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cceded j . ] ce t ] ie presentation , which he did with the following' remarks : " On behalf of the members of the I od ^ c of Zion , assisted by the members of your mother lodge Caledonian , No . 204 . I have much pleasure in handinn -toyou this portrait of yourself , with a sincere wish that you may l ' spared many years to behold the shadow of what vour brethren deem so good a substance , and when it has nleased the Grand Architect to call you to him , that your

relations may ever regard the picture as an heirloom , andlook upon it with the pleasure which we do . In the efforts we have made to prepare thc picture and present it in its present fori ") many have been thee xpressions of feeling to you in s 0 good a cause , and notably tbe activity of the Caledonian brethren . This has enabled us to go further than to hand vou the picture , and I have also to ask your acceptance of this cheque and trust you will do so . I regard the offering

is one of spontaneous good feeling of your brethren of the Zion and Caledonian Lodges towards you . And if I need say anything more , all I need say is I wish the whole testimonial had been more willing of your acceptance . " Bro . George Board , P . M ., P _ ~ P . G . D ., then read the inscription beneath the portrait as follows : "B RO . ELIAS NATHAN , P . M . No . 204 and 179 S , P . Z ., & c

" He was inititiated in the Caledonian Lodge , No . 246 , in the year 1 S 57 , and , after serving the various offices in the Lodge , he became Master in the year 1 SC 2-3 ( December ) . The ' following is a summary of the work done during his year of office as Master of No . 246 ( now 204 ) : December . 2 Meetings . 6 Initiations . 4 Passings . 4 Raisings . lantiary . 3 » 3 » 6 „ 1 „ ' February . 3 „ 5 „ l > , 4 „

March . 3 „ 1 „ 2 „ 1 „ April . 3 » 3 u 1 „ 2 » Hay . 3 . 3 3 .. 6 „ June . 2 11 4 11 1 „ 3 ¦> ;| uly . 3 » 3 8 .. 5 ., August . 2 „ I ,, I ,, 3 ,, September . 2 „ i „ — „ 3 .. October . 2 „ 5 „ 4 . » — > . November . 2 „ 2 „ 3 „ — „

Grand Tis . 29 Meetings . 4 $ Initiations . 40 Passings . 32 Raisings , and during the same period four brethren joined the lodge . "Total income during - his year of office— £ 698 ios . sd . " Bro . Nathan was the founder of the Zion Lodge , 179 S , which was consecrated in May , 1879 , when he became first Master , and up to the present period has been an active member .

" As some little history of his life might be interesting to those who may look on this picture hereafter , the following are a few items : " He was born at 144 , Long Millgate , Manchester , known as Poet's Corner , 27 th June , 1 S 09 . He first

commenced his schooldays with the celebrated Madame Broadbent ( a character spoken of by Mrs . Linn .-eus Banks in her book of "The Manchester Man " ) . He left this school at the age of eight , and then was placed under the tutorage of William Makinson , in Oldham-street , Manchester , from the windows of which school he witnessed the return of the

' Blanketeers' in 1 S 17 , on their being driven back by the military when on their way to London to petition Parliament for measures of reform . Two years afterwards , in 1 S 19 , he went to a school in Clarence-street , Princess-street , Manchester , kept by James Oman . " Near the scene of , and at the time of , the " Peterloo Massacre , ' he saw some of the wounded walking bleeding

away , driven by the cavalry . "In 1 S 22 he was bound apprentice as a working jeweller to his grandfather , who was then in his Soth year . And in 1 S 2 S he commenced business on his own account in Chapelstreet , Salford . Subsequently in Old Millgate , and then in Victoria-street , Manchester . " Some 25 years ago , the Imperial George Lodge , 78 , at

Middleton , and the Yarboro' Lodge , 633 , in Manchester , through circumstances , were very much reduced in numbers , and had barely sufficient to keep the lodges in working order , and for a considerable time Bro . Nathan gave his services in sustaining and carrying forward the work of those lodges , by constant attendance , until they became more prosperous , and , as a reward for his services , each of

these lodges made him an honorary member , which privilege he holds to the present day . "On his retiring from the position of first Master of the won Lodge , in December , 1 SS 0 ( having held the office for iS months ) , the members presented him with a handsome timepiece and side ornaments to match . " He was one of the promoters of the Derby Lodge 1055

, , andof the Stamford Lodge , in Altrincham . " 1 his portrait was presented to Bro . Nathan , in September , 1 SS 9 , and in the ei g hty-first year of his age . " Ihc presentation having been thus made , Bro . E . Nathan replied as follows : " Worshipful Master and brethren , —I cannot express to you my feellings of thankfulness for this act of consideration towards me . If I said the whole matter

came upon as a surprise I should not be telling you the exact state of the case from my point of view , I was aware 'hat a portrait was about to be presented to me , inasmuch as 1 was asked to sit for the same . But this further evidence of your good will is , I can safely say , a surprise . But still it is well worthy of my grateful acknowled gment . Reference has been made to my connection

with the Caledonian Lodge , and I feel a Peculiar pleasure in knowing that the brethren of that lodge Retaken such interest in these proceedings . I remember "ell when I first took office as a Steward I considered it an "' Hour to be asked to occupy any position as an officer , nu so did men whose social position was far above my own but with a truly Masonic spirit

, e all were punctual in our attendance , and assiduous j " 'he _ discharge of our duties . And I only wish could instill into my younger brethren this spirit of punctu"ty and emulation . I can assure the brethren of the Zion + * p that so long as the Great Architect of the Universe ¦ all spare me to be able to come I wish to

among you , tin _' W . M . and his successors that it will bc at all _ , n- lt ; s m y pleasure to undertake any duty or perform any oli 'ce within the lodge . " J J 1 y J , j ' all other business had been transacted , the lodge ilnr- f ) ancl t , le brethren retired to refreshment , and . "" ng the toasts of thn fiveninsr . that nf " The Artist-. Rrn

, 'er , was given and responded to in suitable terms . n c n p xcellc . photograph of Bro . Nathan has been taken Kr . „ - "" 1 - s ' > which can be procured at Bro . George inning ' s , 47 , Bridge-street , Manchester .

A v Coiiili " )? llmentary luncheon will be given by thc Leeds and nty Conservative Club , Leeds , to Bro . the Earl of Car al ^ n on the 9 th prox .

Royal Arch.

Royal Arch .

provincial Meetings HAMPTON COURT . Burdett Chapter ( No . 1293 ) . —A convocation of this chapter was held at the Mitre Hotel on Saturday , the 14 th instant . Present : Comps . H . VV . Roberts , P . G . Reg ., M . E . Z . ; R . VV . Bilby , H . j Tarr , J . j Pearce , P . P . G . Reg ., S . E . ; Venn , P . Z ., as S . N . j Maple , P . Z ., Treas . ; Francis , as P . S . j Duret , P . Z . j Gordon , P . Z . ;

Cubitt , P . Z . j M . Smith , and Nicholson . Visitors : Comps . CF . Hogard , P . D . G . D . C . j Escitt , P . Z . 140 j Brown , P . Z . 140 ; Beli , S 60 ; and Best . The chapter being duly opened , the ballot was taken and found unanimous in favour of the exaltation of Bro . Alfred Thomas Trehearne , S . W . 657 , who was then ably conducted through the ceremony . The ballots were then taken for the

election of the officers for the ensuing year , the following being all unanimously elected : Comps . R . W . Bilby , M . E . Z . j Tarr , H . ; Watkins , J . ; Pearce , P . Z ., S . E . ; Pennell , S . N . j Maple , P . Z ., Treas . j Francis , P . S . j Milton Smith , ist A . S . ; Trehearne , 2 nd A . S . ; and Gilbert , Janitor . Comps . Smith , Trehearne , and Bashford were

appointed on the Audit Committee . The chapter being duly closed , the companions adjourned to a choice banquet . The usual toasts were given by the M . E . Z ., and responded to by the various officers and visitors , interspersed by a few recitative and vocal pieces given by Comps . Cubitt , Brown , and M . Smith .

Mark Masonry.

Mark Masonry .

. Metropolitan Meetings Chiswick Lodge ( No . 357 ) . —This prosperous lodge held its installation meeting on Thursday , the 19 th inst ., at the Star and Garter Hotel , Kew Bridge , when there was a good attendance . Amongst the members present were Bros . Frederick Lawiance , VV . M . j A . Pringle , S . VV . j Geo . Gardner , P . P . G . D . C , Treas . j J . L . Mather , P . G . Treas ., Secj W . L . Dilkey , S . D . j I . H . Johnson , Geo .

Everett , B . Hartshorn , VV . P . Bellerby , Thomas , Coate , and others . Visitors : Bros . G . J . Westfield , 205 j S . B . Wilson , P . M . 239 , P . G . Supt . of Wks . j J . Barnett , jun ., 315 , P . G . S . ; John Potter , Sj W . H . Causton , M . O . 13 j C . F . Hogard , P . G . Std . Br . j ancl W . _ W . Lee , 400 . The lodge was duly opened , and the minutes having been confirmed , the Auditors' report , which showed a satisfactory

balance , was received and adopted . Bro . Win . Clowes was presented as VV . M . elect , and impressively installed by Bro . Dr . Lawrance . The following officers were appointed and invested : Bros . Pringle , S . VV . j Defries , J . W . j Geo . Gardner , P . M ., Treas . j J . L . Mather , Secj Thomas , M . O . j Coate , S . O . j Wheeler , J . O . j Bellerby , Reg . of Mks . j Johnson , S . D . ; Geo . Everett , J . D . ; Dr .

Hartshorn , I . G . j and Walkley , T y ler . The addresses were admirably rendered by Bro . Dr . Lawrance , I . P . M ., who was presented with a P . M . 's jewel ( manufactured by Bro . George Kenning ) , as a token of the appreciation of the brethren of his excellent services during- the past year . Bro . Lawrance , I . P . M ., returned thanks , remarking- that the performance of the

duties of the chair had been to him a pleasure , and expressing his regret that the candidates on the agenda for advancement were not in attendance . A letter was read from Bro . Col . Sir Francis Burdett , Bart ., Prov . G . M ., expressing- his sincere regret at his inability to attend . The lodge was closed , and the brethren partook of an excellent repast served under the superintendence of the

host , Bro . Brill . The customary toasts were subsequently given , with the usual formalities , and heartily acknowledged , commendable brevity being the order of the evening . Bro . J . L . Mather , P . G . Treas ., responded for "The Grand Officers , " and remarked that they always endeavoured to do their duty , and he trusted they would continue

to do so . Bro . Jno . Barrett , jun ., Prov . G . Stwd ., replied for "The Provincial Grand Officers , " and returned thanks for the cordiality with which the toast had been proposed and received . " The Health of the W . Master" was given by Bro . Lawrance , I . P . M ., who said he was convinced that Bro .

Clowes would make a good Master . This opinion rested on the fact that their W . M . had worked well in the lodge ever since he had been in it , and he would , no doubt , be of _ great benefit to it in the future . The members would join in wishing him a happy year , and in drinking his health very cordially .

Bro . Win . Clowes , VV . M ., heartily thanked the I . P . M . for the kind words spoken of him , and the brethren for the manner in which they had received the toast . He was afraid the I . P . M . had spoken too highly of him , but he hoped to improve and give satisfaction to all the members . He should do his best , and was sure he should have . the able assistance of his predecessor , and , therefore , a

prosperous year . Bro . Dr . Lawrance , I . P . M ., in response to the toast of " The Installing Master , " said it was a great pleasure to him to have had the honour of installing Bro . Clowes that evening , because he felt sure he would do credit to that installation . Hc was sorry he had been obliged to leave the VV . M . some work , in consequence of the absence of the candidates . It had been his aim in Masonry to work , and

if he did not work he did not consider he had earned his dinner . As a P . M . of that lodge he could only say he took a great interest in it , and he had been rewarded . He should always wear the jewel presented to him in grateful remembrance of the lodge and the brethren . It was the only Mark jewel he had had presented to him , except thc Chanty jewel , and he should always prize it . He again

thanked them , hoping to see a prosperous year and plenty of work . "The Visitors" was cordially given and responded to by Bros . S . Barton Wilson , C . V . Hogard , and others . Bros . Gardner and Mather , as Treasurer and Secretary , respectively replied tothe toast of their healths , and "The Officers" having been duly acknowledged , the Tyler's toast brought the proceedings to a close .

Provincial Meetings.

Provincial Meetings .

ASHBOURNE . Dove Valley Lodge ( No . 353 ) . —A regular meeting of this lodge was held at the Town Hall , on Monday , the 16 th inst ., when there wore present Bros . G . M . Bond , P . P . G . I . G ., VV . M . ; Percy Wallis , P . M ., P . G . D . Eng ., P . P . S . G . W ., as S . W . j J . H . Cooke , J . W . j VV . Davenport , M . O . j 1 . T . Marple , S . O . j W . I . Piper , as

J . O . j T . O . Farmer , Treas . j | ohn Howell , P . M ., P . P . G . O ., Sec ; H . Brambles , R . of M . j A . Stubbs , P . M ., P . P . G . O ., S . D . j George Fletcher , J . D . j W . H . Wheedon , as l . G . j R . Brown , Tylerj and W . Prince , P . M ., Prov . G . Std . Br . Visitors : Bros . A . Woodiwiss , J . P . ( Mayor of Derby ) , VV . M . 302 , Prov . S . G . W . j Cawthorn Webster , P . M . 302 j Severn Taylor , J . O . 302 j and T . Roe , M . P ., 302 .

lhe lodge was opened by the W . M ., Bro . Bond , and after the minutes had been confirmed , Bro . Woodiwiss assumed the chair , and most impressively advanced Bro . F . Stone , VV . M . 10 S 5 , to the Degree of M . M . M . Bro . Bond then resumed the chair , and after the business of the lodge had been disposed of , and a candidate for advancement proposed , the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to

the Green Man Hotel , where an excellent supper was provided by the genial hostess , after which the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured , and the thanks of the brethren accorded to Bro . Woodiwiss for the splendid manner in which he had performed the ceremony . The Tyler ' s toast brought to a conclusion one of those charming little evenings for which Ashbourne Freemasonry is proverbial .

Lodges And Chapters Of Instruction.

Lodges and Chapters of Instruction .

PRINCE FREDERICK WILLIAM LODGE ( No . 753 ) . —A meeting was held on Tuesday , the 17 th inst ., at the Eagle Tavern , Clifton-road , Maida Vale . Present : Bros . J _ . Page , W . M . j V . Shaw , S . W . j J . R . Hill , J . W . j G . Wood , Preceptorj W . J . Stratton , Ireas ., acting Sec . j VV . J . Mason , S . D . j J . VV . Manktelow , J . D . j H . C . Beaver , I . G . j C . Stallibrass , Stwd . j N . Turner , P . M . 72 j

J . Stephens , P . M . 1425 j A . E . Carter , ] . W . Curtis , A . Pozzati , VV . T . Dillon , L . H . Nerwich , J . Hutchings , R . T . Redfearn , S . B . Nighting'ale , and R . S . Curzons . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree . Bro . Curzons was examined and entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree ,

and the ceremony of raising rehearsed , Bro . Curzons candidate . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . Bro . Nightingale was examined and entrusted . The lodge was resumed to the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed , Bro . Nightingale candidate . The lodge was

resumed to the First Degree , and the ceremony of initiation rehearsed , Bro . Dillon candidate . Bro . V . Shaw was elected W . M . for the next meeting , and appointed the officers in rotation . Nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , after " Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was rinsed .

The usual weekly meeting was also held at the above address on tbe 12 th inst ., when there were present Bros . J . Page , W . M . ; W . J . Stratton , Treas ., S . W . j W . J . Mason , J . W . j G . Wood , Preceptorj J . J . Thomas , Secj C . Coleman , S . D . j J . VV . Manktelow , J . D . j W . T . Redfearn , I . G . j C . Stallibrass , Stwd . j J . Stephens , P . M . 1425 , C . A . Bond , W . M . 1425 j W . Death , VV . M . 511 j

A . E . Carter , W . T . Dillon , S . B . Nightingale , J . R . Hill , A . Pozzati , and G . Wood . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree . Bro . Death having answered the questions leading from the Second to the Third Degree was duly entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree and the ceremony of raising rehearsed , Bro . Death

candidate . The lodge was called off and on , and resumed to the First Degree . Bro . Nightingale having answered the questions leading to the Second Degree was duly entrusted . The lodge was resumed to the Second Degree and the ceremony of passing rehearsed , Bro . Nightingale candidate . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . The S . W ., Bro . Stratton , was elected VV . M . for the ensuing week and appointed the officers in rotation . Nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , the lodge was closed .

RANELAGH LODGE ( No . S 34 ) . —A meeting was held on Friday , the 20 th inst ., at the Six Bells Hotel , Queen-street , Hammersmith . Present : Bros . Jobson , W . M . j Long , S . W . j A . Williams , J . W . j Sims , P . M ., Preceptorj Coat , S . D . j Woods , J . D . j Reed , I . G . j Stroud , P . M . j Davis , Aslett , Lucas , Craggs , and Coplestone . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of

the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the Second and Third Degrees , and resumed to the Second Degree . Bro . Davis offering himself as a candidate for raising , was examined and entrusted . The lodge was resumed to the Third Degree , and the ceremony rehearsed , Bro . Davis being the candidate . The lodge was

resumed to the First and Second Degrees , and Bros . Coplestone and Long worked the 4 th Section of the Lectures respectively , under the direction of the Preceptor . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . Bro . Long was unanimously elected W . M . for the next meeting . After " Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was closed .

HYDE PARK LODGE ( No . 1425 ) . —A meeting was held on Monday , the 23 rd inst ., at the Porchester Hotel , Leinster-place , Cleveland Gardens , Paddington , W . Present Bros . A . Cadbury-Jones , VV . M . ; VV . Death , W . M . 511 , S . W . j J . C . Conway , J . VV . j VV . H . Chalfont , P . M . 1425 , Asst . Preceptorj H . Dehane , P . M . 1543 , Secj C . G . Wetzlar , S . D . j VV . J . Stretton , J . D . j H . Guntrip , I . G . j O . W . Battley , Stwd . j C . A . Bond , VV . M . 1425 j J . H .

laylor , M . T . 'luck , J . Cruttenden , A . B . Northcroft , J . V . Woodman , W . Matthews , and J . Smith . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Taylor being candidate . The lodg'e was opened in the Second Degree . Bro . Death , at the request of the W . M ., assumed the chair . The lodg'e was opened in the Third Degree . After the usual pre-