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Royal Arch.

' 255 5 F . Goodyear , J . 225 ; T . Goodall , P . Z . 954 ; H Welch , P . Z . 202 ; and VV . Coath , P . Z . 230 . The officers invested were : Ex-Comps . R . Layers , I . P . Z . ; J . D . Sandy , S . E . ; ] . Leonards , S . N . ; H . Holman , P . S . ; T . Lavers , S . A . So ) . ; J . D . McGivern , J . A . Soj . ; H . Welch , P . Z ., Treas . ; and Thomas Shears , Janitor . A candidate was exalted to the degrees .

Among the visitors were Comps . F . Couch , S . N . 1205 ; G . Silvestere , E . Littleton , 230 . The companions retired to an excellent supper laid out in the refreshment room ol the building . The usual Masonic toasts were duly honoured , and some excellent songs were rendered by Comp . G . Silvestere , of the United Service Chapters , Portsmouth , and others , and a very pleasant evening was spent .

WELLS . —Avalon Chapter ( No . 446 ) . —The tenth annual convocation of the above chapter was held at the Town Hall , on Tuesday , the 17 th inst ., when there were present Comps . Thrale Perkins , P . Z . ; T . J . Scoones , H . ; J . H . Holloway , J . ; H . W . Livett , P . Z . ; J . A . Bright , P . Z . ; J . G . Homfray , P . G . H . Mon . ; J . Palmer , P . Z . ; I . M . Atkins , S . E .: A . Law Wade , P . S . ; S . T .

Laver , Cox , and Holroyd . The chapter having been opened in due form and order , apologies for non-attendance were read from several companions . Alter the preliminary business of the chapter had been disposed of , a vote of £ 10 ios . was made to the Masonic School for Boys , and a cordial vote of thanks was passed to Como . L . E . Newnham . for his services in the

chair during the past year , which was accompanied with the best wishes of the chapter for his welfare and prosperity in the new sphere to which he was about to remove . Comp . Perkins , who officiated as Z . in the absence of Comp . L . E . Newnham , then resigned the post of honour to Comp , Homfray , the Installing Z ., and the Principals elect were presented according to ancient custom , and the ceremony of installation was impressively performed by

Comp . Homfray , and the following Principals were appointed and invested for the ensuing year : Comps . T . J . Scoones , Z . ; ] . H . Holloway , H . ; J . M . Atkins , J . Subsequently Comps . Perkins was appointed Treas . ; Whitfield Perkins , S . E . ; A . Law Wade , S . N . ; and G . Horn , Janitor . The banquet was held at the Mitre Hotel , where a splendid repast was served in excellent style by Mrs . Hill , and cave ereat satisfaction .

GOOLE . —Aire and Calder Chapter ( No . 45 S ) . —A meeting was held on the 23 rd inst . Present : Comps . E . Clark , Z . ; H . Gardener , H . ; E . Gooderidge , J . ; E . J . Foster , Scribe E . j W . Everatt , S . J . ; G . P . Martin , S . N . ; and R . Dayson , Org . The business consisted of exalting Bros . J . VV . Baldwin , W . M . Gsoandgio ; G . Ensrland , VV . M . jqS : and C . Chaooell . W . M . . isS .

Mark Masonry.

Mark Masonry .

MALLET AND CHISEL LODGE ( No . 5 ) . — This old lodge met at the Bridge House Hotel , on Monday , the 23 rd inst . Among those in attendance were Bros . Steadman , W . M . ; Dr . Elsom , P . G . S . W . Middx . and Surrey , S . W . ; Farren , P . M ., Treas ., acting J . W . ; Holdgate . M . O . ; Bennett , S . O . ; T . C . Walls , P . G . S . B ., P . P . G . W ., acting I . O .: H . I . Lardner , P . G . S ., P . P . G . S . O .,

acting S . D . ; Jepps , P . M ., acting J . D . ; Dr . Harriscn , P . M ., acting l . G . ; Hoare , G . Org ., I . P . M . ; and E . M . Lott , P . G . Org ., P . M ., Sec . The visitors were Bros . T , C . Walls and H . J . Lardner , Grand Masters Lodge . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the ballot was taken on behalf of Bros , the Rev . Owen Davis , A . I . Hudson , and C . Pearce ,

and it being unanimous they were all advanced to the Degree of M . M . M . by the I . P . M . They were subsequently appointed and invested respectively as Chaplain , J . O ., and S . D ., by the VV . M . lt was resolved unanimously "That for services rendered to the lodge on several occasions , Bros . C . F . Matier , P . G . W ., T . C . Walls , P . G . S . B .. and H . 1 . Lardner , P . G . S ., be elected honorarv

members . " The following resolution was then passed " nem . con : " " That the members of this lodge particularly desire on this occasion to record their thanks to Bro . E . M . Lott , P . G . Org ., Secretary , for the energy , zeal , and ability he has displayed in bringing the lodge to its present prosperity and efficiency . " The lodge was then duly closed , and the brethren adjourned to the banquet . Upon the removal of the cloth

the usual toasts followed . Bro . Walls responded for " The Grand Officers , " and Bros . Dr . Elsom and Lardner for " The Provincial Grand Officers . " "The Health of theW . M . " was warmly proposed by the I . P . M . Bro . Steadman having replied , then gave "TheAdvancees , " which was replied to by Bros , the Rev . O . Davies ,

Hudson , and Dr . Pearce . "The Past Masters " was acknowledged by Bro . Hoare ; " The Treasurer and Secretary " by Bro . Lott ; and " The Officers " by Bros . Dr . Elsom , Holdgate , and Bennett . During the evening a good programme of music was carried out by Bro . Steadman ' s well and deservedly known choir of boys , assisted by Mr . Smith and others .

PRINCE LEOPOLD LODGE ( Xo . 23 S ) . —This lodge met at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street , on the 17 th inst ., when there were present Bros . F . Farrington , VV . M . ; VV . E . Farrington , S . VV . ; T . R . Richnell , P . P . G . S . B . Middlesex and Surrey , Treas ., acting J . W . ; W . Wigginton , P . G . S . of Wrks ., & c , Sec . ; T . O . Harding , M . O . ; Trower , acting S . O . ; 1 . Harris , acting I . O . ; W . H .

Saunders , S . D . ; Dodd , J . D . ; E . A . Harris , acting l . G . ; T . C . Walls , P . G . S . B . ; and others . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the ballot was taken on behalf of Bro . H . Harris , 201 , and it proving to be unanimous , he was advanced asa M . M . M . by Bro . Walls , P . M . It was resolved

that in future the June meeting be discontinued , and that the month of January be substituted for it . The vote of two guineas to Bro . Alfred Tisley ' s list as Steward to the last Festival of thc Mark Benevolent Fund was confirmed . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to refreshment . A few toasts followed .

Mark Masonry.

GUILDFORD . —Percy Lodge ( No . 114 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Thursday , the 19 th inst ., at the Angel Hotel . Present : Bros . D . P . Cama , W . M . ; I . C . Collier , S . W ., and Treas . ; Hugh F . Day , j . W . ; J . VV . T . Piggott , P . M ., Sec ; | . Hugh Thomson , M . O . ; Thomas White , I . G . ; VV . K . White , S . O . ; H . L . de Montmorency , J . O . ; Thomas White , as Tyler ; Charles Belton , I . P . M ., P . P . S . of Wks . Middx . and Surrey ;

Edgar Drewett , P . M .. ; and William Wells , P . M . Visitors : Bros . Frederic Davison , P . G . W ., P . M . 7 ; C . F . Matier , P . G . W . ; and Edwin . M . Lott , P . G . Org . The lodge was opened in due form , and Bros . Wm . R . Pullman and G . Vernon Knight , who had been regularly proposed , seconded , and balloted fof , were advanced to the Degree of M . M . M . by Bro . C . F . Matier , P . G . W ., in a most able and impressive manner . Business being ended , the lodge was closed in the usual form .

TWICKENHAM . —Sir Francis Burdett Lodge ( No . 1 S 1 ) . —This prosperous lodge met at the Albany Hotel on the iSth inst ., when there were present among others Bros . Fisher , W . M . ; T . C . Walls , P G . S . B ., P . P . G . W ., & c ., Sec , acting S . W . ; J . T . Briggs , J . W . ; H . Higgins , M . O . ; Kohler , S . O . ; Bailey , J . O . ; Porter , S . D . ; Simmonds , J . D . ; and others .

The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the ballot was taken on behalf of Bros . Woodruff and Kent , and it proving to be unanimous , the first-named being in attendance , was duly advanced by the VV . M . in a most able manner . The election of W . M . resulted unanimously in favour of Bro . Briggs . Bro . VV . C . TaylorP . M ., & c , having been seriously unwell for some

, time past , and ' having sent in his resignation as Treasurer , Bro . Fisher was unanimously elected Treasurer in his place . Bro . Harrison was re-elected Tyler . It was resolved that this lodge desire to record their sympathy with Bro . W . Taylor , P . M ., Sec ., in his illness , and to express a hope that his health will speedily be restored . They further regret the causes that have led to his resignation of the

Treasurership , the duties of which he has discharged so ably and efficiently ; that the Secretary be requested to forward a copy of this resolution to Bro . VV . Taylor immediately . Bro . J . T . Briggs was elected to represent the lodge at the next Festival of the Mark Benevolent Fund . A P . M . 's jewel having been voted to Bro . Fisher , the lodge was duly closed , and the brethren adjourned to the banquet . The customary toasts followed .

KENDAL . —Kent Dale Lodge ( No . 195 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Thursday , the 19 th inst ., when the minutes were read and confirmed , and 11 candidates balloted for and accepted . Seven were in attendance , and advanced to the Honourable Degree of Mark Master . Bro . Geo . Dalrymple , P . M . 216 , P . G . Sec , presided , there being also present Bros . A . J . Nelson , P . M ., P . P . G . S . D .,

S . W . ; Geo . J . McKay , P . M ., P . P . G . S . W ., J . W . ; Chas . Gowan , 216 , M . O . ; Thornber , S . O . ; T . Brakenridge , S . D . 213 , S . D . ; and others . Bro . Jas . Hogg was , by a unanimous vote , elected W . M ., and Bro . Braithwaite , Treasurer . After the general routine business was disposed of , and " Hearty good wishes " given , the lodge was closed n form .

Rosicrucian Society.

Rosicrucian Society .

LEEDS . —York College . —A meeting of this active college was held in the Masonic Hall , Great Georgestreet , on Tuesday , the 10 th inst ., by the kind permission of the Hall Committee of the Philanthropic Lodge , 304 ; but , owing to various unlooked-for circumstances , the attendance was small . The following were the fratres present : Fras . Tudor Trevor , III , Celebrant ; C . L . Mason , V ° , as Deputy ; VV . Brown , 1 ° , as Sec . ; Colonel Moore ,

III , as P . A . ; Craig , I , as S . A . ; Tomlinson , I , as ist A . ; Major McGachen , 1 ° , as 2 nd A . ; J . W . Monckman , 1 ° , as G . T . ; Wilkinson , Vl ° ; Patchett , Atkinson , and Smith . After the usual business had been transacted , two most excellent and interesting papers were given by Fra . Wilkinson , ; VI ° , and Fra . C . L . Mason , V ° , respectively . The

fratres afterwards spent a pleasant social evening together , many regrets being expressed at the absence of the V . W . Chief Adept , Bro . T . B . Whytehead , IX , who had at the last moment telegraphed his inability to be present . The next meeting of this college is the annual obligating one , and will he held in York on the third Saturday in February .

Ancient And Accepted Rite.

Ancient and accepted Rite .

MOUNT CALVARY CONCLAVE ( No . 3 ) . — This old conclave met at the Masonic Hall , Golden-square , VV ., on the 13 th inst . Among those present were Ex . Bros . F . W . Driver , M . A . ; Tayleur , H . P . ; Graveley , acting ist General ; Kidder , acting 2 nd General ; III . Bro . W . Paas , P . M . W . S ., Treas . ; Ex . Bro . T . C . Walls , P . M . W . S ., Recorder ; 111 . Bro . Capt . Anderson , G . M . ; Ex . Bro . H . J . Lardner , D . C . ; III . Bros . Capt . Stohwasser , Herald ; E . M . Lott , Org . ; and others .

The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the Recorder gave notice of motion that the bye-laws be revised . Letters pleading inability to attend , through indisposition and other causes , were read from 111 . Bros . Roebuck , P . M . W . S . j Coffin , M . D ., P . M . W . S . ; A . Williams , P . M . W . S . ; Major Gardiner , ist General ; Capt . Williamson , J . P . ; Charles Belton , Barkley ,

Lamb-Smith , J . L . Mather , and many others . The chapter was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to the Cafe Royal , Regent-street , where an excellent banquet was served . Upon the removal of the cloth , the customary Royal and other toasts were duly proposed and honoured . " The Health of the M . W . " was proposed by the

Recorder . Ex . Bro . F . W . Driver having replied , then gave "The Past Sovereigns , " which pledge he coupled with the name of 111 . Bro . Nicols , who acknowledged the same . " The Treasurer and Recorder " was responded to by Bros . Paas and Walls , and " The Officers" by Bro . Tayleur , H . P . III . Bro . Lott and others having instrumentally and vocally entertained the brethren , the proceedings terminated .

Ancient And Accepted Rite.

WARWICK . —Shakespeare Chapter ( JSTO . 15 ) . — A meeting was held on Wednesday , the 10 th inst ., at the Masonic Rooms . Present : Bros . N . Merridew , M . W . S . ; Herbert Spencer , P . M . W . S . ; Thorne , ist Gen . ; Brown , Grand Marshal ; Chase , Raphael ; Hon . R . Lyttelton , Capt . of Guards ; Alston Smith , Organist ; Mann , Equerry ; S . W . Cooke , 30 , P . M . W . S . ; and M . Campbell , 30 . Bro . VV . H . Browne was advanced . Bro . Thorne was elected M . W . S . for the ensuing year ; and Bro . M . Campbell , Treasurer .

Allied Masonic Degrees.

Allied Masonic Degrees .

FOUR KINGS COUNCIL . —A meeting of this council took place at Sa , Red Lion-square , on Saturday last . Present : Bros . James Moon , G . Treas ., W . M . ; John Ramsey , S . W . j S . B . Wilson , J . W . ; C . F . Matier , Treasurer and Secretary ; F . W . Driver , D . C . ; E . F . Hoare , Organist ; B . R . Bryant , Steward ; C . H . Driver , P . M . ; C . E Ferry , W . A . Scurrah , R . P . Spice , A . Millar , F . Bennett , W . Lake , E . ] . Mills , and H . Faija .

The council was duly opened , and Bro . J . L . Mather , D . G . M ., was admitted and received the customary honors . The W . M . then gave place to Bro . C . F . Matier , P . D . G . M ., and Grand Sec , and a ballot was taken for Bros . Hayes , A . Tislcj' , E . M . Lott , and E . M . Money , who were admitted to tbe orders of St . Lawrence , Knight of Constantinople , and Red Cross of Babylon ; and with

Bro . Faija , of the Rose and Lily Council , Bros . C . E . Ferry and B . R . Bryant , were afterwards duly received as Grand High Priest . TheW . M . elect , Bro . James Ramsay , was then introduced and duly installed in the chair , and appointed his officers . The brethren afterwards sat down to a banquet at the Holborn Restaurant , under the presidency of the W . M ., when the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and responded to .

Obituary.

Obituary .

BRO . W . B . FERGUSON . VVe regret to have to record the death of Bro . W . B . Ferguson , which took place at his residence , Roker-terrace , Sunderland , shortly before nine o ' clock on Monday morning , the 23 rd inst . During the last fortnight Bro . Ferguson suffered from congestion of the lungs , but his sudden demise has caused considerable surprise

and regret . He was 6 7 years ol age . lt is about 42 years since he came from Guy ' s Hospital , London , and settled in Monkwearmouth . He was immediately appointed colliery doctor , and had many opportunities of displaying his skill in surgery . He was one of the first in the town , and the first in colliery practice , to initiate the system of waterdressings . His urbanity of manner and general kindness

to patients were such as to win golden opinions from all classes , and he gained the confidence of all who consulted him . In the spring of 1 S 66 he retired from medical practice , and became a member of the firm of Bramwell , Scurfield , and Co ., wine and spirit merchants . Bro . Ferguson was at one time a popular member of the Town Council . For about 40 years he took a considerable interest

in politics , and as a Conservative worked hard in connection with the various borough and county elections . He also took an active interest in the various philanthropic institutions of the town , more particularly in the Infirmary . He was one of the Trustees of the George Hudson Charity , and a Principal of the Orphan Asylum . By the Masonic

Order he was held in high esteem . He was a member of the Palatine Lodge , No . gj , Sunderland , with which he had been connected for over 30 years , and was also an officer of the Lambton Lodge , Chester-le-Street . At the last meeting of the Palatine Lodge Bro . Ferguson , J . W ., was elected VV . M . for the ensuing year . His loss is deeply lamented in Sunderland .

BRO . J . JOHNSTONE , 15 S ( S . C . ) On the 15 th inst ., Bro . I . Johnstone , an old and valued member of _ Lodge Thistle Operative , 15 S , was buried wilh Masonic honours in the Eastern Cemetery , Dundee . About 40 brethren attended . The procession started from

the residence of the deceased in Blackscroft , and marched to the cemetery , where the interment was made . The ceremony , which was very impressive , was conducted by Bro . Roberton , R . W . M . A deputation of ironworkers from Messrs . Gourlay Brothers' Foundry , where deceased was employed , attended the funeral .

Births, Marriages, And Deaths.

Births , Marriages , and Deaths .

BIRTHS . KITSON . —On the ' aoth inst ., at Lisburn , Torquay , the wife of C . VV . Kitson , of a daughter . SMITH . —On the 23 rd inst ., at Westbourne-place , Eatonsquare , the wife of Major W . W . M . Smith , Royal

Artillery , of a daughter . STOKES . —On the 19 th inst ., at Highbury-crescent , Mrs . II . Fraser Stokes , of a son . TAYLER . —On the 20 th inst ., at Trinity Vicarage , Carlisle , the wife of the Rev . G . W . H . Tayler , of a son .

MARRIAGE . FRITH—WHITESIDE . —On the 21 st inst ., at St . Mary Abbotts , Kensington , E . P . P . Frith , son of W . P . Frith , R . A ., to Edith Margaret Isabellc ( Daisy ) , daughter of Mr . W . S . Whiteside , second member of the Board of Revenue , Madras .

DEATHS . CIIIVERS . —On the 4 th inst ., at his residence , 33 , Sturrystreet , Poplar , Bro . Samuel Frederick Chivers , P . M . Lodge of Prosperity , No . 65 , in his 84 th year . Hoy . —On the 21 st inst ., at Abbeygate-street , Bury St . Edmunds , J . Hoy , aged C 5 . MARI-LEET . —On the 22 nd inst ., at Ewell , Surrey , S .

Marfleet , aged S 3 . REEVE . —On the 15 th inst ., at Myrtle House , Grove-road , Victoria-park , F . Reeve , aged 6 y . EVANS . —On the 19 th inst ., ar Tirphil House , Tirphil , E . C . Evans , M . R . C . S ., son of the late E . Evans , jun . r surgeon , Cardiff , aged 41 .

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Royal Arch.

' 255 5 F . Goodyear , J . 225 ; T . Goodall , P . Z . 954 ; H Welch , P . Z . 202 ; and VV . Coath , P . Z . 230 . The officers invested were : Ex-Comps . R . Layers , I . P . Z . ; J . D . Sandy , S . E . ; ] . Leonards , S . N . ; H . Holman , P . S . ; T . Lavers , S . A . So ) . ; J . D . McGivern , J . A . Soj . ; H . Welch , P . Z ., Treas . ; and Thomas Shears , Janitor . A candidate was exalted to the degrees .

Among the visitors were Comps . F . Couch , S . N . 1205 ; G . Silvestere , E . Littleton , 230 . The companions retired to an excellent supper laid out in the refreshment room ol the building . The usual Masonic toasts were duly honoured , and some excellent songs were rendered by Comp . G . Silvestere , of the United Service Chapters , Portsmouth , and others , and a very pleasant evening was spent .

WELLS . —Avalon Chapter ( No . 446 ) . —The tenth annual convocation of the above chapter was held at the Town Hall , on Tuesday , the 17 th inst ., when there were present Comps . Thrale Perkins , P . Z . ; T . J . Scoones , H . ; J . H . Holloway , J . ; H . W . Livett , P . Z . ; J . A . Bright , P . Z . ; J . G . Homfray , P . G . H . Mon . ; J . Palmer , P . Z . ; I . M . Atkins , S . E .: A . Law Wade , P . S . ; S . T .

Laver , Cox , and Holroyd . The chapter having been opened in due form and order , apologies for non-attendance were read from several companions . Alter the preliminary business of the chapter had been disposed of , a vote of £ 10 ios . was made to the Masonic School for Boys , and a cordial vote of thanks was passed to Como . L . E . Newnham . for his services in the

chair during the past year , which was accompanied with the best wishes of the chapter for his welfare and prosperity in the new sphere to which he was about to remove . Comp . Perkins , who officiated as Z . in the absence of Comp . L . E . Newnham , then resigned the post of honour to Comp , Homfray , the Installing Z ., and the Principals elect were presented according to ancient custom , and the ceremony of installation was impressively performed by

Comp . Homfray , and the following Principals were appointed and invested for the ensuing year : Comps . T . J . Scoones , Z . ; ] . H . Holloway , H . ; J . M . Atkins , J . Subsequently Comps . Perkins was appointed Treas . ; Whitfield Perkins , S . E . ; A . Law Wade , S . N . ; and G . Horn , Janitor . The banquet was held at the Mitre Hotel , where a splendid repast was served in excellent style by Mrs . Hill , and cave ereat satisfaction .

GOOLE . —Aire and Calder Chapter ( No . 45 S ) . —A meeting was held on the 23 rd inst . Present : Comps . E . Clark , Z . ; H . Gardener , H . ; E . Gooderidge , J . ; E . J . Foster , Scribe E . j W . Everatt , S . J . ; G . P . Martin , S . N . ; and R . Dayson , Org . The business consisted of exalting Bros . J . VV . Baldwin , W . M . Gsoandgio ; G . Ensrland , VV . M . jqS : and C . Chaooell . W . M . . isS .

Mark Masonry.

Mark Masonry .

MALLET AND CHISEL LODGE ( No . 5 ) . — This old lodge met at the Bridge House Hotel , on Monday , the 23 rd inst . Among those in attendance were Bros . Steadman , W . M . ; Dr . Elsom , P . G . S . W . Middx . and Surrey , S . W . ; Farren , P . M ., Treas ., acting J . W . ; Holdgate . M . O . ; Bennett , S . O . ; T . C . Walls , P . G . S . B ., P . P . G . W ., acting I . O .: H . I . Lardner , P . G . S ., P . P . G . S . O .,

acting S . D . ; Jepps , P . M ., acting J . D . ; Dr . Harriscn , P . M ., acting l . G . ; Hoare , G . Org ., I . P . M . ; and E . M . Lott , P . G . Org ., P . M ., Sec . The visitors were Bros . T , C . Walls and H . J . Lardner , Grand Masters Lodge . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the ballot was taken on behalf of Bros , the Rev . Owen Davis , A . I . Hudson , and C . Pearce ,

and it being unanimous they were all advanced to the Degree of M . M . M . by the I . P . M . They were subsequently appointed and invested respectively as Chaplain , J . O ., and S . D ., by the VV . M . lt was resolved unanimously "That for services rendered to the lodge on several occasions , Bros . C . F . Matier , P . G . W ., T . C . Walls , P . G . S . B .. and H . 1 . Lardner , P . G . S ., be elected honorarv

members . " The following resolution was then passed " nem . con : " " That the members of this lodge particularly desire on this occasion to record their thanks to Bro . E . M . Lott , P . G . Org ., Secretary , for the energy , zeal , and ability he has displayed in bringing the lodge to its present prosperity and efficiency . " The lodge was then duly closed , and the brethren adjourned to the banquet . Upon the removal of the cloth

the usual toasts followed . Bro . Walls responded for " The Grand Officers , " and Bros . Dr . Elsom and Lardner for " The Provincial Grand Officers . " "The Health of theW . M . " was warmly proposed by the I . P . M . Bro . Steadman having replied , then gave "TheAdvancees , " which was replied to by Bros , the Rev . O . Davies ,

Hudson , and Dr . Pearce . "The Past Masters " was acknowledged by Bro . Hoare ; " The Treasurer and Secretary " by Bro . Lott ; and " The Officers " by Bros . Dr . Elsom , Holdgate , and Bennett . During the evening a good programme of music was carried out by Bro . Steadman ' s well and deservedly known choir of boys , assisted by Mr . Smith and others .

PRINCE LEOPOLD LODGE ( Xo . 23 S ) . —This lodge met at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street , on the 17 th inst ., when there were present Bros . F . Farrington , VV . M . ; VV . E . Farrington , S . VV . ; T . R . Richnell , P . P . G . S . B . Middlesex and Surrey , Treas ., acting J . W . ; W . Wigginton , P . G . S . of Wrks ., & c , Sec . ; T . O . Harding , M . O . ; Trower , acting S . O . ; 1 . Harris , acting I . O . ; W . H .

Saunders , S . D . ; Dodd , J . D . ; E . A . Harris , acting l . G . ; T . C . Walls , P . G . S . B . ; and others . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the ballot was taken on behalf of Bro . H . Harris , 201 , and it proving to be unanimous , he was advanced asa M . M . M . by Bro . Walls , P . M . It was resolved

that in future the June meeting be discontinued , and that the month of January be substituted for it . The vote of two guineas to Bro . Alfred Tisley ' s list as Steward to the last Festival of thc Mark Benevolent Fund was confirmed . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to refreshment . A few toasts followed .

Mark Masonry.

GUILDFORD . —Percy Lodge ( No . 114 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Thursday , the 19 th inst ., at the Angel Hotel . Present : Bros . D . P . Cama , W . M . ; I . C . Collier , S . W ., and Treas . ; Hugh F . Day , j . W . ; J . VV . T . Piggott , P . M ., Sec ; | . Hugh Thomson , M . O . ; Thomas White , I . G . ; VV . K . White , S . O . ; H . L . de Montmorency , J . O . ; Thomas White , as Tyler ; Charles Belton , I . P . M ., P . P . S . of Wks . Middx . and Surrey ;

Edgar Drewett , P . M .. ; and William Wells , P . M . Visitors : Bros . Frederic Davison , P . G . W ., P . M . 7 ; C . F . Matier , P . G . W . ; and Edwin . M . Lott , P . G . Org . The lodge was opened in due form , and Bros . Wm . R . Pullman and G . Vernon Knight , who had been regularly proposed , seconded , and balloted fof , were advanced to the Degree of M . M . M . by Bro . C . F . Matier , P . G . W ., in a most able and impressive manner . Business being ended , the lodge was closed in the usual form .

TWICKENHAM . —Sir Francis Burdett Lodge ( No . 1 S 1 ) . —This prosperous lodge met at the Albany Hotel on the iSth inst ., when there were present among others Bros . Fisher , W . M . ; T . C . Walls , P G . S . B ., P . P . G . W ., & c ., Sec , acting S . W . ; J . T . Briggs , J . W . ; H . Higgins , M . O . ; Kohler , S . O . ; Bailey , J . O . ; Porter , S . D . ; Simmonds , J . D . ; and others .

The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the ballot was taken on behalf of Bros . Woodruff and Kent , and it proving to be unanimous , the first-named being in attendance , was duly advanced by the VV . M . in a most able manner . The election of W . M . resulted unanimously in favour of Bro . Briggs . Bro . VV . C . TaylorP . M ., & c , having been seriously unwell for some

, time past , and ' having sent in his resignation as Treasurer , Bro . Fisher was unanimously elected Treasurer in his place . Bro . Harrison was re-elected Tyler . It was resolved that this lodge desire to record their sympathy with Bro . W . Taylor , P . M ., Sec ., in his illness , and to express a hope that his health will speedily be restored . They further regret the causes that have led to his resignation of the

Treasurership , the duties of which he has discharged so ably and efficiently ; that the Secretary be requested to forward a copy of this resolution to Bro . VV . Taylor immediately . Bro . J . T . Briggs was elected to represent the lodge at the next Festival of the Mark Benevolent Fund . A P . M . 's jewel having been voted to Bro . Fisher , the lodge was duly closed , and the brethren adjourned to the banquet . The customary toasts followed .

KENDAL . —Kent Dale Lodge ( No . 195 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Thursday , the 19 th inst ., when the minutes were read and confirmed , and 11 candidates balloted for and accepted . Seven were in attendance , and advanced to the Honourable Degree of Mark Master . Bro . Geo . Dalrymple , P . M . 216 , P . G . Sec , presided , there being also present Bros . A . J . Nelson , P . M ., P . P . G . S . D .,

S . W . ; Geo . J . McKay , P . M ., P . P . G . S . W ., J . W . ; Chas . Gowan , 216 , M . O . ; Thornber , S . O . ; T . Brakenridge , S . D . 213 , S . D . ; and others . Bro . Jas . Hogg was , by a unanimous vote , elected W . M ., and Bro . Braithwaite , Treasurer . After the general routine business was disposed of , and " Hearty good wishes " given , the lodge was closed n form .

Rosicrucian Society.

Rosicrucian Society .

LEEDS . —York College . —A meeting of this active college was held in the Masonic Hall , Great Georgestreet , on Tuesday , the 10 th inst ., by the kind permission of the Hall Committee of the Philanthropic Lodge , 304 ; but , owing to various unlooked-for circumstances , the attendance was small . The following were the fratres present : Fras . Tudor Trevor , III , Celebrant ; C . L . Mason , V ° , as Deputy ; VV . Brown , 1 ° , as Sec . ; Colonel Moore ,

III , as P . A . ; Craig , I , as S . A . ; Tomlinson , I , as ist A . ; Major McGachen , 1 ° , as 2 nd A . ; J . W . Monckman , 1 ° , as G . T . ; Wilkinson , Vl ° ; Patchett , Atkinson , and Smith . After the usual business had been transacted , two most excellent and interesting papers were given by Fra . Wilkinson , ; VI ° , and Fra . C . L . Mason , V ° , respectively . The

fratres afterwards spent a pleasant social evening together , many regrets being expressed at the absence of the V . W . Chief Adept , Bro . T . B . Whytehead , IX , who had at the last moment telegraphed his inability to be present . The next meeting of this college is the annual obligating one , and will he held in York on the third Saturday in February .

Ancient And Accepted Rite.

Ancient and accepted Rite .

MOUNT CALVARY CONCLAVE ( No . 3 ) . — This old conclave met at the Masonic Hall , Golden-square , VV ., on the 13 th inst . Among those present were Ex . Bros . F . W . Driver , M . A . ; Tayleur , H . P . ; Graveley , acting ist General ; Kidder , acting 2 nd General ; III . Bro . W . Paas , P . M . W . S ., Treas . ; Ex . Bro . T . C . Walls , P . M . W . S ., Recorder ; 111 . Bro . Capt . Anderson , G . M . ; Ex . Bro . H . J . Lardner , D . C . ; III . Bros . Capt . Stohwasser , Herald ; E . M . Lott , Org . ; and others .

The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the Recorder gave notice of motion that the bye-laws be revised . Letters pleading inability to attend , through indisposition and other causes , were read from 111 . Bros . Roebuck , P . M . W . S . j Coffin , M . D ., P . M . W . S . ; A . Williams , P . M . W . S . ; Major Gardiner , ist General ; Capt . Williamson , J . P . ; Charles Belton , Barkley ,

Lamb-Smith , J . L . Mather , and many others . The chapter was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to the Cafe Royal , Regent-street , where an excellent banquet was served . Upon the removal of the cloth , the customary Royal and other toasts were duly proposed and honoured . " The Health of the M . W . " was proposed by the

Recorder . Ex . Bro . F . W . Driver having replied , then gave "The Past Sovereigns , " which pledge he coupled with the name of 111 . Bro . Nicols , who acknowledged the same . " The Treasurer and Recorder " was responded to by Bros . Paas and Walls , and " The Officers" by Bro . Tayleur , H . P . III . Bro . Lott and others having instrumentally and vocally entertained the brethren , the proceedings terminated .

Ancient And Accepted Rite.

WARWICK . —Shakespeare Chapter ( JSTO . 15 ) . — A meeting was held on Wednesday , the 10 th inst ., at the Masonic Rooms . Present : Bros . N . Merridew , M . W . S . ; Herbert Spencer , P . M . W . S . ; Thorne , ist Gen . ; Brown , Grand Marshal ; Chase , Raphael ; Hon . R . Lyttelton , Capt . of Guards ; Alston Smith , Organist ; Mann , Equerry ; S . W . Cooke , 30 , P . M . W . S . ; and M . Campbell , 30 . Bro . VV . H . Browne was advanced . Bro . Thorne was elected M . W . S . for the ensuing year ; and Bro . M . Campbell , Treasurer .

Allied Masonic Degrees.

Allied Masonic Degrees .

FOUR KINGS COUNCIL . —A meeting of this council took place at Sa , Red Lion-square , on Saturday last . Present : Bros . James Moon , G . Treas ., W . M . ; John Ramsey , S . W . j S . B . Wilson , J . W . ; C . F . Matier , Treasurer and Secretary ; F . W . Driver , D . C . ; E . F . Hoare , Organist ; B . R . Bryant , Steward ; C . H . Driver , P . M . ; C . E Ferry , W . A . Scurrah , R . P . Spice , A . Millar , F . Bennett , W . Lake , E . ] . Mills , and H . Faija .

The council was duly opened , and Bro . J . L . Mather , D . G . M ., was admitted and received the customary honors . The W . M . then gave place to Bro . C . F . Matier , P . D . G . M ., and Grand Sec , and a ballot was taken for Bros . Hayes , A . Tislcj' , E . M . Lott , and E . M . Money , who were admitted to tbe orders of St . Lawrence , Knight of Constantinople , and Red Cross of Babylon ; and with

Bro . Faija , of the Rose and Lily Council , Bros . C . E . Ferry and B . R . Bryant , were afterwards duly received as Grand High Priest . TheW . M . elect , Bro . James Ramsay , was then introduced and duly installed in the chair , and appointed his officers . The brethren afterwards sat down to a banquet at the Holborn Restaurant , under the presidency of the W . M ., when the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and responded to .

Obituary.

Obituary .

BRO . W . B . FERGUSON . VVe regret to have to record the death of Bro . W . B . Ferguson , which took place at his residence , Roker-terrace , Sunderland , shortly before nine o ' clock on Monday morning , the 23 rd inst . During the last fortnight Bro . Ferguson suffered from congestion of the lungs , but his sudden demise has caused considerable surprise

and regret . He was 6 7 years ol age . lt is about 42 years since he came from Guy ' s Hospital , London , and settled in Monkwearmouth . He was immediately appointed colliery doctor , and had many opportunities of displaying his skill in surgery . He was one of the first in the town , and the first in colliery practice , to initiate the system of waterdressings . His urbanity of manner and general kindness

to patients were such as to win golden opinions from all classes , and he gained the confidence of all who consulted him . In the spring of 1 S 66 he retired from medical practice , and became a member of the firm of Bramwell , Scurfield , and Co ., wine and spirit merchants . Bro . Ferguson was at one time a popular member of the Town Council . For about 40 years he took a considerable interest

in politics , and as a Conservative worked hard in connection with the various borough and county elections . He also took an active interest in the various philanthropic institutions of the town , more particularly in the Infirmary . He was one of the Trustees of the George Hudson Charity , and a Principal of the Orphan Asylum . By the Masonic

Order he was held in high esteem . He was a member of the Palatine Lodge , No . gj , Sunderland , with which he had been connected for over 30 years , and was also an officer of the Lambton Lodge , Chester-le-Street . At the last meeting of the Palatine Lodge Bro . Ferguson , J . W ., was elected VV . M . for the ensuing year . His loss is deeply lamented in Sunderland .

BRO . J . JOHNSTONE , 15 S ( S . C . ) On the 15 th inst ., Bro . I . Johnstone , an old and valued member of _ Lodge Thistle Operative , 15 S , was buried wilh Masonic honours in the Eastern Cemetery , Dundee . About 40 brethren attended . The procession started from

the residence of the deceased in Blackscroft , and marched to the cemetery , where the interment was made . The ceremony , which was very impressive , was conducted by Bro . Roberton , R . W . M . A deputation of ironworkers from Messrs . Gourlay Brothers' Foundry , where deceased was employed , attended the funeral .

Births, Marriages, And Deaths.

Births , Marriages , and Deaths .

BIRTHS . KITSON . —On the ' aoth inst ., at Lisburn , Torquay , the wife of C . VV . Kitson , of a daughter . SMITH . —On the 23 rd inst ., at Westbourne-place , Eatonsquare , the wife of Major W . W . M . Smith , Royal

Artillery , of a daughter . STOKES . —On the 19 th inst ., at Highbury-crescent , Mrs . II . Fraser Stokes , of a son . TAYLER . —On the 20 th inst ., at Trinity Vicarage , Carlisle , the wife of the Rev . G . W . H . Tayler , of a son .

MARRIAGE . FRITH—WHITESIDE . —On the 21 st inst ., at St . Mary Abbotts , Kensington , E . P . P . Frith , son of W . P . Frith , R . A ., to Edith Margaret Isabellc ( Daisy ) , daughter of Mr . W . S . Whiteside , second member of the Board of Revenue , Madras .

DEATHS . CIIIVERS . —On the 4 th inst ., at his residence , 33 , Sturrystreet , Poplar , Bro . Samuel Frederick Chivers , P . M . Lodge of Prosperity , No . 65 , in his 84 th year . Hoy . —On the 21 st inst ., at Abbeygate-street , Bury St . Edmunds , J . Hoy , aged C 5 . MARI-LEET . —On the 22 nd inst ., at Ewell , Surrey , S .

Marfleet , aged S 3 . REEVE . —On the 15 th inst ., at Myrtle House , Grove-road , Victoria-park , F . Reeve , aged 6 y . EVANS . —On the 19 th inst ., ar Tirphil House , Tirphil , E . C . Evans , M . R . C . S ., son of the late E . Evans , jun . r surgeon , Cardiff , aged 41 .

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