Craft Masonry.

The usual loyal and Grand Lodge toasts having been honoured , the I . P . M . proposed the toast of " The Worshipful Master , " and in so doing , said he was sure they all knew Bro . Croudy as well as he , the speaker , did , and that everything he took in hand he did well . His progress in Masonry had been rapid , but well-deserved . He had been most assiduous in his attendance and in his work in the Craft during his progress to his present proud position , and he , Bro . Hully , felt assured that in Bro . Croudy they would find a Master who would sustain the reputation of the lodge , not only for its working , but for its hospitality , and he asked them to do honour to the toast .

The W . M ., in response , said he hardly knew how to thank them or to respond to the toast , but he could safely say that if they found him plenty of work he would do it to the best of his ability . He could not but acknowledge that his task was a difficult one , following such excellent Masons as those whose names were enrolled upon the records of the lodge as its Masters , but he trusted , especially as he had such an excellent set of officers to assist him , that at the end of his year of office their verdict would be that if he had not achieved the high standard set him , he had , at least , by his efforts , deserved to have done .

Bro . Hully , in responding to the toast of " The Installing Officer , " said it gave him a very great amount of pleasure to install his successor , not only on account of his personal esteem for Bro . Croudy , but because he felt that it was the duty of every retiring Mason to install his successor , therefore no thanks were due to him for simply doing his duty . Yet if it had afforded them as much pleasure as it had him it was gratifying to him , and all the thanks he required or deserved , and he heartily thanked them for their generous reception of the toast .

Bro . Spinks , in replying for " The Past Masters of , and Belonging to , the Lodge , " said there were very few Past Masters left with them , and none who had gone through the chair present . He had occupied the position of LP . M . ever since the consecration cf the lodge . It seemed to him that the Past Masters came and went , for in almost every case no sooner had a Master passed through the chair than he had either to go abroad or to some home station far away , so that it was impossible for him to attend the lodge and discharge the duties of I . P . M . He had , however , fully expected to have seen

Bro . Col . Vansittart present , but , unfortunately , he was too unwell to venture out . Bro . Bilton was in China , and they would not see the light of his countenance for some time to come , and now Bro . Lee , the I . P . M ., although present at the lodge , had to leave on account of his almost immediate departure to the Cape . He , however , could assure them that so long as he was able , and they required bis services , he should always endeavour to be with them , and render them any assistance in his power . He thanked them .

Bro . Weston spoke highly of the admirable manner in which Bro . Hully had discharged his duty as Installing Officer that day . Fifty years ago it was never thought of that a retiring W . M . should install his successor j that ceremony was in the hand ' s of one or two old Past Masters , who went from Iodge to lodge for the purposes of installing the W . Ms ., and so it went on until Bro . G . Davis , P . M . 13 , advised Worshipful Masters to install their successors , and set the example by doing so himself , and great credit was due to him for so doing . He was sorry to lose Bro . Lee from among them ,

but they were sending a missionary of Masonry to South Africa , who would De able to show the brethren there how the work was done in the Ordnan . e Lodge . Bros . Jolly and Ingle also responded . Bro . Russell , in responding for "The Visitors , " said it had been a great pleasure to him and his Wardens to be present and witness the splendid working of Bro . Hully , their Installing Officer , with which every Mason present must have been impressed . As there were several other brethren to respond , he should content himself by thanking them most heartily for their hospitality .

Bro . Pamment regretted the absence of Bro . Porter , and gave a cordial invite to the Nelson Lodge to all present . Bro . Turvey briefly responded on behalf of the Henley Lodge , and also gave an invitation to all present to visit that lodge at its next meeting in September , and Bro . Fowler followed in the same kindly and complimentary strain . Bro . Murdoch said as it was impossible for the W . M . of the Ubique Lodge to be present , he had , therefore , the honour of representing that lodge . He trusted that the good feeling that existed between the Ordnance and Ubique Ledges would long continue . They , of the Ubique , never felt complete without some of the Ordnance brethren were present at their meetings .

Bro . Davies would like to say something with respect to the remarks 111 ide by Bro . Capt . Weston , about the duty of a Master to instal his successor , a remark he quite agreed with , and supported by every means in his power . Some 25 years ago , two old Past Masters , now gone to their rest , Bros . Graden and Henderson , were the only two who installed Masters in that district . He ( Bro . Davies ) thought hc would like to do

the ceremony , and learnt it . Great was the horror of those two brethren when he announced that he was about to perform the ceremony himself , but he did it , and since that time he had endeavoured to show W . Masters that it was their duty to instal their successors , and was proud to say that at the present time , nine out of ten of the Masters in the district had installed those who followed them to the chair . He had endeavoured to do his best for Masonry , and thanked them for their kind iiviUthns thit day .

Bro . Edwards also responded in a lengthy and learned speech , which was much applauded . Several other toasts followed , and the proceedings were enlivened by some good singing and reciting by Bros . Fowler , McQueen , Rawlinson , Dyer , Spinks , W . J , Croudy , Edwards , Jolly , and others .

St . Martin ' s Lodge , No . 2455 . On Monday , the 17 th inst ., at an emergency meeting of the above lodge the W . M ., Bro . H . T . Brickwell , assisted by the followine officers ; Bros . W . B . Fendick , P . M ., l . P . M . j James Willing , jun ., P . M . j E . VV . Browning . S . W . j Thomas Mason , J . W . j W . Farthing , P . M ., Treas . j G . VV . Murnine , P . M ., Sec . j Charles William Cole , S . D . ; J . Z . Greenfield , jun , J . D . ; William Chillice , I . G . j James Connah , Org . j J . R . Godson and Charles Maynard Walker , Stwds . ; initiated into the secrets of Freemasonry Messrs . Charles St . John Denton , David Fowler , Frederick George

Latham , George Moore , and Alfred Sutherland . The members of the lodge turned up in full force , and among the visitors present who afterwards attended the banquet at the Grand Hotel , were Bros . J . D . Beveridge , P . M . ; W . Sergeant Lee , P . M . j Harry Nicho'ls , W . M . 2190 j E . S . Berry , W . M . 2 473 > E . J . Lonnen , Lugui Labalache , John Crook , Walter Lonnen , Herbert Budd , Fred . W . Crellin , Arthur Collins , H . G . Hibbeit , and others . The musical arrangements were capitally carried out under the superintendence of Bros . S . Hemsley and James Connah .

Royal Arch.

Royal Arch .

Fidelity Chapter , No . 3 . The last meeting for the season of this old and distinguished chapter was held at Freemasons' Hall , Great Queen-street , on the 7 th instint . Among those present were Comps . Major T . C . Walls , P . Z ., P . D . G . D . C , M . E . Z . j C Mapleton . H . j II . J . Lardner , P . Z ., P . P . G . Std . Br ., J . ; W . J . Collens , P . Z ., P . P . G . S . N ., S . E . ; J . Heming , P . Z ., Treas . ; Nash , P . S . ; G . Larter . D . C . j Weeks , P . Z . ; Redcliffe , P-Z . ; Stevens , P . Z . ; S . Cochrane , P . Z ., P . G . Treas . England ; and Goddard , Janitor . Visitors : Comps . G . S . Graham , P . Z . 1503 , P . P . G . O . ; and the Rev . J . Lloyd , 2005 .

The minutes of the previous convocation having been read and confirmed , the sum of five guineas was voted to the R . M . I , for Girls . The resignation of Comp . Charles Greenwood , P . Z , P . P . G . S . E . Surrey , & c , was received with regret . Apologias for non-attendance were received from Comps . F . Graves , P Z . ; F . McDougall , P . Z . ; H . Birch , P . Z . ; Larcomb , P . Z . j Lieut .-Col . W . Hart , S . N . ; and others . The name of a candidate for exaltation at the next meeting having been handed in , the chapter was closed .

A banquet followed . Upon the removal of the cloth the customary loyaljand Arch loasls weie received with more than usual warmth . Comp . S . Cochrane , P . G . Treas ., responded at some length on behalf of "The uiacd Officers . " In the course of his speech he called attention to the forthcoming 8 " j » t meeting at the Albert Hall on the 14 th June , which he trusted would be worthy ° » the Order and the unprecedented occasion that called it into being .

Royal Arch.

Comps . Mapleton and Lardner , in response to the toast of " The Second and Third Principals , " respectively expressed the great gratification it afforded them to be in such high positions in so old a chapter . They also stated that apart from other reasons No . 3 was always a most agreeable meeting , as music was well to the fore , thanks to the kindness and consideration of the respective First Principals . Comps . Lloyd and Graham responded to "The Health of the Visitors . "

Comps . Weeks and W . J . Collins responded for "The Past Principals . " During the evening Comp . G . S . Graham greatly entertained the companions by his musical abilities , his remarkable powers as a whistler being highly appreciated . Comps . Nash , Weeks , Cochrane , and Radcliffe also lent their aid to render the evening a thoroughly enjoyable one .

All Saints' Chapter , No . 422 . The quarterly meeting of this chapter was held on Monday , the 17 th instant , at the Masonic Hall , Gainsborough . Present : Comps . J . F . Sowby , M . E . Z . ; J . Constable , H . ; C . R . Farmer , acting J . ; C . F . Liversidge , P . S . ; E . Barnes , acting S . N . ; J . Caldicott , S . E . , * E . Simpson , B . T . Adlard , R . G . Pearson , P . P . G . S . B . j and VV . Scott , Janitor . Comp . J . L . Rayner was a visitor .

The chapter having been opened , Bros . Rev . J . Blew and W . Oldham were exalted to the Supreme Degree of R . A . by Comp . J . Constable , P . P . G . S . N ., Comp . Liversidge acting as P . S ., and Comp . Rayner giving the mystical lecture . The chapter was then closed . The historical and symbolical lectures are to be given at the next convocation . The companions afterwards partook of light supper at the White Hart Hotel ( Comp . Oldham ) .

Lodges And Chapter Of Instruction.

Lodges and Chapter of Instruction .

KENNINGTON LODGE , No . 13 S 1 . A meeting of this lodge was held on Friday , the atst inst ., at the Horns Tavern , Kennington Park , when there were present Bros . Woodcock , W . M . ; Lewarne , S . W . ; Greer , J . W . ; O'Dea , P . M ., Preceptor ; Kent , S . D . ; I . Lew , J . D . ; G . E . Cannon , I . G . j Jameson , Org . j Lingley , P . M . j Whiting , P . M . j G . A . Smith , Cambden , Ellstob , Jones , and Chisholm . The lodge was opened in dfle form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and Bro . Cambden having

answered the usual questions leading to the Second Degree , was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , when the ceremony of raising was rehearsed , Bro . * Cambden acting as candidate . The lodge was closed in the Third anl Second Degrees . The lodge was called off and on . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . G . A . Smith acting as candidate . The W . M . rose for the first time , when Bro . B . Cohen proposed , and Bro . J . A . Cannon seconded , "That Bro . F . Lloyd , 1658 , become a

member of this Iodge of instruction , " which was carried unanimously . Bro . Lloyd having returned thanks , the W . M . rose for the second time . Bro . O'Dea , Preceptor , proposed , and Bro . Greer , J . VV ., seconded , "That Bro . Lewarne , S . W ., be W . M . for the first Friday in June , " which wascarried unanimously . Bro . Lewarne returned thanks and appointed his officers . The VV . M . rose for the third time , and all Masonic business being ended , the lodge was closed .

A Masonic Charitable Association is held in connection with this Iodge of instruction , and Bro . Pottinger , W . M ., Secretary and Treasurer , will be glad to receive any brethren ' s name wishing to join .

ISLINGTON LODGE , No . 1471 . The usual weekly meeting was held on Tuesday , the 25 th inst ., at the Cock Tavern , Highbury , when there were present : Bros . W . F . Roberts , W . M . ; L . Danielsson , S . W . ; A . F . Hardyment , J . W . ; W . Hancock , P . M ., Preceptorj J . VV . Clarke , P . M ., P . G . P . Middx ., Asst . Preceptorj C M . Coxon , P . M ., P . P . G . D . Herts , and J . Duncan , P . M ., Sees . ; F . H . Johnson , S . D . ; S . Cload , J . D . j A . L . Langton , I . G . j J . R . White , J . H . Thurman , C . T . Rayner , and J . T . Hoare . *

The lodge was opened and the minutes read . The ceremony of initiation was then rehearsed , Bro . Thutman being the candidate . The W . M . vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Hoare , who rehearsed the investiture of officers . Bro . Hancock was elected W . M . for the opening meeting of the next session . The customary vote of thanks was accorded to Bro . Roberts for the excellent manner in which he had discharged the duties of the chair for the first time . The lodge was then closed and adjourned until the first Tuesday in September .

STAR CHAPTER , No . 1275 . The usual weekly meeting was held at the Stirling Castle Hotel , Church-street , Camberwell , S . E ., on Friday , the 21 st inst . Present : Comps . H . T . Telling , M . E . Z . ; S . J . Derham , H . ; H . Hardman , J . ; T . Grummant , P . Z ., Preceptor ; C . H . Stone , P . Z ., S . E . j T . R . Cass , S . N . j Reed , P . S . j Snelling , Hewett , Lewis , Dawson , and Elgar .

The chapter was regularly opened , and the companions admitted . The minutes of the last convocation were read and confirmed . The ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed , Comp . Hewett personating the candidate . Comp . W . R . Barr was elected M . E . Z . for the next meeting . The chapter had been placed at the disposal of Comp . Telling , M . E . Z . 21 S 2 , for this meeting , and he thanked the companions for the great assistance it had been to himself and his officers . The chapter was then closed . The chapter will adjourn for the session of three months—June , July , and Augustafter the convocation of to-day ( Friday ) .

Obituary.

Obituary .

BRO . MAURICE ROSENBERG , P . M . 1425 . Bro . Maurice Rosenberg was initiated in , and only three years ago became Past Master of , No . 1425 . His sad and sudden death , which is mourned by the widow , two sons , and two daughters , occurred on Staines railway station , on the 22 nd instant . After having enjoyed a day ' s fishing with a party of friends , on arriving at the station on the homeward journey he was , apparently in the best of

health and spirits , talking to his friend , Mr . Bailey , when he suddenly gasped and fell dead into the arms of his friend . The funeral took place at Willesden Cemetery on the 25 th inst . the chief mourners being his two sons , Mr . Marks , and other relatives . Several Masonic friends also attended , the Hyde Park Lodge being represented by Bros . James Stephens , D . G . D . C . ; W . Chappie , P . M ., Sec ; C . Coleman , P . M . ; J . H . Beadson , and W . E . Collison , I . G . The Hyde Park

Lodge of Instruction was represented by Bros . H . E . Dehane , P . P . S . G . D . Essex , Sec ; A . Taylor , H . J . Phillips , W . George , L . Leichtwitch , and A . Coleman . Several sympathising friends sent beantiful wreaths , among them being one from the Hyde Park Lodge . It is a curious fact that during the last seven weeks no less than three of the Past Masters of No . 1425 have joined those above—Bros . C raig , Hunt , and Rosenberg .

II . R . R . THE PRINCE OF WALES and Prince Charles of Djnmirk visited the Yachting and Fisheries Exhibition at the Imperial Institute on Tuesday , whiie in the evening I ' . R . H . the Prince and Princess of Wales , the Djkeof York , Princess Victoria of Wales , Prince and Princess Charles of Denmark , and th i Duke and Duchess of Canniught witnessed the performance of "Romeo et Juliette , " at the Royal Italian Opera House , Covent Garden .