Lodges And Chapters Of Instruction.

The chapter was opened in due form , and the ceremonies of installation of the Three Principals were rehearsed most ably by Comp . Rev . H . J . Mason . The companions were then admitted , and the minutes of the last convocation were read and confirmed . The ceremony of exaltation vvas rehearsed , Comp . Tilt being candidate . Comp . Mason was

elected a member , and expressed the great satisfaction and pleasure he had derived , and also paid a marked tribute to the companions for the excellent work he had witnessed . Comp . March was elected M . E . Z . for the ensuing two weeks . The M . E . Z . rose the usual number of times , and after " Hearty good wishes , " the chapter vvas closed .

Summer Outing Of The South Saxon Lodge, No. 311, Lewes.

SUMMER OUTING OF THE SOUTH SAXON LODGE , No . 311 , LEWES .

On Wednesday , the 12 th inst ., the brethren of the above lodge spent a very pleasant time in the neighbourhood of Uckfield , the occasion being the annual summer visit paid to those members living at a distance from the lodge . Newhaven has on former occasions been the destination of the party , but as several

accessions to the roll of the lodge have lately been received from Uckfield , that place was unanimously decided on for this year . The party , on assembling at the Maiden ' s Head Hotel soon after three , proceeded in special conveyances for a drive in the surrounding neighbourhood ,

and by the kindness of Lady Shelley and Mr . R . J . Streatfeild , permission had been freely granted to drive throug h their estates , Maresfield Park and The Rocks being taken en route , the sylvan beauty and picturesqueness of these charming spots being now to be seen at their best . The cavalcade , consisting of six

carriages , next wended its way over Ashdown Forest , the splendid views obtained from this point of vantage being the theme of admiration , the pleasure of the ride being intensified by the propitious advent of bright and genial sunshine , a soft south-wester , and a complete absence of dust ; indeed , after the recent rains the

country was seen under most favourable conditions . The enjoyment of those who vvere enabled to be of the party was complete , and unstinted was the praise bestowed on Bro . W . Wright , the W . M . of the lodge , who had effected such admirable arrangements for the convenience and comfort of the party .

After about three hours thus pleasantly spent , and on returning to the Maiden ' s Head Hotel , the brethren , with appetites perceptibly sharpened by the Uckfield air , sat down to an elegant spread provided by Bro . Beaty , whose catering gave great satisfaction . The W . M ., Bro . Wright , occupied the chair , faced

by Bro . R . Weston , W . M . 1303 , and those present included Bros . V . P . Freeman , P . G . D ., Prov . G . Sec . ; J . Adams , P . M ., Treas . ; W . Stone , S . W . ; A . Russell , J . W . ; T . R . White , P . M . ; S . Tanner , P . M . ; J . H . Every , P . M . ; G . Holman , P . M ., Sec . ; J . W . Broad , P . M . ; W . Flint , J . D . ; R . H . Ellman , S . Starnes , Org . ; Lamette , J . W . ; Woolgar , Sec . ; S . R . Hunt , R . Hollyman , G . Eade , W . Gates , Bruce , and A . Hales , of 1303 ; and other visitors were Bros .

Langdale , 271 ; Buckwell , P . M . 218 7 ; J . G . Calway , G . F . Bromley , S . Denman , P . M . 732 ; Shepherd , Atherton , Thilthorpe , Ffennell , and others . The loyal and Masonic toasts were given by the W . M . and Bro . T . R . WHITE in well chosen terms , the W . M . next proposing " The Officers of Grand Lodge , " for which Bro . V . P . FREEMAN , P . G . D ., replied .

The toast of " The Prov . Grand Master , H . R . H . the Duke of Connaught , " was submitted by Bro . J . H . EVERY , P . M ., and that of " The Officers of Prov . Grand Lodge " by Bro . G . HOLMAN , P . M ., who mentioned a curious coincidence in connection with their

visit to Uckfield that day , that exactly 64 years ago the last meeting of the Uckfield Lodge , No . 701 , was held , probably in that very room , previous to its removal to Lewes , and that the only surviving member of that lodge was present that evening in the person of Bro . Harvey Ellman . Bro . Holman then read a

few extracts from the minute book of the now defunct lodge . Bro . FREEMAN , in giving the toastof " The Worshipful Master , " alluded to the untiring zeal displayed by Bro . Wri ght in Masonry , his astonishing endurance in every capacity of work in the Craft , and his versatility of

talent in the conduct of the lodge . The WORSHIPFUL MASTER feelingly replied to the kind expressions of the speaker , and the good feeling extended to him by the brethren , and assured them that his endeavours in the future would be to further promote and extend the usefulness and the grand principles

of the Craft . Bro . RUSSELL gave "The Past Masters , " to which Bros . TANNER and BROAD responded . The toast of "The Visitors" submitted by Bro . WESTON , elicited from Bros . LANGDALE and FFENNELL the pleasure it had afforded them in being present and

enjoying the hospitality of the brethren . Bro . TANNER proposed " The Officers of the Lodge , " and Bro . W . STONE , S . W ., responded . "The Health of the W . M . of the Pelham Lodge " wa . given by Bro . BROAD , and Bro . R . WESTON replied . The T yler ' s toast concluded the post prandial utterances and the brethren returned by the 10 o ' clock

, train , having enjoyed a pleasant re-union . Songs were given during the evening by Bros . W . atone , R . Weston , and W . Beaty , and recitations by Bros . Buckwell and Thilthorpe . Mr . Horace Jackson ^ kf a ' " * P ' - The arrangements were admirabl y carried out by the Stewards , Bros . Wright , Weston , and W . Flint .

The Hon. Thomas Cochrane, Prov. Grand Master Of Ayrshire.

THE HON . THOMAS COCHRANE , PROV . GRAND MASTER OF AYRSHIRE .

The Honourable Thomas Cochrane of Dankeith is , briefly stated , a Freemason , a soldier , and a benedict . He first saw the light of this world in 1857 , and that of Masonry in 1884 . His scholastic teaching was imparted to him at Eton , and the esoteric teachings of Masonry in Lodge the Prince ' s , 607 , on October 6 th ,

November 3 rd and 24 th , respectively . He has served in the 93 rd Hig hlanders and Scots Guards , and in 1880 married Lady Gertrude Boyle , eldest daughter of George , 6 th Earl of Glasgow . Bro . Cochrane , who is abrother ofthe present ( 12 th ) Earl of Dundonald , succeeded the Right Honourable

R . W . Cochran-Patrick in the office of R . W . M . in Mother Kilwinning Lodge some two years ago , and in virtue of that office was installed as Provincial Grand Master for Ayrshire on December 23 rd , 188 9 , by Col . Sir Archibald Campbell , Bart ., Grand Master Mason of Scotland . Bro . Cochrane has proved his possession

of qualities necessary in a Provincial Grand Master , and conducts the duties devolving upon him with patience , forbearance , energy , and amiability . The Province of Ayrshire , which was practically disorganised for a number of years , is , under Bro . Cochrane and an able staff of officers , being gradually wrought up to a state

of unity and efficiency . The Provincial Grand Master of Ayrshire made a supreme effort in his province for the Grand Masonic Bazaar , in which he was substantially supported by his Depute and Substitute . It is worthy of note that the ladies of these three brethren , Lady Gertrude , Mrs .

Wallace , and Mrs . Arthur respectively , collected for the Bazaar Fund by individual effort over ^ 400 in cash . The sum netted by the province , after paying expenses , amounted to close upon £ 11 , 000 stg . Brother Cochrane's zeal in Masonry is , one might almost think , hereditary , so long has the Cochrane

family been connected with the Craft in Scotland . William , Lord Cochrane , the eldest son of William , ist Earl of Dundonald , and father of John , the 2 nd Earl , was a Warden in Mother Kilwinning in 16 7 8 . It is interesting to note from a historical point of view that William , Lord Cochrane , was the father of Lady

Jean Cochrane , who married first , Claverhouse , and second , William , 3 rd Viscount Kilsyth . William , 7 th Earl of Dundonald , was one of the first members enrolled in the old Renfrew County Kilwinning Lodge , and vvas initiated in 1751 . This representative of the Earldom of Dundonald had his horse killed under him

at the West Port of Edinburgh in 174 . 5 , and seven years after his admission to the Craft ( 1758 ) lost his life at the siege of Louisburg . The Honourable Charles Cochrane , son of Thomas , Sth Earl of Dundonald , was also a member of the Craft , though not more fortunate in war than vvas his

father s immediate predecessor to the family title . The Honourable Charles Cochrane was initiated in Canongate Kilwinning Lodge , No . 2 , on the ioth of July , 176 4 , and was subsequently killed in the American War of Independence . Lady Gertrude ' s father , the 6 th Earl of Glasgow ,

was made a member of the modern Renfrew Count y Kilwinning Lodge , No . 370 , on 27 th December , 1888 . Bro . the Honourable Thomas Cochrane is an Arch Mason , companion of the Prince ' s Royal Arch Chapter , No . 189 , and a Knight Templar in the Priory of Glasgow . In the exalted office of Provincial Grand

Master he gives , as I have already indicated , most hopeful promise , and with renewed strength , which I trust may be vouchsafed now that he has recovered from his recent illness , there is every prospect of Ayrshire province being not only the largest , but in the future one of the best organised provinces in Scotland . —MALLET in Glasgow Evening News .

New Masonic Hall At Paignton.

NEW MASONIC HALL AT PAIGNTON .

Paignton new Masonic Hall , erected by the brethren of the Torbay Lodge , No . 1258 , was on Tuesday , the 18 th inst ., formerly dedicated to Freemasonry by the Deputy Provincial Grand Master , Bro . W . G . Rogers , assisted by Bro . Major G . C . Davis , Sec , acting as P . S . G . W ., and Bro . John Stocker , P . J . G . W . The new

hall was designed by Bro . G . S . Bridgman , P . M . of the Torbay Lodge , architect , of Torquay and Paignton , who generously gave his services as well as the site on which the hall stands . The external elevations have a very pleasing effect , being built of brick-faced limestone with Hamstone dressings and traceried windows .

The lodge proper is situated on the first floor , and is of handsome proportions , measuring 32 feet by 21 feet , the dining hall beneath being of similar dimensions . The lodge is lit with leaded lights of an ornamental pattern emblematically inserted in geometrical stone windows . There is an open roof with principals resting

on stone corbels and plastered curb ceiling . A raised dais runs around the lodge , and a dado and entablature add to its attractiveness . Other rooms comprise those of Tyler , Steward , | and Secretary , vvith kitchen and other domestic offices , and the whole has been carried out by Messrs . Rabbich and Brown at a cost of . £ 700 .

Bro . Rabbich , one of the contractors , has given the screen behind the Master ' s chair , and Bro . Ellis the handsome gas chandelier . The ceremony began with a procession of the brethren of the lodge , Bro . W . Taylor , P . G . D . C , efficiently acting as D . of C . The lodge having been dul y opened , the brethren saluted the D . P . G . M ., after

New Masonic Hall At Paignton.

which Bro . J . J . Bradford , the Secretary , asked the D . P . G . M . to dedicate the building . Bro . ROGERS expressed his pleasure so to do , and was then presented with the plans and tools by the architect , Bro . BRIDGMAN , who complimented the contractors on the faithful fulfilment of their work . Corn ,

wine , and oil were duly scattered , and prayers offered by Bro . the Rev . A . M . H . HARE , acting as P . G . Chap ., after which the D . P . G . M . declared the building duly dedicated and vacated the chair in favour of the W . M ., Bro . J ARMAN , who gracefully conveyed the thanks of the lodge to the D . P . G . M . for his kindness in attending that day .

Bro . FRIEND added a few congratulatory words on behalf of Dawlish , where Bro . Bridgman had designed a Masonic Hall , and they desired to acknowledge the Masonic spirit with vvhich Bro . Bridgman had been animated . The proceedings then ended , a cold collation following in the evening in the new dining hall , Mr . Haarer being the caterer .

? ¦— - ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR BOYS . The results of the South Kensington examination in science and art this year show a great advance on those of last year . They are as follows : DRAWING , Freehand . —First class , 1 ; second class , 4 . DRAWING , Model . —Second class , 9 . SOUND , LIGHT , AND HEAT . —First class , 7 ; second class , 21 . PHYSIOGRAPHY . —Second class , 29 . MATHEMATICS , Stage I . —First class , 18 ; second class , 14 .

The school has also obtained some new and excellent successes in music at Trinity College , London , viz ., a Junior Certificate ( with 85 per cent , of the maximum marks ) and a Senior Certificate in Honours .

Rules And Regulations, Supreme Council, 33°, England And Wales.

RULES AND REGULATIONS , SUPREME COUNCIL , 33 ° , ENGLAND AND WALES .

There is little to be said which has not been said before of the new annual issue of the Rules and Regulations of the Supreme Council of the 33 of the Ancient and Accepted Rite for England and Wales . The greatest care has been taken in the compilation of this valuable book of reference . Besides the rules and

regulations for the government of the Rite , full particulars as to the clothing and insignia to be worn by members of the different Degrees , and the Schedule of Fees payable by them , there are lists of the Supreme Councils vvith vvhich it has established friendly relations , and the brethren who have been appointed as representatives at and from these friendly

Councils , as well as a chronological list of members of our Supreme Council from its establishment in 18 45 . Then follow ( 1 ) a statement of account , which shows that the Order is in the highest degree of prosperity , and ( 2 ) a list of the donations and subscriptions which have been voted from time to time to our Masonic and other Charitable Institutions . The rest of the annual

is occupied with lists of the present , retired , and honorary members of the Supreme Council ; the members of the 32 nd , 31 st , and 30 th Degrees ; of the chapters ( 1 ) in their numerical order , and ( 2 ) with their several bodies of members ; and of the membars of the Rite arranged in alphabetical order . The whole book may be said to furnish a complete sketch of our Ancient

and Accepted Rite , its condition financially and as regards members , and its system of government ; nor , as far as we can see , is there any one important particular throwing light on these matters which has not received its full share of attention . The Secretary-General of the Council is to be congratulated on the completeness and accuracy of the new edition .

Ireland.

Ireland .

FIRST ANNUAL PICNIC OF THE THOMAS VALENTINE LODGE , No . 21 .

The members of the above lodge , accompanied by lady friends , held their first annual picnic on Tuesday , the nth inst . The party , numbering upwards of 70 , proceeded in saloon carriages by the 10 a . m . train to Larne , and on their arrival were met by brakes , and conveyed to the King ' s Arms Hotel , where lunch was

partaken of , after which they drove to Kilwaughter Castle . Having viewed the grounds and visited the Castle , they returned to Larne by the shore , and on reaching the establishment of Mr . McNeill , sat down to a sumptuous dinner , served in excellent . style by the proprietor . On the motion of Bro . R . B . ANDREWS ,

W . M ., seconded by Bro . MCALPIN , Bro . Henry Valentine , amid applause , took the chair . On the removal of the cloth , the CHAIRMAN gave several toasts , which were well received and dul y honoured , after vvhich a select programme of songs , &_ ., was gone through . It is worthy of mention that Bro . Henry Valentine ,

son of the Deputy Provincial Grand Master of the Province of Antrim ( after whom the lodge takes its name ) , accompanied the excursionists , and vvas indefatigable in his exertions to make the day enjoyable , and added much to the day ' s pleasure by the generous manner in vvhich he entertained the company to both lunch and dinner .

Before separating , a hearty vote of thanks was accorded to Bro . Henry Valentine for his dignified conduct in the chair , and for his hospitable and kind entertainment . The party having enjoyed themselves to the fullest extent , returned to Belfast by the 8 . 20 p . m . train .