Lodges And Chapters Of Instruction.

ISLINGTON LODGE ( No . 1471 ) . —The usual weekly meeting was held on Tuesday , the 26 th inst ., at tho Cock Tavern , Highbury , when there were present Bros . W . Rapley , W . M . -, R- W . Nicole , S . W . ; C . Smith , J . W . j W . Hancock , P . M ., Preceptor ; C M . Coxon , P . M ., P . P . G . D . Herts , and J . Duncan , P . M ., Sees , j G . T . Peall , S . D . j R . P . Upton , J . D . j E . P . Woodman , I . G . : I . W . Clarke P . M . j A . Cox , E . A . Wagstaff ,

and J . Birks . The lodge was opened , and the minutes read and confirmed . The lodge was then opened in the Second and Third Degrees , and resumed in the First Degree . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Wagstaff being the candidate . Bro . Rapley vacated the chair in favour of Bro .

Cox , and Bro . Wagstaff answered the questions leading to the Third Degree . The ceremony of raising was next rehearsed , Bro . Birks being the candidate . Bro . Nicole was elected W . M . for the ensuing week , and appointed his officers in rotation . Bro . J . W . Clarke , P . M ., was unanimously elected Assistant Preceptor and honorary member of the lodge . The lodge was then closed .

KENSINGTON LODGE ( No . 1767 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Tuesday , the 26 th inst ., at the Town Hall Tavern , High-street , Kensington , when there were present : Bros . J . W . Barker , P . M ., W . M . ; J . M . Rumbal , S . W . j Lewis Beale , J . W . j R . H . Williams , P . M ., & c , Deputy Preceptor ; F . Craggs , P . M ., Sec ; T . T . Gething , S . D . ; T . Pringle , J . D . ;

J . A . Battersby , I . G . j W . Hillier , W . M . 2090 ; VV . B . Neville , W . M . 1767 ; Maurice Moss , H . J . Seale , and W . H . Dresden , P . M . The lodge was opened according to ancient custom . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . W . B . Neville acting as candidate . The lodge was called off and

on . Bro . Seale offered himself as a candidate for passing , and was examined and . entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony rehearsed . The lodge was closed in the Second Degree . Bros . Moss and Seale were elected joining members , and Bro . Rumbal was elected W . M . for the next meeting , and the lodge was closed .

MAIDSTONE . —ROBINSON LODGE ( No . 2046 ) . —A meeting was held on Saturday , tbe 23 rd instant , at Freemasons' Hall , Brewer-street . Present : Bros . J . Dyke , W . M . ; T . W . Neech , P . M ., S . W . ; L . VV . Stansell , J . W . j H . Whyman , P . M ., Preceptor ; H . Potvine , Sec ; E . Gratwick , S . D . j F . Blake , P . M ., I . G . j J . Gowen , Tyler j and J . B . Groom .

The lodge was opened in the First Degree , when the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed , after which the Preceptor put the questions of the 4 th Section of the First Lecture , Bros . Dyke , Neech , Potvine , and Stansell answering the same . The W . M . rehearsed the

ceremony of initiation , Bro . Potvine acting as candidate . The W . M . rose for the first time , and Bro . Whyman was voted to the chair for the next meeting . The W . M . rose for the second and third times , when " Hearty good wishes" were tendered by the brethren , and the lodge was closed .

Ireland.

Ireland .

PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF NORTH CONNAUGHT . . At the stated communication of this Provincial Grand Lodge , a very handsome illuminated address and a purse of 100 sovereigns was presented to Bro . Doctor F . E . Clarke , 31 ° , Provincial Deputy Grand Master , to mark the appreciation of the brethren of

his labours during the previous 10 years , he having been appointed to the Deputy chair in September , 1884 . The address was signed on behalf of the province by Bro . Lord Harlech , Provincial Grand Master , countersigned by Bro . B . St . George Harrison , Prov . Grand Secretary , and by a representative of each subordinate

lodge in the province . Bro . Dr . Clarke intimated that he would purchase a service of plate with the money presented to him so that there would be a permanent record in his family of the affection which existed between himself and his brother Masons of North Connaught , to which he was so dearly attached as they seemed to be to him .

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The Craft Abroad .

ROYAL ARCH . CYPRUS . St . Paul ' s Chapter ( No . 2277 ) . —The installation meeting of the above chapter was held in the Masonic Rooms , Limassol , on the 4 th inst . The chapter was opened by Comp . F . O . Harvey , M . E . Z . j Comp . Major LoftusThackwell , 30 , P . Z ., P . D . G . P . S . Madras , acting H . j and Comp . A . Jones , J . After the reading of the

minutes of the previous convocation , the balance-sheet was submitted for approval . This showed the chapter to be in a sound financial position , as there was a good balance in hand , no liabilities , and the chapter had not only a complete set of furniture , & c , at Limassol , but almost a complete duplicate set at Larnaca , where the chapter was held occasionally . The accounts as presented were unanimously

passed . The election of officers for the ensuing year then took place with the following result : Comps . A . Jones , M . E . Z .,- A . Morton , H . ; E . A . Carletti , J . ; F . O . Harvey , I . P . Z ., Treas . j Turner , S . E . j Cannons , S . N . j Dr . Kenny , A . M . D ., P . S . j A . C . Harvey , ist A . S . j and Dr . Carageorgiades , 2 nd A . S . Comp . F . O . Harvey

installed the Principals , and the newly-installed M . E . Z . invested with their collars and jewels those of the oflicers present . The M . E . Z . said that the P . Z . ' s jewel of the chapter had been voted to Comp . Harvey , but [ that it had not yet arrived , although it was known to be en route , and he hoped to have the pleasure at the next meeting of pinning on that mark of their approval of the work done by the retiring M . E . Z . The following companions were

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elected honorary members of the chapter in consideration of services rendered : Comps . W . Hayward , P . Z . ; E . Hawks , M . E . Z . Zetland Chapter , Alexandria ; and Major Loftus Thackwell , P . Z ., & c . There being no further business , the chapter was closed , and the companions adjourned to an excellent supper , set out in the banqueting-room of the St . Paul ' s Lodge . After the usual patriotic , loyal , and Masonic toasts ,

The LP . Z . gave " The Health of the M . E . Z , " and said it was the third chair that he had seen Comp . Jones occupy , as he was P . M . of St . Paul's Lodge , W . M . of St . Paul ' s Mark Lodge , and now he had reached the high office of M . E . Z . of the St . Paul ' s Chapter . He congratulated him upon his progress in Masonry , and had every belief that the chapter would prosper under his energetic care . Comp . Jones , in reply , thanked the companions for the

hearty manner in which they had received the toast of his health , and for the kind things that the Installing Officer and LP . Z . had said about him . He fully appreciated the distinction that had been conferred upon him , which had enabled him to reach the summit of his ambition in Masonry , viz ., to have occupied the chair in the Craft , the Mark , and the Arch . The honours had rather been conferred upon him by force of circumstances than by long

service or peculiar merit , but he could assure the companions that he would do his utmost to further the welfare of the chapter , and maintain the standard of efficiency that had been set up by his predecessors . He had to thank Comps . Harvey and Morton for being present there that evening . The companions in England did not have to make such a journey to attend their chapter as was made by the companions he had mentioned . He knew that if a

brother travelled 100 miles on a well-appointed railway in England to attend lodge or chapter he was complimented on his energy , but what would our brothers and companions at home think of riding 60 miles over rough roads and mountain passes , and the following day make the return journey . Yet such was the case with Comps . Harvey and Morton , and he thanked them sincerely for the Masonic spirit they had shown in being present with them that

evening . The other toasts were " The Installing Officer , " " The Second and Third Principals , " and "The Officers , " all of which were suitably replied to . The Janitor's toast closed the proceedings .

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ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR GIRLS . APRIL ELECTION , 1 S 95 . The favour of your VOTE and INTEREST is earnestly solicited on behalf of DAISY ISABEL SHAW , Aged 81 years . The youngest Daughter but one of the Six Children of the late PATRICK DUNLOP SHAW , of the Middle Temple , Barrister-at-Law , Chief Judge of the Court of Small Causes , Madras , since March , 1893 , Member of the Perfect Unanimity Lodge , No . , who , having filled the offices of Secretary and Junior Warden of that Lodge , and of District Grand Registrar , died on the Sth May , 1 S 94 , leaving a Widow and Six Children ( one son 9 years old , 5 daughters , aged respectively 15 , 14 , 12 , S , and 5 years ) , totally unprovided for . Bro . Shaw was a Subscribing Member of his Lodge for upwards of eighteen years , up to the day of his death . The case is strongly recommended by—Bros . Col . A . Saunders , P . D . G . M . Madras j the Right Hon . Lord Herschell , G . C . B ., P . G . W . ; Victor A . Williamson , C . M . G ., P . G . W . ; Richd . Eve , P . G . Treas ., Pat . ; R ' Loveland Loveland , P . G . D . ; F . A . Philbrick , O . C ., G . Reg ., Dep . G . M . Essex ; Thomas Lean Wilkinson , D . G . Reg . ; Ralph Daniel Makinson Littler , C . B ., O . C ., P . D . G . Reg . ; W . B . Coltman , M . A ., S . G . D . P . de L . Long , P . G . D ., Vice-Pat . ; Frank Richardson , P . G . D ., Pat . ; L . G . Gordon Robbins , P . G . D ., Vice-Pres . ; J . H . Matthews , P . D . G . D . C , Pat . j Edward Cutler , Esq ., Q . C , P . G . Org . j J . W . Handley , Esq ., P . Dep . D . G . M . Madras ; Gen . R . H . Cuncliffe , P . Dep . D . G . M . Madras j Thos . Jones , P . Dep . D . G . M . Bengal ; Walter H . Glazier , P . M . 34 ; Edwd . T . E . Besley , Q . C , P . M . 66 ; E . J . Castle , Q . C . ! P . M . 70 S j E . R . Bartley Denniss , P . M . 1460 , 24 S 0 ; Edmd . Macrory , Q . C , P . M . 1 G 10 ; G . King , VV . M ! 1641 ; W . H . Sands , P . M . 1724 , 1718 ; j . Bradley Dyne , P . M . 1731 ; Montagu Sharpe , P . M . 2022 ; J . W . Allen , P . M . 214 G ; T . Sansome Preston , I . P . M . 240 S ; John Adam , 119 S ( Madras ); G . D . Coleman , 2323 , late 150 ( Madras ) .

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ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR GIRLS . APRIL ELECTION , 1895 . The VOTES and INTERST of Governors and Subscribers are earnestly solicited on behalf of KATHERINE POWELL , Aged 7 years . The father of this candidate , WILLIAM ARTHUR POWRLL , was initiated in Salopian Lodge of Charity , No . 117 , Shrewsbury , and was one of the Founders of St . Alkmund ' s Lodge , Whitchurch , No . 2311 . He was killed whilst crossing an uncompleted railway line in July last , at Fort , William , N . B ., where he was stationed as Inland Revenue Officer , leaving a wife and eight children—the eldest being 11 years and the youngest three weeks old—almost totally unprovided for . The case is strongly recommended b y the Worshipful Master and Brethren of the Salopian Lodge of Charity , No . 117 . Shrewsbury , together with the brethre n named below , who heartily support the case and earnestl y invite your fraternal aid—Bros . Sir Reginald Hanson , Bart ., M . P ., P . G . W . ( Vice-Patron ) , 47 , Botolph-lane , London , E . C ; J . Aird , M . P ., P . G . D . ( Vice-Patron ) , 14 , Hyde Park-terrace , London ; * Sir J . Monckton , P . G . W . ( Patron ) , Guildhall , London , E . G . ; Sir Ofiley Wakeman , Bart . ( Patron ) , Prov . G . M .

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of Shropshire , Yeaton Peverey , Shrewsbury ; R . G . Venables , P . A . G . D . C , D . P . G . M . of Shropshire , The Lodge , Ludlow , Salop ; F . R . Spaull , P . P . G . R ., Lyndholme , Arlington Park Garden , South Chiswick , W . ; E . Wood , P . P . G . D . C , Pabo Hall , Conway ; W . Belton , 117 , 2311 , P . P . G . W ., Mountfiefds , Shrewsbury ; * W . Adams , 117 , 2 3 11 , P . G . Director of Ceremonies , Highstreet , Shrewsbury j * V . C . L . Crump , 117 , 2 3 11 , P . P . G . W ., The Crescent , Shrewsbury j Hon . George Ormsby Gore , P . P . G . W ., Whitchurch , Salop ; * E . Caffin , Sec . Shakespeare , 99 , and Prince of Wales Chapter , P . G . Std . Br ., 24 , Rood-lane , London , E . C ; W . Cock , P . P . S . G . D ., 147 , Queen ' s-road , Peckham , London ; VV . C . Joyce , High-street , Whitchurch , Salop ; Arthur Joyce , P . M ., High-street , Whitchurch , Salop ; * Barrow Jones , W . M . 2311 , Bull Ring , Whitchurch , Salop ; H . F . New . man , W . M . 117 , High-street , Shrewsbury ; and W . Baxter , 117 , 2311 , P . A . G . D . C , Cherry Orchard , Shrewsbury . Voting papers will be gratefully received by those marked * and by the widowed mother , Mrs . W . A . Powell , 24 , Dodington , Whitchurch , Salop .

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MAY ELECTION , 1895 . To the Governors and Subscribers of the ROYAL MASONIC BENEVOLENT INSTITUTION . FOR AGED FREEMASONS AND WIDOWS OF FREEMASONS , CROYDON . The favour of your VOTE and INTEREST is respectfully solicited on behalf of JANE LOUISA SILLIFANT , AGED 62 , Widow ot the late Bro . EDWIN SILLIFANT ( Professiona Accountant , Gresham Buildings ) , who died on the 19 th February , 18 75 . Bro . EDWIN SILLIFANT was initiated in the Stability Lodge , 207 , in December , 1854 ; Member also , at the time of his death , of the Acacia Lodge , 1309 ; P . Prov . G . D . Middlesex ; P . M . and P . Z . of more than one Lodge and Chapter , Life-Governor to all the Masonic Charities , and also on the Audit Committee for the Girls' School . His widow , _ having passed through many untoward circumstances since her husband ' s death , through the mismanagement of her . _ Solicitor ( now an outlaw ) , as also the property vested in her husband reverting to his surviving brothers , is now left entirely without an income and in too delicate health to earn her living , she craves , therefore , the sympathy and help of his Masonic Brethren . The case is strongly recommended by—Bros . * George Kenning , Vice-Patron , P . M . 192 and 1657 , P . P . G . D . Middx ., Upper Sydenham j * John Davies , P . M . & Sec . 1309 , P . P . G . D . Middx ., 5 , Finsbury Square , E . C ; J . Addington , P . M . 217 , and M . E . Z . 14 , Peckhamroad , S . E . ; W . Eckersall , P . M . 217 , and Chapters Sg and 1275 , 110 , Lewisham-road , S . E . ; T . Hinks , 217 , 52 , Leynette Avenue , Clapham , S . W . ; Marfleet , P . M . ' 2 i 7 , SiS , and 322 , 61 , Chrisp-street , E . ; J . Nixon , P . M . 217 , 44 , Great Tower-street , E . G . Proxies will be thankfully received by those marked *; or by the Widow , 30 , Rockley-road , Shepherd ' s Bush Green , W .

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APRIL ELECTION ,. 1 895 . ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR BOYS . The favour of your VOTE and INTEREST is earnestly solicited on behalf of WILLIAM LORAINE SEYMOUR DALLAS , Born September iSth , 1884 , Whose first and only chance of Election will occur on the 19 th of April next ensuing . Son of the late Charles Henry Dallas , Merchant , and afterwards Accountant , who died at Shanghai , China , on May 15 th last , after a week ' s illness , aged 52 , leaving a widow and three children almost wholly unprovided for . Bro . C . H . Dallas—initiated in the Royal Sussex Lodge , No . 501 , Shanghai , in 186 3 — was appointed as the first District G . M . of Japan in 1874 , and held that office for about 12 years . He was a Founder of the Yokohama ( 1092 ) , O'Tentosama ( 1263 ) , Nippon ( 1344 ) , and Tokio ( 2015 ) Lodges j also of the Yokohama R . A . Chapter ( 1092 ) , the Orient Mark Lodge ( 304 ) , and the Chrysanthemum Chapter of Rose Croix ( 94 ) . A Life Governor of the R . M . I . B . The case is strongly recommended by—Bros . J . 1 . Miller , Dist . G . M . North China ; H . D . Sandeman , P . Dist . G . M . Bengal , Life Governorj C . Thorne , P . Dist . G . M . North China ; D . P . Cama , P . GTreas ., Patron ; Richd . Eve , P . G . Treas ., Patron j George Kenning , Patron ; Thomas Fenn , P . Pres . B . of G . P . i Vice-Patron ; W . J . Hughan , P . G . D ., Vice-Patron ; C . F . Matier , P . G . Std . Br ., Vice-Patron ; Edward Letchworth , G . Sec , V .-Pres . ; W . M . Bywater , P . G . S . B ., V .-Pres . ; William Goodacre , P . G . S . B ., Prov . G . Sec . W . Lanes ., V .-Pres . j Stephen Richardson , P . M . 1 S 3 , V .-Pres . ; Jehangir Hormusjee Kothari , V .-Pres . ; R . F . Gould , P . G . D ., Life Governor ; Ralph Gooding , M . D ., P . G . D ., Life Governor ; Lt .-Col . A . B . Cook , P . A . G . D . C , Life-Governor ; John Smithers , W . M . 58 , Life Governor ; G . VV . Speth , P . M ., Sec . 207 G , Life Governor ; Arthur AMoss , P . M ., 1375 , Life Governor ; Rev . H . Lansdell , P . G . C . ; T . L . Wilkinson , D . G . R .

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Price 7 s 6 d . A HANDY BOOK to the Study of the ENGRAVED , PRINTED , and MANUSCRIPT LISTS OF LODGES of Ancient Free and Accep ted Masons of England ( "Moderns" and "Ancients" ) , fro ™ 1723 to 1814 , with an Appendix and Valuable Statistical fables . By Bro . JOHN LANE , F . C . A ., P . M . 1402 , , Past Senior Grand Warden of Iowa , Past Prov . Grand Reg istrar of Devonshire , & c , & c , & c , Author of " Masonic Records , 1717-1886 , " "Masters' Lodges , " & c # , & c , and dedicated to Bro . WILLIAM J AMES HUGHAN , P . S . G . D . Eng land-London : GEORGE KENNING , 16 & 16 a , Gt . Queen-st ., VV-C-