Consecration Of The Elmete Lodge Of Royal Ark Mariners At Leeds.

Flockton , J . D . ; W . VV . Clayton , D . of C ; G . H . Schofield , Guardian ; J . Elston Cawthorn , Steward ; and T . F . Wheeler , Warder . Bro . T . C . Smythe , D . D ., was unable to be present . After a hearty vote of thanks , proposed from the-chair , and carried by acclamation , to Bros Atherton , Norfolk , Whitaker , and others , who had given the Elmete brethren such able and valuable assistance during the eveningthe lodge was closed .

, The usual Masonic dinner and regulation toasts , Jcc , followed , and the brethren separated after a most agreeable evening .

Scotland.

Scotland .

GLASGOW . PRINCE ROSE CROIX CHAPTER ,

No 11 . The annual meeting was held at the Masonic Hall , Glasgow , on Tuesday , the 20 th inst ., Comp . Major F . VV . Allan , M . W . S ., presiding , when two aspirants were admitted members of the Order . Election of office bearers for ensuing year took place , Comp . Allan being re-elected for another

year . There was a good attendance , among the visitors being Comps . L . Mackersy , J . T . Stewart , and Sir James Buchanan , Bart ., of the 33 Supreme Council of Scotland . - The M . W . S . presented to the chapter a handsome loving cup , salver , and salt cellar . After the ceremony , the companions dined in the Windsor Hotel , the M . W . S . presiding , and Comp . J . Dalrymple Duncan , P . M . W . S ., Croupier .

Ladies' Night Of The Victoria Lodge, No. 2671.

LADIES' NIGHT OF THE VICTORIA LODGE , No . 2671 .

The second annual event of thi 3 description in connection with the above lod ^ e took p lace at the White Hart Hotel , Windsor , on Saturday , the 17 th inst ., after a regular meeting of the lodge at the Masonic Hall . The brethren and their visitors , to the number of 75 ( 36 ladies and 39 gentlemen ) , assembled in the Shakespeare Room of the hotel , and were received , at 5 . 30 p . m ., by the W . M ., Bro . E . C . Broquet , and Mrs . Broquet , and at six p . m . sat down to ; i banquet in the Victoria Hall , which was served in the excellent style for which the proprietor , Bro . J . C . Lake , is so noted .

At its conclusion , grace , Laudi Spirituali , was excellently sung by the artistes present , after which the W . M ., in a fluent and able speech , proposed the toast of " The Queen and the Craft , " commenting on the anxiety which her Majesty has lately been called upon to undergo , owing to the deplorable war in South Africa , and alluding to the deep sympathy existing between her and her subjects all over the world .

The National Anthem was then sung , Miss Stella Maris ably acting as soloist , and all present heartily joining in the refrain , as they had done previously in the cheers with which the toast was received . The next toast , that of "The Worshipful Master , " was proposed by Bro . E . PKINCE , P . M . and Sec ., who referred to the thoroughly efficient manner in which Bro . Broquet discharged his duties in the lodge , thus winning the good will

and esteem of every one of its members , and to the active interest shown by him in connection with the arrangements made for this gathering , which appeared ' to have resulted most successfully . He stated that the W . M . had spared neither time , trouble , nor expense in promoting the comfort and enjoyment of those present , but had , at his own cost , provided the beautiful and choice floral offerings , consisting of sprays and "button holes , " which the ladies and gentlemen were

then wearing ; that he had also engaged the splendid band of Messrs . Dyson and Sons , which had discoursed sweet mnsic during the dinner , aiding digestion ; and that , beyond all this , the handsome cutglass bottle of perfume , handed to each lady , was presented by him as a souvenir of the occasion . He had thus shown , by his exceptional ability , in and out of the lodge , as well as by his unbounded

generosity that , as W . M . of the Victoria Lodge , he was , undoubtedly , the right man in the right place . After alluding to the influence , good , bad , or indifferent , which can be exercised over a married man by his wife , and which , in Bro . Broquet's case , was evidently of a beneficial character , Bro . Prince begged to associate Mrs . Broquet's name with the toast , and concluded by wishing them and their family long life , continued happiness , health and prosperity .

On rising to respond , the W . M . met with a most cordial reception . He thanked the officers and brethren for their hearty support on that and all other occasions , and stated that he had made up his mind to do his level best to make that a red-letter day in the annals of the lodge , and that he saw no reason to doubt that the "ladies' evening" would become an annual event . After expressing

his thanks , on behalf of Mrs . Broquet and himself , for the kind manner in which the toast had been proposed and received , and for the enthusiastic reception accorded to them , he proposed the toast of the evening— "The Ladies "expressing his gratification at seeing so many gathered together to do honour to the lodge and to him .

Bro . A . Moss responded for the ladies in a humorous and highly appropriate manner , returning thanks , on their behalf , for the hospitality shown them , claiming to be considered one of them for the time being , and remarking that there was something in common between ladies and Freemasons , inasmuch as they al ! wore

aprons . This ended the toast list , and coffee was partaken of in the Shakespeare Room , whilst the tables were being cleared away and the Victoria Hall rearranged , in drawing-room fashion , for a concert , which commenced with an

overture by Messrs . Dyson ' s band and was followed by a most excellent programme of vocal music , rendered by the talented artistes Miss Stella Maris , Miss Louise Weaver , Bro . C . A . Starkey , Bro . Sam Masters , Bro . Tom Powley , and Bro . Harold Montague , with an additional song , admirably contributed , by one of the visitors , Bro . Fred Clements .

The musical arrangements were under the direction of the accomplished Organist of the lodge , Bro . A . W . Hall , jun ., who acted as accompanyist throughout , and who , in the course of the evening , received , in conjunction with the other artistes , a hearty vote of thanks , which was proposed by the W . M . The company present consisted of the W . M ., Bro . E . C . Broquet , P . M . 209

P . Prov . G . Std . Br ., accompanied by Mrs . Broquet ; Bro . R . J . Ball , P . M . 209 , P . Prov . G . Reg . ; Mrs . Klecknal , Miss Youde , Bro . Edwards , Mrs . Edwards , Bro . Jenkins and Mrs . Jenkins ; Bro . Prickett and Mrs . Prickett ; and Mr . Cooke and Mrs . Cooke . Also Bro . J . W . Martin , P . A . G . D . C . Eng ., Prov . G . Sec , and Mr . F . W . Martin ; Bro . D'Avarel ; Bro . W . H . Barney and Mrs . Barney ; Bro . S . VV . Bowles and Mrs . Bowles ; Bro . E . G . Carter , Mrs . Carter , and Miss

Ladies' Night Of The Victoria Lodge, No. 2671.

Wakefield ; Bro . F . Clements ; Bro . W . A . Cocks , P . M . 2163 , S . W ., and Mrs . Cocks ; Bro . C . F . Dyson , P . M . 771 , P . P . S . G . D ., and Mrs . Dyson ; Bro . A . Foyer , P . M . 382 ; Bro . A . W . Hall , sen ., Prov . G . Org ., Mrs . Hall , and Miss Hall ; Bro . A . W . Hall , jun ., Org ., Miss Hutcheson , and Mr . G . L . Hall ; Bro . A . A . Hardy , P . M . 2163 , S . D ., and Miss Hardy ; Bro . W . A . Hardy , W . M . 87 , I . G . and Mrs . Hardy ; Bro . J . H . Harding , Mrs . Harding , and Miss Woollett , Bro . W . L . James ; Bro . A . C . Layton , P . M . 771 , P . P . G . S . B ., and Mrs . Layton ; Bro .

E . Marshall , P . M . 771 , P . P . G . Std . Br ., Treas ., and Mrs . Marshall ; Bro . Sam Masters and Mrs . Masters ; Bro . H . Montague ; Bro . A . Moos and Miss Lawrence ; "Bro . J . M . Payne and Mis . Pavne ; Bro . E . Prince , P . M . 209 and 2671 , P . P . G . Supt . of Works , Sec , Mrs . Prince , and Miss Prince ; Bro . Tom Powley ; Bro . W . H . Reed , P . M . 3 S 2 , J . W ., Mrs . Reed , Miss L . Reed , and Miss

Maggie Reed ; Bro . E . Reed . Mrs . E . Reed , Mr . F . Reed , and Mrs . F . Reed ; Bro . W . L . Rose ; Bro . C . A . Starkey ard Mrs . Starkey ; Bro . E . A . Stickland and Mrs . Stickland ; Bro . S . E . Young , Miss Stella Maris , Miss Louise Weaver , and Bro . H . Burton , Tyler . The brethren who acted as special Stewards during the evening were Bros . A . Foyer , A . W . Hall , sen ., W . H . Barney , C . A . Starkey , and J . M . Payne . Full Masonic clothing and jewels were worn by the brethren , a dispensation for the purpose having been obtained from the Prov . G . Master of Berkshire .

The Annual Supper Of The Earl Of Lathom Lodge Of Instruction, No. 1922.

THE ANNUAL SUPPER OF THE EARL OF LATHOM LODGE OF INSTRUCTION , No . 1922 .

The annual supper ot this highly successful lodge took place at the Station Hotel , Camberwell New-road , S . E ., on Wednesday , the 21 st inst ., under the able presidency of Bro . E . J . S . Ware , W . M . 1922 , supported by Bros . Hy . Cornford , I . P . M . 1922 , Dep . Preceptor ; Wm . Hill , S . D . 1512 , Treas . ; T . R . Cass , P . M . 1320 ; F . G . Messent , 1922 ; L . S . Shipton , Asst . Sec . 1922 ; S . Shipton , 1923 ; Pearson , 1922 ; H . A . Stunt , P . M . and Sec . 1320 , P . M . 1641 ; Cohen , P . M

165 S ; Moore , 1658 ; Rugg , 1658 ; B . Cohen , 165 S ; Dawson , 1658 ; Riches , S . D . 1922 ; A . R . Jackson , J . W . 1922 ; R . Sobel , 1622 ; A . G . Pocock , 1922 ; C . N . Wedge , 1922 ; J . N . Taylor , Org . 1922 ; H . Heath , 1922 ; N . W . Harris , I . G . 1922 ; P . Twitchin , 1320 ; J . Chubb , 1706 ; Papworth , R . Taylor , P . M . 2148 ; Faull , 101 ; Chapman , J . W . 101 ; Proctor , 101 ; West , 1641 ; Strevens , 2272 ; Young , 1563 ; Hy . Singer , 1512 ; Sisman , 1658 ; and Chas . Hy . Stone , W . M . 1641 and P . M . 507 .

After the excellent repast which had been provided by Bro . Sisman , the worthy host , and personally superintended by him , ( he Bro . PRESIDENT presented the toast of " The Queen and the Craft " in well-chosen remarks , dilating upon her excellent oharacter , and regretting that the closing years of her illustrious reign should be marred by the present war in the cause of justice . The toast was received right royally .

Also that of" H . R . H . the M . W . G . M . and the rest of his ' Grand Officers " given in the same excellent terms , with the earnest hope that he would live for many years to be the Grand Master . Bro . HY . CORNFORD , I . P . M . 1922 , Dep . Preceptor and Secretary of the lodge of instruction , next proposed " The Health of Bro . E . J . S . Ware , W . M . 1922 , and President of the Evening . " All were proud to see him in that position for he

was a very worthy brother and one and all looked up to him with great respect . The lodge of instruction had much to thank him for , inasmuch as he was the indefatigable Assistant Secretary , and to his exertions much of its success was due . Bro . Ware was doing excellent work in the mother lodge and was ably supported by his officers who were emulating the W . M . to the fullest . The toast was drunk in bumpers .

In reply , Bro . WARE , President , thanked the brethren for their kind reception of the toast of his health . His motto was that anything he had to do and took in hand was done to the best of his ability . As the Assistant Secretary of the Earl of Lathom Lodge of Instruction , he was only too pleased to work in so good a cause as Freemasonry in general , and that lodge in particular . One thing that he was specially delighted in was the able assistance that was given from kindred lodges , thereby showing that the excellent work of the lodge was appreciated by them . For their hearty reception he most cordially thanked them .

Bro . T . R . CASS , P . M . 1320 , proposed the toast of the evening—that of " Success to the Earl of Lathom Lodge of Instruction" —and gave a long account of the ancient history of the lodge and some of the vicissitudes through which it had passed . He and the esteemed Treasurer , Bro . W . Hill , with a few others had by indomitable perseverance pledged themselves to support it some few years ago , and by their persistency they r . ow saw it in its very flourishing oondition .

Certainly its present position was greatly brought about by and through the assiduity of Bro . H . Cornford , the worthy Secretary and Deputy Preceptor , who was a tower of strength in organisation in Freemasonry , ably assisted by their President and Bro . Wm . Hill , Treasurer , one of the early pioneers . He hoped that it would continue to have such worthy officers maintaining its prestige and continue its round of usefulness in South London .

The toast was ably responded to by Bro . HY . CORNFORD , Secretary , who , among his remarks , stated that he was a member of the mother lodge for two years before he knew it had a lodge of instruction working under its name . He had in the meantime joined the Blackheath Lodge of Instruction , a highly successful lodge , held at the Stirling Castle , under an excellent Preceptor , Bro . William Dawson , P . M ., and Bro . T . R . Cass , P . M ., was its Treasurer . The Earl of Lathom Lodge of Instruction had been in its present home live years , and had

done excellent service . Through its Benevolent Associations several hundred pounds had been forwarded to the various Masonic Institutions , and during the present year from the subscriptions had' been balloted two Life Subscriberships , besides a donation of £ 2 to the Daily Telegraph Widows' and Orphans' Fund . That to him was the sincerity of their religion—Benevolence—md rendered by

Heaven-born Charity was an honour to the nature from whence it sprung . Tne average , too , for the year—ifl—was very gratifying , considering the lodge met every Wednesday night throughout the year . He was proud to be the Secretary , and especially when he saw the good results ; he should not flag one iota in his duty . It was one of the best in South London , and he should endeavour by all in his power to maintain ics present high position .

The Bro . PRKSIDKNT next presented the toast of " Bro . C . Plant , P . M . 101 , Preceptor , " who was a master in the art , and one of the ablest of Preceptors . He had been most assiduous in his duties , which were arduous , but he had the power of ably imparting the splendid ritual , and he had seen the fruits of his labours . Their best thanks were due to him from the lodge of instruction . Bro . HY . COHXI ' OKD , P . M-., Dep . Preceptor , ably replied , and apologised for the unavoidable absence of Bro . Plant on account of other Masonic business .

The toast of " The Visitors" was cordially given and responded to , as also " The Officers of the Lodge . " The Tyler ' s toast closed a very happy and successful meeting . Some capital harmony was given by Bros . Stunt , Singer , Stone , Messeat , Shipton , Young , Harcourc West ( recitation—a new | atriocic poem—vmch was loudly cheered ) , Artnur Court , and Fred Rain . Bro . J . N . Taylor , Org . 1922 , ably presided at the piano .