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Contents.
CONTENTS .
Kei-iitir . s ii' MASONIO M EETINGS!—Craft Masomy 43 _ > Koyal Arch 435 Ancient and Accepted Rile 433 Ii struclion 42 5 Royal Masonic Institution for Girls 4 JJ Supreme Council 33 rd Degree New Zealand 42 S Consecration of lhe Coleridge Lodge , No . ijio 43 $
Consecration of the Lodge of Obedience . No . 1751 436 Consecration of Faithful Lodge of Mark Master Masons 427 United Gi . inil Lodge 4 * S New l . odqcs 4 2 ^ . - ' urrcy Masonic Hall 4 a ! i Letters From Our IrrepressibleCorrcspondent 428 Masonic Notes and Queries 429 Brethren of -. lie Ministerial Cabinet in Liverpool 435 Roval Masonic Institution for Bovs 42 Q
Reviews 439 Notes on Art , & c 4 J 9 The Grand Lodge of Scolland 430 'flic nauliutte 430 Le Monde Maconnique 43 1 A New- Idea 43 CORRESPONDENCE : — London Masonic Charity Association 431 Tmr . Cathedral 431 Provincial Grand Lodge of Hampshire and the Isle of WUht 433
Admission of Members 432 Was Pope Pius IX . A Freemason ? 433 Nun-Masonic Lectures 433 Locum Tene'lis 433 Masonic Sobiicty 433 Lord Lytllcton ' s Monument 433 Micrometers 433 New Masonic Hall at Chacewater 433 Freemasonry in India 433 Masonic and ' General Tidings .. „ 434 Lodge Meetings for Next Week 434 Advertisements i ., ii ., iii ., iv . v ., vi .
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Reports Of Masonic Meetings.
REPORTS OF MASONIC MEETINGS .
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ALEXANDRA PALACE LODGE ( No . 1541 ) . —On Saturday last this young but prosperous lodge held a most interesting meeting , over which Bro . Haigh , the very efficient W . M ., presided , assisted by his 1 xcellent worliing officers—viz ., Bro . Lee , S . W . ; Bro . Daniel , J . W . ; Bro . Larchin , S . D . ; Bro . Kensington , J . D . ; IJro . Denison , I . G . ; and Bro . " aimer , " . M . The lodge
was attended by a numerous and distinguished number of visitors anil members . The initiation of Messrs . Jarmain , Hcrridge , and Clark into Masonry was performed by the W . M . in his usual impressive manner , as was the passing i . f Bro . Boyle , and the raising of Bros . Burrow and Hrookman . After the very arduous labours of the loHge , the W . M ., his officers , and the brethren adjourned to the
banqueting hall to welcome about thirty ladies , who had bien specially invited to the banquet . At the conclusion t'f the excellent dinner , provided in Bros . Bertram and Roberts' usual elegant style , Bro . Ward rendered giace "for these and all Thy mercies , " in the most effective maimer , his splendid voice and execution being highly appreciated by the company . The usual loyal toasts
being followed by that of " . I he Grand Officers , " was ably and appropriately responded to by Bro . Buss , the courteous and obliging Assisant Grand Secretary . Bro . Palmer , P . M ., in proposing " The Health of the W . M ., " took ec-1 a > ion to dilate upon the prosperous state of the lodge , and to thank the W . M . and the other brethren who had been so assiduous in promoting so agreeable and pleasurable a
meeting . I he W . M ., in his eloquent reply , strongly urged tlie cause of the several Masonic Charitable Institutions . Bro . Stacey , in proposing the toast of " The Ladies , " felt convinced that this meeting augured well for an annual invitation to the ladies . Bro . Rubenstein replied in a very happy vein on their behalf . The pleasures of the evening wire much enhanced by the excellent singing
of Miss Edith Daniel and Mrs . Shipway , as also by Bro . Ward , Miss Bennett and Mrs . Shipway giving with much eclat many concerted pieces on the pianoforte ; Bro . Dyte , P . M ., Treasurer , and Bro . Gush rendering good sei vices as Stewards . LIVERPOOL—Lodge of Israel ( No . 1502 ) . — The last quarterly meeting of this lodge before the annual
installation took place on Monday evening , the 19 th August , at the alasonic Hall , Hope-street , Liverpool , There were present Bros . Alexander Jones , W . M . ; S . Schonstadt , S . W . ; Rev . H . D . Marks , J . W . ; Maurice Hart , I . P . M . and Hon . Sec ; R . Robinson , P . M ., D . C . ; S . J . Wareing , S . D . ; S . J . Henochsberg , J . D . ; M . P . Tucski , I . G . ; ( . Saber , S . S . ; W . G . Veale . Org . ; and
W . H . Ball , Tyler . Among the private members present were Bros . A . J . Henochsberg , P . M . ; H . S . Tobiss ; L . Courtenay , S . W . 1609 ; A . Hart , W . M . 724 ; B . Levy , L . Barnett , H . M . Silver , A . Isaacs , B . Woolf , J . Lazarus , M . Baum , A . Zolki , M . H . Edwards , E . J . Frazer , J . R . Grant , D . Gabriel , sen ., II . Goldbard , H . Henochsberg , Sol . Jacobs , A . Levy , E . S . Myer , A . Rabau , L .
Simmons , E . Scott , B . D . Smaje , & c The visitors included Bros . J . L . Bowes , P . P . G . J . W . Cumb . and West . ; Barnett , W . M . 249 ; J . Ileycs , P . M . 249 ; McLaren , 1380 ; Ballard , P . M . 724 ; Henry Leslie , 1 C 09 , tec After ' the minutes had been read and confirmed , and the ballot taken for a candidate , the W . M . initiated Messrs . Ansell
and Ehrenfelilt into the mysteries of the First Degree . The tools were impressively explained by the J . W ., and the ancient charge admirably delivered by the S . W . The J . D . on behalf of Bro . Wright ( from whom a letter of apology for non-attendance was read in consequence of family sickness ) presented Bro . Wright ' s account of his stewardship at the festival of the Royal Masonic Institution for
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Girls in May last . A cordial vote of thanks was ordered to be recorded on the minutes to Bro . Wright for so faithfully representing the Lodge of Israel on the occasion . The brethren then adjourned to the banqueting hall for supper , and during the evening the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and responded to . The toast of " The Fund of Benevolence in connection with the
Lodge of Israel " ( one of the chief glories of its constitution ) was received with especial enthusiasm , and when Bro . R . Robinson , P . M ., who submitted the toast , made an appeal to the benevolence of the newly-initiated brethren ( Bros . Ansell and Ehrenfeldt ) they both gave practical proof of the truth of their reply to the " charity test" by
contributing liberally to the excellent institution . During the evening Bro . Isaacs sang " The Old Arm Chair , " with fine taste and feeling . Bros . M . Hart , P . M ., and W . G . Veale , Organist , delighted the brethren with the fine old duett "The Minute Gun at Sea ; " Bro . L . Courtenay , S . W . 1609 , recited with pure and telling dramatic effect ,
"Poor Mary , the Maid of the Inn ; " Bro . H . Henochsberg gave a humorous refrain suitable for the seaside season called" Bathing ; " Bro . the Rev . II . D . Marks sang " The Village Blacksmith " with much effect ; and by special desire Bro . M . Hart contributed " Nancy Lee " to the general harmony of a pleasant evening . The brethren separated shortly after ro o ' clock , amply satisfied both with " labour and refreshment . "
Royal Arch.
Royal Arch .
PORTSEA . —Royal SussexChapter ( No . 342 ) . —An emergency meeting of this old ^ chapttr vvas held on Monday , the 26 th inst ., for the purpose of exalting
candidates into this Supreme Degree , a necessity in consequence of the considerable work which this chapter has to perform , under the successful management of its zealous and enthusiastic officers . There were present M . E . Comp . A . Riddell , Z ; G . A . Green , II .-, R . Twiney , J . ; E . S . Main and S . R . Ellis , P . Z . ' s ; J . Willmott , P . S . ; and many other officers and companions ; likewise visiting Comps . Clay
and J . Clark , the much esteemed and able Principal Sojourner of the Havant Chapter , 804 . Only one candidate attended , but the ceremony was most creditably performed ; the rendering of the instructive and interesting lecture as well as the important work of the Principal Sojourner deserving high commendation . After the chapter was closed the companions adjourned to the banquet room and duly honoured the usual toasts . There was no banquet , as
the Principal and companions endeavour to restrict excessive Masonic dining as much as possible . Much innocent amusement was occasioned over the refreshments from the honest rivalry existing "between the respective Principal Sojourners belonging to Havant and the Royal Sussex Chapters , which has resulted in both companions being now regarded as second to none in thb province in discharging this important office .
Ancient And Accepted Rite.
Ancient and Accepted Rite .
On Thursday , the 22 nd inst ., the usual meeting ofthe Cornwall Chapter of Rose Croix met al the handsome and well appointed Masonic Hall , Public Rooms , Truro , when there were present 111 . Bros . Col . Peard , 30 * , P . M . W . S ., acting M . W . S . ; W . J . Hughan , 31 ° , P . M . W . S . ; Chas . Truscott , jun . 30 , ist Gen . ; and the following Sov . Princes : Ex . and Perfect Bros . W . Mason , R .-, A . Luke , 2 nd
Herald ; J . J . Taylor , Capt . of Guard ; T . Hocking , Organist ; W . Rooks , Outer Guard ; R . Carter , W . M . Rogers , Capt . Simcoe , T . Hart , S . H . F . Cox . The chapter was duly opened by Col . Peard , when Very 111 . Bro . General Doherty C . B ., 33 , Deputy Inspector General for the W . S . district , was announced as in attendance . The gallant officer was received with due honours under the Arch of Steel , and
the business of the chapter was then proceeded with . The minutes were read and confirmed , and the ballot taken for Bro . Albert Elford , P . M ., Prov . G . Steward , who was unanimously elected , and being present was duly installed and perfected a Kn ight of the Pelican and Eagle and Sovereign Prince , Rose Croix , 18 th degree , the intermediate degrees having been previausly communicated to the
candidate by IU . Bro . Hughan . 111 . Brc . Emra Holmes , 31 , P . M . W . S . of the Victoria Chapter , Ipswich ( who was present as a visitor ) , was proposed as a joining member of this chapter by Col . Peard , and seconded by Bro . Hughan , who took occasion to remark that although Bro . Holmes might not be known to some of the biethren present , he might say that he had been a correspondent of his ( Bro .
Hughan ' s ) for years , and he was an enthusiastic supporter of and writer on the High Degrees , particularly the Order of the Temple and the Ancient and Accepted Rite . Bro . Hughan also moved that a vote of ten guineas should be given to the Charities and placed on his list , as he had undertaken a Stewardship , having received large subscriptions from several brethren . Our learned brother said
that it was said that the High Degrees swallowed up money that ought to go to the Charities , and that the brethren who joined these degrees did not properly support those Institutions . He found , on the contrary , that the brethren who belonged to the High Degrees were the best supporters of the great Masonic Charities . Bro . Hughan ' s motion was agreed to nem . con . 111 . Bro . Gen . Doherty addressed the
brethren in complimentary terms , and said that he was pleased to observe that when brethren could not attend they mostly sent a wrilten excuse explaining the reason of their absence . In some chapters he could name this was not done , and he thought it was but a small matter for members to write a note of explanation when they were prevented attending . The brethren then separated , the chapter being closed , and there being no banquet .
INSTRUCTION . WHITTINGTON LODGE ( No . 862 . ) At the meeting onjWednesday 28 th inst ., at the Red Lion , Popping
Ancient And Accepted Rite.
Court , Fleet Street , Bro . Thompson , W . M . ; Hallam , S . W . Drury , J . W . ; Long , Preceptor ; and others were present . The ceremony of Initiation was rehearsed by the W . M ., after which he vacated the chair to Bro . Alcock who then very ably performed the ceremony of installation some of
the Sections of the ist Lecture were then worked by the brethren . Bro . Collinson of the Mother Lodge was elected a joining member , and Bro . H . allam the W . M . ; for the ensuing week . A vote of thanks having been accorded to Bro . Alcock for his able working the lodge was closed .
Supreme Council 33rd Degree New Zealand.
SUPREME COUNCIL 33 rd DEGREE NEW ZEALAND .
The second anniversary cf the Supreme Council for New Zealand was celebrated at Dunedin , on Friilay , June 14 th . The representatives of it resident there , together with the members of the " Sphint " Rose Croix Cnapter and Templar Priory of Otago , were entertained at the
Grange by 111 . Bro . J . Hyde Harris , 33 ° , L . G . C . Several toasts were proposed , and all responded to most heartily . They comprised "The Queen and Craft , " "Supreme Council 33 and Grand Orient of Egypt , " "The Supreme Council of New Zealand , " " Abs ; nt and Honorary Members of same ( coupled with the name of Bro . W . Officer , 33 % Edinburgh ) , " "The Memory of the late 111 . Bro . 0
Thicl , 33 . " "The Members of the Rose Croix Chapters under the Supreme Council of New Zealand , " " The Priory of Otago , " "Our good Host . " "An especial compliment was paid to the name of Bro . Officer , in speaking of him as one who , notwithstanding his onerous business engagements in the old country , had yet bestowed much time and attention upon
Masonic matters in general , besides evincing a warm interest in the Supreme Council of New Zealand , by using his influence in promoting and furthering its establishment and success . The brethren separated after having pasied a most agreeable evening , and one of a nature tending to bind the members together in the bonds of that fraternal feeling which has ever been the ornament of the Craft .
Royal Masonic Institution For Girls.
ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR GIRLS .
The General Committee of this Institution , met on Thursday at Freemasons' Hall , Col . Creaton , V . P ., in the chair . There were also present Bros . A . H . Tattershall , E . H . Finney , R . B . Webster , James E . Peters , Thomas W . White , E . R . Shervill , Arthur E . Gladwell , Thomas
Massa , H . Browse , F . R . W . Hedges , Sec , H . Massey ( Freemason . ) The Secretary's proposal that the Guarantee Society be accepted as his surety for the £ 500 was accepted . Bro . Brown gave notice of motion for next meeting that the Institution pay the premium . Two children were accepted as candidates for the election in April next .
The Chairman gave notice of motion for election of four children instead of three at the October election . He also gave notice of motion for the Quarterly Committee in October , " That a Sub-Committee of five brethren be appointed to consider and report to the Quarterly Committee in January next , on the advisability of revising the Laws of the Institution . A vote of thanks to the Chairman closed the proceedings .
Consecration Of The Coleridge Lodge, No. 1750.
CONSECRATION OF THE COLERIDGE LODGE , No . 1750 .
The ceremony of the consecration of thii new lodge took place at Clevedon , near Bath , on Saturday , the 17 th inst . The lodge room is at Sandringham House , and has been fitted and furnished in the most complete manner , the decoration of the room having been successfully carried
out by Mr . Hewlett , of Clevedon . The ceremony of consecration was most ably performed by the V . W . Bro . Else , D . P . G . M ., and the officers of P . G . L . of Somerset . Bro . W . Ling , P . M . 1199 , was installed W . M . for the ensuing year , and Bros . T . Barnes , P . M . 108 , and W . F Langworthy , 1199 , Wardens . The following were amongst the brethren present : Bros .
R . C . Else , D . P . G . M . Somerset ; A . W . Adair , P . P G . M . Somerset ; E . Payne , P . G . D ., P . G . T . ; F . R . Prideaux . P . G . S ., P . M . 291 , P . P . G . D . C ; S . Bryant , P . P . G . S . W , Somerset , T . Barnes , P . M . 108 , P . P . G . S . W . Bristol ; H . W . Batton , 291 , P . M ., P . G . D . C ; George Knight , 291 ; P . M ., P . P . G . S . D . ; J . Mountstevens , 1199 , P . M . P . P . G . A . P . ; W . M . Fosty , 291 , P . M ., P . P . G . S . W . ; J . Sumsion , _ j ^ f
S . W ., P . M . 855 ; J . Hunt , 135 . P . G . J . D . ; W . E . Reeves , 906 , P . M ., P . P . P . G . O . ; A . Villar , 261 , P . G . I . W . ; S . Lewis , 1222 , W . M . ; F . J . Brown , 41 , P . M ., P . S . G . W . ; W . Thompson , 976 , P . M ., P . D . Somerset ; J . Tanner , P . M . 1707 , P . P . S . D . Essex ; J . Freeman , 906 ; W . Pearce , 610 , P . M ., P . P . G . P . G . T . Pain , Cio , P . P . G . P . ; T . A . Smith , 1199 , P . M . ; W .
Hodges , 1296 , P . M . ; Frederick Scale , 135 , P . G . C ; E . Howell , P . M . 6 to ; J . Hurd , P . M . 1199 ; J . Arney , P . G . S . 1199 ; Gen . H . E . Doherty , P . P . G . S . W ., 53 and 906 ;; s . Edwards , W . M . 51 ; W . 'F . Langworthy , 1199 ; 1 R . M . Worlock , P . G . S . BrUtol , 1296 ; VV . Ling , P . P . G . S . B ., P . M . 1199 ; C . A . Bush , P . P . G . D . C , P . M . 136 3 ; C . L . F . Edwards , P . P . G . D . Somerset , P . M . 1199 ; F . J . Fargus , P . G . S . B . Bristol , P . M . 187 -, R . Compton , P . P . G . S . D .
Bristol ; W . H . Dill , L . G . A . P ., P . M . 906 ; J . Jefferies , W . M . 1199 ; J . R . Bramble , P . P . G . S . W . Bristol , P . M . 10 ? . The ceremony having ended , the brethren , who comletely filled the lodge room , dined at the Royal I Iotel , the number sitting down being fifty-three . After dinner the usual Masonic toasts were proposed and duly . honoured , and numerous were the wishes expressed for the success of the new lodge .
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Contents.
CONTENTS .
Kei-iitir . s ii' MASONIO M EETINGS!—Craft Masomy 43 _ > Koyal Arch 435 Ancient and Accepted Rile 433 Ii struclion 42 5 Royal Masonic Institution for Girls 4 JJ Supreme Council 33 rd Degree New Zealand 42 S Consecration of lhe Coleridge Lodge , No . ijio 43 $
Consecration of the Lodge of Obedience . No . 1751 436 Consecration of Faithful Lodge of Mark Master Masons 427 United Gi . inil Lodge 4 * S New l . odqcs 4 2 ^ . - ' urrcy Masonic Hall 4 a ! i Letters From Our IrrepressibleCorrcspondent 428 Masonic Notes and Queries 429 Brethren of -. lie Ministerial Cabinet in Liverpool 435 Roval Masonic Institution for Bovs 42 Q
Reviews 439 Notes on Art , & c 4 J 9 The Grand Lodge of Scolland 430 'flic nauliutte 430 Le Monde Maconnique 43 1 A New- Idea 43 CORRESPONDENCE : — London Masonic Charity Association 431 Tmr . Cathedral 431 Provincial Grand Lodge of Hampshire and the Isle of WUht 433
Admission of Members 432 Was Pope Pius IX . A Freemason ? 433 Nun-Masonic Lectures 433 Locum Tene'lis 433 Masonic Sobiicty 433 Lord Lytllcton ' s Monument 433 Micrometers 433 New Masonic Hall at Chacewater 433 Freemasonry in India 433 Masonic and ' General Tidings .. „ 434 Lodge Meetings for Next Week 434 Advertisements i ., ii ., iii ., iv . v ., vi .
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REPORTS , etc ., intended for insertion in current number , should reach the Office , ( 198 , Fleet-street ) , by 12 o ' clock noon , on Wednesdays .
Reports Of Masonic Meetings.
REPORTS OF MASONIC MEETINGS .
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ALEXANDRA PALACE LODGE ( No . 1541 ) . —On Saturday last this young but prosperous lodge held a most interesting meeting , over which Bro . Haigh , the very efficient W . M ., presided , assisted by his 1 xcellent worliing officers—viz ., Bro . Lee , S . W . ; Bro . Daniel , J . W . ; Bro . Larchin , S . D . ; Bro . Kensington , J . D . ; IJro . Denison , I . G . ; and Bro . " aimer , " . M . The lodge
was attended by a numerous and distinguished number of visitors anil members . The initiation of Messrs . Jarmain , Hcrridge , and Clark into Masonry was performed by the W . M . in his usual impressive manner , as was the passing i . f Bro . Boyle , and the raising of Bros . Burrow and Hrookman . After the very arduous labours of the loHge , the W . M ., his officers , and the brethren adjourned to the
banqueting hall to welcome about thirty ladies , who had bien specially invited to the banquet . At the conclusion t'f the excellent dinner , provided in Bros . Bertram and Roberts' usual elegant style , Bro . Ward rendered giace "for these and all Thy mercies , " in the most effective maimer , his splendid voice and execution being highly appreciated by the company . The usual loyal toasts
being followed by that of " . I he Grand Officers , " was ably and appropriately responded to by Bro . Buss , the courteous and obliging Assisant Grand Secretary . Bro . Palmer , P . M ., in proposing " The Health of the W . M ., " took ec-1 a > ion to dilate upon the prosperous state of the lodge , and to thank the W . M . and the other brethren who had been so assiduous in promoting so agreeable and pleasurable a
meeting . I he W . M ., in his eloquent reply , strongly urged tlie cause of the several Masonic Charitable Institutions . Bro . Stacey , in proposing the toast of " The Ladies , " felt convinced that this meeting augured well for an annual invitation to the ladies . Bro . Rubenstein replied in a very happy vein on their behalf . The pleasures of the evening wire much enhanced by the excellent singing
of Miss Edith Daniel and Mrs . Shipway , as also by Bro . Ward , Miss Bennett and Mrs . Shipway giving with much eclat many concerted pieces on the pianoforte ; Bro . Dyte , P . M ., Treasurer , and Bro . Gush rendering good sei vices as Stewards . LIVERPOOL—Lodge of Israel ( No . 1502 ) . — The last quarterly meeting of this lodge before the annual
installation took place on Monday evening , the 19 th August , at the alasonic Hall , Hope-street , Liverpool , There were present Bros . Alexander Jones , W . M . ; S . Schonstadt , S . W . ; Rev . H . D . Marks , J . W . ; Maurice Hart , I . P . M . and Hon . Sec ; R . Robinson , P . M ., D . C . ; S . J . Wareing , S . D . ; S . J . Henochsberg , J . D . ; M . P . Tucski , I . G . ; ( . Saber , S . S . ; W . G . Veale . Org . ; and
W . H . Ball , Tyler . Among the private members present were Bros . A . J . Henochsberg , P . M . ; H . S . Tobiss ; L . Courtenay , S . W . 1609 ; A . Hart , W . M . 724 ; B . Levy , L . Barnett , H . M . Silver , A . Isaacs , B . Woolf , J . Lazarus , M . Baum , A . Zolki , M . H . Edwards , E . J . Frazer , J . R . Grant , D . Gabriel , sen ., II . Goldbard , H . Henochsberg , Sol . Jacobs , A . Levy , E . S . Myer , A . Rabau , L .
Simmons , E . Scott , B . D . Smaje , & c The visitors included Bros . J . L . Bowes , P . P . G . J . W . Cumb . and West . ; Barnett , W . M . 249 ; J . Ileycs , P . M . 249 ; McLaren , 1380 ; Ballard , P . M . 724 ; Henry Leslie , 1 C 09 , tec After ' the minutes had been read and confirmed , and the ballot taken for a candidate , the W . M . initiated Messrs . Ansell
and Ehrenfelilt into the mysteries of the First Degree . The tools were impressively explained by the J . W ., and the ancient charge admirably delivered by the S . W . The J . D . on behalf of Bro . Wright ( from whom a letter of apology for non-attendance was read in consequence of family sickness ) presented Bro . Wright ' s account of his stewardship at the festival of the Royal Masonic Institution for
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Girls in May last . A cordial vote of thanks was ordered to be recorded on the minutes to Bro . Wright for so faithfully representing the Lodge of Israel on the occasion . The brethren then adjourned to the banqueting hall for supper , and during the evening the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and responded to . The toast of " The Fund of Benevolence in connection with the
Lodge of Israel " ( one of the chief glories of its constitution ) was received with especial enthusiasm , and when Bro . R . Robinson , P . M ., who submitted the toast , made an appeal to the benevolence of the newly-initiated brethren ( Bros . Ansell and Ehrenfeldt ) they both gave practical proof of the truth of their reply to the " charity test" by
contributing liberally to the excellent institution . During the evening Bro . Isaacs sang " The Old Arm Chair , " with fine taste and feeling . Bros . M . Hart , P . M ., and W . G . Veale , Organist , delighted the brethren with the fine old duett "The Minute Gun at Sea ; " Bro . L . Courtenay , S . W . 1609 , recited with pure and telling dramatic effect ,
"Poor Mary , the Maid of the Inn ; " Bro . H . Henochsberg gave a humorous refrain suitable for the seaside season called" Bathing ; " Bro . the Rev . II . D . Marks sang " The Village Blacksmith " with much effect ; and by special desire Bro . M . Hart contributed " Nancy Lee " to the general harmony of a pleasant evening . The brethren separated shortly after ro o ' clock , amply satisfied both with " labour and refreshment . "
Royal Arch.
Royal Arch .
PORTSEA . —Royal SussexChapter ( No . 342 ) . —An emergency meeting of this old ^ chapttr vvas held on Monday , the 26 th inst ., for the purpose of exalting
candidates into this Supreme Degree , a necessity in consequence of the considerable work which this chapter has to perform , under the successful management of its zealous and enthusiastic officers . There were present M . E . Comp . A . Riddell , Z ; G . A . Green , II .-, R . Twiney , J . ; E . S . Main and S . R . Ellis , P . Z . ' s ; J . Willmott , P . S . ; and many other officers and companions ; likewise visiting Comps . Clay
and J . Clark , the much esteemed and able Principal Sojourner of the Havant Chapter , 804 . Only one candidate attended , but the ceremony was most creditably performed ; the rendering of the instructive and interesting lecture as well as the important work of the Principal Sojourner deserving high commendation . After the chapter was closed the companions adjourned to the banquet room and duly honoured the usual toasts . There was no banquet , as
the Principal and companions endeavour to restrict excessive Masonic dining as much as possible . Much innocent amusement was occasioned over the refreshments from the honest rivalry existing "between the respective Principal Sojourners belonging to Havant and the Royal Sussex Chapters , which has resulted in both companions being now regarded as second to none in thb province in discharging this important office .
Ancient And Accepted Rite.
Ancient and Accepted Rite .
On Thursday , the 22 nd inst ., the usual meeting ofthe Cornwall Chapter of Rose Croix met al the handsome and well appointed Masonic Hall , Public Rooms , Truro , when there were present 111 . Bros . Col . Peard , 30 * , P . M . W . S ., acting M . W . S . ; W . J . Hughan , 31 ° , P . M . W . S . ; Chas . Truscott , jun . 30 , ist Gen . ; and the following Sov . Princes : Ex . and Perfect Bros . W . Mason , R .-, A . Luke , 2 nd
Herald ; J . J . Taylor , Capt . of Guard ; T . Hocking , Organist ; W . Rooks , Outer Guard ; R . Carter , W . M . Rogers , Capt . Simcoe , T . Hart , S . H . F . Cox . The chapter was duly opened by Col . Peard , when Very 111 . Bro . General Doherty C . B ., 33 , Deputy Inspector General for the W . S . district , was announced as in attendance . The gallant officer was received with due honours under the Arch of Steel , and
the business of the chapter was then proceeded with . The minutes were read and confirmed , and the ballot taken for Bro . Albert Elford , P . M ., Prov . G . Steward , who was unanimously elected , and being present was duly installed and perfected a Kn ight of the Pelican and Eagle and Sovereign Prince , Rose Croix , 18 th degree , the intermediate degrees having been previausly communicated to the
candidate by IU . Bro . Hughan . 111 . Brc . Emra Holmes , 31 , P . M . W . S . of the Victoria Chapter , Ipswich ( who was present as a visitor ) , was proposed as a joining member of this chapter by Col . Peard , and seconded by Bro . Hughan , who took occasion to remark that although Bro . Holmes might not be known to some of the biethren present , he might say that he had been a correspondent of his ( Bro .
Hughan ' s ) for years , and he was an enthusiastic supporter of and writer on the High Degrees , particularly the Order of the Temple and the Ancient and Accepted Rite . Bro . Hughan also moved that a vote of ten guineas should be given to the Charities and placed on his list , as he had undertaken a Stewardship , having received large subscriptions from several brethren . Our learned brother said
that it was said that the High Degrees swallowed up money that ought to go to the Charities , and that the brethren who joined these degrees did not properly support those Institutions . He found , on the contrary , that the brethren who belonged to the High Degrees were the best supporters of the great Masonic Charities . Bro . Hughan ' s motion was agreed to nem . con . 111 . Bro . Gen . Doherty addressed the
brethren in complimentary terms , and said that he was pleased to observe that when brethren could not attend they mostly sent a wrilten excuse explaining the reason of their absence . In some chapters he could name this was not done , and he thought it was but a small matter for members to write a note of explanation when they were prevented attending . The brethren then separated , the chapter being closed , and there being no banquet .
INSTRUCTION . WHITTINGTON LODGE ( No . 862 . ) At the meeting onjWednesday 28 th inst ., at the Red Lion , Popping
Ancient And Accepted Rite.
Court , Fleet Street , Bro . Thompson , W . M . ; Hallam , S . W . Drury , J . W . ; Long , Preceptor ; and others were present . The ceremony of Initiation was rehearsed by the W . M ., after which he vacated the chair to Bro . Alcock who then very ably performed the ceremony of installation some of
the Sections of the ist Lecture were then worked by the brethren . Bro . Collinson of the Mother Lodge was elected a joining member , and Bro . H . allam the W . M . ; for the ensuing week . A vote of thanks having been accorded to Bro . Alcock for his able working the lodge was closed .
Supreme Council 33rd Degree New Zealand.
SUPREME COUNCIL 33 rd DEGREE NEW ZEALAND .
The second anniversary cf the Supreme Council for New Zealand was celebrated at Dunedin , on Friilay , June 14 th . The representatives of it resident there , together with the members of the " Sphint " Rose Croix Cnapter and Templar Priory of Otago , were entertained at the
Grange by 111 . Bro . J . Hyde Harris , 33 ° , L . G . C . Several toasts were proposed , and all responded to most heartily . They comprised "The Queen and Craft , " "Supreme Council 33 and Grand Orient of Egypt , " "The Supreme Council of New Zealand , " " Abs ; nt and Honorary Members of same ( coupled with the name of Bro . W . Officer , 33 % Edinburgh ) , " "The Memory of the late 111 . Bro . 0
Thicl , 33 . " "The Members of the Rose Croix Chapters under the Supreme Council of New Zealand , " " The Priory of Otago , " "Our good Host . " "An especial compliment was paid to the name of Bro . Officer , in speaking of him as one who , notwithstanding his onerous business engagements in the old country , had yet bestowed much time and attention upon
Masonic matters in general , besides evincing a warm interest in the Supreme Council of New Zealand , by using his influence in promoting and furthering its establishment and success . The brethren separated after having pasied a most agreeable evening , and one of a nature tending to bind the members together in the bonds of that fraternal feeling which has ever been the ornament of the Craft .
Royal Masonic Institution For Girls.
ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR GIRLS .
The General Committee of this Institution , met on Thursday at Freemasons' Hall , Col . Creaton , V . P ., in the chair . There were also present Bros . A . H . Tattershall , E . H . Finney , R . B . Webster , James E . Peters , Thomas W . White , E . R . Shervill , Arthur E . Gladwell , Thomas
Massa , H . Browse , F . R . W . Hedges , Sec , H . Massey ( Freemason . ) The Secretary's proposal that the Guarantee Society be accepted as his surety for the £ 500 was accepted . Bro . Brown gave notice of motion for next meeting that the Institution pay the premium . Two children were accepted as candidates for the election in April next .
The Chairman gave notice of motion for election of four children instead of three at the October election . He also gave notice of motion for the Quarterly Committee in October , " That a Sub-Committee of five brethren be appointed to consider and report to the Quarterly Committee in January next , on the advisability of revising the Laws of the Institution . A vote of thanks to the Chairman closed the proceedings .
Consecration Of The Coleridge Lodge, No. 1750.
CONSECRATION OF THE COLERIDGE LODGE , No . 1750 .
The ceremony of the consecration of thii new lodge took place at Clevedon , near Bath , on Saturday , the 17 th inst . The lodge room is at Sandringham House , and has been fitted and furnished in the most complete manner , the decoration of the room having been successfully carried
out by Mr . Hewlett , of Clevedon . The ceremony of consecration was most ably performed by the V . W . Bro . Else , D . P . G . M ., and the officers of P . G . L . of Somerset . Bro . W . Ling , P . M . 1199 , was installed W . M . for the ensuing year , and Bros . T . Barnes , P . M . 108 , and W . F Langworthy , 1199 , Wardens . The following were amongst the brethren present : Bros .
R . C . Else , D . P . G . M . Somerset ; A . W . Adair , P . P G . M . Somerset ; E . Payne , P . G . D ., P . G . T . ; F . R . Prideaux . P . G . S ., P . M . 291 , P . P . G . D . C ; S . Bryant , P . P . G . S . W , Somerset , T . Barnes , P . M . 108 , P . P . G . S . W . Bristol ; H . W . Batton , 291 , P . M ., P . G . D . C ; George Knight , 291 ; P . M ., P . P . G . S . D . ; J . Mountstevens , 1199 , P . M . P . P . G . A . P . ; W . M . Fosty , 291 , P . M ., P . P . G . S . W . ; J . Sumsion , _ j ^ f
S . W ., P . M . 855 ; J . Hunt , 135 . P . G . J . D . ; W . E . Reeves , 906 , P . M ., P . P . P . G . O . ; A . Villar , 261 , P . G . I . W . ; S . Lewis , 1222 , W . M . ; F . J . Brown , 41 , P . M ., P . S . G . W . ; W . Thompson , 976 , P . M ., P . D . Somerset ; J . Tanner , P . M . 1707 , P . P . S . D . Essex ; J . Freeman , 906 ; W . Pearce , 610 , P . M ., P . P . G . P . G . T . Pain , Cio , P . P . G . P . ; T . A . Smith , 1199 , P . M . ; W .
Hodges , 1296 , P . M . ; Frederick Scale , 135 , P . G . C ; E . Howell , P . M . 6 to ; J . Hurd , P . M . 1199 ; J . Arney , P . G . S . 1199 ; Gen . H . E . Doherty , P . P . G . S . W ., 53 and 906 ;; s . Edwards , W . M . 51 ; W . 'F . Langworthy , 1199 ; 1 R . M . Worlock , P . G . S . BrUtol , 1296 ; VV . Ling , P . P . G . S . B ., P . M . 1199 ; C . A . Bush , P . P . G . D . C , P . M . 136 3 ; C . L . F . Edwards , P . P . G . D . Somerset , P . M . 1199 ; F . J . Fargus , P . G . S . B . Bristol , P . M . 187 -, R . Compton , P . P . G . S . D .
Bristol ; W . H . Dill , L . G . A . P ., P . M . 906 ; J . Jefferies , W . M . 1199 ; J . R . Bramble , P . P . G . S . W . Bristol , P . M . 10 ? . The ceremony having ended , the brethren , who comletely filled the lodge room , dined at the Royal I Iotel , the number sitting down being fifty-three . After dinner the usual Masonic toasts were proposed and duly . honoured , and numerous were the wishes expressed for the success of the new lodge .