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Provincial Meetings.

Money , C . B ., P . G . M . ; Dr . Ralph Gooding , P . M . and Treas . i , P . G . D . ; W . Laker , P . M . ; G . Laker , P . M .: Sillitoe , ! P . M . ; P . Shepherd , P . M ., P . G . S . B . ; KillicW , P . M . ; Nightingale , P . M . ; T . H . Roberts , P . M . 153 S ; II . Trower . P . M . ; H . Simmons , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B ., Sec . ; Rees , P . M . ; J . Mew , P . M ., P . P . G . P ., Treas . ; and others .

The lodge having been opened , the ceremony of installing the new VV . M . was performed in a very impressive manner by Bro . E . G . Feild , I . P . M . —so impressive in fact , that the Prov . Grand Master complimented him in the highest terms as to the working of the lodge . He also spoke in high terms of the manner in which the VV . M . did his duty as presiding over the lodge and also at the banquet . He

said he was also gratified at being present , and spoke in feeling terms of the brotherly love and good feeling which reigned in the lodge . He was delighted with the whole arrangements that had been made for the comfort of the brethren , and expressed his opinion that the arrangements at the banquet , the decorations , and the menu were certainly all that could possibly be desired . He also expressed great

satisfaction at the arrangements for Masonic purposes which had been carried out since he visited the lodge 12 months ago . Bro . Dr . Ralph Gooding , P . M . and Treas . 1 , P . G . D ., also expressed his delight at the satisfactory working of the lodge , and he congratulated the Installing Master and the new W . M . for the way in which they had carried out

their duties . He had been to many lodges , but he never saw work better done than on that occasion . It afforded him the greatest possible pleasure to be present at the installation of his old and much esteemed friend , Bro . Markham , who , he was sure , would carry out his duties in the most satisfactory manner . After the transaction of other business , the lodge was

closed . At a later period of the evening , a splendid banquet was laid out in the large Market Hall , which was decorated for the occasion in a vey tasteful manner . Grace having been sung by Bro . Herbert Schartau ' s pari singers , to music by Dr . John Smith , an excellent banquet was done ample justice to by all who were present , when the usual toasts were proposed and duly honoured .

SHIPLEY . Airedale Lodge ( No . 387 ) . —The installation meeting was held at the Saltaire Institute , on Wednesday , the 7 th inst ., when ( here uere present Bros . R . Knight , W . M . ; Francis Lister , S . W . ; Henry Telford , J . W . ; G . Pickles , S . D . ; VV . Jackson , J . D . ; J . C . Baumann , as I . G . ; J . Cromai k , Tyler ; A . Swaine , Org . ; C . VV .

Curran , I . P . M . ; J . Hey , P . M ., P . G . Std . Br . ; Lhas . Howroyd , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C ; E . Ikaton , P . M . ; Henry Mitchell , P . M . ; Wm . Oddy , P . M ., Sec ; J . Tillotson , P . M . ; F . Ives , P . M . ; and others . Visitors : Bros . J . Hudson , VV . M . 265 ; Wm . GreennooJ , VV . M . 439 ; Ed . Brown , W M . JOS ; C II . Speight , P . M . 302 ; Edward Mackay . W . M . Geo ; C . K . MacGregor , I . P . M . 439 ; C .

H . Haste , W . M . elect 439 ; VV . H . Haley , I . P . M . 101 S ; F . Smith , I . P . M . 1302 ; A . Stephenson , P M . 1 G 4 S , P . P , G . D . C ; A . Butteruoith . VV . M . 1034 ; J . Wilson , P . M . 1034 P . P . G . Std . Br . ; VV . T . Beanland , P . M . 1 CG 2 , P . P . G . S . B . ; Wm . Outhwaitc , P . M . and Treas . 1712 ; Jas . Davis , 1214 ; J . Nivcn , W . M . 2321 ; S . A . Auty , P . M ., Chap . 2321 ; I . Wainman Holmes , P . M . 2321 , P . P . G . O . ;

] . T . Last , Treas . 2321 ; R . Love , VV . M . 2330 ; Charles " Cromack , I . P . M . 2330 ; J . Hill , S . W ., W . M . elect 2330 ; J . Cromack , S . D . 2330 ; and others . Alter the lodge had been opened , and the minutes of the previous lodge duly confirmed , the ballot was taken for the election of Treasurer which stood over from the previous lodge , when Bro . John Hey , P . M ., Prov . G . Std . Br ., was

duly elected . He has held the office for iS years . Bro Henry Telford , J . W ., W . M . elect , was then presented by Bro . Henry Mitchell , P . M ., for the benefit of installation , and was obligated by Bro . G . Heaton , P . M . A Boird of 2 S Installed Master was formed and Bro . Telford was duly installed into the chair of K . S . in a satisfactory manner . The W . M . invested his officers for the ensuing year as

follows : Bros . R . Knight , I . P . M . ; Geo . Pickles , S . W . ; Wheatley Jackson , J . W . ; F . Lister , Chap . ; lohn Hey , P . M ., Prov . G . Std . Br ., Treas . ; Henry Mitchell , P . M ., Sec . ; VV . H . Fawcett , S . D . ; J . Cromack , J . D . ; Amos Booth , I . G . ; and Israel Cromack , Tyler . Bro . VV . Oddy , P . M ., was elected the Representative of the lodge on the Provincial Charity Committee . The addresses to the W . M .

and Wardens were given by Bro . C . W . Curran , P . M ., in an able manner . Four propositions of candidates for initiation were received , and after " Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was closed . At refreshment the W . M . preside ] , when the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured , and a very pleasant evening was spent .

SOUTHEND . Priory Lodge ( No . 1000 ) . —A meeting was held on Thursday , the 15 th inst ., at the Middleton Hotel , when there were present Bros . B . Thomas , W . M . ; A . Vandeword , S . W . ; C . VV . Barnard , J . W . ; Rev . T . VV . Herbert , P . P . G . C , Chap . ; F . Wood , P . M ., P . l' . S . G . W ., Treas . ; A . Lucking , P . M ., P . G . P ., Sec . ; F . J . Cumine ,

S . D . ; E . J . Bowmaker , J . D . ; W . Elam , as I . G . ; B Fearnside , Org . ; J . A . ITobday , S . W . 1 G 0 , Steward ; A VV . Martin , P . G . T .. Tyler ; C . Floyd , P . M . 1 S 17 , P . P . A G P . ; H . Brown , jun ., F . J . Wood , J . C Creswell , J Pritchard , L . Warren , VV . T . Darke , 15 . H . Taylor , G Reed , T . A . Browning , A . Prevost , and H . O . Grcnfelt Visitors : Bros . W . Berridge , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B ., and A j . Marden , 1 S 17 . , The minutes having been read and conlirmed , Bro . T . A

Bcowning was raised to the Third Degree . Bro . A . Vandeword , S . W ., was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing year ; Bro . F . Wood , P . M ., was unanimously re-elected Treasurer for the - 'Sth year ; and Bro . A . VV . Martin was unanimously re-elected Tyler for the _ 15 t . I 1 year . The Auditors having been appointed , a c in filiate for initiation and a brother for joining having loee-n proposed , the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to refreshment .

A recently-deceased duke was showing an American lady some of the sig hts of London , and , among other places , pointed out the Houses of Parliament . " Well , now , " she exclaimed , " what is that line building ? It ain ' t the gasworksis if ? " "It is , madam , " be replied , " of the whole

, British nation . " The story is told by the Gas Lngineers ' Magazine ,

Royal Arch.

Royal Arch .

SHIPLEY . Moravian Chapter ( No . 3 S 7 ) . —The annual Installation meeting of this chapter was held on Wednesday , tile 14 h ins * ., at the Masonic I-iooms , Saltaire Institute , when there were present Comps Jeremiah L . Atherton , P . / ,. Coo , P . P . G . H . ; M . E . Z . ; John Tillotson , II . ; C . VV . Curran , J . ; G . R . Macgregor , P . S . ; Wm . Oddy , P . Z ., S 15 . ; John Hey , P . Z . as S . N . ; J . T . Last , D . C . ; John

Niven ; R . Knight ; L . Arenslierg ; Dr . R . Bates ; Dr . R . Bryden ; Joseph Dawson ; and W . Slice-r . Visitors : Comps . Fountain Read , M E . Z . 302 ; F . C . Robinson , P . Z . 302 ; Joseph Wilson , P . Z . 302 ; John Ingleby , 302 ; and T . H . Pattinson , H . 600 . The chapter was opened , and the minutes of the previous convocation read and confirmed . t _ nmp . J . L . Atherton , P . P . G . IL , then installed the following Principals : Comps . J .

Tillotson , ' / .. ; C . VV . Curran , H ; andG . R . Macgregor , J . The following were invested officers for the ensuing year : Comps . Wm . Oddy , P . Z ., S . E . ; John Hey , P . Z ., treas . ; Dr . Kichard Bates , S . N . ; John A . Godwin , P . S . ; John Thornton , ist A . S . ; James B . Fearnley , 2 nd A . S . ; and W . Sheer , Janitor , the customary addresses were given by Comps . Atherton and Wilson , P . Z . 302 . After refreshment the usual loyal and Masonic toasts

were duly honoured . Comp . Tillotson , M . E . Z ., proposed "The Visitors , " according them a cordial welcome . Comp . J . Read , M . E . Z . 302 , in responding for the visitors , thanked the companions for the hearty greeting and generous hospitality accorded to them and congra : ul eted the chapter on the excellent manner the ceremonies had been rendered by Comp . Atherton , P . P . G . H ., who was so well known in the province as a perfect master

of the ritual . That was his fi .-st visit to the chapter , and as he had been so much gratified , he hoped to have an early opportunity of repeiting the visit , and concluded by offering the hospitality of the Charity Chapter , No . 30 :, to the companions present . Comp . T . H . Pattinson , H . Go ¦ , in proposing the toast of "The M . I 5 . Z ., " congratulated Comp . John Tillotson upon the position he had attained in the chapter , which he was

satisfied would not suffer under hi * rule . Comp . Pattinson referred to the antiquity of the mystic symbols pecu i-ir to this Degree , and of the reverence and respect with which they ought to be regards ! by the companions , when it was remcnil . ered that the same symbolism prevailed amongst the companions in remote antiquity , tie sages of the EgypTnns , Assyrians , and Persians lor c : ntuiies prior to the Christian era . Comp . Pattinson congratulated the chapter on the efficiency ot its wor'ring . He was pleased

to have been present , and to have the privilege of submitting this toast . Comp . Tillotson , M . E . Z ., in responding , thanked the companions for lhe cordiality with which the toast hid been received . lie was proud of the position to which he hid attained , and promised to u ^ e his utm 1 st endeavours for the continued success of the chapter . Since hi ; exaltatiun he had not onca loe-en absent from the meeii . ogs . A pleasant evening was spent .

Mark Masonry.

Mark Masonry .

PLUMSTEAD . Excelsior Lodge ( No . 22 G ) . —At a meeting of the above 11 unshing ledge , held at the Masonic Hall , on the 16 th inst ., Bro . C Joll ; , r ' . t' . G . O ., W . M ., in the chair , it was uniin ' mously resolved , en tile motion of Bro . Capt . VV . Weston , P . M ., P . P . J . G . W ., seconded by Bro . Capt . G . Spinks , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B ., and supported by several of the members present , " that Br ) . Colonel C .

Vansittart , S . W ., should be pres-nted with a special jewel on his J aving Engl ond lor Gibra'tar , as a mark ot ; he esteem ol the brethren . " The VV .. VL , Bro . G . Kennedy , P . M ., P . P . G . ii ., Sec , and Bro . C O upland , P . M ., P . P . G . S . VV ., also spoke un the matter , and after Bro . Vansittart had returned thanks , the lodge was closed , and at the social board the gallint C il . 'ii . Ts health was drunk in bumpers .

Devon Masonic Educational Fund.

DEVON MASONIC EDUCATIONAL FUND .

Ol'EKATIC Co . NCKKr -IT PLYMOUTH . A grand operatic concert was given in the Plymouth Guildhall on the 14 th instant in aid of the Devon Masonic Educational Fund . The hall was filled in every part , and the concert was a thorough success in every respect , Masonic Plymouth being well pleased

with the result . 'The arrangements , which were all excellent , had been carried out by a Committee of Worship ; ul Masters of the lodges ol the Three 'Towns , with Bro . Godfrey Evans , W . AI . 1550 , as Chairman , assisted by several Past Masters and other brethren who acted as Stewards . The concert was held under the banner eif Prudence Lodge , No . 1550 , and a special

dispensation had been granted by the Prov . Grand Master for brethren to wear their regalia on the occasion . In connection with the arrangements , special mention should be made of the valuable services of Bros . John B . Gover and VV . H . Dillion , Hon . Secretaries ot the conceit . Supported by such a miuierousaiid influential body as tbe I'Veemascms of tine Three 'Towns , it was

felt from the first that the concert was bound to be a success , and the results realised every expectation . The brethren put in an appearance in great numbers , their regalia , adding to the effect of the lout ensemble , being evidently regarded by those outside the mystic Craft as a great novelty . Most of the re-served seats were taken by brethren and their friends . The object of the Devon Masonic Educational Fund

is to educate and clothe the children of deceased brethren , and it is gratifying ( o know that as a result of the concert the tund will be greatly benefited . The attendance was so large that many people had to be accommodated in the orchestra . The services of all who took part in the concert were freely given . The musical arrangements were in the hands of Bro . W . Willoughby , Mus . Bac . Oxon ., and great credit is

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due to him for the excellently arranged programme which was provided , and for the success of the concert generally . The first part of the programme consisted of songs , quartets , and madrigals from Bro . Sir Arthur Sullivan ' s operas , special permission to sing these having been obtained from Mr . R . D'O yley Carte , The second part comprised selections from the grand

operas . The vocalists were : Soprano , Mrs . Willoughby ; contralto , Miss Ada Bowden ; tenors , Bro . C . F . Hocking and Mr . R . Wri ght ; baritone , Bro . R . White ; basso , Mr . A . E . Brown ; solo violin , Bro . H . R . Ball , L . R . A . M . ; grand organ , Bro . J . Hele , Mus . Bac , P . P . G . O . Cornwall ; and pianoforte , Miss Lilian E .

Blight . Bro . VV . Willoughby was the conductor , and there was a choir and orchestra of over 100 performers . The orchestra had been made to look very pretty by ferns , plants , and palms , kindly supplied by Bro . J . _ W . Penwarn , S . D . 1550 . The concert opened with an overture from the

" Bohemian Girl , " in which the power of the organ and the abilities of the orchestra were full y brought out . Then followed soineol the prettiest numbers from the most popular operas . The madrigal " Brightl y dawns our wedding day , " from "The Mikado , " was admirably rendered , and the quartette " The world is but a broken toy" (" Princess Ida" ) , by Mrs .

Willoughby , Miss Bowden , Mr . R . Wright , and Mr . A . E . Brown , was received with great favour . Bro . R . White scored in his first attempt . The song and chorus , " When Britons really ruled the waves . " from " Iolanthe , " was most cordially encored , Bro . White ' s fine baritone being heard to advantage . He responded with another verse . Bro . C . F . Hocking charmed the

audience with his splendid tenor voice of line range and purity . As a result of his song , " Take a pair of sparkling eyes" ( " Gondoliers ") , he also was compelled to repeat the effort . The sextet and chorus from " Patience , " " 1 hear the soft note , " was tunefull y sung , and Miss Bowden , an excellent contralto , gave a sympathetic rendering of the recitation and ballad ,

" My Lord , a suppliant , " from " Iolanthe . " Both the selections from the " Pirates of Penzance" were beautifully given , Bro . R . White doing full justice to the solo , " With cat-like tread , " and Mrs . Willoughby receiving ample tokens of appreciation for her singing of " Poor wandering one . " Bro . C . 1 " . Hocking was quite as successful in the ballad from " La Ciirale" as

in his former effort , and , in response to an undeniable encore , he gave "Let me like a soldier fall , " from " Marit . uia . " 'The quait-rte " Strange adventure " ( " Yeomen ol the Guard" ) , by Mrs . Willoughby , Miss lieowden , Mr . L . Wri ght , and Mr . A . E . Brown , was one of the most taking items on the programme , and Bro . R . White ' s "Ho ! Jolly Jeiikin" 1 " Ivanhoe " , with

chorus , was another enjoyable effort , and the first part of a thoroughly delightful programme was concluded with the madrigal from "limidigore , " "When the buds are blossoming . " The second part went quite as well as the first . Opening with " Crown Diamonds " ( Auber ) , the audience were next gratified with the chorus and tenor

cavatina from D ,. 'ii ;/ etti ' s " Lucia di Lammermoor , " "Hail to the happy bridal day , " in which Mr . R . Wright distinguished himsell . Alondelssohn ' s vintage song , " Lurelly , " was also a pretty item , and Mr . A . E . Brown received a hearty encore for the song from " Maritana , " " Now , my courage . " He responded with " The Diver , " which was equally well rendered . In no

elfort did the chorus sing lu butter advantage than in the imp essive " Angelus" trum " Maritana . " " Mr . R . Wright completely carried toe audience with him in his singing of the ballad ' Happy with winged feet " ( " Ivanliue" ) , and in response tua recall gave" There is a flower that bloomtth . " The grand selection from " Gounod ' s Faust , " which embraced the church « . <«»

soldiers' chorus , with duet and final trio , was very finel y given by Mrs . Willoughb y as Marguerite , Mr . R . Wright as Faust , and Mr . A . E . Brown as Mephistopheles , ami was received with great applause . The last item was Wagner ' s 'Hail bright abode " ( "Tanrilia ( iser " J , which the chui ' r renelered with

excellent precision . The singing of the Nationl Anthem brought a most enjoyable concert to a close , and there is no doubt that the generous support given to it will enable the promoters to hand over a substantial sum to a very deserving Masonic Institution .

Installation Of Grand Superintendent Of Glasgow.

INSTALLATION OF GRAND SUPERINTENDENT OF GLASGOW .

The most important event that has happened in connection with Arch Masonry in the West of Scotland for a long time past w ., s happily celebrated on the 19 th inst . Consequent on the retirement , after 14 years ' reign of M . E . Comp . W . J . Euston , Grand

Superintendent over this , the most important of the provinces in our jurisdiction , a successor had to be elected , and at the unanimous request of the daughter chapters , the Supreme Dudy was pleased to appoint in his room one ol the most energetic and highly respected members on her roll , Comp . . VI . ij or F . W . Allan , 32 ' , who has served in the subordin Ue , as well as hi gher offices , for

many terms , 111 both provinciil , and Grand Lodge and Chapter , with unvarying application and acceptability . Great preparations were made in order that the auspicious occasion might be a signal success , and the efforts were redoubled when it iv . is announced that our new M . E . Grand ' / ,., Comp . the lit . Hon . Lord Saltoun , had offered to perform the installation ceremony .

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Provincial Meetings.

Money , C . B ., P . G . M . ; Dr . Ralph Gooding , P . M . and Treas . i , P . G . D . ; W . Laker , P . M . ; G . Laker , P . M .: Sillitoe , ! P . M . ; P . Shepherd , P . M ., P . G . S . B . ; KillicW , P . M . ; Nightingale , P . M . ; T . H . Roberts , P . M . 153 S ; II . Trower . P . M . ; H . Simmons , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B ., Sec . ; Rees , P . M . ; J . Mew , P . M ., P . P . G . P ., Treas . ; and others .

The lodge having been opened , the ceremony of installing the new VV . M . was performed in a very impressive manner by Bro . E . G . Feild , I . P . M . —so impressive in fact , that the Prov . Grand Master complimented him in the highest terms as to the working of the lodge . He also spoke in high terms of the manner in which the VV . M . did his duty as presiding over the lodge and also at the banquet . He

said he was also gratified at being present , and spoke in feeling terms of the brotherly love and good feeling which reigned in the lodge . He was delighted with the whole arrangements that had been made for the comfort of the brethren , and expressed his opinion that the arrangements at the banquet , the decorations , and the menu were certainly all that could possibly be desired . He also expressed great

satisfaction at the arrangements for Masonic purposes which had been carried out since he visited the lodge 12 months ago . Bro . Dr . Ralph Gooding , P . M . and Treas . 1 , P . G . D ., also expressed his delight at the satisfactory working of the lodge , and he congratulated the Installing Master and the new W . M . for the way in which they had carried out

their duties . He had been to many lodges , but he never saw work better done than on that occasion . It afforded him the greatest possible pleasure to be present at the installation of his old and much esteemed friend , Bro . Markham , who , he was sure , would carry out his duties in the most satisfactory manner . After the transaction of other business , the lodge was

closed . At a later period of the evening , a splendid banquet was laid out in the large Market Hall , which was decorated for the occasion in a vey tasteful manner . Grace having been sung by Bro . Herbert Schartau ' s pari singers , to music by Dr . John Smith , an excellent banquet was done ample justice to by all who were present , when the usual toasts were proposed and duly honoured .

SHIPLEY . Airedale Lodge ( No . 387 ) . —The installation meeting was held at the Saltaire Institute , on Wednesday , the 7 th inst ., when ( here uere present Bros . R . Knight , W . M . ; Francis Lister , S . W . ; Henry Telford , J . W . ; G . Pickles , S . D . ; VV . Jackson , J . D . ; J . C . Baumann , as I . G . ; J . Cromai k , Tyler ; A . Swaine , Org . ; C . VV .

Curran , I . P . M . ; J . Hey , P . M ., P . G . Std . Br . ; Lhas . Howroyd , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C ; E . Ikaton , P . M . ; Henry Mitchell , P . M . ; Wm . Oddy , P . M ., Sec ; J . Tillotson , P . M . ; F . Ives , P . M . ; and others . Visitors : Bros . J . Hudson , VV . M . 265 ; Wm . GreennooJ , VV . M . 439 ; Ed . Brown , W M . JOS ; C II . Speight , P . M . 302 ; Edward Mackay . W . M . Geo ; C . K . MacGregor , I . P . M . 439 ; C .

H . Haste , W . M . elect 439 ; VV . H . Haley , I . P . M . 101 S ; F . Smith , I . P . M . 1302 ; A . Stephenson , P M . 1 G 4 S , P . P , G . D . C ; A . Butteruoith . VV . M . 1034 ; J . Wilson , P . M . 1034 P . P . G . Std . Br . ; VV . T . Beanland , P . M . 1 CG 2 , P . P . G . S . B . ; Wm . Outhwaitc , P . M . and Treas . 1712 ; Jas . Davis , 1214 ; J . Nivcn , W . M . 2321 ; S . A . Auty , P . M ., Chap . 2321 ; I . Wainman Holmes , P . M . 2321 , P . P . G . O . ;

] . T . Last , Treas . 2321 ; R . Love , VV . M . 2330 ; Charles " Cromack , I . P . M . 2330 ; J . Hill , S . W ., W . M . elect 2330 ; J . Cromack , S . D . 2330 ; and others . Alter the lodge had been opened , and the minutes of the previous lodge duly confirmed , the ballot was taken for the election of Treasurer which stood over from the previous lodge , when Bro . John Hey , P . M ., Prov . G . Std . Br ., was

duly elected . He has held the office for iS years . Bro Henry Telford , J . W ., W . M . elect , was then presented by Bro . Henry Mitchell , P . M ., for the benefit of installation , and was obligated by Bro . G . Heaton , P . M . A Boird of 2 S Installed Master was formed and Bro . Telford was duly installed into the chair of K . S . in a satisfactory manner . The W . M . invested his officers for the ensuing year as

follows : Bros . R . Knight , I . P . M . ; Geo . Pickles , S . W . ; Wheatley Jackson , J . W . ; F . Lister , Chap . ; lohn Hey , P . M ., Prov . G . Std . Br ., Treas . ; Henry Mitchell , P . M ., Sec . ; VV . H . Fawcett , S . D . ; J . Cromack , J . D . ; Amos Booth , I . G . ; and Israel Cromack , Tyler . Bro . VV . Oddy , P . M ., was elected the Representative of the lodge on the Provincial Charity Committee . The addresses to the W . M .

and Wardens were given by Bro . C . W . Curran , P . M ., in an able manner . Four propositions of candidates for initiation were received , and after " Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was closed . At refreshment the W . M . preside ] , when the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured , and a very pleasant evening was spent .

SOUTHEND . Priory Lodge ( No . 1000 ) . —A meeting was held on Thursday , the 15 th inst ., at the Middleton Hotel , when there were present Bros . B . Thomas , W . M . ; A . Vandeword , S . W . ; C . VV . Barnard , J . W . ; Rev . T . VV . Herbert , P . P . G . C , Chap . ; F . Wood , P . M ., P . l' . S . G . W ., Treas . ; A . Lucking , P . M ., P . G . P ., Sec . ; F . J . Cumine ,

S . D . ; E . J . Bowmaker , J . D . ; W . Elam , as I . G . ; B Fearnside , Org . ; J . A . ITobday , S . W . 1 G 0 , Steward ; A VV . Martin , P . G . T .. Tyler ; C . Floyd , P . M . 1 S 17 , P . P . A G P . ; H . Brown , jun ., F . J . Wood , J . C Creswell , J Pritchard , L . Warren , VV . T . Darke , 15 . H . Taylor , G Reed , T . A . Browning , A . Prevost , and H . O . Grcnfelt Visitors : Bros . W . Berridge , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B ., and A j . Marden , 1 S 17 . , The minutes having been read and conlirmed , Bro . T . A

Bcowning was raised to the Third Degree . Bro . A . Vandeword , S . W ., was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing year ; Bro . F . Wood , P . M ., was unanimously re-elected Treasurer for the - 'Sth year ; and Bro . A . VV . Martin was unanimously re-elected Tyler for the _ 15 t . I 1 year . The Auditors having been appointed , a c in filiate for initiation and a brother for joining having loee-n proposed , the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to refreshment .

A recently-deceased duke was showing an American lady some of the sig hts of London , and , among other places , pointed out the Houses of Parliament . " Well , now , " she exclaimed , " what is that line building ? It ain ' t the gasworksis if ? " "It is , madam , " be replied , " of the whole

, British nation . " The story is told by the Gas Lngineers ' Magazine ,

Royal Arch.

Royal Arch .

SHIPLEY . Moravian Chapter ( No . 3 S 7 ) . —The annual Installation meeting of this chapter was held on Wednesday , tile 14 h ins * ., at the Masonic I-iooms , Saltaire Institute , when there were present Comps Jeremiah L . Atherton , P . / ,. Coo , P . P . G . H . ; M . E . Z . ; John Tillotson , II . ; C . VV . Curran , J . ; G . R . Macgregor , P . S . ; Wm . Oddy , P . Z ., S 15 . ; John Hey , P . Z . as S . N . ; J . T . Last , D . C . ; John

Niven ; R . Knight ; L . Arenslierg ; Dr . R . Bates ; Dr . R . Bryden ; Joseph Dawson ; and W . Slice-r . Visitors : Comps . Fountain Read , M E . Z . 302 ; F . C . Robinson , P . Z . 302 ; Joseph Wilson , P . Z . 302 ; John Ingleby , 302 ; and T . H . Pattinson , H . 600 . The chapter was opened , and the minutes of the previous convocation read and confirmed . t _ nmp . J . L . Atherton , P . P . G . IL , then installed the following Principals : Comps . J .

Tillotson , ' / .. ; C . VV . Curran , H ; andG . R . Macgregor , J . The following were invested officers for the ensuing year : Comps . Wm . Oddy , P . Z ., S . E . ; John Hey , P . Z ., treas . ; Dr . Kichard Bates , S . N . ; John A . Godwin , P . S . ; John Thornton , ist A . S . ; James B . Fearnley , 2 nd A . S . ; and W . Sheer , Janitor , the customary addresses were given by Comps . Atherton and Wilson , P . Z . 302 . After refreshment the usual loyal and Masonic toasts

were duly honoured . Comp . Tillotson , M . E . Z ., proposed "The Visitors , " according them a cordial welcome . Comp . J . Read , M . E . Z . 302 , in responding for the visitors , thanked the companions for the hearty greeting and generous hospitality accorded to them and congra : ul eted the chapter on the excellent manner the ceremonies had been rendered by Comp . Atherton , P . P . G . H ., who was so well known in the province as a perfect master

of the ritual . That was his fi .-st visit to the chapter , and as he had been so much gratified , he hoped to have an early opportunity of repeiting the visit , and concluded by offering the hospitality of the Charity Chapter , No . 30 :, to the companions present . Comp . T . H . Pattinson , H . Go ¦ , in proposing the toast of "The M . I 5 . Z ., " congratulated Comp . John Tillotson upon the position he had attained in the chapter , which he was

satisfied would not suffer under hi * rule . Comp . Pattinson referred to the antiquity of the mystic symbols pecu i-ir to this Degree , and of the reverence and respect with which they ought to be regards ! by the companions , when it was remcnil . ered that the same symbolism prevailed amongst the companions in remote antiquity , tie sages of the EgypTnns , Assyrians , and Persians lor c : ntuiies prior to the Christian era . Comp . Pattinson congratulated the chapter on the efficiency ot its wor'ring . He was pleased

to have been present , and to have the privilege of submitting this toast . Comp . Tillotson , M . E . Z ., in responding , thanked the companions for lhe cordiality with which the toast hid been received . lie was proud of the position to which he hid attained , and promised to u ^ e his utm 1 st endeavours for the continued success of the chapter . Since hi ; exaltatiun he had not onca loe-en absent from the meeii . ogs . A pleasant evening was spent .

Mark Masonry.

Mark Masonry .

PLUMSTEAD . Excelsior Lodge ( No . 22 G ) . —At a meeting of the above 11 unshing ledge , held at the Masonic Hall , on the 16 th inst ., Bro . C Joll ; , r ' . t' . G . O ., W . M ., in the chair , it was uniin ' mously resolved , en tile motion of Bro . Capt . VV . Weston , P . M ., P . P . J . G . W ., seconded by Bro . Capt . G . Spinks , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B ., and supported by several of the members present , " that Br ) . Colonel C .

Vansittart , S . W ., should be pres-nted with a special jewel on his J aving Engl ond lor Gibra'tar , as a mark ot ; he esteem ol the brethren . " The VV .. VL , Bro . G . Kennedy , P . M ., P . P . G . ii ., Sec , and Bro . C O upland , P . M ., P . P . G . S . VV ., also spoke un the matter , and after Bro . Vansittart had returned thanks , the lodge was closed , and at the social board the gallint C il . 'ii . Ts health was drunk in bumpers .

Devon Masonic Educational Fund.

DEVON MASONIC EDUCATIONAL FUND .

Ol'EKATIC Co . NCKKr -IT PLYMOUTH . A grand operatic concert was given in the Plymouth Guildhall on the 14 th instant in aid of the Devon Masonic Educational Fund . The hall was filled in every part , and the concert was a thorough success in every respect , Masonic Plymouth being well pleased

with the result . 'The arrangements , which were all excellent , had been carried out by a Committee of Worship ; ul Masters of the lodges ol the Three 'Towns , with Bro . Godfrey Evans , W . AI . 1550 , as Chairman , assisted by several Past Masters and other brethren who acted as Stewards . The concert was held under the banner eif Prudence Lodge , No . 1550 , and a special

dispensation had been granted by the Prov . Grand Master for brethren to wear their regalia on the occasion . In connection with the arrangements , special mention should be made of the valuable services of Bros . John B . Gover and VV . H . Dillion , Hon . Secretaries ot the conceit . Supported by such a miuierousaiid influential body as tbe I'Veemascms of tine Three 'Towns , it was

felt from the first that the concert was bound to be a success , and the results realised every expectation . The brethren put in an appearance in great numbers , their regalia , adding to the effect of the lout ensemble , being evidently regarded by those outside the mystic Craft as a great novelty . Most of the re-served seats were taken by brethren and their friends . The object of the Devon Masonic Educational Fund

is to educate and clothe the children of deceased brethren , and it is gratifying ( o know that as a result of the concert the tund will be greatly benefited . The attendance was so large that many people had to be accommodated in the orchestra . The services of all who took part in the concert were freely given . The musical arrangements were in the hands of Bro . W . Willoughby , Mus . Bac . Oxon ., and great credit is

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due to him for the excellently arranged programme which was provided , and for the success of the concert generally . The first part of the programme consisted of songs , quartets , and madrigals from Bro . Sir Arthur Sullivan ' s operas , special permission to sing these having been obtained from Mr . R . D'O yley Carte , The second part comprised selections from the grand

operas . The vocalists were : Soprano , Mrs . Willoughby ; contralto , Miss Ada Bowden ; tenors , Bro . C . F . Hocking and Mr . R . Wri ght ; baritone , Bro . R . White ; basso , Mr . A . E . Brown ; solo violin , Bro . H . R . Ball , L . R . A . M . ; grand organ , Bro . J . Hele , Mus . Bac , P . P . G . O . Cornwall ; and pianoforte , Miss Lilian E .

Blight . Bro . VV . Willoughby was the conductor , and there was a choir and orchestra of over 100 performers . The orchestra had been made to look very pretty by ferns , plants , and palms , kindly supplied by Bro . J . _ W . Penwarn , S . D . 1550 . The concert opened with an overture from the

" Bohemian Girl , " in which the power of the organ and the abilities of the orchestra were full y brought out . Then followed soineol the prettiest numbers from the most popular operas . The madrigal " Brightl y dawns our wedding day , " from "The Mikado , " was admirably rendered , and the quartette " The world is but a broken toy" (" Princess Ida" ) , by Mrs .

Willoughby , Miss Bowden , Mr . R . Wright , and Mr . A . E . Brown , was received with great favour . Bro . R . White scored in his first attempt . The song and chorus , " When Britons really ruled the waves . " from " Iolanthe , " was most cordially encored , Bro . White ' s fine baritone being heard to advantage . He responded with another verse . Bro . C . F . Hocking charmed the

audience with his splendid tenor voice of line range and purity . As a result of his song , " Take a pair of sparkling eyes" ( " Gondoliers ") , he also was compelled to repeat the effort . The sextet and chorus from " Patience , " " 1 hear the soft note , " was tunefull y sung , and Miss Bowden , an excellent contralto , gave a sympathetic rendering of the recitation and ballad ,

" My Lord , a suppliant , " from " Iolanthe . " Both the selections from the " Pirates of Penzance" were beautifully given , Bro . R . White doing full justice to the solo , " With cat-like tread , " and Mrs . Willoughby receiving ample tokens of appreciation for her singing of " Poor wandering one . " Bro . C . 1 " . Hocking was quite as successful in the ballad from " La Ciirale" as

in his former effort , and , in response to an undeniable encore , he gave "Let me like a soldier fall , " from " Marit . uia . " 'The quait-rte " Strange adventure " ( " Yeomen ol the Guard" ) , by Mrs . Willoughby , Miss lieowden , Mr . L . Wri ght , and Mr . A . E . Brown , was one of the most taking items on the programme , and Bro . R . White ' s "Ho ! Jolly Jeiikin" 1 " Ivanhoe " , with

chorus , was another enjoyable effort , and the first part of a thoroughly delightful programme was concluded with the madrigal from "limidigore , " "When the buds are blossoming . " The second part went quite as well as the first . Opening with " Crown Diamonds " ( Auber ) , the audience were next gratified with the chorus and tenor

cavatina from D ,. 'ii ;/ etti ' s " Lucia di Lammermoor , " "Hail to the happy bridal day , " in which Mr . R . Wright distinguished himsell . Alondelssohn ' s vintage song , " Lurelly , " was also a pretty item , and Mr . A . E . Brown received a hearty encore for the song from " Maritana , " " Now , my courage . " He responded with " The Diver , " which was equally well rendered . In no

elfort did the chorus sing lu butter advantage than in the imp essive " Angelus" trum " Maritana . " " Mr . R . Wright completely carried toe audience with him in his singing of the ballad ' Happy with winged feet " ( " Ivanliue" ) , and in response tua recall gave" There is a flower that bloomtth . " The grand selection from " Gounod ' s Faust , " which embraced the church « . <«»

soldiers' chorus , with duet and final trio , was very finel y given by Mrs . Willoughb y as Marguerite , Mr . R . Wright as Faust , and Mr . A . E . Brown as Mephistopheles , ami was received with great applause . The last item was Wagner ' s 'Hail bright abode " ( "Tanrilia ( iser " J , which the chui ' r renelered with

excellent precision . The singing of the Nationl Anthem brought a most enjoyable concert to a close , and there is no doubt that the generous support given to it will enable the promoters to hand over a substantial sum to a very deserving Masonic Institution .

Installation Of Grand Superintendent Of Glasgow.

INSTALLATION OF GRAND SUPERINTENDENT OF GLASGOW .

The most important event that has happened in connection with Arch Masonry in the West of Scotland for a long time past w ., s happily celebrated on the 19 th inst . Consequent on the retirement , after 14 years ' reign of M . E . Comp . W . J . Euston , Grand

Superintendent over this , the most important of the provinces in our jurisdiction , a successor had to be elected , and at the unanimous request of the daughter chapters , the Supreme Dudy was pleased to appoint in his room one ol the most energetic and highly respected members on her roll , Comp . . VI . ij or F . W . Allan , 32 ' , who has served in the subordin Ue , as well as hi gher offices , for

many terms , 111 both provinciil , and Grand Lodge and Chapter , with unvarying application and acceptability . Great preparations were made in order that the auspicious occasion might be a signal success , and the efforts were redoubled when it iv . is announced that our new M . E . Grand ' / ,., Comp . the lit . Hon . Lord Saltoun , had offered to perform the installation ceremony .

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