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Mark Masonry.
street , on Friday , the 19 fch February , the lodge was opened by the W . M ., Bro . Hamer , when the warrant was read . The AV . M . ( after the usual ceremonies ) was saluted and proclaimed . The following brethren were duly advanced to this degree , viz ., Bros . Fowler , Hall , Barrow , and New-berry , of tbe Lodge of Loyalty ( No . 86 ) , Preseot . The ceremony was very impressively performed by the W . M . and officers , assisted by Bros . BanisterG . S . O . PriestGoepeland Hughes . There can
, , , , be no doubt but this beautiful degree , when better understood by the Craffc generally , must sooner or later resume its ancient place in English Freemasonry , as one of the stepping stones to the R . A . degree . The following brethren were appointed officebearers : —Bros . May , Treas . ; Pepper , See . ; Goepel , Priest , Hughes , Fowler , Hall , Barrow , and Newberry . Bro . Pepper proposed Bro . BanisterG . S . O . asan honorary memberseconded
, , , by Bro . Hamer ,- and unanimously carried . Bro . Tinsley , of Lodge No . 5 ( S . C ) , was proposed as a joining member . Bro . Sleigh , of fche Evertou Lodge ( No . 823 ) , and Bro . Woofcou , S 6 , were proposed for advancement . The lodge was closed , and the brethren retired to the banquet room .
India.
INDIA .
MADRAS . SECOTTDEEABAD . —St . John ' s Lodge ( No . 4-34 ) . —At a lodge of emergency held at the Masonic Hall , on the 6 th January , the following brethren were present : —Bros . T . Martin , W . M . ; F . W . Blumberg , S . AV . ; F . E . Hadow , J . W . ; C H . Stevenson , Sec . ami Treas . ; A . Shuldham , S . D . ; C . Oxley , J . D . ; F . 0 .
Smithers , I . G . ; F . Nefcz , Org . ; C . Jennings , P . M ., & c . The lodge having been duly opened by the W . M ., and the minutes of the last lodge , electing Bro . F . W . Blumberg as W . M . for tbe ensuing year , having been read and confirmed , the AV . M . elect was summoned to the east , when he gave his assent to the ancient charges & c . The lodwas raised to the P . M . degreeand Bro .
, ge , Blumberg was regularly installed into the chair of K . S ., according to ancient form , by Bro . Martin . The brethren having been re-admitted in their several degrees , the AV . M . was proclaimed and sainted as such . Bro . 0 . H . Stevenson having been unanimously elected to the office of Treasurer , was summoned to tho east and invested by the W . M . The W . M . then proceeded to invest the following brethren as liis officers for
the ensuing year : —Bros . T . Martin , P . M . ; T . H . Way , S . W . ; H . Faulkner , J . W . ; C II . Stevenson , Sec ; H . Macdonald , S . D . ; Oxley , J . D . ; F . 0 . Smithers , I . G . ; F . Netz , Org . Bro . M'Dougall ( 32 ud ) was proposed as a joining member , ancl Lieut . Fitzgerald , 3 rd Hyderabad Cavalry , as a candidate for Freemasonry . A vote of thanks was unanimously recorded on the minutes of the lodge to Bro . Martin , P . M ., for his valuable and zealous services rendered to the lodge during his year of office ,
and also for the able manner in which he performed the ceremony of installation . There being no further business , tbe lodge was closed in due form hy the W M .., and the brethren proceeded to the banquetting-hall when dinner was provided by that ne plus ultra of Indian butlers , Santi . i . After the cloth was removed , the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given , Several brethren contributed much to the pleasures of the eveningjby some excellent songsaccompanied bBroNetzA
, y . . grand ball was given by the brethren on the 22 nd December , in the magnificent assembly rooms of this station . All the beauty for which Secunderabad is so deservedly celebrated was assembled on the occasion , aud lent additional charm by the brilliancy of their toilettes to the gorgeous decorations of the rooms . The brethren on this occasion were permitted by the Brigadier commanding the force to appear in full Masonic costume . A
sumptuous supper , consisting of all the delicacies obtainable in India , was laid for 150 guests . A large" supply of ice was procured from Bombay for the occasion . The stringed band of Her Majesty ' s 17 th Lancers , under the able direction of Bro . Jennings , and fche full band of Her Majesty ' s 108 th Regiment , under Bro . Nefcz , played alternately a choice selection of dance music . The arrangements were conducted by a committee
consisting of Bros . Martin , Blumberg , and AVay , ancl Stevenson , Sec . and Treas . The highest encomiums were passed during the evening on the decorations of the rooms , which were under fche entire aud able direction of Bro . T . II . Way .
India.
ROYAL ARCH . SECUJTOEEABAD . —Chapter of St . John ( No . 43-4 ) . —A convocation was held at the Masonic Hall on the 17 th December , at 11 a . m . Present : —E . Comp . H . Notfc , Z . ; J ' Kellie , I-I . ; C . Jennings , J . ; Comps . J . Martin , E . ; T . H . Way , N . ; F . E . Hadon , F . W . Bhvmby , A . Shuldham , All Mahomed Khan & e . Bro . J . Goldie ( 17 th Lancers ) having
, been unanimously elected , was duly admitted ancl exalted by E . Comp . II . Nott . The following companions were elected as officers for the ensuing year : —J . Kellie , as Z . ; T . Martin , H . ; F . W . Blumberg , J . ; F . E . Hadon , E . ; T . H . Way , N . There being no further business to transact , the chapter was duly closed afc 1 p . m . by the M . E . Z .
Masonic Festivities.
MASONIC FESTIVITIES .
MAIDSTONE . BELVIDEBE LODGE ( No- 503 ) . —Tho brethren of this lodge mindful that Masonry progresses under the fostering influence of agreeable reunions such as afforded by a ball , and actively displays the devotion to the fair sex , cherished as a principle of all true Masons , have most successfully achieved their object by a grand Masonic
ball in aid of the Masonic Charities , which was given afc the County Assemby Rooms , Maidstone , on the 9 th inst . The Masonic ball in its results far outstripped any thafc have taken place , both in the distinguished assembly as well as fche perfect arrangements so necesssary to promote success . The principles of Freemasonry were in every sense exemplified by the absence of restraint and
perfectly fraternal demeanour on the part of the nobility and gentry , who numerously attended . Many of the most distinguished Masons in the county honoured the ball with their presence , including the Prov . G-. M ., Viscount Holmesdale ( and whose reception by the entire company was an ovation ) , the D . Prov . G . M ., Bro . Dobson , Bro . Whatrnau and Mrs . AVhafcman , Bro . Captain
Cheese , U . N " ., and party , Col . Scott , J . AV . ( who most efficiently acted as M . C . ) and Mrs . and Miss Scott , and Hon . Mora Eden , Mrs . A . Randall and party , Misses Jones , PLiyle-pIace , and Misses Marsham . Bros . Hon . Captain Bourke and A . F . Style being in the imposing dress of Knights Templar were objects of especial attraction . Bro . Captain Nichols and officers from
Shorncliffe , Maidstone Depot , and Chatham ; Bro . Captain Kentish and Dr . Peacock , Mrs . Monckfcon and party , Bro . Tolpulfc , AV . M ., Belvidere Lodge , Couper , S . W " . ; Harpnr , Page , Pearson , F . Day , E . Day , Pike , Sergeant , P . M . ' s , & c , Bunter , Stephens , Monckton , Ker , Kite , S . Day , Marchant , Wells , Rugbird , and others , with their wives and daughters . Bro . W . Philpot , AV . M ., T . Wills and
party , Boys , Margate ; Herrington , Brompton ; Sly Chatham , and ofchez-s from the adjacent lodges , numberins about 190 . Coote audTinney ' s band most efficiently aided the dancing ; and this most brilliant affair will result in aiding the funds of the Eoyal Benevolent Institution by a sum of £ 20 from the Belvidere Lodge in the purchase of a life governorship .
Obituary.
Obituary .
BRO . EGBERT STEER COSSENS . Bro . Cossens died very suddenly whilst on a visit afc Swansea , on the 12 th of February , aged 62 . He appears to have been sitting chatting with a friend when he was seized with an apoplectic Jit , and in less than five minutes died without a groan . Bro . Cossens was the founder and "W . M . for two successive of a lod at
Maidenyears ge head , and likewise oi ^ e afc Tewkesbury . He was also connected with Mark Lodges at Maidenhead , Newbury , and Tewkesbury , and held Provincial Grand Rank Latterly he was installed a Knight Templar in the Worcester Encampment . We believe he has left a family to mourn his loss .
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Mark Masonry.
street , on Friday , the 19 fch February , the lodge was opened by the W . M ., Bro . Hamer , when the warrant was read . The AV . M . ( after the usual ceremonies ) was saluted and proclaimed . The following brethren were duly advanced to this degree , viz ., Bros . Fowler , Hall , Barrow , and New-berry , of tbe Lodge of Loyalty ( No . 86 ) , Preseot . The ceremony was very impressively performed by the W . M . and officers , assisted by Bros . BanisterG . S . O . PriestGoepeland Hughes . There can
, , , , be no doubt but this beautiful degree , when better understood by the Craffc generally , must sooner or later resume its ancient place in English Freemasonry , as one of the stepping stones to the R . A . degree . The following brethren were appointed officebearers : —Bros . May , Treas . ; Pepper , See . ; Goepel , Priest , Hughes , Fowler , Hall , Barrow , and Newberry . Bro . Pepper proposed Bro . BanisterG . S . O . asan honorary memberseconded
, , , by Bro . Hamer ,- and unanimously carried . Bro . Tinsley , of Lodge No . 5 ( S . C ) , was proposed as a joining member . Bro . Sleigh , of fche Evertou Lodge ( No . 823 ) , and Bro . Woofcou , S 6 , were proposed for advancement . The lodge was closed , and the brethren retired to the banquet room .
India.
INDIA .
MADRAS . SECOTTDEEABAD . —St . John ' s Lodge ( No . 4-34 ) . —At a lodge of emergency held at the Masonic Hall , on the 6 th January , the following brethren were present : —Bros . T . Martin , W . M . ; F . W . Blumberg , S . AV . ; F . E . Hadow , J . W . ; C H . Stevenson , Sec . ami Treas . ; A . Shuldham , S . D . ; C . Oxley , J . D . ; F . 0 .
Smithers , I . G . ; F . Nefcz , Org . ; C . Jennings , P . M ., & c . The lodge having been duly opened by the W . M ., and the minutes of the last lodge , electing Bro . F . W . Blumberg as W . M . for tbe ensuing year , having been read and confirmed , the AV . M . elect was summoned to the east , when he gave his assent to the ancient charges & c . The lodwas raised to the P . M . degreeand Bro .
, ge , Blumberg was regularly installed into the chair of K . S ., according to ancient form , by Bro . Martin . The brethren having been re-admitted in their several degrees , the AV . M . was proclaimed and sainted as such . Bro . 0 . H . Stevenson having been unanimously elected to the office of Treasurer , was summoned to tho east and invested by the W . M . The W . M . then proceeded to invest the following brethren as liis officers for
the ensuing year : —Bros . T . Martin , P . M . ; T . H . Way , S . W . ; H . Faulkner , J . W . ; C II . Stevenson , Sec ; H . Macdonald , S . D . ; Oxley , J . D . ; F . 0 . Smithers , I . G . ; F . Netz , Org . Bro . M'Dougall ( 32 ud ) was proposed as a joining member , ancl Lieut . Fitzgerald , 3 rd Hyderabad Cavalry , as a candidate for Freemasonry . A vote of thanks was unanimously recorded on the minutes of the lodge to Bro . Martin , P . M ., for his valuable and zealous services rendered to the lodge during his year of office ,
and also for the able manner in which he performed the ceremony of installation . There being no further business , tbe lodge was closed in due form hy the W M .., and the brethren proceeded to the banquetting-hall when dinner was provided by that ne plus ultra of Indian butlers , Santi . i . After the cloth was removed , the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given , Several brethren contributed much to the pleasures of the eveningjby some excellent songsaccompanied bBroNetzA
, y . . grand ball was given by the brethren on the 22 nd December , in the magnificent assembly rooms of this station . All the beauty for which Secunderabad is so deservedly celebrated was assembled on the occasion , aud lent additional charm by the brilliancy of their toilettes to the gorgeous decorations of the rooms . The brethren on this occasion were permitted by the Brigadier commanding the force to appear in full Masonic costume . A
sumptuous supper , consisting of all the delicacies obtainable in India , was laid for 150 guests . A large" supply of ice was procured from Bombay for the occasion . The stringed band of Her Majesty ' s 17 th Lancers , under the able direction of Bro . Jennings , and fche full band of Her Majesty ' s 108 th Regiment , under Bro . Nefcz , played alternately a choice selection of dance music . The arrangements were conducted by a committee
consisting of Bros . Martin , Blumberg , and AVay , ancl Stevenson , Sec . and Treas . The highest encomiums were passed during the evening on the decorations of the rooms , which were under fche entire aud able direction of Bro . T . II . Way .
India.
ROYAL ARCH . SECUJTOEEABAD . —Chapter of St . John ( No . 43-4 ) . —A convocation was held at the Masonic Hall on the 17 th December , at 11 a . m . Present : —E . Comp . H . Notfc , Z . ; J ' Kellie , I-I . ; C . Jennings , J . ; Comps . J . Martin , E . ; T . H . Way , N . ; F . E . Hadon , F . W . Bhvmby , A . Shuldham , All Mahomed Khan & e . Bro . J . Goldie ( 17 th Lancers ) having
, been unanimously elected , was duly admitted ancl exalted by E . Comp . II . Nott . The following companions were elected as officers for the ensuing year : —J . Kellie , as Z . ; T . Martin , H . ; F . W . Blumberg , J . ; F . E . Hadon , E . ; T . H . Way , N . There being no further business to transact , the chapter was duly closed afc 1 p . m . by the M . E . Z .
Masonic Festivities.
MASONIC FESTIVITIES .
MAIDSTONE . BELVIDEBE LODGE ( No- 503 ) . —Tho brethren of this lodge mindful that Masonry progresses under the fostering influence of agreeable reunions such as afforded by a ball , and actively displays the devotion to the fair sex , cherished as a principle of all true Masons , have most successfully achieved their object by a grand Masonic
ball in aid of the Masonic Charities , which was given afc the County Assemby Rooms , Maidstone , on the 9 th inst . The Masonic ball in its results far outstripped any thafc have taken place , both in the distinguished assembly as well as fche perfect arrangements so necesssary to promote success . The principles of Freemasonry were in every sense exemplified by the absence of restraint and
perfectly fraternal demeanour on the part of the nobility and gentry , who numerously attended . Many of the most distinguished Masons in the county honoured the ball with their presence , including the Prov . G-. M ., Viscount Holmesdale ( and whose reception by the entire company was an ovation ) , the D . Prov . G . M ., Bro . Dobson , Bro . Whatrnau and Mrs . AVhafcman , Bro . Captain
Cheese , U . N " ., and party , Col . Scott , J . AV . ( who most efficiently acted as M . C . ) and Mrs . and Miss Scott , and Hon . Mora Eden , Mrs . A . Randall and party , Misses Jones , PLiyle-pIace , and Misses Marsham . Bros . Hon . Captain Bourke and A . F . Style being in the imposing dress of Knights Templar were objects of especial attraction . Bro . Captain Nichols and officers from
Shorncliffe , Maidstone Depot , and Chatham ; Bro . Captain Kentish and Dr . Peacock , Mrs . Monckfcon and party , Bro . Tolpulfc , AV . M ., Belvidere Lodge , Couper , S . W " . ; Harpnr , Page , Pearson , F . Day , E . Day , Pike , Sergeant , P . M . ' s , & c , Bunter , Stephens , Monckton , Ker , Kite , S . Day , Marchant , Wells , Rugbird , and others , with their wives and daughters . Bro . W . Philpot , AV . M ., T . Wills and
party , Boys , Margate ; Herrington , Brompton ; Sly Chatham , and ofchez-s from the adjacent lodges , numberins about 190 . Coote audTinney ' s band most efficiently aided the dancing ; and this most brilliant affair will result in aiding the funds of the Eoyal Benevolent Institution by a sum of £ 20 from the Belvidere Lodge in the purchase of a life governorship .
Obituary.
Obituary .
BRO . EGBERT STEER COSSENS . Bro . Cossens died very suddenly whilst on a visit afc Swansea , on the 12 th of February , aged 62 . He appears to have been sitting chatting with a friend when he was seized with an apoplectic Jit , and in less than five minutes died without a groan . Bro . Cossens was the founder and "W . M . for two successive of a lod at
Maidenyears ge head , and likewise oi ^ e afc Tewkesbury . He was also connected with Mark Lodges at Maidenhead , Newbury , and Tewkesbury , and held Provincial Grand Rank Latterly he was installed a Knight Templar in the Worcester Encampment . We believe he has left a family to mourn his loss .