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Haslingden.—Chapter Of Wisdom (No.
HASLINGDEN . —Chapter of Wisdom ( No .
2 S 3 ) . —On Ihursday , the 24 th ult ., the members of this chapter assembled at the Swan Hotel , at four o ' clock in the afternoon , for the purpose of installing the Principals and investing the officers for thc ensuing year . In thc absence of the M . E . Z . the chapter was opened by Comp . J . H . Sillitoe , P . Z . 317 , 128 * 7 , P . G . ist Asst . Soj . ( acting ) Z . ; S . Porritt , IT . ; and B . T . Gosling , J . There werc also
present Comps . J . Sutcliffe , P . Z . ; J . Hall , P . Z . ; T . Hindle , P . Z . ; R . Rushton , S . E ., and others . After the minutes of the previous meeting had been read and confirmed , the Principals elect viz . Comps . Porritt , Z . ; B . T . Gosling , H . ; and R . Rushton , J ., were presented to the acting M . E . Z ., and werc by him installed in their respective chairs . The officers were also invested by Comp . Sillitoe , who afterwards delivered addresses to
the Principals , officers and companions of the chapter , at the conclusion of which the newly installed Z . expressed the pleasure he had derived from listening to the beautiful ceremony so ably performed , and proposed a vote of thanks to Comp . Sillitoe for his services , which was seconded by Comp . Gosling , IT * ., and cordially passed . After the close of the chapter the companions adjourned to a sumptuous banquet provided by " mine host of the Swan , " and a most enjoyable evening followed .
LEWES . —South Saxon Chapter ( No . 311 ) . —At a convocation of this chapter , held at the Freemasons ' Hall on Wednesday , the 23 rd ult ., the following companions were elected as officers for the ensuing year Comps . S . Tanner , AI . E . Z . ; G . Stone , IT . ; Hauxwell , J . j R . Crosskey , Treas . ; W . IT . Hodgkin , N . ; C . Briscoe , S . E . ; Kraeutler , P . S . ; Carver and G .
Chapman , A . S . ; and Hall , Janitor . The chapter voted a P . Z . ' s gold jewel to Comp . Jos ., Farncombe on his retirement from the post of First Principal . During the proceedings the official announcement was made of the formation of a Provincial Grand Chapter for Sussex and the appointment of Comp . Sir W . VV . Burrell , Bart ., M . P ., as Grand Superintendent thereof .
ACCRINGTON . —Bank Terrace Chapter ( No . 462 ) . —The annual installation festival of this old chapter was celebrated on Alonday , the 21 st ult ., at the Hargreaves Arms . Amongst those present were Comps . Holden , Z . ; VV . IT . Dewburst , J . ; Thomas Shult , S . E . ; Eli Knowles , P . S . ; and other members ; and as visitors Comps . J . II . Sillitoe , P . Z . 317 , 13 S 7 , P . G . ist Asst . Soj . ; E . Heywood ,
P . Z . 1145 , P . P . G . Ireas . ; J . Tennant , Z . 1145 ; R . Rushton ; S . E . 1145 , and others . The chapter was opened at five o'clock , after which Comp . Sillitoe installed the following Principals , viz . Comp . VV . IT . Dewhurst , Z . ; Comp . T . Shult , IT . ( both by dispensation ); and Comp . Eli Knowles , J . ; he also invested the following officers , viz .: Comps . T . Hindle , S . E . ; E . Sudren , S . N . ; and G . Bingham , Treasurer ; the P . S .
and Janitor elect being unavoidably absent . At the conclusion of the ceremony a vote of thanks was proposed , and carried with acclamation , to Comp Sillitoe for the very able and impressive manner in which he had performed the installation ceremony , and for his kindness in coming so far to render the chapter such valuable assistance . The chapter was closed in solemn form at 7 * 30 , and the remainder of the evening was spent in a social and fraternal fashion .
LANCASTER . —Rowley Chapter ( No . 1051 ) . — On the 23 rd ult . the annual installation meeting of this chapter was held in the Masonic Rooms at the Athenaeum . After the usual routine business had been transacted , the ceremony of installation was proceeded with , when Ex . Comp . Colonel the Right lion . F . A . Stanley , M . P ., Second Grand Principal of West Lancashire , installed
Ex . Comps . Henry Longman into the chair of '/ .. ; Duff , IT . ; and Ellershaw , J . ; the ceremony being most efficiently and impressively gone through . The AI . E . Z . then proceeded to invest the officers of the chajitcr as follows / Comjis . R . Stanton , S . E . ; G . Kelland , S . N . ; E . Simjison , Treasurer ; Longmire , P . S . ; Hannah and Wilde , A . Soj . ; and Allison , Janitor . On the motion of Ex .
Comp . Bagnall , P . Z ., seconded hy Ex . Comp . Simpson , a cordial vote of thanks was passed to thc Installing Offir . er , Ex . Comp . Colonel Stanley , for the excellent manner in whicii he had jierformed the duties of his office . Colonel Stanley , in acknowledging the compliment , intimated his intention of making a handsome present of chajiter
furniture , as a memento of his pleasant rule over them . 'The chapter having been closed , the brethren adjourned to thc County Hotel , where tbe installation banquet was beld under the chairmanship of the newly-installed AI . E . Z ., when the usual loyal and Alasonic toasts pertaining to such a gathering were given and responded to .
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FRANCIS BURDETT LODGE ( No . 185 ) . — This lodge met lor the disjjatch of business on Wednesday , the iGth ult ., when there were present , among others , \ v . Bros . E . Hopwood , P . G . S . B . Middx . and Surrey , W . AL ; VV . Taylor , P . P . G . D . Middx . and Surrey , I . P . M . ; VV . Hammond , P . G . S . of England ; Bros . Sanders , S . W . ; T . C . Walls , P . G . S . Aliddx . and Surrey , J . W . ; Tozer , LG . ; and others . The minutes of the previous meeting
liaving been rend and confirmed , ancl several communications read , the lodge wascloscd , and the brethren adjourned to the banquet . Upon the removal of the cloth the customary toasts were done full justice to . W . Bro . Taylor responded upon behalf of "The Provincial Grand Officers , " and immediately proposed "The Health of the W . M . " Bro . Hopwood having replied , gave "The Officers , " coupled with the name of the S . VV . Bro . Sanders having replied , the proceedings terminated .
LANCASTER . —Moore Lodge ( No . 146 ) . —The installation meeting of this lotlge was held in the Masonic Rooms , Athenreuin , on the 2 S 1 I ) ult ., when Bro . Edmund Simpson , P . Prov . R . of Works , regularly installed Urn . Richard Slanton , W . M . for the ensuing year , going through the ceremony very efficiently . The following brethren were subsequently invest-. d uHiter- for ( lie- ensuing year : Bros . J . Stanley , I . P . M . ; | . E . Hannah , S . W . ; B . Grcgson , j . W . ; J . Aldous , M . O . ; 11 . Hartley , S . O . ; J . Ellersliaw ,
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J . O . j A . Stanley , S . D . j IT . C . Aloore , J . D . j and A . K . Allinson , Tyler . After the installation of officers , the newly-installed W . AL regularly advanced Bro . Herbert C . Aloore to the honourable Degree of Alark Master . Thc lodge was then closed in due form , and the biethren adjourned to the County Hotel , where the installation
banquet was held . The newly-installed Master presided , and after dessert had been placed on the tables , gave the usual loyal toasts from the chair . They were received with customary honours , and followed by the Alasonic toasts consequent in such a gathering . A pleasant evening was enjoyed by all present .
WOOLWICH . —Excelsior Lodge ( No . 226 ) . — The usual quarterly meeting of the above lodge was held in the Alasonic Hall , William-street , on Tuesday , the 22 nd ult ., Bro . James Smyth , W . AL , in the chair , supported by the following officers and brethren : Bros . VV . A . Weston , S . VV . ; A . ' Penfold , J . W . ; IT . Shaw , AI . O . ; the Rev . C . A . Solbe , B . A ., S . O . ; T . W . Kirkbride , I . O . ; G .
Kennedy , Sec ; T . Holleyman , S . D . ; D . C . Capon , J . D . ; C . Buckland , D . of C . ; VV . B . Lloyd , Steward ; B . C . Coupland , jun ., P . M . ; Dr . Spurrell , William Moulds , J . Bilton , James Anderson , AL Sculley , and William Wray . Visitor : Bro . F . Wood , Keystone Lodge , No . 3 . The lodge having been opened in ample form , the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed .
The election of W . AL and 'Treasurer for the ensuing year was then proceeded with , and Bro . VV . A . Weston was unanimously elected W . M ., and Bro . Henry Pryce , Treasurer . A notice of motion by Bro . Kennedy , " That the lodge should remove from the Lord Raglan to a more suitable meeting jilace , " was then taken into consideration , when , upon thc proposition of Bro . the Rev . C . A . Solbe ,
Chaplain , it was unanimously resolved that the future meetings of the lodge should be held at the Masonic Hall , William-street , and a Committee , consisting of the W . AL and Past Alasters , was appointed to make the necessary arrangements . The VV . AI . proposed , and Bro . Weston , S . VV ., seconded , tbe following jiroposition , which was carried with acclamation : " That a letter of thanks be prepared bv the Secretary , and forwarded to the Grand
Secretary and Assistant Grand Secretary , in acknowledgment of the uniform kindness shown by those distinguished brethren to the Excelsior Lodge since its formation , and especially in regard to the support they rendered in obtaining a scholarship for the son of one of its members . " Thc letter was as follows : "Alasonic Hall , Woolwich , " 24 th Alarch , 1 SS 1 .
"To the R . W . Bro . 1 * . Binckes , Grand Secretary . "Sir and Brother , — " The Worshipful Alaster , officers , and members of the Excelsior Lodge of Alark Alaster Alasons have long desired to place on record their sense of the high privilege accorded to them in the intercourse so readily and so courteously granted by you to the Master and members of this
lodge , nor are they unmindful of the honour conferred upon them by your frequent personal attendance at the meetings of the above lodge , coupled with the kindness and alile assistance you have on those occasions rendered to the lodge , by the urbanity with which you at once accepted any request to fill office , and carry out the business immediately in hand—a privilege fully appreciated by the lodge
as liaving a tendency to make plain the mysteries and truthful traditions of Masonry , and what is of considerable interest to the brethren jiresent , who would have a grand standjioint for the future to work up to , in endeavouring to copy your style , manner , and persuasive eloquence in the recital of our beautiful ritual as rendered by you .
" 1 he VV . AI . has no hesitation or lear of contradiction in avowing that to your powerful and impressive address on the subject of the Masonic Charities at one of our banquets must be attributed in a great measure the readiness with which a subscription was granted to him for the benevolent fund , which gave him the much desired opportunity of placing the Excelsior Lodge on the books of Grand Lodge
as a contributor , the full fruition of which has already been consummated in a liberal grant from Grand Lodge for the education of a Lewis of the Excelsior Lodge , in Woolwich , thus opening the door , and jiointing the way for that strongest of factors in Alasonry—Charity— -for future Alark Alasters to copy . "These , Right Worshipful Sir , and other kindnesses not here named , make it a duty on the part of the VV . M .,
officers , ancl members of the lodge to place on record , and take advantage of the amenities of Alasonry , to forward , with every respect and goodwill , this expression of their feelings towards you , the same being recorded on the minutes of the lodge , to be handed down for the information of all future members . The W . AI . need hardly repeat the great personal pleasure il affords him of being the
medium of conveying to you ( a brother confrere of the Grand Lodge of Mark Alaster Alasons ) the wishes of the ofliccrs and members of the Excelsior Lodge , No . 226 . " On behalf of the lodge , "J AMES SMVTII , VV . M . " Excelsior Lodge , No . 22 G . " GEORGE KEXNEDY , Secretary . "
Bro . Holleyman was then invested as J . O ., in succession to Bro . Deeves , who has left England for . service in South Africa . Bro . Walter Ducker , a M . M . of Nelson Lodge , was proposed for advancement at the ensuing meeting , and Bro . F . Wood , of the Keystone Lodge , as a joining member . There being nothing further to propose for the good of Alark Alasonry in general , or the Excelsior Lodge in particular , the lodge was closed in due form .
NEWARK-ON-TRENT . — Fleming Lodge ( No . 2 G 5 ) . —On Friday evening , the 25 th ult ., the regular meeting ol this Alark lodge took jilace at the Saving ' s Bank . The W . AL , Bro . Henry George ; the S . W ., Bro . J . M . Davis ; and the J . VV ., Bro . Henry Walton , were in their resjiective chairs . There was a gooilly number of brethren jiresent antl several distinguished visitors , amongst whom were R . W . Bro . Broadley , P . G . AI . AL . VI . Tunis and
Alalta ; Bros . 11 . R . llatherley , VV . M . Newstead T . L Lotlge ; and T . C Lazenby , P . P . G . A . D . C . Line , W . M . 117 . The first business was to ballot for , as a joining member , Bro . J . AL Mr Lei id , P . G . Steward Line , of Birchall Lodge , 143 , and Rcmigius Lodge , 117 , anil he was unanimously elected . Tin- ballot was then taken for Bro . J . | . Harvey , of Friendship Lodge , 10 .: ; he being unanimously elected , and being present , was duly advanced to the De-
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gree of a Alark Alaster Alason , the ceremony being carried out by the VV . M . in his usual able and impressive manner , in which he was ably assisted by his officers . Although but a newly-formed lodge , the workingcalled forth high commendation from R . W . Bro . Broadley , who , after expressing his favourable opinion of the working of the lodge , gave the newly-advanced brother and lodge generally a short , but very impressive , Alark lecture , comprising an epitomised
history of the Degree , also how it might be made as flourishing in this country as in his own province of Tunis and Alalta . The VV . Master then presented to the lodge a handsome silk embroidered banner which had been privately subscribed for by a few members of the Fleming Lodge . The W . AL of the Newstead T . L Lodge being present , and that lodge ( probably one of if not the oldest Alark Lodge in England ) having placed itself under the
banner of the Grand Alark Lodge of England , the subject of forming a Prov . G . Alark Lodge of Notts was entered upon , and a deputation from the Fleming Lodge was appointed to meet a similar deputation from the Newstead Lodge to make the necessary arrangements . A letter having been handed by Bro . Lazenby to the W . AL from the Prov . Grand Mark Alaster of Lincolnshire , expressing regret at his unavoidable absence , and " Hearty good wishes" having been expressed by the visitors , the lodge
was closed , and the brethren adjourned to the Ram Hotel , where a very enjoyable evening was spent . There is a stir amongst the dry bones , and a speedy resurrection for Alark Alasonry in Notts may be looked for , nay , may be said to have commenced , and this beautiful Degree , which in the province of Nottingham has been until the last two years almost at a dead lock , will we now fairly hope soon be prominent in the front ranks of the Alark Degree .
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BENGAL . We are glad to observe from the District Grand Alaster ' s report that not only are the finances of the D . G . Lodge in a flourishing condition , but that also a greater degree of zeal in the promotion of the welfare of the Craft is being displayed by the lodges generally . There appears to be only one lodge—Alarinc—that is in arrears with its dues to the District Grand Lodge . VV . Bro . Lieut .-Col . G . B . Wolseley has been appointed Dep . District Grand Alaster .
Royal Arch Alasonry appears also to be improving . Rock Chapter , of Gwalior , has , through the energy and perseverance of Ex . Comp . Lieut .-Col . Wolseley , started working again . On January 14 th a convocation was held at Morar , when the Three Principals for the current year
—Ex . Comps . Lieut .-Col . Wolseley , G . H . for Bengal , as Z . ; Sergt .-Major Collins , as IT . ; and Comp . Sergt . Lovell , as J . —were installed by Ex . Comp . Paxton , P . P . Z ., who travelled from Allahabad for thc occasion . There was a very fair attendance on the occasion , and four candidates .
On the 27 th of December the members of the Craft in Calcutta marched in jirorcssion to St . John's Church , where an excellent sermon was preached b y the V . W . Bro . Etty , P . D . G . Chaplain , who chose for his text , "Be clothed with humility . " The service was choral , and the attendance was good , a large number of ladies being present . The universality of Freemasonry was shown by
there being present Parsees , Hindus , Alahomedans , Jews , and Chinese . At the close of the service a collection was made in aid of the Bengal Alasonic Fund of Benevolence . Rs . 300 was collected . The following changes have taken place among the officers of the District Grand Lodge : W . Bros . Lieut .-Col . G . B . Wolseley , P . AL 10 GG , 1210 , 1 S 43 , Deputy District
Grand Alaster ; J . VV . Browne , P . AL 21 S , District Grand Senior Warden ; Captain Brownrigg , P . M . iGgS , District Grand Junior Warden ; W . IT . Fitze , P . AL 218 , District Grand Treasurer ; Major F . Currie , P . AL 552 , District Grand Registrar ; IT . AL Rustomjee , P . M . 67 , re-appointed District Grand Secretary ; j . B . Hamilton , P . AI . Kumaon Lodge , District Grand Senior Deacon ; J . Swinhoe , P . AL
G 7 , District Grand Junior Deacon ; Captain Deering , P . AI . 391 , District Grand Superintendent of Works ; \ V . VV . Clifford , P . M . 174 , Assistant District Grand Superintendent of Works ; J . C . Alicbell , P . AL 152 G ; J . Kirby , P . AI . ; and F . D . Lazarus , VV . AI . 229 , District Granil Pursuivant . The following are the names of the Worshipful Alasters
for the year 1 SS 0-S 1 ; VV . Bros . A . P . Handley , Barristerat-law , Lodge Star in the East , O 7 , E . C , Calcutta . ; VV . D . Cruikshank , P . M . Lodge Industry antl Perseverance , 109 , Calcutta ; Capt . Allen Deane , P . AL Lodge True Friendship , 21 S , Calcutta ; F . D . Lazarus , P . AL Lodge Humility with Fortitude , 229 , Calcutta ; VV . Girling ,
P . AL Lodge Alarine , 232 , Calcutta ; R . Alittra , Barristerat-law , Lodge Anchor of Hope , 234 ; F . A . Kleyn , Lotlt-e Courage with Humanity , 392 ; VV . Ferns , P . AI . Lodge St . J ohn ' s , 4 S 6 ; R . E . B . Hill , P . M . Lodge Temperance and Benevolence , 1160 , Calcutta ; J . VV . Hanlon , P . AI . Lodge Sandeman , 13 S 4 .
AIOFUssu . LODGES . W . Bros . VV . R . Barry , Lodge Independence with Philanthropy , No . 391 , Allahabad ; D . Ritchie , Lodge Harmony , No . 43 S , Cawnpore ; VV . Ames , P . M . Lodge Alorning Star , No . 552 , Lucknow ; Rev . L . F . PhTlips , Lodge Unity , No . ifigS , Allahabad ; 1 . Kirby , P . M . Lodge True Freemasonry , Saidpore ; and Dr . O'Brien ,
Lodge Mount Everest , No . 1523 , Darjecling . Royal Arch Chapter Hope , attached to Lodge Industry antl Perseverance , No . 109 , E . C , Calcutta , has elected Ex . Comp . W . H . Fit * . * * , as Z . -, Ex . Comp . VV . IT . T . Ayres , as ll . * , and Ex . Comp . C . IT . Emmett , as J . In Mark Alasonry the following brethren have been called to rule : VV . Brns . IT . AL Rustomjee , Lodge Capestone , No . So ; A . Friedeinan , Lodge Sandeman-Stat Veritas , No . 220 .
We regret to record tbe death _ at Ryile , Isle of Wight , on Alonday , the 21 st ult ., by accidental drowning , rf liro . William Hughes , P . M . and Honorary Secretary of the Manchester Lodge , No . 179 . The funeral took place on Sat unlay , at Brompton ( emeterv . Among those attending were Bros . Green , VV . M . 17 . ); " Lovett , LP . AL ;
llojiekirk , P . M . ; Tyyrell , P . M . ; James T hew , P . AI . ; Benet , P . M . ; Pugsley , S . W . ; antl many brethren of Lodge No . 170 and other lodges . Tin- burial sen / ice war ; rend in a most impressive manner by the clergyman of the church he attended when in Vile .
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Haslingden.—Chapter Of Wisdom (No.
HASLINGDEN . —Chapter of Wisdom ( No .
2 S 3 ) . —On Ihursday , the 24 th ult ., the members of this chapter assembled at the Swan Hotel , at four o ' clock in the afternoon , for the purpose of installing the Principals and investing the officers for thc ensuing year . In thc absence of the M . E . Z . the chapter was opened by Comp . J . H . Sillitoe , P . Z . 317 , 128 * 7 , P . G . ist Asst . Soj . ( acting ) Z . ; S . Porritt , IT . ; and B . T . Gosling , J . There werc also
present Comps . J . Sutcliffe , P . Z . ; J . Hall , P . Z . ; T . Hindle , P . Z . ; R . Rushton , S . E ., and others . After the minutes of the previous meeting had been read and confirmed , the Principals elect viz . Comps . Porritt , Z . ; B . T . Gosling , H . ; and R . Rushton , J ., were presented to the acting M . E . Z ., and werc by him installed in their respective chairs . The officers were also invested by Comp . Sillitoe , who afterwards delivered addresses to
the Principals , officers and companions of the chapter , at the conclusion of which the newly installed Z . expressed the pleasure he had derived from listening to the beautiful ceremony so ably performed , and proposed a vote of thanks to Comp . Sillitoe for his services , which was seconded by Comp . Gosling , IT * ., and cordially passed . After the close of the chapter the companions adjourned to a sumptuous banquet provided by " mine host of the Swan , " and a most enjoyable evening followed .
LEWES . —South Saxon Chapter ( No . 311 ) . —At a convocation of this chapter , held at the Freemasons ' Hall on Wednesday , the 23 rd ult ., the following companions were elected as officers for the ensuing year Comps . S . Tanner , AI . E . Z . ; G . Stone , IT . ; Hauxwell , J . j R . Crosskey , Treas . ; W . IT . Hodgkin , N . ; C . Briscoe , S . E . ; Kraeutler , P . S . ; Carver and G .
Chapman , A . S . ; and Hall , Janitor . The chapter voted a P . Z . ' s gold jewel to Comp . Jos ., Farncombe on his retirement from the post of First Principal . During the proceedings the official announcement was made of the formation of a Provincial Grand Chapter for Sussex and the appointment of Comp . Sir W . VV . Burrell , Bart ., M . P ., as Grand Superintendent thereof .
ACCRINGTON . —Bank Terrace Chapter ( No . 462 ) . —The annual installation festival of this old chapter was celebrated on Alonday , the 21 st ult ., at the Hargreaves Arms . Amongst those present were Comps . Holden , Z . ; VV . IT . Dewburst , J . ; Thomas Shult , S . E . ; Eli Knowles , P . S . ; and other members ; and as visitors Comps . J . II . Sillitoe , P . Z . 317 , 13 S 7 , P . G . ist Asst . Soj . ; E . Heywood ,
P . Z . 1145 , P . P . G . Ireas . ; J . Tennant , Z . 1145 ; R . Rushton ; S . E . 1145 , and others . The chapter was opened at five o'clock , after which Comp . Sillitoe installed the following Principals , viz . Comp . VV . IT . Dewhurst , Z . ; Comp . T . Shult , IT . ( both by dispensation ); and Comp . Eli Knowles , J . ; he also invested the following officers , viz .: Comps . T . Hindle , S . E . ; E . Sudren , S . N . ; and G . Bingham , Treasurer ; the P . S .
and Janitor elect being unavoidably absent . At the conclusion of the ceremony a vote of thanks was proposed , and carried with acclamation , to Comp Sillitoe for the very able and impressive manner in which he had performed the installation ceremony , and for his kindness in coming so far to render the chapter such valuable assistance . The chapter was closed in solemn form at 7 * 30 , and the remainder of the evening was spent in a social and fraternal fashion .
LANCASTER . —Rowley Chapter ( No . 1051 ) . — On the 23 rd ult . the annual installation meeting of this chapter was held in the Masonic Rooms at the Athenaeum . After the usual routine business had been transacted , the ceremony of installation was proceeded with , when Ex . Comp . Colonel the Right lion . F . A . Stanley , M . P ., Second Grand Principal of West Lancashire , installed
Ex . Comps . Henry Longman into the chair of '/ .. ; Duff , IT . ; and Ellershaw , J . ; the ceremony being most efficiently and impressively gone through . The AI . E . Z . then proceeded to invest the officers of the chajitcr as follows / Comjis . R . Stanton , S . E . ; G . Kelland , S . N . ; E . Simjison , Treasurer ; Longmire , P . S . ; Hannah and Wilde , A . Soj . ; and Allison , Janitor . On the motion of Ex .
Comp . Bagnall , P . Z ., seconded hy Ex . Comp . Simpson , a cordial vote of thanks was passed to thc Installing Offir . er , Ex . Comp . Colonel Stanley , for the excellent manner in whicii he had jierformed the duties of his office . Colonel Stanley , in acknowledging the compliment , intimated his intention of making a handsome present of chajiter
furniture , as a memento of his pleasant rule over them . 'The chapter having been closed , the brethren adjourned to thc County Hotel , where tbe installation banquet was beld under the chairmanship of the newly-installed AI . E . Z ., when the usual loyal and Alasonic toasts pertaining to such a gathering were given and responded to .
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FRANCIS BURDETT LODGE ( No . 185 ) . — This lodge met lor the disjjatch of business on Wednesday , the iGth ult ., when there were present , among others , \ v . Bros . E . Hopwood , P . G . S . B . Middx . and Surrey , W . AL ; VV . Taylor , P . P . G . D . Middx . and Surrey , I . P . M . ; VV . Hammond , P . G . S . of England ; Bros . Sanders , S . W . ; T . C . Walls , P . G . S . Aliddx . and Surrey , J . W . ; Tozer , LG . ; and others . The minutes of the previous meeting
liaving been rend and confirmed , ancl several communications read , the lodge wascloscd , and the brethren adjourned to the banquet . Upon the removal of the cloth the customary toasts were done full justice to . W . Bro . Taylor responded upon behalf of "The Provincial Grand Officers , " and immediately proposed "The Health of the W . M . " Bro . Hopwood having replied , gave "The Officers , " coupled with the name of the S . VV . Bro . Sanders having replied , the proceedings terminated .
LANCASTER . —Moore Lodge ( No . 146 ) . —The installation meeting of this lotlge was held in the Masonic Rooms , Athenreuin , on the 2 S 1 I ) ult ., when Bro . Edmund Simpson , P . Prov . R . of Works , regularly installed Urn . Richard Slanton , W . M . for the ensuing year , going through the ceremony very efficiently . The following brethren were subsequently invest-. d uHiter- for ( lie- ensuing year : Bros . J . Stanley , I . P . M . ; | . E . Hannah , S . W . ; B . Grcgson , j . W . ; J . Aldous , M . O . ; 11 . Hartley , S . O . ; J . Ellersliaw ,
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J . O . j A . Stanley , S . D . j IT . C . Aloore , J . D . j and A . K . Allinson , Tyler . After the installation of officers , the newly-installed W . AL regularly advanced Bro . Herbert C . Aloore to the honourable Degree of Alark Master . Thc lodge was then closed in due form , and the biethren adjourned to the County Hotel , where the installation
banquet was held . The newly-installed Master presided , and after dessert had been placed on the tables , gave the usual loyal toasts from the chair . They were received with customary honours , and followed by the Alasonic toasts consequent in such a gathering . A pleasant evening was enjoyed by all present .
WOOLWICH . —Excelsior Lodge ( No . 226 ) . — The usual quarterly meeting of the above lodge was held in the Alasonic Hall , William-street , on Tuesday , the 22 nd ult ., Bro . James Smyth , W . AL , in the chair , supported by the following officers and brethren : Bros . VV . A . Weston , S . VV . ; A . ' Penfold , J . W . ; IT . Shaw , AI . O . ; the Rev . C . A . Solbe , B . A ., S . O . ; T . W . Kirkbride , I . O . ; G .
Kennedy , Sec ; T . Holleyman , S . D . ; D . C . Capon , J . D . ; C . Buckland , D . of C . ; VV . B . Lloyd , Steward ; B . C . Coupland , jun ., P . M . ; Dr . Spurrell , William Moulds , J . Bilton , James Anderson , AL Sculley , and William Wray . Visitor : Bro . F . Wood , Keystone Lodge , No . 3 . The lodge having been opened in ample form , the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed .
The election of W . AL and 'Treasurer for the ensuing year was then proceeded with , and Bro . VV . A . Weston was unanimously elected W . M ., and Bro . Henry Pryce , Treasurer . A notice of motion by Bro . Kennedy , " That the lodge should remove from the Lord Raglan to a more suitable meeting jilace , " was then taken into consideration , when , upon thc proposition of Bro . the Rev . C . A . Solbe ,
Chaplain , it was unanimously resolved that the future meetings of the lodge should be held at the Masonic Hall , William-street , and a Committee , consisting of the W . AL and Past Alasters , was appointed to make the necessary arrangements . The VV . AI . proposed , and Bro . Weston , S . VV ., seconded , tbe following jiroposition , which was carried with acclamation : " That a letter of thanks be prepared bv the Secretary , and forwarded to the Grand
Secretary and Assistant Grand Secretary , in acknowledgment of the uniform kindness shown by those distinguished brethren to the Excelsior Lodge since its formation , and especially in regard to the support they rendered in obtaining a scholarship for the son of one of its members . " Thc letter was as follows : "Alasonic Hall , Woolwich , " 24 th Alarch , 1 SS 1 .
"To the R . W . Bro . 1 * . Binckes , Grand Secretary . "Sir and Brother , — " The Worshipful Alaster , officers , and members of the Excelsior Lodge of Alark Alaster Alasons have long desired to place on record their sense of the high privilege accorded to them in the intercourse so readily and so courteously granted by you to the Master and members of this
lodge , nor are they unmindful of the honour conferred upon them by your frequent personal attendance at the meetings of the above lodge , coupled with the kindness and alile assistance you have on those occasions rendered to the lodge , by the urbanity with which you at once accepted any request to fill office , and carry out the business immediately in hand—a privilege fully appreciated by the lodge
as liaving a tendency to make plain the mysteries and truthful traditions of Masonry , and what is of considerable interest to the brethren jiresent , who would have a grand standjioint for the future to work up to , in endeavouring to copy your style , manner , and persuasive eloquence in the recital of our beautiful ritual as rendered by you .
" 1 he VV . AI . has no hesitation or lear of contradiction in avowing that to your powerful and impressive address on the subject of the Masonic Charities at one of our banquets must be attributed in a great measure the readiness with which a subscription was granted to him for the benevolent fund , which gave him the much desired opportunity of placing the Excelsior Lodge on the books of Grand Lodge
as a contributor , the full fruition of which has already been consummated in a liberal grant from Grand Lodge for the education of a Lewis of the Excelsior Lodge , in Woolwich , thus opening the door , and jiointing the way for that strongest of factors in Alasonry—Charity— -for future Alark Alasters to copy . "These , Right Worshipful Sir , and other kindnesses not here named , make it a duty on the part of the VV . M .,
officers , ancl members of the lodge to place on record , and take advantage of the amenities of Alasonry , to forward , with every respect and goodwill , this expression of their feelings towards you , the same being recorded on the minutes of the lodge , to be handed down for the information of all future members . The W . AI . need hardly repeat the great personal pleasure il affords him of being the
medium of conveying to you ( a brother confrere of the Grand Lodge of Mark Alaster Alasons ) the wishes of the ofliccrs and members of the Excelsior Lodge , No . 226 . " On behalf of the lodge , "J AMES SMVTII , VV . M . " Excelsior Lodge , No . 22 G . " GEORGE KEXNEDY , Secretary . "
Bro . Holleyman was then invested as J . O ., in succession to Bro . Deeves , who has left England for . service in South Africa . Bro . Walter Ducker , a M . M . of Nelson Lodge , was proposed for advancement at the ensuing meeting , and Bro . F . Wood , of the Keystone Lodge , as a joining member . There being nothing further to propose for the good of Alark Alasonry in general , or the Excelsior Lodge in particular , the lodge was closed in due form .
NEWARK-ON-TRENT . — Fleming Lodge ( No . 2 G 5 ) . —On Friday evening , the 25 th ult ., the regular meeting ol this Alark lodge took jilace at the Saving ' s Bank . The W . AL , Bro . Henry George ; the S . W ., Bro . J . M . Davis ; and the J . VV ., Bro . Henry Walton , were in their resjiective chairs . There was a gooilly number of brethren jiresent antl several distinguished visitors , amongst whom were R . W . Bro . Broadley , P . G . AI . AL . VI . Tunis and
Alalta ; Bros . 11 . R . llatherley , VV . M . Newstead T . L Lotlge ; and T . C Lazenby , P . P . G . A . D . C . Line , W . M . 117 . The first business was to ballot for , as a joining member , Bro . J . AL Mr Lei id , P . G . Steward Line , of Birchall Lodge , 143 , and Rcmigius Lodge , 117 , anil he was unanimously elected . Tin- ballot was then taken for Bro . J . | . Harvey , of Friendship Lodge , 10 .: ; he being unanimously elected , and being present , was duly advanced to the De-
Mark Masonry.
gree of a Alark Alaster Alason , the ceremony being carried out by the VV . M . in his usual able and impressive manner , in which he was ably assisted by his officers . Although but a newly-formed lodge , the workingcalled forth high commendation from R . W . Bro . Broadley , who , after expressing his favourable opinion of the working of the lodge , gave the newly-advanced brother and lodge generally a short , but very impressive , Alark lecture , comprising an epitomised
history of the Degree , also how it might be made as flourishing in this country as in his own province of Tunis and Alalta . The VV . Master then presented to the lodge a handsome silk embroidered banner which had been privately subscribed for by a few members of the Fleming Lodge . The W . AL of the Newstead T . L Lodge being present , and that lodge ( probably one of if not the oldest Alark Lodge in England ) having placed itself under the
banner of the Grand Alark Lodge of England , the subject of forming a Prov . G . Alark Lodge of Notts was entered upon , and a deputation from the Fleming Lodge was appointed to meet a similar deputation from the Newstead Lodge to make the necessary arrangements . A letter having been handed by Bro . Lazenby to the W . AL from the Prov . Grand Mark Alaster of Lincolnshire , expressing regret at his unavoidable absence , and " Hearty good wishes" having been expressed by the visitors , the lodge
was closed , and the brethren adjourned to the Ram Hotel , where a very enjoyable evening was spent . There is a stir amongst the dry bones , and a speedy resurrection for Alark Alasonry in Notts may be looked for , nay , may be said to have commenced , and this beautiful Degree , which in the province of Nottingham has been until the last two years almost at a dead lock , will we now fairly hope soon be prominent in the front ranks of the Alark Degree .
India.
India .
BENGAL . We are glad to observe from the District Grand Alaster ' s report that not only are the finances of the D . G . Lodge in a flourishing condition , but that also a greater degree of zeal in the promotion of the welfare of the Craft is being displayed by the lodges generally . There appears to be only one lodge—Alarinc—that is in arrears with its dues to the District Grand Lodge . VV . Bro . Lieut .-Col . G . B . Wolseley has been appointed Dep . District Grand Alaster .
Royal Arch Alasonry appears also to be improving . Rock Chapter , of Gwalior , has , through the energy and perseverance of Ex . Comp . Lieut .-Col . Wolseley , started working again . On January 14 th a convocation was held at Morar , when the Three Principals for the current year
—Ex . Comps . Lieut .-Col . Wolseley , G . H . for Bengal , as Z . ; Sergt .-Major Collins , as IT . ; and Comp . Sergt . Lovell , as J . —were installed by Ex . Comp . Paxton , P . P . Z ., who travelled from Allahabad for thc occasion . There was a very fair attendance on the occasion , and four candidates .
On the 27 th of December the members of the Craft in Calcutta marched in jirorcssion to St . John's Church , where an excellent sermon was preached b y the V . W . Bro . Etty , P . D . G . Chaplain , who chose for his text , "Be clothed with humility . " The service was choral , and the attendance was good , a large number of ladies being present . The universality of Freemasonry was shown by
there being present Parsees , Hindus , Alahomedans , Jews , and Chinese . At the close of the service a collection was made in aid of the Bengal Alasonic Fund of Benevolence . Rs . 300 was collected . The following changes have taken place among the officers of the District Grand Lodge : W . Bros . Lieut .-Col . G . B . Wolseley , P . AL 10 GG , 1210 , 1 S 43 , Deputy District
Grand Alaster ; J . VV . Browne , P . AL 21 S , District Grand Senior Warden ; Captain Brownrigg , P . M . iGgS , District Grand Junior Warden ; W . IT . Fitze , P . AL 218 , District Grand Treasurer ; Major F . Currie , P . AL 552 , District Grand Registrar ; IT . AL Rustomjee , P . M . 67 , re-appointed District Grand Secretary ; j . B . Hamilton , P . AI . Kumaon Lodge , District Grand Senior Deacon ; J . Swinhoe , P . AL
G 7 , District Grand Junior Deacon ; Captain Deering , P . AI . 391 , District Grand Superintendent of Works ; \ V . VV . Clifford , P . M . 174 , Assistant District Grand Superintendent of Works ; J . C . Alicbell , P . AL 152 G ; J . Kirby , P . AI . ; and F . D . Lazarus , VV . AI . 229 , District Granil Pursuivant . The following are the names of the Worshipful Alasters
for the year 1 SS 0-S 1 ; VV . Bros . A . P . Handley , Barristerat-law , Lodge Star in the East , O 7 , E . C , Calcutta . ; VV . D . Cruikshank , P . M . Lodge Industry antl Perseverance , 109 , Calcutta ; Capt . Allen Deane , P . AL Lodge True Friendship , 21 S , Calcutta ; F . D . Lazarus , P . AL Lodge Humility with Fortitude , 229 , Calcutta ; VV . Girling ,
P . AL Lodge Alarine , 232 , Calcutta ; R . Alittra , Barristerat-law , Lodge Anchor of Hope , 234 ; F . A . Kleyn , Lotlt-e Courage with Humanity , 392 ; VV . Ferns , P . AI . Lodge St . J ohn ' s , 4 S 6 ; R . E . B . Hill , P . M . Lodge Temperance and Benevolence , 1160 , Calcutta ; J . VV . Hanlon , P . AI . Lodge Sandeman , 13 S 4 .
AIOFUssu . LODGES . W . Bros . VV . R . Barry , Lodge Independence with Philanthropy , No . 391 , Allahabad ; D . Ritchie , Lodge Harmony , No . 43 S , Cawnpore ; VV . Ames , P . M . Lodge Alorning Star , No . 552 , Lucknow ; Rev . L . F . PhTlips , Lodge Unity , No . ifigS , Allahabad ; 1 . Kirby , P . M . Lodge True Freemasonry , Saidpore ; and Dr . O'Brien ,
Lodge Mount Everest , No . 1523 , Darjecling . Royal Arch Chapter Hope , attached to Lodge Industry antl Perseverance , No . 109 , E . C , Calcutta , has elected Ex . Comp . W . H . Fit * . * * , as Z . -, Ex . Comp . VV . IT . T . Ayres , as ll . * , and Ex . Comp . C . IT . Emmett , as J . In Mark Alasonry the following brethren have been called to rule : VV . Brns . IT . AL Rustomjee , Lodge Capestone , No . So ; A . Friedeinan , Lodge Sandeman-Stat Veritas , No . 220 .
We regret to record tbe death _ at Ryile , Isle of Wight , on Alonday , the 21 st ult ., by accidental drowning , rf liro . William Hughes , P . M . and Honorary Secretary of the Manchester Lodge , No . 179 . The funeral took place on Sat unlay , at Brompton ( emeterv . Among those attending were Bros . Green , VV . M . 17 . ); " Lovett , LP . AL ;
llojiekirk , P . M . ; Tyyrell , P . M . ; James T hew , P . AI . ; Benet , P . M . ; Pugsley , S . W . ; antl many brethren of Lodge No . 170 and other lodges . Tin- burial sen / ice war ; rend in a most impressive manner by the clergyman of the church he attended when in Vile .