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W . M- B ° articles were of sterling silver , and on the seiuarc was thc following inscription : " This square with a pair of compasses was presented to the Morecambe Lodge , No . is , 6 i | hy Bro . H . Longman , P . M ., Hon . Member of the loelge . 5 th Oct , 1877 . " The gift was accepted by the W . M . on behalf of ihe loelge , and a vote of thanks passed to Bro . Longman . Bro . Moore then gave a lecture
on " The Duties and Privileges of the Master ' s Chair . " The lecture was very interesting , and at the close a cordial vote of thanks was given to him . The usual proclamations were then made , anil the loelge closed in peace , love and harmony . The brethren then adjourned to the King ' s Arms Hotel , and sat down to a sumptuous repast , uneler the presidency of Bro . Duff . The usual loyal and patriotic
toasts wcre given and responded to , and the proceedings wcre enlivened by the harmony of Bros . H . Hartley , W . W . Wilde , S . Hall , G . Bingham , and others . EDMONTON . —Carnarvon Lodge ( No . 1572 ) . The monthly meeting of this ledge was held at the Angel , Edmonton , on Weelneselay , October 3 rd ., the W . M . Bro . I . Tanner , presided , J . H . Thompson , S . W . ; C
Lovibond , J . W . ; G . H . Word , S . D . ; J . C . Garnett , J . D . ; T . C . Oliver , Treasurer ; Goddard , Tyler ; Bro . Dixon , visitor , 133 8 . The lodge being opened in due form , thc minutes of the last lodge meeting were read and confirmed . Bros . W . Bycrs , Symmons , and W . Taylor were passed to the degree of Fellow Craft , the working being ilonc in a very impressive manner by the W . M ., being
ably assisted by the officers . For so young a lodge ( this being only the second time ) , it reflects credit upin the officers for the able and perfect manner they worked the degree , especially Bros . Lovibond and Word , which was everything that could be desired . It was then proposeei by the S . W . that the bye-laws approved by thc committee shoulel be confirmed . Bro . Word then proposed
Mr . Elenbergeras a candidate , seconded by Bro . Symmons . Thc lodge was then closed in due form with a closing hymn . LIVERPOOL . —Dramatic Lodge ( No . 1609 ) . —The usual monthly meeting of the members of this lodge was helel on Tuesday , thc 23 rd ult ., at the Masonic Hall , Hope-street , Liverpool . There was a large
attendance of members and visitors . Bro . W . J . Chapman , W . M ., occupied the chair , ar . d there were also present Bros . Joseph Bell , l . P . M . ; Lindo Courtenay , S . W . ; J . Maekenzi" , J . W . ; A . Woolrich , Treas . ; J . Atkinson , Sec ; W . Saneibrook , S . D . ; F . Wilkinson , J . D . ; H . P . Squire , acting I . G .-, j . Pycr , S . S . ; W . Savage , jun ., J . S . ; J . Sktaf , P . G . O . ; and R . Burgess , Organist ; W . H . Ball ,
Tyler ; W . Hildyard , Walter Williams , H . Leslie , R . J . Roberts , C . Courtenay , A . Collinson , Ballard , Cook , Reay , Carter , I . de Frece , Keet , Sec . Messrs . Bond and Robertson were initiated , and Bros . Weston anel Wilkinson , jun ., were passed to thc degree of F . C . in a most impressive manner . After several propesidons for initiation and joining , the lodge was closed in perfect peace , and the
brethren afterwards retired to banquet , capital songs and recitations being given by Bros . Be-11 , I . P . M ., Cooke , Roberts , Woolrich , Leslie , L . Courtenay , Pycr , Hill , Hildyard , Williams , Dr . Johnson , eVc . GREAT STAN MORE . — Abercorn Lodge ( No . 1549 ) . —This loe ' ge closed its third summer season on the 3 rel ult ., but we have first to record a lodge of
emergency held on the 5 th September , to facilitate the business . The W . M . was as usual all efficient , well supported by his officers and many of the brethren . The visitors wcre Bros . H . G . Grish , 1541 , and F . H . Fletcher , 12 . The lodge was opened by the W . M . at 3 . 45 , and after the usual preliminary business the ballot was taken for Messrs . W . Hancock and F . W . Squire as candidates
for initiation , which proving unanimous in their favour , enabled the W . M in due course to enlighten them in the first beauties of Masonry . Bros . Pontchalon and Hall , after a satisfactory examination , were further advanced to the Second Degree , and Bro . W . F . Middleton also , on proving his efficiency , was raised to the Sublime Third Degree and entrusted with the genuine secrets of a M . M . Hearty
good wishes from the visiting brethren and the usual enquiries from the W . M . completed thc business , and the lodge was closed at 5 . 25 . At the last meeting on October 3 rd , the W . M . was again well and worthily supported by his officers and with more than the usual gathering of brethren . Visitors , Bros . Larchin , 1541 , and Drew , 733 . 1 he lodge was opened by the W . M . at 3 . 45 in the First
Degree , to confirm the previous minutes , and afterwards in the Second Degree , when Bros . Pontchalon and Hall , on proving efficient , wcre entrusted with the password leading to thc Thiid Degree . The W . M . then opened thc loelge in the Third Degree , and raised the above brethren to the noble position of M . M . ' s . He then resumed his lodge to the Fiist Degree to examine Bros . Hancock and Squire
prior to being passed , which proving satisfactory , after resuming his lodge he advanced both brethren to the position of F . C . ' s . The lodge at this time being well attended , and the formal business completed , P . M . Helsdon was permitted to cute rlain the brethren with his usual lucid explanation of the tracing board of this degree . With many heany gooel wishes the W . M . closeel the lodge in
peace and harmony at 5 . 50 until the first Wednesday in A V > "li 1878 . The usual enjoyable banquets followed each meeting , the W . M . as usual being equally competent at his hearty rendering of the customary toasts and compliments , and Bro . Hunt satisfying all present with his liberal management as Steward . The musical arrangements are always well sustained by the Organist and
brethren ; the visitors also contributed on both occasions . The fast approaching autumnal tints added the more to the enjoyment of this last meeting , and hearty was the response accorded to thc W . M . for his genial good fellowship , to the host of the heitcl for his satisfactory catering , and to the members in general for the great interest thty were evidentl y taking to ensure the well-merited success of the Abercom Lodge .
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INSTRUCTION . •WANDSWORTH LODGE ( No . 1044 ) . —The lodge of instruction in connection with the Wandsworth Lodge was held at the Spread Eagle Hottl , Wandsworth , on Tuesday , the 3 0 th ulr . The esteemed W . M ., Bro H . R . Jones , rehearsed the First and Second Degrees . The brethren present were Bros . W . Huntley , J . G . Carter , A . Newens , and T . Frost .
THE EARL OF CARNARVON ( No . 1642 ) . —A meeting was held at the Mitre Hotel , Goulborncroad , Notting-hill , on Frielay , the 26 th October , Bros . Poultcr , W . M . ; Adkins , S . W . ; Wood , J . W . ; Penn , S . D . ; Smout , sen ., J . D . ; Luhtwitz , I . G . ; Smout , jun ., Sec . There were present Bros . Booth , Savage , P . M ., Preceptor ; Spiegel , Kelly , Michel , P . M . ; Lonscott , Knight ,
P . M ., and others . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Spiegel candidate , after which Bro . Smout , jun ., having answered the usual questions for passing , was entrusted , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed . It was then proposed that this Lodeje of Instruction in future meet at
halfpast 7 o ' clock and close punctually at half past 9 o " clock . Bro . Michel , P . M . 1107 , was elected a member of this lodge . With great acclamation Bro . Adkins was elected W . M . at the meeting on Friday , the 9 th November . Next Friday is thc regular officers' night of the mother lodge .
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TKfE CHAPTER OF UNITED STRENGTH ( No . 228 ) . —A little time since we gave a report of the consecration of a new chapter to the old Lodge of Uniteel Strength , and from the report , given in the Freemason , it could be seen that the new venture had all the elements of speedy success . That the anticipations of success were well founded may be seen by the fact that the chapter
could not wait for its first ordinary convocation night , the fourth Tuesday in November , but had to hold an " emergency convocation " on Tuesday week for thc admission of candidates . Comp . James Terry , the M . E . Z ., was in his place punctually to his time , thus acting in accordance with punctual traditions of the mother lodge , and his example was followed by his companion Principals and
officers , these being Comps . John A . W insland , H . ; Robert Griggs , J . ; James Hillhouse , Scribe E . ; John While ( Freemason ) , Scribe N . ; Halforel ( in the absence , through a eieeply regretted domestic afHi . tion , of Comp . Snare ) as Principal Sojourner , and Comp . Killick as Assistant . There were also prts : nt Comp . P . Z . Tinkle r , P . Z . Ilazclgrove , of Bedford , P . Z . Cordell , also of
Bedfordshire ; Comp . Phelps , of Nottingham ; and Comp . Clark , of Ipswich . There were eleven candidates , and after the minutes of the last meeting had been reael by Comp . Hillhouse anel unanimously confirmed , theballot was taken for 1 3 caneUelates whose names appeared upon the s-ummons . The first of these was Bro . Joseph Crump , the father of thc mother loelge , anel for upwards
of a quarter of a century its urbane anil loved Secretary . For the last few years the olel loelge has received a great accession of strength , and mingled with the love which as worthy Masons the brethren of the United Strength have for their mother lodge and its history , is a deep veneration for the modest , kindly , solt-voiced brother who is at once its father and guardian . That in the long course of years
in which he has been associated with the Craft he had not become an Arch Mason is attributable to the fact that he had long looked forward to thc foundation of the chapterin fact , as we showed in the article reporting the consecration , that when the eighteenth century was old and the nineteenth wasyoung proposals were made for carrying out this purpose , and Bro . Crump was looking forward to the
realisation of that dream of bygone times . When therefore the chapter was founded Bro . Crump's name as the first candidate to be cxaltcel was hailed with pleasure by all , and thus a strong link of the past history of the loelge was associated with the history of the new chapter . The second was Bro . Edward Davies , twice W . M . of thc lodge in the olelen time . The third was Bro .
Richarel Pearcy , S . D . in the mother loelge , a thorough Master of Masonic work . The fourth was Bro . Edis , also of United Strength , who l , y his talents anil industry is regarded as a W . M . in perspective . The filth was Bro . F . James Hunt , of the mother lodge ; the sixth Bro . H . S . Flaws , aWo hailing from Unittcl Strength ; the seventh Bro . Joseph Lawrence , of the Ivy
Loelge , No . 1445 ; the eighth Bro . A . J . Timothy , S . W . of the Vitruvian Loelge , No . 87 ; the ninth Bro . James Hill , thc gigantic W . M . of the United Strength Lodge ; the tenth Bro . Dr . William Hunter , of the United Strength Lodge , and J . W . of the Crusaders' Lodge ; the eleventh Bro . George Edward Douglas , D . C . of the United Strength , whose fair fame is wide and real ; the twelfth Bro . Alfred
W . Fcnntr , well known in thc cricketing world , J . D . of the Kingsland Loelge ; Bro . Joseph Stock , of the Perfect Ashlar Lodge , Bro . Wm . Fysh , of the Finsbury Park Lodge , and Bro . Wm . Cook , of thc Domatic Lodge , making the complete list . Of all these fifteen , eleven turned up in time for the ceremony , which was said by those who ought to know to have been perfectly rendered . . Ol
course Comp . Terry elireeted the work in that precise manner which might be expecteel of one who has attained by his exceptional talents so high a position in the Craft , Comp . Winsland perfeirmed his duties as b came an old P . Z ., and Comp . R . Griggs more than fulfilled the high expectations his brethren and companions had held of him
—and their expectations had been high from the fact that he had perfectly discharged his duties as W . M . in a lodge which exacts thc highest service from its chief . The other eifficers , who , if they were speaking of themselves , would wish to rate their services in the work with all becoming modesty—with that modesty which nearly always accompanies merit , but it may not be out of place
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to mention that the M . E Z . thanked them all for their exertions . and they were kindly assisted by Comp . Ncwton , P . Z ., who is an honorary member of the new chapter . In the course of thc after dinner speeches the M . E . in his usual fluent terms proposed "The Heal'h of the Exaltecs , " andsaid the chapter might well be congratulated upem the accession of so many well-tried Masons anel brothers of high merit
as had been received that day . The cxaltei s responded , and thanked the chapter for accepting them , and for the interest given to the ceremonies . The M . E . gave " The Visitors , " and remarked that such was the fame of the old lodge that brethren came from far and wide to visit it , and the chapter was acquiring the like favour , seeing that
that night its visitors came from far-off counties . A hearty welcome was especially given to Comp . Tinkler upon his recovery from a long illness . The response to these toasts being over , the oMicers were toasted , and in the course of the evening some pleasant ballads were chanted .
"WHITEHAVEN . —Sun , Square , and Compasses Chapter ( No . 119 ) . —The annual convocation of this chapter was held on Friday , the 20 th ult ., at the Freemasons' Hall , College-street . There were present Comys . J . Barr , P . G . Treas ., P . Z ., as Z . ( in the unavoidable absence of Comp . Fcaron , Z . ); J . Bowes , P . Z 119 , 129 , 148 , 10 51 , 1074 , P . G . Scribe N . Cumberland
and Westmoreland , P . P . Grand Std . Br . West Lancashire ; W . B . Gibson , P . Z ., P . G . J . ; W . Sandwith , H ., Z . elect ; Dr . Henry , H . elect ; W . F . Lamonby , P . S ., as J ., J , elect , P . G . Std . Br . ( Freemason ) ; J . Rothery , First A . S ., P . S . elect , as P . S . and Scribe E . ; T . Doelgson , P . Z . 995 ; Ulvtrston , P . P . G . D . C . West Lancashire , as Scribe N . ; J . W . Young , Second A . S . ; J . Cooper , Org . ; W .
Jackson , D . Reece , W . F . Hunter , T . Atkinson , F . Hodgson , A . Hooper . R . Bailey , T . B . Roxby , A . Hardie , J . J . Atkinson , J . S . Wilson , J . S . Braithwaitc , J . T . Ray , T . Dixon , G . Kirkwoocl , J . R . Smith , J . J . Coverdale , and G . Fit ? geralel , Janitor . This , it must be confessed , was a small muster for a chapter numbering over 100 members , but several comprnions were absent from unavoielablc
causes , amongst them being the Scribe E . elect , Comp . E . Tyscn , who , to general regret , two or three elays previously had met with a serious accident . The chapter , when illuminated , and the splendid set of new banners posted , preset ted a brilliant appearance , and it is a pity the iarge and hand > omely dccoratcel hall was not bet er rilled . The chapter having been opened , thc minutes of the
previous quarterly convocation weic na 1 and confirme I . The acting Seiibe E . next read the Treasurer ' s statement of accounts , which was highly satisfactory , and showed a balance to the creelit of the chapter amounting to £ 42 3 s , The report was adopted unanimously . Comp . Dodgson . P . Z . 995 , was then balloted for as a joining member , and accepteel with acclamation . Aficr a brother of Sun and
Sector Lodge , No . 9 62 , Workington was balloted for and approveel , he was exalted to the Sublime Degree . Two others , who should also have been forwjrel , were absent M E . Comp . Bowes then assumed the chair of Z ., as Installing Principal , when Comps . Sandwith , Dr . Henry , and Lamonby wcre respectively installed in thc chairs of Z ., H ., and J ., according to ancient custom . The main body of
the companions being re-admitted , the following investments were made , two or three , however , being absent Comps . E . Tyson , Scribe E . ( re-elected ); J . J . Robinson , Scribe N . ; J . M'Kelvie , Treas . ; J . Rothery , P . S . j T . Atkinson , ist A . S . ; W . F . Hunter , 2 nd A . S . ; Jas . Cooper , Organist ; F . Hodgson , and J . S . Braithwaitc , Stewards ; and G . Fitzgerald , J anitor . Hitherto the Janitor has given
his services without fee or reward , and it was unanimously resolved to pay him a salary of three guineas per annum ; with thc addition of thnc guineas for past services . This was a deserving recognition of valuable services n ndered by a hard-working companion almost since thc formation of the chapter in 1865 . Comp . Dr . Henry next m rved , in very graceful terms , anil it was seconeled by Comp .
Lamonby , and coidiahy agreed to , that the thanks of thc chapter be given to M . E . Comp . Bowts , for his kindness in performing the ceremony of installation . Comp . Bowes , in reply , expressed the pleasure it alwa > s afforded him to attend thc annual convocation of Sun , Square , and Compasses Chapter , the more so that he had had the honour , along with their lamented Comp . Mott , who , he hoped ,
was now in the Granel Chapter above , to play some prominent pat in the resuscitation of this chapter , twelve years ago . Since ihcn the chapter had in reased anel prospered to a wonelerful elegrce ; but he ( Comp . Bowes ) must confess no little of that prosperity was due to Comp . Barr , P . Z ., who from the first was a very apt , willing , anil energetic pupil . He ( Comp . Bowes ) congratulated the Royal
Arch Masons of Cumberland anil Westmoreland on the formation of a province . All the chapters in the two counties had now a responsible head , and wtre now centralised , without which organisation they coulel scarcely expect the Order to be worked and carried on as it should be . In conclusion he expressed the gratification it had given him to be present , and he hoped he should be long
spared to give Chapter 119 his little services . A committee was then appointeel , consisting of thc Past and Present Principals , ttie Scribes , and P . S ., to re . ise the byelaws of the chapter , before being submitted to AI . E . Comp . the Earl of Bective , M . P ., Prov . Granel Superintendent , for confirmation . This was all thc business , and the chapter was closed in solemn form .
BRIXHAM . —Chapter of Fidelity . —( No . 248 . —A convocation of this chapter was held on Monday , 8 th inst . There were present : Comps . J . Johnson , M . E . Z . ; Barry , H . ; McLean , P . Z ., as J . ; Harnwick , N . ; Colston , S . E . ; Heath , P . S ., and many other companions . The chapter was opened in solemn form by the three Principals ( all below that rank having retired ) . The minutes of the former chapter were read and confirmed . The ballot was then taken for Bro . Philip Gil-
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W . M- B ° articles were of sterling silver , and on the seiuarc was thc following inscription : " This square with a pair of compasses was presented to the Morecambe Lodge , No . is , 6 i | hy Bro . H . Longman , P . M ., Hon . Member of the loelge . 5 th Oct , 1877 . " The gift was accepted by the W . M . on behalf of ihe loelge , and a vote of thanks passed to Bro . Longman . Bro . Moore then gave a lecture
on " The Duties and Privileges of the Master ' s Chair . " The lecture was very interesting , and at the close a cordial vote of thanks was given to him . The usual proclamations were then made , anil the loelge closed in peace , love and harmony . The brethren then adjourned to the King ' s Arms Hotel , and sat down to a sumptuous repast , uneler the presidency of Bro . Duff . The usual loyal and patriotic
toasts wcre given and responded to , and the proceedings wcre enlivened by the harmony of Bros . H . Hartley , W . W . Wilde , S . Hall , G . Bingham , and others . EDMONTON . —Carnarvon Lodge ( No . 1572 ) . The monthly meeting of this ledge was held at the Angel , Edmonton , on Weelneselay , October 3 rd ., the W . M . Bro . I . Tanner , presided , J . H . Thompson , S . W . ; C
Lovibond , J . W . ; G . H . Word , S . D . ; J . C . Garnett , J . D . ; T . C . Oliver , Treasurer ; Goddard , Tyler ; Bro . Dixon , visitor , 133 8 . The lodge being opened in due form , thc minutes of the last lodge meeting were read and confirmed . Bros . W . Bycrs , Symmons , and W . Taylor were passed to the degree of Fellow Craft , the working being ilonc in a very impressive manner by the W . M ., being
ably assisted by the officers . For so young a lodge ( this being only the second time ) , it reflects credit upin the officers for the able and perfect manner they worked the degree , especially Bros . Lovibond and Word , which was everything that could be desired . It was then proposeei by the S . W . that the bye-laws approved by thc committee shoulel be confirmed . Bro . Word then proposed
Mr . Elenbergeras a candidate , seconded by Bro . Symmons . Thc lodge was then closed in due form with a closing hymn . LIVERPOOL . —Dramatic Lodge ( No . 1609 ) . —The usual monthly meeting of the members of this lodge was helel on Tuesday , thc 23 rd ult ., at the Masonic Hall , Hope-street , Liverpool . There was a large
attendance of members and visitors . Bro . W . J . Chapman , W . M ., occupied the chair , ar . d there were also present Bros . Joseph Bell , l . P . M . ; Lindo Courtenay , S . W . ; J . Maekenzi" , J . W . ; A . Woolrich , Treas . ; J . Atkinson , Sec ; W . Saneibrook , S . D . ; F . Wilkinson , J . D . ; H . P . Squire , acting I . G .-, j . Pycr , S . S . ; W . Savage , jun ., J . S . ; J . Sktaf , P . G . O . ; and R . Burgess , Organist ; W . H . Ball ,
Tyler ; W . Hildyard , Walter Williams , H . Leslie , R . J . Roberts , C . Courtenay , A . Collinson , Ballard , Cook , Reay , Carter , I . de Frece , Keet , Sec . Messrs . Bond and Robertson were initiated , and Bros . Weston anel Wilkinson , jun ., were passed to thc degree of F . C . in a most impressive manner . After several propesidons for initiation and joining , the lodge was closed in perfect peace , and the
brethren afterwards retired to banquet , capital songs and recitations being given by Bros . Be-11 , I . P . M ., Cooke , Roberts , Woolrich , Leslie , L . Courtenay , Pycr , Hill , Hildyard , Williams , Dr . Johnson , eVc . GREAT STAN MORE . — Abercorn Lodge ( No . 1549 ) . —This loe ' ge closed its third summer season on the 3 rel ult ., but we have first to record a lodge of
emergency held on the 5 th September , to facilitate the business . The W . M . was as usual all efficient , well supported by his officers and many of the brethren . The visitors wcre Bros . H . G . Grish , 1541 , and F . H . Fletcher , 12 . The lodge was opened by the W . M . at 3 . 45 , and after the usual preliminary business the ballot was taken for Messrs . W . Hancock and F . W . Squire as candidates
for initiation , which proving unanimous in their favour , enabled the W . M in due course to enlighten them in the first beauties of Masonry . Bros . Pontchalon and Hall , after a satisfactory examination , were further advanced to the Second Degree , and Bro . W . F . Middleton also , on proving his efficiency , was raised to the Sublime Third Degree and entrusted with the genuine secrets of a M . M . Hearty
good wishes from the visiting brethren and the usual enquiries from the W . M . completed thc business , and the lodge was closed at 5 . 25 . At the last meeting on October 3 rd , the W . M . was again well and worthily supported by his officers and with more than the usual gathering of brethren . Visitors , Bros . Larchin , 1541 , and Drew , 733 . 1 he lodge was opened by the W . M . at 3 . 45 in the First
Degree , to confirm the previous minutes , and afterwards in the Second Degree , when Bros . Pontchalon and Hall , on proving efficient , wcre entrusted with the password leading to thc Thiid Degree . The W . M . then opened thc loelge in the Third Degree , and raised the above brethren to the noble position of M . M . ' s . He then resumed his lodge to the Fiist Degree to examine Bros . Hancock and Squire
prior to being passed , which proving satisfactory , after resuming his lodge he advanced both brethren to the position of F . C . ' s . The lodge at this time being well attended , and the formal business completed , P . M . Helsdon was permitted to cute rlain the brethren with his usual lucid explanation of the tracing board of this degree . With many heany gooel wishes the W . M . closeel the lodge in
peace and harmony at 5 . 50 until the first Wednesday in A V > "li 1878 . The usual enjoyable banquets followed each meeting , the W . M . as usual being equally competent at his hearty rendering of the customary toasts and compliments , and Bro . Hunt satisfying all present with his liberal management as Steward . The musical arrangements are always well sustained by the Organist and
brethren ; the visitors also contributed on both occasions . The fast approaching autumnal tints added the more to the enjoyment of this last meeting , and hearty was the response accorded to thc W . M . for his genial good fellowship , to the host of the heitcl for his satisfactory catering , and to the members in general for the great interest thty were evidentl y taking to ensure the well-merited success of the Abercom Lodge .
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INSTRUCTION . •WANDSWORTH LODGE ( No . 1044 ) . —The lodge of instruction in connection with the Wandsworth Lodge was held at the Spread Eagle Hottl , Wandsworth , on Tuesday , the 3 0 th ulr . The esteemed W . M ., Bro H . R . Jones , rehearsed the First and Second Degrees . The brethren present were Bros . W . Huntley , J . G . Carter , A . Newens , and T . Frost .
THE EARL OF CARNARVON ( No . 1642 ) . —A meeting was held at the Mitre Hotel , Goulborncroad , Notting-hill , on Frielay , the 26 th October , Bros . Poultcr , W . M . ; Adkins , S . W . ; Wood , J . W . ; Penn , S . D . ; Smout , sen ., J . D . ; Luhtwitz , I . G . ; Smout , jun ., Sec . There were present Bros . Booth , Savage , P . M ., Preceptor ; Spiegel , Kelly , Michel , P . M . ; Lonscott , Knight ,
P . M ., and others . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Spiegel candidate , after which Bro . Smout , jun ., having answered the usual questions for passing , was entrusted , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed . It was then proposed that this Lodeje of Instruction in future meet at
halfpast 7 o ' clock and close punctually at half past 9 o " clock . Bro . Michel , P . M . 1107 , was elected a member of this lodge . With great acclamation Bro . Adkins was elected W . M . at the meeting on Friday , the 9 th November . Next Friday is thc regular officers' night of the mother lodge .
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TKfE CHAPTER OF UNITED STRENGTH ( No . 228 ) . —A little time since we gave a report of the consecration of a new chapter to the old Lodge of Uniteel Strength , and from the report , given in the Freemason , it could be seen that the new venture had all the elements of speedy success . That the anticipations of success were well founded may be seen by the fact that the chapter
could not wait for its first ordinary convocation night , the fourth Tuesday in November , but had to hold an " emergency convocation " on Tuesday week for thc admission of candidates . Comp . James Terry , the M . E . Z ., was in his place punctually to his time , thus acting in accordance with punctual traditions of the mother lodge , and his example was followed by his companion Principals and
officers , these being Comps . John A . W insland , H . ; Robert Griggs , J . ; James Hillhouse , Scribe E . ; John While ( Freemason ) , Scribe N . ; Halforel ( in the absence , through a eieeply regretted domestic afHi . tion , of Comp . Snare ) as Principal Sojourner , and Comp . Killick as Assistant . There were also prts : nt Comp . P . Z . Tinkle r , P . Z . Ilazclgrove , of Bedford , P . Z . Cordell , also of
Bedfordshire ; Comp . Phelps , of Nottingham ; and Comp . Clark , of Ipswich . There were eleven candidates , and after the minutes of the last meeting had been reael by Comp . Hillhouse anel unanimously confirmed , theballot was taken for 1 3 caneUelates whose names appeared upon the s-ummons . The first of these was Bro . Joseph Crump , the father of thc mother loelge , anel for upwards
of a quarter of a century its urbane anil loved Secretary . For the last few years the olel loelge has received a great accession of strength , and mingled with the love which as worthy Masons the brethren of the United Strength have for their mother lodge and its history , is a deep veneration for the modest , kindly , solt-voiced brother who is at once its father and guardian . That in the long course of years
in which he has been associated with the Craft he had not become an Arch Mason is attributable to the fact that he had long looked forward to thc foundation of the chapterin fact , as we showed in the article reporting the consecration , that when the eighteenth century was old and the nineteenth wasyoung proposals were made for carrying out this purpose , and Bro . Crump was looking forward to the
realisation of that dream of bygone times . When therefore the chapter was founded Bro . Crump's name as the first candidate to be cxaltcel was hailed with pleasure by all , and thus a strong link of the past history of the loelge was associated with the history of the new chapter . The second was Bro . Edward Davies , twice W . M . of thc lodge in the olelen time . The third was Bro .
Richarel Pearcy , S . D . in the mother loelge , a thorough Master of Masonic work . The fourth was Bro . Edis , also of United Strength , who l , y his talents anil industry is regarded as a W . M . in perspective . The filth was Bro . F . James Hunt , of the mother lodge ; the sixth Bro . H . S . Flaws , aWo hailing from Unittcl Strength ; the seventh Bro . Joseph Lawrence , of the Ivy
Loelge , No . 1445 ; the eighth Bro . A . J . Timothy , S . W . of the Vitruvian Loelge , No . 87 ; the ninth Bro . James Hill , thc gigantic W . M . of the United Strength Lodge ; the tenth Bro . Dr . William Hunter , of the United Strength Lodge , and J . W . of the Crusaders' Lodge ; the eleventh Bro . George Edward Douglas , D . C . of the United Strength , whose fair fame is wide and real ; the twelfth Bro . Alfred
W . Fcnntr , well known in thc cricketing world , J . D . of the Kingsland Loelge ; Bro . Joseph Stock , of the Perfect Ashlar Lodge , Bro . Wm . Fysh , of the Finsbury Park Lodge , and Bro . Wm . Cook , of thc Domatic Lodge , making the complete list . Of all these fifteen , eleven turned up in time for the ceremony , which was said by those who ought to know to have been perfectly rendered . . Ol
course Comp . Terry elireeted the work in that precise manner which might be expecteel of one who has attained by his exceptional talents so high a position in the Craft , Comp . Winsland perfeirmed his duties as b came an old P . Z ., and Comp . R . Griggs more than fulfilled the high expectations his brethren and companions had held of him
—and their expectations had been high from the fact that he had perfectly discharged his duties as W . M . in a lodge which exacts thc highest service from its chief . The other eifficers , who , if they were speaking of themselves , would wish to rate their services in the work with all becoming modesty—with that modesty which nearly always accompanies merit , but it may not be out of place
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to mention that the M . E Z . thanked them all for their exertions . and they were kindly assisted by Comp . Ncwton , P . Z ., who is an honorary member of the new chapter . In the course of thc after dinner speeches the M . E . in his usual fluent terms proposed "The Heal'h of the Exaltecs , " andsaid the chapter might well be congratulated upem the accession of so many well-tried Masons anel brothers of high merit
as had been received that day . The cxaltei s responded , and thanked the chapter for accepting them , and for the interest given to the ceremonies . The M . E . gave " The Visitors , " and remarked that such was the fame of the old lodge that brethren came from far and wide to visit it , and the chapter was acquiring the like favour , seeing that
that night its visitors came from far-off counties . A hearty welcome was especially given to Comp . Tinkler upon his recovery from a long illness . The response to these toasts being over , the oMicers were toasted , and in the course of the evening some pleasant ballads were chanted .
"WHITEHAVEN . —Sun , Square , and Compasses Chapter ( No . 119 ) . —The annual convocation of this chapter was held on Friday , the 20 th ult ., at the Freemasons' Hall , College-street . There were present Comys . J . Barr , P . G . Treas ., P . Z ., as Z . ( in the unavoidable absence of Comp . Fcaron , Z . ); J . Bowes , P . Z 119 , 129 , 148 , 10 51 , 1074 , P . G . Scribe N . Cumberland
and Westmoreland , P . P . Grand Std . Br . West Lancashire ; W . B . Gibson , P . Z ., P . G . J . ; W . Sandwith , H ., Z . elect ; Dr . Henry , H . elect ; W . F . Lamonby , P . S ., as J ., J , elect , P . G . Std . Br . ( Freemason ) ; J . Rothery , First A . S ., P . S . elect , as P . S . and Scribe E . ; T . Doelgson , P . Z . 995 ; Ulvtrston , P . P . G . D . C . West Lancashire , as Scribe N . ; J . W . Young , Second A . S . ; J . Cooper , Org . ; W .
Jackson , D . Reece , W . F . Hunter , T . Atkinson , F . Hodgson , A . Hooper . R . Bailey , T . B . Roxby , A . Hardie , J . J . Atkinson , J . S . Wilson , J . S . Braithwaitc , J . T . Ray , T . Dixon , G . Kirkwoocl , J . R . Smith , J . J . Coverdale , and G . Fit ? geralel , Janitor . This , it must be confessed , was a small muster for a chapter numbering over 100 members , but several comprnions were absent from unavoielablc
causes , amongst them being the Scribe E . elect , Comp . E . Tyscn , who , to general regret , two or three elays previously had met with a serious accident . The chapter , when illuminated , and the splendid set of new banners posted , preset ted a brilliant appearance , and it is a pity the iarge and hand > omely dccoratcel hall was not bet er rilled . The chapter having been opened , thc minutes of the
previous quarterly convocation weic na 1 and confirme I . The acting Seiibe E . next read the Treasurer ' s statement of accounts , which was highly satisfactory , and showed a balance to the creelit of the chapter amounting to £ 42 3 s , The report was adopted unanimously . Comp . Dodgson . P . Z . 995 , was then balloted for as a joining member , and accepteel with acclamation . Aficr a brother of Sun and
Sector Lodge , No . 9 62 , Workington was balloted for and approveel , he was exalted to the Sublime Degree . Two others , who should also have been forwjrel , were absent M E . Comp . Bowes then assumed the chair of Z ., as Installing Principal , when Comps . Sandwith , Dr . Henry , and Lamonby wcre respectively installed in thc chairs of Z ., H ., and J ., according to ancient custom . The main body of
the companions being re-admitted , the following investments were made , two or three , however , being absent Comps . E . Tyson , Scribe E . ( re-elected ); J . J . Robinson , Scribe N . ; J . M'Kelvie , Treas . ; J . Rothery , P . S . j T . Atkinson , ist A . S . ; W . F . Hunter , 2 nd A . S . ; Jas . Cooper , Organist ; F . Hodgson , and J . S . Braithwaitc , Stewards ; and G . Fitzgerald , J anitor . Hitherto the Janitor has given
his services without fee or reward , and it was unanimously resolved to pay him a salary of three guineas per annum ; with thc addition of thnc guineas for past services . This was a deserving recognition of valuable services n ndered by a hard-working companion almost since thc formation of the chapter in 1865 . Comp . Dr . Henry next m rved , in very graceful terms , anil it was seconeled by Comp .
Lamonby , and coidiahy agreed to , that the thanks of thc chapter be given to M . E . Comp . Bowts , for his kindness in performing the ceremony of installation . Comp . Bowes , in reply , expressed the pleasure it alwa > s afforded him to attend thc annual convocation of Sun , Square , and Compasses Chapter , the more so that he had had the honour , along with their lamented Comp . Mott , who , he hoped ,
was now in the Granel Chapter above , to play some prominent pat in the resuscitation of this chapter , twelve years ago . Since ihcn the chapter had in reased anel prospered to a wonelerful elegrce ; but he ( Comp . Bowes ) must confess no little of that prosperity was due to Comp . Barr , P . Z ., who from the first was a very apt , willing , anil energetic pupil . He ( Comp . Bowes ) congratulated the Royal
Arch Masons of Cumberland anil Westmoreland on the formation of a province . All the chapters in the two counties had now a responsible head , and wtre now centralised , without which organisation they coulel scarcely expect the Order to be worked and carried on as it should be . In conclusion he expressed the gratification it had given him to be present , and he hoped he should be long
spared to give Chapter 119 his little services . A committee was then appointeel , consisting of thc Past and Present Principals , ttie Scribes , and P . S ., to re . ise the byelaws of the chapter , before being submitted to AI . E . Comp . the Earl of Bective , M . P ., Prov . Granel Superintendent , for confirmation . This was all thc business , and the chapter was closed in solemn form .
BRIXHAM . —Chapter of Fidelity . —( No . 248 . —A convocation of this chapter was held on Monday , 8 th inst . There were present : Comps . J . Johnson , M . E . Z . ; Barry , H . ; McLean , P . Z ., as J . ; Harnwick , N . ; Colston , S . E . ; Heath , P . S ., and many other companions . The chapter was opened in solemn form by the three Principals ( all below that rank having retired ) . The minutes of the former chapter were read and confirmed . The ballot was then taken for Bro . Philip Gil-