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and p illows to rest upon . He was glad that the toast hatl been proposed , as no doubt it was one which ought always to be honoured , and in this lodge it was acknowledged as it deserved to be . For himself , be hoped that whether as Treasurer , Deacon , Warden , or Master , he might be a pillar and a pillow , and respected by every member of thc lodge . Bro . Jones , in bis reply , congratulated the brethren
on having had such a W . M . as Bro . Stephens , to whom he had been proud to render every assistance in bis power . He was also glad to find that ever since the lodge had been started they had obtained such brethren as members and initiates as they had reason to be proud of . Their numbers were now getting so large , that at thc former meeting they deemed it advisable to pass a motion restricting their
number to fifty . They had initiated forty brethren since the establishment of thc lodge . He trusted that in tbe future it would never be forgotten that Bro . Stephens had been the first Master of the lodge , and as an old Past Master he should look back upon this fust year of the Marquis of Ripon Lodge with great delight . Jn proposing "The Officers , " the AV . Master thanked them for
their services during his year , and felt sure that they would continue to do good to their fellowcreatures , as they had done in the past year . lie also added that they deserved the thanks of every member ol the lodge , and of thc Craft generally . Brother Somers in reply said that this body never started as a featherbed lodge , if the P . M . ' s wished to be pillows , he hoped that
he should be a pillar , and that the foundation stone they had laid by giving 250 guineas towards the charities would lead to thc cape stone of a very much larger sum . If what they had done was a sure foundation stone for a noble building , which he trusted would be never disgraced , he would use his best exertions individually to improve thc position of the lodge . If he should not do his work so well
as the present W . M , it would not be from thc want of will , but of power . From the time he entered into | Masotiry his heart had been in it , and he had endeavoured sincerely , zealously , and earnestly to carry his wishes out . He could only ask thc brethren to help him lo extend the advantages ofthe lodge as far as the charities were concerned , and prove that this was one of the brightest , ablest , and most
useful of thc lodges in London . Bro Marlis also replied , and thanked thc brethren for thc support they hatl ' given to his list for the Girls' School . There were some brethren he had not yet asked , but if they felt themselves at all slighted he should be happy to receive their names . His list amounted to nearly £ 100 already , and he intended to make it more . If he had been rude in asking some
brothers , or bashful in not asking others , he hoped the brethren to whom he had been rude would excuse bim , and the brethren whom he had slighted would repair the defect . He had a capital list , and to shew that it was perfectly respectable he would inform them that Hro . Wm . G * fdon , M . P ., for Chelsea had placed his name on it . Bros , lcssell and Sim likewise responded , the latter brother
saying that whatever might be required of him to do to improve the position of the lodge he should always do it . What he had done for the charities was a very small matter , but he hoped that next time , which he trusted would be before long , that he represented the charities of the Order lie would go up with an amount which he must be proud of . The Tyler ' s Toast brought this very pleasant evening to a conclusion .
INSTRUCTION . EGYPTIAN LODGI ; ( NO 27 ) . — A meeting of the brethren was belli 011 the 2 * , th ult ., al Bro . Maidwell ' s , Hercules Tavern , 191 , Leadenhall Street , for the purpose of constituting a lodge of instruction in connection with thc Egyptian Lodge , 27 , to be called thc Egyptian Lodge of Instruction . Uro . Charles Adkins , I . P . M .,
27 , occupied thc chair , supported by Bros . II . T . Hoare , P . M . 27 , T . J . Maidwell , D . C . 27 , George B . Chapman , D . Salmonese , J . T . Dickenson , A . Head , J . Murch , Charles A . Grammer , AA' . O . Wall-rook , and J . Crawley , P . M . 174 . The Egyptian Lodge 27 , having granted authority for a lodge ot instruction being established in connection with it , it was proposed by Bro . Hoare , seconded by Bro .
AValbrook , and resolved , that thc Egyptian Lodge of Instruction should meet at thc above address every Thursday evening , at 7 . J 0 , and be closed at 9 . 30 . It was then proposed by Bro . lloarc , seconded by Bro . Chapman , nnd resolved , that Bro . Joseph Crawley , P . M . 174 , be appointed Preceptor . Bro . Maidwell proposed , Bro . 1 Ionic seconded , and it was resolved , that Bro . Chapman be
appointed Secretary pro tern . On the motion of Bro . Chapman , seconded by Bro . Salmonese , Bro . Charles Adkins was appointed Treasurer . Thc joining fee and . 'ubscriplion were fixed , and the Treasurer and Secretary were instructed to purchase the necessary clothing for officers , furniture , and working tools . Instructions were also given to the Treasurer and Secretary to obtain the
approval of Grand Lodge , to thc bye-laws of the lodge , ; nd all thc brethren pit-sent having paid their joining fee and subscription for a year , thc first meeting was appointed to be held on thc Sth inst ., and thc brethren adjot rncd till that date . D . M . IIOCSlK LoUGIl ( II ISSTUI'CTUIS ( No . S 60 ) . —Tic annual festival of this lodge of instruction was held on
Juesday evening , at Bro . Aliens , Royal Edward , Triangle , Hackney . Bro . Dallwood , AV . M . of thc parent lodge , presided , aud was supported by Bros . Joseph Crawler , Preceptor of the lodge ' ; VV . II . Wallington , W . M . elect of the Dalhousie Lodge ; W . Bristo , P . M . ; Ashburncr , P . M . 1278 ; Taylor , D . C . 1420 ; Crane , 933 ; Crouch , 1278 ;
IVmn , Knox , J . W . 160 ; Smith , YWdsU-y , AVhite , aud about a score ol others . The sum c : f £ ' -, was vi .-led lo the Girls' School , a similar sum having previously been subscribed to the Male Fund of tbe Benevolent Institution , and a like sum to th ; Widows . The brethren then adjourned to an excellent banquet , ancl honoured the usual Masonic toasts , A line musical treat was provided for the brethren
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by Bros . Bristo , Wallington , Perrin and Ricn . Bro . Crawley also gave some good recitations . In the course of tbe evening , thc W . M . was much congratulated on attaining his high position , and complimented on filling thc Master ' s chair , after having been the first initiate thc lodge had thc pleasure of making .
PROVINCIAL . CANTERBURY . —UNITED I NDCSTIUOUS LODGK ( NO . 3 \) . —The ' usual monthly met ting was held on Thursday thc ' 1 st April . ' Present Bros . Capt . P . H . Knight , W . M ., in the chair ; Geo . Johnson , S . W . ; Doctor B . Browning , J . W . ; J . E . Wiltshire , S . D . ; AV . Sice , Org . ; Strand , Tyler , ; John R . Hall , P . M ., Hon . Sec . ; Chas . Hallturn , P . M . ; J . Coppin ,
P . M . ; P . Higham , P . M . ; Rev . L . G . IL Mason , M . M . ; David Callard , M . M . ; J . G . Shanks , P . M . 189 , P . P . J . G . W . Devon , and several more brethren , members of the lodge . The minutes of thc last lodge night were read and confirmed . . Thc gavel was then placed in thc hands of Bro . John R . Hale , P . M ., and Doctor W . II . Longhurst , the Organist of Canterbury Cathedral , who had previously
been regularly proposed , ballottcd for , and unanimously elected , was initiated according to ancient custom . A committee consisting of thc W . M . and his Wardens was appointed to confer with the St . Augustine's and the Royal Military Lodges for the purpose of fixing the day and making such arrangements may be necessary for holding a banquet to celebrate thc occasion of II . R . II . the
Prince of Wales being installed as M . W . G . M . Some other business having been transacted the lodge was closed in due form and in due time . BATH . —ROVAI . Ci ' MiiKiu . AND LODGI ; ( Nc . 41 ) . —The monthly meeting was held on Thursday , April 1 st , which was but scantily attended , not more than 20 members being present . At 7 . 30 the lodge was opened by Bro .
Mitchell , P . M ., supported by Bros . Dr . Hopkins , acting as I . P . M . ; Brown , S . W . ; Evcringham , J . AV . ; Ashley , P . M ., Treas . ; Falkner , Sec . ; Wilkinson , S . D . ; Braham , J . D . ; Birth , acting as I . G . ; Gazzard , Tyler . The minutes of thc previous meeting were read aud confirmed . Letters of apology for non-attendance , caused by absence from Bath in each case , were read from Bros . Clark , AV . M . ; Major
Preston , I . P . M . ; and Carey , P . M . A ballot was taken for the admission of Bro . Major Bousfield , M . P . as a joining member , which was unanimous in his favour . A letter from the Grand Secretary , Bro . Hervey , was read , acknowledging receipt of a copy of thc history of No . 41 , as a present to thc Library of Grand Lodge , and similar communications were announced from several private lodges .
Thc chair was then taken by Bro . Dr . I Iopkins , who had been deputed by the AA' . M . to perform the ceremonies . Bro . Railway , having been examined as to his proficiency , was entrusted and dismissed for preparation . Thc lodge was opened in the second degree , the candidate re-admitted , and duly passed to the rank of Fellow Craft , thc symbolism of the working tools being carefully explained by
Bro . Birth . Bro . Jacob Smith was examined as to his knowledge of this degree , and having been complimented on thc correctness of his answers , and duly entrusted , withdrew . On his return lo thc lodge , he was raised to thc sublime degree of M . M . by Bro . Dr . Hopkins , who also gave thc traditionary history of the degree , and the charge connected with it , apologizing for omission of lectures on
the tracing boards , for which there was not time . The lodge was resumed iu the first degree . On the proposition of the S . W ., seconded by thc J . AV . a vote of thanks was passed to the acting AA ' . M . for thc efficient manner in which he had presided and worked thc ceremonies . Thc lodge was finally closed at a quarter to ten . FOREST HILL . —AVIST Ki-sr LODGI ; ( No . 1297 ) . —Thc
installation meeting ofthe AVest Kent Lodge , was held on the 27 th ult ., at the Forest Hill Hotel . Bro . Kindon , AV . M ., installed Bro . John Allen in the Master ' s chair , in the presence of a full lodge , and numerous visitors , among whom were Captain G . A . Smith , P . M . din ; Bro . C . J . Cooke , P . P . G . S . W . Kent ; Uro . Alfred Avery * , P . M . 619 ; and Bro . John AVhile , AV . M . 22 S . Thc AA ' . M . appointed
as his officers , Bros . H . D . Stead , S . W . ; J . M . Stretch , J . W . ; I I . G . AA'arrcn , Treasurer ; A . P . Leonard , Secretary ; C . R . Crouch , S . D . ; E . C . Massey , J . D . ; and C . R . Crowden , I . G . Thc W . M . passed a brother to the second degree , and was afterwards unanimously elected himself ti represent the lodge as Steward al the Installation nf the Prince of Wales . A banquet followed the working of the
lodge , and Bro . C . J . Cooke made an admirable speech in reply to thc toast of "The Visitors " MANCHESTER . —LODGI ; OI- THI-TII ( No . 1458 ) . —The usual monthly meeting of this prosperous lodge was held on Saturday , April 3 rd , at the Royal Archer , Dale-street . Thc lodge was opened punctually at four o ' clock by the AV . M ., JJro . Smith . 'J'he minutes being read and
confirmed , the ballot was then taken for an initiate and a joining member , and proved favourable in both cases . The AA' . M . then opened Ihe lodge in the second degree , and passed Bros . Davies and Dickenson ( they having previously answered the necessary questions and been entrusted ) . The ceremonies were most ably performed by the W . M ., assisted by Bro . Pearson , S . AV ., who presented tbe working tools
in such a manner as to call forth the unanimous praise of Ihe brethren . Bro . Chas . J . Kent afterwards delivered thc lecture on the second tracing board with such proficiency , as to be congratulated by the Past Masters and AA' . M . It is seldom we find in young lodges thc J . AV . being able to take such advanced positions as delivering the lectures , and lodges that possess such able workers iu their junior
othcers cau look forward to years ol prosperity and proficiency . The lodge was then lowered In the first degree , and notice cf motion given by the I . P . M ., Bro . Jno . W . Turner , that the initiation and joining fees be raised . Amongst the visitors were Uri . s . AA ' . 11 . Kershaw , AA ' . M ., Imperial George , 78 , Middlclou ; N . Duniillc , P . M . A'irtue , 152 ; AVilliam Dumille , S . W ., liichmo'id ; Geo . Ellis , Stamford and Warrington , 1408 , Stalybridge . Business
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being concluded , and the W . M . complimented on the efficiency of thc working , the lodge was closed at 6 . 45 . Thc refreshments , supplied by Bro . Potts , were , as usual , of thc very best , and were appreciated by thc members and visitors , and after thc usual toasts , the brethren separated , well pleased and deeply impressed with thc solemnity of thc ceremonies thev had seen so ably performed .
Royal Arch.
Royal Arch .
BARNSTAPLE . —LOYALTY AND Vnm-i ; CHAPTER ( NO . 251 ) . —The quarterly communication of this chapter was held at thc Masonic Hall , Barnstaple , on Wednesday week . Chapter was opened by the Principals and Past Principals . Comp . Wiltshire as First Principal , assisted by an
efficient staff of oflicers conducted the business of thc chapter . Brothers Ficklin and Marks were exalted , nnd a proposition made for a joining member . This old chapter is now getting in a flourishing-slate ; several brethren having of late joined it , it can now boast of a long list of members .
Knights Templar.
Knights Templar .
LIVERPOOL . —WII . I . IAM in ; I . A MoitK PUKCEPTOIIY ( No . 49)—A meeting of Ibis preceptory was held on thc 18 th ult ., at thc Court House , Prescot , near Liverpool . Amongst those present were Sir Knights J . Kellett Smith , E . P . ; J . AV . J . Fowler , P . E . P . ; Captain Turner , P . E . P . ; R . Young , tst Captain Henry Nelson , Registrar ; Joseph AA ' ood , Treasurer ; W . Tyrcr , Almoner ; W . J . Thomson ,
C . of G . ; W . S . Matthews , P . 11 . Whittaker , & c The visitors were Sir Knights Captain Berry , P . G . S . B 1 st G . Captain and P . E . P . Jacques de Molay Preceptory ; 11 . Burrows , Alpass Peremptory . The preceptory was opened is solemn form , and with prayer by Em . Sir Knt . Dr . J . Kellet Smith , E . P . Thc muster roll was called over , and the minutes of the last regular meeting were read and
confirmed . The Eminent Preceptor then proceeded to present Sir Knight Captain George Turner , P . E . P ., with a very chaste and elegant silvcr cigar case , which had been subscribed for generally by thc Sir Knights of the AA'illiam de la More Preceptory in acknowledgment of his valuable anti efficient services as G . M . Sir Knight Captain Berry eulogised in pointed and effective terms the peculiar aptitude of
Sir KnightTurncrfor Masonic duties generally aud Knight Templary in particular . Sir Knight II . Nelson , Registrar , then rcatl a communication from thc A ' . E . Prov . G . Prior , A . II . Royds , expressing his regret at not being able to attend the meeting ; and expressing the pleasure it gave him to learn that thc services of Sir Knight Turner were about to be recognised in a suitable manner , and
complimenting the members of the preceptory generally on their presentation , of which he ( the Prov . G . Prior ) highly and heartily approved . Thc E . P . ( Dr . Smith ) , then complimented Sir Knight Turner , and in an able and eloquent speech made the presentation . The article bore the following inscription : — "To Sir Knight Captain Turner , P . E . C , Prov . G . B . B ., Lancashire , from the members of the William
dc la More Preceptory of Knights Templar , in recognition of past services , 1875 . " Sir Knight Turner , who appeared to be much affected by this token of approbation of his conduct , responded in feeling terms . The preceptory was then closed in solemn form , and the Sir Knights adjourned to the principal hotel , where a bounteous repast was served by Mrs . Lloyd in a most creditable and satisfactory manner .
Scotland.
Scotland .
GLASGOAV . — PHOVINCIAI . GIIANI . ROVAI . AHCII CIIAPTKH ion LANAHKSIIIUK . —This chapter met iu solemn conclave for the first lime after a lapse of fifteen years , in St . Mark ' s Hall , Buchanan-street , on the 31 st ult . There was a large and distinctly representative body of Royal Arch Masons present , numbering in all somewhere about seventy . The chair was occupied by Comp . J . A . Barrow ,
Most Excellent Supt ., 30 ; and the duties of the Crouptcrship were discharged by Comps . Thos . Halket , P . G . Treas . and A . McTaggart , P . G . Scribe E . Supporting the Chairman and Croupiers were Comps . Duckett , P . Z . 73 ; AA . Smith , P . G . J ., 30 ; J . Balfour , P . G . 1 st Soj ;; John Fraser , P . G . Scribe N . ; John Miller , Z . so ; Jas . Duthie , Z . 67 ; G . W . Wheeler , ' Z . ;? , - John Tweed , II . 73 ;
Chalmers , No . 113 ; Paterson , 113 ; Grainger , 113 * Wylie , 113 ; Schiff , 113 ; Ward , 113 ; Barr , 113 ; Julius Brodc , Z . 79 ; John Monro , Scribe E . 79 ; McDonald , P . Z . 73 ; John Stewart , J . 7 *; D . Gilchrist , P . Z . 73 ; A . Arrick Smith , 50 ; W . Phillips , Z . 87 ; D . Reid , 87 ; Robert Bell , M . E . C . St . Mungo Encampment ; Comps . Mc Murdo , ' / ..
143 ; Laird , J . 143 ; Russell , N . 143 ; and Baker , E . 14 . V Amongst the general company we observed Comps . Robt . Eraser , 6 9 ; Sutherland , 117 ; Arch . AA ' . Berry , 117 ; ' Miller , P . Prin . 117 ; Jas . Arnaud , Z . 144 ; Jno . Johnston , 122 ; Jas . Black , 119 ; ccc . After supper , which was served up by Comp . S . Mc Phcc , iu thc St . Andrew Restaurant , Ilutchcson-st ., in a chaste and elaborate sty le ,
the Chairman briefly addressed the companions-I le said : lt is little more than three years since I received my commission as Prov . Grand Supt . for Lanarkshire from the Supreme Grand Koyal Arch Chapter of Scotland , . ' '"'' therefore nearly three years since we formed this P . G ' Chapter . During that time wc have endeavoured to ai > l
and foster Royal Arch Masonry in our province ; and l . i * - ' presence of so many office-bearers ami companions here •¦ '' * night , representing as they do nearly every chapter n > Lanarkshire , shows the esteem in which they regard the Order . To tbe Craft Masons merely , tbe R . A . degree is one to be looked forward to , whilst by those who haveobtained its privileges , these are valued for the more ex-
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and p illows to rest upon . He was glad that the toast hatl been proposed , as no doubt it was one which ought always to be honoured , and in this lodge it was acknowledged as it deserved to be . For himself , be hoped that whether as Treasurer , Deacon , Warden , or Master , he might be a pillar and a pillow , and respected by every member of thc lodge . Bro . Jones , in bis reply , congratulated the brethren
on having had such a W . M . as Bro . Stephens , to whom he had been proud to render every assistance in bis power . He was also glad to find that ever since the lodge had been started they had obtained such brethren as members and initiates as they had reason to be proud of . Their numbers were now getting so large , that at thc former meeting they deemed it advisable to pass a motion restricting their
number to fifty . They had initiated forty brethren since the establishment of thc lodge . He trusted that in tbe future it would never be forgotten that Bro . Stephens had been the first Master of the lodge , and as an old Past Master he should look back upon this fust year of the Marquis of Ripon Lodge with great delight . Jn proposing "The Officers , " the AV . Master thanked them for
their services during his year , and felt sure that they would continue to do good to their fellowcreatures , as they had done in the past year . lie also added that they deserved the thanks of every member ol the lodge , and of thc Craft generally . Brother Somers in reply said that this body never started as a featherbed lodge , if the P . M . ' s wished to be pillows , he hoped that
he should be a pillar , and that the foundation stone they had laid by giving 250 guineas towards the charities would lead to thc cape stone of a very much larger sum . If what they had done was a sure foundation stone for a noble building , which he trusted would be never disgraced , he would use his best exertions individually to improve thc position of the lodge . If he should not do his work so well
as the present W . M , it would not be from thc want of will , but of power . From the time he entered into | Masotiry his heart had been in it , and he had endeavoured sincerely , zealously , and earnestly to carry his wishes out . He could only ask thc brethren to help him lo extend the advantages ofthe lodge as far as the charities were concerned , and prove that this was one of the brightest , ablest , and most
useful of thc lodges in London . Bro Marlis also replied , and thanked thc brethren for thc support they hatl ' given to his list for the Girls' School . There were some brethren he had not yet asked , but if they felt themselves at all slighted he should be happy to receive their names . His list amounted to nearly £ 100 already , and he intended to make it more . If he had been rude in asking some
brothers , or bashful in not asking others , he hoped the brethren to whom he had been rude would excuse bim , and the brethren whom he had slighted would repair the defect . He had a capital list , and to shew that it was perfectly respectable he would inform them that Hro . Wm . G * fdon , M . P ., for Chelsea had placed his name on it . Bros , lcssell and Sim likewise responded , the latter brother
saying that whatever might be required of him to do to improve the position of the lodge he should always do it . What he had done for the charities was a very small matter , but he hoped that next time , which he trusted would be before long , that he represented the charities of the Order lie would go up with an amount which he must be proud of . The Tyler ' s Toast brought this very pleasant evening to a conclusion .
INSTRUCTION . EGYPTIAN LODGI ; ( NO 27 ) . — A meeting of the brethren was belli 011 the 2 * , th ult ., al Bro . Maidwell ' s , Hercules Tavern , 191 , Leadenhall Street , for the purpose of constituting a lodge of instruction in connection with thc Egyptian Lodge , 27 , to be called thc Egyptian Lodge of Instruction . Uro . Charles Adkins , I . P . M .,
27 , occupied thc chair , supported by Bros . II . T . Hoare , P . M . 27 , T . J . Maidwell , D . C . 27 , George B . Chapman , D . Salmonese , J . T . Dickenson , A . Head , J . Murch , Charles A . Grammer , AA' . O . Wall-rook , and J . Crawley , P . M . 174 . The Egyptian Lodge 27 , having granted authority for a lodge ot instruction being established in connection with it , it was proposed by Bro . Hoare , seconded by Bro .
AValbrook , and resolved , that thc Egyptian Lodge of Instruction should meet at thc above address every Thursday evening , at 7 . J 0 , and be closed at 9 . 30 . It was then proposed by Bro . lloarc , seconded by Bro . Chapman , nnd resolved , that Bro . Joseph Crawley , P . M . 174 , be appointed Preceptor . Bro . Maidwell proposed , Bro . 1 Ionic seconded , and it was resolved , that Bro . Chapman be
appointed Secretary pro tern . On the motion of Bro . Chapman , seconded by Bro . Salmonese , Bro . Charles Adkins was appointed Treasurer . Thc joining fee and . 'ubscriplion were fixed , and the Treasurer and Secretary were instructed to purchase the necessary clothing for officers , furniture , and working tools . Instructions were also given to the Treasurer and Secretary to obtain the
approval of Grand Lodge , to thc bye-laws of the lodge , ; nd all thc brethren pit-sent having paid their joining fee and subscription for a year , thc first meeting was appointed to be held on thc Sth inst ., and thc brethren adjot rncd till that date . D . M . IIOCSlK LoUGIl ( II ISSTUI'CTUIS ( No . S 60 ) . —Tic annual festival of this lodge of instruction was held on
Juesday evening , at Bro . Aliens , Royal Edward , Triangle , Hackney . Bro . Dallwood , AV . M . of thc parent lodge , presided , aud was supported by Bros . Joseph Crawler , Preceptor of the lodge ' ; VV . II . Wallington , W . M . elect of the Dalhousie Lodge ; W . Bristo , P . M . ; Ashburncr , P . M . 1278 ; Taylor , D . C . 1420 ; Crane , 933 ; Crouch , 1278 ;
IVmn , Knox , J . W . 160 ; Smith , YWdsU-y , AVhite , aud about a score ol others . The sum c : f £ ' -, was vi .-led lo the Girls' School , a similar sum having previously been subscribed to the Male Fund of tbe Benevolent Institution , and a like sum to th ; Widows . The brethren then adjourned to an excellent banquet , ancl honoured the usual Masonic toasts , A line musical treat was provided for the brethren
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by Bros . Bristo , Wallington , Perrin and Ricn . Bro . Crawley also gave some good recitations . In the course of tbe evening , thc W . M . was much congratulated on attaining his high position , and complimented on filling thc Master ' s chair , after having been the first initiate thc lodge had thc pleasure of making .
PROVINCIAL . CANTERBURY . —UNITED I NDCSTIUOUS LODGK ( NO . 3 \) . —The ' usual monthly met ting was held on Thursday thc ' 1 st April . ' Present Bros . Capt . P . H . Knight , W . M ., in the chair ; Geo . Johnson , S . W . ; Doctor B . Browning , J . W . ; J . E . Wiltshire , S . D . ; AV . Sice , Org . ; Strand , Tyler , ; John R . Hall , P . M ., Hon . Sec . ; Chas . Hallturn , P . M . ; J . Coppin ,
P . M . ; P . Higham , P . M . ; Rev . L . G . IL Mason , M . M . ; David Callard , M . M . ; J . G . Shanks , P . M . 189 , P . P . J . G . W . Devon , and several more brethren , members of the lodge . The minutes of thc last lodge night were read and confirmed . . Thc gavel was then placed in thc hands of Bro . John R . Hale , P . M ., and Doctor W . II . Longhurst , the Organist of Canterbury Cathedral , who had previously
been regularly proposed , ballottcd for , and unanimously elected , was initiated according to ancient custom . A committee consisting of thc W . M . and his Wardens was appointed to confer with the St . Augustine's and the Royal Military Lodges for the purpose of fixing the day and making such arrangements may be necessary for holding a banquet to celebrate thc occasion of II . R . II . the
Prince of Wales being installed as M . W . G . M . Some other business having been transacted the lodge was closed in due form and in due time . BATH . —ROVAI . Ci ' MiiKiu . AND LODGI ; ( Nc . 41 ) . —The monthly meeting was held on Thursday , April 1 st , which was but scantily attended , not more than 20 members being present . At 7 . 30 the lodge was opened by Bro .
Mitchell , P . M ., supported by Bros . Dr . Hopkins , acting as I . P . M . ; Brown , S . W . ; Evcringham , J . AV . ; Ashley , P . M ., Treas . ; Falkner , Sec . ; Wilkinson , S . D . ; Braham , J . D . ; Birth , acting as I . G . ; Gazzard , Tyler . The minutes of thc previous meeting were read aud confirmed . Letters of apology for non-attendance , caused by absence from Bath in each case , were read from Bros . Clark , AV . M . ; Major
Preston , I . P . M . ; and Carey , P . M . A ballot was taken for the admission of Bro . Major Bousfield , M . P . as a joining member , which was unanimous in his favour . A letter from the Grand Secretary , Bro . Hervey , was read , acknowledging receipt of a copy of thc history of No . 41 , as a present to thc Library of Grand Lodge , and similar communications were announced from several private lodges .
Thc chair was then taken by Bro . Dr . I Iopkins , who had been deputed by the AA' . M . to perform the ceremonies . Bro . Railway , having been examined as to his proficiency , was entrusted and dismissed for preparation . Thc lodge was opened in the second degree , the candidate re-admitted , and duly passed to the rank of Fellow Craft , thc symbolism of the working tools being carefully explained by
Bro . Birth . Bro . Jacob Smith was examined as to his knowledge of this degree , and having been complimented on thc correctness of his answers , and duly entrusted , withdrew . On his return lo thc lodge , he was raised to thc sublime degree of M . M . by Bro . Dr . Hopkins , who also gave thc traditionary history of the degree , and the charge connected with it , apologizing for omission of lectures on
the tracing boards , for which there was not time . The lodge was resumed iu the first degree . On the proposition of the S . W ., seconded by thc J . AV . a vote of thanks was passed to the acting AA ' . M . for thc efficient manner in which he had presided and worked thc ceremonies . Thc lodge was finally closed at a quarter to ten . FOREST HILL . —AVIST Ki-sr LODGI ; ( No . 1297 ) . —Thc
installation meeting ofthe AVest Kent Lodge , was held on the 27 th ult ., at the Forest Hill Hotel . Bro . Kindon , AV . M ., installed Bro . John Allen in the Master ' s chair , in the presence of a full lodge , and numerous visitors , among whom were Captain G . A . Smith , P . M . din ; Bro . C . J . Cooke , P . P . G . S . W . Kent ; Uro . Alfred Avery * , P . M . 619 ; and Bro . John AVhile , AV . M . 22 S . Thc AA ' . M . appointed
as his officers , Bros . H . D . Stead , S . W . ; J . M . Stretch , J . W . ; I I . G . AA'arrcn , Treasurer ; A . P . Leonard , Secretary ; C . R . Crouch , S . D . ; E . C . Massey , J . D . ; and C . R . Crowden , I . G . Thc W . M . passed a brother to the second degree , and was afterwards unanimously elected himself ti represent the lodge as Steward al the Installation nf the Prince of Wales . A banquet followed the working of the
lodge , and Bro . C . J . Cooke made an admirable speech in reply to thc toast of "The Visitors " MANCHESTER . —LODGI ; OI- THI-TII ( No . 1458 ) . —The usual monthly meeting of this prosperous lodge was held on Saturday , April 3 rd , at the Royal Archer , Dale-street . Thc lodge was opened punctually at four o ' clock by the AV . M ., JJro . Smith . 'J'he minutes being read and
confirmed , the ballot was then taken for an initiate and a joining member , and proved favourable in both cases . The AA' . M . then opened Ihe lodge in the second degree , and passed Bros . Davies and Dickenson ( they having previously answered the necessary questions and been entrusted ) . The ceremonies were most ably performed by the W . M ., assisted by Bro . Pearson , S . AV ., who presented tbe working tools
in such a manner as to call forth the unanimous praise of Ihe brethren . Bro . Chas . J . Kent afterwards delivered thc lecture on the second tracing board with such proficiency , as to be congratulated by the Past Masters and AA' . M . It is seldom we find in young lodges thc J . AV . being able to take such advanced positions as delivering the lectures , and lodges that possess such able workers iu their junior
othcers cau look forward to years ol prosperity and proficiency . The lodge was then lowered In the first degree , and notice cf motion given by the I . P . M ., Bro . Jno . W . Turner , that the initiation and joining fees be raised . Amongst the visitors were Uri . s . AA ' . 11 . Kershaw , AA ' . M ., Imperial George , 78 , Middlclou ; N . Duniillc , P . M . A'irtue , 152 ; AVilliam Dumille , S . W ., liichmo'id ; Geo . Ellis , Stamford and Warrington , 1408 , Stalybridge . Business
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being concluded , and the W . M . complimented on the efficiency of thc working , the lodge was closed at 6 . 45 . Thc refreshments , supplied by Bro . Potts , were , as usual , of thc very best , and were appreciated by thc members and visitors , and after thc usual toasts , the brethren separated , well pleased and deeply impressed with thc solemnity of thc ceremonies thev had seen so ably performed .
Royal Arch.
Royal Arch .
BARNSTAPLE . —LOYALTY AND Vnm-i ; CHAPTER ( NO . 251 ) . —The quarterly communication of this chapter was held at thc Masonic Hall , Barnstaple , on Wednesday week . Chapter was opened by the Principals and Past Principals . Comp . Wiltshire as First Principal , assisted by an
efficient staff of oflicers conducted the business of thc chapter . Brothers Ficklin and Marks were exalted , nnd a proposition made for a joining member . This old chapter is now getting in a flourishing-slate ; several brethren having of late joined it , it can now boast of a long list of members .
Knights Templar.
Knights Templar .
LIVERPOOL . —WII . I . IAM in ; I . A MoitK PUKCEPTOIIY ( No . 49)—A meeting of Ibis preceptory was held on thc 18 th ult ., at thc Court House , Prescot , near Liverpool . Amongst those present were Sir Knights J . Kellett Smith , E . P . ; J . AV . J . Fowler , P . E . P . ; Captain Turner , P . E . P . ; R . Young , tst Captain Henry Nelson , Registrar ; Joseph AA ' ood , Treasurer ; W . Tyrcr , Almoner ; W . J . Thomson ,
C . of G . ; W . S . Matthews , P . 11 . Whittaker , & c The visitors were Sir Knights Captain Berry , P . G . S . B 1 st G . Captain and P . E . P . Jacques de Molay Preceptory ; 11 . Burrows , Alpass Peremptory . The preceptory was opened is solemn form , and with prayer by Em . Sir Knt . Dr . J . Kellet Smith , E . P . Thc muster roll was called over , and the minutes of the last regular meeting were read and
confirmed . The Eminent Preceptor then proceeded to present Sir Knight Captain George Turner , P . E . P ., with a very chaste and elegant silvcr cigar case , which had been subscribed for generally by thc Sir Knights of the AA'illiam de la More Preceptory in acknowledgment of his valuable anti efficient services as G . M . Sir Knight Captain Berry eulogised in pointed and effective terms the peculiar aptitude of
Sir KnightTurncrfor Masonic duties generally aud Knight Templary in particular . Sir Knight II . Nelson , Registrar , then rcatl a communication from thc A ' . E . Prov . G . Prior , A . II . Royds , expressing his regret at not being able to attend the meeting ; and expressing the pleasure it gave him to learn that thc services of Sir Knight Turner were about to be recognised in a suitable manner , and
complimenting the members of the preceptory generally on their presentation , of which he ( the Prov . G . Prior ) highly and heartily approved . Thc E . P . ( Dr . Smith ) , then complimented Sir Knight Turner , and in an able and eloquent speech made the presentation . The article bore the following inscription : — "To Sir Knight Captain Turner , P . E . C , Prov . G . B . B ., Lancashire , from the members of the William
dc la More Preceptory of Knights Templar , in recognition of past services , 1875 . " Sir Knight Turner , who appeared to be much affected by this token of approbation of his conduct , responded in feeling terms . The preceptory was then closed in solemn form , and the Sir Knights adjourned to the principal hotel , where a bounteous repast was served by Mrs . Lloyd in a most creditable and satisfactory manner .
Scotland.
Scotland .
GLASGOAV . — PHOVINCIAI . GIIANI . ROVAI . AHCII CIIAPTKH ion LANAHKSIIIUK . —This chapter met iu solemn conclave for the first lime after a lapse of fifteen years , in St . Mark ' s Hall , Buchanan-street , on the 31 st ult . There was a large and distinctly representative body of Royal Arch Masons present , numbering in all somewhere about seventy . The chair was occupied by Comp . J . A . Barrow ,
Most Excellent Supt ., 30 ; and the duties of the Crouptcrship were discharged by Comps . Thos . Halket , P . G . Treas . and A . McTaggart , P . G . Scribe E . Supporting the Chairman and Croupiers were Comps . Duckett , P . Z . 73 ; AA . Smith , P . G . J ., 30 ; J . Balfour , P . G . 1 st Soj ;; John Fraser , P . G . Scribe N . ; John Miller , Z . so ; Jas . Duthie , Z . 67 ; G . W . Wheeler , ' Z . ;? , - John Tweed , II . 73 ;
Chalmers , No . 113 ; Paterson , 113 ; Grainger , 113 * Wylie , 113 ; Schiff , 113 ; Ward , 113 ; Barr , 113 ; Julius Brodc , Z . 79 ; John Monro , Scribe E . 79 ; McDonald , P . Z . 73 ; John Stewart , J . 7 *; D . Gilchrist , P . Z . 73 ; A . Arrick Smith , 50 ; W . Phillips , Z . 87 ; D . Reid , 87 ; Robert Bell , M . E . C . St . Mungo Encampment ; Comps . Mc Murdo , ' / ..
143 ; Laird , J . 143 ; Russell , N . 143 ; and Baker , E . 14 . V Amongst the general company we observed Comps . Robt . Eraser , 6 9 ; Sutherland , 117 ; Arch . AA ' . Berry , 117 ; ' Miller , P . Prin . 117 ; Jas . Arnaud , Z . 144 ; Jno . Johnston , 122 ; Jas . Black , 119 ; ccc . After supper , which was served up by Comp . S . Mc Phcc , iu thc St . Andrew Restaurant , Ilutchcson-st ., in a chaste and elaborate sty le ,
the Chairman briefly addressed the companions-I le said : lt is little more than three years since I received my commission as Prov . Grand Supt . for Lanarkshire from the Supreme Grand Koyal Arch Chapter of Scotland , . ' '"'' therefore nearly three years since we formed this P . G ' Chapter . During that time wc have endeavoured to ai > l
and foster Royal Arch Masonry in our province ; and l . i * - ' presence of so many office-bearers ami companions here •¦ '' * night , representing as they do nearly every chapter n > Lanarkshire , shows the esteem in which they regard the Order . To tbe Craft Masons merely , tbe R . A . degree is one to be looked forward to , whilst by those who haveobtained its privileges , these are valued for the more ex-