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Instruction.
bc raised to the Third Degree , the usual questions wcre put , and being well answered , hc was entrusted and retired . Lodge opened iiv the Third Degree . The W . M . reheK & ed- the . Degree of M . M . Lotlge resumed to the First Degree . Uro . E . J . D . Bromley worked the 2 nd Section of the First Lecture . Bro . K . J . Harnell worked the 3 rd Section of the First Lecture . On rising " for thc first time , 13 ro . K . A . Smith , | . W . 1326 , was unanimously elected a joining member of this loilge of instruction , being proposed by Bro . F . T . C . Keeble , and seconded by Bro . G . Reynolds . On rising for the second time , Bro . W . C . Smith proposed that Bro . Howard
Sammons , S . W ., be W . M . for the ensuing week—seconded by the J . \ VM and carried unanimously . The W . M . elect was pleased to appoint his ollicers in rotation . On rising for the third time , Bro . W . C . Smith proposed that a vote of thanks he recorded on thc minutes of this lodge of instruction to Bro . E . ] . Laurence , W . M ., for tlie very able and efficient manner in which he had occupied the chair for the first time in this lodge of instruction . His working was good , and gave great satisfaction—seconded by Bro . Frank Gulliford , and carried unanimously . The W . M . was pleased to make a suitable reply . Nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonrv . the lodge was closed .
KENSINGTON LODGE ( No . 1767 ) . —A meeting was held on the 7 th inst ., at the CourtHcld Hotel , Earl's Court , S . W . Present : Bros . Cochrane , W . M . ; W . C . Williams , S . W . j W . B . Nevill , J . W . ; Dr . Lovett , J . D . ; Kingsley , I . G . ; and Sims , P . M . 834 , acting Preceptor , B * ro . Craggs , I . G . 834 , was a visitor . The lodge was opened in due form , and thc minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Craggs being candidate , after which the charge was very ably given by the W . M . The lodge was opened in the Second
and Third Degrees . The lodge was closed in the Third and Second Degrees . The W . M . rose for the first time , and the dues were collected . Bro . Sims proposed , and Bro . Williams seconded Bro . Craggs RS a . joining member of this lodge—carried unanimously . Bro . Craggs thanked the members for the honour conferred on him . The W . M . rose for the second time , when it was proposed and seconded that Bro . Williams be W . M . for next meeting—earned unanimously . The W . M . rose for the third time , and no Masonic business offering , received the ** Hearty good wishes" of the brethren , arid the lodge was closed .
CREATON LODGE ( No . 1791 ) . —A meeting was held on Thursday , the 2 nd inst ., at the Wheatsheaf Hotel , Goldhawkroad , Shepherd's Bush , W . Present : Bros . Child , P . M ., W . M . ; Cavers , S . W . ; Craggs , J . W . ; Dopson , S . D . ; Purdue , P . M ., I . D . ; Austin , KG , ; J . Davies , P . M ., Preceptor ; Spiegel , P . M . ; Cubitt , P . M . ; Sims , P . M . ; Brietbart , Wood , and Adey . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in
the Second Degree . Bro , Wood offered himself as candidate for raising , answered the usual questions , and was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony was rehearsed , with the traditional history . The lodge was closed to thc Second Degree . The ist Section of this Lecture was worked by Bro . Davies . Bro . Cavers was elected W . M , for the next meeting , and the lodge was closed , Bro . Adey , who has bcen relieved by the brethren on a former occasion , again asked for relief , and the brethren , amongst . thcmselves , collected a small sum .
Royal Arch.
Royal Arch .
SOUTHAMPTON . —Royal Gloucester Chapter ( No . 130 ) . —At a convocation of this chapter , held at the Masonic Hall , the following were elected as officers for the ensuing year : Comps . Emanuel , Z . ; H . Lashmore , H . ; H . Webb , J ., * R . Sharpe , Treasurer ; C . W . Bemister ,
S . E . ; S . Dacombe , S . N . ; W . Waters , D . C : M . Smith , P . S . ; and Harrington and Vare , Janitors . Cordial votes of thanks were passed to Comps . J . R . Weston and H . P . Aslatt for their many years services in the offices of Scribe E . and P . Soj .
LIVERPOOL . —Hamer Chapter ( No . 1393 ) . — The annual convocation of the above chapter was held on Thursday , the 2 nd inst ., at the Masonic Temple , Hopestreet , when there was a good assembl y of members . Ihe M . E . Z ., the Rev . R . T . Leslie , presided , supported by Comps . James Pilling , H . j W . H . Bucknell , J .,- R . L . Stockton , S . E . ; Thos . Sammons , P . Z . j John Houlding ,
P . Z ., P . P . G . S . N . j F . Pentin , P . Z . j Dr . Hy . Pitts , P . Z . j Squire Chapman , P . Z . 241 j J . P . Bryan , Z . 203 , P . P . G . O ., and others . After the business of opening tbe chapter -was over , the M . E . Z . resigned his chair to Comp . Sammons who performed the ceremony of installing the chiefs for the seventh
time , in nis usually correct ana impressive manner , as follows : Comps . J . Pilling , M . E . Z . j W . H . Bucknell , H . j R . L . Stockton , | . j F . A . Rainbow , S . E . j A . H . Treverton , S . N . j Dr . W . J . Fleetwood . P . S . ; W . J . Oversby , Asst . Soj . j J . A . Hignett , Asst . Soj . ; and Walter Burnet , Org . Comp . M . Williamson was re-elected Janitor . A unanimous vote of thanks was given to the Installing Principal , and the companions afterwards dined together .
Instruction.
INSTRUCTION .
CAMDEN CHAPTER OF IMPROVEMENT ( No . } o .- ) .-A convocation of the above chapter was held at the Moorgate , Finsbury-pavement , on Tuesday , the 7 th inst . Present : Comps . Oean , M . E . Z . j | . C . Smith , H . j Vine , J . ; H . Slyman , S . E . j G . \ V . Knight , S . N . j Roach , P . S . j T . * C . Edmonds , Preceptor ; WhitinL' , janitor : Gregory , and others .
Chapter was opened in due form , and thc minutes of the previous convocation read and conlirmed . The ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed , Comp . Slyman candidate . After rising for the third time , chapter was closed . It certainly is worth any trouble to go and hear this splendid ritual rehearsed at this chapter of improvement , those companions who regularly attend ate -perfect in their delivery , and Comp . Edmonds deserves great credit for his regular attendance as Preceptor .
HORNSEY CHAPTER OF IMPROVEMENT ( No . 89 o ) .-A convocation was held at the Porchester Hotel , Leinster-place , Cleveland-square , Paddington , W ,, on Friday , the 3 rd inst , I'hc companions expressed much satisfaction at the admirable manner the exaltation ceremony was rehearsed by , and thc instruction derived from Comp . VV . H . Dean , P . Z ., P . P . G . R . Dorset , who presided . Several moot points of R . A . Ritual were explained and discussed . Comp . C . R . Wickens , 504 , was , upon the ballot proving unanimous , elected a member . After " Hearty good wishes , " the chapter was closed .
_ One of the latest novelties in the way of propositions that we have met with is a suggestion by Bro . Long , M . W . G . M . of the Grand Lodge of West Virginia , that a Masonic Congress should be held for the purpose of discussing the claims of foreign Grand Lodges for recognition . I he only difficulty in the way that strikes us is to provide that the delegates so assembled shall have some knowledge of the claims of the different bodies desirous of being recognised .
Scotland.
Scotland .
LAYING FOUNDATION STONE OF ALYTH NEW TOWN HALL . Thursday , the 2 nd inst ., was a memorable day in the munic . pal annals of Alyth , when the laying of the foundation stone of the New Public Buildings was performed with full Masonic honours . The day was observed as a general holiday , and for several hours every shop in the town was closed . In addition to the eclat which the presence of the
Masonic brethren always lends on such occasions , the people of the town decided on having a trades' procession , which was entirely successful . The procession stretched over half a mile in length , and took about 10 minutes to pass a given point . When the procession reached the town it was joined by the Freemasons , among whom the following were the lodges represented : Lodge Fcrfar , 309 , Bro . J . L . Fenton , R . W . M .: Airlie Lodge , 2 S 6 , Bro . Jas . Clark ,
R . W . M . ; Blairgowrie Lodge , 137 , Bro . Rev . F . W . Uavis , R . W . M . ; Glamis Lodge , 99 , Bro . J . Crabb , R . W . M . ; Madras Perfect Unity Lodge , 175 , Bro . Col . James W . Ogilvy , Rannagulzion ; Lodge Ancient Dundee , 49 , Bro . J . Kinnear , R . W . M . ; Lodge Operative , Dundee , 47 , Bro . D . Henderson , R . W . M . ; Lodge Scone and Perth , 3 , Bro . R . Young , R . W . M . ; Lodge St . David , Dundee , 7 S ; Lodge St . Ninians , Alyth , 732 , Bro . Captain Hunter
Drumnacree , R . W . M . ; and the Provincial Grand Lodge of East Perth , Bro . W . M'Leish , Prov . G . M . The scene at the laying of the foundation stone was enhanced by the prefence of a large bevy of ladies , who occupied a raised platform in front of the new building . Rev . Dr . M'Pherson , Alyth , having offered up prayer , the foundation stone was laid at the north-east door with full Masonic honours , a bottle being placed in the cavity
containing the names of the Police Commissioners of Alyth , the names of the ministers of Alyth , a copy of the Dundee Courier and other papers , and copies of Alyth Directory , and copies of the Town Hall circular . At the close of the ceremony , the details of which were watched with considerable interest by a large assemblage of spectators , Mr . Smith , Chief Magistrate , presented the Earl of Airlie with the handsome silver trowel which had just been
used by his lordship . The trowel bore the following inscription : " Lodge St Ninian , Alyth , No . 732 . Presented to Bro . the Right Hon . the Earl of Airlie on laying the foundation stone of the Alyth Public Hall . September 2 nd , 1 SS 6 . " In making the presentation Mr . Smith thanked his lordship for the readiness with which hc had come forward to take the principal part in the ceremonies of that day . ( Cheers . ) His lordship was superior of the town ,
and most of the land adjoining belonged to him , and much depended upon him for the extension and progress of the town . The new building when completed would be an ornament to thc town , and would supply a want that had long been felt . He was sure it was the desire of them all that inside its walls nothing should be said or done but what would tend to the enlightenment and enjoyment of the whole community . ( Applause . ) He mentioned that the
plans for the building had been prepared by Mr . Heaton , Perth , one of the foremost architects , and that the work had been carried out by local tradesmen in an excellent manner . In conclusion , Mr . Smith hoped his lordship would be long spared to perform many similar duties to that he had performed that day . ( Applause ) . Bro . the Earl of AIRLIE , in reply , said : I must thank you , sir , as representing the inhabitants of the town of
Alyth for the great honour that has been conferred on me . When you invited me to come here this day to lay the foundation stone of this public building , I felt some diffidence in consenting to perform this public duty , as there were others more eligible for the work by their Masonic rank . However , I understood that this matter had been duly considered , and as it was your wish that I should perform the ceremony , I can only thank you ior the honour
vouchsafed me , and do my best to fulfil -your wishes satisfactorily . ( Applause . ) I have now to thank you for this beautiful trowel , which will always be to me a pleasant memento of the inauguration of Alyth Public Hall . ( Loud applause . ) 1 am now able to inform you that this stone has been laid with Masonic honours . ^ ( Cheers . ) As this stone is the solid foundation and principal stone of this building , so may this building be the foundation * and centre
of fresh knowledge and useful occupation and pleasure in this town . ( Applause . ) I need hardly allude to the national reputation of Scotland for being a country of hardworking men , determined to make the utmost of every advantage that falls to their lot . I need hardly say that I allude to this when I remind you that a public building such as this should be an inestimable boon to these who have the privilege of using it by giving them an opportunity
of profitably employing their leisure hours , and of meeting and holding friendly intercourse . ( Applause . ) Let us hope , then , that this public hall may be a benefit to this town . May our descendants meet here in friendship as we do now , and when they look upon this hall , though it be then but an but an insignificant building compared with others in the town , may they say that in our time and in our small way
we did -what was in our power for those that were to come after us . ( Loud applause . ) In conclusion , let me thank you for the honour you have done me this day in asking me to perform this interesting ceremony—an honour doubly grateful , seeing the close relations which exist between the people of Alyth and my family . ( Prolonged applause . )
Egypt.
Egypt .
MARK .
CAIRO . —Lodge of Egypt ( No . 311 ) . —The installation meeting of the above lodge was held on the 16 th July last , in the Masonic Hall , Bro . Williams Freeman , W . M ., in the chair . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The business of the evening was the installation of the W . M . elect , Bro . R . Spence . Bro . R .
Borg , P . M ., presented the W . M . elect to the w . M ., and after taking the usual vows , and the special dispensation of the Grand Lodgeof M . M . M . being read , the brethren then left the lodge with the exception of the R . W . P . M ., Bro . Williams Freeman , and P . VV . M . Bro . R . Borg , when the W . M . elect was initiated into the secrets of the chair . The brethren then entered the lodge and saluted
Egypt.
the W . M . in the usual manner . The VV . M . then proceeded to nominate his oflicers for the ensuing year as follows : Bros . A . Hooker , S . VV . ; R . P . Bond , | . W . ; Remington , M . O . ; Vincent , S . O , j Hamdry Bey , " J . O . ; J . Hcrnstein , S . D . j Large , J . D . ; Scott , I . G . j J . Hornstein , Sec ; VVilliams Freeman , Treas . ; Francis Hully , D . C . ; Hamilton and Patrick , Stwds . ; D . Butcher , Chap . ; and Spiro Paponcoulo , Tvler .
The R . W . P . M ., Bro . Williams Freeman , then addressed the ofiicers and brethren in a very able and eloquent speech , descanting upon the origin of M . M . M . and its effects upon the lives of Operative as well as Speculative Masons , and finally urging upon the brethren the necessity of careful , diligent , and practical stud y , in order to make the newly-initiated Master successful in all his works of Mark Master Mason . TheW . M ., Bro . R . Spence , in a suitable speech
re-, p sented the R . VV . P . M . with a P . M . ' s jewel . The R . VV . P . M . returned thanks for the honour conferred on him . Bro . Hornstein proposed , and Bro . Vincent seconded , Bro . James Gregory , 106 S ( Craft ) , as a candidate for advancement . There being no further business before the lodge , it was closed in due form . A banquet subsequently took place in an adjoining room .
A regular meeting was held on the Cth ult ., in the Masonic Hall , Cairo , Bro . R . Spence , W . M ., in the chair . The lodge was opened in due form . A letter was read from Bro . VVilson Bey tendering his resignation to the Mark Lodge of Egypt , No . 311 . The R . VV . P . M ., Bro . Williams Freeman , proposed that a letter should be written to Bro . Wilson Bey asking him to reconsider his resignation , as he being one of the oldest members of
Mark Masonry in Egypt . Bro . the Treasurer proposed that a letter should be written to Bro . Mouktar Pasha asking him to pay his dues up . A ballot was taken for Bro . George Charman , No . 106 S ( Craft ) , who was proposed for by Bro . Vincent and seconded by Bro . Large , the ballot proving unanimously in his favour , lie was advanced to
the most Honourable Degree of Mark Master Mason . Bro . Vincent proposed , and Bro . Hamilton seconded , Bro . Ahmed Feheney , P . M . of El Salem , as a candidate for advancement . Bro . Hamilton proposed , and Bro . Vincent seconded , Bro . George Lane , No . 43 s Gibraltar Mark Lodge , for affilation . There being no further businesslbefore ^ the . lodge , it was closed in due form .
Presentation To The Unanimity And Sincerity Lodge , No. 261.
PRESENTATION TO THE UNANIMITY AND SINCERITY LODGE , No . 261 .
The banner of the above lodge having , after many years ' service , become somewhat torn , Mrs . R . U . Hartnelf , wife of the respected Director of Ceremonies , conceived the idea of presenting the lodge with a new one , and on Monday evening , the 30 th ult ., she was able to announce the
completion of her task , and ask the brethren to accept her graceful gift . The ceremony took place in the Hall , shortly before the lodge met for business of emergency , in the presence of the Worshipful Master and many of the officers and brethren . Bro . HART . VELL , on behalf of his wife , who had worked the banner , made the presentation ; and the banner , which
was suspended over the W . M . ' s chair in the eastern partof the lodge , was then unveiled . It was gratefully accepted by the VV . M ., Bro . T . G . WILLIAMS , on behalf of the lodge , and a few observations wcre made by Bro . the Rev . R . BAILEY and Bro . W . BIDGOOD . The banner is a handsome and exceedingly clever piece of work . On a blue silk shield in the centre are the arms
Taunton , a cherub hovering over a regal crown , wrought in gold and colours , and on crimson scrolls above and below is the name of the lodge . The number of thc lodge occupies whit is known as the " honour point" of the shieldshaped banner , and Masonic emblems are beautifully worked on the lower right and left-hand corners . The banner is furnished with gold fringes and tassels , and is suspended by a brass rod with / leur de lis ends .
Freemasonry In Devon And Cornwall.
FREEMASONRY IN DEVON AND CORNWALL .
It is expected that the day will be fixed for the holding of ths Prov . Grand Lodge of Devon as soon as possible after the meeting on the gth September at the Masonic Hall , Exeter . This meeting is convened so that the subscribers to the wedding present to Lord Ebrington , Prov .
O . M . of Devon , may decide on the form their offering shall take . The Deputy Prov . G . M ., Bro . VV . D . Rogers , is the Chairman , and the Prov . Grand Treasurer , Bro . J . Dodge , is the Treasurer of the fund . No canvass has been made of the members , circulars simply been sent to the lodges and a few brethren who it is expected would be likel y to subscribe , and the response has been very £ tlJt
. BI . ' , IK . The Prov . Grand Lodge of Cornwall is to assemble at Falmouth on Tuesday , September 14 th , when the Right Hon . the Earl of Mount Edgcumbe has kindly arranged to preside as usual . A very large muster of the brethren is expected , as the meeting will be one of considerable importance . Several alterations in the rules of the Prov . Grand Lodge will be proposed by the Committee appointed
respecting the new by-laws , and changes are also suggested in thc regulations of the * " Cornwall Masonic Annuity and Benevolent Fund" ( which has proved such a success . ) There will be a number of reports from various societies or combinations connected with the province , not the least interesting being the new Charitable
Association , which will then conclude the first year of its existence , and which already is looked upon as one of the established bodies of the province . New Prov . Grand Officers will be appointed , and doubtless the brethren will attend the parish church for Divine service , according to ancient custom .
Thc Freemasons' Journal of New York announces that thc Grand Master of New York has accorded recognition to the Grand Lodge of Porto Rico , and has appointed Bro . George H . 'loop as the first Representative of the latter body at the Grand Lodge of New York .
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Instruction.
bc raised to the Third Degree , the usual questions wcre put , and being well answered , hc was entrusted and retired . Lodge opened iiv the Third Degree . The W . M . reheK & ed- the . Degree of M . M . Lotlge resumed to the First Degree . Uro . E . J . D . Bromley worked the 2 nd Section of the First Lecture . Bro . K . J . Harnell worked the 3 rd Section of the First Lecture . On rising " for thc first time , 13 ro . K . A . Smith , | . W . 1326 , was unanimously elected a joining member of this loilge of instruction , being proposed by Bro . F . T . C . Keeble , and seconded by Bro . G . Reynolds . On rising for the second time , Bro . W . C . Smith proposed that Bro . Howard
Sammons , S . W ., be W . M . for the ensuing week—seconded by the J . \ VM and carried unanimously . The W . M . elect was pleased to appoint his ollicers in rotation . On rising for the third time , Bro . W . C . Smith proposed that a vote of thanks he recorded on thc minutes of this lodge of instruction to Bro . E . ] . Laurence , W . M ., for tlie very able and efficient manner in which he had occupied the chair for the first time in this lodge of instruction . His working was good , and gave great satisfaction—seconded by Bro . Frank Gulliford , and carried unanimously . The W . M . was pleased to make a suitable reply . Nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonrv . the lodge was closed .
KENSINGTON LODGE ( No . 1767 ) . —A meeting was held on the 7 th inst ., at the CourtHcld Hotel , Earl's Court , S . W . Present : Bros . Cochrane , W . M . ; W . C . Williams , S . W . j W . B . Nevill , J . W . ; Dr . Lovett , J . D . ; Kingsley , I . G . ; and Sims , P . M . 834 , acting Preceptor , B * ro . Craggs , I . G . 834 , was a visitor . The lodge was opened in due form , and thc minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Craggs being candidate , after which the charge was very ably given by the W . M . The lodge was opened in the Second
and Third Degrees . The lodge was closed in the Third and Second Degrees . The W . M . rose for the first time , and the dues were collected . Bro . Sims proposed , and Bro . Williams seconded Bro . Craggs RS a . joining member of this lodge—carried unanimously . Bro . Craggs thanked the members for the honour conferred on him . The W . M . rose for the second time , when it was proposed and seconded that Bro . Williams be W . M . for next meeting—earned unanimously . The W . M . rose for the third time , and no Masonic business offering , received the ** Hearty good wishes" of the brethren , arid the lodge was closed .
CREATON LODGE ( No . 1791 ) . —A meeting was held on Thursday , the 2 nd inst ., at the Wheatsheaf Hotel , Goldhawkroad , Shepherd's Bush , W . Present : Bros . Child , P . M ., W . M . ; Cavers , S . W . ; Craggs , J . W . ; Dopson , S . D . ; Purdue , P . M ., I . D . ; Austin , KG , ; J . Davies , P . M ., Preceptor ; Spiegel , P . M . ; Cubitt , P . M . ; Sims , P . M . ; Brietbart , Wood , and Adey . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in
the Second Degree . Bro , Wood offered himself as candidate for raising , answered the usual questions , and was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony was rehearsed , with the traditional history . The lodge was closed to thc Second Degree . The ist Section of this Lecture was worked by Bro . Davies . Bro . Cavers was elected W . M , for the next meeting , and the lodge was closed , Bro . Adey , who has bcen relieved by the brethren on a former occasion , again asked for relief , and the brethren , amongst . thcmselves , collected a small sum .
Royal Arch.
Royal Arch .
SOUTHAMPTON . —Royal Gloucester Chapter ( No . 130 ) . —At a convocation of this chapter , held at the Masonic Hall , the following were elected as officers for the ensuing year : Comps . Emanuel , Z . ; H . Lashmore , H . ; H . Webb , J ., * R . Sharpe , Treasurer ; C . W . Bemister ,
S . E . ; S . Dacombe , S . N . ; W . Waters , D . C : M . Smith , P . S . ; and Harrington and Vare , Janitors . Cordial votes of thanks were passed to Comps . J . R . Weston and H . P . Aslatt for their many years services in the offices of Scribe E . and P . Soj .
LIVERPOOL . —Hamer Chapter ( No . 1393 ) . — The annual convocation of the above chapter was held on Thursday , the 2 nd inst ., at the Masonic Temple , Hopestreet , when there was a good assembl y of members . Ihe M . E . Z ., the Rev . R . T . Leslie , presided , supported by Comps . James Pilling , H . j W . H . Bucknell , J .,- R . L . Stockton , S . E . ; Thos . Sammons , P . Z . j John Houlding ,
P . Z ., P . P . G . S . N . j F . Pentin , P . Z . j Dr . Hy . Pitts , P . Z . j Squire Chapman , P . Z . 241 j J . P . Bryan , Z . 203 , P . P . G . O ., and others . After the business of opening tbe chapter -was over , the M . E . Z . resigned his chair to Comp . Sammons who performed the ceremony of installing the chiefs for the seventh
time , in nis usually correct ana impressive manner , as follows : Comps . J . Pilling , M . E . Z . j W . H . Bucknell , H . j R . L . Stockton , | . j F . A . Rainbow , S . E . j A . H . Treverton , S . N . j Dr . W . J . Fleetwood . P . S . ; W . J . Oversby , Asst . Soj . j J . A . Hignett , Asst . Soj . ; and Walter Burnet , Org . Comp . M . Williamson was re-elected Janitor . A unanimous vote of thanks was given to the Installing Principal , and the companions afterwards dined together .
Instruction.
INSTRUCTION .
CAMDEN CHAPTER OF IMPROVEMENT ( No . } o .- ) .-A convocation of the above chapter was held at the Moorgate , Finsbury-pavement , on Tuesday , the 7 th inst . Present : Comps . Oean , M . E . Z . j | . C . Smith , H . j Vine , J . ; H . Slyman , S . E . j G . \ V . Knight , S . N . j Roach , P . S . j T . * C . Edmonds , Preceptor ; WhitinL' , janitor : Gregory , and others .
Chapter was opened in due form , and thc minutes of the previous convocation read and conlirmed . The ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed , Comp . Slyman candidate . After rising for the third time , chapter was closed . It certainly is worth any trouble to go and hear this splendid ritual rehearsed at this chapter of improvement , those companions who regularly attend ate -perfect in their delivery , and Comp . Edmonds deserves great credit for his regular attendance as Preceptor .
HORNSEY CHAPTER OF IMPROVEMENT ( No . 89 o ) .-A convocation was held at the Porchester Hotel , Leinster-place , Cleveland-square , Paddington , W ,, on Friday , the 3 rd inst , I'hc companions expressed much satisfaction at the admirable manner the exaltation ceremony was rehearsed by , and thc instruction derived from Comp . VV . H . Dean , P . Z ., P . P . G . R . Dorset , who presided . Several moot points of R . A . Ritual were explained and discussed . Comp . C . R . Wickens , 504 , was , upon the ballot proving unanimous , elected a member . After " Hearty good wishes , " the chapter was closed .
_ One of the latest novelties in the way of propositions that we have met with is a suggestion by Bro . Long , M . W . G . M . of the Grand Lodge of West Virginia , that a Masonic Congress should be held for the purpose of discussing the claims of foreign Grand Lodges for recognition . I he only difficulty in the way that strikes us is to provide that the delegates so assembled shall have some knowledge of the claims of the different bodies desirous of being recognised .
Scotland.
Scotland .
LAYING FOUNDATION STONE OF ALYTH NEW TOWN HALL . Thursday , the 2 nd inst ., was a memorable day in the munic . pal annals of Alyth , when the laying of the foundation stone of the New Public Buildings was performed with full Masonic honours . The day was observed as a general holiday , and for several hours every shop in the town was closed . In addition to the eclat which the presence of the
Masonic brethren always lends on such occasions , the people of the town decided on having a trades' procession , which was entirely successful . The procession stretched over half a mile in length , and took about 10 minutes to pass a given point . When the procession reached the town it was joined by the Freemasons , among whom the following were the lodges represented : Lodge Fcrfar , 309 , Bro . J . L . Fenton , R . W . M .: Airlie Lodge , 2 S 6 , Bro . Jas . Clark ,
R . W . M . ; Blairgowrie Lodge , 137 , Bro . Rev . F . W . Uavis , R . W . M . ; Glamis Lodge , 99 , Bro . J . Crabb , R . W . M . ; Madras Perfect Unity Lodge , 175 , Bro . Col . James W . Ogilvy , Rannagulzion ; Lodge Ancient Dundee , 49 , Bro . J . Kinnear , R . W . M . ; Lodge Operative , Dundee , 47 , Bro . D . Henderson , R . W . M . ; Lodge Scone and Perth , 3 , Bro . R . Young , R . W . M . ; Lodge St . David , Dundee , 7 S ; Lodge St . Ninians , Alyth , 732 , Bro . Captain Hunter
Drumnacree , R . W . M . ; and the Provincial Grand Lodge of East Perth , Bro . W . M'Leish , Prov . G . M . The scene at the laying of the foundation stone was enhanced by the prefence of a large bevy of ladies , who occupied a raised platform in front of the new building . Rev . Dr . M'Pherson , Alyth , having offered up prayer , the foundation stone was laid at the north-east door with full Masonic honours , a bottle being placed in the cavity
containing the names of the Police Commissioners of Alyth , the names of the ministers of Alyth , a copy of the Dundee Courier and other papers , and copies of Alyth Directory , and copies of the Town Hall circular . At the close of the ceremony , the details of which were watched with considerable interest by a large assemblage of spectators , Mr . Smith , Chief Magistrate , presented the Earl of Airlie with the handsome silver trowel which had just been
used by his lordship . The trowel bore the following inscription : " Lodge St Ninian , Alyth , No . 732 . Presented to Bro . the Right Hon . the Earl of Airlie on laying the foundation stone of the Alyth Public Hall . September 2 nd , 1 SS 6 . " In making the presentation Mr . Smith thanked his lordship for the readiness with which hc had come forward to take the principal part in the ceremonies of that day . ( Cheers . ) His lordship was superior of the town ,
and most of the land adjoining belonged to him , and much depended upon him for the extension and progress of the town . The new building when completed would be an ornament to thc town , and would supply a want that had long been felt . He was sure it was the desire of them all that inside its walls nothing should be said or done but what would tend to the enlightenment and enjoyment of the whole community . ( Applause . ) He mentioned that the
plans for the building had been prepared by Mr . Heaton , Perth , one of the foremost architects , and that the work had been carried out by local tradesmen in an excellent manner . In conclusion , Mr . Smith hoped his lordship would be long spared to perform many similar duties to that he had performed that day . ( Applause ) . Bro . the Earl of AIRLIE , in reply , said : I must thank you , sir , as representing the inhabitants of the town of
Alyth for the great honour that has been conferred on me . When you invited me to come here this day to lay the foundation stone of this public building , I felt some diffidence in consenting to perform this public duty , as there were others more eligible for the work by their Masonic rank . However , I understood that this matter had been duly considered , and as it was your wish that I should perform the ceremony , I can only thank you ior the honour
vouchsafed me , and do my best to fulfil -your wishes satisfactorily . ( Applause . ) I have now to thank you for this beautiful trowel , which will always be to me a pleasant memento of the inauguration of Alyth Public Hall . ( Loud applause . ) 1 am now able to inform you that this stone has been laid with Masonic honours . ^ ( Cheers . ) As this stone is the solid foundation and principal stone of this building , so may this building be the foundation * and centre
of fresh knowledge and useful occupation and pleasure in this town . ( Applause . ) I need hardly allude to the national reputation of Scotland for being a country of hardworking men , determined to make the utmost of every advantage that falls to their lot . I need hardly say that I allude to this when I remind you that a public building such as this should be an inestimable boon to these who have the privilege of using it by giving them an opportunity
of profitably employing their leisure hours , and of meeting and holding friendly intercourse . ( Applause . ) Let us hope , then , that this public hall may be a benefit to this town . May our descendants meet here in friendship as we do now , and when they look upon this hall , though it be then but an but an insignificant building compared with others in the town , may they say that in our time and in our small way
we did -what was in our power for those that were to come after us . ( Loud applause . ) In conclusion , let me thank you for the honour you have done me this day in asking me to perform this interesting ceremony—an honour doubly grateful , seeing the close relations which exist between the people of Alyth and my family . ( Prolonged applause . )
Egypt.
Egypt .
MARK .
CAIRO . —Lodge of Egypt ( No . 311 ) . —The installation meeting of the above lodge was held on the 16 th July last , in the Masonic Hall , Bro . Williams Freeman , W . M ., in the chair . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The business of the evening was the installation of the W . M . elect , Bro . R . Spence . Bro . R .
Borg , P . M ., presented the W . M . elect to the w . M ., and after taking the usual vows , and the special dispensation of the Grand Lodgeof M . M . M . being read , the brethren then left the lodge with the exception of the R . W . P . M ., Bro . Williams Freeman , and P . VV . M . Bro . R . Borg , when the W . M . elect was initiated into the secrets of the chair . The brethren then entered the lodge and saluted
Egypt.
the W . M . in the usual manner . The VV . M . then proceeded to nominate his oflicers for the ensuing year as follows : Bros . A . Hooker , S . VV . ; R . P . Bond , | . W . ; Remington , M . O . ; Vincent , S . O , j Hamdry Bey , " J . O . ; J . Hcrnstein , S . D . j Large , J . D . ; Scott , I . G . j J . Hornstein , Sec ; VVilliams Freeman , Treas . ; Francis Hully , D . C . ; Hamilton and Patrick , Stwds . ; D . Butcher , Chap . ; and Spiro Paponcoulo , Tvler .
The R . W . P . M ., Bro . Williams Freeman , then addressed the ofiicers and brethren in a very able and eloquent speech , descanting upon the origin of M . M . M . and its effects upon the lives of Operative as well as Speculative Masons , and finally urging upon the brethren the necessity of careful , diligent , and practical stud y , in order to make the newly-initiated Master successful in all his works of Mark Master Mason . TheW . M ., Bro . R . Spence , in a suitable speech
re-, p sented the R . VV . P . M . with a P . M . ' s jewel . The R . VV . P . M . returned thanks for the honour conferred on him . Bro . Hornstein proposed , and Bro . Vincent seconded , Bro . James Gregory , 106 S ( Craft ) , as a candidate for advancement . There being no further business before the lodge , it was closed in due form . A banquet subsequently took place in an adjoining room .
A regular meeting was held on the Cth ult ., in the Masonic Hall , Cairo , Bro . R . Spence , W . M ., in the chair . The lodge was opened in due form . A letter was read from Bro . VVilson Bey tendering his resignation to the Mark Lodge of Egypt , No . 311 . The R . VV . P . M ., Bro . Williams Freeman , proposed that a letter should be written to Bro . Wilson Bey asking him to reconsider his resignation , as he being one of the oldest members of
Mark Masonry in Egypt . Bro . the Treasurer proposed that a letter should be written to Bro . Mouktar Pasha asking him to pay his dues up . A ballot was taken for Bro . George Charman , No . 106 S ( Craft ) , who was proposed for by Bro . Vincent and seconded by Bro . Large , the ballot proving unanimously in his favour , lie was advanced to
the most Honourable Degree of Mark Master Mason . Bro . Vincent proposed , and Bro . Hamilton seconded , Bro . Ahmed Feheney , P . M . of El Salem , as a candidate for advancement . Bro . Hamilton proposed , and Bro . Vincent seconded , Bro . George Lane , No . 43 s Gibraltar Mark Lodge , for affilation . There being no further businesslbefore ^ the . lodge , it was closed in due form .
Presentation To The Unanimity And Sincerity Lodge , No. 261.
PRESENTATION TO THE UNANIMITY AND SINCERITY LODGE , No . 261 .
The banner of the above lodge having , after many years ' service , become somewhat torn , Mrs . R . U . Hartnelf , wife of the respected Director of Ceremonies , conceived the idea of presenting the lodge with a new one , and on Monday evening , the 30 th ult ., she was able to announce the
completion of her task , and ask the brethren to accept her graceful gift . The ceremony took place in the Hall , shortly before the lodge met for business of emergency , in the presence of the Worshipful Master and many of the officers and brethren . Bro . HART . VELL , on behalf of his wife , who had worked the banner , made the presentation ; and the banner , which
was suspended over the W . M . ' s chair in the eastern partof the lodge , was then unveiled . It was gratefully accepted by the VV . M ., Bro . T . G . WILLIAMS , on behalf of the lodge , and a few observations wcre made by Bro . the Rev . R . BAILEY and Bro . W . BIDGOOD . The banner is a handsome and exceedingly clever piece of work . On a blue silk shield in the centre are the arms
Taunton , a cherub hovering over a regal crown , wrought in gold and colours , and on crimson scrolls above and below is the name of the lodge . The number of thc lodge occupies whit is known as the " honour point" of the shieldshaped banner , and Masonic emblems are beautifully worked on the lower right and left-hand corners . The banner is furnished with gold fringes and tassels , and is suspended by a brass rod with / leur de lis ends .
Freemasonry In Devon And Cornwall.
FREEMASONRY IN DEVON AND CORNWALL .
It is expected that the day will be fixed for the holding of ths Prov . Grand Lodge of Devon as soon as possible after the meeting on the gth September at the Masonic Hall , Exeter . This meeting is convened so that the subscribers to the wedding present to Lord Ebrington , Prov .
O . M . of Devon , may decide on the form their offering shall take . The Deputy Prov . G . M ., Bro . VV . D . Rogers , is the Chairman , and the Prov . Grand Treasurer , Bro . J . Dodge , is the Treasurer of the fund . No canvass has been made of the members , circulars simply been sent to the lodges and a few brethren who it is expected would be likel y to subscribe , and the response has been very £ tlJt
. BI . ' , IK . The Prov . Grand Lodge of Cornwall is to assemble at Falmouth on Tuesday , September 14 th , when the Right Hon . the Earl of Mount Edgcumbe has kindly arranged to preside as usual . A very large muster of the brethren is expected , as the meeting will be one of considerable importance . Several alterations in the rules of the Prov . Grand Lodge will be proposed by the Committee appointed
respecting the new by-laws , and changes are also suggested in thc regulations of the * " Cornwall Masonic Annuity and Benevolent Fund" ( which has proved such a success . ) There will be a number of reports from various societies or combinations connected with the province , not the least interesting being the new Charitable
Association , which will then conclude the first year of its existence , and which already is looked upon as one of the established bodies of the province . New Prov . Grand Officers will be appointed , and doubtless the brethren will attend the parish church for Divine service , according to ancient custom .
Thc Freemasons' Journal of New York announces that thc Grand Master of New York has accorded recognition to the Grand Lodge of Porto Rico , and has appointed Bro . George H . 'loop as the first Representative of the latter body at the Grand Lodge of New York .