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Instruction.
was opened in the Second and Third Degrees , and the ceremony of raising rehearsed , Bro . Chandler candidate . Bro . Capt . A . Nicols will be VV . M . at the next meeting . Lodge was closed in perfect harmony and adjourned .
THE GREAT CITY LODGE ( No . 1426 ) . — The usual weekly meeting of this lodge was held on the 29 th ult ., the chairs being respectively occupied by Bros . Lieut . Henry Wright , VV . M . ; C . Parker , S . W . ; R . Berry , J . W . ; Potter , Sec , S . D . ; Williams , J . D . ; Keeble , VV . M . 1426 , P . M . The lodge was opened in the First and Second Degrees . Bro . Bairett offered himself as a candidate , and after being entrusted the ceremony of passing was duly rehearsed , Bro . Wright giving also the
lecture on the tracing board . The lodge was closed down and the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , the lecture on the first tracing board also being delivered by the W . M . A letter was read from Bro . Poore , the respected Preceptor , expressing his regret at being unable to be present on account of ill-health . Bro . Potter was requested to write to Bro . Poore , on behalf of the lodge , a letter of sympathy . Bro . Parker was elected Master for the ensuing week , and after he had appointed his officers the lodge was closed .
COVENT GARDEN LODGE ( No . 1614 ) . — The usual weekly meeting of this lodgei was held at the Cranbourne Hotel , Upper St . Martin ' s-lane , W . C , on the 29 th ult . Lodge was opened by Bros . Frank Gulliford , W . M . ; Wetherall , S . VV . ; G . H . Reynolds , J . W . ; Read , S . D . ; Wilkie Jones , J . D . j G . Ralph , LG ., * W . H . Richardson , Preceptor ; G . Reynolds , Sec . ; G . Coleman " , W . M . 1614 ; Smale , 53 S ; Langdon , W . M . 538 ;
C . Jones , 1472 ; VV . C . Smith , Farwig , P . M . 1 S 0 ; Hawke , Fendick , VV . M . 1321 ; and J . Woodward . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting read and confirmed . Lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and Bro . W . E . Smith worked the First Section of this Lecture . Bro . Frank Gulliford having vacated , the chair in favour of Bro . W . H . Richardson , Preceptor , lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the
worthy Preceptor then rehearsed the ceremony of installation in a most able and impressive manner , installing into the chair on this occasion Bro . Wetherall , 1 GS 1 , who had previously occupied the chair of S . W . in this lodge of instruction . Lodge having been resumed to the Second and First Degrees , the W . M . appointed and invested his officers as follows : Bros . G . H . Reynolds , S . W . ; Read , J . VV . ; G . Reynolds , Sec ; Wilkie Jones , S . D . ; C .
Ralph , J . D . ; Frank Gulliford , I . G . ; and W . C . Smith , Tyler . Bro . Farwig worked the Second Section of this Lecture . Bro . G . H . Reynolds was elected W . M . for the ensuing week , and appointed his officers in rotation . Bro . G . Coleman , W . M . of the mother lodge , proposed that a vote of thanks be recorded on the minutes of the lodge to the worthy Preceptor , Bro . W . H . Richardson , for his great
readiness in attending to rehearse that evening ' s ceremony , especially as he was suffering from severe illness . He also proposed that Bro . W . H . Richardson be elected an honorary member of the lodge of instruction , which being seconded by Bro . Farwig , P . M ., who cordially endorsed the remarks of Bro . G . Coleman , was carried unanimously . Nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , the lodge was closed in ancient form and adjourned .
Royal Arch.
Royal Arch .
EASTERN STAR CHAPTER < No . 95 ) . —A convocation of this young and important chapter was held on the Gth inst ., at the Shi p and Turtle , Leadenhall-street , under most auspicious circumstances . Although this chapter has only been three years established it has a long roll of members , with a good balance in the hands of the Treasurer ; it gives and has always given not meagrely but liberally to the Masonic Charities ; and for working we
cannot believe there is a chapter which can surpass it in efficiency . The companions appear to be actuated with the true spirit of Masonry , and a brother visiting the Eastern Star Chapter may know he will receive a hearty welcome . On this particular occasion the companions present were Bros . H . VV . Ruff , M . E . Z . ; Albert Fish , H . ; Samuel Brooks , J . ; R . T . Hill , P . Z . ; J . Batting , Scribe N . ; George S . Ayers , P . S . ; Millner Jutsum , ist Asst . ; J . Buck , 2 nd
Asst . ; J . Terry , P . Z ., Secretary Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution ( hon . member ); C . T . Spaight , Janitor ; Jas . A . Keen , J . M . Knight , J . T . Barnet , J . D . Collier , Howard Ruff , C . Tabernacle , F . Johnson , C . Bonner , G . W . Pragnell , H . Coningham , J . L . Holmes , and G . Fletcher Jones . Visitors : Capt . Fox , Grand Lodge of Ireland ; ' C VV . E . Pinco , 257 ; E . C . Davies , Z . 1366 ; T . J . Maidwell , Z . 1429 ; W . F . Hammond , 157 ; Lieut .
Henry Wright , 1615 ; Lieut . Jas . H . Hawkins , H . 1777 ; S . F . Cross , 13 C 6 ; C . H . VVebb , H . 1549 ; E- L . Shelton , S . E . 1366 ; G . Fletcher , Z . 1 S 0 ; and F . G . Baker , Z . 753 . After the minutes had been confirmed , the report of the General Committee was received . Bro . G . Fletcher Jones , iSgi , was balloted for and exalted to the degree of the Holy Royal Arch , the ceremony being most ably performed by Comp . Herbert Ruff , M . E . Z ., assisted as ably by Comps . A .
frish , H ., M . E . Z . elect ; Samuel Brooks , J ., H . elect ; and M . Jutsum , P . Soj . We were riot at all surprised at hearing from Comp . Jones ' s lips that he had been deeply impressed when we saw the efficient way in which the degree carried out . Comp . Ruff never seemed to falter for one instant . After the exaltation the officers for the ensuing year were installed as follows : Comps . Albert Fish , M . E . Z . ; Samuel Brooks , H . ; Japheth Tickle , J . ; James Batting ,
S . E . ; M . Jutsum , S . N . ; Charles Buck , P . S . ; R . T . Hill , P . Z ., Treas . ; and Herbert VV . Ruff , I . P . Z ., the Principals being installed in the same manner by the outgoing Z . as he had performed the previous ceremony . After the chapter was closed the companions adjourned to banquet . The customary loyal toasts were given from the chair . Comp . Ruff , I . P . Z ., proposed his successor ' s health , and spoke of Comp . Fish in a highly complimentary manner , and assured him he was held in good opinion in the chapter .
The M . L . Z . responded in a very happy speech , and then reciprocated the I . P . Z . ' s remarks and spokejof him as one ol the founders of the chapter , assuring him they were all proud of him . Before sitting down he pinned on Comp . Ruff ' s breast a handsome I . P . Z . 's jewel . The M . E . Z . rose again and said they were honoured by a great many visitors well known in Arch Masonry . They were glad to see them , and hoped they would come again . He would call on Comps . Fletcher , Davies , and Capt . Fox , of the Irish Constitution , to respond .
Royal Arch.
Comp . Fletcher said it afforded him much pleasure to compliment the chapter on the working and an increase of members . It had been to him a very great treat to listen to such working . He concluded by wishing them long life and himself a long life to see them again and again . Comp . Davies thought for excellency of work he did not think any chapter in London could compete with their hosts . He noticed particulary that every companion seemed
competent to take office . Comp . Capt . Fox thanked the chapter on behalf of the Grand Lodge of Ireland for their hospitality . In Ireland he said they prided themselves on their correctness in ritual , but he did not think he had ever seen the ceremonies more strictly carried out . In proposing the next toast , that of " The Honorary Alembers , " the M . E . Z . observed that they had only three
honorary members and only one present . Comp . Terry had come all the way from Chatham to see him installed . He it was who introduced him ( Comp . Fish ) to Masonry , and nearly everything he knew he has learned from Comp . Terry . He had always been associated with him in Masonry . Comp . Terry , who was received with applause in rising to respond , said the M . E . Z . had been kind enough to allude to his ( Bro . Terry ' s ) services at the consecration and
founding of the chapter . He congratulated the First Principal on the brilliancy which had attended the chapter . They had amongst them companions coming on who would render the ceremonies as completely as they could be done . He thanked the chapter for their benevolence and took that as a criterion of their efficiency . "The Health of the P . Zs . " was then given by the M . E . Z ., who said Comp . Hill , their excellent Treasurer ,
was well known to all , and had it not been for Comp . Ruff the chapter would not have been in existence . He hoped Comp . Ruff would live long to wear the jewel that had been pinned on his breast . Comp . Ruff assured his companions he did not require the jewel to cause him to remember them . He highly appreciated their kindness , and hoped to live for many years to wear it . He looked forward to the time when the
chapter would give important assistance to the Masonic Charities . Up to the present they had always been able to give something , and now they were quite free from debt he hoped they would do more . Comp . Brooks , in responding for the toast of his health , expressed regret at Comp . Tickle's enforced absence . He had endeavoured to keep up the high standard of ritual which Royal Arch Masonry demanded . He called attention
to the fact that they had started a chapter of instruction at the Hercules Tavern , on the second and fourth Fridays in each month , and he hoped they would all join . To the toast of "The Officers , " proposed by the M . E . Z ., Comp . Hill replied at some length as Treasurer and ist P . S . ; Comp . Batting , as S . E . ; Comp . Jutsum , as S . N . ; and Comp . Buck , as P . S . The companions separated , after a most enjoyable evening , at a somewhat late hour .
BAYARD CHAPTER ( No . 1615 ) . —The ordinary meeting of this well known chapter , which had been postponed on account of the Whit Monday Bank holiday , was held on the 5 th inst ., at 33 , Golden-square . Amongst those present were Ex . Comps . J . Hornsey Casson , M . R . C . S ., Z . ; Lieut .-Col . Somerville Burney , P . G . S . B ., Treas . and acting H . ; C . P . Kempe , J . , * Lieut .-Col . G . Haldane , P . D . D . G . M . Malta , P . Z ., Scribe E ., acting Principal
Sojourner ; Comps . D'Avigdor , Savory , Fisher , and Francis Graham Moon . Bros , the Rev . T . Lloyd Phillips , 1 G 35 , and Lieutenant Henry Wright , J . W . 1 S 27 , were exalted to the Degree of Royal Arch Masons , the ceremony being most ably performed by the various officers . In the absence of Comp .
Stark , Bro . Lieut .-Col , Burney was called upon by the Z . to act as H ., and in a most efficient manner gave the historical lecture , as did the other Principal , Bro . Kempe , the symbolical lecture , as J . The mystical lecture was delivered by Ex . Comp . Casson in a most impressive manner , and could not fail to have had the desired effect on the
new companions . The chapter was then closed , several names having been previously given in as candidates for exaltation at the next meeting . The companions adjourned to the Cafe Royal to banquet , the customary toasts being drunk and a most agreeable evening spent .
Mark Masonry.
Mark Masonry .
HAMMERSMITH LODGE ( No . 211 ) . —This lodge held a meeting at the Ladbroke Hotel , Notting-hill , on the 29 th ult . Among those present were Bros . R . Lawson , W . M . ; John Mason , P . P . G . M . O ., P . M ., acting S . W . ; Harris , J . W . ; Rickwood , J . O . ; J . W . Baldwin , P . P . G . S . Middlesex and Surrey , Treas . ; T . C . Walls , P . G . J . W . Middlesex and Surrey , & c , Sec . ; J . Sims , S . D . ; W . H . Goodall , P . G . D . C . Middlesex and Surrey ,
I . P . M . ; and Kawles , acting Tyler . Bro . Lama , P . G . S . Middlesex and Surrey , was a visitor . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the ballot was taken on behalf of Bros . F . C . Frye and J . N . Frye , of 125 , and Bro . G . Penn , 1365 , as joining members , and it proved unanimous . The ballot was also taken for Bros . Parkhouse , Smout , Dr . Pocock , French ,
Huish , Monson , Ellis , N . Moss , and Linscott for advancement , and it proving to be unanimous Bros . Parkhouse , Smout , French , Huish , Monson , and Moss , who were in attendance , were duly advanced to the degree of M . M . M . by the W . M ., ably assisted by his officers . The following notice of motion was then given by Bro . Goodall , I . P . M . " That an application be made to the Grand Mark Lodge for permission to change the name of this lodge , by
cancelling the word Hammersmith , and adopting in its stead the words ' Earl of Carnarvon . '" Bro . Cama was unanimously elected as an honorary member . Bro . Alfred Tisley , P . M ., was unanimously nominated to Provincial Grand Mark Lodge for provincial honours . The lodge was then closed and the brethren adjourned to refreshment , which was was ably presided over by the W . M . A few toasts followed .
THE GRAND TREASURER . — Brethren wishing to unite with a Committee appointed to present a testimonial to V . W . Bro . Horace Brooks Marshall , Grand Treasurer , may ascertain particulars on application to the Hon . Secretary at Sa , Red Lion-square , Holborn , W . C .
Scotland.
Scotland .
EDINBURGH . —Journeymen Lodge ( No . 8 ) . — A social meeting of this lodge was held in their own hall , Blackfriars-street , on the 5 th inst ., for the purpose of commemorating the liquidation of the debt on their property . Bro . A . W . Rennie , R . W . M ., presided , and was supported by Bros . Hunter , Munro , and Wilson , P . Ms . j andtheofficebearers of the lodge . The R . W . M . congratulated the brethren on their present prosperous condition , and
intimated that now they were clear of debt he hoped to get the Benevolent Fund into good working order , so that poor deserving brethren might share in their prosperity . In the course of the evening a very valuable watch was presented to Bro . W . R . Brown , P . D . M ., as a recognition by the lodge of his long and valuable services , and a very handsome scarf-pin from Bro . John Wilson , I . P . M ., in recognition of
services rendered to him personally , Bro . Brown having done all the working during Bro . Wilson ' s reign . A highly successful concert was first gone through , under the able conductorship of Bro . Thomas Walker . Dancing followed , the music being supplied by Bro . Mclntyre's band , Bro . John Macdonald , Chaplain of the lodge , acting as Master of Ceremonies .
The Canadian And Quebec Questions.
THE CANADIAN AND QUEBEC QUESTIONS .
The following is a clause from the report of a joint Committee of the Grand Lodgeof Canada and the Grand Lodge of Quebec , drawn up and agreed to February 17 th , 1 S 74 , and ratified by the Grand Lodge of Quebec at its following annual session :
"That in view of the arrangement made between the Grand Lodge of Canada and the Grand Lodges of England and Scotland , by which the former obtained the Masonic recognition of the latter on condition of the lodges then working under the said Grand Lodges of England and Scotland being permitted to continue their work , the said Grand Lodges agreeing not to grant any further warrants
within the Province of Canada , and having regard to the fact that there still exists within the Province of Quebec three lodges working under warrants from the Grand Lodge of England , and one lodge working under that of Scotland , in conformity with this arrangement , it is agreed that while every effort shall be made to induce these lodges to surrender
their warrants and come under the jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of Quebec , the said Grand Lodge will recognise the arrangement herein before recited until the relations of those lodges towards the Grand Lodge of Quebec have been finally decided upon between the said Grand Lodges and the Grand Lodge of Quebec . "
Obituary.
Obituary .
R . W . BRO . COL . J . A . LLOYD-PHILIPPS , P . G . M . SOUTH WALES ( WESTERN DIVISION ) . It is with very great regret we announce the death on Thursday , the 5 th inst ., of R . VV . Bro . Colonel John Allen Lloyd-Philipps , Provincial Grand Master of the Western Division of South Wales . Colonel Lloyd-Philipps had played an unostentatious but serviceable part in Masonry , and his loss will be severely felt by the Craft generally , but
in an especial degree by that section of it which had been subject to his wise and beneficent rule for close on a dozen years . Our deceased brother was received into Masonry in a lodge under the Irish Constitution , and joined the Sincerity Lodge , No . 1 S 9—at the time No . 224—East Stonehouse , Devonshire , on 4 th August , 1 S 4 S . On the 5 th December , iSGS , he joined the Aberystwith Lodge , No . 1072 , Aberystwith , and remained a subscribing member till the
day of his death . On the 13 th May , 1 S 72 , Sir Pryse-Pryse , Bart ., appointed him his Deputy for the Western Division of South Wales , and within little more than iS months from that date he received his patent of appointment as Grand Master of the province . Colonel Lloyd-Philipps was a Life Governor of both our Schools , as well as of the Male and Widows' Funds of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution ; but his most conspicuous act in connection with our
Chanties was his occupation of the chair at the anniversary festival of the last named Institution in February , 1 SS 3 , when his earnest advocacy of the good cause and the liberal support by which it was seconded , both by the brethren of his own province and the English Craft generally , enabled Bro . Terry to announce a total of subscriptions and donations amounting to between £ 12 , 000 and £ 13 , 000 . In his province he was as beloved as he was respected , and his presence at the annual gatherings of the lodges under
his jurisdiction was always looked forward- to by the brethren with an unalloyed satisfaction . To all who knew him , to all related to him by ties of blood or friendship , and last but not least , to his South Wales brethren in Masonry , whom during the period of his P . G . Mastership he had ruled both wisely and well , we offer , in all sincerity and with every respect for the memory of our departed brother , this heartfelt expression or our sympathy . May the remembrance of his many virtues flourish like the green bay-tree of the sacred Psalmist .
BRO . J . M . GARDNER . The mortal remains of Bro . John McCandlish Gardner , 24 years of age , were interred at Anfield Cemetery , near Liverpool , on Monday , the 9 th inst ., in the presence of a large number of sorrowing friends and sympathising brethren . The deceased , who had been for some time past honourably connected with local Freemasonry , died at the residence of his uncle , Mr . McCandlish ,
Blundellsands , after a lingering illness . The funeral service was conducted by Bro . the Rev . H . G . Vernon , P . P . G . Chap ., ( St Stephen ' s , Byrom-street ) . The coffin was covered with floral tributes . Amongst those present at the graveside were Messrs . J . McCandlish and P . McCandlish ( uncles ) , and J . Sykes and B . S y kes ( cousins ) . The following brethren represented the Emulation Lodge , No .
1505 , of which deceased had been a member : Bros . P . Thomas , W . M . ; H . H . Smith , I . P . M . ; Robert Foote , P . M ., P . G . S . ; A . H . Hallwood , George Cornett , J . G . Hallwood , G . Brighouse , J . Cross , P . Ball , W . Nelson , VV . Dickinson , A . A . Peter , T . Hoskins , B . H . Watson , and J . VV . Shaw . There were also present J . C . Robinson , P . M . 249 ; G . Godfrey , W . M ., and D . Jackson , P . M . G 73 ; and J . Neale , 135 6 .
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Instruction.
was opened in the Second and Third Degrees , and the ceremony of raising rehearsed , Bro . Chandler candidate . Bro . Capt . A . Nicols will be VV . M . at the next meeting . Lodge was closed in perfect harmony and adjourned .
THE GREAT CITY LODGE ( No . 1426 ) . — The usual weekly meeting of this lodge was held on the 29 th ult ., the chairs being respectively occupied by Bros . Lieut . Henry Wright , VV . M . ; C . Parker , S . W . ; R . Berry , J . W . ; Potter , Sec , S . D . ; Williams , J . D . ; Keeble , VV . M . 1426 , P . M . The lodge was opened in the First and Second Degrees . Bro . Bairett offered himself as a candidate , and after being entrusted the ceremony of passing was duly rehearsed , Bro . Wright giving also the
lecture on the tracing board . The lodge was closed down and the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , the lecture on the first tracing board also being delivered by the W . M . A letter was read from Bro . Poore , the respected Preceptor , expressing his regret at being unable to be present on account of ill-health . Bro . Potter was requested to write to Bro . Poore , on behalf of the lodge , a letter of sympathy . Bro . Parker was elected Master for the ensuing week , and after he had appointed his officers the lodge was closed .
COVENT GARDEN LODGE ( No . 1614 ) . — The usual weekly meeting of this lodgei was held at the Cranbourne Hotel , Upper St . Martin ' s-lane , W . C , on the 29 th ult . Lodge was opened by Bros . Frank Gulliford , W . M . ; Wetherall , S . VV . ; G . H . Reynolds , J . W . ; Read , S . D . ; Wilkie Jones , J . D . j G . Ralph , LG ., * W . H . Richardson , Preceptor ; G . Reynolds , Sec . ; G . Coleman " , W . M . 1614 ; Smale , 53 S ; Langdon , W . M . 538 ;
C . Jones , 1472 ; VV . C . Smith , Farwig , P . M . 1 S 0 ; Hawke , Fendick , VV . M . 1321 ; and J . Woodward . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting read and confirmed . Lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and Bro . W . E . Smith worked the First Section of this Lecture . Bro . Frank Gulliford having vacated , the chair in favour of Bro . W . H . Richardson , Preceptor , lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the
worthy Preceptor then rehearsed the ceremony of installation in a most able and impressive manner , installing into the chair on this occasion Bro . Wetherall , 1 GS 1 , who had previously occupied the chair of S . W . in this lodge of instruction . Lodge having been resumed to the Second and First Degrees , the W . M . appointed and invested his officers as follows : Bros . G . H . Reynolds , S . W . ; Read , J . VV . ; G . Reynolds , Sec ; Wilkie Jones , S . D . ; C .
Ralph , J . D . ; Frank Gulliford , I . G . ; and W . C . Smith , Tyler . Bro . Farwig worked the Second Section of this Lecture . Bro . G . H . Reynolds was elected W . M . for the ensuing week , and appointed his officers in rotation . Bro . G . Coleman , W . M . of the mother lodge , proposed that a vote of thanks be recorded on the minutes of the lodge to the worthy Preceptor , Bro . W . H . Richardson , for his great
readiness in attending to rehearse that evening ' s ceremony , especially as he was suffering from severe illness . He also proposed that Bro . W . H . Richardson be elected an honorary member of the lodge of instruction , which being seconded by Bro . Farwig , P . M ., who cordially endorsed the remarks of Bro . G . Coleman , was carried unanimously . Nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , the lodge was closed in ancient form and adjourned .
Royal Arch.
Royal Arch .
EASTERN STAR CHAPTER < No . 95 ) . —A convocation of this young and important chapter was held on the Gth inst ., at the Shi p and Turtle , Leadenhall-street , under most auspicious circumstances . Although this chapter has only been three years established it has a long roll of members , with a good balance in the hands of the Treasurer ; it gives and has always given not meagrely but liberally to the Masonic Charities ; and for working we
cannot believe there is a chapter which can surpass it in efficiency . The companions appear to be actuated with the true spirit of Masonry , and a brother visiting the Eastern Star Chapter may know he will receive a hearty welcome . On this particular occasion the companions present were Bros . H . VV . Ruff , M . E . Z . ; Albert Fish , H . ; Samuel Brooks , J . ; R . T . Hill , P . Z . ; J . Batting , Scribe N . ; George S . Ayers , P . S . ; Millner Jutsum , ist Asst . ; J . Buck , 2 nd
Asst . ; J . Terry , P . Z ., Secretary Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution ( hon . member ); C . T . Spaight , Janitor ; Jas . A . Keen , J . M . Knight , J . T . Barnet , J . D . Collier , Howard Ruff , C . Tabernacle , F . Johnson , C . Bonner , G . W . Pragnell , H . Coningham , J . L . Holmes , and G . Fletcher Jones . Visitors : Capt . Fox , Grand Lodge of Ireland ; ' C VV . E . Pinco , 257 ; E . C . Davies , Z . 1366 ; T . J . Maidwell , Z . 1429 ; W . F . Hammond , 157 ; Lieut .
Henry Wright , 1615 ; Lieut . Jas . H . Hawkins , H . 1777 ; S . F . Cross , 13 C 6 ; C . H . VVebb , H . 1549 ; E- L . Shelton , S . E . 1366 ; G . Fletcher , Z . 1 S 0 ; and F . G . Baker , Z . 753 . After the minutes had been confirmed , the report of the General Committee was received . Bro . G . Fletcher Jones , iSgi , was balloted for and exalted to the degree of the Holy Royal Arch , the ceremony being most ably performed by Comp . Herbert Ruff , M . E . Z ., assisted as ably by Comps . A .
frish , H ., M . E . Z . elect ; Samuel Brooks , J ., H . elect ; and M . Jutsum , P . Soj . We were riot at all surprised at hearing from Comp . Jones ' s lips that he had been deeply impressed when we saw the efficient way in which the degree carried out . Comp . Ruff never seemed to falter for one instant . After the exaltation the officers for the ensuing year were installed as follows : Comps . Albert Fish , M . E . Z . ; Samuel Brooks , H . ; Japheth Tickle , J . ; James Batting ,
S . E . ; M . Jutsum , S . N . ; Charles Buck , P . S . ; R . T . Hill , P . Z ., Treas . ; and Herbert VV . Ruff , I . P . Z ., the Principals being installed in the same manner by the outgoing Z . as he had performed the previous ceremony . After the chapter was closed the companions adjourned to banquet . The customary loyal toasts were given from the chair . Comp . Ruff , I . P . Z ., proposed his successor ' s health , and spoke of Comp . Fish in a highly complimentary manner , and assured him he was held in good opinion in the chapter .
The M . L . Z . responded in a very happy speech , and then reciprocated the I . P . Z . ' s remarks and spokejof him as one ol the founders of the chapter , assuring him they were all proud of him . Before sitting down he pinned on Comp . Ruff ' s breast a handsome I . P . Z . 's jewel . The M . E . Z . rose again and said they were honoured by a great many visitors well known in Arch Masonry . They were glad to see them , and hoped they would come again . He would call on Comps . Fletcher , Davies , and Capt . Fox , of the Irish Constitution , to respond .
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Comp . Fletcher said it afforded him much pleasure to compliment the chapter on the working and an increase of members . It had been to him a very great treat to listen to such working . He concluded by wishing them long life and himself a long life to see them again and again . Comp . Davies thought for excellency of work he did not think any chapter in London could compete with their hosts . He noticed particulary that every companion seemed
competent to take office . Comp . Capt . Fox thanked the chapter on behalf of the Grand Lodge of Ireland for their hospitality . In Ireland he said they prided themselves on their correctness in ritual , but he did not think he had ever seen the ceremonies more strictly carried out . In proposing the next toast , that of " The Honorary Alembers , " the M . E . Z . observed that they had only three
honorary members and only one present . Comp . Terry had come all the way from Chatham to see him installed . He it was who introduced him ( Comp . Fish ) to Masonry , and nearly everything he knew he has learned from Comp . Terry . He had always been associated with him in Masonry . Comp . Terry , who was received with applause in rising to respond , said the M . E . Z . had been kind enough to allude to his ( Bro . Terry ' s ) services at the consecration and
founding of the chapter . He congratulated the First Principal on the brilliancy which had attended the chapter . They had amongst them companions coming on who would render the ceremonies as completely as they could be done . He thanked the chapter for their benevolence and took that as a criterion of their efficiency . "The Health of the P . Zs . " was then given by the M . E . Z ., who said Comp . Hill , their excellent Treasurer ,
was well known to all , and had it not been for Comp . Ruff the chapter would not have been in existence . He hoped Comp . Ruff would live long to wear the jewel that had been pinned on his breast . Comp . Ruff assured his companions he did not require the jewel to cause him to remember them . He highly appreciated their kindness , and hoped to live for many years to wear it . He looked forward to the time when the
chapter would give important assistance to the Masonic Charities . Up to the present they had always been able to give something , and now they were quite free from debt he hoped they would do more . Comp . Brooks , in responding for the toast of his health , expressed regret at Comp . Tickle's enforced absence . He had endeavoured to keep up the high standard of ritual which Royal Arch Masonry demanded . He called attention
to the fact that they had started a chapter of instruction at the Hercules Tavern , on the second and fourth Fridays in each month , and he hoped they would all join . To the toast of "The Officers , " proposed by the M . E . Z ., Comp . Hill replied at some length as Treasurer and ist P . S . ; Comp . Batting , as S . E . ; Comp . Jutsum , as S . N . ; and Comp . Buck , as P . S . The companions separated , after a most enjoyable evening , at a somewhat late hour .
BAYARD CHAPTER ( No . 1615 ) . —The ordinary meeting of this well known chapter , which had been postponed on account of the Whit Monday Bank holiday , was held on the 5 th inst ., at 33 , Golden-square . Amongst those present were Ex . Comps . J . Hornsey Casson , M . R . C . S ., Z . ; Lieut .-Col . Somerville Burney , P . G . S . B ., Treas . and acting H . ; C . P . Kempe , J . , * Lieut .-Col . G . Haldane , P . D . D . G . M . Malta , P . Z ., Scribe E ., acting Principal
Sojourner ; Comps . D'Avigdor , Savory , Fisher , and Francis Graham Moon . Bros , the Rev . T . Lloyd Phillips , 1 G 35 , and Lieutenant Henry Wright , J . W . 1 S 27 , were exalted to the Degree of Royal Arch Masons , the ceremony being most ably performed by the various officers . In the absence of Comp .
Stark , Bro . Lieut .-Col , Burney was called upon by the Z . to act as H ., and in a most efficient manner gave the historical lecture , as did the other Principal , Bro . Kempe , the symbolical lecture , as J . The mystical lecture was delivered by Ex . Comp . Casson in a most impressive manner , and could not fail to have had the desired effect on the
new companions . The chapter was then closed , several names having been previously given in as candidates for exaltation at the next meeting . The companions adjourned to the Cafe Royal to banquet , the customary toasts being drunk and a most agreeable evening spent .
Mark Masonry.
Mark Masonry .
HAMMERSMITH LODGE ( No . 211 ) . —This lodge held a meeting at the Ladbroke Hotel , Notting-hill , on the 29 th ult . Among those present were Bros . R . Lawson , W . M . ; John Mason , P . P . G . M . O ., P . M ., acting S . W . ; Harris , J . W . ; Rickwood , J . O . ; J . W . Baldwin , P . P . G . S . Middlesex and Surrey , Treas . ; T . C . Walls , P . G . J . W . Middlesex and Surrey , & c , Sec . ; J . Sims , S . D . ; W . H . Goodall , P . G . D . C . Middlesex and Surrey ,
I . P . M . ; and Kawles , acting Tyler . Bro . Lama , P . G . S . Middlesex and Surrey , was a visitor . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the ballot was taken on behalf of Bros . F . C . Frye and J . N . Frye , of 125 , and Bro . G . Penn , 1365 , as joining members , and it proved unanimous . The ballot was also taken for Bros . Parkhouse , Smout , Dr . Pocock , French ,
Huish , Monson , Ellis , N . Moss , and Linscott for advancement , and it proving to be unanimous Bros . Parkhouse , Smout , French , Huish , Monson , and Moss , who were in attendance , were duly advanced to the degree of M . M . M . by the W . M ., ably assisted by his officers . The following notice of motion was then given by Bro . Goodall , I . P . M . " That an application be made to the Grand Mark Lodge for permission to change the name of this lodge , by
cancelling the word Hammersmith , and adopting in its stead the words ' Earl of Carnarvon . '" Bro . Cama was unanimously elected as an honorary member . Bro . Alfred Tisley , P . M ., was unanimously nominated to Provincial Grand Mark Lodge for provincial honours . The lodge was then closed and the brethren adjourned to refreshment , which was was ably presided over by the W . M . A few toasts followed .
THE GRAND TREASURER . — Brethren wishing to unite with a Committee appointed to present a testimonial to V . W . Bro . Horace Brooks Marshall , Grand Treasurer , may ascertain particulars on application to the Hon . Secretary at Sa , Red Lion-square , Holborn , W . C .
Scotland.
Scotland .
EDINBURGH . —Journeymen Lodge ( No . 8 ) . — A social meeting of this lodge was held in their own hall , Blackfriars-street , on the 5 th inst ., for the purpose of commemorating the liquidation of the debt on their property . Bro . A . W . Rennie , R . W . M ., presided , and was supported by Bros . Hunter , Munro , and Wilson , P . Ms . j andtheofficebearers of the lodge . The R . W . M . congratulated the brethren on their present prosperous condition , and
intimated that now they were clear of debt he hoped to get the Benevolent Fund into good working order , so that poor deserving brethren might share in their prosperity . In the course of the evening a very valuable watch was presented to Bro . W . R . Brown , P . D . M ., as a recognition by the lodge of his long and valuable services , and a very handsome scarf-pin from Bro . John Wilson , I . P . M ., in recognition of
services rendered to him personally , Bro . Brown having done all the working during Bro . Wilson ' s reign . A highly successful concert was first gone through , under the able conductorship of Bro . Thomas Walker . Dancing followed , the music being supplied by Bro . Mclntyre's band , Bro . John Macdonald , Chaplain of the lodge , acting as Master of Ceremonies .
The Canadian And Quebec Questions.
THE CANADIAN AND QUEBEC QUESTIONS .
The following is a clause from the report of a joint Committee of the Grand Lodgeof Canada and the Grand Lodge of Quebec , drawn up and agreed to February 17 th , 1 S 74 , and ratified by the Grand Lodge of Quebec at its following annual session :
"That in view of the arrangement made between the Grand Lodge of Canada and the Grand Lodges of England and Scotland , by which the former obtained the Masonic recognition of the latter on condition of the lodges then working under the said Grand Lodges of England and Scotland being permitted to continue their work , the said Grand Lodges agreeing not to grant any further warrants
within the Province of Canada , and having regard to the fact that there still exists within the Province of Quebec three lodges working under warrants from the Grand Lodge of England , and one lodge working under that of Scotland , in conformity with this arrangement , it is agreed that while every effort shall be made to induce these lodges to surrender
their warrants and come under the jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of Quebec , the said Grand Lodge will recognise the arrangement herein before recited until the relations of those lodges towards the Grand Lodge of Quebec have been finally decided upon between the said Grand Lodges and the Grand Lodge of Quebec . "
Obituary.
Obituary .
R . W . BRO . COL . J . A . LLOYD-PHILIPPS , P . G . M . SOUTH WALES ( WESTERN DIVISION ) . It is with very great regret we announce the death on Thursday , the 5 th inst ., of R . VV . Bro . Colonel John Allen Lloyd-Philipps , Provincial Grand Master of the Western Division of South Wales . Colonel Lloyd-Philipps had played an unostentatious but serviceable part in Masonry , and his loss will be severely felt by the Craft generally , but
in an especial degree by that section of it which had been subject to his wise and beneficent rule for close on a dozen years . Our deceased brother was received into Masonry in a lodge under the Irish Constitution , and joined the Sincerity Lodge , No . 1 S 9—at the time No . 224—East Stonehouse , Devonshire , on 4 th August , 1 S 4 S . On the 5 th December , iSGS , he joined the Aberystwith Lodge , No . 1072 , Aberystwith , and remained a subscribing member till the
day of his death . On the 13 th May , 1 S 72 , Sir Pryse-Pryse , Bart ., appointed him his Deputy for the Western Division of South Wales , and within little more than iS months from that date he received his patent of appointment as Grand Master of the province . Colonel Lloyd-Philipps was a Life Governor of both our Schools , as well as of the Male and Widows' Funds of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution ; but his most conspicuous act in connection with our
Chanties was his occupation of the chair at the anniversary festival of the last named Institution in February , 1 SS 3 , when his earnest advocacy of the good cause and the liberal support by which it was seconded , both by the brethren of his own province and the English Craft generally , enabled Bro . Terry to announce a total of subscriptions and donations amounting to between £ 12 , 000 and £ 13 , 000 . In his province he was as beloved as he was respected , and his presence at the annual gatherings of the lodges under
his jurisdiction was always looked forward- to by the brethren with an unalloyed satisfaction . To all who knew him , to all related to him by ties of blood or friendship , and last but not least , to his South Wales brethren in Masonry , whom during the period of his P . G . Mastership he had ruled both wisely and well , we offer , in all sincerity and with every respect for the memory of our departed brother , this heartfelt expression or our sympathy . May the remembrance of his many virtues flourish like the green bay-tree of the sacred Psalmist .
BRO . J . M . GARDNER . The mortal remains of Bro . John McCandlish Gardner , 24 years of age , were interred at Anfield Cemetery , near Liverpool , on Monday , the 9 th inst ., in the presence of a large number of sorrowing friends and sympathising brethren . The deceased , who had been for some time past honourably connected with local Freemasonry , died at the residence of his uncle , Mr . McCandlish ,
Blundellsands , after a lingering illness . The funeral service was conducted by Bro . the Rev . H . G . Vernon , P . P . G . Chap ., ( St Stephen ' s , Byrom-street ) . The coffin was covered with floral tributes . Amongst those present at the graveside were Messrs . J . McCandlish and P . McCandlish ( uncles ) , and J . Sykes and B . S y kes ( cousins ) . The following brethren represented the Emulation Lodge , No .
1505 , of which deceased had been a member : Bros . P . Thomas , W . M . ; H . H . Smith , I . P . M . ; Robert Foote , P . M ., P . G . S . ; A . H . Hallwood , George Cornett , J . G . Hallwood , G . Brighouse , J . Cross , P . Ball , W . Nelson , VV . Dickinson , A . A . Peter , T . Hoskins , B . H . Watson , and J . VV . Shaw . There were also present J . C . Robinson , P . M . 249 ; G . Godfrey , W . M ., and D . Jackson , P . M . G 73 ; and J . Neale , 135 6 .