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R EPORTS or MASONIC MEETINGS : — Craft Masonry „ .. - \ ZS Instruction . .. i 4 J 5 Royal Arch 45 $ Mark Masonry 45 $ Provincial Grand Lodge of Cumberland and Westmorland ... 45 G Grand Lodge of Scotland 4 S <> Letter from Our Irrepressible Correspondent 457
Lodge o ^ Benevolence , 457 France 45 $ Consecration of the Leopold Lodge , No . 17 C 0 458 Reviews 4 S 9 Inauguration of the Falkland Memorial 459 Masonic Notes and Queries 459 Notes on Art , & c 4 S 9 The French Grand Orient 4 ° ~ ° List of Candidates for the Boys" School 460
Scottish Masonic Affairs 400 A Caution 46 ° Cleopatra ' s Obelisk 4 °° Personal Sympathy for Others 460 The Grand Mastership of Scotland 46 r London Masonic Charity Association 461 CORRESPONDENCE : — The London Masonic Charity Association 4 G 1 Our Grand Lodge Calendar ; 4 C 2 Fidelity Royal Arch Chapter , No . J , 4 Scotland 4 U 3
Charity and Relief . 4 ° Oxford and Cambridge Examination 463 Provincial Grand Lodge of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight 4 63 Strange Decorations 463 The Loss of the " Princess Alice " 463 TheAbcrcarne Explosion 463 The Quebec Question 464 Masonicand General Tidings « 464 Dramatic Notes 464 Lodge Meetings for Next Week 464 Advertisements i ., ii ., iii ., iv ., v ., vi .
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REPORTS OF MASONIC MEETINGS .
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YORK . — York Lodgo ( No . 236 ) . — The regular meeting of this lodge was held on Monday , 16 th inst . Present Bros . W . Valentine , W . M . ; G . C . Baskett , S . W . ; A . Buckle , J . W . ; G . Kirby , Sec . ; J . Todd , P . M . ; T . Cooper , P . M . ; W . Lawton , P . M . ; C . Smith , P . M . ; T . B . Whytehead , W . M . 1611 , & c . After a successful ballot had been taken for a candidate , the W . M .
moved that the lodge do express its sympathy with the family of the late Bro . W . Cowling , P . M ., whose death was such a loss to the lodge which he had served so faithfully as Treasurer . Bro . Wm . Lawton , P . M ., seconded the resolution , which was carried ; after which Bro . J . Todd , P . M ., moved that the lodge do go into mourning for three months in respect to the memory of
their late Treasurer . This was seconded by Bro . T . B . Whytehead , who said that he was glad of the opportunity of acknowledging the many virtues of their late brother , and that , though differences of opinion in matters of detail might have existed , they must all freely admit that Bro . Cowling was indeed a "bright Mason . " This motion
having been carried , the lodge proceeded to elect a Secretary in place of Bro . Cowling , and Bro . J . Todd , P . M ., was unanimously chosen . Bro . Todd having expressed his acknowledgements , the lodge was closed in solemn form . During the course of the proceedings Bro . T . S . Camidgc , Organist , presented to the lodge a handsomelybound " Breeches Bible , " on behalf of a Yoik gentleman .
SITTINGBOURNE . —St . Michael ' s Lodge ( No . 1273 ) . —The installation meeting of this flourishing lodge was held on Thursday , the 12 th inst ., in St . Michael's schoolroom . There were about 50 present on the occasion . Among the visitors were several Provincial Officers . The W . M ., Bro . F . J . Seale , presided , having Bro . F . F . Girand , P . M . i « , P . P . G . J . D . in the S . W . chair ; Bro . H . Penfold ,
P . M . 1273 , P . P . G . O . in the J . W . chair . After the opening of the lodge , the minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the W . M . elect , Bro . H . Tuff , was duly presented , by Bro . B . Taylor , I . P . M ., to " Bro . F . J . Seale , who formally installed him as Master of the Lodge . The Board of Installing Masters were Bros . F . J . Seale , I . P . M . ; H . J . Sutton , S . W . ; J . M .
Longhurst , J . W . ; W . Challender , S . D . j A . F . Tucker , J . D . ; J . Potter , I . G . j H . Black , D . C . ; R . Murrell , Tyler . A vote of thanks was then given to the I . P . M ., for the able manner in which he had performed the duties of Installing Master . The lodge having been closed in the usual manner , the brethren adjourned to the Bull Hotel , where a sumptious banquet had been prepared by Bro . J . Owens , P . M ., 133 , which was very admirably served , about Co brethren
being present . After the cloth was cleared , the usual Masonic and patriotic toasts were given and most cordially received . During the evening the W . M ., in the name of the lodge , presented Bro . F . J . Seale , with a very handsome P . M . jewel , as a slight recognition of his services during his year of office . A collection was made for the sufferers of the Princess Alice disaster , amounting to six pounds . The gathering was a most happy and successful one .
INSTRUCTION . FINSBURY PARK LODGE ( No . 1288 ) . — The Master Masons of this lodge met at the Finsbury 1 ' ark Tavern , Holloway , on Friday , the 13 th inst . There were present Bros . Bayley , W . M . j Frampton , S . W , j Jeffreys , P . M ., J . W . ; L . R . Rogers , P . M ., Preceptor ; H . B . D . Dunn , Secretary ; Press , S . D . ; Walker , P . M ., J . D . ; Thompson , I . G . The lodge was opened in the First Degree ; the minutes were read and confirmed ; the ceremo-
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nies of the First and Second Degrees were rehearsed . Bro . Frampton was elected W . M . for the ensuing week , and the officers appointed in rotation . The lodge was then adjourned until Friday , the 20 th inst ., at eight o'clock . There were also present Bros . Rogers , P . M . ; Walker , Jeffreys , Press , Thompson , Bayley , Dunn , Frampton , Edmonds , and others . The annual supper of this lodge will take place on the 1 ith of October next .
Royal Arch.
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BEDFORD . —Stuart Chapter ( No . 5 40 ) . —The companions of this chapter held their September meeting on Tuesday evening , 10 th inst . Present Camps . A . Cookson , M . E . Z . ; J . M . Cuthbert , H . ; Col . Stuart , P . Z ., acting J . ; Stafford , First Ass . Soj . ; Capt . Calburnc , E . ; Carter , Treas ; R . Boughton-Smith , acting N . ; J . R . Bull , P . Z . ; and Sergeant and Kilpin . Minutes of former
chapter read and confirmed . Comps . Fisher , J . being abroad , Tebbs and Billan , P . Soj , away from home , Coomb , Second Asst . Soj ., ill , all sent reasons for not being present . The attendance was smaller than usual , many other companions being away from home and unwell . Col . Stuart , in very appropriate terms , referred to the
very sudden death of our late Comp . Harris , of Springfield , and proposed a vote of condolence and sympathy to his wife and mother ; this was seconded by the M . E . Z ., in well-chosen terms . After the transaction of certain routine business the chapter was closed in due form , and the companions adjourned to refreshment , and spent a pleasant
evening . HAMPTON . —Era Chapter ( No . 1423 ) . — A convocation o ! this chapter was held at the Island I Intel on Saturday the 14 th inst ., when there were present , Companions Thiellay , M . E . Z . ; F . Walters , P . Z ., P . P . G . A . S . Middlesex , H . j W . Hammond , P . Z , P . P . G . A . S . of Middlesex , acting J . ; T . C . Walls , P . G . O . of
Middlesex , S . N . ; Austin , D . C ; Johnson ; Tagg ; and Harrison , Acting Janitor . Companion Haslett , Prudent Brethren , was a visitor . The minutes of the previous convocation were read and confirmed , and the Auditors ' Report received and adopted . Several communications from absent members were read . There were two candidates on the agenda for exaltation , but neither of them
attended . Previously to the chapter being closed , a vote of thanks was unanimously passed to Comp . Thiellay , M . E . Z ., for the attention and zeal displayed by him in superintending the furnishing of the chapter . There being no other business before the convocation , it was duly closed , and the companions adjourned to a collation . There were no toasts . The next meeting of the chapter will lake place on the second Saturday in May next .
Mark Masonry.
Mark Masonry .
YORK . —York Lodge ( r . I . )—On T uesday evening last , the W . M ., Bro . T . B . Whytehead , presiding , five candidates were advanced to the honourable degree . The S . W . ( Bro . the Hon . W . T . Orde-Powlett ) was elected W . M . for the ensuing year , and Bro . Thos . Cooper , P . M .,
was re-elected Treasurer . A meeting of the York Lodge of Royal Ark Mariners was subsequently held ( Bros . T . B . Whytehead , N . ; G . Simpson , as S . ; T . Cooper , J . ; J . S . Cumberland , Conductor ) , when six candidates were regularly elevated .
LIVERPOOL . — "West Lancashire Mark Lodge ( Np . 65 ) . —The periodical meeting of this lodge was held on Wednesday evening , the 4 th inst ., at the Masonic Hall , Liverpool . There were present Bros . J . Hayes , W . M . ; R . H . Evans , as S . W . ; W . P . Jennings , as J . W . ; A . C . Wylie , M . O . ; R . Reader , S . O . ; W . Corbett , as J . O . ; W . C . Erwin , I . G . ; and Past Masters H . Jackson , T . Clark , J . R . Goepel , Treas ., P . G . O . ; W . T . May , and
H . S . Alpass . After two brethren had been advanced , the election for W . M . took place , when Bro . R . H . Evans , J . W ., was duly elected . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren retired for refreshments , which were very comfortably supplied by the new house steward , Bro . Chaplain . The remainder of the evening was most agreeably spent . The installation of W . M . will take place on the first Wednesday in November .
PLUMSTEAD . —Excelsior Lod ge ( No . 220 ) . —The first quarterly meeting of the above lodge since its consecration , in June last , took place on Tuesday , the 10 th inst ., at Bro . Garbett ' s house , the Sir Robert Peel , on Anglesea-hill , Bro . Captain Ritchie , R . A ., W . M ., in the chair , supported by the following officers : Bros . Sculley , S . W . ( in the unavoidable absence of Bro . C . Coupland ) ,
James Smythe , J . W . ; the Rev . C . A . Solbe , Chaplain ; W . A . Weston , M . O . ; Abel Penfold , S . O . ; H . Shaw , J . O . ; Henry Pryce , Treasurer ; G . Kennedy , Secretary ; G . Spinks , S . D . ; E . Palmer , J . D . ; Daniel Deeves , I . G . ; Eugene Sweny , R . of M . ; H . Harding , Organist ; and J . Lackland , Tyler . The lodge having been opened with solemn prayer , offered by the Chaplain , and the minutes
and accounts passed , Bro . J . Wilkms , J . W . 700 ; Thomas Read , 153 6 ; Dr . Spurrcll , P . M . St . John ' s and St . Paul's , and S . W . ' of the Sydney Lodge ; IsaacQu ' msey , S . D . Perfect Ashlar Lodge ; and Walter Osborne , 1536 , were with due form advanced to the Mark Degree . It was then unanimously resolved that the sum of two guineas , supplemented by the contents of the last and present charity box
collection , should be sent to the Lord Mayor ' s fund , formed for the lclief of the sufferers of the late fatal catastrophe on the Thames . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren sat down to a plain , but excellent supper , supplied by Bro . Garbett , with his acknowledged taste and skill . After the removal of the cloth , the W . Master gave the usual loyal and Mark Masonic toasts . The W . M . then rose
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and said , he wished it to be known to many of the brethren who were not present at the closing of the lodge , what steps had been taken in reference to the accident to the steamer " Princess Alice . " It was proposed and unanimously cariicd that the sum of two guineas , and the contents of the charity box , should be given to the fund for the relief of the sufferers now
forming at the Mansion House , and that at the same time a vote of condolence and sympathy with them , should , with the sum gathered , be sent to the Lord Mayor at once . It was impossible for him to attempt to tell them the extent of the catastrophe . Those of the members of the Excelsior Lodge who live in the locality must have seen daily the evidences of
its most apalling and distressing nature ; for himself his heart had been wrung by reading the piteous accounts that appeared in the journals of the day . ( Hear , hear . ) He felt sure the feelings of every true Mason had as well been deeply touched , and that they would help the cause to the utmost of their power . The charity box was then passed round the lodge and produced £ 1 , and was again
passed round , and the sum raised , with the £ 2 2 s . voted , then amounted to £ 9 8 s . 6 d ., which has since been remitted to London . As one of the advanced was compelled to retire , the W . M . said he should go somewhat out of the usual course in proposing next the toast of the " Advanced Brethren . " He need not say how welcome
they were within the landmarks of Mark Masonry , which at present was but in its infancy in Woolwich . Among those advanced were brethren who had made their mark in Craft Masonry , and he held " that every Mark Mason should be a marked man . " ( Cheers . ) Some of them might have had the opportunity of reading lately a book which nave them the histories of the " Men of
Mark of the country , and he trusted that the Mark Masons , every one of them , would endeavour to emulate the virtues anil excellences of those " men of mark , " and be " marked men "in the society they belonged to . ( Applause . ) Their lodge was " The Excelsior , " higher and yet higher , and while they had such good Masons and good men joining its ranks as they had that
night , it would ever be worthy of its name and aspirations . ( Loud Cheers ) . Bros . Spurrell , Wilkins , and Reed severally responded . Bro . Weston then proposed " The Health of the W . M ., " who , he said , from the manner in which he had done his work that night , would , he felt sure , leave bis mark in that lodge . They were proud of such a Master . ( Cheers . ) The W . M . said , if there was one thing
more than another that made him value his position , it was the very gratifying reception they at all times gave him , and the indulgence they had shown him in carrying out the duties of the lodge that evening . It is at all times a very difficult matter to fill the chair of a lodge to one's own satisfaction ; and in the presence of some of those worthy Masons who had filled , and now do fill , important
positions in the province , he felt how unworthy he was to carry out with dignity the exalted position they had placed him in . ( No , No . ) He felt convinced that in the S . W . ( Bro . Coupland ) they had a coming Master who would be an honour to them ; and for himself , while he held the gavel , he would do his best to make this Mark Lodge worthy of its name . ( Applause ) . To a warm
reception of the toast of " The Officers , " Bro . Smythe , in returning thanks said , he did so in the name of his brother officers for the great compliment paid them . If they had done their duty well it was only reciprocating the work done by the Master . ( Hear , Hear ) . Nothing could make subordinates cut r into their duty with zeal and assiduity , so much as
the example set by their chief , and in that they considered themselves fortunate , for with the example set them by the chair it was impossible for them to do otherwise than to work well and diligently in the exercise of those duties entrusted to their charge . ( Cheers . ) Their Master was a man who , while doing the most impoitant duties elsewhere , yet devoted a great portion of that spare time , little
as it was at his disposal , to the perfect carrying out of his Masonic duties . In that lodge he held it to be only their duty to follow so noble and worthy an example . As an old Mason , he held that there should be a tone given by language , by presence , by mannerism , so as to elevate the standard of the lodge by its very excellence , and those qualifications they were again very fortunate in having with
their W . M . ( Applause . ) Bro . Smyth , at the conclusion of a very lengthy and brilliant speech , said that as the name of the lodge was Excelsior , so would the officers unite with the Master and the brethren in sustaining its name pure and unsullied among the Mark Masons of not only the Province of Kent , but before the world , and resumed his scat amid prolonged applause . Bro . Smythe
then , by the permission of the W . M ., proposed a special toast in favour of Bro . Scully , who , at a moment ' s notice , had taken the chair of S . W ., and complimented that brother for the excellent working displayed by him in that position . Bro . Scully briefly returned thanks for the hearty way in which the brethren had received his name , and Bro . C .
Jolly , ( Freemason ) , responded for the " Masonic Press . " Bro . Weston was worthily honoured for his efforts generally in the welfaie of the lodge , ami then the Tyler ' s toast concluded the proceedings , which had throughout been reverently and solemnly conducted , on account of the appalling accident on the Thames , so near them , without songs or music .
HOLLOWAY s PILLS . —Indigestion and Liver Complaints . —The digestion cannot be lone ; or seriously disordered without die derangement being perceptible on the countenance . These Tills prevent both unpleasant consequences ; they improve the appetite , and with the increase of desire for food , they augment ( he powers of digestion and assimilation in the stomach . Molloway's Pills
deal most satisfactorily with deranged and diseased conditions of the many organs engaged in extracting nourishment for our bodies from our various diets—as the liver , stomach , and bowels—over all of which they exercise the most salutary control , 13 y resorting at an early stage of this malady to these purifying and laxative Pills , the dyspeptic , is speedily restored to health and strength , and his sallowncss gradually vanishes .:
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Contents.
CONTENTS .
R EPORTS or MASONIC MEETINGS : — Craft Masonry „ .. - \ ZS Instruction . .. i 4 J 5 Royal Arch 45 $ Mark Masonry 45 $ Provincial Grand Lodge of Cumberland and Westmorland ... 45 G Grand Lodge of Scotland 4 S <> Letter from Our Irrepressible Correspondent 457
Lodge o ^ Benevolence , 457 France 45 $ Consecration of the Leopold Lodge , No . 17 C 0 458 Reviews 4 S 9 Inauguration of the Falkland Memorial 459 Masonic Notes and Queries 459 Notes on Art , & c 4 S 9 The French Grand Orient 4 ° ~ ° List of Candidates for the Boys" School 460
Scottish Masonic Affairs 400 A Caution 46 ° Cleopatra ' s Obelisk 4 °° Personal Sympathy for Others 460 The Grand Mastership of Scotland 46 r London Masonic Charity Association 461 CORRESPONDENCE : — The London Masonic Charity Association 4 G 1 Our Grand Lodge Calendar ; 4 C 2 Fidelity Royal Arch Chapter , No . J , 4 Scotland 4 U 3
Charity and Relief . 4 ° Oxford and Cambridge Examination 463 Provincial Grand Lodge of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight 4 63 Strange Decorations 463 The Loss of the " Princess Alice " 463 TheAbcrcarne Explosion 463 The Quebec Question 464 Masonicand General Tidings « 464 Dramatic Notes 464 Lodge Meetings for Next Week 464 Advertisements i ., ii ., iii ., iv ., v ., vi .
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REPORTS , etc ., intended for insertion in current number , should reach the Office , ( 198 , Fleet-street ) , by 12 o'clock noon , on "Wednesdays .
Reports Of Masonic Meetings.
REPORTS OF MASONIC MEETINGS .
flraft Ifasimta .
YORK . — York Lodgo ( No . 236 ) . — The regular meeting of this lodge was held on Monday , 16 th inst . Present Bros . W . Valentine , W . M . ; G . C . Baskett , S . W . ; A . Buckle , J . W . ; G . Kirby , Sec . ; J . Todd , P . M . ; T . Cooper , P . M . ; W . Lawton , P . M . ; C . Smith , P . M . ; T . B . Whytehead , W . M . 1611 , & c . After a successful ballot had been taken for a candidate , the W . M .
moved that the lodge do express its sympathy with the family of the late Bro . W . Cowling , P . M ., whose death was such a loss to the lodge which he had served so faithfully as Treasurer . Bro . Wm . Lawton , P . M ., seconded the resolution , which was carried ; after which Bro . J . Todd , P . M ., moved that the lodge do go into mourning for three months in respect to the memory of
their late Treasurer . This was seconded by Bro . T . B . Whytehead , who said that he was glad of the opportunity of acknowledging the many virtues of their late brother , and that , though differences of opinion in matters of detail might have existed , they must all freely admit that Bro . Cowling was indeed a "bright Mason . " This motion
having been carried , the lodge proceeded to elect a Secretary in place of Bro . Cowling , and Bro . J . Todd , P . M ., was unanimously chosen . Bro . Todd having expressed his acknowledgements , the lodge was closed in solemn form . During the course of the proceedings Bro . T . S . Camidgc , Organist , presented to the lodge a handsomelybound " Breeches Bible , " on behalf of a Yoik gentleman .
SITTINGBOURNE . —St . Michael ' s Lodge ( No . 1273 ) . —The installation meeting of this flourishing lodge was held on Thursday , the 12 th inst ., in St . Michael's schoolroom . There were about 50 present on the occasion . Among the visitors were several Provincial Officers . The W . M ., Bro . F . J . Seale , presided , having Bro . F . F . Girand , P . M . i « , P . P . G . J . D . in the S . W . chair ; Bro . H . Penfold ,
P . M . 1273 , P . P . G . O . in the J . W . chair . After the opening of the lodge , the minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the W . M . elect , Bro . H . Tuff , was duly presented , by Bro . B . Taylor , I . P . M ., to " Bro . F . J . Seale , who formally installed him as Master of the Lodge . The Board of Installing Masters were Bros . F . J . Seale , I . P . M . ; H . J . Sutton , S . W . ; J . M .
Longhurst , J . W . ; W . Challender , S . D . j A . F . Tucker , J . D . ; J . Potter , I . G . j H . Black , D . C . ; R . Murrell , Tyler . A vote of thanks was then given to the I . P . M ., for the able manner in which he had performed the duties of Installing Master . The lodge having been closed in the usual manner , the brethren adjourned to the Bull Hotel , where a sumptious banquet had been prepared by Bro . J . Owens , P . M ., 133 , which was very admirably served , about Co brethren
being present . After the cloth was cleared , the usual Masonic and patriotic toasts were given and most cordially received . During the evening the W . M ., in the name of the lodge , presented Bro . F . J . Seale , with a very handsome P . M . jewel , as a slight recognition of his services during his year of office . A collection was made for the sufferers of the Princess Alice disaster , amounting to six pounds . The gathering was a most happy and successful one .
INSTRUCTION . FINSBURY PARK LODGE ( No . 1288 ) . — The Master Masons of this lodge met at the Finsbury 1 ' ark Tavern , Holloway , on Friday , the 13 th inst . There were present Bros . Bayley , W . M . j Frampton , S . W , j Jeffreys , P . M ., J . W . ; L . R . Rogers , P . M ., Preceptor ; H . B . D . Dunn , Secretary ; Press , S . D . ; Walker , P . M ., J . D . ; Thompson , I . G . The lodge was opened in the First Degree ; the minutes were read and confirmed ; the ceremo-
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nies of the First and Second Degrees were rehearsed . Bro . Frampton was elected W . M . for the ensuing week , and the officers appointed in rotation . The lodge was then adjourned until Friday , the 20 th inst ., at eight o'clock . There were also present Bros . Rogers , P . M . ; Walker , Jeffreys , Press , Thompson , Bayley , Dunn , Frampton , Edmonds , and others . The annual supper of this lodge will take place on the 1 ith of October next .
Royal Arch.
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BEDFORD . —Stuart Chapter ( No . 5 40 ) . —The companions of this chapter held their September meeting on Tuesday evening , 10 th inst . Present Camps . A . Cookson , M . E . Z . ; J . M . Cuthbert , H . ; Col . Stuart , P . Z ., acting J . ; Stafford , First Ass . Soj . ; Capt . Calburnc , E . ; Carter , Treas ; R . Boughton-Smith , acting N . ; J . R . Bull , P . Z . ; and Sergeant and Kilpin . Minutes of former
chapter read and confirmed . Comps . Fisher , J . being abroad , Tebbs and Billan , P . Soj , away from home , Coomb , Second Asst . Soj ., ill , all sent reasons for not being present . The attendance was smaller than usual , many other companions being away from home and unwell . Col . Stuart , in very appropriate terms , referred to the
very sudden death of our late Comp . Harris , of Springfield , and proposed a vote of condolence and sympathy to his wife and mother ; this was seconded by the M . E . Z ., in well-chosen terms . After the transaction of certain routine business the chapter was closed in due form , and the companions adjourned to refreshment , and spent a pleasant
evening . HAMPTON . —Era Chapter ( No . 1423 ) . — A convocation o ! this chapter was held at the Island I Intel on Saturday the 14 th inst ., when there were present , Companions Thiellay , M . E . Z . ; F . Walters , P . Z ., P . P . G . A . S . Middlesex , H . j W . Hammond , P . Z , P . P . G . A . S . of Middlesex , acting J . ; T . C . Walls , P . G . O . of
Middlesex , S . N . ; Austin , D . C ; Johnson ; Tagg ; and Harrison , Acting Janitor . Companion Haslett , Prudent Brethren , was a visitor . The minutes of the previous convocation were read and confirmed , and the Auditors ' Report received and adopted . Several communications from absent members were read . There were two candidates on the agenda for exaltation , but neither of them
attended . Previously to the chapter being closed , a vote of thanks was unanimously passed to Comp . Thiellay , M . E . Z ., for the attention and zeal displayed by him in superintending the furnishing of the chapter . There being no other business before the convocation , it was duly closed , and the companions adjourned to a collation . There were no toasts . The next meeting of the chapter will lake place on the second Saturday in May next .
Mark Masonry.
Mark Masonry .
YORK . —York Lodge ( r . I . )—On T uesday evening last , the W . M ., Bro . T . B . Whytehead , presiding , five candidates were advanced to the honourable degree . The S . W . ( Bro . the Hon . W . T . Orde-Powlett ) was elected W . M . for the ensuing year , and Bro . Thos . Cooper , P . M .,
was re-elected Treasurer . A meeting of the York Lodge of Royal Ark Mariners was subsequently held ( Bros . T . B . Whytehead , N . ; G . Simpson , as S . ; T . Cooper , J . ; J . S . Cumberland , Conductor ) , when six candidates were regularly elevated .
LIVERPOOL . — "West Lancashire Mark Lodge ( Np . 65 ) . —The periodical meeting of this lodge was held on Wednesday evening , the 4 th inst ., at the Masonic Hall , Liverpool . There were present Bros . J . Hayes , W . M . ; R . H . Evans , as S . W . ; W . P . Jennings , as J . W . ; A . C . Wylie , M . O . ; R . Reader , S . O . ; W . Corbett , as J . O . ; W . C . Erwin , I . G . ; and Past Masters H . Jackson , T . Clark , J . R . Goepel , Treas ., P . G . O . ; W . T . May , and
H . S . Alpass . After two brethren had been advanced , the election for W . M . took place , when Bro . R . H . Evans , J . W ., was duly elected . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren retired for refreshments , which were very comfortably supplied by the new house steward , Bro . Chaplain . The remainder of the evening was most agreeably spent . The installation of W . M . will take place on the first Wednesday in November .
PLUMSTEAD . —Excelsior Lod ge ( No . 220 ) . —The first quarterly meeting of the above lodge since its consecration , in June last , took place on Tuesday , the 10 th inst ., at Bro . Garbett ' s house , the Sir Robert Peel , on Anglesea-hill , Bro . Captain Ritchie , R . A ., W . M ., in the chair , supported by the following officers : Bros . Sculley , S . W . ( in the unavoidable absence of Bro . C . Coupland ) ,
James Smythe , J . W . ; the Rev . C . A . Solbe , Chaplain ; W . A . Weston , M . O . ; Abel Penfold , S . O . ; H . Shaw , J . O . ; Henry Pryce , Treasurer ; G . Kennedy , Secretary ; G . Spinks , S . D . ; E . Palmer , J . D . ; Daniel Deeves , I . G . ; Eugene Sweny , R . of M . ; H . Harding , Organist ; and J . Lackland , Tyler . The lodge having been opened with solemn prayer , offered by the Chaplain , and the minutes
and accounts passed , Bro . J . Wilkms , J . W . 700 ; Thomas Read , 153 6 ; Dr . Spurrcll , P . M . St . John ' s and St . Paul's , and S . W . ' of the Sydney Lodge ; IsaacQu ' msey , S . D . Perfect Ashlar Lodge ; and Walter Osborne , 1536 , were with due form advanced to the Mark Degree . It was then unanimously resolved that the sum of two guineas , supplemented by the contents of the last and present charity box
collection , should be sent to the Lord Mayor ' s fund , formed for the lclief of the sufferers of the late fatal catastrophe on the Thames . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren sat down to a plain , but excellent supper , supplied by Bro . Garbett , with his acknowledged taste and skill . After the removal of the cloth , the W . Master gave the usual loyal and Mark Masonic toasts . The W . M . then rose
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and said , he wished it to be known to many of the brethren who were not present at the closing of the lodge , what steps had been taken in reference to the accident to the steamer " Princess Alice . " It was proposed and unanimously cariicd that the sum of two guineas , and the contents of the charity box , should be given to the fund for the relief of the sufferers now
forming at the Mansion House , and that at the same time a vote of condolence and sympathy with them , should , with the sum gathered , be sent to the Lord Mayor at once . It was impossible for him to attempt to tell them the extent of the catastrophe . Those of the members of the Excelsior Lodge who live in the locality must have seen daily the evidences of
its most apalling and distressing nature ; for himself his heart had been wrung by reading the piteous accounts that appeared in the journals of the day . ( Hear , hear . ) He felt sure the feelings of every true Mason had as well been deeply touched , and that they would help the cause to the utmost of their power . The charity box was then passed round the lodge and produced £ 1 , and was again
passed round , and the sum raised , with the £ 2 2 s . voted , then amounted to £ 9 8 s . 6 d ., which has since been remitted to London . As one of the advanced was compelled to retire , the W . M . said he should go somewhat out of the usual course in proposing next the toast of the " Advanced Brethren . " He need not say how welcome
they were within the landmarks of Mark Masonry , which at present was but in its infancy in Woolwich . Among those advanced were brethren who had made their mark in Craft Masonry , and he held " that every Mark Mason should be a marked man . " ( Cheers . ) Some of them might have had the opportunity of reading lately a book which nave them the histories of the " Men of
Mark of the country , and he trusted that the Mark Masons , every one of them , would endeavour to emulate the virtues anil excellences of those " men of mark , " and be " marked men "in the society they belonged to . ( Applause . ) Their lodge was " The Excelsior , " higher and yet higher , and while they had such good Masons and good men joining its ranks as they had that
night , it would ever be worthy of its name and aspirations . ( Loud Cheers ) . Bros . Spurrell , Wilkins , and Reed severally responded . Bro . Weston then proposed " The Health of the W . M ., " who , he said , from the manner in which he had done his work that night , would , he felt sure , leave bis mark in that lodge . They were proud of such a Master . ( Cheers . ) The W . M . said , if there was one thing
more than another that made him value his position , it was the very gratifying reception they at all times gave him , and the indulgence they had shown him in carrying out the duties of the lodge that evening . It is at all times a very difficult matter to fill the chair of a lodge to one's own satisfaction ; and in the presence of some of those worthy Masons who had filled , and now do fill , important
positions in the province , he felt how unworthy he was to carry out with dignity the exalted position they had placed him in . ( No , No . ) He felt convinced that in the S . W . ( Bro . Coupland ) they had a coming Master who would be an honour to them ; and for himself , while he held the gavel , he would do his best to make this Mark Lodge worthy of its name . ( Applause ) . To a warm
reception of the toast of " The Officers , " Bro . Smythe , in returning thanks said , he did so in the name of his brother officers for the great compliment paid them . If they had done their duty well it was only reciprocating the work done by the Master . ( Hear , Hear ) . Nothing could make subordinates cut r into their duty with zeal and assiduity , so much as
the example set by their chief , and in that they considered themselves fortunate , for with the example set them by the chair it was impossible for them to do otherwise than to work well and diligently in the exercise of those duties entrusted to their charge . ( Cheers . ) Their Master was a man who , while doing the most impoitant duties elsewhere , yet devoted a great portion of that spare time , little
as it was at his disposal , to the perfect carrying out of his Masonic duties . In that lodge he held it to be only their duty to follow so noble and worthy an example . As an old Mason , he held that there should be a tone given by language , by presence , by mannerism , so as to elevate the standard of the lodge by its very excellence , and those qualifications they were again very fortunate in having with
their W . M . ( Applause . ) Bro . Smyth , at the conclusion of a very lengthy and brilliant speech , said that as the name of the lodge was Excelsior , so would the officers unite with the Master and the brethren in sustaining its name pure and unsullied among the Mark Masons of not only the Province of Kent , but before the world , and resumed his scat amid prolonged applause . Bro . Smythe
then , by the permission of the W . M ., proposed a special toast in favour of Bro . Scully , who , at a moment ' s notice , had taken the chair of S . W ., and complimented that brother for the excellent working displayed by him in that position . Bro . Scully briefly returned thanks for the hearty way in which the brethren had received his name , and Bro . C .
Jolly , ( Freemason ) , responded for the " Masonic Press . " Bro . Weston was worthily honoured for his efforts generally in the welfaie of the lodge , ami then the Tyler ' s toast concluded the proceedings , which had throughout been reverently and solemnly conducted , on account of the appalling accident on the Thames , so near them , without songs or music .
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