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IRIS CHAPTER ( No . 255 ) . —A meeting of this chapter was held at the Greyhound Hotel , Richmond , on Tuesday , the 4 th inst ., when there were present Comps . Dorabjee Pestonjee Cama , P . Z ., M . E . Z . ; R . H . Thrupp , P . Z . ; H . Frank Richardson , P . Z ., P . G . A . S . No . S , as J . ; A . St . Paul , Prin . Soj . ; L . G . Letord , P . Z ., Treas . ; Eustace Anderson , jun ., Scribe E . ; G . D . Lister , P . Z .,
P . G . A . S . Surrey , and others , the whole of whom appeared in Masonic mourning . The minutes of the previous convocation having been read and confirmed , Comp . Cama then said : Companions , since we last met we have lost a most excellent and valued companion , whose familiar face will be seen no more amongst us . 1 mean Comp . Alfred Clark , P . Z ., whose
sudden and lamented death has filled us all with profound sorrow . Comp . Clark belonged to this chapter for upwards of 30 years , and was the senior P . Z ., and during his long connection with the chapter he always showed an earnest desire for its prosperity and welfare . I have myself had the advantage of knowing him for some years , and I can truly say that he was most assiduous in his duties , and at
aU times most anxious to assist the Principals . The unvarying kindness and courtesy which he at all times displayed won the hearts not only of those who were associated with him in this chapter , but also of the visitors , as I can personally testify from what my own visitors have said to me about him . He was as assiduous in his professional duties as he was in his Masonic duties , ever ready to respond
to the call of his patients , even though such call was made whilst at the banqueting table . He was highly esteemed and respected by the people of Twickenham , among whom he had spent his life , and who deeply deplore his loss . As a speaker his speeches were always humorous , but at the same time most instructive . The last speech that most of us had the honour of hearing was on the 7 th October last ,
in the Lodge of Harmony , to which this chapter is attached , when he , as senior P . M ., ably supported Bro . J . E . Anderson , W . M . In the few remarks I have made I have endeavoured , but I feel very inadequately , to express my deep sense of the great loss we have sustained in the death of Comp . Clark . The following resolution was then' proposed by Comp .
Cama , seconded b y Comp . R . H . Ihrupp , and carried unanimously , and Scribe E . was directed to write a letter of condolence to the widow and family of the deceased : " That the companions of this chapter express their deep sense of the great loss they have sustained by the unexpected and lamented death of their excellent and much esteemed companion Alfred Clark , senior P . Z ., and at the
same time desire to convey to his widow and family their heartfelt sympathy and condolence with them under their sad bereavement . " On the completion of the business the companions adjourned to the banquet , at which the usual toasts were drank . The first toast given by the M . E . Z . was "The Empress of India , " he being a Parsee and native of India .
KENNINGTON CHAPTER ( No . 1381 ) . —This chapter met at the Horns Tavern , Kennington-park , on the 6 th inst . There were present among others Comps . W . P . Webb , M . E . Z . ; Kohler , H . ; Appleton , J . ; H . Higgins , P . Z ., S . E . ; Ayling , P . S . ; G . Everett P . Z ., Treas . ; H . J . Lardner and Plowman , Assistants ; T . C . Walls , P . P . G . D . C . Middx ., P . Z . ; Palmer , Everett , jun .,
and Cruse . Comp . Wood , H . Carnarvon , was a visitor . The minutes of the previous convocation having been read and confirmed , the ballot vvas taken on behalf of Bro . W . T . Buxton , 1381 , and it proving to be unanimous , he was duly exalted by the M . E . Z ., the performance of the ceremony leaving but little to be desired . It was resolved , "That in future the chapter meetings be held on the first
Thursdays in the months of February , April , October , and December . " The chapter having been closed the companions adjourned to the banquet . Upon the removal of the cloth the customary Royal Arch toasts were duly proposed . " The Health of the M . E . Z . " was fluently proposed by Comp . Everett , who in the course of his speech
congratulated the M . E . Z . upon the able manner in which he had performed the ceremony of exaltation . The M . E . Z . having replied , then gave " The Exaltec . " Comp . Buxton , in responding , expressed himself as being highly impressed with the ceremony . "The Second and Third Principals " followed , and was
acknowledged by Comps . Kohler and Appleton . " The Past Principals " was replied to by Comps . Everett and Walls . " "The S . E . and Treasurer" by Comps . Higgins and Everett , and "The Oflicers" by Comps . Ayling , Lardner , and Plowman .
The proceedings then terminated . SOUTHAMPTON . —Royal Gloucester Chapter ( No . 130 ) . —At a meeting of this chapter on the 10 th inst ., the following- officers were installed and invested by M . E . Comp . Emanuel : Ex . Comps . S . Myer , Z . ; T . Lashmore , H . ; M . E . Comps . M . Emanuel , J . ; R . S . Pearce , Treas . ; J . R . Weston , S . E . ; H . P . Aslatt , P . S . ; Waters , D . C ;
Comps . Henry Lashmore , S . N . ; C . Bemister and M . Smith , A . Sojs . ; Biggs , Janitor ; and Vare , Asst . Janitor . There was a large attendance ' of members and visitors . The latter included M . E . Comp . Le Feuvre , Prov . G . Sec , who presented , or ( as he himself modestly suggested ) made restitution of an ancient minute book , containing what practically was the record of ( the constitution of the chapter .
Me explained that the book had come into his possession as part of the library of a Mason some years deceased , of which he became the purchaser . It was shown at the Masonic Exhibition held at Worcester in August last , and W . Bro . VV . J . Hughan , P . M . 131 , P . S . G . D ., a well-known Masonic authority , pronounced it as being probably the oldest record of the kind extant . It commences with the date of the 7 th October , 1783 , one of the original names being Bro . Macklin , whose full leneth oortrait . in Craft
clothing , hangs in the Southampton Masonic Hall , and who , with his son , the record of whose election is found later on , plays a prominent part in the history of the chapter for many years . The book extends from 1783 to 1834 , and within its pages are the names of many whose descendants are now , or were till recent years , still with us . Among them are Potts , Sanders , Bienvenu , Cue , Jeffreys , Lucas , Graves , Le Feuvre ( Samuel ) , Gibbs , Elliott ,
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Slade , Colson , Sharp , " Harnss , " " Crooke , " Gradidge , Porter , Pritchard , Hinves , Brett , Lomer , White , Peatty , Parker , Baker , Guy , Bell , Whitt , Howell , Bamford , Dixon , Payne , Rice , Thring , Foster , Sutton , Kellow , Laver , Primar , Pegler , Maul , Osbaldiston , Lordon ( Romsey ) , Stebbing ( George ) , Dickson ( Peter ) , Benwell , Blanchard , Lobb ( Joseph ) , Le Feuvre ( W . S . ) , and others . Some of the entries are of a curious kind . Thus , on
September 4 th , 17 S 9 , we find the following : " This day cash received 2 s . Cd ., cash paid one shilling , the K . H . W . D . at the A . H ., on account of 24 Dutch men-of-war being taken by the English Fleet . " The accounts of the chapter were kept with scrupulous exactness , entries of which the following may be taken as a type being numerous : — " Received is ., paid is ., remains 0 . " The meetings originally were held on the third
Sunday of the month , but in 1790 it was " fixed and held by agreement the firs time , this day being agreed to be held on the firs Thursday in the month in futer . " Among other curiosities in the book is the imposition of a fee of sixpence on visitors . By another resolution visitors were to be charged five shillings each , and subscribing companions two shillings , those among the latter not attending being-fined one shilling . On December 5 th , 1792 , we find
" no chapter held , the Master being ill , " and this illness was continued to at least the following February , when a similar entry is made . In the second decade of the present century the book is interesting as showing the long intervals between the holding of the meetings , for from July 1 S 11 , to February , 1 S 12 , there was no convocation ; the next was in June , 1 S 12 ; the next May , 1 S 13 ; the next October , 1 S 14 J and the next March , 1 S 15 .
Pre-penny-postage times are indicated by such records as " Grand Lodge letter , 6 d . ; and one from Winton , gd . " The chapter appears to have had varied fortunes as regards its financial position , for whereas at times a considerable balance is shown " in the chest , " we find in 1 S 24 that " C . Pritchard kindly offered to loan £ 100 , certain companions volunteering to guarantee the same in sums of £ 10 until the chapter was enabled to repay
the money . lt was repaid in 1 S 2 S . On the 21 st of December , 1 S 25 , the chapter met at 10 o ' clock in the morning ; and on another day at 11 a . m . On the 19 th of March , 1 S 27 , we find a proposition of " Br . G . Lockyer as assistant-Janitor . " Many of the older Masons in Southampton remember Lockyer as a faithful serving brother , and his picture hangs in the lodge room . In August , 1 S 30 , the chapter seems to have been in remarkable difficulty , for it
is minuted that " In consequence of the P . Z ., Comp . Bryant , having repeatedly objected when called upon to hold a chapter , and also to deliver up the regalia belonging to the chapter , which he had obtained possession of without consent of the companions , several of the companions urged the necessity of the above individuals to take into their most serious consideration the best mode that should be adopted , whereby possession of the regalia might be
obtained , to enable the companions to conduct this chapter . At a later meeting it is reported that Bryant " positively declared that he would have nothing more to do either directly or indirectly with this chapter ; that a sum cf money was due to him , and that he should withhold the regalia until that amount was paid . " The chapter , however , recovered from all this trouble , and to-day it is in a sound and flourishing position . M . E . Comp . Le Feuvre
also handed over a note of hand which he had found among his father's papers , being a security for £ 10 advanced to the chapter over 50 years ago . He humorously remarked that at compound interest the sum now due to him was about £ 160 ; but having been just in restoring the ancient minute book of the chapter , which , though in his possession , he felt did not belong to him , he now wished to be generous by handing over the security held by his late
father to the companions , and absolving the chapter from all liability . He at the same time produced an old Treasurer ' s account , showing the receipt of the money , and this he also placed in possession of the companions . He was , of course , warmly thanked for his gifts , and permission was given that the minute book should be sent to Bro . Hughan , at Torquay , for a short time , he wishing to make investigation of thc records . ¦
PENISTONE . — Wharncliffe Chapter ( No . 1462 ) . —The regular convocation of this chapter for the installation of Principals for the ensuing year was held on Friday , the 14 th inst ., at the Rose and Crown Hotel , when Comps . George Hesketh was installed as M . E . Z . ; J . E . Wordsworth , H . ; and J . A . Woodhead , J . The ceremonies were performed in a very efficient manner by Comp .
J . R . Dore , P . Z . 275 , Comp . George Sykes , P . Z . 290 and 1462 , acting as D . C . After the investment ot oflicers the ballot was taken for Bro . Dickinson , who was duly elected , and afterwards exalted by Comp . George Sykes , P . Z . The chapter was then closed ( " Hearty good wishes" having been previously expressed by all the companions for the prosperity of this young chapter . The companions then adjourned to refreshment , when the usual toasts followed .
Mark Masonry.
Mark Masonry .
KINTORE LODGE ( No . 333 ) - —Thefirst regular meeting of this Iodge consecrated in April last , was held at the Surrey Masonic Hall , Camberwell , on Monday , the iothinst ., Bro . G . H . Newington Bridges , the VV . M ., being supported by all his oflicers and members except two who were compelled to attend other Masonic duties . Bros , T . Edmonston occupied his chair as S . W . ; Hastie , J . W . j C . Fountain , M . O . ; P . Dakers , S . O . ; B . R . Bryant ,
G . Std . Br ., j . O ., and acting I . P . M . ; Capt . C . H . Nevill , Sec , and acting J . O . ; G . Norrington , S . D . ; H . C Ingram , J . D . ; J . VV . Routledge , R . M . j R . A . Marshall , D . C ; G . J . Venables , l . G . ; and R . Potter , Tyler . There were also present V . W . Bro . James Stevens , P . G . J . O ., hon . member ; and visitors Bros . R . J . Voisey , W . M . 22 j V . F . Murch < « , D . C . 22 ; and W . Groome , P . M . 202 . Tbe V . W . Bro . Binckes , P . G . W ., and Grand Secretary , and W . Bro . Lovegrove , P . G . D . Wks ., both hon . members ,
sent apologies for enforced absence . The minutes of the consecration meeting were read and confirmed , and the W . M . then read a letter he had received from the M . W . G . M . M ., The Right Hon . the Earl of Kintore , expressing his regret that through illness he had been unable to attend , as he had intended , the inaugural meeting of the lodge named in honour of himself , and wishing the brethren all the success they could themselves desire in its future working . This letter was ordered to be entered on
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the minutes . Bros . Edward Vigers , of Craft Lodge No . 1669 , and E . Tidd , of 1426 , were then advanced to the honourable Degree of Mark Mastcr in a most efficient manner ; the VV . M . and officers alike vieing with each other as to correctness of ritual and style of work . As an augury of future skill and ability the conduct of this , the first ceremony performed in the new lodge , left nothing to
be desired by even the most exacting critic . We shall look for a continuance of such perfection , as well for the sake of the Order as for the credit of a lodge bearing the exalted name of the G . M . M . At the close of the business of advancement the circular from the General Board relating to the Mark Benevolent Fund was read , and the W . M . immediately offered himself as Steward for the next
Festival in aid of that fund , an offer which , it is almost needless to say , was most cordially accepted . A few matters of ordinary business were transacted , some " work " for next meeting placed on the agenda , and after " prayer and praise " the lodge was closed .
The brethren assembled shortly alter for banquet , and spent a very agreeable evening , enlivened by song and recitation ; Bros . Voisey , Venables , Norrington , and Murche discoursing admirable music , and Bro . Stevens , declaiming his new recitation , " The Three Great Lights . " The next meeting of the lodge will be held in January .
Knights Templar.
Knights Templar .
WATFORD . —Stuart Encampment ( No . 28 ) . — A meeting of this time-honoured encampment was held at the Masonic Hall on the 17 th inst ., when there was a strong gathering of the members , who have the interest of their encampment and reverence for its founder deeply at heart . The encampment was opened in due form by E . Sir Knight G . Mickley , E . C ., assisted by his officers . There were present Sir Knights I . R . Cocks , George E . Lake ,
Treas . ; Rev . VV . Oswald Thompson , Prelate ; James Shilcock , George Powell , Henry C . Heard , C E . Keyser , John Livingston , J . Purrott , F . Levick , John E . Dawson , Reg . ; and others . Visitors : Sir Knights Capt . A . Nicols , Past G . ist Std . Br . ; R . Loveland Loveland , Past G . Swd . Br . ; and W . H . Kempster , Past E . P . Kemeys Tynte Preceptory . This was a meeting of especial interest , and it is to be
hoped that it will be followed by many others of a similar character , inasmuch as it embraced the working of the degree of Knight of St . Paul , Palestine , Rhodes , and Malta , and finally the installation of Priors of the Order of Malta . The encampment was opened by E . Sir Knight G .-Mickley , and thc names of those Sir Knights who were desirous of being elected and installed Knights of Malta received in writing , and submitted to the acting Prior .
At the conclusion of the business of the encampment a Priory of the Order of Multa was held by E . Sir Knight Captain A . Nicols , Past ist G . Std . Br ., ably assisted by E . Sir Knight . R . Loveland Loveland . Six Knights , members of the Stuart Encampment , presented themselves for election , and after the conferrence of the introductory Degree of the Mediterranean Pass , were duly installed Knights 01 Malta , and took their stalls in the priory . E .
Sir Knight Capt . A . Nicols afterwards opened a Board of Installed Priors , which consisted of P . E . Priors the Rev . VV . Oswald Thompson , R . Loveland Loveland , and several other distinguished Past Priors . No less than seven Past E . Commanders and Preceptors presented themselves for installation , which most interesting circumstance gave the Installing Prior , Capt . Nicols , the opportunity of enlarging on the necessity of holding Priories of Malta much more
frequently . He remarked that it was not an unusual occurrence when a Priory of Malta was held to see as many P . E . Ps . and P . E . Cs . present themselves for installation to the Board of Priors as there were candidates for the Degree of Malta itself . This is not as it should be . E . Sir Knight Nicols further remarked that a Prior of Malta did not rank above an Eminent Commander or
Preceptor , but that the Degree merely added to his dignity and entitled him to the privilege of performing those beautiful ceremonies which served further to illustrate the history of the " Soldiers of the Cross . " A very cordial vote of thanks for their assistance was accorded to Capt . Nicols and R . Loveland , in that peculiarly hearty oldfashioned manner which leaves so deep a fraternal recollection on the mind of every true Knight Templar .
Ancient And Accepted Rite.
Ancient and Accepted Rite .
MOUNT CALVARY ( D ) . —A meeting of this old chapter was held at the Masonic Hall , Golden-square , on the 21 st inst . Among those present were Ex . Bros . T . C . Walls , M . W . S . ; F . W . Driver , Prelate ; Tayleur , ist Gen . ; Major Gardiner , 30 , 2 nd Gen . ; XV . Paas , P . M . W . S ., 30 , Treas . ; H . J . Lardner , Recorder ; Anderson , 30 , G . M . j Lott , 30 ° , Org . j C . Driver , 30 ° ,
P . M . W . S . ; Dr . Coffin , 30 ° , P . M . W . S . ; Stohwasser , Bassano , Belton , Williamson and others . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , Bro . Nesbett , Town Clerk of Douglas , Isle of Man , was duly perfected by the M . W . S . A vote of condolence having been passed to the family of the late III . Bro . S . Rosenthal , 33 ° ( France ) P . M . W . S ., the chapter was closed ,
and the brethren adjourned to the Cafe Royal , Regentstreet , where an excellent banquet was partaken of . The usual toasts followed , and the meeting terminated at an early hour . ~——YORK . —Hilda Chapter ( No . 23 ) . —On Friday there was a meeting of this chapter , when there were present Bros . C . I . Banister , S . G . I . G . j M . Millington , M . W . S .: A . T . B . Turner , H . P . ; G . Simpson , ist
Gen . ; W . Brown , Raph . j Hon . VV . T . Orde-Powlett , P . S . ; T . B . Whytehead , P . S . j A . H . H . McGachen , G . M . j F . Waddington , M . C . Peck ( Ancient York Conclave ) , and others . Bro . Fraser , P . M ., was duly perfected . Several letters of apology were read . Bro . A . T . B . Turner was elected M . W . S ., and Bro . T . B . Whytehead was re-elected Treasurer . A vote of £ 1 is . was passed to the " Hughan Testimonial Fund , " and the chapter was closed . The members afterwards dined at the Queen ' s Hotel .
Bro . W . O . Church , of 12 , South-place , Finsbury , has been appointed architect for a new Congregational Church about to be erected at West Croydon ,
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IRIS CHAPTER ( No . 255 ) . —A meeting of this chapter was held at the Greyhound Hotel , Richmond , on Tuesday , the 4 th inst ., when there were present Comps . Dorabjee Pestonjee Cama , P . Z ., M . E . Z . ; R . H . Thrupp , P . Z . ; H . Frank Richardson , P . Z ., P . G . A . S . No . S , as J . ; A . St . Paul , Prin . Soj . ; L . G . Letord , P . Z ., Treas . ; Eustace Anderson , jun ., Scribe E . ; G . D . Lister , P . Z .,
P . G . A . S . Surrey , and others , the whole of whom appeared in Masonic mourning . The minutes of the previous convocation having been read and confirmed , Comp . Cama then said : Companions , since we last met we have lost a most excellent and valued companion , whose familiar face will be seen no more amongst us . 1 mean Comp . Alfred Clark , P . Z ., whose
sudden and lamented death has filled us all with profound sorrow . Comp . Clark belonged to this chapter for upwards of 30 years , and was the senior P . Z ., and during his long connection with the chapter he always showed an earnest desire for its prosperity and welfare . I have myself had the advantage of knowing him for some years , and I can truly say that he was most assiduous in his duties , and at
aU times most anxious to assist the Principals . The unvarying kindness and courtesy which he at all times displayed won the hearts not only of those who were associated with him in this chapter , but also of the visitors , as I can personally testify from what my own visitors have said to me about him . He was as assiduous in his professional duties as he was in his Masonic duties , ever ready to respond
to the call of his patients , even though such call was made whilst at the banqueting table . He was highly esteemed and respected by the people of Twickenham , among whom he had spent his life , and who deeply deplore his loss . As a speaker his speeches were always humorous , but at the same time most instructive . The last speech that most of us had the honour of hearing was on the 7 th October last ,
in the Lodge of Harmony , to which this chapter is attached , when he , as senior P . M ., ably supported Bro . J . E . Anderson , W . M . In the few remarks I have made I have endeavoured , but I feel very inadequately , to express my deep sense of the great loss we have sustained in the death of Comp . Clark . The following resolution was then' proposed by Comp .
Cama , seconded b y Comp . R . H . Ihrupp , and carried unanimously , and Scribe E . was directed to write a letter of condolence to the widow and family of the deceased : " That the companions of this chapter express their deep sense of the great loss they have sustained by the unexpected and lamented death of their excellent and much esteemed companion Alfred Clark , senior P . Z ., and at the
same time desire to convey to his widow and family their heartfelt sympathy and condolence with them under their sad bereavement . " On the completion of the business the companions adjourned to the banquet , at which the usual toasts were drank . The first toast given by the M . E . Z . was "The Empress of India , " he being a Parsee and native of India .
KENNINGTON CHAPTER ( No . 1381 ) . —This chapter met at the Horns Tavern , Kennington-park , on the 6 th inst . There were present among others Comps . W . P . Webb , M . E . Z . ; Kohler , H . ; Appleton , J . ; H . Higgins , P . Z ., S . E . ; Ayling , P . S . ; G . Everett P . Z ., Treas . ; H . J . Lardner and Plowman , Assistants ; T . C . Walls , P . P . G . D . C . Middx ., P . Z . ; Palmer , Everett , jun .,
and Cruse . Comp . Wood , H . Carnarvon , was a visitor . The minutes of the previous convocation having been read and confirmed , the ballot vvas taken on behalf of Bro . W . T . Buxton , 1381 , and it proving to be unanimous , he was duly exalted by the M . E . Z ., the performance of the ceremony leaving but little to be desired . It was resolved , "That in future the chapter meetings be held on the first
Thursdays in the months of February , April , October , and December . " The chapter having been closed the companions adjourned to the banquet . Upon the removal of the cloth the customary Royal Arch toasts were duly proposed . " The Health of the M . E . Z . " was fluently proposed by Comp . Everett , who in the course of his speech
congratulated the M . E . Z . upon the able manner in which he had performed the ceremony of exaltation . The M . E . Z . having replied , then gave " The Exaltec . " Comp . Buxton , in responding , expressed himself as being highly impressed with the ceremony . "The Second and Third Principals " followed , and was
acknowledged by Comps . Kohler and Appleton . " The Past Principals " was replied to by Comps . Everett and Walls . " "The S . E . and Treasurer" by Comps . Higgins and Everett , and "The Oflicers" by Comps . Ayling , Lardner , and Plowman .
The proceedings then terminated . SOUTHAMPTON . —Royal Gloucester Chapter ( No . 130 ) . —At a meeting of this chapter on the 10 th inst ., the following- officers were installed and invested by M . E . Comp . Emanuel : Ex . Comps . S . Myer , Z . ; T . Lashmore , H . ; M . E . Comps . M . Emanuel , J . ; R . S . Pearce , Treas . ; J . R . Weston , S . E . ; H . P . Aslatt , P . S . ; Waters , D . C ;
Comps . Henry Lashmore , S . N . ; C . Bemister and M . Smith , A . Sojs . ; Biggs , Janitor ; and Vare , Asst . Janitor . There was a large attendance ' of members and visitors . The latter included M . E . Comp . Le Feuvre , Prov . G . Sec , who presented , or ( as he himself modestly suggested ) made restitution of an ancient minute book , containing what practically was the record of ( the constitution of the chapter .
Me explained that the book had come into his possession as part of the library of a Mason some years deceased , of which he became the purchaser . It was shown at the Masonic Exhibition held at Worcester in August last , and W . Bro . VV . J . Hughan , P . M . 131 , P . S . G . D ., a well-known Masonic authority , pronounced it as being probably the oldest record of the kind extant . It commences with the date of the 7 th October , 1783 , one of the original names being Bro . Macklin , whose full leneth oortrait . in Craft
clothing , hangs in the Southampton Masonic Hall , and who , with his son , the record of whose election is found later on , plays a prominent part in the history of the chapter for many years . The book extends from 1783 to 1834 , and within its pages are the names of many whose descendants are now , or were till recent years , still with us . Among them are Potts , Sanders , Bienvenu , Cue , Jeffreys , Lucas , Graves , Le Feuvre ( Samuel ) , Gibbs , Elliott ,
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Slade , Colson , Sharp , " Harnss , " " Crooke , " Gradidge , Porter , Pritchard , Hinves , Brett , Lomer , White , Peatty , Parker , Baker , Guy , Bell , Whitt , Howell , Bamford , Dixon , Payne , Rice , Thring , Foster , Sutton , Kellow , Laver , Primar , Pegler , Maul , Osbaldiston , Lordon ( Romsey ) , Stebbing ( George ) , Dickson ( Peter ) , Benwell , Blanchard , Lobb ( Joseph ) , Le Feuvre ( W . S . ) , and others . Some of the entries are of a curious kind . Thus , on
September 4 th , 17 S 9 , we find the following : " This day cash received 2 s . Cd ., cash paid one shilling , the K . H . W . D . at the A . H ., on account of 24 Dutch men-of-war being taken by the English Fleet . " The accounts of the chapter were kept with scrupulous exactness , entries of which the following may be taken as a type being numerous : — " Received is ., paid is ., remains 0 . " The meetings originally were held on the third
Sunday of the month , but in 1790 it was " fixed and held by agreement the firs time , this day being agreed to be held on the firs Thursday in the month in futer . " Among other curiosities in the book is the imposition of a fee of sixpence on visitors . By another resolution visitors were to be charged five shillings each , and subscribing companions two shillings , those among the latter not attending being-fined one shilling . On December 5 th , 1792 , we find
" no chapter held , the Master being ill , " and this illness was continued to at least the following February , when a similar entry is made . In the second decade of the present century the book is interesting as showing the long intervals between the holding of the meetings , for from July 1 S 11 , to February , 1 S 12 , there was no convocation ; the next was in June , 1 S 12 ; the next May , 1 S 13 ; the next October , 1 S 14 J and the next March , 1 S 15 .
Pre-penny-postage times are indicated by such records as " Grand Lodge letter , 6 d . ; and one from Winton , gd . " The chapter appears to have had varied fortunes as regards its financial position , for whereas at times a considerable balance is shown " in the chest , " we find in 1 S 24 that " C . Pritchard kindly offered to loan £ 100 , certain companions volunteering to guarantee the same in sums of £ 10 until the chapter was enabled to repay
the money . lt was repaid in 1 S 2 S . On the 21 st of December , 1 S 25 , the chapter met at 10 o ' clock in the morning ; and on another day at 11 a . m . On the 19 th of March , 1 S 27 , we find a proposition of " Br . G . Lockyer as assistant-Janitor . " Many of the older Masons in Southampton remember Lockyer as a faithful serving brother , and his picture hangs in the lodge room . In August , 1 S 30 , the chapter seems to have been in remarkable difficulty , for it
is minuted that " In consequence of the P . Z ., Comp . Bryant , having repeatedly objected when called upon to hold a chapter , and also to deliver up the regalia belonging to the chapter , which he had obtained possession of without consent of the companions , several of the companions urged the necessity of the above individuals to take into their most serious consideration the best mode that should be adopted , whereby possession of the regalia might be
obtained , to enable the companions to conduct this chapter . At a later meeting it is reported that Bryant " positively declared that he would have nothing more to do either directly or indirectly with this chapter ; that a sum cf money was due to him , and that he should withhold the regalia until that amount was paid . " The chapter , however , recovered from all this trouble , and to-day it is in a sound and flourishing position . M . E . Comp . Le Feuvre
also handed over a note of hand which he had found among his father's papers , being a security for £ 10 advanced to the chapter over 50 years ago . He humorously remarked that at compound interest the sum now due to him was about £ 160 ; but having been just in restoring the ancient minute book of the chapter , which , though in his possession , he felt did not belong to him , he now wished to be generous by handing over the security held by his late
father to the companions , and absolving the chapter from all liability . He at the same time produced an old Treasurer ' s account , showing the receipt of the money , and this he also placed in possession of the companions . He was , of course , warmly thanked for his gifts , and permission was given that the minute book should be sent to Bro . Hughan , at Torquay , for a short time , he wishing to make investigation of thc records . ¦
PENISTONE . — Wharncliffe Chapter ( No . 1462 ) . —The regular convocation of this chapter for the installation of Principals for the ensuing year was held on Friday , the 14 th inst ., at the Rose and Crown Hotel , when Comps . George Hesketh was installed as M . E . Z . ; J . E . Wordsworth , H . ; and J . A . Woodhead , J . The ceremonies were performed in a very efficient manner by Comp .
J . R . Dore , P . Z . 275 , Comp . George Sykes , P . Z . 290 and 1462 , acting as D . C . After the investment ot oflicers the ballot was taken for Bro . Dickinson , who was duly elected , and afterwards exalted by Comp . George Sykes , P . Z . The chapter was then closed ( " Hearty good wishes" having been previously expressed by all the companions for the prosperity of this young chapter . The companions then adjourned to refreshment , when the usual toasts followed .
Mark Masonry.
Mark Masonry .
KINTORE LODGE ( No . 333 ) - —Thefirst regular meeting of this Iodge consecrated in April last , was held at the Surrey Masonic Hall , Camberwell , on Monday , the iothinst ., Bro . G . H . Newington Bridges , the VV . M ., being supported by all his oflicers and members except two who were compelled to attend other Masonic duties . Bros , T . Edmonston occupied his chair as S . W . ; Hastie , J . W . j C . Fountain , M . O . ; P . Dakers , S . O . ; B . R . Bryant ,
G . Std . Br ., j . O ., and acting I . P . M . ; Capt . C . H . Nevill , Sec , and acting J . O . ; G . Norrington , S . D . ; H . C Ingram , J . D . ; J . VV . Routledge , R . M . j R . A . Marshall , D . C ; G . J . Venables , l . G . ; and R . Potter , Tyler . There were also present V . W . Bro . James Stevens , P . G . J . O ., hon . member ; and visitors Bros . R . J . Voisey , W . M . 22 j V . F . Murch < « , D . C . 22 ; and W . Groome , P . M . 202 . Tbe V . W . Bro . Binckes , P . G . W ., and Grand Secretary , and W . Bro . Lovegrove , P . G . D . Wks ., both hon . members ,
sent apologies for enforced absence . The minutes of the consecration meeting were read and confirmed , and the W . M . then read a letter he had received from the M . W . G . M . M ., The Right Hon . the Earl of Kintore , expressing his regret that through illness he had been unable to attend , as he had intended , the inaugural meeting of the lodge named in honour of himself , and wishing the brethren all the success they could themselves desire in its future working . This letter was ordered to be entered on
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the minutes . Bros . Edward Vigers , of Craft Lodge No . 1669 , and E . Tidd , of 1426 , were then advanced to the honourable Degree of Mark Mastcr in a most efficient manner ; the VV . M . and officers alike vieing with each other as to correctness of ritual and style of work . As an augury of future skill and ability the conduct of this , the first ceremony performed in the new lodge , left nothing to
be desired by even the most exacting critic . We shall look for a continuance of such perfection , as well for the sake of the Order as for the credit of a lodge bearing the exalted name of the G . M . M . At the close of the business of advancement the circular from the General Board relating to the Mark Benevolent Fund was read , and the W . M . immediately offered himself as Steward for the next
Festival in aid of that fund , an offer which , it is almost needless to say , was most cordially accepted . A few matters of ordinary business were transacted , some " work " for next meeting placed on the agenda , and after " prayer and praise " the lodge was closed .
The brethren assembled shortly alter for banquet , and spent a very agreeable evening , enlivened by song and recitation ; Bros . Voisey , Venables , Norrington , and Murche discoursing admirable music , and Bro . Stevens , declaiming his new recitation , " The Three Great Lights . " The next meeting of the lodge will be held in January .
Knights Templar.
Knights Templar .
WATFORD . —Stuart Encampment ( No . 28 ) . — A meeting of this time-honoured encampment was held at the Masonic Hall on the 17 th inst ., when there was a strong gathering of the members , who have the interest of their encampment and reverence for its founder deeply at heart . The encampment was opened in due form by E . Sir Knight G . Mickley , E . C ., assisted by his officers . There were present Sir Knights I . R . Cocks , George E . Lake ,
Treas . ; Rev . VV . Oswald Thompson , Prelate ; James Shilcock , George Powell , Henry C . Heard , C E . Keyser , John Livingston , J . Purrott , F . Levick , John E . Dawson , Reg . ; and others . Visitors : Sir Knights Capt . A . Nicols , Past G . ist Std . Br . ; R . Loveland Loveland , Past G . Swd . Br . ; and W . H . Kempster , Past E . P . Kemeys Tynte Preceptory . This was a meeting of especial interest , and it is to be
hoped that it will be followed by many others of a similar character , inasmuch as it embraced the working of the degree of Knight of St . Paul , Palestine , Rhodes , and Malta , and finally the installation of Priors of the Order of Malta . The encampment was opened by E . Sir Knight G .-Mickley , and thc names of those Sir Knights who were desirous of being elected and installed Knights of Malta received in writing , and submitted to the acting Prior .
At the conclusion of the business of the encampment a Priory of the Order of Multa was held by E . Sir Knight Captain A . Nicols , Past ist G . Std . Br ., ably assisted by E . Sir Knight . R . Loveland Loveland . Six Knights , members of the Stuart Encampment , presented themselves for election , and after the conferrence of the introductory Degree of the Mediterranean Pass , were duly installed Knights 01 Malta , and took their stalls in the priory . E .
Sir Knight Capt . A . Nicols afterwards opened a Board of Installed Priors , which consisted of P . E . Priors the Rev . VV . Oswald Thompson , R . Loveland Loveland , and several other distinguished Past Priors . No less than seven Past E . Commanders and Preceptors presented themselves for installation , which most interesting circumstance gave the Installing Prior , Capt . Nicols , the opportunity of enlarging on the necessity of holding Priories of Malta much more
frequently . He remarked that it was not an unusual occurrence when a Priory of Malta was held to see as many P . E . Ps . and P . E . Cs . present themselves for installation to the Board of Priors as there were candidates for the Degree of Malta itself . This is not as it should be . E . Sir Knight Nicols further remarked that a Prior of Malta did not rank above an Eminent Commander or
Preceptor , but that the Degree merely added to his dignity and entitled him to the privilege of performing those beautiful ceremonies which served further to illustrate the history of the " Soldiers of the Cross . " A very cordial vote of thanks for their assistance was accorded to Capt . Nicols and R . Loveland , in that peculiarly hearty oldfashioned manner which leaves so deep a fraternal recollection on the mind of every true Knight Templar .
Ancient And Accepted Rite.
Ancient and Accepted Rite .
MOUNT CALVARY ( D ) . —A meeting of this old chapter was held at the Masonic Hall , Golden-square , on the 21 st inst . Among those present were Ex . Bros . T . C . Walls , M . W . S . ; F . W . Driver , Prelate ; Tayleur , ist Gen . ; Major Gardiner , 30 , 2 nd Gen . ; XV . Paas , P . M . W . S ., 30 , Treas . ; H . J . Lardner , Recorder ; Anderson , 30 , G . M . j Lott , 30 ° , Org . j C . Driver , 30 ° ,
P . M . W . S . ; Dr . Coffin , 30 ° , P . M . W . S . ; Stohwasser , Bassano , Belton , Williamson and others . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , Bro . Nesbett , Town Clerk of Douglas , Isle of Man , was duly perfected by the M . W . S . A vote of condolence having been passed to the family of the late III . Bro . S . Rosenthal , 33 ° ( France ) P . M . W . S ., the chapter was closed ,
and the brethren adjourned to the Cafe Royal , Regentstreet , where an excellent banquet was partaken of . The usual toasts followed , and the meeting terminated at an early hour . ~——YORK . —Hilda Chapter ( No . 23 ) . —On Friday there was a meeting of this chapter , when there were present Bros . C . I . Banister , S . G . I . G . j M . Millington , M . W . S .: A . T . B . Turner , H . P . ; G . Simpson , ist
Gen . ; W . Brown , Raph . j Hon . VV . T . Orde-Powlett , P . S . ; T . B . Whytehead , P . S . j A . H . H . McGachen , G . M . j F . Waddington , M . C . Peck ( Ancient York Conclave ) , and others . Bro . Fraser , P . M ., was duly perfected . Several letters of apology were read . Bro . A . T . B . Turner was elected M . W . S ., and Bro . T . B . Whytehead was re-elected Treasurer . A vote of £ 1 is . was passed to the " Hughan Testimonial Fund , " and the chapter was closed . The members afterwards dined at the Queen ' s Hotel .
Bro . W . O . Church , of 12 , South-place , Finsbury , has been appointed architect for a new Congregational Church about to be erected at West Croydon ,