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pointed and invested his officers as follows : Bros . James Walton , I . P . M . ; Dr . H Longford , S . W . ; Dr . Reginald Hartley , J . W . ; Rev . Canon Camidge , M . A ., Chap . ; Dr . \ . ] . F . berle , S . D . ; Rev . E . Richardson , M . A ., j . D . -, T . ' | . Wilkinson , P . M ., Treas . ; ] . T . Hansell , Sec . ; F . R . ilansell , D . C ; VV . VV . Hall , l . G . ; H . Smith , P . M ., and VV . Hall , P . M ., Stwds . ; and [ . S . Farmery , Tyler . Bro . George Ayre , P . M ., P . P . G . D ., was re-elected Charity
representative . After several votes of thanks , & c , had been passed the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to the Three Tuns Hotel , where an excellent banquet had been provided by Bro . Long , at which the W . M . presided , supported by most of the brethren named above . Bro . A . Sample , Org . 236 , presided at the lodge organ during the ceremonies , and at the piano after the banquet . A most enjoyable evening was passed .
LIVERPOOL . — Prince Arthur Lodge ( No . 157 ° ) - —This lodge was founded some ten years ago , the late P . G . Secretary , Bro . H . S . Alpass , being the first Master . Notwithstanding the loss which the lodge , though so young , lately sustained in the death of three Past Masters in one year , the meeting held on the 15 th inst ., at Mope-street , to instal the W . M . elect , gave every
promise of renewed vitality . The chair was taken by Bro . W . Bennett , VV . M ., supported by Bros . T . Sennar , S . W . ; 11 . Ellis , J . VV . ; D . Morris , P . M . ; G . Woodward , S . !> . ; T . Baird , Sec . ; J . Stock , l . G . ; and others . Among the visitors were Bros . Amos A . Gass , S . VV . 477 ; C . Roberts , I . G . 605 ; R . Foote , P . G . T . ; J . iM . Smythe , P . M . 9 S , and 2042 ; Hugh Williams , 1609 ;
P . M . Larsen , P . M . 594 ; James Clark , S . W . 605 ; J . C . Robinson , P . M . 249 ; George Gordon , P . M . 724 ; K . R . Hoblyn , 724 ; Thomas C . Thorburn , P . G . S . of Wks . Cheshire ; J . P . Bryan , P . P . G . O . ; and W . S . Vines , P . P . G . D . C . 1 he VV . M ., after the opening , resigned his chair to Bro . R . Foote , P . G . T ., who very efficiently installed the W . M . elect , Bro . Thomas Sennar , who was presented by Bros .
Bennett , W . M ., and J . C . Robinson , P . M . The following crlieeis were afterwards appointed and invested : Bros . VV . Bennett , I . P . M . ; H . Ellis , S . W . ; Thomas Baird , J . VV . ; J . Wharton , Treas . ; G" Woodward , Sec . ; Tims . Viird . S . D . ; T . May Smith , J . D . ; Joshua Swift , I . G . ; ' 1 li'imas Hawksworth , S . S . ; J . Casey , J . S . ; A . Monison , P . M .. D . C . ( by proxy ) ; and D . Morris , P . M ., Preceptor .
Br 1 . 1 . Malcolm was re-elected Tyler . Bro . Casey , House Steward , afterwards catered very sutcessfully forthe brethren at dinner . During the evening a handsomely bound copy of the "Constitutions" was presented to the W . M . by the Installing Master , Bro . R . Foote ; and a handsome P . M . ' s jewel to the l . P . M . by the W . M ., on behalf of the lodge .
YORK . —Eboracum Lodge ( No . 1611 ) .-On Monday , the 13 th inst ., this lodge met in its Hall , St . . Sivinurgate , for the transaction of business . Bro . A . T . B . Turner , W . M ., presided , and there were also present Bros . T . B . Whytehead , P . M . ; G . Simpson , P . M . ; J . T . Seller , P . M . ; G . Balmford , P . M ., Treas . ; W . Brown , S . VV . ; G . Chapman , J . W . ; and other officers and
brethren . Successful ballots were taken for Bro . T . J . Clough , Coo , and for two candidates . Several presentations were made to the lodge , including a pair of handsomely carved oak chairs for the Deacons , which were given by Bros . E . Thackray and S . J . Dalton . These have been made in harmony with the three Principals' chairs , and are upholsteied in crimson velvet , and bear the emblems in silver in the back panel . The old furniture of the lodge is now
placed in one of the large rooms on the ground floor , and is usid forthe lodge of instruction now held in connection with the lodge . Afur business the brethren assembled as usual in the smoke room , and passed a fraternal couple of hours . Befoie the close of the lodge a congratulatory telegram was despatched to Bro . J . S . Cumberland , a P . M . of the Indue-, who , had that day been installed first Master of the Uni ed Northern Counties Lodge in London .
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DOMATIC LODGE ( No . 17 ;) . —The weekly meeting of this lodge was held at the Surrey Mason ' c Hall , Camherwell New-roari , 011 Tuesday , til ** - 15 th in > t . ' There were present tiros . R . Rowlands , W . M . ; Buckcrid <; e , S . \ V . ; Hill , l . W . ; St . C . Hill , S . I ) . ; C . Pigeon , I . C . ; R . Walden , Sec ; J . Hill , Preceptor ; G . I . a \ in S ton , anil James Stevens , P . M . The Iodide was opened , and lhe minutes of the lust meeting were iva : l and confirmed . The Ind ^ e was opened in the Second Degree . Urn . C . Pigeon i » ave proofs if proficiency in the Second Decree , and was entrusted . The hul ^ e was then opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising was rehearsed , ISro . C . Pigeon
being the candidate . The traditional history was fully and beautifully rendered . The W . M . then gave the charge to the brother . As Mimi : time bad been hindered by the Stock well Lodge occupying the Temple , the time was nut sufficient to do any other work . The 1 » dgi- I'lo-ed down , and in the First Degree it was proposed and fcec'Mid . d that Urn , Huckeridge should be the W . M . for the ensuing wiek ; his evening being thi fotrlh Tues lay of the month , the working is at the choice of the W . M . He declared it to be initiation ceremony , the charge , the explanation of the tracing hoard , and the 1 st " and 2 nd Sections of the First Lecture , Masonic business being ended , the lodge was closed .
HYDE PARK LODGE ( No . 1425 ) . —A meeting was held on Mon . Jay , the 2 tst inst ., at the Porchester Hotel , Leinster-place , Cleveland square , Porchester-terrace , Paddington , W . Present : Bro * . f . H . Wood , W . M . ; C . S . Mote , S . W . ; W . J . Mason , l . W . ; * 0 . Read , P . M . 511 , Treasurer and Preceptor ; H . Deliane , I ' . M . K 43 , P . P . G . S . D . Es < cx , Secretary ; O . W . Hattlev , S . D . ; <' . 1 . M ' . i > c , | . l ) . ; P . W . Rogers , l . G . '; W . 11 . Chapp ' el ) , Si \ vd . ; W . If . flnlfnnt , P . M . iJ 2 « ; ( apt . A . Nico : s , P . M . 1074 , P . D .
G . < . ,, f \\ m Vniiinb ; G . Daws , P . M . 107 ; ] . C . Conwav , D . Stroud . K . Gr . enhonm , T . Rossdale , and \ V . H . Wa . iham . Visitor : Pro . G . P . Windsor , 1515 . 'I he lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of tin- last lodge meeting were read and confirmed . After the usual preliminaries , the ceremony of raiding was rehearsed . The brethren were i istnuted in entry drill . Pro . Windsor was elected a member . Mro . Mote was elected W . M . for next meeting , and appointed his i . Hicers in rotation . The lodge was then closed .
COVENT GARDEN LODGE ( No . 1614 } . —The usual we < kh nve'ini- of this lodge of instruction was held at the ijedford I had Hotel , Maiden-lane , Covent-Garden , W . C , on the 17 th inst ., when there were present Ilros . F . Kedge , W . M . ; 1 ) . Stroud , S . W . j J . Gumming , J . W . ; Wilkie Jones , S . D . ; Frank Gulliford , J . D . ; ' *• J . JIarnell . ' l . G . ; j , Skiniur , P . M ., acting as Preceptor ; G . Reynolds , Secretary and Treasurer ; \ V . F . Thorpe , T . ( . rc * s , )\ M . ; T . A . Dickson , G . II . Reynolds , and T . E . Weeks . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Lodge opened in the Second Degree . Bro . G . Reynolds offering himself as a candidate for being
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raised to the Third Degree , he was duly questioned , entrusted , and retired . Lodge called oil " . Lodge resumed . Lodge opened in the Third Degree . The W . M . rehearsed the Degree of M . M . Lodge resumed to the First Degree . Bro . T . Cross having offered himself as a candidate to be passed to the Second Degree , the usual questions leading to that Degree were put , wrll answered , and he retired . Lodge resumed to the Second Degree . The W . M . rehearsed the Degree of F . C . The lodge was resumed to the Third Degree . The lodge was closed in the Third and then the Second
Degree . On rising for the second time , IJro . J . Skinner , P . M ., proposed that this lodge of instruction be adjourned until Thursday evening , the 31 st inst ,, when Bro . John Jacob : * , W . M . of the mother lodge , will take the chair and rehearse the ceremony of mstattatimi—seconded by HTO . R . 3 . Harnett ; carried unanimously . Bro . J , Skinner , P . M ., proposed that Pro . D . Stroud , S . W ., be W . M . on Thursday evening , the 7 th January—seconded by the J . W ., and carried unanimously . The W . M . elect was pleased to " appoint his officers in rotation . Nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , the lodge was closed .
LANGTON LODGE ( No . 1673 ) . —The usual weekly meeting was held at the White Ifart , Abchurch-laue , E . C , on Thursday " , the 17 th inst . Present : Bros . J . Langton , Treas . ; T . Burne , Sec . ; H . M . Itobbs , Preceptor ; De Cbapeaurouge , Johns , Holding , J . C Leaver , F . W . Leaver , Goode , Horsnail , Dicker , Ridpath , Fraser , and Oates . Visitors ; Bros . Ferry , P . M . 63 ; Fox Hawes , Ransom , E . Hobbs , Jesse , and Gordon-Smith . Bro , De Lhapeaurouge rehearsed the installation ceremony , Bro .
Ferry acting as the W . M . elect . Bro . G . Anderson , P . G . Stwd . England , was unanimously elected hon . member of the lodge of instruction . After the lodge had been closed , the first meeting of the Langton Masonic Benevolent Association was held , the president , Bro . J . Langton , in the chair ; H . M . Hobbs , Treas . ; \ V . G . Oates , Sec . Eighty members were enrolled , and sullicient money was collected to draw two ballots of ten guineas each , the successful candidates being Bros . Barnes and Collins .
UB 1 QUE LODGE ( No . 1789 ) . —A meeting was held on Friday , the 18 th inst ., at the Crown and Anchor , 79 , Ehury-strect , S . W . Present : Bros . Hayes , W . M . ; Musson , S . W . ; Gilbert , J . W . ; Boulton , P . M ., Preceptor j J . Gibson , Treas . ; P . Coughlan ! Sec ; Luckhuxst , S . D . ; Mason , J . D . ; Hume , I . G , ; and Folson . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Gibson , a candidate to be passed to the Second Degree , answered the usual questions .
and was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree . The ceremony of passing was rehearsed , Bro . Gibson being the candidate . Bro . Mason , a candidate to he raised to the Third Degree , answered the usual questions , and was entrusted . The loil ^ e was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of rai > iiig was rehearsed , Bro . Mason being the candidate . The lodge resumed to ihe First Degree . The W . M . having risen for the second t me , Bro , Mussnn was unanimously elected W . M . for the next meeting . Nothing further offering , the lodge was closed .
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ALDERSGATE CHAPTER ( No . 1657 . )—The December meeting of the above chapter was held at the Albion Tavern , Aldersgate-street , on Monday last . Owing to the unavoidable absence of the First Principal , Comp . the Lord Major , the chair was ably occupied by Comp . John Derby Allcroft , P . Z ., P . Grand Treasurer , supported
by Comps . Rev . Dr . P . H . Ernest Brette , I . P . Z ., P . Grand Chap . Middlesex ; H . Fredk . Crockford , J . ; E . Y . Jolliffe , S . E . ; George Kenning , Treas . j Saml . White , W . H . Froom , George Rawlinson , and P . F . K . Saillard . The minutes of the last convocation were read and confirmed . There being no other business , the chapter was closed in due form .
Hie companions dined together , presided over by Comp . J . D . Allcroft . The usual toasts were ably proposed , and received with much heartiness .
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HORNSEY CHAPTER OF IMPROVEMENT ( No . 890 ) , — A convocation was held at the Porchester Hotel , Leinster-place , Cleveland-square , Paddington , W ., on Saturday , the 12 th inst ., when there were present Bros . Comps . Frederick /\ . Philbrick . Q . C , G . Supt . Essex , Grand Registrar , M . E . Z . ; C , Hunt , N . , *" W . ; W . H . Dean , I ' . Z . 77 , 4 ' 7 , P . P . UR . Dorset , J . H . E . Dehane , S 90 , 8 G 2 , S . E . ; R . P . ] . Laundy , S 90 , S . N . ; 'i ' . C . Edmonds , 890 , 1507 , P . S . ; T . C . Pratt , '/ ,. 507 , 1 st A . S . j G . F . Smyth , 890 , 2 nd A . S . ; H . S . Andrews , 8 no , 7 tU , Treas . ; Capt . A . Nicols , H . 800 .
P . Z . 7 S 2 , D . C ; W . Binus , 44 N , Organist ; J . E . Sheffield , Janitor ; G . Gregory , P . Z . 1538 ; J . Carter , P . Z . uoo , H . 704 ; J . W . Cull , P . Z . 802 ; F , Swain , H . 1328 ; Charles Corby , 507 ; J . Skinner , R . Macch ' eld , 1328 ; D . Stroud , P . S . 157 ; B . Kauflman , IC 07 ; J . Sims , 834 ; W . J . Mason , 132 S ; G . R . Bolton , 604 ; C . ' | . Craig , 3 ; A . C . B . iuke , 46 ; W . Woodruff , 507 ; W . A . Scurrah , P . S . 74 Q ; H . P . Gilbert , 8 34 ; and J . Cruttenden , 779 . The minutes of the preliminary convocation were read and confirmed . The ceremony of consecration was then rehearsed by
Comp . Philbrick in his usual perfect manner . The history of Moses' Rod was then given by Comp . Edmonds , A cordial volt of thanks to Comp . Philbrick , w . is carried by acclamation , to be recorded on the minutes . Bro . Philbrick , in returning thanks , said Masonry had been described as progressing by leaps and bounds ; the progros had been sound and rapid . I le had not noticed so much the desire to peifect themselves as Masons | in the secrets which remained , but as daikness until the light was obtained in this Degree , and he desired to
say , connected as he was with the R . A . Degree , how delighted he was to hear tint a chapter had been attached to the Hornsiy Lodge . Adding many R . A . Masons , not nru-rely passing through the ' Degree , but who wi ' shed to work in the highest po > sible manner , it had brought companions together , giving up time and convenience in order to assist and take part in the working 111 our Order , and he trusted ihis chapter of improvement would be a very happy one . He lookid upon the chapter of improvement to ensure to them competent and able companions to undertake the work of the ch , inter .
He remembered an incident that happened to him some 22 years ago , when l . e vtnured to remark to a Preceptor , that he thought it was the King of Persia , and not King of Proossia , hut the Preceptor said it had been King of Proossia before and during his time , and he was not going to alter it for anybody . But the M . E . was pleased to say amongst R . A . Masons more intelligence was now brought to hear , and a greater desire for knowledge evinced , lie was prcsuit at the Prov . G . Lotige of East Lancashire when R . A . and other questions were debated , and practical points thoroughly discussed .
which was a gcod thing for R . A . Masons to listen to . lie wan glid 10 think this chapter of improvement was founded from a sincere d . ,-ire lo promote . Masonry as recognised by Grand Lodge and the Supreme Degree of U . K . A . He concluded by thanking the cnnipiini us for the attention they had paid to his remarks , and wished ihe chapter t very success , anil promised 011 a 1 . tar future occasion to attend ae . ain . The following companions were proposed , and the ballot proving
imaiummi-, were elected members : Comps . Ilauke , drier , Curb ; ., Crag , Dean , Gregory , KnutVman , Macelield , Masons , Sim ' s , Skinner , Swain , ai . d Wo ' . drull ' . The chapter of improvement i- > cunv . uLiuU sUn . Ucd , and musttrs now 74 members ., m . d m ets at S p in . Sauirdav evenings . After " Hearty good ^ wishes , " the chapter was cl « sed . A convocation was also held on the iqth inst ,, when the ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed , and the ollicers elected for the next two meeUn"s , 'lhe chapter was then ciosed until the 2 ml prox .
The will of the late Bro . the hart of Shaftesbury , K . G ., has been proved , the personalty sworn at under £ 2 S , O 0 O .
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KENDAL . —Kent Dale Lodge ( No . 195 ) . —The installation meeting of the above lodge was held on Friday , the iSth inst ., at the Masonic Rooms , 12 , Stramongate . Bro . George Dalrymple , P . M ., P . G . A . U . C . Eng ., presided , supported by Bros . R . J . Nelson , P . M . 195 , P . P . G . S . D ., as S . W ., and Bro . Geo . J . McKay , P . M . 195 , P . G . S . D . Eng ., as J . W . On the minutes of the former
meeting being read and confirmed , Bro . James H . Hogg , W . M . elect , was then duly installed as Master , and appointed the following as his officers : Bros . R . J . Nelson , I . P . M . ; Geo . Taylor , S . W . ; J . H . Braithwaite , J . W . and Treas . ; P . J . Thornber , M . O . and Sec ; J . Copeland ,
S . O . ; Thos . A . Agles , J . O . ; Dr . Sturridge , S . D . ; A . Tyson , J . D . and I . G ; and W . Thompson , ' Tyler . With the other routine business , anent fixing when the regular meetings should be held , and a vote of thanks to the Installing Master , the lodge was _ closed , and the brethren afterwards spent a very pleasant hour in the banquet hall .
CHORLEY . —Lawrence Lodge ( No . 313 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held at the ^ Masonic Rooms , Town Hall , on Wednesday , the 16 th inst ., the following being amongst those present : Bros . James Corbitt , P . P . G . D . C , VV . M . ; Councillor James Lawrence , P . M ., P . P . G . S . W . ; James D . Murray , P . G . S . B . England ; J . M . Kerr , S . W . ; Alderman John Heald ( Mayor ) , l . W . ;
John Bradshaw , S . O ., P . P . G . S . ; Thos . Sharpies , P . P . G . S ., J . O . ; Dr . Farmer , Sec ; L . Eccles ; J . Willis , l . G . ; and J . jolly , Tyler . The lodge being opened in the usual form , and the preliminary business disposed of , the ballot was taken for Bro . Leonard Fairclough , of the Ellesmere Lodge , 730 . The
vote being unanimous in his favour ; he was admitted and advanced . " Hearty good wishes" were tendered , and the lodge was closed with the usual solemnities . The brethren afterwards dined at the Imperial Hotel , the chair being taken , by request of the W . M ., by his Worship the Mayor , Bro . Aid . Heald , l . W .
Obituary.
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BRO . ROBERT ALEXANDRA FRASER , P . P . G . S . OF WORKS , MIDDLESEX . The brethren of the Elliot Lodge , No . 1567 , have to mourn the loss of a good and kindly brother by the sudden and untimely death of Bro . R . A . Fraser . Our deceased brother retired in his usual health on the night of Tuesday , 15 th inst ., but passed peacefully in his sleep to his eternal rest above . Bro . Fraser had been married less than twin
years , and leaves a young widow and infant child to mourn his loss . The grief and distress of the wife , who on waking found her husband dead by her side , are sacred , and may be but faintly imagined and still less described . Our brother was made in the Elliot Lodge , and served some offices , but his retiring disposition induced his resigning office , although he continued a subscribing member to his death . He was appointed P . G . Superintendent of Works
for Middlesex in lSSt . Born at Inverness , Bro . Fraser served his articles with Mr . A . Ross , Architect and Surveyor , of that town . On coming to London he was engaged on much important work . He was the originator or a scheme for placing floating baths in the Thames . He also prepared plans for combined railway and road bridge across the Thames below London-bridge , his design being to carry the London and Brighton Railway into the City on
the west side of Billingsgate-market , with direct communication between railway and market , as well as increased accommodation for vehicular and pedestrian traffic . In conjunction with the late Mr . A . Bridgman , he designed and carried out lhe sliding roof of the Canterbury Music Hall . For several years Bro . Fraser was architect and surveyor to the Gas Light and Coke Company , whose
spacious chief offices in Westminster were erected from his designs and built under his superintendence , as well as many other important works . Bro . Fraser was of a studious and artistic nature , an A . K . I . B . A ., F . S . A ., and an hon . member of the London and Invernesshire Association . A large circle of private friends will long regret his being cut off at the early age of 41 years .
BRO . LEWIS DUNN . On Sunday , the 131 I 1 inst ., the remains of Bro . Lewis Dunn , draper and clothier , of Bedlington , were interred in the cemetery at that place , in Ihe presence of a large number of sympathising friends and acquaintances . Deceased was much re .-ptcted and well known throughout the district , and his sudden demise , from an affection of
the throat after 14 hours' ' nhu ' . ' . s , is much regretted . Bro . Dunn was much inteitsted in Freemasonry , being at the time of his death a Past Master in St . Cutlilicrt ' s Lodge , and he alto held the office of Prov . Grand Steward in the Provincial Ludjrc . There was a large attendance of the Craft at the funeral , who preceded the hearse . Deceased was about 40 years of age , and has lelt a widow and four children .
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Births , Marriages , and Deaths .
BIRTHS . CllAitp . —On the iSth inst ., at Andeilon , Cornwall , the i \ ile of Lieut .-Col . Chard , Royal Fusiliers , of a ton . StMi'SOX . —On the 2 nd ult ., at Sydney , New South Wales , the wife of A . II . Simpson , of a » on .
. MARRIAGE . EDWARDS — VEKRV . —On the lu ' . h inst ., at the Parish Chuich , Wcstbury-on-Trym , by the Uev . Edward Durntoid , brother-m-law ot the bridegroom , assisted by the Rev . David Methven , cuiate ot the parish , Charles Lund Fry Ed . vards , of the Grove , Wrington , Somerset , J . P ., to Kale-, . second daughter of the late James Verry , of Rliodyale-liou . se , Congresbury .
DEATHS . EVAN ' S . —On the 20 th inst ., at Dawson-place , Bayswater , Capt . Sir 1 ' iedcrick J . O . Evans , R . N ., K . C . B ., F . R . S ., in his 71 st year . GANN . —On the iSth inst ., at the Elms , Whitstable , George Herbert Gann , in his 35 th year .
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pointed and invested his officers as follows : Bros . James Walton , I . P . M . ; Dr . H Longford , S . W . ; Dr . Reginald Hartley , J . W . ; Rev . Canon Camidge , M . A ., Chap . ; Dr . \ . ] . F . berle , S . D . ; Rev . E . Richardson , M . A ., j . D . -, T . ' | . Wilkinson , P . M ., Treas . ; ] . T . Hansell , Sec . ; F . R . ilansell , D . C ; VV . VV . Hall , l . G . ; H . Smith , P . M ., and VV . Hall , P . M ., Stwds . ; and [ . S . Farmery , Tyler . Bro . George Ayre , P . M ., P . P . G . D ., was re-elected Charity
representative . After several votes of thanks , & c , had been passed the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to the Three Tuns Hotel , where an excellent banquet had been provided by Bro . Long , at which the W . M . presided , supported by most of the brethren named above . Bro . A . Sample , Org . 236 , presided at the lodge organ during the ceremonies , and at the piano after the banquet . A most enjoyable evening was passed .
LIVERPOOL . — Prince Arthur Lodge ( No . 157 ° ) - —This lodge was founded some ten years ago , the late P . G . Secretary , Bro . H . S . Alpass , being the first Master . Notwithstanding the loss which the lodge , though so young , lately sustained in the death of three Past Masters in one year , the meeting held on the 15 th inst ., at Mope-street , to instal the W . M . elect , gave every
promise of renewed vitality . The chair was taken by Bro . W . Bennett , VV . M ., supported by Bros . T . Sennar , S . W . ; 11 . Ellis , J . VV . ; D . Morris , P . M . ; G . Woodward , S . !> . ; T . Baird , Sec . ; J . Stock , l . G . ; and others . Among the visitors were Bros . Amos A . Gass , S . VV . 477 ; C . Roberts , I . G . 605 ; R . Foote , P . G . T . ; J . iM . Smythe , P . M . 9 S , and 2042 ; Hugh Williams , 1609 ;
P . M . Larsen , P . M . 594 ; James Clark , S . W . 605 ; J . C . Robinson , P . M . 249 ; George Gordon , P . M . 724 ; K . R . Hoblyn , 724 ; Thomas C . Thorburn , P . G . S . of Wks . Cheshire ; J . P . Bryan , P . P . G . O . ; and W . S . Vines , P . P . G . D . C . 1 he VV . M ., after the opening , resigned his chair to Bro . R . Foote , P . G . T ., who very efficiently installed the W . M . elect , Bro . Thomas Sennar , who was presented by Bros .
Bennett , W . M ., and J . C . Robinson , P . M . The following crlieeis were afterwards appointed and invested : Bros . VV . Bennett , I . P . M . ; H . Ellis , S . W . ; Thomas Baird , J . VV . ; J . Wharton , Treas . ; G" Woodward , Sec . ; Tims . Viird . S . D . ; T . May Smith , J . D . ; Joshua Swift , I . G . ; ' 1 li'imas Hawksworth , S . S . ; J . Casey , J . S . ; A . Monison , P . M .. D . C . ( by proxy ) ; and D . Morris , P . M ., Preceptor .
Br 1 . 1 . Malcolm was re-elected Tyler . Bro . Casey , House Steward , afterwards catered very sutcessfully forthe brethren at dinner . During the evening a handsomely bound copy of the "Constitutions" was presented to the W . M . by the Installing Master , Bro . R . Foote ; and a handsome P . M . ' s jewel to the l . P . M . by the W . M ., on behalf of the lodge .
YORK . —Eboracum Lodge ( No . 1611 ) .-On Monday , the 13 th inst ., this lodge met in its Hall , St . . Sivinurgate , for the transaction of business . Bro . A . T . B . Turner , W . M ., presided , and there were also present Bros . T . B . Whytehead , P . M . ; G . Simpson , P . M . ; J . T . Seller , P . M . ; G . Balmford , P . M ., Treas . ; W . Brown , S . VV . ; G . Chapman , J . W . ; and other officers and
brethren . Successful ballots were taken for Bro . T . J . Clough , Coo , and for two candidates . Several presentations were made to the lodge , including a pair of handsomely carved oak chairs for the Deacons , which were given by Bros . E . Thackray and S . J . Dalton . These have been made in harmony with the three Principals' chairs , and are upholsteied in crimson velvet , and bear the emblems in silver in the back panel . The old furniture of the lodge is now
placed in one of the large rooms on the ground floor , and is usid forthe lodge of instruction now held in connection with the lodge . Afur business the brethren assembled as usual in the smoke room , and passed a fraternal couple of hours . Befoie the close of the lodge a congratulatory telegram was despatched to Bro . J . S . Cumberland , a P . M . of the Indue-, who , had that day been installed first Master of the Uni ed Northern Counties Lodge in London .
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INSTRUCTION .
DOMATIC LODGE ( No . 17 ;) . —The weekly meeting of this lodge was held at the Surrey Mason ' c Hall , Camherwell New-roari , 011 Tuesday , til ** - 15 th in > t . ' There were present tiros . R . Rowlands , W . M . ; Buckcrid <; e , S . \ V . ; Hill , l . W . ; St . C . Hill , S . I ) . ; C . Pigeon , I . C . ; R . Walden , Sec ; J . Hill , Preceptor ; G . I . a \ in S ton , anil James Stevens , P . M . The Iodide was opened , and lhe minutes of the lust meeting were iva : l and confirmed . The Ind ^ e was opened in the Second Degree . Urn . C . Pigeon i » ave proofs if proficiency in the Second Decree , and was entrusted . The hul ^ e was then opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising was rehearsed , ISro . C . Pigeon
being the candidate . The traditional history was fully and beautifully rendered . The W . M . then gave the charge to the brother . As Mimi : time bad been hindered by the Stock well Lodge occupying the Temple , the time was nut sufficient to do any other work . The 1 » dgi- I'lo-ed down , and in the First Degree it was proposed and fcec'Mid . d that Urn , Huckeridge should be the W . M . for the ensuing wiek ; his evening being thi fotrlh Tues lay of the month , the working is at the choice of the W . M . He declared it to be initiation ceremony , the charge , the explanation of the tracing hoard , and the 1 st " and 2 nd Sections of the First Lecture , Masonic business being ended , the lodge was closed .
HYDE PARK LODGE ( No . 1425 ) . —A meeting was held on Mon . Jay , the 2 tst inst ., at the Porchester Hotel , Leinster-place , Cleveland square , Porchester-terrace , Paddington , W . Present : Bro * . f . H . Wood , W . M . ; C . S . Mote , S . W . ; W . J . Mason , l . W . ; * 0 . Read , P . M . 511 , Treasurer and Preceptor ; H . Deliane , I ' . M . K 43 , P . P . G . S . D . Es < cx , Secretary ; O . W . Hattlev , S . D . ; <' . 1 . M ' . i > c , | . l ) . ; P . W . Rogers , l . G . '; W . 11 . Chapp ' el ) , Si \ vd . ; W . If . flnlfnnt , P . M . iJ 2 « ; ( apt . A . Nico : s , P . M . 1074 , P . D .
G . < . ,, f \\ m Vniiinb ; G . Daws , P . M . 107 ; ] . C . Conwav , D . Stroud . K . Gr . enhonm , T . Rossdale , and \ V . H . Wa . iham . Visitor : Pro . G . P . Windsor , 1515 . 'I he lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of tin- last lodge meeting were read and confirmed . After the usual preliminaries , the ceremony of raiding was rehearsed . The brethren were i istnuted in entry drill . Pro . Windsor was elected a member . Mro . Mote was elected W . M . for next meeting , and appointed his i . Hicers in rotation . The lodge was then closed .
COVENT GARDEN LODGE ( No . 1614 } . —The usual we < kh nve'ini- of this lodge of instruction was held at the ijedford I had Hotel , Maiden-lane , Covent-Garden , W . C , on the 17 th inst ., when there were present Ilros . F . Kedge , W . M . ; 1 ) . Stroud , S . W . j J . Gumming , J . W . ; Wilkie Jones , S . D . ; Frank Gulliford , J . D . ; ' *• J . JIarnell . ' l . G . ; j , Skiniur , P . M ., acting as Preceptor ; G . Reynolds , Secretary and Treasurer ; \ V . F . Thorpe , T . ( . rc * s , )\ M . ; T . A . Dickson , G . II . Reynolds , and T . E . Weeks . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Lodge opened in the Second Degree . Bro . G . Reynolds offering himself as a candidate for being
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raised to the Third Degree , he was duly questioned , entrusted , and retired . Lodge called oil " . Lodge resumed . Lodge opened in the Third Degree . The W . M . rehearsed the Degree of M . M . Lodge resumed to the First Degree . Bro . T . Cross having offered himself as a candidate to be passed to the Second Degree , the usual questions leading to that Degree were put , wrll answered , and he retired . Lodge resumed to the Second Degree . The W . M . rehearsed the Degree of F . C . The lodge was resumed to the Third Degree . The lodge was closed in the Third and then the Second
Degree . On rising for the second time , IJro . J . Skinner , P . M ., proposed that this lodge of instruction be adjourned until Thursday evening , the 31 st inst ,, when Bro . John Jacob : * , W . M . of the mother lodge , will take the chair and rehearse the ceremony of mstattatimi—seconded by HTO . R . 3 . Harnett ; carried unanimously . Bro . J , Skinner , P . M ., proposed that Pro . D . Stroud , S . W ., be W . M . on Thursday evening , the 7 th January—seconded by the J . W ., and carried unanimously . The W . M . elect was pleased to " appoint his officers in rotation . Nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , the lodge was closed .
LANGTON LODGE ( No . 1673 ) . —The usual weekly meeting was held at the White Ifart , Abchurch-laue , E . C , on Thursday " , the 17 th inst . Present : Bros . J . Langton , Treas . ; T . Burne , Sec . ; H . M . Itobbs , Preceptor ; De Cbapeaurouge , Johns , Holding , J . C Leaver , F . W . Leaver , Goode , Horsnail , Dicker , Ridpath , Fraser , and Oates . Visitors ; Bros . Ferry , P . M . 63 ; Fox Hawes , Ransom , E . Hobbs , Jesse , and Gordon-Smith . Bro , De Lhapeaurouge rehearsed the installation ceremony , Bro .
Ferry acting as the W . M . elect . Bro . G . Anderson , P . G . Stwd . England , was unanimously elected hon . member of the lodge of instruction . After the lodge had been closed , the first meeting of the Langton Masonic Benevolent Association was held , the president , Bro . J . Langton , in the chair ; H . M . Hobbs , Treas . ; \ V . G . Oates , Sec . Eighty members were enrolled , and sullicient money was collected to draw two ballots of ten guineas each , the successful candidates being Bros . Barnes and Collins .
UB 1 QUE LODGE ( No . 1789 ) . —A meeting was held on Friday , the 18 th inst ., at the Crown and Anchor , 79 , Ehury-strect , S . W . Present : Bros . Hayes , W . M . ; Musson , S . W . ; Gilbert , J . W . ; Boulton , P . M ., Preceptor j J . Gibson , Treas . ; P . Coughlan ! Sec ; Luckhuxst , S . D . ; Mason , J . D . ; Hume , I . G , ; and Folson . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Gibson , a candidate to be passed to the Second Degree , answered the usual questions .
and was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree . The ceremony of passing was rehearsed , Bro . Gibson being the candidate . Bro . Mason , a candidate to he raised to the Third Degree , answered the usual questions , and was entrusted . The loil ^ e was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of rai > iiig was rehearsed , Bro . Mason being the candidate . The lodge resumed to ihe First Degree . The W . M . having risen for the second t me , Bro , Mussnn was unanimously elected W . M . for the next meeting . Nothing further offering , the lodge was closed .
Royal Arch.
Royal Arch .
ALDERSGATE CHAPTER ( No . 1657 . )—The December meeting of the above chapter was held at the Albion Tavern , Aldersgate-street , on Monday last . Owing to the unavoidable absence of the First Principal , Comp . the Lord Major , the chair was ably occupied by Comp . John Derby Allcroft , P . Z ., P . Grand Treasurer , supported
by Comps . Rev . Dr . P . H . Ernest Brette , I . P . Z ., P . Grand Chap . Middlesex ; H . Fredk . Crockford , J . ; E . Y . Jolliffe , S . E . ; George Kenning , Treas . j Saml . White , W . H . Froom , George Rawlinson , and P . F . K . Saillard . The minutes of the last convocation were read and confirmed . There being no other business , the chapter was closed in due form .
Hie companions dined together , presided over by Comp . J . D . Allcroft . The usual toasts were ably proposed , and received with much heartiness .
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INSTRUCTION .
HORNSEY CHAPTER OF IMPROVEMENT ( No . 890 ) , — A convocation was held at the Porchester Hotel , Leinster-place , Cleveland-square , Paddington , W ., on Saturday , the 12 th inst ., when there were present Bros . Comps . Frederick /\ . Philbrick . Q . C , G . Supt . Essex , Grand Registrar , M . E . Z . ; C , Hunt , N . , *" W . ; W . H . Dean , I ' . Z . 77 , 4 ' 7 , P . P . UR . Dorset , J . H . E . Dehane , S 90 , 8 G 2 , S . E . ; R . P . ] . Laundy , S 90 , S . N . ; 'i ' . C . Edmonds , 890 , 1507 , P . S . ; T . C . Pratt , '/ ,. 507 , 1 st A . S . j G . F . Smyth , 890 , 2 nd A . S . ; H . S . Andrews , 8 no , 7 tU , Treas . ; Capt . A . Nicols , H . 800 .
P . Z . 7 S 2 , D . C ; W . Binus , 44 N , Organist ; J . E . Sheffield , Janitor ; G . Gregory , P . Z . 1538 ; J . Carter , P . Z . uoo , H . 704 ; J . W . Cull , P . Z . 802 ; F , Swain , H . 1328 ; Charles Corby , 507 ; J . Skinner , R . Macch ' eld , 1328 ; D . Stroud , P . S . 157 ; B . Kauflman , IC 07 ; J . Sims , 834 ; W . J . Mason , 132 S ; G . R . Bolton , 604 ; C . ' | . Craig , 3 ; A . C . B . iuke , 46 ; W . Woodruff , 507 ; W . A . Scurrah , P . S . 74 Q ; H . P . Gilbert , 8 34 ; and J . Cruttenden , 779 . The minutes of the preliminary convocation were read and confirmed . The ceremony of consecration was then rehearsed by
Comp . Philbrick in his usual perfect manner . The history of Moses' Rod was then given by Comp . Edmonds , A cordial volt of thanks to Comp . Philbrick , w . is carried by acclamation , to be recorded on the minutes . Bro . Philbrick , in returning thanks , said Masonry had been described as progressing by leaps and bounds ; the progros had been sound and rapid . I le had not noticed so much the desire to peifect themselves as Masons | in the secrets which remained , but as daikness until the light was obtained in this Degree , and he desired to
say , connected as he was with the R . A . Degree , how delighted he was to hear tint a chapter had been attached to the Hornsiy Lodge . Adding many R . A . Masons , not nru-rely passing through the ' Degree , but who wi ' shed to work in the highest po > sible manner , it had brought companions together , giving up time and convenience in order to assist and take part in the working 111 our Order , and he trusted ihis chapter of improvement would be a very happy one . He lookid upon the chapter of improvement to ensure to them competent and able companions to undertake the work of the ch , inter .
He remembered an incident that happened to him some 22 years ago , when l . e vtnured to remark to a Preceptor , that he thought it was the King of Persia , and not King of Proossia , hut the Preceptor said it had been King of Proossia before and during his time , and he was not going to alter it for anybody . But the M . E . was pleased to say amongst R . A . Masons more intelligence was now brought to hear , and a greater desire for knowledge evinced , lie was prcsuit at the Prov . G . Lotige of East Lancashire when R . A . and other questions were debated , and practical points thoroughly discussed .
which was a gcod thing for R . A . Masons to listen to . lie wan glid 10 think this chapter of improvement was founded from a sincere d . ,-ire lo promote . Masonry as recognised by Grand Lodge and the Supreme Degree of U . K . A . He concluded by thanking the cnnipiini us for the attention they had paid to his remarks , and wished ihe chapter t very success , anil promised 011 a 1 . tar future occasion to attend ae . ain . The following companions were proposed , and the ballot proving
imaiummi-, were elected members : Comps . Ilauke , drier , Curb ; ., Crag , Dean , Gregory , KnutVman , Macelield , Masons , Sim ' s , Skinner , Swain , ai . d Wo ' . drull ' . The chapter of improvement i- > cunv . uLiuU sUn . Ucd , and musttrs now 74 members ., m . d m ets at S p in . Sauirdav evenings . After " Hearty good ^ wishes , " the chapter was cl « sed . A convocation was also held on the iqth inst ,, when the ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed , and the ollicers elected for the next two meeUn"s , 'lhe chapter was then ciosed until the 2 ml prox .
The will of the late Bro . the hart of Shaftesbury , K . G ., has been proved , the personalty sworn at under £ 2 S , O 0 O .
Mark Masonry.
Mark Masonry .
KENDAL . —Kent Dale Lodge ( No . 195 ) . —The installation meeting of the above lodge was held on Friday , the iSth inst ., at the Masonic Rooms , 12 , Stramongate . Bro . George Dalrymple , P . M ., P . G . A . U . C . Eng ., presided , supported by Bros . R . J . Nelson , P . M . 195 , P . P . G . S . D ., as S . W ., and Bro . Geo . J . McKay , P . M . 195 , P . G . S . D . Eng ., as J . W . On the minutes of the former
meeting being read and confirmed , Bro . James H . Hogg , W . M . elect , was then duly installed as Master , and appointed the following as his officers : Bros . R . J . Nelson , I . P . M . ; Geo . Taylor , S . W . ; J . H . Braithwaite , J . W . and Treas . ; P . J . Thornber , M . O . and Sec ; J . Copeland ,
S . O . ; Thos . A . Agles , J . O . ; Dr . Sturridge , S . D . ; A . Tyson , J . D . and I . G ; and W . Thompson , ' Tyler . With the other routine business , anent fixing when the regular meetings should be held , and a vote of thanks to the Installing Master , the lodge was _ closed , and the brethren afterwards spent a very pleasant hour in the banquet hall .
CHORLEY . —Lawrence Lodge ( No . 313 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held at the ^ Masonic Rooms , Town Hall , on Wednesday , the 16 th inst ., the following being amongst those present : Bros . James Corbitt , P . P . G . D . C , VV . M . ; Councillor James Lawrence , P . M ., P . P . G . S . W . ; James D . Murray , P . G . S . B . England ; J . M . Kerr , S . W . ; Alderman John Heald ( Mayor ) , l . W . ;
John Bradshaw , S . O ., P . P . G . S . ; Thos . Sharpies , P . P . G . S ., J . O . ; Dr . Farmer , Sec ; L . Eccles ; J . Willis , l . G . ; and J . jolly , Tyler . The lodge being opened in the usual form , and the preliminary business disposed of , the ballot was taken for Bro . Leonard Fairclough , of the Ellesmere Lodge , 730 . The
vote being unanimous in his favour ; he was admitted and advanced . " Hearty good wishes" were tendered , and the lodge was closed with the usual solemnities . The brethren afterwards dined at the Imperial Hotel , the chair being taken , by request of the W . M ., by his Worship the Mayor , Bro . Aid . Heald , l . W .
Obituary.
Obituary .
BRO . ROBERT ALEXANDRA FRASER , P . P . G . S . OF WORKS , MIDDLESEX . The brethren of the Elliot Lodge , No . 1567 , have to mourn the loss of a good and kindly brother by the sudden and untimely death of Bro . R . A . Fraser . Our deceased brother retired in his usual health on the night of Tuesday , 15 th inst ., but passed peacefully in his sleep to his eternal rest above . Bro . Fraser had been married less than twin
years , and leaves a young widow and infant child to mourn his loss . The grief and distress of the wife , who on waking found her husband dead by her side , are sacred , and may be but faintly imagined and still less described . Our brother was made in the Elliot Lodge , and served some offices , but his retiring disposition induced his resigning office , although he continued a subscribing member to his death . He was appointed P . G . Superintendent of Works
for Middlesex in lSSt . Born at Inverness , Bro . Fraser served his articles with Mr . A . Ross , Architect and Surveyor , of that town . On coming to London he was engaged on much important work . He was the originator or a scheme for placing floating baths in the Thames . He also prepared plans for combined railway and road bridge across the Thames below London-bridge , his design being to carry the London and Brighton Railway into the City on
the west side of Billingsgate-market , with direct communication between railway and market , as well as increased accommodation for vehicular and pedestrian traffic . In conjunction with the late Mr . A . Bridgman , he designed and carried out lhe sliding roof of the Canterbury Music Hall . For several years Bro . Fraser was architect and surveyor to the Gas Light and Coke Company , whose
spacious chief offices in Westminster were erected from his designs and built under his superintendence , as well as many other important works . Bro . Fraser was of a studious and artistic nature , an A . K . I . B . A ., F . S . A ., and an hon . member of the London and Invernesshire Association . A large circle of private friends will long regret his being cut off at the early age of 41 years .
BRO . LEWIS DUNN . On Sunday , the 131 I 1 inst ., the remains of Bro . Lewis Dunn , draper and clothier , of Bedlington , were interred in the cemetery at that place , in Ihe presence of a large number of sympathising friends and acquaintances . Deceased was much re .-ptcted and well known throughout the district , and his sudden demise , from an affection of
the throat after 14 hours' ' nhu ' . ' . s , is much regretted . Bro . Dunn was much inteitsted in Freemasonry , being at the time of his death a Past Master in St . Cutlilicrt ' s Lodge , and he alto held the office of Prov . Grand Steward in the Provincial Ludjrc . There was a large attendance of the Craft at the funeral , who preceded the hearse . Deceased was about 40 years of age , and has lelt a widow and four children .
Births, Marriages, And Deaths.
Births , Marriages , and Deaths .
BIRTHS . CllAitp . —On the iSth inst ., at Andeilon , Cornwall , the i \ ile of Lieut .-Col . Chard , Royal Fusiliers , of a ton . StMi'SOX . —On the 2 nd ult ., at Sydney , New South Wales , the wife of A . II . Simpson , of a » on .
. MARRIAGE . EDWARDS — VEKRV . —On the lu ' . h inst ., at the Parish Chuich , Wcstbury-on-Trym , by the Uev . Edward Durntoid , brother-m-law ot the bridegroom , assisted by the Rev . David Methven , cuiate ot the parish , Charles Lund Fry Ed . vards , of the Grove , Wrington , Somerset , J . P ., to Kale-, . second daughter of the late James Verry , of Rliodyale-liou . se , Congresbury .
DEATHS . EVAN ' S . —On the 20 th inst ., at Dawson-place , Bayswater , Capt . Sir 1 ' iedcrick J . O . Evans , R . N ., K . C . B ., F . R . S ., in his 71 st year . GANN . —On the iSth inst ., at the Elms , Whitstable , George Herbert Gann , in his 35 th year .