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Article THE NORTHERN MASONIC MUTUAL BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION. ← Page 2 of 2 Article FREEMASONRY IN NEW ZEALAND. Page 1 of 1 Article FREEMASONRY IN NEW ZEALAND. Page 1 of 1 Article SUPREME COUNCIL 33 ° . Page 1 of 1 Article DRAMATIC NOTES. Page 1 of 1 Article DRAMATIC NOTES. Page 1 of 1 Article Masonic and General Tidings. Page 1 of 1
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The Northern Masonic Mutual Benevolent Association.
pose we succeed m forming an association , say of 200 members , to pay an entrance fee of 20 s . to 40 s . accoreiing to age , ami upon the eleath eif a member , each surviving member to pay into the- treasury the sum of 5 s ., which would make £ 50 ; this sum the Secretary would hand to the representatives of the eleceaseel member . With 200 of a membership , and taking the eleath-rate at
one per cent ., * we would have 2 deaths yearly at a cost of 10 s . for a payment of £ 50 , assessments to be made only on the eleath of a member of the Association . In all American Associations only Masons in gooel standing arc admitted . The limit of age is usually fixed at Co years . It will be seen from the foregoing , and also from the annexed proposed rules and regulations the desirability which
exists in this country for the introduction of this system of Assurance . Wc have the fee'ing that should such a plan as proposed be introduced in connection with the Masonic fraternity of Ireland , new life and energy will be infused into our ancient and worth y Society , by making it more fully what it claims to be , a truly benevolent and charitable organisation .
* One per cent , is the rate ascertained , taking the average of lives at 38 years . This rule may anel eloes vary somewhat , when we compare one with another ; but with a seiies of years , it is unvarying . It vvas first observed and brought to notice in Carlisle , England , and because of its accuracy , has formed the basis of all mortality rates of Insurance Companies since their first formation .
Freemasonry In New Zealand.
FREEMASONRY IN NEW ZEALAND .
CONSECRATION OF THE SOUTHERN CROSS CHAPTER . That the spread of Freemasonry under the English Constitution has been rapid in this province , has been proved by the number of lodges and chapters lately added to the roll of the Grand Loelge . The rising town of Invercargill
has long possessed a most excellent English Craft Lodge , and during the last two years a loelge under the sister Constitution of Scotland has also been formed . In order metaphorically to place the cope-stone on thc foundation already raised , it has for some time past been thc earnest endeavour of several of the most prominent brethren to form a Royal Arch Chapter . For this purpose application
was made to thc Grand Chapter of England , and in reply to that a Charter empowering thc femiation of a chapter vvas granted , anil in elue course reached its destination . A very handsome and complete set of appropriate furniture was also procured from England , and all things being in readiness , invitations to several eminent members cf the Craft were sent out . These were responded to , and on
I hursday , the 19 th September , the day fixed for the consecration and indication of the chapter , the companions of this branch of the Royal Craft met in the elegant little lodge-room attached to thc Southern Cross Lodge , 997 , E . C , and to which the chapter is attached , for thc purpose of assisting in the beautiful ceremonies consequent on its dedication .
The chapter vvas opened in due form by Excellent Comps , E . Nathan , P . M . E . Z ., as Z . ; J . Joyce-, P . M . E . Z ., as H . ; Sydney James , P . M . E . Z . as J . ; C . de Longucville . Graham , J . 942 , as P . S . The usual preliminaries having been disposed of , Ex . Comp . Nathan offered the following prayer : — "Almighty and Eternal God , who in heaven and earth is like unto
Thee ? Thine omniscient eye brings all things into review ; Thine omnipotent arm directs thc movement of the vast creation ; Thine omnipresence pervadcth the secret recesses of tvery heart ; Thy bounteeius goodness and mercy provide tor the wants of all creatures , while Thine infinite greatness and glory far surpass the understanding of the children of men . Vouchsafe , we beseech Thee , O
our Father , to look down with favour on the work we are about to do , and grant that this chapter which we are about in consecrate may so redound to Thy gl-iry that all men may know that Thou alone , who art called Jehovah , art the Most High over all the earth . —So mote it be . " Comp . Burwell , who presieled at thc organ , thtn played
an appropriate voluntary , and the companions were again addressed by Ex . Comp . Nathan . On concluding he again offercel up prayer , and procceeled to consecrate it with corn , while the companions chanted the introit , " Glory bc to God on High , for His mercy endureth for ever . " Ex . Comp . James then sprinkled wine , and Ex . Comp . Joyce oil , the companions meanwhile rendering ' appropriate chants .
1 ne cliaj . ter vvas then dedicated by Ex . Companion Nathan , and declared duly constituted by Ex . Comp . De longueville Graham . — Olugo Dail y Times , Sei . tcmbei 25 th , 18 7 8 . The new Masonic lodge le / kn was opened and consecrated at the Rising Sun lletel , Newton , 111 the presence of a large number of the brotherhood . There were present :
—Bros . G . S . Graham , D . G . M . ; E . T . Wildman , D . D . G . M ., and thc following Grand Lodge Officers : —Bros . Rev . C M . Nelson , D . G . Chaplain ; C . F . Goldshro' , D . G . Treasurer ; H . G . Wade , D . G . Secretary ; E . Willcrcks , D . G . D . C ; Dawson , D . G . A . D . C . ; Hesketh , Org . ; Rattray , Pursuivant . The Masters and oflicers of district lodges were present , also a number of visitors .
'Ihe following officers were inst . illnl in the usual manner : —Bros . J . Warren , W . M . ; D . Chapman , S . W . ; | . Carlaw , J . . ; W . J . Suiter , Tteas- . ; W . Johnson , Sec . ; E . W . Morri-011 anil J . . Mi-ore , Deacons ; T . Walker , I . G .: C . We :. tni ,, ivl , uid , Tj ler ; and I'honias Harnett , .-tewnrd . A beiiiqiitt vvas lie I , I at the close of the ceremonies , which was of ,-i satisfactory ehnrie te-r , and highly civlitable to Captain Ma the host of i ! u . Rising Sun . There was an excellent attendance at thc annual meeting ef the Kilwinning Otago Royal Arch Chapter , No . 11 O ,
Freemasonry In New Zealand.
S . C , on Monday evening , at the Masonic Hall , Moray Place . After the opening of the chapter , anel the transaction of thc usual routine business , a Board of Installed Principals was constituted , and M . E . Comp . W . Caldwell , P . M . E . Z ., assisted by a number of Past Principals , formally installed Ex . Comps . J . A . Fergusson as M . E . Z . ; T . Moodie as H . ; R . Forrest as J . The Board of Installed
Principals was then closed , and the following officers were formally invested with the extinguishing badges of their several offices : —Comps . W . Tait , S . E . ; T . Fogo , S . N . ; P . Adair , Treasurer ; J . Nisbet , P . S . ; J . Barron , is . A . S . ; L . Schulenberg , 2 nd A . S . ; F . Cadie , M . E . M . ; R . Campbell , R . W . M . M . ; S . T . Kerr , Chaplain ; G . Smith , Janitor .
The chapter vvas afterwards closed , and the members , together with several visiters from thc Otago and Joyce Chapters , E . C , repaired to thc Criterion Hotel , where a banquet was ready . The customary loyal and Royal Arch toasts were given , and duly responded to , and the companions scpaiatcdat an early hour .
The annual installation of the officers of the Otago Chapter , No . 844 , E . C , took p lace in the presence of a very large number of companions . The sister chapters represented were the Joyce , 942 , E . C , and Kilwinning , 417 , S . C . After the routine business of the chapter had been transacteel , a Board of Installed Principals was formed , Excellent Comp . Nathan , P . M . E . Z ., acting as
Installing Officer , when E . C . T . Fordycewas installed as P . Z . ; E . C . Walker , P . H . ; and E . C . J . F . Peak , P . S . The P r incipals having been duly installed and saluted according to ancient custom , the following companions were invested in office for the ensuing year : —S . De Leon , S . E . ; G . Marselen , S . N . ; H . Eldrige , P . M . E . Z ., Treas . ; A . Myers ,
P . M . E . Z ., Principal Sojourner ; R . Greenfield , First Assistant Sojourner ; S . N . Muir , Second Assistant Sojourner . The ceremony of installation having been concluded , the Principals anil companions adjourned to a banquet , at which the usual Royal Arch Masonic and loyal toasts were duly given and honoured .
Supreme Council 33 ° .
SUPREME COUNCIL 33 ° .
We have been requested to publish the following changes that have taken place in thc Supreme Council Thirty-third Degree . III . Bro . Dr . Robert Hamilton having rcsigneel his seat
in the Supreme Council , in consequence of his ceasing to reside in England , 111 . Bro General John Studholme Brownrigg , C . B ., has been appointed in his stead , and Bro . Dr . Hamilton has been created a supernumerary member , resi'iing in the West Indies . The Supreme Council is now constituted as follows : —
GRAND PATRON" . 111 . Bro . H . R . H . Albert Edward , Prince of Wales , K . G ., 33 HoNOIIAllV MEMIIEHS OF Sui'REME COUNCIL . III . Bro . H . R . H . Arthur , Duke of Connaught , K . G ., 33 III . Bro . H . R . H . Prince Leopold , K . G ., 33 . SUPHEMK COI-NCII .. 111 . Bro . The Rt . Hon . Lord Skelmerselale-, M . P . S . G .
Commander . III . Bro . Captain Nathaniel George Philips , Pt . M . P . S . G Cr ., eind M . 111 . Lt . G . Commander . 111 . Bro . Major-Gencral Henry Clerk , Grand Treas .-General . 111 . Bro . John Montagu Pulteney Montagu , Grand Chan cellor .
111 . Bro . Licut .-Colonel Shadwell Henry Clerke , Grand Secretary-General . 111 . Bro . Hugh David Sandeman , Grand Treasurer , Foreign Coirespondence . III . Bro . Sir Michael Costa , Grand Captain of Guards . III . Bro . Colonel Alexander William Adair , Sov . Grand Inspector-General .
III . Bro . General John Studholme Brownngg , C . B ., Sov , Grand Inspector-General . 111 . Bro . The Hon . Dr . Robert Hamilton , Supernumerary Member , residing in the West Indies . All official letters should be addressed to thc Grand Secctary-General , No . 33 , Golden-square , W ., at which ddress all information concerning the Ancient and Acpted Rite can be obtained .
Dramatic Notes.
DRAMATIC NOTES .
NEW ROYALTY . —The new programme at this houix embraces the well-known comic drama , " Checkmate , " which is excellently played , and . provokes constant and hearty laughter , and Burnaiul's latest burlesque " Overproof , " as good a piece of fooling as ever vvas seen . Miss . Kate Stanley as the little girl " only five" is perfectly
irresistible , her " get up" is so good , her face so pretty , and she contrives with it to put on such a sweet , innocent baby-face , that she looks simply— " a fine girl for her age . " In two songs " put mc in my little bed " and " only five , " Miss Kate Stanley is nightly encored . The whole piece is full of fun , and should be seen by all lovers of good buries em e-.
STRAND THEATRE . —On Saturday morning last Bro . E . Swanborough took his benefit at this house . As might have been anticipated , the attendance vvas large , the genial treasurer being a great favourite with every one who knew him . The programme vvas of a mixed character , but exceedingly attractive , and well suited to the occasion . It included , among nthi-r attractions , the best act of " Family
Ties , " a song by liro . E . Terry , and that funniest and best ol burlesques " Nume-sis . " The whole performance was a complete success , and the result a highly deserved compliment to the genial qualities of liro . E . Swanborough . MAY SIREET HEADINGS . ( W . Kensington ) . —A committee of gentlemen , among whom arc the iRev . Gerard Williams , the Rev . H . E . Walker , the Rev . T . H . Cardell , and Mr . G . A . Cook , have inaugurated a series of
Dramatic Notes.
entertainments , consisting mainly of songs and readings to be given in the school-rooms in the above nei ghbour ! hood . It is proposed that these entertainments shall extend over the long winter months , and that the proceeds shall he elevoted to some charitable object . Thc first of the series vvas given on the 5 th inst ., when Mr . anel Mrs . Payne both excellent singers , contributed not a little to the success
of the evening . The second of the series was equall y successful , Mr . Marriner rendering good services to this end . The intense enjoyment exhibited , and the appreciation shown by the poorer classes , who are mainly supporting these entertainments , must be very gratifying to the worth y committee . The third of the series takes place next Tuesday , December 3 rd .
Masonic And General Tidings.
Masonic and General Tidings .
The Quarterly Meeting of the Grand Lodge of England will be held on Wednesday next at Freemasons' Hall , Great Queen-street , W . C Grand Lodge proceedings will commence punctually at 7 o ' clock p . m . KNIGHTS TEMPLAR IN CORNWALL . —Colonel J . W . Peard has been appointed Provincial Grand Prior for Cornwall , in succession to the late Sir Frederick Martin
Williams , Bart ., M . P . There are two Encampments , or Preceptories , in the Province , situated at Truro and T y wartldreath , and , doubtless , the fact of such a popular Mason as Colonel Peard being at the head of affairs will elo much to popularise the Oreler in Cornwall . Sir Freelerick Williams had never been installed , having declined the honour , in consequence of his many other duties , but , we believe , he
much valued the compliment . The Earl of St . Germans was the previous Provincial Grand Prior , and prior to his appointment to Cornwall vvas connected with the Province of Devon . The Installation Meeting of the City of Westminster Lodge , No . 1503 , took place on Thursday last , 28 th inst ., at the Regent Masonic Hall , Air-street , Regentstreet , W . A report will appear in our next .
We hear Bro . Smallpeice has resigned the Preceptorship of the London Masonic Club Lodge of Instruction . The Fifteen Sections will be worked in the Eccleston Lodge of Instruction , 1624 , on the first Saturday in December , Bro Coulson , P . M . in the chair , at the new quarters of thc lodge , King ' s Head , Ebury Brielge , Pimlico . LoTtn CARNARVON . —It is announced that a
marriage is arranged between our Pro Grand Master the Rig ht Hon . the Earl of Carnarvon and Miss Howard , Jof Greystoke . The Fifteen Sections will be worked by the brethren of the Hyde Park Loelge of Instruction , at the Wcstbournc , 1 , Craven-road , Padelington , on Monday , 2 nd December , at 7 o'clock precisely , Bro . George Davis , J . W .
1 G 7 , W . M . The time of meeting of La Tolerance Lodge of Instruction , No . 53 8 , should have been 7 . 45 , instead of 8 . 15 , as stated in our last . The Fifteen Sections will be worked at the Royal Arthur Lodge of Instruction , No . 1360 , held at the Princes ' s Hcad , York-road , Battersca , on Tuesday , December
eejrtl , at 7 p . m . precisely . Bros . Collings , 1585 , W . M . ; Pulsion ! , 1158 , S . W . ; Whitley , 846 , J . W . ; A . Withers , 2 U , Hon . Secretary . Mr . Marshall , the well-known publisher of Fleet-street , was iiitiated into Freemasonry on Saturday last , in the Royal Hanover Lodge , No . 1777 , by Bro . H . A .
Dubois . We are pleased to learn that Bro . Marshall announced his intention of qualifying himself a Life Governor of all the Masonic Charities , as a commencement ; anel also prcsenteel to thc lodge a very handsome Volume of the Sacred Law . Wc think we may congratulate thc Craft on such an acquisition to its roll of members .
A half-yearly Communication of the Grand Lodge of Mark Master Masons will be . held at Freemasons ' Tavern , Great Queen-street , London , on Tuesday next Lodge will be opened at 5 o ' clock . A report of the proceedings will appear in our next . It is announced that tho official dinners given on the eve of the meeting of Parliament will not take place
until thc reassembling of thc two Houses in February . The Installation Festival of St . John ' s Lodge , No . 104 , will be held on Monday week , Dec . 9 th , at Ashton I louse , Greek-street , Stockport . A report of the proceedings will appear in due course . Special Advent Services at St . Anne ' s Church . Bach's " Magnificat , " and " My Spirit vvas in Heaviness , "
will be sung with orchestral accompaniments , under the elirection of Mr . Barnly , on Friday , October 6 th , 13 th and 20 th , at 8 o ' clock . Tickets of admission , free , may be ] obtaineel of Bro . J . E . Shanel ( churchwarden ) , 2 , Albert Mansions , Victoria-street , S . W .
The Worshipful Company of Haberdashers have given a donation of £ 10 in aid of the funds of the Royal Albert Orphan Asylum . EMULATION LODRB OF IMPROVEMENT . —A full report of the proceeding 3 at thc Festival of this popular lodirc will appear in our next .
IIIF . MASONIC MAGAZINE . —The Christmas Number , consisting of ninety-six pages of letter-press , vvitli a hanelsome illuminated cover , will bc ready on December idth . It will contain a new and orig inal story by Anthony Trollopc , a portrait , with biography , of Lonl
Skelmersdale , R . W . Deputy Grand Master of Eng land , and numerous contributions from eminent Masonic writers Price is ., post free is . id . May be had of all bookseller ? , or direct from the office , 198 , Fleet-street , London , E . CADVT .
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The Northern Masonic Mutual Benevolent Association.
pose we succeed m forming an association , say of 200 members , to pay an entrance fee of 20 s . to 40 s . accoreiing to age , ami upon the eleath eif a member , each surviving member to pay into the- treasury the sum of 5 s ., which would make £ 50 ; this sum the Secretary would hand to the representatives of the eleceaseel member . With 200 of a membership , and taking the eleath-rate at
one per cent ., * we would have 2 deaths yearly at a cost of 10 s . for a payment of £ 50 , assessments to be made only on the eleath of a member of the Association . In all American Associations only Masons in gooel standing arc admitted . The limit of age is usually fixed at Co years . It will be seen from the foregoing , and also from the annexed proposed rules and regulations the desirability which
exists in this country for the introduction of this system of Assurance . Wc have the fee'ing that should such a plan as proposed be introduced in connection with the Masonic fraternity of Ireland , new life and energy will be infused into our ancient and worth y Society , by making it more fully what it claims to be , a truly benevolent and charitable organisation .
* One per cent , is the rate ascertained , taking the average of lives at 38 years . This rule may anel eloes vary somewhat , when we compare one with another ; but with a seiies of years , it is unvarying . It vvas first observed and brought to notice in Carlisle , England , and because of its accuracy , has formed the basis of all mortality rates of Insurance Companies since their first formation .
Freemasonry In New Zealand.
FREEMASONRY IN NEW ZEALAND .
CONSECRATION OF THE SOUTHERN CROSS CHAPTER . That the spread of Freemasonry under the English Constitution has been rapid in this province , has been proved by the number of lodges and chapters lately added to the roll of the Grand Loelge . The rising town of Invercargill
has long possessed a most excellent English Craft Lodge , and during the last two years a loelge under the sister Constitution of Scotland has also been formed . In order metaphorically to place the cope-stone on thc foundation already raised , it has for some time past been thc earnest endeavour of several of the most prominent brethren to form a Royal Arch Chapter . For this purpose application
was made to thc Grand Chapter of England , and in reply to that a Charter empowering thc femiation of a chapter vvas granted , anil in elue course reached its destination . A very handsome and complete set of appropriate furniture was also procured from England , and all things being in readiness , invitations to several eminent members cf the Craft were sent out . These were responded to , and on
I hursday , the 19 th September , the day fixed for the consecration and indication of the chapter , the companions of this branch of the Royal Craft met in the elegant little lodge-room attached to thc Southern Cross Lodge , 997 , E . C , and to which the chapter is attached , for thc purpose of assisting in the beautiful ceremonies consequent on its dedication .
The chapter vvas opened in due form by Excellent Comps , E . Nathan , P . M . E . Z ., as Z . ; J . Joyce-, P . M . E . Z ., as H . ; Sydney James , P . M . E . Z . as J . ; C . de Longucville . Graham , J . 942 , as P . S . The usual preliminaries having been disposed of , Ex . Comp . Nathan offered the following prayer : — "Almighty and Eternal God , who in heaven and earth is like unto
Thee ? Thine omniscient eye brings all things into review ; Thine omnipotent arm directs thc movement of the vast creation ; Thine omnipresence pervadcth the secret recesses of tvery heart ; Thy bounteeius goodness and mercy provide tor the wants of all creatures , while Thine infinite greatness and glory far surpass the understanding of the children of men . Vouchsafe , we beseech Thee , O
our Father , to look down with favour on the work we are about to do , and grant that this chapter which we are about in consecrate may so redound to Thy gl-iry that all men may know that Thou alone , who art called Jehovah , art the Most High over all the earth . —So mote it be . " Comp . Burwell , who presieled at thc organ , thtn played
an appropriate voluntary , and the companions were again addressed by Ex . Comp . Nathan . On concluding he again offercel up prayer , and procceeled to consecrate it with corn , while the companions chanted the introit , " Glory bc to God on High , for His mercy endureth for ever . " Ex . Comp . James then sprinkled wine , and Ex . Comp . Joyce oil , the companions meanwhile rendering ' appropriate chants .
1 ne cliaj . ter vvas then dedicated by Ex . Companion Nathan , and declared duly constituted by Ex . Comp . De longueville Graham . — Olugo Dail y Times , Sei . tcmbei 25 th , 18 7 8 . The new Masonic lodge le / kn was opened and consecrated at the Rising Sun lletel , Newton , 111 the presence of a large number of the brotherhood . There were present :
—Bros . G . S . Graham , D . G . M . ; E . T . Wildman , D . D . G . M ., and thc following Grand Lodge Officers : —Bros . Rev . C M . Nelson , D . G . Chaplain ; C . F . Goldshro' , D . G . Treasurer ; H . G . Wade , D . G . Secretary ; E . Willcrcks , D . G . D . C ; Dawson , D . G . A . D . C . ; Hesketh , Org . ; Rattray , Pursuivant . The Masters and oflicers of district lodges were present , also a number of visitors .
'Ihe following officers were inst . illnl in the usual manner : —Bros . J . Warren , W . M . ; D . Chapman , S . W . ; | . Carlaw , J . . ; W . J . Suiter , Tteas- . ; W . Johnson , Sec . ; E . W . Morri-011 anil J . . Mi-ore , Deacons ; T . Walker , I . G .: C . We :. tni ,, ivl , uid , Tj ler ; and I'honias Harnett , .-tewnrd . A beiiiqiitt vvas lie I , I at the close of the ceremonies , which was of ,-i satisfactory ehnrie te-r , and highly civlitable to Captain Ma the host of i ! u . Rising Sun . There was an excellent attendance at thc annual meeting ef the Kilwinning Otago Royal Arch Chapter , No . 11 O ,
Freemasonry In New Zealand.
S . C , on Monday evening , at the Masonic Hall , Moray Place . After the opening of the chapter , anel the transaction of thc usual routine business , a Board of Installed Principals was constituted , and M . E . Comp . W . Caldwell , P . M . E . Z ., assisted by a number of Past Principals , formally installed Ex . Comps . J . A . Fergusson as M . E . Z . ; T . Moodie as H . ; R . Forrest as J . The Board of Installed
Principals was then closed , and the following officers were formally invested with the extinguishing badges of their several offices : —Comps . W . Tait , S . E . ; T . Fogo , S . N . ; P . Adair , Treasurer ; J . Nisbet , P . S . ; J . Barron , is . A . S . ; L . Schulenberg , 2 nd A . S . ; F . Cadie , M . E . M . ; R . Campbell , R . W . M . M . ; S . T . Kerr , Chaplain ; G . Smith , Janitor .
The chapter vvas afterwards closed , and the members , together with several visiters from thc Otago and Joyce Chapters , E . C , repaired to thc Criterion Hotel , where a banquet was ready . The customary loyal and Royal Arch toasts were given , and duly responded to , and the companions scpaiatcdat an early hour .
The annual installation of the officers of the Otago Chapter , No . 844 , E . C , took p lace in the presence of a very large number of companions . The sister chapters represented were the Joyce , 942 , E . C , and Kilwinning , 417 , S . C . After the routine business of the chapter had been transacteel , a Board of Installed Principals was formed , Excellent Comp . Nathan , P . M . E . Z ., acting as
Installing Officer , when E . C . T . Fordycewas installed as P . Z . ; E . C . Walker , P . H . ; and E . C . J . F . Peak , P . S . The P r incipals having been duly installed and saluted according to ancient custom , the following companions were invested in office for the ensuing year : —S . De Leon , S . E . ; G . Marselen , S . N . ; H . Eldrige , P . M . E . Z ., Treas . ; A . Myers ,
P . M . E . Z ., Principal Sojourner ; R . Greenfield , First Assistant Sojourner ; S . N . Muir , Second Assistant Sojourner . The ceremony of installation having been concluded , the Principals anil companions adjourned to a banquet , at which the usual Royal Arch Masonic and loyal toasts were duly given and honoured .
Supreme Council 33 ° .
SUPREME COUNCIL 33 ° .
We have been requested to publish the following changes that have taken place in thc Supreme Council Thirty-third Degree . III . Bro . Dr . Robert Hamilton having rcsigneel his seat
in the Supreme Council , in consequence of his ceasing to reside in England , 111 . Bro General John Studholme Brownrigg , C . B ., has been appointed in his stead , and Bro . Dr . Hamilton has been created a supernumerary member , resi'iing in the West Indies . The Supreme Council is now constituted as follows : —
GRAND PATRON" . 111 . Bro . H . R . H . Albert Edward , Prince of Wales , K . G ., 33 HoNOIIAllV MEMIIEHS OF Sui'REME COUNCIL . III . Bro . H . R . H . Arthur , Duke of Connaught , K . G ., 33 III . Bro . H . R . H . Prince Leopold , K . G ., 33 . SUPHEMK COI-NCII .. 111 . Bro . The Rt . Hon . Lord Skelmerselale-, M . P . S . G .
Commander . III . Bro . Captain Nathaniel George Philips , Pt . M . P . S . G Cr ., eind M . 111 . Lt . G . Commander . 111 . Bro . Major-Gencral Henry Clerk , Grand Treas .-General . 111 . Bro . John Montagu Pulteney Montagu , Grand Chan cellor .
111 . Bro . Licut .-Colonel Shadwell Henry Clerke , Grand Secretary-General . 111 . Bro . Hugh David Sandeman , Grand Treasurer , Foreign Coirespondence . III . Bro . Sir Michael Costa , Grand Captain of Guards . III . Bro . Colonel Alexander William Adair , Sov . Grand Inspector-General .
III . Bro . General John Studholme Brownngg , C . B ., Sov , Grand Inspector-General . 111 . Bro . The Hon . Dr . Robert Hamilton , Supernumerary Member , residing in the West Indies . All official letters should be addressed to thc Grand Secctary-General , No . 33 , Golden-square , W ., at which ddress all information concerning the Ancient and Acpted Rite can be obtained .
Dramatic Notes.
DRAMATIC NOTES .
NEW ROYALTY . —The new programme at this houix embraces the well-known comic drama , " Checkmate , " which is excellently played , and . provokes constant and hearty laughter , and Burnaiul's latest burlesque " Overproof , " as good a piece of fooling as ever vvas seen . Miss . Kate Stanley as the little girl " only five" is perfectly
irresistible , her " get up" is so good , her face so pretty , and she contrives with it to put on such a sweet , innocent baby-face , that she looks simply— " a fine girl for her age . " In two songs " put mc in my little bed " and " only five , " Miss Kate Stanley is nightly encored . The whole piece is full of fun , and should be seen by all lovers of good buries em e-.
STRAND THEATRE . —On Saturday morning last Bro . E . Swanborough took his benefit at this house . As might have been anticipated , the attendance vvas large , the genial treasurer being a great favourite with every one who knew him . The programme vvas of a mixed character , but exceedingly attractive , and well suited to the occasion . It included , among nthi-r attractions , the best act of " Family
Ties , " a song by liro . E . Terry , and that funniest and best ol burlesques " Nume-sis . " The whole performance was a complete success , and the result a highly deserved compliment to the genial qualities of liro . E . Swanborough . MAY SIREET HEADINGS . ( W . Kensington ) . —A committee of gentlemen , among whom arc the iRev . Gerard Williams , the Rev . H . E . Walker , the Rev . T . H . Cardell , and Mr . G . A . Cook , have inaugurated a series of
Dramatic Notes.
entertainments , consisting mainly of songs and readings to be given in the school-rooms in the above nei ghbour ! hood . It is proposed that these entertainments shall extend over the long winter months , and that the proceeds shall he elevoted to some charitable object . Thc first of the series vvas given on the 5 th inst ., when Mr . anel Mrs . Payne both excellent singers , contributed not a little to the success
of the evening . The second of the series was equall y successful , Mr . Marriner rendering good services to this end . The intense enjoyment exhibited , and the appreciation shown by the poorer classes , who are mainly supporting these entertainments , must be very gratifying to the worth y committee . The third of the series takes place next Tuesday , December 3 rd .
Masonic And General Tidings.
Masonic and General Tidings .
The Quarterly Meeting of the Grand Lodge of England will be held on Wednesday next at Freemasons' Hall , Great Queen-street , W . C Grand Lodge proceedings will commence punctually at 7 o ' clock p . m . KNIGHTS TEMPLAR IN CORNWALL . —Colonel J . W . Peard has been appointed Provincial Grand Prior for Cornwall , in succession to the late Sir Frederick Martin
Williams , Bart ., M . P . There are two Encampments , or Preceptories , in the Province , situated at Truro and T y wartldreath , and , doubtless , the fact of such a popular Mason as Colonel Peard being at the head of affairs will elo much to popularise the Oreler in Cornwall . Sir Freelerick Williams had never been installed , having declined the honour , in consequence of his many other duties , but , we believe , he
much valued the compliment . The Earl of St . Germans was the previous Provincial Grand Prior , and prior to his appointment to Cornwall vvas connected with the Province of Devon . The Installation Meeting of the City of Westminster Lodge , No . 1503 , took place on Thursday last , 28 th inst ., at the Regent Masonic Hall , Air-street , Regentstreet , W . A report will appear in our next .
We hear Bro . Smallpeice has resigned the Preceptorship of the London Masonic Club Lodge of Instruction . The Fifteen Sections will be worked in the Eccleston Lodge of Instruction , 1624 , on the first Saturday in December , Bro Coulson , P . M . in the chair , at the new quarters of thc lodge , King ' s Head , Ebury Brielge , Pimlico . LoTtn CARNARVON . —It is announced that a
marriage is arranged between our Pro Grand Master the Rig ht Hon . the Earl of Carnarvon and Miss Howard , Jof Greystoke . The Fifteen Sections will be worked by the brethren of the Hyde Park Loelge of Instruction , at the Wcstbournc , 1 , Craven-road , Padelington , on Monday , 2 nd December , at 7 o'clock precisely , Bro . George Davis , J . W .
1 G 7 , W . M . The time of meeting of La Tolerance Lodge of Instruction , No . 53 8 , should have been 7 . 45 , instead of 8 . 15 , as stated in our last . The Fifteen Sections will be worked at the Royal Arthur Lodge of Instruction , No . 1360 , held at the Princes ' s Hcad , York-road , Battersca , on Tuesday , December
eejrtl , at 7 p . m . precisely . Bros . Collings , 1585 , W . M . ; Pulsion ! , 1158 , S . W . ; Whitley , 846 , J . W . ; A . Withers , 2 U , Hon . Secretary . Mr . Marshall , the well-known publisher of Fleet-street , was iiitiated into Freemasonry on Saturday last , in the Royal Hanover Lodge , No . 1777 , by Bro . H . A .
Dubois . We are pleased to learn that Bro . Marshall announced his intention of qualifying himself a Life Governor of all the Masonic Charities , as a commencement ; anel also prcsenteel to thc lodge a very handsome Volume of the Sacred Law . Wc think we may congratulate thc Craft on such an acquisition to its roll of members .
A half-yearly Communication of the Grand Lodge of Mark Master Masons will be . held at Freemasons ' Tavern , Great Queen-street , London , on Tuesday next Lodge will be opened at 5 o ' clock . A report of the proceedings will appear in our next . It is announced that tho official dinners given on the eve of the meeting of Parliament will not take place
until thc reassembling of thc two Houses in February . The Installation Festival of St . John ' s Lodge , No . 104 , will be held on Monday week , Dec . 9 th , at Ashton I louse , Greek-street , Stockport . A report of the proceedings will appear in due course . Special Advent Services at St . Anne ' s Church . Bach's " Magnificat , " and " My Spirit vvas in Heaviness , "
will be sung with orchestral accompaniments , under the elirection of Mr . Barnly , on Friday , October 6 th , 13 th and 20 th , at 8 o ' clock . Tickets of admission , free , may be ] obtaineel of Bro . J . E . Shanel ( churchwarden ) , 2 , Albert Mansions , Victoria-street , S . W .
The Worshipful Company of Haberdashers have given a donation of £ 10 in aid of the funds of the Royal Albert Orphan Asylum . EMULATION LODRB OF IMPROVEMENT . —A full report of the proceeding 3 at thc Festival of this popular lodirc will appear in our next .
IIIF . MASONIC MAGAZINE . —The Christmas Number , consisting of ninety-six pages of letter-press , vvitli a hanelsome illuminated cover , will bc ready on December idth . It will contain a new and orig inal story by Anthony Trollopc , a portrait , with biography , of Lonl
Skelmersdale , R . W . Deputy Grand Master of Eng land , and numerous contributions from eminent Masonic writers Price is ., post free is . id . May be had of all bookseller ? , or direct from the office , 198 , Fleet-street , London , E . CADVT .