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bers : Bros . S . Funkensztein , 1017 ; J . Lichtenfeld , 205 ; A . J . Chapman , S 34 ; and \ V . Eastgate , S 34 . Ten guineas from the funds were voted to Bro . Read to go on his list as Steward to the Girls' School . Lodge was closed in perfect harmony . ————

COVENT GARDEN LODGE ( No . 1614 ) . —At the meeting held on the 17 th ult . there were present Bros . Ford , VV . M . ; Fowles , S . W . ; Frank Gulliford , J . VV . ; C . Ralph , S . D . ; G . H . Reynolds , J . D . ; G . Coleman , I . G . ; W . H . Richardson , Preceptor ; G . Reynolds , Sec . ; Graham , J . Woodward , II . Robinson , W . C . Smith , Lewis , Corby , Shannon , and E . VV . Smith . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of

the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Graham offering himself as a candidate for initiation , the VV . M . was pleased to rehearse the ceremony . Bro . Corby having offered himself a candidate for passing , he was duly questioned and entrusted , and retired . Lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the VV . M . rehearsed the ceremony of F . C . Lodge was resumed to the First Degree . Bro . Fowles having been elected W . M . for the ensuing week , and

appointed his officers in rotation , lodge was closed in due form . The first meetingof the Charitable Association connected with the lodge of instruction then took place , Bro . G . Coleman , W . M . 1 G 14 , acting as President , in the unavoidable absence of liro . VV . H . Gulliford , I . P . M . 1614 . Bros . Fowles and Ford having been voted tellers , a ballot was

drawn for obtaining a life subscribership in one of the Masonic Charities , which fell to Bro . C . Ralph . A vote of thanks was then passed to liro . G . Coleman for his kindness and attention in presiding over the meeting . The Secretary , Bro . G . Reynolds , stated he would be most happy to have the names of many more brethren added to the Association . ————

EARL OF LATHOM LODGE ( No . 1922 ) . —The weekly meeting of this lodge was held on the lOth ult ., at the Station Hotel , Camberwell New-road . Present : Bros . Paton , W . M . ; Johnstone , Preceptor ; Spencer , S . W . ; Eidmans , J . VV . ; Smith , S . D . ; Clarke , J . D . ; Baker , I . G . ; also Bros . Sims , Rowlands , Sutton , Lane , Gardner , Hampton , C . Evans , and Mackie . The lodge was opened in due form and the minutes of last lodge meeting were

read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the questions leading to the Third Degree were put to and answered by Bro . Sutton . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree and the ceremony of raising rehearsed , Bro . Sutton acting as candidate . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree and the W . M . vacatedthe chair in favour of Bro . Charles Evans , who in an able manner rehearsed the ceremony of initiation , Bro .

Rowlands acting as candidate . The W . M . rose for first and second time . Bro . Spencer was elected VV . M . for the ensuing meeting and was pleased to appoint his officers in rotation . The VV . M . rose for the third time and received the good wishes of the bicthrcn . Nothing further . offering lor the good of Freemasonry the lodge was closed in due form , in peace and harmony . At the meeting on the 23 rd ult . there were present Bros .

Eidmans , VV . M . ; Johnson , Preceptor ; Stokes , S . W . ; l ' arkhouse , I . W . ; Sutton , S . D . ; i ' orstcr , J . D . ; Thomson , I . G . ; I'aton , Sec . ; Marshall , VVise , Smith , Mackie , and Spencer . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous lodge were read and confirmed . Bro . Wise worked the Second Section of the Lecture , assisted by the brethren . The W . M . rehearsed the ceremony of initiation , Bro . Mackie acting as candidate . The

Preceptor worked the Third Section of the Lecture , assisted by the brethren . The VV . M . rose for the first time , and Bro . C . A . Marshall , 1922 , was elected a joining member of the lodge . The VV . M . rose for the second time , and Bro . Stokes was elected W . M . for the ensuing meeting , and was pleased to appoint his officers in rotation . The W . M . rose for the third time , and it was resolved to invite the brethren of the

Southern Star Lodge to work the Fifteen Sections . The Secretary gave notice of his intention to take the feeling of thebrethrenon some future occasion as to the desirability of forming a Charitable Association in connection with the lodge . Nothing further offering for the good of Masonry , the lodge was closed according to ancient custom in peace and harmony , the Preceptor giving the long address .

Royal Arch.

Royal Arch .

BOLTON . —Chapter of Concord ( No . 37 ) . —The annual installation festival of this old chapter was held at the Swan Hotel , on Monday , the 21 st ult . The chapter was opened by Comp . James Walker , Z . ; ( aincs Newton , P . Z ., P . P . G . S . N ., acting II . ; and J . Mills , J . There were also present Comps . G . P . Brockbank , P . Z ., P . P . G . S . N . ; James Brown , P . Z . ; E . M . Garstang , P . S . ; John Booth , John Hardcastle , Henry Greenwood , James

Naylor , II . Koilet , Janitor ; and others . Visitors : Comps . J . II . Sillitoe , Prov . G . J . ; and VV . Cooper , J . elect 34 S . After the minutes of the previous meeting had been read and confirmed , the companions , in accordance with notice given upon the summons , proceeded to elect a companion to fill the office of Z . in consequence of the lamented death of Comp . S . Crowthcr , Z . elect . The ballot was unanimously in favour of Comp James Newton , P . Z ., who

was installed in the First Principal's chair b y Comp . J . H . Sillitoe , who also installed Comp . J . Mills , II . ; and Comp . E . M . Garstang , J . The following officers were invested , viz .: Comps . G . P . Brockbank , P . Z ., S . E . and Treas . ; John Booth , P . S . ; John Hardcastle , 1 st Asst . Sojr . ; James Naylor , 2 nd Asst . Sojr . ; and H . Roilct ,

Janitor . A vote of thanks was proposed and heartily accorded to Comp . Sillitoe for his services as Installing Principal . The chapter was closed in solemn form , after which the companions adjourned to a banquet , served by mine host Comp . Greenwood , who on this special occasion added lustre to his well-earned reputation as a

caterer . WHITEHAVEN . —Sun , Square , and Compasses Chapter ( No . 119 ) . —The quarterly convocation of this chapter was held on the 18 th ult ., when Comp . E . Clarke , M . E . Z ,, Prov . G . 2 nd Asst . S ., presided , supported as follows : Comps . F . Hodgson , Prov . G . Stwd .,

H . ; W . Bewlay , | . ; | . T . Ray , S . E . ; VV . B . Cowman , Prov . G . Swd . Br ., ' S . N . ; VV . Sandwith , Prov . G . J ., P . Z ,, as P . S . ; J . Casson , Janitor j John Barr , Prov . G . H ., P . Z . ; K . Tyson ' , P . P . G . D . C , P . Z . ; T . Atkinson , P . P . G . 1 st Asst . S ., P . Z . ; G . Dalrymple , P . P . G . Swd . Br ., P . Z . ; Rev . Stuart Hall , J . Rothery , W . C . Johns , R , W , Moore ,

Royal Arch.

J . C . Thompson , W . Carlyle , \ . Eden , L . Ward , C . Goro-Ring , and others . On the confirmation of the minutes , the ballot was taken for Bros . E . Jackson , T . Coward , G . P . Abraham , and Chas . Christoplierson , all of 1073 , who were accepted and exalted to the Supreme Degice . The chapter was then closed in form .

TWICKENHAM . —Sir Francis Burdett Chapter ( No . 1503 ) . —This prosperous chapter met at the Albany Hotel on the 24 th ult . Among those present were Comps . VV . Taylor , P . Z ., acting M . E . Z ., in the absence of Comp . Rushworth ; W . H . Saunders , II ., M . E . Z . elect ; T . C . Walls , P . P . G . D . C . Middx ., j . and acting S . E . ; R . Saunders , S . N . ; the Rev . L . D'Orsey , Chap . ; Cama , P . P . G . S . B . Middx ., P . Z . ; R . Thrupp , P . Z ., P . P . G . H .,

& c ; H . C Levander , P . G . S . E . Middx ., Hon . Member ; Richnell , and others . The visitors were Comps . Dr . Clark , P . Z . ; Dodd , S . Paul , Inglis , and Motion . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the ballot was taken upon behalf of Comp . Inglis for joining , and for Bros . E . Jenkins , I . G . 1503 , and Gurney , J . D . 1503 , for exaltation , and it proving to be unanimous , the two latter were duly and impressively

admitted to the degree of R . A . T he ceremony of installing the three Principals , Comps . W . 11 . Saunders , T . C . Walls , and R . H . Saunders , was ably performed by Comp . R . Thrupp . The officers invested for the year ensuing were Comps . Richnell , S . E . ; the Rev . S . H . Saunders , S . N . : Smiles , P . S . ( by deputy ); the Rev . L . D'Orsey , Chap . ; Dunkley , Org . ; and Harrison , Tyler . Previously to the chapter being closed thesum of five guineas each was respectively voted to Comps . VV . Taylor and Cama as Stewards to the

Girls' and Hoys' Festivals . A vote of thanks was given to Ex . Comp . S . Paul for his services as acting P . S ., and a similar vote was passed to Ex . Comp . Thrupp as Installing Officer . ^ The brethren then adjourned to the banquet . Upon the removal of the cloth the customary toasts followed . The Royal toasts were drunk in silence , and after the pledge of "The Grand Officers" the Dead March in "Saul" was played out of respect for the memory of the late Duke of Albany . The proceedings terminated at an early hour .

Mark Masonry.

Mark Masonry .

WOOLWICH . —Florence Nightingale Lodge ( No . 44 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge took place on the 15 th ult ., at the Masonic Hall , William-street , when Bro . Sidney Clarke , VV . M . elect , was , with the usual ceremony , placed in the chair as VV . M . for the ensuing 12 months . Bro . Capt . Eugene Swcny , P . M ., P . P . G . J . O . Kent , was the installing officer , and carried out the work admirably , although unprepared , as our late esteemed

Asst . Grand Secretary , Bro . I ) . Dewar , had promised to attend and perform the ceremony of installation , but unfortunatel y was at the time on that which proved to be his death bed . The following officers were invested : Bros . Dr . C . II . Y . Godwin , P . P . G . D . C . Kent , S . W . ( by proxy , he being at the present time on service in Egypt ); G . C . Mathams , J . VV . ; C . II . G . Risch , M . O . ; E . Denton , S . O . ; K . Ugland , J . O ., Sec ; Eugene

Swcny , P . M ., Treas , ; R . Pidcock , P . M ., Reg . of Mks . ; F . G . Nichols , S . D . ; E . Riddle , J . D . ; and J . Lackland , Tyler . Among other brethren present were Bros . C . Coupland , P . M . 22 G , P . P . G . S . W . Kent ; Dr . Jos . Pope , P . M . 946 ; T . Holleyman , S . W . and W . M . elect 226 , P . P . G . A . D . C . Kent ; C Jolly , 22 G , Prov . G . Org . Kent ( Freemason ) , and others . A Past Master ' s jewel , of the value of to guineas , was presented to Bro . Capt . J . Sculley , R . I I . A ,,

the ( . P . M ., as a token of the esteem in which he is held by the brethren , and for valuable services rendered the lodge by him during his year of ofiice , and Bro . Sculley returned thanks in suitable terms . Before the lodge was closed the VV . M . referred in feeling terms to the great loss the Order had sustained by the untimel y death of H . R . H . the Duke of Albany , P . G . M . M . ol England , and also to the personal loss the brethren of the lodge had met with by the death

of Bro . Capt . J . J . Donally , of the O . S . Army Service Corps . 'The banquet was served in the hall by Bro . W . Moulder , of the Duke of Connaught Coffee Tavern , in rare style , and the cloth being cleared the VV . M . gave the usual loyal and Mark Masonic toasts , nor were the provincial toasts forgotten , the VV . M . eulogising in no measured terms the admirable Masonry of the esteemed Prov . G . M ., Bro . the Rev . T . Robinson , M . A ., whose health was drunk with

cheers . Bro . Jolly having responded to the toast , Bro . Sculley . I . P . M ., proposed "The Health of the W . M . " He said he felt assured that under the hands of llro . Clarke the lodge would lose none of its lustre , indeed he knew of no one so well qualified to add to the material prosperity of the lodge as their esteemed VV . M ., who was an old P . M . in the Craft and a rare lover of Masonry . Bro . Clarke said he rose with a great deal of pleasure to

thank them for their hearty reception of his name , and while he full y appreciated the honourable position he that day occupied , yet he would rather have seen their old friend and good brother Dr . Godwin in the chair , a position he would have held had not the call of duty taken him away on foreign service . He hoped , however , they would have Bro . Godwin with them b y that time next year , and that he might be spared to fill the chair of the Florence Nightingale

Lodge . He had received a letter from Bro . Gordon , who was in Egypt , in whicli he congratulated him ( Uro . Clarke ) on arriving at the chair , and wished him and the brethren a pleasant and prosperous year of office . For himself , he could assure them that he should do all in his power for the comfort and happiness of the brethren and the welfare of the lodge . In giving the toast of " The Visitors " the Worshipful

Master said they had a " Pope " with them that night who would not anathematize them as the Pope of Rome had done or was about to do . Their Pope was a genial hearted brother , whose presence they all delighted to honour and who had been faithful to the Florence Nightingale Lodges , both Craft and Mark , for years past . In Bro . Holleyman also they had a good Mason , and the VV . M . elect of a

neighbouring lodge ; let them therefore give their visitors a bumper . Bro . Pope , in a facetious speech , acknowledged the compliment , and Bro . Holleyman also briefly responded . "The Installing Officer" was the next toast , and Bro . Sweney returned thanks . " The Past Masters " and " Officers , " concluded the proceedings , which were most harmonious and enjoyable .

Mark Masonry.

READING . —Leopold Lodge ( No . 235 ) . —The adjourned installation meetingof this lodge was held at the Masonic Hall , on the 21 st ult ., when there were present Bros . S . Bradley , W . M . ; G . Westall , P . M ., acting S . W . ; H . W . Homann , J . VV . ; VV . C . Moffatt , M . O . ; K . Glasspool , S . O . ; VV . Morris , P . M . 257 , acting J . O . ; Rev . R . P . Bent , P . G . C , Chap . ; I . T . Stransom , Treas . ; H . Creed ,

R . M . ; VV . Ravenscroft , Sec ; VV . Collins , S . D . ; C H . Tench , J . D . ; W . Hickie , Org . ; J . W . Lindars , I . G . ; VV . J . James , Steward ; VV . Hemmings , Tyler ; Pulley , P . M . ; Margrett , P . M . ; Stephens , D . P . G . M ., P . M . ; Flanagan , P . M . ; C . Park , 247 , P . M . ; Tubbs , Vowles , F . J . Ferguson , Thompson , Sydenham , and Ridley , and the following visitors : Bros . Kirchhoffer , G . J . O . ; Davison

, G . Treas . j Thatcher , VV . M . 37 ; D'Almaine , VV . M . 225 ; Rev . F . W . Thoytes , P . G . C ; Capt . Golding , VV . M . 55 ; Benham , P . M . 54 ; Harvey , M . O . 37 ; Wennett , S . O . 59 ; Dr . I . cighton-Coleman , Kennedy , and others . Apologies for non-attendance were read from the M . W . G . M . M . M ., Lord Henniker ; Bros . F . Binckes , G . Sec ; and many other brethren .

' I he minutes of the last regular lodge were read , confirmed , and signed by the VV . M . The Secretary reported that the floral wreath voted at the last lodge had been presented at St . George ' s Chapel on the morning of the 4 th ult . The addresses of condolence to her Most Gracious Majesty the Queen and H . R . H . the Duchess of Albany were then read , approved , and siirncd bv the VV . M . and

Past Masters . A ballot was taken for Bros , the Rev . II . Wells , VV . A . Simmons , and C . F . Simmons , and declared clear , and these brethren being in attendance , were advanced to the honourable Degree of M . M . M . by the VV . M . with full musical ceremony , Bro . Taylor , 09 , presiding at the organ . The V . W . Bro . Chas . Stephens , D . P . G . M ., then assumed the throne , and installed the V . W . Bro . Rev . R . P .

Bent , 1 . G . C , into the chair of A . in a vary impressive and perfect manner . The W . M . appointed and invested his officers as follows : Bros . S . Bradley , I . P . M . ; II . VV . Homann , S . W . ; R . Glasspool , J . VV . ; VV . Moffatt , M . O . ; C . G . Butler , J . O . ; Rev . H . Wells , Chap . ; C . II . Tench , R . M . ; J . T . Stransom , Treas . ; J . VV . Lindars , Sec ; VV . Collins , S . D . ; F . J . Ferguson , J . D . ; E .

Margrctr , P . M ., D . C ; VV . Ravenscroft , Org . ; W . Hickie , I . G . ; T . R . Vowles and I . E . Sydenham , Stwds . ; and Hemmings , Tyler . The VV . M . had much pleasure in performing his first duty in the lodge by presenting a valuable Past Master ' s jewel to the I . P . M ., Bro . S . Bradley , which was acknowledged in suitable terms . Uro . Glasspool , I . W ., proposed that the sum of five

guineas be contributed to the Mark Benevolent Fund , the amount to be placed on the list of Bro . Pulley , Prov . Grand Sec , which was seconded , and carried unanimously . Bro . Ravenscroft , Sec , was then requested to retire from the lodge , and in his absence Uro . Stephens , D . P . G . M ., proposed , and liro . Pulley , Prov . G . Sec , seconded , that a jewel be presented to Bro . Ravenscroft in recognition of

his valuable services to the lodge as Secretary for the past three years . This was carried by acclamation . Bro . Ravenscroft then re-entered the lodge , and was addressed by the VV . M ., who communicated to him the result of the last proposition . Bro . Ravenscroft expressed his sincere thanks for the unexpected honour conferred upen him , and said he should ever wear the jewel with pride and

a happy remembrance of the pleasant performance of tin ' duties of his office . Lodge being closed , the brethren adjourned t « the Great Western Hotel , where a sumptuous dinner was provided b y Bro . Flanagan , P . M ., after which the usual loyal and Mark Masonic toasts were duly presented , and a very pleasant evening enjoyed , with the musical assistance of liro . Taylor and others .

DERBY . —Duke of Connaught Lodge ( No . 246 ) . —The regular meeting was held at the Masonic Hall , on the 15 th ult . In the regretted absence of the VV . M ., Bro . G . T . Wright , through illness , the chair was occupied by Bro . VV . L . Ball , I . P . M ., P . G . D . of C The following officers and brethren were in attendance : Bros . Percy Wallis , G . Stwd ., as S . W . ; J . O . Manton , J . W . ; VV .

Whittaker , as S . O . ; T . Horslcy , as J . O . ; J . Bland , Sec ; Edgar Home , S . D . ; G . R . Dalton , as I . G . ; and VV . Stone , Tyler . Visitor : liro . 'Thomas Cox , VV . M . 302 , P . G . J . O . The ballot was taken for Bros . J . R . Cain , I . P . M . of Craft Lodge 353 , and F . S . Dunwcll , of same lodge , and being clear , both were duly advanced in excellent style by the acting W . M . The ballot was taken for

the VV . M . for the ensuing year , and Bro . J . II . Lawson , S . W ., was elected , Bro . E . C Milligan , P . M ., being reelected Treas . The Secretary proposed , and the acting S . W . seconded a motion that the lodge send a vote of condolence to Grand Mark Lodge on the death of the Duke of Albany , P . G . M ., and lodge was then closed . Refreshment followed in the lower hall , Bro . P . Wallis

in responding for the Grand Officers intimated his intention of going as Steward to the festival ol the Mark Benevolent Fund in July . The VV . M . proposed "The Health of the newly advanced brethren , " who suitably responded , expressing high approval of the ceremony , and the Degree generally . " The Officer's Healths " having been proposed by Bro . Wallis , G . Stwd ., and responded to , the brethren adjourned .

Births, Marriages, And Deaths.

Births , Marriages , and Deaths .

BIRTHS . GREEN . —On the 28 th ult ., at Stafford Lodge , Exeter , the wife of S . N . Green , of a son .

MARRIAGES . ROTHERY—BIRDSEVE . —On the 19 th ult ., at Hackney , H . J . Rothery , of Bexley , Kent , to Marian , daughter of Bro . H . Birdseye , of Clapton . PEARCE—LAWRENCE . —On the 19 th ult ., at St . Paul ' s

Church , Heme Hill , London , S . E ., by the Rev . S . F . Bridge , Bro . John Pearce , M . M ., of Hannibal Lodge , No . 224 , Grand Registrar of Ireland , St . Georges , Bermuda , second son of the late Bro . John Pearce , Wellington Lodge , No . S 05 , ' 59 , to Emily Sarah , daughter of the late W . H . Lawrence .

DEATHS . COSTA . —On the 29 th ult ., Bro . Sir Michael Costa , P . G . W . and P . G . O ., age 70 .