Lodges And Chapters Of Instruction.

HORNSEY CHAPTER ( No . 890 ) . —A meeting of this chapter was held on Friday , the 5 th inst ., at the Prince of Wales Hotel , corner of Eastbourne-terrace and Bishop ' sroad , Paddington , W ., when there were present Comps . F . J . Sutthery , M . E . Z . 27 G , M . E . Z . ; J . Cruttenden , 779 , H . ; A . C Durrant , M . E . Z . 12 , H . 276 , J .: J . Davies ,

M . E . Z . 733 , Treas . ; H . Dehane , P . Z . S 90 , S . E . ; T . C Edmonds , P . Z . 1507 , S . N . ; F . H . Meggy , P . S . 276 , P . S . ; A . Lucking , P . Z . 1000 , P . A . G . D . C . Eng ., ist Asst . S . ; T . J . D . Cramphorn . 276 , 2 nd Asst . S . ; J . C Tilt , S . N . 262 , Stwd . ; W . I . Ferguson , P . Z . 1056 ; W . M . Stiles , P . Z . 1507 ; G . N " . Watts , P . Z . 1196 ; G . Gregory , P . S . 862 ; and W . Hillier , S 34 . Comp . E . J . Wick , 276 , was a visitor .

The chapter was opened , and the minutes of the last convocation were read and confirmed . The ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed , Comp . Wick being the candidate , who with Comps . Lucking and Cramphorn were elected members and acknowledged the compliment . A vote of thanks was passed to the Essex companions for the excellent manner they had rehearsed the duties of the evening , which compliment was acknowledged by Comp . Sutthery ,

M . E . Z . 276 . The ceremony of installation of Third Principal was rehearsed by Comp . Durrant . Communications were read from Comps . S . Cochrane , G . T . Eng ., and F . Wood , P . Z . 1000 , regretting their inability to attend , and Comp . Stiles expressed his thanks to those companions who are supporting him in his candidature for Grand Treasurer . The M . E . Z . having risen the usual number of times , " Hearty good wishes" were accorded , and the chapter was closed .

STAR CHAPTER ( No . 1275 ) . —The usual weekly meeting was held at the Stirling Castle Hotel , Church-street , Camberwell , on Friday , the 2 Sth ult ., when there were present Comps . Phillips , M . E . Z . ; Grummant , H . ; Bannister , J . ; F . Hilton , P . Z ., Preceptor ; Stone , S . E . ; J . Evans , S . N . ; W . Dawson , P . S . ; Andrews , Dunn , Kirby , North , Dr . Adams , and Addington . The chapter was regularly opened , and the minutes of the

previous convocation were read and confirmed . The ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed , Comp . Dr . Adams personating the candidate . Comp . Addington heartily thanked the _ companions for their kind expressions of sympathy during his late illness . It was resolved that the annual supper take place on Friday , June 9 th , at the Surrey

Masonic Hall , and that Comp . Mclntyre North , M . E . Z . , 275 i preside on that occasion . Comps . Grummant , Dunn , Addington , and Phillips will act as Stewards . Comp . T . Grummant , H ., was elected M . E . Z . for the next meeting , when an installation ceremony will be rehearsed . The chapter was then closed .

Order Of The Secret Monitor.

Order of the Secret Monitor .

Premier Conclave ( No . i ) . —This conclave held a meeting at the Holborn Restaurant , on the 9 th inst ., when there were present , amongst others , Bros . F . A . Philbrick , Q . C , P . G . S . R ., & c ; J . M . Bastone , S . R . ; Capt . T . C . Walls , P . G . Std . Br ., S . R . elect ; the Rev . A . Oxford , M . A ., Guide ; Stewart Browne , Stwd . ; W . G . Lemon , J . P ., G . Treai ., Treas . ; C Gross , M . D ., P . G . Gdr ., Sec ; Dr . Roberts , P . G . S . ; A . Gammon , J . J .

Pakes , P . G . C ; and others . The minutes of the previous convocation were read and confirmed . The report of the Audit Committee having been received and adopted , Bro . Pakes ably installed Bro . Capt . Walls as Supreme Ruler . The following appointments and investitures took place : Bros , the Rev . A . Oxford , M . A ., C . ; Stewart Browne , G . ; W . G , Lemon , Treas . ; Dr . Gross , Sec . ; J . Tickle , Stwd . ; A , Gammon , ist V . D . ; Dr . Roberts , 2 nd V . D . ;

Captain-Surgeon H . Thomas , 3 rd V . D . ; R . Roy , M . A ., 4 th V . D . ; S . Gammon , Gdr . ; and Freeman , Sentinel . Bro , Dr . Roberts was nominated to represent the conclave as Grand Steward . A vote of thanks was passed to the Installing Officer . Apologies for non-attendance were received from Bros . Dr . Zachari , S . G . R . ; J . Collins , P . S . R . ; Lewis Thomas , P . G . S . R . ; J . Tickle , R . Roy , and many others . The conclave was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to the banquet . The usual toasts followed , and were duly honoured .

Presentation To Bro. S. Cochrane, Grand Treasurer.

PRESENTATION TO BRO . S . COCHRANE , GRAND TREASURER .

At a dinner held at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street , on the I 2 th inst ., Bro . Samuel Cochrane , G . Treas ., was presented with an illuminated address , and a set of Grand Lodge clothing and insignia of . the important office to which he was unanimously elected . Bro .

H . J . Lardner , P . P . G . D . C . Surrey , presided , and was supported by Bros . H . J . Felton , P . M ., and J . Stephens , P . M ., Vice-Chairmen ; Capt . T . C . Walls , G . Steward , Treasurer ; Edwin Storr , P . M ., Hon . Sec ; Samuel Cochrane , G . Treas . ; Geo . Everett , P . G . Treas . ; A . A . Pendlebury , A . G . Sec . ; Geo . Read , P . M . ; John Stevens , P . M . ; Wm . Shurmur , P . P . G . Treas . Essex ;

Dr . Lovett , P . M . ; W . Radcliffe , P . M . ; W . A . Scurrah , P . P . G . S . Works Middx . ; A . H . Scurrah , P . G . S . Works Middx . ; J . Irvine ; W . M . Stiles , P . M . ; A . J . Berry , P . M . ; j . F . Saunders ; T . C . Edmonds , P . M . ; J . Pain , P . M . ; H . G . Danby , I . P . M . ; E . C . Mulvey , P . P . G . S . B . Surrey ; S . H . Kinsey ; U . Latreille , P . M . ; T . Wyer ; J . P . Allen , P . M . ; C . H . KOhler , P . M . ;

G . Cordwell , P . M . ; H . Mitchell , W . R . Cooper , J . Boulton , W . F . Potter , H . Stiles , and others . After a substantial repast had been disposed of , "The Queen and the Craft , " and " H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , M . W . G . M . " were heartil y honoured . In proposing "The Grand Officers , " the CHAIRMAN said the presence of Bro . Everett P . G . Treas . showed

that although he had obtained a high position at the hands of the Craft , he was still one among them and would always do what he could for the advancement of Freemasonry . . They were also pleased that evening to see Bro . Pendlebury , Asst . G . Sec , who had worked worthily and well for many years in Freemasonry , and would also congratulate Bro . Capt . Walls on obtaining the position of G . Steward .

Presentation To Bro. S. Cochrane, Grand Treasurer.

Bro . GEO . EVERETT , P . G . Treas ., in response , said he was pleased to attend and support their good friend , the present G . Treas ., Bro . Cochrane . It recalled to his mind a similar honour done him , which would remain with him as long as he lived . With regard tc the Grand Officers , they were always ready and willing tc do what they could in the interests of Freemasonry .

Bro . A . A . PENDLEBURY , Asst . G . Sec , also briefly replied . The CHAIRMAN then said : Wehavemet to celebrate and congratulate our esteemed Bro . Sam . Cochrane , on his accession to the honourable office of Grand Treasurer of Grand Lodge . It must be a feeling of great gratification to any brother , who after a series of

years in Masonic service has found that his efforts have been appreciated , and he receives the reward he deserves . To my mind there is nothing more acceptable , more gratifying , or a higher ambition to aim at than Grand Treasurer of Grand Lodge . It is an office that can only be acquired by good Masonic service and good work to the Craft . It has been said by brethren on

many occasions that the office of G . Treasurer is one that ought not to be placed in the hands of the Craft , and that if it were by appointment it would be more acceptable to the brethren . I am glad to hear you say " No , " for I am of opinion that it is one of thQse privileges that the Craft ought to be particularly jealous about . We have met to congratulate

Bro . Cochrane on his honour , and there is no one more heartily rejoices than I do myself . He has been a good , hard-working , and zealous Mason . He is a Past Master of the Victoria Lodge , in which he was initiated—and I think that every Mason should pass the chair of his mother lodge—and there he distinguished himself very much . Then we have him in Fidelity Lodge , No . 3 ,

where he passed the chair , and where , I think , for many years he was a leading light . After that we find him in the formation of a new lodge , for he became the father and first W . M . of the Duke of Fife Lodge , and that has been a success . He has not only been active in Freemasonry , but he is a very great commercial man , and has undertaken the duties of one of the largest

livery companies . We shall find him in the next and following year Master of that very Worshipful Company—the Dyers . Notwithstanding his manifold duties , we find him undertaking the membership of the Board of General Purposes , which he occupied for three years , and distinguished himself as one of its most active members . We also find him on the

Finance and Premises Committees of that Board . Therefore , however , great an honour it is to be Grand Treasurer , he has earned it at the hands of the Craft , and I feel it a very great honour to be here to present to him on your behalf this testimonial as . 1 mark of our esteem . He is very zealous , and has not finished his duties yet , for he has started

a new chapter in connection with the Duke of Fife Lodge , and I should imagine it v .- ' . 11 be a great success . Therefore to-night 1 have the honour of presenting to him in your name the insignia of his office as a small token of the respect and esteem in which he is held by brethren in general . We have recorded here on vellum just a little souvenir of the occasion , I am pleased to

make this presentation , for he is a man we all love , and why ? Because he is so genial , so honest in his opinion , will always call a spade a spade , and will not go behind your back to say what he thinks . I hope for many years to meet him , to grasp his hand and say "Samuel Cochrane , I rejoice to meet you as a friend . " With all due sincerity and cordiality I propose " The Health

and Prosperity of Bro . Samuel Cochrane , our newlyelected Grand Treasurer . " The address , which was beautifully illuminated on vellum , has on the border the initials of Bro . Cochrane , the arms of Grand Lodge and of the lodges and chapters subscribing , and is in the following words : " This testimonial , together with the clothing and

insignia of Grand Treasurer of England , was presented to V . W . Bro . Samuel Cochrane by the Fidelity , Victoria , and Duke of Fife Lodges and Royal Arch Chapter , together with the Logic Club of Instruction , and supplemented by private contributions . The recipient of this testimonial for upwards of 20 years has taken an active part in Freemasonry . He has served

for some years on the Board of General Purposes and the Finance Committee of Grand Lodge , and has been an energetic and most liberal supporter of the three Masonic Institutions . His numerous friends trust he may be spared many years to extend his sphere of usefulness to the Craft of which he is so distinguished an ornament . May 12 th , 1893 . "

Bro . SAMUEL COCHRANE , G . Treas ., in response , said : You will excuse me if I follow the precedent of the Chairman and be brief , for a matter of this kind does not occur every day and the kindness of the brethren has rather upset my equilibrium . I believe it was Johnson who said , when somebody complimented him upon his many friends— " I have acquaintances

enough to fill a cathedral ; I could put my Iriends in a pulpit . " I could not put my friends in a pulpit . All present are personal friends of my own , and although pessimists say the world is becoming selfish , this gathering 1 think would give that story the lie . The brethren here are not present from selfish motives , but to honour me , and I accept it as such . Some years ago

I was induced to try and become a member of the Board of General Purposes , and it is then you find out who are your friends . I got in as a Master by the skin of my teeth , and after that I was elected second to Bro . Mulvey—who is always at the head of the poll and always will be , until we take him off . I have had the pleasure of serving for three years , and have always tried to do my best , but in getting there I have to

Presentation To Bro. S. Cochrane, Grand Treasurer.

thank the brethren round this table , because without their assistance I could not have done it . My advice to those who want to be elected is to try and make friends with the members round this board . I must refer to Bro . Stiles ; he did me one of the kindest acts a man cculd do . When we were in the middle of the fight he came , forward like a man , and retired in rnv

favour . Having said that , it is my duty to stand by him . There are now two worthy friends of mine in the field , but one was before the other , and I hope to live to see both in the position I occupy to-night , for two better men do not exist in Freemasonry . Now we come to the clothing . You have been kind enough to subscribe this , and I shall have the honour to wear

it soon . You have been told I call a spade a spade but that is my way . Sometimes I have offended by being too brusque , but for that I ask pardon , for I am a hasty man . I assure you that as long as God gives me power to draw the breath of life I will always value those round this table who have presented me with this clothing . I hope to be here again in 12

months' time , when we shall present clothing to one in this room . I feel very full , for when you have to respond for such things as I have to-night , you feel a great deal more than you have the power to say . I thank you from the bottom of my heart , and as long as I have breath I shall always value those who presented me with the clothing , and attended hereto-night .

In giving " The Chairman , " Bro . COCHRANE , Grand Treas ., referred to Bro . Lardner as a giant in Freemasonry , than whom they had no greater in the whole of London . He was a P . M . of three lodges , and P . Z . of five chapters , always willing to do the utmost he could for anyone . He ( Bro . Cochrane )| had the honour to take the chair at the presentation to Bro . Everett ,

and knew the difficulty in managing the whole of the details of such an affair . There had in this instance been a good Committee , and the Chairman had been assisted by Bro . Storr , who was a host in himself . Not only had the Chairman done his duty , but he was also Vice-President of all the Charities , and that was one of the greatest things to a Mason ' s credit .

Bro . H . J . LARDNER , P . P . G . D . C . Surrey , in response , said the Chairman had complimented him on taking the chair , but had any other brother present been asked , he would have done it equally well . No one had undertaken his task with greater pleasure than he had that night , and he sincerely hoped that before long they might meet on a similar Festival to present a similar set of clothing to one whom they all respected .

He thanked Bro . Cochrane for the kind manner in which he had proposed the toast , and the brethren for their cordial reception . If he could be of any service to Freemasonry or to the brethren , his services were always at their disposal . l The CHAIRMAN next gave "The Vice-Presidents , " and said he regarded it as a special compliment that two such brethren had assisted him as Bros . Felton

and Stephens . Bro . Felton was occupied in important matters in the City , and had been elected one of the Committee of the City Parochial Charities . In Bro . Stephens they had a brother who subscribed to the Charities , and not content with that , his wife was a great promoter of the Institutions , and at the Benevolent Institution Festival headed the list .

Bro . FELTON , P . M ., replied , and was followed by Bro . J . STEPHENS , P . M ., who said he was present tc do honour to one of his dearest friends , in the person of Bro . Cochrane . Bro . W . A . SCURRAH , P . P . G . S . of W . Middx ., then submitted "The Visitors" in a cordial manner , and the toast was acknowledged by Bros . J . PAIN , P . M .

1336 , and J . IRVINE , P . M . Bro . Capt . T . C . WALLS , G . Stwd ., responding for " The Treasurer , Secretary , and Committee , " said the Chairman was one of his oldest friends in Masonry . He had thrown his whole heart and soul into this matter . He had the pleasure of seeing Bro . Cochrane exalted in Royal Arch Masonry , and from that time

they had been in accord . They had done their best to make this affair a success . It had not gone forth to the world asking for money , but they owed a great deal to Bro . Storr , to whom the success was due . During the last 30 years he ( Bro . Walls ) had been connected with many testimonials , but he had never worked so well and so thoroughly as he had on the

present occasion . Bro . E . STORR , P . M ., said he felt they had one object in view , which was to do honour to Bro . Cochrane . He sincerely trusted that brother would live to wear the clothing out . They must look upon this as a repre ^ sentative meeting for there were many lodges

represented . He thanked the Chairman for his kind remarks and also for kindly thinking he had fulfilled their wishes in carrying out the duties of Hon . Sec . _ Bros . W . A . SCURRAH , P . P . G . S . of Wks ., and E . t . MULVEV , P . P . G . S . B ., also responded , after which the proceedings terminated . Bro . H . Stiles rendered valuable assistance during

the evening by presiding at the pianoforte . The clothing and jewels were manufactured by " George Kenning .

Opening Of A New Masonic Hall At East Dereham.

OPENING OF A NEW MASONIC HALL AT EAST DEREHAM .

Wednesday , the 26 th ult ., was a red-letter day in ' annals of Freemasonry in this central Norfolk ,

town-For some time past the premises in which the & 0 " ^ Lodge , No . 996 , and chapter meetings have been ne have been felt to be very inadequate and unsuitable the wants of this flourishing little lodge and the tena » J of the old rooms having expired the brethren by