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SATURDAY , 22 ND AUGUST 1891 .

Royal Arch.

ROYAL ARCH .

CONSECRATION OF A CHAPTER AT PLYMOUTH .

A SPECIAL meeting of the Grand Chapter for the Province of Devonshire was held on tho 12 th inst ., at the Masonio Hall , I ' rintrt'BH . squsHP , Plymouth , to consecrate a new Eoyal Arch Chapter , called Unity , attached to Craft Lodgo the St . John ' s , No . 1247 . Ex-Comp , . Rogers P . Z . 112 Prov . G . H . sat on tho tiirone ' in the unavoidable absence of M . Ex-Comp . Viscount Ebrington Prov . G . Supt ., Ex-Comp . Lord P . Z . 70 P . P . G . Treasurer acting as P . G . H .,

aud Ex-Comp . t bo ROT , Dr . Lemon P . Z . 189 P . P . G . 3 rd Principal and P . P . G . P . Soj . ns P . G . J ., in tho absence of Ex-Comp . the Eev . G . T . Warner P . Z . 1138 P . G . J ., Ex-Comp . Major Davie P . Z . 251 P . G . Scribe N ., Ex-Comp . Aitken-Daviea P . Z . 1099 159 P . P . G . Registrar as P . G . Scribe N ., in the absence of Ex-Comp . Alexander P . Z . 1358 , Ex-Comp . Frost P . Z . 303 P . G . Treasurer , Ex-Comp . Gover P . Z . 70

P . P . G . P . Soj . as P . G . P . Soj ., in the absence of Ex-Comp . Fisher P . Z . 494 , Ex-Comp . Lavers H . 1255 as P . G . 1 st Assist . Soj . in tho absence of Ex-Comp . Stocker P . Z . 112 , Ex-Comp . Banks P . Z . 156 P . G . 2 nd Assist . Soj ., Ex-Comp . Hambly P . Z . 156 P . P . G . Registrar as P . G . Sword Bearer , in the absence of Ex-Comp . Reece P . Z . 494 , Ex-Comp . Hammond P . Z . 1255 P . G . Dir . of Cers ., Ex-Comp . Andrews

P . Z . 1125 P . G . Organist , Ex-Comp . Shooter 112 P . G . Janitor . Those present in addition included Ex-Comps . Bird P . Z . 954 P . P . G . Scribe N ., Gregory P . Z . P . P . G . D . C , Miller P . Z . P . P . G . Sword Bearer , Cornish P . Z . 223 P . P . G . Treasarer , Coath P . Z . 230 P . P . G . 2 nd Assist . Soj ., Pengelley P . Z . 70 P . P . G . A . D . C , Jew P . M . 105 P . P . G . Treasnrer , Pitcher P . Z . 230 , Gidley P . Z . 1025 , 2025 , Hendry Z . 189 , Leonard

Z . 202 , Spinney Z . 105 , Peek P . Z . 1205 , Parkhonse P . Z . 156 , Allsford P . Z . 202 , Nicholson P . Z . and Treasurer 159 , Williams P . Z . 159 , Pike P . Z . 230 , Horswill P . Z . 105 , Withell P . Z . 105 , Kitt P . Z . 156 , Littleton P . Z . and Treasnrer 230 , Hooper H . 2025 , Wescott J . 70 , Thomas J . 189 , Sweet J . 105 , Dunsterville Scribe N . 189 , Wallis Scribe N . 1255 , Chappell P . Soj . 156 , Dillon P . Soj . 1099 , Firks P . Soj . 70 , Worledge

2025 , Tucker 202 , and Morgan 1205 . Tho acting Grand Snperintoudent explained that they woro met together to consecrate a new Chapter , and called upon tho P . G . Scribo E . to read the warrant or charter , which waa done . Tim warrant , which boars date Gth May 1891 , is signed hy H . R . LI , tho Prince cf Wales Grand Z ., the Earl of Mount Edgcumbe Grand H ., Lord Leigh Grand J ., aud Colonel

Sliuchvell H . Gierke G . S . E . Tho names on tho wirraufc aro those of Companions Lord r > a first Z ., Firks as H ., Eyre as Joshua , Kuvum , Goodall , Maton , iiolaun , aiU Huberts , the other founders , being Comps . Selliok P . Z ., Bond P . Z ., Page , Davis , and Mayuo . The founders having given their assent to the officers named in the warrant the ceremony of consecration was proceeded with . Psnlms

having been chanted , and dedication prayers delivered by the Rev . Dr . Lemon , tho acting P . G . Superintendent scattered corn on the Chapter as an emblem of abundance and purity ; tho acting P . G . 1 st Principal wine as an ewblem of joy and gladness ; and the acting P . G . 2 nd Principal oil as symbol of peace and unity . Salt was then thrown

ou the Chapter and incense . The second part of the dedication prayer was then road , after whioh the acting P . G . Superintendent declared tho Chapter duly dedicated and consecrated to Freemasonry . Ex-Comp J . 11 . Lord having been installed as Z ., Comps . Firks and Eyro were ably installed by Ex-Comp . Lord as H . and J . respectively . The Chapter was then closed .

The Hon. Thomas Cochrane Provincial Grand Master Of Ayrshire.

THE HON . THOMAS COCHRANE PROVINCIAL GRAND MASTER OF AYRSHIRE .

'pHE Honourable Thouurs Cochrane , of Dankoith , is , briefly stab 1 , - *• a Freemason , a solnier , and a benedict . He first saw the light of this world in 1857 , and that of Masonry in 1884 . His scholastic teaching was irnpartcl to him at Eton , and tho eso ' . ario teachings of Masonry in Ledge "The Prince ' s , " 607 , ou Gth October , 3 rd aid 24 th

iNoyomber , respectively . He has served in tho 93 rd Highlanders and Scots Guards , and in 1880 married Luly Gorfrude Boyle , eldest daughter of George , Gth Es -1 of Glasgow . Brother Ct ohr . no , who 5 s a brother of the present ( 12 tb ) Earl of Dnndonald , succeeded the Right Honourable R . W . Ccchrau-Pafcrick iu tne

othc 3 of R . W . M . in Mother Kilwinning Lodgo some two years ago , and in viAue of that offi - waa installed ns Prov . Gtand Mastor lor Ayrshire on 23 rd December 1889 , by Colonel S ' r Archibald Uvuipbell , Bart ., Grand Master Mason of Sratlaud . Bro . Coahr . no has proved bis possession of qualities nocesa : » y i-i a Provincial Grr . nd

J , ' conducts the duties devolving upon him with patience , lortjcarancj , energy , cn < l amiability . The Provinco of Ayrshire , H \ u « P 3 tl <; aiJy ^ organised for a nnmbnr or yt-ra , Is , under Brother Cochrane and an ablo stcS of Officers , being gradually wrought up to a stata of unity ; id efficiency . The Provincial Grand Master of Ay .-ab ire made a supreme effort m hrs Province for the Gra-ri M .. rr .,: c Baa . ar , iu which he was

The Hon. Thomas Cochrane Provincial Grand Master Of Ayrshire.

substantially snpported by his Depute and Substitute . It is worthy of note that tho ladies of these three brethren , L « dy Gertrude , Mrs . Wallace , and Mrs . Arthur respectively , collected for the Bazaar Fund by individual eft ' ori over £ 100 iu caih . Tho sum netted by the Province , after paying expense .- * , amounted to close upon eleven thousand ptmuh \ morling .

Bro . Cuchraco ' s z al in ' Masonry is , one might almost think , hereditary , BO long has tho Cochrane family beeu connected with the Craft in " Scotland . William , Lord Cochrane , tho oldest son of William , 1 st Earl of Dundonald , and lather of John , tho 2 nd E : » rl , was a Warden in Mother Kilwinning in 1678 . It is interesting to note from a historical point of view that William , Lord Cochrane ,

waa the father of Lady Jean Cochrane , who married first Claverhouse , and second , William , 3 rd Viscount Kilsyth . William , 7 th Earl of Dundonald , was one of the first members enrolled iu the old Renfrew County Kilwinning Lodge , aud was initiated in 1751 . Thia representative of the Earldom of Dundonald had his horse killed under him at the West Port of Edinburgh iu 1745 , and seven years

after Lis admission to the Craft ( 1758 ) , lost his life at the siege of Louisburg . The Honourable Charles Cochrane , son of Thomas , 8 th Earl of Dundonald , was also a member of the Ore ft , though not more fortunate iu war than was bis father's immediate predecessor to the family title . The Honourable Charles Cochrane was initiated in Canongate

Kilwinning Lodge * , No . 2 , ou the 10 th of July , 1761 , and was subsequently killed iu tho American War of Independence . Lady Gertrude's father , the 6 th Earl of Glasgow , waa made a member of the modern Renfrew County Kilwinning Lodgo , No . 370 , on 27 th December , 1888 . Bro . the Hon . Thomas Charles Cochrane is an Arch Mason , Companion of the Prince's Royal Arch Chapter , No . 189 , and a Knight

Templar iu the Priory of Glasgow . In the exalted oBBoe of Provincial Grand Master he gives , aa I have already indicated , most hopeful promise , and with renewed strength , which I trust may be vouohaafed now that he has recovered from h is recent illness , there ia every prospect of Ayrshire Province being not only the largest , but in the future one of tho best organised Provinces in Scotland . —Glasgow Evening News

Masonic Hall At Paignton.

MASONIC HALL AT PAIGNTON .

PAIGNTON new Masonio Hall , erected by the brethren of the Torbay Lodge , No . 1358 waa , on the llth inat ., formally dedi . oated to Freemasonry by the D . P . G . M . Bro . Rogers , assisted by Bro . Major Davis P . G . Sec , acting as P . G . S . W ., and Bro . Stocker P . G . J . W . The new hall was designed by Bro . Bridgman P . M . of the Torbay Lodge , architect of Torquay and Paignton , who generously gave hia

services as well as the site on whioh the hall stands . The external elevations have a very pleasing effect , being built of brick-faced limestone with Hamstono dressings and traceried windows . The L- dgo proper is situated on tho first floor , and ia of handsome proportions , measuring 32 feat by 21 feet , tho dining hall beneath being of similar dimensions . The Lc " . ge is lit with lights of an

ornamental pattern , emblematically inserted m geometrical atone windows . There ia an open roof with principals resting on stone corbels and plastered curb ceiling . A raised dais runs round tho Lodge , and a dado aud entablature adds to its attractiveness . Other rcoms comprise those of tyler , steward , and secretary , with kitchen and other domestic offices , and the whole has been well

carried out by Messrs . Rabbich and Brown at a cost of £ 700 . Bro . Rabbich , one of tho contractors , hes given the screen behind tho Master ' s chair , and Brother Ellis the handsome gas chandelier . The ceremonial began with a procession of the brethren to the Lodge , the Prov . Officers present in addition to thoso named being Bro . Lane P . P . G . Reg ., Bradford P . P . G . Reg ., Taylor P . P . G . D . C ,

Friend P . P . A . G . D . C , Palk P . P . G . Purst ., Wakeham P . P . G . St . B ., and Shcoter P . G . Tyler . Bro . Taylor efficiently acted as Director of Ceremonies , and tb » Lodge having been duly opened the brethreu saluted tbe D . P . G . M ., after which Bro . Bradford , the secretary , asked tho Deputy Provincial Grand Mrster to dedicate the building . Bro . Rogers expressed his pleasure so to do , and

was then presented with the plans and tools by the architect , Bro . Bridgman , who complimented the contractors on the faithful fulfilment of their work . Corn , wine and oil were duly scattered , nnd prayers offered by Bro . the Rev . A . H . M . Hare , acting aa P . G . Chaplain , after which the D . P . G . M . declared the building duly dedicated , and vacated the chair in favour of the Worshipfnl Maatar

( Bro . Jaruirn ) , who gracefully conveyed the thanks of tho Lodge to the D . P . G . M . for his kindness in attending thafc day . Aftor the impressive ceremony tbey bad wifcnessi ] , be trusted thafc Temple would never be desecrated by the admission of unqualified men . Fi-eemasoary was not a mere ceremonial , aud he trusted ita principles would find a true response in worthy Masons , whose influence would

be for what was right . Bro . Rogers wao g l ad to assist fcbetn iu getting a hall iu which fchey could meet , and congratulated the Lodgo on having such an excellent Worshipful Master , who understood nofc the ritual only , bufc the pilnciples that governed ifc . He regrottod thafc fchey had nofc been ablo to fake up 'he old Lodgo warrant that existed a hundred ye-rs ago , but still it was alwaya open to them to

take prec leiuo o ? other Lodges by the excellence of their work , and the principles thoy enunciated . He wished them every prosperity . Bro . Friend added a few congratulatory words on behalf of Dawlish , where Brother Bridgman br . 1 doaigued a Masonic hall , and thoy debired to c . " . knowledge the Masonic spirit with wlr ' oh Bro . Bridgman h , I b-jn auirnat ; 1 . Tho prcce . dings thou ended , a c Ad collation following in 'he ever " ng : u the new die tug-hall .

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IrUJilEiJALS properly carried out and personally attended in London and Country , by Bro . Q . A . HUTTON , 17 Newcastle Street , Strand , W . C . Monuments erected . Valuations mado .