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were Bros . Castle , 175 ; Hearne , 153 S ; McGregor , I . G . 1624 ; and Smith , S . D . 166 S . Visitors : Bros . Tapling , 1 744 ; and Woodman , 720 . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were interspersed with some excellently rendered songs by Bros . Head , Smith , Tapling , Castle , and McGregor , the latter in addition kindly undertaking the onerous duties of accompanist . Recitations were given by

Bro . Hearne and Mr . Father ( kindly asked to attend by Bro . Hill ) , and the two pieces selected by the latter were most thoroughly enjoyed by all present . The management of the Criterion had excelled its usual high reputation in the preparation and serving of the subjoined menu , and the brethren heartily appeciated the efforts made by M . Gerard and his assistants in their important share in a most enjoyable gathering .

Royal Arch.

Royal Arch .

St . Dunstan ' s Chapter , No . 1589 . The installation meeting was held at Anderton's Hotel , Fleet-street , on the gth ult ., when there were present , among others , Comps . W . Farrington , M . E . Z . ; J . Raper Phillips , H ., M . E . Z . elect ; J . Longhurst , ,., H . elect ; H . H . Nuding , P . Z ., J . elect ; Major T . C . Walls , P . Z ., P . D . G . D . C . Eng ., S . E . ; H . W . Clemow , P . Z . ; W . E . Farrington , P . Z . ; R . Evens , P . Z . ; and H . J . Lardner , P . Z ., P . P . G . Std . Br . Hon . Member .

The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the ballot was taken on behalf of Comp . Herbert Longhurst , 1216 , as a joining member , and for Bro . T . Dur . stan Hill , W . M . 117 S , for exaltation . The latter was admitted a member of the Order by the S . E ., who also installed Comp . J . R . Phillips as M . E . Z . Comp . H . J . Lardner ably installed Comp . Longhurst as H ., and the latter inducted Comp . Nuding as J . Comp . Major Walls was invested as S . E . Comp . H . Longhurst was elected

S . N ., and Comp . T . D . Hill was elected P . S ., and both were invested with the collars and jewels of their respective offices . A Past Principal ' s jewel was presented to Comp . W . Farrington . The sum of 21 s . was voted to "The Daily Telegraph Fund for Widows and Orphans . " A vote of thanks was passed to the Installing Principals . Apologies for non-attendance were received from Comps . J . W . Gaze , C . C , P . Z ., Treas ., and F . Farrington , P . Z . ' 1 he chapter having been closed , a banquet followed .

"The Health of the M . E . Z . " was proposed by the l . P . Z . In submitting this toast Comp . W . Farrington said that the First Principal was an exaltee of the chapter , and had risen to the hi g h position of M . E . Z . in a very short time . He hoped that his year of office would be in every way successful . The M . E . Z ., in reply , said that he appreciated the honour of being the First Principal of No . 1589 very much . He hoped to be able to introduce at least one candidate during his year . The meetings of the chapter were always pleasant , the only regret

being that the chapter was not stronger . The toast of "The H . and J . " followed , and was acknowledged by Comps . Longhurst and Nuding . In giving the toast of "The Exaltee and Joining Member , " the M . E . Z . said it was gratifying to be able to congratulate the chapter upon an accession of strength . It was many years since they had had an exaltee , and he could onlyhope that others would follow . The joining member was the son of the Second Principal , and , therefore , was

doubly welcome . He hoped that they both would never regret having allied themselves with the St . Dunstan's Chapter . . Comp . Hill and Longhurst having replied , " The Health ofithe Installing Principals " followed , coupled with the name of Comp . H . J . Lardner . This toast having been warmly received , Comp . Lardner replied . In the course of his speech he said that he appreciated very much the honour that had been conferred

upon him some years ago when the J . elected him as an honorary member , vice the late Comp . Col . Henry Radcliffe , who , in his day , was one of the best exponents of the Royal Arch Degree that he had ever listened to . He congratulated the chapter upon the way in which the work had been carried out that evening , and he was particularly struck by the efficient manner in which Comp . Longhurst had discharged the duties of H . The toast of "The Past Principals " was coupled with the names of Comps . H . W . Clemow , W . E . Farrington , and W . Farrington . " The Health of the Officers" terminated the proceedings .

Ancient And Accepted Rite.

Ancient and Accepted Rite .

Mount Calvary Chapter , No . 3 . A meeting of this chapter was held at the Masonic Hall , Golden-square , on the f i th ult . Among those present were Bros . James Speller , M . W . S . ; A . W . Humphreys , Prelate , M . W . elect ; Major Baldwin , 2 nd Gen . ; H . J . Lardner , 30 , P . M . W . S ., Treas . ; Major T . C . Walls , P . M . W . S ., Recorder ; H . Hills , J . P . 30 ; R . J . L . Carrick , C . of G . ; Egbert Roberts , Asst . Org . ; F . W . Driver , M . A ., P . M . W . S . ; Dr . V . Jagielski , P . M . W . S . ; Capt . G . Carpenter , A . Calvert , and W . Biggs , Herald . Comps . ' John Mason and J . W . Steele were visitors .

The minutes of the previous chapter having been read and confirmed , Bro . Walter Tyler , W . M . S 62 , was dul y perfected by the M . W . S . Comp . Humphreys having been presented , was admirably installed M . W . S . by 111 . Bro . H . J . Lardner in a manner that left but little to be desired . Among the officers appointed and invested were Comps . T . E . Biddlecome , Prelate ; Major Bakvin , 1 st Gen . ; H . J . Adams , 30 , 2 nd Gen . ; H . Hills , 30 , G . M . ; C . Slater , Recorder ; W . Biggs , D . C ; J . L . Carrick , Herald ; Capt . Carpenter , C . of G . ; Dr . E . M . Lott , Org . ; and E . Roberts and Dr . J . W . Hinton , Asst . Orgs . A Past Sovereign's jewel was presented to Comp . J . Speller . The

report of the Audit Committee was received and adopted . The sum of 42 shillings was voted to the Daily Telegraph Fund , Widows and Orphans . Apologies for non-attendance were received from Comps . Biddlecome , Prelate ; H . J . Adams , 2 nd Gen . ; Lt .-Col . F . J . Stohwasser , 30 , P . M . W . S . j Major ] . E . Anderson , 31 , P . M . W . S . ; G . Graveley , 30 ° , P . M . W . S . ; Dr . E . M . Lott , 31 ° ; Dr . J . W . Hinton , C Slater , and others . The chapter was then closed . The banquet was held at the Cafe Royal , Regent-street , W .

Upon the removal of the cloth , the customary toasts were duly honoured . " The Health of the M . W . " was proposed by the LP . M . W . S . In the course of his speech , he said that they all regretted that the health of the M . W . was not good . In fact , contrary to his doctor's orders he had left a sick room in order to be present to be installed that day as his absence would have put back promotion for another year . From what he—the speaker—had seen | of the Most Wise ' s working in the other Degrees he was cor . fident that the ceremony of perfection would be well performed . The M . W ., in reply , said that it was quite true that he had been and was still unwell but he thought it was his duty to be present that night . He belonged to many

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Masonic bodies but there was not one that he held in higher estimation than the Mount Calvary Rose Croix Chapter . " The Health of the Perfectee " followed . Ex . Bro . W . Tyler , in reply , expressed his acknowledgment . He regretted that circumstances over which he had no control had prevented him from attending to be perfected earlier in the year . He had been highly impressed with the ceremony . He hoped as years rolled on to become an active member of the Order , which bore so distinguished a character in the Masonic world . He thanked his old friend Bro . James Speller for introducing him . " The Health of the Visitors" came next in order .

In reply , Bros . Mason and Steele made eloquent and effective replies . The ] latter gave some interesting facts in connection with the Order in Natal . "The Health of the Past Sovereigns " was coupled with the names of Ex . Bros . J . Speller and F . W . Driver , who briefly acknowledged the compliment . The toast of "The Treasurer and Recorder" was submitted in very feelingjterms b y the I . P . M . W . S . He said that he was personally grateful to 111 . Bro . Lardner for his valuable assistance that evening . He performed the ceremony of installation most admirably , and his balance sheet proved what a good financier he was .

"The Health of the Officers " was coupled with the names of Bros . Major Baldwin , Hills , Biggs , and Captain Carpenter , who briefly replied . Ex . Bro . Egbert Roberts and others presented an excellent programme of vocal music , and Ex . Bro . Professor Driver recited his poem on "The Rose Croix Digree , " and other original matter .

Obituary.

Obituary .

BRO . C . B . BARNES , SECRETARY NO . 19 . The Royal Athelstan Lodge , No . 19 , is mourning the loss of one of its most useful members , Bro . Charles Barritt Barnes , who was for 15 years its devoted Secretary . He died suddenly on Friday , the 10 th ult ., at the age of 66 . The Masonic world at the same time loses a staunch supporter . He was initiated in the Royal Athelstan Lodgo in 1869 , and installed W . M . of the lodge in 1886 . In

1 S 70 , he founded the Lodge Benevolent Fund , which on several occasions has proved to be of most timely use . In 1894 , this fund was transformed into a Perma nent Benevolent Fund , under the instigation of Bro . Whadcoat , the then W . M ., by whose munificence and with the aid of the other members of the Lodge 500 guineas were subscribed and added thereto . Besides the support Bro . Barnes gave to the Benevolent Funds and the interest he took in the work of his own Lodge , he was a generous subscriber to the Masonic Charities and a supporter of many other

Masonic Institutions . He was P . Prov . G . P . Durham ; a founder of St . Bedo Lodge , No . 1119 , Jarrow ; a founder of the Telegraph Cable Lodge , No . 2470 , London ; a member of Mount Sinai Chapter , No . 19 ( Arch Mason ); a member of the Ordersof Mark Masonry , Knights Templar , Royal Ark Mariners , Rose Croix , and of the 30 . He was aconstantattenderat Grand Lodge , a most useful member of the Quatuor Coronati Lodge , No . 2076 , and an old and valued member of the City Masonic Club . He was a hard worker in every good object he

undertook up to the very last and exhibited in every act a s : nse of justice and goodwill directed by a generous and unselfish nature He ^ ave many valuable presents to his lod ^ e , one in 1886 bein ^ a handsome loving cup . He was naturally held in high regard , and so recently as April last the members of the Royal Athelstan Lod ^ e , to mark their esteem and appreciation of his valuable services as Secretary , presented him with a silver dessert service and an illuminated address . His interest in the Lodge was further

shown by the initiation together , in 1895 , of his three sons . As senior partnerhe had recently taken two of his sons into partnership—in the firm of A . W . Donaldson and Co . he was well-known in the Shipping World . He was a member of Lloyds ( his 51 st year ) , and was well-known in the Insurance World . He was first accountant with Sir Jas . Anderson to the English Telegraph Companies , and started their system of books . He was a member of the Royal Geographical Society , the London Chamber of Commerce , the Society of Arts , the Quekett Microscopical Society , and other institutions . Bro . Barnes ' s last illness afforded

so little warning of the end that although for some time previous slight ailments caused him to take a rest , no reason for any grave fear was manifest until the last day . He was buried on Tuesday , the 14 th ult ., at Elmer ' s End Cemetery , where his wife ( who died on January 2 nd , 1892 ) lies , the funeral being followed by a large number of Masonic and other friends . The chief mourners were his three son sand four daughters . The W . Master , Past Masters , and members of his Lodge present were provided with sprigs of acacia for the due observance of Masonic rites . er

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