Annual Festival Of The Emulation Lodge Op Improvement.

Emulation Lodge of Improvement was doing everything it could to carry out the principles of Mason ^ -, for not content with doing the ritual of Masonry to perfection , it devoted all its surplus money to the Charities . It also assisted the Management of the Institutions by training the excellent representatives who occupied seats on the various committees .

Bro . F . M EAD , P . G . S . B ., proposed "The Working Officers , " to which Bro . KIRBY replied . Bro . W . G . KENTISH replying to the toast of " The Stewards , " said he could not find words enough to thank the Chairman for the eloquent words in which he had expressed the thanks of the brethren for what the Stewards had done . It was very true that there was

great work connected with this lodge and the festival , and it seemed to him that he hardly knew where he was . But it was a great gratification to him that , with the assistance of the Board of Stewards , whose services , he could assure them , he appreciated , he was enabled to bring this festival to a satisfactory conclusion . After the little he had done it was enough for him to

know that Bro . Fenn , who presided over the Board of General Purposes , gave his assistance ; Bro . Robert Grey , who presided over the Board of Benevolence , worked with him , and that many other brethren worked ; therefore , he thought the little the Stewards did they should be glad to be able to do , as he was

himself . They always hoped to do the best they possibly could for Freemasonry , even to putting their hands in their pockets . The Tyler ' s toast closed the proceedings . Before and after the ceremonies in lodge , Bro . E . Cutler , Q . C , G . Org ., played some beautiful compositions on the organ .

Recent Festival Of The Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution.

RECENT FESTIVAL OF THE ROYAL MASONIC BENEVOLENT INSTITUTION .

The following new lists or additions to lists have been received since the publication of the Returns in our last weeks' issue :

Lodge LONDON . £ s . d . 19 Bro . J . H . Whadcoat , additional ... ... 220 ( raising his list to £ 28 7 s . ) 1 S 3 „ S . Richardson , additional 1 1 o ( raising his list to £ 27 Cs . )

554 » J . G . Stevens , additional 7 5 ° ( raising his list to £ 116 14 s . ) 19 G 4 „ Major G . A . Potter ( new Steward ) new list 10 10 o 22 9 1 „ G . Watson Kidd , additional 5 5 ° ( raising his list to £ 36 15 s . )

THE PROVINCES . Lodge DEVONSHIRE . 328 Bro . J . Chapman , additional 5 15 0 ( raising his list to £ 2 ( 1 15 s . ) HERTFORDSHIRE .

Bro . C E . Keyser ( Chairman ) additional ... 1010 0 ( raising his list to £ 579 Cs . ) Unattached— KENT . Un . F . Hughes Hallett , additional 3 3 0

( raising hi- list to £ 21 . ) Lodge LANCASHIRE ( VV . DIVISION ) . 1313 Bro . F . Wood , new list 10 10 o ¦ 313 11 J . G . Emmison , new list 10 , 10 o Lodge SURREY . SSy Bro . W . Chapman , additional 1 r 0 ( raising his list to £ 38 1 is . )

Scotland.

Scotland .

PEEBLES . Peebles Kilwinning Lodge ( No . 24 ) . —A special meeting of this ancient Iodge was held in the Masonic Hall , on the 23 rd ult ., the R . W . M ., Bro . G . Bridges in the chair , supported by Bros . J . M'Neill , S . W ., and D . M'Intosh , J . W . The meeting was one of the largest that has been held for manv years . Wor . Bros . 1 . Kenwnrthv

Blakey , F . G . S ., P . M . 1214 , ( E . G . ) , and Charles F . Forshaw , LL . D ., S . D . 1214 ( E . G . ) , were unanimously elected honorary members , and Bro . Dr . Forshaw was elected and invested Hard of the lodge . Bro . Councillor John Sheldon of Bradford was passed to the Second Degree by Bro . M'Intosh , and Iiro . Stocks Hammond , F . S . A . Scot ., was raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason bv the R . W . M .

After the lodge was closed , the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed and responded to as follows : " The Oueen and Craft , " and "The Three Grand Lodges , " b y the R . W . M ., thc last toast being replied to by Bro . Dr . j'orshaw ; " The Provincial Grand Lodge , " by the Secretary replied to by Bro . M'Intosh ; "Last Laid Stones , " IX , ? . ™ - M'Neill , S . W ., replied to by Bro . Hammond ; Visiting Brethren , " by Bro . M'Intosh , replied to by Bro . { Jr . Forshaw ; and "Steward , " by the R . W . M ., reply by "ro . Hope .

bongs , readings , and recitations were contributed by iros . Redford , M'Intosh , Hammond , Thorn , Fairbairn , I orsyth , Dr . Forshaw , and Dr . Ramage . Uuringthe course of the evening Bo . Dr . Forshaw prenyl- i each memher of the lodge with a volume of his poetical works , and also presented the lodge with a portrait Th 1 ' ks Hammond a " Councillor John Sheldon . Hw . i i r was ver V warmly thanked by the members of the lod ge for the handsome gift .

Provincial Grand Chapter Of Glasgow.

PROVINCIAL GRAND CHAPTER OF GLASGOW .

ovl »_ . 2 uarterly Convocation of the Royal Arch Chapter the , , Z , Ward of Lanarkshire was held on Friday , ComnM ''_ , - Mark ' s Hall » 2 ' 3 . Buchanan-street , the 1 W E r j Wl Allan « 3 2 ° 'designate Grand Joshua ) , I . L ,. Urand Superintendent , presided , and was sup-

Provincial Grand Chapter Of Glasgow.

ported by Comps . Major Black , Prov . G . H . ; J . R . Paton , Prov . G . J . ; James Balfour , Prov . G . Scribe , E . ; John Sanderson , Prov . G . Scribe N . ; and most of the elective officers , besides a goodly muster of visitors . The exhaustive minutes of the previous meetings , including that of the installation of the present Board by the Right Hon . Lord Saltoun , M . E . Grand '/ .., on the 19 th

December , having been found correct , the Grand Superintendent proceeded in his usual felicitous manner to chair as his Depute , Comp . Edwd . Macbean , Grand Chancellor of Scotland . In acknowledging the very high compliment paid him , the new D . P . Z . mentioned that this was the first

appointment to the office recently created by Supreme Grand Chapter , and said that he could the more readily promise faithful service , because assiduity and punctilious discharge of duly were well-known characteristics of their beloved Superintendent , who was therefore not likely to " depute " munh nf his own work to his assistant .

The annual report of the Prov . Grand Chapter visitations showed that a high standard of efficiency was maintained throughout the province . The funds as a whole had considerably increased , and the exaltations numbered no , as against 100 for the previous year . Comp . Major Adam Elliott Black , Prov . G . H ., presented a magnificent sword , complete , to be carried before the

Grand Superintendent and companions . Comp . J . R . Paton , Prov . G . J ., offered a handsome baton for the use of the Prov . G . D . C . Cordial thanks were accorded the donors for these welcome additions to the property chest . Refreshment followed labour , and it is almost needless to add that the usual toasts were heartily received , and a pleasant time spent by the companions .

Annual Ball Of The Wilberforce Lodge, No. 2134.

ANNUAL BALL OF THE WILBERFORCE LODGE , No . 2134 .

On Monday night in last week the hall of the West Hull Liberal Club was given over to the festivities in connection with the eighth annual ball of the Wilberforce Lodge , No . 2134 . As by special dispensation Masonic clothing and jewels were permitted to be worn , the bright effects of

colours presented by the gentlemen present almost made the affair as bright and pretty as a fancy ball . The furnishing had been entrusted to Bro . F . Eustace , and the floral decorations to Bro . George Leigh , W . M ., while the flags which draped the building were supplied by Bro . T . J . Bell , D . C , who had done all their utmost to enhance the striking appearance of the hall . Mr . Collinson's

orchestral band furnished the music , and Mrs . Tune catered in her usual first class manner for the supper and refreshments I ' la buffet' . The upwards of 250 ladies and gentlemen present were indefatigably looked after by the M . C . ' s , Bros , f . Mackaill , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . and J . Wilkinson , J . D ., by the Stewards , Bros . J . Strickland , S . W ., T . Heaton Haller ,

J . W ., T . J . Bell , D . C , Geo . Eckles , jun ., l . G ., W . C Bell , R . Smith , and F . Waudby , and by the W . M ., Bro . Geo . Leigh , who was assisted by Bro . T . B . Redfearn , P . M ., P . A . G . S ., and other past oflicers . Amongst the visiting brethren were Bros . J . D . Wallis , VV . M . 1511 ; P . Gaskell , P . M . 1511 ; VV . C Bradley , W . M . 57 ; and

J . Wildbore , 57 . Dancing vvas kept up with great spirit till an advanced hour . As is usual with the Wilberforce Lodge ' s festivities the affair was a complete success . Amongst those who had worked hard to obtain this result the nam"s of Bros . J . Meanwel ) , Treas ., and J . T . Belt , Sec , must not be forgotten .

Obituary.

Obituary .

BRO . TOM FOSTER . On Wednesday , the 22 nd ult ., Bro . Tom Foster , J . D . 242 , Doncaster , died very suddenly , and was only found in the morning and on the floor of his bedroom by the servant . He was only a young Mason , but had shown zest , enthusiasm , and interest in the work , and gave promise of proving a Mason of the highest crier

and worth . His general manners and willingness to take part in any good work proved him to be" a brother indeed . " He was highly respected by all classes , and had been cashier at the Old Bank , Doncaster , for many years . He was Secretary of the New Masonic Club , and was S . E . of the Magdalen Chapter , No . 202 . He was buried on Saturday afternoon at Doncaster

Cemetery , and a very large procession followed him to his grave , consisting of his own relatives , including Bro . H . Foster , of Retford ; then followed officers of the Old Bank , and then upwards of 50 brethren , amongst whom were members of St . George ' s Lodge , No . 242 : Bros . F . Webb , W . M . ; J . Fitzgerald , I . P . M . ; F . Rand , P . P . G . D . ; H . T . Bellerby , P . Z . ;

F . F . Walker , P . P . J . G . D . ; C . Goldthorpe , P . M . ; A Fretwell , P . M . ; G . Brooke , P . P . S . G . W . ; F . j . Forth , P . M ., Sec ; E . Newsum , S . W . ; W . Blake , J . W . ; W Buckland , I . G . ; S . H . White , Org . ; S . Lester , G , Smith , and H . T . Turner , Stwds . ; J . Venus , W . Goodur , J . Rayner , C . Hopkinson , C . H . Woodhouse , W . Hinchsliff , P . Jenner , H . Smith , F . HansonW . W .

, Peacock , J . Gunby , and W . Hurst and W . Mason , Tylers ; and others , together with Bros . J . Constable , W . M ., A . L . Peace , P . M ., Treas ., and T . Barber , J . D ., of 2259 ; J . Reed , P . M ., and S . M . Peace , W . M ., of 2078 ; S . Fogden and F . Duff , of 975 ; and J . Hardy , 264 . Members of the Doncaster Corporation and a numerous host of friends brought up the rear of the

procession . Bro . the Rev . Stocks read the burial service , the musical portion being under the manage , ment of Bro . H . C . White . The Masonic odes were sung—one in the cemetery and one at the gravesidewhere many a tear was shed , and hearts full of grief at the loss of one so beloved . A lod ge of emergency was held in the lodge rooms on Thursday evening , when the Masonic burial ritual was gone through .

Obituary.

( Continued from page i . ) LODGES or INSTRUCTION , Darlington ... in Marvport ... 371 Wootton-under-Whitenaven ... 119 Halifax 44 8 Edge 8 $$ Margate 127 Croydon 463 St . Helens ... 897 Weymouth ... 170 Si . Austell ... 49 6 WiIlingtonQuay ggi Liverpool 241 Aylesbury ... 591 Bootle 1472 Ratlev 364 Clcckheaton ... ( 103 Kingston Hill 1638 Dartford 239 Richmond ... 820 Hudderslield ... 1783 Buckingham .. 1787 WEDNESDAY . MARCH . 8 .

CRAFT I . OPOII . irracombe ... 1135 Maidstone ... 2046 Plumstead ... 13 Seaton 1181 Manchester ... 2156 Rochdale ... 54 Ramsgate ... 120 9 HamptonCourt 2183 Hylhe 125 Douglas 1241 Thorne 2259 lloltou ... ... 146 Scaxlxirwu ^ h ... 1148 Gnmsby iiijj Ipswich 325 A'dershot ... 1331 Wavertree ... 2294 JersL-y 244 Newca tie ... 1342 Middlewii-h ... 2384 rlull 250 Liverpool ... 1356 Chatham 2404 Newchurch ... 374 Dalton-in-rur- Connahs ( luay 2423

Oldh . m 277 ness 1398 R . A . CHAPTERS . Lancaster ... 281 Workington ... 1400 Wigan 178 Todmorden ... 38 S Ormskirk ... 1403 Macclesfield ... 295 Stockport ... 333 Hayward ' s Shipley 387 Croydon 463 Heath ... " 146 $ Bedford 540 Gravesend ... 483 Liverpool ... 1547 Liverpool ... 594 Dudley 49 8 St . Columb ... 1549 Runcorn 758 SeahamHarbour 66 i I lanidlces ... 158 a Abergavenny ... 818 Dartmo r ... 666 Stretford 1588 Cambridge ... 8 sq

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Bradford 1018 Rayl igh 1734 MARK LODGES . Tamworth ... 1060 Manchester ... 1798 Exeter 15 Burnley 1064 Middlesboroughi 848 Worcester ... 59 Staiybridge ... 1088 P ympton ... 185 ^ Accrington ... 159 Ivybridge ... 1091 Oldham 18 & 8 Yeovil 163 Liverpool 1094 Amble 1879 Cockermouth .. 229 Heading 1101 Spennymoor ... 1932 Haverfordwest 297 Tiverton 1125 Hove 1947

LODOlt Or INSTRUCTION , Chathan 20 Haverfordwest 464 Liverpool ... 1264 R y de 17 s Ventnor 551 Hernc Bay ... 3099 Bin d ley- 439 Middlesborough 633 Hendon 120 ( 1 Canterbury ... 973

THURSDAY , MARCH 9 . CRAFT LODOKS . Walsend 991 Seacombe ... 21 3 2 Cowes 35 Liverpool ... 1035 Windermere ... 221 7 Hinckley , 50 Manchester ... 1055 Rickmanswort . 13318 Sunderland ... 97 Lvtham 1061 Westbury ... 1137 Exeter 112 Tredegar 1098 Guildford ... 2234 Southampton .. 130 Stoke Damarel 1099 Workington ... 33 S 5 Ringwood ... 132 Denbigh 1143 Whitchurch ... 2311 Shellield 139 Ashton-under- Bedford 3343

onry 191 Lyne ... 1144 Cheshunt ... 2372 Haslingden ... 315 Accrington ... 114 J Colville 143 S Liverpool ... 316 Manchester ... 11 47 Manchester ... 2449 Preston 333 Liverpool ... 1112 R . A . CHA pirns . Kadclill ' e 344 Malvern 1204 Cheltenham ... 82 Karnworth ... 350 Kccies 1313 Dewsbury ... 308 Clitheroc .. ... 369 Sittingbourne .. 373 Norwich 213 Darwen 3 81 Chorlton-cum- Guernsey ,., 343 VVincanton ... 437 Hardy ,, 1387 Bacuu 186

Peterborough ... 443 Thirsk ... 1416 Hebden Bridge 307 Birkenhead ... 477 Old Brompton 1434 Stockton-on-Portsmouth ... 487 Loughton ... 1457 Tees Jog Bideford 489 Matlock Bath .. 149 $ Hartlepool ... 531 Longton 546 Lindley 1514 Jersey 590 Giusborough ... 5 O 1 Oxford 1515 ' Salford 935 Salisbury ... 5 * 16 Towyn 1583 Melton Mow-S . eaford 588 Waterfoot ... 1007 bray 1130

Brighton 733 Pembroke ... 1748 Pontypridd ... 1578 Birmingham ... 739 Clevedon 1750 MARK LODOKS . Deal 7 8 4 Tynemoutli ... 1863 Devonport 16 Liverpool ... 786 Northampton .. 1911 Stony Stratl ' od 29 J UUleborough . hit . Whit talne ... 191 j l . eed . 374 Abingdon ... 945 Cardial" iggi Oirminglian . ... 40 * Batley 971 Alton 3016 Camborne ... 417 Langport 2038

LODOII or INSTRUCTION . Plymouth ... 70 Rochester ... 1050 Shanklin ... 188 4 Uxbridge ... 381 Sudbury 1224 Wallumfaci ... 188 7 Maidstone ... 503 Romford 1437 Carshalton ... 1892 Manchester ... 5 K 1 Hatfield 1580 Carshalton ... 1973 Sandown ... i 860

FRIDAY , MARCH 10 . CRAFT LODGES . Leighton Buz- Southwold .., 1983 CardilV 3 6 zard 1085 Plumstead ... 3399 Woodbridge ... 81 Mirlield 1102 K . A . CHAPTERS . Weymouth ... ' 7 ° PJumst . ad 'ij S Leeds 306 Liverpool 680 Hull 160 J Harrogate ... 1001 Hulmc , 815 Newark-on- Nottingham ,.. 1435 Eastbourne .,, 916 Trent ... 1661 Warminster ... 1478 Newcastle ... 1676

LODOU or INSTRUCTION . RIchmond . Yorks 133 Leeds 306 Leicester .., 1391 Bristol 187 Bristol 326 Liverpool ... 1393 Keighley 26 $ Southend ... 1030 Maidstone ... 2046 Bristol ( Province ) SATURDAY , MARCH 11 . CRAFT LODGES . Croydon 2096 Didsbury 33 J 9 Portishead ... 17 SS Hendon 3206 R . A . CHAPTER . Leeds 3069 East Molesey ... 2246 Twickenham ... 1423 LODGE ut INSTRUCTION . Birkenhead ... 47 *

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