Lodges And Chapters Of Instruction.

Lodges and Chapters of Instruction .

NEPTUNE LODGE ( No . 22 ) . — A meeting was held on Monday , the 29 th ult ., at the Gauden Hotel , rtanham , when there were present Bros . Peet , W . M . ; Evans , S . W . ; Livett , J . W . ; Westlcy , Preceptor and Treas . ; Poo \ e , acting as Sec . ; Pliimmer , l . G . ; Loci ; , Anderson , Folkard , Russell , Steele , Windsor , White , W . Andrews , Armstrong , Sandberg , F . Reeves , Wakeford ,

HarTOves , Cochrane , Rashleigh , King , Chesterton , Scott , Howard , Ball , Langdon , ^ Harvey , Rankin , and E . C . Crouch . Visitors : Bros . E . Crouch , 857 , and Featherstonhaugh , 671 . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the Second and Third Degrees . The lodge was resumed to the Second Degree , and Bro . Crouch was presented as

W . M . elect , and having answered the usual questions , took the obligation . The lodge was resumed to the Third Degree , and the vest of the ceremony of installation was rehearsed in its entirety . The officers were invested by the W . M ., and the addresses given by Bro . Peet . The ceremony of initiation being announced , and Bro . Rashleigh

having offered himself as a candidate , was initiated . The W . M . rose for the first time , and dues were collected . Bro . Featherstonhaugh was elected a joining member . A vote of thanks was given to Bro . Peet , and ordered to be recorded on the minutes , for his excellent working of the ceremony of installation . The W . M . rose for the third time , and the lodge was closed .

CLARENCE LODGE ( No . 263 ) . —The usual weekly meeting was held on Thursday , the 25 th ult ., at IA , Fitzroy-square , when the following brethren were present Bros . D . G . Imlay , W . M . ; F . Noakes , S . W . ; H . S . Wellcome , J . W . ; W . Baker , Sec ; W . H . Kirby , Preceptor ; J . Hart , S . D . ; A . Leighton , I . D . ; F . Feller , I . G . j F . W . Crohn , C . F . Cox , D . D . West , Jas . Corp ,

H . E . Jay , G . T . Cox , E . F . Cox , and Dr . A . G . Sandberg . Visitors : Bros . \ V . H . Sands , J . W . 1724 , and J . Cooper , J . D . 3-The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . A ballot was taken for Bros . Dr . Sanderberg , G . T . Fox , and E . F . Fox , which proving unanimous in their favour , they were accordingly welcomed as joining members . The lodge

was opened in the Second and Third Degrees , and resumed in the Second . Bro . Crohn then took the chair and worked the ceremony of installation , Bro . Dr . Sand jerg acting as W . M . elect , and he also gave the addresses to the officers . The lodge was closed in the Third and Second Degrees . Bro . Kirby proposed that a hearty vote of thanks be

accorded Bro . Dr . Sandberg on this occasion , it being the first on which he had officiated in that lodge as W . M ., for the exceedingly able manner in which he had conducted the business and done the work . This was unanimously carried , and entered upon the minutes of the evening . Bro . Noakes was elected W . M . for the ensuing meeting , and aDnointed his officers , and nnnnnnrpd that- fhi »

work would be the ceremony of raising and the 1 st Section cf the First Lecture . All business being ended , the lodge was closed . HYDE PARK LODGE ( No . 1425 ) . —A meeting was held on Monday , the 22 nd ultimo , at the Prince of Wales Hotel , corner of Eastbourne-terrace and BishoD ' s-road .

Paddington , W ., when there were present Bros . D . F . Gelhon , P . M . 1425 , W . M . ; R . W . Board , S . W .: G . Wedlake , P . M . 121 , J . W . ; W . H . Chalfont , P . M . 1425 , Deputy Preceptor ; Geo . Read , P . M . 511 , Treas . ; H . Dehane , P . M . 1543 , Sec . ; E . A . Boughton , S . D . ; H . Camnbell . I . D . ; I . W . Roe . If . . W I l . m « nrn » . P \ I

1295 . Stwd . ; W . Craig , P . M . 1425 j ] . W . Belsham , } yM- 733 5 J . Bartlett , A . Cumming Biddle , G . Shapcott , h . Weaver , J . T . Coleman , II . Ward , W . R . Uatton , J . C . Conway , 1 ' . M . Lamble , and B . R . Thomas . Visitors : "ros . W . Smith , 72 , and W . J . Ferguson , P . M . 177 . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of

the last meeting were read and confirmed . The Judge was opened in the Second and Third Degrees . Bro . ihomas was instructed in his duties leading to the Third Degree . The ceremony of raising was rehearsed , liro . Bartlett being the candidate . The lodge was resumed to the Second and First Degrees in due course , and Bro . Wedlake , at the request of the W . M ., assumed the chair , and rehearsed

the ceremony of installation . Bros . Ferguson and Smith were elected members , and both acknowledged the compliment . lko . Board was elected W . M . for the next meeting—the officers to be in rotation . A vote of thanks , t ° be entered on the minutes , was passed to Bro . Wedlake 'or the admirable manner he had rehearsed the ceremony of \ f , « 'S ' wnich compliment was duly acknowledged , 'liter Hearty good wishes " the lodge was closed .

IVY LODGE ( No . 1441 ) . —A capital meeting of the Move lodge was held on Thursday , the 25 th ult ., at the janway tavern , Battersea Rise , when there were present uros . Randall , W . M . ; Burcham Cooper , S . W . and n reas- ; '" gram , J . W . j Hardiman , Preceptor ; George , *«!> J . Cuttinir . S . D .: Wills , in . Hr =, H ,., ru . I . e .,

Th , ? r < Is > Richmond , and others , thi . lLv BC - was 0 Pcncd in d « e form , and the minutes of of ilv mectln K were read and confirmed . The ceremony Tl . » 1 1 was rehears < --d , Bro . Gill being the candidate . ... . . ffe was called off and on . when Urn . Cnnin . r . at tho

> rnn „ , bretl"cn > gave the charge in an excellent balan ^ " ' , du'y received the thanks of the brethren . The tarv , 1 hcef , was then submitted by Bro . George , Secrellru M r received > showing a good balance in band . « cunavt . i "" " Precu P tm proposed , and Bro . Wills " w - « l 1 i r 1 " , annual dinner take place on Thursday , \ V \ i lns , ant > which was carried with acclamation . The W " \ i " osc lo 7 first time , and dues were collected . The W M V ' 7 " rst tlme , and dues were collected . Ihe

unanimn ? ? ¦ t , le Eeco "d time , when Bro . Cutting was W M ? c , ? ct ed W-M- for tlle next meeting . The the In ' rln . t , he thilrcl time > and nothing further offering , 'oage was closed . «« Jal ^! i i M , DDLESEX LODGE ( No . , 6 , 2 ) .-The Hotel Pav ym » f , neof th ! s lod » c was held at the Feathers Present u , > W-, on Monday , the 22 nd ult . [ 'here were C - MeLl T « , V l uire ' W-M- ; ' - »• Walker , S . W . ; Pr itchar 7 l' i ,, ' T'dmarsh , Preceptor : G . H . Galib , Sec . ; , «^ Wi ' $ ¦ 1 J ?; 7 > J- -= W - A - C " < s < ' - G-i bro « k andl ' [ li KU 3 - liotIe ^ , M - ' C ' C . Sanger , Bur-- * ¦ I ~ . 1 K 1 n .

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The lodge was opened in due form , andthc minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . H . R . Elkin , 2157 , was unanimously elected a joining member . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and Bro . G . Harper offering himself as a candidate , was examined and entrusted . The lodge was opened in the I hird Degree , and the ceremony of raising was rehearsed . The traditional historv was given by Bro . F . Botley . The lodge was

closed in the Third and Second Degrees , and after dues had been collected , it was proposed by Bro . Pooley , seconded by Bro . Botley , that a donation be added to the list of Bro . Tidmarsh , who is a Steward at this year's Festival of the R . M . B . I . This was carried unanimously , as was also a motion that the said sum be paid in the name of the Secretary . Bro . C . Mead was elected W . M . for the next meeting , and appointed his officers . The work will be the second ceremony and the istand 2 nd Sections of the First Lecture .

KENSINGTON LODGE ( No . 1767 ) . —A meeting was held on Tuesday , the 231 'd ult ., at the Scarsdale Arms Hotel ,, Edwardes-square , Kensington , W . Present : Bros . W . B . Flack , W . M . ; H . G . Danby , S . W . ; H . R . Elkin , J . W . ; George Read , P . M ., Preceptor ; R . H . Williams , P . M ., P . P . J . G . D . Middx ., Treas . ; F . Craggs , W . M . S 34 , Sec . j R . J . Williams , S . D . ; T . Kington , I . D . ; lames Wiggins , W . M . 1767 , I . G . ; G . A . Knight , H .

Wake , C . G . Halt , and A . Wdliams , P . M . The lodge was opened in due form , and the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed in a very correct manner , Bro . R . H . Williams acting as cand date . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree . Bro . Knight offered himself as a candidate for raising , and he was examined and

entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising rehearsed , including the traditional history . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . Bro . Danby was elected W . M . for the next meeting . A vote of thanks was passed to Bro . Flack for his excellent working as W . M . for the first time in this lodge , and the lodge was closed .

CREATON LODGE ( No . 1791 ) . —A meeting was held on Thursday , the 25 th instant , at the Wheatsheaf Hotel , Goldhawk-road , Shepherd ' s Bush , W ., when there were present Bros . W . G . Jennings , W . M . ; Leonard Cox , S . W . j G . K . Higginson , J . W . ; John Davies , P . M ., Preceptor ; E . Austin , P . M ., Treas . ; F . Craggs , W . M .

534 , bee . ( pro tern . ) ; I . Kington , S . D . ; C . C Barber , | . U . ; H . Gane , l . G . ; W . Hillier , Stwd . ; A . WillUms , P . M . ; G . W . B . Rogers , J . Arnott , J . Brown , P . M . ; G . Aylett , A . J . Taylor , P . M . ; H . Jupp , T . Dutton , P . M . ; R . N . Larter , W . R . Carpenter , T . Stonnill , T . Jobson , and H . R . Elkin .

The lodge was duly opened , and the minutes of the last meeting read and confirmed . The balance-sheet and Auditors' report were received and adopted . The 2 nd and 3 rd Sections of the First Lecture were worked by Bro . A . Williams , assisted by the Preceptor and the brethren . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the 1 st Section of the Lecture was worked by the Preceptor , assisted by the brethren . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . Bro . L . Cox was elected W . M . for the next meeting , and the lodge was closed .

HORNSEY CHAPTER ( No . 890 ) . —A meeting was held on the 19 th ult ., at the Prince of Wales Hotel , corner of Eastbourne-terrace and Bishop ' s-road , Paddington , W ., when there were present Comps . W . H . Chalfont , M . E . Z . elect 975 , M . E . Z . ; W . Hillier , S 34 , H . ; A . C . Uurrant , J . 11 , 276 , J . ; H . Dehane , P . / .. S 90 , 27 G , S . E . ; J . Cruttenden , 779 , P . S . ; and A . I . Turner , 2 nd A . S . 1 nib .

The chapter was opened , and the minutes of the last convocation were read and confirmed . The ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed , Comp . Turner being candidate . It was agreed that an invitation be given to the companions of the Essex Chapter , No . 276 , at an early date , to attend and rehearse the duties of the evening . The M . E . Z . rose the usual number of times , and alter " Hearty good wishes " the chapter was closed .

Obituary.

Obituary .

BRO . REV . F . V . BUSSELL , P . G . CHAP ., D . P . G .. M . NOTTS . Another distinguished Mason has fallen a victim to the prevailing epidemic of influenza and the pneumonia which in so many instances has supervened with such fatal effects . On Sunday , the 21 st ult ., Bro . the Rev . Frederick Vernon Bussell , M . A ., P . G . C . of England ,

and D . P . G . M . of Nottinghamshire , succumbed to an attack which had seized him some five weeks previousl y , and his funeral , which took place a few days later at Baldeston , was very numerously attended not only b y his family and friends , but also by a very large number of his parishioners and his brethren in Masonry . Indeed , his funeral was to this extent Masonic in its

character , that after the burial service according to the Church of England had been performed , the brethren gathered around the grave of their late reverend brother , and Bro . the Rev . W . F . Hoot performed the Masonic rite , the oration , which was very eloquent and gave a full record of Bro . Bussell ' s services to the Crait , being delivered by Bro . H . George , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C .

Nottinghamshire , and when the latter was concluded , the brethren slowly and reverentl y filed past the grave , and threw in each of them a sprig of acacia . Bro . Bussell was , indeed , a most excellent Craftsman , and worth y in the highest degree of the respect shown to his memory on this sad occasion . He was initiated in the Pelham Lodge , No .

939 , Worksop , in the year 1 S 72 , and four years later was elected and installed W . M . In 18 7 8 he joined the Newton Lodge , No . 1 G 61 , Newark , and became Prov . G . Chaplain , still remaining , however , a member of his mother lodge , and in 1884 was appointed Prov . S . G . W . In 18 S 7 , at the Masonic Coiiiinemoratioii of the Queen ' s

Jubilee , he had conferred upon him the brevet rank of Past G . Chaplain . In 1 S 8 9 , on the lamented death of Bro . John Watson , Bro . Bussell was selected by the Duke of St . Albans , Prov . G . M ., for the responsible office ot D . P . G . M ., and in that cap icily our deceased brother succeeded in confirming himselt in the good opinion of his Nottinghamshire brethren . In Royal

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Arch Masonry he had also won distinction , having been exalted in the Sheffield Chapter , and installed the first M . E . Z . of the Alexander Chapter , No . 1661 , Newark , and in 18 S 7 received the brevet rank of Past G . P . Soj . of Supreme Grand Chapter . He was also a Past Grand Chaplain in Mark Masonry , and a Past M . W . S . of the Talbot Chapter of Rose Croix , 18 ° . Sheffield

and Prelate from its foundation till now of the Magnus Chapter , Newark , in the Ancient and Accepted Rite . Thus in all the various branches of Freemasonry with which he was associated , our deceased brother had greatly distinguished himself , and dying , as he has

died , at the comparatively early age of 45 years , he nevertheless leaves behind him a reputation in Masonry with which few among the older members of the Fraternityare privileged . We sympathise greatly with the family , friends , and fellow Masons of our late reverend brother .

BRO . W . JONES LANE . We regret to have to record the death of Bro . W . Jones Lane , of Margate , which took place on Tuesday , the 23 rd ult ., under somewhat sudden circumstances . Although the deceased had been ill for about a month , during which time he was attended by his medical man , he was able to get out again , but he was seized with

sudden illness in the street , and expired soon after being taken home . Bro . W . Jones Lane was initiated in the Union Lodge , No . 127 , Margate , in 18 S 0 , in the work of which he was most enthusiastic . He served all the offices , and was W . M . in 1 SS 6 , and in the same year served as Steward tor the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , and in 1 S 8 7 at the Centenary

Festival of the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls , on both occasions taking up a large list . He was also a member of the Thanet Chapter , of which he was M . E . Z Apart from his great interest in Freemasonry , he was ever first and foremost in any charitable object which might be brought forward , and was one of the pr-. moters of a dinner given by the Union Lodge . during his Mastership

to the poor people of Margate , and which has now become an annual custom . His worth as a Freemason and the high esteem he was held in by his fellow townsmen was shown b y the signs of mourning throughout Margate , every shop being closed . Upwards of 50 Freemasons from the Union Lodge and Sittingbourne and Ramsgate attended . The first portion of

the funeral service , which was choral , was held at Trinity Church , and was read b y the Rev . Mr . Senior , the vicar , and that at the cemetery by the Rev . Tayler Jones , the Chaplain of the Union Lodge . The brethren took their last sorrowing farewell of the coffin which contained the remains of one they so loved and respected in the usual Masonic form . A large number

of wreaths were sent , those from the Union Lodge , Thanet Chapter , and Holmesdale Mark Lodge being very handsome . There was one also Irom Mrs . Lane , forming a cushion of violets , two feet square , in which were three smaller ones , composed of lilies ot' the valley , snowdrops , and marguerites ; and daisy tokens of affection from his three little children . The funeral took place on Monday , the 29 th ult .

Rosicrucian Society Of England.

Rosicrucian Society of England .

Metropolitan College . —The quarterly convocation was held on the 26 th ult . at Mark Masons Hall . There were present the M . W . Supreme Magus , Dr . Wynn Westcott , IX ; the Senior Substitute Magus , James Lewis Thomas , IX ° ; the Celebrant , R . W . Frater MacGregor Mathers , VIII ; and R . W . Fratres Robert Roy , S ° ; W . G . Lemon , S ° ; W . J . Ferguson , S ° ; Rev . Dr . T . W . Lemon , 5 ° ; Dr . Coffin , J . N . Frye , Alphonse Lamette , and

many others . The college having been opened , Bro . Worlledge was admitted to the grade of Zelator . Frater Robert Roy was elected Treasurer . The Rev . Dr . T . W . Lemon , 5 ° , showed some very curious talismans on parchment , found upon the body of a sailor , and the S . M . promised to read a lecture upon the subject at the next convocation .

Third Order Of Rosicrucian Society Of England.

THIRD ORDER OF ROSICRUCIAN SOCIETY OF ENGLAND .

The Magi and Magistrt of the Third Order of the Rosirrucians assembled on the 25 th ult . at Mark Masons' Hall , to elect a Supreme Magus , and successor to the late Dr . Wm . Robt . Woodman . R . W . Frater W . J . Ferguson was chosen President of the assembly ,

and there were also present R . W . rratres James Lewis Thomas , C . F . Matier , MacGregor Mathers , Edward Macbean , William Dodd , W . G . Lemon , Robert Roy , T . C . Walls , and the Secretary General . A sealed letter ( dated December , 1889 ) from the late S . M . was read , and it was found that he had nominated as his successor Dr . W . Wynn Westcott , 8 °

and Hon . IX , who has for many years acted as Sec . Gen . The nomination was warmly supported by the Senior Substitute of the late S . M ., the R . W . Frater J AMKS Linvis THOMAS , and the election was unanimous . R . W . Frater C . F . Matier , Past S . M . in Scotia , invested the new S . M . with the collar and jewel of his rank—a crimson velvet collar , and ebony cross set with

diamonds , surmounted by a golden crown . A considerable sum of money was then voted as a donation to the widow of the late S . M , The new RuuiK stated that the appointment of a High Council . aid other officers rested with himself , and that he would shortly issue : t notification ut his intentions . The assembl y of Magi and Magistri was then closed , with mutual congratulations .