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or dependencies , for if they did not take the Royal Arch they certainly never got beyond the mere outside edge of Masonry . He was pleased to sec the son of their esteemed M . E . Z . exalted , and felt sure , as his father had so well and ably said , that it would strengthen his good qualities , and make him if possible a better man than he was even now . Comps . Wilkins and Mitchell also responded . The next toast was that of " The Exaltee , " and Comp .

Lloyd responded in a short but excellent speech . The other toasts were " The M . E . Z . Elect and the rest of the Officers , " to which Comps . Sweny and Edmunds responded . "The P . Zs . " followed , and then "The Masonic Press " and Janitor ' s toast concluded the proceedings , which were made most enjoyable by the unremitting attention of Comp . Musto ( the prince of Wine Stewards ) at the banquet table , and Comp . Penfold at the social board .

Mark Masonry.

Mark Masonry .

CHESTER . —Earl of Chester Lodge ( No . 196 ) —The installation meeting of this lodge took place on Monday , the iCth ult . Bro . R . C . Edmunds , P . M ., installed Bro . Robert Brown Ferguson , VV . M ., in his usual efficient manner , and was assisted by the retiring W . M . Bro . Herbert Ellis , P . P . G , Org . ; Bros . John Pemberton , P . G . S . W . ; and Hugh Williams , P . P . G . J . D . The following brethren were invested : Bros . Herbert Ellis , P . P . G . Org ., l . P . M . ; Antony , Stevenson , P . P . G . M . S ., S . W . ;

C . K . Brown , P . P . G . S . B ., J . W . ; J . Williams , P . P . G . S . B ., M . O . ; J . Edwards , P . P . G . B ., S . O . ; G . J . Holland , J . O . j J . Salmon , P . P . G . S . W ., Treas . ; T . E . Nabe , Secj J . B . Murless , S . D . ; E . Brassey , J . D . ; and J . Barnes , P . G . Tyler , Tyler . Bros . Geo . Morgan , P . G . J . G . ; J . Pernton , P . G . S . W . ; and Hugh Williams , P . P . G . J . D . ; were re-elected honorary members . The lodge being closed the brethren partook of a very enjoyable repast , and the usual toasts were enthusiastically given and responded to .

Ancient And Accepted Rite.

Ancient and Accepted Rite .

ST . LEONARD'S-ON-SEA . —Albion Chapter ( No . 54 ) . —The installation meeting of this progressing chapter was held at the Warrior Square Rooms on Wednesday , the iSth inst . The chapter was opened in due form by Ex . Bro . C . VV . Duke , M . W . S ., after which III . Bro . Col . H . S . Somerville-Burney , 33 , Inspector General South-Eastern District , was admitted under the Arch of Steel , and very heartily welcomed by the M . W . S . and

brethren , it being the occasion of his first visit to the chapter since his appointment . Letters of regret at inability to attend the meeting of the chapter were read from Ex . Bro . Lord Arthur Hill , M . P ., M . W . S . Eureka Chapter , Brighton , and several other brethren . A ballot was taken for Bro . Commander Hennah , R . N ., l . P . M . 40 , and he was declared duly elected . Bro . Alfred G . Cooke , P . M . 222 , was then perfected by III . Bro . Thomas Trollope , M . D ., 32 °

P . M . W . S ., Ex . Bro . C . VV . Duke , M . W . S ., acting as Grand Marshal , ably assisted by Ex . Bro . Major Cooper , Raphael . The ceremony was finely rendered , the anthems and music being beautifully played by the Organist , Ex . Bto . F . H . Hallett , L . Mus . T . C . L ., and called from 111 Bro . Burney special words of praise . 111 . Bro . W . H . Hodgkin , 30 , M . W . S . elect , was then presented to 111 . Bro . Thomas Trollope for the benefit of

installation , the ceremony being performed in Bro . Trollope ' s usual able and impressive manner . The following are the officers for the ensuing year : Ex . Bros . C . VV . Duke , I . P . M . W . S ., and Recorder ; the Rev . T . S . Curteis , M . A ., High Prelate ; 111 . Bro . C . Brisco , 1 st General ; Ex . Bros . Major Cooper , 2 nd General ; Richard Pidcock , P . M . W . S ., Treas . ; T . H . Wadd , Grand Marshal ; Major Gant , Raphael ; W . H . Cronk , Herald ; Fredk . Duke ,

Capt . of Guard ; F . H . Hallett , Org . ; and B . Sidney Wilmot , D . of C . An unanimous vote ofithanks to 111 . Bro . Col . Somerville Burney , 33 , Inspector General of South Eastern District , was then passed and acknowledged in most courteous terms . Col . Burney congratulating the members on the very effective appointments and decorations of their chapter and stating that although it was his duty to be present , he

had experienced a great deal of pleasure at the admirable manner in which the whole of the ceremonies had been conducted . After votes of thanks had been proposed by the M . W . S . and carried by the brethren , to the retiring M . W . S ., and the Installing P . M . W . S ., the chapter was closed in the usual form and the brethren adjourned to the banquet at the Royal Victoria Hotel , under the presidency of 111 . Bro . VV . H . Hodgkin . The dinner was in Bro . R . J . Reed ' s usual recherche style .

Knights Templar.

Knights Templar .

GIBRALTAR . —Calpe Preceptory ( No . 60 ) . — The regular convocation of the above preceptory was held on Saturday , the 14 th inst ., at the Masonic Hall , Horse Barrack-lane . Amongst those present were Sir Knights Moore-Keys , E . P . ; Cottrell , P . E . P ., Treasurer ; Sir Henry Burford Burford-Hancock , acting Prelate ; Thos . Haynes , P . E . P . Constable ( acting ); Trenerry , Marshal ; Langdon , Sub-Marshal ; and Culatto , Captain of the

Lines . Sir Knights Gilbard , Prov . Sub-Prior , and Ashton , Registrar , were unable to be present owing to severe indisposition . There were also present Sir Knights Henry , P . E . P . ; Dobranich , J . H . Bryant , and several visitors . The r . - . inutes of the last regular convocation having been read and confirmed , the ceremony of installing the eminent Preceptor elect for the ensuing year , Sir Knight Sir Henry Burford Burford-Hancock , by Sir Knight C . VV .

Moore-Keys , K . P ., the Installing Officer , was proceeded with , the work being extremely well and impressivel y performed . The E . P . then appointed and invested his officers as follows : Sir Knights Moore-Keys , P . E . P ., Prelate ; Gilbard , P . S . P . Constable ; Langdon , Marshal ; Culatto , Sub-Marshal ; Cottrell , Treasurer j Ashton , P . E . P .

Registrar ; J . Haynes , P . E . P ., Herald ; Dobranich , Almoner ; Bryant , Captain of the Lines ; and Peterkin ( serving brother ) Equerry without ) . 'Ihe preceptory was then closed , and the Sir Knights retired for a few moments while the rooms were re-arranged and prepared for the Knights of Malta . On resuming business Sir Knight J . H . Bryant received this Degree in due form , and the cere-

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mony of installation took place , when our esteemed Sir Knight Sir Henry Burford Burford-Hancock was duly installed and received the O . B . of E . P . Officers for the ensuing year were then appointed and invested . The priory was then closed in the usual manner with solemn prayer . The entire evening proved to be a real Masonic treat , which augurs well for the future of this old-established and prosperous preceptory .

Red Coss Of Constantine.

Red Coss of Constantine .

MILLOM . —Dykes Conclave ( No . 36 ) . —The quarterly meeting of this conclave was held in the Masonic Hall , on Wednesday , the iSth inst ., and was duly opened by Em . Sir Kt . Tom Bird , M . P . S ., assisted by his officers . The minutes were read and confirmed , and Bros . Robt . Shaw , Wm . Atkinson , Wm . Bradley , and John Bowness were balloted for and installed as Sir Kts . of the Order . The election of officers was next proceeded with , with the

following result , Sir . Kts . H . Peacock , M . P . S . j George Dalrymple , Viceroy j and Lewthwaite , Treas . The other Sir Knights present were : Sir Kts . Thos . Mandale , P . S . ,-D . Bell , I . G . ; W . Holloway , H . ; J . Mills , Almo ; Chas . Gowan , J . C . Hunter , and J . J . Robinson . The sum of two guineas was voted on behalf of Sir Kt . McKay's

Stewardship . The conclave was then duly closed . The Sir Knights at the invitation of Sir Kt . Mills subsequently dined , when after the loyal and Masonic toasts were given and responded to , the name of Em . Sir Kt . W . F . Larnonb ^ , Past Sovereign , Melbourne , was given with all the " fire " ( though absent not forgotten ) . The Sir Knights then separated after a very pleasant meeting .

Obituary.

Obituary .

THE LATE BRO . HUGH SPENCER . The funeral of the late Bro . Hugh Spencer , for a quarter of a century connected with the " Allan " Line of Steamers in a prominent capacity , took place at Anfield cemetery , Liverpool , on Friday , the 20 th inst . The respect in which deceased was held was shown b y a gathering of about 150 gentlemen who had been identified with the deceased

in business and otherwise . As a tribute to his memory , the flags of the company's ships in port were hoisted halfmast . The cortege started from the late residence of the deceased in Langham-street , Kirkdale , and amongst those present were the two sons and three brothers of the deceased , Bro . Arthur Wood ( marine superintendent of the Allan Line ) , Messrs . J . James , M . M'Naughten ,

Irving , Smith , Windus , Hattie , W . Heaton , R . Haskayne , Belli , J . Nolan , Maxwell , Dally , J . Matthews , J . Hough , R . Hough , R . Ferguson , Pease , Thompson ( Messrs . A . and B . Brown ) , Jones ( representing the pilots ) , Cummings , and VV . Blain , most of whom are connected with the Allan snipping interests . The deceased was an active member of the Masonic Order , having been prominently concerned in the formation of the Prince of Wales Lodge , No . 1035 ,

and the Walton Lodge , No . 10 S 6 , of which he was a member . The fraternity was represented by Bros . Alderman J . P . M'Arthur , P . P . G . J . W . ; VV . S . Vines , P . P . G . D . C ., P . M . 220 ; J . Neil ! , 1356 ; J . Horrocks , 1035 ; J . Leonard , and the following officers and members of No . 10 S 6 : Joseph Ellis , P . M . ; Wilkinson , S . W . ; William Roberts , Sec ; F . Mansley , J . D . ; F . Ewart , I . G . ; R . E . Roberts , R . Copeland , R . Davidson , Jos . Dickinson , James Casey , and Brown .

FUNERAL OF BRO . W . SCURR . On Monday last , the remains of Bro . W . Scurr , of the New Cross Lodge , 1559 , were laid to rest in Marylebone Cemetery , Finchley . Bro . Scurr , who was a well known musician , had been ailing for some months past , and after lingering for a few weeks after his admission into the Middlesex Hospitalsuccumbed to that fell

disease—consump-, tion—on Wednesday , the 25 th ult . Amongst those who followed our deceased brother to his last resting place were Bros . Ernest E . Smith , P . M . 1559 ; Wild , 1559 ; Westhall , Org . 1559 ( representing Cramer and Co . ) . Many old friends and fellow labourers in the musical world testified their respect to the deceased by their presence at the gravesideamongst others Messrs . Rorke ( representing Novelli

, and Co . ) , Randall ( partner of Bro . Scurr ) , Lipscombe , two sisters and two nephews of the deceased , the widow , and many personal friends and acquaintances . The coffin was adorned with wreaths , one given by Bro . Ernest Smith in the name of the New Cross Lodge . Bro . Scurr was popular amongst all with whom he came in contact , but with none more so than his brethren in Freemasonry .

BRO . 10 HN WORDSWORTH . If it be admitted that the distinguishing characteristic of a Freemason is Charity , then it would seem naturally to follow that the brother who largely avails himself of opportunities for the practice of that virtue we all profess to admire , should be regarded as worthy of special distinction . When to this is added a well-grounded conviction

that the bestowal of a considerable portion of the means at disposal is the outcome of a simple , sincere desire to benefit one ' s fellow creatures , unaccompanied by ostentation and without any seeking afterself-aggrandizemcnt , our appreciation of good deeds plainly made manifest ought to be considerably enhanced . Fortunately we have several in our midst to whom these remarks are applicable . Unfortunately

we have to mourn the loss of one who afforded a prominent illustration of that genuine spirit and principle of philanthropy the desire to testify to the existence of which has prompted these few words prefatory to the record of an event which has occasioned poignant regret throughout a wide circle of friends in the locality in which Bro . John Wordsworth lived and moved , and sympathy with which

has extended itself into remote districts , especially to the metropolis , where at least in the Masonic community he for many years was intimately known and highly respected . On Friday , 20 th April , Bro . Wordsworth ' s career of usetulness was terminated at the comparatively early age of 53 . after an illness which , though nrotracted and somewhat severe , was not such as to

afford cause of anxiety to his family . Less than four years have elapsed since Bro . Wordsworth received the felicitations of his friends on his marriage . The union has been happily blessed , and the favours of fortune descended upon him and his in ample streams . It is not the object of the writer—who was amongst the most intimate of his Metropolitan friends—to compose an eulogium , but simply to bear

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testimony to the many good qualities with which Bro . Wordsworth was endowed—stedfast and sincere as a friend , genial as a companion , plain and outspoken as an adviser , strong in the conviction of the soundness of his own opinions , and tolerant of those of others , he succeeded in winning many friendships , without making a single enemy . Bro . Wordsworth ' s favourite field of active exertion was undoubtedly the Masonic Charitable Institutions , to all of which he was

a liberal donor , taking the most lively interest in their prosperity , which it was his constant endeavour to promote by every means in his power , as will be seen from the following record : Royal Masonic Institution for Girls , Steward 13 times , Donations £ 210 , Votes 97 , Vice Patron . Royal Masonic Institution for Boys , Steward 16 times , Donations £ ¦ 514 10 , Votes 330 , Vice Patron and Trustee . Royal Masonic Benevolent lnstitution . Steward 12 times , Donations

£ 152 , votes 150 , Vice Patron . These are independent of the qualifications and votes enjoyed by all the mourning members of his family . The following are some particulars of his Masonic career : —He was initiated in the Integrity Lodge , No . 3 S 0 , Morley , nth May , 1859 , and served the office of W . Master in 1862 and 1876 . He was one of the founders of the Sincerity Lodge , No . 1019 , Wakefield , in 18 ( 14 , and served the office of VV . M . in 1 S 70 ;

he was Provincial Grand Superintendent of Works in 1 S 65 and Provincial Grand Warden in 1 S 73 . He became a Royal Arch Mason on 31 st January , 1 S 61 , in chapter No . 20 S , Dewsbury , and filled the chair in 1 S 67 . He was also founder of a chapter at Morley in 1867 , and in this degree served the office of Provincial Grand Sword Bearer from 1865 till 1869 . He was Prov . G . Mark Master up to the time of his death , also a distinguished member of the

Knights Templar . On the 26 th October , 1 S 71 , he joined lodge No . 60 , Peace and Harmony , London , and was installed W . Master 23 rd of June , 18 S 1 . He was Grand Steward of England in 1 S 77-S . He joined the Dewsbury Rifle Volunteers as a private at the formation of the corps in 1659 , and afterwards became a captain . The funeral was attended by a large number of the brethren among whom we noticed : Bros . H . Smith , P . M . Prov . G . S . ; W . Gill , P . M ., P . P . G . W . ; C .

, Linck , W . M . ; J . H . Loveless , W . M . ; B . Broughton , P . M ., P . P . G . W . ; Rev . J . Clarke , P . P . G . Chaplain ; John Ambler , P . M . ; W . Beanland , P . M ., P . P . G . S . W . ; Jer Rhodes , P . M ., P . P . G . O . ; Rev . J . Hollywood , P . P . G . Chaplain ; S . O . Bailey , P . M ., P . P . G . S . W . ; C . Crabtree , P . M ., Prov . G . D . ; William W . Barlow , P . M ., Prov . G . S . j J . W . Monckman , P . M ., Prov . G . S . ; M . S . Rhodes , P . M . ; George Horsfall , P . M . ; J . C . Taylor , P . M . ; R .

Williamson , P . M . ; W . C . Lupton , P . M . ; Chas . Brumm , M . M . ; C . L . Mason , P . M ., P . P . G . Treas ., Dep . P . G . M . of M . M . ; R . Nelson , P . M . ; J . Schott , M . M . ; Arthur H . Stamford , M . M . ; J . Watson , M . M . ; J . Rudduck , P . M ., and John Barker , P . M ., P . P . G . M . W . The procession was closed by a number of private carriages . There were many wreaths of flowers sent to adorn the Coffin and the brethren placed sprigs of acacia theron .

Consecration Of The Camden Chapter, No. 704.

CONSECRATION OF THE CAMDEN CHAPTER , No . 704 .

The above chapter was consecrated at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street , on the Gth ult ., by E . Comps . J . Terry , P . Z ., as Z . Past P . G . W . Herts , & c . ; J . D . Collier , P . Z ., as H . ; and E . C . Daines , as J . Several very able orations were delivered at the several stages of the proceedings ,

and the installations of the Principals were performed in the most exemplary manner throughout , viz .: Comps . Nathaniel Goodchild , W . M . 704 , Z . ; Henry Slyman , W . M . 753 , H . ; George Clark , jun ., P . M . 1777 , J . ; F . Snee , as Scribe E . ; H . E . Coffin , P . S . ; Edwin Storr , as First A . S . ; and Very , as Janitor . The musical arrangements were most ably carried out

under the direction of Comp . F . VV . Dimsdale , ably assisted by Comp . G . S . Graham . A chapter of emergency was held on Thursday , the 19 th ult ., and during the convocation Bros . John B . Clark , 1777 , and A . Eyers , Henry F . Shephard , and Edward H .

Blunt , 704 , were unanimously balloted for and duly exalted into the Supreme Degree of Royal Arch Masonry in a most able and impressive manner by the officers as above named , with the exception that the important duties of P . S . were discharged by Comp . E . F . Storr ( his superior officer being unavoidably absent ) in a most praiseworthy and creditable

manner . A ballot was also taken , which proved unanimous in favour of two joining companions , viz ., Comps . A . _ R Chamberlayne and Edward Lyon Shelton , both of the Highgate Chapter , No . 1366 . Tiiey were duly accepted members , and briefly returned thanks . There were also present Comps . J . D . Collier , P . Z ., and I . ' f Ck-lfnn mnmliBpc alert rnmne AlV \| . l-t Fish . fit . and f 1 1 » -

I ., J-. OIIMWI , UJV .... H .-J , U ... U vw ........ .......... ~ ..., j ^ , Henry Baldwin , Scribe N . 720 , as visitors ; and Comp . Very , Janitor . 1 he regular meetings are fixed for the last Thursday in the months of March , July , and November . There has already been established in connection with this chapter a chanter of improvement , or instruction , which is held at the

Boston Hotel , Junction-road , Upper Holloway , every Wednesday evening , at half-past eight o'clock , under the able and efficient direction of Comp . J . D . Collier , P . M ., P . Z ., Preceptor , and Comp . H . Slyman , Scribe E ., to which all companions are most cordially invited to attend who desire to become proficient workers in this magnificent and Supreme Degree of the R . A .

Births, Marriages, And Deaths.

Births , Marriages , and Deaths .

[ The charge is 2 s . 6 d . for announcements not exceeding Four Lines under this heading . ] BIRTH . TOKK . —On the 2 Sth ult ., the wife of the Rev . W . E . Torr , of Carlett Park , Eastham , Cheshire , of a daughter .

MARRIAGE . St'ORV—B ROADWOOD . —On the 25 th ult ., at Rome , Waldo , son of W . VV . Story , Esq ., to Ada Maud , daughter of T . C . Broadwood , Esq .

DEATH . HARMSWORTH . —On the 31 st March , Julia Harmsworth , the beloved wife of Bro . C J . Harmsworth , P . M . Prince Alfred Lodge , 956 , P . Z ., at Pietermaritzburg . Natal , South Africa , after a short illness .