Royal Arch.

The companions afterwards adjourned to the Barford Saloon , where Mrs . James sat on the right hand of her husband , who presided over the entertainment . This consisted of a selection of music beautifully executed under the direction of Comp . Willie Wright , P . Z ., who was assisted by Miss Emily Davies , Comp . James Bayne , Mr . Iver Foster , Bros . Trefelyn David , Herbert Linwood , R . B . Hopkins ( silver bells ) , and Sam Wright . Herr Hugo Hundt played violin solos . At the piano were Comp . Willie Wright and Herr Griinebaum . The entertainment was a great success .

Covent Garden Chapter , No . 1614 . A very successful meeting was held at the Criterion Restaraunt , Piccadilly , on the 27 th ult . The members present included Comps . Arthur L . Bullen , M . E . Z . ; C . O . Burgess , P . Z ., H ., M . E . Z . elect ; Jas . D . Graham , J ., H . elect ; Walter Hancock , P . Z ., J . elect ; S . Hewett , P . Z . ; F . Kedge , P . Z ., Treas . ; Geo . Reynolds , P . Z ., S . E . ; G . H , Foan , P . Z . ; J . Woodward ; J . Rowe ; W . J . Thrussell , Org . ; H . G . Walker , S . N . ; J . W . Dennis , M . C . Citreon , and others . Visitors : Comps . T .

Grummant , P . Z . 1275 ; R . S . Hart , 1 S 51 ; W . W . Lee , P . Z . 1524 ; and others . Chapter was opened , and the minutes confirmed . The following installations took place : Comps . CO . Burgess , M . E . Z . ; J . D . Graham , H . ; and W . Hancock , P . Z ., J . Bro . M . G . Benlian , 1614 , was exalted into Royal Arch Masonry , the ceremony being well rendered by all concerned . The following officers were invested : Comps . F . Kedge , P . Z ., Treas . ; Geo . Reynolds , P . Z ., S . E . ; H . G . Walker , S . N . ; S . Blum , P . S . ; E . Parsons , ist A . S . ; J . Woodward , Stwd . ; W . J . Thrussell , Org . ; and R . Potter , Janitor . Other business was transacted , and the chapter was closed .

An excellent banquet was then partaken ' of , and after dessert , the customary toast list was proceeded with . Comp . A . L . Bullen , I . P . Z ., in giving the toast of "The M . E . Z . " said it was always received with enthusiasm in this chapter , for the occupants of the chair had been a credit to it . The present M . E . Z . was well known to them all , most of the companions having worked with him either in Craft or R . A . Masonry for years past . They therefore knew that Comp . Burgess would do honour to the Covent Garden Chapter in

the position in which they had placed him . They would bear him out in the remark that everything Comp . Burgess had undertaken he had done to the best of his ability , and that ability was of a very high order . They might congratulate themselves , therefore , on having such a M . E . Z . to rule over the destines of the chapter for the next 12 months . By his wise order of business , his superlative qualities , and his extensive knowledge of the ritual , Comp . Burgess had brought credit and succcess to other chapters , and although they were not wanting in success , they wished to soar to still higher heights ,

and hoped to do so . . They would all take the present opportunity , although they had met in chapter , of offering their hearty congratulations to Comp . Burgess on his recent appointment as Prov . G . S . W . of Berkshire—a high honour that was thoroughly well deserved . He ( the I . P . Z . )| gave ; them with all heartiness the healths of the M . E . Z . and prosperity to the Covent Garden Chapter . Comp . C . O . Burgess , M . E . Z ., thanked the I . P . Z . for the more than kind and friendly terms in which he had proposed the toast , and was confident Comp . Bullen had

spoken in all sincerity . It was always difficult to reply to the toast of one's own health because one might be thought to be egotistical . He might say , however , that he was one of the founders of this chapter and had seen it advance and flourish , and hoped to see it so for many years in a greater degree . There was a good reason why , as the I . P . Z . had said , this toast was always well received—if they looked at those who had occupied the chair . There was Comp . Hewett , one of the most genial of men , Comp . Kedge , P . Z . and Treasurer , an excellent exponent of the . ritual , and a popular

man , Comp . Hancock , who commanded respect and esteem , Comp . Foan , who appeared to have renewed his youth , and last , but net least , Comp . Bullen , who was a sincere friend to them all . In mentioning them , he was explaining the I . P . Z . ' s expression , and they had had extreme good fortune to have been ruled by such companions of the Order . He hoped the companions would rally round him and introduce some exaltees ,

always taking care that they were those who would be a credit to the chapter , which they desired to be one of the first in the metropolis . He would ask all to be careful whom they proposed , for the future of the chapter depended upon the personnel of those brought in . He hoped it would flourish , if not rapidly , at least solidly and satisfactorily , and that they might look forward in the future to a renewal of those very agreeable m > etings .

The M . E . Z . then proposed " The Health of the I . P . Z ., " and remarked that Comp . Bullen was a friend to them all , and as an exponent of the ritual , was in the front rank . In presenting the I . P . Z . with a _ P . Z . ' s jewel , he could say it had never been earned more worthily . He hoped that in wearing that jewel for many years Comp . Bullen would feel it had an additional value in the hearty goodwill of every member Comp . Arthur L . Bullen , I . P . Z ., thanked the M . E . Z . for his flattering remarks . He should like to give expression to the thoughts of his heart , but his tongue could not

five voice to them . He had always taken a great interest in Royal Arch Masonry , and ad looked forward to being in the chair of that chapter , and now that time had passed . It had been a pleasant year to him in many respects , for all had been kind to him and made his reign a successful one . He thanked them sincerely for the jewel , and so long as he was able , he would render whatever assistance he could to the chapter . " The H . and J ., " was next given , the M . E . Z . referring to the respect in which they held Comp . Graham , H . The I ., Comp . Hancock , was well-known throughout

Masonry for his zeal and exertions , both in the Craft and the Royal Arch . Comps . Graham , H ., and W . Hancock , P . Z ., J ., replied , after which Comp . Benlian answered for " The Exaltees , " in a brief , but excellent speech , expressing the hone that as he gained more knowledge he might become a useful member . The visiting companions acknowledged the hospitality they had received and

expressed their admiration for the working they had witnessed . Other toasts followed , embracing " The Officers of the Chapter , " after which a very pleasant evening terminated . Comp . W . J . Thrussell , Org ., provided a good musical programme and was assisted by Miss Edith Kingsford , Miss Esther Franklin , and Bro . G . H . Dawson . Bro . Mel . B . Spurr contributed a couple ol musical and mimetic interludes the humorous vein of which were heartily appreciatedjand keenly enjoyed .

Practical Masonry.

PRACTICAL MASONRY .

The strength of the three-fold cord brotherly love , relief , and truth , t hat binds Freemasons together , no matter from what country they hail , has just been beautifully and forcibly illustrated in connection with the heart-rending break of the Mohegan . Last summer an American gentleman Thos . Worthington King , of Nantucket , Man ., his mother-in-law , wife , and two sons , were visitors at one of the picturesque bays on the coast of Cornwall . In the house next that occupied by the

American visitors , Bro . J . M . Cornish ( now W . M . of Sinai Lodge , Penzance ) , his wife and children , were spending their holiday . The two families became intimate and the union between them was strengthened when Bro . Cornish found that Mr . King was a distinguished and prominent member of the Craft in America , he having attained to the 32 ^ . The acquaintanceshi p grew into friendship , and Bro . King was on several occasions a visitor at Sinai Lodge , Penzance .

The whole party of the King ' s took their passage on board the illfated Mohegan , accompanied by a young Irish-American named O'Rourke , who was Mr . King ' s valet . O'Rourke was the only one of the party saved , he climbed up one of the masts as she was sinking and clung to the rigging until the morning , when he was released from his perilous position in a state , really more dead than alive . As

soon as he learned on being taken ashore that he was in Cornwall he telegraphed to Bro . Cornish , as the only friend of his master ' s he knew , who , accompanied by Bro . P . M . Mockridge , at once went to the scene of the wreck and assisted in identifying the bodies of Mrs . King , her mother Mr . Weller , and her seven-year old son Tom .

Practical Masonry.

Cablegrams were sent to William Neal King , Esq ., Columbus , Ohio , who responded by directing the bodies to be embalmed , and that no expense was to be spared in forwarding them to America . The brethren of the Sinai Lodge placed the Masonic Hali at the disposal of Bro . Cornish , and there the bodies were laid out . Bros . R . Wafers and V . Corian undertook the necessary preparations . Each body was put in a mahogany shell , with a glass panel over the face ; the shells were then put into lead coffins , the upper part of the lids so arranged

that they could easily be cut open and turned back to show the faces of the deceased . The outside coffins were made of beautiful English oak , polished , with brass ornaments , the top panel of each being a door with lock and key . Oblong deal boxes were provided for each coffin , so that they had really the appearance of boxes of merchandise—this precaution was necessary , as sailors still retain the

old superstition of not sailing in a vessel with a corpse . Bros . Canon W . H . Cooper , P . M ., P . D . G . C . Sussex , who was at the time a visitor in Penzance ; W . M . Cornish ; Mockridge , P . M . ; Colenso , P . M . ; Waters ; Corian ; and J . E . Rogers , P . P . G . Tyler , who had charge of the bodies , were present at the closing of the cases , and witnessed their despatch—Mrs . Weller to Saratoga and Mrs . King and her son to Cincinnati .

Knights Templar.

Knights Templar .

Mount Calvary Preceptory D ( or Early Grand Encampment of England ) . The election meeting of this preceptory was held at the Inns of Court Hotel on the 14 th ult ., when there were present Sir Knights Basil Stewart , E . P ., J . R . Carter , Constable , Major T . C . Walls , P . E . P ., P . G . C . of Gds ., Reg . ; C . Horst , Marshal ; F . F . Bonney , Herald ; Haysom . ist Std . Br . ; F . VV . Jriver , M . A ., P . E . P . ; H . J . Lardner , P . E . P . ; C . Slater , P . E . P . ; H . Lindus , Walter Fisher , and J . Rawes , Equerry . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the ballot

was taken on behalf of Como . G . E . Gratton , No . 2501 , and C . J . Smith , No . 2501 , but they were unable to be present . Sir Knight J . R .- Carter wis unanimously elected E . P . ; Sir Knights Lt .-Col . F . J . Stohwasser , P . G . S . B ., P . E . P ., Almoner ; and Sir Knights VV . Fisher and Captain G . Carpenter , Auditors . A Past Preceptor ' s jewel was voted to the E . P . and a vote of thanks recorded to him . Apologies for non-attendance were received and read from Sir Knights G . Graveley , P . E . P . ; T . Wood , P . E . P . ; L . Steele , P . E . P . ; H . Hills , P . E . P . ; the Rev . R . C . Fillingham , M . A ., P . E . P . ; Egbert Roberts , Org . ; H . Schartau , Assistant Org . ; J . Owen , and others .

The preceptory was then closed and the sir knights adjourned to the banquet , which was capitally served and did great credit to the establishment . The E . P . proved to be an excellent chairman . After his own health had been proposed and drunk , he gave " The Preceptor Elect . " He said that Sir Knight Carter was a shining light in other Degrees in Freemasonry , and he felt sure that he would be an excellent worker in the Templar Degree as a Preceptor . Since his initiation as a member of the Old Mount Calvary their Preceptor elect had shown his interest in its affairs by introducing several good members , and he believed that Sir Knight Carter's year would be a highly successful one .

The Preceptor elect having replied , the toast of "The P . E . Preceptors" was coupled with the names of Sir Knights F . VV . Driver , H . J . Lardner , and C Slater , who acknowledged the compliment . "The Health of the Officers" was responded to by Sir Knights Horst , Bonney , and Haysom . During the proceedings Sir Knight F . W . Driver contributed some original contributions in prose and verse . The proceedings , which were throughout highly successful , then terminated .

Royal Ark Mariners.

Royal Ark Mariners .

Old York Lodge , No- T . I . A regular meeting of this lodge was held at the Freemasons' Hall , Salem-street , Bradford , on Monday , the 10 th ult . Bro . Charles Crabtree , W . C . N ., presided , the other officers present were Bros . J . L . Atherton , I . P . N . ; S . Whitely , J . ; Thos . Norfolk , S . ; . C .-W . Hudson , Scribe ; Wm . Laycock , S . D . ; Geo . Whittaker , J . D . ; W . Vaux , Guardian ; and J . T . Last , Warder . The lodge having been opened and the minutes of the previous meeting read and

confirmed , Bros . Wm . Woodiwiss , Charles Mason , Wright Wagstaff , Wm . Foster , and James Tilley , all of the Old York Lodge , No . T . L , Mark Master Masons , and John A . Godwin , J . P ., of St . Chad's Mark Lodge , No . 374 , Leeds , were balloted for and elected and elevated , the ritual being very ably rendered by the several officers . The elections for the ensuing year resulted as follows : Bros . S . Whitely , as W . C . N ., and Chas . Crabtree , Treasurer . The lodge was closed , and the brethren afterwards dined together .

Ancient And Accepted Rite.

Ancient and Accepted Rite .

Shadwell Clerke Chapter , No . 107 . A meeting of the above chapter was held at 33 , Golden-square , W ., on Wednesday the 26 th inst ., when there were present Ex . and P . Bro . A . II . Scurrah , 1 S , M . W . S ., in the chair ; III . Bro . G . W . Capel , F . R . G . S .. 30 , Prelate ; Ex . and P . Bros . J . W . Stevens , iS" , ist General , and | ohn Purrott , 1 S , 2 nd General ; III . Bros . H . Lovegrove , 31 , P . M . W . S ., Treas ., and John Read , 3 o ' , P . M . W . S-, Rec ; Ex . and P . Bros . T . Parker , 18 ° , Marshal , E . VV . Glaeser , iS , Herald , and Metcalfe , iS " , C . of G . ; 0

III . Bros . VV . A . Scurrah , 30 , P . M . W . S ., and E . Storr , iS ° , P . M . W . S . ; and Ex . and P . Bro . L . M . Biden , 18 ° . Visitors : 111 . Bro . W . J . Songhurst , 30 ° , M . W . S . 139 ; Ex . and P . Bros . F . A . Powell , 1 S , ist General 139 , J . F . Henley , iS " , 139 , and J . P . Robinson , iS ° , 29 ; and Bro . Austin , Outer Guard . The chapter was opened and the minutes of the meeting held on the 12 th April read and confirmed . This being the annual period of installation of M . W . S ., III . Bro . G . W . Capel , 30 ™ , was presented to the acting M . W . S ., 111 . Bro . John Read , 30 " , End was by him regularly installed as M . W . S . of the chapter . The M . W . S . invested and

appointed the following officers for the ensuing year , viz .: Ex . and P . Bros . J . W . Stevens , 1 S , Prelate , J . Purrott , iS" , ist General , and T . Parker , iS " , 2 nd General ; III . Bros . H . Lovegrove , 31 " , Treas ., and Join Read , 30 ' , Rec . ; Ex . and P . Bros . J . H . Baxter , iS" , Marshal , E . N . Glaeser , 1 S , Raphael , Metcalfe , iS , D . C , and L . MBiden , 1 S , Herald ; and Bro . Austin , Outer Guard . A satisfactory report of the Audit Committee was received and adopted . A P . M . W . S . s jewel was presented to Ex . and P . Bro . A . H . Scurrah , iS " , on his vacating the chair , as a token of respect and este : m from the brethren . The chapter was then closed . The brethren subsequently dined at the Criterion , under the presidency of 111 . Bro . G . VV . Capel , 30 ° , and an agreeable evening was brought to a pleasent close .

BRO . EARL CARKINGTON , Lady Marjorie Carrington , Mr . Bryce , Madame D'Arcos , Mrs . Vaughan , Miss Vaughan , Mr . Gye , the Rev . S . J . Runsay Sibbald , and the ladies and gentlemen of the household had the honour of being invited .