Consecration Of The Sun And Sector Chapter, No. 962, At Workington.

CONSECRATION OF THE SUN AND SECTOR CHAPTER , No . 962 , AT WORKINGTON .

The consecration of this new chapter in the province of Cumberland and Westmorland took p lace on Friday , the 30 th ult ., at the Green Dragon Hotel , Portland-square . The ceremony was fixed for 10 . 30 a . m ., when at that earl y hour representatives had arrived from the utmost corners of the province and a

large contingent from West Lancashire to do honour to the occasion . It is only a little over 12 months since the Eden Lodge , No . 2285 , was consecrated in the same place , so the newly-incorporated town offers fair to be the Masonic centre in the west , there being two Craft lodges and a chapter , and perhaps very shjrtly a third Cr . ft lodge may be planted in or about the same quarter .

The Three Principals designate were Comps . John Paterson , P . Z . 119 , P . P . G D , C , M . E . Z . ; David Reece , 119 , H . ; and J . Clifton Thompson , 119 , P . P . G . Reg . J . The Consecrating Officers deputed to perform the ceremony were Comps

Geo . J . McKay , P . Z . 129 , P . G . S . E ., P . P . G . J . ; Col . F . R . Sewell , P . Z . 371 ; P . P . G . H . ; and Geo . Dalrymple , P . Z . 119 , P . P . G . H . ; and the musical arrange ments were under the direction of Comp . J . Cooper , P . P . G . Org . The following companions were also present :

Comns . H . Cook , P . Z . 1021 ; Jas . Gardiner , P . Z . 371 , P . G . J . ; Thos . Mandle , P . Z ., P . P . G . S . B . ; R . Brown , P . Z ., P . P . A . G . S . ; E . B . Penrice , Z . ; J . Dickinson , J . 371 , P . G . Steward ; J . O . Scott , C . Gowan , Z . 119 , P . G . P . S . ; Thos . Atkinson , P . Z ., P . P . A . G . ** - " .. ; T . Bra ' kenrid-J-e , I .: E . loach , ] . Wood , J . Eden , W . Heathcote , H . Bewes , P . Z . 327 , P . P . A . G . S . ; W . S . Ponton , j . 327 , P . G . Steward ; T . M . Compton ,

P . Z . 310 , P . P . G . D . C . ; Thos . T . Richardson , 310 , P . P . G . Org . ; G . Stevenson , 639 ; C P . Richards , P . Z . 1021 , 122 = ; , P . P . S . G . W . WestiLancs . ; J . Murray , Z . 1021 ; VV . Roberts , J . 1021 ; T . Booth , H . 1021 ; T . Sutton , P . Z . 1225 , P . A . G . Soj . West Lanes . ; W . Kirkbride , P . Z . 339 ; G . W . Kenworthy , P . Z . 119 , P . P . G . J . ; J . Abbott , 371 i RShepherd , 119 ; and others .

The chapter was opened , and the petitioners arranged in order by the acting D . C , Comp . T . Atkinson , when they were addressed by Comp . McKay on the nature of the meeting , and he subsequently called upon Comp . Brakenridge , acting S . E ., to state the wishes of the companions and the proceedings they had taken with respect to the chapter , and the officers named in the warrant

were unanimously approved of in Masonic form , and in due course the pedestal was uncovered and the elements of consecration duly applied , solemn music being performed during the procession , and the new chapter , Sun and Sector , 9 62 , was constituted and dedicated to Royal Arch Masonry by Comp . McKay in a most solemn and perfect manner . Comp . Dalrymple was then invited to the First

Principal's chair , when Comps . J . Paterson , D . Reece , and J . C . Thompson were installed in the respective chairs of Z ., H ., and J ., and proclaimed accordingly , and invested the following companions and founders as their officers for the ensuing year : Comps . J . Wood , S . E . ; J . Eden , S . N . ; E . Loach , P . S . ; Dr . Chas . McKerrow , ist Asst . S . ; A . Ashmore , 2 nd Asst . S . ; J . Cooper , Organist . Comp .

E . Loach proposed 24 candidates and joining members , as he humorousl y remarked , for a start , and Comp . J . C . Thompson , seconded the proposition . Comp . Paterson , Z ., moved , and Comp . D . Reece , H ., seconded , the motion that a vote of thanks be recorded on the first minutes of the new chapter to Comps . G . J . McKay , Col . F . R . Sewell , and G . Dalrymple for their services as Consecrating

Officers , and that they be honorary members of the chapter , which was unanimousl y agreed to , and Comp . Col . Sewell thanked the Principals and companions of the chapter for the honour conferred , and he hoped , as he had no fear under such able officers as had been installed and invested that day , that they would hear always well

of Royal Arch Masonry in Workington . The First Principal intimated that Comp . Jas . Gardiner , P . Z . 371 , P . G . J ., had kindly presented the officers of the chapter wi h collar jewels , and he proposed a vote of thanks be recorded to Comp . Gardiner for his handsome gift , which was seconded by Comp . Reece , and carried with applause .

The greater portion of the furniture was manufactured by Comp . George Kenning , and was much admired .

On " Hearty good wishes" being given from Chapters 119 , 129 , 310 , 327 , . 139 , 639 , 1021 , and 1225 , the companions adjourned for a short time to receive Provincial Grand Chapter , and on the business of the day being completed , the companions subsequently dined at Bro . Morris' Central Hotel , were a capital banquet was served , Bro . Col . Sewell in the chair . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured .

Grand Mark Lodge.

GRAND MARK LODGE .

The Half-yearly Communication of Grand Mark Lodge of Mark Master Masons of England and Wales and the Colonies and Dependencies of the British Crown was held at Mark Masons' Hall , Great Queen-street , London , on Tuesday last when Bro . W . W . B . Beach , M . P ., Past Grand Master , presided . Bro . Col . Sir Francis Burdett , Bart ., Prov . G . M . Middlesex and Surrey , acted as Deputy Grand Master ; and the Earl of Euston , President of the General Board , as Past Grand

Master ; Lord Cremorne , S . G . W ., and Sir Lionel Darell , J . G . W ., occupied their respective places , and the other Grand Officers present were—Bros . W . A . F . Powell , Prov . G . M . for Bristol ; A . F . Godson , M . P ., Prov . G . M . for Worcestershire ; Thomas Trollone , M . D ., Past Prov . G . M . for Sussex : Colonel Marmaduke Ramsay , District Grand Master for Mediterranean ; C . F . Matier P . G . Warden , G . Sec ; Captain N . G . Philips , P . G . W . ; Colonel Shadwell H . Gierke '

P . G . W . ; CH . Driver , P . G . M 0 ., as G . M . O . ; W . G . Lemon , S . G . O . ; Butler Wilkins l . G . O . ; Robert Berridge , P . G . M . O ., Grand Director of Cers . ; Lieut .-Col . Frederick Gadsden . P . G . M . O . ; A . B . Cooper , P . G . M . O . ; Richard Eve , P . G . M . O . ; L F Le Feuvre , P . G . M . O .: Col . Somerville Burney . P . G . M . O . ; Alfred Williams , P . G . M O C . Helton . P . G . M O . ; Re ? , ( as . Mure , P . G . O . ; O . H . Pearson , P . G . O . ; Wm E Stewart , P . G . O . ; Stephen C . Dibdin , P . G . O . ; J . Stevens , P . G . O . ; S . G . Kirchhoffer '

P . G . O . ; J . S . Cumberland . P . G . O . ; G . King Patten , P . G . O . ; G . Cooper , P . G O Rev . W . Trevor Parkins , G . Chap . ; Rev . R . P . Bent , P . G . Chap . ; Very Rev . Dean Curr ' e , P . G . Chap . ; Rev . Dr . Cartwright Smyth , P . G . Chap . ; Rev . J . N . Palmer P . G . Chap . ; Rev . J . A . Lloyd , P . G . Chap . ; Henry Faija , G . Treas . ; Edward Letch ' - worth , P . G . Treas . ; Frank Richardson , G . Reff . ; R . Loveland Loveland , Dep . Prov .

G . M . Hants and I . of W . ; J E . Dawson , Dep . G . M . of Herts . ; C . Hammerton , Dep . Prov G . M . Middx . and Surrev ; T . Y . Strachan , D . P . G . M . Northumberland and Durham-F . Si inner Knyvett , S . G . D . ; ] . Balfour Cockburn , P G . D . ; f . Lewis Thomas P G D Percy Wa'lis , P . G . D . ; D . P . Cama . P . G . D . ; Dr . Geo . Mickley , P . G . D . •' Rowland Plumbe , G . L of W .-. lohn Barker , P . G . I , of W . ; J . H . Matthews , A . G D . of C Andrew McDo . vall , P . A . G . D . of C ; John Ramsey , P . A . G . D . of C ; T . C Walls '

Grand Mark Lodge.

P . G . S . B ., as G . S . B . ; Geo . Graveley , P . G . S . B . ; James Boulton , P . G . S . B . ; James Carlaw , P . G . S . B . ; A . R . Carter , G . Std . Br . ; C F . Hogard , P . G . Std . Br ., as G . Std . Br . ; J . D . Murray , P . G . Std . Br . ; W . J . Nosworthy , as G . Org . ; and Wm . Vincent , P . G . I . G . as G . I . G . After the formal opening of Grand Lodge , Grand Secretary read the minutes of Grand Lodge of December 3 , 188 9 .

Bro . BEACH , before he put the minutes for confirmation , said he ought to explain to the brethren why he was in the chair . Communications had been received from the M . W . G . M ., the Prince of Wales , and from the D . G . M ., the Marquess of Hertford , to the effect that they were both unwell and not able to be

present . He was sure all the brethren would regret their absence very much . The minutes were then put and confirmed . The following report of the General Board was , on the motion of the Earl of EUSTON , seconded by Bro . FRANK RICHARDSON , taken as read , received , and ordered to be entered on the minutes .

During the six months ending 31 st March last there have been issued : Mark certificates , 6 99 ; total number registered , 2 * 5 , 687 . Warrants for new lodges , six , viz : No . 406 , Scots , London . ,, 407 , Bisley , Middlesex and Surrey . „ 40 S , Hertford Military , Warwickshire . „ 409 , Royal Connaught , Sussex . „ 410 , Eclectic , London . „ 411 , Ubique , Middlesex and Surrey .

Royal Ark Mariner certificates , 192 ; total number registered , 3049 . Warrants for new Ark Mariner lodges , three , viz . : Mount Sinai , attached to the Furness Lodge , No . 36 . Brownrigg , attached to the St . Peter and St . Paul Lodge , No . 16 3 . Remigius , attached to the Remigius Lodge , No . 117 .

The following Provincial Grand Masters have been appointed : Bro . the Hon . Sir H . Stafford Northcote , Bart ., C . B ., M . P ., in the place of the late Bro . Lieut .-Col . J . Tanner Davy , J . P ., Devonshire ; and H . R . H . the Duke of Connaught , K . G ., P . G . Warden , in succession to Bro . Gerard Ford deceased , Sussex . The following Provincial and District Grand Masters have been re-appointed for a further term of three years : Bro . Jack Sutcliffe , Lincolnshire ; Bro . Major George

Montgomerie John Moore , Madras ; Bro . Col . Sir Francis Burdett , Bart ., Middlesex and Surrey ; and Bro . Lieut .-Col . Charles Hunter , North Wales . In accordance with the resolution of Grand Lodge , 3 rd December , 1 S 89 , recognising the Grand Lodge of Mark Master Masons of New South Wales , the Board have to report that representatives have been exchanged , Bro . Frank Richardson , Grand Reg * .,

having accepted that office near this Grand Lodge , and Bro . Harman J . Tarrant , P . G . W ., having been appointed our representative near the Grand Lodge of Mark Master Masons of New South Wales . It is sincerely hoped that our new sister Grand Lodge may have an uninterrupted career of success , and that the present amicable relationship and fraternal intercourse may long continue .

It is with the greatest satisfaction the Board have to announce the completion of the alterations of Mark Masons' Hall , in which Grand Lodge will meet for the first time on 3 rd June , 1 S 90 , and where the Mark Degree will possess a permanent home worth y of itself and of those brethren by whose zeal and energy the prosperity and success of our Order have been secured .

In addition to the Great Hall , or Throne Room , there are five lodge rooms , with accommodation for Masonic bodies of every Degree numbering from 20 to 120 , and it is hoped that many lodges , chapters , conclaves , and councils will avail themselves of a place of meeting at once so central and convenient . The Board propose for the present to make the small charge of one guinea for the nightly use of each lodge room .

The cordial thank- , of Grand Lodge are due to the honorary architects , Bros . Robert Berridge , P . G . M . O ., G . D . C , and Charles H . Driver , P . G . M O ., and also to the Building and Premises Committee , Bros , the Earl of Euston , P . G . W ., President General Board ; Frank Richardson , Grand Registrar ; James Moon , P . G . Treas . ; andC . F . Matier P . G . W ., Grand Secretary , and the Board recommend that the same be recorded on the

minutes . The Board are of opinion that the time has now arrived when the best interests of the Mark Degree would be materially promoted by a more frequent assemblage of Grand Lodge , and therefore recommend that instead of Half-yearly Meetings , Quarterly Communications should be held on the Tuesday next before the first Wednesday in the months of March , June , September , and December . And that the Book of Constitutions be altered accordingly as follows : —

Article 6 , "I wo" shall read "tour . " lhat instead of " June and December " shall be inserted " March , June , September , and December . " Article 31 , to alter the word "June" to the word "March , " and to insert at the end " and installed in June . " Article 45 , to insert after "elected" the words "in March . " Article 166 , the words "in June and December , " shall read " at each Quarterly Communication . " * " *'

Article 167 , the word " Half-Yearly " shall read "Quarterly . " The Board have most carefully considered the question as to a proposed memorial to the late Bro . Rev . Canon Portal , which was referred to them by last Grand Lodge . They are of opinion that the most suitable form such memorial should take , would be an organ to be erected in the Great Hall , and called " The Portal Memorial Orean . " Thev

would therefore ask the authority of Grand Lodge to appeal to lodges and individual donors for the funds for this most desirable object . They are informed that an organ , possessing every requirement , could be procured for the sum of £ 500 , and they feel no doubt that by the liberality of the brethren of the Mark Degree , this sum will be speedily raised as a tribute to the memory of pur lamented brother , who was connected with this Grand Lodge from its establishment in 18 5 6 , until the very day of his death .

The Board acknowledge with thanks , reports of the proceedings of the Grand Chapters of Alabama , Illinois , Indiana , and Michigan .

FUND OF BENEVOLENCE . The Board have great pleasure in announcing that the 22 nd Annual Festival will be held on the 23 rd July at the Freemasons' Tavern . Bro . the Right Hon . the Earl of Euston , Past Grand Warden , President of the General Board , has most kindly consented to resideand it is ferventl that with the

p , y hoped support of a numerous Board of Stewards , including for the first time in the history of Masonic Charitable Festivals a Board of Lady Stewards , the sum realised will be sufficient for the requirements of this useful and deserving Charity , from which no worthy applicant has been ever turned away without relief .

Feeling assured of the generous support of the Order , the Board have elected , without a poll , the whole of the candidates for the Educational and Annuity Funds as follows : Educational Fund—Wm . S . Cottrill , Albert Williamson , Edward Williamson , and Jeremiah Saville , making a total of iS boys and 13 girls now being educated-Annuity Fund—Bros . William White and Richard James , and Mrs . Jane Drewett ' making a total of seven brethren and one widow .

The total invested funds are—Benevolent Branch ... ... ... ... £ 2 goo o o Educational „ ... ... ... 2400 o o Annuity „ ... ... ... 3 s 00 0 o

The-Board have relieved the following cases : Mrs . E . M ., No . 58 ... ... ... £ 20 o o Bro . J . B . L ., No . 233 ... ... ... soo „ J . C B ., N 0 . S 7 , *| 0 „ W . W No . 23 S . I 0 0 o ,, J . B . ( Scotch Constitution ) ... ... 500 Mrs . J . D ., No . 114 ... ... ... ... 10 0 o

And recommended to Grand Lodge—Bro * J * H * ' ^ ° * 7 * 5 £ 5 ° o o „ R . H . C , No . 32 ... ... ... 25 o o ( Signed ) EUSTON , P . G . W ., President . FRANK RICHARDSON , G . Reg ., Vice-President . C IMTZGERALD MATIER , P . G . W ., G . Secretary .