Craft Masonry.

Boys' and Girls' Schools Festivals . He received a letter last week from the Pro G . Master giving permission for the publication of the fact that H . R . H . the M . W . G . M . would preside at the Boys' School Festival next year . Knowing the many calls upon his time they would say His Royal Highness had shown a keen interest in Freemasonry and in the Boys' School in so readily and so early making that announcement . It was a proud moment for him as Secretary to receive that announcement and the Craft would rejoice . For " The Visitors , " thanks were rendered to the lodge and congratulations offered to Bro . Stephens by Bros . Hubert , P . M . ; Lucas , P . M . ; George , P . M . ; and others .

Other toasts were given before Bro . Edmonds , P . M ., concluded the proceedings with the Tyler ' s toast . Bro . Rubinstein , Org ., efficiently presided at the pianoforte , and was assisted in the musical arrangements by Miss Ethel Winn , Miss Lilian Close , Mrs . Edith Lopping , and Bros . W . J . Batho , Hutton Haylor , A . J . Herschel , and J . Stephens .

Royal Arch.

Royal Arch .

Zetland Chapter , No . 236 . The annual installation meeting of the above chapter , attached to the York Lodge , No . 236 , was held on the 28 th ult ., at the Masonic Hall , Duncombe-place , York , when there was a numerous gathering of companions , presided over by Comp . C . M . Forbes , M . E . Z . Amongst those present were Comps . Thompson , Furnish , Shannon , Waistell , Bartram , J . Ward , Dow , J . Biscombe , Askew , Raper , Wrav . t . B . Sampson , Laughton , Stimpson , Barlow , II . 1 G 11 ; Spetch ,

H ., 1611 ; J . Melrose , and others . The installation of Comp . the Rev . C . E . L . Wright , M . A ., as M . E . Z ., was ably conducted by Comp . Mark Rooke , P . Z . The M . E . Z . with due dignity installed the Second and Third Principals and invested his officers for the ensuing year as follows : Comps . H . L . Swift , H . ; C . Tweedy , J . j George Potter-Kirby , P . Z ., P . P . G . Reg ., Treas . j E . W . Purnell , P . P . G . S . N ., S . E . j Major Barstow , S . N . j A . Proctor , P . S . j G . Chalmers , ist A . S . j O . G . Taylor , Cull and

2 nd A . S . j G . H . Osborn , D . C . j William Hepper , Org . j F . W . A . G . Rayner , Stwds . ; and J . Hall , Janitor . Two exaltations having taken plice , the Auditors ' report was received and adopted , and a sum of 10 guineas , on the motion of Bro . Potter-Kirby , P . Z ., Treas ., was voted to the Educational Fund of North and East Yorkshire . The chapter was then closed .

Subsequently the companions dined together and the following toasts were duly honoured : "The Oueen and Royal Arch Masonry ; " "The First Grand Principal , H . R . H . the Prince *" of Wales , K . G . j " "The Pro Grand First Principal , the Right Hon . the Earl of Lathom , G . C . B ., and the rest cf the Grand Officers , Present and Past ;" « ' The M . E . Z ., Comp . Rev . Charles Edward Leigh Wright , M . A . ; " " The P . Zs . ; " "The H . and J ., Comps . H . L . Swift and Chas . Tweedy j" "The Visitors j " "The Exaltees , Comps . G . C . M . Rouse , Lieut . H . M . K . O . L . I ., and George Sykes j " and " The Officers . " The Janitor ' s toast closed the list . Instrumental and vocal music added to the pleasure of the evening .

St . Magdalen Chapter , No . 242 . The ordinary convocation of this chapter was held at the Masonic Rooms , Doncaster , on the 30 th ult . Present : Comps . J . Constable , acting M . E . Z . j A . F . Fretwell , H . j J . Fitzgerald , J . j R . Brew , actingS . E . ; S . Pegler , acting S . N . ; H . A . Fenton , P . S . j C . E . Boomer , acting ist A . S . j J . Mason and C . Richardson , Janitors ; F . Rand ; F . J . Forth , Treas . ; and F . II . Buckland . Bro . J . W . Chapman was duly exalted by the acting Z ., Comp . Fitzgerald giving the first lecture , and Comp . Pegler explaining the signs . After chapter the companions partook of light refreshment in the ante-room .

Ancient And Accepted Rite.

Ancient and Accepted Rite .

Mount Calvary Chapter , No . 3 . A meeting of this chapter was held on the 23 rd ult ., at the Masonic Hall , Goldensquare . Among those in attendance were Bro . F . W . Driver , M . A ., P . M . W . S ., as M . W . S ., in the unavoidable absence of III . Bro . L . Steele , 30 ° ; Bros . VV . Maple , Prelate ; Dr . V . Jagielski , ist General ; H . J . Lardner , 30 , P . M . W . S ., Treas . j Major T . C Walls , P . M . W . S ., Recorder ; H . ] . Adams ; F . E . Roberts , Asst . Org . ; G . Grimwood , J . P ., P . M . W . S . ; G . Pigache , P . M . W . S . j T . Biddlecombe , and G . Biggs .

The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , E . Bro . W . Maple was unanimously elected M . W . S ., and 111 . Bro . H . Lardner , P . M . W . S ., Treas . A Past Sovereign ' s jewel was unanimously voted to III . Bro . L . Steele , in recognition of his valuable services during the past year as M . W . S . In consequence of the recent death of III . Bro . D . Nicols , 30 , P . M . W . S ., the members appeared in Masonic mourning and the chapter was draped in black . A resolution of condolence to the widow and family was proposed by E . Bro . Major Walls , seconded by III . Bro . H . J . Lardner , and carried with every mark of deep respect . The late III . Bro . D . Nicols was perfected in

the chapter 23 years ago and to the last had manifested the keenest interest in its welfare . The chapter was then closed . Among those who sent apologies for non-attendance were Bros . L . Steele , 30 ° , M . W . S . ; Major J . E . Anderson , 31 , P . M . W . S . ; Lieut .-Col . F . J . Stohwasser , 30 ° P . M . W . S . ; Major Baldwin , Dr . K . M . Lott , 31 " J G . A . Berkeley , P . M . W . S . ; G . Graveley , 30 , P . M . W . S . ; and many others . The banquet was held at the Cafe Royal , and gave unqualified satisfaction . The Recorder presided . A few toasts were given and the proceedings terminated at an early hour .

The Craft Aboard.

The Craft Aboard .

MARK MASONRY . St . George's Lodge , No . 492 . The ins ' allation meeting of the above lodge was held on the ioth ultimo , at the Masonic Hall , Larnaca , Cyprus . The lodge was opened by the W . M ., Bro . F . O . Harvey , assisted by Bros . Major Kenny , VV . M . 455 ,- Morton , S . W ., W . M . elect ,-Turner , J . W . ; and other members of the lodge . The minutes of the previous mee'ing having been read and confirmed , the audited balance-sheet from the foundation to March 31 st last was presented . This showed a rather large balance due by the lodge to the

Treasurer , which was not so satisfactory as if it had been the other way about , but the VV . M . thought that before the coming year was finished the deficit would be worked off . The first year of a new lodge , particularly one at a distance from England , was always very expensive , as everything has to be purchased , and , considering the small number of members at present , affairs were not bad , as there were a number of the brethren in the

Craft lodge who , he had every reason to believe , would be coming forward in the new year . Bro . Morion , the W . M . elect , was then presented by Bro . Kenny for installation , and Bro . F . O . Harvey duly placed him in the chair of A ., Bro . Turner being invested as S . W . ; and Bros . Parker , J W . ; Blattner , M . O . ; Kenny , S . O . j Longcroft , J . O . j F . 0 . Harvey , Treas . j and Linyides , Sec . The brethren appointed to the other offices not heing present , their investiture was left over until the May meeting .

A brother of 2402 was proposed for advancement at the next meeting , and , there heing no further business , the lodge was closed . The brethren afterwards dined with the brethren of St . George ' s Lodge , No . 2402 , whose meetings are held on the same evening as this lodge .

Consecration Of The Richard Newhouse Chapter, No. 2433.

CONSECRATION OF THE RICHARD NEWHOUSE CHAPTER , No . 2433 .

Much Masonic interest was shown in connection with the consecration of the Richard Newhouse Chapter , No . 2433 , which took place on Saturday , the 24 th ult ., at the Masonic Rooms , Hamilton-street , Birkenhead , the chiefs announced as taking part in the proceedings comprising Comp . the Hon . Alan de Tatton ligerton , M . P ., Grand Superintendent of the Province of Cheshire , assisted by Comps . J . Armstrong , P . G . H . ; J . Cookson , P . G . J . ; F . Broadsmith , P . P . G . H . ; J . Fraser , P . G . S . N . ; and A . H . Baird , P . P . G . D . C .

Amongst the companions represented in a large attendance were Comps . T . Forrester , P . D . G . D . C . ; T . Drinkwater , P . P . G . R . ; S . Jones , P . P . G . H . ; W . Booth , P . P . G . D . C ; T . H . Arnott , P . P . G . T . ; T . M . Lockwood , P . P . G . S . N . J . H . Jackson , P . P . G . O . ; VV . Dale , P . P . A . G . D . C . ; ] . Hocken , P . P . A . G . S . ) ' :. West Lancashire ; J . C . Robinson , P . P . A . G . S . K .

West Lancashire ; W . Arnott , P . P . G . J . West Lancashire ; I . I . Tickle , P . P . G . S . B . ; G . F . Bird , P . P . A . G . D . C . ; G . Sherwood , P . P . G . Soj . ; A . Hanley , P . P . G . Treas . ; G . H . Browne , P . P . G . D . C ; and J . Lewis , P . P . G . S . There were upwards of 30 founders of the chapter on the list .

After the new chapter had been consecrated in accordance with the time-honoured ritual , Comp . Broadsmith installed the Three Principals—Comps . Richard Newhouse , P . G . Std . Br . Kng ., P . G . S . K ., M . E . 7 .. ; W . F . Robinson , P . Z ., H . ; and A . H . Baird , P . G . D . C .

The officers appointed and invested were Comps . S . Jones , S . E . ; Rev . G . R . Johnson , S . N . ; Squire Chapman , Treas . ; Dr . Brewer , P . S . ; K . Marston , A . S . ; A . J . Newton , A . S . ; J . H . Jackson , Org . ; J . Armstrong , D . C . ; A . J . Thompson and li . W . Armstrong , Stewards ; and Holloway , janitor . There were numerous propositions for exaltation and joining , and subsequently the companions sat down to banquet in the dining room .

Lodges And Chapter Of Instruction.

Lodges and Chapter of Instruction .

LA TOLERANCE LODGE , No . 538 . A meeting was held on Wednesday , the 28 th ult ., at the Frascati Restaurant Oxford-street , W ., when there were present Bros . H . E . Mullins , W . M . ; CPinnell , S . W . ; ] . L . Goldstein , J . W . ; J . Paul , P . M ., Preceptor ; G . Hill , P . M ., Treas . j W . E . Willby , P . M ., and T . Smale , P . M ., Sees . ; H . Raphael , S . D . j F . A . Zeppenfeld , J . D .,- J . Leather , I . G . j Harri Cross , M . Beedle , L . S . Genese , and G . A . Sturgess .

The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . H . Cross being the candidate . Bro . Beedle , candidate for passing , was examined and entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing was rehearsed , Bro . Beedle being the candidate . The lodge was resumed in the First Degree , and at the first rising , Bro . Winn , 2509 , was elected a joining membjr . Bro . C Pimell , S . W ., was elected W . M . for the ensuing week , and appointed the officers ir . rotation . A fter the third rising , all Masonic business being ended , the lodge was closed .

A meeting was also held on Wednesday , the 5 th inst ., at the Frascati Restaurant , Oxford-street , VV ., when there were present Bros . H . Pinnell , W . M . j M . Beedle , S . W . j J . Butcher , J . W . j J . Paul , P . M ., Preceptorj J . Thorn , P . M ., Asst . Preceptor ; G . Hill , P . M ., Treas . ; T . W . Smale , P . M ., Sec . ; H . Raphael , S . D . 3 T . Bowden , J . D . ; II . Mullins , I . G . !; and VV . Proctor , Tyler . The Iodge _ was opened in due form and the minutes read and confirmed . The ist , 2 nd , and 3 rd Sections of the Lecture were worked by the Preceptor . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Raphael being the candidate . Bro . Beedle , S . VV ., was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing week . The lodge was then closed .

ISLINGTON LODGE , No . 1471 . The usual weekly meeting was held on Tuesday , the 4 th inst ., at the Cock Tavern , Highbury , when there were present : Bros . C Smith , W . M . j F . H . Johnson , S . W . ; S . Cload , J . W . j W . Hancock , P . M ., Preceptorj 1 . VV Clarke , P . M ., P . G . P . Middx ., Asst . Preceptorj C . M . Coxon , P . M ., P . P . G . D , Herts , and J . Duncan , P . M ., Sees , j C . C . Renaud , S . D . ; W . F . Roberts , J . D . j C Nicole , I . G . j J . Berks , A . L . Langton , G . Yexley , L . Danielsson , W . Rapley , and A . W . Fenner , P . M .

1 he lodge was opened and the minutes read . The ceremony of initiation was then rehearsed , Bro . Langton being the candidate . The lodge was called off and on . The W . M . vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Rapley , and the ceremony of raising was rehearsed , Bro . Danielsson being the candidate . Bro . lohnson was elected W . M . for the ensuing week and appointed the officers in rotation . The lodge was then closed .

STAR CHAPTER , No . 1275 . The usual weekly meeting was held at the Stirling Castle Hotel , Church-street , Camberwell , S . E ., on Friday , the 30 th ult . Present : Comps . W . R . Smith , M . E . Z . ; S . J . Derham , H . ; H . Hardman , J . j R . J . Voisey , P . Z ., Treas . ; T . Grummant , P . Z ., Preceptor ; C H . Stone , P . Z ., S . E . j J . H . Cureton , P . Z ., S . N . j G . H . Lewis , P . S . j Telling , Dunn , Dawson , Blum , Lundie , Walker , Remington , and Sobel .

I he minutes of the last convocation were read and confirmed . The ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed , Comp . Remington personating the candidate . Comps . Blum , 1158 , and Remington , 720 , were elected members . Comp . Wm . Dawson was elected M . E . Z . for the next meeting . The chapter will be placed at the disposal of Comp . Telling , M . E . Z . 21 S 2 , on Friday , the 14 th inst . A hearty vote of thanks was accorded to Comp . W . R . Smith , M . E . Z ., for so ably rehearsing the ceremony for the first time . The chapter was then closed .

Obituary.

Obituary .

BRO . JOHN FIRTH WATSON . Bro . John Firth Watson died at his residence , Spen Lea , Crowle ( Lines ) , on thc 23 rd ult ., aged 73 years . He was initiated in the De la Pole Lodge , No . 1 G 05 , Hull , about 16 years ago , and joined the Isle of Axholme Lodge , No . 1482 , in 18 S 2 , then held at Epworth . He held the office of Treasurer for 11 years . He

was of a quiet , unobtrusive character , and was greatly respected and highly esteemed among his brethren and the whole neighbourhood . He was a Justice of the Peace for the county . He was buried in Crowle Cemetery on Monday , and was followed to the grave by members of his lotlge , townspeople , and friends . He leaves a widow , but no children . His trustees are Bros . Ashlin , Drury , and Staniforth .

Death.

DEATH .

M . UIEE . —On the and instant , at 44 , Mount-pleasant , Norwich , John Herbert Magee , Surveyor of Taxes , Norwich First District ; aged 41 ,