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Partridge , P . Z . 279 and 15 C 0 , P . G . S . B . Eng ., Prov . Grand H . ; R . Brewin . P . Z . ; J . Young , P . Z . ; Rev . H . J . Alason , P . Z . 1146 ; T . S . II . Ashwell , P . Z . ; W . Viil , P . Z . 1007 ; F . Birch , M . E . Z . 1007 ; VV . H . Barrow , Mus . Doc , F . C . O ., M . E . Z . 1131 ; and others . After opening the chapter , various formal matters were transacted , two joining companions as well as one candidate for exaltation being elected unanimously . The several Principals elect were then installed in an exceptionally able and impressive manner

by Comp . R . Brewin , Senior Subscribing Past Principal of the chapter . Attention wis drawn to the forthcoming Festival of the Girls' School , bu , having regard to the special efforts the brethren in the province are desirous of miking in support of the recently established "Kelly Memorial Fund , " it was felt inexpedient to make any other grant on this occasion . Alter the various oflicers elect had been duly invested by the newlyinstalled Principal , the chapter was closed . At the banquet which followed there was a goodly gathering of the companions

including Comps . T . W . Lumley and J . C Grieve . After the usual formal toasts had been suitably honoured , Comp . S . S . Partridge , Prov . G . H ., alluded to the interest naturally attaching to this being the first meeting of the chapter on entering upon its second centennial period and felt assured that its worthy traditions would continue to be handed down with the same undiminished lustre that had characterised the past lengthened history .

In response to the toast of "The M . E . Z ., " which was enthusiastically received , Comp . W . D . Grant , in referring to the recent celebration of the centenary of the chapter , humorously alluded to the retiring M . E . Z . waxing as the " old hundredth , " and promised , ^ so far as his efforts and abilities would enable him , thit the traditions of the former period of the chapter's existence should be strenuously upheld and handed on to his successors , not only unsullied and unimpaired but strengthened as years rolled by .

Other toasts followed , a most pleasant evening being spent , and sonic excellent vocal and instrumental music adding to the enjoyment of the gathering .

Horwich Chapter , No . 2324 . A meeting of this chapter was held on Tuesday , the 23 rd ult ., at the Bridge Hotel , Horwich , when there were present Comps . Hawthorn R . Thornton , M . E . Z . ; Wm . Alason Varley , H . ; F . Morton Palmer , J . ; R . Hampson , Treas . ; John Evans , S . E . ; J . Coulthurst , P . Z ., S . N . ; Dr . G . H . Whitaker , P . Z ., P . G . Org ., Organist ; R . Hilton , P . Z ., P . S . j W . VV . Glover , ist A . S . j J . H . Hadfield , 2 nd A . S . ; J . E . Jackson , Janitor ; J . D . Binns and John WoodStwds . ; Rev . T . Storey BatesRobert Court

, , , and ! Farnworth . The chapter -was opened , the minutes of the last convocation were read and confirmed , and the report of the Audit Committee was received and adopted . Comp . Hawthorn R . Thornton , M . E . Z ., addressed the Three Principals elect , and afterwards installed Comp . Wm . Mason Varley , H ., as M . E . Z . ; Comp . F . Morton Palmer , as H . j and Comp . John Evans , as I . The following officers were invested by the M . E . Z .: Comps . John Wood , S . E . ; R . Hilton , P . Z ., S . N . : R . Hamnson , Treas . ; Dr . G .

H . Whitaker , Prov . G . Org ., as Org . ; W . W . Glover , P . S . ; T . D . Binns , ist A . S . ; I . H . Hadfield , 2 nd A . S . ; J . Coulthurst , P . Z ., as D . C . ; J . E . Jackson , Stwd . ; and J . Farnworth , J anitor . Comp . J . Coulthurst , P . Z .. D . C , explain ; d the duties to each of the officers , and also gave the address to the officers generally . Comp . R . Hilton , P . Z ., S . N ., gave the address to the Three Principals , and Comp . Dr . G . H . Whitaker , P . Z ., Prov . G . Org ., gave the address to the chapter at large .

The chapter was closed , and the companions sat down to an excellent dinner , when the usual toasts were duly honoured , after which the M . E . Z . presented Comp . Hawthorn R . Thornton , LP . Z ., with a beautiful P . Z . ' s jewel on behalf of the companions as a token of their esteem and in recognition of his services as M . E . Z . During the evening the companions were vocally entertained by Comps . Dr , Whitaker , Colthurst , Glover , Hadfield , and Farnworth .

Mark Masonry.

Mark Masonry .

Egerton of Tatton Lodge , No . 400 . A meeting was held on the 2 f 3 th ult . at Mark Masons' Hall , Great ( Jueen-strcet , W . C . Present : Bros . A . W . Peckham , W . M . ; C . M . Jessop , S . W . ; Raymond Tucker , J . W . ; G . P . Parker , S . D . ; Jacob Pickett , Al . D . ; Belgrave Ninnis , P . M . ; Henry VV . Kiallmark , P . AL , Treas . ; H . Wright , P . M . j Wm . Westcott , and S . J , Potter . Bro . R . A . Germainc was a visitor . The minutes having been read and confirmed . The ballot was taken for Bro . lohn

Russell Buckler , S . W * 1004 , which proved unanimously favourable , and the candidate being present , was introduced and advanced by the W . M ., Bio . Peckham , to the honourable Degree of M . M . M . The chair was then occupied by Bro . H . W . Kiallmark , Installing Officer , who installed Bro . C . M . Jessop , W . M . elect , in the chair of A , The W . M . appointed and invested his oflicers for the year ensuing as follows : Bros . A . VV . Peckham , I . P . M . ; Raymond Tucker , S . W . j H . S . Foster , M . P ., J . W . ; H . W Kiallmark , P . M ., Treas . ; G . Danford Thomas , Sec . ; G . P . Parker , M . O . ; W

Evans , S . O . ; Jacob Pickett , M . D ., J . O . j S . P . Potter , S . D . j H . F . O . Timme , J . D . j J . R . Buckler , I . G . j and E . J . Mills , Tyler . The Installing Officer then addressed the various sections of officers and brethren on their several duties in his usual able manner . The Treasurer , whose accounts had been audited , made his financial statement , which showed a considerable balance to the credit of the lodge . Letters of resignation were read from Bros . Lennox Browne , P . M ., and Edward Hcrnidgc . They were accepted with regret ; also a letter from the Secretary , Bro . Dr . Danford Thomas ,

of his inability to be present , owing to sudden indisposition . The W . M . presented Bro . A . W . Peckham , LP . M ., with a Past Master ' s jewel , on behalf of the brethren , in token of their appreciation of his services as Treasurer and I . P . AL In thanking the brethren , Bro . Peckham hoped to be still of some use to the lodge , and render such service as was in his power . Bro . Peckham , having signified his willingness to act as Grand Steward at the forthcoming Festival of Grand Lodge , was unanimously chosen for that office .

The W . AL called attention to the Festival of the Alark Benevolent Fund on the 7 th July , and also to that of the Grand Alaster ' s Lodge of Instruction early in May ; and , there being no further Alasonic business , the lodge was closed , Thc Brethren dined together afterwards at Freemasons' Tavern , when the usual loyal and Alasonic toasts were proposed and responded to .

Knights Templar.

Knights Templar .

Mount Calvary Preceptory , No . D . A meeting of this flourishing body was held on the 1 . 1 th ult ., at the Inns of Court Hotel , when there were present among others Sir Knights Harris Hills , J , P ., E . P . ; Rev . R . C . Fillingham , ALA ., P . E . P ., Prelate ; Basil Stewart , S . C ; Major T . O Walls , P . E . P ., P . E . Prior , P . G . C of Gds ., Reg . ; A . R . Carter , M . ; F . W . Driver , M . A ., P . E . P ., Sic ; H . Lardner , P . E . P ., & c ; C . Slater , P . E . P . ; VV . Alaple , ' '• E . P ;; F . E . Roberts , Org . j H . W . Schartau , Assist . Org . j H . Lindus , and Frater Rawles , Guard .

The minutes of the previons meeting having been read and conlirmed , thc ballot was taken on behalf of Comp . F . F . Bonney , of the ( Jueen ' s Westminster Chapter , and , it being unanimous , he was duly installed a Knight ot the Order , by the E . P ., with the ahle assistance of Sir Knights H . J . Lardner and the Rev . R . C . Fillingham . It was unanimously resolved " that the summer dinner should be held as heretofore at the

Mitre Hotel , Hampton Court , on Tuesday , the 15 th of June next . Communications regretting inability to attend were read from Sir Knights Lieut .-Col . F . J . Stohwasser , '• E . P ., P . G . S . B ., & c , Almoner ; G . Graveley , P . E . P . ; Nelson Prower , P . E . P . ; L Steele , P . E . P . ; T . Woods , P . E . P . ; J . Owen , J . Ilenwood Thomas , C . Horst , and others . l'he preceptory was then closed .

Knights Templar.

The u'uai preliminary toasts having been duly proposed and received , The I . P . E . P . gave the health of "The E . P . " In the course of his brief remarks he congratulated Sir Knight Harris Hills upon the manner in which he had discharged his duties that day . The Templar Degree was a most beautiful one , and thc more that he ( the speaker ) saw of it th ? greater he liked it . However it was not for him to attempt to eulofrise an order , the merits of which were known to every one present . In conclusion he asked them to receive thc toast of the Eminent Preceptor with the warmth which so important a toast deserved .

The E . P . having replied , gave "The Health of the Installee . " lie said that Comp , Bonney had been introduced by one of their oldest members , and he felt confident that he would in every way be a credit to the preceptory . He wished also the members to drink the health of Sir Knight 11 . VV . Schartau , who was installed in January last , but was unable to remain to dine in consequence of a professional engagement . The toast having been warmly received , Sir Knights Bonney and Schartau

acknowledged the compliment . Sir Knight R . C . Fillingham responded on behalf of "The Past Preceptors" and Sir Knights B . Stewart and A . R . Carter for "The Officers . " Thanks to the exertions of those versatile vocalists , Sir Knights Egbert Roberts and H . Schaitau , the evening passed merrily away . The E . P . contributed a humorous recitil , and Sir Knight F . W . Driver recited his clever ode on the Knight Templar Degree .

Red Cross Of Rome & Constantine.

Red Cross of Rome & Constantine .

Mount Horeb Sanctuary and Commandery of St . John , No . 8 , This flourishing sanctuary and commandery—attached to the Concord Conclave , No . S—held a very successful and well-attended assembly , on Wednesday , the 24 th ult ., at the Masonic Temple , Stopford-road , St . Helier's Jersey . Sanctuary was opened Sir Knights P . Bois , R . R . P . ; L . P . Hespiradoux , Sen . P . R . R . P ., Seneschal ; J . H . Elliott , Prior ; Capt . T . L ? S . ulleur , P . R . R . P ., Sub-Prior ; Dr . Maxwell Le Cronier , CG . ; E . Oldridge , G . S . V . ; Capt . J . C . Barrette ,

acting Warder ; J . T . Baal , Verger ; J . W . Hamming , Registrar ; W . T . Pugsley , P . R . R . P ., Treas . ; H . Becker , Org . ; VV . H . Hambly , and others . The minutes of the last assembly having been read , confirmed , and signed , thc agenda was read , and after which the ballot was taken for Sir Knights Arthur C . Walker , F . E . Remfry , VV . VV . Alton , C . J . Le Feuvre , A . W . Godfray , and T . C . Perkins , which proved unanimous in their favour , and being in attendance , they were admitted and received into the Order of the Holy Sepulchre , the two points being most effectively and impressively worked . Every officer , from the R . R . Prelate to the Beadle , strove to excel one another as exponents of the beautiful ceremonies .

Subsequfntly a commandery of St . John the Evangelist was opened by ALE . Commander Sir Knight P . Bois , and Sir Knights Arthur C . Walker , F . E . Remfry , VV . W . Alton , C . J . Le Feuvre , A . W . Godfray , and T . C . Perkins , were installed as Knights of this princely Degree , the Grand Offi : ers and Combatant Officers going through the lengthy ceremonies of the two D .-grees in a m ist efficient minnjr . ME . Sir Knights L . P . Hespiradoux and Capt . J . C Barrette , gave the Theological and Historical Orations in excellent style . All below the rank of enthroned R . R . Prehte having retired , a Senate was instituted and M . E . Knights L . P . Hespiradoux , Capt . J . T . Le Srelleur , and W . T . Pugsley , re-enthroned M . E . Knight P . BoisasComminder for

the ensuing I 2 months , andclosedthesenateinancientform . All below the rank of installed Sir Knights Commander were re-admitted and the new officers invested as follows : Sit Knights Capt . J . C Barrette , Prior ; J . T . Bial , Sub-Prior ; J . H . Elliott , Seneschal ; L . P . Hespiradoux , I . P . R . R . P . ; E . Oldridge , CG . ; Dr . Maxwell , Ls Cronier , G . S . V . ; J . T . Le . S . elleur , Reg . ; VV . T . Pugsley , Treas . ; J . VV . Hambling , ist Lieut . ; C E . Alalet de Carteret ( appointed in his absence ) , 2 nd Lieut . ; Arthur C . Walker , Verger ; T . C . Perkins , Std . Br . ; A . VV . Godfray J . B . ; C . J . ILe Feuvre , Harb . ; W . W . Alton , Warder ; and W . H . Hambly , Beadle .

There being no other business before the assembly , the CG . closed the sanctuiry and commandery according to the custom of Christian Alasonry . The Sir Knights adjourned to to the refectory and partook of a banquet which was admirably served by Sir Knight W . W . Hambly . After the banquet the first toast , that of "The Queen and Christian Alasonry " having been honoured with much enthusiasm , those ot " Thc Grand Council and the Grand Senate , " " The M . E . Commander , " " The P . M . E . Commander , " " Newlyreceived Sir Knights , " and " The Treasurer , Registrar , and Officers , " followed , which were all masterly received and enthusiastically responded to .

The short and spirited speeches were listened to with great attention , and a very sociable evening was spent , which the Beadle ' :: toast brought to a close at an early hour .

Ladies' Night Of The Faith Lodge, No. 141.

LADIES' NIGHT OF THE FAITH LODGE , No . 141 .

This old lodge , which has been in existence I 2 J years , held its first "ladies' " night on Tuesday , the 30 th ult ,, at the Trocadero Restaurant , when , thanks to the excellent catering of Bro . Lyons , of the firm of J . Lyons and Co ,, Limited , the proprietors of the restaurant , thc special arrangements made by Bro . Alfred

Salmon , S . D ., and the admirable musical programme arranged by Bro , Choveaux , the lodge Organist , a most enjoyable meeting passed eff with such marked success as to justify the hope that succeeding Worshipful Alasters will repeat the expariinent so pleasantly inaugurated by Bro . J . Glurkstein , the present occupant of the chair .

Fully 100 guests assembled in the course of thc evening in thc " Empire " ball-room on the second floor of the Trocadeio , which had been specially set apart for the function . A dispensation had been obtained for the brethren to appear in full Masonic Craft clothing , and , as the walls had been very tastefully decorated , and the tables were laid with beautiful collections of choice flowers , the scene , with the gay dresses of the ladies , was very brilliant .

Bro . J . Gluckstein , W . M ., presided , and was well supported by his officers and the members , and when the banquet was over a capital concert was given under the direction of Bro . F . E . Choveaux , who presided at the pianoforte . Among those who contribu'ed to this part of the evening ' s entertainment were Mr . J . W . Josey , Airs . Ella Cole , Air . James Avon , Bro . S . J . Derham , Air . Quenton Ashlyn , and Mr . Trcsome Woods , who gave evidence of his powers as a ventriloquist , the hor . ours being pretty equally divided between Air . Avon and Bro , Derham , whose singing was very greatly appreciated by all present .

In the course of the evening—shortly after dinner —great amusement was caused by Mrs . Fisher proposing and Mrs . Davis seconding tnat the "gentlemen smoke , " and it is needless to say the proposal was carried nem . con . and acted upon with the greatest gusto .

SKVKKAL interesting additions have been made to the collection of Gordon relics now on view in the Museum of the Royal Ui . ited Service Institution , VVhitenall , and a descriptive paragraph giving particulars of each of them has been compiled by Alajir Holden . Among these relics are the photograph taken at Brussels at tne r-qu : st ot the King of the Belgians just before Gordon started for Khartoum , i ring constantly worn by him , a picture of the bible Uied by him and presented to the Queen oy Aliss Gordon , and an autograph letter written in 1 SS 2 to Sergeant W . H . Burke , Royal Engineers , and sent with a copy of Byron ' s poems in recognition of the loin of a volume of Milton .