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received from every companion of the chapter . He hoped he might continue to enjoy their confidence , not only while he was First Principal , but when he was numbered among the P . Zs . of the chapter . The M . E . Z . next proposed the toastof " The Exaltees , " and in doing so he gave Comps . Wiggins and Byrne a very hearty welcome into the Urban Chapter . The companions were pleased to receive such good men and Masons , and he was sure that the Exaltees were equally delighted to have the privilege of becoming members of such a distinguished chapter .

ihe exaltees , in responding , expressed their delight at their first experiences of Royal Arch Freemasonry . They had seen the excellent qualities of the M . E . Z . in the Kensington Lodge for many years past , and they felt great confidence in joining a chapter of whichhe was M . E . Z . The toast of " The Visitors " was received with great cordiality , and Comps . Alderman Blasby , Major Grey , and R . Voisey all testified to the very enjoyable evening they iiau

op ^ m . The following toasts were also duly honoured : " The H . and J ., " " The P . Zs ., ' "The Treasurer and Scribe E ., " and "The Officers . " The Janitor ' s toast closed thi the list . The pleasure of the meeting was considerably enhanced by some excellent songs sung by Comps . G . Nelson Watts , R . Manuel , R . Voisey , S . W . Thwaites , and T Siinoson .

Mark Masonry.

Mark Masonry .

Langley Lodge , No . 28 . The installat ion meeting took p lace at the Masonic Te nple , Cardiff , on the 2 nd instant , when Bro . J . K . Fraser was installed as W . M . for the ensuing year . _ The ceremony was performed by Bro . T . P . Kerman , the outgoing W . M . The W . M . invested his officers as follows : Bros . T . P . Kerman , P . P . G . M . O ., I . P . M . ; I . Leon , P . P . A . G . Sec , S . W . ; S . lones , P . P . G . l . of W ., J . W . ; F . H . Simpson , P . P . G . S . B ., M . O . ; F .

Martin , S . O . ; W . I . Vaughan , J . O . ; N . D . Marks , P . M ., P . G . S . B . England , Sec . ; Dr . De Vere Hunt , P . A . G . Sec , S . D . ; N . Hurley , J . D . ; S . O . Williams , P . M ., P . P . J . G . W ., D . of C . j W . B . Wilks , B . A ., Org . ; R . Morgan , Asst . Sec ; J . M . Cadle , I . G . ; O . Leon , Steward ; and A . Jenkins , Tyler . Bro . Robert Lack , P . M ., Prov . S . G . W . ( in charge of the province ) , then presented Bro . T . P . Kerman , P . M ., the retiring Master , with a valuable Past Master ' s jewel , after which the lodge was closed .

The banquet was held at the Park Hotel , under the presidency of the W . M ., a large number of guests being present . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts having been duly honoured , the proceedings terminated .

Cumberland Lodge , No . 60 . A meeting was held at the Masonic Temple , Fisher-street , Carlisle , on Tuesday evening , the 7 th inst . Present : Bros . W . Mathews , P . J . G . D ., W . M . ; C . J . Nanson , P . M ., P . P . S . G . W . ; S . Lockyer , P . M . ; D . J . White , P . G . Tyler ; W . Gibbings , S . W . ; W . L . Thorpe , J . W . ; J . G . Iredale , Treas . ; J . Henderson , Sec ; R . A . Clarke , J . O . ; VV . R . living , LG . ; ) . J . Skelton , J . Wilson , E . N . G . Parker , and others . Visitors : Bros . R . Saunders , P . M . 82 , D . J . G . D . Madras ; Thos . Atkinson , P . M . 229 , P . J . G . W . ;

and James Gardiner , P . M . 151 , P . G . Sec . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the ballot was taken on behalf of Bros . Thos . Elwen , F . J . Brunt , and Eugene Wood , which proved unanimous in their favour . Bro . John Wilson was then impressively advanced to the Honourable Degree of a M . M . M . by Bro . Gardiner , Prov . G . Sec , ably assisted by Bro . Thomas Atkinson , Prov . J . G . W ., as S . D ., and the other officers of thc lodge . It being election night , Bro . Gibbings , S . W ., was elected W . M ., and Bro . Iredale was again re-elected Treasurer for the ensuing year . A vote of thanks was passed to Bro .

Mathews , the retiring W . M ., for his services during the past year . Bro . Nanson , P . M ., proposed and Bro . Gibbings , S . W ., W . M . elect , seconded , "That Bros . Gardiner and Atkinson become honorary members of the lodge for this and their past services to this lodge . " This was carried unanimously . Bros . Gardiner and Atkinson suitably replied . The lodge was then closed . This meeting was marked by all the features which characterise a successful lodge , a popular incoming W . M . and the best of fraternal feeling prevailing throughout the whole of the proceedings .

Wycombe Lodge , No . 480 . The installation meeting of this prosperous lodge was held on Tuesday , the 7 th instant , at the Masonic Hall , High Wycombe . Present : Bros . C . Batting , W . M . ; Joseph J . Simcox , S . W ., W . M . elect ; J . T . Rees , J . W . j Bliss , P . M ., Sec ; F . Johncock , P . M . ; R . Nicholson , P . M . 257 ; and many others . The minutes of the last lodge having been read and confirmed , the balancesheet , which showed a balance in hand of ^ 14 19 s ., was received and adopted . Bro . J . J . Simcox was duly installed into the chair of thc retiring

W . M ., Bro . C Batting . Bro . Simcox then appointed his officers as follows : Bros . C Batting , Prov . G . M . O ., I . P . M . ; J . T . Rees , P . P . G . S ., S . W . j H . Hambling , J . W . ; H . Flint , M-0 . ; J . C Coppock , Prov . G . I . of W .. S . O . ; J . Williams , Prov . A . G . D . C , J . O . ; J . Bliss , P . M ., P . P . S . G . W ., Sec ; Rev . C . E . Roberts , Prov . G . Chap ., as Chap . ; G . T . James , P . M ., Prov . J . G . W ., D . of C ; F . Johncock , P . M ., P . P . S . G . O ., asOrg . ; J . Bowden , Treas . ; Bradshaw , S . D . ; II . H . Sherwin , J . D . ;

A . Ball , I . G . j Roberts , Steward ; and J . N . Hodgkinson , Tyler . The VV . M . then presented a handsome Past Master's jewel to the retiring W . M ., Bro . Batting , as a mark of esteem from the brethren , tor which Bra . Batting feelingly and suitably responded . Lettersof apology were read from Bro . the Rev . J . S . Brownrigg , Prov . G . M ., and several other brethren regretting their inability to be preser . t . Alter thc lodge was closed , the brethren dined together , and the usual Masonic toasts were duly honoured . Thc jewel was manufactured by Bros . George Kenning and Son , of Little Britain , E . C .

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Instruction .

STAR CHAPTER , No . 1275 . A meeting was held , on Friday , the jtd inst ., at the Stirling Castle Hotel , Churchstreet , Camberwell , S . E . Present : Comps . C . Plant , M . E . Z . ; Wm . Hy . Growse , H . ; Win . Dawson , J . ; Thomas Grummant , P . Z ., Preceptor j C . II . Stone , P . Z ., Scribe E . j J . H . Cureton , P . Z ., Scribe N . j Stone , P . S . j Garner , Hardwick , and Cass .

'The minutes of the previous convocation were read and confirmed . The ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed , Comp . Hardwick personating the candidate . Comp . Wm . Hy . Growse , H . 1297 , was elected a member . The chapter was placed at the di-posalof tbe M . E . Z . of the Sterndale Bennett Chapter for to-day ( Friday ) . The chapter was closed .

URONDESBURY LODGE , No . 2 G 98 . A meeting was held on Monday , the Gth inst ., at the Earl Derby , High-road , Kilburn . Present ' , Bros . A . R . Greaves , W . M . j C . J . Greaves , S . W . j Hy . Goodwin , J . VV . j A . F . Hardyment , Preceptorj R . J . Campbell . P . M ., Treas . j Harry Willsmer , Sec . j W . G . Coxen , S . D . j J . Buck , J . D . j T . G . Palmer , I . G . ; A . IC . Horstcad , Org , j Marks , Leavers , Bore , I ' earce , Smith , Turner , Geo . Coxen , G . D . Fraser , Hawdon , and Wynam .

Thc ceremony of passing was rehearsed , Bro . F . Hawdon acting as candidate . Bro . S . A . Marks being a candidate to be raised to the Third Degree was examined and Submitted . The lodge being opined in the Third Degree , the ceremony of raising was

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rehearsed , Bro . Marks acting as candidate . The W . M . delivered the traditional history . A hearty vote of thanks was accorded Bro . A . R . Greaves for the admirable manner in which he had carried out the duties of W . M . and the rehearsal of the Second and Third Degrees for the first time in this lodge of instruction . This was well deserved , for our brother was initiated as recently as March last in the mother lodge by the W . M . ( his uncle ) , Bro . R . J . Campbell , P . M ., P . Z . Bro . C . G . Greaves was elected W . M . for the 20 th inst ., the 13 th being the occasion of the first annual supper .

Obituary.

Obituary .

BRO . WALTER FERGUS , S . D . 659 . It is with sincere regret we have to record the death of Bro . Walter Fergus , S . D . of the Blagdon Lodge , Blyth . The deceased brother was in his usual state of good health about five hours before his death , he having been suddenly seized with an illness , which , in despite of all medical aid , terminated fatally . The circumstances attending the lamentable death of Bro . Fergus are most painful . In his last moments of consciousness he wished to bid a last farewell to all his friends

and acquaintances . The late Bro . Fergus was a most haid-working and enthusiastic Mason , and since his initiation into the Blagdon Lodge he has gradually risen , until at the time of his death he held the office of Senior Deacon . He was held in much esteem by the brethren . In the Blagdon Royal Arch Chapter be was a most ardent worker , and held the office of Scribe Namoi at the time of his death . In the town of Blyth he was very much respected , and his sudden demise has caused great regret . The late Bro . Fergus held the

managership for the Grosvenor Photo Company at Blyth , and his photos were greatly admired . The Masonic ball , under the auspices of the Blagdon Lodge , which was advertised to come off on the Sth instant , has been postponed until Easter , owing to the death of Bro . Fergus , who was Secretary of the Committee . Bro . Fergus was a frequent visitor to lodges in the north of England , and his deathunder such sudden and sad circumstances—has caused great regret . The deceased was a native of Glasgow .

On Monday , the 6 th instant , the remains of our late brother were interred in Cowper Cemetery in the presence of a large concourse of brethren and others . Part of the burial ceremony was gone through in the Waterloo-road Presbyterian Church , and was choral , the " Dead March " being played on the organ , The members of the Blagdon Lodge , No . 659 , headed the procession ; then followed the hearse , which contained the coffin , which was covered with flowers , wreathsand immortelles . Then came the mourning coaches , which contained

, the father , brother , and friends and acquaintances of the deceased . The service at the grave was performed by the Rev . P . Peace , M . A . ; after which the Masonic ceremony was gone through , Dr , Dykes' impressive and solemn hymn , " Days and moments quickly flying , " being sung by the brethren ; after which each brother filed past the open grave , dropping a sprig of acacia on the top of the coffin . Amongst the brethren present were the following : Bros . A . A . Askwith ,

W . M . ; L . Carr , P . M . ; John Tweedy , P . M . ; W . Robson , P . M . ; C . H . Keay , P . M . ; R . Robinson , P . M . ( Quebec ); W . Charlton , P . M . ; N . Arveshnog , A . A . Windle , R . L . Manners , W . P . Straker , John Fawcett , Thos . Usher , E . Brooks , J . B . Bilton , Jas . Thompson , W . Wood , J . G . Archbold , D . Wilson , A . M . Cars , well , R . Nicholson , Hugh Reid , G . Fay , C . Heddon , Jas . J . Gibson , Robert Nicholson , and others .

BRO . HENRY GLENN , P . M ., TREAS . 19 . We regret having to announce the death on the 1 st instant , after a long and weary illness , of Bro . Henry Glenn , P . M ., Treasurer of the Royal Athelstan Lodge , No . 19 , aged 57 . He was known by many members of the Craft as " Charity Glenn , " on account of the fervent interest he always took in support of the Masonic Charities ; his last act in this respect being to make his son a Vice-President of the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys . The absence of his

familiar face and open-hearted fellowship must for a long time to come leave a sense of vacancy , not only among the members of his own lodge , whose affections he held unanimously , but amongst a larger circle of Masons , relations , and friends . He was initiated in the Royal Athelstan Lodge , No . 19 , in 1872 , installed W . M . in 1883 , and made Treasurer in 1891 . He was ever an active and respected member of the lodge . The funeral , which was of a most impressive character , took place at Highgate Cemetery , on Saturday , the 4 th instant , the chief mourners being his son George , his two brothers , John and J . B . Barber ; his

sonin-law , R . J . Tickle ; his brother-in-law , J . G . R . Sharer j Bros . Japeth Tickle , P . P . G . Treas . Middx ., and C .-E . Birch , P . P . G . D . Kent , and P . P . G . W . Herts . ; Dr . Keeley , Harold Craske , W . Brooks , and John Pugh . Amongst the many members of his lodge who followed were the W . M ., Bro . W , Stacey ; thc W . M . elect , Bro : J . H . Merrett j J . Dix , P . M . ; Wm . Pound , P . M . ; C . Barnes , P . M ., Sec ; Geo . Corderoy , P . M . ; A . Wormull , P . M . ; H . Posten , P . M . ; A , Digby-Green , P . M ., Treas . elect ; Milton Smith , P . M . ; and C . R . Cassberg , LP . M . Of the junior members there were Bros . M . Pulverman , J . W . Barnes , D . Paterson , and R . H . Cassberg . A number of his employees also followed .

BRO . LIEUT .-COL . WILLIAM NEWTON , DEP . P . G . M . NOTTS . Bro . Lieut .-Col . William Newton , Dep . P . G . M . Notts , who died at Newark on the Gth instant , was a solicitor , and was well-known in the Midlands , as he held many offices . Hc was a County Coroner , Registrar of the County Court , Clerk to the Guardians , Clerk to the Magistrates , & c . His last public appearance was at a Masonic ball at Nottingham a few weeks ago . He went home unwell , and his condition soon became critical . He was an officer in the Volunteers , and was 69 years of age .

FUNERAL OF THE LATE BRO . H . MUGGERIDGE , P . M ., P . Z . The remains of our late Bro . Muggeridge were interred at Abney Park Cemetery on Saturday , the 28 th ult ., at 12 . 30 , in his family grave . Thc Rev . Chas . Lee-Dunham officiated , both at thc service , which was held at the rea'dence of the deceased , No . 103 , Tottenham-road , Southgateroad , N ., and at the graveside . The principal mourners were his tout daughters , the Misses Eliza , Elizabeth , and Kezia Muggeridge , and Mrs . Alfred Sack ; his son-in-law , Bro . Alfred Sack , P . M . and Treas . 16 79 j and Mr . C . A .

Sack , his grandson . A deputation attended from the Henry Muggeridge Lodge , viz ., Bros . W . Boyce , P . M . and Sec . ; S . G . Sowton , I . P . M . ; Geo , Clark , P . M . ; W . J . Woodthorpe , P . M . ; ] . Sibley , P . M . ; W . J . Hall , P . M . ; and others ; Bros . Fenshaw Anderson , P . M . Panmure and Neptune Lodges , and Preceptor of the Stability Lodge of Instruction ; Henry Birdseye , P . M . Panmure Lodge ; F . H . D . Copestick , P . M . ; Jos . Corbett , P . M . and Sec . Neptune Lodge ; F . R . W . Hedges , P . G . S . B ., Sec . R . M . I . G . ; Henry Sadler , G . Tyler ; D . Wittee , P . M . ;

E . C . Dyer , and a number of other brethren . His relatives and friends were Mr . R , A . Ellis and Mr . E . Ellis , of Fenchurch-street ; Mrs . C . Sack , Miss Payne , Mr . and Mrs . Ward ; Mrs . H . Birdseye , Mrs . Corbett , Mrs . Sibley , Mr . Jos . Wheeler , Mr . and Mrs . Hide , Mrs . Holland , Mr . Jas . Fielder , Mr . Albert Ward , Mrs . Witte , Miss Lee , Mr . Vicarey , and others . The wreaths were very numerous and beautiful . The brethren threw sprigs of acacia on the head of the coffin , and many were the expressions of respect , attachment , and admiration for the Masonic and private career of the departed one .