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of service to Masonry in Essex he should be pleased to continue to hold that position . His lordship afterwards dined with the brethren . Some high' class music was given by the membes during the evening , and Uro . Fernandei kindly gave two Very striking recitations .

HARROW . Heriry LeVander Lodge ( No . 2048 ) . —It is a red-letter day in one ' s Masonic career to be elected Worshipful Master , but to be instal ' fcd on six otcasions , Including twice in one lodge , is , indeed , a great honour . This has fallen to the happy lot of Bro . W , M . Stiles , P . M ., who was installed VV . M . of this lodge oti the 3 Sth tilt , at the Railway Hotel , Harrow Station , at which there

Were present a gteat many distinguished visitors . In the Unavoidable absence of Bro . F . C . Joseph ,- the W . M ., through illness ; Bro . W . A . Scurrah , "P . P . G . S . of W . Middx ., officiated , supported by Bros . A . \ V . Wace ; l . P . M . j H . W . Parker , J . W . ; A . H . Scuirah , P . M ., Sec ; W . D . Dickinson ; S . D . ; H . T . Gurner , J . D . ; J . Stubbing . * , I . G . ; J . W ; Ryder , D : C . ; H ; Webb , P . M ;; I . Very , Tyler ; R . Whiting , P . M ., Asst . Tyler ; H . Wall , G . A . Wall , G . IL Paine , R . Smith , C . I . Axford ,

P . M ., T ; F . Bryen , W . Paine , G . H . Lewis ; and W . M . Stiles , P . M . Visitors : Bros . C . Arnold , 2206 ; ( . Read , 13 S 3 ; H . T . Tilley , tSi , 234 S ; W . W . Langley ; W . M . 2206 ; H ; Sillis , 2362 ; H . W . Lofts , 177 ; J ; j . Thomas , W . M . 215 a ; j . Irvine , S 62 ; R . W . Walker , P ; M . 1107 ; J . F . SaUnders , 1507 ; C . Woodrow , P . M . ; H . Longman ; P . M . 2271 ; G . Gregory , l . M . ; H . Ashley ; 2206 : T . C . Edmonds , P . M . 1507 ; W . G . Ferguson

177 ; C . J . Scales , 1507 ; Walter George , P . M . 101 : A . Goodchild , 704 ; John Ramsey , P . M . ; J abez Hogg , r \ G . D . ; I . Barnett , W . M . 177 ; J . T . Briggs , P . M . 1503 ; J . T . Rowe , P . P . G . S . B . and P . P . A . G . D . of C . Herts ; E . C . Mulvey , P . M . 179 ; John Osborne , P . M . 1602 and 1897 , P . P . G . S . B , Middx . ; Geo . Lander ; H . Lovegrove , P . M . 1507 , P . P . G . S . of W . Middx . ; W . B . Parsons , S . W 220 G ; A . Paine ; \ V . W .

George ; J . W . Dewsnap ; H . Sadler , P . M . ; T . Ward , S . W . 1706 ; E . W . Hislop , P . M . ; A . H . Cole , S . W . 1744 ; ] . E . Paine , 101 ; G . R . Langley , P . P . S . G . D . Middx . ; A . Martin , J . W . ; F . E . Choveaux , 1622 ; S . G . Derham , W . M . 1622 ; and R . T . West , 1744 . After the minutes of the last lodge meeting had been read , the Auditors' report was received and adopted . Bro . W . A . Scurrah then raised Bro . H . Wall , and his working

of the ritual was of the very best , and fully maintained his great reputation . The n . xt important business was the installation of Bro . W . M . Stiles , P . M ., as W . M . for the ensuing year , and this duty was performed by Bro . W . A . Scurrah , in a most exemplary manner . The new W . M . then appointed and invested his officers . The delivery of the usual addresses was ably and impressively rendered by Bro . W . A . Scurrah . The W . M . then initiated Mr . J . H .

Wilson , and it need hardly be recorded that his working was excellent . Letters and telegrams were read from the following regretting their inability to attend , and with several in consequence of a previous Masonic engagement 1 Bros- Lord George Hamilton P . G . W . ; E . Letchworth , G . Sec . ; Sir George Harris , P . G . D . j Capt . Walls , G . Std . Br . ; H . H . Room , P . G . Treas . Middx . ; A . R . Graham ; S . Cochrane , P . G . Treas . ; E . Storr ; Walter Martin ; C . E . Keyser , P . G . D . ; Smithson ; George Reed ;

E . Pccock ; George Everett , P . G . Treas . ; Parkhouse j J . M . McLeod , Sec . R . M . I . B . ; and many others . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to the Midland Grand Hotel , St . Pancras , where a sumptuous banquet awaited them . The W . M . gave the loyal and Masonic toasts with a few appropriate remarks . In submitting the tcast of " The Grand Officers , Present and Past , " the W . M . made special mention of Bros . Hogg and Sadler , who had honoured the lodge with their

presence . Bio . Hogg responded . He said no woids of bis were necessary to refer to the present Grand Officers , who were ever willing to do anything for the Craft , and as to many of them he often wondered how they could find time for Masonic matters when they were so much engaged in other ways , and they set a good example to the Craft . Bro . Henry Levander was an old friend of his , bcth in Masonry

ar . d otherwise , and he had learnt to esteem him early in life , and he fully deserved the Grand honours he had received . This was his first visit to the lodge , although he had often been invited , and he was pleased with what he had seen and heard . Their W . M . was a candidate for the effice of Grand Treasurer , and he offered him his hearty good wishes for his success at the next election , and when he was elected he and the members would have the great

pleasure of meeting him as a Grand Officer . The lodge had been known to him ( Bro . Hogg ) for a long time , and he hoped to ccme again , l . ut he could never forget the way the members had received him that night . Bro . Sadler said it was a privilege to him on thai auspicious occasion to have the honour to respond to the toast , but after the elcquent words of Bro . Hogg nothing mere was needed of him , except to record that he found it

hard to refuse an invitation to thiir excellent lodge , in which Bros . Stiles and W . A . Scurrah had done so much and everything good for the Craft . In proposing "The Prov . Grand Officers , Present and Past , " the W . M . said he owed a deep debt of gratitude to Bro . Lord George Hamilton and Bro . Thrupp for what they had done for him in the last election of Grand Treasurer , and he paid a tribute to the great setvices of Bro . Room ,

Prov . G . Sec . He made , also , special nference to Bros . Dr . Goodchild , G . R . Langley , the Charity Secretary of the Province , Briggs , Osborne , and Reed . Bro ' . Dr . Goodchild responded in happy terms , remarking that he was always prepared to do his best for the province . Bro . G . R . Langley also replied . He said that ihe iodge had done the best of any in the province for the Charities , and he was delighted to have seen Bro . Stiles insta led that day .

Bro . Lovegrove also responded , observing that he was the first W . M . and practical founder of the lodge , in which hi had severed his connection because it met on Saturdays , which was not a convenient day for him , and he gave another reason , which he explained . In eloquent terms he referred to the great srrvices rendered by Bro . Henry Levander , and , in congratulating Bro . Stiles as W . M ., he . ¦ aid that he ought now to have been Grand Treasurer of F . ngland , but that honour would be deferred until the next election ,

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Bro . W . A . Scurrah , in proposing "The Health of the W . M ., " said that it would be an agreeable toast to every one present . It had been Bro . Stiles' privilege and great honour to have been installed VV . M . on several occasions . His many virtues were so well known that it was not necessary for him to say anything more , but he would like to add that he ( Bro . Scurrah ) was initiated in the Royal Savoy Lodtre , at which time Bro . Stiles was the Secretary , and

from that dav they had both been the firmest and fastest friends , and he had no better . He wished him every success during his year of office and in the Craft generally . Bro . VV , M . Stiles , on rising to respond , had a great reception . He said that he was not accustomed to speechmaking , and to speak of one's self brought blushes to his cheek He appreciated the position he held that night , and it was a great honour to him to have been elected as their

W . M ., and in return he would do all he could for the good of the lodge . It was not his intention to have referred to the office of Grand Treasurer , but it had been forced upon him by the kind remarks of Bro . Hogg and others , which he should . never forget . In his opinion he lost the last election through his friends being too sanguine . The W . M , gave "The Installing Master and Past Masters . " He said that his best thanks were due to Bro . W .

A . Scurrah , the senior Past Master of the lodge , for his excellent services that night . He had done the installing ceremony because Bro , Joseph was too ill , and he had rilled up the gap . He ( Bro . Scurrah ) was never better pleased than when working in the Craft , and he had excelled himself . He was one of the best of Masons , who had done great things for their and other lodges , and they were all proud to have him associated with them . He made a kind

reference to the other Past Masters , and he coupled the names of Bros . \ V . A . Scurrah and Wace with the toast . Bro . W . A . Scurrah responded . He said that he was put on his mettle that day , because he had to install one of the best workers of the ritual , and if he had done it to their satisfaction he was glad . It had been to him a great pleasure , and he could not do too much for their happy lodge .

Bro . Wace also replied . In proposing the toast of "The Initiate , " the W . M . said he was honoured with having an initiate at his installation . He ( the initiate ) appeared to take a great interest in the ceremony and was somewhat nervous , but he thought that the man who showed some feeling in going through the ordeal would make a good Mason . He was glad to receive him as a member , and he hoped he would

look upon his reception with the same amount of pleasure as they greeted him . Bro . H . J . Wilson responded , thanking the members for his cordial reception , and for having made him a Mason . Truly he was nervous , but that was due to his modesty , and he hoped to do bis duty in the Craft . In giving the toast of "The Visitors , " the W . M . said they had a great number , and he gave them a very hearty

welcome , and hoped they would come again and again . He personally esteemed it a great honour , and he coupled with the toast the names of . Bros . Ramsey , J . J . Thomas , W . W . Langley , W . B . Parsons , and A . H . Cole . Bro . Ramsey responded . He said he had known Bro . Stiles for many years , and he was a very old friend , and he congratulated the members on having so good a Mason and splendid worker as their ruler .

Bro . J . J . Thomas also replied , remarking that if the office of Grand Treasurer was to be given to one who had been an ardent worker in the Craft , Bro . Stiles was the man , as no one could surpass him for what he had done for Freemasonry and the Charities . Bros . W . VV . Langley , W . B . Parsons , A . H . Coles and Scales also replied in good and appropriate speeches . The other toasts were "The Treasurer and Secretary , "

and " The Officers , " suitably responded to by Bros . W . A . Scurrah , P . M ., Treas ., A . H . Scurrah , P . M ., Sec , and H . W . Parker . The Tyler's toast brought to a close a very happy and enthusiastic meeting . Bios . Henry Wall , Derham , Choveaux , Horace Ward , and W . M . George vocally and otherwise entertained the brethren , but Bro . George was a host in himself and made a great hit , for which he received a well deserved encore .

Allied Masonic Degrees.

Allied Masonic Degrees .

Metropolitan Council ( T . I . ) --A meeting of this old council was held at the Mark Masons' Hall , Great Queen-street , on Friday , the 20 th ult . Among those in attendance were Bros . Andrew McDowall , W . M . ; G . Graveley , S . W . ; Major W . B . Williamson . | . P ., P . M ., as J . W . ; George Powell , Treas . ; Capt . T . " C . Walls , P . G . A . D . C , P . M ., Sec ; Nelson Prower , M . A ., I . G ; and H . J . Lardner , P . M ., P . G . S .

The minutes of the previous meeting were read and con ' firmed . Bros . Lt .-Col . G . Lambert , F . S . A ., P . M . ; R . Roy , M . A ., P . M . ; J . L . Mather , R . Berridge , and C . F . Driver were elected honorary members . The resignation of Bro . James Willing , jun ., was received with regret . Apr logies for non-attendance were received from Bros . C . L . Shepherd , J . W . ; J . J . Pakes , S . D . ; L . Steele , J . D . j Baron de Ferrieres , P . M . ; R . Loveland Loveland , J . P .

, P . M . ; W . G . Lemon , L . C . C ., J . P ., P . M . ; the Kev . R . C . Fillingham , M . A . ; Major Hanzard , R A . ; and many others . T he council was then closed , and adjourned till the third Friday in September next . The banquet was held at the Holborn Restaurant . Upon the removal of the cloth the W . M . gave a few toasts , which were duly honoured .

Ancient And Accepted Rite.

Ancient and Accepted Rite .

Mount Calvary Chapter ( No . 3 ) . —A meeting of this chapter was held at the Masonic Hall , 33 , Golden-square , on Monday , the 13 th inst . Among those present were Bros . S . ( ' , . Pigache , M . W . S . ; G . Grimwood , J . P ., Prelate ; Major W . B . Williamson , J . P ., 1 st Gen . ;

Nelson Prower , M . A ., 2 nd Gen . ; Capt . T . C . Walls , P . M . W . S ., Recorder ; VV . Maple , K . j Egbert Koberts , Asst . Org . ; T . VV . Coffin , M . D ., P . M . W . S ., 30 ° ; F . W . Driver , M . A ., P . M . W . S . ; H . J . Lardner , 30 , P . M . W . S . ; George Graveley , 30 ° , P . M . W . S . ; Major J . E . Anderson , 30 , P . M . W . S . ; and Victor Jagielski , M . D .

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The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . III . Bro . H . j . Lardner haying by request of the M . W . S . assumed the chair , impressively installed Bro . G . Grimwood , as M . W . S . Among the officers appointed and invested were Bros . W . B . Williamson , 30 , Prelate ; Nelson Prower , 1 st Gen . ; Laurence Steele , 2 nd Gen . ; W . Paas , 30 ° , P . M . W . S ., Treas . ; Captain T . C . Walls , Recorder ; W : Maple , G . M . ; Victor lagielski , R . ;

J . Speller , Captain of Guard ; A . W . Humphreys , Herald ; Dr . E . M . Lott , 31 ° , Org . ; F . E . Roberts , Asst . Org . ; Biddlecombe , D . C ; and Capt . Baldwin , A . D . C . A vote of thanks was passed to III . Bro . Lardner for his services as Installing Officer . A Past Sovereign ' s jewel was presented to Bro . G . Pigache . A vote of condolence was passed to the widow of the late Bro . Corrie Jackson , F . R . C . S ., Sic . The report of the Audit Committee was

received and adopted . Apologies for non-attendance were received from Bros . Lieut .-Col . F . J . Stohwasser , 30 , P . M . W . S . ; W . Paas , 30 , P . M . W . S . ; L . Steele , 30 ; Dr . E . M . Lott , 30 , Org . ; G . A . Berkeley , P . M . W . S . ; C . Tayleur , M . A ., P . M . W . S . ; and many others . The chapter was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to the Cafe Royal . Upon the removal of the cloth the

customary toasts received full justice . Thanks to the kindness of the M . W . S ., a most excellent programme of music was presented , in which Bro . Egbert Roberts particularly distinguished himself . Bro . Dr . J . W . Hinton , M . A ., kindly officiated at the piano . The M . W . S . is to be congratulated upon the great success that attended his efforts to enhance the comfort and pleasure of the brethren .

Laying Of A Foundation-Stone At Wolverhampton.

LAYING OF A FOUNDATION-STONE AT WOLVERHAMPTON .

The foundation-stone of the new chapel of the Wolverhampton Orphan Asylum , Penn-road , Wolverhampton , was laid on Thursday , the 2 nd inst ., with Masonic ceremonial , by the Lord Lieutenant of the county , the Earl of Dartmouth , who appeared on this occasion , however , as the Provincial Grand Master of Staffordshire . The new chapel , which is being

provided on the initiative of the late Mr . W . H . Rogers , is being built on a plot of ground contiguous to the Asylum , and abutting upon Penn-road . The chapel is of the conventional shape , and the chancel is directed eastwards . The building is already several feet above the level of the ground . The memorial stone , which is in the wall of the north transept , bears the following

inscription : " To the glory oi God . This stone was laid by the Right Hon . the Earl of Dartmouth , R . W . P . G . M . of Staffordshire , 2 nd August , 1894 . " Some hundreds of persons had assembled to witness the function . Some of them stood in the body of the chapel , and others occuoied the low scaffolding surrounding it .

About an hour before , a meeting was held within the Orphanage of the Grand Lodge of the Province of Staffordshire . At about 3 . 15 the meeting concluded , and the members , numbering about 200 , formed into a procession , and marched from the central entrance of the Orphanage to the chapel grounds . The brethren wore their regalia , and the officers carried their

symbols of office . The majority of the brethren marched to places in the body of the chapel and the north transept , while the officers , accompanied by several gentlemen who were not Masons , occupied positions around the foundation stone . Prominent among this group was Bro . Rev . L . C . A . Edgeworth , P . G . Chaplain , wearing his vestments , accompanied by

four boys , wearing surplices and Masonic badges . These boys , who officiated as lewises , carried a board , on which was a copy of the Bible . Among those present at the ceremony were the Earl of Dartmouth , P . G . M . ; Sir Alfred Hickman , M . P ., and Lady Hickman , the Bishop of Shrewsbury , Bros . Lieut .-Col . Bindley , Dep . Prov . Grand Master ; Major G . W . Walker , Director of Ceremonies ; C . A . Newnham .

acting Prov . S . G . W . ; Major Gilbert , Prov . J . G . W . ; W . Lees , Chairman of the Orphanage ; Rev . C . Lee , and many others . Apologies for non-attendance had been received from the Right Hon . H . H . Fowler , his Worship the Mayor of Wolverhampton ( Alderman C . T . Mander ) , Lieut .-Col . Thorneycroft , Sir Smith Child , Bart ., and

others . On the arrival of the procession at the site , the proceedings were commenced with the singing of the hymn "The Church ' s one Foundation , " after which The PROV . GRAND MASTER , addressing the assemblage , said that he brethren who were present to witness that ceremony knew that they , as Masons , wen

bound to be faithful to the laws of their country , and to erect handsome buildings to the service of God , There were amongst them , concealed from the eyes of man , secrets which had not been revealed and which no man had discovered . Those secrets were in due recognition to the laws of God and man . They were entrusted to Masons in ancient times in honour and

peace , and having been so faithfully transmitted to them , it was their duty to convey them unimpaired to posterity . Unless their Craft had been good and their calling honourable , it would not have lasted through these many centuries , nor would they have had so many brethren in their Order who assisted in maintaining th (! laws , and to further their interest . They were assembled

that day in the presence of Him who was the lig ht of wisdom to lay the foundation-stone of a building which in due time would be consecrated to God , and to the glory of His name , and as it was the lirst duty of Masons in all their undertakings to invoke a blessing from the Great Architect , he called upon the Provincial Grand Chaplain to offer up prayer to the Throne of Grace .