Consecration Of The Saint Michael Le Querne Lodge, No. 2697.

else elected as the first Master . However , he had consented to fill the position , and he intended to discharge his duties in a way which would do honour to the lodge , and to the great man who had consecrated it . He had one request to make , and that was that the members would be most careful whom they introduced . He felt sure they would , because they were Masons who were actuated by the best Masonic feelings .

Among the respondents to the toast ot " The Visitors" was Bro . HIGERTY , a hale and hearty man 84 years of age , who said he was initiated in Masonry when he was 75 years old by his own son , the W . M ., in a lodge of which his ( Bro . Higerty ' s ) father was one of the founders 100 years ago . Bro . H . HOMEWOOD CRAWFORD , P . G . D ., responded to the toast of " The Consecrating Officers . " Other toasts followed .

Consecration Of The Arcadian Lodge, No. 2696.

CONSECRATION OF THE ARCADIAN LODGE , No . 2696 .

The Arcadian Lodge , No . 2696 , was consecrated at the Hotel Cecil , Strand , on the 7 th instant , in the presence of a goodly gathering cf Masons . The new Iodge will be restricted almost entirely to brethren interested in the

subject of food reform , and the banquets will be on vegetarian principles . At the inaugural meeting this novelty was keenly criticised by the visitors present , the dinner consisting of fish , vegetables , and fruit only , and the general opinion appeared to be that the meal had been a thoroughly enjoyable one .

Bro . E . Letchworth , G . Sec , was assisted in the consecration ceremony by Bros . Alderman Vaughan Morgan , G . Treasurer , as S . W . ; F . Mead , P . G . S . B ., as J . W . ; Rev . J . S . Brownrigg , P . G . C , as Chap . ; Frank Richardson , P . G . D ., as D . C . ; and W . Lake , A . G . Sec , as I . G . Bro . J . Rossdale , P . M . 1017 and 1828 , was the W . M . designate ,

supported by the following founders : B-os . S . H . Parkhouse , P . M . 1642 and 511 ; P . C . Beard , 1000 and 1734 , Prov . G . Stwd . Essex ; Ernest VV . Beard , 1642 ; C J . Hurt , 1642 ; A , White , 201 ; C . E . Hurton , 1734 ; and E . C . L . Bradley , 1642 . •There was a large number of visitors present .

The Consecrating Officer having appointed his officers pro tem ., the lodge was opened and a hymn sung . The CONSECRATING OFFICER , in addressing the brethren on the natur e of the meeting , said they had met on an occasion which could not fail to be of the deepest interest to all the brethren present—to start a new lodge into

existence to be called the Arcadian Lodge . He hoped it might fulfil all the objects the founders had in view , and wished it a future of unbroken prosperity . He then called upon the Chaplain for the opening prayer . The founders signified their approval of the officers named in the warrant and Bro . Rev . J . S . BROWNRIGG , P . G . Chap ., then delivered an interesting and eloquent oration on the nature and principles of the Order .

The elements of consecration were sprinkled and the lodge was duly conse ; rated with all the accustomed formalities . The musical portions of the ceremony were ably rendered by B o . H . VV . Schartau , assisted by Bros . Edward Branscombe and Frederick Bevan .

Bro . Jas . Rossdale was installed as the first W . M . by the Grand Secretary and afterwards invested the following officers—Bros . S . H . Parkhouse , P . M ., acting I . P . M . ; P . E . Beard , S . W . ; E . W . Beard , J . VV . ; E . C . L . Bradley , Sec . ; C Johnstone Burt , S . D . ; Alfred White , J . D . ; C . E . Burton , I . G . ; and Samuel Ellis , P . M ., Tyler .

It was unanimously agreed , on the proposition of , the W . M ., seconded by the ACTING I . P . M ., that a hearty vote of thanks should be accorded the Consecrating Officers , and they were elected honorary members of the lodge . The GRAND SECRETARY , as the mouthpiece of his colleagues , acknowledged the compliment and expressed their pleasure at being present .

The W . M . explained that a small souvenir of the occasion—in the brm of a match box , enamelled with the crest of the lodge—which was intended for presentation to the Consecrating Officers was not complete , but asked them to kindly accept the gift when forwarded to them at a later date .

A letter was read from Mr . Sydney H . B : ard , editor of the Herald of lite Golden Age , congratulating the founders on the establishment of the lodge , expressing the hope that it w > uld be lhe means of inducing brethren to take an interest in food rcljrm , and asking the W . M . ' s acceptance of a handsome basket of flowers .

Propositions were received and the lo Ige was closed . The brethren then adjourned to the banquet , after wh ch the usual toasts followed .

Grand Imperial Conclave.

GRAND IMPERIAL CONCLAVE .

The 27 th annual assembly of the G-and Imperial Conclave was held at Mark Masons' Hall , Great Queen-street , on the 7 . I 1 instant . The M . III . G . Sovereign , the Earl of Euston , presided , and was supported by—Sir Knights Gordon Miller , G . S . General ; Deputy Inspector-General Helgrave Ninnis , Intendant-General for Jamaica , as G . * j . General ; A . H . Bateman , P . G .

General ; Major 1 " . C . Walls , P . G . General ; C . F . Matier , P . G . V ., G . Recorder ; H . J . Lardner , P . G . Chamberlain ; Brig .-Surgeon J . UilfourCockburn , Jnlcndant-General for Guernsey , as G . D . C ; C . Belton , Intendant-Gcntra ) Berkshire ; Capt . E . M . Morey , P . G . P . ; C . S . Brewer , Lieut .-Colonel Clillbrd Probyn , A . Woodiwiss , W . A . Scurrah , 15 . R . Bryant , J . Culvenvell , P . S . 2 ; F .

Stevenson , 156 ; R . J . Voisey , Rev . II . ] . Mason , T . E . Tidswell , Rowland Plumbe , A . Rutherford , L . Crosthwaile , D . G . D . C ., * F . H . Cousans , and many others .

The Grand Conclave was opened , and lhe minutes vvere confirmed . The G . RECORDER read the report of the Execu ' . ivc Committee , which was received , adopted , and ordered to be entered upon the minutes . Sir Knight A . WOODIWISS , in proposing that the Earl of Euston be

Grand Imperial Conclave.

re-elected a ; G . Sovereign , said their ruler had presided over them with marked ability for many years and his re-election would meet with the hearty appreciation of the whole of the members . The resolution was carried by acclamation . The G . SOVEREIGN said he was afraid there was not a great deal of work attached to his position but what there was to do he was happy to perform . He sincerely thanked them for their confidence in re-electing him and would do what he could for the prosperity of the Order in the future .

The HERALD having proclaimed the Earl of Euston as G . Sovereign , Viscount Dungarvan was unanimously re-elected G . Viceroy . The G . SOVEREIGN mentioned that Viscount Dungarvan was away fishing in America and would thank them on his return home . The GRAND RECORDER said he regretted to announce that Col . A . B . Cook felt he could not seek re-election as Grand Treasurer owing to his

health and daily avocations . Sir Knight Gordon Miller was unanimously elected Grand Treasurer , and the Grand Sovereign appointed the following officers : Sir Knight Col . Clifford Probyn ... .., G . Sen . Gen . „ T . H . Thompson ... ... ... G . Jun . Gen .

" n ' y \ P xf 0 rd ] G . High Prelates . „ Rev . H . J . Mason ... ... ) ° ,, A . Woodiwiss ... ... ... G . High Chan . „ Gordon Miller ... ... ... G . Treas . „ C F . Matier ... ... ... G . Recorder .

,, Maj . C . W . Carrell ... ... G . High Almoner . „ A . H . Jefferies ... ... ... G . Chamberlain . „ J . Binney ... ... ... G . Architect . „ J . Armstrong ... ... ... G . Marshal . „ W . F . Carmon ... ... ... G . Orator . „ C S . Brewer ... ... ... G . Historiographer .

The Most Illustrious Grand Sovereign appointed the following members of Grand Senate : Sir Knight A . H . Baird ... ... ... G . Preceptor . „ W . D . Grant ... ... ... G . Examiner . „ R . J . Voisey ... ... ... G . Prefect . „ Rev . W . Russell Finlay ... ... G . Sub-Prelate .

„ VV . A . Scurrah ... ... ... G . Vice-Chan . „ T . Paget ... ... ... G . Asst . Recorder . The following sir knights were elected Grand Senators , and appointed to office as follows : Sir Knight J . Kenyon ... ... ... G . Sub-Almoner . „ T . M . Richard ... ... ... G . Ins . of Regalia .

" i H ^ . f ] G . Std . Brs . „ 1 . H . Elliott ... ... ... )

Capt . G . Hearn ... ... ... G . S . B . ,, F . A . Jewson ... ... ... G . Org . ,, W . Briggs ... ... ... G . Precentor .

,, B . R . Bryant ... ... ... G . Vice-Cham . „ E . K . Corbin ... ... ... G . Asst . Marshal . W .- £ - Cook ] G . Heralds . „ VV . Burney ... ... ... j

G . H . Kitson ... ... ... G . D . C .

The G . H . Almoner's Committee was elected , and appointments made to the Patriarchial Council of K . H . S . and St . John . The G . SOVEREIGN , in addressing Grand Conclave , regretted that the prevalent epidemic had caused so many to be absent . The Order was progressing , not rapidly , but quietly aid steadily . He thanked them for

the way they had supported the Order during the past year , and hoped they would do all they could for its promotion in years to come . Grand Conclave was closed in imperial form . A Commandery of St . John the Evangelist was held , and the Order of K . H . S . and St . John was conferred upon several candidates . A vote of thanks was accorded the ] sir knights who carried out the ceremony . A banquet was afterwards held .

Scotland.

Scotland .

PROVINCIAL GRAND CHAPTER OF LOWER WARD OF LANARKSHIRE .

The quarterly convocation ol above Provincial Grand Chapter was held within lhe chapter rooms , 213 , Buchanan-street , Glasgow , on Friday , the 2 . 5 tl " ult ., Comp . Major F . W . Allan , M . F .. Grand Superintendent , presiding , who was supported by Comps . Edward Macbean , M . E . Dep . Grand Superintendent ; James Provan , M . E . Principal H . ; John Roper Paton , M . E .

Principal J . ; James Balfour , E . Scribe E . ; James A . S . Kerr , E . Treas . ; Robert McDonald , E . ist Soj . ; Robert Kennedy , E . 2 nd Soj . ; VV . G * James , E . 3 rd Soj . ; James Sharrocks , E . S . B . ; J . O . Struthers , Eof

Dep . D . C . ; Alexander Bruce , E . Org . ; Arch . C . McA . dam , E . Supt . Works ; George Mackay , E . Std . Br . ; and , no doubt , as per intimation on the circular calling the meeting , that this would probably be the last time that Major Allan would preside as Grand Superintendent , brought together a large attendance of companions , all the chapters in the Province being

represented . The chapter having been opened , and the usual routine of business disposed of , the Scribe E . intimated that the chapters in the Province had been unanimously in favour of Comp . James Kirkwood , Provost of GJvan , an Wilt *!) IHIVHJ 1 J »» l » v » - » Vi »* * w » VVMIJ . li JU 1 I 1 VJ i-Lnn-iivvi . ) »»^ . ™« - — ,

member of the Plantation Chapter , No . 259 , 10 the office of M . E . Gran Superintendent , in room of Comp . Maj . F . VV . Allan , who had filled ' term of five years , and did not again intend lo stand for re-ap ? o * ntme ^ It was resolved to leave appointment and recommendation in the hanoj the Supreme Grand Chapter . . s Comp . J AMES A . S . KERR , P . ov . G . Treai ** ., intimated the amouiu ^ per inventory on the report of the paraphernalia , & c , belonging to