The Star And Garter, Kew Bridge.

is one of the most comfortable hostelrics wc know of . Our meditations on the beauties and comforts of thc place however were soon cut s ' lort by the announcement of dinner , through the tongue of a very vigorous bell , and the brethren were soon all assembled in a prettily arranged dinner-room and discussing a very excellent repast , admirably served . The labours of the brethren in thc lodge , and thc

sweet air they hail been inhaling in the gardens , had sharpened their appetites , anel the heart of Bro . Veal must have been cheercei at the sight of his good dinner ocing so heartily enjoyed . On the removal of the cloth , thc W . M . proposed thc usual loyal and Masonic toasts very briefly , merely announcing the toast and , when it had been duly honoured , calling upon the musical brethren for

the performance announced in the programme . Thus " The Queen and the Craft" was followed by the "National Anthem , "—solo by Bro . Faulkner Leigh ; " H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , M . W . G . M ., " was followed by a song ( written by the Master ) entitled ' Freemasonry , " which went to the air of " God bless tho Prince of Wales , " sung by Bro . Faulkner Leigh ;

the toast to " The M . W . Pro G . M . Earl of Carnarvon , Dep . G . M . Lord Skelmersdale , and the rest of tlie Grand Officers , Past and Present , " was followed by a duet , " The Moon has raised , " very prettily sung by Bros . Leigh anel Parker . In proposing " The Health of thc R . wiP . G . M . for Middlesex , Ceil . Burdett , anel the rest of the Provincial Grand Officers , Past and Present , " he regretted th it Col .

Burdett was unable , in consequence of another engagement of long standing , to be present . The toast was heaitily responded to , and was followed by a solo on the pianoforte , entitled " The Fairy Harp , " a sweet bit of music , composed by the performer , Bro . Parker . The W . M . then requested the brethren to drink a toast to the memory of the late Bro . Little , as a late Provincial Grand Officer who had left

them for the Grand Loelge above , for whom he requested muffled honours on the sleeve . The " Death of Nelson " was then sung with great spirit and feeling by Bro . Faulkner Leigh . Bro . Helsdon having returned thanks on behalf of the Prov . Grand Officers , the Chairman proposed " Thc health of the Visitors , " observing that he would not select any one in particular for praise , for they were all good men

and true . He was glad , he said , to see that the Press was represented ther-, as it was a power in the country we could not do without . The duet , " All's well " having been performed by Bros . L-igh and Parker , Bro . lies , P . Grand Sec . Herts , returned thanks on behalf of the visitors , and in doing so remarked upon the excellence of thc working in the lodge , and also refcrreel to the rapid

increase in the number of Freemasons , observing that it remained to be seen whether this great increase is an unmixed ge * sod . He himself believed in quality and not in quantity . Thc'Abercom Lo

cartful whom they introduced into thc Oreler . Bro . Vincent , I . P . M ., said it devolved upon him to propose the toast of the evening . They had just been musically informed that " All's Well , " and as regarded the choice they had made of a Worshipful Master , he fully believed that they had got a good man , and that all was well . The Abercorn Lodge was now beginning the fourth year

of its existence ; it ha V got very well over the first three years . They were not numerous , but they were a happy family , and hoped they would continue to be , as he believed they would , and that they would be a pattern to thc other lo ges of the province . He had the honour to propose "The Health of the W . M . "; he had had the honour to be associa'eel with Bro . Tidcombe in the loelge ever since it was a

lodge , and he was sure he would prove an efficient Master and ruler in the Craft . He had very goo I officers , and he hoped that they would support their chief as he ought to be supported . Br > . Tidcombe haing replied , proposed "The Health ofthe Past Masters , " which Bro . Vincent acknowledged ; after which the least to '' The Officers of the L'idge , " to wtich each of the Officers replied briefly ,

and the proceedings terminated as usual with the lylers leiast , and thus a very successful meeting was brought to its close . MORECAMBE . —Morecambe Lodge ( No 15 61 ) . —Thc monthly mce-iingof this lodge was held on the t-eUi i itt ., in the M . tsemic HAU , Edward-street . Bro . TUumas Long lire , the newly-elected W . M , presided , and there was a good attendance of members anil visiting brethren . The

loelge was opencel in eluc form an I with s ilcmn prayer , anel the minutes of the previous meeting read ami confirmed . There being no special business before thc lodge it was opened up in the three elegrccs and closed down again , the working being very well gone through . A candidate was proposed for initiation , and tlie usual proclamation made , which elicited hearty good wishes from the visiting brethren ; after which the lodge was closed , in peace , love , and harmony .

YORK . —Eboracum Lod ^ e ( No . 1611 ) . —On Monday , the 8 th inst ., the regular meeting took place , the W . M ., Bro . T . B . Whytehead , presiding , and working the ceremonies of passing and raising , supported ably by his oflicers and a large number of brethren . A portrait of the lite Lord Londesborough , P . G . S . W . fur North and East Yorkshire , was presented to the lodge by Bro . T .

Cooper , P . M ., and a view of the beautiful ruins of Rievault Abbey by the W . M . During the evening a telegram was read by the W . M ., which had been sent by the S . W ., Bro . J . S . Cumberland , and Bro . A . T . II . I ' uriiir , the Lodge Steward * at the Boys' " - ' estiva ! , who had wired down the total amount colle-cleil , and hearty cheers were given for those brethren absent on such a truly Masonic errand .

¦ WA LTHAMSTOW .- Beaconsfield Lodge ( Nn . 1 fib : ) . —An emergency meeting of this lodge was held at the Chequ-ers , Marsh-s ' . recf , on Wednesday , the

The Star And Garter, Kew Bridge.

26 th ult ., when the following officers were present : Bros W . T . Christian , W . M . ; W . Groome , S . W . ; W . G . Hallows , J . W . j J . Pindir , P . M . ; J . Hallows , Sec ; T . Franklin , S . D . j J . I ) . Cambridge-, J . D . ; A . Oldroyd , I . G . ; T . Upward , Org . j A . Delvalli , W . S . ; Gilchrist , Tyler , and thc following brethren , viz ., Bros . Hunt , Field , Carter , Clark , Rubcry , Stockwell , Putney , and Harris , and others .

The lodge was opened in due form with solemn prayer in the First and Second Degrees . Bros . Putney and Harris , thc candidates for raising , were examined and entrusted . The lo Ige was opened in th-e Third Degree , and Bros . Haivis anel Putney were regularly introduced and raised to the" Sublime Degree of Master Masons . The lodge was resumed in the First Degree , and the brethren called

off for refreshment . The lodge was calleel to labour , and the ballot taken for three gentlemen , whose names had been pieviously handed to the S cretary , which proved unanimous in their favour . One only being present , he was introduced and initiated into the ; Order according to ancient form and custom . Thc Secretary then read a letter

received from Grand Lodge respecting the four resolutions passed at the last Quarterly Communication respecting the Grand O . ie-nt of France , and the same was ortlered to be recorded on thc mirutesof the lodge . The lodge was then closcel with solemn prayer , nnd adjourned until the 5 th October next . Several visitors were present .

LIVERPOOL—Ancient Briton Lodge ( No . 1675 ) . —The brethren of lhis lodge met forthe usual performance of their Masonic duties , at the head quarters of Masonry in Liverpool ( I lopc-street ) , 011 Tuesday evening , the 25 th ult ., when there .- was a good attendance , attracted by the fact that the First anil Thirel Degrees were expected on . Bro . Robert Wylie , P . P . G . S . D ., W . M .,

occupied the chair . 1 nc minutes were read and confirmed , and afterwards three candidates were initiated , and three brethren raised to the Sublime Degree of M . M ., the whole of the principal portions of the wtirk being most aelmirably peiformed by Bro . Wylie , W . M . It was proposed to

have a pic-nic in connection with the lodge , and after some discussion , the consideration of the . matter was left in the hands of a Committee to decide when it should take place . After three propositions for initiation and the transaction of other business , the lodge was clcsed in due form , and the brethren adjourned to refreshment .

Royal Arch.

Royal Arch .

RYDE . —Medina Chapter ( No . 173 ) . —The regular quarterly meeting of this chapter took place at the Masonic Hall , John-street , Ryde , 1 n Friday , July 4 th , when the installation of the Principals elect took place , and was witnessed by many Principals and Past Principals from the other chapters in thc flourishing province of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight ; amongst whom , who

attended to do honour to the much respected Principal elect , Comp . II . Lovelaiid-Lovcland , I . P . Z . of thc Phcenix Chapter , No . 257 , were Comp- - . J . Le Fcuvr , I ' . Z ., P . G . Scribe E . ; W . Tuohy , P . Z . 2 * 57 ; J . Lillywhite , Z . 257 , P . P . G . P . S . ; E . S . Main , P . Z . 342 and 003 ; J . Thorn is , P . Z . Southampton ; G . Gieen , I ' . Z . S 04 , Havant , ccc . I'hc ceremony was performed by thc retiring Z ., Comp .

Cawte , P . Z . 342 , in an earnest and interesting manner , who installed and investe 1 the following companions as officers for the ensuing twelve months ; Comps . It . L'ovelaml-Lineland , Z . ; 1 " . Newma . i , 11 . and Treas . ; A . P . Wilkes , . ) . ; F . W . Faulkner , E . ; C . C . IV-ltey , N . ; Rev . J . N . Palmer , P . S . ; , | . H . Smith and , | . Houston , As-t . Sojs . ; and Willis , Janitor . After thc usual formal

business the chapter was close I , and the companions adjourned to the Royal Pier Hotel , where a most recherche banquet was provided by that esteemed brother , the proprietor . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured , and the M . E ., Comp . Loveland , in replying to the toast of "The Principal .- - , " thanked the companions forthe high honour conferred upon him , and dwelt at sum : length

on the action taken by the companions to resuscitate this old chapter , which had been allowed to remain dormant for many years until last year . Comp . Ciwte , P . Z . 342 , Portsea , readily cams forward an 1 undertook the onerous position of Z . ; he was warmly supported , by the R . A . M . ' s on tlie island , and they h . itl had a most successful year , having exalted twelve brothers into this Sublime Degree .

The Ex . Z . expressed his confidence-in the oflieers and companions , and believed he shoul 1 receive an equal support during liis term of office . " The health of the I . I' . Z . and Installing Principal" was enthusiastically n-cceiveel and appropriately responded to . Comps . Peltey and Palmer icsponded forthe officers , the latter remarking how pleased he was to occupy the position of P . S ., and assured the M . E . Z . of

his earnest d . sire to perform the duties of his responsible office in a manner which would bc satisfactory to the chapter . Comp . J . Lillywhite , Z . 237 , responded forthe visitors , anel in an effective speech congratulated the R . A . M . of East Medina Chapter on having so distinguished and thoroughly efficient companion to preside over them . I le had had the pleasure of preceding and

succeeding him in the office eif ' / . in the Phoenix Chapter , and he could bear testimony to the earnestness and really clever working of his esteemed friend and companion , Ex . Z . L'lveland . The toaits were interspersed with a few caoital songs , and a most enjoyable evening was spent . We are glad the Isle of Wight Royal Arch Masons , arc taking an interest iu the working nf this beautiful degree ,

and as it is the only chapter on the island , it should be male one nf the most efficient working chapters in the province . It lias a bright fulure before it , under Comp . Loveland , and lie will no doubt endeavour to emulate the working of the other chapters , and restore it to a prominent position in a province where good working chapters arc the rule instead of the exception .

Royal Arch.

LIVERPOOL . —Everton Chapter ( No . 823 ) . —The usual meeting of this chapter was held on the 25 th ult ., at the Masonic Hall , Hopcstrcet , Liverpool . Comp . T . Shaw , Z ., was in his place , and well-sopported by his officers . It was proposed and carried that is

guineas be paid to the West Lancashire Masonic Institution , to make the three chairs Life Governors . After propositions for exaltations , and other formal business , the chapter was closed in due form , and the companions adjourned to banquet . A very pleasant evening was spent .

Knights Templar.

Knights Templar .

MOUNT CALVARY ENCAMPMENT . — The last meeting of thc Mount Calvary Encampment of this Order was held at the Freemasons' Tavern , Great Queenstreet , on thc 24 th ult ., when there were present amongst others . Sir Knights J . Tanner , F . C . ; Paas , P . E . C , Almoner ; D . M . Dewar , P . E . C , P . G . C . G . Registrar ; Driver , Second Captain ; Walls , CL . ; Rawles , E . Thc

minutes of thc previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the Sir Knight Registrar , by permission of the E . G ., most impressively installed Comps . J . H . Thomas , Canonbury , 657 ; and A . Williams , 176 , as Knights of the Order . Thc ballot was also taken and proved to be unanimous in favour of another companion for

installation , but who was prevented from being present . There being no other business of importance to transact , thc encampment was duly closed and the Sir Knights adjourned to a collation . The annual summer banquet in connection with this olel encampment was hclel at the Mitre Hotel , Hampton , on the 2 GU 1 ult ., and was ably presided over by Sir Knight J . Tanner .

Launch Of The Memorial Lifeboat At Clacton-On-Sea.

LAUNCH OF THE MEMORIAL LIFEBOAT AT CLACTON-ON-SEA .

The second of the memorial lifeboats presented by the Grand Lodge of Freemasons to the National Lifeboat Institution to commemorate the safe return of H . R . H . thc Prince of Wales , Grand Master of English Freemasons , was launched on Wednesday uneler thc most favourable circumstances at Clacton-on-Sea . Between sixty and

seventy miles from London on the Essex coast , Clactonon-Sea tiffers many attractions to visitors , anel when its natural resources arc fully developed it bids fair to become a favourite watering place on the East Coast . It is within a very short period that Clacton has sprung into existence , and the ceremony on Weelnesday last may be looked upon as its debut to thc world , and a most successful deVit it was .

A . s our readers are aware , the boat feirmally launched anel christeneel on Wednesday has be-en for some months stationed at Clacton , and that within a few weeks after her arrival she was instrumental in saving nine lives from the wreck "Garland . " The inaugural ceremony , including the laying of memorial stones in thc new boat house , was , at the express

request of the Freemasons of the district , delayed until the summer . At 10 o ' clock on Wednesday Lord Skelmersdale , Deputy Grand Master , anel a numerous party left the Liverpool-street Station of the Great-Eastern Railway Company , arriving at the Weeley Station after a sharp run ol two hours , from whence

the party were d lven to Clacton , a distance of between five and six miles . The railway station and the village of Weeley presented quite a gala appearance . The whole route was gay with many-coloureel bu-iting , and motives of Ihe most cordial welcome were woikcd on banners spanning the roadway . Clacton itself had never , probably , in its brief hUtory been so thronged . From Colchester , and

all parts of Essex , holiday makers had come to Clacton , to do honour to the occasion , and the appearance of thc escort of Essex Division of the Suffolk Yeomanry Cavalry , who preceded the Deputy-Gram ! Master's carriage , was the signal for an outburst of enthusiastic welcome . Thc holding of an especial Provincial Grand Lodge was the first work of the day , after which a procession was

formed by thc brethren , who proceeded in Masonic regalia to the Lifcboat-hous-e , situated about a quartcr-of-a-milefrom the pier . Two memorial stones were here let into the building with the customary ceremony ; the Deputy Grand Master , having personally laid tlie stone , sale ! : May the Great Architeet of the Universe so govern anel order events that thc purposes for which this edifice has been built may

be aueejuattly fulfilled , a wish which was re-yechoed by Bro . Lewis , on whom devolved the pleasing dut of laying the second memorial stone . The Rev . J . Bridge , Prov . Grand Chaplain of Essex , said : we are acting here to-day thoroughly in thc spirit of Freemasonry , one of the first principles of which is charity towards our fellow man , in inaugurating the launch

of a lifeboat , and the opening of a house in which this splendid lifeboat is to be kept . By our act wc have consecrated this building to preserve from damage a boat which is to be devoted to the saving of human life . As Freemasons we admit that this is a part of , cur duty , as it is one of our principles ; further we are showing an act of loyalty towards our Grand Master , to

whom has been vouchsafed a safe return from a voyage fraught wilh all thc perils of the sea . As Freemasons we arc loyal , and we cannot show our loyalty in a more pronounced and worthy manner than in thus commemorating the safe return of an illustrious Prince who will one elay ( though we hope that that day is far elistanl ) bc

our Sovereign . ( Applause ) . I am expres ing the feeling of all my brethren when 1 , as your Grand Chaplain , say we are glad to see all of you here to-day . ( Applause . ) The Lifeboat on ils carriage , to which six horses were harnessed , proceeded towards the beach , precedcel hy a baud oi thc nth Hussars , and followed by the mounted