Royal Arch.

Royal Arch .

Farringdon Without Chapter ( No . 1745 ) - —A meeting of this chapter was held at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street , on the 25 th ult . Among those present were Comps . E . B . Lane , Mus . Bac , M . E . Z . ; 1 . Young , P . Z ., H . ; Plummer , [ . ; Capt . Walls , P . Z ., D . G . D . C , S . E . ; H . J . Lardner , P . Z ., P . P . G . Std . Br ., Treas . ; T . Simpson , P . Z . ; G . Herbert , P . Z . ; Nelson Prower , M . A ., P . Z . ; Dr . Lott , P . Z ., P . G . Org . Eng ., Org . ; and Capt . W . Lurcott . Comp . the Rev . R . C . Fillingham , M . A ., was

a visitor . The minutes of the previous convocation having been read and confirmed , Comp . H . Herbert , S . N ., was elected Third Principal , and Comp . Capt . Lurcott , S . N . Comp . H . J . Lardner ably installed Comp . Plummer as Second Principal . The following investitures took place : Comps . Capt . Walls , S . E . ; Capt . Lurcott , S . N . ; H . ] . Lardner , P . Z ., Treas . ; Dr . Lott , Org . ; and E . Mallett , P . Z .,

1623 , Janitor . A Past Principal ' s jewel was presented to Comp . E . B . Lane , Mus . Bac . The report of the Audit Comn . ittee was received and adopted , and a vote of thanks passed with acclamation to the Treasurer for his careful maragement of the funds . A vote of thanks was given to the Installing Officer , and ordered to be entered on the minutes . Previously to the chapter being closed , a vote of congratulation was passed to the Scribe E . upon his appointment as a Grand Officer of England .

A banquet followed . The toast list was long , but the speeches w ; re commendably brief . An excellent programme of music was presented , in which Comps . Dr . Lott , E . B . Lane , George Herbert , W . Plummer , and W . Lurcott distinguished themselves . Comp . the Rev . R . C . Fillingham contributed two readings of a vastly diverting character . The proceedings throughout were most enjoyable . The jewel was manufactured by Comp . George Kenning .

CAMBRIDGE . Pythagoras Chapter ( No . 88 ) . —The halfyearly convocation was held on Tuesday , the 10 th inst ., at the chapter room , Lion Hotel , and was attended by 26 companions . The Principals were Comps . J . V . Pryor , M . h . Z . ; Frank Piggott , H . ; and W . P . Spalding , J . Comp . Oliver Papworth , P . Z ., officiated as Scribe E . in the place of the late Como . Andrew Moves . P . Z .. who

had died since the last convocation in December . The Principals spoke of their late companions deep attachment to Royal Arch Masonry and of the great loss this chapter had sustained by his death . Bros . Briggs and G . E . AII _ en _ ( serving brother ) were exalted . The work of the Principal Sojourner was ably rendered by Comp . Rev . L . R . Tuttiett . The lectures from the Principal's chairs followed , and Comp . B . Chennell , P . Z ., described the pedestal . After five guineas had been voted to one of the

Masonic Charities , the following were elected the Principals and officers for the ensuing year : Comps . Frank Piggott , M . E . Z . ; W . P . Spalding , H . ; Rev . L . R . Tuttiett , J . ; Oliver Papworth , P . Z ., Scribe E . ; W . B . Shepnard , Scribe N . ; _ T . Hunnybun , Treas . ; C . H . Banham , P . S . ; W . Sindell , ist A . S . ; Gordon Chennell , 2 nd A . S . ; W . James , Org . ; J . V . Pryor , P . Z ., Stwd . ; and G . A . Allen , Janitor . The chapter having been closed , the companions adjourned to banquet .

CHINGFORD . Warner Chapter ( No . 2256 ) . —The regular meeting of this chapter was held on Tuesday , the 10 th in't ., at the Royal Forest Hotel , Comp . G . W . Knight , M . E . Z ., presiding , assisted by Comps . J . Speller , H . ; J . J . Briginshaw , J . ; and Scoresby-Jackson , l . P . Z . It being election night , the following officers were chosen for the ensuing year : Comps . Speller , M . E . Z . ; J . | . Briginshaw ,

H . ; N . rortescue , ) . ; Courtney Warner , M . P ., Treas . ; H . Ffrench Bromhead , Scribe E . ; E . Whittingham , Scribe N . ; Gowan , P . S . ; Longmore , ist Asst . S . ; Baillie , 2 nd Asst . S . j Hollands , D . C . ; Dummett and Brown , Stwds . ; Bird , Org . ; and J . Ives , Janitor . It was agreed that in future the days of meetings be on the thiid Tuesdays in November , Mareh . and May . The chapter unanimously decidtd that a Past Principal ' s jewel be presented to

Comp . G . W . Knight in commemoration of his successful year of office . The chapter was then closed . After refreshments and the usual loyal and R . A . toasts , the evening was devoted to vocal and instrumental harmony , to which Comps . Knight , Saunders , Dummett , Bird , and Fortescue ably contributed . Comp . VV . Shurmur had regretfully written that he was unable to be present , as he had to start that evening for Jersey .

West Lancashire Masonic Educational Institution.

WEST LANCASHIRE MASONIC EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION .

Under the presidency of Bro . Dr . J . Kelleit Smith , P . P . G . R ., a meeting of the Court of Governors of the above Institution was held on Friday evening , the 6 th inst ., at the Masonic Hall , Hope-street , Liverpool . Annual payments , amounting altogether to . £ 225 , were unanimously authorised for the education , maintenance ,

clothing , and advancement in life of the children of deceased Freemasons . A vote of thanks to Bro . Dr . Smith closed the proceedings . A final general meeting of the Committee entrusted with the arrangements for the ball which took place this year at the Town Hall , Liverpool , in aid of the

Institution , was subsequently held , under the chairmanship of Bro . G . Harradon , P . P . G . Treas . Bro . J . EIIWAKIIS , P . M . 1182 , Hon . Treasurer , submitted the balance-sheet , from which it appeared that the sum of £ 211 is . 2 d . remained to be handed over on behalf of the Charity .

The Hon . Secretary , Bro . VV . RAWSTIIOHNK , P . M . 1182 , subsequently read the usual report with regard to the festival gathering , and , while complimenting several of the lodges on the enthusiasm they had displayed in connection with the scheme , expressed regret that others had shown considerable apathy in the natter .

West Lancashire Masonic Educational Institution.

A cordial vote of thanks was given to Bro Rawsthorne for his valuable services as honorary Secretary , and it was further unanimously resolved that he should be presented with a Life Governorshi p of the Institution in recognition of those labours .

The balloting then took place for Life Governors from amongst the stewards of the ball , and the proceedings closed with hearty votes of thanks to Bro . Lord Skelmersdale for his presidency and presence at the Town Hall gathering ; to Bro . Edwards , to the chairman and others .

Subjoined is a list of the 21 brethren who were successful in the ballot for Life Governorship : Bros . J . H . Murray , 1570 ; W . Johnson , P . P . G . W . ; G . R . Johnson , 216 ; A . S . Collard , 1025 ; VV . Alston . 2290 ; P . Armstrong , 724 ; A . E . Talbot , 1505 ; J . A . Morris ,

' 393 I E ' J- Emmett , 484 ; W . W . Thomas , 2316 ; R . Sharrock , P . P . G . S . ; James Keirnan , 1609 ; T . B . Trevitt , 2316 ; T . S . Tickle , 1264 ; Howe , 2042 ; James Callow , 673 ; Treuce , 594 ; G . B . Lockett , 32 ; A . Skeen , 484 ; J . C . Robinson , 1070 ; and A . Hepburn , 2316 .

Knight Templar.

Knight Templar .

HAMPTON COURT . Mount Calvary Encampment ( D ) . —A meeting of this old institution was held at the Mitre Hotel , on the 2 Cth ult ., when there were present amongst others : Sir Knights Nelson Prower , M . A ., E . C . ; W . Maple , ist Capt . ; Rev . R . C . Fillingham . M . A . 2 nd Capt . ; Capt . T . C . Walls , P . G . C . G ., P . E . C , & c , Reg . ; Ben . Johnson , C . ofL . ; Egbert Roberts , Org . ; C . Slater , I . P . E . C .

F . W . Driver , M . A ., P . E . C . ; and H . J . Lardner P . E . C . The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . Apologies for non-attendance were received from Sir Knights Lieut .-Col . F . J . Stohwasser , P . G . S . B ., P . E . C , Treas . ; W . Paas , P . G . B . B ., P . E . C . ; G . Graveley , P . E . C ; Lawrence Steele , P . E . C . ; Oscar Berry and others . The encampment was dosed and the sir knights adjourned to the banquet which was , as usual , served in Bro . C .

Sadler ' s excellent style . The members were here joined by Bros . J . Young , P . M . ; Thomas Simpson , P . M . ; T . O . Harding , M . A . ; and J . Jackson . Upon the removal of the cloth , the President gave several toast" . He was particularly happy in his remarks anent " The Visitors , " to which toast Bros . J . Young , T . Simpson , T . O . Harding , and J . Jackson-duly responded . The weather , however , was so warm and the rural

surroundings of the hotel so pleasant that post-prandial oratory suffered in consequence . Bro . Egbert Roberts enlivened the proceedings by his vocal gifts , and Bros . F . W . Driver and R . C . Fillingham contributed poetical effusions under extraneous difficulties . The meeting broke up at an earl y hour , and the members and their guests were soon speeding from Hampton ' s pastoral and aquatic beauties to prosaic London's noise and smoke .

Obituary.

Obituary .

BRO . JOHN BURGESS , C . E . We regret to have to announce the death of Bro . John Burgess , C . E ., formerly for many years engineer and manager at the Huddersfield Corporation Gasworks , which took place on the 6 th inst ., at his residence , Grove Side , Croft House-lane , Marsh . The deceased

brother had an attack of paralysis about three years and a half ago , and a second attack over two years ago , since which time he had been confined to his house . On the above date he had another seizure , and died as stated . Bro . Burgess was 68 years of age . He had for many years been connected with

the public institution of the town , and was one of the Hon . Secretaries in 1863-4-5-6 . Bro . Burgess was a member of the Lodge of Truth , No . 521 , a Past Master of his lodge , and a Past Provincial Grand Officer of the Province of West Yorkshire . His death is greatly

regretted by members of the Craft , by whom he was held in high esteem . Wherever Bro . Burgess was known he was much respected for his integrity of character , his courtesy , and his kindness of heart , and his death will be keenly felt in many quarters .

BRO . EDWARD CLARK . We regret to announce the death of Bro . Edward Clark , which ocurred suddenly in Leicester-square , on Mondiy last . Our deceased brother was initiated in the St . John ' s Lodge , No . 16 7 , so far back as January , 1857 ; joined Industry Lodge , No . 186 , in October , 186 s ; was first Master of the Villiers Lodge , No . 1194

and Past Provincial G . S . of W . Middlesex . His zeal [ or the Charities was evinced b y his having served many Stewardships , besides qualifying several members of his family as Life Governors . His loss will be severel y felt by his numerous friends , and we respectfully tender to his sorrowing widow and famil y our sincere sympathy . The funeral will take place at 12 o ' clock to-morrow ( Saturday ) , at Forest Hill Cemetery .

BRO . MAJOR W . E . WILLIAMS . Freemasonry has lost one of its supporters b y the death , on the 7 th inst ., of Bro . Major W . E . Williams , in the 84 th year of his age . Ho was a Life Governor of the Charities , a founder and P . ist Ma > ter of the St . Martin ' s le Grand Lodge , and of the Electric Lodge , ; ind a founder anil Past Principal of the St . Martin ' s

le Grand Chapter , and the Star Chapter ; Past Master of the Cndogan Lodge , and Past Master and Treasurer at the time of his death of the Star Lodge . He leaves three sons , Bros . F . B . Williams , Rev . R . W . Williams , and Major Woolmer Williams , all Past Masters and Past Principals , to mourn his loss . The funeral took p lace at Hifrhgate , on Wednesday , nth ir . st .

Willing's Selected Theatrical Programme.

WILLING'S SELECTED THEATRICAL PROGRAMME .

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STRAND THEATRE . At S . 15 , Oun FLAT . PRINCE OP WALES THEATRE . At 8 . 30 , A GAIET ? Gnu ,.

LYRIC ! THEATRE . At 8 . 15 , LITTLE CHRISTOPHER COLUMBOS . TRAFALGAR SQUARE THEATRE . At 8 . 15 , GO-BANO . GRAND THEATRE At ' . 3 ' , , Hl'MAK NATl'llE . SURREY THEATRE . At 7 . W , THE RF . CMVT OV \ l . irr ..

BRITANNIA THEATRE . At 7 , THE DAXITV . S . KI . EI'IIANT AND CASTI . I ' . THEATRH . At 7 . W , Mv SWEETHEART . EMPIRE .

lit 7 .: lo , GRAND VARIETY ENTERTAINMENT . ALHAMBRA . At 7 . 30 , GRIND VARIETY ENTERTAINMENT . LONDON PAVILION . At 7 . 30 , AH UNSURPASSED VARIETY E NTERTAIKMINT .

TIV 0 LT . At 7 . 30 , GRAND VARIETY ENTERTAINMENT . OXFORD . At 7 . 30 , GRAND VARIETY ENTERTAINMENT . CANTERBURY . At 7 . 40 , GEAJTD VARIETY EiersETAiifMMrT .

PARAGON . At 7 . 30 , GRAND VARIETY E NTERTAINMENT . THE ROYAL , HOLBORN . At 7 . 30 , A BRILLIANT COMPANY OF STAR A RTIBTXB METROPOLITAN . At 7 . 30 , GRAND VARIETY ENTERTAINMENT .

MIDDLESEX . At 7 . 30 , GRAND VARIETY E NTERTAINMENT . ROYAL AQUARIUM . Open 10 a . m . to 11 . 30 p . m . Free Entertainments all Day . MADAME TUSSAUD'S . Open 10 a . m . GRAND EXHIBITION .

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