Royal Ark Mariners.

This suggestion was readily agreed to by the members . Bro . MATIER thanked the brethren for the honour conferred upon him , and said that should his services at any time be required in the lodge , he should be most ready and willing to grant them if timely notice

was given to him . Bro . BROWNRIGG expressed sincere regret at the enforced absence of Bro . T . Taylor , who was mainly instrumental in promoting the Ark Mariners Lodge , and trusted that he would shortly be restored to health and strength , so that he might soon take part in the

business of the lodge . The lodge was then closed . The installation of the W . M . of the Mark Lodge was then proceeded with , Bro . J . Line being installed W . M . for the ensuing year . The ceremony of installation was conducted by the Provincial Grand Master , Bro . the

Rev . J . Studholme Brownrigg , assisted by Bro . Matier , G . Sec . At its conclusion the newly-installed W . M . proceeded to invest his officers as follows : Bros . H . H . Booth , I . P . M .: C . W . Guille , S . W . ; S . L . Kilpin , J . W . ; the Rev . H . J . Hatch , P . G . C , Chap . ; H . Thody , M . O . ; I . C . Hipwell , S . O . ; the Rev . F . R . Harnett , J . O . ; F .

W . Webb , S . D . ; W . H . L . Harnett , J . D . ; T . Taylor , Treas . ; G . H . Sampson , I . G . ; H . J . Hippsley , Org . ; F . W . Taylor , Steward ; and I . Wright , Tyler . The business of the evening being ended , the brethren repaired to the Swan Hotel , where a capital banquet had been provided . The usual loyal , Masonic , and complimentary toasts were given , and a very pleasant evening spent .

Order Of The Secret Monitor.

Order of the Secret Monitor .

University of London Conclave ( No . 2 ) . ' —A meeting was held on Saturday , the Sth inst ., at the Holborn Restaurant . Present : Bros . Charles Gross , M . D ., M . S ., P . G . Gdr ., S . R . ; W . G . Lemon , M . B ., G . Treas ., G . ;¦ , A . E . Sansom , M . D ., P . G . C ., Treas . ; Frank E . Lemon , M . A ., P . G . Stwd ., Sec ; W . J . Spratling , B . Sc , G . Rec , V . D . ; Henry Juler , F . R . C . S ., D . C . ; Robson Roose , M . D ., G . C , Guarder ; C . Couper Cripps , M . D . ; and Wm . Stephens . Visitors : Bros . H .

H . Shirley , G . V ., P . G . C . 5 ; and B . R . Bryant , 4 . Bro . Samuel Pope , Q . C , was elected a joining member of the conclave . Bros . C . Couper Cripps , M . D ., Hotspur Lodge , No . 1626 , and William Stephens , St . George ' s Lodge , No . 2165 , Perth , W . Australia , were elected and inducted as members . Bro . Rev . Alfred VV . Gross , Ellesmere Lodge , No . 730 , was elected a member . A full report was given by the Senior Visiting Deacon , and a resolution to alter the date of installation was passed .

Dedication Of The Wilberforce Masonic Hall.

DEDICATION OF THE WILBERFORCE MASONIC HALL .

An important event in connection with Masonry in Hull , namely , the dedication of a new Masonic Hail for the use of the Wilberforce Lodge , No . 2134 , took place on Wednesday , the 29 th ult . The new hall is situated in St . Luke-street , and was formerly used as a dissenting place of worship . The lodge room is in the

form of a double cube , with a raised platform at the east end and down the two sides . Adjoining the lodge is a candidate ' s room , and on the same floor are lavatories and water closets . The banqueting room is very extensive , and well ventilated by fresh air shafts , and arranged to seat over 100 brethren . From this

room is a hoist leading to the kitchens , which are fitted up with every convenience for preparing the banquet in their own building . The alterations have been most admirably executed , under the superintendence of Bro . W . H . Todd , a member of the lodge , and the work has given entire

satisfaction to the brethren who were appointed to conclude all the arrangements necessary . The lodge was opened by Bro . William Gillett , I . P . M ., P . P . G . Std . Br ., in consequence of the severe illness of the W . M ., Bro . William Woodall . The following brethren were present : Bros . Wm .

Wilkinson , John Calvert , T . B . Redfearn , J . Meanwell , A . Spring , R . L . Kemplay , G . Leigh , J . Strickland , J . T . Belt , T . H . Haller , and Vessey King , of 2134 ; R . R . Hawley , I . P . M ., Geo . Quibell , Wm . Clayton , Wm . Coysh , and Michael Bell , of 250 ; Geo . Spink , P . M ., and T . A . Haigh , W . M ., of 1511 ; J . Mathews , W . M .,

R . Lee , A . R . Peters , R . T . Watson , and W . Cuthbert , of 57 ; Thomson Foley , W . M . 294 ; Jas . Robinson , P . M ., and W . Stratford , W . M ., of 1605 ; and brethren from other lodges . On the arrival of the Consecrating Officer , Bro . Lieut-Col . the Hon . W . T . Orde-Powlett , P . G . W

England , D . P . G . M ., a procession of the following Prov . Grand Officers , headed b y six Past Masters bearing the emblems of consecration , entered the lodge The D . P . G . M ., Bros . M . C . Peck , 10 4 0 , P . G . Std . ' Br England , P . P . G . W ., Prov . G . Sec ; E . Corris , 57 P . P . G . R . ; F . Fullerton , 1010 , P . G . R . ; T . Oates 250

, P . P . G . O ., P . A . G . Sec , acting Chaplain ; W . Reynolds 250 , P . G . Treas ., acting D . of C . ; M . Haberland , 57 P . P . G . D . ; John Walton , 57 , P . P . G . D . ; W . D . Keyworth , 57 , P . P . G . S . of W . ; M . M . Westerby , 294 P . P . G . D . C ; j . Bordass , 10 4 0 , P . A . G . D . C ; T .

Hewson , 57 , P . P . G . S . B . ; J . R . Ausdell , 1605 , P . P . G . S . B . John Mackail , 2134 , P . G . S . B . ; T . T . Davis , 2134 , P . P . G . Std . Br . ; J . R . Stringer , 57 , P . G . O . ; J . Elgey , 1040 , P . P . G . P . ; and others . The Deputy Prov . Grand Master then took the chair and was saluted with Grand honours .

Dedication Of The Wilberforce Masonic Hall.

The PROV . GRAND SECRETARY , after having been saluted , requested , on behalf of the Wilberforce Lodge , the Deputy Prov . Grand Master to dedicate the lodge room for Masonic purposes .

The dedication " Except the Lord build the House , their labour is but lost that build it , " & c , was then chanted by the brethren . The acting Prov . Grand Chaplain , Bro . Thomas Oates , intoned the first portion of the dedication

prayer . The choir , after this , sang the anthem " Behold how good and joyful a thing it is for brethren to dwell together in unity . " The Consecrating Officer having made the circuit of the lodge and sprinkled water , the choir sang the

sanctus , " Holy , Holy , Holy . " He then scattered corn , the emblem of plenty , over the lodge , and dedicated it to Freemasonry . The brethren then sung the ode to Masonry , " Hail Masonry 1 thou Craft divine . " Having poured wine , the emblem of joy and

happi-^ ness , on the lodge , the Consecrating Officer dedicated it to virtue . The brethren then sung the ode to virtue , " Come , Holy Virtue , by whose aid . " He then poured oil , the emblem of unity , on the lodge , and dedicated it to universal benevolence . The brethren then sung the ode to Charity , " Come ,

Charity , with goodness crowned . The Consecrating Officer then carried incense round the lodge . The acting Chaplain intoned the concluding portion of the dedication prayer , and read Exodus 30 , v . 7 and 8 . Then the Consecrating Officer strewed salt over the

lodge , the acting Chaplain reading Leviticus 2 , v . 13 , and the lodge was dedicated to Freemasonry , virtue , and universal benevolence , the brethren responding , " So mote it be . " The D . P . G . M . ' s address was as follows : It is customary upon great ceremonials of our Order to

embrace the opportunity of reminding the brethren of some points in connection with Freemasonry which the ' occasion or circumstances of the times may suggest . I propose , therefore , to address a few observations upon those well-defined duties of Masons which are apt , in the present day , to be too often regarded as trite

injunctions , conveying little meaning and still less application in the daily intercourse of the brotherhood . Firstly , the solid foundation upon which Freemasonry rests , the practice of every moral and social virtue . If this tenet were religiously observed , and our lodges really proved what they ought to be , schools of the highest morality , our Order would stand in the first

rank of all earthly institutions , its temples ( which are dedicated to tbe service of the Most High ) would be the meeting places of a select band of brothers pledged to the amelioration of the miseries of the human race , and admission to our Society would be eagerl y sought by the best and wisest of mankind . Secondl y , the duty we owe to God , the Great Architect of the Universe , is shown by our never mentioning His awful

name but with that awe and reverence due from the creature to his Creator , a reverence which our ancient Jewish brethren ( his own peculiar people ) observed so religiously that they never ventured to pronounce , or even write the ineffable name of Jehovah , but substituted other names conveying the attributes of their Almighty Father . Masons should never soil

their lips by oaths , profane expressions or light and irreverent remarks concerning any of religion or its professors . Thirdly , our duty to our neighbour is to be exemplified by acting with him on the square , by rendering him every kind office which justice or mercy may require ; by relieving his necessities and soothing his

afflictions . This requires no comment , nor does the fourth tenet . Our duty to ourselves , which may be briefly defined by the preservation of our health and mental faculties in their fullest energy , that we may be able to exert our talents to the service of God and man . As individuals there are domestic virtues which

all true Masons should possess . Prudence must direct ¦ us ; this is shown by careful regulation of our worldly affairs , by avoiding extravagance , and that too common vice of trying to maintain a position in society beyond our means . Instances frequently come before the notice of our Charity Committee , and it is most painful to find

that a deceased brother who lived in affluence and excess , often leaves his widow and children dependent upon charity . Temperance must be duly observed . In this lodge , where its leading feature is abstinence from intoxicants , the caution is scarcely needed . But , my brethren , there are other sorts of intemperance besides that of

drinking—intemperance of language and of feeling towards one another . Let 11 s ever be distinguished by a calm and even disposition , which readily gives or takes a snggestion and is not roused into fury by oppositions or crosses—such a man is half way to heaven , where there is never ending peace . Fortitude should support

us . A stout heart carries us through many misfortunes . The just man must never despond , for God is with him —though all the world appears against him . Justice must be the guide of all our actions . Masons should never be sharp men as the world calls , ready to cheat and over-reach their fellows . How commonly we hear

those who should know better affect to praise a man for his cuteness and business abilities , but would they trust them with their own affairs V On the other hand the truly just and honest man is the noblest work of God , and none can merit higher praise than he ! Benevolence and Charity present themselves as twin sisters for whom Freemasons have ever entertained the warmest

affection , and have exemplified it m those noble Institutions which are the pride and g lory of our Order But all Masons have not observed their bounden duty ,

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and given the offerings they ought . If a man can afford to be a Mason he can afford to help our Charities , and , although many have given , all should give . There are other excellences of character which Freemasons should essentially possess—the first of which is secrecy . The old motto of our Order—Audi , vide , tace

—( hear , see , and be silent)—must be strictly regarded . The greatest caution should be observed , and Masonic affairs never discussed in the presence of strangers . It is very painful to a true Mason when he occasionally hears the business of the lodges openly talked about in hotels and other public places . This is a Masonic

offence of a grave character . The next is fidelity , which must be exemplified b y a strict observance of the laws of the Craft ; and here let me remark that the greatest caution should be observed in the proposition of candidates , whose character must bear the strictest investigation . They should not only be what is termed

respectable men , but ought to be men of virtue , honour , and education , for only such can properly advance the interests of Freemasonry and display its beauties . An ignorant man ' can never appreciate our system , and his incompetence will disgrace the Order and degrade any office in the lodge

which he might be called upon to fill . They must also be in easy circumstances , for it must be remembered that Freemasonry is a luxury only to be enjoyed by those who can afford it ; it is not a necessity of life , and no man should spend his money over the Craft when he is unable to satisfy his creditors . Lastly ,

obedience must be proved by loyalty to the Craft and its rulers , by a regular attendance in lodge , by a ready and willing acquiesence in the votes of the brethren assembled , by a modest and correct demeanour , and perfect submission to the authority of the Worshipful Master when acting in the discharge of his office .

There should be no parties in a lodge ; to become successful all must unite in one object ; a lodge divided against itself cannot long exist The brethren must remember that the lodge is a temple for the practise of Masonry ; not a club for secular meetings , or an assembly room for entertainments , and although the

social pleasures ( within proper bounds ) are hi ghly commendable , they ought never to become identified with Freemasonry , which they would defile , and ultimatel y drag down to their own level . Finally , my brethren , let me exhort you to cultivate the Craft . Its sublime morality ,

its antiquities , its Charities , its literature , and other varied phases of Masonic lore , afford ample opportunities tor intellectual employment . In this large town there are many zealous brethren ready and willing to teach the younger Craftsmen , who will attain the summit of their profession when they have truly acquired the

art of practising the sacred principles of Brotherl y Love , Relief , and Truth . At the conclusion of this address , the acting W . M . of the Wilberforce Lodge , thanked the D . P . G . M . for his attendance , and for the able manner in which he had discharged the duties of consecrating the lodge

according to ancient custom . The Masonic anthem— "Hail ! Masonry divine !" wasthensung very impressively by Bro . A . Spring , 2 i 34 , the brethren heartily singing the chorus . The Prov . Grand Officers retired in procession , and the lodge was closed .

I he musical arrangements were in the hands of Bro . V . King , assisted by Bros . Spring , Watson , and Fillingham . Bro . J . R , Stringer , P . G . O ., acted as Organist . Bro . Walter Reynolds , Prov . G . Treas ., performed the duties of D . of C . in his usual able and efficient manner .

Lodge Of Sorrow Of The Wilberforce Lodge, No. 2134, Hull.

LODGE OF SORROW OF THE WILBERFORCE LODGE , No . 2134 , HULL .

" Behold the remains of a departed brother , do not trample on them , His tomb is at thy feet , thine is only a step further , Put to profit the few moments Heaven has granted

thee , The present is thine , the future belongs to no one . Sweet equality , born of a proud fool Ceases to be a problem at the sight of the coffin , That death which thou fearest , for the faithful

Freemason Is onl y the first step towards Eternal Life . " The members of the Wilberforce Lodge , on Wednesday , the 5 th inst ., held a Lodge of Sorrow in fraternal remembrance of the late Bro . William Woodall , the W . M ., who died on the ist inst , aged 65 ; the lodge

was summoned by the S . W ., Bro . William E . Wilkinson , the I . P . M ., Bro . William Gillett , P . P . G . Std . Br ., presided , when the following brethren were present : Bros . W . E . Wilkinson , S . W . ; G . W . Greenwood , J . W . ; T . H . Haller , Sec ; W . Hickling , S . D . ; J . Watson , J . D . ; W . Cox , D . C ; V . King , Org . ; 1 .

Calvert , I . G . ; W . Clayton , Tyler ; J . Mackail , P . M ., P . G . S . B . ; T . T . Davis , P . M ., P . P . G . Std . Br . ; J . Meanwell , W . H . Worsnop , J . W . Webb , T . B . Redfearn , J . W . Wood , H . Tiplady , E . Wood , J . T . Stoddart , G . Tullock , J . Wilkinson , W . S . Palmer , G .

Leigh , G . Curtois , W . L . Reynolds , W . Harrison , J . Strickland , J . T . Belt , 2134 ; Walter Reynolds , P . G . Treas .,- R , R . Hawley , P . M . 250 ; Tom Turner , P . P . G . R . ; T . Foley , W . M . 294 ; T . A . Haigh , W . M . 1511 ; and W . N . Edwards , 163 . " Lift your eyes to that bright morning star whose rising brings peace