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period for the exaltation of a Master Mason as a Royal Arch—was required to go through the ordeal a second time . In 1885 , he was installed in the chair of First Principal Z ., and subsequently discharged the duties of Treasurer , In 1891 , he helped to found and was installed first M . E . Z . of the Halsey Chapter , No . 1479 , and in 1883 and 1884 , was Prov . Pr . Soj . in the Prov . Grand Chapter . He was

a P . E . P . ot the Stuart Preceptory ( K . T . ) , Watford , P . M . of the Watford Mark Lodge , No . 241 , and Past Prov . G . M . O ., and , finally , he was a Life Subscriber of the Girls' School , and Life Governor of the Boys' and Benevolent Institutions , and had served once as Steward for each of the two Schools and seven times for the Old People .

BRO .. THOMAS GEORGE DOUGHTY , P . M . 1287 , M . E . Z . 766 . The members of the Great Northern Lodge , No . 1287 , and William Preston Chapter , No . 766 , deeply lament the loss of Bro . Thomas George Doughty , who passed away , at the early age of 49 years , on the 30 th ult ., and was buried on the 4 th instant at Norwood Cemetery . The chief mourners were his two sons , Vernon and Harold ; his brother , Bro . Arthur Charles Doughty , P . M . 12 S 7 : his

brother-in-law , Mr . Fred . Rose ; and Dr . Sc ott Gibson , his medical attendant . Among a number of Masonic and other friends we observed at the Cemetery Bros . C . Davis , P . M . ; T . Steer , S * W . ;' F . Bascombe , S . D . ; C . Hinshelwood , A . Hutchinson , and W . Cleghorn , P . M ., Secretary , members cf the Great Northern Lodge , No . 1287 ; while Comps . H . Garrod , P . A . G . D . C , and S . Southwell , P . Z ., represented the William Preston Chapter , No . 7 66 , of which the deceased was First Principal at the time of his death . Also B ros . H . H . Nuding ,

P . M . 1924 ; W . Pound , P . M . 19 ; W . Vaughan , J . W . 1329 ; G . Knox , P . M . 145 C . Wheeler , 1329 ; F . G . Flewett , 1194 ; E . A . Lavender , 2345 ; and A . Flint 1697 , A large number of wreaths were placed on the collin , including one from the Great Northern Lodge . The late Bro . Doughty was initiated in the Great Northern Lodge in November , 1882 , and served the office of W . M . in the year 1898 . He was exalted in the William Preston Chapter in May , 1893 , and was installed in the First Principal ' s chair in May last . His fine , manly presence ,

vigorous and cheerful temperament , and kind disposition will long be remembered by the members of his lodge and chapter , who were proud of him , and very sincerely mourn his premature death . The Upper Norwood Athenieum Society , of which he was a former vice-president , sent a wreath , and many members , including Mr . J . Downes , the secretary , and Bro C . Wheeler , the treasurer , were present at the funeral . As the cortege passed the Norwood Constitutional Club the blinds were drawn , and the large Union Jack was hoisted half-mast high as a mark of respect to the deceased .

BRO . G . P . FESTA , P . M ., P . Z . We regret to announce the death , on the Sth instant , of Bro . Giovanni Paolo Festa , who was a P . M . of the Montagu Guest Lodge , No . 1900 , P . Z . of the chapter attached to it , and in the Mark Degree P . M . of the Thistle Lodge , No . 8 ; and Past A . G . D . C . of Grand Lodge . Bro . Festa had done good service for our Charitable Institutions , was a Vice-Patron of the Boys' School , and Vice-President ot the Girls' and Benevolent Institutions , and had served as Steward at some 14 or 15 of their . Festivals .

BRO . ROBERT ROBERTS , P . M ., P . P . G . D . N . WALES . On Saturday , the ist instant , the funeral took place at Bangor of Bro . Robert Roberts , the ex-postmaster of Bangor , the interment being at the Glanadda Cemetery . The deceased , who was a P . M . of the St . David ' s Lodge , No . 384 , and also a P . P . J . G . D ., was accorded Masonic rites at the graveside . The body was first removed from the deceased ' s late residence to the Cathedral . The

principal mourners were Miss Roberts ( daughter ) , Mrs . Jones ( sister ) , Mr . Wm . Roberts , of Liverpool , and Mr . Ellis-Roberts , of Birkenhead ( brothers ) , Dr . Roberts , Bootle ( nephew ) , who were accompanied by several members of their families . The preliminary service in the Cathedral was conducted by the Bishop of Bangor ( the deceased having been for many years a lay clerk in the Cathedral ) . The fate Bro . R . Roberts was the Treasurer ol the St . David's Lodge , No . - ? 8 J ,

and it was in compliance with his special wish that the said lodge decided to attend the funeral , and to arrange and carry through the Masonic part of the sad ceremonial , and , of the brethren present , some 50 or so were members of St . David ' s , the mother lodge of the province . Among those present were , in addition to the members of St . David's , Bros . Walter Jones , W . M . 1113- R . G .

Thomas , P . M ., P . P . G . Supt . of Works ; Sam . Evans , 1488 ; 0 . P . Jones , 1488 ; J . Gregson , 1113 ; j . A . Rodway , 1849 ; G . Williama , " 18 49 ; E . Jones , 1849 ; E . P . Spry , 113 ( 1 ; and many others . The brethren met in the lodge-room , and walked in precession to the Cathedral , where , through the courtesy of the Dean and Chapter , seats were allotted them upder the tower , and they afteryvards proceeded to the cemetery to pay their last

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tribute of respect to their late Treasurer—who had been associated with St . David's for 35 years , in the course of which period he acted for many years as Treasurer . The wreath from his lodge was carried by the Secretary , Bro . Robert Owen , P . M ., P . P . J . G . D ., who has been a member of St . David ' s tor some 34 years . The Masonic ceremony at the j-rraveside was most impressive , Principal Fairchild , P . P . G . Chap ., officiating . The Masonic arrangements were under the snperintendence of Bro . W . P . Mathews , P . M ., P . G . Dir . of Cers ., the

Bible being carried by the W . M . ' s little son . Master Norman Gregory . Through the unavoidable absence from home of Bro . Westlake-Morgan , W . M . 1849 , Cathedral organist , the sub-organist ( Mr . Martin ) presided at the organ , and played the Dead March . The Lord Bishop , preaching at the Cathedral on Sunday morning , made a touching reference to the deceased ; and at the Welsh

service in the evening the Cathedral organist ( Bro . 1 . Westlake-Morgan ) played the Dead March ( Handel ) . Wreaths were sent by the following : Miss Roberts , Mr . and Misses Roberts , Liverpool ; Mrs . H . Pritchard , Portdinorwic ; Mrs , Scotland ; organist and lay clerks of Bangor Cathedral ; the St . David's Lodge , No . 384 ; Mrs . Humphrey Williams and family , Friars-terrace ; Mr . George Williams , Rydal Mount ; and Messrs . W . McKenzie and J . B . Williams , Highstreet .

FUNERAL OF THE LATE BRO . HENRY RUSSELL . The funeral of the late Bro . Henry Russell , the composer of " Cheer , boys cheer , " and other popular songs , took place on Monday at Kensal Green Cemetery . The funeral cortege left the deceased ' s residence , 12 , Howley-place , Maida Vale , shortly after 10 o ' clock , and arrived at the cemetery about half-an-hour later . A short service was held in the cematery church , the Rev . Henry Lloyd Russell ( rector of the Church of Annunciation , Christchurch ) officiating . The

chief mourners included Mr . H . Russell , Mr . L . Ronald Russell , and Mr . C . Russell ( sons ) , and Mr . H . Russell and Mr . Cooper ( grandsons ) , and about 100 people followed the coffin to the grave . The coffin , which was of oak , with brass furniture , was covered with floral tributes , including a pillow of chrysanthemums with the line " England , farewell , farewell for ever , " from " Cheer , Boys , Cheer , " sent by Mrs . Henry Russell , and ahandsome wreath of violets , yvith the inscription " In loving remembrance , from Sir Henry Irving . "

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Knights Templar .

PROVINCIAL PRIORY OF KENT AND SURREY .

The annual meeting of the above Provincial Priory was held at the Masonic Temple , Canterbury , on Monday , the 26 th ult ., under the presidency of the Prov . Sub-Prior , Sir Knight Horatio Ward . The Sub-Prior entered under the arch of steel , and opened the Provincial Priory in full form .

The minutes having been confirmed , and the Prov . Treasurer ' s accounts approved and adopted , The PROV . SUB-PRIOR explained that the Prov . Prior , the Right Hon . the Earl of Onslow , G . C . M . G ., K . C . T ., 8-rc , was unavoidably prevented from attending owing to his duties at the Colonial Office , and had requested him to preside in his place , and retain the office of Prov . Sub-Prior , which he had cemented to do .

The officers for the ensuing year were appointed by the Prov . Prior as under , and the Prov . Sub-Prior invested such of them as were present-Sir Knight Horatio Ward ... ... ... Prov . Sub-Prior . „ Rev . A . Jackson ... ... ... Prov . Prelate and Almoner , ,, Lieut .-Col . F . A . Bowies ... ... Prov . Chan . ,, P . Monson ... ... ... Prov . ist Con .

„ H . M . Biggleston ... ... ... Prov . 2 nd Con . ,, A . H . Bowles ( elected ) ... ... Prov . Treas , ,, Lieut .-Col . Sankey ... ... Prov . Vice-Chan . ' and Reg . „ W . Russell ... „ . ... Prov . Marshal . „ G . Wilks , M . B . ... ... ... Prov . War . of Reg .

,, S . Horsley ... ... ... Prov . Herald . „ J . D . Terson ... ... ,., Prov . ist Std . Br . „ \ V . H . East ... ... ... Prov . and Std . Br . ,, W . Campbell Taylor ... ... Prov . Banner Br . „ H . Metcalf ... ... ... Prov . S . B . „ J . E . Barton ... ... . „ Prov . Cham , and

Capt . of Gd . Frater G . Harrison ... ... ... Prov . Guard . The alms having been collected , a Committee was appointed to go through the bye-laws , and consider suggestions made by Sir Knight A , H . Bowles . The Provincial Priory was then closed . The knights afterwards dined together at the Royal Fountain Hotel , under the presidency of the Prov . Sub-Prior . The toasts usual to loyal and Christian Masonry were duly honoured , and the knights separated .

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STAR CHAPTER , No . 1275 . The weekly convocation was held at the Stirling Castle Hotel , Chucch-stteet , Camberwell , S . E ., on Friday , the 7 th instant . Present : Comps . H . C Turner , M . E . Z . ; Hy . Cornford , H . , * Frank Swinford , J . ; T . Grummant , P . Z ., Preceptor ; Chas . Hy : Stone , P . Z ., S . E . ; J . H . Cureton , P . Z ., S . N . ; Stone , P . S . ; Victor Turner , M . E . Z . ; Isaac Dunn , P . Z . ; T . R . Cass , M . E . Z . ; Wm . Smith , Wm . Beecroft , Wm . Dawson , P . Z . ; and P . H . Garner , M . E . Z . elect .

The minutes of the previous convocation were read and confirmed . The ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed , Comp . W . Smith personating the candidate . Comp . Hy . Cornford , H ., was elected M . E . Z . for to-day ( Friday ) . Comp . Wm . Smith , P . S . 72 , was elected a joining member . " Hearty good wishes " were tendered , and also hearty congratulations to Comp . Wm . Dawson , P . Z ., on his safe return from America , The chapter was then closed .

BRONDESBURY LODGE , No . 26 9 8 . The usual weekly meeting of this lodge was held on Monday , the ioth instant , at the Earl Derby , Kilburn , wh-m there were present Bros . Hardyment , P . M ., Preceptor ; J , Lilley , W . M . ; Palmer , S . W . ; Eves , J . W . ; Horstead , S . D . ; j . Grover , J . D . ; Goodwin , I . G . ; T . Bore , Sec ; J . Campbell , P . M . " " teas . ; Gawthorp , P . M . ; Woods , Golby , G . Coxen , and H . Grover . Bro . G . Davies was a . visitor .

The lodge was opened , and the minutes read and confirmed . The ceremony of passing was rehearsed , Bro , G . Davies acting as candidate . The ceremony of initiation was next rehearsed , Bro . Grover acting as candidate . Bro . Palmer was elected W . M . for the ensuing meeting , and the officers in rotation . The lodge was then closed . ~ u &