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ortant idea of Royal Arch Masonry , by the manner he had P ducted his duties in the ceremonies . In Comp . Geo . " Reynolds , J ., they had one whom they all loved , and one horn they hoped would continue in the good working of Snse who had preceded him . Comp- R- F - . Potter , M . E Z ., thanked the companions t , advancing him a step in office . He had endeavoured 10 j t ii j it i

' ,. .. y „ « yv ~ u —* . ~ e u : « -u :. * ... ___ . u .-; do his duty to the best of his ability , and although he Ld not perhaps , risen to the eminence of those who had preceded him , yet whatever he had been capable of he had jLne . As long as he presided , if there were any exaltees , the work would be continued on the excellent old lines for which that chapter was famous . The working might be onualled but he did not think it could be excelled by any

chap ter in the province . Comps . A . Blenkarn , H ., and George Reynolds , J ., also re sponded . " The Visitors " was next given and acknowledged by Corap . Scott Young , P . P . G . D . C . Lane , after which "The P . Z . 's" and "The Officers" were honoured , and a p leasant evening terminated with the Janitor's toast . Comp . Thrussell presided at the piano in a most efficient manner . TONBRIDGE WELLS .

Holmesdale Chapter ( No . 874 ) . —A wellattended convocation of this chapter was held at the Pump Room on Tuesday , the Gth instant . Comp . Tom Ryder , M . E . Z ., presided , supported by Comps . R . Stevenson , H ., and J . Abrey , J . Amongst those present were Comps . D . fnrnfoot , P . Z . ; W . B . Hughes , P . Z . ; I . S . Fletcher ,

S . E . i J * Willmot , S . N . ; R . Martin , P . S . ; Wellesley T . Hammond , A . P . S . ; A . H . Tester , S . ; G . Grover , A . S . ; G . Glanville , R . J . Langley , M . Edwardes , and others . . The minutes of last convocation were read and confirmed , and other business transacted , including the presentation of a very handsome jewel to Comp . D . Cornfoot , the outgoing

M . E . Z ., who had been abroad and unable to attend before . The Al . E . Z ., in making the presentation , alluded to the excellent way in which Comp . Cornfoot had carried out the duties of his office whilst in the chair , and the laudable example he had set to those who had to succeed him . Comp . Cornfoot , in accepting the jewel , said it would give him very great pleasure to wear it on all fit occasions ,

and especially because it would remind him of the many pleasant hours Jie had spent in the Holmesdale Chapter . He considered it a great honour to receive such a present from the chapter , which he hoped would continue to prosper and its members increase in the same ratio as the last few years . The M . E . Z . then announced that Comp . Tester had very kindly presented to the chapter two Steward's

collars , one of which he had great pleasure in placing over his own ( Dr . Tester ' s ) shoulders and the other Comp . Grover ' s as Steward and Assistant Steward respectively . The ballot for Bro . Daniel Hoadley , of the Pantiles Lodge , proposed by the Al . E . Z ., and seconded by the S . E ., was next proceeded with , and being unanimously approved , the exaltation was at once proceeded with by the Al . E . Z . and

his officers , the working being such as to call forth the approbation of all present . The work was done reverentially and effectively , every officer being thoroughly well up , the several charges being particularly good . Afterwards the companions adjourned to the Swan Hotel for the usual refreshments , being joined by Comp . C .

braham , Treas ., who , in the course of the after proceedings , reported that the finances of the chapter were in a very satisfactory state . "The Health of thc Exaltee" was most cordially drank , and the M . E . Z . announced that in all probability there would be an emergency meeting in November to ballot for two or three exaltees , including Bro . A . G . Boscawen , the popular member for the Division .

Mark Masonry.

Mark Masonry .

Panmure Lodge ( No . 139 ) . —The Installation Meeting of this lodge took place at Alark Alasons' Hall , Great Queen-street , on Monday , the 5 th inst ., when Bro . George Gregory , P . P . G . D ., was installed as W . M . The members present included Bros . T . C . Edmonds , W . M . ; George Gregory , S . W ., W . M . elect ; C . Lee , . I ' . W . ; J . Carter , M . O . ; F . R . Bolton , S . O . ; A . L

oignold , J . O . ; C Pulman , P . M ., Sec ; A . W . Tuck , R . M . ; S . Underwood , S . D . ; P . A . Hose , j . D . ; J . F . launders , D . C ; Scott Young , Org . ; T . C Butterworth , I . G ., Steward ; W . Vincent , P . AL ; G . H . Phillips , P . AL ; J . Ives , H . Slyman , II . B . Bobinson , and ti . Bishop . Visitors : Bros . C . Trotter , R . Voisey , P . M . 22 ; E . ? . ' " ** P . AL , P . G ., Steward ; Thompson , Singapore ; and •"• VV . Lee .

Lodge was opened , the minutes confirmed , and the Auditors' Report adopted . Bro . W . Vincent , P . AL , then W v ?*** t * Ie cha'r and 'nsta ,, ed Bro * George Gregory as W . M ,, and also conferred the degree of Installed Alaster upon Bro . Thompson , the W . AL elect of a lodge in Singa-Rare * The following officers were appointed and invested : "ros . Lee , S . W . ; Carter , I . W . ; Bolton , Al . O . ; Bignold , M . T

^• 0- ; . Tuck , J . O . ; Vincent , Treas . ; Pulman , f / =. J Underwood , R . of Al . ; Hose , S . D . ; Saunders , J *! - * . J Butterworth , D . C ; Scott Young , Org . ; Schartau , '• U : Jones , Stwd . ; and Alills , Tyler . Bro . VV . H . E . VV \? ' ? OS 7 > was advanced to the Degree of M . M . by the V . AI ln an a ( j | e manner > A past Master ' s jewel was presented to Bro . T . C . Edmonds , I . P . M ., in recognition of ¦ *

*> valuable services , and a hearty vote of thanks was Matte Br Vincent P M for actin *? as '" stalling Hr ! n ge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to the P'ovidM Res taurant where a substantial banquet was he usual toasts afterwards received hearty recognition .

11 * 1 n ulman > P . M ., acknowledged "The Grand Oflicers , " simii ros * Phillips , P . P . G . J . O ., and Trotter acted in a "™ ar capacity in behalf of "The Prov . Grand Officers . " H £ IM 1 ; * Edmonds , LP . AL , then proposed "The year ! ° f thc W M " He said he *¦"'< - * thought a few sew ?¦?? ' wllen , le recommended Bro . Gregory to go into *" -ra | Degrees , that h « iimnlH nil hi-: IncfallaHnn as W . M .

loj ' ™ ' > ° < -Ke be a P . P . G . Ollicer and a P . G . Officer . The in th ? fecl '' S * rcat honour to have such a brother earner ' ' . ' lley knew the W M well , and knew the they Cn u an '" w ' ' ' ne I *""! discharged his duties , and of tL n "" srefore rely on him to keep up the reputation 016 Panmure Lodge .

Mark Masonry.

Bro . Geo . Gregory , W . AL , said he was much obliged to the I . P . M . for the manner in which he had introduced the toast , and the brethren for the reception of it . He considered it a very great honour to find himself in the chair of his mother lodge . During the time he had been in the Mark Degree he had taken a great interest in it , and had endeavoured to perform the duties of every office to the best of his ability , and judging from the kind reception

given him , he felt somewhat that he had succeeded . He should continue on those lines , and hoped at the end of his year the members would be able to receive the toast of the I . P . M . with the same enthusiasm . There was a toast he thought should be presented next , which was the health of the distinguished brother who was away from his own lodge in Singapore—Bro . Thompson—and who had been installed in the chair that evening . He congratulated Bro . Thompson

on attaining the chair of his own lodge , although at a distance . Bro . Thompson said he had experienced nothing but the greatest hospitality during his visit to England . Without their kindness _ that evening he should have gone back as W . M . elect , without anyone to install him on his arrival . That kindness had impressed him , and the remembrance would be lasting , for he should never forget his installation .

He would call an early meeting of his lodge on his return to Singapore in November , and would take good care it was placed on the minutes , so that there would be a record of the kindness shown to that lodge so far distant . Bro . T . C . Edmonds , LP . M ., replied for "The Past Masters , " and said he considered it a great honour to be a Past "Master of that lodge . He was deeply indebted to

the Secretary for many courtesies during the past year and a vast amount of advice . His thanks were also due to the officers for the assistance they had rendered . " The Advancee " having been honoured , Bros . E . Storr and Voisey responded for " The Visitors . " After " The Officers , " the Tyler ' s toast concluded a very pleasant and enjoyable meeting .

BIRMINGHAM . Charity Lodge ( No . 430 ) . —This lodge held its first meeting under the presidency of the new W . M ., Bro . Thomas Rowbotham , at the Alasonic Hall , Newstreet , on Wednesday , the 7 th inst . The W . AL signalised his entering into the chair by proposing in very felicitous terms that the lodge should pass a resolution congratulating the Pro Grand Alaster the Alost Noble , the Alarquess of

Hertford , who is the lirst and only honorary Past Alaster of this lodge , upon the near attainment of the majority of his eldest son the Earl of Yarmouth . The proposition , which has been entered upon the minutes of the lodge , and will be transmitted to the Most Noble brother in a suitable form , was as follows : " That the lodge offers its respectful congratulations to the Pro Grand Alaster , the Alost Noble the Alarquess of Hertford , Honorary Past Master of

the lodge upon the attainment of the majority of his eldest son , the Right Honourable the Earl of Yarmouth , and desires to express to the Noble Alarquess and to the Noble Earl the sincerest and fraternal wishes of the brethren for their future health and happiness . " This resolution was cordially seconded by Bro . Sir James Sawyer , Al . O ., and supported by Bros . Edward Mallard , P . M . ; the Rev . W . H . Poulton , Chaplain ; Tom Houghton , S . W . ; Walter

Waters , J . W . ; and several other officers and brethren of the lodge . Sir James Sawyer testified in eulogistic terms to the happy connection of the Alost Noble Alarquess with the Lodge of Charity , and to thc condescension , brotherly love , and affability always displayed by him , not only to the brethren of the lodge , but to everyone of the brethren in Warwickshire . He also expressed a hope that

the Honourable Earl would see fit some time to walk in the footsteps Alasonically of his father . These sentiments were echoed again and again throughout the lodge . It was afterwards suggested that the resolution should be left in the hands of the W . M . and Bro . Sir James Sawyer , to be transmitted to the Noble Alarquess in a suitable form .

Lodges And Chapters Of Instruction.

Lodges and Chapters of Instruction .

CLARENCE LODGE ( No . 263 ) . —The usual weekly meeting was held on Thursday , the Sth inst ., at IA , Fitzroy-square , when the following brethren were present Bros . F . Crohn , VV . M . ; H . H . Nuding , S . W . ; T . A . Sandeman , J . W . ; W . Baker , Sec ; W . H . Kirby , Preceptor ; J . Hart , S . D . ; Al . B . Evans , J . D . ; Jas . Corp , LG . ; J . J . Dixon , H . Imray , A . F . Harris , A . A . Swan , D . D . West , H . Sadler , and W . VV . Taylor .

The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read , confirmed , and signed . The ballot was taken for Bros . A . A . Swan and H . Imray ( No . 3 ) , and , proving unanimous in their favour as joining members , they were cordially welcomed . Bro . J . J . Dixon having volunteered to act as candidate ,

he was entrusted , and retired . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing ably rehearsed by Bro . Crohn , W . AI . The explanation of the tracing board was rendered by Bro . H . H . Nuding , S . W . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree . Bro . T . A . Sandeman worked the ist section of the third lecture .

On the lodge being resumed in the rirst Degree , Bro . W . H . Kirby , having previously given notice of the motion , proposed formally that for the future the meetings of this lodge be held on Tuesday evenings at 7 . 30 , instead of Thursdays as heretofore , on the grounds that investigation had shown Thursday to be an evening frequently

inconvenient to many of the most regular attendants , while Tuesday presented no such difficulties . Bro . H . H . Nuding seconded the proposition , which was carried unanimously . Bro . H . H . Nuding was elected Alaster for the ensuing meeting ; he appointed his officers , and announced that the work would be the third ceremony and the Gth section of the first lecture . The lodge was closed in due form .

RANELAGH LODGE ( No . 834 ) . —A meeting was held on Friday , theijth inst ., at the Six Bells Hotel , Queenstreet , Hammersmith , when there were present Bros . A . Williams , P . AL W . AL ; F . Craggs , P . AL , S . W . ; C . Stafford , J . VV . ; D . S . Long , P . M ., Sec . ; R . Reid , S . D . ; J . Banks , J . D . ; and G . Coat , I . G . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting read and confirmed . The

Lodges And Chapters Of Instruction.

ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Reid acting as candidate . Thc ist , 2 nd , and 3 rd sections of the lecture were worked by the brethren , under the direction of the W . M . Thc W . M . having risen , the S . VV . was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing meeting . The lodge was then closed .

BLACKHEATH LODGE ( No . 1320 ) . —The usual weekly meeting was held at the Milkwood Tavern , Milkwood-road , Loughborough Junction , on Monday , the 12 th inst ., when there were present Bros . Bate , W . M . ; Rice , S . W . ; Cass , J . W . ; F . Hilton , Preceptor ; T . R . Cass , Treas . ; C H . Stone , Sec ; Niblett , S . D . ; Lord , J . D . ; Chabot , LG . ; H . G . Martin , Pullen

Porter , 1 urner , W . Price , Reilly , Dr . Raw , Hill , Underwood , and Dawson . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of passing was rehearsed . Bro . Turner answered the usual questions , was entrusted , and retired . He was afterwards admitted and passed to Degree of F . C .

The lodge was called off and on . The ist Section of the Lecture was worked by Bro . Hilton , P . AL , assisted by Bro . Cass . J . VV . The 2 nd Section was worked by Bro . Hilton , P . M ., assisted by Bro . W . Dawson . The 3 rd Section was worked by Bro . Hilton , P . M ., assisted by Bro . Stone , Sec . The lodge was regularly closed to the

ist Degree . Bro . E . A . Rice , S . VV ., was elected W . AL for the next meeting . A hearty vote of thanks was accorded to Bro . Bate , VV . AI ., for so ably performing the duties for the first time . Also the best thanks were tendered to Bro . Cass , J . W ., for his great kindness in presenting the lodge with a beautiful set of gavels . All Masonic business being ended the lodge was closed .

ISLINGTON LODGE ( No . 1471 ) . —The usual weekly meetng was held on Tuesday , the 13 th instant , at the Cock Tavern , Highbury , when there were present Bros . R . Loomes , VV . M . ; H . B . Harding , S . W . ; Alilton Smith , J . W . ; J . Duncan , acting Preceptor ; C M . Coxon , Sec . ; J . W . Clarke , S . D . ; R . XV . Nicole , J . D . ; J . Amand , I . G . ; C . T . Barlow , A . Oliver , and E . G . Young . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes

of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was then rehearsed , Bro . Barlow being the candidate . Bro . Young answered the questions leading to the Second Degree . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed , Bro . Young being the candidate . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and closed in the Third and Second Degrees . Bro . Harding was elected W . AL for the ensuing week , and appointed the officers in rotation . The lodge was then closed .

CHISWICK LODGE ( No . 2012 ) . —A meeting was held on Saturday , the ioth inst ., at the Windsor Castle Hotel , King-street , Hammersmith , W ., when there were present Bros . Craggs , P . AL , W . M . ; J . Davies , P . M ., S . W . ; Tucker ,. J . W . ; A . Williams , P . M ., Preceptor ; J . Sims , P . M ., Deputy Preceptor ; Al . Spiegel , P . M ., Sec ; Cummings , P . AL , S . D . ; Reid , J . D . ; Cochrane , P . AL ;

Brown , P Al . ; Hide , Fox , and Bone . The lodge was duly opened , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Hide having offered himself as a candidate for passing , he was examined and entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed . The ist Section of this Lecture was worked by the

Preceptor , assisted by the brethren . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree , and the 2 nd Section of this Lecture was worked by Bro . J . Davies , P . M . The W . AL rose for the first and second times , and Rro . ] . Davies , P . M ., was elected W . AL for the next meeting , when the installation ceremony will be rehearsed . The VV . M . rose for the third time , and the lodge was closed .

STAR CHAPTER ( No . 1275 ) . —The usual weekly meeting was held at the Stirling Castle Hotel , Church-street , Camberwell , on Friday , the yth inst ., when there were present Comps . G . L . Aloore , Al . E . Z . ; J . Hill , H . ; Braik , J . ; R . J . Voisey , P . Z ., Treas . ; F . Hilton , P . Z ., Preceptor ; C . fi . Stone , S . E . ; W . Dawson , S . N . ; Scott Young , P . S . ; T . Grummant , G . F . Smith , H . G . Alartin , Newland , Jas . Addington , G . C . Pike , T . R . Cass , R . J . Wishart , and Phillips .

The chapter having been opened , the minutes of two previous meetings were read and confirmed . The ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed , Comp . Addington personating the candidate . The Al . E . Z . rose for the first time , when Comps . R . J . Wishart , 407 , D . G . S . N . Alalta , and Pike , 1622 , were elected members . Comp . J . Hill was elected Al . E . Z . at the next meeting , when an installation will be rehearsed . After" Hearty good wishes " from the District of Malta by Comp . Wishart , the chapter was closed .

Bro. Lane's Centenary Medals.

BRO . LANE'S CENTENARY MEDALS .

" There has recently been published by George Kenning , of London , a very valuable little work b y Wor . John Lane , which describes the special centenary medals worn by those lodges which have secured the necessary permission before the passage of a law adopting a uniform pattern for such jewels

The volume is illustrated by a frontispiece , in colour , showing the ordinary , or regulation , centenary jewel , and by 12 lithographic plates , showing 48 of the special medals or jewels . Mr . Hughan gives in his Introduction a very interesting account of the difficulties which attended the preparation of Mr . Lane ' s volume , which , like all his work , is very carefully and thoroughly done .

To this handsome little book ( a . large i 2 mo ., of 128 pages , besides the plates ) I am indebted for the additional descriptions now given . The historical sketches of these old English lodges are most interesting , their only fault being they are too brief ; but they are sufficiently full to show the title of the various lodges to

their jewels . The history is so attractive as to make us wish for more . I am indebted to Mr . Hughan for a copy of this work , as well as for many other similar favours , in preparing my notes on English Masonic Medals . "— "American journal of Numismatics , " edited by Bro . W . T . R . Marvin , M . A ., of Boston , U . S . A .