Royal Arch.

Royal Arch .

Alfred Chapter , No . 306 . There was a fairly numerous attendance of companions of the above chapter and visitors at the Masonic Hall , Great George-street , Leeds , on Friday evening , the 12 th inst ., on the occasion of the annual installation of Principals and investiture ol officers of the chapter . The ceremony was most impressively performed by Comp . C . L . Mason , P . Z ., P . P . G . W ., and P . P . G . H ., who inducted Comp . Tom Batt into the chair of M . E . Z . ; Comp . W . Blackburn into that of H . ; and Comp . A . Redmayne into that of

J . lhe other officers invested were Comps . J . A . Compston , S . E . ; C . H . Wilson , S . N . ; J . Threppleton , P . Z ., P . P . G . Std . Br ., Treas . ; J . B . Jowett , P . S . ; J . A . Boorman , ist A . S . ; G . Darley , 2 nd A . S . j J . H . Barrowclough , Stwd . ; and J . II . Newton , Janitor . Among those present were Comps . W . E . Ellisdon , P . Z ., P . P . G . Std . Br . ; Gosirell , H . 109 G ; J . R . Barton , H . 12 S ; C . Scriven , I . 2 oGgj W . Lowers , P . Z . ; J . T . Brigg , J . 2 S 9 ; J . T . Towers , P . S . E . ; G . T . Wrigrit , R . A . Blackburn ,

R . H . Blackburn , E . Smith , and others . During the course of the proceedings a hearty vote of thanks was accorded to Comp . C L . Mason for the admirable manner in which he had carried out the ceremony , and " Hearty good wishes" and congratulations were given to the Three Principals on their installation by the visitors and the whole of the companions present . During the past few months a number of brethren have joined the chapter , which has entered upon a new era ot prosperity .

After the chapter had been closed , the companions sat down to an excellent banquet , when the usual toasts were duly honoured and an enjoyable evening was spent .

Era Chapter , No . 1423 . This chapter held a wonderfully successful meeting on Saturday , the 13 th inst ., at ( he Albany Hotel , Twickenham , when the M . E . Z ., Comp . F . W . Robinson , P . G . Reg ., exalted no less than 10 brethren into Royal Arch Masonry . This is certainly a record for the Era Chapter , and we think for the Province of Middlesex also . The brethren who were exalted were Bros . Alexander Maistall , M . Henry , C . R . B . Maltby , Gaorge Riley , Capt . Alfred Haine , G . C N . Hagborg , John Eberstein , James Gemmel , Thomas

O . Wydell , Ernest Westman , and in addition to the exaltees the chapter was reinforced by a companion in Comp . Bertrand Grant , 1021 . This Saturday , " red letter day , " places the Era Chapter at the head of the Middlesex chapters , and , undoubtedly , it now ranks as the most numerous in the province . Comp . Robinson was very ably assisted by Comps . Richard Poore , P . Z ., P . P . A . G . D . C , as II . ; and H . Higgins , P . Z ., D / - * D c 1 . , r" r > u DUMI : n v J : J _ . ___ . n c i . _ - _*« . ; ' 1 0 1 imi i / uiu tne

. . vj . L .., *» ., auu WIIHIJ . v ., ... L _ p _> , r , _ ,., r . _ j , WUIK in nis wen-Known forcible and able manner . The companions afterwards sat down to a banquet at the Albany Hotel , which mine host provided , at which there was " ne ' er a grumble . " The usual loyal toasts were given and a very enjovable evening was spent . Among the Past Principals present were Comps . Major T . C Walls , J . Thierlay , F , Windgate , C . H . Kohler , F . Fisher , J . Plummer , and a host of visitors .

Sir Charles Bright Chapter , No . 1793 . The installation meeting of this chapter was held at the Clarence Hotel , Teddington , on Wednesday , the ioth instant , when Comp . Austin was installed M . E . Z ., Comp . Hoddinott as H ., and Comp . Larcomb J ., - the two latter being exaltees of the chapter and good workers , were heartily congratulated . Comp . Austin acted as Installing

Principal , and it is needless to say the ceremonies were conducted in a perfect manner , Comp . R . W . Forge , P . Z ., P . G . P . S . Middx ., was re-elected Treasurer . Amongst tbe visitors were Comps . J . T . Briggs , P . G . S . Middx j Ambrose , Treas 975 ; and Hill , P . S . 177 . A case of distress having been brought to the notice of the companions was relieved from the funds , and the chapter closed .

Cryptic Masonry.

Cryptic Masonry .

Grand' Master ' s Council , No . 1 . The election meeting of this council was held at thc Mark Masons' Hall , Great Queen-street , on the 26 th ult . Among those in attendance were Comps . W . A Scurrah , T . I . M . ; J . J . Pakes , D . M . ; G . Graveley , P . T . I . M ., Treas ; Major T . C . Walls , P . P . G . M ., P . T . l . M ., Recorder ; J . N . Frye , B . Stewart , George Briggs , J . H . Hay , H . Higgins , Rev . C . E . Wright , P . G . Chap . j and H . J . Lardner , P . T . l . M . The minutes of the previous meetin ? having been read and confirmed , Como . 1 . I .

Pakes , D . M ., was unanimously elected T . I . M . j Comps . G . Graveley , P . T . l . M ., Treas . j Briggs and Stewart , Auditors j and E . Mills , Outer Sentinel . A vote of thanks was passed and ordered to be entered on the minutes in recognition of the services of Comp . W . A . Scurrah , TJ . M . Among the numerous apologies for nonattendance were communications from Comps . Baron de Ferrieres , P . D . G . M . j R . Loveland Loveland , J . P ., P . D . G . M . j Rev . Dr . W . Lemon , M . A .. G . Powell , P . T . l . M . j Major P . Dunbar , Rev . R . C Fillingham , M . A ., G . Gregory , J . J . Thomas , and VV . M . Stiles .

The council was then closed and the companions dined toTethir at the Holborn Restaurant , under the presidency of the Recorder . The only toastsproposed were "The Queen and the Cryptic Rite , " "The Grand Master , " "The T . I . M ., ' / and " The T . I . St , elect . " Comp . J . J . Pakes , in responding to the last named toast , made a speech of some point and humour . The proceedings terminated at an early hour .

Lodges And Chapter Of Instruction.

Lodges and Chapter of Instruction .

PROSPERITY LODGE , No . 65 . A meeting was held on Wednesday , the 17 th inst ., at the Weavers' Arms , 17 , London Wall , when there were present Bios . S . Spencer , W . M . j William Baker , S . W . j E . Croft Wise , J . W . j D . Harlcw , P . M . G 5 , Preceptor ; J . Greig , S . D . ; Collier , J . D . ; J . Collins , I . G . ; R . Sarson , P . M . 192 j John G . Robeson , F . II . Farr , W . Lloyd , Butcher , Kinipple , and Read . The lodge was opened and the minutes of the last meeting read and confirmed

. The W . M . then rehearsed the ceremony of initiation , Bro . Read being the candidate . The lodge was then opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed , Bro . Robeson being the . candidate . The W . M . resumed the lodge in the First Degree , and Bro . Greig gave the closing addresses of the installation , after which the W . M . rose for the first time , and Bro . Collier was elected a joining member . On

the second rising , Bro . William Baker was Unanimously elected W . M . for the first Wednesday in April , next Wednesday beirg officers' night of the mother lodge , and the following , being the fifth in the month , Preceptor ' s night , when we would strongly recommend all those in search of a Masonic treat , and wishing to see the work done as it pughtto be , to be present . The W . M . again rising , and " Hearty good wishes tendered by the brethren , the lodge was closed .

PERCY LODGE , No . 19 S . This popular North London lodge has been removed from its old quarters in the Southgate-road , Islington , to more convenient ones at Bro . D . J . Wittes , the Farleigh Hotel , Amherst-road , Stoke Newington , where we hope , and do believe , it will retain all its prestige under the able management of its well-known Bros . J . P . Cohen ,

Preceptorj J . A . Powell , Treas . j and H . Stallard , Sec . The weekly meeting was held on Saturday evening , the 13 h inst ., at the usual hour ( 8 p . m . ) , when there were present Bros . W . Hancock , W . M . ; G . Peters , S . W . ; T . Matthews , J . W . j J . P . Cohen , Preceptor ; VV . T . Oakley , S . D . ; D . J . Witte , I . G . , A . VV . Fenner , acting Sec , in the unavoidable absence of Bro . Stallard ; J . Faulkner , J . J acobs , T . Feistel , and others ,

Lodges And Chapter Of Instruction.

Lodge was opened in regular form and the minutes of the previous meeting read and confirmed . Bro . Faulkner having offered himself as a candidate for passing , gave proofs of his proficiency and was entrusted . Lodge was advanced a Degree and the ceremony of passing was rehearsed , Bro . Faulkner acting as candidate . The ceremony of raising being about to be rehearsed , Bro . Faulkner again offered himself as candidate , and , having answered the questions in a very satisfactory manner , was duly entrusted .

Lodge was advanced to the Third Degree and the ceremony of raising rehearsed , including the traditional history , Bro . Faulkner being the candidate . We need hardly say that both ceremonies were rehearsed by Bro . Hancock in a faultless manner , being ably supported by his officers , who each performed his duties in a perfect manner . Lodge was resumed to the First Degree , when Bro . Peters , W . M . 1227 , was elected to preside at the next meeting . Nothing further offering , the lodge was closed .

ISLINGTON LODGE , No . 1471 . The usual weekly meeting was held on Tuesday , the iGth inst ., at the Cock Tavern , Highbury , when there were present : Bros . C . C . Renaud , VV . M . ; C Smith , S . VV . ; C T . Rayner , J . W . ; J . W . Clarke , P . M ., P . G . P . Middx ., Asst . Preceptor ; C M . Coxon , P . M ., P . P . G . D . Herts , and J . Duncan , P . M ., Sees . ; V . J . R . Longman , S . D . ; C . Isler , J . D . j F . II . Johnson , I . G . ; R . Philip Upton , P . M . ; H . J . Kembell , sen ., A . F . Hardyment , II . R . Bower , W . Rapley , S . Cload , I . Petch , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . Herts , Treas . ; G . lexley , and L . Danielsson .

T he Iodge was opened and the minutes read . The ceremony of initiation was then rehearsed , Bro . Cload being the candidate . The W . M . vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Rapley , and the ceremonv of raising was rehearsed , Bro . Bower being the candidate . Bro . Renaud resumed the chair . Bro . C Smith was elected W . M . for the ensuing week , and appointed his officers in rotation . The customary vote of thanks was accorded to the W . M . for his services in the chair for the first time . The lodge was then closed .

STAR CHAPTER , No . 1275 . The usual weekly meeting was held at the Stirling Castle Hotel , Church-street , Camberwell , S . E ., on Friday , the 12 th inst . Present : Comps . G . Benedetti , M . E . Z . j W . Dawson , H . ; Smith , J . ; Thos . Grummant , P . Z ., Treas . ; C . H . Stone , P . Z ., S . E . ; Hurdell , S . N . j Cureton , P . S . j Isaac Dunn , Derham , and J . Longhurst .

The minutes of the last convocation were read and confirmed . The ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed , Comp . Longhurst personating the candidate . Comp . Wm . Dawson was elected M . E . Z . for the next meeting . The chapter was placed at the disposal of the M . E . Z . of the Rose Chapter , on the 26 th inst . A hearty vote of thanks was accorded to Comp . Smith , J ., for his ably performing the ceremony of J . for the first time , and the chapter closed .

Guy's Hospital Re-Endowment Fund.

GUY'S HOSPITAL RE-ENDOWMENT FUND .

The following is a First List of the Lodges and other Jlasonic bo dies that have contributed towards the sum still required to be raised in order to complete the £ 1000 necessary to permanently endow the " Freemason ' s Bed " : — Royal Masonic Institution for Boys ( Committee Dinner Club ) ... ... ^ 220 Lodge No . 2593 ... ... ... ... ... ... 120 The following Lodges have contributed £ 1 is . each : 1 2 4 G 7 8 12 15 23 2 G 27 33 45

5 8 60 G 3 6 9 95 9 G 140 1 G 2 173 176 177 179 180 1 S 1 1 S 3 192 194 197 205 54 S 700 749 7 G 5 7 S 1 857 £ 60 S 79 901 905 917 1159 1259 12 S 7 12 SS 1319 134 S 1364 13 G 6 1397 1420 1425 144 1 1471 1472 1523 1537 1539 155 S 1563 1572 15 S 5 15 S 6 15 S 9 1598 1 G 04 1 G 12 1 G 13 1615 1623 1 G 27 1670 1 G 71 1 GS 7 1 G 94 1707 1744 ' 745 ' 7 6 S lS 53 ' 9 4 l ' fc 2 'O ^ M ' 974 ' 9 ^ 7 2000 2022 204 7 204 S 2094 2150 216 S 21 S 2 220 G 222 S 2242 22 G 4 2271 2272 2291 2312 2361

2395 239 G 2398 24 OS 2426 2469 2470 24 S 9 2500 254 G 2550 2552 25 G 3 2 G 01 2 6 11 Chapter No . 55 ... ... ... ... ... ... £ 1 1 0 Faith and Fidelity Preceptory ( K . T . ) ... ... ... o Per Bro . G . j . Rowe ( No . — ) ... ... ... ... 1 1 o Sir J OSEPH C DIMSDALE 1 ) Joint CHARLHS E . KEYSER j Treasurers .

Obituary.

Obituary .

BRO . REUBEN WARD . It is with sincere regret we record the death of Bro . Reuben Ward , a wellknown , and widely , and highly respected Mason in Cork , which occurred on Tuesday , the 23 rd ult ., at his residence , Fisher-strett , Kinsale . Bro . Ward was initiated into Masonry 37 years ago , in the Lodge of Peace and Harmony , No . 1915 , Dover ( E . C ) , and was a member of many lodges under the English , Irish , and Scottish Constitutions . He twice received the distinguished honour of being

elected Master within a period of 10 years , having held that office in 1886 , and again in 1895 , and was invested with the same apron that was used when he was raised 35 years before in Lodge No . 235 , Dover , with full honours , and the enthusiastic and loving greetings of his brethren . Bro . Ward was one of the original founders of the Kinsale Lodge , No . 234 , and was , during seven years , Secretary , during which time the lodsje flourished both financially and otherwise . He was a most

enthusiastic Mason , never sparing either time or trouble in working for the good of the Craft , and he was frequently heard to say that he looked upon Masonry as next to his religion , and was indefatigable in his efforts to raise funds for the support of the Masonic Charities . The large and respectable procession which followed his remains to his lasting place in St . Multose , testified to the hi gh esteem in which he was held by all creeds and classes .

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