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the toast of his health , proposed briefly , but cordially , by the W . M ., said he need not say anything about the prosperity of the lodge . The first time he visited the lodge was jn a small school-room at Bisley , and now he rejoiced to see they were growing too large for their present quarters . He was sure that not only Masons , but Woking itself , were anxious to see a Public Hall which would be able to accommodate them . So far as Masonry in the f-rovince was

concerned , those who were at the gathering on the preceding Tuesday when the Noel Money Lodge was consecrated would say it was progressing . He congratulated himself most heartily in representing such a noble province as Surrey . At each Festival Surrey was always well to the front in that which had been that night referred to as the raison d'etre oi Masonry . He thanked them heartily , and hoped to be with them on many future occasions .

"The Deputy Prov . G . M ., and the rest of the Prov . Grand Officers . Present and Past , " were next honoured , Bros . Tyler , P . P . G . D ., and Major Collins , P . P . S . G . D ., acknowledging the toast in suitable terms . Bro . C . F . Passmore , I . P . M .. in giving "The Health of the VVorshipful Master , " said he was sure no brother welcomed Bro . Webb into the chair more heartily than he did , or with more mingled feelings . Their Master was

thoroughly popular in that lodge , in the Abbey Lodge , and in fact wherever hewas known . Although this toast needed no words from him , vet they should welcome it in a special manner , as Bro . Webb was the first joining member to reach the chair of the lodge . Bro . James Webb , W . M ., who met with a hearty reception , said he hardly knew how to thank the brethren for their reception of the toast . As the I . P . M . had said he

( the W . M . ) was the first joining member to reach the chair in that lodge , which first met at a small school-room at Bisley , but which was now located in a comfortable hall . It had been the great ambition of his life to be installed W . M ., and he could safely say he wou'd do his best to keep up the prestige of the lodge as in the past . He had so many friends around him that he was almost overwhelmed . Theirs was practically a small lodge , and he hoped to have

plenty of woik during the year . He hoped everything would go on in the most amicable manner during his term o ! office , and that with the assistance of his efficient officers the lodge would be kept up to its present standard of excellence . " The I . P . M . " was next proposed by the W . M ., and Bro . Passmore , I . P . M ., in responding , said that anything he had done in the shape of work he had put his

heart into it , as he felt that , being connected with the Emulation Lodgeof Instruction , meeting there , he ought to show credit to the Preceptor , Bro . Black , to whom all credit was due . Bro . R . Eve , P . G . Treas ., replied for "The Visitors , " and said he regretted he could not attend earlier to witness the installation , which he had been told was rendered in a most efficient manner . He was pleased to find the lodge

increasing in numbers and in influence , and that they were doing good work in Surrey . 1 he Masonic hall in which they met was open at least once a week for Masonic purpurposes all the year round , which showed the amount of work done . He always felt that Masonry was a system of morality with no pretension to religion except in the abstract . They all knew that wherever there was true morality , religion was not far off , and they also knew how

it was exemplified in their lodges . Masonry was founded on the broadest basis . They excluded none , but rec-ived all who were ready to acknowledge their trust in the Great Father of all . Other brethren also responded , after which Bro . J . B . Lancaster , P . M ., Sec , returned thanks for

the toast of his health , and also that of his colleague , the Treasurer . Bro . Littleboy , S . W ., effectively replied for "The Officers , " and the pleasant proceedings terminated . Amongst those who assisted Bro . Passmore , I . P . M ., in tne musical arrangements were Bros . Squire , Whitburn , Eve , Welch , Hoey , and others .

Scotland.

Scotland .

GLASGOW . Chapter St . Andrew ( No . 69 ) . —The annual meeting for election and installation of office-bearers took place in the Chapter Rooms , 48 , Sanchiehall-street , on fuesilay , the pth inst ., Comp . Wm . Munro Denholm , M-1 ' .. Z ., presiding . There was a very large and representative gathering . Comp . George ChristieP . G .

Superin-, tendent of Stirlingshire , was expected to act as Installing Officer , but was prevented by pressing engagements elsewhere ; apologies were also received for the absence of Umps . | . Dalrymple Duncan , Depute Grand Z . ; F . W . ™™ , P . G . Supeiintendent , Lower Ward of Lanarkshire ; ' •J . . W . Crowe , and many others . The balance sheet sutniitted shows the chapter in a nourishing condition , both

numericall y and financially , there having been , during the P'st year , 43 exaltations , and the funds to its credit at the close of t e year standing at close upon £ 120 . Previous to 'ne election the chapter was placed in the hands of Comp . J- * . cN ' aught Campbell , P . Z . 69 , Grand Sc-ibe N ., who I ™ , as Installing Officer . Comp . Wm . Denholm was ' {¦¦" •in duly elected to the office of M . E . Z ., and the remainder , "J --. Vl . UWHiVUIHtVU , „ l , l ., IL .., ailUIIII . II , lliaillUl . l

\»' ik ° "' ' -bearers formally elected as nominated , all wiUwmt oppositim . Alter the installation , visiting Comps t-WoneJ Morton , M . E . Z . 11 S ; W . VV . Newton , M . E . Z . {{ , * W . Johnston , M . E . Z . 87 ; G . C . H . McNa ght , and ™ "i . Phillips , Past Zs . 87 , were admitted to honorary ™*> -bershi p . Comps . Edward Macbean , and James Bal-„/ ' . " rov . Depute Superintendent , and Sciibe E .,

ol Jj , lve ' y > v 'e al * among the visitors . The " business the evening was brought to a close by the First Principal Renting , on behalf of the chapter , a P . Z . ' s jewel to JW- John Mclnnes , M . E . Z . 1 SS 1 and 1 S 83 , in token of dii t u " a PP ' ' eil services , not only to his mother Mel er ' to RoytA ' \ rch Masonry in general . Comp . diar ! t 0 CCUD , ed f « e c ' "' during part of the time that the 1 Pier Was StriKTirlino * with mnnv rliftirnll-Ipe . nH c ! n /**> fhpn

„ than ? indefatigable in his efforts to help bring the Hen t 0 * * llgn staie 0 * ' i " ' ency in which it stands at f 0 r P ? sen ttime . Comp . Mclnnes feelingly returned thanks ' » toii ext P ress i ° of the appreciation of his pleasant best t ^ i """ hc ped he s - " "" 1 , d be loi , K spared to do his little The r " P P eri'y ° f 'he chapter . " ¦ d- ' ni . / . the chapter was closed , and the companions " •fumed to refreshment .

Royal Arch.

Royal Arch .

Royal Jubilee Chapter ( No . 72 ) . —The election meeting of this old chanter was held on Thursday , the 1 ith inst ., at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street . Comp . E . Walker acted as M . E . Z . in the absence of Comp . Turner , Comps . Bates , H „ and Williams , as J . A letter was read from Comp . Hy , Lovegrove . stating that in consequence of another engagement , which detained him until

late in the afternoon of the second Thursday , he could not again undertake the duties of Scribe E ., which he had held formany years , since the death of Comp . J . Nunn . The officers elected were as follows : Comps . Bates , M . E . Z . ; J . Reid , H . ; Williams , P . Z ., J . ; E . VV . Uwcock , Scribe E . j Brydges , S . N . j Lightfoot , P . S . ; and Potter , Janitor .

Jerusalem Chapter ( No . 185 ) . —This chapter held its first regular meeting since the recess at the Freemasons' Tavern , Great Queen-street , on the gth instant . Among those in attendance were Comps . Capt . T . C . Walls , P . Z ., D . G . D . C , M . E . Z . ; Dr . Frye , H . j Cleghome , P . Z ., acting J . ; George Davis , P . Z ., S . E . ; Blankley , P . S . ; Whitthaus , 2 nd A . S . ; E . A . Harris , P . Z . ; Hardy , P . Z . ; and Peacock . Comp . John Barnett , H . 50 ,

was a . The minutes of the previous convocation having been read and confirmed , the S . E . officially reported the death , since the last meeting , of Comp . Francis Smith , I . P . Z ., P . P . G . J . of Cheshire , & c . A resolution of regret was then unanimously passed , and ordered to be entered on the minutes . Communications from Comps . Harfeld , P . Z . ; Nathan Moss , J . P ., P . Z . ; and Jeselroann , J . elect , apologising for non-attendance , were read . The convocation was then closed .

A banquet followed , but in consequence of the recent demise of the l . P . Z . and father of the chapter , the proceedings were shorn of their formality , and music ' ssweet sounds were not heard . Comp . J . Barnett , however , favoured the companions with an excellent speech in response to his health , in which he not only exhaustively touched upon the beauties of the

Royal Arch Degree , but upon the good name for working held by the old Jerusalem Chapter in general , and by many of its Past Principals in particular . During the evening several of the speakers regretted the absence of Comp . Harfeld , whose geniality was admired , and whose services to the chapter as Treasurer for many years could not be too highly praised . The proceedings terminated at an early hour .

Our Portrait Gallery Of Worshipful Masters.

Our Portrait Gallery of Worshipful Masters .

BRO . BENJAMIN BRIDGMAN , whose installation as W . M . of the St . Luke ' s Lodge , No . 144 , is reported in another column , was initiated in that lodge in February , 1 S 85 , and he received his first collar in 1 S 00 . Our brother is an ardent supporter of Masonic entertainments at which ladies can be present . He is an excellent worker of the ritual and the St . Luke ' s Lodge is quite safe in his hands .

Lodges And Chapter Of Instruction.

Lodges and Chapter of Instruction .

ST . LUKE'S LODGE ( Nn . 144 ) . —A meeting was held on Thursday , the nth instanr , at the Victoria Tavern , Gertrude-street , Chelsea . P es > -nt : Urns , Carlstrom , VV . M . ; Ham ,

the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . White being the candidate . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed , Bro . Beauchamp , who had previously answered the usual questions and been entrusted , being the candidate . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising rehearsed ,

Bro . Payers , who had previously answered tlie usual questions , being the candidate . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . The W . M . rose for the firsttime , and dues were collected . The W . M . rose for the second time , and Bro . Ham was unnaimously elected W . M . for the next meeting . The W . M . rose for the third time , and the lodge was closed . LA TOLERANCE LODGE ( No . 53 S ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Wednesday , the 3 rd inst ., at

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the Frascati Restaurant , Oxford-street , W ., when there were present Bros . L . Ososki , W . M . ; G . Hill , S . W . j L . Gunzel , J . W . ; J . Paul , P . M ., Preceptorj J . Thorn , P . M ., Asst . Preceptor ; W . E . Willby , Sec . ; W . Fowles , S . D .: A . Dukes , J . D . ; G . Cizzio , I . G . j J . H . Evenden , P . M . ; T . Smale . P . M . ; G . A . Sturgess , E . Harris , A . Terry , H . C . Parker , E . Dukes , R . Saadlands ,

A . Davis , N . Dukas , and A . Narden . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes were read . The ist Section of the Lecture was worked by Bro . G . Hill , P . M ., and the 2 nd Section by Bro . R . Sandland . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . A . Terry being candidate . The 4 th Section was worked by Bro . Thorn . The W . M . rose for the first time , when Bro .

E . A . Harris was elected a joining member , and the dues were collected . On the W . M . risine for the second time , Bro . G . Hill , P . M ., was elected W . M . for the ensuing week , and appointed his officers in rotation . The W . M . rose for the third time , when a heartv vote of thanks was

passed and recorded to Brn . L Ososki for his exceptionally good working as W . M . for the first time in the lodee . Bro . Ososki happily acknowledged the compliment . The ballot of the Benevolent Association fell to the lot of Bro . T . A . Tidy . All Masonic business being ended , the lodge was closed .

RANELAGH LODGE ( No . 834 ) . —A meeting was held on Friday , the 12 th inst ., at the Six Bells Hotel , Queen-street , Hammersmith , when there were present Bros . Kobert Reid , W . M . ; W . J . Coplestone , P . M ., S . VV . ; H . Scharien , J . W . ; A . Williams , P . M ., Preceptor ; F . Craggs , P . M ., Sec . ; James Banks , S . D . ; W . Hinds , J . D . ; H . Clark , I . G . ; C . Woods , W . Atkinson , and VV . Hide .

The lodge was opened in due form , and tbe minutes of the previous meeting were read andconfirm ; d . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree . Bro . Hide offered himself as a candidate for raising and was duly examined and entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony rehearsed in an exemplary manner , inclusive of the traditional history . Bro . Reid vacated the

chair of W . M . in favour of the Preceptor . The ceremony of passing was rehearsed , Bro . Wood acting as candidate , after due examination . The lodge being resumed to the necessary degrees . The ist Sections of the Lecture was worked by the brethren under ehe guidance of the Preceptor . Bra . Coplestone was duly elected VV . M . for the next meeting , and the lodge was closed .

KENSINGTON LODGE ( No . 1767 ) . —A meeting was held on Tuesday , the 16 th inst , at the Scarsdale Arms Hotel , Edwardes-square , Kensington , when there were present Bros . T . T . Gething , W . M . ; W . B . Neville , W . M . 1767 , S . W . ; J . J . Rumbal , J . W . ; R . H . Williams . P . M ., & c , Deputy Preceptor ; F . Craggs , P . M ., Sec ; VV . Thwaites , S . D . ; VV . G . Lacey , J . D . j J . VV . Facey , I . G . ; E . W .

Denniss , W . M . 210 S ; W . Hillier , W . M . 2090 ; C . Ortner , H . Dallaway , J . H . Neville , R . N . Larter , J . J . Mackay , P . M . ; and R . Hendy . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the Second and Third I legrees and

closed in those Degrees . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . J . H . Neville acting as candidate . A vote of thanks was passed to Bro . Gething for his excellent working as W . M . for the first time in this lodge of instruction . Bro . VV . B . Neville was elected W . M . for the next meeting , and the lodge was cl > sed .

STAR CHAPTER ( No . 1275 ) .- * meeting was held on Friday , the 5 th inst ., at the Stirling Castle Hotel , Churchstreet , Camberwell , S . E ., when there were present : Comps . J . Lightfoot , M . E . Z .-, C . H . Stone , II . ; Walter Martin , | . ; T . Grummant , P . Z ., acting Preceptor ; Stone , S . E . j Barr , S . N . j Cornford , P . S . j Nightingale , Benedetti , Eedle , Telling , Cope , and Addington . The chapter was declared open and the minutes of the

last convocation were read and confirmed . The ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed , Comp . Eedle personating the candidate . Comp . Walter iMartin , J ., was elected M . E . Z . for the next meeting . A vote of condolence was passed with Mrs Martin and family upon the irreparable loss of her husband , Comp . H . G . Martin , the esteemed Past Principal of the Rose Chapter , No . 1522 . Chapter closed in due form .

Obituary.

Obituary .

BRO . H . G . MARTIN . South London bas lost one of its prominent members in the person of Bro . Henry George Martin , who died from broncho-pneumonia at bis residence in Camberwell on Thursday , 4 th inst ., and was buried in the presence of upwards ot 100 mourners at Nunhead cemetery on Wednesday , ioth inst . Bro . Martin was

initiated in the Rose Lodge , No . 1622 , on the 2 nd March , 18 S 4 , and filled the chair of W . M . in 1 S 92 . He was exalted in the Star Chapter , No . 1275 , on the 24 th January , 18 S 8 , and held the office of H . at the time of his death . He was also a founder of the Rose Chapter , No . 1622 , consecrated 24 th March , 1892 , and filled the oflice of M . E . Z . in 1893 . In addition to the three sons

of the deceased , there were among those who paid the last sad tribute of respect : Bros . Mussared , P . M . ; F Williams , P . M . ; F , Hilton , P . M . ; D . Rose , P . M . ; W . Hamlyn , P . M . ; H . Vi-kery , P . M . ; VV . Jeffery , P . M . ; J . H . Pullen , P . M . ; S . J . Derham , P . M . ; D . Channon , P . M . ; W . C . Page , P . M . ; C . T . Fleck , P . M . ; North , P . M . ; Addington , P . M . ; Penney , P . M . ; Zimmerman ,

P . M . ; Stunt , P . M . ; T . Grummant , P . M . ; Eckersall , P . M . ; Benedetti , P . M . ; W . Cowley , P . M . ; J . R . . Smith , P . M . ; Luckhurst , P . M . ; T . Pickett , W . M . 1622 ; T . R . Cass , W . M . 1320-, Cross , Meyer , Parr , Webb , Ballard , Dawson , Preston , Shaw , Frampton , Nellthrop , Thompson , Reap , Plant , Broadway , Hobley , Makeham , Fisher , Warrell , Rhodes , Hexter , Bladon ,

Knuth , Vogl , Knights , and Cornford . Upwards of 30 splendid wreaths were sent by sympathising friends , and the funeral arrangements were ably carried out by Bro . Isaac Dunn , P . M . and Treas . No . 1622 . Our late Bro . Martin was a hearty supporter of Masonic and local charities , and will be sincerely mourned by a large circle of Masonic and other friends .