Craft Masonry.

Wood . Visitors : Bros . A . Sutclilfe , P . M . a . oS ; William Odcly . P . M . 3 S 7 , Prov . A . G . D . C . ; J . C . Cooper , 1 GS 0 , ICC . ( Allahabid ) ; and Dr . S . Lodge , jun ., 4 S . The lodge having been duly opened and the minutes of the previous meeting read and confirmed , the Auditors' report regarding the Treasurer ' s accounts was presented , and the balance-sheet passed and adopted . A resolution regarding the lodge banner was passed , after which llro . John Morton was elected VV . M . and Bro . Ellis , P . M ., Treas . for the ensuing year ; the election of Tyler was deferred until the next meeting . A joining member was proposed and apnlogies tendered for the absence of a

number of Ihe brethren , after which " Hearty good wishes" were expressed by the visitors , and the lodge was closed . After refreshments , the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured . In responding for "The Visitors , " Bro . O . ldy . P . M . 3 S 7 , Prov . A . G . D . C , while thanking the brethren for the cordial reception the visitors hid received , stated that he occupied a somewhat-peculiar position , inasmuch as he was called upon to respond to a

toast , of which , owing to his unfortunate deafness , he had not heard a single word of the remarks of the proposer ; at the same time , from past experience he could understand . the kindly manner in which the toast had been proposed . Although deaf , his eyesight was remarkably good , and he was pleased with the proceedings in the lodge . Bro . Oddy remarked that he had recently conferred the Third Degree in his own lodge , but had only heard the voice of the candidate in the O . B . during the entire ceremony . Several other toasts followed . Bros . Nicholl , Kinder , Dirrance , Townend , Dr . Lodge , and Last contributed songs , slos , and recitations to the harmony of the evening .

Lodges And Chapter Of Instruction.

Lodges and Chapter of Instruction .

PROSPERITY LODGE , No . 65 . A meeting was held on Wednesday , the 22 nd inst ., at the Weavers' Arms , 17 , London Wall , when there were present Bros . Kinipple , W . M . Spencer , S . W . ; Woodman , I . W . ; Harlow , P . M ., Preceptor ; Jas . Smith , Sec ; Sargent , S . D . ; Knight , j . D . ; Dobbs , I . G . : Greig , P . M . ; Saunion , P . M . ; Hughes , iP . M . ; Butcher , Brcwn , Welch , William , Robeson , Garton , William Baker , Collins , Farr , Lloyd , Wood , Bush , McCarthy , Matland , L . Newman , Gernon , Stevenson , and Brooks .

The lodge was opered in due form and the minutes of the last meeting read and confirmed . The lodge was then opened in the Second Degree , and Bro . Gernon was passed to ihe Degree of F . C . Bro . Matland answered the questions leading to the Thiid Degree , but was 110 / entrusted . Bro . Butcher was a candidate to be raised to the Degree of M . M . The VV . M . opened the lodge and Bro . Butcher was duly raised . Masonic diill having been given , Bros . Gernon , McCarthy , Matland , and Newman were elected joining members , after which the lodge was closed .

LA TOLERANCE LODGE , No . 538 . A meeting was held on Wednesday , the 15 th inst ., at the Frascati Restaurant , Oxlord-strcet , VV ., when there were present Bros . A . Zeppenfeld , VV . M . ; II . Raphael , S . W . ; H . Pinnell , J . W ; J . Paul , P . M ., Preceptor ; G . Hill , P . M ., Treas . ; T . VV . Smale , P . M ., Sec . ; M . Beedle , S . D . ; T . Bowden , J . D . ; R . Hatfield , I . G . ; VV . Proctor , Tyler ; H . Parker , H . Mullins , A . E . Mullins , J . Mason , S . C Cross , A . Butcher , and J . Leather .

The lodge was opened in due form and the minutes of last meeting read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Cross being the candidate . The ceremony of passing was then rehearsed , Bro . Butcher being the candidate . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . The 4 th Section was worked by Bro . Leather . The VV . M . rose for the first time , dues were collected , and Bro . A . E . Mullins , W . M . 1446 , was unanimously elected a joining member . At the second rising Bro . Mullins , S . W . ( Bro . Raphael having retired ) , was elected W . M . for the ensuing week , and appointed his officers in rotation . The lodge was then closed .

WHITTINGTON LODGE , No . SG _\ The usual weekly meeting of this loilge was held at the Red Lion , Poppin's Court , Fleet-street , on Wednesday , the 15 th inst ., when the following brethren were present : Bros . Kemp , VV . M . ; Clarkson , S . W .: Kobelt , J . W . ; Pairncefort , Preceptor ; Berry , S . D . ; Pate , J . D . ; Day , I . G . ; Tilt , Sec . ; Collins , and Hurtley .

The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of last meeting confirmed . 1 he lodge was opened in the Second Degree , when Bro . Collins , who acted as a candidate to be raised to the Third IL-grce , was examined and entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising rehearsed , the VV . M . giving-the traditional history . The lodge was closed down , and all Masonic business being ended , the lodge was closed .

BLACKI 1 EATH LODGE , No . 1320 . 'Ihe weekly meeting of the above lodge was held at the Stilling Castle Hotel , Church-street , Camberwell , on Monday , the 2 uth inst ., when there were present Bros . Ballard , VV . M . ; Trotter , S . W . ; II . Potter , J . W . ; VV . Dawson , P . M ., Preceptor ; C . II . Stone , P . M ., Sec ; Robinson , S . D . ; Gulliford , J . D . ; Brambleby , I . G . ; Smith , Baker , R . J . Richards , Loader , Snodgrass , Stafford , Shelley , Hardman , Cornford , Lord , Ij . Reed , Sobel , King , Wearc , sen ., Rice , Asst . Sec ; Plant , and Hurley . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read

and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and Bro . Sobel having answered the usual questions , was entrusted and retired . 'The lodge wasopsned in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising rehearsed . The ceremony of installation was rehearsed by llro . Ballard , and Bro . E . Rice , VV . M . elect 1320 , being installed , invested his officers . Ihe addresses were ably rendered by Bro . Ballard . Bro . Trotter , S . W ., was elected VV . M . for the first Monday in October . Hearty congratulations were given to the Preceptor for so successful a gathering and the rapidly-increasing lodge . The lodge was then closed .

ISLINGTON LODGE , No . 1471 . The usual weekly meeting was held on Tuesday , the 21 st instant , at the Cock Tavern , Highbury , when there were present Bros . C . C Rcnaud , W . M . ; VV . Kayley , S . W . ; S . Cload , J . W . ; F . G . Ilardymcnt , acting 1 ' receptor ; CM . Coxon , P . M ., P . P . G . D . Herts , and J . Duncan , P . M ., Sees . ; J . E . Thomas , S . D . ; VV . F . Roberts , J . D . ; A . E . Armfelt , I . G . ; II . R . Bower , J . Bailey , H . | . Collier , F . 11 . Johnson , C Nicole , A . Oldrey , VV . Aldridge , J . R . White , J . H . Thurman , C VV . Rayner , C Smith , V . J . R . Longman , J . T . Hoare , G . Gregory , P . M .: R . p . Upton ,

P . M . ; H . B . Harding , P . M ., C Bor . e , and J . VV . Clarke , P . M . 'Ihe lodge was opened , and the minutes read and confirmed . 'The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , llro . flower being Ihe candidate . The ancient charge was given . The ledge having been opened in the Second Degree , the ceremony of passing was rehearsed , Bio . Bailey being the candidate . The questions were put and arswered , and the lodge opened in the Third Degree . Bros . H . J . Collier and VV . Aldridge were elected members of the lodge . Bro . Kaplcy was elected VV . M . for the ensuing week , and appointed the ollicers in rotation . ' 1 he lodge was then closed .

IJL'OH OWEN LODGE , Ne . 251 , 3 . The Uaual wtthly meeting wa :, Utld at the Fn . scati Restaurant , Oxfuid-sttttt , on Friday , the 17 th instant , when the following were present : Bros . Webster , W . M . ; Marks , S . W . ; Ramshultum , J . W . ; Harnett , S . U . ; Rev . Greenwood , J . D . ; Roberts , I . G . ; Holland , P . M ., Preceptor ; Kobelt , acting Sec ; Ridgway . and Willis .

'Ihe lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Ridgway acting as the candidate , llro . Kobelt , acting as candidate to be passed to the Second Degree , was examined and entrusted . The lodge was cpened in the Second Degree and the ceremony of passing was rehearsed . 1 he VV . M . closed the lodge in the Secund Degree . Bro . Marks having been unanimously elected to occupy the chair at the next meeting when all Masonic butiness being ended the lodge was closed .

Lodges And Chapter Of Instruction.

STAR CHAPTER , No . 1275 . A meeting was held al the Stirling Castle Hotel , Church-slteet , Camberwell , S . E ., on Friday , the 17 th inst . Present : Comps . C Plant , M . E . / .. ; S . J . Derharn , H . ; Hy . Hardman , J . ; Win . Dawson , acting Preceptor , C H . Stone , P . Z ., S . E . ; Cureton , P . Z ., S . N . ; Hy . Comford , P . S . ; Snelling , Jas . Hill , Montgomery , Lightfoot Wm . Wills , Drinkwater , Eckersall , West , and Sobel ..

The chapter was regularly opened by the Principals and Past Principals . The minutes of the previous weekly convocation were read arid confirmed . The ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed , Comp . Montgomery personating the candidate . The chapter was placed at the disposal of the M . E . Z . of the Rose Chapter , on the 24 th instant , and the M . E . Z . of the Sterndile Bennett Chapter , on Friday , the ist prox . After " Hearty good wishes " the chapter was closed .

Board Of Benevolence.

BOARD OF BENEVOLENCE .

The monthly meeting of the Board of Benevolence was held on Wednesday evening , at Freemasons' Hall . Bro . f . H . Matthews , President of the Board , occupied the President ' s chair ; Bro . D . D . Mercer , Senior Vice-President , and Bro . C . A . Cottebrune , Junior Vice-President . took their usual places ; Bros . E . Letchworth , G . Sec . ; W . Dodd , G . S . Recknell , and H . Sadler , represented the Grand Secretary ' s department . The other members present were Bros . George

B . Chapman , Robert Case , George R . Langley , Henry Garrod , W . Fisher , George Everett , George Graveley , E . C . Mulvey , T . H . Goldschmidt , William Vincent Robert A . Gowan , Walter Martin , James Bunker , O . Limare , J . Harrison , T . J . Mercer , C . H . Webb , H . W . Wybourn , Baron D . Barnett , Arthur Williams , Thomas Whitford , F . J . Eedle , Thomas Rendall , Charles John Combs , Edmund Freeman , C . Puhnan , W . H . Dailemore , James W . Cain , John Hills , N . Goodchild , C . Doresay . and H . Massey .

The Board first confirmed recommendations to the Grand Master made al last monthly meeting that grants should be made to the amount of £ 395 . There were 26 cases on the new list , weich were qualified through lodges in the London district , and at Calcutta , Holrr . firth , Hull , Minehead , Hong Kong , Gloucester , Rainham , Birmingham , Kidderminster , Preston , Liverpool , Enfield , Stonehouse ,

Bristol , Balsall Heath , Hatfield , and Rochdale . Out of these cases six were deferred , the requirements of the Board not having been complied with . The remainder were relieved with a total sum of , £ 685 . One recommendation was made to Grand Lodge for . £ 200 , and two cases were recommended for £ 50 each . To the Grand Master two cases were recommended for ^ 40 each , and five for , £ 30 each . The remaining cases were granted . £ 15 , . £ 10 , and £ 5 each .

Obituary.

Obituary .

BRO . JAMES S . NAISH , P . M . 1833 . On Monday , the 13 th inst ., the funeral of the late Bro . James Smith Naish took p lace amidst many manifestations of mourning and regret . The bod y had been previously removed to the residence of deceased's father , Glengariff , Wellington Park , Chiton , and the funeral took place from there , the first portion of the service , which was quite plain , being held at St . Saviour ' s Church , Redland , where

the Rev . J . W . Firth , curate , conducted the service and also the closing portions at Arno's Vale Cemetery , where deceased was interred . The body was enclosed in an inner shell of elm , with outer coffin of oak , which bore the inscription — " James Smith Naish , died 16 th September , 1897 , aged 39 years . " The coffin , which was covered with lovely floral tokens of admiration and affection , was conveyed in an open funeral car , and there were seven mourning coaches , the

following being the mourners : First carriage : Mr . Henry Naish ( father ) , Mrs . J . S . Naish ( widow ) , Miss Ethel Naish and Miss Naish ( sisters . ) Second carriage : Miss F . Naish , Miss M . Naish ( daughters ) , Mr . H . VV . Naish ( brother ) , Mrs . H . W . Naish ( sister-in-law ) , and Mr . G . Naish ( brother . ) Third carriage : Mr . J . Phelps , Mr . G . Phelps , Mr . W . Phelps , and Mr . D . Beak . Fourth carriage : Mrs . Rogers , Mr . Pearce , Mr . Overbury , and Mr . H . Scull . Fifth carriage : Mr . A .

Lewis , Mr . Hennessey , Mr . Murphy , and Mr . Calcott . Sixth carriage : Mr . Clancy , Mr . Dix , and Mr . Rawle . Seventh carriage : Mr . Fielding , Mr . Griffin , Mr . Sellick , and Mr . Gaule . Amongst those in the church were Councillors Swaish and Elkins , as representing the St . Philip and Jacob South Ward of the Bristol Town Council , for which deceased was the third and junior member . Enroute to the cemetery and at Arno ' s Vale there were others , including the

emp loyes of the deceased , as well as brethren of the Craft , who assembled to pay their last respects . Bro . Naish was W . M . of the St . Keyna Lodge , No . 1833 , in the year iSyo , and was P . Prov . G . Std . Br . in the Province of Somerset . He was held in hig h esteem for his sterling work in the Craft , and was much respected by his brethren and friends . His early decease is a matter of sincere regret . Oar sympathy is tendered to his widow and relatives .

BRO . WILLIAM PAAS , P . M . 28 . Very general regret will be felt at the announcement of the death , on the i ( jth instant , of Bro . William Paas , aged 71 years . For some time past , failing health had rendered it impossible for Bro . Paas to take an active part in Masonry ; but in his day he had done good service . lie was a P . M . and P . Z . of the Old King ' s Anns Lodge and Chapter , No . jS , and had been a very strenuous supported of our institutions .

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