Royal Arch.

Royal Arch .

Lion and Lamb Chapter , No . 192 . A regular convocation of this chapter was held on Wednesday , the 17 th instant , at Cannon-street Hotel . Present : Comps . T . Cohu , M . E . Z . ; Wrlliam Baker , H . ; 1 . G . Robeson , I . ; D . Ringrose , S . N .: Walter Fisher , P . S . ; S . M . B inker , P . Z ., acting as S . E . ; F . Hughes , P . Z . ; VV . Haynes Dunn , P . Z . ; T . B . Cohu , J . Collins , D . T . Jackson , J . Vaughan Sherrin , G . Wetton , Alfred Carter , J . M . Barclay , John Kent , J . Miller , and G . Couchman , Janitor . The chapter was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last convocation read

and confirmed . The election of officers for the ensuing year was proceeded with , and resulted as follows : Comps . William Baker , M . E . Z . ; John G . Robeson , H . ; F , Hughes , P . Z ., J . ; S . M . Banker , P . Z ., Scribe E . ; D . Ringrose , S . N . ; George Kenning , P . Z ., Treas . ; W . Fisher , P . S . ; C . G . Diamond , nt A . S . ; F . Hamlett , 2 nd A . S . ; Thomas Cohu , P . Z ., D . ot C . ; G . Wetton , Asst . D . of C . ; J . J . Bassett , Stwd . ; and G . Couchman , Janitor . The Audit meeting was arranged for early in December , and in accordance with the new bye-laws , Comp . J . V . Sherrin was elected from the lay members to serve on the Audit Committee .

There being no further business the chapter was closed , and the companions dined together under the presidency of their genial and beloved M . E . Z ., Comp . Cohu .

Willesden Chapter , No . 24 S 9 . INSTALLATION OF COMP . C . J . MARRIAN . The installation meeting of this chapter was held at Freemasons' Hall , W . C ., on Wednesday , the 17 th inst ., when there was a good attendance . The members are to be congratulated upon the prosperous state of the chapter , and particularly upon the excellence of the working . Each of the three installation ceremonies was performed by the companion vacating the chair , and all were conducted in an able and impressive

manner . The members present included Comps . C . Butler , M . E . Z . ; C . J . Marnan , H . ; Stanley Machin , J . ; Frank W . Marrian , S . E . ; C . Stanley Gibbs , S . N . ; J . J . Done , istA . S . ; W . Wellsman , P . Z ., P . D . G . D . C . ; E . R . Bartley Denniss , P . Z . ; Major T . C . Walls , H . Machin , G . R . Bland , and many others . Visitors : Comps . C . T . Ruthven Murray , zSo ; H . D . Blake , S 13 ; Di . D . S . Skinner , P . Z . ; A . G . Neville , 12 ; H . A . Milne , 40 ; F . H . Sumner , 1591 ; H . W . Schartau , J . 2191 ; and W . VV , Lee , P . Z 1524 .

The chapter was opened , the minutes confirmed , and the report of the Permanent Committee adopted . Comps . C . J . Marrian , Stanley Machin , and J . J . Dane were then installed into the chairs of M . E . Z ., H ., and J . respectively . The ocner ollicers for the year are Comps . F . W . Chant Hobrow , Treas . ; F . W . Marrian , S . E . ; C . Stanley Gibbs , S . N . ; H . Machin , P . S . ; E . Ernst , tst A . S . ; J . J . Hanbury , 2 nd A . S . ; H .

G . Marrian , Stwd . ; W . Well-nun , P . D . G . D . C , D . C . ; and I . Whiteway , Janitor . Comp . W . Wellsman , P . D . G . D . C , was heartily congratulated upon his well-deserved promotion to Grand Chapter rank , and made suitable acknowledgments . Notice of motion was given for the removal of the chapter and alteration of dates of meeting , and the chapter was closed . The companions adjourned to a banquet at the Trocadero Restaurant , Piccadilly-circus .

The usual loyal and Masonic toasts followed , interspersed with several humorous songs from Comp . H . W . Schartau . In proposing "The Grand Officers" the M . E . Z . referred to the promotion of Comp . Wellsman to the rank of P . D . G . D . C . since their last installation meeting . They had a well-known Grand Officer present—Major Walls—who was one of the Consecrating Officers , was an honorary member , and had rendered valuable assistance on several occasions .

Comp . Major I " . C . Walls , P . D . G . D . C , in response , alluded to the fact that the most prominent representatives of the army , navy , the medical , legal , and other professions were to be found amongst the ranks of the Grand Officers . He congratulated the chapter upon its marvellous progress , its members , and its harmony . They had that evening had an experience of the admirable working of the Principals , which was very praiseworthy coining from young members in a young chapter . The M . E . Z ., Comp . C . J . Marrian , was one who had done wonders in the cause of Royal Arch Masonry , and the chapter was to be congratulated on having such a zealous worker in the First Principal ' s chair .

Comp . C . Butler , I . P . Z 1 , proposed "The M . E . Z ., " and said that the working would be safe in the hands of Comp . C . J . Marrian , for he was perfect in the rituil , and an enthusiastic Mason . Comp . C J . Marrian , M . E . Z ., replying , said the members must take him on trust for the coming year , for all he could say was that he would do his best . He certainly had endeavoured to learn the ritual in Chapter of Improvement , and perfect himself as far as possible for the duties required of him . Masonry did not , however , consist solely of learning thc beautiful ritual , for there were many other serious duties , and he should endeavour to rarry them out in a way satisfactory to all .

In giving "The II . and J ., the M . E . Z . referred to the excellent work already done in the chapter by Comp . Stanley Machin , . If ., in the other offices , and also by Comp . Done , J . Comp . Stanley Machin , II ., said it would be his endeavour to keep up the high reputation which Willesden possessed in the Masonic world . He could not hope to attain the perfection of the present M . E . Z ., but he hoped to approach it , and deserve the kind remarks they had heard .

Comp . J . J . Done , J ., also expressed his intention of maintaining the reputation of the chapter , this was no easy matter , but whatever a companion's shortcomings he always had the sympathy of the members , and was encouraged to do'his best . "The I . P . Z . " was next proposed by the M . E . Z . He said that Comp . Butler , I . P . Z ., was one whom they delighted to honour , for he was , the first exaltec of the chapter to arrive at the First Piincipal's chair . Comp . Butler took upon himself to perlorm all the work of that chair in exaltation and installation , and did it in a

thoroughly efficient manner . They , therelore , owed him gratitude , which was out poorly manifested by the P . / .. 's jewel which they asked him to accept . Comp . C . Butler , I . P . Z ., thanked them for their kindness and the beautiful jewel presented to him , which he should value as a mark of their affection . His work had been a labour of love , and he was exceedingly sorry to leave the chair . He had a great love for Freemasonry , and it was one of his greatest pleasures to forward the interests of the Willesden Lodge or Chapter .

Comps . Blake and Sumner answered for " The Visitors , " and Comp . Bartley Denniss , P . Z ., for " The P . Zs . " Comp . Frank Marrian , S . E ., replied for " The Ollicers , " after which the Janitor ' s toast brought a very successful and enjoyable gathering to a close .

Instruction.

Instruction .

PROSPERITY LODGE , No . 65 . A meeting was held on Wednesday , thc 24 th inst ., at the Whittington , 5 and 7 , Moor-lane , E . C , when there were present Bros . J . A . Smart , W . M . ; J . Huckell , S . W .: T . Feistel , I . W . j Jas . Smith , P . M ., Treas . ; H . T . Meadows , P . M ., Sec . : R . F . Roche , S . D . ; A . F . Jones , J . D . ; W . G . Read , I . G . ; D . Harlow , P . M ., Preceptor ; William Baker , P . M ., Asst . Preceptor : II . J . Harriss , P . M . ; G . T . Kinipple , P . M . ; Jas . Brown , P . M . ; J . G . Robeson , P . M . ; W . L . Barker . P . M . ; B . T . Mills , Maurice , A . J . Rippin , Mills , A . Fergusson , J . J . Moxley , J . Dobbs , W . H . Hillman , W . M . 5 J and T . Stokes , W . M . icjj .

The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Fergusson acting as candidate . The lodge was then opened in the Second Degree , and Bro . Dobbs , who had previously answered thc usual ejucstions , was passed to the Degree of F . C . The W . M , then opened it in the Third Degree , and Bro . Rippin was raised to the Degree of M . M .,

the whole of the ceremonies being admirably rendered by thc W . M ., who is also W . M . of the Lodge of Prosperity , No . ( 15 . The lodge was resumed in the First Degree , and after the usual raising , the lodge was closed , the closing hymn sung , and the meeting adjourned . Next Wednesday being Preceptor ' s night , the chair will be occupied by Bio . D . Harlow , P . M . 0 5 .

Instruction.

WESTBOURNE LODGE , No . 733 . A meeting of this lodge was held on the 23 rd instant at the Oliver Arms Hotel Westbourne Terrace North , Paddington , W . Present : Bros . G . E . Lilley , W . M . 717 ' W . M . ; W . Busby , S . W . 733 , S . W . ; H . H . Bagnall . J . W . 733 . J-W . ; H . Dehane , P . ' 1543 , P . P . G . D . Essex ; G . Mogford , P . M . 2362 , Sec ; E . Thomas , S . D . 733 , b . D F . Beesley , J . D . 733 , J . D . ; C . Halston , I . G . 733 , I . G . ; G . Weaver , l . P . M . 733 ; C . T * Brown , P . M . 733 ; W . Hallett , P . M . 733 ; C I . Biorn , P . M . 733 J R- S . Walker '

P . M ., Sec . 733 ; A . Arrowsmith , P . M . 733 ; F . Wortham , P . M . 733 ; W . H . Fair , cloth , P . M . 733 ; T . W . Allen , P . M . 733 ; T . Mogford , P . M . 2362 ; T . M . Lamble P . M . 511 ; VV . H . Handover , P . M . 1642 ; E . Stevens , 733 ; F . J . Middleton , 731 ' W . Bell , 733 ; G . Walker , 733 ; G . Goddard , 733 ; I . Hearndon , S . Kilvert , 733 j E . Potter , R . J . Barnes , 733 ; R . F . Whur , J . Wynman , Newman , 73 ; W . T . Ridgway , L . Wiffenbach , F . Baxter , J . Woodford , 733 ; J . W . Norris , 733 ; and p ] Wheeler .

The lodge was opened , and the minutes of the last lodge meeting were read and confirmed . The W . M . rose the first , second , and third time , and in a most feeling speech referred to the many sterling qualities of the late Bro . R . J . Rogers , P . M . of the mother lodge , Treasurer and Deputy Preceptor of the lodge of instruction , whose sudden death took place on Thursday , the iSth instant , on his way home from a meeting of the mother lodge . The W . M . continued by saying that the brethren then present who had just returned from attending the funeral ( with about a hundred others ) had met on this occasion to pass a vote of condolence with the widow

and relatives , and in making the proposition spoke of the high estimation they all entertained for Bto . Rogers , his readiness at all times to instruct and assist those Masons who applied to him , his genial manner and good nature would be remembered by all who knew him . His sudden death appealed to the feelings of all and brought home the lessons taught in our beautiful ceremonies . He would be missed by many , both Masons and those with whom he was connected in business . Bro . R . S . Walker , P . M . and Sec . of the mother lodge , in seconding the proposition , said that he had known our late

brother from a child to a boy , from boyhood to manhood , always honest and painstaking in whatever he undertook . He ( Bro . Walker ) , during his year of office , initiated him into the Order , and looking back from that time to the present , had ever entertained for him a great personal friendship . He had great pride in having been the means of his entrance into , and deep sorrow at witnessing that day his exit from , Freemasonry . He had held every office in the lodge and gained the esteem of all , as was certainly evinced by the fact that the shops were closed , the roads and cemetery crowded and

the very remarkable and unprecedented number of brethren who had attended that day to pay a last sad tribute to one whom only a few days ago in that room the brethren had pressed bis warm band and heard his cheerful voice , and now , alas ! they would meet nej more . Bro . Dehane , the Preceptor of the lodge of instruction , paid a warm tribute to the late brother for his many services and assistance

as his deputy , and regretted his loss , in the lodge , as well as his friendship out of it , and pointed out the perfection a brother might attain in the work if he only followed his example . A vote of thanks was passed to Bro . the Rev . R . Jamblin for so kindly officiating at the cemetery , and to Bro- Middleton for the pains he had taken to relieve the widow of all trouble regarding the funeral arrangements . The lodge was then closed .

Among the brethren who attended the funeral we noticed Bros . N . Rolles , H . Flower , H . Thompson , M . Hughes , E . White , 733 , VV . Prior , j . Sadler , F . Saek . C . V . Nicols , F . Chidley , 733 , F . Goddard , C . Pratt , F . A . Smith , P . Weaver , 733 , E . Youn g , 733 > W . Perrin , T . Itiley , and many others .

DOBIE LODGE , No . SS 9 . The above lodge of instruction was opened for the first time this session at the Wesleyan School Room , New Maiden , on Thursday evening , the 4 th instant , when advantage was taken of the occasion to bear testimony to the excellent services rendered to the lodge during the past seven years by its Preceptor , Bro . J . Mark Parsons , P . M .

1564-The chair was ably filled by Bro . Dr . Geo . Cowen , W . M . 8 S 9 , who , after having referred to the splendid results attained since the lodge was first opened , said he knew all present would be proud of the honour which had been recently conferred upon Bro . Parsons by the Provincial Grand Master ; but as he ( Dr . Cowen ) was not a Provincial Grand Officer , he would call upon Bro . Montague , P . P . G . P ., to address a few remarks to their worthy brother , whose services had been so fully recognised .

Bro . Montague then gave some very interestintr details regarding the formation of the lodge and the circumstances in which their Preceptor was elected , and , addressing Bro . Parsons , said : The Right Worshipful Provincial Grand Master could not have selected a more fitting and appropriate ollice for you than he has done , viz ., Standard Bearer , for it has always been seen that you try to instruct all young Masons in a standard of principle which should at all times characterise Freemasons , and I am requested to ask your acceptance from the members of this lodge of the regalia worn by the officers

of that exalted rank as a token of the high esteem in which you are held by them , many of whom you have materially assisted in this lodge to obtain the knowledge that has gained for them the highest honours that can be bestowed on any of its members . Many others are looking forward to the time when it will be their turn , and are desirous of receiving from you the assistance you have so graciously extended to others . We sincerely hope you may be spared and blessed with health for many years to wear the badge with which you have already been invested , and I am sure that

whenever you put it on you will remember the many happy hours that have been spent together in this Dobie Lodge of Instruction . Bro . Parsons , who knew nothing of what was to happen until the articles were actually handed to him , said how deeply he appreciated the good feeling which had prompted the brethren to recognise in such an admirable manner the work undertaken to further the interests of the lodge , and assured them that it would always afford him

the greatest possible pleasure to act as their Preceptor , and no effort would be wanting on his part to assist others in endeavouring to win the approbation of the Prov . Grand Master . The following brethren were amongst those present : Bros . A . Streeter , P . M . ; A . Watkin , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . ; Wm . Salt , S . D . ; C . T . Lewis , S . W . ; Busby , J . D . i VV . J . Wells , P . M . ; Thos . Welham , I . G . ; and Knox , all of the Dobie Lodge ; and Bro . VV . J . Mansbridge , J . W . St . John's Lodge , No . 1564 .

HORNSEY CHAPTER , No . S 90 . A meeting of the above chapter was held on Friday , the 19 th instant at the Prince of Wales Hotel , Eastbourne-terrace , Bishop's-road , Paddington , W ., when there were present Comps . VV . Chappie , M . E . Z . elect 753 , M . E . Z . ; R . Wright , M . E . Z . 890 , H . ; C Webster , J . elect 164 c , J . ; H . Dehane , P . Z . S 90 , P . P . G . P . S . Essex , Scribe E . ; H . Foskett , H . 1 S 5 , Scribe N . ; A . L . Butters , S . N . S 90 , P . S . ; J . M . Huish , J . 1 S 5 , 1 st A . S . ; J . II . Watts , 903 ; and H . Armlield , P . S . 1642 .

The chapter was opened , and the minutes of the last convocation were read and confirmed . The ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed , Comp . Watts acting as candidate . The M . E . Z . having risen as usual , a vote of thanks was passed to Comp-Webster for his able work as J . for the first time , which compliment was duly acknowledged . A communication was read from Bro , W . J . W . Ferguson , of Durban , thanking thi companions for their condolence on the death of his father , Comp . VV . J . Ferguson , P . Z . 105 O and 1507 . After " Hearty good wishes" the chapter was closed .

HYDE PARK LODGE , No . 1425 . A meeting was held on the 22 nd instant at the Prince of Wales' Hotel , Eastbourneterrace , Bishop ' s-road , Paddington , W . Present : Bros . F . Spink , W . M . ; A . Toop , Prov . G . O . Surrey , S . W . ; W . H . Smith , J . W . ; G . Read , P . G . S . B ., Treas . ; ' Dehane , P . M . 1543 , P . P . S . G . D . Essex , Sec ; A . Collman , W . M . 1425 , S . D . ; W . H . 2

Beardon , J . D . ; H . C . Martin , I . G . ; G . E . Harris , Stwd . ; H . Foskett , P . M . IO-I ' Dep . Preceptor ; VV . H . Handover , VV . M . 1 G 42 ; H . G . Blackmore , W . M . 241 ° ' G . G . Hiscocks , F . Henderson , W . C . Franklin , J . Wynman , and Press . , The lodge was opened ami the minutes of the last lodge meeting were read anu confirmed . Ihe ceremonies of initiation and raising were rehearsed , Bros . Henderson and Hiscocks being the candidates respectively . The lodge having been opened an " esumsd as required , Bro . Toop was elected W . M . for Monday , the sth prox . A com'