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great loss sustained by the nation and the Craft through the lamented death of the R . W . Bro . H . R . H . Prince Albert Victor of Wales , Duke of Clarence and Avondale , P . G . Warden , Prov . G . M . of Berkshire , and Citizen of York , and its sincere sympathy with the AT . VV . Grand Master , the Prince of Wales , the Princess of Wales , the Princess Victoria Mary of Teck , and the other members of the Royal Family , in their heavy bereavement . " Bro . Rym ^ r , P . M .,

P . P . G . R ., seconded the resolution in sympathetic terms , and touched upon the fact that he had had the honour of entertaining the Pi ince several times at the Alansion House during his mayoralty , and it had also been his privilege to make Prince Albert Victor a freeman of the city of York . The Worshipful Alaster , in supporting the resolution , said that the late Prince was endeared to them as a fellow citizen and a Mason . In no place in this country would

his loss be felt more than in York . It was a shock to the nation , and everyone must fee ! the deepest sympathy with the bereaved ones , especially with the Princess whom he was about to raise to a position of domestic happiness . The resolution was then adopted in the usual manner of Alasons . Bro . S . Border , P . AL , moved , and Bro . T . S . Brogden , I . P . AL , seconded the following resolution , which was unanimously adopted : "That this lodge desires to

record its regret at the loss sustained by the Craft through the death of V . W . Bro . Col . Shadwell H . Clerke , Grand Secretary , and hon . member of this lodge . " Bro . J . Sykes Rymer , P . AL , P . P . G . R ., then proceeded with an address " On his recent Alasonic experiences in America , " and in the course of an instructive and , in some respects , humorous lecture , he traced his journey in the "City of Berlin " across the" herring pond , " and described

his visits to Washington , Brooklyn , New York . George Town , Chicago , & c . He spoke in warm terms of the kind reception he met with at the hands of American Freemasons , and paid a tribute to the work done by General Pike , Bro . Webber , and General John C . Smith . He expressed his thanks to Bros . VV . J . Hughan , T . B . Whytehead , and Jos . Todd for their letters of introduction to prominent Alasons in America , who , in consequence ,

conducted him through various interesting events . He told of a cutious custom at Washington with regard to wearing "top hats" at certain ceremonies , and he stated that a lodge at Nottingham worked in this way . A question was put "Where does the W . AL place his hat : " and the answer was " On Nature ' s peg . " The lecturer described what he had seen in connection with American installations , and urged the desirability of adopting the American plan

of admitting ladies to certain social entertainments occasionally in which Alasons' wives and other members of their families could take a part . Why should they be enjoying themselves and their wives and families , or sisters , be left at home . He spoke highly of the hospitality extended to him by the American Alasons . The lecturer presented several valuable books to the lodge tthichhe had collected in America . Bro . ] . Todd , P . AL ,

proposed a vote of thanks to the lecturer for his address and for his present of books , and endorsed the suggestion of Bro . Rymer as to the desirability of having ladies present at social entertainments . He said that American Alasons looked upon York with deep respect as the mother city of Masonry not only in England , hut the world . Thus Bro . Rymer being a prominent member of that lodge , would naturally meet with the cordial reception he received from

Americans . Bro . Rymer had made an excellent impression on his American brethren . Bro . H . Foster , P . M ., seconded the vote of thanks , and endorsed some of Bro . Rymer ' s remarks from his several visits to America some years ago . The vote of thanks was passed with applause , and the lodge was closed . In consequence of the death of the Duke of Clarence , the lodge was draped in mourning .

Royal Arch.

Royal Arch .

GUERNSEY . Loyalty Chapter ( No . 243 ) . — The members of this flourishing chapter assembled at the Alasonic 'Temple , on Thursday , the 14 th inst ., to aid in the ceremony of installing Ihe Principals and investing the officers for the ensuing year . The installation ceremony was confided to the hands of Comp . Balfour Cockburn . P . Z \ , who has for

some years past acted as Installing Principal of this chapter , of which he is an honorary member . Comp . Thorn was installed as '/ .., Comp . Nicolle , as H . ; and Comp . Stranger , as J . The officers were then duly invested . The Treasurer , Comp . Quick , P . Z ., then in touching terms alluded to the melanchr ly news w ' r ich had that day reached the island , and in brief but most appropriate and feeling langu'g * , proposed

that an expression of condolence should be forwarded to the Grand Superintendent . This was seconded by Comp . Smythson , P . Z ., ard carried without a dissentient voice . The banquet which usually attends this annual ceremony passed 1 ff very quietly ; the sad intelligence of ihe Duke of Claier . ce ' s death haying thrown a gloom over the whole of the compar . ions , which it was impossible to disperse .

MANCHESTER . Caledonian Chapter ( No . 204 ) . — The regular convocation of this chapter was held on Thu'sday , the 2 ist inst ., at Freemasons' Hall . There was a lar ^ e assembly of comp nions present . Comp . R . A . Eldershaw , ' I .., presided . The chapter having been opened , and the minutes of the previous convocation read and confirmed

, the ballot was taken for Bro . J . Townky Trotter , and having been elected , was exalted by Comp . J . Cliff , P . Z ., with very great effect . Comp . VV . B . Russell , P . S ., performed his important dutv in a most maslerly manner Comp . A . IT . Jefferis , P . G . J ., took ihe chair , and called

upon Comp . Andrew to rrad the dispensation granting Comp . C . Swinn entitled to be installed into the Second Principal ' s chair . Comps . Willis , C . Swinn , and Russell were presented . to the Installing Officers by Comp . K . A . Eldershaw , '/ .., and they were installed—the ' / .. by Comp . A . II . Ji-fTeris , P . G . J ., and the H . and J . by Comp . J . '

Cliff , P . Z . The following were present : Comps . K . A . Eldershaw , ' / ,. ; W . Willis , IT . ; Wm . Aldred , Treas . ; Chas . Swinn , S . E . ; Edgar Towell , S . N . ; VV . B . Russell , P . S . ; Al . Thomas , ist A . S . ; R . Hughes , 2 nd A . S . ; T . Sallon , P . Z . ; Jno . Cliff , P . Z . ; A . B . Bennett , P . Z . ; T . D . Hooper , P . Z . ; N . Dumville , P . Z . ; | as . Andrew , Al . Miller , A . K . Boothroyd , J . AL Veal , J . Watson , ) . Han-

Royal Arch.

cock , G . W . Thornhill , Joseph Hill , Thos . Shorrock , Jas . Hargreaves , and Jas . Sly , Janitor . Visitors : Bros . A . H . lefferis , P . G . J . ; A . B . Outram , P . Z , ; G . S . Smith , Z . fij . 5 ; Himry Nail , J . 13 S 7 ; F . C . Sugden , 21 ; and VVm . Richmond . MARYPORT .

Nicholson Chapter ( No . 371 ) . —The regular convocation of this chapter was held in the Freemasons ' Hall on Wednesday , the 20 th instant , when the following were present : Comps . E . G . Mitchell , P . A . G S ,, Z . ; J . Dickenson , P . G . S . B .. H . ; J . Abbott , P . G . Std . Br ., J . ; P . De E . Collin , P . Z ., P . P . G . H ., Treas ; J . O . Scott , Scribe E . j T . Swainson , P . S . ; J . Smith , Org . ; J . Alessenger . Janitor ; J . Nicholson , P . Z ., P . P . G . H . ; ft .

Brown , P . Z ., P . P . A . G . S . ; J . Gardiner , P . Z ., P . P . G . L ; Geo . Dalrymole , P . Z ., P . P . G . H ., P . G . S . E . ; T . Alandle , P . Z ., P . P . G . S . B . ; and J . Kendal . The minutes of last convocation were read and confirmed . Bros . Thos . Atkinson , I . P . AL 1002 , and George Wood Turney , 144 , were exalted to the Degree of Royal Arch Alasons by Comp . Dalrymple , P . Z ., P . G . S . E .. & c , who also gave the three lectures in his usual well known and impressive manner . The following were elected Principals

and officers for the ensuing year : Comps . Jas . Dickenson , M . E . Z . ; J . Abbott , H . ; H . Peacock , J . ; P . de E . Collin , Treks , ( for the 12 th year ); J . O . Scott , Scribe E . ; T . Swainson , Scribe N . j T . Atkinson , P . S . ; Geo . W . Turney , ist A . S . ; E . B . Penrice , 2 nd A . S . ; John Smith , Orsr . ; and J . Alessenger , Janitor . There being no further business to transact , the chapter was closed , and at the invitation of the Principals the companions adjourned to the ante-room , were refreshments were partaken of , and a very pleasant evening was spent .

Mark Masonry.

Mark Masonry .

HULL . De la Pole Lodge ( No . 329 ) . —The installation of the Worshipful Alaster of this lodge , Bro . G . VV . Greenwood , took place on Friday , the 15 th inst ., in the Humber Lod , * e , Osborne-street ( by kind permission of the W . AL , Bro . A . E . Kessen ) , their own lodge in Kinerstonsquare being rendered untenable through the late fire at

the Public Rooms . There was a fair attendance of the members of the lodge and several visiting brethren , including Bros . George Wilson , P . AL ; VV . Tesseyman , P . AL ; AL Haberland , P . M . ; R . Beevers , P . AL ; Andrew King , P . AL ; E . Corris , P . AL ; J . Alackrill , P . AL , P . S . W . ;

and J . Thyer , P . AL , Secretary of the Humber Lidge . The ceremony was ably performed by Bros . G . Wilson , P . AL , and E . Corris , P . AL , who received the hearty thanks of the Alaster and brethren . The following are the officers for the ensuing year : Bros . VV . Stratford , LP . M . ; R . VV . Cooper , S . W . ; J . VV . Wood , J . W . ; Stoddart , AI . O . ;

A . East , S . O . ; Gibb , J . O . ; J . R . Ansdell , P . AL , P . P . G . S . B . Lincolnshire , Treas . ; C . VV . Cheesman , P . AL , P . P . G . O . Lincolnshire , Secretary and Lecture Alaster ; Snowden , Org . ; A . Aloody , D . C ; R . Alarks-Heliyer , S . D . : Harker , J . D . ; Cox , LG . ; H . Hirst , P . AL , Stwd . ; and Lambert , Tyler . The death of the Duke of Clarence

was feelingly alluded to , and a vote of condolence with the Grand Alaster , H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , was unanimously passed . The business of the lodge having been concluded , the brethren adjourned to the handsome dining-hall , where the creature comforts was liberally catered for by the Steward , Bro . J . K . Gibb , and the loyal and Alasonic toasts duly honoured .

MARYPORT . Whitwell Lodge ( No . 151 ) . —The regular mseting of this lodge was held on Thursday , the 24 th inst ., at the Alasonic Hall . Bro . J . O . Scott , P . J . CO ., W . AL , presided , supported by his officers , the following brethren being also in attendance : Bros . Jos . Nicholson , P . M ., P . P . S . G . W ., P . J . G . D . England ; J . Gardiner , P . AL , P . P . S . G . W ., P . G . Sec , P . G . S . England ; E . B . Penrice , P . AL , P . J . G . W . ; T . Swainson ; and R . Leach ,

P . P . A . G . D . C . 'The lodge having been opened , the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . One candidate was proposed for advancement . The following resolution was moved by the VV . AI ., seconded by Bro . Gardiner , P . AL , & c , supported by Bro . Leach , P . P . A . G . D . C , and carried unanimously : " That this meeting respectfully approach

his Royal Highmssthe A 1 . W . G . A 1 . A 1 . AL , and her Royal Highness the Princess of Wales with the expression of uur most sincere sympathy and sorrow at the loss which her Alajesty the Queen , your Royal Highnesses , and the rest ol the Royal Family have sustained by the untimely death ol his Royal Highness the Duke of Clarence and Avondale . " After the transaction of other business , the lodge was closed .

TWICKENHAM . Sir Francis Burdett Lodge ( No . 1 S 1 ) . — This lodge met at the Albany Hotel on the 20 , h instant . Among those present were Bros . A . J . R . Simmonds , W . AL ; IT . Higgins , P . M ., acting S . W . ; Davis , J . W . ; Woodruff , AI . O . ; Von Joel , S . O . ; George Everett , J . O . ; Capt . T . C . Walls , P . AL , Secretary , P . G . S . B , ; VV . W .

Westley , J . D . ; C IT . KOhler , P . M . ; J . T . Briggs , P . M ., P . G . Std . Br . ; and others . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the Secretary reported that he had just received a telegram that Bro . W . Thomas , S . W ., W . AI . elect , had been suddenly taken ill , therefore the installation would have to be postponed . A telegram of sympathy having

been dispatched to Bro . Thomas , a vote of regret was also passed ftnd oidered to be entered on t ,, e minutes . A resolution was likewise passed regtetting the great 1 'Ss sustained by the Alark and other Degrees in Alasonry by the death of ILK . II . the Duke of Clarence and AvomUle , P . G . W . ( Alark ) , itc . A Past Master ' s jencl was presented to the W . AL , who duly returned thanks . Bro . himmnnds having been elected to represent the lodge at the forthcoming

festival of ihe Alark Benevolent Tund , tne Secretary gave a notice of motion to vote the sum of three guineas to that excellent Institution , Apologies for non-attendance were received from Bros . VV . Fisher , P . AL , G . S ., 'Treas . ; E . Hopwood , P . AL , P . P . G . S . ot VV . ; W . Porter , P . AL ; and others . Lodge was then closed , and the brethren partook of refreshment .

Lodges And Chapters Of Instruction.

Lodges and Chapters of Instruction .

NEPTUNE LODGE ( No . 22 ) . — A meeting was held on Monday , the 25 th inst ., at the Gauden Hotel , Clapham , when there were present Bros . King , W . M . ; Sandberg , S . W . ; Langdon , J . W . ; Westley , Preceptor and Treas . ; Poole , acting as Sec ; Russell , S . D . ; Nettleship , J . D . ; Lyle , LG . ; Folkard , Cheese , Laker , Ellson , Steele , Lipscombe , Lyell , VV . T . Perkins , Chesterton ,

Rankin , Barclay Perking Windsor , and Broomfield . Visitors : Bros . C Lock , 192 S ; H . Wakeford , 155 S ; E . J . Howard , 1331 ; and VV . E . Bennett , 165 S . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation being announced , and Bro . Lock having offered himself as a candidate , was initiated . The ceremony of passing being

announced , and Bro . Lyell having offered himself as a candidate , and having answered the usual questions , was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree . The ist Section of the Lecture was worked by Bro . Westley . Bro . Lyell was passed to the Second Degree . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . The VV . AI . rose for the first time , and dues were collected . Bros . C . Lock , W . E . Bennett , E . I . Howard , and H . Wakeford

were unanimously elected joining members . Bro . Sandberg was elected W . M . for the next meeting . The W . M . rose for the second time , and Bro . Westley was unanimously and with applause re-elected Treasurer and Preceptor for the ensuing year , and Bro . Poole was elected temporary Secretary . An Audit Committee was appointed on Monday , the ist prox ., and a Committee was appointed to arrange for the annual supper . The VV . AI . rose for the third time , and the lodge was closed .

BLACKHEATH LODGE ( No . 1320 ) . —The usual weekly meeting was held at the Alilkwood Tavern , Milkwood-road , Loughborough Junction , on Alonday , the 25 th inst ., when there were present Bros . Jenkins , VV . M . ; Hill , S . W . ; Lord , J . W . ; Hooper , Preceptor ; Stone , Sec ; Turner , S . D . ; Gaze , J . D . ; S . J . Alartin , P . AL , LG . ; Lazenby , Orton , Spicer , and Durie .

The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed , and oro . Durie having offered himself as a candidate , answered the usual questions , and retired . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing was rehearsed . Bro . Spicer having offered himself as a candidate , answered the usual questions , and retired . The

lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising was rehearsed by Bro . Hooper , W . AL 1320 . The lodge was resumed in the First Degree . Bros . J . Jenkins , W . M . 1269 ; C . Lazenby , P . AI . 297 ; and Gaze , 1 9 , were elected joining members . A vote of sympathy was passed to Bro . Hilton , P . M ., and Preceptor , on his illness . After " Hearty ( rood wishes , " the lodge was closed .

HYDE PARK LODGE ( No . 1425 ) . —A meeting was held on Alonday , the 25 th instant , at the Prince of Wales Hotel , corner of Eastbourne-terrace and Bishop ' s-road , Paddington , VV ., when there were present Bros . J . Bartlett , W . AL ; J . C . Conway , S . VV . ; G . A . Boughton , J . W . ; Geo . Read , P . AL 511 , Treas . ; H . Dehane , P . AL 1543 , Sec ; H . Barnett , S . D . ; T . AL Lamble , J . D . ;

W . R . Hutton , I . G . j H . J . Birch , P . M . 511 , 1295 J D . Gemon , P . M . 1425 ; and B . R . Thomas . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . 'The Crremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Thomas being candidate , who was afterwards instructed in the questions leading to the Second Degree . Bro . Read , assisted by tne

brethren , worked the 1 st , 2 nd , and 3 rd Sections of the Lecture . The following conimunicitijii was read : — " Windsor Castle . General Nr IJighton Probyn , Comptroller and Treasurer of the Household , is desired to convey to the members of the Hyde Park Lodge of Instruction the best thanks of H . R . H . the Prince of Wales for the lodge's kind fraternal resolution , sympathising with his

Royal Highness on the occasion of the death of H . R . H . the Duke of Clarence . D . P ., 23 Jany ., 1 S 93 . " Bro . Conway was elected VV . M . for the next meeting—ollicers to be in rotation . Bro . Birch complimented the lodge of instruction , as one of its earliest numbers , on its prosperity and the manner the ceremony and lectures had been worked . After" Hearty good wishes , "the lodge was closed .

COVENT GARDEN LODGE ( No . 1014 ) . —The usual weekly meeting of this lodge was held at the Criterion , Piccadilly , S . W ., on Thursday , the 14 th inst ., when there were present Bros . C . O . Burgess , VV . AI . j IT . J . Keen , S . W . j F . S . Jaivis , J . W . ; n . Reynolds , Treas . and Sec ; G . H . Foan , Asst . Preceptor ; A . Cogliati , S . D . j VV . Hoggins , J . D . ; A . Dukas , LG . ; T . C . Seary , Org .

K . Hoggins , S . AIoss , R . Kirk , K . W . Jones , E . Harris , A . Schwerk , J . Rowe , A . L . Bullen , and others . The lodge was opened in due toi in , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The W . AL rehearsed the ist and 2 nd Sections of the First Lecture Bro . VV . Jones having offered himself as a candidate to be passed to the Second Degree , was duly examined , entrusted ,

and retired . 'The lodge was opened 111 the Second Degree . 'The VV . AI . rehearsed the Degree of F . C , with the lecture on the tracing 1 oard . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . On rising for the sicond time , Bro . II . J . Keen , S . W ., was unanimously elected VV . AI . for the ensuing week , and appointed his ollicers in rotation . On rising lor the third time , Bro . G . Reynolds , Sec , moved

a vote of condolence to H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , M . W . G . M ., on the sad loss of his dear son , the Duke of Clarence and Avondale , P . G . M . of Berkshire : " 'That the brethren assembledsend their deep sympathy and condolence to the Al . VV . Grand Alaster in the sad loss of his worthy sun , the Duke of Clarence and Avondale , P . G . M . of

Berkshire , and they piay that T . G . A . O . T . U . will support and comfoit U . K . IT . the Princess of Wales , the Princess Victoria Alary of Teck , youiself , and all in your great alll . ction . " becunded by liro . G . II . Foan , Asst . Preceptor , and carried unanimously . 'Ihe lodge was then closed .

CHISWICK LODGE ( No . 2012 ) . —A meeting was held on Saturday , the 23 rd inst ., at the Windsor Castle Hotel , King-street , Hammersmith , VV ., when there were present Bros . W . Hillier , VV . M . ; Pocock , S . W . ; J . Walden , J . W . ; J . Sims , P . AL , Deputy Preceptor ; A . Williams , acting Sec ; R . Reid , S . D ; W . S . Whitelcy , l . D . ; R