to why the case is considered eligible. It seems very hard that this lad, and others, should suffer in order to benefit THE APPROACHING ELECTION FOR those who come after them ; but we wish we could induce THE BOYS ' SCHOOL. all brethren to withhold their votes from cases where no par- THE first election of the year in connection with the ticulars are furnished why a child is considered eligible dur- Royal Masonic Institntion for Boys takes place on ing the lifetime of the father. Doubtless, a good answer can Monday, the 21st instant, on which occasion twenty-three be given. Why, then, should not all the subscribers be in vacancies will be filled from a list of fifty-two candidates.* possession of it ? Such particulars wonld remove a doubt As nsnal, the nnmber who will be tnrned away " unsuc- which is occasionally expressed as to whether the can- cessful " after this Election is greater than is the case with didates for the Institutions are really worthy or otherwise. the Sister Institution, for whereas there we find, as we No. 5, Arthur Frederick Williams, one of three fatherless pointed out last week, that about two-thirds of the candi- children, stands a fairly good chance on this, his fifth and dates will be elected , here there will be considerably over last application , as he comes to tbe poll with 2173 votes to one-half of those seeking admission rejected, on account of his credit. It would, indeed, be unfortunate if he were not the inability of the Institution to provide them with the elected ; but his is just one of those cases in which hard work necessaries of life. Still, we have reason to be proud of is needed, as most of his friends, imagining him safe, will what the Committee, backed up by the generosity of the give their votes to others, with the result, perhaps, of leav- Craft, are able to do, and feel we may congratulate the ing him out in the cold after all. No. 27, Arthur Blunt, subscribers to the School, both on the number of vacancies one of seven children left to the care of a widowed mother, and the comparatively speaking small number of appli- secured 1322 votes at the election in October last—a result cants. Of the fifty-two candidates five are parentless ; which augurs well for his ultimate success. No. 38, Harry one a member of a family of six, two of five each , and two P. 0. Gloster, a candidate for the second time, has are the only children dependent. No. 48, Harry Protheroe 245 votes to his credit, he is one of five dependent children. Jones, is the lad who, with five other children, form the Great efforts will be needed to secure his election, but we dependent family of the late Bro. R. P. Jones. Six suppose those who have the case in hand have some reason- children left to the care of friends, unprovided for, father- able hope of success, or they would not have risked the less and motherless, is a claim which few can pass over loss of so many votes as were polled last time.f No. 40, without experiencing a feeling of sympathy for them in Edward Bramble Green , completes the last application their helpless position , and yet, alas, how few are there list ; his is a firs t appeal, the case being accredited to the who are in a position to help them ? Were it not Province of Hampshire ancl Isle of Wight. He is one for our Schools and similar Institutions established of nine fatherless dependent children. throughout the kingdom, such families would frequently There are ten children dependent both in the case sink beyond all hope of recovery, whereas, with assistance to of No. 9, Reginald Beaumont, and in that of No. 30, one or more of the number, all may be raised to a position, John A. M. Bailey, but in each case both parents are not only of ultimate independence, but of great utility to the living, and no reason being assigned why the cases are world at large. The lad Jones has staunch friends in the deemed eligible (in face of the many who are left without Masonic brethren of his father's Province—Northampton- either father, or father and mother) it is best, from our shire ; and we only hope, for the sake of the six parentless point of view, to omit any further reference to them. children, and for the sake of maintaining the good name We want a reason given why the children of a living of Masonic Benevolence, that it may be possible to brother are deemed dependent, and until it is supplied speedily obtain such a number of votes as will place him we can do no service for such candidates, even if on the books of the Institution. No. 13, Thomas Edwin they are really deserving, except by simply mentioning Pawsey, and No. 19, Harry Robert Graves, are little, if them. We shall be glad if those brethren who take the any, better off. They each form one of families of five same view on this subject will unite with us in endea- dependent parentless children. The former is accredited vouring to bring about an alteration. The same remarks to the Masonic Province of Somerset ; he has already apply to No. 6, Alfred Pratt, whose parents also are both stood three elections, and now brings forward a total of living, while in this case the lad has a sister in the Girls' 510 votes. The latter (Graves) now appears for the third School. time, with 25 votes already polled on his behalf. No. 21. No. 22, Benjamin M. Hildred, one of eight fatherless William Ernest Habgood, third application, has a sister in children, brings forward 167 votes from the two elections the Girls' School, and is himself, at the present time, the of last year. He also has a sister in the Girls' School. only member of the family unprovided for. He is accre- Seven children dependent, are the details given in four dited to Devon , and brings forward 128 votes. No. 41, cases, three of them old candidates and one fresh. No. 11, John Doyley, is the other parentless child—the only one Frederick F. Colman, fourth application, has 1339 votes of the family dependent. His father was initiated in a to his credit ; No. 18, James P. Seagrave, third application, New Zealand Lodge, but beyond that fact we can gather 649, and No. 39, Stanley W. Gibson, second application, 8. nothing of his Masonic career from the ballot paper. The other, No. 46, Frank Perkins, is the fresh candidate. The last application cases are five in number. No. 1, A widowed mother left with six children is ("riven as the Charles Brown Cummings, now comes forward for the reason for appealing, in the case of No. 31, Arthur Warner, seventh time with but 110 votes already polled on his be who polled 157 votes last October ; also in those of No. 42, half. His father is stili living, and no reason is given as Stanley C. Dawson, and No. 49, Donald F. G. McGill, both first applications. * The ballot papers issued for this Election contain the names of fi fty-three candidates ; bnfc that number has been reduced by the f Since the above was written, this lad s application has been withdrawal of No. 38, Harry Percy Owen Gloster. withdrawn, as already announced in an earlier portion of this article. No. 4, Richard William Delafons, ono of five fatherless the most support , and that each of the candidates may children still dependent on their mother, brings forward meet with success as his turn comes. 1(49 votes on this, his fift h application. He has many friends in the Masonic world , and will no donbt eventually secure enough votes to place hiai within the coveted portals of the School. He has a sister in the Girls' Institu- tion. No. 12, Reginald A. L. Mitchell , also oue of five THE SCOPE OF MASONRY. dependent children , has stood three elections, but so far has do not desire to startle the reader b WE y any remarks but Freemasonry, and if Lill y white, has 217 votes to tho good from tho two contests in so doing wo go boyond the views of some, wo trust they in which he has taken part ; we gather from the remarks will fairly weigh our remarks before they assume to cast osi tlie list, that this lad's father is still living, though, them over among the rubbish. being paralysed, ho is incapacitated from earning a liveli- Tho Masonic Fraternity is a wonderful one in whatever hood for himself and family. No. 20, Frederick T. Davis, aspect it is viewed, the most wonderful that has come down from the Eastern Division of South Wales, has two votes to to mankind through, the ages. It is an elect society, and show for the two elections iu which he has taken part. in numbers the elect are a great army. They could do There is littlo fear, however, of his being left in the cold anything they would ; they choose to do only that which is if tliere is any possibility of the brethren of his father's for the highest and best advantage of themselves, and at Province taking his case in hand. No doubt his time will the same time, and only in a less degree, for the advantage como, ancl then , in all probability, his mother will be repaid of their fellow-men ; for whatsoever lifts up, morally and for having waited. No. 24, Albert E. Cmtchett, has even mentally, any class of men, indirectly benefits every other less to show for his two elections, as he has but one vote class. It is an ancient society. No one can locate, in time or standing to his credit ; his case is a Devonshire one, and no place, its beginning. It has existed since a time beyond doubt his turn for support from that Province is already which the memory of man runneth not to the contrary. decided upon. Let us hopo it may como ere the limit of We find evident landmarks of its existence back through ago law excludes him from the contests. No. 34, James the ages, even where little else is found. There is a charm C. Besly, a Loudon candidate, has been somewhat more to many minds in searching for evidences of its material fortunate as regards votes, he having had 161 polled on his works, ancl its labours of love. They feel that they are behalf at the last election ; that number, however is but a en route to an " undiscovered country," from which the very small modicum of what will eventually be needed. traveller may return. They are encouraged by frequent Ho has a sister in the Girls' School ; but this statement has, " finds," ancl they thus go on, enlarging the boundaries- of through an error, been omitted from the Balloting Paper. knowledge, and completing the history of the Craft. It No. 37, Ernest H. Anderson, also a second application is a charitable society, charitable in its best sense. It does case, has three votes to his credit ; while the other, and not merely dole out pecuniary aid ; the world can do that, last of this series, No. 51, Frank K. Manning, is a new and often does it. Whenever it gives it gives feelingly, application . fraternally. In giving to a Brother, it feels that it ia Seven of the remaining candidates are members of giving to itself. All that it has belongs to the Brotherhood, families of four dependent, while one other is described as and from its members in distress it can withhold none of being of a family of which three are wholly, and two par- its possessions. The charity of Freemasonry is merely tially unprovided for. Of these, No. 10, John E. Walters, incident to its Brotherly Love. It is a moral society. Its a fourth application case, has a , sister in the Girls' morality is that of the First Great Light. All of its sym- School, and has himself polled 887 votes for the Boys'. bols and working-tools are instrumental in teaching its No. 23, Robert H. Whiting, stands as good a chance of " beautiful system of morality." It does not supplant the election as any one of the fifty-two candidates, from the fact church ; it assumes only io be the handmaid of religion." that he has 2181 votes already polled. This will be the But it is a powerful ally. Its teaching is always and third ballot in which he has taken part, and no doubt the everywhere the same, and always and everywhere for good last he will need to attend. His case is accredited to Kent. morals. It is an intellectual society. The philosophic No. 28, Joh n S. B. Allan, polled 5 votes last October ; system of Freemasonry, in its principles and teachings, is No. 29, James A. Gore, 86 vo'tes ; No. 32, Lionel B. J. to the thoughtful observer its most remarkable character- Manby, 633 votes ; No. 33, Charles B. Cooper, 242 votes ; istic. There seems practically to be no end to the beauty, and No. 36, William F. Sharland, 219 votes, all on the force and variety of its philosophic systems. Men of the same occasion. Perhaps it is wrong for us to refer, in such largest culture and the profoundest thought find pleasure an article as this, to our personal acquaintances, but we and profit in its studies. No one can give it attention cannot allow the namo of Manby (No. 32) to pass us without having the fiel d of his reflctions enlarged, and without recalling old times. This lad's father was among deriving intellectual pleasure of the highest character. the firs t to enrol his name on the list of subscribers to the The many may be satified with the spectacular exhibition FREEMASON 'S CHRONICLE, and his orders reached us half- of what is termed the " work of the floor." Even this yearly until within a very short time of his decease. Under they may see without comprehending more than its merest these circumstances we ask for some little recognition from surface-meaning. In doing so they throw away opportuni- the readers of our journal to help the orphans of an ties for the most satisfying and delightful instruction . old and esteemed friend. If any of our readers have votes Indeed, it is scarcely too much to say, that they gather the to spare, we ask them to kindly remember the cause of one husk ancl throw away the corn. This is owing, in part, to who in his lifetime did as much as he was able for those the Officers of the Lodges, and other Masonic bodies, them- who appealed to him. No. 43, Arthur Moore, is the case selves. They do not explain, they do not illustrate. But we have already referred to, in which, of five children, two this knowledge, which the Brethren cannot at times gather only are partially provided for. The present is the first within the tyled doors, is not all contraband. Some of it, at application in this case, which is accredited to Dorset. least, nay, mnch of it, may be found in the acknowledged It is not our intention to individualise the remaining literature of the Craft. Freemasonry now has a literature cases, of which there are sixteen. In twelve of them the of which it may justly he proud. The Proceedings of its families consist of three children . In three there are two different Grand bodies, and the Reports on Foreign Corres- dependent, and in the other, the applicant for the benefits pondence therein contained, are replete with instruction. of the Boys' School is an only child, for which a widowed The published works of such Brethren as Mackey, Fort, mother has to provide. No. 14, Frederick W. Long- Lyon, Woodford , Hughan and Gould, are worthy of the man, perhaps, requires some notice, his father and mother most careful reading. They give facts ancl principles that being both alive, but the former is described as incapa- are truly Masonic. They are logical, accurate and enter- citated, so that our objection to this class of case does not taining. The Brother who has them in his Masonic library app ly. We do not wish to infer, by curtailing our re has an unfailing source of literary pleasure. He may marks, that some of the cases where three, two, or one know all of Freemasonry, and thereby become a complete child are dependent are not as deserving, or perhaps more Freemason. He becomes also, as a consequence, practically so, as are the members of large families , but oar space, more regular and punctual in his attendance on his Masonic and perhaps the patience of our readers—a lthough we must bodies, and more useful as a member. He is an intelli gent remind all that oar comments are written in a good cause— member. He advises wisely, and acts promptly. He not has a limit, and we have been obliged to stop. We can only knows the work, but he understands its meaning. only again hope that the mosfc deserving cases will receive He comprehends the entire scope of Freemasonry. To longer a mystery. It should not be a mystery dressed np with an effusion of lace, &c, for the purpose of holding a him it is no does not look liko a porltait of a members. Yet, alas, how many Master grand levy ; and ifc certainly to any of its Presbyterian minister. But who knows whether his nick-namo of Masons are thero in name, that are only Entered Appren- /!is/wp may not have originated from his try ing to ape some ilnndy tices in fact. They have been " brought to light," but bishop in wearing gaudy apparel ? But be that as it may, I think afterwards have wandered into darkness. You mnst it is high time to make nn effort to learn something more than we tho ori inal Freemasons' Constitution. remain in the light, and use that light, if you would receive know about tho author of g initiates 5th. I pointed out in the letter wherein tho Chaplain blunder its proffered advantages Welcome the day when appeared that Solomon Mendez and Benjamin Da Costa where res- shall no longer play Masonry, but fairly and honestly work pectively Grancl Stewards in 1732 and in 1737 , which old brethren, it. It is not a plaything. It is not a show. It is a Fra- I believed, were Jews. Since then I fonnd that Moses Mendez was ternity with unlimited capacities for enlarging tho under- Grand Steward in 1738, and about the latter I found a brief sketch purif ing the heart and elevating tho character in the " Biographia Dramatica," Vol. I., Dublin 1782, which T think standing, y , general reader. while at the same time it ministers to tho will not be uninteresting to the of its Brethren , " MOSES M ENDEZ, ESQ. This gentleman was a Jew, and, if I am healthy development of their social and convivial propen- not mistaken, either a stock broker or a notary public. He was a sities. Whoever forgets this, or neglects it, voluntarily person of considerable genius, of an agreeable behaviou r, and enter- a part of his noble heritage as a Craftsman.— taining in conversation , and hacl a very pretty turn for poetry. Ho resigns supposed to be afc Keystone. was what poets rarely are—extremely rich—being the time of his death, which happened the 4th day of February 1758 , worth one hnnclrod thousand pounds. He wrote threo little dramatic piecs, all of which met with good success, and some of the songs in two of them still justly continue favourites with persons of poetical MISCELLANEOUS SUBJECTS. and musical taste." Mendez's compositions are—1st, Chaplet, M.E. (Musical Entertain, BT BRO. JACOB NORTON . ment), Svo, 1749 ; 2nd, The Shepherd's Lottery, M.E., Svo, 1751 ; 3rd, EobinHood , M.E. 1751 ; and 4th, Double Disappointment, a Farce, WITHOUT circumlocution I shall proceed to throw out a few Svo, 1760. The last was published after his death. From Alibono's hints upon several disconnected topics. Dictionary of Authors, I further learned thafc Mozes Mendez was 1st. A Massachusetts judge and P.D.G.M., after reading in this "the friend of Thompson." And that " a collection of his mosfc journal of 23rd February the comments of Bro. Q. upon my letter esteemed pieces of poetry thafc havo appeared for several years, with in the previous number, remarked, " With Q.'s mode of reasoning, he a variety of originals, was printed in London in 1767, intended as a could prove anything and everything." The mere facts of Ooxe's supplement to Dodsloy's collection of poems, in which some of Deputation of 1730, and the existence of a Lodge in Philadelphia Mendez's poems will be found." soon after, does not necessarily prove that the authority of the latter It seems that there was a family connection between tho Mendez's was derived from the former. Within three weeks Bro. MacCalla and Da Costa's. In the "Gentleman's Magazine," Vol. LXXXIII. p 428, discovered a record extending from 24th June 1731 to 1738. This I fonnd a letter giving the names of twelve Jewish families, who re- discovery proves (what no one hitherto doubted) the existence of a sided in London in 1663, whioh the writer copied fro m a manuscript Lodge in Philadelphia in 1731. Brother MacCalla further informed left by Moses Mendez Da Costa, originally copied from the records of me that he hopes to discover soon the charter of Henry Bell's Lodge. the Portuguese Jewish Synagogue. • After giving tho names of the But as the said record is minus of the name of Coxe, and of £2 10s families, and their respective places of residence, the writer adds : paid for a warrant, the legitimacy of the Lodge is still doubtful. " Mr. Lysou, in his account of Stepney, mentions Emanuel Mendez When, therefore, Bro. MacCalla will produce his hoped for charter, Da Costa, as buried in the old burial grounds belonging to the Jews then I shall cheerfully congratulate him, thank him for it, and I will in Mile End-road in 1791, and has also given dates of burial of beg him a thousand pardons too. But until then, I cannot put faith several other branches of the family." See " Environs of Loudon," ' in any one s mere hopes. Vol. III. p 478. 2nd. To show that I am not ashamed of acknowledging an error, The above Emanuel Mendez Da Costa was Foreign Secretary to the I freely confess that the statement I made in a subsequent letter, Royal Society ; ho was a very learned mineralogist : his recommenda- that the Grand Lodge of England had no Chaplain before 1813, was tion for membership to the above-named Society was signed by tho wonjf. My reason for that supposition arose from the following Duke of Montague, Martin Folkes, and five other gentlemen, and is cause. About fourteen years ago I copied, from the 1784 Constitu- as follows : tion, the list of Grand Officers from 1717 to 1784 • this list is minus " A gentleman well skilled in philosophical learning and natural of a Chap , lain. After which I learned from several publications, of knowledge, particularl in what relates to minerals and fossil parts of 1762 and later y , that the Moderns used no prayers in their Lodges. the creation ; one exceedingly diligent in his inquiries, and who by The record s here in Boston of the last century (as already explained) applying himself with great assiduity to tho study of Natural His- seem to confirm the statements in the said publications ; hence, tory, is likely to be a useful member of the R.S. and a zealous pro- I came to the above conclusion. But a few days after I mailed the moter of Natural Knowledge for the advancement of which the same letter , I wrote to Bro. Henry Sadler that I found that in 177 5 Dr. is provided."—Alibone's " Dictionary of Authors." Dodd was of appointed Grand Chaplain. Upon further research, I found Iu the same^ volume the " Gentleman's Magazine, another that Dr. Dodd was, for well known reasons, expelled in 1777. In letter referring to a communication in the previous October number 1781 , , there was again a Chaplain among the Officers of your Grand about an old Hebrew MS. of the thirteenth century, I believe trans, Lodge which was , , however, discontinued in the ensuing years, to the lated by a Mr. Da Costa, and I have every reason to believe that a end of the volume. But after all, it is evident that the Grand Lodge pedigree of the Da Costa family can be found in the " Gentleman's of England had no permanent Chaplain before 1813 ; then, and then Magazine " in the lasfc century. These items, though nofc strictly onl y, the Chaplain became a constitutional officer of the Grand Masonic have nevertheless a historic value to a Masonio student ; for Lodge. , they disprove Oliver's assertion that there were no Jewish Masons 3rd. Anderson , in the 1738 Constitution, ascribes the preliminary before 1752 or thereabouts. Should this meet the eye of a Bro. meeting of the Four Lodges to the year 1716. Preston has it Febru- ary Mendez or a Da Costs, it may send him hunting for further informa- 1717. It is possible that Anderson meant according to the Old tion. . And who knows whether we may nofc soon read in this journal Style. But where did Preston learn that tho said first meeting of the some further evidence upon this subject from the pen of a lineal four Lodges took place in February ? descendant of one of the old worth Hebrew Grand Stewards of 4th. Some y years ago I was hunting for information about the birth 1732, 173;, or 1738 ? and death of our Dr. Anderson. Among other books I consulted Boston , U.S., 14th March 1884. Chambers's Scotch Biographical Dictionary. I believe ifc consisted of four volumes, and to the best of my recollection there was very little in it about Dr. Anderson. Eecently I consulted the second edition of that work, viz., of 1854, and therein I found something The regular meeting of the General Committee of the new, that is, it was new to me. First, that he was a brother of Royal Masonic Institution for Boys was held at Free- Adam Anderson, author of the Commercial History. The said Adam masons' Hall, on Saturday, 5th inst., Brother Raynham was born in 1692 and died in London in 1765. Furthermore (which W. Stewart in the chair. Three candidates were placed ia new to me), after stating that he (Dr. Anderson) was for many on the list of " approved " for the October election. Grants years minister of the Scots Presbyterian Church in Swallow Street, Piccadilly, it goes on thus :— of £5 each for outfits were made to four of the former " And was well known among the people of that persuasion in pupils of the Institution, and a conditional grant of £20 London by the nick-name of Bishop Anderson. He was a learned was made to another ex-pupil. The results of what had but imprudent man, aud lost a considerable part of his property from been done by the House Committee in relation to the pro- too deep dabbling in the South Sea Scheme." posed establishment of a Junior School were communicated. After some very favourable comments upon Dr. Anderson's work, TMS., " Royal Genealogies," ko., the writer says, " The dates of this Tbe House Committee recommended the Quarterly Court worthy man's birth and death are not ascertained ; he lived in a house of next Mouday week to adopt tbe plans and suggestions opposite Saint James Chnrch, Piccadilly." From the Gentleman's of Bro. Berridge for a School for fifty boys, while recom- Magazine, 1739, I afterwards ascertained that Anderson died on mendations for the purchase of extra property adjoining 28th May that year. Now , cannot some brother ascertain whether the site of the new School were also made, the whole cost the Presbyterians in those days had a burying ground of their own or , whether they used to be bnried in the parish churchyards ? and coming within the amount placed at the disposal of the in either case, I think that the grave of our old brother mi ht still Committee by the Craft. Two notices of motion for the be g discovered, and the grave-stone may, perhaps, reveal the°date of Quarterly Court were given before the meeting adjourned. "Jr. Anderson's birth. Nay more, the newspapers and magazines of There were present Bros. Dr. Ramsay, Matier, Hunt, »"<= unit) vi our ur. Anderson's death may perhaps throw light upon the desired subject. Bowyer, Roebuck, Berridge, Hogard, Mann , Williams, While writing about Dr. Anderson I Gladwell, Tyrrell, Ruf , Saunders, Dr. Morris, Dicketts, was reminded of a photograph0 ot an engraving, said to be a portrait of Dr. James Anderson. Hacker, Godson, Adlard, Webb, Gillard, Yenn, Maple, picture The looks more like a portrait of a German or French nobleman Massey, Martin, and Belton. America. Again, we examine the Deputation and find that ifc was to CORRESPONDENCE continue for the period of two years from the Feast of Sfc. John tha Baptist, next ensuing after 5th June 1730. In strict accordance We do not hold ourselves responsible for the opinions 0/ our Cor- with this authority, we find, by the first printed record we have, that respondents. on St. Joh n's Day 1732 , the Graud Lodge met, and Wm. Allen was William Pringle Deputy Master, and Thomas All Letters must bear the name ani address of the Writer not elected Grand Master, , Benjamin Franklin Wardens. Through the discovery of necessarily for publication but as a guarantee of good faith. Boude and , the account book we aro not at a loss to know to what Lodge these We cannot undertake to return rejected communications. Brethren belonged, for in the book we find their accounts, with the —:o:— dues, &c. Allen's is the second, Pringle's tho ninth, Boudo's the eight, and Franklin's the tenth account, as therein written. ST. JOHN'S LODGE, PHILADELPHIA. Again, that this was a regular Lodgo is evident from the faot that Franklin reprinted Anderson's Constitution of 1723. If there had To tlie Editor of the FREEMASON 'S Crii"oxrcr ,K. not been a sufficient number of Masons hero at that time, 1734, D EAR S IR A NP BROTHER ,—l am very glad you have reproduced Franklin would not have risked the publication of a work that would from the Keystone the records relating to this Lodge. I do not think have been of interest only to Free and Accepted Masons. they were necdsd to establish the fact of there having been meetings Again, further recognition is found ou the appointment in 1749, by of the brethren in Philadel phia before 1733, because I think the con- Thomas Byron, of Benjamin Franklin Provincial Grand Master of temporary evidence previously adduced in support of this is suffi- Pennsylvania, and in 1750 William Allen presented his commission ciently strong of itself without further testimony from other sources. from the Grand Lodge of England, appointing him Provincial Grand Still these records, as confirmatory of the fact, must possess a very Master. great value, and it seems to me the point which has now to be settled We find further , from the PennsyZ-ucwua Gazette, that several of tho is, as to the trustworthiness of the newly.discovered minutes or members whose accounts are recorded were called by election to be accounts. I do not wish any of your readers to imagine thafc 1 am Grand Masters of the Provincial Grand Lodge. disposed to cast doubts on the Keystone itself, whioh has submitted The library of the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania has the original its discovery in perfect good faith. But is the Keystone justified in subscription list of 1754 (March 13) , for a fund to build a Masonic accepting the records, aud if so, what aro the grounds of tho justifi - Hall by the members of the Grand and first Lodges. Among the cation ? It has so frequently happened that even experts havo been subscribers we note the names of William Allen, No. 2 on the list j deceived in similar circumstances that I must ask your forgiveness Thomas Harfc, No. 4 ; Thomas Boude, No. 8; Benjamin Franklin, No. 9 ; for suggesting that what is wanted now is some corroborative evi- James Hamilton, No. 32; William Plumstead, No. 38; Thomas Bond, dence of the undoubted value of these new discoveries as records of No. 35; and Thomas Cadwallader, No. 56, in the account book and the years to which they appear to relate". The inventive powers of ledger. man are great, and it has again and again happened that worthy At the Grand Anniversary and General Communication held in the people of great ability have been imposed upon by others who pos- Lodge-room, Philadelphia, 24th June 1755, we again find the names sessed far greater ability.'but considerably less of tho other quality— of Allen, Franklin , Bond , Plumstead, members of the Grand Lodge, worth. In short, it is known that archives, like family portraits, Hamilton, Boude and Cadwallader. At this meeting, Bro. William have been manufactured and passed off on the unwary as genuine old Smith, D.D., delivered the annual sermon before one hundred and original records. If it can be established that what the Keystone so thirty Brethren . Bro. Wm. Smith was Grand Secretary for a number fully describes are genuine, then the brethren ifc so worthily repre- of years. sents are to be congratulated . The discovery of the minutes of this Lodge would be of the greatest of old books and Faithfully and fraternaYly yours, value to the Craft. We have heard of chests papers, some Masonio it is said, whioh the owner, an old man (we cannot "Q." learn his name), will nofc have touched. Death will remove the ob- struction some time, and we can then learn if there is anything of value to thia Grand Lodge. There are wanted to complete the history of Masonry in this coun- THE ST. JOHN'S LODGE LEDGER OF A.D. 1731 try the minntes from 1730, " Moderns ; " fche possession by the Grand We reproduce Lodge of the Bell letter, whioh is still in existence we believe ; yet the following interesting letter from the that is of no great consequence now, since the old account book has Keystone :— been found ; the minutes of Lodge No. 3, from 1758 to 1769 ; aud the To the Editor of the Keystone. minutes of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania, " Ancients," 1779. DEAR SIR AND BROTHER . prior to 29th July —The grea fc value to the Masonic Fra across any old Masonio writings will confer a ternifcy in America of the recentl Brethren coming y discovered Account Book 0 Committee of the Grand Lodge and the Grand one of fche several Lodges established in favour on the Library , the city of Philndelphi Lodge itself if they will at once notify any of the committee or the abou t 1730-31, cannot be too highly estimated. , Grand Lodge Officers. Anything bearing marks of antiquity may be We have for some years known , without a shadow of a doubt, the following : Thafc Daniel Coxe of the greatest value. , of New Jersey, was by his own ap- I plication and that of " several other In reply to many letters, would say that a personal examination Brethren residing and about book satisfies me that it is one to reside "in New York, of the St. John's Lodge account of tho New Jersey and Pennsylvania, appointed , -mnnt-, vnlnnble contributions to the nast bisfcorv of Masonrv in this on June 5, 1730, Provincial Grand Master of New York, New Jersey furnishes us with the names of the earl and Pennsylvania. By this city. It y or firsfc members. preamble to the Deputation the fact be the means of finding other important is established , not by any evidence particularl Ifc may papers, among the y in this country, bufc descendants of these first members. by the highest Masonic authority, fche Archives of the Grand Lodge of England, whose Grand Master granted the Deputation , and where Fraternally, the copy was on file in 1863. It is safe to infer that Coxe acted CHARLES E. METER, P.M. 295, under the powers granted him within a short time after he had Chairman Library received the Deputation, allowing the usual delay of several months Com. G.L. of Pa. for transmission to this country, and we may safely conclude that the Lodge Sfc. John's, whose accounts we have examined, was estab- lished late in the fall of 1730, and thafc William Allen, Button, SUMMER FREEMASONRY. Thompson, Harfc , Nicholson, Emerson, Hart Boude and Pringle, To the Editor of the FREEMASON'S CHRONICLE. were Masons prior to ifcs formation, and that Benja min Franklin was the first initiate, as he is charged with an entrance fee. DEAR SIR AND BROTHER,—The commencement of the holiday sea- It has been admitted by Bro. Norton and others, thafc there was son reminds me of a little trouble land a few others, lovers of nature, no doubt of the existence of a Lodge in Philadelphia, but they seem occasioned our worthy W.M. last summer. Ifc had been fche custom to question its legality, or thafc ifc was in correspondence or com. of many of our members, whether good or bad I will not now argue, munication wifch Provincial Grand Master Coxe. to attend our Lodge meetings, which are held in a delightful parfc of Thafc this Lodge of which tbe account book has been discovered, the suburbs of London, just long enough to hear the minutes read, and was a lawful assemblage of Masons, duly formed into a Lodge as then leave the Master and his Officers to get through the work while fully and legally as any Masonic Lodge afc thafc day, cannot be to we enjoyed ourselves in the open country. This arrangement had our mind questioned . We think Bro. Norton and others do not continued so long thafc ifc was almost looked upon as an institution, bring to mind the state of Masonry from its organisation in 1717 when, to our amazement, our new Master expressed his determination to fche date in question . There were no warrants in those days to to put a stop to it. Wo resented the innovation and, as I have al- attest its lawful origin. It will be interesting to know when the ready said, some little trouble resulted. Since then I and my'friends first warrants were issued to Masonic bodies- not deputations to have had time for reflection , and we have come to the conclusion individuals or Provincial Grand Lodges, but to Lodges, and the that our new W.M. was right in the main, although we think perhaps power and authority granted in these first warrants. But for evi- he will be able to adopt a happy medium during the cominc season dence as to the legality of this Lodge under discussion, let us turn by giving us an hour or two in the fresh air away from the duties of to the Coxe deputation .* the Ledge and the pleasures of the banquet table. My reason in First, Coxe was authorized to constitute the Brethren (Free and writing to you, Sir, is, nofc so much to record our grievances or our Accepted Masons), now residing, &c, into one or more regular Lodge reconcilation as it is to ask you if you can suggest a way in which or Lodges, as he shall think fit, or as often as occasion may require. we may perform our dnties and yet have time to enjoy ourselves in This was authority to open Lodges at any time and place he saw fit, the fresh air. We do not wish to curtail onr Lodge work, that we and as often as occasion required. The record s of the Grand Lodo-e know should be done thoroughly and with due regard to decency, bnt of England, 29th January 1731, show thafc Coxe visited the Grand are we justified in curtailing the usual speeches ? For instance, is ifc Lodge, and was greeted as Provincial Grand Master of North bad taste or does ifc show any disrespect to ignore all complimentary toasts except perhaps " The Queen and the Craft " " The W.M." and " Tho Visitors." If we have official sanction for this course * See copy of Coxe's and Price's Deputation in Part I., Early of proceeding we think our W.M. will adopt ifc, and we shall History of Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania, pages 8, 9and 10. Prepared be happy, by Charles E. Meyer, and published by Library Committee, Grand I am, yours, &c. Lodge of Pennsylvania. R USTIC us. ROYAL CLARENCE LODGE, No. 18*23. MAJOR GENERAL Cecil Ives, D.W.M. of tho Royal Clarence UNITED GRAND LODGE Lodgo, has received tho following communication s from Her Albany in reply to tho resolutions of OF Majesty and the Duchess of condolence passed afc the last meeting of tbo Royal Clarence fyicieni Jfree ana ^.cceptrtr gjUsons of (Sncjlanb Lodge:— From General the Right lion. Sir Henry Ponsonby, K.C.B. [C OPY .] His Royal Highness ALBERT E DWARD, PRINCE OF WALES, K.C, &c, &c, &c, Windsor Castle, April 2nd, 188-1. Dear General Ives,—I am commanded by the Queen to request MOST WORSHIPFUL G RAXD MASTER . that you will express to tho Oflicers and Brethren of tho Royal Clarence Lodge of Freemasons.Her Majesty 's sincere thanks for their kind address of condolence.—I am, &c, consequence of the mnch lamented death of His IN (Signed) HENRY F. PONSONBY . Royal Highness the Duke of Albany, K.G., Provin- cial Grand Master of Oxfordshire, Past Grand Warden , an Major-General Ives, D.M., Moyns Park. event which has filled the breast of every Mason with grief, it is ordered that the Grand Lodge and all subordinate Mr. R. H. Collins is commanded to thank the Royal Clarence Lodges be placed in Masonic mourning for the space of Lodge of Freemasons for their kind letter of sympathy addressed to three months from this date. the Duchess of Albany. The mourning to be worn hy Brethren individually to Claremont, Esher, April 5th. be as follows :— Grand Officers Present and Past—Three Rosettes of Black Crape on the Badges and ono afc the point of tho Chain or Collar just In consequence of the death of H.R.H. tho Duke of above the Jewel. Albany, the annual Freemasons' Club Masonic Ball, which Masters, Past Masters, and Master Masons—Three Black Crape was to have taken place on the 24th instant, at Caw te's Rosettes on Bndgo. Fellow Crafts and Entered Apprentices—Two Black Crape Rosettes Hotel, Soutbsea, will not be held this year. at the lower part of the Badge. White Gloves. By Command of the M.W. Grand Master, SHADWELL H. CLERKE , G.S. ROYAL ARCH. FREEMASONS' HALL, LONDON, W.C. —TO- 4*7*. April 1884 . OLD KING'S ARMS CHAPTER, No. 28. THE installation meeting of this old established Chapter was held An Especial Grand Lodge will be holden at Freemasons' at the Freemasons' Tavern , Great Qneen-streefc, on Monday, 7th insfc., when Comp. Terry performed the ceremopy in his most Hall, London, W.C, on Thursday, the 24th day of April able manner. Comps. Farnfield Z., Thomas H., W. Thomas J., W. instant, at Twelve for One o'Clock punctually, to Paas S.E , Money P.S.; Comps. Baron de Ferriere, M.P. for Chel- consider ancl resolve upon Addresses of Condolence on the tenham , Maudslay P.G.S.B. P.Z., and Miller were present, with the much regretted death of His Royal Highness tbe Duke of following Visitors :—Comps. Terry 174, Edmonds 1507, Griffiths 907, Albany, Provincial Grand Master of Oxfordshire and Dr. Corrfe Jackson P.S. 534 The ceremony of exaltation was mos fc K.G., , ably performed by the noting M.E.Z. After tho usual tender of hearty Past Grand Warden, and to arrange for their presentation. good wishes from fche Visitors, tho rest of the business, which in- cluded the appointment of Officers for the ensuing year, was attended to, the Chapter was closed in the usual manner, and the Com- As a mark of respect for the memory of the deceased panions retired for refreshment, and thoroughly enjoyed the excellent Duke of Albany, the Supreme Council, 33°, for England, fare which had been prepared by Comp. Dawkins. After the usual interval the M.E.Z., in proposing the health of Her Majesty, asked Wales, and the Dependencies of the British Crown, direct the Companions to join him in drinking the health of the Queen , who that mourning shall be worn in all Rose Croix Chapters had so lately had a dear son taken from her in so sudden a man- nnder their obedience for a period of three months. ner ; he hoped she might be endowed with resignation and h ealth to bear the trial which had been placed upon her. With the nexfc toast, that of the Grand Z., the Grind H., and tho Grancl J., was Provincial Grand Mark coupled the namo of Comp. Maudslay P.G.S.B. This Companion The Rev. Canon G. R. Portal, thanked the members oF the Chapter for the honour they had dono Master of the Province of Hampshire and the Isle of him in associating his name with tho toasfc ; it gave him mn -h Wight, summoned a Special Grand Lodge at the Masonic pleasure to bo present amongst them and rejoi n his old Chapter. Hall, Southampton, for Wednesday afternoon , to adopt Comp. Maudslay also spoko very feelingly as to tbe loss which the addresses of cond olence with Her Majesty tho Queen , Grand Z. had sustained in the death of his brother. This trial had been borne with thafc Christian fortitude which it was to H.R.H. the Prince of Wales M.W.P.G.M., and H.R.H. be hoped all Royal Arch Masons would strive to feenre. the Duchess of Albany, on the lamented death of H.R.H. Comp. Farnfield P.Z. then proposed the health of the M.E.Z., to the Duke of Albany P.G.M. whom many tliauks were duo for tho manner in which he had pliyed the host that evening. The M.E.Z. in responding said that, ut fortu- nately, for the last 18 months his health had been in a very bad At tho regular meeting of the Lodge of Harmony, state • feeling, however, somewhat better, he would strive to properl y perform his duties during his year of office. He then proposed the No. 309, at Fareham, on Thursday the 3rd inst., the W.M. health of the Exaltee ; he felt sure their new Companion would (the Rev. A, C. Hervey) moved a vote of condolence with do credit to the Chapter, and hoped he would be a constan t H.R.H. the Duchess of Albany. attendant. On responding, the Exaltee thanked the M.E.Z. for his kindness. Ho had been mosfc impressed with the ceremony. He could assert that ho loved the Craft clearly ; and dnring his short the floral tributes sent to Windsor on the experience he had endeavoured to attai n thafc knowledge which every Amongst Master Mason should acquire. He would continue to uso the same occasion of the funeral of the late Duke of Albany was exertions in the Royal Arch. The M.E.Z. then proposed tho htalth one presented by the Masons of the Province of Oxford of the 2nd and 3rd Principals; this was responded to by Banvi de. through their Deputy Provincial Grand Master, Bro. Ferriere, M.P. for Cheltenham , who expressed the pleasure ifc always Reginald Bird. It represented the jewel of a Provincial gavo him to meet tho Companions. Ho thanked them for having* placed him in office ; he had already passed through the Rose Croi x Grand Master, and measured four feet across outer ring ; and Mark degrees ; but ho was most deeply interested iu tho ll'iy.il it was composed of choicest white flowers—lilac , lily of Arch . The next toast was that of tho Visitors, namely, Comps. valley, eucharis, gardenias, callas, polyanthus, acacia, Terry, Edmonds (Metropolitan Chapter) 1507, and Dr. Jackson 534, &c , &c, and maiden hair foliage ; the name " Oxon " who hud all kindl y assisted that evening. The thanks of the C apter were also due to Comp. Griffith , who had been obliged to leavn r arl v "was composed of forget-me-nots, the centre square and very ably exalted their candidate. star ; this latter in in the evening. This Companion compass with triangle or five pointed This was severally responded to by the ^Visitors, after which tha forget-me-nots , tho compasses golden jonquils, ancl the health of the P.Z.'s was proposed , namely, Comps. Farnfield and square purple violets ; the whole surmounted by a very Colls ; especial allusion waa also made to Comp. Paas S.E. and P.Z., graceful spray of acacia, fully carrying out the traditional who had done much good work for the Polish National Lodge and Chapter, ancl also their own Chapter. Comp. Paas, in responding, history of a Masonio grave. The wreath was a perfect y alluded to him ; he ' thanked the Companions for having so especiall specimen of the Florist s art, and to Masons was specially was very glad to find that they were getting younger members to interesting, It was made by Messrs. Dick Radclyffe joi n the Chapter. After this the Janitor's toaafc brought to a con- and Co. clusion a very pleasant evening's entertainment. The usual Committee Meeting of the Royal Masonic MARK MASONRY. Benevolent Institution was held on Wednesday, 2nd —iu.— inst. at Freemasons' Hall, Bro. J. M. Case P.G.D. presiding. 235. LEOPOLD LODGE, NO. The death of two male and two female annuitants was an- 31st nit., was to havo been held theannual lnstallation ON Monday, nounced by the Secretary, and a letter read from Bro. Sir Festival of this Lodge, at Reading, but on receipt of the news of J. B. Monckton, acknowledging the thanks of the Com. the lamented death of H.R.H. tho Duke of Albany, it was decided to mitteo tendered him for his presidency at the last Festival pospono the Festival, and hold a regular Lodge instead , for the . purpose of passing suitable resolutions expressive of the sorrow of The report of the Audit Committee was submitted, and all M.M. Masons and tho members of this Lodgo in particular at the adopted. It shows that there is a balance of upwards of untimely death of tho Prince, whose name stands first enrolled on £7000 in favour of tho Institntion, and of thia sum it its list of members and after whom the Lodge was named. Tho was arranged that £2000 should be invested—£1000 each Hall Lodge, which was well attended , was hold at the Masonio , for the Male and Female Funds. It was arranged that Greyfriars-road, under the presidency of Bro. S. Bradley W.M., and the the following resolution was moved by Bro. Edward Margrett customary visit of tho Stewards of tho Institution sho uld P.M., seconded by Bro. T. J. Pulley P.M., and carried unanimously. take place, and a Committee having been appointed to '•' That the Leopold Lodgo of M.M.M., No. 235, deeply deploring tho draw up the annnal report, and some formal business loss whioh Mark Masonry in general, and this Lodge in particular having been disposed of, the meeting was brought to a has sustained by the untimely death of H.R.H. Prince Leopold, Duke of Albany, K.G., P.G.M.M.M. (whoso name stands first conclusion. enrolled on its list of members), desires to offer a floral wreath at his funeral as a last fraternal token. The Lodge also desires to Our readers, aud indeed members of the Craft gene- offer to Her Most Gracious Majesty the Queen and to H.R.H. the rally, will regret to learn that Bro. H. G. Buss, Assistant Duchess of Albany a humble tribute of condolence and sympathy is in this their sudden bereavement." The floral wreath, which was Grand Secretary, prevented from attending to his official a most handsome one, was supplied by Mr. Phippen , of Broad-street, duties through ill health. We hope that Bro. Bass will, Reading. It measured about thirty inches in diameter, and was ere long, be restored, and that he may long be fonnd in composed of a fringe of ferns and a very effective arrangement of his customary place in the G rand Secretary's Office. splendid gardenias, white tea roses, camellias, lilies of the valley and other choice white flowers. The name of the Lodge was worked in tho circle, in the centre of which was a special emblem The meetings of the Industry Lodge of Instruction, of tho Order, a triangle, formed of purple hyacinths and red azaleas— No. 186, will be resumed at the Railway Hotel, West the Mark Masonic colours. Within tho triangle the number of the Hampstead (close to the West Hampstead Station, Metro- Lodge, 235, was worked. The wreath was on view in Mr. Phippen's shop window on Thursday,' and attracted a great deal of attention , politan Railway), on Wednesday, the 16th inst., when the On the 5th inst. a deputation from tho Leopold Lodge, consisting ceremony of Installation will be rehearsed by Bro. John of Bros. S. Bradley aud T. J. Pulley, attended at Windsor and pre- G. Horsey W.M. 186, P.M. 1892, P.M. 1619, P.G.D.C. sented the floral wreath at the Castle. Surrey. The Lodge will be opened afc seven p.m. precisely. FITZWILLIAM LODGE, No. 277. ON Tuesday afternoon, the 8th instant, the annual festival of We have pleasure in announcing that Bro. John Probert this Lodge was celebrated at Freemasons' Hall, Malton, when will give a Concert at Myddelton Hall, Upper Street, the installation of Bro. W. Constable, tho W.M . elect, took place according to ancient custom. The ceremony of installation was im- Islington, N., on Thursday evening, 24th instant, to com- pressively performed by Bro. T. B. Whytehead P.G.M.O., and the mence at 8 o'clock. Among the vocalist who will support W.M. then invested his Officers , as follow :—Bro. S. Chadwick our worthy brother on this occasion are Miss Ambler, Miss P.P.G.J.O. I.P.M., John Hudson S.W.. J. W. Marshall P.P.G.O. J W., Woodhatch , Miss Clara Myers, Madame Jenny Pratt ; A. W. Walker M.O., J. B. Nicholls P.G.S.B. S.O., T. M. Goldie Messrs. Bicknell Young and W. H. Brereton. Messrs. J.O., Rev. W. G. Chilman P.G. Chaplain Chaplai n, A. W. Walker Hump J. Stark Mus. Bac, and Fountain Meen will Treasurer, James Buckle Secretary, W. Heokley Registrar of Marks, hrey , W. J. Marshall Organist, George Fitchett D.C, R. J. Smithson S.D., act as conductors. M. F. W. Williamson J.D., W. R. Metcalfe I.G., Spiegelhalter and T. C. Clongh Stewards. At the conclusion of Lodge business, a grand banquet was served up at Bro. Fitchett's, the Talbot Hotel, the Justice Lodge of Instruction, No. 147.—On Thursday, repast being of the usual first-rate description for which thia house is 3rd instant, at the Brown Bear, High-street, Deptford . Present— noted. The newly-installed W.M. presided, and was supported by Bros. Banks W.M., Freeman S.W., Pitt J.W., Speight P.M. Secretary, a goodly number of Officers and brethren, as well as by several dis- Williams S.D., Penrose J.D., Ingram I.G. ; P.M.'s Bros. Hatchings tinguished visitors. After the banquet the usual toasfc list was gone Preceptor, Good, and J. W. Freeman ; also Bros. Smith and Catt. through, and a mosfc agreeable evening was spent. The visiting After preliminaries, the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed, Bro. brethren included Bros. C. F. Matier Grand Master's Lodge G.W. Smith candidate. Lodge was advanced to the third degree and the P.P.D.G.M. Lancashire, Charles Lane 319 Grand Master's Lod^e ceremony of raising rehearsed, Brother Smith again personating the P.M. 39 and P.G.D. England, T. B. Whytehead York P.G.M.O., candidate. Lodge was resumed in the firsfc degree and closed in due M. Lackenby S.D. York Lodge T.I., and Edwin Greenwood 95, form. Brethren residing in the neighbourhood are mosfc cordially Scarborough. invited to attend this Lodge of Instruction. On 10th April, Broa. Milbonrn W.M., 3. Bedford Williams S.W., DRIFELT LODGE, No. 291. Fisher J.W., S. R. Speight P.M. Sec, Dale S.D., Pitt J.D., Ingram I.G., Good P.M. aud several others. Lodge was opened and the installation meeting of this Lodgo was held , THE on the 2nd insfc., minutes were read. The ceremonies of passiug and raising were afc the Masonic Hall, Driffield. Bro. Chadwick the I.P.M., in rehearsed Bro. Ingram candidate. Lodge was resumed and Bro. the absence of Bro. M. M. Reynard the W.M., , , took the chair, and Williams was elected W.M. for the ensuing Th ursday. A vote of opened the Lodge in accordance with ancient formalities, after which thanks was ordered to bo recorded on the minutes for the able the chair was assumed by Bro. Walter Reynolds P.M. 12 P.G.D.C. of manner in which Bro. Milbourn performed the duties of the chair land the Installing Master , and Eng , , and Bro. John Dunn , who had dis- then Lodge was closed. charged the duties of the Senior Warden 's chair during the past year with exemplary zeal, was presented as the W.M. elect and was duly Kingsland Lodge of Instruction, No. 1693.—A meet- installed. Bros. J. R. Ansdell W.M. 182 P.P.G.S.B. Lincolnshire, ing was held on Monday, 7th instant, at Bro. Baker's, Cock Tavern, E. Bryan W.M. 281 P.G.J.O., and A. P. Wilson P.M. P.P.G.S.W . N. Highbury. Present—Bros. Hunt W.M., Clark S.W., Turner J.W., and E. Yorkshire assisting. The newly installed Master having been Collingridge Secretary, Dixie S.D., Treadwell J.D., Ware I.G., saluted with honours invested his Officers for the ensuing year as Trewinnard Preceptor ; also Bros. Alford , Killick, Godolphin, and follows :—Bros. M. M. Reynard I.P.M., J. Elgey S.W. and Treasurer, other brethren. After preliminaries, the ceremony of raising was J. Scott Wilson J.W., S. Chadwick Chaplain, Hy. Hargreaves M.O., rehearsed, Bro. Rhodes candidate. Lodge was resumed to the firsfc John T. Kirby S.O., Geo. S. Highmoor J.O. and D.C, Waiter degree. Brother Trewinnard was unanimously re-elected Preceptor, Highmoor Secretary and Reg. of Marks, Robinson S.D., Hy. Watson and Bro. Moreland 1693 a member. Bro. Clark, W.M. 141, will J.D., T. Bowman I.G., and G. H. Potts Tyler and Steward. A vote occupy the chair of K.S. during Lodge work on the annnal supper of condolence was passed, on the motion of Bro. G. S. Highmoor, to night, 21st April. The brethren will assemble at 7 o'clock prompt, Her Majesty and H.R.H. the Duchess of Albany. After Lod"o was and supper will be placed on table at 7*30. Tickets can be had of closed the customary toasts received full justice ; that of the newly tho several Stewards, or of Bro. Isaac P.M. 1693 P.Z. 188 who will installed Master being especially mosfc heartily given and responded occupy the chair ; Bro. Forgo P.M. 1950 W.M. 619 will take the to. Bros. A. P. Wilson aud Bryan acknowledged the toast of The vice chair. Provincial Grand Officers , Bros. Reynolds the Installing Ma ster New Finsbury Park Lodge of Instruction, No. 1695. Bros. Smith, Hind nnd others the Visitors, Bro. J. Scott Wilson —At the Hornsey VVood Tavern , on Tuesday, the 1st instant. Pre- the Officers. Bro. J. Ansell acted throughout as, and proved himself sent—Bros. Mercer W.M., Hall as Preceptor, Giller S.W., Oldis a most excellent, D.C. The Tyler's toast brought a very enjoyable J.W., Berry Secretary, Moon S.D., Haynes J.D., Knight I.G., and meeting to a termination. several other brethren. Lodge was opened in due form, the minutes of last meeting were read aud confirmed. Bro. Little having offered Brother Thomas, Bull P.M. 145, will be pleased to himself as a candidate the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed. meet any brethren who are interested in securing the Lodge opened in the second degree and the ceremony of passing was election of Lionel Blenkinsop rehearsed, Bro. Tremere being candidate. Lodge opened in third, Manby, on Wednesday nexfc , and closed iu third and second degrees. Brother Giller was then the 16th instant, at the Union Tavern, Air Street, Regent elected W.M. for the ensuing week, and Lodge was closed and ad- Street, at 7*30 o'Clock. journed . Chase, Lawrence, Mitchel, and others, will assuredly con- PROGRESS. tribute to the progress of any Mason in Masonic law and now find that thoy practice. Masonry, as now constituted , is a regularly EVEN the Chinese and Japanese too must advance. graduated system of progress, from tho first degree to tho Tho Entered Apprentice must advance to the Fellow third in the Lodge; from tho fourth to tho seventh in the Craft and then become a Master Mason, aud in time may Chapter ; and the eighth and ninth iu tho Council. become an Officer in his Lodgo and the Master oP it; and These nine degrees constitute Ancient Craft Masonry ; in due time become a Grand Master of Masons. To do this and no one can be well educated or informed upon the he must advance in tho knowledge, not only of the rituals ritualism of the Institution of the modern era withont of the degrees, but in the laws, practice, and usages of having carefully studied the dogmas and tho morals of each Masonry. During our service in tho office AVO hold in and all of theso several degrees. Those who havo philoso- Grand Lodge, and acting as Librarian, we are frequently phically studied Masonry havo fully appreciated tho gradu- appealed to by the young Mason, and often by the newly ated system, and know that it is the true method of " com- installed Master and Wardens, as to what books we would munication ," by symbols and allegories. recommend them to read to obtain a more intimate know- In the First degree—the great lesson is " Faith ' —trust ledge of Masonry. in God—or no obligation could possibly be effectual to Oftentimes the Master wants ! to take from the library secure the fidelity of the neophyte, and tho lessons are Mackey's Jurisprudence, Mackey's Parliamentary Law, addressed to his moral faculties. Tho Fellow Craft is Chase's Digest, &c. It has occurred to us that every taught the value and necessity of the knowledge of the Lodge in the whole country should own copies of certain sciences, and the lessons aro addressed to his intellectual Masonic works, ancl require, by their by-laws, that these faculties. works shall be transmitted regularly every year by the The Master Mason's degreo originally, now the third retiring Worshipful Master to his successor upon his in the scale, is to teach the Mason that tho morality of tho installation, and that the latter shall be publicly charged to first , and the intellectual cultivation in the second , are to make them his study and constant reference. qualify him for the spiritual life which is illustrated in the At the present day each Grand Lodge has its own pecu- third degree. liar digest *, therefore it is not for us, in this paper, to The fourth, which is a supplement to the second, teacher dictate as to whioh author's works would bo preferable. that man should bo industriously employed in the quarry The Grancl Lodge should indicate to its Lodges the works of life, to perfect the work given to him to execute, by a preferred. In this way the Masters of Lodges would written law, so that ifc shall pass the test of the Gr.ind become proficient in the questions which ordinarily arise Overseer, and bo adapted to the appropriate use in tho in our Lodges. spiritual building. The fifth degree teaches the important Of course the Constitution of the Grand Lodge and lesson of a due preparation for the governing of tho Craft, by-laws of the particular Lodge should invariably be read by careful adherence to the laws of tho Institution , its and studied, not only by tho Worshipful Master, but by the customs and the ancient landmarks so that tho affairs of Wardens and other Officers . the Lodge may be harmoniously and successfully conducted. There is also another matter which would add greatly The sixth degree is simply to teach that there should bo to the progress of the members, namely, to have a sufficient a successful and joyful perfecting and completion of all number of the printed Proceedings of the Grand Lodge enterprises, and that every Masonic work should be so supplied, so that all the members who so desire might conducted and finished, that it may be dedicated to the have an opportunity of reading not only the regular Pro- service of the one living and true God. ceedings of the Grand Lodge, but also the reports on cor- The seventh degree, originally the Master's degree , respondence. crowns fche structure of Masonry, and fui'nishes an intel - The Grand Lodge of the District of Columbia has ligible key to all Masonic mysterie?,—and tho neophyte always furnished, gratuitously, to the members of the who has successfully passed through the preceding steps, Lodges copies of the Annual Proceedings in such numbers grades or degrees, and has philosophically studied the that all who wish can get a copy. meanings (exoteric) of the symbols and allegories, will hore In consequence of this system the members are con- learn the " Truth " for which he has bee n in search in stantly making progress in the proper knowledge of Masonic all his former steps. The Royal Master s ancl Sulocb matters, and it is remarked that there is not a more in- Mason's degrees rationally account for matters encountered telligent body of Masons anywhere than in the District of in the preceding degrees. Some havo held thafc these Columbia, and we attribute this to the above mentioned degrees should precede the Royal Arch Wo do not fact of the free distribution of the printed Proceedings believe that the Select Mason's degree should bo given among the brethren. It is true thafc some Masons among prior to the Royal Arch. In tho fi rsfc place, tho history us, more shame to them for it, would be willing to curtail of the degree, its origin and purpose, forbid it fro:n being our Proceedings by loppiugoff the report on correspondence, communicated to any ono below the Royal Arch , yet these never read , arid are so few that they do nofc raise for ifc rationall y accounts for fche mysteries un folded their voice in Grand Lodge against it. The avidity shown in that degree. To confer ifc prior to the Royal by tho large majority to get hold of the Proceedings when Arch requires a total change of both rituals and issued, ancl the anxious inquiries nightly propounded as to explanations as was dono in Maryland, the district of how soon they will be ready, convinces us that to deprive Columbia and Virginia , tho onl y two States where them of this privilege would be seriously felt and certainly the Grand Chapters held possession of these degrees kicked against in this jurisdiction. ancl conferred them prior to the Royal Arch. Mary land , Now we infer from this that if in other jurisdictions the following the District of Col u mbia, has dropped tbom from same liberal policy were to be followed , the Grancl Lodges the Curriculum , and formed her own independent Councils would find a great increase in the interes t manifested by and Grand Council. Virginia alone holds to tho modern. the brethren, and moreover there would be greater pro- way. Any intelli gent philosophical Mason must wc that gress in the knowledge of the vital principles of Masonry. tbe Select Mason should follow the Royal Arch.— Voice of Throu gh the Voice of Masonry, so widely disseminated , Masonry. we trust that this subject will attract the attention of tbe more advanced Masons and those who lead in all o-ood The following festival s have been neld during the works, and more particularly in distributing the Annual week afc Freemasons' Tavern : — Proceedings among the brethren . It is true that three Monday, 7th—Lod go of Joppa , Old Kinjjs ' Arms Chap t er, Caslon copies are sent to each Lodge, and the stereot Lodge, Urban Chapter ; Tuesday, 9th— Wanderer.,' Lolge, Jeru- ype order ' is on the back of each : " To be read in open Lod " salem Chapter, Prudent Brethren Chapter ; Wednesday , Kuoc i go, Lodge, Lodge of Fidelity ; Thursday, 10th—Iloso of Sharon Chap ter, yet how often is that order neglected ? and how few of Polish National Lodge, Lodge of Regularity ; Saturday , 12; h— Duke the brethren are present to hear the reading ? and more- of Cornwall Lod ge. over the repor t on correspondence is never read in open Lodge, as these reports, to be worth reading, are too H OT.LOWAY 'S PUT,?.—Easy Disc-tiou.—Theso admirable Pills cannot bo too highly appreciated for the wholesome power they exert over all disorders of the lengthy for the Lodge-room. These must be carried home, stomach, liver, bowels, ami kidneys. They instantaneously relieve and and there carefully read , and the steadily work out a thorough cure, and in its course dispel bcndichc. bilious- best parfc of them enre ness, flatulence, aud depressio n of spirit. It is wonderful to wt'ch tho daily fully considered ; for in these reports are collected the improvement of the complexion , ns Hollowav's Pills purify U H > blond anil restore plumpness to the face which had lost both flrsh and colour. Th-'so opinions, upon Masonic questions, of tbe most advan :ed Pills combine every excellence desirable iu a domestic remedy. The most, thinkers of the present day, and whose opinions are certain aud beneficial results tlow from the occasional use of this regulating medicine ; even persons in health, or when following sedentary occupation " valuable, and when compared wifch the works of Mackey; •will find it an invaluable aperient. " SALUTATION ," NEWGATE STREET. E. LIEBMANN (U RBAN LODGE, NO. 1196), PROPRIETOR.

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The Proprietor will be happy to supply particulars as to Tariff , Scale of Charges, &c, Ifcrp I 8Urs0irix|it^.tttttti0it fur (&xxh, §krp l SStasmric fitstiiit&tt for <&ixU, ST. JOHN'S HILL , BATTERSEA RISE , S.W. ST. JOHN'S HILL , BATTERSEA RISE , S.W. Chief Patroness : Chief Patroness : HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN. . HER MAJESTY THE QTJEEN. Grand Patron and President : Grand Patron and President : H.E. H IGHNESS THE PJIINCE OF WALES, K.G., &e., M.W.G.M. H.E. HIGHNESS THE PRINCE OF WALES, K.G., &o., M.W.G.M. Grand Patroness: Grand Patroness : EK OYAL IGHNESS THE RINCESS ALES H E H P or W . HER R OYAL HIGHNESS THE PRINCESS OF WALES. THE NINETY-SIXTH ANNIVERSARY FESTIVAL of this Institution will tako place QTJAETERLY GENERAL COURT of the Governors and A Subscribers of this Institution will bo held in tho HAM. of tho "FBEE- On WEDNESDAY, the 21st MAY next, MAsoifs' TATEBJT, Great Queen-street, Lincoln's Inn Fields, London, on Satur- day, the 19th day of April 18*1, at Twelve o'Clock precisely, on the General TJrrDEB THB PUESIMJfCY OP THE Business of the Institution, to Elect 23 Girls into the School from a list of RIGHT HON ". THE LORD BROOKE , M.P. | 35 approved Candidates, and to consider Notice of Motion as under. The E.W. PJIOV. GRAND MASTER ESSEX . I Election will commence at One o'clock (or after the usual business is over). W. Bro. F. A. PHILBRICK, Q.C, P.G.D., D.P.G.M. Essex, President I NOTICE OF MOTION. of the Board of Stewards. | - By Bro. "ROBERT GREY F.G.D., "Vice-Patron :— W. Bro. BURDETT-COTJTTS, W.M. 2030, Treasurer. " That in consideration of the valuable services rendered to the Insti- tution by Bro. Charles Hammerton, Honorary rank, with the privileges W. Bro. CHARLES IIAJIJIERTON, Chairman of Ladies' Stewards. attaching thereto, be conferred upon Mrs. Hammerton." *#* Brethren willing to serve the office of Steward are very greatly F. B. W. HEDGES, needed ; they will much oblige by forwarding their names as early as Secretary. possible to the Secretary, who will gladly gire any information OFFICES—5 FREEMASONS' HALI, GREAT QUEEN STREET, LONDON, required. W.C. E. E. W. HEDGES, Secretary. OrriCES—5 FuEEJtAsojrs' HALI, GREAT QUEEN STREET, LONDON, W.O. Noiv Beady, Grown Svo, 96 pp, SECON D APPLICATION , Apri l 1884. Price One Shilling, To the Governors and Subscribers of the Royal Fre e by Post on receipt of 24 Halfpenny Stamps , Masonic Institution for Boys. 1 THE favour of the VOTES and INTEREST of the Governors and OCCASIONAL PAPERS Siibscribers is earnestly solicited on bohalf of ON LIONEL BLENKINSOP J. MANBY, AGED 9 YEARS. THE HISTORY OF FREEMASONRY. Tho Candidate's father, Bro. .TOHW G. HAND?, was initiated in the Sincerity Lodgo, No. 292, Liverpool, in 1859, and on his removal to London joined "Pru- Written expressly for delivery in Lodges of Instruction. dent Brethren Lodge, No. 115, and the Chapter, and continued to be a subscrib- ing member of the same until his death , which took place in January 1883. He LONDON : W. W. MORGAN, leaves a widow and four young children very inadequately provided for. KLVIDEKK ORKS ERMES ILL ENTONVILLE Proxies will be thankfully received by the widow, Mrs. MANBY, Ashwick B W , H H , P , N. Cottage, Oakhill, Bath. AND BY ORDER OP ALL BOOKSELLERS. VOTES AND INTEREST ARE SOLICITED FOR Secretaries of Lodges of Instruction can be supp lied MRS. JANE TRIBE, aged 63, carriage free, at 10/- per dozen. WIDOW of Brother George Henry Tribe, who was initiated 1858 in No. G01, Lyttclton, Now Zealand ; joined No. 609, Chriatchnrch, Now MA-SOiSriC LECTURE. Zealand ; was first "Worshipful Mnster of No. 1241, Ross, New Zealand ; sub- sequently District Grand Chaplain Westland; and District Grand Treasurer "KNOBS AND EXCRESCENCES." North Island, New Zealand, BUO. JAMES STEVENS P.M. P.Z. is open to accept invitations Votes thankfully received by for the delivery of this LECH/BE in MEiHoroi.iTAif or PKOVIYCIAI. LODSBS, Mr. C. BECKINGHAM , .115 Strand ; or by or LODGES or IifSTRtrcTioir. Bro. C. J. PERCE VAL (V.P.), 8 Tiiiirloc Place, S.W. No Lecture Fee ; travelling expenses oulyaccopted. Address—Clapham, 8.W. %8»I gtaswrit Institution for gags, ** WOOD GREEN, LONDON, N. Grand Patron: HF.R MAJESTY THE QUEEN . President : His R OYAL H IGHNESS THE PRINCE OF WALES, K.G., M.W.G.M. QUARTERLY GENERAL COURT of the Governors and Sub- ' Tavern , Great Queen A scribers will be held in the Large Hall, Freemasons Street. Lincoln's Inn Fields, London, on Monday, the 21st day of April 1881, for PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF SUFFOLK. of the ordinary business of the Institution. the transaction (Prom tbe East Anglia n Daily Times.) To elect a Treasurer for the year ensuing. or Annual, Subscribers, as members of tho General emergency meeting of Provincial To elect twelve Life, ON Monday afternoon last an Committee for the year ensuing. Grand Lodge was held at the Freemasons* Hall, Ipswich, for To consider tbe following Notices of Motion :— the purpose of passing resolutions of condolence with the Royal 1 By Bro. ROBERT MARTIN : To insert as Section 3 in Law 63, after tho the Dnke of Albany, word " thereof" Family npon the death of His Royal Hisjhness — fnl Master of tbe •* A Lodge or Masonic Body may, under similar conditions, place a duly who wns connected with the Province as tho Worship qualified Boy in the Institution, by an annnal payment of Fifty Pounds, Royal Clarence Lodge, at Clare, from which place Princo Leopold in lieu of such sum of One Kindred and Seventy-eight Pounds, pro- took tho title of Earl of Clarence. It had been generally hoped in vided that tho Lodge, or MasTiic Body, nominating snch Boy, shall give such guarantee for the continuous annual payment of Fifty the Province thafc this connection witb Suffolk wonld have induced Pounds during the timo such Boy shall remain in the Institntion as tho the late Dnke to attend the annual Provincial Grand Lodge, which it General Committee may require." had been arranged to hold at Clare. The Lodge was presided over, 2. By Bro. A. F. GODSON; Vice-Patron, on behalf of tho House Committee, in the absence of the Right Worshipfnl Provincial Grand Master Bro. 61 ho amended so as to road in future— that Rule Lord Waveney, by tbe Worsh ipfnl Deputy Grand Master Bro. the " All Candidates for admission to the Institution (excepting thoso who muster of brethren before the passing of this Resolution have been placed on tho list of Rev. 0. J. Martyn, who was supported by a large , accepted Candidates) shall, before admission, be required to pass an including tho Earl of Limerick Prov. G.M. Bristol, N. Traoy P.G. examination , or be certified by a competent person as having passed an Seo. 376, B. P. Grimsey P.P.S.G.W. 959, R. C. M. Rmiso P.G.C. 81, examination, as follows :—If the Candidate Vie nnder the age of nine S. R. A. years at the time of admission, the examination shall be in tho First Cecil Ives P.P.G.S. Oxon 1823, W. P. Mills P.G.S.W. 376, Standard of the Government Education Department ; if he be between Anness P.G.J.D. 376, T. Grimwood P.P.G.R. 81, B. Gall P.G.S.D. 81, the ages of nine and ten, he must pass in the Second Standard ; and if J. M. Harvey P.P.G.P. 936, J. R. Thompson P.P.G.S.B. 1008, over the age of ten years, then he must pass an examination equal to T. Noblo P.G.J.D. 225, J. M. Cmova, the Third Standard of the same." A. Barber P.P.G.S.B. 225, P.G.S.W. 1983, W. Armstrong P.G.J.D. 1592, G. Abbott P.P.G.S.B. To receive a Report from the " House and Bnilding Committee," and to con- sider the following Notice of Motion based thereon :— 225, J. F. Hills P.P.G.J.W., H. Sidney P.G.D. of Ceremonies By W. Bro. RATWHAM W. STEWART , V.-Pres., on bohalf of the House and 376, J. K. Sitlgwick P.P.G.R. 376, H. J. Wright P.P.G.P. Building Committee :— 936. W. Hart P.P.G.J.D. 332, J. A. Pettit P.P.A.D.C. 332, " That this Court do authorise the purchase of the Four Freehold Houses, J. M. Franks P.G. Steward 376 225, J. L. Brook W.M., Joh n being Nos. 1 to 4 Lindum Villas, "Wood Green, with the Freehold. Land Talbot P.M., A. W. Cook J.W. William Leathers S., E. Garwood attached thereto, being in all upwards of an acre, for the purpose of , the New Preparatory School, at a price not exceeding £3,200 ; P.M., W. J. Patterson, E. darken, Abbott Lord, Joseph Whitehead " That a Spacious Hall, available for Divine Service, and for tho General P.M., W. Sheppard, G. Curtis, James Napier P.G.J.D., A. Senton, Purposes of fcho Institution, be erected as a separate Building, on the R. Senton, E. Buckham W.M. 376, T. R. Elkington 376, F. C. land (the property of the Institution) situate nn the west side of the Atkinson 376, A. E. Smith W.M. 1983, R. K. Kasley W.M. 114 , A. present building, at a cost not exceeding £3,300 ; Caton W.M. 388 , S. Snow W.M. 959, J. C. Norman S.W. 332, W. H, " That the plans and suggestions submitted by the Consulting1 Surveyor, Bro. Robert Berridge, for the accommodation of Fifty Additional boys Hessey 81, C Emmerson 1224, J. E. Barnes S.W. 1823, F. W. Jen- in the New Buildings for the Preparatory School, bo approved and nings W.M. 1224, J. "W. Shepberd P.P.G.S.W . 1592, G. Gonld 957 adopted by this Court, on an estimated outlay of £6,C. '." Lodge having been opened, tbe Prov. Grand Secretary (Bro. N. Tracy) " That it be referred to the House and Building Committee to give effect to read the warrant of the Prov. Grand Master which was in the follow- these Resolutions." , ing terms :— To elect 23 Boys from an approved list of 53 candidates, reduced to 52 by the withdrawal of No. 38, GLOSTEK, HARRY PERCY OWEN-. PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OP SUFFOLK. N.B.—The * * denoting that the Candidate has a sister in tho R.M.I, for On the most lamentable and sudden decease of the late R.W. Bro. Girls should apply to No. ESLT , 31, B , and not to No. 35, CANTS'. and Prov . G.M. Oxford- The chair will be taken at Twelve H.R.H. Leopold Dnke of Albany P.G.W., o'clock at noon precisely. No. 1823 Clare, Tho ballot for the election of candidates will be declared open at One o'clock, shire, and W.M. of the Royal Clarence Lodge, , or earlier, should business permit, and will be closed at Threo o'clock Suffolk, the R.-W. the Provincial Grand Master of the Province of punctually. Suffolk directs :— By order, 1. That all private Lodges within tbe Province do adopt the FREDERICK BINCKES (P.G. Std.) for the four Lodge nights next ensuing Vice-Patron, Secretary. ordinary Masonic mourning OuriCE—6 Freemasons' Hall, Great Queen Street, W.C. after the receipt of these presents. 5th April 188-1. 2. Thafc a Provincial Grand Lodge of Emergency be convened witb all convenient speed to prepare an address of condolence to her Majesty the Qneen and to H.R.H. the Duchess of Albany on the grievous occasion . 86 TH ANNIVERSARY FESTIVAL , JUNE 1884. The said P.G.L. (E.) to bo in charge of the R.W.D.P.G.M., in the Indulgence and Sympathy are solicited -while absence of the P.G.M., for sufficiency reasons. maturing the altered arrangements consequent on Special.—The P.G.M. takes notice of the loss that the Province the sudden and lamented death of H.B.H. the Duke has sustained iu the sudden removal of this worthy and accomplished of Albany, who had intended to preside. Of these Brother, whose connection with the Craft has so recently been begun due notice will be given. and unhappily not to be perpetuated , such being the will of the G.A.TJ. I WAVENEY P.G.M. Prov. Suffolk. The Deputy Prov. Grand Master (Bro. the Rov. C. J. Martyn), in the name of the Prov. Grand Master, thanked the brethren mosfc THE IMPERIAL HOTEL sincerely for the way in which they bad responded to the invitation HOLBOEN VIADUCT, LONDON, given afc such very short notice, and said he was sure ifc was nofc necessary to offer any inducements to make the Freemasons of Adjoining tho TERMINTS of tho Losnoir CHATHAM and DOVER RAIMVAY, but distinct from tho Viaduct Hotel. Suffolk rally together on snch an occasion as the present, when all they bad to do was to draw np and agree upon, as be was quite sura THE BEST FURNISHED AND MOST COMFORTABLE HOTEL they would do unanimously, an address of condolence with Her IN LONDON. Albany in HOT & COLD WATER Majesty tbe Queen and Her Royal Higbness the Dnchcss of LAID ON IN ALL BED ROOMS. the very sad and unexpected death of the Duke of Albany, which had Tlie appointments tlirongliont NO nri-sutgcrt as to ensure domestic comfort. so lately occurred. Tbere conld be bnt one feeling in the mind of every single soul there present, and thafc was an earnest and heart- EVERY ACCOMMOD ATION FOR MASONIC LOD GE MEETINGS , felt wish that it might please the G.A.O.T.U., who hacl sent this blow, to help the bereaved mother and the widowed wife to bear their great public J &imms f t "5SO>Miuy jiSreahfaste. trial. On such occasions as these human consolations wero of little THE CRUSADERS LODGE , No. 1G77, AND PEBSEVERANCE LODGE , No. 1743, avail—they, to bo of any use, mnst be given by Him who sent the HOliD THEIR MEETINGS AT THIS ESTABLISHMENT . blow, who alone codld help the sufferer to bear it. Still, at the GOOD COOKING. FINE WINES. MODERATE CHARGES, same time, as he had occasion to know, these expressions of sympathy The Edison "Electric Ligrit. did help undoubtedly to alleviate the distress, and sorrow , and tho TARIFF on APPLICATION to Bro. A. BEG-BIE. pain , and therefore he was quite certain that they, one and all , were ready to do what little lay in their power to testify to Her Mosfc Gracious Majesty, and also to the Duchess of Albany, their sincere HOLLY BUSH TAVE RN , HAMPSTEAD , feelings of regret that it had pleased the Almighty to take from their (Close to the Fire Station). midst their beloved and honoured brother the Dokeof Albany. Many ACCOMMODATION for MASONIC LODGE MEETINGS and of thorn had been hoping to have seen H.R.H. down in the Province BANQUETS ; BALLS.and ASSEMBLIES : PAROCHIAL DINNERS : of Suffolk during tbe coming year. He had only resenfcl y, in a mosfc RIFLE, CRICKET, and FOOTBALL GATHERINGS, &c. Rail and Bus within easy distance. kindly and gracious manner, accepted the Mastership of the Clarence the Province) at Clare and they Tho members of the St. John's Lodgo, No. 107, have held their meetings at Lodge (almost the youngest Lodge in , this establishment for many years. had been hoping thafc daring his Mastershi p he would have personally Full particulars and Tariff on application to visited Clare. Had he clone so ifc was the wish of tho Prov. Grand 0. "SI. FBOUD, Proprietor. Master to be present, assisted by his Prov. Grand Officers , and pay all dne respect to Ifis Royal Highness. However, " Man proposes, General Ives, D. W.M. of the Clarence Lod ge, said, while the Lodge at God disposes," mid it had pleased the G.A.O.T.U. to take Clare wonld not think of inviting the Province to assist them in their brother away from them. All thoy rou'd do wonld bo to try and placing in the church at Clare a tablet to the memory of their late pour the balm of consolation in the bosom of the afflicted . Ho was W.M., they would undoubtedly feel it a great honour if the Province sure they would all join with him in those sentiments he had feebly should express a wish to be associated with them. Eventually, ou Attempted to express. It wonld ill become him, even if he could do the motion of the Prov. Grand Secretary, seconded by Bro. Sidney so, to go through the list of the excellences of their brother who was (Sec. 376) , it was resolved , " That this meeting of the Prov. Grand now taken from them. There conld be but one feeling amongst them, Lodge sanctions the idea of the Province joining in the testimonial to and he was sure they wonld all try to give that feeling expression the W.M. of the Clarence Lodge." It was also resolved that the by their votes thai day. If he might be allowed to add anything to Depnty Provincial Grand Master, the Provincial Grand Secretary, the memornndnm on the notice which the. Provincial Grand Master and Bro. Major-General Cecil Ives, be appointed a Committee for the had addressed to them , it would be thia—that votes of condolence purpose of carrying the resolution into effect. Ou tbe motion of the should be sent to Her Majesty the Qneen and to the Duchess of Deputy Provincial Grand Master a vote of thanks was accorded to Albany, and ho thongh t it wonld only be fifring that they, assembled the Right Worshipfnl Brother the Earl of Limerick for his kindness in Prov. Grand Lodsre, arcnld send a similar address to the Grand in attending the Lodge. Bro. the Earl of Limerick acknowledged Master of England , Ilia Roynl Highness the Prince of Wales, testifying the compliment, and said, having had the honour of knowing His their loyalty to himself and their participation in the sorrow and grief Royal Highness the Duko of Albany, he was convinced that not only with which he was now filled at the loss of his brother. He had always as a Prince did he most ably discharge the duties of hia high station, looked upon Mason ry as a thing so like their own gloriou s religion not only was he most anxious to take part in every effort that was that it combined together men of every sort and kind and class, and for the good of this country, bnt as a Freemason he was most zealons it was true of Masonry as it was true of religion that if ono member and earnest. He was this year to have presided at the Festival of suffered all the members suffered with it. That being so, he felt sure one of the great Masonic Charities, and iu everything he did he they might testify, aud he was sure it would be graciously received strove to do it thoroug hly and woll. Nat only the Craft and every if they did so testify, thoir sympath y with their Grand Master tho Order of Freemasonry, but the country generally, had suffered a very Prince of Wales. In conclusion , tho Deputy Provincial Gran d L-reat loss in the death of their most illustrious brother. In conclu- Master said no one could regret the absence of the Right Worshi pful sion , his lordship thanked the Lodge heartily for the kind reception Prov. Grand Mnster more than he did , except tho Prov. Grand Master they had given him. The Lodge was then closed in ancient form. himsel f , who had lately been appointed to a high office in Ireland, and hrd been obliged to go over to Connty Antrim to fulfi l some duties con- nected with the Lord Lieutenancy of that connty. He charged him PROVINCIAL GRAND CHAPTER OF SUFFOLK. (the Deputy Prov. Grand Master) to express to the brethren bis AFTE R tho close of tho Provincial Grand Lodge, those brethren hearty concurrence in what they were about to do, and his deep per - who were Companions of the Royal Arch met in Provincial sonal regret at the loss which the country, the Craft, and especially Grand Chapter, under Comp. tho Rev. 0. J. Martyn, Provincial Grand the Royal Family had sustained in what they called the nnfimel y Superintendent of Suffolk, to pass messages of condolence with the death of the Past Grand Warden of England , the Prov. Grand Master Royal Family. The P.G.S. was assisted by Comp. C. T. Townsend of Oxfordshire, and as they, the Masons of Suffolk, rather loved to as Prov. G. H., W. Mills Prov. G. J., J. M. Harvey Prov. P.S., N. think of him and consider him , the Worshipful Master of tbe Clarence Tracy Prov. Scribe E., and about twenty other Companions. The Lodge. He begged to propose that an address of condolence be pre. Prov. Graud Superintendent expressed his obligation for the large pared and forwarded to Her Most Gracious Majesty ; that a similar attendance, and explained the object of the meeting. As Royal Arch address be forwarded to H.R.H. the Duchess of Albany ; and that Masons they would feel especial regret in the loss of the Duke of another address be also forwarded to H.R.H. the Grand Master of Albany, as it was only within the last few months that be had occu- England, the Prince of Wales. Bro. W. P. Mills seconded the motion , pied one of the principal chairs of Grand Chapter—that of Grand J., and said ho was sure they all sincerely felt the great loss which had and they bad looked forward to him occenpying still higher offices. He been sustained by tho death of tho Worshipfnl Master of the Clarence proposed that votes of condolence be forwarded to Her Majesty the Lodge, who was one of our most highly esteemed Princes. He was Queen, the Duchess of Albany, and to the Grand Z. H.R.H. the Prince sure they nil agreed with the Deputy Provincial Grand Master that of Wales. Comp. Mills seconded the motion, whioh was carried "it is only on the batiks of celestial streams those simples grow unanimously. Comp. Townsend proposed, and Corap. Anness which cure the heartache." Tho resolution was carried unanimously. seconded, that the Provincial Grand Chapter contribute to the fund The Prov. Grand Secretary read a draft of the proposed addresses as for the erection of the proposed memorial in Clare Chnrch, the follows :— arrangements being left in the hands of the Committee appointed ia To THE QUEEN 'S MOST EXCEMFNT MAJESTY. Grand Lodge. Comp. Cecil Ives expressed his gratitude for the May it please your Majesty,—Madam—We, the Provi n cial Grand unanimous vote just passed, and though the subj ect had not been discussed b Lodge of Freemasons of Suffolk, in open Lodge assembled desire y his Lodge as to tho memorial taking a larger form than , the to express onr deep sorrow for the loss sustained by your Majesty proposal from the Royal Clarence, yet he felt sure the brethren of and Royal Family, by the death of oar lamented brother H.R.H. that Lodge would be as gratified for the spontaneity of the desire to Prince Leopold Dnke of Albany, K.G. jo in in the memoria l as he was. The Provincial Grand Chapter was The feeling of regret which is shared by all your Majesty's loyal then closed in due form. subjects is in especial manner felt by us, who have been honoured by his late connection with our Province, from which , by the example NEW YORK MASONRY AND MORMONIRM. of his high principled life, we had been led to expect the most beneficial results. NEW York masonry bears the same relation to tho Masonic Without intruding into the sacred precincts of the private feelings Institntion, as Mormonism does to Christianity. of yonr Majesty, we trust the G.A.O.T.U. may bestow his heavenly They are both wedded to polygamy. Their professions are the consolati on, and that the hearty sympathy of your Majesty's loyal purest, bnt their practices are offensive to thoso who have been subjects may aid to mitigate the blow. deluded by their misrepresentations. A feigned belief in To H ER R OYAL H IGHNESS THE DUCHESS OP AIBANY. the princi ples of Christianity is the cloak which covers the lechery of the Mormon, and a feigned adherence May it please your Koyal Highness —Madam—We, the Provincial to the , primary truths of Masonry is the mantle which conceals fro m view Grand Master, Officers , and members of the Provincial Graud Lodge the false principles inculcated by thoso who are supposed to repre- of Freemasons, in open Lodge assembled, desire heartily to express sent Masonry before the world. our fraternal sorrow a I the loss of our lamented biother, your late Now York Masonry has sealed unto itself Knight Temp husband His Royal Highness the Dnke of Albany, K.G. larism, the Ancient and Accepted Rites, the rites of Mizrai m, Memphis, May we trust the knowledge of his high-toned and blameless life Mystic , Shrines of Arabic Nobles and a dozen other humbugs, npon which and a reliance on tho wisdom and love of the G.A.O.T.U. may its strength and its substance are wasted, while the Craft which should mitigate tbe severity of the blow, and further that tbe fraternal be the true mistress of its heart, is neglected or only countenanced sympathy of our Order, by whom he was so much admired and loved , for the sake of keeping np appearances. may prove some consolation in the hour of your deep sorrow. There was a time when Master Mason was deemed an honorable The address to H.R.H. the Prince of Wales was not prepared , bnt title, now, with the dust thrown in his eyes, a Mason is a mere it was announced that it wonld be in similar terms. The Pro- nobody unless he prefixes half of the alphabet before and tackles on vincial Grand Secretary stated that he had received several half of the numerals to his name. letters—one from Lord Henniker, of the Hartismere Lodge, in which Masonic charlatanism has met with such success that plain he stated that it had been his intention to be present, but having Brother Smith , in his white apron , is compelled to hide his diminished been prevented he wished publicly to express his sincere sympathy head before Sir Verdant Green, arrayed in all tho magatfiean.ee of with the purpose of tbe meeting. He had also received a letter from ostrich plumes and military trappings. A Mason in Now York is a the W.M. of tho Wavecey Lodge and several others, all of whom ex- mere nonentity unless ho ia au Eminent, Puissant, Thrice Illustrious pressed their extreme sympath y with the occasion. The Deputy something, and what with the squabbles of one rite with the others Provincial Grancl Master announced that nt a meeting of the Royal the pretended patents of hereditary Masonic nobility claimed by one Clarence Lodge, held on Monday last, in order to express their deep faction, and disputed by another, New York Masonry is fast becoming regret at the loss of their W.M., it was proposed that a brass tablet, a bye word and a reproach. commemorative of the connection of H.R.H. with the Clarence Lod ge, Meanwhile, fostered by Knight Templarism, sectarianism exists and shonld be placed in the church at Clare. Ho did not know whether is practised in the ritual—it is inexpedient to strike it out. the Province wonld wish to be associated with that commemorative Meanwhile charit y is almost an unknown factor in New York tablet or not , but he thought himself it was so very rare that a Masonry. Province could boast of a Prince of tho Royal blood as a W.M., nnd Meanwhile the whito elephant stands as the comer of Twenty- still more so wns it that niiluckilv dnring the actual year of his third street with no prospect of the Craft being relieved of its burden Mastership that unhappy and lamentable event of his death should for tho next fifty years. take place that they, as a Provincia l Grand Lodge, were placed in a Meanwhile lodges are compelled to find shelter anywhere in the peculiar position with regard to H.R.H., and he threw it out aa a city, while the Temple furnishes banquet rooms for the Christian suggestion as to whether they would not wish to be associated with Templars and Arabic Nobles. the placing of a public record of their sorrow at the untimely It is about timo that Now York Masonry should rid itself of its death of the Worshipful Master of the Royal Clarence Lod ge. Mormon proclivities, and return to its true wedded love, the source of A short discussion followed, in the course of which Bro. Major - its strength, its purity and its prosperity.— Hebrew Standard. Metropolitan Chapter of Improvement. Jaraiioa Coffoo House. Cornhill ,, 8,30 R.A.—Camden, Tlio Boston , .function Rovt, Holloway, at 8 (Instruction) DIARY FOR THE WEEK. R.A. 890— Hornsoy. And*'ton 's Hotel , Fleet-street R.A. 13H5—Clapton , Whito Hart Tavern. Clapton , at 8. (Instmction) obliged if the Secretaries of the various Lodges R.A. 160-1—Wanderers, Fr oraasons' Hall, W.C. We shall be 's Hotel, Floot-streot , K.C. throughout the Kingdom will favour us with a list of their M.M. 238—Prince Leopold , Anderton , &c., as we have decided to insert only those 213-Perseverance, Masonic Hall, Theatre-street , Norwich pays of Meetings 211—Merchants, Masonic Hall, Liverpool (Instruction) that are verified hy the Officers of the several Lodges. •US—True Lovo and Unity, Freemasons' Hall, Brixham , Devon 3*4— St. David , Masonic Rooms. Bangor. 414—Union, Masonic Hall , Rending 418—Menturia , Mechanics' Institute, Hanloy SATUBDAY , 12th APBIL . 4ia—st; .rumps Pi-nBmasnns' ffnll. St. John's-nlace. Halifax 488—Light, Great Western Hotel , Birmingham 108—London, Ship and Turtle, Leadenhall-street 510— St. Martin, Masonic Hall, Lisfceard. 173—Phoenix , Freemasons* Hall, W.O. 667—Alliance , Masonic Hall , Liverpool 198—Percy. Jolly Farmers' Tavern , Southgate-road, N.. at 8 {Instruction ) 960—Bute , Masonic Hall, 9 Working-stroot , Cardiff. 1375—Star, Five Bella, 155 New Cross-road , S.E., at 7. (Instruction) 13B I—Earl of Zetland, Roval Edward, Triangle, Haoknoy, at 7 (Instruction) 1006—Tregullow, Masonio Rooms, St. Day, Soorrior, Cornwall lite—Mount Edgcumbe, Bridge House Hotel, Battersea 1052—Callendor, Freemasons* Hall, Manchester 1607—Loyalty, London Tavern, Fenchurch Street 1089—De Shurland , Fountain Hotol , Sheemess. 1612—West Middlesex , The Institute, Ealing 1113—Anglesea , Bull Hotol, Llangefni 1621—Eccleston , King's Head, Ebury Bridge, Pimlico, at 7 (Instruction) 1278—Warren , Queen's Hotel, Birkenhead , Cheshire 1671—Mizpah .Albion Hotel, Aldersgate-street 1325—Stanley, Masonic Hall , Liverpool 1743—Perseverance, Imperial Hotel, Holborn "Viaduct 1427—Percy, Masonic Hall , Maple-street , Newcastle 1839—Duke of Cornwall, Freemasons' Hall. W.O. 1470—Chiltern , Town Hall, Dunstable 1928—Gallery, Brixton Hall, Acre Lano, Brixton 1473—Bootle, 146 Borry-street , Bootle, at 6. (Instruction.) Sinai Oh»pt.«r of Imerovemenc TTn " in, Air-street, ftegenfc-st.. W.. at» \5*U -Concord, George Hotel, Prestwich M.M. all -Hammersmith, Windsor ' 'astlo Hotel, King Street W, Hammersmith 1651—Charity, Masonic Hall, New-streot, Birmingham 1570—Prince Arthur, 110 North Hill Street, Liverpool H9—Peace, Private Booms, Meltham 1726—Gordon , Assembly Room, Bognor 1415—Campbell , Mitre Hotol, Hampton Court 1784—Eleanor Cross, Masonic Hall. Abington-stroet, Northampton 1637—Unity, Abereorn Hotel, Great Stanmore 18'3—Royal Clarence, Masonic Hall, Clare, Suffolk 1929—Mozart , Harowood House, High Street, Croydon 1941—St. Augustine's, Shrewsbury Arras Hotel, Rugoley B.A. 811—Yarborough, Royal Pavilion, Brighton M.M. 14—Prince Edward's, Station Hotel, Stansfield. Todmorden R.A. 41—Royal Cumberland, Masonic Hall, Old Orcharci;Str«et, Bath B.A. 315—Royal Pavilion, Royal Pavilion, Brighton R.A. 69 lr—Oak'ey, Masonic Hall Church Street. Basinastoko MONDAY , 14th APRIL . R.A. 792—Oliver, Masonic Hall , Osborne Street, Great Grimsby R.A. 829—High Cross, Bull Inn, Dartford 6—St. George's and Corner Stone, Freemasons' Hall, W.C. R.A. 970—St. Anne's, Masonic Hall , East Looe, Cornwall' 29—St. Albans, Albion, Aldersgate-street R.A. 1174—Pentanglo, Sun Hotel. Chatham 68—Felicity, Ship and Turtle, Leadenhall-street M.M. 266—Amherst, Masonic Hall, Sandgate 90—St. John, Albion, Aldersgate-street, E.O. R.C. 51—Albion, Concert Hall, St. Loonards-oi-Sea 136—Good Report, Inns of Court Hotel, Lincoln Inn Fields 222—St. Andrews, 101 Queen Victoria-street 957—Leigh, Freemasons' Hall, W.O. WEDNESDAY . 16th APBIL. 1237—Enfield , Market-place, Enfield General Committee Grand Chapter, Freemasons* Hall, at 4 1571—Leopold, Bridge House Hotel, London Bridge Grand Stewards, Freemasons' Hall, W.C. 1670—Adelphi, 4 Adelphi Terrace, Strand 3—Fidelity, Alfred , Roman Road, Barnsbury, at 8 (Instruction) 1891—St. Ambrose, Baron's-court Hotel, West Kensington 15—Kent, King aud Queon, Norton Folgate, B.C., at 7.30 (Instruction) 30—United Mariners'. The Lugard, Peckham, at 7.30. ('nstruction) R.A. 22—Mount Sion, Guildhall Tavern, Gresham-street 73—Mount Lebanon, Windsor Castle, Southwavk Bridge Road, at 8. (Inst) R.A. 1366—Highgate, Gatehouse Hotel, Highgate 174—Sincerity, Guildhall Tavern, Gresham-street, E.O. M.M. 239—Royal Naval, 8A Red Lion Square, W.C. 190—Oak, Freemasons' Hall, W.C. ot. 1ft l fVS ll.flHp.hnn Un«.nnl«>n 'P««,MM.]r, T ,f»C ilanVlT.ll -Ur^CM^t Ht I r«dt»rtntSnn\ ">—Derwent, Castle Hotel, Hastings 1WJ UUUUUO lUDi iiO. ViU.aa Af. T W.ii, uuc.uuut.,u.,-ou.uwu, ..v i.'iu f.uisimbVlU^ * 228—United Strength, Prince Alfred , 130rowndale-rd., Camdea-tDwn.a (In) 75—Love and Honour, Royal Hotel, Falmouth , 104—St. John , Greek-street, Stockport 633—La Tolerance, Morland's Hotel. Doan Street Oxford St. at 8 (Inst) , Ashton House 700—Nelson, Masonic Hall, William-street, Woolwich 151—Albany, Masonic Hall, New port, I.W. *" South Shields 720— *anmure, Balham Hotel, Ba lham, at 7 (Instruction) 240—St. Hilda, Freemasons' Hall, Fo rier-street, 781—Merc'-ant Navy, Silver Tavern, Burdett-road, E. (Instruction) 262—Salopian, the Lion Hotel, Shrewsbury 913—New Concord, Jolly Farmers, Southgate-road, N. (Instruction) 292—Sincerity, Masonio Hall, Liverpool , * Hall Sheffield 802—Whittington, Red Lion , Ponpin's-court Fleet-street, at 8 (Instmction 296—Royal Brunswick, Freema raw , Surrey-street, 902—Burgoyne, Victoria Hotel , Favvingdon Road, at 7. (Instruction) 297—Witham, New Masonic Ha'I , Lincoln W.C. 411—Commercial, Flying Horse Hotel, Nottingham 969—Maybury, Inns of Court Hotel, 481—St. Peter, Masonic Hall, Maple-street, Newcastle 1014—Wandsworth, East Hill Hotel, Wandsworth 502—Rectitude, Town Ha'*, Rugby 1150—Buckingham and Chandos, Freemasons' Hall, W.O. 687—Howe, Masonic Hall, New-street, Birmingham 1278—Burdett Coutts, Duka's Head, 79 Whitochapel Road, E„ at 8, (Inst.) 689—Druids of Love and Liberality, Masonic Hall, Redruth 1283—Finsbnrv Park, Cock Tavern, Highbury, at 8 (Instruction) 665—Montague, Royal Lion, Lyme Regis I3-.19—Friars , London Tavern, Fenchurch Street 721—Independence, MasonicChambev,, Eastgate-row-north, Chester 1382—Corinthian , Georgo Inn, Gloigall Road, Cubitt Town 797—Hanley, Hanley Hall, Dartmouth 1475—Peckham , Lord Wellington Hotel, 518 Old Kent-road, at 8. (Instruction) 827—St. John, Masonic Temple, Halifax-road, Dewsbury 1524—Duko of Connaught, Royal Edward. Mare-street, Hackney, at 8 (Inst) 893—Meridian , National School Room, Millbrook, Cornwall 160 '. -Wanderers, Adam and Eve Tavorn, Palmar St., Westminster, at 7.30 (tn) 919—Williamson, St. Stephen School, Monkwearmonth, Durham 1662—Beaconsfiold , Chequers, Marsh Street, Walthamstow, at 7.30 (Inst.) 1673—Langton , Viaduct Hotel, Holborn 1021—Hartington , Masonic Hall, Custom House Buildings, Barrow-in-Furness , 1 Southsea 1681—Londesborough , Berkeley Arms John Street, May Fair, at 8. (Instruct) 069—United Brothers, Castle Hotel, 1791—Creaton. Prince Albert Tavern, Portobello-ter., Notting-hill-eata (Inst.) 1112—Shirley, Masonic Hall, Shirley, Hants 1803-Cc nhill, King's Head, Fenchurch-street 1174—Pentanglo , Sun Hotel, Chatham 1922—Earl of Lathom, Station Hotel, Camberwell New Road, S.E., at 8. (In.) 1221—Defence , Masonic Hall, Carlton-hill, Leeds 1263—Travellers , Queen's Hotel, Manchester R .A. 177—Domatic. Union Tavern. Air-street, Regent-st., at 3 (Instruction) 1350—"Termor Hesketh, Masonic Hall, Liverpool R.A. 192-Lion ami Lamb, Cannon-street Hotol, E.C. 1436—Sandgate, Masonic Hall, Sandgate R.A. 159S—Ley Spring, Red Lion, Leytonstono 1449—Royal Military, Masonic Hall, Canterbury M.M.—Thistle, Freemasons' Tavern, Great Queen Street, at 8 (Instruction) 1474—Israel , Mason'c Hall, Co era- .reet, Birmingham R.C. 44—Bard of Avon, Masonic Hall, 33 Golden Square 1477—Sir Watkin; Masonic Hall, Mold 20—Royal Kert of Antiquity, sun notei, unacnam 1592—Abbey, Suffolk Hotel, Bury St. Edmunds Public-buildings, Penzance 1611—Eboracum Micklegato Tork 121—Mount Sinai, , Queen's Hotel , , 175-East Medina, Masonic Hall, John-street, Ryde, l.W 1818—Handyside, Zetland Hotel, Saltburn-by-Sea Wigan 1861—Claremont Surrey *78—Antiquity Royal Hotel, , School-room , Esher, 2oo—Old Globo , Private Rooms, Globe-street, Scarborough R.A. 151—Unanimity,Masonic Hall, Zet"ant*-strcet, Wakefield 210—Duko of Athol, Bowling Green Hotel, Denton R.A. 302—Charity, New Masonic Hall, Darley-street, Bradford 221—St. John, Commercial Hotel, Town Hall Square, Bolton R.A. i79—Tv?t3, Masonic Hall, Old Orchard Street, Bath 216—Royal Union, Freemasons Hall. Cheltenham. R.A. 495—Wakefield , Masonic Hall, Ze'land-street, Wakefield 274—Tranrmillitv. Boar's Head Inn, Newouurch, near Manchester M.M.—Egerton , Rjyal Rock Hotel, Rock Ferry, Cheshire. 290—Hrildenfield , Mrsonio Hall, South Parade, Huddersdeld R.C. 12—Red Cross, Athenasum, Lancaster 325—St. John's Freemasoas' Hall, Islington-square, Salford 342—Royal Susex, Freemasons' Hall, 79 Commercial Road, Landpcrt TUESDAY , 15th APBIL. 363—Keystone, Now Inn, Whitworth. 428—Sincerity, Angel Inn, Northwich, Cheshire Board of General Purposes, Freemasons' Hall, at 4 451—Sutherland , Town Hall, Burslem 3C -United Mariners, Guildhall Tavern, Gresham-street, E.C. 637—Zetland, 9 Hamilton-street, Birkenhead, 55—Constitutional , Bedford Hotel , Southampton-bldgs., Holborn , at 7 (Inst). 581—Faith , Drover's Inn, Openshaw 65—Prosperity , Hercules Tavern, Leadenhall-street, B.C., at 7. (Instruction) 592—Cotteswolcl, King's Head Motel , uirenueaier 95—Eastern Star, Ship and Turtle, Leadenhall-sireet, E.C. 594—Downshire, Masonic Hall, Liverpool, at 7. (Instruction) 141—Faith , Queen Anne's Restaurant, Queen Anne's Gate, St. James's Park 625—Devonshire , Norfolk Hotel, Glossop Station, at 8. (Instruction) 633—Yarborough , Freemasons' Hall, Manchester 162—Cado.'an, Freemasons* Hall, W.C. 673—St. John, Masonic Hall, Liverpool, at 8. (Instruction) 177—Domatic. Surrey Masonio Ha'I, Camberwell, at 7.30 (Instruction) 683—Isca, Freemasons' Hall, Dock-street, Newport, Monmouthshire 188—Joppa , Champ'6 1 Hotel, Aldersgate-street, at 7.30. (Instruction) 750—Friendship, Freemason' Hall , Railway-street, Cleckheaton 194—St. Paul, Cannon-streot Hotel, 758—Ellesmere, Freemasons' Hall, Runcorn, Cheshire 435—Salisbury, Freemasons' Hall, W.C. SIR—Rovd. Sorinsr Gardens Inn, Wardlo , near Rochdale 554—Yarborough , Green Di agon. Stepney (Instruction) 823—Everton , Masonic Hall, Liverpool 753—Prince Frederick William, Eagle Tavern, Clifton Road, Maida Hill, at 8 874—Holmesdale, Royal Sussex Hotol, Tunbridge Wolls (Instruction) 938—Grosvenor , Masonic Hall, New-street, Birmingham 820—Lily of Richmond, Greyhound , Richmond , at 7.30 (Instruction) 962—Sun and Sector, Assembly Rooms, Workington 8«0—Dalhousie, Sisters' Tavern , Pcwnatl-road, Dalston at, 8 (Instruction) 072—St. Augustine, Masonic Hall, Canterbury 1041—Wandsworth, East Hill Hotel, Alma Road, Wandsworth (Instruction) 1019—Sincerity, Freemasons' Hall, Zetland-street, Wakefield 1321—Emblematic, Red Lion, York Street, St. James's Square, S.W., at 8 (In.) 1040—Sykes, Masonic Hall, Driffield , iforKs 1339—Stockweil , Surrey Masonic Hall, Camberwell 109G—Walton , Skelmersdale Masonic Hall, Kirkdale, Liverpool 1349—Friars , Liverpool Arms, Canning Town, at 7.30 (Instruction) 1129—St. Chad, Roebuck Ho 'M , Rochdale 1360—Royal Arthur, Rock Tavern, Battorsea Park Road, at 8. (Instruction) U01—Do Grey and Ripon, Brunswick Hotel, Piccadilly, Manchester 1381—Kennington , The Horns, Ketmington. (Instruction) 1206—Cinque Ports, Bell Hotel, Sandwich 1420—Earl Spencer, Swan Hotel, Battersea Old Bridge 1248—Holte, Holte Hotel, Aston 14'8— Mount Edgcumbe, 19 Jermyn-street, S.W., at 8 (Instruction) 13') 1—Brighouso, Masonic Room, Bradford-road , Brighouso 1*71—Islington, Champion, Aldersgate Street, at 7, (Instruction) 1337—Anchor, Masonic Rooms, Durham House Northallerton 1 172—Hcnloy, Three Crowns, North Woolwich (Instruction) 1353—Duke of Lancaster, Athenaeum, Lancaster 1510—Chaucer , Old White Hart, Borough High Street, at 8. (Instruction) 1356—De Grey and Ripon , VI North Hill-street, Liverpool, at 7.30 (Inst,! 1601—Ravensbomne , George Inn, Lewisham, at 7.30 (Instruction) 1 103—West Lancashire, Commercial Hotel, Ormskirk 1602—Sir Hugh Mvdrlelton ,Queen's Head, Essex Riad, N., nt 8. (In) 1443—Salem , Town uall , uawlish. Do vou 1695—New Finsbury Park, London Tavern, Fenchurch Street 1501—Wycombe, Town Hall, High Wycombe 1695—New Finsbury Park, Hornsoy Wood Tavern , Finsbury Park, at 8 (Inst) 1511—Alexandra, Masonic Hall, Hornsea, Hull. 1707—Eleanor, Trocadero, Broad-street-bnildings, Liverpool-street, 6.30 (Inst) I 1536—United Military, Masonic Hall, Plumstead 1949—Brixton , Prince Regent, Dulwich-road, East Brixton, at 8. (Instruction) I 1634—Starkie , Railway Hotel, Ramsbottom U.A. "B—Ki'oimiuv , Maso-iic Hall , Parrhmpnt Street , Winchester 4"i.'i—Chrgwell , Loughton Tavern, Station Road , Loughton , at 7.30 (Inst) R.A. 2liv-St. Hilda. Frcciiifisi 'iis' Hull , Fowler-street, South Shields oil!—1'humix, Fox Hotel , Stowmarket R.A. :«:!—Chnritv , Florist. llr.tei, Stockport ill — Pe I.oraine, Freemasons' Flail , Grainger-street , Newcastle R.A. :l»"--Rt';>iit\ -, liull s He •.'l—Alexandra , ilUlsvivy Hotel , Levenshulma R.A. 3""-~ N'i'lml.-(i n , Freciiiiist itis' 11 M !/ , Kiigleficld Street, "Ifaryt'ord 109i;-r,ord Warden , Wellington Hall. Deal R.A. 117-¦ Fnith auilUnaiiimtv , Mnsonic Hull , Dorchester 1311—Zetland , Masonic Hull, Great Georgo street, Loods R.A. *> 11 Vrrnnn , Drairon Hotel , Hisj h Street. Walsall 1393 — [lamer . Masonic Hall, Liverpool , at 8. (Instruction) R.A. 731-Trr.tli, Masonic Hall , Cower Street , Derl>v 1 773 -Albert Victor, Town Hall. Pendleton ll.A. 1 *:':'—Tulliot , Mackworth Hotel . Swansea General Lodgo of Instruction , Masonic Hall. New-street, Birmin^him , at 7 R.A. 13-7—( 'hoi-ltoii , ihimmic Hall , High Tume, CIiorlton-cuiu-Hardy M.M. 135—Hotspur , Freemasons' Hull, Clayport-streot , Alnwick R.A.—General Chanter of Improvement, Masonic Flail, B'rta.iftg 'uua R.A. 521—Truth , Freomasons * Hall , I<'itzwilliam-sfcreet 1 'lu I lorsfiold R.A. 837—Maniuess of Ripon , Town Hall , Ripon THTTESDAY, 17th APRIL. M.M. 05—West Lancashire, Masonic Hall, Liverpool M.M. 123—Callenucr , Derby Hotel, Bury, Lancashire House Committee Girls' School, llattovsea Rise, at 4 23—Globe. Freemasons' Hnll, W.C. 27—Kgyntian . Hercules Tavern . Leadonlial l -stveet. E.G.. at 7.30 (Instruction) j SATURDAY, 19th APRIL. 49—(iihon , Ouildliull Tavern , Gresham-street 1 Quarterly General Court Girls' School, Freemasons' Hall, at 12 65—Constitutionil , Inns of Court Hotel, Fleet-street, W.C. ! 188—Percy, Jolly Farmers', Sonthgate Road , N., 8. (Instruction) D3—St. Mnr.v, Freemasons ' Hull , W.C. 7(5—Panmure , Cannon-streot Hotel, K.C. 87—Vitruvian . White Hart. College-s;root. Lambeth , at 8 (Instmction) 1275—Star, Five Bells, 155 Now Cross-road, S.F., at 7. (Instruction) 1 (7—Justice, Brown Hear, High Sir?i!.,. Deptfo rd , at S. (Instruction) 1301—Karl of Zetland , Old Town Hall, Mare-atraot, Hackney 1(19—Tpinpcraucc , White Swan , lliijli-stieet , Deptford 1301—Karl of Zetland, Royal Edward, Triangle, Hackney, at 7. (Instruction) 179—Maiieliestor , Anderton 's Hotel , Fleet-street 1S24—Kpclostim , King's [lead , Ebury Bridge, Pimlico, at 7 (Instruction) 1SI—Universal , Freemasons' Hall , W.C. lfiU—Criehton , Surrey Masonic Hall, Camberwell 435—Salisbury, Union Tavern . Air-s.reet , Regent-street , W., at 8 (Inst.) Sinai Chapter of Improvement, Union , Air-street, Regent-street, W., at 8 701—('iimdeii . Linroln's Inn Restmira n t;, 305 High Holborn, at 7 (Instruction) M.M. 20 >— Beaeonsfioltl , Cho'iuers, "tu'sh Sr.Ms> f,, Walthamstow 733—Westbourne , Lord's Hotel , St.. John's Wood M.M. 251—Tenterden , Anderton's Hotol , Fleet Street, E.C. 751— High Cross, Coach nnd Horses, Lower Tottenham, nt 3 (Instruction) 813—New Concord , Guildhall Tavern , Gresham-street 410—Grove, Sun Hotel , Kingston 901—City of London , Jamaica Coffee House, Cornhill , 811—Yarborough , Roval Pavilion, Brighton at 6.30. (Instruction) 1491—Felix , Clarence Hotel, Teddington 1158—Southern Star, Pheasant, Stangnte. Wcstminster-b^dge, at 8 (Inst.) 1897—Citadel , Railway Hotol, Harrow 1185—Lewis, Kings Arms Hotel, Wood Green , at 7 (Instruction) 1227—Upton , Spotted Dog, Upton 1227—Upton. Swan , Rethnnl tivcn-mafl , near Shoreditcli, at 8 (Instruction) Tha "Revised Book of Constitutions ; Critically Considered 1287—Grent Northern , Freemasons' Hall, W.C. 1339—Stockweil . Cock T> rem , Kcnnington-rond . at 7.30 (Instruction) and Compared with the Old Edition, London : Simpkin, 1426—The Grea t City, Masor s' Hall. Mn: ori s' Avenue, B.C., at 0.30 (Inst.) Marshall & Co., 4 Stationers' Hall Court, E.G. Sent on re- 1475—Peckham , Surrey Masonic Hall, Ctimborwcll eeipt of stamps. One Shilling, by W. "W. Morgan, Freemason's ia r>n—l). (V)Ti naiiglit ,, l'alniei-.st/)n Arm-: f** , linm'/iiinr Park, Am "i'irwoll . at 8 (tn) Chronicle Office , Belvidere Works, Hermes Kill, Pentonville. 1014-Covent Garden , Cranbor.rno, 1 Up. St. Martin's Lane, W.C at 8. (Inst ) 1622—Rose, Stirling Castlo Hotol. Church Street, Caraherwoll. (Instruction) 1673—Langton , Mansion House Station Restaurant, K.C. at fi , (Instruction) 1677-Crusaders , Old Jerusalem Tav., St. John's Gate. Clerkenwell, at 9 (Inst.) 1681— 'jondesborough. Regent Masonic Hall, Air Street, VV. ' 1901—Selwyn, East Dulwich Hotel, East Dulwich. NOTICES OF MEETINGS. 1922—Earl of Lathom, Greyhound Hotel, Streatham 1950—South gate, Railway Hotel, New Southgate, at 7.30. (Instruction) R.A. 79—Pythagorean , Shin Hotel, Greenwich LODGE OF JOPPA, No. 188. B.A. 733— We.*., bourne, Lord's Hotel, St. John's Wood R.A. 753—Prince Frederick William . Lord's Hotel , St. John's Wood, at 8. (In.) REGULAR meeting was held on the 7th inst., at the Free- R.A. 1471—North London , Alwyne Castle Tavor.i , St. Paul's Road, Canonbury, A masons' Tavern, Great Queen-street. Bros. G. Bean W.M., at 8. (Instruction) A. Martin S.W., J. W. Dewsnap J.W., J. S. Lyon Treasurer, A. G. M.M.—Bon Accor.l , 8\ Red LWi Square, W.C. M.M. 7—C'lrnnrvoii , Cafe" Roya l , W. Dodson P.M. as Secretary (in the unavoidable absence of Bro. E. P. M.M. 199—Duke of Couiiauglit, Haverlock , Albloii-rd., Dalston, at 8.30 (Inst.) Albert, through severe indisposition), Wall S.D., G. M. Lyon J.D., R.C. 42—St. George , 33 Golden Square, W Hicks I.G., I. Botibol ancl Davey Stewards; P.M.'s A. G. Dodson , 42—Relief, Albion Hotol, Haymavfcet-strcet, Bury, Lancashire L. Lazarns, M. Spiegel, H. M. Levy, H. Berknwitz, O. Roberts, R. 56— Howard , High-street, Arundel Baker, L. Alexander, L. M. Myers, I. Benjamin. Visitors—F. Foster 98—St. Martin , Town Hall , Tl n rslem 100—Friendship, Crown and Anchor. Grea t Yarmouth W.M. 1441, M. Emanuel P.P.G.R. Hampshire, B. Cohen 1658 , S. 203—Ancient Union , "Mmonic Hall, Liverpool Zuclter 1653, W. Vincent P.G.S.B. Middlesex, W. Goldstein 917. 216—(' ommeree, Comme:cial Hotol, Haslingdon After Lodge had been formally opened and the minntes confirmed f r'l0n Queen's Arms Inn , ? !?~'? > , George-street. Ashton-nnder-Lvno Bros. G. A. Lanndy and Kool were raised. The W.M. 313—Concord , Militia Oflicers' Mess Rooms, Starkie-street , Preston rend a letter 345—Perseverance, Old Bull Hotel , Chureh-strcet , Blackburn from Bro. E. P. Albert P.G.P., who has served the Lodge faithfully 307—Probity and Freedom , Red Lion Inn , Smallbridge for thirty years as Secretary, tendering bis resignation, which he did 623—John of Gnnnt , Freemasons' Hall, Hnl ford-street, Leicester with great regrot. Bro. LI. M. Levy said he hacl much 600—Harmony, Freemasons' Hall , Salem-street, Bradford pleasure in pro- 6'05— Combermere, Queecn's Hotel, Birkenhead posink that Bro. Albert be made an hon. member ; ha felt assured the 971—Trafalgar, Private Room, Commercial Street, Batlev brethren one and all hoped Bro. Albert might be spared to be for 1011—Richmond , Grown Hotel , Blackfriars-strect, Salford many years among them. Bro. L. M. Myers Past Master se- 1042—Excelsior , Masonic Hall, Groat George-street , Leeds conded the proposition, which was supported by Bros. O. Roberts *"""£uko Ef]il",'""rgli ,™ °' , Masonic Hall, Liverpool, at 7.30. (Instruction) and L. Alexander and carried unanimously. The a299—Pembroke , West Derby Hotel, West Derby, near Liverpool , Worshipfnl 1327—King Harold , Britannia Hotel , Walthara'Now Town Master then proposed that a letter of condolence be sent to His 1332—Unity, Masonic Hall, Crediton , Devon Royal Highness the Prince of Wales Most Worshipful Grand Master 1432—Fit- a lan , , Wynstay Arms, Oswestry on tho sad bereavement caused by the death of his brother 151 J—Thomhill , Masonic Room . Dearn House, Lindloy , Bis Royal 1580— Crannoin .ic, Red Lion Hote l , Katflc'd , Herts, at S. (Instruction) Highness the Dnke of Albany ; this vvas seconded by Bro. H. M. Levy 18/2—St. Margaret's, St. Mark's School , Surbiton P. M., and carried unanimously. The W.M. said, in consequence of R.A. 116—Cana , Swan Hotel . Collie, Lancashire the resignation of their respected S2cro ' ary, ho hacl much pleasnro in R.A. 307—Good Intent, White Horse Hotel , Hebden Bridge appointing Bro. L. Lnzarns to that important office. He felt assured R.A. 317—Affability, Freemasons' Hall. Cooper Street, Manchester K.A. 327—St. John's, Lion and Lamb, Wigton Bro. Lazarns would carry out the dnties satisfactorily. The Lodge R.A . 339—Regularity, Crown Hot.il, King Street, Penrith was fcbrj n closed, and tho brethren sot down to a very excellent sapper, R.A. 516—Etruscan , Masonic Hall , Longton . Staffordshire provided by Messrs. Spiers nnd Pond Limited, and superintended b u.A. 771—Windsor y Castlo, Masonic Hall , St! Alban Street, Windsor Bro. Dawkins. The W.M. proposed K.A. 913—Pattison , Lord Ralgan Tavern, Plumstead tho usual Loyal toasts. Bro. R.A. 132 1— Okcovor, Mar Hotel , Ripley, Derby H. M. Levy responded to the toast of the Benevolent Fund . In M.M.—Canynges, Freemasons' Hall, Bristol responding for the Visitors, Bro. M. Emannel P.P.G. Reg. Isle of Wight said at one time he was located for twelve years in London, FBIDAY, 18th APRIL. and had served the office of W.M. in Lodge 205 ; he felt great plea- House Committee Boys' School, Wood Green, at 4 sure in being present at this meeting. Bro. I. Benjamin I.P.M. pro - Emiiltitinn Lodge of Improvement,, Freemasons' Hall , at 7, ir: 6—Friendship, Willis's Rooms, St. James's posed tbe health of the W.JL, who was fully capable of carrying oat 25— "tobert Burns. Tho North Po'o, 115 O.vford-slreot, IV*., at 8 (Insti-nc. the dnties of tho chair. The W.M. very ably responded. Bros. Ill—St. Luke, Whits Hart, King's-road, Chelsea, at 7.30. (Instruction) Roberts and Dodson acknowledged the compliment paid the Past |201—Jordan , Froemasors' Hall, W.C. Masters, and then tho remaining toasts were done justice to oO/—United i'i'grims , Surrey Masonic Hall , Camberwell , at 7.30. (Instruct.) , espe- / fiS—William Pre ton , St. An d rew's Tavern , George St., Baker St., at 8 (In ) I cial reference being made to the zeal displayed by the late Secretary, R •>' ''' If,''-''I Sli """'l Garter , Kew Bridge. (Instruction ' Bro. E. P. Albert. Bros. Baker P.M., Hart, Godol phin, and Zuoker 83-ao,. ' -" > "' -Ranehigli , Six Bells , Hammersmith (Instruction) contributed to tho harmony. 933—Doric, Duko'.< Ur A. "ii Whiterii'ine' -r-i.vl, at 8. (lusfcructir-n: 973—Rose of Denmark, Greyhound, Richmond lOai-¦i—Metropolitan , I'orttigiil Hotel , Floot-,str.;ot, E.C. at 7. (Instruction) ]]» "—T.'olgravo, Jermyn-stroet, S. \V., at 8. (instruction) ST. MICHAEL'S LODGE, No. 211. liius— i'.nyrj Stairlard , Alwyne On. tis, St. Paul' s-roiv l , Citnouburj- , at 8. (In ) Vim—i':|(i/)t()n , Wlr.c ifm ' , £ wor Clapton , at ".-TO. (Instruction) REGULAR meeting was held on Tuesday, 8th inst., afc the 1012—Ii. Cariiarvon , Ladbroke ii.- '!, dotting Hill , at a. (Instruction) A Albion , Akleragate-sfcrcet, when there wore present Bro. W. W. 1701—Anchor , Uolborn Viaduct Hotel Morgan W.M., 1\ U. Peirce S.W., H. Martin J.W., W. ltadcliffe P.M. 1788—Ubiipic , Guardsman Army Colfeo Tavern , Buckingham Palace-road S.W., nt 7.3(). (Instmction) Secretary, T. Crapper J.D., A. Withers P.M. D.C, A. Green P.M. ¦ " .Wl—.Selwyn , Kast Dulwich Hotel , East f' j livi -.¦>.' (Instruction) Steward , A. Dickson I.G., C. T. Speight Tyler; P.M.'s F. J. Hentsch , 1902—London Hide Brigade , Anderton 's Hotol , Fleet Stwot J. Linsdell , &c. Visitors—Bros. Glenny, and John Probert 340. After R. A. — I'iinmuro C. of improvement , .Stirling Castle, Church Street, Camberwell ¦ tho minutes of last meeting had been read and confirmed the sum of R.A. ''."¦ nj . —I' -iocriCy Chapter of Improvement , llurculoi Tav., Loiidonhall St . I To:i Guineas ',v?iS voted in aid of the Royal Masonic Institution for Ft .A. 7!.' — I' yi.' iiigoivun , l- 'orl.laud Note ' , I.muiou-.-u-eul , GreonwicU , (Inst.) R.A. 92—Moir.i , Tiie Albion , Aldersgate Street , K.C. I Girl? , the same to be placed on the list of Bro. Radoliffe. In the M. M .—Old Kent, Ci\>wn and Cushion , bond, n Wall, K.C. (Instruction) courso of-the evening it was arranged that a letter of condolence bo M.M. J70--Era , Gr1.-3-hf.uud , Hampton Court , afc3 scut to U«r MoRt Gracious Majesty the Queen and to tho Duchess K.T. 4-"i— 'J'em ile Crossing, .Ship Hotel , t ' reemvi c'j of R.C. 10— In victa , Masonic Hull , 33 Goldcti-sqiiare , W.C. Albany, Kymp'ithising with thorn in the sad loas they have sustained 127—Union , Freemasons' Hall , Margate by tho death of tho Dnke of Albany. After routine work, Lodge was 352—Virtue , Freemasons' Hall , ilanciiester I closed, ancl adjourned till tbe second Tuesday in October. A capital 271—Royal Clarence, Royal I'avilion , Brighton j banquet was supplied by Bro. W. G. Jennings, and the brethren spent 347- -Noah's Ark, Wagon and Horses Hotel, Tipton an enjoyable evening. BOYAL ALFRED LODGE, No. 780. Turner offered himself as candidate, and the ceremony of raising was rehearsed. Lodge was resumed to tho first degree. Lodge was THE regular meeting of this excellent working Lodge was held on closed early on account of its being the monthly meeting of the tbo 28th ult., at the Star and Garter Hotel, Kew Bridge, under Masonio Association in con iu'ution with this Lodgo of lustruction. presidency of Bro. J. J. Gunner W.M., W. D. Becb.t S.W., F. Botlov It is gratif ying to know that this is being woll supported by tho \y., W. Hilton P.M. Secretary, E. C. Botley S.D., Maton J.D., j' brethren. Six ballots have been allotted in five months. j J. Arnold I.G., W. J. Sherring D.C, J. Tiding Steward, L. Franckel I.P.M.; P.M.'s Bros. Littlewood , W. Gosa, Blasby, II. Potter. Victors — Bros. II. H. Hodges P.P.G.W. Berks and Backs, U. B. Anchor and Hope Lodge, No. 37.—The monthly meeting at the Masonio Rooms, Swan Tucker I.P.M. 1612, Uobbs 209, Phillips P.M. 820, S. Goddard 1539, was held ou Monday , the 7th instant , W.M., F. W. Pacey S.W., Eobinson 1589, Sugg 1996, Tomlin 174, II. M. Levy P.M. 188. The Hotel, Bolton . Present—Bros . John Booth John Hardcastle S. D., H. Lodge was opened at 3 o'clock, and the minutes of last meeting were Poyntz J.W., G. P. Brockbank Secretary, and confirmed. The Bye.laws of the Lodge were ah-so read . Lomax J.D., J. Nay lor I.G., Roiley and Higson Ty lers ; Brothers read Mather. Tho minutes of Bro. E. Stephens was raised to the second degreo, and Messrs. W. A. Johnson Mills P.M., Robinson , Gillibrand , Qanchet, E. Winter, and J, Brooks, who had been previously balloted the last meeting were read and confirmed. Lodgo proceeded to tho , w ere duly initiated into the Order, the W.M. performing the second degree, when Bro. J. W. Mather passed a satisfactory exami- for thereupon ceremony in a very perfect and impressive manner. The Officers also nation as a Fellow Craft Mason , ancl, being entrusted , when Bro. Mather was were equally perpect. The resignation of two brethren was accepted retired. Lodge opened in tho third degree, Bro. G. P. Brockbank P.M., with regret. The sad news of the death of the Dnke of Albany raised to the snblimo degree of M.M. by P.G.M. for Oxfordshire was commented on by the W.M., and great Grand Steward Scotland , who i\\«> delivered the traditional history sympathy was felt by the brethren on the sad bereavement Her and explained the working tools of tho degree. A resolution , ex- Majesty the Queen ancl the Royal Family had sustained. Hearty pressing the deep regret the brethren felt in tho loss the Craft had good wishes were tendered by the visitors, and the Lodge was closed. sustained by the death of the Duke of Albany P.G. W., was ordered Lodge A capital banquet was supplied by Bro. Brill , bnt the enjoyment of to be inserted on the minutes of the Lodge proceedings. the meeting was sadly marred by the mournful tidings just an- closed in harmony and peace at 7'30 p.m. nounced. In speaking to the several toasts, Bro. Gunner made graceful allusion to the many qualities of the deceased I' rince. The Wor. Muster said , had the sad news been communicated to him earlier, PRINCE EDWARD OF SAXE-WEIMAR LODGE, a vote of condolence would havo been proposed ; this would , how- No. 1903. ever, be done on a future occasion. Bro. Franckel I.P.M. proposed tho Wednesday, the 2nd instant, a large nnmber of the brethren of health of the Worshipful Master. Bro. Gunner's working of tbe cere- ON monies that night showed they had a Master who could and would this Lodge met at their headquarters, the Masonio Hall, Ports- carry out every duty required of him during his year of office. The month, when all appeared in deep mourning, aprons and Lodge W.M., in reply, thanked the brethren for the cordial manner in which jewels ancl banners being covered with crape. On the motion of the his health had been received ; he was proud of the confidence placed W.M. (Bro. Page), seconded by P.M. Townsend , the following reso- in him , and when he handed the gavel to his successor he hoped the lution was passed : " That the members of the Princo Edward of brethren would not regret having placed it in his hands. In re- Saxe-Weimar Lodge, No. 1903, beg respectfull y to tender to H.R.H. plying for the Past Masters, Bro. Blasby announced that he was the Duches of Albany their heartfelt sympathy and condolence with about to act as Stewaid at the Festival of the Royal Masonio In- Her Royal Highness in her deep affliction, by which she has lost a stitution for Girls, which would take place on the 21st May ; he loving husband, the nation a wise and able Prince , and the ancient trusted the brethren of the Royal Alfred would support him. Bro. Craft an illustrious brother. The Prince Edward of Saxe-Weimar Franckel felt proud to bo numbered among the Past Masters ; his Lodge, of which Lodge the Dnke , with Ins brothers their Royal High- heart and soul was with them. The W.M. then proposed tho toast nesses the Prince of Wales and the Duke of Connaught , was a of the Initiates, and in a very forcible speech spoke of the duties member, remembering with pride and pleasure tho support and required of them in Freemasonry. Bros. Hanchet, Brooks and E. encouragement received from the members of tho Royal Family, Winter several ly responded. The W.M. then proposed the toast of venture to express a hope that the Great Architect of the Universe the Visitors. Bro. H. H. Hod ges P.P.G.S.W. Berks and Bucks will support and comfort Her Royal Highness in this time of responded , paying a just compliment to the W.M. for the able man- bereavement." ner in which he had performed the ceremonies, and for his genial pre- sidency. After other toasts the brethren separated. St. Leonard Lodge, No. 1766.—The April meeting of this Lodge was held on Wednesd ay, the 2nd inst., at the Town Hall, Shoreditch. Bro. A. A. Clements W.M. presided, and was supported CAXTON LODGE, No. 1859. by Bros. J. A. Jones I.P.M., L. Stean P.M., E. Benjamin P.M., J. Fnnston S.W., E. Walker J. W., Rev. H. G. Henderson Chaplain, THE members of this flourishing Lodge met at Freemasons' Hall, J. Cox Sec, F. Matthews S.D., R. Drysdale J.D., E. T. Clark (acting on Monday last, for the purpose of installing their new Master. I.G.), G. 0. Young Organist, T. Douglas W.S., aud J. Yery Tyler. Bro. Bntterworth presided as W.M. ; Oakman S.W., Beck J.W., The following members of the Lodge were also present :—Bros. E. Cole Treasurer, H. Meredith P.M. Secretary, Richards S.D., Gil- R. H. Drysdale, S. Fer.nell , Dr. W . Holt, R. S. Mendey, G. Colls, bert J.D., H. L. Diprose I.G. ; P.M.'s Bros. G. J. Dawson, A. Wood , J. Austin, E. A. Beckett, H. Waynforlh, and J. Tidball. Amongst &o. Lodge was opened and the minntes were confirmed. Brother the Visitors were Bros. Stephen Crane P.M. 933, J. A. Robson S.W. J. Buchanan was raised to the third degree in a very impressive 1445, J. Berry 172, G. Harwood 813, T. Scoborio 177, M. Frank 188 , manner. The report of tho Audit Committee was read ; it showed H. Dawson and G. Wade 1310. Amongst other business, Bro. the Lodge was in a flourishing condition , with a balance of £40 in H. J. Scott was raised to the snblime degree, and Bro. W. Austin hand, and £20 to tbe credit of the Benevolent Fnnd. A Board of passed to the F.C The ceremonies were admirably worked by the Installed Masters was opened , and Bro. Oakman S.W. and W.M. elect W.M. and his Officers. The Brethren appeared in mourning for the was presented and duly installed in the chair by Bro. Batterworth. late Prince. Leopold , Duke of Albany, P.G.S.W. and P.G.M. Oxon, The W.M. in able manner appointed and invested his Officers—Bros. On the motion of the W.M., it was resolved to send a vote of con- J. F. Beck S.W., W. Richards J.W., E. Cole Treas., T. H. Meredith dolence and sympathy to H.R.H. the Prince of Wales M.W.G.M., P.M. Sec, J. G. Gilbert S.D., H. L. Diprose J.D., S. Morl ey I.G., H. and also to the Grand Lodge. Lodge was then closed. W. Percy D.C, J. Gibson Assist. D.C, B. Wynne Steward , R. Q. Moody Assist. Steward, Henri De Solla Organist, J. Lackland Ty ler. Lodge was then closed, and the brethren—67 in number—sat down FREEMAN'S CHLO RODYNE. to a sumptuous and recherche banquet supplied by Bros. Spiers Tbe Original ami only true. IS and Pond (Limited), and superintended by Bro. Dawkins. The W.M. -"$^S«» TT THE GREATEST MEDICAL DISCOVERY :: 0F THE PRESENT CENTURY. very genially presided , and proposed tbe nsual Loyal and Masonic f^"i^ffll®^ -L toasts. Bro. Cottebrnne P.G.P. responded for the Grand Officers. ¥$$sm&l^QK It is tho best known remedy for Coughs, Consump- Bro. Bntterworth in eulogistic terms proposed the health of the W.M., •^ w ""ion, Whooping Cough, Bronchitis, and Asthma. ' wfTrM y checks and arrests those too often fatal who had conducted the bnsiness in so able a manner. The W.M. in "* ntfjfLBriluT It effectuall rh'^^ ^L Diseases—Diphtheria, Diabetes, "Fever, Croup, proposing the toast of the Immediate Past Master said he had much 'AADE MIW- Ague, &c. pleasure in placing on his breast a jewel, voted him by the Lodge. Tt acts like a charm in Diarrhoea, ancl is the only known Specific in This Bro. Bntterworth well deserved , and they all hoped he would Cholera and Dysentery. live for many years to wear it among them. The W.M. in proposing It effectually cuts short all attacks of Epilepsy, Hysteria, Palpita- the toast of the Treasurer and Secretary, said he could scarcely find tion, Convulsions, and Spasms. It is the only Palliative in "Rheumatism, Gout, Cancer, Toothache, words to express his thanks to both those Officers. The Treasurer Meningitis, &c. was ever attentive to his duties ; while as to Bro. Meredith , tho It rapidly relieves pain from whatever cause, allays the irritation of Fever, Secretary, his books might well be taken as a model. Bros. Cole ancl soothes and strengthens the svstem under exhaustive diseases, restores tho de- Meredith severally responded. The W.M. next proposed , as a special ranged functions , stimulates healthy acMon of the secretions of the body, gives toast the health of the Honorary Members—Bros. C. A. Cottebrnne quiet and refreshing sleep, and marvellously prolongs life. It may be taken , bv oil and young at all hours and times. P.G.P., H.De Solla, James Terry and Dr. Kempsterl420. All these It ia extensively used by Medical Men in their official and private practice, brethren had done ranch to advance the interests of tho Lodge. at home and abroad , who have given numerous written testimonials of its Bro. Kempster acknowledged the compliment. Soon afterwards the wonderful efficacy. SPKCISIKS T ESTIMONIAL . — From .Tons- TANNER , M.D., L.R.C.P., M.R.C.S. Tyler's toast was given. Bro. Henri de Solla provided a good selec- C.S.A., L.M., Physician to Farringilon Dispensary, Physician to the Rev. C. H. tion of music ; the following were the artistes:—Messrs. L. Foote, Spurgeon 's Metropolitan College, London . &c, 102 Harloy Street, Cavendish J. Foote, Bros. F. H. Cozens and H. Ashton. There were twenty- diiuai'c, W.~"It gives mo grout pleasure to bear testimony in favour of Fit F.E MAN 'S Chlorodyne. I have prescribed it extensively, and in cases of seven visitors. Asthma, Chronic Bronchitis, the last stage of Phthisis, and the Win er Cough of the aged, I havo never found any substitute or chemical combination its equal ." Percy Lodge of Instruction, No. 198. —Held at the Sold by Chemists ami Patent Medicine Dealers all over the world, tn bottles Jolly Farmers, Sonthgate-rond , N., on Saturday , 29th March. Bros. ts I'd ; 2 07.. 2s Od: -1 oz. -Is M ; h-ilf-pints lis ; and pints 20s each , and by the Giller W.M., Ashton S.W., Oldis J.W., Gillen S.D., Smith J.D., Inventor , RICHARD FREEMA N , "0 Kennington Park Road , London , S.E. Free Giddings I.G., Cohen Preceptor, and Galer Secretary ; also Bros. by post. 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