CONTENTS. Bro. T. Farren Penrose, P.M. 101 (Trowel). Grand Treasurer bearing a phial containing the coins „ 1. G. Vincent, W.M. 330 (Cor. Light). to be deposited in the stone. 239 „ George Kennedy, 330 (Doric Light). Past Grand Chaplains. Thc Masonic Ceremony at Truro ' United Grand Lodge 24 1 „ John O. Job, W.M. 49- (Ionic tight). Past Provincial Grand Masters. Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution '. 24 1 „ \V. B. Cory, 131 (G.M. Banner). Provincial Grand Masters. Grand Lodge Balance-Sheet, 1879 243 „ F. H. Shaw, W.M. 330. The Corinthian Light borne by the Master of a lodge. Metropolitan Council of the Allied Masonic Degrees -43 The Provincial Grand Lodge was opened at the Public! The Column of the Junior Grand Warden borne by a Master of a lod Roval Masonic Institution for Girls -43 Rooms by the R.W. Lord Mount Edgcumbe, Provincia ge. at The Junior Grand Warden with the plumb rule. London Masonic Charity Association -43 Grand Master, 10.30 a.m. R.W. the Earl of Lathom, D.G. M., and the R.W. Bro. Viscount Ebrington P.G.M. G. Steward. Bannerofthe Grand Lodge. G. Steward. Notes on the Ritual 243 , of Devon, were present, and were received with the usual The Doric Light born e by the Master of a lodge. Fifty-Six Years a Mason 243 honours. At the close of the salutations the P.G.M. said The Column of the Senior Grand Warden borne by a * Operative Masons Marks 244 that during the last few days he had been very hard at Master of a lodge. Grand Council of the Allied Masonic Degrees 244 and had almost lost his voice. He would therefore The Senior Grand Warden with the level. ' work, , , British Equitable Insurance Company ¦• 244 ask the brethren to keep silent while he laid before them Junior Grand Deacons. Supreme Council , Thirtv-Third Degree 245 some matter on which, he considered, depended , in a great r The Grand Chaplain ¦) Masonic Notes and Queries 245 measure, the success of the present gathering. They Grand Stcward-j bearing the Sacred Law j-Grand Steward Royal Arch 245 would all know that a large number of the brethren pre- »- on a cushion . J Cryptic Masonry 245 sent were entitled to admission into Grand Lodge—all The Deputy Grand Master with the square. LEADERS 246 Masters and Wardens, present and past. But, unfortu- The Ionic Light borne by the Master of a lodge. CORRESPONDENCE — natel y, there arose a difficulty in the admission on this oc- The Grand Sword Bearer. The Royal Visit to Truro 247 casion. The room in which the Grand Lodge would be THE MOST WORSHIPFUL GRAND MASTER . Unity of Ritual 248 opened was too small to accommodate them. It would not Senior Grand Deacons. Admission into English Lodges 248 contain over 150 persons. He would, therefore, ask them Two Grand Stewards. Bro. S. Barton Wilson 's Complaint 24 S to permit him to decide who should be admitted. He Grand Tyler. Lodge at Grantham 248 thought that the Provincial Grand Officers and the present The procession started from the Public Rooms at 11.30, Visiting English Lodges 248 members of each lodge in the province might be accommo- and marched, via Boscawen-strcet and Lemon-street, to New Cathedral at Truro 248 dated, and the other brethren , he hoped, would kindlv Southleigh, in reversed order, followed by the whole of the The Late Bro. Dr. George Harris 248 forego their privilege on this occasion. He would suggest Masons. Upon the head of the procession reaching South- Craft Masonry 248 that when the procession returned the Provincial Grand leigh the brethren opened out, lining the whole of Lemon- Masonic and General Tidings 250 Officers and the Masters of the lodges should part off from street on both sides, to permit the carriage of H.R.H. the Lodge Meetings for Next Week 250 it and proceed to the Town Hall, the rest of the brethren Princess to drive through. They then re-closed and faced Advertisements I. to VIII. following him back to thc Public Rooms. He had also to thc city. His Royal Highness the Most Worshipful Grand observe that as a large number of ladies would attend the Master having assumed his place in the procession, it moved luncheon all the passages of the Town Hall should be kept off in the above detailed order, and arrived at the western THE MASONIC CEREMONY AT TRURO. as clear as possible, and if any of the brethren of the class entrance of the Cathedral about noon, the brethren passing as specified found that there was not room for their admis- th rough to the north-eastern enclosure and taking their The foundation stones of the Truro Cathedral were laid sion to Grand Lodge, he would suggest that they would seats, with thc exception of the Grand Officers and Provin- on Thursday, thc 20th May, 1SS0, by tlie Most Worshipful follow him to the Public Rooms. He would ask the cial Grand Officers , who formed in ranks standing on each Grand Master, His Royal Hi ghness the Prince of Wales, brethren if those arrangements met with their approbation. side of the area of the western enclosure. —Bro. Carlyon proposed that the arrangements should be with all the pageantry, pomp, and magnificence befitting Thc preliminary prayers having been offered up by the carried out, and by a vote of the lodge it was seconded and BishoD of Truro, the Prince passed through the church into a Royal and Masonic ceremonial. carrried unanimously, and warmly approved.—The P.G.M. the north-east enclosure, in the centre of which a canopy The building of a Protestant Cathedral is a novelty said he had another matter to bring before the lodge. He had been erected for his accommodation. One of the thought on the Duke of Cornwall , their Most Worshipfu l windows of the old church overlooking this space had been among all the works of the age, and will represent the Grand Master, visiting Cornwall on a Masonic occasion , removed, and around it was erected a carpeted platform work of many generations, and the rejoicings were on a they would be somewhat neglectful if they did not present for the Princess of Wales, and the occupants of the Royal scale commensurate with the magnitude of the work. The him with an address. The idea had occurred to him too late Dais. I he Prince was accompanied to the canopy by the inhabitants of Truro, and the Masonic and clerical bodies -i be brought before thc Masonic Committee, and, of course, Bishop of Truro, who was preceded by the Rev. Canon realised that the occasion was historic, and all classes co- there had not been any opportunity to consult Provincial Mason , bearing the Bishop 's crazier, and two acolytes. Grand Lodge. 1 le had , therefore, caused what he considered The Canons of the diocese were also assembled under the operated to make the festival one which would cause the a suitable address to his Most Worshipful Grand Master to canopy, the Provincial Grand Officers were drawn up day to be enshrined in the memory of all who were privileged be drawn out for presentation. By their leave he would near it, and opposite them were the Clergy, the whole to partici pate in thc event. read it for their approval. being backed by the assembled brethren. Ihe Bishop of " To His Royal Highness Albert Edward, Prince of Wales, 'I ruro opened the service, the whole of the Clergy joining Truro wore a gay air with thc handsome triumphal arches , K.G., CvC, Most Worshi pful Grand Master of the Ancient, in the lesponses. and profusion of decorations which ensmothercd every street Free, and Accepted Masons of England. His ROYAL H IGHNESS addressed the assembly, saying: and made pleasant the most unpretentious alley. The " May it please your Royal Highness, Most Worshipful Be it known unto you that we, being lawful Masons, true weather was truly Royal, the sun shining brightly upon a Grand Master—We, the Provincial Grand Master, officers , and faithful to the laws of our country, al though not our- and brethren of the Province of Cornwall scene of kaleidoscopic grandeur. The streets of the city , desire to be selves Operative Masons, have from time immemorial allowed to welcome your Royal Highness on this memor- been associated with the erection of buildings raised for were crowded with visitors from ea rl y morn, and the pro- able occasion , with our respectfu l expression of loyalty and the benefit of mankind and the glory of the Great Architect ceedings, which were viewed by a vast and brilliant gather- fraternal devotion as heir to the throne of England, Lord of the Universe. We have among us secrets concealed ing, were barren of any one feature that could detract from of the Ancient Duchy, and head of our honourable Craft. from those who arc not Masons, but they are lawful and a success triumphant in its completeness. We rejoice in the occasion which has brought your Royal honourable, and are not opposed to the laws either of God Highness amongst us to perform our ancient rites at the or of man. They were entrusted to Masons, in ancient Grand Lodge was opened at the Town Hall at eleven foundation of a building which, we believe, will be worth y times, and have been faithfully transmitted to us, and it is o'clock, and there were present:— of the high and holy purpose for which it is reared. It is our duty to convey them down to our posterity. We are an additional source of Bro. the Earl of Lathom gratification to us that Her Royal assembled here in thc presence of you all to erect a House , D.G.M., acting as Grand Master Highness the Duchess of Cornwall has been graciousl in thc absence of thc M.W.G.M., y for the worship and praise of thc Most High , which I pray the Prince of leased to brighten the scene of our labours with her pres- Wales. p that God may prosper as it seem good to Him. And as ence, and we earnestly pray that the Great Architect of thc „ W. W. Beach , M.P., acting D.G.M. the first duty of Masons in every undertaking is to enyoke Universe may pour His blessing upon „ Francis B. Austen, acting S.G.W. your Royal High- His blessing, I call upon you to join our Grand Chaplain in nesses and all those that are near and dear to you, and an address to the Throne of Grace. „ Sir F. Wyatt Truscott, W.M. No. 1 (Lord Mayor), grant to you long life, health , and happiness. The CH A PLA IN having offered up prayer J.G.W. , (Signed) "MOUNT K DGCUMBB. P.G.M. „ Rev. C. W. Spencer Stanhope, G. Chap. His ROYAL H IGHNESS said: I now declare it to be my h. CARLYON G. Secretary.' „ Rev. Arthur P. Purey-Cust (Dean of , will and pleasure that the corner stone of this Cathedral be York), G. Chap. The brethren expressed their warm approval „ Lieut.-Col. Creaton , G. Treas. of its senti- laid. The Grand Secretary will read the inscription on the J. ments, and on its being proposed and seconded that it „ W. Hughan, P.G.D., acting G. Reg. plate. J. should be adopted by the P.G. Lodge it was put and „ Capt. Nath. Geo. Phili ps, P.G.D., acting , COL. SHADWELL H. CLE RKE , Grand Secretary, read Pres. I3.G.P. carried unanimously with app Lieut.-Col. Shadwell H. Gierke. G. Sec. lause. The presentation was the inscription as follows :—" This corner stone of the ,, entrusted to the P.G.M. „ R. F. Gould S.G.D. Cathedral Church of St. Mary's, Truro, is placed by His , The procession was then formed in the following „ Frank Richardson , S.G.D. Royal Hi ghness the Duke of Cornwall, K.G., Most Wor- order:— „ Lieut.-Col. H. S. Somervillc Burney, shipful Grand Master of the Ancient Free and Accepted J.G.D. Band of Music. „ Joh n H. Scott. J.G.D. Masons of England, this 20th day of May, 1S80." Two Tylers, with drawn swords. „ "lohn Gibson, G.S. of Wks. Cot.. CREATON, Grand Treasurer, was next called upon Visiting brethren. „ Thomas Fenn, P.G.I)., acting G.D.C. to deposit a phial containing the coins of the realm in a Lodges according to their numbers, juniors walking first. „ Charles Greenwood, G.S.B. cavity in the foundation stone, and the Grand Secretary Provincial Grand Officers of other provinces. „ C. S. Jekyll , G. Org. placed the plate with the inscri ption on the lower stone. Provincial Grand Officers of Cornwall. „ W. Clarke, Asst. G.P. Bro. John Gibson, Grand Supt. of Works, afterwards ad- Architect with the nlans. „ H. Sadler, G. T ler. justed the stone, a plain block of granite, and it was then y A Cornucop ia , with corn borne " f by ) lowered upon a basement of granite. The following brethren acted as Grand Stewards:— Grand \ Master of a Lodge, two ewers, L Grand H IS R OYAL H IGHNESS, having laid the stone, and Bro. Houle P.M. Steward "j with wine and oil borne b Steward Josiah , 92. y Mas- \ proved its just form and position by the plumb-rule, said: .. ters of Lodges. ^ „ Harold Carter, P.M. 02. lumb and that the Craftsmen have Assistant Grand Pursuivant. I find this stone to be p , „ Wm. Lake, P.M. 131. prepared it true and trusty. „ G. Drysdale, W. 222. Grand Organist. J. Upon thc level being handed to him, H IS R OYAL H IGH- „ J. H. Sampson , I.P.M. 131. Trowel, borne by a Past Master. Mallet, borne by a NESS, after testing the stone with it, said: 1 find the stone j, J. H. Matthews, P.M. 143. Past Master. Past Grand Sword to be level, and that the Craftsmen have laboured skilfully. The Bearers. following brethren were deputed to assist in the Assistant Grand Director of The square was next handed His ROYAL H IGHNESS, ceremony:— Ceremonies. Grand Director of Ceremonies. who having used it, said : I find this stone to be plumb, Bro. W. I. Murlis, P.M. (Banner of Crand Lod. .-1. Grand Superintendent of Works bearing a plate with level , and square, and I declare it to be duly prepared and „ T. W. Willcocks, W.M. 131 (S. Warden 's Col.) the inscription for the Foundation Stone. trul y laid, and that the Craftsmen have worked well. „ J. J. Hawken, W.M. 331 (J. Warden 's Col.) Past Grand Deacons. 'I he gold vases belonging to the Grand Lodge used ir» „ Joseph Wallace, W.M. 7-. (Cornucopia). Grand Secretary, with the Book of Constitutions. the ceremonial were next handed the Grand Master. „ A. O. Mitchell , W.M. 121 (Wine). President of the Board of General Purposes. His ROYAL H IGHNESS, taking thecornucopiacontaining » W. Weaver, W.M. 31S (Oil). Past Grand Registrars. the corn, said: I scatter corn upon this stone as an em- „ E. D. Anderton, P.M. 131 (Mallet). Grand Registrar bearing the Great Seal . blem of abundance and plenty. May the good seed of His word sink into the hearts of men , take root, and bring Bro . Sir Edmund A. L. Lechmere, Bart., Prov. G.M. young Princes following with Lord Falmouth , and following forth fruit a hundredfold to their benefit and His glory. Worcester. in the distinguished trai n were thc Bishops of Truro, Edmund Cox, D.D., P.G. Chap. Exeter Madagascar; handed him and His Rev. John , the Lord Mayor of London , the Thc ewer with the wine was next , Ravenshaw, P.G. Chap. Mayors of the local boroug this stone, the Rev . T. F. hs already alluded to, Earl St. ROYAL H IGHNESS said : I pour wine upon " R. W. H. Giddy, D.G.M. Gri qualand. Germans, Earl Mount Ed May those who work Hon. gcumbe, Lord Clinton , Admiral symbol of strength and gladness. " Sir M. Costa , P.G.W. thc Hon. C. 13. Elliot ' General Pakenham ' those who shall hereaf ter meet J. , , the Hon. upon this building, and M. Montague, P.G.D. I. C. Agar-Robartes, ill.! ., Sir St. Aub within its walls, ever perform their allotted parts in the J.P. J. yn, Bart., M.P., ' ' 'Charles Murton , P.G.D. Sir Edward E. A. Lechmere, Bart., M.P,, Sir service of the Great Architect with cheerfulness and single- .. James Robert Grey, P.G.D. M'Garel-Hogg, Bart., M .P., Sir George Strachcy, Bart., ness of heart. Rev . R. P. Bent, P.G. Chap. Sir C. B. G. Sawle, Bart., Mr. A. P.'Vivian , M.P., .Mr. Taking the ewer with the oil His ROYAL H IGHNESS " Charles W. C. Hutton, P.G.D. W. C. Borlase, M.P., Mr. E. Brydges-Willyams, M.P., peace said: 1 sprinkle this stone with oil , the emblem of John M. Case, P.G.D. Col. C. S. Cocks, Lieut.-Col . Tremayne, Lieut.-Col. Gryils, and harmony. May goodwill and brotherly love prevail „ Thomas Cubitt, P.G.P. Lieut.-Col. Hawker, and a large number of distinguished amongst those who shall worship in this house to thc glory Tn_i. s Mason. P.G.S.B. visitors . of the Most High until time shall be no more. " 'I. Lewis Thomas, F.S.A., P.A.G.D.C. Grace was said before thc meal by the Bishop of Truro, " Returning td the canopy, His ROYAL H IGHNESS, ad- , 5. Mullens, P.G.S.B. and after by the Bishop of Exeter. 'The Earl of Mount dressing the assemblage, said: Brethren , we are an ancient Rev. Charles J. Martyn, P.G. Chap. Edgcumbe then rose, and was greeted with hearty cheers. fraternity which from its earliest days has been identified W. R. Woodman , M.D., P.G.S.B. The noble C HAIRMAN, when the ovation had subsided, with all that is beautiful and grand in architecture, and you Rev. S. R. Wigram, P.G. Chap. said : Our time is very precious to-day, and our toasts will therefore be proud to have aided me, as I have been " The Duke of St. Albans, P.G.M. Nottinghamshire. must be few, and our speeches short as possible, but you proud to work with you , in commencing a building which The Marl of Mount Edgcumbe, P.G.M. Cornwall. would not forgive me were I to allow you to separate on by thc beauty of its design and the solidity of its construc- " L. P. Metham, D.P.G.M. Devonshi re. such an occasion without giving expresshm to our loyalty to tion will , we trust, be an ornament to this city and province " W. W. B. Beach, P.G.M. Hampshire and Isle of the Crown by drinkmg " The Health of our Most Gracious for centuries to come. But, brethren , it is something far Wight. Soverei gn." (Loud cheers.) Queen Victoria holds a hi gh more than this. It is a temple to be erected to the glory W. Hammond, P.P.G.D. Middlesex. place in the world, not merely because she rules over many and worship of one heavenly Father, the Great Architect " W Stephens, P.G.D.C. Middlesex. nations, peoples, and languages—tyrants and bigots have and Creator of all things. And whatever minor differences " Richard [ohn , P.P.G.D.C. Cornwall. done that in the history of the world—but because she there may be amongst us, I feel sure that the same spirit C. P. Henty, P.P.G.W. Sussex. enjoys the high privilege of reigning in the hearts, as well must be in your minds this day which animated thc ]e\vs " T. M. Humphries, P.P.G. Sup. Wks. Stafford . as over the destinies, of the freest , and , therefore, the most of old when , as Ezra tells us, "The builders laid the foun- " E. F. C. B. Cave, P.P.G. Chap. Sussex. loyal people in the world. (Loud and long continued dation of the Temple of the Lord," and "they set the " W Randall , P.P.G. Chap. Warwickshire. cheering.) And 1 say that British loyalty , although perhaps '' priests in their apparel with trumpets to praise the Lord, ,, T. C. Walls, P.G.S.B. Middlesex. roughly and plainly expressed , is not to be found mure after the ordinance of David, King of Israel. And they Lord Ebrington , P.G.M. Devonshire. genuine throughout Her Majesty's dominions than amongst sang together by course in praising and giving thanks unto " G. Bunt , P.A.G. D.C. the inhabitants of the somewhat remote and rugged penin- the Lord , because He is good and His mercy endureth for R. Grey, P.G.D. sula of Cornwall. 'The toast was received with loud and ever. And all the people shouted with a great shout when II. Godfrey, P.P.G.S.W. Gloucester, e_c, c.c , &c. prolonged cheering, during which the band played the they praised the Lord because the foundation of the House National Anthem. of the Lord was laid." The amount laid on the stone at the N.E. by some of thc 1 he nobleCilA 'RMAN then said : I have one or two more The Bishop of TRURO pronounced the dedication prayer, lodges of the province was nearly £300. A collection was toasts with which to occupy your time from the chair. I " In the faith of Jesus Christ we place this foundation also made for special Masonic purposes during the cere- need not tell you what the first of these toasts must be. stone, in the name of the Father, the Son, and the I loly mony. It would be invidious in a simple report of the (Cheers.) We have met here upon a very solemn and im- Ghost. Amen." proceedings, where all concerned contributed by personal portant occasion ; we have met to inaugurate the com- Mr. Pearson , the architect of the new Cathedral, was exertions to the success of the gathering, to mention mencement of a building which , we trust—and I believe there we cannot forbear referring to the invalu- here who heartil next presented to the G RAND M ASTER , who, after having names, but are many y join in the hope and prayer—may examined the plans of the intended building, said to him : able services of Bro. Fenn , as the acting G.D.C. He be of great ben .tit to th . county - -(loud cheers)—and of I place in your hands the plans of the intended building, was ably assisted by Bro. Grey, P.G.D., and Bro. R. John , the highest interest; but we have also met here—and espe- together with the necessary tools, not doubting your ability P.P.G.D.C. Cornwall. cially in this room—to welcome one, aye, more than one and skill as a Craftsman ; and 1 desire that you will proceed It is worth y of note that many Provincial Officers and — (vociferous cheering, in the Course which the Princess without loss of time with the completion of the work, in con- Masters of lodges from a distance were accompanied hv smiled and bowed her thanks)—whom we have for years formity with the plans and desi gns now entrusted to you. members of their respective lodges anxious to support their longed to welcome in this manner. (Loud cheers.) And I chiefs on the occasion. Among others Bro. Gould , G.S.D., may say 1 know from my own knowledge that the wish A psalm having been sung, the representatives of the by two members of the Moi ra Lodge which we have entertained has been shared different lod tions in aid of thc was accompanied , by those whose ges which had raised subscrip R.W. Bro. ]ames Horner NVilson, P.M. 020 healths f am now going to propose to vou. His Royal Cathedral Building Fund laid the pnrses containing their Vo. 02; The , G.S.W. of Egypt, and Grand Representative, llighness'Jias expressed tome on more than one offering on thc stone and Ihe ceremony concluded. The (Ireland), P. occasion his , from Dublin to take part in the proceedings desire for some good oportunity to arise for his coming into Royal party having returned to the western cnclouse, and came purposely as a member of No. 331, Truro. We may also mention Cornwall —(loud cheers)- and whi n one morning, on board the Masonic gathering having waited within the northern received a very warm greeting, and his R oya l 1 li ghness's yacht enclosure until the second stone was laid, re-formed in that the Lord .Mayor , 1 ventured to suggest that the enquiries after his lordshi by the spectators laying of the foundation stone of 'Truro Cathedral would procession and marched back to the Public Rooms, where many were the p eager to see that important personage. a fford that opportunity, without a moment 's hesitation the lodge was closed without further ceremony. After th. Furniss of No. 'Truro was the he said 'That is just what I should wish. Highness walked Bro. |. Cooper , 131 , , , " " (Loud cheers.) second stone had l>een laid , His Roval luncheon and at other places in the city, and And now , ladies and gentlemen , we are here to g with the Grand Officers back to the Town Hall where, as caterer of the ive I lis , unanimously accorded to our worth brother Royal Highness a welcome. (Loud cheers.) We welcome Grand Master ge in the usual the Press has y , he closed the Grand Lod for tin. admirable arrangements which contri- him as Englisnnicn would welcome him in any part of Her form. g rea t praise ' buted so much to the creature comforts of the brethren. Majesty 's dominions , but we welcome him especiall y as the Ihe mallet used by his Royal Highness in laying the The decorations were on a magnificent scale; the arches duke of this ancient Duch y of Cornwall , with which we are Masonic foundation stone is one of grea t antiquity. It particularlv p resenting a most brilliant and artistic appear- associated as the quasi subjects of that duke. (Cheers.) bears upon the silver plate affixed to it, the following in- Mr. Silvanus Trevail, architect , Truro, is due Many of us also welcome him here most cordially, and I ance, and to ¦ scription :—" By order of the Most Worshi pful the Grand not only the ori ginal ctMic _ ,_.. _! _f the general idea, but say so particularl y for the brethren, who welcome him as Master, his Roval Highness the Dukeof Sussex , and W.M. also the designing of the manifold details; upon him has the head of our Ancient and Honourable Craft. (Loud of the Lodge of Anti quity, and with the concurrence of the also devolved the duty of carrying them into execution. cheers.) We thank him most heartil y for having come brethren of the lodge, this plate has been engraven and We have, onl y space to describe the Masonic arch. It is upon this occasion to celebrate that which is really a great affixed to this mallet, A. L. 5S41, A.D. 1X27, to commemo- thoroughl y pure and chaste in its design , and effectivel y event in the history of Cornwall. (Loud cheers.) And 1 rate that this being the same mallet with which His Majesty rich in its decorations. 'The archway rises boldly to the will add , if I may be allowed to do so, that after twenty King Charles the Second , laid the foundation stone of St. the entrance of Lemon-street. It is years of service with His Royal Highness, during which " public view from Paul's Cathedral, A. L. y'7'. . A.D, 107,;, was presented tu flanked on cither side by a pair of splendidl y proportioned twenty years 1 have met with innumerable instances of thc old Lodge of St. Paul , the Lodge of Antiquity, hv Bro. " Corinthian columns supporting entablature and cornices. kindness, that it gives me the greatest happiness , person- Sir Christopher Wren , R .W.D.G.M., W. M. of t .|is lodge, The other side is similar. Between each pair of columns ally, that it should have fallen to mv lot to be your spokes- and architect of the cilice." The trowel used by His are Masonic badges—four m nil. towards Boseawcn-street man on this occasion. (Loud cheers.) And I need not say Royal Highness was solid silver, with a beautiful piece of they represent the badges of the Royal Al pha Lodge, or that there is no one here who will not go away with a plea- serpentine let into the handle, and bore the following in- the Prince of Wales 's Own Lodge, and the installation sant feeling in Iris heart that "»r festival, which is smiled scription :—" Presented to His Royal Highness Albert jewel ; and on the Lemon-street side the badge of the upon by the sun , has been graced by the presence of the Edward , Duke of Cornwall , Grand Master of England , on Grand Lodge, No. 1 , and the Prince of Wales's badge and illustrious lad y who sits upon my right . (Loud cheers.) the laying the foundation stone of the Cathedral of St. plume. Illuminations of these may be seen in Bro. W. J- I have the honour, therefore, to propose to you " 'The 's at Truro Mary , , 20th May, 1S50. I {if .inn 's recent work on Freemasonry. Below the badge, Health of the Duke and Duche-s nf Cornwall , and the The ceremony in the eastern enclosure having concluded are the ordinary signs of the working tools of Craft Mas rest of the Royal Family," and amongst those, not least the M.W. G. Master proceeded to the westward stone, the sonry introduced in four groups. Toward s Lemon-street in that famil y, we must name especiall y Prince Albert choi r going before singing the 127th psalm " Excrept the the motto is " Hail , Master "- the Masonic greeting -and Victor and Prince George, who, I feel sure, rejoice in Lord build the house, their labour is but lost that buiild it ," on the Boscawen-strcet side an- the words " Faith , Hope , having this opportunity of being welcomed in the county of to Purcell's music; and also the S7th psalm " Her founda- and Charity " —the three cardinal virtues of Freemasonry. Cornwall. tions are upon the holy hills; the Lord loveth the gates of 'The top is surmounted with a trop h y of (lags, having to- 1 he (oast was drunk amid loud cheers, the band playing Sion more than all the dwehingsof J acob." The westward wards each face of the arch the Masonic anus, with sup- meanwhile " God Bless the Prince of Wales." stone having been adjusted by the Freemasons, the porters and motto. < hi either side , above the column , is a 'The P RINCE , in rep lying, said : Ladies and gentlemen , mechanic.) port ion of the tvork heing admirably camed out large, vase containing ferns and i]owe*rs artistically .ar- —1 am most grateful to Lord Mount Edgcumbe and to the by Bros. W. Juleff , 331, Truro ; Pengcllv , iss-i (Cam- ranged in lieu of statuary, and kindl y lent for' the occa- county for the kiuel way in which he has proposed this borne), and Grey, No. ,s_9 (Redruth), under the supcrin- sion by Canon Phill potts . of Porthgwidden. 1 he architect s toast. And in the name of the Duchess of Cornwall , as well tendance of Bro. John Julian , 331 ) Truro) ; the original design included four recumbent figures for this por- as my own , I beg to thank you for the way in which you Prince laid the stone with the accustomed cere- tion of the arch , representing " Truth , Merit , Justice, and have received it . It is almost needless for me to sav the monies as described in the Masonic ceremony. Tlie Piety ," but the funds would not permit this form of embel- very great pleasure and the very great gratification it has Bishop of Truro (in the absence of the Archbishop) said , lishment to be carried out. 'The columns of the arch are in given to us to comedown into Cornwall. It is a matter of with a loud voice, " In the faith of Jesus Christ we place Devonshire marble, which is intended by Mr. 'Trevail as a great regret to me that some years have certainly gone past this stone (touching it) in Ihe name of the Father, and of compliment to the brethren of the sister county. 'The capi- since we were last here, but 1 rejoice that again 1 have bail (he Son, and of the Hol y Ghost—Amen "—adding "Here tals of the columns are gilded , and the bod y of the arch is the opportunity of coming down to the Duch y" and after let the true faith and fear of God, with brotherly love, ever in white marble, veined and jointed to represent actual the kind way in which we have been received it will only abide; and be this place dedicated unto prayer and unto Masonry. make it incumbent on us to pay you visits more frequently the invocation and praise of the most I loly Name of the in future . We have come here to-day for the purpose of same, our Lord Jesus Christ, who, with the Father and the The luncheon was laid in the Market House, a huge performing an important service, and to all those who are Hol y Spirit , liveth and rei gneth one God world without end. covered space admirabl y adapted for the purposes of a concerned in the arrangement, I can only o ffer , on my part, Amen." The Old Hundreth was then sung by the whole great festive occasion , and the normal appearance of which and I am sure on the part of the Duchess, our congratula- assemblage; and at its conclusion , the Princess and the had been entirely obliterated by the free and tasteful dispo- tions <>n the very great success of everything that as ap- young Princes descended from the Royal dais and ascended sitions of Hags, mottoes, and evergreens. 'These streamed pertained to the ceremony. 'The order that we met with in the pavilion , where the Princess held a reception fur those from the roof and covered the red walls, and made unpic- the street , and being favoured at the same time with so ladies and others who had purses to lay upon the stone. turesque pillars essential components of a perfect decorative beautifu l a sun ,--good omens, I trust , for the future of this Her Royal Highness sat in a State Chair, whilst each lad y picture. The company to the number of several hundreds Cathedral. Ladies and gentlemen, as I know your tiim- is ascended made a curtsey, handed her purse to the Karl of —had no dilli. ulty, thanks to the perfection of arrange- short , I will not heep you any longer, but before sitrim. Mount Ed gcumbe and passed on; the noble earl placing ments, either in reaching tin- rendezvous or in discovering down I have a toast to propose' to you , which I know you will the purse on the stone. The names of these ladies will he their destinations , anil shnrtl y after t no the (brisling and alJ drink most enthusiasticall y-il is that of "Prosperity to the found in the financial statement. The Lord Bishop thru hungered throng were spiritedl y discussing and contempla- County of Cornwall , and the City and Diocese of Truro," offered the concluding prayers—namel y, a collect for the ting the unwonted scene. At a quarter-past two the swel- (cheers), and 1 have great pleasure in connecting with that masons and workmen , a collect for the Gift of the Spirit , lin g murmurs 'V t'i without announced that the Royal guests the: name's of our Chairman , Lord Mount Kdgcumbe, the and a collect for all worshippers ; and the ceremony ended. were on the p..iut of i-nl'-riug the improvised hall. As they I hgh Shenlf , 011 behall of the county, the Bishop 011 behalt The Grand and Provincial Officers returned to' the Town did so there was a simultaneous rustling. In a moment the of the diocese , and the Mayor on behalf of the city, Hall. The M.W. G. Master occupied the throne, and the company was standing en nmssi; and vociferous cheering (("beers.) It will be bad taste on my part to dilate on any- Grand Lodge was closed in due form. In addition to the was shaking the festooned walls and resounding to the mul- thing concerning them personally, but 1 am sure the Chair- Grand Officers present at the opening the following Past titude outside. 'The Ear! of Mount Edgcumbe conducted man , the Lord-Lieutenant , will allow me to express to him, Grand Officers and officers of Provinces occupied their the Princess of Wales through the a rea to the raised plat- as representative of the Sovereign of this country, many position in Grand Lodge. form, the Prince of Wales escorting Lady Falmouth, the thanks for the manner in which everything has been done Western Division here, not forgetting my acknowledgments to my host and and thc Grand Lodge of England on such an important , for declining to entertain a complaint hostess with whom""wc have been stay ing, and to thank all and uni que occasion. against certain brethren of the lodge for conspiring to black others most sincerel y who haxe contributed to the success ball candidates. " ' of the proceedings of to-day. (Cheers.) _ The we e >me we ges represented and (2.) Also appeal by Bro. Thomas Gardner, the Secretary We have prepared a list of lod of the said lodge have received is one that will remai n vividly engraved on , but thc pressure on our space necessitates^ , No. S64, complaining of certai n expres- visitors present sions used , respecting him our memories, and to that welcome 1 extend most cordiall y their being held over until next week'. , by the District Grand Secretary, and thoroughly to you my wish for the prosperity of this in an official communication addressed to him by direction county and this city, and, to quote your own motto, "One of thc District Grand Master. UNITED GRAND LODGE. N.B.—The papers relating and All. " (Loud cheers.) ,. , ,¦ ., to these Jappeals will be in The toast was acknowledged bv the Earl ot Mount the Grand Secretary 's office till the meeting of Grand Thc following is the agenda of Grand Lod ge for Wednes- Edgcumbe, the High Sheriff, the Lord Bishop, and the Lodge, and open for the inspection of the brethren durin<* Mayor of Truro. day, the 2nd June : office hours. ° Communication of the Other toasts were responded to by the High Sheriff , the 1. The minutes of thc Quarterly 10. Proposed Motfons. Bishop of Truro, thc Mayor of Truro, Admiral Eliot , 3rd March for confirmation. (1.) By Bro. Lieut.-Col . Joh n Creaton, Gd. Treas u rer— 2. Thc minutes of the Grand Festival of the 2SH1 April General Pakenham, Col. Archer, thc Earl of Lathom, thc " I hat the sum of .£70 be given from the Fund of Gene- Bishop of Exeter, and the Lord Mayor of London. for confirmation. ral Purposes ; that the money be placed in the hands of ge at Truro on There wrs afterwards a successful promenade concert in 3. The minutes of the Especial Grand Lod the Secretary of the ' Royal Masonic Benevolent Institu- enclosure, and brilliant illuminations and fire- thc 20th May for confirmation. tion of Aged Freemasons and Widows of Freemasons,' to the western Election of members of the Board of General Pur- works in the evening. 4. supply the residents of the Institution at Croydon with poses. coals during the winter season."- 5. Election of members of the Colonial Board . 2. By Bro. James Stevens, P.M. No. 720 : *fThat Manage- , The following appeared in a daily contemporary, The 0. Election of members for the Committee of _ inasmuch as ah laws made by this Grand Lodge should be News of the iqth inst., and as it ment of the " Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution for strictly observed and respected , this Grand Lod Western Morning , I" ge is of presents an historical epitome of English Freemasonry Aged Freemasons and Widows of resmasons. " opinion that the resolution of Grand Lodge to appoint a and its connection with the Royal Family, we have much 7. Report of the Lodge of Benevolence for the last quarter Committee of Past Masters for enquiry into the merits of grants pleasure in reproducing it :—• in which are recommendations for the following , the respective systems of working, Sc , adopted on the 1st viz:— £ s. d. December, 1S69. and confirmed" Masonic assemblies and processions since the middle of on the 2nd March, 1S70, The orphan children of a brother of the Lodge and which thereby and in accordance with last century have rarely been seen by the inhabitants of " the Constitu- of Li ght in Adjoodhia, No. S36, Fyzabad, tions of the Fraternity, regulating the government of Grand Cornish towns, and none ever occur in the London district. o o Bengal, East Indies ...... 50 Lodge (Section S, page 2S, became alaw, should be carried Whenever such meetings take place they always prove A brother of ST. Alban 's Lod ge. No. 29, London 250 o o intoeffect." most attractive, and are the means of gathering large A brother of the Vitruvian ' Lodge, No. Sy, a society, however Ma- List of brethren nominated for the Board of General crowds of eager spectators. As , London ...... 200 o o Purposes:— sonrv is private, and many even of its own members know The widow of a brother of the Middlesex Lodge, Masters :—Bros. Charles Atkins, 1260; Edward Cutler little of the character and extent pf its benevolent enter- London ...... o o , No. 14.3, 50 197; Frederick H. McCalmont, 394; Herbert Monckton, prises. The members under the jurisdiction of England , The widow of a brother of thc Castle Lodge 503 ; Richard Notley, 11.50; George Pitt-Lewis, 444 ; in London and elsewhere, educate, clothe, and board many of Harmony, No. 26", London ...... 50 o o and have also numerous Charles Wm. Thompson , 969; and Francis Charteris hundreds of orphans annuall y, The widow of a brother of the De Grey and Wemyss Freemasons and widows scattered over , 1G15. annuitants of aged Ripon Lodge, No. 905. London ...... 75 o o Past Masters -.—Bros. Albert the country such beneficence being so thorough and J. Altman, if5.s;7; Wm.Cop- , The widow of a brother of thc Philanthropic pard Beaumont, 26 ; Henry Bishop, (56 hearty, that upwards of £100,000 are expended every yea r ; Henry B. Du- Lodge, No. 304, Leeds ...... 1 co o 0 bois, 1777; Henry E. Frances, S57; Edward B. Grab- in aiding those of their unfortunate and needy brethren. The widow of a brother of the Mount Edgcumbe ham , 19; Frank Green , 15^ 7; Henry Harben, 92; Chas. The Grand Lodge of England has under its sway over Lodge. No. 1440 , London ...... rsO o a and is the oldest and largest Grand hredk. Hogard , 205 ; John Matthew Klench, 1CS6 ; Henry 1500 active lodges, A brother of the Lodge of I Inrmony, No. 309, C. Levander, 6 Lod ge in the world. 'Their Grand Master is elected annu- 32; Alfred M. D. Meadows, 4; Macrae Far-ham 75 o o Moir, ("_>; William Henry Pcrryman. all by the representatives of the several lodges present at 3 ; Samuel Poynter, y A brother of the Lodge of Hope, No. 302, Brad- 902 ; James Stevens, 1216 j the Freemasons' Hall , London , there having been forty- John G. Stevens, 554 ; and ford , Yorkshire ...... 100 o o Alfred Henry Tattershall , 1 40. one so elected from earl y last century. From 1S13 to 1S42 The widow of a brother of the Ok! King's Arms Sussex presided over thc Grand Lod ge, List of brethren nominated for thc Colonial Board:— H.R.H. the Dukeof Lodge, No. 2S, London ...... 50 o o Bros I01S6 the Earl of Zetland. 'The Marquis . Frederick Adlard, 7; Brackstone Baker, 21; and from 1S43 9 A brother of the Lodge of Harmony, No. 29. , James Brett, ied the " 'Throne " from 1S70 to 1S73, and 177; Ralph Gooding-, 1; Edward Letch- of Ripon occup Rochdale ...... 100 o o worth, on his resignation (which at thc time caused much surprise) 1579; James Henry Matthews, 143; Samuel The widow of a brother of the Lodge of Union , Poynter, 902 ; and Griffiths Smith , 6 he was succeeded by H.R.H. the Prince of Wales, who London ...... o o 5 9. No. 166, ...... 50 List of brethren nominated for the Committee of Manage- has been unanimously elected every year since that period. S. Report of the Board of General Purposes. ment forthe Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution for Aged His Royal Highness was initiated at StocKholm by his To thc United Grand Lodge of Ancient Free, and g of Sweden in 1S6.S ; in iS7o the rank of 1' reemasons and Widows of l"reemasons :— Majesty the 1 -iii Accepted Masons of England. Bros Past Grand Master was conferred upon him in this country, . Charles Atkins, W.M. 1 2C0 ; James Brett, P.M. 'The Boartl of General Purposes beg to report:— ; William Clarke and on thc 2.Sth A pril, 1S6 the " Heir to the Throne " 170 , P.M. 114; Charles A. Cottebrune, 4, 1. Inconnection with the proposed erection of newofiices P.M. Charles F. was installed as Grand Master at the Albert Hall , South 733; Hoga rd , P.M. 205 ; William F. C. forthe use of the Charities there appears to he a contiguous Moutri e, P.M. 11; George Penn, P.M. 1(142 ; Alf. H. Kensington, in the presence of some Sooo members, by thc lot of freehold ground in New Yard the possession of p , 'Tattershall , P.M. 140 ; Henry George Warren P.M. Right Hon. the Earl of Carnarvon. which by Grand Lodge is hi hl important in connection , g y G.S.L.; James Willing, jun., P.M. 1507. The Prince of Wales has exhibited a marked apprecia- with questions of li ght and air. tion of Freemasons- , and has served as Master of three The Board are strongl y advised that this plot of ground lodges, one of which—bearing his own name—is an should be purchased, and they have been enabled to ar- NEW LODGES. appointment so long as His Royal Highness continues to be range that Grand Lodge by its trustees can purchase the the Prince of Wales. From 173 7 to 1S74 no less than fee simple, free from incumbrances, for the sum of £1050, No. 1S5G. —St. George's Lodge, Temuka, Canterbury, New fifteen Princes of Great Britain and Ireland have been ad- and they have at the same time satisfied themselves that a Zealand. mitted as Freemasons, three having been Princes of Wales. tenant at a thoroughly remunerative rent can be obtained .» iSs7.—South I .akaia, South Rakaia, Canterbury, New At the present time His Royal Highness the Duke of so long as is desirable. Zealand. Connaught and his Royal Highness Prince Leopold have They accordingly recommend that such purchase be ,, iSjS.—St. John 's Lodge, Ashburton , Canterbury, New been Grand Wardens under their Royal brother, and the sanctioned by Grand Lodge. Zealand. latter is Provincial Grand Master of Oxfordshire. 2. Having received formal complaint that a brother >> 1S51J.—Prudentia Lodge, Negapatam, Madras. Her Majesty the Oueen has for long been a warm sup- had violated the Constitutions by appearing in a public „ 1S60. —Phomix Lodge, Simon 's Town , Cape of Good porter of the Masonic Charities, and is the patron of the place or assembly (namely, one of Her Majesty's levees) Hope. Royal Masonic Institution for Boys ; Her Royal Hi ghness wearing Masonic jewels without the authority of the Grand „ 1 S01.—Claremont Lodge, Esher, Surrey. the Princess of Wales being the patroness of the Royal Master, the Board proceeded to deal with the matter, and Masonic Institution for Girls. It is idle, therefore, to talk caused the brother n question to be summoned to appear of the " revolutionary tendencies " of the Society as some before them. It appearing that the error arose from a ROYAL MASONIC BENEVOLENT Roman Catholics have done, for evidently it aims at secur- misconstruction of the Constitutions, and due submission INSTITUTION. ing tlie loving fncntlship 01 brethren and the peaceful pro- having been made and regret expressed , it was not thought gress of mankind. It is an unsectarian and non-political requisite to proceed further than admonition in the matter. The annual meeting of the Governors and Subscribers of institution , and as such has accomplished much , and is cal- 3. Lodge No. 401 fSlaidburn) having passed two this Institution was held on the 21st inst., at Freemasons' culated to be still more u;eful in such respects. In India brethren after an insufficient interval (viz., twenty-live Tavern , Bro. Henry Smith , V.P., Prov. G. Sec. for West the principles of the Order are taking deep root , and al- days) from their initiation , the Board have ordered that Yorkshire, in the chair. The attendance of brethren was ready Hindoos and I .irsces assemble as Freemasons in the the brethren be re-obli gated in the Second Degree, and large. same lodges with Christians, Mahomedans, anil the fol- subsequently in the 'Third Degree at the proper interval , Bro. J AMES T ERRY (Secretary ) read a letter from Bro. lowers of Confucius. and have inflicted a fine of two guineas on the lodge. Francis Knollys, dated Marlborough House, the The ceremony, 5th however, of to-day is quite uniqne in Lodge No. 910 (Pontcfract) having passed a brother inst., in which he was desired by H.R.H. the Prince of character from an English standpoint, it being the first time after an insufficient interval from his initiation (viz., six- Wales to inform Bro. Terrv, in reply to his letter of the that we know of historically that the Grand Master of the teen days) thc Board have ordered that the brother be 2SU1 ult., that His Royal Highness had approved of the Freemasons (for the time being) has agreed to lay the re-obligated in the Second Degree, and have inflicted a 23rd of February, 1SS 1, as the day on which the next Festival foundation stone of a building for ecclesiastical purposes line of two guineas on the lod ge. of the Institution should take place. and an additional feature to the attractions of the day will 4. The Board further report that they have had under The report of the Audit Committee was then received, be found in the fact that it will be the first occasion that the consideration the important question of the due preserva- adopted , and ordered to be entered on the minutes. present Roya l Grand Master has appeared in the clothing tion , hv binding where necessary, and the improvement, The minutes of the last annual meeting were confirmed, of Ihe Order in any pubic Alasonic gathering in England. by addition , of the excellent library belonging to Grand and Bro. Terry then read thc following report : His Royal Hi ghness in 1X7(1 laid the foundation stones of Lod ge, in their charge, and they are: unanimously of opin- In presenting the annual report to the Governors and " _ the new docks at Bombay, tiic new market at Gibraltar, and ion that it is desirable that Grand Lodge should ..ulhorisc Subscribers, the Committee of Management have much the new post-office at Glasgow, but in this country it has an expenditure not exceeding /.'25 per annum f ur the above pleasure in congratulating- them upon the continued Dros- been reserved for the most westerl y country to have the purposes. penty of the Institution , evidenced by the large amount of honours of witnessing the firs t public appearence of his The President will move in accordance with the foregoing donations collected by the Stewards at the Festival, which, Royal Hi ghness as Grand Master of the Ancient Society of recommendations. by command of the Patron , H.R.H. the Prince of Wales I" land. , ree and Accepted Masons of Eng (Signed) J°!!N ]5. M DNCKTO .., M.W.G.M., was hel d on the ylh February last, under the The Present and Past Grand Officers of the Grand Lodge " President. presidency of the Ri ght Hon. the Earl of Zetland , R.W. who will be present to support their Royal Chief that day, Freemasons' Hall, London , W.C, Prov. G.M. for North and East Yorkshire, supported will be mostly of high social rank , and distinguished as 15th May , 1.. 0. by a Board of 230 Stewards, who brought in no less a Freemasons. Rarely is a brother appointed to Grand Lod ge At a meeting of the Board , held on Tuesday, the 1SU1 sum than /. i2, 2i . > . 'I he Committee lender their warmest office from the West of England , as onl y a few are so inst., after the ordinary business had been disposed of , it thanks to the Earl of Zetland for his kindness in taking selected once a year f 10m different parts of the country, sn was unanimously resolved, that upon himself the arduous task of Chairman upon the occa- that such a number of Grand Officers is indeed , , a very "'The Board desire to express their appreciation of the sion , and also to the brethren who so nobl y exerted them- rare sight out of Freemasons' I (all. 'Though larger assem- uniform kindness and courtesy of their President, Sir John selves to raise this large amount. blies have been held of the membsrc , for the quality or rank p. Monckton , and embrace this opportunity of congratulat- In May, 1S79, there were 145 male and 145 female annui- present few , if any such, have which will be surpassed that ing him on the honour recently conferred upon him by Her tants upon the fund ; to-day, waiting election , there are represented in responding to the summons of their Grand -Majesty the Oueen ." thirty-one men and forty-eight willows. Master that . Neither will any have been more repre- day (Signed) H ENRY C. L EVANDER, Since the last election seventeen men and sixteen female sentative, for the thousand brethren in line will have come Vice-President. annuitants have died , and the Committee, naturally being from many distant parts of England, some even from Scot- To the report is subjoined a statement of the Grand desirous of extending the benefits of the Institution land and Ireland ' as , and a few connected with New Zealand Lodge accounts, at the last meeting- of thc Finance Com- widely as they prudentl y can , have determined not onl and United States Lodges &c. y to , mittee, held on Friday, the 14 th of May inst., showing a fill up these vacancies, but to add fifteen additional annui- The excellence of the arrangements are mainl y due to balance in the Bank of England of £sS33 14s. 4d. ; and tants (viz., five men and ten widows) upon the already large the great exertions and efforts of the Provincial " Grand in the hands of the Grand Secretary for petty cash £75, list of reci pients, so that after to-day there will be males Master of 150 Cornwall, the Earl of Mount Ed gcumbe, who and for servants' wages £cfa 15s., and £22 14s. 5d. in the and 15.5 females upon the funds, the total amount of whose has been abl seconded b several of his officers y y , and cer- hands of the solicitor of the Society. annuities will reach £10,9(10. There are also twenty widows tainly no means have been spared to ensure the comfort and g. Appeals. receiving £20 each per annum (being hal f the amount off convenience of the members of other provinces who visit (1.) Appeal by the VV. Master, officers, and other mem- their late husbands' annuity), making the total the city of Truro to take part in the ceremony, payment and the bers of theJoppa Lodge, No. 8O4, Cape Town, against the £n ,30o in annuities alone, without the ordinary and neces- Province of Cornwall has done its best to entertain them decision of the District Grand Master of South Africa, sary working- expenses. The Committee venture to think that tihe following Medicine for residents at Insti- Votes. figures may not be without interest , as showng thc growth tulion ... 12 1 0 0 12 Susannah C. Andrews ...... 923 Elizabeth Dawson ...... of the Institution during the past nine years :— Matron at Institution 50 o o 13 919 Louisa E. Candler ...... _4_ Female Annuitants. Total annual Pension to late gardener, and 14 Male Annuitants. ' 15 Marianne Ri gby ...... S3S Amount. No. Amount, amount paid. gardener s salary 2S 12 o No. if) id Harriet Palmer ...... s ' ui O Rates and taxes 29 S 796 1572 114 £2964 7 i - £4'J>4 . ... .S 17 Sarah Ellen Hodgson ...... Sl 2 (,s ( 4 S Repairs and furniture .. 15 4 771 1573 115 41 ." ' - ' ° (> iS Catherine Peters ...... SS 24S4 rt __4 Law charges ...... 4 14 759 1574 120 4320 11 19 Elizabeth Child ...... 721 O OS 7424 Stationery, printing, &c. ... 47 '2 1S75 130 46- 2744 20 Mary Ann Spencer...... 6 6S0 113 31(14 7-s44 Advertisements 9 4° 95 1876 130 4 , , including ex- 21 Ann Dumper ...... (>S6 fio 127 40(14 9S24 Postages &c 1S77 144 5/ . ... 22 Ann Dicker ...... 642 42«S IO. O-.S penses of election .. 151 4 4 1S7S 145 5S00 134 . ... 23 Ann Mary Prcbblc ...... 632 5S00 145 4040 10,440 Petty expenses .. 13 I- 5 1S79 145 Entertainment of Stewards and 24 Sarah Woods ...... Oooo 155 ¦' ••'> 10,960 597 1SS0 150 49 .. S 2.5 Jane Willis ...... , the annuitants ... . 34 7 597 With these fi gures before the donors and subscribers ... iC> o 26 Martha Weeks ...... future Votes of than ks to Stewa rd s 19 545 Committee leave the support of the Institution in Balance — building gardener's U NSUCCESSFUL. of the Craft, feel- with greater confidence to the liberality lodge and greenhouse ... 51 1 10 27 Sarah Wright ...... 536 work thus being done must commend ing assured that the Gardening expenses ...... 5 15 1 2S Hannah Betsy Fade...... 503 itself to its favourable consideration and sympath y. (i ?i) Rebeeca Martin ...... most pros- Hire of hall on i!ay of election 2 12 479 It will thus be seen that the Institution is in a i_ o o 10 Isabella Elliott ...... exertions of Rent of office 454 perous condition , mainl y owing Io thc-continued don ... 16 iS ." •, 1 Elizabeth Mary Mongar ...... zeal Rent of field at Croy 454 the Secretary , Bro. 'Terry, whose iint-ring energy and Plaged at call 1500 o o -,2 Sarah Ann Alien ...... 430 praise. Since his for its welfare are deserving of the highest Purchase of Stock 6 13u Mariaiiiana Miller_iiucr ...... 415.lis the Institution has steadil y 2431 17 accession to office thc income of Brokerage and [lowers of at- Eliza Lafittau ...... 404 sum announced at thc ^4 increased, for whereas in 1S74 the torn. 15 2 . V5 Phillis Winter ...... 3S7 ^ the amount has risen in 18. 0 'y annual festival was £317(1, 15 S \6 Elizabeth lsherwood...... 377 2. 0, and your Com- 9700 to the above-mentioned sum of £12, 57 Elizabeth Francis ...... < ...... 157 mittee tender its best thanks to Bro. 'Terry for his great _ Balance on this fund £2035 3 S :. Margaret Rowcll ...... 134 efforts in bringing about such a glorious result. 50 Sarah Ann Chrisp ...... 127 their thanks To Grand Lodge the Committee again renew SUSTENTATION OF BUILDING. 40 Naomi Gambell ...... S3 for the grant of £70, enabling them to provide the residents Ann Wakefield ...... Balance 31st March , 1.-70 £37 S 41 70 of the Institution with coals during the inclemency of the '5 42 Elizabeth Mary Ann Child ...... 62 Dividends on Stock in the Government Funds 5S 15 o winter months. 43 Mary Ann Bentley ...... 43 The Institution at Croydon is in a thorough state of .14 Jane Ilarhcrfield ...... — (he £96 to o repai r, but the time will shortly arrive when usual paint- Eleanor Gregory 22 D ISBURSEMENT . . 45 ...... ing and renovations will have to be attended to. 4(1 Hannah George ...... 21 The health of the residents is, as usual , well cared for by Repairs £.| S 6 1 Brokerage and powers of attorney 1 o 47 Jane Maddick ...... 11 H. J. Strong, Esq., M.D., the honorary surgeon , to whom 4 S Sarah Coggin ...... Dead his kindness and at- 49 10 1 4 they accord their heartiest thanks for 'The usual com plimentary votes were proposed and tention. carried. An offer having been made by R. Percy Middlcinist , Balance on this Fund £45 19 11 Esq., to attend to the ailments of the non-resident annui- this generou s Total Balance as per Auditors' Report £(iic5 4 7 tants without fee, tlie Committee accepted GRAND LODGE BALANCE SHEET, 1879. offer with their warmest thanks, and appointed him an have reason to know that in The Permanent Income of the Institution is as follows: honorary surgeon, and they 'The following report of Bro. R. P. Harding, Auditor of many instances his attention has been of great service to I MALE FUND. Annual Grant from Grand Lodge £500 o o Grand Lodge accounts, was reatl, and, on motion duly those who have needed his care. ! made, it was ordered to be entered on the minutes : Subjoined is a statement of the receipts and expenditure ] ., Grand Chapter ioo o o FUND OF BENEVOLENCE. during the past year ending the 31st March , 1. S0, toge- , Dividends on £15,4.10 Stock in , Analysis of Recei pts and Payments for the year ending ther with the particulars of the permanent income of the Government Funds ... 1041 o j 7 31st December, 1S79. Institution : £i ,i _;i 7 o I WIDOWS' FUND. D R . MALE FUND. , To Balance due from late Grand Balance 31st March iS?,) £-Vj-- : :ou ; Annua! grant from Grand Lodge £300 o o , 'Treasurer , 1st Jan., 1S79 £1,612 \ 11 R ECEIPTS. ,. ,, Grand Chapter 50 o o j ,, Do. in hands of Donation from Grand Lodge o o Dividends on £21,075 stock in £.500 Grand Treasurer, 1st Jan., Grand Chapter... 100 o o Government funds ...... 619 I 10 „ „ 1, chapters 1S79 032 9 o ,, ,, lodges, , ~2.6__ 10 11 and individuals 0(191 2 SUSTENTATION OF BUILDING. - 5 ,, Dividends on Consols ... 1 ,439 Annual subscriptions do. ... 973 id o Dividends on £1000 stock in the Govern- 4 'O ,, Contributions of Lod ges ... 7,330 12 3 Oividens on stock in the Govern- ] ment funds ...... 30 o o ,, Fees of Honour ...... 112 " 2 1 70 ment l' unds 1S79 ,, Privilege for publishing Rent of field o o 'Total permanent income ...... £2640 S 10 9 ,, Calendar and Pocket Book 35 o o Cash withdrawn from call . .. ijoo o o H E .VKV SMITH , Prov. G. Sec. W. Yorks. _ _. &. ' . 4 1 Interest on cash at call 9 " I Chairman. ,, T ransfer |from Fund of 11 ,0 .59 '-' 3 Freemasons' Hall , London , W.C. General Purposes ...... 10 o o . o .21st May, I. . ,, Balance 701 o I I ;; 2 15 £ -I -5'S Bros. 'Thomas Goode, W. I lale, Oiiitmann , and J. Buhner Cash overd rawn , taken from DISBURSEMENTS. were elected on the Committee of Management ; Bro. Fund for General Purposes 701 15 o Annuitants jt55(>° ° ° Thomas Goode in place of Bro. Griffiths Smith, who re- Salary of Secretary and clerk... 352 10 o tired altogether, and the other three brethren in place of £12,273 10 o Collector—commission ...... 121 13 o those who retired by rotation. Messenger 500 Bros. Henry C. Warren , A. II. 'Tattershall, and R. B. STOCK. Secretary—provincial expenses 12 11 44 Webster were re-elected auditors. 31 Dec, 1S79 . Three per Cent. Consols...£50,010 10 (i Medicine for residents nt Insti- The poll was then declared open for the election of twenty- F UND FOR G ENERAL P URPOSES. tution ... 12 10 o two men and twenty-six widows. At half-past live o'clock Cn. Warden at Institution 20 o o thc scrutineers made the following announcement of thc re- By Sundry amounts voted to Pension to late gardener, and sult of the poll : — Petitioners £7>57S o o gardener's salary ...... 54 '- ° MALES. Donations to Royal Benevo- id 10 ,, Rates and taxes at Institution... 29 No. S UCCESSFUL. Votes. lent Institution ...... Soo o o S Repairs and furniture ,, . . . 15 4 1 Samuel Genesc ...... 21(13 „ Printing summaries of lodge f> Law charges 4 '4 2 John Bennett ...... 19 6S of Benevolence 2S o o Stationery, printing, &c. ... 47 12 10 3 Joh n William Claiseii ...... 17 SO £S,40G o o Advertisements . .. 9 4° 4 William Jones ...... 1523 ,, Purchase of £4000 Three per Cent Postages, etc., including ex- .5 William La Penotierc ...... 1514 Consols ...... 3,S-7 10 o penses of election ...... 104 7 I0 (1 Henry Douglas ...... KOi Petty expenses 13 i'i 4 7 William John Helps ...... 14 (17 £12,273 10 o Entertainment of Stewards and S Thomas S. .Morris ...... 14 6 S 7 annuitants ...... 34 7 9 Jonathan Leaver ...... 1273 Analysis of recei payments for the 16 o pts and year ending Votes of thanks to Stewarels ... 19 u> William Wood ...... 1 199 31st December 1S ' , 79:— Balance — building gardener s 11 James Highland ...... 1 iqti D R . 1 11 lodge and greenhouse ... 51 12 Henry Herbert ...... iidfi To balance due from late Grand Gardening expenses ...... S 15 ' 13 lolm Hardman Lyon ...... 107S Treasurer 1st January, 1S 16 , 79 £1, 190 6 1 Hire of hall on day of election 2 12 14 Edwin Booth ...... 1062 ,».. —Do. in hands_ . .*.. of Grant!-_._ .._ Trea-- .-_ Rent of office iS o o 'Thomas Kendal .. .. 1 " 15 ...... 104 surer, 1st January, 1S79 ... 2,610 6 7 Rent of field at Croydon ... if) iS 10 16 Richarel Broadbent ...... O9 o o 9 £3,800 12 S Placed at call 1500 17 James Poi tlock ...... 905 ,, Dividends on Annuities ... 6 1 0 455 3 Purchase of stock 243 17 iS George V. Hague ...... ' ...... 930 „ Rents for house property, Brokerage and powers of 19 Robert Cox Walker...... 774 lod ges, etc 2,36 S attorney 21 13 2 4 3 20 John Flinn ...... 772 ,, Contributions of lodges ... 7,45s 5 6 £_f______L_: 21 James Waulelby ...... 415 ,, Fees of honour ...... 109 iS o 22 George Elliott ...... 32c 10,38 Balance on this fund £4.023 1 o 7 13 5 UNSUCCESSFUL. ,, Sale of Books of Constitution yG 10 3 23 Joh n Manninglon ...... 157 „ Sale of charity medals ... 50 S o WIDOWS' FUND. 24 Joseph Crisp ...... 35 ,, Subscri ptions for Grand o Balance 31st March, 1S79 £j>-J2 5 2.5 George Ensell ...... 9 Lodge reports ...... 512 6 R ECEIPTS. 26 John Docehar ...... 7 ,52 I0 g Donations from Gran d Lodge £300 o o 27 William Croft ...... 2 „ Grand Chapter, for one-fifth Do. Grand Chapter 50 o o 2.S h Bennett Josep ...... Dead of salaries for year 455 15 o Do. Lodges, Chap- 29 Samuel Wilkinson ...... „ ters, and Individuals 10 _ 4790 30 Edward Muruss ...... ,, £14,796 11 1 c Annual subscriptions ...... 762 12 6 31 J. I.'inmerson Dividends on Stock in the Go- FEMALES. STOCK . 6 11 vernment Funds 1059 S UCCESSFUL. 31st Dec , 1S79, Three per Cent. Reduced Rent of field 900 No. _ Votes. Annuities £iS,ooo o Cash withdrawn from call ... 1500 o o 1 Elizabeth Bull ...... 1259 Interest on cash at call 0 9 o 2 Sara h Pattison ...... 1105 Cit. , . ,4.3 iS 11 3 Matha Crispin ...... 1091 By repairs and decorations ... £653 9 5 Frances Blake 4 ...... 1071 „ Certificates and warrants ... 3G4 8 7 £i'.7J5 ". 4 5 Mary Ann II. West...... 1039 „ Postages o o . DlSIJURSKSII-NTS. 137 0 Jane Stafford ...... 1029 „ Petty disbursements 91 16 1 Annuitants £-174' " ° 7 Sarah W. Grace ...... i on „ Wages 3S0 10 o 10 o Salary of Secretary and Clerk 352 8 Elizabeth T. Maynard ...... ,, 973 „ Rates and taxes 10 G 1 o 913 Collector—commission...... 99 9 Hannah B. Bamber ...... 965 „ Donations and pensions ... 405 5 5 500 Messenger 10 Ann Hawkins ...... 955 ?,, Printing and stationery ... 325 19 to Secretary—provincial expenses 12 10 44 11 Sarah White ...... 93S „ Salaries 2257 6 7 „ Miscellaneous expenses ... 27S 4 5 Votes. probably, as our olden Royal Arch Chapters did, served for „ Purchase of charity medals... 52 10 o AUDIT COMMITTEE. several lodges. £j SCo o 10 Bro . Henry C. Levander ...... 309 At page 151, 173S, Constitutions, Anderson talks of two „ Purchase of £6000 Three per Cent. Annu- „ Herbert Diclcets ...... 296 " Fellow Crafts, (Master Masons)," and much of the diffi- Sl 0 ,, John G. Chancellor ...... cult ities . ._ 57 5 294 y now occurs from this almost synonymous usage of the „ Deposits on purchase of premises in Great „ Robert B. Webster ...... 292 terms. In 1721 , unless by a dispensation, Fellow Crafts and Oueen-street and New Yard ... ¦•• 975 o o ,, William Roebuck ...... 290 Master could only be admitted at a quarterly communica- „ Transfer to runa of Benevolence...... 10 o o , William Bailey ...... - 2SS tion , and this is, I fancy, the real explanation. „ Balance 2170 6 0 ,, James Cutbush ...... 2S3 In 173S we see that on November 22nd , 1725, it was „ Cash in thc Bank of England£i27i 16 o ,, Henry Venn ...... 2 73 agreed , as I understand , by a resolution of Grand Lodge, ,, „ overd rawn by Fund of „ Thomas Kingston ...... 257 that Masters and Fellows might be " made " at ''discre- Benevolence ...... 701 15 ° ,, Robert Berri dge ...... 9C tion ' in private lodges." Such resolution can still probably cash in hands of „ Hyam M. Levy ...... 61 be found at Freemasons' Hall, as Grand Lodge minutes, ,, G. Sec. for petty The first nine of thc above brethren were declared duly go back to 1723. Anderson is the first who, apparently cash £75 o o elected. A vote of thanks to the Scrutineer and Chairman however, uses the word " Degree " in his " Defence of ,, cash for servants' closed thc proceedings. Masonry," 1730 , when he talks of the " Degree of Entered wzgcs ...... 96 15 o 'Prentice, Master of his trade or Fellow Craft, and Warden ¦ ¦ 171 15 o or Master of the company." „ cash in hands of P. de L. LONDON MASONIC CHARITY ASSO- Long 25 o o CIATION. FIFTY-SIX YEARS A MASON. 2170 6 o . Thc exertions of this useful and needed association have been crowned in the elections of Friday last with thc suc- Right Worshipful the District Grand £14,796 11 10 cess thei r zealous and fraternal endeavours deserved. Master of English Masons here, Permit us to extend the hand 'They elected , or aided to elect, Mrs. Maynard, Rigby, Having examined the accounts with the books and Child , Candler, Palmer, Bros. Gcncse and Claisen. Of Brotherhood and friendly cheer. vouchers I certif y thc same to be correct. Helps was so gallantly supported by his friends, that he No jurisdiction s bans prevent ARDING Auditor. (Signed) R. P. H , needed no help, which otherwise was ready. The only Our doing honour, sir, to you. S, Old Jewry, E.C, January, 1SS0. disappointment was Mrs. Martin , which appears to have Honours to you with one'ebnsent arisen from _5me misunderstanding. Widows votes were Arc given, and they are but your due. in demand, and the society may fairly be congratulated Nigh three score years within the both on its active exertions and honest success. Each Craft METROPOLITAN COUNCIL OF THE Your years upon us have a claim, election demonstrates more and more its need and utility. But better still you well have borne ALLIED MASONIC DEGREES. Many who once doubted its " good " , now see how simple Spotless, unstained, a Mason 's name. A meeting of this council was held at the Masonic Rooms, and yet how true and " thorough " is its working, and 2, Red Lion-square, on Sa urdav, the 22nd inst. There though individual interests are many, and petitions for help 'Tis fifty years, yet but a day, were present Bros. C. F. Matier, D.G.M., as W.M.; D. M. urgent, it has succeeding in maintaining the confidence Since first upon the Mason 's Chair Dewar, G. Sec, as S.W. ; S. C. Dibdin , as J.W. ; Alfred of its members and friends, and even won the good opinion Your name you earned within your lodge; Williams, Conductor; J. E. Anderson, as I.G. ; Thos. J. of quondam opponents. And well your honours still you wear. Pulley, Geo. Gravelcy, Walter Spencer, P.M. ; C. H. Wc understand that it will soon be having its annual Chief of your brethren in this land, meeting, Driver, Thos. Keene, Geo. Lambert, H. C. Lambert, R. P. when [a report of thc proceedings for iSSo will Connected with old Albion dear, Spice, aud other brethren. be submitted, and new members admitted. By mystic tie bound hand-in-hand, The following brethren were received into the Venerable Several new members have been recently elected, ancl Again wc wish you hearty cheer. Order of St. Lawrence the Martyr: Bros. I lenrv I lacker, we hear that now all members vote at the selection Thos. Benham , 'Thos. Meggy, Fred. Walters, " Thos. W. of candidates ; thus the Association becomes a very usefu l Brethren from Fmgland, to your Rose, Adams, W. W. Morgan , and E. B. Florence, and after thc medium for ascertaining weak or doubtful cases, and The Scotchmen bring their Heather sprig, council was closed the brethren partook of a grill at the putting forward the strong and good. Bro. A. 'Tisley, 1, While Canada to bind them both Holborn Restaurant, under the presidency of their Deputy Clifford's Inn , E.C, will give any information as to its Of her own Maple sends a twig. Grand Master, Bro. C. F. Matier. object, working, or the means of becoming a member of it. Of all thc Freemasons in Canada for whom the brethren At the next meeting of the council the Degrees of Grand entertain the warmest respect and esteem, and in whose High Priest, the Red Cross of Babylon , ancl the Kni ghts of opinions as a Craftsman the most profound confidence is Constantinople will be conferred on candidates. NOTES ON THE RITUAL. placed, probabl y R. W. Bro. Badgley stands pre-eminent. Fifty-six years of Masonic life, the whole of that time mak- I " note " my friend, Bro. Hughan's, critical and thought- ing a study of its jurisprudence and history, is more than ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR ful words anent these little effusions, and wish, (for fear of sullicient to make an individual an authority, and, adding GIRLS. misconception), to point out one or two little facts. I did to these the natural talents with which Bro. Badgley was not publish these " rough notes " for controversy or to land endowed, it is not surprising that he should be looked upon ourselves in a discussion inside the " permitted lines " as he has been. For long the brethren of the English The General Committee of this Institution was held on of Masonry, but simply as a matter of information Register, with which the R.W. Brother was more immedi- Thursday, at FYeemasons' Hall. Col. Creaton , Grand for a distinguished foreign brother. He wrote to ask me, ately connected, have been contemplating a dinner in his Treasurer, presided. in a most complimentary manner, my opinion of a work he honour, which took place on thc 2Sth ult., in the St. Lawrence A very large number of brethren attended. is preparing in German , and I , therefore, thought it better, Hall, under thc most favourable auspices. On thc motion of Bro. G LADWELL, seconded by Bro. without adding to his pages, to give him—as he understands R.W. Bro. Hutton presided , having on his right the guest M URLIS it was resolved to accept the offer of Grand , 1'inglish well—my " notes " on the subject. 'They arc, as all oLthe evening, R.W. Bro. Badgley, D.G.M.; R.W. Bro. . Lodge through Grand Secretary, to pay a year rent £.85 must see, rough, cursory, fragmentary, and 1 am impeded, Ogilvic, Moffart, and Dr. Girdwood, P.M.'s, and W. J. for the new offices to be built for the Institution at the ex- as Bro. Hughan sees, by the the diffcult y, according to our Leslie, W.M., of King Solomon Lodge, R.S. On the left pense of Grand Lodge. English views, of dealing with thc subject properl y in the were R.W. Bros. S. Bethune, J.Taylor, McCord, and Tar It was also resolved to renew fire insurance. pages of thc Freemason. ranee, P.M.'s. One of the vice chairs was occup ied b R.VV. The Committee also agreed to a gi ft of y. £10 to Miss But as I am most cautious also not to overstep our "boun- Bro. S. J. Thompson, W.M. of St. George's Lodge, E.R., Harkness, one of the girls of thc Institution on her obtain- dary lines," and lam most alive to the objectionability of any who was supported right and left by R.W. Bros. Ross and ing a situation. such course, I hope that my caution and reticence will be Hanson and other brethren of the Scottish Register. The The following resolution of the House Committee , moved approved by all my readers. 1 have myself been sometimes other vice chair was occupied by W. Bro. Fred Clark, by Bro. E. LETCH WORTH , and seconded b Bro. A. y J. greatly pained by the freedom with which writers, at home W.M., of St. Lawrence Lodge, who was supported by R UCKER was read :— , " That with a view of perpetuating and abroad, have discussed the ritual , and I have seen several R.W. Bro. Isaacson, Grand Sec. of Quebec, Bros. Young in years to come, the memory of one who for statements of verbiage and ceremonial which ought never to and Layers, P.M.'s, and other brethren of the English considerably more than half a century, has most have appeared in print at all. But, then , on the other hand , Register. deservedl y enjoyed thc esteem and respect of we need not fall into the other extreme of invei ghing against At the close of a recherche and admirably-provided all connected with this Institution , the success and all such discussions, so long especially as they are directed banquet the Chairman rose and said : prosperity of which is in no small measure due to her to archieological studies, and treated as purely antiquarian Right Worshi p ful Sir and Brethren , in every assembly of able management, as well as her gentle and thoughtful in- questions. Englishmen and Freemasons there is one toast which takes le a subscri fluence and examp , ption , limited to one guinea, Bro. Hughan and myself have sough t in many disquisi- precedence of all upon the list, and wherever that toast is be set on foot for the purpose , with Miss Jarwood's per- tions to take most of such matters [out of the mistaken proposed it is most heartily received , and I feel sure that I mission , of having that lady's portrait painted by an artist muddle of a hopeless fanaticism , and to raise them to the am but thc mouthpiece of every Freemason in this assembly of eminence to be placed on the walls of the Institution. " sober and serious position of interesting and archaeological when I say that it gives us heartfelt pleasure to see Her Six candidates were pl aced on the list for the election in questions, affeciing our Cra ft alike historically and realis- Majesty still blessed with the health and strength necessary October. ticall y. If we have erred in times past, and if I have erred to the discharge of the duties that devolve upon her. I call Bro. THOMAS B ULL P.M. and P , .Z. 145, p resented, in in such recent harmless notes, lean only express my heartfelt upon you to drink " 'The Queen and the Craft." the name of that lodge and chapter , £100, subscribed by regret. 'The toast was received in a right loyal manner, being the brethren and companions for presentation to the Insti- One point, and only one, will I touch on here. Bro. drunk with the warmest enthusiasm, " God Save the tution. Hughan seems to limit Degrees to 1717. Bro. Gould Queen " being sung by Bros. Geddcs and Carter and the Bro. C. A. COTTEURUNF. gave notice that he would would , if 1 understand him ri gh tly, make them even post brethren. move at the next meeting that the sum be ace .ptcd , and 1717, but though the word " Degree " in Masonic usage is The CHAIRMAN, as he rose to give "M.W. H.R.H. the that an annual prize in the School be established , , of the doubtless of late eighteenth century use, correctl y speaking-, Prince of Wales, Grand Master, and the Grand Lodge of value of 3s., to be called the " £3 John Boyd Memorial the older and tri plex division may be traced before 1717 England," was loudly cheered, the company rising to their Prize " to commemorate that brother' , s services to the Insti- both in England and in Scotland, perhaps not in distinct feet and drinking the toast with all honours " God Bless tution. , nomenclature, as First, Second , and 'Third Degrees, but as the Prince of Wales " being sung b Bro. Young, the The brethren then proceeded to elect the House y and Master, Fellow Craft, and A pprentice. company joining in the chorus. Audit Committees for the ensuing year. 'The result, which In 1723 Anderson, if 1 remember rightl does not use the R. W. Bro. H UTTON , D.D.G.M., in giving the toast, was declared at seven o'clock, was as follows :— y, \vord " Degree," but he treats the division of Master, said : Ri ght Worshi pful Sir and Brethren , the toast that I Bro. F.dmund Mather ...... 2S4 Fellow Craft, and A pprentice as of very old standing have to bring before you needs but few words of preface. „ Alfred Henry Tattershall ...... 272 indeed, and curiousl y interweaves the old purely operative 1 have but to name His Royal Highness the Prince of „ John A. Rucker ...... 271 relationshi p as between Master and Apprentice into the Wales, that Worship ful Grand Master, and the Grand ,, Griffiths Smith ...... 269 speculative charges of a Freemason. It is therefore a fair Lod ge of l'ingland, to secure a hearty reception. As an ,, Frank Richardson ...... 26S presumption that whatever was thus recognized in 1723 evidence of the very great interest he takes in Masonry, „ Edward Letchworth ...... 267 was good in 1717, in fact " within legal memory," as other- His Royal Highness has again been elected Grand Master, „ Henry A. Dubois ...... 2G2 wise Anderson was palming off a pal pable innovation as an and I think I am safe in saying that he is thc most popular „ Joshua Nunn ...... 262 old charge, though he talks especiall y of such charge being Grand Master that England has ever seen. (Cheers.) „ Lieut.-Col . James Peters ...... 261 in use in the Fraternity, " especially since the Reforma- Under his rule the Grand Lodge of England has flourished „ Peter de Lande Long ...... 25S tion," which would throw his view of the existence of such and expanded more than ever before, and we, the three „ William Hope, M.D...... •. 253 regulations nearly 200 years/bach. I cannot conceive, for one, English lodges left in Canada, drink to " The Health and „ Charles Hammerton...... 241 that Anderson thus writing publicly in 1723 would have Prosperity of the Most Worshi pful the Grand Master and „ Edward Cox ...... 96 dared to assert this threefold division of Grades unless it the Grand Lodge of England," under whose banner we are „ Thomas Cubitt ...... n\ was of old and recognised authority. Because it is clear that proud to be enrolled. (Cheers.) „ John A. Farnfield ...... so in 1723 something could be done by a Master Mason which The Grand Master, R.W. Bro. BADGLEY, responded. It „ William Stephens ...... S3 a Fellow Craft could not do, and some things could be done would ill become me in my official connection witn the'J&W. „ Reuben R. Davis ...... 71 be a Fellow Cra ft which an Entered Apprentice could not Grand Master and thc Grand Lodge of England, as their „ Edgar Bowyer ...... CS do. One objection, from the want of records of the Fellow presiding representative over English Masons in my Ma- „ John H. Southwood ...... Crj Craft and Master Mason meetings, is met by the fact that sonic district of Montreal, to allow this toast to pass in „ Edward Terry ...... C5 unless you held the general assembly to be a myth, silence. I will couple with it the preceding toast, "The ,, John Bellerby ...... 63 the granting of the Second and Third Degrees could only Queen and the Craft," which you have received so enthu- „ t. W. C. Bush fJ2 take place there as at York, or at a quarterly communication siastically, and persuade myself that 1 speak the sentiments „ Chas. G. Hill ...... On in the South. Probably thc lodges only did confer the of all my brethren here, in expressing our feeling of heart- „ C H. Webb 42 First Degree until a comparatively late period in the felt pride that our ancient brotherhood is honoured by the The first twelve of the above brethren were declared duly eighteenth century, and then conferring the Second Degree august patronage of Her Majesty, and trust that she may elected. also, they formed separate " Master's Lodges," which, long be spared to patronise our English Craft, Whilst wg pride ourselves upon Her Majesty 's conelcscension , as Eng- (0 Masonry in general, and for my practical attachment to approbation , and I do appreciate it. Your verdict may be lish Masons we have further special cause to rejoice that Saint Paul's Lodge in particular, into which 1 was made a paetial anel I may he conscious that it is so, but it is the our ancient institution is fostered and affiliated by so many member of our venerable Order. 1 have no pretentions to stamp of honour affixed upon me, and I thank you Ri ght individuals of the Royal Family, and particularly that one anything beyond credit for zeal ; it was from the good-will of Worshi pful Sir anel brethren, with a gratitude sommen- so near thc throne. His Royal Highness the Prince of my fellow-members of that lod ge that I was placed in thc surate to the magnitude of your favour. I heartily thank Wales has Jentcred o\ir Orelev, and now presides so effici- Master 's chair of the lodge, long afterwards, by the unani- vou , Ri ght Worshi pful Sir and brethren , for the compliment ently and zealously over its highest duties as Most Worshi p- mous re'commcmlation of the brethren of all the lodges of you have paid me, anel for the hearty manner in which the ful Grand Master over the Mother Grand Lodge of Eng- the Montreal District , that I was elevated to the " supreme toast of your guest, including myself, has been re- land, a body which we cannot fail to honour and respect , command among yea', " which I continue to heild , and the ceived. and to connection with whom we have always clung with onl y merit 1 can just ly be entitled to claim is that I honestl y So soon as it was possible for the brethren to consider unswerving loyalty, full y justif yingour grateful confidence consielcr mvself bounel to work and aid my mother lod ge, anothertoast, afterthe enthusiaminto woich they had been in our powerful and paramount protection by the Grand anel to protect the interests of English Masons under my worked as the guest of the eveningrjproceed with his re- Lodge of England, which it has hitherto always extended to care as the representative of the Grand Lodge of England sponse its warranted lod ges here anel elsewhere, and which upon in my district, but without needlessly interfering with other The CHAIRMAN said:— every princi ple of Masonic chivalry and honour we jurisdictions, and wi thout breach, 1 hope, of true Masonic Right Worship ful Sir and brethren ,—I call upon you to cannot doubt ' will continue to be extended to feeling to others not of us. My brethren, you have shown drink " the health of our sister lodges," and this affords me us, for our constant and undoubt'mg loyalty to our your approval of my conception of my eluty, anel have the opportunity to say on your behal f how happy and English connection, as long as we hold our English crowned your appreciation of it, by rewarding it with this pleased we are to sec so many distinguished brethren of the warrants. Let me add that the association with our gratifying kindness, anel now, as an old member of St. other jurisdictions in the Dominion. (Cheers.) It was Order of the other elevated members of the Royal Family Paul's—perhaps the oldest living—I may be permitted felt that this being a banquet got up by the three English exhibiting their fellowshi p with us, I need not say, is most to speak a little of its ori gin anel existence, which lodges, they alone could act as hosts, and consequently no di gnif ing to the Craft and not merely superficial honour. may be unknown to some among 3*ou, but oilicial invitations to join the demonstration were sent out, y : The public display by those so near the throne of this which I learned during the many years of but simply an intimat on that any Mason in good standing sentiment of Royalty towards our institutions is an avowal my counection with thc lodge and participatian in its duties. who wished to jiartici jiate would be welcomed as a'subscriber. from them of their common cause with feelings and duties 1 entered the lodge in February, 1S24, and, after having 1 am much pleased to see that so many have joined us in of Masons, and of thc teaching of brotherl y love, relief , dul y served Jiny apprcnticeshi j) and fellowship, served the our efforts to do honour to R.W. Bro. Bad gley. The Eng- and truth which they have learned in their progress through office of Master of the lodge several times, until by warrant lish Masons in thc District have but one object in view to the progressive steps of the Order, spreading the influence from the Granel Master in England , in 1S49, I succeeded maintain their allegiance to the Granel Lodge of England of Royalty among Masons, in the geniality which thereby the late Hon. Peter McGiil , whose ill-health compelled him and to live in peace and brotherly love with Mosons of cheers and expands our charity and goodwill to all our fel- to retire from office. M y Masonic service has extended other jurisdictions. I give you " our Sister Lrelges ; long low creatures, whilst in other relations it assumes the chill- over the long period of fifty-six years, during all which life and prosperity to them." ing bleakness of indifference, withering all and everything period my time devoted to lodge and Masonic duties has Several of the toasts were give anel responded to enthusi- over which it passes. Long, and at all times, as in the been richl y redeemed by the kiml recollections of my astically, and the meeting separated after a most enjoyable past and present, so in the future may thc members of thc Masonic associates treating me with a genial kindness and evening. Royal Famil y of England show their cordial appreciation a partiality heyontl my deserts. Thc Grand Master then of the benefits and advantages detailed the first constitution of St. Paul's Lodge in , of Freemasonry by becom- 1770 OPERATIVE MASONS' MARK S. ing members of our Order, for we may now boast, as was anel many incidents of its continued existence, among years ago noticed to H.M. George the Third, at the time others the loss b fi re of all its ancient documents in 18 y 33, 1 saw an interesting illustration of the of extreme public disturbance in Great Britain , that the anel its reconstituting antl continued prosperity, and high The other day IJro. S. Cumber- Freemasons of Fmgland iel d to no subjects of the real m iiosition in Masonry down to the jiresent time. 'The Grand operative phase of Mark Masonry. J. y and I visited the works in connection with the in the love of their country, in loyal attachment to the per- Master then jiroceeded : Before I close permit me to occiqiy land , P.M., pt of York Cathedral. A son of the Soverei gn of the realms of thc British Empire. your attention for few more minutes, in some degree, more restoration of the south transcri renewed and the I he toast of the e.etiing, "Our Guest," which every one immediatel referrable to myself , in which I ask your per- window in the south front was being y .Masons were at work on thc stones. In the workshop was so anxious to honour, and for which almost every mission to introduce a few remarks about our Institution in (lodge) in which they were at work was a plan of the pro- brother was almost impatient, was given amid such demon- general, and its doctrines and purposes, not so much foi drawn to scale, and placed upon a board strations of enthusiasm as must , indeed , have been grati- the information of the brethren assembh'el to whom the) jected window, ('Tracing Board), and on this plan the dimensions of each fying to the honoured guest of the occasion. are familiar, as for the outsiele information of those who, stone were carefully drawn, antl the measurements in feet Thc CHAIRMAN, in proposing the toast , saiel : Right knowing nothing of our ancient Institution , permit them- and inches laid down. On each stone in the drawing Worshi ful Sir and Brethren this is a red-letter day in the selves to speak evilv and lighty of our Order. And to p , 's mark. In one case it was the square annals of English Masonry in this iirovince, and I am sure designate our assemblies as meeting- of riotous mirth and appeared a Mason in another the interlaced triangles, in that the object of our assembling commends itself dearly to destructive intemperance, for answer I can point to the fact and compasses, another the lozenge and cross, and so on. I he overseer the heart of every one of us. (A lause.) M poor, weak that men of full age ami healthy intellect, renowned for pp y informed us that this was the method adopted in all occa- words are totally inadequate to do justice to the subject I honour and science, and who have lived in the practice of sions amongst organised bodies of operative Masons. 'The have in hand, but you will make what they lack in every public and private virtue have in all ages, as well as up was prepared by the architect, and handed strength by the hearty and enthusiastic manner with which the present , been members of our Soctety, and most zealous jilan of the work to the Clerk of the Works, whose province it was to sec it you will respond to the toast of the guest whom we meet to to promote its present welfare ami its future prosperity, y completed. He delivered the general plans to honour, and, I am sure, you will agree with me that in hon- which could not have been the case if such men properl who then selected the men to perform the ouring him wc honour ourselves. (Hear hear.) The name had been betrayed into anything wicked , trilling, the Overseer, , according to merit and of Ri ht Worshi or ridiculous. I could also answer the wilfull y un- various portions of the stone work, , g pful Bro. Badglev — (cheers) — District lan Grand Master for Montreal and William fountled reproach against us, b directing atten- ability, and placed upon each stone, in the drawing or p , Henry, is a house- y it. 'The plan tion to the prodigious extent of the Institution. At no the mark of the Mason who was to execute hold word among M asons of every juri sdiction in Canada, I have previous time was Masonry more diffused than at the pre- remaining in thc workshop or lodge for reference. (Cheers.) Renowned alike for his kindly courtesy, his because it sent moment the age of stirring intelli gence and close thought it worth while relating these details gentle sympathy, and ready assistance, where is thc brother , prototype of our who ever app research; never were its bounelaries more extensive , or its seems to me that we have here the exact lied to this noble gentleman and true Mason the Craftsman, members more numerous, whice has called forth the beauti- own working—the Master, the Overseer, for advice or hel p in vain ? At home and abroad his op inion In speculative Ma- in matters of Masonic jurisprudence has always carried with ful remark , that wherever the sun shines on civilized man , the 'Tracing Board , and the Mark. sonry there being no building to be constructed our Tra- it the wei ht that it deserves. (Hear hear.) R.W. Bro. there its brilliant beams are reflected from some bri ght , g , Board is lilied with illustrated plans of moral lessons Bad hrst saw the light of .Masonry on the mtli of Feb- jewel of our Order. Wherever the true princi ples of cing gley for the instruction of the brethren. We were told that the ruary, 1S24, years before most of us had seen the light of heavenl y truth pour down their rays, their they find a re- mark of e:ach Mason was presented to him by the Over- day. He has consequentl been fifty-six years a Mason ceiving or a reflecting power in the virtue of some member y , and was retained for life, —(enthusiastic applause)—and during the whole of that of the Craft. The prodigious extent of the Society at seer when he was apprenticed unless he went to work in a lodge with any Mason having long period an active and zealous Craftsman of the Royal present, anel its constant increase, so far as we know from a similar mark in which case the junior Mason adojited Art. For thirty-four years he was a subscribing member of the number of lodges on English registries, with those of , another mark, temporall y. In old days the Masons placed St. Paul's Lodge and in 1S5S the lodge, recognising his the sister registries of Scotland and Ireland , is but little , their marks on the stone in such a manner that they were eminent services, made him an honorary member, with all imagined by those who are not called upon to consider its in view on the completion of the building. These opera- rights and privileges. (Cheers.) Between the years 1.S29 numbers. The English register numbers above 2000 live Masons on the other hand put their marks on the side and he was nine times Mastcrof St. Paul's Lod and lod ges, to which Scotland everywhere following Fingland, 1S44 ge, which was destined to be concealed b its the year i_So is the fiftieth anniversary of his exaltation to has added about 700 more, making the number of British of the stone, y the chair of King Solomon Masons almost incredible and extending thei r lod ges juncture with the next. , and I onl y give .expression to T. B. WHYTEHEAD. the opinion of every one of his Masonic subjects when 1 say over the four quarters of the globe -and it can- that he has proved a worthy successor to that great and not well be otherwise. Wherever British commerce wise king. (Prolonged cheering.) On St. 's Day, and civilisation , or British intelli gence and adventure, John GRAND COUNCIL OF THE ALLIED tS42, is dated his patent as Provincial and District Grand or even British arms are carried, the great princi ple of 2 Master, and from that date to the present time, a period of philanthrophy, upon which our Masonic Institution is MASONIC DEGREES. thirty years, he has governed the Craft with such zeal and chieilv based , there establishes British lodges, whether in wisdom as are rarely united in one individual. Whilst the wilds of Ziihiland or the mountai n barriers of Afghan- At a meeting of this Grand Council , held at No. 2, Red occupying his exalted position , Masonry in Canada has istan , introducing by degrees love to God and goodwill to Lion-square , the M.W. Bro. the Rev. G. R. Portal, P.G. undergone many changes, but throughout them all R.W. man. No other human institution or society has ever been M..M.M. the Grand Master, presiding. The Constitutions of the Grand Council were approved , and ordered to be Bro. Bad gley has maintained a loyal and unswerving allegi- permanent or universal ; whatever were its laws, however ¦ ance to the dear old Grand Lodge of England , the mother excellent its systems, it couhl not be extended into every printed, and the following Grand Officers were appointed . of all modern Masonry—(cheers) —and if we, brethren , are age and every country ; it had chiell y in view victories ami Bro. C. F. Matier D.G.M. permitted to assemble to-night round this board as English conquests and thc elevation of one people above another, „ Thos. Entwistlc G.S.W. Masons, we owe it entirely to the stead y perseverance with and could not be made congenial to the interest or fancy. „ 'Thos. B. Wh ytehead G.J.W. which he has encouraged and upheld that connection . Philanthroph y was not the ground upan which these insti- ,, Saml. Rawson G. Treas. (Hear, hear. ) 1 see around me many prominent Masons tutions were founded; the love of country frequently „ D. M. Dewar G. Sec of other jurisdictions, and have no desire to say one word destroyed the love of humanity; mankind are not essenti- „ II. Martin Green G.S.I). that will open a delicate subject for discussion ; we meet tiall y distinguished by the difference of the language they „ Thos. Clark G.I.D. but with one object in view, and that is to express our feel- speak, the garb they wear, or the dignities with which they „ R. Boggett G.l.G. ing of love and veneration for one who, during a Masonic are invested. 'The whole world in thc spirit of philan- „ A. Sc:_-gill G.D. of C. career of fifty years, has not onl y not made a single enemy, thr_p_ is one great Republic, of which every nation is a The rank of Pas. Grand Senior Wa rden was conferred but has succeeded in winning the love, respect , and esteem famil y, and every individual a child ; to revive and spread on Bros. G. P. Brockbank, Fredk. Binckes, J. Hol royd, of all who have known him. (Rounds of cheers.) Breth- abroad these princi ples, drawn from the nature of man, is and T, Oakden, and the Grand Council was; then closed in ren , I call upon you to drink , with all the honours, to " The one of the great princi ples of our institutions of phlian- ample form. Health of Right Worshipful Bro. Badglev." throphy, and thus on earch are our princi ples identified by The scene at this stage it would be difficult to fitl des- all mortals, and hence the boundless extent , increasing y BRITISH EQUITABLE ASSURANCE. cribe, brethren , young and old , giving demonstrations of duration and remote antiquity of our Order. We would .heir esteem lor the R.W. Brother in method s which, how- perhaps wonder if the society were less numerous than it COMPANY. ever different they mi ght be, demonstrated the depth of the is—a society former! to stimulate to the practical .sentiments which they entertained. performance of duties and princi ples of conduct with At the twenty-fifth annual general meeting, held on May R.W. Bro. BADGLEV as he rase to respond was cheered which you are all familiar; but its movements are 27th , 1.SS0, at the office of the Company, 4, Queen-street to the echo, and it was some little time before it was possibl e done with such perfect tranquillity that they attract no place, E.C , Fountain John Hartley, Esq., the Chairman for him to obtain a hearing. He said: I can scarcel y I md' attention. 'That so vast a body should exist in such silence of the Company (Honorary Secretary of the Sunday School words to thank you for this most unexpected and over- and move 111 such regularity without its procedure being Union), presiding. whelming mark of thc regard and partiality with which you apparentl yacted upon is the best proof of its strict .inherence 'The Managing Director, William Sutton Cover, Esq. have honoured me by the splendid banquet of this evening, to princi ples their nature of unchanged odvantage to society (Representative of the City of London at the London School and for the compliments with which the Deputy Grand ut large. It is an allowable pride to hold a leading station Board), read the following report : Master, who presides so abl y over this joy ful gathering, has among men of such a class, but at all times subject to their Notwithstanding that the deplorable depression of trade been pleased to address to tne, leaving me little power to scrutiny. For thirtv years 1 have had the honour anp has fallen with maximum fo rce on the classes assuring with answer his and your kindness adequately. It has been well sotisfaetion of presiding over the Societ y of F.nglish Ma- this Company , and as a consequence, has slig htl y elecreased said , as you all know and doubtless have practised, that in sonry here , and subject to the scrutiny of my brethren and the new business of the Company, and increased the our Society there exists a broth'-rlv affect ion which delights fellows. It is theduty of Masons to scrutinize my conduct , amount of surrenders and of loans on policies, yet the results in softening the sometimes eleserved asperity of judgment; and , if necessary, to prevent the credit of the Craft being of the working of thc Company are in the highest degree when the object is to extol the merits or to extenuate the tainted bv unworthy supermte'iidfiici'. You have observe:! satisfactory. defects of a Masonic brother, we adopt a charitable blind- me for thirty years in my high office ami I take it that you. 'The Directors have to report that 2025 new policies have ness to his faults, and a kindness to his weaknesses. Under my brethren have: this elay pronouuce'dlyour jud gment. I been issued , assuring £403.(152, and producing a new this fraternal influence I have been praised for my servicer, omvht now to know how to nppreciatcthi:. testimony of your annual premium income of £12, 155. , if any evidence is ings to be the second Saturday in the months of March The total ' amount assured by 24,525 policies in force is jewel in question is subject to revision , discovered to the contrary, ishich is not likely. The lod ge May, Jul y, and September. " The Auditors having been £4,49 1,837, the annua! premium income thereon being petitioned for and obtained a centenary warrant last year, appointee! to audit the accounts one hour before the regular The income of the twenty-fifth year from premiums was which of course was only for the ordinary medal. Brethren meeting in Jul y next, Comp. Faulkner gave notice of will do well to note the fact that " Founders ' Medals," and motion, "That on and after March next the annual £132,955, and from interest £28,214, making the revenue of the year £161,169. all other such decorations, arc illegal, unless specially per- subscriptions to the chapter should be increased to thirty Of this sum , after deducting all outgoings, £.61,237 u'as mitted by the M.W.G.M. shillings." added to the accumulated fund, which now amounts to 2. There is a transcri pt (portio n only) of an MS., in thc I he companions then partook of refreshment. The toasts, Woodford made-about which were curtailed in £685,703. possession of Bio. the Rev. A. F. A. , consequence of the lateness of the The amount paid for death and matured claims and 1850, bearing the following endorsement: "Copy from an hour, were given from thc chair briefly, but to the point. lish Comp. Walls responded bonuses was £56,477, and for surrenders £6,370. ancient parchment Roll , written in old Norman Eng , upon behalf of "The Provincial of Iowness of mortality, about the date of 1600, and sai d to be a true copy of this Grand Officers. " "The Health of the M.E.Z." was pro- JftHIn the cardinal points, therefore, " growth of interest, and magnitude of Accumulated Fund, original, found amongst the papers of Sir Christopher posed by Comp. Baldwin, and acknowledged by Comp. the results are most satis factor}'. Wren, who built St. Paul's Cathedral , London. " I have 'Thiellay, the acting First Principal, in an efficient speech'. The Directors again acknowledge the valuable support failed so far to trace it. 1 hose interested will find thc copy *' The Exaltees " followed , and was replied to by Comps. rendered by the policyholders to the extension of the com- entitled by me " Browne' s MS.," in the " Masonic Glover, Wingate, Goodchild, and Malin. The latter com- pany's operations. As all have thc power to introduce one Magazine" for December, 1S79. panion gave some very interesting details in connection with new policy holder a year all should tisc that power for their 3. I know nothing whatever of any distinctive medal being Freemasonry abroad. The remaining toasts were duly own good and that of the Company. worn by thc members of No. 349, Malta (warranted in honoured, and the companions departed highly pleased The Directors regret thc somewhat sudden loss of Mr. 1S15), alluded to by our esteemed Bro. Broadley, D.D.G.M. with the success that had attended the first convocation o£ Carr-Jackson. 'They have elected Mr. Clapton, F.R.C.S., of Malta, etc. Shall be glad of information thereon, and the season. and Mr. A. P. Gould , M.D., to fill the vacancy. also as to other poi n ts of interest from our learned brother of Tunis. erratic iHasonrp c 4. In answerto "Masonic Student," I haveto statethatthe SUPREME COUNCIL 33 - valuable and very scarce engraved List of Lodges by Cole GRAND MASTERS' COUNCIL of 1770, is given entire in Bro. Gould's Four Old Lodges (No. 1).— We have received thc following ci rcular for publi- and their Descendants, as well as thc several numbers of One of the if not the most successful gathering in connec- ca'ion. previous and subsequent lists down to 1792-1S12. All such tion with the Cryptic Rites was held on the 13 th inst., at the M asonic Rooms Dear Sir and 111. Brother, lists are of great importance , especially those of 1731-2 and , Red Lion Square. Among the that the following numerous brethren present we noticed Bros, the Rev. 1 have the honour to inform you 3 (if they could be found). changes have taken place in the Supreme Council, Thirty- G. R. Portal, T. I.M.; T. C. Walls, I.G.C. of W., P.I. 'I hird Degree. THE MASONIC POEM. DM.; T. Poore, acting P.C. of W.; H. C. Levander, 'The "Most Puissant Sov. Gr. Commander has been P.G.L., acting C. of G.; F. Davison, I.G.T., Treasurer: 1. As it may interest some Masonic students, like myself dom by Her Most , D. M. Dewar. I.G.R., Recorder; the Rev. E. Brette, created an Earl of the United King I wish to point out that the " Lay Folks' Alass Book under the title of I_a.rl of ," D.D., I.G.C , Chaplain; the Rev. W. S. Moses, I.G. Gracious Majesty the Oueen, published for the English Text Society, anel edited b y Canon A.C., Chaplain ; the Rev. A. W. Hall, the Rev. W. K. R. Lathom. Simmons, indirectl increases thc anti quit y of our "Masonic -Colonel Shadwell Henry Clerke having y Bedford, Thomas Cubitt, T. Meggy, S. Rosenthal , R. L. 2. 111. Bro. Lt. Poem." The " Lay Folks' Book " was written, most Grand Secretary-General in con- Loveland, G. Graveley, I". Hedges, E. Passawer, R. Ber- resigned his office as probably, by Jeremy, Archeleacon of Cleveland , and Canon sequence of his being appointed Grand Secretary to the ridge, A. Williams, E. Letchworth, J. E. Anderson, R. of Rouen , in the 12th century, and it is, pretty certain in Roy, and others. Grand Lodge of England, III. Bro. Hugh David Saiulcman Norman-French . The " Masonic Poem ," which is in The minutes of the previous council having been read has been apjiointeel in his stead. parts identical with " Myrc's Instructions," was, Gibbs, C.S.I., has been as I and confirmed , thc ballot was taken upon behalf of some 3. III. Bro. the Hon. James have always contended, also written in Norman-French in the East , dozen brethren for reception and admission, and it createel a supernumerary member, residing anel if ever we come on Pars Oruli we shall proved probably find to be unanimous in each case. The following brethren Indies. out the truth. The Supreme Council is now constituted as follows:—• being in attendance, viz., Bros. S. Rawson, J. T. Gri ffi th, Pars Oculi, which has so far dueled discovery, is a MS. G RAND P ATRON . E. C. Mather, and J. E. Le Feuvre, were then duly admitted mentioned in William of W keham 's will , as given to Win- Prince of Wales, K.G.,33'' y and received the Degrees of M.E., R., S., and S.E.M., the III. Bro. H . R.H. Albert Edward, chester College. Is there any brother at Winchester who .F.KS OF SUPREME COUNCIL. four ceremonies being carried out, and the attendant I-lilNflRAKV M EM I' coulel obtain leave to search for it among the carefully Duke of Connaught K.G., 0. pre- lectures delivered by the R.I.D.M., ably assisted by Bros. H.R.H. Arthur, , 33 served MS. of Winchester College and Library. H. Prince Leopold, K.G.,330. Poore, Levander, and Dewar. The election of T.I.M. and H.R. A. F. A. \V. S UPREME COUNCIL. Treasurer respectively resulted unanimously in favour of of Lathom M.P.S.G Bros, the Rev. R. Portal and I . Davison. The T.I.M. 111. Bro. the Rt. Hon. the Earl , AMES AND AUBREY. Cnnini_n(l.r. having taken the chair appointed and invested his officers Captain Nathaniel George Philips, Pt. M.P.S.G.Cr I, for one, quite agree with Bro. Gould , that Ames must as follows : Bros. T. C. Walls, Deputy Master ; Poore, and M. 111. Lt. G. Commander. have deliberatel y rejected thc statement of Aubry, as re- C. of W.; Davison , Treasurer; D. M. Dewar, Recorder; ,, Major-Gencral I lenry Clerk , G. 'Treasurer-General ga rds Sir Christopher Wren , and preferred to adopt that Cooper-Smith, C. of G. (by deputy); H. C. Levander, ,, John Montagu Pulteney Montagu, G. Chancellor. of Anderson and " Multa Paucis." Why he did so has yet C. of C.; the Rev. E. Brette, Chaplain : W. S. Moses, „ Hugh David Sandeman, G. Secretary-General. to be ascertained. He places himself in accord with the Assistant Chaplain ; M eggy, Williams, and Roy, Mar- ,, Sir Michael Costa , G. Captain of Guards. Masonic tradition , quantum valet. shals) ; Cubitt and Anderson, Stewards ; Graveley, ,, Colonel Alexander William Adair, Sov. Grand MASONIC STUDENT. Warden ; and Loveland, Sentinel. A committee having Inspector-General. been appointed to revise thc bye laws, the council was duly ,, General John Suulholme Brownrigg, C.B., Sov. THE ROS1CRUC1AN. and formall y closed, and the brethren adjourned to Ander- Granel Inspector-General. Honest old Izaak Walton talks in his " Compleat ton 's Hotel, Fleet-street , where the annual festival in „ Lt.-Colonel Shadwell Henry Gierke, Sov. Grand Angler " (1st edition , 1653) Mr. Stock's reprint, page 227, connection with the Order was held. The brethren were Inspector-General. of the " 1 -osikrutions," as if he looked on them as a verit- here joined by Bro. Frederick Binckes and other members ,, thc Hon. Dr. Robert Hamilton , Supernumerary able existent body of men. I have looked very care fully of the Grand Masters' Council. At the conclusion of the Member, residing in the West Indies. into the history of this " Hermetic Fraternity " for various banquet " The Health of the Queen " was duly honoured. ,, the lion. James Gibbs, C.S.I., Supernumerary reasons, and I have come to the clear conclusion that they The toast of "The I.G.M. of the Order " was proposed by Member, resieling in the East Indies. existed , and probably admitted Royal personages and grea t the Deputy Master, and it having been most cordially Official letters should be addressed to the Granel Secretary- men among them as affiliate members. But 1 have never received , Bro. thc Rev.G. R. Portal briefly replied . In the General , No. 3',, Golden-square, W., at which address all yet seen any solution of the " crux " as rega rds their posi- course of his speech , after having thanked the brethren for infornntion concerning the Ancient anil Accepted Rite can tion in respect of the " Rose Croix ," or modern I .osi- the hearty way in which his health had been received, he be obtained. crucianism. MASONIC STUDENT. stated that he was exceedingly pleased with the progress the I remain , dear Sir and 111. Brother, vours fraternall y, Order had made in London. I hey had had the honour of 0 HUGH D. SANDEMAN , 33 . admitting some of the most distinguished members of the Grand Secretary-General, 11.E. Craft into their No. 1 Council, and he believed that the Order 33, Golden Square, London , W. ftopa. &rc|j. had a very bright and prosperous career in store for it. May 14, 1SS0. In conclusion he said that it had afforded him a very great SOUTHEND-ON-SEA. —Priory Chapter (No. amount of pleasure in coining to toevn in order to be pre- 1000). 'The — installation meeting of this chapter took place sent at the annual festival. He then proposed, in very at the Terminus Hotel , on Wednesday, the 19th inst. The complimentary term s, " The Health of the Newly-received iliasomc ilotcs auo Queries chapter having been duly opened, and the ordinary business Brethren. 1 his pledge having 1 been heartily drunk, Bros. transacted, E. Comps. (as. Terry, I ./..' 22S, Prov. G.D.C. S. Rawson and E. Le Feuvre dul JACIilN AND BOAZ. J. y acknowledged the Herts, pioceeded to install the Principals for the ensuing toast upon behalf of themselves and 1 was quite aware of the fact that there is a colleagues. " The question year, viz., Comps. Rev. II. J. Hatch , M.E.Z. ; W. Pissey, Health of the Officers " about the original date of " Jachin and Boaz " whether it came next. In giving this toast , II.; and E. Judd , J. 'The following- oflicers were also in- the T.I.G.M. expressed his personal obli appeared in fact in 1750 or 17 62. But, on the whol e, I see gations to the vested , viz.: Comps J. A. Wardell, Scribe E.; G. E. Jones, members of that body generall for the manner in s 1 fa:- 11.1 reason to distrust the distinct declaration of Oliver y which , Scribe N.; Rev. A. I . Ileaton , Prin. Soj. ; F. Wood, 1st they had discharged their duties, that it appeared in 1 750, and that a fift h edition b Nicoll and he hoped that the y Asst., and J. Girling, 2nd Asst . Soj.; A. Lucking, P.Z., officers appointed that day for the fi rst time would appeared in 17 64. And for this reason : He cannot have give the 'Treas. ; and A. Martin , Janitor . 'There were also present requirements of their respective position s their best atten- invented the latter statement, and he had means of ascer- Comps. E. E. Philli ps, P.Z.; W. Belcham . and If. Beecher. tion , as he particularly desired that the " working " of his taining the facts far superior to those of Kloss. I have my- A cordial vote: of thanks was proposed to K. Comp. 'Terry self never yet seen , I admit , an edition of 1 or council should be in every way satisfactory. In concluding 750 1762 , or for his kindness in installing the Principals, and for his very his remarks he coupled the toast with 17 64, but I am making enquiries to test thc matter, and will the name of Bro. able rendering of thc ceremony. A candidate for exaltation Walls, who duly expressed his acknowledgment for the report progress, (D,V,), in an early Freemason. Oliver is having- been proposed , the chapter was duly closed , and the honour conferred. 'Th e proceedings, which were through- carelcss and inaccurate, but not intentionall y so, and I can companions adjourned to banquet. The usual loyal no reason why he should and out exceedingly successful, then terminated . see; state so distinctly this fact of Royal Arch toasts were proposed , and heartily responded to. a fifth edition in 17 64, unless he had seen it or known of it. Comp. 'Terry in an eloquent speech returned thanks for For the better and more .EDI TOR FREEMASON. " The Masonic Charities. costly kind of Masonic Jewels " The Janitor's toast closed the a great saving can be made proceedings, and the companions by getting them direct from separated after spending the manufacto^- Since I wro'e tlie above 1 have heard from Bro. Walter a most enjoyable evening. . Messrs. J. R. Williams and Son made Spencer as follows, who has kindly answered my query ;— the most costly badge in the kingdom for the Mayor of " It is so long since I gave up handling old M asonic Liverpool, and many others, and many of the sheriffs* TWICKENHAM.—Era Chapter (No. — books that I find , to my regret, I am unable to answer 1423). badges and chains. The firm are now suppl your A very successful convocation in connection ying the query satisfactoril y. I do not remember having ever seen with tli; nobility and gentry (direct) at the same chapter was held on the 8th inst., prices as they an edition of J. and B. dated 1750 ; I have had one dated at the Albany have for forty years served the best houses in London anil Hotel. Among those in attendance were Comps. Thiellay, 176;, and believe that I have had one of 1760. I left off the country, and co-operative stores. Messrs. R. P.Z., P.P.G.D.C. Middx., Treasurer, acting M.E.Z., J. with the strong impression that Kloss was not only mistaken in Williams and Son have always been celebrated for speciall the absence through illness of Comp. F. Walters y in that, but. also in various other items of English Masonic P.P fine diamond work and choice gem rings. The two ad- G.A.S. Middx., etc.; W. Hammond , P.P.G.A.S. Middx., vantages thus offe red to the literature , 1723-17S0 ; in fact , I verified many of his errors, IL; I". C. Walls, P public are far superior quality .G.D.C. Middx., J.; J. W. Baldwin and an immense saving in but, nnfortiimtely, I kept no notes, and have quite aban- P.Z., S. price. Manufactory and ware- E.; Faulkner, S.N. ; T. W. Ockenden , P.S. • house, 10S, Hatton-garden doned the subject. I think that Dr. Oliver must have seen Haslelt ist Asst. ; , E.C. The usual saving is 20 J. Mason , P./..; Gilbert, P.G.J . Middx., to ;Go per cent. Bridesmaids one of 1750 —1 never doubted it. 1 have had manv editions Janitor. ' lockets and all kinds of of works, English and French of earlie r dates than the jewellery for wedding presents. Dealers in diamonds , 'The minutes of thc previous meeting having , first editions mentioned by Dr. Kloss. " been read pearls, and coloured gems, loose or mounted. Elegant and confirmed , the ballot was taken upon behalf of Bros . desi 'Thus it will be seen that , with all due deference to my ' gns furnished (gratis) for re-mounting diamond work. C II. Glover, 1423 ; !•.. G. Wingate, 1423 ; J. Goodchild , Caltaogues sent good friends , Bros. Hughan and Carson , for once I feel post free on application.—[A DVTI. J.D. 1 793 ; and G. M. Malm, 1423 ; and it proving to be H OLLOWA Y 'S ILLS full sure that the Old Doctor is ri P .— In general debililv , mental depression, and y ght. Until I am shown unanimous, those brethren were dul y and impressivel nervous irritability there is no medicine which a firs t edition of 62 I shall y operates so like a 17 prefer to follow Dr. Oliver. exalted to the Degree of R.A. by Comp. Baldwin. The charm as these famous Pills. Thev purify the blooil , soothe and Kloss, excellent as he i- , is not infallible . election of officers for the ensuing strengthen tlie ne-rve-s ami system, Hive tone to Ihe stomach , elevate year resulted unani- thc spirits , ami , A. F. A. W. mousl y m favour of Comps. W. Hammond , in fact , make the patient sensible of a total and M.E.Z. ; T. C. most delightful revolution in his whole: system. Walls, 11.: J. W. Baldwin , ).; E. 'Thiellay, Treas. ; Thcv may be coin- REPLIES BY B.' .O. HUGHAN. P mended most unreservedly as the very best family medicine in exist- .G.D., 6_c. Faulkner, S.E.; Ockenden , S.N.; Ilaslett, P.Z. ; Gilbert enee. I Initial so powerfull 1. I have , y ellicacious , they are singularly mild had an interesting letter from Bro. Dr. CD. Janitor. 'I he following notice of motion by Comp. Walls in their operation , and might be given with perfect confidence Hill Drury, tn as to the special medal of No. S5, Harleston , was then full y discussed , and unanimously agreed to. delicate women and young children. Thcv contain not a grain of and as he mercury, or any promises to continue his researches, my statement " 'That in future the regular convocations of the chapter be other substance , and cannot do harm. Delicate that the lodge members have no authority for wearing the females and ail persons of seetentarv habits will find these Pills a increased to four instead of three, as heretofore, the meet- blessing.—[Ann.! and so inconsiderate to its members, that we can- ROYAL MASONIC BENEVO- TO OUR READERS. LENT INSTITUTION FOR AGED FREEMA- not doubt of its rejection by an even still greater price 3d., and SONS AND WIDOWS OF FREEMASONS, T HE FREEMASON is published every Friday morning, majority than on the last occasion. We must CROYDON. contains thc fullest and latest information relating to Freemasonry in every eiegrcc. Subscriptions, including Postage :— openly protest against so rash, and ill timed, and so FREEMASONS' H ALL, LONDON , W.C. OFFICE, 4, unwarranted a procedure. We speak freely and ,, , ,,. , _ United States, India , China , Australia United Kingdom. Canada , tbc Conti- JJ CW Zealand &c forcibly, because we think we know what many Patron and President : ncnt, &c. ' ' others feel on the subject, H.R.H. THE PRINCE OF WALES, K.G., M.W.G.M. 6d. 17s. 6d. alilce in the metropolis 13s. 15s. and the provinces. But we venture to believe that At the Annual General Meeting of this Institutio n, held Remittances may be made in Stamps, but Post Office Orders o his motion will be rejected on a point of law and to GEORGE K E __ I _ G , at Freemasons' Hall, London, on Friday, the 21st May, Cheques are preferred , the former payable order. 1880., Chief Office , London , the latter crossed London Joint Stock Bank W. Bro. HENRY SMITH , V.P., Prov . G.Sec. W. Yorkshire, **' * in the Chair, After the general business was disposed of, the Governors So Corres pitKents* THE effect of Bro. STEVENS' motion, could it be and Subscribers proceeded to the Election of Twenty-six carried, would be so prejudicial to the "lod from an approved list of Forty-ei ht ges of Female Annuitan ts g name—we Candidates ; and Twenty-two Male Annuitants from an P.M. AND SUBSCRIBER .—Has not sent his instruc-tion,"that we recommend all who value these must ask for this in accordance with our rule before insert- approved list of Thirty-one Candidates, when the following valuable characteristics of English Masonry to sup- were declared duly elected:— ing his letter. Bro. TISLEY and T. F. in our next. port once more by their presence and vote that wise MALES. Votes. The following stand over :— toleration and judicious liberty which have been Natalia Lodge, and Nos. 1393, 1147, 149-, 1777, and Bro. Samuel Genese ...... 21G3 York. granted to'the English Craft since 1813 Dy the ... 1 GS 1S14. P.G.L. of Royal Arch, „ John Bennett ...... 9 laudable moderation of the Grand „ John Wm. Claisen ...... 17S6 Lodge of „ William Jones ...... 1523 BOOKS, &c, RECEIVED. England. „ William Penotiere ...... 1514 "Sunday Times," "Keystone," " Broad Arrow," „ Henry Douglas...... 1505 "The Citizen ," "The Jewish Chronicle," "The Hull * * „ William John Helps ...... 14C7 Packet," " Der Long- lslaender;" " Montreal Herald and ., Thomas S. Morris ...... 1467 Daily Commercial Gazette," " Yorkshire Gazette," "Thc T HERE can be little doubt but that the great majo- „ Jonathan Leaver ...... 1373 Croydon Guardian ," "The Empire," " Weather Wis- rity of thc brethren will reject such a peculiarly History of the Mark Degree „ William Woods ...... 1199 dom," "Notes on the ," inopportune and unwise departure from common „ James Highland ...... 1196 "The Canadian Craftsman," "Greenhouse Favourites," „ Henry Herbert ...... 11 (56 "The Shilling House of Commons for 1SS0 (New Parlia- precedent, as is Bro. STEVENS' most ridiculous „ John Hardman Lyon ...... 107S ment)," " The Times of Natal," " The Egyptian Gazette," motion. It is ridiculous, because only three months „ Edwin Booth ...... 10C2 "The Warden." „ Thomas Kendall ...... 1041 ago Grand Lodge refused to entertain it, and it „ Richard Broadbent...... 9G9 has the appearance now of an attempt, to use a James Portloek...... G5 „ 9 common expression , " to bull Grand Lod " into „ George V. Hague ...... 930 y ge „ "Robert Cox Walker ...... 779 THE FREEMASON. to-day what it has refused to do by persistent mo- „ *Tohn Flinn...... 772 ATURDAY AY 1880. tions. We have ourselves no doubt as to thc result, „ *James Wauldby ...... 415 S , M 20, „ *George Elliott ...... 320 trifling alike with the dignity of Grand Lodge and W IDOWS . T HE result of thc voting for thc House Committee thc feelings of the brethren. Whatever Bro. JAMES Votes. of tlie Girls' School on Tliursc'ay was, as wc anti- STEVENS' own opinion may be as to the abstract Mrs. Elizabeth Bull ...... 1259 importance of his motion , it is not shared in at all „ Sarah Pattison...... 1105 ci pated, an entire triumpli for the I louse Commit- „ Martha Crispin ...... 1091 tee. Both thc House Committee and the Audit by thc majority of his brethren, and we regret that „ Frances Blake...... 1073 rc-clcclcd b overwhelming majo- in the same year Grand Lodge should be exposed „ Mary Ann West ...... 1039 Committee were y „ Jane Stafford ...... 1029 rities. A very large ntiml:> _ rof Life Governors and to the annoyance and agitation of a fresh contest „ Sarah W. Grace ...... 1011 ladies attended to vote, and we rejoice very mucli on such an ill-digested and uncalled-for proposal . „ Elizabeth T. Maynard ...... 973 at tlie satisfactory announcement which we are per- „ Hannah B. Bamber ...... 965 * „ Ann Hawkins ...... 955 mitted to make. It is needless to add that Bro. * * „ Sarah White ...... 93S Col . CREATON presided with his usual fairness and „ Susannah C. Andrews, ...... 923 W E notice that at the last Board of Benevolence Elizabeth Dawson ...... urbanity combined. „ 919 were voted. Thirty-four cases were con- „ Louisa E. Candler ...... S46 # £784 „ Marianne Rigby ...... S3S * * sidered until 10.15, and of these one was dismissed T HE account of thc ceremony at Truro in itsel f is „ Harriet Palmer ...... 79G and four deferred. The twenty-nine cases were „ Sarah Ellen Hodgson ...... 771 most interesting, and the day will Jong be remem- „ Catherine Peters ...... 759 bered as an Alba Dies in Cornish Masonic annals. divided as follows : two £100, two £50, one £40, „ Elizabeth Child ...... 721 one £35, one £30, three £25, nine £20, five £15, Mary Ann Spencer ...... 6 We trust that the good work inaugurated under „ 95 and five This statement shows the care and „ Ann Dumper ...... 6SG such gracious and goodly auspices may be completed £10. Ann Dicker ...... 6 consideration with which the grants arc now „ 42 in due time, to the honour of God, and the welfare „ Ann Maiy Prebble...... 632 made. „ •Sarah Woods ...... 597 and salvation of man. „ *Jane Willis ...... 597 ** * „ *Mart_a Weeks ...... 545 * * The Votes of the Unsuccessful Candidates will be carried W E regret, however, to learn that mucli dissatis- A PROPOSAL will be made at next Grand Lodge forward to the next Election. Those marked *arc elected to faction exists as to thc " attention and hospitality " by the Board of General Purposes, to purchase (ill vacancies occasioned by death since thc Voting Papers were issued. shewn to thc Grand Officers. We have received some property adjoining Freemasons' Hall. It is JAMES TERRY, Secretary. more than one complaint on the subject , and on obvious how important it is for us to have thc pro- 21st May, 1SS0. one or two other " tender points " which wc think perty on both sides of the hall. If ever the ex- it liettcr to be silcnr upon. Our readers will note i gencies of the C raft require a move our property ROYAL MASONIC BENEVOLENT IN- a Grand Officer 's letter elsewhere. will be very valuable. But as the " Ilead- STITUTION.— Mrs. BAMBER , 9, Cooksnn- quarters" of English Masonry will remain where they street, Blackpool , is anxious to express her heartfelt thanks to the friends of her late husband , who have * * are, let us hope, for some time to come, our duty many ¦ MI fc inolv "ivi-n Iiifir a .-I'l.-inr. ' ii: I_ n . ii::' !:¦ , • . \ n .ni' .Tit Jv tlio nlw'nrn of livn . Sir Al'irrl W. Wonn. ' • ¦ to si r:'iv''l .('11 oi|i- piwifinn l^y cl'n'v OTe-irv- in - ' ¦ to the M. -..II,;. - ! .:."d '•: lieu • ' !¦ !." < . ' ' ' • . •• ' - , " • ¦ <>. TllJMv. ' i:.v.v ; er ' ii nie'd llic diltii - our power. of Grand Dire-dor ol ("ercmonies according to tlie * * instructions of liis respected Chief. We under- MASONIC BENEVOLENT IN- HE balance sheet , ROYAL stand that tlie exertions of I3ro. T HOMAS FENS T Grand Lodge which we print STITUTION.—Bro. JAMES HIGHLAND (Lodge elsewhere, is very interesting and satisfactory . As Waveney, 929) returns his sincere thanks to those Brethren were both marked and most successful in educing who kindl y assisted him by 1 196 Votes to the pusition of an order from " chaos, " and rendering the ceremonial it will be seen , there has been received for the Annuitant of the Benevolent Fund. complete and .Masonic. Wc are all aware of his Fund of Benevolence £11,571 15s., and expended good work for .Masonry, and his many claims on the £12,273 ios., so that £710 15s. was required to ROYAL MASONIC BENEVOLENT IN- regard of his brethren. make the account balance. But then there has STITUTION.—MRS. BLAKE, Widow of the late also been paid for £4000 Consols, £384 7s. iod. Bro. CHARLES BLAKE, begs to return her grateful thanks # # to all those Brethren and Ladies who so kindl y supported for the Fund of Benevolence. Something has her in her Election , May 21, 1880. T HE House Committee of the Girls' School is been said about overdrawing £700 on this Fund 14, Royal Masonic Institution , Croydon. composed of well-known and worthy Masons, who and carrying it from the Fund of General Pur- have given great attention to the Institution in poses, but then the overdraught arose from the every respect , and who by their Masonic services TO ADVERTISERS. investment of £3847 ios. Practical ly the Fund and social qualities deserve the support of us all. of Benevolence was £3000 to the good. Another THE FREEMASON has a large circulation in all parts of the Globe. To remove them in a body must have some motive year the Quarterly Committee must invest In it the official Reports of the Grand Lodges of England , Ireland , or reason , and what that motive or reason may be, less and allow a larger margin. For the Fund and Scotland are published with thc special sanction of the respec we feel it better not to attempt to discover. If it live Grand Masters, and it contains a complete record of Masonic of General Purposes £14,796 lis. iod., were re- be the one openl alleged work in this country, our Indian Empire , and the Colonics. y it is a most contemptible ceived and £12,626 5s. iod. expended , leaving a one. Thc vast accession to the ranks of the Order during the past few balance of £2170 6s., and of which £700 has been years, and the increasing interest manifested in its doings, has given the freemason a position and influence which few journals * * advanced to the Fund of Benevolence. £6000 can lay claim to, and the proprietor can assert with confidence that WE are much concerned to note that Bro . J AMES Consols have been also purchased at a cost of announcements appearing in its columns challenge the attention of STEVENS, though so lately defeated by such an £5781 5s., and paid for deposit of purchase a very large and influential body of readers. £975 overwhelming majority, is again thc fore with a , that for the Advertisements for the current week's issue are received up to to of property . Thus it will be seen six o'clock on Wednesday evening. fresh motion for a Committee on ritual. Such a two Funds £27,070 is. iod. have been received, P. BUSHING OmcE: 198, F I.EET STREET, _ONDON ,_ E.C, proposal seems so disrespectful to Grand Lodge, and 24,939 5s. iod. expended, leaving a balance fere with the op inions of a writer, or excise special forward twelve names to run against the of £2170 6s. ^9648 15s. have been invested in £10,000 Consols, &c, and £975 paid for new land. sentences. As Freemasons, we object equally to a whole House Committee ? Had the proposal been This is surely a prosperous total, and quite justifies " censorship of the Press " and an " index expur- confined to one or two members for a " little the purchases proposed by the Board of General gatorius," and, therefore, il any discussions are to change " or a " little new blood," we should natu- Purposes. go on in our columns they must, to some extent, be rally have said nothing. Who is this remarkable free and unfettered, except by the necessary con- brother, we ask Bro . S OUTHWOOD , who ventures to sideration of thc laws of Masonry on thc one hand, THC great success of the Girls' School Festival, propose to remove twelve distinguished brethren like all great successes, has attracted the admira- and thc requirements of common sense and self and fill their places with nominees of his own ? tion of many friends, and thc deprecation of a perservation on the other. Of course, in all discus- What can he have done? Who can he be to few opponents,. We have heard of " remarks " sions on archaeologica l matters perfect freedom o' claim to have a moral or Masonic right thus to made respecting the recent great gathering, alike expression is allowable ; but we think wc have all, attempt to dictate to the enlightened constituency ungenerous and unworthy, and for the life of us without any exception , to learn this true and valu- of Life Governors of the Girls' School ? We pause able lesson—that, without weakening our own posi- for a repl we cannot see why, if thc worthy Secretary, for his y. health, or any other good reason , prefers to appeal tion or surrendering our own judgment, wc can treat respectfull and consideratel the theories and from the office, he has to be blamed by any, openly y y THE report of thc Royal Masonic Benevolent In- arp-uments of others. or privately, because he incurs " no expenses " for stitution is most interesting. But we are expres- the Charity in visiting lodges. One Secretary to * ** sing the feeling of many when we add that we re the Girls' School shortened a valuable life by con- t in their Masonic reports so much " butter " to I N the best interests of Masonic good feeling gre , stant exposure to weather and fatigue, and wc feel wc, therefore, deprecate the use of terms which use a common "cant expression , is used. This sure that, both now and subsequently, the course system " is becoming hurt the feelings, and affect the position of of "butter a great trial and pursued in the Girls School office, which has those who practise and accept the Chivalric a greater bore. in 1880, will receive worked so well for the Charity Grades. "There is so much doubt on so many , sympath and support of thc the warm approval y, matters, that we must all be forbearing in our lan- ©rtrmtal C0rrfspcm.1a.cc Craft. guage and views, and we all perhaps are to blame * ' in ignoring the fact that whatever our own views [Wc do not hold ourselves responsible for, or even Approving of , * the opinions expressed by our correspondents, but wc wish in a spirit I N thc Monde Maconniqtte for M_y, which we may be, others 111.13' have as strong per contra. of fair play to all, to permit—within certain necessary limits—free discussion.] alluded to last week, there is an interesting So in future in thc Freemason we shall permit no article on our Charities. One of thc writers finds remarks which may serve to hurt or antagonize THE ROYAL VISIT TO TRURO. fault with an able brother who latel y sent an thc conscientious views of others. To the Editor of the " Freemason. " Dear Sir and Brother,— account of Spanish Masonry, as giving too high an The great event of the M.W. the Grand Master antiquity to the Ancient and Accepted Scottish laying- the two foundation stones of the proposed cathedral W E think it ri ht, therefore, for the diocese of Truro, with full Masonic ceremony, took Rite there. But the truth is our able brother g to add speciall y to- place on the 20th inst., and was attended with magnificent does not say so, or mean to say so. His remarks day that, though favourable as ever to the claims of weather, no less than by hundreds of Fieemasons and l Masonic criticism and historica l accuracy, and thousands of the general public, drawn not only from the really app y to thc historical fact of the estab- two Provinces of Cornwall and Devon, but from very many lishment of Craft Masonry in the warranting in opposed to all pure " myths," as most hurtful distant parts of thc United Kingdom 1728 of the lodge at the " French Arms," St. to Freemasonry, and hailing all discussion ancl The full report of the proceedings, which appear to-day in Masonic investigation, your columns, will be read with interest thoroughout the Bernard-street, Madrid. Wc admit, that the wc cannot concur in the length and breadth of the British empire, both on account parenthetical introduction of the statement as to " epithets " given so freely to the High Grades. of the event itself—being the first of its kind and character Whether their claims to anti quity are incontestable that has ever taken place in England, or elsewhere, with the founder of the Rite Ecossais in Spain from the exception of Cologne, for upwards of f our centuries- England may liave led to the very excusable or not, clear or dubious, real or unreal, they have a hut also from the manner, in which the event itself was in- mistake. ri ght to expect of us Craft Masons, when wc discuss augurated. To the outward world there seemed to have been no hitch such subjects, the common courtesy of man to man, * # whatever in the day's proceedings. Not one in a thousand, and, above all , of brother to brother. Considering either within or without the Masonic centre, suspected that W E notice with much pleasure the mention by tlie thc many eminent men and Masons who now form any other feeling than universal satisfaction prevailed. The Board of General Purposes of our " valuable truth , however, must be told. There were " worms in the the " High Grades," popularly so-called , we have gourd, and how these littl e pernicious insects did their ut- library " at Freemasons' Hal l , and thc proposal no right, it seems to us, to carry on any "animus " most, and intended secretly, to eat out the very heart and to spend the modest sum of £?.$ in binding. To life of the event, was, happil y, unknown—except by a few. as against High Grades qua High. Grades. say the truth, thc epithet " valuable " comes upon In their naturally commendable desire to give ecldt to an unprecedented occurrence, and also to add as much as pos- us with surprise, as wc were not aware that, numeri- sible to the fund alread y raised for the foundation of a cally and bibliographically, any such descri ption of mother church in the newly-constituted diocese of Truro, WEquiteagrcc with what wc understand the presence of H.R.H. the Prince of Wales was earnestly it could be given. And yet, though there arc, as , liowevcr, to be the main purport of Bro. ACOB ORTON ' solicited by thc Bishop (Dr. Benson), the majority of the we all know who interest ourselves in such things, J N S Cornish clergy, whether dignitaries or otherwise, and the letter, thc devclopcmcnt of ,1 libra " libraries and libraries," it is just possible, that ry by our English laity, who form the Building; Committee. H.R.H. was, Grand Lodge, and, therefore, it is a pity that he naturall y, requested to lay the foundation stone. Contrary our Grand Lodge collection may fully justify that to time-honoured custom, it was,however,determined notonly lias somewhat weakened a good cause b appellation , as it contains, we know, some of y remarks to place one at the north-east corner of the intended stately which may indispose some worth edifice , but asecond at the west-end, from which the future Taylor thc Platonist's, works, copies of the y brethren to look at thc matter favourabl We all of us nave should take its rise and beginning. " Constitutions," and " F.ist of Lodges." We y. who I believe I am not misinformed that when thc request know Bro. ACOB N ORTON , while we were not aware that there was a " catalogue " of J respect his was preferred to His Royal Hi ghness there was no idea lioncsly, arc aware lliat he sometimes likes to whatever in the minds of the Committee concerning Masonic it printed , and perhaps Bro. G OULD , who is inter- rites and ceremonies. H.R.H., with his usual condescen- make an onslaught esting himself in .such matters, can give us an idea , like Don Quixote, on Masonic sion and courtesy, assented, and slated, that the Princess windmills , would accompany him; but he made it a sinequd nott that of what it really docs consist. Who can tell but and that clear as is his judgment and able his pen , he should lay both stones as the M.W.G.M. of the some most important MS., like the discovery of he sometimes " comes it rather time-honoured guild of Freemasons. This decision fell like strong." Like a good many the " Codex Sinaiticus " by TischcndorIT on Mount other worth}' folk , a bombshell amongst the Committee, more especially as re- " his bark is worse than his bite , " as we know. garded thc Bishop and those of the Cornish Ritualistic clergy, Athos, may reward the studies of a H UUIIAX , a now, unhapp il y, in a majority in the diocese, for their G OULD, or a Masonic Student? anti path y to Freemasonry issaid to benot less intense than * * that of Pope, Cardinals, conclaves, and priesthood of the # Church of Rome throug h the length and breadth of the * Wi: congratulate the London Masonic Charity world. Par nobile fratrum ! The Bishop and his clergy W E hope and trust that as our esteemed President Association on thc great success which has attended had, however , gone too far to recede. They had asked the their recent laudable exertions. Wc shall Prince of Wales to lay the foundation stone, and he had of thc Board of General Purposes lias turned his publish chosen to lay both, and they dared not, openly, attention to the '* books," lie will now also think of with pleasure their annual report when ready. Thc express their disapprobation at the manner, in which the readers. " The single fact that it has aided to elect two men and he intended so to do. From their prevalent conduct " examp le of the noble libra ry both before and during the ceremony, it is, however, quite at the Guildhall , so familiar to him , proves five widows, London cases at thc last election , is a conclusive that they would , if they cculd, have declined this one fact incontestably, that readers, like very notable one, and deserves to be recorded with H.R.H. 's presence altogether—except in his own private thankfulness and consideration. and personal character ! Foiled in this respect the next thing books, want air and li ght, a comfortable room to to be done, as indicative of their hostility to the Craft, was sit in to read, to think, to collate. The old argu- to thwart the proceedings at every step. It was therefore, ment was, "brethren would not read, * * given out that the first corner-stone would he laid Mason- brethren did ically, but that the second would be laid Ecclesiastically ! not read , there was nothing to peruse." But W E printed last week a forcible letter from our What was meant by this was not explained, although to we are inclined to believe, that if we l .ad a esteemed Bro. J. H. S OUTHWOOD, but which, the eye of the initiated it was seen to " mean mischief." with all deference to him It was soon made apparent to the Bishop and clergy that good room, a good library, a good catalogue, , was a confirmation , in if each stone were not laid Masonically byH.R.H. he would and a good librarian, students would be found , one sense, in the " concrete," of all we had not go to Truro at all ; and they were, therefore, compelled and would multi l said in the abstract. We stated that a to give way, although up to the very last moment they p y. So we arc now hopeful for gave out that the second stone would belaid Ecclesiastica lly, the best. " cabal " existed to upset the House Com- and so strong was the impression abroad that it would be mittee,—we repeat the statement to-day. That so, that it was reported , after the ceremony,actually to have * * been so—a mistake into which the Freemaso n inadvertentl it had been openl y announced we know, which Bro. y O UR readers will have seen probably character fell in its last number. a S OUTHWOOD did not ; that letters had been So far, therefore, as to episcopal and clerical doings istic effusion of Bro. ACOB ORTON J N 'S, from Bos written asking brethren to allow themselves to before the event. By and bye we will deal with their con- ton, marked by all his earnestness of thought and duct during the proceedings. be nominated. Why ? To " turn out the House I have now to refer to the Cornish Prov. Grand Lodge, and incisiveness of writing. We always think it better, Committee?" Does it not strike Bro . S OUTHWOOD most heartily do I wish that 1 could assert that what they if possible to allow a , great freedom of discussion as a little odd that any one brother, be he who he did palliated, even in the slightest degree, the annoyances in our pages, as it is a most djffkult set up by the clerical element. matter to inter: may, shall , without apparent rhyme or reason, put No sooner was the M.W. the G.M's decision made known to thc brethren throughout the Province than it was Thc action of Grand Lodge in March , 1S70 , was, there- NEW CATHEDRAL AT TRURO. accepted and applauded with universal enthusiasm. The fore, only a necessary consequence of a due appreciation of To the Editor of the " Freemason." Prov. G.M. and his officers in common with thc action of the tree facts of the case, anel a resuscitation of this sill y, Dear Sir and Brother,— the various lodges, issued invitations to the Province of hurtful agitation is alike, I repea t, indecorous and un-Ma- It is propo.seel that all Masonic subscriptions for , Devon, and congratulated themselves most heartily upon sonic, elisrespectful to Granel 1 .edge and most inoonsieleratc thc Truro Cathedra! should be kept separate from others, having- so great an honour " thrust upon them ." in which towards its members. I have m\\self no fear that the result and applied to some special portion of the building. thcv took it for granted thev would rule supreme. Never, for will be undi gnified. .A collection was made after the ceremony on 'Thursday an instant, did it enter into their calculation that the M.W. Surely such a motion is not only "bad form ," but out of last, but 1 have reason to believe that many brethren present the G.M. would go all the wav to Cornwall, accompanied order ? had no opportunity of contributing', I therefore, trouble you by Past and Present Grand Officers of the United Grand 1 am, yours fraternally. with this letter to say that any contributions which brethren Lodge, and that portions of the ceremonies would have A MEMBER OF GRAND LODGE. may like to senel cHher to myself at No. 23, Bel gravc-square, to be conducted by those officers—and by those alone ! A London , or to E. T. Carlvon , Esq., 'Truro, will be placed to spirit of jealousv immeeliately flamed out, and as there ADMISSION INTO ENGLISH LODGES. the Masonic fund , and that due information will he given to all contribntors before the special object to which it is pro- was no possibility of ignoring those, who were to " To the Editor of the " Freemason. posed to appl y the money is decided upon. Its nature lie the chief agents in the ceremonies, thc Cornish Dear Sir and Brother,— M asonic authorities entered into a f indiscriminate aelmission but I humbl sub- , y l.oelge, who f or mane' 3-ears in .111 tinprctcntiems manner To return , however, to the procceelings of the elny. On mit that the proposition in the last sentence of thc letter foug ht nobly and fought hard for the greatest princi ple of reaching the eastern enclosure,after the opening ecclesiasti- upon which 1 presume to cemimcnt is not logically borne out cal ceremonv, quite out of place, it was with difficulty that our Craft, charity, leaving on earth a widow anel seven by the premise's set forth in the preceding paragra ph. children still unprovided for. the M.W. thc G.M. could make his way to the dais, 1 am dear Sir faithfull y and fraternally vours, -g- , , Our brother's widow is trying hard to give those children nor could he have dune so, with anythi like comfort to SAMUEL POYNTER , himself , had it not been feir thc firmness and decision of Bro. above all an education worth y of their sire, and one of the P.M. and Treasurer Burgoyne, 902, little girls, Amy May Harris , is one of the candidates to be Fenn, the acting G. D. of C, for Sir A. Woods , Garter P.M. Athenxum, i-|yi. 's unavoidable absence. balloted for at the next eiection for St. Anne 's Society. King-at-Arms, in that brother Temple, 20th May, 1.. o. Even before, however, the M.W. the G.M. had taken his I beg to earnestly appeal to all my brethren , who are place the clergv rushed towards the pavillion , and so sur- members of that excellent tnstiteition , to ve.te: on the 11th rounded it that thc G.W. and other Grand Officers who had BRO. S. BARTON WILSON'S COMPLAINT. June , and to give their votes to Amy May Harris, the to assist the G.M. in his work had to struggle through the To the Editor of the " Freemason. " orphan daughter of a true and cood Mason. closely-packed clerical phalanx in order to occupy their Dear Sir and Breither ,— Yours fraiernall y. EDWARD ASC1IER , M.D., proper place's. No sooner was the ceremony over than the 1 was much surprised some weeks since that Mr. Of Sandridg- Marine and Beaudcsert Lodges. ecclesiastical part of the arrangements was continued — S, Barton Wilson ventilated his views in vour columns in Leigh ton-Buzzard , they had begun before the processions proceeded from west regard to a difference between him and the House Com- May , 2sill. to east, episcopal and rlerie.ll - to a length that was not only mittee of the Boys' School ,.as to his account for work done needlessly tedious, but positivel y exhausting. When I hi:; m respect of recent alterations lo that Institution to the at length was brought to a close the processions were re- amount of which the Committee look exception. This mat- formed and proceeded to the western enclosure, where the te'r had , I suppose-d , been setth-d , as at a recent Ouartcrl y REPORTS OF MASONIC MEETINGS. second stone was to be laid. I lerc a similar line of action Ceurt , a vote approving of the conduct of the House Com- to that in the eastern enclosure was taken by the clergv, mitter' was unanimously passed. 1 presume, however , this Craft fl.asourp.. even with still more marked manifestation of anti pathy. cannot be so, as 1 am g iven to understand Mr. Wilson has They positivel y swarmed over the dais, and indicated hv their nominated several brethren for the House Committee at LODGE OF ANTIQUITY (No. after nll lnid__ 2).—This an- manner that the second stone should . ,be .7,v,7- the next eh'ction , in opposition to the existing members. dent and elisting - , - uishcd bulge met on Wednesday last, the astical/y, and not Masonicall y ! A gain Bro. Fenn , nothing Surel y this is at variance with good taste. The I louse inst., ' Hall came to the rescue and b insisting that ( 2t'th at Freemasons , de'sp ite the attractions of daunted, , y if .wninitfcc , I feel sure, can have no desire to do otherwise the Derby Day, in fair numlu'r.s. Mr. Shi thc Prince of Wales did not lay the second stone as hat which is ri ht as Trustees of ilu [Institution , and if p, Secretary to than lt g the: London anel Westminster Bank , was after a favourable M.W.G.M.. he (the Prince) with his Grand Officers, would Bro. Wilson takes exception to thei r proceedings it is not ballot , dul there and then remove their clothing and leave the p y initiati ' .i into Freemasonry by Bro . Parker lace. for him to propose the re'iiiovnl of any of|the: members of Deacon , the D.M. Bro. Rivington was appointed This " did not suit their book," and common sense was that Coinmillci' objectionable. Steward whom he may consider for thc Boys' School festival , and five guineas was ordered thus permi ted to prevail over bigoted hostility. Yours fraternall y, to be placvtl on bis list. 'The lodge', as usually, year by Hospitality was not indeed to have been expected either LIFE GOYERNOR. year, has done a good eleal for the Charities this special from Bishop or clergy, but Masonic good feeling and frater- year of grace and li ht. nity mi ht have been looked for from some of the Truro g g LODGE AT GRANTHAM. After some routine business the lodge adjourned to a brethren towards those,at least ,who badcomi:from great dis- To the Editor of the " Freemason." very agreeable banquet. I wish that something could be tances. Nothing of the kind mis witnessed I One instance done for the " ventilation " of the eliningrooms. On Wetl- there was alone—and because it ought not to be left unre- Dear Sir and Brother ,— neselay , the heat was intense, and what it will be during thc corded do we mention it—wherein the heartiest of welcomes In repl y to Bro. T. 11. Whvtehead's query under as to the* existence* of a threateiie'd hot summer one hardly wislu-s to antici pate. was given,but that was by a non-.i Tasou , W.l)oiitho, l''s<|..of heading of " Bro. Francis Drake " Ind-c at Grantham prior to I SJO, I am in a position to say, Some of our stouter brethren must suffer severely. Is Polwithen , Penzance. Of those, who were able to accept I here no public sp irited official who will devote himsel f to P.(" (' from information supplied by the late Bro. Dr. Chas. this kindl y invitation , Bros. Rev. Dr. Cox , >. . ; Col. that miii -h needed re'forni at Freemasons' Hall—ventila- G.D. ; F. Richardson , G.I) Fe rneley. P.P.G.J.W . of Line, anil a P.M. of the Doric Burney, . ; Fenn . P.G.D. ; ami " tion? But if 1 go on. 1 shall become " wind " myself so Gibson of Works Lodge, No. ;,!¦ _, at Grantham , " 'That the present lodge y , , G. Snpt. , were the only brethren who - here I pause pcrspiringly. were able to remain for so warm and hearty a manifestation received its warrant from Lord Rawdon , acting Grand * Among the brethren present we noticed Past Masters of welcome. Master for I I.R.I I. George Frederick Augustus, Prince of ; the number on the Bros. Col. Creaton , the excellent 'Treasurer (G.'T.) ; A PAST GRAND OFFICER . Wales, G .M., dated Oct. 1st, 1701 registry of the Grand Lodge of England being at that time Wharton 1 lood , Rae, and 1 lope, I.P.M. Among the offi - UNITY Ol" RITUAL. 711). After meeting regularl y for .some years (the minutes cers present were Bros. Parker Deacon , D.M.; Captain of which meetings having been continuousl y kept) the Twvnnm , J.W.; Sharon 'Turner , S.D. ; Woodford , P.G.C , Chaplain ; Riving ton , J.D.; |ekyll , G. Org., "Here wc are again ! " charter became in abeyance, though of this there is no Organist ; B. Gibus Barron , P.M. (tin: 'indefati gable Old Pantoniinr: minute nor entry of proceedings for some years. On the __nd January , 1S20, a dispensation was granted by I I.R.I 1. Secretary) ; and Sampson Pierce, the as zealous Xl. of tlh- !)*ukc of Sussex , G.M., and the warrant of constitution Cereiminies and Steward. Bros. Bailey and Anu s were To the Editor of thc " Freemason." also present. Bro. Wood , an olel friend , returneel thanks Dear Sir and Brother,— restored under its original number , 710, which soon after be- came 5:'-. In 1S.5J it became .jOo, and , again , in l-O' , was for " The \ .sitors. " 'The brethren separated at an early I see, by the agenda paper , that our irrepressible hour. Bro. James Stevens is going to have another " Field Day " altered lo-,. .?, " which number it still retains. Atthelinie I anent that worn out and perverse Ritual speak of , a search was made by Bro. Ferneley among the in Grand Lodge, WEST KENT LODGE (No. —A meeting crotchet of his. After his late crushing defeat one would records at Grantham , in order to obtain materials for a 1297). of this lod ge was hell on Saturday, have thought that , yielding to the innate sense of his own "History of the Private Lodges of Lincolnshire," edited the 22nd inst., at the (.' Crystal Palace , Svdenham. "There were present Bros. R. II. unobtrusive and retired disposition , he might have spared by the kite P.G. Sec.. Bro. . E. Lucas, but he was unable to find anv mention -if a lodge .it Grantham prior to 1 70,1. Crowd-n, W.M. :' Gardner , |.W. ; II. D. Stead. 'Treas.; the members of Granel l .oelge the infliction of another 0. Woodrow , Sec Th,,, Pern-n S.I) yarn and another agitation. Without noticing to- With ri-g.-.nl to the number of the Doric Lodge, it is J. .: . , .; M. Yizclcll y, " " . .si,.n : B. l- uh'.vood , D.C: B. Crump, day the inherent absurdity of his resolution , confounding a somewhat curious , out 1 have in my pes ' - an old J.D. J. acting I.G. ; ¦ ¦ nti'le.l " The Princi les and Practice of lames Crowden , Steward ; J. Beckett , 'Tyler; C. K. " Law " and a " Resolution ," two things ' essentiall y dis- Masonic work , p ' tinct ; without stopping to animadvert on the real disrespect Masonry," in which is given " a correct list of the ' country Crouch , P.M.; J. Allen , l. M. ; A. |. Druce, P. G. Phel ps. W. I.omns, Orange his resolution evinci'S towards Grand Lodge, and his ex- lod ges ' miller (he Constitution of England to 1711 .1, " T. Archer, J. , Rosenthal , Jen- _|>J I kins , and Hicks. Yisitor.s : Bros. Le Ouesne P.M.; " treme inconsiderateness in respect of the convenience or wherein the Doric Lod ge, Grantham , is numbered ; , A. Be-aslev P.M. ; A. Allwortli feelings of his brethren , 1 beg to protest against anv one, whereas Bro. Ferneley .gives it as 710, as late as 1.20. , , P.M.; and A. R. Rogers, be he who he may, after a three months ' interval re-introdu- Perhaps some brother could explain this. P.M. I) 'The cing a resolution which has been rejected b Yours fraternally , FREDK. . MARSDEN , lodge was opene'il punctuall y at half-past three y such an over- o'clock', and alte-r whelming majority as refused to confirm , most properly P.G. Sec. Line. , the' minutes of the previeius meeting , were read and confirmed that portion of the minutes relative to this matter at the last . Mr. Stephen Johnson was dul y initiated by the W.M. 'The: lod ge was then opene'd in thc Grand Lodge. YISIT1NG ENGLISH LODGES. Second De-g ree Is Grand Lodge to be turned into a delating club : Are , and Bros. Jenkins ainl Hicks were examined, ,' ", ' the F.di. 'or of the " Freemee- ou." and , having proved themselves worthy, were in due course we, its inelependent members, to be made the patient vic- )e::r Sir ::\-\e\ r-ro:her. _ " 1 . raised to tile Sublime I >c Tce of a M.M. The brethren sub- tims of " wire pullers, to be at the mercy of a petty per- I read in vo . r issue of the i. 'th inst. the letter caucus? " I for one trust that Grand Lodge will sequentl y aeljourned to an elegant and .sumptuous banepiet verse " , , of W.M. No. _ -,, Colorado, U. S., also the letter he has at half-past six o' again assert its own dignity, vindicate its own proceedings . clock. , enclosed copied from the Masonic Review, and as I 'The and put a stop, if possible, to this senseless repetition of a you. loyal and Masonic toasts were given from the chair at the time that letter refers to was Master of the Gros- by the W.M., and worn out a vain an unprofitabl e question. It has been , in responding to the toast of his health, , , venor Lodge (pie'suming, of course, be means October, he said : As usual brethren , on these happy occasions pointed out in yourpaperoverandoverngain — indeed, till we: , , you 1S70), I consider it my duty to take up the matter, and say have been getoel enough to reininel me of those great duties are all sick of the very word " ritual"—that the majority which most positively that nothing of the kind occurred. During I have undertaken to perfo rm , anel to thank our Bro. supported Bro. James Stevens in December, iS pj, did so in my year of office we had one or two applications for admit- Crouch , P.M., for proposing my health in such flattering forgetfulness of thc Grand Lodge proceedings in 1S70. Had and in each case they wen: able known then that the resolution of 1S1 .1 b;:d tance from strangers, terms, and you all , brethren , for the very hearty manner it it been clearl y been (thoug h some rather imperfectly) to prove their proficiency h uses carried after no discussion worth y of the name, and that in always p you to receive the toast , is one of the most and admitted. I myself am :i very great advocate for visiting leasant of those duties. Our barque March and June , 1S70 , the Grantl Lodge' refused deliber- p , which you may con- other lod ges , as I think it conduces very much to good sider was thorough' overhauled and ately to appoint any stir h committee- ' put in orde'i* two years , 1' rei . Stevens motion fellowshi good working, as it is onl by imitating would have been rejected. p and y since, is now in the course of her second voyage, and , so what we see praiseworth y in others we can improve , and far , she has enjoyed safety and prosperity, and her qualities without comparing our work with others emulation would have been well teste el. 1 think we' may now look back with * Amongst " tin: excluded " wer- P.ros. \Y. I! . Reach , cease. pleasure on the' hippy time we have spent in her, and it will Prov. G.M. for Hants: Sir M. (Via , P.|.G. Warden ; the I am quite cert::,ii anv fori ig:i brother , ll a. '.e to provi In: no small satisfaction to me to see the happy terminatic n Cox G.C. : T. Fenn D., hims elf worl iv vi- ; li;-g ihe C .. .vonor Lodge, will ahvav of her voy:i-e. 1 cn-ider now Rev. Dr. , P. . P.G. th- acting ' ¦¦ tlie lod ge is firml y cstab- G.1). of ('. of the dnv : •• x-Sherilf I lull,. 11. and many others. be ri-ctiv- '1 with ! '•;.- "-hi han.l ..1" fellow shi p, and . . . I • •ur< b- . '.nd and 0.1 :: wv.- foundation , and I 1-ave it in your ¦ ¦ In the case of P.n.. Sir M. (', >.! a I...; ,!.'.:,.cm Kil-eii 'i.-.be !, _ .. the |!.-o. J. .'.!. Foe :. :• t. - .s ma I, - a mi .take -oii.ev. here hnu.! ;t' : i' . - - ;i a s-o'- sf, nil in - |iciiect iu its parts anel ' since written him a letter ed :i]». logy I' ,irt ' ;c - , ;,ii '. omr '.c-y In v.-hii -h for ti- . - sake of my. eh' I hep- he will rectif y. honourable to the h:;iieier. Lit it be ,i structure where we ri'ceived , but we have not heard o: his fud di p having hail 1 remain , your- truly anil fraternall y, may study tlie Well-known and beautiful principles of the the: good taste to make the- eniendr h"Uoriihle to any one ). J. CANT1.E. Crafl . .111.!, by a constant interchange of our various ideas, of the other brethre n , who were shut out. I.P.M. i~v,7, P.M. i.'ji , e.e, eVc. ami thoug hts ive may improve our mind- , and by our con- stan tly meeting and enjoying each other's society, seek tc menced his observations by stating he hardly knew to whom BATH.—Lodge of Honour (No. 379) .—An emer- promote the social virtues. " 'ihe Initiate " was then he had to thank for his invite, but whenever that brothcr gency meeting was held on Monday, the 24th inst., at eight toasted, who replied in felicitous terms, and thanked the mi ght be he certainly owed him many thanks, and although o'clock p.m. 'There were present Bros. T. Johnston, W.M.; brethren for so cordiall y receiving him as a member of the he could hardly say he was a stranger amongst them , for H. Gore, I.P.M. ; Dr. H. Hopkins, P.M., e_c.; H. C. West Kent Lodg'e. He had wished many years to become there were several brethren of the loelge wiio were very old Hopkins, P.M. and Sec ; J. J. Dutton , P.M., as S.W. ; a Freemason , and at last the happy moment hael arrived, friends of bis, nevertheless, this was his first visit , antl Radway, as J.W.; Gill, as SAX ; Loder, P.M., as J.D.; and, he was epiite sure, he would never regret thc step he should any of them invite jhim again , he was afraid he Timmins, as I.G.; Bi gwood, Tyler; and many ether bre- had that day taken. In responding- to "The Health of thc should come to their call. So far as the cordiality of thren. Visitors," Bro. Allworth had occasion to remark that he reception was concerned , and the able working of The lodge having been opened in the First Degree, a had been a member of the lod ge some years since, when the lod ge, he couiel certainly with pleasure endorse favourable ballot was taken for a joining member. The the " quality " of the lodge was not such as it was now— all that had been said by his brother visitors, anel , Secretary read letters from the other two lodges in Bath, thanks to the energy and interest taken in it by the present although little had been left for him to say, he mi ght not be soliciting help in thc purchase of new furniture, and a de- W.M. ; and he oniy regretted he had not had patience anel thought to bo out of place if he remarked that the whole of putation of four brethren was appointed to confer with a still continued a member, for he had been sa much pleased the members of the lodge, so far as he could judge, were like number from each of those lodges on the subject. Bro. with the manner in which the ceremonies had been con- perfect pieces of Masonic machinery, able anel willing to Dr. Hopkins then took the chair, opened the lodge in the ducted, and the unanimity of the present members, that he undertake any duties assi gned to them, and no doubt the F.C. Degree, examined Bro. Hamilton , a candidate to be almost wished he might be persuaded to re-join the lod ge. W.M was very proud of his officers. He himsel f being a raised , anel , his replies being most satisfactory, dismissed He was Past Master ot two other lodges, and was well able Master of Craft Masonry doubtless found his labours cur- him for preparation. The lodge was then opened in the to express the opinion that he never saw thc ceremonies tailed by having good working members at his call. He Third Degree, Bro. Hamilton was re-admitted, and quali- better worked than he had done that day, and he congratu- trusted that Bro. Wilkinson , whom he had been instru- fied as a M.M. by the acting W.M., who also gave the tra- lated the members of the lod ge on the acquisition of a mental in bringingamongst them that evening, would prove ditionary history and the charge. The working tools were W.M. who they would find a difficulty in replacing. Bros. worthy of the introduction ; for himself he had no doubt of explained by Bro. J. J. Dutton. The lodge was then Beasley, Le Quesne, and Rogers also returned thanks, and it, anel , in conclusion , thanked the W.M. and the brethren brough t down to the First Degree, a vote of thanks w'as assured the brethren of the pleasant evening they had en- for the cordial manner in which the visitors had been re- passed to thc visitors for their presence and help, and the joyed. " The Past Masters," " Treasurer and Secrerary," ceived amongst them. P.M. Walters next proposed Ihe lod ge was closed by the W.M. at ten o'clock p.m. antl " Officers " were then proposed, and, after being duly P.M.'s," which was acknowledged by the brethren, but responded to, the Tyler's toast concluded the most happy there were none present to reply to the toast. He next pro- LIVERPOOL.—Everton Lodge (No. S23).— and enjoyable evening that ever has been recorded in the posed "'The Officers of the Lod ge," ancl in doing so The usual monthl y meeting of this lod ge was held on annals of the West Kent Lodge. found pleasure in complimenting them , more especially Wednesday evening, thc 10th inst., at the Masonic Hall, those who had become Life Governors of the Charities, Hope-street. Bro. 'Thomas Webster, W.M., took the chair, WEST SMITHFIELD LODGE (No. 1623). — Bro. Maltbeiusc for the Girls ' School , he having also repre- and opened the loelge at six o'clock, and amongst those who The regular meeting of this loel ge was held on Thursday, sented the lodge as Steward for the same. Then came gave hint support were Bros. H. Ashvnore, I.P.M. ; T. the 20th inst., at their lodge house, the New Market Hotel , Bro. G. H. Stephens, the I.G., he having also stood Shaw, P.M. ; John Houlden , P.M., P.G.S.; H. M. Moly- the brethren being summoned to meet at five p.m. Present : Steward for the lod ge at thc last festival of the Aged Free- neux , P.M.; J. Boyle, S.W. ; T. H. Careful , J.W.; J. Bros. Howes, W.M. ; VV. Penncfather, S.W. ; W. Malt- masons, and he congratulated that brother on the hand- Beesley, Sec. ; W. J. Lunt, P.M., Treas. ; W. Brassey, J. " house, J.W.; Mc. Butt, S.D.; |. H. Lardner, J.D. ; G. H. some sum of money he carried with him—upwards of £130, S.D. ; J. M. King, J.D. ; R. H. Webster, I.G. ; and Stephens, I.G. ; W. Snow, W.S. ; W. Butt, C.S. ; Adams, and , although but a young Mason , he had been informed W. H. Bal l, 'Tyler. The -members who were present in- P.M. ; Mallett, Sec. ; the lay brethren were C. Smith , that he had more than once worked the Fifteen Sections. cluded Bros. S. Outran), J. G. H assell, Samuel Whalley, R. B. Greenwood, S. Renaut , J. King, A. Silver, C. Corke, He had certainly laid open for himself a bright future in Robt. Cariss, J. Roxburgh, E. Kelley, C. K. King, E. Mor- M. Kelly, T. Butt, W. II. Milton , M'. II. Milton , Roberts, Freemasonry. There was also Bro. T. W. Adams, P.M. of gan, W. S. Sterrey, A. Alley, J. Gage, J. Corson , and Organist. the lod ge, Life Governor of all the Chanties, who had served others. 'I he visitors were Bros. 'I. Boswcll , W.M. 594 ; 'Then there was their Bro. Pennc- '1 he lodge was opened with solemn prayer by the Steward to two of them. P. Larson, P.M. 504 ; T. Evans, W.M. 1075 ; J. VV. W.M., and the minutes of the last regular meeting anel father, S.W., an old P.M., whom he had known for a great Bottomley, I.P.M. 1675 ; R. Fairclough, J.W. 1(175 ; J. lod ge of emergency, were read and confirmed. 'The W.M. number of years as a most able worker in Freemasonry, lie Hughes, 1575 ; Thos. Cowcll , 1740; R. Britton , 1 756 ; S. tor of their lodge of instruction and he called the brethren to order, and opened the lod ge in the was Precep , Buttcrwortli , 1547 ; C. James, 597 (S.C); S. C. Harvey, Degree of F.C. Bros. M. Kelly, W. H. and M. 1L Milton , strongly recommended him to the support of all the brethren , 203 ; and John C Robinson , P.M. 24c). Bros. Corney having studied , and found proficient to be advanced to the for it was only th rough such as himself that younger anel C. K. King were raised to the 'Third Degree, and after- Degree of M.M., were entrusted anel retired. 'The lodge Masons were made perfect for duties connected with lodge wards the sum of four guineas was voted in charity, the was prepared for their reception on their return , and the working. He trusted that Bro. J.D. would be found next W.M , in the name of the brethren , then presented Bro. W.M. ordered their admission, and in solemn prayer in- year Steward for one. of the Charities, for he was well Councillor W. J. Lunt, I.'P.M., 'Treasurer, with a very voked a blessing on them and the brethren assembled , and Icnown as a painstaking Mason ; anel he mentioned these handsome album , containing the portraits of a great num- thc candidates were conducted to the W.M. and received instances as a guide to all those young Masons who wished ber of the brethren of the lodge, as a token of the good from him their equality among Masons, the ceremony to excel in the Craft and bring on themselves renown. He feeling in connection with his recent marriage. 'The album being ably rendered. 'The W.M. then resumed thc lod ge, would not occupy their time any longer, but ask them to bore the following illuminated inscription : " Presented to and the ballot was taken for the following gentlemen, viz., join with him in drinking to the ofiicersof the West Smith- Bro. \\ . J. Lunt on his marriage, by the members of the Mr. R. Parr and Mr. J. Wilkinson , which proved unani- field Lod ge, which was done, and he then proposed " The Tiverton Lod ge of A. F. and A. Masons, No. S24, as a mous, and those gentlemen being present, were duly- 'Treasurer and Secretary," the brethren receiving the same mark of the esteem in which he is held by thc brethren of admitted amongst Freemasons. approvingly, and which, was also responded to Bro. E. his lodge. (Signed) T. Webster, W.M.; H. Ashniore, '*" Masonic business being ended , the lod ge was closed in Mallet , Secretary. 'The toast of The Lav Members " also LP.Mi; T. Shaw, P.M. ; ancl John Moulding, P.M., due form, and the brethren adjourned to banquet, presided followed , to which those brethren individuall y replied , P.G.S. " The presentation was most suitably acknowledged stating- that they were all read for office when it pleased the over by Bro. T. W. Adams, P. M., in the absence of the y by Bro. Lunt , who assured the brethren that the gift would W.M., who was compelled to leave the brethren W.M. to appoint them to dut y. 'The 'Tyler's toast then always be cherished by him as an evidence of their good- , and to - attend the bedside of his son , the D.C. of the lodge, who followed , which brought a pleasurable evening to a conclu- will and esteem. Bro. R. Britton , 175 ., was proposed as a has recently met with a severe accident. 'The brethren ex- sion. Songs and sentiments were interspersed between joining member, and another gentleman for initiation. The pressed their sympathy, and wished a speedy recovery to each toast . 'The musica l arrangements were under the lod ge was afterwards closed, and the brethren adjourned to theirinjuredbrother. The banquet was served in Bro. Butt 's management of Bro. Egbert Roberts, the Organist of the supper. usual excellent style, superintended by himself , and assisted lodge. by Bros. W. and T. Mc. Butt, his sons, both officers of WHITEHAVEN.—Lewis Lod-c (No 872).— the lod ge. The cloth being cleared, the P.M. prcsieling HENRY MUGGERIDGE LODGE (No. 1679). 'The regular monthly meeting of this lod ge was held on rose and proposed " The Queen and the Craft ," and speak- —'The installation meeting of the above lodge was held on Monday evening, the 17th inst., Bro. I¦'. Hodgson, W.M., ing of the excellences of Her Gracious Majesty, summoned Saturday, the 22nd 111st., at the Prince George 'Tavern , in the chair, supported by the following officers and Past the brethren to the toast , they responding heartil y to the Parkholme-road , Dalston , when Bro. Henry Muggeridge, Masters : Bros. VV. Cowman , P.M.; T. Atkinson , P.M., same. "The M.W.G.M., H.R.H. the Prince of Wales," P.M., installed Bro . James Lorkin W.M. for the ensuing P.P.G.D.C; J. S. Braithw.iite, S.W. ; G. Dalrymple, was next to be observed , and after a shower of deserved year, who appointed Bros. Henry John , S.W. ; [as, H. |.W. ; R. Twcntyman, Sec; G. W Smith, S.D. ; J. compliments, the Chairman called on the brethren to Wilkin , J.W. ; William F. Darnell , S.D. ; Alfred Sack, McGill , J.D. ; |. Angus, I.G. ; J. M. Salisbury, Tyler, " fire " H.R.H. well , which, it is needless to say was J.D. ; Edwin Dyer, I.G. ; Henry Leah, Sec; C. F. Brown , P.P.G.T.' ; J. McGowan and S. Blenkhorne , 'Stewards, thoroughly accomplished. "'The Health of the Pro G.M., D.C. Bro . J. B. Striven , the 1 reasurer, was unavoidabl y J. T. Ray, and T. EHwood, The following visitors were also the Right Hon. the Earl of Carnarvon ," was dul y proposed absent. 'The lodge being closed thc brethren , numbering present : Bros. VV. B. Gibson , Provincial Grand Secretary and responded to by the brethren , also that of " The Right between thirty ami forty, adjourned to the Masons ' Hall Cumberland and Westmorland , W. II. Eayson , nej; W. J. Hon . the Earl ot Lathom, the Dep. G.M., and the Past and 'Tavern , Coleman-street, City, and partook of a most Jackson, S.D. IIIJ ; and E. Smith , 310, Union Lodge, Present G.L. Officers," the toast receiving full acknowledg- excellent banquet , after which the gold jewel of the lodge Carlisle. 'The business before the l"dge was to pass Bro. ' ment. The next toast, that of " The Initiates ," with- was presented to Bro. Edward F. Storr, the I. P.M ., who II. Burns to the Second Degree, but he was unavoidabl y out which, as the worthy P.M. observed , Freemasonry during his year of ollice had served as Steward to the three absent. When the W.M. intimated to the brethren that would be very dull , was joyfull y drunk by the brethren. Masonic Clinrities for the second time. Bro. Gib-.on bad kindl y consented to deliver a Lecture on Bros. Parr and Wilkinson , in reply , expressed their plea- the first Tracing Board , this announcement met with a warm sure at being admitted into the Craft , and trusted what they GATESHEAD-ON-TYNE.—Lodge of Industry reception , as the lodge has a full complement of boa rds, had heard and seen would be a lasting impression for the (No. ,|SL—The May regular meeting of this lod ge was but fro m past evidence more for ornament than use. lt is remainder of their lives. Bro. F. Walters, P.P.G.D. Mid- held at No. ,54, Denmark-street , on Monday, the 24th inst. a fact , and.sometimesto be admitted , that P.M.'s, after hav- dlesex, P.M. 7,5, was inducted to the chair, and presided 'The lodge was opened shortl ing- performed certain services 111 the Oriental chair, are for the remainder of the y after seven p.m. by the evening, and 011 rising to propose W.M., Bro. John Wood , assisted by the following officers : rather neglectfu l of the requirements of the junior members the toast of " The Visitors " took the , opportunity of stat- Bros. K. Whitfield , I.P.M.; J. G. Smith , S.W.; E. Lid- of the " M ystic Knot ," and from the very able manner this ing the pleasure and honour he felt , as father and one of dell , J.W.j E. W. Middlemast , Secretary ; R. W. Sisson , lecture was given we do trust that it may be an incentive the founders of the lod ge, to occupy so proud a position as as S.'l). ; |.l.).j for those more closely allied to the lod ge to try and do like- their W.M., /.,-,) J. Alclntvre , R. T. Swallow, I.G. ; A. tern. He went em to say that the West Kh.igg, S.S.; and W. .M. P bus S. wise. A vote of thanks having been accorded to Bro. Gibson , Smithfield Lodge had y , J. grown successfully from infancy to 'There was a numerous muster of members and visitors and " Hearty good wishes " from the visitors, the lodge was maturity, and had all the , ' prospects of a prosperous career. amongst whom were noticed Bros. M. Corbett , P.M.; I). closed in good harmony at nine o clock. He assured thc brethren of the deep interest he always had Sinclair, P.M.: |ohn Mackay, W.M. 424 ; A. C. Coning, and ever would have for thc welfare of the lod ' ge, and he \V. Hro.vii , W. Potts, W. Dalrymple, J. C. S. Lidclell , i-i. LIVERPOOL.—Lodg-e of Israel (No. 1502). — would not detain them longer, but ask them to rise ancl Mitchinson Cook P.M. ' drink "Ihe Health of the , Jos. , 4SI ; T. Dinning, 4S1 ; E. J. Bro. II. Tobias , W.M., presided at the usual monthly Visitors." Bro. J. F. Van Gibbon , I.P.M. ; II. Usher ' Raalte, S.W. 341 , Secretary 541 ; M. E. meeting of this lod ge, held on Monday evening, the 17th 917, rose to respond to the toast, and said it Citetiesido, S.W . and W.M. elect 6; was true, , 107 J. T. 'Taylor, inst., .it the Masonic 1 fo.ll , Hope-street , where he most effi- as the W.M. for the time being observed , he felt I.P.M. 1676; W. Cooper, W.M. W." ' cientl himself almost a member of 1342; Smith , J .W. y gave the Third Degree. There were also present the lodge, for he had been to 1342 ; J. Duckett , S.W. S1; A. Dixon 1626; A. at the meeting Bros. R. Robinson , the lod ge a number of times 4 J. , P.M., P.P.G.R. ; S. , and always felt pleasure in Munro , S.D. 1 -542 ; A. M. Loadcs P.M. Schonstadt. I.P.M.; A. doing- so, as he always . , 24; E. A. Gib- Jones, P.M.; S. J. Hcnochsberg, met the same happy faces and smil- son , 424 ; and \\ . Colquhuun , 424. S.W.; M. Aronsberg, " M. Hart, P.M., ing welcome. There was also another feature J.W.; Treas. ; of attraction , After the minutes of the previous meeting had been con- M. P. Tueski , Sec: M. Baum , S.; W. G. Vcale O.; the working was always good , and , being a , candidate for firmed and si gned , the ballot was taken for Bros. J. 'I'. |. Frank , B. Woolf , S. Simmons, S. Cohen , A. Lyons, P. the chair in his own lod ge, he felt to neglect an " invitation Corking and J. Allen as subscribing members. Both were Levy, A. Hart , B. Levy, A. Cohen , A. Rabow, |. Lazarus, from them was to lose that which he himself was so much dul y elected. 'The in search of lodge was afterwards opened in the and others. 'The visitors included Bros, the \iev. T. W. , for he must say that no lod ge he visited had Second Degree, when Bros. I'.. Mitchinson iSY) better (working. For and W. Brown Richardson , P.M. i ; S. II. I larvev , 201; II. [ones, himself he: thanked the W.M. for were examined and received the test of merit. 'The associating his name candi- Sec. 1675; J. Lattn , J.W. 24 1 ; P. liall , liy ; R. Car- with the visitors' toast , and the breth- dates then retired , and the lodge was raised to the " ren for so abl y responding 'Third rutliiTs , 1 .550; S. Peacock , 10.55 ; J. Croxton , 1751); to the same, and remarked that Degree, when Bros. Mitchinson and Brown were re-admitted II. Pim , 3(1 (Belfast), and others. he should always be glad for any of them to visit him at his and raised to the own lodge. Bro. T-orss Sublime Degree of M.M. by the W.M., The work was well done, and the banquet which fol- , of the Yarborough Lodge, next who also explained the 'Tracing Board and " lowed responded and the working , thanks largely to the geniality of the W.M. (Bro. , , in the course of some well-selected remarks, tools. 'The lod ge was closed to the First 'Tobias), was as said this was his fi rst visit to Degree ill due enjoyable as could have been desired. It the lodge, for which gratifica- form , when a letter from Bro . I' tion he had to thank Bro. John .iwcett, the retiring should be slated Il1.1t the W.M. some time ago presented Greenwood. 'There were two I , ( . i.M., was read , in response lo the vote of the lod set.; tilings he likeel in connection the members ge with of collars and gauntlets for the prin- with the lod ge, that was to at last regular meeting. After some usual routine cipal officers. say, good working and work good feeding very essenti.il com- liadjieen complete.!, the lodge was closed at nine p.m. panions. He mi ht say also that he g felt very joll y anion , st 'I he brethren retired to the refreshment room and spent RUI. them , and hoped this would not be the last T Ol'J-On-TRENT. — Carnarvon Lodge invite he should .1 happy and harmonious evening together. Tin's being the (No. A meeting of this lodge was held on Friday, have. He thanked the W.M. for the toast to ' 17.VJ). those visitin ," sixty-firs t anniversary of II.M. the Oueen '.. birthday; the M the: 21st , at ihe Masonic Rooms Church Grcsley. '' ant for t,,e hearty response of the brethren. ' jiy , •r \V)¦< ", ' i Bro. brethren sang the " National Anthem " after the toast of 1 here were present the following' brethren :—-Bros. R. i • Wtldast, Crystal Palace Lodge, also replied , and com- "The Queen." Howe, VV.M.; 'Thomas Hallidav, S.W. ; Walter S. Allen , J.W. ; R. Tongue, Chap. ; T. A. Cochin , Treas. , John Thc Wcalcl of Kent Lodge, No. 1S54, will be LODGES OF I NSTRUCTION . Hassall, 'Sec. ; John Hamilton , J.D. ; Alfred Elcy, I.G. ; consecrated , and the W.M. designate installed at the Union Waterloo, Earl of Chatham, Thomas-st., Woolwich W. A. Musson, Stewd. : Frederick Whitmor. , Tyler ; National Schools, Tentcrden , on Thursday, the 3rd day of Kent , Duke of York, Borough-rd., Southwark, 7-30. William Carrick Crofts, P.P.C.W . Leicester ancl Rutland, June next , at one o'clock p.m . 'The ceremonies of con- Egyptian , Hercules Tav., Leadenhall-st., 7.30. P.M.; Edwin Faulkner, P.M.; W. F. Cooper, Thomas secration and installation will be performed by VV. Bro. the Fidelity, Yorkshire Grey, London-st., W.C., at S- Knight, and John D. Wragg. The following visitors were Rev. T hos. Robinson , MA., P.M. SK and 709, P.P.S.G.W. Finsbury, Jol l y Anglers' 'Tav., Bath-st., City-rd. " " ' l? or) Eburv 12 also present:— Bros . W. Walters, S.W. 353 ; W. ^ tIi , Kent , and P.P.G. Chap. Cambridge, deputed thereto by , , Ponsonbv-st., Millbank , at S. W .M. 153 ; J. Martin , P.M. 624 ; W. l-f. Bailey, W.M. the R.W. Prov. G.M., assisted by \V. Bro. James Smith Highgate, Bull anel Gate, Kentish-town, at S. 024 ; George Douglas, S.W. 624 ; James Cooper, P.M. Easte.s, D.P.G.M., and the Provincial Grand Officers of 'The Great City, M.H., Masons' Avenue. " 473 ; W. G. Line, J.W. 624 ; W. "Gothard , P.M. O24 ; Kent. 'The installation banquet will take place at thc 'Town High Cross, Coach & Horses, Hi gh-reh , Tottenham. W. Johnson , S.W. 353 ; George Dewes. W.M . 779; W. Hall, Tentcrden , at 3.30. Bro. Wm. Dawes, P.M. and Salisbury, Union Tav., Air-st., Regent-st., at S. S. Ellis, P.M. 432 ; and Alfred Lewin , J.W. 779. Sec. 341, acting I.P.M. 1S42 , P.P.G.R. Sussex, is the Southern Star, Crown Hot., Blackfriars-rd., at S. This was thc third anniversary of this prosperous lodge, W.M. designate. Great Northern , Berwick Arms, Berncrs-st., Oxford-st. when Bro. Thomas Halliday, S.W ., was duly installed into Rose, \Y'aimer Castle Hot., Peckham-rd., at S. the chair of King Solomon by Bro. R. Howe, thc retiring Crusaders, St. John 's Gate, Clerkenwell , at 9. Master. The working was all that could be desired , and a METROPOLITAN MASONIC MEETINGS Prince Frederick William Chapter, St. John 's Wood. W.M.'s chair, presented to the lodge by United Mariners, 'Three Cranes Tav., Mile End-rd., at S. Bro. P.M. For thc Week ending Friday, June 4, 1SS0. W.Carnck Crofts, was duly appreciated antl much admired. Vitruvian , White: Hart, Belvcderc-rd., Lambeth, at S. Panmure, Balham Hot., Balham , The brethren adjourned to the Boot Inn for the banquet, SATURDAY, MAY 20. 7.30. after which the W.M. proved himself an expert Royal Oak, Lecture Hall, High-st., Deptford, at S. in managing Lodge iCiSG, Paxton , Crystal Palace, Sydenham. the Fourth Degree business Capper, Three Crowns, North Woolwich, at 7. , making capital speeches, and 1 , Orpheus, F.M.H. calling ,, 700 Marquis of Ripon , Pembury Tav., Amliurst-rd.,Hackney, to his aid tohistory, geogra phy, and poetry, who Chap. 1 Mid Surrey, Surrey M.H.. Camberwell. 7.30. were subservient^ his will and evidentl 044, Royal Albert, White Hart Hot., Abchurch-lan e, at 7.30. , y handmaids of LODGES OF I NSTRUCTION. long service, lt was Victoria Park, 'The Two Brewers, Stratford, at S. , altogether, a most successful and Manchester, London-st., Fitzroy-sq., at S. prosperous gathering, 17, West Middlesex , Feathers Hot., Ealing, at 7.30. and augurs well for the future pros- Star, Marquis of Granby, elew Cross-rd., at 7. pect of the lodge. North London Chap. Jolly Farmers, Southgate-rd.,N.,at S. Percy, Jolly Farmers, South gate-rd., N., at S. St. Michael's, Moorgate Station Restaurant, at S. Eccleston , King's Head, Ebury Brid ge, Pimlico. FRIDAY, JUNE 4. Sphinx , Stirling Castle, Camberwell. Lodge 70G, Florence Nightingale, M.IL, Woolwich. •fHasonfc aittJ (_. tmrrai .Kinwrs Alexandra Palace , Masonic Club, Loughborough, at 7.30. ,, Star, Ship Hot., Greenwich. MONDAY, MAY 31. '275, „ 1409, Marquis of Ripon , 90, Balls Pond-rd., N. Bro. Burrows of Camborne, Cornwall, lias suc- House Com. R.M. Benevolent Institution , at 3. ,, 1 71(1, All Saints, Town Hall, Poplar. ceeded in photographing, by the instantaneous process, a Lodge 1G15, Bayard Golden-sq., W. , 33, ,, 1815, Penge, 'Thicket Hot., Ancrley. series of views of the Masonic ceremony at Truro. They are don (Without), Holborn Viaduct Hot. ,, 1745 , Farring Chap. 10, Westminster and Keystone, F.M.H. very successful, ancl include a number of portraits. We Chap. i . S Albion Tav., Aldersgate-st. , Joppa, _ ,, 250, Prince of Wales, Willis's Rooms, St. James's. refer our readers to an advertisement in another column. Red Cross Constantine, Premier, Freemasons' 'Tav. Mark 223, West Smithfield , New Market Hot., 'King-st. LODGES of I NSTRUCTION. A Coi.versa_ ion_too!< place on Wednesday at thc K.T. 134, Blundel , Freemasons' 'Tav., Gt. Oueen-st. Lily, Greyhound, Richmond, at 7. Royal Horticultural Society's Conservatory, South Kensing- LODGES OF I NSTRUCTION. London Masonic Club 101 , Oueen Victori a-st., E.C, at G. ton. A concert was given, ancl thc ga rdens and fountains , Robert Burns, Union 'Tav., Air-st., Regent-st., at S. Wellington, White Swan Hot., Hi h-st., Deptford, S to 10. were illuminated by coloured fires, and thc western ejuaclrant g Belgrave, Harp 'Tav., Jermyn-st., W.,"at S. St. Gun Hot., Wapping, S to 10. arcade by the electric light. # John , Unions Emulation (for" M._ I.'s), F.M.H., at Prince Leopold Milford'Tav., Sandiiiigham-rd.,Dalston,7.30. 7. Tlie foundation stone of a new Masonic Hall , Temperance, Victoria 'Tav., Victoria-rd., Deptford, at S. Tav., Fenchinoh-st. Station , at was laid at Wakefield on Wednesday last. Sincerity, Railway 7. Metropolitan (Victoria), Portugal Hot., Fleet-st., at 7. Camden , High-st., Camden 'Town , at . . Mr. Jolin Curwen, tlie ori inator of the Tonic- 174, St . Marylebone, British Stores 'Tav., St. John 's Wood. g Tredega r Royal Hot., Mile End-rd., at 8. Sol Fa system land , Westbourne, Lord's Hot., St. John 's Wood, at S. in Eng , died on Wednesday ni ght hist at St. 's Union Union 'Tav., Air-st., Regent-st., at S. James , United Pilgrims, S.M.H., C.imbcrwell New-rd., Heaton House, near Manchester, alter an iihiess of onl y 'Tav., Lower-rd., Rotherhithe at 8 7.30. Perfect Ashlar, Victoria , St. James's, Gregorian Arms Jamaica-rd., S.E., at S. five days' duration. He was on a visit to some friends at Church-rd., at S , Upper Norwood , White Hart Hot., . Duke of Edinburgh Silver Lion, lar Heaton House. Am ierst-rd., Hackney, 8 , Penny-fields, Pop , at 7. Marquis of Ri pon , Pembury Tav., Doric, Whitechapti-rd.. at 8. The Princess oAWales,thc ("Iranc! Dukeof Hcssc, Cambria 'Tav., Loug hboroug h June, at 79, Loughborough , 7.3a Burgoyne, 'The Red Cap, Camden Town , N.W., at S. and Prince Louis of Battenburgjhonourecl thc Gaiety 'Theatre H de Park 'The Westbourne, 1 , Craven-rd., at S. y , St. Luke's, White Hart, King's-rd., Chelsea, 7.30. with their presence on Wednesday last. West Smithfield. New Market Hot., West Smithfield. Chigwell, Prince's Hall , Buckhurst-hill , at S. Princess Christian ancl the J)ucliess of Connautihf Forest-hill Hot., forest-hill, at West Kent, 7.30. Royal Standard, The Alwyne Castle St. Paul's-rd., N.,at8. were at the Prince of Wales' 'Tav., Roval Hill Greenwich , at , s Theatre on Wednesday St. George's, Globe , 7. Raneiagh, Six Bells, Hamniersmith-rd., at S. last. Globe-rd.', Mile End-rd., at 8. Doric Chapter, 24., Finsbury Park , Earl Russell, lslcdon-rd., Holloway, at S. R. Hot., High-st., Putney, S till 10 Bro. U.. Knell , of 11, Jewin-crescnt, has patented Royal Commemoration , William Preston , Feathers Tav., U p.George-st.,Edgware-rd. 'Tav., Mile End. a useful invention , in which he claims to have solved the British Oak Bank of Friendshi p Earl of Carnarvon , Mitre Hot., Golbornc-rd., Notting-hill. difficulty connected with the eleaning of windows and Eastern Slai , Royal Hot., Mile End-rd., 7.30. Stability, Guildhall Tav., Gresham-st., from 6 to S. Lower 'Tottenham at S. ventilation. The press speaks hi ghly of its value. I ligh Cross, Coach and Horses, , P) thagorcan Chapter Portland Hot.,London-st.,Grecn\vic_. ' Camberwell New-rd. . The Bedford Chapter, No, 1 was consecrated St. Mark's, S.M.I I., St. George's, Globe 'Tav., Greenwich, at S. 557, Albion Hall London Wall , at 8. at Freemasons' Hall on Thursday last. A full report of John Hervey, , Royal Alfred, Star and Garter, Kcw Bri dge, at 7.30. Park 1 .imsollArms, St. 'Thomas-rd., N., atS the proceedings will appear in our next. New Finsbury , Wandsworth, Star and Garter Hot., Wandsworth, at Kilburn South Molton Hot., South Molton-st., \V., at 7. Mr. Charles 1 .cade's successful version of , 7.30 Clapton , White Hart Tav., Clapton, at 7.30. Strong Man, George Hot., Australian Avenue, Barbican , S " I Assommoir," with the Princess's Company, who have - TUESDAY, JUNE 1. made it famous has been transferred to the boards of the , Colonial Board at great National Standard Theatre in Shoreditch. , 4. MASONIC MEETINGS IN WEST LANCASHIRE Grand Mark Lodge, and Anniversary Festival , Freemasons AND CHESHIRE. A state Ball tool< place at Buckinoliam Palace 'Tav., at 5. on Tuesday night last. For the Week ending Saturday, Junes, lS3o. Lod ge 171, Amity , Shi p Hot., Greenwich. MONDAY, MAY' 31. Tlie Prince of Wales will shortly open the ex- l s' Friends in Council , Golden-sq. >> -' 3> 33, Lodge S Light M.R., Warrington. tensive docks, station , and hotel , which arc in course of LODGES OF I NSTRUCTION . 14 , , ' TUESDAY, 1. construction at Hol yhead by the London unci North Wes- Pil gri m F.M.H., 1st and last Tues. JUNE , Lodge G St. M.IL, Liverpool. tern Railway. Metropolitan Moorgatc-st. Station Restaurant, at 7.30. 73, John , , Furness, M.T., Ulvcrstone. At a mcctingf of tlie Council of tlie J .oval Nava l Yarboroug h , Green Dragon , Stepney, at 7. >, 9,5> ,, 14711, Black pool , Clifton Hot., Blackpool . School held at New-cross on 'Tuesday, Domatic, Surrey M.H., Camberwell New-rd., at 7.30. , it was decided to Chap. 203, St. John of Jerusalem , M.IL, Liverpool . ascertain the number of children of officers of ward-room Faith, 2, Westminster Chambers, Victoria-st ., S.W ., at 8. Mark. it , Joppa , M.R., Birkenhead. Prince Fredk. Win., Lord's Hot., St. John 's Wood, at 7. rank left fatherless by the loss of the At.ilanta, with a view 1G1 , Walton , Skelmersdale 1L Liverpool . Prosperity, Hercules 'Tav., Leadenhall-st., at 7.30. ,, , to receiving the sons on such terms as the circumstances in Merchants L. of L, M.H., Liverpool . each case migh t render necessary. Dalhousie, 'The Sisters''Tav., Pownall-rd., Dalston , E., 7.30 WEDNESDA Y, JUNE 2. Florence Ni ghtingale, M.H., William-st., Woolwich , 7.30 Ihe 82nd anniversary festival of the Royal Lod ge 1013, Victoria , M.IL , Liverpool . Constitutional Bedford Hot., Southampton Bdgs., at 7. Masonic Institution for Boys will take place at thc Crystal , Lindsav, M.IL , Wigan. Israel, Rising Sun 'Tav.. Globe-rd. !> ' ....Si Palace on Thursday, July 1st , 1S . 0, the Ri ght Hon . the j, 1 Marquis of Lome, M.R., Lei h. Wandsworth Star and Garter Hot., Wandsworth , at 7. .3.54, g Earl of Lathom , R.W. Deputy Grand Master, Provincial , ,, 1 G20 Marlboroug h , Derby Hot., Liverpool. Royal Arthur, Prince's Head , York-rd., Battersea , at S. , Grand Master of West Lancashire in the chair. 'The Chap. G De Grey and Ri pon , M.IL , Liverpool . ^ Beaeontree, Red Lion , Leytonstone at 8. 135 , second meeting of the Board of Stewards will be held at . poii L. of 1., 80, N. Hill-street Liverpool. Excelsior Commercial Dock 'Tav., Rotherhithe, at 8. De Grey and Ri , Freemasons' Hall , on Monday , May 31st, at five o'clock in , Uownshire L. of I., M.IL, Liverpool. St. John of Wapping, Gun Hot., High-st., \V appmg, at,. the afternoon. 'THURSDAY, JUNE 3. Islington Moorgate Station Restaurant , at 7. The Haberdasher's Company, at their last court , , Lodge Mariners, M.IL , Liverpool. * Leopold , Gregorian Anns, Jamaica-rd., Bermondsey, at S 249, made a special grant Ball, Bethnal Grcen-rd., at S.30. ,, 045, Humphrey Clietham, F.M.H., Manchester. W. H. Marston , W.M. 55, J.W.; and Bro. H . G. Gush, La Tolerance, 2 , Maddox-st., W. at S.45. ,, G7S, Earl Ellcsmere, Church Hot., Kersley. I.G. 1541, P.M. Peckham, Maismore Arms, Park-rd., Peckham, at S. „ 992, St. Thomas, Griffin Hot., Little Broughton. FIRST LECTURE. Finsbury Park , Alwyne Castle, St. Paul's-rd., N. Chap. 369, Limestone Rock, M.M., Clitheroe. xst Section Bro. Brocklehurst, S62. Southwark, Southwark Park Tav., Southwark Park, at S. Mark 36, Furness, Hartington Hot., Barrow-in-Furness. 2nd „ „ Collinson , SO2. Dukeof Connaught, Ryl. Edwd. Hot., Mare-st., Hackney, S. ,, 161, Walton , Skelmersdale M.H., Kirkdale. 3rd „ ,, Gates, S.D. 1599. United Strength , Hope e_ Anchor, Crowndale-rd., N.W., S. THUDSDAY, JUNE 3. ,, ,, Abell , P.M. Whittington, Red Lion , Poppin 's-court, Fleet-st., at S. Lodge 26G, Naphtali, Navigation Inn, Heywood. 4th 1599. " ¦Jth „ „ Larchin , S.W . 1541 . Royal Jubilee, Si , Long Acre, at S. „ 269, Fidelity, White Bull Hot., Blackburn. _th „ „ 'Tate, S.W. SG2. I.angthorne, Swan Hot., Stratford , at S. ,, 300, Minerva, Pitt and Nelson Hot., Ashton, U.L. 7th ,, ,, Lardner, S.W. 1745. Temperance in the East , Geo. the Fourth , Ida-st., E.,at 7.30. „ 317, Affability, F.M.H., Manchester. S ECOND L ECTURE. Thistle, M.M.M., 'The Harp Tav., at S. ,, if'04, Red Rose of Lancaster, Starliics /Vrms. Hot., 1st Section Bro. McCulloch , 1 .1541. Eleanor, Trocadcro Hot., I.iverpool-st., Edmonton. Padiliam. 2nd ,, „ Marston , P.M. 1599, W.M. 55. Zetland, King's Arms Hot., High-st., Kensington , at S. Chap. 34S, St. John , Bull's Mead Inn , Bolton. 3rd ,, ...... „ Fox, J.D. 201. Merchant Navy, Silver 'Tav., Burdett-rd., Lime house, 7.30. „ 3G1 , Rectitude, Corporation Inn , Ardwick. 4th „ , Gush , J. D. 1741. Creaton, Prince Albert 'Tav., Portobeilo-ter.,Notting-hill, 8. Mark 20, Faith , Spread Eagle Inn , Rochdale. Sth „ Pate, I .G. 1540. THURSDAY , JUNE 3. FRIDAY, JUN E 4. T IIIUD L ECTURE. Lodge 10, Westminster and Keystone, F.M.H. Lodge 44, Fricnship, F.M.H., Manchester. 1st Section Bro. Hallam, W.M. 1349. ,, 742 , Crystal Palace, Crystal Palace. „ 219, Prudence, M.IL , Tormordcn. 2nd , „ Long, P.M. 435. ,, 1155, Excelsior, Sydney Arms, Lewisham-rd. SATURDAY , JUNE s- 3rd , „ Hyde, 1314. „ 117S, Perfect Ashlar, Bridge House Hot, Lodge 143S, Truth , M.R., Conservative Club, Newton Wm,. Long, P.M. 435, Preceptor and I Jon. Sec. Mark 107, Studholme, 33, Golden-sq., W. Heath.