from over-enthusiasm. There was a tendency in some quarters to EXTENSION OF FREEMASONRY. carry the Order outside its sphere, and to interfere as a body with the individual freedom and conviction of the Brethren. Free- LAST week we had the pleasure of referring to an masonry was as a secret society only exempted from fche ordinary important step taken by the Province of West York- law regarding secret societies because it did nofc interfere with shire in the work of extending the scope of Masonic Charity, anything outside itself. Masonry did not claim to interfere with any person 's civil or religious life. Ifc did nofc claim to interfere this week our paper gives many evidences that the progress with a man's moral life—it hoped to make its members better of Freemasonry is not confined to the particular item of men , better citizens, and it embraced precepts which are common Charity alone, bufc rather that the present appears to be a to every religion of civilised time. Iu conclusion , the D.P.G.M. addressed further words of time of general advancement and prosperity in Masonic sage advice specially to the Masters and Wardens of the new matters, despite the fierce attack recently made upon us Lod ge, whose names, he remarked , would be handed down to by the devotees of the Eomish Church, although, as we have posterity on the Warrant of that Lodge as its Founders. Might the Great Architect of the Universe be pleased to bless the already urged in our columns, we should by no means be Lodge and so keep it that it mighfc be an honour and a credit to surprised to find that the onslaught of our fanatic opponents Freemasonry, and a godly example to all around it. has much to do with the present activity displayed in our The consecration of the Lodge was then proceeded with in due form. midst, as it has probably acted as an incentive to Brethren Afterwards the Provincial Grand Lodge was closed, and the to double their efforts in the good cause, and show by actual installation of Bro. James Wilicocks as the first Worshipful results how base and uncalled for is the criticism of our Master of the new Lodge vvas proceeded with by the Deputy Prov. G rand Master. Popish opponents. The W.M. afterwards invested his Officers as follow : Bros. John Cole P.P.G.D.C. as I.P.M., Charies Barrett S.W., H. S. Johnson J.W., Charles Hoare Treasurer, W. Chaffe Secretary, J. F. Bowerman S.D., J. W. Warren J.D., John Hoare D.C, F. TRINITY LODGE W. A. Tolchard Organist, G. Arscott I.G., W. Eogers and P. Jackson Stewards, and W. Paul Tyler. SPECIAL meeting of the Provincial Grand Lod ge of Afterwards there was a banquet at the Town Hall, at which A Devonshire was held by the Hon. Sir Stafford Northcote, the W.M. presided . Bart., C.B., M.P., at Buckfastleigh, on ' Tuesday, 13th inst., Sir Stafford Northcote replied for the toasfc of the Grand for the purpose of the Consecration of a new Lodge, to be Lodge Officers , and concluded by proposing the health of the called the Trinity, No. 2595. W.M. He said he heartily and sincerely wished thafc new Lodge The Prov.G.M. opened the Lodge in due form , and the a long and prosperous career. They could not have made a Provincial Grand Secretary then read the Warrant from the Most better choice than they had in their present W.M. There Worshipful the Grand Master of England. Afterwards an seemed to be a spirit in Buckfastleigh which would make that oration on the subject of Masonry was delivered by the Deputy Lodge a credit to the county and a worthy gain to the rank of P.G.Master Bro. G. C. Davie P.A.G.D.C. England. Freemasonry. The Deputy Provincial Grand Master said although this The W.M . returned thanks. He spoke of the need of the Order was so prosperous and so numerous the Consecration of a new Lod ge, and said he believed they had a set of Officers to new Lodge was still a somewhat rare occurrence. They were start with who would be a credit to any Lodge. about to plant a branch of the Order iu a place where it had not The S.W. gave the health of the Installing Master, and Bro. hitherto existed , and he should draw attention to certain points Davie, who was most cordially received , further enforced some which he thought well worthy of consideration by those of the advice he gave in his oration in Lodge.— " Western Brethren who were fche Founders of fche Lodge. He urged them Morning News." first nofc to be in too great a hurry to increase fcheir numbers. Ifc ¦was not the quantity of the members of a Lodge which made its strength, but their quality. It should be remembered that all persons were not fit and proper persons to be made Masons. NEW TEMPLE. In the Middle Ages the Order was composed of operative Masons, but at an early period persons not operativel y engaged in ra^HE foundation-stone of the Masonic Temple, which is about Masonry were admitted as speculative Masons, and from that i to be built by the Golden Thistle, Star of the Band , and time there were two Orders—operative and speculative. It Johannesburg Lodges in Plein Street, Johannesburg, opposite the might fairly be assumed thafc those admitted to the speculative Union Football ground , will be laid with much Masonic festivity branch were of higher attainments and education than those of on Thursday, oth November. The plans have been prepared by the operative branch. As, therefore, they were now speculative Brothers A. H. Reid and A. C. B. Williams, aud have been Masons, he thought they had a right to be a little more particular designed wifch a view to provide for the efficient working of all and exclusive. Next, there was a danger of Freemasonry the degrees peculiar to the three Constitutions to which the degenerating into a well-organised charitable society. So great Lodges mentioned belong. Ifc will have a handsome frontage to were its funds, so nobly had Masons responded to calls made Plein Street , and will be a building worthy in every way of the upon them , that there was danger of people joining their Order Craft. The ceremony of laying the foundation will be made an for its material benefits. He did not wish to say anything occasion for an imposing assemblage of Masons of all Con- against people joining benefit societies, but this was not the stitutions of the higher degrees ,, and will probably prove the purpose for which Freemasonry existed. Doubtless their poorer mosfc important function in which tlie Craft has taken part in Brethren were often relieved , but that was done from benevolence Johannesburg. The Grand Masters of the three Provincial and brotherly love, and not because there was any claim on the Grand Lodges in South Africa are to be invited ; and it is prob- funds of the Order. It could not too frequently be stated that able that the whole Masonic Fraternity will march in procession the spirit in wbich to join Freemasonry was simply with the through the town from the old Temple to the site of the new one. wish to be useful to one's fellow creatures, and not in the hope of The building will cost somewhere about £10,000.— " Standard any pecuniary benefit to themselves. There was also a danger and Diggers News." dale, a worth y son of a worthy father ; and fchey welcomed Bro. JUBILEE AT CONGLETON. the Hon. Eeginald Bootle-Wilbraham. He spoke feelingly on WEDNESDAY, 21st inst., was a red letter day amongst this point, for he was a father and a Mason , and many of the Congleton Freemasons, the Jubilee of the Eaton Lodge, Brethren present were the same, and he was sure Lord Lathom No. 533, being celebrated at the Festival of St. John. felt proud that night as he presided over their gathering Freemasonry was first introduced into Congleton in 1724, in supported on each side by a son who was a Mason. They which year a Lodge was constituted and held afc fche Red Lion. always admired the judgment; and fcacfc shown by their Provincial In the " Constitutions " of 1738 , the county Lodges are not Grand Master, and especiall y in the appointment of his Officers. mentioned , but the Calendar for 1736 shows that the Congleton He had been especially struck that day with the fact that every Lodge was then 36; in 1740 its number was 32, while a later appointment as ifc had been announced was received with record says it was 35, and met ab the Angel. Of fche 67 Lodges applause by the Brethren. In the appointment some eleven or then in existence only 15 remain. The Lodge of that day had twelve years ago of Bro. Goodacre Prov.G.Sec. their Provincial an existence of thirty-five years. The nexfc Conglefcon Lodge Gran d Master had made one of his best appointments. He gave was ths Independent, constituted in 1789, as No. 550. and held them the health of Lord Lathom. at the Black Lion and Swan ; this Lodge became 459 in 1793, Lord Lathom, in reply, suitably thanked the Brethren for and in 1805 it was r*emoved from Congleton to fche White Lion, the way in which they had received fche toast , and Bro. Spencer Lane End, Staffordshire, under fche name of the Independent for his kind remarks. He spoke in highly complimentary words Lodge of the United Pottery. It became 516 at the Union, and of the services of Bro. Goodacre. after an existence of 39 years was erased by Grand Lodge, in 1828. From 1805 to 1846 Congleton was without a Freemason's Lodge, but in the latter year, chiefly owing to the energy of Gibbs Crawfurd Anfcrobus , Esq., of Eaton Hall, and a few of the THE BALLOT . Brethren , a revival took place in the town. A Warrant from the of our worthy contemporaries urges the abolition of the Grand Lodge of England, dated 27th August 1846, was signed ONE secret ballot in Masonic Lodges. , According to its statement by Lord Zetland G.M., Lord Worsley D.G.M., and William H. there are some jurisdictions where each Brother holds his ballot in White G.S., constituting the following Brethren into Lodge No. view of the entire Lodge before depositing it in the box ; and other 777, to be held at fche Golden Lion , Congleton, on the Wednes- jurisdictions where, in voting, , the role of the members present is day nearest the full moon namely :—Bros. John Smith (of called , and each rises in his plate and gives answer at the calling Langley, a prominent and useful member of the Craft in of his name. " Ancl why not ? " says the editor. Macclesfield and the district) as W.M., John Dyer as S.W., " The man who is afraid to tell how he votes in a Masonic Lodge is nofc to go to J.W., Patrick Halfin , Eobert Oliver, Thomas Walworth as Congress or even to a Caucus." According to our thought, this Charles Wilson , and Thomas Hope. A preliminary meeting matter is not a question of courage at all, sanction of the Grand Lod , at the Golden but the proper Masonic was held with the ge usage. The secrecy of the ballot has always been maintained Lion Hotel, on 2nd September 1846, when the following gentle- _ as essential to the best working of the Masonic system , and we can men, in addition to the above, became members of the Lodge, see no cause for a change of practice, because voting in secret may namely, Edward Stocker, Peter Ullivero, John M'Cracken , and seem to imply a want of courage. John Johnson. The first Officers of the Eaton Lodge were Bros.. — " Masonic Advocate." John Smith W.M., John Dyer S.W., Thos. Wallworth J.W., Edward Stocker Treasurer, Patrick Halfin Secretary, Eobert - Oliver S.D., Charles Wilson J.D., Thomas Hope I.G., and John Bro. P. T. Chirgwin was presented hy fche Mount Sinai M'Cracken Tyler. Lodge, Penzance, wifch a set of Provincial regalia on his being And from that time to the present fche Eaton Lodge has appointed Prov.J.G.W. at fche recent P.G.L. of Cornwall. prospered,, the principal inhabitants of the borough passing through its membership. Bro. Samuel Blackshaw, who was on o o o Wednesday of last week installed as W.M., joined the Lodge in A Masonic bazaar was held on Thursday but was such an efficient and esteemed member of the , Friday and 1870 , Saturday of last week, at Greenock , promoted by the local Lodge Craffc that he was installed W.M. in October 1873, serving fche of St. John , No. 175, the aim being to raise no less a sum than office for a second year in 1874. Few men have in the last 26 £4,000, for the purpose of defraying the cost of erecting a new years devoted more assiduous attention to the affairs of the Masonic Temple, the site for which has been secured afc a cost of Craft, and none are more highly respected by the Brethren , as £500. The bazaar was opened by Sir Michael R. Shaw Stewart y the fact that he was chosen as the Jubilee , shown b W.M. For Bart., Past Grand Mabter of Scotland , and was well patronised . many years he has held the office of Secretary to his Lodge, and Tbe .total drawings for tbe three days amounted to fche some years ago the purple was conferred on him by Provincial substantial sum of £2,185 , and this, with the £1,000 in the Grand Lodge. The meeting on Wednesday was worthy of the hands of the Treasurer , , makes a total of £3,185. A great many occasion there being a large attendance of Brethren , the of the articles are still unsold, and it is proposed fco hold a Macclesfield Lodges and the Lodges of the surrounding district supplementary sale and dispose of these. being well represented. At the close of the ceremony a large goblet and two loving cups, subscribed for by the members of Eaton Lodge, were pre- sented to Bro. Samuel Blackshaw W.M., on his completing his 'A SPRIG OF ACACIA. 25th year as a member of the Lodge, 13 years of which he MEMBEES of the Joshua Nunn Lodge were among those has been Secretary, and in commemoration of the Jubilee of the who attended the funeral of the lafce Bro. Griggs, of Lodge. The presentation was made by Bro. Jno. Perry I.P.M. Halstead, whose death occurred a few day s back. The goblet and cups were of solid silver, the goblet being the pattern of an old Irish charger. THE death occurred on the 16fch inst., at his residence, Bro. Blackshaw having been duly installed he invested his 21 Frederick Street, Sunderland, of Bro. Ealph Punshon Officers. an ardent Freemason , connected with the Phoenix Lodge, After Lodge the banquet was held in the Masonic Hall, No. 94. under the presidency of the newly-installed W.M. The toasts, which were interspersed with songs THE funeral of the late Bro. Josiah Vann Amos, Luton , took , were of the lace in the presence of a large usual character.— Macclesfield Courier." p crowd of the friends of the " deceased , among whom were representatives of the Chiltern Lodge, Dunstable, and St. John the Baptist Instruction Lodge of which he was a member. WEST LANCASHIRE ONE of the niosfc popular Officers in the . Union Steamship Company's service—Bro. Capt. E. T. Jones—died on the the banquet following the recent meeting of this Provincial AT 11th inst., at Southampton. Our deceased Brother waa Grand Lod ge, held at Warrington , Bro. the Rev. T. initiated many years back, in the Peace and Harmony Lodge, at Barton Spencer P.G.C. England proposed the health of Lord Southampton , and was also a member of a Lodge at Capetown. Lathom , which was received wifch immense applause. He said that he could nofc speak of Lord Lathom as he would wish to do, inquiry was held on Friday of last week, with reference seeing that he was present, but he was his beau ideal of a great AN to the death of Bro. Arthur Frederick Scholding, of West English nobleman . They al ways bad pleasure in meeting each Kensington , who bad shot himself the previous Tuesday. In year at the Provincial Grand Lodge, and when it was over they the course of the evidence it was stated the trouble that had led. looked forward to the next meeting. They did this for several to the occurrence was the fact thafc deceased was Secretary of reasons, but one great reason was this, that they would have his Masonic Lodge, to which he owed upwards of £60 he should Lord Lathom to preside over them. They had been much have handed over. The jury returned a verdict of " Suicide gratified this year to see his two sons present. Lord Skelmers- whilst of unsound mind:" occupied by Bro. Colonel Le Gendre N. Starkie his Deputy. The MARK MASONRY . first business of the meeting was to elecfc a Provincial Grand Treasurer. Bro. Harry Bannister, was unanimously elected to the position for the year, on the proposition of the Eev. T. DEVONSHIRE. Barton Spencer P.G. Chaplain England. Several notices of at meeting of the Province was held motion were brought forward, but only one was .carried. This rr^HE annual the was one voting 15 guineas to be paid from the Prov. Grand 1 . Freemasons' Hall, Plymouth, on the 14th insfc., under the Mark Lodge funds to the East Lancashire S vincial Grand Master fche Ei ht Hon. Sir ystematic Institu- presidency of the Pro g tion, and 15 guineas fco the West Lancashire Alpass Institution. C.B., M.P., who was supported by Bro. Stafford Northcote, The following Officers were invested to officiate daring the Major Sfcrode-Lowe D.P.G.M., and many others. ensuing year : . The Secretary Bro. H. Stocker reported that he had received communication from the Grand Secretary , stating that the Bro. G. A. Harradan - Senior Warden a . Joseph Pollard - - - - Juuior Warden- .. '-.' M.W.G.M. the Prince of Wales had been pleased to re-appoint John Fletcher - - - - Master Overseer Sir Stafford Northcote Provincial Grand Master for Devonshire Robt. Owen - - - - Senior Overseer for a period of three years. Eli Brooks - - - - - Junior Overseer Grand Master thanked the Brethren for the Rev. 0. C. Bluett ...- Chaplain The Provincial H. Bannister - - - - Treasurer confidence they had shown in him, and assured them that it John Chadwick - - . - .. ^ - . • Secretary would always afford him the greatest satisfaction to do all in his J. M. Veal - - - . .. - - Senior Deacon power to promote the interests of Mark Masonry generally. Walter Connard - - - - . Junior Deacon The Secretary's report showed a slight decrease in the Thos. Roberts - Inspector of Works H. F. Murphy ....Director of Ceremonies number of Brethren in the Province, . which he attributed to a J, H. Carter - - - - Deputy Dir. of Cers. stricter enforcement of the rules of the Order. Abraham Pemberton - ' - - Sword Bearer In moving the adoption of the report, the P.G.M. referred James Nuttall - - - - Standard Bearer " in appreciative terms fco the excellent work done by Bro . Stocker Robt. Migley - - - - Organist Wm. Goodacre - - - - Assist. Secretary during the ten years he had held the office of Provincial Grand Wm. Jones - - - - - Inner Guard Secretary. T. Hogg ------j been adopted , the Treasurer s J. Morrow - - - - . The Secretary 's report having ¦ - Stewaa -, showed that after paying expenses there was • J. E. Dunn - - - - - ^s report was read and G. Oakey - a balance of £35 15s 7d to the credit of Provincial Grand Lodge. J. J. Hankin - - - - Tyler. The Committee of General Purposes reported that they had voted £15 15s to the Mark Benevolent Fund, and £5 5s fco each of After the business had beeu concluded , the Brethren the three Devon Masonic charities. adjourned to the Bull Hotel Assembly Eoom, where an excellent Bro. Dunsterville, of Lodge 70, was elected Prov. Grand banquet was provided by Mrs. Williams, in her best style. Bro. Treasurer, on the proposition of Bro. F. Westlake. Bros. J. B. W. E. M. Tomlinson, M.P., presided.—" Preston Herald." Gover and J. E. Lord were elected auditors. Bros. J. Lane. J. Stocker , J. B. Gover and J. Couch were elected on the Committee of General Purposes for the ensuing year. On the proposition of Bro. H. Stocker, seconded by fche LINCOLNSHIRE. Deputy Prov.Grand Master, a resolution was passed congratu- npHE Earl of Yarborough Provincial Master presided at the lating the P.G.M. on the fact that he had since the last Provincial 1 annual Grand Lodge, held at Horncastle, on Thursday, Grand Lodge been appointed by the Prince of Wales to be 8th inst. He was supported by Bro. Charles Scorer Deputy Provincial Grand Master for Devonshire in Craft Masonry. Prov.G.M., Bro. J. Sutcliffe Past Provincial Grand Master, and. In reply, the Prov. Grand Master said he was sure he should others. find the insight which he had obtained into the work of Prov. Bro. W. W. Smith was re-elected Treasurer, Bro. Lancaster Grand Master, while occupying thafc position in Mark Masonry, to Tyler, and Bros. Mortimer, Dashper, and Eead Auditors. Bros. be of great assistance to him in the new office for which he had Dashper, Liversedge, Norfolk, and Stainforfch were appointed the been selected. He hoped all the branches of Masonry would Committee of General Purposes. The Officers were invested for prosper in the Province, and thanked the Brethren for the the year. support they had always given him. On the proposition of the P.G.M., the Master and Brethren of the Temple Lodge were heartily thanked for the admirable arrangements they had made for the meeting of tbe Provincial SOMERSET Grand Lodge. ' nnHE annual Proviucial Grand Lodge was held on Thursday, The Prov. Grand Master appointed and invested the following I 22nd inst., afc Keynsham, afc fche local headquarters, fche Brethren as Officers for the ensuing year *.—. Lamb and Lark Hotel, under the presidency of the P.G.M. Bro. Bro. G. Strode-Lowe - - - - Deputy E. C. Else, who was supported by the D.P.G.M . Colonel Long. F. B. Westlake ....Senior Warden The following Officers were appointed for the year :— J. Taylor - - - - - Junior Warden Bros. A. J. Grey - Senior Warden J. Jarman - - - - - Master Overseer H. Humpries - - - - Junior Warden J. Allingham - - - - Senior Overseer S. J. Lewis ----- Master Overseer S. Daniel - - - - - Junior Overseer ... W. E. Perrett - - - - Senior Overseer Rev. M. Browne - Chaplain O. W. Wiltshire - - - - Junior Overseer 0. F. Dunsterville - - - - Treasurer Rev. Thomas - - - - Chaplain S. Wallis ----- Registrar- Radway - - - - Treasurer Ed Stocker - - - - - Secretary R. Knight - - - - - Registrar of Marks H. W. Mayne - - - Senior Deacon T. F. Elworthy - - - Secretary J. Good ----- Junior Deacon F. E. Pearse - Senior Deacon J. Harvey ----- Inspector of Works Hitehings Davies - Junior Deacon J. Cull - - - - - Director of Ceremonies A. W. Moore - - - - Inspector of Works J. Williams - - - - - Assist. Dir. of Oers. E. Fuller ----- Director of Ceremonies J. Davidson - - - - Sword Bearer T. Bampfield - Sword Bearer J. liuget - ---- Organist T. G. Coggan - - - - Standard Bearer H. Broom - - - - - Assistant Secretary R. H. Shrapnell - Organist W. Hooper - - - - - Inner Guard T. Colenufc - - - - - Inner Guard W. Sweet - - - - - ) A. Holborn - - - - - I OJ. „ J„ G. H. Clark - - - - > Stewards T. J. Jefferies ....} Stewards B. Littleton - ¦ ¦ - - - ) A. G. Salter - - .- Tyler. J. Gidley - - - ¦ ' - - Tyler. Afc the banquet which followed, fche Provincial Grand Master was supported by the newly-appointed Provincial Officers and a large number of Past Provincial Officers and Brethren. The An interesting portrait group has been presented to the usual toasts were given.—" Western Morning News." Lion Lodge, No. 312, Whitby, of Bros. John Stephenson P.M., S. Eeed P.M., J. N. Lawson P.M., and Thomas Smailes, to commemorate the attainment of their Jubilee in the Craft. There are other three Brethren surviving who are jubilee Masons, says LANCASHIRE the " Darlington Echo," and who were also initiated in the Lion Wednesday, 14th inst., the annual meeting of the Pro- Lodge respectively in 1838 , 1839, and 1840, making seven in ON vincial Grand Lodge was held at the Guild Hall, Preston. all. Additional interest is given to the circumstance from the The Eight Hon. the Earl of Lathom Prov.G.M.M. was unable to fact that the Lion Lodge celebrates its centenary nexfc year, attend, owing to a command from the Queen to attend the when the Provincial Graud Lodge for the North and East funeral of the late Archbishop of Canterbury, and fche chair was Eidings will meet in Whitby. The minutes of the Provincial meeting held at Crewe on the EOYAL AROH. 20th November 1895 were read and confirmed. The Chapters in the Province were well represented. The minute books were all —: o:— examined by the Prov. Grand Scribe E. prior to the meeting, and SUPREME GRAND CHAPTER. signed by the Grand Superintendent, who expressed his satisfaction with fche progress that was taking place in Eoyal QUAETEELY CONVOCATION of the Supreme Grand Arch Masonry in Cheshire. A new Chapter is expected to be A Chapter will be held at Freemasons' Hall, London, on added to the number already established, a petition for a new Wednesday next, 4th November, at six o'clock in the evening. warrant being in formation to request Supreme Grand Chapter in BUSINESS. . London to consecrate a Chapter in connection with the Minerva The Minutes of the lasfc Quarterly Convocation to be read for Lodge, held at fche Masonic Hall, Birkenhead. confirmation . The report of Committee appointed lasfc year to visit the THE REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF GENERAL PURPOSES. Chapters was approved , and a re-appointment of Committee To the Supreme Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of England. for tbe same purpose for the ensuing year took place. New Provincial Grand Chapter b The Committee of General Purposes beg to report that they have ye-laws were presented and adopted , examined the Accounts from the 15th July to the 20th October 1896, both a copy being presented to each Chapter and to every Provincial nclusive, which they find to be as follows :— Grand Officer. To Balance, Grand Chapter - - - - £1,246 4 10 The Prov.G.Treasurer Comp. C. Vickers, of Crewe, read the „ „ Unappropriated Account - - 206 7 8 annual statement of his accounts, they having been audited by „ Subsequent Receipts ' - - - - - 356 18 5 Comp. George Ibeson, of Macclesfield , and Comp. T. H. Annetfc , £1,809 10 11 of Euncorn. The finances were stated to be in a satisfactory By Disbursements during the Quarter - 489 7 4 " ' condition. Twenty guineas had been voted to the E.M.I, for „ Balance ------1,102 3 11 all other dues had been paid " „ „ Unappropriated Account - - 217 19 8 Boys, , there being at the present — £1,809 10 11 time a balance of over £40 to the good at the batik. which Balances are in the Bank of England, Law Courts Branch. The Grand Superintendent spoke of the beauties and The Committee have likewise to report that they have received the advantages of a thorough acquaintance of the sublime degree of following Petitions i — Eoyal Arch Masonry. Those who were appointed Provincial 1st. From Companions John Gordon as Z., John Harold Milton as H., Grand Officers could be relied on, he believed, to assist in James Pinder as J., and eight others for a Chapter to be attached to the maintaining and further increasing the prosperity which he St. John at Hackney Lodge, No. 2511, to be called the " St. John at Hackney hoped would continue in the Province. He thanked the members Chapter," and to meet at the Old Town Hall, Hackney, London . for their presence in such large numbers, and alluded to the - 2nd. From Companions Frederick A. Bowles as Z., Walter Hailes as H., ' excellent accommodation provided by the Officers of the Sfcamford Charles W. Garraway as J., and seven others for a Chapter to be attached to Chapter for fcheir comfort. .the Mount Everest Lodge, No. 2439, to be called " The Mount Everest Chapter," and .to meet at the Masonic Hall, Darjeeling, in the District of The following were appointed and invested Provincial Grand Bengal. Officers for the year 1896-7 : 3rd. From Companions Augustus Frederick Lay as Z., Henry Burton Comp. John Armstrong - - - - H. Chamberlain as H., Edward James Anning as J., and ten others for a James Cookson - ...J. Chapter to be attached to the Earl of Zetland Lodge, No. 1364 , to be called Richard Newhouse - - - Scribe- E. " The Earl of Zetland Chapter;" - and to meet at the Guildhall Tavern , John Fraser - - - - Scribe N. Gresham Street. London. T. H. Annetfc - r . - - Principal Sojourner 4th. From Companions The Earl of Porfcarlington as Z., Capt. George Dr. Charles Brewer - - - Assistant Sojourner Hewen as H., Lieut. Robert Andrew Marshall as J., and fifteen others for a F. H. Tait , - and Assistant Sojourner Chapter to be attached to the Military Lodge, No. 2621, to be called " The H. Lowndes - -- . - - Registrar Military Chapter," and to meet at the New Trocadero , Piccadilly; London. Joel Fowden -• -; - - Treasurer W; I. Thompson - . ~ . , -. Sword Bearer 5th. From Companions Rev. William Morris as Z., William Calder W. H. Pugh - - - - *) Aiken as H., John Wetherston as J., and six others for a Chapter to be Wm. Peers - - - ¦ - - C Standard Bearers attached to the Tyrian Lodge, No. 1628; to be called " The Tyrian Chapter," W. Ai Doherty - " . - - S and to meet at the Masonic Hall, Bundaberg, Queensland. Andrew- H. Baird - - -. : - Director of Ceremonies 6th. From Companions W. Trevor. Parkins as Z., James Daniel Murray Robert Robinson -, . - - -; -. , . Wm. Barns - ,; as H., John Hackett as J., and seven others for a Chapter to be attached to : r _- - -¦ , j. Assistant Dirs. of Cers. the St. Augustine's Lodge, No. 1941, to be called "The St. Augustine's Thomas Wood -' - . - ' ) Chapter," and to meet at the Shrewsbury Arms Hotel, Rugeley, in the J. Stanley Derbyshire - . ia -._ Organist county of Stafford. John Furg'uson - - - ~ -r. Assistant Scribe E.- ..- A. Huxley - -,¦ ' , The foregoing Petitions being regular the Committee recommend that -.- - r -: Janitor. - the prayers thereof be respectively granted. > Before:- the Chapter was closed,- Companion E. Barton P.Z.,- The Committee have likewise received Memorials, with extracts of of Heaton Chapel, proposed that the following resolution ' be Minutes, for permission to remove the following Chapters :— entered on the minutes of Provincial Grand Chapter :—" That " The Cray Valley Chapter," No. 2147, from the Institute, St. Mary the Companions of this Provincial Grand Chapter of Eoyal Arch Cray, to the Crown Hotel, Chislehurst.. Masons of Cheshire desire to offer their hearty congratulations " The Addiscombe Chapter," No. 1556, from the Masonic Hall, High to the Grand Superintendent the Hon. Alan de Tatton Egerton , Street, to the Public Hall, Croydon. M.P., on his safe return home after the serious risks and dangers " The Punjab Chapter, No. 782, to meet at Meean Meer, and at Lahore, recently experienced in Africa." The resolution was seconded alternately or as occasion may arise. by J. H. Stewart, of Compstall, and carried with acclamation. . The Committee being satisfied with the reasonableness of the requests, The Grand Superintendent confessed he was taken by recommend that the removal of these Chapters be sanctioned. surprise, and gracefully thanked the proposer and all the A mpmorial with particulars has also been received from the Companions Companions for their kindness and solicitude on his behalf. of the Fortitude Chapter, No. 279, Leicester, praying for a Charter authorising a Centenary Jewel. This Memorial being in form Afterwards the Provincial Grand Chapter was closed, in due them to wear , and the ¦ Chapter having proved an uninterrupted existence of 100 years, the f orm. - Committee recommend that the prayer thereof be granted. The banquet was held in the Town Hall, the Grand (Signed) GEORGE D. HARRIS, Superintendent presiding, w-hen the usual Loyal and Arch toasts President. were honoured. Comp. J. Stanley Derbyshire had charge of Freemasons' Hall, London, W.C, the musical arrangements, and was ably assisted by Comp. 21st October 1896. Lewis, Baird, and others.—" Stockport Echo."

CHESHIRE. TRUTH CHAPTER , No. 1458. THE first regular meeting of this Chapter was held at the Mosley Hotel, THE Provincial Grand Chapter held its annual convocation Manchester, on Thursday, the 22nd insfc., Companion Buckley Carr Z. at the. Town Hall, Altrincham , on Saturday afternoon , Five exaltations had been announced bn the- summons, and three of the when there was a good attendance of Companions belonging to candidates put in an appearance. These were Bros. John Joseph-Dean,: Thomas Pollitt Cooper ,-and William Dewhurst, all of the Truth Lodge, No; the various Chapters in the Province, as also some visiting 1458, the ceremonies being undertaken by Companion Carr, who performed Companions from the adjoining Provinces of East and West them in the satisfactory manner which is usual with him. Lancashire. They assembled at three o'clock under the banner of Supper followed, which was m turn succeeded by the social board, a very the Stamford Chapter, which was opened in due form, when a pleasant evening being spent. The undermentioned visitors were present, procession was formed of Provincial Grand Officers viz., Comps. Thos. Hy. Hall 249 P.Z. 581; J. M. Williams 935 P.G.S., and , who Wm. B. Midgley H. 1055. - , -.. conducted the Hon. Alan de Tatton Egerton , M.P., Grand Superintendent , into the Chapter Eoom, which had been tastefully decorated for the occasion. The roll of Provincial Officers was called , and mostly all Lyric—The management of this popular house are looking forward - to' the celebration of the anniversary of " The Sign of the Cross,," which will answered ; some few being absent sent messages of apology . occur on ith January next. and symbols, The Anti-Masonic Conference was a strange jumble of anti- maps, ornaments, constituted a very curious and interesting exhibition, open at Trent during the sitting of everything, especially anfci-Semifcism. The development of was attributed to fche Hebrews, who are hated by the Congress. Among fche exhibits was a crucifix , adapted as a Ereeinasonry sheath for a poniard , which was shown at one of the general those who attended the Congress still more even than Masons. anti-Semitic Priest of Vienna, Father Deckert, meetings. The nadir of infamy was reached in the so-called The notorious Palladisfc Formulary, wifch a series of emblematical desi argued that anti-Semitism was the most efficacious weapon gns counteract fche pernicious effects of Freemasonry, stamped on thick yellow paper. Some of these do not admit of with which to and all are horribl he declared was entirel y in the hands of the Jews. Of description , y blasphemous. The Cross which reversed is opposed to the triangle as symbols respectivel course, in so far as Freemasonry is founded upon the principles y of , it has much in common with Judaism , darkness and light, as declared by fche motto, " Post tenebras lux." of Universal Brotherhood , Jews are attracted to it in large numbers ; more A Host transfixed by a dagger beside a chalice overturned and and therefore its sacred contents, are among especially as so much of its Eitual is taken from the Hebrew spilling the other designs, which testif y to the spirit which inspires the doings of the sect, Scriptures. But it is a mistake to suppose—as Father Deckerfc declared—that Jews are the leading spirits of the Order. As a when its guiding principles are pushed to their ultimate conclusions.— Tablet." fact, in Germany and Holland, some Lodges exclude Jews from " membership. The provision that only professing Christians were admitted as members of the German Grand Lodge " the Three Whether or not the Anti-Masonic Congress, recently held Globes " was brought prominently under the attention of the at Trent, has had any tangible result, its discussions have, at Grand Lodge of England , the first occasion having been fifty all events, been read at Colinar, in Alsace. There, it appears, years ago by the late Henry Faudel. Beyond the " Eoyal a Mason was ordered to go to a hotel and repair a room in Arch ," Jews are debarred, owing to the Christological character which a Lodge of Freemasons met. " Never," he exclaimed of the Eifcual , from joining any of the " higher degrees," such as to his employer ; " I will never work in a place where the devil fche Order of the Temple and Malta, the Great Priory, the holds his sittings."—" Globe." Order of Knights of Eome and the Bed Cross of Constantine, Holy Sepulchre aud St. John's, &c. This may account for the few Jewish Masons, comparatively, that have attained very " The Daily Chronicle " gives Eeuter's telegram stating high rank in the Craft. But in the rank and file of ordinary that at the meeting on the, 21st inst., of the National Catholic Lodges, Jewish members fi gure prominently. It will be Congress, which is being held at Eheims, mention was made of remembered that there are several Lodges which have been fche recent Anti-Masonic Congress, and several ecclesiastics formed under special Jewish auspices, such as the Joppa, recommended that the faithful should perform eucharistic ' Tranquillity, Montefiore and Samson Lodges in London , and devotions and works of reparation to give them strength in similar Lodges in Birmingham, Liverpool and Glasgow. In the the combat against Freemasonry. United States, the Jewish Order " B'nei Berith " and its offshoots , satisfy much of the feeling which prompt Jews to band themselves with Freemasons in promoting " Brotherly The Oliver Arms, Westbourne Terrace North, Harrow Love, Eelief and Truth." So far as they are secret, these Eoad , the home of the Westbourne Lodge of Instruction, changed societies are an anachronism, and in that respect they differ hands recently, the new proprietor being Bro. Thomas H. Jones, unfavourably form Jewish observances, which are fully and of the Fidelity Lodge, No. 101, Sydney, N.S.W. We add our minutely described in printed books. —" Jewish Chronicle." good wishes to the many already showered upon him in his new home, and hope he will enjoy the continued patronage of fche Lodge of Instruction just mentioned, as well as of his Brother It is amazing how widely the queer illusion of fche last two Masons generally. Popes about the " Satanical " character of the Freemasons is accepted by the devout peasantry on the Continent. A cor- respondent has sent us the last number of the " Freiburger Zeifcung, " a clericalist journal of the Swiss Canton of Freiburg, which is printed at " The Catholic Printing-press," and published with the high " approbation " of the Swiss episcopate. Ifc records a case of sacrilege in the village Church of Vuisternens, on the GAIETY RESTAURANT, night of 29th September. The windows were broken open, the font was indecently desecrated, and the Sacred hosts were STIEo A-It-TID. removed from the tabernacle on the altar. As nothing of any material value was stolen, the editor actually concludes that " this frightful sacrilege must have been a deed of the LUNCHEONS Freemasons." The local Freemasons have solemnly denied the charge, and every sober man imagines the outrage to have been (HOT and COLD)—At Popular Prices, in BUFFET and perpetrated by some silly or drunken youths. But those who have had their eyes opened by the " revelations " at the late EESTAUEANT (on 1st floor). Also Chops, Steaks, Joints, Anti-Freemason Congress in Trent can call attention to the date Entrees, &c, in the GEILL EOOM. of the sacrilege. It was done on 29th September, that is to say on the festival of Sfc. Michael and All Angels. Now every illuminated Eonian Catholic in the Canton is aware that this is AFTERNOON TEA— also one of the greatest days in the " Satantic Calendar." It is a holiday of the Devil and all his angels. Ifc was on the same Consisting of Tea or Coffee , Cut Bread and Butter, Jaro, day, 29th September 1896 , that a wicked young woman, who is the destined progenitor of Antichrist, was carried from Europe to a Cake, Pastry, ad lib, at 1/- per head ; served from 4 till 6 in " Freemason's hotel in Jerusalem," in order that she might then EE STAUEANT (1st floor). and there give birth to " the grandmother of Antichrist." If anybody should doubt this important fact in the history of the modern world, let him study " the revelations " which were made DINNERS IN RESTAURANT— afc the Trent Anti-Freemason Congress. We may breathe a little more freely when we are assured that it was not Antichrist From 5*30 till 9 at Fixed Prices (3/6 and 5/-) and a la Carte. himself who was born in Jerusalem on Michaelmas Day this year, but only his grandmother. It is a pledge thab our generation is In this room the Viennese Band performs from 6 till 8 safe from the apparition of the Apocalyptic monster in the midst. After us the deluge ! And as it is our grandchildren or great- Smoking after 7*45. grandchildren, and not ourselves, who will have to swim or sink when the flood comes, there is no such immediate need to provide an ark, as the Prophet Baxter supposes.—'* Echo." AMERICAN BAR.

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To the Editor of the FREEMASON'S CHRONICLE. COMMEBCIAL * PRINTING DEAR SIR AND BROTHER ,—The way in which Catholic writers single out IN GOOD STYLE AND AT REASONABLE PRICES. cases for their purpose is, to use a Yankee expression , " a caution to snakes," and well exemplified in the letter you quote from "The Tablet." -I remember the statement in the " Freemason," because at bhe time accepting it cum salts myself, I thought it an exaggerated expression conveying more Fleet Steam Printing Works, than was actually meant. Well, all is Masonic fish that comes to the BULWER ROAD, NEW BARNET. Catholic net just now, and this little minnow has not escaped. As an editorial slip it is hardly worth notice, hut the principle deduced from, the Fifth Year of Publication. statement, and to which Mr. L. Fouquet calls attention, is. He may calm his fears. . ¦ I suspect that gentleman is well aware that in English courts of Justice " THE MINSTREL." " double doses ' cannot be dealt out in any such manner. He will pardon S.XPENCE. &"#?.': &*"& the suspicion when I point out the reason for it, viz. : that he himself gives Has already published over 600 Portraits of the only possible way in which a second penalty is sometimes imposed , MASONS POETS, MUSICIANS. that is, for contempt of court. This of course is a separate offence, and the , second penalty I should say rarely, if ever, equals the first, and even if it did, can hardly be correctly styled " a double dose." I believe not more than a year ago an English Judge did, in a Masonic " THE MINSTKEL " AGENCY speech , give expression to the feeling that if in his official capacity a criminal Provides the BEST ENTEETAINMBlfTS for Dinners in appeared before him who, in the expectation of leniency, made it known London and in the Country. that he was a Mason , the fact would in his (the judge's) eyes aggravate rather than mitigate the original offence. It was an outspoken statement called forth, if I recollect rightly, by the remark of a previous speaker, and Terms lower than any other Agency. as it was very properly given with an explanation, I credited th^at Address :—The Manager of "The Minstrel," 115 Fleet Street, London distinguished Brother with doing loyal servive to che Craffc , because there is no limit to men 's expectations, be they Masons or Catholic priests. Both I believe are at times unreasonable, and overlook their obligations very strangely. I could disprove the fallacy of Masonic influences held by Anti-Masons from my own personal experience, but vilifiers have little respect for facts against themselves ; besides, they can find bones to pick without my aid. Yours fraternally, . BOREAS. . . ISHSS -S^J-ZZCT '^ i^^ ^^^ p^ ^ a SATUBDAY, 31ST OCTOBER 1896. ENGLISH FREEMASONRY. THE following letters have appeared in recent issues of the Some time since I noted a proposal on fche part of some of " Tablet." the most influential supporters of the Eoyal Masonic Institution SIB,—Writing on " Dr. Bataille and Freemasonry " Father Benedict for Boys to establish a scholarship fund for the provision of Zimmerman, in his letter to last week's " Tablet ," says : " It has been higher education for deserving boys after they had finished their frequently urged that English Masonry is less objectionable than Masonry school career in the Institution. The effort has met with in Catholic countries. While admitting this as a fact I think it worth success, and on Friday ifc will be reported to a meeting while to point out that nowhere in the whole world does a person of the become a Mason save by the Baptism of Fire, the first of the Satanic subscribers to be held at Freemasons' Hall , that just over sacraments." £1,600 has been raised , with which operations can be When at Cambridge I became a Mason. Being only nineteen my commenced. Trustees, governors, and officers of the fund will admission into the Masonic fraternity was by " dispensation " from Grand be appointed , and regulations for the scholarship drawn up at Lodge. I went into it most earnestly and thoroughly. I became a Master, that and attended Lodge regularly. Assuredly I, and many more undergraduates gathering, aud it will be proposed that tbe first scholarship with me, were initiated without any such ceremony as the " Baptism of shall be of the value of £35, for one year, with the possibility of Fire " or any ceremony at all like it. renewal for a second or third year ; but satisfactory evidence will The Master of the Lodge, in my time, was a High Church clergyman, have to be produced that the possession of such an exhibition brother of the Dr. Ward of Oxford, subsequently editor of " The Dublin is necessary Review." He was an enthusiastic and most learned Mason ; he was also to the student, and will conduce to his benefit in the an excellent clergyman, and saw in his Masonic position , at all events at that career he has chosen.—" Birmingham Daily Post." time, nothing incompatible with his ecclesiastical status as an Anglican. Such an initiation as a " Baptism of Fire " would have been revolting to him inflict capital punishment ou those who deserve it, and carries out its and, I em sure, to all of us. Personally I certainly became a Freemason sentence by the public executioner not by the Masonic societies. And then from a religious motive, for it seemed to me, as a Protestant, a grand idea to to call God to witness to such a transaction, to introduce the Holy Scriptures sink all differences and to be able to unite with all men of all nationalities and seal this horri I compact by kissing their sacred pages, is to my mind and of all creeds in one common worship of God. At that time I knew most horrible and repugant to our Christian 'instincts. But, perhaps, the nothing of Catholicism—perhaps I thought I did. As far as my experience whole transaction is only a farce not meant seriously. Granting it to be so, goes it is impossible for a man to become conscientiously a Freemason unless Masonry in England does not escape from this inevitable consequence. If he believes in God. When the Mason reverentially speaks of " The Great this oath be a farce and a travesty of an oath , thon it amounts to a most Architect " he thinks he means The " One God , the Father Almighty, Maker serious breach of the second Commandment : " Thou shalt not take the of Heaven and Earth, and of all things visible and invisible." I speak of name of the Lord thy God in vain." Every Christian knows we are forbid- Englishmen only ; I know nothing whatever of Continental Lodges. I have den to take oaths or vows, or to swear by God without serious and weighty - been informed that English Freemasonry, at the head of which is the Prince reasons. An oath is a sacred thing, God is holiness and truth itself , the of Wales, has cut itself adrift from " The Grand Orient " and from any Bible is His Sacred Written Word. How can English Masonry justif y the foreign Lodges that had so departed from the fundamental principle of light, and frivolous use of all three in a transaction that is but the parody of Masonry as to do away with their profession of faith in " The Supreme a sacred and solemn oath ? Architect," so as to admit Atheists as Brethren. Yours, Albert Pike as though it were a document of ascertained or undisputed appeals for strictly Benevolent purposes. We cordially agreed with the authority. As far as I am aware, it rests on the authority of Signor Margiotta, in his book , Lemmi. sentiment then expressed , and would contend that Masonic scholarships do Your obedient servant, not come within that category. Of course it may, and doubtless will, be C. C. MASSEY. held that the whole scheme is voluntary in character, but against that we 124 Victoria-street, S.W., 17th October. may be allowed to urge that Masons of this colony are generously inclined and many Lodges would respond to such an appeal, not because their funds would afford it, but rather because they allowed their hearts to Sir,—While fully agreeing with your correspondent " F. 0. B. " that guide rather there is not among English Masons any initial ceremony known as the than their heads to reason. There are very many avenues open for the Baptism of Fire, and that many English Masons, from the Prince of Wales exercise of additional charity of the most pressing character. While we downwards, know nothing evil in tbe Craft, I take exception to hirn if he have aged Masons indigent and uncared for, distressed Brethren wandering means to impl that their is nothing in English Freemasonry to shock the y through the colony in search of employment feelings of those who join it. Though there is not, as far as I know, any such , widows and orphans striving ceremony as the Baptism of Fire, there is another which to my mind is far hard to obtain the absolute necessaries of existence, ib is not too much to ask more horrible and profane from whatever standpoint we regard it. that the luxury of scholarships should be held in abeyance till some per- I have in my possession, not a Catholic work written against English manent relief has been founded to meet actual charity as above indicated. Masonry, which might be open to the suspicion of partiality, nor any of the sensational literature of the Diana Vaughan or Leo Taxil type, For ourselves we have for many years advocated the claims of our aged and which is open to dispute as to accuracy, or authenticity ; but I possess one indigent Brethren. In New South Wales a separate and special body, of the Masonic Rituals is use throughout all the English Lodges of Free- designated the " Masonic Benevolent Society of New South Wales," deals masonry. It is entitled " The Manual of Freemasonry " and is full of the entirely with such cases, by the payment of annuities (details of which ceremonial made use of in its various grades. What I call attention to, is we the form of oath taken by those who enter, which is as follows : " I , Mr. Nd ,. submitted in July last). This commends itself to us as the most practical in the presence of the Great Architect of thc Universe and of this warranted, form for any now development of Masonic charity, and if the Grand Master worthy, and worshipful Lodge of free and accepted Masons, regularly will only substitute it for the scholarship scheme, we have some reason to assembled and properly dedicted , of my own free will and accord , do hereby think it will meet with very general approbation. and hereon most solemnly and sincerely swear, that I will always hale, conceal, and never reveal any part or parts, point or points of the secrets and It may not be known that in 1831 a " Wellington District Masonic mysteries of or belonging to free and accepted Masons in Masonry, which Scholarship Fund " was established in that district. Seven scholarships have been , shall now, or hereafter may be communicated to me, unless it be were gi ven, one ol £20, five oi £15, and one ol £10 10s. Five to Boys and two to a true and lawful brother or brothers, and not even to him or them until to Girls. It had to be closed in 1888 , owing to Lodges ceasing their interest after due trial, strict examination or sure information from a well known , brother, that he or they arc worthy of that confidence , or in the body of a and failing to contribute to its support. There is no reason to suppose that just, perfect, and regular Lodge ol accepted Fret-masons. . . . These several a similar fund instituted to-day would not meet with a like fate, as the points I solemnly swear to observe without evasion , equivocation .or mental material conditions remain and will continue unchanged. The funds of reservation of any kind , and under no less a penalty on the violation of any Grand Lodge aro built up by contributions from all daughter Lodges of them than to have my throat cut across, my tongue torn out by the root , and and my body buried in the sand of the sea at low water mark, or a cable's elasticity apart, there are no good and sufficient reasons why any portion of length from tho shore ....so help me God and keep me steadfast in this such funds should be appropriated to the special advantage of those who my great and solemn obligation of an entered apprentice Freemason." He may be favored by residential location in one of the chief centres of the oath by kissing the Bible. While taking the oath then seals his , this colony. Masonic Ritual states that thc candidate, having had all his money-metal taken from him, has his right arm , left breast and left knee bare, the right New Zealand undoubtedly offers greater educational advantages than heel sli pshod, is blindfolded , has a hempen noose round his neck, and a any other country in the world, hence Lodges should not be burdened to pointed towards his naked breast, and is kneeling. sword provide higher education to a few, who in the majority of cases could Now, from tho proceeding oath whicb I have faithfully copied from the Masonic Ritual, I infer that this initial ceremony among English Masons ia acquire it themselves without extraneous assistance by the exercise most horrible and profane. In the first place no man is allowed to swear to moderate self-denial.—"New Zealand Craftsman." keep secrets that he as yet knows nothing about, as to whether they be moral or otherwise , and much less is he allowed to swear such fealty to a society that, in se, has no divine or human right to exact an oath or vow from him. What right, forsooth , has Freemasonry, I would like to know, to EXTRACT FROM A LECTURE ON "FOODS," BY DB. ANDREW WILSON.— such a transaction ? A gain , taking the oath in itself and the awful penalties " The consumption of cocoa happily increases year by year. I say ' happily ,' to which the person taking it subjects himself if unfaithful , I cannot see how because, as tea and coffee are not foods, while cocoa is a true food , any English Freemasonry can escape from the following dilemma ; either the increase in the national nutrition means an increase in the national oat h is meant seriously or it is not. If the first then , besides what I have prosperity. Winter, besides, is close upon us, and I advise those who a re said , I consider it far from moral to place oneself in the power of any society susceptible to colds to lortily themselves against chill by attention to t heir of men aud allow them , in case of my violating an oath , to cut my throat or food. The easiest way of effecting this end for many is to substitute ccc c drown me, or in any other way to commit murder. Only tho State can (Epps's being the most nutritious) for tea and coffee." 226 Benevolence, Littleboro' 2224 Fairfield , Long Eaton 1379 Marquess of Ripon, Darlington NEXT WEEK. 252 Harmonic, Dudley 2330 St. Lawrence, Pudsey 1384 Equity, Widnes 265 Royal Yorkshire, Keighley 2334 Jersey, Bicester 1473 Bootle, Bootle Further particulars as to place of meeting " of tho undermentioned Lodges ax-e given 315 Royal York, Brighton 2368 Alan, Alderley Edge 1500 Walpole, Norwich . in the .Freemasons' Calendar and Pocket 340 Alfred, Oxford 2382 Loyal Hay, Hay 1504 Red Rose of Lanc'ster, Padih un Book- (published by Grand Lodge, for the 364 Cambrian, Neath 2391 Orde-Powlett, Middlesborough 1513 Friendly, Barnsley benefit o£ the Charity Fund). 393 St. David, Berwick 2453 Duke of York, Cardiff 1557 Albert Edward, Hexham 421 Loyal of Industry, S'thmo'.t on 2464 Longsight, Longsight 1565 Earl of Chester, Lvmm 457 Loyal Monmouth, Monmouth 2495 Goodacre, Bootle 1639 Watling St., Stony Stratford Monday. 493 Royal Lebanon, Gloucester 2556 Glyn Ebbw, Ebbw Vale 1770 Vale of White Horse, Faringdon , Liskeard 2560 Earl of Lathom 12 Fort & O. C'land, Ship & Turtle 510 St. Martin , Bury 1829 Burrell , Brighton 25 Robert Burns, Freemasons'-hall 558 Temple, Folkestone 1874 Lechmere V'l'nt'r, Balsall H'th 72 Royal Jubilee, Anderton's 660 Camalodunum, New Malton Thursday. 1899 Wellesley, Sandhurst " 673 St. John, Liverpool 2043 Kendrick, Reading 144 St. Luke, Anderton's 27 Egyptian, Anderton s Freemasons' Tavern 685 Northumberland, N'castle-on-T. ' 2169 Osborne, East Cowes 188 Joppa , 45 Strong Man, Guildhall Tav. 256 Union, Freemasons'-hall 702 Sherborne, Stroud 2321 Acacia. Bradford ' 734 Londesborough, Bridlington - 192 Lion & Lamb, Cannon St. Hotel 2342 Easterford, Kelvedon 1319 Asaph, Freemasons -hall 227 Ionic, Criterion , Criterion 794 Warden, Sutton Coldfield 2350 Corinthian, Hindley 1321 Emblematic 231 St. Andrew, Freemasons'-hall 1625 Tredegar , London Tavern 804 Carnarvon, Havant 2386 Clarence, Chester 847 Fortesque, Honiton 538 La Tolerance, Freemasons'-hall 2496 Wirral, Birkenhead 1669 Royal Leopold, Camberwell 822 Victoria Rifles Freemasons' 1731 Oholmeley, Cafe Royal 948 St. Barnabas, Linslade , -hallI 960 Bute, Cardiff 1288 Finsbury Park, Highbuiy 1924 Wickham, Brockley 1351 St. Clement Danes Holb'n R' Friday. 1996 Priory of Acton, Acton 974 Pentalpha, Bradford , st. rtrtu Ti ~~ TT1.,„..,. *-~« 1383 Friends in C'ncil 2098 Harlesden Harlesden 995 Furness, Ulverston , 33, G'den Sq. 90 St. John, Albion , 1425 Hyde Park, Paddington 2535 Fellowship, Frascati 1002 Skiddaw, Cockermouth 554 Yarborough, Fenchurch Street 1072 Aberystwith, Aberystwith 1445 Prince Leopold , Aldgate 1627 Royal Kensington, F'masons'-h. 53 Royal Sussex, Bath 1096 Lord Warden, W'almer 1672 Mornington, Holborn Via. H'tl. 2467 Pickwick, Anderton's 107 Philanthropic, Lynn 1134 Newall, Manchester 1707 Eleanor, Great Eastern Hotel 2488 Fccontric, Criterion 113 Unanimity, Preston 1197 Nyanza, llminster 1724 Kaisar-i-Hind, Cafe Roval 2511 St. J ohn at Hackney, Hackney 119 Sun, Sq. & Compass, Whiteh'v'n 1790 Old England 1222 Saint Kew, Weston-super-Mare , Thornton Heath Manchester 135 Perpetual Friendship, B'watei 1963 Duke of Albany, Camberwell 44 Friendship, 1244 Marwood, Redcar 242 St. George, Doncaster 154 Unanimity, Wakefield 1282 Ancholme, Brigg 2291 West Ham Abbey, Stratford 156 Harmony, Plymouth 2411 Clarence & Avondale ' 306 Alfred, Leeds 1336 Square & Compasses, Wrexham , L'yt'nst n Durham 199 Peace and Harmony, Dover 'ster. , 2550 Piccadilly, Piccadill 375 Lambton, 1367 Beaminster Manor. Beam y 521 Truth, Huddersfield 251 Loyal, Barnstaple 1488 St. Eleth, Almwch 24 Newcastle O.T., Newcastle 328 St. John, Torquay 574 Loy. Berkshire Hope, Newbury 1509 Madoc, Portmadoc 31 United Industrious, Canterbury 601 St. J ohn, Wellington, Salop 331 Phoenix Ho. & Prudence, Truro 1619 Sackville. East Grinstead 38 Union, Chichester 338 Vitruvian, Ross 698 Ryde, Ryde 1726 Gordon , Bognor 41 Royal Cumberland, Bath 709 Invicta of Ashford, Ashford 353 Royal Sussex, Winshill 1780 Albert Edward, Southampton 110 Loyal C'brian Merth 395 Guy, Leamington , yr-Tydvil 751 Eastnor, Ledbury 1785 St. Petroc, Padstow 114 British Union Ipswich 422 Yarborough, Gainsboro' , 837 De Grey and Ripon, Ripon 1807 Loyal Wye, Builth 123 Lennox, Rictunond, Yorks 428 Sincerity, Northwich Frodsham 936 Adair, Aldeburgh 1908 Cholmondeley, 195 Hengist, Bournemouth 1009 Shakspere, Manchester 431 St. George, N. Shields 1970 Hadrian, South Shields 219 Prudence, Todmorden 441 Three Grand Princi les C'b'dge 1230 Barnard, Barnard Castle p , 2129 Dorothy Vernon, Bakewell 249 Mariner, Liverpool 478 Churchill, Oxford , Stratford-on-Avn 1295 Gooch, New Swindon. 2133 Swan of Avon 254 Trinity, Coventry 1375 Architect, Chorlton-cum-Hardy 482 St. James, Handsworth 2136 St. Michael, Bishops Stortford 266 Naphtali, Heywood 1405 Southwell, Nottingham . 622 St. Cuthberga, Wimborne 2260 Ridley, Newcastle-on-Tyne 269 Fidelity, Blackburn 694 Oakley, Basingstoke 1561 Morecambe, Morecambe 2290 Fairfield , Fairfield 289 Fidelity, . Leeds Bradford .839 Rl. Gloucestershire, Gloucester .vood Bur ford 1648 Prince of Wales, 2414 Wych , 294 Constitutional, Beverley 1664 Gosforth Gosforth 850 St. Oswald, Ashbourne thill Ampthill , 2490 Amp , 295 Combermere Union, Macclesfield 1754 Windsor, Penarth , 928 Friendship, Petersfield 300 Minerva, Ashton-under-L 959 Prince of Wales, Ipswich yne 1838 Tudor Rifle V'nt'rs., WVh'pton Wednesday. 305 Apollo, Beccles 1993 Wolseley, Manchester 977 Fowey, Fowey 309 Harmony, Fareham 1045 Stamford, Altrincham Grand Chapter, at 6. 2433 Minerva, Birkenhead 317 Affability, Manchester 2491 White Rose of York, Sheffield 1050 Gundolph, Rochester 511 Zetland Anderton's , 360 Pomfret, Northampton 2569 St. Trillo, Colwyn Bay 1051 Rowley, Lancaster 1298 Royal Standard, Highbury 362 Doric, Grantham 1071 Zetland, Saltash 1306 St. John, Guildhall Tavern 419 St. Peter 1077 Wilton Blackley , Wolverhampton , 1491 Athenaeum, Criterion 446 Benevolent, Wells Saturday. 1124 St. Oswald, Oswestry 1585 Royal Commemoration, Holborn 462 Bank Terrace 142 St. Thomas, Ship and Turtle 1180 Forward Birmingham , Acerington , 1610 Northern Bar, Cafe Royal 509 Tees, Stockton 1572 Carnarvon, Albion 1211 Goderich, Leeds 1687 Rothesay, Frascati 531 St. Helen 1928 Gallery, Anderton s 1239 Wentworth, Sheffield , Hartlepool ' 2484 Seoond Mid. Artillery, F.M.H. 539 St. Matthew, Walsall 2182 Sterndale Bennett, Camberwell , 1254 Semper Fidelis, Exeter ' 74 Athol, Birmingham 633 Yarborough , Manchester 1362 Royal Albert Edward, Redhill . 1264 -Neptune, Liverpool Bristol , 94 Phoenix,- Sunderland . 637 Portland, Stoke-upon-Trent 1388 Canynges, 1399 Marlborough Woodstock Manchester ".. 1434 Nottinghamshire, Nottingham 137 Amity, Poole 703 Clifton, Blackpool 1458 Truth, 1466 Hova Fcclesia, Brighton 1452 St. Margaret, Lowestoft 159 Brunswick, East Stonehouse 803 St. Andrew, Biggleswade 164 Perseverance, Sidmouth 856 . Restormel, Lostwithiel 1494 Felix, Hampton Court 1573O.W I V Carodoc\JWX uuuv , SwanseaU " "^ . . 168 Mariner, Guernsey 913 Pattison, Plumstead 1550 Prudence, Plymouth 1954 Molesworth, Wadebridge Feltham 2039 Londonderry, Sunderland 279 St. John, Leicester 976 Roval Clarence, Bruton 1567 Elliot, Chingford , 2163 Jersey, Southall 282 Bedford, Tavistock 1012 Prince of Wales, Bury 2077 Epping, ¦ Bushey , ; 2166 Cotchele. Calstock 287 Unanimity, Stockport 1231 Savile, Elland 2323 Bushey Hall, , 2240 Arrow Kington vsso298 narmonyHarmonv., nucuudicRochdale 1284 Brent, Topsham 2493 Vale of Eden, Applebv : , Bristol Bexley Heath 2497 Garville, Wallsend-on-Tyne 326 Moira of Honour, 1304 Olive Union, Horncastle 2499 North Kent, 2520 P. of Wales, Newcastle-on-Tyne 327 St. John, Wigton 1324 Okeover, Ripley 2541 St. Andrew, Avonmouth 406 N'thern Counties, N'castls-on-T. 2525 Thurston, Coniston Dorchester 2533 Fitzwilliam Peterborough 417 Faith & Unanimity, , Ramsgate 2586 St. Nicholas, Scarborough 429 Royal Navy, 471 Silurian, Newport, Mon. Ludlow Tuesday. 611 Marches, 645 Humphrey Chetham, M'chester ' Freemasons'-hall s Depository. Farnworth Weaver 9 Albion, 678 Earl Ellesmere, 18 Old Dundee, Cannon St. Ho. 838 Franklin, Boston 101 Temple, Ship and Turtle 929 Waveney, Bungay 166 Union, Criterion 970 St. Anne, East Looe FR M 1/S 172 Old Concord, F.M.H. 992 St. Thomas, Manchester PERSONAL 4jSffi" GEORGE VVEWE R!] PER° .217 Stability, Anderton's 1003 Prince of Wales, Jersey a-^ARITflM TERRftCE Hftgrn H0UR* 765 St. James, Southwark 1004 Athole, Douglas, Isle of Man Wfff 1159 M'quis Dalhousie, 33, Golden Sq. 1010 Kingston, Hull SUPERVISION 1259 Duke of Edinburgh, Eastern Htl 1013 Royal Victoria, Liverpool BBpfTTi T^SBljffB 1261 Golden Rule, Cafe Royal 1085 Hartington, Derby 1381 Kennington, Kennington Park 1167 Alnwick, Alnwick 1397 Anerley, Anerley 1205 Methem. E. Stonehouse 1472 Henley, North Woolwich 1206 Cinque Ports, Sandwich 1662 Beaconsfield , Walthamstow 1274 Earl Durham, Chester-le-Sfcreet 1693 Kingsland, Highbury 1333 Athelstan, Atherstone 1803 Cornhill, Piccadilly 1335 Lindsey, Wigan 2150 Tivoli, Frascati 1354 Marquis of Lome, Leigh 8 Carlton Terrace, Harrow Ed., W. 2190 Savage Club, Freemasons'-hall 1431 St. Alphege, Solihull 2398 Holborn, Holborn Restaurant 1461 Clauseritum. Woolston Books and Curiosities relating to Freemasonry, 47 Newstead, Nottingham 1478 Lougleat, Warminster OLD Knight Templars, 52 Union, Norwich 1532 Bective, Carlisle Rosicrucians or other Secret Societies wanted. Address, W. W. Morgan , New Barnet. = 70 St. John, Plymouth 1620 Marlborough, Liverpool : 103 Beauford, Bristol 1660 Arlecdon, Frizzington 120 Palladian, Hereford 1736 St. John, Halifax 124 Marquis of Granby, Durham 1862 Stranton, West Hartlepool THE PROBLEM ART, a Treatise on how to Solve and how to compose 158 Adam, Sbeerness 2193 Queen Jubilee, Nelson Chess Problems. . By T. B. Rowland and F. S. Rowland. Second 209 Etonian, Windsor 2200 Pantiles, Tunbridge Wells dition, price 2s 6d , post free from W. W. Morgan, New Barnet. ¦¦ ¦ —-—¦ i i II m - The W.M. examined and entrusted Bro. T. Holland, and then rehearsed the ceremony of passing. EEPOETS OF MEETINGS. Bro. R. Saudland, with the assistance of the Brethren , worked the second section, and Bro. Haslett P.M. worked the third and fourth sections of the Lecture. Bro. Kelly was unanimously elected W.M. for the next We shall be pleased to receive particulars of Masonic meetings for meeting. insertion in our columns, and where desired will endeavour to send a The death was announced of Bro. W. H. Brownsword P.M., a late representative to report Lodge or other proceedings. member of the Instructiou Lodge, and it was proposed by Bro. Taylor P.M., and seconded by Bro. Barlow, that a letter of condolence be sent to the relatives, which was unanimously agreed to. CRAFT: METROPOLITAN CAMDEN LODGE, No. 704. Friday, 23rd inst., at Bro. George Smith's, the Earl of Russell, BISHOPSGATE LODGE 2396. ON , No. 2 Pancras Road , N.W., Bro. R. Parish W.M., Buckingham S.W., Geo. rriHIS Lodge, which is now in the sixth year of its age, opened its winter Smith J.W., Thorn P.M. Preceptor, Charles Johnson Sec , Meurice S.D., I season on Monday evening, at the Great Eastern Hotel, says the " City Hume J.D., Adcock I.G., also Dean, Lathan , Wynman. Press," under the presidency of the Worshipful Master Brother David A. The W.M. rehearsed the ceremony of initiation, Bro. Dean acting as B.omain . candidate, and then proceeded with the second ceremony, Bro. Lathan The Lodge first dealt with some formal business, over which it spent candidate. some time, and afterwards the W.M. initiated Mr. Henry Samuel Solomon, It was proposed by Bro. Thorn P.M. Preceptor, and seconded by Bro. and subsequently passed to the second degree Bro. Lionel Lemon. Johnson Sec, that Bro. J. Wynman (FBEISMASON 'S CHHONICLB) be elected an Bro. 0. Thomas, CO., the Senior Warden of the Lodge, having sent a Honorary Member of the Lodge, which compliment was unanimously agreed letter wishing to withdraw from his official position in the Lodge, on account to and acknowledged. Bro. Buckingham will preside at the next meeting. of the many other positions he holds, it was resolved that the Treasurer, the This Lodge meets every Friday, at 8-30, and Brethren will find an W.M., and Past Master H. Clarke, CO., should form a deputation to wait excellent Preceptor , and a hearty welcome awaiting them. upon him to persuade him to reconsider his determination, and to remain S.W. of the Lodge. In the names of the Treasurer and Past Master H. Clarke it was later on resolved to place in the Post Office Savings Bank the Benevolent Fund of HIGH CROSS LODGE, No. 754. the Lodge. Some propositions for adding to the Lodge membership were rriHE usual weekly meeting vvas held at the Coach and Horses, Tottenham, then given in, and the Brethren, after assisting the Master to close the Lodge, JL on Thursday, 22nd inst., Bros. B. Stocker S.VV . 754 W.M., W. F. Cadman adjourned to a banquet. S.W., H. E. Brown J.W., L. E. Wilson P.M. acting Preceptor, H. Wilkinson The usual toasts followed, and Bro. Samuel Jacobs Immediate Past P.M. acting Secretary, J. Dexter S.D., Cook J.D., George S. Peachey P.M. Master, in proposing the health of the Worshipful Master, stated that Bro. I.G., and Everdell P.M. The ceremonies of initiation and raising were Remain was the first initiate the Lodge had five years ago, and he had gone rehearsed, Bros. Dexter and Cook being the candidates respectively. The through all the offices , while, as the Brethren had seen , he had performed Lodge was resumed in the 1st degree, when the acting Preceptor informed the duties of Master that evening in a manner the Lodge had reason to be the Brethren that the fifteen sections would be worked by the Brethren of proud of. the Lewis Lodge of Instructiou, No. 1185 , on Friday the 23rd and Friday Bro. D. A. Romam, in responding to the toast, which was heartily received , 30th inst., at the Fishmonger's Arms Hotel, Wood Green , and he hoped the said it was a very great compliment to have a toast proposed as Bro. Jacobs Brethren would find it convenient to attend, on either or both occasions, as had proposed it, because their friend always spoke from his heart what he they might be assured of witnessing most excellent working and receiving a felt. He had said he was the first initiate of the Lodge, and that he had cordial welcome. Bro. Cadman was elected W.M. for the ensuing week and attained to the position of the Lodge's highest Officer. He might inform the appointed his Officers in rotation. Brethren -that when he first became a member of the Lodge he resolved to bend his inclinations so as to reach the chair ultimately. He had attained h position , which was a very proud position. He could honestl that hig y say he ROYAL STANDARD LODG E No. 1298. had not missed a single meeting of the Lodge since he was initiated. He , 23rd inst., at the Castle, 81 Holloway Road would wish to impress upon all the young members of the Lodge the ON , N., Bro. Linfoot P.M. importance of a regular attendance at their mother Lodge; it was of more W.M., Backhoffncr P.M. S.W., Pearsal l J.W., Cull P.M. Preceptor , J. importance than a regular atttendanco at a Lodge of Instruction , because by A. Stone Secretary, Past Masters Bailey, Yates, Oliver, Dunn, Carver, attending the meetings of the Lodge, members became acquainted with the Daunton, Cook , Morgan ; Collins S.D., Poore P.M. J.D., Ockleford I.G., and Lodge's particular working. He hoped the Brethren would remember that about fifteen other Brethren. and act upon it. Bro. Linfoot rehearsed the first degree, Bro. Carver the second, and Bro. At a later period Bro. Romam proposed the Initiate, and Bro. Solomon Cull the third. responded. This was one of the most successful meetings the Lodge has ever held, Bro. Samuel Jacobs I.P.M., in replying to the toast of the Past Masters and the working of the three ceremonies, by three Past Masters of the Mother referred to the fact that his year of office had been the most successful since Lodge, was highly appreciated by the Brethren. the Lodge was founded. He had had ten initiates, he raised four Brethren in one evening (which the Brethren might imagine was no light task), and he left at the end of his year a balance of £16. CITY OF WESTMINSTER LODGE, No. 1563. Bro. Henry Clarke, CO., P.M. also replied , and, after observing that the happiest days of his life had been passed in Freemasons' Lodges, congratu- THB regular weekly meeting of this Lodge, which has a good name lated tbe Worshipful Master on the way he had performed his duties, adding for perfect working, was held on Wednesday, at the Cafe Royal, that he had never seen so young a Master perform the ceremonies so well and Regent Street, W., Bro. A. Marks W.M. 15G3 W.M., Taylor S.W., Walker fluently. . J.W., Swift Asst. Sec, Smith P.M. Preceptor , Brander P.M. Treas., Dixon The toasts of the Visitois aud the Officers followed. The proceedings W.M. 1415 S.D., Ashplant J.D., Feldman I.G., Long, Tyler, Warwick, of the evening were enlivened by capital recitations by Bro. Bilby, and some Watts, Hill P.M., Cooper , Goldner, Fonseca I.P.M. 1563, Wynman, and singing by Bros. Simmons, Milton Smith, G. I. Beverley, J. L. Henson and several others. A. E. Pridmore, CO., under the direction of Bro. Dr. James F. Haskins Bro. Smith P.M. Preceptor, with the assistance of the Brethren, Provincial Grand Organist Herts Past Prov. Grand Organist Essex Organist worked the first and second sections of the first Lecture. Afterwards the of the Lodge. W.M. rehearsed the second ceremony, Bro. Warwick acting candidate. The W.M. resumed the Lodge to the first degree, and kindly vacated the chair in favour of Bro. Tayler S.W., who invested the Officers , Bro. Mark acting as D.C. The Lodge was called off and on. Bro. Taylor was unanimously elected INSTEUCTION , W.M. for next meeting.

ROBERT BURNS LODGE, No. 25. COVENT GARDEN LODGE, No. 1614. Tuesday, at the Frascati, Oxford Street, W., Bro. H. Nicholls W.M VERY large meeting of this flourishing Lodge was held on ON J. W. Williams S.W., T. Fullwood W.M. 25 J.W.. H. Thursday, G. Holland P.M. A at the Criterion Restaurant, Piccadilly, W. Bro. S. Walker W.M. W. Acting Preceptor, J. Blundell P.M. Treas., T. Casely P.M. Sec , W. R. Davis Hurnfrey S.W., O. Lamare J.W., H. G. Foam P.M. Preceptor, H. J'. Keen S.D., H. Raphael J.D., Eardley I.G-., Truman , Taylor , . Bonham P.M., Sec , H. G. Walker S.D., J. Wise J.D., A. Kensey I.G., J. Smith Std., Mullins, J. Meurice, Chirk, Drake, Burden, 0. Hatchman, Hammond, Cross, H. J. Foam Org., J. R. Cleave P.BI., Goldstein , Mullins Ramsbotham, A. Pettit , Wynman , Dukes, Frith, , Garrard, Silletoe, Allen , Burton, Burret, Lewis, Muntzer, J. Moore, Weight, Menninger, Fuller, ' Mullins, W. Ridgway, Piunell, 0. Ridgway, Flemming, Jenkins, &c. Wynman, and several The W.M. rehearsed the ceremony of initiation, Bro. Menninger others , in all forty members and visitors. candidate. Bro. Preceptor gave the ancient charge. The Tne W.M. rehearsed the ceremony of initiation Lodge was , Bro. Taylor as candidate. opened in the second degree, Bro. Weight answered the question s leading The Lodge was called off and on. Resuming the working the W.M. gave the to the third. Bro. Jenkins was entrusted and raised as a Master Mason. ancient charge, and Bros. Burton aud Charles William G. Hatchman Both ceremonies were admirably worked. answered the questions leading to the second degree. Bro. Hunt was Bros. H. E. Mullms and D. Lloyd Jenkins were unanimousl entrusle-1 , and the ceremony of passing was rehearsed , y elected he acting as candidate. members, and Bro. W. Hurnfrey W.BI. for next Thursday, when we trust The excellent working of the W.M. gave great satisfaction to all present ; he will have a very good attendance. praise is also due to the Officers and thc Acting Preceptor for their able A hearty vote of congratulation was passed to Bro. J. assistance. R. Cleave P.M. ' on his appoin tment as G.S.D. of Surrey, to which Bro. Cleave suitably Bros. Garrard , Burden and Hatchman were unanimously elected responded. members, and suitably responded. Bro. J. W. Williams was elected W.M. for next Tuesday.

CRUSADERS LODGE, No. 1677. ST. JAMES'S UNION LODGE, No. 180. the. Northampton Arms, Goswell Road, on Friday, 23rd inst Bros Monday, at the St. James's Restaurant AT '' ON , Piccadilly, Bro. F J J. W. Doubtfire W.M., E. Henry S.W., Lutchford J.W., Ladler S.D. Whitehead W.M., T. Kelly S.W., G. J. Taylor J.W., D. Haslett P.M. Palmer J.D., L. Verdier I.G., C. Weeden Preceptor , E. Dimes Sec ' Precentor, A. B. Bayfield Sec , E. B. Bloxem S.D., 0. M. Evans J.D., H. C. The Lodge was regularly opened and the ceremony of initiation was Parker I.G., Holland , Kraus P.M., Wynman, Nice, Barlow, and several rehearsed , Bro. Shanly acting as candidate. Bros. Willetts and Ward others. answered the questions leading to the second degree, and the ceremony of passing was rehearsed, Bro. Caudwell as candidate. The Lodge was resumed, was very much struck by the evident interest that the Prince of Wales takes and Bro. Ward was elected a member. Bro. Henry was elected W.M. for in Freemasonry. Having seen their Grand Blaster in all his Masonic glory, the next meeting. and heard H.R.H.'s gracious words on that occasion, he should in future feel a greater interest in this toast than ever. o o o Bro. Harry Becker I.P.M. proposed the health of the W.BI., congratulat- BROMLEY ST. LEONARD LODGE, No. 1805. ing the Lodge upon the fact that Bro. Egerton-Green had consented for the second time to preside over their meetings. The Secretary had in Lodge the 28th inst., at the Bow Bells, Bow Road, E., Bro. R. Alabaster ON spoken of tho prospect of hanging the portrait of their late Bro. Welch in the W.M., F. A. Slater S.W., W. Holland J.W., J. De Casseres Precentor, new Masonic Hall. He should like to take this opportunity to tell the F. Thornton Sec , W. Joss S.D., G. Fennell J.D., H. M. Pollock I.G., W. Brethren that Bro. Egerton-Green had kindly consented to spare time to sit Bfarchant Organist, M. Boyce P.M., A. Silk, C. Holland, E. Silk. to him for a portrait, which ho hoped the Lodge would accep t from him to The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed, Bro. W. Boyce as candidate. hang up in the Hall. Bro. Slater delivered the charge in a most creditable manner. Bro. In responding, the W.M. said the coming session of their Lodge would Alabaster vacated the chair in favour of Bro. 0. Holland. Bro. Fennell be a most important and responsible one, as not only would they have the and Bro. C. Holland answered the questions leading to the third degree, celebration of the longest and happiest reign in the history of the world, but rehearsed that ceremony, Bro. Fennell as candidate. they knew the Prov.G.Bl. had announced his intention to hold the Provincial Bro. Alabaster resumed the chair. A hearty vote of thanks was accorded Grand Lodge at Colchester, and it would also witness the inauguration of a to Bro. Alabaster, this being the first time he had occupied the chair in this new era in the Blasonic life of the town—the erection of a Masonic Hall. Lodge. Bro. Slater was elected to the chair for Wednesday next. He had for sometime felt—and Bro. Railing and others had had the same feeling for a longer period—that in a town like this, with two Craft Lodges, a strong Chapter, a flourishing Blark Lodge, and the probability of further developments in Freemasonry, there ought to be a building specially devoted PROVINCIAL to the interests of the Craft. He had not a word to say against the hotels that had for a long time afforded most excellent accommodation for their meetings, but the advantages of a place specially arranged for the meetings was one that would he appreeiaied by all Masons. He himself could not ANGEL LODGE, No. 51. help recalling the Masonic Hall of the Apollo University Lodge, at Oxford, where rTIHERE was a very large gathering of members of the Craft at the Cups he first saw the light of Masonry. They were only waiting for the completion I Assembly Room , Colchester, on Tuesday, 20th inst., to witness the of the legal formalities to take possession of the old Savings' Bank premises, installation of Bro. Claude E. Egerton-Green P.BI. of the Lodge and also of and then they must go to work heartily and earnestly to carry out their the Colne Lodge, No. 2477, and P.P.G.Treas., as W.M. for the ensuing year. project, which he should like to see completed in time for the meeting of The first business was the confirmation of the minutes of the last Lodge Provincial Grand Lodge. He felt quite certain he should have the loyal and Lodge of Emergency, and these were of a specially interesting character, support of the sister Lodge of the town—United—in the matter, the members as they included the record of the steps taken by the Lodge in conjunction of which had already shown their zeal by voting a liberal grant from their with the United Lodge, No. 697, for the purchase of the premises lately used funds for this purpose, but he need hardly remind the members of both Lodges as the Savings Bank, for the purpose of adapting it into a Blasonic Hall. that individual effort and self-denial would be needed to assure the success of After the confirmation of the minutes, the arrival of the Prov.G.M. the their project. Allusion had been made to a portrait of his unworthy self to Earl of Warwick was announced , and his lordship having been escorted into hang upon the walls of their future Hall—he was sure he might say for the the Lodge by the Provincial Grand Officers, he was accorded the honours due members of his Lodge that they heartily thanked Bro. Becker, and should to his exalted rank in the Craft. receive the gift in the same spirit in which it was offered. He feared that The installation ceremony was then proceeded with, it being performed Bro. Becker hardly realised the responsibility he had undertaken, for he by Bro. Harry Becker the outgoing W.M. would be probably expected to paint a portrait of each of the Past Masters. In investing the Secretary Bro. T. J. Railing P.A.G.D.C. Prov.G.Sec. the In responding for the Visitors, the W.M. of the United Lodge, No. 697, W.M. mentioned, amidst much applause, that Bro. Railing had now com- said the members of his Lodge were looking forward to the erection of the pleted twenty-five years service in that capacity, and although they could not proposed Hall, and the W.M. of Lodge 51 might rely on their heartiest expect that he would continue to hold the office for another quarter of a co-operation and support. century, they all hoped he would do so for'many years yet to come. Bro. Joseph Grimes P.M. P.P.G.S. of Wks. was re-elected to represent the Lodge on the Essex Provincial Charity Committee, and returned thanks. LODGE OF HOPE, No. 433. The Secretary said he was quite certain that as long as the present generation of Freemasons lived the memory of the good work done by their fTlHE installation meeting was held on Monday, 19th inst., at the Foresters' late lamented Bro. Alfred Welch would always be kept green. But in order I Hall, Brightlingsea, a dispensation for the purpose having been granted that those to come after might know the worth of their Brother, a very old by the Prov.G.M. An important matter included in the preliminary member of the Lodge and one of its most ardent well wishers—Bro. R. proceedings was the confirmation of a resolution passed at the last regular Clowes P.M. 650 P.G.Std.B. P.P.S.G.W. —wished to ask the Lodge to accept meeting, in which it was decided to remove the meeting-place of the Lodge a three-quarter length portrait of Bro. Welch. Bro. Clowes, with his from the Swan Hotel, where it has been held since the year 1860 , to the accustomed modesty, had felt some diffidence in making the presentation Duke of Wellington. Inn, the reason for this being, it was understood, that himself, and had asked him to do so. The Secretary then handed the owing to the recent re-construction of the Swan, the necessary accommodation portrait to the W.BI., remarking that it was a most faithful likeness, and he for the proper conduct of the ceremonies cannot now be given at that well- trusted that it' would be the first picture to be hung in the new Blasonic known hostelry. At the Duke of Wellington certain structural alterations Hall. have been carried out, which will enable the Brethren to hold their monthly The Worshipful Master said he was sure he could say on behalf of all meetings in a suite of rooms entirely shut off from the other part of the the members of the Angel Lodge that they were greatly indebted to Bro. house. Clowes for his thoughtful gift. They all greatly respected their late Bro. The chief business was the installation of Bro. E. Drake as W.M. for the Welch , and it was most fitting that the portrait of so worthy a Mason should ensuing year, the ceremonies appertaining to which were most ably conducted occupy a position of honour in the Masonic Hall they were proposing to by Bro. Claude E. Egerton-Green P.M. 51 2477 P.P.G.Treas., Deputy-Mayor erect. He trusted that this would be only one of a series of portraits of of Colchester. worthy Past Masters which would adorn its walls. He proposed a hearty As representative of the Essex Provincial Charity Committee, Bro. R. D. vote of thanks to Bro. Clowes. Poppleton P.BI. P.P.G.D. was unanimously re-elected. The motion having been seconded by Bro. E. Hennemeyer P.M. The Secretary, in moving that a hearty vote of thanks be accorded to P.P.S.G.W., was unanimously carried. the Installing Master, said this was the third year that Bro. Egerton-Green Bro. Clowes, who was received with applause, said the portrait was one had done them this service. They very much appreciated his kindness, and which he took himself, of their good Brother, on an occasion that he visited in ord er to show it he begged to propose that they offer to Bro. Egerton- at his home in Sussex, and he thought there was. no more fitting place for it Green the honorary membership of the Lodge. Thc proposition having been than in the Angel Lodge, where Bro. W elch's Masonic work was so well seconded by Bro. Robert Pitt P.M. P.P.G. Sword Bearer, was carried with known and appreciated. acclamation. The Worshipful Blaster said he was quite sure the members of the Angel Bro. Egerton-Green said it was always a great pleasure to him to come Lodge, as well as the large number of visitors present, would wish him to to Brightlingsea and assist the Blasonic Brethren there to the best of his extend a hearty welcome to the Provincial Grand Blaster. When invited to ability. At one time he feared he should be prevented this year from attend this meeting his lordship readily consented, and they were the more installing the W.M., as ovving to some important engagements in connection indebted to him for his pr:sence, as he had thereby been prevented from with the visit of Lord Rosebery to Colchester next day, his time was much going to that attractive function, the Lord Mayor's Ball at the Mansion occupied. But he had succeeded in getting there, and he trusted they would House. It was this devotion to the interests of Freemasonry that so excuse his returning to Colchester almost immediately, and not joining them endeared Lord Warwick to the Brethren, and whilst all the Lodges under his at dinner. As regarded the honour they had just conferred upon him, he rule were loyal to his lordship, none were more so than the Angel Lodge, thanked the Secretary for his kind thought, aud assured the Brethren that he No. 51. accepted the honorary membership of the Lodge with much pleasure. The Prov.G.M., in response, assured the Brethren that it was a real The Brethren dined in the evening at the Swan Hotel, an excellent repast pleasure to him to have the opportunity of attending this meeting. He being well served by the Host. knew that this was the oldest . Lodge in his Province, and was as justly celebrated for the excellence of its working as for its loyalty to the great principles of the Order. Under the Mastership of his friend, Bro. Egerton- LODGE OF FAITH, No. 581, Green , these traditions would, he was sure, be fully maintained, and he THE regular meeting was held at the Gransmoor Hotel, Fairfield , on congratulated the Lodge on having secured so worthy a Brother as their Wednesday, 21st inst., Bro. J. Lever W.M. The following were Master for the second time. present :—Bros. H. J. Harrison I.P.M., W. Jones S.W., Robt. Adshead J.W., Hearty greetings having been extended to the new W.M. by the Visitors G. H. Scott S.D., C. H. Griffiths I.G., and thanks accorded to the Installing Master J. 0. Brown Treas., Saml. Whittaker present, , two candidates for P.M., G. H. Barnes P.M., Hy. B. Brown P.M., J. T. Moorhouse, Dr. E. E. initiation and one for joining were proposed , and the Lodgo was closed. Jones, G. Hebden, J. Hibbs, Geo. E. Blellor, S. Andrew, W. Taylor, George Over fi fty Brethren subsequently sat down to dinner at the Cups Hotel, Ashworth, Joseph Harrison, W. H. Wagstaff. an elegant banquet being well served by Mr. and BIrs. Woodward. The new There was no particular business to engage the attention of the Brethren Worshi ful Blaster presided and was supported on his ri , p ght hand by the Earl and an early adjournment was made to the social board, during the progress of Warwick Bro. Courtenay Warner, M.P., and other , distinguished visitors. of which a silent toast was drunk to the memory of Bro. Watson, recently Before the conclusion of the repast the Prov.G.Bl. had to leave to catch the deceased. last train to town, but before doing so his lordship thanked the Brethren for the hearty welcome they had given him, and repeated his assurance of the pleasure he had felt in being present. The usual Masonic toasts were duly honoured. In giving the health of URMSTON LODGE, No. 1730. the Bl.W.G.BI. the Worshipful Blaster said he had lately had tho opportunity THE regular meeting was held on Blonday, the 12th inst., Bro. Walter of attending, in conjunction with their Secretary, a meeting of the Bowers W.-M., when there was an attendance of about forty members Provincial Grand Lodge of Norfolk, at which H.R.H. was present, and he and visitors, among the former being Bros. Ed. L. Littler P.BI. P.P.G.P. Treas., Geo. A. Meyers P.BI. P.P.G.D.C. D.C , J. Bowers P.BI. Prov.G.S.D . The Committee of the Domatic Chapter of Instruction Org., Arthur Hawkins I.G. ; Past Blasters John Walton , John Walton jun., R. Swindells, J. H. Blarsh , Thos. W. Bone, and Bro. E. W. Barratt, while announce that the meetings are held every Wednesday evening, among the latter we noticed Bros. 0. D. Cheetham 993 Prov.J.G.W. (B.L.), at 8 o'clock , at the Bt. James's Hall Eestaurant, Piccadilly, W., Chas. S. Abbott 1009 P.S G.D. (E.L.), Fred Batty 2231 P.G.Swd.Br., Past and cordially invite Companions to be present as often as Masters W. D. Fryer 1375, Wm. Bfosley 1773, T. T. Sefton 1773, and many convenient. Comp. Wm. Cleghorn P.Z. is the Preceptor, Chas. others. The principal business of the evening was that of balloting for, and Kempton P.Z. Deputy Preceptor, Geo. Mickley P.Z. Treasurer, afterwards initiating Mr. Charles Richard Swepson, Secretary, of Urmston. and Wm. Eatcliffe P.Z. Scribe E. The ceremony was very effectively done by the Worshipful Master, the Working Tools being presented and explained by Bro. G. G. Blends S.W., and the Ancient Charge delivered by Bro. J. Ormrod J.W. THE Midland Railway Company, following the policy which they At the festive board which followed , Loyal and Blasonic toasts were adopted some time ago, of providing pillows for the comfort of passengers by honoured, that of the W.BI. being proposed by Bro. G. R. Lloyd P.M. P.P.G. the night trains, have now decided to further add to that convenience by Treas., to which Bro. Bovvers responded. supplying rugs to passengers during the cold weather, at a nominal charge of In the course of subsequent remarks the W.M. told the candidate that 6d each. The arrangement will come into force at St. Pancras, on Monday the obligation through which he had just passed was anything but a farce, next, 2nd November. and he adjured him to consider it as something solemn and. binding. Bro. Swepson replied , saying that what he had seen had impressed him in a higher sense than the Brethren around could imagine. If this were a forerunner of other degrees to come, he though he should be able to go through them with confidence. During that night there had been expressed , to his mind, the noblest sentiments which he had ever heard in his life, ENTERTAIN MEN T NOTES. sentiments which were the embodiment of all that was religious and godly. In concluding a most excellent speech, Bro. Swepson said he hoped he should fully merit the great confidence which the Brethren had reposed in him by Shaftesbury.—The " Colibris " troupe will make their appearance here admitting him into their midst. iu " The Little Genius " on Blonday evening next, 2nd November. The Other toasts followed, these being relieved by songs, recitations, &c, " Colibris," known as the Liliputian wonders, consist of ten of the smallest given by Bros. J. S. Whitley S.D., Hedley Jones J.D , Ed. Roberts P.M. 1459, people in the world, with their miniature carriages, performing elephants and others. and ponies. The particulars of each are as follow :— 1. —Prince Pompeo, the smallest living man in the world, 24 years old, lit. lOin. high, weight 9 pounds. When born he was able to sleep in a cigar ALBERT VICTOR LODGE , No. 1773. box. Whilst a child he was very bashful, and when people came to visit his parents would hide in his mother's muff. THE regular meeting was held at the Town Hall, Pendleton , on Friday, the 16th inst., Bra. Jas. Clough W.B'I., and he may congratulate 2.—-Prince Endree, age 26 years 6 months, height 1ft. lljin., weight 13£ himself upon the fact that on the penultimate night of his Blastership he pounds. He likes to be stylishly dressed, and is very proud of his personal had an attendance of over thirty enthusiastic members and visitors. Bro. appearance. John Bintliff Kenyon, whose raising was due, was put through the third 3.—General Tod , age 25 years, height 2ft. 5£in. He is a very lively little degree by the W.BI., who performed the whole of the ceremony in his man, passionately fond of the fair sex, ana wants to get married in the near usual creditable manner. future. The election of Officers afterwards took place, with the result that Bro. 4.—Bladame Dedal, very pretty, 28 years old, 2ft. 7Jin. high. For the Thos. M. Brown S.W. was unanimously chosen as W.BI . for the ensuing last two years she has been a widow. She has no children, and is very fond financial year, while Bro. F. Townson P.M. was re-elected to the position of of music and singing. Treasurer. 5.—Princess Therese, the smallest lady in the world, 19 years old, has a At the festive board which followed, the Loyal and Blasonic toasts were splendid figure, is very amiable, and fond of flirting. agreeably relieved by the efforts of Bros. G. L. Hardcastle, John Harwood , 6.—Mons. Henri, 22 years old, height 3ft. IJin., very amiable, and like J. Horricks, Fred Daniels, E. Roberts P.M. 1459 , and others. his colleague, General Tod , very fond of the fair sex. He is the one who keeps the troupe in good spirits, with his wit, &c. 7.—Admiral Picolomini, 24 years old, 2ft. OJin. high, very lively, fond of a glass of wine, and likes travel . ZION LODGE, No. 1798. 8.—Prince Nicolai, 22 years old , 2ft. high, . weighs 12 pounds, is of a delicate nature, though mentally well developed, likes wine, fond of playing THE regular meeting was held at the Grand Hotel, Blanchester, on Wednesday, the 14th inst., Bro. S. Blamelok P.BI. Treas. acting as cards, and generally wins from his colleagues when doing so. Worshipful Blaster, in the absence of Bro. Leon E. Levy, who is abroad on 9.—Prince Pietro, 18 years old , height 1ft. lO^in., weight 9^ pounds, he matters of business. After the reading and confirmation of minutes Bro. is well developed mentally, very amiable, and likes society. Joseph Ramus, Blontefiore Lodge. No. 753, Glasgow , was balloted for as a 10. —Bladame Isabella, 19 years old, 2ft. 7in. high and is a splendid joining member. The ballot was also successfully taken for Mr. Blorris Jay, dancer. Old Trafford , Blanchester, who was initiated by Bro. Blamelok , the Working The above troupe, in addition to being Liliputian marvels, are one and Tools being presented and explained by Bro. B. Steel J.W. all aitistes of the first water in their various lines, being capital singers, A telegram conveying best wishes to the Officers and members of tho Lodgo dancers, and linguists, each of them speaking at least five languages. Their was forwarded from Algiers by Bro. Levy W.M. meals consist of , in the morning a small cup of coffee, and at 2 o'clock a substantial dinner. They do not eat much, and prefer to be alone when taking their meals. One of the great attractions of the show is their per- forming dwarf elephants. DUKE OF YORK LODG E, No. 2449. THE regular meeting was held at the Palatine Hotel, Blanchester, on Thursday, the 8th inst , Bro. T. T. Hardicker W.BI., there being a fair Drury Lane.—8, The Duchess of Coolgardie. Blatinee, Saturday, 2. attendance of members, among whom we noticed Bros. Clement J. Hall Lyceum.—8, Cymbeline. Blatinee, Wednesday, 11th November, 2. S.W., Robt. B'leggitt J.W., O. Rushton Treas., J. Kinsey Sec, A. G. Bryce Haymarket.—8-15, Under the Red Robe. Blatinee, Saturday. 2-30. S.D., A. Scarlett J.D., J. T. Whittle D.C. S. Kew, Wm. Boden P.BI., W. T. Strand.—8-10, Dream Faces. 9, Teddy 's Wives. Matinee, Saturday, 3. Schofield P.BI . P.P.G.D. Visitor :—Bro. Wm. Blorecoft W.M. 1313. St. James's.—8-15, The Prisoner of Zenda. Matinee, Saturday, 2. The minutes having been read and confirmed , and no important G looe.—8, The Bluff of the Regiment. 9, Charley's Aunt. Matinee, Wed business arising, an early adjournment was made to the festive board , a very nesday and Saturday, 3. pleasant evening being spent. Prince ot Wales's.—8-15, The White Silk Dress. Blatinee, Saturday, 2-30 Gaiety.—8-15, Bly Girl. Blatinee, Saturday, 2-30. Adelphi .—8, Boys Together. Blatinee, Wednesday, 2. INSTALLED MASTERS LODGE OF INSTRUCTION. Avenue.—8-15, Monte Carlo. Blatinee, Wednesday and Saturday, 2-30. regular meeting was held at the Old Shaftesbury.—8, The Little Genius. 10-15, La Goulue. Matinee, Sat ri^HE Boar's Head Hotel , Withy urday, 2. I Grove, Blanchester on Friday, the 16th inst., Bro. Jas. W. Abbott P.P. , Duke of York's.—8, The Gay Parisienne. Blatinee, Saturday, 2-30. G.D.C. Preceptor. There was a capital attendance. Lodge was opened at Terry's.—8-15, Woman's proper place. 9, Love in idleness. Blatinee, Sat- 7 p.m., which is now the permanent hour of meeting, Bro. Geo. T. Lenard urday, 2-30. 1077 Treasurer occupying the chair as installing Blaster. Lyric.—8*15, The Sign of the Cross. Blatinee Wednesday and Saturday, The address to the W.M. was given by Bro. Geo. W. Davies 1459 , 2*30 , that to Savoy.—7-30, Weather or No. 8-30, The Blikado. Matinee 2-30 the Wardens and Brethren b Bro. Rd. Simister 163 , Saturday, y , who also presented and Comedy.—8, A White Stocking. 8*50, Blr. Blartin. Blatinee lained thc Working Tools of the three degrees. The Officers were invested , Saturday, 3 exp Criterion.—8-30, Rosemary. Blatinee, Saturday, 2-30. b Bro. Glennie 1774. y Garrick.—8, Lord Tom Noddy. Blatinee, Saturday, 2-30. During the evening it vvas announced that Bro. Alfred Hebden Secretary Daly 's.—8-15, The Geisha ; A story of a Tea House. Matinee, Saturday, 2*30. P.P.G.D.D.C. was again unavoidnbl y absent on account of sickness, and Vaudeville.—8-15 Papa's wife. 9 A ni expressions of sympathy were uttered on his behalf by several Brethren. , , ght out. Blatinee, Wednesday, 3. Court.—8-15, Number One round tke Corner. 930, The Belle of Cairo. The next meeting will take place on Friday, 20th November, and it is Blatinee, Saturday, 3. desired that members will note the hour of mooting. Royalty.—8-30, The Storm. 9, His little dodge. Matinee, Saturday, 3. Princess's.—8, Two little Vagabonds. Matinee, Wednesday and Saturday, Just Published , 18mo., Wrappers, 1/- 2-30. 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