cowans, that those who wish to enter the mystic circle AGE, WORTH, AND THE CRAFT. shal l come of their own fre e will and accord. Yet who does not know that this charter of our body has been ANY ono reading the correspondence that has appeared violated over and over again, and no protest made ? The of late in tho Masonic journ als would imagine that temptation to some to make members has been too great the " great gooseberry " season had arrived before its time, for their prudence, they have regarded numbers before or had outlasted tho period usually assigned to it. Tho fitness. Upon their success claims, it is feared, have been writers referred to seem to enter into keen rivalry in their admitted, and contests for supremacy have been waged attempts to produce living specimens of antique Freema- upon grounds which find no warrant in the genius of the sons—brethren who were quite juvenile at " three score Craft. The Order has grown, in numbers and increased years and ten," who have been modest and silent as to in wealth beyond all precedent, and yet never was their their status in the Craft, but who have been suddenly more urgent demand for help than now exists. It would elevated into patriarchs. Perhaps it would be unkind to be well for the brethren to consider how it is that so many suppose that those brethren who manifest such an ardent are now seeking the aid of the various Charities, and why zeal in searching out nonagenarians and centenarians are there is such an eager—almost painful—struggle for feeble imitators of tho notorious Baron Munchausen, but increased subscriptions and donations. Is not the reason to they certainly have a sharp eye for the marvellous. No be found in the fact that among the rush of members many doubt they believe what they write. It may even be true have entered who should have been excluded ; or rather, that there are brethren still alive who were Freemasons who should never have been tempted to join ? This truth when " George the Third was King." Supposing this to will come home with greater force as the years roll on, be so, cui lono ? Is the contest worth the labour ? Old and the evil will only cease when the Craft return to first age should be respected , but good deeds should be reve- principles. It may be that some will see in this reasoning verenced. If increase of age were always synonymous with a spirit of exclusiveness unworthy of the age in which we growth in virtue, the attempts made to canonize elders in live, a Cassandra-like croaking that regards only the dark the Craft should bo welcomed. They should be put in the side of the picture. That would be an easy method of place of honour—made Masonic Gamaliels—at whoso feet getting rid of awkward facts for the moment, but they younger members should kneel and learn of their wisdom would return with increased force and would compel and experience. All that seems to be done, however, is attention. If Freemasonry were merely a benefit society, simply to record the fact that Brother So and-So was made subject to rules as to age and subscriptions, then those who a Freemason in such a year, that he is of such an age, and had succeeded in bringing in the most members would be therefore he is the oldest living member of the Craft. If entitled to honour. Membership in that case means capital some of the writers would just search out and record a and partnership. It is a mutual confederation based upon few facts relative to the Masonic career of their heroes, co-operation and equal rights. The distinctions are such perhaps some useful lessons would be learned. as naturally arise among all mixed bodies, and, as a rule, It would be profitable to know, for instance, what the the intelligent few rule the many. Tho ceremonies are venerable patriarchs have done for the Craft, whether comparatively feeble, they have no esoteric value. Such during their long lives they continued to be subscribing as they are, no doubt they serve a good purpose, but they members. It would be interesting to learn what offices are merely the outward trappings of an organisation that they have filled , what instruction they have afforded to has its life in a provident combination for help in timo of their juniors, and what support they have given to the sickness and death. Freemasonry, on the other hand, is Charities. A case came before our notice of a brother who full of symbols, and its Charities are the national outcome claimed to have been initiated forty years ago, but who of its spiritual teachings. No right to assistance is created suffered a very long interregntim to elapse without taking by membership, and it exists only in the exercise of that the least interest in Freemasonry. This brother resumed spirit of Charity which is the principal chaplet in tho communication. Like the Prodigal of old, he returned to crjwn of the Order. his parent, and he speedily rose to a post of honour. Based upon divine truth , Freemasonry recognises neither There were some who felt that the Craft had been rather age nor social standing unless associated with good deeds. too lavish in its favours upon one who, whatever might be It ia a pure Republic, and only misses its high purpose his position in social life, had for many years neglected tho when the source of its inspiration is forgotten and. neglected. claims of the Brotherhood. Not a few felt hurt at the im- Tho Order is rich in literature, and its origin is enveloped plied slight inflicted upon merit and long service, and there in a cloud of mystery, which to attempt to pierco demands is reason to believe that much of the spirit of agitation the exercise of the highest intellect and the noblest genius. that now prevails has arisen out of the manifest desire With so grand a patrimony, it seems almost ignoble to there is to worship the golden calf. There are other cases, talk about the oldest living Freemason as if beauty aud no doubt, of a similar character, where new-born zeal and grace lie concealed in the shrivelled forms of automatons obtrusive generosity have outweighed life-long devotion. of the Craft, as if knowledge and progress were forwarded Some brethren have been seized with a mania for found- by their moribund professors, who bear tho name of the ing Lodges and Chapters, and base their claims to honour body to which th ey nominally belong, but who have not upon the large number of members they have been instru- earned the reward of tbe good steward who had been mental in introducing;. The credit lies more in the faithful to the few things committed to his charge. Were motive than in the act. It is difficult to determine where tho true spirit of Freemasonry more cultivated, were more patriotism and selfishness meet in such cases, but it is regard paid to fitness than to numbers, there would be beyond dispute that the popularising of Freemasonry is more charity. The loud tongue would cease to chatter, and the greatest of modern dangers. It is a cardinal creed of the wise find a hearing. The pettiness of discord would the Craft that no pressuro shall be brought to bear upon cease before the undisputed claims of real worth , and the frivolities about age would yield to an honourable recogni- the Lodge; so that as to such matters there is no reason for tion of merit regardless of wealth or social station. excluding anybody. What harmony then is required ? The only answer seems to be, harmony as to proceeding with the work, and that each one present be satisfied that every other is a Mason of the proper degree. When this harmony is attained, all is RIGHT OF VISIT. attained which can be practically secured ; and more than this, all which is called for in order to represent and con EIGHT OF VISIT is sometimes called right _ of form to the order of the universe, for nature exhibits every visitation ; but visitation is a very different thing, whero elements which are in continual strife in some re aud includes examination , supervision , calling to account, spects, but which all concur as to the grand results, in all &c. The question , What aro tho rights of a Mason as to their amazing complex, as a Lodge may be at times com- being present at a communication of a Lodge, of which ho posed of contentious members, who nevertheless are in har- is not a member, has occasioned a groat deal of controversy, mony as to energy and concord in the work. and at times contention , among the Craft, and it seems to Tho right to peremptorily object depends on a prior have become a common op inion in many quarters that any question , that is, Who have a right to be present ? for member of a Lodge has tho right to peremptorily object to if any one has a right to be present, manifestly no one can the presence of any Mason , not a member of the Lod ge. object to his being there. But the right to be present When a reason for this is assigned , it is generally this : that depends on still prior questions, What is the Lodge, and harmony in the Lodge must bo maintained ; and if any mem- why is it opened , and whero, and for whom ? This again ber feel s that ho cannot tolerate tho presence of a certain depends on the degree. If the first degree is opened, it is visitor, his feelings must be accommodated by keeping the symbolic opening of the Terrestrial Lodge—the such visitor out, and so preserving harmony. material world—the world of sense—that which is There aro three assumptions iu this view of tho case, perceptible to tho senses. If opened in tho second which seem to have been adop ted without sufficient reflec- degree, it is the opening of the intellectual world ; tho tion. The first is, that a member's right is inherent in him , world cognizable by the intellect—al l sciences, knowledges, not as a Mason , but as a member of the particular Lod ge, and all intellectual philosophy, which is the unification of and that it extends to all matters whatever. The second is these ; together with all their arts. If the third or that because harmony is a great lesson of the work, and sublime degree be opened , the moral world is opened, that must as to some matters bo preserved , and ought to be cognizable by the moral powers and faculties—all moral cultivated at all times, a member of a particular lod ge is science and philosophy—and as each higher degree vested with a right, by virtue of his membershi p alone, to includes the inferior, when that degree is opened, all clear the floor of all acknowled ged Masons, not members, are opened. with whom he is not well pleased. The third assumption This is why the Lodge is opened , first on the level, is that the warrant is granted, the Lodge instituted , and the secondly on the square, and thirdly and lastly on the same opened and closed , and tho entire work therein centre. On the level, because then all are on the carried on, for the sole use and benefit of the persons who Ground Floor, which is level ; on the square because the may bo admitted members thereof. From all this, those square is the representative of all natural science, which who hold to the [right of peremptory objection believe that is tho degree of a Fellow Craft ; on the centre, because it is a matter of pure grace on the part of each member of when opened on the centre the universe is opened ; for a Lodge opened for Masonic work, to permit the Craft, or tho centre is perfection , and is the " East " and the any member of it, even though entered , passed and raised circumference is from tho centre, and not the centre from on that very floor, to take part in , or even witness, the the circumference, and the circle is the most compre- work of the Craft, on that same floor to be performed. honsivo fi gure possible in geometry, in which all others are But it is ventured here to suggest that all such opinions contained , as the triangle is the simplest, of which all other fall to the ground upon a little examination of what the forms aro composed. Masonic Lodge is, and why it is such as it is, and for what There is, in contemplation of Masonry, but one Lodge purpose instituted , and for what tho warrant of its constitu- (three in one), and it . is opened for all the worthy where- tion is granted , and why, and for whom it is opened at all. soever dispersed about the globe. True it is opened in di- It is true that harmony is ono of tho undoubted teachings vers places ; but this only of necessity and for convenience, of tho Lodge, not only in its lectures, but in its work that in every part of the earth Masons may meet and work, throughout. All wel t informed Masons understand that and not be provented either by distance or their own mul- Ancient Craft Masonry not only inculcates harmony among titude. But when opened, every particular Lodge is, in the the brethren iu all matters, but that harmony, as a princi- Masonic idea, the same Lodge. If all Masons could assem- ple of the divine order, is one of tho fundamentals of both ble and work in one place, the Lodge would be opened in the science and the art which makes Masonry to bo a " craft ," that place only. Ifc matters not that many particular and is represented as one of the three great pillars which Lodges may be open at tho same time—indeed anciently support the Lodgo. they were so opened , as nearly as the rotation of the But harmony among whom ? and as to what? Must the Ground Floor (which is the earth) would permit, for they members be in the same harmony among themselves as ia were opened on the f ull of the moon—then by neglect of required between each one of them and a visitor? Doubt- Masonic order, on some particular day of the week, regu- less they must, or tho reason assigned for excluding the lated by tho full moon, and lately, by still farther visitor would be false and sinister. There must be the negligence, they are mostly opened on set days of same harmony remaining in the Lodge after he is excluded , tho week, as clubs and societies meet. as there must be if he should remain without objection. When any Lodge is opened or closed , or stands open But this clearly shows that whatever would bo tolerated for Masonic work, every Mason of the proper degree has between any two members present, without interfering the inherent right to be present, for three reasons at least, with the work, would not interfere, if it shonld exist between and each unquestionable. First, that he may receive one member and a visitor. This leads to the question , a portion of his wages—Masonic light, and his wages are What harmony is required between two, or more, members to be received wherever the Lodge is open. Secondly, of the Lodge ? Not harmony as to reli gion, for it is a cardinal that he may prove the work of those there engaged, who doctrine of the Lodge that men of all religious persuasions claim to be Masons ; and thirdly, because he is under a are equally acceptable. Not harmony as to politics, for as to duty to attend and aid in tho work when he can do so that the same rules prevail. Neither harmony as to busi- with reasonable convenience to himself and others ; and ness affairs or family disputes, for men much incensed no man can be rejected in any institution , who has an against each other take part in the work, and yet it is never appointed duty there, merely to please somebody else. surposed that for that cause the work is not lawfull y done. What Master ever received a warrant to hold a Lodge, Nor yet must there bo harmony as to matters pendino* in except for all the Craft ? The very mention of such a case the Lodge or Grand Lodge, for though, heated strife may be shows its absurdity. What charter of any particular prevailing as to pending measures, if all present join iu the Lodge lawfull y granted , since " Grand Lodge Masonry," work, the harmony required is not deemed to be infrino-ed as it is called , has existed , ever contained any restriction by the feelings of antagonists as to such measures. It of its benefits to the members of the Lodge chartered , or seems, therefore, that as to all the matters last mentioned any limitation of the right and duty of a regular Mason to (and many more might be spoken of) want of harmony aid in the universal work of the Craft ? Every one can see among those present doe3 not affect the sublime lesson of that in a Lodge held under a warrant to a Master to make Masons, or pass them, as was common m former times, S.C. of the " Ancient and Accepted Rite," or A. and A. there could bo no visitors at all ; and when Master Masons Rite. were raised , whether in such a Lodge or in a G rand Lodge, This " A. and A. Rite was conferred in Charleston the case must have been tho same ; and so also when the upon Count Do Grasso, a refugee from Hayti ; he carried Grand Master made Masons at sight. But because Lod ges the new Rite to Paris. The French Orient, who had never are now chartered to work at a particular place, and are heard that Frederick the Great was a high degreer, would for many purposes business corporations, and for such not listen to De Grasse, and treated his pretensions with purposes have particular members, united under bye-laws, contempt. Tho Count thereupon set up a concern of his all other Masons who come to such a Lodge aro called own, and began to manufacture thirty-thirds. At last, for visitors, which in truth they are, as to tho business tho sake of peace, the French Orient yielded, and from character and affairs of such Lodge, and havo no right to Perfection Riters thoy became A. and A. Riters. vote there on any matter falling under tho bye-laws ; but Marconnay, who transcribed tho Royal Arch Ritual as to tho work, that is a matter which pertains to the which was brought to New York from Hayti in 1833, universal Lodgo; that is, to tho whole Craft ; hence all knowing it was not one of tho A. and A. degrees, can see that their right to be present at any work is alto- it being headed the " seventh degree," &c, and as the geth er paramount to any right of objection which a Lodge Royal Arch is called hero the seventh degree of the member might claim. Tho visitor's right to see and assist York Rite," he headed the ritual accordingly, and added at the work, in the way in which all present are required that it was sent from England to Port au Prince, in Hayti , to assist, cannot be denied by the Worshipful Master, for in 1802. and as there was no evidence to contradict Mar- he opens his Lodge from East to West, and between the connay's statement, we all took it for granted that it was North and South, and not at all as a local institution ; and an old English R.A. ritual. he does so standing in place of tho Grand Master, who is Bro. Albert Pike, however, also found a ritual of the necessarily Master of every particular Lodge, and when R.A. in New Orleans, which is headod " tho seventh degree present sits in the East with the Worsh ipful Master on his of the Ancient Rite." This ritual was also brought from right hand. Hayti (somewhere between 1797 and 1809). Bro. Pike This is why the Lodge receives the Grand Master with furnishes conclusive evidence that the said ritual was used the Grand Honours ; for that is the Masonic recognition in a R.A. Chapter chartered by the Grand Orient of that he is rightfully in the chair of Solomon, as the France (between 1784 and 1796) for Port-au-Princo, in Oriental chair is called ; and no honours aro to be given to Hayti, and on carefully comparing the ritual translated by any other officer ; and if any are given to a proxy of the De la Grania with that of Pike, I found them both alike. Grand Master they are not intended for him, but for the Paragraph after paragraph begin and end alike. This fact authority of the Master who sent him. Least of all should left no doubt on my mind that the ritual in question was Grand Honours be given to a Deputy Grand Master in his not an English R.A. ritual, but it was unquestionably tho own right, for he is not a Masonic officer at all, but only an parent of the English R.A. degree. The Charlestonian innovation.—Voice of Masonry. A. and A. Riters, however, seem to have rehashed the legend of the old seventh degree, and developed it in the thirteenth and fourteenth , &o. degrees of the A. and A. Rite into the following cock and bull story : " Enoch , the son of Jared . . the sixth in descent DEVELOPMENT OF THE ROYAL ARCH from Adam . . In a vision the Deity appeared to him DEGREE. . . and said to him, ' Enoch, tbou hast longed to know BY BRO . JACOB NORTON . my true name ; arise, and follow me and thou shalt (Continued from p 67.) know it.' " Enoch, accepting his vision as an inspiration , journeyed J TP to within a month 1 believed that the ritual trans- in search of the mountain he had seen in his dream , until it lated in 1882 was the bona f ide English Royal Arch weary of the search ; he stopped in the land of Canaan , Ritual of about 1812. The translator, as well as a very then already populous with the descendants of Adam, and eminent English Brother and 33 degreer, intimated that there employed workmen ; and with the hel p of his own somo portions of that Ritual were taken out of the A. and A son , Methuselah , he excavated nine apartments one above rite ; but a recent find of another Royal Arch ritual con another, and each roofed with an arch , as he had seen in vinced me that those portions were not taken out of the A his dream, the lowest being hewn out of the solid and A. Rite, but that the Charleston manufacturers of tho rock. In the crown of each arch he left a narrow aper- A. and A. Rite copied those notions from this very ritual. ture, closed with a square stone, and over the upper one It is a well-known fact that tho G.L. of England char- he built a modest temple, roofless , and of huge unhewn tered a Lodge held in Paris in 1724. Of course, the ritual stones, to the Grand Architect of the Universe. Upon then consisted of only three degrees, and a very crude a triangular plate of gold, inlaid with many precious gems, ritual it was. The English brethren since then made suc- he engraved the ineffable name of God , and sank a plate cessive additions to their original ritual. Here, in America, into one face of a cube of agate. Thos. Smith Webb made additions to the English ritual , " None knew of the deposit of the precious treasure ; and and, as a matter of course, the French brethren also made that it might remain undiscovered , and survive the Flood , successive additions to their ritual. The origin of Masonry which it was known to Enoch would soon overwhelm the was a mystery ; Anderson's history of Masonry did not world in one vast sea of mire, he covered the aperture, satisfy Chevalier Ramsay (a Scotchman by birth , who was and the stone that closed it and the great ring of iron used in the service of the Pretender, lived in Paris, and was one to raise the stone, with the granite pavement of his primi- of the earliest Masons initiated in Paris) . In 1735 the Lodge tive temple. in Paris conferred the new title of " Masonic Orator " on " Then fearing that all knowledge of the arts and sciences Ramsay, and in his oration he asserted that Masonry would be lost in the universal flood he built two great descended from the Crusaders. This notion took root, columns upon a high hill—one of brass to resist the water, and Ramsay and others set to work in inventing a series and one of granite to resist fire. On the granite column of degrees with legends of all nations and ages. Some of was written in hieroglyphics a description of the subter- those legends and degrees were said to have been preserved ranean apartments ; on the one of brass, the rudiments of in Scotland , hence they talk about " Scottish Rite." Some- the arts and sciences. where between 1745 and 1758 they had in Paris no less " The granite column was overturned and swept away than twenty-five degrees, and they seem to have thought and worn to a shapeless mass by the Deluge, but that of that they had quite enough , and those degrees were styled brass stood firm and was found by Noah. Thenceforward the " Rite of Perfection." The Royal Arch was evidently the true name of God remained unknown until He said one of the earliest of their new degrees, and it seems to unto Moses in Egypt, when He ordered him to go to have been the seventh degree of the new Rite. In 17G2 Pharaoh , and cause him to send forth the children of Stephen Morin brought the Rites of Perfection to the West Israel out of Egypt, ' I am that which I was and shall be, Indies, and from thence they were imported into Charles- I am the God of th fathers, the God of Abraham, of ton y , S.C. The Charleston luminaries did not consider the Isaac, and of Jacob. Thus shalt thou say unto the chil- " Rite^ of Perfection quite perfect , so they went to work dren of Israel HE WHO IS hath sent me unto you , I am and , pretended to have received a charter from Frederick the Lord that appeared to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob, the Great , rehashed the twenty-five degrees into thirty- b M AL SHEDI ; but M name—I did not show three y y name, y degrees, and in 1801 they proclaimed themselves them.' " Moses engraved the ineffable name upon a plate of gold TiiE vEsmvcnox OF THK TBMPLE BY XEB\]( J IL\DSEZZAR. and deposited it in the ark of the covenant. Moses made " This happened four hundred and seventy years, six the name known to Aaron and Joshua, and afterwards it months and ten days after the dedication. After the city was made known to tho chief priests. The word being- was taken, and the King's palace and the Temple demo- composed of consonants only its true pronunciation was lished , somo of the Grand Elect Masons bethought them- soon lost, but the word still remained in the ark ; and in selves of the Sacred Vault and the inestimable treasure it tbe time of Otheniel , in a battle against the King of Syria, contained. Repairing to tho ruins of the temple at night those who bore the ark were slain , and the ark fell to the they found that the way which led down to the vault had ground. After tho battle the men of Israel searching for not been discovered , nor the slab of marble which covered it were led to it by the roaring of a lion, which, crouching it disturbed, but upon it thoy found tho dead body of by it, had guarded it, holding the golden key in its mouth . Galaad, an eminent brother and Chief of the Levites. Ho Upon the approach of the High Priest and the Levites ho had been entrusted with tho custody of the Sacred Vault laid doAYn the key and withdrew. Hence upon tho golden and the care of the lamps that burned continually." key worn by tho Treasurer you see the initials of these Removing the body and descending into the vault words, ' In arc leonis verbum inveni.' ' In the lion's mouth they erased the sacred letters from the plate of gold, broke I found the word. This plate of gold was melted down , tho plate to pieces, placed the cube of agate in a corner of made into an image of Dagon by the Philistines who took the vault, covered it with rubbish , extinguished the lamp it in battle. aud overturned tho pedestal ; then they buried Bro. Galaad " David intended to build a temple to God, but in the vault (giving him a Masonic funeral of course) ; bequeathed the enterprise to Solomon , his son , and they then ascended and covered the place, &c. Solomon selected a place near Jerusalem ; but finding It was then determined never again to wr rite the namo, overthrown columns of Enoch's temple, and sup- but hand it down by tradition in syllables without ever posing them to be the rniins of a heathen temple, and pronouncing tho entire word. . . . Once in each year the not wishing to select a desecrated spot, selected Mount word was repeated by syllables in the Temple, the brethren Moriah for the site of his temple to the true God. Under forming a circle, the High Priest repeating the syllables to this temple he built a secret vault, the approach to which a brother on the right, who repeated them to tho one next was through eight other vaults, all under the ground , to him, and so they passed round the circle and returned and to which a long and narrow passage led under the to the High Priest. . . . king's palace. In the ninth apartment was placed a " Finally, when the time arrived that the Christian twisted column of white marble, on which it was intended Princes entered into a league to free the Holy Land from to place the ark, and in this apartment he held his private the oppression of tho Infidels, tho good and virtuous conferences with King Hiram of Tyre, and H.A., they Masons . . . offered their services to the confederates, only knowing the way by which it was approached. upon condition that they should have a chief of their own Solomon proposed to erect a temple of Justice, and election , aud whoso name was only made known in the selected as a site the spot where Enoch's temple had stood , hour of battle, which being granted, they accepted their and to that end directed that the fallen columns and rub- standard and departed. " bish should be removed. Gibulnm, Joabevfc and Stolkin The last paragraph informs us that the Princes and the were selected to survey the ground and lay off the found- Knights were so delighted with the Masons that all the ation." best of the Crusaders wore Masonized , and so it " spread far and wide through a succession of ages to the present THE THSTORY CONTINUED Ifl 'HIE VOURTti ENTH IrEGKEE. day." "My brother, you were informed in tho degree of the " Consistency " is called a " jewel," but it is certainly not Royal Arch that King Solomon builded a secret vault, a Masonic jewel. Here we have three rituals of the Royal the approach to which was through eight other vaults, Arch. According to the English Ritual the great secret all under the ground, and to which a long and narrow was discovered at the building of the second Temple. passage led from the palace. The ninth arch or vault was According to the old French ritual the secret was not dis- immediately under the Holy of Holies of the Temple. In covered until after the destruction of the last Temple. that apartment Solomon held private conferences with And according to the A. and A, ritual the secret from the King Hiram and Hiram Abiff. After tho death of Hiram days of oolomon to the present t ime was never lost at all. Abiff the two kings ceased to visit it, resolving- not to do Again , the old French ritual informs us that Brothers so until that time they should select one to fill his place, Mahabon, Jachin and Boaz were Solomon 's confidential and that until that time they would make known the sacred friends ; but those three old worthies were discarded from name to no one. After Adomoram , Joaberfc and Stolkin the Royal Arch degree both by the English and the had discovered the cube of agate and the mysterious name, A. and A. ritual tinkers. Still again, according to the old and had delivered it to King Solomon, the two kings French ritual, Brothers Gibulum, Joaberfc and Stolkin determined to deposit it in the secret vault, permit the (Joabert and Stolkin were the brethren who on that oc- three Masters who discovered it to bo present, make casion pulled Bro. Gibulum with the rope out of the vault) known to them the true pronunciation of the ineffable were contemporaries of the Emperor Titus ; tho A. and A. word, constitute the last degree of ancient Craft Masonry. luminaries make those worthies contemporaries of King [Query : Will there ever be a last to ancient Craft Solomon while tho tinkers of the English R.A. ritual have Masonry ?] and term it Grand Elect, Perfect and Sublime expelled Joaberfc and Stolkin from all connection with the Masons. The cube of agate was so deposited. Masonic fraternity. There aro also other discrepancies " After the twelve Princes of Ameth, the nine Elect and which I shall call attention to at some future time. But in the Chief Architect were admitted to this degree. The one part of the story the old French ritual and the A. and A. secret vault was thereafter called Sacred Vault and was ritual most singularl y coincide, viz., their sudden transi- originally built by Hirarn Abiff, and none bnt Grand, Elect, tion in their narratives from the days of Zerubbabel, or of Perfect and Sublime Masons knew of its existence, or knew Titus, down to the Crusaders and Templarism. other than the substitute word. —Masonic Truth. " The Temple was completed in the year 3000—six (To be continued.) years, six months and ton days after King Solomon had laid the first corner stone, and its completion was cele- ANOTHER D INNER .—Such was the shout on Wednesday outside brated with great pomp and splendid magnificence. tho Hall of the Loudon Cottago Mission at Salraon's-lane, Limehonse, " Subsequently, while the Temple was being dedicated , from the hundreds of hungry children who, with their clatter of King Solomon conferred this sublime degree on the twentv- spoons and basons , were waiting to see whether or no there was to be five brethren we have mentioned, and in the form you have any Irish stew this week, and, happ ily for them, there was ,- bat they but now witnessed. little knew how nearly it had been a case of an empty copper, for Mi-. Anstin , the indefati gable Director, assures us that it was only =.f =» * * % with the greatest difficulty that he saved his starving crowd from what wonld have been to them a bitter disappointment, Now, the " On the second day [after the Templo was dedicated] question is, "What is to be done next week ?—for withont immediate an audience was given to all Masons, from the degree of hel p from those able to assist in this good work, dinner party there Master to the Royal Arch, and all vacancies were filled . will be none, and tho great hall will be empty. Let us earnestly On the third day King Solomon devoted his time to hope this will not be so. Surely there are kind and charitable hearts advancing who will SOJ that timely aid is given , aud forward their contributions and raising Fellow Crafts and Entered Appren- as soon as they read these lines to Mr. Austin, 4J- Finsbury-pave- tices, ment, E.G., who will most gladly and gratefully receive them. and awkward, with a pleasant bright wit under hot* rusticity. Mr. THE THEATRES. Hare as Touchstone :—To this representation wo all looked forward as an opportunit y for this gifted actor, and we are sure Mr. Haro is as little satisfied as those who would so willingly praise him. Mr. Vezin lends his high-bred manner and perfect elocution to Jacques PBINCE'S. once more, but tho noble melancholy of the " Seven Ages " seemed to " TXTORTH makes the man," sang Alexander Pope ; but Worth lack somethiug, spoken as it was among thoso well-dressed, banished » » fails to make an artist, even with so pretty a lay figure as lords, who evidently were not enjoying thoir forest pic-nic. Mr. Mrs. Langtry offers the great man millinor. " The School for Cellier 's music for the songs is doubtless graceful, but how can we Scandal," produced on Tuesday night at the Prince's, dragged its praise that which has robbed us of thoso sweet old tunes we older alow length along from eight o'clook till midnight. Sumptuous folks must over associate with the sweetest lyrics Shakespear has mtonors, Chippendalo furniture, and splendid costumes, changed at given us ? every opportunity, showed lavish outlay in mounting the play, but though stalls and dress circle felt a feeble enthusiasm for these things, they poorly compensated the tedium of the dreary waits THE PRINCESS'S. entailed. Mrs. Laugtry as Lady Teazle is pleasing in tho light comedy scones ; she is the graceful lady of fashion without aid fro m " TTAMLET " at tho Princess's has attained and passed its ban. -l-X histrionic art ; but she does not indicate beneath the acquired dredth night, with tho popularity its first representation evoked in no degreo social veneer tho high-spirited true-hearted country girl, who never lessoned. Tho fi fth act closed on the 5th , February for the hundredth really bolongs to the clique of the Candours and Backbites. Thon , time, amid plaudits even more enthu- siastic than those that general l groet the gifted actor and generous in tho groat screen scene, whero Miss Litton or Miss Ada y manager, who was ovidentl y compollod , in spite of himself, to re- Cavendish showed us, not the rage of the humiliated lady of fashion, but the heart agony of a true woman degraded in spond to tho demand for a speech. Happily custom and warning ex- , perience has taught Mr. Barrett her own eyes, Mrs. Langtry sorely fails to grasp the that though tho critical audience situation. She hides her face when we should read on it tho story with whom one almost seoms to clasp hands in the excitement of of tho awakening from a dream of folly ; and when, abashed and thoso great waves of emotion and applause may be warmly sympa- thetic the solf-convicted , we should soo how this honest-hearted country girl , hand-clasp and the responsivo pulse must be wanting in tho will emerge out of tho desperate entanglement to win back happiness " morning paper , and therefore, in Mr. Barrett s own words, aud her husband' y exit "it is canny to say nowt." At tho samo time he gracefully acknow- s love, Mrs. Langtry makes a heavy traged , lod and fails to awaken sympath in tho audience for the personage sho ged tho favour that had rewarded the work done by hira and hia y company ; he also represents. Much expectation had been excited by the cast, but pronounced the good augury that in two other though Mr. Farren theatres Shakespear had found welcome. Doubtless never has gave us Sir Peter with all tho delicate refinement 1 con. and finish of which at the presont day, Hamlet excited higher interest or given occasion for more , perhaps, he alone possesses, in the secret, and Mr. Coghlan made an excellent Charle3 dashing and troversy. Mr. Barrett can show good justification for his reading, , the essential l volatile, there was much disappointment iu store as regards the y living, suffering, sympathetic embodiment he has given us. There is this charm in that each ac' ive us a Joseph Surface of Mr. Beerboh m Tree. The plausible, hi h-bred , the play, or may g g new Hamlet and vet each, bo true. Tho character like a faceted fascinating man of the world, who hoodwinks alike clear witted , , diamond shows this or that colour as the light falls on it. One of Lady Teazle and his cynical associates, is certainly not realised. A , Sunday-school teacher could nob bo taken iu by such an embryonic the great charms of the present revival has been the restoration of tuous scoundrel ; still we finished tho king to his proper importance in tho play. Tho volup will hazard no final jud gment. A very much due to passion and effective Joseph is quite within this clever actor's grasp. " smiling villain," whose crimes are as for the Queen as for greed of power, has in Mr. Wil- Mrs. Arthur Stirling played carefully, but without tho breadth and unction which should make htful Iard a fine embodiment, and time has much refined and Mrs. Candour one of the most delig tlake who playa figures on tho stage. We trust the p ht will given finish to the portraiture. Miss Eas , lay, after the first nig , greatly elaborating the final run closer, and that on a second visit the charms of the deep Ophelia with much care, is in danger of scene and making the very realism of her madness destructive to the fautcuils will not be so tempting for an occasional nap. , grace and dignity which should ever distinguish tragedy from melo- drama. The stately beanty of Miss Leighton is of great value in her presentment of the queen ; we see a woman of whom Claudius declares, Gertrude " lives but in his (Hamlet's) looks "—and, as the ST. JAMES'S. queen , we scarcel y feel the mother. There is a grim earnestness in Mr. George Barrett's gravedigger which keeps the part well within IT is not a wholly pleasant duty to record this latest version of " As , yon like it." The management of the St. James's have assuredly the prevailing minor key ; it is exceedingly fine , and with true touch of spared neither thought, toil, nor cost to make the production a success, comedy in its rendering. Though lovers of Shakespeare must regret but we fear, unless more vigorous life and good brisk out of door spirit they bid farewell to Macready's " Sweet Prince," we believe Mr, be imparted , thore must be disappointment for all concerned. Barrett s jud gment will again secure a great success in tho new St. James's boasfc3 one of the best companies in London , and in "Brutus ," for which theatregoers are now impatiently looking for- Mrs. Kendal surely one ofL the fairest, as she is undoubtedl y among ward . Not at the Princesses need tho manager fear " thore is no the most gifted artists who honour the stage. The park aud tho money bid for argument, unless tho poet and Iho player wont to cuffs forest scenery is exquisite. Surely such grass, such mossy stems on the question." and umbrageous boughs have never been lighted by artificial sunli ght before, nor the sweet lyrics of Shakspearo sung to such sylva n accompaniment of babbling brooklet. The costumes are careful A special meeting of tbe Provincial Grand Lodge of studies of the fantastic period chosen. Wo seem to see a dozen Leicestershire and Rutland will be held on Monday next, pictures by Mabnse or Schwartz made living men and women. The IGth inst., at tho Freemasons' Hall , Hal ford Street, Meiningeu management would have nothing to teach this St. James' when the Lodgo of the Golden Fleece No. 2081 crowd as to naturalness of action. The scene at the wrestling match Leicester, , , is one of the most brilliant and effective we have ever witnessed. Groups will be constituted and dedicated in ancient form. The form and reform under tho spreading boughs of grand old cedars on Provincial Grand Lodge will be opened afc 3'15 p.m., and one side of the stage, —though it is difficult to believe this is a stage after the calling over of the Provincial roll and the trans- and not a stately sun-lighted park. On the other rises tho massive action of other formal business the new Lodse will be carved stono front of tho ancient chateau. A pretty quaint group is consecrated. The W.M. designate having been installed j produced by the steeple capped nurse and her young charges, who come into the balcony to enjoy the festival. Mr. Kendal in this he will proceed to invest his Officers , invite propositions, scene—as in the precediug one with his " wicked brother " Oliver— and then close the Lod ge. The Deputy Provincial Grand was at his best, manly aud self-possessed. He looked Orlando to Master—Bro. S. S. Partridge—will then call attention to the life j handsome, graceful and young, as Orlando should be; but the forthcoming election of Grand 't reasurer of England , where the id yllic and ideal lover should be shown us Mr. Kendal and will move " That the Provincial Grand Lod heartil evidentl y felt ill at ease. With the iutention of giving di gnity to the ge y part, he abdicates those pleasant gifts of true comedy he possesses, approves the candidature of a Provincial Brother for the and instead of the fascinating brilliant youth who should justif y office, and recommends W. Bro. John Woodal l Woodall P.M., Rosalind's sudden passion we have a most staid and serious—mi ght P.P.S.G.W. North and East Yorkshire, to the support of we not say, tedious—young man. We hope, however, with the greater the brethren of the Province." Any other business regu- case that will come familiarity. Mr. Kendal has , will follow mors larl brought before the Provincial Grand Lod ge will be yet to do his best, and assuredl y it will then be a very pleasant y interpretation. For tho Rosalind of Mrs. Kendal , tho stuge has transacted , and then Prov. Grand Lod ge will be closed. A rarely seen a brighter , a more refined , or one more charming banquet will be served at the Hall afc hal f past five, and as in every way. The Mad ge Robertson of earlier days has come a large attendance is expected , an early notification is back to U3, with all the girlish chatm and sweetness of requested from any brother intending to be present. The old , and with the added power of years of stud y. The each. arclmes3 and pre: ty petulance of the scene where Rosalind price of the tickets for dinner and dessert are 5s 6d would make Orlauci o woo her under her fei gned name was simp l y The attendance of brethren of other Provinces is invited by charming, whilst hev sinking of the enckoo song awoke the house to the Provincial Grand Lodoro. enthusiasm. Mrs. Kendal has undoubtedl y achieved an artistic trinmph , and if she could insp ire her coadjutor;, with her own spirit the revival would ba a delight for months to come. There is, how- We are asked to state that the ballots for Life Gove'nors ever, a generally subdued tone—all semis set in a minor key—a hi the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution for aged Free - "weight of melancholy weighs on all tho dramatis parsonic , except in masons and Widows of Freemasons, in which Bro. S'mn^on the case of the fair Celia , admirabl y portrayed by Miss Linda IJietz , who shines forth with a sprightlinoss and winsomenest i quite charm- J. Byng, 424 S.C. and P.M. 002 is Steward , will take p' =u:e ing. The debutaute, Miss Lea, also makes the meek Audrey one of ¦it Bro. MeekUm's, Alwyne Castle, St. PaulV-*o*d. Hi gh- the chief successes of the night. She is " enough " Audrey, rustic bury, on Friday evening, 20th February, at nine o'clook. present than was expected. I can hardly accept such an explana- RESPONDENCE. tion . The Province may be largo in extent, but the number of COR Lodges is not great—something like sixteen or seventeen I believe. We do not hold ourselves responsible for the opinions of our Cor. There is only ono Lodge in the town in which tho annual meeting of respondents. Prov. G. Lodge was held, and as only two hundred and thirty guests All Letters must hear the name and address of the Writer , not sat down to tho banquet , I am at a loss to conceive how it was that necessarily for publ ication, but as a guarantee of good f aith. any failnro occurred. No doubt the announcement that the Most Worshipful Grand Master would be present attracted a good many We cannot undertake to return rejected communications. brethren, but that was all tho more reason why ample provision should have boon made. I fear much soreness will arise onfc of this break-down ; I am sure somo of the brethren will have formed a REPORTING MASONIC MEETINGS. very bad opinion of the Norfolk Masons, and will not trust to their To the Editor of the FREEMASON 'S C HRONICLE . courtesy a second time. Tho whole mischief is to be attributed to a narrow clique, who monopolise all power, and whose estimate of ROTHER have often wondered why it is that DEAR SIR AND B ,—I themselves is abovo the appraisement of ordinary mortals. I am lo and legitimate report of the certain brethren object to a fair, simp , sure tho Norfolk brethren would disclaim all desire to be discour- and although I havo asked for proceedings of Lodge meetings , teous but others in their name have I fear done some damage to been able to get convincing answers. I know , , , , , reasons I have never thoir fair fame. that in a certain Lodge with which I am acquainted there aro two or three members who fill situations, the duties of which seom to I am, Dear Sir and Brother, clash with tho offices they hold in the Lodgo, and thereforo object Yours fraternally, to the publication of their names, it is not the mere record they object to, but the inference that is likely to be drawn from tho fact W ATCHMAN . that tho Lodge meets at five or half-past , a poriod of the day when perhaps their duties as employes aro not ended. The brethren I refor to do not attend at the opening of tho Lodge, except on special THE CLIFTONVILLE HOTEL , MARGATE. Prom my ersonal knowlodge of thorn I am sure thoy occasions. p rjMfJERE i?, OT nsod to be, a -gonera l opinion abroad that Margate names as worth brethren by neglecting , would not forfeit their good y *- by reason of tho loud and pretentious peoplo who frequent it is remains that they would be , their duties as citizens, yet the fact not among the most desirabl e of our pleasure resorts, and that thoir actions by a due , for liable to a false construction being put upon somo vagno roason we have never clearl beon able to understand of an interpreting clause, and this y , record , without tho addition its climate is not so favourablo to health as we shonld wish it to be. cannot be given without recording tho tirna of arriva l afc tho Lod go That owing to its easy access from a thing impossible and absurd. London a verv mixed class of of each member, visitors should find their way thither who miy happen to ba ia very natural •, but of lata Then thero is tho ca3e of the brother years, at all events ht object to his filling other offices , the town has grown considerably, and with Secretary, whose employers mig Cliftonville on ono side and so unfit him for work , and Wostgate on tho other, thero is now which might dotain hi in late at nigh t, ample accommodation for the quietest on the following day. IIo w far the casc3 I havo named influence and most exigent of holiday seekers. Then tho very fact of a largo and the brethren I do not know thoy are the only practical answers I important infirmary for , scrofulous patients having have ever met with against the reporting of Lodgo meetings. Tho beon established for years in close proximity objections referred to wero overcome by leaving out the names of to the harbour is undoniablo evidence ia favour of its being a healthful place, even had it not been the brethren concerned , a very easy and simplo roraedy. Those, again and again shown however who are against all publication , except by authorit are by tho most acceptable medical authority that, so far from its boing , y, nnhcalth either martinets or the victims of unnecessary fear. Sot a beggar y, thcro aro few spots whero hard-working people whose on horseback and ho will ride to tho devil ; put some soldior-3 in a systom needs renovating from time to time, or thoso who arc con- Masonic office and they will excommunicato all who dare to do stitutionally feeble, are more likely to regain or acqniro tone or anything that ba3 not received licence from or through them. Liko strength than Margate. Even the opinion which has found favour with many peop the Pharisees of old , they are sticklers for disci pline, but wanto.is in le that Margate is cold and wind y during the winter Bpirit. They aro jealous of their office, and construo actions into months is known to bo based on erroneous calculations, tho effect of offences in tho spirit of tyrants. I havo known two instances in the cold winds to which it is opeu from the north and oast being lessened b my own Masonic career where a choleric and pedantic soldier, aided very materially y tho son , the temperature of which is by a servile follower, exhibited all the narrow-mindedness of bigots. considerabl y higher than that of tho land. In fact, Margate stands hi h in favour with the medical These brethren were enemies to Lodge reports being published , g profession , and is yearly becoming except under circumstances they could either command or infiuenco. moro and more tbe resort of invalids. In theso circumstances wo I may add that tho Province to which thoy belong is not noted may bo excused for drawing attention to tho great improvements either for its charit y or courtesy. which have latterly bceu effected in the Cliftonville Ilotcl, which is In tho foregoing I havo merely referred to what has como under now under new proprietorshi p and new management. This hotel, my own notice, the larger question I Ieavo to other aud abler bauds. which is admirably situated in extensive grounds of its own , of about three acres, and sotno 150 feet above tho sea-level, has always stood Yours fraternall y, well in public estimation , but under the personal control of Mr. Q UEX . Lewis Jefferies, tho resident managing director, the Cliftonvillo must be looked upon as ono of tho lion s of the place, to say nothing of its position being outside the limits frequented by the less attractive class of excursionists. Everything has been done to bring tho hotol PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF NORFOLK. into admirable trim. Not only has it been enlarged and improved , but it has also been almost entirel y refurnished and To the Editor of the FREEMASON ' S CHRONICLE . redecorated , so that it is no exaggeration to suggest DEAR S IR AND B ROTHER ,— Hitherto Norfolk has not figured that, as regard s size, comfort, and appearance it, will com. prominently in the charitable movements connected with the pare favourably with other houses of tho same class at our Craft. T. wa3 pleased, therefore, to find that a scheme was set seaside resorts. But in order to render it available to persons of on foot at tho recent annual meeting of the Provincial Grand more modest means the management hayo adopted the excellent plan Lodge held at Lynn, for methodically organising subscri ptions of making, where desired, a fixed charge per person for the accom- in aid of tho Schools iu connection with the Order. Without modation usually required. That is to say, a customer pays half entering into the merits of the proposed plan I may say that a-gninca per day—from the 1st of October to the 30th of June, that if carried out with any thing like spirit it cannot fail to improve is, for nine months out of the twelve—aud in return ho receives fall the charitable status of the Province and the Institutions concerned. board and attendance, is assigned a bedroom for which the ordinary What I fear is that petty jealousies may retard the operation of the charge is 3s a night, and is permitted free acca?s to all the public scheme, and that a litigious spirit—the curse of Norfolk—may mar rooms in the hotel , namely, the splendid dining-room—90 feet by the hopes that may be raised. Time will tell. I hope it will be on 40 feet— tho coffee, drawing, reading aud writing, smoking and the side of charity, and not in favour of that egotism and selfish billiard rooms, &c, all of which face the sea and are luxuriousl y clanuisbness which disfi gures so much that is good amongst Norfolk furnished as well as most comfortably appointed. Tho adoption of Masons. th 13 plan deserves to be made generall y known. It reflects great In referring to what is recorded with regard to tho doings of the credit on tho managerial qualities of tho new proprietary body, Prov. G. Lodge, lam reminded of the omissions. I presume a banqnot and , having regard to the admirable and healty situation of tho hotol, followed labour ; indeed you say so in nine words, and that ia all we deserves a liberal return of patronago on the part of the public. Tho know abont it. Nothing is said abont service at church. I interpre t Cliftonville , under its present management , and with the character your silence to mean that on this occasion the practice adopted when it has alread y secured for comfort, and even tho luxury of its appoint- tho Grand Lodge met at Norwich had been departed from. If that ments, may confidentl y be recommended to all classos of visitors. were so, I am sorry for it, for I believe the service did much sood in ways that cannot be discussed here, but which most of the Norfolk brethren well understand. Mr. J. H. Cobbe (tho obliging acting Manager) Now, Sir, although you are silent about the banquet , I have reason announces that Ids First Annual Benefit will take place at to believe that you and others were treated with scant courtesy ou fclio Princess 's Theatre on Sat a relay morning, 21st February, that occasion. 1 hear from good authority that the management of afc 1*30, wheu " Hamlofc " will bo performed. tho whole affair was not a success, that brethren who came from a long distance, who had taken every precaution , were unable to be present at the banquet. It was onl y with diffi culty that they lloLtow.i v 's Oi.vcsrn.VT .v.vi ) J'ir.r.s combine both sanitivc and sanative could powers in u high f le^von -by the former term is understood their ability to pre- obtain admission to the proceedings of Gtand Lod ge. Under these serve health , by tho latter their capabilit y to restore health. With these reme- circumstances I can well understand why you gave no account of the dies :it hand , no invalid need 1)3 at fault to guide himself or herself safel y banquet. I know when Grand Lodge met at Norwich there was throngh the many trials to which every one is subjected during our long and otttimes movement winter.,. Coughseold-' , ulcerated UirocU, quinsies, whoop- no difficulty about banquet tickets. Why change tho tactics at Lynn ing cough , can bo sucec-sfuUy treated by well nibbing this Ointment upon the I am unable to discover, unless the reason is to on soug ht in the pre- chest, find by taking the I'ills. During damp, foggy weather iisthmaticiil sill'- sence of the Most Worshipful Grand Master his Royal Hi g hness the- IVi-crs will experience the utmost posdblo relief i'rom the inunction of the Ointment , aud all tender-cheated persons will save uudlcs.; misery by adopting Prince of Wales. It may be, ua you auv , that a largov number was this treatment. The General Committee of the Royal Masonic Institution balance ot £/42 2s Gd , and on tho 1st January 1885 for Boys held their regular monthly meeting at Free- £2072 9s lOd, or a balance of £1833 7s 4d , besides £1000 masons' Hall, London , on Saturday, 7th instant, under which had been invested. The total cap ital invested in the presidency of Bro. Raynham W. Stewart P.G.D. this fund was £26 ,000. The candidates were 77 and tho The usual formalities in reference to the minutes of the vacancies two. Ultimately it was resol ved to elect fifteen last meeting having been observed , the minutes of the widows at the May ballot , twelve to be entitled to imme- last Quarterly Court, and of the House Committee, were diate annuities, and threo to be deferred. A vote of thanks read for information, as also was a letter from the solicitors to the Chairman concluded tho proceedings. of Mrs. Creaton, thanking the Institution for the resolution of sympathy with her on the death of Colonel Creaton. The Report of the Audit Committee was next submitted , and then two petitions on behalf of candidates seeking ROYAL ARCH. admission to the School were considered ; one of these was accepted, the other rejected. Two vacancies on the House Committee were reported , and the following GROVE CHAPTER, No. 410. brethren were nominated to fill them :—Charles Bolton , CONVOCATION of this old and flourishing Chapter was held T. Hastings Miller, Henry Venn, and W. H. Saunders. A afc tho Swan Hotel , Leafchorhead , Surrey, on Saturday, the Other formal business, including a vote of thanks to the 31st January. Comps. G. D. Lister M.E.Z., C. B. Fo3ter P.Z. as H., C. Greenwood jun. J., P.Z. s II. J. Dumas, Charles Greenwood , G. H. Chairman, having been attended to, the proceedings Haydon , C. Litchfield , Rhys Williams, J. Dyer, and others. Comp. were brought to a conclusion. John Charlton M.E.Z. elect was nufortnnatoly unable to attend in consequence of illness. Comps. C. Groenwood jun. and T. Dyer were respectively installed in tho chairs of II. and J., with great impros- siveeess aud solemnity. A ballot took place for Bro. Henry Harris The Committee of tho Royal Masonic Benevolent 1361 as a candidate for exaltation , which rosultod unanimously in his Institution met on Wednesday, the 11th instant, at Free- favour. A P.Z.'s jewel was presented to Comp. Lister in recognition Bro. of his services to tho Chapter as M.E.Z. during thi past year. The masons' Hall, London , under the presidency of P.Z.'s jewel, which was voted to Ex. Comp. Rhys Williams, M.D., for Raynham W. Stewart P.G.D. The minutes having been his services as M.E.Z , was duly presented to him in open Chap ter. confirmed , the death of three annuitants and of one We much regret to stato that since tho last meetiug of this Chapter, approved candidate was announced. A letter was read the highly-esteemed and beloved M.E.Z. elect, Comp. Joh n Charlton, from the solicitors of Mrs. Creaton , thanking the Institu- has been called to tho Grand Lodge above. Little did his Com- psnions think when mooting that thoir friend and Companion was so tion for their sympathy with her on the death of Colonel near his end. Ho had ouly recently returned from the East, and his Creaton ; and another from Miss Norris, acknowledging illness was thonghfc only to be of a temporary nature. the vote of condolence with her on the death of Brother James Norris the late Warden of tho Institution. Both were ordered to be entered on the minutes. A letter from EBOEACUM CHAPTER , No. 1611. Bro. G. B. Abbott, thanking the Committee for the compli- THE anuual meeting of this Chapter was held afc York, on the .3rd ment paid him in connection with his History of the instant, when thcro were present Comps. J. P. Seller M.E.Z., Institution, was also received. The report of the Institu- George Simpson II., J. Todd P.Z. as J., J. Kav S.E., T. B. Whytohead tion to be presented to Sir Michael Hicks Beaeh , Bart., P.Z. as S.N., A. T. 13. Turner as P.S., W. Lackenby and S. J. Dal ton M.P. was then passed, as also were the thanks of the Assfc. Sojs., and several other Companions. The installation of Committee for his coming- Principal s took place , and Comp. George Simpson was placed in the promised presidency at the chair of Z., by T. B. Whytohead P.Z. Comp. Millington II. elect being Festival. The question of the number of vacancies to be absent through illness, his chair was filled pro torn by Comp. Seller filled afc the next election was then considered. Brother P.Z., and Comp. T. B Why fcehead P.Z. was placed in tho chair of J. Terry reported that there would be 43 male candidates by Comp. J. Todd P.Z. Successful ballots were taken for Bro3. W. and 14 vacancies at the next election , aud 75 widows and Stephenson, E. Thackray, and C. L. Foster, and these brethren wore 2 vacancies. The state of the finances was as follows : Ho duly exalted by Comp. Seller P.Z., the mystical lecture being given by Comp. Wh yteho'id P.Z. Tho rest of tho Offi cers elect; worn did not expect the Festival would be as successful as the invested , as follows :—Comps. Jas. Kay S.E., J. Bloiikiu S.N' ., W. last by £2000 ; the last year's was the most successful tho Brown P.S., G. Ohanman and S. J. D.alton Assfc. Soj *,, G. L imb and Institution ever had. On the 1st January 1884 there W. Stephenson Stewards. Lettjrs of apongy woro rea l from C-v.np. was a balance on the male fund of £875 13s lid. On the J. S. Cumberland P.Z., and other Companions, and after " hearty 1st January so that good wishes " the Chapt ir was closed , tho rmmbor.s afterwards 1885 . the balance was £480 10s lOd , supping together afc the Queen's Ilofcol. the income had been exceeded by £389 3s Id. £1000 had been invested, and the total invested funds on the male branch was £39,450. It was thereupon proposed by Bro. Metropolitan Chapter of Improvement.— Th's Chapter , Charles Lacey, and seconded by Bro. George Bolton , that, which since its removal 'o tho Whita Hart , at the corner of Abohurch twenty males be elected on to the funds of tho Institution Lane, in Caution Strong has corisidprablv increased in numbers, hel I afc the May Election. S in reference to this its usual week l y rneefcimr on Tuesday, 10th insfc., when thero were peaking I),jw- matter Dr. le of present, Comps. Li I ley Z., Child It., I' oborts I , Levy S.N'., Jabez Hogg opposed the princi p snap P.S., and many oilier comp uimns. Iho ovrr-c-iiirl urns Comp. investing money, which he considered ought to be spent Brown occupied his usual pis ' l 'on ns S.E. and Preceptor of tho year by year as received. They had more applicants Chapter. The ceremony of exaltat ion was efficientl y and (wefnll y before them than ever, and he thought the whole rendered , Comp. Wells .being the candidate, -and under such able of the money subscribed should be expended tuition it is almost needless to say that; the Supreme Degree was in gon-i through in a manner which in any Chapter would justify the relief, to the best of their ability. He thought that high reputation which this school of irisf i-acti-m has sec ired. At the those who came after should provide for the wants of their conclusion of the ceremony Comp. Martin , of the S\ Thomas's times, feeling sure that the liberality of the Craft might Chapter , No. 142, and Oomp. Sfok>« , of lb." S'ookwell Chapter, N > . be relied on to meet every contingency. Whatever sum 1S39, wfire nn.inimnuslv elected members. It is intended to work ; was placed in the hands of the Committee by the Craft at fch'i ceremonies of Installn* - >n of Principals on t,h« s^ennd Tuesday in the months of March , A pril , «nd Maw That of M.nvsh will b> worked large, the Committee were justified in spending it in relief by the Preceptor Gamp. Rri' -vn , whilst thns'i of April an 1 May will of distress, but he did not think they were equal ly justified b •¦ work ¦(! by tin P i^fc a-i 1 Presar it I' riaei p ils wh > aiv in mib. 'r-i . T > j in saving it up. He hoped it would be decided t > t'uo3 . Roya.1 Arch Mas^ivs whi :iv> n-jpiri'n/ ro odi ^'ai honours , tho increase the number of vacancies. Broth or Edward F. Metropolitan Chapfc 'r of T-npr .vomeafc rlfi'S a r! vaa ' a/es which are Storr vare.ly to !)•'. met with , inasmuch t*'-at , unlike Lo hjos, of Instrucfchvi , P.M. and Treasurer No. 22 followed , supporting ;t Bro. the Chnpti rs of Improvement are " 1%:»v and far i> .voeii ." Indupcjnd- Hogg's rrgmnents, and urging that the Institntio i eutly of this , at nil time -; the true spirit of I'Yeonu3 mry p-waila, had no ri ght to accumulate a large reserve fund. Bro. for when once ;i brofclra - is admitted into this conclave he is kindly Kayuliam Stewart pointed out it must be remembered tiu receive.!, and he feels tlui fc brotherly love here reign;; sapr-me. annuitants were elected for life, and asked what was to h done if in the future they had not pu fficient funds to pa;, the annuities with? Bro. C. II. Webb adop ted a siirnhu The following Dinners were held at the Freemasons course of argument, and thought the Committee would be Tavern during the week ending 14th Fobriniry :—¦ justifi ed iu adhering to the original proposition—to elect 14 Monday—S 1" . George's and Corner Stone f,o'l^e, L >i gh Lilg- male annuitants. Ulcimatelv a vote was taken , when it Tuesday—Nat ional Peristeraiu'.; Society, Jerusalem Chtr.it ¦;• ¦ was found that the amendment—to increase the number lo Urban Lo.d.cc, \Va.!d.-?ck In l^n. Vvavlnead.ry — Lm\_ : - ni' !¦'.' .lrditw twenty—had been carried b majority of one. Bro. Thursday—Caledoni in Society, Lod go of Llogularity, Polish X i.ii an: y a Frday- -Britannic Lod go Terry then explained the position of the Widows' Fund Lodee, Pil grim Lo'l vje. , BHfimi Lai-- - , , Eclectic Lod ge. Saturday—Duke of Cornwall Lol .,-e, Phuj ii.\ - as follows : — On the 1st January 1884 there was a Lodge. THE STAR AND GARTER HOTEL , KEW BRIDGE. B ROTHER JOHN BRILL, P ROPRIETOR .

ri",HE accommodation at tbis Popular Establishmen t for x MASONIO LODGE S AIST D CHAPTERS Will bo found of the most complete and perfect character. Wh® Soif e Mmms ate §Bmmo&wms & Will Aff©iaftl* THE BANQUET HALL WIL L SEAT OVER ONE HUNDRED GUESTS . The Culinary Arrangements embrace every modern feature. 9ytM giuMiM tix mum gwitll^fe, Mxmf §mmls, §nlfe, M (&m\m lg,Mt$. The Stock of WINES comprises all the BEST KNOWN BEANDS, and will be found in PEEFECT CONDITION. PRIVATE ROOMS FO LARQE OR SMALL PARTIES. GOOD STABLING. CARRIAGES, WAGONETTES, BRAKES, &c. ON HIRE. Scale of Charges and fur ther p articulars on app lication.

ROYAL THE IMPERIAL HOTEL, MASONIC BENEVOLENT INSTITUTION HOLBORN VIADUCT, LONDON, JOB j Adjoining tho TERMINUS of tho Loxvox CHATHAM and DOVKB R AILWAY., but AGED FREEMASONS AMD WIDOWS OF FREEMASONS distinct from the Viaduct Hotol. CROYDON. —t ot- THE BEST FURNISHED AND MOST COMFORTABLE HOTEL IN LONDON HOT & COLD WATER LAID ON IN ALL BED ROOMS Grand Patron and President : TIio appointments throughout so arranged an to His R OYAL H IGHNESS THE PRINCE or W ALES , K.G., &o., M.W.G.M. ensure domestic comfort. EVERY ACGOM MODAHON FOR MASONIC LODGE MEETINGS , THE AMimSAEY EE3TIYAI public pinners # liOrtmig ^mthfasts. OP TIIIS iirsTiTtmox WILL TAKE PLACE OX THB CBESADEB S LODGE , No. 1077, AND PJSBSEVERANCI ! LODGE , NO. 1743, HOLD THEIR MEETINGS AT THIS ESTAB LISHMENT. WEDN ESDAY, 25TH FEBRUARY 1885; GOOD COOKING, FINE WINES, MODERATE CHARGES. AT The Edison. Electric Light. FREEMASONS' TAVERN , GREAT QUEEN STREET , LONDON , TARIFF on APPLICATION to Bro. A. BEGBIE. urojr WHICH OCCASIOK f m The Et. Hon. Sir MICHAEL E. HICKS BEACH, Bart. JLP. §Lcrp [ iHnsimit f n^iiuttoii §S.aj)S, IUV. PROV. GRAND MASTER FOR GLOUCESTERSHIRE , —:o:— has been pleased to signify his intention of presiding. Brethren nro earnestly invited to accept the Office of Steward upon this occa- APRIL ELECTION, 1885. sion , and thoy will greatly obligo by forwarding thoir Names anil Masonic Rank, as soon as convenient, to the Secretary, who will gladly givo any —:o:— nformation required. Tho Votes aud Interests of the Governors and Subscribers ara most It is fraternally hoped that upon this occasion , owing to tho large number of earnestly solicited for a pplicants and the few vacancies, Brethren will use their influence to obtain donations towards the funds ot* the Institution , which ave much needed. JAMES TERRY. I'. Prov. G.S.W. Norths and Hunts, NEVILLE INNES CHAMBERLAIN, Secretary. Aged 10 years, 10th September 1385. Eldest son of the late Brother 4 Freemasons' Hull London , W.C. KoiiEKT Cn.vjn*Kun,A[\ , Locomotive Engineer of Rewari-Ferozpur State Railway, Pnnjaub, who died suddenly, afc Hissar, on tho 26th July ROYAL 1881, aged 42, from Heat Apoplexy, leaving a widow and two children without adeqnate means of support. Ho was initiated in Lodgo Corinth, No. 1122, Nagpnr, served as W.M. and Secretary over two Utemtic Iknebdctrf fitstitution, years j W.M. of Lodge Berar, No. 1619, Budneira - three years D.G.D. of Bombay, and a member of tho Grand Lodge of England. He -was VOTES AND INTEKEST ABE SOLICITED F 0 It a subscribing member until death. MRS. JANE TRIBE, aged 64, The case is strongly recommended by the Berar, Corinth, and I Bombay Lodges, and the undermentioned brethren .— Tribe who waa initiated 1858 WIDOW of Brother George Henry , j' in No. 60J Lyttelton , New Zealand ; joined No. (JO!) , (,'liristehurc h , Now Edward Tyrrell Lcitli , District Grand blaster Bombay. > Andrew Hay, P.D.D.U.lf. Bombay. Zealand ; was first Worshipful Master of No. 1211, Ross, New Zealand ; sub- ' sequently District Grand Chaplain Westland; and District Grand Treasurer * IV. firo . J. Perc y Lcith P.G.D. V.D.G.M. Bombay. North Island New Zealand . * Nathaniel G. Philips P.G.D. P.G.S.N, England, 23 Belgrave Road , S.W. , * G. Laurie P.D.D.M. for Turkey. Votes thankfully received by Charles Greenwood P.G.S.B. England , 01 Nelson Square, S.B. Mr. C. BECKING11AM, 115 Strand ; or by Astley Cooper, M.D., Surgeon-Major , Hissar. Bro. C. J. PERCEVAL (V.P.), 8 Thurloe Place, S.W. P. J. Lsville G. Sup. of Works Grand Lodge Bombay. * J. Bcavnn Phillips P.M. 071 P. Prov. CUV." Western Division South Wales. * Aaron Stono P.M. (571 P. Prov. G.W. Western Division South Wales. The Widow, being almost a stranger, earnestly hopes tho * William Bo wen P.M. 071 I' . Prov. G.D. Western Division South Wales. " Brotherhood" will help her at the next Election. * James lleywood, Constantinop le. * W. Harvey P.M . C.N7 P.Z. 107 Secretary and P.DXf. Secretary for Turkey. * G. Kenning Vice-Patron , P.M. VJ2 JU)- 16o71' .G.D. Midd., Upper Sydenham. G. S. Graham Past Provincial Grand Organist, St. John's Villa, Feruloa BEWMAURi Road , Balham ftill. William Sugg P.M. 33 P.Z. S3, I'ontroy , Nightingale Lane, Clapham Com- FASHIONABLE NEW LAWN GAME . mon , S.\V. * A. Withers P.M. St. Michael's Lodge, No. ill, Ponshurst Lodge, Ualham [REGISTERED AS THE ACT DIRECTS. Hill , S.W. LADIES and GENTLEMEN ; four or more players. Exer- .1. Nnwill , Ksfj., Nagpur , G'oriuth Lodge, No. WZ1 E.C. FOR * W. Wilkins T P.M. 'Mi, 103 Cannon Struct and B.-ittorsea Rise, cise ; healthful, varied , and amusing. Lawn 30 feet by in fect. Adapted lliivvw P. M. Old Concord Lodge, for Garden Parties, &c. ; ov for itidcors, in Hulls, Seating Rink s, &c. Baron 'sCourt Hotel , W.KensingLon. Eugene JJeliicosle W.M. J o^'7, UaJ'i; lloynl. HJ Regent Street, W. Orders received for Manufacturer by Dr. Water*, St. Michael' s Lodge, No. 211 , lilooiiisbuvy Square, W.O * A. .L Pritchard P.M. IU: *, J) Grneechurch Street, E.C.' Mr. A. S. ARROWSMITH , 80 New Bond Street , London, * G. Pritchard , Heath Street , Hampstead. WIIKRB A GAME IS O.V VI K W. (t. King, Secretary Old Concord Lodge, Charterhouse , K.fJ. Liberal Discouiit allowed, l bx* cash. * Tims. Spearing W.S. 002, Garfield House, Bullen Kond, Clapham Junctio. REVISED RUL ES , 2 ND EDITION , WITH DIAGRAM , SIX STAMPS. AV. W.Morgan W.M . St. Michael' s Lodge, No. 2U. Stevens P.M. Royal Kensington Ledge, No. 1U27, 39 Hi gh Street, liattcrsea , Prices :—£5 15s Od; £4 5s 8d; £2 10s Od: complete. S. VV. W. Radelifl'e P.M. and Secretary St. Michael's Lodge, No. 211, 11 Aldersgate BRO. J. A. COLLINGS, Organist 1G93, Chapter 1050, wonld bo Street, City. pleased to undertake the Musical Arrangements at Consecrating , Instal- • , &,c, &c. ation Meetings Proxies will he received by those marked thus * and hj the Grand- Terms, with Testimonial-; and names of Avtbtes, furnished on application, i ' Address J. A. OOLLINGS, 21 Lnndsccr Koad, Upper Holtoway, N. father, Rev. J. A. Chamberlain , 1 Mallinson Hood , Wandsworth Orchestral Bands for Masonic Balls, Soirees, &c. : Common , S.W. call on Bros. Cottebrune P.G.P., James Willing W.M. 1987, aud the Master of tho Lodgo of Prosperity, No. 65, Bro. Rich, to respond. Bro. Cottebrune P.G.P. remarked how pleased ho was to soo Bro. Buss present ; he hoped he would retain his health for many years. Bro. J. Willing followed ; 20 years ago he took his second degree in this Lodge, when Bro. D. II. Jacobs, still a respected P.M., was iu tho chair. He might state ho had nevor heard working done better, and he was sure tho W.M. would havo tho co-operation of a^^ ^^ ^ ^ a tho brethren, as all would acknowledge ho deserved. Bro. Rich said he was proud to havo an opportnnity to return thanks on bohalf of the Visitors. Tho W.M. was also an officer of fcho Prospavity Lodge. At tho close of his year of office iu No. 27, ho was sure they would say Bro. Haynes had conducted the business with credit. The INSTALLATION MEETINGS, &C. tiext toast was tho health of tho Immediato Past Master Bro. March ; :0: in acknowledgment of his distinguished services tho Lodgo had voted him a jewel. He (the W.M.) had great pleasure in placing it on his EGYPTIAN LODGE, No. 27. breast ; he felt a pride in doing so, as tho wearer was worthy of it. The PTIHE installation meeting of this ancient and flourishing Lodgo was Past Master's jowel of this Lodgo is always looked on with respect. -1- held on the 5tb inst., at Anderton's Hotel , Flcot-strcet, and was It has for its motto tho appropriate words, "• Palmarn qui Meruit numerously attended by members and many distinguished visitors. Ferat." This jewel tho immediate Past Master has fully deserved. Lodgo was opened nnder the presidency of the W.M. Bro. Muroli . Bro. March, in reply, said he could hardly find words to express his Present : Bros. Haynes S. W., Halo J.W., Buss A.G. Sec. Trens., pleasm o at tho kiud and feeling remarks of tho W.M. The Lodgo Poole P.M. Sec, Dixon S.D., Webster J.D., Todd I.G. ; P.M.'s had votod him a jewel, which he should always prize. He was Grammer, Harrison, Maid well, Lamblo, Conlson , Libbis, Grcou , Cnth- initiated in tho Lodge eleven yoai'3 since, and hoped ho should novor bortson. Visitors—Bros. Hogg P.G.D., Cubitfc P.G.P., Cottebrnne repent being a Past Master of it. Ho hopod to be a useful member P.G.P., Schadler P.M. 65, Smith 11(58 , Leant 701, Wells P.P.G.S. in tho future ; his services would always be afc tho command of the Kent, Roberts P.M. 65, Hawkins P.M. 1693, Newton P.M. 174, members. Tho W.M. then proposed the toast of tho Installing Chicken P.M. 05, Bibra 1GG9, Schraedor, Bygravo 25, Spill 174, Master, Bro. T. J. Maidwell. Tho;o who had passed the chair Johnson 86, Read P.M. 145, Rich W.M. 65, Walker 65, Brown P.M. 65, could not have hoard without pleasuro his delivery of tho beautiful Willing W.M. 1987 , P.M. 177 1507 174 1 1319 , Dodson P.M. 860, ritnal. Tho members had also to thank him for the courtesy ho had Turner P.M. 1008 , Terry P.P.G.S.W. Norths aud Hunts, Lee displayed during his Mastership, and would ever remember his ex- r.A.G.S. Middx., Chapman P.M. 1922 , Graham P.G.S. Middx., celleut working. It must have entailed ou him a great amount of Ross P.M. 1216, Gillespie 1685, Webb P.M. 179 , Gunn 170G, Jack- labour and study to enable him to perfect himself as he had doue. son 8G0, Herald Go, SchavUu, Hanson, Taylor P.M. 141 , Levy P.M. He (the W.M .) hoped the brethren,would drink health aud prosperity 1SS, &c. After Lodge bad been formally constituted , the minutes to Bro. Maidwell. The Installing Master, in reply, said if tho were confirmed, aud Bros. Davis and Burt woro passed to tho second brethren thought tho ceremony had been reudered to their satisfac- degree, in a perfect manner. Tho report of tho Audit Committee tion , he was content. If his services woro required at any time they was read and adopted ; it showed tho General and Benevolent were always at command. The toast of the P.M.'s was next given. Funds wore iu a prosperous condition. A Board of Installed Masters Tho W.M. said they could boast of a grand array ; to them the was opened , and Bro. E. B. Hay MM S.W. and W.M. elect was pre- W.M. for tho time looked for assistance • they woro in every way souted, and, in the presence of 31 W.M.'s and P.M.'s, dul y installed qual i fied to render it. Bro. H. G. Buss P.M. and Treasurer responded. into the chair, tho ceremony being conducted by Bro. T. J. Maid- Uo thanked the W.M. for the kind words he had spoken, also he well P.M., who was deservedly complimented on tho conclusion of thanked tho brethren most hoartily; ho trusted ho had done his tho ceremony. Tho lay brethren having boon readmitted, tho W.M. duty to tho host of his ability ; he did tho same for tho Grand was sainted according to ancient custom. He then in appropriate Lodge. lie knew ho had gained many friends in tho Craft, and terms appointed and invested his Officers :—J. March I.P.M., M, boasted ho had made no enemies. He had beon a member of tho Halo S.W., Webster J.W., IT. G. Buss A.G.S. Treas., who received Lod go 10 yoars, aud his solo aim was to promote its welfare and in- a porfect ovation ou his re-investment ; J. B. Poolo P.M. Sec , terest. In speaking ou behalf of the Masonic Charities tho W.M. Dixon S.D., C. B. Todd J.D., Easton I.G., D. II. Jacobs P.M. W.S., hoped to serve as Steward next year. Bro. Tony., the worthy repre- Robinson D.C, Dixon A.W.S., Potter P. M. Tyler. Bro. March sentative of tho Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , wa3 present. I.P.M. acted as D.C. A pplause followed the investment of tho He was sure ho would do justice in responding to the toast. Bro. Officers. Routine work followed , four gentlemen were proposed for Terry made an eloquent repl y. This Lod go will bear comparison initiation : hearty good wishes were given by the Visitors, and tho with any other in tho Craft as regards its charitable proclivities. Lodgo was closed nntil March. The brethren, 80 in number, sat After referring to the fact that the Election to the Schools took place down to a sumptnons banquet and dessert. The tables were florall y every six months, as against an annual election in the case of tho decorated , and button-holes wero provided for each gnest. Benevolent Institution , Bro. Terry stated that inasmuch as there The menu card , artisticall y designed by tho W.M., represented tho were 30 Candidates for tho Girls' School , out of whom 22 were to March in the Desert of Egyp t, and was much admired. Grace be elected , and in tho case of the Boj's 25 wore to be elected ont of 45 having been sung, the W.M. gave the toast of tho Queen and the candidates ; with the Benevolent Institution thore were 43 mato can- Craft, tho health of the M.W.G.M. H.R.H. tho Princo of didates and but 14 vacancies ; while as regards tho women , at that Wales, tho Pro Grand Master the Earl of Garuarvon , the time there wero 81 candidates, and not a single vacancy. However, Earl of Lathom tho Deputy Grand Master, and the rest of the Bro. Harrison P. M. is a Steward , and lie (Bro. Torry) hoped tho Grand Officers Present aud Past. He spok e of tho qualifications of Egyptian Lodgo would support him, and produce one of tho most the noble and distinguished brethren who were at tho head of the successful lists that this Lod ge had ever taken up. Bro. Harrison P. M. Order. On tho present occasion they wero honoured by tho pro- also made a most eloquent appeal for the Charities. The Treasurer senco of four Grand Officers : ho would call on Bro. Jabez Hogg P.G.D. aud Secretary of the Lod ge wero then complimented : also the War- to respond. Bro. Hogg, in repl y, said it was a pleasing duty to dens and Officers , tho W.M. warmly expatiating on their qualifica- respond to tho toast. Thero was no Lodge in London better able tions. Lie hopod they would support him. The Wardens and to show their qualifications than tho Egyptian , aud they had among Bro. C. B. Todd severall y responded. The Tyler's toast brought their members a brother respected by every one throughout the to a conclusion a very agreeable and harmonious evening. Bros. Craft. Personall II. Seharl.au, T. W. Hanson , R. J. Taylor P.M., Wakefield Reed, y he (Bro. Hogg) had known Bro. Buss over half 1 a century ; all will miss him when ho vacates his accustomed lace and J. W. T. Chapman contributed to tho harmony, and Bro. I.' . ^ p in Grand Lodge, a'id in the cilice, whore lie has ever been kind and Herold gavo special satisfaction to the brethren by his artistic genial , and had brought to bear so thi ¦roug h a knowledge of his play ing on the zither. duties. The Cra ft at larg e regretted lib) health precluded him from contiuning his official duties, but all hoped ho might be spared for many years. A few words moro ; it was a great privilege enjoyed by the Grand Officers , that of visiting Lodges ; for his part ho never LODGE Of UNION, No. 08. regretted the day he was initiated into tho Order. He was very TFI f'l installation meeting of this Lod ge was hold on Thursday, the pleased to see the working of the Lod ge, and to note the way his 5th inst . About fifty of tho brethren were present, amongst esteemed Brother Maidwell had installed tho W.M. : he was also whom were the Provincial Grand Wardens for Sussex , Bros. General gratified at the admirable manner in which tho W.M. had invested Randol ph and Major Dalbiae, tho Provincial Grand Secretary Bro. his Officers , and had presided. Bro. Haynes was one who he was sure Freeman , and representative? from many of the Lod ges in tho would carry out the duties required of him. Bro. March next rose ; Pr wince of Sussex , together with some from Hautg and tho Isle of he was proud for the first time to propr.ee the health of the. W.M., Wh .-ht . The W.M. Bro . Oliver Lloyd presided , and in tho mo st im. who was noted for the res pec: ho was held in by the brethren , who pixssive manner installed Lieut.-Col. Lord Al gernon Gordon Lennox had thoroughl y tested his ability. He was sure that at the exp ira- us 'ds successor in tho chair for the om-miig year. L< r 1 Al gernon tion of his year of office , Bro. Haynes would have tho same good sul sequent!v appointed and invested his Officer's , as follow:— wishes, and that he would deserve l.hein ; all the members trusted Tin;!. Lloy d I.P. M., Barrett S.W., Breach J.W., Divey Chap lain , that pros polity in every shape wonld at tend him. It was with great [[v.vos Secretary. Iuk peu S.D., Donv.m J.D.. BaquotT.G., Smith D.C, pleasure the W.M., who wag enthusiasticall y roceived , responded to Bm 'den and Ficlden Stewards. Bro. St. Clair, wdio had ut a previous tho toast. As regarded tho very strong words uttered by the I.P.M., raf .-ting been re-elected to the Office of Treasurer , was prevented ho mig ht say lie hoped to have a year of prosperity and Jiapp iue. -K. frti-.i attending by a severe bereavement. Bro. Dean , who had It was gratify ing to have so many friends around him , and to note accepted tho collar of Organist , waa kept away by the state of his the cordial manner in which the toast had been received. He had hca ' th. At the elm- of the bu.-inojs of the Lol gc, the brethren sat only been fivo yeats in the Lod ge, but he had Filled every office ou tho down to a banquet servnl in tho As-ombl y Itoom by Mr . Purchase, rungs of the ladder; he hoped he had done the duties to tlu ir satisfac- Of; be Hotel , who placed an excellent repast on tho tibles. Tho tion , and he thanked them -siuceri l y for putting him fovwaid , and room was decorated with choice pl-uits. kindl y lent by Mr. Moore. thus enabling him to occupy tho chair ; his best services would ai ways Thv usual Loyal and Masonic toasts wero dul y honoured , that of tho bo at their inimmnd. In speaking to the toast of the Visitors, the W.M. being given in eloquent terms by tho Mayor of Chichester W.M. said they wore so distinguished and numerous that he could (L'ro. Rupor J.'.P.J.G.W.), who made reference to tho distinguished hardly liud worda to enumerate, thoir muuy qualifications. Uo would services which the Leuuox family havo rendered to Maaoury, not only in the Lodge of Union and Promise, of Sussex, but in the posi- present position. Uo was not a young man, and had hardly looked tion of Grand Master of England, which was formally held by a Duke forward to ever taking tho foremost position in his Lodge, but of Richmond. A most enjoyable evening was spent, the speeches ho felt much encouraged by the way in which ho had been in- being interspersed with songs by Bro. R. Raynham , of the choir of vited to take command, and he trusted the Lodge would lose none of St. Paul's Cathedral. Bro. Miles (a visitor from Portsmouth), its Instre while under his guidance. In reply ing to the toast given Brokincey (of Basingstoke), and several of the brothron of the Lodge. in his hononr, Bro. Morgan tendered his thanks to Bro. Withers for the ready and valuable help he had given him during the evening.^ He regretted to say he was far from well, but ho knew the members LODGE OF ISRAEL, No. 205. would overlook his shortcomings. He had passed a very pleasant year of office. It was true there had been no initiates during tho THE Ball, which was held on tho 4th instant , at tho Cannon-street Hotel, in aid of the Benevolent Fund attached to thi3 Lodge, year, but it was an accepted fact that tho members of the Saint produced a very good result. Nearly 400 guests were present. The Michael's Lod ge did not desire a large addition to their number. It Grand Master His Royal Highness tho Prince of Wales had granted was an open question whether the vast accession lately made to its a dispensation for the brethren to wear Masonic clothing, and tho ranks was beneficial to Freemasonry. In any case it was now effect produced was very telling. The new banner of the Lodge, fully recognised that though there was no absolute restriction as to specially designed by the Rev. Marcus Haines, Chaplain, was tho number of members that might be elected , there was no desire deservedly admired. An excellent supper was provided by Bro. to make this a largo Lodge. However, should good and Rand, and served under tho superintendence of Mr. Lipman. Bro. true men present themselves, they would be sure to receive Henochsberg S.W., P.M. 1502, Chairman of the Ball Committee, a cordial greeting. At the present time the Lodgo was a united said it was not intended to give many toasts. The Committee, happy family, and it wa3 the sincere wish of one and all it might however, had been congratulated on the great success of tho Ball, long continue so. Bro. Morgan concluded by thanking the brethren but that success was due to the presence of the Ladies. What would for the way thoy had honoured him in drinking to the toast. the brethren havo don e without the ladies on such an occasion. He The toast of the Visitors was entrusted to Bro. Morgan, who on would therefore with all sincerity ask them to drink to the health of behalf of the Lodgo tendered a hearty greeting. Bros. Charles Lacey, the Ladies. This toast was heartily received. Tho company then Pilditch , Rickman , and others replied. Bro. Greenwood proposed the adjourned to the ball room, where dancing was resumed to the inspi- next toast—Success to the Masonic Charities, with which he asso- riting music of Bros. Cooto and Tinney's band , under the direction of ciated tho name of Bro. Binckes, Secretary of the Boys' School, Bro. Thaddeus Wells. The efficient services of Bro. Jarvis M.C. had who, in aoknowlodging the compliment, made one of the most elo- been secured . It is anticipated a good round sum will accrue to the quent and effective speeches wo have ever listened to, even from Benevolent Fund of the Lodge. this Prince of Orators. The Past Masters briefly replied for the com- pliment paid them by the Worshipful Master, and several of tho Officers acknowledged the reference made to their services. A goodly sum was contributed towards tho Stewardship of Brother ST. MICHAEL'S LODGE, No. 211. Past Master Withers, and a wish that he might take up a sub- THE installation meeting of this compact little Lodge took place stantial list seemed but to be father to the thought, as the support on Tuesday, the 10th instant, at tho Albion , Aldersgatc-street, given was universal. Somo capital singing varied the procedings, London, E.C. The Lodgo was opened by the W.M., Bro. W. W. and when the Tyler was summoned, all were agreed a most enjoyable Muj-an , who was supportod by his Officers and the following Past evening had been spent. Bro. Collings rendered excellent service Mafatti s :—Bros. Charles Greenwood Past G. Sword Bearer (Trea- as accompany ist during the evening. surer), W. Radch'ffe (Seoretary), F. J. Hentsch, Dr. Walters, Usher Back, Thos. E. Lavers, John Laver, &c. Amongst tho Visitors present were :—Fredk. Binckes P.G. Steward, Charles Lacey P.M. 174., G. King P.M . 172, C. E. Birch W.M. 1223, J. T. Pilditch P.M. STAR IN THE EAST, No. 050. 1420, II. M. Levy P.M. 188 W. G. Jennings 15S0 J. R. Rickman , , SPECIAL interest attached to the monthly meeting of this W.M. 890, R. J. Taylor P.M. 144, J. B. Stevens P.M. 1627 , A Lod go, at Harwich, Essex, on Tuesday evening from the fact that C. J. Craig S.W. 1223, W. Jones 511, J. A. Collings 1693 , part of the business was the initiation of the Mayor of the Borough, J. H. Kempster P.M. 1420, D. D. Robinson W.M. 975. who is said to be the most After Lodge had been formally constituted the minutes of last youthful Mayor in the kingdom , having only attained his 25th year. The ballot having beon unanimousl meeting wore read, confirmed and signed , Lodge was advanced to y declared in his favour, his Worsh i p duly presented himself and was tho third degree, and resumed, when Bro. P.M. Lavers presented tho W.M. elect Bro. T. H. Pierce for tho benefits initiated in a most impressive manner by Bro. F. R. Hales the W.M. of installation. In At the dinner which followed due course the Board of Installed Masters was the Lodge, the W.M. proposed the opened and tho new heal th of tho initiate Master placed in the chair. Tho brethren who had not , remarking how gratified he was that it had yet fallen to his lot to be tho donned tho levels wero re-admitted , the Master was saluted in the medium of introducing his Worship into Freemasonry. He was sure from what ho knew of Bro. Ward that three degrees, and he appointed and invested his Officers, as follow :-Bros. Henry Martin S.W., ho would become an activo Freemason , and he trusted that some day Edward Thring J.W., C. Green- his Worshi wood P.G.S.B. Treasurer, W. Radclifie P.M. Secretary, p would attain to tho chair of his mother Lodge. The Thomas Mayor hi responding, Crapper S.D., A. Dickson (named for) J.D., F. T. Bennett I.G., , thanked the brethren for the heartiness of A. thoir recep tion of him . It had long Green P.M. W.S., A. Withers P.M. D.C, and C. T. Spei been his earnest wish to join tho ght Order of Freemasonry. Ho had alway s understood Past Muster Tyler. Tho address to tho Master wns delivered that to bo a good by Bro. A. Withers P.M., that to the Wardens b Mason was to bo a food man , and ho thcrcfoiv Lusted , as time went y Bro. Radcliffo P.M., on , he should and the final one to the brethren by Bro. Morgan. The Auditors then prove himself to bo both. made their report . The accounts had been duly examined on tho previous Wednesday ; a Balance Shee t had been printed and dis- tributed amongst the members, and it was proposed , seconded, and BRECKNO CK LODGE, No. 651. carried unanimousl y, that the same bo adopted and entered on the MEETING was held on Thursday, 5th inc-fc., at Brecon. Pre- minutes. We may say here that the new Master enters upon his A sent :—Bros. Thomas Lawrence Lewis I.P.M. in tho chair, in duties with a substantial balance to the credit of the Lodge and , the absence of the Worshi p ful Master ; T. IL Price S.W., E. A. Wri ht with every prospect of a successful year of office. The W.M. now g J.W., Rev. M.P. Willia ms- Chap lain , J. A. Whittl e P.M. Sec , Robert rose to present the retiring Master with tho Lodge jewel , so unani- Owen S.D., John Tudor Org., mousl Rues T. Heins D.C, John Meredith y voted him afc tho last meeting. Bro. Peirce gracefully and H. W. Rowe Stewards alluded to the zeal Brother Morga n had alway , Lewis Williams I.G., John Evans Tyler, s shown in the Richard Webb P.M., John Morga n P.M. Visitors—Bro. tho W. welfare of the Lodge, and expressed the sincere pleasure Deputy Prov. Grand Master for the Eastern 'Divisiou of South Wales, it gave him to place ou his breast this souvenir of the breth - Marmadnko Tennant ren' ; J. R. Davies W.M . No. 1573, Thos. Sand- s respect and esteem. After a brief but ferven t acknowledg- brook W.M. elect 1573 ment had been made , and G. E. Mackie 1204. Tho principal , Bro. Withers, the indefatigable Master of business of tho evening was the installation the Ceremonies of the Lod ge of Bro. Thos. Howell , directed the attention of tho brethren Price S.W. into tho chair of W.M. for the ensuing to the fact that he had undertaken year. Bro. Price, the office of Steward for the by his nnremitting attention to the Craft in general and to next Festival of the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys this Lodge , and forcibly in particular, has deservedl y earned the honour which has been con- urged the claims of that Institution on the members of the Lod ge. ferred on him. The Deputy Prov. Grand Master performed the Bro . Greenwood then moved a resolution to the effect that a vote of ceremony of installation ten guineas be made from tho Lod in his usual impressive sty le. Tho Officers go Funds to head Bro. Withers's appointed and invested for the following y-ar were - list. Thi3 was immediately seconded and carried without . —Bros. U. O. A* , a dissen- May hery I.P.M., E. \: Wri ght S.W . , tien t voice. Some other items of business were then Robert Owen J.W., Rov. M. P. considered , Williams Chap lain , David Evans Trens., J. A. Whittle P.M. Sec hearty good wishes wero tendered , and Lod ge was closed! , Rocs T. Ileitis S.D., John Tudor J.D., John Meredith D.C, IT. The banquet , as is usual at this establishment, was W. Rowe I.G., Samuel Lewis Steward , and John Evans Tyler. Bros. capitally served. On the removal of the cloth tho W.M. Bro. T. L. Lewis P.M Peirce gave in sequence the toasts . and John Morgan P.M. wero deputed to servo on of the Queen and Craft, the the Provinc i al Grand Lod health of the M.W. the Grand Master ge Committee , and Bros. R. Webb and John , and tho Pro G. Master, the Morgan were appointed the Financo Committee Deputy G. Master, and the rest of the Grand Officers for tho ensuing , Present and twelve months. At. the (dose of the Lod go the brethren adjourned to Past, coupled with the name of Bro. Charles Greenwood , who replied. the Castle Hotel , where the customary banquet was served. Bro. Morgan , in proposing the toast of tho Worshi pful Master, re- ferred to the esteem in which Bro. Peirce was held by a!! the mem- bers. Bro. Peirce had shown some little hesitation in taking upon himself the duties of the chair, but ho (Bro. Moigan) could assure PRINCE OF WALES' LODGE, No. 1000. him he would have the undivided co-operation and support of all the riUIE regular meeting members. Bro. Peirce was an of this Lodge was held in the Masonic initiate of St. Michael's Lodge, had 1 Temple, Stopford Road served all the offices upward , aud would bring to bear . St. Holier, Jersey, on Wednesday upon his work evening, 4th February . In the a bsence of the W.M. the chair a sincere desire to sustaiu its presti ge. With every confidence was for a occupied by Bro. Newman I.P.M., and tho followini; Officers wore successful year he called on tho brethren to do honour to the toast. present :—Bros. Vincent S.W., Baudains J.W., Penouf P.M. Treas., After a song Bro. Peirce replied. He fully appreciated the honour Bois P.M. Secretary, Manger S.D., Goldsmith acting J.D. for W. that had been conferred on him by tho brethren elevating him to his Carcaud (abaor.it,), Siniou I.G., Rogera Tyler, ably agisted by his son , an energetic member of the Lod ge. The minutes of the last United Mariners ' Lodge of Instruction , No. 30.— regular meeting having been read and confirmed , Lodge was advanced The prosperity of this Lodge of Instruction , which was founded a to secoud and third decrees, whpn Pro. Neil was raised to the sub- little over a year ago, is evidenced by the increasing numbers who lime degree of a Master Mason by the acting W.M., who, in a most attend the weekly meetings held at the Lugard Tavern, Peckham . efficient and eloquent manner, conducted tho ceremonv. The Lodge On Wednesday evening there was a most satisfactory attendance, was lowered to the firs t deirre", and tho ballot taken for Messrs. W. when Bro. Garland occupied the chair, aud was supported by Bros. Gosling and Henry J. P. Wakeman ; fti each caso it proved unani- Dutton 960 as S.W., Webster J.W., Lampen Treasurer, Tokoly mous, and these gentlemen wero prepared and initiated in duo form Secretary, Wimble S.D., Belchamber J.D., Nomico I.G., and many and excellent style by Bro. Newman , tho working tools in the degroe other members and visitors. The usual preliminaries having been were presentod by Bro. Vincent S.W., who explained their nses at gone through, the ceremonies of initiation and passing were rehearsed , longth and tn a most impressive manner. Several propositions wero with Bro. Pierpoinfc W.M. 177 as candidate. The working was most then made, and a report from a Committee appointed to consider creditabl e to Bro. Garland , this being the first time in which he had alteration of Bye-Laws was read by Bro. Bois, an indefatigable essayed the duties of W.M. Whilst in tho second degree the first Past Master of this Lodge, and for several years its efficient section of the lectnre was worked by Bro. Belchambei-, and the Seoretary. Hearty good wishes were then expressed from a second by Bro. Tokely, and at the conclusion Bro. W. Dutton was number of visiting brethren from sister Lodges of Jersey, and unanimously chosen as W.M. for the next meeting. A cordial vote from a visiting brother from the Province of East Lancashire. of thanks was passed to Bro. Garland for the manner in which he The Lodge was then closed in dne form , and with solemn had sustained the duties of the ohair on his dibut in that capacity, prayer by Brother H. M. Bartlett P.M., who very cordially and as the worthy Preceptor, Bro. Martin, observed , he had given invited the visiting brethren to refreshment. This was served in the such satisfaction to tho Lodge of Instruction that greater things large dining-hall of the Temple, aud ably catered for by Bro. G. might be expected of him as he should make progress in the Craft. Rogers P.M., Tyler of this Lodge, with a good staff of assistants. On the Wednesday preceding the meeting above referred to, the Fifteen The formal Loyal and Masonio Toasts having boen proposed and en- Sections were worked at this Lodge of Instruction , when there was thusiastically accepted, Bro. H. M. Bartlett P.M., acting W.M. at tho a literally crowded attendance of members and visitors, under the festive board , proposed , in a few well-chosen words; tho toast of the presidency of Bro. Martin S.W. 879, aud tho esteemed Preceptor of Visitors, and called upon the brother from England to respond . Bro. the United Mariners Lodge of Instruction. By the way we under. Darbyshire, in reply, said :—W.M. and Brethren ,—Landing in Jersey stand that Bro. Martin has been appointed Preceptor of the Star- at noon to-day, I discovered that the steward (who had taken so Lodge of Instruction, held on Saturday evening, at the Five Bells, New much care of me during the passage) was a Mason , that ho Cross. No better successor to our esteemed Bro. Andrews could have belonged to a Lodge bearing the name of onr Grand Master, and that been found. On the occasion to which we refer, the first section was the members assembled that ni ght. To that meeting he very kindl y worked by Bro. Giddens, the second by Brother Wimble, the third invited me, and I can assure yon the visit has given me groat plea- by Bro. Bevis W.M. 879, the fourth by Bro. Belchamber, the fifth and sure. Your working has been excellent ; every Officer deserves sixth by Bro. Milbourn , and the seventh by Bro. Beavis. Lodgt praise, and your W.M. should be, and no doubt is, proud of such a having been opened in tho second degree, tho first section was staff. It has been my good fortune and privilege to visit many worked by Bro. Giddons, the second by Bro. Tokely, the third by Lodges, in all parts of England , but I havo rarely ever met with such Bro. Milbourn , and the fourth and fifth by Bro. Beavis. Lodge was a large aud efficient Lodge as this, the Prince of Wales. Now that then called from labour to refreshment, and on resuming in the you havo so many visitors from sister Lodges, it speaks volumes in third degree, the remainder of the sections were worked by Bros. your favour to see such harmonious gatherings, and it will be a Eedle, Tokel y, and Milbourn. A most enjoyable evening was passed, pleasing recollection in my Masonic career that I visited this island of and at tho close of the proceedings a cordial vote of thanks was Jersey and made tho acquaintance of so many efficient and kindly passed to Bro.' Martin for the valuable aid he had lent as Preceptor, brethren as I see before me to-night. I thank you sincerely for tho and for the interest he so continuously manifests iu this growing great Masonic treat, and for tho kindly manuer in which you, Sir, and vigorous Lodge of Instruction. have mentioned my name. 1 shall not fail on futnre occasions to refer to the visit with great delight, and I wish all good things to Confidence Lodge of Instruction , No. 193.— A meeting Prince of Wales Lodge, No. 1003. During the eveniug songs were waa held on Wednesday, 4th instant, at Bro. Maidwell's, Hercules given in good style, and a most enjoyable meeting waa brought to a Tavern, Leadenhall-street. Present :—Bros. J. Egan W.M., Little close at 11 o'clock. S.W., Norman J.W., Brown J.D., Foster I.G. ; P.M.'s Bros. Hollands, Webb, Maidwell ; Visitors—Bro. Fearnley, &c. Lodge opened in due form aud the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed by the W.M., Bro. Maidwell acting as candidate. Lodge was called off and on, and SAVILE LODGE, No. 1231. then opened in the second and third degrees. Lodge was resumed in the second degree, when Bro. Maidwell P.M. worked that part of THIS very prosperous Lodge held its regular meeting at Elland , on the installation ceremony which was convenient for the instruction tho 5th instant, under the presidency of the W.M. Bro. E. of tho brethren. Bro. Fearnley was elected a member . Farnoll supported by Bro. Emsley S.W., Smithies J.W., Sutcliffe , On Weduesday, 11th instant, Bros. Little W.M., Saint S.W., J.D., Dr. Whalley D.C Savilo I.P.M., Walker P.M., Rhodes I.G., , Egan J.W., Pitt Secretary, Gildersleve J.D., P.M.'s Bros. Webb, Green Tyler : J. Radcliffe, F. RadclifFe, Hallas, Lewis North , &o. Maidwell, Smith. Visitors—Bros. Pearce, Clare, &c. After Visitors—Bros. Lee Bolton and others. Lodge was opened , , , and the preliminaries, the minutes of the two previous meetings wero read minutes were read. Mr. Sutton was initiated into the mysteries of and confirmed. Lodge was opened in the second and third degrees Freemasonry by the W.M., the working tools being explained by and resumed when Bro. Clare offered to act as candidate for initiation by Bro. Walker; tho , Bro. Emsloy ; the north-east corner charge by and the ceremony was rehearsed , to the satisfaction and profi t of the Bro. Hallas. The ceremony was completed by a descri ption of tho brethren. Bro. Webb Preceptor worked the first section, assisted tracing board and historical part of this degree, which was g iven by by the brethren ; and the second by Bro. Pitt ; and third by Bro. Bro. Dr. Whalley D.G., in his usnal finished style. His fame as an Saint S.W. Bro. Clare was elected a member. Bro. Saint S.W. was elocutionist and dramatic reader is a great attraction , and amply elected to occupy the ohair on Wednesday next, at 7" 30. repays a visit to this prosperous Lodge. Royal Alfred Lodge of Instruction , No. 780.—A meeting was hold on Friday, 6th instant, at the Star and Garter SAINT LEONARD LODGE, No. 1766. Hotel , Kew Brid ge. Present—Bros. Thomas W.M., Botley S.W., Secretary, Sherring S.D., Wing J.D., Andrews THE usual monthly meeting of this Lodge was held at tho Town Sperring J.W., Botley Hall, Shoreditch , on Wednesday, the 4fch inst. Bro. James Treasurer and Preceptor, Caramell I.G. ; Bros. Norton , Turner, Funston W.M. presided , there being also present Bros. A. A. Cle- Botley. Lodge was opened , and the minutes of last meeting were ment I.P.M., L. Stean P.M., E. Benjamin P.M., J. A. Jones P.M., read , confirmed , and signed. Lodge was opened in the second , and E. Walker S.W., F. Matthews J.W., Rev. H. G. Henderson Chaplain , resumed to the first. The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro. J. Cox Sic, R, Drysdalo S.D., H. J. Thrower J.D., L. Harrison I.G., Turner candidate. Bro. Botley and tho brethren then worked the W. Beasley D.C, E. T. Clark, T. Douglass, Stewards, and J. Very first section of the first lecture. Lodge was resumed, and opened in Tyler. Thero was also a good attendance of members and visiting tho third degree. Bro. Andrews asked the questions. Lodge was brethren. A ballot was taken for Mr. W. H. Jones and Mr. W. E. closed in tho third and second degrees. Bro . F. Botley was elected Johnson, who being unanimousl y elected were impressively initiated W.M. for 13th February. The Benevolent Association is now iu full into tho mysteries of tho Craft by the W.M. and his Officers. Bro. operation ; the Secretary will be glad to receive names of brethren Funston intimated that the Chaplain and himsolf would represent who are willing to join. tho Lodge as Stewards afc the forthcoming Festival in aid of tho Royal Institution for Aged Freemasons and Widows of Freemasons. Tho The constitution of tho Portsmou th Temperance Lodge entire proceedings were of tho most harmonious character, and tho , new W.M. was heartil y congratulated on the success of the occasion. No. 2003, will bake place nb the Soldiers' Institute, High- street , Portsmouth, on Monday, 10th inst. The brethren will assemble at four o'clock p.m., and the Lodge will be Loughborough Lodge of Instruction , TTo . 22.—The now session of this Lodge was commenced on Monday, the 2nd inst., closely tylecl punctually at 4.30 p.m. Ihe ceremonies of at the Cambria Tavern , Cambria Road , Coal Harbour Lane, under consecration and installation will be conducted b y tho the Preceptor-ship of Brother Johnson W.M. 1320. Tho ceremony of R.W. W. "W. B. Beach , M.P., Provincial Grand Master, initiation was abl y rehearsed by Brother Banks 115, and the first assisted by Brother J. E. Le Peuvre D.P.G.M. and and fourth sections of tho lecture worked by Brother Wesfcley 136'. the Provincial Grand Officers. A banquet will be held at Brethren residing in this district aro o-rdiul l y invited to attend the Ports aiou'h at six o' meetings of this Lodrjc , whioh aro hold every Monday eveniug the Officers ' "House, Parade, , clock, through out the year, at 7'30 p.m. after- the Lorlr/e has been closed .

FUNERALS.—Bros. W. K. L. & G-. A. HUTTON, Coffin ;G20.—ToiuceuwrsTs C'oMjris.vcfj rr ;.—A I*.-J inplil ol- , IV) [)fl£c. -\ Ifo w to Open respectabl y from JJJO to -C500. S Htampj . U.M YEKS .t Co., t .'i^ur and Tobacco Makers and Undertakers, 17 Newcastle Street, Strand, W.C, Merchants , 100 Euston Road , London. Wholesale only, Telephone Xo. 7511. and 7 Home Villas, Forest Hill Road, Peckham Rye, S.E. 1 172—Henley, Three Crowns, North Woolwich (Instruction) 1510—Chancier, Old White Hart, Borough High Street, at 8. (Instruction) DIARY FOR THE WEEK. HW1—Ravensboumc, George Inn, Lewisham, at 7.30 Instruction) lti02—Sir Hugh Myddelton , King Edward VI., King Edward Street, Liverpool (Instruction) We shall be obliged if the Secretaries of the various LodgeS Rotul . N., at 3. list of their 1 (!05—New Finsbury Park, London Tavern , Fenehurch Street throughout tho Kingdom will favour us Jvith a U!i)5—Now Fuubury Park, Hovusoy Wood Tavern, FLiwfoiivy Park, at 8 (Inst) Days of Meetings, &c, as we have decided to insert only thos0 K07 -Eleanor, Trocadero, liroad-street-buildings, Liverpool-streot, 6.30 (Inst) that are verified by the Officers of the several Lodges. 1019—Brixton , Prince Regent Dulwioh-r.wd, Kast Crixton, at 8. (Instruction) Metropolitan Chapter of Improvement, White- Hart, Cannon Street, 6.30. R.A. 11—Enoch , Freemasons' Hall , W .C. R.A. 19—Mount Sinai, Anderton 's Hotel , Fleet-street SATUBDAY , 14th FEBRUARY. R.A. 26—Castle Chapter of Harmonv, 8 Air Street, Regent Street, W. 108—Loudon , Ship anil Turtle, LcauouliaU-strcot R.A. 186-Industry, Freomasons' Hall , W.C. ' Hall, W.O. R.A. 7iH-Camdon, The Moorgate. Moorgate Street, E.G., at 8 (Instruction) 173— I'luenix, Freemasons * 198—Percy , .lolly farmers' Tavern , Southgato-road . NL. at 3 (Instruction) R.A. 1318-Ebury, Freemasons Hall, W.C. 1275—Star Fivo Bells, 155 Now Cross-road, S.E., at 7. (Instruction) R .A. 13(>5—Clapton , White Hart Tavern , Clapton, at 8. (Instruction) , ' , K.C. 1328—Grauite , Freemasons' Hall, W.C. M.M. 23ft—Prince Leopold , Anderton s Hotel , Fleet-street 13(1 1—Karl ot* Zetland, Royal Edward, Triangle, Hackney, at 7 (Instructum) R.C. 15—Oxford and Cambridge, Masonic Hall , 33 Goldon Square 1126—The Great City, Cannon Street Hotel 213—Perseverance, Masonic Hall , Theatre-street, Norwich 111«—Mount Edgcumbo, Bridge Houso Hotel , Battcr.sca 2 i t—Merchants, Masonic Hall, Liverpool (Instruction) 1581—Loyalty and Charity, Star and Garter, Kcw Bridgo 2-is—True Love and Unity, Freemasons' Hal l , Brixham, Devon 1(10"—Loyalty, London Tavern, Fe.iclnirch Street 3-8-1—St. David , Masonic Rooms, Bangor. 1(>12—West Middlesex, Tho institute, Ealing •II I—Union , Masonic Hall , Reading 102 1—Kccleston , Crown and Anchor, 70 Kbury Street . S.W., at 7 (Instruction) 418—Mentnria , Mechanics' Institute, Hanloy 1(171—Mizpah .Albiou Hotel , Aldersgntc-strect KiS—Light , Great Western Hotol , Birmingham 1680—Puxton, Surrey Masonic Hall , Camberwoll (307— Alliance, Masonic Hall , Liverpool 17-13—Perseverance, Imperial Hotel , Holborn Viaduct 960—Bute, Masonic Hall, 9 Working-street, Cardiff. 190 1—Clerkctvwcll, Holborn Viaduct Hotel , E.G. 2012—Chiswick, Hampshire- Hog, King Streot, HammcrsmiUt, W. (I nstruct.) 1000 -Trogullow, Masonic Rooms , St. D.i.v, Scorrior, G'oruvv.ill Sinai Chapter of rranrovemont, Union. Air-street. Regent-st., W., at S 1052—Callendcr , Freemasons' Hall, Mauchostcr M.M. 231—Brixton , Anderton's Hotel , Fleet Street, E.C. 1089—Do Shurland, Fountain Hotel , Shccrnoss. 1113—Anglesoa , Bull Hotel, Llangefni 2000— Prudence, Masonic Hall , Leeds 127G—AVarren , Queen's Hotol , Birkenhead , Chcshiro R.A. 811—Yarborough , Royal Pavilion , Brightou 1325—Stanley, Masonic Hall, Liverpool 1 127—Percy, Masonic Hall , Maplc-streot , Newcastle MONDAY, 16th FEBRUARY. 1170—Chiltern , Town Hall, Dunstable 153-1 —Concord , George Hotel, Prestwich 1—Grand Masters', Freemasons' Tavern, W.C. 1551—Charity, Masonic Hall, New-street, Birmingham 8—British , Freemasons' Hall , W.C. 1-10 North Hill Street 21—Emulation 1570—Prince Arthur, , Liverpool , Albion , Aldevsgato-strect 1726—Gordon Assembly Room, Bognor 22—Loughborough , , Cumbria Tavern , Cambria Road, near Loughborougl:' 176(—Eleanor Cross, Masonic Hall , Abington-stroot, Northampton Junction , at 7.30. (Instruction) 1911—St. Augustine's, Shrewsbury Arms Hotel , Rugeloy 45—Strong Man, Excise Tavern , Old Broad Street, E.G., at 7 (Instruction) 171—Sincerity, Railway Tavern , Railway Place, Fcneh u rch Street, at 7. (In) R.A. -11—Royal Cumberland , Masonic Hall , Old Orchard Street, Bath 180—St. James's Union , Union Tavern, Air-street, W., at 8 (Instruction) R.A. 105—Fortitude, Httyshe Masonic Temple, Plymouth J185—Tranquillity, Guildhall Tavern , Grosham-street, E.C. R.A. 315—Royal Pavilion , Royal Pavilion , .Brighton 2J2—E uphrates, Mother Red Cap, High Street, Ciimdon Town, at 8. (lust). Ii'.A. 3P)—Alfred , Mnsouiv llnll , Alfred Street, Ox-ford 518—Wellington , White Swan, High-street, Deptford, at 8 (Instruction) R. A. 1 (6—Avalon , Town Hall , AVclh , Somerset 720—Panmure, Balham Hotel , Balham. R.A . -lliO—Perseverance , Castle Hotel , Ncweastle-under-Lvno 862—Whittington , Freemasons' Hall, W.C. R.A . 691—Oakley, Masonic Hall Church Street , Basingstoke 901—City ofLondon , Gresham-streot, E.C. R.A. 7fit—Fivwectt , Freemasons' Hall, West Hartlepool 907—Boyal Albert, Freemasons' Hall , W.C. R.A. 792—Oliver, Masonio Hall , Osborne Street, Great Grimsby 1159—Marquis of Dalhousie R.A. 801—Carnarvon, Masonic Hall, Havant , Freemasons' Hall, W.C. M.M ICG—East Sussex, Castle Hotel , Hastings 1-125—Hyde Park, Fountain Abbey , . Hotel Praed Street , Paddington , at S (Iu). M.M. 200—Amherst, Masonic Hall, Sandgate 1-M5—Prince Leopold , Printing Works, 202 Whitechapel .Road, E., at 7 (Inst.) 1489—Marquess of Ripon, Pe.nbury Tavern, Amhurst-rd., Hackney, at 7.30 (In) 1506—White Horse of Kent, Holborn Viaduct Hotel WEDNESDAY, 18th FEBRUARY. 1507—Metropolitan , Tho Moorgate, Finsbury Pavement, E.C, at 7.30 (Inst.) 1537—St. General Committee of Grand Lodge aud Lodgo of Benevolence, Froemasons Peter Westminster, Criterion, W. Hall , at 6 \ ™%~?°yal Commemoration , Railway Hotel , High Streot, Putney, at 8. (In.) Roman Road, Barnsbury, at 8 (Instruction) ~I lbnrn 3—Fidelity, Alfred , ?o2o ,9 * 40 South M°lton Street, Oxford Streot, W., at 8. (Inst.) 30—United Mariners', The Lugard, Peckham, at 7.30. (Instruction) ™—west Smithfield , Clarence Hotel, AWcvsgato Street, B.C. at 7 (Inst.) Windsor Castlo, Sonthwa rk Bridge Road, at 8. (Inst) ar 73—Mount Lebanon, iono £l:ede" Ro-vul Hotcl Mil° Kn(1 Roai1 corner of Burdett Road. (Inst) . Tavern , Greenwich S~Kingsland,' Cock ' Ho—St. George, Trafalgar Tavern, Highbury, N., at 8.30 (Instruction) Guildhall Tavern, Gresham-street, E.O. 1910—Shadwell Clerke 17-1—Sincerity, , Ladbroko Hall, Notting Hill 190—Oak , Freemasons' Hall, W.C. -i 12-pj, Hercules Tavern, Leadenhall-street, at 7.30 (Instruction) ?r ); '"Ionce, Ship and Turtle, Leadenhall Street 193—Confidence, MM. 1/3— Temple, Green Dragon Tavern , Stepney 228—United Strength , Tho Hope , Stanhopa Streot, Regents Park, 8 (Inst.) K.l. 128-Oxford and Cambridge, Masonic Hall, 33 Goldcu S^uaro 538—La Tolerance , Portland Hotel , Great Portland Street, at 8 (Inat) Balham Hotel , Balham, at 7 (Instruction) 77—Freedom, 720—Panmure. Clarendon Hotel, Cfraveseud 781—Merchant Navy, Silver Tavern , Burdett-road , E. (Instruction) 236—York, Masonic Hall , York 331—Phcenix 813—New Concord , Jolly Farmers, Southgj.to-road , N. (Instruction) Public Room , Truro , , at 7.3;) (Instruction) 9 0ilC0 am 861—Finsbury, King and Qncon , Norton Folgato K.C ,~?. ' Harmony, Freemasons' Hall , Southampton , lied Linn , Poo-iin 's-^mrt , Ktoit.-strout, at 8 (Imtruotiou) ^?>42-1—Borough , Half 86!—Whittington Moom Hotel , Gateshead 1)02— Burgoyno, Victoria Hotol , Farringdon Hoad , at 7. (lustr ictiou) rcl''t 001' Hotel ?;,!~ S ' 9 °° , Stamford .Baron , Northampton %9—Maybiiry, Inns of Court Hole!, W.C. 622—St. Cuthberga . Masonic Hall, Wimborno /za-Stoucleigh, King's Arms Hotel , Kenilworth j 10tl—Wunilsworlh , East Hill Hotel , Wandsworth vcrton Freemasons' flail , W.C. o.T-~ |; , Masonic Hal l , Liverpool , at 7.30. (Instruction) j 1150—Bucking ham and Chundos , on] ;vrasotli [ \>A4 —Kiiislmr V Park, Cook Tavern. rfii.'hb.ir\ , at 8 (Imtru. 'Si >n) nZ^~h°at- c Hall , New Street, Birmingham ' 031-Mer.t, Derby Hotel , Whitcuold 1310—Friars , London Tavern , Fenehurch Street J8o-Alexandra, Masonic Hall , Holbeach. 1382—Corinthian , George Tun , Gle 'gal l Bond , Cubitf, Town \ 175—Peckham. Lord Weltiugt/m ((ntnl , SlilOld U'cit.-ro i, I , at 8. (In -truotio'i G 0l,K0 Hotel , Wellington Road , Heaton Norris 103,-i'l^T^Pl'^i .*? , near Stockport 1507—Metropolitan , Anderton 's Hotol , Fleet-street , H- 1 '. ortland , Portland Hull , Portland ' I 'or,, : i,;d:a:y, at 8 (lu-tf.) ul Su 1521—Puke of Con naught. R iva ' Kdw. i.r.1. Maro-str I -i-i o *sex - King's Anns Hotel , Horsham I Adam and Kvo T i.vnrn P.ihuor Sr.., Wnl a u. at 7.30 (1 i) Cccrge, Kit)t—Wanderer. *, , 'tor, J . ' freemasons ' Hall . Manchester 1(12 1 —Keclcsfon , Criterion , PiccadilL - 1109—Agriculture™ , Honey Hall , Congrcsburv ! 162!)—United , Freemasons' Hall, W.C. \' ^-Corinthian, Roya l Hotel, Pier," Dover " 1238-Gooeht ' I6K2—Dea-nnsi 'u'M . (!iio'|iiors , Mai-s h Stroot, \7.iii.!i'vu-!t r,v , at 7.30 (fust.) . Alba' y Hotel , Twickenham , , , i 3673—J/.i!! 't.oii Viaduct Hotel Holborn ?°yili mnta y< Masonic Hall , Canterbury, at 3. (Instruction); - Jo02-Lsracli w , Masonic 1677—Crusader. , Imperial Hot. "!, Holborn Via. I'icr Hall, Liverpool Air Street li)09-Cannirv-on, 16S1—Londesborough , Regent Masonic Hall , , W. Masonic Hall, Nottingham ItiSl—Londesborough , Berkeley Arms, John Street, May Fair, at 8. (Instruct) JH' ^-•7,el'"salem, Adclphi Hotel. Liverpool 17!)1—Creaton. Wheatsheaf Tavern . Goldhawfc Road, Slicnherds Bush. (lust) mu! lt on Ci,stl Hotel , Hastings 1803—Cornhill , King's Head , Fenchurch-strcct -?* -I £r\ ' ' ' ° ' ' a!latlla n Groon Dragon Hotel , Hereford 1022—Earl of Lathoin, Station Hotel, Camberwoll New Road, S.K., at 8. (Iu). 7.1 i H2~£ , * ' • rlnc0 BvW hm i i i^~"£ 7 iYUv™' '''° < Bl »T> Lancashire R .A. 177—Domatic. Union T.ivnrn. Air-street, Rjge it-it., a". S (lustr.ntion.) ld01' * reomasons' Hall , Union Street, Oldham !)¦)¦'* 4K A 17V ,' R.A. —Doric , 202 Whitechapel-road , at 7,30 (tiutruetiou) -.to-Loya l.y, 1 reomasons' Hall , Surrey-street , Shcllicld ii..A . JOol—Rowley, R.A. 1593—Ley Spring, Red Lion, Lcytimstone Masonic Rooms, Athenxum, Lancaster M.M.—Thistle, Freemasons , W.C, at 3. (Instruction) 1 ont ' Tavern rc' r- ' ia ,T^!' ' M«sonic Hall , Topsham R.C. -it—Bard of Avon , Masonic Hall , 33 Golden Square u.U -3—William de Irwin , Weston-suner-Maro 20—Roya l Kent of Antiquity, Sun Hotel , Chatham TUESDAY, 121—Mount Sinai , Public-buildings , Pomiance 17th. FEBRUARY. .175—East Medina , Masonic Hall , John-street, Rydo, I.W Board of General Purposes, Freemasons' Halt , at i 17S—Authmity Royal Hotel , Wigan 30—United Mariners, Gnildhnli Tavern , Greshain-street , E.C. i 200—Old Globe Private Rooms , Globe-street , Scarborough F.n—f/onatitiiti onal , Bedford Hotel . SouUi'impr.o.i-bk'.cts,, HoU»a\ , at7 (tnst) ; 2:U—St. .folm . Oommevi-iul Hot'.:! . T >\v :i H ill S r.nrj , Bdtio _^— L' losporitv , Kncales Tavern , Lcadtmhall-screc-t, K.U., ac 7. (Instruction) jI 2 16—Royal union , f: i-cooi:: -'ons U-ill , ChJlteau'tui. < ¦>— Mount Lebanon . Bridge House Hotel , SouUiwurk ' I 325—St. John's Freemasons ' Had , Islington- -* piu-c, S ill'ord >;o—Eiisterii Star , Shi p and Turtle, Leadenhall-street , E.O. j 3 1-2—Royal Susox , Fi-eeuiasons ' Hall , 70 Couurureial II j ad, Lan-I;.ei 't 1-H—Fniih, Qncon Anne's Restaurant , Queen Anne's Gate, St. James's Park , i ¦128—Sincerity, Angel Inn , Norlliwieh , 'Jliesliiro , Station , at S. {rnsi .rnel.i ou) I •151—Sutherland , Town Hall , Burslem 102—Cndogan , Freemasons' Hall , W.C. 537—Zethuid, 9 H;i.ni!',ton-f.treet , Birkenhead. ^'—Dom/itic. Surrey Masonic Halt , Camberwell, at 7.30 (Instruction) | 581—Faith , Drover 's inn, Openshnw ~ T in. ' °l'l'n Champion Ho:.el , AVIcrsgatc-streot , at 7.30. (Instruction) I n't-bt. Paul' 592—CottcHammersmith (Instruction) 933—Doric, Duke's Head, 79 Whitechapel-road , at 8. (Instruction) A. Harvey P.M 1314; Sharp 1137 , Burgess P.M. 1472, Scales P.M Rowley, Knight 10o6—Metropolitan , Portugal Hotel , Flcct-stroct, E.C. at 7. (Instruction) , Ashton 1507 ; Jacobs W.M., Solomons I.P.M., 1158—Bolgrave, Jermyn-strect, S.W., at 8. (Instruction) Kauffmann 1732 ; Merritt aud Sfcacey P.M. 1987, Ward and Barratt- 1293—Royal Standard, Alwyne Castle, St. Panl's-road, Canonbury, at 8. (In.) Kidder. 1365—Clapton , Whito Hart, Lower Clapton, at 7.30. (Instruction) 1642—E . Carnarvon , Ladbroke Hall, Notting Hill , at 8. (Instruction) 1704—Anchor , Holborn Viaduct Hotel 1789—Ubique , 79 Ebury Street, Pimlico, S.W., at 7.30. (Instruction) To celebrate the first anniversary of the Topical Times, on Satnr 1901—Selwyn , East Dulwich Hotol, East Dulwich. (Instruction) day, that journa l will give away a fall-page burlesque carica- 1962—London Rifle Brigade, Anderton 's Hotel , Fleet Street ture (after Frith's well-known p ictnre, " Tho Railway Station ," called R.A .—Panmure C of Improvement, Stirling Castle, Church Street, Camborwell "On the Line," drawn by Mr. Alfred Bryan. Tt will, like its pre- R.A. 70—Pythagorean , Portland Hotol , London-street , Greenwich , (lust.) R.A. 92—Moira , The Albion , Aldersgate Street, E.C. decessor, "Epsom Downs," be full of telling hits, and contain M.M.—Old Kent, Crown and Cushion , London Wall, E.O. (Instruction) 48 portraits of celebrities of the day. Mr. Bryan }I,I

MASONIC PORTRAITS. DEUEY"LANE.-At 7.15, WHITTINGTON AND HIS CAT. FIRST SERIES . j COVHJNTT GAEDEJM .-At 2 and 7.30 Daily, OIRQUK. R RPBISTBD FBOJI "Tins PBBBMASOW 'S C UHONICLE ." | | HER MAJESTY'S.-At 8, CONCERTS A LA JULLIEN. HAYMARKET.-At 8, DIPLOMACY. PEINCJESS'S.-At 7.15, HAMLET. LIST OF PORTRAITS. LYCEUM.—At 8, ROMEO AND JULIET. 1 0*JB LlTBRAKS BBOTHKH . 17 THK CnRt3TIA.K MlKlSTF. lt . ADELPHI.-At 7.15, TURN HIM OUT. At 8.0 IN THE HANKS. 2 A DISTINGUISHED MASON . 18 Tnn MYSTIC . FMNCE'S.-At 8, THE SCHOOL FOR SCANDAL. 3 THK MAY OF .E WKHOT . ' 19 A MoDia MASOW . 4 FATHSU TIME . 20 A C HIP most JOPPA . OLYMPIC -At 7,15, RUTH'S ROMANCE. At 8.10, IN HIS POWER. 5 A COBNSB STOKK . 21 A I'ir.r.Aii OF M ASONRY . ' SAVOY.—At 8.15, THE SORCERER. TR IA L liY JURY. 6 THB C BAMSMAIT . 22 BAYAIIT>. 7 Tint G OWNSMAN . 23 A Ihonr H AND MAW . ) CRITERION.—At 8, NAVAL ENGAGEMENTS. At 9, THE CANDIDATE. 8 As E ASTBBN STAB . 21 OUB C ITIZUN B ROTHES . ROYALTY. At 8.30, FRENCH PLAYS. 9 TUB KNIGHT E RRANT . I 25 AN ABLB P RECISPTOB . 10 TJIK O CTOGKNAHIAN . 2(1 AN ANCIENT BBITON . TOOLE'S —At 7. 10, OFF DUTY. At S.30, THE BABES. 11 A ZEALOUS OFFICER . 27 THB ARTIST . STRAND.—At 7.30 12 THB SOLDIKB . 28 THB FATHBB OF TUB LODGR . , SWEETHEART, GOOD-BY E. At 8.30, OUR BOYS. IS FBOM UNDKB THB CBOWN. 29 A SHINING LIGHT . j GAIETY.-At 7. 10, JAPENESE BALLET. At 8.15, BLUE BEARD. 11 OUR HuBCutus. 30 AN A HT STUDKNT . COMEDY.-At 8.15, BARBE BLEUE. 15 A MBBOHANT PBINOB . j 31 THE M ABINEB I 16 THB CHUBCHMAIT . 32 SOLDIER OF FOBTTJNB. VAUDEVILLE.-At 8, SAINTS AND SINNERS. 33. "OLD MUD." GKLOBE.-At 8, A BAD PENNY. At 9, THE PRIVATE SECRETARY. ST. JAMES'S.—At 8, AS YOU LIKE IT. COTJRT.-At 8.15, GOOD GRACIOUS. At 9, THE OPAL RING. MY Second Series, Grown Svo, Gloth, price 3s 6tf , MILLINER'S BILL. fr ee. IMPERIAL.-At 8, GUILTY SHADOWS. post STANDARD .-At 7, CINDERELLA. SURREY.-At 7.30, ALADDIN. GRAND.-At 7.15, PUSS IN BOOTS. On Monday, THE AVORLD. 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MADAME TUSSAUD'S EXHIBITION.-Open Daily from 10 till 10. G.S.B., Past Dep. P.G.M. Hants, Wilts, and Past Prov. G, Sec. Assistant Secretary Sup. Conn- Berks and Bucks) . JAPANESE VILLAGE, Albert Gate, Hyde Park -Open Daily cil A. and A. Eito.) A VETERAN from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. T HE STATESMAN (Bro.W. Kelly, Past Prov. G.M . and INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION, Alexandra Palace.—Will (The Right Hon . Earl of Carnarvon , Prov.G. Sup. Loicostershiro and open on 31st March 1885. 33 deg., Pro Grand Master, Pro Rutland, Prov. G.M.M.M. Lei- Grand Z., Past G.M.M.M., and cestershiro) . Pnst M.P.S.G. Commander A. A GRAND STEWARD ana A. Rite. (Bro. John Wordsworth, 30 deg., TlI E TREASU RER Past G. Steward, Past Prov. (Bro.P. Adlard , P.M. and Treasurer G. J.W. W. Yorkshire, and Prov. Royal York lodge of Persever- G.M.M.M. W. Yorkshire) . A Weekly Eecord o[ Masonic Intelligence. ance. No. 7). VlR FeriTAS Reports of United Grand Lodgo are published with the Special Sanction of THE DEPUTY (Bro. G. Ward Verry, P.M and Past H. R.H. tho Prince of Wales the M.W. the Grand Master of England, (The EightHon. Lord Skelmersdale, Prov. Grand , Soj. [Arch] Herts). 33deg., Deputy G.Master.Grand ACHILLES rpEFj FEBEMASON'S CHKONICLE will be forwarded direct G-M-M-M., Great Prior of £" (Bro_ E. j, Morris Pasfc G. j .D anfl X from the Office , Belvidere Works, Hermes Hill, Pentonville, N., the Temple, and M.P. Sov G. Pa,t Dep. Prov. 0#M f E 't Commander A. and A. Rite.) Division of South Wales). on receipt of Post Office Order for the amount. Intending Sub- A PROVINCIAL MAGNATE A DEVON CRAFTSMAN scribers should forward their full Addresses to prevent mistakes. (Bro. W. W. B. Beach, MP., Prov. (Bro# j, B> Curteis go fl p fc G.M. and. G . Sup. Hants.and Isle ° _ Po3t Office Orders to be made payable to W, W. MORGAN M. and Prov> G>s> Wanlen Dovon of Wight, Past G.M.M. q "R HADAMANTHir.n.TriNTTr afc Penton-sfcreet Office. Cheques crossed " London and County." Prov.G. 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ARK Red Cross of Constantino). A WARDEN OF M Messrs. SPENCKR and Co., 23A Croat Qneen-streefc, W.C. (The Right Hon. the Earl of Don- A B OON COMPANION Messrs. STEEL and JONES, 4 Spring Cardans Charing Cross. oughmore, 32 deg., Past G.S. (Bro. K. C. Woodward , P.M . 382 , Warden , and Dep. G.M.M.M) . 1037, &c.) ' Mr. G. VICKKUS , Angel Court, Strand. A MASTER OF CEREMONIAL A G RAND S UPERINTENDENT Mr. H. V ICKEI'.S, 317 Strand. (Bro. Thos. Entwisle, 30 deg., Past (Sir Daniel Gooch , Bart., M.P 30 Prov. G.S. of Works E.Lan.) deg., Prov. G.M. and G. Sun OUR COSMOPOLITAN BROTHER Berks and Bucks) , (Bro . Samuel Rawson, 33 deg., Past iEscULAPlus BRO. G. S. GRAHAM, Dist. G.M. and G. Sup. China). (Bro. J. Daniel Mooro M D 3' The Popular Tenor and B uffo Vocalist, from St. James's Hall, A GREAT A RITHMETICIAN deg., Past G.S.B., Craft, "and Crystal Palace, &o. Dast i; .St.B., (Bro. U. B. Webster, Mcmher of tho Arch , Intendant Provincial Grand Organist Middles ex) Finance and Audit Committees General Order of Rome and Red of the tt.M. Girls' and Boys' Cross of Constantino for North IS OPEN TO ACCEPT ENGAGEMENTS FOR Schools). Lancashire) . totcris, Entertainments , # |$tas0ttie gnnquets . London : W. W. MORGAN. Bro. G. S. Graham '.s Party of Uminent Artists can be engaged for Masonic Bawtucts, Consecrations and Installations, &c. For Opinions cE tho Pros.- , By Order of all Booksellers, or will be sent direct, by post, from the and terras, address-G. S. GRAHAM, St. John's Villa, 91 Fernlea Road, Office , Belvidere Works, Hermea Hill, Pentonville, Lon don, N. Balhani, Surrey . — . '—I HOTELS, ETC. CARLISLE—Bush Hotel . SUTCfilFFE HOLROYD, Proprietor. TjULING-Feathers Hotol

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The " Court Circular " says: "J. II. Kermy & Co. merit uni- Agent for Algerian Uigars, and Importer ot versivl patronage for their valuable system of business. LoKDOtf : W. W. MOKGATT , Hermes Hill, N. Havana and Continental Cigar3, 364 HIGH STREET, STRATFORD, LONDON , E, APRI L ELECTION , 1885. LAST APPLICATI ON. To the Governors and Subscribers of the ; " Docember 21, 1883. CADE'Snu ' " I have been trouhled with gout for fi0pl llU smw Jitstittttbir f ax <£irl& ¦¦ f " ** the last forty years, and in that time The favour of yonr Votes and Interest is most earnestly solicited on behalf of been under nine doctors, and tried many _ so-called ' never-failing ' remedies, but OUT I found no relief until I got a bottol of JANE WHEELER HUTCHINGS , G ) AND EADE'S PILLS (AGED 9 YEARS, from the Imperial Supply Stores, Fisher Whose father was Initiated in tho Corinthian Lodge, No. 1382, on the 17th day of RHEUMATIC Gate, and since then I havo ailed no- April 1878 , and was a subscribing member until his death, which took place ! thing. on tho 8th November 1881, after a severe illneS3 of 6 days, he leaving a wife with ! " (Signed) y unprovided for. This case is earnestl uc ¦ "F. W. LONSDALE, four children totall y recommended by P,IU•^ i " Chimney sweep. ?Bro. BiUBSn-W Bitowx P.G.S., P.M. Grand , *Bro. FARNFIELD P.M. 907, 1716, 1801, P.Z. 907, "22 St. John Street, Preston." Master's Lodge, No. 1, Mill wall. Board of Works, Poplar. *Bro. BUCKAU , P.M. 1259, 56 Garford Street, | Bro. G. FISHER 511, P.M. 1382, Greenfield Street, Limchouse. I Commercial Road, E. EADE'S GOUT AND RHEUMATIC PILLS Bro. H. Bi!OW2f 511,Lechmero Tavern ,Battersea. ! *Bro. GEO . LIJIJT, P.M. 871 and 1332, P.Z. 551, P.M. and Treasurer 1382 ! 2 Mellish Street, Millwall, E Are sold by all Chemists and Medicine Vendors, in Bro. J. CABtrAiiT, , . bottles Is lid and 2s 9d. Manchester Road , Poplar. j Bro. W. MiLLiifotoif , P.M. 1332, George Street, , Bro. COOPER , P.M. 898, Union, Dock Bridgo i Ferry Road, Poplar. GEORGE EADE Road, Poplar, E. Bro. J. MOERISOX J.W. 1332. , 72 GOSWELL ROAD, LONDON . *Bro. J. DELVES, P.M. and Preceptor 1382, *Bro. Pons P.M. 1716, Board of Works, Poplar. Newcastle Arms, Cnbitfc Town. Bro. E. SEARELL P.M, W.S. 1332, Manchester Bro. H. DORISTG S.W. 1382, 161 Manchester Road, Poplar. Road, Poplar. Bro. G. SMITH I.P.M. 1332, Iron Bridge. ?Bro. F. DASIEMS P.M 731, High Street, Poplar. Bro. WEBU P.M. 1607 and 171, P.Z. 1319. T3T A TT? 9 Q THB GREAT REMEDY Proxies will be received by the Brethren marked with a *, or at tho Widow's JDJUJC ILXXI} !0; FOR GOUT and residence, 58 Glengall Road, Poplar, E. RHEUMATISM. j Tho excruciating pain is ; quickly relieved and cured TO THE GOVERNORS AND SUBSCRIBERS OF THE /""i /^VTTril ia a few days by this cele- \JT\J : brated Medicine. \J -L | These Pills require no res- ; traint of diet during their §LCTM I Ht it£0irtt %tmbahnt firgtiiu t ia ir, i use, and are certain to pre - MAY ELECTION , 188 5. I vent tho disease attacking | any vital part. Votes and Interest is most earnestl T"i "I" Tr T" CI bv all The favour of yonr y solicited on behalf of H 1 S 8 1 a?^ Sold Chemists at i J.JJUWI ! Is lid and 2s 9d per box.

BRO. JOHN(A. GJ- IE D 6 1 Y EADKINS .A R S), ,S Who was initiated in the iwaf3mm *.aai ^mm a 'a vnw tmi^v^xxny ^i^wm^m.imtu m I JV . ki. twrttoi tmmam SINCERITY LODGE, No. 17 4, ^ On tlio 19th May 1858. Served the office of Master, and continued a Subscribing Member to tho year 1871. Is a Life Governor of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution! Throngh losses in business, ns an optician and nautical instrument maker, .severe illness and defective eyesight, is now incapable of following any occupation. Thejsase u stro ng ly recommended by the following Brethren , all of whom will thankfully receive proxies : Bro. T. F. H AWEY W.M. 171, 11 Harefleld-road , I Bro. E. J. MOORE P.M. 171, 11 Oricntal-strect .E. Brockley . j Bro. .1. Arn,i:ur P.M. 171 Woodford WolV Bro. F. DELLOW S.W. 171, 72 St. George's East, j Essex. Bro. H. J. CAM J.W. 171, 1 Stcphcn's-road, [ Bro. G. T. H. S KDDOJJ P.M. Org. 171, SSDempsey- Bow, E. i street, Stepney. Bro. A. H. BROWS I.P.M. 171 Beaufort House, ! Bro. G. J ONES P.M. 171, 2 Lucas-place, Com- Lansdowiie-roiid , Wanstead. : mci-cial-road , K. Bro. J. BUIMEE P.M. P.Z. 171, Stanley House, j Bro. F. I! I ;O \V .Y P.M. 171, &c, 19 Lavers-road , Rotherhithe, S.E. Stoke Ncwington , N. Bro. J. N EWTOS P.M. Sec. 171, &c, 19 Lau- Bro. J. S. FRASKB P.M. 171, Longdown Cottage aanne-road , Qucen's-voad , Peckham. College-road , Epsom. ° Bro. C. LACEX P.M. Treas. 17-1, &c, Exmotith- Bro. C."H. W F.III: P.M. 171, &c., 3 Wharf-road street, Commercial-road, E. Cubitt Town, E. ' Proxies for the Girls' and Boys' Masoric Institutions are nvnilabl* for exchange, and will Ijo thankfully receive !, SPIEES So POND'S

(LATE BA-COZTSTS), Adjoining the FREEMASONS' TAVERN, Great Queen St., Lincoln's Inn. The Proprietors beg to announce that the above Hotel is now open under their management. It has been entirely renovated , re-decorated , and re-furnished , and every attention will be paid to maintaining and enhancing the reputation of the house for comfort and convenience. Patrons of " BACON 'S " are respectfully invited to pay a visit to the Hotel and observe the alterations and improvements. MODERATE TARIFF- CHOICE WINES. SUPERIOR CUISINE, A CCIDENT INSURANCE COMPAN Y JOSEPH GAMEY il Limited , St. Swithin's Houso, 10 St. Swithin 's J- Lane, KO. DIAMOND MERCHANT ; AND MANUFACTURIN G JEWELLER AND WATCH MAKER ,1 General accidents. I Personal injuries. Railway accidents. I Death by accidont. 44 CHEAPSIDE, LONDON. 0. HARDING, Manager. MASONIO JEWELS, CLOTHING- AND FURNITURE. Speciality—First Class Jewels—Artistic—Massive—Beat Quality—Moder ate in. Price. ESTABLISHE D 1851. CATALOG-TJBS POST IFISJEIEL BIRKBECKBAN K.- A LARGE STOCK OF LOOSE BRILLIANTS I'OR EXPENSIVE JEWELS Southampton Buildings, Chancery Lane. Diamond Rings, Brooches, Studs, Earrings and Bracelets in Great Variety. ,' Current Accounts opened according to tho usual j practice of othor Bankers, and Interest allowed on j the minimum monthly balances when not drawn i below £50. No commission charged for koepinpf MASONIC JEWELS FOE ALL DEGREES. Accounts , excepting under special circumstances. MINIATURE WAR MEDALS AND DECORATIONS. The Bank also receives money on Deposit afc three per cent. Interest, repayable on demand. ORDER S OF KNIGHTHOOD IN ALL SI2ES. The Bank undertakes for its Customors, froo of charge, the custody of Deeds, Writings , and other ATHLETIC SPOETS MEDALS AND BADGES. ! Securities and Valuables, the collection of Bills of j E.vchango, Dividends, and Coupons ; and the piir- A. D. LOEWE-NSTARK & SOHS, Medallists, 210 STRAND, LONDON , W.C. ' chase and sale of Stocks, Shares, and Annuitios. MAHUFACIOKS-—1 DuvJiRKUx COUET, STHAMD . A Pamphlet, with full particulars, on application. FRANCIS RAVENSCROFT, Manager. PIANOFORTES, £19 IOs. 31st March 188-1. The Brrkbeek Building Society's Annual AMERICAN ORGANS, £0 5s. Receipts exceed Five Millions. HARMONIUMS, £5 15s. HOW TO PURCHASE A HOUSE FOR Perfect in Tone and Touch, TGle"rinfc Walnut Cases. ICvery Instru- TWO GUINEAS PER MONTH , with imme- ment warranted to stand, any extreme climate diate Possession and no Rent to pay. Apply at tho . Oihco of tho BIIIKD £CK Tivihitisa Sociair. S IT I P P E RS AN D D K A L E U S SUP P LIED- HOW TO PDRCflASE A PLOT OP Before deciding on purchasing, write for a descriptive Price List and Testimonial s to G. LINSTEAD , Manager. LAND FOR JFIVE SHILLINGS PER MONTH, with immediate possession , either for COBDEN PIANOFORTE COMPANY, 18 & 19 Evcrsliolt Street, Camden Town, london. Building or Gardening purposes. Apply at tiro OiflCO Of tho BlBICBIiCK b'BKBitotn LAWD SocrETr. A Pamphlet, with full particulars, on application. PIANOFORTES AND HARMONIUMS ON EASY TERMS. FRANOIS RAVENSCROFT , Manager. GBO YEB & GBOYBB Southampton Buildings, Chancery Lane. LET ON HIRE, WITH OPTION OF PURCHASE, BILLIARD , POOL OR PYRAMID BALLS , full size, real ivory, from 5* each. Cloths, for full sizo >p> Hipr.l':ibles and Cushions 023 0.1, ditto, AND ^ BEAUTIFU L PERFECT INSTRUMENTS . <- /?'« - ' Vv'edb of EngltiudIs 80a . Cues "\... £,'§ ,^^^^ (well seasoned nsh| each, ditto, ' CS^^^fTtt. supr. lmnlwood butted 2s, 2s fid , ,'i-, ~~^L PURCHASERS CHOOSE THEIR OWN TERMS, \j) sf?%. (Ma feUd . 'Js, -Is (id; Ebony butted 5s each. JWm^ nc Cases 2d each. -^--3^ F ROM 15 S TO £3 3s PER Q UARTER . s^r ^*C ^ cA a"d "3 Cue ^ /,' {S \\ ^^«. Tips (best quality only) Is, Is 2d, --— J -y ' < 3 r ~<9 ls 'c* anc* !s u ~ P V ,50x °f '**• ^ne fi Tlt« Advmitai&eM «f :i Trial, with 15s« Convenience <>f il«e <* l—7 ^»jf Tip Chalks Is fid° per gross. Ke- ' , , N I by Paying nbosif. a ^J^'""^!"^-J !¦ '^''»'< * Ycsirs' System sit €«. S IVice, tyuio-ter stufTmg Cushions with llubber , warranted not to f,'et hard l__^.j-;_-rr\ V; of tUe vjilue dmvn, Uie 13»l»M<>e l>y Sliizy FsxyiinsutH, feoiis in tho coldest weather , .St- IOs. Adjusting and Colouring Balls 8-.I each. Old L'a'ls exchanged unci Tables Re-covered , t—a. ^-JP- 1 -~-- -.~}i. 15» jjer quarter. &c, with Despatch and at Moderate Charges. Tables bough t and sold. AVILL SMART Write for Price Lists ; Cloth and Cushion Rubber Samples GBOVEB. & GSOVEa (^te & ), post free. HENNIC BROS. , II HIGH ST., LONDON , W.C. TABERNACLE SQUARE, FINSBURY, E.C. Near Soho Square, and opposite St. Giles's Church. KKTAMMWSIK55 ISIS!). Kst:ibli«Iie I: IM PiltciJ iij.. A51 13ic IJ : I U>*{ 5r.i;. v(jYiMj 3;> . -i-^ i;vtr)>jlwr»>il . Craft Anron 15s Od to 21s Od Lodge Collar 9s 6cl to 12s Gd MANUFACTORY — 12 CHARLES STliL'ET, IIATTOU UAIiDEtf, E.G.; R.A. Sash and Apron 30s Od AND AT 278 CALEDONIAN ROAD. ISLINGTON, N. Provincial Suits- - - - - 3 to 7 Guineas. ESTIMATES O-IVEISr . ADLARD, 225 HIGH HOLBORN, W.C. Printed and Published by lirotlier Wi r.WAJi Wn.\x Honour, s\i Brlvidero Works, Hermes Hill , Pontonvillo, Saturday, 1-itli February 1885,