John entered upon that prominent public career which ho MASONIC CANDIDATES FOR has pursued with so much zeal and consistency, he was an THE enthusiastic apostle of education. Ho has delivered SCHOOL BOARD. numberless lectures , each having for its object the elevation " Whosoever can, and the temporal well-being of the working classes. Ho And will nob cherish culture, is no man." has served with distinction on a former School Board , and MASONIC journalists have always endeavoured , with his ripe knowledge and eloquence would bo advantageous more or less success, to keep clear of part y politics to any deliberative assembly. Of late years, ho has and those jarring jealousies of public men which have ere steadily identified himself with all movements which seek now soured so much of the milk of human kindness. The to confer " the greatest good upon the greatest number," great movement having for its object the education of the but al though he has been, and still is, a favourite of tho people is not, however, a party, or even a political question. public, ho has never been its flatterer or its slave. Ho is The beneficent act of Parliament which has called so many a man of sound pommon sense, of brilliant wit, and his School Boards into existence, is charged with a high mis- powers of speech are remarkable. We ventured, some sion ; its machinery and its princi ples are intended to time sincej to predict, in those columns, that Sir John " secure cultivated intelligence " to every English child. Bennett would one day be elected fo " take his place in the No man who is concerned for the welfare of his country great council of the nation." His qualities of heart and can regard the Education Act, or the public bodies it has mind would render him popular in the House of Commons called into existence, with suspicion or dislike. The edu- The House, of which we claim to know something, would cation of the people has become one of the pressing neces- listen with pleasure to his short crisp sentences, and hia sities of the age in which we live. Our artisans, who have brilliant, but not malicious sarcasms, and if he did not win been hitherto second to none of the world's craftsmen , have a prominent place, at all events he would be universall y awoke to the perception of the fact that the development esteemed. His fellow citizens may not, perhaps,call him to St. of education on the Continent of Europe has influenced , Siephcn's, but his f ume has reached the ears of other consti- and must continue powerfully to influence, the honourable tuencies, and ho has but to bide his time. Meanwhile, he is rivalry of trade. The higher the intelligence of the work- fairly entitled to ask those in whose midst ho has spent his man, the better will his work be, and, in those branches of life, to give him a seat on the Board which is charged with industry in which art plays a conspicuous yet subordinate interests that have always been dear to him. Ho has made part, the need of special training and culture for the masses sacrifices for tho public weal, and for the furtherance of is felt, not merely by the masses themselves, but by those those principles which have been adopted as the enlight- whose intellect and capital are employed in the direction ened policy of the London School Board. The man who and control of their labour. If England is to maintain her has laboured " to promote throughout tho country tho high place in the world of commerce, she must educate mental, moral and artistic education of tho English people " those toiling millions upon whoso thews and sinews she has is, wo think, eminently fitted for a place in the councils of hitherto founded her greatness. Ignorance, with its almost that great body that has built splendid schools where they necessary concomitants, vice and crime, must be banished are needed , in the midst of squalid dwellings, and which is from our midst, and the brains which have been endowed fated to produce in the great metropolis one of the most by nature with those high qualities, that are not exclusively glorious and most peaceful of revolutions. the birthright of rank and fortune, must be cultivated for the adrantage of the nation. Feeling deeply the vast importance of education, and highly valuing the machinery that Parliament has provided for its due development, we cannot permit the pending MASONIC PORTRAITS. (No. 37.) election of representatives for the School Board for London to pass without a few words of comment. The contest in THE DEPUTY. the City division promises to be a severe one, and there are candidates in the field whose talents and personal worth " Pleaso yonr Grace, my Ancient; A man ho is of honesty and trust." entitle them to high consideration. Foremost among them is the late Lord Mayor, Mr. Alderman no country Cotton , who has IN in the world are the essential character- already done excellent service on the existing Board . He istics of Freemasonry so clearly defined as in tho steadily maintains its policy, and he is not carried away United Kingdom. There may, perhaps, have been occasions by the specious arguments of those who seek to develope when Continental Freemasonry has so far forgotten itself as the " voluntary " at the expenso of the national system to take part, more or less prominently, in the various political of education. Bro. Sutton Gover, a prominent member agitations which have marked tho last century and a half ; of the Corporation , is the next candidate we would venture but never in England have the Antient, Free and Accepted to bring under the notice of our readers ; he was a useful Craftsmen ever descended into the arena of politics. member of the first Board , and is a warm advocate of Similarly, we have invariabl y abstained from all participa- unseetanan education . Mr. Gover is an exceedingly tion in religious discussions. Our Society respects every able man, an actuary of no mean repute, and he religion, but sides, directl y or indirectly, with none of them. possesses a mind which is capable of mastering the most Hence it is that the progress of Freemasonry, in these intricate and complicated details of business. He would islands as compared with other countries, has been dis- be an admirable guardian of the public funds entrusted tinguished by an evenness of progress which is quite to the Board, and a steady worker on its committees. Last, exceptional. We respect and are respected by all classes but by no means least, we venture to say a word in favour of the community, be they of this or that political party, or of the candidature of our genial brother, Sir John observe they this or that form of religion. True, we now Bennett, whose services, in the cause of the education of and again find ourselves a target for Roman Catholicism to the people, are neither few nor trifling. Long before Sir aim its shafts at. We imagine, however, this is the act of a section only of that Church , a section which has. brother played a leading part. This was at the installation momentarily, obtained the upper hand , and, thinking it of tho late Hon. F. Walpole M.P., as Provincial Grand needful to indulge in occasional displays of spleen or power, .Uaster for Norfolk, in succession to Bro. B. Bond Cabbell. attacks a body with whose tenets it is necessarily The ceremony of installation was ably and impressively unacquainted. Be this as it may, there is no doubt that rendered , and tho reception accorded to the Deputy Grand Freemasonry in the United Kingdom stands high m the Master was in tho highest degree enthusiastic. popular favour. There is, moreover, another important Thus far as to his Masonic career. In public life he has reason for this. As the Fraternity takes no part in politics taken a prominent part in supporting the political party to or religion, so it is confined to no particular class. It which he belongs, and the services he has rendered have twice includes in its ranks men of every grade in society. The received some mark of approval from his sovereign. During noble and the gentle, equally with the professional man the years 1866-67-68 he was a lord in waiting, and since and the tradesman, seek admission into the Order. Equally the advent to power of the preseut Conservative adminis- observant are they of tho obl igations imposed upon them. tration he has held command of Her Majesty's Yeomen In Freemasonry, in fact, as it is understood in this country, of the Guard. In fulfilling the duties of this post of Ave find in a great measure realized that ideal equality which honour, wo find him present whenever the exigencies of so many wise and good men have sighed for. There is no stato ceremonial require it. But a far more responsible eversion of the natural laws which govern all societies, no duty, and one for which, by all accounts, our distinguished attempt to reduce all men to one uniform level. Socially, brother has shown himself admirably fitted , is that of wo retain such distinctions as belong to us, but a man has " whip " to the Conservative party in the House of Lords. full scope for the development and practical application of It is well kuown to our readers that those only are such qualities of head and heart as he may bo possessed of. appointed to this office who possess in an eminent degree The man of learning will find a splendid field for the the important qualifications of tact, energy, and ability. employment of his talents ; so, too, will the man of energy ; The work which a " whip " of either party, in either so the man of tact ; and , in short, so will every one who Houso of Parliament does, is most laborious. It may not possesses one or more qualities distinguishing him above be very exacting, as to the intellectual energies, but no his fellows. one would ever be entrusted with such duties who had not We have said we include m our ranks tho noble and the the keenest insight into all the various phases of human gentle ; and in no society is it so incumbent on these to character, superadded to an energy that knows no bounds, observe the wholesome maxim, " Noblesse oblige.'" We may, and a tact which nothing will disturb. In his native however, venture to lay it down as an axiom, that those of county ho is a magistrate and deputy lieutenant, as well as the upper class who enrol themselves in our Craft are just captain of yeomanry hussars, and honorary colonel of an those who require no incitement whatever to fulfil the administrative battalion of rifle volunteers. In private life duties of their station. Certain it is, that the titled mem- he is loved and esteemed, as in public and Masonical ly he bers of our Order set a brilliant example of zeal and is admired and respected. Indeed, in his own particular activity in all that concerns Freemasonry, which it were province of West Lancashire there is, absolutely, no limit well, perhaps, that all Craftsmen should follow. Thus in to the respect and affection in which he is held by all the our portrait, a fortnight since, of Tho Statesman, we brethren. pictured to our readers one who is never weary of pro- Such is a brief sketch of one of the worthiest of our moting, to the utmost of his ability, the well being of the English Craftsmen. We are sensible the portrait is at Craft. Our present sketch is of another eminent Mason , best an indifferent " counterfeit presentment " of the of high rank in the outer world , who has also shown him- original. In detail, however, we believe it to be accurate. self to be as zealous as ho is efficient in the performance of But whether the portrait bo artistically or inartistically his duties. There is no difficult y so great but he drawn, it certainly presents another link in the long chain makes up his mind to grapple with and overcome it, if of evidence we are ever and anon submitting to our possible ; no detail so trifling that he overlooks it. While readers, that Freemasonry is neither a silly hobby which yet under age, he was initiated into Freemasonry, in the men pursue for the lack of some more profitable occu- Apollo University Lod ge, No. 357. This was in the year pation, nor a society of political agitators and irreligionists, 185G, when he was a member of Christ Church. In the whose aim is the destruction of order, morality and reli- year following he joined the Westminster and Keystone gion . The brethren we have sketched in these columns Lodge, No. 10, and is still borne on the roll of its mem- are among tho most strenuous upholders of all our insti- bers. In 1862, he became W.M. of Harmony Lod ge, tutions ; and among the foremost of them is the brother No. 580, Ormskirk, and the year following, he was ap- whom Ave have taken upon ourselves to describe as the pointed Senior Grand Warden by the late Grand Master Deputy. the Earl of Zetland. In 1865, he attained the honourable position of Deputy Provincial Grand Master for West Lancashire, and this office he exchanged for tho still more honourable post of Provincial G.M. for the same Province, THE COLOURED QUESTION IN OHIO in 1873. On the accession to the Masonic throne of our present Grand Master, H.R.H. the Prince of Wales, the THE question of recognising the Coloured Grand Lodge merit of our distinguished brother was still further recog- of Ohio, as a separate and independent Grand Lodge, nised, 'by his appointment to the office of Deputy Gran d has been settled , for the present at all events. Bro. Thos. Master of England. He holds also a distinguished position J. Melish , Associate Editor of the Masonic Bevieiv, writing in Royal Arch Masonry, having been appointed Grand to the Keystone, under date " Cincinnati, October 19, Superintendent of West Lancashire in 1873, and Grand 1876," describes, briefly but sufficiently, the result of the H. of the Supreme Grand Chapter in 1875. The last meeting at Columbus of the Oliian Grand Lodge. The latest addition to his Masonic honours was conferred upon legality of the Coloured organisations appears to have been him in the first half of this year, when , by the lamented decided , not by a direct vote, but on a side issue. The death of Bro. W. Romaine Callender, tho Provincial Deputy GrandMasterCunmngham began the engagement by Grand Mark Mastership of West Lancashire became vacant. impugning the constitutionality of the proposal to recognise To fill the vacancy thus created , our brother was appointed the Coloured Grand Lod ge. This Avas on Tuesday the 11th by the Earl of Limerick, Grand Master of Mark Masons, ult., but the discussion was cut short at noon , and not the ceremony of installation being conducted with great renewed till the following morning. The question Avas then eclat by the Grand Master himself. But these offices of about to be debated on its general merits, Avhen Bro. Enoch di gnity and responsibility are not tho only claims he has T. Carson drew attention to the constitutional objection upon our respect. Ho has regularly taken a leading part that had been raised the day before, and urged that this in the support of our charitable institutions , and the very objection must first of all be disposed of. The G.M. last occasion on which he illustrated his sympathy with decided in favour of Bro. Carson 's point. That our readers the cause of charity was at the annual festival, this year, may understand the full force of the objection Avhich the of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution. On this D.G.M. had raised , we may state that the Constitutions of occasion ho presided , and to show the esteem in which they the Ohian Grand Lodge lay it down that the Grand Lod go held him , the brethren of West Lancashire supported him shall be supreme " and have exclusive jur isdiction over all most handsomel y, to tho extent of over fifteen hundred questions relative to Masonry in Ohio, and that it shall have pounds. We are further and especiall y reminded , by the appellate jurisdiction o\rer all subordinate Lodges of Masons ceremony that is fixed for Monday next in the good city of in Ohio." The pi-oposition of the Committee to Avhich the Norwich, of another public occasion on which our respected question had been referred Avas, to recognise the Coloured Masons as constituting a separate and independent Lodge, joining members. The same evening tho Lodge is honoured with a provided they designated themselves " the African Grand visit from Bros. .Tames Perry D.G.M., James Agar J.G.W., the W.M. Lod F" Avas that (Bro. James Ov:\v), aud several brethren of Lodge No. 81, and the ge of . and A.M. of Ohio." The objection W.M. (Bro. Reed), and J.W. of Lodge No. 2 10. At a Lodgo of such proposition could not be entertained till the Constitu- Emergency, undated , a Mr. LnxiU .Res FJeux is passed tbrongh the tion of the Ohian Grand Lodo-e had been amended in the three degrees, owing to his going abroad. At the December election manner required by laAV, which is, " that amendments be of officers , it is minuted that Bro. John Feakins is elected " Treasurer seconded by a majority vote of all representatives at the for life." On the 12th January 1790, we read that Bro. George McCormiek " joined his mother Lodge, ho not having joined any other Grand Lodge, then be laid over for one year, be submitted Lodge since he drew his certificate from No. 6, which was unani. separately to each subordinate, and receive the assent of mously agreed to." On the 9th March , a third instance occurs of a two-thirds of them." Grand Master WoodAvard demurred person receiving tho three degrees in one evening, and for the same to this, on the ground that " the action of Grand Lodge last reason as in the cases already quoted. On the 23rd of the same year had assumed the constitutionality of the proposition , month , tho Lodge is " called to refreshment, on account of a Bro, by submitting " From this ruling coming from Sundorland, saying ho was an ancient Mason , and , it to the subordinates. by examination, could not bo found as such , therefore tho the D.G.M. appealed , and when the discussion Avas closed , Lodge could not admit him by yo repor t that was made." Bro. Carson demanded that the vote should be taken by On 22nd Jano, a motion was mado and unanimously carried, Lodges, as the Constitution on test questions permits. This " to wear pnrplo ribbons at tho Grand Festival, At the meoting ou Avas accordingly done, and the result of the voting Avas, tho 24th August 1790, " A proposal was made summons'd (sic) the M. of Lodgo No. 128, to tho Steward's Lodge, to show just causa that 332 votes sustained the ruling of the Chair, Avhile 401 why they received Bro. Joh n James Monro to become a member of votes supported the objection of the Deputy Grand Master. that Lodge without a Sitivicate (sic)." N.B.—This word appears to In other words, the Grand Lodge of Ohio decided, by a have been a serious stumbling-block in tho way of more than one majority of 69 votes, that the proposal to recognise the Secretary of No. G. On tho 14th September, it is moved and carried Coloured Grand Lodge as a separate and independent body, " that a memorial should be presented to the W.D.G.M. Hnmbly was contrary thanking him for his gi*eat and good condnct in supporting the to the Constitution, which must first be Autient Craft, &c, &c, &o. Humbly beging (sic) for his suppo.-fc amended before such a motion could legally bo submitted. and continuance for the future." A second motion was made, to the The result is that the main question of recognising effect that Masters and Wardens shall be fined for non-attendance, Coloured Masonry is postponed sine die. It is, perhaps, according to the rules and articles of this Lodge, and, at tho next matter for regret, that the Grand Lodge could not have meeting, the J.W. is snmmoned " to show cause why he do not attend according to regulation." In November, the same officer having discussed the matter directly. It is satisfactory, hoAvever, been regularly absent in the meantime, is ordered to attend the jioxb to find — and we may say this, without fear of being stated Lodge, but he does not, nor at tho meeting when the election thought guilty of any partisanship—that, so far as the dis- of new officers is held. On 28th December, the new W.M. and cussion went, it was confined entirely to the consideration Wardens are installed , " according to Ancient custom and cere- of an important legal point. We conclude, from Bro. monies." Indeed , it appears to have been the custom to insfal , not Melish' only the Master, bnt tho Wardens likewise. At this Lodge, wo find s simple account, that no foolish sentiment about a Bro. Leslie acting as Secretary pro tern, but whether this is the colour Avas alloAved to find place in the settlement of a pro- Bro. Leslie who was the Grand Secretary, we have no means here of position which can only be determined, legitimately, on a discovering. It is further recorded that, on this occasion , there was legal issue. " left bad money, 3s 8d"—a light half-guinea had previously been mentioned. In January 1791, the Lodge is visited by Bro. James Agar D.G.M. Among the visitors on 22nd February, we find the names of Bros. James Knight, P.M. of No. 13, John Hill, " of the Dispensation, Maidstone," Brown and John Hill, members of St. John , Leslie, Grand Secretary, and Davis, of No. 231. In Juno. HISTORY OF OUR LODGES. when the election of officers was hold , two candidates stood for the office of Tyler,but the old one Avas elected on a ballot. Among tho items of expenditure entered under date of 28th Juno,we find "To new purplo MINUTE BOOK OP LODGE No. 6, ANCIENTS. ribbons for ye jewels, 12s." On tho 12th July, occurs a enrions entry. SOME time since we gave an analysis of an old Lodge Book of The minutes of 14th Juno having been confirmed , their confirmation No. 6. Ancients, now Enoch Lodge, No. 11 on the roll of the having been adjourned from 28th June, we are told , "the chair being United Grand Lodge of England. We have since this been permitted vacant, and Bro. Bnckney having served all offices , it was proposed , to examine what, till the discovery of the Lodge Book referred to, that Bro. Buckney pass the chair as Master, in which he was accord was the oldest minute book in the possession of Enoch. The first ingly installed." The installation of tho new officers vtns then pro- entry is datod 22nd April 1788, and the minutes are consecutive, with ceeded with. In October, " Bro. Leslie, Grand Secretary, presented the exception of two breaks, one considerable, from September 1798 a resolution of the General Grand Chapter of H.R. Arch, that Bro. to 11th Jane 1799, the other of shorter duration, from the latter day Walter Paulett, of No. 6, be censur'd for indecent and disrespectful to the 8th of October 1799. Moreover, though both ill-written and conduct to tho Geni- Grand Chapter, and snspendod from all Masonic ill-spelt in many places, they afford , till towards the end, a tolerably rights and privileges until ho make such concession as shal l be clear view of the inner life of the Lodge, so far at least as minutes deem'd adequate by the Grand Lodge." Bro. Paulett, Avho was pre- are likoly to disclose it. It is greatly to bo regretted that a gap sent, at once expressed his sorrow, if anything ho had said in should exist between these two Lodgo Books. Tho last minute in the the Grand Chapter had given offence to tho Grand Officers older book is dated 23rd April 1782, the first in this the 22ud April or any other brother present, and this concession bom" 1788, leaving exactly six years, the details of which are lost to us, at deemed sufficient by the Lodge, Bro. Leslie promised to present the least as far as is known at present. It is possible, however, from tho same to the next Grand Lodge and Gen. Grand Chapter for their register of members in the first Lodge Book, to carry the list of consideration. In April 1792 we read of a Bro. Denby, of Lodge No. officers down to June 178-4, the last list of members being for the first 4, attending to solicit a contribution of 4s fid towards defraying tho half of the year 1784, loaving thus only four years for which we have funeral expenses of a deceased member of Lodge No. 63, who having no such memoranda ; while the seqnenco of accounts is complete, as been " one night had " could not receive the charity; it having been they run on in the first book without a break, till towards the close of agreed by several Lodges that he should bo buried by contribution. the year 1798. Were the lost books forthcoming for this period , and On the 10th July occurs, as an item of expenditure , " Paid for Eibons alsofor tho years between 1801 and 1810 and other years, Enoch Lodge for St. Joh n's 9s." On tho 12th February 1793, a motion was made would be able to boast of an unbroken series of record s from the last that the Lodge meet on the second Tuesday in tho month , thus alter- month of the year 1770. Let us hope these losses may some day or ing the Lodge meetings from fortnightly to monthly. In Apri l wo other be made good. We now pass to the Minute Book, beginning note a payment to Bro. Frazer (Tyler) of one shilling, " for summoning 23rd April 1788. Grand Chapter." On the 13th August tho.Lod ge must have allowed The first record worthy of notice is the initiation , passing, and raising itsel f a little extra indulgence, as among the expenses of the evening of a new member at the same meeting, owing to his going abroad. is entered half-a-crown for a bottle of wine. At tho October meeting Many other instances occur, however, in the course of these minutes it was resolved to change the Lodge quarters, " the landlord of thd in which the three degrees are conferred on one and tho same night. Lodge House not being a Mason." Accordingly the month following it On the 11th November, in the same year, there is an ontry to the was arranged that the Lodge should for the future meet at the Horns following offect :—"It was ordered by tho Wl. Master and the Tavern , Doctors' Commons, tho landlord being a Bro. Griffiths. In majority of the Lodge No. 6, to summon the Master and Wardens of December, on the proposition of the Treasurer, it was resolved that No. 225 for a trespass committed by them, in passing a member of members, when absent, should pay only eighteen pence instead of Lodgo No. 6 through the chair in order to obtain a seat in tho H.R. A., half-a-crown. In the minutes of 11th February 1794 it is entered contrary to constitution." What followed this order, however, does that Bro. J. Feakins gave a lecture in tho first part, but " wa3 not appear, as there is no further minute bearing upon the " trespass." obstructed by tho noise of the company in the other room." In July, There are no minutes between this date and tho 10th February 1789 , there is entry of a sum of ten shillings and sixpence being paid to when we find it stated that the W.M. and both Wardens Avere absent. Grand Lodge towards the Grand Festival on the previous 24th June, The absence of these officers is noticed in the next minute of the 24th with similar entries in subsequent years, and likewise of five shillings Feb., while the W.M. and S.W. are again absent at the time of and sixpence expended in " ribbands." At the December election this opening the Lodge on 10th March. Indeed, the occasion when they year the W.M. proposed the Sen. Deacon, and the S.W. the Jun. Deacon. were present appears to have been of rare occurrence. We are not Amongst the visitors on the 12th April 1700 occurs the name of a surprised , therefore, that some years lateritAvas found necessary to take member of the New Edinburgh Kilwinning, and also that of the W.M. steps to revivify the Lodge. On tho 12th May 1789, it is minuted of St. John's. At this meeting, likewise, tho sum of fourteen pence is that a " Bro. Major Carroll, of Lodge No. 678, Ireland, joined, and paid expended on a pair of compasses. In October 1799 it was unanimously the sum of five shillings." On the 22nd September, a brother of agreed to remove the Lodge to Bro. Hart's, " The Bricklayers' Arms, Lodge No. 367, Ireland, having a certificate from G.L. Ireland, Earl-street, St. Andrew's-by-the-Wardrobe." On this occasion Bro. a member of No. 74, Exeter, and a member of Lodge No. 3 are elected Harper P,G,Wi was a visitor, We furtiier read that the W.M, « pro, eeeded to install Bro. Cook Master and to pass tho chair." At an 1776. June S. Bayley W.M., J. Burford S.W., John Feakinst J.W., emergency meeting on the 22nd May 179S, it was determined that all Joh n Errington Secretary, R. Tidcomb Treasurer. the members should ho summoned to attend next regular Lodge night , „ j:_ Dec. J. Feakins W.M., Richard Feakins S.W., Richard Frazer and pay up arrears, under tho penalty of exclusion for non-attend- J.W., John Errington Secretary, Sim. A. Bayloy ance. It was also proposed to remove tho Lodgo. Nothing, however, Treasurer. was done at the next regular Lodge, tho business being ordered to 1777. Juno W. Baylev W.M., Richard Feakins S.W., Richard Frazer Btand over till tho next meeting in July, when tho usual election of J.W., John Erring ton Secretary, John Feakins officers was hold. It is evident, indoed , from tho irregularity of the Treasurer. elections, and the scantiness of tho attendance of members, that at „ Deo. Richard Feakins W.M., Richard Frazer S.W., Jos. this timo the Lodgo was far from being in a flourishing state. Knight J.W., John McCormick Secretary, John Tho installation of tho officers elected in July was ordered to Feakins Treasurer. stand over till tho next meeting, but when that came, tho Lodge 1778 . Juno Jos. Knight W.M., Richard Frazer S.W., Edward Jen. was not opened , only two members being present. The samo hap- kins J.W., John McCormick Secretary, John pened in September, four only being present. In October, and till Feakins Treasurer. June of tho following year, no meetings were held. On the 11th of „ Dec. Riohard Frazer W.M., Henry Westley S.W., John A. of tho latter month tho olection of officers for tho ensuing half-year Smith J.W., John McCormick Secretary, John Avns held. In the October following a move is arranged to Mr. Bass's Feakins Treasurer. house, tho Manchester Arms, Baker-street , Matichester-sqnare, and 1779. Juno II. Westloy W.M., Jos. Knight S.W., Robert Leo J.W., the movo is made the very next month , Avhen three brethren, Bros. John McCormick Seoretary, John Feakins Treas. Sinolair, Stork, and Hughes, join as " honorary members, to assist to „ Dec. Jos. Knight W.M., R. Lee S.W., James Old J.W., John rovivo the Lodge." Of these threo Bro. Sinclair is elected , and at McCormick Secretary, John Feakins Treasurer. once installed , as W.M. for the rest of the half year, and Bros. Stork 1780. Juno R. Leo W.M., Jas. Old S.W., Thos. Percival J.W., Joa. and Hughes as S. and J. Wardens respectivel y. Bro. Feakins hands Knight Secretary, John Feakins Treasurer. over tho Treasurer's account to Bro. Stork. Tho landlord , Mr. Bass, „ Doc. Chas. Bearblock W.M., Jas. Old S.W., Thomas Percival is proposed as member. Tho week following Bro. Stork joined , by J.W., John McCormick Secretary, John Feakins certificate , from No. 239, Chelsea. On tho 1st January 1800, it is Treasurer. recorded that St. Joh n's Day was celebrated , and tho accounts of the 1781. June James Old W.M., T. Percival S.W., W. Chapman J.W., Lodge regularly settled. We find , also, in tho statement of account, John- Old Secretary, John Feakins Treasurer. "the hole («i"c) of tho expenses of romoving the regalia of tho Lodge „ Deo. T. Percival W.M., W. Chapman S.W., Richard Feakina No. 6 " is set down as £ 17 2s. In tho noxt minute Ave find the amount J.W., John McCormick Secretary, John Foakina dno to the Treasurer is stated at £25 Is 7d. On tho 14th April a Treasurer. Lecture was given by Bro. Sinclair, of Lod ge No. 10. On tho 8th §1782. Juno W. Chapman W.M., Henry Westloy S.W., W. Westloy December another movo is agreed npon , to Bro. James Carroll's, the J.W., John McCormick Secretary, John Feakina Goat , Stiifford-street , Bond-street. Arrangements nro also made to Treasurer.- liquidate the Lodgo debts, amounting to £31 14s Id , one-half of „ Deo. J. McCormick W.M., W. Westley S.W., John Feakina Avhich is to be paid " tho day following," and the other half by Bro. J.W., Henry Westley Seoretary, Riohard Feakina Andrew Barry. At this meeting officers for tho next half-year are Treasurer. chosen , bnt on the 27th of the month other officers aro appointed , Bro. 1783. Juno J. McCormick W.M., J. Feakins S.W., Chas. Fan- J.W., Gray as W.M., the name of the S.W. being loft blank, and Bro. Jas. Henry Westley Secretary, Richard Feakins Treas. Carrol l being the J.W. On ] 2th January Bros. Gray and Carroll join the „ Doc. John Feakins W.M., Chas. Farr S.W., John McCormick Lodge by certificate, and pay severally a joining feo of five shillings. juu. J.W., John McCormick Seoretary, Richard There nro no less than eight visitors on this occasion, six of thorn of Feakins Treasurer. Lodgo No. 4 ono of St. John and one of 244. In fact , , , about this t P.S.G.W., and G.T. in 1789. timo, wo should judge, tho Lodge must havo been making great efforts § These that follow are from the Lists only; those precoding from to attain to a higher condition of prosperity. On tho 9th February, Minutes and Lists as well. tho A'isitors aro twelve, among them being members of Lodges No. 4, 10, 192, 244, and 3G8. On 3rd March au Irish Bro., of Lodgo No. 712, Ireland , and a member of No. 10 join , and pay each tho sum of SECOND LODGE BOOK. fivo shillings. At this meeting tho W.M. proposes that each membor 1788. Juno Rich. Fowler W.M., Homy Hart S.W., John Jaa. Mooro pay, " for Tyling and an apron , 2s 6d." In May it was unanimonsly J.W., John McCormick Socrotary, John Feakina agreed to movo to Bro. Prondfoot's, Jacob's Well , Charles-street, Treasurer. Manchester-square. In June tho Lodgo receives a fresh accession of „ Dec. Henry Hart W.M., John Jas. Moore S.W., John McCor- strength , in tho shape of fonr joining members from Lodgo No. 37. mick Secretary, John Feakina Treasurer. Several instances aro mentioned hereabouts of brethren passing the 1789. Juno John Feakins W.M., W. Wardale S.W., John Taylor chair, by Avhich , Ave presume, is intended that tho rank of a virtual J.W., John McCormick Secretary, Past Master is conferred on such. It may ho, perhaps, though there is „ Dec. W. Wardalo W.M., Thos. Jenkins S.W., Burcher J.W., nothing in the minutes to show it, that this honour was thus conferred John McCormick Secretary, John Feakins Trea. in connection with tho Royal Arch Degree. However this may be, surer (for life) . these statements form tho interesting feature of the concluding 1790. Juno. Thos. Jonkins W.M., Burcher S.W., Bucknoy J.W., minutes, the last of which is dated "Jacob's Well, Charles-street. Franklin Secretary, John Feakins Treasurer. Manchester-square, July 7" 1801, tho attendance on which day is „ Doc. Burcher W.M., Jackson S.W., Franklin J.W., Atkins set down at thirteen members and two visitors. Thus the Lodgo, at Secretary, John Feakins Treasurer. tho timo Ave take leave of it, was apparently increasing in strength. 1791. Juno. Jackson W.M., Franklin S.W., Atkin3 J.W., Jenkina It remains for us to add , that this second minute book is by no Secretary, Joh n Feakins Treasurer. means as well kept as tho earlier one. Wo havo said tho writing is „ Dec. Jonkins W.M., Atkins S.W., Lucas,* Griffiths J.W., in many parts shockingl y bad, and tho spoiling as faulty. These, Burcher Secretary, John Feakins Treasurer. however, are trifles. Bnt though, except towards tho end, we are 1792. Juno Atkins W.M., Griffiths S.W., Benj. White J.W., Burcher enabled to form a continuous narrative, there is in too many places an Secretary, John Feakins Treasurer. evidenco of hasto and carelessness by no means creditable to the „ Dec. Griffiths W.M., Benj. White S.W., Herring.f Mayhew officers The following lists of tho principal officers havo been com- J.W., Jenkins Secretary, John Feakins Trea. piled from the Minute Books under notice here and in a former issue. surer. 1793. June B. White FIRST LODGE BOOK. W.M., Mayhew S.W., Judge J.W., Atkins Secretary, John Feakins Secretary. 1770. Dec. T. Blair W.M. „ Dec. Rich. Feakins W.M., Paulett S.W., Judgo J.W., Atkins 1771. Jan. W. Bayley W.M., Luke Conniff S.W., Wra. Dagnia J.W., Secretary, John Feakins Treasurer. Charles Bearblock* Secretary. 1794. July. John Feakins W.M., Judge S.W., J. Mitchell J.W., „ Juno T. Blair W.M., Wm. Dagnia S.W., J. Ayckbowm J.W., Atkins Secretary, John Feakins Treasurer. Charles Bearblock Secretary. „ Dec. John Feakins sen. W.M., J. Mitchell S.W., J. Feakina „ Dec. W. Dagnia W.M., J. Ayckbowm S.W., W. Murray J.W., jun. J.W., T. Westall Secrotary, John Feakina Secretary postponed. Treasurer. 1772. Juno J. Ayckbowm W.M., T. Withers S.W., James Lock 1795. Juno Mitchell W.M., J. Feakins jun. S.W., Chas. Howard Prelleur J.W., Secretary—none elected. J.W., P. Westall Secretary, John Feakina Trea- „ Dec. T. Withers W.M., Joh n McCormickf S.W., T. Woodham surer. J.W. , John Bexwell Secretary, Peter Bourdon 1796. Jan. Mitchell W.M., Howard S .W., Westall J.W., Kiernan Treasurer. Secretary, John Feakins Treasurer. 1773. Juno T. Withers W.M., T. Woodham S.W., J. Tyrrell J.W., „ Juno T. Westall W.M., II. Hart S.W., Thos. Hargravo J.W., John Erriugton Secretary, John Bexwell Treasurer. Kiernan Secretary, John Feakins Treasurer. 1774. Jan. W. Bayley W.M., Simeon Bayley S.W., J. Errington „ Dec. T. Westall W.M., Cooko sen. S.W., Thos. Hobbs J.D., J.W., James Foucher Secretary, Thos. Purnell Trea- Westall Secretary, John Feakins Treasurer. surer. 1797. Aug. J. Feakins W.M., Watkina S.W., Hobbs J. W., Buckton „ June S. Bayley W.M., J. Errington S.W., J. Foucher J.W., Secretary, John Feakins Treasurer. J. Ayckbowm Secretary, Thomas Purnell Treas. 1798. May Feakins W.M. , Watkina S.W., H. Hart J.W., John 1775. Jan. J. Errington W.M., James Dunn S.W., Richard Tid- Feakins Treasurer. comb J.W., Simeon Bayley Secretary, Thomas „ July Watkins W.M., Westall S.W., J. P. CookJ J.W., John Purnell Treasurer. Feakins Treasurer. „ July J. Errington W.M., James Dunn S.W., R'chard Tid- 1799. June Westal l W.M., Watkins S.W., Thos. Drnco J.W., John comb J.W., Simeon Bayley Secretary, Thomas Feakins Treasurer. Purnell Treasurer. * Elected but did not serve : Bro. Griffiths therefore chosen in „ Dec. R. Tidcomb W.M., J. Burford S.W., S. Bayley J.W., , , John Errington Secretary. hia stead. t Absent, eo Mayhew elected in his stead. * Grand Secretary 1779 to 1782. Writing illegible not apparent > t , whether T. P. or J. P.; may be t Groad. Secretary 1785 to 1789. either. Query—If former, was this the actor ? 1799 Nov.| Sinclair W.M., Stork S.W., Hughes J.W., Stork to it as the amount subscribed therein will permit, and tho drawing Treasurer. will be further localised by appropriating our Life Governorshi ps to 1800 Jan. Stork W.M., Hughes S.W., Lloyd J.W., Secretary each town, or oven a building in which severa l Lodges are held (us iu postponed , R. Bass Treasurer. London, and other largo places) , or to ono Lodge for every 100 tickets „ June Stork W.M., E. Lloyd S.W., Jas. Stow J.W., J. Proud- sold in such town, &c. foot Secretary, Stork Treasurer. Tho tickets issued to R.A. Chapters, Mark Lodges and K.T. Pro- §„ 8th Deo. Benj. Hughes W.M., E. Lloyd S.W., Wm. Wighan J.W ceptories will bo secondarily dealt Avith , and will form a separate „ 27th „ Gray W.M., Jas. Carroll S.W., Stow J.W. series, oxuept in cases when such Chapter, Ac. dosires to unito Avith 1801. June Carson W.M., Walker S.W., Clidsdale J.W., Brown tho Craft Lodgo to which it is attached. Secretary, Proudfoot Secretary. I h;irdly expect the members of Chaptor3, &c. personally to pur- chase tickets if thoy havo previously done so, but I hopo overy § These elected on 8th Dec, but a second olectiou on 27th of the Chapter, Mark Lodgo and Preceptory will itself purohaso a book of month, the first ono chosen did not serve. tickets, with tho kuowlod go that, for overy fivo books taken, ono Lifo Governorshi p will bo created. I propose, with your permission, to publish in your columns, a statement of account, showing tho moneys which I havo received , and the successful numbers, and to forward tho official recei pts to tho holders thereof. COKRESPONDENCE I need hardly say that additional booka of tickets may bo obtaiued from We do not hold ourselves responsible for the opinions of our Cor- , respondents. Yours fraternally, We cannot undertake to return rejected communications. J. E DAVAUD C URTEIS, All Letters must bear the name and address of the Writer, not P.M. 189, 1247, P.S.G.W. Dovon, P.M. 35 Mark Lodgo, Grand Mark necessaril y for publication, but as a guarantee of good faith. Deacon, Arch Treasurer of the Order of tho Tomple, V.P.R.M.I.B., &c, &c. WHICH IS CORRECT ? To tho Editor of THE FREEMASON 'S CHRONICLE . DEAR SIR AND BROTHER,—I am too much engaged on other THE ANCIENT AND ACCEPTE D EITE matters to Avrite at length, in continuation of this correspondence, and shall content myself, for this Aveek, by thanking Q. for the The Sovereign Chapter of Mount Calvary of Knights of the Pelicau and Eag opinions expressed in his last letter, and by submitting further le, and Princes of the Order of Rose Croix of H.R.D.M.—The examplos for consideration . Convocation of tho members of this vory old Chapter was held Preceptor No. 1 says : " He hopes to find that Avhich was lost at the Masonic Hall, 33 Goldeu-squaro, W., on Friday, the 10th inst., with the centre." when Bro. William Roebuck 31° was duly installed as M .W.S. by Bro. ° Preceptor No. 2 says : " within a centre ; " a great difference, HydePnllen 33 . Amongst tho brethren present we noticed : 111. Bros. and ono of considerable moment. It ia admitted that we ought to Captain Philips 33°P.M.P.S. G.C., Major Shadwoll Clerko 33° G.S.G., understand Avhat we talk about. Bro. Rosenthal 33° of Franco, Bros. Paas 30°, Stohwasser 30°, Cofti u Again, and here ia somothing in which I am suro many of tho 30°, Devvar, Morgan, Drivor, Crossloy, Nicolo, Raymond , &o. Tho bettor educated continually err (and only for the Avant or neglect business being ended , tho members adjourned to the Cafe Royal, of consideration). Preceptor No. 1 saya : of something being " more Avhere a sumptuous banquet was served, and all spent a most enj oy- honorable than tho Order of the Qarter , or any other," &c. able evening, under tho presidency of tho M.W.S. No. 2 saya : " than the Star and Garter , or," &c. And No. 3 Bays " than tho Star, Qarter , or," &c. I shall shortly gather together all the discrepancie3 I have submitted, and set the remarks of your correspondents against C0NSECEATI0N OF PLANTATION LODGE same. Meanwhile, I must say I should like to have other opinions besides those wo havo been favoured Avith, and probably somo other NO. 581, EINNING PAKE, GLASGOW. of your numerous readers might look over tho correspondence npHL Provincial Grand Lodgo of Glasgow mot, at 4 p.m ., ou on this subject , from tho commencement, and lay their views before -&- Monday, the 13th November, for tho purposo of consecrating decide tho Brethren, so that in respect of these variations, wo may , 'ho Hall , and also tho new Lodge, Plantation , No. 581. Bro. F. A. " Which is correct ? " Barrow, Depute Provincial Grand Master, presiding, Bro. J. Baird, Yours fraternally, tho Substitute P.G.M., acting as Chaplain , Bros. J. Morgan interim J AMES STEVENS, P.G. Secretary, J. Gillis P.G.T., J. Balfour P.G.D. of C, G. W. Wheoler 73 P.M., P.Z., &c. , acting P.G. S. W., R. BroAvnlic, No. 3 bis, acting P.G. J.W., J. B. Hardic P.G.O.G. Clapham, 14th November 1876. Bro. Joh n Miller P.M. 413 P.G.D. of M., condncted the choir, and contributed ranch to enhance the solemnity of tho Consecration, which was admirabl y conducted by Bro. Barrow and his assistants. In tho conrso of his address, tho acting P.G.M. dwelt on tho great To the Mitor of TnE FREEMASON 'S CHRONICLE . sorvico that Masonry, and its progenitors, tho Egyptian children and DEAR S IR AND BROTHER ,—Tour correspondent Q. ably answers the Greek mysteries, had done, by enlarging tho human mind , by direct- question of tho Masonic Paradox, but will you allow me space to give ing it to the study of tho liberal arts and sciences, causing men a third reading. Thero havo been more foggy answers given than also to study Nature, and leading thorn from that up to Nature's God. probabl y any other, oach ansAver being open to objection from those Thus, iu what Avero called the Dark A ges of the world's history, all Avho havo analysed the matter. the leading men wore those who were well skilled in those Mysteries. I remember arguing tho various answers nsually given Avith that Wo read in Holy Writ that Moses Avas well skilled in all the learning most excellent Mason, Stephen Barton Wilson (tho Gamaliel at whose of the Egyptians, and this learning was transmitted from ono foet I sat to gather most of my Masonic knowledge), Avhen I suggested generation to another amongst tho initiated , and confined princi pal ly that this reading would meet all objections. to them. Now, however, by tho spread of science and knowledge, " The sun being that great bod y round Avhich the earth, &c. on its the great mass of the people aro learning theso truths , and thoy aro own axis. Frcemasonrv being universally spread over the surface of not kept in tho breast of Masons, but wo lovo Masonry now, nob the earth, &c. because of tho power it confers on its possessors, as of old , but be- He agreed Avith me, and said he Avould introduce it at the Lodge of cause of the wondrous beauty of its principles—Brotherly Love, Emulation. Whether he did so or not, I cannot say. I saw him but Relief , and Truth. Ihe relief that brotherly love induces us to give once again before his lamented death, and forgot to mention the may bo, and often is, pecuniary charity, but there is also that feeling subject. of sympathy with a brother's Avants , and a desire to contribute to his I am not one to expect uniformity of working, knowing that not happiness, which can bo given by tho poorest of tho brethren. He oven Masons can agree on all points,—" tot homines tot sertentiam,"— may bo too poor to give even a sixpence in cash, but he may give besides, Masonry is a " progressive science," and there can be no pro- that which is above all money value—tho sympath y of it kind and gression Avhere infallibility is claimed ; but I think " grammar, affectionate heart. A word of advice, or of friendl y caution , ia often rhetoric," and, above all, " truth ," should ever be kept in view. of great value, especiall y Avhen in a distant land or on a foreign shore, but to cultivate this feeling properly, wc want to have good men to fraternal l I remain, yours y, begin to work upon , and the now Lodgo, ho hoped , Avould look out H. E. FRANCES P.P.G.D., Preceptor. for members Avho already had large, Avarm hearts, and , without doubt, they would bo suro to be improved by becoming members of a Lodgo where theso feelings could be cultivated and refined. At tho close of tho ceremony, Bro. Stobo, tho R.W.M., iu a few BALLOTS FOR LIFE GOVERNORSHIPS brief, bat well chosen remarks, thanked the acting Provincial Grand. Master, and the rest of the brethren , for their attendance , and tho To the Editor of the F REEMASON ' S CHRONICLE . able Avay in which they hail performed their d-ities , and proposed thorn D EAR S IR AND B ROTHER ,—From several letters Avhich I have all for Honorary Affiliation , Avhich tho Lodge agreed to with acclama- received, I believe an idea exists that the Province of Devon Avill tion. Tho Lod go was then closed , and tho brethren adjourned to derive somo advantage from tho salo of tickets Avhich I havo issued tho adjoining hall , were refreshment had been provided for them. for a drawing for Life Governorshi ps in connection Avith my Steward - Bro. Stobo presided. ship at the forthcoming Festival in aid of the funds of tho Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution for aged Freemasons and Widows of Ci.uii Tiocs;: PrAYiNO C.VKDS .—.Mogul Qii. .iil. .\-, picke*'. Is :M i cr pack , U.-i Freemasons. per ilOKCi p:u;kn. 'Do. sccuruls Is pi r p;' vk . lis per (Ivzin packs . If ] >y post 1-5(1 V"1' P;ick extra , Cards for rirpiet , Uozi'iuo , Kc-ulc, >tc., JIogi.il Permit me to state, most distinctly, this i3 not tho case. Each Quality lod pel puck, 9a per dozen packs —London W. W. Jlorgan, Province Avill havo as many Life Governorships specially appropriated U7 Barbican , E.O. who hold a " merry-making, and eat a sort of cake called * wigs,' and THE MAGAZINES OF THE MONTH drink ale." On the 30th, or the day of St. Andrew, tho patron saint of Scotland, " the Scotch, in their annual procession , bear singed Tho current number of Blackwood is excellent. "A Woman- sheepa' heads." In Northamptonshire, tho samo day was kept, Hater " is continued , but the thread of tho storyfis somewhat broken according to Miss Bakor, " by the lace-makers, U3 a day of festivity by tho narrative of Rhoda Gale's experiences. Miss Gale being tho and lace-making ; but since the use of pillow-lace has in a great young lady Avhom Vizard met, in au almost fainting state, towards tho measure given place to that of the loom, thia holiday has been less and close of tho preceding part. Tho interruption, however, clearly has less observed." Among tho " Weather Proverbs," tho two folloAving its purpose, as will bo seen as tho story proceeds. An article on from Notts are worth quoting :— distinguished "SAvift and Macaulay," in which are noted tho points that " If there's ice in November that will bear a duck, them, or Avhich they possessed in common , is admirably writton. We There'll be nothing after but sludge and muck." commend, in partioular, tho writer's censnre of those Avho publish privato letters and papers reflecting on the conduct or character of " If the ice bear a man before Chiiatmaa, it Avill not bear a mouse past worthies, without a thought for the feelings of the Iatter'a after." relatives. " Pages from the Story of my Childhood " ia a pleasantly, The same prevaila in West Kent, we are told, only goose and duck are written narrative. The continuation of "A Run through Kathiawar " substituted respectively for man and mouse. A similar ono ia noted in ia certain to find appreciative readers. As a specimen of tho reviewer s connection with Hallowe'en (11th Norember N.s.)— art, we commend to tho notice of our friends the review of the second volume of Mr. Theodore Martin's " Life of the Prince Consort." The " If ducks do slide at Holland tide, military reader will doubtless find much to interest him in the essay At Christmas they will swim ; If ducks do swim at Holland-tide on "Army Promotion and Retirement," and tho political will bo equally , At Christmas they will slide. taken with, tho views expressed in. the last of the contents, " The " Recent Homo Agitation and tho East." But, as tho Avnter remarks, " the experience of certain great frosts ia In Belgravia are continued Mr. Charles Reade a " Good Stories of 1565, 1683, 1762, and 1814 directly oppoaea thia popular view." In the Midland Counties it seems; there is a proverb to the effect that " if Man and other Animals," but wo hardly think the present one of "The , the wind ia S.W. at Martinma3 (23rd November N.s.), it will keep Exchange of Animals," in which a man sells his Avife for a dog and twenty shillings, is equal in point of merit or in interest to the half- there till after Christmaa." dozen that precede it. However, as the story of an English custom, In the Sunday at Home there is a short, well-written story of " The now, Ave believe, entirely obsolete—though Mr. Reado's illustration of Suspected Man," in addition to which we have noted No. XII. of Dr. it belongs to a date Avithin the last half century—we doubt not it will Stoughton's historical aketch of " Westminster Abbey," an aocount of serve to amuse the roader. The illustration accompanying it is the a visit to " Pukapuka j or, Danger Island," in connection with tho best Ave havo seen in this magazine for several months, the face of the excellent yet often arduous, and indeed dangerous work undertaken dog, which seems to be enjoying the joke, being admirably expressed. by the South Sea Missions ; a narrative of the life and labours in Mr. Richard A. Proctor contributes a paper on "Astrology," well worth Biblical publication of " Constantino von Tiachendorf," and a short reading, and 'An Old Enthusiast and a Young Cynic ' furnishes a round story of " The Two Lime Trees." The frontiapieoe, " St. Martin'a dozen of "Qui ps and Cranks," which are admirable. As to the serial Mount," from Turner's picture, ia admirably engraved. fiction : Mrs. Lynn Linton's story, entitled " From Dreams to Waking," The principal attractions in Cassell' s Family Magazine are the notes is concluded. 'Juliet' finds her married life Avith Cis Travors just what on "Gardening in November," a paper by Profeasor Andrew Wilson she mi , ght havo expected from tho circumstances under which it Avas of Edinburgh, on "The Luminosity of the Sea," a highly interesting contracted , and young Travors himself docs not improve. The little description of "The Dinner Tables of the Past," sundry wise directions Gretchen rc-appears iu a now character, and Colonel Fleming returns by Mr. A. G. Payne as to the preparation of "Breakfast Dishes," and from India, so that there aro new elements of interest in store for ua. a paper exhibiting "The Daily Occupations of a Turkish Lady." In Aa to the other tales, we have nothing to add to our previous remarks. addition , thero ia a second article about " Washing at Home," and The feature of Cornhill is tho opening portion of a new serial story, "The Eradication of Stains, and 'A Family Doctor ' 18 seaaonably entitled "Erema ; or, my Father's Sin," by Mr. Blackman, author of earnost in prescribing "All about Asthma." The 'Gatherer,' as usual, "Alice Lorraine," current some time since in Blackwood , and other al- ia useful and instructive, and any one who may have needlework for most equally well-known novels. Mr. Blackman is a writer of consider- which she experiences a difficulty in finding * market will meet, in able power, and the reader will doubtless anticipate that "Erema" will theso pages, Avith a solution to her difficulty. The two tales, "Caught bo a sourco of pleasure duringtho long winter evenings. Nor, to jud ge in the Briars" and "A Hard Case," are concluded. Our hope ia that from our first introduction , do AVO think ho will bo disappointed. their successors may prove as entertaining. "By the Hoarth," drawn "CaritiV is continued , so that fiction has in this magazine tAvo capital by M. E. Edwards, makes an effective frontispiece. representatives. In addition AVO , have noted "On Turkish ways and The third part of The Countries of the World has special attraotiona Turkish women" (part II.), Avhich is suro to find many readers just at this moment when all tho world is talking of the Arctic now , Expedition , when tho Turk is engrossing tho attention of all Europe. of Captain Nares, so recently returned to these shores. Dr. Brown Among the other contribution s, tho following are in the highest degree is very happy in his description of Artio life, and the illustration3 praiseworth y :—" The Laws of Dream-Fancy," " Thoughts on Criti- which accompany his text are in every respect worthy it. Among cism b , y Critics." and " Forgotten Jokes." tho most effectively drawn are those representing "Explorers disturbed Baily is always welcome. Its programme for the current month by Walrus," "Recreation near the North Pole," and "Wave born Ice. is of the nsnal character, and includes moro than one paper of special bergs." " Polar Bear attacked by Eskimo Dogs," from an original interest. Thus a glimpse is vouchsafed us at "Winchester Race Course," sketch, furnishes an admirable frontispiece to the number. and tho events and persons most intimately associated with it. Under We have also received Part I. of Canon Farrar's well-known the head of "Country Quarters " , we havo a ahort narrative of the work, The Life of Christ. Many of our readers, no doubt aro alread " Surrey Union's " doings. In Leigh , y " Frank of Watercombo," Frank acquainted with the merits of thia work. It has indeed been gener- and the old squire ho is visitiug sall , , y forth for an early morning's ally eulogised, and no words of ours will affect the opinions which have quest after the pole-cat. The experience is new to Frank, and he been pronounced so unanimousl enters full y. But the publication by Me3ara. y into tho spirit of tho sport. " Our Van " is more heavily Cassell and Co. of a now edition at a price that will enable all laden than usual as , classes regards matter, and as racily Avritten as ever. In to include this important work among their biblical addition is a list of possessions, ia a "Hounds," with tho names of tho masters, Avhips, service to literature and to the public which is deserving of all days of meeting, and the country hunted. , praise. We have plenty of literature of a cheap form, but it is only in the The serial tales in the Leisure Hour , namoly, "Tho Shadow on the periodical issues of this and other publishing firms that we find quality Hearth," and " The Grants of Lochside," Avhich aro very suitable to combined with cheapness. At the same time, Messrs. Casaell, in the pages of this periodical , are both continued. " Tho Stone Ago in bringing out The Life of Christ, at the moderate cost of seven-pence Great Britain " is highly interesting. The Rev. W. Wright's contribu- per number, have spared no pains to make the edition worthy of the tion on " Turkish Law and Turkish Mis-rule " is an earnest appeal to work. It is admirably and profusely illustrated, those exhibited places the Great rowers no longer to leave tho Christian subjects of the and the customs and habits of the people being taken from photo- latter at tho mercy of Turkish law. Then Ave have noted No. III. of graphs, to obtain which Mr. F. Mann Gord speciall - y visited the Holy "America n Caricatures, ' and "A Stranger in St. Petorsburgh." The Land. Tho copies of medals, coins, &c, are produced under the experiences of the latter, coming as they do from tho pen of Mr. Sala, superintendence of the Rev. S. S. Lewis, corresponding member of when ho was Special Commissioner of tho Dail y Telegrap h, Avill bo the Archaeological Societies of Paris and Berlin , whilst the maps and found very amusing. We have noted likewise two other descriptive plans aro based on tho latest geographical discoveries. Knowing paper s, "Among the Mormons," aud an account of " Girton College." this, we have no manner of doubt that this aerial issue of Dr. Farrar's Iu the usual "Antiquarian Gossip of the Month," and the " Weather work will find an earnest welcome from all classes of the reading 1 roverbs," we find recorded many quaint old customs and sayings. It public. is almost needless to say that the "5th of November " and " Lord Mayor's Day " occupy a The September number of The Masonic Herald of Western India prominent place ; in tho former, tho quaint contains a short but excellent article on civic pageants Avhich accompanied the Lord "Masonic Secrecy," a full Mayor of former days account of the meeting of the District Grand Lod being specially mentioned. Loss well-known ge of Bombay on tho , however, aro sundry 4th of April last as Avell as of the District provincial customs, such, for instance , Grand Lodgo of Bengal , as tho Staffordshire ono described held on the 14th of June. In tho latter we find a by Dr. Plot, where children go round from house to house on St. resolution passed, expressing tbo sincerest regret at the resignation , by Clement's Day (23rd November), singing— R.W. Bro. John B. Roberts, of the District Grand Mastership, and a deep sense of the Clemeny, Clemeny, God be wi' you , important services he had rendered to Freemasonry in tho Province Christmas comes but once a ye-ar ; of Bengal . The general noAVS is interesting, and we rejoice to find When it comes it will soon be gone, tho Craft in Western India has so ably conducted an organ to watch Give me an apple, and I'll be gone. over and promote its interests. On this day tho bakers in Cambridge hold an annual supper. On St We have also received Nos. 2 to 6 inclusive of Vol. I. of the Catherine's Day (tho 25th), ycrang women, according to JIampson , Standa rd , a monthly magazine dedicated to Freemasonry in India. " assembled to make merry, according to a custom Avhich they called This, likewise, appears to be admirably conducted, and somo. of tho ' Catherining,' and Avhich probably originated in the religions proces- contents, notably an essay on " The Secret Fraternities of tho Middle sions suppressed by the proclamation of tho 33rd of Honry VIII." Ages," which gained the Arnold Prize at Oxford in 1865, sundry " Cattern Day " is celebrated by tho lace-makcrs in Buckinghamshire. chajiters from "An Ancient History of Freemasonry," and an article. on "Ma8onio Muemonios," are eminently readable. Wo wish our con- and Baron of Antrim Lord Viscount Dnnlnce, Lord Lieutenant of temporary a long period of proaperity. tho County of Antrim iu the provinco of Ulstor and Kingdom of ht Among tho contributions to the October number of the Masonic Ireland, Knig of the most honourable Military Order of the Bath ono of his Majest 's most honourable Privy Council in that part of Jewel (Memphis, Boylo and Co., 279 Main-atreet) , Ave have road with y leasure an article by Bro. Robert Morris, on "Dimited Masons," and Great Britain called England and Masonical Jurisdiction thereunto p belonging Grand Master of Masons, Tho Ri ht Worshi pful Jamea an editorial, "Are You a Mason ?" Wo have likewiso remarked "A g ht Worshi ful Thomas Statistical Table of tho Grand Lodges of the Globe," compiled trom Perry Esq. Deputy Grand Master, Tho Rig p ht Worshi ful James annual proceedings, by Bro. John Carlowitz, Secretary of " St. Rosa Harper Esq. Senior Grand Warden, and the Rig p Agar Esq. Junior Grand Warden (with tho Approbation and Consent Lodge, No. 16." Knowing as Ave do tho labour that is involved in all of the Warranted Lodges held within tho Cities and Suburbs of such compilations, AVO think thia statistical table is creditable to the zeal and research of Bro. Carlowitz. We shall judge better of its London and Westminster) Do hereby authorise and impower our ful Ebeuezer value when we have had more time to analyse it in detail. Trusty and Well beloved Brethren viz. The Worshi p Sibley one of our Master Masons, The Worshi pful James Allibono hia Senior Warden and the Worshipful William Rangor hi3 Junior Warden, to Form and Hold a Lodgo of Freo and Accepted Masons aforesaid at tho sign of tho Globe Hatton Garden (or elsewhere) in London upon tho fourth Tuesday iu each Kalendor Month #Iti WLnxxmxt*. No. 253 and on all seasonable Times and lawful Occasions : And in the said Lodgo (when duly oongregated) to admit and make No. 39. Free Masona according to the most Ancient and Honourable Custom of the Royal Craft in all Ages and Nationa throughout the known No. 104 " Ancients ; " No. 128 at the " Union of 1813. " No. 103 , World. And We do hereb farther authorise and impower our said from A.D. 1832 and No. 87 from A.D. 1863. y , Trusty and Well beloved Brethren Ebenezor Sibley, Jamea Allibono & William Ranger (with the Consent of tho Members of their Lodge) ATHOLL, Grand Master. to nominate, chuse, and install their Successors, to Avhom they shall M. GitLiES S.G.W. Tno8- HARPER D.G.M. THOMAS MAHON J.G.W. deliver this Warrant, and invest them with their Powers and Digni- ties aa Free Masona &c, And such Successors shall in liko Manner TO KVU WHOM IT MAY CONCERN WE THE GRAND LODGE of the moat nominate chnse and install their Successors &c &c &o. Such Instal- Ancient and Honourable Fraternity of Free and Accepted MASONS , near) every ST. JOHN'S DAY during tho con- (according to the old Constitution s granted by His Royal Highness lations to bo upon (or tinuanco of thia Lodgo for ever Providing tho above named Prince EDWIN at York Anno Domini Nino hundred and twenty and , , duo Respect to this six, and in the year of Masonry Four thousand Nine hundred tAventy Brethren and all their Succesaors alwaya pay Right Worshi ful Grand Lodge, otherwise this Warrant to bo of no and ISEC) "in ample form assembled viz. THE R IGHT WORSHIPPUL The p Force nor Virtue Given under our Hands and the Seal of our G RAND Most Noble Prince JOHN, Duke, Marquia & Earl of Atholl Marquis ODGE ONDON pril in tho Year of our and Earl of Tnllibardine Earl of Strathtay and Strathardle Viscount L in L this Twenty-first day of A ghty and nine and in tho Year of Balquider Glenalmoud & Glenlyon Lord Murray Belveny and Lord One thousand seven hundred Ei Gask Constable of the Castle of Kinclaven Lord of Man & the Isles of Masonry Fivo thousand seven hundred Eighty and uino. & Earl Strange & Baron Murray of Stanley in the County Jons MCCORMICK Grand Sect^' RAND ASTER OF ASONS IGHT No. 104 of Gloucester G M M , The R OTE RE N .—Thia Warrant is registered WORSHIPJUI, THOMAS HARPER E SQ DEPUTY GRAND in the Grand Lodge Vol 6 MASTER, The RIGHT WORSHIPFUL MALCOLM GILLIES ESQUIRE SENIOR Letter F GRAND WARDEN, and the RIGHT W ORSHIPFUL THOMAS MAHON EsQn E JUNIOR GRAND WARDEN (with tho approbation and consent of the WARRANTED LODGES held within the Cities and Suburbs of London The present No., title, &o. are, The Lodge of Joppa, No. 188, Aldora and Westminster) Do hereby authorize and impower our Trusty and gate-street, Loudon. Well beloved Brethren viz. The Worshipful Brother Richard Bloxam ono of our Master Masons, The Worshipful Brother William Speight his Senior Warden, and The Worshipful Brother Stephen Morton his WOBK. to Form and Hold a LODGE of FREE and ACCEPTED A. ivnoisrTjivcEiTa?^.L Junior Warden, NOW IN PEEPABATION. MASONS aforesaid at the Constitution in Drury Lane or elseAvhere in London upon the first and third Tuesday and on all seasonable Times HISTORY OP EVERY LODGE UNDER THE GRAND LODGE OF FREE AND ACCEPTED MASONS OF ENGLAND. and lawful Occasions : And in tho said LODGE (when duly congre- gated) to admit and mako FREE MASONS according to the most Ancient Will le Edited Ij a distiiijithhed Grand Qfftecr. and Honourable Custom of the R OYAL C RAFT in all Ages and Nations In a work of this magnitude, the kind co-operation of all Brethren who are in possession of facts not generally known, will bo invaliuiblo, and thankfully throughout tho knoAvn World. And we do hereby further authorize acknowledged. and impower our said Trusty and Well beloved Brethren Richard Bloxam William Speight and Stephen Morton (with tho consent of SPENCER AND C O., 23a GREA T QUEEN STREE T, LONDON, W.C. the Members of their LODGE) to nominate, chuso, and install their Successors, to Avhom they shall deliver this WARRANT, and invest them with their Powers and Dignities as FREE MASONS &O. MASONIC DEMONSTRATION AT DEYBRIDGE . And such Successors shall in like manner nominate, chuso, and install their Successors, &c. &c. &c. Such .Installations to be upon General Meeting of the St. Andrews Lodge, Dry brid ge, took (or near) every ST. J OHN'S DAY during tho Continuance of this LODGE A placo on Wednesday, tho Sth inst., for the purpose of iustalling for over Providing the above named Brethren and all their Successors tho Proxy Master and Wardens, and investing them with the Masonic always pay due Respect to this Right Worshipful Grand Lodge, clothing of tho Lodge. A number of tho mcnibors of Grand Lodge, otherwise this WARRANT to be of no Force nor Virtue. including Bros. W. Barton, S. M. Muuro, and VV\ Bryce, took part in Given under our Hands and tho Seal of our G RAND LODGE in the proceedings. Tho Lodgo was opened by the R.W. Master, Bro. London thia eighteenth clay of May in the year of our Lord One John Campbell, and somo preliminary business having been disposed thousand Eight hundred and Ten and iu the year of MASONRY Five of , the . Proxy Master, Bro. 11. Mciuroe, and Proxy Wardens, Bros. J. thousand eight hundred and ten. Macphorsou and A. Duff, Avere introduced with tho usual honours, and R OBERT LESLIE addressed by tho Master on tho duties of their offices. They Avere then regularly installed and invested in the very handsome clothing Grand Secretary. and badges special l y prepared for tho occasion. Tho Lodge after- [SEAL] [S EAL] wards did honour to Bro. ex-Convener Daniel Robertson, Grand Bible NOTE.—Thia Warrant ia registered Bearer to tho Grand Lodgo of Scotland, who, as representing the in the Grand Lodgo Vol. 3, Grand Lodge, had laid the foundation stoue (on tho 17th of August, Letter C & E. Dec1-- 1762. 1872) of their new and beautiful hall, by presenting him with a very handsomo silver trowel as a memento of that occasion. Tho trowel, The present title, No., &c. arc, Tho " Vitruvian " Lodge, No. 87, which Avas manufactured by Bro. Alexander Hay, tho Grand Jeweller, Lamboth, Loudou. bore tho following inscr iption :— " Presented by the Lodge St. Andrew, Drybridgo, No. 380, to Bro. Daniel Robertson , the V.W. Grand Biblo Bearer to the Grand Lodgo of* Scotland, as a memento o his having laid the foundation stone of tho new Freemasons' Hal l, No. 40. Drybrid go, ou 17th August, lS7"i." —At the request of tho master, tho presentation was made in a eulog istic address by Bro. John Laurie, No. 253, "Ancients ;" No. 310 at- the " Union," No. 223 from A.D tho Grand Secretary, amid tho plaudits of ttic brethren. Bro. 1832, and No. 1S8 from A.D. 18G3. Robertson returned thanks for the compliment paid him. Bro. D. Shepherd Avas deputed by the Master to' presenb Bro. Lata io Avith a very elegant gold pen and pencil case, iu testimony of tho Lodge's GRAND MASTER Antrim appreciation of his uniform courtesy to them, and tho ciuei'ul atten- THOMA S HARPE R S.G.W. J. A. PERRY D.G.M. JAS. AGAR J.G.W. tion ho had given to tho Lodge business at all times. Bro. Laurio i—i i i thanked them. The Proxy Master and Wardens Avere for a short timo ? called on to rale. Tho brethren invited tho members of the Grand i—i Lodge to the banquet, and a very happy evening Avas passed. i i it Eo nil io^om m;ro toiutin ICor.tOiVAv 's Viu.fi .—The stomac " ; and its troubles cause nioro discomC-rt WE the Grand Lodgo of the most ANCIENT and HONOURABLE and bring more uiihapp iness than i.-> commonl y supposed , 'the thousand ills Fraternity of Freo and Accepted Masons (according to tho old Con. that sialic- there may be prevented or dislodged by the judicious use of theso purif y ing Phis, which act as a sure , gentle anti-acid aperient , with: ut, annoy- Btitutions granted by His Royal Highness Prince E DAVIN , at York, ing the nerves of the mus1; suseeptibio , ot i rritathv. * the n-ost, delicate , or .-ani-ii- Anno Domini Nine Hundred twenty and six, and in tho year ot tioii. Hol' o'-vay 's Pills will bestow com orr, and cniuVr relief ou every headachy, Masonry Four thousand nine hundred twenty and six) in ample dyspeptic , and sickly sufferer, v, ho.;e tortuies make him a burden to hutueli and a laigbear to his iriends. Theso Phis havo long been the popular remedy Form assembled, viz., The Right Worshipful Most Potent and Puis- for :>. weak stomach, for a disordered liver , or n, paralysed digestio n , which eanti Lord the Eight HonouiaWo Raude.1 William. McDouucll Earl iisUl YfitowAdifficulty to their vcguloiiiig, minifying, and tonic qualities, LEYTON COLLEGE, ESSEX. ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR GIRLS , BOARDING ESTABLISHM ENT FOR YOUNG GENTLEMEN , St. John's Hill, Battersea Rise, S.W. GEORGE d. WESTFIELD , L.C.P., F.S.A., P RINCIPAL . Patrons : rnil K object of this Establishment is to ensure a comprehensive libe- II.U.H. T HE P IUXCI: ov WALES , K.G., &c, M.AV.G.M., President. JL nil education , commensurate with the present improved state of society. VHKr.ut vriotf l'ou Tin-: Civil, S EUVICK , CAMIUIIDUB M IDIH. K C LASS , COLLEGE or IT K it R OYAL H IGHNESS THE PRINCESS OI- W ALES. ritKUElTOUS , SoL'IK'CV OF A UTS , Til K SciKNCK AND AuT ExAMlNA I'lONS, Ac. Special attention to backward and timid pup ils. Diet the best, and unlimited. 1ST compliance with a requisition delivered to mc, and signed by References to the leading bunking and oomme' cial firms iu London and the I Lieut.-Col. John Creaton , P.U.D., Vice Pat rim and a Trustee, a SPECIAL Provinces , and to numerous brethren whose sons are now, or have been , lIKNKRAL COURT of tho Governors and Subscribers of this Institution will educated at the College. Prospectus forwarded on application to tho Princi pal . lie held at freemasons' Hall , Great Queen-street , Lnicohrs-inn-tiolds , London , on Saturday, Wli November LS7ti, at. twelve o'clock precisely, ou the following business .- To receive tho Report of tho Building' Committee upon the New Laundry, &e., and, if approved , to authorize such further expenditure as may be deemed necessary. LONDON MASONIC CLUB, It. WENTWORTH LITTLE, 101 QUEEN VICTORIA STREET , E.O. (P. Prov. G.S. Warden, Middlesex), Secretary. miLK CLUB IS NOW OVEN for tho use of Members. 5 Freemasons' Hall, Gt. Queen Street, TV.C. J_ Only a limited number of members can bo elected without Eutrauco Fee and at the present rate of subscription. Lodges requiring accommodation should make immediate application to the Secretary. ROYA L MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR BOYS. For all particulars and forms of application, apply to tho Secretary, at tho Offices , BRO. CONSTABLE'S Tickets, entitling tho holder to a chanco 37 QUKEN VICTORIA STRKET, in the drawing for LONDON, E.C. LIFE GOVERNORSHIPS Of tho abovo Institution are now ready, price Now rendu , Price os Gd , Grown Svo, cloth , g ilt. ONE SHILLING EACH. MASONIC PORTRAITS. To bo had of J. CONSTABLE , 13 Siso Lane, Cannon Street, London, E.C. R-KPRijfri'B FHOM "THE FHECIUSO^'S Cuuosiciu." The Volume contains the following:— 1. Ol'Ii LlTKIU KY BltOTItKU. j 17. Tlt K CttlllSTUX MtSISIKB. H 2. A DlSTIJfOUISltKD -M.180M. | 18. 1' ltK AI l STIC. EhV V.V.' .WAV fgi WWWASW AStfl 3. Tin) y.l\s oi-' JJ .VUUGY. 10. A .MoniiL M ASON . i. FATHER T I.MH . 20. A (Jiuv I- HO .H .I OIHM . " 6. A OoiiNiiii STOMB. . 2i. A PuLAH on M ASOXHY. 0. T UB C UAFTSMAX . 22. U AVAUD . 7. Tin-: UowxsiiAjr. 23. A ti uurr H AND MASC. ra^ 8. Ax K ASTEU .V STAR . 21. Ouu C ITIZEN U HOTIIER . VW^ W^^MP^.VJ 9. Tun Kaiuirr K KHANT . 25. A N A H LB PHI-XLI'TOH . ^W\VA\rVp^^u W^^' ^Ji a 10. T HE O CTOGENARIAN . 20. AN A NCIENT IJIUTOX . ^ 11. A Z EALOUS OFFICER . 27. THE A RTIST . \ms 12. TUB SOLDIER . 2-i. THE FATUEM or THE LODGE. 13. FKOM UNDER MI CEOWN. 29. A SHINING LIGHT . 67 BARBICAN, B.C. 11. Orni HERCULES . 30. AN A RT £>TI'DENT, 15. A JlEKCHiST PuracE. 31. THE MARINER . 16. THE CHUHCHMAN . 32. A SOLDIEK OF FORTUNE . 33. "OLD M UG ." OPINIONS OF THE PBESS. OUR WEEKLY BUDGET "A series of articles, biographical, descriptive, and eulogistic, of somo of Queen and Princess Beatrice are still at Balmoral, the principal Masonic worthies of the day. They are well written, and though THE personal , by no means offensive, or intrusive into private life, and in Masonic in the neighbourhood of Avhich they have been making society will lie welcomed us an interesting scries of word paintings of members Prince and of tho Craft.—Standard frequent excursions. At Sandringham, the . of " Wc do not remember to have read any similar series of sketches which Princess of Wales have been entertaining- a succession surpass this in merit."—Laud and Water. guests, among them being the Prince of Orange and " Admirably written , being free from what aro too often observed in composi- tion—inelegant language and prolixity. "—Sunday Times. Princess Louis of Hesse, Avho took their leave on Satur- "'J. G. ' writes with a, considerable amount of freedom , never hesitating to day ; tho Earl of Beaconsficlcl , who returned to town on 'hit off' a weakness when ho finds it publicly displayed by a * distinguisdiul Monday ; the Duke and Duchess of Manchester, the Dake brother ; ' at the same time he never loses sight of a good trait when it is displayed , either in connexion with the Craft or ia the service of the public out and Duchess of Westminster, the Marquis of Hartington , Of doors. The sketches are lively reading."— City Vrcss. and the Earl and Countess of Granville. On Friday night " This is a neat book. The Portraits consist of a series of ' word pictures ' of eminent Knglish Masons. It styles tiro. W. J. Ilughau ' Knight iirraut ,' their Royal Highuesses gave a ball in connection Avith the mid sketches thirty-two others under equally unique titles. We commend tho book as worthy of a place iu every Masonic library."— t'oit-c of Mutuary. Prince's birthday, and on Monday they drove to tho meet "Evinces much literary ability, and is a valuable addition to the few works of the West Norfolk hounds. On Monday, the Prince left we have in ILisonic biography."—I'kiladeljtlra Keystone. ¦ ¦ Sandringham for Morton , the seat of Lord Walsingham, on " Tho book ought to ho in every well arranged Mu>.ouic Library." -ifem York Courier. a short visit. On tho 20th inst., his Royal Highness will visit " The portraits consist of a series of what we call ' pen and ink sketches ' of Norwich, for the purpose of installing Bro. Lord Suffield as brethren prominent in all the noble undertakings of English Masonry. ' Prominent among his brethren we l'md liro. Pred. Biuckes, (' Our lierciiles,'j Provincial Grand Master for Norfolk. At the conclusion of whoso herculean efforts in behalf of those blessed institutions, the ciiai-ities of the ceremony he will accompany his lordshi to his seat at English Masons, have a world-wide reputation, Avhich will live Ion" alter tho p zealous Craftsman has been, ' laid away to rest.' "—A'cw York Square . Gtmton Park. All tho needful preparations have been " The stylo of tho author is pleasing, and the quality of his productions made at Norwich for the reception of the Prince, and Ave highly complimentay to his ability as a writer."—Masonic Advocate. " TLw.e is a piquancy in the ready off-hand dash that lends lunch zes t to tho doubt not the occasion will be a great success. subject, and bars it fro m studied rhetorical expression."—JUebreio Leader. Bristol is in the habit of celebrating at this season of the " "Vo value the work, and heartily thank Bro . Morgan for oar copy."— Masonic Jewel. year the anniversary of the great philanthropist, Colston , " There can be no doubt that tho writer has produced a scries of Portraits when the opportunity is taken for a great political demon- which will ho a source of amusement and pleasure to Masons throughout tho world."—Surrey Comet. stration by the rival political parties. At the Conservative "Will be found very interesting and pleasant reading, especially to the banquet held on Monday evening, in honour of the occasion , Masonic world."—Burnet 1' ress . Sir Stafford Northcote Avas the hero, and delivered a long " Calculated to raise the Order—if that bo pos.-ible—in tho estimation of its members, if not of the outer world."— Troic&ridye and North Wilts Adccrtiser. and elaborate speech on the present political crisis. " Written in a spirited, racy stylo, and conveying, in as clear a manner as Mr. LoAve was present at the Liberal gathering held the possible, a ' counterfeit presentment ' of some of tho rulers of tho Craft."— Jissex Standard , same evening, and likeAvise delivered a long speech , in " Good sensibly written articles. The writer prefaces each of his sketches with which he criticised the acts of Her Majest y's Government Borne p ithy common sense remarks."— Cus/iel Gazette. Avith a considerable amount of freedom. The ono other " Cleverl y and agreeably sketched , and tho work altogether forms a valuable addition io Masonic liLonuairij . • —Hyde iW-ics. Parliamentary utterance of the Avcek that is noteworthy has " Very amusing, and beyond doubt , faithful portraits of the worthies who been that of Lord George Hamilton, who very naturall unconsciously sat lor them."—Ileal , WaInter and Sandwich Mercury. y '¦Th defended the conduct o¥ the Ministry e members of the Oaifc wid take it as an acceptable addition to their of Avhich he is a b ograplncal literature. "—Monmouthshire Chronicle. subordinate member. '•They are written, inu fair and genial tone, thoroughly Masonic. t/irmiicle. "—LeinhJ Following closely on her Majesty's congratulatory letter " Should have a very large sale."—KtuysliriJae Gazelle . to Captain Nares and the officers and crews of the Arctic Ex- " These sketches are drawn iv.ti: sparkling abiUsy."—L\,ni!s',h-c Reporter. pedition comes an Admiralty Minute , Avhich speaks in terms " Wo mast sincerel y cougraLulaL , the author on the sauces, of his endeavour to ami at hut.iiul portra.nire , while taere is an entire aU-euec of wins mi.-> " equall y eulogistic of the services rendered to geographical give offence to the most scuoitivu lo.nd. "—i-'<,,7,c*,'o/«; Eiiiress ' """" science by the gallant members of the Expedition. The "A very acceptable contribution to ih u history of tiie Ou ' r. The volume Las our warmest commendation. ' —A.-fe Courier. voui.nc Minnie very properly lays great stress on the arduous "JJrawn with no liulc hiituour , and embellished with nnny nature of the enterprise, and of the magnificent zeal and ' J 'a deft k« ' ml-n r-r good iiitured entire.—i'iyaro . endurance shown by all , under circumstances the most trying. Nor has the Admiralty confined itself to this London : W. W. MORGAN. mere expression of thanks. The Minute includes a list of Order of all Booksellers, or will be sent , freo by post, direct officers , each of Avhom is promoted to a higher step in rank from the Office , , 07 Uarbican. and a second list of those Arhoso services are directed to be favourably noted ; while as regards the petty officers and bour, pending the examination she will have to undergo, and seamen, their Lordships promise, as soon as they have the inquiry that will take place. An equally calamitous received Captain Nares's report of those worthy of advance- accident happened on Tuesday morning, on the north-east ment, to bestow upon thorn farther marks of their appro- coast, a few miles from Hartlepool , when the Norwegian bation. The splendid fellows of the Alert and Discovery barque Insuland was run ashore, having become so water- will deep ly appreciate this kindly recognition of their logged on Monday night as to be unmanageable. Her crew services. The Queen has farther commanded that the were nine in number, but only one of them was able to Master of the Mint be instructed to prepare a die, and cast reach the rocks in safety. As there was a terriblo galo a number of medals sufficient for distribution among the raging in the North Sea at the commencement of this week, officers and crews of the Alert, Discovery, and yacht this will probably not be the last loss of which we shall Pandora. Last, bat nob least, the officers and men hear from the north-east coast of England and elsewhere. return from their leave on Friday next, and the Corporation In a few weeks the Smithfield Club will be holding their of Portsmouth are proposing to entertain the officers at a annual Cattle Show, and the Agricultural Hall, Islington, banquet, while a town meeting will be convened early next will be thronged with sightseers, all anxious to inspect the week for the purpose of taking steps to entertain the crew. prize beef, mutton, and pork, and the agricultural imple- Captain Brandreth and the officers of the gunnery ship ments that will be gathered together from all parts of Eng- Excellent will likewise give a dinner to Captain Nares land. About the same time the Alexandra Palace will be and his brother officers , the 28th instant being the day the scene of another interesting exhibition ; a great Dog selected. Show, to be held under the auspices of the Kennel Club, On Wednesday evening a grand banquet was held m the being announced for the 5th pros, and three following Corn Exchange, Preston, in honour of the visit of the Grand days, when over £1,000 will be given away in prizes. Master and Directors of the Independent Order of Odd- Londoners need such attractions as these when the weather fellows (Manchester Unity). Mr. E. HermonM.P. presided, is dull and muggy, as it so commonly is now at this season and Mr. Clifton M.P., the Mayor of the town, Colonel Lowry, of the year. and others were present, together with a numerous gathering While there is life there is hope, and so long as peace of members. Mr. Hermon congratulated the meeting on actually prevails, we may indulge in the hope, however the great progress the Order had made. In 1845, it num- visionarv it may appear to be, that the fell dogs of war will bered 248,000 members, while in 1875 it boasted 495,000, not be loosed again in the East of Europe. Unfortunately, or very little short of half a million. He also congratulated we have hardly had time to congratulate ourselves that an the Order on its objects , and the principles which actuated armistice has been agreed to, when the Czar of Russia it ; and he further threw out a most valuable suggestion, addresses an assemblage of nobles at Moscow in a speech having for its object the prevention or adjustment of trade which, if it has been correctly reported in the daily papers, differences between employers and the employed. His and words have any meaning, means war. And as if to proposal amounted, in fact, to the establishment of a kind make his Imperial Majesty's meaning still more clear, of court of arbitration for the settlement of all disputes, his Chancellor, Prince Gortschakoff has addressed a circular the court to be composed of the secretaries and representa- despatch to all the Russian ministers at foreign courts, of both sides. The utility of such a proposal is beyond all the tone of which is said to be even more bellicose than question. the speech. Orders have at the same time been issued The Great National Poultry and Pigeon Show at the for the mobilization of six army corps, that is, of little Crystal Palace was opened on Tuesday, and closed yestei*- short of a quarter of a million of men, with over 600 day. No more suitable place for such an exhibition can be guns, and the Emperor's brother, the Grand Duke imagined than tho Sydenham Palace. There is ample ac- Nicholas, it is said, will hold the supreme command. An commodation for any number of exhibits ; and, accordingly, order has also been promulgated forbidding the export of when the show was opened to the public on Tuesday, it horses from Southern and Western Russia. Thus, just was found there were only very few short of four thousand when the commission appointed to mark the boundary entries. These included , among the poultry, some splendid between the late belligerent armies of Servia, Monte- specimens of the Dorking, Cochin, Brahmas, Houdan, negro, and Turkey is holding its first sittings ; just Spanish, and other breeds ; while the ducks and geese and when the plenipotentiaries of the several Great Powers are turkeys were highly to be commended. Among the pigeons hastening to meet in Conference at Constantinople, for the exhibited , there were the usual attractions in the shape purpose of settling honourably the terms and conditions of of Tumblers, Pouters, Almonds, and Almond-Tumblers, a durable peace, the news comes upon us, like a thunder- Dragons, Jacobins, Archangels, and Trumpeters. The clap, that Russia means having her own way regardless judges' awards appear to have given pretty general satis- of treaties, or going to war. No wonder there has been, faction. these last few days, something like a feeling of consterna- The appeal of Captain Kuhn, of the Franconia, which tion on every Exchange in Europe ; that Funds have fallen, ran down the British steam-ship Strathclyde, within sight and trade is paralysed eveiywhere. Be it remembered, of Dover, and so caused the death of a British subject, theseare statements of fact, as recorded, by telegram or other- against the sentence of imprisonment passed upon him, was wise, in the various daily papers, not expressions of opinion. heard before a full Court of Judges, including the Lord So, too, is it a fact that news is reported to have reached Chief Justice of England , Lord Coleridge, and the Lord Berlin from Warsaw, that a rising of the Poles is imminent; Chief Baron, on Saturday and Monday, when the con- so likewise that Turkey is arming to the teeth, so as to be viction was quashed by a majority of soven to six, it being prepared to meet, as best she may, the deadly embrace of also understood that the late Judge Archibald, only re- the Russian bear. The news about the Poles, which may, cently deceased , was on the side of the majority. The after all, turn out to be a mere sham, reminds us of certain majority was composed of the Lord Chief Justice, Lord events in 1863, which are no more likely to be forgotten by Chief Baron Kelly, Justices Lush and Field, Barons Bram- the friends of humanity than are the Turkish atrocities of well and Pollock, and Sir R. Phillimore ; the minority, of last spring in Bulgaria. However, we have stated the Lord Coleridge, Justices Brett, Grove, Denrnan, and chief political news of the week, and that is all it concerns Lindley, and Baron Amphlett. us to say in these columns. On I riday evening last there was a collision m the English Channel , within a few miles of the Eddystone Lighthouse. Within a few hours after leaving Plymouth A movement is on foot for the purpose of presenting a Sound, the New Zealand Company 's iron ship Hnrunni, testimonial to Bro. Frederick Walters, who, during a con- 1012 tons, bound with emigrants for Wellington, New Zea- nection with the Craft of about one-and-twenty years, has land , and having some 300 persons on board , ran into a earned for himself the respect and esteem of his fellows. barque, and had, in consequence, to put back to Plymouth. Bro. Walters was initiated in the- Mount Lebanon Lodge, It subsequently transpired that tho barqne, which had a No. 73, in November 1855, and became its W.M. in 1863. crew of cloven men on board , sank a short time after the He has been connected with several other Lod ges, in nearly collision , carrying down with her seven of the eleven. The every case as one of the founders. He lias also played an remaining four managed to scramble into a boat, but active part in Royal Arch Masonry, having been exalted in having no oars, they drifted into the surf and capsized , one the Chapter of Hope, No. 200, iu 185/ , and subsequently of the number being drowned , while the other three M.E.Z. of Lebanon Chapter, of which , as well as of other climbed on to the rocks in Polkerry Bay, in a very exhausted Chapters, he was one of the founders. Bro. Walters is state. The Hurnnui su.Tered considerable damage by the P.G.J.D. Midd., and P.G. 1st A.S.Midd. In Mark Masonry collision, and will probably be detained for somo time in har- he was advanced in No. 1, St. Mark's, in 1857, was W.M, Samson and Lion Lodge, No. 86, and is P.G.P. in Grand The Chequers, Marsh Street, Walthamstow, on Thursday, Lodge of M.M.M. He has also been installed in Prince's the 23rd inst., on which occasion the ceremony of installa- Conclaveof Red Cross of Rome and Constantine,and wasfirst tion will be worked by Bro. James Pinder, the W.M. of Sovereign of the Rose and Lily Conclave. At this moment the mother Lodge, who will take the chair at 7 o'clock. Bro. Walters is a subscribing member of eleven Craft Lodges and four Chapters, and has served the office of Bro. J. H. Jennings, the courteous manager of the Steward to one or other of our Charities no less than thirteen Oxford Music Hall, who, since the death of the late pro- different times. He is Vice-President of the Boys', and a Life prietor, Bro. M. Syor, has conducted that establishment, Governor of the Girls' and Royal Masonic Benevolent Insti- announces his annual benefi t for Wednesday, tho 22nd tution in respect of both male and female funds. The Com- inst. In addition to the company, many well known mittee has Bro. Dubois, P.G.S.D. Midd., as its Chairman. artists havo volunteered their services for the occasion. Bro. J. Baxter Langley, W.M. 1423, has consented to act as its Treasurer, and Bro. J. W. Baldwin, P.A.G.P. Midd., as its Secretary. Already several contributions have been promised, no less than eight Lodges and three Chapters PROVINCIAL GRAND MARK LODGE OF being set down for sums ranging irom two to ten guineas, CORNWALL. irrespective of contributions from individual members. Bro. Walters has worked long, ardently, and successfully in the The meeting of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Cornwall took place at the Masonic Hall, New Public Rooms, Truro, on Tuesday service of Freemasonry, and we trust the efforts of the the 7th instant. Sir. P.M.Williams, Bart. M.P., Prov. Grand Mark Committee organised to raise this testimonial will be as Master, in the chair. A large number of members belonging to nearly as possible commensurate with Bro. Walters's tho degree, from various parts of Cornwall, wore present, the merits. following Lodges sending representatives :—No. 73, Meridian, Redruth, No. 78, Fortitude, Truro, No. 87, Cornubian, Hajle, The first of a series of eight concerts of the " North No. 94, Love and Honour, Falmouth, No. 101, Boscawen, Chacewater, Kensington Musical Evenings for Gentlemen " was given No. 175, St. Michael, Helston . The meeting was to have been held at Chacowator, but in consequence of the Masonic Hall not being on Saturday, 11th November, at Ladbrooke Hall, Notting ready, it was held at Truro, for the convenience of members. Hill. This was a great success. The following artistes Sir F. M. Williams, who was enthusiastically received, referred in assisted, and all ably acquitted themselves : Bros. Lazarus, his opening address to the prosperity of Mark Masonry, not only in clarionet ; J. C. Arhdge, flute ; Mr. J. B. Jeffreys, piano- Cornwall, but throughout England, and stated the pleasing forte. Several part songs were given by the London Vocal facts that Prince Leopold had been " advanced " at Oxford, and that there were now 200 Lodges, with 10,000 members, under tho Union, and the singing of Messrs. Kenipton, Kenningham Grand Mark Lodge of England. Ho also referred very feelingly and C. Beckett was ail that could be desired. Bro. F. to the loss tho provinco had sustained by the death of Bro. Thomas Walker was an excellent conductor. Soloman, late Prov. Grand Secretary, and expressed regret at receiving a letter from Bro. Reginald Rogers, resigning tho office of A few weeks since Bro. Hughan, in writing to Bro. Pitt, Deputy-Prov. Grand Master, in consequence of ill health. The reports Secretary to the Confidence Lodge of Instruction, expressed of the various Lodges showed an increase of members in tho province. Bro. William Tweedy, J.P., No. 78, was appointed as Deputy-Prov. a hope that ere long the Lodge would " include Lectures Grand Master, and Bro. William Tregay, No. 73, was proposed for on the History of the Craft in its curriculum." We are re-olection as Prov. Grand Treasurer, and the voting was unanimous in a position to state that a brother, who is a member of in his favour. The following officers were appointed and invested that Lodge, has expressed his readiness to act upon Bro. by tho Prov. Grand Master :—Bros. W. Tweedy, 78, D.P.G.M., Rev. Hughan's suggestion, and will deliver a Lecture the first W. H. Bloxsome, M.A., 175, S.P.G.W., John Paull, 101, J.P.G.W., John Coombe, 87, P.G.M.O., J. H. Reynolds, 73, P.G.S.O., T. C. meeting the Lodge can conveniently place at his disposal. Polelaza, 91, P.G.J.O., Rev. A. H. Ferris, 78, P.G. Chaplain, W. If this prove a success, it will be followed, at intervals, by Tregay, 73, P.G. Treasurer, William Lake, 78, P. G. Reg., William other lectures, as time and opportunity permit. Jas. Johns, 78, P.G. Secretary, J. R. James, 175, P.G.S.D. Thomas Taylor, 175, P.G.J.D., Samuel Mitchell, 101, P.G.S. of Works, Samuel Harvey, 78, P.G.D.C., E. M. Cock, 73, A.G.D.C, Captain On the occasion of the visit of their Royal Highnessss Miehell, 78, P.G.S.B., R. H. Heath, 73, P.G. Organist, W. Rooks, the Prince and Princess of Wales to Norwich, ou Monday 78, P.G.P., Thomas Davey, 73, G. B. Pearce, 871, and W. Johns, 9-1, next, the Great Eastern Railway Company will run, in P.G. Steward s, and John Langdon , 78, P.G. Tyler. Tho sum of £5 addition to the ordinary trains, a special train from Ipswich was voted to tho Cornwal l Masonic Annuity and Benovolont Fund. at 9'45 a.m., which will call at the intermediate station Several invitations for the holding of the next Provincial Gran d s, Lodge were received, and the Provincial Grand Master promised to and is due at Norwich at 11 55 a.m. consider tho matter. The meeting was ouo of tho most successful ever held iu connection with Mark Masonry in the province, and the We understand that the Right Hon. Lord Waveney, officers appeared in collars and jewels presented to the Lodge by the R.W.P.G.M. of Suffolk, has appointed the Rev. C. J. P.G.M.— Western Morning Nevis. Martyn, Rector of Long Melford , Suffolk, to be D.P.G.M. in tho room of tho late Rev. E. I. Lockwood. We venture to predict that this appointment will be very popular in the Province. Brother Martyn is not only an active and A GRAND LODGE FOR NEW ZEALAND good worker, but a highly distinguished Mason, whose A telegram in the Thames Advertiser states :—A meeting of dele- exertions in the cause recently inspired us to depict him gates, representing the various Masonic.Lodges in the Colony, holding in our Masonic Portraits, under the title of the Christian under the Grand Lodge of Scotland, is to bo held in the Provincial Minister. His numerous friends, both in the Order and Council Chambers, Wellington, on Monday next, at four o'clock, under elsewhere, will rejoice to learn that he has the presidency of Mr. Vincent Pyke, P.P.G.M., to consider the pro- taken another priety of forming a Grand Lodge for New Zealand. step up the Masonic ladder, and has entered Delegates from another sphere the north and from tho west coast of the.Middle Island havo already of usefulness. arrived here to take part in the proceedings.

The consecration of the Era Chapter, No. 1423, will take place at the King's Arms Hotel, Hampton Court, Middlesex, on Saturday, 25th November. The ceremony will be per- formed by Comp. Col. F. Burdett, Grand Superintendent f ax Mzmonmx Middlesex, P.Z., assisted by Robert Weutworth Little, G.H. * Middlesex It is with great regret wc announce, this week, the very , and several Companions of distinction. Comps. sudden death T. J. Sabine , on Sunday last, of Bro. William Booth , at , P.Z. and Treasurer 73, is the M.E.Z. desig- liis residence Cecil House nate, E. H. Thiellay, ° , , Crouch End. Bro. W. Booth W.M. 145, II. designate, J. B. Lan . was the first W.M. of the Robin ley J. designate and F. Hood Lodge, No. 1493, , Walters, P.Z. P.G. 1st Assistant, which meets at Eastwood acting S.E. , Notts. He was a Vice President of the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys, and was pro- verbial as being I he Fifteen Sections will be worked ready at all times to assist in relieving at the Burgoyne distress whenever and Lodge of Instruction, No. 902, Grafton Arms howsoever brought before him. His , Prince of death will be felt by a very numerous circle of friends. Wales Road, Kentish Town , on Friday, 1st December 1876. The chair will be taken at 7 o'clock precisely, bv Bro J. F. Wuest, Preceptor, P.M. 753. The death of Bro. J. Vause, of the Spotted Dog, Upton, Essex, after a long and painful illness, took place on the The Kent Lodge of Instruction , under the sanction of 15th inst. Bro. Vause leaves a widow and family, in the Kent Lodge, No. 15, will be opened at Bro. Hallowe's, addition to a numerous circle of Masonic friends. DURHAM AND NORTHUMBERLAND. DIARY FOR THE WEEK. MONDAY. obliged if the Secretaries of the various Lodges We shall be 424—Borough , Freemason's Hall, West-street, Gateshead. throughout the Kingdom will favour us with a list of their M. M. 124—Union, Freemasons' Hall, Queen-street, Sunderland. Days of Meeting, &c, as we have decided to insert only those that are verified by the Officers of the several Lodges. TUESDAY. 1127—Percy, Masonic Hall, Maple-street, Newcastle-on-Tyno. SATURDAY , 18th NOVEMBER. R. A. 76-1—Fawcett, Freemasons' Hall, Upper Church-street, West Hartlepool. * Tavern, Southgate-road, N., at 8. (Instruction.) 198—Percy, Jolly Farmers WEDNESDAY . B. A.—Sinai Chapter of Instruction, Union Tavern, Air-street, Begent-street, W. Northumberland and Berwick Mark Lodge. MOND AY, 20th NOVEMB ER. THURSDAY. Installation of Lord Suffield as Provincial Grand Master of Norfolk, by the M.W.G-.M., H.E.H. the Prince of Wales, 1418—Fraternity, Freemasons' Hall, Wellington-road, Stockton-on-Tees. at Norwich. 45—Stron" Man, Old Jerusalem, St. John's-sq., Clerken well, at 8. (Instruction.) FRIDAY. 171—Sincerity, Railway Tavern, London-street, E.C, at 7.0. (Instruction.) 185—Tranquillity, City Terminus Hotel, Cannon-street, B.C., at 5. K. T. 20—Royal Kent, Masonic Hall, Maple-street, Newcastle-on-Tyne. 236—York, Masonic Hall, York. 331—riicenix of Honour and Prudence, Public Rooms, Truro. EDINBURGH DISTRICT. 350—Peace and Harmony, Freemasons' Hall, Southampton. MONDAY-14-St. Luke, Freemasons' Hall. 382—Boyal Union, Chequers Hotel, Uxbndgo. 466—Merit, George Hotel, Stamford Baron, Northampton. TUESDAY—36—St. David, Ship Hotel, East Register-street. 720—Pamnuro, Balham Hotel, Balham. „ 405—Rifle, Freemasons' Hall, 725—Stoneleigh, King's Arms Hotel, Konilworth. WEDNESDAY—160—Roman Eagle, Iona Hotelj 62 Nicolson-atreot. 985—Alexandra, Masonic Hall, Holbeach. 1037—Portland , Royal Breakwater Hotel, Portland. THURSDAY—392—Caledonian, Freemasons' Hall, 1141—Mid Sussex, Assembly Rooms. Horsham. FRIDAY—223—Trafalgar, 54Bernard-streot, Loith. 1602—Israel, 22 Hope-street, Liverpool. B. A. 1051—Rowley, Masonic Boom, Athenaiurn, Lancaster. GLASGOW AND THE WEST OP SCOTLAND . TUESDAY, 21st NOVEMBER. All the Meetings are at 8.0 p.m., unless otherwise stated. Board of General Purposes, Freemasons' Hall, at 4. • 30—United Mariners, Guildhall Tavern, Gresham-street. MONDAY—332—Union, 213 Buchanan-street, Glasgow. 55—Constitutional, Wheatsheaf , Hand-court, W.C., at 7.0, (Instruction.) TUESDAY—3 bis.—St. John's, 213 Buchanan-street, Glasgow. 73—Mount Lebanon, Bridge House Hotel, Southward. „ 4—Kilwinning, 162 Kent-road, Glasgow. 95—Eastern Star , Shin and Turtle, Leadenhall-street. „ 73—Thistle and Rose, 213 Buchanan-street, Glasgow. 194—St. Paul's, City Terminus Hotel, Cannon-street, E.C. „ 87—Thistle, Freemasons' Hall, Cathedral-street, Glasgow.? 860—Dalhousie, Boyal Edward, Trianglo, Hackney, at 7.30. (Instruction.) „ 437—Govandale, Partland Hall, Govan-road, Glasgow. 1306—St. John of AVapping, Gun Hotel, High-st., Wapping, at 8. (Instruction.) 1507—Metropolitan , 260 Pentonville-road. (Instruction.) WEDNESDAY—510—Maryhill , 167 Main-streot, Maryhill. E.A.—Metropolitan Chapter of Instruction, Jamaica Coffee House, St. Michael's THURSDAY—465—St. Andrew's, Freemasons' Hall, Garngad-road, Glasgow. alley, Cornhill, at 6.30. FRIDAY—Quarterly Communication of P.G. Chapter of Lanarkshire, 213 213—Perseverance, Masonic Hall. Theatre-street, Norwich. Buchanan-street. 1006—Tregullow, Masonic Rooms, St. Day, Scorrier, Cornwall. „ R. A. 79—Commercial, 30 Hope-street. 1325—Stanley, Masonic Hall, Kirkdale, Liverpool. 1470—Chiltern , Town Hall, Dunstable. SATUBDAY—28-St. John's, Black Bull Inn, Kirkintilloch. E. A. 41—Boyal Cumberland, Old Orchard-street, Bath. B. A. 310—Alfred, Masonic Hall, Alfred-street, Oxford. WEDNESDA Y, 22nd NOVEMBER. General Committee of Grand Lodge, and lodge of Benevolence, Freomasons' NOTICES OF MEETINGS. Hall, at 6. 193—Confidence, Masons' Hall, Masons'-avenuo, at 7.0, (Instruction,) St. George Cha pter Rose Croix. —Met on Thursday, 862—Whittington , Black Bull, Holborn, at 8. (Instruction.) the 1185—Lewis, King's Arms Hotel, Wood Green, at 7. (Instruction.) 9th November, at 33 (iolden.square. Present—Capt. Philips 33°, 1288—Finsbury Park, Finsbury Park Tav., Seven Sisters'-rd.,at8.0. (Instruction.) Maj. G. Barlow 33°, Raphael Costa 33°, Jamea Stevens 18* as M.VV. 1524—Duke of Connaught, Haveloek, Albion-road , Dalston, at 8.0. (Instruction.) Sovereign, Captain Portlook Dadson 32", Lieat.-Colonel Somorvilto B. A. 177—Domatic , Union Tavern, Air-street, Rogent-st., at 8. (Instruction.) John Read 30° K. A. 1365—Clapton , White Hart Tavern, Clapton, at 7.30. (Instruction.) Burney 31° , , Bros. Wilkins, Jekyll, Harrison, Kuyvett, Reeves, Drewitt, Saunders, Oastle, Davison, Gibson, &o. Bro. North 199—Peace and Harmony, Royal Oas Hotei, Dover. (Instruction.) q 1039—St. John's, George Hotel, Lichfield. Eitherdon was perfected in the 18 , and a Past Sovereign's jewel 1611—Alexandra , Masonic Hall, Hornsea, at 7. (Instruction.) presented to Bro. Frederic Davison 18 s P.M.W.S. B. A. 503—Belvidere, Star Hotel, Maidstone. THURSDAY , 23rd NOVEMBER. Southwark Mark Lodge , No. 22.—The Installation mooting House Committee, Girls' School, Battersea, at 4. was held on Tuesday, the 14th instant, at the Bridge Houso Hotel, 3—Fidelity, Yorkshire Grey, London-st., Fitzroy-sq., at 7.0. (Instruction.) Southwark. Bros. C. T. S 27—Egyptian, Hercules Tavern, Leadenhall-street, E.C. (Instruction.) parks W.M., J. H. Spencer S.W., Horton 435—Salisbury, Union Tavern, Air-street, Regent-street, W., at 8. (Instruction.) M.O., Rev. Bro. Hatch Chaplain. P.M.'a Bros. Stidolph, Wilkins 1260—Hervey, 152 Fulham-road, at 8. (Instruction.) Treasurer, J. Read Secretary, Pone Asais. Sec, and Bros. Walsham, 1426—Great City, HI Cheapside, E.G., at 6.30. (Instruction.) Smith &o. The Lod 1489—Marquess of Bipon, Albion, Albion-road, Dalston, at 7.30. (Instruction.) , ge was opened and the minutes were confirmed. M. M. Temple, Gun Tavern, AVapping. (Instruction.) also those of the emergency meeting. The Bye-laws, as proposed , 78—Imperial George, Assheaton Arms Hotel, Middloton , Lancashire. were passod. The ceremony of Installation was then excellently 100—Friendship, Crown and Anchor Hotel, Quay, Great Yarmouth rendered by the retiring W.M., Bro. C. T. Sparks, who installed his 1612—West Middlesex, Railway Hotel, Ealing, at 7.30. (Instruction.) successor, Bro. J. H. Spencer, who then appointed his Officers. A B, A. 177—Domatic, Andcrton 's Hotel, Fleet-street , E.C. B. A. 216—Sacred Delta, Masonic Temple, Hope-street, Liverpool. cordial vote of thanks was carried by acclamation to Bro. O.'T. Sparks, B. A. 292—Liverpool, Masonic Temple, 22 Hope-street, Liverpool. for the able manner ho had performed tho ceremony of Installation. E. A. 657—Canonbury, Masons Arms Tav. Masons-avenue, Basinghall-st., E.C. The Lodge was then closed, and the brethren partook of a banquet, B. A, 732—Boyal Sussex, Boyal Pavilion, Brighton. provided by Bro. Spencer. The usual loyal and other toast3 were given. The brethren were honoured by tho presence of Bro. Col. FRIDA Y, 24th NOVEMBER. Burdett P.G.M.M. Middlesex. Some excellen t music, under tho 669—Fitzroy, Head Quarters, Hon. Artillery Company, City-road. direction of Bro. J. Read, who was assisted by Bro3. Hodges, Beoketb 861—Fmsbury, Rosemary Branch Tavern, Islington, N. was then given. 933—Doric, Earl Grey Tavern, Mile End-road, at 8. (Instruction.) and Lacy, 1227—Upton, King and Queen, Norton Folgate, E.G., at 8. (Instruction.) 1278—Burdett Coutts, Approach Tavern, Victoria Park, at 8. (Instruction.) 1365—Clapton, White Hart, Clapton, 7.30, (Instruction.) Strong Man Lodge of Instruction , No. 45.—On Monday 1385—Gladsmuir, Bed Lion Hotel, Barnet, Herts. last, at the " Old Jerusalem Tavern," St. John's Gate, St. John's- B. A. 152—Vivtue, Freemasons' Hall, Cooper-street , Manchester. square, E.C. Bros. A. Rowley W.U., H. P. Isaac S.W"., Kiltick B. A. 471—Silurian, Freemasons' Hall, Dock-street, Newport, Mon. Secretary and J.W., S. Jones S.D., Fonner J.D., Hunt I.G., Chris, topher Tyler ; P.M. Bros. Beckett Preceptor. Visitors—Bros. J. SATURDAY, 25th NOVEMBER. Clark 188, Hunter 228, Field 917. Business—Lodge opened, and 198—Percy, Jolly Farmers' Tavern, Southgate-road, N„ at 8. (Instruction.) minutes confirmed. The ceremonies of the 1st and 2nd degrees Sinai Chapter of Instruction, Union, Air-street, Begent-street, at 8. were rehearsed, Bros. Pcarcy and Trewinnard acting as candidates. Several sections were worked. Bros. J. Clark, Hunter and Field were elected members. Bro, H. P. Isaac was appointed W.M. for the IRELAND. ensuing week. MONDAY—795—Ashfield , Private Booms, Church-st., Cootehill, County Cavar , Panmure Royal Arch Chapter, No. 72.— Held its WEST YORKSHIRE. regular meeting on Monday, the 13th ofJSovombcr, at tho Horns Tavern , Kennington, tho officers present being Comps. Rev. W. B. Church SATI/KDAY . M.E.Z., G. B..N. Bridges H., G. Waterall J., Jamos Stevens P.Z. H. A. 308—Affability, Station House, Bottoms, Eastwood. S.E., H. C. Levander P.Z. Treas., Henry Smith P.Z., M. S. Larlham P.S., Bnrrell 1st A.S., Thomas Meggy Steward, John Gilbert Tyler. M ONDAY. Beyond the opening and closing of the Chapter there wa3 no cere- Hi A. 139—Paradise , Freemasons' Hall, Surrey-street, Sheffield. monial business, but propositions for exaltation at ensuing Convo- cation, and some important Chapter business, occupied the attention FRIDAY. uf the Companions until the hour of refreshment, when adjournment B. A. 242—Magdalen , Guildhall , Doncaster. ensued, and the usual " feast of reason " and " flow of soul " which has distinguished this Chapter from its foundation to SATURDAY . the present time made the subsequent hour or two all too brief, and the inevitable SOS—Prince George, Station House, Bottoms, Eastwood. separation the more to be regretted, 1162—Wharncliffe, Rose and Grown Hotel, Poniatone. Metropolitan Cha pter of Improvement. —The weekly in3t., at Freemasons' Hall, Gi-eat Queen-street. The W.M., Bro. convocation of this Chapter was held on Tuesday, at the Jamaica J. D. Massey, occupied the chair ; supported by Bros. S. Phillips S.W., Coffee House, Cornhill, under particularly favourable auspices. The I. Finch , J.W., J. Burford Treasurer, E. W. Mathews Secretary, influx of Companions was greater than had been anticipated, and we E. W. Ellen S.D., Blyth J.D., J. Andrews I.G., Jekyll Organist, and are glad to know that this School of Instruction is once again P.M.'s W. Watson P.G.S., F. R. Vine, H. R. Sharman, T. Witt, G. R. merging into notoriety. Notwithstanding that one of its founders Green, and a numerous attendance of tho members and visitors. Tho has retired from activo service, there are Companions who we find Lodgo was opened , and tho minutes of tho former meeting and the ready to impart tho knowledge thoy possess for the benefit of other Emergency meeting wero read and confirmed. Messrs. Wood and aspirants for office. The members assembled at the usual timo of Lorenz were iuitiated into tho Order, and Bros. Gilbert, Stanham, and meeting—viz., G.30, and tho Chapter was opened undor tho auspices Viuey were passed. Great credit is due to the W.M. for his excellent of the following :—Comps. G. N. Newman Z., J. Constable H., J. C. working—ho was ably supported by the wardons and officers. The Cox J., J. Boyd Treasurer, T. W. White Scribo E., Wm. Stephens following notice of motion was given by tho W.M. :—" That appliea- Scribo N., J. W. Berrie P.S. Upon tho minutes of tho previous tion be made to Grand Chapter for a charter or warrant of Constitu- convocation having received assent, the M.E.Z. rehearsed tho cere- tion for a Chapter', to be called tho Phoonix Chapter, No. 173, to mony of exaltation, Comp. Bull being candidate. Comp. Boyd, tho be attached to this Lodge." This was carried unanimously, and the ever zealous worker, then explained tho Royal Arch jewel in con- W.M. was complimented on the attainment of that object; while junction with the solids. We cannot but regret the absence of the numerous applications woro made by tho brethreu present to enrol acting M.E.Z. of the previous week, as he then attended particularly themselves. Comp. J. D. MasBey was requested to sign tho to hear this portion of tho clause. Wo feel confident he will share potitiou, as tho 1st M.E.Z. A-notice of motion was given to make our regret, knowing his anxiety to perfect himself in this branch. the Lodge Vice Patron of the three Masonic Charities. Tho Lodge The election of officers resulted in the selection of Comps. J. Constable was then closed, and tho brethren, over sixty, ait down to a Z., J. C. Cox H., W. E. Gompertz J., J. Seex N., J. W. Berrie P.S. sumptuous banquot and dessert. This gave great satisfaction, and tho Comps. S. Rawson P.G. Supt. China, and F. W. Grist were elected W.M., in the name of the Lodgo, requested Br. Dawkins, the manager joining members. Comp. Rawson, in returning thanks, said that of tho Tavern Company, to attend. He complimented him on the although he had held a high position in the Craft during his lifetime, manner the banquet had been served, Bro. Dawkins expressed his ho yet wanted instruction, and he was pleased to testify to the thanks ; his study would bo tho comfort of the Brethren. The excellent manner in -which tho business of the evening had been W.M. proposed the usual Loyal and Masonic toasts. Br. Witt P.M., discharged. A few days since he was astounded to find an excoption in eulogistic terms, gave tho health of the W.M. Ho statod that taken to his working, and the ostensible object of his visit was to since Bro. Massey had occupied tho chair, ho had given every satis- test its accuracy. He was pleased to find that only a few verbal faction. Thoy had seen how ably ho had performed the ceremony. alterations (improvements, ho must admit) wore necessary to perfect To-night they had heard of tho application for a Chapter ; he was sure, his ritual. He also begged to add his tostimony to the great treat under tho auspices of the W.M., it would bo a success (Cheers) . The afforded by Comp. Boyd, who had so lucidly and eloquontly oxplained W.M., on rising to reply, was enthusiastically received. Ho thanked the R.A. jewel. He was aware that such erudition was manifested Bro. Witt ; he had met with nothing but kindness from evory Bro. in this and other Chapters of Instruction presided over by our able in tho Lodgo. Tho advent of a Chapter would bo also a great Companion , but ho had never before heard the elucidation as rendered, incentive for him to look after their interests. The toast of tho and he hoped that Chapters in general would take example, and " Initiatos," followed, and was duly responded to. The " Visitors," enable members to obtain a greater insight of tho inner working. was next given and acknowledged. Tho W.M. then proposod the He knew that time was generally run close, but still there were many toast of tho Past Masters. Tho time would shortly arrivo when ho who would be pleased to receive tho explanations which he had heard. hoped to bo numbered among those honoured and distinguished He desired to express his obligations for tho courtesy ho had received Brethren, and he might justly say this fro m their position in tho at tho hands of tho members. There were present Comps. A. A. Craft, and for tho admirable manner in which every one had discharged Drew, G. P. Gillard, G. J. Row, W. Noak, Thos. Bull, G. K. Lemann, his duty. He was pleased to see so many among them, and ho hoped R. W. Goddard, G. Waterall, G. D'Arcy, Nathan Moss, &c. they would each respond. The Past Masters severally returned thanks. . The toast of the " Warders and Officers " was then given. St. Andrew 's Chapter , No. 69.—This Chapter held its Tho W.M. said he was proud of them ; they were all qualified to fill regular moeting on Tuesday, the 14th inst., at 25 Robortson Street, the chair, when the proper time should arrivo. Bro. Phillips S.W. the M.E.Z. Comp. T. Campbell presiding. There were five candi- felt flattered ; he thanked the W.M. for his kind remarks, and ho dates in attendance, the ceremony being performed in Comp. Camp, hoped to occupy the proud position tho W.M. now held. The bell's usual able stylo. Treasurer followed ; Whilo they wero enjoying good banquets, aud wero in a flourishing condition , he was pleased to seo that thoy had not, nor over would, forget the Masonic Charities. Ch p , No. 73.—Tho regular Convo- The Tylor's toast Mount Lebanon a ter brought the proceedings to a close. Bros. Jek cation of tho abovo was hold on Thursday, 9th Nov., at tho Bridge yll, Farquharson, and others, favoured the Brethren with some oxcellen Houso Hotel, Southwark. Present—Comps. W. Smeed P.Z. as t harmony. M.E.Z., J. W. Baldwin H., J. Mason J., F. Walters P.Z. P.G. 1st Assist. Middlesex S.E., J. T. Moss P.Z., J. S. Sweasey, M. D. Loewen- St. Marks Lodge , Glasgow , No. 102.—Held their annual meeting, for election stark, J. H. Spencer, and sevoral others. Tho Chapter was opened, , in thoir own Hall, 213 Buchanan-street, on and the minutos were confirmed. A letter was read from the M.E.Z., Monday 13th. In tho avoidablo absence of tho Master, and also of Comp. H. A. Dubois, regretting his inability to bo present, owing to Bro. J. F. Mitchell I.P.M., tho Lodgo was presided over by Bro. A. the death of a younger brother. Feelings of sympathy woro exhibited Patterson. Tho electious woro all unanimous, and tho following by all present. A letter of apology was also read from Comp. T. J. aro tho Officers for the ensuing year :—Bros. James Thompson Sabine. A ballot was taken for the admission of Comp. J. W. Clarke, R.W.M., R. Jameson D.M., J. Renton S.W., J. Littlejohn J.W., J. 0. 177, Domatic Chapter, as a joining member, which was unanimous. Smith I.P.M., A. C. Paterson T., John Montoith Sec, Neil Campbell in his favour. Ballots were also taken for the admission of Bros. S.D., Noil Brown J.D., Mc Killoch Architect, T. Halket B.B., J. F. W. Dunham P.M. 700, and A. J. Irctou S.D. 73, which also resulted Mitchell D. of C., R. Hayes D. of M., N. E. Currie P.G.S., Soth Dory satisfactori ly, and they wero exalted into R,A. Masonry by the S.S., H. Cammer Std. B., Stewart I.G., and J. B. Hardio Tyler. At acting M.E.Z. Comps. Baldwin H. and J. Mason J., with the othor the request of the Acting Master, Bro. G. W. Wheeler then initiated officers , being perfect, afforded thoexaltces an opportunity of express- Mr. Alexandor Fraser into tho Ordor. The thanks of Lodgo wero ing how they wero impressed with the solemnity of tho ceremony. given to Bro. Wheeler for his services, and the Lodge was closed in Several notices of motion respecting tho bye-laws wero given. due form. Comp. F. Walters P.Z. proposed , and Comp. J. W Baldwin H. seconded, that a testimonial of tho valuo of five guineas be given Percy Lodge Instru ction , No. 198.-0n Saturday, tho (from tho funds of the Chapter) to Comp. W. Smeed P.Z., as a slight llth of November, at the Jolly Farmers, Sonthgate Road, corner of recognition of the many and valuable services rendered by him, and of Church Road, Islington. Bros. G. E. Cook W.M. , Macarthy S.W., the regard and esteem he is held in by every Companion in tho Defries J.W., Halford Treasurer, Killick S.D., Powell J.D., Weeden Chapter. The choice of the testimonial to be left to him. This was I. G., Visitors—Bros. Fox bo, Bonson 102, Field 917, Davies 1278, and carried. Comp. W. Smeed thanked the Companions for their kind- Hislop 1471. Minutes of previous moeting confirmed ; the ceremony of ness. Ho said his services were always at their command . Several passing rehearsed , Bro. Brasted acting as candidate ; several sections propositions for exaltation were given. Tho Chapter was then closed, of the First and Second Lectures woro worked. Bros. Fox, Benson, and adjourned until 11th Jan. 1877. Tho company partook of Fiold , Davi3 and Hislop were elected members. A vote of thanks to an excellent supper, where the usual toasts woro given. Tho Visitors tho W.M. was unanimously carried, this being the first timo he had wero Comps.W. S. Wyman 17b", W. T. Lover 170, and T. W. Clark 177 presided in this Lodgo. Bro. Macarthy waa elected W.M. for tho on. suing week. Elias Ashmore Chapter, No. 148, Warrington.—Tho regular convocation of this Chapter was held at tho Chapter Rooms, Israel Lodge of Instruction, No. 205. on Monday last. The M.E.Z ' — This Lodge hold . Comp. W. Sharp, Prov. G.J.W. its usual meotiug at Bro. Yettou's, the Rising Sun, Globe-road, Both- was supported by his officers and a ' , goodly number of Companions . nal-green, on the 12th instant. Bro. Austin P.M. Preceptor, The Chapter was opened , Bros the minutes read, and the following three Ellis W.M., Andrews S.W., Defries J.W., Taylor S.D., Dix J.D., brothers balloted for and accepted T. , viz :—Bros. A. II. Younrr, S. E. Yetton I.G., Musto P.M. Hon. Sec., and several other brethren. Jolm and Thos. Hutchison. The ' Tho M.E.Z. performed the c»r. W.M. rehearsed the 2nd degree, Bro. Myers beiug candidate. The oniony of exaltation , and tho locturcs were delivered as follows:— W.M. worked tho 1st, 2nd and 3rd sections of the lecture and Historic, Comp. Brierloy, J.; S , Bro. ymbolic, Comp. P. J. Edclsten , H. ; Hewiott the

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