the subscribers. The item that forcibly strikes us appoars as the first line in the Balance Sheet, and is " Dr. to REFORM AT THE BOYS' SCHOOL. Sundry Creditors, £1448 3s lOd." Now what does this do not know who was responsible for the represent ? The accounts are made up to 31st December WE publica- , tion , in the daily press of the Metropolis and else- and wo imagine this debit of £1448 3s lOd represonts where, of particulars of the fi rst six months working of outstanding amounts due by the Institution. If so, do tho Royal Masonic Institution for Boys under the Pro- they belong to the six months under review, and is it the visional Management Committee, bnt we unreservedly custom to bring forward so large an amount of liabilities? question tho accuracy of the statements that have been In fact, does it correspond with the indebtedness taken made, and which point to an immense reduction in the over on the 1st July ? If not, this will make a wonderful expenses of the Institution. The information given is too difference in the average ; it will run it up, indeed, to good to bo true. Wo are told that a saving at the rate of £50 6s per boy. It was in view of this consideration that £11 lis per boy por annum has been effected under the we expressed ourselves as we did at the opening of new regime, tho expenses per head for the six months our present remarks ; we are still undecided ns to ending 31st December last being at the rate of £39 5s whether we are to believe the good news—a saving of per annum, as compared with £50 IGs which was shown £11 lis per boy per annum—or not, and await with to be the average at the time the Committee of Investiga- anxiety the explanation of tho accounts which we hope is tion was conducting its inquiries. We are not told how forthcoming. the saving has been brought about ; presumably because Turning to individual items, we find radical changes every subscriber to the Institution has had a copy of tho have been introduced. In olden times the provisions for accounts for 1889 sent him with the ballot paper for the tho Institution cost £3019 9s 3d per annum, now they aro coming Election. Without a doubt these accounts show sot down at £1071 lis 9d for six months. Considerable a reduced outlay for the last half year, aud—on paper at reduction may have been possible, considering the unsatis- least—there is a large reduction in expenditure ; but does factory condition of affairs exhibited by the Investigation the saving really exist in bard cash, or is it the outcome Committee, but could this be brought about to the extent of of a " more efficient " system of book-keeping ? We 33 per cent. ? Was there any part of the six months know figures cannot lie, but they are the most deceptive provision account unpaid on the 31st December ? We ask things imaginable. Any one with a knowledge of accounts this because the next item in the accounts is equal ly can produce a statement which at first blush shall prove mysterious, but rumour has supplied the Craft with a anything that is desired ; and, strange as it may seem, solution of the problem which there presents itself. Cloth- two most opposite results can often be proved from the ing, under the old conditions, is set down at £1704 10s lid same set of fi gures. We do not for one moment imagine per annum ; under the " new reg ime " £314 lis 7d suffices that the account of the expenses of the Royal Masonic for six months ; but what about the jackets, vests, trousers, Institution for Boys for tbe half year to 31st December last &c. for that period , and which we are told only has been prepared with any other object than to show the cost £94 9s 7d, as compared with £464 8s 9d the pre- .subscribers what is being done with their money ; the ceding six months ? The gossips among us declare that " new reg ime " had to prove great economies, and they the usual payment for these articles is not included in the have done it—at least to their own satisfaction ; and we expenditure—the account having been overlooked some- yet hope it will be possible to prove to us and other where. Is this a part of the £1448 3s lOd appearing in critics that the saving has an actual existence, rather the Balance Sheet as duo to Sundry Creditors ? If so, is than what we are afraid will prove to be the case—an tho balance made up of similar items ? Because in that imaginary one, the outcome of the numberless books and case tbe average cost per boy goes up, as we have said, to voluminous account-keeping lately introduced into tho £50 6s per annum. These are a few of the doubts exist- offices of the Institution. ing in our mind in regard to the wonderful change that The Provisional Management Committeee, in its report, has come over the expenses of the Royal Masonic Institu- submits " Statements of Accounts for 1889 in two parts, tion for Boys, and until they are explained to us we fear viz., A. an Account of Receipts and Payments for the six we cannot do otherwise than advise our readers to accept months to 30th Juno last, prepared by the Officials of the the congratulations of the Provisional Committee with cau- Institution ; B. Income and Expenditure Account for six tion. We hope we may be proved to be wrong, but wo months to 31st December 1889, and Balance Sheet," and fear a rude awakening is in store for those who believe in " congratulates the friends of the Institution upon what the new condition of affairs, as set forth in tbe glowing must be regarded as a successful financial result." We hope accounts of improvement to which we have referred. so, but we must confess that the more we look into tbe A word now in regard to ourselves and the position we fi gures set before us the more confused we get. To begin have taken up on this subject. We do not criticise merely with, it should be pointed out that the payments for the for the sake of doing so. We are as anxious as any ono Half year to 30th June last, as " prepared by the officials can possibly be to see a reform brought about in the con- of tho Institution," show an average cost per boy of duct of the Masonic Boys' School , but we are not yet con- £48 0s 5d per annum, a considerable falling off as com- vinced that reform is being attempted in the right way. pared with the total of £50 16s as shown in the Report of It is all very well to stato that everything was bad under the Committee of Investigation, submitted 26th April 1889. the old management, but it will be a miracle if everything So that, even if the Provisional Committee has brought the turns out right under the system now being advocated by average cost down to £39 5s, they must not take all the some of the more energetic reformers. We should not be credit of the £11 lis per head difference. surprised if results prove very different to what is We will now turn to the " B " accounts, which possess generally expected, and that the remedy will ultimately aome new features which will no doubt be appreciated by appear worse than the evil it was intended to remove. A medium courso will then be adopted, and in their predecessors ; but how would they regard their time the avernge cost per boy will be reduced ; successors, if they knew how their own choice additions to bnt not, we fear, to the low figure now claimed and subtractions from the ritual will be treated in the of £39 5s per annum. To reach that average will future, when other Solomons arise ! No, there is no license he a work of time—at least such is our opinion—but in to tamper with Masonic work. Over it the Grand Lodge expressing such opinion we repeat that it will afford us the and the Grand Master have exclusive authority and control. Greatest gratification to have to announce that we are To permit any other course fs to remove the ancient Land- wrong. Wo hopo we have said enough to secure some marks, to give a constituent Lodge the authority of a sort of explanation from tho champions of the " new Grand Lodge, to give any Brother who works a degree the ri' g hne " whose efforts in the good cause we fnlly appre- authority of a Grand Master in the Craft. ciate. We hope thoy will not consider our remarks as in On the border lands of every jurisdiction, especially, it any way reflecting on their labours. Really wo are so is required to be understood that individual latitudinarian. taken aback at tho results claimed for their exertions that ism is not permissible in Freemasonry. Where the local wo have thought it best to boldly challenge them to prov e usages of two jurisdictions differ, those of our own must tho correctness of what is stated on their behalf. They prevail. Where the local work differs, the foreign work can easily answer our queries, and we are convinced that may not be introduced. It may be all right for them, but in doing so they will be supplying information that ia it is all wrong for us. Our autonomy mnst be preserved. eagerly sought by the supporters of our Charities. The latitudinarian Mason has no proper place in the Craft. As the free-thinker in religion ia apt to be an atheist, as the socialist in the State is apt to be a nihilist, so the latitudinarian in Freemasonry is likely to be a Masonic destructionist. There is safety only in conformity THE LATIT0DINARLAN MASON. to Masonic usage, custom and Landmark, equally in the in Lodge proceedings and in individual THE amplitude and scope of Freemasonry are so re- work of the Craft, markable that the Craft is fully justified in requiring Masonic action.—Keystone. its initiates to circumscribe their official and personal action as Masons within the boundaries which it has clearly indicated for itself and them. A world wide Fra- ternity in its personnel , it moves itself, a little world, in the RITUALS m FREEMASONRY. larger world surrounding it. It is because Freemasonry is distinguished by this latitudinarian character, embrac- ARE rituals essential to the preservation of tho prac- ing, as it does, initiates selected from all nations possessed tical unity and universality of Freemasonry ? of the light of civilization , of all religions which This question comes naturally when one hears the flip- acknowledge tho one true and living God , and exemplifying pant sneers of certain brethren who seem to find nothing so in its symbolic and allegoric teachings a wealth of thought, utterly useless and reprehensible as an absolute fidelity artistic, scientific and theological, that it says to all its to the ritual. " The parrot-like repetition of tbe ritual " members, " Thus far shalt thou go, and no farther." comes easily from the lips of those who, having a ready Masons are free, Freemasons, and the freedom bestowed flow of language, seem to believe that they are the only upon them is of the noblest and most liberal type ; but it is thoughtful and intelligent men in the fraternity, apparently not license. There aro Landmarks which designate the unmindful of the fact that many a long address contains boundaries of this Masonic freedom. There are Constitu- but a grain of thought in a great mass of verbosity. The tions which give their sanction to the preservation of these men who have left their impress on the great Institution Landmarks. There are Usages and Customs which are in from the earliest times have believed in, aud been active in accord with these Constitutions and Landmarks. The favour of a ritual in every Masonic body of either Rite. purpose of all of these is to ensure the right enjoyment by Not that the ritual is all there is to Masonry by any means, Freemasons of the freedom with which they are endowed , but that a ritual is essential, if the Institution is not to be and to restrain an unwarranted interpretation of liberty allowed to degenerate into a mere series of social cl ubs, into license. thereby losing that which more than any other one thing has Some Freemasons commit the gross error of supposing preserved its real unity throughout the whole civilized that because the Craft is latitudinarian, therefore the world. It is easy for the fluent and indolent man to talk individual Craftsman may be so likewise. Not so. He of the useles3ness of committing the ritual to memory, when has no authority other than that accorded him. His liberty the great trouble is that he is too indifferent to learn , is a lawful liberty. Obedience is a Masonic virtue— though his assurance is so great that he thinks his own obedience to the All-Ruler, God , to the civil ruler, weak words will convey more meaning than the language establ ished government, to the Craft in matters Masonic, of the ritual. Too many men of this class are in the Insti- always and everywhere. No laxity, no independence is tution, and they do it injury by their vapourings. permissible in Freemasonry. The Landmarks may not be The fact is that the ritual carefully learned and earnestly removed, the Constitutions, Usages and Customs must be rendered will always make an impression, even though the " observed. With profane governments and courts, as Officer has not had the advantage of a college education, or Freemasons we have nothing to do. We do not ask the the gift of oratory. Wherever and whenever the Officers one to charter our bodies, nor the other to interpret our of any Masonic body render their work with fidelity to the usages or customs. It is not proper for either to attempt ritual, there, always and without exception, will be found to do this, and no Freemason who properly apprehends our a prosperous body, with good attendance, even when the Fraternity will invoke their aid. No Masonic body should Officers are not men of brilliant attainments, for the ever petition either legislature or court for a profane earnestness and thought they have given to memorising the charter, since it is needless, for any legitimate purpose for ritual manifests itself in the rendition of the work, and real which a Masonic body exists. Such a charter may be earnestness is always impressive. Any Mason who has obtained , but it is always a delusion and a snare, and any been an attendant on the meetings for many years can Grand Lodge is worse than unwise which permits its instance from his own recollection the truth of this state- subordinates to become formally interlinked with and ment, and he may also remember where tbe prosperity of subjects of the State. Likewise, no Freemason should such a body has been seriously injured by having at its appeal from a Masonic to a civil court, and if he does, the head some naturally brilliant man, too indolent to learn tho latter will forthwith relegate him to his appropriate tri- ritual, who substitutes his own flashy and vapid utterances bunal , informing him that it will not judicially interpret for the stately, solid and thought-inspiring language of the tho jurisprudence of Freemasonry. ritual. It is not claimed that the phraseology of the ritual Probably tbe most frequent transgression, in some in any of the degrees ia absolutely perfect by auy means, jurisdictions, of the freedom with which Craftsmen are but it is the language that the great mass of the Craft has gifted, is in tbe matter of their variation and enlargement decided should be used, and no man has any right to of the ritual of the Fraternity. Some Brethren cannot accept office unless he means " in good faith and resist, or do not wish to resist, the temptation to beautif y conscience, and to tbe best of his ability " to give tbe work and adorn (they so express it) the work of the degrees. correctly. They have a dainty piece of poetry which they would like A paper was quite recently read before a Masonic to insert here, or a nicely-rounded sentence which they assemblage in which the author took occasion to speak desire to intorject there. This phrase is too bald, and that sneeringly of Grand Lecturers and of their efforts to have redundant. They are wiser than their fellows, wiser than the Officers of subordinate bodies endeavour to conform to the ritual as adopted by the Grand body. Tho oft-rcpcated KNIGHTS TEMPLARS. statement was made that the Officer that repeats his ritual correctly gives it in " a menninglessand parrot-like manner." —:o:— Among those who were present os listeners on the occasion LOYAL BRUNSWICK PRECEPTORY. referred to were a considerable number of brethren who CONVOCATION was held on the 20th nit., at the Sincerity have been careful, j> mistaking and accurate ritualists, who A Masonic Hall, Plymouth, when the E.P. elect Sir Knight. have for years been noted among the Craft, not only for Joh n Da Pre was installed for the ensuing year, tho ceremony being their fidelity to tho ritual in the various bodies which they performed by the V.E. Sir Knight the Rev. Dr. Lemon P.E.P. P.G. " Prior nf Dovon , in tho presence of Sir Knights S. Jew P.E.P., J. R. have served, but also o." Mio intelligent and effective Lord E.C, Veterans G. R. Barrett P.E.C.. W. F. Wescotfc P.E.C., manner in which they worked, conveyiug to the thoughtful P. B. Clemens P.E.C., and E. Davies P.E.P. A Companion having listener the deep meaning of the spoken words. Yet been installed , the E.P. appointed and invested his Officers as the author of tho paper referred to made frequent and follows :—D. Cross I.P.E.P., F. Crouoh C, F. R. Thomas M., ancallcd-for-allusio'is ti> Grand Lecturers and their work, Dr. Lemon, D.D., P.G.P. Chaplain, J. H. Keata P.E.P., Treasurer, J. R. Wilson Registrar, 6. Dunsterville sub-M., J. Leonard C. of G., as though a man ought to take upon himself this most A. J. Verdi Almoner, A. Tront Staud. Bearer, J. Holland Stand. B. important and laborious office and teach, not the Ritual, V.B., E. Aslafc P., J. Gidley Guard . Regret was expressed at tho but whatever might suggest itsel f to his mind. And enforced absence, through illness, of Sir Knights J. H. Keata and after all this talk against correct rendering of the Ritual , D. Cross. The Knights afterwards adjourned to tho Freemasons' stated that he was much in favour of a " General " Club in Princess Square, Plymouth, where they sat down to n. recherobe banqnet, which was well served under the direotiou of Grand Lodge in order that there might be a greater Bro. Harvey. A very pleasant evening was spent. Sir Knight uniformity of work throughout the country. Du Pn' was also iostalled E.P. of the Priory of Malta. Those who have for years been active and painstaking in behalf of uniformity in Ritual, believe rather in en- couraging careful and earnest study among the office- THE TWO GLASSES. bearers, firm in the faith that those who know the Ritual There were two glassep, filled to the brim, thoroughly are the ones who may be depended upon to On the rioh man's table, rim to rim ; teach the lessons which the work is intended to convey, in One was ruddy and red aa blood , the most intelligent , manner, impressing candidates and The other was clear as a crystal flood. mombers with the beauty of Faith, Hope, and that Charity Said tho glass of wine to hia paler brother, which is synonymous with Brotherly Love, strengthening " Let ns tell the talea of the past to oaoh other ; in the minds of all a firm belief in the great and funda- I can tell of a banquet and revel and mirth, And the proudest and grandest souls on earth mental truth of the Fatherhood of God and the Brother- Fell under my touch, as though struck by blight, hood of Man.—Serawus Botven, M.B. Where I was king, for I ruled with might. From the heads of kings I have torn the crown ; From the heights of fame I havo hurled men down. I have blasted many an honoured name ; I have taken virtue and given shame. MASONRY MORE THAN A BENEFIT I have tempted youth with a sip, a taste, SOCIETY. That has made his future a barren waste. Far greater than a king am I, HOW infinitely removed from the true conception of Or than any army beneath the sky. the Masonic essence are those who see or expect in I have made the arm of the driver fail, And sent tho train from the iron rail. Masonry nothing but a society for ameliorations and bene- I have made good ships to go down at sea, fits. These are temporal concerns ; material objects, sought And the shrieks of the lost were sweet to me. according to convenience and circumstances. Far be it For they said : ' Behold ! how great yon be! from my thoughts to detract, by remotest insinuation or Fame, strength, wealth, genius before you fall, inference, from the merit of those institutions which men For your might and power are over all.' Ho! Ho .' pale brother," laughed the wine, have organised for mutual benefit. They are praiseworthy ; " Can you boast of deeds as great as mine ?" they are useful ; they relieve distress and shelter against Said the water glass, " I cannot boast poverty and want. But they are neither a substitute nor Of a king dethroned or a murdered host j an equivalent for Freemasonry. They are as far removed But I can tell of a heart, once sad, from it as tbe image of some partial superstition is By my crystal drops made light and glad— removed from the One Infinite. Masonry is more than Of thirsts I've quenohed , of brows I've laved, " a beautiful system of morality." No definition can lay Of hands I've cooled and souls I've saved. I ve leaped throngh the valley, dashed down the mountain, down its scope or measure its extent. Its soul is truth ; Flowed in the river and played in the fountain, its mission the brotherhood of man ; a vague generality, Slept in the sunshine and dropped from the sky, perhaps, to the superficial mind. But a well- And every where gladdened the landscape and eye. defined substance to the thoughtful and the I have eased the hot forehead of fever and pain. earnest. Ordinary moralit I have made tbe parched meadow grow fertile with grain. y, uprightness of life, charitable I can tell of the powerful wheel of the mill impulse, these are the common attributes of all good men, I hat ground out flour and turned at my will ; be they Masons or no. But Freemasonry combines them I can tell of manhood debased by you, into higher uses and nobler purposes. It teaches not only That I lifted up and crowned anew. morality, but also equality; not only charity, but also I cheer, I help, I strengthen and aid j toleration ; the fraternit I gladden the heart of man and maid ; y, not of Masons, only as such, I Bet the wine-chained captive free, but the fraternity of the human race. When we speak And all are better for knowing me." of the " universality of Masonry," we assume something Ihese aro the talea they told each other— more than a mere historic or geographical fact. We do The glass of wine and its paler brother, not mean only than Masonry can and does flourish every- As they sat together, filled to the brim, where; but that in its essence, it is universal ; in its On a rich man's table, rim to rim. nature, benevolent ; in its objects , ideal ; striving to fit —Maine Farmer. man for a condition of perfect moral and social com- munism where geography traces no boundaries and We have to record to-day the death, which occurred on history erects no boastful monuments ; where we are the 2nd instant, of Mr. J. C. O'Reilly, chief clerk in the content to forget and forgive , remembering only the Office of the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys, at Free- points of fellowshi our fears p, , our hopes, our common masons' Hall. Daring his torm of office (some 12 or 13 struggle and our common destiny. — Charles F. Buclt, years) Mr. O'Reill had gained the respect a numerous G.M. Louisiana. y of band of the supporters o£ the Institution.

A warrant has just been granted by the Grand Lodge Authentic details of the inner life of Eng of the Court are so rarely pub- land for a new Lodge to be held at Dore, in the lished , that an article dealing with the question, " What does the Province of Derbyshire, to be called the Chantrey, Prince of Wales do ?" which appeared in the last number of Oassell' s No. 2355. Bro. William Boden P.M. 353 P.P.G.J.W. of Magazine, from tbe pen of Mr. Edwin Goadby, merits specia l Derbyshire is to be the first Master. The Lodge is named attention . The Prince, whose relations with the press are always after the eminent sculptor, Sir Francis Chantrey, R.A., pleasant, gave special facilities for the illustrations accompanying who the article to be obtained ; and the views of his study, bot h at was born and buried in the district. Meetings will be Sandringham and Marlborough House, have been engraved from held at the Licensed Victuallers' Institution, Dore. original photographs taken for the purpose. rests, and it is the last thing to which the attention of tho THE LETTER AND THE SPIRIT. brethren is directed wiitn they vest fro m their labours. Brethren nothing can bo more true, nothing can be more A discours e delicered in St. James ' Church , Vancouver, profitable than this teaching. But then my duty is to ask before the Grand Lodt/e of Pritish Columbia , by the yon, as brother Masons, not, do you accept this teaching Bight Pec. Pro. A. W. Sillitoe, D.IK , Lord Bishop outwardly, because I know you do, but do you act upon of New Westminster , Grand Chap lain. it ? Do you carry away this teachiug in your hearts, as you are intended to do, aud apply it, as a rule, to every The Letter killeth but tho Spirit giveth lifo.—2 Coi . iii. G. action of your life ? Is God in all your thoughts ? Is TRUST, brethren , that I may not bo deemed imper- Ho so set always before you that there is nothing your I tinent if I venture to break away, this morning, from hand findeth to do but what His blessing shines upon you, a lino of thought which has almost become consecrated by His sustaining arm strengthens you ? I am speaking long use on these occasions, viz., the historical view of of your secular life, not your religious lifo ; and I ask you, Masonry, and devote my time, and ask your attention to do you, in every new enterprise, or in the pursuance of the consideration of the practical teaching of Masonry ; the every old one, in every fresh undertaking, do you acknow- beauty of its precepts, and the nobility of its purpose, and ledge Him as the only Giver of blessing, the only Author of the influence which these ought to exert upon the lives of success, without whom nothing is strong, nothing is holy ? Masons, when due dili gence is applied to tho study of Do you so live in his presence, that without an effort , as it them. This, it appears to mo, will bo move profitable to were by vevy instinct, youv heart and miudarelif ted upseven us than a dissertation on tho antiquity of Masonry, about times a day in acknowledgment of His Sovereignty, and which wo are all of ns agreed. We are fttmiliar with its iu recognition of His care ? This indeed is to walk with claim in this respect , and we aro not concerned with those Him," and to walk with Him is to walk securely, to fear who doubt it; but not the antiquity of the world itself no evil, and to have tbe assurance of success. But this would lend lustre to any Institution, irrespective of its hourly uplifting of the heart to God , this delight in His teaching and practice, and the consideration of these, presence is a matter of cultivation ; and it is not of natural therefore, will be both more instructive, and more interest. growth, but of spiritual. It is the result of an intimate ing, as well to yourselves, brethren, as to others who hear acquaintance with God as He reveals Himself in His word ; me. Not that I will be guilty of tho presumption of sup- and it is by making that word a " light unto our feet, aud posing that with regard to tho moral precepts of Masonry a lantern unto our paths," that we learn the pleasure of I can teach anything to thoso who aro so much more com- serving Him, aud the joy that flows eternally from His love. petent to bo my teachers, or that I can throw new h'glit Every Mason, therefore who would be true to his profession upon , or add new force to thoso sublime lectures wherein is bound to be a diligent student of the Holy Book ; not its beauties are gradually uufolded to the inquiring mind , satisfied with merely gazing on it as it occupies its con- but a truth is often emphasised by being presented in a new spicuous position of honour in tho midst of the Lodge, but aspect, and I can , at least, point out the practical applica- truly making it the handbook of his daily life, learning tion to tho personal life, without which the truth, however therein the beginning of wisdom, which is the fear of God, bsautifully portrayed , or perfectly illustrated, fails in the not a servile or con science-stricken fear, but a holy, accomplishment of the Will of its Divine Author. For reverential awe, such as is due from a creature to his Masonry is excellent, not only, and even not so much , in Creator, from a son to the Almighty Father of all, and its concep tion , or in its plan , as in its effects. It was the learning so to fashion his life according to its precepts, completed Temple that excited the woudor and admiration that, when the time of eternal refreshment arrives, be may of our ancient brethren , and it is the perfect and upright receive his share of the inheritance of " Just men made man, true to his Maker, truo to himself , and true to his perfect." brother, who demonstrates in his daily life the truth of My second point is the teaching of Masonry in regard to those princi ples which constituto the foundation stones of brotherly love ; and about this, thank God, there is but thc progressive teaching of onr art. For it is not little to say, inasmuch as, whatever may be our failings and enough that no atheist, or wantonly irreligious man can shortcomings in other respects, love is the predominating find a place amongst ns; nor is it enough that the doctrine character of Masonic life, whether we view it in the calm of the resurrection to a future life is embodied in thc land- serenity of the Lodge, or in its relation to wovthy dis- marks of our Order. Something more than this is neces- tressed brethren without. 1 know nothing that so truly sary. Wo want tho superstructure as well as tho emphasises the good that still remains in our fallen and foundation ; we want tho pinnacle as well as the corner- corrupt nature as the mutual forbearance, the patient stone. And my anxious desire to-day is to impress upon you tolerance, and the harmony that distinguish meetings of all the solemn obligation that is laid upon each of us by the the Fraternity, even on occasions when there is room for true spirit of Masonry of making daily progress with the wide divergence of opinion. The very atmosphere of the spiritual temp le of the heart, the moral edification of a perfect Lodge seems laden with good-will, and it is as if the Spirit man. Not a mere progress of degrees, or of offices, as if of peace and of love made this His special dwelling place. these could in themselves supply a deficiency of honour or A part of this is due, no doubt, to the solemn dedication of di gnity iu the older of them, but a progress of the inner our halls in tbe name of the Most High, and to tho honour man in knowledge and virtue, the gradual subjugation of of His glory ; but I believe that in greater measure it is every evil thought and unruly passion, the preparation of due to the spirit of Masonry itself ; to those cords of tho heart as a fit dwelling place for the All Holy God. love which bind us together more firmly than could Let me take now three several points, and, briefly any material bands, and which, if they only prevailed noticing what Masonry teaches with regard to them, more generally, would make " wars to cease in all the examine the practical application of its teachings to our world, and break the bow, and snap the spear asunder," lives. And, first, the teaching of Masonry as regards the and bring in the reign of peace and purity aud love. Holy Name, and the word of God. At the very threshold This reign, dear brethren , you and I may not live to of their Masonic career are our candidates taught that the see, though I for my part do not deem it very far distant ; blessing and protection of the Almighty are necessary to bat, at least, it is our duty each to do his part, according the successful prosecution of every work. And acting to his vocation and ministry, to prepare the way for the upon this principle, and believing that where two or three Prince of peace, and the accomplishment of God's great- are gathered together in His name, He will be in the design in the ultimate unity of creation. And to this end midst of them, we make our supplications, and offer to Him we need do no more than stedfastly and faithfully carry our thanksgivings for the light and knowledge-He vouch- out the precepts of our Order. Our obligations as Masons safes to us. And so inestimably do we regard the Sacred extend to all mankind. We are in an especial manner, no Name, that it is with the utmost caution and the most pro- doubt, bound to our brdbivn in the Craft, but all others found reverence that we approach the utterance of it, aro our brethren beside?. Love is an infinite thing, and it veiling it, indeed, in its most sacred form, till, after many is beyond our power, as it is beyond our prerogative, to a probation and trial, a brother has been found worthy to limit it; for, if we limit if , it ceases to be. And, there- be entrusted with it. With equal regard and reverence fore, the love wherewith we love our brethren of the do we esteem the Word of God. So that no Lodge of mystic family must be ready to include all men alike, Masons is complete without the sacred volume, and we and to exert itself on their behalf freely and ungrudgingly apply to it the highest title we possess in the description even as the love of God is bountifully poured out upou of the place it occupies in the science of Masonry. It is ourselves. the first thing upon which the eye of the newly initiated My third point concerns the teaching of Masonry re- .rardino- man's duty to himsel f . We descend here to a NEW ZEALAND. lower plane than those we have occupied hitherto, aud vot whon we vemomber tho end and purpose of our boiug, the glory of God, it is scarcely possible to rega rd this ,4 MINTING of tho Provincial and District Graud Maett ra oi' tho viz. ¦t*- branch of onr subject as of lower importanco than the various Constitutions of Freemasonry throug hout Now Zealand no doubt was held in iho Masonic Hall , Moray-place. Thero wero present :— others. It is a difficult thing, , when wo look Bros. G. S. Graham D.G.M. E.G. Auckland (in the cha'r), Piori o around and see tho lives that are being lived by multi- P.G.M. I.C. Now Zealand-, Thompso n D.G.M. E.C. Canterbury, Bevan tudes of our fellowmen, to realize that the image of God i3 D .G.M. E.C. WesUand , J. Gore D.G.M. S.C. New Zoalaud South , and stamped upon us, and that for his glory wo are and wore T. S. Graham D.G.M. E.C. Otago and Southland. Sir Harry ; but this is so, aud the fact discloses the terrible Atkinson D.G.M. E.G. Wellington , Sir F. Whitaker P.G.M. S.C. North created Island , and L. Lonisson D.G.M. S.C. Canterbury, were unable to and incomprehensible truth , that every wasted life robs attend. The conference dealt with a number of matters relating to God of a proportion of His eternal glory. Yes, brethren, Froemasony in tho colony, and with reference to the proposed Graud and it discloses this ~ ruth as well, that every life that falls Lodgo of New Zealand, adopted the following resolution :—" That short of the possibility of attainment wherewith God has this couferoncoof Provincial and District Grand Masters commend iho it is a humanlv wrought failure of the omnipotent action of the Masonic Union in post poning their proceedings, and endowed considor that in tho best interests of Freemasonry, and with the design and will. There are those who, in His inscrutable viow of preserving harmony in the Ca'', it is not desirable to form wisdom, He has left in the darkness of ignorance concern- a Grand Lodge of New Zealand at ;• .sent, BO that time may be ing themselves and Him ; for them he will make excuse. allowed for a better understanding between tho various Lodges It is not so with ourselves. We have the light. We make of the several constitutions, and a greater unanimity arrived at upon boast of the light. And, therefore, if we be not such a vital question to Freemasonry in New Zealand." A special our meeting of the English and Scottish Distriot Grand Lodges was held walking in the light, we are stultifying ourselves, we are on the same evening, for tho purpose of reoeiving and welooming doing violence to our consciences, aud we are mocking the distinguished visitors. There was a very large attendance of the Author of light. What then does our light teach us in brethren, and the Lodge was opened at eight o'olook p.m. The this respect ? It teaches the necessity and importanco of District Grand Master E.C. ocoupied the ohair, and he and his control. It teaches us to put such constraint upon Officers took their places in the Lodge, aftor whioh the R.W. D.G.M. self Bro. James Gore, and the Officers of the District Grand Lodge S.C. our affections and passions as will bring the body into wore announced and admitted iu due form. Bro. W. Roebuck subjection, and set . the mind and spirit above all tho P.G.S.B. Grand Lodge of England, J. 0. Remington G.S.W. Grand allurements of vice. It warns us of the weakness of Lodgo of New South Wales, J. Bevau P.G.M. Westland, E. T. Gillbn human nature, unable of itself to withstand the power of D.G.M. N.I. S.C, G. D. Pierce P.G.M. N.Z. I.C, Graham D.G.M. E.C and needing the assistance of that " Power which Auckland , and Bros. Aitken, Martin, and Ingram, members of the darkness, Victorian Grand Lodge, were also present. The Chairman said it is from above." It teaches us that life is a school of was with mingled feelings of pleasure and gratification he had to discipline whereby the rough corners of our characters are welcome so many distinguished brethren to Dunedin from all parts to bo broken off , and every jagged edge and rude of tho Colonies and England. In looking at the advance of Masonry unevenness made smooth ; that so we may be fitted to take during the last twenty years, in New Zealand, it was always a laces as " living " in that " house not made pleasure to visit a Lodge working under either of the Constitutions, our p stones because they were always sure to meet a Visitor or two from what with hands, eternal in the heavens." It teaches us, more- he called foreign countries. On behalf of the brethren over whom over, that this task of self-improvement is a hard and he had the honour to preside, and the Distriot Grand Lodge of Otago, difficult and weary one, like the toilsome ascent of a aud Southland E.C, he most heartily welcomod the Visitors. winding stair, up which, step by step, we must go, daily Bro. James Gore R.W. D.G.M. S.C said he would like to say a few knowled words. During a recent visit to Victoria he was very cordial ly being strengthened by an increase of ge, and tbe treated, and he took this opportunity to thank the brethren from increase of virtue that cornea from the nearer approach to that ColoDy for the hononr done him while there. Bro. Graham God. It teaches us that the Masonic life is a life of special (Auckland) said it was with great pleasure he received the invitation dedication to thc service of God, that it is so confessed in to attend the meoting, as it was quite unexpected on his part. If the first prayer offered a candidate within the Lodge; and any of the brethren present ever visited Auokland he would do all iu his power to return the compliment. Bro. Bovan D.G.M. E.C, of it is further so implied in the fact of the dedications of our Westland, said he always looked upon it as a pleasure to visit outside halls ; for if the material building be dedicated , how much of his own distriot. He had travelled a groat deal, and visited more should they themselves be who dare to dedicate a many Lodges. He felt he would not be doing his duty if he did not building to the Most High ? For if tho temple be holy, express hi3 warm sentiments to those of the Craft, that should so must tliey be who serve therein. And, brethren, the any of them ever pay hia district a visit they would meet with that hearty welcome which was characteristic of Masonry. Ho had met holiness which we are tane-ht to cultivate within our brethren on his visit whom he bad known 25 years ago, and he re- Lodges must sanctify our whole life in the world, as well turned sincere thanks for the grand reception they had received as iu the Lodge. Wo cannot pretend to have a dual that uighfc. Bro. Roebuck P.G. Sword Bearer England expressed existence, one as Masons, another as men. We must be great pleasure in receiving the invitation to be presont that evening, upri ght men , altogether, and at all times, or we are not because he had found so many true friends amongst his Masonio brethren. When he came to Dunedin he thought he was a stranger true to tho Craft, to ourselves, or to God. Aud this, then, in the city, but he found that he had made a mistake. He then re- is the conclusion I wish to draw ; there must be a reality ferred to the advantages whioh were derived from the Masonic Girls' in all that we do. Masonry nnut riofc be a mere profession and Boys' Schools at Wandsworth (Clapham Junction) and Wood of morality with the li ps, without the solid foundation of Green, in England, and said they had about 500 pupils in those moral life. Wo must not clothe 01 selves with the emblem schools. There were Masons' children in those Institutions from all world—even from India ; and of innocence parts of the it continued to do , and' then put off innocence when we put off a vast amount of good work. He would report, when he roturned the emblem. We must not one m-iment be giving expres- to England, the hearty reception accorded him in Now Zealand. sion to tho sublimest sentiments of religion and morality, Bro. J. Pierce, Pro G.M. New Zealand , I.C, gave an illustration of and the moment after become more children of this world. somo good work done through Masonry. He also spoke at some Masonry is not a pastime, nor tho Lodge a club. We are length on the advisability of founding orphanages for Masons' souls children, and homes for aged and infirm Masons. Bro. E. T. Gillou in search of the light whereby we may see and know (Wellington) apologised for the absence of his superior officer, Sir God, aud it is by keeping this object in view that Masonry F. Whitaker, owing to illness. He regretted that so many of tho will prosper, and Masons be built up in virtue and in truth. old and rospeoted Masons had departed this life, atuoDgst whom he Even our best endeavours will but ill prepare us for the might mention Bro. Harvey. But he was extremely gratified to sea presence of the Grand Master, but half-heartedness aud a few old friends amongst them yet, notably Bros. T. S. Graham, Gore, James, Court, and others who had been identified with the lukewarmness, and unreality doom beforehand to dis- Craft for many years. Bro. Remington G.S.W of New South Wales appointment hereafter, and only merit here the contemp t said he had heard it mentioned since his arrival that New Zealand of all earnest and straightforward men. A Mason at cer- was little thought of on the other side ; but, whilst he did not wish tain times must needs be slipshod, but Masonry itself to try and contradict this idea, he could talk for half an hour to the should contrary effect. He at least could assure them that as regards never be slipshod. With a perfect being to glorif y, Masonry those in Now South Wales watched keenly the actions of and perfection to aim at in ourselves, how can we be any- cheir brethren in New Zealand , and took great interest iu their thing but profoundly and solemnly in earnest ? Let the doings. Bro. Aitken echoed the provions speaker's sentiments. sp irit of Masonry, then, prevail iu our hearts and in our They in Victoria also watched with the greatest intorest the advance- lives. Let the beauty and harmony and unity of our ment which the Craft was making in New Zealand. He tendered Order be conspicuous in all we do. Let all the world be thoso present a hosrty welcome should they visit any of the Lodges in his district, and had great pleasure in specially referring to tho better for the good that resides in Masons. Let us in the kind welcomo accorded him by Bro. James, whoso broDbor holds a, Lodge aud in the world be real, and truo to God , to ytry high position in Masonry in Victoria. Bro. Jame3 said it was our nei ghbours, and to ourselves.—Freemason ' s Bepositori/. a very long timo 'since ho had been in Victoria ; ho thanked Bro. Aitken for so kindly alluding to him aud his brother. Apologies ^uNSHALS properly carried out and personally attended were made on behalf of Bro. Sir R. Stout and Bro. Thompson, District in London and Country, by Bro. G-. A. KTJTTOK ", 17 Newcastle Grand Master of Canterbury. After some routine business had been, Street, Strand, W.C. Monumeats erected. Valuations made. done the Lodge adjourned. in producing it. A mere enumeration of the characters in " For Her CORRESPO NDENCE. Child's Sake " will justify our oritioism. A deserted wife, a daughter in love with the son of the woman betrayed by her father, that son in We do not hold ourselves responsible for the opinions of our love with the daughter of the man who not only betrayed his mother Correspondents. but caused the death of his father ; a husband, who had aoted thus, All Letters must bear the name and address of the Writer, not re-appearing after an absence of eighteen years, and using hia necessarily for publication, but as a guarantee of good influence against his wife's natural repugnance to the union ; and a faith. cheery, breezy, grandfather happily thrown iu to relieve the gloom We cannot undertake to return rejected communications. of the whole episode—these are the characters. Miss Helen Leyfcon was excellent as the daughter, aud hers was a perfect piece of acting for a part whioh did not give much scope. Mr. A. Ellis THE DE LEV ANTE FUND. made a capital grandfather in every way. Tho rest of the caste was To the Editor of the FREEMASON 'S CHRONICLE . not so satisfactory ; there was a lack of spontaneity about the aoting of Miss M. A. Gifford and Messrs. Oscar Adye and J. Nelson, though DEAR SIR AND BROTHER ,—I should be glad if you would allow me, your columns, on behal f of my mother to in justice to the former gentleman it must be admitted he wa3 through the medium of , while the latter would be well advised in thank sincerely those kind, sympathising friends who have so suffering from a bad cold, to the above fund by performing, and letting his face assume a less ruddy hue. If tho firs t piece was generously given their support it only served to bring out more clearly assisting in other ways, at the benefit matinee, giving donations, gloomy and disappointing, t-' , Mr. E. J. Acworth Mr. G. the brightness and sparkle of Mr. Jerome's " New Lamps for Old," and purchasing ckets. The trustees , from start to finish , and seem3 likel Coop, Mr. J. M. Uiiamberlin, and Mr. E. M. Lander (representing which went well y to do so for the West Middlesex, Queen's Westminster, Asaph, and Carnarvon some time to come. Lodges respectively) who spared neither timo nor expense in The following artists will appear iu " Diok Venables, which ia due arranging the many details, have purchased a business for my at the Shaftesbury to-night (Saturday) :—Messrs. Willard, Alfred mother at 37 Uxbridge Road, Shepherd's Bush, whioh has every Bishop, Elwood, E. W. Garden , H. Caue, Esmond, Roystou Keith, prospect of proving successful. E. W. Thomas, Harting j Mrs. Canninge, Miss Annie Rose, and It is important to mention that this fund originated , and was Miss 01

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PBEPABBD BY THOMAS BEECHAM , 8T. H ELENS , LA N CASHIRE , and Sold by all Druggists and Patent Medicine Dealers everywhere, in Boxes, Is IJd, and 2s 9d each. smrit irsittutknt fa r <&x\$t fanirllHnsani t Jnstitutiem far %mj% fiand Pii f ELECTION, APRIL 1890. ST JOHN'S HILL, BATTERSEA RISE, S.W. INSTlTtTTKl> 178S. Tho votes of aubsoribera are earnestl y solicited for Chief Patro ness : HAROLD STREETER GOLDSMITH , HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN . AGED 7£ YEARS, G rand Patron and President : YOUNGEST SON OF THE LATE BRO. W. 0. GOLDSMITH. II.lt. nionNESS THE P RINCE or W ALES , K.G., &c , M.W.G.M. Grand Patroness : HER ROYAL HIGHNESS THE PRINCESS OV WALES. Bro. GoLDSiivtH was initiated in the Chislehurat Lodpjo , No. 1531 Bankers : LONDON AND WESTMINSTER BANK (Bloomsbury Branoh), shortly after its consecration in 1875, and remained a subscribing 214 High Holborn , London , W.O. member till 1881 , when he joined the Gallery Lodge, No. 1928. \u this latter Lodge he served all tho offices np to that of W.M. It was UNTIKl'HiY SUPPORTED BY VOLUSTAUV COSTKIBUTIOaf.S. tvhile holding this office , and three days after tho election of his successor, that he died, on the 15fch November 1887. Tie was a Life The 102nd ANNIVERSARY FESTIVAL Governor of the Boys' Sohool, and a Subscriber to all tho Masonio Willi BE IIELD Charities, und was, at all times, a hard worker in Masonry. He was ON TU ESDAY, 20TH MAY 1890. for many years, and at the time of his death, a member of the Re- porting Staff of the Press Association, and in that capacity was well DIStlSO UlSnET ) VIVE3IDENCY OV OTTDEB THE know to all Journalists in the United Kingdom. Tho nndor-mentioned R.W. Bro. COL. SIR FRANC IS BURDETT , BART. Brethren strongly recommend the case of his son , tho above-named P.G.W., Prov. Grand blaster Middlesox. candidate :— Bro. CHAIU/BS KEDGLB Y , Hibernia Chambers, London Bridge, S.E., W.M. 79, Brethren willing to act as Stewards on the above P.M. 1614, M.E.Z. 73. important occasion will greatly oblige by sending The Rev. S. A. SEMVYW, Past Chaplain 210, St. James's Vicarage, Hatcham, S.E early as convenient. Bro - H. E. P. BCSSEV, P.M. 1928, 123 Brixton Hill , S.W. in their names as Bro. Alderman FARITCOMB E , Prov. G.J.W. Sussox, East Sussex yewsOfiico , Lewes. F. R. W. HEDGES, Secretary. Bro. R. ,7. GRIFFITHS, W.M. 1928, 4 Innor Tomplo Lane, E.C. Bro. C. F. PABDOJT, P.M. 1928, 110 Fleot Street, E.C. OFFICE—5 Freemasons' Hall, Great Queen Street, W.C. Bro. R. J. AMURY, 1362, S.D. 1928, 24 Stockwell Pork Crcscont, S.W. Bro. Titos. C. SUMNER , Yorkshire Post Office , Leeds, No. 1211. Bro. T HOMAS MINSTRKLI., P.M. 87, P.M. and Secretary 1928, 16 Ann Streot, Union Square, Islington, N. Bro. H. MASS BY , P.M. 619, P.M. and Treasurer 1928, 93 Chancory Lane, W.C. §0gs, Bro. J. C. DUCKWORTH , P.M. 1928, Iii'e)-;>ooJ Courier Office , 81 Fleet Street , R.C. i0pl tlitS0mc Institetimt hx Bro. W. T. PERKINS, J.W. 1928, Manchester Courier Office, 27 Fleet Street, E.C. Bro. A. F. AsnsiJ, P.M. 1395, Swrei/ Advertiser Office . Guildford . —:o:— Bro. J. H. H AWES, P.M. 38, We>t Sussex Gazette Office , Chichostor. Bro. W. J. IKNES, 1928, 219 South Lambeth Road , S.W. PENSIONS COMMUTATION FUND. Bro. W. E. PITT, 1928, Press Association , Wine Office Conrt, KG. —:o:— Bro. J AMES AVILLING JUJT., V.P., P.M. 177, 1507, 1711, 19S7, and 1319, P.Z. 1000, 1507, 2048, P.A..S. Middlesex, &c. amounts have already been received. Farther con- Bro. R. SIAOEV, P.M. and P.Z. 180, 434 Brixton Road, S.W. THE following tributions will bo duly acknowledged:— Any of the above Brethren will thankfully receive votes, or they may THE PROVINCE OF WEST YOBKSIIIEE £210 0 0 be sent to Mrs; G OLDSMITH, 71 Mauor Road, Brockloy, S.E. LODGES. APRI L ELECTIO N, 1890. 1 Grand Mastors 2 10 0 518 Etruscan 2 10 0 I 7 R. York of Porscveranco 2 16 0 «05 Combormoro 2 10 0 The Votes and Interest of the Governors and Subscribers of tho 11 Tuscan 2 10 0 871 Royal Oak 2 10 0 23 Globe 2 10 0 878 Soiithwark 2 10 n ¦ 28 Castle of Harmony 2 10 0 025 Bedford 2 10 0 32 Harmony 2 10 0 973 Royal Somerset (Promo) 2 10 0 lamil fttemiit Xns&vAxmxfor %om 38 Union 2 10 0 991 Tyno 2 10 0 are earnestl y solicited on beha lf of 45 Strong Man 2 10 0 1004 Rorough 2 10 0 58 Felicity 2 10 0 1135 Concord 2 10 0 60 Peace and Harmony 5 0 0 1111 Mid-Sussox 2 10 0 ERNEST CHARLES COATES, 03 St. Mary 2 10 0 1150 Buckingham & Chandos 2 10 0 AGED 8 YEARS, 70 St. John (Plymouth) 2 10 0 1209 Lewis 2 10 0 104 St. John 2 10 0 1303 Polham 2 10 0 The only eligible child in a family of eight, whoso father, Waller 105 Fortitude 2 10 0 1335 Lindsay 2 10 0 William Coatos, late of the Whittington Lodge (No. 862) , and Shop, 137 Amity 2 10 0 1383 Friends in Council 2 10 0 to tho Royal 143 Middlesox 2 10 0 1 102 Jord an 2 10 0 hold's Bnah Lod ge (No. 1828) , was a Lifo Subscriber 173 Phoenix 2 10 0 1471 Islington 2 10 0 Masonic Institution for Girls, and is now in the Baiiitead Asylum 178 Antimiity (Wn?an) 2 10 0 1593 Royal Naval College 2 10 0 for Lunatics, and whom the Doctors pronounce incurable. 191 St. Paul 2 10 0 lfi2 t Rccleston 2 10 0 19S Porcv 2 10 0 11.35 Canterbury 2 10 0 The case ia oaruest'y recommended by the P.M.'s and Members of ' 231 St. Andre w 2 10 0 1074 Caradoc 2 10 0 the Lod ges he belonged to as above, and by tho following brethren :— 238 Pilgrim 2 10 O IS 12 St. Leonard 2 10 0 248 True Lovo and Unity 2 2 0 18(i3 Unity 2 10 0 F. So ger Hunt, M.P.. P.M. 2030, 7 Cromwell Road , S.W. 257 Phoenix 2 10 0 1010 Sliadwoll Cloi'kc 2 10 0 J. Aird , M. P., Past Grand S-mvnnl , 14 Hyflo Park Ten-are, W. 281 Shakespem o 2 10 0 1017 Stanford ', 2 10 0 Geo. Everett , P.M. and P./,., V.-President, Clarcmont, Gaudon Ud., Claphum. 303 Bonovolont 2 10 0 2012 Ctiiswick 5 5 0 Ho. ry Broeklehursf- , W.M. 8«2, 223 Upnor Thames Street. 357 Apollo (Oxford) 5 0 0 2095 Catorham 2 10 0 ?Sampson Goddcn , P.M. 802, 43 Upper Gcorgj Street, W. 429 Royal Navy 2 10 0 2127 Drnry Lnm 2 10 0 ?Samuel Brooks , P M. and P.Z., Park Corner, Redhi I , Surrey. 539 St. Matthew 2 10 0 2228 Dene 2 10 0 ?James C. Hayes, P.M. G10, It I'Viday Streot, E.C. 541 Sutherland 2 10 0 2256 Warner 2 10 0 ?T. W. C. Jones. P.G.S., 259, P.M. 708, &c, « WestbouTue Street , Hyde Park. CHAPTERS. H. J. Newton, P.M. 2030, 19 Victoria Street, Westminster. *W. J. Fcrgu^n , P.M. 177, Trcas. 2308, Woronzow Road , St. John's Wood. 142 St. Themis 2 10 0 | 2108 Empire 2 10 o N. Salmon , W.M. 177 High Street, Wood Grean. ?William Drew, W .M . 733 , 125 Chancery Lane. PRIVATE DONORS. *J lm Holmes, W.M. 10J8, 122 Albany Street, Regent's I'ark. Stanley J. Attonborough 10 10 0 Jabo/. Hogg, F.L.S., M.R.C.S. 2 10 0 E. A. Smith, S.W. 230^ , London Stone, Cannon Street. Brakstono Baker 110 Richard Jormau 2 10 0 Edwnrd Cox, P.M. 1503, 73 Wigmoro Streot , O weuilish Square. Col. Yoatman Biggs 110 W. Levy, No. 1 110 ?Hasivoll J. Turner, P.M. KWS, Crown Pottery, Praod Street, W. Gordon Brown , No. 1 110 Supreme Council 33° 5 0 0 ?James Irvine, P.M. 862, Krinsworth House, Stamc% R oad , Twickenham. Richard Evo 5 5 0 Richard S. Warrington 2 10 0 *W. II. J. fiudde rfovth , P.M. 1 BBS, 30 Unroitor Street, Chancery Lane. Col. Gndsen , No. 1 110 T. B. Whito 2 2 0 ?Colonel K. A.r Thornton , P.M. 708, 2323. 41 Finsbury Circus. Edward Hobbs 110 S. R. Lamble, P.M. 27. SUv Icy Villa , Highg.tte Road. ?James Stephens , W.M. 2150, P.M. 1425, 1 Green S troot, Paddington Green. ?H. N. 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JUST PUBLISHED. POST FBEE Bid. OF H. O. THE PHiUGE OF W ALES of the THE Correspondence bearing on the a^o Sun, Square, and As the M.W.G.M. of England, Compasses Lodge, No. 119, Whitehaven. Whitehaven : CALLENDEE & DIXON. AT THE ROYAL ALBERT HALL 28th APRIL 1875.

COPIES of this BEAUTIFUL ENGRAVING by Brother HARTY Crown 8vo, Is Paper Covers ; Is 6d Cloth Lettered. P.M., consisting of Artist's Proofs, Proofs before Letters, and Lettered India Prints, GOSSIP ABOUT FREEMASONRY ; its History and Traditions. Proofs, and Plain Prints may bo had at Cost Trice by applying to A Paper read by Bro. S. V.vu.K.vrtNT.,P.M. and A.' No. 'J , to tho P.rcthron of the Albion Lodgo of Instruction , 2nd November 1S8!>. Bro. W. R. NORRIS, Free by post from W.W, MoacAjf , liclviilcrc Works, Hermes Hill, PeutouyiUc. 29 Southampton Buildings, W.C, London. ^nd Hlasonttliistitutiait fariSir!^ nzjl ^ ST. JOHN'S HILL, BA.TTSR3EA. HISS, S.W. i y sT i i r r t . ;> l -.vs. Cciof Patroness : ( HDH MAJESTY THE QUEEN. *haS SviivvvvvtfH r$P pVAW ^AWWA ^ Grand Patron and Presidont : U.H.1I. THE PRINCE OF W ALES, K.G., &c, M.W.G.M . Grand Patroness : H ER R OYAL H IGHNESS TIIE PRINCESS OK W ALES. SATURDAY, 5TH APRIL 1890.

accordance with a Resolution of tbe General Committee a [N SPECIAL GENERAL COURT of tho Governors anil S bscribors of this Institution will bo hold at Freemasons' Hall , Great Queen Street , Lincoln'a- inn-Ficlds, London, on Friday, 11th April 1890, at Four o'clock precisely, to consider the following Notico of >1 .lion by Bro. Frank Richardson, P.G.D. , ROYAL ARCH. upon rocomruendation of tho Houso Committee, viz. :— PiUr m, —:o:— " That tho Agreement with tho London Brighton and South Coast Railway Company, dated the 25th day of March 1890, bo and tho samo is hereby coo firmed. CONSECRATION OF THE ANGLO-AMERICAN And that the Trustees of tho Institution bo and are hereby authorised CHAPTER, No. 2191. and ompowercd to do nil necessary acts and join in all necessary remarkable success whioh has documents for tho purpose of carrying such agreement in'o offect. " npHE attended the Anglo-American -*- Lodge daring its short career of nearly three yeara prompted F. R. W. HEDGES, Secretary. Omen ,—5 Freemasons' Hal l , a desire on the part of many of the members to have a Royal Arch Groat Quoon Streot, London , W.O. Chapter attached, in which the duties of Arch Masonry could be ¦1th April 1800. *• carried out, and where American and English Masons who have attained this degree could fraternise as in the parent Lodge. A petition was presented to H.R.H. the Prinoe of Wales, First Principal, and in due time a charter was granted, whioh was carried into effect liTO'l .CASTLl B0V8& on the 31st ult., at the Holborn Restaurant, in the presence of many distinguished American and English Masons. The conseoratiou EAST MOLESEY, ceremony was performed by Comp. Prank Richardson Past Grand HAMPTON COURT STATION Deacon, in the regrettable absence of Comp. Colonel Shadwell H. Clerke G.S.E., through ill-health. The Consecrating Prinoipal tho RAILWAY and faoing the RIVER and PALACE) (Adjoining , . was assisted by Comps. Rev. H. Pope, Rev. R. J. Simpson , Frank BRO. JOHN MAYO hns ample accommodation iu tho new wing Matthews, and G. Cooper. Amongst the numerous Masons present of this old-ostubUsshcd and uotod Riverside Hotol for rianquets tor any wore Comps. J. C. New, CoiiBul-Goneral, U.S.A., Maj. Frigout Deputy numbor up to 100. Kvory convenience for Ladies' Gatherings. Spuuiuiis land. Consul-General Richard Eve irig to river, whonco Steam Launches can start. Specimens of Menus, w.th , , Dr. J. G. Wedgwood, Major George prices, sont on application. Throo Lodges moot at tho Castlo Hotol , and refer Lambert, F.S.A., Dr. I. Zacherio (California), and Braokstone Baker. sneo may bo made to tho rospectivo Mastors as to tho catering, &c. The impressive ceremony was beautifully rendered, an eloquent oration being delivered by Comp. Rov. R. J. Simpson , in the course of which he alluded to the fraternal feeling existing between the two countries, and whioh he trusted wonld long continue. Tho anthema GREYHOUND HOTEL, HAMPTON COURT and musical portions of the service were sung by Comps. Sohartau, (MIDDLESEX) . F. Bevan, and A. Kenningham. On the completion of the ceremony Comps. Adol This Hotol, now entirely Redecorated and Furnished, contains the best and phus Clark, J. J. Woolley, and Captain C. Lambert were most comfortablo Suitos of Apartments. duly installed as the three Principals for the ensuing year, and tho other Officers were duly eleoted and invested. The Conseorating SUPERIOR LODGE ACCOMMODATION , Officers, Consnl-General J. C. New and Colonel Shadwell H. Clerke, Large Banqueting wero etectod honorary members, General New being warmly wel. Three Rooms. corned as the successor to Consul-General Waller The Cuisine is of tho highest class, and tho cellars havo boon well stocked with , who was a highly tho best known Brands of Wines, &o. esteemed member and took an active part in the Lodge. Numerous distinguished Masoua were proposed as members, and the Chapter BllO. J. B. MELLA will superintend personally the whole of tho was closed iu ancient and solemn form. After details of Management, inordcr to givo full satisfaction , aud is prepared the banquet the usual from now to undertako any arra ngements for Banquots or Beanfeasts, Loyal aud Masonio toasts were honoured. The health of the Presi- Luncheons, &c, at the most reasonable charges. dent of the U.S. was given by Comp. Brackstone Baker, who The Four-in-Hand Hotol Coach will leave daijv- from the Royal Uotol , Black- represents 22 out of 48 States in America at the friars Bridge, and thc Criterio n Restaurant, for Hampton Court. Grand Lodge of England. lie said this was a toast commanding reverence and respect, being that of the first magistrate of the first country in the Western World. If he was not an Englishman he should wish to bo au American. He had had so many opportunities of exhausting adjectives and suporlatives in connection with this toast EVERITT & SON, that ho would sum it up in one word, and say that blood was thicker than water, and that the same fooling existed in the two TAILORS AND BREECHES MAKERS , countries although tho water separated them. Consnl-General 2G PENTON STREET, ISLINGTON , N. J. C. New, in response, said that personally the President of the United States was his boy hood friend, his young man's companion, "RLAOK Vienna Morning Coat and Vest, and his friend in maturer years, and was the equal in every respect From 45s. of any man who had been President of the United States. He was t of a man of honour, education, of liberal minded views, who represented SPLEN DID range tho nowest Tronseriugp, J^ his country as well as any other man. The President was a Christian, From 13s 6d. a scholar, and a soldier. He did good service at the time when soldiers were needed. If America claimed to be the equal of the BLUE GREY SUITINGS AND OVERCOATINGS IN ALL British Isles, it also claimed to be their friend, and tho President was THE NEW MATERIALS AT REASON ABLE PRICES, endowed with more power than the Queen. If England ever got into difficulty, America would rally to the support of the old NOTE THE ADDRESS — 2(3 PENTON STREET, N. mother country, for the English-speaking people dominated the world. There was not in the United States a well-thinking man who did not believe in the integrity of Great Britain, and who was not in favour of maintaining the ascendancy of Great Britain in Free by Post, Price One Shilling. those parts she claimed. The Consecrating Officers was next given, and duly responded to by Comp. Frank Richardson, who, after ex- THE pressing the pleasure it had afforded them to perform the ceremony, proposed the health of the First Principal, installed that evening to preside daring the ensuing year. Comp. Adolphus Clark replied, REVI SED BOOK OF and other toasts having been given, the proceedings terminated with CON STITU TIONS; tho frill conviction by all present that the events of the evening CRITICALLY CONSIDEEED marked a now epoch in the Masonio relations between England and , America.—New York Herald. AND COMPARED WITH THE OLD EDITION. The brethren of Bosca wen Mark Lod A SERIES OP ARTICLES ge, No. 101, , Chacewater, have unanimously elected Bros. Grose S.W. JR BPK IJTTBD FROM THE FREEMASON 'S CHRONI CLE . as W.M. for the coming year, W. A. Bennett P.M. P.G.J.W. Treasurer, and Lear Tyler. Bros. Mills W.M., LONDON: T. Mitchell, and W. A. Bennett were appointed a Com- mittee to arrange the installation festiyal, which will take VV. \V. MORGAN , BELYIDKUG WORKS , PENTONVILLE , place in June. STIRLING LODGE, No. 1989. NOTICES OF MEETINGS. THE ordinary monthly meeting of this Lodge was held on the 26th ult. There was a good muster of the members and a large contingent of visitors present to do honour to the occasion. The INDUSTRY LODGE, No. 48. following brethren signed the attendance book :—Bros. J. M'Harry W.M., R. Walker I.P.M., J. Dickinson S.W., W. Heathcote J.W., ON Monday, tho 24th nit., the annual meeting was held in the H. Ward Treasurer, C. Gowan Seoretary, R. Rothery J.D., L. Lodge-room, Masonic Hall, Jaokson-street, Gateshead, when Rnmney I.G., W. Kewley Steward, T. Temple Tyler, R. Baxter P.M., Bro. W. P. Raeburn was duly installed in the chair of K.S. by Bro. W. J. Bewley P.M., D. Anderson , J. Telford , G. Aplin, J. D. Niohol, Brown I.P.M. The annual banquet was afterwards held in tho hall Isaao Frears, George Greggans, Joseph Elliott, WilliamThornthwaite, adjoining the Lodge-room. A. J. Rea, J. S. Moffat W.M. 872, W. D. P. Field P.G.D.C., T. Brakenridge P.M. P.P.G. Standard Bearer, W. H. Ainswortb, COMBBRMERE LODGE, No. G05. W. H. Brockbank, D. Atkinson , A. W. Johnstone all of 872, R. Jukes 1267, John Wilkinson S.W. 1660, H. Hartley W.M. 1660 THE annual installation took place on the 20th nit., at the Queen's h Diokinson S.W. was Hotel, Birkenhead, Bro. P. Duff W.M. occupied the chair. P.G.S., and James Garnett. Bro Josep There was a numerous attendance of members and visitors, amongst unanimously eleoted W.M. of tho Lodge. Bro. H. Ward was also the latter being Brothers W. Hopkinson I.P.M. 477 unanimously eleoted Treasurer, and Bro. Temple Tyler. After the , W. A. Kemp a most enjoyable hour was Seoretary 477, J. M. Hogarth W.M. 1473, J. S. Jolly 1505, R. Jones business part of the meeting was over, P.M. late 1276, James Greenlees J.W. 1505, C. H. Smith 1576. A. spent in the banquoting-room. Williams 249, Thos. 0. Thorburn P.M. D.P.P.G.S.W., James T. Thompson P.M. 477, Amoa A. Gass P.M. 477, John Lee P.P.G.S.W. CROOK LODGE, No. 2019. 1289, R. Parry W.M. 1276, J. Clarke W.M. 1576, and E. K. Stevenson the 26th ult., a meeting was held in the Masonio Hall, Crook, P.M. P.P.G.J.W. The Lodge having been duly opened, the minutes ON for tho purpose of installing Bro. Robert W. Wraith S.W. into of the last regular meeting were read and confirmed. Bro. Charles the Worshipful Master's ohair. The Lodge was opened by Bro. E. Roberts, Worshipful Master eleot, was presented for installation by Milbnrn W.M., who condnoted the ordinary business of the Lodge. Bros. M. M'Nerney and J. Sillitoe. The installation ceremony was Bro. Thomas Hardy P.M. P.P.G.P. then performed the installation performed by Bros. G. Grant and J. Gamlin. The newly-installed ceremony, after whioh Bro. Wraith appointed and invested his Master invested his Officers for the year, as follows:—Bros. Duff Officers , as follow -.—Bros. E. Milburn I.P.M., J. Joel S.W., George I.P.M., A. Moore S.W., J. Watt J.W., J. R. Simm Treasurer, 0. Jones Emmerson J.W., R. Proud Treasurer, A. Y. Talbot Secretary, R. J. Seoretary, J. Frazer S.D., J. P. Leech J.D., J. Woodcock I.G., J. H. Robertson S.D., John Potts J.D., Myles Taylor D.C, Jno. Hughes Jaokson Organist, J. Hamilton S.S., T. Lawson S.S., W. H. Reinhardt Organist, W. T. Wanless I.G., W. Turner Senior Steward , T. Linton J.S., and R. W. Thompson A.S. The brethren, to the number of Junior Steward, John Dowson Tyler. The brethren and a large about eighty, dined, under the presidency of Bro. Charles Roberts, number of visitors subsequently retired to the upper room, where a after which au excellent musical programme was rendered, by banquet was provided in celebration of the Festival of St. John the Bros. Kirkham, N. P. Burt, C. Smith, E. Edwards, J. Greenlees, and Evangelist. A handsome Past Mister's jewel was presented to J. Higgenbottom. Bro. Sillitoe presented Bro. P. Duff I.P.M., on Bro. Edward Milbnrn, the retiring W.M. behalf of the Lodge, with a handsome P.M.'s jewel, for his services in the chair during the year. WESTERN DISTRICT UNITED SERVICE LODGE, METHAM LODGE, No. 1205. No. 2258. y meeting held on rpHE memberB held their annual banquet on the 18th ult., at THE members of this Lodge, at their monthl J- Bro. Routley' Wednesday, the 19th ult., presented Bro. Major M. Traoy, R.A., s Farley Hotel, Plymouth. Seventy brethren Past Pro- were present. Bro. A. VV. King the W.M. presided, supported by his I.P.M. of the abcrve Lodge with a vory handsome jewel as vinoial Grand Senior Warden of Devonshire. Major Traoy's career Officers .—Bros. D. Cross P.P.G. Treasurer, T. Gibbons P.P.G.O., T. initiated in the E. Peek R. Dickson P. J. Dunn W. Kenned in Freemasonry is highly distinguished. He was , , , y, H. E. Sitters, A. h Lodge, No. 244, Tront, Bros. G. Perring S.W., G. Perkins J.W., E. Hughes S.D., Island of Jersey in August 1861, in the Yarboroug J. T. Facey J.D., W. Williams D.C J. E. Skellern A.D.C., and was " thrice " W.M. of that Lodge, and the brethren , to mark , J. Soper , presented him with a valuable I.G., A. E. Maddock, J. Maunder, J. Wills, W. Webster Stewards, their high estimation of his services J. Gidley Ty P.M.'s jewel. He also served the office of Prov. Grand Secretary of ler. Among the visitors were Bros. Maj or M. Tracy, Yarmouth he received the B.A., P.P.G.S.W., S. Jew P.P.G.T., J. B. Gover P.P.G. Socrotary, Jersey, and on his promotion to Great thanks of the Provincial Grand Master (Col. E. C. Malet De E. Aitken-Davies P.P.G.S. Works, J. M. Hifley P.P.G.A.D.C., R. Pike annexed P.P.G.O., E. J. Knight P.P.G. Purs., W. Allsford 202, R. Blight 223, Carteret) for his zeal and attention to the important duties served as Worshipful Master in the J. Duckett 893, and T. Parker W.M. 156. A Past Master's jewel to that appointment. Also was presented by tho Lod following Lodges, viz. :—No. 100, Friendship, Yarmouth ; No. 36, ge to the I.P.M. Bro. A. Trout. The usual No. 2253 United Serviop, Plymouth j toasts, interspersed with music, followed the banquet. Among the St. David's, Edinburgh (twice) ; , brethren who thus assisted were Bros. Kenned was also a member of the St. John's Lodge, No. 1247, for eight years. y, Dunn, Douglas, E, Guernsey. Tbe Right Hughes, T. E. Peek, W. H. Chanter, J. Soper, and H. E. Sitters. He is P.Z. of tho H.lt.A. Chapter , No. 84, Worshipful Provincial Grand Master of Devonshire (Lord Ebrington), to testif y his appreciation of Major Tracy's Masonic services, con. CORINTHIAN LODGE, No. 1208. ferred upon him the collar of Grand Senior Warden. Major Traoy ia Sovereign of Knights of the Red Cross of Rome and Con- AT the first monthl y meeting (since the installation of Bro. W. W. also Past Burkett as W.M.) of this Lodge, held on Monday, the 17th ult., stantine, as well as a Commander of K.H.S. and Knight of the Holy there was an unnsually large muster of the brethren. The three Order of St. John tbe Evangelist; ho has worked with untiring zeal degrees were worked in an excellent manner by the newly-elected for tho Craft generally, whereby his valuable services have been fre - Master. Amongst those present wero the Rev. Vickers Chaplain ; quontly acknowledged by tho brethren (in England and Scotland), in Bros. W. O. Kennett, Dr. Best, J. W. Bussey, Dr. Fenn, Dr. Walter, the presentation of handsome testimonials of plate, jewels, and Lewis Adams, W. A. Smeefcb , Marsh , Marsh, G. R. Igglesden , Wright, certificates on vellum. The handsome jewel voted unanimously by and others. Two local gentlemen were balloted for and initiated ; the members of tho United Service Lodge to this worthy brother was there was also a passing and raising, and the election of a joining presented, in tho unavoidable absence of the W.M. Brother Colonel member. (2nd Commandant) J. Philli ps, C.B., R.M.L.I., by Bro. D. Cross P.M. P.P.G.T., in most eulogistic terms of fraternal good wishes towarda PEMBROKE LODGE, No. 1299. the recipient. Bro. Major Tracy acknowledged the gift with heart- felt expressions of gratitudo, and his earnest desire to do all in his BROTHER A. Harrison was, on Thursday, the 20th ult., at West power for the interests of Freemesonry. The jewel bears the follow- Derby, installed as Worshipful Master for the ensuing year. ing inscription :— Lodgo was opened by Bro. J. F. Booth W.M. The assisted by his " Presented by the members of the Western District United Officers. Bro. Harrison was presented to the Installing Master by Service Lodge to W. Bro. Major M. Tracy, R.A., P.M. P.P.G.S.W. and Bros. W. S. Vines and J. J. Ramsey. The ceremony of installation h ostoem impressively and well performed b Bros. S. H. first W.M., 1889, as a mark of their fraternal regard and hig was y Jones and J. J. for his great zeal in Freemasonry." Ramsey. The following brethren were afterwards invested as Officers :—J. F. Booth I.P.M , T. S. Ramsey S.W., W. Pearson J.W., W. S. Vines Treasurer (for the 10th time), J. Leach Secretary, G. R. Jones S.D., J. Jones J.D., D. Higgins I.G., D. Davis Org., W. Coulthard , Dr. S. M. Higgin, aud W. Baker Stewards. A handsome At the regular meeting of the Jordan Mark Lodge, No. P.M.'s jewel and apron were presented to Bro. J. F. Booth, together 319 , at the Masonic Hall, Torquay, on Wednesday, the with an artistic tea and coffee service for Mrs. Booth. A vory 19th ultimo, Bro. Thomas Prust W.M. in the chair, pleasant musical evening was spent, Bros. Barry Stuart, S. H. Jones Bro. William Taylor was unanimously elected W.M. for and W. Baker contributing greatly to the enjoymen t of the brethren. the ensuing year, Bro. Thomas Taylor Treasurer, and ROYAL ARTHUR LODGE, No. 1360. Bro. J. E. Newton Tyler. THE ceremony of installation took place at the Prince of Wales' Hotel, Wimbledon, on Wednesday evening, the 19th ult. W.M. for the ensuing HottowAT's OiKTMENi Ann PiLLS.—Bhonmatiem and Gout.—These purifying Bro. Hoey was installed year, and Bro. Marsh nnd soothing remedies demand the earnest attention of all persons liable to P.M. was presented with a handsome jewel in recognition of bis gout, sciatica, or other painful all'ections of the muse'es, nervts , or joints. services daring the vear. The full Lodge, to the number of between Tho Ointment should V>o 'applied after tho affected parts have been patiently 50 and 60, sat down to a vory sumptuous banquet , provided b fomented with warm water, when tho unguent, should be diligently rubbed y upon tho adjacent skin unless the friction should cause pain. Holloway 's Pills Bro. Gould. The new Officers for the year aro Bros. J. W. Wada S.W., should bo simultaneously taken , to reduce inflammation and to purify the T. R. Porter J.W., Driver S.D., Baker J.D., aud Tomlin I.G., the blood. This treatment , abates tho violence, and lossc s tho frequency of gout, being BIOB. Hawes and Cawse. Some good songs rheumatism, and all spasmodic diseases, which spring from hereditary pre- Stewards were well disposition , or from any accidental weakness of constitution. This Ointment rendered, and a most enjoyable evening was spent, chedss, thQ lgga.1 mischJet', The Pills restore, t ho vital powers; James P. Gething, William J. Donaldson, Henry Zipp, MARK MASONRY. and Philo W. Dorris, who constituted the board of direc- _»rv_—. tors for that year. The certificate of incorporation states FORTITUDE LODGE, No. 66. that the particular business and object of the Masonic Board of Relief of the City of Buffalo is " to provide for rPII K auuual meeting was held on the 24th ult., to instal Bro. W. F. X Wefctcott S.W. as the W. Master for tho year ensuing. Tho and relieve needy and distressed sojourning Free and installing Officer was Bro. U. Langmead P.M. 16 P.P.G.P., assisted Accepted Masous, their widows and orphans." by the following Board of Installed Masters :—Bros. S. Jow, J. B. The lot which was bought ia fiucly situated at the corner Gover, W. Allsford, H. Holman, J. R. Lord, Jamea Gidley, Archeleus of Delaware and Hertel Avenues, and thereon has been Trout , James Holland. The Officers wero invested, as follow :— erected the monument. It is oE granite, 25 feet 8 inches Bros. J. Hicks S.W., P. B. Clemens J.W., T. Gray I.P.M., H. P. Hearle high, and cost 1000 dollars. M.O., Vincent Bird S.O., W. S. flearder J.O., the Rev. W. Whittley The front face of the die is Chaplain, S. Jow Treasurer, J. B. Gover Seoretary, Isaac Latimer polished, with a raised Masonic emblem, and the inscrip- Registrar of Marks, G. Whittley S.D., S. G. Baker J.D., J. H. Koats tion :—" Erected by the Masonic Board of Relief. D.C, J. G. Kevern Organist, E. Coppin S.B., G. Whittley I.G., A.L. 5889. A.D. 1889 ." The contract was entrusted to J. Gidley Tyler. The brethren adjourned to the refectory room at Wor. Bro. Peter Frank, of this city, and the finished work the Club, where an excellent banquet was prepared by Bro. Harvey, is regarded as hi hl and a pleasant evening was spent. g y satisfactory. The first burial in the society lot was that of Bro. Karl CHELMER LODGE, No. 342. Petzke, member of a Lodge in Berlin, Austria, who died suddenly in the New York Cent ral rp IIB regular meeting of this Lodge was held at tho White Hart Depot in this city on X Hotel, Chelmsford , on the 25th ult., Bro. T. Rymer Jarvis W.M. 20th January 1885. Modestia Lodge gave the stranger a presiding. Tho ballot was taken for Bro. Wm. Flanders Howard burial with Masonic honours. Flanders, which proving unanimous tho candidate was regularly On the 13th day of May 1885, it was conceived by advanced by the W.M. The working tools were presented aud the Secretary Charles R. Fitzgerald that the formation of a impressively given by Bro. J. P. Lewin P.M. P.P.G.J. W. oharges National Masonic Board of Relief for the United States and Canadas would be most conducive to the best,interests of the Craft. Consequently, by the aid and assistance of Bro. D. F. Pennington, President of the Masonic Lodge of FOR FELLOWSHIP SAKE. Relief , of Baltimore, Md., a circular letter was issued and sent out to Boards of Relief, Grand Lodges, &c, through- FTIHERE was recently completed, at the Delaware Avenue out the United States and Canada X , for a conference upon Cemetery, a plain but stately granite monument. the subject , to be held at Baltimore, Md., ou the 31st of This memorial, erected by the Masonic Board of Reliof of August 1885. On 1st September 1885, the " National Buffalo, stands for a noteworthy fraternal and philanthropic Masonic Board of Relief " was organised, and the Buffalo work, which is of such wide interest as to warrant a few board made its first payment of dues to that body on words of history and description. We cannot do better 17th October 1885 , for one year to 1st September 1886. than quote from a historical report prepared by Secretary On 17th April 1887, the general good effects of the (now ex-Secretary) Charles R. Fitzgerald, and deposited organization and operation of the National Masonic with other papers in a copper box in the base of the monu- Board of Relief were manifested by the reduction of tho ment :— per capita assessment upon each Lodge membership of During the early history of Masonry in Buffalo no particular plan the Buffalo Board from 25 cents to 12| cents. had been devised for the distribution of charity to the needy and At the end of ten years of service as Secretary of tho helpless sojourning brethren, or their widows and orphans. Relief Association It was the custom of the Lodge, to whom application was made by , Mr. Fitzgerald has resigned. His term an afflicted sojourning brother, to bear the burden of his necessities. of office has seen much substantial work done. As General This was considered unjust, proportionately, and fnrnished no safe- Secretary Pennington has lately stated, in a circular letter, gnard against impostors. Feeling the necessity of a rigid plan for it -was largely through Mr. Fitzgerald's individual efforts the detection of tho unworthy, aa well aa for a uniform and that this final resting place and monument have been pro- judicions system of aiding the needy sojourner, a call waa issued to vided for indi tho Officers of tho different Lodges to meet for the purpose of gent Masons who die in Buffalo ; he has been organising a body to provide for tho control and distribution of a instrumental in reducing the assessments upon the Lodges, fund proposed to be raised for purposes of relief; and , accordingly, and has been successful in bringing about such action be- early in June 1858, the " Masonic Board of Relief of tho City of tween Masonic organizations in the various cities that tho Bnffulo " was duly established and organised by the election of Masonic tramp, impostor, and adventurer Officera and the adoption of suitable byc-lawa providing for its , may be watched government. and guarded against. It is for such work as this that tho A fund was established by each of the Lodges agreeing to donate General Masonio Relief Association and other bodies havo to tho Brard of Relief a certain sum annually, based upon a pro rata testified in hearty appreciation of his services, and in re- assessment ou the number of members each Lodge returned to the gret at his retirement.—Buffalo Sunday Express. Grand Lodgo ; and by that body making a liberal annual donation , thereby regarding Buffalo as next in importance to tbe City of New York in caring for the wayfaring brother in distress. The plan thus established proved of great benefit to the Craft , both to tbe contributing Lodges and to the worthy sojourner seeking At a represen tative meeting of the brethren of tbe assistance, and continued in operation until the 14th of May 1870, Threo Towns, held on the 20th ult., Bro. J. R. Lord pre- when , through some diversity of opinion , it was deemed advisable to siding, it was decided to hold an Easter ball in the Masonic re-orgauiae the system then in use ou a more economical basis, in Temple, Plymouth, on 16th A order to furnish greater safeguards against imposition , aud make pril. The necessary arrange- better provision for the interment of deceased sojourners, and their ments were resolved upon, Bro. Lord being elected widows and orphans. Chairman of the Committee, Bro. G. R. Barrett Vice- The new system, possessing additional features for the maintenance Chairman, Bro. John Leonard D.C, and Bros. Court, of its fund , being deprived of the liberal donation by the Grand Lodge James, and Gibbens M.C.'s. was regarded by many of the original members as insufficient to meet the demands made upon it for aid ; but, by a careful and judicions distribution of charity to those considered worthy, and the detection On the 27th ult., the Masons of of impostors, it has been demonstrated , that with tbe present re- Margate entertained sources of the Board , and the absence of epidemic, we are in posses- 250 of the aged poor of the town at the Foresters' Hall. A sion of as complete a system for tho object in view aa tho existing bountiful dinner and tea was provided , and between the circumstances require. meals a capital programmo of vocal and instrumental The Board cousists of tho following Lodges :—Hiram , No. 105 ; music was gone through. Short addresses were also given Concordia , No. 143 ; Erie, No. 161; Washington , No. 210 ; Parish, by the Mayor (Bro. W. No. 292 Leacb Lewis), who presided , ; Modestia, No. 340 ; Queen City, No. 358 ; Do Molay, Bro. Rev. W. No. 498; Harmonie, No. 699 ; and Occidental , No. 766, who regularly Tay lor Jones, and the Worshipful Master respond to the assessments made in duo form, and who famish each Bro. B. L. Moor. three delegates as the working membership of tho Board. On 15th April 1882, the board took steps towards tho We learn that a ball in aid of the Dublin Masonic Orphan purchase of a desirable lot in the Delaware Avenno Schools will be given in the new Leinster Hall, Dublin Cemetery. On 3rd May 1884, the board entered into , under the auspices of Lodge No. 25, on FridavJ , the negotiations ,for the purchase of the lot, and authorised 25fh April. the officers to incorporate tho board in order that it might hold real estate, under the State laws as an incorporate FMPORTANT NOTICE.— Confidential Advice free per post to all body. The incorporators were Charles F. Bishop (now i in weak anil failing boalth, with loss of strength and vitality. Fifty years experience in Nervous Ailments. Address, The Socretary, 3 Fitzallan Square Mayor of Buffalo), Johu H. Doyle, Charles R. Fitzgerald, Sheffield , Form of Correspondence Free. Write to-day, ' 726 Staffordshire Knot, North Western Hot, Staff. I 333 Royal Preston, Castlo Hotel , Preston 77!) Ferrers and Ivanhoo, M.H., Ashby-de-la-Zonch I 3.19 Unanimity, Crown Hotel, Penrith, Sunderland DIAEY FOR THE WEEK. 82!) Sydney, Black Horse Hotol , Sidcup 132 Abbey, Newdegate Arms Hotel , Nuneaton s!>2 Koyal Edward , Royal Oak Hotel , Leominster 109 Hundred of Elloe , Masonic Rooms, Spalding We shall be obliged if the Secretaries !H>3 Gosport . India Arras Hotel , High St., Gosport 177 Mersey, 55 Argyle Street, Birkenhead of the various Lodges throughout the 102 1 st. Peters, Masonic Hall , Maldon 510 Etruscan , Masonic Hall, Seaford Kingdom will favour us with a list of 1120 St. Mdlmrg-.i, Tontine Hotol , Ironbridgo 732 Royal Brunswick, Royal Pavilion, Brighton 125o Gilbert , .Masonic Rooms, Sankcy, their Days of Meetings, &c, a3 we havo Warrington 739 Temperance, Jlasonic Rooms, Birmingham 12H0 Walden , Rose and Crown Hot, Saffron Walden 7s I Wellington, Masonic Rooms, Deal decided to insert only those that are lil t Knole, Masonic Hall , Scvuuoaks . 7S0 Croxteth United Service, M.H., Livorpool verified by the Officers of the several 1465 Ockenden , Talbot Hotel , Sutton, Sussex 915 Abbey, Council Chamber, Abingdon Lodges. 150!) Jladoc, Queen 's Hotel Portmadoc !)"1 Trafalgar, Commercial Street, Bat ley lot'J Hosslyn, Snrao-. n's Head Ho'el , Dunmow 991 Tyne, Jlasonic Hall , Wollington Quay —:o:— 1515 Baildon , Jlasonic Rooms, Northgate, Baildon 1035 Prince of Wales, Jlasonic Hall , Kirkdalo 1713 Wilbraham , Walton Institnto, Walton lo.i") Derby, Bedford Street, Cheethain , Manchester Saturday, 5th April. 1799 Arnold , Dovlmg's Hotel , Walton on the Naze 109S St. George, Temponvnca Hotel , Tredegar 1323 Royal Clarence, Masonic Hall, Clare, Suffolk 11 tt Milton , Commercial Hotel, Ashton-under-Lyno 1572 Carnarvon, Albion Tavern, Aldersgato-strcet 209!) 1559 Now Cross, New Cro-s Hall , New Cross Kthelbert, Masonic Rooms, Heme Hay 1115 Equality, Red Lion, Accrington 1919 Brixton, Brixto n Hall, Aero Lane, Brixton R.A. 70 St. John's, Huysho Mas. Tom., Plymouth 1147 St. David , Freemasons' Hall , Manchestor R.A. 163 Integrity, Freemasons' Hall, Manchester 1132 Dnko of Edinburgh , Masonio Hall, Liverpool 11!) Peace, Private Rooms, Meltham R.A. 2(15 Jitdea, Masonic Club, Keighley 1201 Royd , Imperial Hotel , Malvern •110 Grove, Sun Hotel , Kingston R.A. 208 Union , Queen's Arms, Ashton-under-LynO 1273 St. Michael , Masonic Hall, Sittingbourno 1223 Amherst, Amherst Arms Hotel , Riverhead R.A . 239 Fidelity, Mas. Hall , Carlton Hill , Leeds 1309 Bala, Plasgoeh Hotel, Bala 1158 Truth, Wheatsheaf Hotel, Manchester R.A. 330 St. Tetrock, Masonic Hall, Bodmin 1416 Falcon, Jlasonic Hall , Castlo Yard, Thirsk 1100 Hova Ecclesia, Old Ship Hotel, Brighton R.A. 152 Frederick of Unity, 105 High St., Croydon 1129 Albert Edward Prince of Wales, Freemasons' 1929 Mozart, Greyhound Hotel, Croydon R.A. 537 Zion, 9 Hamilton Street , Birkenhead Hall, Newport, Mon. R.A. 558 Temple, Masonic Hall , Folkestono 1157 Bagshawo, Fnblic Hall, Loughton Monday, 7th April. M.M. 15 St. George's, Masonic Hall , Rxeter 1514 Thornhill, Dcaru House, Lindley M.M. 152 Dover & Cinque Ports, Royal Oak, Dover 153S Corbet, Corbet Arms, Towy n 12 Fortitude & Old Cumberland,129LeadonhaU St. 1097 Hospitality, Royal Hotel, Waterfoot 25 Robert Burns, Freemasons Hall, AV.C. Swan, Coleshill W.C. Wednesday, 9th April. 1782 Machen, 09 Unity, Inns of Court Hotel, 1817 St. Andrew's, Cambridge Hot, Shoobnryncss S3 United Lodge of Prudence, Albion, E.G. Committee R.M.B.I., Freemasons' Hall, -1 1915 Graystone, Foresters' Hall , AVhitstable 141 St. Luke, Anderton's Hotel , E.C. 3 Fidelity, Freemasons' Hall, W.C. , Swan Hotel, Colno 188 Joppa, Freemasons' Tavern , AV.C. R.A. 116 Cana 11 Enoch, Freemasons' Hal l, W.C. R.A. 275 Perseverance, Masonic Hall , Hnddcrsfleld 256 Unions, Freemasons' Hall, W.C. 13 Waterloo, Union Masonic Hall, Woolwich Intent, Whito Horso, Hobden Bridge , R.A. 307 Good 1319 Asaph, Froemasons' Hall AV.C. 15 Kent, Freemasons' Hall, W.C. R.A. 807 Cabbell , 23 St. Giles Street, Norwich 1025 Tredegar, Royal Hotol, Mile End Road 87 Vitruvian. Whito Hart. Lambeth p, 2 St. Stephen's St., Devonport 1609 Royal Leopold , Surrey Masonic Hall, S.E. M.JI. 16 Friendshi 117 Justice, Whito Swan, High Street, Deptford M.M. 115 Constantino, George Hotel, Colchester 1853 Caxton , Freemasons' Hall, AV.C. 719 Belgrave, Andorton's Hotel, Fleet Street 2020 St. Botolph's, Albion, Aldersgato Street, E.C. 781 Merchant Navy, Silver Tavern , Bnrdett Road 2098 Harlesden, National School, Harlesden 1260 John Hervey, Freomasons' Hall, W.O. Friday, 11th April. R.A. 28 Old King's Arms, Freemason's Tav, W.C. 1300 Lodge of St. John, Threo Nuns Hotel, Aldgata 131 Caledonian, Ship and Turtlo, Leadenhall St. R.A. 1196 Urban, Freemasons' Hall, W.C. 1538 St. Martin's-l9-Uraud ,Great Eastern Hot, E.G. 157 Bedford , Freemasons' Hall, W.C. 37 Anchor and Hope, Freemasons' Hall, Bolton 1536 Upper Norwood , AVhito Hart, Upper Norwood 1201 Eclectic, Froomasons" Hall, W.C. 63 Royal Sussex, Masonic Hall, Bath 1091 Imperial, Cadogan Hotol, Sloano St., Chelsea R.A. 33 Britannic, Freemasons' Tavorn, W.C. 113 Unanimity, Bull Hotel, Preston 1718 Centurion , Imperial Hotel, Holborn Viaduct B.C. 3 Mount Calvary, 33 Golden Square, AV. 119 Sun, Sq., and Comp., F.M.H., AVhitehavon 1900 Montague Guest , Inns of Court Hotol, W.O. 2272 Rye, Peckham Pnblic Hall , Peckham 30 Glamorgan, Freemasons' Hall, Cardiff 133 Harmony, Ship Hotel, Faversham 155 Perseveranco, Masonic Hall, Liverpool 154 Unanimity, M.H., Zetland Street, WakeQeld R.A. 152 1 Duko of Connaught, Anderton's Hotel M.M. (T.I.) Old Kent, Ship and Turtle, E.C. 458 Airo and Caldor, Masonic Hall, Goolo 156 Harmony, Huyshe Masonic Temple, Plymouth 526 Honour, Star and Garter Hot.AVolverharapton 199 Peace and Harmony, Royal Oak Hotel, Dover 51 Hope, Spread Eaglo Inn, Rochdale 062 Dartmouth, Dartmouth Hotel , AV. Bromwich 230 York, Masonic Hall , York 110 Antiquity, Bull's Head, Bradshawgate, Bolton 815 Blair, Town Hall, Stretford Road, Hulme 251 Loyal, Masonic Hall, Castlo Street, Barnstaplo 191 St. John , Knowsloy Hotel, Bury, Lancashire 1001 Harrogato and Claro, Mas. Rooms.Harrogato 302 Hope, Now Masonic Hall, Bradford 201 Caledonian , Freemasons' Hall, Manchester 1087 Beaudoseit.Corn Exchango.Loighton Buzzard 307 Prince Frederiok.AVhito Horso, Hebdon Bridgo 210 Duko of Athol, Bowling'Grcen Hotol, Denton 110*2 Mirfield , Assembly Rooms, Mirflold 338 Vitruvian, Royal Hotel, Ross, Herefordshire 225 St. Luke's, Coach and Horses Hotel, I pswich 1121 Wear Valloy, M.H., Bishop Auckland 381 Harmony & Industry,Bank Bldgs.Over Darwen 271 Tranquillity, Boar's Head Inn , Newchurch 1289 Rock, Royal Rock Hotel , Rock Ferry 395 Guy, Crown Hotel, Leamington Priors 281 Fortitude, Masonic Rooms, Church St., Lanes. R.A. 119 Sun Sq. and Comp., M.H., AVhitohaven 431 St.. George, Masonic Hall, N. Shields 288 Harmony, Masonic Hall, Todnaordon R.A. 137 Amity, Masonic Hall, Poolo 441 Throe Grand Principles, Red Lion Hot, Camb. 290 Huddcrsfiold , Masonic Hall, Hnddorsfleld R.A. 400 Do Sussex , Masonic Hall, Newcastlo 482 St. James's. Masonic Rooms, Handsworth 303 Keysionc, Now Inn , Whitworth R.A. 601 Eyton St. John , AVrokon Hot, AVollington 529 Semper Fidelis, Crown Hotel, Worcester 4"3 East Surrey of Concord , Greyhound, Croydon R.A. 712 St. James's, Masonic Hall, Louth 597 St. Cybi, Town Hall, Holyhead •193 Sympathy, Old Falcon Hotol , Gravcsend 622 St. Cuthborga, Masonic Hall , Wimborno 507 Unity, Globo Hotel, Warwick 12th April. 691 Oakley, Masonic Hall, Sarum Hill, Basingstoke 015 St. John and St. Paul, Princo of Wales, Erith Saturday, 827 St. John, Masonic Temple, Dowsbury 625 Devonshire, Norfolk Hotel , Glossop 108 London , Ship and Turtlo, Leadenhall Stroot 850 St. Oswald, Town I [all , Ashbourno, Derbyshire GOO Benevolence, Private Rooms, Prince Town 173 Phcenix, Freemasons' Hall, AV.C. 1)28 Friendship, Masonic Hall, Petersfiold 750 Friendship, Freemasons' Hall , Cleckheaton 1116 Mount Edgcnmbe, Bridge House Hotel, S.E. 1009 SVmkspwuo, F.M.H., Cooper St., Manchester 852 Zetland, Albert Hotel , Salford 1017 Loyalty, Loudon Tavern , Fenchurch Stroot 1015 Stamford, Town Hall, Altrincham, Cheshire 851 Albert, Dnke of York Inn , Shaw, near Oldham 1012 AVest Middlesox , Tho Institute Ealing 1050 Gundulph , King's Head Hotel, Rochester 1018 Shakespeare, Freemasons' Hall, Bradford 1071 Mizpah , Albion Hotol, Aldersgato Street 1051 Rowley, Athonseum , Lancaster 1031 Fletcher, Masonic Hall , Birmingham 1713 Pcrsovoranco, Andorton's Hotel. Fleet Streot 1077 AVilton , Red Lion Inn, Blaek l oy, Lancashire 1000 Mtirmion . Masonic Rooms, TamwovtU 1S39 Duko of Cornwall , Freemasons' Hall, AV.C. 1108 Royal AVharfedelo, Privato Rooms, t.tloy loo t Borough, Bull Hotel , Burnley l.')28 Gallery, Brixton Hall, Aero Lano, Brixton 1121 St. Oswald, AVynnstay Arms Hotel , Oswestry 1091 Temple, Masonic Hall , Liverpool 2200 IIomloD , Welsh Harp, Hendon 1180 Forward, Masonic Rooms, Birmingham 1101 Grey Friars, Masonic Hall , Reading M.M. 211 Hammersmith, Windsor Castle, King St. 1211 Godcrich, Masonic Hall , Leeds 1209 Lewises, 'Royal Hotol, Karasgate 1239 AVentworth. Freemasons' Hall, Sliellicld 1115 Campbell , Mitro Hotel , Hampton Court 1218IM 'IO Denison,.UUill.^UU , Masonic.»L(LOUia»U Hall..1,11,, Scarborough.. ¦Wll Ukfl Ull^i! Harrow 1201 Neptuno, Masonic Hall , Liverpool , 1037 Unity, , Halifax 1312 Walker, Hope and Anchor Bykor, Nowcastlc | 1990 Hampshire of Emulation , F.M.H., Landport 1302 De AVarren, AVhite Swan Hotel 135G Toxteth , 110 North Hill Street, Livorpool U,U1 1UU Greyhound Hotel Croydon 1380-»U ,.Livorpool1JIIUI |fVJU, I 2090 George Price, , 1393 Baldwin , Dalton Castle, Dalton-iu-Furness , Masonic Hall , Leeds 1131 Nottinghamshire, Masouic Hall , Nottingham 1403 West Lancashire, Commercial Hot, Ormskirk 2009 Prudonce 1177 Sir Watkin, Masonic Hall, Mold R.A. 811 Yarborough , Royal Pavi^ on , Brighton 1-124 Brownrigg, Assembly Rooms, Old Brompton Edward's, Statiou Hotel , Stanslield 1519 Albert Edward, Albion Hotel , near Accrington 113 1 Nottinghamshire, Gorge Hotel , Nottingham M.M. 14 Prince 1573 Caradoc, Masonic Hall , Caer Street, Swansoa 1503 Francis Bnrdett, Albany Hotel , Twickenham 1578 Merlin, New Inn Hotel, Pontypridd 1520 Earl Shrewsbury, Public Rooms, Cannock 1670 St. Nicholas, Freemasons' Hall, Newcastle 1517 Liverpool, Masonic Hall , Liverpool 1798 Zion, Masonic Rooms, King St., Manchester 1582 Llanidloes, Trcwythen Arms, Llanidloes 1977 Blackwater, Blue Boar Hotel, Maldon 1043 Perseverance, Masonic Hall, Hebbum-on-Tyno 2091 Elthorne and Middx., Town Hall , Hounslow . 1692 Hervey, AVhite Hart Hotel , Bromley, Kent R.A. 262 Salopian , Tho Lion Hotel , Shrewsbury 1731 Trinity, Golden Lion Hotel , Rayleigh INSTRUCTION. R.A, 380 Intogrity, Masonic Temple, Morley 2011 West Kent Volunteer, M.H., Wilmington — — M.M. 9 Fortescue, Masonic Hall, South Molton 2216 Egerton, Bull's Head Hotel, Swinton ,\j. M.M. 37 AVyndham, Masonic Hall, Basingstoke R.A. 02 Social , Queen's, Pic adillv, Manchester Saturday, 5th April. R.C. Skelmersdale, Masonic Hall, Liverpool R.A. 86 Lebanon, Masonic Hall, Proscot R.A. 350 Meribah , Grapes Inn, Stoneclough 87 Vitruvian , Duko of Albany, St. Catherine's Tuesday, 8 th April. R.A. 162 Bank Terrace, Hargreaves. Arms Hotel, I'ark, near Nunhoad Junction, 7'30 Accrington 17!) Manchester, S Tottonham Court Road , AV .C, 8 ' 96 Burlington, Albion Tavern , Aldersgato Street R.A. 073 St. John , Masonic Hall, Liverpool 193 Percy, Jolly Farmers', Southgate Road, N., 8 '. 198 Percy, Ship and Turtle, Leadenhall St., E.C. R.A. 80!) Ethcldreda, Rose & Crown Hot, Wisbech 1275 Star, Dover Castlo, Deptford Causeway, S.K., 211 St. Michael's, Albion, Aldersgato Street, E.C. R.A. 1177 Dinbych, Masonic Rooms, Tenby 1283 Finsbury Purk, Cock Tavern, Highbury, 8 228 United Strength, Guildhall Tavern , City R.A. 1315 Victoria, Cross Keyes Hotel, Ecclos 1304 Earl of Zetland , Itoyal Edward, Hacknoy, 7 518 AVellington, AVhito Swan, Deptford M.M. 192 St. Cuthbert, Masonic Hal l, Berwick 1524 Duke of lonnaught, Lord Stanley, Hacknoy, 8 831 Ranelagh, Criterion, W. 1024 Eccleston, 13 Cambridge Stroot, Pimlico, 7 917 Cosmopolitan, Cannon Street Hotol 2012 Chiswick, AVindsor Castlo, Hammersmith, 7*30 933 Done, Anderton s Hotel, Fleet Street, E.C. Thursday, 10th April. R.A. Sinai, Union Tavern, Air Street, AV., 8 1269 Stanhope, Thicket Hotel, Anerley 19 Royal Athelstan, City Terminus Hotel , E.C. 1593 Royal Naval College, Ship Hotel , Greenwich 91 Regularity, Freemasons' Hall , W.C. Monday, 7th April. 1601 Wanderers, Freemasons' Hall, W.C. 2UU14l*U s l»U» Snrrey>J «» 1 1.J Misonic.>, IOU1I1 , HallUdllj, kJ. U. 2-11 Merchants, Masonic Hall, Liverpool 1558 Duko of Connaiight. S.E. 12271 .i. »T UpTT..»,...ton , ThreorHliwnn NunsVTi.M.., AldgateAl.lf.nf/. , E.,V 8Q 272 Harmony, Masonic Hal l , Main Rid ge, Boston 1598 Ley Spring, [tod Lion, Lo.vtonstone 0*30 Masons' Hall Tavern 1339 Stockwell, White Hart, Abchurch Lauc, 281 Shakespeare, Masonic Rooms, Warwick If.flO Skclmcrsdal?, , E.C. 1125 Hyde Park, I'orchestor Hot , Cleveland Gdns., 8 373 Socrates, George Hotol , Huntingdon 1791 Creation . Freemasons' Hal l , AV.C. 2)2 Green Man Hotel 1415 Prince Leopold, Whitcchapcl Road , E., 7 41s St. James, Freemasons' Hall , Halifax R.A. 110 St. George's, , Blackheath 1119 Royal Military, Jlasonic Hall Canterbury, 8 •173 Faithful, Masonic Hull , Birmingham R .A. 019 Beadon , Masons' Hall Tavern , E.C. ' 7*30 [{.A. Guildhall Tavern 1189 M. of Ripon , Queen s Hot, Victoria Park, 495 Wakefield , Masonic Hall, AVakolield 813 Now Concord , , E C. 15U7 Metropolitan , Tho Jloorgatc, E.C , 7'30 503 Belvedere, Star Hotel , Maidenhead M.M. SO Samson and Lion, Masons' Hall Avenue 1535 Royal Commemoration , Railway Ho, Putney, 8 510 St. Martin , Masouic Hall , Liskeard 35 Medina , 85 High Street, Cowcs 1003 Kilburu , -10 South Multon Street, W ., 8 003 Zetland, Masonic Hall, Cleckheaton !)7 Palatine, Masonic Hall , Sunderland 1023 West Smithflcld , Manchester Hotel , E.C, 7 020 Lansdowne of Unity, Town Hall, Chi ppenham 112 St. George, Masonic Hall, Exeter 1093 Kuigsland, Cock Tavern , Highbury, N., 3*30 050 Star in the East, Pier Hotel , Harwich 139 Britannia, Freemasons' Hull , Shellield 1707 Eleanor, Rose and Crown , Tottenham, 8 090 St, Bartholomew , Anchor Hotol, Wcdnesbury 1 215 Commerce, Commercial Hotel, Haslingdon 1713 Perseverance, Deacon's Tavern, Walbrook, 7 1891 St. Ambrose,Baron's C't. Hot. AV. Kensington, 8 803 Wnittington, Red Lion, Fleet Streot, 8 1892 Wallington, King's Arms, Carshalton 1901 Selwyn , East Dulwich Hotel , East Dulwich, 8 902 Burgoyne, Essex Arms, Strand, 8 1950 Southgate, Railway Hot, New Southgate, 7*30 2021 Queen's (Westmiuster) and JIarylebono, The 972 St. Augustine, Masonic Hall , Canterbury, 8*30 1990 Priory, Constitutional Club, Acton Criterion , AV., 8 1264 Neptune, Jlasonic Hall, Liverpool, 7 R.A. 79 Pythagoroau , Dovor Castlo, Deptford,8 1209 Stanhope, Fox and Hounds, Putnoy R.A. 753 Prince Frederick AVilliam, Lord's Hotel , Tuesda y, 8th April. 1475 Peckham, 510 Old Kent Road, 8 St. John's AVood, 8 1511 Aloxandra, Hornsea, Hull R.A. 1471 North London, Northampton House, •»5 Robert Burns, 8 Tottenham Court Road, 8 1001 Ravensbourno, George, Lewishaw, 8 Canonbury, 8 65 Constitutional, Bedford Hotel, Holborn, 7 1604 wanderers, Victoria JIansions Restaurant, 65 Prosperity, 2 St. Mary Axe, E.G., 7 S.AV., 7*30 111 Faith, Victoria Mansions Restaurant, S.AV., 1602 Beaconsfield , Chequers, AValthamstow, 7*30 Friday, 11th April. 177 Domatic, Surrey M.H., Camberwell, 7-30 1681 Londesborough , Berkeley Arms, May Fair, 8 188 JopP«» Manchester Hotel, Aldersgato Street, 8 1791 Creaton, Wheatsheaf , Shepherd's Bush, 8 Emulation, Freemasons' Hall, 6 9j3 Euphrates, Mother Red Cap, Camden Town , 8 1922 Earl of Lathom, Station Hotel , Camberwell General Lodge, Masonic Hall, Birmingham, 8 5.U Merchants, Masonic Hall, Liverpool New Road, 8 167 St. John's, York and Albany, Regent's Park, 8 •106 Northern Counties, Masonic Hall, Newcastle, 7 1963 Duke of Albany; 153 Battersea Park Road, 7*30 453 Chigwell, Pub. Greyhound Hotel, Ha, Station Rd.. Loughton. 7'30 463 East Surrey of Concord, 2206 Hendon, AVelsh Harp, Hendon, 8 507 United Pilgrims.Surroy M.H.,Camberwell, 7*30 Croydon, 7*45 R.A. 177 Domatic, St. James's Restaurant, W., 8 719 Belgravo, Harp Tavern , Jermyn Street, VV., 8 554 Yarborongh, Green Dragon, Stepney, 8 R.A. 720 Panmure, Goose and Gridiron , B.C., 7 705 St. James, Princess Victoria, Rotherhitbe, 8 700 Nelson, Star and Garter, AVoolwich, 7*30 R.A. 933 Doric, 202 Whitechapel Road , E., 7*30 8 700 AVilliam Preston, St. Andrew's Tav, Baker St.,8 753 Princo Fred. AVilliam, Eagle Tav.,Maida Hill, M.M. Thistle, Freemasons' Tavern , W.C., 8 780 Royal Altred, Star and Garter, Kew Bridge, 8 820 Lily of Richmond, Greyhound, Richmond, 7*30 , 8 834 Ranelagh, Six Belts, Hammersmith. 860 Dalhousio, Jliddleton Arms, Dalston Thursday, 10th April. 1056 Metropolitan , Portugal Hotel, Fleet Street, 7 861 Finsbury, King's Head , Threadneedle St., 7 1185 Lewis, Fishmongers' Arms, Wood Green, 7*30 1041 AVandsworth, East Hill Hotel, AVandsworth, 8 HI St. Luke, White Hart, Chelsea , 7'30 1223 Beacontree, Green Man, Leytonstone, 8 1321 Emblematic, Mona Hotel , Henrietta St., W.C, 8 147 Justice, Brown Boar, Deptford , 8 1298 Royal Standard , Builders' Arms,Canonbury, 8 1325 Stanloy, 214 Gt. Homer St, Liverpool, 8 203 Ancient Union, Masonic Hal l, Liverpool, 7 1365 Clapton, AVhito Hart, Lower Clapton, 7*30 1313 St. John, Jlasonic Hall, Grays, Essex 249 Mariners, Masonic Hall, Liverpool , 7*30 1381 Kennington, The Horns, Kennington, 8 1319 Friars, Liverpool Arms, Canning Town, 7'30 263 Clarence, 8 Tottenham Court Road , W.C. 1393 Hamer, Masonic Hall, Liverpool, 8 1-MB Mount Edgeumbe, Threo Stags, Lamboth Rd., 8 435 Salisbury, Union Tavern , Air Street, AV., S 1612 E. Carnarvon Ladbroke Hall , Highb.iry, N „ 7*30 704 Camden , , Notting Hill, 8 1171 Islington, Cock Tavern , 305 High Holborn, 7 1901 Solwyn.Montpeher. Choumont Rd., Peckham,8 1472 Henley, Three Crowns, North Woolwich 751 High Cross, Coach and Horses, Tottenham , 8 2030 Abbey Westminster, King's Arms, S.AV., 7-30 1510 Chaucer, Old Whito Hart, Borough High St.,8 879 Southwark, Sir Garnet AVolseley, Rothorhitho R.A. 95 Eastern Star, , Norbiton 8 Hercules Tavern, E.C. 1038 Brownrigg, Aloxandra Hotel , New Road R.A. 820 Lily of Richmond, Greyhound, Richmond,8 1695 Now Finsbury Park, Hornsoy AVood Tav, N., 8 1017 Montefiore, St. James's Restaurant, AV., 8 R.A. 890 Hornsey, Porcaestor, Cleveland Sq., W. 1839 Dnko of Cornwall, Queen's Arms, E.C, 7 1158 Southern §tar, Sir Syd. Smith, Kennington, 8 R.A. 1275 Star, Stirling Castle, Camberwell, 8 19-19 Brixton , Princo Regent, East Brixton , 8 1278 Bnrdett Coutts, Swan, Bethnal Green Road, 8 M.M. Old Kent, Crown and Cushion, London Wall 21-10 Surbiton, Maplo Hall, Surbiton 1306 St. John, Three Crowns, Mile End Road , 8 M.M. 355 Royal Savoy, 15 Finsbury Pavement, 7*30 Metropolitan Chapter, Whito Hart, Cannon St., 6*30 1360 Royal Arthur, Princo of Wales, Wimbledon.7-30 R.A. 70-1 Camden , 15 Finsbury Pavement, E.C, 8 1426 Tho Great City, Masons'Hall Avenue, 0*30 1558 D. Connaught, Palmerston Arms,Camborwell,8 Saturday, 12th April. Wednesday, 9th April. 1571 Leopold, City Arms Tavern, E.C, 7 1580 Cranbourne, Red Lion, Hatfield , 8 67 "Vitruvian, Duke of Albany, St. Catherine's 3 Fidelity, Alfred, Roman Road, Barsbury, 8 1002 Sir Hugh Myddolton , Whito Horse, Liverpool Park United Marinors , Lugard, Peckham 7*30 , near Nnnhead Junction, 7*30 30 ' , Road, N., 8 179 Manchester, 8 Tottenham Court Road, "W.C. 8 72 Royal Jubilee, Mitre, Chancery Lano, AV.C, 8 1012 AVest Middlosox, Bell, Ealing Dean, 7"45 188 Percy, Joll Lebanon, Goorgo Inn Borough 8 y Farmers* Tav, Southgate Rd.,N.8 73 Mount , , 1614 Coven" Garden , Criterion, AV., 8 1275 Star, Dover Castle, Deptford Causeway, S.E. 7 193 Confidence , Hercules Tavern, Leadenhall St., 7 1022 Roso, Stirling Castlo, Camberwell, 8 1288 Finsbury Park United Strength, Hopo, Regent s Park, 8 , Cook Tavern, Highbury, 8 228 ' 1025 Tredegar, Wellington, Bow, E., 7'30 136-1 Earl of Zetland, Royal Edward, Hackney, 7 538 La Toloranco,Portland Hot, Gt. Portland St., 8 1073 Langton, White Hart, Abchurch Lane, 5*30 1524 Duke Panmure, Balham Hotel, Balham, of Connaught, Lord Stanley, Hacknoy, 8 720 7 1677 Crusaders, Old Jerusaloin, St. John's Gate, 1624 Eccloston, 13 Cambridge Street, Pimlico, 7 781 Merchant Navy, Silver Tav, Bnrdett Rd., 7'30 Olerkenwoll, 9 2012 Chiswick, Concord, Jolly Farmers, AVindsor Castle, Hammersmith, 7'30 813 New Southgate Rd„ 8 1741 Royal Savoy, Blue Posts, Charlotte Street, 8 R.A. Sinai, Union Tavorn, Air Streot, W., 8

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ACCIDENT INSURANCE COMPANY, MASONIC MANUFACTORY—JEWELS, CLOTHING, &c. Limitod, St. Swithin's Honso, 10 St. Swithin's Lane, B.C. Gonoral nccidonts. | Personal injuries. , Railway accidents. I Death by accident. JOSEPH J. CANEY C. HARDING, Manager. jHanufortui'fttg Gototimtib, MADE WITH BOILING WATER. 44 CHEAPSIDE , LONDON , E. C. | SEND FOE ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUE. EPPS'S GRATEFUL -COMFORTING. H. T. LAMB , MANUFACTURES, OF COCOA MASONIC JEWELS , CLOTHING AND REGALIA , MAOE WITH BOILING MILK. , 5 ST. JOHN SQUARE LONDON. " PAINLESS AND PERFECT ¦PUMJK UST, CONTAININU 120 IM.USTKATIONS, POST FREK ON APPLICATION. DENTISTRY." New Pamphlot, by Dr. GEO. H. JONES, W. W. MORGAN , A F.R.S.L., F.R.M.S., &c, Surgeon-Dentist, 57 Great Russell-street, facing British Museum en- LETTER -PRESS , COPPER -PLATE , LITHOGRAPHIC PRINTER , trance, London, contains a list of Diplomas, anil Silver Medals and other Awards obtained at the WO RKS, Great Internationa Exhibitions. Forwarded gratis BELVIDERE and post freo. HERMES HILL, PENTONVILLE. Ilor Majesty 's Surgeon-Dentist's Testimonial. My Dear Doctor,—Allow mo to express my sincere SUMMONS ES , MENU CARDS , &c. ARTISTICALLY EXECUTED . thanks for the skill and attontion displayed in tho Sketches or Designs f or Specia l Purposes Furn ished on Application. coi struction of my Artificial Teeth, which render my mastication and articulation excellent. I am Books , Periodicals , Pamphlets, Catalogues, Posters , Billheads, Showcards . &c. glad to hear that you havo obtained Her Majesty's Royal Letters Patent to protect what I consider tho Every description of Printing (Plain or Ornamental) executed in First Class Style- perfection of Painloss Dentistry. In recognition of your valuable services yon are at liberty to use my ESTIMATES SUPPLIED. name. S. G. HUTCHINS, ESTABLISHED 1851. The Birkbeck Building Society's Annual By appointment Surgeon-Dentist to Keceipts exceed Five Millions. Her Majesty tho Queen. Geo. H. Jones, Esq., D.D.S. BIRKBECK BANK. — TO PURCHASE A HOUSE FOR Scientific Department. Southampton Buildings, Chancery Lano. HOW Laboratory of Experimental Science. TWO GUINEAS PER MONTH , with imm< - This is to certify: That I have analysed the Prizo THREE per CENT. INTEREST allowed on diato Possession and no Rontto pay. Apply at tho , repayable on demand. Medal Teeth submitted to mo, and find them to bo DEPOSITS Office of tho BIRKBECK BUILDING SOCIBTT , 29 composed only of minerals of extreme purity. I TWO per CENT. INTEREST on CURRENT Southampton Buildings, Chancery Lane. ACCOUNTS calculated on tho minimum monthly have also examined and tested your patented pain- , whon not dra..nbelow £100 . less system of adjustment ; it is quite perfect , aud is balances HOW TO PORCHASE A PLOT OF tho most successful application of scientific laws for The Bank undertake.* for its Customers , free of LAND FOR FIVE SHILLINGS Writings, and other PER securing actual wear and comfort yet introduced. Charge, the custody of Deeds, MONTH , with immediato possession , either for and Valuables ; tho collection of Bills ol Both physically and anatomically thoy aro a Securities Building or Gardoning purposes. Apply at the beautiful resemblance to tho natural teoth. Exchange, Dividends, and Coupons ; and tho pur- Offico of the B IBKBKCK F REEHOLD LAND SOCIETY sale of Stocks Shares, and Annuities. (Signed), chase and , as above. EDWARD V. GA RDNER , F.H.S., M.S.A., Letters of Credit and Circular Notes issued. Tho BIRKBECK ALMANACK, with full parti- with full par- Professor of Chemistry, and of Bornors College, W. THE BIRKBECK ALMANACK, culars, on application. To Dr. Geo. H. Jones Surgeon-Dentist ticulars, post free, on application. , , , Manager. FRANCIS RAVENSCROFT, Managor. 57 Great Russell Street, Bloomsbury Square, FRANCIS RAVENSCROFT London.

Q. ENERAL CEMETERY COMPANY. , MASONIC LITERATURE. CEMETEBY —KENSAL GKEEN, HARROW ROAD, W. j iT^ ANTED.—To Purchase, for Cash , OLD BOOKS ON FREEMASOSKV. 1¦ VV State full Title, Date, and stylo of Binding ; with prices required. "Where lie the remains of H.R.H. the lato DUKE OP SUSSEX, Uldrcss V. W., U Thornhill Square, Barnsbury, London , N. M.W.G.M. OF THB FUZEIUSOWS OF EtfMAJfD. (Established by Act of Parliament 2 and 3 William IV., 1832.) Four days' silence a negative. O-mcus—95 GREAT RUSSELL STREET, BLOOMSBURY , W.C. Office Hours from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturdays 9 to 2. Wanted to Purchase. public are admitted to the Cemetery on week days THE from VOLUME and 8*30 a.m. till 6'45 p.m., and on Sundays and Good Fridays from ODD S of tho FREEMASONS' MAGAZINE 2 p.m. till 6 p.m., from tho 1st April till tho 30th September, inclusive. MASONIC MIRROR. The Volumes for 1863 especially wanted. . Addross, stating piice asked , W., Office of tho F HBBUASOH 'S C UIIOHIC LB . On week days from 8*30 a.m. till sunset, and on Sundays, Good Fridays, , and Christmas Days from 2 p.m. till sunset, from tho 1st October till the 30th B'jlvidew Works , Ilonnos Hill , Pentonville, London , N. March inclusive, also on Bank Holidays, till 12 o'clock noon. SPECIAL ATTENTION is also invited to the Ground (22 acres) recontly laid out at tho New Western Entranco of tho Cemetery, also to tho New Organ recently placed in the "Western Chapel. Certificates of Burial can only bo obtained at the Offices , 95 Great Russell Bro. EDWARD DELE VAN TI , Street, where also Scale of Charges and all j particulars may be had. Conductor ITALIAN ORCHESTRA To meet the requirements of tho public, the Directors havo adopted the ! (Uniform) , r system of separate interments, at tho following rates :— ; 9 ST . MARY'S TE RRACK, MAIDA HILT;, V , Adults. Children under 10 years. Children under 2 years, £2 6s £1 10s £i 5s VOOALTSTS, Solo Instrumentalists and Bands provi-l.-'l f nr with the option to friends to purchase tho plot within three years, for a Concerts, Kails , Ga don Parties, Masonic B mqnots, &c. further sum of £3 3s. ' HENRY J. CROFT, Secretary and Rogistrar. Pianoforte , Organ , Violin , and Singing Lessons. N.B.—A Tent is provided for Mourners, if desired. O RGANIST TO LODGES 102-1, 2012, ANB 2021.

Printed and Published by Brother W ILLIAM W HAT MOBGAK , at Bolvidere Wr:rk.-' , Hermes Hill, Pontonvillo, Saturday, 6th A pril 1890.