steps for comp iling a Book of Constitutions, ft was decided to THE SCHOOL QUARTERLY COURTS. recommend to the Grand Lodges concerned the appointment The winter Quarterl y General Courts of the two Masonic of certain brethren to act as their representatives at the Schools were held at Freemasons' Hall on Friday and Saturday , Grand Lodge of Tasmania, while representatives of the latter the 30th and 31st ult., respectively. At these meetings there is were appointed near the Grand Lodges of South Australia not, as a rule, any great amount of business to be transacted, and Victoria. It was also decided to adopt the English regalia but , as the reports we publish in another column will show, there for officers and members of private lod ges, while the scale of was, in each case, something unusual on the agenda. In the fees payable to Grand Lodge and the date of the Annual case of the Boys' School Court, which was held on Friday, it Festival were likewise settled. While , too, we hear of the was the confirmation of the minutes of the previous Court in work of organisation proceeding thus satisfactorily, intelli gence October last and therefore of the new code of rules for the reaches us that the Grand Master and his officers had set out for o-overnment of the Institution , which had been then adopted , and Mount Zeehan by steamer to consecrate a new lod ge in that with the exception of a slight change in the hour of meeting for locality , on the 26th November. The journey was to occupy about the Council or General Committee from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., the ten days, and part of it, Ave are told, would be rather arduous. new laws were confirmed. It was also, and very properl y, However, the proposed lodge was likel y to start under favourable agreed to reduce the pension awarded to Miss HALL , formerly ausp ices, with a roll of about 30 members, so that those engaged Matron , in consideration of her long service, in 1885, from ^75 in the trip would return with the satisfaction of having accomp- to ^50 per annum , in consequence of the lady having married lished a work that Avas well calculated to promote the interests since her retirement and the grant of her pension. The business of Freemasonry. In the case of Victoria, we note that two meetings concluded with the declaration of 28 vacancies, to be rilled up at were held in Melbourne in November last, one in connection with the Quarterly Court on 10th April next from an approved list of the Masonic Charitable Institutions in the colony, and the other 15 candidates. for the purpose of founding a Masonic Literary Society. At the At the Girls' School the extraordinary business was of a former the 23rd Annual Report was laid before the subscribers, peculiarl y pleasant character, a resolution being brought forward and adopted , while a letter was read from Bro. the Hon. G. S. by Bro. J. H. MATTHEWS and unanimously adopted to confer the COPPIN , P.G.M., who was Grand Master of the former Victorian rank and privileges of an Honorary Patron of the Institution on Constitution , in which, after congratulating the brethren on their Bro. FRANK R ICHARDSON in recognition of the able and suc- establishment of an " Endowment Fund," he suggested that the cessful manner in which he had conducted the recent negotiations fund should be made permanent , and promised a donation of £50. with the London , Brighton , and South Coast Railway Company This suggestion was at once adopted. At the other meeting, at —negotiations which had resulted in the enrichment of the in which Bro. W.T. C. KELLEY , Pres. Board of Gen. Purps., supported School funds by the very substantial sum of ^5000 exchange by Bro. the Rev. D. MEADOWCROFT , G. Sec. for Foreign Corres- for a very small parcel of land , the loss of which does not pondence, presided , it was resolved on the motion of Bro. Dr. JOHN materiall y reduce the space on which the School premises stand MAFFEY- " That it is desirable to form a Masonic Literary Society or in the slightest degree affect the comfort and convenience of for the purpose of advancing Masonic literature and research ; the inmates. Bro. RICHARDSON has rendered many valuable acquiring a Masonic library ; cultivating a taste for Masonic music; services to this Institution—as Bro. MATTHEWS was careful to and offering facilities for the delivery of lectures and the dis- point out—but he never rendered one more valuable than this cussion of Masonic subjects." The scope of the resolution is a and the compliment which has been paid him in recognition of tolerably wide one, but not too wide to be attained if the pro- its value is equall y honourable both to the Court which con- moters set about their scheme in a practical fashion , and the terred it and the brother on whom it was conferred. After subsequent proceedings convey the idea that they will do so. It sundry changes in certain laws had been agreed to, 19 vacancies was decided that the Society should consist of Master Masons were declared and will be rilled up at the April Court from an who are subscribing members of lod ges, and that it should be approved list of 25 candidates. These fi gures, as well as the governed by a President , two Vice-Presidents, Treasurer, Secre- fi gures recorded in the case of the Boys' School, are satisfactory, tary, and five members, to be elected annuall y, and be eligible for snowing, as they do , that the Governors and Subscribers acted re-election. The subscription was fixed at half a guinea per very wisely when they resolved on having a Petitions Committee. annum, and the Acting Secretary, Bro. MEADOWCROFT , was in- *. structed to make application to the Board of General Purposes for a grant of money to purchase some Masonic standard works THE ANTIPODES. of reference for the Grand Lodge Library. We further learn tor some time to come the proceedings of the newly-estab- that two new lodges, numbered 156 and 157 respectivel y, have hshed Grand Lod ges at the Antipodes will be watched with keen been consecrated, the former on the 28th October ancl the latter "iterest by the brethren of this country, and the hope will be on the 12th November. Thus the news we have received all everywhere experienced that, when the task of organising the tends in the direction we have indicated , namely, that as the! several jurisdictions has been completed, the Craft will continue work of consolidation progresses, the likelihood of the Craft 011 its way with an equal or even greater measure of prosperity itself becoming more and more prosperous is increased. under the new regime on which it has so boldl y and successfully entered than it enj oyed during its connection with our own Grand SUPREME GRAND CHAPTER. -od ges. As regards the Grand Lod ge of South Australia, we ay reasonably assume, so far as it is possible to forecast the The Quarterly Convocation of Supreme Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Ul Masons of England was held on Wednesday evening, at Freemasons' Hall. In 'e, that its position is already assured , and that the bright Prospects the absence of the Three Grand Princi pals , the chairs were taken by Comp. apparentl y in store for it will be realised. But the W. W. B. Beach , M.P., as M.E.G.Z. ; Comp. F. A. Philbrick , Q.C., as G.H.; and constitution of the United Grand Lod ges of New South Wales Comp. Col. Robert Townley Caldwell , Grand Superintendent , Cambrid ge, as G.J. , ict°na, and of the Grand Lodge of Tasmania is more There was a large attendance of Companions. recenta . The minutes of the November Quarterly Convocation having been read What they have done thus far has succeeded , even be- and confirmed , the next business on the paper was the consideration of the ° the following communication from the M.E. the First Grand Princi pal : Q most sanguine expectations of the brethren , but much nec ess ty remains to be done before the machinery of "The United Giand Lod ge of Eng land having, at its last meeting on the 3rd n : - ' govern- December , 1890 , conferred the rank of Past Grand Master upon Lieutenant- S n com ele working order. However, it is gratri ing kno W/ i ' P' y to General H.R.H. the Duke of Connaught and Strathearn , K.G., Provincial Grand ], tnat considerable progress in the direction of completeness Master of Sussex, and District Grand Master of Bombay, on the occasion of his a T 'readv been made. in the ease nf the Granrl l .nrlo-e nf return from the East Indies, after comp leting a term of military service there as mania Commander-in-Chief of the Bombay Army. ) which is the youngest of the four Australasian Grand " His Royal Hi hness the M.E. First Grand Princi pal now recommends to L0cj 6S g 0 £ ' ^e first Quarterl y Communication was held on the 23rd Grand Chapter that the corresponding rank of Past First Grand Princi pal be con- ° er ferred by it on H.R.H. the Duke of Connaught and Strathearn , K.G., who has for B0 , j. Wnen a mass of routine work was disposed of , and the 01 General some years held the office of Grand Superintendent of Royal Arch Masonry in the Purposes was instructed to take the necessary District of Bombay." Comp. BEACH , in bringing this recommendation to the notice of the com- ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR GIRLS. panions, said : Companions, the first business on the agenda paper is for me to make a motion on behalf of the First Grand Princi pal , which I am quite sure The January Quarterly Court of this Institution of Governors and Subscribers will be most acceptable to Supreme Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons. It _ was held on Saturday last, at Freemasons' Hall. Bro. Alfred C. Spaull presided remembrance of _ the companions that at the last meeting will be in the and there were also present Bros. S. Cumberland, C. H. Webb , James Brett ge the rank of Past Grand Master was conferred on the J. , H. of Grand Lod Massey, H. Matthews W. H. Saunders E. M. Money, Strachan H. F. ht and Strathearn. It is now proposed to confer the- J. , , J. , Nashj Duke of Connaug and F. R. W. Hedges (Secretary). rank of Past First Grand Principal on his Royal Highness, and I Bro. I. H. M ATTHEWS , for Bro. Henry Smith , P.G.D., D.P.G.M. West Yorks am certain that is a compliment which will be well merited and that it will be , Treasurer and Vice-Patron , upon the recommendation of the House Committee conferred in the most hearty manner by Royal Arch Masons. Since his first , moved—-"That the equivalent of £21 , viz., two votes, be given to the Eccleston entrance into Freemasonry the Duke of Connaught has taken the most active- Lodge, No. 1624, in consideration of the harmonium offered by them to the Insti- interest in the welfare of the Craft. At the installation of the Prince of Wales. tution." He said the harmonium was a luxury, not a necessity, and the Institution as Grand Master the Duke of Connaught was a simple Master Mason , and he has. would not be justified in going to the expense of buying one. As, however, it had b great exertion since ascended to high position in our Order. He has attended: y been presented , it was thought by the House Committee that it should Masonic meetings, he has taken an active interest in all that is going on ia be many accepted ancl therefore they proposed that the gift should be recognised b a and he has served all the offices which entitle him to the highest rank , y grant Masonry, of votes. in the Craft. I can testif y from my own knowledge that the Duke of Connaught Bro. C UMBERLAND , in seconding the motion, said it was a very handsome has been some time resident in the Province of Hampshire, and there in two parts present and ought to be recognised. of that province he has attended Masonic gatherings and has taken an active- , In answer to a question , Bro. M ATTHEWS said Broadwoods had valued it at interest in Freemasonry. It is well known that whatever the Duke of Connaught 20 guineas. It had cost £2 ios. to put in order. sets himself to he follows up with energy and ability , and fortunately for ns we may Bro. SAUNDERS thought the more the Institution had of these presents the say that the Order is one to which he has devoted himself. He has become a most better it would be. able and zealous brother among us. After taking great interest in Freemasonry The motion was carried. in England he was appointed to the rank of Provincial Grand Master of Sussex. Bro. H . M ATTHEWS P.G. Std. Br P.D.G.D.C Patron upon the His duties then called him away to a distant part of the world, and in India he J. , ., , , recom. mendation of the House Committee moved—" That in consideration of the did not relax his interest in Freemasonry. He was appointed to hi gh position , good service rendered to the Institution by Bro. Frank Richardson, P.G.D. and Patron there and as First Grand Principal of Bombay he displayed the greatest ability, , in conducting to so successful an issue the negotiations with the London Bri and took the greatest interest in the welfare of the Craft . Since his return to , ghton , and South Coast Railway Company, whereby amongst other advantages the this country he has already shown the deepest interest in our Craft, and I feel funds of the Institution have been benefited to the substantial extent of certain that when this motion is carried , which I am sure it will be, it will be ^5000 and asa slight acknowledgment that the Tank and privileges of an Honorary Patron cheerfully accepted by you, the representatives of Royal Arch Masonry throughout be conferred on Bro. Richardson." He said it was a long story to travel to the country. It is well deserved and well merited. I have great pleasure in go through the whole of the circumstances but to cut the narrative short moving that the rank of Past First Grand Principal be conferred on H.R.H. the , , when the Committee the they thought they should make Bro. Richardson Duke of Connaught and Strathearn , K.G. got ^5000 some recognition. The negotiations with the railway were very difficult and involved Comp. P HILBRICK : Companions, I beg to second that proposition which has , a great deal of time and trouble on the part of Bro. Richardson. He was foug been so well and eloquently placed before us by the M.E. First Grand Principal ht by the company, which came before him from time to time in the chair. , but ultimately he succeeded in coming to an arrangement. The Committee did not want Comp. BEACH •. Companions, I ask you to carry it with unanimity. the Institution to lose its ground which was too small in any case. Well The motion was carried unanimously, and amidst cheers. , , it got nearly half an acre more than it had before and the railway took none of the Comp. BFACH : Companions , I now beg to move that the insignia of the , old office be presented to his Royal Highness. land. Since terms had been arrived at the company admitted that though they - had fought hard tooth and nail, the Institution had made a very fair arrangement Comp. PHILBRICK . I second it. In the The motion was carried. indeed. At first they laughed at the Institution asking ^5000. Committee The following report of the Committee of General Purposes was then taken ^10,000 had been suggested, because it could be reduced if the company objected ; but the Committee came to the conclusion that as read , received and ordered to be entered on the minutes, and the various £5000 would be a fair sum to ask and it was obtained. This was not the onl matter for which recommendations contained in it were, on the motion of Comp. E. LETCHWOKT H , , y they had to thank Bro. Richardson. The Parish of St. Mary, Battersea in the autumn of seconded by Comp. F RANK R ICHARDSON , adopted :— , To the Supreme Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of England. 1889, behaved very badly to the Institution with respect to a bridge they were The Committee of General Purposes beg to report that they have examined building, and they were extremely disagreeable. Bro. Richardson fought them and brought them to terms and the Institution was enabled to make a road. the accounts from the 15th October , 1890, to the 20th January, 189 1, both , One other matter Bro. Richardson had fought for them. The inclusive , which they find to be as follows :—¦ parish had raised the rateable value of the School premises and the Institution To Balance, Grand Chapter £388 By Disbursements during , appealed , and the appeal 9 3 was given against the Institution in the first instance. The Institution ,, „ Unappropriated the Quarter ... •••;&538 5 0 then appealed to a higher Court, where no doubt the assessment would be reduced very Account ... 179 14 1 ,, Balance ...... 243 6 5 considerably if it was heard, but it was thought the parish would not drive them „ Subsequent Receipts ... 396 92 „ „ Unappropriated to that. Taking all these things into consideration, especially the affair with the Account ... 183 1 1 Brighton Railway, the House Committee proposed the recognition of Bro. Frank 12 Richardson's services in the form contained in the notice of motion. £964 12 6 ; ^964 6 Ihe motion was seconded by Bro. SAUNDERS , and carried unanimously. which balances are in the Bank of England , Western Branch. The C HAIRMAN , for his brother—Bro. W. H. Spaull, J.P., P.A.G.D. of C , The Committee have likewise to report that they have received the following P.P.G.W., and Prov. G. Sec. Shropshire , Vice-President—moved—" That ' Thurs- petitions :— day before the second Friday ' be substituted for ' Saturday following the last 1st. From Comps. William Webster, as Z. ; Edwin Broadbent , as H.; James Friday ' in line 3 of Law 29." " That ' Thursday immediately before ' be substi- Henry Wells, as J.; and six others for a chapter to be attached to the Prince tuted for ' Saturday immediately following ' in the 4th line of same law." " That Edward Lodge, No. 2109, Heaton Moor , to be called the Prince Edward Chapter, the word ' next ' in 5th line of same law be omitted, and the word ' week' be added and to meet at the Assembly Hall , Heaton Moor , Lancashire (W.D.). after Saturday in same line." He pointed out that this would be going back to 2nd. From Comps. John Keith , as Z.; Carl Heinrich August Ueckermann, as the old days of election, and was intended for the convenience of brethren from H.; Edmund Watts Sprawson , as J.; and nine others 'for a chapter to be attached the provinces, who would be thereby enabled to get home on the Saturday. to the Transvaal Lodge, No. 1747 , Pretoria , to be called the Transvaal Chapter, Bro. J. S. C UMBERLAND seconded the motion, and concurred in the observa- and to meet at the Masonic Hall, St. Andries-street, Pretoria, South African tions of the Chairman. Republic. The motion was carried , and a requisition was signed for a Special Genera l 3rd. From Comps. Henry Thomas Odell , as Z.; William Macallister Duncan , Court to be called to confirm the above .resolution for Thursday, the 12th inst., at as H.; Theodore Menne , as J.; and nine others for a chapter to be attached to the four p.m., so that the next Quarterly Court may be held in conformity with the Southern Cross Lodge, No. 177 8, Harrismith , to be called the Sir John Brand resolution. Chapter, and to meet at the _ Good Templars' flail, Harrismith , Orange Free State, The Court subsequently considered and adopted the following recommendation South Africa. of the General Committee : " That the 15 candidates remaining from the last 4th. From Comps. George Frederick Alexander Smythe, as Z.; Thomas election , together with the 10 whose petitions hav e been since approved, be placed Cuming, as H. ; Gardiner Frederick Guyon , as J.; and nine others for a chapter on the list of candidates for the April election , and that 19 vacancies caused by to be attached to the Military Jubilee Lodge, No. 2195, Dover, to be called the girls leaving be declared." Military Jubilee Chapter, and to meet at the Masonic Hall , Dover, in the county A vote of thanks to the Chairman closed the proceedings. of Kent. 5th. From Comps. Walter Wingham , as Z.; John Hattersley, as H.; Charles Richard Williams , as J.; and six others for a chapter to be attached to the ROYAL Dagmar Lod ge, No. 2262 , Wraysbury, to be called the Dagmar Chapter, and to MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR BOYS. meet at the Anglers' Rest Hotel , Wraysbury, Buckinghamshire. 6th. From Comps. John Weighton , as Z.; James Henry Isaacs, as H.; John A Quarterly Court of Subscribers to this Institution was held on the 30th ult. William Meason , as J.; and eight others for a chapter to be attached to the at Freemasons' Hall, Bro. Richard Eve, Past Grand Treasurer, in the chair. The Prince Alfred Lodge, No. 956, Pietermaritzburg, Natal , South Africa , to be called other brethren who attended were Bros. Wm. Shurmur, Geo. Plucknett , James the Prince Alfred Chapter, and to meet at the Masonic Temp le, Pietermaritzburg, Brett, J. G. E. Le Feuvre, J. W. Burgess, J. Glass, H. Dickey, Geo. Mordey, W. Natal , South Africa. Slyman, Thos. Cull , Geo. Everett, Rev. Harry Hebb, George Gardner, E. Hobbs, The foregoing petitions being in all respects regular, the Committee recom- Robert VV. Bourne, H. Massey, J. S. Cumberland, C. H. Webb, VV. A. Scurrah , mend that the prayers thereof be respectively granted. W. H. Saunders, j. W. Klenck, James Terry , George Motion , W. W. Morgan , The Committee hive likewise to report that they have received a memorial John Mason , W. Masters, W. Alpass, John Jones, Arthur H. Scurrah, W. H. P- from the companions of the Chapter of Judea No. Kei hley , in the county , 265, g Jowson , Geo. Corbie, J. Strachan , C. F. Pope, J. G. Stevens, and J. M. M'Leod of York (W.D.), pray ing for a charter authorising them to wear a centenary (Secretary). jewel , in accordance with the Royal Arch Regulations , Rule 102. The minutes having been read, the following alteration, proposed by the The memorial being in form , and the chapter having proved an uninterrupted CHAIRMAN , was carried : That March be substituted lor A pril in the second line oi existence, which will complete 100 years on the 23rd February, 1891, the Com- Law 50. Law 50 will , therefore, now read " Nominations of brethre n to serve mittee recommend that the prayer thereof be granted , the charter to be dated on this Board [Board of Management] shall be made at the Council in Marcli 23rd February, 1891. preceding "—the Quarterly Court in April at which the election of the Board is The Committee have also received memorials with copies of minutes, for per- taken mission to remove the following chapters :— Bro. OHN G LASS moved an amendment to the effect that the hour of meeting The Portsmouth Temperance J Chapter , No. 2068, from the Sailors' Institute, of the General Committee be four o'clock instead of two. Formerly the meetings Hi h-street g , Portsmouth , to the Speedwell Coffee Palace, Commercial-road, Land, were held at three o'clock, but, owing to agitation and for the convenience of port , Hampshire. brethren attending, four o'clock was substituted. The reasons for continuing t0 The Ubi que Chapter No. 8 , 17 9, from the Cafe Royal , Air-street , Regent- hold those meetings at four were so numerous that it was hardly necessary w street , to the Criterion , Piccadilly, London. detail them. The early hour of two was manifestly for the convenience of only I he Chapter of Good Intent , No. 307, from the White Horse, Hebden Bridge, the few. The many would certainly prefer fou r. He mi ht remind the brethren to the Masonic Rooms g , New-road , Hebden Bridge. that from time to time there would be held the investigation meeting of the Pc11' The Committee recommend that the remova l of these chapters be sanctioned. tions Committee, and the duties of the General Committee would be lessened t0 (Signed) R OBERT GREY, President. that extent. Besides the hour of four had already been advertised in the Calendar Freemasons' Hall , London , W.C, 24th January, 1891. and it would be very hard if a brother who supported a petition which had been Grand Chapter was then closed in form. unfavourably reported upon were to come up at four o'clock, and then to find tha , Committee had met at two. For the next 12 months, at least , he thought the Sir Vorman Pringle Bart., P.M. ; W. Chapman Gregg, M.D., P.M. ; H. McNau°-hton the Jones, M.D. ; F. Burgess, P.G.S. ; Dr. Robson should remai n four. Ro >se, ]. Diwson. P.M. ; Herbert hour Johnson , VV. Senior , Dilgety Henderson , C. Townley, Stwd. : Herbert W. A. SCURRAH seconded. Many of the brethren who took an interest Mirshall , Prov. Bro. S.G.W. ; McColl Chambers, Deane Brand , Courtice Pound, H. Van de and some were large emp loyers of labour, Weyde, Lovett in the Institutions were business men, King, Schartau , Brandon Thomas, J. Le Hay, E. J. Odel, and others. liked to see the payment of the men. Consequentl y they could not leave who During dinner a beautiful selection of music offices till half-past two. He had always found that four o'clock worked very was performed under the their direction of Lieutenant Dan Godfrey (b for the convenience of nine-tenths of the brethren. y permission of Colonel Trotter), and well the usual toasts were afterwards proposed. Bro. C UMBERLAND opposed the four o'clock rule, which was simp ly for the con- The W ORSHIPFUL M ASTER of the dinner club at five. , in proposing " The Queen and the Craft," said the venience toast would require no words of commendation befo Bro. ONES thought it was most unjust to attempt to alter the time of these re any body of English Free- J masons. He therefore asked the brethren to drink the Oueen and monthl meetings. the Craft. y In giving the toast of " The M.W.G.M., H.R.H. the Prince Bro. J. E. L E FEUVRE , for the convenience of the country brethren , asked that of Wales," the VVtiR - SHIPFUL M ASTER said the progress of a institution hour might be early in the afternoon. .ny was marked by the efficiency ilifi of its head , and no matter how important the institution mi Bro. S LYMAN supported the early hour. He thought the minutes should be ght be inherently, or how ancient or honourable its history, it would flourish ,.()iinrmed as they were, and that Bro. Glass should on a future occasion have the or droop according to the discussed at a Quarterly Court in April or October, where the brethren zeal or the laxity of its presiding officer. On the last memorable day wheri H.R.H. matter the Prince of Wales was installed as Grand have a fairer say on the matter. He must say that four o'clock was incon- Master of the Grand Lodge of could England the numerical strength for brethren from the north , as half-past live was the last train to Liverpool , and the added influence of the Order had testified venient to the manner in which he had ¦ind other parts of Lancashire. performed the duties of his office. Those of the brethren who were present a short time ago and had Bro. AMES B RETT said many years ago these Committees were held at three, the honour of seeing his J Royal Hi hness install his eldest son as Grand that was found inconvenient for provincial brethren , and it was altered to g Master for the Province of Berk- and shire would bea r testimony to the interest Whatever alterations were made they would not suit all the provincial , of Masons in clustering round that four. really unusual Masonic event. The Savage Club Lod brethren. The London brethren had fallen into the views of the provincial ge expected to have had the honour of a visit that evening from H.R.H. the n , but he thought it was asking too much to request the brethren to be Duke of Clarence and Avondale, brethre who was an honorary member of the lod constantl y going backwards and forwards—first three, then two, then four. He ge, but they had received from his equerry a letter in which he said that his Royal Hi ghness had hoped hoped Bro. Glass s amendment would be carried. to be present , but he now found it impossible to absent himself from his reg Bro. J. STRACHAN , Newcastle-upon-Tyne, hoped the Court would not look iment at York at this date. question as one of London brethren against provincial brethren. As He (the W.M.) asked the brethren to drink to the toast of the M .W.G.M. H.R.H. on this the Prince of Wales. subscribers to the Institution , let them see what would be most conducive to the The W ORSHIPFUL M ASTER , iving interests of the Charity, and not have it a question of wavering and wavering. in g the toast of " The Deputy Grand Master and the rest of the Grand Officers He understood that the Committee had carefully considered this matter , and had , Present and Past," said that the Savage Club Lodge had received suggested an hour of meeting. On behalf of those brethren who came from a so many acts of courtesy and kindness from the members of the Grand Lod distance he said it was not a question of half an hour or an hour ; it was a ge with whom they hid come in contact as a-lodo-e long that they had begun to consider them question of days, because when a brother got up to town and then went by five in part and parcel of their social gatherings! and, indeed , they really would not consider those the afternoon , and he travelled all ni ght, it took a day out of them. Two o'clock gatherings properl y carried out if they had not a goodly number of the Grand Officers would be much better than four for the country brethren. A brother from present to lend eclat to their proceedings. The lod Northumberland if he wished to be at his work the next morning, must leave ge had little to offer them but that richest return—a warm , reception—that which made better a by the o'clock train. If the meeting was on a Saturday he could dinner where hearts were than ;the banquet London 5.40 where the stalled ox was. not practically get home till Monday, because he would have to travel all Sunday. Bro. the Earl of D UNGARVAN Bro. M ASTERS said the provincial brethren at last Quarterly Court asked to , Prov. G.M. desi gnate for Somerset, in rep ly, said he did not expect when he have the meetings on Friday. That was lost. Then two o'clock was asked, and accepted the invitation to be present that he would be called upon to respond to that toast. it was granted as an honourable compromise. It was unfair on an occasion like Still , he readily obeyed the commands of the W.M., but he would not bore this to attempt to alter any arrangement come to at a full Quarterly Court. the brethren ; rather he would say verv little. He thanked the brethren on behalf ' Bro. BOURNE said the London brethren would do everything they could to suit of the Grand Officers for the grand reception they had had that evening. the convenience of the provincial brethren. The Grand Officers had not come there to hear their own voices they anticipating Bro. G. GARDNER said it did not seem to matter what the hour was, but how , the pleasure of hearing the voices of those distin- guished professional brethren who' many attended. He had attended many of the meetings, and he did not see any belonged to the lod ge. He would simply °ive thanks—a thousand thanks—to the ° bankers . Those who did attend should be considered , whether they lived in brethren for their kind reception. London or in the provinces. For the provincial brethre n no doubt it was very in- Bro. PAIGE , P.M., Sec , in proposing " The Worshi pful Master " said: Brethren, convenient to get home. As to the question of the dinner club, it was neither here —We are proud of our lod ge. For it to have reached 125 members in three nor there. They ought not to consider the convenience of the greatest number , but years and to have a balance in hand of over .£150, besides a good Benevolent Fund certainly that of those who most attended to thresh matters out. He, therefore , must surely be a grand record of work done. We are proud to number among our supported the two o'clock meeting. honorary members T.R.H. the Prince of Wales and the Duke of Clarence and Bro. C. H. WEBB said the meetings generally consisted of a very small number Avondale and others who have done much for Freemasonry . We are proud of of brethren , in some instances of not more than six or seven. He thought our W.M. and of his predecessors . To him and to them we owe much. Our first four p.m. was the better hour. W.M. was Sir Francis Truscott, who willing ly took the lead at the commencement. It was ultimately agreed upon as a compromise that the hour should be three He was followed by Sir Somers Vine, whom we are glad to see with us to-nig-ht. o'clock. We give him a hearty welcome home from his travels, and we are proud to have The CHAIRMAN then brought forward his motion : That the pension granted served under one who is doing such good service to the State. Then we come to our to Miss Hall (formerly Mat ro n of the Institution) by the Quarterly Court on 13th last W.M., Bro. Catling. No one knows better than I, his Secretary, of his devotion to the lod and the great service Jul y, 1885, of ^75 per annum ' for her sole and separate use ' be reduced to the ge he has rendered to it. Personally I tender him my sum of ^50 per annum, in consequence of Miss Hall having since married." love and gratitude for his great sympathy and affection for me durino- After some discussion pro and con, the motion having been seconded, was my illness. Our Senior Warden having been made Worshi pful Master carried , and the recommendation from the General Committee : " That 28 boys of another lodge, and our Junior Warden having been called out of the be elected at the Quarterly Court on Friday , A pril 10th , 1891, from an approved country, we had to fall back on a Past Master. This led us to recognise list of candidates " was also carried. the work which Bro. Chapman , our Worshi pful Master, had done 45 for us.' A vote of thanks to the Chairman closed the proceedings. He has not been absent from a sing le meeting since the lodge was con- The meeting of the General Committee to-morrow (Saturd ay) will be at secrated ; he formed our lodge of instruction , and has most regularly and Hiree p.m. assiduously acted as its Preceptor. In every case of trouble and labour m the lodge he has been to the fore, giving his time freely. The last year has been one of un- remitting toil , as every brother here will testify. During the year we have admitted SAVAGE CLUB LODGE, No. 2190, 34 members, 21 of them being initiates. You all know the work this means. We have been having lodges of emergency, as a matter of course, and even then we 'The installation meeting of this lodge was held last Tuesday at Freemasons' have had meetings of six hours' work, having at one meeting 10 initiations. Realise all this work Hall , Bro. W. E. Chapman , W.M., presiding, and nearly 200 brethren , among ; remember what it has been for the members, for the officers and for the Worshipful Master. Besides all this, the Secretary fell ill whom were many Grand and Past Grand Officers, attended. Bro. W. E. Chapman just when his work for the lodge was heaviest, and the Worshi pful Master undertook all the duties. having been re-elected to serve the office of W.M., the complete ceremony of Such a record of work by a Worshipful Master must be almost unparalleled. Therefore •nstallation was unnecessary, and Colonel Shadwell H. Clerke, Grand Secretary, it is that the brethren of the Savage Club Lodge have conferred on Bro. Chapman having declared and proclaimed him as Master for the ensuing year, and the the rare honour of re-electing him its Worshi pful Master. Brethre n , I call on you customary salutes having been given , Bro. Chapman appointed the following to be upstanding to drink the health of one of the most devoted Worshi p ful Masters that a lodge ever had. brethren as his officers : Bros. Raymond Tucker , l.P.M.; Walter J. Ebbetts, The W ORSHIPFUL M ASTER, in responding, said it was his proud S'W. ; W. Fisher Augustus Harris P.M., P.G. Treas., Treas. ; privilege to J. , J.W. ; , John respond for the second time at an installation meeting to the toas pai t of " The ge, P.M., Sec ; John Northcott , S.D. ; j. D. Beveri dge, J.D. ; Edmund W.M." of that lodge. There was more in his heart than he would trust his tono-ue Rosenthal , LG. ; Thomas Catling, D.C. ; Dr. M. Coffin , P. Soman, Harry to give utterance to. He thanked them for that mark of their esteem and regard Mcholls, and Charles Tovvnley, Stwds. ; and G. F. Swan, Tyler. and as for the work done during the past year, it had been through their assist- ance that the year had bee n reall P'to. Augustus Harris was elected Treasurer , and was invested by the W.M. y one of success to the lodge. !t did not often fall to the lot of a Master to initiate 21 neophytes into Freemasonry On the motion of the W ORSHIPFUL M ASTER a vote of congratulation to and to add 34 names to their list of members, and he was happy to say it had not been simp •R.H. the an honorary member of the lod ly ' Duke of Clarence and Avondale, ge, adding to the list of names belonging to the Order. Many of their new members n his ° appointment and installation as Provincial Grand Master for Berkshire, had gone heart and soul into Freemasonry, and alread y more than one of them Wa s passed, and H.R.H. the Duke of Connaught , M.W.P.G.M ., was elected a had done excellent work in the east in the lodge of instruction which was attached member of the lodge. to the lod ge. The Savage Club Lodge was different to others ; each of the mem- bers met very frequently, and they knew each other's weakest After the closing of the lodge the brethren banqueted at the Holborn p laces and faults so that it required a broader mantle of Masonic Charity to cover them. sta"rant. He was Amongst those present were— sorry to say they used this piece of drapery on many occasions, and while r they P °s- Lord Dungarvan, Prov. G.M. Somerset; H. D. Sandeman, P.D.G.M. Bengal ; often differed in views and op inions , as peop le must do, he believed they did try to V-J. S. ? Brownrigg, P.G.C ; F. A. Philbrick , Q.C., G. Reg. ; T. Fenn, President meet and act on the square with each other. He was pleased that ni ght not only ard U. .... i 1 ,\j S ,General'"- ,
WESTMINSTER BRIDGE ROAD AND MASONIC LODGE MEETINGS , 1S8, , BANQUETS, SUPPERS, &c. G RAND PATRON AND PRESIDENT : 2, LANCASTER PLACE, STRAND. HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS THE PRINCE OF WALES, Telephone—No. 4839. DATES OPEN FOR CLUB D INNERS, M EETINGS, AND K.G., &c, M.W.G.M. Telegraphic Address—" Tenebratio, London." SMOKING CONCERTS . T REASURER : BAKER BROTHERS (LIMITED ), Esq. BROOKWOOD CEMETERY is the largest and most Proprietors. JOHN A. FARNFIELD, beautiful in England, and easier and cheaper of access BANKERS : than any of the other London Cemeteries. Every detail in connection with a Funeral promptl y and LAWRENCE LONDON AND WESTMINSTER BANK (Bloomsbmy AT. Branch), 214 High Holborn , London, W.C. effectually carried out in response to a message to either of . (Late J. R. BONE), the Offices. This Company are the Patentees and onl Makers of BLACKFRIARS DEPOT y KOK Upwards of 1271) Annuitants have received the benefits the Earth to Earth Coffins, and carry out sanitary burial of the Institution since its foundation in 1S42 . 1S1 Men and in the manner so strongl LICENSED VICTUALLERS' GLASS AND CHINA, y advocated by H.R.H. the Prince 229 Widows are Annuitants at the present time. of Wales, the Duke of Westminster, the Dean of York, ALSO and the Church of England Burial Reform Association. GLASS AND STONE BOTTLES. in Annuities - 000 Best Quality and Low Prices. Call and See the Amount paid Annually ^15, " Permanent Income only - - - - 3,600 " The manner of conducting interments in this Cemetery NEW PORCELAIN SPIRIT CASKETS, URNS, &c. (according to the Government Inspector) is as commend- Deficit £",400 6-147, BLACKFRIARS ROAD, S.E. able as the practice of other Companies is the contrary."— 14 for next Election. The Times. Over 150 Candidates FOR ECONOMICAL AND RESPECTABLE FIRST PRIZE MEDALS. THE ANNIVERSARY FESTIVAL Adelaide Jubilee Exhibition , 1SS7 ; Sydney Cen- FUNERALS AT STATED tenary Exhibition , 18SS. will be held CHARGES , Ox WEDNESDAY, 25TH FEBRUARY, iSoi , TO COVER ALL EXPENSbS MASONS' CERTIFICATES, &c, , EXCLUSIVE OF CEMETERY FEES, under the distinguished Presidency of BRO . C. G. HATT, U NDERTAKER , FRAMED TO ANY DESIGN. THE RIGHT HON. EARL AMHERST, 2, K ING STREET, K ENSINGTON H IGH STREET . H. MORELL , R.W. Prov. Grand Master for Kent. Orders by Post er Telegrams promptl y attended to. 17 & iS, GREAT ST. ANDREW ST., BLOOMSBURY, y solicited to accep t the Stewardship Price Lists Post Free on Application. Brethren are earnestl - LONDON, W.C. upon this most important occasion, and to forward then FISH, POULTRY , GAME, OYSTERS. Manufacturer and Importer of all kinds of Picture Frame and names as soon as possible, with full particulars, to Decorative Mouldings (Two Million feet always in stock). Every r*nuisite for the Trade and Exportation. Illustrated Ronk of JAMES TERRY (V.-Pat., P.G. Swd Br.), Pa tterns, 85 pages .jto demy, revised for 1S91 , oost free for three Secretary. JOHN GOW, LIMITED , penn v stanvos. 1 NEW BROAD O FFICE— Freemasons' Hall, London, W.C. J 7, STREET, E.C. 4, (Opposite Railway Station). SALE—Price £5—Engraving of I2, HONEY LANE MARKET, FOR EMULATION LODGE OF IM- CHEAPSIDE, THOMAS DUNCKERLEY , in Oak Frame, at the PROVEMENT. 93, THEOBALD'S RD., HOLBORN , W.C, Masonic Show Rooms, 1 , 2,3, and 4, Little Britain , London. Under the sanction of the Lodge of Unions, No. 256. 125, BROMPTON ROAD, S.W. - REMINISCENCES OF TWENTY- Meeting at Freemasons' Hall on every Friday Evening at in the months of July, August, SIX YEARS OF FREEMASONRY, by a Past Six o'clock, excepting JOHN GOW, Limited, always have on sale the Largest and September. Stock in London of the Very Best Ouality at Lowest Prices. Provincial Grand Officer of Norfolk. Copies Two Shillings BARRELLED each. OYSTERS. COJUUTTEE- FREEMASON'S WIDOW lii-o. T HOMAS P I;.N .\ , l'res. Bd. j Bro. Y. li. SPAULL , P. M. P; p OALS. COALS. COALS. in of General Purps., &o„ and 1121, P. Prov. G. "ft- A straitened circumstances has a son who left the ' North Wales and feiiM"- Treasurer. », COCKEREL L S Masonic School at Christmas. She is anxious to apprentice , R. d Si-uLow, P.M. 203 j „ !•'. T. llusirro.v, P.M. T T him to a lirm of Engineers where no premium is required. & 11)65, P.P.S.G.D. Kent, | P.G. Steward. 13, CORNHILL, LONDON, E.C —E. E., 45, Upper Bedford-p lace, W.C. Grand Standard Bearer. : SECRETARY— For Prices, see Daily Papers. FREEMASON'S HYMN.—THE Bro. W. U. K L'-NTISH, P.M. 1293, 17US, &c„ MYSTIC TIE. Words and Music composed by 5, Laurence Potmtney Hill, siX. Trucks direct from the Colliery to every Railway Station. F. J. STEIN . Price is. (3d. nett. London : GEORGE K ENNING , 16 & I 6A, Gt. Queen-st. WALLER, THEATRICAL THE ANNUAL FESTIVAL COSTUMIER AND WIG MAKER. ADVERTISEMENT SCALE OF of the Lodge will take place "THE FREEMASON." AT FREEMASONS' HALL, FANCY COSTUMES SUPPLIED FOR BALLS, Per Insertion. On Friday Evening, the 27th of February, 18'Jl ¦ FETES, AND CARNIVALS. SINGLE COLUMN per inch £050 on which occasion Portable Theatres and Scenery Fitted in Town or Country. O NE PAGE 10 o o THE RIGHT HONOURABLE LORD CREMOKNE, Costumes for every published Play may be had ONE COLUMN 3 10 o on Hire. Past Senior Grand Warden. Also Dress Suits for Banquets, Balls, &c. P UBLIC COMPANIES ' & PARAGRAPH ADVERTISEMENTS , IS. PER LINE. HAS KINDLY CONSENTED TO PRESIDE. Estimates and Catalogues of Goods forwarded on application. WANTS, &C, FOUR LINES, 2s. 6d., and 6d. PER LINE The Lodge will be opened at Six o'clock p.m. precisely' 84 & 86, TABERNACLE ST., FINSBURY SOUARE additional . LONDON. ~ ' Bro. THOMAS FENN , President Bd. Gen. Purps., Treas., as W.M. Pf icc ^s* TO OUR READERS. HISTORY OF THE APOLLO The F REEMASON is published every Friday morning, price 3d., and THE E1RST LECTURE WILL BE WOBKEU. L0DGE Y0RK in relation contains the fullest and latest information relating to Freemasonry . , „ ' > to Craft and Royal of every degree. Subscri ptions , 1st Section by Bro. J. 0. Mortimer. Arch Masonry ; with Brief Sketches of its Local including Postage :— Prede- United States, 2nd „ „ W. H. Kirby. cessors and Contemporaries ; the " Grand Lod""e of All 3rd „ „ Jno. Pullman. England " (York Masons) ; United Kingdom. Canada , the Continent , India , China , CeyJon , the Provincial Grand Lodge • the Colonies, Sec. Arabia, &c. ith „ „ W. P. Reynolds. and various Lodges from 1 705 to 1S05. By W ILLIAM otli „ „ J. J. Black. AMES UGHAN 6d. 6d. 6th „ „ Temple Chevalier Martin- J H , Author of " Origin of the English Rite of 13s. 15s. 17s. 6d. F reemasonry," &c. With valuable A 7tli „ „ W. A. Trollope. ppendices. Remittances may be made in Stamps, but Post Ollice Orders or hc cheques are preferred , the former payable to G EOR GE TICKETS for the SUPPER, &c, may be obtained of London : G EORGE K ENNING, 16, Great K ENNING ' Queen-st., W.C Chief Office, London , the latter crossed London Joint Stock Bank' i Secretary. rpHE MASONIC AND MILITARY A special comp liment has been paid Bro. W. J. What is wanted is that brethren who propose candi- 1 ORDERS OF KNIGHTS OF ROME Hughan , of Torquay, in his election as honorary dates should have some strong evidence of the respon- AND Of member of the " Cyrene " Preceptory, Toronto, on sibility which attaches to those who offer to introduce December 19th , 1890. One of the latest expressed new men into our ranks. Let them full y realise that THE RED CROSS OF CONSTANT1NE , K.H.S., wishes of the lamented Colonel W. ]. M'Leod Moore, the proposing of candidates is not a mere formal.ty, AND G.C.T. (Great Prior of Canadian Knight Templars) , which is of no greater consequence than pulling on ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST. was that his old and attached friend should thus be their gloves or arranging their neckties. Let them honoured , and the members of this distinguished understand that though it may be very desirable they COI-O NEI. S IR FRANCIS BURDETT, BART., preceptory lost no time in carrying out the desire of should obli ge an outside friend by becoming his M. HI. Grand Soverei gn and Grand Commander of St. John. their beloved chief. sponsors, it is still more desirable, indeed necessary, BARON D S FERRIERES , that they should oblige their friends inside the lodge M. Eminent Grand Viceroy and Deputy Grand Commander by recommending as candidates only men whom they of St. John. We beg to thank Bro. Lieut.-Col. Gough , Prov. know to be of good report. Let them understand and Grand Master of Staffordshire, for the copy he has act upon this, and we venture to think the experiment ANNUAL ASSEMBLY kindly sent us of the letter he recently addressed to THE of an Inquiry Committee will be as unnecessary as it is the lod ges in his province on the subject of our ritual. OV THE . undesirable. GRAND IMPERIAL CONCLAVE We understand his views have been very favourably received outside as well as within the limits of his WILL HE 11 OLD EN AT I he Philadelphia Keystone of the 24th ult. contains authority, and we hope to be able to offer a few re- MARK MASONS' HALL, GT. QUEEN ST., W.C, a full account, to which we have briefly referred in a marks with reference to them next week. O N MONDAY, MARCH 2 ND , 1S91, former issue, of the attempt successfully made six At FIVE o'clock in the Afternoon. days previously at Chicago, III., to graft skin cut from Many of our readers are probab ly aware that the living human beings on the thigh of a Sir Knight Nominations for Grand Senate, Executive Committee, late Mr. Bradlaugh , junior M.P. for the borough of Dickason , of the St. Bernard Commandery, K.T., of and Grand High Almoner's Fund to be sent to the Grand that city. The latter had some time previously had a Recorder before 16th February . Northampton , was once upon a time a Freemason, cancer removed from his thigh, but the wound caused ANQUET will be provided at Half-past Six o though it is so many years since he threw up his con- A B 'clock. a surface Tickets, One Guinea each; and it is requested that every nection with the Craft that the fact has probably been by the incision was so wide and deep, exposing Knight Companion intending to dine will forward his name overlooked or forgotten. It may not, however, be so of over 140 square inches, that nature was unequal to to the Grand Recorder with as little delay as possible. generally known that by his death the Royal Masonic the task of healing it. Hence the experiment of Knights will not be admitted unless they appear in the Institution for Boys friend and grafting the skin of some of the lower animals was of their rank in the Order has lost a staunch insignia , Kni ghts of St. John in then expressed White Sashes. generous supporter. Of late years Mr. Bradlaugh attempted but failed. The surgeons CHAS. FRED. HOGARD, had found it necessary on sundry occasions to seek a the opinion that if the experiment was tried with Ouui d Recorder and Registrar-General . remedy at law against people who had libelled him. human skin , it might prove a success and the patient's 16, Great Queen-street, W.C. These cases were generally settled in his favour, and a life be saved. On hearing this, the whole of the sum of money as a kind of solatium for his wounded members of the St. Bernard Commandery, which is T HE GENERAL STATUTES OF THE ORDER , with about 300 strong, offered to submit themselves to the an Appendix and Engravings of the and Regalia— honour was paid over to the late honourable member. Jewels Arrangements were according ly made and Price, Cloth, is. Gd.—can be obtained of the G RAND But to his credit, be it said, Mr. Bradlaugh, though operation. , R ECORDER , I C, Great Queen-street. commonly reputed to be far from a rich man, never used after a selection had been made fro m the members, a any of this money for his own Instead of square inch of cuticle was cut from the left arm of 146 VOLUME OF THE purposes. NEW this he handed over the amount to our Boys ' School, and templars, and transferred to the thigh of the patient, "FREEMASON. " by his successive donations had thus constituted him- The hope is entertained that the experiment will be successful. The sacrifice is in every way honourable NOW READY, bound in cloth, lettered , price us., self a Patron of that Institution. To the end of Vol. XXV. of "The Freemason." December, 188S, he had given to it over £60, and was to the members of the St. Bernard Commandery. a Vice-President ; in 188 he gave a further ^100, and London: G EORGE K ENNING , I C& I6A, Gt. Oueen-st., W.C. 9 became a Vice-Patron ; last year he added to his THE SCOTTISH GRAND LODGE IN INDIA. fto Correaponfcents , previous payments ,£5 2 ios., and thus became a Patron. The annual convocation of the Grand Lodge of All * * * in India , otherwise known as the W. A. asks us to give the origin and derivation of the Scottish Freemasonry ' Hall word " Skivet." Our correspondent must certainl y mean We heartily congratulate our worthy Melbourne St. Andrew's Festival, was held at Freemasons , sliirret, a tool which we should imag Clare-road, Byculla, on Saturday, the 29th November, ine every Mason is contemporary, the Australasia n Keystone, on the con- familiar with , but for W. A.'s benefit we quote the follow- 1890 , for the installation of the Grand Officers for the ing from Kenning 's " Masonic Cyclopaedia," Skirret.— clusion of its third annual volume. It has no doubt ensuing year. The M.W.G.M., Sir Henry Morlar.d, " One of the working tools of a Master Mason , with a most had to bear those trials which fall to the lot of nearly having been suddenly called away to Calcutta the same appropriate moral teaching, but delivered in lod ge." every Masonic journal at the outset of its career. evening on official business, was unable to preside. Bro. K. R. Cama opened the Grand I he following communications unavoidably stand over: But it appears to have been conducted from the very The Depute G.M., , Lodge, and installed Bros. J. W. Smith and P. N. t' liAH- LODGES— beginning not only in a spirit of comp lete independence , Wadia as Depute and Substitute G.M.'s respectively. Royal Lodge of Faith and Friendshi p, No. 2}o ; South Saxon , but with great tact and judgment. It has had the courage No . 311 : Lion , No. 3.3; Scarsdale , No. 681 ; Nelson , No. 700 ; The Depute G.M. then installed the undermentioned Newall , No. 1134; Corinthian , No. i2cS: Duke of Edinburg h , of its opinions ; its news, so far as we are in a position to No. Grand Officers : 1259 ; Kennington , No. 13S1; St. l eciha , No. 1(136; jud ge has been invariab l Caxton , No. 1853 • Asricola , No. 1991 ; St. Botol ph , No. 2020 : , y trustworthy; and the con- Bro. A. W. Seabrooke S.G.W. St. Nicholas , No. 2259 ; and Zetland-in-the-liast . fidence with which it appears to have inspired its M ARK — „ G. W. Roughton J.G.W. Royal Sussex Lodge, No. 7$. readers is bearing good fruit in the extended support it „ Capt. C. D. Wise ...... G. Sec. Royal Savoy Lod ge, No. 355. is receiving from the lodges and brethren in Victoria „ B. V. Kirtikar G. Treas. Consecration of the Merse Lod ge of Mark Masters , No. 425. -Maj. C. K. Kirtikar ... S.G.D. Annual Meeting of the Committee of Petitions Province of Devon. and Tasmania. For its own sake, therefore , as well „ Surg. „ H. M. Chichgar J.G.D. \\ e have again to ask the indul gence of our good friend s who as for its strenuous advocacy of everything which either «> regularl „ F. W. Stevens G. Architect. y furnish us with reports of the meetings of Lod ges of directly or indirectl instructi on for the omission of a large number from our columns y affects the well-being of Free- ,, Ruston M. Chichgar ... Asst. G. Sec. »»s week owing to more than ordinary pressure of matter. masonry, we wish it a long continuance of public „ A. F. Solon G. Jeweller. favour. ,, K. N. Kabrajee Asst. G. Jeweller. ,, C. Anderson G. Bible Bearer. C. Kambatta G. ZendAvestaBr. We learn , however with very great regret from its „ J. , , ,, Damodhur Nathoobhai ... G. Gita Br. issue in December last, that a dispute between two pro- „ F. F. Pickard Chief G.D. of C. minent Melbourne Masons, in which our contemporary ,, Pallonjee Nusserwanjee ... 3rd G.D.C. is concerned , has been referred to a court of law and S. Lamb , » ?; ] G. S.B.'S. that the case will in all probability be tried some time „ D. D. Curranee ) SATURD AY EBRUARY , F 7, 1891. during the present month. We know nothing what- „ J. Hindle 2nd G. Std. Br. „ Hartley Pres. G. Stwd. - - -?• - - — ever of the circumstances J. , beyond what we have read ,, Currimbhoy Ebrahim ... 3rd G. Marshal. of them in the columns of the Australasian flDasonic IRotes. Keystone, „ W. Tata J or of the p laintiff and defendant brothers. We are „ H. G. Meakin j deep ly concerned to hear that any differences between ,, Ruttonsha Dadabhoy ... [ p <- , , We warmly sympathise with the members of the „ C. H. F. Underwood , M.D. \ ~' """""• u'e and Masons should , in any circumstances, be referred for Calder Lodge, No. 458, Goole, on the serious „ N. D. Bhada | settlement to a court of law, and we trust that though °« they have sustained by the conflagration of their ,, Fazil Janmahomed J the attempts hitherto made to settle this dispute have ''asonic Hall , furniture , clothing, warrant, Royal Arch E. F. Underwood , M.D. ... G. Purst. failed , a way will be found of determining it without W. Watson G. Tyler. carter, &c. We understand that the fire of last „ J. invoking the aid of the law. large attendance of Masons of the "ursday week has destroyed all their effects, and that There was a lu Scotch as well as of the Eng lish Constitutions. After records, as well as the regalia, have been consumed. the appointment of Grand Committees and Grand The Australasian Keystone is but echoing sentiments Auditors, an adjournment was made to the banqueting 1]e province ofof West Yorkshire ofhas photogra phic we have again and again expressed, when it says that hall. ^Productions all the warrants the 7s W. Smith presided , and the usual toasts of lod ges ! lod ges cannot be too careful in the admission of candi- Bro. J. hls excellent obligation and courtesy were proposed , and responded idea was started by Bro. Watson , the dates. We do not like the h onorary idea.which has been adopted by to in some very able speeches. librarian , adopted by the province, and the 10 the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts, and which our worthy Songs were contributed at intervals by some of the e of the warrants are thus preserved and the contemporary appears to favour, ot having a committee more gifted brethren present. One zealous Mason con- Jfnes of the promoters duly chronicled. The members of investi gation or inquiry, whose business it will be to tributed, in addition to a song, 100 rupees to the Scottish '' - ° 458 will thus have the satisfaction of seeing a inquire into the antecedents of those seeking admission Masonic Benevolent Fund , which is doing such an P rf *ent ative of their amount of good in this city by the education ol the defunct warrant , but not of their into i reemasonry. Indeed we do not see how such a R yal , orphans of Masons and by the maintenance of the Arch charter , as these, we believe, have not been p lan could be carried out, and we are very certain it widows. ^ ' 0ClUCed as y We can on, t|,e et y express the hope that would meet with the most strenuous opposition in this A very pleasant evening was spent, and the festival senous loss is wholly covered by insurance. country if it were attemp ted. broke up at about 12 o'clock. crated on October 15th in the same year by Comp. C. Correspondence, L. Mason , P.P.G.H., the Provincial Superintendent— Comp. T. W. Tew—and a number of distinguished [We do not hold ourselves responsibl e for the opinions expressed —gr~r.-—— - Off ^ S^ HiH ^ S^^ Ia= ^^ ! by our correspondents , but we wish in a spirit of fair play to Masons, including Comp. M. C. Peck , North and East ^ all to permit—within certain necessary limits—free discussion.] Yorks , being present. The chapter loses everything it possessed, though fortunately it, like the lodge, is pro- gtJBroBgflflmiflBL THE FIRE AT THE AIRE AND CALDER tected by insurance. As I write I have before me a letter addressed to Craft fIDasonrp. LODGE ROOM , GOOLE. y our then D.P.G.M. in which he accords To the Editor of the " Freemason. me in 1883 b , his sanction to the conduct of our business in our new Dear Sir and Brother, METROPOLITAN MEETINGS. rooms. He says in the letter : " I can only say go on The Aire and Calder Lodge , No. , Goole, 458 and prosper. It would be better to have your rooms has b a fire which broke out in a shop on the ground Peace and Harmony Lodge (No. 60).- y visited b myself before I dedicated , and the terms on floor of the premises of which it occupied the second y This old lodge met at Freemasons' Hall, Great Queen- which you occupy them sent to Wakefield , and some street, on the 23rd ult. Among those present were Bros, and top floors lost well ni h everything it possessed— , g assurance that a removal is not likely to take place again E. Rogers, P.M. 1238, P.P.G.D. Middx., P.G.S., W.M. • charter, furniture , regalia, minutes, records, &c , besides in the lives of all of you. I can only congratulate the Slade, G.S.. S.W. ; Dr. W. Kempster, P.M., J.W.; Hi many gifts it had received from brethren , valued not Aire and Calder Lod on its apparent prosperity, and Young, P.M., P.G.S., Treas. ; F. Binckes, P.M., P.G.S. merel because of their intrinsic worth , but from fra- ge y to the members I wish success and happiness." Un- P.G.S.B., Sec ; R. Clowes, P.M., P.S.G.W. Sussex! ternal associations also. Many, too, of the brethren S.D. ; Capt. T. C. Walls, P.M., P.P.G.W. Middx., I D fortunatel the assurance then given , and which was . .! have lost their Masonic clothing and jewels, while y H. J. Lardner, P.M., P.P.G.D.C. Surrey, A.D.C. ; has been interfered with b the certificates in some cases have been destroyed. accepted by Bro. Tew, y Masteis, I.G. ; VV. Kempster, jun., Stwd. ; Altaian, fire of Wednesday last, and the brethren are again Once before has the lodge been threatened by fire. C.C, P.G.S., l.P.M. ; Barton, P.M., P.G.S. ; Chancellor, without a Masonic home. We have not yet met but Before it occupied the rooms in Boothe Ferry-road it , P.M., P.G.S. ; and others. Among the visitors were some hope that temporary arrangements will be made Bros. Wood , P.M. 102S; Lieut.-Col. Sedley, Lucknow had smaller rooms in Ouse-street (now the Goole Weekly , in due course a building of our India; De Luca, 101 ; Belsham, ; and Mostyn, 160S. Times Printing Office). Then a fire broke out in the with the view of having 733 own .—Believe me, fraternall y yours, The minutes of the previous meeting having been read shop underneath , and the building being filled with and confirmed , the ballot was taken on behal f of Mr. smoke, some of the men working on an upper storey H . T. GARDINER , P.M., P.P.A.G.D.C. (W.Y.) Alexander Andrade, but from unavoidable causes he was had to escape over the roof , which by this and other January 31. unable to attend to be initiated. Bro. Dr. Kempster, J.W., causes was broken in. In the minute book (now de- was unanimousl y recommended to the M.W.G.M. as Grand stroyed) is an entry somewhat to this effect : " The Steward for the year iSot-92. Bro. Masters, I.G., was brethren met as usual for lodge business, but finding elected to represent the lodge as Steward at the Festival of R.M.I, and the sum of five guineas was voted the lodge room open to the firmament on hi h separ- flDasonic Botes anb Queries. the for Boys, g , to head his list. It was also resolved unanimously that the ated without forming a lodge." The loss then was, 931] THE WILLIAM WATSON MS. election and installation meetings take place respectively in however, slight, and work was resumed a month later. the months of and October, instead of March and Few more interesting finds have been made of late June The lod ge premises at the Goole Market Hall were June as heretofore, and that the by-laws be amended first occupied in 1883 , and consisted of a lodge room , years in Freemasonry than the MS. copy of the Con- accordingly. banqueting room , preparing room , and smoke room stitutions so ably commented on in your last issue by The lodge was then closed, and the brethren adjourned (commonly called the kitchen), with small entrance Bro. Hughan. He is undoubtedl y ri ght in studying it to the banquet. hall. It was fitted up at great cost, several of the in conjunction with the Cooke MS., and the account Upon the removal of the cloth the W.M. gave the cus- but pertinentl brethren supplementing the funds of the lodge by in- of the Freemasons given by Plot in 1686. A careful tomary loyal and Masonic toasts briefly y. The proceedings which were throug dividual gifts. It was dedicated (during Bro. Ezra perusal of Plot will convince anyone that, although he , hout of a most agree- able nature, terminated at an early hour. Gooderid ge's year of office as W.M.) on December 14th , once mentions the document he saw as a " volume," he really meant a roll of parchment , because at other 1 883 , by Bro. Thos. W. Tew, J.P., then Senior Grand Faith Lodge (No. 141).—This ancient lodge laces he speaks of it as a " schrole " and " scrole." Deacon of England , and D.P.G.M. of West Yorks, p met at Anderton 's Hotel, Fleet-street, on the 27th ult., and who is now Prov. Grand Master of our province. Plot mentions two circumstances as contained in this when there were present , among others, Bros. W. Lang- I , on that occasion , had the p leasure of installing Bro. scroll which are not mentioned in any other MS. Con- dale, VV.M. ; Sheppard, S.W. ; Welch, J.W. ; VV. H. Wilson (now P.P.G.S.B. of West Yorks) in the stitution extant, viz., the tutor of St. Alban, St. Am- Carter, P.M , Treas.; W. Stuart, P.M., Sec ; Taylor, chair of King Solomon. We last used the lodge on phiball , and the approval of the rules of King Henry S.D. ; Ryan, J.D. ; Wetzlar, l.P.M. ; Sharp, Org. ; ; E. Hopwood Friday, January 23rd , when Bro. J. A. Bray, P.M., in VI. The new MS. mentions both these points , and Trott, LG. , P.M., P.P.G.S.B. ; C. Dairy, P.M.; Capt. Walls, P.M., P.P.G.W. ; R, the absence of Bro. C. Grant W.M., presided at a calls Amphiball St. Amphabell . thussomewhatapproach- , Jordan, P.M.; Fronvmholz, P.M. ; Coop, P.M.; Hudson, lod ge of emergency, and passed a seafaring brother , ing the corrupt rendering of " seynt adhabelle " given in the Cooke MS., and showing that my supposition P.M. ; Hakim , P.M.; and others. initiated in a Guernsey lodge, to the Second Degree. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and con- that these two were one was correct. It is however On Wednesday, the last meeting held on the premises , , firmed. The lodge was then closed, and the brethren was that of the Goole Local Board (which had a suite curious that the William Watson MS., after following adjourned to refreshment. of offices on the first floor) and when I and the other the Cooke so carefully for 600 lines should depart from A few toasts were given and duly honoured. members of the Board left the building at 10.20 there it just at the last , although giving the same matter , In giving " The Health of the W.M.," the l.P.M. said was no appearance of anything being wrong. Within but with additions. Now , the dates forbid the suppo- that, although Bro. Langdale had had no opportunity of little more than half an hour the fire broke out ; in sition that this should be the identical MS. which Plot showing what he could do as an exponent of Masonic ritual, lets than a quarter of an hour all saw, but I have little doubt that it is a copy of this yet he (the speaker) firmly believed that when that time approach to the arrived the W.M. would be equal to the occasion. He was lodge was cut off , and within a very short time we MS., and we may therefore consider one great puzzle of Masonic students as practicall a very genial—he might say a jolly—fellow, and he (the watched the devouring element ruthlessly sweeping y solved. But the l.P.M.) trusted that his year of office would be in every way away our Masonic home and all it contained . discovery of this MS. upsets some of the assertions in a success . Fortunately we are to a considerable extent covered my commentary on the Cooke MS. I there stated that The Worshi pful Master responded in a brief and modest by insurance, thoug h not wholly. Our greatest loss is the Cooke MS. had not served as a model for any sub- speech. The proceedings terminated shortly afterwards. that of our records , minutes, &c, while, of course , those sequent Constitution , that it had drifted into a back- brethren who had their clothing on the premises will water and never reached the ocean . We have here a Bedford Lod ge (No. 157).—The installation be losers to that extent individuall y. The lod proof that the Plot MS. and its offspring, the one under meeting of this old lod ge was held at Freemasons' Hall, on ge, I the gth ult., when there were present Bros. Vincent Larner, may add , met fur the first time at the Lowther Hotel , consideration , were directl y derived from the Cooke, and if not its daug hters, are, at least , great-grand- W.M.; J. C. Main, S.W., W.M. elect; Dr. Donovan, Goole, on the 12th Jul y, 1839, Bro. Charles T. laques J.W. ; E. F. Shoebridge, S.D. ; Joseph Bruton , J.D.; children. I rejoice that my assertion should be so soon being the first W.M. , and it was consecrated on Oct. Geo. Millen , Asst. Stwd. ; Thomas Cubit, P.M., Past G. 141I1, l84 l . by Bro. C. Lee, the first D.P.G.M. of West falsified , because it gives the Cooke a higher place than Purst. ; S. Millis , P.M., Stwd. ; I. T. Briggs, Treas. ; Yurks. The warrant was granted by H.R.H. the Duke it held before, but the puzzle is rather intensified , and W. Liddall , P.M., Sec ; John Soper, P.M.; T. Walton , the of Sussex , G.M. (the lod ge being then numbered 672, question arises—" Why have so few of this particular P.M.; and Arthur Toms. altered to 458 in 1863), and was signed by H. John famil y turned up ?" Even the above remarks are, I The lodge having been opened, the minutes of the last Spencer Churchill , D.G.M. , and W. H. White. Grand fancy , uncalled lor, because Bro. Hughan seems to have lodge were read and confirmed , during which a very happy Secretary. We little thought when Bro. H. said all that can profitabl y be said in a small space upon incident cropped up, viz., the conferring upon Bro. Walto n, Wilson , P.M., an honorary membershi of a P.M., P.P.G.S.B., acting as Installing the subject , and it only remains for me to congratulate p, with the full privilege Master on De- subscribing member in recognition of the able and efficient cember , the West Yorkshire Library upon its great acquisition. 14th last handed the warrant to the incoming services he had rendered the lodge during the many Master , Bro. Charles Grant , that we had looked upon G. W. SPETH. years he had been a member. The Auditors' report was it almost for the last time. Fortunately it was photo- then presented and accepted, the balance in the hands graphed some time ago, and we shall be able to obtain 932J A CURIOUS MS. of the Treasurer being about double that of previous a copy of it. years. The lodge was heartily congratulated upon its In a catalogue of " Valuable Books Manuscri During the half century of its existence we may , pts, prosperous condition. The installation of the incoming and Literary Curiosities " on sale b fail ly claim that the lodge has had a useful and honour- , y Mr. J. E. Cornish , Master was then proceeded with, and the ceremony 16, St. Ann 's-square, Manchester, the following occurs. was performed by the outgoing Master, Bro. Larner, in a able career, having received into its fold a large number (Italics , &c, as original) -. " Manuscript —466 Form of manner which reflects the highest credit upon him, the work of good and worthy Masons (its membershi p is now Installation of a fraternity of SHOEMAKERS of being done in a most impressive manner. The newly-in- nearly So), and , seeing the many demands upon it as a NUREMBERG, containing a burlesque oath similar to stalled Master then appointed and invested his officers as lodge in a seaport, aiding the Charities to the best of follows : Bros. Dr. Donovan , , the Horns at Highgate. MS. on a block used for dub- S.W. ; E. F. Shoebridge its ability. It has met in four places, viz., the Lowther ; T. Biggs, P.M., Treas. (he having again been bing a new member by striking on the head f loriated J.W. J. Hotel , the Sydney Hotel , the Ouse-street Rooms, and the ; re-elected to that post) ; Wm. Liddle, P.M., Sec ; J- capitals in the style of the Nuremberg Chronicle. T3..„L__ c T~\ . A -u rp r r\ _ r * n/r-ii i r. . rooms at the Market Hall Buildings ; it took a promi- Burton , S.D. ; Arthur Toms, J.D. ; George Millen, I.G.J F OLIO morocco brass mounts. nent part in the ceremonies of lay ing the foundation , £3 3s. Hans Sachs John Soper, P.M., D.C ; S. Millis, P.M., and Percy J- was a member of this Guild. The morocco stones of St. John 's (Parish) Church and Christ Church covering Chiosso, Stwds. ; and G. Longstaff , Tyler (re-elected). cannot be as old but the block itself was The W.M. then presented to the l.P.M. a Master's (Congregational) ; it entertained Provincial Grand , inflicted upon Past him ." I consider this souvenir of the " " jewel, previousl y voted by the lodge, also a little surprise Lodge in 184 1, J S65, and 1870. The lodge room just olden tyme should be acquired for some Masonic collection ; not packet in the shape of a Past Master's collar, with a silver destroyed was deservedl y admired by visiting brethren , for practical use, for evidentl Hans Sachs died after jewel attached, which had been subscribed for by a number and in it have been cordially welcomed not only the y the ceremony ! but simp ly as a portion of the members as a further mark of good feeling. Provincial Grand Master , the Deputy Provincial of the effects of I he business of the lodge soon afterwards terminating', old and extinct Guilds. Grand Master, and other illustrious Masons of our own the brethre n aujourned next door to the Freemasons W. HUGHAN. province, but brethren of rank and influence from all J. Tavern , where a very excellent banquet was served, after parts of the globe. The Aire and Calder Lodge is the which the usual loyal and other toasts were given and mother lodge of the one recentl A CURIOUS ENTRY. responded to in that hearty manner which distinguishes the y formed at Thorne 933J c (St. Nicholas No. and the brethren Bedford Lodge. The speeches being interspersed by soni , 2259), of that lodge In J. S. Courtney's " Guide to Penzance " (1845) ital music under the conductorshi 5) have throug h one of their number—Bro cap p of Bro. Colling . John Constable, under '' 1691-2 " it is stated in the Corporation assisted by Mr. Lloyd and Miss Alice Sugden. J.W. (also W.M. Isle of Axholme Lodge, No. 14 82^ Records that 4s. was paid for " drinking unnion with Among the numerous visitors present in the lodge were Crowle)—hastened to place at our disposal their lod ge the bretheren," and in a note appended the reference is Bros. Herbert J. Roach , l.P.M. 55; G. Baker, W.M. elect room , furniture , &c. declared to be to the " Free Masons," as likewise another 10S ; George Reed, S.W. 1695, J.W. 1910; T. A. Maple. In connection with the s lodge, in 1885 a Royal Arch extract respecting the payment of £^ is. fid. for ex- John Capper Lodge; H. Long, 79; and F. C. Ohlfeldt,5 ' chapter was formed b y companions who had chiefly penses on returning from "Colonel Godolphin 'sfuneral , (No. 186) installa- belonged to the Wakefield Chapter, No. 495. The the bretheren being present." Bro. Hughan , who has Lodge Of Industry .—The tion meeting of this lodge was held at Freemasons' Hal') warrant was granted by H.R.H. the Prince of Wales , been appealed to, considers the entries refer to some on Tuesday, the 27th ult. After the dispatch of form1 on August 5th , 1885, and the First Princi pals were Guild or Fraternity ' at Penzance in 1691-2, and not to business, Bro . John Blount Sherring, l.P.M., in the un- Comp. E. T. Clark, P.P.G.R., Z.; myself , H. ; and the Free Masons. I am anxious for more particulars. n' Comp. Ezra Gooderid avoidable absence of Bro. Nicholas Cornock, W.M.j ' ge, J. The chapter was conse- CHISHOLM. stalled Bro. Stewart Melville Banker, P.G. Std. Br. HertS) VV., as VV.M. for the ensuing 12 months, the ceremony jewel in recognition of his able services rendered during the J. E. Overed, l.P.M. 179S; Geo. Clarke, P.M. 1950 ; A. S I.G. P.M. arid addresses being most ably and impressively rendered. past year. The LP.M. having suitably returned thanks, VV. Gerrard, 204S ; D. Watson, 30S, P.P.G.D. The VV. M. invested his officers as follows : Bros. J. B. Messrs. R. S. Parker and G. Buzzard were initiated into Devonshire ; and G. VV. Brumell , 1414. Sherring, LP.M. (for Bro. Nicholas Cornock) ; J. VV. Freemasonry by the VV.M. Other business having been The minutes of the previous meeting having been read ("•-over, S.W.; G. F. Spencer, P.P.G.S. Surrey , j.W. ; transacted , including the proposition of several candidates and confirmed, Bro. R. Fisher Young, P.M., Sec, took the VV H. Hook , P.M., Treas. ; \V. S. Page, P.M., Sec ; for initiation , the lodge was formally closed. chair, and proceeded to install Bro . I. E. Cussans, W.M. Apel t, S.D. ; T. M. Wood, J.D. ; S. Earl , I.G. ; VV. The brethren having been photographed, an excellent elect, as Master for the ensuing year, the ceremony being E. y and impressivel VV. VVestley, P.M., D.C ; and E. Owers and C. H. O. banquet was enjoyed by all present. very abl y rendered. Bro. Cussans then Chapman , Stewards. The customary toasts were subsequently given , but brevity appointed as his officers for the ensuing year Bros. S. Among the visitors present were Bros. VV. E. Gompertz , was the order of the evening, a capital programme of music Tryon , S.W. ; G. Blizard Abbott, J.W. ; VV. K. Hopkin, P.M., Treas. ; Charles Gray, P.M., Sec. ; F. Thompson P M-, Sec S67, P.P.G.D. Herts ; J. Wiseman, 1716; W. being supplied by Miss Emily Lorkin , Messrs. VV. Austin , Havnes Dunn , S.W. 1298 ; Phili p Sharpe, P.M. S69, Pettengell and J. W. J. Clark, and Bro. E. Frisby, Org. S.D. ; F. C. Collingwood, J.D.; R. F. Young, P.M., pp G.S.B. Herts ; F. H. Tibbitts, P.M. 1950; J. E. Bro. Hampden Evans was very successful in his humorous D.C. ; VV. H. G. Ball , P.M. 45, A.D.C. ; R. W. Old- Overed, LP.M. 170S ; V. O. Clowes, 13S1; VV. F. Garrod , recitation entitled " Rare Readings." field , LG. ; VV. F. Chifferiel, Stwd. ; and R. W. Goddard, \> M. i677 : G- Phillips, 157 ; A. Cohen, S.W. iSS ; P. Bro. W. Beasley, I.P.M., in proposing "The VV.M.," P.M. 65, Tyler. A ballot for a Life-Governorshi p to one Frantz. LG. iSS; John Heale, 45 1 J- L Cantle, P.M. said that was the first time he had had the privilege of of the Charitable Institutions resulted in the prize being yrrell , proposing the health of Bro. H. Rich as VV.M., and he obtained by Bro. Holmes; Bro. Hopkins, P.M., Treas., ,79 , ; VV. T. T 1471; and T. Butt, P.M. 700. J. [hebanquet was held at the Holborn Restaurant. performed the task with a great deal of pleasure, which was appointed to represent the lodge on the Provincial The W.M., in proposing " The Queen ," said the reason would be shared by the brethren in receiving the toast. As Audit Committee, and Bro. R. F. Young P.M., Masons responded so heartily to that toast on all occasions the W.M. had led the way with short speeches, he (the D. of C, on that of the Hertfordshire Masonic was not only because her Most Gracious Majesty was the LP.M.) would simply ask the brethren present to receive Charity Association ; and the Trustees, officers , and Com- lirst lady in the land, but she was also the daughter of a the toast with enthusiasm. mittee of the Gladsmuir Benevolent Fund having been Mason, all her uncles but one were Masons, all her sons but Bro. J. H. Rich, VV.M., said he was much obli ged to the appointed , lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned one had been made Masons, and her grandsons were LP.M. for the kind way in which he had placed the toast to the banquet under the presidency of Bro. J. E. Cussans, following in their father's footsteps; thus her Majesty was before them, and also to the brethren for their kindl y re- VV.M., who was supported on his right by the R.W. Prov. ever surrounded by Masons of rank and eminence. ception of it. As they were all aware that was a very proud Grand Master and Bros. Carter, Baker, Watson.and on his in proposing the toast of "H.R.H. the Prince of Wales, moment for him to preside over such a prosperous lodge. left by Bros. Baxter, LP.M.; Martin , P.M. ; Gray, P.M., the M.W.G.M.," the W.M. said he felt sure that the pro- He felt the great responsibility attaching to the office , but Sec ; Young, P.M., D.C; and Hopkin , P.M., Treas. gress Freemasonry had made in recent years and its pre- he would try to carry out the duties in the best manner The usual toasts were duly honoured , the Provincial sent flourishing condition were in a great measure due to possible. If they took a responsible position they must Grand Master in acknowledging the compliment, very the attention , thought, and care bestowed on all matters make up their minds for plenty of work, and he was pleased cordially thanking the brethren for the heartiness of their relating to the Craft by the M.W. Grand Master. to hear several candidates proposed for initiation at the reception , and expressing his satisfaction at finding the The VV.M., in proposing "The D.G.M., the Earl of next meeting, as he hoped to have the ceremonies to per- lodge in so prosperous a condition. Lathom, and the other Grand Officers , Present and Past," form at every meeting. He hoped to give them satisfaction, In proposing The Health of the Past Masters " the referred to the noble work accomplished by the late Pro and should be proud to perform any work they might give VV.M. congratulated Bro. Baxter, his immediate pre- Grand Master, the Earl of Carnarvon, also to the good him to do. decessor, on the success which had attended him during his work being carried on by the Deputy Grand Master, and to "The Initiates " having been given, and replied to by year of office, and affixed to his breast the Past Master's the excellent way in which the Grand Officers always did Bros. Meakin, Parker, and Buzzard , jewel, which had been unanimously voted him by the lodge their duty. The Worshi p ful Master gave " The Visitors," and said in recognition of his services and the uniform kindness and The l.P.M., Bro. J. B. Sherring, in a most felicitous they were favoured with the attendance of many distin- courtesy he had shown to the members. manner proposed the toast of "The VV.M.," who, in re- guished brethre n from other lodges. The members were " The Health of the VV.M. " was received with great sponding, thanked the brethren for the many kindnesses pleased to welcome 34 visitors, and hoped to see them all on enthusiasm , and appropriatel y acknowledged, while the he had always received from them, and which that evening a future occasion. toast of "The Masonic Charities " resulted in Bro. J. B. had culminated in enabling him to reach the summit of his Bro. C. H. Halford, VV.M. 1607, said he felt diffident in Poole vdlunteering his services as Steward at the approach- Masonic ambition—the chair of his mother lodge. responding for the large array of visitors, as his powers of ing Festival of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution. The Worshi pful Master proposed " The Health of the speech were not great enough to do it justice. He thanked The pleasures of the evening were greatly enhanced by Visitors," and referred to the great pleasure it always gave Bro. Olley, P..VI., for affording him the opportunity of the songs contributed by Bros. Gray, Baxter, Mason, Old- the Lodge of Industry to welcome visitors, both at labour visiting the lodge for the first time, and was glad to be sup- field , and others, while Bro. Haskins presided with his and also at refreshment. ported by several brethren of his mother lodge—Loyalty— usual ability at the piano. The toast was responded to by Bros. Gompertz, P.M. ; on whose behalf he wished the Duke of Connaught Lodge P. Sharpe, P.M.; Cooke, P.M.; and others. a most happy and prosperous year. He felt sure every BERKHAMPSTEAD. 's entertainment The toasts of " The Installing Master," "The Past visitor had appreciated the evening , and Berkhampstead Lodge (No. 504).—The Masters," "The Treasurer and Secretary," and " The particularly the manner in which Bro .'Beasley, LP.M., who was in many ways associated with the Loyalty Lodge and installation meeting was held at the Masonic Hall, to the Officers of the Lodge " were duly honoured , the VV.M. rear of the King 's Arms Hotel ing a well-deserved comp the lod ge of instruction, had rendered the installation , on Wednesday, the 28th pay liment to the Installing Maste r ult. Bro. S. R. Timson, P.S.G.D., VV.M., presided for his most impressive rendering of the ceremony. ceremony. , and was supported by Bros. A. Prudames, P.A.G. Sec, S.W., The Tyler's toast brought the proceedings to a close. Bro. Grace, P.M. 73, also returned thanks for the hearty reception accorded the toast. The admirable manner in VV.M. elect; A. W. Vaisey, P.G. Stwd., J.W. ; the Rev. The musical arrangements under the direction of Bro. A. johnson , P.M., P.P.G.C. Oxon and Herts, Chap.; F. VV. H. Hook, P.M., gave the greatest satisfaction. The which the VV.M. worked the initiation ceremony was a good omen tor the lodge during the coming year. O. Lane, P.M., P.P.G.S. of W., Treas. ; Chas. Bullock , artistes were Miss Dora Gill (Gold Medallist L.A.M.), P.M., P.P.G.R., The Worshi pful Master then said that as time was short P.G. Sec, Sec ; VV. Lowndes, P.G. Madam Saffell, Mrs. Fuller, Mr. VV. Fuller, Mr. A. F. Stwd., S.D. ; H. H. Cooper, I.G. ; T. Rowe Crofts, and Mr. C. G. Mottley . he would couple the toast of "The LP.M. and Installing J. , P.M., Master " with " The Past Masters, Treasurer, and P.P.J.CD., D.C ; W. H. Rowe, P.M., P.P.S.G.W., and High Cross Lodge (No. _The had all seen the ability G. Austin , l.P.M. 1130 , P.P.G.S. of VV. Leicestershire and 754). first Secretary." They displayed by the Rutland Stewards ; the Rev. C. meeting of the year of this old-established lod Installing Master, and were, gratified at the way he had , J. Langley, P.G. Org., ge was held Org. ; A. Pavett, Tyler; T. Graham Robinson at the Seven Sisters Hotel, Page Green, Tottenham, on performed his duties. They also knew how kind and genial , P.M., Wednesday, the 2Sth ult. The increase the Past Masters were and how read to assist at all times for P.S.G.W. ; H. J. Foster, P.M., P.P.S.G.D.; W. H. in members and , y Hobson P.M., visitors speaks well for the present W.M., Bro. L. E. the good of the lodge. Bro. Brand, P.M., had performed , P.P.J.G.W. ; R. H. Bookey, VV. Lovell, Wilson. Bunker, F. Dwi ht, W. Field A. F. Marsh The business of the lodge on this occasion consisted of the duties of Treasurer for many years, and the satisfactory J. g , , A. Clarke, E. H. Wagstaff , C. Gilbert, E. Layton the initiation of two members ; balloting for and accepting financial condition of the lodge proved how well he had J. J. , and H. two for the next meeting; the raising of a carried out his onerous task. He could not speak too Kemp. The visitors included Bros. T. S. Carter, P.M., Sec brother; the P.P.J.G.W. ; A. Baker W.M. appointment of a Steward to the Koyal Masonic Benevolent highly of Bro. Lorkin, P.M., Sec, who afforded them all 403, , 403, P.P.G.S.B. ; R, Bird , VV.M. S69, P.M. 2054, P.P.G.S.B.; L. Patterson , Festival, with a grant of £10 ios.; the gift of £5 to the assistance when required. widow of a deceased brother, and the usual Bro. VV. Beasley, LP.M., responded and "The Officers " VV.M. 1757 ; Duncan, J.W. 1757; E. C Mulvey, VV.M. routine. It , ; H. Nash seems approaching flattery to say that the VV.M. having been given , the Tylers' toast closed the proceedings. 2353 , W.M. 2136 ; S. P. Nash, W.M. 20SG , per- E. P. Debenham , W.M. P.G. Reg. ; Rev. formed the various ceremonies efficientl y (he being a Pre- 1479, O. C. P.M. 1 02 ceptor of a lodge of instruction), but they Cockrem, S , Chap. 404, P.P.G.C. Notts ; S. M. were rendered Segar; A. G. Collins, P.M. ; F. VV. with that genial kindness and feeling which only the initiated Farringdon Without Lodge (No. 1745). Wragg, 19S4 ; Rev. can realise. The generous praise of the brethren —This prosperous civic lodge met at the Viaduct Hotel, H. D. Macnamara ; Rev. H. Pope; S. Scott Young, P.M., tended to P.P.G.S.B. East Lanes. ; and W. E. Robbins. confirm this, and the expressions of commendation were Holborn , on the 26th ult. Among those in attendance were well deserved. Bros. R. Webber, VV.M.; T. Simpson, P.M., acting The minutes of the previous lodge having been read and The refreshment which followed labour was well served S.W. ; Nelson Prower , M.A., J.W. ; H. J. Lardner, confirmed , Bro. C. Bishop Chasteney, 100, was balloted foi with the hostess's best attention , and the visitors and P.M., P.P.G.D.C. Surrey, Treas. ; J. Young, P.M., and elected a joining member. Mr. F. John Lane having members thoroughly appreciated the efforts made for their acting S.D. ; P. N. Lardner, J.D. ; Capt. T. C. Walls, been balloted for and elected, was initiated, the ceremony comfort and enjoyment. The hospitality of the brethren P.M., P.P.G.W., D.C; H. Herbert, I.G. ; Bachoffner, being performed by his father, Bro. F. Q. Lane, P.M., to the visitors was quite marked. Stwd. ; Schultz, I.P.M.; and others . Treas. The chair was then taken by Bro! VV. H. Rowe, 1 he usual toasts were received and responded to. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and con- P.M., who very ably installed Bro. Prudames as VV.M. for Ihe Tyler's toast brought a happy evening to a close. firmed. Bro. Shapcott was passed to the Second Degree. the ensuing year. The following were appointed and in- 10 the old Past Masters this meeting was a reminder of The ballot was taken on behalf of Messrs. J. Evans, W. vested as officers : Bros. A. VV. Vaisey, S.W.; W. Lowndes, Weir earl R. Witt , and H. Harden for initiation, and for Bro. Ben- J.W.; Rev. A. Johnson, P.M., y days, and everything seemed to indicate the Chap.; F. 0.~ Lane, 'uture prosperity of the lodge. jamin Beach, S61, for joining. The ceremonies of passing P.M., Treas. ; C Bullock , P.M., Sec. ; H. H. Cooper, and initiation were ably carried out by the LP.M. S.D. ; G. Austin , J.D.; Rev. C. J. Langley, I.G. ; 1. ... Duke of Connaught Lodge (No. 1524).— Apologies for non-attendance were received from Bros. VV. T. Rowe, P.M., D.C ; C. J. Gilbert, Org. ; VV. H. • he installation meeting of this prosperous lodge was held H. Jackson, P.M., Sec. ; F. Kent, S.D. ; and others. Rowe, P.M., and J. Bunker, stewards; and A. Pavett, « Anderton's Hotel, Fleet-street, on Thursday, the 29th ult., The lodge was then closed, and the brethren adjourned to Tyler. The Worshi pful Master then presented Bro. Timson, when about So brethren attended. Amongst the members the banquet. LP.M., with the Past Master's jewel voted to him at the were Bros. W. Beasley, VV.M.; J. H. Rich, S.W. ; VV The usual toasts followed , and a most enjoyable evening previous meeting in recognition of his services in the chair. ^¦pson, J.W. ; VV. H. Brand, P.M., Treas. ; C Lorkin , was spent. The by-laws having been read , and the remaining busi- S P - W - R ers LG ' E T ness disposed of, lodge was closed, and the brethren Wv ¦ \' - A°;\ P °2 ' - > - J" "™bull , D.C \ ; i. Oakley, Stwd. ; A. R. Olley, P.M .; J. L. Payne adjourned to the banquet-room, where an excellent dinner ;•* .; VV. H. Lee, P.M., P.P.G.D. Middx. ; A. FeTar PROVINCIAL MEETINGS. was served by Bro. H. Kemp, of the King's Arms Hotel. 1 tl\I. ¦ U n.^« n „ TD T\T . n> I"l _l_l- n i» if t .. "'S'™"!» L -"l - > «•• roiaii, r.m.j and others, Bro. the Rev. C. J. Langley had charge of the musical VL-Vters : Br. ''i ros. G.Cunvmington, 1607 ; A. G. Smyth , 1364; BARNET. arrangements, and the usual toasts were proposed and n received with due honour iV n .°, ' '3C4; Hampden Evans, 1636 ; VV. Devey, on; Gladsmuir Lodge (No. 1385).—The instal- , those of the new " VV.M. " an!f 00; S- T°ye SAV I32 F Carr P and " The Visitors " being greeted with very great r H.li ,? ' - 7>- > .M. 1607 lation meeting was held at the Red Lion Hotel on Friday, Halford , W.M. 1607 ; C. J. Smith- , 1C56; A. enthusiasm. ^clk; ;more . 6. the 30th ult. At the commencement of the proceedings ) I7o4 J.H. Gilbert, W.M. ,050j L. Lewis, Bro. T. H. Martin , Prov. G.S.B., LP.M., presided , in the In the course of the evening the newly-made brother, F. J. Hi n59,? ; S - Uarf°°t > 2°4S ; F. Dunstan , S.D. 1326; unavoidable absence of Bro. J. H. Baxter, W.M., who was, Lane, was warmly congratulated by the members on having ' e J' D - I9i ; J- L°cke 395 ; J. H. Baker however, present later in the evening, the following officers entered a lod ge in which his grandfather was initiated on o l W,Ilesw-,'i , n rV ' the day of its consecration (1st Kl 'I' > '-D- lS2° ; F- Lewes> '426 ; J. McLaren and members being in attendance, namely: Bros. J. E. January, 1S45), and of which 05 he was a P.M. and Treasurer of n- w ,i ,J - Lary> P'M- lC°7' i- H- W- Grace, P.M. Cussans, P.M. 403, P.P.S.G.W., S.W. and VV.M. elect ; many years' standing at Jarr W 7I3 ; Wl W- Lee SAV the time of his death in 1SS9, and in which his father like- others ° ' ' > 23Sl; and S. Tryon , J.W.; VV. K. Hopkin , P.M., P.P.G.S.B., Treas. ; R. Fisher Young, P.M., P.P.J.CD., Sec; G. wise was initiated , and is a present Past Master and S ms °P ened > the minutes were confirmed, and Blizard Abbott, S.D. ; F. Thompson , Treasurer. t\t 1udltors% J.D. ; Charles Gray, M« f. report received and adopted. Mr. VV. A. P.M., P.P.G.S.B., D.C ; R. VV. Oldfield, A.D.C. ; F, ELLESMERE. Was then initiated by Bro. Beasley, W.M., who C Collingwood, LG.; W. H. G. Ball P.M. tW '" S < - , 45, Stwd. ; BrOWnJoW Lodge (No. 2(31).—The annual man' '" !fu Br°- J - H - R,ch as WlM - in a very ab'e R. VV. Goddard , P.M. 05, Tyler ; T. S. Carter, P.M. festival and installation meeting e following of this lodge was held at the invi>ri 1' r. officers were appointed and 403, P.P.J.G.W. ; J. Brittain , P.M., P.P.J.G.W. ; Geo. Town Hall , on Friday, the ult., Br s W Simpson S.W. ; 23rd when Bro. A. J. P. \V 1-1 « ? - - , J. Robinson, J.W. ; Askew, P.M., P.P.S.G.D. ; J. P. Euerby, P.M., P.P.G.D.; Child was installed W.M. for the ensuing year. ' ,V BrantL P.M. Treas. ; C Lorkin , P.M., Amongst W Sec. ; P H. J. Tibbatts, VV. j. Marshall , John Curnow, J. B. Poole, the members of the lod ge present were Bros. IT. R. Giles Urn- . Yir™' „ , ¦>¦ ilu »uu11; J.c ; 1- t'risDy, VV. Anneveld, h. G. Mason, B. Spicer, and VV. F. P.G. Stwd., VV.M. ; K. G. Salter ' r 0alde' , P.S.G.W., LP.M. ; A Tom - , ; y' ,-G- H - Pearse > D - c- w! Chifferiel. There were also present as visitors Bros. T. J. P. Child, S.W. ; W. Norris s™ Ml Archer Stwds' , P.M. i 757, P.P.G. P.M V? ' "' and J- J- Marsh , F. Halsey, M.P., Prov. G.M. ; Alfred Baker, VV.M. 403, Std. Br. Herts, J.W. ; J. VV. Lawrence, Treas. ; y Tne customary addresses having been VV. I cfFerf;,, 1 , /. P.P.G.S.B. ; E. P. Debenham , W.M. 1479, Prov. Grand Ogg, P.M., P.G.S. of W., S.D. ; A. C. Minshall, F. y ,d?llvered by Bro - Beasley, l.P.M., he was pre- Reg.; H. Weinberger D.C. senteVlUl and , 1540 ; A. Graddaye, 179s ; Povey, A. Minshall, D. P. Crittall, and A. Evans, Tyler. invested by the VV.M. with a Past Master's F. Haskins Org. J. , 1634; J. H. Mathews, S.W. 104 : Amongst the visitors present were Bros. J. Maclardy, P.M., P.P.G.D. ; Dr. Aylmer Lewis, P.S.G.D. ; H. 1. Broster, J. Lunde, P.P.G.S. of VV. ; J. E. Williams, peace, harmony, and welfare of the lodge during his year of L P.M., Parsons, W.M. 1432 , P.P.A.G. Sec ; VV. Adams, P.M. P.M.; A. Willings, P. G. Hiller, J. Ingleby, J- W. Wal- office. He congratulated Bro . T. Smith , jun., upon 117, P.G. Stwd. ; B. Blower, W.M. 117; T. Plimley, 117; worth , and T. Salmon. Visitors : Bros. A. IT. Williams, the working of the ceremony of installation, and thanked and others. P.M., P.G. Org. ; E. Bigoe Bagot, P.P.G. Chap. ; Richard him for the impressive way the charges were rendered, and Several members of the lodge, including Bros. Stanley Newhouse, P.G.Sec, Cheshire ; Walter Campbell , 654; H. concluded by hoping that the officers of the lodge would Leighton, M.P., P.P.S.G.W. ; the Hon. G. T. Kenyon, Salisbury, LP.M. C54 ; A. Hopkinson , P.G.S. of VV. j VV. co-operate with him and render the success of the lodge M.P., Capt. Armitage, E. K. Bickley, R. II. Ward , and Alcock, P.M. 191 ; J. McLaren , P.P.S.G.W.; H. Nail, complete. others, were unavoidably absent. W.M. 1735 ; John Chadwick ; VV. T. Allitt, P.M.; J, The next toast was received with great enthusiasm , it After the usual business of the lodge, including a satis- R. Huddleston , 10G1 ; E. G. Lingard, P.P.J.G.W.; VV. being "The Health of the LP.M., Bro. VV. J. Pond ," factory report from the Finance Committee, had been dis- Wildgoose, P.P.G.T. ; IT. Bratt, P.P.G.D.C ; Jos. proposed by the VV.M. in eulogistic terms, in doing which posed of , Bro. A. J. P. Child was presented , and dul y in- Fletcher, W.M. 993 ; S. Studd, P.M. 1735 ; C. Hobbins , he congratulated the LP.M. on the excellent way he had stalled as W.M. for the ensuing year in a most effective VV.M. 44; A. R. Rogerson ; T. Rostren, 1140 ; A. conducted the lod ge during the past 12 months, which had and impressive manner by Bro. H. R . Giles, the Installing Tysoe, P.M. 1534; J. R. R. Jeffery, 1 140 ; and S. E, been to the satisfaction of the brethren generally, but Master, who also delivered the addresses to the W.M., Jupp, P.M., P.G. Org. although they could appreciate such services , actions could Wardens, and brethren. Bros. K. J. Salter acting as S.W., speak louder than words. It was therefore his (the VV.M.'s) VV. J. Ogg, as J.W., and W. Norris, as I.G., ably assisted Minnehaha Lodge (No. 2363).-—The regular duty to present Bro. Pond , the I.P.M., with a handsome in the ceremony, and presented the working tools. The meeting of this lodge was held at the Victoria Hotel , on Past Master's jewel, subscribed for by the members of the newly-installed Master appointed and invested his officers Monday, the 2Gth ult., when there were present Bros. M. lodge, that it might be emblematical of the esteem in which He (the W.M for the year as follows: Bros. H. R. Giles, LP.M.; W. Thomas, P.M., VV .M.; J. Wood, acting LP.M. ; S. he had been and was held by the members. .) J. Ogg, P.M., S.W.; VV. Norris, P.M., J.W. ; J. VV. Wrigley, S.W. ; F. W. Wollaston , J.W. ; C Harrop, also, on behalf of the members of the lodge, presented him Lawrence, Treas. ; H. R. Giles, P.M., Sec ; E. K. Treas. ; F. Hilton , Sec ; VV. Brabner, S.D. ; C. H. with a handsome illuminated address, and hoped Bro. Pond Bickley, S.D.; A. C. Minshall, J.D. ; K. G. Salter, Beever, J.D. ; G. R. Ward, I.G. ; H. Nail , D.C. ; E. would always look upon and consider such gifts as a token brethren of the lod P.M., D.C; F. Povey, I.G. ; A. Evans, Tyler ; and IT. Smith, Org. ; C. Mercer, Stwd.; J. B. Kirk, Tyler; of respect, esteem, and love of the ge. R. Giles, Charity Representative and Almoner. H. Geddes, H. W. Brockbank, F. W. Richmond , C. The following is the text of the illuminated address : After the close of the lodge, the brethren adjourned to the Duckworth, and ]. VV. Lloyd. Visitors : Bros. T. H. Black, " Presented to Bro. VV. J. Pond , P.P.G.S., with a Past Bridgwater Hotel, and sat down, under the presidency of the 1170; E. L. Littler, P.M., P.P.G.P. ; E. Broadbent, Master's jewel, by the following officers and brethren of token on new VV.M., to a rar/;p7r//c?banquetserved in Bro. Lawrence's P.M. 2109; J. Hill , P.M. 204 ; T. H. Gaggs, 2156 ; J. Perseverance Lodge, No. 213, as a fraternal his well-known style. Sutcliffe; and J. M. H. Blarney, 1C3 . retiring from the chair. January 20th, 1S91." (Here follow The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured , the names of the subscribers). Bro. Pond in response, thanked the brethren for their and a most enjoyable evening, enlivened by songs and reci- NORWICH. , tations, was spent. extreme kindness, not only in proposing and drinking his HALIFAX. Perseverance Lodge (No. 213).—The in- health, but for their kind presents, which he felt he was stallation meeting of this lodge was held on Tuesday, the unworthy of; he felt that it was only due to their respect to —The annual Festival Probit y Lodge (No. 61). 20th ult., at the Masonic Club, St. Giles-street, him. He so much rega rded the present that he should put ' Hall 47, of St. John the Evangelist was held at Freemasons , under auspicious circumstances. The lodge was opened by the illuminated address in such a consp icuous part of his St. Joh n 's-place, on Monday, the igth ult., for the purpose the retiring W.M., Bro. W.J. Pond, P.P.G. Stwd., assisted house that his descendants might hereafter look upon it of installing the newly-elected W.M., Bro. Walter Wright, by his officers. Among those present were Bros. Thomas and observe and equally respect it as he did. and the investment of his officers for the ensuing year. bmith, jun., P.M., P.G P.; George Kersey, P.M., P.P.G , The other usual toasts followed. This being the oldest lodge in West Yorkshire the annual , Purst. ; J. S. Offord, P.M., P.G. Treas. ; J. E. H. During the evening many excellent songs were rendered event is naturally regarded with a degree of importance in Watson, P.M., P.P.A.G.D.C. ; C. E. Sexton, P.M., by Bros. S. Cole, J.S. Offord, Gregory, A. N. Mann , VV. Freemasonry in this district, and the sister lodges are always P.P.J.CD. ; T. C. R. King, P.M., P.P.J. CD. ; W .J. Asker, VV. H. Cox, and others, accompanied by bios. well represented by the Worshipul Masters and two of their Butler, P.M., P.P.G.D.C ; Geo. Baxter, P.M., P.P.G. Gregory and S. Bennett. princi pal officers. The banquet was more numerously at- D. of C, P.P.S.G.W. ; J. W. Hyde, P.M., P.P.G.D.C; We congratulate the VV.M. on his accession to the chair, tended than usual to show the appreciation of the new G. V. Grummett , P.M. 1114 and 2237, P.P.A.G.D.C ; G. and hope he will have a successful year of office. W.M., thus endorsing by their attendance the unanimous W. Durndell , P.G. Stwd., W.M. elect; C. H. Rust, P.P.G. vote which had been given in favour of Bro. Walter Wright. Stwd.; G. Cole, G. D. Denchar, VV. Asker, J. Tench, H. Sincerity Lodge (No. 943). —The installa- The lodge was opened by Bro. Herbert Crossley, P.M., Cole, F. Pomeroy, G. E. Theobald, F. VV. Garwood, B. B. tion meeting of this lodge was held at the Masonic Club , as VV.M., and there were present Bros. T. VV. Tew, Morgan , G. F. Howard, John Cox, S. Bennett and R. 47, St. Giles-street, on Tuesday, the 27th ultimo , under P.M., , J. P.G.M. ; H. Smith, D.P.G.M.; Wm. Gaukroger, Pearson. Among the visitors were Bros. R. P. Novene, pleasing circumstances, the lodge being honoured by the P.P.G.D. ; Geo. Buckley, P.M., P.P.G.D.C ; Fredk. W.M. 52 ; A. Smith, W.M. ; VV. F. Stratford , P.P.G. presence of the newly-appointed D.P.G.M., Bro. Hamon Whitely, P.M., P.P.G.P.; Marshall, P.M., P.P.G.S.B.; 93 Stwd., VV.M., IT. Rosling, P.M., P.P.G.P., J. W. Browne, Le Strange, who isjiniversally respected in the province. and Belitzy, P.M., P.P.G.S.B. The representatives from P.M., P.P.G.P., J. H. Guyton. P.M., P.G.D.C, A. Sidell, The lodge was opened by the retiring W.M., Bro. other lodges were Bros. Hanson , W.M., and Woods, W.M. elect, A. G. Holmes, P.G. Stwd., T. H. Fiddy, and G. VV. G. Barnard, Prov. Grand Secretary, assisted by S.W. ; of St. James' Lodge; Hitchen , VV.M., Taylor, H.J. Howard, of S07; G. VV. G. Barnard, P.P.G.R., P.G. his officers , and the minutes of the previous meeting S.W., and Ehud Hanson, Hodson and Bailey, , Sec, VV.M. 943 ; VV. VV. Warner, P.P.G. Stwd., VV.M. ; were read and confirmed. Among those present were Bros. J.W., of De Warren Lodge. The ceremony of in- A. N. Mann, I.P.M., VV. H. Cox, P.M., P.P.A.G.D.C , C. Thorn , P.M., P.P.G.S.B. ; E. Orams, P.M., P.P.J. stallation was performed in a most impressive manner and Jesse Weyer, P.P.G. Stwd., of 1500 ; Hy. Milton G.W.; R. E. Thorns, P.M., P.P.S.G.D. ; E. Baldwin, b Bro. G. Buckley, P.M., P.P.G.D.C assisted b Bros. , y , y P.P.G. Stwd., W.M. 1S0S; Gregory, VV.M. S3S; E. P.M.; VV. R. Spowart, P.M., P.P.J. G.D.; J. Francis, J. W. Balme, P.M., and F. Fleming, P.M. The W.M. Hollidge, Tyler; and VV. Murrell , Asst. Tyler. P.M., P.P.G. Std. Br.; G. A. Fuller, P.M., P.P.G. Std . Br.; then invested his officers as follows : Bros. Wm. Cash, The minutes of the previous meeting were then read and H. J. Mills, P.M., P.G. Reg. ; T. Ballord , P.M.; |. H. LP.M. ; F. Buckley, S.W. ; F. Horton, J.W.; H. F. confirmed, after which the ceremony of installation com- Brid gman, P.M. 93, P.P.G. Reg. ; F. Thorns, VV.M. Wonnacott, Chap.; J. VV. Balme, Treas. ; R. Patchett, menced , the preliminary proceedings elect ; VV. F. Stockings, R. W. White, A. A. Markham, Sec. ; VV. Emmott ; VV. Dobson in open lodge being , S.D. ; A. Binns, J.D. , rendered by the retiring VV.M., Bro. VV. Pond P.P.A.G. Sec ; H. P. Crowe, C. B. Cross, T. J. M. I.G. ; G. H. Smith Asst. Secretary and Librarian ; R. M. J. , the , remainder being well performed by Bro. T. Smith , jun., Palmer, J. R. Ruymp, E. Hollidge, and others. Among Kerr, Dir. of Cer. ; James Duff, D.D.C ; S. Goodman , P.M. At the conclusion of the ceremony Bro. Durndell the visitors were Bros. Hamon Le Strange, P.M., P.P.]. Organist ; D. Patchett, Deputy Organist ; A. Scott, invested his officers as follows : Bros. VV. G.W., P.P.G. Treas., D.P.G.M.; R. P. Novene, VV.M., G. W. Baxter VV. Ackroyd H. Murgatroyd J. Pond, l.P.M. ; , , J. , VV. Broad- G. D. Denchar, S.W. ; C. H. Rust, ; Rev. G. T. R. Lake, Thos. J. Compton, and VV. P. Eversley, of 52; head , R. H. Singleton, G. Holdsworth, L. Crossley, and A. J.W. Carpenter, Chap.; T. C. R. King, P.M., Treas. ; G. V. Chas. Cunnell, P.M., P.P.S.G.D., J. L. N. Barnard, P.M., 0. Pulman , Stewards; J. Sagar, Tyler; and D. Rowley, Grummett, P.M., Sec. ; S. Cole Cubitt Page, C. L. Holden, P.G. Org., J. H. Brockbank , Asst. T ler. , S.D. ; J. Tench, J.D. ; y G. Baxter, P.M., D.C; W. Asker, Org. ;" H. Cole P.A.G. Sec, and H. J. Brookes, P.P.G. Org., of 93; G. The ceremony over, the usual banquet took place, at , LG.; F. VV. Garwood and G. E. Theobald , Stwds. ; and E. VV. Durndell , VV.M., and J. S. Offord, P.M., P.G. Treas., which the newly-installed W.M., Bro. VV. Wright, pre- Hollidge, Tyler. The ballot was of 223 ; James Strapcott, 246 ; VV. F. Stratford, P.P.G.S., sided, being supported by the P.G.M. and D.P.G.M. taken for and was unani- mous in favour of three candidates for Freemasonry— VV.M., Geo. Baxter, P.M., P.P.G.D.C, P.P.S.G.W., There was a numerous gathering of members of the Messrs. Henry Colman J. VV. Browne, P.M., P.P.G.P., A. Sidell, W.M. elect, lod John , Herbert Richard Downes, ge and visiting brethren. Ihe usual loyal and Masonic and Alfred Shilling, and the W.M., Geo. Theobald, A. G. Holmes, P.G.S., and T. Fiddy, ol toasts were given and dul honoured. Bro. Durndell , in an y excellent and correct manner, performed the S07 ; Jacobi Herz, 1435 ; VV. VV. Warner, P.P.G.S., Bro. A. Arnold, P.M., proposed " The Army, Navy, and ceremonv of initiation. After other lodge business had been transacted, W.M., F. Mills, P.M., P.P.G.S.B., C. Campling, P. P. Reserve Forces," which was responded to by Bro. Lieut. and " Heart CO., and W. J. Farrow, of 1500 ; and H. Milton , P.P. Somerset y good wishes " given by the visiting , 33rd Regiment. brethren , the lodge was closed. G.S., VV.M. 1S0S. Bro. I. Booth, P.M., P.S.G.W., proposed " The Health The brethren then adjourned to a most recherche banquet , The retiring VV.M. then in an excellent manner per- of H.R.H. the Prince of Wales, K.G., M.W.G.M., and supplied b formed the ceremony of installing Bro. Frank Thorns into the rest of the Grand Officers y Bro. Pretty, Steward of the Masonic Club, at , Present and Past," and this the conclusion of which the usual the chair of K.S., rendering the charges in grand style. was responded to b Bro. Tew, P.G.M. loyal, Masonic, and y general toasts were given and duly acknowled The newly-installed W.M. then appointed and invested his Bro. G. S. Smith proposed " The Provincial Grand ged. Bro. VV. J. Butler, in giving the toast of " The Prov. officers as follows: Bros. G. VV. G. Barnard , LP.M.; VV. Master and Provincial Grand Officers, Present and Past," Grand Master F. Stockings, S.W. ; R. W. White, J.W.; R. E. Thorns, to which Bro. Tew rep , Lord Suffield ," alluded to the kindl y feeling lied. and interest in Masonry his lordshi Treas. ; G. A. Fuller, Sec.; C. Thorn , D. of C.; A. A. Bro. lew, P.G.M., proposed "The VV.M. of Probity p had always displayed in the province, and which was clearly exemplified at the Markham , S.D. ; IT. P. Crowe, J.D. ; C. B. Cross, I.G.j Lodge," and Bro. Walter Wright, W.M., duly responded. last Provincial Grand Lod J. Francis, Stwd. ; and E. Hollidge, Tyler. The report of " The Sister Lodges and Visiting Brethren ge. Every brother present at " was sub- that meeting must have observed the excellent the Audit Committee was then read, which showed a good mitted by Bro. F. VV. Fleming, P.M., and the various repre- way his lord- ship had conducted the business of the Prov. Grand Lodge, balance in hand, notwithstanding several contributions had sentatives present acknowledged the toast. and evinced to the brethre been made to the Masonic Charities. Bro. E. Baldwin was Bro. F. Buckley, S.W., proposed "The Health of the n his willingness to fall in with their wishes, a course which endeared him to their hearts. elected a member of the Charities Committee, and Bro. Past Masters of the Lodge of Probity," and this was re- VV. IT. Moss was elected one of the directors of the Norwich sponded to b Bro. VV. Cash The toast was received with much enthusiasm. y , LP.M. Ihe Worship ful Master then Masonic Association. " Hearty good wishes " were give" Bro. G. Buckley, P.M., P.P.G.D.C, proposed "The gave " The D.P.G.M., Bro. Hamon Le Strange, and the Prov. Grand Officers, by the visiting brethren , and the lodge was duly closed. Officers of the Lodge," and Bro. G. IT. Smith , Asst. Present and Past , Sec, responded. ," and coupled the names of Bros. G. VV. The brethren then adjourned to a most recherch e banquet G. Barnard , P.G. Sec. ; J. S. Offord, P.G. Treas. ; W. supplied by Bro. Pretty, the Steward of the Club, after The toast of "The Ladies " was proposed by Bro, and Ackroyd, H. Cox, and H. Rosling, who duly responded. which the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given, and responded to by Bro. A. Scott. Bro. Barnard informed Bro. H. Crossley, P.M., proposed the brethren the reason of the duly acknowledged. the remaining toast, absence of Bro. Hamon Le Strange 'The Grand "All Poor and Distressed Masons." was illness, he being VV.M., in proposing the toast of "The Prov. The proceedings were enlivened confined to his room. Master, the Rig ht Hon. Lord Suffield , K.C.B.," observed by songs and recitations This was received with much 'Si from several of the brethren : Bros. regret, for many had that his lordshi p had now been P.G.M. for several yeai Ehud Hanson, F. counted on the pleasure of seeing the and the brethren must all agree that he had done his duty Anderton , G. W. Baxter, W. Gaukroge r, T. Buckland D.P.G.M. amongst , them. well, although they would like to see him more frequently L. P. Murgatroyd, and Broadhead. Mr. Sykes' string ol band was also in attendance and Bros. P. Novene, Gregory, W. F. Stratford , G. VV. G. amongst them, but they must excuse him in consequence gave much satisfaction. Barnard, W. VV. Warner his numerous duties. Bro. J. W. Webb was the purveyor. The whole of the , and H. Milton responded to arrangements connected with the the toast of "The Worshipful Masters of Other Lodges," The VV.M. then proposed the toast of " The D.P.G.M . event were in the hands of each congratulating the Master on which the W.M., and were eminentl y satisfactory. his position and excellent and the Provincial Grand Officers, Present and Past," working. was received with immense cheering, observing that he was MANCHESTER. Bros. J. IT. Guyton, Gregory, and A. N. Mann responded sure they were all delighted to see the D.P.G.M., Bro. !' • for " The Visitors ." Le Strange, with them that nig ht, and thankful that he«'aS Integrit y Lodge (No. 163). —The annual in- The Initiates also responded to the toast of their health , again convalescent. . He (the W.M.) was at the Social stallation was held on Wednesday, the 2Sth ult., at Free- the Entered Apprentice's song being well rendered by Bro , Lodge the other evening, and it was a source of regret that masons' Hall, Cooper-street, when Bro. Joseph P. Bedson, George Baxter. Bro . Hamon Le Strange was not there with those present. S.W.,W.M. elect, wasinstalled. The following brethren were Bro. W. J. Pond, the I.P.M., in giving the toast of " The The province could speak of him as a good Mason, and present: Bros. G. B. Kershaw, VV.M. ; Jos. P. Bedson , VV.M.," observed that he had no need to speak of the most fitting to perform the duties of his important otlicc S.W. ; J. G. Sparkes, J.W.; J. M. Sinclair, Treas. ; J. excellent working of Bro. Durndell , their newly-installed The W.M. concluded by wishing him a long and prospero"5 Wildgoose, P.M., Sec ; T. H. Schofield , S.D. ; J. M . W.M. That was testified on all hands. He was most sure life, devoting it to the ancient Craft. H. Blarney, J.D. ; A. T. Youle, I.G. ; J. B. Kirk, Tyler ; that in their new W. .VI. they would find one who would The D.P.G.M., in reply, said in returning thanks h" VV. D. Waddell, P.M.; H. H. Warburton , P.M. ; Wm. exercise to the utmost of his power and ability to make the the Robinson P.M.; their kindness he desired to say a few words about , W. Livsey. P.M.; J.Studd, P.M.; A. Dunn, lodge be and continue successful, and concluded by wishing P.G.M., Lord Suffield. He only wished his lordshi p had J. Gardner, jun., H. R. Yates, G. Gaskill, C. F. Pike, C. Bro. Durndell a prosperous year of office. been there as he Cookson , R. A. Hepworth , for he would have been heartil y received , J. B. Summer, J. H. Stud, C. Bro. Durndell , in response, returned thanks to Bro. Pond always had been. His lordship had always in conducting Slei gh , James Mitchell , J. Bell , T. Stud, E. E. Wood, A. for the kind words he had said about him. He (Bro . Durn- G. Marley, Masonic meetings contrived to make them have a " g°» , A. Hey wood, J. W. Sparks, J. Allen , J. E. dell) was pleased to hear they were satisfied with him, and and if his lordshi p was able to come amongst them often ";1 Jack, VV. Pearson, VV. Spurr, W. Moorhouse, Thos. Carr promised he would use his utmost power to preserve the it would conduce to the prosperity of the province ; uU ' P.M., P.P.G.M.O. ; Rickwood, P.M. ; Strange observed , his lordshi p had deputed him J. Piller, P.M., Treas. ; R. VV. Forge, P.M., P.P.G.D.C, R. Lawson, J. Le N. Frye, P.M.; and Bros. H. H. Shirley, M.A., P.M., his place, and he (Bro. Le Strange) would do all Sec ; VV. Middleweek , S.D. ; Dines, J.D. ; J. Ruffle, t0 take ' VV. P.G. Stwd. ; Dr. Younger, and Day were visitors. Couki on his behalf. He felt very much flattered Org. ; Capt. Walls, P.M., P.P.G.W., Stwd. ; J. the Porter, LP.M. ; Warner, P.M., P.P.A.G.D.C ; Win- The minutes of the previous meeting were read and con- i the kind reception they had given him, and hoped it last visit amongst them. He hoped that deatt , I.G. ; Finch, P.M., P.G.S. of VV. Middx. ; T. firmed. The Secretary then installed Bro. Dr. Pocock as nuld not be the assisted b Bros. Frye, as able to get round to all the different lodges in Middleweek , Plaford , E. Hall , J. Hall, Furse, and others. VV.M. for the year ensuing, y J.N. 1 should be S.VV.; Skinner, as J.W.; Shirley, as D.C.; and D. P. province , and hoped the breth ren would not take offence The lodge having been opened , Bro. E. Grice was raised ihe thing contrary to the rules of Masonry, to the Third Degree by the VV.M. in a most able manner. Cama, as LG. 1 he following appointments and investitures ¦f he noticed any lace : Bros. Parkhouse, S.W. ; Huish, ; only be doing his duty. He complimented the The new by-laws as amended were read. The accounts of then took p J.W. f r he would Monson, M.O. ; Wadham, S.O. ; Dr. Kiallmark, J.O. ; -e and its officers for their excellent work and position. the past year were also audited, and showed the lodge, odo thanks to the fostering care of the Treasurer and Secretary, J. N. Frye, P.M., Treas. ; Capt. Walls, Sec. ; and R. Hro Le Strange then spoke at length upon the subject of other than those authorised by the Book of to be financially in a highly satisfactory condition. Several Schofield , Tyler. The report of the Audit Committee was vearinn- jewels Mason P.G. and deprecated their use. He also regretted brethren sent apologies for non-attendance. received and adopted. Bro. John , P.M., ronstifutions, Std. Br., and ex-Treasure r of No. 211, was unanimously were so few clergymen among the Craft who were The lodge was then closed, and the brethren adjourned there to elected as an honorary member in recognition of his long villing to act as Chaplains of lodges ; he was sure it would refreshment. to them in their other duties. Again, This being an emergency meeting, only a few toasts and tried services. A Past Master's jewel was presented to i e a oreat boon _ Bro. F. C. Frye, L.C.C. The ballot having been taken for anoth e' r matter he was pleased to see in connection with were given. the appointment of a P.M. as D.C. The The W.M., as usual, presided most ably, and the brethren Bro. G. Gardner, 1G42, he was duly advanced to the Degree that lodge was of M.M. in a manner that proved Bro. Dr. Pocock to be a most important one, and should only be per- spent a most agreeable evening, thanks to the instrumental office was facile priuc eps in this particular Degree. formed by Past Masters. He regretted that a custom had and voca l exertions of Bros. J. Ruffle, E. Hall , W.J. Porter, Hall and VV. Middleweek. Apologies for non-attendance were received from Bros. crept into some lodges of appointing recently-initiated J. , T. Middleweek, was much to be deprecated. He (Bro. A. S. Harris, P.M. ; J. Taylor, P.M.; Huish, J.W.; T. brethren , which P.G.I.G.; and others. The resignation of Bro. Strange) complimented Bro. C. Thorns, the present D.C. TENBY. Poore, J. Le French was received with regret. of the lodge, upon his work, and hoped the lodge would Tenby Lodge (No. 1177).—-The installation appreciate his services, and keep to the usual The lodge was then closed, and the brethren adjourned to always meeting of this lodge was held at the Royal Gate House the banquet. custom in that appointment In concluding, he expressed Hotel, on Monday, the 26th ult. The event proved a very appreciation of the appointment^ of Bro . J. S.^ Offord The customary toasts followed. his interesting one, inasmuch as a large gathering of influential Bro. Shirley, P.G. atwd., responded on behal f of " The as Prov. Grand Treas. Such a gi ft as that office should brethren assembled together, some of them having travelled in the hands of the brethren , and a fresh ap- Grand Officers " and Bros. Lawson and Skinner for "The always be very long journeys to witness the installation of Bro. C. Provincial Grand Officers. " pointment made every year to some worthy brother P.M. Smith-Allen, P.P.A.G.P., S.VV. and VV.M. elect, who is conscientiousl y fill the office . In responding to " The Health of the Visitors," Bros. who could very popular in the district owing to his general geniality Younger and Day respectively eulogised the working of the Bro. J. S. Offord , P.G. Treas., also responded , in the and acts of charity. Bro. C. Smith-Allen was then in- lodge, and highly commended it for its harmony and hos- course of which he threw out the suggestion mentioned by stalled into the chair of K.S. by Bro. A. H. Brookman , P.G.M., that a meeting of Past Masters should be pitality. the D. P.M., P.P.J.G.W., and the following were appointed The proceedings terminated at an early hour. held previous to the Provincial Grand Lodge to decide who officers for the ensuing year : Bros. A. H. Brookman , have the position of Prov. Grand Treasurer, that The W.M. will represent the lodge at the next Festival of should P.P.J.G.W., LP.M.; John Leach, S.W. ; T. E. the Mark Benevolent Fund. there migh t not be any unseemly rivalry for the same. Wade, J.W. j Rev. G. Huntington, Chap.; Robt. The toast of " The Visitors was acknowledged by Bros. Locke, Treas. ; M. M. Thomas, Sec ; J. Bancroft, S.D. ; SHEERNESS-ON-SEA. R. P. Novene, G. VV. Durndell, W. W. Warner, and J. Rev. G. C. Rowe, J.D. ; Wm. Rees, D.C ; Thomas Shapcott. Gibbon, I.G. ; G. Locke, H. Williams, and James E. Adams Lodge (No. 6).—The brethren of this J. on Tuesday, ult., The D.P.G.M. then gave the toast of " The Worshipful Gower, Stwds. ; and F. J. Pratt, Tyler. lodge met at the Britannia Hotel, the 13th Master," and observed that, as by the courtesy of the At the close of the installation the brethre n subsequently to perform the very pleasing duty of installing Bro. Charles l.P.M. the gavel had been entrusted to his hands, he hoped partook of a banquet splendidl y served by the host, when Montague Glayshier, the VV.M. elect, by dispensation from he should do justice to the toast, which was the health of the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured. Grand Mark Lodge, he not being a Past Master of the the VV.M. He was pleased to see it met with their approval The following brethren and visitors were present : Bros. Craft. and hearty reception. He wished the VV.M. a busy year J. A. Jenkens, P.M.; J. G. Locke, P.M., P.P.G.D.C ; The lodge being opened, the minutes of the previous of office, initiating new members and new blood therein , W.H. Richards, P.M.; J. E. Gower, VV. Rees, H. Williams, meeting were read and confirmed. Among the brethren hoping that the VV.M. would emulate the example of the G. C. Rossa, C. Matthias, P.M. 2001 ; Chas. D. Allen, present were Bros. A. Spears, P.M., P.P.S.G.W. and who acted as VV.M. in the unavoidable l.P.M. so that when he left the chair at the termination of 1313, and S. J. Allen, P.M, 990 (both sons of the newly- P.J.G.D., &c, his year of office the breth ren would thank him as heartily appointed VV.M.) ; Wm. Fleming Scarlett, 1313, and Sec. absence of the VV.M., Bro. H. G. Boorman; J. Bagshaiv, as his predecessor, and thereby add credit to the lodge. 23C0; George Duxfield , P.M. G13 ; May, ; E. P.M., P.P. Asst. G. Sec, as S.VV. ; C M. Glayshier, Jno. 464 P.M., The Worshipful Master duly responded. Ellis, 464 ; VV. R. Edwards, R. Venning, Geo. Jameson, I.W. j W. T. Carpenter, P.P.J.G.W., Treas. ; The Worshipful Master then gave the toast of " The P.M. 990 ; R. Holding, 6; A. Lewis, 6 ; Henderson G. T. Green , P.M., P.P.G. Org. ; J. Tower, P.M., 47 47 J. , P.P.G.D.C ; Charles Hallett, M.O. ; VV Cole, I.P.M.," observing that words would fail him in expressing 990 ; and H. E. J. Smith, W.M. elect 37S. . J. what he and the brethren felt for Bro. Barnard not only in S.O. ; J.Auty, J.O. ; and others. Bro. Alexander Spears, respect, but in admiration of his excellent working. The WOKING. P.M., &c, officiated as the Installing Officer , and in an impressive manner performed the beautiful ceremony of lodge, he felt sure, would always be proud of him , and in ' him the Province of Norfolk had an excellent Secretary. St. John s Lodge (No. 1564). —The instal- installing Bro. C. M. Glayshier into the chai r of A. The W.M. concluded by characterising Bro. Barnard as a lation meeting was held at the Prince of Wales Hotel, on for the ensuing year. The newly-installed W.M. good Mason and a good fellow. Monday, the 2Gth ult., when there were present Bros. then appointed Bro. H. G. Boorman, LP.M., by proxy, Bro. Barnard , in reply, thanked the brethren for their Lean, VV.M.; Jackson, S.VV. ; Foster, J.W. ; VVellspring, stating he felt a great pleasure in doing so, feeling kind expressions for his services to the lodge had been purel y Treas. ; Black , P.M., Sec. ; Parsons, S.D. ; Bailey, J.D. ; assured he would have the kind support of the Past , LG.; Dod D.C; Larcombe a laboar of love, and he had had a pleasurable year of office , Cutting, ge, , Stwd.; and Daysh, Masters during his year of office. The Board of and was gratified to find he had iven satisfaction. He Tyler. Visitors : Bros. Cater, l.P.M. 2317, Prov. G. Installed Masters was then closed, and the following g Hi concluded by thanking the officers of the lodge for their Chap.; ggs, P.M. 106 ; Miles, VV.M. 2234; Grundy, brethren invested as officers for the ensuing year: support. I.G. 15S5 ; Spooner, S7.; Lancaster, S.VV. 2317; Beck, Bros. C. Hallett , S.W.; VV. J. Cole, J.W. ; I. Auty, ; Loder, Askham, P.M. Bro . Chas. Thorn and H. J. Mills responded to the toast 643 39; 723 ; and Ball , l.P.M. 2234. M.O.; E. Venner, S.O.; C. E. Walmsley, J .O.; VV. T. The lodge was opened , and the report and balance-sheet Carpenter, P.M., Treas. ; A. Spears, P.M., Sec ; of" The Past Masters." "J. The l.P.M. proposed , and Bro. Geo. Baxter acknow- of last year, as well as the minutes of the last lodge Bagshaw, P.M., R. of M.; G. T. Green, P.M., S.D. j ledged, the toast of " The Masonic Charities," the latter meeting were read and confirmed. Bro. Hammond was R. Deny, J.D. ; R. J. E. Brown, P.M., D. of C.; alluding to the fact that Bro. Diver had been appointed as passed to the Degree of F.C., after which the W.M. J.J. Doron, LG. j VV. Milleker , Stwd. ; and J. Akhurst , Steward of the province for the R.M.B.I., and hoped that vacated the chair in favour of Bro. Broderick , LP.M., who 1 y ler. The officers were then addressed in a very able and any brother that could would assist him with their contri- installed Bro. W. S. Jackson in the chair of K.S. in a most impressive manner by the Installing Officer. After the butions. able and impressive manner. The VV.M. then appointed addresses Bro. A. Spears, P.M., presented the lodge with Bros. W. F. Stockings, R. W. White ,0 and George A. and invested his officers as follows : Bros. Lean, LP.M.; three handsome mallets, one for each pedestal, made Hller responded for the toast of "The Officers. " Foster, S.VV. ; Parsons, J.W. ; VVellspring, Treas. ; according to the pattern of the hewers of stone in co- The Tyler's toast concluded the proceedings of the Black, Sec; Bailey, S.D.; Cutting, J.D. ; Dodge, I.G. ; operative Masonry, which was highly appreciated by the evening. Larcombe, D.C. ; Gaytor and Smith, Stwds. ; and Daysh, brethren of the lodge. Bro. J. Bagshaw, P.M., proposed, Bro. Barnard is to be congratulated upon his year of Tyler. The VV.M. then in a very pretty speech presented llro . VV. T. Carpenter, P.M., seconded, and it was also office , this being his second term as Master of the lodge, the l.P.M. with a handsome Past Master s jewel in token supported by the S.VV., that a hearty vote of thanks be for during the past year he initiated four members and had of the high esteem in which he was held in the lodge. accorded and entered on the minutes to Bro. A. Spears for one joinin g member. His working is complete, and in his The brethren then adjourned to dinner, when the usual his handsome present to the lodge. Carried with acclama- loyal and Masonic toasts were dul position as Prov. G. Sec. gives universal satisfaction to the y honoured and responded tion. l'lovince. to, the speeches being interspersed with harmony by Bros. A candidate being proposed, the lodge was closed, and During the evening Bros. IT. Brookes, Brockbank, Black, Erskine, Broderick , Beck, Cutting, Grundy, and the brethren then assembled in the banquet room , and sat J. others, and a most humorous recitation L. L. Holden, Offord, and C. J. Campling rendered by Bro. Cater, down to an excellent banquet provided by the host, Bro. G. several excellent glees and songs, Bros. Brookes and Prov. G. Chap. T. Green, in his usual style. Sampling, accompanying. The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were then proceeded It was an excellent meeting, and we hope the W.M. will with. j .ave a successful year of office. Many thanks are due to IRo ^al Ercb. The Worship ful Master gave " The Queen and Mark uto. Geo. A. Fuller, the Secretary, for his labours towards Masonry," which was loyally drunk , also " The Health of niaking the lodge a financial success. Bro. P'uller accepted CAMBRIDGE. the Grand Officers, Present and Past," which was ably ofice when Bro. Robt. Gunn , P.M., P.G. Tyler, resigned, responded to by Bro. A. Spears, P.G.D. England. av Fidelity Chapter (No. 44 1).—A convocation t] , i 'n? served the lodge for 23 years as Secretary, Bro. W. T. Carpenter, P.P.J.G.W., responded for " The en lle retired in consequence of failing health and age. of this chapter was held at the Lion Hotel, on Wednesday, Officers of the Province. " the 2Sth ult., when the Principals' chairs were taken by Bro. A. Spears, P.M., proposed " The VV.M., " who SPILSBY. Comps. T. Watts, Z.; H. King, H. ; and John Fuller, thanked the brethren for placing him in so honourable a J. The visitors included Comps. Col. R. T. Caldwell, position as the VV.M. of the oldest lodge in Kent, and said Shakespear e Lodge (No.426) .—Theinstalla- Grand Superintendent; A. H. Moves, P.Z., P.P.G.H.. nothing should be wanting on his part to make the lodge u£ the W II MI , -M- of this lodge was held in the Masonic D.P.G.M.; B. Chennell, P.Z., P.P.G.J.; James Terry, successful during his year of office. Fr da)' the rd ult., was,., J , ' . 23 when Bro. J. Jams Rainey P.G.S.B., Sec. R.M.B.I.; Oliver Papworth, J. SS, P.A. The Tyler's toast brought this happy meeting to a close. duly installed in the chair of K.S. by Bro. Henry G.S. ; and others. - M P Z P.P.G.D. of C. Notts. hZTinested -> ' -> The W.M. Proceedings commenced with the installation of Comps. WHITEHAVEN. f-his officers as follows : Bros. Remmington , H. King, as Z. ; Fuller, H.; and ] ¦} -M. ; J. J. John Sheldrick, J. (No. ., -- , H..i. ™.M. leggattLeggatt, S.W.3.W.; : A. J.I. Eve.live, J.W.;I.W. : Kev.Rev The ceremonies were performed in a most impressive Fletcher Lod ge 213).—The annual in- I n'ij atey> Chap. ; T. W. Thimbleby, Treas. ; T. H. manner by Comp. Terry, whilst Comp. E. H. |ennings, stallation meeting of this lodge was held on Friday, the EC ; F- Walker S D ¦ W Rainey, P.Z., P.G.H., 30th ulc, for the purpose ol installing Bro. H. burns, G R ' ?L ;, J- > - - S- J.D. ; assisted as D.C. The following officers 0^ Walker, I.G.; VV. Welsh- , Stwd. ; and R. were then invested : Comps. S. Youngman P.Z., S.E. ; vV.M. elect. The lodge was opened by Bro. Rev. Jas. H;,,^'uiiand, l J. , Anderson P.S.G.W., VV.M., supported b yler. C. A. Vinter, S.N. and Stwd. ; J. F. Symonds, P.S. ; , y his officers . I e The minutes were read and confirmed ?!' .tllren then adjourned to a sumptuous banquet, James Catling, 1st A.S. ; George Bull , 2nd A.S.; John , and one candidate wher^f Justlce balloted for and advanced , when Bro. 1". Brakenridge, vidert II having been done to the good things pro- Vail, P.Z., Treas. ; and A. F. Hurry, Janitor. tie usual loyal and Masonic toasts followed, which 'The chapter was closed, and the companions P.M., P.P.S.G.O., presided, and Bro. Burns was dul y were«Ji- dul-u.j, adjourned y honoured.Honoured. to banquet, at which the usual loyal and Masonic- toasts installed, and invested his officers as follows : Bros. Rev. ral SS were sun the J. Anderson, l.P.M. and Chaplain ; b. Broadbent, S.VV. ; cven,n-m LM S °y brethren during the were given. . g, which greatly added to the enjoyment. Dr. J. F. Muir, J.W. ; Geo. Starkey , M.O.; J. M. Clarke, n S.O. ; Thos. Mitchell ; Geo. Dalrymp fan ;f, ° vorth, y that the W - M - is the fourth member of a , J.O. le, P.M., u Treas. ; Jas. Ramsay, Reg. of Marks ; Thompson , I ocW • ° lleld the office of Master of the Shakespeare J. S nC<; lts• flDark flDasonr p. Sec ; Robt. Shepherd, S.D. ; J. A. Fowler, l.D. ; R. Kainev v, , formation in lS35> his uncle, Bro. Titus 'ney, having been one of the founders. D. Metcalf , D.C ; H. Cook, P.P.G. Org., Organist ; Earl of Carnarvon Lodge (No. 211).—This Brockbank, Steward ; J. P. Bennett, LG. ; and Thos. TEDDINGTON. suburban lodge met at Ladbroke Hall, Notting Hill , on the Richardson, 'Tyler. S 29th ult. Among those present were Bros. F. C. Frye, Bro. Bryce Craig, P.M. 21G , delivered the customary An Charles Bright Lodge (No. 1793). — L.C.C, VV.M. ; F. E. Peacock, M.D., S.VV., W.M. elect; addresses in his usual able manner, and a hearty vote of !L g I Clarenrr Cy, mest}nS of this lodge was held at the Skinner, P.M., P.G. Stwd. Middlesex and Surrey, acting thanks was unanimously passed to Bros. Brakenridge and u \ n ance wet « ' °o - the 2Sth u't- Among those in attend- J.W. ; Monson, S.O.; S. H. Parkhouse, J.O. ; Capt. Craig for their services. elect ; ,? °r°s. Simmonds, W.M.; Barns, S.W., W.M. T. C. Walls, P.M., P.P.G.W., V.G.S.B., Sec ; Wadham, With " Hearty good wishes " the lodge was closed , and l - Chandler ' , P.M. i65G, P.P.G.P., acting J.W. • S.D.; Dr. Kiallmark, J.D. ; D. P. Cama, acting LG. ; the brethren adjourned to the banquet hall, where a light refreshment had been provided, and a very pleasant port of the brethren, it is hoped that a large sum will After the unanimous adoption of the report and evening was spent. be realised on the occasion. balance-sheet the re-election of Bro. T. W. Tew, Prov. There were also present Bros. Joh n Casson, VV. H. The announcement was received with applause. Grand Master of West Yorkshire, as President, was Bewlay, P.G.I.G. ; Thos. Atkinson , P.M., P.P.J.G.W. ; At the close of the General Committee's business, a proposed by Bro. H. OXLEY , P.M. 495, seconded by H. Meageen , Ed. Pattinson , W. D. P. Field, P.P.G.D.C ; meeting of the Education Board was held. Bro. W. P ICKARD , P.M. 1019, and carried by acclama- B. Craig, P.M. 216, P.P.G.M.O. ; and W. Heathcote, tion. Bro. Tew has from its establishment taken the M.O. 216. _____ liveliest interest in the Wakefield Masonic Literary The annual general meeting of the East Lancashire Society, and has given it most valuable support . Systematic Masonic Educational and Benevolent In- His sympathetic help has been of most material value ancient anfc accepted IRtte. stitution was held on Thursday, the 29th ult., in the to the members, and has been duly recognised and Freemasons' Hall, Cooper-street, Manchester, Bro. acknowledged throughout the society's successful CONSECRATION OF A NEW CHAPTER AT Col. Le Gendre N. Starkie, Prov. Grand Master, career. President of the Institution , in the chair. The Vice-Presidents, four in number, were next BIDEFORD. Bro. J. H EELIS, Hon. Sec, submitted the report of chosen. They were Bros. H. Smith, D.P.G.M.; W. the General Committee, and this, together with the Fennell, W.M. 154 ; G. C. Schotten , W.M. 495 ; and An interesting event in connection with Freemasonry report of the Almoners' Committee, was received and W. H. Haley, W.M. 1019. took place at Bideford, on Monday, the 2nd instant, adopted. The Treasurer , Bro. Kingswell , and the Secretaries, when a Rose Croix chapter was consecrated and The Treasurer 's account and balance-sheet were Bros. J. Matthewman and H. S. Childe, were next opened. The officiating representatives from head- brought forward by Bro. N. A. E ARLE , and were adopted , solicited to continue in the offices which they so quarters were V.I. Bros. H. D. Sandeman , 33° ; Col subject to a resolution that the Committee should con- well filled. To this they consented, after which a Burney, ° ; Illus. Bros. Rev. J. Studholme Brownrigg, sider and decide upon the desirableness of continuing Committee consisting of nine brethren three from each 0 33 0 , 32 ; and Lord Cremorne, 30 . to publish in the annual report the names of the re- Wakefield lodge, was appointed. There being several candidates (prominent Free- cipients of educational and other relief apart from A very successful meeting was closed with the usual masons of North Devon) for perfection , it was those relieved by the Almoners. votes of thanks, and the brethren adjourned to refresh- decided to admit them to the Degree first, in order The election of 15 subscribers upon the Committee ment, where an hour was passed in social intercourse. that they might witness the interesting ceremonial of resulted in the substitution of the name of Bro. Ker- the consecration of a new chapter. This was accord- shaw for that of Bro. Jefferies, who ceased to act. ing ly done, and the ceremony was impressively con- Bro. W. Jaffery was elected Treasurer, and the pro- PROPOSED CENTRAL MASONIC HALL ducted by the illustrious brethren named. After the ceedings closed with a vote of thanks to the Chairman . AT NEWCASTLE. consecration Illus. Bro. Rev. W. G. Morse, 31° was duly installed as M.W.S. DORSET MASONIC CHARITY. At the close of the formal business of the Walker Subsequently the brethren dined together at the New Lodge, No. 1342 , on Wednesday, the 14th inst., in Inn Hotel , at which place the chapter is held. The 2ist half-yearly meeting of the General Com- Grainger-street West, Newcastle , the following resolu- mittee of this Charity was held at the Masonic Hall , tion was unanimously passed : Dorchester, on Saturday, the 31st ult. Bro. W. D. " That the members of Walker Lodge rejoice to hear EAST LANCASHIRE MASONIC CHARITIES. that a movement has been initiated towards the estab Dugdale, the Chairman , -presided , and was supported - by Bros. W. E. Brymer, D.P.G.M. ; R. Case, P.G. lishment of a large central Masonic building, where all the Craft and other lodges can meet, and hereby A meeting of the General Committee of the East Sec , Treas. ; S. R. Baskett , Hon. Sec ; D. Hitching, pledge themselves to use every endeavour to aid its Lancashire Systematic Masonic Educational and Bene- W.M., and J. Painter, of 137 ; J. A. Sherren , 170 ; promotion. They further promise, in the event of a volent Institution was held recentl J. W. Tribbett, 386 ; G. J. G. Gregory and E. New- y at Freemasons' company being formed to carry out the scheme, as far as Hall Cooper-street man, W.M., of 417; J. A. Atkins and W. J. Fletcher, , , Manchester. Bro. E. G. Harwood , possible to become shareholders, and to invest in it the the Chairman, presided over a large attendance of the of 622 ; T. Giles and W. James, of 707 ; L. H. Ruegg, 1168 ; W. W. Stickland and A. C. Todd , of available funds of the lodge. Also, that if along with Charity representatives of lodges within the province. the said venture a much needed Masonic Club be 1266 ; and J. Baker, 1037. Letters expressing inability The Secretary of the Institution , Bro. J. C HADWICK , to attend were received from Bros. Zillwood Milled ge formed , with suitable accommodation , in the same read the reports of the various Committees, and also , the Vice-Chairman ; C. Hambro M.P., P.D.P.G.M.; building, they hereby promise it their sympathy and the report of the Auditors, Bros. James Andrew, F. J. , W. Luff , and F. Budden. support." W. Lean , and William Jaffery, accompanying the state- J. On the recommendation of the Relief and Assistance It is estimated that the cost of the projected new ment of accounts for the year 1890. The Treasurer's Sub-Committee two grants of and respectivel building will be between .£15,000 and £16,000. The account showed a balance in hand at the beginning of , £20 £12 y were made to two petitioners. intention of the promoters is to have a Masonic Hali last year of .£347 2s., recei pts from donations and The accounts for 18 were presented showing that which will be large enough for two lodge meetings tc subscriptions .£1332 15s. 6d., of which ^280 19s. 6d. 90 , the cap ital account now stood at 15s., and that be held at one time, and the annual meetings of Pro- was subscribed by individuals , I SI ios. came £2531 ^ there was a balance to the credit of the Relief account vincial Grand Lodge, &c. ; to have it centrally and from extraordinary sources, and the remainder was of 4s. 4d. It was resolved that as soon as suffi- conveniently situated , and also contain club rooms for subscribed by lodges, chapters, &c. ; interest on ^144 cient funds had come in £166 12s. 6d. should be trans- ordinary club purposes. Steps will be taken to lay the investments and from bankers, £301 12s. 6d. and re- , ferred from Relief to Capital account to enable a sum project before the whole of the lodges as soon as pos- payment of investments, £1216 Ss., making a total re- , On of of ;&20o to be invested. sible, and doubtless the sum required will soon be ceived of ^3197 18s. lod. the other side the It was agreed that the next annual raised , and a hall built suitable for all requirements. account grants had been given in relief to distressed meeting of the Committee should be held at Masons and the families of deceased Masons amount- Weymouth. The meeting concluded with votes of thanks to the ing to £332, distributed among 21 cases ; £251 had ANNUAL DINNER OF THE GAVEL CLUB. Chairman , Bro. Dugdale and to Bro. E. Newman been paid for the educational fees of 32 children , and , , W.M . for his hospitality in providing refreshments £50 us. 7d. had been paid to and disbursed in casual 417, P RESENTATION TO B RO. H. PRITCHARU . for the Committee. relief by the Almoners. There had been an invest- The annual dinner of the above club was held on ment of £1606 9s. 7d. in railway shares, and an ex- + Friday , the 30th ult., when between 50 and 60 members penditure in establishment charges of £73 16s. lid., WAKEFIELD MASONIC LITERARY SOCIETY. and friends sat down to a capital repast provided for leaving a bank balance of £884 os. 9d. The total them at the Freemasons' Tavern. Gaveller W. H. amount now invested on behalf of the Institution is The annual meeting of this society was held on the Kirby (President) occup ied the chair, while Gavellers £8517 13s. 2d. 28th ult., at the Masonic Hall , Zetland-street , Wake- R. Clay Sudlow and G. Lewis Kennaby occupied the The report was adop ted. An app lication from the field , the P.G.M., Bro. T. W. Tew, J.P., President , in vice-chairs. widow of a Rochdale brother for the benefits of educa- the chair. There were also present, amongst others, After a hi ghly interesting and amusing space of time , tion for her two sons was brought forward. One of Bros. H. Smith , D.P.G.M. ; Schotten , VV.M. 49? ; and which was devoted to the disposal of the refreshments , the cases was adopted and recommended to the Educa- a fairly numerous assemblage of Past Masters and the Gaveller PRESIDENT addressed the meeting thus ; tion Board , but that of the second boy was declined , brethren from the three Wakefield lodges. Gavellers and Visitors,—As it is no part of my duty to because he is under age. Letters of apology for non-attendance were announced tell you the various objects of the Gavel Club , and Bro. C HADWICK proposed a motion , notice of which from the Mayor of Wakefield , Bro. J. Haslegrave, J.P., further it would be unnecessary, as you all probabl y had been given by Bro. J. Heelis, Honorary Secretary, P.M.; Bros. Atherton , P.M.; Monckman] P.M.; J. know them as well as I , my remarks will be very few. Constable that so long as the Trustees of Provincial Grand Lodge , W.M. Crowle Lodge; Binney, P.M. ; N. I would , however, remark that the Gavel Club consists pay the income of the Annuity Fund to the Institution Fennell , W.M. Unanimity Lodge; and several others. of a number of first-rate men of the truly good Mason- such income should be paid to an annuitant , and that To suit the convenience of the President, the order in-action as well as by profession kind ; they are there- for the purposes of voting certain lodges and individuals of the advertised business for the evening was reversed. fore loyal , good-hearted , and benevolent and as it is should be credited with subscriptions representing their The lecturer was Bro. Edward Macbean , P.M., J.D. of my purpose now to propose the first of the toasts (there proportions of the income. Bro. Chadwick exp lained the Quatuor Coronati Lodge, and for upwards of an will be only three), this must of necessity be more or that the object was to establish in connection with the hour he secured the attention of his audience by treat- less comprehensive. The rules of this club are not Institution data upon which they might hereafter to a ing them to a very clear exposition of his views on the many, but we claim that they are uni que ; the violation ¦certain extent grant annuities. This had long been symbolic aspect of Masonry. Bro. Macbean 's sty le is of a rule results in an immediate fine, and our visitors 'desired both by himself and the Provincial Grand conversational, and he dealt with his subject in an will be glad to learn that every fraction of those •Master , Bro. Col. Starkie, and the passing of the reso- easy, chatty way, which the brethren full y appreciated. fines goes to the benefit of our grand Masonic Insti- lution would enable the Committee to get in the thin The lecture being of a character which precludes a tutions, (A pplause.) I see, with pleasure, we have full report or end of the wedge in this particular matter. Originally , we regret that we are not able to give our among our visitors to-night the Secretaries of two the sum of £800 odd was handed over by the sub- readers some idea of Bro. Macbean 's masterly hand- those Institutions, and you will consider it cause for scribers referred to in the motion to the trustees of ling, but we can in justice say that by quotation and by congratulation when I tell you that within the last Provincial Grand Lodge, and the interest on that was incidental reference the lecturer showed that his read- week the club has found itself in a position to vote a ing the ^,21 ios., and constituted the income to be annually on this and kindred subjects had been very exten- very respectable sum of money from its funds for paid over by the trustees to the Institution for an sive, and his study of symbolism unquestionabl y benefi t of these Institutions , and it has according ly annuitant. profound. He had the happy knack , too, of seizing done so. As benevolent Masons, we should like •' our Bro. F. W. LEAN seconded the motion , and it was salient points ancl presenting them in a very alluring separate toast for these Institutions to-nig ht , but carried. manner. The brethren present were deep ly interested , said rules do not permit it. Another stringent ana On the motion of Bro. C HADWICK , seconded by Bro. and showed their comp lete grasp of the subject as capital rule is that , with a few rare exceptions, speechos J. IT. S ILLI 'IOE , a first annuitant was elected. well as their estimate of its value by the very intelli- are not allowed at our meetings. This is an exceptional gent way in which they discussed it afterwards. ni ht but I should still be out of order if I spoke at The S ECRETARY said there was a probability of £200 g , A very hearty vote of thanks to Bro. Macbean , is tliij being handed over by a trustee of the Ashton-under- any great length. The aim of this club , briefl y, coupled with the expression of a hope that he would increasing of brotherl love, and the promotion "' Lyne lod ges for the purpose of establishing an annuity. y pay them another visit, completed the literary part of social pleasures among its members, and who among Bro. AMES N EWTON Assistant Secretary, J , mentioned the evening. The remainder, it being the annual meet- those in a position to jud ge can say its aim is not fully an approaching dramatic performance at Bolton in aid ing, was routine business—election of officers, &c. attained ? As loyal Masons I have to invite you '" of the funds of the Institution. , Bro. H. S. C IIILDE , one of the Secretaries, read the support the toast of '" Her Majesty the Queen ," during Bro. M ARTIN T HOMAS , W.M. of the Minnehaha minutes of the last meeting. Bro. J. Matthewman , whose reign Masonry has maintained its eminent and Ministre l Lodge, No. 2363, announced that the body P.M., presented the report for the year, and Bro. di gnified position in Great Britain , and with the saiue of musicians giving the lodge its title would give a Kingswell, Treasurer, produced the balance-sheet. bumper I ask you to drink " The Success of tM special performance in the Free Trade Hall on Satur- From the report it was evident the society was flourish- Gavel Club," and with the latter portion of the toast j day, April nth, in aid of this Institution and the Royal ing, and the balance-sheet showed that its finances couple the name of our highly respected Secretary an" Masonic Institution for Boys. With the cordial sup- were in a very satisfactory condition. Treasurer, Gaveller Pritchard , whom we know to be EVANDER in addition to thanking the H. de-Burgh, Lord Naas, Robert Atkinson, Edwd. Ledwich ¦ ¦ defatigable in promoting the welfare of the club, and Bro. F. W. L , , per- Gavel Club for the kind welcome extended the visitors, F. Bentland, J. J.Turner, Col. Burdett , and Thos. de-Burgh. vhom the club owes so much for his constant t0 which can tend to increase wished to recall the fact that that was not only the In October, 1870, the undersigned brethren , believing that \l attention to everything it would conduce to the benefit of the Order if annual dinner.of the club , but it had been made an another lodge prosperity. were established in Enniskillen , based on such a footing its Gaveller event which could only once happen in a man's life. The Honorary Secretary and T reasurer, that none but men of firm , upright standing and established returning thanks, said he was very He would like to add his quota at the presentation P KITCH -V RD , in reputation would be admitted as members, applied to the or even made to Bro. Pritchard , for he had the pleasure of pro- mud to be called on to respond on behalf of , Grand Lodge and obtained from it a warrant , No. 804, institution posing him in Prov. Grand Lod ge as Treasurer for formerly belonging- to Cleffany, Brookborough 1 be associated with , the club. It was an (but which Middlesex. When they went down to Prov. Grand had been l ying dormant for some time), empowering lique in character , but he ventured to say that no in- them heard there were several candidates about to form a lodge for the purpose of carrying out the above, "titution embraced so much good fellowship as the Lodge they As regarded any little services which he to fi ght the election. It was not due to his persuasive with other Masonic purposes : Bros. R. P. Walsh, M.D., favel Club. J.P., P.M.; Rev. A. C. Maclatchy, P.M., P.K. ; the club he could only say he had been words, but to the well-known character and ability of James had rendered , Pleus; Henry Pleus ; and O. Ternan, M.D., P.M., P.K., leasures he had over and his nominee that not one of those candidates put up more than repaid by the p , P.P., P.G. Sec. Having attended at Brookborough and their names against Bro. Pritchard consequently the over again enjoyed amongst those around him. , received the warrant, these brethren organised a lodge He thanked the In proposing the next toast , the PRESIDENT said : In election was carried unanimously. under above warrant, but almost immediately on its forma- y earlier remarks I told you the Gavel Club claimed club heartily for their toast and the President for the tion a correspondence was opened between its Secretary, m these words. Bro. Ternan , and R. S. Hayes, that its members were all good men and true. I now opportunity of saying Esq., of Naas, relative to some of them are distinguished , and their merit is Bro. H. H. N UDING said that as he had been named the sending in of Warrant 205 from Naas in favour of the idd Enniskillen brethren l recognised. I will not now enumerate the by the President , he had pleasure in adding his humble , on the terms of the latter pur- universal y chasing the furniture , regalia, &c, the proceeds to be eminent Masons among its members, for it would be quota of thanks on behalf of the visitors, but as the rules of the club forbade long speeches his would handed to the Governors of the Orphan Schools. After difficult to know where to stop, and reference to but a , some correspondence the fraternal bargain was indeed be short. He had enjoyed himself immensel concluded , few mi ght prove invidious. Another characteristic y, and on December 5th , 1S70, Bro . Dr. Ternan produced of the Gavellers is—they are unselfish , and a mede of and that was not the first occasion on ivhich he had done Warrant 205, late Naas, which he had that day received in pleasure and happiness comes to them as a body when- so in the Gavel Club. In conclusion he had only to the Grand Secretary 's office in exchange for the Warrant ever one of their number is singled out for special dis- say that he liked the club and its methods so thoroughl y S04. And thus this warrant, now celebrating its jubilee in tinction. During recent months the honourable that he had a great desire his name should be brought Enniskillen , was transferred from its birth place, from which position of Grand Treasurer for the Province forward as soon as possible if he were eligible to become through the deaths, removals, &c, of its members, its Middlesex has been accorded to our esteemed one of its members. working had become so difficult as to warrant those left in of transferring it to a more genial soil where Secretary and Treasurer , otherwise Bro. During the evening a splendid selection of songs , , under the Honorary fostering care of our worthy Bro. Ternan iven b Gavellers Bull , Cooper Gardener Hall , M.D., P M., Henry Pritchard . At the time of his election it were g y , , , P.K., H.K.T., iS°, P.G. Sec, it has since flourished ancl was generally understood there were three or four can- Mortimer , and visitor R. V. F. Seton. Hon. Gaveller become a power in the Province of Tyrone and Fermanagh . didates for this important office , but when it came to Hamilton gave two exquisite solos on his flute, and the actual voting, and Bro . Pritchard was formally Gaveller Lewis his inimitable recitation , the balcony Victoria Lodge (No. 473).—The brethren of nominated , there was no opposition , not another name scene in " Romeo and Juliet." Gaveller R . Clay this lodge enjoyed one of their happiest and pleasantest was brought forward. The candidates probab ly knew Sudlow (musical director) presided at the piano in a re-unions for years on Friday evening, the 16th ult.. when the strength of Bro. Pritchard's supporters, and all pre-eminently masterly manner, rendering the various they held their annual installation dinner. The lodge having honour to them for not appearing on the scene, as this accompaniments with distinguished ability. been opened, the following officers were installed : Bros. the field open to him, and he thus gained what can- Jno. Vanes, W.M.; Porter, S.VV.; Geo. Elliott, J.W. ; left -» Sheridan , S.D.; Small j and Li considered otherwise than a unanimous returning , J.D. psett, I.G. not be THE TYRIAN LODGE, No. mo. The lodge having been closed, the brethren adjourned to of his name as Grand Treasurer for the Province the large hall , where the tables had been laid out very of Middlesex, and in his election there can be no attractively for dinner. Plants and flowers lent their question that a most desirable brother was secured by The Tyrian Lodge, No. mo, Eastbourne, has beautifying influences, and with the glass ware and the province for the highest position it was in their decided to join the Correspondence Circle attached other adjuncts of such a service, made the hall very power to vote him to. Now the Gavellers take this to the Quatuor Coronati Lodge, No. 2076,. London. bright and attractive. The company numbered 41, in- opportunity of . at once giving themselves a further Further, Bro. the Rev. P. J. Oliver Minos, of the cluding the guests, and as all anticipated a very pleasure, the tangible evidence of which consists in Tyrian Lodge, is engaged 'writing a paper called the happy night they were in no sense disappointed. Bro. Vanes W.M., some jewels, which they intend to ask Bro. Pritchard " Masonic Landmarks among the Hindus." This paper , presided, the S.VV., of course, taking the vice-chair. The menu was equally elaborate and choice, to accept at their hands. I am delighted to be the will be of intrinsic value to Freemasons, as it will deal with the question " Is Freemasonry an Aryan or Non- and the gastronomic gamut was run down in a manner sug- medium through which this presentation is made. gesting that after labour refreshment is not only natural Bro. Pritchard , I have the greatest pleasure in asking Aryan Institution?" The 7th of March has been but agreeable and necessary. you to accept this jewel , which is presented to you by reserved for the public reading, but the Secretary in- Thanks having been returned , the toast list was opened, the Committee of the Gavel Club (the breast jewel of forms us that the paper will be printed and circulated and until an early hour in the morning the feast of reason Prov. Grand Treasurer) , also this jewel (the collar previously to members of the literary lodge. This and the flow of soul were only interrupted by outbursts of jewel of Prov. Grand Treasurer) , which is presented to will be the first paper of its kind from the Province of harmony, in which the Enniskillen brethren are apt and you by the other members of this club. Few words of Sussex, and great interest is exhibited in the Tyrian tuneful adepts. mine need accompany this presentation , so I will onl Lodge. The writer had been for many years a Senior From the chair were given "The Queen ," "The Prince of y Wales, Patron of the Order," " TheThree Grand Masters say we all sincerel hope many years may pass before Assistant Master of Doveton College, Calcutta. y of England, Scotland, and Ireland," as well as "The Pro- anything like an interruption may occur in the present vincial Grand Lodge of Tyrone and Fermanagh ." In neat happy and united feelings which so closely bind you JACQUES DE MOLAI PRECEPTORY , and happy terms Bro . Vanes disposed of these grave in- and the members of this club together. Gavellers and LIVERPOOL. fluential themes. visitors , l ask you to pledge our Secretary and Treasurer , Bro. Porter next took up the list, and very felicitousl y pro- wishing him a successfu l and pleasant year ot office ?.s posed "Our Lodge Guests," which was responded to by A neatly-framed and beautifully-executed photogram Grand Treasurer for the Province of Middlesex. Bro. Jno. Murray, W.M. Soi , and Bro. R. T. Forde, of Jacques de Molai , the last Grand Master of the old The toast was received with much enthusiasm and VV.M. 205. _ Knights Templar, who was burned at Paris in has musical honours. 1313, " The Private Guests " found a flattering and eloquent recently been presented to this preceptory by V.E. Sir expositor of their merits and their welcome in the person of Gaveller P RITCHARD who was very affected by this , Kni ght Major G. Shanks, K.M., F.R.G.S., P.E.C. of St. Bro. Stringer ; and the toast also brought quite a host of demonstration spoke a few earnest words of thanks Mungo Encampment , Scotland , Past Preceptor of three grateful responders . and acknowled gment, and told the President Vice- , English Preceptories , Past Sub-Prior of Devon , and Bro. Ritchie, S91, had the honour of giving the most Presidents, and Gavellers that it would be untrue if he P.G.S.B. of England. The photogram is from a pic- popular toast of the evening, " The Health of the W.M.," said that presentation came to him altogether unex- and found it a difficult duty to sketch in adequate measure ture of De Molai (taken shortl before his execution), pectedly, it would y Bro. Vanes Masonic virtues and zeal. also be equally untrue if he said he which is in the possession of Sir Kni had sufficient ght Major Shanks, " The Newly-Installed Officers " was proposed by Bro. words of thanks to express the gratifica- and is believed to be the only likeness of the Grand tion the presentation had caused him. It was an Magee, and " The Outgoing VV.M. " by Bro. Thompson M,aster now extant. De Molai is represented in the Taylor. evidence he was deli hted to receive. He could assure g habit of the Order, with the Latin cross (red) con- Bro. Amos proposed , in glowing language, "The Health the members of the club that he loved them , and he spicuous in front and his hands bound and crossed on of Bro. Bence, the Earnest and Faithful Secretary and considered he mi , ght accept that handsome present as a his chest. Treasurer of the Lodge." testimony that they loved him. He asked to be excused A hearty vote of thanks was accorded b Bro . Bence replied, after which "The Baby " was, from further remarks y the precep- according to happy custom , for his feelings were such that he tory to Sir Kni ht Shanks for his very , introduced , and had his [health could not thank g acceptable and warmly toasted. them adequatel y, although what he appropriate present. did say was indeed sincere. Bro. Martin , a strapping "baby " of some 6 feet 2 or 3 The Health of the Visitors " was the third and inches, responded with modest diffidence. The VV.M. proposed " The Past Masters " to which £st toast by the PRESIDENT who said that the Gavel , , 3relant >. answer was made in regular succession. J-uib claimed among its virtues (which were perhaps Songs were sung at intervals and in excellent style by be,ing rather loudly praised bv him that niehtl hosoi- alit ENNISKILLEN. Bros. Forde, Trimble, Bence, Walsh, Worrel , Chester, y. It cJJcj not 0ff er t0 jts v j si (;0rs a sumptuous Within Murray, Gordon, and Coalter. nanquet , , so the fact of the ready response of visitors Star-in-the-East Lodge (No. 205).—This The charter song fittingl y brought a right enjoyable °n all occasions could not be attributed to that tempta- lod ge held their annual installation banquet in the Town dinner to a true Masonic close . "°n ; but it offered them the hand of goodfellowshi Hall , on Friday, the 9th ultimo. This banquet also cele- p, brated the jubilee of the lodge, which was established in str:l'ghtforward good hearted plentitude of health- MOHILL. J11 j 1S41. It owes its origin to the Masonic zeal of a worthy pleasure, together with good musical or dramatic 'ntertainmerit brother , now deceased , John Brown, P.M. 100 and 132. Lodge of Harmony (No. 495).—The first , of which there was always a fair Bro. Brown , who was always foremost in advancing and annual lestival and installation of officers of this ancient y m man wn- y of its ta,ented members. However , promoting Freemasonry, having learned that a few Master lodge, revived last year, was held in The Castle on the atevt r t!,e cause the effect existed that visitors w . ( , Masons were scattered about the county, suggested to them 19th ult. By request, the chair at refreshment was taken " e a'ways present in good numbers the opening of a .Masonic lodge in the town of Naas by the D.P.G.M. of the Province of North Connaught, , and the club a ' ? never known to do other than extend them a hearty Having obtained the sanction of Bro. Capt. Madden and Bro. Rev. Francis E. Clarke, LL.D., M.D., M.R.I.A., -\o . B others, an app I wenty-five brethren sat down to the banquet ' '" ProPosin " The Health of the Visitors," lication was made to the Grand Lodge on the , which was he h S subject. The warrant was unanimously granted an(j excellentl y prepared b oped there would..~u... neveru ^vvi be a ini.tiiugmeeting uic , t ne y the lodge caterer. ll ilk" L u^ in the luiuicfuture lod S0Mle of them ge was opened in due and ancient form , on the 25th After the toasts of " The Queen and the Craft," " The shn¦ n would not be present. He of October, 1S41, the following brethre n being the first Prince of Wales and the rest of the Royal Famil ouid coi, p l e with y," and that toast the names of Bros. James members of the lodge: Bros. E. M adden, No. 1, Cork , as "The Thre e Grand Masters " had been duly honoured , the F \v r ' R - M - B-'- ; J- M. McLeod, Sec. R.M.I.B ; VV.M.; VV. Clark , No. 4, Dublin , S.VV. ; Revell, No. D.P.G.M. gave " Our own Grand Master, Lord Harlech ," ¦™ - Levander J. , and H. H. Nuding. 100, Dublin , J.W. ; J. Brown , P.M. No. 100 and 132 , a toast that was received with the greatest enthusiasm. ames Terry ¦lsPonH : •' having had to leave before re- Dublin, Sec ; P. Byrne, P.M. No. 847 , Dublin , Treas.; Bro. Austin, P.M., responded . aing, gro _ IV[C LK0D acknowledged in fittino - tprms M. Hanrahan , No. 132 , Dublin , S.D. ; J. J. Turner, No. Bro . Devenish , I.P.M., then gave the toast of " The e .'VSllre le experienced in being one of so good a 132 , Dublin , J.D.j J. Kellett, No. 226, Littleborough, E.C; D.P.G.M." "atrfe nn ' " , S' and on behalf of the Institution he ' repre- and Acheson, Tyler. In 1846 the lodge was honoured by Bro . Dr. Clarke, on rising to respond, was received with sen the affiliation of a worth thanked the members for the y brother from Western Australia, ringing cheers. He declared the satisfaction it gave him to doniri ' u handsome Bro. Henry de-Burgh. In find this new lodge now second to none in the province heard thr0 1S47 the present Viscount Naas , and voted t - - "g h a side wind had been (Lord Mayo) was affiliated , and in Bros. Major Bar- his deep sense of the honour he enjoyed to be called to pre- ° 1(; - That was 1S53 ti 0n j another instance of the inclina- foot , Colonel Burdett , the Hon. R. H. Hutchinson , and side as the Prov. G. Master 's Deputy over such good and true S°0d "heartecI men who while takin their own comfort i ' ' f? William Pace Geoghegan were added to the list of the men as the brethren of North Connaught. The harmony, were not f r etfu f " not affn J L » ° g ' o those who could lodge. The following are the names of the Masters who the peace and good will , the practical amount of fellowshi p ™- 0n behalf of the other have presided over No. 205 from its opening and M asonic virtues he had experienced there f or him* KT visitors, and in 1S41 until , led him thanked its transfer to Enniskilleu in 1S Bros. of bein ' - the Gavel Club for tbe pleasure 70: E. Madden, VV. often to thank God that he had been permitted to breathe % among them that evening. Clarke, J. Kellett , R. S. Hayes, F. Wright, J. B. Richardson, the atmosphere of a Masonic lodge. He referred to the enthusiastic labours of the founders of No. 495, and con- being called upon to reply on behalf of the Grand MASONIC MEETINGS (Metropolitan) cluded by toasting "The VV.M., Bro. Stratton." Lodge of England. He hoped Scottish Masonry would For the week ending Saturday, February 14, 1891. Bro. W. J. Robinson, P.G.D.C, sang " The British endeavour to emulate the magnificent Charity that was I he Editor will be glad to receive notice from Secretaries Lion." so characteristic of English Masonry, as Masonry was " The Newly-installed Officers " followed, and was re- :or Craft Lodges, Royal Arch Chapters, Mark Lodges, Rose nothing if it did not strive to lighten the ca res of Conclaves &c, of sponded to by Bros. Ross, P. M., Sec. ; Rev. J. G. Dirres, Croix Chapters, Preceptories, , any brethren laced in less prosperous circumstances than S.W.; Major VV. H. White, J.W. ; and R. O'Brien, I.G. p change in place, day, or month of meeting. The D.P.G.M. then gave the toast of " Our Newly- they themselves, and he gave a beautiful explanation of affiliated Brother—the Right Hon. the Earl of Kingston, the ancient Greek symbol of the beehive, with the bee SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 7. S.VV. 242." He said he was pr< ud to be able to give that fl ying towards it carry ing a grain of rice. General Committee Hoys' School at Freemasons' Hall , at 3, toast, not only because their newly-affiliated brother was a The toast of " The Provincial Grand Lodge of C RAFT LODGER . very distinguished ornament of society, not merely for the Cannon-street Hotel. Glasgow " was responded to by the P ROVINCIAL 143, St. Thomas, Masonic advancements that he had justly received, but 1572 , Carnarvon , Albion Tavern. G RAND M ASTER , who strong ly impressed upon the because Masonry for many years had been adorned by the 1(123, Rose, Surrey Masonic Hall . brethren the 's Hotel. name of Kingston—a name that had been inseparabl virtue of brotherly forbearance one with igj 8, Gallery, Anderton y Brixton , Horns Tavern. bound up, incorporated, and associated with the Order in the other, and the sinking of individual differences of 1949, LODGES AND CHAPTERS or I NSTRUCTION . ; Ireland since A.D. 1730. opinion. The province was at present in a most . Station Hotel , Camberwell New-road , at j Bro. the Earl of Kingston in responding, efficient condition, and he was convinced that so long Alexandra Palace, 7.j0. , said that he Cuiswick, Windsor Castle Hot., King-street, Hammersmith, at j, would not refer to the connection of his ancestors with the as provincial office bearers continued to display the Duke of Connaught, Navarino Tavern , Navarino-road , Dalston , Order; that was a matter of history. He hoped to follow keen interest they at present took in its affairs it at s. Cambridge-street, Pimlico, at in their footsteps. He was happy to be affiliated to No. would continue to flourish and reflect credit on all the liccleston, Bro. Dickie's, 13, 7. , and grateful for the kind reception the brethren Finsbury Park, Cock Tavern, Highbury, at 8. 495 had lodges under its sway. given him. King Harold , Four Swans, Waltnam Cross, at 7. Tupp's Restaurant, 8, Tottenham Court-road, at S, To the toast of " The Newl The other toasts included " The Province of East Manchester, y-passed Brother " Bro. the Percy, Joli y Fanners, Southgate-road , N., at 8. Rev. VV. Foster responded. Renfrewshire," " The Artist," &c, after which the Scar, Dover Castle, Broadway, Deptford , S.E., at J. Bro. the Earl of Kingston gave " The Visitors," which lod ge was closed. Vitruvian , Duke of Albany Hotel, Kitto-road , St. Katherine's. was responded to by Bros. Harrison, P.G. Sec. ; Church park , Hatcham , S.E., at 7.30. ' , The portrait is a very happy likeness of Sir Archibald , P.S.G.W. ,- Robinson , P.G.D.C ; Dunlop, Industry Chapter , Hanover Arms, Clapham-road, at 7.30 405 ; and bell and measures 8 b inches over all. It Chapter Red Lion Ho., 14, K.ing-st„ Kegent-st „YV McKenzie, 82. Camp , 5 y 42 Mount Sinai , ., 8 is a three-quarter size pastel and shows all the para- Bro. Thompson sang "The Red , White, and Blue," and , MONDAY , FEBRUARY 9. Bro. McKenzie " Blair in Athol." Bro. McConstand re- phernalia appertaining to the office of Grand Master of CRAFT LODGES . Scotland. cited " The old canteen." 5, St. George's and Corner Stone, Freemasons' Hall. " All Poor and Distressed Brethren " followed, and the 29, St. Alban 's, Albion Tavern . Tavern. Deacons received contributions amounting to £3 on behalf 58, Felicity, Shi p and Turtle of the Masonic Girls' School . 59, Royal Naval , Freemasons' Hall. ©bituav ^ ' Albion Tavern. " Prosperity to No. " was responded to b 90, St. John s, 495 y Bro. Rev. 116 Good Report , Inns of Court Hotel. j\G. Dirres Chaplain , , 242, S.VV., and with "Auld Lang 193, Confidence, Anderton 's Hotel . Syne " and " God save the Queen " BRO. ROBERT CRAIG P.M. ~ the proceedings ter- , 957, Leigh. Freemasons' Hall. minated. 1305, St. Marylebone , Criterion . The news of the death recently of this venerable and This lodge, which is to be heartily congratulated upon its 1571 , Leopold , Brid ge House Hotel. success, is appealing for £200 to enable it to secure venerated brother was received by the Craft in Leeds 1670 , Ade.ylu , Freemasons' Hall . perma- Ubi que Ca fe Roval , Regent-street. nent and suitable premises. with unmingled feelings of the sincerest regret. Bro. 17S9, , 1891 , St. Ami.rose, Baron 's Court Hotel , Kensington. Craig, who for many years had been one of the most promi- 2012 , Chiswick , Star and Garter Hotel , Kew. nent Freemasons in Leeds was about years of , 75 age. R OYAL A RCH C HAPTER . For some months he had been stay ing with relatives Scotland 173, Phil-nix , Freemasons ' Hall. in North Lyham , Northumberland, where he went to LODGES AND CHAPTERS OF I NSTRUCTION . recmit -his health. He has frequently purposed to I UNVEILING OF PORTRAIT OF BRO. COL. Coborn, Eagle Hotel, Snaresbrook , at 8. return to Leeds to be once more with the members of Egyptian , Atlantic tavern , Atlantic Road, Brixton , at 8. SIR ARCHIBALD C. CAMPBELL, BART., the Craft he loved so well, but his return has always Eleanor , Rose and Crown , Hi gh Cross, Toitenham , at S. had to be postponed on account of the unsatisfactory rtyde Park, Porcliester Hotel , ceinster-place, Cleveland Gardens M.P., M .W.G.M. Porchester-terrace, Paddington , at 8. state of his health , and now, alas ! he will never more Kingsland , Cock Tavern, Hi ghDury, N., at 8.30. receive the welcome that was prepared for him. He Lougnborough, Gauden Hotel, Clapham, S. W., at 7.30. At the late grand Masonic bazaar there was disposed has gone down to the grave full of years and honours Marquess ot Ripon , Royal Edward , Mare-street, Hackney, at 8. of by subscription sale a pastel life-size portrait of the , Metropolitan , Moorgate Tavern , 15, Finsbury-pavement , at 7.30. and as he lived respected he has died regretted. He M.W.G.M. of Scotland, painted for and contributed to f erseverance, Ye old Cheshire Cheese, 23, Addle-street , Wood. was initiated into Freemasonry in the Philanthrop street E.C, at the bazaar for Bro. William Drummond Young, of ic , 7. Lodge, No. 04, and at the time of his death was one Prince Leopold , Printing Works, 202, Whitechapel-road, at 7. Dramatic and Arts Lodge, Edinburgh , and won b ^ jucen's Westminster and St. Marylebone, The Criterion , Picca- y of the oldest Past Masters of that Glasgow Kilwinning Lodge, N o. 4. lodge. He dilly, W., at 8. To mark the importance of early joined the Prudence Lodge, 2069, and in Koyal Commemoration , Railway Hotel , Putney, 8 till 10. the prize, the brethren 's Restaurant (Piccadilly entrance), decided both lodges his death is felt as a severe loss, St. |ames's Union , St. James upon having a special meeting to unveil the 'at 8. In Craft, Arch, and Mark Masonry Bro. Crai was an picture, and this was held on Wednesday evening, the g St. Luke's, Somerset Arms, 214, Fulham-road , at 8. 28th ult., when Bro. John Graham ' adept , as well as in some of the " side " Degrees. He at. Mart's, Surrey Masonic Hall , CamDerwell New-road. , of Broadst one, East Dulwich, at 8. Prov. Grand Master of was P.P.G. Deacon of West Yorkshire, and held corres- Setwyn, East Dulwich Hotel, Glasgow (City), performed the -sincerity, Railway Tavern , Fenchurch-street , at 8. ceremony. ponding honours in Prov. Grand Chapter. Asa ritualist Stockwell , White Hart , Abchurch-lane , n.C, at 6. he held a h The Provincial Grand Master was supported on the very hig position , and has coached more i.rong Man , dull and Bell, Ropemaker-st., Moorgate-st., EX., 7. young Masons in his time than any other brother. Uoique, Victoria Mansions Resta u rant, Victoria-street , at 7.jo. dais by Bros. C. C. Thomson , R.W.M . 4; G. C. H Some Umcea Military , Earl of Chatham , t'nomas-st., Wooiwicn, 7.30. McNaug ht, Prov. G. Sec. ; Rev. Thomas Somerville years ago he was blinded by temporary disease, U pper Norwood, White Hart Hot., Church-rd., Upper Norwood , 0. ancl his greatest solace at that time, as he frequentl M.A., P.G. Chap. ; Alex. Dobson , R.W.M. Edinburg h y Upton , t'nree Nuns Hotel , Aldgate, E., at 8. confessed was to repeat the ritual Warner, Bridge chambers, Hoe-street Railway Station , Wal- Lodge, Denfensive Band ; W. D. Young, Dramatic and , , and so proficient did he become that in his later years his house thamstow, at 8. Arts Lodge, Edinburgh ; George Glen , P.J.G.W. East was the Wellington , White Swa n Hotel , High-street, Deptford , 8 to 10. welcome rendezvous of those anxious to acquire either at Renfrewshire ; and the R.W.M.'s of several lodges in West Smithneld , Manchester Hotel, Aldersgate-street, E.C, 7. Craft or Arch working. In every good work whether Zetland , York and Albany, Park-street, Regent's Pam, at 0. the home district, while the hall was comfortably filled , in Masonry or out of it he was ever to the fore. North London Chapter , urosvenor Hotel , Canonbury , at 7.30. with a distinguished company of invited guests and , His Uuric cnapui ,Dune ' s Head , 7y, Whitecnapel-road , at 0. members. Charity, indeed , knew no bounds , save those of Hope Chapter , Globe Tavern , Koyal Hill , dre^nwicn , at 8. prudence. His death has left Freemasonry in Leeds Israel Chapter , Tupp 's Restaurant , 8, Tottenham Court-road , W .I ' . After opening the lodge, Bro. C. C. T HOMSON asked very much the R OYAI . A KCH C HAPTERS . the Prov. Grand Master to accept his. mallet of office poorer , and his memory will long be cherished b those who knew and loved him well. 22 , Mount Zion , Guildhall Tavern . and unveil the picture, which the P.G.M. expressed his y The 7.10, Panmure, Hums tavern. great pleasure in doing. brethren of his mother lodge and of Lodge Prudence «cu, Whit'ington , Anderton 's Hotel. sent wreaths which adorned his coffin Bro. G R A HAM gave a very interesting sketch of the on the way to his M ARK LODGE *. ' last resting 10 Macdonald , Mark Masons ' Hall. history of the lodge from the date of its constitution place. He has left an examp le which will 4, stimulate the 2*4, Menatschini , Criterion. m '735, a "d then proceeded to relate more recent younger Masons in their pathway through life, ancl that is the best monument TUESDAY , FE3RUARY 10. events connected with Freemasonry in Scotland , which our dear departed brother would have desired. Supreme Council , ", 31, Golden-square. naturally led him up to the subject of the recent bazaar. To know him was to love 33 He thanked all the brethren him , indeed , and now he is no more, to emulate his good cKAFT LUDUKS . and lady friends for the ton Albion Tavern, examp le will be the ambition of his sorrowing 96, Burling , vivid interest they had taken in the bazaar, and hoped brothers. ibo , 3t. James' Union , Freemasons' Hall , the result Rpqniesrn t in pace. of their exertions would be the adding of lys, Percy, Shi p and Turtle Tavern. 211 St Michael' s, Albion Tavern. something like ^18,000 to the sum at ¦ « ¦ , . the disposal of ji8, United Strength , Guildhall Tavern. Grand Lodge for benevolent purposes. This would The Prince and Princess of Wales left Sandringham foi 23c , Nine Muses, orand Hotel , charing Cross . place Grand Lodge in a , Wellington , White Swan, Deptford . position worthy of Scottish Marlborough House on Saturday last in order to be pre- <+? Freemasonry, and he thoug ht the hi hest «j4, Kanelag h, Criterion . g praise was sent at the first performance of Bro . Sir Arthur Sullivan 's Cosmopolitan , Jannon-street Hotel. due to the Past Grand Master 917, , Bro. Sir Michael Shaw new opera of " lvanhoe " at the Royal English Opera . 933, Doric, Anderton 's Hotel , Stewart, and the present Grand Master, Bro. Col Sir There were also present in the other principal boxes the nyb, Urban , Freemasons' Hall. Hall. Archibald Camp bell, whose portrait he now had the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh , Bro . the Earl and Countess 1209, Manhupe , Surre y Masonic J Hotel honour and leasure of of Londesborough , and Mr. Alfred de Roth.-child 59J , Koyal :\aval college, Shi p , Greenwich . p unveiling, for their untiring , Mr. 1004, Wanderers , Freemasons' Hall. zeal and energy in bringing Grand Lod Henry Chaplain and party . The opera proved a great 101 Covent oarden , Criterion. ge to the success 4, state of perfection in which it was now , and the enthusiasm with which Bro . Sir A. Sullivan '°35. Canterbury, 33, Golden-square. placed. He was greeted was trusted the brethren of very great. ibu8, Samson , cafe Koyal , Regent-street. No. 4 would preserve the 1709, Clarendon , Guildhall Tavern. picture most carefully, as the name of Sir Archi- 1969, Waldeck , Freemasons H.1I1 . bald Campbell would be handed down to posterity as ASTHMA CURED , 21.17, Drury Lane, 'theatre Royal. one who did all in his power to hel p the cause of the LODGES AND C HAPTERS OF I NSTRUCTION . No matter of how long standing or how severe, by poor and decayed Masons, their widows and orp hans. Brixton, Station Hotel, Camberwell New-road , S.E., at 8. He then handed back the mallet to Bro. DR. SPENCER'S ASTHMA CURE. Capper, Railway Tavern , Angel-lane, Strattord , ac 0. T HOMSON Constitutional, Bedford Hotel, Southampton Buildings, at 7. who moved the best thanks of the lod to ' f ge Bro The beautifully illustrated book, fourth edition , entitled Lhaucer , the Old Wiute Hart, High-street, Borough , at . Graham for his kindness in coming among the members Corintman , George Hotel, CuDitt lown, Poplar, at t. "ASTHMA : Its Treatment and Cure," by that eminent and performing the ceremony. He also ualnousie, Middieton Anns, Corner of ijueen's-roaa and Midd'<" moved that Dalston E., at 8. honorary affiliation be conferred authority, E. Edwin Spencer, M.A., M.D., &c, &c, gives ton-road , , upon Bros VV D Jomatic, Surrey Masonic Hall , Camberwell New-road , at 7.30- Young. plain , intelligent , and comprehensive information G. Glen, J. O. Struthers , f. Kelso Hunter, and , which Duke ot Cornwall, cjueen's Arms, yjueen-street, Cheapsiae, at 7- Alex. Dobson. meets every phase of Asthma, Catarrh , and Bronchitis. It East Surrey Lodge of Concord , Grey hound Hotel , Hi gh-street , The lod presents a course of treatment which Croydon , at 6. ge was then called to refreshment, when the is instant in relieving, nmuicuiacic, St. James 's Restaurant , Piccadilly, at S. usual loyal toasts were given and received with all permanent in curing, safe, economical, and never-failing. Enfield , Kose anu crown, Church-street, cuiuunton, at 8. honours, the music being excellently rendered b Sent post free on recei pt of 3d. by Excelsior, Commercial Dock Tavern , Plough-road, Koti.erhithe. y the faun, Victoria Mansions Restaurant, Victoria-street, ai 8. members of the Lodge Glee Club, under the direction S1 THE GEDDES MANUFACTURING COMPANY, Finsuury , The Goose ana uriuiron , London House Ya rd , ' of Bros. Gideon Duncan and Alexander Patterson Pain 's Churi.h yard , E.C, ^t 7. Repl 249. High Holborn , London. 7.3°' ying to the toast of" The Three Grand Lodges " Florence Nigucingiie,-»1.H., William-street , Woolwich , at Friars, Liverpool Arms, Canning Town , at 7.30. coup led with the names of the three Grand ' Masters - Islington , Cock Tavern , Highbury, at 7.30. Bro. the Rev. OM PILES. " PILANTRA ," Pile Cure. Immediate relief and T. S ERVILLE was particularly happy in Joppa, Champion Hotel, Aiuersgate-streei, at 7.30. „ his remarks a permanent cure guaranteed. Sample Free. Postage 3d . at 8. , and caused some amusement by saying Kensington , ocarsdale Anns, n-dward-square, rvensington, Address — T H « GEDDES M ANUFA CTURING COMPANY , Hi Crown Tavern Lambeth-road at f. he often had the honour of representing 249, gh Mount ndgcumbe, , , S.E., Royalty, by Holborn , London. Nelson , Royal Mortar Hotel , Woolwich, it 8,. Baildon - e-insbury Park, Hornsey Wood Tav., Finsbury Park, at 8. West Middlesex, Bell Hotel , Ealing, at 7.30. Windsor 77 1 1545 Nottingham ... 403 'eW Jersey 877 Leicester 1560 Chester - I" - toeJorman language), Guildhall Tavern , Gresham-street, Chaucer Chapter , George Hotel , High-street, Borough , S.E., at 8. 435 Pilgrim tand 3rd TlIes> Prince Frederick William Chapter , Eagle Tavern , Clifton-road , Leominster ... 893 Walton-on-the- Carmarthen ... 476 Gosport Hill 1713 Birkenhead ... • Frederick William , Eagle Tavern , Clifton-road , Maida Maida-vale, at 7.30. 903 537 prince Pythagorean Chapter , Dover Castle, Broadway, Deptford. at 8. Devonport ... 9J4 Coleshill 1782 Holmforth ... bji Frome Wilmington ... 18 Portmadoc ... isog I Naval College, Greenwich Hospital Schools, at 8. Rov.u, A RCH C HAPTERS . 973 37 ^" Burns, Tupp's Restaurant, 8, Tottenham Court-road , Yarborough, Green Dragon, Stepney. Keswick 1073 Stonchouse ... 184 7 M ARK LODGES . Robertur 334, Newton Abbot 1138 Winchester ... 1883 Birmingham-Howe g^ 1 21, Emblematic, Criterion. 3 Warrington Heme -iay ... Tavistock ... .u Middlesex , Beaufort House, Walham Green , S.W., at 7.30. 1643, Earl of Carnarvon , Ladbroke Hall , Notting Hill. ... 1250 2099 23 - ¦ Egremont ... 1267 Siockton-on- Southampton ^JPj^rt ranrire'Sis PublicrUUIIU HallI Kill , Newin.m Crossvyiuoa), at0.1. 8.< •• 63 M ARK LODGE . Sutton Tees 2104 Wimborne ... w ndsvvorth, East Hill Hotel, Alma-road, S.W., at 8. 1347 99 Green Dra gon , Stepney, at 8. 331, Davison , Mark Masons' Hall. Bala 1369 Hull 2134 Bournemouth 123 thorough, Peel 216 Dover Chapter , The Moorgate, Moorgate-street , at 8. K NIGHTS TEMPLAR . Torquay 1403 4 152 r m?en Chingford opolitan Chapter , White Hart, Abchurch-lane, at 6.30. 117, New Temple, Inner Temple. Sevenoaks ... 1414 ... 2236 Newcastle ... 346 Mrt Blackpool ... Q R.A. C HAPTERS . Deal R OYAL ARCH C HAPTERS . 147 390 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 13. Newquay ... 1528 Bradford ... 302 Bri ghton 409 Brethren, Freemasons' Hall, Prudent C RAFT LODGES. LODGES OF I NSTRUCTION ' Concord , Holborn Restaurant. 'ii Old 33, Britannic , Freemasons ' Hall. 6 Woolwich ' "' Jerusalem , Freemasons ' Tavern. Cardiff 3 ... 500 Jarrow mg ,s: 134, Caledonian , Ship and Turt e Tavern. Whitehaven ... 119 Lee Edmonton ... '' K NIGHTS T EMPLAR . 704 1237 157. tfedford , Freemasons' Hall. Margate 127 Stafford 726 Redca r 1244 Domatic Anderton 's Hotel . ,40, Studhohne , Criterion. 177, , Batley 264 Crewkerne ... 814 Liverpool 133 3 1201 , Eclectic , Freemasons' Hall. Maryport ... 371 Wotton-under- Waterloo ... 13 S0 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11. Portland Hotel Greenwich '5o9, New cross, , . Newcastle ... 406 Edge ... 85- 5- Harrington ... 1400 r iniittec Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , at 4. 1997, Joh n Carpenter , Albion Tavern . Broadstairs ... 429 Stockton 940 Huddersfield ... 1783 0 2oco Earl of Morning ton Holborn Restaurant. Supreme Council , 33 , 33. Goldcn-s