CENTENARY OF CANADIAN MASONRY. Abraham by the immortal W OLFE, the soldiers of the victorious army, who were members of the Craft " met Masons in a barrack The meeting which was held in Toronto on the 28th December last to room within the citadel, and practised our rites and ceremonies, commemorate the centenary of the constitution by the " Ancient " or thus commencing a work on new soil, svhich led within three months to " Athol " Grand Lodge of the Provincial Grand Lodge of U pper Canada the foundation on the 27th December, 1759, of the first Provincial Grand under Bro. W ILLIAM J ARVIS as Provi ncial Grand Master, and to which we Lodge under Lieut. G INNETT, of the 47th Regiment, and subsequent briefly alluded in one of our Notes of last week, will , for all time , be a lodges, the number established betsveen 1759 and 1764 being set dosvn as memorable one in the annals of the Grand Lodge of Canada for the Pro- II , and between the former year and 1800 as about 40. The first notice of vince of Ontario. It was a grand meeting in respect of mere numbers, but Craft doings was to be found , according to Bro. R OBERTSON, in the Quebec it was grander still by reason of the fact that among the hundrerJs of Gazette of the 21st June, 17 64, and was to the follosving effect : " Notice is brethren who took part in it were to be found many of the ablest and most hereby given , That on -Sunday, the 24th , being the Festival of St. John , respected Craftsmen in the Province. Others of a like calibre—among such strange brethren who may have a desire of j oining the Merchants' whom unfortunately must be numbered Bro. J OHN M. GIBSON, O.C, Lodge, No. 1, Quebec, may obtain liberty by applying to Miles Prentice, M.W.G.M., and Bros. DANIEL SPRY and H ENRY ROBERTSON, O.C , at the Sun in St. John's Street , who has tickets. Price five shillings for the Past Grand Masters—would gladly have attended , but reasons of health or day." Many other interesting circumstances were mentioned by Bro. other sufficient cause rendered their presence impossible. But the non- ROBERTSON , but it is not necessary we should follow him in all bis details. attendance of these latter was in a measu.-e compensated for by, in the first As a clear and succinct sketch of Masonr}' in svhat is nosv thc Province of place, the enthusiasm which prevailed throughout the proceedings, and in Ontario it is certain to prove interesting, and it is only necessary we should the second place by the knowledge—in several instances by their own add that the speech, which was in all respects creditable to our distinguished written statements—that these distinguished brethren , though absent per- brother, was frequently interrupted by the warm applause of those present , sonally, were present in the sp irit , and sympathised most fully svith the and that when he resumed his seat his historical essay was rewarded with a desire to honour an event to which the Craft in Canada was so largely in- succession of cheers, which were as prolonged as they were cordial. We debted for its present state of prosperi ty, and the influence which its heartily congratulate our Canadian brethren on the great success which Grand Lodge exercised among the supreme Masonic bodies of the attended this celebration , and we trust the Craft in the Province, under the civilised world. As regards the proceedings, nothing could have been auspices of the Grand Lodge of Canada, may every year become more and belter or have reflected greater credit on Canadian Freemasonry than the still more prosperous. manner in which the constitution of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Upper Canada was celebrated. Our respected Bro. J. Ross R OBERTSON, Past Grand Master, who appears to have made the history of Canadian Masonry THE GRAND LODGE OF ULSTER. his special study, presided in the unavoidable absence of Grand Master Bv HENRY SADLER. G IBSON , and the speeches which he and others delivered , were well calculated (Continued from to arouse the enthusiasm of the audience, and will prove entertaining and p age .jn.) instructive reading to the general body of Craftsmen. The principal The " copy of said Memorials marked A." is a printed folio sheet con- speaker was, of course, the Chairman , who proposed the majority of taining a series of Resolutions passed at what , judging fro m the number of the toasts, and to whom was assigned the duty of replying for that of lodges represented , appear to have been influential assemblages of the " Our Centennial Anniversary," and Bro. R OBERTSON is to be congratu- Irish Fraternity in the North during the year 1S06. First on the list is a lated for the many felicitous remarks lie let fall in the course of his numerous meeting at Cavan, on the 4th Marc h , at whicii 20 lodges svere represented. speeches. Thus, in submitting " The Queen and the Craft," after pointing The second , svhich seems to have been the most important , as it was by far the most numerous gathering, lodges " belonging to the County of out , that just 100 years before Bro. VV. J ARVIS , P.G.M., who presided at 72 the celebration of St. John the Evangelist's Day, 1792 , had proposed the Tyrone " being represented, was held at Dungannon , on 24th March. toast of " The King* and the Craft," he ( Bro. R OBERTSON ) expressed the Next in order is a meeting of the representatives of 33 lodges, convened hope that 100 years hence " Masons who hold allegiance to our Grand Lodge at Armagh on the same day . Thirty-six lod ges were represented at Castle may meet under the shelter of the same old Hag and drink the toast Dawson on the 31st March, 25 at Ball ymoney on the 14th A pril , 11 at which pled ges their love for the Craft universal and their fealty to Carnfenton , County Antrim, on the 1 ith April , and 39 at Enniskillen on the a world-svide British nation." In replying for " The Prince of WALES, 2ist March. M.W.G.M., and the Grand Lodge of England ," Bro. G EORGE A. As the resolutions passed at these meeting all tended to the same FITZPATRICK , the Lieutenant-Governor of the Province, spoke of his purport, it will doubtless suffice if I transcribe those adopted by the tsvo Royal Highness as being not only a " nominal head ," but also that appear to have been most numerously attended , viz., those held at as a " working head," who was competent to do any lodge work he might be Dungannon and Enniskillen. At the former seven resolutions are said to called upon , and who, in identifying himself with Freemasonry, had but have been unanimously agreed to as follows : followed in the footsteps of his illustrious grandfather, the Duke of K ENT, ist. That it appears to us that the innovations proposed by the Grand Lod ge " and his equally [illustrious great-uncle, the Duke of SUSSEX , to whom the of Ireland (as appears by their resolutions of the 5th of September, 1805 , to be Craft in England is indebted lor the Union of 1813. He spoke further of laid on the higher Orders of Masonry, are totall y and absolutel y unnecessary, the Grand Lodge of England being the exemp because those Orders have, since their introduction into our Lodges, enjoyed lar of the true idea or basis of actual and uninterrupted Masonry—namel peace and satisfaction without any assumed controuling y, Benevolence and Charity. " It is under her auspices and power. protecting care," ITZPATRICK said Bro. F , " that you have in England those and. That sve pledge ourselves to one another, and to all our Worshi pful magnificen t Charitable Institutions maintained and cared for by the Masons Royal Arch and Knight Templar Brethre n in the Kingdom , that sve never will of England , and to whicii they contribute no less a sum , I believe, than consent or agree to any innovations svhich may be assumed by any power what- §500 ,000 a year." The honour of replying for " The Grand Lodge of ever, conceiving that innovations so assumed are inconsistent with, and svould , if Canada " was shared between Bro. W HITE, Deputy Grand Master, and persisted in, tend to injure and destroy those hi gher Orders of Masonry. Bro. J. J. MASON, Grand Secretary, the latter mentioning that " thc difficul- 3rd. That we earnestly recommend to the Grand Lodgeof Ireland to relinq fish ties in the way of the lodges in this country during the years immediately the idea of raising money from the Country Lodges by any such nesv invented preceding 1855 resulted in the agitation svhich culminated at the city of mode, as a taxation on the higher Orders of Masonry, as sve are fully persuaded Hamilton in the formation of the Grand Lodge of Canada," and expressing that such taxation would manifestly cause disatisfaction and discord throughout his belief that the advisability of that step was fully justified by thc the Kingdom at large. events that had since occurred. Then , said he, " there were 4th. That sve cannot suppress our disapprobation at the variety of dissentions °nly 41 lodges with, comparatively speaking, few members ; " but svhich have of late occurred in the Grand Lodge, and particularly at that part of its conduct by which an oh) officer and confidential countryman was removed from "lodges immediately sprang up as if by magic in every portion of the the office svhich he filled svith honour to himself and satisfaction not onl y to us, juris diction of the Grand Lodge of Canada. Petitions came in on every , but to all the Lodges in the North of Ireland , and that therefore we look upon his s'de, and lodges were rapidly formed. Masons turned up svhere it was never restoration to office as essential to the advantage of Masonry in Ireland. supposed that there were any at all, and in a very fesv years the That sve recommend that the office of D.G. Treasurer do cease as sve Craft 5th. , had attained a permanent position in this country. A number of cannot see any use in such officer, as in times heretofore the Country Lodges were Grand Lodges had swarmed off as it were, but still there has been already not acquainted svith any such person or p lace, having always transacted all their progress," and " at this moment we have 347 lodges in active work. We business with the D.G. Secretary, and with svhom sve are svilling to do all our have nearly 22 ,000 active members scattered throughout the Province of business in future , provided such D.G. Secretary be fairly and honestly appointed , Ontario." He also mentioned that the position of Representative of the and not through the influence or as the tool of any faction or party. Crand Lodge of England, which had been held for many years by the late 6th. lhat if the Grand Lodge of Ireland does not attend to these our repre- '»o. Sir ALEXANDER M ACDONALD , had been conferred by the Prince ot sentations, we will call upon our Brethren in the North ot IreUnd and establish a " ALES on Bro. Ross R OBERTSON, P.G.M., an announcement which was Provincial G.L. under svhose controul alone sve are determined to live. received svith loud and prolonged applause. 7th. That a copy of these our Resolutions be transmitted to the Ri ght Wor- But the great speech of tne evening was that of Bro. R OBERTSON in shi pful the Grand Master, and another to the D.G. Secretary to be laid before the replying for " Our Centennial Anniversary." In this Bro. R OBERTSON Grand Lodge. Signed by order 'faced the origin and progress of Masonry in Canada from the earliest , W M , R ICHARDSON Chairman. times, the first lodge, of whose existence there is undoubted evidence, being , At Enniskillen the four following resolutions ss'ere unanimousl 'hat formed at Halifax in which svith others took part in establishing y 1749, agreed to .- "*e present Grand Lodge of Nova Scotia. Ten years later, and 0| ist. That it appears to us that the measures latel proposed respecting c-rt 1111 *' y a French on the Plains of y few days after the defeat of the Orders of Masonry are unwarrantable innovations , infring ing on ancient inviolable rights, and calculated in their nature to disturb the harmony svhich should subsist Thurfday, May 7.—Grand Lodge in Ample Form. among the brethren at large. Service of the 2nd. That we believe those innos'ations and the nc-.o , chimerica l, complex, and above Notices being proved on the above John Boa rdman, John Leech , and. William F. Graha m oppressive systems of finance, originated in the love of exclusive power , and in a , and they not having appeared in purfuance thereof ; desire to create emolument to the nosv no longer necessary office of D.G. Treasurer , and it being clearly afcertained that they svere guilty of the ref pective Charges and that we consider them the cause of the dissentions svhich have latel y convulsed alled ged againft them—Ir WAS R ESOLVED , that the faid J OHN BOARDMAN , J OHN L EECH , and W. F. G RAHAM , HE XCLUDED hts and Benefits of the Grand Lodge, svhich sve cannot behold svithout the deepest sorrosv. E from all the Ri g Freemafonry, Seal 3rd. That sve sincerely regret the dismissal of Brother G. D. Irvine , Esq., from and that fuch Exclufion , authenticated by the Grand Lodge , be the office G. Secretary ; well acquainted svith his private virtues , and his great tranfmitted to the feveral Lodges in Ireland. andheriditary love of the Brethren and of genuine Masonry , sve regarded his con- against those dangerous novelties svhich , if tinuance in office a secure barrier Monday, May 11 , 1807.— (By Adjournment.) established, must separate the Country Lodges from the Grand Lodge, and greatly injure the Masonic Institution. GRAND LODGE MET, 4. That sve p led ge ourselves to one another and to all Blue Master Masons , (The Right Worlhi pful Brother WADE , P. D. G. M. in the Chair.) Royal Arch Masons and Kni ghts Templars, that ss'e will employ our best exer- The follosving brethren svere unanimoufly elected G. Officers for the enfuing year tions in forsvarding such measures as may restore the regulations of tbe Craft to The Right Worlhi pful and Right Hon . R ICHARD , Earl of DONOUGHMORE , G. M their former simple, pure, and admirable footing, and prevent factious , covetous, The Right Worfhi pful and Right Hon. J OHN , Baron H UTCHINSON , S. G. W. and ambitious men from disturbing the tranquility of the Grand Lodge in future. The Ri ght Worfhi pful the Right Hon. SOMERSET , Earl of B ELMORE , J. G. W C HRISTOPHER H AMILTON . The Worfhi pful G. D'ARCY I RVINE , Ef q. G. S. Chairman. The Worihipiul P. D IGGES LATOUCHE , Eiq. G. T. Thc " copy of said Transactions marked B" is a pamphlet of 26 pages octavo, entitled " Transactions of the Grand Lodge of Ireland on Thursday IT svas unanimoufl y Refolved , that the Thanks of this Grand Lodge be given June 5, iSotj , To which arc added certain charges preferred by Brolher to our much ref pected Brethren , J of eph Rollefton, John Fowler, James Henry Cesar Gautier, P.M. of (120, against John Boardman , Esq., G.T., ancl Cottingham , Thomas Aiken, and William Kelly, Efqrs. lor the hi ghl y honourable Alexander Jaffray, Esq., D.G.AI., with the evidence given thpreon before difcharge of the Duty intrufted to them by the Refolution of the 3d of July laft, the Committee to which thc same were referred. Nosv first published by and their ftrenuous exertions in behalf of the Order. order of the Grand Lodge." It svas Refolved , that the follosving Communication be made to all Lodges As the contents of this pamphlet cannot well be gis-en in their entirety acting under the Sanction of the Grand Lodge of Ireland : in thc columns of thc Freemason , I must content myself with a brief sum- The Grand Lodge of Ireland has heard svith furprife and indignation , that mary on the present occasion. It is quite evident that the Northern invaders John Boa rdman , John Leech, and IF. F. Graham , (being excluded Masons) in conjunction svith fome others carried everything in conformity with their own desires, by the force of , nosv under fuf penfion from the Privileges or Exercife of Freemafonry, ufurp , seeing which the Deputy Grand Master closed the Grand Lod , ing the name and the authority of the Grand numbers ge Lodge, have re-affumed the prepofterous idea of iffuing Warrants in the Degrees y stage of the proceedings. Whereupon the country and retired at an earl of R. A. and K. T. Mafonry, as if in the name of this Grand Lodge, contra ry to from their own ranks brethren appointed two Chairmen and Wardens , and the unanimous Refolution of the 5th Day of June laft , Brother Alexander Jaffray, re-opened the Grand Lod ge. The several memorials were then read , and then Deputy Grand Mafter, in the Chair. It therefore Refolves, that any Warrant the transactions of the previous meeting, so far as they related to the elec- on the Regiftery of Ireland, which fhall countenance fuch illegal Meafu re, or take tion of Grand Treasurer and Grand Secretary, sverc rescinded. Altogether out fuch Warrant , fhall , on proof thereof, be fuf pended. about 35 resolutions werc passed evidentl y with vcry little discussion and with perfect unanimity, one of them being " Thai the Grand Secretary be restored to that precedence whicii be bad previous to the 5th day of August, 1S01 , and which is his undoubted right." It svould appear from this that thc order of precedence had been altered, but I can find no evidence to Signed hy Order, justif y this assumption , 011 the contrary, in lists of the Grand Lodge Officers of Ireland dated 4th January, 1798 , and 24th lim e, iSoi , the Grand Secre- tary is placed next after the Grand Treasurer, as is the case in several sub- G. D. IRVINE, sequent lists issued prior to 1806. However , ihe resolution last quoted was followed by two others, viz. : " That Brother Gorges D'Arcy Irvine be now G. Sec. of Ireland. elected Grand Secretary, pursuant to the unanimous wish of the Brethren , as expressed in tlieir several memorials." " That Brother Peter Digges Latouche be elected Grand Treasurer ; and that the money and securities belonging to the Order be forthwith lodged in the Bank of Messrs. Latouche it Co." It svill thus be seen that the position Prinled by Brother R. Gibfon. of these two ofiicers ssas transposed by the Ulster brethren , and in this order their names arc prinled in tlie circulars subsequently issued by tbat bods-. S UPREME GRAND CHAPTER The document mentioned in the memorial as " marked D ," is a folio sheet printed by R. Gibson , and headed "GRAND LODGE OF The Ouarterly Convocation of Supreme Grand Chapter of Royal Arch IRELAND, Thursday, October the 2d , 580(1, The Right Worshi pful Brother Masons "of England was held on Wednesday, at Freemasons' Hall. David Bell , Master of Xo. 2 in the Chair." It is signed G. D. Irvine, Comp. W. VV. 13. Beach , Grand J., acted as M.E.G.Z. ; Comp. F. A. Grand Sec. of Ireland. At first sight this circular ss'ould appear to have Philbrick , O.C , Grand Superintendent Essex , as G.H.; Comp. the emanated from the regular Grand Lod ge, whereas a perusal of it reveals Rcv.C W. Spencer Stanhope, G. Superintendent Cheshire, as G.J.; Comp. the fact that it is merely an attempt to justif y thc conduct of those svho, for the E. Letchsvorth , G.S.E. ; Comp. Baron dc Ferrieres, acting as G.S.N.; lime being, bad usurped the functions of the constituted authorities. It is Comp.the Res*. II. R. Cooper Smith , asG.P.S.; Comp.Maj .-Gen.Crossland apparently a reply to a similar circular issued by the " Committee of the May, as ist A.G.S. ; Comp. Sir George D. Harris, as 2nd A.G.S.; and Grand Lodge of Ireland ," bearing dale Friday, 25th July, 18116, in which Comps. Thomas Fenn , J. C Parkinson , Col. Townley Caldwell, Aid. the late disturbances in the Granel Lod ge arc duly set forth and commented Frank Green , li y. Smith , W. F. Smithson , R. Clay Sudlow, Dr. Strong, upon , of course, from the Dublin point of viesv, and accompanied by various (.' . F. H ogard , II. |. P. Dumas, Frank Ricbarnson , Robert Grey, Rudolp h resolutions from 10 of the metropolitan lod ges, condemnatory (if the pro- Glover , t. Hastings Miller , Col. George Lambert, P. A. Nairne, Eugene ceedings of tbe Northern brethren on the 51b June, and approving the con- Monteuuis , |. E. Le Feuvre, Dr. Ralp h Gooding, Gen. Randol ph , W. G. duct of the Deputy Grand Master. Lemon , C 'll. Driver , Richard Eve, C. E. Keyser, and Frederick West The paper referred to as " marked E," is a printed memorial to the Grand were among the other companions present. Master, dated 1 Gth Jul y, iSofi, from the follosving military lod ges, viz. : The minutes of the November convocation having been read and con- Nos. 300 , Cavan Militia ; 3S9, iSlh Light Dragoons ; 570, 5th Dragoon firmed , Comp. Lord Alfred Spencer Churchill , who was appointed last Mayas Guards ; 865, Donegal Militia ; 935, Wexford Militia ; and 9S2, 48th Grand Scribe N., and bad not been able to be present on that occasion or Regiment. It contains the names of the Masters and Wardens of the since, being in attendance, was invested by the Acting M.E.Z., and con- respective lod ges mentioned , and its purport is seeming!}' to direct llic ducted to his seat of G. -Scribe N. attention of the Earl of Donoughmore to the misconduct of the Deputy On the motion of Comp. R OBERT G REY, seconded by Comp. FRANK Grand Master, Bro. Boardman , and sonic of their friends who ordered R ICHARDSON , the following report of the Committee of General Purposes the complainants to withdraw from tlie Grand Lodge after the D.G.M. had svas taken as read , and orderccl to be received and entered on the minutes. summoned them to attend. It is asserted that the ofiicers named used T HE R EPORT OE THE COMMITTEE OF G ENERAL PURPOSES . provoking language " to them " most opprobrious , insulting, and , and also To the Supreme Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of England. questioned their right to sole as Masons. The Committee of General Purposes beg to report thet they have examined Thc paper marked F. is a printed folio sheet apparentl issued by the y the ace-ounts from thejigth October 1892, 10 the 17th January, 18 both inclusive, it is b far tbe most interesting , 93, regular Grand Lodge, y document 1 have which they line! to be as follosvs : met wilh in this connection , and as an example of cool audacity and * To Balance, Grand Chapter £133 13 10 1 By Disbursements during the boundless assurance it would be extremely bard ,to beal ; indeed , 1 think it „ ,, Unappropriated Quarter £313 o 6 too good to be either omitted or abbreviated , and shall, therefore, ask the Account 223 9 10 „ Balance 257 1 0 editor of the Freemason to try and find space for it verbatim. I may, hosv- „ Subsequent Recei pts.. 425 15 8 „ „ Unappropriated es*er, premise that Taylor 's Hall , Back Lane, had been the home of the Account 212 17 4 Grand Lodge of Ireland for many years prior to 1807. £782 19 4 £78-" '9 4 Grand. Lodge of Ireland. which balances are in the Bank of England, Western Branch. TAYLORS HALL , HACK-LANE. The Committee have likesvise to report that they have received the following petitions : Thiirfiluy, March 2d , 1807.— Grand lodge iu due Form ist. From Comps. William Standford , as /..;' George Brittai n, as H.; Neil Mackay, as J.; and 12 others, for a chapter to be attached to the Albion Lodge, No. 22211, Woodstock, South Africa , to be called the Albion Chapter, and to meet IT was Refolved thai Brother Joh n Roardmtt n, G. Trcafurer , be ordered to at the Masonic Rooms, Woodstock , South Africa (Western Division). attend this Grand Lodge, on Thurfday the 17th Day of May next, ON* VAIN* OF 2nd. From Comps. the Rev. Charles William Barnett Clarke, M.A., as /..' \ EXPULSION , and fhesv caufe svhy he has not depofitcd the Money and Securities John Holland Wheelsvri ght , as H.; John Hyde Beresford, as J.; and seven belong ing to the Fund of Charity, in the Bank of Meffrs . Latouche, as directed by others for .1 chapter to be attached to the Woodstock Lodge, No. 2379, Wood- the Grand Lodge Refolution of the 3d of Jul y laft. stock , South Africa , to be called the Woodstock Chapter , and to meet at Masonic It was Refolved, that Brother John Leech , late G. Secretary, and Brother Rooms, Woodstock , South Africa (Western Division). William F. Graham , once D. G. Treafiircr , be ordered to attend on the fame 3rd. From Comps. J. Saunders, as /.' .; John O'Donoghue, as H.; Bentley Night, ON PAIN 01* E XPULSION , and (hew caufe why they have prefumed to iffue Swinden , as J.; and nine others for a chapter to be attached to the Acacia Counterfeit Certificates , purporting to be Certificates of thc Grand Lodge of Lodge, No. 876, Monte Video, to be called the Acacia Chapter, and to meet at Ireland. No. 215, Calle San Jose, Monte Video, Uruguay, South America. 4th. From Comps. Samuel Cochrane, as Z.; John Wyer , as H.; John Wm. Comp. FRANK R ICHARDSON seconded the motion , which was then put Folkard , as J.; and six others lor a chapter to be attached to the Duke of Fife and carried. Lodge, No. 2345, Clapham Common , to be called tbe Duke of Fife Chapter , and The A CTING M.E.G.Z. said the next resolution was proposed in conse- to meet at Anderton 's Hotel , Fleet-street , London. quence of thc increase in the number of Grand Officers by Grand Lodge, 5th . From Comps. Samuel Slack, as Z. ; George Henry Locking, as H. ; and it ss*as thought , not unjustly, that Grand Chapter required some William Mathers others , as f.; and 14 for a chapter to be attached to the St. iddilion to those svho held office. It svas also thought that in some Prov. Oswald Lodge, 910, Pontefract , to be called the St. Ossvalrl Chapter, and to meet Grand Chapters some increase might be required in the offices svhich svere at the Masonic Hall , Pontefract, in the Western Division of Yorkshire . beld. TbttTCsobsAiows on Vbc paper were diff erent resolutions 6th. From Comps. Felix Henry Gottlieb , Past Grand Standard Bearer, as Z.; , and he thought Ihcy should be kept separate. As regarded the first Robert Douglas Hesvett, as H.; James Ruthven Macfarlane , as J. ; and six , there was no doubt others for a chapter to be attached to the Perak Jubilee Lodge, No. 2225, Tai ping, about the advisability of granting the additional offices that were Perak, to be called the Perak Chapter , and to meet at the Masonic Hall, Tai ping, recommended , and he would ask the Grand Scribe E. to read the first Perak, Malay Peninsula. recommendation. 7th. From Comps. Michael Arthur Mclnerny, as Z.; Henry Gardiner, as This having been read , it was seconded by Comp. Philbrick , and H.; Alfred Molony, as J.; and six others for a chapter to be attached to the carried. Warrant Officers Lodge. No. 2346, London , to be called the Warrant Officers Thc A CTING M.E.G.Z. said that with reference to the second resolution Chapter, and to meet at Freemasons' Hall, London. he had this suggestion to make. The proposition was that the increase of Sth. From Comps. William Ernest Dring, as Z.; John Glass, as H.; Robert officers in Provincial Grand Chapters should be dependent on the number Martin , as J.; and 10 others for a chapter to be attached to the Chigsvell Lodge, of lod ges in thc province. Now, he did not think that svas quite a fair way No. 453, Chingford , to be called the Chigsvell Chapter, and to meet at the Royal in which to look upon it. There might be a province with many lodges but Forest Hotel , Chingford , in the County of Essex. few chapters in comparison. There might be another province where the 9th. From Comps. Clement Vincent Hasvorth , as Z. ; Herbert Andresv, as H .; lodges and the chapters bore a more equal proportion , and he thoug IBottomley, ht the James as J.; and nine others, for a chapter to be attached to the number of officers should be dependent on the number of chapters in a Clemency Lodge, No. , Oldham to be called the Unity Chapter , and to 2341 , province rather than on the number of lodges. Therefore he would suggest meet at the Freemasons' Hall, Union-street , Oldham , in the Eastern Division of Lancashire. that the Committee of General Purposes should make such an alteration in ioth. From Comps. William Alfred Scurrah , as Z.; Henry Longman, as H. ; their recommendation as would carry that into effect, and he would move Harry Robert Graham , as J.; and seven others, for a chapter to be attached to the that the Committee of General Purposes make the alteration in the second St. Pancras Lodge, No. 2271, London , to be called the St. Pan eras Chapter, and to resolution , so as to make the number of thc Provincial Grand Officers in meet at the Midland Grand Hotel , St. Pancras, London. Provincial Grand Chapter dependent on the number of chapters in the nth. From Comps. Major Thomas William Richardson , as Z. ; Robert province. Anthony Gowan, as H.; Robert Roy, as J. ; and seven others, for a chapter to be Comp. P HILBRICK , Q.C, G. Reg., seconded. It was quite certain it attached to the King Solomon Lod ge, No. 2029, London , to be called the King would not disturb Masonry in a province if it were made dependent on the Solomon Chapter, and to meet at the Mark Masons' Hall, Great Queen-street, number of chapters instead of on the number of lodges. But he quite London. agreed , having seen somesvhat of the work of Provincial Grand Chapters, The foregoing petitions , being in all respects regular, the Committee recom- that it svould be a mistake to regulate the right or status of any companions mend that the prayers thereof be respectively granted. who wished for office in Provincial Grand Chapter by the number of lodges The Committee have also to report that they have received a memorial from in the province where the proportion of chapters was not what it should be No. Rangoon the Princi pals and members of the Roya l Burmah Chapter , 832 , , to the number of lodges. The Royal Arch was the cope-stone of the Craft, Burma, pray for a charter of confirmation the ori inal charter being in such a ing , g and if a province worked up the Royal Arch, the additional number of dilap idated state through damp as to be scarcely legible. The Committee recommend that a charter of confirmation be granted to the officers might be an encouragement to the increased working of the Royal above-named chapter. Arch Degree. The Committee have likewise to report that tbey have received a memorial Comp. R OBERT G REY said the Committee of General Purposes would from the companions of the Domatic Chapter, No. 177, London , pray ing for a be ready to lall in with the views expressed in Grand Chapter. charter authorising them to wear a centenary jesvel in accordance with the Royal Comp. T HOMAS FENN asked to be allowed to suggest that the whole of Arch Regulations, Rule 102. the questions be referred back to the Committee of General Purposes. The The memorial being in form , and the chapter having proved an uninterrupted resolution confined itself more to the number of chapters . existence of 100 years, the Committee recommend that the prayer thereof be The ACTING M.E.G.Z. said he was quite willing to ' fall in with the granted. idea . The Committee have further received memorials, with copies' of minutes, for The motion was carried. permission to remove the follosving chapters :— Comp. H. J. P. D UMAS said the amended resolution would not be ready Sacred Delta Chapter, No. 216, from the Masonic Hall , to the Adel phi for the next meeting in May. Hotel , Liverpool. Comp. PHILBRICK said it would not affect the provinces. I Most of them The Yarborough Chapter, No. 554, from the Green Dragon , Stepney, to would be meeting later. the London Tavern , Fenchurch-street, in the City of London. ihe A CTING M.E.G.Z. said he understood there was no further business The Committee being satisfied of the reasonableness of the above requests, recommend that the removal of these chapters be sanctioned. before Grand Chapter, but he wished to make one suggestion. There was one matter in Royal Arch Masonry of which he had never The application of the Royal Edward Chapter, No. 604 , Lyttleton , Canterbury, been quite sure N.Z., which had seceded from its allegiance to the Grand Chapter of Eng land , what svas the reason or cause for its establishment, that svas the exclusion of and is new working under the so-called Grand Chapter of Nesv Zealand , for per- companions svho sverc not installed Principals from chapters during tbe mission to retain possession of its charter , and svhich svas referred back to the ceremony of opening. There was no particular secret divulged during the Committee of General Purposes for further consideration at the last convocation period , and he did not knosv that there was particular reason for uninstalled of Grand Chapter, svas further considered by the Committee, who recommend that companions being excluded during the ceremony. However, he thought it the application be not granted. worthy of consideration , and he would ask the Committee of General The Committee, taking into consideration the proposed increase in the number Purposes to take it into consideration to sec whether the present custom of Grand Officers of Grand Lodge, and being of opinion tbat the Officers of the coultl not be abolished. It might make the Roya l Arch chapter more Supreme Grand Chapter should be increased to a similar extent , recommend :— popular if thc companions were not excluded from the chapter during That, subject to the confirmation of the minutes of the last Grand Lodge, the opening. an addition be made to the Grand Officers appointed by the Most Comp. Rev. C W. S PENCER STANHOPE enquired whether that could Excellent the First Grand Princi pal , by the appointment of a Deputy not come under a suggestion of his own in his Province of Cheshire about the istrar Grand Registrar, to rank immediately after the Grand Reg , a revision of the ritual , which he had had to stop in consequence Deputy Grand Sword Bearer , tsvo additional Grand Standard Bearers , tsvo of his official position. He thought their worth Scribe E. knesv additional Assistant Grand Directors of Ceremonies , and that the same )' something about it. take effect tfter the confirmation of the minutes of the meeting of Grand Would it not be desirable to defer it all until the w ole matter was gone Chapter, in the month of May next. into of the revision of the ritual '! That , in Provinces and Districts numbering 40 lod ges and upsvards, the Comp. T HOMAS FENN said this question of the ritual of the Royal Arch Grand Superintendents shall be emposvered to appoint , annuall y, tsvo had been brought before him and other companions some years ago—he additional Provincial or District Grand Standard Bearers. In Provinces believed through a lasv case—thc question that chapters should not be open and Districts numbering 70 lodges and upsvards, the Grand Super- to all companions at the opening. After all it was thought better not to intendents shall be emposvered to appoint tsvo additional Provincial or make an alteration. If they svere going to alter thc ritual of the Royal Arch District Grand Standard Bearers, and two additional Provincial or thev woultl soon alter it off the face of the earth. It would not bear it. District Assistant Grand Directors of Ceremonies. In Provinces and I hc meaning and the object of the thing originally was that after Districts numbering 100 lodges and upsvards , the Grand Superintendents the opening by Installed Principals, they might be properly clothed , shall be empowered to appoint a Provincial or District Deputy Grand and in a dignified position , and in their scats, when the other companions Registrar, a Provincial or District Deputy Grand Ssvord Bearer , two werc admitted to the chapter, to salute them. This svould be spoiled if the additional Provincial or District Grand Standard Bearers, and tsvo dignity of the proceedings were taken away. There was no secret divulged additional Provincial or District Assistant Grand Director of Ceremonies. certainl but he hoped Grand Chapter would be chary and that the Grand Superintendents of Provinces or Districts be emposvered y, of making an alteration. to appoint such Provincial or District Grand Chapter Officers at the first meeting for the annual appointment of officers for the several Provincial Comp. ]. It.. Li" F EUVRE suggested that it was more a question of ritual and District Grand Chapters after the confirmation of the minutes of than of procedure. Grand Chapter. The A CTING M.E.G.Z. said he did not make a formal motion on the The following chapters having exalted candidates before the expiration of subject , but hc thought it was for the Committee of General Purposes to 12 months from the dates of raising, in violation of Rule 73 of the Book of consider svhether it was advisable or not. If they didjiot think it advisable Royal Arch Regulations, the Committee ordered the candidates to be re-obli gated , they svould not recommend it. and the chapters to be severely reprimanded. Comp. I IIOMAS FT'NN said the Committee might be asked to give reasons The Vale of Jehosaphat Chapter, No. 291, Highbrid ge, Somersetshire. why it should be done. He had attempted to give reasons—lie did not say The Clapton Chapter, No. 1365 , London. he had proved that his reason was a correct one. He had seen himself, in The Segontium Chapter, No. 606, Carnarvon. writing, a communication made to the Duke of Sussex at the time the ritual (Signed) ROBERT G REY , was adopted in 1S and it ss as strictl laid down that the proceedings Freemasons 34, y ' Hall , London , W.C. President. should be that which was adopted at the present day. The object to his 18th January, 1893. mind ssas evidently the one he had given , viz., that the Princi pals of the On thc motion of Comp. R OBERT G REY , seconded by Comp. F'RANK chapter should appear in a dignified position svhen the companions were R ICHARDSON , all the recommendations , including the removals of chapters , admitted to salute them. were carried. Comp. C. N. M'I NTYRE N ORTH , 1275, thought , as a young member of Comp. R OBERT G REY, with reference to the application of the Royal Supreme Grand Chapter, that what they would have to consider would be Albert lidward Chapter , No. 604, Lyttleton , Canterbury , New Zealand, not an alteration of the ritual. With the various workings since 20 or said 30 this matter was referred back on the last occasion to the Committee of years ago it had got sli ghtly mixed. If the members of Grand Chapter Genera l . Purposes, and as the Grand Lotlge of New Zealand svas not would take the meaning of the thing in the chapter , they svould find that ^cognised by Grand Lodge of England , neither svas the Grand Chapter of the ritual would , satisfy any reasonable enquirer. 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WESTMINSTER. ,, UII, P.P.G.H. Herts. „ • Francis H. Spaull , P.M. i „ G. Hooth Heming, P M. 1121 .tl708; P.P.G.H. nnd Sec. 250. Snlop. „ A. C. A. Hierert v, P.M. ,, HiirrvH.Snuinie 'i'.sW.M. lOIl. l'.P.H.D.Siirrey. 1820. Thcnes-.K.L.G.lloiiuiIli', Jiiincs K. Terry, P.M. A ,, I.P.M. 1R2«, Pros*. HA' . ,, Sec. 111(11. .Surrey. ,, Henry S. Wellcome, ,, Geo. Lesvis Keiiniibv , I.P.M. .1. REFRESHMENT DEPARTMENT. toMSSSS^SSSSa P.M.2*i,'l, n*.*ii , Sec.l!*i*.*i ,, Stephen Barton Wilson , „ I. W. J. Kennedy, W.M. P.M.Jfc Treus. tl . ATURDAY EBRUARY •MB' . ,, +1) . ll . West , S.W. ins. S , F 4, 1893. * Members of Iho Committee. + Workers of the Sections. flDasonic IRotes. THE ANNUAL FESTIVAL of the Lodge svill take place TABLE D'H OTE D INNERS AT SEPARATE There is not, as a rule, much in thc proceedings of Supreme Grand Chapter to attract notice but on AT FREEMASONS' HALL, TABLES. ; Wednesday the agenda was an unusuall full one. ON FRIDAY EV ENING , THE 24th FEBRUA RY, I &J3, y on which occasion Firstly, there was an nrray of as many as 11 chapters DINNERS A LA CARTE . to which svarrants svere recommended b the Com- THE R.W. BRO. WILLIAM W. B. BEACH, M.P., y Prov. G. Master of Hampshire & the Isle of Wight, mittee of General Purposes to be granted. Then the HAS KINDLY CONSENTED TO PRESIDE. LUNCIIESINS, DLNNKHS AN 1> SVII'VEBS VUUM THE said Committee recommended that there should be an increase in the number of Grand , Provincial Grand, and G RILL AND J OINT. The Lodge svill be opened at Six o'clock p.m. precisely. District Grand Ofiicers appointed annually, to corres- V.W. B RO . THOMAS FENN, Pres. Bd. G.P., Treas., pond svith the increase in Grand, Provincial Grand, and as W.M. Dining Room in thc Gallery, svith Tables, having District Grand Ollicers svhich has been recently sanc- tioned by Grand Lodge. Lastly, the Acting Grand Z. a viesv of thc Stage. THK FIIIST MICTURK WILL UK WOUKKD. —Comp. W. VV. B. Beach, M.P., Grand J —called 1st Seel ion hy Bro. Temple C. Marliii, attention to Ihe epiestion of the exclusion from the 2inl „ „ I). II. West. *' ceremony of opening a chapter of [all companions rd ,, ,, Henry Pritehnrd. PRIVATE D INING R OOMS WITH BALCONIES of llh ,, „ J. C. Mortimer. but such as svere Installed Principals. A discussion nth „ „ J. J. Illack. nth „ ., W. P. Ilcyimlds. IN FULL VIEW OF THE STAGE , on this point follosved, which svill doubtless prove in- 7th „ ,, W . U. Kentish . teresting to our readers. T ICKET S for the S U PPER , including admission to the Lodge, sr. each, may be had of the Stesvards, or of the Sccrtlai y, Bro. VV. G. K ENTISH , 5, Laurence Potintney .I/ey ii * eni;itgi d for Private Parties •siilliout extra We are delighted to hnd that the Board of Stewards Hill , E.C. charge. lor the approaching festival of the Royal Masonic idl in NEW SERIES. PUBLISHED ANNUALLY. Benevolent Institution is becoming rap y stronger point of numbers. Last week we svere able to report Price is. Post Free , is. id. SPECIAL T ERMS ie I * SCHOOLS AND LARGE PARTHS. that the Board svas not far short of 160, nosv it is 175, and there are still three weeks in svhich to swell the THE COSMOPOLITAN MASONIC number. CALENDAR & POCKET BOOK. Cloth, Price is. Wc are also delighted lo hear that Hertfordshire Cot.tractors-SPIERS AND POND LIMITED. notsvithstanding its supreme effort at the Benevolent The most comprehensive Masonic Book of Reference is determined lo issued." •ptORGE REES. Jubilee, in February, 1892 , give Bio. Keyser all the support in its posver. A Province THE COSMOPOLITAN MASONIC CALENDAR svhich has 21 lodges on its roll , and raised i.2000 in contains particulars of thc E NGRAVINGS by the Principal Artists. Eight Grand Masonic Bodies of Scotland , Ireland, and throughout Hundred Subjects in Stock . 1892, cannot be expected to do very much in 1893, the World. Liberal Discount. but it is bestirring itself , and the chances are in favour ITTCII1NGS, Large and Choice Variety on View lod sending a Steward. May be EORGE ENNINO'S of every gs up had of all Booksellers, or at G K *—' Establishments -. — by Leading Artists. Liberal Cash Discount. LOND O N : 16 I A & G , GREAT QUEEN STREET, CPORTING PICTURES, both Old and New. The annual festival of the Emulation Lodge of Opposite Freemasons' Hall (Office of Publication). '--' Hunting, Racing, Coach- Improvement is fixed for Friday, the 24th inst., and ing, Sic. Large Assort- our advertising columns contain , this week, a full list Now ready, price 2s. 6d., ment. Liberal Discount OTES ON THE CEREM ONY for Cash. of Stesvards. It seems almost superlluous to refer PIC'I L'RE FRAMES. Special Masonic Designs again to the good work done in connection svith the N OF INSTALLATION , b H. SADLER , P.M., P.Z., y for Certificate Frames Author of "Masonic Facts and Fictions," svith a Masonic , &c, "High School" of London Masonry, but it would be un- at Losvest Prices. Biography, Portrait, and Autograph of S IR A LBERT W. generous not to exprcs--. when opportunity offers, our WOOD S, C.B., Garter King of Arms, Past Grand Warden A New Catalipue, with Prices, &c, post free, id. Stamp. appreciation of its efforts to maintain and perpetuate of England and Grand Director of Ceremonies. GEORGE FEES, SAVOY HOUSE, 115, STRAND. the purest and best form of Masonic svorking. We GEOR GE K ENNING , I C, Great Queen-st., London, W.C. Established 30 Years. would remind our readers that the date of the festival lodge must indeed be gratifying to every member, and especiall Samuel Webb P.M., svho svas the first visitors svho are y to Bro. , will be convenient for Provincial W.M., and svho has for many years occupied the position attending the festival of the R.M.B.I., to be present of Treasurer. The members present included Bros. Geo. also at -what we feel sure svill be an interesting Flint, W.M.; Frank Osborne, S.W. ; G. Ridout, J.W.; Rev. J. H. Rose, P.M., Chap. ; S. Webb, P.M., Treas. ; gathering. Ht^aiM gfimS^i VV. Cleghorn , P.M., Sec. ; J. Bastow, S.D. ; C. Davis, * * * |.D. ; A. C. Doughty, I.G.; C. Kempton, P.M., D.C. ; In the few remarks we made last week with reference Craft flDasonrp . f. G. Doughty and H. T. Reed, P.M., Stesvards; E. to the lamented death of Bro. Col. Marmaduke Ramsay, Lancaster, P.M.; T. Owen, P.M.; R. Cane, P.M. ; J. B. S. Lancaster P.M. ; Ed P.M.; Paul, P.M.; and the services he hatl rendered to Freemasonry, sve METROPOLITAN MEETINGS. , J. gar, J. H. Bell , P.M. ; G. Scarman, and many others. Visitors : he should have mentioned that, at the time of his death Lodge Of Israel (No. Bros. C. E. Skull, 1501 ; E. Crosver, S.W. 127 ; W. 205).—The installation Carpenter, S.D. 156 C. Plucknett, 11S5 ; G. F. was not only District Grand Master of Craft Masonry meeting of this lodge svas held on Tuesday, the inst., 7; J. 24th Bastosv, 11S5 VV. Dee, 1G H. Kempton , ; R. and G. Superintendent of Royal Arch Masons in Malta, at Cannon-street Hotel, Bro. Maurice Bash W.M., ; 93; 442 , in the Pai n Walkder S.D. 131I6 ; R. T. Palmer W.M. chair. There svas a very large attendance of members of , , 1732; J. but also that he was District Grand Mark Master for Hart P.M. E. Magness ; A. Kenningham, the lodge and visitors. Among those present svere : Bros. , 193 ; , 193 Mediter- 1706 ; W. Ross, 511; W. E. Wellby, W.M. ; W. the Mediterranean, Provincial Prior for the A. Bassington, P.M. ; H. J. Philli ps, P.M. ; M. I. J. 538 Jennison , ; W. G. Ross, W. Wood, P.M. 193 ; ranean in the Order of the Temple, and Chief Intendant- Emanuel, P.M. ; S. acobs, P.M. ; S. Dancyger, P.M. ; 173 1534; J F. Ricardo, 1426; Baker, 1112 ; E. Angel, J.W. John A. Gartley, P.M. ; S. W. Harris P.M. ; E. H. J. General of Malta and Tunis in the Order of Rome and , 209S ; O. Bosven, ; T. W. Fisher, S.D. 192 ; W. Norden, P.M. : P. Cohen, P.M. - and C. F. Hogard 2395 J. , F. Wilkinson ; M. Angel, S.W. S ; R. Red Cross of Constantine. He had likewise taken the P.M., and Sec. The visitors included Bros. N. Gluckstein , 742 239 , Baker ; H. B. Mines, J.VV. 1S0; C. Wheeler, ° in the Ancient and Accepted Rite. P.M. 51; F. Rossdale, W.M. 1017; A. Rosenfeld, W.M. 33 1329 ; A. Banks, J.W. 230S ; G. Callingham, 1S5 ; L. A. Da Costa, P.M. 1349 : B. Da Costa , P.M. 1765 ; T. C. Artean , 1305 ; W. Willey, P.M. ; A. F. 1349 ; Eschsvege, P.M. 1349 ; H. Garrard, W.M. iSS ; 9 those brethren svho Harris, 214S ; T. G. Jeffrey, 214S ; W. Smith, 1624 ; F. It must be very gratifying to all E. VV. King, 1445 ; J. Oxley, P.M. 1306 ; A. F. Gasperd , Bevan , 170; J. Lonsdale, P.P.A.G.D.C. Middlesex ; and have worked so well with Grand Secretary Bro. D. VV.M. IOCS, P.M. S58: W. Wright, 1S97; N. Posver 2265 ; Leach Barrett W. W. Lee, W.M. 23S1. Murray Lyon, to note the immense strides made of , J. , P.M. 1212; John R. Reef, S.VV. 2241 ; A. H. Marks, I.G. 156 ; C. E. Good- Lodge svas opened, and the minutes confirmed, and tsvo of Scotland especiall 3 late years by the Grand Lodge , y fellosv, 907 : J. Terry, P.G.S.B., Sec. R.M.B.I. ; F. S. candidates initiated. Bro. H. Bell, P.M., then assumed in relation to its Benevolent Fund. Nine annuities of Rosenthal, 16(00 ; VV. T. Massey, 160 ; H. Chetham, the chair, and installed Bro. Frank Osborne as W.M. in a highly creditable and impressive manner. The follosving £10 each were voted on the 12th January last, so we 1017; and Boothroyd. After Bro. Joseph Levey, the W.M. elect, had been in- officers svere invested : Bros. G. Ridout, S.W. j J. Bastosv, find from the interesting report nosv published. stalled into the chair of K.S., a Past Master's jesvel svas I.W. ; Rev. J. H. Rose, P.M., Chap. ; S. Webb, P.M., # # # presented to Bro . Maurice Bash for the admirable manner Treas. ; W. Cleghorn. P.M., Sec. ; C. Davis, S.D. ; A. he had carried out his svork during the past year. Bro. C. Doughty, J.D. ; C. Kempton, P.M., D.C. ; T. G. There are now three annuities of .£20 each , five of Doughty, I.G.; H. T. Reed, P.M., and E. B. Homewood, * Bash replied in suitable terms, and thanked the brethren £15 each, and 104 of i, io each (three having recently for the trust they had reposed in him, and assured them that Stesvards ; and J. Rasvles, Tyler. Other business of a routine nature svas transacted, and lapsed), making the total ^1175 nett annually. This is he svould do all in his posver to further the interests of the Israel Lodge. Bro. Levey appointed and invested his the lodge svas closed. a good change from the old regime svhen there was , officers as follosvs : Bros. Maurice Bash, I.P.M. ; I. H. After banquet at Freemasons' Tavern, the customary literally nothing for anyone, and svhen Scottish Benevo- Gluckstein , S.VV. ; B. Marcus, J.W.; Abraham Mark toasts received hearty recognition. Bro. G. Flint , I.P.M., said it svas a very pleasing moment lence was but a name. Happily, nosv it is on a different Cohen, P.M., Treas.; C. F. Hogard, P.M., P.G.Std . Br., Sec ; J. Dancyger, S.D.; John Berlyn, J.D. ; H. M. for him to be in a position to propose " The Health of the footing, for which we heartily congratulate all con- Harris, P.M., D.C ; Jas. N oble Smith, I.G. ; Isaac W.M., for he had knosvn Bro. Frank Osborne since his cerned, especially the hard-working and able Grand Rosalky, A.D.C ; and George Lichtcnfeld and Joseph initiation in the lodge as a very good and attentive Mason svho had served an apprenticeship of 10 or 11 years. Their Secretary. Marcus, Stesvards. iThe follosving brethren svere appointed a Committee to carry out arrangements for the celebration VV.M. had been an active member of Freemasonry, both as of the centenary of the lodge, svhich takes place on the 21st regards the Charities and in other lodges. There had been of May next : The VV.M., S.W., J.VV., Treasurer, Secre- splendid Masters and good svorkers in the chair of their Corres pondence. tary, Bros. H. J. Phillips, P.M.; ). A. Gartlev, P.M. : G. lodge svhich rendered it difficult for others to follosv, but as Lichtcnfeld, and J. E. Blank. Bro. Osborne had svorked hard to perfect himself in the I We do not hold ourselves responsible for the opinions expressed ceremonies they must consider they had a representative by our correspondents , but we wish in a spirit of fair play to The lodge svas then closed, and the brethren adjourned to all to permit—within certain necessary limits—free discussion.] a sumptuous banquet, at the conclusion of svhich the VV.M. Master in him. Their VV.M. svould , in fact, uphold the brielly gave the toasts of " The Oueen and the Cralt," dignity of the lodge to their satisfaction, and the brethren " The M.W. Grand Master," and " The M.W. Pro Grand svould therefore drink his health, and wish him long life and THE DESTRUCTIVE EARTHQUAKE S AT Master." prosperity. ZANTE. The toasts having been cordially received, Bro. Frank Osborne, VV.M., returned thanks, and said The Worship ful Master proposed " The R.VV. Deputy it svas very kind of the I.P.M. to say so many kind things To the Editor of the " Freemason, " Grand Master, the Earl of Mount Edgcumbe, and the rest of him svhich he did not deserve, but he svould endeavour to Dear Sir and Brother, of the Grand Ollicers, Present and Past," and coupled svith do so in the future . He svould do the best he could during it the names of Btos.J. Terry, P.G.S.B., andC. F. Hogard , his year, and trusted they svould have many pleasant even- I have this moment received the follosving P.G. Std. Br. ings together. It svas impossible for any Mason to obtain telegram from the Star of the East Lodge, No. S80, Bro. Terry, P.G.S.B., Sec. R.M.B.I., thanked the VV.M. proficiency svithout attending lod ges of instruction , and he Zante: for coupling his name svith the toast, and assured [the had done so since be joined the lodge. He could say a great deal, but there svas a lengthy programme " Continuous destruction earthquakes half inhabi- brethren he appreciated the compliment. , and the musical , , entertainment provided svould be found far more interesting tants houseless, town and country, appeal all lod ges Bro. Hogard said the brethren had heard his voice so many times, that they svould not expect him to say than any speech he could make. He again thanked them through you for immediate assistance. Remit collections much. The Grand Ofiicers svere very proud to do anything for thc most sincerely for the great honour done him in placing him svire through Ionian Bank." by Order, and svhen they svere appointed Grand Ollicers it gave 111 the position of VV.M. and in drinking his health. I shall be deeply grateful if through the medium of them an incentive to further svork. "The Initiates " having been heartily received and re- your columns you svill kindly let it be knosvn that I In proposing the toast of " The VVorship fuI Master," sponded to, " The Chaplain " svas next given by the VV.M shall be happy to receive on behalf of the sufferers by Bro . Bash, I.P.M., said lie did so svith a great amount of Bro. Rev . J. II. Rose, P.M., Chap., sincerely th anked the calamitous visitation donations from lod ges or enthusiasm. The manner in svhich the VV.M. had done his the VV.M. and brethren. The present svas the 1 ith Master brethren. work in thc lodge that evening svould show them svhat an under svhom he had served, and he rejoiced to see that cfficier.t Master they had that year. nine out of the 11 svere present that evening. At all the "The Star of the East Lod " is composed of a ge The VV.M., in reply, thanked the brethren for the svay gatherings, and the installations especi ally, he had alsvays very hig hly respectable body ot brethren, svho may they had drunk his health. He had no doubt that he should been received svith the greatest kindness, and he thought safely be entrusted with the distribution ot the fund. have a successful year, and the 10 initiates svhose names he never enjoyed a gathering more than that. He could Perhaps you svould not object to acknosvled ge in your were handed in that evening augured svell. He hopeel, not help being reminded of certain services held in his columns the subscriptions I may receive.—Yours hosvever, that the finish svould be as geiod as the commence- parish for the convenience of mothers, svho svere told to ment. He svould promise them he svould endeavour to do fraternally. bring the little ones if they chose, and one had curious his very best for the lodge, and he hoped to discharge his experiences in that respect sometimes. He could not say C R , EDWARD LET HWO TH duties svith credit to himself , and satisfaction to the that that gathering reminded him of a mother's meeting, Grand Secretary s Ofiice, Grand Secretary. brethren. but he did say that the brethren very much reminded him February 3rd. Ihe toast of "Ihe Lodge of Israel Benevolent Fund " of those little ones. Ihe little ones he had referred to was responded to by Bro. Abraham Mark Cohen [We readily comp ly with the request of the Grand , P.M., grew up and greeted him by name in the street, and it who appealed to the benevolence of the brethren, and seemed like that on the Secretary.—E D . P.M.] present occasion. Life svas serious especially the younger ones, to add to the fund. During and earnest, and he rejoiced to find there were occasions the evening the members of the lodge subscribed over when members of that lodge could forget the seriousness of £12. life and assemble and unbend themselves. One rejoiced to flDasonic Iftotes ant ) Queries. " The Visitors," proposed in able terms by the W.M., find thc members assembling like the little ones, as though was responded to by Bro . Garrard , VV.M. of the Joppa they had not a single care and no thought of to-morrosv. Lodge, svho, on behalf of his lodge, thanked the brethren It svas perfectly right it should be so. Life was serious, but 1023] AN OLD LODGE. for the svelcome accorded to him. It svas, he said , the that life should be joyous, and if there svas one lesson in I understand that thc warrant of the old lodge at good ly custom eof inviting the Masters of thc sister lodges Freemasonry it svas that. If times svere bad they could Biggar, Scotland ) is an offshoot of a still older one at on each of their installations, and he hoped the custom forget it, and he believed they svould go back to the serious- Louthgow. The former is considered to have been would not die out. It was his first visit to the lodge, ness of svork to-morrosv all the better fitted for it. although on previous occasions he hid been started without any actual authority on December 27th , invited, but " The Visitors " svas cordially given, and responded, to could not be there. by Bros. Palmer W.M. The charter svas granted by the Grand Lodge , 1732 ; Wellby, W.M. 538; J. 1725. Bros. Oxley and B. Da Costa also replied in suitable Hart, P.M. ; and Wood, svho thanked the lodge for its October 86 as from the year It 193 of Scotland, , 17 , 1725. terms. profuse hospitality, and dresv the attention of the brethren is said that the tsvo " St. Clair Charters" of early 17th Ihe Worship ful Master next proposed " Thc Installing to thc excellent lodge of instruction connected with the century svere found in the old chest belonging to this Master and the Past Masters," and congratulated Bro. lodge, of svhich Bro. Cleghorn, P.M., is the Preceptor. lodge. Full particulars of Freemasonry in Biggar ol Bash on the manner he had carried out his duties during the 'Ihe VVorshi pfuI Master next proposed " The Installing early last century would be a boon. Who will volun- past year. and Past Masters, Treasurer, and Secretary," and said he teer for this service f Bro. Bash , I.P.M., svas pleased to bear he had given svas very much impressed svith the installation ceremony W. J . H. satisfaction during his year of ollice, and svould be glad to that evening. A pleasant duty devolved upon him in pre- do anything for the lod ge. Moreover, he felt hi ghl y senting a Past Master's jesvel to Bro. Flint, I.P.M., in recog- honoured to have his name coup led with the Past Master 's. nition of his services during the past year, for that brother 1024] OFFICERS' COLLARS. The toast of " The Treasurer anil Secretary and other had carried out his svork to the entire satisfaction of the I desire to draw attention to the frequent violation Officers ot the I.odge " svas responded to by the t reasurer brethren. and Senior Warden , and the Ty ler 's toast brought a most Bro. Geo. Mint , I.P.M., of Rule 308 ot the " Book of Constitutions," 18S8. The thanked the brethren for their successful evening to a close. kindness, for the support collars of officers of lodges are to be svorn only in their given him during his term of During the evening there svas a choice programme of ollice, and for the handsome jesvel presented to him. ges as. own lodges, " or when representing their lod music, under the direction of liro. Wright, P.P.G. Org. Althoug h he had not perhaps done all he might have done, Masters or Wardens in the Grand Lodge, or in their Middx., assisted by Miss badi Grossmith , Mrs. Littaur, he had had the lodge at heart, and had tried, and would Provincial or District Grand Lodges. It is clear, Miss R. Rose, Miss Frances Littaur, Uro.Curtis D'Alton, try in the future, to do all he could for its svelfare. therefore, that on officers of a lod ge visiting other and Bro. Eschsvege. Bro. Saml. Webb, P.M ., Treasurer, said that that svas a lodges they should not wear their collars , and that at proud occasion for him , he being the oldest Past Master and Provincial Grantl Lodges they ought not to svear any, Great Northern Lodge (No. 1287).—The the first Worshi pful Master of that lodge, to see such a large installation meeting of till, unless Masters or Wardens. Past Masters may svear prosperous lod ge was held at number present. They had had a pleasant and jovial Freemasons' Hall , Great 'Jiiecn-street, VV.C , on the lyth evening, but he hoped not theircollars at all Masonic meetings, in accordance with too much so, musically speaking, ult. There svas a numerous attendance of members and lie was pleased to know tne W.M. had had a good attend- Rule 306A, visitors, and the interesting proceedings were characterised ance at the festive board. He trusted that lodge KENT. by heartiness and cordiality . The progress made by th is svould go on and prosper, as it had done in the past. He thought there ss*as no one svho knesv anything perfect. He svas delighted that the installation ceremony visitors : Bros. I1 . R. Harrison, 5611 ; VV. Molesworth St. about the lodge, but would say it had been a great success. had been svitnessed by such a good number, svho, he felt Aubyn, W.M. 23G9; VV. E. Chapman, P.M. 2190; F. It svas not for him to blosv the trutpet too loud, but he sure, admitted that they had never seen better svorking. Cooper Willis, I.G. 1017; J. M. McLeod , Secretary hoped every Master svho succeeded to the chair svould be The members of the lodge svere myrc than proud to have R.M.I. B.; R. Closves, P.G.S.B. ; William Bennison , gratified svith an attendance, and a successful meetine- such such a member as Bro. Stiles. He had done everything I;', *, Wm. Shurmur, P.M. 2^,74 ; Richard Kershasv, as the W.M. had had that evening. Bro. Osborne, W.M., for Masonry. He (Bro. Stiles) had been through the fire J.VV. 2374 ; Sidney M. Cooke, P.M. 1S72 ; VV. G. had every reason to be thankful, and no doubt svas. It so many times that he svould advise the members to copy Hollosvay, W. M. 1S42 ; VV. C. Jameson , 40; Henry afforded him much pleasure to find the I.P.M. of the him. He svould take this opportunity of stating that Bro. Messenger, 140 ; VV. Thomas, VV.M. 2222 ; Richard Eve, Confidence Lodge—Bro. Hart—present. He invited that Stiles svas a candidate for the office of Grand Treasurer P.G.T. ; Gen. I. Wimburn Laurie, P.G.M. Nova Scotia ; brother, because he svished him to see the off-spring of the lor 1S94, and that he had the unanimous support of thc Samuel Pope, Q.C, P.G.U.; F. Ernest Pocock , M.D., old lodge, and he thought they had done many things that lodge. A fter giving the other Past Masters a few kind Vice-President of the Board of General Purposes, W.M. svould redound to the credit of that ancient lodge. Bro. svords he mentioned that Bro . W. A. Scurrah had been 1(142 ; Perceval A. Nairne, P.M. 17G , G.D.; Wal ter , I.P.M. Hart 193, had had a good year, and although the gooel enough to offer him every assistance in his year of H. Harris, S.VV. 57, P.G.D.C; W. O. Vizard , 449 ; H. I.P.M. of the Great Northern Lodge had not had equal ofiice. Massey, lfi o, P.M. G19, 192S ; C Pritchard Morgan, 1; success, still he had done his best, and no man could have The toast svas elrunk svith enthusiasm, Bro . Stiles receiv- and Franco Novara , G5. had a better elesire to attain success. The Secretary of the ing marked attention. The W.M. ir.itiated Mr. Eugene Esperance Oudin, and old Confidence Lodge svas also present—Bro. Wood—svho Bro. W. M. Stiles, in reply, stated that'hcivas counted as Hro. Lennox Brosvne installed Bro. Frank Jameson as svas also Secretary of four lodges of instruction , and helel a modest man, and he felt that ni ght very much the many VV.M., svho had received Masonic light at the hands of the a very unique position. He hoped all the brethren svho kind things said of him. He certainly tried to do the in- same brother, and svas the lirst initiate of the lod ge svho had could possibly make it convenient to attend these lodges of stallation ceremony asellicientlv as he could , as it svas more reached the Master's chair. The following brethren re- instruction svould do so, because there svas no doubt if any than a pleasure to instal l Bro. Kni ghtley, svho hail described ceived the collars of ofiice: Bros. E. E. Harding, I.P.M. ; Mason svished to get into thc chair he must attend such himself as one of his (liro . Stiles's) boys. He thought Warden Dennis, S.W. ; Hermann Klein , J.VV. ; Lennox lodges. He believed that no man should occupy the chair he svould make a good W.M., and felt sure that the Brosvne , P.M., Treas. ; Charles ]. Harrison, Sec. ; Walter if hc did not shosv an interest sufficientl y great to attend Iodge svould prosper under his genial chairmanship. He Clifford , S.D. j VV. I. Shard, J.D. ; Charles Moses, P.M., lodges of instruction. He hoped every brother svho aspired (Bro. Stiles) appreciated the W.M. having mentioned that D.C. ; A. Davidson Kemp, I.G.j Herbert Bunning, Org. ; to the chair svould have as good fortune as the W.M. had he svas a candidate for the ollice of Grand Treasurer. He Ernest Turner, P.M., and Frederick Mellosvs, Stsvds. ; had that night. Bro. Flint, P.M., svas going up as Stesvard aspired to that office for the present year, but retired in and Henry Evenden, P.M., Ty ler. A handsome Past for the Boys' School , and svas desirous of taking up as favour of Bro. Cochrane. He svas supported by so many Master's jesvel svas presented to Bro. E. E. Harding. On large a subscription list as possible. The lodge svould do influential friends, that he ventured to think that he svould the motion of the Treasurer, 25 guineas svas voted to the its duty towards him , and he hoped the members svould be elected to that high office for 1S94. Girls' School, and 10 guineas to the Boys', after svhich cordially support the Stesvardship. Bro. Ross, I.P.M., also replied, remarking that no one the lod ge svas closed , and a superb banquet partaken of. " The Officers " and the Tyler's toast closed svhat was took a greater interest in Freemasonry than Bro. Stiles, The usual toasts follosved, and the speeches svere inter- unanimously agreed to be one of the most pleasant and svho had done svonders for all the Charities. spersed svith some beautiful music and singing by Signor successful meetings yet held by this flourishing lodge. Bro. Scurrah also replied. He svas alsvays glad to do Novara , Miss Jessie Hudleston , Miss Isabel Rayner, and An exceptionally good programme of music svas rendered, anything for that his mother lodge, as was Bro. Stiles, svho Bro. Oudin ; Bros. Wilhelm Ganz, P.G.O., and Hermann including two songs—" A Golden Dream " and " The Sleigh had acted as Secretary for the past few months in the Klein accompanying. Miss Behnke also svell rendered Driver "—composed by Bro. E. St. Quentin , svho accom- absence of their late Secretary, Bro. H. Dickey, through some recitations. panied at the pianoforte. Amongst those svho assisted svere illness. He (Bro. Scurrah ) thought th at the brethren Bro. Sir J. B. Monckton, replying to the toast of " The Bros. Alf. Kenningham, S. Webb, P.M., Hugh Gsvynne, should knosv that Bro . Stiles had a vast number of friends Grand Ollicers, Present and Past," referred to the svork of C. J. Plucknett, and Kelson Trueman. around him, svho appreciated his generosity in giving svay the lodge on behalf of Masonic Charity, svhich he svas glad to Bro. Cochrane, svhich svould make his election almost a had received another illustration that evening in the vote to Rqyal Savoy Lodge (No. 1744) .—The in- certainty. the Girls' and the Boys' Schools. Masons must congratu- stallation meeting of this svell-knosvn lodge svas held at Bro. C. J. Smith , P.M., also replied. late themselves on the successful svork of the Masonic the Criterion, Piccadilly-circus—removed from Freemasons' In giving thc toast of " The Initiate," the VV.M. observed Schools. They had reatl in the Daily Telegraph that Tavern, Great Queen-street—on the 24th ult., and svas svell that great care should be exercised in introducing nesv morning that the Head Governess had sent up 45 girls from attended both by members and visitors, the latter number- members. What svas svanted svas quality and not quantity. the Girls' School for examination at the College of Pre- ing 41. There svere present Bros. R. Ross, W.M. ; Capt. He svas glad to receive Bro. Nizon , svho he thought svould ceptors, and everyone of them had come out svith a C. J. Knightley, S.W.; G. Mordey, J.W. ; W. M. make a good Mason. certificate. They ought to be thoroughly satisfied svith that. Stiles, P.M., Treas. and acting Sec.; A. H. Cole. I.D. : Bro. Nizon suitabl y replied. Bro. Lennox Brosvne proposed "The Kindred Grand H. L-ngman, I.G. ; T. Jeffenes, D.C. ; J. Pratt and G. The Worshi p ful Master gave the toast of "The Visitors." Lodges," for which he asked General Laurie, P.G.M., Comley, Stwds. ; R. Whiting, P.M., Tyler; J. C. Smith, They had a great number present, and he gave them all a Nova Scotia, to respond. P.M. ; C. H. Holland, P.M. ; W. A. Scurrah , P.M.| hearty svelcome. The members had done their best to Bro. Gen. Laurie, in reply, said he svas at the consecra- A. George, J. Fletcher, G. Thompson, A. Ramsden, J. H. entertain them , and he hoped they svould all go asvay tion of thc Empire Lodge in 1SS5, and had been present at Adcock, C. Wilsden , W. Jennings, J. Morris, G. Rice, W. satisfied , and come again anel again. He svas proud to see many meetings of tbe lodge since. That svas very gratif y- W. Langley, E. Waymouth, A. B. Fox , VV. Bowen , G. so many Past Masters, so large an array of them had never ing to him, because one of the objects of the lodge was to Sillick, H. Davey, J. M. Ellison, C. P. Coles, W. Baker, before been seen at an installation of the lod ge. He coupled biing into closer connection home and colonial breth ren. F. Nizon, J. Bishop, F. J. Walker, J. W. Harwood, R. svith the toast the names of Bros. Douglas Smith, R. Wake, They received him at first as a transient brother, but he svas I. West, and others, the visitors svere Bros. F. Douglas- Arthur Scurrah , J. Stephens, E. Storr, Walter Martin , j. nosv a resident in London. He svas not singular in that Norman, 172 ; F. Marshall j W. J. Mansell, 19S7; H. Thompson , H. Dehane, R. Loader, VV. Mason, and J. respect, for Lord Carrington svas now in England , anel Lord J. N. Hare, 1987; R. thatty,*227i; H. Herbert, 1 745 ; H. Pullen , svhom hc asked to respond. Jersey svas coming home. Soon such brethren svould be as C. J. Scales, 1507 ; Edwin Storr, 167; W. Dasvson , Bro. Douglas Smith, in reply, complimented the VV.M., thick as leaves of Vallambrosa, and these Colonial Grand 1622; J. Loader, 1622 ; J. Kirby, 1G22 ; F. Tomlin , and congratulated the members on having so excellent a Masters svould be another link to bind the mother country 13O0 ; A. A.Wethnen, 404 ; J. Thomas, P.M. 753 ; 1. M. Master. The svorking of the Installing Master svas perfect, and the Colonies together. I he Imperial Institute svas to be McLeod , Sec. R.M.I.B., P.P.S.G.W . Derby; VV.J. Love- and he hoped that all svho svere aspiring for ollice svould do inaugurated this year, and there svould be a conference of grove, P.M. 129.*;; las. Stephens, P.M. 177 ; R. Doug as the svorking as svitnessed that night by Bro. Stiles, svho svas eminent statesmen, so that the lodge svould have yet another Smith, W.M. 27; W. J. Mason , P.M. 2150 ; J. Irvine, svell knosvn in the Masonic svorld. 'The jewels he had the opportunit y of entertaining the Colonial brethren. He knesv P.M. S62 ; A. H. Scurrah, VV.M. 220G ; G. H. Stansall , honour to svear svere proof of his labours in the cause of they svould rise to their obli gation. They should recruit their 220(0 ; W. A. Perry, W.M. 101 ; W. Binnie, P.M. U37; Masonrv. ranks, increase theirnuinb5r.=, ands2lect someof the choicest I. Roach , P.M. 1579 ; H. Dehane, P.M. 1543 ; R.Wake, Bro. J. H. Pullen also replied. He said tbat svas his lirst material svhich svas to be obtained from the sister Grand W.M. 1772; W. Bradford, S.VV. S62 ; J. H. Pullen , visit, but he had often been invited. I le svas delighted with Lodges of the Colonies. W.M. 1622; B. Kauffman, P.M. 173.'; J. Garrod, P.M. svhat he had seen and heard , and h; complimented the Bio. E. E. Harding, I.P .M., proposed "The W.M." 754 ! J- M. Martin, P.M. S79 ; |. C. Edmonds, P.M. VV.M. on his festive bearing. He felt bound to remark that Duiingthe fesv years he had had the honour of belonging to 1507 ; J. Cottrell, 72; A. C. Hide, P.M. 1237; J. R. svhen Bro. Stiles visited his lod ge, svhich he had done on the lodge he had had many pleasurable duties; but on this Colegrave, 1G22 ; T. H. Thompson, P.M. 1237 ; J. one or tsvo occasions, hc and the members of his lodge felt occasion they svere eclipsed by having to propose the health Kilvington , P.M. 1790 j E. Clark, 1732 j H.Wells, VV.M. honoured in having so distinguished a visitor. of the VV.M. lie had been remarking that one could 1507; and F. Sheffield , S.VV. 2029, Bro. R. Wake also replied. He svas glad to be a visitor almost measure the flight of time by sundry installations. Thc lodge having been opened , the minutes of the last that night, and to bear testimony to the grand svorking of It svas but the other day he sasv Bro. Lennox Browne initiate meeting were read and confirmeel, and the acting Secretary Bro. Stiles. Bro. Jameson; it svas four or live years ago, and nosv they read a communication from ihe G. Secretary sanctioning the Bro. Jas. Stephens felt hosv unable he svas to thank sasv Bro. Frank Jameson in the chair of K.S. He svould removal ot the lodge to the Criterion. The Auditors having them for their hearty svelcome and profuse hospitality. It remind the brethren that if they svould strive to svork as Bro. submitted their report on the balance-sheet, shosving a sub- svas the lirst opportunity he had had of visiting the lodge, Jameson had stris'en, they could soon attain the highest stantial sum in hand, Mr., Francis Nizon svas balloted for , though often invited , but he should never forget the treat- position. 'They all knesv svhat a good Mason, and svhat and the ballot being unanimous, he svas initiated by Bro. VV. ment he had received, liro. Stiles, svhom he had known a rare good fellosv Bro. Jameson svas. A. Scurrah, P.M., in a most impressive manner. Bro. Capt. for many years, svas very energetic in everything he took 'The VVorshipfuI Master said he had to thank all the C. J. Knightley was then presented to the acting VV.M. to in hand, and he had never met a more jocular W.M. than brethren , and particularl y the I.P.M., for the very flatter- receive the benefit of installation at his hands, and a Boarel Bro. Knig htley. ing svay he had spoken of him , and the brethren for the of Installed Masters having been formed, he svas installed Bros. Walter Martin , Arthur Scurrah, Storr, Thompson , kindly svay in svhich they had received his remarks. He in a highly praisesvorthy manner by Bro. VV. M. Stiles, Dehane, Loader, and Mason also replied in suitable svas very proud indceel of the position he sva, nosv occupying- P.M. The follosving svereappointed and invested as ofiicers terms. as VV.M. of the Empire Lodge ; but in being so proud, it for the year: Bros. G. Mordey, S.W. ; O. Rsvjicka , The VV.M. gave the toast of " The Charities " coupled svas only due to him to say that it svas a tribute to the J.W.; W. M. Stiles, Treas. ; A. H. Cole, Sec. ; 11. svith the name ol Bro. J. M. McLeod. He (the W.M.) ollice of W.M. more than to himself , because he svas only Longman, S.D.; T. Jefferies, J.D.j VV. A. Scurrah, had done his best to support the Charities , but for many filling the position of W.M. by chance. There sverc other P.M., D.C ; J. Pratt, I.G.; G. Comley, G. Thompson , reasons he had certainl y clung to the " Boys." He also ollicers before him svho broke from the rank by obtaining and G. Rice, Stesvards; J. C. Smith, P.M., Org. ; and R. referred to the other Charities. appointments abroad , and so caused the vacancy Whiting, P.M., Tyler. The usual add resses svere ably Bro. McLeod, Sec. R.M.I.B., in reply, stated tint there svhich he filled. Asthe I.P.M. observed , hc (Bro. Jameson) and efficiently delivered by Bro. VV. M. Stiles, P.M., who svas vcry little need in that lodge to advocate the Charities. svas a very young Mason ; in fact it svas a very few years at their close received quite an ovation from the members He congratulated the VV.M. on his svell-knosvn support of since he was initiated in that lodge. Thc only advantage he and thc visitors. The first duty of the nesvly-installed the Charities. He svas at another gathering in the same could possibly see in being VV.M. svas to encourage thc Master svas to present Bro. Ross, the I.P.M., with a jesvel building, svh'ch svas a long-standing engagement, or he younger members svho came into the loelge to look forsvard which had been unanimously voted by the lodge in recogni- svould has*e been present at the hospitable board . In to becoming Master in the same rapid manner as hc had . tion of his services in the chair, the W.M. remarking that eloquent terms he urged the members to support thc W.M., He should be very ungrateful if he sat dosvn without most jt gave him a great pleasure to do it. Bro. Ross expressed svho had consented to be Steward for tie Boys, and svhose cordiall y thanking his godfather in Masonry, Bro . Lennox his sincere thanks for the kind appreciation of his services, list he felt sure would be one of the largest next June, and Browne, svho not only initiated him, but stood his friend , which it had been a great honour to render. in conclusion he remarked that the lod ge had in Bro. W. and gave him advice , and helped him materially in his A sum having been unanimously voted to a brother svho A. Scurrah , a member of the lodge, a good representative Masonic svorking anel progress . He svas doubly honoured was m distress, the lodge svas closed , and the brethren on the Board of Management of the Boys. that night by being supported by his godfather and by his adjourned to a superb bane-uet. The next toasts svere " The Treasurer and Secretary " vcry dear paternal father also, lie then proposed " The At the conclusion of the repast the W.M. gave the usual and " The Ollicers," to svhich suitable responses svere made. I. P.M. and Past Masters." With reference to the Instal- 'oyal and Masonic toasts, svhich svere cordially received. 'The 'Ty ler 's toast brought a very happy and pleasant ling Master, svords failed him to express hosv beautifully Bro. Ross, I.P.M., in proposing "The Health of the evening to a close. Bro. Lennox Brosvne performed the ceremony of installa- W .M ,," svished him a very happy and successful year of The musical arrangements sverc carried out under the tion. The brethre n , hosvever, heard it, and they all appre- office. lie had been associated with him in Masonry and able elirection of Mr. Edwin Rudston , assisted by Bros. ciated it , but he svas sure none appreciated it more than he other matters for very many years, and he svas a good VV. 11. Webb, Fred. Stephens, the Montague Mandoliuists , (Bro. Jameson.) lie thanked Hro. Lennox Brosvne for the 'ellow. and Wilfrid Davies, svho ably accompanied. svork he did , and his appreciation was enhances! by the ihe toast and the W.M. svere received svith great The VV.M. is to be congratulated on the great success of knosvledge that the lime of a professional man was much enthusiasm. He gave them his best and most sincere the meeting. occup ied , and, therefore , the greater praise svas due to him 'hanks for their kind reception , and would do his best for svorking up the installation, for hosvever well the work during the next 12 months. He svas proud to say that at Empire Lodge (No. j iu8).—Another hi ghly was known , it svas easily forgotten , and alsvays reepj ired 'he Audit Committee, a few nights ago, it svas said that success! ul installation meeting of this lodge svas held on fresh study. With reference to thc Past Masters, he had whatever he did was done well, lie earnestl y hoped that Tuesday, the -'.(th ult., at the Criterion , Piccadilly, IS10. to thank Bro . Harding for the beautiful svay in which Jt would alsvays be so, and hc svould endeavour to fulfil Edward E. Harding, VV.M., presiding. There svere present he iniliated their very charming musical brother, svhich 'he duties ol the ollice in a dignified but courteous on the occasion Bros. Lennox Browne , P.M., Treas. ; Sir he svas sure deep ly impressed Bro. Oudin. They svere wanner. John Monckton , P.G.W. ; A. |. R. Trendcll , C.M.G., especially honoured in ranking Bro. Trendell as a Past the W.M. gave the next toast, "The Installing Master P.M., P.A.G.D.C. ; Andrew Miller , P.M.; the Kev. Master of their lod ge, and liro . Sir 11. Philip Cunliffe and l>ast Masters." He pai d a great tribute to the J. S. Brosvnri gg, P. M., Past Grand Chaplain ; Owen. excellent svorking of Bro..,, Stiles, svhich, he said, svas many other members of the lod ge, and the following Bio. Lennox Brosvne , P.M., Treas., said he had had the greatest pleasure in installing Bro. Jameson and so P.M., Sec, on the Hertfordshire Charity Association. The KINGSTON-ON-THAMES. completing the Masonic edifice of svhich he had the honour trustees and ofiicers of the Gladsmuir Benevolent Fund .—Wednesday, the 18th of laying the foundation-stone. As the W.M. had been svere re-elected, and letters of regret at their inability to Dobie Lodge (No. 889) attend from the Prov. Grand Master and others, having instant, was the date of the installation meeting of this told , he had had that evening conferred on him the lodge, but the ceremony had to be postponed until March , highest honour that it was in the power of the lodge to been read or announced, the other business was quickly dis- in consequence of the illness of Bro. Edgell, theW.M. bestosv, and he (Bro. Lennox Brosvne) didnot knov that it posed of , and the lodge was closed . Jas. wouldbepossbletofindamore svorthyrecipient. This lodge The brethren aftersvards dined together under the presi- elect. The trying effects of the weather kept others away advantages as in military lodges members were dency of the nesv W.M , svh o svas supported right and left also j but in spite of all that Bro. A. M. Levy, the W.M., had great , opened the lodge with all his working officers save two, and often called asvay either for personal reasons or reasons of by Bros. Keyser, Terry, Hodges, Carter, Bullock , Tryon , was assisted by a larger number of brethren than had been State, but this lodge made it the rule that its members, as Gray, Young, and others, the customary speeches being looked for under the circumstances. The chair of S.W. far as possible, took their rank for further promotion svhen interspersed svith songs by Bros. Probert, Brosvnssvord, y there had been nodifferences in this Mason and Tibbatts. svas occupied by Bro. Montgomery, W.M. 2444; and the they returned . Happil Gray, Lesvis, , Cranston, duties of J.G. svere admirably carried out by Bro. Watkin, lodge. There svas considerable svork for any Master of Reference svas made to the fact that Bro. Keyser had who was only initiated a year ago. A hearty greeting svas this Iodge. svhich had nosv been going on for nearly eight undertaken to preside at the approaching Festival of the given to Bro. Tom Wilkinson , years. Only tsvice in that period had there not been svork Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , and earnest apoeals S.D., svho again attended , lodge in health and strength after much suffering. On the to do. The W.M. had also done his duty to the Charities, svere made by that brother in lodee and also by Bro. Terry, reading of the letter from the W.M. elect, it was resolved for svithin a fesv months of his initiation he matle himself in response to the toast of "The Masonic Chanties, to the that the sympathy of the Iodge be tendered to him, svith an vice-patron of one of the most deserving of the Masonic brethre n for support on that important occasion; and before expression of the hope that he might soon be restored to Chari'.ies. He had also svorked very hard in the performance the proceedings came to an end, Bro. Baxter, P.M., svho health . Bro. Arthur E. Page was raised to the Degree of of his duties as officer in each step to the chair. svill represent the lodge at the Festival, had the satisfaction M.M. with marked impressiveness. A grant of 10 guineas B:o. E. E. Harding, I.P.M., said he had addressed the of announcing that his list already amounted to not far was made from the lod lodge in that room no less than Go times, and he thought short of 60 guineas. ge funds to Bro. Chapman's list, as when he svent out of the chair—" Thank God he had gone he svill represent it at the Festival of the R.M.B.I. next A svord of praise is due to the new landlord of the Red month. Bro. Montgomery thanked the lodge for the in- on the shelf ! There is no peace for the wicked ." In the Lion Hotel—Mr. Bushell—for the very excellent menu he terest displayed by its members on the occasion of the la-t year he had initiated no less than seven brethren, and he placed before the lodge and its guests and the attendance hc consecration of the Noel Lodge (svhich meets close by), and should look svith interest on the Masonic caree r of those provided. gave a cordial invitation to No. brethren. He svas struck svith the initiate that night, and GATESHEAD. 8S9 to visit No. 2444. he could see that the initiate svas struck svith the svords All business ended, the lodge was closed, and the brethren addressed to him. Industry Lodge (No. 48).—The regular meet- spent a couple of hours most pleasantly over refreshment. Bro. Trendell also replied, and said he was sure the ing svas held on Monday, the 23rd inst., when there svas a In addition to Bro. Montgomery, the visitors were Bros. lodge svas destined to go safely, straightly, and far. full muster of members and visitors. The VV.M., Bro. VI. Shelley, P.M. Arnold Lodge; Hodgkin, W.M. St. M ar- Bro. Oudin, in replying to the toast of "The Initiate," R. Wright presided, and svas supported and assisted by the garet's Lodge; Pennington, and G. H. Drewett. following brethre n : Bros. W. Brown , P.M., D.C. ; VV. said : I have taken to-night a step, perhaps falteringly, , Noel Lodge (No. 2444).—The regular meeting throug h innocence, inexperience , ignorance, the proper Dalrymple, P.M.; R. Whitfield P.M.j M. Corbitt, of this lodge was held at St. James's Hall, on the 23rd ult. way to walk in this nesv life—a serious step, one that I P.M., Treas. ; W. J. Jobson, S.W. ; T. R. Jobson , ; Wm. Stafford , , Present : Bros. J. Montgomery, W.M., P.D.D.G.M. have in a vague way contemplated taking for some years P.M., as J.W. Sec. j H. Jackson as Malta j E. Lesvis, S.W.j F. H. Reynolds, J.W. j G. pist. Hosvever, chance, good fortune, has delayed the S.D.j T. W. Bagnall, J.D. j Wm. Douglass, as I.G.j R. H. Lister, S.D. j Hall, G. H. Ferry, Org. j and Joshua Curry, Tyler. Amongst the J. J.D.j Manton, Sec ; hour of my happiness in that respect till this evening. T. Chapman, as I.G. ; A. Levy, as I.P.M.; J. H. There are moments svhen the most conventional svords, members present svere Bros. J. Robinson , F. VV. Cover- Old dale, R. Atkinson W. , T. Smith , Russell, J. , G. H. Brooker, F. W. Hullett, M. Cockle, those that at other times are mere colloquial expressions, , J. Ncill , J. Campbell J. F. G. Smith, and W. R. Cable. Visitors : Bros. Handley, have an eloejuence more potent than that svhich is the result T. Pragnell, J. Lightbosvn, J. Henderson, W. Holzap fel , P.M. ; Ellison C. Graham R. Brason Stevenson and others. The 1S43 , P.M. 507 j Butterworth , P.M. 1604 j of the use of selected and exaggerated forms of speech. It , , R. J. , Lane, 163SJ Willis, 163S; Capt. C. W. King, 322 j McFar- is my privilege to-night, for the first time, to use a few of list of visitors svas a very long one, svhich comprised , lane ,- Watkins amongst others, the names of Bros. T. Dinning, P.M. j , 2386 , 510, S89; Harding, 1.604 ; Reming- those u,ual commonplace svords svith all the fervour and 4S1 ton , 30; Deacon , 1931 ; and Mostyn, 153. all the eloquence svhich my nature can impart. I do 1. M. Bruce, W.M . 4S1 ,- J. T. Pringle, W.M. 1009 j J. , j R. Farmer The lodge was opened, and the minutes of the last regular consider it a tremendous privilege to address you all as W. Henderson W.M. 1970 , J.W. 1970 : C. meeting read and confirmed. The ballot was then taken brothers. I had had for some time a very vague, Tighe, Sec. 1970 j L. M. Snosvdon , S.D. 1970 j F. W. , S ; VV. Cooper, P.M. j T. Wright for Bro. A. Watkins SS9, as a joining member, which uncertain , and yet exalted opinion and idea of the rites ykes, W.M. 1342 1342 , proved unanimous. Bro. Cable was then raised, svhich accompanying even the first and initiative steps in Masonry. S.VV. 1342 j V. Raven , W.M. 1427j Jas. Shasv, W.M. ceremony svas performed in a most impressive and efficient VVe have all before being admitted , speculated more or less 424 ; R. Stesvart, J.W. 434 ; G. N. Patterson , P.M . manner by the W.M. upon this, but 1 must say though I came here this evening 424 ; A. F. Ball, P.M. 22G0 j H. VV. Dixon, Sec. 22G0 J All Masonic business being done, the brethren adjourned svith a heart and mind prepared for svhatever should come J. B. Lazenby, W.M. 2260 ; J. N. Guy, I.G. 22G0 : P.M. T. O. Robson, S.VV. 22G0 j and for refreshment, svhen the usual loyal and Masonic to me, I svas impressed by the dignity, the beauty, the H. Spittle, 1312 j toasts svere given, the brethren spending a very pleasant exal ted sentiments of the ceremony at svhich 1 assisted this others. evening. evening in a measure, and to a point that it has never been The lodge was opened , and Bros. J. Robinson , F. VV. LEEDS. my good fortune to experience before. I shall trust to this Coverdale, and R. Atkinson, having proved their efficiency , impression to guide me right—in the future steps I take I were duly passed as F.C.'s by the VV.M., and Bro. J. Excelsior Lodge (No. 1042).—The regular Neill svas afterwards raised to the Sublime Degree of a meeting of this lodge was held at the Masonic Hall, Great hope less falteringl y than this evening. Referring to the George-street, on Thursday, the 1 commonplace svords, 1 svill say honestly 1 am deeply M.M. by Bro. VV. Brown, P.M. 9th instant. The brethren gratefu l from the bottom of an over/lowing heart to my The lodge svas closed after an arduous night's work , present were Bros. J. VV. Blackburn , W.M. j T. Thorp, and the brethren adjourned for refreshment. I.P.M.,- J. B. Mays, S.W. j H. Banks, J.W. j R. J. brothers. I thank you, and I call upon you to give me a Smith , Sec.j R. Waide S.D. ; A. H. Doug helping hand to guide tn; right, and if I miy only attain to HAZEL GROVE. , ill, J.D.j the exalted rank to svhich I should aspire, at least a place E. Crosby, P.M., Org. ; J. E. Davenport, I.G. ; G. Gl'OVe Lodge (No. 1957).— The installation Tooley and H. Whitfield , Stwds.; J. H. Newton, Tyler j in your hearts svhich I also desire. I am sorry to trespass l' J upon you svith a speech, but if you please, I will rely upon meeting of this prosperous lod ge svas held on Thursday, K. l hompson , I 'M., .t .U. Std. Br. ; W. Bingham , the 26th ult., at the Cock Inn. The lodge ss'as opened by P.M. ; H. Cowbrough, sen., P.M.; W. Grisdale, I. J. an art to svhich 1 hive devoted my late years, and once more Herbert Foster, W.M., sing you a short ditty. Bro. J. P.G.P. There svas a very W. Saville, E. R. C Marshall, T. Hutchinson , J. Wallace, large attendance, osving, no doubt, to the interesting fact E. R. Morley, and J. H.Gash. Visitors : Bros. H. Morton , Bros Dr. Pocock , Pritchard M irgan, M.P., and M oles- that Bro. C. Higginbotham s (S.VV., P.M. , svorth S(. Aub^n , W.M. 2363, responded to the toast of ' W.M. elect) father 1522 P.P.G. Purst. ; H. Archer, P.M. 1502 ; R. ; the Senior and Warden, was the founder of the lodge, and he is the second son who Abbott, VV.M. 20G9; Dilly, Green and Beanland, 1522 ; " The Visitors " Junior replied has occupied thc chair of the lodge, his brother being a and D. Wedderspoon, I.P.M. to the toast of "The Officers " ; and the Tyler 's toast 30G. brought the agreeable proceedings to a close. P.M. since iSSG. The minutes of the last regular lodge having been read The minutes of the previous meeting were read and con- and confirmed , the ballot was taken for Messrs. J. W. firmed . The Treasurer's account svere adopted and passed. Dobson and J. A. Milne, who were both unanimously PROVINCIAL MEETINGS. Bro. Hy. Lomas, P.M., then took the chair as Installing approved . Mr. Dobson was then admitted to the lodge Master, and appointed as his officers Bros. Wm. Booth, and regularly initiated, the ceremony, up to the investiture, P.M., P.P.G.D.C., as S.W.j Andrew, [.P.M., as J.W.j being taken by the W.M., and completed by Bro. Bingham, BARNET. and I. Slack, P.M., P.P.G.D., as I.G. Bro. Higginbotham , P.M. The initiation of Mr. Milne was then proceeded GladS .TlUir Lodge (No. 13S5) — There wis a W.M. elect, was then duly installed into the chair of K.S. with, Bro. Thorp taking the earlier, and the W.M. the very full atten lance at the annuil meeting at th: Red L;on by Bro. Lomas, P.M., svho performed the ceremony in his latter portion of the ceremony. The working tools were Hotel on Friday , the 27th ult., svhen Bro. G. B.izird usual impressive and perfect style. Bro. James Cookson, explained by Bro. Banks, J.VV., and the ancient charge Abbott, S.W., svas installed as VV.M. in succession to Bro. P.M., P.P.G. Treas., presented the working tools. He was delivered to the ncsvly initiated breth ren by Bro. Smith, S. Tryon, Prov. G.S. of VV. The chair svas taken at the also addressed the W.M. and brethren, Bro. J. Herbert Sec. It svas resolved that a letter of sympathy should be commence n :nt of the proceeding's by B.-o. Tryon , VV.M., Foster, I.P.M., addressing the Wardens. The office™ sent to Bro. R. V. Allison, P.M., P.P.G.D., who was absent svho had been absent through serious illnesi from the pre - were invested by the Worshipful Master in the fol- through illness. Bro. Cowbrough, P.M., gave notice of his vious m;etin ,r in November last, and to svjom therefore a lowing order : Bros. J. H. Foster, I.P.M. j A. F. Grundy, intention at the next regular lodge to propose a vote of m ost kindly svelcom : sv is accorded on this occasion. Th ;re S.W. ; A. Lomas, J.W. ; J. D. Penny, Treasurer; 20 guineas to the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls. VV. Higginbotham , P.M., Sec ; H. P. Jones, S.D.; Propositions svere made on behalf of svere likewise pre sent Bros. G. B. Abbott ¦ , S.W. ; J. J. a candidate for initia- Brittai n , P.M., P.P.G.W.. as J.W. Charles Gray, C. Bickerton , J.D. ; J. P. Bardsley, P.M., P.P.G. Std. Br., tion and a joining brother. P.M., P.P.G.S.B., Sic. ; R. Fishsr You-i?, P.M , P.P. D. of C.; F. Slater, I.G. ; J. Jackson and E. M. Tymm , "Hearty good wishes " having been tendered by the G.D., D.C. ; |. P. Euerby, P.M., P.P.G.P. ; VV. Lewis, Stsvds. -, and John Clark , Tyler. Bro. J. H. Foster, visiting brethren, the lodge was closed, and the brethren P.M., P.P.A.G.D C.; J. W. Baxter, P.M., P.P.G. Reg. P.M., P.A.G.P., svas elected Charity Representative., and adjourned to the banquet hall , svhere the evening was con- F. Collingwood. S.D. ; R. VV. Oldlield , LD. ; VV. II. G. they svere addressed by Bro. Bardsley, P.M., P.P.G. cluded in the usual social and harmonious manner. Ba'l , P.M. 45, I.G. ; VV. Anneveld and VV. H. Marshall, Std. Br. At the close of the business, Bro. Foster was Stsvds. ; Goddard , Tyler; Curnow , Tisbitts, F. Mason , presented with a beautiful Past Master's jewel, svhich had MANCHESTER Cranston, Ellis, G. Phillips, II. F. P. Inglis , VV. Baddeley, been specially designed for the occasion. Bro. J. Herbert Strangeways Lodge (No. 1219) .—The in- C. H. Grimsvade, VV. (". imwade, Witthaus, Billson , F. Foster, P.M., suitably responded. stallation meeting svas held on Wednesday, the 25th ult., at Attree , Humby, and Spicer. Visitors : Bros. C. E. Keyser , After other business and "Hearty good svishes" had been the Old Boar's Head. There svas a very large gathering of J.G.D. ; lames Teiry , P.G.S.B., Sec. R.M.B.I.; H. B. expressed by the numerous brethren present, the lodge influential brethren present, including many provincial Hodges, P.M., P.P.G.W. ; T. S. Carter, P.M. 403, was closed. ofiicers. Bro. J. L. Savage, VV.M., presided, and opened P.P.G.W. : Chas. Bullock , P.M. 504, Prov. G. Sec; 'The usual loyal and Masonic toasts svere given, and re- the lodge, and the minutes of the previous meeting svere W. Lake, P.M. 131, P.P.G. Reg. Ce rnvvall ; W. Lowndes, sponded to most heartily . read and confirmed, after which the ballot was taken tor a W.M. 504 , P.G. .Stsvd.; Biownsword , W.M. 1S0 ; C. Ihe speeches were all short, but to thc point, and the candidate for initiation , which svas favourable. The balance- Hunt , P.M. 194 ; Anders n, P.M. 20G ; Hei bert, W.M. harmony of the evening was greatly enhanced by songs and sheet was adopted and passed, and it proved to be very '745 i Witthaus, 1S5 ; J. Probert, 340; and Dr. Hawkins. glees rendered by Bros. Mark Stafford , P.M., P.G.S. ; W. satisfactory indeed, having a large balance in the bank, and The minutes of thslpreviods meeting having been read Prestwich , and VVm. Booth, P.M., P.P.G.D.C. Bro. G. S. contributed to the different Charities over £175 during the ani confirmed , the billot svis taken for Bro. VV. Baddeley Smith , P.M., acted as accompanist. last year. Bro. W. T. Schofield then took the chair, and as a j lining member, and proved unaiim JUS in his favour. We are very pleased to think that, though the lodge has the W.M. elect was presented to him by Bro. Savage. A The sum of £5 5s. w ss voted as a elo-siUon lo the funds of had several y ears of adversity, they are nosv in a very Board of Installed Masters was duly constituted, and Bro. the Royal M asonic Benevolent Institution , and Mr. Harry prosperous position , and, after handing over a considerable James Robinson svas installed into the chair in a most im- Dade, a candidate for initia'ion , svas balloted for and unani- amount to the Charities, they have still a balance of some pressive manner. The Installing Master presented the mously elected. The chair was then taken by Bro. Fisher £28, and we wish them every success in the future. svorking tools, and Bro. Hughes, P.M., addressed the Young, P.M., and Bro. Abbott was presented and installed The following svere a fesv of the brethren present : Bros. W.M.; Bro. VV. B. Russell , P.M., P.A.G.D.C, the as VV.M. for the ensuing year. The following svere J. II. Foster, P.A.G. P., VV.M.; Henry Loin a-, I.P.M. j Wardens; and Bro. Schofield the brethren. The officers appointed and , in the majority of coses, invested as officers: Charles Higginbotham , S.W. ; A. F. Grundy, J.W. ; svere invested as follows : Bros. J. L. Savage, I.P.M. ; Bros. F. Thompson (invested by proxy), S.W. ; F. Colling- Albert Lomas, S.D. ; H. Posvell Jones, J.D. j John W. O. O. Wilkinson , S.W. ; W. Baron , J.W. ; W. T. wood, J.VV. ; W. K. Hopkin , P.M., P.P.G.S.B. (elected), Clark, Tyler; J. Higginbotham , P.M. ; j. Bardsley, Schofield , P.M ., P.P.J.G.D., Treas. ; W. B. Russell, Treasurer; Charles Gray, P.M., Secretary ; R. W. Old- P.P.G.S.B. ; James Cookson, P.M., P.P.G.T. ; Wm. P.M., P.A.G.D. of C, Sec ; J. W. Schofield , S.D. j B, field , S.D.j W. H. G. Ball, J.13. j VV. Anneveld , I.G. j R. Etchells, Montague Tymme, J. Jackson, F. Salter, Chas. Whitwam , J.D. j W. H. Carrington , I.G. ; R. Hughes, F. Young, P.M., D.C. j W. Marshal l , A.D.C ; 13.*. Bickerton , and W. 11. Jenkinson. Visitors : Bros. J. Armit- P.M., D. of C.; L. II. Keay, Org.; J. Rowbottom , G. Haskins, Organist ; Curnosv and F. Mason , Stesvards; and age, W.M. ; J. Slack, P.M., P.P.G.D. ; W. Booth , P.M., Belshaw, P. Whyman, J. Lowery, T. Maybury, and E. L. Goddard , Tyler. The VV.M. then presented h s predecessor, P.P.G.D.C. ; C. H. Andresv, P.M. j Mark Stafford, Lord, Stwds. j and James Hyde, Tyler. Bro. J. Andrew , Bro. S. Tryon , I.P.M., with the Past Master 's jewel , which P.M., P.P.G.S.j J. B. Gemmel , Fred. Rud yard, Win. P.M., P.P.G. Std. Br., was appointed Charity Representa- had been unanimously voted him at the previous lodge, and Fielding, J.W. j C. W. Bickerton , P.M.j H. New- tive. The officers were addressed by Bros. VV. B. Russell the latter having gracefully acknowledged the gift, Bro. ton, S.W. ; VV. N. Siebelj Geo. S. Scuttle, P.M.; and and Schofield. The svhole of the ceremony was fully Hop kin , P.M., Treasurer, svas elected to represent the J. A. Cookson, I.G. musical, and had a charming effect, Bro. L. H. Heay being led ge on thc Provincial Audit Committee, and Bro. Gray, The jewel was manufactured by Bro. George Kenning. the Organist. After the numerous visitors had given " Hearty good Master into the Iodge. The Prov. G.M. having entered many had been the letters svhich he had received asking for svishes " the lod ge was closed. the lod ge svith his officers , he svas saluted , as svas also his further information upon the subjects brought before tbe During the evening two very handsome jewels svere pre- Deput y, Bro. J. E. Le Feuvre, P^st G.D., after svhich the lodge. The course then commenced he proposed to sented—one to the I.P.M.. Bro. Savage, and the other to Prov. G.M. assumed the chair, and the out-going- VV.M. J continue, and he S'entured to predict that if the lod ge should Bro. James An re\v for his long and faithful services as presented to him the W.M. elect, Bro. Alexander Hosvell, unfortunately not have a simile candidate during his year Charity Representative and Treasurer. to receive at his hands the benefit of installation. Th^ of office, the brethren of the lod ge svould not have cause to In doing the latter, Bro. Wm. T. Schofield , P.M., P.P. Prov. G.M. performed the ceremony of installation in his complain that their lodge nights svere entirel y wasted. A fter I.G.D., Treasurer, stated that he had great satisfaction in usual fluent and most impressive manner. The new W.M. dilating upon the injunction laid upon iniliat.es to " make a presentingto Bro . Andresv , P.M., P.P.G. Std . Br., a Charity then appointed and invested his officers as f illows: Bros. daily advancement in Masonic knowledge," the W.M. je svel for his-services for 17 years as Charity Representative I. J. Suter, I.P.M. ; R. J. Waterman, S.VV. ; VV. Bacon remarked upon thc impossibility of carrying it out if the of thc lod ge, and gave a very interesting account of their Fo<-den , J.W. ; C. VV. Bevis, P.M., Treas. ; William means sverc not provided , and made an u rgent appeal to mutual svork for - the lodge during the last 20 years, and Baker, Sec ; Herbert H. Keeping, S.D. ; W. E. Duck, the Masters of lodges meeting in the neighbourhood of hoped that Bro. Andresv might be long spared to svear that J.D. ; Lieut. Thomas Cosvd , P.M., P.G.S.B., D.C. ; F. Portsmouth , some sixteen in number , to assist him in the beautiful jesvel , and to represent the Iod ge as Charity Pearse, M.D., I.G. ; James Crockerell and Charles F. foundation of a good Masonic library, to svhich they might Representative. Brown , Stsvds. ; and J. Exell, Prov. G.T., Tyler. On the refer their candidates for the means of gaining that Amidst many tokens of approval from the members, Bro. proposition of the VV.M., seconded by Bro. Cowd , a hearty knowledge svhich they so strongly enjoined them to acquire. Schofield fixed the jesvel on Bro. Andrew's breast. vote of thanks svas acco.-ded to the Prov. Grand Master Other toasts followed , the preiceedings being interspersed Bro. Andresv, its reply , said: It is very pleasing to receive for attending and svorking the ceremony. svith harmony, to svhich Bros. G. F. Lancaster, H. Love, C. a token of recognition for services rendered , but it has The Prov. CM. having thanked the brethren , the lodge VV. Bevis , and T. VV. Haydon contributed. always loeen a pleasure to svork in and for the Strangesvays svas closed. There svere present, besides the Prov. G.M., the Dep. Lod ge, and I am proud to represent No. 1219 on the Charity The brethren then adjourned to the banqueting room , P.G.M., thc W.M. and the officers of the lodge svhose Committee, for 1 can truthfull y say that No. i2iyhas always svhere thc Worshipful Master presided at a banquet svhich names appear above, the follosving Pist Masters, vi» .: Bros. done svell. Last year £269 svas placed to our credit in the did credit to the cuisine of the Freemasons' Club. Each Thomas Cousins, P.P.G.W. ; J. Wallingford , P.P.G.W. ; report of the Systematic, besides £24 contributed by guest svas provided svith a menu card and toast list svhich H. E. Betts, P.G. Chap. ; G. Andresvs, P.G. Chap.; G. members. This year 1,125 HIS. has been contributed to the attracted considerable attention , not only for the striking F. Lancaster, P.P.G. Reg. ; J. Brickwood , P.P.G.D. ; VV. Systematic, and £52 ios. to the Aged Freemasons. It is originality of its composition, but also for its beauty as a R. Rowe, P.P.G.D. ; VV. lienttell, P.G. Supt. of Works ; only right to mention that a portion of the money paid this piece of line art printing. Round each margin were printed C. J. Lasvrence, P.G.D.C ; Aldermats Arthur Cudlipp, year svas really due for the previous year, as £170 had been appropriate <*uotations—poetical and othersvisc. In each P.P.G.D.C. ; S. R. Ellis, P.P.G.D.C. ; VV. F. Westerman, received for initiation and joining fees in iSyi. It is one of corner svas g iven one of the Masonic attributes, and the P.A.G.D.C ; VV. Bates, P.G. Std. Br. ; T. Cosvd , P.G. the privileges of old men to look upon the past. There is menu, toast list, and list of officers svere interspersed svith S.B.; G. Pearman, P.G. Org. ; G. D. Lovegrove, not one of the founders of the lodge left j 19 members other characteristic quotations. The svhole svas designed P.P.G. Org. ; George Williams, P.G. Purs. ; Alfred have died, and 11 also dead svho had resigned , making 30 by the nesv W.M. Hewett, P.G. Stsvd. *, A. VV. Hesvett, P.G. Stwd.; J.G. deaths ; 66 have been excluded and 94 resigned, making a The usual loyal and Masonic toasts svere given from the Garnham , P.G. Stsvd. ; 1. S. Gardner, C VV. Bevis, D. T. total of 179 ; and now sve have above 90 members. Allosv chair, and the Dep. Prov. G.M., Bro. |. E. Le Feuvre, in Rule , F. A. Bramsdon , T. VV. Haydon , H. Love, VV. A. me to say a svord svith regard to the S ystematic. We have responding for "The M.W. Pro. Grand Master, the R.VV. Hill, and James Jenkins; tbe W.M.'s of lodges 2.57, ,;og, good cause to blosv our osvn trumpet— " actions speak Deputy Granel Master, and the Present and Past Officers 487, 804, 903, IOGQ , 142S , 1705 , 177G , 2n5S, and 2074, besides louder than svords "—and I believe sve are at the head of th: of Grand Lod ge," adverted to the functions of Grand a large number of Master Masons. The D.P.G.M. said province in the amount of our subscri ptions, and I can Lodge, and strongly advised brethren svho svere cjualifieed to that the Board of Installed Masters svas one of the largest testify that our osvn Charity has done nobly in helping poor exercise the privilege of attending. He also alluded to the the had ever seen in the province. and distressed Masons and svidosvs, besides educating very large sums, closely approaching £100 000, svhich had children. It is proposed to extend the benefits by granting been raised for Masonic Charities during the past tsvelve RING WOOD. annuities of £26 per annum to our candidates for the months, remarking that they could not expect to raise so Unity Lodge (No. 132).—The annual assembl London Charities until elected. I n a recent return a y ppeared much during the coming year, but they must all hope that of the members of this lodge for the installation of VV.M. GS old men candidates and only 19 vacancies, 84 old svomen the Festival of the Benevolent Institution svould suffer as and the investment of officers took* p and only 11 vacancies in the London Institutions. Our lace at the White Hart little as possible because of the generosity of the past. Hc Hotel, on Thursday, the igth inst., svhen there svas a large scheme svill be a great help to our own candidates. If the then referred to the great interest which the new VV.M. gathering of brethren of the lodge and visiting brethren. province svill still support the Systematic as in the past had taken in all branches of Freemasonry, as also in the 3ro. J. Philli ps svas duly installed as VV.M., and the follow- our Prov. G. Master will be delighted to foster this nesv literature relating to the Craft, and svith reference to svhich ing svere appointed officers : Bros. S. B. Morse project of annuities. For nine years I have been one of the , I.P.M. ; the new W.M. had done so much as the local secretary in C. Wilkes, S.VV. ; F. A. Lane, ' .W. j A. T. Hicks Auditors of the systematic, and I may tell , you that Hants to the Ouatuor Coronati Correspondence Circle, an P.M., Treas. ; A. W. Ward, P.M., P.P.S.G.D., £11, 102 is nosv invested. This svill shosv Sec. j you that a good institution of svhich he could not speak in too hi gh terms, as S. Minty, S.D. j F. G. Gaterell , ; VV. Farrance foundation is made for the relief of our distressed brethren J.D. , , to it they osved so much of svhat they knesv about the history P.M., P.P.G. Std. Br , D.C ; T. Fisher, LG. ; A. svidosvs, and children. Accept thanks for the beautiful J. of Freemasonry. Their nesv VVorshi p fuI Master had Macklin , Org. ; F. Hibbs and 11. VVooff , Stwds. ; and C. jewel. 1 shall appreciate this memento of my connection svorked hard to spread a knosvledge of that institution Bursey, Tyler. The installation ceremony svas ably per- with Strangesvays Lodge as long as I live. I am very glad hout the province and althoug throug , h only a comparatively formed by Bro. H. J. Atkins, P.M. 17(14, P.P.S.G.W. to.see Bro. Chadsvick , the Prov.. G. Sec, present. He has young Mason, he had done svork for the Craft of svhich he Norths and Hunts. svorked nobly on behalf of the East Lanes. Systematic and 'l be proud. , might sve An elegant bane*uet svas provided b Mrs. of thc years ago sve talked of working to raise 000. He nosv y Jensen , £10, The Worshipful Master, in proposing the toast of "Thc White Hart Hotel. The nesvly-installed VV.M. presided rejoices, as I do, that sve have £1100 beyond and now an , , R.VV. Provincial Grand Master," said that no words svere and the usual round of loyal and Masonic toasts svere dul effort must be made to raise another £10,000 for the nesv y necestary in a meeting of Hampshire Masons in introducing honoured , " Hearty good svishes " being on all hands ex- AsstsusW Fssssd. Agasts I thank you for your Charity jesvel, the name of Bro. Beach. His name svas svell knosv n to all pressed tosvards Bro. Phillips that his and svill work on as long as able to do so. year of office svould of them, and he svas highly esteemed for his unfailing be a happy and successful one. Bro. Chadwick, Prov. G. Sec, who had a very cordial courtesy, and for the great interest svhich he took in all reception , expressed his satisfaction that Bro. Andre w's Masonic matters. His character svas svell summed up in SURBITON. services had been recognised by the lodge as Charity the coup let svhich appeared under the toast— Representative, and he bore testimony to the continuous Surbiton Lodge (No. 214(0).—There svas a " To those svho knosv thee not , no svords can paint ; and long efficient svork done by Bro. Andresv at the Charity full attendance of members of this lodge at the usual meet- Committee. And those svho knosv thee, knosv all svords are faint." ing on the iGth inst., when the VV.M., Bro. F. II. R. Beck , The jesvel svas a combined Charity, Treasurer, and Past The Provincial Grand Master, in responding, expressed svho svas assisted by all his officers. The svork to be done Master's jewel, svith suitable inscription engraved thereon. the great pleasure svhich it gas'e him to attend that day, and svas very li ght in comparison ssith svhat the VV.M. has At the banquet, the usual loyal and Masonic toasts to install their VV.M., in svhom he recognised a most hitherto had to pel fonn, and consisted of the initiation of svere given and responded to in a most enthusiastic zealous Mason. He said that the great efforts svhich had Messrs. S. Masters and VV. A. Thomas. The former svill manner. been made in the cause of Charity during the past year add to the musical strength of the lodge, svhich is nosv The following svere present: Bros. J. Lacey Savage, were unexampled in the history of the Order, and he im- enviable , being one of the most sticcessiul and promising VV.M.; A . H. Battye, I.P.M.; James Robinson , S.VV. ; pressed upon the brethren that Charity consisted not onl y in tenors of the Guildhal l School of Music. VV. O. O. Wilkinson, J.VV.; VVm. T. Schofield , P.M., giving, but in putting the best construction upon thc conduct The ceremony svas admirably performed , and the principal P.P.G.D., Treas. ; VV. B. Russell, P.M., P.G.D. of C, of a brother, not judging him harshly, but judging Masonic officers displayed great knosvled ge of their duties. The Sec ; VV. Barron, S.D.j VV. H. Schofield, J.D. j B. love into the scale. He u rged them to adhere to the prin- W.M. undertook to represent the lodge at the Girls' School VVhitsvam, I.G. ; S. Mamelock , P.M. ; G. Barlow , P.M.; ciples bequeathed to them, and to maintain them in their restival, and will make a good start tosvards taking up a J. Andresvs, P.M., P.P.G. Std. Br. ; Philip Whyman, integrity. respectable list by qualif y ing as a Life Governor of thc Robert Hughes, P.M. ; W. Bradshasv, E. Lord, VV. Bro. tbe Rev. H. E. Belts, Prov. G. Chap., responded to Institution. Among the visitors svas Bro. E. A. Shattock , Williams, Ftancis Bishop, Jno, VV. Heap, J, Bolton, L. H, the toast of " The Provincial Grand Officers " in an 89, U.S.A., svho expressed the pleasure it had given him as Keary, J. T. Tunstall, M. Fustan, Alfred E. Bishop, John amusing speech , and described his feelings as akin to those an American brother to svatch the svork, antl thanked thc Kinsey, VV. H. Carrington, J. Rosvbottom , G. A. Bosvden , of the Iron Duke, svhose svords—" After prolonged study VV.M. fur the cordiality extended to him. Bros. Morton, L. J. G. Savage, C. Hall, R. Meggett, J. T. Whittle, Geo. and research , 1 have come to thc conclusion that toasts svere 209, and J. A. Mills, S71, svere also visitors. VV. Bresham, and I. Lowev. Visitors : Bros. T. Uttley, devised to give a man svho has nothing particular to say, an P.M.; H. H. Vickers, G. S. Smith, P.M.; VV. H. opportunity of saying it "—had been so appropriately UXBRIDGE. lolifte, Buckley Carr, J. Cantrill, |ohn Williams, P.M. ; placed by their W.M. at the head of the toast list. He Royal Union Lodge (No. 382) .—A meeting W. A. Doherty, H. Morris, |. H. Wells, G. Bell , R. H, congratulated thc members of the lodge upon having such svas held on Monday, the IGth inst., at the Chcq lers lbbotson, Joh n Berremar, L. Gagger, |. Hopsvood, P.M. j an excellent Mason as Bro. Alexander Howell to rule over Hotel. Present : Bros. J. A. Carter, W.M.; C Mead , Chas. Turner, P.M. ; IL Grimshasv, N. Procopidcs, and J. them, and expressed the opinion that their VV.M. had given S.VV. H. J. Br.igg, J.W. ; Cotton, P.M., Treas Tunstall. them a foretaste of the masterly svay in svhich hc svould A.G.D.C. Middle-sex ; ll. VV. Nicholson , P.M., Sec, The jesvel was manufactured by Bro. George Kenninr. render the ritual of the Order svhen he gave the several P.D.G.D.C. Middlesex ; VV. II. Reed, S.D. ; A. Foyer, addresses upon investing his ofiicers. NEWPORT. J.D. ; J. Taplin , P.M., A.D.C ; T. Tsvamley, I.G. ; The I.P.M., Bro. J. J. Suter, gave the toast of "The G. Duffin, Ty ler; G. Rowles, P.M.; A. G. Fleming, Albany Lodge (No. 151).—The annual meet- Worship ful Master " in eulogistic terms. P.M.; Harvey, A. A. 1 lardy, VV. A. Hardy, Newman , ing of this lodge svas held on Alonday, the iGth inst., svhen The W.M., in reply, said that the reception they had Dinnis, Blacksvell , May lott, Antlerson , Ilasvkes, Hall , G.J. the nesv building, svhich has been erected on the site of the given them svas a very happy commencement to his year Mercer, Bucker, Chappell, Hosvse, and Bailey, Visitors ; old lodge, svas used for the first time. Bro. C. E. Pinnock of ollice as M aster of the lodge. He svas not insensible Bros. VV. A. Cocks, VV.M. 21G3 ; and Gommc, J.VV. was installed W.M.by the I.P.M., Bro. H. Groves. The either to the distinguished honour svhich had been conferred 7Su. following ollicers sverc appointed: Bros. A. Hyams, S.VV.; upon him or to the difficult position in svhich he svas placed The minutes svere read and confirmed. Bros. Ilasvkes W. Bishop, J.VV. ; Rev. F. W. Watts, M.A., P.M., P.P. as the responsible ruler of a lodge. That poiition svas one and Newman svere raised to the Sublime Degree of M. M. t'.W., Chap.; D. S. P.in-r, P.M., P.P.G.D.C , Treas. ; not to be taken svithout mature thought and consideration , The VVorshi pfuI Master for the ensuing year svas elected , H. VV. Horam. Sec. : 1. H. Wavcll. P.M.. D.C. : W. L. and he trusted that he svould be enabled to carry out the the choice being unanimous in favour of Bro. C Mead , bp George , S.D. ; R. Smith, |.D. j J. G. Jones, P.P.G.O., various duties of the office in sur.h a manner as tn S.VV. Bro. E. Cotton was re-elected Treasurer, and Bro. Drg. ; F. Pinnock , I.G. ; D. S. Pring, P.M., P.P.G.D.C , creditable to himself and to give satisfaction to the mem- Duffin re-elected 'Ty ler. The petition of a distressed •otsvd. ; and C. Knell, Ty ler. A Past Master 's jesvel svas bers of his lodge. He said that the Master's svork, as laid brother to the Board of Benevolence svas signed, and 'inanimousl y voted lo B.-o. Horace Groves for his services do.vn in their ritual , svas in itself a nutter of considerable temporary assistance svas also given hint . in the chai r during the past year. moment, and to be able to render the svork in a satisfactory After the close of the lodge the brethre n .sat dosvn to a At the banquet svhich followed covers svere laid for G4, manner svas no light task for a Master to take upon him- li ght repast, supplied in the usual able manner by the host, me company including several visitors fro n other lodges. self. But, after all, that ought not to be his highest ambi- Bro. Tsvamley. Hie usual loyal and Masonic toasts svere honoured. tion. Undoubtedl y a Master ought to strive to so render YORK. thc ritual as to bring out every one of the many beautiful precepts svhich it contains York Lodge (No. 236).—The installation meet- PORTSMOUTH. , and to thoroughly impress them upon the candidate. 'That svas his first duty, but not his ing and banquet of this lodge svere held on M.inlay, the Duke of Connaught Lodge (No. 1834).— only one. He thought that a Master svas expected to be— inch ult., the former occurring at the M asonic Hall , Don- "' e installation of a Master into the chair of K.S. was and ought to do his utmost to tpialif y as—a teacher or combe-p lace, and the latter at th; York Hotel. 'There sv is lelehrated in this lodge on Tuesday, the 24th ult., svith instructor of Masonry, as distinguished fro m the ritual of a large gathering of brethren , including the follo.viiii : '"ore than usual cclnl , the Provincial Grand Master of Masonry. A man might be a most advanced Ritualist (of Bros. G. J. Robinson , P.M., P.P.G.D.C ; E. A. Purnell , Hants and the Isle of Wight, Bro. VV. W. 13 . Beach, M. P., course, he said, he used the svords in a Masonic and not I.P.M.; A. Buckle, B.A., P.M.; J. Sykes Rymer, P.M. ,* ™"n his Deputy and officers attending thc ceremony. The Ecc'csiastical sense) svithout knowing anything about G. Kirby, P.M.; |. To ld , P.M., Treas. ; T. S. Brogden , "-ay svas observed as a " red-letter day " amongst the Masonry. Some years ago, svhen he svas Secretary of the P.M.; G. Garbutt; P.M., P.P.G.D. ; Mark Rooke, P.M. ; " °f Po - tsmouth. The lodge svas opened by the lodge, sv henever there svas no ordinary " svork " to do a S. Border , P.M.; Dr. Draper , P.M.; Dr. Foster, P.M. j VV M ro The T. G. Hodgson , P.M.; C. E. Wright , VV.M., II. L. - . " 1 •* ^ * J 0*1" James Sutcr. minutes having been lecture or paper upon some Masonic subject svas read , anil leael and confirmed , and sundry other business transacted, he. never found that the breth ren cvincoil any svant of Swift, P.M., ]. li. |ones, S.W., aud Capt. I.indbcrg, of deputation svas appointed to escort the Prov. Grand interest in the subject, but, on the contrary, many and ii!S; G. C Lee, B.A., K. Kendall , W. T. Hey, ll. Scott, E. S. Robinson, J. S. Robinson , E. G. Curnmack, J. T. name, and referred to the battle of Waterloo, at svhich his congratulated the nesvly-elevated brethren on their laudable Seller, P.M. I G II ; C. Sunmers, VV. Wileocks, F. Loveday, grandfather fought. At the present time he (Col. Hughes) desire to launch a nesv Ark in the Province of Warwickshire, F. VV. Laughton , T. Archey, Jno. Smith, T. Smith , Jno. svas also fighting for a union—a union of men—a fi ght and assured them that they might rely upon the utmost Biscomb, C. E. Bradley, H. T. Bellerby, P.M., P.Z. 242 ; that svould bring them together in one great bond of union , assistance and support from himself , his worthy Deputy, C. Tweedy, VV.M., and James Ward, I.P.M., of 1537; I- and he knesv nothing better, just then , svorth fi ghting for. and the other Royal Ark Mariners of his province. He H. Shonksmith , W.M., Wm. Storey, I.P.M., Rev. C. He svas exceedingly pleased to see his friend Comp. Capt. also condoled svith Bro. Murray Haynes, svho had announced Lindley, C. Watson, J. S. Spetch , S.W., W. Bean, VV. S. Tailby promoted to the highest position in the chapter, to the lodge that he had been taken to task on several Child, P.P.G.O., Ben Kilvington, and C Wilson, of 1611 ; because he had svatched Captain Tailby for many years points by the Grand Mark Secretary, Bro. C. F. Matier, E. Simpson, 1221 j G. Manton , 199 1 j VV. N. Stimpson, past, and felt sure that svhatever position he achieved he and promised him that he svould use his influence svith Bro. and Carter. would do honour to it. He thanked them for thei r Matier to prevent his being punished in any svay, or being The lodge having been opened, Bro. Jos. Todd, P.M., kindly reception of his name, and svished the chapter every immersed in the troubled svaters outside the Ark . P.P.S.G.W.. Treas., installed Bro. J. B. Sampson into the prosperity. The health of the " Nesvly-elevated Brethren and success chair of K.S., svho aftersvards appointed his officers as Comps. Col . Vansittart, Capt. Weston, Morris, and Jolly to their scheme," svas proposed and given by command of follow : Bros. E.W. Purnell , I.P.M.j Arthur Jones, S.W.j also responded. the VV.CN., by Bro. G. VV. Williamson , J., svho, in a very Edsvard Carter, J.VV. j the Rev. C Lindley, Chap, j Jos. Several other toasts svere honoured , and a most pleasant humorous and eloquent speech, reiterated the kindly Todd, P.M., P.P.S.G.W., Treas. j Alfred Procter. Sec. ; and enjoyable evening svas spent in harmony. greetings and fraternal promises of the P.G.M., coupling M. Bryson. S.D. -, F. S. Gramshaw, J.D.; F. W. svith the toast the names of Bro. Edsvard Mallard , as Laughton, I.G. ; Thos. Sanderson , Organist ; John Bis- W.C.N, elect of the proposed new Ark, and Brc. Thomas comb, D.C. ; Henry Forster, P.M., and E. R. Turner, Rosvbotham , as J. elect. Stesvards; and John Hall , Tyler. flDarft flDasonr ^. Bro. Edsva rd Mallard , in repl y, explained the object they The banquet svas excellently served by Bro. Simmons. had in viesv in taking the Degree, and particularly thanked Bro. Sampson, W.M., presiding. 1 he usual toast list svas CHORLTON-CUM-HARDY. the P.CN.'s Bros. A. Green and Murray Haynes for the gone through, and during the evening vocal and instru- kindly assistance and support they had rendered to him in mental music contributed to the pleasure of the company, Chorlton Lodge (No. 394) .—The installation bringing about such a happy brotherly and festive gathering, Bros. Bean, Wilson, Kilvington , and Debenham contribut- meeting svas held on VVednesday, the 25th ult., at Free- and expressed the gratitude of the elevated brethren to the ing part songs, accompanied by Bros. Sanderson, Org., and masons' Hall, Bro. VV. Webster , VV.M., presiding. The P.G.M. and bis Deputy for having condescended to attend Child, P.P.G. Org. lodge svas opened, and the minutes read and confirmed. the lodge and svelcome them in their midst, and also for the Bro. F. G. Goodacre, S.VV., VV.M. elect, svas installed by kindly offers of support and assistance they had individuall y Bro. W. Goodacre, P.S.G.D. England. The follosving vouchsafed. officers for the ensuing year svere invested : Bros. S. Locke, Bros. Thns. Rosvbotham, J. elect; Trevor Parkins, D.P. TRoval Hrcb. S.W.; J. H. Wells, J.VV.; H. Nail , M.O. ; T. Griffith s, G.M.M. Warsvickshire ; and Lloyd Owen, P.G. Treas. S.O. ; J. Walton , J.O. ; J. J. Lambert, Treasurer ; G. Warsvickshire, also expressed their hearty thanks for the DONCASTER. R. Lloyd , R. of M.; J. Crompton, Secretary ; T. VV. munilicent, liberal , and brotherly reception they had re- Bone,.S.D.; C. Mackay, J.D.; A. Middleton , D.C ; ceived, and offered their congratulations and those of the St. Magdalen Cha pter (No. 242). — The F. Renshasv, I.G.; and W. Chesshyre, Tyler ; and they P.G.M. Lodge of Warsvickshire to the W.C.N, on the monthly meeting svas held in St. George's Rooms on the were addressed in a most effective manner by Bio. Charles most successful gathering and its result, and upon his 27th ult. Present : Comps. R. B. Ogle, M.E.Z.; F. J. Heysvood, P.M. having taken the first step and assisting the newly-elevated Walker, P.Z. ; H. T. Bellerby, P.Z ; J. A. H. Hirst, Great pleasure svas expressed at seeing Bro. F. G. Good- brethren in the proposed inauguration of a new ark in the P.Z., P.P.G.R. Notts; G. G. Wilkie, H. ; S. Pegler, acre alter his late severe illness, and sve sincerely trust that Province of Warsvickshire, and assured the W.C.N., the J.j T. Foster, S.E.; J. Constable, S.N. ; F. Webb, have continuous health, and a very prosperous year ' he may P.G.M., and his worthy Deputy, and the other brethren P.S. ; W. H. Chambers, F. J. Forth, J. H. Pawson, G. of office . present, that if they would condescend to meet them in Newsum, C. Goldthorp, and others. Visitor : Comp. A. their nesv ark as soon as it svas launched , he promised them L. Peace, 45S. that they should have a more cordial and hospitable recep- The election of ofiicers took place svith the follosving IRopl Hrfc flDariners. tion than even they had received at their hands, if it^ svere result : Comps. G. G. Wilkie, M.E.Z. ; S. Pegler, H.j possible to give it to them. F. Webb, J.; T. Foster, S.E.; W. H. Chambers, S.N.; A most enjoyable evening was spent. G. Brooke, Treas. ; J. Constable, P.S.; S. Lester, ist WORCESTER. A.S.j E. Nesvsum, 2nd A.S. ; and J. Hurst, Janitor. (No. —The installation Arrangements were made for the installation to take place Lechmere Lodge 59). meeting svas held at the Masonic Rooms, High-street, on LADIES' NIGHT OF THE ECCLESTON LODGE, on the 24th inst. Friday, the 27th ult., and svas the occasion of the elevation PLUMSTEAD. of a tssimerosss body of influential officers and Mark Masons No. 162-1. Union Waterloo Chapter (No. 13).—The from the neighbouring Provinces of Warsvickshire and installation meeting of the above flourishing and grand Staffordshire. The members of the lodge and the Royal In accordance svith a custom which has prevailed for old chapter, the svarrant for svhich svas granted some 68 Ark Mariners in the province present svere Bros. A. F. some years in this lodge, the brethre n svere joined by a years ago, took place at the Masonic Hall, Mount Pleasant, Godson , M.P., Prov. G.M. ; Abraham Green , W.C.N., large number of ladies at the banquet which follosved on VVednesday, the 2*jth ult., svhen Comp. VV. Tailby svas D.P.G.M. ; T. Lamb Smith , P.C.N.; Major VV. S. the lodge business at the "meeting held at the Criterion , Williamson, P.C.N, j Henry Rosve, P.C.N. ; R. C. Sm'th installed into the chair of Z., and Comp. H. S. Syer into Piccadill y, on the 18th ult. that of J. Comp. VV. J. Akers, the H. elect, being un- Carrington, P.C.N, j Murray Haynes, P.C.N.j T. F. avoidably absent through illness. Bland, S.j G. H. Williamson , J.j Rev. W. J. Dosvn, Bro. John Grist, W.M., presided , and under his The chapter svas opened by Comp. C. H. Canning, Chap.; Duncan J. Shedden, J. G. Bennett, Charles Virgo, genial sway a very pleasant and enjoyable evening svas M.E.Z., with Comp. Tailby as H. and Comp. Capt. W. E. J. Chambers, J. Jones, F. W. Nott, and others. The spent , every arrangement having been made for the Weston, P.Z., P.Z. 17S9, as J. The minutes of the Mark Masons as candidates present svere Bros, the Rev. comfort of visitors by the indefatigable Secretary, Bro. previous convocation having been confirmed , Comp. Trevor Parkins, B.A., VV.M. Hosve Lodge (I .I), D.P.G.M. A. W. Beckham. A. Penfold , P.Z., P.Z. 913, P.Z. 1472 , and Past Warsvickshire ,- Lloyd Owen, M.D., Hosve Lodge (T.L), After dinner, a few of the customary to ists were Prov. Grand 1st A.S., svho has for many years past Grand Stesvard of England , P.G. Treas. Warsvickshire j honoured. Robert Barton Morgan, P.M. 115, P.P.S.G.W., Chap. acted as Installing Officer of all the chapters, and most of Bro. B IUNOI .D P.M., proposed the 11 William Hillman , P.M. 115, P.P.G.M.O.j Thos. , I. The Health of the Mark lodges in the district, assumed the chair as 5j " Installing Officer, and admirably carried out the im- Rosvbotham, W.M. 430, S.O. 115, P. P.G.S. of W.j Worshi pful Master, and said the toast svas one that portant duties entrusted to his charge. The follosving Edsvard Mallard , P.M. 430, W.M. 115, P.G. Reg. ol M.j was alsvays received svith the greatest enthusiasm , and officers were invested: Comps. G. Kennedy, P.Z., Scribe Felix Jones, P.M. 174, P.P.J.G.W. ; Samuel Jenkins, this year svould be no exception to the rule. They had E.; Captain G. Spinks , P.Z., Treasurer ; VV. G. Keeble, VV.M. 31S, P.P.G.M. Staffordshire j Joseph Candelent, a Worshi pful Master svho svas full y competent to Scribe N.; I. Widgery, P.b. ; and C. Warren, Janitor. P.M. 518, P.P.G.S.D. Staffordshire j William Parish take charge of the lodge, and was thoroughly re- Among the other companions present svere Comps. J. Hoskins, J.D. 174, P.G. Stsvd. ; Walter Glover, 430, J.VV. spected by every member as a goad Mason and a good Scott-Mutch. P.Z.; R.J. Warren , P.Z. 1472 , P.P.G.S.B. 115, P.J.G.D. j Hosvard Jennings, R. of M. 115, P.P.G. fellow. , Stwd. ; Frederick Edward Wattis, Sec. 115, D.C. ; Essex; G. W. King, H. Crosvdy, W. G. Lock Colonel E. 430 Bro. OHN G RIST , W.M., sincerel y thanked the E. Morris H., and D. Capon ; n Alfred Dexter, S.O. 430, S.D. 174, P.G.I.G. ; 1 nos. J Hughes, M.P., , , of 913 Joh I.P.M. for the manner in which he had proposed the Colonel C. Vansittart, J. 17S9; C. Jolly, P.Z. 913, M.E.Z, Henry Pearce, S.D. 430; Walter Heibert Rollason, Stsvd. 1472; and others. 115j Jabez Attsvood, M.O. 115, P.G. Std. Br. ,- Arthur toast. He felt he was in a very proud position that The ceremony having been concluded, Comp. Canning G. Boys, 430 ; and VV. G. Smith, J.D. 174. ni ght in presiding over such a lodge as theirs. He was presented svith a handsome and valuable Past Prin- This svas the largest gathering of Royal Ark Mariners hoped to give satisfaction to the members, and could cipal^ jesvel, inscribed svith the thanks of the chapter, for ever eles-ated at one time in any of the Ark lodges of the assure them he svould do his best for the lodge and its services rendered during his year of office, and for svhich he Midland Counties, and it is believed that a more distin- welfare. suitably returned thanks, Comp. Penfold was accorded a fuished body of Mark Master Masons and Royal Ark Bro. FLATTERLY , P.M., acknosvled ged the toast of hearty vote of thanks for his services as Installing Officer— lariners never met together in any Ark lodge in the " The Past Masters " and said they were at all times candidates are about to present a petition , the same to be recorded on the minutes. The chapter provinces.The 19 ready to give any assistance in their power to the W.M. was then closed. to the President and members of the Grand Masters' Royal Ark Council svith the consent and approbation (already who occupied the chair. The banquet svas partaken of at the Earl of Chatham '" Hotel , Woolwich, and svas splendidly served by Bro. Capon, promised) of the Pro G.M. and Prov. G.M. of Warsvick- "The Initiates " having been heartily received, the the svorthy and esteemed host. shire, the Most Noble Bro. the Marquess of Hertford, for W.M. gas'e "The Treasurer and Secretary." The usual loyal and Royal Arch toasts having been permission to float the first Ark that has ever fl oated over Bro. I. I SAACS, P.M., Treas., in response, expressed honoured , Comp. Canning proposed thc toast of " The thc placid waters of the Province of Warsvickshire since the his pleasure at seeing so many ladies present , and his M.E.Z.," saying that from the first ofiice taken in the original Ark bumped upon Mount Ararat. It being hope that they would thoroughly enjoy themselves. chapter by Comp. Tailby, he (Comp. Tailby) had done his conceived that the original Ark never bumped against any of part of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ire- Bro. A. W. B ECKHAM , Sec, said he did not mind work well, and nosv that he had arrived at the chair , First Principal, they need have no doubt as to his carrying land during thc 40 days and 40 nights svhilst it svas being what trouble he took to ensure the happiness of others out his duties svith credit to himself and honour to the tossed about by the storms and tempests created by the and svhen all were happy around him as they were that chapter. Almighty as a punishment to our forefathers, and in svhich night he was happy himself . There were many present 1 he toast having been drunk in bumpers, tbe Bible informs us the First Commander Noah svas im- who were with them last year, and but a few faces Comp. Tailby assured the companions that he had that prisoned svith his svife and family, his flocks and his herds, missing. They welcomed them all heartily at the night achieved the summit of his Masonic ambition , and male and female. The ceremony of elevation svas per- Eccleston Lodge, svhich he considered as good a lodge would, at thc completion of his term of ofiice, go on super- formed in a very able, eloquent , and impressive manner by as there svas in London. annuation , which he thought he deserved. The good old the P.C.N., Bro. Murray Haynes, acting W.C.N., assisted " The Ladies and Visitors " by the other P.CN.'s and ofiicers of the lodge. 1 he nesvly- svas next submitted by chapter needed resuscitating, and he meant to try and do the the W.M., who heartily resuscitating, and trusted that not only himself , but every elevated Royal Ark Mariners then enjoyed the privilege of , on behalf of the members, member of the chapter svould do their best and assist him witnessing the enthronement of Bro. T. F. Bland as VV.CN. svelcomed every lady present. They rejoiced that at to make it one of the foremost in the Metropolitan area. for the ensuing year, the ceremony being performed in a that one meeting of the year they were graced by thc Comp. Syer having responded for " Thc Princi pals " in masterly, and very impressive manner by Bro. Abraham presence of wives and ssveethearts, and he, as the VV.M., an excellent speech, Green, VV.CN., D.P.G.M. They alsohad the opportunity had much pleasure in proposing their health. He The M.E.Z. gave the toast of "The Installing.Officer," of svitnessing the graceful and instructive manner in svhich hoped the ladies would enjoy themselves thoroughly- and in glowing terms spoke of Comp. Penfold as the per- the VV.CN. appointed and invested his officers for the and with all sincerity wished them a very " Happy Nesv fection of an Installing Officer. ensuing year. 1 he ofiicers appointed and invested sverc Year." Comp. Penfold thanked them for their hearty reception of as follosvs : Bros. Abraham Green , P.C.N. ; A. Comber, Bro Pue;n having made G. H. Williamson , S.; Rev. VV. Dosv n, Chap. ; T. , replied , an adjournment was the toast, and apologised for being late in his attendance. J.; for a brief interva l ged He looked upon it as a great pleasure and privilege Lamb Smith , Treas. ; Duncan J. Sheddan, Scribe; E, J. , after which dancing was indul to have to install the princi ples of such a grand old Chambers, S.D. ; J. Jones, J.D. ; J. G. Bennett , Org. ; in with zest and enjoyment until the early hours of the morning. chapter, of over half a century 's existence. .They M. Smith , G.; Hicks and Page, Stwds.; and Nott and , knesv from the records of it that it was flourishing Spittle, Wardens. The lod ge may again congratulate itself on th 1 in 1839, and had, and still svould flourish. He could After the dual ceremony, the nesvl y-elected candidates success achieved , and all present will look forward lo safely say that nothing gave him so much pleasure svere the guests of the VV.CN. and the ofiicers of the lodge, a recurrence of these enjoyable gatherings. as svorking for thc good of Freemasonry, and if he had and svere entertained at a most recherch e banquet laid Amongst the members present svere Bros. J. Grist . pleased them th at pleasure was only second to his. He before them by Bro. Mountford , the eminent Worcester- VV.M.; F. Arnold shire caterer, the svines and liepiids of thc choicest , S.W.; W. S. Sands, J.W. ; '• thanked them again , and resumed his seat amid cheers. Isaacs, Treas. ; A. W. Beckham Messenger , Comps. Canning and Warren having responded for "The vintages being provided by Bro. J. G. Bennett. , Sec. ; G. After the usual loyal toasls in honour of " Her Alajesty S.D. ; J. DotterillJ.D. ; J. Jones, I .G.; G. P. Dele- P.Z.'s," , Comp. Colonel Hughes, in returning thanks for " The the Queen ," and the " Rulers of the Craft," vante, Org. ; C. Tay lor, P.M., D.C. ; R. F. Roberts Visitors," said the name of the chapter svas a good old The P.G.M., in reply to the toast of his health , svarmly A.D.C ; W. IB. Pugh and T. Salter, Stwds. ; ]• Forder, Asst. Tyler; T. Coulthard , P.M. ; J. W. Ray, entertained, being joined by His Excellency .the naturalism. The cult of faith by the cult of reason , P.M.; W. Weston, P.M. ; Bignold , I.P.M. ; W. Smith , Governor, Sir James Shasv Hay, K.C.M.G., the Lord the Catholic teaching of morality by the so-called and many others. Visitors : Bros. J. Holland, 1348 ; Bishop, and other distinguished visitors. independent morality, the progress of genius by that F. Larner , P.M. 858 ; E. R. Painter, W.M. 766 ; G. The new lodge room is a substantial building of of materialism. W. Younger, I.G. 1257 ; R. Hassell, 1623 ; C. W. imposing elevation , situated in the Long Pine-road , Without exaggeration the power of Freemasonry, Evans, 2021 ; A. J. Beesley, 1(092; C. H. Dancocks, Bellville, a rapidly-improving suburb of Bridgetown svhich it osves to the direct and immediate results of W.M. 1671; G. Scarman, 1287; J. G. Bond, P.P.G. and reflects credit on the choice of the brethren of all its evil deeds, causes us at present great chagrin D.C Kent; P. H. Clisby, P.M. 1623 ; G. Price, 193 ; No. 2253, svhose efforts svere first stimulated by the in our religious community. C. Woodrow, P.M. 1708 ; J. W. Smith ; W. W. Lee, munificent gift of £300 by a young man, Bro. Fred. In those deeds which sve have experienced, and in W.M. 2381; and others. Taylor, late of that colony. many other acts which we could recall to our memory, sve feel its spirit, that spirit svhich , as an irreconcilable enemy of Christ, and of the Church , trys all ways, MASONIC VETERAN ASSOCIATION OF ILLINOIS. MASONIC BALL AT TORQUAY. uses all arts, takes ad vantage of all means in order to rob the Church of her primogeniture, to rob Christ of The seventh annual " Report of the Masonic Veteran Vanity Fair has the follosving notice of the Masonic His chosen people, of the seat of His representative Association of Illinois " is nosv being circulated by the ball at Torquay *. on earth, and of the centre of Catholic unity. venerable and respected Chief, General J. 0. Smith, oi "The Masonic ball which took place here last week The bad and powerful influence of Freemasonry on Chicago, who is svell knosvn to many of the Craft in in aid of the Royal Benevolent Institution for Aged our affairs is manifest to-day, not judging by a few and this country and is a member of the C.C. of Lodge Freemasons was a great success, though of necessity passing signs, nor by the series of evil deeds com- No. 2076. rather mixed. Among the patrons were Lord and mitted for the past 30 years, but rather because, made Lad Ebrington Lord and Lad Exmouth As an esteemed Past Grand Master of Illinois, and a y , y , Lord and proud by success, this sect has spoken out openly, Lad Churston , Sir Stafford and Lad Northcote Lad svar veteran , he has troups of friends, so it is not to be y y , y and related svhat it has done in the past, and svhat it wondered at that his invitations are eagerl looked out Macgregor, the High Sheriff , Mr. Hanbury, and the purposes to do in the future. y , and accepted by many eminent Freemasons in the Mayor Mr. Splatt. The bal l room in the Bath Saloons The public authorities are consciously, or, uncon- for, was effectivel decorated svith handsome palms ferns United States and Canada, svho think nothing of the y , , sciously used as its tools, which means that this imp ious begonias, azaleas, poinsettias, and other flowering sect boasts of the religious persecutions which have journey of a fesv hundred miles to partici pate in the lants ' italities of what is knosvn as " Smith's Inn ," but p , and the banners of the St. John s Lodge were disturbed our Italy and still cause trouble, as its prin- hosp laced about the room. The floor was very really his mansion in Sibley-street, where his good p slippery, cipal svork, carried out by orders, but kindled, encour- 65, which perhaps accounted for the delay in commencing and assisted b lady, Mrs. Smith, is the presiding genius, and grace- aged , y means of flattery or threats, by dancing. The supper svas remarkably well done, and seduction or revolution fully sees to the comfort and happiness of the guests. , . the svine, for whicii the men paid (a highly objectionable They have dared to put against the hol This time the report is a large one y dogmas and , extending to system) svas about the average. Some merry little laws of the gospel princip les and laws which may be over too pages, and deals in part with General Smith's parties dancing the Lancers—the type so svell known at called revolutionary, a teaching deny ing the existence travels during the summer of 18 in the East , on the 92 balls of this sort—were very amusing. Elderl y of God and misbelief in the school , the sciences, and Continent, and in Great Britain. Many of the illus- mammas, who had been persuaded to dance, skipped all Christian arts. After having broken into the temple trations are choice and most suggestive and those of , about with steps of days gone by, svhile the elderly of the Lord by confiscating the Church property, the Masonic jugs and mugs are both valuable and interest- fathers regarded their belongings with undisguised hereditary possessions so necessary to the holy priests ing. The plate of marks, collected by the indefatig- though sleepy admiration. The dresses were not re- svere destroyed , and by the power of the learned men, able Craftsman during his sojourn from home, are markable for smartness ; just a fesv here and there svere the number of the holy servants was reduced to the curious and important, and the various letters sent to noticeably pretty. Madame Cassavette, a blaze of most urgent requirements. the General, by friends unable to be present at the diamonds, presided over a flosver stall, and sold beauti- Since they svere unable to prohibit the administration annual make most excellent reading. gathering, ful sprays and choice buttonholes, the proceeds to be of the Holy Sacrament, they are trying to introduce in There are 46" honorary members of the Illinois devoted to the wives and orphans of the aged brethren. every way civil marriages and other pernicious customs. Veteran Association , including Bros. W. J. Hughan, The flosver stall Was an excellent and novel idea, which Although they have not yet succeeded in taking from George Reynolds, J. Sykes Rymer, Henry Sadler, Geo. commends itself to the notice of charity ball organisers. the hands of the clergy the education of the young and VV. Speth, and T. B. Whytehead, from England ; also Among those present svere General Saunders Knox- the administration ot the benevolent institutions, still Bros, the Earl of Haddington , William Hart, R. S. Gore and his daughters, Captain Annesley, R .N., they are trying by continuous endeavours to misrepre- Brown, V. Murray Lyon, and Col. Stirling, from Scot- Captain Livingston, Black Watch, and Miss Livingston, sent them, meaning to do away altogether with the land , Sic. Mr. and Miss Hankey, Miss F. Eardley-Wilmot , Captain Christian (doctrines. The report is by far the best of the kind ever issued, Bedingfield , Captain Robertson, and Major Kilgosv, 5th As they could not stifle the voice of Catholicism , and is a credit to all concerned in its preparation, illus- Fusiliers. they tried every means to bring it into discredit and lo trations, and execution. make it contemptible. And svhat contradictions and sects nosv exist LEO XIII.'S LETTER TO THE ITALIAN solely svith the desire to do asvay svith the Catholic faith ! CONSECRATION OF NEW LODGE ROOM FOR PEOPLE. While monasteries and convents are being closed , Masonic lodges and breeding places of sects are allosved THE ST. MICHAEL'S LODGE, No. -"Hd , (E.C). Dear Sons ! to multi ply as they like. As Guardian of that faith svhich the Christian While every society may obtain judicial rights, this On Thursday, the 5th ult., a special communication nations should osve mora l and civil obligation to, I right is denied to the religious brotherhood. Divine of the District Grand Lodge of Barbados , W.L, was should neglect one of my first and most sublime duties services may be held publicly by every sect, but odious called for the purpose of dedication of the new lodge if I did not raise my voice again, and strong ly, against intolerance and oppression is inflicted on thc religion loom at Bellville, built by the members of the St. the impious war, which , my dear sons, has for its sole svhich is that of Italy, and svhich on that "account Michael's Lodge, No. 3253. The R.W. Dist. G.M., object to deprive you of a treasure svhich is so precious should enjoy special reverence and protection. Instead Bro. Col. John Elliott, C.B., C.M.G., Past Grand to you. of protecting the dignity and independence of the Pope Deacon of England, presided, and was ably supported Of this struggle, nosv too well knosvn by long and nothing but protests and great promises are being made, and assisted by the following ofiicers : Bros. John painful experience, you knosv svell the terrible conse- while, on the other hand, impious brotherhoods are in Locke, P.M. 2253, D. Dist. G.M. ; the Rev. Clarke quences, and you are deeply deploring the same in your existence svhich bind their adherents by frivolous oaths * , Holmas, Dist. G. Chap.; R. J. Clinkett, Dist. G. Sec. ; hearts as Catholics and Italians. And, indeed, ir one and ask blind and absolute obedience and secrecy even Major J. C. Oughterm , Dist. S.G.W. ; H. T. Arm- can be an Italian by name and deed , and is not annoyed in case of a crime. strong (locus tcnems), Dist. J.G.W. j F. J. Price, P.M , at the insults svhich are daily inflicted on that Divine And you see hosv my person is daily made tjie object 159 and 196, Dist. S.G.D. ; W. Howes, P.M. 196 , Dist. faith , whicii is the most beautiful of our victories, and of so many sneers. J.G.D.; and J. J. Warner, P.D.S.G.W., Dist. G.D.C. which procured for Italy the first place among all Manifestations of every descri ption find the field free. The lodge having been opened, Bro. J. LOCKE , as nations, and Rome, the spiritual sceptre of the world , But it happens that some Catholic manifestations are President of the Building Committee, gave a short and which created out of the ruins of paganism and prohibited or interfered with. resume ot the history ot St. Michael's Lod ge, claiming barbarism the svonderful edifice of the Christian civili- The discord in the heart of the Church, the giving that although not holding a warrant ot sufficient sation. If one can be in his heart a Catholic, and look up of the faith, and the rebellion against the legitimate anti quity to wear the centenary jewe l , that nevertheless on with a dry eye in this very country, in the heart of superiors are encouraged. which our Saviour dei No. 2253 was the actual representative of a very much gned to found the seat of his The religious vows and principally thc religious older lodge [now 104].* He then invited the R.W. empire ; to look on, I say, and see how his doctrines obedience are rejected, as opposed to liberty and human 13ist. G.M. to consecrate and dedicate the hall to are attacked, his Divine service scorned at, his Church dignity. Masonry. fought against, his representative imprisoned, how so From the religious decay to the social decay the svay The R.W. DISTRICT G RAND MASTER having signified many souls redeemed by his blood are lost, and the is very short. When the capable and always yearning his pleasure in doing so, called on the District Grand chosen people, having remained faithfu l to him for 19 human heart is no longer directed to the hope of divine Chaplain to give the oration, which proved to be a centuries, are now exposed to a constant and imminent love, it throsvs itself svith insatiable avidity on mere masterly exposition and defence of the princi ples of the danger, viz., of falling asvay from the faith into a earthly blessings, and there is, of necessity, antl inevit- Order. multitude of errors and mistakes of positive misery ably a constant struggle of passions to enjoy, to enrich The anthem, " Hear the voice and prayers of Thy and moral baseness oneself , to elevate oneself , and in consequence an servants," &c, having been sung by a choir of brethren 1 his war being waged at the same time against the inexhaustible source of intrigue, strife, immorality, and under the direction of Bro. M. E. Doorley, Mus. Bac, celestial and terrestrial Fatherland, against the religion crime. 13.G. Org., the Chaplain, carrying a censer, proceeded of our fathers and civilisation, against the sciences and The moral and social troubles in our Italy find as three times around the hall, solemn music being played arts is, you will understand, beloved sons, doubly before nourishment in the present events. But svhat during the perambulation. A procession of District criminal, and this not less to offended mankind, than painful spectacle is shown to our eyes V ln families Grand Ofiicers and Past Masters svas then formed, and to the insulted divinity. that amiable reverence, svhich forms the domestic "caring the elements of consecration , marched in order But from what other source should all this come, but concord, has much diminished ; fraternal authority is around the hall , halting in the east, west, and south , the from that Masonic sect which sve spoke about in our too often not recognised cither by the sons or by the "ist G.M. impressively rendering the usual invocatory two letters of 20th April , 1884 , and 15th October, fathers ; discord is frequent, divorce not rare ; in the ^["tences, dedicating the building to the purposes of 1890, to the Bishops, the Clergy, and the Italian town , discord among the citizens; bad feeling among ''reemasonry, Virtue, and Universal Benevolence ," people. In these two letters we have torn the mask the different classes of the people; the frivolity of the concluding svith the prayer of consecration , after which off the face of Freemasonry, behind which it concealed nesv generation increases, svhich , growing up in the another anthem was sung, and the Patriarchal Benedic- itself , and sve shosved it in its true form , in its dark spirit of an ignorant liberty, respects nothing either tion was pronounced by the D.G. Chap. and pernicious activity- This time we confine our- high or losv ; the inclination to cursing and early crimes Bro. C. C. K NOLLYS, CM., P.D.D.G.M., having selves to consider its lamentable effects on Italy. and public scandals is growing. The Government "Pressed to the R.W.D. Grand Masier and his officers While it has since insinuated itself into the good instead of fulfilling its highest and sublime the duty by thanks of the lodge for attending to perform graces of the people of our beautiful country under the recognition , protection , and assistance of the Divine 'ne ceremony, the lodge svas closed. mask of a philanthrop ical society, and by meansof con- and human rights in tlieir harmonious entirety considers An excellent banquet .was afterwards served in the spiracy, baseness, and force ; and , with the final aim itself as arbitrator. to dominate Ital spacious refectory under the lodge room, presided y and Rome, has paved the way to so Social order is shaken in its foundations ; books- over many troubles of our Church b by Bro. Major Oug htern , W.M. 2253, at which y numerous misrepre- and journals , school and university, society and theatre, R.W. D. Grand Master and his officers were sentations. monuments and political speeches, photograp Great hardshi hs and ps has'e been suffered in this short fine arts, all work together to turn a svay the souls and c time by our Fatherland. The reli eve 'a'm is absurd, and wholly without any basis what- gion of our fathers destroy the hearts. In the meantime the oppressed fPi J^0' 2-53 dates from its warrant of A .D . 1SS8.— has been made the signal for all sorts of persecutions , nations are raging, the anarchistic sects ag i *-"-". Freemason." itate, the ] svith the satanic aim to replace Christianity by working classes make the beginning and increase the threads of socialism , communism, and anarchism. The rooms, svhere the Masonic spirit is alive and anxious, d. Sundry Forms : Thomas W. Tesv MS. character is effeminated , and so many souls not knosv- to destroy something or to put the stamp on a Christian, The William Watso MS. stands by itself , and svould ing hosv to bear their sufferings svith di gnity, or hosv svhich causes terror. It is not sufficient svith regard to be a member of a supposed " Plot Family." ^ to get relief in a manly way, leave this svorld by a sect svhich has attacked every thing, to confine oneself Nosv as to your Introduction * I add some remarks in cosvardly suicide. to the defence but to go courageously to svar against accordance with your svishes. " These are the fruits svhich our Italians have reaped it. And this you can do, beloved sons, by putting 1. Under " The Kilwinning MS. you say at the from the Masonic sect. And after all this Freemasonry pressure against pressure, school against school, society conclusion : " that it svas a production of the sister is bold enoug h , boasting of the great services rendered against society, congress against congress, action Kingdom is evident from its containing a charge in to Ital y, to come to you and to give us and all those against action. which every man that is a Mason is bound to be leidge- svho listen to our svords and remain faithful to Jesus Freemasonry has taken possession of the public iiicn to the King of Eng ' and." I cannot agree svith Christ , the calumnious title of foes of the Fatherland. schools, but you may resist them svith your private you in this conclusion , for the term King of England Of svhat kind of merits this criminal sect possesses, to schools, with those ior clerical and religious pupils of is found in so many copies that sve cannot believe all repeat my statement, is shosv n by their acts. These both sexes, and princi pall y you , parents, do not trust of them to be of Scottish origin. You will find the acts prove that Masonic patriotism is nothing but a the education ot your children to schools which are term in most of the copies of the Grand Lodge Family sectarian egotism eager to dominate everything and not safe. Freemasonry has appropriated the hereditary (confer Freemason , 189 2, July 2nd), namely *. to rule the modern states, svhich are to unite all posver public Charity . Freemasonry has placed the pious a. Grand Lodge MS., Philli pps MS., Nos. I and j, in its hands. These acts relate that in the spirit of svorks in the hands of its adherents, but you, as far as Kilwinning MS. (not in Cama MS.). Freemasonry svords as political independence, equality concerns you, trust it to the Catholic Institutes. Free- b. Dowland MS., Clerke MS., Pnillipps MS., No. ,,, of the .states, are aiming .it nothing else but to pave masonry opens and keeps up houses in which vice Papsvorth MS., Hughan MS. (not in York MS., No. b, thc svay in our country to independence of the man dominates, but you do your best to give a refuge to and Dumfries MS., No. /.) from God , to liberty, the faults nnd the crime, lo the endangered honesty. Freemasonry bears religiously c. York MSS., 1 , 2, and 5. confederation of one party to the detriment of the and civill y an anti-Christian stamp, but you assist in d. Lansdowne MS., Antiquity MS. (in the Probity other citizens, to the tricks of the favourites of this deeds, and svith money, the Catholic faith. Free- MS. the charges are missing). century, to enjoy life full y and to the return of a peop le masonry has founded societies for mutual assistance g. Melrose MS., No. 2, Aberdeen MS. (not in Wood redeemed by Divine blood , to discord , immorality, and and institutes of importance for its osvn partisans, but MS. and Dauntesey MS.). the disgrace of paganism. you can do equally svell through your brothers, even The words " of England " are not in the Colne, And no one needs to be surprised at this. A sect through all poor people by showing that true and Buchanan , and Harris Branches, but they arc found in svhich after iy centuries of Christian civilisation open-minded Charity is the daughter of Him, svho 16 copies of the Grand Lodge Family, as well as in the endeavour to fi ght against the Catholic Church and to makes the sun rise and the rain come dosvn on just and Spencer Family, while they are missing in the whole curtail the Divine sources, svhich denying absolutely unjust people. Sloane Family and the Roberts Family. This being the supernatural, repells all revelation and all the good This strugg le of the good svith the bad extends over the case, it seems impossible to me that the addition of arising from tbe same, svhich is founded , svith its aims and everything. Freemasonry holds many congresses to the words " of England " could be a characteristic svorks solely on a sveak and morally corrupted nature discover nesv methods of combatting the Church, but feature of the Scottish Constitutions, for all these such as ours is. Such a sect cannot be anything but you do the same to understand better the means for copies are not likely to have come from Scotland. And a monster of pride, cup idity, ant! lust. And svhen your defence. Freemasonry multiplies its lodges, but it would be most astonishing that several copies found these three sensual passions are united they increase you should ssvell the Catholic societies and Church in Scotland have not the distinguishing feature, eg., the oppressions and the crimes, till they assume conferences, benevolent societies and prayer meetings, the Atcheson-Haven MS. and the Dumfries, MSS., immense dimensions , and bring about the oppression and do your best to maintain and increase the splendour Nos. / and ,?. Besides, it is evident from the foot note and dosvnfall of a svhole nation. of God's temp le. The sect, svi.ic.o has nosv nothing to to the Melrose MS., that the original came from Eng- Therefore I Take note therelore that, svhen I am addressing you fear, shows no.v its face in broad day-li ght, but you, land, and sve have the addition also here. nosv, I accuse Freemasonry of being a foe to God, Catholic Italians ni*ke also an open confession of your am of opinion that sve are not svarranted in making svords in the Church , and to our Fatherland. Consider Free- faith ; take your glorious ancestors as your example, any such conclusion from the addition of the your- * masonry practically as your enemy, and defend svho, in resisting the tyrants, tortures, and deaths, question. !' selves svith all weapons svhich reason , conscience, and fearlessly confessed and confirmed it svith the testi- 2. The Dumfries MS., A'». / , as reprinted in Smith's faith have g iven you in your hands against such a mony of their blood. History of the Old Lodge of Dumfries, is of the cruel enemy. Do not be carried asvay by its beautiful The sect endeavours to humble the Church and to Dow/and Branch of the Grand Lodge Family, and aspect , or blinded by its promises, or persuaded by its lay her like an ordinary servant to the feet of the State. especially agrees in various readings svith the York inducements , or intimidated by its threats. Remember But do not you cease to care for your Church and to ask MS., No. 6, as reprinted by Bro. Hughan (" Masonic that Christianity and Freemasonry are opposed to each for her in a legal svay the liberty and independence due Magazine," VII., p. 370, ff.). In the prayer, both of other on princi ple. To approach the latter means to to her. them add the name of " J estts," and have "joy " in- " Good create a deep abyss to the former. You svill nosv Freemasonry endeavours to loose the Catholic unity stead of " bliss." The form of address is " instead of the usual " Good understand , beloved sons, the impossibility of a by solving discord even among the clergy, by creating Brother and Fellow " Both MSS. have seven or compatibility of the tsvo doctrines, viz., the Catholic strife and propagating discord by inciting peop le to Brethren and Fellows. and the Alasonic. insubordination, revolution, and schism. eight times the obsolete svord " clipped " in precisely publicl and I " railed " or " named "in My predecessors have warned you y, But you, by ti ghtening tbe holy knot of benevolence the same passages instead of likewise repeat this publicly. Those, hosvever svho other copies ; besides the two copies always agree in , and obedience frustrate its intentions,publish its aims, unfortunatel y has*e joined one of these pernicious and bli ght its hopes. Like the first adherents to the employ ing the svords " culled or " mimed. In the societies may knosv that they are heresvith requested Euclid legend both say in respect to the reward of his laith , be one heart and one soul , rally round the pul pit, to sever their connection svith them at once if they travail " as would content him " and then go on , congregate round the See of St. Peter, unite svith your , , and " After this was pr oclaimed." In the histor y of tlo not svant to lose their Christian community, pastors and protect the highest interests of the Church to have tlieir souls lost for time and eternity. Solomon 's Temple the tsvo agree another time in quite and the Pope, svhich are al the same the highest Further, the parents, teachers, anel guardians are interests of Italy and the entire Christian svorld. a peculiar passage, viz., " and gathered together masons The " heresvith informed that a stern duty exhorts them to Apostolic See has alsvays been the zealous and of divers countries and sent them into divers lands. prevent b all possible means their children joining The St. Alban legend offers the reading : " and he was , y , powerful guardian of* Italian greatness. Be, therefore, this criminal sect , or if they are already members himself a helper to make masons " and immediately , , Italians antl Catholics, free men, and not sectarians , , after thc to bring them back. be faithful to the Fatherland and to both Christ and after they agree in the svords .* " Presently ln a matter of such importance, and as seduction is decease of St. Alban." his visible representative, and be convinced that an the Christian must suffice to show the close re- easy in our days, guard himself Italy which is directed against Christianity and Papacy These particulars may against thc first step, must be afraid of the least semblance of these two cop ies, though there are still is contrary to the Divine svill , and consequently doomed danger, and , using the utmost caution according to the to be; tlamnpd more remarkable agreements between them. Never- teaching of the gospel be as harmless as a dove and theless neither have come frem the other for sve meet , , Beloved sons, religion and Fatherland speak at this , , as wise as a serpent. with some differences which prove that there must have moment, simultaneousl y out of my mouth ; do not be The fathers and mothers of families should guard been an older prototype for both of them. So in the afraid on account of the number of your foes, their themselves against receiving unknosv n persons in their history of Lamech's children the Dumfries MS., No. 1, impudence and power ; since God is stronger and houses and against giving them their domestic confi- is correct in reading : " B his wife Adah he got tsvo is svith yoii , hosv can they fi ght against you :- In y dence, or at least those svhose* reli ion is not sufficientl sones and called them and Tubal " whilst thc g y order that God^ may shosv all the more grace towards Jaball , knosvn. Bo on your guard , lest under t- .e cloak of a York MS. changes the latter half of the sentence by you, and fi ght and triumph svith you , double vour friend , teacher, doe-tor, or other benevolent man a sl wrjting : " and called them both Jaball " aftersvards , y prayers together, by practising Christian virtue and , of this sect be concealed. Oh! In hosv many , " the agent especiall y, be charitable to the distinguishing " the elder Sonn Jabell " and ' poor, and renew your families has not the wolf in sheep s clothing already faith dail b asking younger Tabell," where the Dumfries MS. has the two y y humbly and fervently for the ; made his invasion V Divine mercy. correctly. In the Euclid legend the York MS. reads It is ;i good thing to see the many societies which " And that the King and all his Councell granted to As a good omen, and as a token of my; atherly love, exist nosv in every class of human life in great him one and sealed this comon ," where the Dumfries I give you , beloved sons, heresvith , the A postolic number , ss'orkcrs ' unions for mutual suppoit , others for benediction. MS. has : " anel that the King and all his councell science , literature , arts , ancl if they are animated by a graunt him money and seall his commissione," where Written in Rome, at St. Peters, on Sth Dec, 1892 , good moral and reli ious .spirit they become certainl " anone " or '' anon " is the correct reading. After- g , y the 15th year of my priestl y reign. , , useful antl valuable. But if they are pure even in this wards, for instance the King ot T is led "Irani LEO PP. XIII. , yre sty respect , lu re and there: the poison of Freemasonry has in the York MS., but '•Jerusalem " in the Dumfries penetrated , and is still penetrating ; be susp icious in MS. These particulars will do for the time. general antl avoid societies svhich rid themselves of THE XE WLY-hlSCoVEUEh UUML'UIES (3). The Harris MS., No. 1 , as reprinted in llic all reli g ious influences, as such are likel y lo be directly MSS. Freemasons ' Chronicle for A pril 22nd and 291I1, 1882 , 1' or indirectl y governed by Freemasonry ; also those, not exactly a transcri pt of the Dumfries MS., No. 3; svhich kept up by the seel , are its orchard and school. We have great p leasure in publishing the follosving bul they are , both of them , offsprings from an older Philanthrop ic,*!! societies , svhose nature and aim are annotations by Bro. Dr. Begemann on Bro. W. J. prototype, sometimes the former being more orig inal , not svell knosvn , should not be joined by anybody Hughan's Notes on the Dumfries MSS.— somttimer the latter. The marginal titles of the Dum- Harris svithout the advice of svise and experienced persons. '' I have to note as to the MSS. discovered since fries MS. are svritten as superscri ptions in the As a letter of introduction for the Masonic goods , their Gould's ' Calenda r ' as follosvs : MS., the latter being in some cases more comp lete aim are serves often thai boasting philanthropy svhich is put To add : I. t 'KAND I.OIIUK r.SMii.Y : often more correctly arranged, whilst the former against the Christian charity svith so much pomp. c. Dow/and IJiaiirh : Hug han MS, anel DnnifrV= not !il'va\-s in their propi-r p laces. Some margin" Brsvare of being friends or confidants of people svho No. 1 , M.S. • >- - J ...ni,es .no. u-. not appearas superscrip- 0' are suspected of belong ing lo Freemasonry, or to one e. Colne Hi 11..ih . C.ia-i.'a .',!.*>. eluimcrl y the "Hub ") tions in the Harris MS., and some superscription"" of (heir Brotheihocds. They are knosv n by their and Clapham MS. the latter MS. are missing as marginal titles in the t into fruits anel consequentl y avoided. Bess-arc not only of g. Sundry Forms .- Dumfries , No. but nosv former, but the corresponding ph rases have crep 3 ; , as we that those svho , as manifestl y imp ious and godless brothers, have three cop ies of this form , I should like to make the running text. Wherefrom we may conclude bear the mask of that Sociely in their face but avoid , another branch thereof , namely : (To be continued.) also every familiarity svith those svho , under the mask a. Harris llr.mch. There are two Harris MSS., and of general tolerance, from false regard for all reli gions, the Dumfries MS., No. 3, not being the very orig inal. "To Bro. Smith's " History of the Dumfries U4"" Irom stup id zeal , unite the princi ples of the gospel I svant to avoid the latter title ' , because there are five No. 53 " (i*j-'). svith those of the revolution , or Christ svith Belial , the so named, and the name " Dumfries Branch " svould be Church wilh God , svith the existence svithout God. uncertain. 1*1 he " sitter Kingdom " referre d to is England , an<' still appears to me unlikel the " ua.J Books and journals svhich infuse the poison of godless- II. SI.OA.N'K I - .SMII . V : y that any copy ol Charges," of actual contain U'c ness, and svhich nourish in the human mind the lire of b. Scottish origin, svould Hope liranch : Waistell M.S. clause in euicstion. unbridled and sensual passions , clubs and reading c. Alnwick Brunch .- Watson MS. W. J. "* MASONIC HALL AT liURSLlilt. ©ut1 portrait (Bailers of UClorsbipfut a most careful perusal of the minute books oi his mother loelge, dating from 20th May, 1786, A most successful ball-, in cdnneScttori svith St. /ibasters. and has compiled a history of the lod ge, Martin 's Lodge, No. gS, sVas held at the Burslem svhich from various causes still asvaits publication Town Hall ) on Thursday. The function had for its In May, 1891, he read a short di gest of it before the aim a most commendable object, and that was to provide members of the Phicnix Lod ge, No. 257. svhich svas dn addition to the funds of the Masonic Charities of much appreciated. In September. 1888. (he subject of the Province of Staffordshire. Immediately on the our sketch svas the prime mover in starting a lotlge of ball being mooted a strong Committee was appointed instruction in Portsmouth, to the funds of svhich nearl y to make the most complete arrangements possible, every lod ge in the locality subscribed , and svhich had svith a viesv to ensuring success, and jud ging fro m the a membershi p of over 100 brethren. For a time it did results observed that evening, it is highly improbable excellent svork. as in addition (o the 'Three Degrees and that their idea has not been achieved. The W.M., the installation ceremony, the Sections svere regularly Bro. John Scarratt , svas, of course, at the head of affairs, svorked. but like so many other lod ges of instruction. and he svas loyally supported by the svhole of the the attendance after ;t time became so scanty that the members of the lodge at Committee in making the untie Making svas reluctantl y discontinued , notsvilli- necessary arrangements. Too much credit cannot be standing its strong financial position and the large given to Bro. J. Mason , I.P.M., and Bro. T. Iv. Pedley, number of subscribing members upon its roll. Bro. P.M., and present Secretary, whilst the labours of Bros. Alexander Hosvell has served as a Stesvard and is a R. Dain, John Godsvin, Frank Weston , A. Boulton , Life Governor of each of the three Central Masonic S.W.; F. Bettany, and S. Pointon , the four la'ter of Charities. In the Hants and Isle of Wight Masonic svhom acted as M.C.'s at the ball, must not be forgotten. Educational and Benevolent Institution he is a Vice. The large assembly room svas decorated for the Patron and Past Stesvard , and he has also served as a occasion under the superintendance of Bro. F. Bettany, Steward and is a Life Governor of the Mark Benevo- the decorations being supplied free by Bro. R. Benbow , lent Fund. His Masonic investi gations has'e not been of the Sutherland Lodge, No. 451. The floor was confined to the Craft , as he is .1 subscribing member of polished, and the various corridors and stairs were laid nearl y every Masonic Order. He svas one of the with crimson cloth. founders of the St, Clair Chapter (R.A.), No. 2074. In Music was supplied by Messrs. Morfey's well-known the Mark Degree he is S.W. in the Carnarvon 1 odge, band, and some 170 participated in the evening's enter- No. 62, and R. of M. in the Phceni x Lotlge, No." 2, tainment. svhilst hc is a P.P.G.R. in the Prov. Grand Mark Lodge Supper was laid in the Court Room , and the refresh- of Hants. He is J. in the Carnarvon Lod ge of Royal ment department svas located in the Council Chamber, Ark Mariners , No, 62; T.I.M. elect in the Carnarvon other rooms on the ground floor being utilised as cloak Council of Roya l and Select Masters , in svhich Degree rooms, where Bro T. W. Boardman and Mrs. Boardman he is also a life member of the Constantine Council. paid every attention to the requirements of the visitors . No. 2. In the Ancient and Accepted Rite he The catering was carried out in the most complete holds the office of Captain of the Guard in manner, both generally and to the smallest detail , by BRO. CAPTAIN C. J KNIGHTLEY , the Royal Naval Chapter of Rose Croix , No. 9, Bro. W. S. Gordon. Whose portrait we publish above, was installed W.M. svhilst he is Herald in the Royal Nava l Precep- In the dancing room the scene svas an exceedingly of the Royal Savoy Lod ge, No. 1744, on Tuesday, the tory and Priory, No. 2, and Past Prov. Captain of pretty one. The ladies were, without exception , 24th ult., a report of svhich appears in another column. Guard in the Provincial Priory of Hants , and , lastly, dressed most becomingly, and the svearing of Masonic he holds the office of M.P.S. in the Naval and Military clothing relieved very effectively the usual sober black Conclav e, Red Cross, No. 35, and of P.P. and M.E.C. garb of the gentlemen. Here and there the appearance in the Sanctuary and Commandery attached thereto. of the scarlet tunic of a member of her Majesty's He has also taken the Degrees of the Swedenborg ian Forces lent an additional attraction , and altogether the Rite, the Rosicrucians , and Secret Monitor. coup d' tettil was charming. The ball could not be termed othersvise than a most successfu l social function. ©bttuarp.

THE LATE BRO. COL. MARMADUKE RAMSAY. NORTH LONDON MASONIC BENEVOLENT BALL The district of Malta has been llnosv n into the deepest grief at the untimatcl y loss of its District Grand Master , The eighth annual North London Masonic Benevo- the late Col. Marmaduke Ramsay, svhich sad event took lent Ball took place at the Freemasons' Tavern on place at his residence , No. 10 , Strada Mezzeidi , Valletta , Thursday, the 26th ult., and in spite of the unfavour- Malta , on Monday, the 23rd ult., at six o'clock , p.m., able sveather there was a large company present. after a long and tedious illness , during which his re- Dancing commenced at half-past eight, and , with an maining strength and energy svere not relaxed fur a interval for supper, was continued until the early hours moment in furthering the interests of the district , svhich of Friday morning. The Stewards svere Bros. F. had attained such a hei g ht of success and prosperity Kimber Bull , G. Cock , C. W. Davies, E. W. Davis, C. during his nearl y Dve years' administration. Our Dearing, jun., W. Lee, A. Oliver, J. Potter, W. F. B. deceased biother , during his summer sojourn in Eng- Watts and Hunter. Bros. F. Forge, A. W. Hump hreys, lantl , hail been unde r the cue ol the mosl eminent .ind F. J. Humphreys officiated as M.C.'s. ph ysicians , and benefitted sufficientl y in health to be At the supper the President , Bro. H KKHERT S I'K AKK , able to attend the Quarterl y Commiinii -iticin of Grand in proposing the toast " Success to the Masonic I.odge, held on the 7th September last , svhen , by the Charities," mentioned that last year the sum of .£78 15s. ri g ht of R.VV. the Ri ght Hon. the Earl of Mount was realised by this gathering, and he belies*ed there Ed gcumbe , D.G.M., and acting M.W.G.M. , as Deputy would not beany decrease in the contribution this year. Grand Master , it svill be remembered , he seconded , in a Ue acknowledged the valuable services that had been most approp riate and encourag ing speech , the- vote in rendered by Bros. Waller Lincott, the Hon. Sec. *, T. aid ef ihe sufferers from the disastrous fire at St. Glass, the Hon. Treas. ; C. Dearing, the Vice-Chair- John s, Aesvfoiindlanif. It svas , however , observed with man ; and the Ball Committee. concern amongst his iiiimcdhte friends that his Other toasts followed , and dancing was afterwards health svas far fro m being established , and a resumed to the strains of Bro. VV. Wright's excellent desire svas entertained that he svould recognise quadrille band. BRO. ALEXANDER HOWELL , the absolute necessity ol temporaril y relinquishing his Whose installation is reported in another column , svas Masonic duties in favour of that rest and retirement initiated in the Phicnix Lodge, No. 257, Portsmouth , in svhich svere confidently expected to restore him to SOCIETAS ROSICRUOIANA IN SCOTIA. 1887, and shortly aftersva rds joined the Duke of health , years being in his favour , as contrary to the Connaught Lodge, No. 1S34, in which he has graduall y opinion likel y to be arrived at during his indisposition , The West of Scotland College held a meeting in St. worked his svay through the various offices to the he svas only 51). Returning lo Malta , it svas early dis- John's Hall , 213, Buchanan-street , Glasgosv, on the Master 's chair. Very soon after his initiation his cernible that he had not realised the fervent hopes of 28th inst., the V.W. Master of the Temp le, D. R. l ega l training led him to a systematic course ot stud the members of his district , amongst svhom he svas so Clark n y , M.A., 8 , presiding, assisted by Fratres W. S. in the literature of the Craft in the natural order beloved , and every e ffort svas exercised by his officers Hunter , and , , 6", Deputy Master; T. R. Richards, 4°, of things, he joined the Correspondence Circle of the to render the duties of bis po-iition as li ght as possible , Treasurer and Secretary ; J. W. Ruddock, J. A. S. Quatuor Coronati Lodge, No. 2076. An idea soon the Craft and Royal Arch svork being entire ly under- Kerr, W. M. Denholm , John McQueen Barr, F. W. occurred to him that the usefulness of that Circle taken by his deputy, Bro. J. VV. Starkey, svhile the baiter , Precentor ; Emile Berger, Organist j and svould be very materiall increased if some arrange- .VI.uk svas ably governed by Bro. VV. Pariente, W. Ross y , Acolyte. ment svere made svhereby local Secretaries in connec- D.D.G.M. Notwithstanding the abundant assistance The college having been opened in the form pre- tion svith it svere appointed in every Masonic province. at his disposal , his enfeebled energ ies svere heroicall y scribed b y the Order, the Rev. Walter Sidney That suggestion , being made by lim to Bro. S peth , devoted to the responsibilities of his charge, issuing Hildesley, Curate in Charge of St. Margaret's, Aber- svas very soon acted upon and its value ctrdiall his orders to the District Grand Secretary, liro. deen P.M., , y , and John Robson, County Clerk of Dumfriesshire , acknowledged by the the Permanent Committee of the Hamilton Sharpe , svho received them at his bedside up presented petitions lor admission into the college. to three days before his death. His death svas the "he¦ lod ge in its report , dated 25th June , 188S, in svhich his petitions being accepted , they were admitted and immediate appointment as " Local Secretary for the consummation of a resolution to g ive the remaining instructed in the First Grade. Thereafter the follosving Province of Hants svas recommended . (See A.Q.C, years of his life to Masonry, and it svas his proutl 'ratres svere advanced to the Grades, viz. : Fratres J. vol. I , p. 166) . This lodge agreed to the recommenda- privilege to realise his most ardent desire, ely ing in W . Ruddock ° and Emile Berger, 4 ; F. W. Larter, W. tion , and Bro. Alexander Hosvell ;.ccordingl y became harness at ihe head of his tlistrict. During his five '" . Denholm , John Sanderson , John McQueen Barr, years' administration , tbe District of Malta has attained and 0 the official Representative of the Circle in Hampshire, J. A. S. Keir, 4 . a position which he has held ever since, much to the unprecedented eminence , the various Masonic bodies In consequence of the limited time at the disposal of being in a condition the advantage of Freemasonry in genera l , and the Quatuor , at the present time, both college to arrange the meeting, the usual paper read numericall y ancl financiall y, far in advance of 0n Coronati Lodge in particular. Under his persuasion , the occasion was abandoned. There being no svhilst still below the rank of an Installed Master , some the bri g htest antici pations he could have realised. "'rther business, the college was closed in accordance lodges and individual brethren joined the Circle. 'The cause ot Charity svas foremost in bis mind , antl w uh 14 50 ancient usage. As a consequence of Bro. Alexander Howell' s happy svhich is sufficientl y marked by the re-formation of the thoug ht of instituting these " Local Secretaries ," the Malta Masonic Charities Association , svhich has done Quatuor Coronati Correspondence Circle is now invaluable services amongst the distressed brethren and Deatb. directly represented by some 57 brethren , svhose their families in the district , svhile still holding a sub- stantial fund in money •JKORui " BOI . ION .—At mielni ght on Thursday, the 26th districts are situated in all parts of the globe, and and s-oting posver. He latel y visited Tunis January, I .SIJJ, Hro. George Bolton , P.M., Treasurer whose influence (or the good of Freemasonry cannot * in company svith his old and valued col- l-oilgeTemuciance, No. idj; P.Z., Treasurer Chapter be too hi ghly estimated. Severa l contributions from league in Masonry, Bro. John Kenyon , E.L. Dist., on No. iti y; at his residence, No. 4(1, Amersham- road, his pen have appeared in the Official Transactions of an attempt to revive the Craft in that country, but cir- New Cross, in his ,ijlh year. the lodge as well as in our osvn pages. He has made cumstances were found unfavourable to his project. The formation of a District Grand Chap ter was the police , Freemasons , friends , and tradesmen , formin g a MASONIC MEETINGS (Metro politan) reward of his labours , and in Mark Masonry he was long procession at his funeral , to the solemn strains of For the week ending Saturday, February 11 , 1893. unceasing ly active. Lodge No. 248 being called after the Dead March in " Saul. " The Union Jack was him in recognition of his efforts. The R.A. Chapter half .mast hi gh at the church , where a very The Editor will be glad to receive notice from Secretar ies for Craft Lodges , Royal Arch Chapters , Mark Lodges , Rose No. 1722 is also named after him. The last words lar ge congregation had assembled , and a most Croix Chapters , Preceptories , Conclaves , 8rc , of any uttered by our lamented brother were in anxious affectin g and solemn service—three volleys fired by the ' change in place, day, or month of meeting. enquiry for the Order in general , and it is gratif ying, volunteers over his grave—svas a most fitting finish to a at least , to knosv that in the matter of the affairs of his noble and unselfish career. In Masonr y our brother SATURDAY , FEBRUARY 4. was initiated in the old Watford Lod district be died in per fect contentment that every effort ge, No. 580, in C RAFT L ODGES . October , i860 but took no active part until he assisted had been exercised on his part to render his stewardshi p , 142 , St. Thomas 's, Shi p and Turtle Tavern. one of unexamp led excellence. Bro. the Rev. S. St. in establish ing the Abercorn Lod ge, No. 1549 , at Great 1 ii?, Carnarvon , Albion Tavern . lain H.M.S. Edinburg h was constant Stanmore , in 1875. He svas aftersvards exalted in the i bij , Rose, Surrey Alasonic Hall , A. Bay lee, Chap , Anderton ' s Hotel. Stanmore Cha pte r attached to that lodge, and passed io**!*, Gallery, in attendance upon our deceased brother. The funera l , 1949, Brixton , Horns Tavern. which took place on the follosving Wednesday, svas a throu gh the several chairs with great credit , for whicii anew, R egent' s Park , York anel Albany Hotel. most imposing one. Agreeable to the wishes of the he sva s resvarded with hi gh honours in both Craft and LODGES AND CHAPTERS or I NSTRUCTION . deceased , his body was borne on a gun carriage , Royal Arch of Middlesex. His rendering of the Alexandra Palace , Station Hotel , Camberwell New-road , at {r.jo. covered svith a pall , the coffin being literall y hidden beautifu l rituals was alsvays mar vellousl y impressive , Chiswick , Windsor Castle Hot., King-st., Hammersmith , at 7.30. more especiall y the installation. His svhole soul was Duke of Connaught , Navarino Tavern , Navarino-road , Dalston , from view with wre aths of fresh flowers from at 8. his numerous friends , and from the several lodges in engaged in every ceremony. Being a bachelor , only a Eccleston , Bro. Dickie's, 13, Cambridge-street , Pimlico , at }. the district. A number of carria ges follosved the fesv distant relatives mourn his loss. Numerous and Finsbury Park , Cock Tavern , at 8. the pall bearers lovely wreaths bedecked his coffin , but sympath from King Harold , Four Swans , Waltham Cross , at 7. remains to the Ta Brax ia cemetery, y Manchester , Old King' s Arms , Poland-street , VV., at 8. being Bro. Starkey, D.D.G.M. ; Sir Victor Houlton , the poor in particula r , and the residents of the neigh- Percy, Jolly Farmers , Southgate-road , N., at 8. Bart.; Col. Hug hes, Captain Warde n , A.S.C. ; Mr. bourhood whom he had professionall y attended for so Star , Dover Castle , Broadway, Deptford , S.E., at 7. ' Hall. yncoll, D.A.A.G. His many years , shosved how much they felt his loss, and Urban , Freemasons Harry, and Bro. Captain W Vitruvian , Duke of Albany Hotel , Kitto-road , St. "•Catherin e's. Excellency the Governor was represented by Captain that anotlier of the old landmarks had joined the great park , Hatcham , S.E., at 7.30. Mosley, A.D.C. A svreath was also sent from His Excel- maj orit y full of years and honours. Mount Sinai Chapter , Red Lion Ho., 14, King-st., Regent-st., W„ 8 lency and Lad y Smyth. The funeral service was most R OVAL ARCH CHAPTER . impressivel y performed by Bro. Rev. Mr. Baylee, the BRO. JAMES THOR MAN. 1)3, Phte-nix , Freemasons ' Hall. of the members of the Order , bearin g It is with deep regret we notice the death of Bro. appearance MONDAY , FEBRUARY 6. wreaths , and one and all visibl y affected , being James Thorman , an esteemed friend and brother , and CRAFT LODGES . extremely touching. The deceased , who was the son well knosvn in the district and town of Bur y, Lanca- shire. He had generall enjoyed good health but was u, Fortitude and Old Cumberland , Shi p and Turtle Tavern , of Sir Alexande r , Bart., and Lady Ramsay, served y , aj, Robert Burns , Freemasons ' Hall. with distinction in the Indian Mutiny, being afterward s taken seriousl y ill last week. Dr. Mitchell was called 73, Royal J ubilee , Anderton ' s Hotel . emp loyed in the adminis trative service of that country. in , but Bro. Thorman died , as stated , on Sunda y even- 144, St. Luke ' s, Anderton 's Hotel. ing, the cause of death being pneumonia and failure of 188. |oppa , Freemasons ' Tavern. In public and private life he was alike beloved ; his *6 ' aj , Unions , Freemasons ' Ha 'l. piety and charity, his modest courtesy and kindl y the heart s action. He was initiated in the Relief 1319, Asaph, Freemasons ' Hall , sympath y with all classes , irres pective of rank or Lod ge, No. 42, some 25 years ago, and has been a sub- toaj , Tredegar , London Tavern. estimate to which a scribin g membe r ever since then. He svas a thorou gh 1669, Royal Leopol d, Surrey Masonic Hall. position , had exalted him to the 19J 4, Wickham , St. Peter 's Hall , Brockley. good man could asp ire. He leaves a svidow, son and hard worker , and about 19 years ago the brethren made 3098, Harlesden , National Schools , Harlesden. dau ghter to mourn his loss. The late Bro. Col. Ramsay him Tyler , which position he has held ever since. He 334a , Tyssen-Amherst , Club House , Amherst-road. 3 , Brentford , Castle Assembly Rooms , Brentford. was initiated into Masonry 14th January, 1864, in was also a Roya l Arch and Mark Mason and Kni ghts 400 Lod ge No. 88 ; Fellosv Craft , 25th February, 1864 ; Temp lar. There svere a lar ge number of brethren LODGES AND C HAPTERS or I NSTRUCTION . 9 Milkwood Tavern Milkwood-road Master Mason 16th April , 1864 ; appo inted and served present at the funeral , to show their last token of Blackheath , , , Heme Hill , at 8. respect to one so beloved by all svho knew him. Carnarvon , Manchester Hotel , Aldersgate-street , at 6,30. as junior Warden 1865 ; served as W.M. of his mother CoDorn , Eagle Hotel , Snaresbrook , at 8. lodge for the year 1866 ; elevated to the Degree of Cri pplegate, Goldsmiths ' Arms , Gutter-lane , at 6.30. n odge No. 8, 6th December , 1867; sat as BRO. GEORGE BOLTON Egyptian , Atlantic Tavern , Atlantic-road , Brixton , at 8. M.M.M. i L 9 Eleanor , Rose and Crown , Hi gh Cross , Tottenham , at 8. W.M. for that lodge for the year 1873 ; exalted to the We deep ly regret to report the death of this distin- Hy de Park , Prince of Wales Hotel , Eastbourne-terr ., Blshop' s-rd Degree of Royal Arch in Chapter No. 782, 23rd guished brother , which event took place on Saturda y, Paddington , at 8. October 1 So* -- ; served as P.Z. for the year 1874 ; Royal the 28th ult , after a short illness. He wes initiated in Kingsland , Cock Tavern , Highbury, N., at 8.30. , .d&rquess of Ripon Lord Stanley, Paragon-road ; C.N. , , Mare-st,, at 8. Ark Mariner in Lod ge No. 221 , Januar y 1879 the Temperance Lod ge, No. 169, on the 30th May, Metropolitan , Moorgate Tavern , 15, Finsbury-pavemen t, at {.30. 1879 ; District Grand Maste r Pun jab , 24th December , 1850 , and obtained the chair in 1857. He joined the Neptune , Gauden Hotel , Clapham , S.W., at 7.30. 18 to 24th Februar y, 1882 ; District Grand Master Lodge of J ustice o 1 in 1 and served the Perseverance , Ye Old Cheshire Cheese , 33, Addie-street , Wood 74, , N . 47, 853, EX., at until his death on the street , 7. Malta , 9th J anuary, 1888, 23rd Mastershi p upon three occasions — in 1856, 1859, Rose of Denmark , L. & S.W.R. Institute , Wandssvorth-rd., 7,30. J anuary, 1893 ; Grand Superintendent R.A., Punjab , and 1878 ; he joined the Cr ystal Palace Lodge in 1859, Royal Arthur , Prince of Wales Hotel (opposite Wimbledon Kail- June 1875, to 24th February , 1882; Grand Super- and resi gned his membershi p in 1867. He was also one way Station), at Mo. 3rd , Railsvay Hotel Malta 21st May, 18S8, until his death ; Koyal Commemoration , , Putney, at 8. intendent R.A., , of the founders of the Excelsior Lod ge, No. 1155, in St. Ambrose , Scarsdale Arms Hotel , Edwardes-square , Ken K.T. Preceptory 53, 23rd Oct., 1863 ; K.M. Pr iory 53, 1 867, and remained a member of Lodges Nos. 147, aington , at 8. 17th February, 1872 ; E. 8, and E. 8, 53 and 37, 1873, 169, and 115s until his decease. In Royal Arch St. James's Union , St. James's Restaurant (Piccadilly entrance) Prov . Grand Almoner Bengal , 1873 ; Masonr y he was equall y zealous having been exalted at t. 1876, 1891 ; , St. Luke 's, Victoria Tavern , Gertrude-street , Ohelsea , at 8. Prov. Grand Sub-Prior Mediterranean , gth A pril , ]S88 ; in the Domatic Cha pter , No. 177, in 1858, and became St. Mark' s, Surrey Masonic Hall , Camberwell New-road. Prov. Grand Prior Mediterranean , 22nd A pri l , 1889; M.E.Z. in 1875 ; he svas also one of the founders and Savage Club , Albion Tavern , Russell-street , at 8, Knig hts of Rome and Constantine , first M.E.Z. of the Sincerity, Railway Tavern , Fenchurch-street , at 8. Red Cross and Temperance Chapter , No. 169, in Stockwell , White Hart , Abchurch-lane , E.C , at 6. Conclave 53, 27th February, 1872 ; 7.E ., 1874 ; M.P., 1862, and again served as First Princi pal in 1865. In Tyssen-Amherst , Amherst Club , Amherst-road , Hackney, and Sov., 1875; Kni ght of the Holy Sepulchre , 18th conjunction with three others , he founded the present and 4th Mon., at 8. February, , 1875 ; Lieut. -Gen. Punjab , 1875 system of Masonic Charitable Associations which have United Military, Earl of Chatham , Thomas-st., Woolwich , 7.30 1874; E.G. Upper Norwood , White Hart Hot., Church-rd., Upper Nor wood, f. to 1882 ; R.C. 18", Chapter 26, 14th April , 1872; done so much to enhance the funds of the three Chari. 0 Upton , Three Nuns Hotel , Aldgate , E., at 8. M.W. S., 1873; 30°, 31st May, 1877; 31 , ioth October , ties , and the by-laws of which have been , with slight Walthamstow , The Chequers , Hi gh-street , Walthamstow , at 8, 0 Wellington White Swan Hotel Hi gh-street Deptford 18 , 14th February, 1878 ; Kni g ht of Constanti- alterations , those of nearl y every one since estab- , , , , at ». 77; 32 Zetland , York and Albany, Park-street , Regent 's Park , at 8. nop le, 9th January, 1866 ; Royal and Select G. of Sup. lished. The first one formed svas called the Doric CAap '/r .Duke's Head , 79, Whitechapel-road , at 6. E.M., Constantine Council ,30th January, i88S ; installed South - Eastern Masonic Charitable Associat ion. Hope Chapter , Globe Tavern , Royal Hill , Green wich , at 8, T.I.M. J une , 1892 ; Royal Order of Scotland , Bruce Yet not alone in this condition of his Mason ic career Israel Chatter , Tupp 's Restaurant , 8, Tottenham Court-road , Lewis Chapter , King 's Aims Hotel , Wood Green , N„ at 8. Chapter , 12th July, 1889 ; Prov. Grand J. Warden of did he do good . At every election he took a warml y North London Chapter , Grosvenor Hotel , Canonbury, at 7,30. ditto , London Provinces , 4th Jul y, 1890; served as interest in the success of the candidates , and especiall y R OVAL ARCH C HAPTERS . Steward R.M.I , for Boys 1878 ; R.M. I, for Girls 1879, those from the S.E. District of London , in which he 91, Regularity, Freemasons ' Hall. 1884, 1888 ; R. M. Ben. Inst. 1 880 ; Life Gov. of all stood alone as an exemp lar of svhat a Mason should 1056, Victoria , Holborn Viaduct Hotel. three Institutions Charity jewel wi th tricolor ribbon be many a widow and distressed brother received 1615, Bayard , 33, Golden-square. , , 1891, St. Ambrose , St. James ' s Hall , Piccadill y. and three clasps; Steward Mark Ben. Fund 1889, assistance from him , and with no stinted hand. One 3108, Empire , Criterion. Life Sub. and Charity jewel ; sat as M.W.G.M. of of his last acts was to release an old friend and brother Eng land , September , 1888, and September , 1890. from a payment of a debt of over £1000. He was a TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 7. keen supporter of the Institutions , of all of which he Colonial Board , at 4. BRO. WILLIAM ANDREWS ROGERS , B.A ., was a Vice-President , he served six Stewardshi ps to C RAFT L ODGES . M.B. CAMBS. ,'M.R .C.S. ENG., P.M. and P.Z. the Benevolent Institution , and three to each of the 9, Albion , Freemasons ' Hall. 18, (lid Dundee , Cannon-street Hotel , 1549, P.P .S.G.W. and P.G.D.C. (R.A.) MIDDX. Schools. His funeral will take place to-da y (Friday), 10' , Temp le, Shi p and Turtle Tavern . Seldom is such a gathering seen of resp ect and at Nunhead Cemeter y, amidst the sorrosvful regrets of 173 , Old Concord , F reemasons ' Hall. a large body of brethren who mourn his loss as that of 317, Stability, Anderton ' s Hotel. reverence for a worth y ancl distinguished friend and St. J ames, Brid ge House Hotel , a dear personal friend 765, brolher as that of Thursday, the 25th ult., in the lovely , and one whose place in the njg. Marquis of Dalhousie , 33, Golden-square. village church and surroundings of Great Stanmore , Order , and especiall y in the District ot Deptford 13J9 , Duke of Edinburgh , Isastern Hotel , West India Dock-roa d. t)i testified in the most none can adequatel y fill. Peace to his memor y ! I3 , Golden Rule , Cafe Koyal. when all classes , hi gh and losv , 1381 , Kennington , Horns Tavern. feeling manner the loss of their dear old friend and com- I3QJ. Anerley. Clarence Hall. panion , Bro. Dr. Rogers , at the age of 67, after a short BRO. W I LLIAM GO DF REY WINT ER. 1473 , Henle y, Three Crosvns , North Woolwich. Kingsland illness of only a few weeks. Our brother was unable . This worth brother died rather suddenl y on the 1693, , Cock Tavern. y 3138, United Northern Counties , Inns of Court Hotel. (for the first time in many years) to appear in his usual evening of the 19th ult., and was interred in the family 3150, Tivoli , Frascati Restaurant , JI , Oxford-street. place at an emergency lodge meeting on December vault in Belton Church yard on Monday , the 23rd silt. it*)0, Savage Clests , Freemasons ' Hall, 3398, Holborn , Holborn Restaurant. 14th last , and , althoug h he received every possible A lar ge number of friends of the family and acquain- attention and assistance from Drs. Burrow , Gowan , tances of the deceased followed his remains to his last LODOIS AND CHA PTERS OF I NSTRUCTION . with skilled hospital nurses he succumbed restin g-p Brixton , Prince Regent , Dulwich-road , Heme Hill , S.E. at 8. and Cornish , , lace. Bro. Winter was a good Freemaso n, Capper , City Arms , St. Mary Axe, at 6. to a painfu l malad y, which had long troubled him , on and a number of brethren from Cr owle, E pworth , Clarence and Avondale , Masonic Hall , Leytonstone E. a 8 the 21st ult. Bro. Dr. Rogers svas for a long time the Thorne , Doncaster , &c , attended the funeral. He Constitutional , Bedford Hotel , Southampton Buildings , at J. Chaucer , The Old White Hart medical authority of the parish of Great Stanmore , in was a P.M. of 14 82, a P.M. (Mark) of also a , High-street , Borough , at 8. 387, Clarence , IA , Fitzroy-square , at 7.30. which he svas born , and with his father had been divi- Prov. G. Officer of Lincolnshire , and a companion in Corinthian , George Hotel , Cubitt Town , Poplar , at 8. sional surgeon to the police for over 50 years , and it the Ma gdalen Cha pter (R.A.) of Doncaster. Bros. J. Dalhousie , Middleton Arms , corner of Queen s-road and Mid dle- ton-ioad , Dalston was onl in Jul last that they presented him svith a Constable , A. L. Peace , S. C. Ashlin , H. Bletcher , E., at 8. y y J . , Domatic , Surrey Masonic Hall , Camberwell New-road , at f.jo. handsome meerscha um p i peand silver-mounted malacca F. Turner , and T. Barber represented St. Nicholas 's Duke of Cornwall , Queen 's Arms , Queen-street , Cheapside , at !*< cane on his resi gning that position ; and the gathering Lod ge, No. 2259 ; W. Master , R. Brunyee , A. Taylor , East Surrey Lod ge of Concord , Greyhound Hotel , Croy don , at 8. Emblematic , St. on that day svas one to be long remembered by the Fox , Wressell , Naylor , Chamberlain , Turner , G. James 's Restaurant , Piccadilly, at 8. J. Hnh'eld, Rose and Crown , Church-street , Edmonton , at 8. Force. Both father and son had been churchwardens Robinson , Drury , R. Wood , and Cundall represented Excelsior , Commercial Dock Tavern , Plough-rd., Rotherhith e*, »• of the parish for many years , and he was also one of 1482; and J . F. Hanson , 242. Amon gst other friends Faith, Victoria Mansions Restaurant , Victoria-street , at 8. Finsbury, The Goose and St. the earliest supporters of the Volunteer movement , were Messrs. T. Allan , S. Acaster , R. Coulman , T. Gridiron , London House Yard , Paul' s Church yard , E.C , at 7. rankin g as an Ensi gn in the then 47th Middlesex , W. Askre n , J . Ross, S. Dixon , T. Birkinshaw , J. Florence Nightingale , M.H., William-street , Woolwich , and and January, 1861. He was a good shot , and won severa l Lockwood , and W. Standrin g. On Sunday the 4th Tuts., at 7.50. prizes in 1 862-3, and , althoug h of late years unable to brethren of the Isle of Axholme Lodge attended Belto n Friars , The White Horse , 94, White Horse-lane , Mile End-rd. , E.. at 7.30. corps Church in token of his take any active part in the (now 9th Middlesex), memor y, and the two lodges, Islington , Cock Tavern , Hi ghbury, at 7.30. the whole company turne d out with their Jiand , the Crowle and Thorne are now dra ped in mournin g. Joppa , Boundary Tavern , Aldersgate-street , E.C, at 7.30. Krns ineton , Scarsdale Arms , Edsvardes-square , Kensington , 8, Salisbury , Union Tavern , Air-street , Recent-street , at 8. TUESDAY , FEBRUARY 7. Grevhound Hotel , Richmond , at 8. Sir Hugh Myddelton , Star and Garter , Upper-st., Islington , at 8. Lily, C RAFT LODOES . Liverpool ... 673 Builth 1807 Mount F.decnmbe , Crosvn Tavern , Lambeth-mad , S.E. Southern Star , Sir Sydney Smith Chester-street , Kennington , , 8. Nottingham ... 47 Str oud 701 South Shields 1970 Nelson, Star and Garter , Powis-street , Woolwich , at 8. The Great City, M.H., Masons ' -avenue , B.C., at 6.30. Bridlington ... ( Norsvich S ' 734 Stratford-on- Nesv Cross , hester Arms , Albany-street , N .W ,, at 8. Tredegar . Wellington Arms , Wellington-road , Bow-road, at 7.30. Plymouth .. Sutton Coldlield Avon Union Waterloo 70 791. ... 31 33 Mew Finsbury Pa rk , Hornsey Wood Tav ., Finsbury Park , at 8. , Earl of Chatham , Thomas-street . Woolwich , 8. Bristol ...... 103 Havant 804 Nesvcastle ... 3260 pilgrim iGerman langssage), Guildhall Tavern Gresham-street Victoria Park Geor ge Tavern, Stratford, at , , Broadway, 7.30. Hereford 110 Hnniton 847 South port ... 23 E.C. ist and 3rd Toes., at 6.30. Westbourne, The Prince Alfred 112 , Qu;en 's-road Bays- 93 , , Durham 124 Cambrid ge ... 859 Manningtree .. 3339 Prince Frederick William , Eagle Tavern , Clifton-road , Maida wat er , at > . Sheerness ... 158 Linslade R.A . C HAPTERS . Vale, at 8. Chaucer Chapter George Hotel 948 , , High-street , Borough , S.E., at 8. I ittleboro ' ... 336 Carditl ' 960 Liverpool ... 20 Roval Naval Colleee. Greenwich Hospital Schools, at 8. Clapton Chapter , Three Sisters Hotel Hackney Downs , at 8 3 , . Dudley- 231 Penryn 967 Taunton 361 Bobert Burns. Old King ' s Arms , Poland-Street , W. Industry Chapter , Prince Regent , Dulsvich-road , Heme Hill , at 8. Keighley 263 Bradford Lincoln George 's Prince Frederick William Chapter 974 297 St. , New Cross Hall , at 8. , Eagle Tavern , Clifton-road , Nantwich ... 293 Ulvcrston ... Bradford 6o« Middlesex. Beaufort House, Walham Green W., at Maida Val e, at 993 South . S. 7.30 7.30. Brighton 313 Cockermouth 1002 I liesterlield ... 68t South wark , Sir Garnet Wolseley, Rotherhithe New-road, at 8. .. R OYAL A P.CH C HAPTERS . Oxford 340 Aberystsvith ... 1072 Beaminster ... 707 Wandsworth , St. R' ark ' s School-ioom , Battersea Rise, S.W., 8. Neath Salford SS4, Ya rborough , Green Dragon , Stepney. 364 1134 Deal 7S4 Yarboro ugh , Green Dragon , Stepney, at 8. Pembroke Dock llminster ... 13J1 , Emblematic , Criterion. 37S 1197 Tnnbri ige Wells874 ratndpn Chapter . The Moor pate. Moonrate-street. at 8. Bersvick E. Stonehouse " 1642, Earl of Carnarvon , Ladbroke Hall . 393 1203 Birmingham ... 93! Farl of Carnarvon Chapter , I adbrok e Hall , Notting Hill , at 8. South Molton 421 Weston-super- Moisk\vearmont hi4% M etro politan Chapter. White Hart . Abchurch-lane. at 6.«o. M ARK L ODGES . Halifax 44 8 Mare ... 1223 York 1611 R OYAL A RCH C HAPTERS . 86, Samson and T.ion , Masons ' Hall , Masons ' Avenue. Monmouth ... 437 Pl ymouth ... 1247 Wilmington ... 1837 Gloucester ... Brigg 12S2 Hull 02, Moira , Albion Tavern. 33' , Davison , Mark Masons ' Hall . 493 3134 Shi pley Gate... 506 Wrexham ... 1336 M ARK LODG &S . 169, Temperance , White Sss*an , Deptford. ,** K NIOUTS T^ss**. * .. Liskeard ...... 310 N. Woo.svich 1472 Carlisle 60 M ARK LODGES . 117 , Ness* Temp le, Inns of Court Hotel. Folkestone ... 558 Amlsvcli 14S8 Leeds 111 jitf, ffenrfk er , Mark Masons ' Hall. Maiton 060 Southampton.. R OSE C ROIX . 1783 Gravesend ... 364 355, Royal Sas*oy, Criteriin. Padstosv 1785 44, Bard of Avon , 33, Golden-square. L ODGES OF I NSTRUCTION WEDNESDAY , FEBRUARY 8. . FRIDAY , FEBRUARY 10. Darlington ... in St. Austell ... 496 St. Helens ... 897 Committee Royal Mason ic Benes-olent Institution , at 4. sVmteeiaven Manchester ... C RAFT LODGES . ... 119 581 Edmonton ... 1237 C RAFT L ODGES . Weymouth ... 170 Aylesbur y ... 591 Nesvqetay ... 1328 33, Bri tannic , Freemasons ' Ha'l. Batley Cleckheaton ... Fidelity, Freemasons ' Hall. 304 603 Ealing 1013 3, 134, Caledonian , Shi p and Turtle Tavern . Maryport Enoch , Freemasons ' Hall , ... 371 Woolsvich ... 700 Kingston Hill 1638 11, 157, Bedford , Freemasons ' Hall. Broadstairs ... l-ee Hudderstield Union Waterloo , Freema sons * Halt . ' 439 704 ... 17H3 13, 177, Domatic , Anderton s Hotel Halifax 448 Richmond , Buc '>h Beckenham , Public Hall , Beckenham. C RAFT L 199 LODGE OP I NSTRUCTION . Hat], , ... 53 Gloucester ... 839 Sut.derlaisd ... 3039 * LODGES AND CHAPTERS O F I NSTRUCTI O N. " Birkenhead ... 4 18 Lynn 107 Petersfield ... 938 Harlesden ... 3098 B -il grave , Albion Tavern , Russell-street , Covent Garden , at 8. Preston 113 I pswich 959 Calstock 3166 "J uroe tt.Coutts , Swan Tavern , New Bethnal Green-road , at 8. Whiteha ven ... HJ Fosvey 977 Fairlield 3290 *u'goyne , King ' s Arms , |ohn-street , Bedford-row , at gesvate r ... 135 Altrincham ... 1045 Chesterlield ... SOU TH K ENSINGTO N ' 7. Brid 3373 Covent Garden , Criterion , Piccadilly, at 8. VVakelield ... U4 Rochester ... 1050 R.A , C HAPTER S . J-rea ton, Bush Hotel , Shep herd' s nusn, W., 8. Plymout h ... 15 6 Lancaster ... 103 1 Whitb y 313 LADIES ' DENTAL INSTITUTION AND ASSOC J-iescent , King ' s Head Hotel , Twickenham , at 8.30. Dover 199 Blackley 1077 Truro 331 , u uke of Edinburgh , Eaetern Hotel , Commercial Road , Lime- Barnstap le ... 351 birmingham... 1180 Wakefield ... ioig Rcgd. by Professor l'ARTRIDGK , Ex L.D.S., Sur geon Dent ist _.. hOYrt e E. . at *i. *io. ... 3*& Leeds 1311 E. St melioiise 1205 (late of Itoyul College of Surgeons), ¦allot Torquary , Railwa y Hotel , Feltham. Hos, 33" Shellield 1339 M ARK L ODGES , {ngn Cross, Coach and Horses , High-road , Tottenham , at 8. Leami ngton ... 395 Exeter 1254 Hull 13 SUSSEX HOUSE, 43, SUSaEX PLACE, [J' Khgate , Falkland Arms , Falkland-road , N.W., at 8. Gainsb orough 4" Liverpool ... 1264 Basingstoke ... 57 I K OLD BK OMITOS Uo.sn, S.W. [lomsey, White Han Masonic Rooms , Lewisham , S.E., at 8. Nnrth s-ich ... 4»» Halifax 1302 Alford 209 Wi Railwa y Tavern , Battersea Rise, S.W., at 8. North Shields 431 Docking 1312 Tenb y aj6 Superior Artificial Teeth aad Scientific Dentistry only. lustice , Brown Bear , High-street , Deptford , at 8. Cam bridge ... 441 Nottingham ... 1434 Gatesliead-on- I** 1'"!, Kim. and Onsen. Norton Foltrate. at 8. ... 478 Losvcstoft ... 1451 Tyne Reduced Cluirges Mondays , Welncsilnys , anel Frietivya , the Oxford ... 293 othor three ilityt* being set, La ngto n , White Hart , Abchurch Lane , at 5.30. Wimb orne ... baa Ssvansea 1573 Shotehart ... 38(1 apart ho li lor Laities and Uontle- " men at the usual professional Fees. Dcntul Surgeons by -eopold , City Arms Restaurant , St. Mary Axe, E.C , a t Basingstoke ... 694 Wadebridge 1954 7. ... eliploiun. (Royal College of Surgeons) in attendan ce Jjontefiore , St. J ames ' s Restaurant , Piccadill y, at 8. L.ll .S. ¦"Meet L ODOES or I NSTRUCTION , assisted liy tlionraghl Asnlar , 'eiridge House Hotel , Southwark , at 7. eluily, y practical mechanical Dentists. '"ory, 184 Levenshulmc 993 Land port 1 Tho Ainorietn system liy a specialist. Gas daily by lI.K.C.tl., ¦". Berrymead Priory, Acton , at 8.15. Chath am 715 ¦'gel t s p.,, * Waterloo Arms , Hi gh-street , Mary lebone , at 8. Norsvich **"3 Sal tash 1071 Walton-on-the- L.D.S. ling. Kxiorieuccil lady present. All foiisultations oy ^ Prospectus forsvarded. aI Alber t , White Hart Hotel , Abchurch Lane , at }.jo. Bright on 315 Ramsgate ,., 1209 Naze ... 1795 freo. n To distinguish this , the original , association from unscrupu - B 'W Savoy , Blue Posts , Charlotte-st., Fiuroy-square , W., 8.30. Pembro ke Dock 378 Mossley iai8 Ea st Retford. .. i»0j Stir ling Church-street Camberwell , at 8. Rea ding 414 Leeds 1331 Snaresbrook ,., 180 lous imitators in the samo road in rjti utli Kensington , note St i " L Castle , , 4 aelelresHUiid ' ' 11 t-ou"t House Harlesden , N.W., at 7.30. Hud deistield... 531 Canterbury ... 1449 Hull 3134 before entering name-plate of Bro , II , C, I' AUrmuOE 1St ' rf™ ' , • Juno ' s, Queen Victori a Tave rn , Ivxinonth-st , Stepney, at 8. Alford 1600 Godalming .„ JI 0 I (opposite London and Provincial Bank) , The Annual Festival in aid of the funds of the Metropolitan I BVo; John Bott wilt be installed W.M. of the Brixton Hospital , Kingsland-road , N.E., ts'ill be held at tbfc Hotel Lodge; No. i(j4g, ori Saturday (to-day), the 4th inst., at BBRQ?JIS01?I Earl of Jersey On the 27th ult., a Masonic ball was held in the To.vn his daughter, the Princess Marie of Edinburg h , and his Hall, Rh y 1 , under the auspice s of the Caradoc Lod-nd of the other, "' Presented by VV. Bro. the Kev. Dr. Lemon , Kriirhtsbrid gc, on Monday. Ihe Archbis 'iop of York the saloon , Md ne. Cassasvtti, svith characteristic kindness, P.P.G.J.W., etc , 1S03 ." officiated , ancl am'ing thos ; present evens the Duke of held a stall for the sib of lljivers , by means ol svhich £11 Follosving up the iccent Masonic Ball Cambiid ge, the Duke and Djchess of Kuccleugri, the svas realised for the Institu ioa. 1 hc balcony SVAS draped , the Freemasons of Stockton and lad friends , French Ambassador, Bro . the Duke of Abercorn , Beo. the svith Hags which , togethet svith thos= in the large saloon , y , to the number of about 130 Marejuis and Marchioness e.f /.elland, Bro. Lord and svere lent by Bro. Hussey, of the Impel ill Hotel. Dancing held a most enjoyable re-union , on Friday evening, the Lady George Hamilton , and Bro. Lord and Lady Claul commenced at half-past nine, Miss Bailey 's bind supp lying 27th ult., thc progiamme consisting of dancing, vocal and Hamilton. the mtis 'c. instiumental music, and limeli ght viesvs. Ihe arrange- ments svere carried cut in a very cllicient manner by a 1 in-: W EST L VNL SSIIIRK M.SSOXIC E UVCAHOMAI . Among the recent arrivals in tosvn may be mentioned Committee cf biethren svhilst Hro. Tinkler discharged I XSTITUTIDV .—The financial , Bro. the Duke and Duchess of Abercorn , from Dublin ; statement oi this Cnanty, tha Secretarial duties most satisfactorily. The limelig ht svhich svill be presented to a meeting of the Court ot the Duke and Duchess 1 f Leeds, the Marquis and viesvs svere shosvn b Bros. Dosvns and Draper in thc Governors at an early date shows thit the balance list y , March!mess of Londonderry, from Mount Stesvnt , County , lodge rocm. A pleasing feature uf the musica l programme year svas '0jS. The iccei pts from the ball were •, anil Dosvn; the Marquis of Biistol , the Earl ef Wemyss, Bro. £ ;£4.5 - svas the rendition by Aliss Brotherti n, daughter of Bro. from donations ar.d subscriptions from lodges cuaptcrs Earl and Countess Ci svper , Bro. the Earl cf Yarborough. , , John Brotherton , of a new song entitled " VVhen the etc., £10(15 , svhich , svith lesser items, gave a total of Bro. the Earl of Wharncliffe , and Bro. the Earl of j(, i6j3, shadows flee asvjy," svritten and comjiosed by H. svhile tie income iroin interest account svas £?C>7. Ine Bro. H. Feversham. lira, thc Manjuis of Watcrford has left town Keadman the talented Organist ot tne Whitwell Lodge. sum of ,(,300 had been paiden account , for Ismailia , and svill be joined by the Marchioness , and the of mortgage on tho The song, alike in the rendition and the Coinpos.tion , Masmic Hall , the gro=s total incomi for the year reaching Ladies Susan and Clcdagh Beresford , at Biindisi , on the secured tne svarmest approval of the large aulience and A sum of ^1572 had been paid during I.Scj2 for , 5th instant. Hiii'J- svas must deservedly encored. ihe educatien , ch thing, maintenance , and advancement 1 f We regret to rccoid the death of Bro. E. J. Sears-, children on ihe foundation , and ;(, 211 as one year's pro- At Messrs. Puttick and Simpson 's, in Leicester-square, Superintendent ^ the South-Eastern Railsvay, svhich took portion ot the cost of nine presentations to certain institu the horary ot Mr. 11. Christie has just been dispersed. place at Nesv Elthani last sveek after a long illness from lions svhere tie children are full y maintained , clothed , and Amongst the best prices svere : " The Humorist ," by typhoid fever. The remains svere interred at St. Nicholas educated. Geo rge Ciuiksh-uik , consisting of tales, anecdotes, epi- Church , SevenoaVs , the seivice being conducted b y ihe Rev. The gu s.s at the Parliamentary giains, e*s* ;., ssith numerous coloured plates, T,2,j; Dickens' S. Bartlett , Vicar of St. 's Sevenoaks ' dinner given by the J. John , in Ihe Prime Alinister on Monday, •• Pickwick Papers," in the original parts, with all the prescrce of a lari e assemblage cf friends oflicials included the bpeaker, the . , , and Mover and Seconder of the Address svrappers, plates by Seymour and Pniz , £, 13; the sani; staff , win attended to the number of between <*»¦> , the Chancellor of lb: and Exchequer, author 's •¦Croat Expectations," 3 vols., nrst edition , , to pay a last tiibute of respect to the deceased. A the Chief Secretary for Ireland , the Horn; 7C0 Secretary, Bro. G. ,(, 13 5s.; Bcaumarcl ais' "La Folle Journee, ou Le Manage special train left Charing Cioss at ii. a.m., J. Shaw-Lc fevre, M.P., and thc Attorney .yi to svhich a and Solicitor-General. Am ing those de I'lgan- ," svith the double set of plates by t. Ouentin , truck convey ing the funeral car svas attached at Chislehurst* at the dinner given , by the Earl of Kimbeiley as Ministerial leader in the Housi £12; Liuik.s -iank's Comic Almanacks, neaily complete, and on ariival at Sevenoaks the cortege was formed anil ot Lords lirst edition , jf , i2; and the following illuminated manu- headed by liie brass band cf the comjiany, , svere Bro. Lord Herschell (Lord Chancellor), liro. of svhich Bio. the Maiqtiis of Breadalbane - scri pts on vellum :—A flora; Heat-e, Wth centiary, svith Sears ssas President , proceeded to tbe crime' , Kail . [n-iicer, Bro. Lord s. The ollin Carrington , Viscount Oxenbridtr- 220 beauti'ul aiabcsij ic birders, and numerous large anil and car sscie covered ssith svreaths and other flora l emblems , Bros. Lords Kensington and Leig h , Bro. Lord Brassey, small miniatures and embellished capitals, A20 ; amther sshich had been sent fre m all parts of the line. 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