CONTENTS. SUPREME GRAND CHAPTER OF ENGLAND.
LlADSRS 420 CORRESPONDENCE (Continued' — The following is the business to be transacted on Wednesday next, the Supreme Grand Chapter of England 420 The Collar Question 439 Provincial Grand Lodge of Essex 420 R EPORTS OK M ASONIC M EETINGS— 3rd prox. :— Provincial Grand Lod ge of Somersetshire 421 Craft Masonry 429 The minutes of the last Quarterly Convocation to be read for con- provincial Grand Mai k Lodge of Glouces- Instruction 432 firmation :— tershire 422 Royal Arch 432 Entertainment to American Brethren bv the Rosicrucian Society cf England 432 T HE R EPORT 01* THE COMMITTEE OF G ENERAL P URPOSES . Ang lo-America n Lodge, No. 2191 423 Queensland 433 To the Supreme Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of England. The American Masonic Reception in York 424 Masonic Jubilee Celebration at Lancaster 433 Colonel MacLiver 's Entertainment of the Presentation tu Bro. R. I. Finnemore, R.M. 433 The Committee of General Purposes beg to report that they have Mary Commandery K.T. Pilgrims 425 Masonic Picnic at Shearwater 433 examined the accounts from the 20th April to the 19th July, 1887, both History of the Royal Masonic Institution The Annual Report of the " Old inclusive, which they find to be as follows :— for Girls from its Origin to its Centenary, Masonians " 433 18SS— (Continued) 42$ Summer Banquet of the Earl of Carnarvon To Balance Grand Chapter... £478 11 6 By Disbursements during the Notes on the Minute Book of an Early Lodge, No. 1642 433 „ „ Unappropriated Quarter £240 18 6 Athol Lod ge 42J Masonic Ceremonv at Brixton 434 Account Victorian Jubilee Festival of the Domatic The Craft Abroad' 207 27,, Balance ... 560 4 9 434 „ Subsequent Receipts ... Unappropriated Lodge, No. 157 42J Theatres 435 324 1 g „ „ CORRESPONDENCE— Masonic and General Tidings 43$ Account 20S 12 7 Seniority of Initiates 429 Lodge Meetings for Next Week 436 Xiooo 15 10 £1009 is 10
,„ , . T HE third contingenta of Knight Templar Pilgrims from the The American r , , Which balances are in the Bank of England (Western Branch.) Templar United States has been among us For the last ten days, and The Committee have likewise to report that Pi gnms. f we of they have received the rom ^ accounts publish this week the various recep- following petitions :— tions held in their honour, the reader will have no difficulty in resolving for ist. From Comps. John Scrivener Palmer, as Z.; John Potts, as H.; himself that thus far, at all events, the pil grimage has been a magnificent Edward Prescott, as J.; and six others for a chapter to be attached to the success. It is difficult to see how a more generous programme of enter- Cherwell Lodge, No. 599, Banbury, to be called the Cherwell Chapter, and tainment could have been compressed into the limited time at the disposal to meet at the Masonic Hall , Banbury, in the county of Oxford. of the p il grims, and still more difficult to suggest in what respect it could 2nd. From Comps. William Watson, as Z. ; John Purser Griffin , as H.; Thomas Watson , as and six others for a chapter to be attached have been more full y and faithfull y carried out. Indeed, so far as our J.; memory serves us, there does not to have been a single deviation or to the Gundul ph Lodge, No. 1050, Rochester, to he called the Gundul ph appear ' omission from the original lan as regards York, while as regards London Chapter, and to meet at the King s Head Hotel, Rochester, in the county of p , Kent. the only changes that have taken place have been in the nature of additions. In York every one of the thirty and six hours which the visitors 3rd. From Comps. Thomas Mathews, as Z. ; Edward William Shackell , spent in that venerable home of Freemasonry had its appointed task as H.; Henry White, as J. ; aud ten others for a chapter to be attuiched of labour or refreshment. Dinner on arrival at 6 p.m. on Tuesday to the Bute Lodge, No. 960, Cardiff , to be called the Sir George Elliot the 19th instant was followed by an exemplification of Craft chapter, and to meet at the Masonic Hall , Working-street, Cardiff , South Wales ( Eastern Division.) working in the Eboracum Lodge; and lod ge being1 closed, then came the customary social enjoyment. Wednesday till 4th. From Comps. William Long, as Z.; 1 homas Barnes, as H.j period of • lunch time was spent in lionising, and after lunch the reception in the Thomas James Scoones, as J. and eignt others for a chapter to be attached Ancient Ebor Preceptory, a visit to the Minster , a reception at the Mansion to the Colerid ge Lodge, No. 1750, Clevedon, to be called the Adair Chapter, and to meet at Regent House Clevedon in the county ot Somerset. House by the LORD M AYOR and LADY M AYORESS , and, to crown all , a , , From Comps. the Rev. William Mortimer Heath , P.A.G. Soj. as grand banquet by the Sir Knights of the Ebor Preceptory in the Guildhall. 5th. , On Thursday morning the Pilgrims arrived in London , and since then there Z.; John Mowlem Burt , as H.; Henry James Mason , as J.; and seven has been such a succession of entertainments as probably no other Society others for a chapter to be attached to the de Moulham Lodge, No. 1 146, Swanage, to be called the de Moulham Chapter and to meet in the Town than ours could have organised , the Anglo-American Lod ge, the Rosicru- , Hall, Swanage, in the county ol Dorset. cians, and the Baldwyn Preceptory of Knights Templar—who travelled especially from Bristol to London to entertain their American brother 6th. From Comps. James Douglas Christie, as Z.; Francis William Knights—vieing well with each other in their hospitable endeavours to do VVhite, as H.; Thomas Edwin Cocker, as J.; and seven others for a chap- honour to their visitors and confer credit on Eng lish Freemasonry. We are ter to be attached to the Star of Southern China Lodge, No. 2013, Canton, China to be called the pleased , though not surprised , that everything should have passed off so , Jubilee Chapter, and to meet at Canton, China. The foregoing petitions being respects regular, satisfactoril y. These pil grimages do an [immense amount of good by in all the Committee strengthening the feelings of love and respect which the brethren on both recommen d that the prayers thereof be respectivel y granted. sides of the Atlantic entertain for each other, in spite of the occasional The Committee have likewise to report that they have received a bickerings that arise between them ; and though our guests have not as memorial from the companions of the Chapter of Concord , No. 124, yet quitted our shores, we trust the day may not be far distant when it will Durham , praying lor a charter authorising them to wear a centenary jewel , be in our power to extend a similar welcome to another, and equall y genial, in accordance with the resolution passed by the Supreme Grand Chapter body of American brethren. on the 1st February, 1882. This memorial being in form , and the chapter havi ng proved an uninterrupted existence of 100 years, the Committee *" # recommend that the prayer thereof be granted . _ W E publish elsewhere a short review of the first Annual Report The Committee have further received a memorial , with extract of M ason ians." °^ t'1e " Old Masonians," but the Association , which bears this minutes, on the removal of the Orpheus Chapter, No. 1706, from the name and is composed of past pupils of our Boys' School, is Freemasons' Hall, to the Holborn Restaurant. s° worthy of every encouragement and support, that we cannot refrain from The Committee being satisfied of the reasonableness of the request, recommend that the removal of this chapter be sanctioned. drawing attention to it somewhat prominentl y. The object of the Society is twofold—to (Signed) R OBERT G REY, President. help " old boys," by obtaining employment for those in need Freemasons' Hall, London, W.C. 0 it and in other ways, and to promote goodfellowshi p amongst them ; and 19th July, 1887. I considering""'ft that».*tCH. theHI *- SchoolU^MUUl nowliUW sendsSCUUD forth1ULL11 into1111V thetlHi worldWULIU annuall White- Manning, Heasman, Beeson , and report. Masters of the officers n n Liberty of Havering ; and the other The V.W.D.P.G.M. (Bro. ELSE) proposed that the best thanks of the ' Bros. Cozens, Hubbard WpjjF th o , and Henig werej the singers, and sangS P.G. Lodge be given to those Stewards who had taken up the sums that had '^e songs, &c. entrusted to their care. ' ' reached so large a total as had been named, namely, Bros. W. Adams, lass dish to hold fruit or flowers. On one side of the pedestal who took up £132 for the Benevolent Lodge; W. H. Good , £164 ; E; g , in a shiel d is engraved Mr. Else's arms, motto ' Frv Wade and A. Duckett , P.M.'s of 291, who took up £366 for the Boys , &c, above which, in a smaller shield Masonic Institution, including £130 from their own (the Rural Philanthropic is engraved the emblem of the office (G.D.) he has hel d in Grand Lodge- E. Alford Weston- while on the other side of the pedestal, in a shield , is engraved the Lod ge) ; J. L. Stothert , £236 from Lodge 53; and G. , following inscri ption :—" Presented to the Worshipful Brother Richard Charles super-Mare , £53 us- Else The motion was agreed to with acclamation. D.P.G.M. Somerset, P.G.D. England, by the Freemasons of Somerset on : his marriage, " Rro. W. A DAMS, P.M. 261, briefly responded. July, 1887, and above it is a smaller shield, the emblem of the D.P.G.M. of Somerset. The glass dish is also The V.W. D EPUTY P ROV . G RAND M ASTER then said it became his engraved with twelve duty, in the absence of the Earl of Carnarvon , to move the resolution which emblems of the different Degrees in Masonry held by Bro. Else. The stood in his name. It was as follows : " That this Provincial Grand Lodge epergne is mounted on a polished ebonised plinth , shaped to match it, bear- ing two solid silver shields on which are h'ereby desires to record its satisfaction at the happy completion of this the , engraved the numbers of the 25 lodges ¦jrt-i anniversary of the accession of her Majesty, and to return thanks to in Somerset, and the towns in which they are held, who subscribed to the the G.A.O.T.U. for the blessings which He has vouchsafed to this kingdom testimonial. The epergne, which was supp lied by Messrs. Hancock, Cox nnd empire during that long and prosperous period." He was not going to and Co., of Yeovil , was manufactured from a design prepared by them for the detain tiiem by making anything in the shape of a speech, because they especiall y purpose, and selected by the Committee from amongst many others sent them for competition. In the firs t page might lake it that jub ilee matters had been thoroughly threshed out , and it of the album is would not become him to sav in an imperfect manner what had been so the following autograph letter from the Prov. G. Master , the Earl of Carnarvon : — perfectly said so many times. They would all, he thought, agree with the My dear Sir and Brother ,— terms of the resolution , and the most fitting way in which they, as Masons, had I have been requested to write a few lines to accompany this volume, which will could show their appreciation of her Majesty's prosperous reign they embody the good wishes and congratulations of your Masonic brethren in the their Chanties Province adopted by the contribution they made as a Jubilee offering to of Somerset on your marriage. It is a great pleasure to me to do so, for among your many of over £900 from the Province of Somersetshire. (Hear, hear.) _ friends I hope you will believe there is no one who joins more cordially and sincerely in The motion was then carried by acclamation, and the brethren joined in those good wishes than the writer of this letter. For many years we have been engaged in common Masonic duties, and I can honestly say that by your judgment, tact, and con- singing the National Anthem. stant help you have made my task as Provincial Grand Master an easy and pleasant ' P.P.S.G.W., then rose lo propose a resolution in con- one. Bro ' STOTHERT , Believe me to be, yours faithfull y and fraternally, nection with the recent marriage of the V.W. the Deputy Prov. Grand 20th April , 1S87. CARNARVON. Master. He said that he exceedingly regretted the absence of the Prov . At the head of the signatures in the album from each lodge was the Grand Master, as he would have made a speech on that occasion which he following:— '• The Right Worshi pful Bro. Richard Charles Else, P.G.D was sure would have been acceptable to every brother present, especially England , ar.d D.P.G.M. Somerset.—We, the undersigned, being members when they considered what the subject of that speech would have been. of Lodge, desire to offer you our sincere congratulations on the occasion (Hear, hear.) The Deputy Prov. Grand Master was surrounded that day of your marriage. We trust that the Great Architect of the Universe will by many warm-hearted brethren , all of whom wished him the greatest see fit to enrich you with every blessing, and that you may long be spared prosperity, and there was not a single Mason present who wished that to a to enjoy the esteem and affection with which you are regarded by every larger or warmer extent than himself. A personal friendship of something Freemason in the Province of Somerset." like 40 years had endeared their association, and when he had more abun- Bro. J. L. STOTHERT, P.P.S.G.W., proposed " That this Provincial dant opportunities in recent years of seeing and valuing his worth he had Grand Lodge recommends each private lod ge throughout the province learnt to know what an excellent man their Deputy was. When he was annually to charge all the collars with a lee of honour , and that the amount appointed Deputy Prov. Grand Master he was an untried man, so to thus raised be given to the three Royal Masonic Institutions as may from speak, but since then he ventured to say there had been no Deputy Prov. time to time be determined by the brethren of each lodge." Grand Master in England who more faithfull y fulfilled the duties of Several BRETHREN stated that the suggestion had been carried out in Masonry in a higher or better way than he did , or who was more appre- their lodges. ciated by the brethren throughout his province. He had given his whole Bro. RADWAY seconded , and the motion was carried. soul and lif e to Masonry for many years, and had done so acceptably to Alms were then collected , and the amount—£6 7s.—was handed over to every brother with whom he had come in contact. He had attended to all the Brid gwater Infirmary, on the motion of Bro. J. C. H UNT, seconded by communications with the utmost courtesy, and his decisions had never been Bro. Cox. impugned in any matter that had been brought before him. They looked Provincial Grand Lodge was then closed. up to him and revered him very much as their Deputy Prov. Grand Master, A banquet afterwards took place at the Royal Clarence Hotel, under the arid it was for that reason they took advantage of his marriage to recognize presidency of Bro. Else, the V. vV.D.P.G.M., the vice-presidents beino- Bros. that fact. He would not detain the lod ge any longer, but he would ask the C. F. Marshall , P.S.G.W., and E. Fry Wade, P.J.G.W. Covers were Deputy Prov. Grand Master to accept on behalf of himself and Mrs. Else laid lor about 150 guests. the present before the lodge. He also handed 10 him a handsome album , The following was the toast list : "The Queen and the Craft " and "The bearing the autographs of the subscribers inscribed on vellum , and trusted M.W. Grand Master, H.R.H. the Prince of Wales," proposed by the that he would receive the g ift in the same hearty sp irit in which the Masons V.W.D.P.G.M.; " Ihe Pro Grand Master, the Deputy Grand Master, and of this province wished to present it to him. He begged to move '-That Officers oi Grand Lod ge," proposed by Bro. C. L. Fry Edwards, and thi<- Provincial Grand Lodge congratulates in the most hearty manner the responded to by Bro. Else, P.G.D. of Eng land ; " The R.W. Provincial R.W. Prov. Grand Master, Bro. Else, on his marriage, and trusts he will Grand Master, the Earl of Carnarvon ," " The V.W.D.P.G.M.," proposed accept the accompanying silver epergne and album , containing the auto- by Bro. Mey ler ; " The Visitors ," responded to by Bros. Dr. J. Parsons graphs of more than 600 brethren, in recognition of his valuable and long- and W. J. Metcalfe; " '1 he Lod ge of Perpetual Friendshi p, 135," respon- continued services in the cause of Freemasonry in the Province of Somerset- ded to by Bros. Caffin and J. ii. Sop >c P.M.'s; " The other Lodges of the shire, and that he and Mrs. Else may long enjoy every happ iness the Great Province," acknowled ged by all the U . .YI.'s in attendance ; " The Masonic Architect of the Universe can bestow." Charities," proposed by Bro. Eiwo; iC)>\ and responded to by P.M.'s W. Bro. EDWARDS, P.G. Treas., added that that there were 635 signatures Adams, 261, A. Duckett and E. Fry Wide, 291, and W. Alford , 1222; and of brethren in the province to the addresses in the album. He trusted that the Tyler 's toast. the silver centre-piece which was now presented to the Deput y Provincial Grand Master would long be an ornament to his table, and that when the Great Architect of the Univers e should be pleased to carry him away from PROVINCIAL GRAN D MARK LODGE OF among them it would descend to one of his successors as a memento of the GLOUCESTERSHIRE. esteem, regard and affection in which he was held in the Province of Somerset. (Hear, hear.) The annual meeting of the above Provincial Grand Mark Lodge was THE D EPUTY PROVINCIAL G RAND M ASTER , in acknowled g ing the held at the Masonic Hall, Cheltenham , on Thursday, the 21st inst., under presentation , said there were moments in the lives of most of them when the banner of the Cheltenham and Keystone Lodge, No. 10, the premier the tongue refused to obey the dictates of the heart. Such he felt to be his lod ge of the province. The meeting occurring on the day between the hold- position on the present occasion , and , therefore, if his words were few , ing of the Festival of the Mark Benevolent Fund , on Wednesday, and the believe him they were none the less sincere. He desired , in the first place, annual Moveable Grand Lodge at Weymouth, on Friday, the attendance to offer to Bro. Stothert his warmest thanks for the very kind and graceful of some intending visitors was prevented, but exceptional interest manner in which he had been pleased to speak of the lady who had done attached to the occasion from the presence of a number of Mark Masons him the honour to give her hand, and of himself. He was glad to find from Hereford , a petition of the St. Ethelbert Lod ge, of that city, to be that during the twelve years he had been honoured with the collar of affiliated to the Gloucestershire Province, having recently been acceded to Deputy Provincial Grand Master he had been able to perform the duties of by Grand Lodge. the office in a manner that had given the Earl of Carnarvon satisfaction , The Cheltenham and Keystone Lodge having been formed for the i ccep- and had commended itself to the favourable consideration of the brethren lion of Provincial Grand Lodge, the latter was opened in due form by Bro. in the province. In the second place, he begged all the lod ges in the pro- J. Walker, M.A., the Prov. G.M., who was supported by his Deputy, Bro. vince to accept his hearty thanks for their renewed proof that, notwithstand- VV. Forth ; by Bros. J. Brooksmith , P.M. 10; Baron de Ferrieres, P.M. ing they had to put up with many shortcomings and idiosyncracies for many 10, Past Officers of Grand Lodge; and by Bro. H. Jeffs, P.M. 10, G.I.G. years, they were not quite tired yet of their Deputy. (Hear, hear.) He The officers of Provincial Grand Lodge present were— Bros. R. V. Vassar-Smith, P.M. 10, P.S.G.W. ; Rev. Dr. Lynes, P.M. 3.10, P.J.G.W.; accepted wilh the greatest possible gratitude their beautiful , elegant present, , but at the same time he could not lay the flattering unction to his soul that W. C. Ferris, P.M. 21S, P.G.M.O. ; Rev. Dr. Kynasto n, 10, P.S.G.O.; J. S. Carleton W.M. 340, W.M. elect 10, P.j.G.O. ; Rev. P . Hattersley Smith, 10 , P.G. Chap. ; W. he was in the least degree worth y of their great kindness. (" Yes, yes.") L. Bain , P.M. 10, P.G. Treas. ; T. Milliga n, W.M. 218, P.G. Reg. ; G. Norman, That superb epergne was doubtless of great value, but its intrinsic worth W.M. 10, P.G. Sec ; H. J. Penis, 318, P.J.G.D. ; Dr. Gregory, 10, P.G.I, of W.; was nothing compared with the assurance it conveyed to his mind that he W. K. Porcher, 10, P.G.D.C; T. E. Gandy, So, P.G. Org. ; and R. T. Hughes, P.M. still retained the esteem—the love, if he might be allowed to say so—¦ 21S, P.G.I.G. (hear, hear)—of his brethren in the Province of Somersetshire. As regarded Amongst others present were— the beautiful album, allow him to say he could not imagine any more fitting Bros. W. C. Heane, P.M. 340, P.P.J.G.W.; \V. R. Felton, P.M. 10, P.P .G.M.O. ; ]• Balcomb, P.M. 10, P.P.G.R. ; E. T. Bryant, P.M. 10, Prov. S.G.O. ; G.]. Caldwel l, manner to record the names of the generous donois. He congratulated W.M. 243 ; O. Shellard , P.M. 243 ; J. Davies, P.M. 243 ; J. Blinkhorn , 243 J J' especially the brother in whose fertile brain the idea originated. He Barnes, I .P.M. 243 ; J. Marchant , P.M. 243 ; E. Stephens, S.W. 243 ; J. S. Morton , especially wished to offer his hearty thanks to the Committee who had got M.O. 243 ; B. Cullwick , S.O. 243 ; S. Moss, J.D. 10; E. G. Chance, I.G. 243 ' '" up the testimonial , including, he believed , Bros. Stothert , Elworth y, C. F. A. Huband , 10; VV. Powell , 10; C. A. Stephens, 243 ; Severitt, 218; and others. Edwards, Hunt and others, for the great trouble they had taken. (Hear, The proceedings of Provincial Grand Lod ge were chiefl y of a routine hear ) nature, but they included a hearty exchange of congratulations between The presentation took the form of an epergne, or centre-piece for the the brethren from Hereford and those of the Gloucestershire Province on table in solid silver, weighing about 165 ounces, the general form of the their union. The reports from the various lod ges of the province were satis- design being that of an oblong plateau, chased around the sides with the factory, the one exception being the record from the Lyegrove Lodge, i"« u " ear of corn and the acacia plant, and ornamented with Masonic emblems 218, of the recent death of one of its most esteemed Past Masters, Bro. , ot in the centre of which is placed an elegant pedestal , chased to match the Lowick , who had filled the post of S.W. of the Province and G. Steward plateau , supported on either side by an exquisitely-modelled Masonic figure England. This incident was the subject of a special resolution of sympathy symbolising beauty and strength combined, and surmounted by a shaped and condolence proposed from the chair. The following were appointed and invested by the Prov. Grand Master Order. Their own Masonic Institution was a vast Republic, ior their M. VV. G.M. was the President, the Grand Officers as his officers for the year ensuing, viz. :— the members of the Senate, Br0. Forth ...... Dep. P.G.M. and the W.M.'s and P.M.'s members ol Congress. Looking at it in that Baron de Ferrieres, P.M. io, P.G.O. ... Prov. S.G.W. li ght, they were as happy in their Masonic government as tne Americans " Shellard , P.M. 243 ...... Prov. J.G.W. were in their President and Republic. It would ill become them to enter- I. S. Carleton, W.Al 340.., ...... Prov. G.M.O. tain their American brethren and not do honour to this toast. They should Milli gan , W.M. 218 ...... Prov. S.G.O. never forget that the stars and stripes and the English flag were of the same H. Clark. S.W. •MO ...... Prov . I.G.O. colours, and no colours blended better . , Bain, P.M. 10...... Prov. G. Treas. Bro. Consul Genera l T. M. WALLER, S.D., in the course of a humorous „ Harding, 218 ...... Prov . G.R. of M speech, remarked lhat when he looked upon the list of toasts and saw he G. Norman , W.M. 10 ...... Prov. G. Sec. was to respond for the President of 60 millions of people, he determined to " VV. R. Porcher , M.O. 10 ...... Prov. S.G.D. try a regular 4th of July speech, and he did what he thought was necessary , Blinkhorn , P.M. 243 ...... Prov. J.G.D. to bring himself up to that beautiful position of oratory ; but the W.M., R. T. Hughes, P.M. 218...... Prov. G.D.C. with deliberate intention , had made the speech lor him. On that occasion „ Gandy, 10 ...... Prov. G. Org. the toast was of grea t significance, for it would be told all though America, „ M. F. Carter, 340 ...... Prov. G.L of VV. and told with some emotion, that never until that night had any W.M. of „ Marchant , P.M. 243 ...... Prov. G.I.G. a Alasonic lodge in the United Kingdom proposed the health of the Presi- It was intimated by the PROV. G RAND M ASTER that the next meeting dent oi the United States. It was also a happy coincidence that one whom of Provincial Grand Lodge would probably be held under the banner of they all loved and respected, and who had tor so many years represented a the newly affiliated lodge, at Hereford. large number of Grand Lodges of America, should be the one to propose the toast. The most pleasing thing of all was that Bro. Brackstone Baker would, in the annals of the American lodges, ever be canonised ENTERTAINMENT TO AMERICAN BRETHREN tor the first Mason at a Masonic banquet who proposed the health of the Magistrate of BY THE ANGLO-AMERICAN LODGE , No. 2191. 60 millions of English-speaking people in America. But among all the things that future generations would record, he trusted they would not forget An emergency meeting of this lodge was held at the Criterion , Piccadilly, that it was his felicity at this gathering feebly, but sincerely, to respond tor on Thursday, the 21st inst., the object being to extend a Masonic welcome the toast. He observed that this toast was more frequently given on this to a number of distinguished American Masons who are passing through than on the other side of the Atlantic, where it was only on important State London. Lodge having been opened , and the American visitors having occasions that it would be proposed. But in England there was not a been ushered in by Bro. Tilton , acting D.C, and saluted, Bro. BRACKSTONE meeting where, as soon as the speeches began, the health of her Alajesty BAKER , W.M., addressed the brethren , and said that the position of their the Queen was not proposed. Why was it? If they thought it was because lodge had been vindicated , and the ori ginal idea realised, for it was started the Americans were less loyal, he said—" No, no." It was simply because to afford a home in this country for American brethren. The members they had no way of doing it. He did not know how many years ago they greeted their distinguished visitors as blood relations, and not as strangers, drank to the health of " the King and Queen," bnt they would have been for they were all derived from the same source. It had been well said by a content to have done it for ever but for several fellows down in Philadelphia P.G.M. of Pennsylvania that Masons are like the waves of the sea, each and Pennsylvania, who, as some people said, " without fear of God beiore one differing in form , but all uniting in forming one body. It was a happy them," made a Declaration of American Independence. There was not coincidence that their visitors came from Philadel phia, for Philadel phia in an Englishman, wherever he might be, in whatever part of the country, its etymological sense meant brother, and brotherl y love, and he greeted who did not instinctively feel a reverence and affection for the Queen—and them as such. He hoped they would make themselves at home, for the she deserved it. As a wife, a mother, as a grandmother, and as a woman lodge had been established by himself and other American and English she deserved it. There was another reason why. In England the Oueen Masons as a Masonic home under the the English jurisdiction for American belongs to no party ; she belongs to the people. Even at a political gather- brethren. ing both sides honour the name. It was not so in his country. There the Bro. C. E. M EYER said it was his pleasing duty to heartily thank the Chief Magistrate belonged to the people; but he also belonged to a party. brethren for the warm welcome they had received from this lodge, which was He must belong to one party or the other, and he pitied the President who established but a few months ago for the purpose of bringing closer together did not belong to either. His first duty was to the people; the second to if possible the Masons of the two countries. When he received the cable- his party. It a man was proposed for President, one half of the people did gram he hesitated before accepting the invite, knowing his time would be all they could to prove he was not fit for the office, and Wild West was very limited. However, having read in the columns of the Freemasm of tame compared to the way in which they tomahawked each other. When the work of this lod ge, and knowing the princi ples on which it was founded, he was elected they tomahawked any man who said anything against him he determined to accept the invite in order to exemp lify the truth of those and they stood by him while they thought he did right. The President of principles. They had visited this country as marking the Jubilee of our the United States, because of that ieeling, had more power than any Sovereign in order to show their appreciation of her as a Queen , and as the Sovereign in any country on the face of the globe. In conclusion, he would mother of the M.W.G.M. They were present on that occasion , not as say that in international diplomacy, and in the interchange of splendid cousins, but as brothers, bringing the " Hearty good wishes " of 600,000 courtesies, the President had always up held the dignity of the peop le of the Masons to the Anglo-American Lodge, which was almost the youngest United States. lodge. Bro. I. H. I ILTON, P.D.G.M. New York City, gave " The American Letters were received from Bros. G. A. Sala, Col. Shadwell H. Clerke, Visiting Brethren ," and said the toast would be received in a hearty G. Sec. ; T. Fenn, President Board of General Purposes ; E. Bowyer, P.G. manner, not only by the members of the lodge, but by every Freemason Std. Br. ,• Gottlieb, P.D.D.G.M. Eastern Archipelago; Trueman, Wood, present. They were assembled to extend the hand ot fellowship and to and Augustus Harris, expressing their regret at their inability to attend welcome to their Masonic home the brethren from Philadel phia, New York and their sympathy with the object of the meeting. and Boston. One of the principal features in the formation of their lod ge Lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to an excellent was to endeavour to bind together in the bonds of brotherhood the brethren banquet, at the conclusion of which a lengthy toast list and programme of the two great nations. I heir lodge was specially privileged to have the of music were successfully carried out. honour of first welcoming in London those distinguished brethren, and al- "The Queen and the Craft " and " H.R.H. the Prince of Wales, though Craft lodges knew but little ot the advanced Degrees, still they knew M.W.G.M.," having been given and enthusiastically received , the W OR- that those Masons were welt-known in those Degrees, most of them bein-** SHIPFUL MASTER proposed "The Grand Officers ," remarking that there Royal Arch, Mark, Knig ht Templars, some ot them even having 0 0 been were several members of that body present, some of whom were members received into the 32 and 33 . They all occupied positions of distinction in of their lodge. He coup led with the toast the names of Bros. Woodall, connection with Masonic affa i rs, and one of their number had occupied the P.G. Treas., and Parkinson, P.G.D. responsible post of M.W.G.M. of K.T. of the United States, and had also Bro. J. W. W OODALL, P.G. Treas., briefl y responded , observing that been honoured by a seat in Congress. Without iunher remark he would when he entered the room he had no idea his name would be coupled with ask the brelhren to drink most heartily and sincerely to the health " ot the the toast. He had again to thank them for placing him in his present posi- American brethren , coupling witn the toast the name ol Bro. Hopkins tion , and trusted that what he had done had been to the satisfaction ot the ot Pennsylvania. Craft. The other Grand Officers merited the offices thev held, and would Bro. J. H. H OPKINS, P.M. 221, Pennsylvania, said he had not thought he also meet with the approbation of the brethren. He knew that Bro. Parkin- should be present, tor he was like FalstalT, " quietly taking mine ease at son , with whom he played as a boy, would also reply, so he should simply mine inn," when he received notice that he was expected there, and, being thank them. always delighted to obey a Alasonic summons, he was happy to be among Bro. J. C. PARKINSON , P.G.D., in reply, said the P.G. Treasurer had been them. It seemed to him that nothing so strongly and beauuiully illustrated Pleased, in his own felicitous way, to allude to the fact of their spending the great charm ot Freemasonry as such assemblages as theirs that tneir evening. boyhood together in a remote country town. Meeting that nwht' as They had been tuld that Eny listimen were cold , reserved, and unapproacn- brothers , the locality of that tow n certainly to him derived an additional and able, but he would say, and ne spoke ior the American brethren , that they m re ° tender interest from the fact that it was in that good old county to had never struck hands with more genial Alason*, and never lound access which he belonged that their , ¦t American brethren had made their pil grimage to warmer hearts. There was no doubt that this meeting would be pro- ne county of York could not fail to be the centre of attraction ductive of beneficial results. He felt mat the »«• to those intermingling would cement naa crossed the Atlantic. He could not help remembering with the the bond ot inenaship which already existed between the utmost two nationali- satisfaction the sentiments that were exchanged on the night of the ties. The hospitality and cordiality tuey had received had filled the hearts onsecration. He remembered the great intellectual treat they all enjoyed ol every one present, and languag e could not express the gratitude he lelt. °m the eloquent and fervent oration delivered by Bro. Consul General Bro. C. E. M EYER then proposed " i'he Woisiii plul Master," and said aller, an oration which, wide as his experience was, had hardly ever been a very pleasing duty had been assigned to him in iving "passed g the toast 01 the in the beauty of its illustration or the wealth nf its hnoiwup. Tn W.M. ol the Anglo-Ametican Lodge. A good lodge required , a good Amencan brethren he desired , not merely in the name of those present Master, and a W.iVi . who was negligent ol his duties, who uid 110c under- nan?e °* the Grand Officers who were absent, to asiure them of stand the use ol the gavel, or vviio ruled with overbearing tiand the '" 31 . , was not 8 gratification it gave that body to welcome them, and to interchange the one to make a good lod ge. The VV.M. 01 tnis lodge could not tail those?raternal to p , * feelings which were not limited by land or sea. For his own successluily conduct tne labours, Ior, irom what they had seen ot turn 111 tne W °Uld asI< their American visitors to remember them kindly, past, from his years ot Masonic work , wouM e,r Is as they 33 and trom the honours conltrred 5eme5n vhem - should please them in the distant future to say upon him, he did not think that in the whole ot London a better that n ^ ^ man could befor »i! y entered the room the brethren they saw were strangers, but be found. Another pleasing duty had been assigned to him. In order to '"ey left it they felt them to his kj : be intimate Mends, it would bear out mark this as the firs t red letter day oi their histoiy, the American brethren < oi American generosi ty, and this occasion would be to them had asked him to preoent Bro. Brackstone Baker, vV.M. One 0[ thoseth , with the jewel ot a memorable landmarks which not only commemorate but insp ire. W.M. ot an American lodge, and he now had the honour, on tneir behalf , for ' C?-ST0NE BAKER, W.M., said that out of respect and affection to invest him with that jewel. He hoped it would be a token ol union tnV, A encan Pr'esid , brelhren he was about to offer them the toast of " The between that lodge and the Amencan brethren. In asking them to drink 1 °L United States." He was not aware this toast he would call dent w^was if the present Presi- upon the American brethren to give them an a Mason, but he knew that Washington was a member of the American " rocket." Bro. BRACKSTONE BAKER, P.G.Z., W.M., returned sincere thanks for the E. R.'Spencer, 36S, Pennsy lvania; A. B. Frengell, Winslow Lewis Lodge, Boston ; G. and for the unanimity J. Littlewood , 9, Pennsylvania ; M. R. Meyer, 69, N.Y.C.; C. Matthews, jun., 481, kindness with which his health had been proposed, Pennsy Pennsy lvania; Shaw , Pennsy he claimed were a lvania ; D. K. Spry, 352, J. , 190 lvania ; R. with which it was always received. The only merits Hey, 132 , Pennsylvania; C. P. Cooper, 47 (I.C); J. Sartai n, P.M. 134, Pennsylvania ; great Masonic energy and a desire that Americans should receive a ] no. Bevan, 484, Pennsylvania; E. M. Jenkins, 289, Pennsylvania ; C. F. Hogard , Masonic welcome as soon as they came to this country . This lodge had P.G. Stwd. Br. ; Marshall P. Wilder, St. Cecil, N.Y. ; Vanessan, W.M. 171 ; j' been a friend of his for many years past. He spoke to the late Grand Ashmall, Astor, 603, N.Y.; Sir J. Robinson , J. S. Harrison, 230, Pennsylvania ; W. Secretary, who said that the idea was impossible, for they would never get W. Lee, 1897; and many others. Americans to consent to their jurisdiction. He was very glad when Bro. George Reynolds and some other brethren spoke to him about it, and they were enabled to make a start. They were the Anglo-American Light THE AMERICAN MASONIC RECEPTION IN Company. They paid no dividends, but they gave large returns. For the YORK. little he had done they had repaid him more than a hundred fold, and he should always retain a pleasing recollection of their kindness when he retired , and should always entertain a lively feeling, not only for this lodge, York has just held its third Anglo-American Masonic reunion. In 1878 but for this 2ist of July, when they received so many American brethren, a large party of Masonic Pilgrims, mainly members of Mary Commandery, That was the day they should celebrate, for it should be their 4th of July. Philadelphia, were received in York by Ancient Ebor Preceptory, No. 101. Their handsome present would be a memento, far more for the recollections On that occasion a banquet was given by the Preceptory in the Station feeling shown than for its it brought to them of the kindness and brotherly Hotel, when the Lord Mayor of York of the period (Bro. Wm. Varey) intrinsic value. He was old enough to recollect that in 1878, when Bro. attended in State. In another large party of Masons, principall Meyer was present, Bro. George Kenning gave a dinner, and a very 1883 y of jov ial dinner it was, to a number of American guests. In conclusion , he Apollo Commandery, Chicago, were received by Ancient Ebor Preceptory again thanked them for the kindness shown him and the American brethren and the knights of Yorkshire, and a banquet was held in the Guildhall of for their kindly gift. York, the Lord Mayor (Bro. T. Varey) following the example of his brother " The Initiates and Joining Members " was next given by Bro. A. and attending in State. Last week the third of these notable gatherings LARK and responded to b Bro. Dr. W EDGWOOD in appropriate C , S.W., y was held, and was the most important of the series, inasmuch as there was a terms. larger attendance of English members of the Templar Order than on either " The Visitors " was next given by Bro. Major GEO . LAMBERT, I.P.M., who congratulated the lodge on having so many visiting brethren. It was of the previous occasions. As on the two preceding occasions, the gathering a happy idea that brethren coming from the other side of the Atlantic should was organised by Bro. T. B. Whytehead, who had drawn up a programme find a home where they might meet and enjoy that hospitality for which of proceedings embracing the 36 hours during which the visitors from the Old England was so famed. On behalf of the lodge, he returned the United States remained in York. The party arrived from Newcastle at American brethren hearty thanks for their presence. six o'clock, on Tuesday, the 19th inst., and, after dinner at the Station Bro. H ADLEY, P.A.G.D.C, having replied, Bro. E. PERRY , 158, Pennsylvania, also returned thanks, and said he Hotel, the American brethren were conducted to the Masonic Hall, St. could not find words adequately to express the gratification of the American Saviourgate, where the Eboracum Lodge, No. 1611, was opened, the W.M., brethren at the welcome they had received. They were brethren in the Bro. Wm. Brown, presiding, supported by the following officers and midst of brethren , and when they entered the lodge they were delighted to brethren :— observe the emblem of their country—their national flag—side by side with Bros. W. B. Dyson, S.W.; S. J. Dalton, J.W.; J. Kay, Sec ; W. Lackenby, S.D.; the colours of England , standing together in peace, and associated as G. Lamb, J.D. ; J. H. Shonksmith , Stwd. ; P. Pearson and J. D. Irving, Asst. Stwds. ; those two nations always would be. They were the onl y two English-speak- W. Storey, I.G.; J. Hall, Tyler; T. B. Whytehead, P.M.; J. S. Cumberland , P.M. ; ing nations on the face of the globe, and the globe contained room for only J. Blenkin , P.M. ; M. Millington , P.M. ; W. H. A. Coates, Wm. Routled ge, J. two nations of that language. When he received the invitation , he asked Thorpe, W. Sharp, F. H. Vaughan , E. Thackray, W. S. Child, A. Archer, J. R. Jack- son, E. Wilkinson , F. W. Halliwell , R. Ware, J. W. Blenkin , L. Beaumont, F. himself , " What does it mean ? " But when he came there and heard the Masterman , J. Shaw, and J. E. Wilkinson. sentiments which led to the formation of that lodge, he was delighted to be Amongst the English visitors were— present and to partici pate in that friendshi p they had so cordiall extended y Bros. W. Fraser, P.M. 1760 ; Arthur Sample, P.P.G.O. ; W. H.Cowper, P.M.; H. The present was an occasion lon g to be remembered amongst them, and C. Pickersgill, P.M. S37 ; H. Longtord, W.M. 1416; VV. N. Cheeseman, W.M. 566 ; would live in their memory as long as they were upon the earth. F. W. Lean, 935 ; Hugh Cormell, 387 ; G. P. Brockbank, P.G. Std. Br. ; J. Chad- Bro. Dr. I. Z ACHARIE , P.G.M. California , responded for " The Sister wick, Prov. G. bee East Lancashire ; E. W. Purnell , Sec. 236 ; T. Harding, IQQI ; Grand Lodges of the United States and Dominions of Canada." It T. W. Tew, Prov. G.M. West Yorkshire ; H. Smith , D.P.G.M. West Yorkshire ; W. might be interesting to them to know how Masonry found its way into the F. Smithson , W.M. 212S ; and others. State of California. He had the honour to inaugurate the first lod ge in Amongst the American visitors were— Cal ifornia, and not onl y there, but he had held a lodge on the top of the Bros. Wm. S. Perry, liishop of Iowa, G. Chap, of Iowa ; Chas. E. Meyer, P.M. 295 ; , surrounded b soldiers, when the gallant colonel condes- C. F. Beatty, P.M. 2, New York ; Hon. J. H. Hopkins, P.M. 221, Pennsy lvania; J. Rocky Mountains y P.M. ler. He had visited lodges all over the world, but he Sartain , P.M. 134 ; J. L. Young, 130; C. W. Packer, P.M. 72; C. Matthews, cended to act as Ty jun., P.M. 481; D. Sutter, P.M. 130, Pennsylvania ; J. McCaubry, P.M. 211; J. had never seen the hosp itality extended so liberally to strangers as he had Shaw Charity, 190 ; J. Fling Mitchell , 296 ; Louis Schmitt, P.M. 384 ; J. G. seen it in that lod ge, and he believed that Masons onl y lived in London for Meeutchen , Franklin , 134; J. Cooper, P.M. 47 (I.C) ; John Beavan, 484, Pittsburg ; the purpose of receiving their friends. Personally, he thanked them, and and others. hoped the day was not far distant when he should meet the brethren The visitors were received with a few words of warm welcome, which again. were responded to by Bro. CHAS. E. M EYER , the leader of the party. The Bro. T. H. TILTON also replied. lodge was then opened in the Third Degree, and Bro. Shaw was raised to The W ORSHIPFUL M ASTER proposed "The Health of the Officers ," and the Degree of a Master Mason by the W.M., that of " Tbe Treasurer and Secretary " in very pleasing terms. Bro. J. S. Cumberland, Bro. A. CLARK, S.W,, in responding for the officers , said he could assure P.M., giving the traditional history and working tools. On the lodge being the W.M. that the officers would endeavour to do their work well, and give resumed in the First Degree, Bro, Chas. E. Meyer presented to the lodge him every support during his year of office . and placed on the neck of the W.M. an American Past Master's jewel, and Bro. J. B. G UMMING , Treas., thanked the brethren for the hearty man- received the cordial thanks of the lodge. ner in which his health had been drunk, and said he hoped that as Treasurer After the close of the lodge the brethren met in the refreshment room, he should always have plenty of cash in hand, and that the lodge would go on and prosper, and be in a good financial state at the end of the year, where songs and toasts made the evening pass all too quickly. Amongst that ni ght he had been much delighted with the visit of the American brethren the songs was an original ditty composed for the occasion by Bro. G. G. especiall y so, being an American himself. Pook, whose health was drunk with congratulations on the success of his Bro. G. REYNOLDS, Secretary, in replying, said that he hoped to have efforts in the mine of Masonic poetry. The brethren parted company at a been spared the ordeal of speaking, as he could assure the brethren he was late hour, having enjoyed a thoroughly Masonic evening. very tired for this day had been a very anxious and eventful one. He , On Wednesday morning there was no l ing late in bed was glad to know and to hear from the brethren all had passed off satis- y , for the programme ' factoril y, and that the American visiting brethren had had a happy recep- drawn up embraced a heavy day s work. At 10 a.m. Bros. Whytehead, tion amongst them. He was also pleased that so early an opportunity had Cumberland, Brown, Dyson, and others took charge of the American brethren been given the lodge for extending a hearty welcome to such distinguish ed and their ladies at the Station Hotel, and conducted them to some of the many visiting brethren so soon after its formation. He hoped to be spared many places of interest in the ancient city of York. Ascending the medixval years to hold the position of Secretary, to give satisfaction to the W.M. and walls at Micklegate Bar, they traversed them as far as Lendal Bridge, cross- brethren connected therewith, and to see the lodge prosper and do good work. ing which they entered the Philosophical Society's Gardens, passing through The Tyler's toast brought the evening to a close, and the brethren on the ruins of St. Leonard's Hospital, St. Mary's Abbey, the Museum of parting said they had spent a moast enjoyable time. Roman Antiquities, and so on, and then passing on to the Cathedral. The banquet, with American dishes appropriate to the occasion , was Here they were shown the many curiosities contained in the Vestries, served under the personal superintendance of Bro. G. P. Bertini , late of the Crypt where the Royal Arch meeting was held in 1778, the Chapter ' New York in the Victoria Hall which was decorated with Delmonico s, , , House, and other points of beauty. At noon they in the English and American Flags. The tables were very tastefully laid out. were conveyed A button-hole was provided for each brother, by Bro. T. A. Dickson, carriages by way of Monk Bar, Jewbury, the Red Tower, and Walmgate composed of a red and white rose with corn flowers. Bar, to the Merchants' Hall, where a champagne luncheon was given by The musical arrangements were under the direction of Bro. H. Schartau, the W. Master, Past Masters, and Officers of the Eboracum Lodge, the Org. of the lodge, who was ably assisted by Bros. Franklin Clive, A. Thomp- following brethren forming the Luncheon Committee : Bros. Wm. Brown, H. Prenton, and T. Robins. son, J. W.M.j W. B. Dyson, S.W. ; S. J. Dalton, J.W. ; G. Balmford, P.M., Amongst the large number of brethren present were the following : Treasurer ; Jas. Kay Sec. ; W. Lackenb • W Members — Bros. Brackstone Baker, P.G.D., W.M. ; Adolphus Clark, S.W. ; , y, S.D. G. Lamb, J.D.; Frederick Kedge, J.W. ; T. M. Waller, S.D. ; I. 1. Woolley, T.D. : G. H. Storey, I.G. ; J. H. Shonksmith , Steward ; T. B. Whytehead, P.M.; J- Reynolds , I.G. ; H. Wilkie Jones, D.C. ; Major George Lambert, P.G. Swd. S. Cumberland, P.M. ; C. G. Padel, P.M. ; J. T. Seller, P.M.; M. Mil- Br., I.P.M. ; J. B. Gumming, Treas. ; George Reynolds, Sec ; Rev. J. Studholme Brownrigg, P.G. Chap., Chaplain ; Theodore H. Tilton, P.D.G.M. New lington , P.M. ; G. Simpson, P.M. ; J. Blenkin, P.M. ; and Sir F. G. Milner, York City ; and J. J. Wedgwood. The visitors included Bros. James H. Bart., P.M. Hopkins, P.M. 221, Pennsylvania ; J. W. Woodall , P.G. Treas. ; S. C. Hadley, P.A. Several English visitors were also guests W. Tew, G.D.C; C. E. Meyer, P.M. 295, Pennsy lvania; W. J. Hughan , P.S.G.D. ; CF. , including, Bros. T. Beatty, P.M. 2, N.Y. City ; D. butter , P.M. 130; J. L. Young, P.M. 130, Pennsy l- Prov. G. Master West Yorks ; J. W. Woodall, P.G. Treas. : Henry Smith , vania; Georee Kenning, P.G.D. Middx. ; Dr. I. Zacharie, P.G.M. California; D.P.G.M. West Yorks ; G. P. Brockbank, P.G. Standard Bearer; W- H, Capt. N. G. Philips, P.G.D. ; Dr. W. R. Woodman , P.G.S.B. ; A. A. Landis, 2, Pennsylvania ; Jas. McCauley, D.C. 211, Pennsylvania; Jno. Read, P.P.G. Org. Cowper, P.M. Ferrum ; J. Chadwick, Prov . G. Sec W. Lancashire ; W. Middx. ; E. Perry, 158, Pennsy lvania; J. Fling, 296, Pennsylvania ; J. G. Mecutchan F. Smithson, W. J. Monckman, J. Beck, W. Watson, J. Dyson, Rev. W- C 134, Pennsy lvania; L. Schmitt, 384, Pennsylvania; J. Wiener, 121, Pennsylvania ! Lukis, and others. After the luncheon the toasts of " The Queen " and " The President of Besides there, there were from London and other parts various sir knights the United States " were given, and both received with great enthusiasm, who had been invited by the E.P., including Gen. Brownrigg, C.B., Prov. after which the ladies and non-Templars were taken to the Hotel in Prior of Surrey ; Captain Philips, Prov. Prior of East Anglia ; Sir Knights carriages. F. A. Philbrick, Q.C, Hugh D. Sandeman, Rev. J. S. Brownrigg, George An adjournment was then made to the Freemasons' Hall , St. Saviour- Kenning, R. H. Thrupp, G. Cooper, W. Hughan, Frank Richardson , C. gate, on the fl agstaff over which the English and American colours were J. fly ing in traternal conjunction. Here a large number ot English visiting F. Matier, Robert Berridge, C. H. Driver, R. Gooding, M.D., Rev. A. H. Templars had already assembled, and had been provided with luncheon by Cummings, and others. the preceptory, and here at 2 p.m the Eminent Preceptor, Frater W. H. The fratres from America hailed mostly from the Mary Commandery, with the following officers ; Cowper, opened the Ancient Ebor Preceptory, No. 36, Philadelphia, in whose honour really, the handsome entertainment Wm. Brown , Constable; T. Seller, Marshal ; T. B. Whytehead , Fratres. J. was given, chief amongst whom were Sir Knights C. E. Meyer, Grand P. Registrar ; A. H. H. McGachen , Sub-Marshal ; W. B.Dyson , Herald ; IvI. F. W. Williamson , Standard Bearer; Wm. Watson , Sword Bearer; Recorder Pennsylvania; and Past Commanders J. Sartain, J. L. Young W. P. Cochrane, Capt. of Guards. The following members of the precep- (Treasurer) , and D. Sutter. There were also present Sir Knights Packer, tory were also present ; Fratres Hon. W. T. Orde-Powlett , P.: Rev. W. Val- J.W. 36; Spencer, P.C 53; Beatty, P.C. 15 (New York) ; Perry, P.C. entine, P.; Rev. J. E. M. Young, P.; C. Palliser, P.; J. Marshall, P.; M. 53; Harrison, Mecutchen, Matthews, jun., Spry, Beaven, Schmitt, h Terry (Lord Mayor). Frater S. Cumber- Millington , P.; and Sir Josep J. MacCauley, the Hon. Wilson, Tilton (New York), Landis, Fling, Shaw, land, P. (Honorary member), acted as D.C, during the entry of the visitors, Littlewood, Wiener, and Jenkins. The Hon. James H. Hopkins, P.G.M. who were received with honours. Amongst these were Fratres T. W. Tew, Prior of West Yorkshire ; C. J. Banister, Prior of Northumberland and of U.S.A. (K.T.), and P.G.C. of Pennsylvania, was a specially honoured Durham ; Rev. T. W. Lemon, Prior of Devonshire ; J. W. Woodall, guest at the right of the Chairman. Of honorary members of the Mary Sub-Prior of North and East Yorkshire ; and many present Commandery present were Sir Knights MacLiver, Kenning, Hughan, and and past officers of Great Priory. West Yorkshire Priory Tilton. very well represented, there being present from the Plains of was A much larger number would have been present, but the regretted illness Rama Preceptory ' (Keighley), No. 3, Fratres T. W. Turner and W. Darling ; from Hope Preceptory (Huddersfield), No. 4, Fratres J. Hope, of some, and the absence from town of several eminent Knights Templars, E. P., Alfred Gill , Reg., and S. Denton ; from Faith Preceptory (Bradford), led to numerous letters of regret being forwarded to the generous and No. 13, Fratres J. W. Monckman , Std. Br. Eng., Henry Smith , P., and hearty host. J. Davis, P. ; from Prince Edward Preceptory (Eastwood), No. 18, Frater The toast list was of an unusual character, and, like the luncheon, was Geo. Normanton, P.; from Salamanca Preceptory (Halifax), No. 21, much appreciated by all, especially the American guests. Fratres R. D. Kendall , Isaac Booth , P. P. Chancellor, J. W. Balne, H. S. The first toast was " The Quee n, the President of the United States, Houldsworth , W. Stott, Wm. Hodgson , Walter Emmott , John Marshall, and the United Orders of the Temple and Malta," given by the genial P., F. Fleming, E.P., F. Whiteley, and J. Sagar ; from Fearnley Precep- CHAIRMAN, and responded to with great heartiness. Then followed " The tory (Dewsbury), No. 39, Fratres J. Wordsworth, P. P. Constable, F. W. Prince of Wales, our Grand Master," which was most warmly received, as Reuss, T. Pickles, and G. Heaton ; from De Furnival Preceptory (Sheffield), also the third— '* The Great Prior and Officers of the Great Priory of Eng- No. 36, Fratres J. Shaw, Prov. Constable ; from Fidelity Preceptory (Leeds), land and Wales "—on whose behal f Captain N. G. PHILIPS replied, and No. 114, Fratres H. C. Pickersgill , Rev. W. C. Lukis, P., J. Dyson , R. expressed his regret at the unavoidable absence of Lord Lathom and Col. W. Moore, P., J. Quarterman , J. Deacon , W. F. Smithson , Prov. Con- Gierke, the Great Prior and the Great Sub-Prior respectively. stable, and W. H. Backinson . The Province of Northumberland and Sir Knights General BROWNRIGG , and the Rev. j . S. BROWNRIGG, and Durham was represented by Fratres T. G. Armstrong, E.P. Royal Kent; others took part in the remaining toasts. H. Hotham, Past Sub. Prior ; Jas. Monks, Sub. Prior ; Adam Winlaw, " The Grand Master and Officers of the Grand Encampment of the P. Royal Kent; R. L. Armstrong, Royal Kent; T. M. Barron , P. St. United States " was responded to in most eloquent terms by the orator of Wilson E. P. St. Cuthbert ; C. D. Hill Drury, St. Cuthbert. Cuthbert ; S. , the American Pilgrims, Sir Knig ht the Hon. J AS. H. H OPKINS, Past G.M. From Antient York Preceptory (Hull) were Fratres Walter Reynolds, P., T. '' The V.E. Prov. Priors and Officers of Provincial Priories " induced Thompson , P., W. Gillett , W. Coysh, and T. Weatherill ; from Jacques de the veteran Sir Knight POWELL to speak on the eventful past of the Baldwyn Molay (Liverpool), Frater E. Pierpoint; from St. Arnaud (Worcester), Preceptory, quoting from the American author, Bro. Cross, in proof of his Frater W. B. Williamson ; from Albert, Frater S. Scott Young; from interesting sketch of Knight Templary, particularly in Bristol. Geoffrey de Bouillin (Scarbro'); Frater R. Y. Powley , from Jerusalem, Sir Knight H UGHAN proposed " The E.C., Officers, and Members , of Frater J. Chadwick ; from St. Joseph's, Frater F. W. Lean P.; besides Mary Commandery, Philadel phia, U.S.A.," and coupled with that toast several other English Fratres who, having failed to sign the attendance (by Sir Knight Col. MacLiver's desire, as also his own) the name of Sir book, left no record of their names. The American Fratres present were : Kni ght C. E. Meyer, alluding in terms of the warmest praise to the devo- ' Chas. E. Meyer, Grand Recorder of Pennsylvania; Hon. ]. H. Hopkins, tion , zeal, and ability displayed by that distinguished American frater in P.G.M. of the United States ; D. Sutter, P. Mary, John L. Young, 36; relation to the interests of his commandery and to the Craft generally. P. Mary, Edwd. Perry, Corinthian Chasseur, Shaw ; P. 36; 53; J. Mary was now virtually number one in the United States, and its fame was Hutchinson , 32; C. F. Beatty ; P. Clinton, New York ; W. S. Perry, world wide, as it deserved to be. Kadosh (Bishop of Iowa) ; John Sartain , Kadosh ; C. Matthews, jun., P. Sir Knight MEYER followed with a most interesting account A. A. of the Mary, 36; J. Beavan, Pittsburg, 1; C. W. Packer, P. Mary, 36; Masonic rites as practised in the United States, and more especiall Landis hia y in , Mary, 36; Joseph Fling, Philadel p , 2; Richard Hey ; Daniel Pennsylvania, and most gratefully and felicitously expressed, on behalf of K. S Dieu le Veut, McCauley, Mary, and E. pry, 45; J. 36; the Pilgrims, their appreciation of the efforts of their English brethren and B. Spencer, Corinthian Chasseau, The American visitors attended 53. fratres to entertain them, wher'er they journeyed, whether at Edinburgh, in their uniforms, and , entering last, were duly saluted and responded. The York, or elsewhere. He remembered most thankfully the noble banquet throne having been taken b Frater T. B. Whytehead, P., Comp, Blenkin- y J. tendered them in 1878 by Bro. George Kenning, and now the splendid sop of Newcastle was introduced , and was received and installed a Knight reception given them by the Eminent Prior of the Baldwyn Preceptory of the Order Frater S. Cumberland P., acting as Sub-Marshal. At the , J. , (who, with his friends had left their Bristol homes and travelled so many conclusion of the ceremonies the arch of steel was formed, and the American miles to do them honour) would be held in remembrance visitors as one of the retired, followed by the Priors of Provinces, Grand Officers, and most valued compliments out of the many conferred upon them as a Eng lish visitors, and the preceptory was closed. Com- mandery. Sir Knight Meyer then asked the E. Preceptor to accept a jewel An adjournment was then made to the Cathedral, where the ladies had worn by Commanders in the United States, as a visible token of their been conveyed appre- in carriages from the hotel, and the knights having been ciation, and on placing the handsome decoration on that brother' seated on the south side of the choir, which had been reserved for them s breast, , the manifestations of enthusiastic applause by the fratres will not soon be evensong was said, after which a special Te Deum was sung by the choir, by forgotten by those privileged to take part in the proceedings. permission of Bro. the Dean of York. An offertory was taken , amounting Sir Knight Col. M AC LIVER replied in very kind terms, expressing to £8, in aid of the restoration of the St. Cuthbert window, and at the his surprise, and at the same time his hearty appreciation of the gift. His conclusion of the service Bro. D. Naylor gave an organ recital, embracing allusions to the noble position attained by the Mary " Marche Commandery were Religieuse," G. A. Guilmant, and "Allegro Vivace," from the applauded, and the intimation that ere long he might again visit their symphony in G C. M. Widor; and carriages once more took the shores , by to receive another fraternal reception was gladly heard by the American American visitors to their hotel, where they had a couple of hours breathing brethren. Throughout the speeches and not time. , forgetting the " elegant repast," everything went off " as smooth as a glove," and Sir Knight MacLiver At p.m. the Lord Mayor of York, Sir Terry, and the Lady must 7 Joseph feel satisfied that his numerous guests were most thoroughly pleased. Mayoress held a reception in the Grand State Room of the Mansion House, ?P Q at 7.30 a procession was formed, headed by the Lord Mayor with Mrs. C. E. Meyer, and Frater C. E. Meyer with the Lady Mayoress, preceded by the Sword and Mace, to the Guildhall , where a banquet was given by THE HISTORY OF THE ROYAL MASONIC INSTI- Ancient Ebor Preceptory. During the entry into the Guildhall " Yankee TUTION FOR GIRL S ¦^uuuie was played, and during the banquet and at intervals, in the FROM ITS ORIGIN, 1788, TO ITS CENTENARY, 1888. evening, glees and songs were sung by Bro. J. E. Wilkinson 's York Quar- lt iv, % .°* ^" Sample, P.P.G.O., accompany ing at the piano. Many of Hie English visitors named above, with their ladies, were present, and the But satisfactory as it is to know that Bro. the Chevalier Ruspini American guests numbered between 40 and 50, altogether making up a was a man of eminence in his profession and the founder and member Party of about no. The of many Masonic lodges, it is as the kindly and humane brother, as toast of " The ¦ Queen " was proposed by the LORD M AYOR who presided. " the Institutor " of our Girls' School, and, as a consequence, as virtu- ally the originator of all those splendid Charities which confer such COLONEL MACLIVER ' S ENTERTAINMENT OF undying fame on the Order of Freemasons in this country, that wc THE MARY COMMANDERY K.T. PILGRIMS. love to regard him. His professional skill brought him the patronage of Royalty, and his membership of many lodges gave him more A remarkable gathering of Knights Templars from England and influence than usually falls to the lot of an individual brother. It is . merica took place at the Holborn Restaurant on Monday, the 25th inst., possible that without this Royal patronage and Masonic influence " response to the invitation issued by Col . MacLiver, the E.P. of the famous lie mi ht not have attemp aldwyn Preceptory, Bristol. The E. Preceptor was supported by Sir g ted the achievement with which his name 'grits W. A. F. Powell, Prov. Prior of Bristol and Gloucester ; Pierrepont must ever be associated ; but, after all, the chief merit belonging to r 's, the respected Prov. G. Sec, and nine other members, all hailing Bro. Ruspini is that having secured his opportunities , he turned Hi A °r'st0' precep tory, who had expressly journeyed to London to meet them to such admirable account. Another might have been content ine American fratres. with the patronage that brought him wealth, and the influence which gave him weight in our councils. Bro. Ruspini appears to have con- 1 he Annual, or General, Committee held their first meeting at the sidered that his greater influence necessitated his undertaking still Thatched House Tavern, St. James's, on the 13th June, Avhen the moro important duties than any he had previously essayed, and the Rules and Regulations, etc., as intended for publication, Avere read, need of some provision -for the daughters of indigent Masons being and certain members of . the Committee Avere invited to examine and recognised on all sides', that he might adventure upon some scheme correct the proof sheets. Mr. James Allen, Secretary , Avas appointed for establishing a permanent home for the female offspring of his Collector of Subscriptions and Contributions, and, on the motion of poorer brethren. It was a worthy conception, and well calculated to the Treasurer, it Avas agreed to appoint Trustees as " Guardians of enlist the sympathy of the Craft. Many leading lodges and Masons the Property " of the Institution, and " to receive the Security from at once promised their support. The Duchess of Cumberland the Treasurer and Collector," the folloAving being nominated and graciously accepted the office of Patroness. The Duke of Cumber- unanimously elected as such, namely, Lord Macdonald, James Hesel- land, our illustrious Grand Master, the Prince of Wales, and the tine, James Galloway, William Addington, and William Birch. On Dukes of York and Gloucester gave the plan their patronage, and, the 5th July the first Quarterly Court Avas held at the St. Alban's having regard to the character of the proposed Institution, it Avas Tavern, under the presidency of Bro. B. Ruspini. On this occasion resolved " to solicit the favour of those Ladies who should condescend three girls Avere recommended as candidates for admission, and to become Governesses, to inspect into the ceconomy of the house, the brethren charged Avith the correction of the proof sheets having the education of the children, and into all matters relative to their completed their task, it Avas resolved that the Rules and Regulations various employments ; and that they would vouchsafe to communicate be at once printed. The question of taking a house for the pur- to the Committee such observations as might seem necessary to for- poses of the School was then considered, but after some discussion ward the purposes of this Institution ; thus adding to the liberality it Avas agreed to hold a Special General Meeting on the following of their contributions the kind ofiice of training young female minds, Thursday, the 10th July instant, for the purpose of settling a business destitute of parental care and attention, to Industry and Virtue, to of such importance. And Avhen the day came round and the brethren social, moral, and religious Duties." Contributions were generousl y Avere assembled, Bro. Heseltine, who Avas in the chair, suggested a subscribed, and the scheme having been solemnly inaugurated on the second postponement in order that the Governors might knoAV fully the 25th March, 1788, steps were taken at an early date with, a view to nature and extent of the liabilities they Avere undertaking. HoAveVer, preparing the necessary organisation and obtaining suitable premises. it Avas at length resolved at a further Special Meeting on the 16th • On the 14th May following a select Committee of the subscribers July, that a house at Little Chelsea, belonging to a Mr. Lochee, should and promoters met at Freemasons' Tavern, under the presidency of be taken, at a yearly rental of £84, on the understanding that Mr. Bro. James Galloway, a strong friend of the proposed School, those Lochee should fit up and repair it under the inspection of a Surveyor present being Bros. William Addington, the Rev. W. Peters, James to be appointed by the Committee. The selection appears to have Heseltine, James Bottomley, Thomas Dunckerley, B. Ruspini, T. Ogle, been a costly one. A Committee was appointed to vieAV the premises and James Allen, Secretary pro temp. On this occasion, after a num- and see what repairs and alterations were necessary, and some pro- ber of letters and papers had. been read and ordered to be referred to gress had been made, when, at a Committee Meeting held at the the General Meeting of the Governors, it was resolved unanimously, Thatched House Tavern, on the 14th October folloAving, the Secre- " That Thursday, the 22nd instant, be the day appointed for a tary announced " that he yesterday received a letter from Mr. General Meeting of the Subscribers, and that Circular Letters be GalloAvay at Windsor Great Lodge inforaiing him that the Patroness sent to them, and also publicly advertised, to meet at Freemasons' Avas extremely dissatisfied Avith the taking of Mr. Lochee's House, Tavern precisely at 12 o'clock on that day." It was also agreed that and recommended that Mr. Lochee be treated Avith for breach of con- Bros. Galloway, Peters, and Ruspini should Avait on the noblemen tract and the agreement cancelled ; that he had communicated the and others whose names appeared " in the original printed List as contents of the letter to the Treasurer ( Bro. Ruspini), and had Presidents, to obtain their ansAver relatiA-e to a continuance of their AATote to Mr. GalloAvay by express, that rather than incur Her Royal Support as such ; " after Avhich the Committee adjourned sine die. Highness's displeasure, the Treasurer would take the House upon It is to be regretted that no account has been preserved of the himself, and immediately remove the Inscription Board, &o." He steps preliminary to the above meeting, and that " the original further stated " that he had that instant received Mr. GalloAvay s printed List " referred to is not forthcoming ; not so much on account of AnsAver, Avherein The Duchess commanded him to say that she the help they Avould give us in our attempt to elucidate the early history could not retract Her Objection to the House, but altho' Her = the School—for this there is ample material in the minutes, Avhich Royal Highness so strongly objects, she will not take upon her begin on the aforesaid 14th May, 1788, and folloAV on thence both to decide, but leaves it to the determination of the Committee." regularly and consecutively—but because it is impossible to be too What may haA*e been the nature of her Royal Highness's ivell informed about the early stages of a foundation whicli has been objections does not appear. At a meeting held on the 21st productive of such amazing benefits. HoAvever, we may reasonably October, " pursuant to adjournment from the 14th Instant ," Mr. infer as regards the printed List, that the inquiries made by Bro. GalloAvay explained fully their foundation, and Mr. Broderip added Ruspini and the tAvo brethren associated Avith him as to the that, in consequence thereof , " Mr. Ruspini had resolved to Cancel the noblemen and gentlemen mentioned therein being prepared to Agreement with Mr. Lochee if it could be done on any reasonable continue their services as Presidents Avere satisfactory. On the terms ; " and that in consequence he and Mr. Spicer, as representing appointed 22nd May " the First General Meeting of the Sub- Mr. Ruspini, had had an interview Avith Mr. Lochee, who had at scribers " Avas held at the Freemasons' Tavern, as arranged. length consented to the agreement being cancelled, on condition that Bro. James GalloAvay again presided , and the minutes of the he (Mr. Lochee) " should retain the thirty pounds already paid him Special Committee having been read and approved , and " the for fixtures, &c. And that thirty-five pounds more should be paid him printed Plan, Rules, Regulations, &c," having been read and " re- for his damages and disappointment," he at the same time promising ferred to a Committee to be revised and reported," steps were at once to " continue his annual subscription of five guineas to the Charity." taken for the appointment of a G eneral Committee and the Officers. The expenses thus uselessly incurred, Avhich amounted to con- After some debate it was agreed as regards the former " that the siderably more than the sums stated above, Avere in the end defrayed Grand Officers for the time being and Provincial Grand Masters, not by the Governors, the Committee having very properly indemnified exceeding twenty in the Avhole, and tAventy Governors should compose Bro. Ruspini from all loss in the matter, and the objection of the the Annual Committee, but if the number of Grand Officers amounted Royal Patroness proving, as Ave have seen, insuperable, no other to more, the Governors to be then increased in proportion." Bro. course remained to the Committee than to recommence then* search B. Ruspini having been elected Treasurer for the current year, and for a suitable house. Ultimately, on information furnished hy Bro. James Allen, Secretary, Bro. Heseltine, the Grand Treasurer , Dr. De Yalangin, one in Somers Place East* was engaged, under a " rose and informed the meeting that the Hall Committee most Avil- yearly tenancy at a rental of £35 per annum, and the necessary lingly granted the use of the Hall for the intended Concert for the fittings and arrangements for the reception of 15 children Avere at benefit of the Royal Cumberland Free Mason School, and Avarmly ex- once undertaken and completed to the satisfaction of the Committee. pressed his Ideas of the just Praise which was due to Mr. Ruspini for (To be continued). his great Merit m projecting this Institution, and for the indefati g- of the able Pains he had taken to bring it to its present rapid crisis, and * Described in the Minutes as being " in the New Road, afc the back Duke of Bedford' s; " and in the account of the Institution in the article in the concluded by moving that the Thanks of this Meeting be given to Mr. Freemasons' Magazine already noticed, as " in the New Road, leading from B. Ruspini, the humane and benevolent Proj ector and Worthy Treas- Tottenbam-court-road to Islington," the same locality being evidently intended urer elect, which was carried Nem. Con. Avith loud applause." A simi- in both descriptions. lar vote of thanks having been joaid to Bro. Galloway " for his polite and impartial conduct " in the chair, the folloAA'ing Avere " nominated Ari'RENTiCE PILLAR is the so-called and well-known pillar in the Chapel of has members of the Annual Committee for the present year," namely :— Rosslyn Castle, N.B., with which an old Scottish Masonic legend long been linked. The pillar has been described as a fluted shaft, " The Rt. Honble. Lord Macdonald, James GalloAvay, Esq., Jas. follows : Hull ton with a floral garland wreathed around it. The legend is as , Esq., G. W. Carring , Esq., Wm. Beard, Esq., Thos, BidAvell, The Master Mason had to go away, some say" to Rome, for some Esq., Henry Spicer, Esq., Jas. Wybourn, Esq., Wm. Robinson, Esq., F. nuroose connected with the olans ot building". Durine* his absence, H. Barthelemon, Esq., Mr. Chas. Savignac, B. Ruspini, Esq., Wm, which was prolonged , a clever apprentice , a widow 's son, either fro m Addington, Esq., Wm. Birch, Esq., MattAAc Bloxam, Esq., Henry the plans or by his own genius, carved and completed the pillar out Holland, Esq., Thos. Iiammersley, Esq., Jas. Lucadou, Esq., Francis of the solid stone. When the master returned and found the pillar erected, Broderip, Esq. he was so jealous of the success of his apprentice that he killed hirn with one blow on the forehead bv a heavy setting: maul. To prove this " And the following Gentlemen, AA*1IO had voluntarily offered their heads Advice Attendance and Medicines Gratis legend to be a fact , visitors to the spot are still shown three carved , , , , viz. :— apprentice's with a " Dr. A. H. Kenned Dr. De Valaiigin in the eastern part of the chapel , the master's, the y, , Physicians ; Jno. Phillips, mark on his forehead , and the mother's. Some, however, believe tna Esq., and T. Ogle, Esq., Surgeons ; and Mr. Boys, do. ; Jas. Farmer, these three heads are mystical, and are meant to point to a wel l -know Esq., Apothecaiy." legend of our order, familiar to all our Master Masons. If so, this is a Having completed this portion of the arrangements, the General undesigned evidence to the antiquity of Freemasonry and its traditions. ^ Meeting adjourned sine die. Kenning' s Cyclopaedia of Freemasonry . NOTES ON THE MINUTE BOOK OF AN * Rule IX. The words in Brackets were in the original VICTORIAN JUBILEE FESTIVAL OF EARLY ATHOL LODGE. Rules but subsequently struck out. THE DOMATIC LODGE, No. 177.
In the old Minute Book of No. 20 (Ancients) constituted If any Br. in the Lodge curse , swear, lay or offer to The members of the Domabc Lodge are to be congratu- gth July, 1753, the following " Prayer " and " Rules and lay wasers or use any Reproachful Language in deroga- lated on another of those successful gatherings which now Orders " are given, which I venture to re-produce on tion of ffioSs "Maine and corruption of good manners, or seems to be an inseparable accompaniment to the ordinary account of their peculiarities and also of their early date. Intrupt any Officer while speaking, shall be fin 'd at the lodge work of the year. Thanks to their excellent Trea- Discretion of the Master & Majority. surer, Bro. G. Everett, the members, with their families and The " Prayer " was written on the first leaf of the XL Minute Book, and the " Rules and Orders " on the right- friends , have enjoyed one of those exceptionall y happy If any Member of this Lodge come disguis'd in Licquor he days which are a present pleasure and a still more hand side of the next eleven folios—viz., 2 to 12 inclusive, shall be admonish'd by the Mastr. for the first offence for the left-hand side being blank. These Rules and Orders , pleasant memory. Kempton Park, which was again the a 2d. offence he shal l be fin'd one shillg., for the 3d. he place selected, is one of the were regularly agreed to on 2nd October, 1753, the mem- most delightful spots for a shall be excluded without Certif ycate or Benefit from the gathering of this kind, and leaves nothing to be desired. bers from time to time signif ying' their approval by affixing Grand. their'signatures in the Minute Book. Lodge and reported to the Its delightful scenery, its well kept lawns, and its luxurious XII. arrangements for the comfort of visitors A PRAYE R TO BE REPEATED AT THE MAKING were fully described AH Fines, dues, &c, that shall or may become due to the in our account of last year s outing, and moreover, are OF A NEW BROTHER. Lodge shall be paid the 3d. Lodge night after they become well known to thousands who O God the author of every good and perfect gift and the journey thither from time to due, Otherwise the Transg ressor shall have no Vote in the time to join in the more exciting pastime of racing Grand Architect of the Universe, we thy servants truely and Lodge and if not clear'd on St. 3obn ' s day shall be ex- coursing. But those who had the piivilege of spending a sensible 06 our own unworthiness, approach thy Divine Ma- cluded. comparatively quiet day on Tuesday, jesty, humbly Beseeching Thee to bless and protect , and the igth inst., had u* XIII. no reason to regret the absence of those more exhilarating all those who with the Secrets of Masonry endeavour to un- That on a Lodge Night in the Master's absence a Past scenes. I'he first arrivals were earl fou/d and practise the Mysteries of Godliness and Christi- y on the ground, and Mastr. may take his place and in his absence by the Senr. the Committee had taken care that there should be no lack anity, Grant us Thy Presence in this and all our Under- Warden and in his absence by the .Junr. Warden, and in of entertainment from the start takings, confirm our choice of this Thy servant, and that to the finish. the absence of all the Officers the Members according to A military band was there with their cheerful strains he may in all things live as becomes A M ASON , give him Seniority and Merritt shall fill the absent officers places, &c, and their bright unitorms to the spiri t of Wisdom to avoid the evil and to chuse Ihe give colour to the picture. And all absent officers on Keg'ular Lodge nights or other- Christy Minstrels, Punch and Jud y shows, and perform- good, fhe spirit of meekness and forbearance and of wise dul y summon d shall be tin d a discretional fine over ing dogs Brotherl , kept the younger portion of the assembly y love and charity, Strengthen him against all and above the common fine of Private Members.j- merry, and seemed not Temptations that he may ever be able to subdue hW Pas- altogether without interest to f Rule XIII. This rule was amended as follows : the elders. Bro. Stiles exerted himself to the utmost sions, and adorn us all with the spiri t of Zeal for thy glory, " April the 7th Amendment on the opposite during the day in taking and fervency in Thy worship, that we may not use our '754 photographic groups of the " agreed that each absent officer (viz., large assemblies on the Grand Stand, and smaller Freedom in Christ as a Cloke of Maliciousness, but in all " Master and Wardens) on proper Lodge nights or gatherings in the flowe r gardens. our thoughts words & actions so square our lives within At four o'clock, all with " otherwise duly Summon 'd) be fin 'd as follows that one consent, and with little or no persuasion, repaired to the compass of Thy comandmentsas becomes the Servants " is to say, The Master shall be fin'd is. 6d., each the Pavilion, where a dinner of Christ Thy Son our Lord. Amen. was laid by Messrs. Bertram. " Warden one shilling. The open doors on all sides of the building admitted the RULES AND ORDERS. " This method to be held in full force Virtue during grateful breeze, and the lively strains of the band, which I. " the continuance .of this Lodge." was stationed on the lawn. The W.M., Bro. Simner, That a Lodge of Free & Accepted Antient Masons be X1III. occupied the chair, and, after full justice had been don e to held at the Hampshire Hog, in Goswell Strt., London (or That the Mastr. have full power and authority to call a the spread, the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were pro- elsewhere), on the ist & 3d Monday of each Month, Lodge of Emmergency when all the Mems. are to attend posed and duly honoured. And that such Lodge consist of One Master, Two Wardens, on proper summons. The Queen and the Craft," given by the WORSHIPFUL Two Deacons, and a Tyler, with as many Members as the XV. M ASTER in terms of affection to the person of our Sovereign Master and Majority shall think proper -.—that all the that the Box, Mon ey, and Furniture of this Lodge be in and loyalty to the Throne, met with a hearty response. Brethren do appear in decent apparrel with proper Cloathing the care of some Responsable Bror. as the Master and No less loyally and heartily was the toast of " The Prince and obey the M astr, and observe a good decorum while Brethren shall think sufficient, And the Money be disposed and Princess of Wales and the rest of the Royal Family," the Lodge is engaged in what is Serious and Solemn, other- off for the advancement of the Lodge & Benefit of the proposed by Bro. PRICE, who referred to the real interest wise the Transgressor shall not sit in the Lodge with the Brethren. the M.W.G.M. took in Freemasonry, and the personal consent of the Mastr. and Majority. XVI. attention he gave to even the smallest details connected II. The Secretary shall keep a Regular Registery of all the with his office. That the Lodge meet at the Hours hereafter mention 'd, members according to the Form laid down for the same Next came the toast of " The Visitors," which, the WOR- viz., from the 25th of March to the ioth of Septr. at 7 and proper minutes of the Transactions (that are proper to SHIPFUL M ASTER said, was the most important on the o'clock in the Evening, and sit until Ten , and from the ioth be wrote) and the same to be laid before the Grand once a list. l'hey gave one and all a hearty welcome, and were of Septr. a'oresd., to the 25th of March following, from 6 Quarter if Requir 'd. especiall y glad to see their meeting graced by the presence until 9 o'clock, and if any memr. be absent one hour after XVII. of so many ladies. the time of Meeting shall be fin'd 1 penny, and if absent That no disputes arise between any Breth ren in the Lodge, The task of responding was placed in the hands of Bro. the whole Night or time of business shall be fin'd 2 pence, but if any dispute shou'd happen out of the Lodge con - ALLISON, who replied in a very humourous speech . The except such absentee be sick, in confindment , or three cerning Masonry or otherwise (which they can't decide quotation ne said from Shakespeare on the toast list was miles from the place of meeting, and that all such fines be between themselves) to prevent vexatious law suits, such from the "Taming of the Shrew "—" Well you have put in the Box. disputes or controversies shall be laid before the Lodge and come upon us in a very happy time," and they were ex- III. there decided if possiable, but in case such Brethren shall periencing a happy time, although unaccompanied with That the Mastr. be chose by Ballot, viz., the Wardens not agree the Master shall order his Secretary to take the excitement ot racing. The Domatic Lodge had exer- shall stand Candidates the Lodge Night before each St. Minutes of such disputes, &c, and lay the same before cised a wise discretion in accepting the generous invitation 3oftn 's day, and the Cands. withdraw from the Lodge while the Grand at their next Meeting, when such Brethren are of the Directors of Kempton Park, where they could enjoy every free Member gives his vote in favour of him he to attend and ag ree as the Grand shall order, but in case ail the beauties of the country with all the conveniences of deems most worthy. Each free Memr. having one Vote & such Bros, will not then agree to the decision of the Grand , a London Hotel—and the privilege of coming away from the M astr. two. When done the Cands. shall be calt'd in, such Bros, shall have no Certificate, for ever excluded and that hotbed of commerce and crime—London—even for a and the Mastr. declare him duly elected who hath the deem 'd unworthy of the Society. day was a privilege to be thankful for. He hoped to be Majority ; then the Mastr. elect shall nominate his Wardens XVIII. present in as pleasant a company on many future occasions. with the aforesd. proceedings, and Deacons according to That the Master and Brethren of this Lodge have full Bro. B INCKES, in proposing the health of the W.M., Seniority, and a Secretary and all Master /IDasons. power to make amend or explain these or such other By- said, that although they met under the auspices of the IIII- laws, Rules, and Orders as the shall think most proper & lodge, the proceedings were not conducted according to That the Master & Wards, do attend the Grand Lodge on convenient for the good of this Lodge and the Craft in the regular routine. He had no hesitation in accepting the every first Wednesday of every month at the usual hours, general. But first to lay such amendments or additions duty of submitting to them that toast. The reputation and at all other times on proper notice when Business re- before the Grand (for the benefit of the Regular Antient which attached to the W.M. and the lod Quire ge over which he , and therein to transact all matters relateing to this Lodges) and leave Copies of the same if requir'd. presided, was obtained by merit and good work, and the Lodge as full and truely as if we, the whole body, were XIX. name, fame, and reputation of the Domatic Lodge had there presen t. That every new Mason thall pay the Tyler One Shilling, been added to by their support of the Charities which, and every Mason who enter's as a Member 6 Pence, and under Bro. Simner's rule, occupied a leading position And if any Member refuse to serve any of the iaforesd . amongst London lodges. Offices the Tyler take particular care not to admitt any Visiter a shall be fin 'd as follows, viz., the Master 5 shills., second who doth not belong to a Regular Antient Lodge. Bro. SIMNER briefly returned thanks, and expressed each Wardn. and Secretary two shills., each Deacon one the pleasure he, in common with the members of the shilling, and to be fined the same if they don XX. 't serve 'Rules lodge felt that tbe efforts made for the comfort of the visitors *U 1 time 1 M e Reasons mention'd in the That these & Orders be read by the Secretary or had been successful. 2dJO i " * ^"P ^ * some other Bror. by the Masters Order. To every New Rule. That the Master and Brethren meet on every St. The toast of "The Ladies " was next proposed, and yo6n day to dine together between the Hours of 12 and Member and otherwise as Occasion shall Require in the Bro. George Price two1 Lodge. undertook the duty of responding, which, 0 clock, and that each Memr. pay 2 shills. the Lodge jud ging from the app lause which t"ght XXI. greeted his efforts from before each St. Sobit's day towards defraying the the ladies present was satisfactorily performed. charges of the Festival, that the Wardens be appointed as lhat whatever is acted or spoke in this Lodge shall not he I he Directors of Kempton Park discours'd nor Mentioned out of this Lodge to any Person were next thanked, and , to Transact a11 matters Relateing to the Feast, the toast, as a matter of course, was connected with the H u e nevv whatsoever except the present Members of this Lodge A ,, Officers beinstall'd immadiately after Dinner, name of our genial Bro. George Everett, who had again and all Visiters who dine In this Lodge on said days shall aforesd. under the Penalty of One shillg. for the First used his influence with Pay offence and Double for the 2nd and trible for the , &c his brother directors to secure the 2. 6 for Dinner. 3rd use of the park for that day's entertainment. , VL XXH. Dancing commenced Tinat. about 7 o'clock in the Pavilion, and on each Lodge Night every Memr. pay one shilling If a Complaint be brought against a Br. by another and be was kept up until the special train left. and put 2 pence in the Box ; that the Wardn. keep found Guilty he shall stand to the Determination of the an Junr. Visitors : Bro. A. Simner, W.AL , and Mrs. Simner, Bro. exact account of the Reckoning, and acquaint the Body Lodge. But if a Complaint be brought against a Bror. H. j. Chapman vhen , S.W., and Mrs. Chapmon, Bro. R. Har- all are in, and upon his neglegence or omission he wherein the Accuser can 't support his complaint to Con- vey, J.W., and Mrs . Harvey, snail be Bro. G. Everett, P.M., and answerable for the Difficiency. viction such Person shall Forfeit such penalty as the person Treas., and Mrs. Everett, The Misses Delia, Alberta, and VI1- so accused shou 'd have forfeited had he been Really con- Birdie Everett, Miss Annie Clark, woM vVisiter • Mr. Peall, Mr. W. J. to be admitted after the Hour of 9 o'clock (nor victed on such Complaint. and Mr. E. N. Everett, Mr. and Mrs. S. H. Hyde, Miss « any time) (without the Master's leave), and if admitted ^\^\in. Pollie Hyde M , Miss Elizabeth Hyde, Mr. W. J. and Mrs. J\ . Pa3f equal with the Mems. Nor shall any Bror. be If any Member of this Lodge withdraw and Form a Lodge Innes, Mr. Innes, jun., and Miss Maud lanes Mr. and aumitted a , Second time that doth not belong to a Regular without Leave and Irregularly Make Masons, they shall Mrs. H. Martin, Mrs. Rapley, Mrs. Rogers, Mrs. Coles, 0<3ge Wltil he has enter'd himself a Member of not be admitted (no not as Visiters) in any Lodge (tho. Mrs. Winser «jnan AntientAr , Mr. and Mrs. Allison, Miss Winter, Lodge as aforesd., and his name Register'd in the Brethre n so made may be allow 'd) until they make full Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Blake -¦"- uiano. , Bro. John Barnett, Lodg Book. satisfaction , Render .a good Reason and due Submission bro. and Mrs. A. Nagle, Bro. and Mrs. Trodd, Mr. and A . VIII. for their offence. Mrs. Archer, Bro. and Mrs. erson Jowett, Miss Fl eming, Mrs. ""[ P desireous of being made a Mason shall be re- XXIV. Mould, Mr. and Mrs. Renton, Bro. and Mrs. Wardley and 81.. i ? dge N'8ht before his making' by a Member of That no Mason be admitted to Visit this Lodge but Miss Wardley, Bro. T. Morris, Sec, and iVUs. Mortis, Bro. a "d if not wel1 known sha be farther reported . such as are Master Masons, least we hinder or distroy the N. Salmon, S.D., and Mrs. Salmon Bro. purrell to th P'rand " , J . E. S , n1a „ r" Secretary, with his name, Occupation , and Harmony of Working Master Masons. J.D., Bro. T. B. Goodfellow, D.C, Bro. R. Hewetson, aoooe, with the the S intended time of his makeing that XXV. W.S., Bro. E. A. G. smich, A. W.S., and Mrs. Smith , Bro. (s, i*vcreta ry may make a strict enquiry into his Charader And- if any Member of this Lodge be guilt W.J. erguson a y of any t' , P.M., Bro. F. Kent, P.M., Bro. J. Wil- lin ' ' PPr°v;d off) shall pay £1 . 5-one pound five shil- Misdemeanor not specified in the aforesd. Rules and ling, jun., P.M., Bro. H. N. Price, I.P.M., Bro. McLean, 0n mo,ety J. Brnr f t° be spent as a Wellcome to the New Orders he or they shall be Dealt with at the Discretion of P.M., and Mrs. McLean, Bro. J. Sadler Wood, P.M., Geo. LrX„ ,the other Part t0 be P«t m ye Chest of this the Lodge. Gardner, P.M. 2012, and Miss Gardner, Mr. Edwards, anc at h!s •JZM' l making shall Cloath the Lodge if re- Torquay, 20th July, 1887. j NO. LANE. Mr. Costello, Bro. and Mrs. VV. Lake, Bro. and Mrs. H. n Enter'd sha11 be Registered in the Grand Hollingsworth, Bro. and Mrs. Duff LodgeB k , Bro. and Miss Binckes, Bro. and Mrs. Ball , Bro. Stiles , Bro. Knott, The Pegasus Lodge, No. 2205 (Temple Yacht Bro. R. Harvey, Bro. F. Smith ny Club), , Bro. Magee, Bro. and 'his Fason ,s desireous of becoming a Member of was consecrated at the Clarendon Hotel, Graves- Mrs. Peacock, Bro. Berredoth, Mrs. and Miss Berre- LrJi e sha end, on Wednesday abovP rI* „ " be reported a Lodge night before as last, by the R.W. the Prov. G.M. of cloth, Mr. and Mrs. Pears, Bro. Locksley, and Mrs. =£? BalIoted Kent, into ' *,„ r? for and when admitted shal l pay [2s. 6d. Earl Amherst. Bro. A. Tisley was installed as the and Miss Locksley . Re p f° and*J one shilling to «*e Grand Secretary for VV.M.; Bro. Chauffourier, S.W.; and G. E. Stembridge, Col. Shadwell H. Clerke, G. Sec and Bro. Richard Eve g'stenngff ist r -\ him- as , to the Number of this Lodge. J.W. A report will appear in our next. G. Treas., sent letters regretting inability to be present. MASONIC INSTITUTION ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION " MASONIC FACTS ROYAL FOR BOYS. AND FOR GIRLS. WOOD GREEN, LONDON , N. ST. JOHN'S H ILL, BATTERSEA RISE, S.W. FICTIONS," OFFICE : 6, FREEMASONS' HALL, W.C. COMPRISING A NEW THEORY OF THE O R IGIN CHIEF PATRONESS : GRAND PATRON : OF THE " ANCIENT " GR AND LODGE. HER M AJEST Y THE QUEEN. Now IN PREPARATION HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN. PATRON AND PRESIDENT : PRESIDENT : By H. SADLER, H.R.H. the PRINCE OF WALES, Tyler and Sub-Librarian of the Grand Lodge of HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS THE PRINCE OF WALES, Grand K.G., &c, M.W.G.M. K.G., M.W.G.M. England. GRAND PATRONESS : About 200 Pages, Demy-Octavo, with Illustrations, Seals, H.R.H. THE PRINCESS OF WALES. Autographs, &c. Viscount EBRINGTO N , M.P., Price to Subscribers, 6s. ; Carriage Free in the R.W. Provincial Grand Master of Devon, United Kingdom, 6s. 6d. FOUNDED 1788. Has kindly consented to preside at the Prospectus and Specimen Page can be had at the Office of CENTENARY CELEBRATION , 1888. 90th ANNIVERSARY FESTIVA L The Freemason. To be held in June, 1888. The Subscription List of the above-named Brethren willing to act as Stewards on the above impor- Further Particulars will be duly announced . work will be closed on the 31st August next. tant occasion will greatly oblige by sending in their names Shoul d any copies remain unsold after publi- as early as convenient. The services of Brethren as Stewards are earnestly solicited. cation, the price will be 7/6 each. F. R. W. HEDGES, Sec. FREDERICK BINCKES (P.G. Stwd.), V.-Pat., 5, Freemasons' Hall, W.C. 6, Freemasons' Hall, W.C, Secretary. JOHN GOW, SECOND EDITION. ENLARGED and REVISED. 29th June, 1SS7. t$J** NEW BROAD ST., E.C. Station). ^.•q (.Outside Railway 1 •nrtflUjS " HONEY LANE MARKET, CHEAFSIDE. ' A BRIEF MASONIC RECORD a ELEC TRIC LIGHT, S^ 93, THEOBALD'S ED., HOLBORN, W.C. M or 125 BROMPTON ROAD, S.W. 01* THE c^ Permanent Temporary, -j , The IOHN GOW always has on sale the n • &y by Accumulators. f* "OV**' ¦ ONLY Safe \3 Largest Stock in London of the Very Best ^ & Reliable Method. ._.<* Quality at Lowest Prices. Barrelled Rev. T. C. SMYTH , D.D., IL.D, ^^ st />/ /v* Used by the City Companies, the Bank of Prizes and Medals.) of life, he |ilN0M-FOUl-lNC A|/ lM^l had not the power to undergo again |E€P©ETOF & jBg* C^SI3r°-T^4"^fffiI f ffi what he had under- }| |!p| y§ Estimates & Price Lists gone ; but he looked back with pleasure at the past, and for- ward with satisfaction to the future, believing that a good Hta SHMB gfifiPBl Kl work established on a sure foundation had been done, and F GUNS, RIFLES, PISTOLS, that it would last as long as Masonry held its high position S?' in the hearts and minds of Englishmen all over the globe. Craft Jlasoixrg. He thanked them for the toast, and trusted that nothing SS ' CARTRIDGES, &c., would ever interfere with the respect and esteem they now MILITARY , Free on Application. Please state requirements. ANGLO-AMERICAN LODGE (No. 2191).— had for him, for without that all the honours af office would d be to him but as sounding NEWBOND ST., LONDON , W The regular meeting of this promising' lodge was held at brass and tinkling cymbals. t AKGE B0KE 151, The I.P.M. then rose to propose ¦Sstab'tisto&lS'tS',. the Criterion , Piccadill y, S.W., on the 19th inst., when the toast of "The BIBLES. there was present the W.M., Bro. Brackstone Baker, Worshipful Master." He said no one could have watched P.G.D. ; Bros. Adolphus Clark, S.W. ; Fred Kedge, J.W. : the career of Bro. Milbourne throug h all the offices he had ' John B. Gumming, Treas. ; G. Reynolds, Sec. ; C. A. held in the lodge without feeling sure that when he assumed GEORGE SPILLER Ralph, acting as, S.D. : I. J. Woolley, J.D. : G. H. Rey- the chair they would have a Master capable in every way f nolds, I.G.; H. Wilkie Jones, D.C. ; H. W. Schartau, of doing honour to the position. Give their W.M. plenty Org.; John Skinner, Stwd.; Theo. H. Tilton, A. Harris, of work and then they would, with him, rejoice at having . M Surgeon's Optician, C. Corby, F. W. Frigout, Walter Hancock, G. P. Bertini , one so worthy to preside over them. He asked them to ¦ ¦ and F. Jackson. Visitors : Bros. H. J. Potter, 1321; S. H. show their appreciation of their W.M. by drinking the &* M 3, WIGMORE ST., W. Frigout, 171; J. B. Grieve, P.M. 1351 ; W. F. Clark and toast in bumpers, and they did . Edward Mills, 1614. The Worshi pful Master, in response, said that when he The lodge was opened in due form, and the minutes of heard Bro. Cleall flattering him as he had just done, he f* SPECTACLES. the last meeting read and confirmed. A ballot proving endeavoured to ascertain whether he, Bro. Cleall, blushed fig SHOT-PROOF unanimous in favour of Mr. Henry S. Gilli g, that gentle- or not while doing so, but, seeing no evidences of that nature about him &/ g THE— man, with Mr. Bernard J. Somers, already balloted for and , he supposed that brother meant all he £"* NEW accepted, were inititiated into the mysteries of Free- said; whether or not, he now thanked him for his kind expres- ^ masonry. The following brethren were unanimously sions, and them for their hearty reception of the toast," and § " SHOOTING, " PINCE-NEZ, elected joining members of the lodge, viz. : Bros. in response could only say that he should endeavour to carry out the duties of his office to their satisfrction BRIDGE. Alderman Pol y dore De Keyser, 21 and 1216 ; Felix H. , and S WITH RIGID Gottlieb, 2108 ; Dr. J. J. Wedgwood, J.W. 1361 and maintain , and if possible enhance, the high reputation of Or! They press the nose much less than 210S ; and Walter Hancock, 1056. the Union Waterloo Lodge. He asked them to stand by j ™* any other eye-glass. All Masonic business being ended, the lodge was closed him and give him their hearty co-operation, and help him and adjourned. to make their grand old lodge one of the first, if not the first in the south-eastern district of London. He should so endeavour to carry out the work that at the end WOOLWICH. — Union Waterloo Lodge (No. of his year of office their verdict would be delivered in two TELEG RAPHIC ADDRESSES (Inland ). 13).—The members of this grand old centenary lodge cele^ words—" well done." He again thanked them, and brated their annual festival on Wednesday, the 13th inst., resumed his seat amid rounds of cheers. For the Freemason Printing Works — by a recherche banquet at the Holborn Restaurant, at which The next toast was that of "The Installing Officer," FREEMASON, a large and distinguished body of Masons were present. and, in response, Bro. Cleall said his year of office had LONDON. The proceedings of the day commenced at the Masonic been a most eventful one, it being the centenary year of For J ewels, Clothing, Banners, and Furniture — Hall, William-street, when the W.M., Bro. A. Cleal], the lodge, and the J ubilee year of her Most Gracious opened the lodge, and after the minutes of the previous Majesty's reign. He had during that year initiated a KENNING, meeting had been confirmed, installed his successor, Bro. goodly number of candidates, and if they referred to the LONDON. John G. Milbourne, S.W. and W.M. elect, into the chair balance sheet they would find that the Charities had not of K.S. The following officers were appointed and invested been neglected, more having been contributed that year TO OUR READERS. by the W.M.—Bros. Lieut. W. Tailby, S.W.; H. Grice, than in any year of the lodge's existence. It was the rule, THE FREEMASON is published every Friday morning, price 3d., and J.W.; T. Hutton, P.M., Treas.; N. Brown, P.M., Sec. ; almost invariably, in the Woolwich district for the W.M. contains the fullest and latest information relating to Freemasonry G. B. Davis, P.M., D.C. (by proxy) ; J. F. Bell, S.D. ; to install his successor, so that in acting including Postage :— as Installing of every degree. Subscriptions, L. C. Chasteaneuf, J.D.; J. Mattey, I.G. ; VV. J. Bid- Officer he had only followed the rule. It was a difficult United States, Org. ; A. Deans A.D.C; T. A duty to perform United Kingdom. Canada, the Continent, India, China, Ceylon, good , , ppleby, G. C. , especially as it seldom occurred that one the Colonies &c. Arabia, &c. Chambers, and W. A. Anson, Stwds. At this moment had a chance of repeating it, so that if there had been 6d. Bro. F. Binckes, P.G. Swd. Br., and Secretary Boys'School, anything remiss in his work, he trusted they would overlook 13s. 6d. 15s. 6d. 17s. his shortcomings Remittances may be made in Stamps, but Post Office Orders o l was announced. He was received by the Past Masters and , knowing that he had done the work to cheques are preferred , the former payable to GEORGE KENNING , conducted to the right of the W.M., and saluted with grand the best of his ability . He thanked them for the toast, Chief Office , London , the latter crossed London loint Stock Bank. honour in recognition of the rank lately conferred upon and could assure them that in the future, as in the past, him by H.R.H. the Grand Master, and in response our he should do all in his power for the prosperity of the distinguished brother returned a hearty greeting. lodge. ©0 €axvz8TionXimt&. The usual addresses concluded the ceremony, and it was Bro. Col. E. Hughes, in responding for "The Visitors," unanimously resolved that a cordial vote of thanks be assured the brethren of the pleasure it afforded him to be The following communications unavoidably stand over :— tendered to Bro. Cleall and inscribed on the minute book present. From what he had heard of their present W.M., ROYAL ORDER OF SCOTLAND— Provincial Grand Lodge of the lodge, for the able and efficient manner in which he had who was following Bro. Cleall, an old friend whom he had of London. that day performed the duties of Installing Officer. Hewas known for many years, he felt sure that there was another Masonic Jubilee Meeting at Sunderland. also presented with a handsome and valuable Past Master's year of usefulness and prosperity before the lodge. BOOKS. &c, RECEIVED. jewel of the value of ten guineas, for services rendered the Bro. Miller spoke highly of the W.M. as a man who, " Lancaster Daily Examiner," "Sunday Times " (New York), lodge during his Mastership, for both of which he suitably although he would not allow Masonry to interfere with his "Die Bauhutte," " Jewish Chronicle," " Sunday Times " (London), returned thanks. daily duties, yet did everything he took in hand so well that "New York Dispatch," " Masonic Chronicle " (Melbourne), The lod ge was then closed, and the brethren adjourned he had not the least doubt his year of office whuld be both " Court Circular," " Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Massa- to the Holborn , where the banquet was thoroughl honourabl e to himself and satisfactory " " Life y enjoyed. to the brethren. chusetts." " Liberal Freemason," " Allen 's Indian Mail, Among the other brethren present (were Bros. W. P. Bro. Sidney Clarke said it was his good fortune Boat Journal," " The Musician," " Masonic World ," " Annanos to attend de la Gran Logia Unida de Colon e Isla de Cuba, 1884, 1885, 1886, Applebee, P.M. ; E. Mills, P.M. ; H. S. Syer, P.M.; the installations of the Union Waterloo for many years 1881," " Gr. Oriente National de Espana ," " Hull and East York, T. Hosgood, P.M.; R. A. Smith, P.M.; J. P. Moore, past, and must congratulate the W.M. upon being the head shire Times," " Masonic Journal " (Texas), " Keystone," " York P.M.; C. Jolly, P.M. (Hon. Member) ; H. De Gray, T. of a lodge so ancient and so worthy. As the representative Herald,"" BoletinOficial ," " Freemasons' Repository," " Cassell's Weaver, H. Cooper, A. Stamford, F. Budd, W. Prance, of the Florence Nightingale, he thanked them for their National Library," " Wiltshire Times," and " Freimaurer- T. Beisley, C. Rogers, L. Hancock, W. Hill, W. Jones, cordial reception. Zeitung. " A^^sss^s^E^ W. Lush, C. Howard, T. Sandford, J. Harn, E. Mewkell, Bro. J. H. Roberts said it was twenty years ago when he S^®3SS^RS.i^ A A^AAAJ^M A. Peaker, F. Wagg, G. Quick, H. Richmond, E. Green, first visited the Union Waterloo Lodge, and he had watched T. A. Dorrell, R. Stead, G. Dennison, J. Reeves, J. Dixon , with interest its vicissitudes of fortune. It was now a great W. F. Doddrell, W. Cheshire, E. Westlake, P. Jacobs, lodge, and he felt sure that under the rule of their W.M. If^rtF^^^E^^^g^^j G. Bishop, C. Martin , H. Warren, G. Brown, T. Keeble, it would go on and prosper. A. Walker, A. Russell, B. Tidy, D. Thoroughgood, T. Bro. F. W. Pulsford said it was not the first time, but the Foss, and E. Oates, all of the lodge; Col. E. Hughes, fourth , that he had hadt he honour of attending, and always vt^' M.P., P.M. 913 ; Dr. H. Bernays, P.M. 706; Dr. W. felt a great deal of pleasure in so doing. The W.M. was ^^^^^^^^^^^ -w^^^^^w^'^^^Mi Coleman, 706 ; S. Clarke, P.M., Treas. 706 ; J. H. an old friend of his, and he congratulated him and the SATURDAY , JULY 30, 1887. Roberts, P.M. 700 ; H. Miller, P.M. 1593 ; F. W. Puls- lodge on the work of that day. ford, P.M. 89S ; F. Randall, 913 ; E. C. Talbot, 65; The other toasts were "The Past Masters," " The + J. G. Hall, 169 ; B. Hancock, 700; G. H. Porter, 700 ; Officers ," "The Masonic Press," and the Tyler's toast. ©rifiinai (Eorregponnence. J. Clark, 142S ; W. H. Walter, 1326; and H. Cloets, 2030. Some excellent singing and instrumental music enliven ed "The Queen and the Craft," and "The M.W.G.M. the proceedings, the contributors being Bros. B. Hancock [We do not hold ourselves responsible for, or even approving H.R.H. the Prince of Wales " having been given and re- (piano), W. J. Bidgood, A. Deans Shortman , F. G. Moore. ¦"' opinions expressed by ourcorrespondents . but we wish in aspirit sponded to with enthusiasm, that of "The M.W. Pro W. A. Anson, A. McQueen, and of fair play to all to permit—within certain necessary limits—free Barnes. discussion 1 Grand Master, the Earl of Carnarvon ; the R.W. Deputy Grand Master, the Earl of Lathom, and the rest of the GATESHEAD-ON-TYNE. Indus, SENIORITY OF INITIATES. —Lodge of Grand Officers, Present and Past," was proposed by the try (No. 48).—The regular monthly meeting of this To the Editor of the " Freemason. " W.M., and coupled with the name of Bro. F. Binckes. lodge was held at the Industry Dear Sir and Brother, Masonic Hall, on Monday, Bro. Binckes, who was received with an ovation on rising the 25th inst., when there was a fair attendance of . . AVill you and some of your numerous readers to respond, said he need hard ly say that he rose with a very brethren. The chair was kindly give occupied by the W.M., Bro. E. me their opinion s as to the Masonic law or great amount of pride and pleasure to respond to the very Shewbrooks, supported and assisted b practice with regard to the seniority of brethren who are y the following mem- comprehensive toast so eloquently given by the W.M. No B s, W M> P bus Lp -M. ; Robt. Whitfield initiated on the same night as joining members are elected ? doubt many of them might have heard him respond to that %?IV ^ o. ; . * > , Does P.M.; D. Sinclair, P.M. ; R. F. Cook, P.M. ; M.H it matter whether the ballot for the joining - mem- toast when he was merely a Past Grand Steward. Thanks Dodd, P.M. ; M. Corbitt bers or , P.M., Treas. ; W. Dalrymple, the initiation takes place first as regards the to H.R.H. their Grand Master, he was now in a position to W Br Wn jAV seniority ?—Thanking ?» V y- ,? - ; W> F- Raeburn, Sec. . Rev. you in anticipation, I am, dear Sir respond as a full-fledged Past Grand [Officer. That was W. Bowker, Chap.' ; Thos. Thompson and Bro., yours fraternally, H. , S.D. ; Wm. J. the first opportunity he had had to respond for the toast in Richardson, J.D. ; H. F. Dryden, I.G. ; R. his new capacit Ferry, Ore. ; y, and he would take the opportunity of M. R. Wrig ht, Stwd. ; Joshua Curry, Tyler. Amongst THE COLLAR QUESTION. thanking them for their kind reception at the lodge at those present were Bros. W. H. Tillar . To the Editor of the " Freemason. " , Geo. Davidson , W. Woolwich. It had afforded him great pleasure to witness H. Denton, J. T. Corking, VV. Campbell Dear Sir and Brother, the marked ability with which Bro. J. , G. H. Caw- Milbourne, their W.M., thorn , K. C. fate, R. Swanston , G. C. Potts, W. W. Fer- I do not follow Bro. W. Nicholl in his letter to you had invested his officers, and felt sure that in him they had n guson, VV. Stafford, W. J. Jobson , Wm. Richardson , ° P. 35t of the Freemason of the 18th ult., that Grand a Master of whom they would be proud. Of their esteemed W. Lambton J. e . , W.M. 541 ; B. Smaile, P.M. 541 ; W. F " "{te ... voted ...the right of a P.M. to wear his Pro and Deputy Grand Masters, Earls Carnarvon and Carmon, P.M. 481 j G. N, Patterson collar wherever Craft clothing may be worn. , Sec. 424 ; W. Lee, Lathom, he felt that he could fairly say of them " nihil 80; C. Smith, 481; A. Hall, 1676; and others. ' have looked back to the minutes of the March Quar- tetiget quod non omavit," knowing y that everything they After the preliminary business, Mr. J. R. Bunn, elected fii Pomn-unication of Grand Lodge, and there (p. 162) did was done with the greatest ability, and with but one at last meeting, was initiated b ""a that it was resolved (a) that P.M.'s shall be entitled y the W.M., and the working „ object in view, namely, the prosperity of their institutions tools and ancient charge were explained by the jv, car a distlnctlve co]]ar; t0) that the Board of General J.W. Bros ¦" and the honour and welfare of the Craft generally. On Geo. Davidson (Mayor of Gateshead), W. H. ' "Poses be ....to determine ....Article behalf of himself Tillar, and , he asked them to bear with him when he R. C. Tate, were afterwards raised to the Sublime Degree ?°7 accordingly, and (p. 163) that P.M.'s . . . shall said that for 35 years he had fough t for th eir privileges ; by theW.M., ° ntltled to and the proceedings terminated , when an „.?. wear such collar . . . Ergo, P.M.'s are, and they might rely upon it that as long as he was spared adjournment was made to the refreshment nt" such collar be determined by the B.G.P., and board . re r with health and strength he should ever do all in his power a rov£d by Grand Lodge, in statu quo for the best interests of Freemasonry. ani TJ "° "*"** PP After 30 years' hard JERSEY. — Yarborough Lodge (No. nnJ! ' J - Nicholl moved the resolutions above partially work in the cause of Charit 244). qu e ° y, he might fairly be allowed _ The 75th anniversary meeting of the °*.,d--Faithfully and fraternally, to congratulate himself upon above lodge, which 2 T the success that had attended is the senior of the province, was held at 5m July. A P.S.P.G.W. and P.P.G.R. that work, although he knew that without the Masonic the support—he Temple, Stopford-road , on Wednesday, the 13th instant. Bro. Col. E. C. Malet de expressed a hope that he might be spared a good while There was some good singing and instrumental mus'c The lodge was opened by and among thc other brethren present were E. P. Hubson' Carteret, P.G.M., and W.M. of the lodge. After the longer to serve the interests of the good old town of P.M.; C. Sweeting, P.M.; C Norman , P.M .; G * opening business had been gone through , Bro. F. P.Cabot, Derby. ¦ T also an After " The Health of the Worship ful Master " and venden , P.M. 55S; G. Neil , P.M. 1327; H. Mason! I.P.M., was presented with a P.M.'s jewel, M E. Palmer , P.M. G.W.Mitchell as a token of the appreciation of "Success to the proposed New Lod ge " had been given , P. .913; 913; , P.M. 615 • address, written on vellum, G. H. Campbell, 913; VV. White, ; H. Ansell , the members for tlie great zeal shown by him for the the proceedings, which had been enlivened by some 496 ii0 <; • in general. Bros. excellent part singing by Bros. Charlres, Dodd , Forman , H. Grice, S.W. 13; R. H. Self, 1S04 ; W. H. KeeblV benefit of the lodge and Freemasonry 13; VV. Turvey, 1472; VV. G. White, 212 ; R. W. Rooke, and T. W. Woodard were then raised and Melrose, a skilful performance on the zither by Bro. T. c! Bowhill and Mr. F. Roth- Woodward , and t'ne assistance of other musical brethren, Lawson, 17S9 ; C Jordan , 1789; H. De Gray, 13; H 4 as Master Masons. Capt. , King, 615; C. Jolly, P.M. 1472; and others. well, were balloted for, accepted , and initiated. The were brought to a close by the Tyler's toast. Installing Master on this occasion was Bro. J. Mason, of the P.P.G.D. Middx., also special representative VENTNOR.—Yarborough Lodge (No. 551).— HOUNSLOW.—Dalhousie Lodge (No. 865). and the W.M. elect, Bro. Chas. —A Masonic Benevolent Funds, The regular meeting of this lodge was held at the Masonic meeting of this lodge was held at the Town Hall , on the Naylor, P.P.G.R. Jersey, P.M. 959, must have felt highly inst., when there were present 20th inst., when there were present Bros. W. C. way he was installed in the Hall , on Tuesday, the 19th Williams honoured and gratified at the Bros. Alfred Scott, P.M., P.P.G.S., in the chair; Fredk. W.M. ; R. H. Williams, I.P.M.; S. VV. Keene, S.W •' chair of King Solomon. The W.M. afterwards appointed * P. Ansle, Sec, acting as S.W. ; G. Brockington , J.W. ; VV. Watson, J.W. ; C. A. Walter, P.M., Treas. ; VV . the following officers : Bros. J. T. Baker, S.W.j A. H. Treas.; Williams, S.D,; E. A. H. Causton, P.M., Sec. ; G. Swann, S.D. ; T. Lewarne Treas. ; Major T. Du J. Webber, P.M., J. J. Powell, J.W. ; C. Donaldson , J. Swane, J.D. ; John Ineson , I.G. ; F. H. Sheppard , J.D. ; C. Woods, D.C; E. Clare, Org. ; P. Greliche' 's veteran Freemason, who shortly com- J. , Jardin (Jersey W. Longmuir, W. J. Wetherick, W. D. Bidgood, and W. Steward ; and several other brethren. Bros. Purdue, P.M. pleted his Masonic Jubilee), Sec. ; F. Bennet, C. Baker, and A. Williams bath of the Ranelagh Lodge to the remaining F. Turner, 792. , , were present A. F. Day, and Geo. Rogers, P.M., ge having been duly opened, the Secretary read as visitor:-. officers. Four influential candidates were proposed , and The lod the notice convening the meeting, also the minutes of the This was the first meeting since the installation in June the lodge was closed. last regular lodge, which were unanimousl y confirmed. and as the summons indicated there were candidates for the The banquet afterwards was held, which was admirably passed to the Second Degree, Three Degrees, more than usual interest was evinced Greve de Bro. W. D. Bidgood was to catered for by Bro. R. Pooley, Pavilion Hotel, and Bros. W. Wetherick and W. Longmuir raised to witness the working of the W.M. (.who is also S.W. Bro. Chas. Nay lor, being honoured J. of Lecq. The W.M., the Sublime Degree of Master Mason, both ceremonies 15S5), since he has been known ior a long time as a very by the following, viz. : Bros. Col. E. C. Malet de effectively rendered by the acting diligent worker in lodges of instruction. The minutes I.P.M. : Le Cronier, D.P.G.M.; being beautifully and were Carteret, P.G.M., J. W.M., who was thoroug hly and ably supported by the read and confirmed, after which Bro. Puddifuot was raised Leslie de Visnes, Grand Representative of the Grand questions being asked the to the Second Degree b Victoria ; various officers. On the usual , y the W.M. in a most careful and Orient of Peru ; Major Raven , P.P.J.G.W., that sanction should be given for a impressive manner. l'he ballot was taken for Mr. P.P.G.D. Middx. ; T. W. W. Bullock , P.P. Secretary proposed G. C. J. Mason, lod ge of instruction to be held on Monday evenings ; Black, a candidate for initiation , and, proving unanimous G.S.B. Staffordshire ; M. Gallichan Jurat, P.P.S.G.W. consideration of this was deferred in his favour he was dul initiated , H.M. Attorney-General after some discussion the , y the charge being beau- Jersey ; W. H. V. Vernon , , till the next meeting. A vote of thanks was given to Bro. tifull y rendered by the W.M., and the musical portions of Jersey ; and 70 other brethren. M Scott for the able manner in which he had performed the both ceremonies were ably executed by Bro. Clark, the The LP.M., in proposing " The Health of the W. .," after which the lodge was closed. newly-appointed Organist. ised the mannerin which he had already fulfilled different ceremonies, warmly eulog All other business having been disposed of , the lod ge his duties, which was suitably responded to. Various was P.P.G.O., closed in perfect harmony, and the brethren adjourned to songs, interspersed the toasts, Bro. VV. Fentum, WOOLWICH.—Nelson Lodge (No. 700) .—The an excellent repast, provided by Host Bull. Alter the cloth acting as musical director and a most enjoyable evening , annual crop of installations in the Woolwich district was was removed, the loyal toasts were given and received with was spent. finall y harvested on Wednesday, the 20th inst., when Bro. the usual enthusiasm. R.J. Naylor , S.VV., and W.M. elect of the above lodge, Bro. R. H. Williams, I.P.M., then rose and proposed was installed with the usual ceremony in the chair of K.S., " The Health of the W.M.," complimenting him upon his DERBY. — Tyrian Lodge (No. 253). —The and saluted according to ancient custom. He then invested excellent working, and congratulating the lodge on having ordinary meeting of this lodge was held on Tuesday, the his officers as follows: f. Sanderson, I.P.M; J. M. Miller, so ardent a student of Masonry as his (the I.P.M.'s) 28th ult., at the Masonic Hall, Gower-street, and pre- S.W.; W. Webber, J.W.; T. Butt, P.M., Treas.; J. successor. sented several features of more than usual interest. Warren , P.M., Sec ; S. E. Southgate, S.D. ; J. Mc Several other toasts, interspersed with songs, then fol - Notwithstanding the oppressive heat of the weather, there Collough, J.D. ; G. F. Taylor, I.G. ; J. H. Roberts, lowed, and, after a very pleasant evening, the brethren was a large gathering of members and visitors, including, P.M., D.C; W. Lawson, Asst. D.C ; T. Ovenden, dispersed. among the former—Bros . W. Silver Hall, P.Asst. G. Sec, P.M., and II. Tufnell , Stewards ; and VV. J. W.M.; Rev. C. T. Bromwich , P.P.G. Chap., S.W.; Bid good, Org. Bro. Warren, who acted as Installing R. L. H. Mole, Prov . G. Stwd., J.W. ; H. Arnold Officer, then gave the addresses and concluded a most WESTON. — Royal Albert Edward Lodge Bemrose, P.G.D.C, I.P.M. ; F. Campion , P.P.S.G.W.; impressive and admirabl y wroug ht ceremony, for which he (No. 906).—On Wednesday, the 13th inst., the regular ' meeting ot this lodge was held J. B. Coulson , P.P.S.G.W. ; Thos. Cox, P.P.S.G.W., was voted thanks, the same to be inscribed on the minutes , when Bro. G. H. Bartlett, P.G. Treas. ; F. Iliffe, P.P.J.G.W. ; Jas. O. Manton, of the lodge. Bro. Sanderson, LP.M., was presented with S.W., was installed as VV.M. for the ensuing year. There P.P.A.G.D. of C; W. H. Marsden , P.P.S.G.W. ; W. a Past Master's jewel of the value of ten guineas, for was a large gathering of old and distinguished Masons Naylor, Past G. Swd. Br., P.P.S.G.W., P.G. Sec ; Sir services rendered during the past twelve months, and after upon the occasion, amongst whom and at the subsequent John Smith, P.P.S.G.W. ; A. G. Taylor, P.P.G.D. of be and Bro. Warren had returned thanks, the lodge was banquet there were Bros. R. C. Else, Dep. Prov. G.M., C.j Percy Wallis, P.S.G.W. ; E. R. Ward, P.P.G.R. ; closed , and the brethren adjourned to the New Falcon P.G.D. of England; J. A. Lloyd, W.M. 379, P.G. Chap- Dr. T. C. Wigg, P.P.G.D. Essex ; and others ; and among Hotel, Gravesend, where Bro. Hubbard had ready for their lain Oxon. ; H. Culliford Hop kins, P.M., Sec 379, P.P.G.D.C; C. W. Radway, P.M. No. P.P.S.G.W. the latter— Bros. J. Bland , P.M. 7jr , P.P.J.G.D. ; H. delectation one of those superbl y appointed feasts for which 41, ; Carr, P.M. 1085 ; J. Copestick, P.M. 731; Rev. W. F. he is so famous. R. B. Cater, P.M. No. 41, P.P.S.G.W. ; Jas. Robinson , Drewry, P.P.G. Chap. Staffordshire ; A. Frazer, P.M. The usual loyal and Grand Lodge toasts having been W.M. 335 ; Wallace Gill, W.M. 53; J. Kendrick 731, P. P.S.G.D.; T. R. Gee, P.M. 731, P.P.A.G.D. of duly honoured , the I. P.M., in eloquent terms, proposed Pyne, 53, P.P.G. Org.; E. J. B. Mercer, P.M. C.; C. D. Hart, P.M. 1085 ; E. Horn e, P.M. 731, "The Health of the W.M." and in response Bro. Naylor 41, P.P.G. Supt. of Wks.; Philip Braham, P.M. P.P.G.O. ; W. J. Pi per, P.M. 802 ; J. H. Richardson , thanked the brethren most sincerely for their kindness, and 41, P.P.G. Org. ; Thos. Gough , P.M. 973 ; T. W.M. 1085, P.P. Asst. G. Sec ; S. Steele, P.M. 802, assured them that nothing should be wanting on his part Brooke, P.M. 68, Prov. G.S. Bristol ; Isaac Sumsion, P.P.G.P. ; Rev. I. W. Tapper, 170 , P.P.G. Chap. Jersey ; to make the lodge one of the first in the district. P.M. 53; and J. T. Auckland, 41. J. Taylor, P.M. 731 ; J. C. Webb, P.M. 353 ; C. The W.M., in proposing the toast of "The Past The ceremony of installation was admirably performed Webster, P.M. 731, P.S.G.D. ; W. Whittaker, P.M. 731, Masters," said no one who had attained the eminence of by the V.W.D.P.G.M., Bro. R. C. Else, P.G.D. of Eng- P.P.G.R. ; A. Woodiwiss, P.M. 731 ; J. Worsnop, P.M. the chair, or who aspired to it, could be without a knowled ge land. The W.M., Bro. Geo. Hy. Bartlett, then invested 1085, P.P.G.P. ; G. T. Wright, P.M. 731, P.P.S.G.W. ; of the invaluable aid given by the Past Masters . He had his officers as follows : Bros. Robt. Bull, S.VV.; A. T. E. Yeomans, P.M. 506; and many others. received the greatest assistance from them, and if he had Wadoux, J.VV.; W. H. Young, I.P.M.; T. B. Moutrie, After the usual business of the lodge had been concluded not, he certainly never could have reached the chair. P.M., Treas. ; Chas. Becket, P.M., Sec ; Lawson Howes, and numerous apologies received from brethren unavoid- Bro . Norman, P.M;, Sec, briefly responded. P.M., P.P.G.D.C , D. of C.j J. H. Macfarlane, P.M., ably absent, formal resolutions of congratulatio n were Bro. Bult, as Treasurer, took the occasion to review the Organist ; George Strange, S. D. ; Walter Gayner, J. D.; offered to Bro. Naylor on his having attained the rank of position of the lodge financially, he said that in reference W. H. Fisher, LG.; T. R. Gill and E. VV. Loveless, Past Grand Sword Beare r of England, and to Bro. Sir John to the cash book so far back as 1870, he found the past year Stewards ; C Prickett and S. Bigwood, Ty lers. Smith upon his knighthood , and ordered to be entered upon the most prosperous the lod ge had ever had, having at the After the lodge had been closed, the members, with the minutes. present time a balance in hand of £89, and he had further thtir visitors, went for an enjoyable drive until 5.30, when A petition for the establishment of a new lodge at Long the greatest satisfaction in stating that the Benevolent they returned to the lodge premises, where a capital ban- Eaton, to be known as the Fairfield Lodge, of which Bro. Fund , of which he was the founder, and which had only quet was served by Mr. Carey, ihe W.M. presided, W. Silver Hall, the present W.M. of the Tyrian Lodge, been in existence fifteen months, had now a fund of £16 at and after the usual toast list had been gone throug h was designated as the firs t W.M.; Bro. J. P. Fearfield , the disposal of the brethren. When he had the honour to the remainder of the evening was devoted to music, 92, as the first S.W. ; and Bro. W. H. Farmer, W.M. 1434, preside over the lod ge in the year 1S76-1877, ten years ago, several of the brethren , and notably bro. Jas. Robinson , as the first J.W., was then presented by Bro. N. Ashurst, they had a good year, the next best to the present one in W.M. 335, adding greatly to the pleasure ot the meeting '435) supported by Bros. J. O. Manton , P.M. 10S5 ; E. the history of the lojge, but he was the more pleased at by a numOer of songs rendered in a most artistic manner. Horne, P.M. 731; J. W. Tapper, 107 ; and J. VV. the result of this year's work because no less than £40 had Chambers, 1179. It was unanimously resolved that the been given in the cause of Charity . He thanked them for petition be recommended for the favourable consideration the cordial reception the toast always met at the hands of MILLOM.—Whitwell Lodge (No. 1390). —The of the M.W.G.M. the brethren, and hoped to have many years of prosperity installation of Bro. R. A. Mitchell, Past S.W., as W.M. The lodge was then closed, and as the lower room of the with them and the lodge. of the above lodge took place in the Masonic Hall , Salt- Masonic Hall is at present undergoing repairs, an adjourn- Bro. Roberts considered it a red letter day in the history house-road, on luesday, the 19th inst., in the presence of ment was made to the Royal Hotel, where nearly 70 bre- of the lodge, and congratulated both the lodge and its the following brethren : Bros. I". Bownes, W.M.; J. E. thren sat down to banquet. The usual loyal and other Master on its splendid position. Maddern , S.W. ; J. J. Cain. J.W.; J. Atkinson , Sec. ; toasts having been drunk, Bro. Warren having been honoured as "The Installing H. F. Fox, S.D.; Rev. W. Barton , Chap. ; H. D. Bro. W. H. Marsden, P.P.S.G.W., coupled with the Officer," a tribute he justl y merited, and having duly res- Shardlow, Org. ; T. Walker and J. Jackson, Stwds. ; J. toast of "The Officers of Grand Lodge, Present and ponded, Bowness, I.G. ; Edward E. Atkinson, l.f.M. ; J. Mills, Past," the name of Bro. W. Naylor, who, at the recent Bro. T. D. Hayes, P.M. 913, in responding for "The P.M., P.P.S.G.D. ; G. Hill, P.M.; William Bradley, Festival at the Albert Hall, received the rank of Past Visi tors " said, he regretted being unable to be with them P.M. ; P. K. Dobson, William Newton , T. J. C. Fox, Grand Sword Bearer of England. Bro. Naylor has been at the lodge and witnessing the installation ceremony, the Abraham Jackson, R. Shepherd, Arthur Jackson, J. K. connected with Derbyshire Masonry for upwards ot 17 exellence of which he had heard eulogised on all sides. Butler, J. E. Howarth, J. B. Moore, J. Young, W. Bradley, years, having been appointed Prov. S.G.W. in 1872 , and For many years past he had experienced their hospitality, J. Marker, S. Braithwaite, P.M. 1267, P.P.J.G.D. ; has held the office of Prov. G. Sec. since 1875, during which and he remembered that when their W.M. was initiated, VV. L. fowerson, P.M. 1267, P.P.G. Purst. ; R. l yson , period the Craft has made enormous strides in the pro- he was one of the first to congratulate him on joining the P.M. 1267 ; H. Hartley, J.W. 12(57 ; John Robinson, vince. Craft, especially the Nelson Lodge, for he could safe ly say 145S ; R. i'. Taylor, P.M. 1021, P./. 1225 ; M. Wilson, Bro. Naylor responded in suitable terms, remarking that that ivherever he went, he saw no better working, or the W.M. 139 S ; W. Mandall, S.W. 139 8; 1. Brackenrid ge, his elevation was an exemplification of the late Lord princi ples of Masonry better carried out than he did in the W.Al . S72 ; J. S. Garner, S.D. 343 ; J. C Hunter, P.M. Beaconsfield's remark " That it is the unexpected which Nelson Lodge. In business no Mason was expected to go 1225, P.P.G. Purst. ; J. Townson, 872, P.P.G.O.; and always happens." beyond the length of his cable tow, but he had so many J. Kitchin, 1267. The toast of "The Provincial Grand Lodge " was good friends in, and such a lively remembrance of the hos- Ihe lod ge having been opened in due form , and the proposed by Bro. Dr. Cartel Wigg, who took occasion to pitality of the Nelson Lodge, that he felt compelled to be minutes ot last regular lodge been read and confirmed, the congratulate Bro. Sir J"hn Smith upon the kni ghthood with them that day. The frelson and his mother lod ge, W.M. elect, Bro. K. A. Mitchell, was presented oy Bro. recently conferred upon him. Bro. Smith , who has been the Pattison , were sister lod ges, and he trusted they might Bowness to the Installing Master, Bio. George Hill , P.M.j twice Mayor of Derby, is connected with nearly every for many years go on hand in hand and prosper. by whom the ceremony of installation was very ably and Masonic lodge or chapter in the town, and has held the Past Master Warren , 1436, added his testimony to the effectivel y perlormed. Bro. J. Mills gave the charges to office of Senior Grand Warden . He is Chairman of the excellence of the installation ceremony, and cordially in- the officers , and bio. T. Bowness presented the working Masonic Hall Trustees, and, with the late Bro. Sir A. vited the brethren to visit the Liberty of Havering at tools of the Three Degrees. The newly-installed Master Woodiwiss, took a prominent part in clearing off the debt Romford . then appointed and invested the following officers : Bros. upon' the building, while his activity in the cause of the Bro. Milbourne, W.M. 13, represented the Union T. Bowness, LP.M.; J. J. Cain, S.W.; J. Atkinson , Hill, Masonic Charities is widely known. Waterloo Lodge, and compared the Nelson with that, by J.VV.; Rev. \V. Barton , P.M., Chap. ; Georg e Bro. Wallis, as P.S.G.W., having briefl y responded for saying that as his lodge represented the greatest general of P.M., Treas. ; II. i'. fox, Sec ; H. D. Shardlow, Org.; " The Present Officers of Provincial Grand Lodge," Bro. the day, so the Nelson represented the greatest Admiral of T. Walker, S.D. ; J. Bowness, J.D. ; J. Jackson, Lu.J ; Sir John Smith feelingly alluded to his Masonic work as a his, while the other London lodge at Woolwich , the T. J. C Fox, James Young, and J. fc.. Howarth, Stwds. labour of love, and added that he felt deeply sensible of the Florence Nightingale, hovered over them like a blessing. J. li. Maddern , D.C ; arid 1' . G. Lewthwaite, Ty 'er. the W. way in which his Sovereign had recognised his endeavours He trusted the unity between them might long continue, After the expression of " Hearty good wishes," to serve his fellow men. Amid sympathetic cheers, he and cordially thanked the brethren for their hospitality . Master closed the lodge, and the brethren adjourned to the Ship Inn , where the annual banquet was held. The spread military men, they knew that they could not put their hands Bros. C. J. Axford, P.P.G. Dir. of Cers. Middx.. awaiting ihem was of the choicest description, embracing SJ deep into their pockets as some, yet he felt sure the W.M.; W. A. Scurrah, P. Prov. G. Supt. of Wks. all the delicacies of the season. After full justice had been brethren of that lodge would freely support those grand Middx., I.P.M.; H. Lovegrove, P.P.G.S. of Wks. done to the viands, a toast list, comprising the usual loyal principles they all loved and admired by a hearty support Middx., P.M., and Treas. ; P. Cheek, S.W. ; R. M. and Masonic toasts, was gone throug h. of their P.G.M.'s project. Surridge, J.VV. ; Burgess, S.D. ; H. Webb, J.D.j Songs were sung at intervals by Bros. J. Atkinson, G. Bra. Capt. G. Spinks, P.M., P.P.G. Std. Br., said that Barfoot, LG.; A. H. Scurrah, A.D.C; Wace, Stwd.j Hill, J. Mills, W. Bradley, R. T. Taylor, J. S. Garner, M. some of them might remember that when the lodge was F. C. Joseph, A. W. Gerrard, Parker, Dickinson, Ryder, Wilson , and B. A. Mitchell. consecrated the Grand Chaplain said, -' they were a fierce Nixon , Hunt, Stubbing, Lewis, Sadgrove, Barker, During the evening a very handsome P.M .'s jewel was and determined body of men," and they were the same Gurney, North , C. Stevens, Jenkins, Woodro w j Bird, prestnted to Bro. T. Bowness, I.P.M., as a mark of esteem now in their determination to sustain the prestige of the P.P.G.D. Middx. ; W. M. Stiles, P.M. 1507, 1744, &c. and in recognition of his services in connection with the lodge, and to support their P.G.M. in making the collection Hon. members : Visitors : Bios. H. Dickey, VV.M. lodge during the past year. A splendid Steward's jewel a success. 1744J; R. Ross, 1744 ; H. Sillis, 957 ; Maas, and several was also presented to Bro. R. G. W. Bradley by the bre- Brcs. Kenneday, Deeves, Coupland, and Jolly also other brethren. There was no other work before the thren of the lodge, as a mark of esteem, and as a farewell responded. lodge than the installation ceremony, and Bro. Axford, token previous to his leaving for Australia. The other toasts were "The Visitors," "The Officers ," after the opening of the lodge, and the reading and During the proceedings hearty congratulations and " The Host, Bro. H. Vallon," and Tyler 's toast. confirmation of the minutes, proceeded to install Bro. wishes for a prosperous year of office were received by Bro. Hancock presided at the piano, and contributions C. P. McKay, _ P.M. 720, as Master for the ensuing telegram from Bro. VV. Atkinson , P.M. 1390 , P.G.O., who were rendered by Bros. Hancock, Bidgood, Walker, F. G. year. The following brethren were appointed to office : is at present in London. A very enjoyable evening was Nichols, VV.M. 706 ; J. Sanderson, VV.M. 700 ; and last, Bros. C. J. Axford, I.P.M.; P. Cheek, S.VV. ; R. M. then brough t to a close. but not least, by Bro. Quartermaster Rankin , of the Rifle Surridge, J.W. ; H. Lovegrove, Treas.; Wm. A. Brigade, stationed at Woolwich, who "is a fine reciter, and Scurrah , Sec ; Wm. H. Burgess, S.D.; H. Webb, whose provincial, Irish , and Scotch songs and dialogues are J. D.; S. Barfoot, I.G. ; Reece, D.C; A. H. Scurrah, PLUMSTEAD.—United Military Lodge (No. most entertaining. A.D.C; Jenks, Org. ; Wace and Joseph, Stwds.; and 1536).—The end of Bro. W. Maule's year of office as Among the other brethre n present were Bros. C. Coup- J. Very, Tyler. VV.M. in the above lod ge was marked by one of the finest land , P.M., P.P.J.G.W. Kent ; Capt. D. Deeves, P.M., A handsome P.M.'s jewel, manufactured by Bro. George specimens of installation work that we have had the pleasure P.D.G.D. Natal; VV. Moulds, P.M.; C Jolly, P.M. ; Kenning, was presented to the outgoing Master, and the Capt. J. McCaffe ry, J. Whitehead, M. Maughey, A, brethren adjourned to banquet, and afterwards honoured of witnessing for many years ; his career, however, has been " one of so much good Masonic work, and such careful and Heath, W. E. Warren , O. Harvey, A. Wheeler, P. Mulroy, the usual toasts. conscientious rendering of the ritual , that had he not in- G. Scott, J. Clark, T. Rose, G. Hayward, F. Wright, T. After the toasts of " The Queen and the Craft," " The stalled his successor in the grand manner he did, there Spackman, J. Wheeler, H. Hideout, VV. Snow, J. Raynes, Grand Master," " Th e Pro Grand Master, and the rest would have been just as much regret expressed as there A. Hill , VV. Popplestone , T. Walker, J. Collins, J. Griffiths , of the Grand Officers, Present and Past," had been given was unstinted admiration offered. W. Wy le, and F. Marfleet , all of the bdge. The visitors and honoured, The lodge having been opened by Bro. Maule, and the included Bros. J. G. Milbourne , VV.M. 13; J. Sanderson, The Worship ful Master in proposing " The Prov. Grand minutes of the previous meeting confirmed , two brethre n VV.M. 700; D. Monson, P.M.; A. Jarvis, J. Marfleet, Master, Bro. Sir Francis Burdett, Sic," said they were all were passed and one raised to the Sublime Degree. Bro. 700 ; J. Taylor, VV.M. 1331; VV. Keeble, 13; F. G. greatly indebted in the Province of Middlesex to Bro. Sir R. Gooding, S.VV. and VV.M. elect, was presented to Bro. Nichols, VV.M. 706; J. H. Roberts, P.M. 703 ; C. Francis Burdett, who had always been an excellent Prov. Maule to receive at his hands the benefit of installation , Davidson, 1473 ; G. Mitchell, P.M. 615; and G. W. Grand Master. He knew Sir Francis well, and he hoped and in due course, and in ancient form , he was installed Kenneday , J.D. 839. that those who did not know him would appreciate the and saluted. He appointed and invested his officers as feelings of those who did. follows : W. Maule, I.P.M. ; Quartermaster T. F. Cooper, KINGSTON - ON - THAMES. — Brownrigg Bro. H. Lovegrove, as one ui the Past Prov. Grand S.W. (by proxy) ; A. Murdock, J.VV.; J. W. Gee, Lodge (No. 1638' .—This lodge met at the Sun Hotel Officers of Middlesex, wishing to say a few words on behalf Treas. ; A. Ware, Sec ; VV. Seager, S.D. ; F. J. on the 20th inst. The W.M. (Bro. j. Drewett) was sup- of the province, explained to the brethren that he had endeavou red to do as much as he Couper, J.D. ; VV. Musquin , I.G.j H. L. Muffin.", D.C; ported by all his officers save one—viz., Bros. G. Moorman , could tor the province, T. Spackman, A.D.C; VV. J. Wheeler and VV. Sayc- W. Drewett J.W. ; Humphreys, S.D. ; Mon- which he was happy to see was in so flourishing a condition S.VV. ; , and now had such a large Edwards, Stwds. Bro. Maule then delivered the usual tague, J.D. ; Willis, acting I.G. j and W. Lane, Tyler. number of lodges on its toll. addresses and finished a perfect ceremony. He was then Bro. Morley was passed to the Sublime Degree by the What he had done for the province he had tried to do for awarded a cordial vote of thanks, to be inscribed on the VV.M., and Bros. Pryke and Green were raised to the Degree the lodges. The Prov. Grand Master was a genial English minutes, and was presented with a Past Master 's jewel of gentleman and a kind good Mason. The Deputy Prov. of F.C. Grand Master the value of ten guineas, and returned thanks. Bro . Capt. There was no other business before the lodge save of a , Bro. lhiupp, was a clever worker both in W. Weston, P.M., P.P.G. S-.vd. Br. Kent, was re-elected and after two hours' the Crait and the Arch, and a capital brother. Bro. formal nature, , work, the brethren Woodward for the eleventh time to represent the lodge at the Pro- left the Masonic Hall for the hotel, where a tempting re- , the Prov. G. Sec, was well up in his duties vincial Charity Committee, and four brethren were elected past was put before them by Mrs. Fray ling. It had been and most business like. Altogether the Province of as Auditors for the coming year. Deputy Prov. Grand Master would have Middlesex was most fortunate in having most desirable hoped that the brethren for its officers The lodge was then closed, and the brethren sat down lo been present, so, in his absence, the toast list was consider- , who always endeavoured to link a nicely served cold collation , consisting of the delicacies and music took the p themselves when rendering assistance in the cause of ably curtailed, lace of speeches. Masonry. of the season , which was quite a refresher this Abyssinian Several hi ghly esteemed members of the lodge, whose weather. official duties have kept them away from the last two Other Provincial Grand Officers also reponded to the toast, and eulog The usual lojal and Grand Lodge toasts having been meetings, were present on this occasijn. They received a ised the Prov. G.M. and the Dep u ty Prov. drunk , that of "The R.W. Prov. Grand Master, Earl hearty welcome, and the W.M. added a little extra to the G.M., and the late Henry Levander, after whom that lodge Amherst," was received and drunk with all the honours it usual beverages in their honour. was named. deserved. Bro. Axford , I.P.M., proposed " The Health of the In response to that of W.M." " The D.P.G.M., Bro. J. S. Eastes, WILMINGTON.—West Kent Volunteer Lodge and the rest of the Prov. Grand Officers , Present and The Worshipful Master, in reply, said he was very Past," Bro. G. Kenneday, P.M., (No. 2041).—This lodge htU its installation meeting on pleased to have become the VV.M. of the Henry Levander P.G. Stwd. Kent, said the inst., at the Masonic Hall. There had his lordshi p or Bro. Eastes been present they must Wednesday, 13th Lodge. When he joined the lodge he felt that in time to have been gratified were present Bros. Gordon Smith , S.W. and VV.M. elect j come he should be proud to have endeavoured to form the at the enthusiastic reception the toast P.M. had met with at the hands of the brethren. There could Charles E. Fenner, M. VV. Chubb, 709; Dr. H. VV. lodge along with Bros. Lovegrove and Scurrah and other be no manner of doubt Roberts, P.M. 1273 ; F. Carter, A. A. Fri gout , and Sergt.- brethren. He was pleased also to have such distinguished that it was a great honour to be Major Light. The visiiors were Bros. D. Langton AI chosen to office , even the humblest, under such a Grand J. , P. . brethren on his left who were hig her than he in Masonry. Master ;nd in such a province, but he attiibuted it more 1673 and 2og5, P.J.G.W. Surrey ; Hug h M. Hubbs, P.M . He tru ted that he should emulate them, and try to follow 6 P.S.G.D. Surrey ; Nidd Smith , P.M. s as an honour to the lodge than to himself. If at Ihe end 209 , J. 14, P.G.S. ; in their footsteps and produce good work in the Henry of his (.resent office he was honoured with Maitiand H. Dicker, P.M. 1470 ; Valentine Robinson , Levander Lodge. an established S.W. G. Steward : W. Ebbetts, position among the Prov. Grand Officers , he felt that he 14, J. J.D. 14; E. F. The Worshipful Master next gave "The Installing Mas- should ever maintain , by every means in his Pass, Dashwood, and Pe.kins. ter," and complimented Bro. Axford on the way in which power, the Bro. D. Langton having taken the chair, Bro. Gordon reputation and credit of the United Military Lodge, which J. he had executed his work. was nearl y, if not quite, the strongest in the province. He Smith , the W.M. elect, was duly presented by Bro. M. Bro. Axlo/d very briefl y replied, and thanked the bre- VV. Chubb, and having been obligated, he was dul spoke highly of the Grand Officers, especially those of the y in- thren for ihe handsome P.M.'s jewel with which they had Wge, and felt proud to follow in their footsteps. stalled into the chair of the lodge according to ancient presented him. The Immediate Past Master then proposed the toast of custom. The Worshi p ful Master having been saluted , Bro. Loveg rove, P.M. and Treasurer, responded to he appointed and invested the following officers : Bros. C. E. the "The VV.M.," and said Bro. Gooding would he strong ly toast of "The Treasurer and Secretary," and said he had supported by every member of the lod Fenner, P. P.G. Org. Japan, S.VV. ; F. W. Frigout, not yet been able to open a banking account for the lodge ge. He was a most (Bro. Li ht taking the collar in the absence of Bro. experienced Mason and a credit to the lod ge, and in their J.W. g because he had not had sufficient funds. But the lodge name he wished him health and long life. Frigout) ; Robert Jamblin , P.P.G. Chap. Kent, Chap. ; had managed to rub along from year to year, and he hoped M. W. Chubb P.M. Sec ; Dr. H. W. Roberts Bro. Gooding said it was in most cases onl y once in one's , 709, , they would be soon able to comply with the requisition of life that one had to respond as VV.M. of a lodge ; P.M. 273, S.D. ; Fred Carter, J.D. ; A. A. Frigout, the Grand Secretary and have a banking account. for him- I.G. ; and Roy le, Tyler. The addresses were then self, he felt rather young in his position , but hoped as time given Bro. VV. A. Scurrah, P.M. and Sec, also replied, and went on he should be able to by Bro. J. D. Langton, the Installing Master, in a most said that he and Bro . Lovegrove and other officers had say more about himself than impressive manner. The VV.M. proposed a most sincere at present. He had been a member of the lodge for the done their best to promote the interests of the Henry last eight years, and had during that time vote of thanks to the Installing Master for his kindness in Levander, Lod ge. He hoped that every one was endeavo u red to undertaking the onerous dunes of that office , render himself useful in every way, and trusted they would and for the thoroug hly satisfied with what had taken place that day; never regret having chosen him as exceeding ly able manner in which he had performed them, and if the brethren expressed their approval their W.M. It was a which was tarried unanimousl , that was all singular coincidence that the two senior officers of the y, and Bro. Langton the reward that was expected. He trusted that in the lodge, should, by the exigences of the service responded in appropriate terms. By a combination of coming year they would go on in the same , be removed unfortunate circumstances no Past Master of the lodge way as they rom e was now stationed at Aldershot had in the past. They did not want to have a grand ban- 1? ,ri ''• -^ , and was able to be present, the I.P.M., Bro . Cooper, S.W., at Preston; but he knew that he had Bro. Major Graham, quet but merely such substantial refreshment that all Bro. Maule at his side, and should he be unable to be being dangerousl y ill , and the other two Past Masters, biethren could enjoy, and it would not be his or the Present, that excellent brother had promised him to carry Bros. Col . Bristow and Col. Gordon , being absent through Treasurer 's fault it they were not made comfortable. He on the work in his absence. private business. The W.M. was then elected as Charity felt sure the lod ge would become one of the best in the Their I.P.M. had been Representative to serve on the Provincial Charity klnd enough to speak about his knowled ge of Masonry ; Com- province. a & been Preceptor of the lod mittee, and other business having been disposed of, the " The Visitors " formed the subject of the next toast , ', P ge of instruction , lodge was closed. , and left it without fear, knowing that it was safe in the which having been responded to, was followed bv the toast hands of Bro. Maule, whose working The brethre n then adjourned to a cold collation , and the of " The Officers. " was second to none usual toasts were dul y honoured , Bro. Valentine Robinson .'J the district. He strongly advised the young members nt , The S.W. and others having replied, the Tyler's toast the lodge to attend the lod G. Stwd., responding for " Ihe Grand Officers. " was given , and the brethren separated ge of instruction , and concluded Bro. , after having spent by hoping that at the end of his year of office they would J. D. Langton proposed the toast ot "The W.M.," a most enjoyable day. never regret having installed him Master of the lodge. which having been enthusiasticall y drunk and responded A very interesting programme was peiformed b to, the VV.M. then proposed " The Heallhof the Installing y the ihe next toast was that of "The Installing Officer, " following artistes : Misses Marianne Fenna and Florence , Master, Bro. J. D. Langton ," expressing the pleasure he ^d in response, Bro. Maule sincerely thanked them for Crolt, Bros. Egbert Roberts, and Selwy n Davies, the whole ne very gratifying manner in which it had and the brethren felt at his being present on that occasion, arrangements being under the direction of Bro. been received , the extreme p George and also for the very great support he had at all times re- a.nd particularl y leasure and gratification it Jenkins, _____ vived at their gave him (the W.M.) to be put in the chair by such a hands. He had been a member of the lodge WILMINGTON.—Walsing or nine years, and had never distinguished brother. ham Lodge (No. seen a W.M. bettersupported The toast having 214S).—The installation meeting of this lod 'nan he had been. He trusted he had, however onl been most cordially received, Bro. ge was held , y done Langton duly responded in his usual kindl at the Masonic Hall, on the 2nd inst., when there were ' and 'f he had leased them that was his y manner. rew d P For the toast of " The Visitors," Bros. Nidd Smith, present Bros. H. Sadler, P.M. 147, W.M. ; E. L. J. Walford ro< Weston Hugh M. Hobbs , and Maitiand H. Dicker replied. , S.W. ; D. Carprnael, J.W.; Rev. R. Jamblin, , in responding for "The Past Masters," P.G. Chap.; T. K. c™°"g ratulated the The toast of " The Officers ," for which the S.W. and J.VV. Beauiort, Sec; W. Rowley, S.D.; n . W.M. at arriving at his present proud D. G. Reddall, J.D. ; G. D. Stevenson e Past Masters responded , and the Tyler's toast having been dul y honoured , , I.G.; G.Jackson, Br M " 1 welcomed him to the chair and Stwd. ; VV. Royle among the small but happy and fraternal gathering was brought , Tyler; D. G. Imlay, J. Moon, F. M. hon their ranks. He also felt proud of the Noakes, H. G. Spilling, C L. Hoelen , H conferred upon Bro. Kenneday b to an end in perfect harmony. and Kell. Visitors : p Q y their beloved Bros. VV. H. Nance, San Marcos, Texas, , U.S.A. • trusted he might yet arrive to higher honours. 342 As t 'ley E. J. Walford , W.M. 905 ; James Castello, J.D. 227; ' pWere aware> they were ca"ed upon to make Earl HARROW. — Henry Levander Lodge AmV. s (No. I-. H. Williams, S. W. iS; L. F. Walford, 90S ; G. S. Girl, c . P™Posltlon to raise a thousand guineas for the 204S).—The installation meeting of this Ioige was held Peachey, Stwd. 1 ; W. D. ' a success 194 Bayley, P.M. 185 ; and tl\ ¦ ,,. • ' , and he felt sure that no lodge in last Saturday, at the Station Hotel. Bro. Axford , W.M., F. 1. Reade, J.W. 1584. rce wou,d take that W :LT more to heart, or do more, so presiding. There was a large attendance of brethren, The lodge having been duly opened *> they were able, than the United Military members of the lod , the minutes of the Lodge. As ge, and visitors, amongst them being last meeting were read and confirmed, and the report of The lodge was opened , and the minutes of the last meeting were the Audit Committee received and adopted. A ballot was and Comp. Eastes, but that they would in due course receive read and confirmed. The lodge was opened in the Second Degree. every consideration that they, as members of so then taken for Mr. A. L. Gosling, which proving unani- was worked. The lodge was resumed to the First important The ist Section a chapter deserved. mous, he was initiated into the mysteries of Freemasonry Degree, and the 2nd , 3rd , and 4th Sections were worked . Bro. E. , by the W.M. in that faultless manner for which he is Cox was elected a joining member. Comp. Warne apologised because he could not in the so justly celebrated. The W.M. vacated the chair first place follow in the rugged eloquence of their M.E.Z., or in favour of Bro. Beaufort, Sec, and W.M. 217, who the more gentle and persuasive rhetoric of the previous passed Bro. Kell to the Second Degree. Bro. H. Sadler, Eopal speaker; in fact, he felt very much like the poor wretch W.M., having resumed the chair, Bro. Ernest L. Walford, $r ch. whom he saw tried for a criminal offence at Maidstone. S.W., the W.M. elect, was presented for installation, The prisoner was, after each witness, asked by the jud^e the ceremony being performed by Bro. H. Sadler. The M ARYPORT. —Nicholson Chapter (No. 371). if he had anything to say, but he answered not a word . newly-installed Master then invested his officers as follows : —A regular convocation was held at the Masonic Hall, At the end of the case the jud ge again asked him, telling Bros. W. Rowley, S.VV.; D. G. Reddall, J.VV.; C. L. Eaglesfield-street, on the 20th inst. Present : Comps. him at the same time that if he had anything to say now Hoelen , Treas.; T. R. Beaufort , Sec ; G. D. Steven- J. Gardiner, M.E.Z. ; A. Walter, H.; R. Brown, J.; was the time. In answer the man said, "No, my lord, I son, S.D.; G. Jackson, J.D. ; H. Sadler, P.M., D.C. ; P. de E. Collin, P.Z., Treas. ; E. B. Penrice, S.E. ; have nothing to say, and if I had I would not, as, in my D. G. I mlay, I.G.j J. Moon, St.vd.; and W. Royle, J. Dickinson, S.N.; J. Abbott, Acting Prin. Soj.; J. opinion , too much has been said about the case already ; " Tyler. Smith, Org. ; J. Kendall, as ist Asst. Soj. ; J. O. Scott, and, to thesurprise of everybody, the jury acquitted him. The VV.M. proposed thata hearty voteof thanks be recorded as 2nd Asst. Soj.; J. Messenger, Janitor; J. Gibson, The judge then said, " You have had a very narrow on the minutes to Bro. Sadler, I. P. M., for the masterly manner Stwd. ; Jos. Nicholson, P.Z., P.P.G.J. ; F. R. Sewell, escape ; don 't you come here again." When the man said, in which he had perlormed the installation ceremony, and P.Z., P.P.G.H.; T. Mandle, P.Z., P. P.G.S. B.; J. R. " No, my lord , I won't, and I would not have come here now also for the very able manner in which he had delivered the Banks, P.Z., P.P.G.S.B. ; and others. Visitors : Comps. if I could have hel ped it." Now, while he quite believed addresses and fulfilled the duties of their first VV.M. J. Tomlinson , 22S (New York), and G. Worthington, 113. enough had been said, yet he could not say that he would He said that although he had heard it rendered a number The minutes of previous convocation having been read not have come if he could have helped it, for he always of times, he had never appreciated the full beauty of it and confirmed, the ballot was taken for Comp. J. Clifton attended the installation of the Pattison Chapter with ex- till now, and he should always remember it as long as Thompson, of 119, as a joining member, and accepted . treme pleasure. It was undoubtedly the premier chapter he lived. The proposition was seconded by Bro. Rowley, Bros. George Scott, Stwd. 371, and Samuel Bettony, Hon. in the'province of Kent, and had, he felt sure, a good time S.W., and carried by acclamation. Bro. H. Sadler Sec. 371, were balloted for, and being approved of unani- before it, and he could only once again thank them for thanked the brethren for the very kind words spoken of mously, were exalted to the Supreme Degree of R.A.M., their kind reception and sp lendid hospitality. him, it was a great pleasure to him to see their barque, a ceremony which is always so ably oerformed by Comp. Comp. Mason said he must say that he considered it a which having been once carefully launched, was safely pro- Walter, H., P.Z., P.P. Asst. G. Soj., with the valuable high honour to have a collar under their noble G.S. He gressing on her voyage across the sea of prosperity. Bro. assistance of Comp. Banks, P.Z., P. P.G.S.B. spoke highly of the admirable manner in which Comp. D. Carpmael having previously tendered his resignation, Comp. Gardiner, Z., on behal f of Mrs. Nicholson Cummings had carried out the duties of Installing Officer. owing to the number of his engagements preventing him (Mother Nicholson) then presented to the chapter a hanr'- If the meeting had been only a week later he should not taking an active part in the affairs of the lodge, Bro. H. some set of officers ' collar jewels (10), manufactured by have had an opportunity to respond, as before that time Sadler proposed that he be elected an honora ry member, Comp. Geo. Kenning, London. On the motion of Comp. expired his year of office would have expired to; but, as he would always receive a cordial welcome whenever Collin, P.Z., P.P.G.H., seconded by Comp. Sewell, P.Z., whether as an officer present or past, he trusted he should ci rcumstances enabled him to be amongst them. The P.P.G.H., the g ift was accepted , and a hearty vote of ever carry out those grand principles inculcated in Masonry motion was seconded by the W.M. and carried by acclama- thanks was passed to Mrs. Nicholson for her handsome —" Brotherly Love, Relief , and Truth " —so long as he tion. present. had life, and to assist in the welfare of the Pattison Chapter Bro. D. Carpmael thanked the brethren for their " Hearty good wishes " from the visitors, the chapter so long as he had health and strength. kindness and said it would give him much pleasure to be was closed, when all separated, thoroughly well pleased In response to the toast of his health, the M.E.Z., Comp. with them as often as possible. with a most enjoyable evening. Hobson, said he was at present but a new bloom only just After " Hearty good wishes " had been received from blossoming into life as Z., but could assure them that the the visitors, the lodge was closed in ancient form, and impressive ceremony, so ably carried out by Comp. Cum- the brethren adjourned to the banquet table, where ample PLUMSTEAD.—Pattison Chapter (No. 913).— munings, would never be effaced from his memory. He justice was done to the good things provided. The rule of The installation meeting of the above powerfu l chapter had been through the various offices below the chair, and the lodge of few and short speeches was somewhat relaxed was held at the High School for Boys, Brookhill, on trusted that, as he had done his duty in those offices , he on this occasion. Thursday, the 21st inst., when Comp. E. B. Hobson was, should do the same in the important position he now occu- After having proposed "The Health of Ihe I.P.M.," with the usual ceremony, and in ancient form, placed in pied, and that he should see many other of the companions the W.M. presented Bro. H. Sadler with a Past Master's the chair of Z.; Comp. R.J. Cook in the chair of H.; and arrive at the same distinction. He never would have taken jewel, which he trusted he would long be spared to wear, Comp. J. H. Roberts in the chair of J. The M.E.Z. then office unless he had determined to carry out the duties as a token of the esteem tn which he was held by the invested his officers as follows: Comps. H. ]. Butter, to the best of his ability. It was the happiest day of his members of the lodge. P.Z., P.P.G.P.S. Kent, S.E. ; E. Palmer, S.N.j S. life that he joined the chapter, and he should endeavour to The more serious business of the evening was enlivened Clarke, P.S. ; C. H. Lawson, ist Asst. S.; E. Morris, maintain its prestige and efficiency, and leave the chair in, by some excellent singing, Bros. Imlay and Nance vary- 2nd Asst. S.; A. Penfold, P.Z., P.P.G. ist Asst. S. if possible, a more prosperous condition than he found it. ing the programme with recitations. At the request of Kent, Treas. ; W. J. Lardner, Janitor. Comp. Rev. H. Comp. Cummings having responded to the toastof " The Bro. Nance, San M arcos, U.S.A., the whole of the brethren Cummings, M.A., P.Z. V. S5, P.P.G.J. Kent, was the in- Installing Officer," he and Comp. Warne left for Kent sang the National Anthem. stalling officer , and did his work grandly, for which he was amid a real " Kentish fire." accorded a hearty vote of thanks, to be inscribed on the The toast of "The Second and Third Principals " ? minutes of the chapter; and it was further carried by followed. acclamation " that he become an hon. member of the Comp. Cook, in response, acknowledged their kindness INSTRUCTION. chapter," for which he returned thanks. VVe must not in placing him in the important and dignified position he forget to mention that he was admirably assisted by then occupied, for unless ihey had chosen him, he certainly —A meeting was held on HYDE PARK LODGE (No. 1425). Comp. T. S. Warne, P.Z. 20, P.G.S.E. Kent. A guinea would not have been there. They had heard that night, Monday, the 25th inst., at the Porchester Hotel , Leinster-place, Cleveland-square, Porchester-terrace, Paddington , W. Present: was then presented as a prize for the girls of the High and not for the first time, that the Pattison Chapter was Bros. O. W. Battley, VV.M. ; VV. H. Chalfont , P.M . 142 .;, S.VV. ; School, and the chapter was closed in due form. the first in the province, and he could assure them lhat I. R. Allman , J.VV.; H. Dehane, P.M. 1J43, P.P.S.G.D. Essex, The banquet was partaken of at the Cafe Royal, Air- nothing should be wanting on his part to maintain its Sec. ; W. Chappie S.D. ; C. S. Mote, ; ]. Smith I.G.j , J.D. * . street, W., and among the other companions present were present hi gh position, and make it worthy of its honourable W. T. Potts, Stwd.; F. E. Vowler, P.M . 1603 ; F. R. Hayes, C. Coupland, P.Z., P.P.G.J. Kent; E. Denton, P.Z., reputation. P.M. 17 67; Jos. Bailey, W. Death , J. Davies, acting Preceptor ; P.P.G. 2nd Asst. S. Kent ; E. Sweny, P.Z. ; H. Comp. Roberts said the ceremony he had that and A. Webster, rgi $ (visitor). day passed The lodge was opened in due form, and the minutes of the last Mason , P.Z., P.P.G. Std . Br. Kent; R. Edmunds, P.Z.|; through would leave a lasting impression on him ; it would, meeting were read and confirmed. The 1st and 2nd Sections of the W. Musto, P.Z.; W. C. Tay lor, G. Frost, VV. G. if possible, make him a better companion than ever. He Lecture were worked by Bro. Davies, assisted by the brethren. Lloyd, G. F. Taylor, Dr. H. Bernays, R. S. Courtman, had passed through all the minor offices , and felt sure that The lodge was opened in the Second and Third Degrees, and after H. Ough , J. Farrier, W. Musto, jun., J. Wilson, R. those who followed him—Comps. Palmer and Clark- the usual preliminaries the ceremony of raising was rehearsed , , Hewitson, G. Nichols, J. Hooton, C. j . Clap ham, W. would, as he had done, assist the M.E.Z. by every means Bro. Bailey being candidate. Bro. Chalfont was elected VV.M. for the next meeting (Sth August), and appointed the officers in rota- Harris, j.Topp, G. H. Campbell, W. Busbridge, E. B.Saun- in their power. tion. Bro. Webster was elected a member. Communication from ders, J. F. Randall, and C. Jolly, J. 1472, all of the chap- Comp. Col. Hughes, M.P., had an especial toast, and Bro. J. Stephens was read thankini; the brethren for their expres- ter. Among the visitors were Comps. T. Ovenden, M.E.Z. answered in a prettily conceived speech, for which he was sion of regret at the accident he had met with. Further com- 13; R. J. Warren, M.E.Z 1472 ; J. S. Mutch, P.Z. 13; well applauded. munication from Bro. Capt. A. Nicols was read. A vote of thanks J. Wilkins, P.Z. 13; Capt. G. Spinks, H. 13; H. De The other toasts were "The Visitors," "The Past was passed to be entered on the minutes to Bro. Davies for , , Gray, 13; and F. Kift, 1. Principals " " The Masonic Press and acting as Preceptor. After "Hearty good wishes," the lodge 17 , ," " The Officers," was closed until Sth August. The first toast was that of "The Queen and Royal Arch Janitor's toast. Masonry," followed by that of "The M.E. the Grand Comp. Kift presided at the piano, and some excellent First Princi pal of the Older CHAUCER LODGE (No. 1540) .—This lodge held its usual , H.R.H. the Prince of VVales." singing enlivened the proceedings. weekly meeting at the Old VVhite Hart Hotel , Borough , on Then came the toast of " The M.E. the Pro Grand Tuesday, 26th inst., when there were present Bros. S. Renaut, First Princi pal, the Earl of Carnarvon, and the rest of the W.M.j ]. Osmond , S.W.j VV. Steele . J.W.; W. Roots, S.D.j Grand Officers, Present and Past." These toasts having Hattersley, J.D.j Fullick, I .G.j VV Wingham, Preceptor; F. been drunk with enthusiasm, the M.E.Z. said they were INSTRUCTION. Croaker, Treas.; F. H. Williams, Hon. Sec.; Chapman, and now coming nearer home for the next toast he had the Bcllchamber. , honour to propose was that of "The Grand Superintendent HORNSEY CHAPTER OF IMPROVEMENT (No. 8oo).-A The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last ; convocation was held on Friday, Porchester meeting were read and confirmed. The ceremony of initiation of Kent, the R ght. Hon. Earl Amherst." Their Scribe the 22nd inst., at the Hotel, Leinster-place Cleveland-square Paddington when was rehearsed , Bro Roots candidate. Bro. Chapman having E. had received a very kind letter from his lordshi , , , W., . , p, there were present Comps. T. C. Edmonds, Z.j H. Dehane, H.J answered the usual questions, was entrusted. The lod ge was regretting his inability to attend the chapter that day, for VV. H. Chalfont opened in the Second Degree, and the ceremony of passing was , J.; M. Spiegel , S.E.j R. J. Laundy, P.S.; J. which he, the M.E.Z., was exceeding ly sorry ; but there Davies, ist A.S.; A. R. Rudall, and A.S. ; E. Child , P.Z.j j. rehearsed, Bro. Chapman candidate . The lodge was returned to Sims, C R Wickens and the First Degree, and the ballot taken for ,i'J 5s., in the hands of was one thing they could do to show their esteem for their . . , J. Smith. Grand Superintendent, and that was to drink his health in The chapter was declared open, and the minutes of the last the Treasurer , which proved in favour of Bro. Arrowsmith. The exaltation W.M. rose for the firs t time and the dues were collected. The bumpers, and wish that he mi ght long be spared to preside convocation were read and confirmed . The ceremony of , was rehearsed, Comp. Davits being candidate. The M.E.Z. having W.M . rose for the second time, and the Preceptor announced that over their dear old Province of Kent. were the W.M for the ensuing week was already elected. The VV.M risen the usual number of times, " Hearty good wishes " . . In giving the toastoE "The Prcv. Grand H., Comp. Eastes, accorded and the chapter was closed. rose for the third time, and the lod ge was closed , . and the rest of the Provincial Grand Officers , Present and Past," the M.E.Z. said they were honoured upon the COVENT GARDEN LODGE (No. 16/4). —The usual weekly present occasion by Comps. Cummings and Warne, and meeting of this lodge of instruction was held at the Criterion , among their own members b Piccadilly, VV., on the arst inst., when there were present Bros. y Comp. Mason, who was a •Eostcructau $octetg of finglan&. A. Bullen , W.M.j E. Nice , S.W.j J. D. Graham , J.W. ; G. present officer. They were Grand Masons, and he asked Lambert, S. D.j VV. Crookcs, I.G. j W. Brindley, acting as them to drink the toast with all the honours it deserved. The usual quarterly meetingof the fratres assembled at Preceptor ; F. M. Noakes, acting as Sec.; T. E. Weeks, Tyler j Comp. Cummings, after thanking the companions for their a special convocation in which ihe quarterly communication A. Cogliati, F. Dusterwald , Frank Gul iford, W. Lincoln, and S. hearty reception of the toast, said they all knew that at the was merged, took place at ihe Masonic Hall, Great Queen- Moss. present time their esteemed Comp. Eastes absented him- street V.W. The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last , on the 22nd instant. There were present 0 T. C. meeting were read and confirmed . Bro. A. Cogliati answered the self fro m Freemasonry on account of the heavy bereavement Fratres, R. Roy, M. of the T., Hon. VIII. ; questions leading to the Second Degree. Lodge opened in the he had suffered in the loss of his beloved wife, and he felt Walls, Dep. M. of the T.j E. Thiellay, LP.M. of the Second Degree. Bro. G. Lambert having offered himself as a surehewas expressing the prayer of every companion , not Hon. VIM.0 ; M.W. Frater W. R. Woodman, 1X.°, S. candidate to be raised to the Third Degree, was duly questioned , only there, but in the province, when he hoped that the M. Treas.; R.W. Fratres W. Wynn Westcott, VI1L°, entrusted and retired. Lodge opened in the Third Degree. , The M.H. would give him (Comp. Eastes) health and strength Sec. and Hon. IX.°; G. Lambert, V I1I.°, P.M. of the W.M . rehearsed the Degree of M . M . Lodge was closed in the so that he might be enabled still to bt with them and T.; T. Massa, Hon. Vlll." ; S. L. Macgregor Mathers. Third , and then the Second Degree. On rising for the second W. time, Bro. VV. Brindley proposed that Bro. E. Nice, S.W., be carry out the duties that he had for so many years so VI1I.° ; W. Fratres, J. J. Thomas, E. Street, Rev. T. VV.M. for the ensuing week—seconded by the J.VV., and carried honourably and so efficientl y carried out. It gave him Lemon, H. L. Shirley, W. Lake, J. N. Frye, and many unanimously. The VV.M. elect was pleased to appoint his officers double pleasure to respond to the toast, because he was other fratres, and George Harrison, Assist. Acolyte. in rotation . Nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry, now an honorary member of the Pattison Chapter, and The M. of the T. having opened the Temple and formed the lodge was closed. felt sure that the Grand Officers in it did not wear their the M ystic Circle, the chair was taken by the Supreme colours undeserving ly or in vain. It was a source of great Magus, Ur. Wm. R. Wccdman, M.D. ; and a special CREATON LODGE (No. 1791).—A meeting was held on gratifiction to him to know that there was a goodly array convocation of the Rosicrucian Society of England was Thursday, the 2rst inst., at the Wheatsheaf Hotel, Goldhawk- of collars in the Pattison Chapter, and he trusted that there constituted. 'Ihe following eminent visiting fratres were road Shepherd's Bush W. Present : Bros A , , . E. Austin , VV.M.; would soon be more. It was a great difficulty to distribute admitted'and saluted : M. VV. Fratres, C. E. Meyer, I . » Higginson , S.W. j J. H. Woods, J.W. j Chalfont , P. M ., Sec.,• 0 W. the collars among some iS chapters so as to give entire S.M. of the United States; D. Sutter, VIII. ; C. C. Coombs, S.D.; Jennings, J.D.; Wiles, I.G.; Cavers, Stwd. ; 0 Davies Preceptor; S iegel satisfaction , but he felt sure that none were more worthy Packer, VI11.° ; J. Sartain, Vlll. ; W. J. H ughan, A-. John , P.M., p , P.M .; Sims, P.M. ; R. , H. Rogers, P.M.; Dresden , Stroud, E. Cox, ' Benton, L. Cox, than the companions of the Pattison Chapter, and their Past S.S.M. of England; C. F. Matier, P.S.M.of Scotland P.U- Woodard, Brietbart, Sansom, Lichtenfield , and Stonnill , claims would certainly not be overlooked by their G.S, J. D. Murray, a P.M. of Lancashire ; T. H. Tilton, G.M. of New York ; and H. Lovegrove, representing the The first event in the afternoon 's programme was the in- The toast of "The Queen," and that of "The Grand V/ork College. stallation of the W.M. of No. 1353. Bro. W. King, the Master, tht Prince of Wales," were given from the chair, The minutes of the meeting on Apri l 14th were read and retiring W.M., occupied the chair and opened the lodge, and met with a most enthusiastic reception. confirmed. The Secretary notified the receipt of 135 after which the chair was taken by Bro. W. Goodacre, Other toasts included "The Chairman," " The apolog ies for absence, and special letlers of regret from P.M. No. 155, and Prov. G. Sec, who had kindly consented Organisers of the Picnic,'' "The Ladies," and "Th e R. W. Fratres, T. B. Whytehead, Chief Adept of York- to perform the ceremony. The VV.M. elect, Bro. David Caterer." shire ; R. A. Harwood, Chief Adept of Lancashire ; F. Shaw, was duly presented by Bros. Ellershaw and Wolfen- Afterwards the paity drove through the park to Heaven's- Trewin, Chief Adept Somersetshire ; Brockbank, Past den, and the first part of the ceremonial having been gone gate, thence to Horningsham, and next to Longleat. The Chief Adept Lancashire ; Brown , Past Chief Adept through , a Board of Installed M asters was formed, and noble owner admitted the visitors to the mansion, and the Scotland; Col. Sir Francis Burdett, H. G. Buss, J. Ellison Bro. Shaw installed , the service being most impressively gardens were also inspected. Macartney, Magnus Ohren , Dr. T. H. Bulwer, Chief rendered by Bro. Goodacre. The new W.M. then ap- The party next proceeded to the boat house, where they Adept Australia; F. Gottlieb, B. Cox, Capt. Humber, pointed and invested his officers as follows : Bros. W. partook of a substantial tea. Representative of Scotland ; J. L. Thomas, J.S.M; King, I.P.M. ; John Simpson, S.W.; R. Mortimer, J.W.; The boats having been brought into requisition, numbers C. Peek, S.S.M.; and others. V.W. Frater R. Roy, John Barrow, P.M., Treas.; J. D. Bell, P.M., Sec. ; G. were soon rowing on the lake, while others enjoyed them- M. of the T., then rehearsed the ceremony of advance- A. Morge, S.D. ; W. Linnaker, J.D. ; A. L. Price, I.G. ; selves in the park, and some indulged in a dance, selections ment to the Zelatorshi p, Frater N. Frye acting as Candi- Jas. Ellershaw, P.M., D. of C.; R. Threlfall ; and J. of music being rendered by a capital band, under the date, V.W. Frater S. L. M. Mathers acting as C. of N's., L. Barrow , Stwds. ; and A. K. Allison, Tyler. He then direction of Bro. H. Millington. Shortly after eight o'clock, and Fratres Shirley, J. J. Thomas, Street, and Lake acting presented Bro. King, on behalf of the lodge, with a P.M.'s the bug le sound came all too soon for the departure. as the Four Ancients; and W. Frater Rev. I'. W. Lemon jewel, as a slight token of their appreciation of the maner The visitors from the direction of Salisbury and Swindon acted as Chap lain and Organist. in which he had conducted the business of the lodge drove back to Warminster station , while those from Trow- The S.M. of the United States expressed his great com- during his year of office . bridge and Bradford ret u rned via Frome by the last train. mendation of the skilful and eloquent performance of the Bro. K ING briefl y acknowledged the compliment, and in Among the brethren present, most of whom were ritual by the V.W. Frater R. Roy, in which sentiment concluding proposed that a cordial vote of thanks be accompanied by one or two ladies, were Bros. R. and J. H. everyone present cordial ly joined. given to Bro. Goodacre the Installing Officer , and that Dear, W. Flower, T. S. Futcher, J. W. Calkin, E. Hale, R. VV. Fratres George Lambert and Eugene Thiellay the same be entered on the minutes of the lodge. The G. Fullford , E. Bartlett, G. G. Nunn , W. G. Knight, H. were conducted to the chair, and received jewels of honour motion was carried with acclamation, and duly acknow- Blake, J. W. Newton , F. Griffin , Gerrish , A. H. Lapham, as Past Masters of the Temple, and each expressed his ledged. I. James, F. Kelland, J. H. Foley, T. S. Hill, H. Applegate, aratitude at the presentation. The jewel presented to Bro. King, which was manufac- H. Milling ton, H. R. Chapman, A. G. P. Foley, H. Mundy, Ths Supreme Magus then conferred the Honorary tuned by Bro. George Kenning, of London, bore the C. Roberts, H. Mead , W. H. Burt, Rev. VV. N. C. Ninth Degree upon M.W. Fratres C. E. Meyer, following inscri ption : " Presented to Bro. W. King, P.M., Wheeler, J. Sparks, VV. E. Taylor, H. S. Wilkins, G. J. S.M. of U.S.A.; Albert G. Goodall , S.S.M. of U.S.A. ; by the members of the Duke of Lancaster Lodge, No. Farrington, G. Tay lor, C. J. Jones, C. VV. Bryant, A. Alfred F. Chapman , J.S.M. of U.S.A. ; Thomas J. 1353, as a mark of esteem. June 29, 1887." Wallington , VV. J. Wilkins, J. Taylor, T. Turner, W. G. Shryock, Treas.-Gen. ; Charles T. MacClenachan , Sec- The dedication of the Masonic flail, in Church-street, Shemilt, J. Smith, J. Hall E. J. Langston, Trotman, and Gen. ; and the Honorary Eighth Degree upon V. W. took place at four o'clock, Bro. Captain C. H. Garnett, Flower. Fratres John Sartain, John Young, Daniel Sutter, and who was the dedicating officer, being assisted in his duty The picnic, it need scarcely be added, was thoroughly Chas. W. Packer. by the Provincial Grand Officers above named, ard the enjoyed, and numerous hopes were expressed that there M.W. Frater C. E. Meyer, in returning thanks, gave an Worshipful Masters of three lodges assembling there, will be a similar gathering annual ly. Before separating eloquent account of the Order in America, and each of the namely, Bro. R. Nicholson , of the Fortitude ; Bro. VV. the visitors one and all expressed their appreciation of the visitors in turn made a short speech , adding other interest- Drinkall , Rowley; and Bro. D. Shaw, of the Duke of indefati gable exertions of the Hon. Secretary, Bro. ing information. Frater Sartain narrated the Rabbinical Lancaster Lodge. Bro. Longman ably officiated as D. of Farrington , to whom must be attributed , to a very large legend of Solomon and the Iron Worker who claimed the C, and the musical portion of the service was capitally ren- extent, the unqualified success which attended the picnic. seat of honour among all artificers. dered by a quintet consisting of Bros. T. Armitstead, Jos. R.W. Frater W. Wynn Westcott , M.B., Hon. IX", Barro w, H. Gooch, L. D. Price, and J. H. Parker, Bro. F. exhibited his new work on the Isiac Tablet of Bembo, also Dean presiding at the organ. a large-sized photograph of his drawing of the same. The The duties of the day were brought to a conclusion with THE ANNUAL REPORT OF THE " OLD mjstic circle was then dissolved , and the convocation closed a banquet at the King's Arms Hotel, and with a few excep- MASONIANS." at 7.15 p.m. in ancient and solemn form , and further busi- tions was attended by all whose names appear above, the ness was adjourned ur.til the second Thursday in October. gathering being one of the most successful ever held in The first annual report of the Association, known as the " Old Masonians," consisting of members educated at the At 7 o'clock the fratres sat down to a sumptuous ban- Lancaster. Bro. Captain Garnett occupied the chair, quet at the HolbornJRestaurant. A long list of toasts was having on his right and left the provincial officers who had Royal Masonic Institution for Boys, is on the whole a satis- honoured, and there was much discussion of topics of been assisting him in the dedicatory service. The after- factory one. Formed as recently as May, 1S86, it already Rosicrucian interest. • dinner proceedings were considerably enhanced by the numbers 74 members, and the support accorded to it by rendering of a capital selection of glees by the quintet many leading Freemasons, and particularl y by Bro. Fredk. party above named, and whose efforts were heartily Binckes, the \ eteran Secretary of the Institution, augurs applauded. well for its future usefulness and prosperity. The balance- <&uemslantu The banquet being concluded, and dessert passed round , sheet, though it deals only with modest figures, shows that the usual toast list was honoured, " The Health of the the Society is well managed. The receipts from all sources, CONSECRATION OF THE BLACKALL Queen " being received most enthusiastically, as likewise and including the Subscriptions and Entrance Fees of LODGE. was that of " The Prince of Wales, M.W.G.M," Bro . Members, Donations at the Annual Dinner, and Subscrip- Goodacre was also congratulated on his appointment to past tions to Prize Fund, reached £36 2s., while the expenditure, The opening of the above new lodge took place, with full rank in Grand Lod ge, and the Chairman, Bro. Captain including Ig gs. Rent of Room for Social Evenings, and Masonic honours, on Tuesday, the 17th May, under dispen- Garnett, received a bumper, which he duly acknowledged. £2 7s. " Loss on Annual Dinner ," amounted to £iS 6s. 3d. sation from the District Grand Lodge. The Installing The Donations promised, but as yet unpaid , are £5 5s., Officer, Bro. F. C. Shaw, P.M. 16S0, Dist. G. Std. Br., and balance in hand and at bank is ^13 ios. gd. The was assisted by Bros. H. G. Eccles, I.P.M. 16S0 ; G. PRESENTATION TO BRO. R. I, FINNE- annual dinner took place on the 26th May last, under the Shakespear, P.M. 1680 ; and T. H. Girling, I.P.M. 2167, MORE, R.M. presidency of Bro. Binckes. Not so many members were P.M. 706 and 1160, P.D.G.S. Bengal. Bro. C. W. Sar- present as had been expected, and the receipts for tickets geant was installed as the first W.M., and invested his The Durban Resident Magistrate's slaff, including the fell short of the outlay by £2 ys. However, this small officers—accompany ing each investiture with suitable re- District Surgeon (Dr. W. H. Addison), and the Superinten- deficit was more than counterbalanced by the subscriptions marks—as follows : Bros. M. S. Tolano, S.VV. ; V. dent of the Addington Hospital (Mr. Way), waited upon to the funds of the Association, which were contributed by Desgrand , J.W. ; E. Myers, Treas. ; J. McGregor, Sec. ; Bro. Finnemore at his residence in Smith-street, Durban, the brelhren who took part in the festivity, and which, as the Rev. J. D. Mably, S.D.; F. Clark, J.D. ; G. Clark, I.G. ; recently, for the purpose of presenting to him an address account discloses, amounted to £19 igs. In short, the J. C. Drysdale, Stwd.; and W. Russell, Tyler. and g ilt bronze clock in token of their regard and on opening year has passed off well. Certain expenses The W ORSHIPFUL M ASTER then requested that a the occasion of his impending marriage. were incurred at starting, which will not need to be in- hearty vote of thanks be recorded to the Installing Mas- Dr. A DDISON , in makingthepresentation , said Bro. Finne- cui red again, or to a lesser extent only. As the Association ter and those brethren who had travelled through the rain more entered the public service when Messrs Harding and becomes better known and its objects more generally under- and mud over 90 miles of country to open that lodge, Field were the only magistrates in the colony, and was now, stood and appreciated , there will no doubt be a large in- which was carried unanimousl y. he supposed, the oldest Government servant on the bench . crease in the number of members, especially as the Four candidates were then proposed for initiation. The None of the magistrates of the colony fulfilled their duties entrance fee is very small, and the annual subscription lodge was then closed, and the brethren adjourned to the better than Bro. Finnemore, whether as regards learning only 5s. for a town, and 2s. 6d. for a country member, banquet room, the usual loyal and Masonic toasts being and ability or demeanour and general bearing. Dr. Addi- and is. for a junior, that is, a youth under iS years of age. honoured. son heartily congratulated his worship on his approaching VVe may reasonably hope, therefore, that the " Old "The Health of the Newly-Installed Master " was well marriage, and added that the lady who was to become his Masonians " will gradually settle themselves down into a received, also that of " The Visitors," who had journeyed wife was also to be congratulated on the just and upright society of " Old Boys," who will not only take a pride in so far. " Prosperity to the Blackall Lodge " closed a very character of the gentleman of her choice. the School at which they were educated, but will likewise pleasant evening. Bro. FINNEMORE briefly returned thanks for theaddress be prepared, as occasion may demand, to lend a helping and gift, the value of which , he said, was greatly enhanced hand to any " Old Masonians " that may be in need of by their being presented by his dear old friend , Dr. Addison, it. We shall always take great pleasure in encou raging MASONIC JUBILEE CELEBRATION AT whom he had known so many years. He valued them for and supporting this Association. LANCASTER. the feelings which prompted the gift ; for it was difficult to carry out a responsible position unless one was supported The brethren resident in Lancaster and the vicinity cele- and helped cheerfully and willingly by those about him. It SUMMER BANQUET OF THE EARL *?I'ated the fiftieth anniversary of the accession of her was a great pleasure to him to feel that he had the regard OF CARNARVON LODGE, No. 1642. Majest y on Wednesday afternoon , the 29th ult., by the and good wishes of his staff. installation then adjourned to the dining-room meeting of the Duke of Lancaster Lodge ; the The party , where Bro. The members of this lodge held their annual [summer dedication of the Masonic Hall, Church-street ; and by a Finnemore's health was drunk and an enjoyable evening outing on Thursday, the 14th instant. The combined was spent. place selected banquet of the three lodges at the King's Arms for the visit was Windsor, and the wisdom of the choice n *^e even'n °*1 There was a very good attendance The Freemasons and the officials of the Durban Central otf if" ' was testified by the complete success of the venture. The brethren, among whom were Bros. W. Goodacre, P.G. Jail will also make presentations. bright weather, the picturesque scenery, g.B.of the geneility England, Prov. G. Sec ; Capt. Garnett, P.M., which prevaded one and all, and last but not least, the P.P.G.W.; J. E. Oglethorpe, P.P.G.R. ; H. Longman P , presence of the fair sex, all combined to realise the idea of -P .G S. of W.; J. Hatch , P.P.G.S. of W.; W. Long- MASONIC PICNIC AT SHEARWATER. mire the excursion—a happy and enjoyable day. The company , P.P.G.D.C.; E. Simpson , P.P.G.P. ; H. Bewes.P.M.. journeyed from Paddington at 11 o *>- tcG.S 'clock, reaching Windsor . .B. (Wigton)—Duke of Lancaster Lodge ; Bros.W. The lodges in Wiltshire had a combined picnic on about an hour later. After a substantial lunch at the Star K'ng.lW.M. ; P.M.'s, Bros. J. Acton , J. Barrow , J. Beesley, Wednesday, the 13th inst., at Shearwater, by the kind and Garter, thoughts were naturall Hartley, y turned to the best "• J. Ellershaw, R. Wolfenden , J. D. Bell ; permission of the Marquis of Bath. The event was mode of spending the time in the pleasantest and most bene- *»d Bros. D. Shaw, J. R. Nuttall , John Simpson, R. organised by a committee, representative of the various ficial manner. The majority Mortimer decided in favour of a drive to , G. A. Morge, F. Ward, A. L. Price, J. L. lodges, to whom Bro. G. J. Farring ton , P.M., acted as Virginia Water as the best means of viewing the surround- narrow, James Simpson , Jos. Wright, Davis T. Hinde J. , Hon. Sec, and the arrangements, necessarily of great ing country . The route taken was down the long drive , E. Smallev. R. T. Walker. 7. Kennv. G. detail were carried out most admirably. Parties from all Jackson , from the Castle, past the stone of the statue to be erected , J. E. Miller, P. Dutton , W. Bell, T. Armit- parts of the county travelled by rail to Warminster, the by the Women «ead, 's Jubilee offering, which had been prepared G. Blezard, R. Threlfall, W. Linnaker, and R. C. railway company having offered them special facilities, but to be laid later in the day by her Wilk,nS0n Majesty. On reaching . Rowley Lodge : W. Drinkall, W.M.; a few from the neighbouring towns did the journey by road, the skirts of the beautiful grounds of Virginia Water, the £M.VN. W. Helme, A. Kershaw ; and Bros. A. manley Norris's well appointed drag going from Trowbrid ge. company alighted and walked round the lake, past the old W. Capstick, and Rev. J. Brack. Lodge of At Warminster station, a number of brakes were in ruindand waterfall, to the Wheatsheaf , where the carnages fortitude : R. Nirhnknn. W.M. • P.M.'.: F n,»n James attendance, and the party were soon on their way to were in waiting. On the return journey, a different road Hatch, W. King, G. Kelland, J. Jowett, B. Shearwater. With the exception of a slight shower just was taken, and a visit paid to the Home Farm ^egson, , which E. Card well, J. Fenton, T. Bayley, R. after their arrival at the park, the visitors were favoured proved interesting and instructive. Windsor was reached T J' Atkinson ; Bros. J. Heald, J. B. Shaw, with lovely weather. about five, enabling a few of the A RelA party to walk to Eton, A\,h ph, H. Gnoch, L. D. Price, W. Hayes, W. On reaching the rendezvous, a recherche luncheon, where a close inspection was made n of the antique triumphal 1 M A G- C- Hatton, J. Barrow, A. K. Allinson , provided in a tent, was partaken of by about 100 brethren arch erected by the Etonians, the pedestrians returned in " ,,Parker. T. G. Thompson , Phyzackerley, T. and their friends Th;nistlethwaite/ . J. , the catering of Bio. W. H. Atkins giving time for dinner. A number of the company who preferred , and B. Hamer. The Morecambe Lodge the utmost satisfaction. a tri p on the river, having procured a steam launch , spent epresented hy Bros - J- F- Wilan, W.M., and Bro. In the unavoidable absence of the D.P.G.M., Bro. Sir a very pleasant day on the St7n£ nS n water and were enabled to make ° * and Br0, Thos - Addis» o£ St Helens- was Gabriel Goldney, the chair was taken by Bro. R. Dear, a short stay at Maidenhead. The excursionists re-assembled also pr t W.M . at the Star and Garter, Windsor, shortly after six o'clock, well pleased at the enjoyment they had derived from their their worthy friend, and he trusted he would follow in the (Craft visit to the picturesque neighbourhood. Ample justice footsteps of his uncle and be a blessing to the Order he ftfje &&roato . justice having been done to the good things provided by the had joined. He thanked them for the kind manner in worthy host, the toast list was commenced, the important which they had listened to his few remarks, and as the The Ascotvale Masonic Hall, near Melbourne, the founda- feature of the evening being the unveiling, by the Rev. Bro. evening was advancing considerably, he trusted they would tion stone of which was laid so recently as October last Simpson , P.G. Chap., of an oil painting of Bro. D. P. permit him to sit down and present to their gaze, as a was opened as a place of public entertainment on the 13th Cama, P.G. Treas., generously presented to the lodge by gift from Bro. Fracis, the portrait of Bro. D. P. Cama, of May by a ball, held under the auspices of the Gordon Bro. N. D. Fracis, VV.M. 255. "The Oueen and the P.G. Treasurer. Lodge, No. 2H2 (E.G.). Elaborate preparations had been Craft," and " H.R.H. the Prince of Wales, M.W.G.M., " The picture, which is an excellent portrait of Bro. Cama, made for the occasion, in the shape of decorations, which having been given by Bro. H. Wood , W.M., the S.VV. was then unveiled amidst lound applause. were mainly the work of Bro. J. C. M. Cowan, the archi- proposed "The Grand Officers ." After eulogising the Bro. PARRHOUSE, P.M., said that as he happened to be tect of the building, assisted by several members of the services rendered by the Grand Officers , he said that on the the senior P.M. present, he had the privilege of proposing lodge and ladies, the latter of whom provided some pretty present occasion it afforded him very great pleasure to be " The Health of the W.M." Having known Bro. Wood, floral devices as an adjunct to a display of ferns and pot permitted to couple with the toast the name of one W.M., for 25 years, he could say that a more kind and plants. The larger of the side rooms at the entrance to who was so well known and respected as Rev. Bro. genial man never existed. the hall was turned into a reception and drawing room Simpson, Past Grand Chaplain. He might tell Bro. J. H. WOOD, W.M., in reply, after thanking the kindly furnished for the evening by the wife of one of the them that many years ago that brother was one of the company for the heartiness with which the toast had been lodge officers . Bro. Dr. Campbell, the S.W. of the lodge curates of the royal parish of Kensington , where their received , said that his experience of Masonry was confined and Mrs. Campbell undertook the duties of host and lodge met, and during that lime he was loved and to their lodge, which he joined 10 years ago. Since that hostess, in consequence of the indisposition of the W.M. respected by all. He had watched his career with great time he had been progressing step by step until he had Bro. W. F. Lamonby. The company numbered nearly satisfaction, having naturally taken an interest in those arrived at his present position. With reference to the pic- 100 couples. Bro. Sir William Clarke, Bart., R.W. Dist. who had been connected with them. He asked all present ture, he felt deep ly grateful to Bro. Fracis for his kindness, and Prov. G.M. of Victoria , and Lady Clarke had accepted to cordially drink the toast, coupling with it the name of and he assured them that he considered it an act whereby an invitation, but during the afternoon a telegram was Rev. Bro. Simpson. that brother had increased the estimation with which he received from Sir William , stating that the death of the Rev. Bro. SIMPSON , P.G. Chap, heartil y thanked the was previously regarded. On behalf of the members, he son of one of his principal District Officers in a terrible S.W. for the kind manner in which he had proposed the tendered their sincere thanks to Bro. Fracis for his generous railway disaster deprived Lady Clarke and himself of the toast. As an humble member of Grand Lodge he gift. pleasure of being present. Several other invited guests returned his best thanks for the kindness which had on Bro. N. D. Fracis, W.M. 255, in responding for " The were present. Dancing opened shortly after g with the that, as en every occasion, characterized their Masonic Visitors," said it was with diffidence that he rose to reply, " Rupertswood Quadrille ," composed by the VV.M. of the gatherings. He felt privileged at having to respond for for he had to speak in a language not his own. He would Gordon Lodge, and introduced with much success at a this toast on the present occasion , and he congratulated state the circumstances under which he was led to present recent Masonic ball in Melbourne. The quadrille is dedi- himself especiall y on having it proposed by one who the portrait. Some few months ago, their esteemed Bro. cated to Sir William Clarke, and named after his country hailed fro m a place with which he was associated in his the Rev. Simpson was kind enoug h to write a letter to Bro. seat. The opening set was composed as follows : Bro. S. ' early days, and who had played an important part as Cama asking him to sit for the painting. Bro. Cama, who T. Staughton , M.P., and Mrs. Jennings, Bro. vV. T. C. churchwarden in Kensing ton. He was sure that the is a very intimate friend of his own, was at firs t reluctant, Kelly and Mrs. Campbell, Dr. Campbell and Mrs, toast the S.VV. had proposed was one which the ladies being of opinion that such a portrait should be exe- Staughton, the Mayor of Essendon and Mrs. Kelly, Mr. would to some extent appreciate, for ladies of this country cuted after the death of a man; but at last he M'Lean and Miss Lamonby, Bro. J. F. Crane and Mrs. were always anxious to pay respect to an y thing in the consented. Mrs. Cama had seen the picture, and she Hayles (nee Miss Lamonby), Bro. A. Reeve and Mrs. shape of authority. He had been accustomed to hear the considered it as a fine likeness. As Parsees,they were taught Syers, Bro. J. A. Rigby and Mrs. Reeve. The card con- ladies say " and obey." He was quite sure, therefore, two things, charity and gratitude. He thought Bro. Cama tained 23 dances, admirable music for which was provided that irrespective ot the remarkable offering which the had done something for the Masonic Charities, and it was by Wilson 's band. Bro. J. A. Rigby officiated as M.C. Queen had received from the loy al ladies they,would ever this lod ge that had hel ped his rise in the Craft.. It was The catering in the supper rooms was entrusted to Bro. be found paying loyal devotion to their Queen. He was theirlod ge that, findinga woith y brotherpossessingsterling Skinner. Bro. Lamonby, we may add, is occupying the pleased to be present at this gathering and he congratu- qualities, esteemed him as such, and made him an honorary chair of the Gordon Lodge for the second year. He also lated the lodge on the presence of the fair sex, for he had member. _ Personally, he felt that he owed a debt of grati- laid the foundation stone of the Ascotvale Masonic Hall, ever found that the only drawback to Masonry was the tude to this lod ge which he could never repay . There was and is Chairman of the directors of the company which absence of ladies. He wished they could have been present one other fact he would mention—recentl y, whilst going erected the building. at the Albert Hall, when they woud have heard over 6000 through some old papers of the Cama firm , he noticed that voices uniting in the chorus of " God save the Queen," and that excellent firm had contributed no less than £12,500 to producing a volume of sound that would excel all the choirs Charity. In conclusion he agai n returned thanks for their kindness. At the meeting of the Provincial Grand Lodge in Eng land. The presence of ladies had a most happy of Surrey, held at Croydon on the 27th inst., Bro. Charles and refining effect and he was delighted that that lod ge Other toasts, including "The Ladies," having been Belton give n, , Vice-President of the Board of General Purposes, had given the brethren the honour of their presence. He the party returned to town by the special saloon was invested as Senior Grand Warden. had been asked to perform what he called a pleasing duty. carriages provided, reaching London soon after eleven, It was a happiness to all of them some time ago to hail well satisfied with their pleasant and enjoyable trip. The corner-stone of the new Public School with great satisfaction the news that the election of a The company included : Bro. J. H. Wood, W.M., Buildings , Huntington , VVest Virginia, U.S.A., was laid Mason, distinguished in the Craft, to the position of Grand Mrs . and the Misses Wood ; Bro. S. H. Parkhouse, with the custcmary Masonic rites on the 4th Jul y, by Bro. Treasurer of Eng land , would be held year by year, instead P.M., Treas., and Miss Parkhouse ; Bro. Saml. Smout , Hira m K. Howard, M.W.G.M. West Virginia , the oration of having it as heretofore, a life office. He happened to P.M. and Mrs. Smout; Bro. Geo. Davis, P.M., and being delivered by Bro. Thos. E. Hodges, Professor in take an humble part in that change and he was sure they Mrs. Davis ; Bro. E. M. Lander, P.M.; Bro. James Marshall College. would feel that in the case of the only office in the gift of Bartle, P.M., and fiiends, and Miss Bartle ; Bro. R. H, the Craft it should be an office , not for life, but year by Pearson, S.W., and friends; Bro. R. Robeit; Thursday, November the 3rd , has been fixed for J. , J.D.j the consecration of Truro Cathedral year. They came last year upon a distinguished Mason and friends ; Bro. E. Rogers and Mrs. Rogers and , the (oundation-stone of who is not a native of this country, friends ; Bro. Woodmason , P.M., which was laid with Masonic ceremonial , by the Prince of but who had been J. and friends ; Bro, VVales associated with that great Empire to which they had the j. H. Pearson, P.M., and Miss Pearson; Bro. G. A, , M.W.G.M. Itisexpected that his Koyal Highness honour to claim alliance. He meant the great Empire of Williams, Mrs. Williams, and son ; Bro. VV. will be present on the occasion, and that the ceremony will Wadham be conducted b India, and it was a happy thoug ht that at the time when and Miss Wadham ; Bro. J. Turner and Mrs . Turner ; y his Grace the Archbishop of Canterbury. Bro. S. Adkins P they were anxious to unite togelher the whole cf the J. , .M., and friends ; Bro. Mason Among the Jubilee celebrations co-incident with Empire, that they should take up ihe cue and should elect and Mrs. and Miss Mason ; Bros. Day, Brewster, French , that of h=r Majesty this year we are pleased to note that to the office of Grand Treasurer, Bro. Cama. He cordiall y Huish , F. C. Broad and'friends, Hy. Holmes, Irvine, Thos, Fisher, Hatton of Bro. Magnus Ohien , P.A.G.D.C, who completes his 50 rejoiced at the result of that election , and he was quite sure , Hart, Whitllesea, Morey, and many years' that the di others. experience as Gas Engineer. Bro. Uhren com- gnity with which Bro . Cama held that office was menced his career in 1S3 as a pupil of Geddie Pearse the a proof that the choice was not in vain , n ay, more, that he Among the victors we noticed Bios 7 , . Rev. R. I . Simo-on Engineer-in-Chief of the British Gas Company, London , held that office was a proof that he was the almoner of his G C Frad? W>M - 2 ' ' > A », ?; 55 i J' K. R. Cama arid has been for own benefits in helping the Masonic Charities. They D.n Stroudc , W.M. 2 ' many years, as most of our readers might 045, and Miss Stroud ; W. VV. Lee, know, the Manager of the Crystal Palace Gas Company. naturally expect that such a Mason should have his 1S97, and others. memory perpetuated . At the same time he would say that The Philadel phia Keystone of the 16th July as there were men like Sir Christopher Wren , who in St. contains an interesting sketch of the Carter Lod No. MASONIC ge, Paul's Cathedral could point to monuments around them , CEREMONY AT BRIXTON. 50, Pennsylvania (extinct since 183S), which was warranted so Bro. Cama could point to the blessings he had conferred in December, 1790 by the Grand Lodge of Pennsy lvania, upon their thiee Masonic Institutions. Bro. Cama was On Thursday, the 21st inst., the foundation stone of the to meet at the "Sign of the VVhite Horse," in East well worthy of having his memory perpetuated , although Parochial Rooms, attached to the Church of St. Jude, Whiteland Township, Chester co. Pa., and the founders of he trusted it would be many years befo re the original Dulwich-road , Herne-hill , was laid by the Right Hon. the which had been members of the old Military Ledge at passed away. It was meet and ri g ht that on the canvas Earl of Lathom, R.W. Deputy Grand Master. Valley Forge. Ihe lod ge found itself obliged to succumb they should still have Bro. Cama with them , and when he The Rev. R. B. Ransford, the vicarof St. Jude's, having to the strong anti-Masonic crusade which caused so much (Bro. Simpson) threw off the frail covering of the picture secured a suitable site, designs were invited in limited excitement throiigheut the United States during 1S26 and they would see a portrait lhat would be treasured and competition , and that submitted by Mr. E.W. Wimperis, of following years, the order to suspend labour being made in 6, Lambert-road revered in their lod ge. The picture of their excellent , Brixton-hill , was selected. Tha plan in- September, 1S35, and the warrant finally vacated in friend had been taken by Miss Read, of New Bond-street, cludes a large hall for lectures, concer ts, &c, a meeting Januarv, 1S38. who had painted some of the heroes of the time. She had room, kitchen, &c. The elevation is of a pleasing hter been privileged to take the portrait of their friend , and she type of continental Gothic, the total cost will be £1700, On Monday, the 28th inst., the eldest daug had taken it, as he thought they would all presently agree, and the contractors are Messrs. E. C. Howell and Sons, of of Bro. T. VV. Heath, W.S. 1643, was married to Bro. W. admirabl y. As the ladies present were aware there were Lambeth. Windsor, A.O. 15S5. The bridesmaids being Miss Lizzie said to be secrets in Masonry, but on that occasion he was The architect is a cousin and pupil of Bro. J. T. Wim- Heath and Miss Fannie Heath, sisters of the bride. The going to unveil a secret which he might confide to them. peris, P.M., Past Grand Steward. ceremony was performed by Rev. T. H. Brooks, Vicar of " There 's noug ht but what 's good to be understood by a Bro. J. Lynn, Bristow, M.P., attended as a P.M. and St. Stephen 's, Westbourne Park, an old friend of the Free and an Accepted Mason," and he ivas sure that what received a hearty welcome. famil y, after which , Bro. Heath in his most liberal and he was about to unveil would be pronounced very good. The members of the Brixton Lodge, including Bros. W. bountiful spirit entertained about 40 to breakfast, when the There was a verse in the song from which he had quoted , Day, W.M.; H. Lovegrove, P.M. and Sec ; H . Baldwin , usual loyal and complimentary toasts were proposed and which was meant to prove the esteem with which the ladies P.M. ; Hicks, J. Bott, R. Bott, Loney, Newlands, and responded to. Among the guests were many relatives and are regarded by Masons. It was " No mortals can more many others . Bros . G. VV. Kni g ht , W.M. 1507 ; Cooke, friends of the bride and bridegroom , also Bro. J. Inder, the ladies adore than a Free and an Accepted Mason." He 192S ; W. H. Lee, and many other Masons residing in the of the Chiswick Lodge, and Bro. W. C. Williams, W.M. quoted the words to show the ladies the inflated way in neighbourhood. of the Dalhousie Lodge. The happy pair left town on their which they were looked upon , and while he was only too The R.W. Deputy Grand Master was received on his honeymoon tri p, about 6.30. l'he festivities continued delighted to reveal a secret to them without infring ing any arrival by Bros. Frank Richardson , P.G.D. ; Dr. Stewart, until a very late hour. The breakfast was supplied by laws, he was confident that when he drew the veil they P.G.D. ; F. S. Knyvelt, G.D. ; Pendlebury, Asst. Grand Bro. Anderson (S65), of Earl's Court-road. would feel that they had in that portrait that which was Secretary ; and Rev. Welldon , Grand Chaplain , who to " good, to be understood " by every assisted the R.W. Deput Ihe foundation-stone of the new offices about Mason and every y Grand Master in the ceremony, as for the sister present. He would add one other little fact— did Bro. H. B. Marsha'l, J.P., Past Crand Treasurer. be erected at Nos. 1, 2, and 3, Queen-street, E.C, accommodation of Com- If there were secrets in Freemasonry, they were Ihe most Bro. H. Lovegrove, who is a sidesman of the adjoining the Bii i-h Equitable Assurance pany, was laid with appropriate formalities , and in the insignificant part of the Order. Their principles were parish, and representative at the Diocesan Conference, loyalty, Charily, and a reverence for all acted as Director of presence of a numerous gathering of the Directors and that was good and Ceremonies. instant, holy, more particularl y in their homes. That was Ihe their friends, on the afternoon of Friday, the 22nd essence of their Order. There was no princi the ceremony being followed by a banquet at the Guildhall ple that was and we not hi gh and glorious, and their great secrets, if they Bro. the Earl of Ravensworth presided at the Tavern. Everything passed off most successfully, is able to existed , were but the least part of their constitution. 'I he summer session of the Institute of Naval Architects , which trust it will not be long before the Company portrait about to be unveiled had been presented to the was opened at Newcastle-on- I'yne on Tuesday. establish itself in its new premises. dis- lodge by Bro. Fracis, W.M. 255, who was present with Bro. the Lord Mayor and the Lad H OLLOW .W 'S P ILLS AND O INTMENT ,—Travellers to and from y Mayoress tant climes would do changes arm them. It was a noble present of a noble man , for it was entertained the Masters, Wardens, well to bear in mind , that IlKse risks the portrait of one whose position in the and assistants of the the altered diet and surroundin gs of Iheirlives entdl manifold commercial world Merchant Taylers' Company, of which his lordshi p is a will and in India stands hi gh, in addition to the position he had to health. Occasions are sure to arise in which they traveii""f" member, at dinner in the Egyptian Hall of the Mansion lumi.ujremedy' suchBUUI asd3 theseUltSClCliUWUCU renowned PillsL HIS anddMU OintmentUI lllllltu i, and«»•" no¦•- - j.g attained in Freemasonry . He trusted that ihe present House on Wednesday. by land or sea should ever fail to have a supply at hand. ' llc?' would be duly appreciated by the lodge, and that it would for the varic TODACCOXIST S may trul y be said to have a physician at his call remain a landmark to guide young Masons in the way of COMMENCING .—An Illustrated Guide of no pages emergencies of travel. Chills and fevers should be P™"1*?"*. How t open respectably from jt?2o to ^2000; " free by post' tlu peace and truth. He was happy to think there was with II. Myers° & Co., treated , and the printed directions should be carefully * "f*: ue 109, Enston-rd.. London, TelephoneC No. ?