its popularity at the present time—to the outside NEXT WEEK'S FESTIVAL. world ; when the work performed by its Institutions passed almost unnoticed in the regular flow of charity BEFORE we again have the opportunity of address- which is universal throughout the country. True, ing our subscribers, the First Anniversary the Institutions were not then doing nearly Festival of the Masonic Institutions for 1890 will so much as they are now, for the simple have been numbered with the events of the past. reason that the income of the three was about equal What will be the result of that Festival ? On its to what is now necessary to maintain one of them. success depends the conduct of the Royal Masonic But their advance was rapid, and there were many Benevolent Institution for the next twelve months, critics to be found who predicted that the enormous pros- while it may also have a marked effect on the future perity of the Charities could not be maintained. Fortu- of the Charity. Who then but must hope for as nately, they have so far proved wrong in their surmise, grand a success as ever attended any of the Masonic and we are able to boast of continued success. Still, Anniversaries ? we cannot help marvelling that so much has been The Institution is at the present time pledged to an possible, and we even ask ourselves if it is certain annual outlay for annuities alone of ^614,866, to meet that such contributions will be continued regularly in which there is a permanent income of ^3600 only, the future ? There is no certainty about it, is the while in addition to the annuities there are the only answer to be made, and yet there is as much current expenses of the Institution to be met, and the certainty attached to it as to anything depending on cost of keeping its affairs prominently under the the good feeling and liberality of Englishmen. notice of the Craft to be provided for. Taking all The Festival of the Benevolent Institution, on these liabilities into consideration, the £3600 per- Wednesday next, will be under the presidency of the manent income looks amazingly small, and it is no Lord Mayor of London, Sir Henry Aaron Isaacs, who wonder that the annual task of raising the balance has thrown himself heart and soul into the work needed to secure a fair adjustment of finances is attached to his chairmanship. We are confident his ad- regarded as a formidable one. Hitherto the members vocacy of the claims of the Institution will have some of the Craft have responded most liberally and effect on Metropolitan Craftsmen , but dare not hope for regularly to the ajmeals that have been made, and any phenomenal amount coming from the London there is no reason to fear that any serious falling Stewards. The support from the Metropolis is, perhaps, off in the returns will take place during succeeding more regular than from some of the Provinces, and years. Still, the sums required to carry on the this fact, coupled with the difficulty of making any Masonic Institutions are too enormous to be treated special combination in London, goes far to prevent with indifference, and it would be almost criminal any particular outburst of liberality from the capital, for those associated in the management of the such as is possibl e from a Province when, for instance, Charities if they dared to let matters take their own its Masonic chief undertakes the duties to be dis- course, in the expectation that things would come charged by the Lord Mayor on Wednesday. All we right, as usual. No doubt there would be a regular can hope for is a specially good London total, and a flow of subscription s to the Institutions even without fair average of Provincial successes. These, together, any effort being made by staffs or others interested would prove most satisfactory, and would add addi- in them, but such a spontaneous influx would off, tional lustre to the Craft as providing the means for gradually fall and would by no means prove continuing the work of one of its brightest ornaments sufficient to keep the work going. Happily, however, lor another year, and perhaps enabling the com- there are among us many Craftsmen who not only mittee to consider the claims of a few more of the take a pleasure in working themselves, but are never long array of candidates for the next election than is content unless they are urging others to do the same now possible. We sincerely hope for a good all-round on behalf of the aged and distressed of the Craft. success—a hearty gathering and a good total. The gathering of Wednesday next will present many pleasing features to the student of Masonry, and will no doubt create surprise in the minds of some outside the charmed circle. To those who have been regu- larly admitted into the Order the meeting must of MASONIC HOMES. necessity be attractive, as affording further proof of the sound basis on which English Freemasonry at MASONIC Homes had their origin in England in the last century. They arc an outgrowth from and present rests ; while to the outside public it will an evidence of the voluntary charity of the Craft. This appear as an exemplification of continued prosperity voluntary charity is a distinguishing feature of Free- and continued sympathy on the part of those in a masonry, and before we refer further to Masonic Homes, position to render help to some of their less fortunate let the character of this charity be fully comprehended. fellows. Freemasonry is distinguishable from all other societies We can remember the time when Freemasonry and by a number of peculiarities, one of which is the absence of its doings were virtually unknown—as compared with any commercial relation between it and ils initiates. There is no pecuniary contract made by any Masonic U tica contracts its powers. Brethren from all parts of the bo^ly to retain to a Brother either the money paid by jurisdiction may find an abundant entrance into it, as far him to it, or any other money. Ho can claim no sick as its means will permit. They have already found its benefi t, nor can bis family claim a financial benefit , nor ability to aid meritorious Craftsmen is only limited by the anything kindred to life insurance. The obl igation to pay gifts of the Craft. We trust that these will be increasing ly is only on his part—he must pay an initiation fee, and liberal, so that in deeds of Masonic charity as in deeds of thereafter annual dues, or, it may be, a life membership patriotism , Pennsylvania may al ways be looked up to as fee—although it is coming to bo recognised more and the koystono of tho arch .—Keystone. more that unless the life membership fee is fixed at a good round sum and required to be forthwith permanently invested, it is far better to have our annual dues, and no life membership fee. But while it is true that ft Freemason can exact nothing AN ENTIRE NEW DISCOVERY BY from his Lodge, Chapter, Council or Commandery in any COL. THOMAS PICTON. evont, no sooner does he find himself in distress, and his Brethren become cognizant of the fact, than they volun- BY BRO . JACOB NORTON . taril y hasten to his aid , and do all for bis relief that their funds will warrant. This exhibits the voluntary character fllHE question as to the whereabouts and whenabouts of the Craft. Contracting to do nothing, it is willing to JL Bro. Col. Thomas Picton lived was proved conclu- do everything in its power. This ia Freemasonry , this is sively by a brother in the Boston Temple, who showed me Masonic charity. a New York Sunday Paper with an article in it by Bro. Masonic charity is dispensed in various ways, such as Picton, but as my friend was not inspired with an ovor- monied gifts or personal service, or employed aid, or in exalted opinion about the value of Bro. Picton's artiole, I did providing a permanent home for those whose lot in life is not read it. Two or three other Masonic publications havo snob, that owing to age, often infirmities, and the lack of also repeated , with some variations, what Bro. Picton dis- pecuniary means, they require to be continuously covered in the English publication , viz. : Notes and Queries. ministered to by loving hearts and hands. Who can Bro. J. G. Barkor, of New York, however, not only con- render such aid better than a Brother, or rather an entire firms the fact (in his Masonic Chronicle) that Bro. Thomas family of Brethren , such as are encircled by the Mystic Tie Picton, of New York, discovered in the Notes and Queries in the Masonic Fraternity ? They have the hearts and that Lord Bacon's " Atlantis " suggested the formation of hands, the means and the liberality, to establish in every our Masonic fraternity; that Hiram Abiff meant jurisdiction of the land a Masonic Home, for the permanent Charles 1st ; and the Widow's Son meant Charles 2nd, &c. ; care and relief of distressed worthy Brethren. They are but he says some things (whether copied from Picton's establishing such Homos, almost everywhere, thereby writings or not, I know not) about English and fore ign proving that while Freemasonry binds itself by no hard philosophers who were Rosierucians, such as Ludd, Ash- legal contract to pecuniarily benefit its members, it is mole, Mayer, Nauade, and others ; and has no doubt that al ways ready to aid them by every means in the power, tho Rosicrucians were an organised fraternity established when in distress, and with the most beneficent appliances in La Haye, in Holland , and also in Paris as early as the known to modern civilisation. year 1623. That Nauade caused to be printed his " Verit- In one respect a Masonic Home differs from ever}' other able History of the Brethren of the Rose Croix," who, so-called Home established by any other organisation. according to Bro. Picton , were the original Freemasons This is owing to the fact that this is the instrumentality with a new title, viz. : " The Confraternity of St. John, or of , and presided over by, the Masonic Fraternity. It Freemasons." differs from other Homes as Freemasonry differs from Now, Prince Charles, or Charles 2nd , " did not tako other societies. The law of brotherhood prevails in such a refuge in France " (says Bro. Barker, or Picton, I know Home. It does not patronise its inmates. It does not, not which) " but assumed his residence in Holland, where, in any manner, intimate to them that they are charity if he were not already a Freemason, he was made one, in benoficiaries. It does not control them by cast-iron rules, a Lodge at Amsterdam, in existence for many years, under mado by strangers -who are not in sympathy with them. tho title of ' The Valley of Peace .' " It acknowledges, in the fullest and fairest sense, that they " Since being first aunonnciated (says Bro. Barker), Bro. Picton's are Brethren beloved, worthy of the kindest treatment, and theory has been substantiated by some remarkable and startling to have their closing years ministered to b those who are historical discoveries, showing that speculative Masonry had an y organised existence prior to tho formation of the Grand Lodge of connected with them by the strongest of mystic ties. In 1717." one word, it strives to enable them to realise that tbey are [And , if true, even before Bacon was born.] in truth at home, in their own home, among their own Brethren, there to remain until they depart to their long " In prosecution of his researches, Bro. Picton has discovered a manuscript, in French, of the minutes of a Lodge afc La Haye kept home, in the Lodge above. The charity shown in a in Hollandish [rather strange ! a French MS. kept in Hollandish] Masonic Home is that genuine article, brotherly love. of its proceedings from date of its constitution , 29th January 1637, These facts being admitted , how eager should the during its entire year, terminating with an account of its celebra - Masonic Fraternity everywhere be to firmly establish and tion of St. John tho Evengelist. This Lodge of La Haye, moreover, liberally suppor t a Masonic Home. It is the right thing is declared to be a continuation of a still older Lodge at Amsterdam , to do for our Brethren and for ourselves. In these re- a list of whose members existed, extending from 1519 to 1601 , when it was lapsed into slumber by reason of troubles and war." volving years of financial stress and change, of devastations dear reader by fire and flood , and accidents by sea and land, who can And now, , prepare yourself for a great assuredly say, my Btatus is fixed , my fortune will never be surprise, and keep cool while reading what follows. Saith swept away, my family will never cease to surrouud and Bro. Barker :— care for me. 0 ! the wrecks which disease and death and " But, moro singular still. The ancient Lodge worked four misfoitune cast upon the shores of time ! In such a degrees—Apprentice, Companion, Master, and Master Eleot , into which degree it appears His Highness Frederick Henry, Stadtholder season what a blessed haven is a Masonic Home ! How its of tho Netherlands, had been initiated previous to 1637. Learning strong arms, and gontlo hands, and fraternal voice, and of this fact , and of his desire to revive the Confraternity of St. John, sufficient means, uphold and comfort and cheer the unfor- or Freemasons, James of Van Wassauaor, Lord Opdam, Louis of tunate, the bereaved , the forsaken, the sorely distressed Nassau, and the Lord Beverweede, summoned to La Haye four Freemason ! other brothers, Masters Elect, dwelling in Amsterdam, ancieut members of the Lodge ' Valley of Peace (Vreedendal) , formerly Brethren, contribute generously to the support of your existing in that City, requesting them to bring with them the Masonic Homes. It is blessed to receive thoir ministra- furniture [and who knows whether tho word ' furniture ' did not tions, but it is more blessed to enable them to bo a shield even then refer to tho Bible, Square, and Compass ?] papers and to the fallen , a friend to the heavy laden. Every dollar documents bolonging to the old Lodge. The brothers came, which you contribute to them will superabundantly return delivered tho papers, received their value for the articles, and then united with their invitors in holding a Chapter , 29th January 1637, to you in the blessing of the Grand Architect. He it was at 4 o'clock p.m., at which they unanimously elected H.H. Prince who inspired the building of Masonic Homes, and He will Frederick of Nassau to be Grand Master and Supreme Master Elect." prosper them and you to the end. Then the minutes go on to state :— Pennsylvania has a Masonic Home which is richly the Lod " Of all which His Highness having been informed, he immediately worthy of support of the ges and other Masonic came to the Chapter , and there received homage from all the brothers. bodies, and of the gifts of Craftsmen throughout this juris- " Then His HigJvness, conjoinUy with a\\ the B.B., declared they diction. It ia for the Craft of the entire state. No pent-op constituted here at La Haye this present Lodge, and immediately bap- tlsod it' Valley of Peace of Froderiek ' (Frederick's Vreedendalle), and Quebec Lodgo was chartered by tho Ancients, which did assumed for its colonra blue and orange. Thon tho S.'. Mas.- . F.lect, not begin to charter Lodges until after 1751. of all the B.C., broke three 3oala found intact on tho in the prcsficco On the other hand, if Bro. Picton's narrativo should ho package* contained in the copper .bound walnut box, and, having read i.i-ivntelv the documents enclosed, declared that thoy contained instruc- O.K. it would save a va3t amount of labour to tho com- tions as to the duties and preiogatives of the Sup.'. Mas. - . Elect-, that batants on the question of the antiquity of Masonic degrees, contents, known only to him as Gr.*. Master, and B.B. de Beverweede , and of symbolic Masonry. Such being tho case, I think Van Neck, Bakker , and De Vlaming, ought to remain secret from the that Brothers Gould , Speth, Lewis, Yarker, and all other - ., Comp.\ , and App.\ ; that, deposited by others as well aa the Mas. brethren who are anxious to prove tho antiquity of Masonic Ili.-f Hig hness in a holy arch, as a palladium of the Confraternity , they should be guarded and preserved by tho B.B. aforesaid , and consider- degrees, &c, should lose no time in endeavouring to learn ing tho box aforesaid as an arch , he therein deposited the wholn , from the Lodges at La Haye and Delft, from tho Uni- keeping for himself ono of the three keys, and giving to B.B. de Bever- versity of Leyden, from " Onr Sov. Nat. G.M.," and weede and Van Neck eaoh ono of the other two. Then the Lodge being from other sources indicated by Bro. Picton ; first, as to for tho Grand Mastor, and having proceeded to tho ekctiou arranged whether the MSS. described by Bro. Col. Thomas Picton of Von.-. Mas.'., he installed in that dignity Bro. de Boverweede, who took his place in the East, before the altar, at His Highness' * right. are in existence ? and second , aro the said MSS. authentic Bros. Van Neck and Bakker assumed their places at the West, as first and reliable ? In short, the question ought to bo in- and second Wardens. Tho Masters Q. Lesaigne, N. Vandirduytr, vestigated at once by an impartial expert , and who knows J.Vander Goes, J. Van Lorese, and J. Van Nispen, being found outside fi invited to enter by Brother Be Vlamnick , as Master cf whether, after all my ghting our " Masonic antiquity the room, were " I Ceremonies. When the five B.B. had taken seats His Highness in- hankerors, may not at last become a zealous convert to scribed them aa members. Bro. Gould's New Departure ?" Master being closed the Venerable opened the " The Grado of , BOSTON , U.S., 7th February 1890. Grade of Companion , and gave entrauco to I. Bontinck and A. Wassonaer, found on the without. After an examination , as before, His nighness insoribod them as mombers, and the work of Com. panion being closed , tho Ven.v opened that of App.\ C. 1§lot and W. Van Broeckhuyssen, who were outside, and , aa before, His Highness inscribed them as mombers. MASONIC HELPS TO INTELLECTUAL " Brothers Be Charnasse , Blondel des Solenes, Tun Hammerstein , CULTURE. and De Sayn de Witgenstein, beiDg announced as visitors, were introduced by the M.\ d'Hotel , and after they had been seated can be no doubt that it was in tho minds of tho there were initiated, in the presence, as B.B. . THERE at the left of the nltai', ' framors of the Masonic systom to exorcise thereby an App.'., tbe persons of Charles de Hautain and Hans Fan Raldsweld , who, heing proposed to His Highness received from his hands tho apron influence of mental stimulus and do some considerable and glovos. The Lab.- , terminated by a suppor, or fraternal banquet , work of intellectual culture. What significance has tho givon by His Hig hness. (Signed) D. Voldhussen." degree of Fellow Craft if we ignore its suggestions as to Bro. Barker goes on to say that the story of this the value of scientific and philosophical acquisitions, and volume of minr.tes is told in a report of a committee, eliminate therefrom the peculiar features which load up to charged with their inspection and verification, made intellectual decision and determination ? In the Master's 15th March 1813, to the combined Lod ges of La Haye degree, enjoining morality and virtue with so much of and Delft, as follows :— force and by such vivid illustration, and emphasizing tho grandest thoughts relating to God and the life immortal " This registor appears to havo been voluminous, the sole sheets , in our possession proving that they formed part of a bound volume, there is yet a constant appeal to mental attributes—a more as seen by tho part uniting thorn ; they appear likewise to have been or less direct recognition of this fact that man is a being of damaged by fire, traces of which can be detected. Antiquarians thought and vast capacity, who is responsible, therefore, of the University of Loyden have examined and verified the leaves according to his endowment and the use which ho makes as of paper in use in Holland at the commencement of the 17th century ; thoy have also recognised , in a certain manner, that of his immortal powers. the writing of the fragments belong to the same period. The All along the way of Masonic teaching and nnfolding manuscript remained for a long time among the papers of the candidate is dealt with as an inquirer, a student, to the Walkenaer family. We know that Monsieur De Walkenaer, of whom knowledge is to bo imparted—not only the technical Opdam, made a present of them , between 1780 and 1790, as well as information furnished by ritual and ceremony, the oharter of 1535, to Mons. De Botzelaer, then Nat.'. Gr.'. M.\ but the It is more than apparent that Mons. D'Opdam, ancestor of the more abundant wisdom to be gained by investigations and gentleman named, was the same who, under Frederick Henry, was a pursuits outside the precise linos that are indicated by member of the Lodge of La Haye, spoken of in the register ; that he forms, ceremonies, and required lessons. Tho endeavour preserved the papers without any definite purpose, when , towards is to awaken the mind to the real meaning of life, to stimu- tho time of Frederick Henry 's death , occurring in 1647, this Lodge, Valley of Peace Frederick , foil iDto oblivion, or decadence, and this late thought, and movo the intellectual nature into activity, accounts for tho documents remaining with the Walkenaer family. that there may be a rich fruitage of individual character This idea is confirmed , becauso when Mons. De Botzelaer received and being, together with a large accomplishment of service tho papers, he found them in the same copper-bound walnut box in tho ways of related life. Freomasonry seeks to dignify alluded to in the register. This box Mons. De Botzelaer deposited manhood , to bring one to respect himself, and to dispose in the hands of a brother when leaving La Haye during the revolu- tion , but reclaimed it a short time prior to his death, and placed it him to those engagements, thoughts, pursuits, that tend to at the disposal of a person , who, faithfnl to his obligations, finally intellectual enlargement. There can be no question as to deposited it in the hands of our Sov. Gr.'. M.\ to whom wo are in. the theory and purport of the Masonic system ; it is only dobted for our knowledge." when we come to the application of the same in the organic The above extract, printed by Bro. Barker between life of tho institution that we are made to doubt whether quotation marks, was evidently copied from Bro. Picton's actually it does very much to stimulate activity of thought writings, to which Bro. Barker adds :— and to provide the helps which broaden and quicken the " With regard to Bro. Picton's researches, invaluable as demon. minds of men. Btrating the existence of not only a Lodge of Symbolic Masonry, but In applied Freemasonry, as witnessed in the average of a Chapter of the Royal Arch, called the holy in tho minates, Lodge, there is often a sad want of intellectual nutriment. eighty years prior to the date nsually assigned as that of tho exist- There is not much disposition to inquire about the scientific ence of Freemasonry as we have it in our day." or philosophical features of the system. The symbolism Well, there is no doubt now that Bro. Picton is a made use of is not understood, any more than are many of Masonic writer in New York ; there is no reason to doubt the references in. the ritual to persous and events, Even tho that the quotations givon by Bro. Barker from Bro. Picton 's Officers in a Lodge do not always consider it necessary to writings are verbatim. And there is also no reason to doubt be well informed in these respects. They think it quite that Bro. Barker sincerely believes all that Bro. Picton sufficient if they can repeat a form of words and enact a wrote. But, on the other hand , I do not know Bro. Picton, ceremony which has but an obscure meaning in their own no ono in the Masonic Temple in Boston knows anything minds. They do the work which comes to their hands in a about tl.o said Bro. Picton , and we are not informed how dull and uninstructed manner, and naturally fail to greatly ho got hold of his wonderfu l information , nor are oilier impress tho candidates who receive from them their first things connected therewith clearly explained. In shoi t, I ideas of the character of the institution. have some doubts about it. M y friend , Bro, llughan , may In the average Lodge how little disposition is shown to remember when a New York Masonic writer asserted that study the Masonic system and acquire knowledge of its in Quebec there is a Lod ge that was chartered in England truths and principles—its legends and traditions—and get in 1/21 or 1724, I forget which , that story was also at the heart of things signified by its ceremonial practice copied into several .A merican papers, and was believed hy and varied symbols ! What indifference is shown to any well-informed sellers of Masonic books in New York. I attempted explanation of the paths of Masonic history, and however proved that there was no truth in it, because the how little of interest can be awakened by lectures, addresses, readings, &c, relating to the higher topics of Masonic information ! Tho banquot, the social occasion, NOTICES OF MEETINGS. tho series of dancing parties, need no urgency of recom- —:o:— mendation among brethren, but when it comes to the exorcising of tho mind in reading and study there is far CONSECRATION OF THE CYCLING AND less of interest shown. Indeed , there are many Craftsmen ATHLETIC LODGE, No. 2335. who seem to have no other conception of Freemasonry than PROBABLY the most interesting Masonio consecration which has what relates to its social side. Some of them will sneer at over taken place in Liverpool or the neighbourhood was fixed any attempt that is made for the 10th inst., at the Coffee House, Wavortree, where the Cyoliug to make prominent the mental and Athletio Lodge, No. 2335, was added to the already long list of and moral elements of the institution, or to follow along the West Lancashire Provinoe. As the name indicates, the new tho lines that are indicated by its teachings in the ways of Masonic body is specially intended for brethren of athletio a broad and generous culture. proclivities, and it would appear from the returns already to hand And yet Freemasonry bears an intellectual stamp which that the 99th Lodge in the Provinoe over whioh Bro. Lord Lathom presides with so much acceptance is likley to be one of the most cannot be effaced. Its avowed purpose is to lead its mem- prosperous whioh has been brought into existence within recent bers to cultivate and use and enjoy tho vast powers which years. The consecrating Offioer was Bro. B. Segar P.P.G.W., who belong to the human mind and which constitute tho best was assisted by Bros. E. H. Cookson P.G.S.W. aoting as S.W., property in life. It would stimulate the true Craftsman, S. G. Sinolair P.P.G.W. aoting as J.W., Dr. T. Clarke P.G. Registrar, whether he be a mechanic or a lawyer, a poet or a business R. Betley P.A.G. Seoretary, Rev. J. S. Gardner P.P.G.C. acting Chaplain, W. Goodaore P.G.S.B. of England P.G. Seoretary, W. man, to exercise those superior faculties by which the Lang aoting Seoretary, J. B. Maokenzio P.P.G.S.D. aoting I.G., and utmost zest of present being is secured and advancement J. C. Robinson P.A.D.C. acting D.C. Daring the conseoration made toward the heights of light and glory. A Masonic ceremony Bro. Round's anthem, " Behold, how good," was effectively Lodge ought to bo faithfnl to this inherent genius of the sung by Bros. J. Lane, W. Griffiths, J. Bain, J. Greenlees, J. Wost, institution, and, whatever else it does or fails to do, it and W. Latham, the post of Organist being oconpied by Bro. J. Pugh, Bro. R. Foofce was installed the first W.M. of the new Lodge, by should not neglect the means and ministries that tend to Bro. Segar, assisted by Bros. Sinclair and Cookson. The following this richer lifo which is only possible to be attained where were the Officers appointed , elected, and invested :—Bros. J. Winsor there is some good degree of intellectual culture. I.P.M., R. R. Ellis S.W., R. Lloyd J.W., A. H. Moreoroft Treasurer, —Freemason' s Repository . T. J. Parkes Seoretary, J. Lane S.D., T. Price J.D., W. Orry Callow I.G., J. Shield D.C, Dr. Crozier and J. Langford Stewards, J. Pagh Organist, and J. Doran Tyler. At the close of the business there were 14 propositions for initiation and twelve for joining, the Lodge already numbering between 30 and 40 members. At the close of LEEDS MASONIC EDUCATIONAL AND BENEVO- tho business a cordial vote of thanks was given to the oonseorating LENT INSTITUTION. Officers , who were elected honorary members of the newly-con- secrated Lodge. The brethren subsequently sat down to dinner, and THE annual meeting of this society, held at the Masonio Hall, in the course of the evening the usual Loyal and Masonio toasts Great George Street, Leeds, shows that the Society continues were given. to be carried on most successfully, that all applications made to it have been met, and that there still remains a handsome and growing ANTIQUITY LODGE, No. 168 amount for fatoro contingencies. Bro. Win. Warren was elected Wednesday, the 29th ult., this Lodge met under special dig. rresident for tho ensuing year; Bros. C. L. Mason first Vice President, ON from Grand Lodge to transaot necessary Christopher Anderson second Vice President, Bro. Cowbrongh senior pensation business, Treasurer and Bro. 0. Lowrey the Festival of St. John celebration being deferred to next meeting. , Secretary. A large and represent- Bro. Thomas Strowger was installed in the ohair of K.S. according to ative committee was formed of an equal number of brethren from each of the ei ht Leeds Lod anoienfc custom by Bro. C. B. Holmoa, assisted by Bros. Jos. Brindle, g ges. The annual report of the Committee, and Bro. Richard Knowles. The Officers were invested aq whioh was unanimously adopted, is to the following effect :— , follow, Your Committee now beg viz., Bros. Richard Knowles I.P.M., G. Maokinson S.W., James Wilson to present their Thirteenth Annual Rev. T. H. Leeson Chaplain James Parker Treasurer Eeport of the working of this Institution , and in doing to have again J.W., , , Will to congratulate the Patrons Governors Taberner Secretary, Allan Riddlesworth Assistant Secretary, Wm. , , Subscribers, and Friends on Dean D.C Jeffery Baynes S.D., Jno, Pearce J.D., James the undiminished interest taken in the Society, and the success , McConnell which has attended their labours during the past year. Organist, Thos. Humphries I.G., Riohard Christopher, H, Litherland, Geo. Scarboroug h and Thos. J. S. Clephan Stewards, Anthony Tho Capital Account, which stood last year at £1585 13s Id, has behalf, now been inoreased to £1650 15s Id b Swalwell Tyler, Bro. Strowger, on of the Lodge, presented y the following moans, viz. :— to Bro. Knowles I.P.M. a P.M.'s jewel, and in on appropriate Two Life Governors, P.M. Brother Thomas Turner, of Lodge 1311 , and W.M. Bro. Henry Cowbrough manner referred to the excellent services rendered by Bro. Knowles. , of Lodge 1042, have inoreased their Acknowledging the gift Bro. Knowles in a leng payments £5 5a each, becoming thereby Patrons. Bro. Jno. J. Booth , , thy address, and P.M. Bro. Win. Bingham both of Lod eulogised Freemasonry, and thanked the brethren for their mark of , ge 1042, have each sub. esteem and assured them of his attachment to the Antiquit Boribtd £10 10s in order to constitute themselves Patrons. Bro. H. , y Lodge. Cowbrough has subscribed a further £15 15s Immediately afterwards Brother Milligan presented Brother James , thereby constituting Parker P.M. Treasurer with a jewel his son Mr. James Cowbrough a Lewis, £10 10s, and Mrs. Cowbrough , as a token of the efficient a Patrone3e, £5 5s. B:o. Timoth manner in whioh the duties of Treasurer had been performed for so y Newby, also of Lodge 1042, and many years and expressed the hope that he would long Bro. J. K. Blakey, of Lodge 304, have each contributed £5 5s in , be spared to order to constitute themselves Life Governors. Bros. wear it. Bro. Parker thanked the W.M. Bro. Milligan and all the J. K. Hatteraley brethren for that token of their confidence and said it would at all and James Yates, of Lodge 304, have each paid £1 Is on account of , their Life Governorships times be a pleasure to him to do all be could to further the interests , and completed the amount under Kule 14. of the Lodge. The other business was of the usual Bro. Suddick, of Lodge 304, has paid £1 Is on aocount of his Life oharaoter. Governorshi p, and Bro. R. H. Fowler, of Lodge 1042, £1 Is, whioh, with £3 3s previously paid, and placed, in error, among subscriptions, UNITED LODGE OF BENEVOLENCE, No. 184, now transferred , makes a sum of £4 4B under Rule 14. members of this Lodge ' THE , whioh is one of the oldest in This Capital IB invested as follows, viz. :—£1000 Leeds Corpora- Kent, held their annual festival in the Masonio Rooms, New tion 4% Stock, coat £1036 lis 8d, and £450 3*°/ Stock , cost Brompton, on Tuesday afternoon, the 11th inBtant, on whioh occasion £454 18s lid, and the balance in the Leeds and County Bank. there was a large attendance of members, together with a number of The Revenue Account for the year is as follows, viz. :—Balance distinguished brethren of the Provinoe. The new Worshipful Master brought over from last year, £152 8s 9d j Interest received from the Bro. Wm. S. Baldwin was installed in the chair of King Solomon by Leeds Corporation, £54 7s 2d; Subscriptions, £63 0s 6dj Bank Interest, Bro. S. Young, with the aooustomed ancient ceremonies. The newly- £4 10a j making together the sum of £274 6s 5d. The payments installed Master afterwards appointed the following brethren Officers for Education, &c, have been £72 9s 5d, and incidental expenses, of the Lodge, when each was duly invested with the collar and jewel £12 19s 9d, leaving, to oarry over, the sum of £188 17s 3d. of bis offioe, viz. .'—Bros. Atkinson I.P.M., Russell S.W., Pope J.W., There are on the funds of the Institution 10 ohildren, viz., 6 boys Goymour Chaplain, Rankine P.M. Treasurer, Young P.M. Secretary, and 4 girls. Two of the boys, however, will shortly cease to be Gittings S.D., Cabburn J.D., Snow D.C, Thompson Organist, Hogg ohargeable, leaving 4 boys, of the respective ages of 9, 11, 12, and 13 I.G., Hitches and Taylor Stewards, Heath Tyler. At the close of the years, and 4 girls, of 9, 10, 11 , and 12 years. ceremony, and after the transaction of the ordinary business of the Lodge, the brethren adjourned to the King's Arms Hotel, Brompton, where thoy partook of their annual banquet, under the presidency of Bro. Baldwin, the newly-installed Master. The 11th annual installation and banquet of the Forest Lodge, No. 1852, was held in the Town Hall, Mansfield, on BENEVOLENT LODGE, No. 303. Wednesday, tho 12th inst., when Bro. John Linney was THE annual meeting was held at the Masonic Hall, on Monday, installed Worshipful Master, the ceremony being the 10th inst. After two brothers had been passed, Bro. F. C. impres- Hallett, was installed as W.M., having again been electoJ to that sively performed by Bro, G. G. Bonser, the retiring office in recognition of the compliment paid to him by his appoint- Worshipful Master. ment to Provincial honours. Bro. Hallett is an accomplished Mason, and has for many years performed the ceremony of installa- tion both at the Benevolent and its daughter Lodge at Dawlish. IMPORTANT NOTICE.—Confidentia l Advice free per post to all y performed the ceromony of installation. in weak and failing health, with loss of strength and vitality. Fifty years Bro. Fred. 0. Frost abl experience in Nervous Ailmonts. Address, The Secretary, 3 Fitzallan Square, The Board of Installed Masters having been dosed , the W.M: ably Sheffield. Form of Correspondence Froe, Write to-day. invested his Officers, as follow :— Bros. R. 0. Mnagrave I. P.M., T. J. B. Sanderooek S.W., Dr. G. H. Johnson J.W., J. Whidborne PHILANTHROPIC LODGE Treasurer, J. U. Valentine Seoretary, J. Pomeroy Chaplain, F. C. , No. 818. Frost P.M. Organist, F. Duff S.D., Dr. F. E. Little J.D., Dr. G. H. ON Friday, the 7th inst., about 50 of the brethren met at tho W. Thomas, F.R.C.S., D.C , W. Lark worthy and Dr. W. C. Lake Masonio Hall, Abergavenny, for the purpose of installing Stewards, A. T. Crossley I.G., and W. Huggins Tyler. Bro. Fred . Bro. John Gearing Thomas as W.M. Bro. W. R. Eames performed C. Frost, who was elected representative of the Committee of the ceremony in a most impressive manner. The Officers installed Petitions, was specially thanked by the Lodge for the able manner in for the ensuing year were Bros. James Straker I.P.M., W. H. Grieve whioh he had installed the W.M., and in replying the Installing S.W., E. Y. Steele J.W., E.- J. Prioe Seoretary, Rev. W. Osraan Master referred to the fact as a curious one that at the February Chaplain , Charles Howella Organist, W. R. Eamea D.C, J. Clare meeting of this Lodge seventeen years ago, the present W.M. S.D., H. C. Evana J.D., John Jones I.G. W. J. Williams and Thomas Brother Hallett had iuitiated him into Masonry, and that in 1885 Tucker Stewards, J. Green Tyler. A cordial vote of thanks was (also at the February Lodge) he had installed him aa W.M. of that accorded Bro. Samuel Homfray D.P.G. lf . for attending the cere. Lodge ; on other ocoasions Bro. Hallett had in Benevolent Chapter mony. About 40 of the brethren adjourned to the Greyhound Hotel, iuBtalhd him in each of the Pi iiicipal's ohairs, so that it fjave hiiu a where a sumptuous banquet was served by Bro. and Hos t eta peonliar ploasnre to instal the W.M. thnt day, a Brother who had not Williams. The obair was occapied by the newly .installed W.M., only done much good service to the Lodge and to Freemasonry— be who was supported by Bros. Homfray, W. R. Earner, J. Straker, having been W.M. in 1872 and again in 1873—but who had so H. Tomkins, S. 0. Pegler, J. O. Marsh, &o. Bros. W. H. Grieve S.W. repeatedly and so well conferred such benefits on himself. A baa. and E. Y. Steele J.W. occupied the vice-chairs, and were supported quet was served in very elegant style by Bro. Lewis, at the Royal by Bros. B. E. Hodgens, J. E. Thomas, &o. Hotel, whioh was foltowod by the usual Masonic toast list. Thnt of the W.M. was given in felicitous terms by Bro. R. C. Musgrave LODGE OF FRIENSDHIP, No. 928. I.P.M., and was received with an artillery-like rattle of applause. The W.M. replying said, he had hold that honoured position seven, BROTHER H. H. ATKINSON -GRIMSHAW was on Monday, the teen years ago, when the Priuoe of Wales was hovering between life 3rd inst., installed as tho Worshi pful Master of this Lodge for and death ; and they thou joined in a prayer to the throne of gTace the ensuing year. The ceremony waa conducted in the Masonio for his recovery. To-day he felt it fitting to wish that His Royil Hall, Petersfield , and was most ably and efficiently performed by Highness' life might be spared, and that he may bo guarded and Bro. T. Caparn , the retiring W.M., who received quite an ovation directed in his high and exalted position, to presido over us many from the brethren present, and was accorded a speoial vote of thanka, years ; and to live endeared in tho hearts and affections of the proposed in highly eulogistic terms. The Installing Master waa people of this realm. Bro. Johnson presided at the piano, and songs supported by several Past Masters of the Craft , those present in. were contributed by Bros. Coe, Sandercook, Frost, and Everard. eluding Bros. T. Francis P.P.G.J.W., A. R. Holbrook P.P.G.R., Bro. Eodacott also contributed a recitation. Smith P.P.G.D. Surrey, W. B. Edgeler P.P.G. Supt. of Works, J. Woodhouse P.P.G.S.B., M. P. Creedon P.M., W. C. Bnrley P.M., ST. HILDA'S LODGE. No. 240 R. Pooook P.G.S., C. Wella P.M., W. Bates W.M. 487, Arthur Jolliffe P.M. 257, C. J. E. Mumby P.M. 1069, C. R, Hendy 1069, THE annual conversazione and ball was held, on tho 10 th inst., in St. Thomas's Hall, Denmark Street, South Shields. About and a large number of the members of the Lodge. On the con- 140 ladies and gentlemen were present, and the proceedings were clusion of the ceremony the W.M. appointed the following as hia most enjoynble. The hall was prettily decorated on the occasion. Officers for the ensuing year :—Bros. T. Caparn I.P.M., H. V. Hann Bro?. W. E. Moffet and J. T. Ross were M.C.'s, and Bro. J. MoDowell S.W., F. Mells J.W., W. B. Edgeler Treasurer, C. Wells Seoretary, the Hon. Secretary spared no effort to make the event successful. Rev. G. Andrew S.D., W. S. Drayton J.D., M. P. Creedon D.O., Mr. J. W. Henderson was the caterer, and the music was supplied by J. Hudspith A.D.C., D. H. Watney I.G., R. G. Cross and J. B. the band of Mr. H. Swinbank. Newton Stewards, and A. Head Tyler. After the Lodge the brethren proceeded to the Dolphin Hotel, where an excellent banquet waa ST. MARTIN'S LODGE, No. 379. provided by Bro. C. Wells. The usual Loyal and Masonio toasts were duly honoured , Bro. Atkinson-Grimahaw presiding. THE annual meeting was held at the Masonic Hall, Liskeard, on the 6th inst., to instal Bro. Sampson Trehane S.W. as the W. Mastor for the year ensuing. The Installing Officer waa Bro. E. JOPPA LODGE, No. 1114. Venning, the retiring W. Master, and among the Installed Masters ON Wednesday, the 12th instant, a goodly number of members present wero Bros. W. Hammon d P.M. 194, H. Shapcott P.M. 351, assembled in their Lodge-room for the purpose of considering E. Aitken Davies P.M. 96, C. Hunt P.M .91, R. Briokwood W.M. 383. the expediency of establishing a Lodge of Instruction in the working F. Crouch P.M. 16. Tho W. Master invested his Officers, as follow :— of the Ritual. It was finally unanimously resolved to form suoh a Bros. E. Venning I.P.M., W. H. Stantan S.W., W. G. Hancock J.W., Lodge, under the guidance and banners of Joppa and the Earl of W. Foddy M.O., II. H. Williams S.O., J. S. Dingle J.O., W. Hammond Leicester Lodges. All the brethren present, to the number of Chaplain , W. Nettlo P.M. Treasurer , 11. H. Leo Registrar of Marks, eighteen, gave in their names as members. Bro. J. Goddard was W. E. Venning P.M. Seoretary, W. R. Soby S.D., W. J. Adams J.D., appointed Preceptor, and Bro. Riohard Harrison Secretary. At the C F. Zimber I.G., E. Sargent Dir. of Cere., J. Hicks Organist, J. conclusion of the business, the brethren , on the invitation of Brother Cleave S.S., W. T. Orchard J.S., R. Penwarden Tyler. The annual G. A. W atson, supped together at Bro. W. Harvey's, Crown Hotel, banquet was held at Bro. Sargeut's, Bell Hotel , and was of a very under the presidency of the W.M. Bro. G. F. Smith, and a very recherche character. The room was tastefull y decorated, tho table social evening was spent. being adorned with choice exotics and fernp, and reflecting much credit ou the host and hostess. The usual Loyal and Masonio toasts DENISON LODGE, No. 1248. wero duly honoured , and a very pleasant evening waa spent. instant the annual installation ON tho 12th coremony took place HARMONY AND INDUSTRY LODGE, No. 381 at the Masonio Hall, St. Nicholas' Cliff, Scarborough, when Bro. G. E. Martin was installed Worshipful Master for the customary TUG nntiunl installation meeting was held in the Masonio Rooms, Dnrwen on tho 13th inst. Bro. Thomas Shorrock W.M. eleot period . The ceremony was prrformed by Bro. F. Foster, assisted by , b S. W. Fisbor, and Raven. The was installed by Bro. Frankland Thomas, and Bro. John Wardley Bros. W. Ascoug , Worshipful Master invested the various Officers. Afterwards the brethren celebrated afterwards invested the following brethren as his Officers for the hn the Evangelist. Brethren were present from onsuing year -.—Bros. T. Dawes-Sarony I.P.M., Viscount Rainoliffe the Feast of St. Jp Grayson J.W., F. W. Booty Bolton , Blackburn , Clitheroe, Church, and Surroy. S.W., W. 0. Chaplain, F. Foster Treasurer, T. Raven D.C, R. Lanoelot Seoretary, H. Chapman S.D., ABBEY LODGE, No. 624. C H. Fletcher J.D., H. Hill I.G., J. Hagyard Organist, S. Bland and T. F. Taylor Stewards, James Verity Tyler. The banquet took niHE 37th installation meeting was held at the Masonic Hall, place at the Grand Hotel, Scarborough . -* Union Street, Burtou-on-Trent, on Tuesday, the 4th inst., and was attended by about 50 brethren of the Staffordshire and adjoining Provinces. The Lodge having been oponed , Bro. Francis Thompson SPHINX LODGE, No. 1329. was installed , according to antient rite, Worshipful Master for the BRILLIANT company assembled at the Surrey Masonio Hall, onsuing yoar , tho ceremony boing performed in a very satisfactory A by iuvitation of the members of this Lodge, on tho 29th ult ., Bro. Blackball, The W.M. maunor by the retiring Mastor , G. L. to eujoy au ovening's sociality. The guests commenced to. arrive appointed nud invoated the following as his Officers for the ensuing shortly after seven , when tea and coffee was provided. Dancing yew :—Bros. G. L. Blackhall I.P.M., J. T. Eoaeblado S.W., W. T. commenced shortly boforo eight to the strains of the London Jofl'eott J.W., Rev. T. W. Beckett Chaplain , W. J. Gothard Treasurer Quadrille Band, under the direction of Mr. Moore, and was continued ••uid D.G., John Wood Secretary , A. Coxon S.D., It. Harrison J.D., with much vigour until tho Buppor was announced ,- whioh, owing to J. W. Seiko Organist, U. Rugg I.G., W. Lobb Stoward, R. Lano (37th the number present , was, for comfort s sake, served in three rooms. time) Tyler, F. Carter AHsriataut Tyior, C. Graham Charity Steward The toasts were few, but heartily responded to, and the compatiy S.M.C.A.. The Lodge having been dul y closed , tho brethren adjourned returned to the ball-room to finish the capital programme of dances to tho dittiiig hull and partook of an cxcollenfc dinner. Subsequently arranged by the M.C.'s Bros. Goldschraidt, Voisey, Marsden, Turney, tho usual Loyal anil Masonic toasts wero honoured , and a capital pro- Gooding, and Whitehead. Bro. Elgar (the excellent Sphinx Hon. gramme of innaio wos carried out daring the evening. Secretary) was indefatigable in his efforts to please, and Mrs. Ven- aides must be complimented on her able catoring and kind attention ROYAL LODGE, No. G43. to the company. > piIE annual installation proceedings took place on tho 10th intt., orM J- at tho Lod ge Room , at the Croscent Hotel, Filoy. Bro. F. G. FALCON LODGE, No. 1416. Rowe was installed W.M., the ceremony being impressively performed tho 12th inst., a ball in connection with this Lod by Bro. G. H. Walshaw, assisted by Bro. VV. B. Richardson. The ON Wednesday, ge W.M. afterwards invested hia Officers, as follow :—J. McFadden I.P.M., was held in. the Assembly Rooms, Thirak, when there were and daucing was indul W. Ro'.won S.W., M. Malvin J.W., W. Btidd Secrotary, Dobson between 30 and 40 couplea present, ged in to Treasurer , C. H. Lloyd S.D., J. Barnott J.D., Ur. Ilaworth Organist , th" flti ains of Amor's band , from Nowcastle. The catering was en- E. Harland P.M. D.C, J. R. W. PnrneU I.G., W. Lolt and Simpso n tr usted to Mr. W. Hall , the Fleece Hotel , Thirak, and the room Stewards, Chapman Tyler. Bro. Vr.rley provided a capital banquet which was tastefully decorated, had been the work of Mr, Thomas, ja the evening, which was moat agreeably spent, White, HANDYSIDE LODGE, No. 1618. the time beiug. No one had proved himself more etfioient or more energetio in- the minor offices than the present ruler of the Lodge, Monday, the 10th iust.( the annual festival waa held , when ON who, he ventured to say, would show himself an able and efficient Bro. George Bowman waa installed to tho office of Worshipfnl Master. Twelve months hence ho could imagine them thanking Master. The installation ceremony was performed in a most im- Bro. Hudsou for his work, and congratulating him on the sucoess pressive manner by Bro. David W. Dixon, at the close of which the that had attended it. The Worshi pfnl Master, in his response, feared W.M. invested the following brethren to their respective offices : — they were giving him credit for more than wa3 hia due, but ho Bros. J. Robinson I.P.M., George Colledge S.W., R. Taylor J.W. , assured thom that, so far as efforts were concerned, they should J. II. Thompson Seoretary, W. S. Atkinson Organist, W. Hopper S.D., have no cause to regret the honour they had conforrod upon him. A. P. Maddison J.D., J. W. Witts I.G., T. W. Stainthorpe and Robert IIo should strive to uphold the dignity of tho Craft, and of tho Horn Stewards John Herbert T ler. A banquet was afterwards held , y Aldersgate Lodge in particular, during tho ensuing year. Sir Joh n at the Queen's Hotel. Monckton had been pleased to allude to his list as a Steward for the Royal Masonio Benevolent Institution, and lie might add that it now CECILIA LODGE, No. 1G36. reaohed upwards of £100. If there were any there presont who THE annual installation meeting was held at the Royal Pavilion , desired to contribute to that excellent Charity, he assured them thero on Monday evening, the 3rd inst. Tho Lodge was opened by was ample room . His list was not yet closed. The next toast was the W.M. Bro. H. R. Edwards, who was anpported by hia Wardens thnt of tho Visitors, proposed from tho ohair in flattering terms, and aud Officers. The chief business of the meeting was the installation acknowledged by Bros. H. Lovegrove, A. J. Altman, and F. Taylor. of the newly-elected W.M., Bro. W. B. Isworth, which had been The former, speaking from a large experionce, felt confidence in postponed from las' week owing to the indispositio n of several of tho congratulating the Lodge on their present Master. Ho had had brethren. The m ¦ y-installed W.M. then appointed hiB Officers , many opportunities of judging, both in Masonic as well as in Civic those present beinj/ invested with the insignia of their respective affairs, of the capabilities of Bro. Hudson, and was convinced ho offices , viz. :—Bros. H. R. Edwards I.P.M., D. T. Bostel S.W., F. E. would prove a credit to the Lodge. Bro. Altmin referred to hia Sawyer J. W., John Wood Secretary, VV. H. Gibson Treasurer, previous association with the Lodge, of which ho had been tho third II. G. Collins S.D., F. W. Holland s J.D., G. Cole Organist, II. S. Master. He was very pleased to see its marked orogreas. Brother Testor D. of C, F. Gay I.G., Edward Mitchell aud J. Jefferioa Taylor added hia congratulations, and also spoke of tho ability of tho Stewards. Bro. H. R. Edwards, the retiring W.M., was presented new ruler of the Lodge, both in Masonic nnd other spheres. He was with a Past Master's jewel by the Lodge in appreciation of tho associated with Bro. Hudson in the same livery compuiy, and alao iu admirable manner in which he had carried out his duties during the City affairs, and know him as an officicnt and capable worker. Tho past year. The annual banquet is postponed until the end of the Worshipful Master next gave the toast of the Past Masters of the month. Lodge. In his immediate predecessor, Bro. Alderman Renals, thoy had a brother who had rapidly ingratiated himself iuto the approval ALDERSGATE LODGE, No. 1657. of the members of the Lodge, and also of the Ward with which he was Monday the members of this Lod associated. After a very short residence among them he had won ON ge celebrated their installa- tion festival at the Albion Tavern, Aldorsgate-street. Brother the very high dignity of an Alderman of the City of London , and Alderman Renals (the Master of the past year) presided at the open- they felt sure that when he was called to the higher position of ing of the Lodge, and was supported by Bros. Edward Anderton Chief Magistrate he would prove himself worthy of the honour con- I.I'.M., Samuel White P.M., W. H. Froom P.M., E. Y. JolifTo P.M. ferred on him", not, he might add , by the City of London alone, but Secretary, ArthurB. Hudson, C.G. (W.M. Elect) Senior Warden , M. R. by the country at largo, who regarded that personage as a ruler in Webt> Junior Warden , John Lurkin S.D., E. F. P. Fuller J.D., George thu land. Bro. Alderman Renals tendered his thanks for tho very llawtinson I.G., mid a numerous company of visitors, among thorn kind and cordial welcome h i had received, lie waa gratified to think beuij; :—Bros. Sir John B. Monckton P.G.W., R. P. Wulkdnn Organist they had recognised he had dono his best to secure success. Past 130-1, Richard T-y lor 110, J. I". Fitzgerald I.P.M. 216S, John Ma-iter E. Anderton also replied to the toast, assuring the members Lo- I Pin r- it P.M. 1479 P.P.U.S.B. Herts, Homy Lovogrove P.M. 1507, of the . ge that whatever knowledge he possessed would be at tho W. IT. P- rryman P.G.P., S. R. Lovott S.W. 3, Alfred T. Peaiva P.M. dispo-al of the Lodge and of its Master for the time beiny. The Officers of the Lodge wero next honoured , the Treasurer Secretary, 1572, Geo. Harlow P.M. 1613, E J. Bajlis P.M., J. H. Dunn 901, , Cf.ailos Lee J.W. 1624, W. W. L< e 1897, 11. W. A. Co--.per 1717, Geo. and Wardens dnl y responding. A special toast was then proposed in JSvorott P.M. 177 , J. 0. Carter P.M. 209 P.P. G.S.W . Berks and Backs, hononr of Bro. J. P. Fitzgerald , of tbe Derby Allcroft Lodge, and ho R. A.Morgan P.M. 1671, J. C Chubb 96, W. Maple P.M. 650, Nelson was thanked for the assistance be had rendered in the day's work, Reed P.M. 1572, J. M. Wood 33, TI. Moutayue Bates P.M. 91 P.G.S., tfe briefl y acknowledged the compliment, aud the proceedings were W. D. Townsend J.W. 3, B-uj. Turner P.M. 1328, A. limit, r P.M. brought to a conclusion. The musical p at of tho ceremony iu tho 1491, E. E. Haidiiig J.W. 2103. (i. Low P.M. 3. Tnos. Owen P.M. Lod ge wan outrtisted to Bro. Dr. Haskins, while Bro. J. A. Brown 1287, J. R. Cross 2021, Frank Tay lor P.M. 1260, Arthur Saudber* directed nn old-fashioned programme aftor tho banquet , tho artistes I.G. 3, W. J. Charles W.M. 22, W. R. Brooks I.P.M. 22, James Salmon engaged being Bros. Albert James, James Ivift, and Fred Buvan. P.M. 2077 P.G.R. Essex, Baron de Bosh 1827, L. M. Myers P.M. 188 Duiing the meeting a telegram was received from tho Lord Mayor, , stating his inability M. Turner J.W. 1329, A. J. Altaian W.M. 60 P.G.S., Goo. Jones 101, to leave tho Mansion House ou account of ill- Alex. Peebles P.M. 1827 , A. Athley 3, C. Hilton 1141 , G. 0. Thornea health , and regretting ho waa thua nnable to bo with them. Regrets ,-u P.M. 1232, A. G. Ropton 1818 , Lovott King 2190. Lodge having were expressed at his absence, and especially so illness waa the beon rognlaily opened and the minutes of last meeting, together with cause.—City Press. thoso of a Ledge of Emergoncy, confirmed , the report of the Auditors was received and adopted. Sir John Monckton then assumed the ST. NICHOLAS LODGE, No. 1670. chair of tho Lodge aud installed Bro. Hudson with the the festival of this Lodgo usual for- AT , held at tho Masonio Hall , Gruinger- malities. The following wore appointed the nsni.»tfint Officers for tho stroct, Newcastle, on the 1'lth inst., Bro. A. Hepburn pro- year :—Bro*. Webb S.W., Larkin J.W., Samuel White P.M. Treasurer , posed the health of Bro. F. Fox, who ha 1 that night resigned hia E. Y. JolifTo P.M. Secretary, Fuller S.D., Rnwlinson J.D., S. Croft membership, he being about to leave England for Australia. Tho D. ofC, J. Sbotter I.G. A Past Master's jewel was presented to toast was received with great enthusiasm, and Bro. Fox suitably Bro. Alderman Renals, as a mark of appreciation of his services to responded. the Lodge dnring the year ho has presided over it aa Master. This concluded the busmens of the meeting, aud Lodgo was closed , the LONDESBOROUGH LODGE, No 1681. company afterwards sitting down to a banquet under the presidency f lUERL was a very J large gathering of the members and friends of of their new chief. At the conclusion of the repast grace was sun"-, -*- this Lodge on Wednesday last, to do honour to the incoming and then the Chairman introduced the toasts. Following the Master Bro. George Read. As in Government offices and other usual loyal sentiments, the Master proposed the customary com- large eBtabliahmouto tho principal work ia carried on by its so-called pliment in favour of the Deputy and the other Officers of Grand executive officers , so in our Lodges on tho Treasurer and Secretary Lodge. That night, ho said, they were able to wolcome among thorn devolves the heaviest portion of tho work, and especially so whoro a distinguished member of the bod y in Sir Joh n Monckton , and as ho theso two Officers show any spocial ability in the fulfilment of their had so kindl y acted that day as their Installing Officer ho proposed several fnnctions. As a consequence, in almost all cases these two posts to unite the toast usually given in honour of that individual with the have comparatively speaking come to bo regarded as permanent ones. one under notice. They were really under groat obligation to Sir This may bo very desirable in the majority of cases, but it has its dis- John, and thanked him accordingly. They had other representatives advantages. It will readil y be conceded that the brother to whom i.s of Grand Lodge present, and to each they accorded a hoartv entrusted such offices shonid be well acquainted with the details and welcome. Sir John Monckton, in the course of liis rep l y, expressed general working of Freemasonry, but wo do not hold with tho.-fo who the pleasure he felt in being .supported by Grand Officers on either !ro so far aa to saj the Secretary must , absolutely, be a Past Mastor side. For the lirst time nince tho Aldersgate Lod ge had really been in tho Ci-p.fr . Indeed , we are strongly opposed to any such pro - a working Lodge they had to deplore the absence of the Grand nounced dictum. Wc bonst the acquaintance of several Secretaries Secretary of Eng land—Colonel Shadwell Gierke —and they all of Lod ges who carry out th? duties of their office in a faultier regretted that illness was tho cause of his absonce that, day. 'As an manner , acid yet have not hitherto bad an opportunity of going old Mason, of some thirty or forty years' standing, ho (Sir John) waa through the chair. Hew often have we hoard , in reply to tlw never better pleased than when lending a hel ping hand to brother question ,—Wor. Sir, who do you appoint as Secretary ? the Master'.'! Masons. Thoy could therefore understand how gratified he was tu answer,—Wh y, Bro. A.: what would onr Lodge do without Bro. A. Y have been of service in the Lodge that day. Ho referred to thu For some such reason as this, wo aupposo, it is that Brother Goorgo eifurts being made by tho present Master of the Lodp-e on behalf of Read , who has been associated with the Londesboroug li Lodgo aiucu the Benevolent Institution of the Craft, and was gratified to learn its formation , has not had an earlier opportunity of presidiug as itn that his list for the coming Festival already totalled up to a con- 'Vorshipfui M:i3tor. However, all things come to those who wait, siderable sum. Ho was deli ghted tho Aldersgate Lodge was doui _> •' ,r,d !',rc. Reed's opportunity came when--in consequence of tho HO well in this respect, as ho considered that without charity l.imoutcd death of Bro Joseph Rayner , who was appointed S.W. at Masonry would bo worth nothing. Bro. Alderman Renala f P M tho last annud meeting of the Lodge—a break may be said to have submitted the next toast, that of tho Worshipful Master, with whom ^centred in the direct lino of succession. Had Bro. Josep h Rayner ho said he had a little difference to clear up. Tho Master had told l-.ecn still with us, ho would most assuredly havo been choaeu for tho tham, w hen he proposed ihe last toast, that it was the ladt loyal ono office of W.M. at the election meeting of this Lod ge ; as it was, Bro. on tho list. Ho objected , for if there was one thing the Aldergato Goorgo Ttead was unanimously chosen to fill the chair. The brethren Ludge prided themselves on, it was their loyalty to their J^Wer for assembled on Wednesday, e»t the Masoiiid ILdl, Regent Street, where. the Worshipful Master, Brother George Wood, opened hia Lodge SOUTHDOWN LODGE, No. 1707. ' when ho waa supported by Paat Masters Ashor soon after 5 o clock, annual installation meeting and banquot of the brethren waB (Treasurer), G. Read P.M. (Seoretary 'PHE Birfield Past Grand Treasurer held at the New Inn fluratpierpoint, ou the 5th inst . Tho George Dickinson, Bnrleton, Wetherilt, &a. -*- , and W.M. elect), principal business of the Lodge was the installation of Bro. H. contingent of Visitors, amongat them being There was a large Pearce as W.M. This was impressively rendered by Bro. W. H'oh I. Sanders J.W. 1692, W. G. Hebbs S.D. 1692, W. C. Norman Bros. Treasurer, asaisted by Broa. Rawlinson and Pratt. Bio. F. Hollands E. Bidsou P.M. 510 R. H. Allen P.M. 5-10, C J. Grove Secretary 557, , I.P.M. waa presented with a P.M.'a jewel, iu recognition of hia 742 A. Williams W.M. 2090, G. Coleman P.M. 161 1, T. C. I.P.M. , services daring the past year. Tho Lodge being duly closed , the Middlesex H. J. Birch P.P.G. Snpt. of Works Wilts , Walls P.P.G.W. , brethren sat down to a 8umptnooa banquet , provided by Bro. J. John Lee 511 R. B. Stafford P.M. 510, A. J. Holmea W.M. 1608 , , Say era. The usual Masonic toasts wero given from the chair, that S. L. Kil pin P.M. 510, C. E. Scott P.M. 551, J. B. Cory W.M. 865, being responded to by Bros. S. Burrowea 11. H. P.M. of the Prov. Grand Officers Betts 805, D. P. Cama Past Grand Treasurer, Coomb* ge was receive! with loud F. W. Webb W.M. 510, A. Cookson aud L. B. Styer. The W.M. of tho Lod 510, J. W. Ba.ker P. M. 17G7, Bro. Fitch in most felicitous terms. He T. W. Heath J.W. 16-13, W. C. Williams applanso, aud was givou by P.M. 510, S. Foster J.D. 510, dwelt at some length upon Bro. Pearoe'a connection with the South- R. n. Williams P.M. 865, W. J. Cople- P.M. 1585, S. Andrews 959, down Lodge the geniality of hia character, and of his special fitness C. S. Mot e P.M. 1732 W. H. Bolt J.D. 1563, U. H. , stone W.M. 83-1, , for the Master's chair. Iu responding, Bro. Pearce expressed bia Prov. Grand Secretary Middlesex Charles Welch , W. M. Stiles Room , desire to follow closel in tho steps of hia predeoeaaors, and he W. W. Morgan P.M. 211, F. Binckes P.G. Sword Bearer, y W.M. 1987, ledged himself to nse his best endeavours to promote the welfare of , T. B. Dodson P.M. 8R0 W. Brindloy P.M. 1601, p 0. Gross P.G.D. Beds , the Lodge. Bro. C F. Hollands I.P.M. proposed the Visitors, Dnsterwald S.D. 15S6 S. Siecker 179, W. Unwin J.D. 1614, W. F. , which was moat ably responded to by Bros. W. Wright W.M. Honoyball 1614 Welch J.D. 2120, C Hoad 2120, J. R. Harnel l , C. 1303 and A. F. Lamettp. The I.P.M. was given from the ohair, Blundell P.M. 742 H. G.. Holland 1624, S. Popo 1624, J.W. 511, J. , tho W.M. making special reference to the presentation of the jewel Lewis Bryett P.M. 1828, A. G. Baker 1708, C. F. Hogard P.G.S.B., and the worthiness of Bro. C. F. Hollands to be thus honoured. A. L. Bnllen I.G. 1614 , H. Bea&l«y 1604 , R. J. Harnell W. Kirby 860, Bro. G. Rawlinson responded to the toast of Past Masters, and K. C. Mtilvey l.P.M. 179, P. W. LG. 2021, G. Reynolds I.P. M. 1614 , Broa. Masters S.W. and J. C. Backwell for the Offieors of the Lodge. &c. After tho minutes of l>st meeting bad been Bnxton S.W. 1S9, During the evening some excellent songs wre sung by Bros. Col- read and confirmed , Bro. Lentherby waa raised , the ceremony being lins Smith, and Slingsb Roberts, and Bro. J. O. Buokwell gave a most effectively rendered by Bro. Wood . Bro. Julian HoopoT, of the , y recitation. Bro. W. N. Roo officiated as accompanist. The Tyler's ge Oxford was elected a joining member. Bro. Read Bortio Lod , , toast dosed the proceedings. P.M. 511 waa then presented as W.M. elect, and after all formalities had been observed , was placed in the chair aa W.M. In due course EBRINGTON LODGE, No. 1847. tho Board of Installed Maatera (aa will be seen by the List above, an the 11th inst., lendid tea 8ervice of eleotro-suver oxcoption illy strong one) was closed, the lay brethren were re- ON Tae8day, a sp admitted , and the W.M. saluted in the three degrees. Bro. Wood plate was presented to Bro. James Lose, P.M. and Secretary, delivered the addresses in splendid style, and on taking his seat was by the W.M., P.M.'a, and brethren of the Lodge, on the occasion of his heartily congratulated on the com pletion of his year's work. The marriage. The presentation was made by the W.M. in a suitable report of the Audit Committeo showed the Lodge was in a sound speech, and responded to by Bro. Loso in an interesting reply, in the financial condition , and Bro Read intimated that an amount that had course of which he referred to his long connection with the Lodge, been considered a doubtful asset at tho time the audit was held, had and expressed his gratitude for the great kindness shown, to him on been partly liquidated. A notice of motion that stood in the name of this important event in his life. The service was supplied by Bro. P.M. Dickinson, " to make an alteration in the days of meeting," Bro. John Griffin I.P.M., of Union-street, Stonehonse. was resevod for consideration at the next meeting. The name of a brother who desired to joi n the Lodge was handed in; letters were PORTCULLIS LODGE, No. 2038. read (one from Lord Londesborongh) regretting inability to attend ; THE installation of Bro. C R. Humphrey as W.M. took plaoe at greetings were tendered by the visitors, and Lodge was the Lodge-room, Langporfc Arms Hotel, Langport, on the closed. The following is a list of the Officers who were 13th inst. The ceremony was performed by Bro. R. C. Else Deputy invested :—Bros. J. Maidment S.W., R. Cursona J.W., Aaher Barfield Provincial Grand Master of Somerset. The W.M. appointed and P.M. Treasurer, R. P. Laundy Seoreta ry, R. Cory S.D., W. Dodson invested his Officers, aa follow :—Bros. G. A. Cox I.P.M., C. S. Payne J.D., IT. Robinson I.G., F. J. Oliver P.M. Organist, Jas. Sharratt D.C, S.W., E. Q. Louoh J.W., L. H. P. Maurice Chaplain, W. B. Paul E. J. Brown and Kirk Steward s, R. Schofield P.M. Tyler. The Treasurer, A. Reynolds Secretary, L. Crosao Dir. of Cers., W. Gough banquet was well served, and after full justice had been done to it, S.D., H. Pittard J.D., R. A. Brakonbury I.G., G. Sharpe Organist, W. the cloth was cleared . The W.M. in speaking of Her Majesty, said H. Gillett Tyler. The Worshipfnl Master afterwarda presided at a the Queen was a lady who had at all times shown thoughtful consi- banquet, served in excellent style by Bro. G. Barling. deration for her subjects, and was desorvedly esteemed by all claases. The M.W. the Grand Master waa popular, and Masona were delighted ADUR LODGE, No. 2187. to know that he took ao deep an interest in th«i Craft. With the annual installation meeting was held at the Assembl toast of the Grand Officers was associated the names of Bros. Cama, THE y rooms, Henfield the 3rd inst. The Lod Barfield Hogard and Binckes. In reply, Bro. Cama spoke of the , on Monday, ge waa opened by , , the W.M. Bro. H. Alexander Dowell and tho principal feature of the cosmopolitan character of Freemasonry. His brethren in the East , appreciated the honour of having with them the Duke of Connaug ht meeting waa the inatallation of tho newly elected W.M. Bro. J. C and Prince Albert Victor. These visits had a tendency to popularise Buck well. The retiring W.M. Bro. H. A. Dowell was presented the rule of Her Most Gracious Majesty the Empress of India. Bro. with a Past Masters jewel as an acknowledgment of the manner iu which he had carried out his duties and the Lodge having Hogard also replied ; he had beon intensely gratified by his visit, and , been closed wan pleased to see the new Mastor installed by his predecessor in the , the brethren sat down to an excellent banquet at whioh chair. He prognosticated a prosperous year for Brother Read . In several toasts were duly honoured. reply to the toast gracefully given in his honour by Brother Wood , St. James's union Lodge of Instruction, No. 180. tho Worshipful Master said that his advent to the chair in the —At the St. James's Reatanrant (Piccadilly Entrance), on 10th inst. Loudesborough Lodge bad been a source of deep gratification to bim ; Present :—Bros. Brander W.M., Blythe S.W., Cater J.W., Farwig especial ly so as he had had the hononr of being installed by the Preceptor , Reynolda acting as Secretary, Curaons S.D., Tay lor J.D., worthy brothor who ho had himself placed in the chair of tho Lodge Grieve I.G. ; Bros. Woods, Bayfield , Shaw, Bulloti, Matthewa, Blum, ou tho last occasion. The health of tho Past Masters was the next Kirk. Lodge was opened in due form, and the miuutea of the last toast on tho list, and a handsome jewel was prosented to tho I.P.M., meeting were road and confirmed. Bro. Wooda worked the 1st Brother Woods, fu thanking the brethren for the hearty roception section of the second lecture. Brother Shaw offered himsel f aa a they had given him, and for tho cordial support rendered during his candidate for the 2od degree, and the ceremony was rehearsed. The Mastership, Brother Woods assured them he shonid over wear the J.W. worked the 2nd, Bro. Ballon the 3rd , Bro. Curson the 4th, jewel of tho Lodge with tho most happy recollections. Bros. and the Preceptor worked the oth sootion of the second lecture. Ashor Barfield (Past Grand Treasurer), George Dickinson , Bro. Blythe S.W. waa unanimously olected W.M. for tho onsuing Wetherilt, and Burleton also acknowledged tho compliment. week. Nothing further offering, the Lodge was oloaed aud adjourned. Tho W.M. hero asked permission to iuteryiolato a toast ; thoy On the 17th inatant there wore present Bros. Blythe W.M., Cursona had a largo number of Provincial Grand Ollicors presont, who had S.W., Taylor J. W., Farwig Preceptor, Blum Treasurer, Reynolds speciall y attended to do him honour. Ho appreciated tho compli- aoting as Seoretary, Brownewood S.D., Bayfield J.D., Sohen I.G., ment , and he was sure tho members of the Lod go shared with him Woods, Brindley, Sed gwick, Brandor, Bullou, Dodson , Shaw, in such appreciation. Bros. Staffo rd (Beds), Walls (Middlesex), and Hazlett, Corby, Blundell , Matthews, Mead, and Kirk. Lodge waa others acknowledged tho toast. For the Visitors Bros. Birch, Bryott, opened, and the minutes of the last meeting wore read and con- Morgan , aud Webb ropliod. With the toast of tho Masonic Chanties firmed . Lodge waa opened in the second and third degrees. Brother —which in the opinion of tho W.M. wore doing excellent work—was Bullen worked tho first section of the aecoud lecture. Lodge was associated the name of Bro. F. Binckes, who in a characteristic resumed to the second degree. Bro. Bullen having offered himself Hpeech assured the Lodge that so long as ho was associated with as candidate to bo raised to the third degree, was duly examined them tho Institutions should have Lis jtoady and persistent oxcrtious and eutrusted ; he retirod. Lodge resumed to the third, and the for their welfare. After the Officers had beon complimented , tho W.M. rehearsed the ceremouy of raising. Broa. Woods Ty ler waa summoDod and ho gave tho parting toast. During the and Brindley worked sections of the third lecture. Lodge <;voning some capital songs and recitations wero givou. Amongst resumed to tho firs t degree. Brother Cursons waa unanimously tliona who especially distinguished thomsolvcs boing Bros. Bartlett, elected Worshipful Master for tho ensuing weok, and appointed Walls, Dodson , &c, &c. his Officers iu rotation. Bro. Farwig informed the brethren that LODGE. tlioir working Secretary, Bro. Jones, was still very ill, Buffering from LEOPOLD , No. 1775. bronchitis. Nothing farth er offering for the good of Freemaaonry, the 30th nit., at a mooting held at the Commercial ON Thursday , the Lodge was closed and adjourned. Inn, Church, Bro. W. Burry was duly installed as W.M. for the cn;-,aing year. Bro. John Wardloy performed the installation /COLEMAN'S LIEBIG'S EXTRACT OF MEAT and MALT ceremony in a pleasing and impreasivo manner, and Bro. Eli V..' WINE.—A 2s ad bottle of this celebrated wine sent free by Parcels Knowles invested the Officers. 'The brethren present from Darwou 1'csfc for 33 stamps. Over 2,000 testimonials received from mouioal men, were Bros. Tiiackeray, Woods, and M. Duckworth. COLEMAN & CO., LIMITED, NORWICH. Sglu everywhere, ROYA L MASONIC BENEVOLENT INSTITUTION APRIL ELECTION, 1890. roB Tbo Votes and Interest of the Governors and Subscribers cf the AGED FREEMAS ONS AND WIDOW S OF FREE MA90NS , CROYDON. i$HS0Wx : Grand Patron and President : iopl litstitutbiT far Itogs are earnestly solicited on behalf of H.R.H. THE PKINCE OF WALES, K.G., &c, M.W.G.M. Treasurer : ERNEST CHAR LES JOHN A. FAIU.II ELD, Esq. COA TES, Bankers : AGED 8 YEARS, LONDON AND W ESTMINSTER BANK (Bloomsbnry Branch), 211 High Tho only eligible child in a family of eight, whose fathor, Walter Holborn , London, W.C William Coatee, late of the Whittiugton Lodge (No. 862), and Shep- herd's Bush Lodge (No. 1828), was a Life Subscriber to the Royal Upwards of 1215 Annuitants liavo received the benefits of tho Institution sinco Masonic Institution for Girls and is now in the B instead at tho , Asylum its foundation in 1812. 180 Men and 229 Widows are Annuitants for Lunatics and whom the Doctors pronounce incurable. present time. , ,866. Tho case is earnestly recommended by the P.M.'s and Members of Amount Paid Annual ly in Annuities , £14 tho Lodges he belonged to as above, and by the following brethren :— Permanent Income only £3,600. P. Se'ger Hunt, M.P.. P.M. 2030, 7 Cromwell Road, S.W. J. Aird , M.P., Past Grand Steward , 11 Hyd > Park To-rnro , W, Over 1" > Candidates for nex t Election. Geo. Everett, P.M. and P.Z., V.-Presidor.t, Claremo-it, Gnuloa ltd., Glapham. Heiry Brocklehnrst , W.M. 862, 223 Upper Thamo< Str-et. ?Sampson Gotlden, P.M. 862, 43Upper George Street, W. THE ANNIVERSARY FESTIVAL ?Samuel Brooks , P M. and P.Z., Pa rk Corner, Rod hi 1, Surroy. WILL BE HBID OH •James C. Hayes, P.M. C19, 11 Friday Street, B.C. *T. W. C. Jones, P.G.S., 259, P.M. 708, &e„ 6 Wostbourne Street, Hydo Park. WEDNESDAY , TIIK 26TH OF FEBRUA RY 1890, H. J. Newton , P.M. 2030, 49 Victoria Street, Westminster. UNDEB THE DISTINGUI SHED PBESIDENCV. OF *W. J. Fergn-sr p. P.M. 177, Trcas. 2308, Woronzow Roa'l , St. John's Wood. N. Salmon , W.M. 177 High Street, Wood Groan. Tho Rt. Hon. the Lord Mayor of London, ?William Drew, W.M. 733, 126 Chancery Lane. *J hn Holmes, W.M. 10)8, 122 Albany Street, Regent's Park. SIR HENRY AARON ISAACS. E. A. Smith, S.W. 2303, London Stone, Camion Street. Brethren are earnestly solicited to accopt tho Stewardship upon this most Edward C>x , P.M. 1503, 73 Wigmore Street, C .vendish Square. mportaut occasion, and to forward thoir names, with full particulars, to •Haswoll J. Turner, P.M. 1608, Crown Pottery, Praed Street , W. ?James Irvine, P.M. 862, Brinsworth House, Staines Road , Twickenham. JAMES TERRY (V. Patron, P.G. Sword Bearer) , Secretary. ?W. H. J. Rudderforth , P.M. 1668, 30 Oursitor Street, Cbaneory La GO. Omen—i Freemasons' Hall, London, W.C. ?Colonel E. Z. Thornton, P.M. 708, 2323, 41 Pinsbury Circus. S. R. Lamble, P.M. 27, Stanley Villa , Highgae Road. ?James Stephens, W.M. 2150, P.M. 1425 1 G een Streot, Paddington Groan. ?H. N. Price, W.M. 2308 and P.M. 177, 129 Kenningtnn Park Road. ?J. J. Thomas, P.M. 753, S.W. 2150, 362 Edgwaro Road. Ifa pl iittswix $n *ittntxf m kx §03)8. ?Walker, P.M. 733, Hastings Road , Ealing Doan. •T. H. Johnson, P.M. 1B08, Brighton. To the Matrons, "Vice-Patrons , Vice-Presidents, W. Harvey, P.M. 177, 2012. 35 Clapham Road. and Life Governors. ?Geo. Amos Duke, 733. 1603, 9 Cornwall Road, Westbourno Park. ?Doug las Arthur Mostyn, 1608, 169 Sutherland Avenue BRETHREN desirous of supporting the Candidature of Buo. ?Georgo V. Wood, J.W. 1608, 12 Hazlemere Road , K lburn, N.W. ALFRED CRAVEN GREENWOOD , Assist. Prov. Grand Secretary J. H. Lane, P.M. 1269, 70 Pall Mall. Surroy, in the evont of a vacancy in the Secretaryship, are respectfully T, H. Hobbs, S.D. 2308, 131 Page Streot, Westminster. solicited to forward thoir Names to Bro. CH.IBIES GREEKWOOD , P.M., P P.G. Reg., P. ov. Grand Secretary Surrey, 12 Serjeant's Inn , Temple, E.C. Thoso marked with an asterisk will gladly receive proxios. THE MASONIC AND MILITARY OR DERS OF INSTALLATION KNIGHTS OF ROME AND OF THE OF H. R. H. THE PRINCE OF WALES RED CROSS OF C0NSTANT1NE , K.H.S., AND ST. JOHN As the M.W.G.M. of England, THE EVANGELIST , AT THE ROYA L ALBERT HALL , Colonel Sir FRANCIS BUBDETT , Bart. 28th APRIL 1875. M. 111. Grand Sovereign and Grand Commander of St. John. Baron De PERBIBRES , Grand Commander of St. John. COPIES of this BEAUTIFUL ENGRAVING by Brother IIARTY M. Eminent Grand Viceroy and Deputy P.M., consisting of Artist's Proofs, Proofs before Loiters, and Lettered Proofs , India Prints, and Plain Prints may bo had at Cost Price by applying to THE ANNUAL ASSEMBLY of the GRAND IMPERIAL CON. CLAVE will bo holden at lea Great Queen Street, W.C , on Monday, 3rd March 181)0, at Pivo o'clock in tho Afternoon. Bro. W. R. NORRIS, Nominations for Grand Scnato, Executive Committee, and Grand High 29 Southampton Buildings, W.C, London. Almoner 's Fund, to be sont to the Grand Recorder before tha 17th February. A Banquet will bo provided at Half-past Six o'clock. Tickets, Ono Guinea each ; and it is requested that every Knight Companion intending to dine will forward his name to the Grand Recorder with as little delay as possible. MASONIO LITERATURE. Knights will not be admitted unless they appear in the insignia of their rank in tho Order, Knights of St. John in White Sashes. iTTANTED.—To Purchase, for Cash, OLD BOOKS ON FRKEMASON RI . TT State full Title, Date, and stylo of Binding ; with prices required, CHAS. FRED. HOGARD, iddress F. W., 11 Thornhill Square, Barnsbury, London , N. Grand Recorder and Registrar General, 16a Great Queen Street, W.C. Four days' silence a negative. The GENERAL STATUTES of the ORDER , with an Appendix and En- Wanted to Purchase. gravings of tho Jewels and Regalia—Prico, Cloth, Is 6d—can be obtained of tho Grand Recorder, ltfa Great Queen -street. ODD VOLUMES of the FREEMASONS' MAGAZINE and MASONIO MIRROR. The Volumes for 1863 especially wanted. Address , stating piice asked, W., Office of the FKEBIUSOH 'S C IIKOSICLE , 11W1 GASV&£ H07S& Belvidere Works , Hermes Hill , Pcntonville , London , N. EAST MOLESEY , HAMPTON COURT STATION (Adjoining the RAILWAY, and facing the RIVER and PALACE). BRO. JOHN MAYO has ample accommodation in the new wing of this old-established and noted Riverside Uotol for Banquets for any number up to 100. Every convenience for todies' Gatherings. Spacious land- ing to river, whence Steam Launches can start. Specimens of Menus , w th prices, sunt on application. Three Lodgts meet at tho Castlo Uotol, and rotor once may be made to the respective Masters as to the catering, &o. GREYHO UND HOTEL , HAMPTON OOURT a^^^^^ ^ ^^ a (MIDDLESEX) . This Uotol , now ontircly Redecorated and Furnished, contains the best and SATURDAY, 22ND FEBRUARY 1890. most comfortable Suites of Apartments.

|1T" -Tl"~"*•*• ' ' - "•"—"-"•"— r --¦ -¦ - SUPERIOR LODGE ACCOMMODATION, " "' ' ' ' nnr ii Three Large Banqueting Rooms. The Cuisine is of tho highest class, and the cellars have been well stocked with the best known Brands of Wines, &c. PROV. GRAND LODGE OF HEREFORD. BRO. J. B. MELLA will superintend personally the whole of the the second time within living memory the enter- details of Management, in order to give full satisfaction , and is prepared FOR from now to undertake any arrangements for Banquets or Beanfeasts , prising- little town of Kington was, on Monday, tbo Luncheons , &c, at the most reasonable charges. 3rd hist., the rendezvous of nuoiurous members of tho The tVur-iu-Ifand Hotel Coach will loavo daily from the Royal Hotel , Black- t'riurs Bridge, and the Criterion Restaurant, for Hampton Court. mystic Ciaft, whoso arrival from all points of tho compaaa

i excited no small amount of interest among the inhabitants. The report also reminded tho brethren that a copy of the This occasion was tho annual meeting of the Provincial account, together with a strong appeal for an increase of Gran d Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons in the county tho fund, had been issued. Having already appointed and of Hereford , whioh was held by comman d of tho Provincial invested tho Provincial Grand Treasurer, the Provincial Grand Master Bro. Sir Joseph Bailey, M.P., under the Grand Mastor now proceeded to appoint and invest his banner of the Kington Lodgo. In its absence from the list Officers for the ensuing year, as follow :— of Masonic Lodges, Kington, for a very Jong period , kept Bro. Charles Rootes 333 ...... Senior Warden company with Bromyard and Weobley, until the 8th March C. J. Saxby 852 ...... Junior Warden when, through the untiring exertions of Bro. F. R. Bev. Thos. G. Baillie ... Chaplain 1888, Thos. ILiudford 338 ...... Registrar Tidd-Pratt (of the Lodge of Harmony), a Lodgo was duly Wm. Earle 120 ...... Seoretary consecrated there, as belonging to the Province of Hereford- John Marchant 120 ...... Senior Deacon shire. Bromyard and Weobley are now left the only towns E. Maddsson 751 ...... Junior Deacon in the county of Hereford without the advantage of a R. Williams 2240 ...... Supt. of Works Lod their own circles but as far as tho larger O. Edwards 892 ...... D.C. Masonic ge in , W. R. Stafford 892 ...... A.D.C. town is concerned there has already been some talk of F. S. Collins 338 ...... Sword Bearer filling tho omission, and the proposed establishment of a F. R. Tidd-Pratt 2240 ... Pnrsnivant Lolge there meets with every encouragement from the C. A. Stephens ...... Tyler Right Worshipful Provincial Grand Master. The new and B. Cnllwick W.M. 120 ...^ of tho Province is named after the river F. G. Minolt338 ...... [ 0, , youngest Lodge W. T. Sale W.M. 892... Stewards Arrow, a stream running through the town and its neigh- E. F. Mitchell S.W. 2240 ..J^ bourhood , the views of which are compared by one The Provincial Grand Master said that as Freemanonry directory of the county to " beautiful scenes in forei gn lands, or some gorgeous and lovely creations of poesy, was so essentially a Charitable Institution, he was in- bodecked with all tho charms and enchantments conceived fluenced in making his selections of Provincial Grand Officers to a great extent b the fact whether or not by the bards." At any rate, while tho members of the y they Arrow Lodge were executing some preliminary business, wero subscribers to one or more of the Masonic Institu- which included the initiation of Mr. Samuel Passey and the tions. The Provincial Grand Master appointed the next youngest brother of Sir Joseph Bailey, many of the visitors Provincial Grand Lodge meeting to be held at Hereford, had a pleasant ramble through the town, and enjoyed its under the banner of the Palladian , No. 120, the mother charming scenery. The visiting Lodges were most hospitably Lidgo of the Province. Tho Deputy Provincial Grand Master Bro. Pi reported that in received by their brethren of the Arrow at their quarters at per compliance with the tho Burton House Hotel . A Lodge having been opened , the promise ho had made in the last Provincial Grand Lodge, W.M. of the Arrow, the Right Worshipful Provincial Grand he had visited the Lodges in the Province in order to Mastor (Bro. Sir Joseph Bailey), preceded by tho banner secure uniformity of Masonic ritual, and that on the whole of the Province and attended by the Provincial Grand he was well pleased with the manner in which the work Officers , entered the Lodge, and they wore received with was carried out, but he pointed out one or two minor tho customary ceremonial. Tho local Officers vacated matters which he ventured to recommend should be as thoir seats to the Provincial Grand Officers , and tho strictly performed as other and more important things. Provincial Grand Lodgo was opened in due form and with The banquet was served afc four o'clock, in an adjoining solemn prayer. Notwithstanding tho many absences largo room, by host Parmeter. The toasts of the Queen caused by the fashionable complaint of" Russian influenza " and the Craft, and H.R.H. the Prince of Wales Most and other indisposition , there was a larger attendance than Worshipful Grand Master having been duly honoured, at tho previous Provincial Grand Lodge. The Burton Bro. Sir Joseph Bailey proposed the health of tho Grand Hall, with its windows darkened , and its interior Officers present and past, observing that he regretted that decorated with the jewels and furniture of Masonry, made he himself was the only Grand Officer present. Bro. Piper an admirable Lodge. Tho walls had been cleaned , and gave the health of the Right Worsh ipful Sir Joseph tho floor, whioh was polished for a ball, was suitably Bailey, M.P., Provincial Grand Master of Hereford- covered with a mosaic carpet. The Provincial Grand shire, and in speaking of the Province, said he looked Secretary read letters expressing regret at inability to upon its successful progress as being in a great attend from Bros, the Rev. John Bucklo D.P.G.M., the measure owing to the valuable though unassuming excel- Rov. R. Evans P.P.D.G.M. , T. Smith P.P.G.S.W., the lence of the Provincial G rand Secretary Brother Earlo. Rev. D. Seaton P.P.G. Chaplain , 0. Shellard P.P.G.S.W., The Rt. Wor. Provincial Grand Master proposed the John Bodenham P.P.G. Registrar and P.G.A.D.O., and Lodges in the Province, and took the opportunity of con- others. The number of brethren present from each gratulating Bro. F. R. Tidd-Pratt on the marked success Lodge was stated as follows :—Palladian (120) , Hereford, which had attended the exertions of himself and those fourteen ; Vitruvian (253), Ross, four ; Bastnor (751), associated with him in establishing the Arrow Lodge, which Ledbury, two ; Royal Edward (892), Leominster, six ; he observed had every appearance of a very prosperous Arrow (2240), Kington , twenty-two ; total attendance future. Bro. Sir. Joseph Bailey and many of the visiting from the Province, 40. The Provincial Grand Treasurer brethren from a distance had here to leave for their trains. (Bro. H. 0. Beddoe) presented the accounts for the period Bro. F. R. Tidd-Pratt, who then took the chair, subsequently since the last Provincial Grand Lod ge. It appeared that proposed the Masonic Charities. This toast was ac- tho receipts amounted to £105, which included a balance knowledged by both Bros. Rootes and Earle, the latter of £65 17s 4d brought from the previous year ; and that remarking that the proceedings of the evening had shown tho payments made for charitable and incidental expenses not only in theory but in practice the charitable zeal of the amounted to £14 ; leaving a balance in his hands of Province, and concluding with the recitation of the lines £91 6s 6d. In compliance with a petition presented by which were written by Eliza Cook in 1848, and spoken Bro. Beddce, from the Palladian Lodge, a grant of ten at the Masonic Festival in aid of their Asylum for poor pounds was unanimously made to the daughter of a and aged Masons, and the re cram of which was that deceased Hereford Freemason , to whom five pounds had " Man to be Godlike must be more than just." Other recently been voted by tho Province. A sum was also toasts followed , and a pleasant and profitable evoning was voted for the Right Worshi pful Master to present to any brought to a close with the Tyler's toast. of the Masonic Charitable Institutions ho might choose to select, by which ho would obtain additional votes. The Provincial Grand Master then received a report from each Lod go, stating the number of members and various facts It is announced that, the Prince of Wales has appointed concerning its management. Provincial Grand Secretary Sir Stafford Northcote to bo Provincial Grand Master of Bro. W. Earle read the report of the Herefordshire Masonic the Mark Masons of Devonshire. Charity Association , of which he is Hon . Sec , to the effect that the amount of subscri ptions received since August 1878, when the Association was inaugura ted, anS On Monday, the 10th inst, , the members of tho Stour remitted to the Masonic Institutions, was as follows : — Valley Lodgo, No. 1224, met at the Temporanco Hotel, Jo Boj s' School , £241 10s j Girls' School, £204 15s ; the Sudbury , where a dinner was provided , presided over by fuud for aged Freemasons, £115 10s ; and the kindred fund Bro. Cuthberfc Quilfcer , M.P., whon occasion was taken to ior thoir widows, £131 5s; making a total of £&Jo; present to Mrs. Jennings, the proprietress, a sum of money which gavo aa averago of £63 a year for cloven years. aa a mark of rospoct and goodwill. successors in office for the ensuing year, viz. :—Comps. John KOYAL AECH. Richardson M.E.Z., Alf. J. Bodman Z. 289 H-, Thomas A. Marsh J. —:o:— A full staff of efficient Officers having previously been duly eleoted , were now invested, in the presence of a large convocation of members CONSECRATION OF THE WILLIAMSON and visitors. Bros. Alf. B. Booty and Wm. W. Sonu;. !:t were regularly CHAPTER, No. 949. exalted to the supreme degree. The proceedings terminated iu a banquet, served nnder the dirootion of Companion C. N. Gonde, and Saturday, the 15th inst., named ON a new Royal Arch Chapter, the voluntary ohoir was accompanied by Companion Walter Davey the Williamson , No. 949, nnder the coustitntion of the Grand Organist 1001. The Provincial Grand Chapter of West Yorkshire Chapter of England, was dnly and solemnly consecrated at the was represented by Comps. Richard Carter P.Z. Prov. G.n. aud Masonio Hall, Monkwearmouth , in the presence of a numerous Thomas Riley P.Z. Prov. G.A.S. company of Offioers of Durham Provincial Grand Chapter, including the Grand Snperindendent of the Province, Sir nedworth Williamson, DE GREY AND RIPON CHAPTER, No. 1356. Bart. The ceremony of the consecration, dedication , and constitu- tion was performed by Comp. B. Levy, assisted by Comps. T. Coal- THE annnal installation meeting was held on Wednesday, the son and H. J. Turnbull. The petition and warrant for the new 5th inst., at the Masonio Hall, Hope Street, Liverpool. Chapter, the latter granted by the Grand Chapter of England , was Comp. A. D. Hesketh installed Corops. J. Pellaway Z., T. A. Withey read by Comp. R. Hudson P.G.S.E. The service waa of a very IT., and T. F. Jarman J. The other appointments were Comp?. A. impreasive character. The following were afterwards inptallod as Woolrich Treasurer, J. Raukin S.E., R. W. Chatham S.N., W. P. the Principals of the new Chapter :—Coraps. Sir Hod worth William - Ferguson P.S., C. Ardea P.Z. D.C, L. Philli ps A.S., A. Morris A.S. son, Bart., Z., R. Shndforth H., Geo. Washington Bain J. A valoablo P.Z.'s jewel was presented to Comp. Barclay. Conips. B. Levy, U. J. Turnbull , and A. T. Munro performed the installation ceremonies most ably. The following were afterwards Star Chapter of Instruction , No. 1275.—The annual Stir. appointed the additional Officers of the Chapter :—Lemuel K. Davios meeting of this Chapter waa held on Fridiy, 14th inst., at tho Camborwell. Amongst those present wero Comps. Carl E., Robert Cocke N., Remigius Blake P.S., Alfred Groy 1st A.S., ling Castle, Patrick H., G. L. Bolko Sehmoiehen 2nd A.S., John G. Kirtloy Treaaurer aud Ales. T. Fleck J. 1275 Z. designate Old Concord M.E Z., , and F. Hilton T. Munro D. of C. Moore J., C. II. Stone S.E., Whiteman S.N., Stone P.S., P.Z. Preceptor. Tho minutes of the last meeting wero road and SINCERITY CHAPTER No. 261. si gned. Tho ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed with unusual , success. Comp. Patrick was elected M.E.Z. for tho next raeotiug. THE annual meeting was held at tli Masonio Hal l , Taunton , on The balance sheet was presented and received, aud tho auditoro Tuesday, the 4th inst., when tho ceremony of installation was received a voto of thanks for their work. Comp. Fleck was heartily performed in the case of the J., bnt in the cases of threo of tho congratulated on his able working in the Z. chair, for the first limy. Officers, namely, tho Z. (Comp. T. G. Williams) , the H. (Comp. Gill), Tho permanent Offioers wero re-eleoted—Comps. Hilton P.Z. Pro- and the P.S. (Comp. J. S. Haddon) , the oeremony had to be post- coptor, C. H. Stono S.E., and Voisey P.Z. Treasurer. Their work poned owing to the illness of tho Companions named, who are suffer- was spoken of in the most eulogistic terms. from the prevailing epidemic The following is a list of the Officers : Comps. T. G. Williams Z., J. Gill H., R. Knight J., G. C. Strawbridge Scribe E., R. U. Harfcnell S.N., J. S. Haddon P.S., W. Goodland and W. G. Cotohing A.S., J. Showers Treasurer, T. Tidbnry Janitor. After tho ceremony of installation the nsual banquet took place, MARK MASONRY. ler prpsiding in the absence of tho Z. Resolutions of Comp. Mey —;u;— condolence with the sick brethren were passed. LANGLEY LODGE, No. 28. BEDFORD CHAPTER No 282. , fllHE annual festival of this Lodge waa held at the Masonio-hal l FTlHE members held their aunnal convocation , on the 5th instant, nt JL Workiug-street, Cardiff, on Thursday the 6th inst., when 1 the Abbey, Tavistock. Comps. Major J. J. Daw P.Z. P.P.G.S.B. Bro. Joh n Sheridan was duly and ably installed Worshipful Master was iuatallud aa Z., I. Rosekelly H., T. Symons as J. Comp. E. Aitkon- by tho retiring W.M. Bro. John Hussey. As is always the case with Dnvies was the Installing Offic.-r, assisted by Compa. G. Merrifield, the Langley Loige, there was a large and influential gathering of B. B. Richard s, T. Chapman. The Officers invested wero :—Conips. J. brethren from the Sonth Wales and adjoining Provinoes. The Drew S.E., J. Squire S.N., A. H. Bates P.S., W. T. Gill 1st A.S., AVorshipfnl Master invested his Officers for the ensuing year, as W. R. lS'orthwny jnn . 2nd A.S., B. B. Richard s Treasurer. In the follow :—Bros. John H. Hnssey I.P.M., James Coleman S.W., II. evening the mombers supped together at Comp. Northway's Bedford Fraser J.W., J. H. Tay lor M.O., A. EL Roberts S.O., Thomas James Hotel. Comp. tho Z. presided , and a very pleasant reunion was J.O., N. D. Marks Treasurer and Seoretary, Dr. Naunton Registrar enjoyed. of Marks, John Munday Director of Ceremonies, W. H. Williams S.D., J. H. Green J.D., J. M. Gerhold Organist, S. O. Williams I.G., PHILANTHROPIC CHAPTER, No. 304. M. Proctor Steward, and Sorgeant P. I. Riley Tyler. The usual a convention of this Chapter held at the MaBonic Hall Great binquet followed iu the evening at tho Royal Hotel. The harmony AT , , Goarue Street , hood s, on Wednesday, tho 5th inst,., the nowly- was contributed to by Bros. Ferrier, Thistlswnifcp, and Frank II. elected Princi pals wm-e dnl y installed , viz. :—Comps. William Flot'kton Simpson. Bro. Edward Pletoher gave n coup le of admirable recita- HS the M.E.Z., JUMJ Rickard as IT., and Walter S. Blackburn IIH J., tions in h'S well-known able manner, and Bro. II. Whito also supplied the rereniony of installation being very ably nnd imprwsively per- tho Shakespearian quotations for the menu card , whioh was of a formed by Comp. Dr. Smyth . Thf> following Companions, having nui que description. been elected Odicore for tho vear, wore dnly invested by the M.E.Z., vi-/,., T. Thorp S.E., William ' Neill S.N., Thomas Myers P.S., Robert Abbott and W. VV. Clayton Assistant Sojourners, and S. Barrand J.initor. There was a goodly number of members and also of visitors Tho Royal Jubilee Lodge, No. 72, will hold their annual from other Chapters present, and after the conclusion of tho cere- hal l at Freemasons' Tavern , Great Queen Street, W.C., on monial business a plensant social evening was spent, tho usual Thursday, tho 27fch instant. Tho proceeds of tho hall toasts being interspersed with mnsic and recitations. will be given to tho Masonic Charities. A dispensation HWLFFORDD CHAPTER , No. 4G4. til lowing Craft clothing and jewels to bo worn has been granted by tho M.W. tho Grand Master. Tickets (Gentle- quarterl of this Chapter wan hold at tho rilllE regular y mooting men 12s Gil , Ladies 10s t>d , including supper and light J. Masonio Hall , Haverfordwest, on tho 13ili inst. Thorn wore present tho M.E.A.' Comp. Lnwu Rubortf , P.Z.'a Comps. Geo. I'hipp?, refreshments) can bo had of tho Secretary, Brother A. Rule Owon , E. II. Ellis, M . 'Nicholson , Thomas HooU-Will'ianm ; Davch , o-L> Lambeth Palace Road , S. K., or from any of (he Comps. J. D. Coram , P. C. Clarke, Levi Harries, W. Howoll-Walterd, Stewards. Bro. F.R. Kinkco's band will bo in attendance. A. E. Baldwin , Gilbertson , Freedman , Benjamin Morris Davis, Dancing will comnionco at 8'30 p.m., aud carriages may J. ProsHer, C. A. Brigstocko. I ho M.E.Z., assisted by Conips. bo ordored for 3"30 a.m. Cora m and Geo. Pbi pps, opened Chapter in duo form. After con- firmation of the minutes, a ballot was taken for Bro. Allon , Loyal Welsh Lodgo, and Bio. Thottma , Nnrborth Lodge, whioh resulted in Ou Friday, tho 7th inst., at a meeting of tho Wes t ¦ both being nuaninioiisl y accepted aa candidates for Royal Arch L r ¦ • Company hold the foremost position io. the battalion as returned to the ball-room , and completed the second part regards shooting. Tho deceased was well known as a pro- of the programme. Bro. Jarvia acted as M.C., aud an minent and active Freemason, not only in West Lancashire, axcollent band was under the direction of Mr. J. Liugs- but iu other Provinces. Ho had attained tho 33rd degree Barehani. R.A. 1366 De Grey and Ripon, M.H., Liverpool 1507 Metropolitan, The Moorgate, E.G.. 7*30 M.M. York, Masonic Hall. Duncombe Street, York 1585 Boyal Commemoration, Bail way Ho, Putney, 8 M.M. Northumberland & Berwick , M H., Newcastle 1608 Kilburn, 46 South Molton Street, W., 8 DIARY FOR THE WEEK. M.M. 178 Wiltshire Keystone, M.H., Devizes 1623 West Smithfield ,NowMarket Hot, Smithfield , 7 R.C. Philips, Masonic Rooms, Athenaium, Lane. 1693 Kingslaud. Cock Tavern , Highbury, N., 8'30 We shall be obliged if the Secretaries 1707 Eleanor, Seven Sisters Hotel, Tottenham, 8 of the vario us Lodges throu ghout the Thursday, 27th February. 1743 Perseverance, 23 Addle Street, B.C., 7 Kingdom will favour us with a list of 1891 St. Ambrose,Baron's Ct. Hot.W. Kensington, 8 Meet ings, &c, as we have General Committee GirV School, F.M.H., 4 1901 Selwyn, East Dulwich Hotel, East Dulwieh, 8 their Days of 22 Neptune, Guildhall Tavern, E.C. 2021 Qeeen's (Westminster) and Marylebone, Tho decided to insert only those that are 85 Prosperity, Guildhall Tavorn, E.O. Criterion, W„ 8 verified by the Officers of the several 66 Grenadiers', Freemasons' Hall, W.C. Lodges. 99 Shakespeare, Albion , Aldersgate Street 607 United Tilgrims, Bridge House, Southwark Tuesday, 25th February. —:o:— 858 South Middlesex, Beaufort House, Fulham 24 Newcastle-on-Tyne, F.M.H., Newcastle, 7'30 861 Finsbnry, London Tavern, Fenchurch Street 25 Bobert Burns, 8 Tottenham Court Road, 8 Saturday, 22nd February. 871 Royal Oak, W hite Swan, Deptford 65 Constitutional, Bedford Hotel, Holborn, 7 W.C. 1421 Langthorne, Swan Hotel, Stratford 65 Prosperity, 2 St. Mary Axe, E.C, 7 1706 Orphens. Freemasons' Hall, , S.W., 8 1871 Goatling-Murray, Town Hall, Honnslow 1563 The City of Westminster, Regent M.H., W. 141 Faith, Victoria Mansions Restaurant 1816 Victoria Park, Queen's Hot, Victoria Park Rd. 177 Domatic, Surrey M.H., Camberwell, 7-30 1162 Wharncliffe. Rose and Crown Hotel, Penistone 1974 St. Mary Abbotts, Town Hall, Kensington 188 Joppa, Manchester Hotel, Aldersgate Street, 8 2048 Henry Levander, Station Hotel, Harrow 2261 Chough, Ca- non Street Hotel , E.C. 212 Euphrates, Mother Red Cap, Camden Town, 8 B.A. 178 Harmony, Boyal Hotel, Wigan R.A. 29 St. Albans, Albion , Alderssrate Street 241 Merchants, Masonic Hall, Livorpool B.C. Stanhope, Quean Hotel, Cheater R.A. 157 Bedford , Freemasons' Hall , W.C. 463 East Surrey of Concord, Greyhound Hotel, R.A. 657 Canonbury, Masons' Hall Avenue Croydon, 7"-45 Monday, 24th February. R.A. 766 William Preston.Cannon Street Hotel.E.C. 551 Yarborough, Green Dragon , Stepney, 8 R.A. 1623 West Smithfield , Anderton's Hotel, E.O. 700 Nelson, Star and Garter, Woolwich , 7'30 4 Royal Somerset House and Inverness, Free- 753 Prince Frederick William, Eagle Tavern, Maida masons ' Hall . W.C. 51 Angel, Three Cups, Colchester Hill, 8 26 Castle Lodge of Harmony, Willis's Hooms, W. 78 Imporial George, Assheton Arras, Middloton Groyhound, Richmond, 7-30 Freemas-ms 820 Lily of Richmond, 28 Old King's Arms, Freemasons' Hall, W.C. 111 Restoration , ' Hall, Darlingto J 860 Dalhousie, Middloton Arms, Dalston, 8 79 Pythagorean, Ship Tavern, Greenwich 286 Samaritan, Green Man Hotel, Bacnp 861 Finsbury, King's Head, Threadneodlo St., 7 183 Unity, Ship and Turtle, Leadenhall Street 318 St. John , Bull's Head Inn, Bradshawgato 1044 Wandsworth , East Hill Hotel, Wandsworth, 8 902 Burgoyne, Anderton's Hotel, Fleet Street 591 Downshire, Masoi ic Hall, Liverpool 1321 Emblematic, Mona Hotel, Henrietta St., W.C, 8 1608 Kilburn, Queen's Arms Hotel, Kilburn 651 Brecknock, Castle Hotel , Brecon 1343 St. John, Musonic Hall, Grays, Essex 1616 Bayard, Masonic Hal l, 33 Golden Sqiwrc, W. 784 Wellington, Masonic Rooms, Doal 1349 Friars, Liverpool Arms, Canning Town , 7 -30 1632 Stuart, Surrey Masonic Hall, Camberwell 807 Cabbell, Masonic Ha'l, Norwich 1446 Mount Edgcumbe, Three Stags, Lambeth Rd., 8 904 Phoauix, Ship Hotel, Eothorham 1471 Islington, Cock Tavern, Highbury, N.. 7'30 43 Industry, 31 Denmark Street, Gateshead 935 Harmony, Freemasons' Hall, Salford 62 Soda1, Queen's Hotel, Manchester 1472 Henley, Threo Crowns, North Woolwich . 966 St. Edward, Literary Institute, Leek 1510 Chaucer Old Whito Hart, Borough High St., 8 148 Lights, Masonio Rjoms, Warrington 1313 Fermor, Masonic Hall, Southport , 999 Robert Burns, Freemasons' Hall, Manchester 1638 Brownrigg, Alexandra Hotel, Norbiton, 8 1437 Liberty of Havering, Rising Sun, Romford 1695 New Finsbury Park, Hornsey Wood Tav, N„ 8 1177 Tet-by, Tenby, Pembroke 1459 Ashbury, Justice Birch Hotel , West Gorton 1S94 Hersohell , Masonic Boom*, Slough 1839 Duke of Cornwall, Queon's Arms, E.G., 7 1605 Emulation. Masonio Hall. Livemool 1949 Brixton , Prince Regent, East Brixton, 8 B.A. 219 Justice, Masonio Hall, Todmorden 1626 Hotspur, Masonic Hall, Newcastle B.A. 241 Friendship, Masonic Hall, Liverpool 2146 Surbiton, Maple Hall, Surbiton B.A. 57 Humbor, Freemasons' Hall, Hull Metropolitan Chapter, White Hart, Cannon St., 6-30 B.A. 321 Faith, Crewe Arms Hotel, Crewo B.A. 113 Unanimity, Bull Hotel, Preston B.A. 411 Commercial, Masonio Hall, Nottingham R.A. 704 Camden, 15 Finsbury Pavement, E.C, 8 ' Hall, B.A. 216 Sacred Delta, Masonic Hall, Liverpool B.A. 448 Begularity, Freemasons Halifax R.A. 279 Fortitude, Freemasons' Hall, Leicester M.M. The Old York, Masonio Hall, Bradford R.A. 314 Royal Architect, Bull Hotel, Preston Wednesday, 26th February. R.A. 360 Northampton, M.H,, Northampton 3 Fidelity, Alfred, Roman Boad, Barsbury, 8 Tuesday, 25th February. R.A. 394 Concord, Freemasons' Hall, Southampton 30 United Mariners', Lugard, Peokham, 7'30 R.A. 431 Ogle, Mason-c Hall, North Shields 72 Boyal Jubilee, Mitre, Chancery Lane, W.O., 8 14 Tuscan , Freemasons' Hall, W.C. R.A. 1037 Portland, Masonic Hall, Portland, Dorset 73 Mount Lebanon, George Inn, Borough, 8 92 Moira , Albion , Aldersgate Street R.A. 1395 Weyside, Masonic Hal l, Woking 193 Confidence , Hercules Tavern, Leadenhall St., 7 141 Faith, Anderton's Hotel, Fleet Street M.M. 34 St. Andrew, Freemasons' Hall, Manohestor 228 United Strongth, Hope, Regont's Park, 8 145 Prudent Brethren, Freemasons' Hall, W.C. 638 La Toleranco.Portland Hot, Gt. Portland St., 8 186 Industry, Freemasons' Hall, W.C. Friday, 28th February. 720 Panmure, Balham Hotel, Balham, 7 205 Israel, Cannon Street Hotel , E.C. 781 Merchant Navy, Silver Tav, Burdott Rd., 7'30 259 Prince of Wales, Wiilis's Booms, W. House Committee, R.M.B.I., Croydon, at 3 813 New Concord , Jolly Farmers, Southgate Rd., 8 1348 Bbary, Begent M.H., Air Stroet, W. 197 Jerusalem, Froomasons' Hall, W.C. 862 Whittington, Bod Lion, Fleet Street, 8 1744 Royal Savoy, Freemasons' Hall, W.C. 609 Fitzroy, Hoad Quartors.Hon. Artillery Co.,E.C. 002 Burgoyne, Essox Arms, Strand, 8 2108 Empire, Criterion, Piccadilly 1601 Bavonsbourno, Board of Works Office Catford 972 St. Augustine, Masonic Hall, Canterbury, 8'30 B.A. 7 Boyal Tork of Perseverance, F.M.H., W.C. B.A. 749 Belgravo, Ship and Turtle, Loadenhall St. 1035 Hartington, M.H , Gower Street , Derby B.A. 180 St. James's Union, Freemasons' Hall.W.C M.M. 223 West Smithfield, Cathedral Hotel, E.C. 1264 Neptune, Masonic Hall, Liverpool, 7 B.A. 548 Wellington, Whito Swan Hotel, Depttbrd 1475 Peckham, 516 Old Kent Road, 8 B.A 560 St. Germain, M.H., the Croscont, Selby . 1339 Stockwell, Surroy M.H., Cambonvoll 810 Craven, Devonshire Hotel, Skipton 1511 Alexandra, Hornsea, Hull M.M. 3 Keystone, Ship and Turtle, Loadenhall St. 1143 Royal Donbigh, Council Rooms, Denbigh 1524 Duke of Connaught, Royal Edward, Hackney, 8 B.C. 29 Palatine, 33 Golden Squaro, W. 1303 Pelham , Froomasons' Hall, Lewes 1601 Ravonsbourno, George, Lewisham, 8 253 Tyrian, Masonic Hall, Gowor Streot, Derby 1385 Gladsmuir, Red L'on, Barnot 1604 Wandorers, Victoria Mansions Restaurant, 299 Emulation, Bull Hotel, Dartfo-d 1391 Commercial, Freemasons' Hall, Loicoster S 'W 7'30 310 Unio s, Freemasons' Hall, Carlisle 1393 Hamor, Masonic Hall, Liverpool 1662 Beaconsfiold , Chequers, Walthamstow, 7*30 357 Apollo University, Masonic Hal l , Oxford 1621 Castle, Crown Hotel, Bridgnorth 1681 Londesborough, Berkeley Arms, May Fair, 8 s Bush, 8 673 Perseverance, Shonstono Hoto', H lies Owen 1712 St. John, Freemasons' Hall, Newcastlo 1791 Creaton, Wheatsheaf , Shepherd' 1016 Elkington, Masonic Hal', Birmingham 1821 Atlingworth, Boyal Pavilion , Brighton 1922 Earl of Lathom, Station Hotel, Cambonvoll 1358 Torbay, Town Hall , Taignton 2039 Londonderry, M.H., Park Torrace, Sunderland New Road, 8 1479 Halssy, Town Hall, St. Albans R.A. 242 Magdilen, Guildhall , Doncastor 1963 Dako of Albany, 153 Battersea Park Boad, 730 1560 Ellington, Town Hall, Maidenhead R.A. 471 Silurian, Freemasons'Hall, Newport, Mon. 2206 Hondon, Wel sh Harp , llendon, 8 1609 Dramatic, Masonic Hall , Livorpool R.A. 680 Softon, Masonic Hall, Livorpool R.A. 177 Domatic, St. James's Restaurant, W., 8 R.A. 1086 Walton R.A. 720 Panmure, Goose and Gridiron , E.G., 7 1036 St. Cecilia , Boyal Pavilion , Brighton , Skelmersdale M.H., Kirkdalo - 1676 Antiont Briton, Masonic Hall, Liverpool R.C. 20 Royal Kent, Masonic Hall, Newcastle R.A. 033 Doric, 202 Whitechapel Road, E„ 7 30 2025 St. Goorge, St. Goorgo's Hall, Stonohouse M.M. Thistle, Freemasons' Tavern, W.C, 8 B.A. 74 Athol, Masonic Hall, Birmingham Saturday, 1st March. B.A. 103 Beaufort, Froomasons' Hall, Bristol Thursday, 27th February. B.A. 158 Adam, Victoria Hall, Shoerness General Committeo Boys' School, F.M.H., 4 B.A. 175 East Medina, Masonic Hall, Bydo 142 St. Thomas, City Terminus Hotel, B.C. 87 Vitruvian, Whito Hart, Lamboth, 8 B.A. 721 Grosvonor, Masonic Chambers, Chester 1572 Carnarvon, Albion Tavern , Aldorsgate-streot 111 St. Luke, Whito Hart, Chelsea, 7'30 B.A. 823 Everton , Masonic Hall, Liverpool 1022 Bose, Surroy Masonic Hall, Camberwell 147 Justice, Brown Boar, Doptford , 8 M.M. l«8 Keystone, Old Ship Hotel, Brighton B.A. 975 Boso of Denmark, Star and CUrtor, Kew 203 Ancient Union, Masonic Hall, Liverpool, 7 249 Marinors, Masonic Hall, Livorpoo l , 7'30 308 rnnco Goorgo , Rqoms, Bottoms, Eastwood 263 Clarence, 8 Tottenham Court Road, W.C. Wednesday, 26th February. 1223 Amherst, Amhorst Arm3 Hotel, Rivorhoad 435 Salisbury, Union Tavern, Air Street, W„ 8 13G2 Royal Albert Edward, Market Hall , Redhill 704 Camden, 305 High Holborn, 7 Festival of tho R.M.B.I., Froomasons' Tavorn, at 1458 Truth, AVheatshcaf Hotel 6-30 for 6 o'clock , Manchester 751 High Cross, Coach and Horsos, Tottenham , 8 1460 Hova JKcclosia , Old Ship Hotel, Brighton 879 Southwark, Sir Garnot Wolsoloy, Bothorhithe 2 Antiquity, Freemasons' Hall, AV.C. 2331 Ravonscroft 212 Euphrates, Masons' Avonuo, E.C. , Bod Lion Uoto l , High Ear not Now Road W., 8 898 Temperance in the East,6 Nowby Placo.Poplar 1017 Montofiore, St. James's Restaurant, 1017 Montcflore, Rcgont Masonic Hall , Air Street 1158 Soiuhom Star, Sir Syd. Smith , TCoiiniuglon , s 105(1 Victoria, Guildhall Tavorn , E.C. **•¦ ~ ' 1278 Rurdctt Coutts, Swan, liothnal Grcon Uoud , s 1540 Chaucer, Bridg-e House Hotel, Southwark 1300 St. John, Threo Crowns, Milo End Road , s 1589 St. Dunstan's, Anderton's Hotel, E.C. 1325 Stanley, 211 Gt. Homer St, Liverpool, 8 ' 1300 Boyal Arthur, Princo of Wales, Wimblcdon,7-30 1768 Progress, Frjemasons' Hall, W.C. ' - 1818 Clapham, Grosvenor Hoto), Victoria INSTRUCTION. 1428 Tho Great City, Masons' Hall Avenue, 0 30 1820 Sir Thomas Whito, Holborn Viaduct Hotel 1558 D. Connaaght, Palmerston Arms,Cainborwoll,8 B.A. 13 Union Waterloo, M.H„ Woolwich 1571 Leopold , 7 London Street, B.C., 7'30 B.A. 763 PrinceFredk. Wm.,Lord's,St John's Wood Saturday, 22nd February. 1580 Craubourne, Red Lion, Hatfield, 8 B.A. 820 Lily of Richmond, Groyhound, Richmond 1602 Sir Hugh Myddeltun, Whito Uorso, Livorpool 179 Manchester, 8 Tottenham Court Road , W.C. 8 Road, N „ 8 32 St. George, Adolphi Hotel , Liverpool 198 Percy, Joll y Farmers' Tav, Southgato !Ul.,N. 8 1612 West Middlesex, Bell, Ealing Dean, 7'45 117 Salopian of Charity, Uavon Hot, Shrewsbury 1275 Star, Dover Castle, Doptford Causoway, S.B. 7 1011 Govern, Garden, Criterion , W., 8 ll!3 Integrity, Freomasons' Ha'l, II indicator 1288 Finsbury Park, Cock Tavern , Highbury, 8 1H22 Roso, Stirling Castle, Cambonvoll, 8 220 Harmony, Garston Hotel , Garston USUI Karl of Zetland, Royal Edward, Hackney, 7 1025 Tredegar, Wellington , How, E., 7 -30 301 Philanthropic, Masonic Hall, Loods 1024 Eccloston, 13 Cambridge Street, Pimlicoi 7 1073 Langton, White Hart, Abchurch Lauo, 5"30 439 Scientific, Masonic Rooms, Bingloy 2012 Chiswick," Windsor Castlo, Hammersmith, 7'30 1077 Crusaders, Old Jerusalem, St, John's Gato, 721 Derby, Masonic Hall, Liverpool R.A. Sinai, Union Tavorn , Air Stroet, W., 8 Clorkenwell, 9 900 Sondes, Eaglo Hotel , East Deroham, Norfolk 1744 Royal Savoy, Blue Posts, Charlolto Street, 8 1039 St. John, George Hotel, Lichfield 1802 Wallingtoni King's Arras, Carshalton 1083 Towuley Parker, Brunswick Hot, Manchester Monday, 24th February. 1950 Southgato, Railway Hot, New Southgato, 7'30 1119 St. Bode, Meohanics' Instituto, Jarrow 22 Loughborough , Gaudon Hotel, Clapham , 7'30 1996 Priory, Constitutional Club, Acton 1218 Prince Alf.od, Commercial Uotol , Manchester 27 Egyptian, Atlantic Tavern, Brixton, S. W., 8 B.A. 79 Pythagoroa n, Dover Castlo, Doptford, 8 121!) Straugoways, Masonic Rooms, Mauchostor 45 Strung Man , Bell and Bush, Ropemakor St., 7 R.A. 753 Prince Frederick William, Lord's Hotel, J2i3 Ryburn, Central Buildings, Sowerby Bridge 174 Sincoi-ity, Railway Tavern, Fenchurch St., 7 St. John's Wood, 8 1392 Egorton , Stanley Arms, Bury, Lancashire ISO St. .Tamos'* Union , St. Jamos's Restaurant, 8 R.A, 1471 North London, Northampton House, 1033 Avon, Freemasons' Hal l , Mauchostor 243 True Lovo & Unity, P.M.It., Urixham , Devon, 7 Canonbury, 8 174) St. Goorgo, Commercial Hotel, Bolton 3^2 Royal Union, Chequers' Hotel , Uxbridge 1953 I'rndonco and Industry, Goorgo Hot, Somerset 548 Wellington , Whito Swan, High St., Doptford , 8 1907 Beacon Court.Ghnzee Fort Hot,Ncw Brompton 724 Derby, Masonic Hall, Livorpool , 8 Friday, 28th Februaiy. R.A. i'2 Unanimity, Derby Hotel, Bury, Lane. 933 Doric, Duke's Head, 79 Whitechapel Road , 3 Emulation, Freemasons ' Hall, 1 B.A. 3;2 Hope, Vernon Arms Hote l , Stockport 975 Rose of Denmark, Gaudon Hotel , Clapham, 7'30 General Lodge, Masonic Hall, Birmingham, 8 B.A. 328 St. John 's, Masonic Hall, Torquay, Dovon 1227 Upton, Three Nuns, Aldgate, E., 8 167 St. John's, York aud Albany, Regent's Park, 8 R.A. 329 Brotherly Love, Choughs Hotel , Yoovil 1339 Stockwell, Whito Hart, Abchnvch Lano, 6'30 453 Chigwcll, Pub. Ha, Station Rd„ Loughton . 7-30 R.A. 357 Apollo Univorsity, Anollo Hall, Oxford 1125 Hyde Park, Porchester Hot, Cleveland Gdns., 8 507 United Pilgrims,Surrey M.H..Camberwell , 730 B.A. 370 Royal Sussoi of Perfect Friendship, M.H., 14-15 PiJnco Leopold , 2)2 Whitechapel Road , E., 7 749 Rclgravo, Harp Tavern , Jerniyn Street, W„ 8 Ipswich 1119 Royal Military, Masonic Hall Canterbury , 8 705 St. .lames, Princess Victoria , Rotherhitbe, 8 R,A, 003 Bolvidorc, Star Hotel . Maidstone 1-ibO M. of itipon, Queen's Hot, VictoriaPu.-k , 7'30 760 William Preston, St, Andrew's Tav, Baker St., 3 780 Royal Alfred , Star and Garter, Kew Bridge, 8 R.A. 1275 Star, Stirling Castlo, Camberwell, 8 834 Ranelagh, Six Bells, Hammersmith M.M. Old Kent, Crown and Cushion, London Wall 1056 Metropolitan, Portugal Hotel, Fleet Street, 7 M.M. 355 Royal Savoy, 15 Finsbury Pavemont, 7-30 A. A. MATHER, 1185 Lewis, Fishmongers' Arms, Wood Green, 7-30 1228 Beacontreo, Green Man, Leytonstono, 8 GAS ENGINEE R , GAS FITTER, 1298 Royal Standard , Builders' Arms, Canonbury, 8 Saturday, 1st March. AND 1365 uiapton, wnite iiart, .Lower uiapton, 7 30 179 Manchester, 8 Tottenham Court Road, AV.C, 8 1381 Kennington, The Horns, Konnington, 8 198 Percy, Jolly Fanners', Southgato Road, N., 8 BELL HANGER , 1642 E. Carnarvon, Ladbroke Hall, Notting Hill, 8 | 1275 Star, Dover Castle, Deptford Causeway, S.E., 7 1901 Sehvyn .Montpelier, Choumont Rd., Peckham.8 | 1288 Finsbury Park, Cock Tavern , Highbury, 8 278 CALEDONIAN ROAD , 2030 Abboy Westminster, King's Arms, S.W., 7'30 I 136-1 Earl of Zetland , Royal Edward , Hackney, 7 Barnsbury, N. R.A. 95 Eastern Star, Hercules Tavern, E.C. i 1624 Eecleston, 13 Cambridge Stroet, Pimlico, 7 R.A. 820 Lily of Richmond, Greyhound, Richmond,8 j 2012 Chiswick, Windsor Castle, Hammersmith, 7- 30 Every description of Gas Apparatus for R.A. 890 Hornsey, Porchester, Cleveland Sq., W. i R.A. Sinai, Union Tavern, Air Street, W„ 8 Cooking and Heating Suppliod.

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