THE BOYAL ARCH DEGREE " Ancients ) to serve as a constructive passing of the chair, and thereby to qualify brethren for the Royal Arch, which could only be communicated to actual or Past Masters of lodges. In other words—the practice by the By BRO . R. F. GOULD . " Ancients " of conferring the Arch upon brethren not legitimately entitled By a resolution of the Supreme Grand Chapter of England, duly con- to receive it, brought about a constructive passing through the chair, which firmed on the 7th of February last, the portals of Royal Arch Masonry have by qualifying candidates not otherwise eligible, naturally entailed the intro- thrown open to all candidates for that Supreme Degree, who have duction of a ceremony, additional to the simple forms known to Payne, been Anderson , and Desaguliers. of Master served a qualifying period of four weeks in the ran k or station But whatever secrets were then peculiar to Royal Arch Masonry, every Masons. candidate who was received within its pale, became acquainted with them all. Prior to this recent legislation, no brother could be received a member of The Degree was at first invariably conferred in the lodges, and it was nqt the Royal Arch, in England, at a less interval than 12 months between the until comparatively late in the last century that chapters of the Order were ceremonies of raising and exaltation . established under the hierarchy of Principals. ing period of service as Master For a long period the Degree of Past Master continued to be given in For the colonies, however, the qualify English chapters to all candidates for the Royal Arch, and the practice Masons had been cut down from 12 months to four weeks, so far back as appears not to have been forbidden until 1826. 1857, and the alteration was made because wherever English chapters were According to the Freemasons ' Quarterly Review for iS.^7 : "By the working side by side with Scottish or Irish ones, the great bulk of candidates laws of Grand Chapter, as revised February 5th ,. 1823, no previous office in for the Degree naturally acquired it in the latter, as it could be obtained in the Lodge was required as a qualification for office in the Chapter. It was only necessary that a candidate should have been a Master Mason for a far less time than by making applicat ion to the former. year, and that then he should in a particular manner obtain , what , until the Freemasonry in the British Islands and Dependen cies has made giant recent alteration , was his passport to the Royal Arch. The laws of iSij strides during the 19 years the Prince of Wales has been Grand Master. placed no further obstacle of the Craft in the way of the highest honour of But the fact is a noteworthy one, that the number of chapters and com- the Chapter. panions has certainly not increased pari passu with that of the lodges and " Three years afterwards, viz., on March 2nd, 1S26, it was resolved in the brethren , i.e., in South Britain , and elsewhere under the English Constitution Grand Chapter : ' that no Companion should be elected to the princi pal chairs unless he be the actual or a Past Master of a Lodge.' This alteration —or to be more precise within the Royal Arch jurisdiction, of which the , of the laws was not uniforml y attended to, up to 1834, as appears from a G.M. of the Grand Lodge of England (if a companion) is ex-officio the resolution of Grand Chapter on May 6th of that year, confirming and First Grand Principal. repeating the resolution of 1826." For this many reasons have been assigned, the chief one being that the Gleaning from earlier volumes of the same Masonic journal , I find the appetite for new Degrees is keenest when men are young in [Masonry, and following : " It was resolved by the Grand Chapter—' August 2nd , 1 82(1— that no Companion can be elected to the princi that having taken a great many during their first year in the Craft, the pal chairs, but a Master or Past Master, nor into the 2nd Chair until he has served the 3rd , nor into the hunger of a large proportion of brethren is so thoroughly appeased towards ist, until he has served the 3rd and 2nd.' " (/•'. 0. Rev., 1834). the end of it, as to render them quite indifferent to the attractions of any It is further stated , that on June 13th , 1833, the Committee of Grand further ceremony whatever, for which they only become eligible as candi- Chapter " explained the alteration (recently) considered advisable. dates at the expiration of 12 months' service in the grade of Master Mason. " ist, As respected the installation of Principals in the severa l chairs, and There 'is much force in this contention, and the impartial student will " 2nd, Such alterations as were necessary on the introduction of a M.M." incline to the belief that it would have been far better both for the Craft and (Ibid.) In 1835, there was formed a Committee of Promulgation , but that the new Arch, if the bond between them had been loosened instead of tightened, at the system did not work very smoothly is evidenced by the proceedings of the memorable Union of the two Grand Lodges of England in 1813. Accord- Grand Chapter on November 4th of that year : " The Committee reported ing to the Second Article of the Union : that a ist Principal elect had intimated his intention to work the Chapter " It is declared and pronounced , that pure Ancient Masonry consists of according to an old and not according to the recently promulgated system. three Degrees; and no more, viz., those of the Entered Apprentice, the " Declared, that the ceremonies recently adopted by the severa l Grand Fellow Craft Chapters are the Ceremonies of our Order, which it is the duty of every , and ihe' Master Mason (including the Supreme Order of the Chapter to obey." (F. Q. Rev. 1835.) Hol y Royal Arch)." A little later (1837), a Bro. Robt. Leigh, P.M. 327, writes *. " I believe it How, indeed, any " Order " or ceremony, -which did not exist in the era will be found that many Companions, even since 1S34 have been placed in preceding that of Grand Lodges, could be constituted a portion of " pure the chairs without its ever having been suspected that they should have Ancient Masonry," it would be bootless to inquire, though the remark may served as the actual Master of Lodges, they having passed the chair and be thrown out taken the degree of Past Master in their -way to the. Chapter. " (Ibid 1837 J , that if one Grand Lodge could add to the system of Ancient The Past Master's Degree continued to be conferred in Provincial and Masonry, so could another. Therefore, while I deprecate the action of many Foreign Chapters, long after the practice had been put an end to in London. American Grand Lodges in following on the lines of what is familiarly known Indeed, so late as April 3rd , 1857, when I was myself exalted in the Melita as the " Massachusetts New Departure," nothing can really be urged against Chapter , Valetta, then 437, now 349, the minutes record—as I learn from their including in the legitimate Masonic family the Knight Templars and Bro . Broadley's History of Freemasonry in Malta —my " having first others, providing only that the precedent established by the United Grand passed the chair of W.M." To sum up this portion of my article—according to the Regulations of the Lodge of England in 1813, is entitled to be regarded as a lawful exercise of its Grand Chapters of England at the present time of writing : authority by that body ? I. The Grand Master of English Freemasons, the Grand Secretary, and Passing, however, from this point, which might detain us too long, let me certain other Grand Officers of the Craft (if duly qualified) are to hold cor- proceed with the observation , that the ardour with which the Rojal Arch was responding positions in the Grand Chapter ,* wooed in 1813, has finally resulted in its having been nearly stifled in the II. Every Chapter must be attached to some warranted lodge and distin- guished by the same number ; and embrace of the Grand Lodge. , I he III. Candidates for the Degree of R.A. must be Master Masons of Committee of General Purposes—Grand Chapter of England—has four weeks' standing. To which may be added, that no ceremonies are one excellent service in bringing forward and carrying to a successful issue worked in the chapters, but the Royal Arch itself, except the Installat :on of e re"10Val of a restriction which operated most oreiudicaliv with resneri Principals, each of whom must have been previously installed in the chair of 0 the diffusion and extension of the Degree. One further step is now only a regular lodge.— New Zealand Craftsman. (To be contin ued). requisite in order that the trammels imposed by the legislation of 1813 and _ u years may be fully swept away, and that is the abrogation of the exist- ing law under which actual or Past Masters of lodges are alone eligible to CONSECRATION OF THE THURSTON LODGE h11 the principal chairs. No. 2525. Ungmally, no doubt, or at least as far back as there is evidence to guide v > 'z., in the year 1744, when Dr. Dassigny printed his Serious and Ini - On Friday, the inst., a new lodge was consecrated at Coniston Pertial 7th , and is Enquiry, the " Masters of the Royal Arch "—by which is to be numbered as above. The founders are : Bros. Tom Hunter, P.M. 1225 ; crsiood all members of the Degree—were " an organised body of men John Kendall, John Bell , Thomas Pollitt , P.M. 1225 ; John Raven , M. G. 0 ^d passed the chair," i.e., the chair of a lodge, which at that time, Redhead, Robt. Shaw, 673 ; J. D. Stamper, 1390 ; and Bowness, P.M. r The Consecrating Ofhcer was Bro. W. Simpson , P.M., Prov. S.G.W., mly in England and Scotland, was filled and vacated without a ceremony a assisted by Bros. J. D. Murray, P.G. Treas., as S.W. ; G. A. Harradon , "v kind- Ultimately, indeed, the Degree of Installed or Past Master w a P.M., P.P.G.T., as J.W. ; Rev. W. H. Baynes, P.M., P.P.G. Chap., as appear—as I wrote in the Freemason more than 10 years ago—to Chap. ; Wm. Goodacre, P.M., P.P.G. Std. Br. Eng., Prov. G. Sec. ; ave J. been invented by the Schisrnatic Grand Lodgeof England (orso-called Cunliffe, P.M. 730, as S D. ,* j. Hard wicke-Marsh , I.P.M. 17.30, as L I.).; and John Slyman, P.M., P.P.S.G.D., as I.G. Bro. G. A. Myers, P.M., nearer to the God of perfection and goodness, because it aims to make us P.G. Dir. of Cers., took charge of the proceedings. Among the visitors labour for the common good, as well as it dictates sacrifices for the individual were : Bros. John Mills , P.M. 1390, P.P.J.G.W. ; Richard Worrall , P.M. whose troubles we should lighten, whose cares we should free, whose pains 1021, P.P.G.S.B. Cheshire ; George Nelson, P.M. 1021, P.P.G. Std. Br. ; we should soothe, whose poverty we should alleviate, and with whose distress Wm. Turney, P.M. 1225, P.P.G. Std. Br. ; R. Townley, P.M. 1398, P.P.G, we should sympathise. Std. Br. ; H. Fox , P.M. 1390 , P.P.G.S. ; T. W. Rice, S.W. 1403 ; J. J As a logical sequence of this great principle, Masonry inculcates and Wadington, 1021, and many other brethren. enjoins upon its votaries " to free the soul from the dominion of pride _ and The ceremony of consecration and installation was admirably performed prejudice, to look beyond the narrow limits of particular institutions, by Bro. Simpson. whether civil or religious, and to view in every son of Adam, a brother of The following officers were invested for the ensuing year .* Bros. Tom the dust." Yes, the ethics of Masonry teach the sublime idea enunciated by Hunter, P.M., W.M.; John Kendall, S.W. ; John Bell, J.W. ; J. Bowness, an ancient sage who says : " I take heaven and earth to witness that all P.M., Treas. ; W. G. Redhead, Sec ; J. D. Stamper, S.D. ; John Raven , men, without respect to any particular religion or rank, are judged by their 1 .D. ; and Robert Shaw, I.G. Bro. T. W. Rice presented the working tools works, and in accordance with these do they receive future reward." in each Degree, and Bro. Slyman, P.P.S.G.D., invested and addressed the Let us then , brethren, teach this glorious sentiment that all the righteous, officers , and Bro. Simpson addressed the W.M. and brethren. and not only the few of a single sect will enjoy future bliss, because it is the Subsequently a banquet was held at the Waterhead Hotel, when the deed and not the dogma, the action and not the belief , that is the grip and usual toasts were given and responded to. passing word, gaining admission into heaven. Let us, with all our might and intelligence, extol the idea of a universal fatherhood and brotherhood, and let us pray for the time when all barriers between man and man may ADDRESS BY BRO. REV. E. FRIEDLANDER, QRAND be broken down. And, finally, let us advocate the broadest Charity—a Q Charity that should be free as the air, confined to no single race, no single CHAPLAIN OF UE BEC. nationality, and no single creed, but should be as universal as is suffering, as general as is sympathy, as widespread as is the human family—and then I esteem it an honour and a pleasure to be called upon to address this le of Freemasonry " Thou shalt love the more so so it enables rae—a son of the shall we carry out the greatest princip meeting of Grand Lodge, , th " to which we all say " So mote it be."—Canadian Patriarchs—to discuss, though very briefly, the beautiful tenets of the Order y neighbour as thyself, to which we belong, and have so much at heart. Craftsman. Masonry, while it enjoins the belief in a Supreme Being, the Great Architect of the Universe : while it inculcates the belief in the volume of the WHO SHOULD BE MASONS Sacred Law ; the unerring standard of truth and justice, which is to rule and govern our faith , it at the same time explains and expounds the teach- ings of the Bible by promulgating most pre-eminently the Fatherhood of Among the first things taught in the lodge is the admonition to the newly- God and the Brotherhood of man. " Love thy neighbour as thyself" is the made Entered Apprentice, when he is told : " If in the circle of your cardinal principle of Masonry. When the struggle for existence, the struggle acquaintance you nnd a person desirous of being initiated into Freemasonry, for food and shelter, supremacy, and the satisfaction of the passions was be particularly careful not to recommend him unless you are convinced that most fiercely contended between man and man ; when, united in clans, he will conform to all our rules and regulations, that the honour, glory, and blood-thirsty men fought against each other like wild tigers ; when even in reputation of the institution may be firmly established. and the world at large the more advanced stages of society, the few oppressed and enslaved the convinced of its good effects." This is a proper warning at the right time, many, the few forming the favoured caste, and the masses passing all the The new Mason is often zealous and enthusiastic. The light he has received, days of their lives in contemptible misery, were made to feel they were if properly displayed, has filled him with delight, and he is anxious that accursed creatures, despised by the Gods and hated by men ; when in all others should enjoy the same mysterious influence. Step by step he is led lands despots ruled by caprice, and drove their subjects by the whip of to regard the institution as one deserving the approbation and support of all oppression ; when rulers for no other reason than the love of power, ex- good men, and if he appreciates the beauties and the purity of the lessons he tended their boun daries, and by the force of arms unmercifully subdued will see that there are certain internal qualifications every Mason should nations separated from them by mountains and seas, and different fro m them possess. His zeal, and his desire that his friends and compan ions should be in language and custom ; then like the morning star shining alone in the with him in the lodge might lead him to hide grave defects and conclude that firmament of the heavens, was the sublime saying of the Bible, heard through the lessons would work reformation, and he might be led into the error of the medium of Masonry : " Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. ' And proposing a friend whose life and habits might not be in harmony with the when, even long afterwards, the Greeks and Romans, who are supposed to teachings of the Fraternity. Hence the warning. represent the most cultured and most advanced of all ancient civilisations, We are led often to wonder how some who are members of the Fraternity sneeringly styled those living outside of Greece and Italy " barbarians," and ever gained admission. They do not seem to possess any of the qualifica- treated them as such, then like the sun dispelling the darkness and brilliantly tions that should recommend a man to Masonry. They are men, but have illuminating the horizon , the Bible, through the teachings of Masonry, re- little more than the physical qualifications. They are not impressed by the moves the gloom that surrounded the soul, and aims to ennoble ths affections ceremonies as they should be, they do not regard the lessons taught, make by proclaiming another cardinal principle of Masonry : " Behold how good light of religion , and almost falsify their professed belief in God , for they and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity." And still fairly scoff at Deny. That holy name which they were taught to mention later on, during the mediaeval ages, in modern times, and even in the last only with reverence, they are continuall y taking, in vain, and almost eyery decade of the 19th cen tury in which we live when, notwithstanding the great other word they utter is fouled with profanity. They do not regard (he progress in the arts and sciences, the enjoyment of free press and free speech, lessons of temperance, and we are led to doubt if such rnen possess fortitude and, strange to tell, despite universal education and refinement, we still sufficient to protect the Fraternity from a revelation of those sacred mysteries behold mankind swayed by pride and prejudice, the almost entire human with which they have been instructed. Such men, to say the least of it/are family being torn into factions by jarring creeds and clashing interests—then too careless to make good Masons. * the Divine voice pleads most vehemently through the tenets of Masonry, A Mason should be well qualified mentally. He is to study certain " Have we not all one Father ? Hath not one God created us? Why dc important lessons that are to mark his consequence among men. He must we deal treacherously every man against his brother ? " Brethren, these have a mind able to grasp them, and an inclination to understand - and cardinal principles of our Order are wonders even to-day *, they are unsur- practice them. The mere learning by note of certain catechetical lectures is passable for brevity and beauty as well as for sublimity of sentiment and not sufficient. He should be able to understand the true meaning of each grandeur of conception. But viewed in the light of the times in which they and every symbol and be able to apply it to his life, ennobling, beautifying, were first proclaimed they are marvels of tolerance, unselfishness, tenderness, and strengthening him for the duties he owes to himself and his fellow man; and sympathy. They are, to my mind , the princi pal pillars upon which the A Mason should be morally as perfect as he can be in this imperfect, Masonic Temple stands, and will ever remain the strongest supports of the temptation-filled world. Of that his own heart must be the judge. Outward necessary. Craft. Think of it * hen for hundreds of generations the chief occupations morality is good , but internal morality is the one great qualification of men had been to plunder, bruise, and kill one another, and to be No man can live in this world without doing wrong. If he shuts himself up antagonistic in all the pursuits of life, and no other motive of conduct was in a cloister, and surrounds his life with only religious books, that act of krown but selfishness—Masonry preached the Biblical mandate, " Thou seclusion is in itself wrong. But when a man errs, he is true to God and his in shalt love thy neighbour as thyself." Think of it, that even to-day the most fellows to confess it and turn Irom it. And such a man will find his heart civilised nations of the world are being crushed beneath the weight of vast the right place, if his head goes wrong. armies, holding them in readiness to shed blood and take life, for which A Mason, should be wel l qualified physically. One of the oldest of the purpose the ingenuity of man is being taxed to the utmost to invent the most charges was that an Apprentice or a Fellow should be perfect in all his destructive weapons—Masonry cries for peace and says : " Thou shalt love members. He should be able bodied and competent to earn his living. The thy neighbour as thyself." In this connection let me quote a passage from Ancient Charges set forth the whole matter of who should be Masons so the report ot an address by a distinguished brother, published in last clearly that we give it in full here : year's proceedings of this Grand Lodge, which, however, I have myself "All preferment among Masons is grounded upon real Worth and. per- prea ched and advocated for many years previous: "The leaven of M isonry's sonal Merit only; that so the Lords may be well served, the Brethren not influence is far more conducive to the welfare of the human race . . . .' put to Shame, nor the Royal Craft despised ; Therefore no Master or than any direct pressure it can exert upon statesmanship with the avowed Warden is chosen by Seniority, but for his Merit. It is impossible to < bject of reforming the world's methodsof dealing with the disputes of nations." describe these things in writing, and every Brother must attend in his Masonry teaches that *' the greatest thing in the world " is love ; that of Place, and learn them in a way peculiar to this Fraternity ; Only candidates the three princi pal steps of the ladder that reaches from earth to heaven— may know, that no Master should take an Apprentice, unless he has sufficient Faith , Hope, and Charity—the greatest of these is Charity. Extend the in- Imployment for him , and unless he be a perfect Youth, having no Maim or of fluence of Freemasonry until its leaven permeates the entire habitable globe, Defect in his Body, that may render him uncapable of learning the Art and the necessity for an open declaration of war to hostilities amongst men serving his Master's Lord and of being made a Brother, and then a Fellow must cease to exist, for what man, what statesman, what nation shall raise Craft in due time, even after he has served such a term of Years as the hand against another, when every man shall be in reality a brother man , and Custom of the Country directs *, and that he should be descended of honest rach shall love the other as himself—as a member of a common Brother- Parents ; that so, when otherwise qualified , he may arrive to the Honour ot hood rejoicing in the common fatherhood of a God of love. Yes, indeed , being the Warden , and then the Master of the Lodge, the Grand Warden* Masonry should be the Court of Arbitration to be appealed to by all nations and at length the Grand Master of all the Lodges, according to his merit. to settle national disputes in peace and harmony in accordance with Masonic We are sometimes led to advise those seeking membership in the I 'fS' principles. " Thou --halt love thy brother as thyself." In all your thinking, ternity to keep out of it because they cannot afford it. A man has no right in all your speaking and in all your acting, love shall rule and guide you. to join any society at the expens e of his own or his family's comfort. Love shall unite you with your fellowman—a love whose end and aim is the Masonry is not an asylum or school of correction , intended to reform men 1 common prosperity it seeks only to make reformed me n better ; neither is it an institution 01 and happiness—a love which tries to promote activity or and vigorously all lhat tends to put the family, the community, the human benevolence, where the man goes to receive ceitain monetary benefits rice on a higher leve l, strives to ennoble them , to unite them in peace and better a cri ppled condition , it takes care of its own when misfortune •over*' harmony, and make them progress in the knowledge of truth and the practice takes them. He should be able to support himself and family, arid to fay of goodness. How wonderful , how truly Divine, is that admonition " Thou aside something for a rainy day, before he joins a Masonic lodge. shalt love thy neighbour as thyself ," which purifies the soul, and brings it Good men only should be Masons.—New York Dispatch . Province of East Aberdeenshire, and thanked him for EXMOUTH MASONIC HALL AND CLUB. Scotland the cordiality of his reception. attendance of the brethren and GLASGOW. There was a large , Exmouth Masonic Hall and Club, the foundation- representatives were present from Keith Lodge, No. stone of which was laid less than six months since by Forbes Lod No. 6 ; Solomon Lodge No. Lodge of Glasgow St. John (3 Bis).— 56; ge, 7 , 197; Mr. Tucker Pain , was dedicated on Saturday last. The y meeting of this lod St. James's Lodge, No. 256 ; Fraser Lodge, No. 26 ; The bi-monthl ge was held in the lodge 7 site is central , and the building will be an ornament to , 313, Buchanan-street, on the 4th inst. There was a St. Andrew Lodge, No. 518 ; and St. Drostane Lod ge, room the neighbourhood , as well as a convenient and com- e attendance. Bro. Peter Brownlie, R.W.M., occupied No. 789. la' S The G RAND M ASTER accepting the symbol of fortable meeting lace and resort for the brethren. the chair, and was supported by Bros. R. A. M'Gilvray. , p The I P.M. ; Alex. Bissett, D.M. ; J. L. Cown, S.W. • las. authority, thanked them for the reception they had lodge room is at the top of the building, and approached Laing, 1-W. ; R. Kyle, Sec. ; W. L. Dick, LD. ; John given him , and said it was a subject of great congratu- by a separate entrance. The club premises on the Baird, A. C. M'Farlane, D. of M.; H. D. Wa l ton , D.; tion to him and to the deputation to find themselves in ground floor comprises a billiard room , card room , re- n. S. Law, J.S. ; Jas. Brown, I.G. ; JamesJTaylor. jun., Keith lodge room. The books had been kept with freshment bar, and necessary offices. Membership will P.M. * J- G. H. McNaught, P.G.S. ; and J. S. Whyte, regularity from the working existence of the Provincial be permitted to outsiders, and already a large number P.M. 715. Applications for initiation were read from Grand Lodge up to the present time. The Provincial have joined. Messrs. .James Watson, Graham Robertson, Donald Smith, Grand Lodge was instituted in 1827, but until 1S71 The ceremony of the Sth instant was attended by a and E. S. Lawrie. The candidates were introduced and the lod received their initiation at the hands of Bro. R. A. ge was not in an active condition. Since 1871 large number of brethren from all parts of Devon. M'Gilvray.I.P.M. The R.W .M. having suitably addressed their present Grand Master had occupied the chair. They assembled at the old head-quarters, the Beacon them, he intimated that Bro. Graham Robertson was about Although it could not boast of its antiquity, it had a Hotel, where they donned their regalia, and then to go abroad , and that it would be necessary to confer the compact existence, and a survey could be made of it marched in procession to Holy Trinity Church. The Second and Third Degrees upon him that night. He then without difficult. He referred to the harmony which service was a brief one} and was followed by an address passed the lodge when the F.C. Degree was wrought by existed between the subordinate lodges and Grand from Bro. the Rev. Dr. Lemon , P.P.J.G.W., Prov. G. Bro. R. Kyle, Sec. Thereafter the lodge was raised to the Lodge. It was a great pleasure for him to be with the Chaplain. Sublime Degree of MM., when Bro. Robertson was again first visitation of Grand Lodge to the Aberdeenshire received the The procession was afterwards reformed, and joined introduced and _ Degree. Bro. James Taylor, East Province. He understood such a visit had not b jun., P.M., officiating. Invitations were read from Lodges y others who had arrived at Exmouth by a late trai n , Athole, Neptune and Kenmure. Votes of thanks were been made before, and it was interesting to find that and, headed by the band of the ist R.V., marched to awarded . Bros. M'Gilvray, Taylor, and Kyle for their lodge resident in such interesting and becoming the new hall. services ; and the R.W.M. having expressed the fraternal quarters. He had seen lodges opened in school-rooms, Having perambulated the lodge once, the Deputy greetings of the lodge to the visiting brethren present, to where children used to gaze in at them, but their Prov. Grand Master, Bro. W. G. Rogers, took the which Bro. Whyte, P.M., leplied, the lodge was closed. quarters were most suitable, being surrounded on one chair, being supported on his right by the W.M. of the side by the sounding sea. It was not a mere formality lodge. The Wardens' LESMAHAGOW. chairs were occupied by the that Grand Lodge should visit the provinces ; he hoped P.G. Ws. The lodge was opened in the First Degree, St. John 's Lodge (No. 20).—A meeting of it would be for the encouragement of Masonry in the and the building was then dedicated with the usual this lodge was held on Saturday afternoon, the ist instant., province, and they should feel they were closely ceremonies , the anthem being " Behold how good and for the conferring of the Mark Degree, Bro. Thos. Meikle, identified with Grand Lodge, and feel that its most joyful a thing it is, brethren, to dwell together in R.W.M., presiding at the opening, assisted by Bros. Robt. harmonious working was the best tribute that could be unity." D.M.; Dodds paid to the unity which prevailed in their Craft. He Meikle, John , S.W.; Thos. Brown, J.W.; congratulated the Provincial Grand Master on the John Muir, S.D. ; las. Sommerville, I.D.; Alex. Arneil. MASONIC SERVICE AT KNOTIV ASB. Sec. ; John Wilson, Treas. ; Richard Kerr, G.S.; John length of time he had occupied the chair, and the Clelland, Stwd.; John Gonddie, J.G. ; D. Ferguson, manner in which the affairs of the province had been P.G.S. ; and George Tennant, Tyler. conducted. During the time the Provincial Grand On Sunday afternoon, the gth inst., a Masonic The lodge having been duly opened, the R.W.M. stated Master had occupied the chair he had shown himself a service was held at St. John the Evangelist's Church, kind and liberal supporter of their Craft in his province. that they had with them that day some distinguished Knotty Ash in aid of the funds of the brethren from the Glasgow and Renfrewshire East Pro- During the last century Aberdeenshire had given , West Lanca- vinces. He would ask them to confer the F.C. and M.M. several occupants to the throne of Grand Master. shire Hamer Benevolent Institution for Aged and Degrees, and thereupon called upon Bros. W. Mackie, Tbey had come there for the purpose of trying to bind Distressed Freemasons of the province. Those present P.M. No. , 592 Prov. Grand Treas. Renfrewshire East, and the province closer with Grand Lodge, if possible, and met prior to the service at the Village Hall Jas. Gunn, P.M. No. 592, Prov. G.S.W. Renfrewshire , where East, who performed the ceremony in their usu*l accom- he counted it a happy circumstance that Jit had been they assumed full Craft clothing, with the badges and plished and impressive manner. At the conclusion an in his power to come there, and he wished them ali jewels of their respective orders. From the hall they unusually large number of Masters and Past Masters of prosperity. marched in processional order to the church , where the neighbouring lodges had assembled to witness the confer- Bro. BOYD , Prov. Grand Master, referred to the sermon was preached by Bro. the Rev. Frank J. Powell, ring of the Mark Decree. The R.W.M. called upon Bro. gratification with which the members of the lodge had M.A., Vicar of Knotty Ash, and Chaplain of the Jas. Booth, I.P.M. No. 87, to open a Mark lodge. In re- received the members of the deputation. If any suc- Bootle-Wilbraham Lod No. sponding, he called upon Bros. Fraser, P.M. No. ge, 2463, under whose John 87, cess had attended the lodge, he felt he was greatly in- auspices the impressive gathering and service and T. R. Richards, No. 772, to occupy the Wardens' were chairs. Bros. Robt. Morrison, P.D.M. No. 413, and Geo. debted to the assistance and good feeling of the many organised. Muir, R.W.M. No. 147, filled the other offices. Twenty- brethren which he saw around him. He was sure they Amongst those who attended were Bros. G. S. Will- one brethren presented themselves for the honour of this would all look back with pleasure at the visitation of ings, P.P. PG.D.; E. Johnston , P.P.G.D. ; J. Hocken , Degree. Bro. Booth, having the assistance of Bro. Mor- Grand Lodge. He was sure they would preserve care- P.P.G.D., D. of C.; R. G. Bradley, Prov. D.G.D. of rison as Conductor, performed the ceremony in a highly fully the record of that day's proceedings, and he was C.; John Hayes, P.P.G.S.B. ; G. Beeken, P.A.G.S. ; interesting manner. The meeting was the largest that has sure the Grand Master would accept the good feeling J. D. Murray, P.G. Treas. Eng. ; C. Fothergill , Prov. been held by this historic lodge for many years, the hall took in ; Christie biing and interest which he and his office bearers J.G.D. John , P.P.G.W. ; W. B. Ackerley, densely packed. The oldest entry in the record of P.P.G.W. ; W.Simpson Prov. S.G.W. ; the lodge is a minute dated 1716, which enacts that each Grand Lodge. , J.J.Tickle, person absent, without one lawful excuse, belonging to the The G RAND M ASTER then resigned the symbol of P.P.G.S.B. ; J. B. Mackenzie, P.P.S.G.D. • j. Ai Lodge ot Lesmahagow, and not attending every quarterly ofiice to the Provincial Grand Master, and, in doing so, Heaster, Prov. G.P. West Yorkshire ; W. H. Bucknell, meeting, be fined in the soume of one pound Scots, to be said he was much gratified in finding so many repre- P.P.A.G.D.C. Staffs., J.W. 2/033; J. R. Bottomley, P.P. paid into the same Company. The original designation of sentatives from different lodges. Although the season A.G.D.C ; Philip Armstrong, P.M. 724 ; J. D. the lodge was St; M achute, which offers presumptive was convenient to him , it might not have been so con- Crawford, 680, P.D.G.D.C ; Thos. J. Jurman, P.M, evidence of its antiquity, and no doubt it formerly worked venient to others, and he was pleased to see so many 1325, Treas. of the Hamer Fund; John Craine, P.M. under Mother Kilwinning ; and it is surmised on plau- A.G.D.C. Isle of Man ; Pittaway, Prov. D.G, sible grounds had been able to attend. 1075, J. , that in the 12th century, the Monks who S.B. j Eli Brooks, P.P.J.G.D. ; R. Tunnicliffe I.P.M, built the Priory were Mark Masons, as stones, very fine The deputation then withdrew, and the lodge was , specimens of architecture, secured from the ruins, bear the closed. 1182 ; J. R. Hounsell , P.P.A.G.D.C. ; Robert Cain, impress of Mark Masonry, consequently, the Monks were The brethren then adjourned to the North-Eastern 724, P.P.G.S.B. ; G. A. Harradon , P.P.G.T. ; Geo. brethren of " The Mystic 1 ie." The present charter of Hotel, where lunch was served by Mrs. Porterlield, in Banner, P.M. 32; W. Henson, P.M. 249 ; and E. H. the1 lodge bears date 1736, and was confirmed by Grand her usual excellent manner. Bro. Boyd presided, and Cookson, W.M. 2463. wage in 1769. Undoubtedly the lodge is historic in Mark there was a large attendance. The preacher took for his text the words—'* There Masonry as well as Craft. was neither hammer nor axe, nor any tool of iron, The CHAIRMAN , after the usual loyal and patriotic heard in the house while it was in building toasts, referred to the progress of Masonry in the dis- " (I. Kings; andsaidhe could testif c. vi., v. 7.) The first lesson to be drawn from the MASONIC CEREMONY AT PETERHEAD trict, y to thegreat social improve- text was one for the spiritual life. We were ment which had manifested itself since people began all builders, who, by the use of God's gifts of grace, were VISITATION to take an interest in the princi ples of their Order. called upon to follow the p OF GRAND LODGE. had alwiys had friendl lans of the Great Architect They y and intimate relations of the Universe to use their tools—God' On the 5th inst., the Most Worshi ful the Grand with the Grand Lodge and they had on that occasion , s spiritual gift p , vouchsafed in the workshop of His Church—so that they Master Mason of Scotland the unprecedented honour of receiving a visit from the , Bro. Sir Chas. Dalrymple, might at the last great day be silently placed one by one of Newhailes, Bart., M.P., made a grand visitation to head of the body, Sir Charles Dalrymple, who held in his capable and worth as approved stones in the Holy Temple of the heavenly »>e Provincial Grand Lod y hands the most illustrious and ge of Aberdeenshire East, distinguished office of Grand Master of Scotland. He Jerusalem. Another lesson was with reference tothe J - he was accompanied by the-following deputation : great fraternity of Freemasons. The Order had spread Bros need not.tell.them how intimately they were connected over all lands throughout the habitable . Lord Saltoun , Grand Mister Depute ; James C. with the Grand Lodge and how needful it was to them globe; it had , secured the allegiance of emperors and kings Forshaw, Prov. Grand Master of to keep up the most friendly relations. He asked , princes Aberdeen City ; and potentates, as well as of less exalted individuals ; went-Col. John Campbell, S.G.W. ; D; Murray Lyon, them to drink the toast of " The Grand Lodge of Scotland." and everywhere the growth of the great living temple wand Sec.j George Dobie, Past Grand Bard ; Robt. of Freemasonry had been after the manner indicated Bro. Sir CHARLES DALRYMPLE , J- Jamieson, President of G. Stewards Macnaught in replying, thanked by the text—not by war and force of arms, but, silently ; J them for their kind reception. The Provincial ^mpbell Grand and harmoniously, by brotherly love. Everywhere it , Grand Marshal ; William Munro Denholm , Master had spoken about the advance of Masonry in Orand Inner Guard had retained calmly and silently, amid the clamour ; and David Robertson , Past Grand the province, and he saw that during his time of office often of conflicting beliefs, a firm belief in the Great " J* Previous to the deputation being received , a one old lodge had been revived and two new lodges meeting 0f the Architect and Ruler of the Universe, at whose creative brethren was held in Keith) lodge room. added to the province. It was a greater feat, he fiat all things fi rst were made. In conclusion 50 over which there , the •Prrov ' presided Bro. Wm. Boyd , thought, to revive an old lodge than to create a new preacher regarded the contrast between the din of ' . Grand Master ; Bro. Lieut.-Col. Skene, Depute one. He recognised their close feeling towards r . Grand labour near joppa, and the silent placing in position of ?v Grand Master; and Bro. Charles T. Gordon of Lodge, and he hoped the present visit would augment CSS Sub-Pr° the prepared materials, as a parable of the contrast Wk ' '*'. Grand Master. After the lodge the feeling which prevailed in the past. He proposed between the quiet old age of those to whom God n raiseIRELAND. Assured tree ot all Liab ility Via WEYMOUTH and the SHORTEST SEA L IA . KSI Current Rates 1 LAST EXCURSION OF THE SEASON. PAS- jl.eraland Prompt Settlements . Electric Lighting Roles supp lied SAGE. T HE LAST OF THE WEEKLY EXCURSIONS W. C. MACDO NALD , 1 Joi nt to GUERNSEY and JERSEY for 8, 10, 15, or 17 dav<- F. B. MACDO NALD , 5 Secretaries. O N THURSDAY NIGHT , SEPTEMBER 20th , will leave PADDINGTON, at 9.15 p.m., on SATURDAY * A CHEAP EXCURSION will be run from London SEPTEMBER 29th. RETURN FARE , THIRD CLASS A CCIDENT INSURANCE COM- (Euston), Broad-street , Kensington (Addison-road), Wil- and Fore Cabin , 24s. 6d. Limerick PANY LIMITED. lesden J unction , &ro , to Dublin , Cork , Killarney, , t\ Thurles , Galway, Sligo, Roscommon , &c , &c, returning 3. 10, or 17 Days in NORTH WALES. u, ST. SWiTHlN'S LANE, LON DON , E.C. on any week-day up to and including Friday, October 5th. T HE LAST OF THE WEEKLY EXCURSIONS to For times fares and full particulars see small bills which SHREWSBURY , OSW ESTRY , B ORTH , ABERYSTWIT H , Genual Accidents. [ Personal Inj uries. , , ' Hiiiway Act idents. | Deaths by Accident. can be obtained at any of the Company 's Stations and LLANGOLLEN , C ORWEN , BALA, BLAENAU F ESTINIO G DOLGELLY , BARMOUTH , H ARLECH , CRICCIE T H ' Pr ispectuses and every information forwarded Post Town Offices. RHYL , LLANDUDNO , CO NWAY , B ETTWS -Y-COED , BAN. Fiee on app lication to the M ANAGER . FRED. HARRISON , General Manager. GOR , CARNARVON , LLANBERIS (for SNOWDON ), &C. London , September , 1 894. will leave PADDINGTON at 8.10 a.m., on SATURDAY , Telephone No. 2879. Established 1808. MASONIC SONG. SEPTEMBER 29th , returning on the following Mond ay, MATTHEWS, DREW, & CO., Monday week , or Monday fortni ght. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL THE LAST OF THE WEEKLY EXCURSIONS "TN THIS OUR CALM RETREAT," TO THE WEST OF ENGLAND AND WEYMOUT H STATIONERS , PRINTERS , LITH OGR APHERS , -*- By Bro. THOMAS SAMPSON , DI ST RICTS will leave PADDINGTON STATION ACCOUN T BOOK MAKERS. as under : Late 329, &c, &c. FRIDAY , SEPTEMBER 28th, at 10.10 p.m. —Fo r Price 2s. per copy net. AW LISH T EI GNMOUTH ESTIMATES SUBMITTE D. EXETER , D , , PLYMOUTH , NEWQUAY, T RURO , FALMOUTH , ST. I VES, PENZANCE, LO NDON : &c, for 3, 8, 10, 15, or 17 days. " THE PROFESSIONAL NOTE," G EORGE K ENNING , 16 & 16a Great Queen-stre et, W.C. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29th , at 7.55 a.m. —Fo r WESTON-SUPER-MARE , M INE H EAD, BA R NSTAPLE A Hi gh-rlass Vellum Paper , with Rough or Satin Surface. , DUTCH BULBS. EVERY DAY. GREAT UNRE- ILFRACOMBE , EXETER , DAW LISH , TE I GNM O UTH , SAMPLES ON APPLICATION. SERVED SALES. TOR QUAY, DARTMOUTH , PLYMOUTH , N EWQUAY , T RURO , FALMOUTH , ST. I VES, PENZ ANCE, &c, for Send for Illustrated Price List Free. MESSRS.PROTHEROE&MORRIS 3, 8, 10, 15, or 17 days. & COMPANY will SE L L BY AUCT I O N, at their Central Sale 9.5 a.m.—For NEWBURY , M ARLBOROUGH , DEVIZES , MATTHEWS, DREW, , Rooms, 67 and 68, Cheapside , London , E.C, EVERY T ROWBRIDGE , F ROME , SHE PTON M ALL ET, W ELLS , &C, First-class for 10, or 17 days. 37 & 3S, HIGH HOLBORN , LONDON , W.C. DAY, at Twelve o' clock , large consignments of 3, HYACINTHS TULIPS , CROCUS , NARCISSUS , and (Opposite Chancery Lane) . , 12.5 p.m.—For CLEVEDON , BRIDGWATER , TAUN- other Bulbs from Holland , lotted to suit large and small TON , M INEHEA D, BAR NSTA P LE , ILFRACOMBE , WELL , Law Writing Department—10 , G RAY ' S I NN P LACE , W.C. HYAC INTHS LILIUM CAN- buyers. Also ROMAN , IN GTON (SO M .), TIVERTO N , &c , for 3, 10, or 17 days. DIDUM , SNOWDROPS , &c. T HE FOLLOWING H OTELS OF < On view Mornings of Sale, and Catalogues had. 12.3s p.m.—For YEOVIL , BRIDPORT , DO RCHESTER , WEYM OUTH &c, for 10, or days. MIDLAND RAILWAY , 3. 17 THE -For STROUD CiRENCESTER L T COMPANY will be found complete in all the MANCHESTER" HOTEL, i.SS P.m. . .G OUCES ER , " CH E LTENHAM , for 10, or days ; and for WESTON. arrangements , and the charges moderate. THE 3, 17 ALDERSGATE -STREE T, E.C. SUPER-MARE , EXETER , DAWLISH , T EI GNM OUTH , • MID LAND GRAND FAMILY AND COMMERCIAL. TORQUAY , DARTM O UTH , P LYMOUTH, &c, for 3, 8, (St. Pancras Station) London , N.W. 10, 15, or 17 days. The new 300 BEDS. 3.30 p.m.—For SWINDON , C HIPPENHAM , BRADFORD - . VENETIAN ROOMS Immediatel y opposite the Aldersgate Station of the Metro- ON -AVON , BATH AND BRISTOL , for 3, 10, or 17 days. at this Hotel politan Ra ilway, and central and convenient for everywhere . Tickets , Pamphlets , and lists of Farmhouse and Countr y art ; available for Wedding Breakfasts , and Public and Lodgings in Dorset , Somerset , Devon, and Cornwall , can Private and Masonic Banquets. THE " BRISTOL" & " GLOUCESTER" be obtained at the Company ' s Stations , and at the usual AD ELPH I Receiving Offices. HY. L (Near Central Station), LIVERPO O L. ROOMS AMBERT , General Manager. ARE NOW AVAILABLE FOR MASONIC PUR POSES . QUEEN'S LEEDS. , AT REASONABLE TERMS. FISH , POULTRY , GAME , OYSTERS. MIDLAND , BRADFORD. MIDLAND , DERBY. FINE BANQUETING HALL. IOHN GOW , LIMITED M I DLAN D, M ORECAMBE. ** 86, OLD BROAD STREET, E.C. Terms and all particu lars on application to (late 17, New Broad Street , E.G.), Tariffs on application. Bro. F. G. NEWELL , Manager. 12, HONEY LANE MARKET , CHEA PSIDE, E.C, Telegraph ic Address—" MiDOTEL. " ROYAL HOTEL, JERSEY Q3, THEOBALD'S RD., HOL BORN, W.C, BREE'S ANO WILLIAM TOWLE , Hotels , &c. Manager. Healthiest situation in St. Helier. 20 degrees cooler than the sea front. . 86, HIGH STREET , PECKHAM , S.E. EADE'S GOUT & RHEUMATIC BREAKFAST AND JOHN GOW , Limited, always have on sale the Lar gest PILLS. BED AND 5/6 6/-. Stock in London of the Very Best Qualit y at Lowest Prices. FULL BOA R D, ROOMS & SERVICE , 8/6 & 9/. per day. H IGH -CLASS PROVISION STORES (NOW OPENED ), THE FIRST TWO PILLS TOOK THE PAIN AWAY. 50, 51, and 52, OLD BROAD STREET, E.C Telegraphic Address— " BREES , JERSBY. " EADE'S PILLS , 2, College Park Villas, Kensal Free Deeds and Abstracts. Green , London , W., May, HOTEL, EADE'S PILLS. 1891. ALEXANDRA LE1GH-ON-SEA. —The finest part of this rising Seaside Dear Sir ,—I feel it my duty to tell ST. LEONARDS-ON-SEA. Result. Splendid Views. Capital Positions. Near South* EADE'S PILLS I had Rheumatic Gout twice end-on-Sea Church Town , and Station. Easy access to you , and LEADING FI RST-C LASS HOTEL. DUE SOUTH. , , had to stop at home for three weeks. FACING THE SEA . London. Cheap Railway Fares and Excellent Train I cannot describe the pain 1 suffered . I rea d your adver- Spacious Public Rooms. Conservatory and Lounge . Service. tisement, and looked upon it as all others. A brother Hydraulic Lift and every modern improvement. Table si gnalma n said , " Try them. " I did so. d'h6te Dinner , separate tables at 7. Night Porter. 130 VALUA BLE LARGE THE FIRST TWO PILLS TOOK THE PAIN AWAV PERCY BEER , M ANAG ER FREEHOLD SITES, in a few hours , and I was able to resume (Late of Bailey ' s Hotels, London). With Capital Frontages of 40 feet each to GOUT. my work. No one need be fri ghtened to take them. I have recommended DENTISTRY. MAIN LONDON AND SOUTHEND ROADS , RHEUMATISM , them to all whom I have heard com- DENTAL COMPANY, Station Road , Elmslei gh & Manchester Drives, Blenh eim plaining of Rheumatism THE , Gout , Lum- 213, REGENT STREET , W. Crescent. GOUT. bago , Neural gia, &c. I hope no one ENGLISH AND AMERICAN DENTI STRY. will doubt my statement. —Yours sin- COMMANDING G RAND VIEWS. KHEUAIATISM. cerely, JA S. PETTENGAL L . Mr. G. Eade. Artificial Teeth with all the recent Improvements , without the removal of stumps , or causing the least pain. American Excellent depths and admirabl y adap ted for EADii'S GOUT & RHEUMATIC PILLS. Teeth entirely without Wires or Plates. Extracti ons with RESIDENC ES, VILLAS , AND A FEW SHOPS. b the aid of Gas or Ether Spray. Prepared only y George Eade , Free conveyances. Free abstracts. Free Tithe and Land , Goswell Road , London E.C.; and The Dental Company have an improved and painless 72 , Tax. 10 per cent , deposit and Balance by 16 Equ* Sol d by all Chemists in Bottles , is. ijd., and zs. gd. system of fixing Artificial Teeth. , American System of Gold Crowning and Pivoting Quarterl y Payments. No Fines. EADE'S GOUT & RHEUMATIC PILLS. Stumps. Crown Bar and Bridge Work. THE LAND COMPANY CONSULTATIONS FREE . THE BEST MEDICINE FOR BILE , Will offer the abov e for AUCTION in a Marquee on the THE BEST MEDICINE FOR WIND Estate , , The Dental Company guarantee all work. THE BEST MEDICINE FOR INDIGESTION , O N WEDNESDAY , SEPTEMBER 26TH , I 8 2, 3, 9i a"d 11 are old and the rest new cases, but of GEORGE 'K ENNING, 16 & 16a Great Queen-street, W.C. the se only No. 1, with 228 votes, No. 2, with 377 votes, and No. 11 with bring UEPBURN AND COCKS , During which the Celebrated , 917 votes, forward any appre- ciable amount of support. Essex, Kent, and West DEED, CASH BOX. WROUGHT IRON FRAME AND Yorkshire furnish three candidates apiece, and South STRONG-ROOM DOOR MANUFACTURERS, "SPIERPON" ORCHESTRA. Wales East, two, the remaining 18 being distributed For many years in CHANCERY LANE, respectfully beg to among as many Provinces or Districts, while a few of inform the public that they have removed o them have claims for support on more than one 49A, LINCOLNS' INN FIELDS , Will Perform. Province. (s.w. CORNER ), LONDON , W.C. PARTRIDGE & COOPER , As regards those children who are unfortunate " THE" STATIONERS , enough to have only this one chance of success allowed Works—59, WYCH STREET , STRAND. 191 & 192 , FLEET STREET, LONDON , them, we notice with pleasure that only one girl—No. Over a hundred years' reputation tor Quality and 22 with claims on Staffordshire and Bristol—is thus Good Value. Would invite attention to their , circumstanced, but the number of boys is six, namely. Estima tes given. Established 1790. Price Lists. LARGE AND WELL - SELECTED STOCK OF GENERAL & FANCY STATIONERY, No. 1 (Devonshire) with 228 votes in hand;. No. 2 POALS. COALS. COALS. Suitable for presents, such as Inkstands, Stationery, (Norfolk) with 3yy votes ; No. 3 (West Lancashire) Cabinets, Ladies' and Gentlemen's Dressing Bags, with 7 votes ; No. 9 (Kent) with 7 votes ; and Nos. 15 ^ Travelling and Brief Bags, &c, all of which are enumer- (Northumberland) and 38 (South Wales East). These COC KER -ELL'S (L IMITED ), ated in their New Illustrated Catalogue, sent free on appli- children , if they do not win places among the success* CORNHILL, LONDON, E.C. cation. 13, ful candidates at the approaching election, will have their names removed from the lists For Prices, see Daily Papers, , and, as on Go (torres ponoenro previous occasions, we earnestly appeal to all those Tsucks direct from the Colliery to every Railway Station. Governors and Subscribers who are not already "AN OLD O BSERVER ."—We do not think the publica- tion of your letter would serve the interests of the Craft . committed to the support of other candidates to give ADVERTISER (A P.M., P.P.Z. and The brethren in question had unquestionably a perfect right their votes to and use their influence in behalf P.E.C.), would be obliged to any Brother who could to reserve their opinion as to the meri ts of the question, and of these last cases ; and we do this on the same ground recommend to him a good opening for a First Class Hair- to refrain from voting. dressing Establishment.—Address, " P.M.," c/o Messrs. as heretofore. Their claims to be admitted into these Low, SON & Co., 81, Great Queen-street, London, W.C. Institutions have been carefully inquired into and approved , and it is not creditable that they should be WANTED BY ADVERTISER. sent empty away for the lack of a few votes. As we for some years a Master Mason, a SITUATION have pointed out before, just now the number of candi- as Agent, Collector, or any po.ition of trust. Highest References. Security if required.— " A. W.," 58, Conway- ^^^emasoi^ dates in proportion to the number of vacancies is road, Plumstead. not, in the case of either School, by any means over- SATURDAY , SEPTEMBER 15, 1894. whelmingly large, and it only needs a little manage- Illustrated Tariff Post Free. ment on the part of those who have votes to secure the election of every g PUNERALS. OF EVER Y flDasonlc Iftotee irl and boy that establishes her or A his claim to be admitted. These seven childre n for DESCRIPTION. Now that the voting School papers for the Autumn whom we are appealing—one girl and six boys—fail LONDON Elections have been issued we are in a position to NECROPOLIS Co., , altogether if they fail this time, whereas the greatest W ESTMINSTER BRIDGE ROAD, judge to a certain extent of the prospects of the several 188, harm that can befal the other candidates is a delay of LANCASTER PLACE, STRAND . 2, candidates. The election to the Royal Masonic Insti- a few months. tution for Girls will take place at the Quarterly Court # * * jWTR. A. C. BALCOMBE , A.C.V., of Governors and Subscribers, to be holden in the great As previously announced in our columns, Lord ¦ * SOLO VIOLINIST, hall of the Freemasons' Tavern , on Thursday, the nth Henry Bentinek has been appointed Provincial Grand (Pupil of R.M.I.B., I SJ S-ISSJJ, October, at tho hour of noon, when . from an approved Master of Cumberland and Westmorland , in succession F or Concert Engagements, At Homes, Masonic Banquets, list of 42 candidates, 20 will be chosen by ballot ; that for to his late father-in-law , the Earl of Bective. The &c. Has also vacancies for Pupils. the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys will take place installation Will lake place on Tuesday, October 2nd , . ,, Terms Moderate. Address— at the Quarterly Court, to be holden at the same place at Kendal , under the banner of Union Lodge, No. 129 . M> G LOUCESTER CRESCENT, R EGENT 'S PARK, N.W. and time, on the day following. In the latter case, 17 hi Deputy Provincial Grand Master, Bro. George J. McKay, who has been acting Right Worshipful Grand world." It is impossible for the Grand Lodge of position in regard to draft fl&asonr p since the death of Lord Bective, has, England to maintain its present Master in charge this matter without consequent loss of prestige and office and the new Deputy will METROPOLITAN MEETING* .. \ye learn, resigned his , respect , and it were better to at once " accept the -- be Bro. Col. F. R. Sewell, P.M. 1002, W.M. 371, inevitable "—however unpalatable it may be—with a Duke of Cornwall Lodge (No. 1839). — P.P.S.G.W., of Brandlingell , Cockermouth. Bro. good grace, than to eventually stand alone in withold- This lodge held its installation meeting 1 Cyprus other friends to the ' Fourth Degree of Freemasonry. death of our distinguished Brother, George Robert lodge. The W.M. passed Bro. C. F. Day to the Second Degree, and afterwards installed Bro. William Each speaker to the various toasts said that the new Harriott , 32°, P.P.G.M. of Wigton and Kircudbright- Henry had been an un- ly lamented brother Lowry as W.M. Bro. T. C. Corpe, P.M. and Treasurer, idea of inviting ladies to the meeting shire, in Scotland. Our deep acted as D.C. Bro. W. H. Foot was invested as I.P.M. qualified success, and the hope was\expressed that the passed away on August Sth, 1894, after a very few The following brethren received the other collars of office : buried the W.M. would continue the invitation in future. Alder- days' illness, from typhoid fever. He was Bros. C. Mussared, P.M. 2264, S.W. ; C. Heinekey, same day in the English cemetery at Larnaca, attended T. C. Corpe d Hi inbottom said that he wished to tell J.W.; , P.M., Treas. ; J. W. Dewsnap, man Lloy gg by a large following of the Masonic brethren and the P.M., Sec.; C. H. Knuth, S.D. ; W. Wright, J.D. ; F. the ladies generally that they would be doing a real chief European residents of the place. H. Stollery, I.G. ; C. H. Atkinson, D.C; L. Wolff and good to the world if they would place no obstacle in I am unable to speak of our departed brother's J. F. Perrins, Stwds. ; and Thomas Bowler, Tyler.' The out-going Master performed the whole the way of their husbands becoming members of that doings in Masonry previous to his arrival in Cyprus in ceremony most the Grand efficiently, and was loudly applauded at the conclusion of ancient loyal, dutifu l, and philanthropic Order. The 1885 ; these ate recorded in the archives of his work, , where his name is inscribed in the as well as when he received at the hands of his by one or two of the speakers Lodge of Scotland, successor the decoration of a Past Master's jewel. The ladies were also bantered Golden Book. I leave to those at home, who knew that evening to glean some of the balance-sheet of the lodge, which was unanimously adopted, as to their efforts our brother, to record his Masonic career previous to disclosed a laudable condition of affairs : on lodge account ' mysteries ' of Freemasonry by observing the hammer his arrival here, I simply mention the work he has an investment of £100 ; and cash in hands of Treasurer, knocks, &c, of the W.M. and the Wardens." done in Cyprus. When Bro. Harriott arrived in Cyprus £33 odd. On Benevolent Fund Account, £100 invested in there was no Masonic lodge or any combined organ- consols ; in the Savings' Bank, £51 odd ; and interest, h dispersed over the island £3 "S. id. the worth Councillor or isation of Masonry, althoug We cannot congratulate y there were a number of brethren who desired to form The lodge was closed after this satisfactory announce- ment the Westminster Gazette on their discovery. Not only themselves into a lodge. Guided by our departed , and an adjournment was made to Freemasons' practice of Tavern, where an excellent banquet was awaiting the in the Provinces—but in London lodges the brother, a lodge was formed at Limas-ol , and con- brethren. occasional ly inviting ladies to the banquet after the secrated in November, 1888. This was followed in This having been disposed of, the toasts were honoured, lodge meeting is often carried out. It is true that these 1891 by a lodge at Larnaca, in 1892 by a chapter and music interspersed between them under the direction of attached to the Limassol Lodge, and in by a Bro. Walter Perrins are generally special occasions when some attractions 1893 , Bro. H. S. Trego, Mus. Bac, Oxon, Mark Lodge at Limassol. Bro. Harriott consecrated acting as accompanist, by Misses Emily Davies and Theresa them to grace the festive board. are held out to tempt St. Paul's Lodge, No. 2277, Limassol, St. George's Kellaway, and Bros. Walter Perrins, Barry Lindon, and So* far, there is nothing unique in the departure which Lodge, No. 2402, Larnaca ; was a founder of both. W. F. Cheesman.* " ge has made but if it is intended to Founder and ist H. of St. Paul's Chapter, Limassol, Bro. W. H. Foot, LP.M., proposed " The W.M.," and; the Longsight Lod , in doing so, said that he and M.E.Z., Founder of St. Paul's Mark , as well as the old members of the adopt it as a regular practice, we fear it will end in this 1893-94. lodge had watched Bro. Lowry's career in the lodge, and chivalrous lodge having to set up a branch of the Lodge, Limassol. These are only the main facts, for they all strongly appreciated the efforts he had made m the it is impossible to review all the details of work done ." Eastern Star " or some other ladies' Degree to satisfy various offices he had filled in his progress to the chair to by an enthusiastic brother, who always considered any- perform his duties properly. AH the brethren would the yearnings ot their fair visitors for more light. thing he could do was only too small to be noticed, acknowledge that he had performed them to their satisfac- and who was never tired of working for the Craft he tion, and they were confident he would fill the chair to the loved so much. Our deceased brother was initiated in advantage of the lodge and to his own credit. Although (torres ponDence the Castle Lodge of Harmony, No. 26, London, more Bro. Lowry was a modest man, he already felt himself at than but took all the higher Degrees as home in the Master's chair. They hoped he would have a 30 years ago, successful year of office. They had had Masters of various THE GRAND LODGE OF NEW ZEALAND. well as Grand Office in Scotland. The loss to the qualifications, but they , had all had one qualification—a Craft in Cyprus is i rreparable, as it is seldom we have a To the Editor of the " Freemason." desire to do their best for the Duke of Cornwall Lodge. brother in this part of the world who combines such So long as they had such Masters attending lodges of in- Dear Sir and Brother, great knowledge and high rank, and at the same time struction, and exercising their best efforts for the lodge, the I have read with much pleasure the able has the leisure and energy to devote so much attention lodge must be successful. letter of Bro. T. B. Whytehead on the subject of the to the welfare of the Craft. The Masons in Cyprus The Worshipful Master, in reply, assured the brethren Grand Lodge of New Zealand, and trust it will have intend to erect a monument to the memory of our late that he should do his best for the lodge. He had been a. the weight it deserves as coming from one who has brother, and any old Cyprus Mason who would like to member 13 years and he had attended lodges of instruction lived in that Colony himself , and therefore under- participate in this work can forward their subscriptions in order to qualify himself for his various duties. As long stands the position of affairs much better than we can as he was a member he should do his best for the lodge. to me.—I remain, Dear Sir and Brother, yours Bro. W. H. Foot, I.P.M., in reply to the toast of " The do. fr aternally, Installing Master New Zealand alone of all our ," said that he,' on commencing his year I fail to see why , F. O. HARVEY, of office, as well as Bro. Lowry On commencing his, might Colonies, should be forbidden the right of forming a M.E.Z. St. Paul's Chapter, No. 2277. congratulate themselves on the position in which the Duke Grand Lodge, and I think that the Grand Lodge of P.M., Treas., St. George's Lodge, No. 2402. of Cornwall Lodge was placed , it was no particular doing England would be only taking a proper and gracefu l Treasurer St. Paul's M ark Lodge, No. 455. of their own, but it resulted from the assistance and cordial position if it at once withdrew its interdict, recognised Larnaca, Cyprus. co-operation and good fellowship of all the officers and the Gran d Lodge of New Zealand, and strongly urged August 20th. members of the lodge. That was a great encouragement on the lodges now holding from us the advisability of to him during his year of office. The lodge owed nothing. transferring their allegiance to the Colonial Grand It looked the whole world in the face and owed not any Lodge as quickly as possible. man. They had been enabled through the brethren coming ¦ IReviews. up to the mark with their subscriptions to pay ' everything The new Grand Lodge has thoroughly justified its and put something by. Therefore, a W.M. coming into existence, and is winning the respect and recognition the chair had nothing to fear. All that he (Bro. VV. H. "MASONIC CALENDAR AND D IRECTORY FOR THE of most of the other Grand Lodges of the world. Foot) had done had been from affection fof his mother lodge. Surely, then, it is much better for us to give in to the PROVINCE OF NORTHS AND H UNTS FOR 1894—1895." He had resisted all temptations to belong to other lodges, inevitable whilst we can do it with a good grace, rather —This most useful and artistic little guide has been edited and had stuck to his mother lodge of which he should be by Bro. George Ellard, and apparently is in the second year proud to the last day than wait until from very shame we can do so no of its issue. There isa mass of information to be found in of his life—and he hoped he should longer 1 live long. He had received great kindness from the its pages, and as there is also a calendar, exhibiting all the brethren from the Whilst quite admitting the legal right of any meetings arranged for the several lodges and other M asonic commencement of his career as W.M., Colonial private lodge to continue to work under its and he had never had any anxiety about it. bodies, the compilation has meant considerable labour. ¦ All the visitors responded to the toast proposed and drunk mother Grand Lodge in spite of a local Grand Lodge There are 13 lodges, and, by adding the fi gures supplied in their honour, and Bro. Dewsnap replied for "The P.Ms., .being formed , I have not the smallest sympathy with under each lodge, we find there are 692 subscribing mem- the Treasurer, and Secretary," the former of which two the narrow views which suggest such a course, whether bers, or an average of nearly 54 to each. This proves there officers had been obliged to leave b for is room for an increase of lodges if considered desirable, as y the last train in New Zealand, Quebec, or elsewhere. . Brighton where he resides. Trusting that in this matter a true Masonic spirit of the proportion to eath lodge is beyond the usual -The bro. Cattermole, in. replying as a P.M., said he should votes for the Charities held by lodges and individualsamount! brotherly love, and fairness may once more prevail.—I content himself with just saying that he congratulated the to some 1640, but the brethren , save in a few instances, do I' am, fraternall y yours, .F.M. on the very successful termination ' of his yeaj * of not show up to much advantage, so we hope the good ofiice, with which he expressed his entire satisfation* JUSTICE example set by the esteemed Prov. Grand Master, Bro. the B' September ioth. - Bros. Cox, adon, and Culver also replied, and after Earl of Euston, and one or two other Craftsmen will prove the toast of " The Officers " had been drunk,\ Bro. [No ge would act so absurdly as to forbid contagious. The arrangement of the particulars is subject Mussared and other s toast Grand Lod to improvement, as the present system is rather a " mixa- officers responded, the Tyler' another being formed. All that can fairly be required tion." The numbers before each division or class will show closed the proceedings. is that the new Body should have the support of the what seems to be a better plan. 1, Officers of Grand great majority of the lodges and members to secure Lodge ; 6, Officers of Grand Chapter; g, Officers of PROVINCIAL MEETINGS. recognition provided the ri ghts of the minority be Mark Grand Lodge ; 14, Order of Secret Monitor; 2, respected.—En. FMA] Officers of Prov. Grand Lodge Norths and Hunts ; 7, Officers of the Prov. Grand Chapter Norths and Hunts ; BROXBOURNE. ' To the Editor of the '' Freemason." 10, Officers of Prov. Grand Mark Lodge ; 11, Roll of KingSWOOd Lodge (No. 2278).—The regular Mark Masters' Lodges ; 3 (add Roll of Craft Lodges) ; meeting of this lodge was held on Saturday, the Sth inst., Dear Sir and Brother, 4, Lists of Members and Officers of Craft Lodges ; 7a (add when there were present Bros. E. H. Moore, VV.M.; C. I have read with much pleasure the very Roll of Royal Arch Chapters; S, Lists of Members and M. Coxon, P.M., P.P.G.D., acting S.W. ; G. T. Chretien, suitable letter of Bro. T. B. Whytehead in your last Officers of the Royal Arch Chapters ; 12, Lists of Mem- P.M., I.W. ; 1. Petch, P.M.. P.P.G.S.B.. Treas. ; J- week's issue, and as a Mason of many years' standing, bers and Officers ot Mark Lodges ; 13, ditto, of Royal F. Bell, P.M., P.P.G. Stwd., bee. ; E. Blinkhorn , P.M., who has recently returned from New Zealand, can Ark Mariners; 15, ditto of Secret Monitor ; 5, United J.D.; J. W. Rattenbury , I.G. ; N. Pearce, D.C.J W. endorse every word that he has written. The time has Lodge of Instruction ; 16, Northampton Masonic Library E. Gooiiwins, Org. ; J. Grava't and A. Ingram, Stwds. 1 indeed arrived when, without bias or loss of dignity, (pages reversed as printed), Masonic Items; 17, Three T. Williams, Tyler; W. Kennedy, C. C. Renaud, R. Von the Grand Lodge of England might reconsider its Institutions—the order to be Girls', Boys', and Benevolent ; Der Sahl, E. N. Beningfield , and F. W.Tompkins. Visiter 18, List of Votes for the Central Charities. An excellent —Bro. G. Yexley, 1471. , position as regards the Grand Lodge of New Zealand , portrait of Lord Euston makes a capital frontispiece, and ,it The lodge having been opened, and the minutes of the but justice can only be done with a Colonial Board , says something for the literary spirit of the province to have previous meeting confirmed , Bro. F. W. Tompkins was who, from personal experience , thoroug hly understand a couple of pages devoted to ' the Masonic library. '' Well passed tothe Second Degree, the ceremony being very ably arid appreciate Colonial Masonic requirements , and are done, Bro. Ellard (of Mlstow House, Marriott-street, performed by the W.M. After a number of communica- "in touch with our brethren at the other side of the Northampton). tions had been read, the lodge was closed. The brethren having dined, the W.M. proposed the usual ERITH. HAMPTON COURT. toasts. Bro. E. Blinkhorn , P.M., proposed that of " The Prov. St. John and St. Paul Lodge (No. 615). Wolsey Lodge (No. 1656) .—This well-known Grand Officers, Present and Past," which was responded to —The installation meeting of the above excellent lodge took place on Tuesday, the 4th inst., at the Avenue School lodge met at the Greyhound Hotel, on Monday, the ioth by Bro.C. M. Coxon, P.P.G.D. inst., when there were present : Bros. J. Spooner, W.M.j Bro. Petch, P.M., proposed "The Health of the W.M.," Rooms, when Bro. William T. Doddrell, S.W., W.M. W. T. Peat elect, was placed in the chair, as W.M . for the ensuing 12 , S.W. ; R. W. Rice, J.W.; R. VV. Si.npsoni praising the excellence of his working, and regretting that S.D.;J. E. Gentle, J.D.; J. Featherstone, P.M., Treas. ) he had not had more opportunity of displaying it. months. The circumstance was most unique, the outgoing Master, , is the brother of the incoming Capt. T. C. Walls, P.M., P.P.G.W., P.G. Stwd., G. Std. The W.M., in reply, referred to the fact that he was the Bro. A. C. Doddrell Br., Sec. ; W. R. Flack, D.C. ; D. A. Ross, and H. G first initiate of the lodge who had reached that position , and Master, as above, and the Installing Officer, Bro. W. L. Doddrell, P.M., is the father of both incoming and out- Crazier, Stwds. ; H. J. Hond, I.P.M.; H. Sapsworth , thanked the brethren for the cordial support they gave P.M. ; Thomas Grant. P.M. ; J. T. Crocker, A. H. him. going Masters ; a combination of relationshi p, and office, Sturgess not often seen in a Masonic lodge. , R. Reynolds, Tom Jones, T. Pyke, J. MileV, J. •'The Health of the Visitor " wis then proposed, and McCarthy, W. Radway, J. H. Gaunt, G. Loosen, A. 5. Bro. G. Yexley, 1471, briefl y replied . The lodge vvas opened by the W.M., and the minutes , having been confirmed and the balance sheet adopted, Jehu J. Satchwell, and j. Gilbert, Tyler. Visitors : Broi The Treasurer and Secretary respectively replied to their , A. Holland, 1326 ; G. Caute (N.S.W.) ; F. Lockett, toasts, a"d Bros. Chretien, J.W., and Rattenbury, I.G., Bro. VV. L. Doddrell, by special request took the chair as to Installing Officer S.W. 2222 ; and R. T. West, 1744. The lodge was that ot " The Officers. " , and indue course placed his son William opened, and after the minutes of the last meeting had been The proceedings then terminated. in the chair of K.S., where he was saluted and proclaimed read in true Masonic fashion. He appointed and invested his , the VV.M. passed Bros. W. Radway and Tom Jones: Thanks to the services of Bro. W. E. Goodwins at the Other business being disposed of , and after ", Hearty pianoforte , a very pleasant evening was spent. Bros. officers as follows : Bros. A. C. Doddrell , I.P.M.; W. H. good wishes, Keeble, G. W. Mitchell, P.M., " the lodge was closed, and the brethren Moore, Beningfield, Kennedy, and Blinkhorn contributed S.W.; I. Turton, J.W. ; adjourned for dinner, which was prepared in excellent style songs,, and Gravatt and Coxon recitations. P.P.G.D.C, Treas. ; H. King, P.M., P.P.G.T., Sec. ; G. by the proprietor, Bro. R. Pratti W. Kendall Valon W. L. Doddrell , , and gave every satifJ-¦ , S.D.; E. J. , D.C.; faction. . . '„ ". 1 CHATSWORTH. .. P.M., J. H. Owen, and R. Orchard. Stwds. ; and W. The W.M. gave the usual loyal and Masonic toasts 1 Lardner, Tyler. The Installing Officer was accorded with Dorothy Vernon Lodge (No. 2129).— a few appropriate remarks. •. - ." , : Ai ja hearty vote of thanks for his working. The In responding to the toast I NSTALLATION OF BRO . VICTOR CAVFNDISH , M.P.—On I.P.M. was presented with a handsome and valuable of " The Grand Officers; Tuesday, the 4th inst., was celebrated 'mportant cere- Present and Past," Bro. Capt. T. C Walls, whose, name an^ Past Master's jewel. Bro. Mitchell was re-elected to was coupled with the toast, mony in connection with Dei byshire Freen\asonry, and one represent the lodge at the Provincial Charity Committee said that it was his good fortune which the above_ lor'ge in particular will regard as a to have had his praises sung^ at the last meeting. He.was meeting, and then the lodge was closed. indeed proud to be a Grand Officer, memorable occasion when its history comes to be written. The banquet was served at the Prince of Wales' Hotel, and they were willing Bro. Victor Cavendish, M.P. for West Derbyshire, was to do anything for the Craft, but a Grand Oflficer.was: not Erith-avenue, and was both perfect and plentiful , and made of iron, and a time must come when a.Grand installed into the Master's chair in the lodge in question, amongst the other brethren present were : Bros. C Qfficer¦ and the function was rendered all the more interesting on must make his bow. , ..: ¦:¦• Watkins, P.M. ; G. H. Letton, P.M., and P.M. 913; Bro. Peat replied to the toast of the "The Prov..Grand account of the relationship of that brother with the IJuke G. R. Cashfield, P.M., C. G. Godwin, P.M., H; Gold- of Devonshire, who is Provincial Grand Master of Derby- Officers, Present and Past," bearing testimony tov'the Smith , W. Solkon, J. Brooks, J. Holloway, G. Vincer, and excellent services rendered by Bro. Lord George Hkmiltori, shire. R. West, of the lodge ; W. Russell, P.M. and 1464, By a special dispensation the lodge, which is ordinarily 77 and Bros. Thrupp and Room (Prov. G. Sec), the latter P.P.S.G.W., P.G. Treas.; Dr. E. Bryceson, W.M., J. J. being a member of their lod held at the Town Hall, Bakewell, was held at Chatsworth of ; C. D'Oyley ge. House, Collins, S.W., and T. G. White, 913 J. The I.P.M., Bro. Bond, submitted the toast of "The and although his Grace, for obvious reasons, was Mears, P.M. 1076, W.M. 299 ; H. Hurrell , W.M. 1667 ; not among those present, the attendance may fairly be W.M." He said that the lodge was very proud of their T. Selby, S.W. 1679; W. Baker, 1472 ; and C Jolly, W.M., who w as a good fellow, and no one more popular. described as one of the roost numerous and influential ever P.M. and Sec. , 2184. held in the whole province. The Grand Lodge of England 1472 He had do ne his level best to make himself perfect ih the The usual loyal and Grand Lodge toasts having been ritual, and his work that night was done well, and it was was represented by Bro. W. H. Marsden, ot Derby, honoured , and that of " The Right Hon. the Earl , .1 whilst not a few of t^e visitors hailed from Sheffield , appreciated by the members. ' • Amherst, R.VV. Prov. Grand Master of Kent," drank Bro. Spooner, W.M., in reply, stated that when lie joined Manchester, and Nottingham. The grand dining hall most enthusiastically, was utilised as the lodge room, the sculpture room and some 12 years ago he said he would stick to the Iodffe;;aWl Bro. Russell , in responding to a hearty reception of the he had done so. He had never missed attending.' the library adjoining being also reserved for the Masonic toast of "W. Bro. James Smith Eastes, P.G.D. England, guests, much to the disappointment of those of the meetings, and had done his best b> carry out the duties of D.P.G.M., and the rest ot the Prov. Grand Officers, Pre- the offi ces he had filled. He was proud of his-e'xaftefl general public who were thus debarred the privilege of sent and Past, said he felt very pleased to have to respond inspecting those interesting chambers. The ceremony of " position , and it would be his great aim to keep ub'tHe to the toast, more especially because at a recent meeting— ' ¦" ' ' installation was performed by the retiring W.M. (Bro. prestige of their happy lodge. > • * ' ••* • L Royal Arch—in an adjacent town, he had occasion to speak " The Visitors " havin g been duly honoured,' - •'.:•" Stanley Orme), who was assisted by Bros. Dr. Fenton, of their esteemed Bro. Eastes, and to mention the fact of I.P.M., P.G.S. of W.; W. H. Marsden , P.M., P.P.S. Bro. Caute (N.S.W.) responded. He said that it wafs his being at that time, and for some time previously, in his second visit to their hospitable lodge, and he had never G.W. England; John Jrl - Orme, P.M., P.P.J.G.W. ; and rather an unfavourable state of health ; but he was now ; ¦ CH. G!os«op, P.M. The newly-elected W.M. then ap- been received bette r in any part of the world. : • -" ' < ¦!'« very happy to tell them that Bro. Eastes had fully recovered Bro. Lockett also replied, remarking that from the*'kind- pointed and invested his officers for the ensuing year in his usual g-i >d he 1th. He had the pleasure of receiving a the following order : Bros. Stanley Orme, I.P.M. ; J. C. ness extended to the visitors that evening, he regretted th& letter from Bro. Eastes a few days previously, and he (Bro. he had not been able fo attend there before. ¦ ' ¦•!'• ' Slroyan, S.W. ; the Rev. I. E. lagger, I.W. : C. H. great benefit from a ¦ ¦ ' Glossop, P.M., Treas.; Leigh, Sec ; the Rev. Giles Eastes) then wrote that he had derived Bro. R. T. West also responded. ' ' " •',:* ' :' ¦'l stay at Henley-on-Thames, and that he soon hoped to be Bro. Crozier said might he be allowed to say au rPtoiV'tb Andrew, Chap.; John Orme, P.M., D. of C.; Dr. Fentem, with and amongst the brethren of that province he so dearly S.D.; Thomas Allsopp, J.D. ; W. H. Bowan, I.G. ; that his mother lodge. He was now returning to Egypt, loved. They all knew that Bro. Eastes had worked hard and had delayed his journey to attend that evening, but he Wrench, Bowman , and Quail, Stwds. ; and James Tom- during the time he had held the office of Deputy Provincial linson, Tyler. During the ceremony, which was most hoped to be back in 12 months. He took that opportunity impressively Grand Master. Their Provincial Grand Master, Bro. Earl of thanking the W.M. lor having given him a collar, ind performed, Bro. J. Melrose rendered the Amherst, had been a soldier, and was a perfect discipli- 11 anthem—" Behold how good and joyful ! " to the accom- his great ambition was to become W.M. of the lodger". ! paniment of Bro. W. L. Dodd . narian , and knew what should be done, and those The next toast was "The IrP.Mi , Past Masters;!Treas/, The business who were Prov. Grand Officers under his lordship and Sec," the W.M. making special mention of'Bros. of the lodge being ended, the brethren , , and knew that whatever was ri proper to ; through the hospitality of the Duke, were entertained to knew him ght and Bond, I.P.M., and Capt. Wallsi . ' * ' li be done had to be done, and they did it cheerfully j and he Bro. Bond replied , observing that he would be proud fit ght refreshments in the sculpture r om, and after passing could safely sjy that there was no province under Grand through the hands of the photographer, who '* took " the all times to assist tbe lodge in any way. , '' ' • • '.' .' party Lodge where the work , financial or charitable, was dine Bto. Walls also responded in a humoi-ous speechj which on the terrace, with Bro. Victor Cavendish, M.P., '¦ • ¦ as the centr al fi gure, they were driven in breaks to the more automatically than in the one presided over by their elicited much laughter. . ' . "' A. AA Town Hall beloved Grand Master, Earl Amherst. The Grand Bros. Featherstone, Sapsworth , and Tohi .' Grant also , Bakewell, where the annual banquet was Officers did their duty zealously, faithfull y, and honourably. ; ¦ ,; served, Bro. Cavendish presided, and the usual toast list replied in appropriate terms. ' ' ' ' . ''; -I was gone through. Every year their balance-sheet showed both an increase of "The Officers ," coupled with the names of Brosj Pe'at members and an increase of money for charitable purposes. and Rice was next . honoured, to which they both replied"'1 EAST GR1NSTEAD. He then gave statistics showing the immense amount of The Tjler's toast completed a most enjoyable evening. . work tint accrued from various channels, principally in the The evening was enlivened with some capital 1 harmohV cause of Charity, and which fell uoon him and Bro. Adam- . Sackville Lodge . (No. 1619).—The annual by Bros. McCarthy, Crozier, Pyke, Lockett, Tom Grant, installation meeting in connection with the above lodge son , his colleague in Provincial Charity organisation. and Capt. Walls, but the two last deserve a word of thanks took place on the 4th inst., at the Crown Hotel , and there During the year 1893 no less than 23,500 votes were turned for their efforts. was a large gathering of the Craft from all parts. Amon g over in the conducting of the various Masonic elections, the members of the lodge who signed the roll were Bros. and yet, like " Oliver Twist, they asked for more. Every KINGSTON-ON-THAMES. vote was utilised, so that every one who claimed and had a r. U. Hudd-Budd, WJ. O. Payne, H. D. Hro. Mitchell said he had otten told them of the great . G. Smith, Steward ; ShearWctt', Catford , G. Underwood , T. F. Bradley, Oxley, Havill , and E. Smith. • Visitors'* 'Brds. 'Df. Manford , F. Walder, and C. J. Rowe. The visitors from and valuable assi-tance received, and the good work done ' various lodges in Kent ' for the province by Bros. Russell and Adamson , and he J. Haiden , P.M. 1S72 , P.P.G.S.B. Lines. ; Fi KSngi S.'D; apd Sussex included - the following : 209 ; and W. Lane, 1326. . The lodge having beeri operlecl Bros. VV. Doman , P.M. ; E. Smith , W.M. 2450 : E. know no two men in the whule of England who did the Irwin Scot ,. W.M. , work entrusted to them so well as those brethren. Their the minutes of the last meeting-were read and confirmed. 811; W. Flint Sec. 311; J. Wickham , Bro. E. Smith was very ably passed to ihe Second Dvgrfc^, 7,\M * '797 5 E. Putman. W.M. 1362 ; E. O. Howis, Grand Master was one of . the leading spirits in Free- D a masonry , and one who had no equal in the splendi d manner after whuh the W.M., Bror- Lewis'- gave the Lecture on th* „ * - "°° • A * L ader, W.M. 1821 ; H. J. Sturgeon, second tracing board in a masterl 420 , P.P.G S.B. ; in which he did his duty. He asked the brethren to give y manner, which was;milch J. G. Sim?, 1564 ; J. E. ShrurJsole - appreciated by the brethren present. < Bro. O^en W?s pr# 5°3 i J. Minn, 1829 ; W. Wright, 24511; J. Mayers, their votes, and as many as they c-mld gel, to Bro. Russell. '"jo ; and They were proud to see Bro. Kusscll amongst them, and postd as a joining member. Bro. Albert Lyon who fcas J. Woad, 1636. The choice of the to have been raised to the Third Degree, "retnren for the p sition of W.M. for the ensuing hoped to hav-* the honour and pleasure of his company on ¦ wai¦ ¦ ¦ unavoidably many Decisions. absent. . . •¦ . i- . . . -. ¦- ;r> -_MI ii!j r.- on ro Wood » and the duty oi instal- Ihe ledge was then closed it,n g him* •into his? * "?*. . Bro. King endorsed every word uttered by Bro. Mitchell , , and the brethren adfourned ' position was impressively performed by to supper, where the usual loyal and Masonic toasts' weft "'O. G. Mitchell , P.M., P.P.G. Purst. The ne* VV.M. and assured them he felt it a grea * honour to be enrolled invested the amongst the Past Grand Officers of the Province of Kent. duly honoured. ' • . ' ;'• ' : . • '.•/ ftl'owing brethren as his officers during Brethren are earnestly requested to be present at the nerxr. s"cc«ding 12 months : Bros. C. M. Wilson, S.VV. ; The Worshipful Master, who, on rising to respond to the \v D toast of his health , was received with cheers, said he meeting for the election of w.M.; Treasurer, and Tyler¦ foV HeUi i*on J :w-» E* A* Head Treas A * M * ' the ensuing year. ¦ '! \ ey Sec ' J- Harrison, P.M., D.C' ; *' E. Lark , thanked them heartily for the cordial reception of his name. ¦ Sn # ,'., *i J. He was proud uf his position , proud of his brother and LYME REGIS. u' }V W ^ale, D A LG. ; A. G. si2 £ erd X * J* *. * B™"*. immediate predecessor, and proud of his father who had ar5P£ ' 0rS* H * D* Catford and E. Wilson, Stwds. ; Montagu Lodge (No. 655).—The installation n n W ' initiated both him and his brother into Freemasonry, and of Bro. E. H. Wallis as W.M. for the ensuing year Bro p ° D * H. Cooper, Chap. The outgoing W.M , took . o. 1.. j,i Budd-Budd, having served the ofiice two years had , that day, crowned his work by installing his son into place on Monday, the ioth inst. Bro. W. H. Kerby, ce,M 1 ai d having already received a gold jewel in the chair of K.S. P.P.S.G.D. Hereford, P.P.G. Supt. of VVks.' Dorset, 'per, rtci a on'" ? Bro. Doddrell, P.M., in response to the toast of his a B 1 i"u °' *"s setvices, was now made the recipient of forrmd the ceiemony in a most able and impressive mariner,; attached the ribbon of his jewel, notif health as " Installing Officer ," spoke with pride of the piovoking eulogiums of a very genial charade.; at th* i* e" 'o ying event of the day, the fact of his having ins ailed his son, the^ub; AiLif he had filled the chief Iod£e off*ce tw!ce* stquent banquet. 'Ihere were severa l visitors, including y Posing part of the proceedings was the and hoped, as had been suggested, that he might be spared representatives from Lodges Old Dundee, ,No.. 18; De )a DrZ . ?" to be with them and install his grands jn. Belrti L ot a masnificent gold jewel to Bro. A. M. Pole, 1181 ; Felix 1494 ; /Etculapius, 2J.16; and Prudence nOW loT seven eats has fi ed the office oi Bros. Rus ell, Brycesob, Collins, Mears, Hurrell , Baker, and Industry, . A lelegram from Bro. S. R. Baske Secret -Z ' ^ > " 1953 ,t£ th» „ 1 ¦' wlt" an ability and courtesy which have won him and Jolly responded for " The Visitors," and " The Past ot 1367, was received announcing hearty go d 'wisjies iipii "* esteem of all. Masters " were honoured. his Ldge and expressive of regret at /not ' ^eijjg f the transact'on of lodge business the brethren dined '' The Treasurer and Secretary," Bros. Michell and able to attend. The officers appointed' for the . ensu^ totretk r 1 his w?M - t - eLrown Hotel - Br0- Underwood catering in King, were toasted, and both eloquently responded . ing year were as follows : Bros. J. Kadldrd , r.P.MVi We're * "?*"" ' 1 excellent style; The usual Masonic toasts •' Ihe Officers " and Tyler's toast concluded, the pro- S. S. Hasluck, S.W ;. "J. Beer, J.W. ; A W.AH. U wm tted and Kerbey, Treas. ; ,, , tamineerami ° ' cordially received. An attractive pro- ceedings, which were interspersed by some gooj singing K. C Radford Sec. j ty; H^WiIsogj of music was also sustained. and reciting. S.D.; H. R. Crorgan, J.O:; J. L. Rumsey, Oig.i*l i , in his serious illness, and the Tyler. Two brethren H. J. Martin, P.Z. 1622, C Chatterton, I.G. ; and G. Legg, Hob oes ano Cha pters ot S.E. was instructed to write him with the earnest desire for were proposed for joining, and the lodge was closed. closed. The sumptuous banquet after work his speedy recovery. The chapter was then Bro. J. Grove served up a J nstructi on. convocations will meet weekly at the above address at was over. Post-prandial speeches were of a very hearty and Preceptorship of Comp. were made to S p.m. on Fridays, under the able fraternal character, and hopeful allusions , A.G.D.C, when all who desire assistance in matter of moving into a new hall ST. MICHAEL'S LODGE (No. 211).—A meeting was F. Hilton brighter prospects in the held on Monday, the 3rd inst., at the Norland Arms, the beautiful ritual will be heartily welcomed. by another installation day. Song, toast, and sentiment away the hours of a most convivial Addison-road North , W. (Present : Bros. F. H. Greey, conduced to while W.M. ; C. C. Barber , S.W. ; H. S. Beaman . J.W. ; evening. LIVERPOOL. G. E. Higginson, P.M., Preceptor, ; H. Lindfield , PRESENTATION TO A BAILWAY OFFICIAL. P.M., Sec. ; A. Holmes, S.D. ; G. Cockrell. Treas., G. Copley, LG. ; S. Webb, P.M. ; R. H. Catling, (No. 1013).—The I.D.; There was a pleasant gathering of railway advertise- Royal Victoria Lodge . L. P. Cordes, C. G. Treraeer, and R. N. Larter. . . annual installation meeting in connection with the above ment managers, representatives of seaside resorts, and the Lodge was opened in due form and the minutes of the lodge took place at the Masonic Hall, on Wednesday, previous meeting read and confirmed. The ceremony of others whose interests are identical, at the Holborn 5th inst., and a very peasant evening was spent. Bro. T. London on Thursday, the 6th inst., to do presented for the benefit initiation was rehearsed, Bro. Catling being the candidate, Restaurant, , P. Bethell, the new W.M., was the W .M. at its conclusion givine the charge. Bro. honour to Mr. William H. Hills, who for many years held of installation by Bro. S. Howard, P.M., and Bro. W. H. . being very impres- Higginson, Preceptor, then worked the 2nd Section of the the position of chief of the advertising department of the Thornton, P.M., D.C, the ceremony assisted by the brethren, and the lodge was closed. Bro. G. Broadbent, the retiring Lecture, Great Northern Railway Company. A complimentary sively performed by friends Master, and Bro. P. M. Cook. The following were subse- dinner was given by Mr. Hills' railway and other , Broadbent , I.P.M. ; ST. LUKE'S LODGE (No. 144). —A meeting was held and he was presented with a very handsome gold hunter quently invested as follows : Bros. G. on Monday, the ioth instant, at the Victoria Tavern, Ger- G. Proudman, S.W. ; James Jack, Treas. ; J. B. Jones, Bradley, and chain and a beautifu l bracelet for Mrs. Hills. Mr. Bromley, S.D.;. W. H. trude-street , Chelsea. Present : Bros. W.M.; I.W. : E. A. Davies. Sec. : I. R. Royle, S.W. ; Austin , J.W. ; Carlstrom, Preceptor ; J. Burton, presided, and the arrangements were admir. Cooke, P.M., D.C ; J.D. Cockerton. Org.; F. Holgreaves, , , P.M., ably carried out by Mr. Ernest W. Standford , advertise- W. H. Smith and R. Foden, Stutfield, Sec ; Witts P.M., S.D.; Holland J.D. : I. W. Worrall, I.G. ; J.D.; Nicholls, I.G. ; Winsborrow, Murray, and Tailing. ment superintendent of Euston, as Secretary, and Mr. Stwds.; F. du Chemin , Tyler ; and W. H. Thornton, close of business a The lodge was opened in due form, and the minutes of Fred. Lear, as Hon. Treasurer. P.M., Charity Representative. At the the last meeting were read and confirmed. The ceremony The toast of " The Advertising Contractors," was valuable jewel was presented to Bro. George Broadbent, in the brethren. of initiation was rehearsed, Bro. Winsborrow being the proposed by Mr. W. C. SIMPSON , and responded to by token of the esteem in which he was held by candidate. The lodge was opened in the Second and Third A musical programme was given by Bros. F. W. Herbert. Messrs. H. B UKTON and C. N ODEN . Mr. Noden , who Proudman, R. W. Degrees. The ceremony of raising was rehearsed. Bro. is now the advertise- E. A. Davies, Tames Strettle, George Murray, who had previously answered the usual questions was a railway man for 22 years, Pierpoint, W. H. Cook, E. Beeson , and 1. Jack. and been entrusted , was the candidate. The lodge was re- ment contractor for the corporation of Blackpool. The jewel was made in 18-carat gold, the square and rose frr the first During the evening he gave an amusing song, com- imperial crown studded sumed to the First Degree. The W.M. problem being suspended from an tiuie, and Bro. Tailing, 742, was elected a j unmg member posed specially for the occasion in the Lancashire with rubies and emeralds, and in thecentre a large diamond. Bro. George Kenning. ofthe lodge, and the dues were collected. The W.M. rose dialect. It was designed and manufactured by for the second time, and Bro. Royle was unanimously elected Other toast were given and responded to by Messrs. W.M. forthe next meeting. The W.M. rose for the third WALTER H ILL, E; BARKER, J. R ICHARDS, E. D AV EY , PORTISHEAD. Thomas time. Bro. Stutfield , on behalf of Bro. , gave junr., and C. PASCALL, who spoke highly of the success Eldon Lodge (No. 17SS) — A meeting of this notice of motion to change the day of meeting, and the lodge and courtesy of the Secretary and Treasurer named. on Saturday, the 8th was closed. lodge was held at the Royal Hotel, Mr. FRED. H ORNER also addressed the gathering, and instant, when there was a large gathering of brethren and of Bro. Rice, P.M., P.P. ISLINGTON LODGE (No. 1471).—The first meeting high compliments were paid to Mr. P. C. Walker, visitors to witness the installation for the season was held on Tuesday, the 4th inst., at the adver- G.D., tbe ceremony being most ably performed by the who is succeeding Mr. Hills as Great Northern P.G.D. of England. The Cock Tavern , Highbury, when there were present Bros. tisement department manager. The doyen of the D.P.G.M.. Bro. R. C. Else, G. T. Peall, W.M. ; R. P. Upton , S.W.: Milton following officers were appointed and invested for the company present was Mr. T. Alcock, late of the Great I.P.M. ; F. G. Moore, Smith, J.W.; J. Petch , P.M., P.P.G. Std. Br. Herts, ensuing year : Bros. A. J. Tonkin, Treas.; C. M. Coxon, P.M., Prov. GD. Herts, and J. Eastern Railway Company. S.W.; A. Jefferies, J.W.; A. W. M. Weatherly, P.M., , S.D.; T. Songs and recitations of the best kind were given in Thebridge, P.M., P.P.G.D., Duncan, P.M., Sees.; H. J. Kimbell J. P.G.C, Chap.; James R. frost, J.D.; W. Rapley, I.G. ; R. Loomes, D. M. a remarkably clever style by M essrs, T. S. Smith, Treas. ; W. T. Shapland, P.M., Sec.; T. Turnor, S.D. ; w. v. and Will. Ballard, Forbes. uiin ^, G.v.. Yexley,. ^A.wr, J. Amand»>..»>>„,, D.^ ., C Attwater...... <....., , C. Horst--w.—,, Will. Edwards, Fred. Chamberlain, J. W. H. Hall j.D. ; E. Tedder, D.C. ; F. R. Warren , Simpson, and H, I.G.; and H. Stafford, and T. A. Giddings, S. Napper, P.M. ; T. E. NeWman ; and The vice-chairmen were Messrs. W. C. Org. ; R. 0. Coleman, J. M. T. Tuck, P.M., P.P.G.S.B. Essex. Visitor: Bro. W. Burton. The committee consisted of Messrs. Lowther, Stwds. B. J. , and were pre- France, 20S. Rose, Walter Hill, E. Davey, junr., G. Davey, W, The brethren dined at the Royal Hotel The lodge was opened in due form, and the minutes sided over by the W.M., who was supported by the Deputy Brunton, and W. A. Fleming. and other distinguished members read and confirmed. The ceremony of initiation was then Provincial Grand Master, rehearsed, Bro. Giddings being the candidate. The lodge Mr. Hills made a happy little speech on accepting of the Craft. having been opened in the Second Djgree, Bro. Vexley the presentation. The usual toasts were duly honoured, there was a good was much answered the questions leading to the Third Degree and programme of music, and the annual festival was entrusted. The lodge was opened in the Third Degree enjoyed. and the ceremony of raising rehearsed , Bro. Yexley being SEATON. the candidate. Bro. Upton was elected W.M. for the ©bltuar $ A Committee was appointed to make De la Pole Lodge (No. Ii8i).—The instal- next meeting, of the above lodge took arrangements for the lodge supper. The lod__re was then BRO. THOMAS CHIRGWIN. lation of Bro. J. Stevens as W.M, closed. place at the Masonic Hall on the 5th inst., the ceremony Bro. Thomas Chirgwin was initiated in the Fortitude A meeting was also held on Tuesday, 11 th inst., at the Cock being performed by. Bro. G. Evans, P.M. The newly- Lodge, No. 131, Truro, and was the Master in 1861 and elected W.M. invested his officers as follows : Bros. VV, Tavern , Highbury, when there were present: Bros. R. P. Upton , W.M. ; Milton Smith, S.W. j R. Loomes, J.W. ; 1862 ; was the senior P.M. for many years, and is now H. Evans, LP.M. : A. W. Oakley, P.M., S.VV. ; Bed- the second ford , J.W.; G. Evans, P.M., Treas. ; Swansborough, J. W. Clarke, acting Preceptor; C M. Coxon, P.M., followed in that respect by Bro. W. J.Johns, P.M., Chap.; J.G. Oldridge, P.M., Sec, and Org. j J. P.P.G.D. Herts., and J. Duncan, P.M., Sees. ; J. T. oldest being Bro. S Holloway, and the third in Follett, S.D. ; Mason, J.D. ; D. Bailey Toms, J ,G.; W. Frost, S.D. ; W. Rapley, J.D. ; C. Horst. I.G. ; A. seniority Bro. W. J. Hughan. He was long the H. Aplin, P.M., D.C. ; and T. Perry, Tyler. Oliver, P.M. ; M. T. Tuck, P.M., P.P.S.G.D. Essex; esteemed Treasurer of the lodge, and, until recent Subsequently the brethren sat down to a banquet at the H. B. Harding, P.M. ; G. Gregory, P.M.; G. T. Peall, years, installed the Masters annual ly, as well as fre- Beach Hotel , the catering; being up to the usual high state R. W. Nicole, V.J. R. Longman, G. Yexley, J. Amand, quently worked the ceremonies in an impressive manner, of efficiency for which Miss Plimsoll and her assistants are J. Birks, and C. o. Zonder. ln the Provincial Grand Lodge he took a very noted. . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes read active part under three Provincial Grand Masters, the The venison was generously given by Sir William E. and confirmed. The ceremony of initiation was then Bart., Bro. Augustus Pole, Bart, of Shute House, he sending a splendid buck, rehearsed, Bro. Peall being the candidate. The lodge was late Bro. Sir Charles Lemon, weighing about Solbs. opened in the Second Degree, when Bro. Gregory answered Smith, and the present beloved Ruler, the Earl of The usual Masonic toasts followed. the questions leading to the Third Degree and was entrusted. Mount Edgcumbe (D.G.M. of England), Prov. G. M. The lodge was opened in the Third Degree and the cere- from 1873. After having served in some minor offices, mony of raising was rehearsed, Bro. Gregory being the he was appointed J.G.W. by Bro. Augustus Smith, candidate. Bro. Milton Smith was appointed W.M. for and S.G.W. by the Earl of Mount Edgcumbe ; TRova l Brcfe the ensuing week, and appointed his officers in rotation. becoming the Provincial Grand Secretary in 1887, in The lodge was then closed. which office he did splendid service down , to the prac- Warrant Officers' Chapter (No. 2346) — CHAUCER LODGE (No. 1540).—A meeting was held day of his decease, having been the right hand, " Grand Master for many years. The installation meeting of tlrs chapter was held at Free- on Tuesday, the nth inst., at the Old White Hart Hott.1, tically, of the Prov. masons' Hall, on Monday, the ioth inst., when Comps. Borough. S.E. Present : Bros. W. Malham , W.M. ; j. He-was one of the founders of the Cornwall Masonic Henry Gardiner, Alfred Molony, and Chas. A. Pugh were O'Dea, S.VV.'; Bullpitt , J.W. ; Roots, PriCeptor ; Bird, Annuity and Benevolent Fund in 1864, and has been duly installed into the chairs of /..,' H., and 1., respectively. Sec; O'Brien, S.D. ; Barnard , |.D.; Jackson, I.G. ; its efficient Honorary Secretary from then to the day The following officers were elected , and those who were Wright, P.M. ; Hattersley, P.M. ; VVilliams. P.M., of his decease, some ,000 having passed through present by the M.E.Z. : Comps. R. lennings, £10 invested Charity Representat ive ; Gale, Steng, Gentle, Nicholls, his hands during that long period, over half that P.Z., Treas. ; M. A. Mclnerny, I.P.Z., Scribe E.; J. B. Warren, Boutell , and Bartlett. been Short. Scribe N.; W. A. Green , P.S. ; and Pearce and amount being still invested, and immense good has The lodge was opened in due form, and the minutes of Institution , Newsham, Asst. Sojs. The M.E.Z., in the name of the the previous meeting were read and confirmed. The lodge done locally by means of this excellent chapter, presented a P.Z.'s jewel to Comp. Mclnerny, the was opened in the Second Degree, and Bro. Sceng, having as respects, grants, annuities, and educational gifts. retiring M.E.Z.,,for his services t*> the chapter during his answered the usual questions, was entrusted. The lodge Comp. Chirgwin was a P.Z. of the Cornubian Royal yearof (office, and Comp. Mclnerny briefly returned thanks. was opened in the Third Degree, and the ceremony of Arch Chapter,- No. 331, Truro ; one of the founders, The companions afterwards sat down to an excellent raising was rehearsed, Bro . Steng being the candidate. with Bro. Hughan (the first W.M.), of the Fortitude banquet at the Freemasons' Tavern, Comp. Gardiner pre- The lodge was resumed in the First Degree, and Bro. Gale, Mark Lodge, No. 78, in 1865, and was the first S.W., siding, supported by Comps. Molony and Pugh. There having answered the usual questions, was entrusted. The succeeding as W.M. in 1867. His support in establish- were also present : Comps. Cook, Betts, Howe, Benstead , lodge was resumed in the Second Degree, and the ceremony ing the Mark in Cornwall was so thorough and hearty Wood, Meir, McGill , Iqqulden , Simpson, and Williamson. of passing was rehearsed , Bro. Gale being the candidate. the Visitors : Comps. White, P.Z. ; Chapman, P.Z. ; that he was soon promoted to the highest honour 907 907 Bro. Malham vacated the chair in favour of Bro. O'Dea. Prov. Ensoll, M.E.Z. 907; Cheesman, M.E.Z. 1604; and Gordon, Bro. Malham rehearsed the installation ceremony, and the Prov. Grand Master could bestow, being Dep. P.Z. King's Arms Chapter. brethren saluted the chair in the Three Degrees. The Grand Master from 1879 to his decease. His presence After the usual loyal and Masonic toasts had been duly W.M. invested his officers. Bro. Malham resumed the and advice will be much missed by Sir Charles B. honoured, the remainder of the evening was devoted to chair and rose for the usual times, and the lodge was closed G. Sawle, Bart., the respected Prov. Grand Master. song and recitation. in perfect harmony. Bro. Chirgwin was also a Knight Templar and Rose STAFFORD. Croix Mason, but his chief Masonic work was done in STAR CHAPTER (No. 1275). — The usual weekly connection with Craft and Mark Masonry and the Chartley meetingof the above was held at the Stirling Castle Royal Chapter of Fortitude Hotel, Benevolent Fund of the province and he was a life (No. 726).—The annual convocation of this chapter was Church-street, Camberwell, on Friday, the 7th inst., , held in the Chapter Room , Swan Hotel, on Wednesday when there were present : Comps. F. Hilton, P.Z., governor of the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys. afternoon, the 5th instant. Comps. Lieut.-Col. Bindley, G. A.G.D.C, Preceptor, M.E.Z. ; Cope, H. ; Loader, J. ; The funeral took place on Friday, at the St. Mary's Supt. ; J. F. Pepper, Prov. G.H. ; and Ulackshaw, P.P. C. H. Stone, S.E. ; Lewis, S.N. ; Stone, P.S. ; Burial Ground, Truro, and was attended by a large G. Soj. ; and many other companions were present. The Dawson, Salmon, Braik, Vincent, Cornford , Pullen , number of the leading professional and commercial in- usual business was transacted, and the following com- Coombs, Wilkinson, Osterstock, Addington , Lightfoot , habitants from different parts of the county. The panions were invested as office bearers for the ensuing and Telling .' t0 year : Comps. F. Taylor, Prov. G.D.C, Masonic body was represented by the R.W. the P M.E.Z. (re- The minutes of the previous convocation were read and as well^j elected) ; C J. Nevitt, H.; I. Ashmore, J.; W. I. confirmed. The ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed , Grand Master, the Earl (A Mount Edgcumbe, Massey, S.E. ; G. Wormal , S.N. ; H. Thorn, P.P.G.M., Comp. Cornford personating the candidate. Comp. Wm. as by the members of the Fortitude Lorlge, No. 131, ?' Treas.; J. T. Marson , P.S. ; S. Wickham Jones, ist Vincent, P.Z. and S.E. 1339, was elected a joining which deceased was the senior Past Master ; the Phcenix A.S.; J. Hackett, 2nd A.S. ; G. Buttery, D. of C ; P, member. Comp. Cope was elected M.E.Z. for the hext Lodge, No. 331, and brethren from all parts of the Bridgwood, Stwd. ; and G. T. Hebbert, Janitor. meeting. Very deep sympathy was expressed with Comp. county. in I The badge and chain , of office subscribed for by the. I ^ir. ptuart, KniH took part on M^nd^v thg c^renjppy , . '.inhabitants of the. Ward of l?ort«oljeji will be! presented to bttendiAg'tbe opening-of itheobnfirehte ths Cal^ihcTruttt'l Mr! Alderman , and Sherifjf7elect '.iJa!S.ueI fl'tf JJ[!u?sij(^.'ey,ej^ 'j Society.are holdjog in the Pubh'c. Hall af Prpston, ( , , . -.; ' ' ing next.; ! . . 1., . . .: .. '. ., ' .; ... . '':, , ;. .., ' ' ,,, . ,":: A;' - '' ,' i '!.„: . WB&fmtamm *\' W )2D^bi«W ^^ ^&l ; i The Grand Lodge of Colorado has made the suggestion ! Bro. Harry ,S, Foster, JVl.P ., , and . Mrs. Fritter. ,'have centerinia) of the death of Bro. ' ' [that the GeorafdiWasbirii'tohi ' 1 returned tp towh from Switzerland,. 'Mrs-,' Foster has gr.e.atfjf \ DeeerhberAth. ^gg. be celebrated at Mount-Vern 'oti by: 1 BW ral TOSPai benefited bv the water cure at Hdnib.ure,,and by hensubsie,,! " ¦ , ¦ ¦ National Maisonicmemorial exercises. Thfe idea his rW4t ' que'nt sfayinrthe Alps; < , -.- < , CM ' ' . .n -itf , , . •:. .• ' .' . !., ,.!,a i with considerable favour, and it is riot ' improbable' that' it ' Lord Rothschild has contributed 100 guineas towards the Sir ' ' ,,, required by the Royal Hospital for Diseases of the Maipr-Genera^ .Henry. Ewart, Equerry to ttie yieen, • may be carried out. £2000 ^ , a, Che^,'in the City-road.; and Lady Evelyn ,Ewart gave treat to:, the , Qiieenlsi The annual meeting of Pitman 's Metropolitan. AA servants employed • in the Royal . Mews at Buckingham School of Her Majesty has placed. Abergeldie Castle, near Bal- ; Shorthand will be held on Tuesday, 25th inst., at the¦-, Paldce and their wives and children. The party 'wert Holborn Town Hall,,Gray's-inn-road. The various m ; moral, at the disposa l of Bro. Lord and Lady Carrington conveyed by the London, Chatham , and Dover Railway to )n!ey for the next few weeks. * Gravesend , the outing including admission to Rosher' prizes, medals, and first-class certificates won by members, " vilfe of the schools at the Society of Arts and pther examinations . On condition that in addition is raised before tVe Gardens and tea. ..,,,A ; - . - ¦ :..,. „ ,i. . jC-Jooo ' -. during 1S04 will ,be presented on the occasion by the; Lprd' .s end of September, a sum of ,f 1000 has been promised by The winter session of the Charterhouse Science and Art Mayor. The chair will be taken. ; by Sir Henry ,Wood , ) an anonvmous friend of sailors in aid of the general fund of Schools and Literary Institute will commence on tK ,e,,29th M.A., arid it is exoected that Sir Isaac Pitman will also be" the Missions to Seamen. Half the amount has already been inst., under the presidency of the Rev. Henry. Swann, M.A. present.. The distribution will be followed by a concert. ' , raised. During the late session upwards of 1100 students availed It is announced from Milan, in the Vossische Zeitungi themselves of the privileges afforded by this institution , and A* considerable difficulty, it seems, is still , experienced in ¦ that the Emperor William has sent Queen Margherita 3 of this number nearly 950 presented themselves for exami- inducing native ladies of the h igher classes in India,'to enter/ cantata, of which the words, as well as the music, were nation, and were successful in obtaining a large number of uoon a medical , career : students of. the hospital assistant ! Composed by himself. The personal ! and intellectual certificates awarded by the Science and Art Department, class who possess a sufficientl y high primary education have qualities of the Queen are .the subject of the cantata. 1 South Kensington. been readily obtained in fair numbers in mnst Provinces,. except in the North West and the Punj ab. With The annual fete given by the Queen to the tenantry and Sir William Walrond has disposed of a considerable regard to estate, medical tuition , besides training students , at , the. Medical labourers on the Osborne estate took place on Thursday portion of his N-'wcourt Devonshire, including the Colleee and schools at Bombay, Calcutta. Madras, afternoon. Dinner was laid in the carriage department of mansion, for £0480. Valuable estates continue to be Lahore,' and Asrra, classes have been formed at Cuttack,.Lucknow, the Royal stables, and the toast to the memory of the late opened out in Surrey for building purposes. During the Allahabad, Rangoon, Nagpur, and Benares. Prince Concert was as usual drunk in silence. Mr. Andrew present week two extensive properties have been broueht Blake, her Majesty's steward at Osborne, presided. under the hammer, the first being Apps Court, near VENETIAN FETE AT W ORTHING .—On Thursday night Hampton Court, on Monday, and the other the Claremont Liverpool is determined and deserves to retain the a highly successful spectacle on the sea was carried out at Park Estate, w hich was sold piecemeal on Thursday. The Worthing. The pier and pavilion were brilliantly illumi- American traffic. Not only are the facilities nf special latter is situated on elevated ground overlooking Claremont tenders in advance of the special train to carry those stay- nated, and both were crowded during the entire evening. - Palace the residence of the Duchess of Albany. The A striking feature was the illuminated procession of. boats. ing at the Adelphi and other hotels to the giant steamers, adjacent land has recently been acquired by the Q een. growing in appreciation, but the entertainments provided Prizes were offered for the best decorated craft, and were 1 for American visitors en passa nt vie with London or any The rehearsals for the Birmingham Festival take place at presented to the successful competitors bv Mr. Oscar ' continental city. ?ueeri's Hall, London, from Monday week to the following Wilde, who has been making a lengthened stay in the ' town. In a short address at the termination of the pro- Tbe Queen of IPortuga), hursday. The full rehearsals at Birmingham will be held eldest daughter of the late on the 29th instant and October ist, and in all probability ceedings Mr. Oscar Wilde expressed himself delighted Comte de Paris, concluded her visit to England on Thurs- the latter date will be chosen for " King Saul." In Dr. with the town and its beautiful surroundings, and in day. The Due d'Orleans went to Charing Cross to take describing the boat procession, said he had never seen leave of her Majesty, Hubert Parry s new oratorio, which is now in the printer's who staSpain , has a couple of tenor solos besides the prayer in the and a number of distinguished French- Bivouac Scene, and the love duet with Michal, a part to be crowded audience. men who attended the funeral of the deceased prince, also undertaken by Miss Anna Williams. returned in the course of the day to the Continent. Connecticut has a flourishing " Veteran Association," The Duke of York arrived at Aberdeen on Thursday composed of breth ren who never weary in well doing. Jusl The Prince of Wales returned to town from Homburg, morning from London on his way to Balmoral. The Duke now the Association is_ giving both moral and material aid travelling by way of Calais and Dover. From the English travelled by the East Coast Express, which passed through to the movement which has been undertaken to erect a port his Royal Highness proceeded by special train to Edinb u rgh live minutes late, but completed its northward monument to Elder Atwel l, a former member of the Veteran Charing-rross, and thence drove to Marlborough House. journey one minute before time. On arrival at the terminus Association who officiated as its Chaplain. He was a In the afternoon the Due d'Oporto and Prince Philip of breakfast was served in the Royal saloon. There were a zealous Mason of the olden time and wavered not in the Saxe-Coburg called on his Royal Highness, who returned number of spectators in the station . After breakfast the days of the Anti-M asonic storm,giving up his parish atone their visits, and likewise went to see the Due d'Orleins, the Duke, who was attended by Sir Charles Cust, stepped on time rather than renounce his connection with the organisa- Prince de Joinville, the Due d'Aumale, the Comte de the platform just as the West Coast Express steamed into tion then so fiercel y assailed. For fifteen years the faithfu l Caserta, the Duke of Aosta, the Comte de Turin , and the station from Euston, conveying Princess Henry of minister has lain in an unmarked grave. His daughter is Prince and Princess Hermann of Saxe-Weimar. Prussia. His Royal Highness proceeded to the Princess's denying hersel f almost the necessaries of life to save Drury Lane re-opens to-morrow (Saturday) with what carriage and entered into conversation with her for a few money to erect a monument to the memory of her honoured Sir Augustus Harris describes as a New Original Sporting minutes. The saloon occupied by Princess Henry was father. Connecticut craftsmen will now lend a hand in the and Spectacular Drama, entitled " The Derby, attached to the Duke's train, which left lor Ballater at five work, and its success is assured.—Freemasons ' Repository. " written by minutes past eight. Sir Augustus Harris, Mr. Cecil Raleigh, and Mr. Henry We notice several of our sister proceedings contain Hamilion. That it will fully answer to the description may Here is a Catholic picture of the British workman : references to the bull of the Pope against vfasonry. be taken for granted We , and as for this production an excep- " Father Luke Rivington read a paper on ' The Catholic regret that this feeling exists, and if ths P.jpe wis alto- nonally powerful company has been cast, we may confidently Truth Society.' He said the British workman was not so gether wise and innocent, he would use bitter discretion predict that another gigantic success is in store for the ignorant, bigoted, and stupid as he nnce was, these towards Mis*>ns. His idea of Christianity muit bs licking National Theatre. A synopsis of the scenes embraces : A characteristics having been superseded by pure indifference in a knowledge of its es«entiil featu-es Ball , wh :n h*. says , The Law Courts, Tatersalls. and The Derby ! in and readiness to avail himself particularl y of the sophisms Masonry is antagonistic to it. Such is not the case : nor which latter effort it is said that Druriolanus will o'ertop of Socialists and the snares of the Masonic body, with the himself. is Masonry antagonistic to religion. It makes no war on glorification of natural religion and ineradicable antipathy Catholicism, nor on the faith of any bod y of worshiopers. The Great Western Railway Company announce that the to the Catholic religion." If this picture were a true one, When any church, or head of a church, so far forgets last of the weekly excursion'; will leave Paddington Station it would indeed be discouraging to Cardinal Vaughan. But itself as to undermine or make war on Masonry, it must on Saturday, September 29th, for the Channel Islands by it is a little highly-coloured. Masonry seems to be a red expect a resistance of some sort, even if it is mide in 'he short sea route via Weymouth, for Shrewsbury, Borth, rag to Roman Catholics, but we fancy the British work- Charity. Masonry has no war to wage, nor will she stain Aberystwyth, Bala , Dolgelly, Barmouth , Rhyl , Llandudno, man takes it quietly whether for good or evil. And does her ermine to accomplish her ends. Whenever she shall Conway, Bangor, Carnarvon , and others stations in North he hate the Catholic religion ? Some classes of the com- become so aggressive as to be unbearable : whenever she Wales, and for Weston-super-Mare, Minehea d , llfra- munity do, hut the workman is a tolerant man in such shall weave a web of lies around those she would slander; combe, Exeter, Dawlish, Teignmouth , Torquay, Plymouth , matters. And above all, where has he been heard glorif y- whenever she finds no Christianity outside her lodge room,; Falmouth , St. Ives, ing natural religion ? It is not the workman who reads whenever she persists in " harping upon Penzance, Trowbridge, Frome, Wells, Robert Elsmere " doctrines " of teovil, Brid port, Dorchester, Weymouth , and other places " , or is troubled in his soul concerning other religious or benevolent bodies to bring them into dis- in the West of England and Weymouth Districts. miracles and dogma.— Westminster Gazette. repute among her votaries, then will her mitre bs dethroned and dragged in the dust of superstition and PARIS SALONS ,—The annual exhibition of selected The official requiem mass in memory of the late Comte unchiritable- Paintings from the Two Salons will open on Saturday, the de Paris will take place in the Church of the Annunciation , ness. There are Catholic Mas ins whom other Masons 15'h inst., Little George-street, Portman-square, on Wednesday next, esteem, who tike no part in this p>rsecuti in. Th *y do at the Continental Gallery, Bond-street . The know that there is no ground for it. exhibits include Benjamin Constant's "Portrait of M. de at 11 o'clock. It was here that the deceased Prince — Voice of Masonry. Hlowitz (Paris received his first communion , at the age of 10, the Correspondent of The Times)," Beroud's The Freemasons ' Repository, published in Providence , Artistes de la Comedie Fran caise." Iohn Brett 's f A.R.A^ celebrant on that occasion being the late Cardinal Wise- 1 earl man. The Due d'Orleins, R.I., says : '* Masonic lodges in Great Britain are charac- y Summer," Lady Butler 's " Review of the Camel the widowed Comtesse de terised by more of sociability than prevails in this country. Lorps at Cairo," Clairin's " Last Mass" Roussin's Paris, and the other members of the family will be rep re- sented, A much larger amount is expended per cabita for refresh- Hamlet and Laertes," and works bv Besnard , Duez , while it is understood that one of the English ments by the average English lodge than by the rler Si Roman Catholic Bishops will be in attendance on behalf of average r," > gnorini, Philippoteaux, Frappa , Comerre, America n lodge. Just now a paper printed in Liv rpool, "encker, Benner, Montenard, Perrer, Moutte, Girarder, Cardinal Vaughan. Ihe Lord Mayor and Coiporation of the 1 ity of London have been invited , and will attend in Eng., has made a severe arrai gnment of Freemasonry in general, and of one of the Liverpool Masonic lodges in T HE U civic state. The musical service will exactly correspond . NOBSTRUSIYE M EMBER .—YOU have him , and he to that which was recently used at the Cathedral of Not re particular, because of what is alleged to be an undue ex- Ban important factor in the lodge. While he doss not penditure for ' refreshments.' It charges that the lodge say much Dame in Paris in memory of the deceased Prince. The , and could not make a speech if called upon , yet golden chalice encrusted with diamonds, which Louis disburses more money in provisions m ide for the inner man e is a thinker, and when work is fo be done, he is always —the entertainment of its new members—than it does in 0 be Phili ppe presented to the ch u rch, will be used on this relied upon. Put him upon a committee of inquiry, occasion. benevolence. Because of this f ict the criticil editor says aiu his work will be faithfull y performed. Visiting the very hard things of the l.xige and of the Mas »nic organisa- <*, or r.lieving the distressed , how effective his ministra- Following the lead of many well-known public enter- tion. The London Freemason , in noticing the tirade of the seenls t° know what to do, when and ho** to tainers whose dramatic and musical instincts were too Liverpool paper, pertinently says : ' Djubtless it look* up in do Y A strong to permit them to pursue the more prosaic work of ivh' a " ann 'verEary or entertainment of the lodge, the Masonic Orde r as a benefit society, or, it may be, a kind t w name does not appear on the p rogramme as one the ordinary mortal, Bro. Wm. A. Baskcomb, late Chief of Charity Organisation Society, whose funds are to be of th s Clerk to his Royal Highness the Prince of Wales ali 'lv P,eakers or singers, whose eloquence or musical , has devoted to almsgiving and nothing else. B jt the sooner it uuilies elicits the plaudits of the brethren , yet he (though formed a company under the title of " Ihe Koyal St. disabuses its mind of this idea , the b etter. Charity , in the s prominent) is as impor tant as they, for the floral James's Singers and Players, for drawng-room, City and sense of almsgiving, is only a subordinate part of Masonry, nS Masonic dinners , and oiher entertainments. Bro. lia.k- lab ° ' so i""011 a Master Gordon Victor Baskcomb, who, although only live a Masonic lodge needs to sWlri1 1 wh"le the latter is seen and not heard, he exercise special carefulness that . * n°ne. the less appreciated. —Keystone. years of age, has also di-tinguisheii himse f in a dance and it does not fall to the level of a mere club—that it does n it variety entertainment. Bro. Baskcomo is a well - known make too much ot sociability and good cheer. Let modera- "ii -A" '"•"'Km*'! ?—So fur cvcrvimo ailmils lhat iK-M is '""'f 1|. member ot the Diurv Lane Lodge, and we havc no douDt w ''1.' 1 ¦ ''*•' "*'«• l-'nivcrsal VrimililiiH ,' |>rc-v.-iils. Hut tion be thu rule in the furnishing of refreshment. I'ne 'l'iii-u- ¦'. I that in the coming season many lodges "ii r-d. ' .""I'e l"r I II-IU T limes let us no: forget that m are will he glad tu members of a M asonic lodjje may not improperly tike M>n" « t ./, ,.; n", ' ,1"';lsl"'<*'» I'l.'inu- for lln- trouble. "iVrtainlv avail themselves ot his services should they contemplate dinner or supper together after the transac;ion of the ' ,KI 1' Wl!,.r .. ' , ' '> "i>l> less cause fur uriimhlinc if vve loud having any sp.-ciill y good entertainments. Ihe list if business that has called them together; bue the eating and ¦ ¦ K ' lr ¦ illiiej ,'." '"-'i'llli. Niilliiii K niilits one fur wiirk sii iniu-li arti.-t s comprising *' e Koyal Sr. Ja*mss Singers and drinking should be regarded as an accessory, not the A tA' ti ''" w,i;" wc an- wiinl to call minor complaints Playeis, is a :o i _; one, ss *. J/.-i))|ii/v and contains tne nanus ot many principal thin __f. E«cept on special occ isions it wou 'd seem lHi-1, 1 ,..,. ] ' '"'"I'll ill Hollowav 's fills and Oint- well-known favourites, hut parties of lour, six , or ei ght , '""i lili- 'V ' ""' •'",s »f ellcciiiiKa spei-ilv eurc for all such w.se to provide but.li ght refreshments ; and on all occasions s 'c can be arrange d for, and all particulars can be obtained "'"M-lvi.l.« ?'., SI'""I<1 I"-' foolish inileeil if vve nc^li-dcil loavail when brethien convene under Masonic auspices, the bjtter -s 01 lliei,,. trorn Bro. Baskcomb, 5, Tol(;art.i-road, Wes, Kensington. rule would be to exclude intoxicants. " (METROPOLITAN) LODGES AND CHAPTERS OF I NSTRUCTION . , SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 22. MASONIC MEETINGS Beaconsfield, Chequers Hotel, High-street, Walthamstow, at 8. CRAFT LODGES. Hall, Bow-road, at 8. For the week ending Saturday, September 22 , 1894 Bromley St. Leonard, Bromley Vestry 1679, Henry Muggeridge, Anderton's Hotel. Great Swan-alley, Moorgate-street, Confidence, Swan's Nest, 3472, Walthamstow, Chequer's Hotel. E.C, at 7. „ R OVAL ARCH CHAPTERS. The Editor will bc glad to receive notice from Secretaries for Crays Valley, National School-room , St. Mary Cray, at 8. Craft Lodges, Royal Arch Chapters, Mark Lodges, Rose Croix Dalhousie, Lord Stanley, Paragon-road, Marc-street, Hackney. 8. 176 , Caveac, Albion Tavern. lace Chapters, Preceptories, Conclaves, &c, of any change in p , Doric, Moorgate Tavern , Moorgate-street, at 8. 1622, Rose, Surrey Masonic Hall. day, or month of meeting. Duke of Albany, Masons' Arms, 169, Battersea-park-road , at 8. Dnke of Connaught, Royal Edward Hotel, Triangle, Hackney, 8. SEPTEMBER 15. Fidelity, Alfred Tavern , Roman-road, Barnsbury, N., at 8. MASONIC MEETINGS (PROVINC IAL) SATURDAY, Gallery, Press Club, Wine Office-court , Fleet-street, at 7. . CRAFT LODGE S. Guelph, Plough and Harrow, Leytonstonc-road, E., at 8. For the week ending Saturday, September 22, 1894. Co., Blacks- 1239, Sphinx , Surrey Masonic Hall. Hammersmith, Board Room, Bath and Wash-house 1767, Kensington , Ladbroke Hall, Notting Hill. road, Hammersmith, at 7, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 17. 2308, Viator, Anderton's Hotel. Langthorne, Angel Hotel, Ilford, at 8. La Tolerance, Frascati Restaurant, 32, Oxford-street, at 8. CRAFT LODGES . Croston 986 North Shields 23 17 LODGE S AND CHAPTER S OF INSTR UCTION . John-street, Mayfair, at 8. Gravesend ... 77 Heaton Norris 1030 Duffield 2425 Londesborough, Berkeley Arms, ... Alexandra Palace, Station Hotel, Camberwell New-road, at 7.30. London Scottish Rifles, Albert Hotel, Victoria-street, S.W., 8.30. N. Walsham... ro2 Horsham ... rr^r Manchester 248* Chiswick, Windsor Castle Hot., King-st., Hammersmith, at 7.30. Merchant Navy, Town Hall, Limehouse, at 7.30. Warwick ... 284 Sherborne ... 116S R.A. CHAPTERS. ; Duke of Connaught, The Lord Stanley, Paragon-road , Hackney, Mitcham, Vestry Hall, Mitcham, at 8. Bradford 302 Yatton 1199 Cardiff 35 Mount Lebanon, Half-Moon Hotel , Borough, at 8.30. Hebden Bridge 307 Dover 1208 Hastings 40 Ebury, Grapes Tavern , 123, High-street, Borough, S.E., at8. New Concord, Jolly Farmers, Southgate-road, N., at 8. Whitby 312 Plymouth ... 1255 Sheffield rjo Eccleston , Windsor Castle Restaurant, Victoria Station, S.W. Panmure, Balham Hotel, Balham, at 7.30. Kidderminster 377 Bradford-on- Wakefield ... 154 Finsbury Park, Cock Tavern , at 8. Plucknett, Bald-faced Stag, East Finchley, at 7.45. Uxbridge ... 382 Avon ... 1271 Swansea 237, King Harold , Pour Swans, Waltham Cross, at 7. Prosperity, Old Parr's Head, Knightrider-street, Doctors Com- Halesworth ... 388 Northallerton.. 1337 Boston 272 Manchester. Old King's Head, Euston-road, at 8. mons, at 1. Gateshead ... 424 Dawlish t443 Blackburn ... 34$ Percy, jolly Farmers, Southgate-road, N-.„at 8. Pythagorean, Portland Hotel, Greenwich, at 8. Kettering ... 455 Mold 1447 Goole 458 Star, Dover Castle, Broadway, Deptford, h.E., at 7. Ravensboume, Rising Sun , Rushey Green , Catford, at 8. Stamford Baron 466 Liverpool ... 1502 Handsworth ... 482 Urban, Freemasons' Hall. . Royal Jubilee, the Crown, Lambeth-road, S.E., at 8. Stokesley ... 543 Castleford ... 1542 Ashby-de-la. Vitruvian , Duke of Albany Hotel, Kitto-road, St. Katherme s- Royal Oak, Lord Clyde, Wotton-road , Deptford, at 8. Thrapston ... 607 Woking 1564 Zonch ... 770 park, Hatcham, S.U., at 7.30. St. Leonard, Prince of Wales Hotel , Bishop's-rd., Victoria Pk., 8. Chacewater ... figg Gorleston ... i63r MARK LODGES. Mount Sinai Chapter , Red Lion Hotel , 14, King-st., Regent-st., Southgate, Railway Hotel, New Southgate, at 8. Chester 721 Rhyl J674 South Molton.. 9 \V., at 8. Strong Man , Blue Anchor, 164, Fenchurch-street, E.C, at 6.30. Dewsbury ... 827 Henley 189s Lincoln 117 Temperance-in-the-East, Greenwich Pensioner, Bow-lane, Poplar, Wolverton ... 840 Nottingham ... 1909 Grimsby...... 188 MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 17. at7.3o. . < . 1 . . . _ . .., Whitehaven ... 872 Maldon 1977 Wilmington ... 322 CRAFT LODGES. United Mariners, Duke of Albany- Hotel, Kitto-road, Nunhead. Tewkesbury ... 900 Leicester 208 1 Rhyl 324 Hope Tavern , Stanhope-st., Euston-road, at 8. Birmingham ... 925 Liverpool ... 2114 Northwich ... 327 720, Panmure, Balham Hotel. United Strength, Wanderers Victoria Mansions Restaurant, Victoria-street, S.W., Sutton. Bridge 8s Bournemouth!.. 2208 Ashbourne ... 353 901, City of London , Guildhall Tavern. , 9 Cafe Royal. at 7.30. • Great Crosby... 2289 2060, La France, 's-street W.C, at 7. Warrant Officers, 35, St. Martin , , LODGES or I NSTRUCTION . LODGES AND CHAPTERS OF I NSTRUCTION. 112, Queen's-road , Bayswater, 8. Westbourne, The Prince Alfred , Exeter Spalding 46 Mossley rai8 Aldersgate-street, at 6.30. ' Fleet-street, at 8. 39 9 Carnarvon , Manchester Hotel , Whittington, Red Lion, Poppin s-conrt, Old Brompton Liverpool ... 823 Leeds 1221 at 8. Shepherd's Bush, W„ at 8. 184 Coborn, Eagle Hotel , Snaresbrook, Andrew Chapter , Bush Hotel, Norwich 213 Whitehaven ... 872 Old Brompton Gutter-lane at 0.30. ' Piccadilly, W., at 8. 1424 Cripplegate, Goldsmiths' Arms, , Domatic Chapter , St. fames s Restaurant, Taunton 261 Saltash 107 : Canterbury ... Tottenham, at 8. , Pancras-road, King s Cross, 8. 1449 Eleanor, Rose and Crown, High Cross, Camden Mark Lodge, Earl Russell, Pembroke Dock 378 Newton Abbott 1138 Landport 1776 Friars, The White Horse, 94, White Horse-lane, Mile End-rd., E., at 8 TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18. de Park, Prince of Wales Hotel, Eastbournc-terr., Bishop's-rd., THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 20. Hy CRAFT LODGES. Alfrcton ...... 1028 Liverpool Paddington at 8. House Committee Girls' School, at 4.30. ... 2315 , Burnley 126 Sheerness ... 1089 Stroud Kingsland, Cock Tavern, Highbury, N., at 8.30. 2407 CRAFT LODG E S. Barrow-iri-Fur- R.A. CHAPTERS. Marquess of Ripon , Lord Stanley, Paragon-road, Mare-st., at 8. Norwich 213 Moorgate Tavern , 15, Finsbury-pavement, at 7.30. 8r3, New Concord, Guildhall Tavern. Nantwich ... 293 ness...... 122S Bath _j r Metropolitan, Blandford ... 1266 Sunderland ... Gauden Hotel, Clapham, S.W., at 7.30. 1227, Upton , Three Nuns, Aldgate. Pembroke Dock 378 80 Neptune, Hotel Perseverance, Old Parr's Head, Doctors-commons, B.C., at 7. I32r , Emblematic, Bridge House . Bangor 384 Seacombe ... 1276 Preston 31^ Rose of Denmark, L. & S.W.R. Institute, Wandsworth-rd., 7.30. 1365, Clapton , Great Eastern Hotel. Wareham ... 386 Old Brompton 1424 Wolverhampton 419 Royal Arthur, Prince of Wales Hotel (opposite Wimbledon Rail- 1613, Cripplegate, Albion Tavern . Halifax 448 Newcastle ... 1427 Salisbury ... 595 ' Hall. Ilklcy 1522 T way Station), at 7.30. 1623, West'Smithfield, Freemasons Croydon 452 ywardreatli... 1151 Royal Commemoration, Railway Hotel , Putney, at 8. 1716, All Saints, Offices of Board ot Works, Poplar. Ventnor, I.W. 551 Birmingham... 1551 Sudbury 1224 Liverpool ... MARK St. 's Union , St. James's Restaurant (Piccadilly entrance) Stourport ... 560 1570 LODGES. James ROYAL ARCH CHAPTER . Burton.on- St. Luke's, Victoria Tavern , Gertrude-street, Chelsea, at 8. Cheadle 1587 Plymouth ... 66 Albion , Ship and Turtle Tavern. Buckingham... St. Mark's, Surrey Masonic Hall, Camberwell New-road. 9, Trent ... 624 1787 Weymouth ... 116 ,... St. Michael's, Norland Arms, Addison-rd. North, Uxbridge-rd., 8. MA R K LODGE. Dukinfield ... 830 Skegness 1893 Watford 241 Tavern Fenchurch-street, at 8. Jersey 958 Surbiton 2146 Keswick 452 Sincerity, Railway , 357, Chiswick, Star and Garter, Kew Bridge. Stockwell, White Hart, Abchurch-lanc, E.C, at 0. St. Day 1006 Ncwton-le- ODGES AND HAPTERS NSTRUCTION. Willows ... Tysscn-Amherst, Amherst Club, Amherst-road , Hackney, 2nd , L C or I 2IS5 and 4th Mon., at 8. „,,., ' Belgrave, Albion Tavern, Russell-street, Covent Garden , at 8. LODGES or INSTRUCTION . United Military, Earl of Chatham, Thomas-st., Woolwich, at 7.30 Burdett-Coutts, Swan Tavern , New Bethnal Green-road , at 8. Birmingham ... 74 Maryport ... 371 Stockton 940 Upper Norwood, White Hart Hot., Church-rd., Upper Norwood, 8. , Burgoyne, Coach and H orses, 348, Clapham-road, S.W., at 7.30. Whitehaven ... 119 Broadstairs ... 429 Bradford 974 Upton , Thrce Nuns Hotel, Aldgate, E., at 8. Covent Garden. Cri terion, Piccadilly, at 8. Weymouth ... 170 Halifax 448 Wrexham ... 1336 Walthamstow, The Chequers, High-street, Walthamstow, at 8. Creaton , Bush Hotel, Shepherd's Bush, W., at 8. Batley 264 Croydon 463 Bootle 1473 Wellington, White Swan Hotel, High-street, Deptford , at 8. Crescent, King's Head Hotel, Twickenham, at 8.30. Bacup 286 Aylesbury ... 591 Huddersneld... 1783 Zetland, York and Albanv, Park-street, Regent's Park, at 8. Derbv Allcroft, Midland Grand Hotel , at 8. Crewkerne ... 814 Doric Chapter , Duke's Head, 79, Whitechapel-road, at 6. Duke of Edinburgh, Eastern Hotel, Commcrqial-road, Limehouse, Hope Chapter, Globe Tavern , lioyal Hill , Greenwich , at 8. li., at 7.30. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19. ' Wood Green, N., at 8. Feltham. Lewis Chapter , King s Arms Hotel , Elliot, Railway Hotel, CRAFT LODGE S. Whitfield ... Gosport 2153 lebone at 8. 934 Harrow, Waterloo Arms, High-street, Mary , Chatham 20 Birmingham ... 938 Farnborough... 2203 h-road Tottenham TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18. High Cross, Coach and Horses, Hig , , at 8. I'enzance ... 121 Fleetwood ... 950 E. Stonehouse 2258 Highgate, Falkland Arms, Falkland-road, N.W., at 8. Canterbury ... at ' Poole ...... 137 972 Thorne 2259 Board of General Purposes, 4. ' Hornsey, White Hart Masonic Rooms, Lewisham, S.E., at 8. Wigan 178 Driffield 1040 Sutton-in-Ash- High-street Deptford , at 8. CRAFT LODG ES . Justice, Brown Bear, , Scarborough ... 200 Kirkdale 1086 field 2443 Norton Folgate, at 8. Kent, King and Queen , Bolton 221 Torpoint 1136 R.A. CHAPTER S . 704, Camden, Anderton's Hotel. ' Piccadill at 8. ; Montefiore, St. James s Restaurant, y, Guernsey ... 243 Manchester ... 1161 Winchester ... 76 8«7, St. Mark 's, Surrey Masonic Hall. Southwark at Hall Bow-road Perfect Ashlar, Bridge House Hotel, , 7. Cheltenham ... 246 Ilkcstone 1179 Burnley ...... ti6 i8o< , Bromley St. Leonard , Vestry , . Acton at 8.15. Willesden. Priory, Berrymead Priory, , Taunton 261 Stoke Damarel 1212 Aylesbury ... 501 2045, Wharton , White Hart, White Hart Hotel Abchurch-lane, at 7.30. , Royal Albert , , Shepton Mallet 285 Brighouse ... 1301 Devizes 6(13 2191, Anglo-America n , Criterion Criterion Piccadill at 8.30. Royal Savoy, , y, Huddersficld... 290 Durham 1334 M A RK LODGE S. ROVAL ARCH CHA PTER S. St. John 's, Court House, Harlesden, N.W., at 7.30. Lewes 311 Lancaster ... 1353 Hyde ...... 31 ' Exmouth-st Stepney, at 8. Doric, Anderton 's Hotel. St. John s, Oueen Victoria Tavern, ,, Salford 325 Rawsbottom ... 1634 \Veston-super- 933, Islington at 8. 1604, Wanderers', Freemasons' Hall. Sir Hugh M yddelton, Star and Garter, Upper-st., , I pswich 376 Kingston ... 1638 Mare ... 102 Kennington at 8. Southern Star, Sir Sydney Smith, Chestcr-st., , Burslem 451 Ashton-under- Tiverton iS; LODG E S AND CHAPTE RS or I N STRUCTION . The Great Citv, M.H., Masons'-avenue, E.C, at 6.30. Openshaw . , 581 Lyne 1774 Haverfordwest Heme Hill S. E., at 8. " Crutched Friars E.C 397 Brixton , Prince Regent, Dulwich-road, , Tredegar, The Cheshire Cheese, , , at 7.30. Newport, Mon. 683 Oldham 1868 Liverpool ... 351 at 6. Earl of Chatham Thomas.street, Woolwich. Capper, City Arms, St. Mary Axe, Union Waterloo, , Liverpool . 823 Barmouth ... 1988 Ashford ... .„ 37H Clarence and Avondale, Masonic Hall, Leytonstone, E., at 8. Victoria Park, George Tavern , Broadway, Stratford, at 7.30. Hounslow ... 865 Con sett 2135 Constitutional , Bedford Hotel, Southampton Buildings, at 7. Chaucer Chapter , George Hotel , High-street, Borough, S.E., at 8. Chaucer, The Old White Hart, High-street, Borough, at 8. Clapton Chapter, Three Sisters Hotel, Hackney Downs, at 8. LODGES OF I NSTRUCTION*. Clarence, Midland Grand Hotel , St. Pancras Station, at 7.30. Industry Clmflrr, Prince Regent, Dulwich-road, Heme Hill, at 8. Chatham 20 Hav erfordwest 464 Manchester ... 1166 Corinthian, George Hotel , Cubitt Town , Poplar, at 8. North London Chapter , Cock Tavern, Highbury, at 8. Shrewsbury ... 117 Ventnor 551 Heme Bay ... 2099 Domatic, Surrey Masonic Hall , Camberwell New-road, at 5.30. Bingley 439 Newbury ... 574 Beckenham ... 2:66 Duke of Corn wall, Queen 's Arms, yueen-strect, Cheapside, at 7. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 21. Canterbury ... 972 Earl of Lathom, Joiner's Arms, Denmark Hill , S.E., at 8. ' School at 2.30. Egyptian, Salutation, Newgate-street, at 7. Hoard of Management Hoys , THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 20. Emblematic, St. James's Restaurant, Piccadilly, at 8. CRAFT LODGES . C R A FT LODGES . Runcorn 758 Sheffield 2:68 Church-street, Edmonton , at 8. Enlield, Rose and Crown , Rose of Denmark, The Horns Tavern. Bury 40 Derby , 803 Ashford 2305 Excelsior Commercial Dock Tavern , Plough-road , Rotherhithe, 8 975, Hurslcm Stockton 2 ' , 2346, Warrant Ollicers, Freemasons' Hall. 98 940 Southport ... .!-'. Faith, Victoria Mansions Restaurant, Victoria-street, S.W., at 8. Ringwood ... 132 Batley 971 Oldham 3341 Finsbury, The Bell Hotel, Old Bailey, at 7. A LLIED M A SONIC DE G RKK . Liverpool ... 203 Southend ... 1000 Minehead ... =39° Florence Nightingale, M. H., William-street, Woolwich, 2nd and Metropolitan (T.I.)i Mark Masons' Hall Haslingdcn ... 215 Portland 1037 R.A. CHAPTER S. 4th Tues., at 7.30. Jersey 245 Leeds 1042 Chichester ... 38 LODGE S AND CHAPTER S OF I N STRUCTION . Hendon , Railway Hotel , West Hampstead , N.W., at 8. Macclesfield ... 267 Battle 1184 Manchester ... :°4 Islington , Cock Tavern , Highbury, at 7.30. Albion , Swan's Nest, Great Swan-alley, K.C, at 7. Ashton-under- Creditor) 1332 Hull ... 150 Joppa , Boundary Tavern , Aldersgate-street, E.C, at 7.30. All Saints, Town Hall , Poplar, at 7.30. Lyne 2G8 Lincoln 1386 Beverley 294 Kensington, Scarsdale Arms, Edwardes-square, Kensington, at 8. Beacontree, Green Man , Leytonstone, at 8. I'nry 286 Liverpool ... 1393 Fareham 3°9 Mount Edgcumbe, Havelock Anns, Naylor-road , Asylum-road, Clapton, Great Eastern Hotel, Liverpool-street, E.C., at 7. Stock port ... 323 Oswestry ... 1432 Peterborough... 44: Peckham, at 8. Crusaders, Northampton Arms, Goswell-road, at 8.30. Stal ybridge ... 324 West Gorton... 1459 Bedford 54° Nelson , Star and Garter, Powis-strcet, Woolwich, at 8. Karl of Carnarvon, Elgin Hotel , Ladbroke-gravc, Notting-hill, 8. Blackburn ... 345 Lindley 1514 Middlesborough Oo! New Cross, Chester Arms, Albany-street, N.W., at 8. ICarl of Zetland, Royal Kdward Hotel , Triangle, Hackney, at 7. Whitworth ... 303 Prcstwich ... 1534 Tofts ...... 603 New Finsbury Park, Hornsey Wood Tav., Finsbury Park, at 8. Emulation, I'Yecmasons' Hall , at 6. Rochdale ... 367 Risca 1562 MARK LODGE S. Pilirrim (German language), Guildhall Tavern , Gresham-street, Euphrates, Green Man , Mansell-strect, Whitechapel, E., ate. Southampton .. 394 Newtown ... 1594 Bristol—Canynges E.C, ist and 3rd Tues., at 6.30. Gavel Club, Freemasons' Tavern , at 8. Bidcford 489 Landport 1776 Aldershot ... !' Prince Frederick William, Eagle Tavern , Clifton-road , Maida Harrow, Waterloo Arms, High-street, Marylebone, at 8. Leicester 523 Bri ghton 1821 Torquay i'i Vale, at 8. Henley, Thrce Crowns, North Woolwich, at 8. Glossop 625 Richmond, Station Hotel , Richmond , at 8.30. Kennington, Horns Tavern, Kennington I'ark , S,E., at 8. LODGE S OF I NSTRUCTION . Greenwich Hosp ital Schools, at 8. Fishmongers' Arms High-street Wood Green , at Royal Naval College, Lewis, , , 7.30. Canterbury ... 31 Leeds 289 ! < Frascati Restaurant Oxford-street, W. Private Rooms 206 Marc-street , Hackney, at 8. Sudburv '- Robert Hums, , Loyalty, , , Gravesend ... Uxbrid ge Romford 1437 Beaufort House Walham Green , S.W., at 7.30 Metropolitan (Victoria), Portugal Hotel Fleet-street, at 77 382 South Middlesex , , , 7. Batley 264 Maidstone ...... '951 Sir Garnet Wolseley, Rotherh i the New-road, at 8. 's Westminster Criterion Piccadilly, W., at8. J03 Hazel Grove Southwark, Queen , , Liverpool ... 1182 St. George's, New Cross Hall , at 8. Ranelagh , Six Hells, Queen-street, Hammersmith, W., at 8. St. Kew, Masonic Hall , Weston-super-Mare, at 8. Royal Standard, Caslle Tavern , 81, Holloway-road, at 8. FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 21. St. Leonard's, Bedford Hotel, Victoria Park-road, South Royal Alfred , Star and Garter, Kew Hridge, at 8, , Hackney, at 8. St. Ambrose, St. James's Restaurant, Piccadilly, at 8. CRAFT LODGES . Pendleton ... 1773 Rawtcnstall ... »M Wandsworth, St. Mark's School-room , Battersea Rise, S.W., at 8 St. James's, Gregorian Arms, Jamaica-road, S.E., at 8. Manchester ... 152 Chingford ... 2005 Huddersficld... 5" Green Dragon Stepney, at 8. Savage Club Savage Club Adel hi-terrace at 6. Levcnshulme.. 993 Clacton-on-Sea 2063 Wimborne ..• 6 " Yarborough, , , , p , . Camden hapter , The Moorgate, Moorgate-street , at 8. Selwyn, Montpelier Tavern , Choumert-road , Peckham, at 8. Market Manchester ... 2447 M A RK LODGES Chapter Ladbroke Hall N otting Hill, at 8. Masons' HaU Tavern Masons'-avenue at 6. Harborough 1330 R.A. CHAPTER S. Brislington ... Earl of Carnarvon , , Stability, , , "'J} Metropolitan Cnafler , White Hart, Abchurch-lane, at 6.30. Temperance, Railway Tavern , New Cross-road, at 8. Sale 1357 Norwich J2 Hull 3 Kintore Mark Lodge, Stirling Castle Hotel , Camberwell Green, The Abbey, The Town Hall, Westminster, 7.30 till 9.3°* LODGES OF I NSTRUCTION . , S.E., at 8. United Pilgrims, Surrey M.H., Camberwell New-road, at 7.30, Richmond ... 123 Keighley 265 Penistone ••• M" Woodgrange, Princess Alice Hotel , Forest Gate, E., at 8. Bristol 187 Leeds 306 Bristol — Province WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 19. Eastern Star Chapter, Hercules Tavern, Leadenhall-street, and , t Saltash 107 1 Board of Benevolence, at 5 precisely. and 4th Friday, at j. Hornsey Chapter , Prince of Wales Hotel , Eastbourne-terrace, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 22. CRAFT LODG E S . Hishop's-road, Paddington , W„ at 8. CRAFT LODGES, Kingston ... 1851 Hampton Court J»j Burdett-Coutts London Tavern, Lily of Richmond Chapter , Station Hotel, Richmond, at 8.30, 1278, . Chiselhurst ... 1531 Sutton 1982 Amcrsham ••• '" Corinthian, George Hotel Cubitt Town. Mount Sion Chanter , Royal Edward Hotel, Triangle, Hackney, 1382, , Harrow Station 2048 1624, Eccleston , Criterion. and and 4th Friday, at 7.30. 3241, Cordwainer Ward, Cannon.street Hotel. Pythagorean Chapter , Dover Castle, Broadway, Deptford, at 8, LODGE OF I NSTRUCTION . S26&, Ca tor, Public Hal), Beckenham, Star Chapter , Stirling Castle Hotel , Church-st., Camberwell, at 8. Birkenhead ... 478 MASONIC MEETINGS (METROPOLITAN) WEDNESDAY , SEPTEMBER 26. Eastern Star Chapter , Hercules Tavern , Leadenhall-street, 2nd C RAFT LODGES. and 4th Friday, at 7. For tliCjWcek ending Saturday, September 29, 1894 Hornsey Chapter , Prince of Wales Hotel, Eastbourne-terrace, I Prince Frederick William, Prasc.iti Restaurant. 7$3 Bishop's-road, Paddington, \V., at 8. Hi gh Cross, Seven Sisters' Hotel. 754, Lily of Richmond Chapter Station Hotel Richmond 898, Temperance-in-the-East, Assembly Rooms, Poplar. , , , at 8.30. Mount Sion Chapter Royal Edward Hotel le The Editor will be glad to receive notice from Secretaries for 105O , Victoria , Guildhall Tavern. , , Triang , Hackney, 2nd and 4th Friday, at 7.30. Lodges, Royal Arch Chapters, Mark Lodges, Rose Croix 1,160, Royal Arthur, Prince of Wales Hotel , Wimbledon. Craf Pythagorean Chapter , Dover Castle, Broadway, Deptford, at 8. Preceptories, Conclaves, &c, of any change in place 2332, Born' of Greenwich, Masonic Kooms. Chapters, , Star Chapter , Stirling Castle Hotel, Church-st., Camberwell, at 8. day, or montn of meeting. LODGES AND CHAPTERS OF INSTRUCTION. Beaconsfield , Chequers Hotel, High-street, Walthamstow, at 8. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 Bromley St. Leonard, Bromley Vestry Hall , Bow-road, at 8. .(No Meetings). SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 22. Confidence, Swan' s Nest, Great Swan-alley, Moorgate-street, CRAFT LODG E S. EX., at 7. Grays Valley, Henry .Muggeridge, Anderton 's Hotel. National School-room , St. Mary Cray, at 8. ¦ ¦ 6;g, Dalhousie ,,-2 Walthamstow, Chequer 's Hotel. , Lord Stanley, Paragon-road, Mare-street, Hackney. 8. MASONIC MEETINGS (PROVINCIAL) Doric, Moorgate Tavern, Moorgate-street, at 8. For the week ending Saturday, September 29, 1894. ROYAL A RCH CHAPTERS. Duke of Albany, Masons' Arms, 169, Battersea-park-road, at 8. Caveac, Albion Tavern. Duke of Connaught, Royal Edward Hotel , Triangle, Hackney, 8. ,;6 Fidelity, The following is a list of Towns in which AA Rose, Surrey Masonic Hall. Alfred Tavern, Roman-road, Barnsbury, N., at 8. the Lodges, &c, Gallery, Press Club, Wine Oilice-court, Fleet-street, at 7. whose numbers are appended , meet at the dates given. Further LODGE S AN D CHAPTER S OF I NSTRUCTION . Guelph, Plough and Harrow, Leyton stone-road , E., at 8. particulars of places of meeting, &c, of Craft Lodges and R.A. Palace, Station Hotel , Camberwell New-road, at 7.30. Hammersmith, Board Room, Bath and Wash-house Co., Blacks- Chapters will be found in "The Freemasons' Calendar," and Alexandra road Hammersmith those of Mark , Rose Croix, &c in "The , Windsor Castle Mot., King-st., Hammersmith, at 7.30. , , at 7. , Cosmopolitan Masonic Chiswick Langthorne Angel Hotel, Ilford at 8. Calendar," both published annually at thc oilice of The Freemason. of Connaught, Tlie Lord Stanley, Paragon-road, Hackney, , , Duke La Tolerance Frascati Restaurant, 32, Oxford-street, at 8. at 8. , Londesborough, Berkeley Arms, John-street, May fair, at 8. Eburv, Grapes Tavern , 123, High-street, Borough, S.E., at 8. MONDAY , SEPTEMBER 24. Windsor Castle Restaurant, Victoria Station, S.W. London Scottish Rides, Albert Hotel, Victoria-street, S.W., 8.30. Eccleston, CRAFT LODGE S. l'ontypool ... Park, Cock Tavern , at 8. Merchant Navy, Town Hall, Limehouse, at 7.30. 1258 Cnllington ... 557 Finsbury Mitcham Gateshead ... Liverpool Altrincham Harold, Four Swans, Waltham Cross, at 7. , Vestry Hall, Mitcham , at 8. 48 1325 ... 1045 King Mount Lebanon Half-Moon Hotel Boroug at Manchester ... 03 Okehnmpton... Penarth Manchester, Old King's Head, Euston-road , at 8. , , h, 8.30. 1753 1754 New Concord Farmers Southgate-road at 8. Warrington ... 148 York M ARK LODGES . loll y Farmers, Southgate-road, N., at 8. , Jolly , , N., 1991 Percy, Part mure Balham Hotel Balham at Winshill * Bristol 2257 Portsmouth Dover Castle, Broadway, Deptford , S.E., at 7. , , , 7.30. 353 ... 2 Star, Plncknett Bald-faced Stag, East Finchley, at Jersey 491 Manchester ... 2363 Devonport , Freemasons' Hall. , 7.45. , ... 64 Urban Prosperity, Old Parr's Head Kni htridcr-street Doctors Com- Callington ... Leicester 2429 Newport Mon. Vitruvian , Duke of Albany Hotel , Kitto-road, St. Katherine's- , g , 557 109 ' Tenbv R.A. CHAPTE RS . Preston Hatcham, S.E., at 7.30. mons, at 7. 1177 143 park, Micklehurst ... 1218 Leamington ... Sinai Chapter , Red Lion Hotel, 14, King-st., Regent-st, Pythagorean, Portland Hotel, Greenwich, at 8. 395 Lancaster ... 146 Mount Ravensboume Rising Sun , Rushey Green Catford , at 8. at 8. , , LODGES OF I NSTRUCTION . W., Royal the Crown Lambeth-road S.E., at 8. Jubilee, , , Old Brompton 18 Workington ... Canterbury Royal Oak Lord Cl de Wotton-road Deptford at 8. 4 962 ... 1449 , y , , , Norwich 213 Saltash 1071 Landport MONDAY , SEPTEMBER 24. St. Leonard Prince of Wales Hotel Bishop's-rd., Victoria Pk., 8. 1776 , , Liverpool ... 292 Ramsgate ... 1209 Walton-on- CRAFT LODGES. Southgate, Railway Hotel , New Southgate, at 8. Bradford 302 Mossley 1218 Naze Ship Tavern , Greenwich , Strong Man, Blue Anchor, 164, Fenchurch-street, E.G., at 6.30. 1799 J 6, Pvthagorca n , Liverpool ... 724 Leeds 1221 Has *. Retford... 1802 Tempera nee-in-thc-East Greenwich Pensioner Bow-lane, Poplar, iqo, Chaucer, Bridge House Hotel. , , Old Brompton 1424 1632 , Stuart, Surrey Masonic Hall. at 7.30. Nunhead. 174;, Farringdon Without, Holborn Viaduct Hotel. United Mariners, Dukeof Albany Hotel, Kitto-road, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25. lS:8, Shepherd's Bush, Bush Hotel. United Strength, Hone Tavern , Stanhope-st., Euston-road, at 8. Wanderers, Victoria Mansions Restaurant, Victoria-street, S.W., CRAFT LODGES. Maidenhead ... 1566 R.A. CHAPTERS . R OYAL A RCH C HAPTER . at 7.30. Hartford 299 Hatlield 1580 Durham 124 * Carlisle Brighton 1: 01, Eclectic, Freemasons Hall. Warrant Officers, 35, St. Martin 's-strect, W.C, at 7. 310 1636 Nottingham ... 411 Westbourne, The Prince'Alf red, 112 , Queen 's-road, Hayswatcr, 8. Stourbrid ge ... 564 Staindrop ... 1650 Chester 721 LODGES AND CHA PTER S OF I NSTR UCTION . Whittington , Red Lion, Poppiu 's-conrt, Fleet-street, at 8. Hol yhead ... 597 Liverpool ... 167s Cardiff 960 Carnarvon, Manchester Hotel, Aldersgate-street, at 6.30. Andrew Chapter , Bush Hotel, Shepherd's Bush, W., at 8. Norwich 043 Bognor 1726 Liverpool ... _3 George Hotel, Cubitt Town , Poplar, at 8. , Brid port 707 Aldershot ... 1971 Carmarthen ... 116 Thrce Sisters Hotel , Hackney Downs, at 8. " la ' s,,rrey Masonic Hall , Camberwell New-road at 7.30. Clapton Chapter , Bel per 787 Ellesmere ... 2151 Brid port 121 Il _! ">' , , Dulwich-road, Heme Hill at 8. "uke of Cornwall , Queen's Arms, Queen-street, Cheapside, at Industry Chapter, Prince Regent, , Norwich 807 Etruria 2214 Sunderland .., i arl of 7. North London Chapter Cock Tavern, Highbury, at 8. 124 : Lathom , Joiner's Arms, Denmark Hill , S.E., at 8. , Rotherham ... 904 Shellield 2263 West Cowes . 140 {eptian . Salutation , Newgate-street, at 7. Salford 935 Hoy lake 2375 \ eovil 162 i.niMejnatic, St. James's Restaurant, Piccadilly, at 8. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 28. Leek 9G0 South Shields.. 2418 Abingdon ... 225 * Kose a Crown, Church-street, Edmonton , at 8. Southport ... 1313 W. Hartlepool. 2462 Crowle if. V- "" Council of Boys' School , at Freemasons' Hall, at 4. 387 Co»'"iercial Dock Tavern , Plough-road, Rotherhithe, 8 Ashton-under- K.A. CHATTERS. Egremont ... 421 •Vo¦ mil , u ' Victoria Mansions Restaurant, Victoria-street, S.W., at 8. KOY A I. Altai CH A PTER . Lyne 1322 Hull 57 Horncastlc ... 445 . "^ii ry, Ihe Hell Hotel Old Bailey, at Bury .". 1302 Teignmouth ... icrence , 7. 1044, Mid Surrey, Masonic Hall , Camberwell. 301 . Ni ghtingale, M.IL, William-street, Woolwich, 2nd and LODGES OF I NSTRUCTION . ,. 4tli i ues., at 7.30. LODG E S AN D CHAPTERS OF I N STR U CTION . 'Hudon , Railway |-|ot L .| West Hampstead, N.W., at 8. Albion , Swan 's Nest, Great Swan-alley, E.C, at 7. Canterbury ... 31 Uxbrid ge 382 Shanklin 1884 v""gton. Cm-It Tn ir,,,l,>„.,.. .., » „„ All Saints, Town Hall , Poplar, at 7.30. Gravesend ... 77 Maidstone ... 503 Wallingford ... 1887 I'l'a , Boundary Merthyr Tydvil no Sudbury 1224 Carshaltou ... £ Tavern , Aldersgate-street, E.C, at 7.30. Beacontree, Green Man , Leytonstone, at 8. 189a "," * Sc;l rsdalc Arms, Edwardes-square, Kensington, at8. Clapton , Great Eastern Hotel , Liverpool-street , E.C, at 7. Liverpool ... 203 Romford 1437 Whitstable ... 1915 'Mi, '!' fci 1, , _ 'Viimbc, Havelock Arms, Naylor-road , Asylum-road, Crusaders, Northampton Arms, Goswell-road, at 8.30. Batley 2G4 Hatfield 1580 Carshaltou ... 1973 cckham Leeds ...... Satiduwn. ... ittOq Uv;uUorA N ' , at 8. Earl of Carnarvon, Elgin Hotel, -l.adbruke.-gr.we, Notting-hill, 8. 289 2321 ' ' Star ani barter, Powis-street, Woolwich , at 8. ICarl of Zetland , Royal Ed ward Hotel, Triangle, Hackney, at 7. Xeu rr s iN ¦ • r ° f* Cl"-'s'er Arm s, Albany-street, N.W., at 8. Emulation , Freemasons' Hall, at 6. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 28. " !'">' '' ark. Hornsey Wood Tav., Finsbury Park, at 8. Euphrates, Green Man, Manscll-strcet, Whitechapel, li., at 8. C RAFT LODGES. R.A. CHATTERS . M ARK LODGES. PnVritnm (German;, language), Guildhall Tavern , Gresham-street, Gavel Club, Freemasons' Tavern , at 8. Skipton 810 Manchester ... 152 Rochdale 24 Prine,' ls,' anJ 3rd '1' nes., at 0.30. Harrow, Waterloo Arms, High-street, Marylebone, at 8. New Swindon. 'cc. rredcricki- 1295 Doncaster ... 242 Huddersficld... 137 IT 1 *"- ¦* William«»*i!iaiiii, i^Eagle-iuiu Tavernitivcui., Clifton-roadi^iniuii-roiiut, Maidam '''rascati Restaurant, Oxford-street, W. Metropolitan (Victoria), Portugal Hotel , Fleet-street, at ?• South !' LODGES OF I NSTRUCTION. Sont ,i. , .A1-'" "raufort House, Walham Green , S.W., at J.30 Queen 's Westminster, Criterion , Piccadill y, W., at 8. Sir ' Richmond ... Leeds St 1 " . .* Garnet Wolseley, Rotherhithe New-road, at 8. Ranelagh , Six Bells, Queen-street, Hammersmith, W., at 8. 123 306 Liverpool ... 1393 Bristol St K,Z?\?' Newc '°*s "•ill. at «• Royal Standard, Castle Tavern , 81 , Holloway-road, at 8. 187 Bristol 326 Gosforth 1004 St 1,. ' M?«>nic Hall, Weston-super-Mare, at 8. Royal Alfred , Sta r and Garter, Kew Bridge, at 8. Keighley 265 Bradford 1034 Bristol — Province '•coiiard s, Bedford Hotel St. James's Restaurant Piccadilly, at 8. kn , Victoria Park-road , South St. Ambrose, , Wi, 1 7- »' »• St. James's, Gregorian Arms, Jamaica-ron d, S.E., at 8. SATURDAY , SEPTEMBER 29. ' St ft, ark's School-room Savage Club Savage Club, Adel phi-terrace, at 6. Va rbn^M 1 * . * , Battersea Rise, S.W., at 8 , CRAFT LODGES. Bromley 19 65 Ascot 2460 c s '• 0rmi dragon Stepney, at 8. Selwyn Montpelier Tavern, Choumert-road, Peckham at 8. *imd,.,, , , , Chislehurst ... 1531 Harrow Station 2048 R.A. CH A TTER . Karl ' ""fter . The Moorgate, Moorgate-street, at 8. Stability, Masons' Hall Taveru , Masons'-avenue, at 6. „fr En field 1579 Broxbourne ... 2353 Starcross 444 Al«roi„j£r"arvo" d'onler, Ladbroke Hall , Nutting Hill , at 8. Temperance, Railwa y Tavern , New Cross-road , at 8. 1 C Anicrsham ... 2421 Kintof . M ", ?'"'"'-. White Hart , Abchurch-lane, at 6.30. The Abbey, Thc Town Hall i Westminster, 7.30 till 9.30. '1 '-'"' k"-' Stirling Castle Hotel, Camberwell Green , United Pil grims, Surrey M.IL , Camberwell New-road, at 7.30. LODGE OF I NSTRUCTION . S , ***E ,i at, o.o * Woodgrange, Princess Alice Hotel, Forest Gate, E.f at 8. Birkenhead ... 478 THE ANGLESEY ARTIFICIAL LEG The Only Medal /J||f^% /S^^S\ |Li jw Apollinaris ^W> yiemia Exhibition . ^^^^^J p ^z\Philip Gray.p^j M rjgj Lato of 7, Cork Street, ft gjBI w Jjjg Removed to H rejjjg " " m: QUEEN OF TABLE WATERS. V Jf 29, MADDOX ST.. 1 9 I I jj f R ECENT ST. LONDON, W. |M M Inventor & Maker km "The Type of what a Natural tm Artificial Limtis /f w \ % Surgical Appliances 1 j f Effervescent Table Water should be." \| generally, 11 j p. And Sole Maker to the lato L_3x l_E$5K Field-Marshal the Marquis tSSzK t; . >. ot Anglesey, and the lato t~ ^Ss*. 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