5 THE GIRLS SCHOOL FESTIVAL, could say would be superfluous. As for the Deputy Grand Master, the Earl of Mount Edgcumbe, he had been Grand Master of Cornwall for a good many years, There will be a general feeling of regret that Tuesday's and he was also a Vice-President of the Institution. He took great interes t in Festival on behalf of the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls has Masonry in general. Their Senior Grand Warden , Lord Wantage, was well been attended with results more nearly commensurate with known as a man who had done a great deal for rifle shooting, and what he had not done in the rifle world he no doubt would do in the Masonic world. Bro. Admiral its annual requirements, and the regret will be the more acutely Inglefield , the Junior Grand Warden, and their Grand Chaplains were also known felt when it is remembered that with better management on to them, and they would carry out their duties thoroughly and conscientiously, and part of the authorities a larger product might, and he felt confident that they and the rest of the Grand Officers would perform their the duties to the satisfaction of the brethren in general. He thanked them on behalf in all probability would, have been obtained. When it of the Grand Officers for the kind way they had received the toast. became known that his Royal Highness the President The next toast was " Bro. the Right Hon. Lord Carrington , G.C.M .G., Past of the Institution had graciously consented to open the Grand Master. New South Wales, and Prov. Grand Master Bucks, Chairman of Memorial—now known as the Alexandra — Hall the Day," was proposed by Chief Justice WAY, P.G.M. South Australia. At the Centenary outset he thanked the brethren for the fraternal welcome they had accorded to we suggested that the inauguration ceremony should be him, which indicated their sympath y and goodwill for their fellow subjects in the made subservient to—or at all events should in some way or Australian colonies and of all her Majesty 's colonies across the seas. He was associated with—the interests of the Anniversary honoured also with being entrusted with the toast he was about to submit to other be them as a proof that their brotherhood was something deeper and wider than their Festival. Something was done, we believe, at the last moment, local constitutions. It was 22 years ago since he was in England . He had not and in a half-hearted kind of way. but the idea of connecting seen an English spring for very many years, but he had seen nothing more lovely the two events together with the object of enlarging the Festival since his arrival in England than he saw at the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls on the previous day. It was the springtime of the lives of those dear girls receipts, and so benefiting the Institution , never appears to have where they were prepared for a pure, a happy, and a useful womanhood by the found favour with the Committee. The opportunity was allowed training they were receiving at the Institution. They had learned the duty of to pass almost without an effort to utilise it for the purposes we relief in Australia from the mother Grand Lodge of the world. In the great colony of New South Wales they had founded an institution on the same lines as the have stated, and the result is that the Returns are very much English . Masonic Institution for Girls. He thought they would agree with him that below what we have all along been hoping, and many the brethren of New South Wales were not far wrong when they proposed to have been . expecting they would be. However, if we think name that institution after the lady who so graciously performed a duty on the previous afternoon. He thought that no better name could be selected than that unfavourab ly of a policy which allowed so splendid a chance to of Lady Carrington. But he was entrusted with a toast to which he felt it was pass almost entirely unheeded, we have nothing but commenda- almost impossible to do justice. The Prime Minister of England the other tion to bestow on the brethren who constituted the Board of day had referred to the career of Lord Carrington as Governor of New South Wales as a distinguished career in one of the greatest of her Stewards on this occasion. Their duty was not to concern Majesty s colonies. His lordship had shown in New South Wales that a themselves about the wisdom or unwisdom of this or that policy, Governor might be thoroughly in sympathy with all the aspirations of a colony but to obtain all the assistance they could for the Institution in loyal with the Crown, and if his lordship left his native land there vvas no one who the shap ; and considering that would be more welcome as Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia e of donations and subscriptions than Lord Carrington. The example of Lord Carrington had been a most impor- the Benevolent Institution requires £15,000 annually to meet tant factor in bringing about the Masonic unity of New South Wales, and he did its expenditure in annuities, and that the Boys School supporters not wonder that he had been accepted by H.R.H. the Prince of Wales for a high are sparing no efforts in order to restore its somewhat dilap idated post in English Masonry. Chief Justice Way concluded by asking the brethren to join with him in drinking with all honours and all possible enthusiasm the fortunes, we consider the Stewards of Tuesday are to be con- health of Lord Carrington. gratulated on the success of their labours. Lord CARRINGTON, The toast was most enthusiastically received. too, was most earnest in his advocacy of the School's interests, Bro. Lord CARRINGTON, in reply, said hospitality and goodfellowship was the and characteristic of Britishers all the world over. The moment he got into New his Province of Buckinghamshire—-albeit a small one and South Wales, where he landed as representative of their beloved Queen, before he not yet completely organised—full y realised our hopes by almost had time to look round, he was invited to dinner by the Mayor of Sydney, generously supporting its popular chief. In short, all did their He found himself among a hospitable kindly-disposed people, who were anxious dut y to welcome him, and he found himself returning "thanks in the Great Hall of the admirab ly, and had the circumstances of the year been turned city. He thought the brethren would , agree with him that the difficulty was to better account, we feel confident the success obtained through not so much what to say as what not to say. He carefully wrote out two their instrumentality would have been of greater magnitude. or three sentences, which he most carefully gave the press, and he learned the sentences by heart, delivered himself of them, and promptly sat down. A gentleman sitting near to him looked at him with great attention. He was a Member of Parliament, and a great sufferer from political speeches. When ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR GIRLS. he (Lord Carrington) sat down that gentleman smacked his neighbour on the back, gave a grunt, and exclaimed loud enough to be heard all over the hall, " Thank THE 103 RD ANNIVERSARY FESTIVAL. the Lord he can't speak." He had been told that short speeches were the order Ihe 103rd Annual Festival of the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls was held of the evening, and as they had fortunately three and twenty songs to listen to, he on Tuesday last at Freemasons' Tavern, Bro. Lord Carrington , Past Grand Master therefore thought that it was for that quality that he had been selected to preside PJhew South Wales and Provincial Grand Master designate for Bucks, presiding, over that magnificent meeting. It was not merely as a matter of form, but with here was a large and brilliant gathering of brethren, among the more distin- all gratitude, with all respect, and with all fraternal affection he thanked them most guished being Bros. Chief Justice Way , P.G.M. of South Australia ; Sir John B. heartily and most sincerel y for the welcome which they had given his most un- ^nekton ; Rev. Robert J. Simpson , P.G. Chap. ; Col. Sir Francis Burdett , Bart. ; worthy self. (No, no.) He also thanked Chief Justice Way for the manner he had -"'• anadwell H . Clerke, G. Sec ; Richard Eve, P.G. I reas. ; Edward lerry, proposed the toast. Chief Justice Way was perhaps the most hospitable of all the ' •«¦ Treas. ; Augustus Harris, P.G. Treas.. ; Henry Smith Col. Peters Frank hospitable people who Jived in Australia. No one went to Adelaide but who was K| , , chardson , Faulkner, E. Monteuuis, P.G.S.B., and many others. asked to his house. The reception they had given the name of New South um Wales imposed upon him to touch on Masonry in Australia. He was entrusted of 1 ? Ptuous banquet was served by Messrs. Spiers and Pond, at the conclusion by winch Bro. Lord CARRINGTON called upon the brethren to drink with the that good Mason the Grand Master, H.R.H. the Prince of Wales, to do all he "thusiasm of Masons " The Health of their Chief Patroness, Her MajestyJ the could to heal the unhappy breach which then, existed in New South Wales. It U ueen ." ' ' was easy to talk about healing a breach, but it was not always satisfactory to _j he toast having been heartily responded , to, interfere. On the occasion of the Jubilee about 600 Masons under the English C HAIRMAN sat down in the hall at S dney to celebrate Pri said the next toast was that of " His Royal Highness, the and Scotch Constitutions, y 6 f '-hope that the ° ^YaIes Most Worshi pful Grand Master, Grand Patron and President of the Jubilee of the Queen. He expressed the unhappy difficulties theT tll ' nf¦ u '' on i tne Princess of Wales, Grand Patroness ; and the other Members could be got over, and the Grand Lodge of New South Wales were also anxious ' "le . -T. , . Roval-* F.-imiK.*"J •" for it. Every credit was due to one of the best and truest Masons, the late Earl '¦"is toast was likewise honoured. of Carnarvon, for his knowledge of Masonic law, and his diplomacy went a long ° AUKIN way to get over the difficulties. During the whole of the negociations not one Earl f r ' GT0N next rose and Pr°posed the toast of "The Right Hon. the atll0 to be sent , ™ > M - w - Pro Grand Master, and the rest of the Grand Officers, Pre- unkind or unfraternal expression was used which had regretted. That year \v ' ssdsl:- " to He said the toast was one which spoke for itself ; no words of his he had the distinguished honour of being obligated as the first Grand Master of er ec ary say f 11 a word of praise of Bro. the Earl of Lathom, and the names New South Wales. But he was not there to talk about New South Wales, for a ° ^ wit], . 1? , brethren spoke for themselves. He therefore , with all cordiality and finer colony did not exist in the whole British Empire. There had been confided rat pru ' | ernal affection , called upon the brethren to greet the toast which he to him the toast of the evening, which was " Success to the Royal Masonic LseYorkshire. After that toast they would have the Bro p - ' altl10l ° | ,0'- S' r FRANCIS B URDETT , Bart., Prov. G.M. of Middlesex, in reply, said announcement of the lists, and, therefore, he should say very few words. But he 1 le a he ,lev . / " d had the opportunity of responding to that toast on many occasions, should like to say, although many brethren knew far more of the Institution Present "p S0 mucn pleasure in doing so as on the present occasion. Of the than he could pretend to know, that he could not fail to be convinced of the *,vel] ° Grand Master it was also unnecessary for him to speak . He was so grand treatment and of the good management of the Institution. Although the K ' wn to the brethren and had done his work so thoroughly that anything he Head Mistress and her assistants might be an uncommonly good lot, yet that satisfactory result could not be attained without the paternal supervision of the Lodge CHESHIRE. £ s. d. Lodge NOTTINGHAMSHIRE. £ s. -d Stewards. He should leave it to the House Committee to go into details about 42S Bro. Henry Bratt 31 10 o 2017 Bro. Richard Patchett ... 37 ig ' g the work and its success, but he would yield to no one his wishes for its prosperity. 477 » John Woolley ... 15 15 o Lodge NORTH WALES. le the worthy name of Bro. Henry Smith the Chapter 1369 Bro. David Davies ... 10 10 With the toast he would coup , Comp. A. E. Cokayne ... 26 o 0 Treasurer of the Institution. 533 5 Unatt., Bro. C. K. Benson ... 26 5 „ Lodge OXFORDSHIRE. Bro. HiiNRY S MITH , in responding, thanked the brethren on behalf of the 1565 „ George G. Kertin ... 10 10 o Bro. P. Colville Smith ... 10 Committee. They deeply felt the liberality of the brethren in giving to the Thomas Litherland ... o o 357 10 0 2386 „ 40 „ Francis M. Davies ... 40 Institution. He said he remembered the Institution when they thought ^3000 or Unattached— 47S S 0 1703 » W. A. Rigden ... 13 11 0 was a very large amount to collect. They had reached 51,000 in one Bro. E. Friend 10 io o .£4000 .£ 1895 . 3 Fred. H. Holmes ... 15 15 year and it was the wish of the brethren that some of that money should be 0 , Lodge DERBYSHIRE. Unatt., Bro. Capt. G. P. Airey 17 17 0 expended in putting the building on a better footing. He was quite sure the 8S4 Bro. J. M. McLeod ... 105 0 o SHROPSHIRE. brethren would be pleased with it. They had provided large dormitories and 1028 „ A. Schofield 21 0 0 The Province class-rooms, which had done a great deal to advance the happiness of the children. Unattached— Bro. A. C. Spaull (see also Bro. W. H. Wright ... 10 10 o In 1870 there were 100 in the Schools, in 1888 the number had grown to 240, Lodge London) 106 1 0 and 25 were added after the Centenary in that year, making a total of 265 now Lodge DORSETSHIRE. 601 Bro. E. A. Hicks (see also Bro. C. Freeman ... o o maintained and educated in the Institution. From the moment the brethren 103 7 J. 63 Worcestershire)... 33 14 0 entered the ' precicnts of the School they saw joyous, pleasant, and happy DURHAM. 611 ,. Chas. W. Wicksted The Province— faces; they saw ladies highly qualified to discharge their duties, and they SOMERSETSHIRE. did it to [the satisfaction of the Committee. The School was second to none Bro. W. G. Barron ... 1S0 12 o 261) Unattached— in the world. He took the opportunity of thanking the Stewards for their 1966 >• Bro. F. T. Elworthy ... 200 0 0 Bro. A. de Lande Long ... 10 10 o 2399 ) services. He knew the large amount of labour that had already been Lodge ESSEX. Unattached— bestowed and they were deeply grateful to them for their services. He hoped if , 1000 Bro. Thomas Hood ... 67 4 o Bro. F. W. S. Wicksteed 10 10 0 they were a little short the brethren would make it so that the Committee up, 2005 „ A. G. Hayman ... 42 0 o SOUTH WALES (EAST DIVISION). could carry on the Institution to the satisfaction of everybody. 2006 „ Joseph Bruton ... 2S 7 o Lodge Bro. F. R. EDGES then announced the lists of Stewards as W. H , the Secretary, GLOUCESTERSHIRE. 960 Bro. John Munday ... 78 15 0 follows— 493 Bro. R. J. Weston ... 36 15 o SOUTH WALES (WEST DIVISION). STEWARDS' LISTS. 493 » *Thomas Robins 671 Bro. John Bourne ... 106 1 0 LONDON. Lodge s. d. 761 „ Major-General W. J. £ ViVarrl of, ir n STAFFORDSHIRE. 1716 Bro. Ayres Moore 26 5 o Bro. Thaddeus R der ... H OUSE COMMITTEE £ s. d. 1792 y 157 io 0 1719 „ Walter King 53 o 6 HANTS AND THE ISLE OF WIGHT. SUFFOLK. Bro. Ralph Glutton (see also 1731 j_ Rev. H. R. Cooper- 175 Bro. Henry Durant ... 56 6 o Bucks) Capt. A. H. Markham 6 Prov. Grand Chapter— Smith (see also Hants 257 „ 114 5 G. Oliver ... „ Thomas Fenn 10 10 o ht) ... 6 „ Rev. H. N. Cooper- Comp. John 84 0 0 and Isle of Wig 94 Lodge „ Robert Grey 36 15 o 1745 j, Henry J. Lardner ... ig 8 6 Smith (see also ,, Charles Hammerton ... 100 o o L. 1, London) 114 Bro. P. de Lande Long (see 1804 „ David Annan ... 42 o o 173 36 15 o also House Com.) ... „ H. A. Hunt 21 o o 1S16 „ Edward W. Clements 26 o 1883 „ George Ward ... 660 5 225 „ J. Napier „ E. Letchworth 36 15 0 1S39 „ Alfred W. Humphreys 30 5 0 Unatt., Bro. Henry Stone ... 550 47 5 0 „ P. de Lande Long (see Chapter Lodge HERTFORDSHIRE. Lodge SURREY. 416 Bro. Herbert Garrod ... 17 6 6 also Suffolk) 1S91 Comp. T. Blanco White... 10 10 o 409 Bro. Percy W. Taylor ... 38 17 o J. „ J. H. Matthews 26 5 o Lodge W. Dumville ... 777 „ Robert Pink _. 14 3 6 '479 » P- 31 10 o 1046 „ W. H. Brodie ... 21 o „ SirJ.B.Monckton.F.S.A. 6S 5 o 1924 Bro. H. H. Nuding ... 30 19 6 Horace E. Ambler ... o 0 1757 » 17 14 Unatt., Bro. Hugh M. Hobbs 142 16 o „ James Moon 10 10 o ! 997 _ . C. J. Wilkinson- 2054 „ Dr. R. M. Bruce ... 31 10 o „ Col. James Peters ... 10 10 o Lodge SUSSEX. Pimburv • 38 7 o 2323 „ E. W. Jaquet ... 64 1 o „ Frank Richardson ... 21 0 o 2060 „ Eugene Monteuuis... 15 15 o Unattached— 311 Bro. W. Wright 74 0 6 „ Alderman Savory, Lord 2127 „ Harry Nicholls ... 47 5 o Bro. C. E. Keyser, J.P.... io 10 o 1303 „ George Wilson ... 44 2 0 Mayor of London 2128 „ William Masters ... 1466 „ Major J.G. Edwardes 115 10 0 550 Lodge KENT. „ Henry Smith (see also 2243 ,, Gordon Smith ... 22 1 o '636 _ , John Wood 53 11 0 West Yorkshire) 22 1 „ James Boulton ... 0 o 4S3 Bro. Arthur Ronaldson ... 63 o o 1821 „ S. Peters 21 0 0 9 34 George W. Mitchell Lodge 2399 „ Capt. W. C. Woollett 6 17 o 615 „. 42 o o 1947 „ A. F. Lamette ... 36 15 0 „ W. T. Hammond ... 1 Bro. F. Burgess 31 10 o Lodge of Instruction S74 33 1 G WARWICKSHIRE. 120S „ Christopher Sims ... 0 o 2 „ E. J. Vivian Husey... 15 15 0 1622 Bro. Thomas Grummant 100 16 o 42 Bro. Thomas Surman ... 10 10 0 1414 „ John S. Lovett ... o 74 4 „ F. Md Hartung ... 10 10 o Petitions' Committee— 47 5 1 „ Thomas Rowbotham 10 10 0 Unatt., Bro. George Adamson 36 15 o 155 5 „ A. B. R. Barker ... 50 o o Bro. William Morley 12 12 o Unatt., Bro. Thos. R. Arter ... 36 15 0 G ,, F. A. Edwards ... 21 0 0 LANCASHIRE (EAST DIVISION). General Committee Dinner Club— WORCESTERSHIRE. S ,, E. E. Pullman ... 10 10 o Bro. A. C. Spaull (see also Lodge 529 Bro. E. A. Hicks (see also Chapter Shropshire) 75 12 o 37 Hro. A. _.. Briggs 10 10 o S Comp. Thos. H. Gardiner 6 „ James Preston Shropshire) 41 19 0 UNATTACHED. 14 ... 10 10 o (see also Lodffe 11 .ol %6 _.*; o 221 „ William Hayes ... 10 10 o YORKSHIRE (NORTH AND EAST). Lodge Bro. S. J. Attenborough ... 15 15 o 348 „ William Greenwood 10 10 o Lodge 10 Bro. J. Maitland Shaw ... 5 5 o „ W. Belchamber 10 10 0 67S „ William Bleackley ... 57 Bro. Morris Haberland 11 ,, C. H. McQueen ... 10 10 0 „ Arthur Betts 10 10 o 1052 ,, S. Warburton ... 19 5 6 YORKSHIRE (WEST). 14 „ Ernest Richardson ... 46 4 o ,, F. Gordon Brown 1077 „ Joseph Bridgford ... 26 12 o Bro. Thomas W. Tew ..." 21 „ W. T. Evans .. 25 4 0 j, Dr. A. S. Brown 1322 „ Walter Newton ... 16 16 o Bro. Henry Smith (see 23 „ Hon. W.F.B.Massie- „ Lennox Browne 16 16 o 1723 „ Alfred Taylor ... 10 10 o Lodge also House Com.) ... Mainwaring ... 21 o o „ Lieut. J. Bruce-Kingsmill Unattached— 139 „ Rev. Vaniah Odom 2G „ W. A. Saunders ... 15 4 C „ Alfred Cooper Bro. Alderman E. G. Har- 154 „ Henry S. Childe ... 29 „ Edward Terry ... 10 10 0 „ R. T. Fennell 31 10 o wood... 63 0 o 208 ,, T. Bateman Fox ... Chapter „ F. S. Guy „ John Kenyon ... 10 10 o 2S9 _, A. W. Chapman ... 5S Comp. Arthur R. Marten 16 iC 0 1, Sir Geo. Taubman-Goldie 10 10 o LANCASHIRE (WEST DIVISION). 296 „ Robert Colver Lodge „ Sheriff Augustus Harris 10 10 o Lodge 904 „ Fred. Cleeves 6 3 Bro. Dr. _E. E. Wendt ... 31 10 0 „ Sir George D. Harris ... 42 o o 32 Bro. Edward Segar ... 10 10 o 904 „ Daniel Mullins „ Alfred Harvey 65 „ G. Schadler ... 37 16 o 26 5 o 6S0 „ J.de Bels Adam ... 10 10 o 904 „ John Cheesewright „ A. C. Ausbacher 0 G „ F. Horniman 11 11 73 ... 53 J. o 1325 _ > J- W. Burgess ... 21 o o 974 . _ W. C. Lupton 91 „ H. J. Treadwell ... 38 17 o „ W. H. Kempster, M.D. 10 10 o 1019 „ H. G. E. Green ... 92 „ William Noakes ... „ Capt. C. J. Knightley ... 10 10 o G* A* M Vers - 10 1° o 110S „ Albert Walker ... X3-° 0 0 101 2359}" „ Harry Wood ... 25 14 6 „ H. B. Marshall, J.P. ... 15 15 o John H. Marsh ... io 10 110S ,_ M. H. Dawson ... 1G2 „ W. H. Causton „ H. B.Marshall, jun., B.A. 10 10 o '73° .. o , M.D. 16 5 0 22 1 „ John E. Boden 1211 „ Chas. B. Inman ... 6 „ E. A. de Paiva „ D. D. Mercer 3 17 ... 37 16 0 15 15 0 2269 „ John H. Smith ... 10 10 o 1211 „ Richard Boston ... „ T. Hastings Miller ... 21 o 0 Chapter 2269 „ Thos. Margeson ... 10 10 o 1239 „ M. J. Dodworth ... „ Reginald Mills 13 6 6 1 So Comp. H. W. Kiallrnark 770 2349 J > Forrester 10 10 o 1513 ss T. W. Embleton ... Lodge „ H. F. Nash 10 10 o „ Bickerstaffe 10 1542 „ W. W. Macyay ... „ Dep.-Insp. 2349 10 o 1S1 Bro. J. C. Parkinson ... 52 10 o -Gen. B. Ninnis 2349 ,, Hampson 10 10 o 2069 „ B. Sykes Bailey ... 194 „ Charles Hunt ... 70 o 0 „ Joseph Odell 10 10 0 LEICESTERSHIRE AND 2069 „ Robert Abbott „ Oscar Philli RUTLAND. 197 „ Charles H. Mason ... 46 4 o pe 26 5 o 1 he Province— 2069 „ Tom Atkinson „ W. H. Ranson 195 „ F. Orchard ...... 42 o o 2100 Bro. John B. Waring ... 17S 10 o 2069 „ James Buckley 19S „ William Webber ... 10 10 o „ F. T. Rushton 31 10 o Lod 2321 „ Chas. H. Ellis * „ W. H. R ge MIDDLESEX. 205 „ M. J. Emanuel ... 47 1,3 6 ylands 10 10 o 1503 Bro. W. H. Saunders ... 233° >_ John Symonds ... _ „ W. A. Scurrah o 550 232 „ A. R. Stenning ... 36 5 o 15 15 IU56 » John Featherstone ... 660 ISLE OF MAN. 235 „ E. Luxmore-Marshall 15 15 o _, James Stephens ...... 10 10 o 2049 Bro. Philip A. Killey „ 2i-3 » John Tidmarsh ... 21 o o 259 „ John Aird, M.P. ... 65 2 o G. Ward Verry 120 15 o Unattached- FOREIGN. „ C. A. Walter 507 „ Charles H. Stone ... 69 6 o Em. Henry V. Clements... 21 CYPRUS. „ * Thomas W. Whitmarsh... 00 53S „ VVilliam Webb ... 162 15 o NORTHANTS AND HUNTS. 2277 Bro. Surgeon W. Kiddle 10 10 u „ F. Wright i.s is o 54S „ Fred. W. Hancock... 33 12 o The Right Hon. the Earl of BENGAL. -20 „ K. Pye 10 10 o THE PROVINCES. Euston 10 10 o SGo Unattached— „ Thomas Glass ... 37 16 o Lodge Bro. W. Franks 10 0 0 901 „ G. T. C. Rubardt ... 82 S 6 BERKSHIRE. Lodge 442 Bro. Henry Carman ... 10 10 o „ W. Girling 10 10 ° 9 1 ? >> Joseph T. Salmon ... 26 5 o 771 Bro. W. H. Gardener ... 31 10 o 1017 „ S. A. Rothschild ... 32 13 6 SUMMARY OF THE PROVINCES. 11 0 „ Thos. H. Gardiner 945 .. C. D. Adkin 44 2 o 5 „ s. d. s. cl. (see also Chap 8) 1S99 Major E. Ball ... 10 10 o £ £ 0 BRISTOL. Berkshire 86 2 o Northants and Hunts ... 31 0 ui*\5 » James Prentice ... 26 5 0 Bristol ... l6 u 122 „ Samuel Toye ... The Province— 141 15 0 Nottinghamshire 37 7 115 10 o Buckinghamshire 300 o § " 126 „ F. F. W. Oldfield ... 6 Bro. Pierrepont Harris ... 141 15 o o Oxfordshire 9 ' 9 3 0.0 Cambridgeshire 84 o 0 Shropshire "39 >5 ° 135 1 „ Daniel Bucknev ... 8_t o o BUCKINGHAMSHIRE. Cheshire 210 I0 _ 134 10 o Somersetshire ° 1360 VV. D. Church ... 138 12 o Lodge Derbyshire § 5 ° T. C. Sandeman 136 10 o South Wales (East Division) 7 ' ^3^3 ., ... 103 19 o 591 Bro. Alfred Mayne ... 10 10 o Dorsetshire (West 106 1 « 1441 „ A. C. Jones 63 o o „ „ Division) 39 13 o 591 „ Edwin T. Palmer ... no 10 o Durham 191 2 ' ,0 ° 1506 „ Thos. H. Fox, P. o o 631 „ Henry P. o Staffordshire "57 J. 42 Harris ... 31 10 o Essex ... 137 M 0 Suffolk 243 '2 ° 1563 „ E. P. Cox 94S _ Bro. F. 6 . J. Hubbard 21 o o Gloucestershire 63 00 Surrey '95 ° 1601 „ W. G. Lemon ... 23 2 o i4'0 „ Thomas Taylor ... 15 15 o 160S Hants and Isle of Wight ... 21S 17 6 Sussex ... _ 344 " „ Robert Kirk 107 2 o 'Soi » Joseph Bliss 9S 14 o Hertfordshire JJ 1G15 „ Maj . l 194 2 o Warwickshire 57 j S Q James S. Scott 21 0 o ^39 >, Henry Roberts .... ig 13 o Kent 26 1 6 1 9 1G27 „ Henry G. Hale ... iS 4 Worcestershire 4 7 6 1787 _ . William Weston ... 24 2 o Lancashire (East) iSSI 13 6 Yorkshire (North and East).. 1G32 „ George H.G. Morgan Unattached Q 25 14 6 „ (West) 115 10 0 (West) 315 u 1635 „ I. M. Prichard 44 2 o Bro. Ralph C. Glutton (see. Leicestershire and Rutland ... 17S 10 o Isle of Man 0 Chapter also House Com.) ... 43 o o Middlesex n 0 1G 53 Foreign Stations 3' 42 Comp. George Gardner... 52 10 o ,, George Gardner ... 26 5 o North Wales 36 15 0 Lodge 1G57 Bro. M. R. Webb 60 o o CAMBRIDGESHIRE.. 126 STEWARDS—LONDON <5 1 he £3,950 3 1670 „ Walter A. Piggott ... 28 o Province and Lodge 139 STEWARDS—P ROVINCES 666 ! 7 1 Bro. 2,4. 9 ° 1GS6 „ John M. Klenck ... 15 15 o 44 S. H. Sharman ... S4 o o l595 .. Thomas G. Hodges... 42 o o G RAND TOTAL £8,617 2 6 * Included in Lodge or Provincial List. Bro. the Rev. R. J. S IMPSON , P.G.C , in proposing the next toast, that of " The contributed £52 ios., after raising £1050 for the Old Peop le in the preceding other Masonic Charities and Success to them," said that whilst they were there February. W ILTSHIRE ( II lodges) has done nothing this year at present, but it did the Festival of the Girls' School they must not forget the other two to celebrate excellent service in aid of the Schools, and especially the Girls' School in 1890, noble Institutions , the Boys' School and the Benevolent Institution. He for the Benevolent in 1889, for the Girls' in 1888, and for the Boys' in the year pre- was sure the brethren would .drink with all true heartiness and with the best ceding. We may hope, therefore, to see it supporting the Boys' School next prosperity of the Boys' School , now re-constructed ? and of the A HANNEL wishes the ged month. The C ISLANDS (5 lodges), and JERSEY (7 lodges), vvhich do sjood freemasons and their Widows Institution. He would simply satisf y himself by service occasionally, complete the list of unrepresented Provinces, the number of coupling with the toast the names of the indefatigable Secretaries of those In- lodges which have had no part in this particular Festival being 210. stitutions , Bro. Terry and Bro. McLeod. Taking the represented Provinces in their alphabetical order, we note that three Bro. M C LEOD said on an occasion like the present very little need be said in out of the 13 lodges in furtherance of any Masonic Charity. Knowing the needs of the Institution he B ERKSHIRE was sorry the lists had not been larger ; it had been said that the Girls' School sent up Stewards, the sum of their lists being £86 2s. In February, four h a period of had passed throug prosperity, but he trusted on a future occasion lodges and the chapter attached to one of them subscribed .£146 3s. 6d. There ih ey vvould get the lists largely extended. Yet the Institution was to be congratu- is, therefore, every reason to suppose that Berkshire as a separate Province will lated on one fact, and that was that they had succeeded in obtaining for their fulfil its part at least as creditably as in the days when it was associated with Chairman Bro. Lord Carrington. For the Boys' Festival, which was to be held on Bucks under the genial rule of the late Bro. Sir Daniel Gooch, when, if we take the 24th June, he claimed the support of the Craft which it deserved. only the year 1890 , the two counties together distributed £815 among the three Bro. J AMES T ERRY also responded. Institutions. In proposing the toast of " The Stewards of the Day," Lord CARRINGTON This was the first appearance of thanked the Stewards in the name of the brethren for their hard work. He B RISTOL ht the list was a magnificent one, and as the Chairman he was quite satisfied. thoug (nine lodges) since the Benevolent Festival of 1889, when the late Bro. Purnell ht the thanks of the Craft were due to the Stewards for their work and He thoug , acted as its Steward and handed in a list of £52 5s. Bro. Pierrepont Harris, call upon Sir John B. Monckton to reply. he would who represented it on Tuesday, was, however, very much more fortunate in his . Sir OHN B. M ONCKTON, in rep ly, said he thought they had a very good Bro J canvass than his predecessor, the sum total of his list being ^141 15s , and as we collection. . believe the Province will fi gure in the Boys' School Returns next month , we shall Col. PETERS proposed the toast of " The Ladies," and Bro. E UGENE Bro. in all probability find it has made ample amends for what, in its case, is an un- ONTEUUIS , P.G.S.B., V.P., Chairman of the Ladies' Stewards, replied. M usual absence from our Festival celebrations—a n absence, moreover, which can be brethren then adjourned to the Temple where a splendid The , programme of accounted'for by the establishment of a Provincial Charity Association. music had been arranged by Bro. Frederick A. jewson. The artistes consisted of As regards the Chairman's Province of Mdlle. Antoinette Trebelh , Miss Laura Brown, Miss Maude Hayter, Mr. Reddon- Curtis, Mr. Edward Shale, Mr. J. Fane, Bros. Alfred Moore and Alfred Izard, B UCKINGHAMSHIRE , Madame Dunbar Perkins, and Bro. F. A. Jewson. though the total of its Returns is not considerable, we consider it has done admir- A word of praise is due to the excellent arrangements made by the Ladies' ably. The announcement that its Provincial Grand Master, Lord Carrington , Stewards for the comfort of the ladies. would preside at this Festival was not made till a comparativel y recent date, and our Bucks brethren had but a short interval in which to raise anything like a large sum. But it sent up ten Stewards, seven out of its dozen lodges being represented ANALYSIS OF THE RETURNS. by eight Stewards, while two brethren acted as Stewards Unattached , the aggregate of their lists being .£300, inclusive of the personal donation of the Chairman. We have expressed elsewhere our opinion that general regret will be felt at the In February, Bro. Joseph Bliss, of the Wycombe Lodge, No. 1501 , vvho vvas the comparative smallness of the Returns obtained at the 103rd Festival of the Royal most successful Steward on this occasion , took up a list of 6 15s., so that Bucks Institution for Girls on Tuesday, but at the same time that no one will _ £3 , Masonic like its neighbour and late associate, has done well during its opening year as a be so ungracious as to regard the diminution as being in the slightest degree attri- separate organisation. butable to any lack of spirit or energy on the part of those who were officiall y engaged in the celebration. On the contrary, we believe that everyone, from the CAMBRIDGESHIRE , noble Chairman who presided down to the junior clerk on Bro. Hedges's staff , did his which has six lodges on its roll, was absent from the Benevolent Festival in utmost to promote the success of the gathering. The Stewards, however, had a February, but on this occasion Bro. S. H. Sharman did duty for the Province difficult task before them. It was only a few weeks before the date at vvhich the generally, and the second senior lodge in Cambridge—that of the Three Grand anniversary is usually held that Lord Carrington 's services as President of the day Principles, No. 441—in particular, the amount of his list being .£84. Last were obtained , while the successfu l Festival of the Benevolent Institution in year it fi gured at the Benevolent and Boys' Festivals, its contribution to the February and the tremendous efforts vvhich are being made in behalf of the Boys' former being £52 ios., and to the latter, per Bro. B. Chenneli , ^206 12s. In 1880 School celebration next month must have exercised a decidedly unfavourable effect it raised £94 ios. for the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , £57 15s. for the on the efforts of the Stewards in the prosecution of their canvass. However, Girls' School, and £162 15s. for the Boys' School , making a total of £315 ; while though we speak of the Returns as small, they are so only in relation to the in 1888 it reserved its strength for the Girls' Centenary, and raised no less than proceeds of past Festivals, in behalf of this and our other Charities. .£8617 is .£362 5s. for that Institution. In 1887 it gave £537 us., and the year previous a sum which any society may be proud of having raised, and Lord Carrington and £547 5s- among them, and we understand it will fi gure at the Benevolent Jubilee bis Board of Stewards may rest assured that our congratulations to them on the in 1892. comp letion of their work are none the less hearty, because Fortune has been some- CHESHIRE what less generous in the bestowal of her favours than on other occasions. had four out of its 41 lodges represented by as many brethren , with one chapter The total announced by Bro. Hedges vvas, as shown in the preceding list, Steward, and one Steward Unattached , their lists amounting in all to .£134 10s. £8617 2s. 6d., the number of Stewards who constituted the Board being 265. Of It entered no appearance at the Festival in February, but last year it hel ped the these 126 represented the Institutions to the extent of over £200, of which the Royal Masonic Benevolent LONDON Institution received ;£i20. We are of the same opinion as Lord Egerton , Prov. G.M., that this Province should do more for our Central Charities contingent, the amount of donations and subscriptions obtained by them , or such , but a reasonable of them as had sent in their lists in time to be included in the announcement being apology for the smallness of its contributions to those Institutions will be found in the generous support it provides for its own Educational Institute _395° 3s. 6d. The bodies represented were 72 lodges, one lodge of instruction , five , which naturall has a prior claim upon the benevolence of our Cheshire brethren. Royal Arch chapters, the Petitions Committee, and the General Committee Dinner y Club, while the House Committee, as usual, formed a group by itself , and there For a wonder, not one of the 24 lodges in were 35 brethren Unattached. The only remarks we need offer as to the consti- DERBYSHIRE tution of this section of the Board are (1) that the proportion of lodges was represented at the Benevolent Festival in February, but on Tuesday it mus- represented was onl about one-fifth whereas we have ordinarily found y , tered three Stewards, of whom one was Unattached, while the others did duty for 'I to be about one-third ; and (2) the number of Unattached is some- the Derwent, No. 884, Wirksvvorth, and the Royal Alfred , No. 1028, Alfreton , Bro. what more formidable than we have been accustomed to see it. The three- McLeod—Secretary to the Boys' School—compiling a total of for the fi £105 gure lists were headed by that of Bro. W. Web b, who represented Lodge La former lodge, and Bro. A. Schofield one of £21 lor the latter. The total tolerance, No. 538, and with the assistance of his friends and a personal donation reached £136 ios., and as we antici pate that this Province will take an active °f £52 ios. compiled the excellent total of .£162 15s. Bro. W. D. Church, of part in the approaching Boys' School Anniversary, we shall doubtless find that "ie and Bro. G. Clapton Lodge, No. 1365, was a good second, with .£138 12s., Derbyshire, though absent from one of the year's celebrations, has acquitted itself Ward Verry, Unattached , third , with £120 15s. Bro. Samuel Toye, of the Upton exceeding ly well. Last year and the year before its totals were and Lodge ' .£444 .£414 , No. 1227, was close on Bro. Verry s heels with .£115 ios., and then fol- respectively, and these, it must be noted, are for this Province by no means large lowed Bro. Robert Kirk, Kilburn Lodge, No. 1608, with £107 2s., Bro. T. C. Returns. Sandeman , Friends-in-Council Lodge, No. 1383, with .£103 19s., Bro. Thomas The Portland Lodge, No. which had Bro. G. Freeman Grummant 1037, J. representing it, , Rose Lod ge of Instruction , No. 1622, .£100 16s., and Bro. Charles well supported the credit of Hammerton , of the House Committee, with ;£ioo. Other good lists were those DORSETSHIRE of Bro. Charles Hunt St. Paul's Lodge, No. 194, £70 ; Bro. G. T. C. Rubardt, . , and its 13 lodges, the amount of his list being It did not enter an ~'ty of London £82 8s. 6d., Bro. Daniel Buckney, St. Clement's £63. nes Lodge, No. 901 , appearance at the Benevolent Festival in February, a Lod and Bro. A. C. Spaull General Committee Dinner but last year Bro. S. R. ge, No. 1351, .£84, , Baskett as Provincial representative at the Boys' School Unb^ . ;£7_; 12s. , Fes'ival, took up a list of £181 13s. , while in 188 the same brother, acting for the Province and Bro. THE PROVINCES, 9 , Sir R. N. Howard for the Portland Lodge, made up a total of as .£156 ios. In 1888 was the case last year, had sli ghtly the advantage in point of numbers, the the Province sent up .£294 by the hands of five brethren to the Girls' Centenary, Stewards in this section of the Board mustering 139 , and the aggregate of their and .£113 3s. to the Benevolent Institution. ls s ' £4666 igs., the proportion of represented to unrepresented Provinces being The 33 lodges constituting the Province of •'Oiiiewhat higher than usual, there being 34 of the former and only 12 of the utter D URHAM . . Xhe absentees were BEDFORDSHIRE (6 lodges), which has taken no part n any Festival since that in aid of the Boys' School in 1889; CORNWALL (30 were represented to excellent purpose by Bro. W. C. Barro n , whose list amounted ., 8ps)> vvhich was satisfactorily represented in February at the Benevolent to .£180 I2S., and there was also an Unattached Steward in the person of Bro. A. ,. st'val , and which has fi gure d at nearly every celebration for the past four or de Lande Long, the total being £igi 2s. In February Bro. C. D. Hill-Drury , e years took up ;£i68 , so that last year's total of f ; C UMBERLAND AND W ESTMORLAND (20 lodges), which had a Steward in .£262 ios. for the three Festivals has ruary, and from time to time sends up very considerable sums ; and D EVON - already been very largely exceeded, and we shall in all probability find the year 1RE (152 lod ges), which was represented in February, at all the Festivals last 1891 more than usually successful as regards the work done by this Province. In ar an d at 188 the amount distributed amongst the three Charities was 18s. ; while in ;v ' those of the Schools the year previous. H EREFORDSHIRE (five lodges), 9 .£354 , fogret to say, looks like becoming a confirmed absentee , its last appearance 1888, owing to the occurrence of the Girls' Centenary, and the large sum raised ln g been for the Boys' School a few weeks later, it reached 61 3s., the Royal Masonic t|J . at the Centenary of the Girls' School in 1888. This, therefore , makes £7 1 Benevolent Institution obtainingas its share .£122 15s., the Girls' School 18s. (21 "!." consecutive anniversary from which it has been absent. L INCOLNSHIRE .£375 , 1°oges) and the Boys' School ^262 10s. lv jjj l entered an appearance in February last in behalf of the Old Peop le, year for the Benevolent ESSEX , i n ,os *• it raised .£542 for this Institution , and £100 , l n j . 9 £ .49 for the latter and £60 for the Bovs' School. M ONMOUTHSHIRE (io which has been making such progress latterl y that it now has 32 lodges on its roll , in 'S 'Du a srnal Province, but it subscribed handsomely to the Old People was represented at the Benevolent Festival in February by six Stewards, of whom Pie ' ' r kruary, while in 1890 this Institution , and in 1889 the Boys' School , four represented lodges and one a chapter , while the sixth was Unattached , the ecej ed On of (j. each of them a generous measure of support. N ORFOLK total of their lists reaching ^244 13s. 6d. Tuesday three its lodges sent up 0 P-A.G. Sec. ; VV. S. Ponton , P.M. 327, P.G. Stwd.; George Starkey, Church of the Ascension where services vvere held according to the rites of the "1-119, p.G. Stwd.; Morton, P.M. 1400, , pp E. G. Burgess, P.M. 337, P.G. Stwd. ; J. rector officiating. The music ; Sewell, Tyler , P.G. Tyler; Thos. Studholme, P.M. 119. P.P.G.P. ; Protestant Episcopal Church , the Rev. Dr. Elliott , , , Wm D * J* 872 " PpV». P.M,, P.P.J.G.W. : Spencer Broadbent, S.W. ; Thos. Allinson , P.M. ; rendered by the Masonic choir, consisted of " Nearer my God to Thee, and ' urst Rev. James Anderson, W., P.P.G. Chap. ; T. Richardson, Tyler; " Abide with me." Afterwards the procession was resumed and the interment ]. WVVar , *5 J. '' d. W.M. 371; J. Dickinson, P.M., P.P.G.D.C ; E. B. Penrice, P.M., took place at Oak Hill Cemetery , Georgetown. PRESENTATION TO BRO. GEO. EVERETT, Thus the historian wrote—" In 1859 Bro. Everett joined the Domatic Lodge, and served in it until he became W.M., and in 1875 he vvas selected as GRAND TREASURER. Steward at the installation of his Roya l Highness the M.W. Grand Master. He paid no more than a sincere compliment in say i ngthey could not have selected a more A complimentary dinner was given and a presentation of an illuminated address worthy or more honourable brother." and a set of Grand Officer's clothing was made to Bro. George Everett on Thurs- The extract he had referred to further said " that so successful was Bro. day, the 7th inst., at the Criterion Restaurant, Piccadilly, when 160 brethren Everett's financial administration that on 9th November, 1883, a testimonial , assembled to evince their esteem and regard for him , and to congratulate him upon consisting of a silver tea and coffee service, was presented to him as a mark Mrs. Everett and such his election unopposed to the high and distinguished office of Grand Treasurer. of esteem , together with a gold brooch for , tributes The Committee appointed to carry out the arrangements, viz.—Bros. S. Cochrane, were really most honourable to the donors and the recipients, and while the success would never Chairman ; Capt. T. C. Walls, Treasurer ; George Gardner, W. J. Ferguson , Domatic Lodge could boast such members its future be W. A. Dowling, and others, found an energetic Secretary in Bro. H. N. Price, doubted." P.M.. and the result was a brilliant success. Bro. Everett was connected vvith several having been a Bro. S. Cochrane, W.M. 2345, was the Chair- lodges and chapters, founder man of the evening, and was supported by-—• of the Kennington Lodge, Chiswick Lodge Bros. C. Fisher, 177 ; H. Salter, M.E.Z. 13S1 ; Kennington Chapter, and the Duke of Fife H. J. Lardner, P.Z. 13S1 ; C. Sims, S.N. 1381 j Lod ge, and had carried out all that vvas Frederick Kent, P.M. 177 ; R. J. Saunders, fairly and honestly required of a Freemason. 13S1; J. T. Bri gsrs, 177 ; A. E. Williams, The Grand Treasurer was a Vice-President 13S1; W. P. Webb, P.M. 13S1 ; J. Hamblin , of all the Charities, and assisted them not ; R. Harris 177 , 177 ; T. B. Goodfellow, W.M. only with his purse, but also with his pre. 177 ; G. L. Events 177 ; J. Stephens. P.M. sence an evidence of the fact that he ; A. Lundi, ; R. Lang-ley, , vvas 1425 J.W. 13S1 but kindness P.M. 13S1 ; A Robertson , ; S. Rashleigh , composed of nothing from the 2345 soles of his feet to the crown of his 2345 * .!• Wyer, P.M. 2345 ; E. A. Lavender, head. 2345 ; B. Robinson , P.M. 13S1 ; J. Lear, 13S1; He should now have much pleasure in pre. H. A. Huntley, 1425 : T. Sprinethorpe, 13S1 ; senting Bro. George Everett with the cloth- J. Jacobs, 1S3 1 ; H. E. Peck , 13S1; ]. Storey, ing of Grand Treasurer, and also vvith an P.M. 1107 ; John Glass, P M. 453 ; John Lang- illuminated address which might hang in his don. D.C. 2345 ; J. W. Thomas, P.M. 13S1 ; C. ancestral halls long after he had passed to J. F. Shannaw. 2345 ; Samuel Colvvood, W.M. the realms of bliss. ; S. Parkhouse, P.M. 16 Henry 2345 511, 42; The address which was then read Wood , 2012 ; G. S. Knocker, 230S ; R. B. A. , , is as Lodsre, 230S ; W. H. Stevens, 230S ; E. follows : Chamberlain , 87; ]. Hue, ; J. Hudson , United Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted 177 ' VV.M. 975 ; W. Murrell, 177 ; H. Clark, Masons of England and Supreme Grand Chap- Stwd. 2012; D. A. Mostyn , S.D. 160S ; T. ter of Royal Arch Masons: Very Worshipful Davies, 13S1; A. Rendell , 1441 ; W. W. Brother and Companion George Everett, P.M. Lucl-in , 13S1 ; A. T. Lawrence, 234s ; W. W. 177, 1381, 160S, 2012, and member of the Duke Westley, 13S1; W. L. Pirn , 230S ; F. W. ' of Fife Lodges, P.Z. 177, 1381 ,975. V.P. R.M.I, Downes, 115S ; H. J. Turner: P.M. 160S ; for Girls', R.M.I, for Boys', and R.M.B.I., W. J. Mason , P.M. 2246 ; George Gardner; member of the Board of Management of the H. A. Sherwood , 17 S; James Webster, 177; R.M.I, for Boys', &c, having been elected Chas. Mills , 177 ; Alfred Pi per, J.W. 177 ; unopposed on the 4th March, 1891, to the high T. N. Morris, 177 ; J. C. Alger, 177 ; Thomas and distinguished position of Grand Treasurer, Morris, 177 ; John Simpson, 157 ; H. A. it vvas unanimously resolved at a meeting of Bonders, 177; A. W. Johnston, W.M. 155S; the representatives of the various lodges and J. A. Anthonv, 1693; J. S. Bareham , 177 : chapters of vvhich he is a member, that a com- VV. Salmon, I.P.M. 177; J. Dennis, 13S1; W. plete set of clothing and jewels should be pre- H. Wolsey, 13S1; A. J. Lewhillin , 13S1 ; J. S. sented to him on the 7th May, 1S91, at the Dickie, SGo ; D. J. Plenderleith , 177 ; John Criterion Restaurant, Piccadilly. Bro. G. Mitchell , 2345 ; Joseph ]. Hig-gs, 177 ; Henry Everett vvas initiated into Freemasonry on the Mitchell , 2345 ; G. W. Wood , S.W. 1608 ; 19th August, 185S, and since that period has Geo. S. Wicks, S.D. 125 ; J. M. McLeod , 113, discharged his Masonic duties m a manner that Prov. P.G.W. Derby, Sec. R .M.I, for Boys; has endeared him to a large circle of friends, and James Nicols, 37, Prov. Asst. G. Secretaiy East the donors of this testimonial trust he may be Lancashire ; Turner Wilson , 1614; J. N. spared for many years to extend his sphere of Hearn. 13S1 ; J. Storr, 2345 ; R. Steele, 2345 ; Masonic and private usefulness. W. A Scurrah , 167; J. Cockburn , P.M. 13S1 ; Bro. G EORGE EVERETT , Grand Treasurer , W. W. Lee, S.W. 23S1 ; W. J. Lane, P.M. in rep ly, assured the Chairman and brethren 127 ; W. B. Sendick , P.M. 1321; E. Barnes, that never in his life had he felt .more deep ly ; H. Hi-gins, P.Z. 2345 1381 ; C. H. Kohler, moved than on the present occasion, not onl P.M. 13S1 ; H. M. Appleton, P.M. 13S1; W. A. y on account of the large and distinguished Dowling, P.M. 1381; T. Woodbridge Biggs, assemblage he saw around him and amongst ist A.S. 975 ; H. Sepsworth , 975 ; J. Ambrose, , 975 ; T. T. Willcox , 975 ; B. E. Blasby, whom he numbered some of his oldest and I.P.Z. 975 ; Edward White, P.M. 177, 1305 ; dearest friends, but also by the kind, touch- Edward Wavell, D.C. 2012; H. R. D. Hooper, V.W. BRO. GEORGE EVERETT , GRAND TREASURER. ing, and far too flattering manner in which 177 ; G. A. Weston , 177 ; fames Morty , W.M. the worthy Chairman had made the presen- 1SS7 ; E. Home, P.M. tation. He was, as 34°-H.PonJ.ing, S.W. they knew not un- 1SS7; C. F. H oward , , P.G. Std. Br. ; Fred. accustomed to public Binckes, _o,P.G.S.B.; speaking, and vvas T. Benson , 2012 ; E. generally able to Archer, 13S1 ; W. T. return thanksinsome Buxton , 13S1 : I. suitable manner for Burry, 13S1 ; and A. the many comp li- Limner, P.M. 177. ments paid him , but At the conclusion that night he felt of dinner , " The that a very heavy Queen " and " His responsibility rested Royal Hig hness the upon his shoulders, Prince of Wales and that the task before the rest of the Royal him was far beyond Famil " y were his compass, and try heartil y given. hard as he might he The C HAIRMAN should signally fail then said he rose to in adequately thank- propose the toast of ing them for their the evening, and vvas splendid and gene- sure that directly ift and for ' rous g uiv.Bro. EverettL.VKKU _s name their kindness in was mentioned it coming in such large would be received numbers to add ecla t with a good hearty to its presentation. cheer, such as had The value of the g ift been accorded in in his eyes, was much Grand Lod ge. Some enhanced by the fact two years ago Bro. that the movement George Everett was in regard to it was of nominated for the so spontaneous a Grand Treasurership character. It ema- of Eng land , and nated from Masons althoug h defeated , vvith whom he had polled more votes iness to W. BRO. T. HASTINGS MILLER had the happ than had ever been , VV. BRO. RICHARD C CLOWES, be associated or GRAND SWORD BEARER. GRAND STANDARD BEARER . j polled before, and many years in Ma- had it not been for sonic work, notably his weak-kneed , friends, he would have been at the top of the poll. Bros. Capt. T. C. Walls, Harry Price, Ferguson, George Gardner, Cochrane Those who had , been in Grand Lodge in December last would remember the and many others, and the way they devoted themselves to the work cheer given when Bro. upon John Glass, P. M ., nominated Bro. Everett, and he (the and the successful issue to vvhich it had arrived, reflected great credit Chairman) had the pleasure of tellinsr the present Grand Treasurer the news with. them. They proceeded to perform their duties in a manner highly to be coin- in half an hour , and thus consoling him in his illness. After the disappointment mended, for they invited the Masters and M.E.Z.'s of the lodges and chapters of two years , it was thought that some amends should be made, and hence the which he belonged to meet together to consider how best to carry out the arrange- any gathering that evening. The best way to know a man was to hear the opinion of ments. He did not think any better mode could have been adopted under his oldest friends, and he would therefo re read a small extract from the history of circumstances, and even the most fastidious could not take exception. The I*!>" the Domatic Lod do ge, the members of which were the pioneers vvho really unearthed had been the great success they found that night , and he felt the brethren had ; their Masonic ecia jewel—Br o. Everett. him honour and paid him a great comp liment, From his heart he appr ^ kindness very sincerely indeed. With regard to -the position of Grand 526 ; W. H. Bamber, W.M. 637 ; W. Gough Allen, 183S ; Rev. L. C B. Edgewood , their Chap. 9S and 460 ; E. Harfingot, S.W. 6 Henry Wilkins Treasurer he should like to say a few words. He now stood in that proud position, 96; , 696; Richard Tooth, present was the happiest moment of his life, very feebly and 637 and 2214; Robert C Douris, Sec. 460; J. E. Dolman, J.D. 539 ; John Slater, and to say that the ; A. Newton he felt. It was a great thing indeed to 451 , 45 1; S. Morley, Sec. 451; J. W. Norris, J.D. 451; J. Opper, 15S7 ; very imperfectly expressed what F. W. Smyth, ; H. C. Owen, P.M. and represent some 100 000 good 539 526 ; Rupert H. James, I.G. 15S7; P. Mottram he the Grand Treasurer of England, . , Cox, 2064 ; J. Brodie, 2064 ; M. Wood , S.W. ; William E. Challinor , He wished to say again how J. 546 P.M. men and true who were his constituents. 966 ; James Davenport, P.M. 45 1; W. R. Wooldridge, W.M. ig42 ; C. Wright, every J. delighted he was to see so large a company present, more especially as ig42 ; E. H. Allan, I.P.M. 1942 ; W. H. Nevvby, W.M. 460 ; Thomas VV. Eardley, and he lodge and chapter with which he was connected was well represented, S.W. 460 ; Thomas Edwards, J.W. ; Frederick W. Gribble, W.M. ,39; Arthur N. thanked them all for paying this tribute of their rega rd and esteem. The appro- Lee Tudor, P.M. 1792 ; John Poole, 460 ; John Copeland, 1914; W. Kibblethwaite , J-W. ; Thacker, ; Tonsall P.M. bation of his fellow men had been always the great desire of his heart—the one 539 J. 539 John , 539 ; George F. Oldershaw, P.M. all others he had sought—and he had a right to say, when he saw 662 ; A. C. Ward, 726 ; John Marston , 662 ; E. B. Read, 662 ; W. Pinner, 062 ; thing above William Witt that to some extent he had succeeded. There was a good , 2064 ; George Wilks, J.W. 2064 ; John Wenner, Sec. 2064; B. T. that splendid gathering, Oswald, 726 ; James Wearing, S.D. 206 for his heart was brim full of gratitude for the great 4 . J. E. Brown, S.W. 2064 ; Charles Cope, deal he should like to say 2064; Harry Hancock, I.G. 2064 : George Earp, Treasurer and he would that he could express it in the 2064 ; Harry kindness he had received, Allen, J.D. 419; John Hackett, S.W. 1941 ; George Lawrence, Secretary ; will for the deed and 1941 Way he should wish. He would ask them to take the W. G. Taylor, S.W. 726 ; George Wormal, Sec. 726 ; Arthur Reeve, P.M. 624 ; F. believe that his thankfulness knew no bounds. The success of the evening Thompson, I.P.M. 624 ; W. E. Marples, D.C. 1941 ; J. J. N. King, 1039 ; Alfred reflected the greatest credit on the Committee and his heart went out to them Hooper, P.M., W.M. 624 ; P. Evershed, P.M. 624 ; John Knight, 20G4; Herbert Han- cock, 2064 ; James Webb, 2064 ; Finney, 206 in grateful thanks. With all his heart and soul he thanked them most sincerely J. J. 4; W. Hulme, 2064; Alfred Coxon , heartily for their kindness, and for coming there to show by their presence J.W. 624 ; W. C. Briggs, 624 ; F. Gothard, 624 ; J. Brotherton , 606 ; W. Davis, ,30 ; and W. Gonms, 1836; T. Warren, 6; T. Totty, esteem and respect they had for George Everett. 54 347 5 George Isom, 1914 and 2064; E. R. the Kimpton , 482; F. Rookese, S.W. 1838 ; F. E. Sinnell, I.G. 1839; S. Jenkins, P.M.4S2; Bro. W. FERGUSON and replied to by Bros, " The Visitors " was given by J. , Frederick Hughes, 482 ; Albert E. Hart, J.D. 4S2 ; J. W. Wellmore, I.P.M. 539; R. EVE, F. B INCKES, C. F. H OGARD , J. M. M CLEOD , J. GLASS, P.M., and W. H William Lister, J.W. 4S2 ; H. Edwin Thornton, S.D. 183S ; Charles J. Bowers, S.D. BAILEY . ¦456; H. Massey, 160, P.M. 619 and 1928 ; John Barkley, 1941 ; and Herbert A. " The Chairman " and " The Committee " were also given before the pleasant Jones, 4g8. proceedings terminated. Bros. H ARRY PRICE and G EORG E G ARDNER ably respond- The Prov, Grand Master having opened Prov. Grand Lodge, was saluted in ing for the latter, ancient form, and the minutes having During the evening several brethren been read and confirmed , the roll of rendered excellent musical and elocu- lodges was called over and responded tionary selections, and Bro. Louis Lee presided at the piano with his well to. known skill and brilliant execution. The P ROV. GRAND M ASTER then The clothing was manufactured by said that before entering upon the George Kenning-, and the illumi- Bro. business of the day it vvas his duty to nated address was executed at the offices refer to a loss sustained since the of the Freemason. The portrait of the Grand Treasurer last meeting by Grand Lodge of Eng- is from a photograph by Bro. Arthur land, by the Provincial Grand Lodge Weston, of Newgate-street. of Staffordshire, and the Craft gene- rally by the death of the Most Wor- shipful Pro Grand Master, the Earl PROVINCIAL of Carnarvon. It was now too late GRAND LODGE OF to take any action outside the province, but it was not too late to p lace on STAFFORDSHIRE. record the fact, and the heartfelt sym- pat hy which every Staffordshire Mason The annual Provincial Grand Lodge felt, and as far as practicable mani- of Staffordshire was held at the Borough fested , vvith all the members of the late earl's famil in their terrible and Hall , Stafford, on Tuesday last, Bro. y Colonel Foster Gough, LL.D.,presiding. irreparable bereavement, and at the same time to testif The attendance was larger than at any y to the zeal , courtesy, talent and worth of the late previous meeting of the Provincial , Pro Grand Master which would ever Grand Lodge, but it was said that the , be held in grateful remembrance by prevailing epidemic of influenza, vvhich all the Masons of Eng land whom he was the cause of the absence of the served so faithfully and well. Deputy Provincial Grand Master, Bro. Bro. C. A. N EVVNHAJI , Pro v. Grand Lieut.-Colonel J. A. Bindley, kept Treasurer then submitted an abstract several other brethren away. As it , of the Prov. Grand Lod accounts , was, however, 250 brethren were in ge which showed a balance of 8s. 2d. attendance, of whom the following is a £62 correct list : to be carried forward. The accounts were adopted , and Broi. W. H. Hales, P.P.S.G.W , acting O.R.G.M.; J. Bodenham , P.S.G. Warden : ordered to be entered on the minute. - . I.J. Barnett-, P.G.W., as P.J.G.W. ; Rev. Bro. Newnham vvas unanimousl y VV. F. Bradley, P.G. Chap. ; C A. Newn- ham, P.G. Treas. ; E. I.. Kimp ton , P.G. re-elected Prov. Grand Treasurer. Reg. j J. B. Ashvvell, P.S.G. Deacon ; J. The P ROV . G RAND M ASTKI .1 , in Ashmall , P.J.G. Deacon ; W. Tunnicliff , I .G. Sup. of Wks. ; G. H: Staneer, P.G. his annual address, described the Uir. of Cers. ; S. W. Page, P.G.S.B. ; state of Masonry in the provii.ce as R. Benboiv, P.G. Std. Br. ; W. T. Bonner. being very satisfactory . Since the £.G. Organist ; G. VV. Walker, P. Asst. >-¦. Sec ; James Williams, P.G. Pur- last meeting of Provincial Giand suivant; P. Peake, P. Asst. G. Pursui- Lodge he had attended no less than vant. Past Provincial Grand Wardens: Bros. THE RIGHT HON. THE EARL OF MOUNT EDGCUMBE , fifty-two Masonic meetings in the W. H. Hales, J. B. Piercey, J. uodenham, Thomas l avlor. Frederick DEPUTY GRAND MASTER. province. He submitted the desira - Uerry LL.D.; E. W. Heelis, John bility of appointing Lodge Secretaries Bromley VV. R. Blair, J. F. Pepper, E. Starey , and Matthias Barker. Bros. ]. for a term of at least three years ; also that he was about to qualif y as P.P.A.G.D.C; James Powell feW , P.P.G. Sup. of Works; W. E. Marsh , a Vice-President of the three Masonic Charitable Institutions. He urged the J Woolley, P.P.A.G.D.C ; E. H. Brough , P.P.G. Supt. of Wks.; E. VV T 1 J* e p p * - P-P-G. Organist ; J. Wooldridge, P.P.A.G.D. of C. ; Ralph Dain , sending of subscriptions and reports of meetings to the Freemason , as th Ori p ?_ C;; J* C* Cleminshaw, P.P.G. Std. Br. ; W. T. Bonner, P.G. province ought to be more en evidence than it then was. Subsequently ; Warburton P.G.D.C ; E. M_ .. ' r?- . V. Greatbach , P.P.G.S. of W.; John tam P he referred to severa l points affecting the internal government and working K i5 P* ;A -G * P -; J- Godwin , P.P.G. Std. Br. ; George Piatt, P.G. Purst. ; B ' C U P* P*G-P- * S. Watson, P.P.G.P. ; Rev. J. F. Tamplin , Chap. 546 ; of the lodges, and concluded his address with an expression of his S R?H y PD ll'P T Henr R ' * J*G.D. ; F. Wedgwood Grove, P.P.J.G.D. ; F. Skerrett, P.G.S. ; warmest thanks to the officers and brethren of the different lodges for their unvary- lr es Ur zo6 VV. Webberley, P.P.J.G.D. ; T. Roseblade P.P.G. cdo * Y' 5 ' S- 4. John , ing kindness and courtesy towards himself, especially by their hearty and absolutel y B V ii' *?,tevens°n- P.P.G.S.B. ; Henry Hall, J.W. 526 ; A. T. Molineaux , 526 ; ey unanimous adoption of his Instruction and Ritual schemes, and stating that -J? , A . Steward 526; W. H. Smith , S.W. 347 ; G. H. Newns, I.G. mi'th ChVrl. x , ' W*M* 347 ' E. W. Smith , J.W. 347 ; A. Parker, P.M. 456 ; their best thanks were due to Bro. Sudlow. Uiaries Taylor, 456 ; G. H. Tortoishell , I.P.M. 456; G. J. Hardy, Steward 456 ; brethren were appointed Prov. Grand Officers for the year : I,G Henry The following SW fi T "' " 456 > ^shaw, Treas. 456; R. E. W. Fletcher, 1,,.' 50 Joseph Pemberton, 347 ; Matthew Fletcher, ; Reuben Dainty, Bro. J. A. Bindley ...... D.P.G.M. I ' e 347 ' ' Ja j , Peattie Secrteary 347 ; H. W. J. Ince, 347 * VVilliam Davis, „ W. Webberley, 546...... Prov. S.G.W. V27 17 u od __ , ' W M « " l&'nso P.M. 456; Richard T. A. Hardy, J.P., 456 ; George Wilson, „ Alfred Hooper , 624 ...... Prov. J.G.W. Wllham Bar , ; Hubert Harle F, Cobmk V ' W.M. 419; John Edward Monn, 526 ; S. Keeling, W.M. 456; „ , 419 SecrPta mith * Secretary 526; John L. Chapman, W.M. 1S3S ; D. Jones, „ Major E. H. Thorne, 526 ...... Prov. G. Sec. y 4l8 W-M ' J* P * watton, i860 ; John T. Homer, 1S3S ; Geoffrey Pleatt, „ Edwin Hodgkinson, 456 ...... Prov. S.G.D. l ot/.' «,,?,, *• G - Warburton, P.M., D. of C. 1914; Vincent Litchfield , W.M. ,, James Davenport, 451 ...... Prov. J.G.D. WlUlam l.VV ' t Hampton , W.M. 418 ; Edwin Teale, S.W. 1914; S. J. Bott, „ E. B. Jackson, 2214...... Prov. G.S. of W. ' ' ames Mason Hzirnn- ri ' J , Secretary 662 ; E. B. Devereux, S.W. 418 ; Samuel „ J. Wooldridge, 726 ...... Prov. G.D.C. 6G_ V 2; G E Walters, J.D. 546 ; John Griffin , ; G. H. Birch, 1 r n ,* * 539 „ W. E. Challinor, 966 ...... Prov. A.G.D.C. 17.2- -nf' Bou _ hey > 546; Thomas J. Maryn, I.P.M. 1792 ; Thomas S. Burch, I.G. I vx; J nomas Knisrht, 410 : Frank Klimbross. Sec. 1702 : Edwin Phillins. W.M. nfifi : „ T. Buxton, 1060 ...... Prov. G.S.B. na an „ A. Newton Lee, 1792 Wood, p ,/ - I-P-M. 966 ; Daniel Henderson, 419; John Ward, W.M. 546; J. ] Prov. G. Std. Brs. Sec l838 ; C. F. Page, 2214 ; Herbert M. Lord, 419 ; C. W. D. Digman, „ John Godwin, 98 ...... finfi Ev Findlav , ' B * Jackson, P.M. 2214, W.M. 418 ; Arthur Horton , J.W. 69G; J. H. „ H. Hartland, 662 ...... Prov. G. Org. Samuel Woodhall, ; Henry Palethorpe S.W. 1 ...... Prov. A .G. Sec. 6 .6 •* «.u ni ' 696 James Jervis, 2214; , „ Major George W. Walker, 838 Cleveland Reynolds, 526 5 Charles E. Hedge, 2214; J. Herman Chilton, „ George Piatt, 696 ...... Prov. G. Purst. ¦meetings Bro. Woods, 1838 ... ••• - ••¦ Prov. A.G. Purst.. in the last year, and many of the brethren present had had the pleasure McBean 18 ;; G., H. Tortoishell ««; Beattie, •of welcoming him at those meetings. They had realised the labour and the Bros. Capt. , 38 J- j Q Stwds de. 726 ; F. Taylor, 726 ; H. Willcock, 419 ;F. Skerntt, 460 j 'votion which was involved in that number of meetings. Bro. . Col. Foster Gou«h Bro. W. Twist, 419 ... ». - - Prov. G. Tyler. -was enthroned in the hearts of all Masons, and he would adapt to him words which : were spoken of a very different person : Provincial Grand Lodge was called off at half-past one, for the purpose of " He always rules us by our own consent. Divine service at St. Mary's Collegiate Church. The brethren marched attending His laws are equal, and his genial sway to the church in procession . The sermon vvas preached by the Provincial Grand . Makes it a real pleasure to obey." Chap., Bro. the Rev. W. F. Bradley, from the words " Man goeth forth to his work: The P ROV . GRAND M ASTER , in responding, said it was not very frequentl until the evening " (103rd Psalm , 23rd verse) . The brethren returned to the y he found himself comp letely at fault, but really the very overwhelming nature Borough Hall in reverse order, and Provincial Grand Lodge was afterwards. of the praise delivered by Bro. Bodenham in painting an ideal Grand Master as he resumed. (the Prov. G.M.) would wish to be, but could not clai m to be, and the brethren' Bro. BODENHAM presented the draft proposed new code of by-laws for the: s re- J. ception of the remarks were really more than he was able to acknowled Provincial Grand Lodge, and moved its adoption. ge He could assure the brethren of his very grateful though poor acknowled Bro. D ERRY seconded the proposition , which vvas then put and carried. gments He could not deny that he had striven hard perhaps to do his duty among Bro. BODENHAM reported as to the four boys from Staffordshire in the Royal the brethren. He must candidl tell them that he had met with an exceeding l Masonic Institution for Boys, and said his only wish was that all the boys in the: y y rich and comprehensive reward which he could hardl have expected. On the School were as good as the Staffordshire boys. , y present •occasion he vvas inexpressibl grateful to the lodges which had surpassed his On the motion of the P ROVINCIAL G RAND MASTER, seconded by the PROVINCIAL. y expecta- tions in their attendance at Provincial Grand Lodge, but he wished it to be G RAND T REASURER , the following resolutions were adopted : defi. nitely understood that it would be an additional proof of their loyalty and courtesy " That this meeting of Prov. Grand Lodge approves and confirms the recent: if more of the brethre n would stop to the banquet. He vvas frequently asked by out- nomination by the Prov. Grand Secretary of the W. Bro. J. Bodenham , P.A.G.D.C, siders his op inion as to entering into the Craft, and he was on those occasions very P.S.G.W., as representative for the Province of Staffordshire on the Board of' seldom able to refrai n from giving the result of his own experience, vvhich was Royal Masonic Institution for Boys, heartily thanks Bro. that Management of the since the day he joined the Craft he had only had one regret—that he mi ht valuable services, past and present, to that Institution , and. g have Bodenham for his very joined it two years earlier. That vvas his opinion now. Bro. Bodenham had that until the Provincial Grand Lodge shall otherwise resolve, the Prov. re- requests ferred to the fact of his having attended Masonic meetings to nominate Bro. Bodenham as its representative 52 during Grand Secretary will continue the year, but he would not further go into that. He now proposed on the Board of Management, from time to time, as occasion may require." the next toast—"The Deputy Prov. Grand Master , and the Officers of Prov. Grand " That the sum of £21 be and is hereby granted from the funds of Prov. Grand' Lodge." He had to thank these brethren for their prompt and loyal support. Lodge to W. Bro. Bodenham , Past A.G.D.C, P.S.G.W., in aid of the funds of the- That he might say app lied specially to Bro. Bindley, the Deputy Prov. G.M., vvho Royal Masonic Institution for Boys, to be presented by Bro. Bodenham, as. only required an order from him, and it was at once obeyed , and when asked to Steward , at the forthcoming annual Festival of that Institution." visit a lodge he at once did it. Within a few hours he sent him a full and im- A telegram was received from the Deputy Prov. Grand Master regretting his. partial report of all that had taken place on his visit. When he (the Prov. inability to attend Provincial Grand Lodge, and sending his best wishes. G.M.). had any doubt he referred to Bro. Bindley, and his judgment was thoroughly The question of establishing a fund for the relief of cases of distress within reliable. He was very popular, and the only lodges where he was not popular vvere the province was raised by Bro. T. T AYLOR , and a Committee was appointed to those where the brethren vvere not punctual , or were absent without permission. consider the subject and to formulate a report. The Committee were also instructed But he was popular vvith the Provincial Grand Master and all right minded to consider the relations of the province with the Masons' Institutions and charit- brethren. He referred to Bro. Bindley for the purpose of reassuring him of the able associations, and to report upon the same. brethre n 's continued and hearty wishes that his health might be very speedily re- Votes of thanks vvere accorded the following : The Provincial Grand Chap lain stored and would soon be among the brethren again . With regard to the other for his excellent sermon ; the rector of St. Mary's for the use of his church ; the Grand Officers , they vvere all under his special notice, and he knew they vvere Staffordshire County Council and the Corporation of Stafford for the use of the entitled to an honourable place. halls for the lodge and the banquet. Bro. BRADLEY, Prov. G. Chap., responded, and said he believed there was but The collection at the church amounted to £7 13s. gd., which was apportioned one sp irit animating the whole of the Provincial Grand Officers—the sp irit of as follows : £2 IOS. to the County Infirmary, Stafford ; £2 ios. to the Provincial perfect loyalty to their Prov. Grand Master, and of true Masonic love for all his most Grand Chaplain's Church Fund (St. Peter's, West Bromwich), and the balance to admirable qualities which they had seen in every possible way. The duties of the Prov. the rector of St. Mary's, Stafford, for his schools. G. Officers vvere most arduous, and they had to be performed at intervals vvhich were Provincial Grand Lodge was thereupon closed , and the brethren adjourned to too far apart. They would like to see more work in the province, so as to have banquet. The usual toasts were proposed. more opportunities of meeting each other. However , they vvere thankful to meet In proposing " The Queen and the Craft " the P ROVINCIAL G RAND M ASTER the Prov. Grand Master ; the present occasion might be the last with some of said her Majesty swayed the sceptre of the mightiest empire that ever existed them , but at all events they vvere at least thankful to be there that evening, since the world bega n ; but what was a still greater thing to be said of her and to do all they could to further the cause of Masonry under their distinguished was that she was a ruler enthroned in the hearts of her own countrymen. Their leader. He vvas sorry Bro. Bindley was ill with influenza. Influenza had been affections went hand in hand with their duties, as a token and pledge whereof the cause of his having had between last Sunday week and. that day to he asked thebrethren to drink with the greatest enthusiasm the health of the Queen. prepare seven sermons, but that day pressure vvas put upon him not to deliver The PROVINCIAL G RAND M ASTER in proposing " The M.W.G.M., H.R.H. one of more than three-quarters of an hour. He thought if sermons were the Prince of Wales," said tbat last year he made special reference to the habits somewhat shorter more people would attend church , and their Sundays would be of punctuality of the Grand Master, and recommended that the brethren of the a great deal better. They were all loyal to the Great Architect of the Universe ; province should follow his examp le, although he (the Provincial Grand Master) but as they were all made up of a large proportion of human nature, the result had very little to comp lain of in that respect. He now made special reference to would be that human nature would have the upper hand. He thanked the Prov. the Grand Master's sincerity. The brethren all knew perfectl y well that the aim , Grand Master for his kind recognition of his Grand Officers ' services. object , purpose, and princi ples of Freemasonry were to cultivate that understand- Bro. P EPPER proposed , and Bro. M ASSEY replied to the toast of " The Visitors." ing, elevate the character, and examine the heart. The Prince of Wales had Bro. N EWNHAM , Prov. G.T., proposed " The Masonic Charities," declaiming given to the iworld proofs of his belief in these princi ples, inasmuch as be bad against indiscriminate Charity, but approving of what Provincial Grand Lodge recently completed the dedication of his eldest son to the service of Freemasopry. had done that day in re-appointing the By-laws Committee for devising means for This, they would easily understand , supplied an incontrovertible answer to all how they could best help unobtrusive misery. Bro. BARKEK replied. the sneers and slanders of the outside world. But there vvas one other lesson Bro. DAVIS proposed , and Bro. T AYLOR responded to the toast of The they had to learn , that his Royal Highness always did his own work. He never Stewards," and the Tyler's toast closed the proceedings. vacated the chair when present at a meeting as long as there was any work to Some capital music was given by the glee party , which was composed of Bros. do, a lesson to be commended to every brother. In Staffordshire the lesson Alex. Smith ,. W.M., W. H. Smith, S.W., and E. W. Smith, J.W., of the Noah's happily was not needed , for, as he told them in lodge, the work in Staffordshire Ark Lodge, No. 347, Tipton. was admirably performed. Nevertheless, as a little encouragement in well doing as well as for the credit of the Grand Master, this might well be noticed. Bro. BEVERLEY proposed " The Pro G.M., the Deputy G.M., and the rest of PROVINCIAL GRAND CHAPTER OF the Grand Officers , Present and Past." Bro. BODENHAM , P.A.G.D.C , in reply, said it vvas always an honour to re- CUMBERLAND AND WESTMORLAND. spond for officers of the Grand Lodge of England, and he only regretted that they at the had not with them a member of Grand Lodge whom they so recently saw in The Grand Chapter of this province was summoned to assemble banner of Stafford, and to whom they owed a great debt of gratitude, Bro. Sudlow Freemasons' Hall , Whitehaven , on Tuesday, the 5th inst., under the . With of the regard to the officers of Prov. Grand Lodge, they certainly could not refer to their Sun , Square , and Compasses Chapter, No. 119, when, in the absence Grand Superintendent, ' Comp. H. Cook P.Z. P.G.H., presided. There vvas works for some time without referring to the death of the Earl of Carnarvon, to , , a large number of companions present. which the Prov. Grand Master had so feeling ly referred in Prov. Grand Lodge. Provincial Grand Chapter meeting, They were happy, however, to think that although they had had a great loss, was opened, and the minutes of the former held at Workington read and confirmed. The dues from the respective chapters there still remained Masons to fill up gaps in their ranks, and they were very glad , of the well-earned promotion of the Earl of Lathom, and to greet him as Pro G.M. of the province were paid as c-dled upon ; also fees of honour. statement 01 They hoped he would fill the office as well and have as distinguished a career as In the absence of the Prov. G. Treas., Comp. M C K AY read a accounts, which showed a good balance to credit account and Comp. McKay his predecessor. As to the Earl of Mount Edgcumbe, he also had a good record, , and his services to his province entitled them to think he would rank with his moved that Comp. G. W. Kenworthy be Grand Treasurer for the province. pre- agreed to. decessors. As to the other Grand Officers , the M.W.G.M. had appointed Lord Comp. P ATERSON seconded the proposition, and it was unanimously vvhich vvas - Wantage and Admiral Inglefield , who vvere well known in the Army and Navy, as Comp. D ALRYMPLE proposed Comp. Casson for the office of Janitor, Grand Wardens. All the Grand Officers hoped to do their duty well. Happily, seconded by Comp. B ARR , and carried. the Grand Officers had during the last few years been drawn from the ranks of The following companions vvere invested by the Acting G. Superintendent provincial brethren as well as London brethren, and now there was no province in Comp. Geo. J. McKay, P.Z. 129 ...... Prov. G.H...... England which could not claim to have supp lied a Grand Officer, and year by year „ H. Bewes, P.Z. ^27 Prov. G.J. Masons of position and ability were preferred to office in Grand Lodge, and a link ,, Geo. Dalrymple, P.Z. 119 ...... Prov. G.S. E. was kept up between head-quarters and the provinces. Having thanked the „ J. G. Gandy, 129 ...... Prov. G.S.N. Treas. brethren for the toast, he would cal l special attention to one Grand Officer , whose „ G. W. Kenworthy, P.Z. 119 (elected) ...... Prov. G. name needed no commendation at his hands—the Provincial Grand „ John Spittall ...... Prov. G. Reg- ¦ Master, Bro. Colonel Foster Gough , LL.D. The toast might have fallen to abler' „ W. C. Johns, Z. 119 ...... Prov. G.P.S. , " ' '' ' '' A.S. but certainly not to more willing hands. The brethren knew how E. G. Mitchell, Z. 371 ...... Prov. G. ist 2nd A._ - long Colonel Foster Gough had laboured in the Province of Staffordshire, „ Thos. Allinson , J. 119 ...... Prov. G. and many of them also well knew how active and earnest a Mason presided over ,, James Dickinson , H. 371 ...... Prov. G.S.B. Std. Br. the destinies of the province, more or less, for the last 20 years. They hoped he „ J. Abbott , J. 371 ...... Prov. G. would preside over them for many years to come. From past experience they knew ,, Edwin Loach, S.E. 962 ...... Prov. G.D.C. D.C the province was by him perfectl y armed at all points. In the last year he had „ Geo. Starkey, P.S. 119 ...... Prov. A.G. Org. taken in hand the very important matter of ritual , and they knew how zealously he had „ D. H. Cook ...... Prov. G. k- laboured , not only by his personal precept and example, but by his attendance at „ John Mills ...... Prov. A.G.S. lodges, and bringing the brethren into William Hodgson 10 ...... ") , line with the great authorities of the ,, , 73 . Craft, in making Prov. G. Stwds them perfect in the whole of the great work. It vvas an open „ E. J. Burgess, 327...... [ secret that when the ritual was perfect Col. Foster Gough had other aims in view „ Isaac Dickinson , 62 ...... , and 9 ... J Janitor. ajl the great elections of Masonry would in due course have his attention. He gave „ John Casson ...... Prov. G. a ^ his attention to one point at a time, furnishing and fitting up the whole of the moral This being all the business before the Prov. Grand Chapter , it was closed, furniture of the Craft. They had heard him say he had attended 52 Masonic the companions dined at the Globe Hotel, Comp. H. Cook in the chair. BOYAL MASONIC BENEVOLENT some he should ask them to drink. The first was that At the regular meeting of the Philanthropic Lodge, vvhich all true men and Masons delighted to honour—¦ No. 304, held on Wednesday, the 29th ult., the Secre- INSTITUTION. " The Queen." tary, at the request of the W.M., made a report of the " The Grand Lodge " vvas next given, and ably proceedings of the Saturday previous, and the present The Committee of Management held their regular responded to by Bro. Dr. S MYTH . made by Bro. Mason. monthly meeting at Freemasons' Hall on Wednesday. " The Provincial Grand Lodge " vvas proposed by The W.M. stated that at a meeting held some weeks Rro. J- A. Farnfield , Treasurer of the Institution, was Bro. M ASON , vvho said he was sorry that the Prov. Grand ago it had been decided to present Bro. Mason with an in the chair, and there were present Bros. H. Smith, Master vvas not present , but that he had received address, vvhich he called upon the Secretary to read , p G.D., D.P.G.M. West Yorkshire ; C. E. Keyser, a very kind letter from him , in vvhich he said and vvas as follows : ' A Tattershall , James Brett , P.G.P. : G. Bolton, '' I heartily congratulate you on completing your 25th . H. " Philanthropic Lodge, No. 304, Leeds. To Worshi pful Daniell Newton, P. Fitzgerald, W. M. Rice, year. May you live to enjoy your 50th admission into X B , J. J. Brother Charles Letch Mason, Past Master, Past Cottebrune P.G.P. C. F. Hogard G. Masonry." Twenty-five years was a short time to C A. , ; , P. Provincial Grand Treasurer, Treasurer of the H. Strong, Hogg, P.G.D. ; S. C. look back upon , but a long one to look forward to ; but Std. Br. ; J. Jabez Lodge. Chas. Kempton , Geo. E. Fairchild , R. P. he hoped that they might all live to meet and celebrate Haslip, " Worshi ful Sir and Brother, Stevens, John Barnett, jun., Henry Garrod , Charles G. the 50th anniversary. p '• Hill , Henry Cox, Louis Stean , W. H. Hubbert, W. The Deputy Prov. Grand Master, Bro. H. S MITH , The Worshipful Master, Past Masters, Officers , Hollis, Charles Lacey, W. H. Making, Hugh Cotter, responded. and Brethren of the Philanthrop ic Lodge salute you on the 25th anniversary of your initiation into Free- C U. Carrell, W. Klingenstein , Chas. Daniel, E. M. The next toast vvas " Prosperity to the Philanthropic Money, Thomas Cubitt, P.G.P. ; H. M. Hobbs, Alex. Lodge." Bro. M ASON said , in proposing this toast, it masonry, and beg your acceptance of this address as a Ridgway, and James Terry, P.G.S.B. (Secretary). recalled many very happy meetings in that room, and token of the fraternal regard and esteem in which you The minutes of the previous meeting having been he hoped that their dear old mother lodge, vvhich was are held in your mother lodge. read and verified , the Secretary reported the deaths of fast nearing her " centenary," would long continue to "J OHN W M . BOOTH , W.M. five annuitants (three men and two widows). The prosper, and that the same happiness and goodwill " 25th April, 1891." "JAS. B EAUMONT, Secretary. report of the Sub-Committee appointed to prepare tor would always prevail as in the past , for he believed he the arrangements for the forthcoming Jubilee Festival was correct in saying that during the existence of the The W.M. then presented the address, adding that vvas submitted and agreed to, and the requisition call- lodge it had had no internal dissensions, but that it had he trusted that Bro. Mason would receive it with their sincere thanks and best wishes. Bro. Tomlinson ing a special general meeting for the purpose of alter- been one long continued unbroken time of happiness, , P.M., and Bro. ing certain laws on Wednesday next, the 20th inst., at peace, and goodwill. P.P.G.D. of C, Jose Rickard , P.M., also spoke the hour of noon , was signed. The Warden s report The toast vvas drunk with enthusiasm , and responded in similar terms. for the past month was also read. to by Bro. J. W. BOOTH . Bro. M ASON thanked the W.M., officers , and brethren The draft annual report vvas submitted and approved , The DEPUTY PROV. G RAND M ASTER , in proposing for their kind expression of feeling, and although he subject to certain verbal amendments, and the appli- " The Health of the Host of the Evening, Bro. could speak at some length , he abstained from doing cations from the widows of two recently deceased Mason ," said Bro. Mason vvas no stranger to the so as the evening was far advanced , and also they had annuitants for half their late husband's annuities vvere Masons of Leeds and the province. He was initiated present that evening a large number of brethren from acceded to. The name of an accepted widow candi- on the 25th April , 1866, installed W.M. in December, Hull, who had to return home, and vvith whom they date vvas withdrawn from the list. 1870, and again in December, 1876, and was Provincial wished to spend a social hour before the train left. The proceedings terminated with the usual vote of Grand Treasurer in 1S79 and 1880 , and was one of the The address was beautifully illuminated , and the thanks to the Chairman. founders, and third Master of Lodge Prudence, different jewels worn by Bro. Mason were interwoven — ? ¦ No. 2069. He was exalted on the 6th January, 1S68, in the design. installed Z. in 1874; joined the Alfred Chapter in 1880 GRAND LODGE OF SCOTLAND. and held the office of Z. in 1880 and 1881 ; being also an active member of Integrity Chapter, No. 380. Was ANNUAL FESTIVAL OF THE EMBLEMATIC The Quarterly Communication of this Grand Lodge Provincial Grand Registrar in 18 1876, 18 and LODGE OF INSTRUCTION No. vvas held in Freemasons' Hall , Edinburgh , on Thurs- 75, 77, , 1321. 18 8, and was appointed Prov. Grand H. in 18 the the inst., Bro. Col. Sir Archibald Campbell 7 79, day, 7th , hi hest honour the Grand Superintendent of the pro- on the throne supported b Bros. g The annual festival and supper of the above lod Bart., M.W.G.M., , y vince could confer on him. Bro. Mason had taken an ge T. Elliot of Wolfelee, acting S.G.W., and took place at St. James's Hall Restaurant, on Tuesday J. , James active interest in all that concerned the welfare of the , Dalrymple Duncan , J.G.W. the 28th ult., under the presidency of Bro. Joseph province, and vvas. a warm supporter of the Masonic After the opening of Grand Lodge, a deputation Greenway, W.M. elect of the Harrow Lodge, No. 1310, Charities. The brethren well knew his labours, and he from Lodge Melrose St.'John was introduced to the and was a highly successful gathering, upwards of 150 asked them to drink his health heartily. Grand Master, who expressed his pleasure at receiving members and visitors being present. In responding, Bro. M ASON said he was extremel them , as their coming into the fold brought completion y The supper was admirably served in the Regent obliged to the Deputy Prov. Grand Master for all the of the jurisdiction of Grand Lodge over all the lodges Room. The toast of " The Queen and Craft " was in Scotland. kind words he had uttered , and to the brethren for the received with enthusiasm. The minutes of the last meeting of Grand Lod kind manner they had drank his health. When the ge The toast of " The Emblematic Lodge of Instruc- were approved , with the exception that the ruling on Bishop of Derry was preaching the installation sermon tion " vvas proposed by Bro. G REENWAY , the Preceptor, the position of Provincial Grand Wardens was post- of the Archbishop of York, he said " that no one could in a spirited speech , relating the great progress made poned till the August Communication. take an active and prominent position without his ' by the lodge during the past twelve months, and ' actions being at times misunderstood," and he felt that Bro. George Fisher s motion vvas negatived by 164 saying he had no doubt that if he continued to receive against 48. in the prominent interest he had taken in the welfare of the lodge, his actions might have been sometimes mis- the support of the members and of the Past Masters The motion standing in Bro. W. R. Mann 's name of the mother lod understood. However, he would say this, that the ge as he had hitherto done, that it was postponed until next meeting as the sederunt had had a bright future in store for it. already been a very long one. brethren had at all times given the most generous con- struction to his views, feeling assured that he vvas Bro. FENDICK , P.M., responded for the lodge, and solely actuated by the best motive for the welfare and spoke of the excellent services rendered to it by its PHILANTHROPIC LODGE, No. 304, LEEDS. success of the lodge. Preceptor, Bro. Greenway. In proposing the toast of " The Masonic Charities," The following toasts were also duly honoured : "The A very interesting gathering took place at Leeds on Bro. H ILL , P.M., dwelt upon the labours of Bro. Smith- Visitors," " The President," " The Vice-President ," Saturday, the 25th ult., on the occasion of Bro. C. Letch son in connection with the Boys' School , and also of " Executive," and " Stewards," and vvere briefly and Mason completing his 25th year of membership of the Bro. Lovvrey in connection vvith the local Masonic suitably responded to, being interspersed with songs above lodge. Bro. Mason invited the Master, Past education fund. and recitations, admirably rendered by the following : Masters, Wardens and officers of the lodge to dinner Bros. E bert Roberts , Bro. S MITHSON , in responding, gave an interesting g , P.M., P.P.G.O.; Wm. Hoggins, at the Masonic Rooms, together vvith a few outside W. Harris Sergt. Lee account of the reconstruction of the Boys' School, and J. , , M.A. ; J. Kift, T. Moggridge, members of the Fraternity, amongs t whom were the trusted that it would in future be worked in a thoroug W. Yates, Arthur Fry, and T. Lever, and Messrs. J. D.P.G.M., hly Bro. H. Smith, Past G. Deacon ; Bro. the efficient manner. Peachey, T. Greet, T. Shale, and H. Whitehouse. Rev . T. C. Smyth D.D., Past G. Chap lain; Bro. W. F. , Bro. LOWREY responded on behalf of the local educa- A presentation of a purse of gold vvas made to Smithson , G. Deacon Eng. and Prov. S.G.W. tion fund , and pointed out the real work it had done in Bro. G. F. Swan, P.M., as a slight token of appreciation Before proceeding to the banqueting hall , Bro. the education of several families, the. parents of whom of his services, upon his retirement from the office of M ASON said it was well known to all assembled that it vvere unable from various causes to properl Secretary ; in which capacity he had faithfully served was on that , , y educate day 25 years ago, on those very premises, their children. the lodge for many years. he had passed throug h the portals of the lodge and Bro. M ASON, in proposing the next toast, said it vvas A most enjoyable evening was brought to a close received the li ht of Masonry. From that day to the g the last one, and was also a comprehensive one— by the singing of Auld Lang Syne. present time he had received nothing but unvary ing " Success to the Fidelity Lodge, No. 289, and the kindness from all the members of the lodge, and he Alfred Lodge, No. 306 ; the Prudence Lodge, No. 206 thought that there vvas no better way to celebrate the 9, Philanthrop ic Chapter, No. 304 ; and the Alfred event than their dining together and, he trusted spend- DUBLIN MASONIC ORPHAN SCHOOL. , Chapter, No. 306." The Fidelity and the Alfred lng a pleasant and enjoyable evening. But however Lodges vvere the only two other lodges existing in enjoyable the evening might be, as time pissed away The ninty-ninth anniversary of the Masonic Female Leeds at the time he was initiated. His friend, Bro. the recollection would graduall fade away. He had Orphan School was celebrated on the ult. in the y Beck , was present, a member of the Fidelity, and he 30th therefore determined to make a present to the lod Leinster Hall , Dublin , with great eclat. Prizes ge, regretted the W.M. of the Alfred Lodge Bro. were vvhich he trusted would be a more lasting , distributed by the Duchess of Abereorn acknow- Malcolm (with whom he had long been associated in , who had come led gment of his gratitude. He desired to ask the from London on W.M. Masonry), was unable to be present. Bro. Middleton purpose, and the hall and galleries accept, for the lodge, a set of appropriate brass , were densely crowded. The Royal Standard and Union the I.P.M. of the Prudence Lodge, was present and candlesticks, which he trusted would be an addition to Jack vvere draped from a cord over the dais would respond, and the M.E.Z. of the Philanthropic , and j ">d not detract from the handsome furniture of the smaller banners decorated the edge of the lod Chapter and of the Alfred Chapter vvere also present. gallery, ge. together with trails of acacia and ivy. A All these brethren had been closely connected with him procession the brethren then proceeded to the lodge room , of the Great Officers of the Masonic Order passed up vnere in Masonry. the candlesticks were arranged in proper order. the hall , at one point marching between two lines of he Bros. B ECK and M IDDLETON responded. candlesticks are of brass, some four feet high , the the High Knights Templar, in their picturesque cos- columns Bro. R ICKARD M.E.Z. in responding, being the three orders of architecture, and , 304, said that tumes of white cloaks, vvith red bands; and, just as the the fo inscri Bro. Mason had that evening gladdened his heart. He Grand Officers came to » D "owing ption : the lines , the Temp lars drew Presented... V_,_ L _, had long desired that the three orders of architecture T\ to. « themc PhilanthropL UllclllLULUJJlL.ic LodUUUgCge, I.No. , (J. 304,a_ U_[., b_yy their swords, and, raising them, made an arch of steel , brother so closely connected vvith Masonry should have their CharlesWS Letch Mason, Master of the lodge under which the procession passed. It vvas a most and proper place in the lodge, and trusted they would l871 l877, on the 2 th ann 'versary long beautifu l sight altogether, with the different colours of ofVhis • ^ 5 remain and remind them of the labours of one vvho initiation , as a slight acknowledgment for many cloaks and decorations worn by the officers , and the K1"dnesses they all highly esteemed. received. 25th April , 189 1 ." pretty dresses and sparkling jewels of the ladies, and, Bro. T REVOR , M.E.Z. 306, also responded. finall mu h TM '' Br0- J' w' BooTH . said that he had very y, the bright faces of the children , who came up nfne i-.,u P'l --—-.«.,_easure iniu acceptingai.t;_i_ uuy theuie candlesticksuc_ ii _ i __> _ ii_ n.b on behalfuenau The remainder of the evening vvas enlivened with in pairs, and had seats kept for them on the front of iven b ; hila nthrc.pic Lodge, songs and music g y the brethren. the dais. n - ethren the rf- assembled in the banquet hal l, where The gathering vvas somewhat unique from the fact After the Duchess had given the prizes, a perform - "" Was served h the Hal1 Steward Saw To y . Bro. that it was the 25th anniversary on the 25th day of the ance of music took place, followed by a vote of thanks arrand le, Aft , , in his usual recher che sty month, and , owing to one or two brethren being pre- to her Grace, moved by the S ECRETARY of the Schools, dinner Bro MASON stated that it vvas not his vented b illness from attending at the last moment inte ntionr > - y , and seconded by Bro. Col. C OSBY in a very neat to give them a long toast list, but there were 2.*; brethren sat down to dinner. little speech . PHCENIX FIRE OFFICE. ANDERTON'S HOTEL & TAVERN ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION ^ 19, LOMBARD ST., & 57, CHARING CROSS, FLEET STREET, LONDON. FOR BOYS, LONDON.—Established 1782. In connection with the Royal Clarence Hotel, llfracombe ; andI WOOD GREEN, LONDON, N. LOWEST Current Rates I Assured free of all Liability Peacock Hotel, and Royal Hotel, Boston , Lincolnshire. Liberal and Prompt Settlements | Electric Lighting Rules supplied O FFICE—6, FREEMASONS' HALL, W.C. W. 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TALBOT, Patterns, 85 pages 4to demy, revised for 1891, cost free for three meeting Photographer North-street , Leatherhead, Surrey. , penny stamps. at 3 p.m. punctually. We have already stated all the necessary particulars fact of Dunckerley having signified his intention of Correspondence. " superintendence vith reference to the election and the candidates. We taking the county under his " is, in not, therefore, do more than repeat that the my opinion , strong presumptive evidence that he did so, need as he was not the man to stop half way in anything. declared on the Male Fund at the Committee [W e do not hold ourselves responsible for the opinions expressed vacancies by our correspondents , but we wish in a spirit of fair play to Whatever the actual date of the said appointment may all to permit—within certain necessary limits—free discussion 0f Management in February were 14 in number, .] have been, it is perfectly clear that Royal Arch Masonry namely, u immediate and three deferred, and the in Cornwall vvas officially recognised in the year 1791, number of candidates was announced as 66. We MASONIC CLUB. and that from this period the Order has had an unbroken day. believe, however, that four annuitants have since died , To the Editor of the " Freemason." existence down to the present including HENRY SADLER. so that the number to be elected, the Dear Sir and Brother , deferred, will be 18. On the Widows' Fund the I often have occasion , frequently on purely vacancies declared in February were 12, namely, nine Masonic business, to journey up to London, a distance IRIIPOREi ri^^TdS'?^^! immediate and three deferred, and the number of can- of nearly 200 miles, and to remain there for at least two or three nights, and find that the hotel bills for didates as 81, but in this case also sundry annuitants bed , breakfast , and attendance are generally about 8/- since died, so that the number to be elected to- have or 9/- per day, although I endeavour to be as eco- day will be 15. nomical as I can. This, to a business and family man "ff "ft* -It* with a limited income, is a serious item, and I often The Empire Lodge is continuing to work actively on think must be the means of deterring many country Craft flDasonrp. the lines for which it was founded , namely, to afford a brethren from serving as Stewards to our great METROPOLITA N MEETINGS. Masonic home for colonial brethren generally, and for Charities, and attending Grand Lodge and Grand Chapter, as they otherwise mi ht be induced to do. doing honour to Masons of distinction when visiting g Although I therefore do not agree with them on the Old King's Arms Lodge (No. 28).—The Country. installation meeting of this old lod the Old point I am aware that a ge took place on Monday, , goodly number of our country the 27th ult., at Freemasons' Hall. Bro. W. Biles occupied brethren are advocates for holding our great Festivals At their next meeting on May 26th the lodge pur- the chair, and there vvere present as visitors : Bros. Col. in two distinct localities in London and a northern Noel Money, P.G.M. Surrey ; C. F. Matier, P.G. Std. Br. ; to entertain his Honour Chief Justice Way, Past poses provincial town, and thus accommodate both classes T. G. Bullen, P.G. Std. Br. ; T. G. Nicholson, G. Stwd. ; Grand Master of South Australia ; Bro. Sir William of Stewards. I, however, am not altogether in favour Bovvers, W.M. 15 ; L. V. Walker, P.M. 22 ; C. E. Collins, Whiteway, Premier of Newfoundland, and District of that idea, provided some scheme can be formulated W.M. 23 ; Hunter, P.M. 23 ; and a large number of dis- tinguished brethren. Grand Master of that Colony, with two other of his whereby Stewards from the provinces can be conveyed by the railway companies at cheap rates—single fare The lodge having been opened, and the minutes read and co-delegates—Bro. the Hon. Moses Munroe, who holds confirmed , for double journey on production of their Steward' a ballot vvas taken for the admission of Mr. in Newfoundland of G.H.P. of the Grand s Arthur Woods Daniell as a candidate for initiation , the re- the position ticket ; but above all for the formation in London of ter of Royal Arch Masons of Nova Scotia, and sult being unanimously in his favour. Bros. Chitty and Chap a Masonic club with good sleep ing accommodation , Cockell vvere raised to the Sublime Degree of M.M. Bro. Bro. the Rev. William Pilot. Last, but by no means dining room , &c. I venture to say it would be well Money then presented Bro. Ern est Frederic Debenham, least Bro. Dr. Egan , the District Grand Master of the patronised if opened in a central locality, and be the W.M. elect (he having been unanimousl y elected at the means of last lodge meeting) for the benefit of installation Eastern Division of Cape Colony, who has postponed spreading Masonic knowledge. May I ask , which you to advocate the opening of such an institution , and ceremony Bro . Biles performed with great success. The his return purposely to be present on this interesting also suggest to Bro. Speth , the Secretary of the W.M., Bro . Debenham , having been installed, and after investing Bro. Biles as his I.P.M., proceeded to appoint occasion. Quatuor Coronati Lodge, its usefulness.—Yours fra- and # # # invest his remaining officers as follows : Bros. W. I. ternally, Invitations bave been accepted by Bro. Admiral Sir Barrat, S.W. ; Wm. Price, J.W. ; Wm. Paas, P.M., PROVINCIAL. Treas. (an office he has filled for years) ; D. Crombie, Bro. Major-Genera l Laurie 31 Edward Inglefield, J.G.W., , P.M., Sec ; F. Clark, S.D. ; C. W. Carrell, J.D. ; T. P.G.M. of Nova Scotia, and by many Prov. Grand f mrnmrnmrnm^mmtmcm R ose, I.G. ; H. Newland , P.M., D.C. ; F. W. Methven Masters , the Grand Registrar, the Grand Secretary, and K. C. Lester, Stewards; and A. C. Tattersall, Org. Bro. Biles vvas then invested by the W.M. vvith a Past and other Grand Officers, Present and Past. Mjgonlcj^ Masters' jewel, which had been voted to the former at the # # # last lodge meeting in recognition of his services as W.M. The Provincial Grand Lodge of Staffordshire was during his past year of office , and he thanked the lodge in a short speech. The candidates last under the presidency THOMAS DUNCKERLEY. for initiation vvere then held at Stafford on Tuesday 941] initiated , the ceremony being performed in a highly satisfac- of the Provincial Grand Master, Bro. Col. Foster I am greatly obli ged to Bro. John Lane for his tory manner by the newly-installed W.M. All business Gough, LL.D. The attendance was larger than at any instructive article in the Freemason of the 25th ult. being ended, the lodge was closed , and the brethren ad- The exp lanation therein iven for the erasure of journed to refreshment. previous meeting, notwithstanding the absence of g Dunckerley's " mother lodge " in is no doubt A large number of over 60 friends of the W.M. and from the prevailing 1773 several brethren who were suffering correct ; at all events it solves what has been to me a members of the lodge vvere assembled to wish , him God- epidemic of influenza, including the Deputy Prov. Masonic puzzle. Unfortunately at the time I was speed in his year of office, and a very enjoyable evening was spent interspersed vvith some excellent music -Coi. A. Bindley. The engaged on this portion of Dunckerley's career Lane s , , under Grand Master, Bro. Lieut. J. the able direction of Bro. Wm. Price, J.W., and with the proceedings were of an eminently satisfactory character, valuable " Handy Book " had not made its appearance, assistance of Bro . Tattersall, Organist. and testified to the ability and thoroughness with which or I should doubtless have availed myself of it as After the usual loyal toasts had been given , Bro. Biles freely as I have of his other grand work, " Masonic proposed , in well-chosen terms the toast of *' " The W.M.," the rule of the present Prov. Grand Master is charac- , Records." Bro. W. J. Hughan, in " Masonic Notes and congratulated the lodge on its selection of Bro. Deben- terised, and to the loyal support vvhich has been and Queries " of the 2nd inst., conclusively proves ham , as from the work that he had that night gone through tendered to him by every lodge in the province. A what I had hitherto strongly suspected, viz., they would have seen that he vvas well fitted to perform his important duties vvith great credit to himself and satisfaction full report of the proceedings will be found in another Dunckerley's membership of the old Prince George Lodge in 1757. I certainly vvas not aware that to the lod ge. column. The Worshipful Master, in reply, after thanking the the Worcestershire Masonic Library vvas the brethren for the manner in which the toast had been re- We understand that Bro. the Earl of Hardwicke has fortunate possessor of one of the original pamphlets ceived, said that with the assistance of his officers and all containing Dunckerley's Charges at Plymouth. Having resigned the office of Provincial Grand Master of Cam- members of the lodge, he would endeavour to discharge his searched for this pamphlet in the British Museum and duties to their fullest satisfaction. brid geshire, to which he was appointed in 1872, and made enquiries in other directions without success, I The toasts of "The I.P.M.," " The Initiate," " The vvhich he has thus held for 19 years, and that the Prince somewhat hastily, it seems, concluded that there was Visitors," " The Past Masters," " The Officers," and the of Wales has "appointed Bro. Lieut.-Col. R. Townley not one in existence, and therefore reprinted the revised Tyler's toast followed , and the meeting broke up at a late hour, everyone declaring it to be one of the most pleasant Caldwell, who has been Grand Superintendent of Royal version in the " Freemasons' Magazine " for 1793, although I should have much preferred the ori inal they had spent. Arch Masons for the province since 1886, to be his lord- g publication. The firs t list of members of this once ship's successor. We feel sure that Lord Hardwicke Temperance in the East Lodge (N0.898) . celebrated lodge was returned to Grand Lodge —A regular meeting of this lodge vvas held on Wednesday, will carry with him into his retirement the respect and about the year 1775. It includes the names of the 29th ult., at the Assembly Rooms, Poplar, under the regard of the Craft generally, but more particularly of several naval officers , but that of Dunckerley presidency of Bro. G. Sharman, W.M., supported by the our Cambridge brethren , over whom he has presided sc is not among them, he having probab ly resigned his following Past Masters, Bros. H. Rogers, J. Gordon , J. J. Carter, J. Byford, jun., G. Graveleyj T. W. Pulsford, VV. genially for close on 20 years. The province is stronger membership when in financial difficulties. Although I felt morally certain that Dunckerley vvas in some way J. Butcher, and J. Siddars. The following officers assisted . by two lod his lordshi p received his ges now than when connected vvith the lodge for whose use the new room Bros. T. Armstrong, S.W. j Byford, jun., J.W. (pro tem.) ; J. R. Waller, Treas. ; C. G. Wyatt Smith , Sec ; E. F. appointment , while for the last seven or eight years, or was built, at the opening of which he delivered his even Williams, J.D. ; Sherwin, Org. ; T. S. Craig, I.G.; and longer, it has done a considerable amount ol celebrated address, it certainly did not occur to me T. Ringrose, Stwd. Among the brethren present were Bros. thoroughly good work in behalf of our Masonic Insti- that he was then the Master of it. In the absence, there- H. Coward, J. Barkery, F. H. Rumsey, F. H. Burdett , H. tutions. fore, of direct evidence, I did not feel justified in re- Carter, H. T. Woods, J. T. Grearson, A. Aves, F. Wallace, * * * ferring further to the subject. I am , however, very W. 1. Towell, I. Richardson , C. Johnson , J. Lewington, H. B. Burton, and others. Among the visitors were the Bro. Lord Carrington will be formally installed ir glad that Bro. Hughan has made the discovery, as it not only adds one more laurel to the Dunckerley wreath , following: Bros. A. J. Taylor, 1656; Wm. Pile, 1342 ; W. office as Provincial Master of the newly-consti- Grand but furnishes a distinct reason for his having been Wasle, 1273 ; J. Holbrook , 1345 ; F. J. Webster, 1S04 ; tuted Bonner Mills, and others . Province of Buckinghamshire on Tuesday next selected to deliver the oration in question. Re- , 13S2; J. 1765; the Lodge being opened , the minutes of the last meeting 19th instant. The ceremony has been appointed plying to Bro. Richard Pearce Couch's interesting to vvere read and confirmed. Out of the long list of candidates take place at Aylesbury, and will be performed b\ letter , No. 940, in the same column as the on the agenda Messrs. Brocklebank and Wm. Harris were '"s Royal Highness the Duke of Clarance and Avon- one from Bro. Hughan, I beg to state that submitted to the ballot, and, being unanimously elected, Dunckerley's services as dale, Prov. Grand Master of Berkshire. As Berks ano the approximate period of vvere duly initiated. Bros. Kiddie, Carter, and Grearson the several counties namedj on page were then passed to the Degree of F.C, and Bros. Miller Bucks were lately one province, the arrangement we Superintendent of was mainl gathered from " Hughan's Origin of and Levington vvere raised to the Degree of M.M. The nave mentioned will be in all respects most gratifying, 259 y " wherein the author notes that in brethren then proceeded to the election of W.M. for the anu we have no doubt the proceedings will pass ofl the English Rite, counties (including Cornwall) the appointment ensuing year, and the choice fell unanimously on Bro. Arm- successfull y. many strong, the worth S.W. The Treasurer, Bro. Waller at an earlier period than the date y , vvas ? • may have been made then re-elected, and Bros. Holley, Kingrose, and Bussey iven. That is why I used the word " approximate," tjrand _ Master Vrooman has fixed upon Thursday, g vvere appointed Auditors. Various propositions on behalf C S and as no mention of Dunckerley's appointment for of indigent brethren vvere made, and generously responded tt| u ' lnst-> as the time for placing the corner-stone ol antl N.Y., the erection ol Cornwall is to be found in the records of the Grand to. The installation meeting is fixed for the last Wednesday wh' u Asylum at Utica, re maalready been entered upon. Extensive prepara- Chapter I did not deem it advisable to depart from in May. tin nS k'ne forIor thetne even*event, andanu aa. largeidige andemu representa-_ cpi -aemcL- the date given by Bro. Hughan, knowing how reliable tivt;„ e ^-\/T • "s. Masonic gathering is antici pated at the laying of the he invariably is in these matters. I must, however, Macdonald Lodge (No. 1216) .—The 24th COr ne s installation meeting of this lod ge, established in 1S6S in im j" t°ne, vvhich, as has well been said, will mark ar admit that Dunckerley's letter, dated the 26th of ° epoch in the histor o£ the Craft in the Em ir£ connection vvith the ist Surrey Rifle Volunteer Corps, vvas Stat T - P November, 1791, favours the view that he vvas ap- „ : The exercises will include addresses by prominenl held at the Surrey Masonic HaU, Camberwell, S.E., on S pointed either later in that year or early in Thursday, the inst., and vvas well attended. The lodge _av °f the Fraternity. Grand Master Vrooman wil 7th u e 1792 , although the Grand Chapter minutes vvas opened by the W.M., Bro . W. S. Harvey, and the ancf 1 S °£ the ceremonies, and in accordance vvith j ient custom will place the foundation-stone of the of the 29th of December, 179 1, and subsequently, minutes of the previous meeting having been confirmed, Bro. asomc Home and Asylum. contain no record of such appointment. The mere Ernest Villiers, No. 20, Colonel of the First Surrey Rifles, was unanimousl y elected a joining member. Bro. Alfred in vvhich month it is proposed , by altering the by-laws, to marsh, W.M. ; S. Meech, I.P.M.; G. Harper, S YV , have future installations, instead of in January. Bro. VV. A. Cocks, Sec ; W. F. Field, S.D. ; ; England vvas raised to the Degree of M.M. Bro. A. White J. Passmn 6 the W.M. elect, vvas then presented for installation and Shelley, who vvas initiated in the Arnold Lodge, and has I.G. ; W. C. Hall , P.M., Org. ; W. Freemantle, Shw ' was inducted into the chair of K.S. by his predecessor served every office upward, agreed to accept the position G. L. Duffin , Ty ler; A. J. Hanson , H. 0. Hanso in the office in accordance vvith antient custom and for the period named, and at once settled down to the work B. G. Hanson , W. F. Sanger, C. C. Sanger, Wcl.]"' ge. The cere- of the evening, which consisted of a raising, a passing, and Fewkes, Pontifex , Bishop, and Buckland. Visitors ¦ ' the invariable practice in this lod " Bm ' mony vvas ably conducted throughout by Bro. Harvey, initiation of three candidates. Each ceremony vvas admir- Wells, W.M. 1612; Curtis, W.M. 733 j Rawlings, S.W' who, on investiture as Immediate Past M aster, received, at ably worked by Bro. Shelley, whose experience in ritual is 2012; and Johnson, 1295. ' the hands of his successor, a valuable Past Master's jewel very marked. I he lodge having been duly opened, and the ordinar. of similar character to those presented to former outgoing A party of 40, later on , partook of dinner, vvhich vvas preliminary business disposed of , Bros. Harry Bishop anl Masters. The newly-installed Master appointe d and in- admirably served by Bro. Mayo. Alfred W. Buckland were passed to the Degree of F.Q > „ vested the following brethren as officers , viz. : Bros. F. P. after vvhich ceremony the explanation of the first tracm ' HARROW. Baxter, S.W. ; R. A. Marshall , J.W.; C. H. Nevill , board vvas given by Bro. Meech, I.P.M. A candidate w-f P.M. (Lieut.-Col. F.S.R.), elected Treasurer; VV. J. Harrow Lodge (No. .—This lodge met proposed for initiation , and the lodge vvas closed vvith thp 1310) usual formalities. Messenger, P.M. (sixteenth consecutive appointment), Sec; at the King's Head Hotel , on the 5th inst., when there vvere Major T. F. Easterbrook, S.D. ; C. J. Pitcher, J.D. ; present Bros. S. T. Hill , W.M.; J. Greenway, S.VV. ; After the supper vvhich followed , the loyal and Masonic S. F. Cornish, I.G. j George Newington Bridges, P.M. H. Devvson , J.VV.; Talbot, S.D. ; Etherington , Treas. ; toasts vvere duly honoured , and Bros. Passmore, Wil ford (Major F.S.R.) D.C. j S. F. Hill , Org. ; H. F. Mawbey Jordan , Sec. (pro tein.); G. Griffith acting I.G.j R. H. Field , Pontife x , Fewkes, and Meech furnished an enjovahfo , musical and J. F. C. Sims, Stwds. ; and J. Bradley, Tyler. In Thrupp, D.P.G.M. ; J. H. Houldsworth , P.S.W. ; I. A. programme. addition to these breth ren there were also present dining Harvey, P.M.; VVest ; A. V. Scholding, W.M. 1512; YORK. the evening Bros. James Stevens, Thomas Harper, C. C. J. Ellis , A. Shultz , E. T. Lynn , and T. Hogging. Visitors : Agricola Lodge (No. 1991).—The installation Hale, A. J. Style, C. VV. Davis, A. C. Bradley, A. R. Cranch, Bros. Finch , P.M. 1793, P.S.G.W. ; G. Ransford, P.M. meeting of this lodge took , Past Masters ; C. place on Monday, the 27th ult T. A. Fitzer, and G. Waterall 1512; J. G. Milbourn , P.M. 13; J. Thorn, P.M. 2*31; VV. at the Masonic Hall , Castlegate, when there were Player, VV. W. Payne, C. N. Hinton , H. VV. present M. Stiles, 1507 ; }. Paul, P.M. 12S7; Cleghorn , P.M. Bro. J. Earle Wilkinson , W.M., supported by his officers Poole, H. J. Pearce, J. B. Hemming, F. B. 12S7; Lazarus, VV.M. S7Q ; F. VV. Buxton , VV.M. 1S91; R. Bros. G. R. Steel of the past year, and the following amongst a large gather- Williams, and others. Visitors : , Kirk , W.M. 160S ; H. Peck , W.M. 12S7; A. Scurrah, ing of brethren of this and sister lodges : Bros. P.M. I; N. Bate, P.M. 72; J. M/Klenck, P.M. 1339; 0 Captain F J. W.M. elect 29S; D. Karlom , i.G. 65; j.Trott, I.G. 141 j Hewson, 1S , P.M., P.Z., P.D.S.G.D., vvho acted as J. Braik , 2301 ; S. Norman Callaway, 2310; T. Dunstan, In H. Weston, 929 ; H.G. Hurst, 1 158 ; and others. stalling Master; A. M. White, P.M., Past Provincial 1326 ; Percy Leftwich, 1 ; T. A. Bennett, 1997; W. The lod ge having been opened , the minutes of the pre- Assistant Grand Pursuivant ; R. Fisher 1C5S ; VV. Scott, S ; E. , P.M. ni 0 . William s, 19S6 ; James Hill, 57 vious meeting were read and confirmed , and ballots were A. Sample, 236, P.P.G.O. N. and E. Yorks ; ' W. Dubois, 1216; J. H. Cureton, 21S2 ; F. A. Jewson, VV s taken for several candidates for initiation and joining Child, 1 611 , P.P.G.O. N. and E. Yorks; J. Blenkin 1S27 ; and E. Simpson, Bro. VVhite, VV.M., then ini- , P M J. 597. brethren. Bro. Greenway was next presented by Bro. 1611 ; G. Balmford , P.M. 236 and 1611, P.P.G.O. N and tiated in a most perfect manner Messrs. F. J. Pullan and F. Harvey and dul y installed as W.M. by Bro. Hill. The officers discharg E. Yorks ; A. Bently, P.M. ; W. Davey, 1001 ; J os, B. Williams, the newly-appoi n ted ing their VV.M. invested Bro. _ Hill vvith a Past Master's Horner, 1611; W. N. Stimpson and affording strong assurance , 236; T. Hull, ~. -jg ! respective duties admirably, collar, and the following appointments and investitures Buckle, H. Hill, F. A. Dunwell, P. A. Hatfield that the " Macdonald work " for the ensuing year will J. J. , G.V vvere made : Bros. Dewson, S.VV. ; Talbot , J.W. ; Hill, Stott, A. Burley, VV. Gilham , F. Woodhams, A. R. Wood' maintain the high prestige vvith which it has ever been Treas. ; A. F. Scholding, Sec ; Pascall, S.D.; Griffith, W. Pratt, K. L. Schwabe, R. B. Gray, A. McDonald, and associated. On the motion of Bro. G. H. N. Brid ges, P.M., J.D.; West, I.G. j Ellis, Stwd. j Hoggins, D.Cj and others. that a Past Treasurer it vvas unanimously resolved 's Mallett, Tyler. The lodge having been opened jewel should be presented to Bro. Captain Styan, on , the minutes of the The W.M. vvas unanimously elected to represent the last meeting were read and confirmed, as also the his retirement from that office. The report of the lod ge as Steward at the Festival of the Royal Masonic Auditors ' (Bros. C. Garrod and A. Audit Committee, vvhich was of a most favourable character McDonald's) Institution for Boys, and 10 guineas ofthe lodge funds were report, vvhich showed a balance in the hands of in respect of finances, and contained a recommendation for placed on his list. The report of the Audit Committee, fee the Treasurer, Bro. J. Booth , of £41 odd. Bro. J. E. a slight addition to the subscription , vvas approved and which _ showed the lodge to be in a very good position Wilkinson , the retiring W.M., adopted ; and, after the disposal of some trifling routine took the work up to the financiall y, was received and adopted. Board of Installed Masters, when Bro. Captain Hewson , business and the expression of " Hearty good wishes " from All Masonic business being ended , the lod ge vvas closed, iS°, P.M., P.Z., , the lodge was closed . P.D.S.G.D., conducted the ceremony of the visitors and the brethren adjourned to the banquet table. installation of the W.M. elect Bro. Wm. Harper Wi The whole of the work of the evening vvas excellently per- , gham , U pon the removal of the cloth the customary loyal and in dignified and spirited fashion. The following vvere ap- formed, without haste or hesitation , in a little more than three Masonic toasts were duly honoured. hoursandshortly after seven o'clockfthebrethren re-assembled pointed officers of the lodge for the year ensuing : Bros. Bro. R. H. Thrupp, D.P.G.M., responded to the toastof E. Wilkinson, I.P.M.; Geo. Manton, S.W.; in the handsome salle a manger on the basement floor of "J. T. "The Provincial Grand Officers." Laverack, J.VV. ; J. Booth , Treas. ; T. N. Latham, the Masonic Hall, where a well provided banquet awaited In proposing " The Health of the I.P.M.," the W.M. Sec ; D. Young, S.D. ; J. Dow, J.D. ; C. Garrod, their attention, and over vvhich the W.M. presided. The congratulated Bro. Hill upon his successful year of office , D.C ; B. Kilvington post prandial proceedings were highly enjoyable, and were , Org. ; R. Spence, I.G. ; J. Riley , and expressed his great pleasure that the duty of presenting J. McGee, and G. H. Stott, Stwds. ; and H. C. Poynts, characterised by brevity of speech and devotion to harmony to him the beautiful Past Master 's jewel vvhich had been T ler. and general entertainment. A response from the newl y y- voted to him , had devolved upon himself. The lodge was then closed initiated brother, F. Pullan, vvas a record as a maiden , and the brethren proceeded J. Bros. Stiles, Cleghorn , Thom , Ransford , and others to the Elephant and Castle Hotel, where Bro. Gray had Masonic speech. For the visitors the first six above-named responded to the toast of "The Visitors," and all more or brethren severally spoke in terms of commendation of both prepared the installation banquet. The newly-installed less eulogised the lodge, its working, and its hospitality. W.M., Bro . Dr. Wigham, presided , and at the foot of his the Masonic work and refreshment in vvhich they had shared. The remaining toasts having been disposed of , a very ied a brief half hour b menu card wished " A good digestion to you all, and once Bro. Pearce most agreeably occup y successful evening came to a close. more I shower a welcome on you clever feats of sleight of hand, and practically reminded his , welcome all ! " (Henry VIII., act 1, sc. 4). After an excellent dinner, the VV.M. numerous friends that, as regards hasty decisions, they MANCHESTER. should remember that they had been "taught to be proposed " The Queen and the Craft " and " H.R.H. the cautious." Bros. Cranch, Baxter, Sims, Marshal], and Braik Integrity Lodge (No. 163). — The regular Prince of VVales, M.W.G.M., and the rest of the Grand vocalised with the assistance of Bro. Hill , the Organist . meeting of this lodge vvas held in the Freemasons' Hal 1 , Officers , Present and Past." The other toasts honoured Bro. Stevens recited the beautiful poem " The Level, Plumb, on Wednesday, the 29th ult. The following brethren were included " The R.W. the Earl of Zetland, P.G.M. of the and Square," and altogether the events of the day vvere present : Bros. John Ph ili p Bedson, W.M.j H. H. War- North and East Ridings ; the R.W. the Hon. W. T. Orde- acknowledged by the members of the lodge and their burton , P.M.; D. D. Macphcrson , P.M. ; John Williams, Powlett, P.G.W. Eng land , and D.P.G.M.; and the rest guests as worthy of remembrance in connection vvith the P.M.; Wm. Livesley, P.M. ; John Studd, P.M. ; T. G. of the Provincial Grand Officers , Present and Past," rise and progress of the Macdonald Lodge, No. 1216. Sparkes, S.W. ; T. H. Schofield , J.W. ; J. M. Sinclair, "The W.M.," "The Installing Master, Bro. Hewson ," P.M., Treas. ; Josh. Wildgoose, P.M., Sec. ; J. M. H. " The I.P.M., Bro. J. E. Wilkinson." "The Past Victor i a Park Lodge (No. 1816). —An emer- Blarney, S.D. ; A. T. Youle, J.D. ; Joh n Studd , l.G. ; Masters," " The Masonic Charities," "The Sister Lodges gency meeting of this lodge was held at the London Tavern , B. Williams, P. M. ; H. R. Yates, Wm. Moorhouse, Jas. of the Province," "The Visitors," "The Officers," and Fenchurch-street, on the 30th ult., under the presidency of Gardner, jun., G. H. Chorley, Wm. Pearson , Ben East- the Tyler's toast. Bro. Clements, W.M., supported by the following: Bros. wood, S. Gaskell, James Mitchell , C. Cookson , John VV. During the evening some capital vocal and instrumental Sinclair, P.M.; Watkins, P M.;_ Kini pple. P.M.; Hodges, Sparkes, F. Nield , J. G. Mead , Isaac Taylor, W. Stott, music vvas given and recitations rendered, and a pleasant P.M. ; and others. The following officers were in attend- John B. Sumner, T. Carr, E. Graham Wood , R. A. Hen- evening vvas spent. ance : Bros. A. Govier, S.W. ; Morris, J.W. ; Rogers, worth , C. F. Pike, A. Dunn , John Thornton , J. A. Gee, F. Sec ; Abrahams, S.D.; Bradford , J.D. (pro tem. ); W. Mee, R. Simister, P.M. ; J. Climmey, J. F. Hilton , T. Meiklereid, I.G. ; and A. Reed and E. Smith , Stwds. H. Studd, and J. B. Kirk, Tyler. Visitors : Bros. F. fi. Among the members present were Bros. Warne, Musto, Carter, 1633 ; H. B. Dresser, 1633 ; N. Durham, 1633 ; C. flDarfc flDaeonrp. Foster, Bristow, Carrell, Golle, Shrimpton , Horlock, and G. Jaques, 1633; Wm. Jones, 654 ; F. Knowles, 1055 ; V. 8).—This others. Among [the visitors were Bros. Lawrence, ; Verdier, S.W. 590 ; Geo. Macfarlane, P.M. 16 ; P. B. Prince Leopold Lodge (No. 23 54S 33 lodge met at Anderton 's Hotel, Fleet-street, on the 21st Barrett, 879 ; and Mills, 1765 . Welch, 992 ; Wm. T. Cairns, 1140 ; J. C. Walker, 1633 ; N. The lodge being opened Messrs. Collingwood E. Ogden, ; T. H. Perkins, ult., when there vvere present among others Bros. , J. and W. 1534. 1025 ; Stephen E. Jupp, S.W., W.M. H. Shepherd vvere initiated. Bro . Foster vvas then raised P.M., P.G.O. West Lancashire ; and j. Binns, S.D. Prower, M.A., W.M. ; C. Chauffourier, 815. elect ; T. O. Harding, M.A., P.M., acting J.W. j W. to the Third Degree. A vote of condolence was then Walls, unanimously carried expressing the sympath PLUMSTEAD. Drew, M.O. ; A. Clemow, S.O. ; Capt. T. C. y of the brethre n Poore, P.G. with the respected Treasure r, vvho has recentl P.M., P.G.S.B., Sec. ; Harvey, Holroyd, T. y met vvith an United Military Lodge No. 1536).—The the visitors irreparable loss—that of his wife. usual monthl I.G., &c (Hon member) ; and others. Among y meeting of the above lodge took place at the were Bros. F. W. Driver P.M., H. H. Shirley, The lodge was then, after some further remarks, duly Masonic Hall , Mount Pleasant , P.G.S. ; , on Tuesday, the 28th ult., M.A., P.M.; Gartley, W.M. ; Glasspool, and Mullin , closed, and the brethre n adjourned for a fraternal hour in Bro. T. J. Couper, W.M., presiding, assisted by the fol- 410 the " Fourth Degree." lowing officers and brethren : 4 . . . 1 Bros. Capt. G. Spinks, P.M., '°-The minutes of the previous meeting having been read The following brethren poured forth their harmonious P.P.G.S.B.; G. Kennedy, P.M., P.P.G.S.B. ; W. and confirmed , the ballot vvas taken for three brethren for strains: Bros. J. T. Kini pple, Horlock , and Golle. Bro. Moulds, P.M.; C. Jolly, P.M. (Hon.); I. Wheeler, ' advancement , and it proved to be unanimous, but from Sherwin, the energetic lodge Organist, as accompanist and S.W. ; VV. Say le-Edwards, J.W. ; J. Gee, Treas. ; A. attending. soloist, played both piano and forte. Wa re, unavoidable causes they were prevented from Sec. ; Sennett, acting S.D. ; J. Whiteheart, J.D. ; The Secretary installed Bro. C. Chauffourier as W.M-, The Tyler's toast brought a profitable and pleasurable J. Bilton , I.G. ; R. Trewer, (1789 ; G. Redhead, 234C ; ably assisted by Bro. T. Poore, as I.G. The following evening to a close. G. Brearey, 720; J. Collinson, 743 ; D. Copus, 757 ; W. b.W.; W * Bellingham, H. Warner, and J. H. Visitors : Bros. C. Hammerton, D.P.G.M. j George Martin, J.D.; James Pratt, as I.G. ; John Hill, the 25th ult. Bro. F. R. Farrow, W.M. 119 G, was in Phckstein. P.G. Stwd. the chair, the officers being Bros. VV. Thomas, P.M Baker, 104 j A. E. Jepson, igS j E. Macbean, ist Ty ler; Joseph VV. Monckman, P.P.G.W., 1196, fl P.M.; T. H. Pattison, h R. 2045, M.E.Z. 117, S.W. j C. E. Blore, 1196,].W. j Robt. i._i G. Soj. Scotland j R. H. Govvan, 385 j Lennox England; Jas. Dewhirs t, Josep Stwd. j W. A. Scurrah, P.P.G.R.M. j Murray Lamb, and S. A. Auty. Bro. J. Wilson of the York Lodge Manuel, I.P.M. 1196, Preceptor j Paul Alliston, 1 196, S.D.j R mine, G. VV. E. Haycock P.M. , Prov. Asst. G. Sec. j and VV. VV. Lee. (T.I.), was a visitor. , 901 and 1196 'J.D. j J. S. Mount- Haynes; The minutes of the previous lodge were read and duly ford, Stwd. 1196, I.G. j and John VV. Freeman, Tyler. The I od cre vvas opened, the minutes confirmed , and the Audit confirmed. The alterations of the lodge by-laws which visitors vvere Bros. F. P. Alliston, W.M. elect 2091, and r mimttee's report received and adopted. Bro. Max had been adopted at the previous lodge vvere also confirmed. Wm. A. Tinney, P.M. and Sec. 1319, P.M. 1670, P.Z. Mendelssohn, late 315, was unanimously elected a re-joining The ballot vvas taken for Bro. James Banks Fearnley, S62 and 1319. ember , after vvhich Bro. C. Turner was advanced to the Asst. Sec. 2321, vvhich being in his favour he vvas advanced The lodge was opened in the First Degree, and the Mark Degree in a very able manner by the W.M. The to the Degree of a M.M.M. by Bro. Schott, the acting minutes of the second meeting on the nth inst. vvere read Bro. Col. Radcliffe P.M., who in- l air vvas assumed by , W.M., assisted by Bro.. Whiteley, P.P.G.D. Upon the by the acting Secretary, Bro. A. Monteith Webb, S.D. 1196, tailed the VV.M. elect, Bro . John Barnett, jun., in scrol l being taken Bro. Norfolk, S.VV., vvas unanimously and confirmed. The lodge vvas opened in the Second jL presence of a Board of 10 Installed Masters. W.M. for the ensuing year, and in like manner Bro. Degree. Bro. A. Turner, 1196, vvas a candidate to be and vvith the ex- J. The following officers were appointed, Althorp vvas re-elected Treasurer; both brethren suitably raised to the Third Degree. Bro . Turner satisfactorily ..ntlnn of four unavoidably absent, were invested : Bros. acknowledged the honour conferred on them. Bro. Hill answered the usual questions, vvas entrusted, and retired. , S.W.j H. Lane, J.W.j M. Bromet, VV 1 Crutch J. was re-elected Tyler. The lodge vvas opened in the Third Degree, and Bro. A. J. MO - VV. J. Nicholls, P.M., S.O. j J. A. Farnfield , The lodge vvas then closed for the vacation and the Turner was raised by the VV.M. to the Sublime Degree of a 10 • J. Terry, P.M., Treas.j G. W. Moore, Reg. of brethren adjourned to refreshment, after which the usual M.M. The lod ' ge vvas resumed to the First Degree. The llks - C. F. Hogard, P.M., Sec. j H. Warner, S.D.j loyal and Masonic toasts vvere duly acknowledged, during W.M. rose for the first time. Bro. Manuel expressed i. S. Cock, J.D. j T. A. Dennison , D.C j J. H. Gluck- which Bro. Schott, I.P.M., warmly advocated the support regret that in the reference made at the first meeting, on stein! I.G. J C. Turner, Stwd. j and E. Mills, Tyler. of the brethren to the Mark Benevolent Fund, and vvith March 21st last, to the authors of the " Logic " working, The installing Master, Bro. Col. Radcliffe, concluded an recitations and songs a pleasant evening was spent, Bro. mention had not been made of the great share of the by an imoressive rendering of the installation ceremony Lamb evoking much merriment by one of his happy and revision due to the efforts of our late Bro. G. Buckland, excellent delivery of the customary addresses. I he W.M. funny stump orations. P.M. and J. I3tgj also that sufficient emphasis had not Past Master's jewel to Bro. Henry Cox, presented a been given to the fact that Bro. J. P. Fitzgerald, P.M. I.P.M., in recognition of his especial services and as a MANCHESTER. 1364, 216S, P.Z. 22, vvas largely associated vvith the the breth ren for his kindliness mark of esteem by St. Andrew ' s Lodge (No. 34).—The regular reorganisation of the ritual. of spirit and genial manner. The W.M. hoped The following letter vvas read : affection the brethren had for the I.P.M. was meeting of this lodge was held in the Freemasons' Hall, that the on Thursday, the ult. The following reciprocated, and that he would wear the jewel vvith plea- Cooper-street, 30th " Holland Lodge, Regent's Park, N.VV., Letters of regret for non-attendance vvere announced brethren vvere present : Bros. E. L. Littler, W.M. j Geo. " 24th April, 1891. sure. S. Smith, J.W. ; G. A. Myers, S.O. ; A. K. Boothroyd, from Bros. Lord Henniker, Col. Sir Francis Burdett, Bart., " My dear Manuel, Dungarvan , Augustus Harris, and others. The J.O.; J. M. Sinclair, Treas. ; Fred. Stretch, Sec ; J. " I have heard vvith much satisfaction of the birth Lord M. Veal, S.D.; n Walker J.D.; j. Simpson Stwd. ; W.M., on behalf of the lodge, congratulated Bro. C. Joh , , of the Urban Lodge of Instruction. Hammerton on his appointment as D.P.G.M., and thanked J. B. Kirk , Tyler j Julius Aronsberge, P.M. j and Percy " I understand one of your by-laws requires two attend- Langley. him for his attendance that evening. _ The D.P.G.M. made ances before a brother other than one of 1 196, can become a suitable acknowledgment, expressing the hope that he a candidate for election. would speedily become acquainted with those of the Having regard to my present state of health I cannot members vvith whom he had not been previously acquainted. looses ant) Chapters of undertake the two attendances. Lodge vvas closed, and an excellent banquet vvas subse- " But I have been with you in spirit at the two meetings quently enjoyed at the Freemasons' Tavern. already held. If the brethren will accept that as a qualifi- Snstruction. cation in favour of a young Mason, rising Si years afterwards heartily honoured. , please The usual toasts vvere propose me at your meeting to-morrow, to vvhich, as to all Bro. Lennox Browne, G. Stwd., replying for " The NEPTUNE LODGE (No. 22). — A meeting vvas the brethren vvho are working vvith you, I wish every success. Grand Officers ," said that in this Order the _ Grand held on Monday, the 4th inst., at the Gauden Hotel, __ " Perhaps our old and valued friend, Bro. Washington Stewards vvere looked upon as Grand Officers , vvhich vvas Clapham, when there vvere present Bros. Langdon, E. Haycock, will second my nomination.—Yours always not an honour accorded in the Craft, and, therefore, he W.M.j Laker, S.W.j Windsor, J.VV. j Westley, Pre- truly and fraternally, was hardly alive to the dignity of the oflice. He had taken ceptor and Treasurer j Poole, acting as Sec. j Livett, (Signed) "C. G. PRIDEAUX, great interest in Mark Masonry as in the Craft, and was S.D. j King, J.D. j Balcombe, I.G. j Weeks, Tyler j " P.M. Honour and Generosity, 1G5." Cochrane, Lyell, Rumsey, Steele, Nettleship, Rashleigh, grateful for the office he held, and hoped to do more for it in Thereon the requisite nomination the future . The Grand Officers did all they could to advance Ellson, Wyer, Morris, and Sandals. and seconding were The lodge vvas opened in due form, and the minutes of made vvith acclamation. Bro. Charles Grevile Prideaux is Mark Masonry, for it vvas a beautiful Order, and everyone a Q.C for it stimu- the last meeting read and confirmed. The ceremony of , Recorder of Bristol, Bencher, Past Treasurer and who joined it felt compelled to bring others in, Honorary Librarian of Lincoln 's Inn , lated their benevolence and made them better men. initiation being announced, ' and Bro. Lyell having and obtained a First offered himself as a candidate, was initiated, the VV.M. Class at Balliol jn 1S34. fhe W.M. rose for the second The VV.M. then proposed "The Prov. G.M. and Prov. giving the charge. The lodge was opened in the Second time. Letters of regret at inability to be present were read Grand Officers , Present and Past," and remarked that the Degree, and the ceremony of raising being announced, from Bros. Fred . Eckstein, P.M., J. Harcourt Lee, P.M., members of the lodge vvere loyal to their respected chief , and and Bro Steele having answered the usual questions, vvas B. Simpkins, and C. J. Dear, all of ng5. The W.M. rose at all times welcomed Prov. Grand Officers. entrusted. The lod ge vvas opened in the Third Degree, for the third time, and the lodge vvas closed, and the meet- Bro. C. Hammerton, Dep. P.G.M., in response, said the and Bro. Steele duly raised to the Degree of M.M. The ing vvas adjourned to the third week in September next. W.M . had spoken truly of the Prov. Grand Master as one W.M. rose for the first time, and dues vvere collected. The worthy to be known as a good Mason, and he vvas pleased W.M. rose for the second time, and Bro. Laker vvas elected FINSBURY PARK LODGE (No. i2SS).-The usual to accept office from Sir Francis Burdett as Deputy Prov. VV.M. for the next meeting. The VV.M. rose for the weekly meeting of this lodge vvas held on Saturday, the Grand Master. He took office when the province was first third time, and the lodge was closed. 25th ult., at the Cock Tavern, Highbury, when there vvas a organised as Prov. Grand Secretary, and after some years numerous attendance of brethren, it being the last for the was elected Prov. Grand Treasurer, and had now become CLARENCE LODGE (No. 263).—The usual meeting season of the monthly meetings when the ceremonies are the Deputy Prov. Grand Master. It vvas a great pleasure of this lodge vvas held on Thursday, the 30th ult., at worked vvith full musical accompaniment, which has proved '0 be present that evening and see the working so satisfac- Tupp's Restaurant, 8, Tottenham Court-road. There vvere such an attractive and successful feature of this lodge of toril y done. He had worked harmoniously with them in the present Bros. J. B. Corpe, W.M.j D. G. Imlay, S.W. j instruction. H. S. Wellcome j W. H. Kirby, Preceptor ; VV. province for some years, and hoped to have the same , J.W. The chair vvas occupied, as is usual on these occasions, pleasure for many years to come. Baker, Sec.; F. Bull, S.D.; F. Mason, J.D. j J. Thomson, by Bro. H. Hill, P.M. 1305, Preceptor. There vvere also I.G. j C. A. Nock, C. Cox, J. VV. Drysdale, C. F. Hurst, Bro . H. Cox, I.P.M., gave "The W.M.," and said they present Bros. Gush, P.M. 1541, S.VV. ; Burrow, P.M. had seen T. Stallabrass, J. Corp, and A. Leighton. Visitor : Bro. 12SS J T. G. Hodges, P.M. 1695 , as I.P.M. j VV. the efficient manner in vvhich Bro. Joh n Barnett, M. B. Evans, 8. jun., had Hancock, 2191, Preceptor 1471, S.D. j G. Reed, S.W. invested his officers and presided at the banquet The lodge being opened in due form, the minutes of the J. table. There vvas no doubt that those vvho attended the 1695, J.D. j and Jenkins, P.M. S60, I.G. Bro. Mac- meetings previous meeting vvere read and confirmed. The ballot farlane, Org., presided at the organ. The choir consisted during the ensuing year would have a treat in taken for Bro. Reynolds proving unanimous in his favour, b'ore, as there would probably be several candidates for of Bros. Powell, Reynolds, Smith, Glaisger, and Inder. advancement. he vvas cordially welcomed as a joining member. Bro. The ceremony worked being the Third Degree, vvhich was- Leighton having volunteered to act as the candidate, the rendered by the VV.M. in a most effective "ro. manner, Bro. John Barnett, jun., Prov. G.M.O., W.M., said he VV.M. rehearsed the ceremony of initiation and gave the Walkden being candidate . On rising for the third time was obliged to the I.P.M. for the kind manner in vvhich the charge. The lodge was opened in the Second Degree. The Bro. T. H. Mullord, W.M. of the mother lodge, in a very- l°ast had been proposed. He vvas delighted to. occupy his lodge was called off and on again. Bro. Kirby then took Present appropriate speech presented Bro. H. Hill, Preceptor, om position , and trusted that the cordiality vvhich had the chair and opened the lodge in the Third Degree, and behalf of the members of the lod fisted before ge of instruction vvith a. would follow him during his year and after resuming in the Second, proceeded to rehearse the cere- gold chain as a mark of their regard and esteem for his c left the chair. He had to ask the indulgence of the mony of installation , Bro. B. Corpe acting as Maste r mftrviU f • ... _ .,._ -,,-.-_ ¦_ ¦_ ¦ _ J. kind care and instruction as their Preceptor ,UL r! _ , and his zeal .1 > > tor as he vvas in the chair ot a l -ratt lodge he had elect. The addresses to the various officers vvere as in promoting the welfare and popularity two rituals of the lodge of: I to perform , which he was afraid would be delivered at the Emulation Lodge of Improvement. Bro . instruction by originating these musical meetings. The- JX?™ h's capacity, especially as he had been installed M. B. Evans, 8, vvas proposed and seconded as a joining "thout Committee was guided in its choice of a present by the having occupied the office of S.VV. He knew a member. Bro. D. G. Imlay vvas, by the vote of the members, fact that Bro. H. Hill, P.M. 1305, had been presented was Dac y handicapped if not well supported by elected Master for the ensuing meeting. He appointed his h'« officersnf " some few weeks ago with a gold watch by the members of , and he therefore trusted that those whom he officers in rotation, and announced that the work would be the Highgate Lodge of Instruction supported , which is a further proof , that evening would support him during his the ceremony of passing, vvith an explanation of the tracing- if one were needed, of his popularity. Bro. Hill expressed ]_ *"'• " e felt that he could rely upon the assistance of the board, and the ist Section of the Third Lecture. The his thanks to the brethren for as their handsome present, and tro ! 'ers- and the kindness he had at all times received lodge was then closed. the lodge vvas closed. 1 Secretary, to - and while a Master had such a worker support- him as the Installing Master of the evening, ZETLAND LODGE (No. 511).—A meeting of this ^ HYDE PARK LODGE thi n 1 ^adcliffe, he could not go wrong. The only lodge was held on Monday, the 27th ult., at the York and (No. i425).-A meeting vvas . ""_ he regretted was .hat the S.W.. who had nr-cunied that Albany Hotel, Regent's Park, N.W., when there vvere held on Monday, the 27th ult., at the Porchester Hotel, Leinster-p two years> would not be elected to thc chair, and present Bros. J. W. Ward, W.M. j W. Hoggins, S.VV. ; lace, Cleveland-square, Paddington, VV., when HotP1 there were present Bros. VV. Hillier c " - would induce him to alter his decision. Bro. VV. J. Hall, J.VV.; E. C. Mulvey, P.M., Preceptor ; J. , VV.M. j J. C. Conway, " P. Pointer, Sec ; VV. Staple, S.D.j T. Patrick, J.D. ; S.W. j Charles Godfrey, J.W. j W. H. Chalfont ¦Ueni h '• had earned the respect and esteem of every J. , P.M. deH ' • ' an(* was not doing justice to his own ability in E. Loder, I.G.j S. Stretch, jun., P.M.j F. Marx, P.M.j 1425, Deputy Preceptorj IT. Dehane, P.M. 1543, Sec. ; S t0 accept the office of Master - but he trusted that J. Carey, C. A. Itter, H. Bangs, VV. E. Windsor, S. F. Craggs, VV.M. S34, S.D. j T. VV. Heath, J.D. j j! feeli n would be V. Woodman oC(. ^ overcome, and that next year he would T. Hill, J. Goldfinch , E. Dimes, E. L. White, E. Styles, J. , I.G.j James Sims, P.M. S34J and VV. c la Dugood, and A. Myzoul. Middleweek. "icni M ' 'r * He again thanked them, and assured J. ubofi; 1 a'though he was the M aster, he was also the The lodge was opened in due form, and the minutes of The lodge vvas opened in due form , and the minutes ( _ * servant of every member of the lodge. the last meeting were read and confirmed. The ist Section of the previous meeting were read and confirmed. Bro . ¦ lle of the Lecture vvas worked by Bro . VV. Hoggins. The cere- Hillier, assisted by the brethren, worked the 1st Section of ivas ' Advancee " having been given, " The Visitors " ,lven ln mony of initiation vvas rehearsed, Bro. H. Bang acting as the Lecture. The lodge was opened in the Second and st)0n , . cordial terms from the chair, and duly re- candidate. The VV.M. vacated the chair in favour of Bro . UeU t0 by Bros. McBean and W. A. Scurrah. Third Degrees, and after the usual preliminaries, the cere- S. T. Hill , and the lodge vvas opened in the Second mony of raising vvas rehearsed, Bro. Heath being the - dcfiffie PM and R Cox LP M re Degree, and the ceremony of installation was rehearsed, candidate. The lodge vvas resumed to the ^to? *r _ _ _ J - " y* > ' " " First Degree. and _ 'r| The Installing Master and Past Masters," Bro. J. VV. Ward acting as VV.M. elect. The lodge vvas Bro . Conway was elected VV.M. for the next meeting—the Officers dosptiaeu ii. " having been given, the Tyler's toast opened in the Third Degree, and the ceremony of installa- officers to be in rotation. After " Hearty good wishes," 'he proceedings. tion vvas resumed. Bro. J. W. Ward was then installed the lodge was closed. ISLINGTON LODGE (No. 1471).—The usual weekly The lodge vvas duly opened, and the minutes of the , meeting was held on Tuesday, the 28th ult., at the Cock last meeting vvere read and conlirmed. The W.M. rehearsed ©Wtuar o. Tavern, Highbury, when there vvere present Bros. J. Dun- the ceremony of initiation , Bro. Barber acting as candidate. assisted by the brethren, worked can, W.M. ; E. H. Moore, S.W. ; H. J. Kimbell , sen., Bro. A. Williams, P.M., BRO. EDWARD TREWBODY CARLYON. J.W. ; J. Petch, P.G.S.B. Herts, acting Preceptor ; C. the 2nd Section of the First Lecture. Bros. Foster and M. Coxon, Sec ; R. W. Nicole, S.D. ; H. B. Harding, Barber were unanimously elected joining members. Bros. Bro. Edward Trewbody Carlyon died at Tru ro J.D.; J. Speller, I.G.j C. G. Gray, E. H. Bury, F. G. Whiteley, Baxter, and Barber vvere appointed auditors, and recently after a long and painful illness. Bro. Carl y0n ge vvas closed. Mason, T. E. Newman , R. Loomes, F. Brendel , and J. the lod who was 74 years of age and admitted a solicitor in M. Scarlett, P.J.G.W. Essex. 1841, vvas for many years Treasurer of Truro, and The lodge vvas opened in due form , and the minutes WARNER LODGE (No. 2192).—The regular weekl y Deputy of Mr. John Carlyon, county coroner. gro of the previous meeting vvere read and confirmed. The meeting of this lodge vvas held at Bridge Chambers, Hoe- T. Carlyon was a well known fi gure in Bro. Gray Cornish ceremony of initiation vvas then rehearsed, street, Walthamstow, on Monday, the 27th inst., when there Masonry, having filled the office 01 Prov. Grand being the candidate. Bro. Bury answered the questions vvere present Bros. G. J. Westfield, P.P.G.S.B., W.M. j Secre- leading to the Second Degree, and vvas entrusted. The C. H. Bestow, S.W. j VV. P. Allen , J.W. j VV. Shurmur, tary for 16 years under three Prov. Grand Masters lodge vvas opened in the Second Degree, and the ceremony P.G. Treas., Preceptor j Nathaniel Fortescue, Treas. j P. Bros. Sir Charles Lemon , Augustus Smith, and of passing rehearsed, Bro. Bury being the candidate. Trickett, S.D. j W. VV. Cooke, J.D. j W. F. Stauffer, the Earl of Mount Edgcumbe. The Cornish Masons The W.M. vacated the chair in favour of Bro. Coxon, when I.G. j W. P. Allen , Sec. ; J. Collett, Hon. Stwd. ; J. in August, 1882, at their Provincial meeting at Tru _ 0 Bvo. Newman answered the questions leading to the Third Ives, P.M. ; W. J. Bastick, W. Alcock, U. Smith. J. under the presiden cy of Lord Mount Edgcumbe, pre. Degree. The lodge was opened in the Third Degree and King, T. Fuller, C. Horst, S. Herbert, T. Day, J. J. sented Bro. Carlyon with a massive silver salver and the ceremony of raising vvas rehearsed, Bro. Newman being Briginshaw, J. Clarke, Thomas Howe, J. C. Francis, T. a Past Master's jewel, the inscription on the salver in the First Degree. the candidate. The lodge was resumed Maynard, A. J. Stacey, W. Short, C. Dickinson, and J. vvhich was indited b his lordshi p, being as follows Bro. F. G. Mason was elected a member of the lodge. Kempthorne. y ;—! " Presented to Bro. Edward Trewbody Carl Bro. Moore vvas elected W.M. for the meetings on the The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of yon by fte 12th inst., and 5th prox., when the Sections of the First the last meeting were read and confirmed. Tho cere- Freemasons of Cornwall as a mark of their sincere re- Lecture, will be worked by Bros. H. Hill , P.M. j H. mony of initiation vvas rehearsed, Bro. Howe as candidate, gard, and in grateful recognition of his active exertions Jenkins, P.M.j and other brethren. The lodge vvas then in a very impressive and perfect manner. The lodge vvas in the cause of Masonry, and of his invariable courtesy closed. called off for refreshment, and having been duly called during the 16 years in vvhich he held the office of Grand on Bro. Fortescue delivered the Antient Charge. Bros. Secretary of the province." The salver and jewel were COVENT GARDEN LODGE (No. 1614) .—The usual Howe, Short, and Clarke answered the questions leading accompanied by a massive gold bracelet for weekly meeting of this lodge vvas held at the Criterion Mrs. , from the First to the Second Degree. The lodge vvas Carlyon. In making the presentation the Prov. Piccadilly, S.W., on Thursday, the 23rd ult., when there Grand opened in the Second Degree, and Bro. P. Trickett answered Master spoke of his indebtedness to Bro. Carl vvere present Bros. G. H. Foan, VV.M. ; E. L. Berry, the questions leading to the Third Degree. Bro. Howe, 2374, yon S.W.j W. Hoggins, J.W. ; J. Greenway, Preceptorj was unanimously elected a joining member. Bro. Bestow without whose aid he could not have carried out the E. J. D. Bromley, acting as Secretary ; F. S. Jarvis, S.D.j was elected to occupy the chair at the ensuing meeting, duties of his office as well as he had been able to, and J. H. Warwick, J.D. j C. Guffanti, I.G. j T. E. Weeks, and appointed his officers in rotation. Nothing further stated that the first amongst all those who rendered him Tyler; S. Moss, J. Rowe, A. Cogliati, R. Kirk, F. W. offering for the good of Freemasonry, after " Hearty assistance, and whom he should always remember for Buxton , and others. good wishes " the lodge vvas closed. his kindness and assiduous attention, was Bro. Carlyon. The lodge vvas opened in due form , and the minutes of Bro. Carlyon leaves a widow, two sons, and six the !ast meeting were read and confirmed. Bro. E. STAR CHAPTER (No. 1275). —The usual weekly daughters. J. D. Bromley worked the ist and 2nd Sections of the First meeting vvas held at the Stirling Castle Hotel, Camberwell, Lecture. The lodge vvas opened in the Second and Third on Friday, the ist inst, when there vvere present Comps. Degrees, and resumed to the Second, and then to the First J. Hill, M.E.Z.; G. F. Smith , H.; VV. Wingham, J.; ASTHMA CURED, Degree. The whole of the installation ceremony, including F. Hilton , P.Z., Preceptor ; C. H. Stone, S.E. ; G. Powell, No matter of how long standing or how severe, by the three addresses, vvere rehearsed by the W.M. The S.N.; Stone, P.S. j T. Grummant P.Z. j Benedetti , , Z. DR. SPENCER'S ASTHMA CURE. chair vvas vacated by him in favour of the Preceptor, who 1275; Corpe, Z. 507 ; Plant, Mayo, and F. B. Smith. rehearsed the ceremonies of appointing and investing of The chapter vvas opened, and the ceremony of in- The beautifully illustrated book, fourth edition, entitled officers. On rising for the second time, the S.VV. was stallation of Second Princi pal vvas rehearsed by Comp. "ASTHMA : Its Treatment and Cure," by that eminent unanimously elected W.M. for the ensuing week, and J. Hill installing Comp. G. Powell. The minutes of the last authority, E. Edwin Spencer, M.A., M.D., &c, &c, gives appointed his officers in rotation. On rising for the third meeting vvere read and confirmed. The ceremony of time, nothing further offering foi the good of Freemasonry, exaltation vvas rehearsed, Comp. Mayo personating the plain, intelligent, and comprehensive information , vvhich the lodge vvas closed. candidate. Comp. F. Bromley Smith, 1269, vvas elected meets every phase of Asthma, Catarrh, and Bronchitis, lt a member. A hearty vote of thanks vvas accorded to Comp. presents a course of treatment which is instant in relieving, KENSINGTON LODGE (No. 1767).—A meeting was G. F. Smith for so ably performing the duties of H., being permanent in curing, safe, economical, and never-failing. the first time in this chapter of instruction. held on Tuesday, the 5th inst., at the Scarsdale Arms, Comp. G. F. Sent post free on receipt of 3d. by Hotel, Edwardes-square, Kensington , W. Present: Bros. Smith vvas elected M.E.Z. for the ensuing meeting, when J. R. Hubbard, W.M. 463, W.M. ; W. G. Danby, S.VV. ; an installation will take place. THE GEDDES MANUFACTURING COMPANY, R. W. Gatliff, J.W. j R. H. Williams, P.M., P.P.J.G.D. 249, High Holborn, London. Middx., Dep. Preceptor; F. Craggs, W.M. S34, Sec. ; P. J. Davies, S.D. ; C. Woods, J.D. ; C. E. Betts, I.G. ; VV. THE NEW DEPUTY GRAND MASTER. PILES.—" PILANTRA," Pile Cure. Immediate relief and B. Neville, E. J. Green, G. Swann, W.M. 865 ; and W. a permanent cure guaranteed. Sample Free. Postage 3d . Address — THE GEDDES M ANUFACTURING COMPANY , 249, Hi gh C. Williams, P.M., P.P.G. Std. Br. Middx. Holborn ,London . The lodge vvas opened in due form , and the minutes of 1 he Western Morning News has the following the last meeting vvere read and confirmed. Bro. Neville notice of the Masonic career of the Earl of Mount MASONIC MEETINGS (Metropolitan) offered himself as a candidate for passing, and was Edgcumbe :—"In consequence of the death of the examined and entrusted. The lodge vvas opened in the M.W. Bro. the Earl of Carnarvon, the Pro Grand For the week ending Saturday, May 23, 1891. Second Degree, and the ceremony rehearsed. Bro. Green Master of Freemasons in England, and the appoint- offered himself as a candidate for raising, and vvas ment of the R.W. Bro. the Earl of Lathom D.G.M., The Editor will be glad to receive notice from Secretaries examined and entrusted. The , lodge vvas opened in the to that office , his Royal Hi hness the Prince of for Craft Lodges, Royal Arch Chapters, Mark Lodges, Rose Third Degree, and the ceremony rehearsed. The lodge g Wales , Croix Chapters Preceptories, Conclaves, of any Grand Master , &c, vvas resumed to the First Degree. Bro. Danby vvas elected , has had to fill the vacancy thus created. change in place, day, or month of meeting. W.M. for the next meeting. The lodge vvas then closed. There has been no need to appoint any brother to the office of Deputy Grand Master, other than the Earl of SATURDAY, MAY 16. CREATON LODGE (No. 1791).—A meeting vvas held Lathom, since the year 1874, and his lordship has occu- C RA FT LODGES . on Thursday, the 30th ult., at the Wheatsheaf Hotel, Gold- pied that exalted position from then to the Grand 118J, Lewis, King 's Arms Hotel , Wood Green. hawk-road, Shepherd's Bush, VV. There were present Bros. Festival just held, having been re-appointed from year 1329, Sphinx , Surrey Masonic Hall. A. J. Taylor, W.M.j A. Love, S.VV. j Elkin, J.W.j to year, according to custom , until a change has become 1767, Kensington , Ladbroke Hall , Notting Hill. Davies, P.M., Preceptorj E. Austin, P.M., 2041, West Kent Volunteer , Masonic Hall, Plumstead. J. Treas. j absolutely necessary. 2308, Viator, Anderton 's Hotel. H. P. Gilbert, P.M., Sec. j G. Higginson, S.D. ; H. " The choice of the Grand Master has fallen on the Cotton, J.D. ; Catling, I.G. ; Ferriss LODGES AND CHAPTERS or INSTRUCTION . , P.M.; R. Josey, Earl of Mount Edgcumbe, Provincial Grand Master of P.M. ; Speigel , P.M.; Cross, P.M. ; Hillier, Harbord , Alexandra Palace, Station Hotel, Camberwell New-road, at 7.30. Cornwall since December 9th, 1872 , thoug Chiswick, Windsor Castle Hot., King-street, Hammersmith, at 7. Amott, Berry, Jennings, W. G. Medley, Jupp, Gane, and h there are 11 senior Provincial Grand Masters Duke of Connaught, Navarino Tavern , Navarino-road , Dalston , Stevens. , the oldest having at 8. The lodge having been opened in due form, and the acted from the year 1852. His lordshi p vvas initiated Eccleston , Bro. Dickie's, 13, Cambrid ge-street, Pimlico, at 7. minutes of the last meeting confirmed , the 2nd Section in the Westminster and Keystone Lodge, No. 10, Finsbury Park, Cock Tavern , Highbury, at 8. of the First Lecture vvas worked by the brethren, London , in 1S5 6, and it is somewhat remarkable that King Harold , Four Swans, Waltham Cross, at 7. the Manchester, Tupp's Restaurant, 8, Tottenham Court-road , at 8. _ Preceptor putting the questions. The ceremony of the Third Degree was conferred on him on the 20th Percy, Jolly Farmers, Southgate-road , N., at 8. initiation vvas rehearsed, Bro. Jupp, an E.A. of the mother May, 1857, in the presence of the then Grand Master Star, Dover Castle, Broadway, Deptford , S.E., at 7. lodge, acting as candidate. [Catherine 's- The VV.M. put the usual the Earl of Zetland , when the late Earl of Carnarvon Vitruvian , Duke of Albany Hotel, Kitto-road , St. questions to Bros. Medl ey and Jupp, E.A.'s, leading to the park , Hatcham , S.E., at 7.30. Second Degree (Deputy Grand Master of England 1S70-4) vvas installed Industry Chapter , Hanover Arms, Clapham-road, at 7.30. , which vvere, with the assistance of the W., 8 J.D., answered by these brethren. Bros. Jupp and Medley as the W.M. of that lodge. On June Sth, 1857, the Mount Sinai Chapter , Red Lion Ho., 14, King-st., Regent-st., vvere elected members of the lodge. The Secretary an- Earl of Mount Edgcumbe joined the Sincerity Lodge R OYAL ARCH C HAPTER . nounced that the third Benevolent Fund vvas about to be of Freemasons, No. 189, at East Stonehouse, and on 1706, Orpheus , Holborn Restaurant. formed, and invited the members to join as an easy way of June 24th , 1854, vvas installed as its W.M. He became MONDAY, MAY 18. becoming Life Subscribers of one of the Benevolent Insti- a Warden of the Province of Devon in the same CRAM- LODGES . tutions. The W.M. rose in the usual manner, and the year, and on the decease of the R.W. Bro. Augustus lodge vvas closed. 1, Gra m! Masters', Freemasons * Tavern. Smith, vvas appointed as his successor to the Provincial 8, British , Freemasons' Hall. Grand Mastershi p of Cornwall the Installing , Panmure , Balham Hotel , Balham. ST. AMBROSE. LODGE (No. I S9 I ).-A meeting vvas , Officer 720 held ; being the Rev. John Huyshe, for many years the genial 1694, Imperial , Cloot's Restaurant , 24, Victoria-street. on Monday, the 4th inst., at the Scarsdale Arms 2060, La France, Cafe Royal . Hotel, Edwardes-square, Kensington , when there were Masonic ruler in Devonshire. There will be great re- 2265, Barnato , Cock Tavern , Hi _,hburv. present Bros. C. E. Everett, W.M.; C. C. Barber, S.VV. ; joicing in Cornwall, as well as in Devonshire, on this LODGES AND CHAPTERS or I NSTRUCTION . B. IT. Dames, J.W. ; J. Collings, P.M., Preceptor ; F. appointment becoming generally known, for the new Coborn , Eagle Hotel , Snaresbrook , at 8. Craggs, VV.M. 834, Sec; Joseph Cox, S.D. j VV. G. Deputy Grand Master is deservedly popular Masoni- Egyptian , Atlantic Tavern , Atlantic Road, Brixton , at 8. Foster, j G. " , at 8. J.D. McCrow, l.G. ; James Sims, P.M. ; cal ly and generally, in both counties, but naturally the Eleanor, Rose and Crown , Hi gh Cross, Tottenham , , and G. Swann, W.M. . Hyde Park, Porchester Hotel, Leinster-place, Cleveland Gardens S65 Cornish Craft will rejoice most of all to see their Ihe lodge having been opened, the ceremony of initia- own Porchester-terrace, Paddington , at 8. tion was rehearsed. The 2nd Section of the First Lecture Provincial Grand Master thus honoured by the Grand Kingsland , Cock Tavern , Highbury, N., at 8.30 Master of England. The Earl of Mount Edgcumbe Loughborough , Gauden Hotel, Clapham, S.W., at 7.30. vvas worked by the Preceptor and brethren. The lod ge was Marquess of Ri pon , Royal Edward, Mare-street, Hackney, at »• opened in the Second Degree, and the 1st and 2nd Sections was duly installed as Deputy Grand Master by the Metropolitan , Moorgate Tavern , 15, Finsbury-paveme nt, at 7-3 • of that Lecture were worked in the same manner as in the M.W. Bro. the Earl of Lathom, Pro G.M., at the Grand Perseverance, Ye Old Cheshire Cheese, 23, Addle-street, VVooa- previous Degree. The lodge vvas resumed to the First Festival held on Wednesday, as already announced in street, E.C, at 7. Prince Leopold, Printing Works, 202, Whitechapel-road , at 7. Degree. Bro. Barberwas elected VV.M. forthe next meet- these columns." 8 till ing, and the lod Royal Commemoration , Railway Hotel, Putney, i°. . ge was closed. St. James's Union , St. James's Restaurant (Piccadilly entrance;, 'at 8. CHISWICK LODGE (No. 2012).—A meeting vvas held Princess Henry of Battenberg presided at a meeting held St. Luke's, Somerset Arms, 214, Fulham-road , at 8. on Saturday, the 2nd inst., at the Windsor Castle Hotel, at the Hotel Metropole on Tuesday evening in aid of the it. Mark's, Surrey Masonic Hall , Camberwell New-road. Hammersmith, VV., when there vvere present Bros. F. A. Children 's Country Fund, among those present being Lord Sincerity, Railway Tavern , Fenchurch-street, at 8. Kilmarnock , vvho acted as Chairman Stockwell, White Hart , Abchurch-lane, E.C, at 6. _ Barthe, W.M.j J. Browne, S.W.j R. Kerr, J.VV. ; J.Sims, , and Bros. Lord Car- &• - rington and Sir Frederick Milner, Bart., M.P. Strong Man , Bull and Bell , Ropemaker-st., Moorgate-st., ,. ''¦ P.M., Dep. Preceptor; H. Bright, Sec. ; VV. S. Whiteley, United Military. Earl of Chatham . Thomas-st., Woolwich , 7- * S.D.; W. S. Dickey, J.D.; VV. Pocock, I.G. ; W. G. Bro. Lord and Lady Brooke, Bro. Lord and Lady Tweed- Upper Norwood , White Hart Hot., Church-rd., Upper Norwou-, Foster, Stwd.; M. S iegel, Upton , Three Nuns Hotel, Aldgate, E., at 8. p P.M. ; T. Wilcox , P.M.; mouth, and Bro. Sir Francis and Lady Knollys vvere among Station. , yje \. D. Stroud, P.M.; A. Williams, P.M.j VV. Hillier, T. the guests at the dinner party given by the Austro- Warner, Brid ge Chambers , Hoe-street Railway Barthe, W. Pine, VV. S. Clark thamstow, at 8. , _ , «_. ,, 10. , J. N. Baxter, A. Spiegel, Hungarian Ambassador and the Countess Deym in honour Wellington, White Swan Hotel , High-street, Deptford , » 1° > . F. Walden, and W. F. Harbord . Visitor : Bro. C. C. of the Princess Mary (Duchess of Teck), the Duke of West Smithfield , Manchester Hotel, Aldersgate-street, _..<-•« <* Barber. Teck, and the Princess Victoria of Teck, on Monday. Zetland, York and Albany, Park-street, Regent's Park, at a. TUESDAY, MAY 19. • rkntiter.Dvke' s Head , 79, Whitechapel-road , at 6. LIDGES AND C HAPTERS OF INSTRUCTION . C at 8. °°" rhalter . Globe Tavern, Royal Hill, Greenwich, Burdett-Coutts, Swan Tavern, New Bethnal Green-road , at 8. C RAFT LODGES . Manchester 10 2 Lincoln H pe , Tottenham Conrt-road W.C. ... ^ 2351 ° i Chap ter, Tupp's Restaurant, 8 . Clarence, Tupp's Restaurant, 8, Tottenham Court-road , at 7.30. Margate 127 Ramsey 107S R.A. C HAPTERS . Chapter , Grosvenor Hotel, Canonbury, at 7.30. Covent Garden, Tho Criterion , Piccadilly, at 8. If*or London Rochford 160 Sheerness ... 10S9 Bath 41 N R OVAL A RCH CHAPTERS . Creaton , Wheatsheaf Hot., Goldhawk-rd., Shepherd's Bush.W., 8. Pl ymouth ... 223 Batley 1214 Plymouth Clerkenwell 103 Hotel, Greenwich. Crusaders, Old Jerusalem Tav., St. John's-gate, , 9. Milford 306 Barrow-i n- Liverpool 249 Trafalgar, Ship. Duke of Edinburgh , Cape of Good Hope Tavern (opposite Lime- 3' Aldersgate, Albion Tavern. Hanley 418 Furness ... 1233 Derby 253 l057, house Church.lE.), at 7. Seacombe ' 'it ' M ARK LODGE . Nuneaton ... 432 ... 127 6 Oxford ...... 357 Eiliot, Railway Hotel, Feltham. Croydon 452 Old Brompton 1414 Bangor 38 Surrey Masonic Hall. High Cross, Coach and Horses, High-road, Tottenham, at 8. 4 ,, Kintore, Carmarthen ... 476 Newcastle ... 1427 Dudley 498 Highgate, Falkland Arms, Falkland-road, N.W., at 8. Ashton-in- Crowle 1482 West Hartle- TUESDAY MAY Lewisham Masonic Rooms adjoining White Hart , 19. Hornsey, , Makerlield 484 Birming ham ... 15JI pool 764 Purposes at Hotel, 116, High-street, Lewisham, S.E., at 8. Ventnor 55r Liverpool 1570 Havant 804 of General , 4. Railway Tavern Battersea Rise, S.W., at 8. Board Ivy, , Stourport 560 Northampton .. 1 7 64 Sevenoaks ... 1414 CRAFT LODGES . Justice, Brown Bear, High-street, Deptford , 8 to 10. Burton - upon - Buckingham ... 1787 Harrow Station 2048 ct Paul's, Cannon-street Hotel. Leopold, City Arms Restaurant, St. Mary Axe, E.G., at 7. Trent 624 Bromley 1803 Hull 2134 ' , Anderton 's Hotel. Montefiore , St. James's Restaurant, Piccadilly, at 8. Liverpool 66 Bcdlington ... 1902 Ching ford ... 2256 In, Camden Bridge House London Bridge, at 7 _:_ ' ct Mark's, Surrey Masonic Hall . Perfect Ashlar, , 7. Launceston ... 789 Kugeley 1941 M ARK LODGES . J Royal Savoy, Blue Posts, Charlotte-st., Fitzroy-square, W., at 8. Karl Spencer , White Lion , Putney. Crcwkcrne ... X14 Narberth 200 1 Hayle 87 ' ' St Leonard , Vestry Hall. Royal Albert, White Hart Hotel, Abchurch Lane, at 7.30. Dukinfield ... 830 Surbiton 2146 Hastings 166 _. Bromley Prince of Wales Hotel (opposite Wimbledon Rail- ' l' Wharton , White Hart Hotel, Willesden. Royal Arthur, Jersey 958 Newton-le- K NIGHTS T EMPLAR . at *°15' Anglo-America n , Criterion. way Station), 7.30. Crewe 979 Willows ... 2135 St. Austell ... go Westminsters', Cafe Royal. Rose, Stirling Castle, Church-street, Camberwell, at 8. St. Day 100b Liverpool 2316 .,, 01cI Salisbury, Union Tavern , Air-street, Regent-street, at 8. ' ODGES AND CHAPTERS OF I NSTRUCTION . L Sir Hugh Myddelton , Star and Garter, TJpper-st., Islington , at 8. LODGES OF I NSTRUCTION Station Hotel, Camberwell New-road, S.E., at 8. a -rton Southwark, Sir Garnet Wolseley, Rotherhithe New-road, at 8. Whitehaven ... 119 Broadstairs ... 429 Stockton 940 Ker 'Railway Tavern, Angel-lane, Stratford, at 8. Southern Star, Sir Sydney Smith, Chester-street, Kennington. Bedford Hotel, Southampton Buildings, at Margate 127 North Shields.. 431 Jarrow 1119 r „_.itutional , J. The Great City, M.H., Masons'-avenue, E.G., at 6.30. Weymouth ... 170 Halifax 8 Edmonton ... The Old White Hart, High-street, Borough, at 8. Bow-road 44 1237 rSancer Tredegar, Wellington Arms, Wellington-road , , 31-7.30. Liverpool 24 1 Aylesbury ... 591 Harrington ... 1400 . orinthian , George Hotel, Cubitt Town, Poplar, at 8. Union Waterloo, Earl of Chatham, Thomas-street, Woolwich. Middleton Arms, Corner of Queen's-road and Middle- Bitley 204 Hol yhead 597 Bootle 1473 n.ihnusie. Victoria Park, George Tavern , Broadway, Stratford, at 8. Bacup 286 Woolwich ... Huddersfield , Dalston, E., at 8. 700 ... 1703 ton-road West Middlesex, Bell Hotel, Ealing, at 7.30. Dartford 299 Lee 704 Dartford 1837 Dc-bv Allcroft, Midland Grand Hotel . Chaucer Chapter , George Hotel, High-street, Borough, S.E,, at 8. Masonic Hall, Camberwell New-road, at Lcwcs 311 Crewkerne ... 814 Beckenham ... 2266 Domatic, Surrey 7.30. Prince Frederick William Chapter , Eagle Tavern, Clifton-road , Wotton-under- 'Cornwall, Queen's Arms, Queen-street, Cheapside, at 7. Maryport ... 371 Duke of Maida-vale, at 7.30. Edge ... 8<3 Emblematic, St. James 's Restaurant, Piccadilly, at 8. Pythagorean Chapter , Dover Castle, Broadway, Deptford , at 8. ancl Crown, Church-street, Edmonton, at 8. Enfield , Rose R OVAL A RCH C HAPTERS . , Commercial Dock Tavern, Plough-road , Rotherhithe. WEDNESDAY, MAY 20. Kxcelsior 6 St. Mary 's, Freemasons' Hall. Faith Victoria Mansions Restaurant, Victoria-street, at 8. 3, ¦K—hnnr. The Goose and Gridiron . London House Yard . St. 317, Stability, Anderton 's Hotel. C RAFT LODGES . Aylesbury ... 591 Wymondham.. 1193 Paul's Churchyard , E.C, at 7. 507, United ipil grims, Freemasons' Hall. Chatham 20 Carnarvon ... 606 Stoke Damerel 1212 Nightingale, M.H., William-street, Woolwich, at 7.30. 733, Westbourne, Holborn Restaurant. Prescot 86 Bristol 610 Aston 1246 Florence Crystal Palace Thicket Hotel Anerley. , The White Horse, 94 White Horse-lane, Mile End-rd., E., 742, , , Penzance ... 121 Manchester ... 633 Oaknam 1263 Friars Andrew, Windsor Castle Hot:l, Hammersmith. Bury 12S New Mills ... 6 at 7-3- . 834, 54. Brighouse ... 1301 ton , Cock Tavern, Highbury, at 7.30. 1216, Macdonald , Head-quarters ist Surrey Volunteer Rill-s , Poole 137 Chesterfield ... 681 Durham 1334 Isling Camberwell de Newport loppa, Champion Hotel, Aldersgate-street, at 7.30. . Ry 175 , Mon , 683 Lancaster ... 1353 Kensington , Scarsdale Arms, Edward-square, Kensington, at 8. 1383, Friends-in-Council , 33, Golden-square. Wigan 178 Colchester ... 697 Chipping Mount Edgcumbe, Crown Tavern, Lambeth-road, S.E., at 8. R OYAL AND SELECT M ASTERS . Scarboroug h ... 200 Stafford 72(1 Sodbury ... 1363 Llandudno ... Nelson, Royal Mortar Hotel, Woolwich, at 8. Grand Misters', Mark Masons' Hall. Norwich...... 213 7j< J Barton-upon- New Finsbury Park, Hornsey Wood Tav., Finsbury Park, at 8. Bolton 221 Hampton Court 778 Humber ... 1447 Pilgrim iGerman language), Guildhall Tavern, Gresham-street, FRIDAY, MAY 22. Guernsey ... 243 Liverpool ... 823 Eastwood ... 1493 E.C., ist and 3rd Tues. Cheltenham ... 24b Hounslow ... 865 Hornsea 1511 Prince Frederick William, Eagle Tavern, Clifton-road, Maida C RAFT LODGES . Sandbach ... 368 Tunbrid ge WellsS74 Cannock 1520 Vale, at 8. 197, Jerusalem, Freemasons' Hall. Budlei gh Kingston-on- Camborne ... 1544 Royal Naval College, Greenwich Hospital Schools, at 8. 2.57, St. Mark's College, Holborn Restaurant. Salterton.. 372 Thames ... 889 Park Gate ... 1576 Ipswich Pontefract Ramsbottom... Robert Burns, Tupp s Restaurant, 8, Tottenham Court-road, LODGES AND C HAPTERS OF I NSTRUCTION . 376 ... 910 1634 at 8. Morley 3S0 Whitelield ... Slaithwaite ... 1643 W.C, Chancery-lane at 934 South Middlesex , Beaufort House, Walham Green, S.W., at 7.30. Albion, The Mitre, 133, , 7. Shipley 38 7 Fleetwood ... 950 Ashton-uuder- ' Public Hall, New Cross at 8. All Saints, Town Hall, Poplar, at 7.30. Bishop's Stort- Workington ... 962 Lyne St. George s, , Leytonstone, at 8. 1774 Wandsworth , East Hill Hotel, Alma-road, S.W., at 8. Beacontree, Green Man, ford 409 Canterbury ... 972 Huddersfield ... 17 83 Green Dragon, Stepney, at 8. Clapton , Navarino Tavern , Navarino-road , Dalston , at 8. Burslem 451 Wakefield ... 1019 North Walsham 1808 Yarborough, Kensington Park Hotel, Lancaster-road , Camden Chapter , The Moorgate, Moorgate-street, at 8. Earl of Carnarvon , Haverfordwest 464 Driffield 1040 Tenterden ... 1834 Metropolitan Chapter , White Hart, Abchurch-lane, at 6.30. Notting-hill, W., at 8. Berkhampstead 504 Kirkdale 1086 Barmouth 1988 Emulation, Freemasons' Hall , at 6. ... j R OYA L ARCH CHAPTERS . Congleton ... 533 Fakenham ... 1114 Gosport 2133 Euphrates, Green Man, Mansell-street, Whitechapel , E., at 8. Framlingham.. Rochdale 1129 E. Stonehouse 2238 Anderton ' 555 19, Mount Sinai, s Hotel. Kennington, Horns Tavern, Kennington Park, S.E., at 8. OrmskirK ... 580 Torpoint 1136 St. Neots ... 2383 46, Old Union , Albion Tavern. Lewis, Fishmongers' Arms, High-street, Wood Green, at 7.30. Openshaw ... 581 llkestone ... 1170 Dore 2353 59, Royal Naval, Freemasons' Hall. Loyalty, Private Rooms, 306, Mare-street, Hackney, at 8. i»»i, Queen 's Westminster, Holborn Restaurant. Metropolitan (Victoria), Portugal Hotel, Fleet-street , at 7. LODGES OI INSTRUCTION . Queen's Westminster, The Criterion , Piccadilly, W., at 8. Chatham 20 Haverfordwest 64 Bromley 1805 WEDNESDAY MAY 20. Hammersmith W., at 8. 4 j , Ranelagh, Six Bells, Queen-street, , Shrewsbury ... 117 Newbury 574 Heme day ... 2099 !¦ Royal Standard, Builders' Arms, St. Paul's-road, Canonbury, N. Dover 199 Liverpj ol ... Hendon 2206 General Committee of Grand Lodge, and Board of lienevolence, at 8. 594 • ¦ at 6 precisely. Royal Alfred, Star and Garter, Kew Bridge, Bingley 430 Sowerby Bridge i2«i Montpelier Tavern , Choumert-road , Peckham, at 8. i CRAFT LODGES . Selwyn, Stability, Masons' Hall Tavern , Masons'-a venue, at b. big, Beadon , Greyhound Tavern , Dulwich. St. George's, Globe Tavern , Greenwich, at 8. THURSDAY, MAY 21. 1 .00, Nelson , New Masonic Hall, Plumstead. St. lames's, Gregorian Arms, Jamaica-road , S.E., at 8. 969, Maybury, Inns of Court Hotel. York and Albany Hotel, Regent's Park, N.W., at 8. C RAFT LODGES . Totnes 710 New Southgate 1950 St. John's, Bury 42 Runcorn Narborough ... 2028 u.8, Burdett-Coutts, London Tavern. Temperance, Railway Tavern, New Cross-road , at 8. 738 ; 1382, Corinthian , George Inn , Cubitt Town. Buckingham Palace-road Arundel 56 Dursley 701 Scunthorpe ... 2078 The Abbey, King's Arms, , at 7.30. Hull Guildford i _39, Surrey Masonic Hall, Surrey Masonic Hall . Surrey M.H., Camberwell New-road, at 7.30. 57 ... 777 Settle 2091 United Pilgrims, Lowestoft ... 71 Belper Boscombe ... 2158 21-10, Huguenot , Criterion, Westbourne, Swiss Cottage Tavern , St. John's Wood , N.W., 8. 787 1 "' . !, Cordwainer Ward, Cannon-street Hotel. Leinster-place Cleveland- Burslem yS Derby 802 Rhymney ... 2226 Hornsey Chapter , Porchester Hotel , , Great Yarmouth 100 Aberavon "34S, Duke of Fife, Alexandra Hotel, Clapham Common. Paddington , W., at 8. ... 833 Sheffield 2268 gardens, Colne 116 Worksop Southwell ... 2302 LODGES AND CHAPTERS or I NSTRUCTION . Lily of Richmond Chapter, Greyhound Hotel, Richmond, at 8. 939 Hotel Church-st., Camberwell, at 8 Liverpool ... 203 Stockton 940 Ashford 2303 Beaconsfield , Chequers Hotel, High-street, Walthamstow, at 8. Star Chapter , Stirling Castle , . Dcwobury ... 208 Southend Hill Chapter Greyhound Hotel, Richmond , S.W. ... 1002 Soutnport ... 2325 Burgoyne, Essex Head, Essex-street, Strand, 6 to 8. Strawberry , Devonport ... 230 Manchester ... ion Oldham Confidence 2341 , Hercules Tavern, Leadenhall-street, 7 till 9. R OYAL A RCH C HAPTERS . Jersey 245 Chorley 1031 Kelvedon ... 2342 Crays Valley, National Schoolroom, St. Mary Cray, 8. Masonic Hall , Camberwell. Macclesfield 2(17 Portland Doric 1044, Mid-Surrey, Surrey ... 1037 Durham 2352 , Moorgate Tavern, Moorgate-street, at 8. Freemasons' Hall. HAPTERS Duke 1839, Duke of Cornwall, Ashton-under- Leeds 1042 R.A. C . of Albany, Masons' Arms, 160, Battersea-park-road , at 8. Lyne 268 MeltonMowbrayii3- Newcastle ... 24 «« of Lathom, Joiner's Arms, Denmark Hill, S.E., at 8. Ebury, SATURDAY, MAY 23. Huddersfield ... 273 St. Germans ... 1164 Canterbury ... 31 Greyhound Hotel, Streatham Common , at 8. Chelmsford 276 Battle 118 fidelity, CRAFT LODGES. ... 4 Sunderland ... 97 The Alfred Tavern, Roman-road, Barnsbury, N., at 8. Worces-er 280 Buxton unelph, ... 1235 Manchester ... 205 Plough and Harrow, Leytonstone-road, E., at 8. 1297, West Kent, Crystal Palace. Haslingden ... 283 Buxton 1235 Hull 250 Hendon , Lower Welsh Harp, Hendon, at 8.1 j. -8 Loyalty and Charity, Star and Garter Hotel , Kew Brid ge. industry, 15 4, Hadleigh ... 332 Liverpool ... 1299 Beverley 294 Railway Hotel, West Hampstead, at 8.30. 1679, Henry Muggeridge, Anderton 's Hotel. Uppermill ... 337 Crediton 1332 Fareham Ungthorne, 309 Swan Hotel, Stratford , at 8. R OYAL ARCH C HAPTERS . Preston 343 Northallerton. . 1337 Ewell 410 ; « folerance, Portland Arms, Great Portland-street, W., at 8. [¦¦ londesborough 6, Caveac, Al-iion Tavern . Blackburn ... 343 Eceles 1345 Middlesboro '... 603 , Berkeley Arms. John-street, Mayfair. at 8. 17 de Liverpool ; '-ondon Scottish 1185, Lewis, King's Arms Hotel , Wood Green. Hy 361 ... 1393 lofts 603 Rifles, Albert Hotel, Victoria-st., S.W., at 8.30. Whitworth ... 363 Oswestry ... 1432 Glossop 625 ':. Merchant Navy, Silver Tavern, Burdett-road, Limehouse, 7.30. Rochdale 367 West Gorton 1459 Eastbourne ... 916 mount Lebanon , George Inn, High-street, Boro*, at 7.30. ... »ew Concord Hitchin 449 Gravesend ... 14 (14 Tenby 1177 , Jolly Farmers, Southgate-road, N., at 8. MASONIC MEETINGS (Provincial) Hayle 450 Dunstable ... 1470 Stonehouse ... 20. ranmure, Balham Hotel , Balham, at 3 7. For thc week ending Saturday, May 23, 1891. Uttoxeter ... 4_ 6 Prestwich 1534 M ARK LODGES . SfWham , Lord Wellington Hotel, 516, Old Kent-road, at 8. ... "ucknett Shaftesbury ... 472 Risca 1302 Melto n Mowbray 21 , Bald Faced Stag, East Finchley, at 7.45. Bideford Newtown Aldershot ... "ospenty, City The following is a list of Towns in which the Lodges, 4S9 ... 1591 54 Arms Tavern, 2, St. Mary Axe, E.C, at 7. Leicester 523 Thame 1703 Guildford ... 114 : Srora-gorean , Portland Hotel, Greenwich , at 8. whose numbers are appended, meet at the dates given. 1 &c, Bradford Ooo Land port 1770 Maryport ... 151 _ _ ",rne RisinS Sun Rushev Green, Catford, at 8. particulars of places of meeting, &c, of Craft W i .?.ubllee ' ' Further Birkenhead ... 603 Brighton 1821 Stony Stratford 293 R„ 1 •A > The Crown, Lambeth-road, S.E., at 8. Lod and R.A. Chapters will be found in "The Howdon 630 Sandown ... 186 Longton 308 k* Lord yde Wotton-road Deptford ges 9 St A _ C' > , , at 8. ' Calendar," and those of Mark, Rose Croix, Blyth 639 Surbiton 18 72 Ambrose, Scarsdale Arms Hotel, Edwardes-square, ICen- Freemasons sington , at 8. &c, in " The Cosmopolitan Masonic Calendar," both LODGES OK I NSTRUCTION . 0nar Pr o£ Wales Hotel annually at the office of The Freemason. Sbni; & - - Bishop's-road , Victoria Park, 8. published Colchester ... Leeds 289 Sandown 186 ; S™nop e, Fox and Hounds Hotel, Putney, at 8. 51 9 ™perance in Gravesend ... 77 Rochester ... 1050 Shanklin 1884 the East, Greenwich Pensioner, Bow-lane, MONDAY, MAY 18. Liverpool p ."P'ar, at 7.30. Shellicld 139 ... 1182 Wallingford ... 1887 Mariners C RAFT LODGES . E. Stonehouse 1203 Ijjlton 37 Sheerness ... 15 8 Wimbledon „, 13O0 New rironipto n 196; iffi , Duke of Albany Hotel, Kitto-road, Nunhead. btren th Gravesend ... 77 Dover 1205 Bath 53 Liverpool 249 Romford 1437 Dover 2193 Wand, ,f. - HoPe Tavern, Stanhope-st., Regent's-pk., at 8. Hereford 12c Hatneld S v ctoria Mansions Harle.-ton ... 83 Plymouth ... 1253 Batley 204 1580 Bradford 2331 Whim. ,\ ' ' Restaurant, Victoria-street, S.W. 8 Saffron Walden 1280 Bury lit Leyton 10 6 n Red Lion Poppin's-court Dukinfield ... 9 .5 Andre ,. - - , Fleet-street, at 8. 236 Market Rascn 12S6 Shelliekl 139 ™c/M '«-, Windsor Castle Hotel, King-street West York M, - , Whitb 312 Dawlish 1443 Blackburn ... 20' sPring, 1739 i Anderton 's Hotel. Brightlingsea.. 433 Alford 1O.0 Lancaster ... 1.51 Tipton 347 Stow-on-the- Twickenham... 1777 , p MARK LODGES . Stamford Baron 466 Gorleston ... 1631 Wellington ... 1373 Slaidbuni ... 401 Wold ... 951 Godalming ... 2101 : '••' Orosvenor, Cafe Oldham 467 Worsley 1814 M ARK LODGES . Spilsby 426 Eccleshill ... 1034 R.A. C HAPIEK . , Royal. ham ... igoj Linco 11 "d c1 Burde« Southport ... 013 Notting 117 Towcester ... 445 Kirby Lonsdale 1074 Devonport ... 230 V _ui_ _ ? .- . . Albany Hotel, Twickenham. 7*o Land port 2074 Chi pping Sod- Ke ot t-onnaiight, Town Hall, Shoreditch. Balham Stowmarket ... 51O Otley 1108 M ARK LODGE . Coventry 72S Leicester 2081 bury 21S Selby 566 Sudbury 1224 Scarborough ... 93 *. .. ROSE CROIX CHAPTER . 8 Liverpool 2114 Handsworth ... 318 _ Urpheus. Wolverton ... 40 Holmlirth ... O32 Bourn 1233 ' 33, Golden-square. Whitehaven ... 872 Bournemouth.. 2208 Rhyl 324 Birmingham .. 93$ North Shields.. 2327 Fowey 325 LODGES or I NSTRUCTION , I, THURSDAY, MAY 21. Monkwearmoutli949 Black pool ... 2349 Kidderminster 330 Ne ./biggin ... 123 B.-istol 326 Penistone ... 14 62 °"Se Comi 986 R.A. C HAPTERS . Ashbourne ... Bristol 187 Bradford 1034 York 1991 »i'tee Girls' School, at 4.30. Croston 353 Heaton Norris 1030 Cardiff' 36 Keighley 203 Saltash 1071 Bristol ( Province) r, ,. . C RAFT LODGES . Cougresbury... 1199 Shi SS Cn,w- I'> Criterion. LODGES OF I NSTRUCTION . SATURDAY, MAY 23. Utional Sl 3 Neu r - Cannon-street Hotel. Exeter 39 Liverpool 823 Alford i6cc l2 cord Guildhall Bromley RAFT ODGES ford Epsom 82 ' _ _ __ .„. . ' Tavern. Birmingham... 74 Whitehaven ... 872 169a C L . Ching ... 433 19 '3io lll,ree Nuns, Aldgate. 184 Workington ... 62 Landport 1776 Meltham 149 Swanage 114 b HarrowStation 2048 B& at Chatham 9 '3*' _m ,1, .,,a. '' Brid Se Hou^ Hotel. Norwich 213 Saltash 1071 Walton-on-the- Eastwood ... 308 Chiselhurst ... 1531 HamptonCourt 2087 cS™ B d House H Taunton 261 Ramsgate ... 1209 Naze ... 1799 Marple 33b Enfield 1579 R , A. C HAPTER . !?«6j ^''BR V ,g?, °'el- 3, We .is' - M ' . °tol ph's Chambers. Bradford 302 Mossley 1218 East Retford ... 1802 Starcross ... 4.4 Kingston ... 103 1 Chcrtscy 370 96j th held Freemasons' Hall Carlton Hill ... 1221 Snaresbrook ... 1804 "iikcnF i , u * . Pembroke Dock 378 LODGE OF I NSTRUJTK .V . 3l<>' ny> Surrey Masonic Hail. J_i Sutton Hull 2134 ' London011 <5 »- Huddersfield ... 1347 Scottish Rifles, Mark Masons' Hall. Ventnor 5ji Canterbury ... 1449 Walthamstow 22j _ Birkenhead ... 478 The work of the Grand Lodge of Canada is being entirely The West Smithfield Lodge of Instruction has ceased to Q?_fI0Ol?I (-) revised by a Committee of Past Grand Masters. meet at the Manchester Hotel, Aldersgate-street. ™ The death is announced of Bro. David Cochrane, black- The Craft of Quebec, Canada, has lost a valuable mem. ^^^^^ ^^^^ smith, Coupar Angus, vvho has been a Free and Accepted ber by the death of Bro. Joseph Martin, of Montreal . Mason for the long period of 64 years. The Finsbury Park Lodge of Instruction , No. 12SS, held - B^feSsf!^DJSSSI Bro. the Marquis of Carmarthen, M.P., has kindl y con- at the Old Cock Tavern, Highbury, has adjourned until the sented to take the chair at the annual meeting of the first Saturday in September. The Grand Lodge of Canada will meet this year in Hospitals Association, which will be held on Tuesday, the Toronto on the 22nd July. We are pleased to see Bro. C. E. Towell, S.W . of the gth June. Doric Lodge, No. 2359, and one of the founders, has been A concert was given in the Westminster Town Hall on Les Entrepreneurs Syndicate (Limited) now running the unanimously elected W.M. for the ensuing year. The in- Tuesday in aid of the Organ Fund of St. Andrew's Church, burlesque, " Joan of Arc," at the Opera Comique Theatre, stallation takes place on the 13th prox. Ashley-place, at which her R.oyal Highness the Duchess of announce their second monthly interim dividend of £15 per The Bishop of Wakefield will, we venture to Albany was present. share (1S0 per cent, per annum). predict succeed the late Bro. Dr. Magee as Archbishop of York, or We regret to announce the death at Government House, The Summer Exhibition of the Royal Botanic Society, at any rate he will be promoted to the vacant Farnboroug Bishopric h, on Monday, of the Hon. Lady Wood, wife Regent's Park, vvas opened on Wednesday, when there was should another prelate—London—be translated. of Bro. Lieut.-General Sir Evelyn Wood, V.C, K.C.B., a large and fashionable attendance. The show, which is The distribution of prizes by Lady Carrington to commanding the troops at Aldershot. The lady had been strong in roses and cut flowers, will remain open till the the ill for a long time. successful scholars at the Royal Masonic Institution for 17th June. Girls took place on Monday last. The ceremony took The Robertson MSS., the property of Bro. Ross- place J. The fifth annual dinner of the Old Masonians will take at the Alexandra Hall and Lord Carrington was also Robertson, Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Canada, lace at Anderton's Hotel Fleet-street, on the 23rd instant. present. We shall give a full report of the proceedings comprises over sheets of MSS., p , in 5000 extending back over Bro. James Terry, P.G.S.B., the President of the Associa- our next. Canadian Masonry from 17 60, the year after the conquest will take the chair, and a very pleasant and interesting of Quebec. tion, The Marquis and Marchioness of Londonderry enter- evening may be expected. The members of the Victoria Mounted Rifle Team, who tained at dinner at Londonderry House, Park-lane, Wednes- arrived from Australia on Wednesday, have gone to The Marquis of Drogheda, Earl of Kilmorey, and Earl day evening, the Duke and Duchess of Abereorn, the Windsor, where they will have the opportunity of practising Morley, Sir Henry Tyler, Sir Spencer Ponsonby Fane, Marquis and Marchioness of Salisbury, and other dis- on the Calvary Exercise Grounds in the Great Park pre- K.C.B., and Lady Ponsonby Fane, Mr. R. K. Causton, tinguished guests. The Marchioness afterwards held a vious to taking part in the military tournament of the M.P., Bro. Sir Robert Fowler, Bart., M.P., P.G.W., reception, vvhich vvas very numerously attended. attended the Chapel Royal, St. James's Palace, on Sunday. Royal Agricultural Hall. T HE C HURCH PASTORAL AID SOCIETY .—Bro. J. D. The Prince and Princess of Wales with their daughters, By her Majesty's command the Duke of Connaught will Allcroft vvas the Chairman at the annual meeting at Exeter the Princesses Victoria and Maud, the Duchess of Teck, hold a levee at St. James's Palace to-day (Friday) in place Hall, on Thursday, the 7th inst. A gratifying improve- and the Princess Mary of Teck, visited the Royal Italian of the Prince of Wales, who is suffering from the conse- ment in the finances of the society vvas reported, the Com- Opera, Covent Garden, on Tuesday evening, and witnessed quences of a slight attack of influenza, and has been mittee stating that the total receipts were £54,814, or the performance of Wagner's "Tannhauser," vvith Madame advised by his medical attendants to avoid the risk of £'3664 in excess of those of the previous year. standing. Albani in the role of Elizabeth . Bro. the Duke and Duchess of Abereorn, the Countess of The ball given by Lord and Lady de Rothschild on H.M.S. Thunderer, which left Portsmouth on the 4th inst. Zetland, Bro. Lord Ashbourne (Lord Chancellor of Ireland) Monday in honour of the " coming out " of their daughter, for Malta, on reaching Gibraltar on Saturday last, was and Lady Ashbourne, the Marquis and Marchioness of vvas most brilliantly attended, among those present being detained in consequence of many of the ofiicers and crew Salisbury, and Bro. Sir Frederick Leighton vvere at the the Prince and Princess of Wales, the Princesses Victoria having been attacked with influenza , and it vvas found that dinner party given by the Marquis and Marchioness of and Maud of Wales, the Duke of Cambridge, the Duke many of the more serious cases would have to be dealt Londonderry at Londonderry House, Park-lane, on and Duchess of Teck , and the Princess Victoria of Teck . with ashore. Wednesday. Bro. James Stevens asks us to notify that he is arranging Bro. Harry S. Foster was invited to meet a few friends Among the artistes engaged for the. nevv season at the vvith lodges in Norfolk and Suffolk for the delivery of his of Bro. Captain Henry Wright at dinner at the National Shaftesbury Theatre is Miss Lilian Hingston, vvho made so latest lecture on " The Ritual and Ceremonial of Symbolic Liberal Club last week, among them being Lord Forbes, favourable an impression in Mr. Calmour 's " Cyrene," Freemasonry" during the ensuing few weeks, and that he Bro. H. C. Richards, Conservative candidate for Coventry, and vvho has since made some not less gratif ying successes. would be pleased to correspond vvith the Worshipful Mas- Bro. Sheriff Augustus Harris, and the Sub-Dean of the At the Shaftesbury Miss Hingston will play in the first ters or Secretaries of other lodges in those provinces desirous Chapels Royal. piece, and under-study Miss Emery and Miss Annie of hearing him. His address is " Evelyn," Catford, S.E. It is announced that the attack on the Czarewitch vvhich Hughes. Messrs. Gilliam Bros., gold and silversmiths, of 6, Serle- was recently made in a Japanese town on his Imperial Grand Master Vrooman, of New York, has said many street, Lincoln's Inn, have been very fortunate in securing Highness by a Japanese policeman might have been more good things, as a representative Freemason, and among the presence of mind of Prince George of so fine a site for their new establishment as 446, Oxford- serious but for them this: "lam a believer in the old-fashioned Masonic street (near Orchard-street), and vve congratulate them on Greece, vvho vvas with the Czarewitch, and knocked the doctrine that teaches the ' existence of one ever-living and the beauty and artistic design displayed in their new pre- man down with his walking-stick. true God.' 1 believe in the old-fashioned Holy Bible of our mises. The stock is of the most rare and choice kind, and For the first time in the history of English Freemasonry Masonic fathers, ' and that it is given as a rule and guide our brethren vvho are fond of old and good things in pre- two Jews at present hold positions as Grand Officers, viz., for our faith and practice ."— Canadian Craftsman. cious metals would do well to pay them a visit. Bro. Samuel Vallentine, as Grand Pursuivant, and Bro. S. On Friday afternoon, the 5th prox., a performance will The German Exhibition at Earl's Court was opened on V. Abraham, as Assistant Grand Pursuivant. These invested at the last Quarterly Communication be given at the Opera Comique, in aid of the Irish Dis- Saturday last by Bro. Lord Mayor Savory, vvho was accom- officers vvere ' Fund, and under the patronage of Royalty. of Grand Lodge.—Jewish Chronicle. tressed Ladies panied by Sheriff Farmer and Bro. Sheriff Augustus Harris, There will then be produced a new comedietta by Justin there being also present the Lady Mayoress, Prince Blucher, Bro. T. S. H. Ashwell, late of Billingborough, vvas on H. M'Carthy, entitled " The Highwayman," followed by great-grandson of the famous Prussian Field Marshal, the Friday, the 24th ult., installed W.M. of the Commercial selections by artistes of the Royal Italian Opera, an original Marquis of Lome, the Danish, Persian, and Servian Lodge, No. 1391, Leicester, in the presence of a large recitation by Mr. Arthur Bourchier, " The Ladies' Battle," Ministers, Bro.Sir Francis and Lady Alston, and the Secre- number of distinguished brethren. A banquet vvas after- and the " Pas de Quatre " from " Faust up to Date." taries and Attaches of the German Embassy. wards held in the dining-room at the Masonic Hall, and vvas Messrs. Adolphns Vane-Tempest and Arthur Bourchier are Bro. Lord Mayor Savory presided at the annual meeting attended by over 70 brethre n, presided over by the W.M. the organisers, and Mr. G. r. Bashford has the business held at the Egyptian Hall on Tuesday of the Society for The usual complimentary toasts vvere given , and a very management. leasant evening vvas spent. the Prevention of Cruelty to Children. The Princess Louise, p Among the notable and well cared for Grand Lodge the Countess of Iddesleigh, Dr. Adler, and the Lady The 46th Anniversary Festival of the German Hospital, libraries, that of New York, of which Bro. Herman G. Mayoress vvere present, and letters of regret at their in- Dalston , was held at the Hotel Metropoleon Thursday, the Carter is in charge, holds a foremost place. The library is ability to attend were received from Bros, the Duke of 7th inst. In the unavoidable absence of H.R.H. Prince rich in material, systematically arranged, and favourably Abereorn, Lord Herschell, H. Montague Williams , O.C~ , Christian the chair vvas taken by the Baron von Schroder. placed for use. The work of classification has been per- and many others. The subscriptions amounted to £3543, and included the formed with intelligence and carefulness. A reading room The Royal Albert Hall was crowded with a vast and German Emperor's annual donation of £200, £50 Irom his is connected, where current publications of the Cratt may sympathetic audience on Monday evening on the occasion Majesty the Emperor of Austria, and £100 from the be found, together with the leading periodicals, magazines, of Sims Reeves's final retirement. A long and admirably Chairman. reviews, Sic. It is to the credit of the Fraternity and of the chosen programme was given, and among the artistes The 25th annual report of the Cheshire Masonic Educa- Grand Lodge of New York that the library has received present who took part in the event was Madame Christine tional Institution has just been issued, and as usual shows so generous a measure of support, and its benefits made Nilsson, who travelled all the way from Madrid in order to a record of increased prosperity and usefulness. The available to so considerable a degree. Much of the interest take part in the concert. Bros. W. Ganz and VV. Kuhe, amount subscribed during the past year has been shown and the good work accomplished is due to the zealous Past Grand Organists, vvere among those vvho acted as £459 19s. 3d., the largest yet subscribed since the estab- labours of Bro. Carter, the Librarian. accompanists. lishment of the Charity. During the past year 40 children J OHN CARPENTER LODGE, N O. 1997.— The Grand Several members of the administration have been attacked have been educated and assisted. Of these nine go off the Registrar (Bro. Philbrick , Q.C), was present at the instal- by the prevailing epidemic of influenza, but vve are glad to books, but there are 10 candidates for election. lation of Bro. Mount Brown, at the Albion Tavern, Alders- say that according to the latest accounts they are all pro- Ihe Princess of Wales held a Drawing Room at gate-street, on Friday, the Sth inst. The following brethren gressing very satisfactoril , y. Bros. Lord George Hamilton Buckingham Palace, on behalf of her Majesty, on vvere appointed officers for the ensuing year : Bros. C Lamb and Sir James Fergusson are decidedly better, though the Wednesday, when a large number of S.VV.j Lewis Ferguson, J.W.j C W. C. Hutton, P.M., former is still confined presentations to his bed , while Bro. Sir Michael took place. The Royal circle was attended by the P.G.D., Treas. j J. Pinder, P.M., Sec. j J. P. VV. Good- Hicks-Beach, though he has not been able to leave the Princess Victoria of Wales, win, S.D. ; Geo. Inskipp, J.D. ; S. H. Simon , I.G. j _ rani* house, Prince Charles of Den- P. has transacted business. 1 mark, Prince and Princess Christian , Tayler, P.M., D.C. j P. O. Tay lor, F. J. Archer, and and the Princesses , The Duchess of St. Albanshad an "At Home" at Messrs. Louise and Victoria of Schleswig-Holstei n, the Duchess of E. Clunn, Stwds. j S. W. Kent, Org. j and Goddard Green 's Galleries in Pall Mall on Albany, and the Duke of Cambridge. The Great Orficers Tyler. The members of the lodge consist of Old Boys or Tuesday, when a collection as of water-colour drawings by Count Angelo T. Giallina, of State and of the Royal Household were in attendance. the City of London School, and it is popularl y known the " Schoolboys' Lodge." illustrative of the scenery of Athens and Corfu was exhi- The battleship the Empress of India was launched on the bited. Among a the guests were the Prince and Princess of 7th instant at Pembroke Dockyard, the ceremony of Recently we wrote : " Freemasonry is a luxury, not Wales and their daughters, the Turkish Ambassador and necessary of life." The San Francisco Trestle Board takes christening the huge ship being performed by the Duchess is Greek Minister, Bro. the Marquis and Marchioness of of Connaught, who vvith the Duke issue vvith our assertion, and says : " VVe think Masonry , , had arrived the »e Tvveeddale, the Countess of Zetland and the Lady Hilda previous evening on board the Royal Yacht Victoria and a necessity for humanity, and not a luxury." Will * Dundas , Bro. the Earl and Countess of Lathom, and Bro. Albert. Before the ceremony their Royal Highnesses vvere Trestle Board fraternall y consider the logical consequences Sir Matthew and Lady White Ridley. presented with an address by the Mayor and Corporation , of its statement? If Masonry be "a necessity for humanity, The annual summer sale at the Royal Art School of and alterwards they held a reception in the dockyard . The it is the duty of the Craft to seek humanity, to ask humanity Needlework to join it, to send missionaries through the world to make , South Kensington , vvas opened on Monday, Empress of India is of 14,000 tons displacement, with tne the Princess Christian and her daughters occupying the engines of 13,000 horse-power, and will carry a heavy proselytes to Freemasonry. But in order to do this princi Craft would have to revolutionise its mode of procedure, pal stall, while other stalls were presided over by the armament, and be manned by a crew of C50 officers and ot Duchess of Abereorn, the Countess of Yarborough , Lady men. from the beginning of Masonry. The unbroken policy Wantage has Been never to seek candidates. But if it " c , Lady Fitzhardinge, and Lady Muncaster. In Freemasonry our Fraternity the course of the in Ireland is under the special ban of the true that " Masonry is a necessity for humanity, " of course afternoon the members of the School pre- Roman Catholic Church but it is very popular among Boar it sented the Princess Louise , those the profane should be sought. Does the Trestle of Schleswig-Holstein vvith a of the Protesting cults, and if jud ged only by its schools and wedding souvenir in the shape of a beautiful fold screen observe the necessary outcome of its statement.—Keystone- , the pupils it has turned out, it has fully vindicated its ri ht vvhich had been worked in the School. g —!» to exist. Those familiar with the grounds of the Royal Dub- H OLLOWAY 'S O INTMENT AND PILLS .— Coughs, Influenza. ) A numerous and influential meeting of residents in Berk- lin Society at Ball's Bridge soothing properties of these medicaments render them well wor , where the annual August horse In col shire was held at Bro. Lord Wantage's house in Carlton- shows are held, must havenoticed a rather ambitious-looking of trial in all diseases of the respiratory organs. '"" n t colds and influenza the pills , taken internally, and the 0111 " gardens, on Monday, for the purpose of considering the brick building just beyond them as one looks eastward. This i,cn( l.^ rubbed over the chest and throat are exceeding ly c' ; j- "' arrangements for the presentations to be made to the Prince is the famous Masonic Female Orphan School, where girls When inline;,/.a is epidemic this treatment is the easiest , sa ' and Princess Christian , in commemoration of their silver are educated not merel for the accomp blood , rel y lishments and graces and surest. Holloway s Pills purif y the V",e,, t|,c wedding, and their daughter, the Princess Louise, on the of life, but for its daily duties and labours. Here, last week, obstaces to its free circulation through the lungs , re' 1" ,(i„i;. occasion of her marriage. Upwards of has alread the Duchess of Abereorn distributed the prizes to the over-gorged air tubes , and render respiration free, withoi'ySts . £700 y meri- depressing the^-P been subscribed, and it vvas ultimatel y resolved that the torious pup ils, vvith her usual grace of words and manner. ing the st.ength , inflating the nerves, or n s ch are the ready means of escaping from suffer ing )in^ . gift to the Prince and Princess Christian should take the It will be recollected that the only " lady Mason " on record alllicted with colds, coughs , bronchitis , and other chest form of a dinner service, and that to their daughter should was an Irishwoman, of the noble house of St. Leger (Done- plaints , by wliich the health of so many is seriously an be given a bracelet. raile).—Piccadilly, May 7th. manently injured in most countries.