CONTENTS. our present gracious Q UEEN . And as her M AJESTY is the daughter, niece, and mother of Princes who were, or are, Masons, it seems fitting that some- L8ADSRS 8r CORRESPONDENCE — thing in the way of a numismatic token of her Jubilee should be sanc- Consecration of the Royal Hampton Court The Battle of the Collars Sg Lodge, No. 2183 82 Qnatuor Coronati Correspondence Circle Sg tioned. If , then , a jewel is deemed objectionable on the grounds Installation of Bro. Augustus Harris as The Imperial Institute 90 which have been indicated , and mi ght wound the susceptibilities of of the Drury Lane Lodge, No. 2127 82 W.M. R EPORTS OF M ASONIC M EETINGS — some of our best Craftsmen, we think no object ion can be Reports of the Grand Lodge of Scotland ... 86 Craft Masonry 90 China 8*7 Instruction 94 raised to a Commemorative Masonic Medal, which may be costly . Annual Masonic Ball at Leicester 87 Royal Arch 94 or of little cost according to the views of the brother purchasing it, Masonic Presentation at Stokesley 87 Instruction 9S while it will be to him and his always a memento of his association with the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys 87 Mark Masonry 95 Fraternity at the time when the Q UEEN the mother of our G RAND M ASTER, Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution 87 Masonic and General Tidings 9$ , Obituary 87 Lodge Meetings for Next Week 96 completed the Jubilee year of her reign. Let the dies for such a medal be struck, and the medals, of different values, issued onl y to subscribing As will be seen from the report in another part of our members of lod ges on the day specified , and it strikes us the Masonic Benevo- columns, the Committee of Management of the Royal objections of many worthy brethren will be overcome. Perhaps some of lent Institution. ]y[ason;c Benevolent Institution , after carefull y considering our readers will favour us with their views on the subject. the p! os. and cons, of the matter, have courageously taken the bull by all *** horn- and determined on placing 25—or including the deferred—28 the 3 mm „ . T HE brilliant scene in the grand saloon of Drury Lane on that particular fund at the election in May next. This is a bold The Drury Lane H,, ,„ , . ,, . ., widows Lod ge instaiia- i heatre on l uesday, when Bro. A UGUSTUS H ARRIS was m- being three. But the very tiun Meeting. step, the vacancies available at the moment sta]led as Second WiM . of the Drury Lane Lodge, in suc- many of whom have had their names large number of female candidates, cession to Bro. Lord LONDESBOROUGH , P.G.W. of England, must have , justifies it and we think its very boldness on the list for upwards of two years , been very flattering to that worthy brother. The visitors included many the Craft. will chiefl y recommend it to the approval of the general body of of the chief notabilities of the Order, and the evidence was every where It is as if the Committee had said to the mass of the brethren—We are in present both of the popularity of the new W.M. and of the a difficulty . There are only three vacancies and 77 candidates. We decline prospect of a long and brilliant career for the lodge. Gratifying as to send the bulk of these latter back into a state of poverty for a further 12 has ' been the success of the past year, it is no more than we had a months. We will continue to do what is right in the way of economically reason to expect with so distinguished a Mason in the chair as Lord but all the same we have made up our minds to administering our trust, LONDESBOROUGH , and so indefatigable a worker as Brother place 75 widows on the Fund in May, and our sole regret is that we have A. M. BROADLEY in charge of the Secretarial duties of the doing still further reduce not courage enough to take on more and by so lodge. Bro. Harris will have .the same men about him, as his predecessor the balance of suffering which will remain after the election is over. And in office, who will as loyal ly assist him in his work, and we antici pate that f ulf il the having thus done our duty, it rests with you to yours, and provide when the time arrives for him to give account of his Mastership, the result extra funds which will be required in consequence for the service of the will be as satisfactory. Meanwhile we must tender to Bro. Broadley our current year. We consider some such step as this was necessary if any hearty congratulafions on the handsome recognition which his services thus impression at all was to be made on this annually-recurring excess of candi- far as Secretary of Drury Lane Lodge have secured. There are few testi- dates over vacancies, and we believe the brethren generally will show they monials which have been won afteragreater amount of sheer hardworkthan approve the policy adopted , by placing the total to be announced at the that with which he was presented in the course of Tuesday 's proceedings in approaching Festival at the head of the array of such annual Returns. And Old Drury. we may add that by way of a step in the direction of securing this object, * ** there is a sli ht increase since last week in the number of Stewards for the g „ A LETTER we publish elsewhere from Bro. H. H. R OOM , occasion , and there is still time for other brethren to hand in their names Recent Circular . . ,.,- ,, , re imperial P.M., contains a suggestion which is well worthy of attention , and undertake the duties of Stewardship. This favours our belief that Institute. anc, tQ w| 1jc| 1 we are quite ready to g ive effect , if by so doing brethren already recognise that the Jubilee year will lose h?lf its virtue if there is any likelihood of our being able to render hel p in promoting our Festival Returns are not on a scale commemorate with Jubilee the plan for the establishment of an Imperial Institute. Bro. R OOM 'S idea celebrations. is that in the case of those lodges which disapprove of that portion of the * * * PRO G RAND M ASTER 'S Circular which relates to the Imperial Institute, Ch THE Girls' School has just scored another success, which there must be many members who are personally ready to contribute to- The r o1 Su cces^ ° "fleets the greatest possible credit on its educational staff. wards the plan, but will be debarred from doing so—at least in their Masonic Of 30 girls who entered for the recent College of Preceptors capacity—by the refusal of their lodges, as corporate bodies, to partici pate Examination , the greater number have been placed in the first, and the rest in the movement. He, therefore, suggests that a subscri ption list should be in the second division of the candidates. This is a result of which the opened in the columns of this journal in which brethren so circumstanced brethren have good reason to be proud , and though it is not permissible " may, as Masons, record their donations to the Imperial Institute." We for us to refer to the anniversary of the School in May next, while that quite recognise the force of his suggestion, and, as we have said already, if °f the Benevolent Institution is so close at hand, and needs all the it be the wish of any considerable section of the Craft that such a list should assistance which we and the rest of the Craft can render, there is no be opened, we shall gladly place our columns at their disposal, and fulfil «oubt the good news we have just made public will materially assist their wishes as to the custody and ultimate delivery of the sums so contri- the Board of Stewards in its endeavours to obtain a good return at buted to the best of our humble ability. It will, however, be better that Bro. the approaching 99th Festival. Breth ren and their friends will be more R OOM , and those who are of his opinion , should concert their plans together, generous in their donations and subscriptions, when they have this devolving upon us no more than the duty of giving effect to them ; and further proof that the children maintained in the Institution are being so subject to this proviso, we shall be happy to lend our assistance in the successfully educated. They will recognise that the moneys contributed matter. towards its support must be usefully applied when they produce such ex- * ** ;; cellent results. THERE have been many Provincial Grand Masters _ appointed * * Orderof from time to time in connection with the " Royal Order of Scot- Scotland. » We have received several letters, all more or less condemnatory iand. but it seems to have been left to one of the youngest ee ' Jewel.' °-f that part of the approved scheme for a Masonic celebration in that capacity, albeit a veteran Mason, to deliver an allocution at an of the QUEEN 'S Jubilee, which sanctions a jewel to be worn by annual meeting of the Provincial Grand Lodge. We refer to the " Ninth ; " Masons who are subscribing members of our English lodges on the 20th Annual " of the Provincial Grand Lodge for the United States of America, June next, the day when her M AJESTY will complete the 50th year of her General ALBERT PIKE being the Provincial Grand Master of the " R. O." ei n S - The gist of the argument they mostly adopt is that there are alread y and Orator on the occasion (October iSth , 1886). The remarkable Address enough , and more than enough jewels worn in Masonry, that there is a was delivered to " Dear Friends and Brethren " who are members of lhat ecided - tendency ¦¦¦ -'v «...—W...V. v.- *. UU.. ..i£^ mull, \JL # —J in the direction of wearing more of themt ll-olll, andOUU thatL1IO.L it is13 curious Degree (or Degrees)—with such quaint ceremonials and customs— esirable to discourage rather than encourage this tendency. But without and who assembled in the city of Washington to greet their beloved and °Pping to consider the merits or demerits of these arguments, we take the honoured chief. Bro. PIKE told his hearers that "Our Free-masonry is not * erty 0f reminding our correspondents that a Sovereign's Jubilee is of rare all that it ought to be to us, or we should welcome our annual re-unions with Curren ;; -f ce. Of the 30 and odd monarchs who have reigned since the a greater gladness, be more saddened at parting from each other at their close, ; * °nquest , there have been only four who have occupied the throne for 50 and permit only grave impediments to prevent our being present at each." •years and I upwards, namely, HENRY III., EDWARD III., GJEORGE III., and Considering that General PIKE has been for long the Grand Commander 0 of the A. and A. Rite, 33 , for the S.J. of the United States, we desire to crimson velvet, with gold cord and thread. The banner was designed by emphasise his declaration— " We are all debtors to Freemasonry. Our first one of the founders, and presented to the lod ge by another, the " handi- " as a legend on the back quaintl y puts it , allegiance is pledged at the beginning to Symbolic Masonry ; and it always work, being that of their wives. The new lodge is to meet on the second VVednesday in the months of Feb- remains paramount. This is a truism which everyone admits, but the ruary, March, April, October, November, and December ; and, from the conduct of a vast number of Masons is inconsistent with it, and reject it. earnest start made by the founders, we may expect to see it have a useful and Too many forget that they are debtors of the Symbolic Masonry." We successful career, supp lying a Masonic want long felt by the residents in the trust that the " old man eloquent " will be spared for another year, indeed, district around the interesting old palace, which was tounded by the great for many years, for he promises that " he will entrust to the keeping of the Cardinal, and from which No. 2183 has derived its name. Provincial Grand Lodge a treatise upon the Symbols of the Blue Lodge, containing the results of his studies and reflections thereon , and so discharge INSTALLATION OF BRO. AUGUSTUS HARRIS AS in part the debt which, as a Knight of the Rosy Cross [Royal Order], he W.M. OF THE DRURY LANE LODGE , owes to the Symbolic Masonry." This is good news for those who delight , No 2127. in the " Science of Symbolism," of which General PIKE is, beyond question , It was only natural to expect that the gathering in the Grand Saloon of the facile prin ceps. The orator unhesitating ly declares that " the day will Drury Lane Theatre on Tuesday afternoon at the celebration of the first be long in coming when Masonry will be no longer needed by humanity, anniversary of the foundation of Drury Lane Lod and the installation and the day will never come when any other Order will take its place." In ge, of Bro. Augustus Harris, the able and popular lessee of the theatre his opinion the dawn of the reformation and reinvigoration of Freemasonry , as the second W.M. in succession to Bro. Lord Londesborough would be an will witness "theerrors and mischiefs that have grown insolent and strong shall exceptionally brilliant one. But even the most sanguine and enthusiastic flee away as the mists before the north wind. Fraud and imposture , scorched among the members of the lodge must have been somewhat taken aback by the hot flame of its righteous indignation will be shrivelled up and by the array of grand dignitaries and other distinguished members of the perish, and the parasite organisms that have clung to it, and had their life from it, will be shaken off and left behind to die of inanition." Order who honoured them with their presence on this auspicious occasion. No doubt Bro. Secretary Broadley, like Lars Porsena, had bidden "his messengers ride forth, East and West, and South and North, To summon CONSECRATION OF THE ROYAL HAMPT ON his array." Yet such willing, prompt , and general obedience to a summons COURT LODGE , No. 2183. such as his was is a rare experience, and will stamp the second installation meeting of Drury Lane ' Lodge not only as one to be recorded in letters of The ceremony of consecrating this new lodge was performed on Satur- gold in the minute book of the lodge, but likewise as one of the most day, the 29th ult., at the Mitre Hotel , Hampton Court. Among the founders successful of its present were Bros, the Rev. W. F. Reynolds, P.P.G.C. Middlesex , the kind ever held W.M. designate; Dr. H. W. Seager, S.W. designate ; T. W. Carmalt during any period Jones, P.M. 708 ; J. Frost Creswick, P.M. 957; Dr. A. E. Sansom , of our history in W.M. 1494 ; Milner, Keeling, Cann , Walker, and Stewart-Brown. this country. The Consecrating Officers were Bros. Raymond H. Thrupp, P.A.G.D Heading the list of C, D.P.G.M. Middlesex; K. R. Montgomery, P.S.G.W. Middlesex of the English John Ferguson , P.J.G.W. Middlesex ; the Rev. S. T. H. Saunders, P.P Grand Officers G.C. Middlesex ; J. F. H. Woodward , P.G. Sec. Middlesex ; and H Slyman , P.G.D. of C. Middlesex. was the Prince of The following brethren also responded to the invitations of the founders, Wales's Deputy, and were present at the ceremonies ; Bros. D. P. Cama, G. Treas. ; Rev, R.VV. Bro. the F. de Crespigny, P.P.G.C. Middlesex ; F. B. Archer, P.G. Treas. Middle- Earl of Lathom ; sex ; H. M. Hobbs, P.S.G.D. Surrey ; H. W. Roberts, I.P.M. 1293 ; the Grand Masters K. Cama Wallis, ; A. P. Keeling, J. , 2105; Jas. 33 J.D. 1671; A. J, of Ireland and Gillott , 859 ; F. Honeywell , P.P.G. Org. Middlesex ; F. Hunt, P.G. Org. Surrey ; H. Wheatley, W.M. 1512 ; W. Drewett, S.W. 889 ; W. Scotland , M. VV. H. Glazier, 34: H. Sadler, G. Tyler ; J. Gilbert, P.G. Tyler Middlesex ; Bros, the Duke of and J. Rawles, as Tyler. Abercorn and Sir Bro. R AYMOND H. T HRUPP appointed his officers " pro tem.," and the A. C. Campbell, y opened in the Three Degrees lodge having been formall , he then addressed Bart., respectivel y, the brethren on the nature of the occasion which had brought them together. He alluded to the origin of the new lodge and the laudable desire of the were present in founders to establish it as a working lod ge which might spread the li ght and person, while as comfort of Masonry through the immediate neighbourhood during the damp regards the rest of and g loomy months of winter. He congratulated the founders on their good the visitors, they fortune in having obtained the warrant of Constitution , and urged them to guard the future well-being of the lod ge to the utmost of their ability. He included represen- reminded them that the success of a lodge does not depend on the large number tatives of almost of its members, or the magnitude of its funds, and he strongly advised them every rank and in- to exercise the greatest caution in the admission of candidates and joining terest in this busy members, as in so many cases the advent of one black sheep had marred the happiness and welfare of a Masonic flock. He world of ours. noticed there were on the roll of founders two or three P.M.'s, and to BRO . LORD LONDESBOROUGH , I .P.M . There were among these he asked the new lodge to listen to in all cases of difficulty and doubt , them Members of both Houses of Parliament, a colonial bishop, and to act upon their mature and brotherl y advice ; as by so doing the officers of the Army and Navy, merchants of hi gh standing in the City, interests of the lodge and the welfare of the Craft would be in every way past Lord Mayors of London irits in the leading advanced. The beautiful ceremony of consecration was then carried out, , many of the choicer sp the Rev. Bro. T. H. SAUNDERS delivering an eloquent oration he had ex- literary, artistic, and scientific circles, and last, but , under the circumstances, pressly prepared for the occasion.. He was listened to with breathless at- not the least appropriately of all, a goodly muster of brethren connected tention , and his many Masonic, biblical , and historical allusions were directly or otherwise, with that dramatic art to which our worthy and VVor- thoroughl y appreciated. The consecration being completed, Bro. the Rev. shipful Bro. Augustus Harris has successfully devoted so considerable a part W. F. Reynolds was then installed in the chair as first W.M., the of his career, and with which in the ages yet to come his name will always ceremony being performed by V. W. Bro. Thrupp, in a most earnest manner. The W.M. then invested the officers of the new lod ge as follows : Bros. Dr. be gratefully associated. It was, indeed , a grand gathering, of which even H. W. Seager, S.W. ; A. Stewart-Brown , acting J.W., in the absence our oldest and strongest lod ges might with reason be proud , and Bro. of the J.W. designate, Capt. Rupert Lonsdale, who in Decern er last was Harris, his officers , and the members of his lodge must feel grateful for the sent to the Gold Coast of Africa to carry out a politica l and di plomatic splendid encouragement and " H earty good wishes " they have received at mission. Bro. A. Keeling was unanimously elected as Treasurer, and was the outset of their second year from all classes and conditions of the bre- then invested ; Bro. Frost ureswick, P.M., receiving the Secretary ' J. s collar. in general terms. The narrative Bro. Milner , S.D., Bro. A. Gillott , acting J.D., and Bro.T.W. Walker, I.G., thren. However, we have spoken sufficientl y were invested , and the ceremonies were brought to the usual conclusion. that follows will enli ghten our readers as to what passed in the lodge and at The R. W. Prov. G.M. of Middlesex and the Consecrating Officers were the subsequent banquet in the Great Hall of Freemasons' Tavern. elected honorary members of 2183, and then three candidates for initiation The lodge was opened shortly after three o' clock by Bro. Lord Londes- and one brother as a joining member were proposed ; so the lodge bids fair to borough , W.M. The Grand Officers entered in procession, and the breth- make a good start. Letters of apology for unavoidable absence were , Deputy G.M., a similar honour being received from the Grand Secretary, ren saluted Bro. the Earl of Lathom from other eminent Masons, and from the three of the founders. The lodge was closed in excellent style by the new conferred, at a later period , on Bro. his Grace the Duke of Abercorn, officers , and the brethren then adjourned to a banquet, of which it is only M.W.G.M. of Scotland. The minutes of the last meeting having been necessary to remark, that it fully maintained the hi gh reputation of the read and confirmed, Bro. A. M. B ROADLEY , Sec, said the next business was Mitre. to read the communication from the Pro Grand Master. He thought it The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed and duly honoured , would be in the interests of the lodge if he did not read all that circular, " The Health of the Consecrating Officers , and the Success and Prosperity latter part which was for the consideration of the members. of theyoung Lodge" being most heartil y responded to. The lod but only the , ge is fortunate have in starting wilh several handsome presents, a beautiful set of ivory gavels This having been done, the W. M ASTER rose and said *. Brethren , you beinF conspicuous among them. A lodge banner was displayed behind the all heard the proposition which our Secretary has read, and which has the W.M's chair, and was greatly admired ; it is not too much to say that we approval of H.R.H. the M.W.G.M. His Royal Highness has shown such know few lod ges possessing such a piece of work. The design was suggested a deep interest in theatrical affairs, that I hope I shall be allowed the by the Tudor arm*- in the grea t hallof Hampion Court Palace , and Masonicall y privilege of communicating to him the assent of the Drury Lane Lodge to it mitrht be explained as an emblem of loyalty, peace, and plenty. 'J'he Jubilee Festivals. Bro. AUGUSTUS H ARRIS S. W., said : I shall number of the lodge is worked on two small Tudor roses just below the the proposed " chef " which bears the name of the lodge. The work throughout is have very much pleasure in supporting the opinions expressed by our W- do appli que, and the materials are silk of Craft and Royal blue, white plush, Master. I am sure it will meet with your approval, and that we shall having M.W.G.M." We all know what earnestness and zeal he has for the welfare of the everything in our power to carry out this scheme. The brethren Craft , and also for the welfare of the Drama. He is the Grand Master of the one and unanimously expressed their approval, the Auditor 's report, which showed the Grand Patron of the other. Therefore, I am sure, you will heartily drink his health, to be in a very flourishing condition, was received and adopted. and not only that, but I am sure the members of the Drury Lane Lodge will assist me the funds to carry out his wishes by subscribing to the fund he desires to raise. Bretliren , I ask The next business being the installation of Bro. Augustus Harris as you to drink with all enthusiasm to the M.W .G.M. . C. Parkinson , P.G.D., assumed the chair, Bro. T. Fenn, Bro. Sir J OHN E LDON GORST, Q.C, M .P., S.W., said : By command of the Wor- W M., Bro J. shipful Master, I am entrusted with the privilege of proposing the next toast. It is "The President Board of General Purposes, acting as S.W., and Bro. Robt. Pro G.M., the Deputy G.M., and the Grand Officers , Present and Past." I am sure Grey, P.B.B. as J.W. Bro. Harris having been presented as W.M. elect that there is no lodge which has a better b >dy of Grand Lodge Officers than this lod ge. Installed Masters was formed, Ever since its inauguration it has received the most kind and fostering care of the officers by Bro. Lord Londesboroug h, a Board of of Grand Lodge, and if the ceremonies are not extremel y well performed , it will not be consisting of by far the greater number of the brethren present, and he was their fault. I think we to-day received a simple pro.if of the favour which this lodge is installed into the chair of W. Master for the ensuing year. under, and I believe that seldom in the annals of Masonry has sodistiuguished an assembly impressively and the most illustrious brethre n gathered together to do honour to the installation of Bro. The Worshipful Master then appointed and invested his officers as follows : Augustus Harris. Amongst those present vve have the Deputy G.M. and the M.W. the Bros. Sir John Eldon Gorst , Q.C, M.P., S.W.; Rev. C. J. Martyn, P.G. Grand Masters of Scotland and Ireland. Seeing those brethren here to-night, I could Treas. ; A. M. Broadley, P.M. not help thinking that it was a happy augury, and that in the future there would be no Chap., Chaplain ; J. S. Fleming, 1717 change or disruption. I wish to call especially upon the Deputy Grand Master to re- and 183S, P.D.D.G.M. Malta, Sec. -, James Fernandez, S.D.; Squire spond to this toast, and I am sure his colleagues present will regard him as a worthy Bancroft, ; Harry Nicholls, I.G. ; Charles Dickens, D. representative of the worth y kingdom of Masonry, which I hope will never dissolve. I Bancroft J.D. ask you, brethren , to drink to this toast, coupling the name of the R.W. Bro. the Earl of C.; Wilhelm Ganz, P.G.O., Org. ; W. A. Baskcomb and T. Catling, of Lathom, D.G.M. Stwds. ; and R. Goddard, Tyler. Bro. Admiral Sir E. A. Inglefield , C.B., The D EPUTY GRAND MASTER , who was enthusiastically received, said in reply: being unavoidably absent, the W.M. asked Bro. Robt. Grey, Worshipful M aster and Brethren—In the name of the Pro Grand Master and the Grand D.C.L., Officers , Present and Past, I thank you for the way in which you have received the P.B.B., to kindly retain the position of J.W. throughout the evening. The toast. As regards the Grand Officers , it is my firm belief that they have done their duty customary addresses were then delivered by the Installing Master, Bro . in the past and will do it in the future. If there is one thing that will help them more and impressive manner. than another it is to see a young lodge like this approving their action and the ex- J. C. Parkinson, P.G.D., in a very clear ample set by them. I have seen a great many meetings of one sort and another, but The W ORSHIPFUL MASTER never have I seen such a gathering assemble to do honour to a Worshi pful Master. It then said : I have now a pleasing only shows how Masonry is prospering among all classes, and especiall y with that very duty to perform , and that is to hard-worked body ask your Immediate Past Master your Worshipful , Master has sppro- Bro. Lord Londesborough , to priately termed the accept this jewel which has been "Queen 's servants ." voted by the lodge. I am sure it When I see that they must be with the greatest gratifi- can find a portion of cation that he sees present such their time to devote to Masonry, I can a large and influential assembly only think that it is a of Masons, and he must feel good augury that the great pride that this lodge, which Craft is prospering. has been founded under his Your S. W. has auspices, should have had such a spoken of the M.W. successful first year. I must also the Grand Masters of Scotland and congratulate him on the improve- Ireland and myself ment in his health, and assure being together. I do him that every member of the myself most sincerel y lodge will always look upon the hope that it is a banner he has presented to them happy omen of the future , and that we with great pride and satisfaction. shall always be found Bro. Lord LONDESBOROUGH , I.P.M., said : I cannot find words to hand in hand, and I thank you for this magnificent jewel, and still more for the kind feeling must take this oppor- th at prompted the gift. The past year has been one of great pride to me, tunity of thanking you for the extremely and I shall never forget the kindness of the brethren ol this lodge and other kind welcome exten- brethren. I shall not easily forget how they evinced their sympathy for me ded to the Grand at the consecration by refraining from smoking until I had left them. I Officers, and I trust must thank all the officers for the way in which they have made rny task that it will not be easy, and especially Bro. Parkinson for the way in which he has carried out long ere, in the terms absence. I only wish it was possible for me of the menu, we have the duties of the lod ge in my another " compote h to be with you at the banquet table, but, as that pleasure is denied me, I la Druriolanus. " must say a few words about the pride I feel with regard to the lodge. It is Bro. ]. C. PARK- impossible to look round and not to feel that it has taken a very high rank INSON , "P.G.D., In- in Masonry. I feel certain that under the guidance of Bro. Harris, your stalling Master, said : it will be successful and continue Us prosperous career. Being The Sister Grand W.M., Lodges is by far the representative as it is of the theatrical profession, I have no doubt the BRO . AUGUSTUS HARRIS, W.M. J"05' comprehensiv e ceremonies will be performed as they ought to be, in an exceptional manner, toast on our list, and and I am sure we shall always feel as much pride in this lodge as we do one of the most comprehensive ever entrusted to mortal ; for it embraces all the represen- now. I thank you most cordially for the most magnificent present you tative Masonic bodies outside the Grand Lodge of England , and is in other words Success to Masonry Universal. Wherever the Craft have given me. flourishes, there is a Grand Lodge which is our title for a constitutional assemblage of lepresentatives The WORSHIPFUL MASTER , then addressing Bro. Parkinson, P.G.D., drawn from all the Masonic lodges within its jurisdiction , representatives who said : I feel I should be dissatisfied with myself were I not on the occasion are elected by universal suffrage. (Hear, hear.) Every Mason has a vote for the of my installation to publicl y thank you for the services you have rendered Master of his lodge, the Master appoints the Wardens, and the Master and Wardens this lodge. During the past year the young members have learned some together with the Past Masters, who owe their position to having been in their time elected, form the governing body or Grand Lodge which guards the Constitution by excellent lessons from your perfect working, and everyone who has had the framing, amending, and enforcing Masonic law . This representative good G-and Lodge elects fortune to attend our meetings has been struck with the masterly the Grand Master annuall y, who, in his turn selects and appoints the Grand Officers so wanner in which you have taken the chair. I ask you to accept this dis- that our elaborate system of authority and dignities rests on a broad foundation of loyalty tinctive jewel, which is worn by the founders, hoping you will wear it, as you to representatives who have been elected directl y or vicariousl y by ourselves. (Hear.)' have materially assisted to build up and establish the lodge. Now if vve turn to the " Freemasons' Calendar " and the " Cosmopolitan Pocket Book " which , for the extent and variety of their information are Masonic Bro. C. PARKINSON , P.G. D., in reply, said : I beg to express Whitaker's J. my Almanacks, we find the whole known world is covered by a network of Masonic lodges strong feeling of gratitude for the way in which you have given me this in full activity, each working under, and amenable to its own Grand Lodge. token of remembrance—one that I shall wear with great satisfaction. I " Let observation , with extensive view, beg to thank you for the manner in which the brethren have recognised any Survey mankind, from China to Peru ." services I may have rendered. And Sister Grand Lodges are found everywhere, their place of meeting and even the Several propositions for initiation were received, including the names of names and addresses of their Secretaries being recorded in the Pocket Book. So that a Freemason may sit at his desk in London and arrange a H.H. Prince Ibrahim Hilmy of Egypt, Mr. Beerboh m Tree, Mr. Gilbert tour round the world, fixing beforehand with absolute precision, when, and in what strange lands he will visit his farquhar, and Mr. Arthur Yates ; and amongst those proposed as joining Masonic breth ren. Moreover, from the Arctic Regions to the Torrid were Bros, the Zone, whatever ^embers Right Hon. Earl De La Warr, St. John and St. may be the differences in race, in language, or in religion, the Freemason finds his £aul, Malta, 349 ; Captain G. A. P. Williams, Provost-Marshal at Cairo, position in the universal Craft, recognised just as it is at home. (Applause.) I have £-G.W. of Greece, W.M. Bulwer Lodge, 1068; Alfred Caldicott, Mus. myself presided over an immense Masonic meeting in Rome, under the very shadow of the " Vatican—(applause)—and only four months ago I worked my ^ac, Worcester Lodge, 280 ; W. Stone, M.A. ; Colonel Sir Robt. W. way into a lodge at the foot of the Rocky Mountains, where I presented myself Iwithout other introduction than Harley, K.C.M.G., Sussex Lodge; Right Hon . Robert Montagu, the Mason's sign, where they sent out a deputation to examine the me, a proceeding which ™ Scientific Lodge, 88, Cambridge; George Augustus Sala, of the ended in my cross-examining the deputation, and expressing my views with fraternal Universal Lodge, 181, London ; and Henry L. W. Lawson, M.P., of 32, frankness as to the limits of its Masonic knowledge. (Loud laughter.) The traveller wosyenor-square, and the Apollo Lodge, Oxford ; proposed b Sir finds th at whilst in free countries, Masonry flourishes best, in lands where there is y John either political or spiritual tyranny, Gorst, Q.C, M.P., S.W. ; seconded by W. Bro. Augustus Harris, the Masons' lodge, with its broad faith , throwing open ^ its mystic portals to men of every creed, and its pure tenets of natural equality and mutual dependence is a haven of refuge to men of generous mind, and a e being centre of fo no further Masonic business for transaction, the lodge was light to many whose understandings might be otherwise darkened by the prejudices or rnnall y closed, and the brethren proceeded to Freemasons the superstitions around them. (Cheers.) To men elected b lne ' Tavern, where y their brethren to guard y sat down to an excellent Masonic landmarks , and who form the Sister Grand Lodges of the world , we look—to hold thnse havens secure, and to preserve that lit;ht undimmed. (Loud cheers.) I give BANQUET. you " The Sister Grand Lodges," coupled with the name of the M.W. Gr and Master n giving of Scotland, Bro. Sir A. Campbell. tl, ' the first toast, the WORSHIPFUL M ASTER said : M.W.G.M. and Bre- The M.W. the GRAND M ASTER OF SCOTLAND , in repl y, ave a V£ ry simple task before me in rising to propose said : I thank you for Mai«\ ' , " " The Health of Her the manner in which the toast of the Sister Grand Lodges has been given and received Qucen > " coup ling with it "The Craft." It is the jubilee year of that great rt u en and coupled with my name. Before I go into that I have to congratulate you, Worshipful witk V ? ' an d 1 am sure no words of mine are necessary to envoke that enthusiasm Master, upon the magnificent assembly I see before me, and upon being am sure wi!1 be drunk. We are to-night as Masons at the meeting of the second the D Lane1 * '' W.M. of this lodge. The diligence you have shown in every walk of life is exemplified •"U mstali^ .Vodge> and as the servants of her Majesty. Therefore, under these cir- by the good you have done for Masonry. With regard to the ¦ ¦ ask u to receive this toast with that enthusiasm Sister Grand Lodges I and rl 1^ ' y° the which is proverbial, can assure you that in Ireland and in Scotland we look to the Grand Lodge of England u!*eartiIy t0 the health o£ her M^esty Queen, coupled with the Craft, as the one upon which we rely, Th WO SHIPFUL and also the one in which we are proud to be in perfect formingaln * MASTER next said : I rise again ; it is for the purpose of per- harmony. It has been remarked that Freemasonry is all over the world S another easy task which is, I need not say, , and that it is , " H.R.H , the Prince of Wales, the boast of Masons that it is always high noon in a Masons' lodge. That is a fact, for in every country there are lodges hailing from your English Grand Lodge. We can only Masons, as well as my own, in saying that our labours have been richly rewarded by attain this by united action , and by maintaining the harmony that at present exists. the appreciation of the brethren , and by the knowledge that we have contributed to the Bro. the Earl of M OUNT EDGCUMBE, Prov. G. Master of Cornwall, said: I little remarkable success the lodge has achieved. (Applause.) Mark Fapley, you remember, thought when I received the invitation to come here that I should be called upon to take left the village where everybody knew him and was fond of him, turned his back upon a conspicuous part in the proceedings, and I feel that an apology is needed for my being the cosy parlour of the village inn and the buxom widow who was devoted here enjoying the refreshment without having taken part in the labour of the evening. to him , not because he doubted their appreciation , but that he felt there was no It was impossible for me to come at an earlier hour, and it was only by the pressing credit in being joll y where life was made so easy and so p leasant. (Laughter.) So he went invitation I received that I consented to be here at the eleventh hour. The task that further afield , and took up his abode among strangers that he might come out devolve upon me is no less than proposing what I am sure you will acknowledge to be strong, as he said, by keeping up his jollity where circumstances were more difficult. the toast of the evening. For two reasons 1 regret that it has fallen upon me. It would But he found everybod y as kind to him in the new country as in the old, and that he was \ not have happened but for the melanchol y cause that has taken away the Past Master as jolly and happy as before, and still unable to take any credit to himself. That's just I of your lod ge, Bro. Lord Londesborough, whom you all know so well. In the second my case. (Laughter.) When I joined the Drury Lane Lodge, my Masonic career place I regret that I am not in a position to do justice to the toast. I am not thinking had been one of perpetual sunshine and unchequered spoiling, so that looking of the exceptional and critical audience, for their criticism, I am sure, will be tempered back I could not recall a single circumstance to mar the brilliance of the retrospect— by Masonry. But it is that I have, unfortunate ly, spent the whole of my natural exis- not a quarrel, not a solitary difference of opinion—until I asked myself, in a tence without having made the acquaintance of your Worshipful Master, and any other spirit of self-examination, what credit is there in being devoted to an institution brother would have been able to speak of his past career. There is, however, one where everybody combines in an amiable conspiracy to make things pleasant supreme consolation , aud that is that the toast needs very little recommendation , for to me. (Laughter.) Pining, like Mark Tapley, for difficulties in my path, you will receive it as well from my lips as from the greatest brother in England. The this Drury Lane Lodge, 1 said, will furnish the very opportunity I want. There, I Craft owes many thanks to the worthy brother who occupies the chair to night, not shall find brethren -whose own high calling will compel them to be critical- merely for what he has done for this lodge, and for which I know you are gratefu l, not artists whose lives are spent in endowing creatures of the imagination with the breath merely for the example he has given you all his life as to what a kind and genial Mason of life, in giving visible expression to poetic thought, in studying the niceties of our ought to be, but by enlisting sympathy in the Craft from that profession with vyhich he noble English tongue, and weighing their effect, and who must, by reason of these is so honourably connected, a profession which we all rejoice to see daily rising in public avocations, be more difficult and more severely critical than brethren belonging to estimation ; and I know that Masonry has always been popular in that profession , and professions less arduous and intellectual. Never were antici pations more completely there is no brother who has done more in awakening and promoting that interest falsified. (Applause.) So far from being difficult to please, the brethren of the Drury amongst actors than your Worshipful Master. I believe that as a class they are especially Lane Lodge have excelled in generous appreciation , and in attention to their open to the genial intercourse which, I am not ashamed to say, is one of the features of duties, and, dropping the Mark Tapley metaphor, it must be a matter of pride Masonry. To carry on their labours there must necessarily be a strain upon their to any one capable of thought to be supported by men whose intellect and health and strength, and they must especially be open to the aid they must receive from training make their approbation of the highest value, because it is necessarily the sympathetic grasp of a brother's hand in time of trouble. I have carefull y refrained discriminating and sound. (Hear, hear.) lt was once said of a great orator fro m using the brother's name, in whose honour I propose this toast, for I know it will be that, when in full accord with his audience, what he gathered up from their received with a burst of enthusiasm that will enforce me to finish my remarks and sit sympathies in mist, he restored to them in bounteous life-inspiring rain. So in down. I ask you to rise and drink to " The Long Life and Happiness of your W. Freemasonry, the lofty language in which its ceremonies are enshrined, Master, Bro. Augustus Harris." language which, though unequal , rises at times to sublime, I had almost said to Bro. AUGUSTUS HARRIS, replied, and said : Of course I know full well that I hardly biblical, heights ; this language ought to gain in strength and force when its temporary deserve all that has been said of me, but on these occasions it is very pleasing to hear mouthpiece, whoever he may be, finds a sympathetic echo in the trained intelligences all these favourable things said of one, and it is kind of you to drink so heartily to this around him. (Applause.) On the foundation of the Drury Lane Lodge there seemed to the toast and to endorse all that has been said by the proposer. At the same time , I hardly Honorary Members and myself, to be a great opportunity and a certain danger. The know how to respond, for I feel that you have really seconded and put the seal upon opportunity was to enlist the practical sympathy and mental energ ies of the artists to what has been said. However, I assure you it has been a great gratification to us, that whom it especially appealed , and to thus make the new lodge strong and famous. The so many distinguished danger was lest in a Masons have come to rush of sudden, and my installation. I unearned prosperity, thank you heartily in the social popu- and from the bottom larity of its members, of my soul for your in the claims of their kindness in gathering profession and its round me on what I public fame, in the shall consider one of ease with which suc- the reddest of red cess of a certain kind letter days in my life. could be won by them I beg to thank the —the more difficult Deo. Grand Master, and try ing side of the" M.W. the Grand Freemasonry — the Masters of Scotland duties, the claims, and and Ireland , and all the work which alone the other Grand Offi- establish a lodge on cers, for having so a stable basis, and kindly come here. I give it lasting strength also beg on this occa- lhat these things sion to assure you that might come to occupy everything I can do a secondary place. during my year of Thanks to the good oflice to maintain the sense of the members prestige of this lod ge of the Drury Lane will be done. 1 shall Lodge, that danger, if endeavour to follow it ever existed, has the example of Bro. been entirely escaped. Parkinson , who has so (Cheers.) The work materially assisted us. has been unusually There is one thing onerous and heavy, which I am pleased to has not as a rule been see, and that is that I followed by the usual shall have such good material Solatium, and officers as my S.W. has had throug hout and J.W., Bros. Sir the year the studious, J. E. Gorst and Ad- and willing, and punc- miral Sir E. Ing lefield. tual co-operation of It is necessary for a the well known public ship to have good offi- servants of which this BR0* SIR * E * G0RST s w cers, and on these _ J > - - lodge is mainly com- occasions the captain feels safe if he has such good officers as my present S.W. and posed. (Hear, hear.) J.W., BRO . ADMIRAL SIR E. A. INGLEFIELD, j.w. Q the latter of whom I regret is not with us. Under such circumstances, he feels that the ne f auacy> there- ship is pretty safe to get into port with flying colours. My one thought will be to fore, we have knocked on the head, I hope for ever, namely, that an Actor's Lodge, deliver over tbe lodge in as flourishing a position as it is to-day. however amusing and agreeable socially—is less likely than another, to build up for pplause). The GRAND SECRETARY, in submitting the next toast to the brethren, said : The itself a reputation for strict and regular Masonic work. (A toast I have now to introduce is one which. Bro. PARKINSON continued : But there has been much work ot another kind which I am sure, is more important than any other, performed with so much for it is a recognition of >ervices alread y rendered. I am deli g hted to propose the toast has gone to build up the lodge. 1 mean the work that has been of "The Immediate Past Master and Installing advantage by our Secretary. The focussing power, the cementing quality, the talent for Master." Those brethren who have had various protessional anything to do with the foundation of a lodge must be aware of the large amount of organization , and the administrative skill which has welded together woik to be done before the consecration day and social forces j the genius of suggestiveness and adaptability ; the swift perception arrives . I am behind the scenes, and I ; the versa- perfectl y remember the numerous visits that I had from the brethren who were founding which avails itself of opportunity which another would pass by unheeded this lod ge. You must all be aware that the position of a new lod tility of the citizen of the world, the acumen which comes from legal training ; the literary ge in Masonry, and its which like the success, depends upon the esteem in which the W.M. is held. The members of this power, which is a special gift specially developed ; the unresting energy, lodge were most fortunate in enlisting the services of your I.P.M., Bro. Lord Londes- pungent root in Sydney Smith's salad : borough, for I can answer for it that he takes a great personal interest in this lod " Scarce suspected animates the whole." (Laughter.) ge. He our Worshipful Master he is an old and distinguished Past Grand Warden of England, being appointed to that All these are Bro. Broadley's. As the private friend of office as far back as 1S60. We all know and I am sure we all regret brought these qualifications to the work of raising the Drury Lane Lodge to its present , , that owing to a moment to-day when he saw his severe accident that happened to him, he is prevented from being with us. We are pinnacle of success, and it must have been a proud most fortunate under those circumstances in enlisting labours culminate in the installation of the friend on whose behalf he has toiled so the services of an able brother to one take the chair in his absence. I have had the pleasure of being present during the devotedly, and when Bro. Harris was congratulated on his high position by past of the most representative gatherings of distinguished Masons ever assembled year, and was delighted to find that the chair was filled in the most excellent manner by that good and worthy Grand Officer in a Worshi pful Master's honour. (Hear, hear.) Statistics would fail me, and , Bro. Parkinson. He performed almost every cere- s mony during that period, and I need onl would undoubtedly bore you were I to attempt to give them of Bro. Broadley' y appeal to those members who were fortunate he has dealt enough to be present, to say they were performed in a most excellent manner. He has labours—the records he has kept, the letters he has written , the fi gures put the last stone on the building with, the historical and antiquarian research es he has made, the interesting essay he by installing the W.M. to-night. You will all agree le with me that he deserves a very hearty vote has published, the negotiations he has conducted, the interviews with influential peop of thanks from the members of the lodge, of this and also from the large number of brethren that were present during he has secured—all with one end in view, the advancement and consolidation that ceremony. I paraphrase the will not detain you longer by singing his praises, but I must assure you he is one of our lodge. (Applause.) Instead of wearying you with these details I will most distinguished Masons, and this lod epitaph on another distinguished Freemason, Sir Christop her Wren, and say if you ge is most fortunate in obtaining his services ful Master and his lodge, during the past year. 1 will ask you to drink the double health of Bro. Lord Londes- wish to see Bro. Broadley 's monument to the Worship boroug h , your Immediate Past Master, whom I am sorry Look around 1 Consider the composition of this great meeting and the still greater is unable to be with us, and and reflect upon all also of Bro. Paikinson , the Installing Master of the evening. meeting in lod ge, and the distinguished people they have included , that this unusual conjunction of great dignitaries implies. At our last lodge meeting Bro. C. PARKINSON P.G.D., J. , Installing Master, said in reply: It has been Lord Londesboroug h, Sir John Gorst, our Worshi pful Master, and myself , were appointed a great pleasure to undertake the work of this exceptionally interesting lodge a Committee to consider the matter of Bro. Broadley's great services, and to act lor the and to have acted for its W.M. during the first twelve months of its existence. lodge. In the name of that Committee, and of every member of the lod ge— m ay 1 not We have also had the great advantage of being assisted and supported by you all ?—I now present Bro. Broadley with a small token of kindl y remembrance, its Honorary Members, say of some of the most accomplished of my brother Grand trifling in itself, if compared with the labours it acknowled ges, but important to him, Officers—Bros. Col. Shadwell H. Clerke, G. Sec ; Fenn, President Board of General Purpost-s ; Robert Grey, and to us, for all that it commemorates and inspires. (Loud cheers.) President Board of Benevolence ; and Matthews, P.G. [Bro. Parkinson then presented to Bro. Broadley, in the name of the lodge, a very Std. Br., to whose admirable organisation as Director of Ceremonies to-day, we owe the and twelve glasses mounted on silver succets of this great meeting—(hear handsome silver li queur stand , with two bottles, , , hear)—who have attended as regularl y as myself , stands. The salver bears the following inscri ption :— " Presenied to W. Bro. A. M. thus giving the Drury Lane Lodge the uni que advantage of having its Masonic work per- Lane formed Broadley, P.D.D.G.M. Malta, P.M. 1717 and 1835, by the members of the Drury under the active supervision of men who are recognised throughout the Craft as Lod ~t»> a mong its leading authorities. I am onl ge, in grateful recognition of his valuable services as its first Secretary. Feb. y expressing the sentiments of these distinguished 1887."] Bro. A. M. B ROADLEY, P.D.D.G.M. Malta, Secretary, said : Right Worsh ipful admiration for the British Drama, which has been honoured in times past by the reigning Deputy Grand Master, Worshi pful Master and brethren , when I listened to the kindl y Sovereigns. This is the Jubilee year of her Majesty , and I hope that Jubilee will be marked with one momentous result. I hope that the favours alread words in which Bro. Parkinson introduced to your notice the humble services I have y received will only rendered to this lod ge, I really felt unequal to the task 1 knew I should have to perform be the prelude for future favours to come. Drury Lane is the home of the Drama , and I rose to thank my brethren of the Drury Lane Lodge for the honour they have paid I hope we may be honoured on that stage by the sig ht of the Yeomen of the Guard, when as in days gone by, and that we may see Victoria the Good extending me. 't is perhaps a trite saying that any particular moment is the proudest of any- her patronage. •hnrlv's life, but in connection with my own humble Masonic career, I can assuredly Should this take place, I have no doubt we should see a Jubilee mee ting take place in ge. In conclusion I will express the deli ght it affords me use that expression to-day. It is just ten years ago that it was my privilege to assist in this lod , to make a second entry nlanting the flag of Masonry in the Mediterranean. I helped five years later to revive , into Masonry and into our truly honourable Craft. Craft. And it Bro. PULESTON , M.P., also responded , and said : I am almost appalled in Egypt, a historical lodge in which the M.W.G.M. once sat as a Fellow J. when 1 was a proud moment when I was able to assist in drawing together the Craft, the drama, contemplate the fact that I have been selected to respond for the visitors, for I know full and Drury Lane. Seventy-nine years ago, down the very street in which the lodge was well how inadequate any words will be from me to give expression to my own thoug hts held, passed a great procession which included the Prince Regent, then Grand Master and those of my brother visitors for the magnificent hospi tality. I thank you from the of our Order who assisted Bro. Kemble in laying the foundation of Covent Garden bottom of my heart, and I must be allowed to congratulate you upon the fact that you Theatre. It was then that Freemasonry held out the hand of fellowship to the drama have a W.M. of many legions, upon whose name many thousands love to dwell, for he in distress—the bond of union. There is something in the constitution of the Drury Lane has for some time pastafforded them considerable pleasure. I congratulate you upon the Lodge that will cement the profession of the drama and the truest of all mystic ties. fact that you have as your S.W. an old friend of mine, who charms the House of Com- It is eight years ago that I paid a visit to this country, having been absent for a time mons with his eloquence and invective. In the person of your J.W. you have a distin- in the Mediterranean and having been there installed as D.D.G.M. I was here as a guished man, whom I am proud to call my friend. I thank you very much for your comparative stranger, and where was it that I received the hand of fellowship ? It was kindness, and I can only echo the sentiments of all when I express my gratitvde. It is in this very hall and in the well known Asaph Lodge. The memory of that kindly the first occasion that I have had the distinguished honour of visiting you , and I hope hospitality is always present with me, and when I enlisted myself under the banner of and trust it will not be the last. There is one honour I should esteem, and that is to be this lodge I felt I should be doing a good service to Masonry if I could help as I said enrolled a member of your lodge. And when we meet together again I hope we shall before, in drawing together the Craft, the drama, and Drury Lane. I ask you , have we meet upon the level, and part upon the square. succeeded ? I felt a deep satisfaction to-day when 1 saw the truest of friends and the The PRESIDENT of the Board of General Purposes said : Worshipfu l Master, best of Masons installed as W.M. I only regret that that kindly friend of us all , I thank you for the honour you have done me in deputing me to propose the toast of Bro. Lord Londesborough , is not with us now. Amongst the distinguished visitors " Ihe Officers of your Lodge." You cannot but teel proud, Worshipful Master, in present I am glad to see Bro. his Grace the Duke of Abercorn , who has hastened havng on your staff of officers men so eminentl y distinguished in their different pro- from an Irish deputation at the Mansion House, to be with us and to testify fessions. Your S.W., Bio. Sir John Gorst, in early life carried off high university by his presence his great belief in our work. If vve look round us, vve see that at honours. He has proved himself a practised debater. He now occupies a hi gh position this meeting there is scarcely a section of society of English social life that is not as a member ot the Government , and we may safely predict that, in his new career as a represented. There are peers, ecclesiastics , men of letters and science, and men holding statesman, he will amply fulfil the brilliant promise of his youth. As a brother Mason hig h positions in the State. As representatives of the Privy Council we have Bro. he has assiduousl y discharged the duties of the office to which he was designated in the Marriott , M.P., who fills with credit an important post in her Majesty 's Government, and warrant ot this lodge. I believe he has never been absent from his post except on one Bro. Lord Robt. Montague, who was passed as a Fellow Craft 40 years ago, and who single occasion when, during the holiday season, he was away from this country. I yesterday became a M.M. We see the army well represented by Bros. Gen. Collingwood venture to say that he will prove a worthy successor toyourself, Worshi pful Master, in and Col. H. Hallett. If we turn to the Navy we have one whose name is historical in the chair you now occupy, and will discharge the duties of Master when the time arrives the annals of that great service—I allude to Admiral Cochrane. And we have enlisted a with great credit and advantage to this lodge. The J.W., Admiral Edward Inglefield, Grand Chaplain as the Chaplain of our lodge. It is not my duty to detain you longer, who is unfortunately unable to attend this evening, is a naval officer who has been but propose the health of those visitors I see around this board who are members of our deservedly honoured for the services he has rendered to his country in many seas. A confraternity, and who come from every class and every creed ; many of them my own man of high scientific acquirements, a Doctor of Civil Law, a Fellow of the Royal personal friends, and Society, whose name is some of whom once destined to be handed down worked with me in the to posterity in the future Mediterranean. We history of this country. The have a vast assembly S.D., Bro. Fernandez, I feel of visitors, and if sure his brother artistes will there is one thing that readily admit to be a most claims our attemion accomplished elocutionist, a it is the cosmopolitan powerful and thoug htful character of Freema- actor, and a man of high in- sonry, as shown by tellectual attainments, who the Drury Lane will do credit to any office Lodge. We have with he may be called upon to us the Bishop of New hold in the lodge. TheJ.D., Westminster. Now, Bro. Bancrolt, has, I believe, I should like to ask done more for the elevation you, where is New of his profession than any Westminster ? You man of the present day con- have all heard of our nected with the drama. He own Westminster, has made the stage and its where the debates professers real presentments have lately been of a of the actual life around us. somewhat tedious He has shown us that an character (laughter), actor is a gentleman, who have made the name society ali classes are proud of Westminster rather to seek, and to enjoy . The familiar to us. I will I.G., Bro. Harry Nicholls, a tell you where New bright comedian who has Westminster is. lt is never failed to command the in British Columbia, approval of the public, who and our Rev. brother grows year by year in popu- present i s Grand larity, and whose genuine Chaplain there. You humour has made him an all heard of Bro. Dr. acknowledged favouiite with Silli-oe when he was his audience. Although Chaplain to the Prin- only recently initiated into cess Alice, at Dar- Masonry in this lodge, he is mstadt, then in British already a brig ht Mason, and Columbia , and is here the rapidity with which he now present to-night has acquired a knowledge of with us. There is » another BR0 A M BROADLEY, SEC. BRO. J. C. PARKINSON , »STAl„Na MASTER. name that * * * £££ ^ pTrn^ will be appreciated and that will re-echo wherever the English tongue is spoken. of which he has given us such amusing samples on the boards of the theatre I mean Bro. George Augustus Sala. Who has not read his vivid description and his in which we have just assembled. And last, but certainly not least, you have ready wit in the columns of the Daily Telegraph and the Illustrated London News. in your D.C, Bro. Charles Dickens, a great name, a name to be, indeed , envied , a He is a member of the Universal Lodge, and it is right and proper that he should name revered and beloved throughout the civilised world. Bro. Charles Dickens, peiong to that lodge. He has to-ni ght marked his return to Masonic life. He was an himself beloved and admired for his hereditary qualrties of geniality, kindness, and intimate friend of the father of the Worshi pful Master, and by his presence hel ps to humour , is treading in his great father 's footsteps by reading in public that fatner 's U l(l p rate 'he character of this lodge. There is another name and that is Bro. Puleston, works. Works which I have no hesitation in saying have done more than those ot any other M - P., who has been sitting amongst a number of members of Parliament from whom a author of any age to expose hypocrisy and vice, to abolish abuses, and to kindle and tester cabinet could be formed that vvould meet with the approbation of most reasonable sympathy in the hearts of men. Bro. Charles Dickens, althoug h occupy ing the humble people. (Laughter.) Bro. Puleston is a member of the Lod ge of Nine Muses. I beg position of D.C. in this lodge is a P.M. in the Craft, who, when in the i_hair of 111s ? you all for the kind sympathy which you have shown me, lodge performed the ceremonies and discharged the various duties of his office to the mat™J' and 1 can assure you I heartily appreciate it. I now ask you to rise and drink to "The Health of the great satisfaction and delig ht of its members. Wurshiptul Master, with such a brilliant " and show them tliat hospitality is the first virtue you there cannot be a doubt that the eminent position which \Jtl L ' in this lodge, and I couple staff of officers to support with the toast the names of Bros, the Bishop of New Westminster, G. A. Sala, and the lodge has attained with such marvellous rapidity will be fully maintained , and that your fuleston, M.P , is destined to leave its maik in the annals of . 0F(Applause.) EW year of office so auspiciously inaugurated ISH0P ESTMINSTER Masonry. Brethren, I feel sure you will joi n with me with the utmost cordiality and the of tut N W responded, and after thanking the members tne lod^ge for their hospitality, said they would be anxious to hear Bro. Sala. warmest enthusiasm in the toast which 1 now give you , " The Officers of the Lodge," Gorst has already spoken, I have the greatest pleasure in connecting 1*0 G EORGE AUGUSTUS SALA also replied and said and as Bro. Sir John hr ' : Unaccustomed as lam to with it the name of Bro. Bancroft. spea^'n S> and being nervously apprehensive that I may be asked by some br th Bro. S. B. BANCROFT, J.D., said : Obedience to orders I take to be the first duty "* the endof the Hal1, t0 " sPeak up," I am compelled to do my best and assure toast which /vou " ornftu the great gratification it has afforded me to be nresent. That > ll ht. ! did not wish to be considered a " knife Ma son have for some time been always ready to advocate the claims of the others. Being this year speciall y associated societv u r * * deprived of the pleasure of London hou ht ¦ m ht novv come a with one of those Institutions, I might attempt to improve the occasion by advocating Press H, 'j £ ** 'g little into the world, that I might L fr,ends its claims. I will only say 1 shall be extremely grateful to those brethren who will attend re-entrv, ' s of dear old - l must congratulate myself that my U... . Y \ nt0 Masonry™ was made in this lodee. I mav nnf he arvontaV,!,. t„ thi« l™W ; the festival of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , and 1 shall be still moregratelul appv to bf*come a joining member. for those sums which 1 hope I shall receive to strengthen this deserving Charity . World rn M , Anyone who has wandered about the togethe [f'L t0 have been struck Wlth the £reat *~**ond Masonry effects by bring ing Bro. JAMES TERRV, Secretary Koyal Masonic Benevolent Institution , responded, ¦ ¦ 11 u dlffer * Here tn . -*nt classes. In every country in which I have been I have seen it. and said : ln rising to the toast of success to the Masonic Charities, 1 would venture to ' Ve se< men of every wal k of life shaking been nl."?' J . L each other by the hand. I have say that in the history of the Drury Lane Lodge, it has already made its mark as a s Bro Harris installed as W M 1 knew his supporter of our Institutions. In the past year your late W.M. represented your lodge Workedu uf j r Sf * - - father intimately, and he nard tor the stage. The father sowed and the son has reaped. I have a sincere for one of the Charities, and I feel that in the coming year the Benevolent Institution is still more honoured in having the W.M. to take up a Stewardshi p. I hope that the Std Br. j W. Beuttell, and F. Sanders, of 342; D. O. Hobbs, P.P.G. Std. Br., and R. Ring, sum you subscribed last year for the Boys will be more than doubled for our Institution. of 359;W. Horton, J. Robertson , J. Pigeon , jun., and H. Abraham , of 394; M. E. I sincerel y hope that at the next Festival of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution Frost, P.P.G. Treas. ; H. E. Loader, J.; W. Boug hton, S.N.; E. Nayler, D.C; J. Gieve, we shall have, what they had in another place, " A Run of Luck." Woodhouse, W , T. Dupre, and G. Whitehall , of 4S7 ; J. Dew, P.P.G.J.; G. Lear, P.Z. ; The Ty ler's toast broug ht the proceedings to a close. F. D. Miller , P.S. ; Rev. J. Scott Ramsay, ist A.S. ; J. Gibson , Treas., and J. Marks, of 694; R. Glasspool, Z.; R. Eve, P.Z., Treas. ; J. Hacker, P.Z., S.E. 72 .!; J. Collings, The following is a list of the brethren present :— S.K.; P. H. Emanuel, 2nd A.S., and H. Kimber, of S04 ; G. B. Irons, Z; F. Powell, Bros, the Earl of Lathom , Dep. G.M., Prov. G.M. West Lanes, j the Duke of P.P.G. 2nd A.S., 903 ; J. Hall , P.P.G. Std. Br., Z.; W. J. Rix , P.S., and Foster, of Abercorn , G.M. Ireland; Sir A. Campbell, G.M. Scotland ; W. W. B. Beach, M.P., 1331; G. Orley, P.Z. 1341 (China) ; J. Laverty, H.; J. Jackson, J.; W. Miller, S.E. ; Prov. G.M. Hants and Isle of Wight; General Brownri gg, P.G.W., Prov . G.M. and H. Orley, of 142S ; W . Bowyer, P.Z.; G. J. Telling, Z., P.P.G. 1st A.S ; R. R. Surrey ; Earl of Mount Edgcumbe, Prov. G.M. Cornwall ; Lord Ebrington , M.P., L. Rosoman , H.; W. Horton , Treas. ; W. H. Chapman, and R. H. Weeks, of 1461; Prov. G.M. Devon; Hugh D. Sandeman, P.D.G.M. Bengal ; Col. Lyne, P.G.M. W. Stanley and F. Gooding, of 1776; T. Walton, J.; S. Burbage, and H. C. Herring, Monmouthshire ; Col. A. W. Adair, P.G.M. Somerset ; Col. A. Saunders. P.D G.M. of 1780 . Madras ; Theo. H. Tilton , P.D.G.M. New York City ; Lord Londesboroug h, ROST and Comp. R. LOVELAND LOVELAND P.G.W.; Lord Henry Th ynne, P.G.W. ; Earl of Onslow, P.G.W.; R. Cunliffe, Comp. M. E. F proposed, P.G.W.; Sir Francis Wyatt Truscott , P.G.W. ; Sir John Whittaker Ellis, seconded , as Prov. Grand Treasurer, the re-election of Comp. R. J. Ras- P.G.W. ; Rev. C. J. Marty n, P.G. Chap. ; Rev. Dr. Cox, P.G. Chap. ; Rev. J. trick, which was carried unanimously, and the P.G. TREASURER expressed S. Brownri gg, P.G. Chap, ; Kev. T. Cochrane , P.G. Chap.; D. P. Cama, G. Treas.; Horace Brooks Marshall , P.G. Treas. ; Fredk. A. Philbrick , G. Reg. ; Thos. his thanks for the compliment and honour again conferred upon him. Fenn, President Board of General Purposes ; Col. Shadwell H. Clerke, G. Sec ; Comp. G. F. LANCASTER moved that the sum of 50 guineas be granted Dr. Wendt, G. Sec. G. Correspondence ; S. Pope, S.G.D. ; Ral ph Glutton , J.G.D. ; J. E. Saunders, P.G.D. ; J. A. Rucker, P.G.D. ; Alfred Meadows, P.G.D. ; Capt. from the funds of the Provincial Grand Chapter as a donation to the Royal N. G. Philips, P.G.D. ; P. de Lande Lo n g, P.G.D. ; ]. C. Parkinson , P.G.D. ; Dr. Masonic Benevolent Institution , the same to be added to the list of Comp. Ral ph Gooding, P.G.D. ; Fred. Davison , P.G.D. ; Robt. Grey, P.G.D.; Brackstone Baker, P.G.D. ; C. A. Muito n , P.G.D. ; C. Hutton , P.G.D. ; J. M. Case, P.G.D. ; Eve, who, he said, was prepared to supplement it wilh another 100 guineas. J. M. P. Montague, P.G.D. ; R. Costa, P.G.D. ; Lieut.-Col . Burney, P.G.D.; Major (Applause.) , P.G.D. ; E. Letchworth , P.G.D. ; S. Eastes, P.G.D., Dep. G.M. Kent; 1, Pearce J. Comp. E. LE FEUVRE seconded and remarked that the addition to the R. F. Gould, P.G.D.; Sir Horace lones, G.S. of Works ; R. G. Glover, Dep. G.D. of J. , C; A. Richards, P. Dep. G.D. of C.; Dr. J. H. Paul, P. Dep. G.D. of C; C. sum to Comp. Eve's list would be a strong indication of the estimation in Dumas, P.A.G.D. of C.j Geo. Burt, P.A.G.D. of C.; J. Lewis Thomas, P.A.G.D. of which he was held in the province. (Hear, hear.) C; Magnus Ohren, P.A.G.D. of C. ; Major A. Cook, P.A.G.D. of C.j Dr. Turtle Pigott, P.A.G.D. of C.j Col. C. Harding, P.A.G.D. of C.j H. Trueman Wood , The motion was carried by acclamation. A.G.D.C. j W. Roebuck, G. Swd. Br. j H. Greene, G. Swd. Br. ; Major G. Lambert, The revised Provincial Grand Lodge bye-laws were then brought up and P.G. Swd. Br. ; Col. J. Peters, P.G. Swd. Br. ; C. Hammerton, P.G. bwd. Br. ; J. H. seriatim " Matthews, P.G. Std. Br. ; Edgar Bowyer, P.G. Std. Br. ; C. S. Jekyll, P.G.O. ; Dr. considered " , and adopted. Edwin M. Lott, P.G.O.; H. Sadler, G. Tyler; The Lord Mayor; Frederick Comp. W. VV. B. Beach then appointed the following Provincial Grand Binckes ; O. Hansard ; Edward Terry ; C. Cheston ; H. Venn; H. Dicketts; Robert Berridge; H. W. Hunt; and Col. J. Davies Sewell ; P.G. Stewards. Officers for the ensuing year :— Patrick Stirling, D.P.G. M. West Perth ; Augustus Frederick Godson, D.P.G.M. Comp. J. E. Le Feuvre ...... Prov. G.H. Worcester; Col. Haldane, P.D.D.G.M. Malta ; F. West, D.P.G.M. Surrey ; C. F. „ R. Loveland Loveland ...... Prov. G.T. Matier, P.G.W. Greece ; Col. J. W. Malcolm , M.P., P.P.G.W. Oxon ; W. B. Williamson , P.P.G.W. Worcestershire ; J. Terry ; P.P.G.W. North Hants ; Dr. „ E. Goble ...... Prov. G.S.E. G. Mickley, P.P.G.W. Herts ; H. Hutchinson , P.P.G.W. East Lanes ; C. Driver , „ Rev. A. A. Headley, 309 ...... Prov. G.A.S.E. P.P.G.W. Surrey ; Capt. Castellari, P.D.G.W. Punjab, E.G. ; C. J. Smith, „ E. D. Godwin, 76 ...... Prov. G.S.N. P.P.G.W. Surrey ; George Elliot, M.P., P.P.G.W. Northumberland ; R. Eve, „ W. B. Rogers, 195 ...... Prov. G.P.S. P.P.G.W. Hants ; S. G. Kirchhoffer, P.P.G.W. Surrey ; R. Clowes, P.P.G.W. „ W. Horton, ...... Prov. G. ist A.S. Essex ; Dr. Stewart , P.P.G.W. Berks and Bucks ; Kev. J. F. Jackson, P.P.G. 394 Chap. Surrey ; Rev. J. F. Smith, P.P.G. Chap. Leicestershire; Rev. H. Cummings, „ R. Glasspool , 723 ...... Prov. G. 2nd A.S. P.P.G. Chap. Cornwall; Chas. Stephens, P.G. Treas. Berks and Bucks ; W. Lake, „ R. J. Rastrick, 487 ...... Prov. G. Treas. P.P.G. Reg. Cornwall ; Fredk. Crockford , P.D.G. Reg. Malta ; V. P. Freeman , ,, J. Gieve, 487 ...... Prov. G. Reg. P.G. Sec. Sussex ; J. L. Mather, P.P.G.D. Herts ; R. C. Sudlow, P.P.G.D. „ C. T. Allee, 723 ...... Prov. G. Swd. Br. Kent; H. Hacker, P.P.G.D. Hants and Isle of Wight; G Kenning, P.G.D. Middx; „ G. B. Irons, ...... Prov. G. Std. Br. C. Belton P.P.G.D. Surrey ; G. Cooper, P.P.G.S. of West Essex; C. J. Phi pps, 903 P.P.G.S. of W. Somerset ; C. F. Hogard , P.P.G.S. of W. Essex ; 1*. J. Pulley, „ R. R. L. Rosoman, 1461 ...... Prov. G.D.C. P.P.G.D.C. Surrey ; J. Weaver, P.P.G. Org. Middx; T. H. Miller , P.P.G. Org. „ W. J. Rix, 1331 ...... Prov. G.A.D.C. Middx. ; Dr. Casson, P.P.G. Organist Derbyshire ; Augustus Harris, W.M.; „ G. JJ. Lovegrove, 257 ...... Prov. G. Org. Sir J. E. Uorst, Q.C, M.P., S.W. ; J. S. Fleming, Treasurer; A. M. „ Exell ...... ,., ... Prov. G. Janitor. Broadley, P.D.D.G.M. Malta, Secretary ; James Fernandez, S.D. ; S. B. „ Eames ...... Prov. G.A.Janitor Bancroft , J.D. ; W. A. Baskcomb, Steward ; Thomas Catling, Steward ; Harry Nicholls, l.G. ; Charles Dickens, D. of C.; Henry Irving; J. L. Toole; The Provincial Grand Chapter was then closed in due form, Sir Joh n Staples; Col . Hug hes-Hallett, M.P. ; Col. Gait; Capt. Hanney ; Morell-Mackenzie , Viscount Pollington , W. H. Russell , G. A. Sala, Lord Robt. Montagu , Col. Ward, Henry Sutton, Jas. Edmesto n, bir Somers Vine, H. Kemble, G. F. Ba-hford , H. Leslie, Meyer Luiz, T. H. Bolton, Cutbush , Dr. H. Mackintosh , Capt. Hanway, Redfarn , Rev. A. E. Campbell , Aldermen H. A. Isaacs, E. Jacob, J, REPORTS OF THE GRAND LODGE OF Rawlins, H. J. Waterlow, H. C. Richards, J. Moon, Lennox Browne, J. Catling, Chas. SCOTLAND. Wyndham, Lord Alfred Paget, J. Le Sage, Sir Henry E. Knight, Sheriff Kirby j J. Willing, jun., E. Humph reys, D. De Pinna, Major Ricardo Seaver, These excellent quarterly reports of the transactions of the Grand Lodge D. Brodie, Altred Cooper, Oscar Barrett , Hon. W. F. B. Massey-Mainwaring, Saul of Scotland are made ination Wells, Joseph Isaacs, Allied Gibbons, Archibald McNeill , Charles Greenwood , K. up in yearly volumes, with a consecutive pag , Montgomery , W. Coulson, W. E. Chapman, W. Ascough, W.M. Denison Lodge; and are most valuable for the Masters of lodges especially, who desire the W.M. of the Isaac Newton Lodge; Felix Spiers, A. Leon, J. W. Fuller, authentic information as to the " inner life," so to speak, of the Craft. John Douglas, W. Weblyn , Capt. Prob yn , Joseph Snell Wood , Henry Pettitt , Charles Warner, Dr. Robson Roose, W. Beatty Kingston, Louis Ronger (HerveJ ; Edward Not only are the quarterly communications of the Grand Lodge duly Swanborough, A. Brookman, G. A. Vennell, H. J. Tinney, Sir Robert Harley, Right described , but the monthly meetings of the General Committee are briefly Hon. W. T. Marriott, Q.C, M.P. ; F. Cell, Frederick DixonHartland , M.P. ; W. Burdett-Coutts, M.P. ; General Lord John Tay lour, Admiral the Hon. A. A. L. P. reported, and all the resolutions are inserted, with abstracts of the discus- Cochrane, Savile Clarke, R. W. Edis, Alfre d Hagger, J.T. Aj;g-Gardner, M.P. ; Charles sions thereon. As an illustration, therefore, of the practical working of the Martin , R. G. Webster, M.P. ; J. H. Puleston , M.P.; Pullman , L. Hancock , R. Wither- organization, and the various difficulties and perplexities that arise through by, J. While, W. Bennett, A. S. I". Watson, Col. Paven-Payne, P. Maitinetti , Capt.C. E Coffey, Dr. L. Engel, R. Clout, W. M. Bywater, J. K. Edward, T. Beard, any indehniteness m the Book of Constitutions, these able digests of the W. W. Lee {Freemason), W. Barrett, W. W. Morgan, W. Madge, H. Herman, business transacted by the Committee corresponding to the Board of General Charles Coote, David James, Charles Corby, Malcolm Morris, H. H. Crawford, C. O. Tagart, John Whaly, W. J. Fisher, W. H. Pannell, J. A. Thornhill , Barrow Purposes in England, are a veritable multum in parvo, and trustworthy Emanuel , W. J. Foster, H. J. Youll , A. Barfield , Sprake, Herbert Ed. Story, Llewllyn exponents of Scottish Masonic jurisprudence. M. Wynne, H. Wrig ht, A. Williams, J. D. Murray , W. J. Ford, P. Saillard, Charles Ihe Reports Brighten, C. McLean , J. M. Burt, Trevor Powell , William Terriss, General Colling- presented by the Provincial Grand Masters, at these wood , G. Gardner, Geo. Everett , F. Milner , W. Pilcher, Dr. Gordon , F. Leslie, Wroth Assemblies, are often most readable and interesting documents, and serve Lethbnd ge, A Pendlebury, F. R . W. Hedges, John Aird , Geo. Hug hes, T. Thorne, H. to keep all informed as to the state of the Craft in the Provinces and Dis- Doveday, W. Lumley, T. Lumley, W. Maple, T. Burnside, H. Young, Lionel Broug h, C. E. Soppet, J. E. Walfoid , J. F. Elision, John Nicholls , W. Rignold, tricts, by such official communications. The account of the " Festival of St. Capt. T. R. Kennion , C. Burlei gh, Purcell, E. C Massey, and J. Northcott. Andrew and the Third Jubilee of Grand Lodge " given in the No. 4 for The jewels presented both to Bro. Lord Londesboroug h and Bro. Par- 1886-7, just to hand, is evidently written by a master, and must be carefully kinson were designed and manufactured by Bro. George Kenning. The read to be full y appreciated. There were upwards of 1300 brethren who took silver salver presented to Bro. Broadley was also supplied from the same part in the Festival, and the cap ital arrangements gave great satisfaction. house. The Grand Master of South Carolina sent a most genial letter of thanks The banquet reflected the greatest credit on Messrs. S iers and Pond p , to Grand Secretary Lyon, for the voted Scot- and their manager, Bro. Madell , was most assiduous in his personal atten- ^100 by the Grand Lodge of tion to the comlort of those present. Bro. R. J. Morley satislactorily per- land, for the relief of brethren in Charleston, who suffered by the earth- formed the duties of Toastmaster. quake in August last. The death of Bro. Andrew Kerr was noted. This sad event took place on the 20th December, last. As Past Grand Architect PROVINCIAL GRAND CHAPTER OF HAMPSHIRE and a P.M. of No. 8, few members were better known in Edinburgh. The AND ISLE OF WIGHT. death also was announced of Dr. Beveridge, Prov. Grand Master of Aber- deen (city) province, on 12th January. He was declared to " have devoted The Prov. Grand Chapter of the above province was held in the a lifetime to the Royal Art," and was installed as the Masonic Chief of Sessions Hall, Guildhall, Winchester, on the 31st ult., immediately after Aberdeen , in the year 1865 . the Prov. Grand Lodge. Comp. VV. W. B. Beach, M.P., presided, and The figures respecting the custom of Lodges with respect to the interval amongst those present were— generally observed between the conferring of degrees, are far from pleasant Comps. J. E. Le Feuvre, 394, P.G.H.; E. Goble, 309 R.j J. Rastrick, P.G. Treas., reading. " Only some 30 Lodges [in Scotland] adhere strictly to the rule* P.G.S.E. ; W. H.Jacob, 76, 2nd Asst. P.G. Soj.; W. M. Outridge, 487, P.G. Reg. ; allowing two weeks between each degree." 650 obtained the three degrees J. Exell, P.G. Janitor; R. Eve, 723, P.P.G.J.; G. Felton Lancaster, 487, P.P.G.J. ; C. W. A. Jellicoe, 394, P.P.G.S.N. ; A. Portsmouth, ist Asst. P.G. Soj.; J. Brickwood , in one evening (during 1886), and 1176 received two degrees without any 342, 2nd Asst. P.G. Soj. ; F. Powell. 903, 2nd Asst. P.G. Soj, ; G. A. Mursell , 175, interval. Ot the 146 Lodges in India, and the Colonies, &c, 100 adhere P.P.G. Reg. ; T. P. Palsgrave, 487, P.P.G. Std. Br. ; G. R. atrick, P.P.G.D. of C.j R. W. Downing, 903, P.P.G. Org. j F. King, S.N.; J. T. Doswell , S.E. ; Bellinger, ist strictly to the requisite interval of two weeks, and in the 46 (the remainder)! A.S. ; J. Rickstock , C Harbor, and S. F. Blake, of 76; H. Lashmore, H. 130; I*. W. only 15 obtained the three degrees without any interval. Doubtless this Faulkner P.P.G.P.S., , and R. Culhng ford, of 151; G. Pack, P.P.G. 2nd A.S. j A. important subject will be duly considered at subsequent meetings of the Greenham , J. D. Carter, ist A.S. 175 ; W. B. Rodgers, H.j J. Simmonds, S.; H. L. Atkins, P.Z. j E. N. Cross, S.E. j C. Miller, ist A.S. ; J. Nowham , D. Preston, and D. Grand Committee, and a report will be made to Grand Lodge. The finan- Sydenham, of 195 ; W. G. P. Gilbert, P.S. 257; Rev A. A. Headley, P.Z. j E. Crouch, cial condition of the Grand Lodge of Scotland is most excellent, and is S.N. j H. Cawle, P.P.G.J.; J. Gieve, S.E. 309 ; J. E. Bnck, H.j R. Barnes, P.P.G. thus on a vastly different condition to formerly. Bro. GEORGE M ARKHAM TWEDDELL then proposed box after box of crackers—and such crackers !—the children £i)ma. "The Memory of our Dear Departed Brothers," a toast were unable longer to contain themselves, and Ul.l Drury which he thought oug ht never to be omi ted, but more rang again and again with cheers lor their kind fiiend — Zetland-in-the-East Lodge , SINGAPORE . especially on the present occasion , when they all missed so after which they also gave hearty cheers for Bro. Broadley, (No. 508)- —Tf> e installation meeting of this lod ge was held many once warm-hearted Masons who would have been who takes so much interest in the schools, and to whom ' Hall , on Monday, the 27th December, at the Freemasons , fir: t and foremost in the presentations which they had just the children are much indebted ; nor need it be said wa-* the Coleman-street , when Bro. W. A. Parker was installed as made. Bro. Tweddell then drew an imaginary picture of popular and ubiquitous Secretary, Bro. Frederick Binckes C.M.G., , VV M. in the presence ot Bro. Col. S. Dunlop, the Master of the Lion Lodge at Whitby, accompanied by forgotten. D.G.M., Bros. J. P. Joaquim, D.D.G.M.; J. D. Vaughan, a few of his Masonic brethren there forty years ago, sally- We noticed several brethren present who take deep T. Carg ill, A. Knight, and J. T. Leask. The officers ap- forth without a list of lod , to carry interest in the schools, amongst them being Bros. , ing , ges to guide them James pointed and invested were : Bros. Rev. Bryant Wonnacott out the Masonic duty of visiting other lodges, to see their Moon, Paas, Henry Venn, R. W. Stewart, A. F. Godson, & E. A. Thomson, J.W. j J. D. Stuart, Treas.; VV " * working and to compare it with their own, and to foster M.P., C. F. Hogard, and Dr. Morris, the Head Master. ] T. Leask, I.P.M., Sec. ; W. Allen, S.D. j G. Thomp- those fraternal feelings which are the very soul of Free- son , J.D-J H. Kemp, I.G. j A. Evans, D.C. j and J. masonry . He imagined them marching for forty Lannon , Tyler. miles through Cleveland without finding a lodge to visit, THE ROYAL MASONIC 'BENEVOLENT The brethren afterwards dined together at the Singapore and, still pursuing their researches, wending their way along INSTITUTION. Club. throug h Northallerton , Thirsk, and Easingwold, without ge to visit until they reached York, finding a single lod The regular monthl MASONIC BALL AT LEICESTER. where they would find a solitary lodge, after which they y meeting of the Committee of ANNUAL Management of this Institution was held at Freemasons might search every portion of the North Riding of York- ' Hall on Wednesday. Bro. Jabez Hogg, P.G.D., presided, The annual Masonic ball, in aid of the central Charities , shire without finding another lodge until they neared the the five local lodges at ge was located at Scar- and there were present Bros. W. J. Murlis , James Brett, was held under the auspices of East Riding, where one more lod P.G.P. ; Bulmer E. Bolton County Assembly Rooms, Leicester, on Monday, the boroug h , the three lod ges of Scarboroug h , York, and John , , VV. Belchamber , T. the Griffiths, W. H. Ferryman, A.G.P. ; H. T. Wood, Asst. 7th inst., when the company included about two hundred. Whitby being then all that could be found in the great was under the distinguished patronage of six of which are G.D.C ; C. F. Matier, Samuel Brooks, Charles Lacey, The gathering North Riding, whereas now there were 13, C Perceval Albert Fish , the Right Hon. the Earl of Carnarvon , M.W. Pro G. in Cleveland, not that Cleveland had ever been for several J. , , Hug h Cotter, J. Newton , Bros Alex. Foisyth, Thomas Cubitt, P.G.P.; A. Fa nlield Master of England j the Right Hon. the Earl of Lathom , generations, before Bro. Handyside, Bro. Martin , and their J. , J. L. Mather, W. Webb, W. Hilton , C. H. Webb, J. R.W.. Dep. G.M. of England; the Right Hon. the barl compeers succeeded in establishing a lodge at btokesley, W. Prov. G.M. of Leicestershire and Rutland; , who Tickle, A. Durrant, F. Davison, P.G.D.; L. Stean, Ferrers, R. without its Freemasons thinl y scatteied here and there Asher Barfield Grace the Duke of St. Alban 's, R.W. Prov. G. Master had been initiated elsewhere. He believed Bro. Anthony , and James Terry (Secretary). his The minutes of the January meeting having been read of Notting hamshire ; the Most Noble the Marquis of Sayer, the first Grand Master of England , to have been ton M.P., R.W. Prov. G.M. of Derbyshire; of Worsal, and verified , the Secretary repotted the deaths of two Harting , connected with the ancient family of Sayer, widow annuitants , and the withdrawal of the name William Kelly, F.S.A., F.R. Hist. Soc, R.W. Past Prov. near Tarm, who were related by blood to the great North of one Leicestershire and Rutland; S. S. Partrid ge, W.D. y of Conyers which sprang from the widow fiom the list of candidates for the May election. G.M. of England famil , The Wardens' report for the past month was read. Prov. G.M. Leicestershire and Rutland ; his Worship the Conyers's of the neighbouring township of Nunthorp. of Leicester Israel Hart ; Sir Henry St. A statement of the recei pts and disbursements of the Mayor , John Then , agai n, when the ancient city of York had its own Institution having ford, Bart., C.B., P.D.P.G.M.; and others. one of its Grand Masters 160 years ago was been laid before the Committee, the list Hal Grand Ludge, of candidates were finally airanged, the males being Full Craft clothing was worn by the brethren. Bro. living onl y two miles from where they were then assembled fifty- Nicholson 's Roj al Quadrille Band was engaged, and —he alluded to the last Charles Bathurst, Esq., of Shutter- one and the widows seventy-seven. The question of the vacancies to be filled on *he two Funds was then carefull played a choice selection of fashionable dance music. The skelf , who not only was a Cleveland land-owner, but lived y was provided b Mr. Derrick recently appointed discussed, the result being that, in consideration of its being supper y , there, married his wife at Crathorn—onl y six miles from the Queen caretaker of Freemasons' Hal l, Leicester. there—and both him and his widow were buried in Rudley 's Jubilee Year Festival which was on the eve of being celebrated, it was resolved to elect twenty-five female Amongst the company present were V.W. Bro. S. S. Church , four miles from where they were then sitting. The D.P.G.M.; Bros. S. Cleaver, T. Thorp, who was annuitants, the vacancies on the male Fund being undis- Part ridge, J. J. first Sir Charles Turner, Bart., of Kirkleatham, turbed. Thus 0. Law, R. Rowley, I. Hart (Mayor) ; and others. the nephew of Grand Master Bathurst, was also a , there will be elected in May next , including Dr. C. A. Moore acted very efficientl y as M.C, the three deferred in each case, nine males and twenty- Bro. Freemason, being initiated at York the year before he was ei ht widows. being ably assisted by the following Stewards—Bros . elected Lord Mayor of that city . They all knew that a g The proofs of the balloting papers having been Swing ler, Baines, Knight, Jessop, Freer, Steeds, Lead, Cleveland nobleman (the late Earl of Zetland) was one of submitted , West, and Parr. the most popular Grand Masters of Eng land; but they the remaining business was disposed of, and the proceed- The Supper Committee consisted of Bros. Murdin , ht not all be aware that the first Lord Dundas was also ings terminated with the customary vote of thanks to the mig Chairman. Swing ler, Hincks, and Lawrence, assisted by Bros. Bream a Fieemason. Indeed , Cleveland was rich in Masonic and Wri ght, Wine Committee. 'Ihe oneious duties of associations without going back to the lodges of Operative Hon. Secretary devolved upon Bro. J. B. Wat ing.. It is Masons, who erected those noble castles and monasteries, expected that a handsome surplus will be realised for the the ruins of which , as an antiquary, he had so delighted to ©bituarp. Charities. visit in his more active days ; Masons who adorned every part of the district with beautilul churches, which , could we BRO. HYDE PULLEN. have seen them as they existed in the Middle Ages, would It is with very great regret we announce the death of MASONIC PRESENTATION AT have won our admiration by their fine architecture. Bro. H yde Pullen , Past D.P.G.M. of the Isle of Wig ht, STOKESLEY. The Tyler's toast, given by Bro. TWEDDELL , in the and till within the last few years Assistant Secretary to the absence of the Tyler, through illness, completed the Supreme Council, 33°, Ancient and Accepted Rite. Bro. On Thursday evening, the 3rd inst., the members of the toasts. Pullen was one of tie most accomplished Masons of our Cleveland Lodge, No.543, held their annual banquet in the 1 he following brethren enlivened the meeting from time lime, and as regards our ritual was one of our ablest and large lodge room (orig inally built for the Connty Court), to time with their songs : Bros. J. P. Sowerby, W. W ynne, most perfect exponents. He was a most energetic brother, at the Golden Lion Hotel, the principal hostelry in the F. Wrig htson, VV. S. Dixon, George Marwood , D. S. and while his health permitted was ever ready to sacrifice town, when an excellent bill of fare was provided for the D'xon, Dr. Forbes, Host Wilson, Smith , Cooper, and his personal comfort and convenience in order to undertake occasion by Bro. Wilson , the host, and his good lady, Turner; and recitations were given by Bros. Fenny and a difficult duty—o t tentimes at a remote distance from his which fully maintained the ancient reputation of that Goundry. residence—or render a service to a lodge or brother. He locall y celebrated inn. A larger attendance of Masons Altogether the meeting was generally considered one of was greatl y respected in Masonic circles, both for his firm were piesent than usual , the lodge having fraternally in- the moat pleasing the brethren had ever been privileged to attachment to the fundamental princi ples of our Society vited all the old brothers, not now subscribing members, take part in, and every one evidently sincerely wished that and his readiness to exemp lif y them on all occasions. As . to the banquet, and several visitors being present from as tney familiarl y term Bro. Handyside, a scholar he was of the encyclopaedic order ; that is, he nei " the old doctor," ghboring lodges ; it being known that various presen- might long be spaced to labour for Freemasonry among was a man who knew a great deal about everything and tations were to be made to a widely-respected Mason , Bro. them. knew it well. He was a most deli ghtful man to me^t either J. H. Handyside, as noticed anon. Bro. I. H. Handyside , in lodge or at the festive board, and our Institutions found P.M ., and Prov. J.G.W., who was the first Master of the in him a wise counsellor and a liberal supporter. He is a lodge, having been forthe fifth time elected W.M., occupied ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR great loss to the Cralt, but the brethren , and paiticularl y the chair , and Bio. Wynne, S W., the vice-chair. Bro. BOYS. his family and friends, have the consolation ot knowing the Rev. L. Paws-on, rector of Kildale, said grace before that he has died in the fulness of yeais and while his great and after tha banquet. The General Committee held their usual monthly meeting achievement* are still fresh on the memory of his associates. The following toasts were given, and dul y honoured : at Freemasons' Hall on Saturday last, under the presi- We purpose giving a more detailed account of his careeer "The Queen and the Craft," "H.R.H. the Prince of dency of Bro. J. L. Mather; among those present to next week, but in the meantime we tender to his son and Wales, Grand Master of England, and the rest of the support him being Bros. W. Maple, F. Adlard, Stephen Iriends our most respectlul sympathy. Royal Family," " The Earl of Zetland, Provincial Grand Richardson , H. Webb, the Rev. K. Morris, LL.D., M.A., Master of North and East Yorkshire. , F. W. Kamsay, H. Young, Raynham W. " A. F. Godson We hear that Bro. M has been Bro. SHEPHERD , LP.M., then proposed "The Health Stewart, P.G.D. ; George Gardner, W. A. Scurrah, C. yers appointed of Bro. J. H. Handyside, the W.M., one of the princi pal F. Hogard, H. Greene, Edgar Bowyer, P.G. Std. Br. ; to the sole management of the icfreshment department of founders of the Cleveland Lodge, and for over forty S. H. Parkhouse, A. V. faikhuuse, Thomas Cubitt, the Newcastle Exhibition. Bro. M yers was lor some time manager of Messrs. Spiers and Ponds years an industrious worker for Freemasonry " ; and, in ap- P.G.P. ; A. J. Thomas, Charles Belton , J. Griffiths, E. , Holborn Viaduct propriate terms, presented him, on behalf of the lodge, Home, H. Venn , Jas. Moon, George Mickley, A. Hotel, and recently at ihe Gaiety Restaurant. His many J. friends wish him success in his new undertaking. with a Past Master's jewel, a portrait of himself , and a Williams, J. Hastings Miller, Thomas Cull, H. H. Acker, framed illuminated address, all of excellent workmanshi p, Richard Eve, A. E. Gladwell, and F. Binckes, P.G. Stwd. Miss Kate Vaughan 's Old English Comedy as a mark of their high esteem on his attaining his fiftieth (Secretary). Company opened at the Opera Comique Saturday last year as a Freemason. The minutes of the previous meeting having been read with Sheridan 's famous comedy, " The Rivals." There Bro. H ANDYSIDE returned thanks in a very feeling man- and verified , and those of the House Committee read for was a crowded house, including the Prince and Princess of ner, paying due honour to the late Bro. William Maitin, information , the report of the Audit Committee was sub Wales and Prince Elbert Victor, lt is the intention ot the r .M . and P. Prov. G.S.B., and three other departed mitted and approved. management not to play any piece for more than a tort- brothers, who had assisted him in the formation of the Three petitions were considered and entertained, and the ni g ht. The repertoire will include " ihe Wonder," "The lodge. names ordered to be entered on the list of candidates for Clandestine Marriage," " She Stoops to Conquer," " l'he . oro. D. S. DIXON then, on behalf of the Handy- the October election. School for bcandal ," "The Provoked Husband," "The ?ld? Lod ge, at Saltburn, presented him , from whom they Three applications for grants towards outfit were favour- Beaux Stratagem," "Ihe Belle's Stratagem," " The * a j d named their lodge, with an engrossed address, and an ably received, and a grant of £5 per quarter was made in Coun.ry Girl," " She Would and She Would Not," " The honorary membership of that lodge; for which Bro. the case of one of the boys wno is being educated under Way to Keep Him ," '' All in the Wrong ; " and the cast HANDYSIDE thanked the deputation in appropriate terms, the guardianship of his friends. will be constituted as follows : Miss Kale Vaug han, Miss fro. FENNY , P.M., then proposed " The I.P.M., Bro. business having been disposed of, a vote of Julia Gwynne, Miss Edith Chester, and Mrs. Billington. "" The other •nepherd ," to which that brother responded. thanks to the chairman broug ht the proceedings to a close. Bro. Lionel Broug h, Mr. Forbes Robertson , Mr. Forbes Bro. W. S. DIXON proposed "Our Visiting Brothers," Dawson, Mr. Sidney Broug h, Mr. W. Lawrence, and Bro. , Bro COOPER , P.M. of the Ferrum Lodge, BRO. AUGUSTUS HARRIS AND THE ROYAL James Fernandez. On Saturday, the 19th inst., will be MiddlesbroughM MJ * ICE , responded. MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR BOYS. revived Goldsmith's comedy, " She Stoops to Conquer." 1 e V -CHAIRMAN proposed "The Past Masters of the ^ Tuesday it was the Freemasons who had their entertain- The rapid strides which the Midland Railway at the hands of Bro. Company have made within the last ten yeras '" GEORGE M ARWOOD , J.P., responded , especially ment, and a right royal one it was, , for the tha Ir ' Harris, and Wednesday came the turn of the comtort , convenience, and quick transit of passengers to "lari k "!? the brethren for the very kind mention which Augustus made of his de arted father, the late Dep. Prov. juveni les, for with his accustomed thoug htfulness he had long distances, is little short of maivellous. Could our G Ml c" . P r: - of the province, who had been early initiated in the invited the boys from Wood Green to see the wondetful forefathers rise from their graves, and be conveyed, say Drury, and to the number ot some 240 to Manchester for instance, in the wonderfull y short time of rnn i • Lodge, and remained to his death one of its pantomime at Old »°st vigoroussuppo.trrs. they came. They were first entertained with cake and four and a quarter hours, enjoying meanwhile the comloits y provided by Bro. Lord Londesborough , of a drawing room , their astonishment and satisfaction Paa noPEORGE H ODGSON proposed "The Present and oranges, kindl dstuiAcersof theLodge," to which Bro. Plaice responded . I.P.M. of the Drury Lane Lodge, No. 2127, and alter their would doubtless be great. Travelling at the Secretar comforts had been seen to they were in fit condi- rate of fifty miles an hour, and enjoying the luxuries uf Wer \? y " and "The Newly-Initiated Members " creature re \' then given lrom the rhair. to the latter of which Bro . tion to swallow all the magnificent sights presented to home is truly a pleasure, and makes all dread of iiksome- ev must have been almost bewildered ness and inconvenience vanish, l'he company thoroughly in „ * L. PAWSON responded, remarking that in becom- their gaze, and they reen a fter scene, each if possible more grand and deserve the patronage of the travelling public, for the man- enabf H , * ason he believed that he would be better as scene n d to carry out his ordination vows. gorgeous than the preceding one, passed before tneir sight. ner in which they have catered for them. Seven express dail Chf,*?-' ?,*"• F °RBES, P.M., proposed "The Masonic We notice that the old familiar friend, the red hot poker, trains running y lrom London to Manchester, and vice and Bro* ODGSON "The Testimonial Com- still draws hearty bursts of laughter from our young friends versa, with ample provision made for one's " creatuie mitteee » ' H 1 - > to the OHN OWERBY manipulated by Harry Payne, and when , to crown comforts," en route at a moderate cost, are advantages J p latter of which Bro. J P. S , when *^ > lesponded. all, after the performance was over, Bro. Harris produced hat cannot fail to be highly appreciated. ~~~ METROPOLITAN FREE ROYAL MASONIC BENEVOLENT JOHN GOW, HOSPITAL, INSTITUTION •fl\$$-' 5EW BROAD ST., E.C. KING SLAND RO AD, N. FOR ** -rr ^Outside Kai way Stition). City Offices : Bishopsgate-street Without, E.C. HONEY LAKE MARKET CHEAPSIDE. 163, \*\WiS^' , AGED FREEMASONS AND WIDOWS OF "jO^ 93, THEOBALD'S RD„ HOLBORN, W.C. The Committee earnestly appeal for FUNDS in aid of the FREEMASONS. m 125, BROMPTON ROAD, S.W. NEW BUILDING, which is intended to supply the sorely- « \*\01> JOHN COW a.vvays has on sale the needed want of Hospital accommodation in the North of 1** VJJ* Largest Stock in 1 ondon of the Very Best London, and for current expenses. GRAND PATRON AND PRESIDENT: .- Quality at Lowest Pri ces. Barrelltd ital will shortl y be opened for in-patients. I ' Oysters. The new Hosp HIS ROYAL H GHNESS THE PRINCE OF WALES, rrt-CfU jO- Contributions will be most thankfully received by the K.G., &c, M.W.G.M. O l^ PERFECTLY-FITTED OYSTER SALOON Bankers, Messrs. Glyn, Mills & Co., 67, Lombard-st., F.C; Now Open at New Broad Street. by the Chairman , Joseph Fry, Esq., 21, Gresham House, Old Broad-st., E.C. ; and by TRY D. H. GOODSA.LL, F.R.C.S., Hon. Sec. THE ANNIVERSARY FESTIVAL NOW READY. Of this Institution will take place at I. BEASLEY'S BOMS, BOOTS ! FREEMASONS' TAVERN, GREAT QUEEN STREET, And ensure ~ Ease and Elegance, MASONIC RECORDS, LONDON, combined with . On Tuesday, 22nd February, i88 _7, TRUE PIT, BOOTS ! 1717-1886, I N LIEU of Wednesday, the 23rd, as previously announced, 28, QUEEN VICTORIA ST. Comprising a complete List of all the Lodges warranted by Upon which occasion ATear Me Mansion House). the Four Grand Lodges and the United Grand Lodge of with their Dates, Places of Meeting, Successive Specialities-Hand-Sewn. Special Orders in ! England, W, WITHER B. BEACH, Esq., M.P., a few days, large Stock to select from. BOOTS Numbers, &c, &c, by . R.W. Prov. G.M. Hants & Isle of Wight, Gold Medal Awarded at the London International F.C.A., Exhibition , Crystal Palace, 18S4. JOHN LANE, Has been pleased to signify his intention of Presiding, P.M. 1402, Torquay. ARTIFICIAL TEETH The work is dedicated , by gracious permission, to H.R.H. _-\J Such as have been found to he the most useful the Prince of Wales, K.G., K.T., &c, Sic., M .W. Grand Brethren are earnestl y invited to accept the office of actual makers <\ / ¦> and durable, SUPPLIED by the Master and contains a fac simile of Pine's Engraved occasion and they will greatl \' m A\' from 2s. Od. each ; an upper or lower set from , Steward upon this , y oblige by -.*£> O •¦• 2r,s- upwards. Teeth extracted by ijas. War- List of 1725, and an introduction by forwarding their Names and Masonic Rank, as soon as <_ -y f\ -Cr ranted to privc perfect satisfaction. No pain C7y Ay <-* > given. Advice free. Mr. STENT , Dental W. Bro. W. J. HUGHAN, P.G.S.D. England. convenient, to the Secretary, who will gladly give any ** »* Surgeon , 5. CoventryStreet , W., and*)37, Fulham l * V It contains 340 pages, and is handsomely bound in blue information required, and supp y them with all necessary J±>y Road , S.VV. Established 51) years. Numerous SHOOTING, W. Lancashire. RT. HON. THE LORD MAYOR & LADY MAYORESS, A*? 3 FISHING. Treasurer— Bro. GEORGE P LUCKNETT, P.G.D. England, /§* * TRAVELLING. and Treasurer of the R.M.I.B. The Sheriffs of London and Middlesex, the Under- Sheriffs, Alderman Sir Henry Edmund Knig , &c. fis-3 p Hon. Secretary—Bro. C. F. HOGARD, P.M., P.Z., &c. ht *> £g Only Address— Dancing io commence at of 9 o' clock. Corner AIR Subscriptions to the above Fund will be received by Bro. STREET, GEO. P LUCKNET T, 46, Connaught-sq., W., or by Bro. C. ^ PICCADILLY. F. H OGA R D, 45a, Cheapside, London, E.C, by whom also TICKET, admitting Lady and Gentleman - 21s. all further particulars will be furnished. GENTLEMAN 'S T ICKET ....j2s. 6d. Including light Refreshments and Supper. FUNERAL REFORM. *A* TO LANDLORDS AND OTHERS. jl And may be obtained of the Stewards or the Treasurer, Simple, Reverent, and Inexpensive Funerals. Explanatory Pamphlet gratis. JAMES HARVEY, Esq., Deputy, Why suffer with Smoky Chimneys? LONDON NECROPOLIS CO., When a Remed-y is provided in 2. LANCASTER PLACE, STRAND , W.C. THE BURDETT-COUTTS LODGE, TAYLOR ' S GORDON TERM MTA IIND GUARD , PATENT EARTH TO EARTH PERISHABLE COFFINS. No. 1278. A CERTAIN CURE, and INEXPENSIVE. SMI TH'S L ONDON BL UE WORSHIPFUL MASTER - - Bro. B. STEWART. Plans and Testimonials at The Committee beg is to announce that the W. PECK TAYLOR'S, 65 & 66, CHANCERY LANE, LONDON, W.C. Unequalled for Laundry Work. ANNUAL , MASONS' CERTIFICATES, &c, FRAMED Sold by Oilmen, in bottles, id. snd fid. each, or by the BALL Gallon Under the distinguished TO ANY DESIGN. , at patronage of Estab. 1S79.] No. 2, Finsbury Sq., London. THE BARONESS BURDETT-COUTTS, H- MO RELL, Will take place 17 and 18, Great St. Andrew St., Bloomsbury, W.C, London. ST. LEONARD'S & HASTINGS.— Bro. HliNRY KIMM will on recei Maniifncturer and Importer of all kinds of Picture , pt of Post Card , AT THE CANNON * STREET HOTEL, Frame and forward post free his REGISTER OF HOUSES AND Decora ive Mouldings (Two Million Feet always in stock). Every requisite for the Trade and Exportation . Illustrated Book of APARTMENTS, together with statistics and useful infor- On MONDAY, 14th Februar y, 1887. Patterns post free for three penny stamps. mation on these fashionable Seaside resorts. CRAFT MASONIC CLOTHING TO BE WORM. AND RESIDENCE. BOARD —The Dancing to commence at Nine o'clock precisely. ° Tilbury 's Warehouses, Daughter of a deceased Freemason, who had obtained ^ very hig h Masonic distinction, desires the patronage of the DOUBLE TICKET, Lady and Gentleman, 21s. ; SINGLE ° ^ MARYLEBO NE , LONDON Craft.—Address M, care of Westcombe Park Estate Office, TICKET, 12s. 6d.j which will include Supper and ( Oldest 2, Mycenae-road, Blackheath. Light Refreshments during ^ J3^ ^. <£,, 'he Store Warehouses, Es- the evening. < " r ablished _»\N > «J \ ^ 70 years) , for Storing Furniture & Tickets to be obtained of Bro. G. ARD ERRY the ' Household Effects W V , V \ J w , Plate, Luggage, &c. TOM LAWLER begs to Hon. Secretary, Wanstead -Q^ . Speciall y.buirt Warehouses BRO. , E. -_ ,£, and Fire-proof announce that he has returned to Town, and is now i> Strong Rooms. OHice— E DWD . T ILBUKY Proceeds of the Ball will be devoted exclusively to open to accept Engagements for the MANAGEMENT OF & Co., 35, Hi gh-st., St. Marylebone, W. Masonic Charities, and the kind support of Lodges and M USIC AT MASONI C BANQUETS, CITY DINNERS, their friends is solicited. By Appointment to H.R.H. the Princess of Wales CONCERTS, &c—66, Tonsley-hill, Wandsworth, S.W. LET— The UPPER PART ot a JUBILEE YEAR. TO I MA ISON ISIDORE, _\ HOUSE near the General Post Office . Eight tt) (ESTABLISHED 1837) . J*T Rooms, together or separate.—Apply B. J., Office of this NEW MASONI C HALL , ¦_ Ladies' and Children 's Haircutting on Scientific '***' Pacer. Princi les. Latest improvements for p in Coverings Q For Festival Banquets, Dinners, Balls, &c. ^^J Baldness. Baume 's Medical Extrait Vegetal —. p» Pommade a la Reine for the Hair. (f) CLOSE to Piccadilly and West End Clubs. APARTMENTS FURNISHED with 14, BENTINCK STREET , MANCHESTER S QUARE , W ~" Attendance for Gentlemen. Terms moderate.—H.AMELOT, ABEEC OBM " HOTEL , STANMORE . 45, Brick-street, Piccadilly. BRO. CHARLES VEAL, Propri etor. A NEW VARNISH * - (A SPIRIT COPAL), *^p . CAMBRIDGE GRADUATE CCADEJN T 1WSUKAMCK COM** (P.M. and P.Z.).—PRIVAT E TUITION in the PANY, LIMITED. Clear as water orpla*e-glass ; neverbefore i**]^ »^ A CLASSICS, MATHEMATICS, ENGLISH, &c. Lectures 10, ST. SWITHIN'S LANE, LONDON, E.C. produced ; dries in five minutes. Hard , ^K durable, and brilliant . A bottle, por-tf/ee , vd. ** on various subjects. Schools visited. Foreigners taught General Accidents. j Personal Injuries 13I stamps.—Mr. STENT, J, Coventry Vf English by means of French.—Address, F. D., 62, Railway Accidents. j Deaths by Accident. Street London , , W. Established 30 years. Lancaster-road, Notting-hill, W. C. HARDING, Manager. EMULATION LODGE OF IM- were sent out to the W.M.'s, Wardens, and P.M.'s of a &s Route' s EARTH System, dozen neighbouring lodges, and aboutgobrethrenassembled PROVEMENT. \\j at the lodge of emergency to " assist " at the ceremony— Under the Sanction of the Lodge of Unions, No. 256. -fH J* W. Gfrdlestone 's Patent, which was a musical one, and most impressively rendered. ^° R Fifty of those present were either W.M.'s or P.M.'s, and STEWARDS (Second List) : £• ^ 5a, GARRICK STREET, of the other moiety more than hal f wore collars of present rr-£,fli- office; at least of the R W. Bro. Sir J. B. Monckton, P.G.W. , 75 90 present wore collars either of present or past office. Now VW. Bro. F. A. Philbrick, Q.C, G. Reg. S^ , Sir, I need not assure you, „ *T. Fenn, Pres. B.G.P., Treas. ___ COYEST GARDEN , L0P0I. but 1 do assure Bro. " 172S ," that not a single person was " ,, Col. S. H. Clerke, G.S. in the least embarrassed by this array of collars, nor was VV. Bro. C. A. Murton, P.G.D. there the least confusion as to who were, and who were not, „ H. P. Dumas, P.G.D. officers of the lodge. On the contrary, it was quite a " red- " „ I. A. Rucker, P.G.D. TELEG RAPHIC ADDRESSES (Inland ). letter " lodge, and all agreed that a more impressive cere- " „ J. C. Parkinson, P.G.D. mony they had never witnessed. " ., R. Grey, P.G.D. Pres. B. of B. For the Freemaso n Printing Works— The second instance occurred in the same lodge last " „ J. H. Matthews, P.G. Std. Br. Easter Tuesday. Again we had a gathering of about 80 ' FREEMASON, brethren, half of whom were W.M.' Bro. J. E. Anderson, P.M. 18. LONDON. s or P.M.'s, and most „ C. Bassano, P.M. 66. of the remainder Wardens or other officers. Nearly all wore collars either of „ E. Behnke, 969 For Jewels, Clothing, Banners, and Furniture — present or past office. On this occa- „ F. T. Bennett, W.M. 211 KENNING-, sion the W.M. kindly allowed me to occupy the chair— I „ C. W. Blaxland, J.D. 709 LONDON. am a P.M. of the lodge—in order to raise one of my sons „ Lennox Browne, W.M. 2108 to the Sublime Degree of a Master Mason. There was „ H. Bue, P.M. 1820 neither embarrassment nor confusion, but a marvellously „ D. Carpmael, S.D. 1924 Elec tion Grand Treasurer, good lodge of brethren eminent in the Craft, and again a „ A. Combes, 147 1 of a most satisfactory ceremony. „ R. R. Davis, P.M. 256 MARCH 2nd, 1887, Why, Sir, should there be any more confusion on such an „ *W. A. Dawson, P.M. 176S occasion than when 10,000 collars met the eye of the Prince „ T. H. EUmands, P. M. Grand Stewards Lodge At FREEMASONS' HALL, at j> p.m. of Wales when he was installed Most Worshipful Grand „ A. Escott, P.M. 1593 Master of England? „ A. Fyson, J.W. 1768 The appearance of our Grand Lodge at every quarterly „ J. G. Garson, S.W. 657 communication is a complete and crushing answer to all ,, A. Gibbings, P.M. 63 such childish twaddle. Bro. " 172S" quite mistakes the mat- „ G. B. Heming, W.M. 256 BRO . A. F. GODSON'S COMMITTEE ter, when he says 'tis a question of fresh or additional „ A. C. A. Higerty, P.M. 1714 ; P. Prov. G. collars. 'Tis nothing of the kind—Past Masters are by Stwd. Surrey SITS DAILY, the Constitutions, and have been since 1813, endowed with „ Beaufort Hinks, W.M. 217. a Past Master's jewel of similar dimensions to the jewels „ E. B. Hollowav, P.M. 108 At 2, PUMP COURT, TEMPLE, E.G., of office, suspended to a collar of blue ribbon four inches „ J. E. Hunt, P.M. 176S broad. 'Tis not a new collar, now for the first time asked „ D. G. Imlay, 2148 From 2.0 to 4.0. for, but in defence of the old constitutional collar and „ #J. W. Jones, P.G.S., P.M. 5 jewel, denoting rank in the Craft, that Past Masters are ,, G. L. Kennaby, S.D. 1420 All communications addressed there will receive immediate now fighting. „ W. H. Kirby, Stwd. 1965 attention. Passing from Bro. " 1728 ," let me invite the attention of Lancaster, P.M. your readers, especially those who are Past Masters or „ J. 534 NOTICE—Arrang-ements have been made for the Breth ren W. S. Lee, W.M. 1768 officers of lodges, and the attention of our amiable Presi- „ to record their Votes immediately on the assembling* C. R. Lightbody, P.M. 90 dent and the members of the Board of General Purposes, „ of Grand Lodge, to enable those from a distance to H. Lovegrove, P.M. ; P. Prov. G. Supt. to what follows. „ 1949 return by early trains if necessary. Works, Middx. Rule 288 (which is virtually the same as in the old Con- „ Capt. F. H. Lyell, 5 READERS. stitutions) stands at the head of the section on regalia A. Marvin P.M. TO OTJR and clothing. „ , 1768 Friday morning, price 3d., and T HE FREEMASON is published every By its very position in the fore front of this section „ C. M. Mathew, P.M. 263 latest information relating to Freemasonry , it contains the fullest and dominates and „ C. F. Matier, P.M. 1910; P.G.W. Greece of every degree. Subscri ptions, including Postage :— governs (or should do so) the rules which „ T. W. Ockendon, P.M. 1512; P. Prov. G.D. United States, follow— Middx. United Kingdom. Canada, the Continent, India, China, Ceylon, 228 runs The following clothing and insignia shall be &c. „ H. Pritchard , W.M. 1415 the Colonies &c. Arabia, worn by the Craft ; and no brother shall be admitted into „ *F. R. Spaull, P.M. 1124 6d. 15s. 6d. 17s. 6d. the Grand Lodge, or any subordinate lodge, without his Sudlow P.M. 13s. proper clothing." „ *R. C. , 263 but Post Office Orders of Remittances may be made in Stamps, There follow 18 Rules, which describe and specify what „ J. E. Terry, J.W. 1964 the former payable to G EORGE KENNING , cheques are preferred , are the proper clothing and insi gnia to be worn by the „ C. W. A. Trollope, P.M. 1826 Chief Office , London , the latter crossed London. ]oint Stock Bank. „ E. L. Walford, S.W. 905 various officers and members of the Craft. ., C. W. C. Webb, P.M. 1397 Th ese iS Rules show as plain THE QUEEN'S JUBILEE. „ H. J. Wicks, J.W. 1269 " As way to parish church" „ S. B. Wilson, P.M. 59. Secretaries of lodges desiring to distribute the circular what is the proper clothing of a Worshi pful Master, viz., * Members of the Committee. of the Pro Grand Master amongst the members of their an apron with levels instead of rosettes, and a jewel of lodges, may obtain copies on application to the Publisher office suspended to a collar of blue libbon four inches THE ANNUAL FESTIVAL of the Freema son, who will supply them at the rate of five broad. There are in round numbers 2000 subordinate lodges of the Lodge will take place shillings per ioo. under the Grand Lodge'of England, and Rule 288 [an old AT FREEMASON' S' HALL, rule) says that " without his proper clothing, a W.M. On FRIDAY E VENING, 25th FEBRUARY, 1887, Go Correspontjents- . shall not be admitted into any of these 2000 subordinate lodges." But, Sir, what says the new rule, 308 ? Why, on which occasion Will any subscriber or reader of this Journal that if a W.M. is properly clothed, he shall not be ad- ht Hon. The EARL OP MILLTOWN, who has a chart of M asonic emblems for disposal, commu- mitted to any of these 2000 subordinate lodges, except to The Rig the one solitary lod of which he is a member! P AST SENIOR GRAND WARDEN, nicate with particulars and price, to L.S., care of the ge Editor of this paper ? These 18 rules also show quiteas plainly as in the Worship- Has kindly consented to Preside. ful Master' BOOKS. &c, RECEIVED. s case what is the proper clothing for a Past " *' Die Bauhiitte," " Masonic Review," Master, viz., an apron similar to that' of the W.M., and The Lodge will be opened at 6 o'clock p.m. precisely. " Jewish Chronicle, " Life Boat Journal," " Lancaster Daily Examiner," " Keystone," a jewel of the same figure and dimensions, with the addi- " Cadiz Masonica," " Address delivered to the Grand Chapter of tion of the 47th proposition of the First Book of Euclid ; T HE F IRST LECTURE WILL BE WORKED : Pennsylvania," " El Pentalpa," " Freemasons' Journal " (New the jewel to be worn suspended to a collar of blue ribbon ist Section by Bro. C. W. Blaxland, J.D. 09 York), '* New York Dispatch ," " Orient," " Piano, Organ, and 7 " " Citizen " " Pro. four inches wide. 2nd G. L. Kennaby, S.D. 1420 Music Trades Journal ," " Voice of Masonry, , „ „ ceedings of the Prov. Grand Chapter of R.A. F.-eemasonry of Rule 288 says, that without this proper clothing no Past W. H. Kirby, Stwd. 1965 3rd „ „ Bombay," "Sunday Times " (London), " Allen 's Indian Mail," Master shall be admitted to any of the 2000 subordinate 4th „ „ H. Pritchard , W.M. 1415 *' Masonic News," " Masonic Journal ," " Scribners' Magazine for lodges. But what says the amended 308 ? Why, that if a 5th „ „ W. S. Lee, W.M. 1768 February—Editor's Sheet," " fhe Freemason "(Sydney), "Sunday Past Master is thus properly clothed he shall not be ad- and " Cassell's 6th ,, „ A. Combes, 147 1 Times " (New York), " New Zealand Freemason ," mitted to any of the 2000 subordinate lodges, except the 7th „ „ C. W. A. Trollope, P.M. 1826 National Library." solitary one to which he subscribes. CRAFT LODGES—Union, No. 38; Royal Cumberland, The old rule 288 has stood the test of nearly a century, TICKETS UPPER including admission to the for the S , No. 41; Stability, No. 217; Lindsay, No. 1335 ; St. and has never produced a moment's inconvenience. The Lodge may be had of the Stewards or of the , 5s. each, Botolph's, No. 2020. new rule has been valid three years, and has already given Secretary, ONES Freemasons' Hall Bro. J. W. J , , Great INSTRUCTION— Eleanor, No. 1707 ; Ubique, No. 1789. rise to dissatisfaction, heart burning, and disagreement, yueen-street , W.C. ROYAL ARCH CHAPTER— Phoenix Chapter of St. Ann, and, in short, created a grievance. It is as contrary to the N.B.—The Emulation Lodge of Improvement meets at No. 1235. old rule as night to day, darkness to light, black to Freemasons ' Hall, on every Friday evening, at Seven M ARK LODGE — Royal Sussex, No. 177 : Langley. white ; and seems conceived in a narrow spirit of petty o'clock in the months of , excepting July, August and No. 28; Royal Savoy Lodge, No. 355. tyranny, utterly unworthy of our Craft and of the august September. ANCIENT AND ACCEPTED R ITE—Ancient York Chapter Board of General Purposes. It is to be hoped that the — Second-hand, but in of Redemption, No. 68. Board will see its way to modif y and repeal this irritating WANTED CORRESPONDENCE — The Imperial Institute, J. H. and vexatious rule, rather than obstinately cling to a good condition, THREE CHAIRS f or W.M., S.W. mistake, and so establish in the Craft a permanent and J.W. ,- in oak preferred ; also OBLIGATION Shayler. Lodge of Hampshire and Isle of Wight. grievance and an ever-living source of vexation and dis- PEDESTAL. State price and other particulars to Mr. A. Provincial Grand satisfaction. 288 has prevailed all through this century W HITE HORN Camden-street, North Shields. a , 13, si*!Wjw ^S4 *«sSe™f ^^ *?^^ ^ r^¥«^ I down to 1883 . Let 288 have its power, and let not the Book of Constitutions be disfi gured by two such contrary Estab.i D U E R, [I-749. and contradictory rules as 288 and 30S.—Yours fraternally, % E. T. BUDDEN. / sQ~ 146, NEW BOND ST., W., j*. y* ALSO CALLARD & CALLABD W^mmm OUATUOR CORONATI CORRESPONDENCE • . f-iVl 317 ; S. Jupp, Sec. 1140 ; Chas. and explaining the absence of Bro. H. J. Cant, who a distinctive feature of that lodge, which was the geniality Swinn, J.D. ; J. Fitton, S.W. 268 ; C Wallworth , J.W. each Lewis had as recently as the previous evening, rendered such and feeling of brotherly love that was clearly evinced 1459 ; L. J. , Sec. il6t; VV. Baldwin, P.M. 1357 ; service to the lodge at the emergency meeting, was caused amongst the members. It had afforded him special grati- F. H. Davidson, W.M. 633 ; Pearn ; and J. Crossland by domestic bereavement, in which Bro. Cant had the fication that evening to witness the installation ceremony so 1009. sincere sympath y of all the brethren. After replies from admirably performed by the first initiate of the lodge—Bro. The lodge was opened in due form, and the minutes of the the Past Masters present, the toast of " The Masonic Poore, I.P.M. He complimented the officers on their previous meeting read and confirmed, after which the Charities was ably dealt wi.th. working, and was assured that those he was coming for- Installing Master, Bro. J. H. Clark, P.M. occupied the "The Officers " followed next, Bro. Carrell expressing ward would have an excellent example to follow. chair of K.S. The W.M. elect, Bro. John Garside, was his entire confidence that those brethren would render the H. Maunder Williams, P.M. and 19S6, also re- duly presented to the Installing Master by Bro. R. R. Bro. 295 Lisenden, and forthwith inducted into the chair of K.S. lodge every service possible. Each of the officers replied, plied, and said he had simply to endorse the remarks that pled ging themselves to fulfil all that the W.M. and the had fallen from Bro. Moss. It was his good fortune to be with all due rite and ceremony, subsequently when the M.M.' lodge required of them, and the Ty ler's toast wound up a present at the consecration, and he was gratified to see the s had been re-admitted to the lodge the W.M.'s specially attractive and successful meeting. Bro. Sherwin , lodge progressing in such a favourable manner. He con- Installation was proclaimed to them, and he was saluted in as usual contributed largely to this result by his piano gratulated Bro. Day on reaching the chair, and heartily the usual manner. The officers were invested by Bro. Jas. playing and songs, and many of the members gave songs, wished him a prosperous year of office. Dawson, P.M., as follows : Bros. W. B. Akerman, S.W. ; Gerrard King a fine reading of " Trades and J. Robinson, J.W.; E. Wormleighton, Sec ; W. J. and Bro. J. Bros. R. T. Bowman, W.M. elect 134 ; C. Lee, I.G. Callings ; or, Luck's All." Cunliffe, P.M., P.S.G.W., Treas. (by proxy); E. C 1624 ; and others also responded. Chesworth , S.D. j V. M. Vultchoff , t.D.j Charles "The I.P.M. and Installing Master " was next given by Daber, l.G. ; J. Bladon, P.M., P.P.G.D.C, D.C ; W. BRIXTON LODGE (No. 1949).—The installa- Bro. Day, W.M., who said that so much had been said, and Rennie, S.S. ; S. Siaton, J.S. ; J. Sly, Tyler. The meeting of this lodge took place at the Brixton Hall truly, about Bro. Poore, that there was really nothing left addresses to the W.M.'s and brethren were delivered by tion ing on Saturday, the 5th _ inst. There was a good attendance for him to add. He was sure it must have been gratif y Bro. R.R. Lisenden, I.P.M., to the Wardens by Bro. J. of members and visitors, the chair being taken by Bro, to the visitors, and especially to the members, to witness Dawson, P.M. A very elegant P.M.'s jewel made of 18 Richard Poore, W.M., who was was supported by Bros. his admirable working in the lodge that evening. He hoped carat gold was presented to Bro. R. K. Lisenden by the W. Day, S.W., W.M. elect; C. J. Axford, P.P.G.D.C. he should have the help and goodwill of the I.P.M. during newly installed W.M. in behalf of thelodge for his services Middx., J.W. ; W. Kirkland, Treasurer; H. Lovegrove, his year of office, and that at the end of that period he during the past year. Bro. Lisenden returned thanks for P.M., P.P.G.S. of W. Middx., Secretary ; E. Newby, should l eave the chair in as creditable, a manner as Bro. the present (the jewel was manufactured by Bro. George S.D.; A. E. Albert, J.D.; R. Evens, I.G.; A. Jones, Poore had done. Kenning). The balance sheet was hig hly satisfactory, was D.C; H. B. Marshall, P.G. Treas., P.M.; W. E. Bro. Richard Poore, I.P.M., responded, and thanked the reported upon by the Auditors and adopted. Heaity and Farrington, P.M.; H. Baldwin, P.P.G. Std. Br. Middx., W.M. most sincerely for the kind manner in which he had cordial votes of thanks were accorded the Auditors and P.M.; J. D. Sprague, Stwd.; J. Read, Prov. G. Org. proposed the toast, and the brethren for their reception of Treasurer for their services. The I.P.M., Bro. Lisenden, Middx., Org. ; H. Durham , T. Poore, P.M. ; J. Bott, it. It was most gratifying to hear one and all express their proposed a hearty vote of thanks 10 Bro. Edward Smith As far as he could he j . White, J. J. Newland, W. Loney, J. Hicks, G. S. satisfaction at what he bad done. for his two years services as Secretary. Various other Daunton , R. Bott, and others. The visitors included would assist the W.M. in the duties of his office whilst he lodge matters were discussed ar.d settled, and after Bros. G. H. Phillips, P.M. 1986 ; W. H. Chalfont, P.M. occupied that onerous position. " Hearty good wishes " had been expressed by the visitors 1425 ; W. H. Burgess, S.D. 2048 } A. H. Scurrah, D.C. " The Past Masters " was proposed by the Worshipful the lodge was closed in peace and harmony. 2048 } E. W. Ellis, 1314} G. Moss, P.M. 1201; C. A. Master, who said he wished to include with that toast "The The brethren afterwards celebrated the Festival of St. Grammer, P.M. 27} C. Lee, I.G. 1624 } H. Vernon , Treasurer and Secretary." The brethren present were John with a capital banquet. The usual loyal and Masonic ioi} H. Maunder Williams, P.M. 295 and 1986 ; R. T. aware of the love of Masonry that distinguished their Past toasts were honoured. Bowman, W.M.elect 134 ; and W. W. Lee, 1897. Masters, and would join him in wishing that the Past "The Health of the W.M." was proposed in eulogistic The lodge having been opened in due form, and the Masters would continue to take the same.interest in the terms by Bro. J. H. Clark, P.M., and heartily drank by the minutes of the last meeting read and confirmed, the W.M. lodge as they had done in the past. brethren. passed Bro. R. Bott to the Degree of F.C. in an impressive Rro. H. Lovegrove, P.M., Sec, responded, and said, as Bro. Eckersley sang " Here's to his health ." The manner. The report of the Audit Committee was received regarded himself ,' he hoped he should for many years to W.M. having returned thanks, Bro. John Smethurst, P.M., and adopted, showing the finances of the lodge to be in a come do his best for the lodge. He hoped that those who proposed " l'he Health of the I.P.M." which was well satisfactory condition. Bro. W. Day was then presented were qualified to attend Grand Lodge would be there in received, and Bro. Lisenden subsequently returned thanks as W.M. elect , and duly installed into the chair as W.M. good time at the next meeting to vote for Bro. Godson for for the compliment. Bro. William iNicholl , P.M. in an ex- for the ensuing year by the I.P.M., Bro. R. Poore. Bro. the office of Grand Treasurer. It would no doubt be an haustive speech proposed " The Masonic Charities," and Day, W.M., invested his officers as follows ? Bros. C. j. important meeting, for the Pro G.M. would probably say Bro.J. L. Hine, P.M., P.P.S.G.W. responded with his . Axiord, P.P.G.D.C. Middx., S.W.;' A. E. Albert, S.D.; something about the Jubilee Festival . The next matter to customary force and ability. R. Evens, J.D. ; W. Kirkland , Treasurer; H. Love- which he wished to refer was the Festival of _ the Emulation Other toasts were honoured, including " The Installing grove, P.P.G.S.of W. Middx., Secretary ; A. Jones, I.G. ; Lodge of Improvement, which took place in about a fort- Master, Bro. J. H. Clark," "The Visiting Brethren," J. D. Sprague, D.C. ; J. Read, Prov. G. Org. Middx., night, and at which he would act as Steward . Bro. the Earl and " The Newly Invested Officers ." A very enjoyable Org. ; W. R. Palmer and J. Mills, Stwds.; and R. of Miltown would preside, and if the brethren wished to though short evening being spent. The intervals between Potter, Tyler. Bro. E. Newby being unavoidably absent, witness some excellent wotking they should not fail to the toasts were enlivened with songs from Bios. Worm- his investiture as J.D. was postponed. The usual addresses attend. He was much gratified to see Bro. Day occupy the leighton , Jupp, Lisenden , and others, whilst Bro. Charles were then delivered by the Installing Master, Bro. R. Poore, chair, as he was the means of introducing that brother into Daber rendered most valuable assistance at the piano. I.P.M., in a very skilful and praiseworthy manner. Bro. the lodge. He hoped the visitors present were satisfied At the next meeting, Bro. John Garside, W.M., pre- Day, W.M., then rose and said he had a very pleasing with what they had seen, and assured them that if there sided, supported by his officers and several members and duty to perform , which was to present the I.P.M. with a had been shortcomings, it was not the fault of the principal visitors. When the lodge had been duly opened and the jewel (manufactured by Bro. George Kenning, London,) officers or of himself , as Secretary . minutes of the previous meeting read and confirmed , the and Past Master's collar as a mark of the apprecia- Bros. Kirland , Treas., and Baldwin, P.M., also returned ballot was taken for Messrs. George Jackson and William tion of the brethren of his valuable services in the chair thanks. Garside (brother to the W.M.), and being pronounced during the past year. The brethren present were fully " The Officers " having been duly given, and ably re- favourable, they retired. The W.M. initiated his brother aware of the praiseworthy and efficient manner in which sponded to by Bro. Axford, S.W,, the Tyler's toast closed into the mysteries and privileges of Fremasonry. He also Bro. Richard Poore had canied out the onerous duties of the proceedings. delivered the N.E. corner stone address, and presented and VV.M., and he had set him (Bro. Day)an excellent example. During the evening the enjoyment of brethren was con- explained the working tools. 1 he brethren then adjourned He could try to lollow in Bro. Poore's footsteps, but could siderably enhanced by music and recitations, given under to tea, and on resuming labour, the lodge was opened in not hope to perform the work as successfully as that the direction of Bro. John Read, Organist, who was the Secnnd Degree, and Bro. Richaid barefoot, after being Brother had done. He hoped the LP.M. would render him assisted by Bros. C. Lee, Baldwin, T. jPoore, and W. interrogated as to his proficiency, and satisfactorily rep ly- that assistance which the Past Masters of that lodge were W. Lee. ing withdrew. He was subsequently raised to the Sublime in the habit of rendering when occasion required; and also Degree of a M.M. by Bro. James Dawson, P.M., who also trusted that Bro. Poore would be spared for many years recited the traditional history and explained the tracing to wear WINCHESTER.—Lodge of Economy (No. board. the jewel and collar in their lodge. Bro. Richard installation of the W.M. elect of this lod Poore, I.P.M., tendered his 76).—The ge There being no further business, the lodge was lowered sincere thanks for that mark (Bro. T. Stopher, P.P.G.S. of Works) took place on pf the appreciation of the members, and also the W.M. and eventually closed. for the very Wednesday, the 26th ult., at the Masonic Hall, in the kind terms in which he had alluded to him in of a full lodge and a Board of twenty-four In- making the presentation. presence NEWTON—Lodge of Fortitude (No. 461). Whilst he remained a member stalled Masters. The ancient ceremony was excellently of thei r lodge he would do the utmost in his power to further —The installation of Bro. John Burkinshaw as Master of •ts best rendered by Bro. W. Stopher, the outgoing Master. The ge for tbe ensuing twelve months took place at the interests. Bro. Axford, S.W., intimated to the Board of Installed Masters included the following:—Bros. the lod brethren that he intended to serve as Steward at the next Masonic Rooms, Commercial Hotel, on Wednesday, the festival of the R.M.L J. E. Le Feuvre, D.P.G.M.; E. Goble, P.G. Sec ; H. 26th ult., when there were present Bros. A. Hod kinson, for Girls, and asked for their sub- Lashmore, P.G.D.C ; W. Pigeon, 1869, P.G. Org. ; J. g stantial support on behalf of that excellent Institution. A 394, W.M. ; Burkinshaw, S.W. ; Charles Brooke, J.W. ; J. Brickwood , 1834, P.G.D. ; J. P. Burchett, 1883, P.G. thanks was unanimously passed to Bro. Poore, P.G.S. Dibley, S.D. ; Cottam, J.D. ; G. Stafford , l.G. ; Hud- l.I P.M.,PIU A.P.; T. P. Payne, 130, P.P.G.R.; J. Gibson, 694, son l and ordered to be recorded on the minutes, ex- Harris , P.P.G.S. , yler; Councillor H. Booth, P.M., Treas.; W. pressive of the appreciation Br.; J. Dew, 694, P.P.G.R. ; J. , 76 Barker, P.M., Sec ; Harding. P.M.; R. C Barker, of the brethren at the excellent W.; Gamon, 76, P.P.J.G.W.; W. H. Jacob, 76, manner in which he had performed the ceremony of installa- , P.M.,- Councillor Chatterton, P.M. ; Haughton, P.M.; tion on P.P.G. Stwd.; J. Marks, P.M. 76; E. W. Lees, W.M that occasion. Bro. Poore, I.P.M., having thanked P.M. H Shenton, P.M, The visitors included Bro. Booth, P.G. the members for that 130; Powell, P.M. 2153 ; J. W. Foster, 1776; D.C. Province of Cheshire ; Barker P.P.G. Treas. further mark of their favour, and all "Loader, P.M. ; H. Burbage, W.M. 319; W , John , Masonic business having E. 487 East Lancashire ; Mark Stafford, P.M. 61; Sowter, been transacted, the lodge was Stopher, P.M. 76; F. King, P.M. 1883 ; G. Ward, W.M 3 closed w due form, and the brethren adjourned to the Blair Lodge; J. W. Turner, 467 ; Ballam, 87; Ashton, banquet room. 1883 ; P. C. Timbrell, W.M. 2016; R. Bell, W.M. 146 1 been duly inducted into the chair the W.M Endeavour Lodge; Jonathan Baily, J.W. Industry The usual loyal Having Lodge; Morris Mellor Lodge; and others. The lodge and Masonic toasts were subsequently invested his officers as under :—W . Stopher, I.P.M.; A , honoured in the customary hearty manner. was opened by the W.M,, and after the usual preliminaries Gover, S.W. ; L. J. Carter, J.W. ; W. H. Jacob, P.M., . "Jhe Hta th of the Worshipful Master " was proposed Harris P.M., and Bro. W. Parker presented, in ancien t form, the VV.M. Dy Treas. ; W. Gamon, P.M., Sec. ; J. , J. Bro. , bro. k. Poore. I.P.M.. who remarked that that tn^t P.M., D. of C. E. Sharland, S.D. ; W. S. elect to the Installing Master, J. A. Hodgkinson ; the Marks, 's; latter, who is well known as a skilful and efficient worker ife" " varlab'y received with enthusiasm in that lodge, J.D.; H. Searle Org.; Pickstock, I.G. ; B. aHno the Brockley, , J. of the Craft ritual, subsequently inducted him into the chair present occasion would be no exception to that Colson, W. Matthews, Stwds. ; and W. Sims, Tyler.— ei ' with that completeness and care which left nothing to be * ait A u ' W,M* had » unfortunately, not been able to Than ks were voted to the D.P.G. Master and the officers for mcet'ne's as frequently as he would have wished ged. A sum of desired. The usual salutations according to ancient rite hi tu 1 , attending, which Bro. Le Feuvre acknowled been gone throug the W.M. appointed his \- knew that la the future Bro. Day intended to devote ten guineas was voted to the list of Bro. W. H. Jacob, having h, hi,*s time officers , and they were invested by Bro. Wm. Barker, P.M., and energy to satisfactorily carry out the work. Stwd., for the Aged und Decayed Fund. The usual combmed with his kind and genial ways, would no theR.W. Prov.G.M. (Bro. Beach, M.P.), as follows: Bros. Charles Brooke, S.W.; E. Dibley, doi"uot vi banquetfollowed, Councillor Booth ensure him a happy and prosperous year of office , arriving in time to be present. J.W. ; , P.M., Treas. ; William Barker, Investing Officer and Sec ; by Bro. James Morris, P.M. Bro. Denton also responded, and was sure that if Earl J.W.j J. H, Lawson, P.M., Treas.j J. Hall, Sec ; R Bros. Cottam, S.D.; John Robinson , J.D.; Sharpies, I.G. ; Amherst or Bro. Eastes had been present they would Lane, S.D. j T. W. Varley, j.D.j E. C. Milligan, P.M ' Hodson , Tyler; T. Perrin , and James Oldham , Stwds. A have been delighted bjth with the lodge and the working D.C.j W. H. Scotter, Org.,- J. E. Sutton, I.G. j p' splendid banquet was afterwards served by Bro. Josh. Robin- of their W.M. Rowland , Stwd.j and j. Perkins, Tyler. The addresses Bro. Hayes then proposed the toastof " The VV.M." He to the W.M., son, which did very great credit to him. Th^ usual loyal and Wardens, and brethren were delivered in 5 Masonic toasts were proposed and responded to. The in- said they had seen how well the ceremonies had been masterly and impressive style. At the conclusion of the tervals between the toasts were enlivened with some capital worked by the W.M. that evening, and knew how well and ceremony a vote of thanks was unanimously accorded to glees and songs from Bros. Stafford , Booth , and Ballam. worthil y he filled the chair on all occasions. He trusted Bro. Goodacre for his valuable services. Notices ot motion Bro. J. W. Turner presided at the piano, and a most they would always be as well represented as they had been were given to vote the sum of twenty guineas to the enjoyable evening was spent. We may also mention that during Bro. Palmer's two terms of office, for he knew of Benevolent Institution, and ten guineas to the Masonic this year the lodge attains its centenary, having been con- no one more amiable in manner or able in his work. He Institution for Boys. Two gentlemen were proposed for secrated at Chorley, in Lancashire, on March 1st, 17 S7. asked them to continue their cheerful assistance, for that initiation at the next meeting. VVe heard during the evening chat the event is to be cele- and their presence gave a gusto to the Master's woik that Among the other brethen present were Bros. J. Taylor brated in a manner worthy of such an occasion during the made it exeedingly pleasant for him. He was pleased to P.M.j W. Boughen, P.M.; C. Wilkinson, P.M.; p' year. see so many present, and would ask them to drink the toast Le Gros, P.M.; J. Gladwin, P.M. ; W. F. Mill, P.M • with all the cordiality it deserved. G. W. Mugliston, P.M. ; W. Brierley, W. F. Frost, w! CHACEWATER.—Boscawen Lod Bro. Palmer (who is exceeding ly popular, and deservedly C. Cheene, and T. Blades. The visitors were Bros. H ge (No. 699). said in response, that he cordially thanked them for Smith ¦ —On Monday , the 24th ult., the brethren of this lod ge so), , , D.P.G.M. West Yorks j F. Binckes, P.G.S their very kind and gracious reception of the toast, so elo- Terry, P.P.S.G.W. Herts j celebrated the festival of St. John. The lodge was opened, James J. Chadwick, P.G.S. quently proposed by Bro. Hayes. Whether he deserved East Lane. ; VV. Goodacre, P.G.S. West Lane ; H. L and a large number of brethren assembled to assist at the the encomiums passed upon him he could not say ; but ' installation of the W.M. elect, Bro. Chas. Kent. Amongst , at Rocca, P.P.J.G.D. ; W. H. Hopkins, P.P.G.D.C; ] . any rate, they were very gratify ing, and urged him to do Whitehead , P.F.U.U.C; J. B. boycott, P.G.R.; those at the lodge were Bros. W. Hall , I.P.M., acting Some years ago he J.H W.M.; C. Kent, S.W. ; N. Pascoe ; Niness his best for them and the lod^e. did Urme, P.G.S.B. ; W. Cartwright, P.M. 633 ; G. Lornmer! , J.W. J. , not take the interest in Masonry that he did now ; but it I* P.P.G.R., P.M., Treas. ; C. Rapson, P.P.A.G.D C P.M. 16SS ; . E. Jones, P.M. 1952; J. T. Wright , came to him when he took office, and had gone on increas- P.M. 6 ;_G. R. Beady, P.M. P.M., Sec ; W. E. Grose, S.D. ; J. R. Marti n, I.G. j 54 322 ; J. C Hyde, P. M! T. H. Borlase, Stwd. ; H. Searle ing ever since, and he could assure them that he took a very 1952; J. Heathcote, W.M. 1952; J. D. Simpson, S.D. , P.M.; W. A. Bennett, welfare of the Pattison Lodge P.M.; Paull, P.P.S.G.D., P.M.; Estlick P.M. ; great interest in the , and his 1952; A. W. Rangeley, S.VV . 654 ; J. Harrison, I.G. J. J. , desire was to carry out the duties of the chair to their satis- 6j J. Holman , P.M.; VV. Bray, P.M. ; A. Moyle, P.M.; 59 J. Lingard, 1952 j and J. Smeaton, 1507. J. faction and to the prestige of the lod ge. The brethren adjourned to the VV. Lean, Tyler; J. Bray, Asst. Tyler; J. Estlick , C Old Hall, where a Manuell, H. Craze, and VV. Pollard. Visitors : Bros. Bros. Lloyd and Mason responded for " The Past recherche banquet was provided by Bro. J. H. Lawson. Masters." The usual toasts were dul W. E. Lukies, J.W. 131 ; T. Borlase Davey, 331; R. y honoured, and a pleasant and Bros. Taylor and Bidgood acknowledged the toast of happy evening was enjoyed Rowe, 1544 J F. J. Lee, 1544; VV. Vial, 1544 ; J. Lovell, by the brethren present. P.P.G.O., P.M. 121 ; J. Bird , 121; I. S. Dunn , 121 ; T. " The Visitors." To the toast of " The Officers," Bros. Keeble and Lloyd, Turner, W.M. 1006 ; J. Hendra, J.W. 1006 ; I. Kins- HAMPTON.—Hemming Lodge (No. 1512).— man , J.D. 1006 ; Theo. Michell , P.P.G.D.C, P.M. 1006 jun., replied. The installation meeting ot this lodge was held on the 20th ; A special toast was given to welcome Bro. Jolly back to T. R. Mills, P.M. 1006 ; W. Ellis, P.M. 919; and J. ult., when there were present, among others, Bros. W Bawden, 318. The installation was most abl y conducted the lodge after his accident, some three months ago. It Spearing, W.M. j H. Wheatley, S.W.j Eales, J.W. ; and Bro. l by Bro.J. Estlick, P.M., assisted by Bros. J. Niness, P.M.; was received with great warmth, Jolly leeling y J.C Jessett, P.P.G.S.B. Middlesex, P.M., I reas. ; T. W. A. Bennett, P.M. ; W. Hall, P.M.; and H. Searle, returned thanks. C. Wails, P.P.G.S.B. Middlesex, P.M., Sec ; Ransford. P.M; and a large Board of Installed Masters. The follow- The singing of Bros. Lloyd, Clarke, Clifton, Batchelor, S.D.j Daais, J.D.j Clark, l.G. ; Scholding, A.D.C. ; ing were appointed and invested as officers for the ensuing Ledger, Murphy, and Shaw was much admired, and the Culverwell, A.W.S. ; W. Fisher, P.M. ; Gilbert, Tyler; year : Bros. J. Retalhck, I.P.M. ; N. Pascoe, S.W. ; playing of Haydn 's " Toy Symphony " by Bros. Tyler, and others. Among the visitors were Bros. J. Wilson. W. E. Grose, J.VV.; Rev. G. L. Church, Chap. ; Lawson, Bidgood, Ledger, Clifton , Collins, Mills, and Dr. P.P.J.G.W. Berks and Bucks; J. A. Harvey, P.M. 13,4; J. Bryceson was a real musical t reat. Niness, P.M., Treas. ; C. Rapson, P.M., Sec ; W. A. Burgess, P.M. 1604 ; Edgell, 889 ; Thorn, ; Bowers, The Tyler's toast concluded the proceedings. 957 Bennett, P.M., S.D. ; T. H. Borlase, J.D.; C Manuell, 1638 ; W. Peat, Sec. 1656 ; Lundy, 1733 j Rose, 1793 ; I.G. ; J. A. Moyle, P.M., Org.; T. Woolcock, D.C ; Davis, 1981 ; and others. J. Hocking and W. Pollard, Stwds. ; W. Lean, Tyler; SOUTHEND-ON-SEA.—Priory Lodge (No. 1 he minutes of the previous meeting were read and con- and J. Bray, Assist. Tyler. Bro. W. A. Bennett was elected 1000).—A meeting of this lod ge was held on Thursday, the firmed, and the ballot having been taken for Mr. T. D. Steward of the Charity Masonic Association and Benevo- 3rd inst., at Middleton Hotel. Present : Bros. J. F.Harring- Meacock, he was impressively initiated by the W.M. Bros. lent Fund. ton , P.P.G.P., P.M. 160, W.M.; C Floyd, P.P.A.G.P., L. Myers, Wheatley, Scott, and Gale were then passed. At the conclusion of the lod ge business the brethren ad- P.M. 1817, S.W. ; Rev. H. J. Hatch, P.P.G.C, P.M. Two of the by-laws having been amended, Bro. Wheatley journed to the banqueting room, where an admirable dinner 160, J.W. ; F. Wood, P.P.S.G.W., P.M., Treas. , A. was ably installed into the chair of K.S. by the W.M., was supplied by Bro. J. Hocking, of the Britannia Hotel. Lucking, G.P., P.M., Sec ; W. D. Merritt, P.P.A.G. assisted by Bros. Jessett, as S.W. j Wilson, as J.W. ; In addition to those who were present at the lod ge there D.C, P.M., S.D.; W. E. Bridgland , P.M. 933, J.D. ; Walls, as D.C; and Proctor, as I.G. The officers ap- were Bros. E. T. Carlyon, P.P.G. Sec, P.M. 331; J. T. F. Barrett, P.P.G.R., P.M., D.C. ; R. G. Dempster, pointed and invested were as follows : Bros. Eales, S.W.; Tonkin , W.M. 131; J. Harris, J.D. 131; N. B. Bullen , I.G.j T. Hood, Org. ; A. Vanderwood , Stwd.; A. W. Ransford, J. VV. ; Jessett, I reas. ; Walls, Sec ; Davis, P.P.G.O., P.M. 131: T. C. Mack, P.M. 131 ; G. M. Martin, Tyler; G. F. Jones, P.P.S.G.W., P.M.; G. S.D. ; E. Clarke, J.D. ; Scholding, I.G. ; W. Fisher, Downing, P.M. 131; and J. Julian , W.M. 331. The Berry, P.M. ; C J. Dobson, E. F. Wood, Rev. C. P.M., D. ofC; H. Jones, P.M., W.S. j Culverwell , W.M., Bro. C. Kent, presided, and the usual loyal and Marriott, Prov. G.C, VV. Tyler, C. W. Cooke, A. G. A. W.S. j Bushell, A. W.S. j and Gilbert, Tyler. A Masonic toasts were honoured. Renninson , Rev. T. W. Herbert, P.P.G. Chap., and H. circular from the Pro Grand Master having been read, During the evening some capital songs and glees were Cogill. Visitors : Bros. J. Woodman , 813 ; and F. it was resolved unanimously—" That the members of this given by Bros. N. B. Bullen, T. C. Mack, J. Tonkin, J. Partridge, 160. lodge are of opinion that the suggestions made by the Harris, W. E. Lukies, R. Rowe, J. Lovell, J. A. Moyle, J. The minutes of the last lodge having been read and con- Pro Grand Master, Bro. the Earl ot Carnarvon, as to the Niness, VV. Hall, C. Kent, Theo. Michell, and T. R. firmed , Messrs. James Heath, C. W. Barnard, and F. J. Masonic celebration of her Majesty's Jubilee are admir- Mills, and Bro. S. Kinsman contributed three or four fine Cumine were initiated. Bros. Rev. J. W. Herbert and H. able, and that they will to the best of their ability support recitations. Cogill were elected as joining members. It was agreed them." Two names for initiation and joining having been that the lodge should open a banking account. Bro. the handed in, apologies for non-actendance were read from the Rev. T. W. Herbert was invested with the PLUMSTEAD.—Pattison Lodge (No. 913). collar ot Deputy Provincial Grand Master, the Provincial Grand —The regular monthly meeting of the above powerful Chaplain. The circular of the M.W. Pro Grand Master Secretary, and Bro. H. Jones, P.M. A Past Master's lodge took place on the 3rd inst., at the High School for was considered and a resolution agreed to. jewel (manufactured by Bro. George Kenning,) having been Boys, Brookhill-road. There were present : Bras. E. Pal- The lodge was then closed, and the brethren adjourned presented to Bro. W. Spearing, and a vote of thanks mer, I.P.M., in the chair, supported by the following Past to refreshment. given him for his services as Installing Officer, the lodge Masters, officers , and brethren : C Coupland , P.M., was closed, and the members adjourned to the banquet. P.P.J.G.W. Kent, Treas. ; A. Penfold . P.M., P.S.G.D. DEVONPORT.—Lodge Elms (No. 1212).— The usual toasts followed, and the proceedings, which Kent, D.C. j E. Denton , P.M., P.P.J.G.D. Kent, Sec; The annual banquet of this lodge was held at Bro. were throughout most successful, terminated at midnight. T. D. Hayes, P.M.; W. B. Lloy d, P.M. ; H. Mason, Bosworthick's, Madboroug h-street, on the 26th ult. The P.M. ; W. Reeves, P.M. ; C H. Lawson, S.W.; W. D. W.M., Bro. A. J. Watts, presided, and was supported by BARNSLEY.—Friendly Lodge (No. 1513).— Keeble, J.W.; W. G. Lloyd, S.D.; W. Busbridge, the S.W., Bro. E. T. Cox; the J.W., Bro. W. Wiggin j The installation meeting of this lodge, which was the J.D.j W. Sanders, A.D.C ; W. Campbell-Taylor, and the Past Masters of the lodge—Bros. F. Hooper, second regular meeting, held in the New Masonic Hall, on acting I.G. j W. J. Larder, Tyler; F. Tyler, P.P.G.D.C, P.M. ; W. Fowler, P.M.; W. Austin, P.M.; Thursday, the 3rd inst., was honoured with the presence of Org.; E. Morris, Scantlebury, Capon, J. Murp hy, W. Jenkins, P.M. ; W. Bickle, P.M. and Sec ; T. the R.W. Prov. Grand Master, the Prov. S.G.W., and Burchell , Barry, P.M., P.P.G.P. Dorset; Collins, Lock, Jackson , P.M. ; R. H. Burt, P.M.; E. Murch, P.M. the Prov. Grand Secretary j also several other provincial Farrier, Newton, A. W. Jackson, G. Frost, J. Taylor, 202, P.P.G.O. ; and J. Bray, P.M. Among the visitors officers , the assembly numbering nearly 60 brethren. Lewis, W. Ledger, Clarke, Frankling, Dr. Bryceson, and brethren present were Bros. Richard Pengelly, P.M. The minutes ot the last regular meeting having been H. Steward , and C. Jolly, W.M. 147 2, all of the lodge; 70, P.P.G.A.D.C. ; E. Aitken Davies, P.M. 1099, P.P.G. read and confirmed , Bro. E. Massie, the W.M. elect, was W. Dodderell , S.W. 615; G. Tay lor 700; J. Macgregor Supt. of Wks.; E. Poor, P.M. 1136, P.P.S.G.D. Corn- presented and installed as W.M. for the ensuing year, the (Wellington); and W. Bidgood, 700. wall; J. Brooking, P.M. 1071, P.P.G.S. Wks. Cornwall ; Installing Master, Bro. W. Ridgard Massie, P.M. (brother The work before the lodge consisted of the passing of R. Bird, P.M. 1550 ; J. Jolliffe, P.M. 954 ; J. Osborn , tc the W.M.), discharging his duty with remarkable ability Bros. Murp hy and Burchell , and the raising of Bros. P. P.M. 984 ; C. Watson, P.M. 954; J. Crosley, P.M. and accuracy . The W.M. then appointed and invested his Clarke and W. Batchelor, which work was admirabl y done 954 ; R. Pike, P.M. 230 ; J. fox, P.M. 202 ; VV. officers for the ensuing year—Bros. John Sutton, LP.M.; by the W.M. and his officers . The Pattison is a musical layler, P.M. 202 ; J. Gidley, P.M. 2025 ; W. Cassell, A. W. Gralion, S.W.; C W. Fincken, J.W.; B. Gaunt, P.M. 1136; Rusholm , P.M. 6; lodge, and the choir, under Bro . Tyler, sang the occasional J. 113 John Leonards, Treas.; W. H. Tallents, Sec ; W. Senior, S.D. ; J. music in both ceremonies, and also at the opening and S.W. 202 ; R. Carter, J.W. 202; I. Shears, 202 ; J. T. Cheatter, J.D. ; C F. Seward, D.C ; H. Fountai n Alling ham , closing of the lodge, thereby increasing the impressiveness , 1967 ; H. Bassett, S.D.j A. Spear, J.VV. ; Org. ; W. J. Frankland , I.G. ; Ben. Smith, J. S. Ingall, of the ritual in a remarkable degree. The consideration W. Sweet, I.G. j J. D. Young, D.C.j T. Gay, Org. j and J. H. Smith, Stwds. The proceedings on this occasion of the Pro Grand Master's circular, anent the Queen 's J. Berry and W. Ferguson, Stwds. j and others. were rendered specially interesting by the presentation to Jubilee, came under notice, and received the most cordial The banquet was held in the new dining hall, which is the lodge of a very handsome silver loving cup, from the and unanimous support. The lodge was then closed, and very commodious and very prettily decorated. The wives of the brethren , which is most handsomely engraved the brethren partook of refreshments, and on re-assembling viands, &c, were of excellent quality, and well served. with Masonic devices, and bearing the inscription : " Pre- round the social board toasted " The Oueen," "H.R.H. The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and sented to the Lodge Friendly by the wives of the brethren." the Grand Master," and "The Heads of the Craft, Grand responded to. The R.W. Prov. G.M., Bro. T. W. Tew, delivered a most and Provincial ," with great enthusiasm. During the evening several songs were rendered by Bros. instructive address to the brethren on current Masonic ln giving the toast of " Earl Amherst, P.G. Master of Jenkin, Watts, Cox, Herbert, R. Bassett, Bosworthick , topics. Kent," also that of "Bro. Eastes, D.P.G. Master," and B. Richards. A solo on the violin by Bro. R. J. The lodge was then closed in due form, and the brethren the W.M. spoke earnestly of their love for and hard Bassett, and a recitation by Bro. Nancollis were and visitors adjourned to the banqueting room, where a work in the cause of Masonry. He coupled the latter appreciated. sumptuous repast was served up in most excellent sty le, toast with the name of Bro. Coupland, in the tempora ry A handsome Past Master's jewel was presented by the fhe W.M., Bro. J. Massie, presided, and was supported absence of Bro. Penfold , P.S.G.D. members of the lodge to Bro. W. Fowler, P.M., which by the R.W.P.G.M., Bros. T. W. Embleton , P.S.G.W., Bro. Coupland said their Prov. Grand Master, and Bro. bore the following inscri ption : " Presented to the VV. P.M. 1513 ; H. Green, Prov. G. Sec. ; Slack, P.P.G.D. Bro. W. Fowler, P.M. of Lod Eastes especially, deserved their thanks and the thanks of ge Elms, No. 1212, on his of C, P.M. 904 ; Newton, P.P.G.D.C, P.M. 1513 ; every lodge in the province, and not only deserved them, resignation as Treasurer, which he held for thirteen J. H. Gration, P.P.G. Treas., P.M. 1513 ; W. E. Ellisdon, but had them. The winter was now nearly over, and he years. January 26, 1SS7." The presentation was made P.M. 306 ; I. E. Rigby, I.P.M. 287 ; W. Dickie VV.M. in feeling , looked forward with a great deal of pleasure to their next and appropriate terms by Bro. F. Hooper, P.M., 904 ; T. Guest, P.M. 204 ; J. Smith, P.M. 204 ; H. T. Provincial Charity meeting, when he trusted to have the P.P.G.D.C. The jewel was manufactured by Bro. George ¦ vVri ght, P.M. 1022; E. Billing ton, P.M. 1462; F. Frood, pleasure of seeing and hearing his lordship and Bro. Eastes Kenning, London. P.M. 242 j G. Stones, P.M. 1462 j and others. in their official capacity, and afterwards to spend a happy BUXTON.—Phcenix Lodge of St. Ann's (No. The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given, and a evening with them and the rest of the P.G. Officers and 1235). —The annual installation meeting and festival of St. very pleasant evening was spent. After the banquet the others. The time was also approaching when the lodges John 's was held at the Court House, on Thursday, the 3rd loving cup was passed round, being first offered to the would begin to select a good brother or brethren for recom- inst. The lodge was opened by the W.M., Bro. J. E, R,W. Prov. Grand Master by the W.M. mendation to P.G. Lod ge for the purple. He was exceed- Harrison , assisted by his officers , after which the chair was This large gathering tully tested the capabilities of the ingly proud to think Bro. Penfold had been honoured with occupied by Bro. W. Goodacre, P.G.S. West Lanes., the New Masonic Hall, which was fcund fully equal to the it, for he richly deserved it. It was a difficult thing to Installing Master. Bro. George B. Smedley, W.M. elect, occasion, and it was a source of considerable satisfaction decide ; but only those brethren who had done good service was then duly installed into the chair of K.S. according tc to the brethren of the lodge to hear from the visitors so to Masonry could expect it; but whoever got it they always ancient custom. After the Board of Installed Masters was many expressions of gratification with the elegance ot the acquiesced in the wisdom and choice of the P.G.M. and closed, the following brethren were invested as officers for lodge room and the general convenience and comfort of the D.P.G.M. the ensuing year : Bros. R. H. Lomas, S.W. j T. Cooper, building. —Chine Lodge (So. .—At great credit on Bro. Greenham and the Chine Lodge, and LIVERPOOL-—Dramatic Lodge (No. 1609) . SHANKLIN. 1884) the regular meeting of this lodge, held at the Masonic had been of considerable benefit to Masonry in general. usual monthly meeting of the members of this The Hall, on Thursday, the 27th ult., the VV.M., Bro. Alfred Bro. McQueen proposed " The R. VV. Prov. G. M. rXre was held on Tuesday, the 25th ultimo, at the a large attend- Greenham , was re-installed for the ensuing year. Among of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, Bro. W. W. B. .* fonir Hall, Hope-street, when there was e filled by Bro. Sanderson, W.M., those present were Bros. Alfred Greenham , W.M.; John Beech , M.P., the V.W. the D.P.G.M. ,- Bro. J. E. Le e The chair was of England; and the rest of the anC and members present were Bros. J. S. Bailey, I.P.M. ; Wm. Judd , S.W. ; F. Rayner, J.W. ; Feuvre, J.G.D. i ilip officers Prov. Grand Officevs , Present and Past." The speaker £ .„„.] ] I. M. Boyd, W. W. Sandbrook, R. Burgess, Thomas Cooper, P.M., Treas.; Lewis Colenutt, Sec ; , H. Round , B. Mackenzie, Jos. W. Deeks, D.C; J. W. Cantlow, I.G. j W. J. Mew, alluded to the excellent way in which the work of Pro- ?» Kavae-e, T. Cantor J. and S. Duncan , H. Light, A. E. Work- Tyler ; Francis Newman, P.M., P.P.S.G.W. ; R. W. vincial Grand Lodge was carried out by Bro. Beach , Rnebergf Thomas J. said it behoved the members of the province to make a Mein, W. H. Ball, G. H. John Dwight, Edward Greenham , G. H. Matthews, J. B. Middleton , W. Thomp- a A H. McQueen, W.M. u ; R. Young, Frank special effort to support their P.G.M. in the office he had r\Uam W. C. Fane, Arthur Donkin, J. Jacobs, Joseph son, John yard Ling field , P.M.; H. A. Matthews, John Chapman , P.P. this year taken, viz., that of Chairman of the Benevolent Bramham , Eaton Batty, J. Close Williams, W. Hild Holden, John T. Bramley, Albert G.D. Devon, 1402 and 199 ; Charles H. Hinde, 1045 ; G. Institution. He also referred in complimentary terms to W Bramley, H. the way in which Bro. Newman had carried out that day's cl' Thomas M'Cracken, H. Fineberg, T. Mawdsley, R. King, W.M., and G. A. Brannon , J.D., of 151 ; A. J. lth I Bunt ceremony. In coupling the name of Bro Lowe, P.J.G.D., „' Huffhes, W. Coates, M. B. Hamman , John Cobham, Firth, P.M. 1S69 and 698; H. H. Izod , .G. ; J. , e Treas. ; and A. Shaw, W.M. of 1S69 ; S. Ineson, with it, he felt sure all he said of the Prov. G. Master and ? " s Kierman , J.W. Leech, W. Akeroyd, J. L. Goldhart, P.M., J. a I.G.; Frank Trueman, S.D.; and Alfred Scott, P.M ., of officers would be endorsed. W Speelman , P. F. Buck, and T. W. Thompson. The Bros. Arthur Ricketts, T. H. E. Squire, S. 551 ; James Lowe, P.M., P.J.G.D., and Charles Carter, Song, Bro. McQueen, "The Flying Dutchman." .,'Jrnts were In the course ot his response to the toast Bro. Lowe H. H. W. Cartyne, Joseph Smith, R. Bolas, H. W.M., of 175 ; Capt. G. F. Laity, J.W., and Rev. J. N. , W son Eng., of 6 S; W. D. Woodward, ; P.J.G.D., fully endorsed the opinion of the previous Nugent, Robert Lever Andrew , S.W. ; C. VV. Poole, Palmer, G.C. 9 548 1 F. P. Ansle, Sec, and C. Riddick, of 551. speaker as to the special claims the Benevolent Institution Robert M'Conchie, Joseph Wilson, George Brebner, Kirkpatrick, Joseph Shields, Walter Lockwood, The minutes of the last regular lodge having been read this year had on the province. Andrew and confirmed , the W.M. read letters of apology from the In proposing " The Worshi pful Master of the Chine Tames Greenlees, D. S. Davies, P.M. ; J. Blackburne, " Harradon , and Boyd B. Soil. following : Bros. J. E. Le Feuvre, D.P.G.M. ; E. Goble, Lodge, Bro. Alfred Greenham," Bro. Francis Newman George A. Prov. G. Sec.; C. Somerset Calthorpe , P.G.W. ; F. W. said it was with much pleasure he had installed Bro. Green- After the transaction of the business, the brethren ad- ham, W. Dawes, P.P.S.G.W. Sussex ; Stevens, P.M.; ham in the chair of the lod ge for the second time, ln the journed to banquet, after which a very excellent pro- Pop music, &o., was given by Bros. J. Cantor, E. George Kenning, P.M.; W. Lake, P.M. ; Dr. Dabbs, interval much had been done, and Bro. Greenham had gramme of made his name famous among Masons by his exertions in , S. Kirkham , N. F. Burt, the celebrated Cantor W. J. Hughan, P.G.D. ; Avery, Chap. 1S84 ; G. Pack, Edwards P.M. ; Dashwood, W.M. promoting the recent exhibition. They had always known nuartette ; Bros. Eaton Batty, Tom Squire, Arthur P.M. 175 ; Martin , 175 69S ; , A. E. Workman, Gale St. John, and others. The VV.M. proponed that the sum of £10 ios. his merits in Shanklin, but now they were recognised Ricketts, W. Savage throughout the country. He had had the pleasure of instal- Wilson, and J. Greenlees. be voted to the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , at J. which Festival the Provincial Grand Master of Hampshire, ling Bro. Greenham on a previous occasion, and could R.W. Bro. W. W. B. Beach, M.P., would preside in truthfull y say that he could not have installed any one with BRIGHTON.—St. Cecilia Lodge (No. 1636).— February, saying it was the duty of every lodge in the pro- greater pleasure than he had felt on that occasion. He annual installation meeting of the brethren of this vince to support the P.G.M. on that occasion. Having refrained from saying in Bro. Greenham's presence what The he deired to give utterance to, but would congratulate him lodge was held on Tuesday, the 25th ult., in the Royal previously presented the Audit Couimittee report, he sub- The lodge was opened by Bro. H. S. Gates, mitted to the brethren that, notwithstanding the balance as on being able to look back upon a year of office which Pavilion. would be memorable in the annals of Chine Lodge. M., assisted by the following officers : Bros. G. Cole, read to them in the yearly account caused by their efforts to \V Song, Bro. Firth, "Just in time." I P.M.; W. H. Gibson, P.M., acting S.W.; W. Balchin, reduce the debt, he felt that sum would be cheerfull y voted , W.; I. Horton Stephens, Sec ; W. R. Wood, and soon recouped by the Lodge Charity Fund. This was Bro. Greenham, who was received with loud and con- liun.. -v.I. „» Ti . i-u. t>_ .. r- r r\ M,r.„™*,»r tinued cheering, then ruse and said : Brethren , I rise with iun., P.M., Treas. ; the Rev. Canon }. O. McCa rrogher, seconded by Bro. John Bailey, LP.M., and carried unani- , Chap. ; C J. Heald, S.D. ; H. R. Edwards, J.D. ; D. mously. Bro. F. Newman , P.M., thanked the brethren considerable pleasure to thank Bro. Newman for the very Bostel , D.C; W. B. Smith, I.G. j J. Morris and J. for putting it on his list, and was pleased the lod ge was kind acknowledgment he has made of my services to this T. ge. It is a great gratification to me to find not onl Jeffe.-ies, Stwds.; E. Broadbrid ge, P.M., P.G.P., Org. ; doing its utmost to support the Provincial Grand Master. lod y H. Hughes, acting Tyler. The following brethren The ceremony of re-installing Bro. Greenham was most Chine Lodge brethren but visitors have expressed so warmly and H. their appreciation; but while I so briefly allude to those were also present : Bros. V. P. Freeman, Prov. G. Sec. ,- accurately and impressively performed by Bro. Francis 1. Eberall, P.M.; W. Kuhe, P.G.O., P.M. ; J. Hawkes, Newman, P.P.S.G.W. On taking the chair the W.M. in- kind expressions of good will, do not think my remembrance P.M.; H. Tester, H. S. Tester, F. Hollands, F. J. Sawyer, vested his officers for the ensuing year as follows : Bros, of them will be equall y short lived, and while I should have been proud to review the past year a year which it would F. Guy, J. E. Stafford , J. Lewis, J. Reynolds, J. W. Stride, lohn Bailey, LP.M.; F. Rayner, S.VV. ; J. H. McQueen, , H. A. Pickett, P. Collins, N. W. Buckman , and W. B. J.W.; F. Cooper, P.P.G.S., P.M., Treas. ; Lewis have given me pleasure to refer to, 1 must not do, as I Buckman. The lodge was honoured by the attendance of Colenutf , Sec ; A. F. Swayne, S.D. ; H. A. Matthews, am anxious to use the time usually allotted to the the following visiting brethre n : Bros. W. Nell, P.M. 732 ; J.D. ; W. Thompson, Reg. ; William Deeks, D. of C ; W.M. in placing before you rather what I hope to do in W. Pratt , W.M. 1797; G. Holman, W.M. 311 ; C. Paine, R. W. Greenham, l.G.; R. Young.and G. H. Matthews, the coming year ot my office , and which, with your per- W.M. 851 ; C. B. Warre, 1466 ; H. Anscombe, J.W. Stwds.; and W. J. Mew, Tyler. Before the lodge business mission and indul gence, I am anxious to lay before you. brethren of Chine Lod , you have elected me 1S21; W. H. Barrett, W.M. 38; H. Kimm, W.M. 11S4 ; was concluded, avoteof thanks was accorded to Bro. F. New- Now, ge W. Smith , P.M. 732; J. Newbery, S.D.574 ; E. Histed, man, the Installing Master. The W.M. said he was pleased unanimousl y to fill the chair a second time, but while I am P.M. 732; C. F. Goode, 1799 ; L. R. Styer, W.M. 1947 ; Bro. Newman had rendered the whole ceremony again , very proud of the honour, I am equall y conscious of the G. S. Godfree, P .P.G.S. of W., P.M. 1821; R. Clowes, for it gave all present an opportunity of witnessing, not only responsibility which devolves on me, and which weighs P.M. 650 ; C. F. Hollands, Sec. 1797; B. Burfield , P.M. the impressive manner, but the very accurate way in which heavily on me when I consider we have a large debt upon 1821, Prov. A.G. Sec. ; A. Brazier, W.M. 1829 ; C. Nye, the ritual was carried out, giving all the younger VV. our hall , which if any of you can look upon with a li ght P.M. 732 ; C. F. Lewis, VV.M. desi gnate 2167 ; VV. Masters present the benefit of his large Masonic ex- heart is because your interest is light also, but although Betting, W.M. 732 ; B. Bennett, P.P.A.G.D.C, P. M. perience, acquired not only in the Province of Hampshire, I am proud of our lod ge, the pleasure I feel is very much 732; T. Berry, VV.M. 1821 ; J. H. Cross, W.M. 811; but in London. Bro. F. Newman, P.M., expressed the plea- marred by that millstone of a debt which hangs heavily W. Endacott, S.D. 1947 ; E. J. Reeves, jun., J.D. 732 ; sure it was to him to instal the W.M. a second time, and around us. Now, brethren , this being the year of Jubilee , J. Nye, 732 ; M. Lelew, S.D. 1821; H. E. Price, Prov. thanked the lodge for its vote of thanks, althoug h, as one while it is our bounden duty to show our appreciation of G. Stwd., W.M. 14 66 ; A. Holmann , PM. 311; T. P. of its Past Masters, he was only doing his duty. The W.M. Queen Victoria's splendid reign , let us combine with it an Harker, Sec 732 ; J. J. Clark, 1947; H. Langton, P.M. then proposed a vote of thanks to Bro. Chapman for his object which , while its present purpose shall be a celebration 271 ; E. Noble Edwards, 271 ; W.Jones, 511; J.Jones, great kindness in giving a lecture the previous week on of it, yet will hand on to a distant future our commemora- 1624; W. F. Booth , 732 ; E. Mitchell, 732; W. Harris, " The Great Pyramid and Freemasonry," wishing it to be tion of so great an event, and at the same time perpetuate P.M. 295 ; and R. Nicholson, 315. recorded on the minutes of the lodge. It was a lecture the names of all those who partici pate in it. Such a Queen The chief business of the afternoon was the installation listened to by a large and appreciative audience, and re- as ours demands from every Mason (whose watchword, our - of the VV.M. elect, Bro. W. Balchin, jun. The ceremonies sulted in a good sum being realized for the benefit of the Grand Master said, is " Loyalty " ), and deserves, some of the impressive ritual were performed by the retiring W. lodge. It was exceeding ly kind of Bro. Chapman to help recognition. While you have heard to-day the scheme of Master, Bro. H. S. Gates, assisted by Bros. E. Broadbrid ge, him , at a risk of his health , and he was sure every member your Pro Grand Master—a proposal which might be called P.M., and J. Eberall , P.M. Bro. W. Balchin, W.M , then of the lodge not only listened with attention and pleasure the "Imperial," and fitted for the real m over which her appointed the following as his officers for the ensuing year, to his admirable lecture, but fel t indebted to him for helping Majesty reigns—listen for a few minutes to your VVorshipful those present being invested : Bros. H. S. Gates, I.P.M. ; Chine Lodge. Bro. Chapman, P.M., P.P.G.D. Devon, Master 's, which must, of course, be essentiall y local. 1 J. Heald, S.W. ; H. R. Edwards, J.W. ; W. B. Isworth , said he was sure it gave him great pleasure to find the propose, brethren, to place in Chine Lod ge a commemora- Sec ; W . R.Wood, jun., P.M., Treas. ; the Rev. Canon lecture so highly spoken of , and also to find such good tion tablet or monument , the design of which shall be J. O. McCarrogher , Chap.; D. T. Bostel , S.D. ; J. financial results. He felt after the great effort of the W.M. hereafter determined, with the names and the number of the Morris, J.D. ; j. H. Stephens, D.C; J. Jefferies and F. in promoting the Exhibition last year, it was his duty to lod ges, with their lodge ran k and their Grand or P.G. Lodge E. Sawyer, Stwds. ; J. Wood, I.G. ; and H. T. Hughes, assist him now, and he thanked them for the kind reception rank inscribed, or carved, or engraved thereon of every Tyler. The past and present officers of the lodge, with given to him. Bro. F. Rayner, S.W., presented a pretty member who shal l subscribe not less than a guinea. Now, Bros, J. W. Stride and Collins, were elected to serve on the little inkstand for the use of the Secretary, saying that the brethren , 1 hope to save a considerable sum and apply it to General Purposes Committee ; Bro. W. R. Wood , P.M., as lodge had long been in want of one, which had been re- the debt on the building, and I call upon you earnestly, Provincial Charities Steward ; and Bro. J. Hawkes, P.M., marked by the W.M. at the previous meeting, which led every member of the Chine Lodge, to support me in this as the representative of the lodge on the Masonic Rooms him to give it. The W.M. proposed a vote of thanks to undertaking. If , in conclusion , 1 might venture to address Committee. Bro. H. S. Gates was presented with a Past Bro. Rayner for the gift , which was carried with applause. the visitors who have honoured me by attending my instal- Master's gold jewel, in appreciation of his services as W. The W.M. having expressed his pleasure in seeing the lation to-day, I would say if your generous impulses prompt Master during the past year. Grand Chaplain of Eng land, Bro. the Rev. J. N. Palmer, you to help me, then will be engraved upon that monument The lod ge having been closed the brethren adjourned to present. The lodge was closed, and the brethren adjourned a record of your generosity and sympathy with this little the banqueting room, where they sat down to an excellent to Daish's Hotel, where a recherche banquet was provided strugg ling lod ge. There, brethren , will appear your names, banquet, served up in admirable style by Bro. J. Sayers. by the proprietor , Mr. Colenutt. The table was very engraved , I trust, in marble, marking our appreciation of Jne tables wt re tastefully decorated under the personal richly decorated. the Queen's Jubilee, and yet handing down to generations direction of Bro. W. Balchin. The W.M. presided . The The toast of "The Queen and the Craft " was given of Masons yet unborn your zeal and sympathy with this usual Masonic toasts were duly honoured, the speeches from the chair, the W.M. remarking he intended speaking little lodge. I trust, brethren, this monument will remain being pleasing ly interspersed with vocal selections given on her Majesty 's Jubilee later in the evening. The brethren in Chine Lodge (for assuredly it will be placed there) for by Miss Jesse Moore, Miss Darlington, and Bros. E. Broad- sang standing " God save the Queen." centuries after you and I have gone to the Grand Lodge brid ge, G. Cole, and R. Nicholson, the pianoforte accom- Ihe toast of "H.R.H. the Prince of Wales " was given above, there to tell with an imperishable memory to suc- paniments being ably given by Bro. H. S. Gates, Prov. G. from the chair, and received with much enthusiasm. ceeding generations of Masons your appreciation of so Vtg. A pianoforte solo by Bro. W. Kuhe also added to the Song—" God bless the Prince of Wales." great and so good a Queen and your desire to hand on our Pleasures of the evening. Bro. Francis Newman proposed " The M.W. Pro hall freer of debt than you found it. Now, brethren , this Grand Master of England, the Earl of Carnarvon; the is a golden opportunity to record your names in the history R. W. Deputy Grand Master, the Earl of Lathom j and of this lodge, and surround them with a lustre around TEDDINGTON —Sir Charles Bright Lodge the Officers and Past Officers of the Grand Lodge." Bro. whir.h time will encircle her marks of renown. This is a yr°s '793)-—An emergency meeting of this lodge was held Jubilee opportunity that probably none of us will ever again at Newman said they were all glad that their excellent De- the Clarence Hotel, on the 2nd inst. Among those in puty Provincial Grand Master, Bro. Le Feuvre, had been live to see. Let us, therefore, rise to the occasion , and lui ance were Bros - Warner, W.M. ; Porter, acting selected for a high office in Grand Lodge, and they were hand on a heirloom worthy of acceptance to the future 5-W.} Simmonds , U acting J.W.; R. W. Forge, P.P.G. honoured by the presence in that room of the Grand Chap- members of this lodge, which has had for its first Master -C Middx., P.M., Sec ; Finch, S.D.; Hill , J.D. ; lain, Bro. the Rev. J. N. Palmer, who had always taken the foremost literary man in the Island, Bro. Dr. Dabbs, P"ns, actinp- I.ft. . T r. Wslls P P r.Q R M*,lrlv the greatest interest in local lodges, and Chine Lodge in and for its second one of the finest Masons in the province, ^•M.; Gomme, Bonella, Deeks, Smith, Ruffell , j. particular, since he had resided in the Island. He re- Bro. F. Newman. Brethren , in conclusion , I have the ns r, , " ates, and others. Among the visitors were Bros, marked that he never had the pleasure of proposing this great honour to announce that the Chine Lodge Jubilee gy ami , i'' P * M * 946, and Rice, 1656. Bros. Edmunds toast in the presence of the Grand Officer , and he was sure Commemoration Fund will be under the direct and imme- Were Pas Au raised> and Bros - Barns and Gates it was not a privilege often enjoyed by the members diate patronage of the R.W. Prov. G.M., Bro . W. W. B. ceremon es being most ably performed b P leasure and honour to W M T?" 1 ' y the present, therfore it would be met with the reception it Beach, M. . I have also the p ¦„ . he lod ge passed by acclamation the proposed announce that 1 have the patronage of your Dep. Prov. ¦?"ggestions deserved. of the Pro G.M., Bro. Lord Carnarvon, as to Bro. the Rev. J. N. Palmer, in responding to the toast, G.M., Bro. J. E. Le Feuvre, G.D. of England , who has on of her Majesty 's Jubilee. given a handsome donation ; and, brethren I have the Thh ? ' said he was glad that the importance of the Province of , ,e '°dge was then closed, and the brethren adjourned Hampshire and the Isle of Wight was now more adequatel y honour to announce that the Lord of the Manor of Shank- tn10 refreshment. A few toasts followed. recognised, and that it furnished this year no less than lin , Bro. F. White Popham , with his characteristic genero- three officers to Grand Lodge. It had been a great sity and desire to hel p the Chine Lodge, has given a magnanimous contribution. I feel 1 cannot to-ni ht express COmm COMMENCING .— An Illustrated Guide of 110 pages pleasure to himself to see every Master installed the g " how ? feelings of gratitude for this splendid generosity, nor H. ft,™ SP™ respectably from £.0 to ^2000; " three stamps, Chine Lodge had yet had. He had heard the Masonic ex- my I09 Euston. d hone No. hibition which was held in Shanklin last year hig hly praised convey in any adequate way how hig hly I esteem their "" [ADVT 1 '' -i London. Telep 7541. ' in London, where the opinion was held that it reflected noble support. One of the Past Masters of this lodge ago that if I could obtain nine others and Williams, of the Brooks Lodge, and Edward Haigh, P.M. P.M., in a splendid manner, his elocutionary powers giving zest to intimated a few days , he would make the tenth. Brethren , 39, P.G.S. the ritual ln ail cases the questions were put by the Preceptor in who would give £5 Degree as perfect a manner as possible. Several new members lace their The lodge was opened in the First , and the minutes nf being with that object in view , I feel many here will p the previous meeting were read and conlirmed . The and and 3rd made, the lodge was closed. names on this card as one of them. Sections of the First Lecture were wo-ked by the brethren , and the All Masons are invited to the next meeting (Monday, the 14th [This appeal, we are happy to be in a position to state, ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , the Preceptor affording, at inst.), when the five Sections of the Second Lecture will be worked immediately resulted in over seventy guineas being sub- the request of several brethren , explanations of portions thereof. An agenda of work for the ensuing weekly meetings up to, and CHISWICK LODGE (No. sou).—A meeting was held at scribed.] the Windsor Castle Hotel and expressed inclusive of , M arch 3I*t was arranged. The visiiors having ex- , King-street, Hammersmith, on Saturday The Worshipful Master subsequently rose, and the ith inst. Present : Bros. H. D Aslett W.M.; W. ' realized presse d their great satisfaction with the work of the evening, . , w how proud and pleased he was at the result. It had desiring membershi p, were elected members, and after the usual Williams, S.W. ; H ipkins, J.W.; Purdue, P.M. 834, actinrj a larger sum than he dared to hope for, and he felt at a inquiries the lod ge was closed. Preceptor; A. Williams, Sec; D. S. Long, S.D. ; J. Sims loss to express his deep feelings of gratitude to those Brethren are reminded that the Preceptor 's lecture on '* The Ritual P.M. 834, J.D. ; Worth , I.G. ; Craggs, Stwd.; C. Dopson ' visitors who had so nobly responded to his appeal. He of tne Symbolic Degrees " will be given in this lodge of instruction W.M. 834; Davies, Stroud, Wilson, and J. H. Wood, W.M ! 16 Bro. Cleghorn P.M., was a visitor. tendered his and the lodge's warmest thanks, but at pre- on Thursday next, the 17th instant. 42. , The lodge was opened in dne form, and the minutes of the last sent he felt quite unable to convey them. Nothing but a meeting were read and confirmed. Bro. D. Stroud offering himself responsibility would have induced him to feeling of great IVY LODGE (No. 1441).—At a special meeting of brethren at as a candidate for initiation , the W.M. rehearsed that ceremony appeal to them at such a time, and he hoped to have a future the Railway Tavern , Battersea Rise, S. W., on Thursday, the 3rd aiterwards giv.ng the ancient charge. Lodge was opened in the opportunity to express more fully but not more sincerely inst., there were present Bros. B. Cooper, W.M . 1441; Higerty, W.M. Second Degree, and resumed to the First Degree. Bro C. Dop. his thanks. P.M. 1714, P.J.G.D. Surrey ; Squire, P.M.3, 889, P.P.G.S.B. son, W.M. 834, offering himself as a candidate for passing, was 1044, examined and entrusted. Lod ge was resumed to the S.W., rose and said it afforded him Surrey ; Carter, P.M. 1044 j Frost, P.M. 1044; Ellis, S.W. 1044 ; Second Bro. F. Rayner, , Degree, and the ceremony of passing was rehearsed , Bro. Dopson much pleasure to propose the toast that had been assigned Cow.ey, J.W. 1044 ; Beddoes , J.D. 902 ; James, Org. 902 ; Cutbul, ; Prince ; Hammond ; Wright candidate. Lodge was resumed to the First Degree, and Bro. Bro. John Bailey." The A. D.C. 903; Walter, 1623 , 902 , 902 , him, viz., that of " The I.P.M., 1158; George, 902 ; Gili , 902; and Edwards, 902. Stroud worked the 4th Section of this Lecture, under the direction W.M. was very fortunate in having such a zealous Mason It was proposed by Bro. Beddoes, and seconded by Bro. George, of Bro. Davies. The W.M. rose for the first time, and Bro. Cleg. and hard worker as Bro. Bailey had proved himself to be that Bro. Carter, P.M take the chair—carried unanimously. Bro. horn , P.M. 1287, was unanimously elected a member of this lodge. ., Bro Purdue proposed and Bro. Hopkins seconded ' as his I.P.M. during the past y ear, in the great under- George, acting Sec, pro. tem., reported that he had taken steps to . , , that Bro. \y. W. Williams be elected VV.M. for the next meeting—carried unanil taking which the W.M. entered into and carried out so have a petition drawn to Bro. B. Cooper, W.M. 144 1, praying that fiat for a lodge of instruction to be held mously. The VV.M. elect suitably replied . Bro. Purdue proposed successfully, viz., the Masonic Exhibition. Bro. Bailey had he would grant them his , under the license of the Ivy Lodge at the above place, and read the and Bro. W. W. Williams seconded , a very cordial vote of thanks supported him most loyally and nobly. He had given up warrant gra .ting the same, and proposed that the best and cordial to Bro. Aslett for thc excellent and perfect manner in which he had time which might be reckoned by weeks, and thrown in an thanks ot the brethren should be recorded in the minutes of the carried out the duties of the chair for the first time in this lodge of immense amount of labour before and during the Exhibi- lodge for his kindness — seconded by Bro, James, and carried instruction—carried unanimously. Bro. Aslett suitably replied, and the lodge was closed. tion, and he well deserved all the honour the W.M. was unanimously. Bro. Beddoes proposed Bro. B. Cooper, W.M., as able to bestow on him in connection with that great event, the Treasurer, as a mark of appreciation of his kindness in granting and carried unanimousl as he had assisted the W.M. more than anyone else the warrant—seconded by Bro. James, y. LOUGHBOROUGH LODGE.—A meeting was held at the Bro. Prince proposed Bro. George as Secretary—seconded by Bro. Gauden Hotel Clapham-road Station (L in immortalising the name of Chine Lodge on the roll , .C. & D. R.), on Monday, the James, and carried unanimously . Bro. James proposed Brj . Higert> , 7th instant. Present : Bros. Foikard, VV.M.; Partrid ge, S.VV. • of Masonic fame. Brethren I ive you the toast of our , g P.M., as Preceptor—seconded by Bro. Ellis, S.W., and carried Eshr.g, J.W.; Boulton , S.D.; Gibbs, J.D. ; Woods, l .G.'; "I.P.M., Bro. J. Bailey," and feel sure you will _ show unanimously ; and at the request of the Preceptor for an assistant, Johnson, Preceptor ; Westley, Treas. j Andrews, Sec. ; Ruffle your appreciation of his past services by receiving it with it was proposed by Bro. Gill , and seconded by Bro. Wright, that Perkins, Collick, Wright, Heathcote, Glover, Coe, and Wildbore. ' the enthusiasm it deserves. Bro. Cowley be appointed Assistant Preceptor—carried. The The lodge was opened in due form, and the minutes of the last permanent officers of the lodge being thus duly appointed , the meeting were read and confirmed Bro. M. Linfield gave " The Visiting Brethren," making . The ist Section of the First lodge was opened in due form by Bro. Carter, P.M., who was Lecture was worked by Bro. Westley, the 2nd by Bro. Ruffle special complimentary allusion to the presence of represen- , and unanimously eL cted the first W.M., and he proceeded to appoint thc 3rd by Bro. Andrews, ail being assisted Dy the brethren . The ges of Devon and Cheshire. tatives of the Prov. Grand Lod his ollicers as follows:— Bros. Higerty, P.M., S.W .; Cowley, ceremony of initiation was then rehearsed by the W.M., with Bro. Bro. Chapman, P.P.G.D. Devon, responding, said : It J.W.; Beddoes, S. D.; Wright, J.D. ; and uill, I.G. A draft copy Hampton as candidate. The VV.iVI. rose for the first time, and has given me great pleasure to b<; at the installation of of rules, based upon those of ihe Wanusworth Lodgeof Instruction , dues were collected. A cordial vote of thanks was ordered to be and to be present here to-ni ht. was then read by Bro. Adams, and, on the monon ot Bro. Wright, recorded on the minutes to the W.M., Bro. Foikard , for the excel- Bro. Greenham to-day, g seconded by Bro. Hammond, were accepted , adopted and referred The efforts of mine to help your W.M. have been most , lent way in which he had worked the ceremony of initiation for the to a Committee, composed of Bros. Higerty, P. M., B. Cooper, first time in his Masonic career. Ihe VV.M. rose for the seiund kindly alluded to to-day in lodge and now again this even- W.M ., Jamts, and George, to be printed. The VV .M . rose for the time, and Bro. Partridge, S.W., was elected W.M. f..r the ensuing ing. I hope that the lodge will have another prosperous first time. Dues were collected—entrance fees and subscri ption ot week, and appointed the officers iu rotation. The Secretary then year of office under him. 16 members—18,. 8J. The VV.M. rose for the second lime. It read the bye-laws as revised by the Committee, and they were Bro. Hinde, P. M., P.P.G.R., Chester, thanked them for was proposed by the W.M. that Bro. Higerty be the W.M. at the adopted and ordered to be printed . A voie of thanks was passed succeeding meeting—sec mded by Bro. Cowley, and carried unani- the opportunity given him to express his thanks to the to the Committee for their attendance. The W.M. rose for the mously. Bro Higerty announced th.t he would work ihe ceremony third time, and received the " Hearty good wishes " of the brethren , W.M. for inviting him to be present that day. He witnessed of installation. The ollicers were appointed in rotation. The and the lodge was closed.

the perfect way in which the Installing Master had done ¦ W.M. rose for the third time. It was proposed by Bro. Beddoes, 1 the installation ceremony, and how well the W. VI. and seconded by Bro. Higerty , and put by Bro. Cowley, that the best officers did their work. He had never visited a lodge in thanks of the brethren be recorded on the minutes to the W.M. which it had been performed more efficientl y. He had for his able conduct of the business—passed with acclamation. aftoual <&n ;h. Nothing further presenting itself for the good of Freemasonry, the been in Shanklin four months, and it has been one of the lodge was closed. most pleasurable times of his life, and he hoped in the latter KENNINGTON CHAPT ER (No. 1381).—This part of the year to come agai n amongst them. He should prosperous chapter met at the Bridge House Hotel, South- always remember the kind way in which he had been COVENT GARDEN LODGE (No. 1614).—The usual weekl) wark, on the 3rd inst., when there were present Comps. treated in Shanklin, and not least among his pleasurable meeting of this lodge of instruction was held at the Criterion , Appleton, M.E.Z.; Ayling, H.; H. J. Lardner, J. ; recollections would be the cordial and gracious welcome Piccadilly, S.W., on the 3rd inst., when there were present Bros. H. Higgins, P.Z., Scribe E. ; Gardner, Scribe N.; W. Fowles, W.M.; B. Solomons, S.W.; A. Clark, J.W. ; VV. Westley, 2nd Asst. Soj.; C. H. Kohler given him that day. Brindley, Itter Marsden , l.P.Z. ; T. C. S.D.; C. , ).D.; H. G. , l.G. ; W. C. Walls, P.P.G.P.S. Middx., Bro. Chapman gave a recitation on the "Three Degrees Smith, Preceptor ; G. Reynolds, Treas. and Sec; T. E. Weeks, P.Z. ; W. P. Webb, P.Z. ; in Masonry." It was rendered in a splendid style and Tyler ; Henry Crookes, Walter Hancock, B. Holeymin , Howard Salter, Sims, G. Everett, jun., and others. listened to with profound attention , and at its conclusion Sammons, R. VV. VVilliams, O. M . Enderlein , William Ham, E. The minutes of the previous convocation were read and Bro. Chapman received congratulations and thanks from Chamberlain , E. J. D. Bromley, L. Gunzell , J. Mitchell , E. C. confirmed. The election of officers for the year ensuing all. The recitation embraced the obligations ot Masonry, Mulvey, W. Lincoln , J. S, Henry, Charles Richards, T. A. Dickson , was as follows -. Comps. Ayling, M.K.Z. ; H. F. Dusterwald D. Graham Watts F. M. Noakes J. Lardner, , J. , James , , G. F. H.; Gardner, J.; H. Higgins, S.E.; and was given in a very earnest manner. Swan, James Woodward , Henry Marsden , R. J. Cursons, and F. Dowling, S.N.; " The Health of the Installing Master, Bro. Francis W. Cash. Westley, P.S. ; Hewitt, ist A.S. ; Gorman, 2nd A.S. ; G. Newman, P. P.S.G.W., P.M.," was proposed in a highly The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last Everett, Treas.; and Reinardt, Janitor. A Past Principal's eulogistic speech by Bro. McQueen, who spoke of the debt meeting were read and confirmed . The W.M. vacated the chair jewel was voted to the M.E.Z. The report of the severe of gratitude which all the Island lodges were under to in favour of Bro. F. W. Cash. Bro. E. j. D. Bromley, having indisposition of Comp. G. Everett, P.Z. and Treas., was Bro. Newman for assistance and advice. offered himself as a candidate to be passed to the Second Degree, received with regret. In consequence was duly questioned entrusted Lod of the installa- , , and retired. ge opened in the tion convocation tailing on the In response to the toast, Bro. Newman remarked it would Second Degree. The W.M . worked the Degree of F.C. Bro . W. eve of Good Friday, it was be affectation to say that he was not pleased to hear the Fowles resumed the chair of K.S. Bro. K, J. Cursons, offering unanimously resolved—" That the installation shall be held kind way in which he had been so frequently referred to, himself as a candidate to be raised to the Third Degree, was on the 31st March next." but he was afraid their own good feelings towards him had entrusted , and retired. Lodge opened in the Third Decree. The The convocation was then closed, and the companions led them to take too favourable a view of his services. W.M. rehearsed the Degree of M.M. with the traditional history . adjourned to the banquet. The usual toasts followed. proposed "The Past Masters " and Lodge resumed to the First Degree. On rising for the second time, Bro. William Judd , Bro. W. C. Smith, Preceptor, proposed that Bro. B. Solomons, passed in review the services Bro. Bailey had rendered to S. W., be W.M. for the ensuing week—seconded by the J.VV., and SUNDERLAND.—Chapter De Lambton (No. the lodge during his year. £100 was raised by voluntary carried unanimously. On rising for the third time othing further , 94) .—A meeting was held on Tuesday, the ist loan to pay off the debt on the hall, and the present W.M., offering for the good of Freemasonry, the lodge was closed and inst., at the freemasons' Hall, Queen-street, Bro. Greenham, his most intimate friend, whom he had adjourned. when there were present Comps. J. R. Smart, M.E.Z.; C. Moor specially come down from London to see again installed, J. , H.; E. Suthecst, J.; T. Henderson, P.Z., S.E. ; had also raised £100. Last year he came from Man- J. Scarborough, KENSINGTON LODGE (No. 156}). —A meeting was held on P.S.; i.G. Garrick, acting ist A.S. chester to see him in his proud position, and now to-day he the Sth inst. at the Scarsdale Arms, Edwardes-square Kensington. ; W. Dawson, 2nd , A.S. ; M. Frampton, P.Z., Treas.; had again that pleasure. In coup ling the toast with Bro. Present : Bros. Read, VV.M.; Cochrane, S.W.; Woods, J.W. j G. Wanless, P.Z., acting S.N.; and several other Bailey he felt sure he has loyally supported the W.M. during Hubbard , Sec. and S.D. ; Keene, J.D.; Heath, l .G. ; R. H. companions and visitors. Williams, P.M., acting Preceptor ; Dresden H The chapter having the past year and would continue to do so again. , R. . Neville. Swan- been opened, the minutes of the last , son , VV. B. Neville, W. C. Williams, Wilton , Wild, P. Davies, convocation were read and Bro. Bailey responded , commenting upon the pleasure it 'J. confirmed. The officers for the J. Davies, G. Swanson , Wiggins, Rayner, Kenyon , and Walter . ensuing year were then elected as follows : had given him to supplement the efforts of the W.M. in The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last Comps. J. C. Moor, Z.; E. Sutherst, H.; Thos. G. connection with the Exhibition , the prosperity of Chine meeting were read and confirmed. The 6th Section of the First Garrick, J. ; T. Henderson, S.E. ; W. Dawson Lod ge being a matter he had at heart. If in any way he Lecture was worked by the VV.M . and Bro. W. C. VVilliams. The , S.N. ; J. Scarborough, P.S. ; G. Craven had contributed to that result he felt he was amp lodge was opened in the Second Degree, and the ist Section of , ist A.S.; M. Cohen, 2nd A.S.; and ly repaid the Second Lecture Brown for the trouble he had taken. was worked bv the W.M. and Bro. J. J. , Janitor. The chapter was then closed. Davies. Lodge was resumed to the First Degree, and the cere- The remaining Jtoasts having been given and responded mony of installation was rehearsed. The 2nd Section of the WOOLWICH .—Union Waterloo to, the Tyler's toast brought a very successful meeting to First Lecture was worked by the Preceptor and the brethren. Bro. Chapter (No. a close. Swanson was elected a joining member, Bro. Cochrane was 13). —The installation meeting of this chapter took place elected VV.M. lor next meeting, and the ofiicers were appointed in at the Masonic Hall on Wednesday, the 26th ult., and rotation. A cordial vote of thanks was carried to Bro. Heath for there was a large muster of companions. The chapter was his kindness in redecorating the pedestals and for making platiorms opened by Comp. G. Kennedy, M.E.Z., and after the minutes INSTRUCTION. for them. A special vote of thanks was carried to Bro. W. C. and cash account had been Wi.liams for his present of a cushion for the volume of the Sacred confirmed, the ballot was taken for the admission Law, and for his general kindness to the lodge. Lodge was then of Bro. W. J. Crowdy, for exaltation, FIDELITY LODGE (No. 3).—A meeting of this lodge was held and of closed. Comp. E. Mills as a joining member, on Wednesday, the and inst., at the Alfred Tavern , Roman-road , which proved unanimous in each Barnsbury. Bro. Sq uire, W .M. of the parent lodge, occupied the case. Comp. A. Penfold, chair and was supported by Bros Block and Gregory, as Wardens ; P.Z. 13, then assumed the chair as installing , . ST. AMBROSE LODGE (No. 1891).—A meeting of this lodge Ament and Larkin , Deacons; Bleakley, I .G. ; Silvester, Treas.; officer, and declared the chapter a conclave of Past was held on Monday, 7th inst., at the Baron's Court Hotel, Princi Dimsdale, Sec,; Hemming, acting Preceptor; and over thirty West Kensington. Present : Bros pals, and in due succession installed with the other brethre n . . Jesse Collings, W.M. j J. Davies, S.W.; Sims, P.M., J.W. ; *H. Harris Treas. ; W. usual solemnities Comps. Thos. Ovenden as Z.; George After preliminaries , the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed, , J. Morley, Sec; W. C. Williams, S.D.; J. C. Conway, J.D.; Spinks, H., and D. Deeves, J., forthe ensuing year. Comp. Bro. Silve-ter acting as candidate. Bro. Block , W.M. elect No. 3, Skar, D.C.; Worth I.G. ; Woods Williams Edward West was then duly obli gated as Master elect, after which a B.iard of , , Maclean , R. C. , , P.Z., was invested with the collar of Treas. ; Cochrane, P. J. Davies, Meller, Pearson , Taylor, Dresden , Long, Comp. George Kennedy, as S.E.; Installed Masters was formed , and the ceremony of installation Coat Comp. A. C. Woodley, was rehearsed. On the return of the brethren Bro , Chalfont, Dopson , Cockrell, Lindfield , Stroud, Whitteli , as S.N.; Comp. R. Warren , . Block dul y Gilbert , and W. W. Wiliams. J. , as P.S. ; Comps. G. King*, invested his office rs, and Bro. Squire gave the charges in first-class and C. A. Canning, as ist and 2nd Assts.; Comps. place The lod ge was opened in due form, and the minutes of the last Wm. style. The annnal election of oliicers then took , when Bros. meeting read and conlirmed . The 1st Section of the First Lecture lailby, Stwd., and J. Lackland, as Janitor. Ferguson , Silvester , and Dimsdale were unanimousl y re-elected was worked by Bro. Conway in his usual pleasing manner, despite A Past Principal's jewel was presented by the M.E.Z. to Preceptor , Treasurer , and Secretary for the coming vear. Th-ee a slight nervousness , Auditors were appointed , and Bro. Larkin , I.G. 3, was elected a which was carried off by his manly delivery. Comp. Kennedy for valuable service rendered to the The 2nd Section of the First Lecture was woiked by Bro. Cochrane chapter duiing his year of office. member. A hearty vo-e of thanks was given to Bro. Squire for in his usual perfect manner Ihe gut was acknow- the admirable way in which he had worked the ceremonies, and he , ihe jid Section of the First Lecture led ged in appropriate terms b was worked by Bro. P. J. Davies in a manner surprising to all y Comp. Kennedy. After a was unanimously elected an honorary member. Lodge was then members present cordial vote of thanks had been recorded on closed. who congratulated him on the gigantic strides he the minutes is making in Freemasonry. The 4th Section of thc First Lecture of the chapter to Comp. Penfold, P.Z., for the admirable was worked oy Bro. Stroud in a splendid manner , with good voice manner in which he rendered the installation ceremony, THE GREAT CITY LODGE (No. 1426). —A meeting of this and pathos. The 5th Section of thc First Lecture was worked by the chapter was closed in ancient Bro. Long in a form , and the companions lod ge of instruction was held at Masons' Hall , Masons'-avenue, perfect manner, with the assistance of the S. and adjourned for the banquet to Coieman-street on Thursday, the J. Wardens answering Comp. De Grey's, Freemasons' , E.G., 3rd inst. Present : Bros. their questions in this Section. The 6th Iavern. James Stevens, P.M. and Preceptor, W.M.; Norman , S.W.; Section of the First Lecture was worked bv Bro. W. C. Williams Gwyn, j J.W.; Rush, S.D.; Hills, J.D.; Woodin, l.G.; in his well known perfect manner, expected as such by the brethren , Among those present were Comps. E. Denton. P.Z. ; lardine, Wells, Smith, Chatterton , Whitehouse, Pitt, Gaskin, he now being considered an old and tried warrior in Freemasonry. W. Richey, P.Z. ; J. Scott-Mutch, P.Z. ; H. Syer, A. Ball Sec,; and Paddle Treas, Visitors : Bros, Sadler-Wood The 7th Section of the , , First Lecture was worked by Bro. Sims, Fen n, C. Wood, C. Christian, W. R , Arnold, and W, Treas. ; Walls Sec. ; French ,., i.ipfon all of the chapter. The visitors were Comps. Smout, J.O. ; Mason, , , The funeral of Bro. Edward Harding, R.A., hack qo ; H. Mason, P.Z. W. Rees, S.D. ; Huish, J.D. ; Monson , I.G.; Dr. Pocock, D.C; VV.M. of the Agricola Lodge, No. , York, who had £ A White, P.Z. 7 913; 1991 and A H Bateman 1- "<973- Wadham, Stwd. ; C. Stevens, Org. ; and Schofield, died shortly before from shock caused by the amputation J/f ir V QI3; * * ' 's jewel (manufactured by Bro. 'usual loyal and Royal Arch toasts having been duly Tyler. A Past Master of a leg injured through an accident, took piece in York The George Kenning) was then presented to Bro. Skinner, Cemete ry on the 31st ult. The deceased was greatly re- h0 d y acknowledged the compliment. The Auditor 's "^p 'lADELPHI THEATRE. the task. Comp. Woodford remarked that our English Royal Arch WnJl Grade was unique, and did not correspond exactly with the ceremo- W^^^PI" Ever}- Evening at 8, THE H ARBOUR LIGHTS ; at 7.15, nial and traditions of the Grade as worked ln Ireland , Scotland , ^^^^^ Farce. America , and Canada, while in some jurisdictions the Grade was PRINCESS'S THEATRE. not worked at all , and was unknown. But, as he had said there Every Evenjng ot 7.45, THE CLOCKMAKER 'S HAT ; at 8, before , he ventured to consider it of high importance and value, THE N OBLE VAGABOND . beautilul in its conception , striking in its illustration , and most valuable in its teaching and outcome. Its symbolism—as on its Bro. William Pearson Colman of the Graystone GLOBE THEATRE. for instance—was undoubtedly of the very greatest antiquity. Every Evening at 8, THE LODGERS ; at 8 ARBARA jewel, Lodge and Bertha Chapter is a candidate for the vacant , B . SJoman 's seal, or the Hexapla—the Hexalpha—was the sacred sign SAVOY THEATRE. of the East ; was also a Mason 's mark in all lands, and the great office of "Clerk of the Market " at Billingsgate. Bro. and distinguishing token of occultism and hermeticism. Some Colman has had a large experience of a.- character likely to Every Evening at 8.15, R UDDIGORE, OR THE W ITCH 'S writers termed it " Signaculum Solomonis ," and it was extensive ly be of great service in the performance of his duties, should used in the Middle Ages to set forth great and sacred truths, whether he be successful in carrying this election. VAUDEVILLE THEATRE. on stone or in glass. How it came to be the emblem of the Royal Every Evening, EARLY EVERED ppodrome at at 7.45, N S ; at 8.30, Arch Grade was a matter of the deepest archaeological interest and The manager of the Paris Hi SOPHIA . importance , especially as regards the histr ry and ritual , and Olympia, announced a change of performance at this GAIETY THEATRE. " aporreta " of Craft Masonry. It was hardly possible at pre- popular place of amusement, for Thursday . sent to give a full and satisfactory solution of this and similar Every Evening at 8, MONTE CRISTO, JR. ; at 7.30, No. 1 leading points connected with Royal Arch Masonry j but it might Bro. Tom Merry, the well-known cartoonist of ROUND THE CORNER . be hoped when more close attention was paid to this and cognate St. Stephen' s Review, was initiated at the Kennington CuUKT THEATRE. suhj.-c's of enquiry,—recondite as some of them were,—they Lodge, No. 1381 , on Tuesday, February ist. Every Evening at 8, THE N ETTLE ; at S.30, DANDY-DICK . mi ght be in a better position than they were at present to obtain OLYMPIC THEATRE. light. Des pite the able and valuable wo ks of Bro . Hughan, much The Sun, Square, and Compasses Lod ge, No. Every Evening at THE Two BLINDS yet remained to be cleared up before they could speak with safety no, Whitehaven , has resolved on acting on the Pro Grand 7.45, ; at 8.10, HOME R ULE ; at 0, THE CHURCHWARDEN. and. decision on this and similar points. Comp. Woodford pro- Master's proposal, and will contribute towards the estab- ceeded to say that some liked to see in the Royal Arch Grade con- STRAND THEATRE. lishment of the Imperial Institute. siderable analogy with the early mysteries, and he proceeded to Every Evening, at 8, J ACK IN THE Box. show to the companions how that might not unfairly be said to be Weare in a position to announce, that the original ROYALT Y THEATRE. so. He stared that time would fill him were he to try and expatiate on picture entitled " Freemasonry and Civilization ," and Every Evening at 7.45, THE COMING CLOWN ; at 8.45, the geometrical, the moral, the platonic, or the mystical teaching h is about to be disposed of of this beautiful and invaluable Grade; but he could , after a stud y published by Bro. E. M. Haig , MODERN W IVES. of many years, commend it to the consideration of all intellectual and we shall be glad to learn that a purchaser for it is COMEDY THEATRE. student-Masons. Comp. Woodford concluded by an appeal to found in this country. Every Evening at 8, M YNHEER J AN . those present to value and use lodges and chapters of instruc- TOOLE'S THEATRE. tion ; they were the life of English Freemasonry. The Lebanon Lodge, No. 1326 , at at emergent , in one sense, Every Evening at , H ESTER 'S YSTERY There were some evils working out, as all knesv, as regards the meeting, held at Freemasons' Hall, on the 4th inst., re- 7.30 M ; at 8.30, T HE careful representation of their beautiful and valuable ceremonies, solved on disapproving of the suggestion made by the Pro B UTLER . jjnd the only remedy for a very undesirable state of things was to be Grand Master to support the scheme for establishing an PRINCE OF WALES'S THEATRE. lound in the activity and work of their lod ges and chapters of in- Imperial Institute. Every Evening at S.30, DOROTHY . struction. Comp. Woodford congratulated the Hornsey Chapter of STANDARD THEATRE, Improvement on the great progress they had made, and felt sure it The Bedford Lodge, No. 925, Birmingham, held Every Evening at A DARK SECRET W'Uld continue to advance and attain the highest character as a its annual ball in the Masonic Hall, Nevv-itreet, on Mon- 7.15, . chapter GKANU THEATRE. of instruction. day, the 31st ult. There were upwards of 120 guests The remarks and explanations nf Comp. Woodford were listened Every Evening at 7.30, ROBINSON CRUSOE . to present, the arrangements left nothing to be desired, and with cl ise attention , and much satisfaction was expressed at the SURREY THEATRE. JJst amount of information the companions had derived . He was the evening passed off most pleasantly. then elected an honorary member, and a hearty vote of thanks, to Every Evening at 7.30, J ACK AND THE BEANSTALK . Dl* recorded Bro. Hughan has promised to deliver a lecture on the minures, was unanimously carried. on "Old Bibles " in Taunton, on Thursday, the 17th inst., SANGER'S AMPHITHEATRE. Comp, Woodford expressed his thanks in a few brief sentences, Twice daily, at 2 and 7.30, CINDERELLA . S tl on and it is likely that well known Masonic historian will visit wl? *' a future date he would be pleased to attend and give ROYAL AQUARIUM. "'hat instruction he was able, more especially as he took so warm the Lodge of Unanimity and Sincerity, No. 261, on the n interest inthe welfare of the Hornsey Chapter of Improvement , previous evening (Wednesday), of which Bro. A. Stevens Open, 12.0; close, 11.30. Constant Round of Amusement, iving j noticed on his several visits how well everything! was carried is the W.M. If so, we feel assured that a warm welcome ALBERT PALACE. will be given him on both occasions by the Fraternity in Open from 12 noon to 10 p.m. Amusements all day. w?.s. resolve(l that a sincere vote of condolence be sent to Comp. I ^ 'lc t ' that neighbourhood. ALHAMBRA THEATRE OF VARIETIES. wk , e auryi Z. 733, Treasurer of the chapter of improvement, "nose father' ' had a few days ago departed this life. Many letters On Friday the 4th instant, a grand Masonic Every Evening at 8, Variety Entertainment. Two Grand " Cl*eceived regretting inability to attend. After the M.E.Z. had Ballets, Sic. Jj sen the ^ concert was given in the Protestant Hall, Antrim, in aid of ¦" ¦ usual (number of times, "Hearty good wishes " were LONDON PAVILION. corded, and the ch ipter was closed. the Irish Masonic Orphan Schools, the entertainment being under the auspices and management of lodges Nos. 28 and Every Evening at 8, the Marvellous Variety Entertain- ment, &c 56. There was an excellent programme, which was well carried out, and a generous audience, and we trust the CAN TERBURY THEATRE OF VARIETIES. ¦flarf* Jlasonr^ event will be as productive as the managers ventured to Every Evening at 7.30, Grand Variety Company, &c, &c. anticipate, and as the schools deserve. PARAGON THEATRE OF VARIETIES. 'RL 0F CARNARVON LODGE (No. 211). ' , No. , and Every Evening at 7.30, Variety Entertainment, &c, &c. --Tvhis The brethren of St. John s Lodge 328 ~| prosperous lodge met at Ladbroke Hall, Notting- Lodge, No. 1402, both of Torquay, will give their MADAME TUSSAUD & SONS' EXHIBITION. 1 Jordan R ' ""V, ?15 2?th ult. Among those present we noticed annual Masonic Invitation Ball at the Winter Gardens, Open 10 till 10. Portrait Models of Past and Present S* i, ner RS - W.M. ; J. Tay lor, S.W., W.M. elect; Torquay, on Tuesday next, the 151b inst., under the pat- Celebrities. od? ° W Lawson , P.G.M.O. Middx. and Surrey, AND ILLS P -M.u , .' J* * > ronage of Bro. Lord Haldon, P.M. 32S, P.P.S.G.W., and HoiLOW/i Y 's Ot.vr.-tiE.vr P .—During every brea k of . acting M.O. ; J. N. Frye, S.O.; Wadham , acting wintry weather exertions should be made by ihe afflicted to re- * w-; other distinguished brethren and members of the Prov. G. *1. J. Mason. P.P.S.G O. Middx. and Surrev. P.M.. Lodge of Devon. An. excellent Board of Stewards has cover health before unremitting cold and trying storms get in. Urer ; C Walls, P.G.S.B., Sec., P.M., Secretary ; Throat ailments, cough wheezings, asthmatical affections , short- Par£t I* * been organised , with Bros. R. D. Renwick, Castle Mount , ness of breath, morning nausea, and accumulations of rehouse, S.D.; Smout, J.D. ; French , I.G.; Huish, Abbey-road Torquay, as Hon. bees. phlegm •¦ J and T. H. Wills, 35, , can readily be removed by rubbing this dne derivative Ointment Monson, Stwd. ; Schofield , Tyler; and others, 's Band have been secured, and twice a day npon the chest and neck. Hodowav pjj lnu The services of Miss Bailey 's treatment is * confi "j tes of . the previous meeting were read and Bro. Lord Ebrington , P.G.M. Devon , has granted a dis- strong ly recommended with the view of giving immediate e^se, disnp • ,Bro * J. Taylor was then installed W.M. (by pensation to the brethren to wear their Masonic clothing, preventing prospective danger, and effecting permanent relief . . pensatton) for the year ensuing b Bro. Walls, assisted These all-important ends his Ointment and Pills can accomplish, 0 y so that, as the ball room and promenades will be specially ,3' ^'"ner, Mason , and Lawson. The following and will surely prevent insidious diseases from fastening on the con- annr/^pointments were decorated for the occasion , and the proceeds are to be stitution to display themselves afterwards in those disastrous forms ¦ then made .- Bros. Riekwood, S.W. ; J. devoted to the Masonic Charities there is good reason to lrye. J.W. , that will probablj- embitter life till death itself is almost prayed ; F. C. Frye, M.O.; Parkhouse, S.O. ; hope that the fete will be in all respects successful. for,— [ADVT ,] MRTRnPIII.ITAH MASONIC MEETINGS. Lily, Greyhound, Richmond, at 8. Victoria Park, Yorkshire Grey, High-st., Stratford, at 8. For the week ending Saturday, February 19, 18S7. VIount Edgcumbe, Three Stags, Kennington-rd., at 8. West Middlesex , Bell Hot., Ealing, at 7.30. New Cross, Chester Arms, Albany-st., N.W., at 8. Eccleston Chapter , Crown and Anchor, 79, Ebury-st., 7.30. The Editor will be glad to receive notice from dew Finsbury Park, Hornsey WoodT., Finsbury Park, at 8. North London Chapter , Alwyne Castle Tavern, St. Paul's- Secretaries of Craft Lodges, Royal Arch Chapters , 3rince Fredk. Wm., Eagle Tav., Clifton-rd., Maida-hill, 8. rd., Canonbury, at 8. Mark Lodges, Rose Croix Chapters, Preceptories , Pilgrim (German language), Guildhall Tav., Gresham-st., Prince Frederick William Chapter , Eagle Tav., Clifton- in place, day, or E.C., ist and 3rd Tues. rd., Maida-vale, 7.30. Conclaves, &c, of any change Royal Naval College, Greenwich Hospital Schools, at 8. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY i8. month of meeting. South Middlesex , Beaufort House, Walham Green, 7.30. House Committee Boys' School, at 4. St. George's, Public Hall, New Cross, at 8. Lodge 6, Friendshi p, Willis's Rooms, St. James's. FEBRUARY 12. East Hill Hot., Alma-rd., SATURDAY, Wandsworth, S.W., at 8. » '43) Middlesex, Albion Tav., Aldersgate-st. Lodge 108, London , Ship and Turtl e, Leadenhall-st. Yarborough, Green Dragon , Stepney, at 8. „ 201, Jordan, Freemasons' Hall. The Moorgate Moorgate-street at 8. ss 173, Phcenix, Freemasons' Hall. Camden Chapter, , , „ 1704, Anchor, Cannon-st. Hot. „ 132S , Granite, Freemasons' Hall. Earl of Carnarvon Chapter , Ladbroke Hall, Ladbroke „ 1962, London Rifle Brigade, Anderton's Hot.,Fleet-st, „ 1426 , The Great City, Cannon-st. Hot. Grove-road, Notting-hill , at 8. Chap. 92, Moira, Albion Tav., Aldersgate-st. „ 1446, Mount Edgcumbe, Bridge House Hot., London Metropolitan Chapter, White Hart, Abchurch-lane, 6.30. Mark 226, Excelsior, M.H., William-st., Woolwich. Bridge. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 16. Rose Croix 10, Invicta, 33, Golden-sq., W. Loyalty and Charity, Star and Garter Hot., ODGES AND HAPTERS OF INSTRUCTION „ 1584, Board of Benevolence, at 4. L C .- Kew Bridge. General Committee Grand Lodge, at 6. Albion, Crown Hot., Essex-st., Strand. „ 1607, Loyalty, London Tav., Fenchurch-st. St. George's, Trafalgar Hot., Greenwich . All Saints, Town Hall, Poplar, at 7.30. Ealing. Lodge 140 „ 16 12, West Middlesex , Lyric Hall, ,, Sincerity, Guildhall Tav., Gresham-st. Beacontree, Bell Tavern, Leytonstone, at 8. Mizpah , Albion Tav., Aldersgate-st. 174 „ 1671, ,, 190 Oak, Freemasons Hall. Chigwell, Loughton Public Hall, at 7.30. s> I743 > Perseverance, Imperial Hot., Holborn Viaduct. Clapton, Lord Stanley, Sandringham-rd., Hackney, 8. , Freemasons' Hall. „ 969 Maybury, Inns of Court Hot,. W.C. ,, 1S39, Duke of Cornwall „ 1150 Buckingham and Chandos, Freemasons Hall. Doric, Duke's Head, 79, Whitechapel-rd., at 8. „ 192S , Gallery, Brixton Hall, Acre-lane, Brixton. Earl of Carnarvon, Ladbroke Hall, Notting-hill, at 8. » !349> Friars, Ship and Turtle, Leadenhall-st. „ 1964, Clerkenwell, Holborn Viaduct Hot. , Emulation Lodge of Improvement (for M.Ms.), F.M.H. 7. Thicket Hot., Anerley. „ 1507 Metropoliton Andertons Hot., Fleet-st. Chap.1297, West Kent, Eccleston, Criterion , Piccadill Great Northern, Berwick Arms, Berners-st., Oxford-st. Freemasons ' Hall. „ 1624 y. „ 1706, Orpheus, „ Langton , Holborn Viaduct Hotel. Henley, Three Crowns, North Woolwich , at 7.30. Mark Brixton , Anderton 's Hot., Fleet-st. 1673 234, „ 1677 Crusaders, Imperial Hotel, Holborn Viaduct. Loyalty, Private Rooms, 206, Mare-st., Hackney, at 8. LODGES AND CHAPTERS OF INSTRUCTION. „ 1716 All Saints, Town Hall, Poplar, Metropolitan (Victoria), Portugal Hot., Fleet-st., at 7. Alexandra Palace. Station Ho..Camberwell New-rd., at 7..10. „ 1S03 Cornhill , London Tav., Fenchurch-st. Ranelagh, Six Bells, Queen-st., Hammersmith, W., at 8. Chiswick, Windsor Castle Hot., King-st.,Hammersmith ,7.30 Chap.i59S Ley Spring, Anderton 's Hot., Fleet-st. Royal Standard, The Alwyne Castle, St. Paul's-rd., N. Ebury-street,Pirnlico, at Royal Alfred Star and Garter, Kew Bridge, at 8. Sccleston, Crown and Anchor, 79, 7. Rose Croix 44 Bard of Avon , 33, Golden-sq. , King Harold, Four Swans, Waltham Cross, at 7. St. George's, Globe Tav., Greenwich, at 8. LODGES AND CHAPTERS OK I NSTRUCTION . Manchester, 17, London-st., Fitzroy-sq., at 8. St. James's, Gregorian Arms, Jamaica-rd., S.E., at 8. Percy , jolly Farmers, Southgate-rd., N., at 8. Burgoyne, Goose and Gridiron , St. Paul's Churchyard, at 7. St. John's, Mother Red Cap, Camden Town, N.W., at 8 Star, Five Bells, New Cross-rd., S.E., at 7. [S.E., 7.30. Confidence , Hercules Tavern, Leadenhall-st., 7 till 9. St. Marylebone, British Stores Tav., St. John's Wood. Industry Chapter , Prince Regent, Dulwich -rd., Herne-hill , Grays Valley, National Schoolroom , St. Mary Gray, 8. Stability, Mason 's Hal l Tav., Mason's Avenue, at 6. l. Edwd. Hot,, MONDAY . FEBRUARY 14. Dukeof Connaught, Ry Mare-st.,Hackney, S Temperance, Duke of York Tav., Evelyn-st., Deptford, 8, Earl of Lathom, Station Hot., Camberwell New-rd., at 8. Lodge 5, St. George and Corner Stone, F.M.H. Ubique, King's Arms, Buckingham Palace-road. St. Alban , Albion Tav., Aldersgate st. Fidelity, Alfred Kot., Roman-rd., Barnsbury, at 8. United Pilgrims, Surrey M.H., Camberwell New-rd., 7.30. „ 29, 's Finsbury Park, Cock Tav., Highbury, at 8.30. „ , Felicity, Ship and Turtle, Leadenhall-st. Westbourne, Lord's Hot., St. John 's Wood, at 8. 58 Hammersmith, Board Room, Baths' Co., Bridge-rd., Ham- „ 59, Royal Naval , Freemasons' Hall. Wm. Preston, St. Andrew's Tav., George-st., Baker-st., W. , St. 's Albion Tav., Aldersgate-st. mersmith , 7.30. Hornsey Chapter , Porchester Hot., Leinster-pl., Cleveland- „ 90 John , Langthorne Swan Hot., Stratford at 8. „ 6, Good Report , Inns of Court Hot., W.C. , , sq., Padding ton, at 8. 13 La Tolerance, Portland Arms, Gt. Portland-st., W., at 8. „ 193, Confidence , Anderton 's Hot., Fleet-st. Lily of Richmond Chapter , Greyhound Hot., Richmond, 8. Lei h , Freemasons' Hall. Londesborough, Berkeley Arms, John-st., Mayfair, at 8. Pythagorean Chapter ,Portland Hot., London-st., Greenwich „ 957, g Merchant Navy, Silver Tav., Burdett-rd., Limehouse „ 1571, Leopold , Bridge House Hot., London Bridge. ,7.30 Royal Savoy Mark, The Moorgate, 15, Finsbury-pavement, , Adel phi, Freemasons' Hall. VIount Lebanon, George Inn , High-st., Boro . 7.30. at 7.30. „ 1670 New Concord Farmers Southgate-rd., N., at 8. „ 17S9, Ubique, 8, Air-st., Regent-st. , Jolly , SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 19. Panmure, Balham Hot., Balham, 7. „ 1805 , Bromley St. Leonard , Vestry Hall, Bow-rd . Lodge 715, Panmure, Cannon-st. Hot. St. Ambrose, Baron 's Court Hot., West Peckham, Lord Wellington Hot., 516, Old Kent-rd., at 8. „ 1891, P Portlan d Hot., Greenwich „ 1364, Earl of Zetland, Guildhall Tav., E.C. Kensington. ythagorean, , at 8. Crichton , Surrey M.H., Camberwell. Ravensbourne, George Inn, Catford, at 8. „ 1641, „ 2012, Chiswick, Star and Garter, Kew Bridge. „ 1732 , King's Cross, Anderton 's Hot., Fleet-st. Chap. 22, Mount Sion , Guildhall Tav., Gresham-st. Robert Burns, Portland Arms, Great Portland-st., W. Kent. Royal Jubilee Haunch of Venison Bell-yd., „ 2147, Cray's Valley, St. Mary Cray, „ 720 , Panmure, Horns Tav., Kennington. , , 1, Fleet-st., at 8 Mark Beaconsfield , Chequers, Walthamstow. Stockwell, Masons' Hall Tav., Masons'-avenue, E.C., 6. 205, „ 862, Whittington , Anderton 's Hot., Fleet-st. ss 357) Chiswick, Star and Garter, Kew Brid ge. Mark 224, Menatschin , Criterion , Piccadilly . Temperance in the East, Greenwich Pensioner, Bow-lane, Poplar. 7.30. LODGES AND CHAPTERS OF INSTRUCTION . United Mariners, Lugard Hot., Lugard-rd., Peckham. Snaresbrook at 8. Coborn, Eagle Hot., , United Strength , Hope Tav.,Stanhope-st., Regent's-pk.,at8. Eleanor, Seven Sisters Hot., Page Green , Tottenham, at S. Vitruvian , Bridge House Hot., London Bridge Hi 8, , at 8. DETECTIVE Euphrates, Mother Red Cap, gh-st., Camden Town , Wanderers,Victoria Mansions Restaurant,Victoria-st. S.W. Hyde Park, Porchester Hot., Leinster-place, Cleveland-sq., Whittington , Red Lion, Poppin 's-court, Fleet-st., at 8. OFFICES Porchester-terr., Paddington , at 8. Domatie Chapter , Union Tav., Air-st., W., at 8. Kingsland, Cock Tav., Hi ghbury, N., at 8.30. Loughborough, Gauden Hot., Clapham, S.W. 7.30. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17. S LATER'S. Marquess of Ripon , Queen 's Hot., Victoria-park-rd., E. House Committee Girls' School, at 4. FOR DIVORCE. MISSING FRIENDS TRACED. Metropolitan , Moorgate Tav., 15, Finsbury Pavement , 7.30. Lodge 23, Globe, Freemasons' Hall SUSPECTED PERSONS WATCHED. Perfect Ashlar, Jamaica Tav., Southwark Park-rd., at B. „ 49, Gihon, Guidhall Tav., Gresham-st. Printing Works, 202 Whitechapel-road, 55) Constitutional , Cannon-st. Hot. Only acknowledged establishment of description in City of Prince Leopold, , 7. s> London.— Vide Press. Queen 's Westminster and St. Marylebone, The Criterion , „ 63, St. Mary 's, Freemasons' Hall Piccadill y, VV., S. ,, 169, Temperance, White Swan, Deptford A pply, write, wire, or telephone to Royal Commemoration, Railway Hot., Putney, S till 10. » ' 79> Manchester, Anderton s Hot., Fleet-st. Selwyn , East Dulwich Hot., East Dulwich, at 8. „ 181, Universal , Freemasons' Hall HENR Y SLA TER, Manager , Sincerity, Railway Tav., Fenchurch-st., at 7. JJ 435) Salisbury, Freemasons ' Hall No. 27, Basinghall-st., London. St. Ambrose, Barons' Court Hot., W. Kensington , at 7.45. ss 733, Westbourne, Lords' Hot., St. John 's Wood Free Consultations Daily. St. James's Union , Union Tav., Air-st., Regent-st.. at a. „ 813, New Concord, Guildhall Tav., Gresham-st. Telephone Ho.900. St. Mark's, Surrey M.H., Camberwell New-rd. [E.G., 7. „ 1139, South Norwood, Public Hall, S. Norwood Strong Man, Bull and Bell , Ropemaker-st., Moorgate-st., „ 12S7, Great Northern , Freemasons' Hall United Military, Earl of Chatham, Thomas-st., Woolwich. „ 1475, Peckham, Surrey Masonic Hall, Camberwell GODDARD'S WHITE HORSE OILS Upper Norwood, White Hart Hot., Church-rd., Upper „ 15 12, Hemming, Red Lion Hot., Hampton FOR HORSES Norwood , at 8. ,, 1613, Cri pplegate, Albion Tav., Aldersgate-st. For Lameness, Spavins, Splints, DOGS, Sprains ,& Wind CATTLE. Galls, Ring Bone, Wellington, White Swan Hot., High-st., Deptford, 8 to 10 „ 16S1, Londesboro', Air-st., Regent-st. Sprung Sinews, Curb Cuts, Bruises, Sore Backs, Sore Shoulders, West Smithfield , New Market Hot., E.G., at „ 1728 , Temple Bar, Anderton 's Hot., Fleet-st. Broken Knees, Sore Throats, Influenza , Rheumatism , &c, &c. 7.30. Sold by Chemists, Com Merchants Harness Makers Doric Chapter , Duke's Head, 79, Whitechapel-rd., at 6. „ 1901, Selwy n, East Dulwich Hot., East Dulwich , , Chap. Pythagorean , Shi p Hot., Greenwich Stores, &c. TUESDAY FEBRUARY 15. 79, BARCLAY & SONS Board of General Purposes at 4. „ 507, United Pil grims, Freemasons' Hall , EARRING-DON RD. Lodge 30, United Mariners, Guildhall Tav., Gresham-st. „ 13S5, Gladsmuir, Red Lion Hot., Barnet „ 73, Mount Lebanon , Brid ge House Hot., S.E. Mark Bon A ccord, SA , Red Lion-sq., W.C. „ 95, Eastern Star, Shi p and Turtle, Leadenhall-st. „ 7, Carnarvon , Cafe Royal, 68, Regent-st. GEORGE KENNING, „ 162, Cadogan , Freemasons' Hall. LODGES AND CHAPTERS OF INSTRUCTION . „ 194, St. Paul's, Cannon-street Hot. Brownrigg, Alexandra Hotel, Kingston Hill, at 8. MANUFACTURING GOLDSMITH , s> "*339> Stockwell , Surrey M.H., Camberwell. Burdett Coutts, Swan Tav., New Bethnal Green-road, at 8. „ 202 1, Queen 's Westminster , Sa, Red Lion-sq., W.C. Camden, Lincoln's Inn Restaurant, 305,High Holborn .at 7. GOLD LACEMAN AND EMBROIDE RER, ,, 2022, Haven, Lyric Hall, Ealing. City of London , Tiptree Tavern , 6, Leadenhall-st,, at 6. MASONIC DEPOT, „ 2045, Wharton , Willesden. Covent Garden, The Criterion , Piccadilly, at 8, Chap. 11, Enoch , Freemasons' Hall. Creaton, Wheatsheaf Hotel, Goldhawk-rd., Shepherd's 1 2, 3, 4 Little Britain, , „ 19, Mount Sinai, Anderton 's Hot., Fleet-st. Bush, W., at 8. . 195 and 197 Alders- „ 26, Castle C. of Harmony, 8, Air-st., Regent-st. Crusaders, Old Jerusalem Tav., St. John 's-gate, Clerken- gate-st., London, E.C. „ 186, Industry, Freemason's Hall. well, at g. Will forward „ 205, Israel, Cannon-street Hot. Duke of Edinburgh , Cape of Good Hope Tav. (opposite , post free on application , his „ , Ebury, Freemasons' Hall 1348 . Limehouse Church, E.), at 7. PRICE LIST OF ARTICLES MANUFACTURED Mark 238, Prince Leopold , Anderton's Hot., Fleet-st. Ebury, 12, Ponsonby-st., Millbank , at 8. AND KEPT IN STOCK Rose Croix 45, Oxford and Cambrid ge U., 33, Golden-sq. Egyptian , Hercules Tav., Leadenhall-st., 7.30. LODGES AND CHAPTERS OF I NSTRUCTION. Guel ph, Town Hall , Leyton , 8. FOR Brixton , Prince Regent, Dulwich-rd., East Brixton , at 8. Highgate, Bull and Gate, Highgate-road, N., at 8. TAILORS AND OUTFITTERS. Capper, Railway Tav., Angel-lane, Stratford, at 8. Hi gh Cross, Coach and Horses, High-road, Tottenham,at 8. HAT AND CAP MANUFACTURERS. Constitutional, Bedford Hot., Southampton Bd gs., at 7. Ivy, Railway Tav ., Battersea Rise, S.W, at 8. Chaucer, The Old White Hart, High-=t., Borough, at 8. Justice, Brown Bear, Hi gh-st., Deptford , 8 to 10. FISHING-TACKLE MANUFACTURERS. Corinthian, George Hot., Cubitt Town , Poplar, at 7. Langton, White Hart, Cannon-st., at 5.30. BERLIN WOOL AND FANCY REPOSITORIES DiIhousie. The Sisters'Tav., Pownall-rd., Dalston, E., at 8. Leopold , Old White Hart, Borough Hieh-st., at 7.30. JEWELLERS. Domatie, Surrey M.H., Camberwell New-rd., at 8, Royal Savoy, Yorkshire Grey, London-st., Tottenham-ct.- Duke of Albany, Rock Tav., Battersea-park-rd., at 8. road, at 8. REGALIA MAKERS. ' Emblematic, Red Lion, York-st., Jermyn-st., W., at 8. Royal Arthur, Prince of Wales Hot. (opposite Wimbledon UPHOLSTERERS. Enfield , Rose and Crown, Church-st., Edmonton , at 8. Railway Station), at 7.30. Excelsior.Commercial Dock Tav., Plough-rd.,Rotherhithe,8. Royal Albert, White Hart Hot., Abchurch-lane, at 7.30. TENNIS BAT MAKERS. Faith , Victoria Mansions Restaurant, Victoria-st., at 8. Rose, Sterling Castle, Church-st., Camberwell, at 8. PICTURE-FRAME MAKERS. Finsbury, King's Head Tavern , 42, Threadneedle-st., at 7. Salisbury, Union Tav., Air-st., Regent-st., at 8. Florence Nightingale, M.H., William-st., Woolwich, 7.30. St. Luke's, White Hart, King's-road, Chelsea, at 8. ARTIFICIAL FLOWER MAKERS. Friars, Liverpool Arms, Canning Town , at 7.30. Sir Hug h Myddelton , White Horse Tav., Liverpool-rd., 8. MILLINERS AND DRAPERS. Islington, Champion Hot., Aldersgate-st., E.C., at 6.30. Southwark , Sir Garnet Wolseley, Rotherhithe New-rd., 8. loppa, Champion Hot., Aldersgate-st., at 7. Southern Star, Sir Sydney Smith, Chester-st., Kennington. LONDON - - 16 & 16a W.C. Kennington , Giraffe Tav., Newington Crescent, Newing- The Great City Gt. Queen-st., , M.H., Mason 's-avenue, E.G., 6.30. LIVERPOOL - 2 Monument-p ton Butts, S.E., at 7.30. Tredegar, lace. Wellington Arms, Wellington-rd., Bow-rd., 7.30. MANCHESTER Bridge-street. Kensington, Scarsdale Arms, Edward-sq., Kensington. 8, Union Waterloo 47 , Earl of Chatham, Thomas-st., Woolwich. SGLASGOW - - g West Howard-street.