TEE DISP UTE RE CAMBRIAN LODGE, No. 656, be an absurdity. It being thus indisputable that only a majority of the members of the Cambrian Lodge were in favour of joining the New South S YDNEY, N.S.W. Wales Constitution , while a minority of at least three desired to remain There is no society or institution in which it is so necessary that the under the Grand Lodge of Englan d ; and there being, as we have said, no rights and privileges of individual members and small sections of members law in our Constitutions which entitles the majority to retain the warrant, should be strictly respected as Freemasonry. Men offer themselves, freel y why should not the United Grand Lodge of New South Wales take tlie bull and voluntarily, as candidates for our mysteries and privileges ; they are by the horns and lay it down boldly, that the warrant of the Cambrian as free to quit our ranks as they were to join them ; and while they remain Lodge having been cancelled in error, through a misunderstanding of the members they are free to exercise all those rights and privileges which are law, its cancellation is void and of no effect , and the warrant itself remains secured to them by the laws of that particular jurisdiction to which they in the hands of the minority, which is entitled to it under our Article 219, happen to belong. Nor if these rights and privileges are as strictly respected and will be accountable for it henceforth to the Grand Lodge of England. as they deserve to be, is there the least likelihood that any serious detriment This would be a graceful act on the part of the Grand Lodge of New South will happen to the general body of Masons. In the case of the older Wales, and an honourable one, and would do more to enhance that body jurisdictions, and especially in that over which the Grand Lodge of England in public estimation than the addition 20 times repeated of 20 such minori- presides, the laws or Constitutions have been so wisely and judiciously framed ties as that which is now resisting its action. that no difficulties ought ever to arise either in interpreting or administering them. Indeed , few, if any, difficulties ever do arise in the internal admin- istration of the English Craft, and it is only when, for the sake of S UPREME GRAND CEAPTER. expediency, a strained interpretation has been placed upon one of our laws The Quarterly Convocation of Supreme Grand Chapter of Royal Arch by some of our own people, or when the executive of some other jurisdiction Masons of England was held on Wednesday at Freemasons' Hall. Comp. has claimed superiority for its rights and privileges over ours, that we have W. W. B. Beach, M.P., G. H., acted as G.M.E.Z.; Comp. Rev. H. Adair found ourselves landed in a difference or dispute. Thus, as regards the Pickard , M.A., G. Supt. Oxon , acted as G.H., and Comp. Thos. Fenn, as Quebec difficulty, about which till quite recently we heard so much, the quarrel G.J. There were also present : was none of our seeking, and having drawn the attention of our opponents Comps. E. Letchworth, G. Scribe E.; Robert Grey, President of the Com- to the legal aspect of the question they had raised , so far as it affected us, mittee of General Purposes; Samuel Cochrane, Grand Treas. ; L. G. Gordon we went on to pursue a policy of masterly inactivity, with the result that Robbins, Deputy G. Reg. ; F. W. Macdonald , Principal Grand Sojourner ; things are precisely as they were when the difference WHS forced upon our W. G. Lemon , as ist A.G.S. ; Ralph Gooding, M.D., as 2nd A.G.S.; Clement Godson , G.S.B. ; H. Ward, 6th G. Std. Br. j Alfred C. Spaull, Deputy G.D.C; Grand Lodge. As regards the Cambrian Lodge, No. 656, Sydney, N.S.W. P. W. Wright, Asst. G.D.C. ; John Read, G. Org. : C. A. Cottebrune, 2nd A.G. —and in a lesser degree the lodges in New Zealand—the difficulty which D. of C.; S. Vallentine , 3rd A.G.D.C. ; S. V. Abraham, 4th .A.G.D.C. ; A. A, has arisen , and which is apparently on the eve of assuming a more acute Pendlebury, A.G.S.E.; J. Glaisher, P.A.G.S.; Eugene Monteuuis, P. Dep. G.D.C.I; form locally, the difficulty is rather of our own creation. Had Article 219 H. J. Adams, P. Dep. G.D.C; W. M. Bywater, P.G. Std. Br. ; T. B. Purcbas, P.G. Std. Br. ; T. VV. Whitmarsh , P.A.G.D.C; of our Book of Constitutions been allowed to speak for itself J. E. Le Feuvre, P.G.S.B. ; , the rights of Charles Belton , P.G. Std. Br. ; F. H. Goldney, P.G.S.B. ; Fiederick Mead, the minority which it had been framed to secure would have been respected ; P.D.G.D.C ; Charles F. Hogard , P.G.D C; H. J. Strong, M.D., Charles H. the condition on which our Grand Lodge agreed to recognise the United Driver , J. Lewis Thomas, and Col. C. Harding, P.G. Std. Brs. ; Henry J.' P. Grand Lodge of New South Wales would have been observed; and the Dumas, P.G.S.B. ; C. F." Matier, P. Dep. G.D.C. ; R. G. Glover, P.G. Std. Br. ; Peter de Lande Long, P.G.P.S.; Walter Kiddle (l.C.) ; disgrace—which now threatens Freemasonry , J. 2277 John O. Carter, danger—and with it the in P.Z. 771, Prov. G.J . Berks ; John Wyer, H. 2345 ; R. D. Hewett, J. 1155 ; that colony would have been avoided. But everyone who has any A. M. Wyatt, Z. 5; J. S. Cumberland , P.Z. 236, P.P.G.J. N. and E. Yorks ; respect for Freemasonry—and there are millions of people in the world Neville Green , P.Z. 1524 ; H. Massey, P.Z. 1928, 619; Thomas Minstrel!, P.Z. who do respect it —must hope that determined steps will be taken which will 1928 ; and Henry Sadler, Grand Janitor. tender the appearance of any of its members or any sections of its members After the chapter had been formall y opened , in a court of law impossible. It were far better that the Grand Lodge of The ACTING M.E.Z. informed the companions that he had the request of the Earl of Mount Edgcumbe, G.H., to apologise for his absence New South Wales should forego its alleged claims to the cancelled Charter , which was due to unavoidable circumstances, otherwise he would have been very or that the minority of the Cambrian Lodge should surrender without much pleased to be at that Grand Chapter. further question its right to work under the old warrant than that the two The minutes of the May con vocation were then read by the G.S.E., should fi gure in thc law courts as sworn enemies. But surely matters cannot Comp. LETCHWORTH . have gone so far as to demand such extreme sacrifices as these. There Comp. the Rev. H. ADAIR P ICKARD said he rose to take a very unusual must be some way out of the difficulty by which Freemasonry—which claims course, which was to propose a certain alteration in the minutes. They had hot been read in full , but they were fully recorded. On page 286 of the par excellence to be the Society of Brotherl Love—may be spared the y Report, Comp. Thomas Fenn was represented to have said with respect to degradation and disgrace which in the circumstances must be associated Comp. Mclntyre North's motion : " It is well known that many lodges, with litigation. There must be in Sydney, or if not in Sydney in the Colony especially in the provinces, have their peculiar methods of working, and it of New South Wales, a number of brethren of recognised impartiality who is not very long ago that the University of Oxford invented a brand new might be constituted as a Board of Conciliation , and invited to decide the ritual of its own , with all modern improvements up to date." Now, he had „ to say something on that. He thought the record was not quite Point in beforehand to be bound b correct, dispute, both parties agreeing y the but that the words must have been misrepresented, and that a lodge was decision arrived at. Every now and then it happens that some person or meant. The University of Oxford had published prayer-books and bibles, persons who are above susp icion of being likely to be biassed are called but it had never published a ritual of Freemasonry.- It had done many "pon to intervene as arbitrators in some trade dispute, and they do so inter- things, but it had never committed itself to printing a ritual, and therefore vene with great advantage to the several disputants. But what is done in he begged to move that the words so representing what was said be omitted. trade, where the keeness of competition is terrible , ought not to be found Comp. BEACH said the reference was to lodges not to chapters. Comp. THOMAS FENN said that what he said, or what he intended . to impossible in Freemasonry, in which there is no competition whatever, but say, was that a lodge connected with the University of Oxford . onl y an honourable rivalry among the members and lodges as to who or Comp. the Rev. H. ADAIR PICKARD remarked that that was what he which of them shall carry out most religiously the beneficent princi ples on intended to say he wished to have inserted—a lodge connected with the Uni- which the Society is founded. versity. There was no chapter in existence. There is yet another solution of the difficulty which deserves considera- Comp. FENN said he was speaking with reference to Craft Masonry. ADAIR PICKARD said it was a lodge. ll °n , especially as it would bring the matter to an issue at once, and without Comp. the Rev. H. ETCHWORTH proposed to alter the record to reference Comp. L " a lodge connected to any Board of Conciliation. Those English lodges which joined with the University of Oxford." l«e United Grand Lodge of New South Wales were permitted by his Royal Comp. THOMAS FENN (to Comp. Pickard) : Will that satisf y you ? '•'ghness the Grand Master to retain their warrants as mementoes of their Comp. the Rev. H. A DAIR PICKARD : That is what I want it to say. connection with the United Grand Lodge of England, and these warrants The alteration was made, and the minutes as altered were confirmed. ve been since cancelled and replaced by warrants issued by the Grand Comp. the Right Hon. A. Akers-Douglas, M.P., Junior Grand Warden 1 in Grand Lodge, who was absent at the installation convocation of Grand -od ge of New South Wales. But , as regards the warrant of the Cam- . r,; Chapter in May, was then invested with the robe and insi gnia of the office "i Lodge, our Book of Constitutions contains no law which entitles of Grand Scribe N., and conducted to his seat. mere majority of the members of a lodge to retain its The following Report of the Committee of General Purposes was taken Arrant ; if there were any such law, then Article 219 would as read, and ordered to be received and entered on the ijijnutes : To the Supreme Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Eng land. Bro. H. C. Hudson ...... Prov. G.S. of W. The Committee of General Purposes beg to report that they have examined „ H. J. Hippsley ...... Prov. G.D.C. the accounts from the 19th April to the iSth July, 1S93, both inclusive, which they „ H. G. Hi pwell ...... Prov. A.G.D.C. find to be as follows : „ James ...... Prov. G.S.B. To Balance,', Grand Chapter £462 11 o | By Disbursements during the U " Prov. G. Std. „ „ Unappropriated Quarter jt3<>7 S o I' RW Carde,i Z Z .;;} Brs. Account ... _ ... J SS 15 10 „ Balance 461 5 4 B. Wilford ...... Prov. G. Org. „ Subsequent [Receipts.. 364 16 10 „ „ Unappropriated Account 1S7 10 4 „ W. Woollett ...... Prov. A.G. Sec. .. Line ...... Prov. G. Purst. £1016 3 S £1016 3 8 „ Mackay ...... Prov. A.G. Purst. „ F.W. Attwood which balances are in the Bank of England , Western Branch. „ G. Millson ... The Committee have also to report that they have received the following " r Prov. G. Stwds. petitions : ,, J.^r E.'knTV D. Ostrelan 1st. From Comps. James Fritz van Oppen , as Z.; Henry Sargant Chappell, „ S. H. Sampson as H .; Charles Musgrove Stetson, as J.; and six others for a chapter to be „ Pope ...... -> attached to the Light of the South Lodge, No. 1553, Rosario de Senta Fc, to be called the Rosario Chapter, and to meet at the Masonic Rooms, Rosario de Santa An Audit Committee was appointed, consisting of the Deputy Prov. F£, Argentine Republic. Grand Master, Prov. Grand Wardens, Prov. Grand Secretary, and Bros, 2nd. From Comps: William Davidson, as Z.; John Watt, as H. ; Thomas T. Taylor, Bliss, and HAttersIej'. Appleby, as J.; and six others for a chapter to bo attached to the D'Ogle Thc following brethren wcre elected to serve on the Charity Committee, Lodge, No. 636, Morpeth , to be called the Percy Chapter, and to meet at the and power given them to appoint a Secretary or Secretaries : The Deputy Masonic Hall , Morpeth , Northumberland. Prov. Grand Master , Prov. Grand Wardens, Prov. Grand Chaplains, Prov. , The foregoing petitions being in all respects regular, the Committee recom- Grand Treasurer and Secretary, and one representative from every lodge in mend that the prayers thereof be respectively granted. the province. 1 Committee have also received a memorial from the petitioners for the I—; . The On the motion of the PROV. G RAND S ECRETARY, the Deputy Prov, Taiping Perak Malay Peninsula for a charter, in lieu of Perak Chapter, N0.2225, , , Master was authorised to delegate a brother to compile a Provincial that granted ist February, 1 with alteration in the proposed Princi Grand 893, pals, in and the sum of £20 was voted to defray the necessary expenses. consequence of companions named, having withdrawn before the receipt of the Calendar, jewels and bars were presented to several brethren by the Dep, charter and con secration of the chapter. The officers now proposed being Comps. Charity Francis St. George Caulteild, as Z.; Robert Douglas Hewett, as H.; Percival Prov. Grand Master. Moss, as J.; and eight other companions. With reference to the locality for thc meeting of Prov. Grand Lodge in 2. A memorial from the members of the Holy Mount Chapter, No. 121, 1S94, the D EPUTY P ROV. G RAND M ASTER said they ought to distribute their Penzance, Cornwall, praying for a new charter to include three additional names favours, and, subsequent to a certain amount of revision , he thought that of members, in lieu of the charter of confirmation granted on the 3rd February, Slough would be chosen as a convenient place. 1892. Provincial Grand Lodge was closed , and a substantial and well-served The Committee recommend that the prayers of the above memorials be re- repast was partaken of. spectively granted. The loyal and Masonic toasts were subsequently given. The Committee have likewise to report that— In giving " The Queen and the Craft, The St. Marylebone Chapter, No. 1305 , London , having, in compliance with said that this being their first meeting after the requirements of the Committee, explained full y the circumstances of the irre- The D EP. P ROV . G.M. the of her grandson 's marriage their loyalty would be redoubled gularity in exalting a candidate within the prescribed time, the Committee resolved happy occasion , that the chapter be required to re-obligate the companion; that the chapter be and they would take the opportunity of again expressing their feelings of censured for the irregularity ; and that the letter communicating the decision of deep veneration for that gracious lady who had for so long filled the throne the Committee be read in open chapter. The Committee consider that the com- of the British Empire. panion responsible in the first instance for the error should be reprimanded. " H.R.H. the Prince of Wales, M.W.G.M.," was next heartily The Constitutional Chapter, No. 55, London, having exalted a candidate honoured , within three weeks of the prescribed period , the Committee ordered that the The D EP. PROV. G.M. remarking that in H.R.H. they had not merely companion be re-obligated, and that the chapter be reprimanded. an ornamental fi gure-head of the Craft, for all matters, even of detail, went A memorial with extract of minutes has been received from the Wisdom before him, and he was most anxious to know all that was passing in Chapter, No. 283, Haslingden, through the Provincial Grand Scribe E., praying for Masonry. • permission to remove the chapter to the Queen's Arms Hotel Rawtenstall. , The D EP. PROV . G.M. next proposed " The Grand Officers ," and said Tho Committee being satisfied of the reasonableness of the above request, work in London in various committees and Masonic meetings recommend that the removal of this chapter be sanctioned. he had to great number of these personages. Ihe Pro G.M. was certainly (Signed) R OBERT GREV with a , President most active Masons he knew, for he was attentive not Freemasons' Hall, London, W.C. one of the in Grand Lodge, but also in other degrees of which he 19th July, 1893. merely to all details Earl of Mount Edgcumbe had alread shown them The recommendations were adopted , and Grand Chapter was closed. was a member. The y bv arduous attention to Grand Lodge, that he was anxious and willing to hel p in every possible way. The Grand Officers were increasing every year, and a large number had been added lately, and he was afraid that PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF BUCKINGHAM ' very soon the Craft would have to build a much larger place to meet in. SEIRE. The next toast given was " The R.W. Prov. G.M., the Right Hon. Lord Carrington , G.C.M.G." A meeting of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Buckinghamshire was held The D EP. P ROV. G.M. said thc Prov. Grand Master as late as the at the Institute, Wolverton , on Wednesday, the 26th ult. The lodge room previous day full y intended being present, and had taken special trouble was gaily decorated with Hags, and thc arrangements made for the comfort by sending two letters and a telegram to convey his sincere apologies. It of thc brethren by the Scientific Lodge left nothing to be desired. Bro. the was onlv imperative duties that had detained him. He (the Dep. Prov. Rev. J. Studholme Brownrigg, P.G. Chap., Deputy Prov. G.M., presided , G.M.) was naturally very proud that Lord Carrington should make so in the unavoidable absence of the Earl of Carrington , Prov. G.M., and was excellent a Prov. G. Master , as he proposed him in Masonry, and was supported by— either S.W. or J.W. at his initiation. He hoped that next year when they Bros. I. Coales, Prov. S.G.W. ; W. Woollett, P.J.G.W. ; Rev. J. Payne, D.C.L., met in the South of the Province their Prov. Grand Master would hold a P.G. Chap.; Rev. C. M. Ottley, P.G. Chap.; G. Williams, P.G. Treas.; J. E. higher and more important public office , and that instead of being as at Bowen, P.G. Sec ; H. Roberts P.G. Std. Br. ; J. Line, P.G. Purst. ; G. J. present Lord Chamberlain , whose duties were performed in the evening, he James, P.G. Stwd. ; J. Bliss, P.P.G. Reg. ; W. Morris, P.P.G.W. ; E. Carr, would be a Secretary of State, and they would then have thc honour of his P.P.G.O.; T. Taylor, P.P.S.G.W. ; F. D. Bull , P. P.G.P. ; Elmes, P.P J. . presence at their meetings. _ _ G.D.C ; W. H. Robinson , P.P.S.G.W. ; K. King, P.P.S.G.W. ; L. Cooper , proposed " lhc Dep. Prov. G. Olhcers and Prov. P.P.S.G.D .; A. Coales, P.P.G.S. of W.; A. G. Collins, P.P.G.D.C. Bro. F. G. TAYLOR J. W. they had known their Dep. Prov. G.M. for a long Lanes. ; W. L. Harnett, P.P.G.C ; H. King, P.P.A .G.D.C ; Hattersley G. Officers," and said J. , could not occupy the position. P.P.G.D. ; W. Harnett, P.P.G.D. ; J. R. Wilmer , P.P.S.G.D. ; VV. Weston, time, and a better man ' P.P.A.G.D .C; F. Edginton , P.P.G.O. ; ]. Stephens, Prov. G. Stwd. ; J. J. Bro. the Rev . J. S. H ROWNRIGG, Dep. Prov. G.M., in returning thanks, Thomas, P.M., Treas. 2421 ; J. C. F. Tower, VV.M. 2421 ; R. Ferguson , J.W. assured the brethren that the office of Dep. Prov. G.M., pleasant as it was, 2421 ; T. H. Hobbs, Sec. 2421 ; G. H. Sampson, VV.M. 1410 ; H. G. Hipwell, was a difficult one. He had to act as one of the Provincial Grand Master's P.M. 2244 ; and many others. Privy Council, and .1 part of their duty was to recommend brethren for Prov. Grand Lodge was opened and thc minutes confirmed , and the Provincial Grand honours. They had to start with this assumption, that Deputy Prov. G.M. apologised for the absence of thc Prov . G.M., who was every brother deserved to be Provincial Grand Senior Warden , and that detained on official business in London. every lodge which did not receive that honour would feel itself personally Ihe report of the Charity Committee, which was next received and insulted. They had , therefore, to offend i61odgcsand i6brethren , but still he adopted, thanked Bros. J. Hattersley and James Stephens for valuable was confident that the good sense of the great majority of brethren would services rendered during thc past year, and recommended the appointment recognise the fact that every lod ge had to take its turn , and that it was of a Charity Secretary, who would be responsible for the organisation and quite impossible to be.absolutel y perfect in any recommendation made. He due adminstration of the Charity business of thc province. could assure them they tried to do their best, and every effort was made to The Prov. Grand Treasurer's report was then received. weigh every claim before the list was completed. He was especially glad The DEPUTY PROV . G.M. expressed his gratification at thc increased to think that thc toast had been proposed by one who had deserved honours , balance in hand, and hoped it would become a substantial sum. He trusted thoug h his modesty had precluded his acceptance. He looked back to the that in the future they would be enabled to grant a good sum should a day when they had thc lirst beginning of Masonry in that province in its deserving case of Charity arise, in order thai a satisfactory rep ly could be new career. There were four lodges, and they had been stationary for a made when the Board of Benevolence enquired what the province had done long time. They started thc Newport Lodge, and in the first batch was his for the case. dear friend on his right , and his brother in thc llesh in thc body of the of On the proposition of Bro. K ING, seconded by Bro. R OHINSON, Bro. room. No man could be so proud after 20 years that that first batch Williams was unanimously re-elected Prov. Grand Treasurer. candidates had arrived at such distinguished positions. He thanked them The following Prov. Grand Ollicers were appointed and invested : for their kind expressions of feeling, and hoped they would be continued. Bro. W. E. Chapman ...... Prov. S.G.W. He trusted that in thc difficult work which he hoped to perform for a few on thc co-operation and assistance of every „ W. Weston...... 4 ...... Prov. J.G.W . years longer he could depend „ Rev. T. Williams ... * ...... Prov. G. Chap. brother in thc province. There should be two more responses to that toast J. , „ J.Williams...... Prov. G. Treas. from the two brethren who had been appointed to fill the Wardens' chairs far „ Osborn ...... Prov. G. Reg. and these brethren would justify their appointment by thanking them in ,, E. Bowen ,,...... Prov. G. Sec. more able terms than he had. J. , „ James Stephens ...... Prov. S.G.D. Bro. W. E. CHAPMAN , P .S.G.W., said that , on behalf of thc officers „ M. J.Swabey ...... ,„ Prov. J.G.I). the thought he could safely say they unanimously returned their sincere thanks for the honour conferred upon them , and assured the Deputy Prov. The reports from the lodges in the province were all of a satisfactory Grand Master that it would be their endeavour to justify the confidence description. reposed in them. Personally, that was the first time he had met the brethren Three lodges—the Doric, Prudence, and St. Margaret's—were not re- of Bucks as a body. He trusted it would be the beginning of a long career presented , and it was resolved that, in accordance with the by-laws of the -, work in which they would be of mutually engaged, and he hoped that next Prov. Grand Lodge, they should each be fined the sum of £2 2s. year and for years to come they mi ' ght meet annually, and he would have On the motion of Bro. C. H. V INCENT , seconded by Bro. H. C. PRATT, leasure of the the p acquaintance of those brethren whose faces were strange Bro. W. R. Barnes, P.M. 1823, was unanimously elected Prov. Grand to him that day. He was sorry their Prov. Grand Master was absent. He Treasurer. hoped, for Masonic reasons, that that brother would not be a Secretary of The D.P.G.M., amidst loud app lause, announced that the Prov. Grand State, or hold any office, but be free to meet them at their gatherings. Master had been kind enough to confer upon him once more the office of Bro. W. W ESTON, P.J.G.W., also responded. Deputy Prov. Grand Master. "The Visitors " was next given , and repliedl to by Bro. W. W. LEE, I.P.M. 23Sr. ' The Prov. Grand Officers for the year were then invested as under : Bro. J. M. Harvey, P.M. 100S ...... Prov. S.G.W. The D EPUTY PROV. G RAND M ASTER proposed " The Prov. Grand „ R. B. Wrightson , P.M. Treasurer and Prov. Grand Secretary, " and said that no one could realise 936 ...... Prov. J.G.W. „ Rev. J. Hodges, 100S ... ¦¦¦ \t> more than he did, the great amount of work that fell upon the two per- ... Prov r r\ „ Rev. II. Saunders, 81 ...... " G> ChaPs' manent officers . He had two advantages in their Prov. Grand Secretary. ... j „ W. R. Barnes, P.M. 1823 First in Bro. Bowen he had a great personal friend who was always rea d ...... Prov. G. Treas. y „ F. W. W. Gross, P.M. St to co-operate with him in everything for thc good of the ...... Prov . G. Reg. province, but the „ N. Tracy, P.M. ... , chief part of his gratitude consisted in the fact that there was another pair 376 ...... Prov. G. Sec. „ C. F. Freeman, P.M. 1S23 ' of shoulders to take all the blame that fell upon his own. It was a great ...... Prov. S.G.D. „ J. Legge Currie, P.M. 920 pleasure to him that all the little criticisms, which were made in a friendl ...... Prov. J.G.D. y „ J. Campbell Smith, P.M. spirit, were taken by the Prov. Grand Secretary in the spirit in which they 1592 ...... Prov. G.S. of W. „ H. J. Wright, P.M. were meant. He knew how Bro. Bowen never spared himself , how willing 936 ...... Prov. G.D.C. „ G. T. Pick , P.M. ... he was to take any trouble and expend any amount of energy to make the 959 ...... Prov. A.G.D.C. „ I. M. T. Anderson, P.M. wheels go smoothly, and he was confident every brother credited him with 516 ...... Prov. G.S.B. „ II. O. Hinton , P.M. that desire. He could not speak too strongly of the unwearied duties and 305 ...... \ „ W. T. Brunger, _ ] I rov. G. Std. Brs. great energy Bro. Bowen had shown in thc extremel difficult task of making P.M.555 ... y „ Charles Cooke, ... this new province a successful one. The Prov . Grand Treasurer had shown 959 ...... Prov . G. Org. „ Fred. C. Atkinson P.M. extreme carefulness, and he hoped he would long continue in that good , 376 ...... Prov. Asst. G. Sec. work. „ H. Leach, P.M. 376 ...... Prov. G. Purst. „ J. B. Marchant, P.M. 166 ...... Prov. Asst. G.Purst. Bro. W ILLIAMS, Prov. G. Treas., having replied , Bro. E. BOWEN 3 J. , „ W. Ward , P.M. 1S23 • Prov. G. Sec , said that great credit was due to the Assistant Secretary, J...... ) „ Bardwell, W.M. 1S23 ( Bro. Woollett , who conducted the financial affairs so far as thc Secretarial J...... Prov. G. Stwds. „ C. C. Vincent , W. 1S23 duties were concerned. Every brother could rel upon him (Bro. Bowen) J...... j y „ B. W. Syers, to do what he could to make things go peacably and smoothly, which was 37G ...... Prov. G. Tyler particularly necessary in Masonic bodies. There was one thing they could Immediately after the investing of thc officers the telegram was received congratulate themselves upon and that was the excellent way in which the from Lord Henniker : " Hearty good wishes to you and all thc brethren local business was conducted. When he became Prov. Grand Secretary he present. Truly sorry not to be amongst you.— H ENNIKER ." saw the desirability of brethren taking responsibility for local affairs, and Thc report of the Board of General Purposes showed that there had he had never found that fail. They were always managed in a way to been an increase of 17 in the number of members in the province during satisfy everybody, and he was sure in no place had they received a belter the past year, the total now being 991 against 974 last year. The province reception , or been better satisfied , than in Wolverton. Entire credit was has lost some distinguished Past officers, notably, Bro. Abbott, P.P.G. due to the W.M. and brethren of the Scientific Lodge, and he asked thc Chap., and Bro. Newson Garrett, P.P.J.G.W. The Treasurer's statement brethren to acknowledge in the warmest way the efforts made for their showed a balance of ,£45 after providing for all liabilities. The Board comfort. He trusted that future years would show a great deal of prosperity recommended that £21 should be voted to the Benevolent Institution. The for that lodge, which preserved a large amount of excellent Masonic sp irit , Board further recommended " that a Special Committee be appointed to and he was rejoiced to hear that the Prov. Grand Master had determined consider a proposition that in future thc province should present the Charity to recognise the claims of that lodge by meeting there that day. Jewel to all brethren who should qualif y for it from 1894, and a bar for Bros. HiPi'SLKY, Prov. G.D.C, and K ING briefl y replied , after which each Stewardship the brethren might afterwards fill." the Tyler's toast closed a very successful gathering. Thc report was adopted , the question of the Charity Jewel being, on the Bro. A. W. Briggs carried out the musical arrangements in an excellent motion of Bro. J. M. H ARVEY, seconded by Bro. J. NAPIER , referred to manner, and was ably assisted by Bro. G. Stubbs, of St. George's Chapel, thc Charity Committee. Windsor. Bro. J. M. H ARVEY read the 12th annual report of the Committee of the Suffolk Masonic Charity Association. The Committee thanked the brethren who had acted as Stewards, and those who had contributed to the Masonic PROVIN CIAL GRAND LODGE OF S UFFOLK. Institutions during the past year. Thc large amount sent by the brethren of thc province last year to the Benevolent Institution had doubtless affected The annual meeting of thc Prov. Grand Lodge of Suffolk was held at in some degree thc extent of the sums collected this. For the Benevolent Clare on Wednesday, the 19th ult., under the banner of the Royal Clarence Institution this year one Steward only went up, viz., Bro. J. George, of the Lodge, No. 1823. Mr. J. Rand kindly placed the Priory at the disposal of Stour Valley Lodge, whose list amounted to £79 16s. For the Girls' Insti- the entertaining lodge, and thc spacious refectory, decorated in a most tution there wcre four Stewards with lists amounting to X187 is., viz., Bros. tasteful manner , made an excellent lodge room. The members of the Pro- Capt. Cobbold (Doric), £b 6s. ; Rev. S. Maude (Virtue and Silence), vincial Grand Lod ge were hospitably received by the Royal Clarence Lodge, £21 ; J. George (Stour Valley), £70 ios. ; and Campbell Smith (the and all the J. arrangements for the meeting were highly satisfactory. There Abbey), £Sg 5s. For the Boys' Institution there were five Stewards with lists was a large attendance of the brethren. Amongst thc Prov. Grand Officers amounting to £235 7s. 6d., viz., Bros. T. Thwaitcs and George Turner present were— (Perfect Friendshi p), £78 15s. ; A. R. Trew (Prince of Wales), /70 ; T. Bros, the Rev. C.J. Martyn , P.G.C England Sic D.P.G.M. ; Hamon LeStrange , , , George (Stour Valley), .£64 is. ; and S. Carlton (Stour Valley) , ,£22 1 is. 6d., D.P.G.M. Norfolk ; G. Cornish , P.M. 1008, P.S.G.W. ; Rev. J. H. Pilkington , S.W. making a total to the three Institutions for the year of £504 4s. 6d. from 555, P.G. Chap.; Rev. L. D. Kenyon Stow, 376, P.G. Chap. ; N. Tracy, the lists of 10 Stewards. After referring P.M. , P.P.J.G.W., P.G. Secretary ; D. Alston , P.M. 1224, P.S.G.D. ; A. to thc success which had attended 376 the application of Suffolk candidates Boa, P.M. 1823, P.G.S. of W.; H. I . Wricht. P.M. 036, P.G.D. of C.; C. G. , the.Committee, in conclusion , im- pressed upon thc brethren the importance of forwarding Havell, P.G. Org. ; Fred. C. Atkinson , P.M. 376, P.A.G. Sec. ; A. F. Penraven , their votes to Bro. Harvey as early as possible. VV.M. 1 14, P.G. Stwd. ; P. W. Syer, 376, P.G. Tyler ; H. Vincent , P.M. 1873, P.P.G. Reg. ; R. W. Saul, P.M. 71, P.P.G.S.B. ; J. Russell, P.M. 71, P.P. Bro. A. J. G RIMWADE proposed the adoption of the report, and a vote G.S.B. ; W. J. Wilton , P.M. 71, P.P.G.S. of W.; Chas. Cooke, P.M. 1823 , of thanks to Bro. Harvey lor the admirable manner in which he had con- P.P.J.G.D.; C Sparke, P.M. 1592, P.P.J.G.D. ; H. C. Pratt, P.M. 1224, P.P. ducted thc case during the past year. S.G.W.; Chas. H. Downes, W.M. 2371, P.G. Stwd. ; Thos. B. Ardley, P.M. Bro. J. M. F RANKS seconded the motion , which was supported by the 1224, P.P.S.G.D. ; Thos. Stokoe, P.M. and Sec. 1873, P.P.G.P. ; las. Napier, D.P.G.M., and carried unanimously. P.M. 275, P.P.J.G.D.; G. Powell Price, P.M. 225, P.P.G.S.B. ; J. F. Hills , P.M. The D EPUTY P ROV . G RAND M ASTER , in his address to the brethren , '=24, P.P.J.G.W. ; J. B. Marchant , P.M. 1663, P.P.G. Stwd. ; J. M. Franks, having congratulated the province upon the advance which had been made P.M. P.P.J.G.D. ; Harris Hills P.M. Essex ; Rev. Barrington 376, , 1224, P.J.G.W. during the past year, referred to the loss which had been sustained b B. Syer, 1823, P.P.G.C ; L. I. Woodard , P.M. o/i6\ P.P.S.G.D .; I. Sedgwick , y the death of Bros. Abbott and Newton Garrett. For very many '823, P.G.C Eng. ; C. Norman , P.M. , P.P.S.G.W. ; C. S. Goodchild , years the latter J. 332 brother was a prominent fi gure at Prov. Grand Lod P.M. 1873, P.P.A.G.D.C ; M. Harvey, P.M. 6, P.P.J.G.W. ; A. J. Grim- ge, and he was sure they J. 93 all deepl regretted that he had wade, P.M. 332, P.P.S.G.W. ; Gen. Cecil Ives, P.M. 1823, P.P.S.G.W. ; B. H. y been removed from amongst them. Having Hurst, 1224, P.P.G.O. ; William Chapman , P.M. 1592 , P.P.S.G.D. ; VV. Inglis expressed the opinion that the suggestion contained in the report oi the Marorr, P.M. 1224, P.P.S.G.W. ; and a large number of representatives of lodges Board of General Purposes, that a Charity jewel should be presented by the m the province and visitors. province to those brethren who qualified for it, was well worthy of considera- In the absence of thc Prov. Grand Master, Lord Henniker, the Prov. tion , the D.P.G.M. again alluded to the much regretted absence of Lord Grand Lodge was presided over by the D.P.G.M., Bro. the Rev. C. J. Hennikcr; and then went on to speak of his own position in relation to the Martyn ; Bro. A. J. Grimwadc acted as D.P.G.M., and Bro. J. M. Harvey province. Now that he had removed to a distant part of the country, he •'s P.J.G.W. could not help feeling that he could not undertake the duties of the office Before proceeding with the business of the meeting, thc D EPUTY PROV . which thc P.G.M. had kindly conferred upon him with so much satisfaction G RAND MASTER expressed his great regret that Lord Henniker was unable and pleasure as he had done in the past, and he sometimes hoped that to be with them. He had written to say that as he was suffering from a before long some other brother would be appointed to the office. At the severe attack of gout his medical man had absolutely forbidden him to be same time, as long as it was thc P.G.M.'s pleasure to appoint him , and so Present. Thc brethren would also, he was sure, be sorry to hear of the illness long as it was the wish of the brethre n that he should occupy that position , he °l Lady Henniker, and they would join him in thc expression of the hope should be onl y too pleased to continue in the position he now held. lhat both might speedily be restored to health. The Prov. Grand Secretary, Bro. T RACY , proposed a vote of thanks to The P.G. Secretary, Bro. T RACY , announced letters of apology from Mr. Rand, who had so kindl y placed the Priory at the disposal of the Prov. V fa Drel: including the P.G.M. and Grand Lodge, and also to the rector of Clare for allowing them the use of h o .' 'lrcn wno werc ""able to be present , ''¦P .G.M. of Cambridgeshire and thc P.G. Secretaries ot Cambridgeshire, thc church. ''•ssex , and Norfolk. Bro. thc Rev. B. B. S YER seconded thc motion , which was carried Bio. Genera l I VES said he had been requested by thc Prov. Grand Master unanimously. I'f I'-ssex , Lord Brooke, to express his very great regret that, owing to thc Thc brethren then marched in procession to the parish church of St. ["'less of his father, the Earl of Warwick, he was unable to be present, as Peter and Paul , where a special chora l service was conducted. The Long "e hoped and fully intended to be. Melford choir rendered the musical portion of the service with admirable effect. They were assisted by Mr. G..VV. Robson , a very fine tenor, and After the ceremony of consecration , Bro. C. D. Hill Drury, P.S.G.W. Mr. W. Butcher (bass). ably installed Bro. F. H. Bennett, P.P.J.G.D., in the chair of K.S. as the An excellent and appropriate sermon was delivered by the Prov. Grand first W.M. of the Clarence Lodge. Bro. Bennett then appointed and in- Chaplain , Bro. the Rev. G. H ODGES, from the text rst Chronicles xxii., vested his officers as follows : Bros. R. W. Simpson, P.P.J.G.D., I.P.M. - 2 verse. J. Suggitt , S.W. ; John Wood, J.W,.; W. P. Oldfield , Treas. ; T ' On returning to the lodge room the D.P.G.M. proposed a vote of thanks McCarthy, Sec. ; John Wiley, S.D. ; T. W. Stockal , J.D. ; A. H. to the Prov. Grand Chaplain for his eloquent and appropriate sermon. Phelps, I.G. ; and J. T. Garth and W. G. Passman, Stwds. The Provincial Grand Lodge was then closed , and the brethren On the motion of the W ORSHIPFUL M ASTER , the. Prov . Grand Master adjourned to the Half Moon Hotel, where an admirably served banquet and the Deputy Prov. Grand Master were elected first hon. members of the was partaken of. The D.P.G.M. presided, and proposed the customary new lodge. loyal and Masonic toasts. The PROV. G RAND M ASTER congratulated the brethren on the founda- Bros. Dr. SEDGWICK and H AMON LE STRANGE responded on behal f of tion of the lodge, and expressed his great satisfaction at the manner in which " The Grand Officers. " the solemn ceremony of consecration had been carried out. The.D.P.G.M., in eulogistic terms, proposed " The Health of the Prov. The D EPUTY PROV. G RAND MASTER referred to his old connection with Gran d Master, the Right Hon. Lord Henniker." F reemasonry in the Hartlepools, and the pleasure it gave him to notice this Bro. General CECIL IVES proposed "The V.W.D.P.G.M., Bro. the further extension of the Craft. Rev. C- J. Martyn ," a toast which was received with the greatest possible The W ORSHIPFUL MASTER expressed his thanks to those brethren who enthusiasm. (like himself , it may be mentioned) had given furniture, insi gnia, and Bro. the Rev, C. J . M ARTYN, in response, referred to the great kindness ornaments to the lodge. he had always received from the brethren in Suffolk, and although he felt that The lodge was then closed, and subsequently a largely-attended banquet he was unable now that he was living some 200 miles from the province to was held in the dining hall. discharge his duties as satisfactorily as he should like to, as circumstances might render it necessary that he should hold the office for some little time he should be happy to be at their service as long as he possibly could. In PROVINCIAL GRAND MARK LODGE OF conclusion, he proposed " The Prov. Grand Officers, Present and Past." NORTHUMBERLANDAND DUREAM. Bro. R. B. W RIGHTSON, P.J.G.W., responded for the Present Officers , and Bro. N.TRACY, P.P.J.G.W., and Bro. Gen. C ECIL IVES, P.P.S.G.W., The annual meeting of the above Provincial Grand Mark Lodge was for the Past Officers. held on Monday, the 31st ult., in the Masonic Hall, West Hartlepool . The Bro. C. H. VINCENT proposed " The Masonic Charities," for which Prov. Grand Master , Bro. the Rev. Canon Tristram, D.D., presided , and Bro. A. T. G RIMWADE responded in an admirable and practical speech. was supported by— Visiting Brethren " for whom Bros. The D.P.G.M. proposed " The , Bros. R. B. Reed, P.G.S.B. England, D.P.G.M. ; C. F. Matier, P.G.W. England, HAMON LE STRANGE , Colonel H ERBERT, and the Rev. J. G. POWELL G. Sec. ; Sir Matthew White Ridley, Bart., M.P., W.M. 346, J.G.W. England ; responded. A. B. Cook, P.G.M. Middlesex ; C. D. Hill Drury, P.S.G.W. ; Hans B. Olsen, Bro. H AMON LE STRANGE proposed " The W.M. and the Secretary of P.J.G.W. ; C. S. Lane, P.P.S.G.W., P.G.D. England ; Rev. Canon Kynaston, the Royal Clarence Lodge," and referred to the great exertions Bro. P.G.C. Eng land ; T. Purvis, P.G.T., P.G.D. England ; J. D. Todd , P.G.M.O. ; Stokoe had made to ensure the success of the meeting. J. Heppell, P.S.G.O. ; H. Lamb, P.G.R. of M.; C. B. Ford , P.G. Sec ; W. Bro. BARDWELL, in response, said as soon as it was known that the Richardson , P.S.G.D., acting, P.G.D.C ; E. Hudson, P.P.S.G.W. ; F. S. Provincial Grand Lodge would meet at Clare the Royal Clarence Lodge Cowper, P.G. Std. Br. ; J. H. Bentham, P.G.S.B. ; Jacob Barker, P.G.O. ; R. determined to give the brethren a right hearty welcome. Wilson , Dr. S. Gourley, R. B. Harpley, Thomas Bell, J. Sinclair, W. Davidson, Bro. T. STOKOE also responded , and acknowledged the indebtedness John S. B. Bel l , G. Carter, J. C. Moor, W. M. Lyon, R. S. Benson, Rev. R. of the lodge to Bro. Col. Herbert , who had kindly lent them the whole of Coulton , W. Atkinson, J. W. Woodall, P.P.G.M. North and East Yorkshire ; and the drapery and carpets for the lod ge room. other P.P.G. Officers. ' The remaining toasts were " The Worshipful Masters of Lodges in the The P.G.M., Bro. the Rev. Canon TRISTRAM, in addressing thc Prov. Province," and the Tyler's toast. Grand Lodge, commented upon the steady and prosperous growth of Mark Masonry in the province. He subsequently expressed his pleasure at re- appointing Bro. R. B. Reed as his Deputy, and the great honour it gave CONSEGRATION OF TEE CLARENCE LODGE, him to appoint Bro. Sir Matthew White Ridley, Bart., M.P., as Senior Grand Warden of the year. He was greatly pleased that Sir Matthew had No. 2462, AT WEST EARTLEPOOL. done them the honour to attend on that occasion amid his very many public and other duties. On Tuesday, the 25th ult., there was a large gathering of brethren at The Committee of General Purposes recommended that next year, on the new Masonic buildings in Hart-road, West Hartlepool, to assist at the the completion of 21 years' service as P.G.M. by Bro. the Rey. Canon interesting, important, and impressive function of consecrating a new lodge. Tristram, the annual meeting should be held at Newcastle, a recommenda- Thc brethren of the Hartlepools thought there was a necessity for another tion thc P.G.M. had pleasure in complying with. lodge, and therefore it was that a number of them petitioned H.R.H. thc The following were appointed the other Provincial Grand Officers for Prince of Wales, K.G., Most Worshipful Grand Master of England, for a the year : foundation charter, the petitioners including, amongst others, Bro. F". H. Bro. S. B. Bell ...... Prov. J.G.W. Bennett (St. Helen and Stranton Lodges), W.M. designate ; Bro. R. W. J. „ ). Newby-Taylor ...... Prov. G.M.O. Simpson (Stranton Lodge), I.P.M. desi gnate ; Bro. John Suggitt , S.W. ,, A. Armstrong ...... Prov. S.G.O. designate ; Bro. John Wood , J.W. designate ; and several other brethren. J. T. F. Pearce ...... Prov. J.G.O. The petition was endorsed by the Stranton Lodge, and a charter was granted „ Rev. A. F. Sim ...... Prov. G. Chap. by his Royal Highness the Most Worshipful Grand Master. The ceremony, ,, T. Purvis (re-elected) ...... Prov. G. Treas. which was performed b Bro. Sir Hedworth Williamson , Prov. Grand „ y George Robson ...... Prov. G.R. of M. Master of Durham, was the consummation , then , of the wishes of Bro. „ C. B. Ford (re-appointed) ...... Prov. G. Sec. Bennett, his petitioning coadjutors , and other local brethren. ,, F. S. Cowper ...... Prov. S.G.D. It was fitting that thc new lodge should be housed in a new and more ,, commodious building than the brethren of West Hartlepool have hitherto „ C. E. Moore ...... Prov.J.G.D. Thomas Dunning ...... Prov. G.D.C. occupied. The progress which thc Craft is making in West Hartlepool ,, Prov. G.I. of W. emboldened the brethren , almost a twelvemonth ago, to venture on thc „ S. Bousfield...... T. R. Short...... Prov. G.S.B. erection of a new building which would more adequately serve the prime „ W. Barlow ...... Prov. G. Std. Br. purpose of Freemasonry, and also , in a subsidiary sense, serve their social „ purposes. These desires have been well achieved , for a very handsome „ J. E. R. Hurworth ...... Prov. G. Org. S. M. Harris ...... Prov. G.I.G. building has been erected by a company of brethren on a good site at thc „ junction of Hart-road and Laudcr-street. The edifice has been designed „ J. Appleyard ...... Prov. G. Tyler. and carried out with every regard to Masonic requirements, and will be Bros. J. S. Bell, F. S. Cordcr, C. S. Lane, and W. Brown were appointed extremely convenient to the brethren in supplying them with commodious the Committee of General Purposes, and Bros. Seymour Bell and J. C lod ge and club rooms. The building is well and tastefully furnished , and Moor were appointed Auditors. the lodge room furniture, with insignia, &c, given by generous brethren of The meeting afterwards terminated , and in the evening the banquet was the Craft, are of a particularly handsome character. held at the Royal Hotel, under the presidency of Bro. the Rev. Canon At the head of the day's ceremonial, of course, was Sir Hedworth Tristram, D.D. Williamson , P.G.M., than whom no one takes a more abiding interest in Freemasonry, who is held in the highest esteem amongst the brethren. The other Prov. Grand Officers present were : FREEMASONRY AND TEE ARMY. Bros, the Rev. Canon Tristram, D. Prov. G.M. ; B. Boulton. Acting D.P.G.M. ; The connection between the Army and Freemasonry has been a long ami Hill Drury, S.W. ; W. R. Staveley, J.W. ; Rev. V.'. Gore-Browne and Rev. close one, a relationship honourable in every respect. Alfred Boot, Chaps. ; R. Hudson, Sec. ; C. J. Seamen, S.D. ; J. W. Chater, The first record wc have of a soldier Mason , apart , of course, from the J.D. ; D..Camero n , J.D. ; S. Wilkinson , Supt. of Wks. ; Thomas Dunn , D.C. ; Knight Templars, is found in thc diary of Elias Ashmole, in which the D.D.C. ; T. Banks A.D.C. ; W. C. Barron , S.B. ; W. Richardson W. Barlow , , , entries extend from the year 16 to 1687, and curiously enough this is the Std. Br. ; R. Pattison , Asst. Sec ; G. B. Hall , Purst. ; T. Grieve, Tyler; 33 J. very earliest printed record (the diary was printed in there is of the .Mark Scott P.P.J.G.W. North and East Yorkshire ; S. Read, and G. W. Hudson. 1717) , existence of Speculative Masonry. Thc entry above referred to runs as The following Past Provincial Grand Officers of Durham were also on follows and is dated 1646 : F" the dais : Bros. J. VV. Cameron, Cecil . de Pledge, Edward Hudson, J. " October 16, 4 hours 30 minutes post merid. I was made a Freemason H. Jackson , Metcalfe, Tate , Carter, Mayson , J. C. Moor, J. Stonehouse, at Warrington in Lancashire, with Colonel Henry Mainwaring of Karticbani M. Harrison , A. Farmer, Nixey, and others. in Cheshire." Bro. the Rev. Canon Tristram was unavoidably unable to be present at We have to come to thc last century before we have undoubted record oj the earlier part of thc ceremony, and his place was taken by Bro. B. a soldier Mason. This was a Captain Joseph Elliot, who was the lirst Gran" Boulton. Warden of the first Grand Lodge of England, in 1717, Mr. Anthony Saycr There was a large assemblage of Past Masters and Master Masons fro m being the first Grand Master. .all parts of the province, a number from thc North and East Yorkshire in 1729 a dispensation was granted to Captain Ralph Farwinter >'lS and Northumberland Provinces, and a few brethren , sojourners in the town , Prov. G.M. of East India in Bengal. He returned to lingland in '73 1 ' from more distant lodges. and we find him attending Grand Lodge as Prov. G.M. of India. Provincial Grand Lodge was opened , the P.G.M. being saluted in After this date soldiers came fast and thick. It is not long before «'c Masonic form. Then proceeded the ceremony of consecration , which occu- find thc interest thc Army took in F'rcemasonry by the formation of rcf!'" .pied some considerable time, being ably done by the Acting Provincial mental and military lodges, but even before this we find them carrying l"e Grand Officers, and was of a most impressive character, music finely English system of Freemasonry abroad. rendered by the choir lending additional imprcssiveness to the occasion. The fi rst lodge warranted out of England was founded and met at t',e French Arms, St. Bernard's-strcet in Madrid, in 172S. It is probable this after the battle of Vittoria , was in the possession of Lodge St. Mathalan , was founded by English soldiers. Tullich-in-Mar (it had been presented to that lodge on the 30th June, The second was a military lodge in Gibraltar , called the Gibraltar Lodge, 1823.— I 1" .), and the Grand Lodge being of op inion that no brother or the warrant of which bears date November, 1728. body of brethren had a ri ght to retain unauthorised possession of the The first regimental lod ge recorded was in the v th Regiment of Foot property of a brother Mason , directed St. Mathalan 's Lodge to be com- (Honywood s Regiment), which was warranted in September, 1755, but docs municated with about restoring thc said di ploma to its legitimate owner. not appear in the registers after 175 6. Another lodge was formed in this After some correspondence it was transmitted to the Grand Lodge, and regiment , called the Albuera Lod ge , in May, 1S1S , but was erased in 1S24. exhibited to the members thereof at this communication , when the Most This regiment is now the 1st battalion of the Duke of Cambridge's Own Worshi p ful the Grand M ister directed that it should be returned to Marshal Middlesex Regiment , and is stationed at Ouetta. Soul' through the Marquess of Normandy, the British Ambassador at The next lodge was in the 37th (Genera l Stuart 's) Regiment , and was Paris, and the Marshal's letter of acknowled gment transmitted to the warranted in 1756 , but disappears from the registers in 1775. This regi- Lod ge St. Mathalan , Tullich-in-Mar, for preservation in its archives, as a ment is now thc 2nd Battalion of thc Cheshire Regiment , and has since had far more valuable memorial of a distinguished brother than the possession two lodges in it, viz., in 1844, called thc North Hants Lodge, which was of his di ploma could be. (The illustrious and gallant Marshal died in a erased in 1862. few da}'S after the di ploma was presented to him.—E.) " The 1411-1^Reg iment of Foot (now the Princp of Wales's Own West H. E. Lieut.-General Lord Frederick Fitz Clarence, G.C.H., who was Yorkshire) has had four lodges in it , the last of which was warranted in Grand Master of Scotland in 1841 and 1S42 , afterwards became Com- 1S46 , called the Lodge of Integrity. It no longer appears on thc roll. mander-in-Chief of the Bombay Presidency, and died at Purandhar on In the 52nd Regiment there appear to have been at different 'times four 311th October, 1834, whilst holding- that appointment. lodges. The first was warranted in 17G2 , when thc regiment was .in Canada , To come down to more recent times, we find our late Commander-in- and was erased in 1813. The 2nd Battalion obtained a warrant for a lod ge Chief , H.E. Lord Roberts, V.C., was made a Mason in Khyber Lodge, No, in 1S01 at Ashford , in Kent. We again find the 52nd Regiment of Foot 563, and was Master of the lodge in 1S55. with a warrant dated 1797, which lapsed about 1802 , but this warrant seems In other ways members of the Arm)' have particularl y distinguished to have been transferred to the Sjth Regiment during this period. The themselves as Masons. Wc may mention the late Grand Sec , Col. transfer of warrants in those days was very common , and there does not Shadwell Clerke, General Sir Charles Warren , and last, but by no means seem to be anything unreasonable in this instance, as, of course , the former least , that eminent Masonic writer, Robert Freke Gould , who is possibly warrant was at the time still in force. The last warrant: granted to this the best informed Mason in the world, and who was for a long time in the regiment was in 1S30, the lod ge being erased in 1S62. Army before he practised as a barrister.—India n Masonic Review. In all , there have been some 150 or more purely regimental lod ges. We kijow that these regimental lodges spread Masonry over the whole face of the globe. There are numerous records of their working in the MASONIC CEREMONIES AT NEWCASTLE. States of America, Canada , the Peninsular, and in Asia, and , although they should not have done so, there can be little doubt that they did very Our excellent friends in Northumberland extensively initiate into Masonry outsiders, thus spreading the Craft in have been enjoying quite a Masonic week in Newcastle-upon-T actually unforeseen manner. yne. Space not allowing us to give in detail all the proceedings, we can but give a brief resume. The business The result of this spread was thc establishment of local lodges , and these commenced on Thursday, the have continued to so grow and increase that the reason for the existence of 27th ult., at 3.30 p.m., with a meeting of the R oya l Kent Preceptory of Kni hts Templar, when the Degree was con- regimental lod ges gradually died away and so did the lodges. But althoug h g ferred on candidates , and other regular business transacted. regimental lod ges disappeared , the connection between the Army and Free- masonry was in no way shaken , and in India we find the Army is the most At 5.43 the Provincial Priory was opened by the Eminent Provincial important element in our midst. Sub-Prior , Sir Knight John James Wilkes, who notified to thc sir knights Space will not allow me to mention more than a few of the most eminent that they had been summoned for the purpose of installing Sir Knight the soldiers who have belonged to the Craft , and one or two of thc curious Rev. Canon Henry Baker Tristram , D.D., as the Very Eminent Provincial incidents connected with Freemasonry and the Army. Prior , and that he was very pleased to announce that Sir Knight the Right The mo-t celebrated battle of the century was fought between Bros. Hon. the Earl of Euston , V. Eminent Great Sub-Prior , who had come down Wellington and Napoleon , and the English Constitution won. The follow- specially from London, would conduct the ceremony. Lord Euston , who ing curious incident at the battle of Waterloo is taken fro m the " Boston was accompanied by the following distinguished officers of the Order : Sir ' Magazine " Knig ht General Hay, G. Vice-Chancellor; C. F. Matier, P.G.B.B. ; Freemasons of more than 30 years ago, headed " Masons at 1 Waterloo," About 50 Frenchmen , the heroic wreck of a square of two Col. A. B. Cook , G. Constable; I^ugcnc Monteuuis, G.S.B.; and Luke regiments which had been almost exterminated by a considerable force of Galloway, G. Marshal. Sir Kni g ht Dr. Cockburn Balfour, P.P., then the enemy, perceiving it would be impossible to effect a retreat , they deter- entered thc preceptory, and was received with thc usual honours. The mined to lay 'down1 their arms, but lhc : allies continued to lire on them. The Rev. II. B. Tristram , D.D., F.R.S., and Canon of Durham, was then duly French now felt that onl y a miracle could save them. Just then thc installed and proclaimed as Provincial Priors of Northumberland, Durham, Lieutenant in command was suddenly inspired with the thought that such a and Bcrwick-on-Tweed. miracle might be achieved by Masonry. Advancing from the ranks, he The banquet , which was very numerously attended, was given in the made the mystical appeal. Two Hanoverian officers perceived , him and lower room ot the Hall , Map lc-slrcct. ordered the firing to cease without wailing to consult their superior olliccr. On Friday, the .'Sin ultimo , at 11 a.m., Lord Euston , as thc head of the Having provided for the safety of thc prisoners, they reported themselves Allied Degrees, attended at the Masonic Hall , Maple-street, for ihe pur- pose of consecrating to their Genera l for this breach of military disci pline, lie , however, being the Royal Kent Council for Northumberland and also a Freemason , far from inflicting any punishment , commended them for Durham ; he was assisied by Bros. A. B. Cook , as S.W. ; Balfour Cock- their generous conduct. burn , as J.W. ; and C. F. Matier , as D.C. Thc council having been duly 1 he tale of the return by thc enemy of the box of Masonic regalia on consecrated , Bros. Usher, Bentham , and Wilkes were appointed principal the field will bear repetition . We quote from thc Indian Freomisim' s ollicers. Friend of February , 1.803 : l'he brethren then retired for luncheon , and at 3.0 p.m. the Right Hon. " The 6th Dragoon Guards, after a severe engagement in the Peninsular, the Earl of Euston , as Chief 01 the Order and M.P. Grand Master of lost its baggage, among which was thc chest containing the lod ge furniture , Cryptic Masonry, proceeded to consecrate the Royal Kent Council of Royal jewels, Ike. The commander of the capturing party, when he saw the and Select Masters, assisted by Bros. A. B. Cook , as Deputy Grand Master ; Masonic emblems on thc chest , immediately sent lor one ot the prisoners , Baltour Cockburn , as Grand Princi pal Conductor of the Works ; and C. and demanded thc meaning of the marks, which the soldier , as far as was Fitzgerald Matier , as G. Marshal. The council being dul y consecrated, prudent , explained. The French olliccr , on finding the chest belonged to a Bro. Carman was dul y installed as T.l.M. ; Bro. W. Davidson , as Deputy; Freemason 's lodge, directed it to be returned to thc English regiment with and Bro. Seymour Bell , as Princi pal Conductor of the Works, this portion a flag of truce, and a guard of honour , forwarding at thc same time a 1 Iter, ol the ceremony being most ably performed by the indefatigable and stating that , although not a Freemason himself , he respected thc Society, learned Bio. C. Fitzgerald Matier. and that his brother officers would never forgive him if he did not treat the Much as had been done this day the Provincial Grand Master for misfortunes of their Masonic brethren with consideration." Northamptonshire seized the opportunity of being at Newcastle to pay a tr.iternal visit , accompanied by the other distinguished Masons who had If in those days regiments reall did go on expeditions, and even into y assisted him in the previous ceremony dc Loraine No. action , with a box of working tools and regalia , it speaks well for the to the Lodge , 541, Bro. T. F. Schnitzer , W.M. liberalty of thc authorities in the matter of transport—or it may have been that the military men of those days were keener Masons than those of to- 1 his lodge was opened at the Grand Assembly Rooms, Barras Bridge, day, and some one may have given up his Solb tent that peace, love , and and punctually at 6.15. Bro. Lord Euston and his party presented them- harmony might be represented on the battle-field , which would, perhaps, selves for admission , and were received with due honours. The First Degree was worked in a most admirable manner. supp ly its own emblems of mortality. At thc banquet , which followed Thc era of regimental lod ges is generally supposed to run with thc , existence of thc Alhol Grand Lodge, but though this is thc case , there does Bro. Lord E USTON took thc opportunity of paying a most graceful and not appear to be any reason to suppose that it was entirel y occasioned by well deserved comp liment to Bro. Schnitzer on the excellent working of his the existence of that Grand Lodge. lod ge, and , further , of expressing to him not merely his own thanks, but the Whether regimental lod ges or military lodges did good or harm is nut thanks of the distinguished brethren who had accompanied him from recorded , unless the record lies in the secret archives of the War Ollicc. It London , lor the excellent arrangements and the generous hospitality which 's certain there is nothing in Masonic literature which gives any informa- had been tendered to them , and which had rendered this, their visit to tion on the point , but it is not an unreasonable conclusion to draw that Newcastle, an epoch in their Masonic life never to be forgotten. Certainly they have ceased , because the reason for their existence has ceased ;dsn. the Craft at Newcastle possess in Bro. Schnitzcr a most zealous, energetic It is believed that one military lodge, originally thc 4th Battalion Royal and accomplished brother. Artillery, at Cjuebec still works under ,1 warrant granted in 1781. It On Saturday, the 29th till., at 11 a.m., Lord Euston was again at work at the continued on the Grand Lodge of England register till 1870 , and then Freemasons' Hall , Maple-street, and this time it was for the purpose of severed its connection , and now works under another Grand Lodge, probably consecrating a conclave and the constitution of the Division of Northumber- that of Canada. land , Durham , and lierwitk-on- 1' iveed of Knights of Rome and Red Cross K.II.S. and K.S.I. Wellington is believed to have been initiated 111 1 790 in Lodge 49^ of Constantino , and is known to have been a subscriber to it in 1 795. 'l'he ceremony of consecration Having been admirably earned out by the Napoleon is said to have-been made a Mason in June, 179 S, at Malta. In Most Pui.ss.-int Soverei gn the head of the Order, Lord Euston , Sir Knights '•i<'4 he appointed his brother Josep h G.M. of the Grand Orient , and undci A. B. Cook acting as Prelate ; Balfour Cockburn as ist General ; and C. his regime French Freemasonry flourished and was protected. F. Matier as I), ol C, Sir Kni ght Matier proceeded to instal Sir Knig ht l'he following extract with reference to Marshal Soull is taken from Seymour Bell as Sovereign ol tnis the Royal Kent. Conclave, and Sii ' Laurie's History of Freemasonry and Grand Lodge of Scotland " : Kni ght Carman as Faisebius. "It having been broug ht under the notice of the Grand Lodge on This being done , .Sir Kni ght John James Wilkes was duly obli gated as Slli August , 1S50 , that the Masonic di ploma of Marshal Souk, which had Intendant-Geiieral of the Division , and having appointed his olhccrs , the "ecu found on 21st June, 1S13, amongst that gallant Marshal's baggage conclave was closed. PHOENIX FIRE OFFIC E. /^ REAT WESTE RN RAILWAY. SUMMER SERVICE OF TRAINS TO SCOTLAND BY THE WEST COAST (L. & N.W. & CAL. RYS 19, LOMBARD ST., & 57, CHARING CROSS , ) ROYAL MAIL ROUTE. LONDON —Established 17S2. U NTIL F URTHER NOTICE l.o\.Ksr Current Rates I Assured free of all Liability ' will leave PADDING- 1 Liberal and Prompt Settlements 1 Electric Lighting Rules supp lied SPECIAL FAST EXCURSIONS ADDITIONAL AND ACCELERATED EXPRE SS TON STATION as under : VV. C. MACDONALD , > |oint SERVICE FROM LONDON TO ABERDEEN AND F. B. MACUONALD . S Secretaries. EVERY FRIDAY NIGH T. atio.ro p.m. for EXETER , THE DEESIDE , 'THE HIGHLAND RAILW AY Dawlish , Tei gnmouth , PLYMOUTH , Newquay, Truro , AND THE CALLANDER & OBAN LINE. Penzance for S 10 or ACCIDENT INSURANCE COM- Falmouth , St. Ives, , &c, 3, , , 15, 17 days. PANY, LIMITED. NEW CORRIDOR TRAINS , with REFRESH MENT EVERY SATURDAY , at 7.55 a.m., for Weston-Suner- and DINING CARS attached both for First atid 10, ST. SWITHIN'S LANE, LONDON , E.C. Mare , Minehead , ILFRACOMBE , Barnstap le, EXETER , Third Class Passengers between LONDON and GLASGO W . General Accidents. I Personal Inj uries. Dawlish , Tei gnmouth , TORQUAY , Dartmouth , PLY- Railway Accidents. I Deaths by Accident. MOUTH , Newquay, Truro , Falmouth , St. Ives, Penzance , Prospectuses and every information forwarded Post &c , for 3, S, 10, 15, or 17 days. T ONDON & NORTH-WEST ERN AND CALEDONIAN RAILW AYS. Free on app lication to the M ANAGER . 9.10 a.m. for NEWBURY , Marlboroug h, DEVIZES , l—i —The following TROWBRIDGE , Frome , Shepton Mallet , WELLS , &c, ADDITIONAL and ACCELERATED TRAIN SERVIC E for 3, 10, or 17 days. is now in operation. First and Third Class by all PRIZE MEDALS. Trains. FIRST 12.5 p.m. for CLEVEDON , Brid gwater , TAUNTON , Adelaide Jubilee Exhibition , 188 Sydney Cen- WEEK DAYS. 7; Minehead , BARNSTAPLE , Wellington (Som.), TIVER- tenary Exhibition , 1SS8. TON , &c , for 3, io, or 17 days. A , Leave a.m. ;i.m . a.m. a.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. (,cht^ . MASONS' CERTIFICATES , &c , 12.35 p.m. for YEOVIL , Dorchester , WEYMOUTH , London (Knsion ) IU5 7.1.1 10. u lu.au n 7.30 8. u 8.M U. 0 10. 0 l£ 0 &c , for 3, 10, or 17 days; and also for GUERNSEY and K.linliiinrh(rr.st) D-v, r,.no o..-i<> 7.10 io.r.r , »£ g§ o.ao — 8.55 12 « FRAMED TO ANV DESIGN. JERSEY , to return as per pamphlets. (llas|;ow(CVn (ral) 3.1' 0. II li.t'i MS 10.13 '¦? ¦ r-S — 0.10 !U8 i« 'S (Itrenwk li.SS' ".I'll 7.H U.M 12. II " " WESTON-SU PER-MARE EXETER ... — 7.« I0.MS in H. MORELL , 1 .55 p.m. for , , (lom-ock I..3U 7.31 7.f,u in. -J I'-M.'i — — — 7» ,v, lo.M? I y, Dawlish , Teignmouth , TOR QUAY , Dartmouth , PLY- Oban s.ls — — — — — tl.'S 12.M3 — l.Tm — — 10.13 a. r, 7.5" 7.50 u.nj — a. ' 0 o.' !u Manufacturer and Importer of all kinds of Fie u ' Frame and llallaler — — — - !l. l"i ».4S 0. 13 IMS — l.' ji, _ Decorative Mouldings (Two Million feet always in stock). Every Tickets and pamphlets can be obtained at the Company ' s Inverness— Exportation. Illustrated Book of rirt Aberdeen — — — — S.io 1.3.3 t.:r» n.v, — to./ r, retiutwte for the Trade and stations , and the usual receiving oflices. — Pattern *. 85 pages 4to demy, revised for 1891, post free for three n.nnv afnmn * HY. LAMBERT , General Manager. The 7.30 p.m. Express from Euston to Perth will run from July iSth to August nth inclusive (Saturday and T RLRGRAPHIC A DDRESS —R AISMTRY , LONDON . Sunday nights excepted). The Highland Company will take this /-^ REAT NORTHERN RAILWAY. Train forward speciall y from Perth in advance of the Mail , EADE'S GOUT & RHEUMATIC so as to reachjnverness at 10.40 a.m. PILLS. HOLIDAY TRIPS FROM LONDON. * On Saturday nights the S.50, 9, and 10 p.m. Trai ns from Euston do not convey passengers to stations mar ked* SUFFERED AGONY FOR 30 YEARS. (Sunday mornings in Scotland). To MANCHESTER , Sunday Night, August 6, for two f Arrives at Inverness at 1.30 p.m. on Sundays. EAD E' S PILLS . 30, Randall-street , days , from Moorgate , 10.30 a.m.; Aldersgate , 10.32; - Bridge-road , ' Farnngdon , 10.34; King 's Cross (G.N.), 12.5 ; Finsbury S—Saturdays only. EADE'S PILLS . Battersea , S.W. Park , 12.10. Returning Tuesday, August S, at 6 p.m. A—The S p.m. HIGHLAND EXPRESS and the 12 J anuary 2;th , 1S92. Third class return fare , ios. EADE'S PILLS. Dear Sir , —I feel it my duty to write Night Train will run EVERY NIGHT (except Saturd ays). and give you great praise for introducing To St. ALBANS , WHEATHAMPSTEAD , HARPEN- The S p.m. Express will be run speciall y on Saturday, such a valuable medicine as your Gout Pills. DEN , LUTON , DUNSTABLE , H1TCHIN , ROYSTON , August 5th . CAMBRIDGE , and Biggleswade. Bank Holiday, August HAVING SUFFERED UNTOLD AGONY FOR THIRTY 7, for one day. On Saturdays passengers by the 10.30 a.m. and 2 p.m; YEARS , Trains from London are not conveyed beyond Perth by the To SKEGNESS , August 5. 7, S, 12, 14, 19, 21 , 2G. and Hi hland Railway, I can truly say I have never had anything to relieve my g and only as far as Aberdeen by the 2S, and to SUTTON-ON-SEA and MftBLElHORPE , Caledonian Railway. pain (and it is pain indeed)to so quickly August 5, 7, and 19, from Moorgate , 6.37 a.m.; Aiders- as^our Pills. 1 used lay in bed for Carriages with lavatory accommodation are run on thc GOUT. gate , 6.39 ; Farringdon , 6.41 ; King 's Cross (G.N.), 7 o two or three months at a time , but now Holloway, 7.0 ; Finsbury Park , 7.5. Return fare third class princi pal Express 'Trains between London and Scotla nd , RHEUMATISM. 1 not onl y get relief in a lew hours, but 4s. 6d. Passengers by the Saturday trains may also return without extra charge. am able to get to work in less than a on the Monday or Tuesday following, at slightl y higher Improved sleep ing saloons, accompanied by an attendant' GOUT. week.—Yours trul y, fares. are run on the Night Train? between . London , Edinburgh ) VV. L ITTLE J OHN . Glasgow , Greenock , Stranraer ,. Perth , and Aberdeen- RHEUMATISM. Mr. G. Fade. To SHERINGHAM , CROMER (Beach), and YAR- MOUTH (Beach), August 14, for one day, from Extra charge , 5s. for each berth. EADE'S GOUT & RHEUMATIC PILLS. Kin g's Cross (G.N.), G.20 a.m. ; Finsbury Park , G.25. A SPECIAL TRAIN will leave EUSTO N (Saturdays and Returning from Yarmouth, G p.m.; Cromer , G.55 ; Sundays excepted) at 6.20 p.m. from 10th July to 1 ith Prepared onl y by Sheringham , 7.5. Third class return fare , 5s. August inclusive , for the conveyance of horses and private G EORGE EADE , , Goswell Road , London , E.C. ; and carriages only, to all of Scotland. A special carriage 7; To St. ALBANS , WHEATHAMPSTEAD , [and HAR- parts Sold by all Chemists in Bottles , is. lid., and 2s. gd. for the conveyance of dogs will be attached to this train. PENDEN. Every Saturda y Afternoon from Moorgate , 2.15 ; Aldersgate , 2.17; Farringdon , 2.19; King 's Cross Additional trains from Birmin gham , Liverpool , Manches- EADE'S GOUT & RHEUMATIC PILLS. (G.N.), 2.40 ; Finsbur y Park , 2.45. ter , and other towns will connect with the above trains , For further particul ars see the Companies ' Time Bills. FOX 'S COUGH AND VOICE For further particulars see bills to be obtained at DR. Company ' s Stations , and Town Parcels Receiving Offices ; FRED. HARRISON , WAl' EKS. of SWAN & L EACH , 3, Charin g Cross , and 32, Piccadill y Gen. Manager L. & N.W. Railway. Circus; at the Army and Navy Stores , 105, Victoria-street , The Great Remedy for S.W. ; and of ILLIAM HITELEY ' JAMES THOMPSON , W W , 151 , Queen~ s-road , COUG HS, C OLDS ,B KOS cm 11 S. I.VII . I ' ENZA , H OARSENESS , Bayswater. Gen. Manager Caledonian Railway. Loss 01' V OICE , HENRY OAKLEY , General Manager. J ul y, 1S03. And all Affections of thc Chest and Lungs , King 's Cross , August , 1S9J. Being prepa red from Fruits and Herbs onl y, may be taken LONDON & NORTH-WESTERN with perltct safety by old and young. NOTICE OF REMOVAL. RAILWAY.

D R . FOX 'S COUGH & VOICE WAFERS TTEPBURN AND COCKS , SUMMER EXCURSIONS. -A FO RT NIGHT IN Are Sold everywhere , in tins is. 1 id. each , by Chemists IRELAND. and M .dicine Vcndurs . Sole Proprietor , DEED, CASH BOX , WROUGHT IRON FRAME AND | OV-OUGli U.ADK , STRONG-ROOM DOOR MANUFACTURERS , CHEAP EXCURSIONS will be run from LONDON 7:, G OSWKI . L R OAD , L ONDON . (Fusion), Broad-street , Kensington (Addison-road), Willes- For many years in C HANC E RY L ANK , respectfull y beg to den J unction , &c , as follows : — A Tin sent free on recei p t of stamps , or Postal Order. inform the public that they have removed to ON MONDAYS , A U GUST 7, and S EPTEMBER 4. FISH , POULT RY , GAME OYSTER S. 49A, LINCOLN S' INN FIELDS, To LONDONDERRY via Liverpool and Steamer direct , (S.W. CORNER), or via Fleetwood and Steamer direct. JOHN GOW , LIMITED , LONDON , W.C. ON FRIDAYS , A UGUST 11 , and S EPTEMBER S. J 80. OLD BROAD STREET , E.C. To Belfast , Londonderry , and Portrush (for Giant 's (late 17, New Broa d Street , K.C.), Worts—59, WYCH STREET, STRAND. Causeway), by the following r outes:—via Fleetwood , Liver- 12 , HONEY LANK MARKET , CHKAI'SIDE , E.C , ' reputation lor , and Over a hundred years Quality~ and pool , I Iol yhead and Greenore, Carlisle and Stranraer y3, THEOBALD 'S Ul)., HOLBORN , W.C , Good Value. Hol yhead and Dublin. AMI Estimates given. Establish ed 1790. Price Lists. ON SATURDAY , A UGUST 12. 86, HIGH STREET , I'ECKIIAM , S.E. To Douglas, Isle of Mxn , returning on any week-day VERY CURIOUS AND INTER- up to and includi ng Monday, August 21. JOHN COW, Limited , always have on sale the Largest A • csting Collection of ANTIQUE MASONIC GLASS Stoclt in London of the Very Best Quality at Lowest Prices. for disposal- consisting of two Decanters , two very large For times, fares , and full particulars , see small hills. II IOH -C I-ASS P RO VISION STOKES ( NOW OPENED ), Goblets , and six smaller ones, all sp lendidl y engraved with FRED. HARRISON , General Manag er. Ancient Masonic Devices; three pieces hive small sound 50. <; 1 , and 52 , O 1.1) BROAD STREET , li.C. August, cracks at thei r base. Date about 1 7&0. On view at Euston Station , 1S93. Messrs. G. R UNNING ' S Warehouse , iG, Great Oueen- /-> OALS. COALS. COAL S. Crown Svo. Price 2s. {bypost 2s. 2d.) street , W .C. _ SECOND E DITION . COCK ERELL'S (L IMITED ), ST. MARG ARET'S HOME FOR SYMBOLIC INCURABLE CHILDREN , THE EVOLUTION OF 13, CORNHILL , LONDON , E.C. MA SONRY. A NBRI .EY R OAD, U I ' PER N ORWOOD , N EAR C RYSTAL P ALACE . Bv B RO . JAMES STEVENS , P.M., P.Z., For Prices, see Daily Papers. CHILDREN OF ALL CLASSES RECEIVED. Mem. C.C. Quatuor Coronati Lod ge, No. 2076, &c, Trucks direct from the Colliery to every Railway Station. CONTR IIIUTIONS GREATLY NEEDED. " This little br ochure is a most welcome and opportu ne iddition to thc literature of the Craft ; thc treatise is uselj ii Bro. F. LLOYD-PALMER its H. WITHKY would , Sec. in many ways, and is the best thing of the kind extant , BkO. be glad being to hear of a SI 'l UA I ION as Masonic Ha ll or Club nandy size and generally trustworth y chara cter Kee er (experienced ,), ( barge of Institute , Hank or Office FREEMASON'S HYMN. —THE special recommen dations. — Freemason. Mcs Tircr , <>r any other position of trust. MYSTIC TIE. Words and Music composed by Highest EVELY N Refe ei eit. Manicd. —Addicts: II. Wniiii v, Ladywood , F. J. STEIN . Price is. Gd. nett. By POST FROM THE AUTHOR ONLY.—Addre ss near Dtoitwitc li , Worcester. London: G EO RO H K ENNING , iG & I G A, Gt. Qucen-st. CATK O KD , S.E. N O W R E A D Y. T HE FOLLOWING H OTELS OE But any aid that may be forthcoming will be of a Deniy Svo. About 500 pages. Pri ce tos. 6d. THE MIDLAN D RAILWAY general character—from individual brethren or from Crown 4to, Price £r is. COMPANY will be found complete in all the lodges. Our Grand Lodge has never shown the arrangements, and the charges moderate. sli g htest hesitation in holding out a hel ping hand to OF FREEMA SONRY MIDLAND GRAND Cra ftsmen as a body or individuall y, either at home or HISTORY (St. Pancras Station) London N.W. IN HERTFORDSHIRE. , abroad , who have been overtaken by some calamity or The new Venetian Room s at this Hotel are available for misfortune. It would, however, never have its hand Wedding Breakfasts, and Public and Private and Masonic Dedicated by permission to Banquets. out of its purse if it were to make a special grant in THOMAS FREDERICK HALSEY, Esq., M.P., Prov. Grand ADELPHI answer to every appeal that is addressed for purposes Master. (Near Central Station), LIVERPOOL . of this kind. We sincerely hope the Fair will prove OUEEN'S, LEEDS. a success, and contribute substantially towards the BY G. BLIZARD ABBOTT, MIDLAND, BRADFORD. reduction of this debt , but our Nova Scotian friends W.M. GLADSMUIR LODGE, N O. 1385,. BASNET. MIDLAND , DERBY. will have to rely princi pally upon their own efforts for MIDLAND, MORECAMBE. the attainment of their purposes. WITH PORTRAITS. Tariffs on application. * * * London.— GEORGI KENNING , 16 and 16a, Great Queen-st., Some of our lodges appoint their*regular meetings Telegraphic Address—" M IDOTEL ." Lincoln 's Inn Fields, W.C. to be held on certain days, before, or after, or nearest WILLIAM TOWLE, Hotels, &c, Manager. the full moon. But Bro. Hugh Sterling, in the address Now READY . N EW MASONIC WORK . he delivere d as Grand Master at the Annual Com- Demy 8vo. About 300 pages. Price Ios. PARTRIDGE & COOPER , munication of the Grand Lodge of Connecticut in " THE " STATIONERS HISTORY OF FREEMASONRY , January last, describes this as an act of " lunacy," and , IN THE 191 & 192 , FLEET STREET, LONDON, as regards those who look upon this arrangement as a PROVINCE OF ROXBURGHSHIRE AND Would invite attention to their kind of landmark, points out that occasionally "the SELKIRKSHIRE , LARGE AND WELL-SELECTED STOCK OF moon fails to come to time according to the land- FROM 1674 TO THE PRESENT TIME . GENERAL & FANCY STATIONERY, mark," and he instances December last as a case in point. Bro. Sterling, Transcribed from the Records of the Lodges of Melrose , Suitable for presents, such as Inkstands, Stationery, however, passed by without Selkirk , Kelso, Haughfoot , Jedburgh , Hawick , Stow, Cabinets, Ladies' and Gentlemen's Dressing Bags, notice the still greater difficulty which must arise in Galashiels, and Yetholm , Travelling and Brief Bags, &c, all of which are enumer- fixing the day of meeting, where, as in April last, there B Y W. FRED. VERNON , ated in their New Illustrated Catalogue, sent free on appli- were two full moons in the same month. Past Depute Provincial Grand Master Roxburghshire and cation. Berwickshire ; P.M. and Bard Nos. 58 and 261 ; Hon . Mem. * * * Nos. it, 104, 262, 280, and 424 S.C. j Loca l Secretary for The Voice of Masonry, in one of its recent numbers, South Scotland of the C.C. Quatuor Coronati , No. 2076, Zo Correeuonbents , enumerates the topics which were referred to by Grand AUTHOR OF Master J. Simpson Africa in his address at the annual " Kelso, Past and Present ," " Tales from the Diary of a OUR PORTRAIT GALLERY OF WORSHIPFUL communication held at the Masonic Hall, Philadelphia, Doctor ," "J ohn Tamson 's Bairn ," &c, &c, MASTERS. on the 27th December. It will be seen that they cover WITH AN INTRODUCTION In future numbers of the Freemason we purpose an enormous area, and must have seriously taxed Bro. B Y WILLIAM JAMES HUGHAN , giving -a series of portraits of Worshipful Masters Africa 's powers as an orator and thinker. They were Past Grand Deacon England ; Past Senior Grand Warden who have been recently installed. Recognising the as follows -. " The Masonic Year ; Lodge Jurisdiction ; Iowa, U.S.A.; P. Prov. G. Sec. and P. Prov. S.G.W. fact that no greater honour can be bestowed on a Lodge Meetings ; Prerogatives of a Worshipful Cornwall , &c, &c. brother than to be elected the Master of his lodge, we desire to do our part towards creating a permanent Master ; Past M asters ; the Road to Membershi p j the Minister of Lodge Meetings ; Clandestine Lod DEDICATED BY PERMISSION TO record of such event in his Masonic history by placing ges ; The Most Wor. the Grand Master Mason of Scotland, his portrait before our readers. We shal l be pleased Innovations ; Preserve the Dignity of Freemasonry; to furnish Secretaries of lodges and others who may T HE RT. H ON . THE EARL OF HADDINGTON. Secrecy ; Past Grand Master McCalla ; Uniformity take an interest in our project whatever information of Work ; Our Charities ; and Grand Representa- may be desired as to our proposed method ol GEORGE KENNING , 16 and I 6A, Great Queen-street , procedure. tives." We do not envy the man who felt himself London. W.C. called upon to deal with all these matters in a single address, or the audience which had to listen to such a BROTHER (P.M.), age 40, having multitude and variety of topics. A met with reverses, seeks a POSITION OF TRUST as Clerk, Secretary, Cashier, Collector, &c. ; good address # # # and appearance; highest testimonials, Masonic and other- However, Pennsylvania is one of the largest and wise, as to business capabilities and character.—Address, "A.," care of Freemason office. WHresr ^W^^ V ^-w^^ ^^ n SS^S ^^ ^ \ most important Masonic jurisdictions in the United ^^ ^ ^ States, and a formidable address, such as Bro. Africa's FOR SALE. —CROSSLEY'S GAS SATURDAY , AUGUST 5, 1803. must have been , is quite in keeping with its general ENGINE, 3* H.P., in good working order. To character. For has it not 408 lodges on the rol l of its make room for larger one.—GEORGE KENNING ,/^?mason * OflVe. if, 2nd ifia Great Oueen-street. W.C. Grand Lodge and an aggregate membership of 44,026 flDasonic motes. subscribing brethren i' Its Charities, too, are on an pRITERION RESTAURANT , appropriate scale of largeness, the Grand Lodge 1 he deepest rcgnt is felt everywhere throughout the Charity Fund possessing invested property to thc PICCADILLY. Craft at the death of Bro. John Derby Allcroft , Past extent of #73,000, thc Giraud Bequest $63,200, the Grand Treasurer. Bro. Allcroft had not been able to Sinking Fund £157,495, and ^\e Thomas R. Tatton take a very active part in Freemasonry during the last Memorial Charity Fund #53,000. It is also largely in five or six years, but there is no doubt he rendered it debt to the extent of over $621 ,000, and, as it reduces eminent service in various capacities and, above all, its debt by large sums, it may rightly be described as 1 No. 1 EAST ROOM—CUISINE VEKITABLE .MENT FINE, c that he had always shown himself a sincere friend and large all round , largeheartedness , in thc matter of I generous supporter of our Institutions. We offer our Charities and thc interest it takes in the well-being of Specially devoted to the service of most respectfu l sympathy to the surviving members of Freemasonry, being among the most conspicuous his family as well as to all those who enjoyed his features in its general largeness. I friendship or acquaintance. A LA DEJEUNERS & DINNERS I CARTE # * # Correa ppnDence. We note in connection with the report of the opening ' Style of French Cookery. of the New Masonic Hall in West Hartlepool that the f We do not hold ourselves responsible for the opinions expressed I In the most Recherche , by our correspondents , but we wish in a spirit of fair play to Freemasons' Hall, in Upper Church-street, which was all to permit—within certain necessary limits—free dJscussfon.1 built by the members of the Harbour of Refuge Lod ge, No. 764, nearly 30 years ago, still remains their QUARTERLY COURT BOYS' SCHOOL. CUISINE UNRIVALLED IN ENGLAND. home, and at which the meetings of the Fawcett To the Editor of the " Freemason ," Chapter, No. 764, and the Eclectic Mark Lodge, Dear Sir and Brother , No. 30, will still be held. May I ask you to correct your report of what # * * I said anent Bro. Beech's motion to revive a resolution LARGE SELECTION OF CHOICE W INES . passed at a Quarterl y Court 17 years ago, to the effect We learn from a circular letter addressed by the that Warwickshire should have a perpetual presentation Grand Lodge of Nova Scotia to the Grand Lodges in on the payment of .£1050. the United Kingdom, Canada, and the United States, Your report says that I opposed the motion, and that a grand Masonic Charity Fair will be held in that Bro. W. Russell , of Kent, supported my objection , 60. Halifax, N.S., from the 14th to the 19th inst., both and proposed that thc amount should be ,£12 . • No. 2 EAST ROOM, what I did say was— I objected to a resolution inclusive, the object being to pay off a portion of the Now, carried 17 years ago, and never acted upon, being re- debt of $22,000 which was incurred by the erection of A vived. 1 contended that if it held good for 17 years, it SPECIAL DINNER AT IOS. 6d. EACH the new Masonic Hall in that city in 1875. This is not, would hold good for 100 years, and could then be re- in itself perhaps, a very heavy burden to bear; but it vived. I said I objected to the motion in its then form , but reserved to myself perfect freedom of action as to Will be served in this Room at Separate Tables, must be borne in mind that the Craft in N ova Scotia is far from being either a numerous or a wealth body, the amount to be paid , and, as a matter of fact, I y neither spoke nor voted on Bro. Russell's motion for and we trust that in the jurisdiction of Eng land will be the 60. Between the hours of 6 and 9 p.m., .£12 found some brethren who will sympathise with the Your correction will greatly oblige.—Yours very r. Nova Scotian brethren in their desire to be quit of fraternall 0rn y, Poscd of a selection of Dishes from the Carte du Jour this debt and contribute in some way or other towards J. S. CUMBERLAND. August ist. of thc East Rooms. the success of the Fair. PROVINCIAL GRAND OFFICERS. he greatly puzzled the 15th and i6th century Masons, Amongst those who contributed to a charming gramme, special mention must be made nv°~ To the Editor of the " Freemason." when it is evident attempts were made to identif y him of the thrc talented daughters of Bro. J. J. Thomas, P.M., Dear Sir and Brother, with the Duke de Naismes and his antagonist Aymon. Sec ~ Nor does the acceptance of the Marcus Graecus theory Mrs. W.J. Wills and Misses Kate and Alice Thomas- I thank Bro. " Lex Scripta " for his kind and each of whom was successful in gaining merited auplause entirely nullif y the contention of Bro. Howard , as to for well-rendered vocal selections. Bros. Barry explicit letter on the above question. To my mind his Nimes, as that City may, at one time, have been looked H. J. Lindon explanation, confirmatory evidence and opinion is quite Trefelyn David^and Thomas, Mr. D. Redfearn , and , upon as the cradle of French Masonry. We must also the Vernon Lee Part Singers also assisted. satisfactory, and 1 hope it will prove so to the many bear in mind that Art was Civil , Sacred , and Military, Bro. R. P. Tarr, I.P.M., in giving " The Health of the others.—Yours fraternally, divisions which may perhaps be represented in '-he W.M.," antici pated for the lodge a happy and PLUMB RULE. prosperous three Sects of the French Compagnonage. career under his rule, and on behalf of the members ex- tended to Bro. Redfearn every good wish for his health and JOHN YARKER. prosperity during that period. THE ROYAL MASONIC GIRLS SCHOOL. Bro. R. T. Redfearn , W.M., thanked the I.P.M . and To the Editor of the " Freemason ." brethren for the handsome way in which the toast had been ¦ ¦ Dear Sir and Brother, proposed and received. He felt somewhat like the Captain iReviews of H.M.S. Pinafore , who had been previousl y occupied During a somewhat lengthened stay at this in polishing up the handle of the big front door, for he had rather remote village, I have been much interested by W ESTMINSTER ABBEY. By T. C. W ALLS, author of not done more than that in Masonry. He was a " "The Tower of London ," &c youm* the presence of successive detachments of the girls of "An Ode to Tennyson, Mason, but the more he saw of Masonry the better he the above School. The last of these is now leaving Bro. Walls' poemon " Westminster Abbey" isconceivedon liked it. He had taken two other plunges, one into Royal us, and if any of the Governors should chance to read analogous lines to that on the "Tower of London," which we Arch Masonry, and another into the Mark Degree, and my letter they will be glad to know what golden had the pleasure of reviewing a few weeks ago. While, hoped in course of time to attain the chai r in both . In opinions the children have won. The whole of our however, the tivo poems are much alike, both in conception conclusion , he again expressed his gratitude for the way and construction , " Westminster Abbey " shows a maturer the toast of his health had been received as their VV.M. small population have been their friends, and one and Bro. W, Mason, Prov. G.D. Surrey, in response all will regret their departure.—I am fraternall y and judgment and firmer touch , as though Bro. Walls were J. to , gaining that confidence in himself and in his pen , in which the toast of *• The Visitors," said he was always pleased to faithfully yours, men of poetic and imaginative temperament are apt, in pay a visit to that lodge, more particularly as he had many AN OLD P.M. AND LIFE GOVERNOR early efforts, to be deficient. We congratulate Bro. Walls personal friends in it. It was by the kindness of the W.M. St. Margaret's Dover. on the confidence he has now acquired , which shows itsel f in a that he was present, and it was not the fi rst time he had , enjoyed a pleasant and instructive evening in their 31st. greater mastery of his subject. Here is a stanza in which midst. July the poet (as in his previous poem) passes in review the He hoped the W.M. would have a pleasant and prosperous spirits of those buried within our noble Abbey— year of office , and that the lodge would go on and prosper in its good work of hospitality and benevolence. Weak Richard who at Pontefract was martyred, Bro. H. N. Price, P.M. said it was entirel flDasonic IRotee anb (auen es Smiles upon us sadly as-he points to the form of 177, y his own — fault that he had not been a frequent visitor to that 1035] Fearless Hal, whose prowess reaped for us the gory successful lodge, having had many invitations from incourt. Then comes Henry of Bosworth, Bro. MARCUS, MANUS, NAMAS GRAECUS. Field of Ag Stephens. It had afforded him great pleasure to see the Fame by whose wealth our Minster great to splendour rose, work so excellently performed, the installation ceremony The importance of this subject to a due comprehen- Pedantic Stuart, by sycophants dubb'd the " Wise,'.' sion of the Masonic Charges must be my excuse for having been rendered by the I.P.M. in a faultless manner. , King James, with gay Charles, the merry prince, at two Bros. Collins and Chappie also replied. asking to take up space with a correspondence which and the puny Second Aliens frown—" Dutch William " The W.M. then proposed " The Installing Master," and I have had in reference to the report of the meeting of George. said he he was indebted to Bro. Tarr, I.P.M., for the care- the Ordnance Lodge in your issue some time since. I " Pedantic Stuart " he was indeed. Bro. Walls has hit off ful way in which he had been installed. The I.P.M. was wrote upon the subject to Bro. Major R. H. Murdoch , his character with epigrammatic nicety. We are then one of those men—undemonstrative in himself—whom R.A., who I find is Secretary of the Ubique Lodge, introduced to the shadows of " Five Queens regnant and they could silently admire as a thoroughly sound man. No. 1789, and he has in the most obliging manner nine who shared the the throne," a line in which accuracy Bro. R. P. Tarr, I .P.M., in response, said it had always furnished me with the following information , from of historical information is combined with felicity of been his ambition to do the best he could, and he could which it appears that Friar Bacon derived the know- literary expression. After a few words on the not find words to express his thanks for the handsome ledge of Certain mysteries of nature and science from leading warriors buried in the Abbey, he passes on to compliments paid him that evening. If he had afforded salute " the giant wielders of the potent pen : " them any satisfaction he was amply repaid fsr any trouble the MS. of a certain Marcus Graecus—a name which "Chaucer, quaint and witty, gentle Edmund Spencer , taken. He would like to say a great deal more, but his very easily in re-copying MS., might be corrupted to Dryden, of memory famous, and Ben Jonson, bluff , glide heart was too full for words. Manus. Bro. R. H. Murdoch's reply is as follows : upon the scene." We may here point out that the strongly Bro. J. J. Thomas, P.M., Sec, on behalf . of " The Past " Marcus Manus, or Namas Graecus, is a man not a marked originality of Bro. Walls leads him to reject the Masters," congratulated the VV.M. on his installation and place. In my ' Master Gunner of England ' (proceed- stereoty ped adjectives with which the narr.es of certain assured him ot their earnest support. ings R.A. institution , Vol. XIV., No. 3, p. 13, Note 4, personages have been linked. Thus Ben Jonson, instead Bro. Jas. Stephens, P.M., Prov. S.G D. Bucks, thanked 1885), in treating of the arch;eology of gunpowder of his usual tiresome " rare," becomes " bluff. " We then the W.M. sincerely for the kind observations made respect- artillery will be found the following : ' Friar Bacon in de see before us the forms of the great men who have adorned ing him , and expressed the hope that he at least merited lest kindred arts one half. He apologised for his late attendance which was nullitate magiae (1216) owned to his discovering gun- the literature of our sea-girt isle, and, should be forgotten, we are reminded that— necessitated by a visit to Wolverton to receive the honour powder and artificial fireworks (igncs artificiales) from " Among the actor's gentle art, Garrick versatile to which the VV.M. had so kindly alluded. ' He wished thc a MS. Treatise by one Marcus Graecus.' The text of And Nance Oldfield arc in the van of Thespis great." VV.M. in all sincerity one of the most happy and successful the MS. is quoted in full in Grose's Military Antiquities Before concluding the poem, Bro. Walls describes in years of office. (1783 ed. Vol. I, p. 394). The German Monk Schwartz stirring lines the murder of poor Frank de Haule before the Other toasts were given, and the Tyler's toast closed an ' discovered ' it A .D. 1320 , vide Smith's Universal altar, after vainly crying " Sanctuary for the love of God." enjoyable gathering. Dictionary of 1779, probably from the same source. He then ends with an invocation of the " Historic pile," Parchment MSS. in the days of Friar Bacon and Monk with its memories of the illustrious dead. There is a ring Scots Lodge (No. 2319).—A very successfu l " of deep and true patriotism throughout thisbsautiful poem. meeting of this lodge was held at tne Scottish Corporation Schwartz had not any distinctive ' headings ; ' the Crane-court, Fleet-street, on the ult., on known It is the work of one to whom the past is not dead ; to Hall, E.C, 27th particular parchment relating to gunpowder is whom history is no useless lumber room; who feels thc the occasion of the installation of Bro. Duncan Forbes as ' Liber ignium,' from its opening lines. ' Grose continuity of English life, and who is inspired with a strong Gellion as W.M. There was a capital attendance of the in Military Antiquities (1783 i 394) stated that sympathy as he describes those who once trod our soil with brethren of the lodge and of visitors. Lord Saltoun , the MS. of Marcus Graecus was extant in his day ; pride and glowing health, but who now lie, in the words of Master of the lodge, was among the brethren , but Bro. and the MS. is also quoted by the Rev. Mr. Dutens, the poet's last line— John Page, P.M., who has been acting for his lordship the eminent antiquary (p. 266) of his Inquiry. See " Dumb subjects in the mighty commonwealth of death." while abroad for .the benefit of his health , performed the s preface to his edition of Friar Bacon 's ceremony. Bro. George Read, P.M. 1425, at the request also Dr. Jebb' dro. Opus Majus. With regard to continental authorities of Bro. Page, acted as D. of C, and presented Gellion . on Ordnance Corps, Le Blond's Treatise of Artillery After the formal installation , the following breth ren were in possession of Bro. Captain Heaton, the 1746 edition appointed to office : Bros, the Lord Saltoun , Substitute from the first English translation (from which I quoted Grand Master Scotland, /.P.M. ; Thomas Grant, P.M., in my speech at the Ordnance Lodge on the occasion iB^ffiifflgg SBseiir&g. S.W.; Joseph J. Whitehead, J.W.; Alex. Ritchie, J.1'., of Bro. Colonel Vansittart's passing the chair) , you j } C.C, Treas. : James Gray, J.P., P.M., Trustee ; David will find the following on page 4: ' Marcus Graceus, Angus Ross, Sec ; James Thomson. S.D.; Dr. 13. XI. also in a treatise entitled Liber ignium prescribes a Forbes, P.M., J.D. ; D. R. Duncan , I.G. j John Pa^e, , Crat t flDasonr ^. Craig composition for fireworks of charcoal two, sulphur P.M., D.C. ; E. Johnston Gordon, A.D.C. j W. and James Anderson , Stwds.; Ashley Gordon, Organist ; one, saltpetre six, a composition much stronger METROPOLITAN MEETINGS. and William Robertson , Ty ler. A Past Master 's jewel was than any sort of powder now made.'" These presented to Lord Saltoun , and the VV.M,, in fastening it particulars give much interest to your report at Prince Frederick William Lodge (No, on his lordship's breast, said the brethren were very sorry page 270. The weak point in connecting Marcus installation meeting of this prosperous lodge he was obliged to be absent from among them so long, but 753).—The present of gunpowder celebri ty, with Manus of Masonic celeb - was held at Lord's Hotel, on the 2(ith ult., when Bro. K. although he was absent in body, no doubt he was rity, is the absence of proof that he was an archi- T. Redfearn was installed as W.M. in the presence of with them in heart. He hoped he would be spared many tect. I find , however, that Dutens, to, whom Bro. numerous members and visitors. Amongst the former were years to be among them. In acknowled ging the gift , Lor" S.W. j VV. Saltoun said he felt he had very imperfectly performed his Murdoch refers, quotes many authorities, to show that Bros. R. P. Tarr, W.M. ; R. T. Redtearn, iveness W. D. Slyman, P.M., Treas. ; J.J. duties during the year, but he must crave thei r forg gunpowder was known to the ancient Greeks and P. Clark, J.W.; and consideration because he had been very unwell , and Brachmans. It is also asserted that the Arab's used it Thomas, P.M., Sec. j H-. ). Thomas, S.D. ,- W. Parsons, VV. Stratton , even now he was ordered abroad as a cure for a pain ful at the Siege of Mecca in A D . ' Peter Mexia I.G. j T.Spink ; E. Delevanti, Org. ; J. , . . 690 , P.M., Prov. S.G.D. Bucks ; E. complaint—the gout, which he trusted none of the brethren asserts that the Moors, in used shells against P.M. ; James Stephens mo5 1343, W. Scatterford , P.M. ; J. Powell, P.M. ; and many suffered from, but which he could assure them was ' Alphonso XL, of Castile, which agree with the effects Visitors : Bros. W.J. Mason, Prov. G.D. Surrey ; trying both to the sufferer and to his neighbours. All las' others. and later on of ordinary bombs. In regard to the personality of A. G. Boswell, P.M. 1339 ; C. Coleman, I.P.M. 1425; . J. year he was very unwell , and he went to India , Marcus Graecus.old Ephraim Chambers (art.gunpowder) H. Meyer, P.M. 1559; H. Trask, VV.M. elect 2372; R. he might perhaps tell them something about his journey- While thanking thc brethre n very much for the Past M's' says that he was an ancient author who is mentioned Johnston , P.M. 1491; J. Stallibrass, 753; J. H. Aiicock, boJily and that they both E. S. White, P.M. yo2 ; VV.Cnapp le, W.M. ter's jewel, he could assure them that during his by the Arabian physician Mesue, 1744 ; 1425; in heart. same time namel the be- Harry N. Price, P.M. 177; Ernest Jones, 1S3S ; W. J. absence from them lie had been present with them lived probably about the , y, The lodge, he was happy to say, had a most worthy W. M- - ginning of the ninth century. To connect Marcus Wise, 72"' ; A. G. Collins, P.P.G.D.C. VV. Lane ; and accession W. W. Lee, I.P.M. 23S1. and he congratulated the lodge on Bro. Gellion 's with the Masonic Constitutions it seems necessary to to the chair. Lodge having been opened, and formal business trans- c suppose, either (1) that he was a military architect, who T. Redfearn was presented as W.M. elect , At the banquet which followed the working of the \oig famil acted, Bro. R. as such would be very valuable to the Martel y, and installed into the chair in a very able and impressive the usual toasts were proposed andjhonourcd. had a grade that studied natural Bro. Gellion , in proposing " The M.W.CM.," said he or (2) that Masonry manner by Bro. R. P. Tarr. The following officers were express and mechanical science, as did Friar Bacon of Brazen appointed and invested: Bros. VV. 1\ Clark, S.W.; H.J. thought on that occasion they ought not to omit to their congratulations to thc Prince of Wales on the hJl'l 1/ —head notoriety. I myself see no difliculty in that, Thomas, J.W.,- W. D. Slyman, P.M., Treas. ; J. J. ' Sec.; A. Pozzati , S.D.; W. Parsons ; event of the marriage of his son, Prince George, with "" ¦ as I consider the Constitutional Charges imply that all Thomas, P.M., , J.D. that they T. Spink , I.G. ; II. Slyman, P.M., P.P.G.D.C. Middx., Princess May . It was not for Freemasonry alone trades connected with building were Accepted. The were indebted to the Prince of Wales, for whenever tlw0* " and the more modern MSS. D.C.; J. H. Chandler, A.D.C. ; j. H. Gilson , Steward ; read/ language of the " Cooke herd, Tyler. A handsome Past Master 's jewel was a charitable object in this country ne was always ly several generations of patronage and C. Shep by seem equally to imp was presented to Bro. Iarr , I.P.M., in recognition of valu- to give his assistance, both by his presence and "" famil for the persona! Martel never by the Martel y, able services rendered as VV.M., and, having been briefly purse. ¦¦¦ , " came to his kingdom " except in his children , his , the lod ge was closed. Lord Saltoun, in proposing "The VV.M.," said !. ' !J"J" acknowledged aiul ' trandson Charlemagne, and his grandson Carolus The brethre n then adjourned to banquet. The usual was most worthy of the brethre n 's acceptance, Per- trusted they would give it every honour. He was in" ecundus, the Karl II. of the German Masons. toasts were interspersed with an excellent selection ol he was can tell us more about Marcus music given under thc direction of Bro. E. P. Delevanti, happy to , find Bro. Gellion in the chair, because haps some other brother very old friend of his. He thought Bro. Gellion «•»" Graecus, as his M.S. is said to be extant. Clearly Org. him to claim him as a very old friend , although he and G. Naylor, T ler. Visitors : Bros. W. H. Sissons alioiv of age he y , Past, he thanked them for their cordial reception of the ^ust have been a certain when (Lord Saltoun) 1447, D.P.G.M. ; and C. Blagboro. 1302. toast. was a boy wearing a little kilt. Moreover, Bro. Gellion 's Ihe lod ge being opened, the D.P.G.M., Bro . Sissons, • The I.P.M. then proposed the toast of "The W.M." connection and acquaintance with the Saltoun family went so was announced and received with salutatory honours. The He said that that old familiar gavel in his h ands at that far back as to remembrance of his (Lord Saltoun 's) grand- VV.M. then called upon Bro. T. Staniforth , to undertake period of the evening, and under the surrounding circum- mother. The old lady used to drive a four-in-hand when the installation ceremony. The VV.M. elect, Bro. C. Fox , stances, gave them the cue as to the purport of his 3ro. Gellion was a little boy in a kilt, and he used to know S.W., being presented by Bro. Wood , the impressive toast, it was to propose the health of their esteemed her very well. There was another curious circumstance ; ceremony was performed according to ancient custom , W.M. If any of them thought that he was going to make when he (Lord Saltoun) joined his old regiment (the Grena- and Bro. Fox placed in the chair of K.S. The solo a long speech they would be disappointed. He had never diers) , the Quarterm aster of the regiment had been Ser- " Be thou faithful ," was sung by Bro. Blagboro, the noted visited that blessed stone at Killarney, and so of course had geant-major to his grandfather, who fought at Waterloo. tenor, and the working tools presented by Bros. Peace, not kissed it, so that what he had to say about their W.M. To go back to the toast, he might say, while repeating the Constable, and Ashlin, the whole of the remaining ritual would be to the purpose and not mere flattery. It was, how- pleasure he felt at seeing Bro. Gellion in the chair, that he being admirabl y recited by Bro. Staniforth. The W.M. ever, a pleasing task to do honour to one whom Ihey had been in a position of responsibility and of very great invested his officers for the year as follows : Bros. J. honoured and esteemed. There might be many who could trust for a period of over 40 years, and therefore the Faulkner, S. W.; H. L. Burtonshaw, J.W. ; J. Constable, do the toast and its object more honour, but he yielded to brethren might be perfectly certain that he was a man Chap.; R. Wood, Sec ; J. F. Watson, Treas.; T. none in his respect and regard for their W.M. Their thoroughly efficient and in the right place when he was in Staniforth , Almoner ; W. Chamberlain , D.C. ; W. W.M. was a good man and a good soldier, and had won the chair of the Scots Lodge. He knew they would Pickering, S.D.; S. H. C. Ashlin, |.D. j J. Turner, golden opinions from all who came within the circle ot his welcome him with acclamation and would give him every Std. Br. ; W. A. Wressell, I.G.; W. T. Oates, J. influence. He, Bro. Bilton , was in a proud and unique support. When the lime came for him to vacate the chair Franks, and A. S. Birch , Stwds. ; and G. Naylor, Tyler. position. He| was at that moment VV. M. of two lodges meet- his record would be a most honourable one for the lodge Bro. Sissons then, on behalf of the lodge, presented Bro. T. ing under that roof , a position which had neveryet occurred , and a most proud one for himself. Staniforth with a Royal Arch jewel as some slight recogni- he believed , in that district. He trusted Bro. Bilton would Bro. Gellion , in reply, said it was with a very great tion of his great work as Provincial Ch arity Steward. The have health and strength to , carry out his duties so that amount of diffidence he rose to respond to the toast, for D.P.G.M. having placed the jewel on his breast, the at the end of his year of office they might say to him " well really after the glowing terms in which Lord Saltoun had recipient very feelingly responded. done, thou good and faithful servant." spoken of him it put him in the position of inability to do so " Hearty good wishes" being given all round for a happy The Worshi pful Master, in response, assured them that properly. However, he was quite sure the brethren would and prosperous year of office , the lodge was closed although the VV.M. of another lodge, he should do his duty take it for granted from him that he appreciated every word The brethren adjourned to host Bro. Cundall's banquet by that one. Some few years ago he was in a position to had been spoken, and the reception of what had been said that table, when the following toasts were ' given interspersed occupy that chair but had to eo away on duty. When he showed the brethren 's appreciation of the performance of with songs (good old English ballads) from Bro. Blagboro, came back he was asked by the then W.M. to take office , his duties in the different offices of the lodge. The brethren which were highly appreciated : and he took it, and meant to do the work. He thanked might rest assured that during his year of office as W.M. The W.M. proposed " Her Most Gracious Majesty the them. it would always be his endeavour as far as lay in his power Queen, and the Craft " and "H.R.H. the Prince of The other toasts were " The Installing Officer ," " The to maintain the dignity and uphold the harmony of the Wales, Most Worshipful Grand Master of England, and Past Masters, " Ihe Visitors, which was responded to Scots Lodge, and whatever he might do or say would be the Grand Lodge." by Bros. Deans, W.M. 13; Clapham , W.M. 913 ; lor its benefit. The W.M. next proposed " R.W. Bro. Smith, Prov. Lawson, W.M. 700 ; Gladiner, S.W. 1472 ; Horton , S.W. Bro. Gellion, in giving the toast of "The Visitors," and Grand Master," " The Worshipful Deputy Prov. Grand 706 ; and Pickering ; " The Officers " and the Tyler'stoast. coupling the names of Bros. Read and Reynolds with it, Master," and " The Prov. G. Officers." Some good music was heard during the evening, notably said Bro. Read was his first instructor in Masonry. Bro. Sissons, D.P.G.M., responded. that of Bros. Stratton (violin), and Horton (piano.) The Bro. Read expressed his great pleasure at seeing his old Bro. Behrendt proposed " The W.M., and the Prosperity whole affair was perfectly enjoyable. friend installed in the chair, and congratulated the lodge of the Isle of Axholme Lodge." on having such a worthy Master. At the West-end they The W.M. responded. RAINHAM. ted confessed his virtue. Much as they honoured him at Bro. Ashlin proposed " The Installing Master." the West-end they were pleased to find him so much Bro. Staniforth responded. Royal Victorian Jubilee Lodge (No. esteemed in the Scots Lodge. It was a great thing for him Bro. Burtonshaw proposed "The I.P.M. and Pas t 2184).— the progress and goodfellowshipof this flourishing to be Master of a lodge connected with his own nationality. Masters." lodge, since its removal from Chingford to the Phoenix Bro. Reynolds, who had entertained the brethren witi Bro. R. N. Bru nyee responded. Hotel, Rainham, was eminently shown at its late meeting there on Thursday, the 27th ult. Bro. T. Ringrose, P.A. some first-class recitations, said his sympathies were very Bro. Constable proposed " The Visiting Brethren." Scotch. He thought sometimes he ought to be a Scotch- Bros. Sissons and Blagboro responded. G. Sec, W.M., filled the chair, supported by the following man , and wear kilts and read Scotch poetry. He thought Bro. A. L. Peace proposed " The Officers of the officers and brethren -. Bros. J. G. Hammond, SAV.; • F. he u nderstood it better than the Scotch brethren did. He Lodge." J. Eedle, P.M., J.W. ; C. H. Canning, P.M., P.P.J.G.D., congratulated Bro. Gellion on being W.M. and the lod Treas.; C. Jolly, P.M., Sec ; J. Barnes, S.D.; S. ge Bro. Faulkner responded. Carlton, J.D. ; VV. Reynolds, I.G.; F. D. Campbell, D. on having such a Master. Bro. Chamberlain proposed " The Ladies." Bro. Gellion proposed " The Past M asters," and made Bro. Franks responded. of C.; w. Catt and G. Penny, Stewards ; J. Ives, P.M., special reference to the immense services which Bros. The Tyler's toast was proposed by Bro. Naylor. Tyler ; J. Joyce, J. McHugh, J. Millin. T. Hart, and E. Whitehead and Page had rendered to the lodge. Lord Cook. The visitors included Bros. Col. J. S. Tichenor, P.M. Bros. Peace, Fox, and Faulkner, also added to the Harmony Lodge, Washington, U.b./V.; White, W.M Saltoun he had known since his lordship was a very small harmony, so that altogether a most delightful evening was , 1076 ; Ringrose, 1076 ; Pulsford, P.M. S9S; and Hefvey,' boy indeed, and his dear old grandmother he was very spent. - fond of. As a boy he remembered her driving into town GLASTONBURY. S.D. 174. ivith four Shetland ponies with long tails. She was the The work consisted of Ihe passing of Bros. Millin and only lady round Inverness who drove four-in-hand. Pilgrims ' Lodge (No. 772). — The regular Hart and the raising of Bro. Cook , both of which ceremo- Bros. Whitehead and Page very briefly replied, but meeti ng of this lodge was held at the Masonic Room, nies were performed by the VV.M. in a most able and im- both assured the brethren of the deep interest they took George Hotel, on Thursday, the 27th ult., under the presi- pressive manner. Several candidates were proposed for in the Scots Lodge. dency of Bro. Hitchings Davies, VV.M., supported by the initiation and joining, and Bro. Tichenor was unanimously officers of the lodge. The visitors included the W.M. and elected an honorary member of the lodge. Lord Saltoun also replied. He regretted his absence brethren of Lodge Love and Honour, No. 285, and the The banquet was superbly served by Bro. Joyce, the from the lodge, but he lived a great deal in the North of . W.M. and brethren of Benevolent Lodge, No. 44C. Pro- esteemed host, who rejoices in making the brethren happy, Scotland, and he held high office in the Grand Lodge o f vincial Grand Officers and Past Masters attended in good and some excellent harmony helped along a pleasant and Scotland, and they would all understand that essentially numbers. enjoyable meeting. his work lay with Masonry in Scotland. _ That was no The minutes of the previous meeting having been read On the next meeting in August the brethren will drive in excuse for his not having fulfilled his duties in the Scots and confirmed , together with letters and messages expres- Bro. Joyce's drags from Stratford to Rainham. Lodge. The sole reason for his absence was ill-health. He sive of regret from members unavoidably absent, the wished to say a word of thanks to his friend on his left ceremony of openings and closings in the ST. HELENA. (Bro. Three Degrees John Page) who had so ably conducted the work of were ably and impressively rendered, alter which the Old Rock Lodge (No. 912).—The brethren of the lodge during his enforced absence. The knowledge brethren spent a pleasant hour together in the well-known that the brethren had been satisfied with Bro. Page's work, this lodge met at the St. Helena Lodge House, Napoleon- " Fourth." street, on the 24th ult., to celebrate the 31st annual festival, and the way in which he had filled the chair had been a PLUMSTEAD. very great comfort to him. and the installation of the VV.M. and his officers for thc The other toasts followed , and were responded to by United Military Lodge (No. 1536) .—The ensuing sear. This being the regular monthly meeting liios. James Thomson , D. A. Ross, Thomas Grant, S.W., installation meeting of the above lodge took place on 'Tues- the usual business was taken fi rst : Bro. Sergt. F. VV. Joseph Whitehead, E. J. Gordon, and Dr. Forbes. day, the 25th ult., at Freemasons' Hall, and was attended Hooper, 400, was admitted a member, Bro. B. S. Cressy passed and Mr. G. W. Hogg initiated. Thc installation The Tyler's toast, given by Bro.W. Robertson, and Auld by a goodly array of the brethren of the lodge and visitors , Lang Syne closed the proceedings. princi pally from the Province of Kent and neighbouring of the W.M. elect and the officers for the ensuing year then Peter Maclean was Piper. lodges. The lodge was opened by Bro. VV. Say lc-Edwards, took place, the ceremony being performed by Bro. S, P. W.M., and the minutes of the previous meeting Young, I.P.M. Bro. B. Wood being re-elected as the +, having been confirmed, the ballot was taken for Bro. J. W. W.M. was installed for the second year. The following PROVINCIAL MEETINGS. Thatcher, of 1923 , and proved unanimous, and then Bro. brethren were then installed by the VV.M. as officers : Bros. Grieveson was passed. Bro. J. Bilton , VV.M. 2399, and S. P. Young, I.P.M.; Hon. Major de Villainil , S.W. ; AMERSHAM. S.W. and W.M. elect of the lodge, was presented to the J. Woods, R.A., J.W.; F. J. Broadway, Sec ; T. VV.M., to receive at his hands the benefit of installation , Clayton, Treas.; R. Henry, S.D.; F. P. Frost, J.D.; Carrington Lodge (N0. 2421). —At a meeting but, as he was already installed, there was no necessity for F. VV. Hooper, I.G.; and R. M. L. Pritchard , P.M., of this young and very successful lodge on Saturday, the repeating that particular portion of the ceremony. He ap- Tyler. 22nd ult., at the Crown Hotel, there were present Bros. J. pointed and invested his officers as follows : Bros. W. The following visitors were present : Bros. J. Truebody, C. Tower, W.M. ; J. J. Thomas, Treas., acting S.W.; Sayle-Edwards, I.P.M.; E. W. Sinnct. S.W. ; J. VV. P.M., T. L. M. Adams, P.M., A. S. Brady, P.M., (who K. Feiguson, J.W. ; H. Clark, S.D.; VV. Darlington , Ingle, J.W.; J. W. Gee, Treas. ; T. O'Neill, Sec. ; R. kindly presided at the harmonium), R. A. Clarke, P.M., acting I.G.; Harry Price, I.P.M. ; T. Hobbs, Sec. ; J. Fowler, S.D.; F. Reed, J.D.; A. Hill, I.G. ; F. 1. v-arr, i-.m., arm 1. r. oinir n, or 400 , ourgcon-maior alone, W. Hobbs, and Oades. Visitor : Bro. G. Price, 619. Anderson, D. of C; L. E. Gee, A.D. of C; F. J. B. W. Fowler, P.M., and B. N. C. Knipe, P.M., late 912; , The lodge was opened, and the minutes of the last meet- Stretton, Org. ; and A. Simmonds, G. Bull, J. R. Fair- and A. L. Innes, 7S8. 'ng were read and confirmed. Bro. Oades was passed to bairn , and R. G.; I. Spence, Stwds. At the conclusion of Great regret was expressed by the members at the absence the Degree of F.C. in a very able manner. The W.M. the ceremonyBro. Edwards received a hearty vote of thanks of Bro. P. M. Dowling, W.M, 488, through domestic palled-on Bro. T. Hobbs, Sec, to give the lecture on the for the impressive manner in which he had carried out affliction. tracing board, which he did in a faultless manner. A notice the duties of Installing Officer , more especially that portion The labours of the evening being ended, the brethren— w motion was given by Bro. R. Ferguson, J.W., to alter which embraced the three charges. He was also presented 26 in number—adjourned to the banquet h til , where an the days of meeting. with a handsome Past Master's jewel, for which he re- excellent supper had been provided by Bro. W. H. Cingdon, "Hearty good wishes " having been given, the lodge was turned thanks. Bro. Capt. G. Spinks, P.M. and P.P.G. P.M., in his usual efficient style. ™: when there were present : Present and Past," said he had the honour and pleasure r' *; R- N. Brunyee, W.M.; M. R. J. Behrendt , I.P.M.; of being a P.P.G. Officer of the Province of Kent, and to YORK. iV ". S.W. ,- J. Faulkner, J.W.; J ohn Constable, show what interest their Prov.G. Master took in their welfare Agn'COia Lodge (No. 1991).—A regular meet- 1' l> r £- Br -> ChaP- > J- F- Watson, Treas. ; R. Wood , he might say that at their last provincial meeting his lord- ing ot this lodge was held at the Masonic Hall, Castlerratc, IJP ^S.B., Sec ; W. Pickering, J.D. ; W. Chamberlain , ship congratulated him upon being present to represent on Monday evening, the 24th ult., the W.M., Bro. Capt. \£-i W. S. Scholey, I.G.; W. A. Wressell , and J. their lodge. Both their Provincial Grand Master and F. Hewson, P.M., P.Z., P.D.G.S.D. Malta, &c, pre- Cn.ljs. Stewards ; VV. Burtonshaw, P.P.G.P. ; T. Deputy Provincial Grand f'niforth Master had been invited siding over a numerous gathering of the members and , P.G.VV. ; T. C. Horobin, P.P.G. D. ; J. to their meeting that day, and he hoped to be able to visitors from sister lodges. The Secretary, Bro. Geo. H. c i> ¦ , S. H Jt . d - Br • A L ' ea" > Treas. 2259 ; H. Hoe, induce one or both of them to pay them a visit in the near Stott, having read the minutes of the last regular lodge " • C Ashlin' , - I.P.M.- 2259- : I . Batty, A. S. O. Birch, future. On behalf of the Prov. G. Officers , Present and and a lodge of emergency, a new member was successfull ^ y and the passing of Bro. Dr. Robson took place, CLARENCE LODGE (No. 263).—The usual weekly the last meeting were read and confirmed. The lodge was balloted, lodge was the ceremony being conducted by Bro. J. E. Wilkinson , meeting was held on Tuesday, the 25th ult., when upwards opened to the Second Degree. The opened to P.M., P.P.G. Purst. Shortly afterwards pleasing presenta- of 20 of the members assembled in their lod ge at the Mid- the Third Degree, and resumed to the Second Degree tions were made in the shape of suitable Masonic clothing land Grand Hotel , the following being the officers for the Bro. R. H. Williams being a candidate for raising, was to Bro. Geo. Manton, I.P.M., who had recently been evening : Bros. Henry Sadler, P.M., G. Tyler, W.M.; F. examined and entrusted. The lodge was_ resumed to the honoured with the appointment of Prov. Grand Std. Br. Crohn, S.W. ; F. Cox , J.W.; W. H. Kirby, Preceptor ; Third Degree,i and the ceremony of raising rehearsed. North and East Yorkshire;. to Bro. Joseph Booth , Pro- D. G. Imlay, acting Sec. ; C. E. Lewis, S.D. ; F. Butler, The ist, 2nd , and 3rd Sections ot this Lecture were worked vincial Grand Steward Noith and East Yorkshire ; and J.D. ; and G. Ward, I.G. by Bro . Hillier, the Preceptor of St. John 's Lodge. After to Bro. James McGee, a Past Secretary s jewel. The The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the usual rising, the lodge was closed. presentation to Bro. Manton was made in well-chosen the previous meeting read and confirmed . Bro. Lander terms by Bro. Captain Hewson, who said they were met to having volunteered his services in the capacity of candidate, recognise the great services rendered especially by the was examined and entrusted , and retired from the lodge, degrees newly-elected Prov. G. Std . Br. since he had known the which was then opened in the Second Degree. On the Hllieb flDasomc lodge. That brother had steadily progressed from the door candidate's return to the lodge, the W.M. rehearsed the of the lodge step by step to the chair, and had heartil y ceremony of passing in an impressive and instructive Metropolitan Counc il (T.L). — This old manner and the lecture on the tracing board was delivered council met for the dispatch of business at the Mark Masons' endeavoured to support his lodge and bring into it men of , instant. the proper stamp. It was to his energetic services that by Bro. Kirby . The W.M., in response to a special invita- Hal l, Great Queen-street, on the 22nd Among tion of the brethren made at the previous meeting, then those present were Bros. William Vincent, W.M., G.D.C.; the Agricola Lodge owed a large measure of its success. S.W.; George It was a pleasure to the brethren to feel that the lodge was delivered a most interesting discoursive lecture, full of in- H. J. Lardner, I.P.M., acting Graveley, formation, in which he demonstrated the undoubted direct C.C, J.W. ; George Powell, Treas.; Capt. Walls, P.M., honoured by honouring Bro. Manton , and they all wished Conductor ; Sweny, their brother health and strength to wear his regalia for descent of the present day Speculative Freemasonry from P.A.G.D.C, Sec. ; Shepherd, S.D.; H. H. Shirley , M.A., P.G.S., LD,; N. Prower, P.G.S.. years to come. Bro. Manton , who was cordially received, the Operative Masonry of many centuries ago. He exhi- I thanked the W.M. and brethren for the handsome way in bited one of the ancient vellum manuscripts recognised as D.C. ; J. Pakes, Org. ; and E. Mills, yler. Bro. J. which they had recognised his services, and he trusted enumerating the standard laws and regulations for the Smith, 16, was a visitor. they would think with him that it had been a labour of government of lodges of Masons before the present Books The minutes of the last council having been read and of Constitutions were compiled. The second portion of the confirmed , Bros. Humphreys and the Rev. R. C. FiUingham, love. He thought highly of Masonry and of th at were initiated into lodge in particular, and he hoped in future to be lecture consisted of a lucid descri ption of the origin , deve- B.A., having been duly balloted for, the , lop.nent and present perfect construction of tracing boards Orders of St. Lawrence, Knights of Constantinople, and able to take an even greater interest in Masonry, , , ceremonies and to do his utmost for the success of the lodge. showing the relationship between their original, practical , the Red Cross of Babylon, the three being and operative use and their present speculative and moral admirably performed by the W.M., ably assisted by Bros. The W.M. then presented Bro. Booth with the Provinci al Smnh, the last-named Grand Steward's clothing, a suitable reply being made, and application. During this address Bro. Sadler exhibited a H. J. Lardner, G. Graveley, and J. handed to Bro. McGee his Past very old, but handsome, tracing board, not quite complete, brother's working of Z., in the Red Cross of Babylon, Bro. Thornton , I.P.M., vote of thanks was passed Secretary's jewel, an appropriate acknowledgment being which was divided into a great number of pieces, which had being of excellent merit. A to be properly fitted together for use. Bro. Brough with acclamation to those who had officiated so well. The made. , 2397, Dunbar, Subsequently the brethren and visitors dined together at was proposed and seconded as a joining member. Bro. resignation of Bro. Major Penrose one of the highl Croh n was duly elected VV.M. for the ensuing meeting ; he oldest members of the council, was received with regret. Bro. Bucktin's Coach and Horses, the repast being y received from Bros. satisfactory. appointed his officers, and announced that the work would Apologies for non-attendance svere be the rehearsal of the third ceremony, Lieut.-Col . G. Lambert, P.M.; W. G. Lemon, J.P., P.M.; Loyal, Masonic, and other toasts were honoured , and the and that the ist R. L. Loveland, Jevening was enhanced by the songs and Section of the First Lecture would be worked. A hearty Baron de Ferrieres, P.M.; J.P., P.M.; pleasure of the Major VV. B. Williamson, P., P.M.; A. McDowall, glees of Messrs. J. E. Wilkinson, Farmery, Haggard, vote of thanks to Bro. Sadler for his admirable lecture, and J. P.P.G.O., the great instruction he treated the brethren to, was pro- S.W. ; and many others. Dowe, Child, and others, Bro. W. S. Child, and the brethren adjourned ably acted as pianoforte accompan ist. posed by Bro. Kirb y, seconded hy Bro. Imlay, unani- The lodge was then closed, mously carried , and ordered to be inserted in the minutes of to the banquet which was held at the Holborn Restaurant. the evening. After Bro. Sadler's response, and all business The customary loyal and : Allied Degrees toasts were duly being ended, the lodge was closed in due form. honoured. "The Health of the W.M. " was proposed in warm TRo^al Brcfo. CAMDEN LODGE (No. 704).—A meeting of th's lodge terms by the I.P.M. In the course of his speech he con- was held on Friday, the 2Sth ult., at the Eirl Russell , 2, gratulated the VV.M. upon his work that afternoon. He ' Henley Cha pter (No. 1472).—On Tuesday, Pancras-road, N.W., when there were^ present Bros. Edwin (the speaker) was pleased that after a lapse of three years and had four candi- the 16th ult., Comps. J. Glading, S.W. 1472 , E.J. Styles, P.M., VV.M.; Ward, S.W. ; Davis, J VV. ; the council was beginning to revive. They Vallon, 700, were exalted at the above meeting, at the Mulvey, P.M., Preceptor; Styles, P.M., Sec. ; Becker, dates in June last and two that evening. Thc W.M. was Three Crowns Hotel, North Woolwich . Comp. E. C. Jolly. S.D. ; Rutherford , J.D. ; Childs, I.G.; Thorn, P.M. ; highly respected in every Degree in which he worked, and P.Z., acted as Z. in the unavoidable absence of Comp. }. and Smith . deservedly so. Having, therefore, a good Master at its Savage, 'Z. Comps. R. J. Warren, P.Z., Treas., P.Z. The lodge having been opened, the ceremony of initiation head, an efficient Treasurer , and a useful staff of officers, 1437, and P. P.G. P.S Essex, acted as H., and B. C. Cuttis, was rehearsed, liro. Smith acting as candidate. The the council was bound to flourish. as J. ceremony of passing was then rehearsed, Bro. Rutherford The Worshipful Master having briefl y replied, the toast The companions afterwards dined together. acting as candidate. Bro. Ward was elected VV.M. for the of "The Initiates," "The Past Masters," and " The ensuing week, and the lodge .was closed. Officers " terminated the proceedings. PLUMSTEAD. HYDE PARK LODGE (No. 1425).—A meeting was PattiSO n Chapter (No. 913).—The installa- held on Monday, the 25th ult., at the Prince of Wales THE " RED BOOK." tion meeting of the above chapter took place on Thursday, Hotel, corner of Eastbourne-terrace and Bishop s-road Mount Pleasant. The ' , the 20th ult., at Freemasons' Hall, Paddington, W., when there were present Bros. J. C. Ihree Principals installed were Comps. E. Morris, M.E.Z.; Conway, W.M. lSgi , W.M. ,- L. J. Powell, S.W. ; M. One of the most interesting o£ Masonic annuals is W. Campbell-Taylor, H.; and C. J. Clapha.n, J. The Rosenberg, J.W. ; G. Read , P.M. 511, Treas. and the " Red Book " of the " Ancient and Accepted Rite officers invested were Comps. H. J. Butter, P.Z., P.P. Preceptor ; J. VV. Ferguson , P.M. 177, Dep. Preceptor ; for England , Wales, and the Dependencies of the G.P.S., S.E. ; G. R. Nichols, S.N.; A. Penfold , P.Z., H. Dehane, P.M. 1543, Sec ; G. H. Foan, P.M. 1614, British Crown," which, though corrected to 30th June P.P. ist A.G.S., Treas. ; L. C. Chasteauneuf , P.S. ; H. S.D.; J. T. Haley, J.D. ; VV. N. Hatton, I.G.; H. in each year, is always commendably prompt , and is Ough, ist A.S. ; G. F. Taylor, 2nd A.S. ; R. J. Cook, Campbell , Stwd. ; II. Windeatt, VV.M. 1 ; Capt. , P.Z., P.P.G.P.S., and 793 already to be obtained for 1893-4. P.Z., P.G.R., D.C. ; H. Mason 1. VV. Ackland , Major E. Reed, T. M. Lamble, D. F. There is not a more accurate or comprehensive pub- 1. Turton, Stewards ; R. F. Tyler, Org. ; and C. Warren , Norrington , and S. N. Isaacs. Janitor. Comp. Penfold installed the M.E.Z. and II. ; lication of the kind published, and as it contains the The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes rules and regulations to the 0, with a complete roll of Comp. T. S. Warne, P.Z., P.G.S.E., installed the J., and of the last meeting were read and confirmed. The 32 both being adepts the work was perfect. chapters and list of members from the Rose Croix lo lodge was .opened in the Second and Third Decrees, and 0 The other companions present were Comps. C. Coupland, resumed to thc First. The ceremony of initiation was the coveted 33 , its usefulness to members of the Rite P.Z., P.P.G.J.; E. Denton, P.Z., P.P.G.P.S. ; Major rehearsed, Bro. Norrington being candidate. The lodge must be apparent. Though now a thick little volume Eugene Sweny, P.Z., P.P.G.R. ; R. Edmonds, P.Z., P.P. was resumed to the Second Degree. After the usual pre- of over 200 pages, with a neat map showing the " Dis- G.P.S. ; E. B. Hobson. P.Z., P.P.G.D. ; J. H. Roberts, liminaries, the lodge was resumed to the Third Degree, tricts of Inspectors-General , 33'' " (two, by-the-byc, arc P.Z., P.P.G.O. ; G. VV. Mitchell , P.Z. S29 ; C. Jolly, and the ceremony of raising .was rehearsed , Bro. Ackland of the 32"), the price remains at one shilling, as hereto- P.Z. 1472; G. Frost, J. O. Cook, VV. Davidson , D. Camp- being candidate. The lodge was resumed to the First y advise all brethren , G. M. Taylor, S. Horton , fore (postage 2d.), and we strongl bell, R. Hewetson , D. K. Somers Degree. Bro. Powell was elected VV.M. for the next who take an interest in this well-governed and most Capt. G. Spinks, P.Z. 13 ; F. G. Nichols, P.Z. 1973: F. meeting—officers to be in rotation . After " Hearty good zealous Masonic organisation to procure copies for J. Downs, P.S. 1336 ; W. Kiddle, J. 2277; A. VV. Wood- wishes," the lodge was closed. ward, 13S3 ; and H. Lurnherd , 17S9. themselves. We go further , and say that if they do The companions banqueted at Comp. Mason 's hotel, the KENSINGTON LODGE (No. 1767).—A meeting was not procure and study this excellent annual they fail in RoyalMortar, Beresford-squarc, Woolwich, the repast being held onTuesday, the 1st inst., at the Scarsdale Arms Hotel, their duty, for it is naturally the intention of the splendidly served. Edwardes-square, Kensington , when there were present Supreme Council , and especially the desire of the in- After thc clearing of the cloth , the usual loyal, Grand , Bros. E. VV. Denniss, W.M.; C. G. Hatt, VV.M. SC5, defatigable editor, Bro. Hugh David Sandeman , P. and Provincial Grand toasts were honoured , and some S.W. ; VV. R. Flack, J.W. ; R. II. VVilliams , P.M., &c, Dist. G.M., &c, Bengal , and Grand Secretary-General , excellent vocal and instrumental music was rendered by Deputy Preceptor; F. Craggs, P.M., Sec ; Brown , S.D.; to afford all needful information to the brethre n, and Comp. Horton, Bro. E. J. Wood , and Messrs. G. Neville Smith , J.D. ; I. J. Kumhal , I.G. ; and others. thus equi p them rightly to discharge their duties and and A. Sargcant. The lodge was opened in the First and Second Degrees. or The speeches were Jeloquent , and the whole affair an en- A brother offered himself as a candidate for raising, and obligations, whether as M.W. Sovereigns, officers , joyable and memorable one. having been duly examined , was entrusted. The lodge was members. opened in the Third Degree, and the ceremony rehearsed, There is certainly no lack of Degrees worked in inclusive of the traditional history . The lodge was then this country, but nevertheless it seems to us a pity that resumed to the First Degree, and Bro. Hatt was elected some of the Degrees now only conferred nominally Xot>ge0 anD Cha pters of W.M. for thc next meeting. Thc lodge was then closed. on candidales for the Rose Croix and Kni ght Kadosh , are not, at times, given in extenso. The method ot 3nstruction. ST. AMBROS E LODGE (No. 1891).—A meeting was be held on Monday, the 31st ult., at the Scarsdale Arms communicating these preliminary Degrees might ROBERT BURNS LODGE (No. 25).—A meeting was Hotel, Edwardes-square , Kensington, when there were improved upon in some chapters , and no matter wha. Oxfo rd- held on Tuesday, iSth ult., at the " Frascati," 30, present Bros. T. VV. Blott, VV.M. 742, W.M. ; C. G. reasons may be offered , and how great the assumed street, VV., when there were present Bros. F. Hewson , Hatt, W.M. $6 S.W. ; S. D. Larkin , J.W. ; glVcn S.W. ; A. Becker, J.W. ; F. 5, Jesse hurry, each series of ceremonies should be duly W.M.; W. Truman , Collings, P.M., Preceptor ; F. Craggs. P.M., Sec ; A. and as far as Marx , P.M., Preceptor; Blundell , P.M., Treas. ; under their respective divisions or classes, J. Williams, W.M. 834, S.D. ; Joseph Cox, J.D. ; Phili p especially n0-*e F. J. Bonham , P.M., Sec. ; A. Pettit, S.D. ; II. Matthews, possible with brief explanations, ' Howard , I.G. ; W. R. Flack, and others. immediatel say from e LD. ; A. Watson , I.G. ; E. J. Gittins , P.M.; F. Klein , The lodge was duly opened , and the minutes of the y preceding the Rose Croix , '" P.M.; E. Warner, J. D. Phillips, 1. Cizzio, W. J. 13 ' to the 17° inclusive. . last meeting read and confirmed. A brother offered him- with th Forrester, ]. Watson, VV. Shales, M. Burgoync, and M. self as a candidate for passing, and having been duly The statement of accounts, usually printed M. Taylor! Visitors : Bros. J. E. Guggenheim , 40 (New • xamined , was entrusted. The lodge was opened in the annual , is omitted, but as an audited report is sent Zealand), and Mendelssohn. >-cond Degree, and the ceremony rehearsed. A.brother all the chapters , and all brethren from the 30" upward* The lod ge was opened in due form , and the minutes of offered himself as a candidate for raising, and having there is no real omission after all. , . the previous meeting were read and confirmed. The proved the necessary proficiency, was entrusted. The There are 24 Supreme Councils recognised by ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro. Burgoyne being e%c lodge was opened in the Third Degree, and the ceremony uui/ivim. vutiiibiij uuiii Ciii vi IIIIUIIIJ with'm two-- • * the candidate. The W.M. then vacated the chair in favour Supreme Council , from all of whom, " v duly rehearsed. The lodge w:s resumed to the First tions ° (tl,e se of Bro. Truman. Bro. Phillips answered the questions Degree. Bro . S. D. Larkin was elected a joinin g , either Captain N. G. Philips, 33 re member, member of the S.C.), or Bro. H. D. Sandeman leading to the Second Degree, and was entrusted . Ihe and Bro. Hatt was elected VV.M. for the next meeting, and j^ lodge was opened in the Second Degree, and the ceremony the lodge was closed. the representatives to this country. It is desirable of passing rehearsed , Bro. Philli ps being the candidate. brethren going abroad should consult this list Prl ° , 'The W.M. then re-occup ied the chair , and the lodge was CHISWICK LODGE (No. 2012).—A meeting wash5id visiting any chapters or other bodies, that they ' ' . resumed in the First Degree, liro. Marx worked the ist on Saturday, the 29th ult., at the Windsor Castle I lotel , not unthinkin g Masonic org' King-street , Hammersmith, W. Present: Bros. A. Williams, ly attend unauthorised Section of thc Lecture . Bro. Guggenheim was unanimousl y sations. _ . < elected a joining member. The S.W. was unanimously P.M., Preceptor , VV.M. ; Whiteley, S.W. ; Reid , J.W. ; ' to l u M. Spiegel , Sec ; Powell , S.D.; Hide, J.D. ; Butler, Membershi p in the Degrees from the 30 " elected VV.M. for the ensuing week, and appointed his respects ^ officers in rotation. All Masonic business being ended , I.G. ; IlillUr , P.M., as I .P.M.; and F. Craggs, P.M. is sparing ly conferred , especially as . the lodge was closed . The lodge was opened in due form, and the minutes of highest, for there are only nine unattached thirds," all of whom are either Present or Past Grand sion. We have said- that outside v reemasonry our one of those present at the consecration of both the Officers of the Grand Lodge of England. Two are deceased brother was even better kuown—though not Aldersgate and Derby Allcroft Lodges. The 90th Prov. Grand Masters ; then there are the Grand more highly or deservedly respected—than he was in it. psalm was admirably sung by the choir. Canon Registrar and Grand Secretary, with three P.G. He was born in Worcester in 1822, and was a member Fleming impressively read the 15th chapter of Deacons and a P.A.G.D.C. aud a P.G.S.B. The of the well-known firm of Dent , Allcroft , and Co. from Corinthians, and the choir afterwards sang hymnal intimate connection subsisting between this Rite and 1845 till 1873, when he retire d from business, the companion , all the congregation joining. At the the Grand Lod ge of England is still more apparent in cheques he caused to be distributed among the em- direction of Canon Fleming one minute was spent in re|ation to the Supreme Council , H.R.H. the Prince of ployes on this occasion being estimated to represent private prayer, and after the benediction the body was Wales, M.W.G.M., being Grand Patro n , and H.R.H. an immense sum. In the course of the same year he borne out of the church and conveyed to Paddington the Duke of Connaught, Past G.M ., &c, the Honorary was elected Treasurer of Christ's Hospital, of which he Station to be conveyed to Stokesay, Shropshire, the jfember. Of the nine in the Council , there are the had become a Governor by the qualif ying donation of male members of the deceased's family accompany ing JJ .VV. Pro G.M., two Prov. Grand Masters, one Past .£500 in 1849 , and in this position he was enabled to it. Mrs. Allcroft and her daughter returned to prov. G.M., one Past Dist. G.M ., one Past Grand render most valuable services to that ancient and royal Lancaster-gate. The interment takes place to-day Chap lain , and three Past Grand Deacons, and all the foundation during the 18 years he retained the post, (Friday) at Stokesay ; Bros. Fitzgerald and Jolliffe inspectors General in England are either Present or resigning only when the scheme of the Charity Com- will attend as representing the Aldersgate and Derby Past Grand Officers of the Grand Lodge. missioners was issued, and there was no longer any Allcroft Lodges. There are 112 active chapters numbered consecu - need for his services. As for the munificence he tively, save the " Baldwyn," of Bristol , at the head , showed , we have said there is scarcely a Charity in and 18 which are not now working. These chapters England which has not good cause to regret his death . BRO. W. WINGHAM , P.M. AND SEC. 25. are widely distributed, and, generally speaking, are in To the various trade charities—the Warehousemen We very much regret to announce the sudden death a very vigorous condition ; the Supreme Council pre- Clerks, and Drapers' Schools, the London General of our highly esteemed Bro. Walter Wingham at the ferring fairl y large and live bodies to a more numerous Porters' Benevolent Association , the Commercial early age of 39 at the residence of his sister, Mrs. and weakly number of chapters. Travellers' Schools , and the Commercial Travellers' Joyner, on Sunday, the 23rd ult., at Disraeli-road , The roll of members of each chapter (with the Benevolent Institution—he was ever a warm friend. Putney. He had been spending the day with her and names of the M.W.S. and Recorder), and also an Of the hospitals he was always a generous supporter , her husband. He was seized with a fit , from which he alphabetical list of all the members of the Rite from the institution in which he took a special and peculiar never recovered consciousness. He was hi hly esteemed 0 0 g the 18 to the 33 are compilations involving consider- interest being the Royal Hospital for Incurables, of in the South of London. He was for some time Pre- able labour, but of great utility, and it is to be hoped which he was the treasurer, a post not only involving ceptor of the Chaucer Lodge of Instruction , which that brethren -having occasion to consult the " Red the control of the finances , but also casting upon its flourished under his guidance, and at the time of his Book " will gratefully remember the services of their holder much of the administrative work of the charity. death he was the Treasurer. He was a P.M. and esteemed Secretary-General Bro. H. D. Sandeman. His work as a churchman of the Evangelical type Secretary of the Robert Burns Lodge, No. 25, P.Z. of was a distinguishing feature of his life. He accepted the chapter of the same, P.M. of the Dagmar Lodge, office in connection with all the chief societies, while No. 2262, and P.Z. of the chapter, and M.E.Z. of the of the Church Association he had been for years a Sterndale Bennett Chapter. South London has lost ©bituar p generous supporter, also to acertain extent directing their one of its brightest li ghts in Freemasonry by his early operations. If he was munificent as regards protective death. His father was a P.M. of the Robert Burns BRO. DERBY ALLCROFT J. , P.G. TREAS. work, he was still more so in connection with the provision Lodge. He was followed to the grave by his brother Very general is the feeling of regret at the recent of church accommodation for the constantly increasing and sisters and Mr. Joyner, also Bro. Robins. P.M., death of Bro. J. Derby Allcroft, Past Grand Treasurer population of London. Not a few churches—notably who at the present time is W.M . of the Robert Burns of England. Not only had our late brother held a dis- St. Jude's, South Kensington , and St. Matthew's, Lodge, No. 25, for the second time ; Bros. Harvey, tinguished position in our Grand Lodge, and held it Bayswater—were built entirely by him , and of these he P.M. 25; Deason , P.M. 25; Williams, P.M. 2262 ; with signal credit to himself and immense advantage retained his patronage to the last, taking the utmost Roots, P.M. 1273 ; VV. Dunn , and others. to the Society, but he was also known and respected pains to ensure the appointment of men of his own vein throughout the whole country as one who, possessing of thought. But he in no sense confined his attention great wealth, was always most sincerely anxious to to the few churches he himself built and endowed. BRO. FREDERICK BURGESS. employ it in the manner that would be most beneficial Given the need and the movement, and he invariab ly Not only was " Brother Freddy," as he was affec- to the general body of his countrymen. England, we took the lead in handsomely contributing to the erec- tionately called by his intimates, a remarkable man in rejoice to say, is rich in philanthropists, and among tion of additional churches both in London and the the world of public amusements, in connection with the the most prominent members of that body no one was, suburbs, and in the country at large. It is difficult , world-famed Moore and Burgess Minstrels, but he was or could have been , more highly and deservedl y respected indeed , to say how many churches that are now doing also a man of mark in the Masonic world, in than Bro. Allcroft. By his death the world of suffering a good work owe their existence to his princely gener- which he was for ever taking an increasing interest has lost one of its bestifriends, nor are there many charit- osity. The provision of suitable clergy was regarded in all its Charitable and important meetings. It able institutions in England—and it is needless to say their by him as of equal importance to the erection of wasonly a month ago, at Brighton , the writer found name is legion—by which he will not be missed as a churches. For many years he was Chairman of the poor Freddy getting about the Pavilion doing his generous supporter and dear friend. It mattered not Church Pastoral Aid Society, to whose interests from best in his way as a Steward representing the what particular form of charity an institution was in- the day he associated himself with it, until the moment Logic Club at the Festival of the R oyal Masonic Insti- tended to promote, Bro. Allcroft was always prepared he withdrew on account of his illness he devoted much tution for Boys, and he succeeded in getting together to assist it so long as its purpose was a legitimate one, time, thought, and money. a nice little sum of nearly 70 guineas on behalf of that and the methods it employed to carry out that purpose A memorial service was held on Thursday at St. Institution , in the name of the club referred to, of were honourable and businesslike. As a Mason , in Matthew's Church , St. Petersburg-p lace, Bayswater, a which he was an important and industrious member. which capacity he claims our first attention , Bro, church which was built at the expense of our deceased As an exponent of the Masonic ritual Bro. Burgess Allcroft , as we have said , held a distinguished position. brother, and to which he had the presentation. The was not behind ; his affection of the throat was, of He was initiated , if we remember rightly, sometime bod y of the deceased , which was enclosed in a hand- course, a serious drawback to his delivery, but even during the " forties " in the Prince of Wales Lodge, some oak coffin , was conveyed from the residence, 10S, that, which would have been a pardonable excuse to a No. 259, but it was not till many years later that he Lancaster-gate, shortly before noon. The coffin was less industrious Mason , did not prevent him passing was able to spare the necessary leisure from an ever- covered with splendid floral wreaths, and when thc car throug h several chairs in different lodges, and install- busy life to its pursuits. In 1876 he became the could contain no more, the remainder , which were the ing his successor in the St. Alban's Lodge. He was founder and was installed first Worshipful Master more numerous , were forwarded by the undertaker to a Past Grand Steward of England, and so recently as of the Aldersgate Lodge, No. 1657, and some the church. There was a long procession of funera l May last took the Mark Degree after the meeting of seven years '.iter he was founder and first M.E.Z. and other carriages in the rear of the funera l car, and the Grand Priory of Kni ght Templars. He rendered of the Aldersgate Chapter. In i88<5 he acceded along the whole line of route the window blinds of the signal service as the Treasurer to the fund raised by to the request of a number of brethren engaged in houses were lowered. On arriving at the church , the the Logic Club to erect a substantial monument over founding a new lodge, and not only gave them his sanc- cortege was met by the Rev. Canon Fleming and the the remains of the late Bro. John Maclean in Padding- tion to name it the Derby Allcroft—No. 2168—but Rev. H. Weston Wright, senior curate of St. Matthew's. ton Cemetery, and which was unveiled by Bro. G. E. likewise acquiesced in their further proposal that he The church had been filled for some time previously, r'airchild , the intimate friend of both , only a year ago. should be installed as its first Master. But though and while the bell was tolling, the organist of the Bro. Burgess served several Stewardshi ps at the Fes- his services in these various offices establish his claim church , Mr. Ogbourne, played some beautiful music. tivals held on behalf of the Masonic Institutions, and to our respect, Bro. Allcroft will best be remembered The front pews on the right hand of the church were was a Vice-Patron of all three. His love of things 3s the first of the now somewhat numerous list of reserved for the family of the deceased ?nd for the Masonic was caught, so to speak, from his very old orelhren who have been annuall y elected by Grand household , but immediately behind there were severa l and sincere friend , the late Bro. John Maclean , who Lodge to fill the office of Grand Treasurer. When in pews which were filled by the members of the different was a constant visitor at Burgess Hall on Sundays. 18N2 it was suggested that as the office no longer departments in the business house in the City. The At lodge meetings he was known , and no less appreci- entailed any serious duty or responsibility upon its other occupants of the spacious church appea red to be ated in comparison , as a particularl y silent member; occupant , the principle by which Grand Lodge should those who had been co-worshippers of ;the deceased but at the dinner table, providing he sat near one he henceforth be euided should be that of electing a differ. during his lifetime in the sacred edifice. Prior to the was fond of meeting, his manner was jovial and his ent brother every year instead of re-electing the same arrival of the coffin the wreaths which were not on it stories particularly amusing and interesting. His utter brother , Bro. Allcroft , was chosen as the champ ion of were brought to the choir and arranged tastefull y on detestation of long-winded speeches after dinner was that princi ple and in March , 1883, was elected over his either side of it. The service was chora l , and the singers, almost a by-word with his old friends. Amongst his nva '~'he late Bro. Col. Creaton, who stood for re- who were all boys, 12 in number, were not surpliced , rare collections, which are numerous, is a collection of election—by so overwhelming a majority that though a but each was dressed in a black jacket , grey trousers , old lod ge summonses , and a collection of play-bills and Poll was demanded , the Grand Master in the chair— and a white collar worn outside the jacket. The Rev. programmes, which are, of course, exceedingly inter- ¦?r °. the Earl of Lathom—refused to entert.nin thr> H. Weston Wright read the processional sentences, esting ; but the most valuable of all is undoubtedl y the demand and declared Bro. Allcroft Grand Treasurer and on arriving at the altar the coffin was placed on collection of old prints and theatrical books. Brother 01 , , England for the ensuing 12 months. And though tressles, which were covered with violet velvet. Im- Freddy was always glad to see an old friend at the hall other good men and true have been elected to the same mediately following the coffin were the widow and in Regent-stn-er, where the attendant knew how to dis- ™'cc since, it cannot be claimed for any of them that eldest son , and then her two daughters and three other criminate between those and mereacquaintances, and who ."ey surpassed the brother whose death we are mourn- Mr. Burgess was in or out , but if there ln sons ; afterwards Capt. Cundy, one of the partners in knew when to say g either as regards their qualifications for the post the City house ; and then all the domestics both of the was one thing he valued more than a great many others "1 the ouiet dir/nitv with whirh tm nnhnlH iK im. London residence and the Stokesay mansion. Other was the good opinion entertained of him by his brethren Portance. Nor must ive lose sight of the fact that it mourners were present in the Rev. W. of the Craft. He tried for two years to become a a persons of the lwhile he was in office that he consented to preside H. Griffiths, of St. Peter's Vicarage, Cleikenwell; the member of the Board of General Purposes, but was ',' Chairman at the anniversary Festival of the Royal Rev. E. Welch and Rev. M. D. Lines, of the same unsuccessful each time. His Masonic ambitions in 'asonic J. ^. Benevolent Institution. True he never fulfilled locality ; the Rev. Richard Lee, Head Master of every other respect were gratified. ntent on i f°r at tne very ast moment the gout Christ's Hospital, of which Bro. Allcroft was for many int C ' en ' ' th p ?d a"d prevented him carrying it into effect ; but years the Treasurer , and among the Masonic Fraternity ne festival u,;!] ..!,.,...... K« ...... *•«.( »llll IH1I1 ,.„ fM . -- •". ..in (.itvcxj,^ u^ il^ULId LLU ...:.u u: .13 11.1:... Bro. of the Aldersgate d Jarvis, Lodge ; Bro. Jolliffe , Sec- Bcatb !.rman—which , indeed , he was in the sp irit if not in retary of that lodge and Treasurer of the Derby ti)e no , or '¦'' e U3e n s own expression A LLCROFT.—On the 29th ult., 108, Lancaster Gate, Bro. line ll- ' ' "¦' ^ ' 200'° ' , Allcroft Lodge, No. 2168 ; Bro. J. P. Fitzgerald , the Se'^ t'le Sum ' umeas Derb Allcroft after three months ''»»( / '" °^ g > as an amende Father of the Derby Allcroft Lodge; Bro. R. D. John y , aged 71, horn" ! t0 tne Institution , for his enforced absence Cummings, Sec. Derby Allcroft Lodge; Bro. W. of suffering. In perfect peace. Funeral at fi " utv '¦ ft remains to add that Bro. Allcroft was Lawrence, its Senior Deacon -, Bro. W. James Weten- Stokesay, on Friday. Preliminary service at St. atr n of c? °f all three Charities, and had served the office hall , one of the founders of the Derby Allcroft Lodge; Matthew 's, St. Petersburgh-place, Bayswater, on 'eward for each of them on more than one occa- and Bro. H. Massey, of the- Gallery Lodge, who was Thursday, at 12 o'clock. We are asked to state that the Egyptian Lodge of We hear that Bro. Buret, chef at the Freemason' Instruction, No. 27, will not meet on Tuesday next, but will Tavern for the last six years; has returned to his " Restaurant Kettners." We wish old resume its meetings on the following Tuesday. quarters, him every The Meteor Challenge Shield given by the Emperor of success. Germany for competition by yachts of 100 tons and up- Eton College closes to-day for the summer holidays : gjgEKE^^ ill wards, was won on Wednesday by the Prince of Wales's which will last till the 27th September, an extra week having Britannia. been given in commemoratiori of the marriage of the Duke The Committee of Management of the Royal Masonic It was decided at the resumed sitting of the British and Duchess of York. Benevolent Institution will hold their regular monthly Medical Association at Newcastle on Wednesday that the The Walthamstow Lodge was consecrated at the meeting at Freemasons' Hall on Wednesday next, the oth next annual meeting shall be held at Bristol, under the pre- Chequers Hotel, Walthamstow, on Monday last. The inst., at 4 p.m. sidency of Dr. Edmund L. Fox. meeting was a most successful one, and we hope to give a Bro. the Marquis and Marchioness of Zetland returned The infant son of Bro. the Earl and Countess of Yar- full report in our next. to town from Goodwood towards the close of last week, and borough was baptised in the German Chapel Royal adjoin- Among the public schools which have recently held their left at nnf.e for Scotland. ing Marlborough House on Tuesday, the Chapel Royal, prize days may be mentioned Dulwich College and the Her Majesty has graciously permitted that the Tower St. James's, being for the present closed. Royal N aval College, now located at Eltham, in Kent. The Wharf shall be opened daily to the public from the ist A sale of work in behalf of Bishop Corfe's mission to Bishop of Rochester distributed the awards in the case of instant to the ist October. Corsa took place in the great historical kitchen of Hampton the former, and General Gordon Morris at that of th»e latter. Viscount Cobham and Sir Charles Tennant have been Court Palace on Wednesday. The kitchen has never been appointed trustees of the National Portrait Gallery, in thrown open to the public before. The smallest Grand Lodge in the world in geographical place of the late Earl of Derby and the Marquis of Bath, We are glad to hear that Bro. Sir James Whitehead, extent is the Grand Lodge of the District of Columbia resigned. Bart., M.P., is progressing favourably towards recovery, whose jurisdiction is comprised within 10 square miles! The smallest in membership is the Grand Lodge of Luxem- The Duchess of Athole and the ladies Stewart-Murray but it will be some days before he will be able to leave for Pontresura, whither he has been] ordered by his medical burg, whose jurisdiction , only a few years ago, extended have left Eaton-place for Blair Castle, Blair Athole, Perth- over two lodges and 100 Masons. shire, and will be joined by Bro. the Duke of Athole to- adviser. wards the close of the present week. The Duke of Cambridge left the Victoria Station of the FIELD LANE SUMMER OUTING .—On Friday last through the help of Freemasons and others, Soo of the' The Princess of Wales, accompanied by the Princesses London Chatham and Dover Railway Company en route for Hamburg on Monday. A Iarge number of officers very poor enjoyed a day at Ring's Retreat, under the Victoria and Maud, and attended by Miss Knollys and Bro. _ able management of the active Secretary, Mr. Peregrine Sir Francis Knollys, left Marlborough House on Tuesday were present at the station to witness his Royal Highness's departure. Piatt. All went well and the day was thoroughly enjoyed. for Cowes to join the Prince of Wales on board the Royal Funds are urgently wanted for this old and valuable yacht Osborne. . To-morrow (Saturday) Mr. Gladstone will distribute the Institution. chief prizes to the fortunate competitors in the Workmen 's Bro. General Lord Roberts, V.C., has very kindly con- A testimonial is about to be presented to Bro. Sir sented to preside at the annive rsary festival of the Scottish Exhibition at the Royal Agricultural Hall, Islington. The whole number of awards is 245, of which 120 are first Augustus Harris in recognition of his eminently successful Corporation , which will be held in London on next St. direction of the Royal Italian Opera at Covent Garden . class, 75 second, and 50 third . A Andrew 's Day. It is also rumoured that his lordship may similar compliment was paid to Sir Augustus' predecessor, succeed the Marquis of Lansdowne as Governor-General of Bro. Alderman and Sheriff-elect Dimsdale has appointed the late Mr. Frederick Gye, and it will most likely assume India. as his Chaplain the Rev. T. Whittington , Rector of St. the same form, that of a portrait to be painted by a Royal The Emperor of Germany is again in England , having Peter-upon-Cornhill and Prebendary of St. Paul's, who has Acadamecian and hung in a prominent position in the arrived off Cowes in the Imperial yacht Hohenzollern on for upwards of 44 years been connected with the Ward of Theatre. Cornhill as one of the clergy.—City Press. Saturday Jast. The Prince of Wales at once went on board The foundation-stone of a new administrative block of to greet his Majesty, who afterwards landed at Cowes and Freemasonry powerfully develops all the social and bene- buildings at the North-Western Hospital, Haverstock-hill, drove at once to Osborne to see her Majesty the Queen. volent affections; it mitigates without and annihilates was laid last week by Dr. Felce, who took the duty in the The Cmperor subsequently dined with the Queen ¦ and¦ Royal within the virulence of political and theological controversy ; regrettable absence of Sir E. Galsworthy, J.P.,.the Chair- Family. " and it affords the only natural ground on which all ranks man of the Metropolitan Asylums' Board. When this Additional interest was lent to the proceedings of the and classes can meet in perfect equality, and associate block is completed, the wards are to be rebuilt and en- International Public Health Congress in Edinburgh on without degradation or mortification , whether for purposes larged. The hospital will then be capable of receiving Saturday, when the Lord Mayors of London and Dublin , of moral instruction or social intercourse.—Keystone. twice the number of patients for whom at the present time who were on a visit to the Lord Provost of Edinburgh , were The Council meeting of the Metropolitan Hospital Sun- there is accommodation. present. It was resolved, on the motion of the Lord M ayor day Fund was held under the presidency of Bro. Sir Our old friend Dr. Spark is again to the fore in contri. of London , that the next meeting of the Congress should Sydney Waterlow, Bart., at the Mansion House on Tues- buting to the honour and glory of the newly-created city take place in London. day, when it was mentioned in the course of the proceed- of Leeds. His activity as a composer shows no sign of The Oueen has been pleased to approve of the appoint- ings that the subscriptions were less by £3000 than last abating, his latest production being a grand march com- ment or General Sir Robert Biddul ph, R.A., as Governor year, and consequently that the Council had only £37,000 fosed in celebration of Leeds having been made a city. and Commander-in-Chief of Gibraltar , in succession to the to distribute instead of £40,000. t is_ equally available for the organ , pianoforte, or har- late General Sir Lothian Nicholson , R.E. General Biddulph The Scotch present to the Duke and Duchess of York rhonium, and has been arranged effectively for a brass saw much active service in the Crimea and during the consisted of a silver gilt dessert service and a diamond band or mixed orchestra. It is published at 4s., and can be Mutiny, and was High Commissioner and Commander-in- thistle, and was presented to their Royal Highnesses at had from Ihe composer at Newton Park, Leeds, at 2s. Chief of Cyprus from 1879 to 1SS5. York House, St. James's, on Monday, by a deputation In the Grand Lodge of Mississippi it is a beautiful custom TheCountess Cowper gave a garden party at Panshanger, consisting of the Duchess of Buccleugh, the Marchioness of setting apart an hour of its annual communications in Hertfordshire, on Tuesday, there being present, among of Breadalbane, the Countesses of Crawford, Selkirk , and commemoration of the brethren who have fallen by the others, the Marchioness of Salisbury and Lady Gwendoline Strathmore, Lady Fanny Majoribanks, and Lady Mary wayside during the preceding year. On these occasions Cecil, the Countess of Lytton and the Misses Lytton, the Hozier. some excellent tributes are called forth, frequently from Countess of Limerick , Bro. Abel H. Smith , M.P., and the Col. Viscount Falkland and the officers of the Princess brethren not accustomed to delivering public addresses, Hon. Mrs. A. H. Smith, Bro. Col. and Mrs. Vincent , Col. of Wales's Own Yorkshire Regiment gave a ball at the and the time being previously known a very large attend- and Mrs. A. Somerset, and Viscount and Viscountess Assembly Rooms, Richmond, Yorkshire, on Wednesday, at ance is had. It is a custom which all Masonic bodies would Hampden. The band of the Coldstream Guards was in which a numerous . company were present, including the do well to follow, for there is nothing that will so soften the attendance. Duke and Duchess of Leeds, Earl and Countess Cathcart, asperities and frictions of life as to be occasionally reminded of our mortality.—The Trestle Board. The annual meeting of the National Artillery Association Lord and Lady Teignmouth, Sir Fred, and Lady Mil- will take place at Shoeburyness next week. Hitherto the bank , and Bro. the Hon. and the Lady Algithe Orde- N IAGARA IN WINTER .—We cannot wonder that an meeting has extended over a fort n ight, detachments form- Powlitt. exhibition which has proved so successful from an artistic ing the Northern half attending one week, and those from The Mansion House Fund for the relief of the sufferers point of view and so profitable to its proprietors should offer the Southern half during the other week. This year, how- by the loss of the Victoria is still being augmented, and strong temptation to those concerned to bring it again ever, arrangements have been made by which all the already exceeds the large sum of £60,000, among the before the public. This is very rarely a profitable under- taking unless special circumstances are favourable detachments will be present at the same time. The latest contributions bei n ,' £1750 from Liverpool , £335 or a Queen 's and the Prince of Wales's are among the most (second subscription) from Sou'h port, jCiCq. being proceeds new interest can be created. That the latter has been important prizes that will be competed for. of the performances of the '• Golden Legend " at the most successfull y accomplished by the artist who has metamorphosed the Niagara, with which so many sight- ROTHESAY LODGE S U .MMER 'O UTING .—The first summer Crystal Palace, £150 from Torquay, and £105 from mem- bers of the Army and Navy Club. seers are familiar, int> the Niagara under the iron grip of outing of the Rothesay Lodge, No. 16S7, took place on king frost cannot be denied. While th-: picture loses none Wednesday, the igth ult., at the Cafe Royal, Brighton, the Marlboroug h and Epsom Colleges have recently held of its brightness, it presents this wonderful work of nature proprietor of which is Bro. Galicia, I.W. of the lodge, and their annual distribution of prizes, and in both cases the in a sterner and more fascinating aspect, and we think we it proved , like everything undertaken by this lodge, a per- head masters in the reports they presented of the past year, can safely predict that Niagara Hall will enjoy another run fect success. We also note that the first Masonic meeting were able to announce a large number of University and of well-deserved prosperity. in the new Masonic Room of the Restaurant Frascati, other distinctions which had been won by former pupils. Oxford-street, was held by this prosperous lodge on Wed- The same annual event took place on Monday at University BRO . WALTER BESANT IN A MERICA .—Mr. Walter nesday, the 20th ult., which establishment will be its future College School, Gower-street, the proceedings in this case Besant, one of Eng^ land's most celebrated litterateurs, home. being supplemented by a calisthcnic display and a conceit, whose name and fame extend throughout the civilised globe, is at the Kenmore on his return from the congress of authors We have received a copy of the By-laws of which gave great satisfaction to the large number of friends the Chiswick who were present. at Chicago. The distinguished gentleman is also a re- Lodge of Instruction , No. 2012, and congratulate the nowned member of the Masonic Fraternity, with which lie lodge on having a Secretary who can take upon himself the Three county matches were played in the early part of has been identified for over a quarter of a century. He is duty of compiling not only the usual by-laws adopted by the present week, the results being that that Yorkshire beat an honoured Past Master of one of London 's famous lodges generally, but of making it a complete record of the Kent in a single innings with 11 runs to spare ; Notts beat lodges, and a founder, active member, and present formation of the lodge, and including all the . information Gloucestershire in a single innings by 130 runs ; while Treasurer of the very celebrated and 1 literary that can possibly; only Masonic be needed in the future. The Three Lancashire defeated Surrey by nine wickets. As for the lodge in the world, Quatuor Coronati, 2076, of London , Charges, which time so rarel y permits to be given to candi- match Australians v. Oxford and Cambridge, Past and England. The object of the famous Brotherhood of dates, are also added as well as the Entered Apprentice 's Present, the former were at the wickets for the whole of eminent men is to inculcate and extend the principles song. the first and second days and part of the third , there being of the great Fraternity, and elevate and preserve its T HE V ICTORIA DISASTER . — Amongst the worthy as many as three three-fi gure scores made by them, literature. This morning Bro. Besant was waited Masons who perished by this accident, the name of Bro. namely, Bannerman 133, Bruce 191, and Trumble 105. upon by R. W. Solomon Strasser, Past Grand S. Leonard/ P.M., stand prominentl y forward. Bro. The Society of British Architects held a conversazione in Steward of the Grand Lodge, State of New York , Samuel Leonard was initiated in the Zetland Lodge, No. St. James's Hall on Tuesday in honour of the Belgian and an honorary member of the Coronati, and was most 515, Malta, on the 12th March , 19S3, and after passing architects and archaeologists who are at presenton a visit to cordially welcomed. Later in the morning Bro. Besant re- through the various offices was elected W.M. for 188S ; this country. In the unavoidable absence of the President. turned the call. He was met by several distinguished at the time of his death he was a P.Z. of the Resurrection Mr. Robert Walker, Mr. W. H. Seth-Smith and the Council Craftsmen , including T. Austin Williamson, an honorary Chapter, P.M. of the Union of Malta Mark Lodge, No. received the guests. In the course of the evening it was member of the Coronati , and Mr. Benjamin Strasser, a re- 263, P.C.N, of the Noah Lodge of Royal Ark Mariners, announced that M. Jean Bethune—who returned thanks presentative member of Mount Vernon, No. 3, the oldest he also held the offices of P.D.G.R. in the District Grand for the honour thus paid through him to the architects of lodge in the city. Bro. Besant manifested a deep interest Lodge, D.G.S.N, in the District Grand Chapter, and Belgium—had been el:cted an honorary member of the in local Masonry, and was greatly gratified at its healthful P.D.G.O. in the District Grand Mark Lodge of Malta. British Society. growth. As souvenirs of his visit, he was presented by >)¦ Bro. 1-eonard leaves a widow VV. Solomon Strasser with several of historic , two sons, and a daughter to The race for the Queen's Cup, which is annuall y sailed . pamphlets mourn his untimel y and sad end. interest, also one of the original Masonic medals of .v a?t " for during the Royal Yacht Squadron Reeatta week at inp-tnn. This afternoon tht. famous anl-nnr will visi t tne D01 TORS D IITER WlllL'T PATIE .\ T « D IE , is a very ancient Cowes, was sailed for on Tuesday, the three principal say ing, but in tvany cases, unfortunatel y, it is a true one. Such Capitol. He will return to the Metropolis to-morrow, and a variety of systems of medica l treatment have of late competitors being Bro. the Earl of Dunraven 's Valkyrie, Craftsmen come the Prince of Wales's Britannia , sail for home Saturday. His brief visit to the into vogue, and as many of them are based upon pet theories of and the Emperor of here was a graceful compliment , which is highly appreciate various eminent doctors, each has its coteiie of bitter opponents , Germany 's M eteor, the other entries being the Viking, the or ardent admirers. In the meantime, however, patients who Vendetta , and the Mohawk. The Val kyrie, Britannia, —Neiv York City Exchange. ' might recover under a little judicious care often die tliroui ili Book, sent mixing up too many systems for one disease. and Meteor passed thc winning-post in the order named, Twelfth Annual Edition of Explanatory In the use of but the Valkyrie was disqualified for going the wrong side gratis and post free, gives reliable information how t0.m Holloway s Pills and Ointment however there can be no dispute, 0 f.5t os they tither cure or re ieve all diseas-es. of the Nab Light Ship, and the Cup was taken by the money quickly by Stocks and Shares. Highest and * Indeed , many medical J3t0C^. men recommend them with success when all other remedies have Meteor on her time allowance. The Emperor's success was price s for past years.—Address , G. Evans and Co., • tailed. very heartily received. brokers, 11, Poultry, London, E,C,