TABLE OF CONTENTS. 2. Lodge. Meetings and. Workings.—The regu- your Treasurer, or other office-bearer , making re- larity of the various lodge meetings affect the mittances to Grand Lodge, the necessity for using prosperity of a lodge very materially—not less the proper printed schedule in every instance, and of should be held filling up the cash column with great care and Grand Lodge of Scotland and Reform 147 than two meetings per month (except during the summer vacation) and it is sug- accuracy, as this forms the main check upon Freemasonry and Israelitism 148 gested that one of these should be for instruction the Grand Lodge accounts. Poet Masons 148 purposes. It is much to be regretted that many These Intrant Schedules should be invariably Consecration of a new Lodge at VV ldnes, Lancashire... 149 Office Bearers, and even Masters of Lodges are un- dated and signed , otherwise they are no authority. Consecration of the Huyshe Chapter of Hose Croix , able to work tlie ritual of the order, and thereby It is very desirable, that the remittance should Plymouth '50 many abuses creep in , antl a want of uniformity always accompany the schedule, and that, when Mnsnnic Notes and (Queries 1' ;o in working the degrees exist. This is a matter at all possible it should be in the form of Post- requiring attention , asno brother should be elected office order or draft , and not in postage CORRHSPONDKN CE '. to office , or accept if , who is not prepared to stamps, as by this means any miscarriage of letters Masonic Balls 151 discharge its duties. can he traced. Aids to Study 151 It is also suggested that during the winter the The sum remitted with a Schedule should Instruction 151 delivery of lectures, on popular subjects , should be always correspond with that stated therein , so Division of the Province of West Lancashire 151 encouraged. This is found to be of immense that no balance for or against the lod ge may o ... Masonic Tidings—Hritish , Colonial ami Forei gn 152 value to many lodges, and as an example there is exist. 6. Correspondence. —lt frequentl happens United Grand Lodge—Quarterly Communication ... 153 appended hereto a syllabus of the lectures for very y the current Winter Session, in the Lodge Edin- that app lications are made for di plomas within a CIIAFT M ASONRY :— burgh Journeymen, No. 8, and which is worthy few hours of the Intrant 's departure for a fore i gn Metropolitan 154 of being followed. country, although many days may have elapsed Provincial 155 3. Representation of Lodges iu Grand Lodge.— since his admission ; and frequentl y the letter SCOTLAND :— It is to be deplored that many lodges quite over- does not arrive till after the brother has left . In Edinburgh 136 look the advantages flowing from being repre- cases of emergency, a telegra m would always, command attention , and the schedule Masonic Meetings for next week 15 6 sented in Grand Lodge, and a certain isolation if distinct , results whicli is v prejudicial both to the should follow by post. Advertisements 14 C, 14 6, 157, i;S , 1 :9, 1O0 , ery lodge itself, and the Grand Lodge. It is hoped Jn eases where, by accident, promptattention is that these lodges only require this matter to be not given to any communication it should at once brought under their notice to have the omission be written about , and it is specially requested that supplied in future, and that thus a constant and in such instances the full particulars ofthe former THE GRAND LODGE OF SCOTLAND regular communication may exist between the communication be given for guidance. General Observations , Initiation of lame or AND REFORM. Grand Lodge and her daughter lodges, and an 7. increased interest produced in the welfare of each maimed candidates.—Frequent communications B Y B RO . W. J. H UUIIAN . body by the other. l\y its charter each lod ge is are received on this subject , and it is hereby required to send its R.W.M. and Wardens to intimated that as there is no explicit law on the point, it must be left to the voice of the lodge to An important movement litis just heen inaugu- represent it iu Grantl Lodge, and where this is not convenient, they are allowed to appoint do in the circumstances what appears to be- rated in the Grand Lotlge of Scotland , hy the Grand Proxies, who should be required to keep their correct. Master, the Right Honourable the Earl of Rosslyn, lod ges carefully informed of all Grand Lodge Mark Degree.—As it is believed many lodges are under misconception in this matter, and we hope that success will attend his Lordship's proceedings and interests. The Roll of Members of Grand Lodge must any lod ge desiring a copy of circular of Decem- earnest endeavours to promote efficiency, repre- now be closed at the ist of April , yearly, (except ber, 1S60, eontaining full instructions on the subject sentation, and practical benevolence, throughout as to vacancies occasioned by deaths and repre- may have the same on application at this office. I'he foreging suggestions are made as calling all the departments of Masonry under his juris- sentations of lodges abroad). And that , with these exceptions, the Members appearing on the the attention of lodges to points which may be diction. The following communication , addressed Roll at that date are the only parties entitled to improved by themselves without further leg isla- to the lodges by command of the Grand Master, vote at Meetings of Grand Lodge until tlie fol- tion by Grand Lodge, and which his Lordshi p the Grand Master is satisfied only require to be will givesjonie idea uf the changes now imminent, lowing annual election. If therefore your lod ge is to be represented in pointed out, in order to be carefull y observed. und which are much needed , Grantl Lodge, during the currency of the year I remain, R.W. Sir and Brother, "G RAND Lonon OF S COTLAND , from that date, you will require to have the names of the R.W.M. and Wardens, or Proxy Yours truly and fraternall y, " Freemasons' Hall , Master and Wardens, registere d by me prior to J OHN LAURIE , Grand Clerk. " Edinburgh , ist February, 1S72. ist April , and their fees of membership duly paid , R.W. S IR AND B ROTHKR . —I am commanded or if already represented, then to see that your On the first point , viz., the " Admission of by the M.W. the Grand Master to bring under representatives are properl y qualified and acting, Members,'' we consider the fault mainly rests with your notice the following points of importance, to otherwise the lodge, will appear in the unrepre- the Grand Lodge, for iu the last edition of its \vhich the most serious attention ofthe daughter sented list. lodges is invited, with a view to their own welfare .Inniial Certificates.—In consequence of the Laws (A.D. 1871) page 46, it is stated that ' no individuall and as affecting 4. y, the status and cha- Act of Parliament , entitled , An Act for the more candidate for the Apprentice degree shall be racter of the Scottish Craft at large. These, effectual Suppression of Societies established for however, are dealt with onl initiated in any lodge for a smaller sum than y as suggestions, seditious and treasonable purposes, ike., Grand which, it is hoped, will receive a fair consideration Lodge on 5th August, resolved that every twenty-one shillings, exclusive ofthe Grand Lodge at the hands of the Office 1799, Bearers and members daughter lod ge should annuall on the 24th June, clues for registration." At page it is provided of the various lod y 47, ges, and under the supervision transmit the affirmation (Appendix C. Grand of the Provincial that no candidate shall be advanced to a superior # Grand Lodges, be given effect Lodge Laws) that the requisites ofthe said Act viz :— to, had been complied with during the preceding degree at a shorter interval than that of two weeks. 1. Admission if Members.—Grave complaints year, and in return receive a certificate concerning excepting under the emergency clauses. are frequentl y made as to the hurried reception the proofs and privileges of the Charter. Many of candidates^without sufficient time To our mind the remedy lies in altering these being allowed lodges neglect this most important duty, and clauses. to enqu i re into their character. This, it is obvious, thereby render themselves liable to the recall of Let the initiation fee be raised to three is fraught with.the most disastrous consequences their Charter and to be struck off' the Roll of the guineas at least in Scotland, and never permit the to the Craft , and will be carefull y avoided by all Grand Lodge. I am therelore to request your well-governed lod degrees to be given unless an interval of one ges, as also the conferring of immediate attention to this matter if such omission more than one month has elapsed between each . The fact is that , degree upon any candidate at the applies to your lodge. same time. This is contra ry to Grand Lodge Registration of Intrants.—A frequent cause at thc present time, a lodge can be called at any- Laws, except 5. in cases of well ascertained and of comp laint is the very careless manner in which absolute emergency. time, even during the same day that the sum- Frequent complaints are the Intrant Returns are made, it being in many also made as to the mons is issued ; (some even issue no summons), small initiation fee charged instances quite impossible to make sure of the by many lodges. Money can be no test of names or dates, thereby occasioning trouble and and any stranger to the neighbourhood , especially character, it is true, but the best interests of a expense in returning the schedule, and frequently lish gentleman can there and then be initialed lodge will dictate the necessity Eng , , , of avoiding this delay in the issue of di plomas. ground of comp passed , and raised , without any law of the Grand laint ; especially is this worthy of It is very desirable to have some definite in- attention in towns where many lodges exist, and formation regarding affiliated brethren , as to their Lodge of Scotland being infringed ! I have my- where it is found that the fee fixed by one lodge mother lod ge, and which with a little trouble , passed and acts prejudiciall self known gentlemen thus initiated , y upon the sister lodges. No could always be supplied. doubt each lod ° raised , and I have known others whom I could ge knows its own affairs best, and Special notice is called to filling in with care it is difficult to leg islate on this question , but every column of the Returns ; this is very much not designate either gentlemen, or honest men, undoubtedly the minimum fee at present neglected, especiall y the column of fees paid by thus admitted into the Craft , and it is not there- fixed by the Grand Lodge is sufficientl y small the Intrants for Initiation, and is very necessary, fore to be wondered at that the former have paid for any locality, and it . is the interest of every as forming lod a check upon the lodges that Grand ge to increase that sum, as circumstances will Lodge Laws are obeyed. little attention to Masonry, remember nothing of warrant. The Auditors desire me to urge upon you, or the ceremonies, and look upon the whole as a farce ; while the latter have been enabled to use the 5. Registration of Intrants.—No annual sub- Only a dream of Love, Of heart inclined to heart— passport for scriptions are paid by the members of many sacred privileges of Freemasonry as a As clouds that in the blue of heaven meet, deception, and would never have been initiated lodges in Scotland, and no annual dues are re- As white clouds cling and part. had due enquiry been made. I do not say all quired to be paid to the Grand Lodge for each We dreamed and we awoke ; member of a lod , so it is no wonder that the lodges pass the candidates thus, but I do say ge No more ! But ah, for dreams annual dues some have, and still do so, and do not apparently Registrationo is neglected.IJ When Engendered of the subtle light of Love, disobey any law of the Grand Lodge thereby. are required to be paid, andtheir non-payment is Bright with its iris gleams ! followed, bii aforfeilitre of membership, as in Eng- The caution as to the admission of members Shadows of leaf and bird is of little avail, while such wholesale, sudden, and land, we think the Registration will be duly Fall on the meadow grass ; absurd introductions to the Craft are permitted, attended to. The Grand Master on a notice of But over it the shadow that I love Never again shall pass. and I am persuaded it is only for wholesome and motion , on 6th November, 1871, spoke of the salutary laws to be made to make Scottish Free- sum of two pence per month, or 2s. per annum The summer voices blend masonry respected as it deserves to be. being levied on all members of lodges, and we In music as of yore, But from the melod has dropt a note : The payment of one guinea and a half for hope tlu: suggestion will be made the law of the y There will be song no more. initiation , passing, and raising, according to some Grand Lodge; and we are persuaded that if it is, by-laws, is wholly derogatory to Masonry, and financial prosperity will soon be the pleasant The glory and the wealth Of nature all things share, reduces it to the position of a mere benefit society, realisation of the Grand Lodge of Scotland. But in my heart is 110 responsive throb which is actually the light in which it is regarded The Grand Lodge Debt is a disgrace to the That tells me it is fair. in some parts of Scotland. Some lodges there Scottish Craft , and the sooner it is cleared off' the have benefit societies attached and it is necessary better. The plan suggested by the Grand Back on thy sunny dream I turn an aching gaze, to be a Freemason in order to join , and the Craft Master would soon remedy the existing defect But the clear splendour of its glory throws is thereby made subservient to an enrolled benefit in the finances, and leave a good balance for the A shadow on my days. society ! (If not enrolled it ought to be, so the " Fund of Scottish Benevolence","' which is cer- It would, however be manifestl argument is all thc same) . tainly far fro m being in the position that it should , y unfair to The second point, Meetings and llrorl;iii"s. be. Lodge Halls throughout the Province are Bro. Sawyer were wc to quote too copiously from his poems Any Master Mason is eligible for the chair ofthe being built , and the members of lod ges thus , we desire but to direct our readers , lodge ! This to our mind explains the poor privileged to meet in rooms of their own, will attention to the work, under a powerful convic- working (often to be lamented) amongst Scottish appreciate the benefit of such arrangement. We tion that its perusal will afford them both profit and leasure - we will therefore simp l mention a lodges. Surely the law which requires that lament the present circumstances of many lodges. p ; y few of the shorter compositions which especiall candidates for the chair must first of all have The meetings are simp ly convivial, and partake y acted as Wardens for twelve months, tends to more of the character of tavern associations in please our fancy. " The Triumph of the Fleur- " secure greater efficiency, and what is more, also several lodges I could mention, and refreshments de-Lis, the lovely verses inscribed to "Angelica," " The Letter," a Colerid ian specimen of blank gives additional importance to the distinguished are the order of the day from the beg inning to g verse " A Dream of the Sea " position. the end of lhe assembly. We wish it were re- , and " The Song " In this respect we hope to sec the two Sister cognised asafact that such practices prostitute the of Age, which is a perfect specimen of rythmic music. Amongst strains of a different kind Grand Lodges adopt the same requisites, and Masonic Order to unholy purposes, and lower the , ' " certainly, we may fairly assume that the oflice of standard and aims of the Fraternity in the we may instance " The Trooper s Defence " Master in Scotland will be more valued if it is minds of all respectable men who are not Masons. and " The 'Prentice Holiday, both lays worthy lace among national l rendered less easy to attain , and especially if, of a p our yrics—albeit the after two years, it is obligatory fora lodge to elect subject-matter of both is not calculated to awaken joyous emotions. a new Master. In Scotland, under the present POET MASONS. But we have said sufficient to induce our law, the same Master may retain the Chair, (if (Continuedfrom page 136.J so elected) for half a century ! and in conse- readers to judge for themselves, and we congra- We resume with tulate the Alasonic Order generall quence, some lodges would quite look upon a new pleasure our notice of Bro. y, and especially ' Master as a great curiosity. Sawyer s poems, and here we may mention that the Urban Lodge, of which Bro. Sawyer isa Past the printer of The Freemason has perpetrated Master, upon possessing such an ornament to the The suggestion relative to the delivery if Lectures a curious error 111 the voluminuous roll of members of the Craft. is a most excellent one, and well deserves the quotation whicli we gave from the " Legend of Ph llis," last week. We hearty support of the members, not only in Scot- y drew land, but everywhere that Freemasonry flourishes. particular attention to the charming passage The Represent ation in which the regal beauty is represented as 3. if Lodges iu Graud FREEMASONRY AND ISRAELITISM. Lodge.—Quite a different system prevails in approaching Deniaphoon " in the snatched mo- " A N E PITOME OK B RO . CARPENTER ' S A RTICLES Scotland on this point. Past Masters ment of the absolute prime of beauty, a phrase , as such , ON THIS S UBJECT . singularl suggestive, revealing have no status whatever. The present W. Master, y as it does a sub- tlety of thoug Wardens, or in their absence regularly appointed ht and imagery seldom found, even BV W. K. X., No. 7OG. in the writings of our best poets. But the per- Proxy Masters and Wardens, have votes in Grand No. IV. June 17th 1871. — The people of Lod verse son of Caxton transmutes the golden words ge. Israel and Judah having been removed by their •' snatched moments " into the dross of " matched We are not prepared to adopt this Proxy system, conquerors, the land became an uncultivated as our ideal of movements," as if the poet's ideas were coupled representation , as we believe the waste, and was overrun by wild beasts. The with the " movements " of a time-piece, or of a good old law which allows of Past Masters having " Lamentations of Jeremiah" bring vividl before body of cavalry. y a vote, so long as they subscribe to a lodge, is a us the awful change that passed over the land. But mo;t The " Legend of Phyllis " is in every sense a excellent one. God had promised to give this land to Abraham splendid contribution to the poetry of the age, lhe strange part of the matter is, that the and his seed for ever, and this promise was re- nor are most of the verses composing the accom- Proxy Masters are not reijuired to have served as newed to Isaac and Jacob, yet the land is now Masters of a panying " Year of Song " unworthy of being set Craft Lodge, and thus ordinary occupied by strangers, and the chosen people are as minor gems in the same luminous circle. Master Masons may become Proxy Masters, and scattered abroad among the nations How is The following picture is limned with the hand appoint their Wardens. this ? The people were punished, and are now of a master. 4. The Annual Certificates we thoroughly sup suffering for their sins, but since their dispersion A S UMMER D REAM . port, and think the plan worth adopting in En" God has said he will " a second time renew the Only a summer dream land, as we believe they would tend to secure , remnant of his people from the four corners of Sport of an idle day, more regularity in the transmission of the annual A meadow range, a word the earth." The restoration of Judah and Israel beside the stream, on list to the Clerk ofthe Peace. A parting and—away. does ^not rest a mere casual promise, but on many clear and explicit promises As the ng to various writers) although rude 111 spe ech Wylie, Prov. G.S.D. ; J. Skeaf, Prov. G.O. , J. threatenings of punishment have been so and dress, were a race capable of high polish and W. J. Fowler, Prov. G.A.D.C ; Dr. J. Mercer literally fulfilled , it cannot be doubted that fitted for great deeds. They possessed many Johnson, Prov. G.S.; G. de la Perrelle, Prov . the promises of restoration to the Promised Land virtues, and their government was a kind of G.S. ; B. Cheshire, and P. Ball, Prov. Tylers. will also be fulfilled. We know where to look military democracy, under a chief or king. Feu- Amonst the other brethren present were;—Bros for the remnant of Judah, but where are we to dalism universally prevailed ; the land was public W. Richardson, P.M. 14 8 ; W. Woods, W.M find Israel ? They have been fruitlessl y sought property, for which services were to be rendered 1250 ; Stephen Johnson, P.M. 673 ; J. H for in every quarter of the world, and now to the state. Among the Anglo-Saxons, all their Hustwick, W.M. 292 ; P. M. Larsen , P.M. $94 and then we fancy we get a glimpse of villages weredivtded into ten wards called tytlungs. W. Rigby, P.M. 758, P. Prov. G.P. Cheshire ; them in China , Japan , Tartary, India and else- To the Teutonic knights we owe the guilds in J. F. Birchall , P.M. 86 ; J. Jackson, W.M. 148 ; where. It is not improbable that some portions town and city, and their guilds were combined S. Cookson, P.M. 1182 ; H. Pearson, W.M. 249 ; of the exile peopled might have made their way to into coporations , in whicli we find the representa- G. Morgan, W.M. 1033 ; R. Grade, P.M. 477 ; these countries from the northern parts of tive principle that characterised all their institu- J. Pemberton , P.M. 124 6 ; T. Clark, P.M. 673 ; Assyria, but the mass cannot thus have tlisposed tions. Unlike the Celts, the reflective faculty of T. IL Lowe, P.M. and Treas. 1013; G. Turner, of themselves. We shall see presently that their the Anglo-Saxons predominated over the imagin- P.AI. 823 and 86; R. Pearson , P.M. 673 ; Ii. ' destination has been different , and in a different ative. From such ancestors a nation has been James, W.M. 203 ; S. Morris, W.M. 86 ; W. direction. formed , superior to all others in the love and Crane, P.M. 249 and 1299 ; P. R. Thorn W.M. No. V. June 24th , 1871.—Darius, B.C. 507, in possession of useful liberty, and which cultivates 1182 ; J. T. Hall , P.M. 86 ; J. Janes, W.M. 2r6 ; his invasion of Maesia, first subdued the Getne the elegances of art , the labours of industry, the D. Jones, P.M. 155 ; J. Turner, Sec. 216 ; M. or Goths, a branch of the Teutonic family. energies of war, the researches of science, and Mawson, Sec. 1013 ; T. Beazley, 86 ; J. Lloyd. Herodotus gives a full account of these people, the richest productions of genius. The hand of J.D. 249 ; J. Williams, S.D. 86 ; J. Wood, who were afterwards invaded hy Alexander the God has led forth this extraordinary people, who Treas. 1094 ; W. Cron, 86 ; &c. Great. They refused to submit, and ultimately are destined to become the civiliscrs and saviours The Craft Lodge was opened in the three de- removed tn Dacia , (now known as Roumania). of the world. grees by Bro. 1' . Wy lie, Prov. G.R., the Senior The Romans drove the Dacians still further (To be continued.) Warden 's chair being occupied by Bro. John north ; when they were attacked by the Huns, Jackson, W.M. 148, and S.W. 1354 ; and that and were compelled to seek shelter under the of the Junior Warden by Bro. I. T. Birchall , Romans, by whom thev were so ill-used that they CONSECRATION OF A NEIV LODGE AT P.M. 86 ; Bro. S. Johnson, P.M. 673, acting LANCASIIIRE. invited their kindred , the Ostrogoths, and under WIDNES, as I.G. Alarie, A.D. 396, attacked and plundered Rome. One of the most influential and distinguished The ceremony of consecration was performed Sharon Turner, says, that Europe has been gatherings of Masons which has been witnessed in amost effective manner by Bro. T. Wylie, peopled by. in the Province of West Lancashire for some time assisted by Bro. Hamer. After the brethren of the new lod 1. The Rimmerian , or Keltic lace. took place at Widnes, near Liverpool , on Thurs- ge had been 2. Thc Scythian , Gothic, and German race. day, the 22nd ultimo., when and where the Lodge arranged 111 order, an opening prayer was offered b Bro. Vernon and after a piece of solemn 3. The Sclavonians, who settled in Poland , of Equity, No. 13S4, was consecrated with im- y • , Russia , and Bohemia. pressive ceremonial. There could not have been music had been played by Bro. Sheaf, The presiding officer addressed the brethren The Scythians, or Goths, drove the Celts, 01 fewer than about 120 present to witness the on the nature of the meeting. Kelts, to the extremities of Europe, and ceremony, and as there were an unusually large After the Provincial Grand Secretary had read occupied the greater portion of central number of W. Masters and P. Alasters amongst the petition and warrant, the brethren of the new Europe, and from them are descended the brethren , the youngest lod ge has started with lodge approved of the officers named therein, and the Anglo-Saxons, Normans, Danes, Germans, an ecla t which augurs favourabl y for for its future the P. Prov. G. Chaplain then delivered a most Dutch , Bel gians, French , ami Swedes. Of the progress and success. appropriate and interesting Oration " The Lodge," various Scythian nations the Sakai or Sncc arc Unfortunately the proceedings did not pass off and in the course of which he referred to the lessons the people from whom the Saxons are descended. without an awkward hitch , which proved both deducibje from its symbolical teachings. Bro. I hey seized part of Armenia , and called it vexatious and inconvenient to those who had Sheaf' s fine anthem , " Behold how Good " was Sakasuiua. Pliny says, that the Sakai , who some respect for punctuality, and to whom time sung by Bros. D. Jones, Haswell, and Pem- settled in Armenia , were named Sakassani. Pto- was very valuable. The commencement of the J. berton , in its striking effect, and the remainder of lemy also mentions a Scythian people by the consecration ceremonial was fixed for two o'clock , the consecration music (also b Bro. Sheaf,) was name ol Saxons. The Angles were a branch ' of and about that time, Bro. T. Wylie, P.M. 86 and y iven witli equal efficiency. the Goths, or Saxons, who pushed their conquests 292, P. Prov. G. Reg,, who was to perform the g ge was afterwards uncovered, and con- as far as Jutland , and occup ied a country near ceremony, in company with a large number of The lod secrated, constituted, and dedicated with the Holstein, called Anglia. They adopted a sea- masons, who had arrived at the hotel ready to ceremonial. faring life, and often invaded Britain , the eastern begin. About half-past two o'clock , however, a impressive and proper After the consecration the presiding officer coast of which became known as the Saxon shore. telegram was received from the Provincial Grand , proceeded to instal Bro. W. When the Romans left Britain , the Britons in- Secretary , who had left Liverpool with the war- immediately J. J. vited thc Angles, or Saxons over to defend them rant of Constitution, and a number of brethren , Fowler as W.M. Tho newl y-installed W.M. then invested thc against the Picts antl Scots. The Saxon heptarch y in consequence of their depending upon a certain following officers of the lodge :—Bro. the Rev.— was established , but ultimately the seven king- train at a certain hour (according to the local S.W. ; R doms merged into one, and the country was time tables) , but which turned out to have no Whiteleg, Chaplain ; Ii. Syred, R. D. Simpson Secretary called Angle-land or England. Tbe Danes, another existence. In consequence of this circumstance Young, J.W.; , ppenheim S.D. ; Corke, J.D. ; and Warcing branch of the same family, invaded the country, it was nearly four o'clock before the ceremony O , I.G. The brethren then elected Brother Jame- and ultimately united with the Anglo-Saxons, actuall y began , and several were therefore unable hton, T ler. as also did the Norman branch some years later. to remain until its beginning, many until the son, Treasurer, and Brother Sep y was afterwards closed in due form, Thus the Gothic race, from the north of the completion of the installation proceedings, and Thc Iodge brethren sat down to an Empire, sp read itself throughout the civ ilised the majority of those from a distance were com- and in thc evening the excellent banquet , under the presidency of Bro. world, and by its possession of England planted pelled to leave before the termination ol the ban- states in America , Australia , and other colonies quet. Fowler, W.M. in both hemispheres, carry ing their religion , lan- The Provincial Grand Officers present were:— After dinner, the usual loyal and masonic guage and civilisation into every part of the Bros. 11. G. Vernon , A.M., P. Prov. G.C. ; II. toasts were proposed, and the brethren separated world. ' S. Alpass, Prov. G. Sec ; T. Wy lie , Prov. at a seasonable hour, after spending a very No. VI. Jul y ist, 187).—The Goths (accord- (-¦• R*'o - ¦ James Hamer, P. Prm . G.T. ; R. plan-ant meeting. CO NSECRATI ON OF THE HUYSHE Chapter , which had been carried out under his of the W.M. of the Three Grand Principles, CHAPTER O F R OSE CRO IN, PL Y- superintendence. and Bro. King, Prov . G. Chaplain, of Queen 's MOUTH. The Illustrious Secretary General gave a very College, on behalf of the Sir Isaac Newton. The gratif y ing sketch of the progress of the new Hall brethren then separated, feeling they had done A large and influential meeting of the mem- at 33, Golden-square, London, together with some their duty to their Royal brother on that ausp i- bers of the Ancient and Accepted Rite took place interesting details as to the rapid increase in cious and interesting occasion. at Plymouth on Tuesday, the aolh ult., on the strength and prosperity which the Ancient and occasion of the Consecration of a new Chapter Accepted Rite has been making during the last The following reply has been received to the of Rose Croix. few years. u congratulatory address of the brethren of Shake- Th:.- Supreme Council of the Thirty Third Bro. J. J. Clase, i8 , himself an affiliated speare Lodge, (No. 1009), Manchester. Degree of England and Wales, iS:c , was re pre Knight , congratulated the newly affiliated " Marlborough House, sented by the Illustrious Bros. Charles J. Vi gne, Knights, Rosa-. Crueis, on their reception under " Pall Mall, S.W. M.P.S. Grand Commander ; Captain X. G. the banners of the Ancient and Accepted Rite, ' " Alarch 2nd, 1872 Phillips, V.P. Lieutenant Grand Commander ; he said he could speak feelingly, having formerly " General Sir William Knoll - ys is directed by Colonel Henry Clerke, Grand Chancellor , J ohn been unrecognised by the Supreme Council of the Prince of Wales to thank the Worshipful M. Pultney Montagu, Grand Secretary General ; the 3,3°, and cut off' from Masonic communion Master, Oflicers, and Brethren of the Shakespeare attended by the 111. Bro. Hyde Pullen , r,°, Asst. with Brethren of the Rose Croix Degree. Under Loilge of Free and Accepted Masons, for Secretary. A large number of Rose Croix the able leadership of Bro Duboc he felt sure the their kind congratulations on his recovery. brethren were present to receive the Supreme Chapter would be a great and lasting success. " His Royal Highness desires to express his Council, including the following :—T'ht Illus- The Chapter was then closed in solemn form. grateful acknowledgements for the kind syinpathy trious Bros. Captain C. C. Dick , 32 ; John The beautifu l ceremonies of the Degree of tliey have manifested on the occasion of his pro- Oxley Oxland, 32°, Most Wise Soverei gn Uni- Rose Croix were most impressivel y performed tracted illness, and for the good wishes they have Dr. F. W. Wood- versity Chapter, Cambridge; by the Illustrious Bros. H yde Pullen , 33°, and 0 offered for his future welfare. forde, 31 , P.M.W.S., Alfred Chapter, Taunton ; John Oxley Oxland , 32 '"'. ' " C E. Austin, Esq., W.M." Captain G. Annesley Piiavre, R.N.,30" ; Colonel The musical arrangements were under the John Elliott , 30", .Most Wise Soverei gn , Saint management of Hro. Wr.ulcalt, and --vere very Aubvu Chapter, Devonport : I lenrv Dubosc, 30" ; effectively rendered. , ~ IHttltiun in pii rti o or Masonic plates John Chapman , it> ; v. R. Iieeciiey, ih~ : After the ceremony the numbers of lhe ' niiD Queries. CD. MaeCarthy, 18' ; James J. Clase, rS" : Supreme Council, and a number of Rose Croix J ,-J E. Aitken Davies, i8 ; T. B. Harvey. iS ; Brethren adjourned to the Globe I lotel , where a M \sDNitv FIITY Ymiis Aoo. F. R. Limes: 18° : and many others. sumptuous banquet had been prepared , and with The following extract from an old magazine The meeting took place in the I luysh.- Masonic the usual loyal toasts a very agreeable evening is, perhaps, not unworthy of reproduction. Temple, Princess Place, w here the magnificent concluded one of the most important davs in the " Mr. Thomas Busher, of Kirkland, Kendal, suite of Masonic Rooms was thrown inlo one annals of Freemasonrv in Plymouth. Chapter for the celebrat ion of the riles of the died on the 23th of November, 1822, aged 66. Rose Croix , and fitted up with a degree of ele- 1 le suffered a long and severe affliction, occasioned by gance and perfection as yet unsurpassed b any the apparentl y trilling circumstance of remov- y TllANKSGir/NC DAY AT C.IMIlR!IXIE. Chapter out of the Metropolis. ing a w arl from the back of his hand by a little The business of the meeting commenced \\ ith The members ofthe Scientific Lotlge, Xo. SS, caustic. Being the oldest Freemason in Kendal , the affiliation to the Ancient antl Accepted Rite and those belonging to the Three Grand Princi- and haying been a worth}- member of that body, of Bros. John. Sadler , l ost ph Matthew::. Captain ples, Xo. 4.1.1 , met at the Guildhall , w here the as wel! as a respectable member of society in ' general , his obsequies John Tanner Davy, and Isaac Walls, formerl y Aidernan s parlour was placed at their disposal were observed with ' , Masonic honours. The sublime anthem from the Knights R USH: Crueis of th.: C.irylun Encamp- tor cloi iiing, "a-., when thev formed the pro- '•' ' ment. cession , consisting ol Deputy Min or , Alderman 7th of Job, Is there nol an appointed time, The following Hrethren were then perfected as aud Councillors, and other authoiilies , all the accompanied by the organ, was powerfully felt by the assembled mourners ; and the oration Knights of Rose Croix, Willm. Burrows Hambly, brethren wearing the insi gnia of the Order, at the ' grave side, so impressivel delivered b W.M. 857; John J. Hambly, P.M. 70: f. N. and proceeded to Great S;. Mary s Church to y y Mr. ' Samuel Grund the W.M., Blake, P.M. 2 .;;o; Herben V. Mearle, W . M. 13 6 ; the special service, alter which the brethren ;\d- y, was calculated to leave a solemn feeling Leonard D. Westcott, P.M. 70 . |oiirn..-d to the lod ge room .it the Red Lion , and of religions awe on the " The new Chapter was then consecrated in partook nf an excellent luncheon. The chair minds of the attendants. Ancient and solemn form under the name of the was taken by the Worshi pful Master of the Many of your readers will recognise in the Huyshe Chapter of Sovere i gn Princes of Rose Sciiniilie Lodge. No. 88. I'.ro. James Augustus above paragraph a relative of Bro. Edward Croix, and lhe Illustrious llro. Henry Uulvi.-e , Dii uii'. .- 1-.-k. ol i-'.lv . t \\1 KI was supported bv Busher , Pa.it Grand Sword Hearer of England , !0°, installed as M.W. Sovereign for the ensuing Past Masters, Bros. J. Dinunoek , Bentley, Ling, the energetic and indefatigable Provincial Grand year. Donagan , Wilderspin , MC.) Secrei-.-.n of Cumberland and Westmorland , who The following appointments were then made ; the toasts of " 'I'he Oueen and lhe Craft " is so well known in the north of England for his the 111. Bros. John Oxley Oxland ,32 ', I.P.M. W. S. and "H.R.H. I '.ie Prince of Wales , P.G.M. ol zeal and devotion to the Craft, and for his able, Eiigl.in:!. w ere given witli _ o;_ria anil substantial support of the various Masonic and Prelate ; Lord Eliot , }i\ First General ; . _. :n;>;-iii ' e remarks. J Jas. J. Clase. i8' , Second General : William which w ere received in the must enthusiastic Charities. ( Burrows Hambly, 18" . Grand Marshal : Isaac maimer. The latter was followed b y the melodv The welfare of the )rder , fostered and encou- Watts, 18°, Treasurer ; 11. !•'. I learle , iS~ , " (iod Bless the Prince nf We.l-.s," which was raged by the ancestor, has lost nothing in the Registrar. rendered by the W.M., liros. Vsecd , Swan and ham's of the descendant, w hose example might Letters expressing regret nt their inabilit y to Baker, as a quarici: , being joined in the chorus he profitabl y followed by every brother.—II.B. attend the meeting were received from Bro Lord by all the breihren. 0 Eliot, 31 , antl from severa l Kni ghts K os.-e Crueis 'I'he W.M. then announced he would g ive but l.KKAI .I'AST . Kl'l's's CocnA. GlIATHI I I. AN D ClIM- nuiTiMi. —" H\ :i thorough knowled ge of tlie natural laws one more toast on that occasion as the brethren and other candidates for affiliation and perfec- , whicli jjoua n t.ic operations ol di gestion and nutrition , anil tion. might wish to be with their families or friends. 1 fe by :i caiou! app lication of ti n- fine properties of well-selected cocoa , -Mr. K pps lias prm ided our breakfast, tables with a The Illustrious Grand Commander congratu- then proposed " The W.M. of the Three Grand delicatcly-llaw.uud i .eu-ia _ >e whicli mav .-sue us many l)i- -i\ ' bills 'iril Sirrier lated the Brethren on the success of the meeting, Princi ples, coupled with success to that Lodge," . y doctors ,"— I Onxvlle Made simply with Boiling Water or Milk. IC-u-h packet is labelled— and complimented Bro. Oxley Oxland on the and also " The Sir Isaac New ton University, Xo. "J AMKS K ITS iV Co., Iloma-opathic Chemists, London." " Alio, _]i;i\cf.i of K pps':-, .Ujikv Coco.t ( Cocoa :i:icl Co:.- beauty and perfection of tbe arrangements nf the Ayj. Bro. P.M. Doii .iga:'. replied , in the absence ileincil M'-lk. ©righviil <£o\TCS 3?onbcncc I hope I shall not give oftence if I say that its landmarks prescribed at a Provincial Grand Masonic literature does not occupy the position Lodge. A month's notice of the discussion of a which it should occupy in the present day. Some question , involving snch great interest, if there is MASONIC BALLS. few of our brethren are evincing great industry, a determinate jur isdiction, (which I very much (To the Editor of the Freemason.) and are doing good service in bringing to light question.) is indeed a most summary proceeding. materials contributory to authentic Alasonic his- 1 ours most respectfully, S IR AND B ROTHER ,— tory, but that is too exclusive in its range, and A SKCRKTARY 01- \ WEST LAX CASH IRK LODGE . I am always glad to read the able too dry in its details to greatly interest the Alarch 6th, 1872. antl useful remarks of your correspondent who thousands of readers, who would gladl y avail signs himself " Lupus," but I do not think his themselves of an opportunity to read more diver- INSTRUCTION. recent letter quite clears up the question raised sified works, and such as mi ht be more or less g (To the Editor of under the above heading. contributor}' to Masonic acquirements , including the Freemason.) ist. Under what special view the Prov. Grand as they do, all the more hidden mysteries of D EAR S IR AND B ROTHER ,— Master for Somerset prohibited the wearing of nature and science, as leading to a more compre- W ill you kindly make it known through the decorations and clothing of the high degrees , hensive perception of the wonderful work s of the the columns of your valuable Alasonic Journal nothing can be affirmed. Almighty. that it is the intention of the United Pilgrims 2nd. Your correspondent " Lupus says the But there is another recommendation of our Lodge of Instruction , No. ^07, to accept an in- nobleman in question (the Earl of Carnarvon) is R. AV. Brother 's, in. connection with thc library, vitation from the Pythagorean Lodge of Instruc- " not at the head of the high degrees ;" but he is which should not he overlooked, lie says : tion to attend at the Prince of Orange, Green- 0 really in the S.C of 33 . " Would it not also be well to add to this wich, on Friday, the 15th inst, at 6.,3o, p.m., for •3rd. Your correspondent says that no per- something of a general literary character , so the purpose o working th: Fifteen Sections. mission is required for wearing the decorations of that, from time to time, lectures may be delivered We have started the movement for interchange the high degrees or of the Temple "' anywhere or on the various subjects of the arts and sciences, of visits between Lodges of Instruction for the at any time." I would simpl y remark that it is and the progress mankind makes in useful know- purpose of endeavouring to assimilate the uni- not usual to wear these in a Craft lodge, though ledge? Such an arrangement woultl tend to pro- formity of working in our several bulges, and sometimes done. mote the best interests and welfare of our Order, have every reason to antici pate success. 4th. The S. C of ,3,3° do object to Mason s in and sustain it in public opinion." The two lodges above named will be happy to their degrees wearing their decorations in public, It is not now, for the first time, that such a have the attendance of brethren interested in except under dispensation. suggestion has been made. I remember that this movement. With the wisdom of these injunctions I am 111 after having bad the gratification of being present Bro John Thomas, P.M., &c, will preside on no way concerned. at the open ni ght of the Prudent Brethren Lodge the above occasion, and the Sections will be Yours fraternally, of Instruction , 1 called attention to it in the worked by brethren under his preceptorshi p. ' v W. L. A. -o . columns of the Freemason , and expressed a hope Yours Fraternally, 28th Feb. 1872. that such a ni ght would lead to something of a J AMBS S TEVENS , P.AL , &c, more permanent and comprehensive character , Hon. Sec. United Pilgrims Lodge of Instruction. ' embracinn- not only the ritualistic and symbolic March 4th , 1873 . AIDS TO STUDY. teaching and instruction with which we were then deli hted and edified ; hut also conversations (To the Editor (if Tire Fret 'iuamn.} g , and lectures on tlie arcana of both the Craft and itlasonir tubings. D EAK S IR AX 11 B ROTUKR ,— the Arch. BRITISH , FOREIGN , AND COLONIAL. I have—perhaps I should be ashamed Ai y hope has been partiall y realised , in the J establishment and success of the Roval Arch to confess it —onl y just read the address delivere d R OYAL M ASONIC I NSTITUTION FOR B OYS.— by the Right Worshi pful John P. Brown , Deputy Chapter of Improvement. For the working and Grand Master to the District Grand Lod ge of illustration of Arch Alasonry, we can wish for To give a practical direction to the various sug- Turkey, as published in The Freemas on of Sept. nothing beyond that ; but we lack the opportunity gestions and proposals for the expression of grati- yth , 187 1 , and I cannot but , though so long for conversation , and diversified oral information , tude by the members of the Craft on the happy after its appearance, express my admiration of its which might , I think , be rendered exceedingly comprehensive, catholic , and truly practical cha- iutercstin»- and instruct iv e. Why should we not recovery of II. R. II. the Prince of Wales, it has racter. But my object in troubling you with this is make an attempt to realise il ': Wo have brethren been determined , with the sanction and approval to recal attention to a recommendation which our in that Chapter of Improvement, who might of the Genera l Committee, to endeavour to raise R.W. Bro. urges upon the attention of the Turkish easily do it. The libraries , the lectures, and the a special fund , lodges, in connection with a lodge of instruction conversations , in favour of which a voice coines lo be called " The Prince of Wales' about to be established , and the benefits of which to us from the East , are surely not lx-vond the Thanksg iving Fund ," with which to defray the I am ashamed to think no in England should reach of the brethren residing in Loudon, debt of f^ooo still encumbering this Institu- need to be reminded of .by a brother in Constan- ours fraternally , ^ tion. Contributions of any amount, from tinop le. We in England pride ourselves upon Wii.i.i \ M C\ RI ' I ; NTI : K . being a practical people, and we certainly have Lodges, Chapters, or individuals , will be most facilities for bringing together and adapting thankfully received , and one brother, (already a to various useful purposes means of instruction DIVISION OF THE PROVINCE OF WEST Vice-President of the Institution) has ottered and improvement , such as are not enjoyed by the LANCASHIRE. dwellers in Turkey. Let it not be said that they Fifty Guineas additional , if ninety-nine other (To the Editor of the Freewuio it .) are making more use of their small opportunities similar donations can be obtained. than we of the greater ones we have al command. S IR , a ver\- important motion to divide the ' But to our R. W. Brother s recommendation. Province of\\ est Lancashire , and niakea Southern Mvit fi M VSONKY .—Thc " Birchall Lodge" of He savs : . province thereout , is in the notice paper for a .Mark Master Alasons will be consecrated at the " I cannot too strongly recommend the gradual .'ferial Provincial Grand Lod ge, lo be held at lhe formation of a Masonic Library , composed ol Bull Inn , Preston , on the ;th of April , next. Bull Hotel , Preston , Lancashire , on Wednesday, such books anil periodicals , in various languages, Very 11 tile time is now left to consider individuall y— the 1,]th inst., by the R. W. Provincial Grantl as refer fti our order, and that fixed periodical that is lod ges—what the elf'cct of such a measure Alark Alaster , Bro. Wm. Romaine Callender , Jr., meetings should be held , in strict accordance with will be, if confirmed. The province of West its rilles and regulations. I hope that the youngei Lancashire is financiall y wealthy, and how that assisted by his Grand Oflicers and others. Lieut.- brethren who meet here will be able to learn interest will be adniinistered.justl yundequabl y, in Col. Thomas Birchall is the Worshi pful Alaster something more than the forms ot the ritual and the event of a division , will require time and des ignate. the ordinary signification of the material objects good management. How far any yore ol a Pro- whicli tbey behold in a lod ge, and be enabled to vincial (hand Lod ge will be compulsory in de- penetrate the real si gnification of both , and termining what division a lod ge shall hereafter be- I Icil.l. nv.- .W ' S UINT .MKST AM) I' l l.l .S. CoU^llS , lllHUCllZa. —The _ ,. i,_t _ _ in;; piopc- i 'ies nf these medicaments render retain them in their minds and hearts. If this be long to, cannot surely be concluded in a sum- them well 'voitri y of l.ial in all diseases nf the lespiralory the result , they will hereafter be able to form a mary manner. The regular meeting of manv O;;.;; I :IS li. i iiir.nien ci Ids and hi;:i:cnza the Pills , taken correct estimate of the great bearings of Fnc- lod ges will be so nearthe Provincial meeting lhat I inniM. 'ilh. and tl.e Oirinu-nt rubiie.t ener the chest and masonry on the life of man , during, all the sea- without steps are immediately taken , througa raoia, au- c.-:c.vdiiy_ >;h, cii:< - .K-ioi_ s. When influenza is ' sons of his short cycle of existence in this world , Lodges of Emergency, to obtain information , and eiii -leiiii .-, ihis t.c.-iiment i.-- the c-asicsl , safes!, and surest. I l.iilinvax il!-; - to appreciate those indubi- decide what, ht to be done much 's t puiifv t. .r bluo.l , remou: ail obstacles toils as well as more full y oug , perplexity fiee ciiculaticn I iio ..;; h l.ie !unt.. s, relicu- the mer-i^or^ed table truths which are tauirht by a care fu l study will prevail as to the consequences of this air tubes , and tender rcspiialif*n Ire;:, without reducing Ihe of the works of his Divine Creator ; all leading movement, judging from the fact that Lodge : Ue.e.Ja , iriieilin;; the neius, cr depics.-in .t; the spirits ; onward and upward lo the Great Architect ofthe Jijj tf , Poulton le l- 'yhlo, is iu Fast Lancashire such aie t:.e iea.lv means of escaping fiom suffering when afilicleil with colds, coue.hs, biomhit.t , .-i .itl oilier chest Universe , typ ified in the construction of this province , and all the neighbouring loibcs in West ' " complaints , by which the health of sa many H seriously humble lodge. Lancashire, it must be elig ible for any lodge and permanentl y injured in most countries. Many of us, I believe , have often felt the want when instituted to choose its own province. Of of such a collection of works on Masonry , and course-—b y the book of constitutions—when " Mom; than a year a jfo one of my children vvas such other works as may be rendered contribu- attached it can only remove with the Provincial attacked with bronchitis , and , after a loiii; illness, was tory to masonic knowled ge in its diversified de- Grand .Master's permission. i;iven up by all physicians as ' past cure.' f was then induced to try your Vegetable Pain Killer , and fro m the partments, as is here reiainnnended , and we It will be interesting to know if the notice of time I he;.;-.in the use of it thc child lapiill y i;ot better , and should no doubt g ladl y avail ourselves ofthe books, motion is merely to test tbe feeling of the Pro- it is now stront; and health y.—J OHN W INSTANTLHV , 10, if within reach. vince. Can the division really be effected, and Whitllc-st., l..' p'X>l , iK6 . U. ,V Son." NOTICE. Richd. J. Spiers, H. Bridges, Jas. Alason, Wil- convened the Craft at the last Especial Grand helm Ganz, John Coutts, James Brett, Joseph Lodge to testify in common wtih all our country- The Subscription to THE FREEMASON Smith, W. Ough, Augustus Smith, C. Hutton men our feeling of gratitude to the Great Archi- is now 10s per annum p ost-free p ayable , , Gregory, C. C. Dumas, J. R. Sheen, J. Symonds, tect of the Universe for the mercies vouchsafed in advance. and John Savage. to this nation, have given our Alost Worshipful

Vol . I., hound in cloth ...... 4s. (id. Grand Lodge haying been formally opened, Grand Alaster a further claim and a surer title to Vol . 1!., ditto 7s. fid. Grand Secretary first read the regulations for the your respect, to your confidence, and to your Vol. 111., ditto 15s. 61I. Reading Cases to hold 52 numbers ... 2s. Gd. government of Grand Lodge during the time of pub- esteem. (Hear, hear.) Brethren , I have the lic business and then the minutes of the Quarterl greatest United States of America. , y possible pleasure in moving that which Communication of 6th December, 1871, and of I know you will carry unanimously, " That the. Tin-; I'' IU ; I :MASON is delivered free in any pait of , the United States for 12s per annum, payable in advance. the Especial Grand Lodge of 26t h January, Alost Hon. the Marquis of Ripon be elected the 1872 , which were severally put and confirmed. Grand Alaster of our Order." (Great Cheering) . NOTICE TO SUBSCRIBERS. Bro. Audley Gosling, Her Alajesty's Secretary Captain Ralph said—I rise with the very greatest of Legation, Stockholm , then presented an address pleasure to second the proposition, because I have The Off ice of T HE FRKEM .YSOX i.i now of congraulation from tlie Grand Lodge of Sweden never been at a meeting where Alasons assembled transferred to 8, FLEET-STREET, E.C. 19 on the recovery of the Prince of Wales from his without hearing the greatest esteem loudly ex- All communications for the Editor or dangerous illness. pressed of our Alost Worshi ful Grand Alaster. Pid'lisher .should therefore he forward ed p The Grand Alaster to that address . , accepting the address from The brother who has preceded me has said how the hands of Bro. Gosling, said :—Brethren , I much we tire indebted to the Grand Alaster for Chilis, |ttavvia«cs ;u\b pcutlis. feel -aire that I shall ri ghtly interpret the feelings having convened the craft to give expression to MARlflAGK. of this Grand Lodge, if in the first place I con- their gratification of the recovery of His Royal S I .IMITON —I.INT . — On March 51I1, at Holy Trinity vey our thanks to our Bro Church , Walton-creek, near Liverpool , by tiro, the Kev. Dr. . Gosling, for having Highness the Prince !of Wales. I think such a Hyde, Bro. Wm. Sephton , J.W. and S. I-.. 108ft , la I lariiet , made this communication to us, on the part of step has raised the Craft to the estimation of the only daug hter of Bro. Jno. Lunt , I'.AI. and M.E.Z. loHft. the Grand Lodge of Sweden , and in the next country ; and I am very sure H.R.H. who is very Snstocrs to (Corrcsponbcnts. place, if I propose lo you that we should agree to fond of receiving those marks of attention, express our thanks in an appropriate address, will deepl appreciate it. His Royal All rr.iir.rmri.i- .itirni '- I'nv The Vu-ema_-nn >\imilil tie written legibl y y cm une i-itlc nt the ^lapcr onlv , ;mil, il inK-.uteil tuv iUM_vtttm in tbe which can be afterwards prepared , to the Grand Hi rurrcnt number, niu>l he receiv t-il nut later tli.ui looYtnik .-t.in. nn ghness takes a great interest in the ¦niur_ .il.iys , unless in eery special c.- i>es. The name .nut .uMrcss of every writer miii-l be sent In us in cnnlitlciK'c. Lotlge of Sweden, for the address of congratulation Craft. He receives many letters, and has many with which they have honoured us. Nothing, communications to answer ; and I feel sure the Suiisciiii:i:n. —If the W. Jl. had ground to believe that a brethren , can be more gratifying, I am confident , longer he is associated with the Craft, the more mistake had occurred in tlie result of the Iirst ballot , hc was justified in ordering a second ballot , and which oug ht to to every English Mason , than the way that that we shall appreciate him , and therefore, with great have been final. 1 lis remarks were unconstitutional and grea t anxiety and sorrow, which moved so leasure, illegal, and deserve the strongest reprobation. p I second the motion that has been deep l y the hearts, not onl y of the Masons, but made. The length of the piucccdings of Grand Lodge compels us to omit the following icpoits, (several of which are in of the men, women, and I might say the Bro. R. J. Bagshaw, Prov. Grand Alaster of l'ro- type):—1'iovineial Grand Lodge of ICast Lancashire, children , in this country, during the month of Essex, before putting the motion to the vote, \incial (hand Lod ge ICast Lothian , Lodges 1J40, (jSft , 105 1 , i- i .i'9« .>;. "25. '-/".si ;":i1 N / ' ; ci-ajucis ,i), 9;;, 7.; December last , excited a feeling of warm and observed that he was sure the feeling of Grand (S.C); Maik Lod ge, do; Gwent ICnc.inipinenl and Girv.iu heartfelt ICneaiupmeiit , Kni ghts Templar; liy/aiitinc C< nclave , Bed sympathy , 1 might almost sav, Lodge would go with the mover and seconder of Cross of Constantine; ICuropeau Hose Croix Chapiter, throughout the civ ilised world , and the proof the motion. He then put the motion, which was Gibraltar. We are also reluctantly compelled to deter the completion ol the Giand Lodge repoit (ill next week. that is atlbrded us by this address of sympathy carried unanimously, and with acclamation. and good feeling of our brother Alasons in Sir Albert W. Woods, Garter , G.D.C, then The Freemason , Sweden, is a most gratifying proof of the truly proclaimed the Grand Alaster with all his titles, Masonic, ties which unite this country to that and called on the brethren to salute him in due S ATURDAY , M AUCII tj, 18 72. great kingdom of the north of Europe. I , form , which was accordingly done. The l*" rccm;iM)n i> puhlij -hcd (in S;itunl;i> Mnrnin;> in tinu- lor therefore, beg to propose " that an appropriate 'I'he Grand Alaster on rising to acknowledge flu 1 e.niv tr.iiiu. Tlu" (nivc ct tlie Frcrinaxm i- Twnjtcuce per wck ; annuM address be prepared by the Grand Secretary, and , the vote, was received with immense enthusiasm. Mil'"i ;|ilinu ' 10> . .J J .TV .I I I K- in ;nl\;miV. All cninmuntc .i P-.)ii> , lflio, tVc. ( tu l.v ifMroxM tn the Kilitor , by your permission , be signed by the Grand When it had subsided , he said : Brethren I' ' , I am K)S f lct-Mivt t , \\A . tn Ml to \ '[w Kvliutruill ^ut.mtuUticmi.m MSS. cntvnMvil him , Alaster , expressing the thanks of this Grand deeply grateful to you for the maimer in which hut 1 ;mimt utnlut.il.e in ivturn than UII 1L>- .iicninjianictl hy pn?l;i^c M;inii». Lodge for the address which has been presented you have been pleased to receive the proposal on behalf of the Grand Lod ge of Sweden." that has just been made to you. It so happens UN1TKD GRAND LODGL. Bro. Bagshaw seconded the motion , which being a singular ciaenmstance that this is the (-It! VRTMKI.V t,lllH!l: MI' ITI(I\, was pul and carried unanimously. first occasion , I believe , though. T have held this Grand Lodge ,-issembled on Wednesday evening, Bro. F. A. Philbrick , W. AL , No. iS , rose and oflice for two years, upon which at the time of in the Temple , for the Quarterly Communication said - May ilp leaseyou , M.W.G.M. and Brethren , my election , I have been able to return thanks to you. for March. The Marquis of Ri pon , M.W.G.M., in fulfilment ofthe nomination which I had the Last year, as you tire aware, I was absent presided. Above 400 brethren were present , and honour to make at the last (hand Lodge, I now from this country upon public business. I regret so large a number were no doubt drawn to- rise to propose that the most. Hon. the Alarquis very much that thai business necessaril y look so of Ri pon be elected the Grand Master of our much of gether by the knowledge thai the Marquis oi my time from my duties as your Grand Ki pon would again be elected tlu- Grand Master , order during the ensuing year. (Cheers). Alaster, and I could not have wondered at it, if aud from a desire to hear his Lordshi p address Brethren, irom your reception of that proposition you had thought it right to elect, upon this the breihren for the first time in response to the I feel it is almost superfluous in the Grand occasion , some one with respect to whom you choice the brethren had made. Amomr those Lodge to say another word ; but our Alost Wor- might have been more certain that he could have wh.o were present we observed , Bros. Bagshaw , shipful (fraud Alaster timid till the cares of state, given, when it was required, his undivided atten- Col. Whitwell , M.P., Dr. I lamilton , the Rev. and the duties of his high position , has] found tion. But brethren , you have been pleased once care for the W. F. Short , ). S. Brownri gg, Sir J. W. Hayes , time to interests of the Craft in a more to call me to sit upon this ancient and manner attested b its present unparalleled state -throne ' K. J. Simpson , C. J. Alartyn , Saml. liim- y honoured , and I can assure you that I prosperity. Grea t A of kins, _ ,-[•:. J. MTntyrc, Q.C , F. Roxburgh , Q.C , of ( pplause). In our Most am deeply sensi}>le the proof which you have Worshipful Graud Master we are proud to recog- thus iven me of confidence. ]. Ll. Kvans, J ohn Uervev , jas. K. Saunders , g your 1 know well Rayiibain "\V . Stewart , John Savage, Major J. nise the embodiment of those Masonic princi ples that even when unusual circumstances, such as- Creaton , Benj . Head. J. M. Clabon , W. K. Gum- upon which our order is founded , and I am quite those of last year, do not intervene to occupy my Melon , ll. Grisscll , S. !,. Tomkins, Sir Albert AV . certain that if another claim beyond his past time, to the exclusion ' of all other business, yet Woods. Garter , Thomas Fenn , N. Bradford , sen ices were wauling, the manner in which he situated as I am , and have been ever since vou- chose me to be your Grand Master, -I have not Avere Bro. Kenyon and Price. Towards the close ed Scottish Rite ; the Rites of Misraim and Memphis ; the spurious orders of Rome and Con- been able to ive to your affairs that attention of the evening the Bro. Kenyon was declared to g stantine ; the schismatic body styling itself the which I ought to have afforded to them if it had be elected. Grand Mark Lodge of England, or any other been in my power. (Cries of " no, no.") But at The Grand Master said that he appointed Bros. exterior Masonic organisation whatever (even that of the Order of Knights Templar, which is least, I may trust after this reneAved proof ot G. Fenn and C. C. Dumas to fill the vacancies alone recognised by the Articles of Union) under your confidence, that you feel that which I can in the Lodge of Benevolence caused by the death the pain of immediate dismissal from employment conscientiously assert to be true, that I have of Bros. Bazal gette and W. Young. by this Grand Lodge." The charges made b Brother Cooke at the given to the duties of the great office to which The report of the Board of Benevolence having y above quarterly communication, against the offi- you have elected me, the utmost time and been read and ordered to be entere d on the cials in the Grand Secretary's office , have already attention which was at my command. (Hear, minutes, Bro. Jas. Brett, moved, and Bro, J. VY. been inquired into by this Board , and a report hear.) I say, which was at my command, Halsey seconded the recommendation on that thereon has been made to Grand Lodge, finding that such charges were in the main without foun- because I am confident that you will all agree report, for grants to the amount of £1.50 to two dation, and this report has been approved by with me in thinking that one who is called, as I widows. The recommendations in both cases Grand Lodge. The Board have come to the have been , to discharge important public func- were carried. conclusion that the inquiry directed to be made by them had reference to the charges above re- tions in the State, must give to the claims of On the motion of Bro. LI. Avails, President ferred to, and not to the several " Exterior Ma- those public duties his iirst attention. (Hear, of the Board of General Purposes, the following sonic Organizations" mentioned in the proposed hear) Our business and our interests are to us report of that Board was taken as read. resolution of Brother Cooke, and they have there- fore not proceeded to inquire further into the of the greatest importance ; but a good Free- " Tee Board of General Purposes beg to re- matter. The Board are of opinion, and submit mason is likewise a good Englishman, and a port as follows :— to Grand Lodge, that inasmuch as Grand Lodge good subject of the Queen (hear, hear,) and he has full control , not only over the officials in its " They have taken into their serious considera- service but over the whole Craft, and would un- claims of our knows and feels that the tion the smallness in amount of the fees now doubtedly exercise such control should any mem- Sovereign and of our country, must be para- payable for new Warrants, and with the per- ber, whether official or otherwise, be proved to mount upon every one of us, if he would do his mission of the Most Worshipful the Grand have taken part in any degree or order denounced Master they recommend to Grand Lodge the by Grand Lodge or mimical to its principles ; and duty. Brethren, allusions was made b the y following alteration in article 5, page 116, of the inasmuch as the proposed resolution, if passed, mover of the resolution in which you have just Book of Constitutions, edition 1871. That be- woultl not add to the power and authority either " agreed, to the present prospects of the Craft. I tween the words " Warrant " and " Five in the of Grand Lodge or of this Board , such resolution first line, the following Avords be inserted:—' For is unnecessary, and the Board therefore do not can take very little credit indeed to myself for the London District Fifteen Guineas, for Pro- recommend its adoption by Grand Lodge. The that undoubted prosperity. If the Craft is vincial Lodges, Ten Guineas, for District Lodges Board , however, are clearly of opinion, and sub- prosperous—and prosperous it is— if it is in- and Lodges in fore ign parts. mit to Grand Lodge, that no clerk or other su- bordinate officer in the employment of Grand creasing in the number of its lodges, and in the " The Board have investigated a complaint made b Bro. Lewis Alexander, Past Master of the Lodge should take a prominent part in any degree number of its members, it is mainly due to this : y Lodge of Joppa, A'o. 188, London, against the or order not recognized by Grand Lodge. that I believe the Masons in the present day, are W.M. and others for balloting for and initiat- (Signed) J. LLEWELLYN EVANS , President. ing a Candidate who Avas not properl described becoming more and more deeply impressed with y Bro. LI. Evans moved that it be received and in the summons. The W. Alaster, Wardens, this important duty, that they should bear and Secretary attended the Board , and the com- entered on the minutes. to the great princi les witness, Avhereverjthey .go, p plaint being admitted, it was resolved ;— ' That Bro. Matthew Cooke, P.M. in No, 23, would of their order, and that b bearing that witness as there was no apparent intention to deceive the y call attention to the expression used in the 5th among their fellow-countrymen, they tend to Members of the Lodge, the W. Master and Offi- cers be admonished to take more care that the paragraph of this report in which it was set raise the public respect for their ancient Craft , laws laid down for the admission of Candidates forth that certain " charges,'"were brought by him. les are realities ami are be adhered to in future,' and they Avere admoni- to prove that our princip , He denied the accuracy of this statement. No not names, and that to be a good Mason is to shed accordingly. " charges were made by him at the Board. He be also a good man. " 4. The Board have directed the Grand Secre- lary to call the attention of the Grand Pursuivants was cited before it ; and he would now move The next business on the paper was election of to Law ,3, page 18 of the Book of Constitutions, that this statement be corrected in the para- Gran d Treasurer for the year. which states that ' No .Member of the Grand graph. Bro. F. Bennoch rose andsaid'that, remember- Lodge shall attend therein without his proper jewel and clothing ; nor shall any member be Bro. Ll. Evans did not understand Avhat Bro. ing how well our present Grand Treasurer (Bro. permitted to wear in Grand Lodge, any jewel, Cooke meant. Brethren AVIIO were present at S. Tomkins) had performed his duties for a medal, or device belonging or appertaining to any the Quarterl y Communication, when Bro. Cooke larger number of years than he (Bro. Bennoch) Order or Degree not recognised by the Grantl Lodge of England as part of pure ' Ancient addressetl Grantl Lodge, would remember that cared to remember knowing also how hi hl he , g y Masonry ; ' and to request that this Law may be charges were made against Grand Secretary's generally, and how was esteemed by the Craft enforced. The Board also invite the attention of Office of a very grave character. This was a greatly he'deserved to be^so regarded , he moved Grand Lodge to Art. aa, page 68, and Art. a , 1x8 upon the same subject. matter of fact, and not of op inion on his (Bro. the re-election of Bro. Tomkins. page , Evans's) part or the Board's part. The motion having been seconded, was carried " 4. The Boanl have investigated a complaint against the W. Master of the Beaudesert Lodge, lhe motion " that the Report be seconded and admidst loud applause. No. 1 .387, Leighton Buzzard , for having raised entered on the minutes," was then carried. The Grand Master said he entirely concurred two Brethren at a shorter date than that allowed Bro. Ll . Evans said it was now his duty to the Constitutions in the choice of tbe brethren, and formall y con- by , page 86, Art. 7. The W. Master expressed his regret at having, through bring before Grand Lodge, the first paragraph in veyed to Bro. Tomkins the result of the election. ignorance, violated the Law,and the Board , under the report which related to the alteration pro- Bro. xomkins said—Most Worshipful Grand the circumstances, ordered the Lodge to be fined posed by the Board , to be made 111 the charge for Alaster and Brethren, I thank you very heartily Two Guineas, the W. Master to be admonished to be more careful in future, and that it be noti- warrants for new Lodges. They had given for this renewed proof of your confidence in re- fied to him that both Brethren must be re-obli- great consideration to the matter, and they had electing me to this hi antl ghly honourable office , gated befi ire Grand Lodge Certificates can be issued. the sanction of the Grand Master 111 recommend- I assure you I have very leasure in assist- great p 5. The Board have taken into consideration ing that the fees for HCAV warrants be increased. ing in all that can promote the prosperity and the resolution proposed by Bro. Matthew Cooke, P.M. in the Globe Lod No. They did this on the ground that they would be influence of the Craft. Since I have been Grand ge, 33, for adoption by Grand Lodge at the Qiiartely Communication, consulting the interests of Freemasonrv. Treasurer, the Craft has become more numerous. held on the 7th September, 1871, and referred to The Board yvere unanimous in the recommen- prosperous, and influential than event was before, this Board to inquire into and report. The fol- dation the London Lod should Fifteen of such ges pay and I trust that prosperity and influence will long lowing is a copy proposed resolutions :— " That whilst this Grand Lodge recognises the Guineas, country Lodges Ten Guineas, and continue. (Cheers.) private right of every brother to belong to any ex- district and foreign Lodges Five Guineas for Scrutineers vvere then chosen for the election traneous Masonic organisation he may choose, it their waarants. oi a member ot the Board of General Purposes as firmly forbids, now and at any future time, all brethren while engaged as Salaried Officials under in the room of Bro. Benjamin Gra y deceased, and this Grand Lodge to mix themselves up in any [The report of Grand Lodge will lie Cancluilcl in our lhe election Avas proceeded with. The candidates way with such bodies as the Ancient and Accept- next.] REPORTS OF MASONIC MEETINGS. point, especially the one referring to H.R.H. thc proposition of Bro. F. Walters, P.M., Sec, " That Prince of Wales, his recent illness, and happy a vote of thanks be given (and the same be Craft IBasonvn. recover)', whicli was spoken of Avith a simple entered on the minute book) to Bro. H. A. Col- pathos that elicited loud and prolonged cheers. lington , P.M., for his kindness in performing the To the toast of " The Initiate," Bro. Simon re- ceremony of Installation ." He expressed the METROPOLITAN. sponded in brief but suitable terms, and to that sentiments of all present in describing the render- of " The Visitors," Bro. Lazarus P.M. 188, ing ot the LODGE OI- FAITH , (NO . 141.)—The rejoicings ceremony, Avhich he said had never been P.Prov.S.G.W. Wilts, replied, and his speech better done of " Thanksgiving Day " undoubtedly kept many anywhere, being seldom equalled and irited little history otherwise zealous brethren from attending to included a sp of the re-vivitica- never excelled. It was perfection for correctness, Lod their Masonic duties ; and accounts for the com- tion of the Tranquility ge—Avhich after being impressiveness, and the masterly manner of being in abeyance for two or three years—received new performed all had had a paratively sparse muster of members ofthe above , great intellectual treat. impulse and was re-animated by brethren of the lodge, at the meeting at Anderton's Hotel , Fleet- Bro. H. A. Collington , P.M., (being unable to , (No. 188.) The proceedings in the street, on Tuesday, the now historic, and never- Joppa Lodge stay to banquet) expressed his thanks in a suit- hall were interspersed with various to-be-forgotten 27th of February, 1873. Bro. banqueting able speech for this vote, also for the honour entertainments, the most noteworthy of which C. C. Tay lor, the W.M., and all his officers were done him at a previous meeting, when he had were a duet b Bro. Ross and Constable—a good however present at the appointed hour, and the y been elected as the first Honorary Member of deal of drollery b H. M. Levy, P.M. 188, and the lodge. Bro. AV attendance graduall y increased to about forty y . Andrews, LP.M., Treas., especially a performance bv Bro. Chevalier De members. The usual preliminaries having been haying decided that he selected (it being left to ( disposed of , the next business was proceeded Konstki on the pianoforte, and Bro. Iberthur. his choice) that the five guineas voted to him, to The Past Masters present Avere Bros. L. Israel be with, which consisted, first in conferring the , spent in purchasing a testimonial for his effi- Holbrook , Harfield , M. Hart, M. Harris, honour of the third degree on Bro. Ellis ; secondly A. cient services rendered to the lodge during his Sydney. The following were the visitors :•—E. year of office , be devoted to purchasing in passing Bros. Stokes, Morrison, Quick and ' a Life Palbert, P.M. 1017; Berkervitz , W.M. 18S ; It. Subscribershi ' Dunthorn ; and lastly to admit into the Order in p of the Boys School in the name M. Lew. P.M. 188 ; S. M. Lazarus, V.M. 188. cf the AV.M. of tlie lod for the time ancient form, Messrs. S. Benjamin and John ' ge being, so Prov.G.S.W. Wilts : |. Lazarus, P.M. Allison, the ceremonies being worked alter- 1017 . as to help to secure the much-coveted A'ice L. Alexander, P.M. 188 ; E. Gottheil , P.M. 141 ; Presidentshi ' nately by the W.M., and by Bro. E. Gotthiel , p of the Boys School, which the P.M. The brethren the adjourned to partake L. Hickman, S.D. 188 ; II. -Marks, 205 ; P. lodge was struggling hard to obtain. The money -;. of refreshment , and on the removal of the cloth , Raphael, 20- was immediately paid into the Boys' School, the the customary proceedings (undistinguished by Collector of that Institution being present. This K OYAL OAK Loom; (An. 871). — The any novel feature) held their course, except when rare and uncommon act of disinterestedness was twelfth installation meeting of this prosperous the health of H.R.H. the Prince of Wales was thoroughly appreciated by the members of the Iodge was held at thc White Swan Tavern, 217 proposed, which the W.M. did \\ \ a speech full lod ge. It was resolved unanimously " That I ligh-street, Deptford , on Thursday, February 22. of deep feeling and expressions of gratitude to Bro. J. II. AVilson , be elected as the Steward to Bro. William Andrews, W.M., at the time ap- the G.A.O.T.U., ending with the hope that the represent the lod ge at the forthcoming Anniver- pointed , opened the lodge. There Avere present ' Royal Brother may long be spared , not only for sary Festival of the Boy s School , on March during the evening, Bros. |. "\V . Reed, .W. " the good of the country at large, but to support I 1 .3th. Bro. H. S. AVells, late 871, and M. and AV.M., elect : H. A. Collington , P.M , Treas : by his influence the interests of the Craft , which ' Loiicanen , late 871, were proposed as joining F. Walters, P.M. , See. : AV. MyaU , S.D. : G. he has honoured by accepting the position ol members. A gentleman was proposed for Andrews, |.D. -. S. (). Lewin, I.G. ; |. Hawker, Past Grand Master. The response, as may be initiation at Emergency Meeting of the 29th P.M.: J. Truelove, P.M.: F. G. Skinner , II. T. imagined, was most enthusiastic. Most of the ult. Some notices of motion relative to business Tuson , R. West, T. Spencer, B. James, |. [. brethren being being very anxious to leave, in of the Iod ge brought the meeting to a close. Pakes, G. Harvev, T- Funge, II. Rattle, H. |. order to view the splendour of the decorations, ' '• The lodge was closed in due form. The banquet Dawe, AN' . Shaw, l{. G. J. Harris, G. T. Limn, the speeches were refreshingly brief. The Past and tlessert, as also the wines, gave the greatest J. G. Vohniann , J. Woollett , R. Harman , R. Masters present were :—Bros. Slew art , I till , Got- satislaction. The toasts were given and well re- Killick , J. I I.Wilson, G.Clark , tvc, Amongst the theil , Carter and Hopwood. ceived. Bro. C. Horsley by desire, returned visitors Av ere :—Bros. |. Chvnoweth, 4, j.D. : " ' 53 thanks for the A'isitors in one of his well-known TR AN ai: 1 I . ITV L O no 1:—(No. 18 ). —How C. Horsley P.M. , 3 , 33 : K. Harris P.M. Treas. speeches , which tire so much to the point and pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in 7;, Collector for Bovs' School : C, Nash , ' abl y delivered. Songs and recitations added to is the motto with which the above lod W .M. W ' unity, ge ;y; . Noak , P.M. 140 . G. Bolton , the pleasures of the evening. The hours of re- heads its agenda paper, and to judge fairly, it P.M. and P.M. 16 - Moll , ; T. 147, 9. J. 147 union having been agreeabl y spent, the brethren must be stated that the conduct of its members Arnold , P.M. 141 ; W. Hartley. 174 : |. Roper, ' separated. seems regulated in consonance with the spirit ol S.D. 147 : G. Brown , P.M. 169 : L. j. B. Bum- the motto. Thus it probably happens that the stead , P.M. Sec. 34S ; I. AV. Comb, W.M. 348 ; BvuooYxr.Lonui-; (No.902.)—Alargeniusler " Tranquility " is without a doubt one of the II. J. Wells, late 871 ; F. Smith, 879 ; J. Lord , of brethren on the occasion of the installation of most flourishing lod ges in London. At the last 9.5.5 ; J- Carver: JAN'. 11 ,3,3 : M. Landragin , Bro. William Simmons as AV.M. of this highly mectintr held at the Cannon-street Hotel , on 11,-3,3 ; ^- Angiiss, 1227 ; S. Wickens, W.M. esteemed lodge evidennced the greatest interest Monday, 1 yih inst , after the usual preliminaries , 1 ,326. , and some others. The minutes of the taken in the business of the meeting, which was Bro. Philli p Levy, the Hon. Sec, read the report previous meeting Avere read and unanimously held at Anderton 's I lotel, Fleet-street, on Mon- of the Audit Committee, which was adopted with confirmed. The report of the Audit Committee day, the i6\h ult. Although much difficulty in acclamation, and from which il appears that there- was read. It was received , adopted , and ordered reaching the lod ge room, consequent on the was a considerable balance in the liav.ds of the to be entered on the lod ge minutes. It showed excitement and crowded state of the streets on treasurer lor ordinary lod ge expenses, but what after all liabilities were settled , antl Grand Lod ge the eve of the National Thanksg iving, was ex- is much more interesting, and "I higher impor- dues paid lo March .JJst , 1 872 , that there was a perienced by members and visitors, the time tance, is the fact that the lod ge is possessed of a considerable balance in hand , for both the lod ge appointed for opening the the lod ge was punctually private Benevolent Fund , amounting to no less a funds and the Charily Fund. A ballot was taken observed , and the AN' .M., Bro. J lenrv Smith , was sum then /"600, invested in Government Securi- for Mr. George Clarke, being unanimous in favor supported by his ollieers and breihren in prompt ties. The thanks ol the lod ge were voted to the of his admission , he was duly initialed into attendance. Amongst the numerous visitors un- Treasurer and Secretary, for the manner ancient Freemasonry bv the NN ' .M., Bro. AN' . observed :- -The A' .AN' . Bro. John Hervey, (.Irani! in which tbe accounts were kept . The Andrew s, the ceremonies of passing and raising See. -, Bros. J ohn Thomas, P.M. 307, 720 ; special business of the evening consisted hav ing been reserv ed for an emergency meeting fames Stevens, P.M. 23, 720, 1216 ; L. Frost , AN' of the installation of Bro. R. S. Bloomfield for arranged to be held on 20th ult. The ceremony .M. 91, (J . S. ; J. F. AVucst , P.M. 733 ; T. E. the ensuing year. This duty dcvolovcd on Bro. ol installation was then proceeded with. By the Haidy, P.AL 338 ; j . N. Frost , P.M. 228 ; God- S. Israel , P.M., and was performed with care and unanimous wish of the members, Iiro. H. A. dard , 33; Harroll , JOOO ; Griffiths, 90S ; Ike. efficiency. The new l y-installed Master appointed Collington P.M. and Treasurer, look the chair, as The lodge having been duly opened in the respec- and invested his oflicers as follows :¦—Bros. A. W .M. Bro. F. AN' niters , P.AL and Secretary , pre- tive degrees, the chair of K.S. Avas taken by Bro. L. Barnett, I.P.M.; 11. Abrahams, S.AV. ; N. sented Bro. LAV . Reed , LAN' , ami AV .M. du-t Samuel I'oynder, P.M. and Treas. 902 , who in a -Moss, JAN .; John I'eartree, Hon. Treas. ; P. for the benefit of installation. The usual forms most impressive and able manner installed Bro. Levy , Hon. Sec.; Sehnitzler, S.D.j |. Con- and ceremonies were gone through. Brn . J.NY . William Simmons as NN' .M. for the ensuing " stable, j .D.: J. IL Ross, I.G. j Vesper, Tyler. Reed was installed AN' .M. for the ensuing year, in year. The newly-appointed ollieers Avere : Bros. Mr. Ral ph Simon was next presented for initia- the presence of no less than fifteen Installed L. R. Rogers, S.AV . ; R. N. Field , (AV. ; Thos. tion and an opportunity was then afforded to lhe Masters. ' le afterw ard.- appointed and invested Alk-n , S.D. : E. AN'. Page, J.D. ; Samuel I ron, new oflicers to prove their capabilities. It is with collar and jewil of ollire the following P.M. 902 , M.C. ; AN'alker and Sharman, Stwds ; pleasant to slate that their various dnties Avere brethren, viz., AN . Andrews. I.P.M. and I'rea. Bros. Poynter , P.M. and Seotcher, P.M., were re- most creditably performed, but more noteworthy (Brother II. A. Collington , P.M. hav ing resi gned invested Treas. and See. respectively, and Bro. Avas the work of the new W .M., who conducted at previous meeting the ollice 1 if Treasurer). AN' . Grant was invested as Tyler. The several in- ' " the ceremony with rare precision and impres- Myatt, S.AV. : G. Andrews, J . AN' .; F. AN' alters, ve.- .(incuts were accompanied by extremely appro- siveness. The lod ge was then called from labour P.M., Secretarv , (re-invested for 121I1 time) : S. priate remarks and explanations by the newly- ' to refreshment—and ;;l the banquet table many (). Lewin , S.D, : IL I. Tuson , l.D. : ] . I . install.-d AN' .M. In very admirable sty le, and in . good things, most agreeable to sight and pal ate w ere Pakes, I.G. ; R. Harman , D.C, ; V. G. Skinner, a manner we have seldom heard equalled , Bro. heartil y discussed , after whicli the usual toasts W.S. : F. Bavin , P.M., Ty ler, (re-invested.) Poynter delivere d the several addresses, and con- Avere proposed , and ihe W.M. again prov ed his The addresses were delivered , and when com- cluded his work of Installing Master. The lodge fitness for lhe honourable post hc occupies. The pleted, a hearty burst nf appluse showed how was then closed , and the brethren shortly after- various toasts were g iv\- 11 in a manner approach- well the rendering of the installation was appre- wards assembled at the banquet table. The ing to eloquence, yet brief withal and to the ciated. Jt was resolved unanimously, and on cloth having been cleared, the usual loyal toasts were given, and the enthusiasm of the moment " Burgoyne " to boast proudl y of its working as S.G.AV.; Bro. AV. H. Jenkins,, Mayor, of Truro, increased the customary hearty reception of " The " second to none." The older we grow the more P. Prov. S.G.AV. ; Bro. T. Chirgwin, P. Prov. Queen " and " The Prince of Wales." To the perfect we ought to become , for , if it is true of J.G.AV.; Captain Colvill, P. Prov. S.G.W. ; W. J. toast of "The Grand Lodge Officers ," Bro. John the human soul that advancing years have their Hughan, P. Prov. G. Sec, See., &c, Hervey, Grand Secretary, replied in terms of hi gh compensation in increasing knowledge, so it The Provincial Grand Master stated that the appreciation of the honour it conferred on should be more conspicuously illustrated in special object of this meeting was the adoption any individual member of the Craft to be associa- the Masonic body; to each member of Avhich the for presentation [of congratulatory addresses to ted with the noblemen and gentlemen Avho com- words of the poet should apply as. day by da}-, Her Majesty the Queen and H.R.H. the Prince posed the Grand Lodge, and expressed the great they make progress in the mystic lore :— of Wales, on the recovery of the latter from his ¦ pleasure he had experienced in assisting at tlie " Tlie soul's worn habit , tattered and decayed. severe illness. business of the cveing. He was desirous to ex- Sets in new light throug h rents that time hath made." These addresses having been agreed to, it Avas press his opinion in respect of the admirable The usual remaining toasts and responses wound ordered that they be engrossed on vellum, and manner in which the Installing Master had per- up a very pleasant evening, most agreeably diver- the Provincial Grand Alaster was requested and formed his duty, and did not hesitate to declare sified by the songs and recitations of the brethren authorised to sign them on behalf of the Craft in that the ability displayed by the newly-installed and visitors. Cornwall. Several excellent speeches were de- Master augured well for the continued good livered, and they Avere enthusiastically received by working of Freemasonry in the Burgoyne Lodge. INSTRUCTION. the brethren. The addresses Avill be illuminated his first visit on vellum It Avas certainl y , but with the ex- P.vNMUKK L ODOK oi- I NSTRUCTION (N O . 7 30 )- , and a work of art in every sense ofthe pectation of Avitnessmg such working, and m —A most interesting meeting of this lodge was term. ; Bro. AVilliam, P.M., 1,31, has received the remembrance of his cordial reception on this occa- held at the Balham Ilotel, Balham , on Thursday, order, and from the high character he has obtained sion, it certainly should not be the his last. "The for that class of Avork, AVC believe he -will do jus- r the 29th tilt., which Avas largely attended , and health of the AA .M. " was drank Avith much when, for the second time within the past twelve tice to the selection. enthusiasm. Bro. Simmons being evidentl y most months, Bro. John Thomas, P.M. and Preceptor Arrangements were subsequently made for an popular with the brethren over whom he is now of several of the South Metropolitan Lodges of alteration in the Cornwall Masonic Annuity Fund, to preside. The AV .M. returned thanks m Instruction undertook the arduous task of answer- by so extending its basis as to admit of grants and assurred the brethren that beinir made for tlie education vigorous terms, ing in full , the whole of the 4,31 questions con- of children and his beat efforts for the prosperity of the lodge, tained in the Fifteen Sections, Avhereby the tenets their advancement in life ; and a committee was and their individual happiness and comfort should and princi ples of the Masonic Craft are so ad- appointed to prepare the necessary hnvs for con- not be wanting. He then proposed " 'The health mirably exemp lified. On this occasion the ques- sideration by the members at the next Provincial " of the I.P.M., Bro. Henry Smith , whose services tions Av ere put by one of his many proficient Grand Lodge, Avhich is to be held at St. Austell during the past year had been so conducive to the pup ils, Bro. James Stevens, P.M. of several in the sunimor. present slate of prosperity of the lodge, and which London lodges, and well-known as an earnest A Committee of seven was also to be nomi- Avere recognised by the presentation of the hand- and zealous Craftsman, and AV IIO presided as nated by the Provincial Grand Master for the some jewel he had the gratification to place on his AV.M. The absolute perfection with which ques- revision and alteration of the bye-laws of the breast, and which he trusted might be w orn tions and replies were respectivel y put and given , Province ; and it was decided to elect another during many future years of health and happiness may be estimated by the fact, that w hilst under annuitant at the annual meeting- of the Provincial by that distinguished brother and personal friend. ordinary circumstances the time usually con- Grand Lod ge. Bro. Smith replied , with thanks, for the support sumed in " working the 'Sections " occup ies above The lodges were fairly represented, and con- he had received during his Mastership, and ac- three hours, on this occasion but two and a halt siderable interest was manifested throughout the knowledged the gift of the lod ge as one Avhich hours w ere required for that purpose. The proceedings. An undress ev ening dinner was he should ever hi ghl y prize.—" The Visitors " " workimr " was most attentively listened to bv served at the Royal Hotel, at which the Provin- was responded to by Bro. Thomas, P AL, who those assembled , amongst whom we noticed cial Grand Alaster presided. also expressed his deli ght with the admirable brethren from several surrounding neighbour- Avorkiii "- ofthe Installation Ceremony. In his re- hoods, many of them Past Masters. At the con- DERBYSHIRE. marks he Avas also supported by Bro. Jas. Stevens, clusion of their self-imposed task, unanimous B CXTON .—Plm-iiiv Lodge of St. Ann (No. P.M., and several of the other visitors. Bro. votes of thanks were accorded to both Bros. 1 2.35)-—The anniversary '.of this prosperous lodge Stevens, at the special request of the AN'.M., then Thomas and Stevens , and hopes Avere expressed was held in the Lodge-room , on the 22nd ult. delivered the beautifu l Alasonic recitation , that a like intellectual treat w oultl soon again be The lodge Avas opened at two o'clock by Bro. R. " Mason's Vows," which was received w ith afforded. AVe desire to add our expression of Darwin, LP., M.at the [request of Bro. R. R. general acclamation. To the toast of " The op inion , that the labours of those brethren in re- Duke, AV.M. who was too much indisposed to Installing Alasler and Treasurer nf the Lodge, gard to the diltusion ot Masonic instruction are go through the ceremonv himself, assisted by the Bro. Poynter replied in a speech so excellent that worth y of emulation by other well qualified In- officers , brethren , and visitors. There were pre- Ave cannot refrain from reporting it in e.i lenso : structors, and hope that the example thus set sent Bros. R. R. Duke, P.AI. j R. Darwin, P.M.; —He said , Brethren , T have responded to this will be followed in both Aletropolitan and Pro- Jno. Millward , P.M. ; F. Turner, S.AV., AV.AI. toasf so many times that I am almost afraid there- vincial districts. elect ; Josiah Taylor, f.AV. ; AVm. Millward , is nothing new left to saw Like the parson , of S.D. ; AN' . Smith , Org. :' Rev.' A. A. Bagshawe, whom it was said that " It his text had the lever Ch., . P.G.C. ; AN . E. Clayton , Treas. ; Sykes, his sermon would never catch it," what I have to CAMBRIDGESHIRE. I.G. j Lawson , D.C : Milli gan, Sec ; ]. C. ' say must necessarily diverge a Utile from direct C\M .;_un< ;u. ~ -Seieiitilic Jsid gc (No. 8S.1 — Bates, J.Std. -. S. Taylor , Chas. AVilkinson . AVm. ersponse. One sli ght clenunt of novelty may , .V meeting of the brethren of this lod ge was held Goodwin , VV. 1). Sutton , G. F. Barnard , R. Ii. perhaps, be introduced in alluding to the acknow- it the Lion Ilotel , on the Sth ult., lor the trans- Hyde, AVm. Ball , AVm. Boughen, John Ik-nnet, led gement of mv humble services as Installing iction of the general business of the lodge, the T. Anionir the visitors were Bros. Rt. AV. H. Master. Perhaps it has been neglect of my installation of the AYorshi p ftil Master-elect for C. Okeover, D.Prov.G.M. j T. Bragg, P.M. 74, Masonie duty that i have never before perfected the ensuing year, and the appointment of Oliieers. 1 oid , 124 6; Col. AVilkie , P .M. ; Mc.Adams, myself in this ceremony , bill I had determined to Bro. J.. Dinirnoi:!-;, P.M., acted as Installin g AN'.M. rt-4; S. Taylor, P.M . 6 34; C. Furgyson, signalise the tenth anniversary of my admission, Alaster , and in admirable style proceeded to Sec. 6 34 ; Whitehead , 6,34 ; Thorpe , P.M. 6,34 j " " halting, humble and sore afraid , inlo Masonry , instal Bro. |. A. Dimmock (son of the Installing Barber , P.M. 634 ; Bramwell , 6 34 ; Cunningham , by performing tile duty on this occasion , It has Master) as AYorshi p ftil Alasler for the ensuing Bakewell , f. Smith , P. Proy.S.G.D. and W.M. been said of the people of Israel that " Wherever year. The following appointments were made : Arboretum Lodge, Derb Dobson , Hudders- " y; there was a Temple erected to music, a jew was - -Bros. |. N. Ling, l.P.AL: |. Fitch , S.AV .: AV . field , iVc. The Treasurer presented his report, ever to be found officiating at the shrine, or taking Bays, j AN'.: AV. ). Basban. S.D. : AV . II , |ar- which showed a most satisfactory balance. After ' ' money at the doors." (Laughter.) So I can rol d , | .D. ; C. AV. Ellison . I .G. : T. Nichols, some ordinary lod ge business had been transacted . now sav that I have fulfilled every office in the Sec : B. Beales , Treas. : J. Bentley, D.C. : F. Bro. Bull was passed to the 2nd Degree. Bro. lodge, from Tyler to his'.alllng Master , lor on Grain , P.AL , Chap. The lodge was closed in Frederick Turner, the Alaster Elect , was then one occasion , during the temporary absuice of due and ancient form , after which upwards of duly installed into the chair of K.S. by Bro. C. ' .oar lowest , but by no means least . important 30 brethren sat down to a sumptuous banquet , 11. Okeover , and Bro. R. Darwin , P.M. The officer , 1 took his place at the door of the lodge provided by Bro. Mayse. Harmony and good following were then appointed to fill the various myself. The success of the " Burgoyne " Lodge fellowship prevailed among the brethren , anil ollices tnr the ensuing year :- —Bros. Rev. A. A. during ten years of its existence is mainly owing wilh the usual loyal and Masonic, loasts the even- Bagshawe, Chap, and S .AV. : josiah Taylor, to your brotherly love ; to vour all trying to ing was passed lo the entire satisfaction of the J.AV .: NV. AI ill ward , Treasurer ; "li. C. Milligan , render each other " comfortable ; " so, in short , numerous brethren present. S.D. ; E. J. Sykes , |.D. ; |. If. Lawson, Sec.; acting up to the princi ples tontained in those J. C, Bates, D.C. ; P. Le Gros, Standard Bearer; addresses 1 have imperfectly endeavoured to COR NAN A LL. Jos. Wholl y, and (.'.has. AYilkinson , Stewards : convey this evening. I am assured that you will P ROVINCIAL G KVND L ODOJ :. Smith, Organist ; Goodwin , Slip. AVks. j W. D. continue to act in the same way in the future, A special meeting of the Provincial G rand Sutton , I.G. The lod ge was closed at 4.10 p.m., and that the very happy year we have passed Lodge of Cornwall was held on the 2.3rd. ult., in when the majority of the brethren and visitors under our beloved I.P.M., Bro. Henry Smith, the Alasonic Hall , New Public Rooms, Truro , adjourned to St. Ann 's Hotel , where a sumptuous Avill be rivalled by the year Ave are now entering Bro. Augustus Smith , Prov. G.M., presided ; and banquet was provided by Bro. P. Le Gros. upon under the Mastershi p of his esteemed suc- among others present were Bro. Reginald Rogers , (31 .asHtii ' .—~Dert>> ish.ire Lnilge (\o. 623.)—The t-issor. Not while we cultivate the qualities D. Prow G.M ,; Bro. Colonel Peard , P. Prov. usual monthl y meeting was held at the Norfolk wh ch are calculated to impart comfort and S.G.AV . ; Bro. Charles Read , Prov. S.G.W.; Rev. Arms, Glossop, on Wednesday, 28th ult. happiness to each olher shall Ave , I am sure, IL B. Bulloeke , M.A., and Rev. G. L. Church , Present -.—Bros. AVilliam Bramall, AV.M. ; John neglect the industrious acquisition of that Prov. G. Chaplains ; Bro. AV, Tweed y, Prov. G. A' etegans, P.AI.; R. A. Grundy , P.M. ; [as. D. ' A/.asonic proficiency which already enables the Treasurer ; l}iu. T. -Sylonion,. J. /'.. 1". {'rov. Calder, S.W .j W. H. Irlam, «j . ; J. Hantoian, Wardens in their places. The lodge J.D. ; John Ford, S.D. ; Jas. Rhodes, P.AI. ; SUSSEX. and the r constituted and the transaction of John Hall, P.M. ; Jas. Collier, Thomas Carnally, S PECIAL P ROVINCIAL G RAND LonoE. bein" duly , bnsiness having been through, Squire Alather, John Neilds, J. AV. Alason, and On Thursday, 22nd ult., a special Provincial some routine got from labour to refresh- John Garlick. A very interesting lecture Avas Grantl Lodge was held in the Alusic Room of the lodge was called ment. There was a very large muster of the given by Bro. George Fox (1166), upon one of the R oyal Pavilion, Brighton, to pass resolutions, from several the tracing boards. A subscription was raised congratulating the Oueen and his Royal High- brethren present, including many as it was under- amongst the brethren present for the Boys' ness the Prince of Wales on the recovery of His sister lodges in the provinces, Royal Hi hness from his recent illness. The stood that the brethren of the lodge had unani- Orphan School , of j^'3 ,3s. g Provincial Grand Lodge was convened by Lord mously agreed to present their I.P.AI . (Bro- Pelham , M.P., Prov. G.AL of Sussex ; and there ther Alexander Scott) , AV IIO for a number of KENT. was a large and influential attendance of the years had so effici ntly brought the Portobello DOVER.— Corinthian Lodge (No. 1208.)— The members of the Craft in the province. Previous Lodge to the state of perfection in which it now brethren of this lodge held their regular m onthly to the lodge being opened , Bro. AV. Devin played was, with a tangibl e token of their appreciation meeting on Alonday, the 12th ult., at the Royal a voluntary, introducing the Avell-known air, of his services. In the course of the evening, Hotel, Dover, for the purpose of installing Bro. " God Bless the Prince of AVales." The folloAv- therefore, R.AV.AI. Brother Harrison, in a few Heinrich Carl Fuhr, AV .AI . for the ensuing year, ing Provincial Grand Officers Avere present :—¦ appropriate remarks, presented I.P.AI. Brother and appointing Officers. The occasion Avas taken Lord Pelham , Prov. G.AL ; E. J. Turner, D. Alexander Scott with a very chaste marble time- advantage of by members of several lodges to Pnw. G.AL ; A'. P. Freeman, Prov. G.S.AV.; Dr. piece, which bore the following inscription :— visit their brethren at Dover. The installation T. Trollope, Prov. G.J.AV.; Dr. Griffith, Prov. G " Presented to Brother Alexander Scott , P.AL , ceremony was ably performed by Bro. Adamson, Chaplain ; G. Tatham, Prov . G. Treasurer ; G. E. by the brethren of the Lodge Portobello, No. 226, P.M. 199. The new-installed W.AI. then pro- Pocock , Prov. G. Sec ; J. Price, Prow G.D. ; R. in appreciation of valuable services rendered to " ceeded to invest his officers as folknvs :—Bros. K.Blessley, Prov. G. Supt. AVorks; J. Dixon, Prov. the lodge as R.AV. AIaster. 1872 : to which T. Pebble, S.AV. ; Jeffrey Barton, J .W. j H. P. G.D.C. ; C. Pocock , Prov. G.A.D.C. ; AV. Stuckey , Brother Scott made a suitable and feeling reply. Popkiss, P.AL , Treas. ; G. Adamson, P.AL , Sec ; Prov. G.S.B.; AV. Devin, Prov. G. Organist ; J. St. He referred at length to the past and present S, AViles, S.D. ; A. Smeeth, |.D. ; Stephen Clair, Prov. G. Pursvt.; H. Figg, E. Carpenter, and history of the lod ge, and predicted that under the Court, I.G. ; Rose, Tyler. The AV.AI. then Stride, Prov. G. Stewards. The lodges in the new R.W.M.'s reign it would continue to go on presented, in the name of himself and brethren , province were also numerously represented. year by year, not only adding numerically to its ' ' a Past Alaster s jewel to Bro. Popkiss in testi- The lodge having been opened in due form , strength , but becoming more and more firmly mony of the zeal and ability he had displayed in the Prov. Grand Alaster, Lord Pelham , in elo- united in the true bonds of Masonic brotherhood. the discharge of the important duties appertain- quent and feeling terms, proposed an address of The evening 's proceedings were agreeably brought ing to the office he had just quitted. A vote of congratulation to Her Gracious Alajesty the Queen to a close at high twelve by " Happy to meet, thanks was awarded to 15ro. P.AL Adamson for on the happy recovery of the Prince of AVales, sorry to part, and happy to meet again," being the faultless maimer in which he had performed and also a separate address to his Royal Highness received Avith till the honours. the Installation Ceremony, The usual installa- the Prince of AVales, P.G.AL , on the same sub- tion banquet took place at the Royal Hotel , Bro. ject. AV.AI. Fuhr presided , supported by his Officers , Deputy Prow Grand Alaster Turner seconded and the company included, in addition to the the resolutions of the Provincial Grand Alaster, METROPOLITAN MASONIC MEETINGS. visiting brethren, the following members of the which were carried unanimously. ge:—Bros. H. Popkiss, I.P.AI. and Corinthian Lod Bro. Cordy Burrows, P. Prov. J.G.AV. (Alayor For the NVeck ending Friday, Alarch 8, 1872. Treas. ; G. Adamson, P.AI. 199 and 1208, P. of Brighton), said it was usual to mark all sea- The Editor will lie glad lo have notice from Secretaries Prov. G.A.D. Cers., and Sec. ; Prebble, S.AV J. .; sons of thanksgiving by some act which would of Lodges and Chapters of any change in place or time ot Jeffrey Barton, J.W. ; AN lies, S.D. j Smeeth, ilx the event on the memory. Among the large meeting. J.D. j Stephen Court , I.G. ; Laforest, P.AL, P. body of Alasons it could not be disguised that, Prov. G.O. ; G. Neal, P.AL, P. Prov. G.A.D. although there were many aflluent members, S ATCIIIIAY , JM.vuen 9. Cers. ; J. Chidwick, A. Eastman, G. Stamp, ¥. there were also those whose position AV;IS the re- Lodge 108, London , Shi p and Turtle, Leadenhall-st. Boulton, f. Bowman, J. F. Koster, T. A. Terson , verse, and he therefore moved—" That the sum ,, 173, Phcenix , l-'reemasons' l lall. „ (11 United Service , NVimhlcdon. and H. Ai. Baker. After the banquet the usual of £30 be voted as a thank-oileriug from the 13 , Swan I lotel , Star Lodge of Instruction (127c), Marquis of Granby, toasts were given antl duly responded to in funds of this Provincial Grantl Lodge to the Royal New Cross-road , at ; Hro. C. S. Dilley, Preceptor. Alasonic form, and the Avhole of the day's pro- 7 Alasonic Benevolent Institution for A ged Free- Sphinx Lodge of Instruction (1329), Stirling Castle, ceedings were marked as the most successful masons, and that the privileges of A'ice-president Camberwell, at 7; Bios. Thomas and NVoithington , by that have hitherto been shared in the Corin- be exercised by the Right AVorshi pful the Pro- Preceptors. thian Lodge at Dover. vincial Grantl AIaster (for the time being) oi Mount Sini.t Chapter of Instruction , Union Tavern , Air- Sussex." street , at 8 ; Comp. Brett , Preceptor. SUFFOLK. Bro. Dr. Griffith , P. Prov. G.C , seconded the M ONDAY , M AHCII 11. P ROVINCIAL G RAND Lonoi:. proposition , and alluded in very feeling terms to Lod ge 5, St George and Corner Stone, Freemasons' Hall. A Provincial Grand Lodge of Freemasons was His Royal Highness's late illness. „ 29, St Alban 's, Albion Tavern , Aldersgate-st. held on Friday, 23rd ult., at the Alasonic Hall, Carried unanimously. „ 59, Koyal N'aval , l-'reemasons'I lall. ,, St. ' I pswich, for the purpose of adopting congratula- Bro. 90, John s. Jeffrey, P. Prow G.S.B., proposed, " That ,, , Confidence, Anderton ' tory addresses to Her Alajesty the Queen , and 193 s I lotel , Fleet-st. the addresses be engrossed on vellum , signed by „ 222, St. Andrews, London Tavern , Bishopsgate-st. Royal linesses the Prince and Princess their 1 U g lhe Right AVorshi pful the Prov incial Grand Alas- „ S 79, Peckham , Maismore Arms Tavern , Park-rd . of AVales, on the recovery of lhe Prince from his ler, and countersigned by the Provincial Grand Peckham. ' late illness. Secretary, and then forwarded to the Alost AVor- ,, 13(16, Highgate, Gate House, ! Iotel , I li ghgate. Chapter 22 , Mount Sion , The following Provincial Grand Oflicers were shi ful the (Jrand Alasler Guildhall Tavern , Giesham-st. p , for presentation to the Sincerity Lodge of Instruction present :—Deputy Provincial (Jrand Alasler the (174), Hallway Tavern , Oueen and the Prince of AVales. J-en church -street Station , at 7. Rev. E. I. Lockwood, in the chair: Bros. Edward Bro. C Horsley, AN'.AI. of the Yarborough Strong Man Lodge of Instruction (45), Old Jerusalem Dorling, P. Prov. G. Secretary ; AN' . II. Lucia, Lodge, seconded , antl the proposition was carried. Tavern , St. John's Gate, Clerkenwell , at 8-, Uro. Prov . (J.S. : New son Garrett, P.M.; CL Harper, Bro. Bri gden, AV.AI. of the Royal Brunswick James Terry, Preceptor. Camden Lod Prov. G.J.AV. ; Lord Henniker, Prov. G.S.AV .; Lod , ge of Instruction (704), Adelaide Tavern , ge proposed , " That the best thanks of this Ilaverstoek-hill , at 8 ; Newman : Atkins, Prov. G.S. .- T. B. Powell. Bro. T. A. Adams, Preceptor. Prov incial Grand Lodge be given to the Ri ght Eastern Star Lodge of Instruction Royal I lotel , Milc- .B. : AN' A_ (95), Prov. G.S. ; G. Golding, Prov. G.S . AV orshi pful Provincial Grand Alasler for conven- end-road , at 7.30 ; Bio. E. Gottheil , Preceptor. Smith, Prov. G.D.C, ; G. S. Findley, P. Prov. (3. ing " this Special Grantl Lodge. British Oak l_ odge of Instruction , Bank of Friendship A.D.C ; AV. B. G. Key, P. Prov. S.D.; John S, Bro. Stride, AV.M. of the Royal York Lod ge, Tavern , Mile End , at 7 for 8. Gissing, P. Prov. G.J.AV .: AV . (. Nunn ; Wil- seconded, and the proposition was carried unani- St. James's Union Lodge of Instruction (1S0), Horse and liam Hayward, P. Prov. G.D.C. : James Al. liar- mously. Groom Tavein , Whisk y-street , (opposite thc Pantheon), ' " NN' Oxtord-Mrcct , at 8: Bro. J. K. Stacey, Preceptor. vev : N. Tracev, P. Prov. G. J. AN' . : . P. ALUs , This concluded the business and the lotl was ' , ge Wellington l.ode'c of Instiuction, White Swan Tavern , J'. Prov. G.S.W. ; B. AN'. Sver, Prov . G.T. ; A. according ly closed , many of the hrethren expres- Deptford , at S: Bro. C. G. Uilley, P.M. 1155, |. Barber, P.AL , Prov. G.O. ; Charles |. Martyn , sing Ihe great pleasure it had afforded them to be Preceptor. P.G.C , AV.M.; E. B. Dawson , LL C. Stephen , present. Although onl y a short notice had been St. John of Wapping Lodge ol Instruction (130(1), Gun ; B. King, P.AL , Prov. G.S.D. R. N. Sanderson , given of the holding of this special lodge, there Tavern , I li gh-slicet , Wapp ing, at 7; Bio. T. Moitlock , ' Preceptor. AV.AL . P. Prov. G.C ; P. Cornell, Prow G.J.D. ; was a larger attendance than at any Provincial Robert AN' . Beaumont, S.AA'. 114: George Turner, Grand Lodge of Sussex for many years. Tt nsD.vv , M AHCM 12. P. Prov. J.D. ; and Henry Li.fi', P. Prov. S .AV. ' Lod ge 4(1, Old Union, City Terminus Hotel , Cannon-st. On the motion of the D. Prov. G.AL , Bro. E. I. „ yd , Burlington , Albion Tavern , AMcrsgate-sl. Lockwood, seconded by C J. Alartvn , P.G.C, ,, 1 fid , Union , London Tavern , Bishopsgate-st. the address to the Oueen Avas adopted. „ 180, St. James's Union , l- 'reemasons ' llall . On the motion of Lord Henniker, Prov. G.S, 5? (a ,. 19 S. Percy, Shi p and Tunic , Leadenhall-st. cot no. ,, 311 , Si. Michael' s, Albion Tavein , Aldersgate-st. AV seconded by Bro. R. N. Sanderson ., , P. Prov . ,, 228 , United Strength , Old Jerusalem Tavern , Clerk- G.C , the address to His Royal Ili gness the KDINBI'RGII. enwell. Prince of AVales was agreed to. Pouroisr.i.i.o. —-A'.f/ y.i I' urtul'clto (No. 226). ., 235, Nine Muses, Clarendon Hotel , Bond-sl. , Bro. Harper, Prov. G.J.AV., proposed, and Bro —The first monthl y meeting after the installa- „ 548, Wellington While Swan Tavern , Deptford. „ 917, Cosmopolitan , City Terminus Hotel , Cannon-st, Jennings, P. Prov. D.G.AI., seconded the ado]) tion of office-bearers was held on Thursday ev en- „ 933, Doiic, Andeilon 's I li.it-l , Fleet-st. tion of an address to the Princess of Wales. ing, 1 -3II1 February, within the lodge-room , Crown Chapter Jerusalem , ' 185, Freemasons' llall. The several resolutions Avere unanimousl y ear Hotel , Hi gh-street , Portobello . The newlv- Metropolitan Chapter of Instruction. Portuga l Hotel , lied, and the Provincial Grand Ludge was closed elcclcd R.W.AI. (Brother Harrison) presiding, Flcct-sticel , at 7 ; Cynip. Brett , Preceptoi. Domatic Lodge of Instruction, Palmerston Tav., Grosvenor- Robert Burn s Lodge of Instruction , Union Tavern , Air- Just Published. park, Camberwell, at 7.30. street, Rcgcnt-st., at 8; Bro. W. Watson, Preceptor. 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Lodge 11 , Enoch , Freemasons' Hall. „ 13, Union of Waterloo, Masonic ' l lall , William-st, T^IERE are more than 520 Inmates now in NVoolwich. gbkrtisemcnts. the Asy lum , severa l of whom, as well as others „ 1ii. J, Kent.Kent, Guildhall Coffee HouseHouse., Gresham-st . seeking election , are the children of Masons. „ 8 7, Vitruvian , NVhite Hart, College-st, Lambeth. NONY READY. Thc cases arc admitted by thc votes of the Subscribers at „ 147, Justice, White Swan, High-st, Deptford. half-yearly elections. „ 238, Pilgrim, Ship and Turtle, Leadenhall-st. Vol. IV. Of THE FREEMASON, An Annual Subscriber has one vote at each election for „ 749, Belgrave, Anderton's I lotel , Fleet-st. from January to December, 1871. Bound in cloth, with half-a-guinea, anil an additional vote for every additional „ 781, Merchant Navy, Silver Tavern, Burdett-rd , Lime richly embossed device on cover. half-guinea. house. Price 15 shillings. A life Subscriber has one vote for life at each election for The above forming „ 820, Lily of Richmond, Greyhound , Richmond. a,first-class reference and chronology five guineas, and an additional vote for every additional five „ 101 7, Montef'orc, Freemasons' Hall. of the leading events in Masonry during the past year. guineas. „ 1228 , Beacontree , Priuate Rooms, Leytonstone. O ITICIC : 198 , Fleet-street. Contributions for the current fund for the maintenance of „ 12C0, Hervey, Swan Tavern , Walham Green. the inmates, and the fund for the enlargement of the build- ,, 1306 , St. John's, are much needed and will be thankfull In the Press, and will be speedily published , 1 21110. bound ing, , y received. Chapter 1260, Hervey, Britannia Hotel , Walham"Grcen. in cloth. B ANKEKS .—The London Joint-Stock Bank , Princes-street , Pythagorean Lodge of Instruction (79), Prince of Orange, E.C. Greenwich, at 8 ; Bro. J. Robt. Nash, Preceptor. THE ISRAELITES FOUND IK THE AMICS IIIIISS X J A , Treasurer. United Strength Lodge of Instruction (32S), the Grafton SAXONS. By Bro. W ILLIAM C ARPKXTEH , P.M. and Bro. W ILLIAM N ICHOLAS (890) , Secretary. Arms, Prince of Wales' Koad , Kentish Town , at 8 ; P.Z., 177 ; reprinted , with corrections and additions, from Office , 29, Poultry, E.C. Bro. J, N. Frost, Preceptor. " The Freemason." Israel Lodge of Instruction , Rising Sun Tavern , Globe-road , The great interest excited by Bro. Carpenter's articles on at 7,30 j Bro. Isaac Saqui, Preceptor. " Freemasonry and Israelitism ," which have appeared in A PENSIONED Army Sergeant and M.M. New Concord Lod ge of Instiuction , Rosemary Branch Tin: FIIKK .MASON , has induced Bro. Kenning to obtain the wants employment as Messenger, Lodge or Time- l avern, Hoxton , at 8. author's consent and co-operation to reprint them in a more keeper, or any li ght employment; would feel grateful to any Confidence Lodge of Instruction , Railway Tav., London- portable and permanent form , and he hopes Ihc volume Brother who vvould assist. Refen ees good , character ex- street , City, at 7.30. will obtain a wide circulation. emplary.—J.A., Crown Ilotel , La\endcr-hill, Wandsworth. Royal Union Lodge of Instruction , Horse and Groom Tavern, Winsley-street, Oxford-street, at 8. Bro. T. A. Adams, Preceptor. Peckham Lodge of Instruction , Maismore Arms, Park-road , Dr. J. COLLIS BROWNE'S CHLORODYNE. Peckham ; Bro, David Rose, Preceptor. Temperance in thc East Lodge of Instruction , George the THE ORIGINAL AND ONLY GENUINE. Fourth, Catherine-street lar. , Pop CHLORODYN E is admitted by the Profession to be the most wonderful and valuable remedy ever discovered. Stanhope Lodge of Instruction Thicket Hotel , Anerl , y, at CHLORODYNE is the best remedy known for Coughs, Consumption , Bronchitis, Asthma. p.m. ; Bro, II. W. Lindus Preceptor. 7.30. , CHLORODYNE effectually cheques and arrests those too often fatal diseases—Di plheria, Fever, Croup, Ague. CHLORODYNE acts like a charm in Diarrhoea, and is the only specific in Cholera and Dysentery. J ui-iisiiAY, M AHCII 14. CHLORODYNE effectually cuts short all attacks of E pilepsy, Hysteria, Pal pitation and Spasms. Lodge 19,'Athelstan , City Terminus I IoteI ,_Cannon-st. CHLORODYNE is the only palliative in Neural gia, Rheumatism, Gout, Cancer, Toothache, Meningitis, &c. „ , 91, Regularity, Freemasons' Hall. „ aod, Friendship, Ship and Tin tic Tavern , Leaden From Lord FIIASCIS CONYNOII .VM , Mount Charles, Donegal , 11th December, 1868. hall-st. " Lord Francis Convngham, who this time last year bought some of Dr. J. Collis Browne's Chlorodync from Mr. „ 263, Bank of England. Devonpoit , and has found it a most wonderful medicine, will be glad to have half a dozen bottles sent at once to the 11 S.W> Polish National, Freemasons' I (all. above address. „ 8do, Dalhousie, Anderton 's Hotel , Fleet-st. "Earl lU'ssi- i. communicated to the College of Physicians that he had received a dispatch from her Majesty's Consul „ lo7 d, Capper, Marine I Iotel ,Victoria Dock, West Ham. at Manilla , to the effect that Cholera had been raging fearfull y, and that the ONLY remedy of any service was CHLORO- ,, 1288, Finsbury Park , Finsbury Park Tavern ,! Iollovvay. DYNF.."—See Lancet , Dec. 1 , 1864. „ 1321 , Emblematic, Tulse Mill Ilotel , Tulse Hill. From NV. YicsAiaus P I .TTIOHKW , M.D, Hon F.R .C.S. England; Chapter, , Royal Jubilee, Horns Tavern , Kennington. 72 Formerly Lecturer on Anatomy and Physiology, at St. George's School of Medicine. Yarborough Green Dragon Stepney . „ 554, , , " I have no hesitation in stating, after a fair trial of Cholorod yne, that I have never met with any medicine so effica- „ 619, Beadon , Greyhound Hotel , Dulwich. cious as an Anti-spasmodic and Sedative. 1 have used it in Consumption , Asthma, Diarrhoea , and other diseases, and The R.A. Chapter of Improvement , Freemasons' Hall, am most perfectl y satisfied with the results." at 7 ; Comp. Brett , Preceptor. Ceremony, explanation of R.A. Jewel and Solids, pait sections. From Dr. T HOMAS S AXIIIIOHD , Passage West, Cork. Fidelity Lodge of Instruction (2), Goat and Compasses, " I will thank you to send me a fuither supply of Cholorodyne. It was the most efficacious remedy I ever used , Euston-road, at 8 ; Bro. T. A. Adams, Preceptor. affording relief in violent attacks of Spasms within a minute after being taken. One patient in particular, who has Panmure Lodge of Instruction (720) , Balham Hotel, Bal- suffered for years with periodical attacks of Spasms of a most painful nature, and unable to obtain relief from other ham, at 7 ; Bro. John Thomas, Preceptor. remedies, such as Opium , a.,t finds nothing so prompt and efficacious as Cholorodyne." Finsbury Lodge of Instruction , Jolly Anglers' Tavern , From J. M'Guioou Citoir, M.D., M.R.C.P. London , late Staff Surgeon to 1 I.M.F. Bath-street, City-road ; Bro. Stean , Preceptor. " Sir ,—A fter prescribing Dr. J. Collis Browne's Chlorodync for the last three years in severe cases of Neuralgia and United Mariners' Lodge of Instruction , Three Cranes, Tic-Doloureaux , I feci that 1 am in a position to testif y to its valuable effects. Really, in some cases it acts like a charm, Mile-cnd-road , at 8 ; Bro. T. J. Barnes, Preceptor. when all other means had failed. Without being asked for this repair , I must come forward aud state my candid St. George's Lodge of Instruction (140), Globe Tavern , opinion that it is a most valuable medicine, and 1 have recommended several Chemists in this neighbourhood not to be Royal Hill, Greenwich , at 8. without it for prescri ptions." NVhittington Lodge of Instruction (862), Crown Tavern , Holborn , at 8; Bro. Lewis Alexander, P.M. 188, From J NO . E. GOULSTOSK , M.D., late Principal Surgeon to the Steamship "Great Eastern." Preceptor. " I can confidently state that Chlorod ync is an admirable Sedative and Anti-Spasmodic, having used it in Neuralgia, Chigwell Lodge of Instruction , Bald-faced Stag Ilotel, Hysteria, Asthma, and Consumption, with remarkably favourable results, ft relieved a fit of Asthma in four minutes, Buckhurst Hill , at 7. 30. where the patient had suffered eleven years in a most distressing manner, no previous remedy having had so immediate and beneficial an effect." I-'uiDAY , M AHCII 15. From Dr. B. J. BOULTON and Co., llorncastle. Lodge d, Friendship, Willis's Rooms, St. James's. " VVe have made pretty extensive use of Cholorodyne iu our practice lately, and look upon it as an excellent direct „ 143 , Middlesex , Albion Tavern , Aldersgate-st. Sedative and anti-Spasmodic. It seems to allay pain and irritation , in whatever organ and from whatever cause. It „ 201, Jordan , Freemasons' Hall. induces a feeling of comfoit and quietude not obtainable by any other remedy, and it seems to possess this great advan- „ 813, New Concord , Rosemary Branch , Hoxton. tage over all other sedatives , that it leaves no unpleasant after effects." Chapter 176 , Caveac. J. C. B AKLU , Esq., M.D., Bideford. Unions Emulation Lodge of Improvement for M.M .'s, " It is, without doubt , the most valuable and certain. Anodyne wc have." Freemasons' Hall , at 7. Metropolitan Lodge of Instruction , Portugal Hotel, Fleet- CAUTION.—BEWARE OF PIRACY AND IMITATION'S. street, at ; Bro. Brett, Preceptor. 7 CAUTION .—Vice-Chancellor , Sir NV. Page Wood stated that Dr. J. Collis Browne was undoubtedl y the Inventor of Belgrave Lodge of Instruction , Duke of Wellington I Iotel , CHLORODYNE; that the story of the defendant, Freeman, was deliberatel untrue, which, he regretted to say, had been Spring-gardens, Charing-cross ; Br. Pulsford , Preceptor. y sworn to.—See Times, 13th July, 1864. Doric Lodge of Instruction , Three Cranes Tavern , Mile- Sold in Bottles at 1/1J, 2/9, , and n/o each. None is genuine without the word s " Dr. J. COLLIS BROWNE'S end-road, at 8 ; Bro. Isaac Saqui , Preceptor. 4/6 CHLORODYNE" on the Government Stamp. Overwhelming Medical Testimony accompanies each Bottle. Stability Lodge of Instruction , Guildhall Tavern , 33, Gresham-street, at 6; Bro. Muggeridge, Preceptor. S OLE M.VXUI - ACTURUR —J. T. 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