questions of sufficient playgrounds and proper appliances for health THE MASONIO INSTITUTIONS. and cleanliness of the pupils require immediate attention. 5. The Finance Committee should regulate the expenditure under the THB next few days promise to be busy ones in connec- House Committee, and not rest its efforts after merely checking the tion with the three Central Charities of Freemasonry, vouchera and books put before it. 0. The account -* should be kept and it is not too much to say that the events of the coming as recommended by a qualified public accountant, and annually in the annals of published as audited and approved by the Finance Committee. week will for ever stand out prominently 7. The Secretary's duties should be strictly limited to tho office , and Masonic Benevolence. First we may expect that the he should not interfere at Wood Green save as the mere official chan- Report of the Committee of Inquiry into the Management nel of communication with the Head Master." and condition of the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys If this is the substance of the Committee's views on the will be distributed among the Subscribers of that Institu- several points submitted to them we think that far too tion ; then there will be the consideration of a letter of much alarm is being shown by the supporters of tbe protest drawn np by its House and Finance and Audit Charity, and it proves the evil of forming an opinion on Committees ; next we may look to the sanctioning by the hearsay evidence, or on rumour alone. We recognise tbd Royal Masonic Institution for Girls of tbe expenditure of conclusions arrived at by the Committee, as given above, a sum of £31,000, on new buildings and other matters, as as being somewhat of a serious nature, as affecting the a part of the income of the Centenary Celebration of that Institution and its management, but to say they are as bad Charity—a Special General Court of the Subscribers being as we have been led to believe is absurd . Putting the called for Thursday next, to give the necessary powers ; matter briefly, we may sum up tho conclusions as something and , finally, there is the Annual General Meeting of the like a storm in a tea cup. Tho case that is made out Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution, to be held on shows a want of unanimity among the managers of the Friday, when , if wo mistake not, something more will be Institution, which is to be regretted, but which we regard said on the subject of reform and alteration in the conduct as wholly inseparable from an establishment conducted on of tho business of the Masonic Institutions. the lines of onr Institutions. Domestic friction does, and It is not necessary for us to repeat our remarks of last must occur at all times in so large an undertaking, but it week in regard to the delay in sending out the Report of is only on special occasions that the proverbial '* dirty the Boys' School Inquiry Commission to the Snbrcribers. linen " gets " washed in public. When this does unfor- The Craft is still without copies, and the delay of a week tunately occur—and it is only necessary for our readers to which we then found fault with is now extended to a look around and they will find instances of it in private as fortnight. As a consequence all manner of strange well as public life—it is usual for much to be made out of rumours are afloat as to what the Committee have dis- very little. This has happened in connection with the covered , what they find fault with , and what they suggest. Royal Masonic Institution for Boys, which, if we may We regret we are unable to give any official contradiction judge from the Committee's conclusions, is unfortunate or confirmation of these rumours, but the following, which in having numerous heads, without any one in actual we extract from the Yorkshire Daily Post of Thursday, authority to manage the whole concern. It appears to be bears such a stamp of authenticity as to induce us to the old story over again,—it is every body's business to see regard it as genuine, although why it should have found matters go straight, and as a result no one does it, and its way into a Yorkshire paper, when all information is until some recognised control is assumed by some indi- denied the Subscribers and others most intimately in- vidual or Committee we cannot expect much improve- terested, we are at a loss to understand. Our contem- ment. The Inquiry Commissioners appear to recognise porary says :— this when thev propose ("see No. 3 above) that " the House The conclusions unanimously arrived at by tbe committee are as Committee shonld be able and willing to take and keep follow:— the control in its own hands." This is " 1. The school is in aa unsatisfactory state as regards its manage, undoubtedly ment. 2. The educational staff is satisfactory, tbe teaching good , necessary, and it must be carried out to the letter. and the school discipline well maintained. 3. Tbere is an Without question the present House Committee have antagonism between the educational and domestic staff which been both able and willing to do this in the past, and if seriously impairs the usefulness of the institntion. 4. The effective in this respect they have not proved themselves efficient control has fallen away from the House Committee. 5. The expenditure is extravagant and not properly regulated. 6. The it is becanse they have erred on the side of leniency. feeding and clothing of tbe boys are not such as are represented by They may have allowed small matters to pass unnoticed, the expenditure, and their health and comfort are not satisfactorily rather than be for ever grumbling or finding fault, which, attended to by tbe domestic staff. 7. The Finance Committee as those of our readers who have had experience in exercises no real check on the expenditure. 8. The accounts are managing large establishments will agree, is absolutel not kept on a proper system, and those published are misleading. y 9. The secretary has engrossed the control of the institution into necessary to ensure efficiency. It is not possible among bis own hands, and to this and tbe friction between bim and the so many persons as are associated with the Royal domestic staff on the one side, aud the bead master and his Masonic Institntion for Boys for all to go on smoothly adherents on the other, the great part of the present evils is to be year after year, and if the House Committee or other attributed ." governing body does its work properl it will have We therefore are of opinion tbat— y fco " 1. Au entire change in administration, and a thorough breaking settle the many trivial as well as important grievances away from the present practice, must take place before the manage- which arise ; in doing so it is not always possible to satisfy ment, discipline, and expenditure of the institution will be every one. It is for the governing body to act fearlessly satisfactory. 2. There should be bat one head authority (viz., the and zealously, to make rules and enforce them, without head master) at Wood Green , and the entire establishment there be fear or favour and they will earn the approval of those subjec t to him. 3. The House Committee should be able and willing , for to take and keep tbe control in its own hands, must be in touch whom they act, and will secure an amount of good feeling with the daily life of the school, and give more personal attention which is not possible by any other method. If , on the and exercise an intelligent authority in tbe institution. 4. The other hand, tbey are lenient, and allow eacb and all to manage their respective departments without proper super- which, unfortunately, will not go far among the very large vision or control—as is said to have been the case with number of approved candidates who are awaiting the the House Committee of the BOYS' School, at least in the result of the contest. As shown by the balloting papers opinion of the Inquiry Commissioners—then we may issued for tbe election there are one hundred and forty- expect internal troubles and disagreements, such as have three applicants, with only twenty-seven available annui- caused so much anxiety and ill feeling in connection with ties, and even of this number six are, as usual deterred the establishment at Wood Green. annuities, only payable in the event of the death of some It is perhaps unfair on our part to ask our readers to of those already receiving the benefits of the Institution . wait for the full report of the Commissioners before form- For the Male Branch of the Fund there are sixty-two ing any opinion on the subject, and at the same time applicants competing for the 17 annuities (14 immediate express ourselves as we have done here, bnt, as we have and 3 deferred), while for the Widows' Branch the nnmber said, the conclusions and suggestions given in the of| applicants is 81, and the annuities to be awarded, 10 Yorkshire- Post appear genuine, and warrant our accepting (seven immediate and three deferred). In addition to these them as the actual verdict of the Commissioners, and declared vacancies available for the coming election we accordingly we deal with them. may reckon on others, being announced at the Annual On the whole we think the suggestions, if carried out , Meeting, which precedes the poll, to fill those falling in will prove beneficial. We cannot see anything in the through the death of annuitants since the voting papers conclusions or suggestions before us which cannot were issued, but in any case ifc is certain the number of be made to harmonise with existing arrangements, and a annuities to be distributed will be far short of what is little unbiassed and careful consideration will convince necessary fco satisfy all who have been approved as eligible others on the point and induce them to share this opinion. to recoivo them ; indeed it will be most fortunate for the Let us briefly examine the verdict of the Commissioners. 143 candidates if sufficient vacancies are declared to The school is iu an unsatisfactory state as regards its enable one-third of tbeir number to be admitted to a par- management the Educational staff is ticipation in the benefits of the Institution. satisfactory, and its discipline is well maintained . . . As we said at the outset of the present remarks, these there is an antagonism between tho educational and several matters lead us to anticipate a busy time during domestic staff . . . . the effective control has fallen away the next few days. We hope they may all be carried out from the House Committee .... the health and com- in the true spirit of Masonic feeling, and that all may fort of the boys are not satisfactorily attended fco by the result satisfactorily to the Craffc and its members. domestic staff .... tho friction between the Secretary and the domestic staff on the one side, and the Head Master and his adherents on the other, is the cause of the We regret to hear that Bro. John Mason's state of great part of the present evils—in short, the house is health will necessitate his taking a few weeks' rest from divided against itself. To remedy this the Commissioners his duties as Collector of the Roval Masonic Benevolent suggest there should be but one head authority at Institntion. We trust the genial weather we may look for Wood Green .... the House Committee shonld take and at this season of tho year will help to soon place our ener- keep the control in its own hands .... the Secretary 's getic brother in the band of workers again. duties should be strictly limited to the office, and he should not interfere at Wood Green, save as the official The monthly meeting of the General Committee of the channel of communication ; that is to say, the work Masonic is to to be properly divided , the head of each depart- Royal Institution for Boys was held on Saturday last. Bro. George Plunkett P.G.D. Treasurer of the In- ment being made supreme in his own sphere, and, as a natural consequence, held responsible for what takes stitution , presided , and there were present Bros. Stone, Miller Daniel place in his section. This must be better than Corbie, Glass, Saunders, , , Webb, A. R. T. A. Motion, Glass, Cumberland allowing numerous heads, withont properly defined duties, Motion , , Morgan, with the certainty of their views clashing on casual Scurrah, Mickley, Eve, Harper, Murray, Roebuck, Mather, points which each suppose fco come within their special Venn, Gillard, Maple, Moon , Soppet, Homewood , Dale, Storr province. We fail to see in what way the suggested Tucker, Weeden , Richardson , , Ramsay, Stiles, Dixie alterations need upset or interfere with the comfort of those Griffith , Paas, Rayner, , Page and Binckes. The having at present associated with the management of the Institu- minutes of the last Committee been read and tion, or why they should regard the verdict as reflecting verified , and those of the House Committee read for in- petitions were considered on them personally or collectively. After all, if the work formation , two , and the names hitherto has been carried on without proper super- directed to be entered on the list of candidates for the recommendation vision, what is suggested is to introduce system and October election. The of the House order, and surely the men who are now responsible recog- Committee that a boy named Sugden should be educated nize tbe desirability of both. Indeed, we know it has been out of the establishment was endorsed , and the usual the desire of all concerned to secure these two important allowance of £5 per quarter voted. A grant towards out- factors, and if they have failed, it has been from tolerating— fit was voted to an ex-pupil. The resignation of Bros. as previously said—too much leniency, rather than from Charles Belton and Dudley Rolls, as members of the any intentional opposition on their part. We shall be much House Committee, and Bro. Henry Young as a member Committee surprised, now that the matter has been publicly brought of the Audit and Finance , were submitted and to their notice, if they do not at once alter their mode of accepted. The following brethren were nominated for action , so as to secure all that is desired. election next month as members of the House Committee. The letter to the Chairman of the Committee of Inquiry, viz. *. Bros. A. Brookman, J. S. Cumberland, Richard Eve, from the House, and Finance and Audit Committees of: the W. Masters, and Edward Terry, proposed by Bro. C. E. Corbie and John Glass Institution (a copy of which we publish elsewhere) speaks Soppet ; Bros. George , by Bro. for itself. The request contained therein for permission Andrew R. Motion ; and Bros. A. F. Godson , M.P., H. W. James Moon to use the shorthand notes is fair, and will, we hope be Hunt, J. L. Mather, , T. Hastings Miller, , F. W. Ramsay readily accorded , for if the verdict is questioned , as being J. Joyce Murray, W. Paas, , M.D., H. Venn , b Bro. Charles Daniel 12 to be in opposition to the evidence, it loses much of the weight and John Wordsworth , y ; thafc would otherwise attach to it, besides which we know elected. The following were nominated for election as the that the desire is to have a full and impartial understand- Audit and Finance Committee, viz., Bros. Thomas Cnbitt, ing, now that the inquiry has been thoroughly started. G. P. Gillard, H. S. Goodall, Thomas Griffiths , C. F. In regard to the Special General Court of the Girls' Hogard, W. Maple, S. Richardson , W. A. Scurrah, and School , summoned for Thursday, it is only necessary to C. E. Soppet, by Bro. George Mickley. Nine to be refer our readers to the advertisement, which appears else- elected. A fter some discussion , it was resolved that the be retained in the where, to put them in possession of the necessary facts of customary mark of distinction should old members " to have an the case. The proposition will doubtless be agreed to, and voting papers, those who are " * thus the outcome of the Centenary Celebration will be against their names. The Report of the Audit and Finance advanced another and most satisfactory stage. Committee was read, received, adopted , and ordered to be The Annual General Meeting and election of Annuitants entered on the minutes. The proceedings terminated with of the two branches of the Royal Masonic Benevolent a vote of thanks to the Chairman . Institution follows, the next day, Friday, the 17th inst., at Freemasons' Hall. As usual, a severe contest is ex- FUNERALS properly carried out and personally attended, ' in London and Country, by Bro. G. A. HUTTON, 17 Newcastle pected for the vacancies which are to be filled up, and Street, Str and , W.C. Monuments erected. Valuations made. for situation, magnificent in its appointments, holy in its WHAT FREEMASONRY IS. uses, it became the earthly dwelling place of the Most High. When the pilgrim bands came together from all An Oration Delivered at the Dedication of ihe Masoni c parts of the land to behold the beauty of the Lord and Temple , at Waterbury, Conn., by the Rev. Bro. J. to worship in His temple, they stood enraptured with its W. Richardson . unrivalled beauty, and they shaded their eyes from the burning glory that encircled it like a sun. The architec- CONGRATULATE you over the completion of this tural design for fche structure was drawn on a divine I beautiful temple. It is graceful and majestic in outline trestleboard and came down from heaven. The ark, and proportion , and reflects praise ou the skill of architect which was the symbol of Jehovah's presence, was set and builder. We have this day partipitated in ceremonies down in the holy place. The hallowed worship of God which dedicate this magnificent pile to the uses of the was accompanied by all the accessories which tended to fraternity hereafter for over. Bufc this bnilding and this impress the minds of the people with a realism of God's room have taken on a deeper meaning this day. For near presence. There was roll and swell of music in months the populace of this busy city has rushed to and hymns of praise ; then the priest came before the people, fro, past the closed door of this building ; and although and spread forth his hands in prayer, and all hearts were the people knew its intended purpose, yet as a temple it bowed in worship ! Their external rites wero expressive had no tongue to speak. But the solemn services of this of the internal Spirit that dwelt in their courts. So in fche day have given birth to the real meaning of this pile. more modern temple of Masonry, the services express our And now every stone and brick have become vocal with love for God, and our good will toward men. Like Solo- instruction . True, among the unitiated there are those mon 's building, in many respects the temple of Masonry who complain because Masonry is so symbolical ; and serves to dra w true manhood nearer to God ! This may what to us are characters in the alphabet of love and sound like " strange doctrine" to some who havo been fraternity to them is empty mummery . Yet tho great taught to look upon the fraternity as a Godless institution. brotherhood only conforms to the universal law, thafc which There are those in every community who have the preju- teacbes men to express their dearest thoughts by signs diced thought that Freemasonry is the foster mother of and tokens. The plain golden band , which encircles the atheism. But when they witness those whom they trust finger of the young bride, is eloquent in its symbolism. going np into the temple ; when many of those they fondly The Psalmist affirms : " The heavens declare the glory of love are the same devout, painstaking husbands, fathers God, and the firmament showeth his handiwork. Day and brothers in the home, church and state, they are unto day uttereth speech , and night unto night showeth nonplussed. We who handle the treasures of the " inner knowledge." Nature is full of symbols, that talk English place " ought to be in a position to satisfactoril y answer to us. Individuals and nations are constantl y expressing their inquiries concerning the Craft. Not that Free- some great idea by the use of symbols. masonry needs any defence ! for , like Gibraltar , ifc has been It is, as George Dana Boardman says : " What power lashed by the storms, and tbe mutations of time have there is in a symbol we need not go to the books to learn . passed over it; but its bosom of granite truth has hurled Visit with me a Gettysburg of civil war. All around us the divided waves back upon themselvep, while its pin- the red sea of battle heaves and roars. But look ! by nacles tower hierher than ever ! Yet there are those who yonder turn in tbe valley the billow swells highest and have been attracted by the symmetry and beauty of our reddest. Here is the maelstrom of the fury ; the crucial fabric, and these might become nobler if the implements spot of the fi ght. H ere platoon blends with platoon , of our Craft were laid upon their characters. The laws of bayonet crosses bayonet, breast hurtles against breast. this great institution recognise the fact thafc man is And now another awful shock, fiercest of all ; and then struggling with sin and adversity, and that help may be above the groan of dying and boom of gun swells a shout, given to him that he may better construct the moral and long, clear, ecstatic, ' It is ours,' * It is ours!' What is spiritual temple of his character. Let us therefore ours ? A. smoke-bl ackened , shot-riddled , bayonet-rent endeavour to make an exposition of some of tho great bit of bunting—as a piece of cloth , nothing—as the star principles which underlie this institution. spangled banner, everything. 1. What is Freemasonry ? Some erroneously think that "' Into that banner are gathered country, and constitu- the countersigns and ceremonials of our great Order are tion, and government, and liberty, and glory, and fireside Freemasonry—but it is something beyond signs and degrees, and altar. As a piece of cloth it is absolutely nothing ; as beyond the grips and passwords. Freemasonry uses these a symbol it is the concentrated essence of the United States. things only that it may couple its power on to human life , And this is its power. So long as the flag floats over his just as a wire connects the electricity of the battery with ranks, the soldier feels that he has everything to fi ght for one's hand. Iu the religious world it is not the hymn book, —everything to make him fi ght." nor the order of service, nor the sermon, that contains the So to Masons this temple, and this hall, compose a power which performs a good work in the worshippers symbol full of deep meaning and power. In it is concen- heart—these are only a vehicle by which the Holy Spirit trated the essence of those principles that go to make reaches the soul and performs His function. So you do manhood glorious and worth contending for. This temple find any well informed Mason laying great stress on the is but a human life symbolised. This temple hall is like symbols and rituals. We may admire them as one a soul within a tabernacle of clay ; here Masonic thought admires the symmetrical proportion , the shining brass and and activity are born ; here that life courses which gives steel rods, the great wheels and cylinders of the locomotive. meaning to all the externals. The time was when the But the power which we respect is within and cannot be smooth and polished stones were in the quarry, rongh and seen ; it is this unseen power that does the work and makes misshapen, when the bricks were unmolded in their native the brass and iron of value. The Freemason may clay ;when even the rafters and posts were without comeli- commend some beautiful symbol, some impressive degree, ness, and in the dark forest were smitten by every wintry but it is the living Spirit which fills the symbol and blast. But master hands have quarried the stone, and degree, and through them touches and uplifts the heart pressed the brick, and planed the timber. And now, in a tbat he adores 1 The devout Catholic adores the crucifix , symmetrical and beautifu l whole, the uncomeliness of the not because he thinks the brass and wood of which it is past overcome by struggles—perfected—is surmounted by made have any efficacy ; but because the truth behind the the cross and crown ! Such are the struggles of a man ! symbol, and which the crucifix helps him grasp, has power He comes into the world naked and helpless ; blind fco tbe to aid him. Just so with Freemasonry ! Back of the beauties of nature, and ignorant of antagonistic forces. material which catches the natural eye, und the words that But in due time he is brought to light: Wisdom and fall upon the ear, are great living principles which are the truth become his teachers. He learns that his thoughts heart and lungs of the organisation. These manifold and deeds are the forest , are the quarry, out of which principles centre in truth—but what kind of truth ? Oh , shall come the timber and stone that shall form the temple Freemasonry has never assumed the office of a prophet of character. He wars with sin and temptation, and and claimed to present to men a newer revelation. Ifc through the sign of the cross conquers. By the hel p of takes the principles of this old truth which Jesns and the the " Master Carpenter of Nazareth " all uncomeliness is prophets taught, and in its own way seeks to apply them to removed ; in the dawn of the morning, the temple of his the needs of its craftsmen ! Nowhere does Freemasonry sonl receives a crown and the " well done." assume the authority, or even attempt to bring before men Never in the history of the world has there been a sacred novel inventions which have only the semblances of trnth. building like unto the temple of Solomon. Beautiful In this respect Freemasonry is vastly more orthodox than some modern churches. Freemasonry takes the old land- from the " Great Light" of fche altar ! God is every- marks by which the way to right living, a happy death where. He was in the Lodge room when those and true immortality is to be found. It only gathers up sublimesfc of all words were spoken by the candidate. By the well known principles of truth as already revealed by rite and ritual ; by sign and symbol ; by words and God , and seeks to place them in such a garb that its precept Freemasonry endeavours to keep those vows, and members may make a successful application of them to an God's reward for obediencv before the mind of the crafts- every day life. Freemasonry is a body o( eternal principles man. These are like the ring on the bride's finger ; they which may be applied to the work of elevating human are a memento of the pledge and what he promised to character. Its influence for good is not confined to the obey. Thus you see the tendency of the teaching of Lodge room. It goes out into everyday life, and through Freemasonry is to keep alive one's purpose to serve God, its members touches society as a player puts his hands to and to elevate the moral standard of the craftsman's living. the strings of a harp ! The institution is no fanciful thing Solomon, because of this " love to God," spared not him- dealing in historical reminiscences and social sentimental- self in the building of the temple; his wealth and talents ity ! It recognises hard, everyday facts. Its laws corn- were devoted to the work. So he who has truly entered prebend fche unalterable truth that no man liveth or dieth into the spirit of Freemasonry ; he who really feels its to himself. The influences of each man's life do their sublime influence, has no hesitancy in applying himself share of the work thafc moulds some neighbour's character. ancl all thafc be has to the great work of making his soul a Some one will be the better or worse for our having lived in living temple for the indwelling of God ; of which the world. Therefore it is plain to be seen that whatever Solomon's temple was only a type. God in the temple! elevates even a seciion of mankind benefits society at large. He who arched tbe blue dome and studded ifc witb laughing Freemasonry stands just there. It endeavours to worlds ; who set up the pillars of the earth ; and swung tbe prepare the heart of a craftsman for the higher work of planets into sockets that are not seen, dwelling wifch man, Christianity. It earnestly seeks to mako a truer citizen 0! what an incentive for the Mason to restrain his and better man of him. To accomplish this, Freemasonry passions, and to exercise his patience, and to carefully rear teaches its brotherhood how to best apply to an everyday aloft the walls of bis character, that the capstone may be life the principles of that body of truth I have mentioned. brought forth with great rejoicing and receive tbe Master's Wel l, in making an exposition of some of these great approval. principles, which are the foundation stones, we find— This work of building tbe moral temple also involves 2. That Freemasonry teaches fidelity to religious duties ? the Mason's love for his fellow man. He who knew no He that is true to God will be true to his fellow men. guile said : " Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all Masonry recognises this, and so in its instructions goes thy heart, and wifch all fcb y soul, and wifch all thy mind, deeper than the rudiments of an intelligent and social and thy neighbour as thyself." 0 there is a luxury in training. It exhorts its craftemen to be ever mindful of doing good ; to love men for God's sake is the noblest of what they owe God. By the most impressive lessons aims ! Christ, to whom we look for immortality, was a does the Order seek to fasten this principle in the hearts manifestation of God's love to men ; Christ made that love of the brotherhood. Do you think of some unworthy man real. But now , Freemasons share in the blessed work of who calls himself a Mason ? Remember that he may be making real to others thafc same love. This is part of able to give all the grips and whisper every pass word, yet, every Mason's religious obligation. During the " working if he forgets God , and his habits are sinful and his language hours " of life many of these we call brethren fall sick unchaste, be is not a true Mason , only a parody ! Some through much weariness. There are times when adversity delinquent brother may fail in his religious duties, but not with a heavy hand smites. How frequentl y do the night because Freemasonry has been unfaithful in its teaching ! shades, and chill damps of death gather in bright homes. It A member of some household by disgraceful conduct may is the mission of Freemasonry to carry to that weary one an bring shame upon his parents, brothers and sisters ; but no elixir of sympathy. To stand beside that fallen one and one is cruel enough to set him up as a criterion by which say, " Brother give me thy hand." 0 yes, ifc is the mission to jud ge the character of tbe family. He who is false to of Masonry to kneel by that bedside of death , and with his oath of allegiance to the Uniti d States is not a sample sof t touch wipe the sweat beads from the fevered brow, of that nobler citizenship which is the glory of America. whisper of Beulah land, where tear drops are nofc seen, So the unworthy man who wears the Masonic badge is not and graves are not cut, and where the happy song is to be taken as a specimen of Freemasonry. There are a always singing. Ifc is here fchafc tbe Freemason has the multitude in the community who are widely known as opportunity of proving his profession. He manifests his honest men, pre-eminently virtuous, and devout wor- love to God , by loving the man that came from God's shippers of God. These are the specimens by which fair- hand ! The open palm, the sympathetic heart, the loving minded peop le will judge of the handiwork of Freemasonry ! word , are the proofs of a man's Masonry ! These are tha Out in the diamond fields of Golconda no one thinks of " level and square " trying his character to see if it is picking up a stone in the rough and saying, " Look at its worthy ! Ornamental veneerings attached to a man's brownness, look afc its angularities ; if this be a diamond, reputation are like a network of frost on a window pane, I reject it." He waits until the stone has been shaped ifc is gone wifch the sun's looking—so heart deeds, and not and polished and then exclaims, " Beautiful ! let us seek sentimental superficialit y, will stand a searching glance another diamond." Wait, friends, allow the tools of from * the all-seeing eye. Be sure the moral and spiritual Freemasonry to shape some of these diamonds in the rough, structure we erect has a correspondence to that " Great before yon pass judgment. It ia the glory of the Christian Temple " true Mason's revere ! Go to the " trestle-board " church that it is God 's hospital on earth. Ifc receives the often. Photograph the design on yonr heart. 0, Free- motally blind and lame for upliftal . If , after uniting with masonry is a life, not a gibberish of empty phrases ! This is the church , the old malady breaks forth, it patiently the secret of its golden years. reapplies tbe bandages and ointments of the gospel. It is not built of hay and stubble, nor even of gold and These are not pitilessl y cast forth ! True Freemasonry is silver, but of immortal mind, lt is a temple of lively not a church. It offers no salvation of its own. It never stones neatly joined together. Like the pyramids, says, " Look unto me and be ye saved." But Freemasonry, unmoved in silent majesty it looks down upon the passing handmaid of the church that she is, emulates that example, centuries. Empires who saw its infancy have scattered and is full of pity and compassion for those who err ! like dust, but, as the stars, Freemasonry ever shines in the Freemasonry is only another hospital ; and as allopathy night of human struggle. Go to those pyramids and test differs from homoeopathy, so the treatment may be the stones by the square and plumb and level, and you different, bnt the same Lord is God of both and moral shall learn that these monuments of fche past endure health is the end sought in each. because of Masonic honesty in the work ! So Free- The foundation for such soul upliftal is only found in masonry abides, because of the patient, conscientious work the fidelity of religions duties ! And Freemasonry begins that has cemented hearts together in the enduring bonds with inculcating " Love to God." From the moment a of an honest brotherhood. Its foundation s of truth ; its stranger " seeking light" is admitted to the mystic pillars of wisdom, strength and beauty; its dome of eternal chamber, he observes that through every part and detail brotherhood ; its spires that touch the bright blue skies of of the ceremonies there runs one idea like a golden thread immortality, reveal the skill of the Supreme Architect, to in a web of cloth—God. There is no travesty in divine whom be the glory f or ever. Yes, Freemasonry, while not things. No mummery. How the thought of God blazes a church, is religion in practical operation ! It is in from that letter of gold in the east ! How the call to his harmony with that golden precept, " pare religion, service rises like the near words of a silver-tongued voice undefied before God the Father is this ; to visit the father- less aud widows in their affliction and to keep ourself D. Hayes 913, John Burton 874, George Kennedy 1536, S. W. Sbaw is human 1965, J. G. Calway 1619 , F. D. Vine 173, James Stevens 1216, VV. H. unspotted from the world." O, Freemasonry Cronk 1414, W. Drewitt 889, Geo. Gable 902, Thos. Gibbon 20, W. life in poetry. It is the discordant notes of toil blended D. Keeble 913, Fredk. Gordon 1063. H. Pa*ment 700, Regan Martin into a symphony. Other principles of Freemasonry are 874, J. B. Groom 2046, J. W . Jail 1414, H. Harris 874, J. M. Broad found : 2255, F. Dangerfield 1260, B. C Colls 874, G. o. (ii.va 2250, J. I. ht the brotherhood ! Free- Emberry 2250, F. Soman 2250 1585, R. C. Cmrk 874, G. S. Uunt, 3. In the moral ethics taug J. F. Miles 1585, Samuel Soovell 319. Bro. A. VV. Dnret was the masonry is not a modern frame structure, buil b of installing Master, and the ceremony was performed in evbry respect unseasoned material, quickly put together, and which rests to perfection . After the readmiaaiou of the brethren the following on the shifting sands of some popular notion. Free- Officers were appointed and invested : —Bros. W. Sparrowhawk masonry is a fabric of granite. " Truth " is the rock upon I. P.M., Hamlin S.W., T. P. Lee J.W., Durtnell Treasurer, J-well and pinnacles. Secretary , Kent S.D., Hooker J.D., Pascoe I.G., Strange Dir. of C-rs., which the builders have erected the towers Burfoot Assist. D.C, Dixon and Fy fe Stewards, South Tyler, and Bir. h Out of thafc truth , as a natural sequence, have risen the P.M. member of the Charity Committee. Five gentlemen were pro- mighty walls of '* Duty to God " and " Love to man." posed as initiates, and it is understood there are more names to be Then most naturally follows this system of ethical proposed at fche next meeting. The new W.M. is evidently going to doctrines. Through them Freemasonry aims to present to have a busy, and we trust a prosperous year of office. A first-rate ic seems to xuo banquet was provided by Bro. Waller, and a very enjoyable evening tne community tne oest type oi mannooa. was spent. that if the canvas of " The Virgin at Prayer," or " Tbe Carpenter of Nazareth " be considered a specimen of ROYAL COMMEMORATION LODGE, No. 1585. ideals " of which it artistic skill, thafc Masonry has loffcy " THE installation meeting of thia popular and prosperous Lodge may be proud. Just think of thafc man who is fit to stand was held at the White Lion Hotel , Putney Bridge, on Wednes- beside the immortal Lincoln ! He who threw his all into day, 1st instant. There were present Bros. W. C. Williams W.M., the same scale with those struggling colonists of 1776. Wing S.W., Harding J.W., Watkins Treasurer, Robinson P.M. was Secretary, Sandalls S.D., Oliver J.D., Collings P.M. D.C, Stacey Think ot his hdeiity when untold mngiisn goia P.M, Organist, Gordon Assistant Organist, Page P.M . Steward, temptingly placed before him. Think of his great noble Coombe I.G., Walkley and Bowler Tylers. Also P.M.'s Boehr, Man. heart so broken with pity for those starving patriots at sell, Collick and Pardee jun. The Visitors' list was a long one, and Valley Forge, thafc, general though he was, he knelt in comprised several distinguished brethren ; among the Past Provincial the cold snow and prayed for them and their cause. Grand Officers were S. Pardee sen. P.M. 511 P.P.G.D., Higerty P.M. 1044 P.P.G.D., G. Moorman P.M. 1638 P.G. Pursuivant Surrey ; George Washington, the Father of his country, was a Free P.M.'s Williams 865, Causton 865, Wingfield 1360 , Sims 334, Frank and Accepted Mason ! I might mention other names that 1216, Wilkins 902, Read 511, Williams W.M. 2090, Luokhnrsfc W.M. have been like " Tuscan pillars for strength ," in fche busi- 1604, Cochrane W.M. 3, O'Connell W.M. 2157, Skar W.M. 1891, East ness world—or like ** Ionic columns for delicacy and W.M. 1642, Foan J.D. 1614 , Robinson J.D. 704, Hall 167 9, Nicholson elegance " in fche social world—or like the " Corinthian 359, Bond I.G. 1665, Inglish 901, West 865, Higham 2090, Davis S.W. 902 and others. Lodge having been duly opened, the minutes pillar for beauty and richness," in the religious com- of the last meeting were read aud confirmed. A ballot was taken munity; and who were Free and Accepted Masons. for Messrs. F. Thomas and W. P. Chapman, both proposed by I say Freemasonry has an honourable record ! Bro. Cox, and seconded by Bro. Morrisb ; also for Mr. D. Saines, pro- posed by the W.M., and seconded by Bro. Harding. The ballot being (To be continued.) unanimous in their favour, these gentlemen were duly initiated by the W.M. Bro. Wing, who at the last meeting had been unanimously elected W.M., waa obligated, and a board of Installed Masters having been formed he was installed by the I.P.M., Bro. Williams, in a mosfc masterly and impressive manner. Bro. Wing appointed and invested NOTICES OF MEETINGS, his Officers , as under :—Bros. Harding S.W., Sandalls J.W., Watkins Robinson Secretary pro tem, Oliver S.D., Coombe J.D., —:n:— Treasuror, Collings D.C, Stacey Organist, Wright I.G., Grundy Steward, ANTIQUITY LODGE, No. 146. Payers Assistant Steward , Gordon Assistant Organist, Walkley Ty le* . Iu investing the Officers , the W.M. spoke a few apptopriate wor ts 'o innovation in the annals of Bolton Freemasonry was inaugurated AN each, and in the case of the Secretary, Bro. P.M. Robinson, remarked on Thursday, the 2nd inst., when the brethren invited their bow sorry the Lod ge and himself would be at losing his service.", lady friends to a social gathering at the house of Bro. Downs S.W. but expressing his thanks that Bro. Kobirison h.Australia ; A. Kemp, Glenelg, South Australia ; G. L. Young, Port the Freemasons' Tavern, was assiduous in his attentions to the Adelaide ; R. S. Brown Grand Scribe E. of Scotland ; J. T. S. guests, and fnll justice was done to ouisine and cellar. Brother Elliot S.G.W. of Scotland ; J. Webster, Edinburgh ; H. Manfield , Joseph Josephs superintended . For the first time in the history of Northampton ; Major C. M. Howell P. Dis. Dep. G.M. Pennsylvania • the Joppa Lodge, ladies were admitted. The regular toasts were Rev. Dr. J. T. Mitchell , Lancaster, Pennsylvania ; S. D. Setna, given. Bro. Abrahams Past Master, Chairman of tbe Benevolent Hong Kong ; W. Shephard, Louth ; W. L. R >. thwell, Bridgnorth : J. G. Koch Fund , had much pleasure in informing tbe brethren and , Penang ; G. R. MacGregor, Bi ,ley, Yorkshire ; and their frienc's that this fund now amounted to a sum Georgo Kelly P.G.S.B. London. The routine bnsiness having been of JB800. They were always liberal to brethren in distress, and they concluded , Bro. G. W. Speth rend a paper entitled " The Foundation had given as much as £100 to a brother. Bro. P.M. Alexander, on of Modern Freemasonry." In very concise language, perhaps too behalf of the Lodge, presented Bro. Lewis Lazarus P.M. Secretary much so, he recounted the proceedings of the four old Lodges in with a framed testimonial and a very handsome silver tea and coffee London and Westminster in 1716 and 17l7 ,which resulted in the forma- service. Bro. Lazarus thanked the W.M. and brethren in a charac- tion of the parent Grand Lod ge of tbe World. The subsequent teristic speech. During the dinner an excellent band played, under fortunes of these Lodges wero then glanced at, the growth of the the direction of Bro. Jacqnes Wynman. Later on, a very choice organisation described , reference made to the two schisms of last selection of vocal music was given, under the direction of Signor century, and a short account given of tho fees, clothing, officers, &c, Pagano. After the banquet the company retired to the ball-room , &o., as they varied from time to time. The history was brought down to where Bro. Wynman's band played an enchanting selection of dance the beginning of this century, and notice taken of the Institution of music, Bro. Wynman acting as Director and Hon. M.C. the Girls' School and the varions Committees of Grand Lodge. The paper was listened to with much attention , and some additions to the RICHMOND LODGE, No. 2032 general knowledge were contributed by Bros. Rylands and Gould. A vote of thanks concluded the proceedings, and the brethren adjourned THIS Lodge held its installation meeting at the Greyhound Hotel, to refreshment. Richmond, on Tuesday, the 7th inst. Amongst the members present were Bros. Edmund Dare W.M., J. P. Houghton I. P.M., Henry Sapsworth S.W., J. W. Marjason J.W., George Rowland Secretary , Jopp a Lodge of Instruction, No. 188.— At the Man W. Forstor Reynolds Treasurer, A. Crew S.D., A. Aldin J.D., B. Chester Hotel, Aldersgate-street, ou the 7th instant. Bros. Garrard Mesaum D.C, S. Covell I.G., J. Aldridge and J. H. Ford Stewards. W.M., Goodinge S.W., Lisoombe J.W., Ansell 8.D., Poppmacher B. E. Blasby P.M., C. I. Digby P.M., W. R. Phillips P.M., T. Skewes J.D., J. Davis jun. I.G., S. Danoyger Deputy Preceptor, R. J. Chil. Cox P.G. Steward P.M. W.M. 8, and others. Visitors —Edward lingworth Treasurer, H. Saqui Secretary ; also Marcus, A. Botibol, Terry G. Treasnrer, Samuel Brooks P.M. 1608, Thos. Neal 1348, G. H. Cohen, H. Waud, I. Botibol, A. Cohen, Jenkins, J. Danoyger, J. Brown P.M. 169, A. E. Adams 1767, J. E. Shand P.M., A. Qaadratstein, J. Davis sen., Pege, White, Marks, &o. The business J. T. Briggs P.P.G. Senior Daacon Middlesex, James H. Jftrvis comprised the rehearsal of the ceremony of initiation, Bro. Qaad- P.P.G. Steward Surrey, Douglas Young Senior Deacon 187 2, F. Hunt ratstein candidate. The election of Officers for ensuing year resulted 1196 , J. W. Rogerson 1196, R. R. Collick P. M. 1585, R. W. Forge as follows :—Bros. Danoyger Preceptor, Goodinge Treasurer, Saqui P.P.G.D.C. Middlesex, F. 0. Austin I.P.M. 1733, W. Goldstein 1563, Secretary. A. Loft P.M. 946, A. Tucker P.M. 1733, A. Collins P.M. 1733, VV. J. Stratton 186, H. C. Lansdown J.D. 1542, W. J. Long 209, W. W. Lee 1897. Lodge Was opened and the miuutes confirmed , after whioh Bro. Young was passed to tbe second degree. The installation ceremony was next proo eded with, and Bro. tl. Sapsworth duly in- THE GOULD TESTIMONIAL FUND. stalled as W.M. by Bro. E. Dare I.P.M . Officers lor the year were appointed and invested , as follows :—Bros. E. Dare I.P.M., J. M. CONTRIBUTIONS have recently beeu received from Marjason S.W., F. A. Crew J.W., VV. F. Reynolds Treasurer, G. C. the following :—The Grand Chapter Club, the Drury Rowland Secretary, A. Aldin S.D., T. Covell J.D., J. Aldridge I.G., Lane, York, and Graysfcon Lodges ; Bros, the Maharaja of R. Mesaum Dir. of Cers., S. Abell Steward, H. F. Nash Assistant Steward, F. G. Mitchell Ty ler. The addresses having been de- Kuch-Behar, G.C.I.E., J. C. Smith Grand Master Illinois ; livered by the I.P.M., be was presented with a handsome P.M.'s jewel General Charles Roome Pasfc Grand Master New York : by the Worshipful Master, on behalf of the brethren , in recognition H. J. P. Dumas P. G.D., Colonel Peters P.G.S.B., H. W. of his admirable work dnring tbe past year. Bro. Edmund Dare Partridge P.M. 79, 11. F. Auldjo P.M. 92, G. Greiner acknowled ged the gift, assuring the brethren that he had performed J.W. 92, dney Shorter P.M. 92, A. J. P. Wise 92 his duties to the best of his ability, aud expressed his gratification Sy , John that his efforts bad given satisfaction. Lodge was closed , and tbe Tay lor J.D. 328, E. W. 0. Wilson 331, J. Coleman bietbren adjourned to an excellent banquet provided by the host , Hughes Pnsfc District; Grand Registrar South China ; and Bro. Mouflet. The usual tonsts were afterward s giv- u, Bro. Cox Martin Collins Grand Chamberlain Supreme Council 33*-* returning thanks for the Grand Officers. Bro. Dare, in proposing the Southern Jurisdiction U.S.A. health of the W.M., said Bro. Sapawoith had shown his good qualities in every office he had occupied , and there was no one more deserving of the highest honour they could confer than the brother who had unanimously received it. The W.M. and be joined Masonry at the same time, and were workers together in their mother Lodge, An invitation smoking concert, given by the Worshipful in which he hoped to instal Bro. Sapsworth a year hence. Bro. Saps- Master and Officers of the Harmony Lodge, No. 272, took worth said he regarded it as an honour and pride to be unanimously place in the Assembly Rooms, Boston , on Monday evening, elected the Worshipful Master, and during his year it would be his the 29fch ult., and was attended by upwards of seventy endeavour to make tue members as happy and com fortable as pos- brethren and friends. Bro. 0. Lucas W.M. presided Bible. The I.P.M. having been given and replied to, Bros. Blasby , and responded for the P.M.'s, and Bros. Briggs, Forge and others on behalf Bro. J. H. Padley acted as Director of the Ceremonies. of the Visitors. The Treasurer and Secretary, the Offi 'erp, and the A capital programme, consisting of vocal and instrumental Ty ler's least closed the proceedings. music and recitations, had been arranged by Bro. G. H, QUATUOR CORONATI LODGE, No. 207H. Gregory P.G. Organist. rpHE Lodge met at Freemasono' Hall, on the 3rd inst., at 5 p.m. J- Present :—Bros. W. Simpson (R.I., M.R.A.S.) W.M. in the Captain H. Murrell, of the steamer Missouri, who chair, R. F. Gonld P.G.D., Col. S. 0. Pratt R.A., VV. M. Bywater Danmark P.G.S.B., G. VV. Speili, Ruv. C. J. Ball, E. Macbea n, W. H. Rylands rescued the passengers and crew of the , is a Past Grand Steward , Professor W. Mattieu VYiilh-.ms and C. member of the Fidelity Lodge, No. 289, Carlton Hill, Kupfeifcchinidt. .Also the fallowing members of the Corivsponc'euce Leeds. He is only twenty-seven, and passed the Board of Circle :—Bros. Col. J. Mead , W.M. Gmhnm , Rf.-v. O C. Ccckrem , Trade and obtained his master's certificate nearly six years Professor F. W. Driver, James Stevens, G. J. Dnnckley, VV. Lake, ago, and soon afterwards had command of the steamer Rubfc. A. Gowan, J. B. Mackey, Max Mendelssohn , F. A. Powel' G. A. Nock, C. F. Hogard P.G. St. B., and G. Greiuer. Also the Surrey, about 4,000 tons register, built by Messrs. Gray following visitors :—Bros. Rev. S. T. U. Saunders, S. Scott Young, and Sons, Hartlepool, for Messrs. Hooper, Murrell, and G. K. Langley, and Francis Pegler. The miuutes having been con- Williams, of London. firmed , the S cretary called attention to the gift by Bro. W. M. Graham of feveral pbi t >grapns of a Lodge jewel, belonging at one —Nicholson' time to Bro. Robert Burns, exhibited at the former meeting, which NO MORE DEAF. s Patented Artificial Ear Drams he had made and brought with him for the acceptance of the cure Deafness aud Noises in the Head in all stages. 132 pasre illus- trated Book, with full description free. Address ,T. H, NicKOisoJf , 21 Bedford* brethren. The following 11 Lodges and 31 brethren were adm fcfced square, London, W.C. the hope that you may be able to send a contribution to the Metham CORR ESPONDENCE. Portrait Fund , which I and others are endeavouring to make a We do not hold ourselves responsible for the opinions of our success. Correspondents. -.«, .,. ,. I am, Worshipful Sir and Brother, All Letters must bear the name and address of the Writer , not necessarily for publication, but as a guarantee of good Yours fraternally, faith. ISAAC LATIMER , J.P. return rejected communications. We cannot undertake to For many years member of Lodge Fortitude, 104, and P.M. of Lodge Sincerity, 189, and P.P. Graud Sec, and P.P.J.G.W. of Devon. ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR BOYS. Glen View, Mannamead , Plymouth , April 1889. To the Editor of the FREEMASON' S CHRONICLE. The following is a copy of the circular referred to :— DEAR SIR AND BROTHER ,—We shall be obliged by the insertion of the enclosed copy of letter, as delivered this day, to the Chairman of SIR ,—On tbe 24th of May next it is proposed to commemorate tbe the Committee of Inquiry. Jubilee of the Royal British Female Orphan Asylum. Yours fraternally, From its foundation Mr. Metham has been its Honorary Secretary, F. W. R AMSAY , M.D. and it has been suggested that some acknowledgment of his zeal and CHAS. FREDK . H OGARD devotion to its interests for the last 50 years should be permanently placed ou record, aud to bim whose deep sympathy with and active benevolence on behalf of the Female Orphans of our Sailors and Grand Registrar Chairman Com- V.W. Bro. F. A. Philbriek, Q.C, , Soldiers is known and felt throughout the United Kingdom. mittee of Inquiry. It is thought that a portrait of himself, to be placed in tbe Asylum, V.W. SIR AND BROTHER ,—The members of the House, and would be the most acceptable gift tbat could be presented to him on Finance and Audit Committees have bad under consideration the his and the Asylum's year of Jubilee, and as such, this proposal is Report of the Committee, presented by you as Chairman to the commended to your most favourable consideration. Quarterly General Court of this Institution on Friday, 26th ult. I have consented to be the Treasnrer of the Fund, and snbscrip- They desire to avoid any want of courtesy to yourself, or any tions, which are earnestly solicited , may be sent to me. member of tbat Committee, yet they canuot—in justice to themselves Those who have been already consulted in this matter are —refrain from an expression of astonishment at the conclusions as unanimous in this desire to perpetuate the name of one who has so set forth in tbe Report. With the knowledge previously possessed successfully laboured for this Institution for half a century. y other, members of the two Com- by some, and now acquired b Yours faithfully, mittees of the shorthand writer's notes of the evidence, this feeling is greatly intensified. They challenge the publication of those notes, ADOLPHUS E DYE, Captain R.N. as to them they would fearlessly appeal. Without unrestricted 8 Penlee Villas, Stoke, Devonport, 26th April 1889. access to those notes it is manifestly impossible to draw np an exhaustive reply to your Report, but the members of both adminis- trative Committees unanimously concur in entering a protest against decisions which were arrived at, in their opinion, contrary to the 0&ftuars< weight of evidence. They indignantly repudiate the suggestion —:o:— that they haye on any important point subordinated their views to any official influence whatever, and that they have failed to maintain BRO. JOHN COX. fche most steady allegiance to the importan t interests entrusted to THIS well known brother, many years host of fche '* that pervades the Ship " their care. They deeply regret to mark the tone Tavern , Gate-street Lincolns' Inn-Fields whole Report, which is best exemplified by paragraph 1, p 29. In , , died ou Monday answer to that they can only say that they are all equally bound by last, after an-illness of several weeks' duration. Onr late the acts of tbe Committee, and every individual member rejects for brother was a member of the Bedford Lodge, No. 157, and himself the invidious distinction sought to be drawn by this un- had served fche office of Worshi pful Master therein. The masonic paragraph. " Ship," while under Bro. Cox's management, was a We are obliged to send a copy of this letter to the Masonio press, as it is the only ready means available for an appeal to the large recognised Masonic resort. Ifc was here, over a hundred constituency affected by the issue of the Report. years ago, the Domatic Lodge, No. 177, was • consecrated. Faithfully yours, Bro. Cox had a troop of friends, who will a'l hear wifch regret of the fatal termination of his illness. F. W. R AMSAY , M.D., Rota Chairman, On behalf of the House Committee. BRO . J. D. M'MILLAN. CHAS. FREDK . HOGARD, Rota Chairman, On behalf of the Finance and Audit Committee. THE funeral of Bro. J. D. M'AJillan took place on the 4th inst., afc Cardiff. The deceased was a member of the 1889. 9th May Bute Lodge, No. 960, and the following membara of that Lodge took part m the funeral :—Bros. J. Muudny P.M., COMPLIMENTS—WHAT ARE THEY WORTH ? J. Ingrain P.M., W. C. Peace P.M., Varzp iHo . S. W ., To the Editor of the FREEMASON s CHRONICLE . Philip L. Thomas, EastH brook, R. E. Jonew, and W. B. D EAR S IR AND BROTHER ,—On the 26th ultimo, at tbe Quarterly Ferriev. The funeral cortege started from the residence General Court of fcfce Royal Masonic Institution for Boys, a vote ot of the deceased. The coffin was covered with a number thanks was proposed , seconded , and passed to the Committee ap- of beautiful wreaths and crosses sent b pointed to inquire into the condition and management of the Institu- , y the friends aud relatives of Bro. M'Millan. tion , for their Report. This was not read at the meeting, and np to date of thia communication is not in the hands of those entitled to receive a copy of the same. I wonld ask whether " business men " would proceed in tuch a manner ? Surely before the brethren began The Committee of Management of the Royal Masonic to " compliment'Jjthpy ought to have known what the work done Bonevolenb Institution held its regular meeting at Free- expressed their eulogy on amounted to. Later on they could have masons' Hall, on Wednesday. Bro. Jabez Hogg presided, its merits, or otherwise. and there were present -.—Bros. Cottebrune, By water, Yours faithfull y, Blasby, Lacey, West, Berry, Cox, Money, Daniel, Bolton, ONE WAITING WITH ANXIETY . Kempton , Brett, Tattershall, Newton, Forsyth, Cubitfc, 1889. Sth May Farnfield, Belchamber, Hill, Masters, Cotter, Durrant, Bulmer, Stean, Ferryman, Freeman, Pierpoint, Hogard, BRO. L. P. METHAM , P.G.D. ENGLAND. Hobbs, Larkm, Mickley, and James Terry (Secretary). To the Editor of the FKEEMASON 'S CHRONICLE . The minutes ol the previous meeting having been read for verification, fche Secretary reported the deat WORSHIPFUL SIR AND B ROTHER ,—I am degirons of saying a few h of one words iu furtherance of the object which Captain Edye in his circular widow annuitant and one widow candidate. The Warden's commends to the atWition of tbe Cmft, having known Bro. Metham report for fche pasfc month was read , and also thafc of nearly all the half-century over which his valuable services extend. Mr. Griggs on the purchase of land at Croydon. The Our distinguished brother has rendered valuable aid to the Masonio draft report of the Sub-Coinmittee appointed to draw bnd by tho mnnner in which he ene^avoured in all times of emergency up y the to assist the Orphans of Soldiers, Sailors, and Royal Marines con- report of the proceedings daring fche pasfc year waa nected with the Cra ft who may have fallen in the wars. Hence be h»o read and approved. The usual vote of thanks to the b' en nb!e to put So' Orp hans of deceased D reemasons upou the li?ts, Chairman terminated the proceedings. ¦md to get them elected , educated , clothed and trained in the Orphan A*y lnm. - The English Horse Show Society's London Horse Show opens next B> other Mc-tnam always took a great interest iu Masonry, even Wednesday, the loth iuot., at Olympia, Kensington, The entries are before he beiame Deputy Prov. Grand Mantsr of Devon. He was fur in excess of the moist sanguine expectations of the executive. Steward fur all tbe great Clarities, and on three occasions he toi-k np Judging will commence with the Hunters at 11 o'clock on Wednesday, t-e hi ghest pum recorded. He worked hard to establish the Devon aud the strong classes will then be brought into the ring to face the E'liic-itional Fund , and hy his admirable addresses from time to timo Jud ges, followed by the Hack and Harness Horses. Each night did much to make the benign princi ples c f Freeinoson *y thoroughly there will be Jumping, by electric light, and on Wednesday evening appreciated. the Committee will give three prizes, £5, £2, and £l, for the best These fact.-*, I hop?, justify we in asking yon, Wor-ihip'ul Sir, to turned out Hansom Cabs. This should prove an interesting and bring this subject before the Craft at tbe earliest opportunity, with papular class—there being no entry fee. $jopl Pyemic | itstituti0it far (girls, 3J0JTHI lltemtit fnstitutiair fcrr (girls, ST. JOHN'S HILL, BATTERSEA RISE, S.W. ST JOHN'S HILL , BATTERSEA RISE , S.W. INSTITUTED 178S. Chief Patroness : HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN. Chief Patroness : HER MAJESTY Grand Patron and President : THE QUEEN. Grand Patron and President : His ROYAL HIGHNBSS THE PKINCE OF WALES, K.G., M.W.G.M. H.R. H IGHNESS THE PRINCE OF WALES, K.G., &C, M.W.G.M. Grand Patroness : Grand Patroness : HEB ROTAL HIGHNESS THE PRINCESS O>* WALES. HER ROVAL HIGHNESS THE PRINCESS OF WALES. Bankers : General having passed a resol ution as follows :— ONDON AND ESTMINSTER ANK 214 Hi h THE Committee L W B (Bloomsbury Branch), g " That a Special Court be called for Thursday, tbe 16th May 1889, at Holborn , London, W.C. 3 o'clock p.m., to empower the Centenary Committee to accept a tender for the New Buildings in a sum not exceeding £31,000. ENTIBELT SUPPORTED BY VOIiUNTAKY CONTRIBUTIONS. In accordance with such resolution of the General Committee, a SPECIAL GENERAL COURT of the Governors and Subscribers of this Institution will be held at Freemasons' Hall, Great Queen Street, Lincoln's Inn Fields, The 101st ANNIVER SARY FESTIVAL , London, on Thursday, 16th May 1889, at 3 o'clock precisely, to consider the business referred to in such resolution and, if approved , ' •¦ adopt the following Will be held on WEDNESDAY, the 22nd MAT, Resolution , to be moved by Bro. CHARLES HAMMERTOIT , upon recommendation UNDBB TUB BISTIN QUISUKD FBBSIDEKC? 01* of the Centenary Committee, viz. :— " That the sum authorized to be expended under tho resolution passed at The Right Hon. the LORD HENNIKER , the General Court held on the 1-lth day of April 1888, be extended to an Prov. G.M. Suffolk. amount not exceeding £31,000." F. R. W. HEDGES, Secretary. OFFICE—5 Freemasons' Hall, Presiden t of the Board of Stewards : Great Queen Street, W.C. W. Bro. PETER DE LANDE LONG P.G.D., Vice-Pres. 9th May 1889. Treasnrer : W. Bro. T. HASTINGS MILLER P. Prov. G.O. Middx., Vioe-Pres. INSTALLATION Chairman of the Ladies' Stewards : W. Bro. E. ST. CLAIR, Vice-Pat., W.M. Lodge La France, No. 2060. OF H. R. H. THE PRINCE OF WAL ES As the M.W.G.M. of England , Brethren -willing to act as Stewards on the above important occasion will greatly oblige by sending AT THE ROYA L ALBERT HALL, in their names as early as convenient. 28th APRIL 1875. F. R. W. HEDGES, Secretary. 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(JPlfc s, PHOTOGEAPHIC .J MJL- P;jgJ& APPARATUS. HRC |!M . ,. X ufffi fgira* CAMERAS , LENSES, ENLARGING LANTERNS AND j|ff l§t j |j |^J^-^feejJ**g MM B\ Central London Agency for Lancaster's and other Goods. ^Jf lrP^ LANTERNS, S LIDES, & APPARATUS OF EVERY DESCRIPTION, fj^^ Chea pest House for SECOND-HAND and New Apparatus. ffl 40,000 SLIDES IN STOCK, AND LABGE COLLECTION OF INSTBUMENT S. "" l[ wiW^^^^^^ ^ SINGLT* LANTERNS , *with 3-wick Lamp-*, frrm 30; complete. BI-TJNIAL LANTERNS from 5 Guineas. TRIPLE LANTERN S from 8 Guineas. Wholesale, Betall, and for Exportation. XiAN TE B~aTS AND SLIDES OS HIRE. Usts Free. Established 20 Year?. ~ ~~~~~~ ( M«"ber of t \ DISSOLVING VIEW ARTIST PUATUAM DETYTAII Lecturers' Association^ ) UnA l nAifl ftAll! El V AND MANUFACTURER, 2nd FLOOR , 22 GRAY 5S INN ROAD, HOLBORN, LONDON , W.C. Comp. S. Cooper ...... H. Rev. Canon Walters ...... J. ["WWr/AViWW gj v^wwwu ^ G. Jones ... S.E. T. Mathews... S.N. J. Hurniau ...... Treasurer H. Simons ...... llecristrar ^ ^ ^ 7 ^ ^ ^ ^^ffi ^ ^^^^^^^^ ^ ^ j fl-Si^^flBEv ^~iml^r *"**^r ^. ^*' ^*^^r^K&^* B. Roberts ...... P. Sojourner trVW-WW-A-V*- F. P. Adey ...... 1st Assistant Soj. a^^^^l- -^ l& W. D. John...... 2nd Assistant Soi. - W. J. Lloyd ...... Sword Bearer Thomas Phillips ...... Standard Bearer SATURDAY, 11 TH MAY 1889. H. N. Davies ...... Director of Ceremonies H. White ...... Assistant Dir. of Cers. J. Munday ...... Organist George Bullerwell ...... Janitor PROVINCIAL GRAND CHAPTER OF The business of the Provincial Grand Chapter having WEST YORKSHIRE. been concluded, tho annual festival of the St. John's Chapter, No. 36, was held. THE annual Convocation of the Provincial Grand Chapter of West Yorkshire was held at the Queen Hotel, Harrogate, on Wednesday, the 1st inst. The grand ST. JOHN'S CHAPTER, No. 36. saloon and superb decorations so kindly placed at the 'PHIS Chapter met on the 2nd inst., at Cardiff, when the following services of the Local Committee by Mr. and Mrs. Hey den -L were elected Officers for the ensuing year :—Comps. J. Munday was specially furnished as a grand Sanhedrin to the unique M.E.Z., S. Coleman H., D. S. Varsapollo J., S. Cooper S.E., A. H. and complete paraphernalia belonging to the 1001 Lodge Eoberts S.N., E. Dawson P.S., G. Clarry lsfc A.S., C. H. Riches and Chapter. At 2'30 p.m., and prior to the meeting, the 2nd A.S., R. S. Fisher Organist, J. R. Wood Steward, and A. Jenkins Janitor. At the close of the Chapter the Companions adjourned to Provincial Grand Superintendent, the Deputy, the the Park Hotel, where a banquet was served by Bro. Hunt, and a Chairman and Vice-Chairman of West Yorkshire Charity comprehensive toast list was afterwards gone through. Committee held a special meeting, to receive from the special Committee appointed to investigate the same, their report of the Boys School management ; this will be Star Chapter of Instruction, No. 1275.—On Friday, printed and forwarded to the Life Governors and sub- 3rd instant, at Camberwell. Companions Grummant P.Z. M.E.Z., scribers, and Lodges throughout the world. A Chapter F. Hilton P.Z. H. and Preceptor, J. G. Neeld P.Z. J., C. H. Stone of Emergency was summoned, and opened at 2 p.m. by S.E., C. Woods S.N., Stone P.S., and Addington M.E.Z. 1275. - The ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed, C6mp. Addington candidate. Companions Thomas Riley 1001, John Richardson H., and Comp. F. Hilton was elected M.E.Z. for the nexfc meeting. John Ramsdeu Riley acting J., in the presence of the Acting and Past Principals attending ; the Officers of the Local Chapter and Visiting Companions next were admitted . At three o'clock the M .E. Grand Superintendent Thomas SCOTLAND. William Tew and the Officers of the Provincial Grand Chapter entered. An address of welcome was delivered —:n:— by E. Companion Richard Carter P.Z. 1001, and suitably GRAND LODGE OP SCOTLAND. acknowledged by the Grand Superintendent , who opened QTTABTEBLY Communication of the Grand Lodge of Scotland the Provincial Grand Chapter in due form and was then A was held in the Freemasons' Hall, George Street, Edinburgh, saluted. E. Companion Tew then delivered his charge on tbe 2nd insfc., tbe Master Mason of Scotland Sir Archibald and also a very interesting discourse Campbell of Blythswood, M.P., in tbe chair. There waa a large upon the symbolism gathering of members of the Order from Edinburgh, Glasgow, and of this supreme degree, which was listened to throughout other parts. Amongst those present were Bros. F. E. Villiers with deep interest. The Grand Superintendent then pro- Provincial Grand Maater of Dumfriesshire Acting Grand Master ceeded to nominate and invest the Provincial Grand Depute, James T. S. Elliot Senior Grand Warden, James Dalrymple Officers for the ensuing year, viz. :— Duncan Senior Grand Deacon Acting Junior Grand Warden ; D. Murray Lyon Grand Secretary ; Lieutenant-Colonel Joh n Camp- Comp. Richard Carter, J.P. ... H. bell Junior Grand Deacon ; Rev. Robert Henderson Grand Chaplain ; George Brooke ...... J. James M'Intyre Henry Grand Architect, James Crichton Grand Henry Smitb ...... S.E. Jeweller, David Reid Grand Bible Bearer, John Wilson Grand Bard, William C. Lupton...... S.N. James Carrniohael, M.D., Grand Sword Bearer, Emile Berger Grand Henry Oxley ,.. ... Treasure! Director of Music, B. Davidson Grand Organist, Colin Golletly Grand Frederick Cleeves ...... Eegistrar Inner Guard, Andrew Landells Graud Tyler. It was reported that Joseph Dobson ...... P.S. the income for the first five months of the year amounted to £2343, Joh n Wm. Bailey ...... lsfc Assist. Soj and for the same period last year to 2294, showing an excess of Thomas Biley ...... 2nd Assist. Soj. income this year of £49. During the pasfc three months the J. E. D. Darling ...... Sword Bearer Committee of the fund of Scottish Benevolence had voted £134 to Joseph Hartley ...... S tandard Bearer distressed Masons or the widows of Masons. A fitting reference was Tudor G. Trevor ...... D.C. made by the Grand Master to the death of Bro. Kinnear Grand William Greaves ...... Assist. D.C Cashier, and it was resolved that a vote of condolence be sent to his Geo. Fredk. Carr ...... Organist relations. Grand Lodge then proceeded to the consideration of a Herbert G. E. Green ... Assist. S.E report by a special committee of Grand Committee to the effect thafc Samuel Barrand ...... Janitor the office of Grand Cashier be discontinued, and tbat the duties of * 3. B. Welsman ... ,.. *» the office should devolve upon and be undertaken by the Graud John Gerrard ... .., / „. , - Stewards Secretary, with the assistance of a chief clerk and cadhier, to be H. C. Pickersgill ... ( ge afc a salary of £150 ; and that fche Grand ) appointed by Grand Lod , Thomas Bichards ...... Lodge should appoint an honorary Grand Treasurer, who should be The Provincial Grand Treasurer presented his very favour, ex oflicio chairman of the finance committee. Bro. James Caldwell able balance-sheet, which was unanimousl moved " Thafc the report be nofc approved of , aud that Grand Lodge y adopted. A resolve to fill up the office of Grand Treasurer with a salary of £150 hearty vote of thanks was proposed to the Principals and per annum, and on condition thafc when his services are not required Companions of the Harrogate and Claro Chapter, No. 1C01 , on his special duties*, he shall give assistance to the Grand Seoretary for their exceptional arrangements for entertaining the when asked by him." He explained that he did nofc look on this as Provincial Grand Chapter, which was carried by acclama- at all a personal matter, and did not ask Grand Lodge to legislate tion. Upwards of ei hty Companions with a view to tlie present Office-bearers , but tbat he asked them to g remained for the legislate with a view to Office-bearers being appointed that at present grand banquet. they did not know anything at all about. He was exceedingly sorry indeed to have to refer to tbe black time of Grand Lodge affairs, but his reason for opposing tbe report had reference to the unfor- tunate position in which Grand Lodge was placed some dozen of PROV. GRAND CHAPTER OP years ago. At that time Grand Lodge wa<* broug ht into a state SOUTH almost of bankruptcy, so tbat it behoved the Graud Lodge to take WALES (BAST DIVISION) . immediately at that time the moat energetic steps to pufc an end to the possibility of that course being continued or ever occurring THE annual meeting for the Eastern Division of South again. The checks which were introduced at that time had worked Wales was held at the Masonic HaU, Cardiff , on most successfully, and the finances were now in a very different state Thursday afternoon , the 2nd in-Uf-nt. There was a good from what they were th»*n ; and it seemed to him the more extra- attendance. Bro. M. Tmnant G rand Superintendent ordinary thing that, on tie first opportunity, on the death of the pre- Grand Cashier, auy one should propose to set the office aside. The sided. The following were appointed Officers for the saving would be comparatively small, for although the Grand ensning year :— Cashier's salary was latterly £250, it was at first £200, and it was proposed to pay a chief clerk £150, and the Grand Secretary conld arranged and carried out the impressive ceremonial of the day. not be expected to undertake new duties and new respon sibilities Bro. Dr. Ternan responded. Bro. Macartney said he waa proud to be without an increase of remuneration . Bro. Apthorpe seconded this Masonically identified with the district in which he had grown np, motion. Bro. Col. Stirling moved tbe adoption of the Committee's and he was glad to see present so many he had known for years. report, and in doing so maintained that ifc was not proposed to go Several other toasts then followed. The Provincial Grand Lodge of back to the former position of affairs. Tbey had now got out of the Tyrone and Fermanagh subsequently met at Dungannon, when the serious mistakes of past years, and hnd the confidence of the brethren , Provincial Grand Secretary, Bro. Dr. Ternan, brought up a report or else the new scheme of benevolence would not have been sub- inter alia , to the effect that Lodge 482, of Fivemiletown, had been scribed to, for brethren would not have put their head into the noose admitted into the Masonio rcmily. The usual congratulatory words of it was formerly in. They had now a complete system of checks, welcome were spoken in reference to the Lodge, and wishing it and tbe chief part of that was the finance committee, of which prosperity. Bro. Reid , Dr. Montray Senior Grand Chaplain of the Bro. Caldwell was coavenrr. There was to be a reduction of income Province, in the absence of Sir John M. Stewart P.G.M. and Colonel from New South Wales, and therefore the Committee desired to Irvine P.D.G.M., occupied the chairs. take advantage of this opportunity for rednoing the expenditure. Bro. J. Dalrymple Duncan seconded , and pointed to the checks now in force, nnd said that Bro. Graham, Provincial Grand Master of Glasgow, one of the chief accountants in Scotland , had told him he had looked into the matter, and was satisfied there was not an hour's THE THEATRE S, &c work a day for fche cashier. Bro. Fisher, Paisley, referred to the —:o:— proceedings in Committee and supported Bro. Caldwell's motion, on , surprising how two bnsiness men—as we the gronnd that after the swindling and robbery twelve years ago, Royalty. —It is really Messrs. Robertson and Parker to be— could be fonnd to pro- by which the Grand Lodge lost £40,000 or £70,000/the new system presume hnd established confidence throughout the Craft. Bros. Elliot and duce so weak a piece as the so-called romantic comic opera, " proved with any idea of its being a profitable Crichton supported Bro. Stirling's amendment, and Bros. Baird "Mignonette, ! , and Hume the motion. The Grand Master stated that he had given transaction. The libretto is written by Mr. Oswald Brand and the Parker thoug the matter careful consideration , and bad come to the conclusion mnsio is the composition of Mr. Henry , h it would written for the music not the muaio for tbnt, witb the checks that were imposed by the Grand Committee, appear that the words were , and by the arrangements which Grand Lodge had made in its the words. An old legend of Bavaria is taken as the foundation of wisdom, he did not think the position of Grand Cashier was neces- the story, which, however, ia beneath criticism. The managers have sary now, whatever it might have been in times past. His reason certainly done all in their power to deserve success in the way of for making the change was that with the extended benevolent fund , stage arrangements, the costumes are bright and pretty, and the and their growing business, and the greater interest taken in it by scenery admirably represents fche Tyrolean forests, while an excellent tbe daughter Lodges, the Grand Secretary was having more work orchestra did their utmost with the music. The piece contains which may possibly be heard again put upon him, and by giving him a thoroughly efficient , well-paid several ballads, , disconnected bead clerk he would do that work better. Ultimately Bro. Caldwell from this opera, and were charmingly rendered by Mr. J. G. Robert- Lincoln and Mr. Henry Pope. Mr. Lionel Enoug deleted fche latter portion of his motion, so that it read simply that son, Miss Ada , h tbe report be not approved , and that Grand Lodge resolve to till up made the most of an impossible character, and Miss Agnes Oliver the office of Grand Cashier. In this form it was carried by 133 was a bewitching little lady s maid, but we are afraid thafc no amount against 75. Grand Lodge then remitted to the Grand Committee to of individual merit can cause " Mignonette " to have a long life. report on the salary and duties at the August Communication, and to We wish it were otherwise, for there is plenty of room for native submit a short list of candidates, from whom Grand Lodge will talant to be revealed in this direction. elect in November. Bro. Elliot reported the special committee from , St. George's Hall .—A new original comedy drama, entitled recommending that there should be one bazaar only in behalf of the " Whips of Steel ," by Joseph J. Dilley and Mary C. Rowsell was fund of Masonic benevolence, and that it be held in Edinburgh in , produced here on Tuesday evening, and was received wifch fche utmost 1891, that all thr- Lodges be asked to contribute, and that all Prov. enthusiasm by a crowded and critical andience. Some compression Grand Lod ges be asked to undertake tbe management of stalls, will doubtless occur before it is finally submitted for public approval either individually or in groups ; tbat all Scottish Masonio bodies be (the performance on Tuesday being merely a rehearsal to asked to contribute secure , that a paid Secretary be employed, and tbat a copyright) and the play be reduced to three acts. The story deals special committee be appointed with full powers. The Grand Master , with the loves of Paul Darroch and Beatrice Shardeloe, which is inter- the Grand Secretary , the Depute and Substitute Grand Masters the , rupted by tbe discovery that Paul's father was the cause of Grand Warden;*, nnd Bros. Crickton Graham, Middleton Stirling, , , Mr. Shardeloe losing n large sum of money. The thief was really and Villiers were appointed the committee accordingly to proceed Ambrose Pollard, who nmv s.-eks to marry Beatrice. with the Arrangements as proposed. Unfortunately Bro. Thompson Past Master of for his scheme, he has a wife already, in the person of Victorine the Lor gH B tie, Edinburgh (No. 405), handed to the Grand Master a , though the marriage having been performed on board ship, Pollard regards cheque fur 50 • •uint as, subscribed by the members of that Lodge, in In the ordinary course of behalf of tbe extended it as illegal. events this would be so, bufc scheme of Masonic benevolence, and the Grand the Captain who performed the ceremony was formerl Master thanked y a clerk in them in name of Grand Lodge, which was shortly orders. Pollard does marry Beatrice afterwards closed. holy , but on fche wedding day he is denounced by Paul as the thief and the attempted murderer of Victorine. For the latter offence he is arrested and apparently sen- PROVINCIA L tenced to two years' hard labonr. Finally Victorine's marriage is GRAND LODGE OP FORFARSHIRE. proved legal, and while quarrelling with Paul Pollard is struck down r PHE quarterly meeting of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Forfar- by a paralytic fit , leaving the lovers to pair off , and Victorine free to * shire was held iu Dundee on 30th ult. The Provincial Grand wed Josiah Budge, who had saved her life. Mr. Edwin Gilbert as Master (Bro. James B-*rry, Dundee), who presided , was supported by Pollard was admirable; Mr. E. Lawford as Paul secured a hearty Brts. A. D. Lowson, Provost Anderson Provincial Secretary, tbe Very reception , and Mr. R. C. Aspinall was satisfactory as James Shardeloe. Bev. Dean Ciabb and the Bev. P. Stevenson Grand Chaplains. The Miss Edith Jordan was easy and natural as Beatrice, and the part of Wardens' chairs were occupied by Bros. Bailie Murison and J. H. the unfortunate Victorine was pathetically played by Miss Ellen Maekay. Tbere was a very large attendance of tbe other office- Rutland. Messrs. E. Hodges, J. B. Haswell, and C. Lamboarne, bearers and members of the Provincial Grand Lodge, 20 out of the together with Mrs. C. d'Arcy, sustained the remaining characters, wifch 25 Lodges in the Province being represented. Tbe meeting, which credit and ability. lasted fully two hours, took up and finished a large amount of business. We understand thafc ifc is the intention of Miss Grace Hawthorne to produce afc a matinee at the Princess's, early next mouth, a new play now being written for her by Mr. W. G. Wills, and at another matinee Miss Hawthorne will revive Mr. Richard Davey's play " Paul and Virginia," in whioh she originally scored so great a success. IRELAND. Mr. J. W. Pigott, author of " The Bookmaker," has arranged to — tw,— give a trial matinee, at Terry's, on tbe 12th June, of a new and original four act drama, entitled " Which Wins ?" DEDICATION OF A LODGE AT FIVEMILETOWN. Dnring Mr. Edward Terry's recent indisposition his part of Dick THE interesting ceremony of dedicating a Masonio Lodge has just Pheny l in " Sweet Lavender " was so well played by Mr. Prince been perfor med with tbe nsual rites and observances at Five- Miller that, in commemoration of same, Mr. Terry has presented tbe miletown. Tbe want of a local Lodge was long felt by the resident latter gentleman wifch a gold pencil case with suitable inscription, brethren , nnd a few of them, animated by true Masonic zeal, deter- accompanied by a letter of thanks. possible to have a warrant issued and a Lod mined if ge opened at Bro. Dr. J. F. Haskins will ive a Grand pecial thanks are due to the exertions and energy g Evening Concert on home. S displayed Thnrsday, 16th instant at the Town Hall . Bros, lor h Bracken and James Hall , , Shoreditoh . Th* following- by the Rov. E. Prank Nay , Hug , artistes will assist :—Madame Liebhart Ellison Macartney, , Miss Ethel Winn , Miss with the cordial co-operation of Bro. William D.L., Lavinia Walker Miss Ech>-1 Buckley, Madame Imea and Bro. J. Ellison Macartney, and the assistance of , , Miss Van der M.P., Menlin Madame Florence Winn ; Messrs. Iver McKay, John Bro. Dr. Ternan Provincial Grand Secretary. Their efforts were , B -rfcletfc , Alfred Alderton , Franklin Clive Albert E. Wilson and G and the Lodge has now been duly opened, , , . Pritchard. successful, and Officers In tbe course of the evening Miss Olive Stettith installed. Bros. Dr. Ternan William Ellison Macartney, will give a , D.L., dramatic recitation. Solo Violinist : Miss Kate Chaplin William Gait William Pusden William Eitchie , accompanied , , C.E., , and W. H. by her sister Miss Chaplin. Pianistes : tbe Misses Van Morrison attended from tbo I'rovincial Grand Lodge, and , der Menlin discharged Kenned Bessie Forss Millie Russell, Hetty tbe functions necessary on tbe occasion. Subsequentl y the members Hetty y, , Napper and Annie Axtens. The Concert will commence at eight o' entertained tbe Grand Lodge deputatiou and a number of visiting clock. brethren to a very excellent dinner in Young's Hotel. Bro. J. Eilisou The Grosvenor Gallery.—This year's exhibition is somewhat Macartney, M.P., the popular W.M. presided. The usual Loyal and different in character from that nsually looked for by the visitor to Masouic toasts having been honoured , the Chairman proposed the " Grosvenor, " inasmuch as snbject pictures are trangely lacking. the health of the deputation aud referred ' , in very complimentary The strong points of this exhibition are, undoubtedly, found in tha terms to the manner in which Brother Doctor Ternan bad portraits. Mr. Johu Fettle, R.A., ia very mwh,to the for,§ ja bis •* Study of a Head " (23), a work with the air of Vandyke, yet remind- DIARY FOR THB WEEK. ing us of Reuben*, altogether lovely; and Mrs. Coatts (75) is a grand picture in thia artist's moat complete style. Mr. J. J. Shannon (81) We shall be obliged if the Secretaries of the various Lodges is really at his best in tbe execut ion of a portrait of " Mrs. Tower," throughout the Kingdom will favour us with a list of their excellent in drawing and arrangement. Sir J. E. Millais' " Shelling Days of Meetings, &c, as we have decided to insert only those Peas," (58) , a portrait we presume, is not at all worthy of so great that are verified by the Officers of the several Lodges. a Master ; it is feeble and chalky, more like pastel than painting; and in No. 215, " Mr. Wortheimer ," however good the likeness may be, there is nothing to charm tbe spectator as to quality. Where we SATURDAY. 11th MAY. hare a right fco expect so much from the brush of so great a man, the 173—Phcenix, Freemasons' Hall, W.C. shortcomings are very disappointing. Mr. William Logsdail a portrait 176—Caveac, Albion Tavern, Aldersgate-street h rather black in colour is 179— Manchester, Yorkshire Grey, London St, Tottenham Co-irt Rd., at 8 (In ) (171) of " Frederick Villiers, Esq.," thoug , 198—Percy, Jolly ""f armers' Tavern, Southg&te-roau, N.. ai> 8 (Instruction) believe this is the first portrait full of strength and character. We 1278—Star, Dover Castle, Deptford Causeway, S.E., at 7. (Instruction) publicly exhibited by this talented young artist. In tbe portrait of 1288—Finsbury Park, Cock Tavern. Highbury, at 8 ** Instruct ion) " Robert Browning " (184), by R. Barrett Browning, there is much left 1328—Granite , Freemasons' Hall, W.O. 1364—Karl of Zetland, Royal Edward, Triangle, Hackney, at 7 (Instruotiou) to desire. Perhaps the painter was bent on a joke in giving us a l«2t—Eccloston, Crown and Anouor, 70 Kbury Sf.roat , S.W., at 7 (lti.*U*aoti*n< brown cloak, a brown background, and very like a brown face—he 1685— Guelph, Red Lion, Leytouatone might have been in a brown study. Landscape is ably represented. 1686—Paxton, Surrey Masonic Hall, Camber «vell Mr. C. E. Johnson's «* A Sussex Sheep Washing " (42) is an admirable 1928—Gallery, Brixton Hall, Acre Lane, Brixton piece of conscientious work, full of soft grey greens and browns, 2012—Chiswick , Windsor Castle Hotel, King Street, Haramersrn th' at 7. t • (fn 2029—King Solomon, 8a Red Lion Square, W.C. * enlivened by the moving figures of the sheep^ wasbers. " The Wend 2206—Hendon , Welsh Harp, Hendon Sisters " (8), by J. MacWhirter, A.R.A., gives us another version of R.A.—Sinai , "Onion. Air-street, Regent-st., W.. at f* . (Instruction) his " Three Graces " of Academy fame. Although we have not space R.A. 1185—Lewis, King's Arms Hotel , VVood Greeu at our command to notice all the merits of the many other landscapes M.M. 23-1—Brixton, Anderton's Hotel , Fleet Street, E.C . here, far more than a passing attention is dne to the works of Mr. 308—Prince George, Private Rooms, Bottoms, Eaatwoo A atmosphere especiall 1990—Hampshire L. of Emulation, Freemasons' Hall, La idp jr.,, I'ortsuuuth Keeley Halswelle for his poetry and glorious , y 2069—Prudence, Masonic Hall, Leeds in his "Arundel Castle and Town " (64) . Mr. Ernest Parfcon , likewise, 2095—Caterham , Drill Hall, Caterham, Surrey if not quite so strong as usual, has three clever pictures ; and 2096—George Price, Greyhound Hotel, Croydon Mr. David Murray, tbe indefatigable, instead of thirteen has only three R.A. 1293—Burdett, Mitre Hotel, Hampton Court R.A. 14S-3—Era , Albany Hotol, Twickenham this time, but they are worthy of his brush. Really, with so hand y a catalogue and in such delightful rooms, to wander from landscape to MONDAY. 13th MAY. landscape is like spending a holiday in the conntry. Then , for 5—St. George's and Corner Stone, Freemasons' Hall, W.C. further notice there is Mr. T. Graham's delightful subject, Kismet " 22—Loughborough, Gauden Hotel, Clapham, at 7.30. (Instruction) (67) , full of beautiful colour and interest. It is an Algerian interior 27—Egyptian, Atlantic Tavern, Brixton, S.W., at 8. (Instruction) showing a iragioian tracing a chalk device on the floor for the amuse- ¦15—Strong Man , Bell and Bush, Ropemaker St., Finsbury, E.C , at 7 (In) ment of a beautiful irl ; and nobody should miss (121), Mr. W. Deny 58—Felicity, Ship and Turtle, Leadenhall-street g 136—Good Report, Inns of Court Hotel, Lincoln Inn Fields Sadler's " Darby and Joan ." Here we have a couple of the happiest 174—Sincerity, Railway Tavern, Railway Place, Fenchurch Street at 7. (In) of well-to-do people, at middle age, seated at a dinner table with no one 180— St. James's Union, Union Tavern, Air-street, W., at 8 (Instruction) else present, taking wine with each other. A very charming picture 193—Confidence , Anderton's Fleet-street, E.C. High-street indeed. Distributed throughout tho galleries are sculptures of more or 548—Wellington , White Swan, , Deptford, at 8 (fn-wuction) 933—Doric, Dnke's Head; 79 Whitechapel Road, at 8. ' Instruction) less importance and many statuettes. The princi pal fignre is iu arm-n 857—Leigh, Freemasons' HaU, W.C. bronze, "A Water Nymph " (378), by 0. B. Birch, A.R.A., and amongst ¦)75— Rose of Denmark, Gauden Hotel , C'.a;)b,nQ Road Statio. i , at T-i.i. (Inst.) the many marble beads, some of them by no means lovely, is one by 1227—Upton, Three Nuns, Aldgate, E„ at 8. ( Instruction) " which is charming in its sim- 1237—Enlield , Market-place, Enflekt Harry Bates (371) called " Spring, 1366—Highgate, Gatehouse Hotel, Highgate plioity. We think, altogether that lovers of art will leave tbe , 1125—Hyde Park, Porchester Hotel, Leinster Place, Cleveland Gardens, at 8. (In) Grosvenor Gallery this year with a desire to re-visit it. 1415—Prince Leopold, Printing Works, 202 Whitechapel Road, E., at 7 • insc.) 1489—Marquess of Ripon, Queen's Hotel, Victoria Park, at 7.30 (In) Saturday, the 11th instant, has been appointed for the private 1607—Metropolitan, The Moorgate, Finsbury Pavement, K.C, at 7.30 (Inst.) view of the Summer Exhibition (the eighteenth) of the 19th Century 1571—Leopold , Bridge House Hotel, London BricLje l.o85—Koyal Commemoration, Kauway Hotel, High. Art Society, at the Conduit Street Galleries, and the Exhibition will Street, Putney, at 3. (In) ld08—Kilburn, 46 South Molton Street, Oxford Sweat, W„ at a. {msi.) be opened to the public on Monday, the 13th instant. 1623—West Smithfield, New Market Hotel, King Street , Smithfield , it 7 (In.) 1670—Adelphi, 4 Adelphi Terrace, Strand THE " B.A. BEJECTED ."—The idea of an exhibition of pictures lu»3—Kingsland , Cock Tavern, Highbury, N., at 8.30 (Instruction; rejected by the Royal Academy has been remarkably well received , and 1 :07—Eleanor , Seven Sisters Hotel, Page Green, Tottenham. 8. [ tne. ) 1713—Pers everance 23 Addle Street from tbe first moment of the scheme being made public, applications , , B.C., at 7. (Ins ruction) in to tbe management from artists iu all parts 17b9— unique, Masonic Hall, Air-street, W. have been pouring Ie9l—St. Ambrose, Baron's Court, Hotel, West Kensington. (Instruction) of the country. Preparations at Olympia are being actively pushed 1901—Selwyn , East Dulwich Hotel, East Dulwich. (Listraetioi) on, and at tists are reminded that entry forms should be sent in by 1922—Earl of Lathom, Greyhound Hotel, Straathim the 25th inst., as after that date the foe will be doubled. The ^^^-;—Queen's (VVestminste. ) and Marylebone, Criterion , VV.. at i. (Inst.) 2030— The Abbey, exhibition will open early in June. Westminster Town Hall, Westminster R.A. 720—Panmure, Horns Tavern , Kennington R.A. 862—Whittington , Anderton 's Hotel, Fleet Stroot R.A. 1113—Universit y, Freemasons' Hall, W.C. M.M. 239—Royal Naval, 8A Red Lion Square, W.C. Some two or three years since we had occasion to spea k R.C. 53—Hoiy Sanctuary, Masonic Hall, 33 Goldea-s;i.ur*," 587—Howe, Masonic Hall, New-street. Birmingai-u by Frank Dxksee, A.N.A., is a pretty bit of work, very skilful in 599—Druids of Love and Liberality, MiisJuic tLm, Redraw* its arrangement of colour. The nioiiel for the work was Mr. Browne's ,jl3—Unity, Masonic Hall, Southpjrt B6f>—Montague , Koyal Lion, Lyme Regis sister, and the likeness is a very good one. 721—Independence, Masonic Chambers, Eostgato-row-nort'u, Chester )24—Derby , Masonic Hall, Liverpool at 8. (instruction) 797—liauley, Hanley Hall , Dartmouth 393—Meridian , National School Room, .vlillbrook , Cjr.i.v til Messrs. Henochsberg and Pool , South African merchant'"' a U)—Williamson , St. Stephe n Sclioo , M i.itv.j r u ui .li, D mv.i u. t.O/.'l—Hartington , Masonic Hall , Gusto u -I i.i. • < m.Uu ., •' uv i -v-m-t'uia^s* havo a e ' requested us to notify th t th y havo removed from 1009—United Brothers , Castle Hotel , Southsoa 10 Australian Avenue, to 33 Jew iu Crescent Loadou, E.C. ills'.—Shirley , Masonic Hall , Shirley, Hanw 11/4— I'Mj iii nj-ie , Sun Uoijl , Chatham where in future ail commuiticutiona sLould bj addressed. li2l—JDU'ei.w, Masonic Hall, Carltou.-h.Ul , Loe.ls ,253—travellers , Queen 's Hotel, Man.-hestor s 30i>—Fermor Hesketh, Masonic Hall , Liverpoo l iiiS-j—btuiugate, Masonic Hall , Sandgate lIof. i.owA.i '.s P ILLS .— Liver, J uiig.-s , and Kidneys.—Most diseases of those ,419— K oyal Military , Masonic Hall , Canterbury •lepurativo organs arise from obstructions , over tho removal of which these i47i—Israe l, Masonic Hall , Severn-street, Birmingham celebrated PilN exercise tlie mo? tp"rfcct control . A cour-e o ' them is strongly LO Vi—Legiolium, Masonic Hall, Carltoa-atrdo-., ; ma>j .o .• I recommended as a remedy for such chronic iiffections a* liver enlargements', l.i o—uuve , (Joruet A rms, Market Drayton congestion of the lunt-s, lorpidity of the kidneys , and other fimctiount dis- Ihiil - AUj ty, bullolk Hotel , liury St. Edmu tds orders which cause much present suffering, and if ri0gl"<*' ed lay tho foimdatior; ltill—J'.boritcum, Al as onic Hall, St. Saviourgate, York of organic dise'sei. HoiU'way 's Pills are specially adapted for tho y.imu ' aud 1 )13—Haudyeide, £utiauu Hotel , Saltburn-by-Soa delicate ; their gtmtle and purifving actio** ranks iheru above all ofchei 1091—Quadratic , Greyhound Hotel, Hampton Court medicines. In indigestion , nervous affections , gout , and rheumatism, those l^jti—Fiufcia '/ uini Sincerity, VVolliugt 'u , SjmarsXr Pills have achieved for themselves universal fame. They expel all impurities, 1977—Blackwa.oi , Blue Boar Hotel, Maldou, from tbo blood , and thus restore cheerfulness and vigour. 89-RovalICheshire, Ashley's Arms, Dukinfield 969—Maybury, Inns of Court Hotel, W.C. R.A. Coutts, Approach Tavern, Victoria Park R A 100—Friendship , Crown and Cushion, Great Yarmouth 1278—Burdett ' , Chapter Rooms, Wamngton 1360—Royal Arthur, Prince of Wales Hotel , Wimbledon R \! 148—Elias Ashmole , Gleagall Roal, Cubitt Town R.A. 276—Essex, White Hart tiotei, uaeinistora 1382—Corinthian , George Inn , Lord Wellington Hotel, 516 Old Kent Road, at 8. (lustrao.) JJ\ 306—Alfred , Masonic Hall, Kelsall-street, Leeds 1475—Peckham *-*_ ' ' 379_T , Masonic Hall, Old Orchard Streot, Bath 1521—Duke of Connaught, Royal Edward, Mare Street, Hackney, at 8. (tn*t. ) A * jmte , at 8. (Instruction) RA 827—St. John , Masonic Temple, Halifax Road. Dowsbury 1601—Ravensbourne , Georg3 In", Lewisham R A 1258—Kennard , Masonic Hall, George Street, Pontypool HiO i—Wanderers, Victoria Mansions Restaurant, Victoria-st., S.W., at 7.30. (In ) M M —Egerton, Royal Rock Hotel, Rock Ferry, Cheshire. 1662—Beaconsfield , Chequers, Marsh Street, Walthamstow, at 7.30. (Inst.) M M 9—Fortescue, Masonic Hall, South Molton, Devon 1081—Londesborough . Bortelev Arras, John Street. May Fair, at 8. (Inst.) —Walton, Skelmersdale Masonic Hall, Kirkdale, Liverpool 1731—Cholmeley, Alexandra Palace, Muswell Hill R C 1303—Cornhill , King's Head, Fenchurch-straet 1922—Earl of Lathom, Station Hotel, C vmberwell New Road, S.E., at 8. (In) TUESDAY, 14th MAY. 1063—Duke of Albany, 153 Battersea Park Road, S.W., at 7.30. (Instruction) 46—Old Union , Holborn Viaduct Hotel »206—Hendon, Welsh Harp, Headon, at 8. (Instruction) ss—f'onstttutional , Bedford Hotel, Southampton-bldga.. Holborn, at 7 (Inat) R.A. 141—Faith , Anderton s Hotel, Fleot-street H5—Prosperity, City Arms Restaurant, 2 St. Mary Axe, B.C., rt 7. (Inst.) R.A. 177—Domatic , Union Tavern, Air Street, Regent Street, at 8. (Inst.) 141—Faith , Victoria Mansions Restaurant, Victoria Street, S.W., at 8 (Inst). R.A. 720—Panmure, Goose and Gridiron, St. Paul's Churchyard, at 7. (Inst.) 167- St. John, Jack Straw's Castle, Hampstead R.A. 933— Doric, 202 Whitechapel Road, E., at 7.30. (Instruction.) 177_Domatic. Surrey Masonic Hall, Camberwell, at 7.30 (Instruction) R.A. 1598—Ley Spring, Red Lion, Leytonstone H8—Joppa, Manchester Hotel, Aldersgate-street, at 7. (Instruction) M.M.—Thistle, Freemasons' Tavern , W.C, at 8. (Instruction) 212—Euphrates, Mother Red Cap, High Street, Camden Town, at 8. (Inst.) M.M. 144—Grosvenor , Masonic Hall , Air Street, Regent Street 235—Nine Muses, Willis's Kooms, St. James's M.M. 181—Francis Burdett, Albany Hotel, Twickenham 255—Harmony, .Greyhound, Richmond, Surrey M.M. 199—Dnke of Connaught, Town Hall, Shoreditoh 854—Yarboroush , Green Dragon, Stepney (Instruction) 20—Royal Kent of Antiquity, Sun Hotel, Cshhatham 763—Prince Frederick William, Eagle Tavern, Clifton Road, Maida Hill, at 8. 121—Mount Sinai, Public-buildings, Penzane (Instruction) 125—Prince Edwin, White Hart Hotel, Hythe, Kent 820—Lilv of Richmond, Greyhound, Richmond, at 7.30 (Instruction) 128—Prince Edwin, Bridgelnu. Bolton-street, Bury, Lancashire 860-Paihousie. Middleton Arms, Middleton Road, Dalston at, 8 (Dist.) 175—East Medina, Masonic Hall, John-street, Ryde, I.W 861—Finsbury, King's Head, Threadneedle Street, B.C., at 7. (Instruction) 178—Antiquity Royal Hotel, Wigan 1044—Wandsworth . East Hill Hotel, Alma Road, Wandsworth (Instruction) 200—Old Globe, Masonic Hall, Scarborough 1269—Stanhope , Thicket Hotel, Aueney 210—Duko of Athol, Bowling Green Hotel, Denton 1321—Emblematic , Mono, Hotel, Henrietta-street, W.C, at 8. (Instruction) 221—St. John, Commercial Hotel, Town Hall Squire, Boltou 1349—Friars, Liverpool Arms, Canning Town, at 7.30. (Instruction! 246—Royal Union, Freemasons Hall, Cheltenham. 1446—Mount Edgcumbe, Three Stags, Lambeth Road, S.W., at 8. (Inst.) 258—Amphibious, Freemasons' Hall, HecKmondwike 1471—Islington, Champion, Aldersgate Street, at 7. (Instruction) 274—Tranquillity, Boar's Head Inn, Newchurch, near Uaaohe -tar 1472—Henley, Three Crowns, North Woolwich. (Instruction) 277—Friendship, Freemasons' Hall, Uuion-street, Oldham 1540—Chaucer. Old White Hart, Borough High Street, at 8. (Instruction) 290—Huddersfield , Masonic Hall, South Parade, Hud lersdold 159 1— Royal Naval College, Ship Hotel, Greenwich 325—St. John's Freemasons' Hall, Islington-aquaro, Salford 1604—Wanderers , Freemasons' Hall, W.C. 342—Roy al Susex, Freemasons' Hall, 79 Commercial Ria l, Lm iport 1695—New Finsbury Park, Hornsey Wood Tavern, Finsbury Park, at 8. (Inst.) 380—Integrity, Mas onic Temple, Oommercial-scrdoc, Money, near Leeds 1769—Clarendon , Guildhall Tavern, Gresham-street 387—Airedale , Masonic Hall, Westgate, Shipley 1838—Duke of Cornwall, Queen's Arms, Queen Street, B.C., at 7. (In.) 451—Sutherland , Town Hall, Burslem 1949—Brixton , Prince Regent, Dulwich Road, East Brixton, at 8 (Instruct! *n) 580—Harmony, Wheat Sheaf , Ormskirk 1969—Waldeck, Freemasons' Hall, W.O. 681—Faith. Drover's Inn, Openshaw 2127—Drury Lane, Grand Saloon, Drury Lane Theatre, W.C. 591—Buckingham, George Hotel, Aylesbury Metropolitan Chapter of Instruction, White Hart, Cannon Street, at 6.3j 592—Cotteswold , King's Head Hotel , Cirencester R.A. 185—Jerusalem, Freemasons' Tavern, W.O. 594—Downshire, Masonic Hall, Liverpool, at 7. (Instruction) R.A. 255—Iris, Greyhound, Richmond 006—Segoutium, The Castle, Carnarvon R.A. 704—Camden, the Moorgate, 15 Finsbury Pavement, E.G., at 8. (Inst.) 625—Devonshire, Norfolk Hotel, Giossop 93—Social, 23 St. Giles Street, Norwich 633—Yarborough, Freemasons' Hall, Manchester 126— Silent Temple, Cross Keys Inn, Burnley 673—St. John, Masonic Hali, Liverpool , at 8. (Instruction) 131—Fortitude, Masonic Hall, Truro 683—Isca, Freemasons' Hall, Dock-streat, Newport , Monmouthshire 160—True Friendship, Old Ship Inn, Rochford (•97—United , George Hotel Colchester. 181—United Chatham of Benevolence, Assembly Rooms, Old Bromptou Kent 755—St. Tudno, Freomasons's Hall, Llandudno 241—Merchants, Masonic Hall, Liverpool 768—Ellesmere, Freemasons' Hall , Runcorn, Cheshire 272—Harmony, Masonic Hall , Main Ridge, Boston 796—St. John, Ray Mead Hotol, Maidenhead Gardens lun 284—Shakespeare , Masonic Rooms. High-street, Warw'ck c)16—Royd, Spring , Wardie, near Rochdale 403—Hertford , Town Hall, Hertford 823—Everton , Masonic Hall, Liverpool 406—Northern Counties, Mrionic Hall, Maple Street, Newcastle (Instruct.) 874—Holmesdale, Royal Sussex Hotel, Tunbri \i j Wjlls ' 463—East Surrey of Concord , Greyhound Hotel, Croydon, at 7,45. (Inat ' 889—Dobie, Grittm fctuiel, Kingstoa 473—Faithful , Masouic Hall, New Street, Birmingham 9lu—at, Oswald, Masonic H HU , Uoporgate , Pontefract 495—Wakefield , Masonic Hall, Zetland Street , Wakefield 962—Sun and Sector, Assemoiy ii.j - .iu, Wji *.viu£G'a 503—Belvedere, Star Hotel . 07-j—St. Augustine, Masonio H.ul, .J.itiueroar/ , Maidenhead ¦ 603—Zetland , Royal Hotol, Checkheaton 1019— Sincerity, Freemasons' U ui , /¦>il .v.i i-«¦ •¦ .., .vdtvj uU 624—Abbey, Masonic Hall, Union-street, Burton-on-Trent 1040—Sykes , Masonic Hall, Drnuji.1, iuca tfctj—Lansdown o of Unity, Town Hall, Cnippentiam l(jatf—Walton , Skeunersdaie Alasomc Hall, Kiri I tl) , ti./o-v I ii 650—Slur in the East, Pier Hotel, Harwich 1129—St. Cnad , RoebucK. Hotel, RuonOalo 696— St. Bartholome v, Anchor Hotel, We lnesbury 1206—Cinque Ports, Hell Hotel, Sandwich 726— S.ailordshire K ot, North Western Hotol, Stafford 1246—Holte, Aquarium Assembly Rooms, Aston 779—Ferrers and Ivanhoe, Town Hall , Ashby-do-la-/5ouch 13ul—Brignouse, Masonic Room, tfradiord-roai, Brighouse 829—Sydney, Black Horse Hotel , Sidcup 1353—DuKe of Lancaster, Athemeum, Lauca 'tor. fc92—Royal Edward, Royal Oak Hotol , L -ominstor 13o6—De ijrey ana Ripon, l w North Hui-stroeO, Liverpool, at 7.30. (Inst.) 897—Loyalty, Fleece Inn, St.,Helens, Lancashire 1443—Salem , Town hall, D wiisa, DJVOU 903—Gtsport, India Aran Hotol, High-street , Gosport 986—Hesketh. Granes Tnn. f!mo:nn 1501—Wycombe , Town HaU, High Wycombe 1021—St. Peters 1611—Alexandra , Masonic Hall, dorasea, dull. , Masonic Hal l , Maldon 1536—United Military, Masonio Hall, Plumitead 1 - '>1rborc'ughScarborough Hall, Caledonia-road , Batley ™ -A ?-- i aaonic' 1634—Starkie , Railway Hotel, Ramsbotto JX i^n-wiw ' Rooms, s tukey, Greenhill Street, Warringto u 1646—Uolne Valley, Lewisham Hotel, Slattuwaito 1230— Walden, ^Rose and Crown Hotel, Saffron Walden 1692—Hervey, White Hart Hotel, Bromley, Kent, at 8.30. (Instruction) i^it^^-Vy,1*"6 Hart H°tel , Booking 1 734—Trinity, Golden Lion Hotel. Rayleigh 1314—Acacia , Bell Hnr.Ri. T* mi 04 KW ° ~ ™ 1971—A ldershot Aimy and Navy, Imperial Hotel, Al ierahot G * Homer Street, Liverpool, afc 8. (lustruction) 1988—Mawddack , N. Wales i^t «f i tm?' P$s L , St. A in's Buildings, Barm.nth Mttrlt ;'° °- '6, King's Arms, Grays, K -sex , Warwick i404- ai. John, Masonic Hall, Grays, Essex, (lustruction) R.A. 284—Shakespeare, Masouic Room, 9 High Street 1 R.A. 288—Loyal Todmorden , Masonic Hall, Todmorden i ' i^"^ ole Ma3onic Hall, Sevenoaks R.A. 409—Stortford , Chequers Inn, Bishop's Storttord l nd' Talbot Hote1 low—id-,,!!" S *? S-' p' Sut'°''. Sussex R.A. 481—St. Peter, Masonic Hall, Maple-street , Newcastle Madoc. Queen 's Hntal nrt.ma Ann R.A. 580—Uni ty, Wheat Sheaf , Ormsku-k Mas i «*Jr"5aildon' <>nic F -om, Northgate, Baildon R.A. 663—Harmony, Masonic Hall, Devizes iM8-Urownngg, Alexandra Hotol, Park Road Norbiton, at 8. (Instvuctiou ) 7 R.A. 1000—Priory, Terminus Hotel, Southend i7i .!-X^bridge' Masonic Hall, Tonbridge R.A. 1060—Marmion, Masonic Rooms, Tamworth ' , ham Walton Institute, Walton , Liverpool 1350—Fermor Hesketh, Masonic Hall, Liverpool i ™ . r d ' R.A. i/ioo ?°I ' Chft01» (Dorling's) Hotel, Walton on too N*ze M.M,—Newstoad Masonic HaU, Goldsmith Street, Nott ing inui ^ ¦ ert Ma80nio Booms, Beech Street, Home Bay, Kent •fi iu a urb ton ' "i,, ?. / ,' s Prea'1 ^aele Coffee Tavern, Surbiton. (Instruction) «222—i redenck West, Castlo Hotel. East Molesev THURSDAY, 16 th MAY. S J(?hri Inns of Court Hotel Fleet-street, W.O. TH' ,- * •"*• Huyshe Masonic Temple, Princes Street, Plymouth 65—Constitutional , , ??7 r1- 1 111 "-6 87—Vitruvian , White Hart, CjUoge-stroet , Jja.aootu, at 8 (Instruction) w 'T' V^Y ^ * * ' Masonic Hall, Archer Street, Darlington K.A. ibt—Justice, Masonic Hall, Gower Street , Derby 111—St. Luke, vVhite tlart, King's-road, Chelsea, at 7.30. (Instruction) -K.A. 2bo-Judea, Masonic Club, Hanover Street, Keighley 147—Justice, Brown Bear, High Street, Deptford, at 8. (Instruction) R.A. 289-Fidelity, Masonic Ha'I , Carlton Hill , Loeds i35—Salisbury, Union Tavern, Air-street, Regent-street, W., at 8. (Inst.) K.A. *u—Koyal Sussex, Masonic Hall. Nnttinirhiim 70 1—Uamden , Lincoln's lun Restaurant, 305 High Huluorn, it 7 (ludtrucciot.) ' E'hvin 74!)—Bel The Clarence, Aldersgate Street, E.C. (Instruciion) u A ^'K}^S > -freemasons' Hall, Yorkergato, Now Walton grave, Jt.A. woo—Derby, Masonic Rooms, Bedford Street , Cheetham, Lancashire. 761—High Cross, Coach and Horses, Lower .Tottenham, ao 8 (ludtruction) , ?f'?r' ,6~A *1' *US . Victoria Hall, Trinity-road, Sheemess 813—New Concord , Guildhall Tavern, Gresham-street vi " « T-r*3'" Geoi'g°'s, Masonic Hall , Gandy Street, Exeter 87w— Southwark , Sir Garnet Wolseley, Warndon St., Rotherhithe New Rd. (In) M.M. lo2—Dover and Cinque Ports, Royal Oak Hotel, Dover 1017—Montefiore , St. James's Restaurant , Piccadilly, at 8. (Instruction) 1153—Southern otar, Sir Hydney Smith, Chester St., Keoaingcon, a** **. (In.) 1237—Upton , Three Nuns Hotel, Aldjato, E. WEDNESDAY, 15th MAY. 1.-78—Burdett Coutts, swan Tavorn, Oatunal Green Road, E., at 8. (Instruct) 3-Fidelity, Alfred, Koman Road , Barnsbury, at 8. (Instruction) 1306—St. John, Three Crowns Tavern, Mile Bad Rornl, E. (Instructiou; 30—United Mariners', The Lugard, Peckham, at 7.30. (Instruction) 1321—Emblematic , Horns Tavern, Kennington 72—Royal Jubilee. Mi're, Char.eery Lane, W.C, at 8. (Instruction) U39—Stockweil . Masons' 4'avoni, Mas ins' Avenue, E.G., at 7.30 (lustruction ) 73—Mount Lebanon , George Inn, High Stroot, Bjroag h, at 8. ( Inst) 1360—Koyal Arthur , Princo of Wales Hotel, Wimbledon, at 7.30. (Imt) 174—Sincerity, Guildhall Tavern, Gresham-street, E.C. 1365—Clapton , While Hart, Clapton J93—Confidence , Hercules Tavern , Leade .hall Street, at 7. (Instruction) 1426—Tho Great City, Masons' HaU. Masons' Avenue, B.C., at 6*30. (Inst) t £28—United Strength, The Hope, Stanhope Street, Regent's Pa rk, at 8 (Inst) 1;.68—D. Connaught, Palinerston Arms, Grosvenor Park, Camberwell, ao d (In) 638—La "tolerance, Portland Hotel, Great Portland Streeu, at 8. (Inat) 1571—Leopold , Austin's Hotel, 7 Loudon Street, B.C., at 7.30. (Instruction) 619— Beadon, Greyhound , Dulwich liio'i—Sir tlugn Myddoltou, White Horse Tavern , Liverpool Road (corner of 700—Nelson, Masonic Hall, William-street, Woolwich Thebarton Street) N„ at i. (Instruction! 720— Panmure, Balnam Hotei , Barnaul, at 7. (Instruction) 1612—West Middlesex, Bell Hotol , Ealing Dean, at 7.4-5. (Instruction) 781—MerchaLt Navy, Silver Tavern, Burdett Rjad , £* . 1614—Covent Garden, Cnwriou, W., ao s. uasoructton) 813—New Concord, Jolly Farmers, Southgate-road, N. (Instruction) 1622— Rose, Stirling Castle Hotol, Ctiurch Street, Camoerwell, (Instruation) 862—Whittin t

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