CONTENTS. over, it will become necessary sooner or later to remove the School further from London. If there were a strong likelihood of such a contingency 6 EPORTS OF M ASONIC M EETINGS (Continued)— LEADERS S S i R happening, it would show that the authorities had acted most improvidentl y provincial Grand Lod ge of Cornwall 166 Instruction 573 Installation of Bro. Lord Euston as Pro- Royal Arch 574 in approving the present Centenary project and submitting it for the vincial Grand Master of Northants and Instruction , 574 Hunts 56? Mark Masonry 574 approval of the general body of subscribers. But it must be manifest to Consecration of the Cherwell Chapter of Knights Templar S74 all , from what Bro. FENN said at the Quarterl y Court on the 8th inst., that Royal Arch Masons, No. 599, at Ancient and Accepted Rite 574 Banbury 568 Rosicrucian Society of England 574 the question of removal has not been lost sight of either by the Special or Consecration of the Lindsay Chapter, Allied Masonic Degrees 575 and No. 133S, VVigan 569 Royal Ark Mariners f. 575 the General Committee, , that being so, the inference we naturally draw Masonic Banquet at the Mansion House... 569 West Indies 57s from the conduct of both is that the possibility of the Institution having Provincial Grand Mark Lodg-: of Somerset 56} Malta 575 CORRESPO NDENCE— Board of Benevolence 575 to be removed further from London is so remote, that it may safely be The Masonic Charities 570 Official Visit of the Provincial Grand Browne's Master Key 571 Office's of Durham 575 left out of account in any scheme for the re-arrangement and extension of Notes and Queries 571 Obituary 575 the present premises. The available space at St. John 's Hill is ample for REPORTS O? M ASONIC M EETING*— Masonic and General Tidings 576 Craft Masonry 571 Lodge Meetings for Next Week iv. the requirements of the School ; the site is one of the healthiest near London ; access to it from all parts of England and the Metropolis is easy ; THE week now rap idl y approaching its end has been an event- and when the existing premises have been altered and enlarged 6 , the School , at"'" ful one, not onl y for the worthy townsfolk of Northampton both as a building and educationally, will be one of the finest in the country. Northampton. j ] an( tne i n iabitants of the county which bears its name, but Of course, it would have been very much better if , 35 years ago, when the for the brethren of the Province of Norths and Hunts, who for a long time authorities set about purchasing the ground at St. John 's Hill , and erecting the past have been but indifferently favoured as regards opportunities for dis- original portion of the existing premises, they had secured more of the former playing their zeal and ability as Freemasons. There was a grand gathering and made the latter more commodious. But we must not blame them too of the province in 1884 at Peterborough, when the first stone of the new severely if, at a time when money was not obtainable in such large amounts tower about to be erected for the Cathedral was laid with Masonic cere- as now, they reduced their appeal for funds to as modest limits as possible, monial , but with this solitary exception , there has not been , owing, we neither must we lay it to their charge as a serious error that they did not presume, to the frequent absence of the Provincial Grand Master on his foresee and provide for the amazing increase which has since taken place in colonial expeditions, much activity disp layed in Norths and Hunts. VVe the numerical strength of the School : no one could have foreseen that. may look to see this changed no.v, to the credit both of the province and However, as we have said already, the present space is ample, and the the Craft generally. On Monday, R.W. Bro. the Earl of E USTON, a outlay thus far incurred—amounting, we believe, to upwards of £60,000 — young but energetic Mason , was installed in office as Provincial Grand being vastly in excess of any sum that could be realised by the sale of the Master, and from what passed on that occasion , from the sp irit he premises, even if an extravagant price were paid , the contingency of a manifested and the reception he experienced, there is small reason removal into the country may be dismissed from our minds altogether. to doubt that Freemasonry in these counties will present itself forth- There need not, therefore, be a moment's hesitation on the part of the with under a new and more attractive aspect. On Tuesday, the bre- Craft about supporting the Centenary proposals of the Committees. There thren again played the chief part in the event which had broug ht Prince will be no removal of the School from where it stands now, except under ALBERT VICTOR of W ALES, G.S.VV. of England , all the way from compulsion , and in that eventuality, a proper sum would be paid to the Copenhagen , and which gave Bro. the Earl of E USTON and hi-s lodges an authorities by way of compensation. opportunity of exhibiting their enthusiasm under the new regime. The * event itsel f , which is described at length elsewhere, needs no special com- ** ment. It was the inauguration of a memorial of the Q UEEN 'S Jubilee, As usual, Bro. T. W. TEW, Prov. Grand Master of West the poor inhabitants of the town and county of V 'S which will benefit largely !^udress Yorkshire, took advantage of the opportunity afforded by the Northampton, It was fitting that the grandson of the Q UEEN should meeting ot his Provincial Grand Lod ge at Heckmondwike, on perform the ceremony, and that, as he is a Princi pal Grand Officer of the 5th inst., under the banner of the Amphibious Lodge, to deliver one of United Grand Lodge, he should be supported by the Masons of the pro- those admirable addresses to which he has accustomed us since his installa- vince. The proceedings passed off admirably, and we are confident the tion in office , and as the events of the past summer afforded him ample brethren of Norths and Hunts will long remain in their present mind that material (or the exercise of his eloquence, his address on this occasion was if Freemasonry is a pursuit worthy of being followed , it must be followed listened to with more than ordinary interest by his numerous hearers and worthily. will have been studied with more than ordinary pleasure by our readers. The current year has been indeed an eventful one with the West Yorkshire FOLLOWING in the footsteps of Bros. Alderman Sir FRANCIS brethren. Not only have they borne their part honourably, as is their ' ' W YATT T RUSCOTT, Sir OHN W HITTAKER ELLIS, Bart., custom, in all the princi pal events in Masonry which have marked its pro- Hmse^an uet J ^ M.P., Sir J OHN STAPLES, K.C.M.G., and others of his gress—such as the Festivals of our Institutions, the Communications of distinguished predecessors in the Civic chair, Bro. Alderman Sir R. Grand Lod ge, and the meetings of Provincial Grand and private lod ges, H ANSON, Bart., Lord Mayor of London , has entertained at a grand which are part and parcel of our ordinary life—but the excellence of their banquet at the Mansion House Bro. the Earl of LATHO .M , Deputy G.M. organisation, and the zeal they manifest for everything Masonic, have made of England, and the Grand Officers Present and Past of United Grand themselves even more consp icuous than usual. They were strong l y repre- Lodge. The meeting took place on Tuesday, when there was a numerous sented at the great Masonic meeting in the Royal Albert Hall on the 13th gathering of brethren bent on doing honour to so worth y an occasion , and June ; they took a still more prominent part in the similar meeting held at their efforts, as a matter of course, proved successful. These hospitable York on the 14th July ; they have contributed liberall y towards the Imperial receptions by our Masonic Lord Mayors are a conspicuous and meritorious Institute—the national memorial of the Q UEEN 'S Jubilee ; and, above all, feature of our time. The latter are always most welcome when they visit they have out-Yorkshired West Yorkshire in their generous support of our our lod ges and receive the honour which is their due, and it would seem Institutions , among which in average years they distribute about ^,2000, as though a Masonic banquet had become almost as much a fixture in the but for which during this year of Jubilee they will have raised full y twice mayoral entertainments of the year as those at which her Majesty 's judges, that sum, the additional 2000 guineas being devoted to the purchase of two or the men of literature and science figure as the chief guests. At all Perpetual Presentations to the Widows' Fund of the Royal Masonic Bene- events, these banquets are calculated to prove mutually advantageous by volent Institution. With such a record as this to comment upon , it was to strengthening the feelings of respect which host and guests entertain towards be expected that Bro. TEW 'S address at this meeting would be of an excep- each other, and we take this opportunity of congratulating Bro. Lord tionally eloquent character, and no one who has read his speech as reported Mayor H ANSON on the success of Tuesday's gathering. It was worth y in our columns last week will have doubts as to Bro. T EW having risen to °' the chief Mag istrate and of the Fraternity whose princi pal di gnitaries the occasion and acquitted himself worthil y. The brethren , too, must "e received so hospitably. have been pleased at having for their ruler one so capable as Bro. TEW of estimating as well as recounting their services. It may be all very well to T HERB are one or two considerations affecting the Scheme for talk to peop le of angelic disposition about " virtue being its own reward ; " ,e Giris schooi celebrating the Centenary of the Royal Masonic Institution but it is a pardonable frailty among men of average calibre, that they should for Girls which , though they have not been referred to in our rejoice to find their endeavours to fulfil their duty are recognised, and ecent articles on the subject, have by no means been overlooked , and may especially when those endeavours have been unusually successful. West easonably clai m our attention, while the proposal is before our readers in all Yorkshire, we repeat, has outdone itself in this year of Jubilee, and the s earl y freshness. One of these is the alleged unwisdom in. embarking on jubilant tone of Bro. TEW 'S admirable address at Heckmondwike was in rther building operations on the ground that, as the space at the disposal strict accordance with the facts of this memorable epoch. There is one tn e authorities is limited, and the neighbourhood is being rapidly built other circumstance which must not be overlooked, and particularly as Bro. he referred to the valued services of Bro. Hughan as editor, and called TEW made light of his own part in the transaction and bestowed all the praise for its success on his province. We would allude to the fact of his attention to the lack of interest in the directory displayed by certain having undertaken almost at a moment's notice, and when Bro. BINCKES, lodges. after well-nigh innumerable failures, was at his wit's end to find a Chairman The SECRETARY read his annual report , which referred to the consecra- and stated that the ceremony was performed for the Boys' School Festival, the duties of that office. That West York- tion of Lodge Coth ele, 2166, shire supported him loyally is no more than might have been expected, but by the D.G. M., the Earl of Mount Edgcumbe, in a manner never before not every one is endowed with the courage which prompted Bro. TEW to equalled. The address which the P.G.M. then delivered was one of the finest accept so grave a responsibility on the very eve of the Festival. For this Masonic exhortations he had ever heard, their duties and responsibilities as we hol d that the Craft as a body is deeply indebted to Bro. TEW, and we Masons never having been more ably and kindly brought before them. are glad of this opportunity of expressing to him its thanks for a service so (Applause.) Their thanks were especially due to the P.G.M. for the lessons important and so ably rendered. they learned that day. (Hear, hear.) The number of subscribing mem- bers in the province was 1476, being an increase of 11 on the previous year, and as the increase was about the number represented by the new lodge hout the country at The late Bro. VERY general regret will be felt throug (Cothele), the Order was practicall y in the same position as last year, There L l y ° ppGM ' ' the loss which the Craft has sustained through the deat h of had been 107 initiations during the year, so they had lost a great many , and G Cheshire. R.W. Bro. Lord DE TABLEY , Past Prov. G. Master . members by brethren neglecting to pay their fees, a lew by death, and a Sup. of Cheshire. The sad event had been antici pated for some time past, few leaving the county. He congratulated the lodges generally on the his lordship having attained an age when the power of rallying from a severe manner in which they were worked , but pointed out that many of the officers attack of illness is very small , but none the less will the sorrow occasioned of the lodges were not only ignorant of the Constitution and by-laws of the by his loss be deep and sincere. The deceased had been a member of our Provincial Grand Lodge, but even of their own by-laws. The ignorance in Society for 56 years, havingbeen initiated at Oxford , in 1831. He had worn regard to the Constitution was something alarming. He called special the purple of Grand Lodge since 1859, while for upwards of 20 years he had attention to the section of the Constitution referring to non-subscribing presided over the strong and ancient Province of Cheshire with conspicuous Masons visiting lodges, which slated that a non-subscribing Mason could ability and success. He had hel ped materially to promote the cause of our onl y visit any lod ge once in his life, and not once a year, as was generally Charitable Institutions , and had only ceased from the active pursuit of understood. Masonry when his health and strength were no longer able to bear the strain. The reports were adopted. We offer our respectful sympathy to his family, his large circle of friends, Bro. CHIRGWIN read the report of the Cornwall Masonic Annuity and and the brethren of Cheshire, to whom by his wise counsels, his geniality, Benevolent Fund. The subscriptions and donations for 1887 were £146, a and his tact, he had endeared himself , and by whom his retirement from decrease of £12 on last year, which with the £192 balance in hand at the on office was so greatly lamented. end of 1886 and ^142 interest vested fund made the total income X481. The grants to male annuitants amounted to ^45, to female annuitants £28 PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF CORNWALL. ios., educational grants £30, expenses £17, leaving a balance in hand of £360. The capital account amounted to £4038, being an increase of /133 since the date of last meeting. (Applause.) From the commence- Bodmin—which was specially decorated for the occasion—was selected ment of the fund in 1864 to the present the recei pts had amounted to this year as the meeting-place of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Cornwall, ^6350, out of which there had been paid to male annuitants £124.0, female which assembled there on the 13th ult., in the Wesleyan Schoolroom , £153, grants for relief ^60, educational grant ^465, expenses of manage- under the presidency of Bro. the Earl of Mount Edgcumbe ment ^259—total £2178 ; balance £4171, namely, investments £3811, in , Prov. Grand ' Master. bank ^,360. The SECRETARY read the Treasurer 's report of subscriptions to the The other Prov. Grand Officers present were— Imperial Institute, the total being £$S. Bro. Anderton added that many of Bros. Sir Charles B. Graves-Sawle, Bart., D.P.G.M. ; R. Adams, 330, P.S.G VV • the brethren had subscribed to the Institute in other ways. G. B. Pearce , P.J.G.W. ; Rev. M. , 450 J. Sutton, 75, P.G. Ghap. ; R. Carter, 7I The PROV . GRAND M ASTER said he himself had subscribed through P.G. Reg. ; E. D. Anderton , 331, P.G.S. ; W. K. Baker, 1272, P.S.G.D. ; A. Luke - another channel. The Masonic subscri ptions would be added to the sum 977, P.S.G D. , C Parsons, 7S9, P.J.G.D. ; W. B. Morriss, 1S1, P.J.G.D. ; 7 and Bassett, 856, P.G.S. of VVks. ; J. G. Hemvood , 970, P.G.D. of C. ; W. Giles 496 total from the county, which would amount to between ^500 £600, P.A.G.D.C ; Norman Gray , 967, P.G.S.B. ; G. Darke, 1136 , P.G. Std . Br. ; J. nearer the latter than the former. Brewer, 496, P.A.G.S. ; Martin Sampson, 121, P.G.O. ; J. Pearce, 1071, P.G. Purs.; The SECRETARY read the report of the Committee of Relief , which J. Langdon , 131, P. A .G.P. ; W. Andrew, 7S9 ; C. de C. Treffry, 977; J. C. Burrow, stated that a grant of five guineas had been made that day to the widow of a 1544 ; and H. B. Neame, 5S9, P.G. Stwds. ; N. Francis, J. 75, P.G. Tyler ; VV j Penryn brother , and to the widow of a Fowey brother. The Board of Hughan, P.G.D. of Eng. ; T. Chirgwin , 131, P.P.S.G.W.; P. J. Wallis, 330, P.P.G. £.5 Reg.; Frank Harvey, 450, P.P.S.G.VV. ; J. Dennis, 330, P.P.J.G.D. ; 1. Dawe, Benevolence in London had granted £80 to the Province , £30 to a widow 970, P.P.G.D.C. ; VV. Rowe, 330, P.P.G.T. ; T. Geach, S56, P.P.J.G.W.; Col. of a Falmouth brother , £20 to the widow of a Penryn brother , and /30 to W. E. Michell , 1528 , P.P.S.G.VV.; T. C. Pol glaze, 75, P-P.A.G.D.C; W. Guy, 496, a brother of the Carew Lod ge, and a grant had also been made to the P.P.G.D.C; E. Milford Cock, 5S9, P.P.J.G.D. ; J. Reynolds, 331, P.P.G.S • F widow of a Wadebridge brother. The Committee 's grants were confirmed. B. Williams, P.P.G.S.B. ; P. Giles, , P.P.G.S.B. ; 977, 496 J. Hill , 970, P.P.I.G.D. ; The brethren proceeded in procession to the parish church , where a F. Dinnis, 75, P. P .G. Purs. ; H. F. Willey, 12S4, P.P.S.G.D. (Devon); VV. Bailey P.M. 1544; E. Scantlebury, S56, P. Prov. J.G.D. ; G. H. Small , 121, P. Prov. G.S! sermon was preached by Bro. the Rev. M. J. Sutton , P.G.C. A special VVks. ; VV. F. Creber , 1164, P.P.G.S.B. ; H. Jones, 1954, P.P.G.S. ; Rev. R. F. anthem written for the occasion by the Organist , Bro. Juleff , was sung. Fraser-Frizell , 893, P.P.G. Chap. ; A. T. Grant, 318, P.P.G. Purs. ; 1. R . Hayman, On the lodge re-assembling, Bro. G ILBERT PEARCE submitted his report 121, P.P.G.R. Hants ; J. Hugell, S56, P.G.D.C ; Rev. F. B. Paull , 496, P.P.G 's operations ol the Cornwall Masonic Charity Associa- Chap. ; T. Hicks of the second year , 1529, P.P.J.G.W. ; F. J. Hext, 330, P.P.S.G.VV. / F. J. Hext, the jun., 330, P.P.G.S.B.; R. A. Courtney, 510, P.P.S.G.D. ; G. Darke tion, which showed total recei pts of 366 guineas from all sources, and , 1136, P.G. St members including chapters Br. ; j.VV. Higman, 496, P.P.G.S.B. ; j. Hawker, 330, P.P.S.G.VV . ; T. Gill, 967, number of subscribing , lodges and , to be 205, P.P.G.D.C ; W. J. Hawke, 330, P.P.G.S.B. ; VV. Settle, 5ro, P.P.G.S. VVks. R the increase this year being 137 guineas and 47 members. Of this 366 Lean , 331, P.P.G.D.C ; VV. H. Roberts, 1785, P.P.G.S.B. ; J. T. Brooking, 1071 , guineas 240 were sent to the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution for Aged P.P.G.S. VVks. ; C E. Juleff , 496, P.P.G.O. ; T. White, 510, P.P.G.S. VVks. ; ]. Freemasons, 6 guineas to the Institute for Boys, guineas to the Girls' Harris, 510, P.P.G.S.B. ; Turner, 5 55 J. 557, P.P.G.D.C ; J. Lovell , jun., 121, P.P.S. Institute, and adding to the voting strength of the province 6 votes, of G.D.; Dr. Bedford Kerswill, 1164, P.P.J.G.W.; G. Kerswill , , 9 970 P.P. I.G.W. • G and 28 perpetuity votes. In the two years onl that Barnes 1164 P.P.G. Purs. ; E. Poor, u 36, P.P.S.G.D.; E. Aitken-Davies, which 68 are life voles y 1 099, P.P.G.S. Wks. Devon ; J. Olver, 113S, P.P.G.S.B. Devon ; C E! the association has been at work it had collected the handsome sum of £6ig Brown , 856, P.P.G. Tyler; J. R. Collins,330, P.P.G.S.B.; and W. Mason, 496, P.P. I .G D. for the great Charities. (Applause.) Bro. Pearce also announced that his The P.M.'s present were— Bros. E. Varcoe, 977; I. T. Tillman, m : R . H. Marshall stewardships realised for 1887 for the central Masonic Charities the very ara , Ha«k n i- H. Spear [I ,V « n- 5^9L J \ J ' ' .33;i , 330; VV. Ellis, 318; H. C. large sum of -£704. (Applause.) Welch, 967; I.C Mack, 131 ; R. C VVhetter, S5G; R. Parken, 1164 ; H. Searle, Bro. HUGHAN in proposing the adoption of the report said their hearty 699 ; T. J. Smith, 496 ; J. Sobey, 1164; J. T. Baker, 1151; W. Bartlett, S56 ; T. , , R. Mills , 1006; R. Vercoe, 330 ; J. O. Job, 496; J. H. Cousins, 557; R. H. Shap- thanks were due to Bro. Pearce for the trouble he had taken in working so cott, 970 ; A. W. White, 1136; W. H. Marty n, 1785 ; W. H. Pope, 17S5 ; I. well on behalf of the province. (Applause.) They must all be gratified to Doney, 856; R, Hooper, 510; R. S. Olver, 330; R. Sampson , 7S9; E. Herring, find such a very large sum had been raised on behalf of the Charities for the 1071 ; G. Burns, ; G. Cassell 1071 , 1:36; J. Pea rce,. 1136 : J. G. Anderson, met- past year and that the Association had done so remarkably well—even better I. Cook, 970; F. G. Vincent, 330; W. Tredinnick , , J. 496 ; B. G. Derry, S56 ; and Bro. Pearce had succeeded in raising largest R. Pearce, 1071. The I.P.M. 's present were—Bros. J. H. Hoyte, S56 ; W. T. Davey than the previous year. the ; G. M Cornwall. 330 . Downing 131 ; W. Colenso, 121 ; T. White, 7S9; J, T. Rodda, 1544 ; sum in one year ever raised for the Charities in the Province of B 5SJ ; H l lv la 5S9 ; W. Stephens, and lause.) They must also be very pleased to see that the formation of £u ™?! „ 'c V . " > 1954; J. G. Bli ght, 496. (App The W.M.'s: Bros S. Tresidder , 75; F. Edvyean, 330; E. Williams, 1272 C. the Association had in no way injured the Cornwall Masonic Annuity and Hudson , 318; S. White, 970; H. Worsdell, 967; A. P. Davies, 977; C. Kent Benevolent Fund. (Applause.) Bro. Hughan stated that the Freemasons 609 ; J Julian , ; J. D. Pearn , S93 ; J. lonkin , 131; 33/, J. Lander, 19 64; J. were now spending at least £200 a day on behalf of their Masonic Charities. Mclurk , 496; A. k. Collins, 1136 ; J. Stnbley, 17S5 ; W. H. Huddy, 510; T. VV. Perry, 856; G. I rethewy, 1164; H. Down, 2166 ; H. Bowden , 1071: W. Bond (Applause.) d r< A- Bail S.W.'s: Bros. Corn- # 7iir*Ji . ?y- "5- J. M. Richards, 318; R. Rillston , 777 The voting in connection with the applications with regard to the E. Wedlake, 121; J Pendray, 1544 : B. Parsons, 7S9 ; R. Courtenay, 1151; T wall Masonic Annuity and Benevolent Fund resulted as follows : A grant Whale, W. I. Watts ' to of an 330; , 496; !• . R. Thomas, 1S9 ; R. Bonney, 1954 ; J. Duckett , the widow Falmouth brother of l 5 ; Henwo°d R. C. Revell of ^10 a ; educational grant £ ?rV J?'„B' . 5io; , 1071; and R. Edgcumbe, 970 J.VV.'s: Bros four S9 i ' r"' Vs;, J „ - > 75! VV. E. Grose, 699; J. Brewer] of a 1964 ; W. M. Roberts, 1164; J. R. Brewer, 330; E. B. Trezise, 1:36; W. hi. Martyn years to the son of a St. Columb brother; a similar grant to the son jun 17S5 ; WRRawhng, 107,; T. C. Betty, hter of 2 557; W. E. Marchant, S93; JJ. P Redruth brother ; and a grant of £15 for five years to the daug Lilhcrap, 570 ; N. Bray, 2166 ; and F. J. Denison , 977. Fowey brother. . annual The lodge having been opened in due form, apologies were read by Bro Bro. C. Truscott, who was expected to be present to submit his not present ANDERTON, P.G.S., from Bros. N. J. West, P.G. Treas. ; Morgan statement as manager of the votes for Masonic Charities, was. , P.G. Bros. Truscott and Pearce were re-elected Stewards of the Masonic S.B. ; J. F. Penrose, Rev. G. L. Church , Willey, J. W. J. John, Captain Chanties. Colville, W. D. Rogers, C. Bryant , Rev. G. K. Kendall, and H. Pole. The SECRETARY read the report of the Truro Cathedral Fund Commit' On the roll of lodges being called , Bro. A NDERTON stated that every tee, which showed that it now amounted to £549. .. lodge in the province was represented , a satisfactory fact not often occurring Bro. the Rev. and Hon. J. T. B OSCAWEN promised another £$. ("P" in connection with meetings of Provincial Grand plause.) This made the total of £554. , Lodges in other parts of was the kingdom. Bro. H UGHAN , in moving the adoption of the report, said there very strong feeling generally in the province that a portion of theirto fu" Bro. ANDERTON, in the absence of Bro. N. West J. , P.G. Treas. should be devoted to the Cathedral Fund, and if ^46 were voted it> read the Treasurer's report, which showed a balance in hand of £127, as contribution from the Freemasons of the province would then amoun- ^ against last nce £125 year. (Applause.) In regard to the sale of directories, ;£6oo. One reason why thev ought to vote something from the prov was because Truro Cathedral was the first cathedral the foundation of which INSTALLATION OF BRO. LORD EUSTON AS had been laid with Masonic honours. Another and primary reason was be- PROVINCIAL GRAN D MASTER OF cause their beloved Grand Master—(app lause)—was Chairman of the Cathedral Committee, and had devoted so much of his time and interest on NORTHANTS AND HUNTS. the work ; and unless they voted a substantial sum they would not be doing their duty .either to the Cathedral or to their Grand Master. (Applause.) On Monday afternoon Bro. the Right Hon. the Earl of Euston was Bro. BAKER seconded the resolution , and remarked that he believed , formally installed Grand Master of the Province of Norths and Hunts, in irrespective of religious belief, the Cornish , Masons were proud of the succession to his Grace the Duke of Manchester, resigned. Cathedral. (Applause.) There was a large attendance of brethren from all parts of the province The PROV . G RAND MASTER said he was always jealous that the funds at the special Provincial Grand Lodge meeting, which was held in the of the province should be devoted to no objec t to which they could not be legitimately applied. He, therefore, thought, unless the proposition was Museum of the Town Hall, Northampton , and the visitors included Bros. likel y to be carried unanimously, it ought not to be considered the Right Worshipful General J. S. Brownrigg, CB,, P.G.M. Surrey ; The resolution was carried unanimously. the Right Worshipful Sir Reginald Hanson, Bart., P.G.W., Lord Mayor Bro. the Earl of M OUNT EDGCUMBE remarked that although the mem- of London ; Thos. Fenn, President of the Board for General Purposes ; bers of the Craft took a large part in the laying of the foundation-stone of Colonel Shadwell H. Clerke, Grand Secretary ; Robert Grey, President of the cathedral, it, of course, would be impossible they should do so upon the occasion of the opening of the building. The accommodation was limited the Board of Benevolence ; Edgar A. Baylis, Dep. G. Dir. ' of Cers. ; to between 1700 and 2000, and it had been a very difficult matter to the and the W. Mayor, A. B. Cook, P.G.D. of C Upwards of 200 Masons Committee to allot places. He thought, however, that the province should were present. be represented by a few chosen members, and if a few names were sub- The Provincial Grand Lodge having been duly opened ) the officers o? mitted to him he would try to obtain tickets for them. (Applause.) Grand Lodge present were saluted. Bro. the Earl of Euston was then duly In answer to Bro. BAKER , the P ROV. G RAND MASTER said the original installed Provincial Grand Master by R. W. Bro. General J. S. Brownrigg, idea was that the money subscribed by the Freemasons of the province to C.B., P.G.M. Surrey. the Cathedral Fund should be devoted to defraying the cost of one of the Bro. General BROWNRIGG congratulated Lord Euston on his appoint- central piers, on which a brass plate would be placed recording the fact. ment to the distinguished position of Grand Master of the Province of (Applause.) Norths and Hunts, and expressed his conviction that its high and onerous Twenty-five guineas were voted to the Cornwall Masonic Annuity and duties would be effectively discharged by him. Benevolent Fund, and ten guineas to the Girls' School, Boys' School, and Lord EUSTON replied briefly, but to the point, and returned his heartfelt Aged Masons' Fund respectively. Bro. Milford Cock was elected Treasurer thanks to the brethren for the welcome they had given him that day. to the Fund, Bro. Chirgwin Secretary, Bro. Crewes Assistant Secretary, and The ceremony completed, the new Provincial Grand Master was Bros. S. Tresidder and J. Tonkin Auditors. greeted with Masonic enthusiasm. Bro. Lord Euston then proceeded Bro. W. Guy was elected Prov. G. Treasurer, with Bros. Bailey and W. to appoint his officers. Bro. Butler Wilkins was re-appointed Deputy Giles as Auditors. Provincial Grand Master amidst general approval, his discharge of The PROV . G RAND M ASTER announced that the collection at the church the duties of that office for some years past having won for him the hearty amounted to £S 5s. Two-fifths were voted to the East Cornwall Hospital , approval of the province. Bro. Lord Euston 's elevation to the Prov. Grand two-fifths to the Cornwall Masonic Annuity and Benevolent Fund, and one- Master's chair left the office of Prov. G.S.W. vacant. He appointed Bro fifth to the vicar of Bodmin. He thought they ought to have the Provincial Geo. Ellard, Prov. G.D. of C, and P.M. of 360 and 17 64, as his successor, Grand Lodge earlier in the year. (Hear, hear.) Referring to the Jubilee, evidently, by the way in which it was received, a most popular selection. the Earl said he attended the magnificent gathering of Masons at the Bro. Rev. S. W. Wigg, of Anstey, Assistant Chaplain of the Province, Albert Hall, and he had the pleasure of seeing honours conferred upon was appointed Chaplain in place of . Bro. the Rev. G. B. Hooper, who has those in whom they were interested. (Applause.) He was sure they gladly removed from the county. Bro. Smith, of St. Peter's Lodge, was appointed welcomed Sir Charles Sawle in his capacity of Past J.G.W. of England. Prov. G.D. of C. in the room of Bro. Ellard. Two veteran workers of the (Loud cheers.) The Prov. Grand Master said he had five Jubilee honours province, Bros. Buckle, P.G. Sec, and J. U. Stanton, P.G. Treas., received to confer—Past Provincial Grand honours. He distributed them as the honour of Prov. Grand Rank, as Prov. S.G. Wardens, in recognition follows :— of their long and valued services, and in association with the Jubilee year. Thanks were given , on the proposition of Bro. Rev. S. W. SANDERS, Bro. han .,. ... P.P.S.G.VV. J. W.J. Hug ... P.G. Chap, of England, seconded by Bro. TERRY, to the Duke of Man- „ S. G. Bake .,, ...... P.P.S.G.W. chester, for his past services to the province. Richard Carter ...... P.P.T.G.W. „ On the proposition of Bro. BUTLER W ILKINS, D.P.G.M., seconded by P.P.j.G.W. „ W. Rowe ...... Bro. Rev. S. W. W IGG, the hearty thanks of the brethren were given to „ J. H. Hoit ...... P.P.G.S.B. Bro. General Brownrigg for his presence and services that day. The Prov. Grand Master invested his officers for the ensuing year as A Masonic address to Prince Albert Victor, to be presented on the follows :— following day, was also adopted. Subsequently the Provincial Grand Lod Bro. Sir Charles Graves-Sawle ,,. ... Dep. Prov. G.M, ge was closed * and an adjourn* ment was made to the banqueting hall. „ E. D. Anderton .,, ...... Prov. S.G.W. The banquet was served in the Large Hall. Some 200 brethren sat „ W. Nettle ...... Prov. J.G.W. down. The P.G.M., Lord Euston S presided, and was supported on his right - J *»¦ Ch by his Deputy, Bro. Butler Wilkins, P.G.S.B.; by Bro. the Right Hon. :: r£: w. R S„ e ::: ::: ::: I °- ^- Sir Reginald Hanson, Bart., Lord Mayor of London „ W. Andrew ...... Prov. G. Reg. , P.G.W.; Bro. the Rev. Dr. Sanders, P.G. Chap. ; Colonel Shadwell Clerke, „ T. Chirgwin ...... , ... Prov. G. Sec. G. Sec. ; Bro. Terry, P.G.S.B. ; Bro. F. R. W. Hedges, P.G.S.B., B. G. Derry ...... Prov. S.G.D. J. &c; and on his „ left b Bro. General Brownrigg, C.B. ; Bro. T. Fenn Hawken... .,...... Prov. S.G.D. y , President B.G.P.; Bro. „ J. J. Robert Grey, President, B.B. ; Bro. E. A. Bay D. C. Burrows ...... Prov. J.G.D. lis, Deputy G.D. of G j „ Bro. Major A. B. Cook, P.G.D.C ; Bro. A. D. Grant ...... Prov. J.G.D. Sir Lionel Darell, G.S. ; Bro. „ E, Darell, P.G.S. ; Bro. S. Hamilton „ H. Cousins...... Prov. G.S. of W. Cartwright, and Bro. Edward H. J. Bedford. The whole of the brethren on the left „ I. Sarah ...... Prov. G.D.C. , also the Lord Mayor, Colonel Shadwell Clerke, Terry, and Hed „ Doney ...... Prov. G.D. D.of C. ges, are members of the J. Studholme Lodge, Lord Euston's mother lod „ Tilman ... ,...... Prov. A.G.D.C. ge, and their presence was a J. testimony to the respect in which they „ Major Rashlei h ...... Prov. G. Swd. Br. hold Lord Euston as a brother of their g lodge, of which, by the bye, General Brownri „ H. Jones ...... Prov. G. Std. Br. gg is the founder. " The Queen and the Crait," „ T. Harris ...... Prov. G. Std. Br. and " The Prince of Wales, G.M. of England," having been given from the „ T Gill Prov. A.G. Sec. chair, and duly honoured, the ...... Chairman gave " The Health of the Pro G.M. of „ T. C. Mack ...... Prov. G. Org. England, Lord Carnarvon , the D.G.M., the Earl of Lathom „ H. Searle ... ,...... Prov. G. Purst. , and the Officers of the Grand Lodge, Present and Past." „ John Langdon ...... Prov. A.G. Purst. The LORD M AYOR of LONDON „ T. H. Spear ... ,., ... ..," , Sir Reginald Hanson, who received an 1 enthusiastic greeting, briefl y „ T. R. Mills ... replied. He referred to the attendance of Grand Lodge Officers as an evidence of the „ W. Carne esteem in which Lord Euston . '}- Prov. G. Stwds. was held b 3, h,. Herring y them, and trusted that for many years he would continue to preside over their province. i, G. Cassell (Loud cheers.) General BROWNRIGG, )» T. S. Bailey ... .,...... J who was received with much cheering, said he felt it was a conspiracy of his brethren, though a consp „ J. N. Francis ...... Prov. G. Tyler. iracy of brotherly love and goodwill, which had led to his performing the duty of installing their Bro. Chirgwin appointed Bro. J. C. R. Crewes as clerk assistant. Provincial Grand Master that day. (Cheers.) It was, however, a duty he The PROV . GRAND M ASTER said a Past Master's collar had been had gladly undertaken, and he asked them to drink " The Health of the Prov. instituted to distinguish them as such . Its distinguishing characteristic was G.M., Earl Euston." (Loud and prolonged cheering.) They haditonScri ptural silver braiding upon it. authority that '' out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh." Bro. E. POOR moved a vote of thanks to Bro, Anderton for his long and If his mouth could but give utterance to the abundance of his heart at that valuable services as Secretary. moment, they would listen to such a flow of eloquence as they had rarely This was seconded by Bro. H UGHAN. heard. (Laughter.) Unfortunately, his mouth was not equal to the de- The PROV. GRAND M ASTER said he had to thank Bro. Anderton most mands of his heart, and he could only say they had secured in Lord Euston deeply for the way in which he had worked as Prov. Grand Secretary. a P.G.M. whose work would delight them. (Loud cheers.) They had The Prov . Grand Master hoped that in future all Secretaries of lodges seen in the few words they had already had from him that his heart was in would endeavour not to add to the work of the Secretary of the province. his work, and they would find that he would discharge faithfully and well Bro. A NDERTON, in rep l y to the vote (which was heartily carried), said the duties ot the high office to which he had been appointed. (Loud and he had done everything he could for the good of the province. (Applause.) prolonged cheering.) Bro. Colonel M ICHELL moved a vote of congratulation to the Prov. Lord EUSTON , on rising to respond, was greeted with a degree of enthu- wand Master on the honour which had been conferred upon him in being siasm rare in Masonic circles. When the applause had subsided, he said aPpointed aide-de-camp to the Oueen. he hardly knew how to thank the brethren for the way in which they had Bro. Sir C HARLES SAWLE seconded the vote, which was heartily received him—especiall y how to thank them for the way in which they had carried, and the noble PRESIDENT having replied, Prov. Grand Lodge was come from all parts of the province to do him the honour they had done. It closed. would be a day he should remember as long as the Great Architect of the fhe brethren afterwards held a banquet at the Guildhall , under the Universe gave him power to remember anything. (Cheers.) The way in presidency of the Prov- Grand Master, the Earl of Mount Edgcumbe. which they had come from their distant lodges to be present at the installa- 1 »e loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured tion of one who had been so short a time amongst them only gave him greater encouragement and greater hope to go on , and knowing them a His lordshi p then laid a purse of money on the stone. great deal better as he went on , he should esteem it a privilege to do all he His Royal Highness Prince A LBERT VICTOR replied. He said : M y could to advance the interests of the lodges. (Cheers.) General Brownrigg Lord Euston and brother Masons—I thank you for your cordial address of had said a great deal more than he deserved. (Cries of " No," and welcome. You are well aware of the interest which my lather takes in the " We'll back you up.") They would back him up, he knew. (Cheers.) In affairs of our ancient Order , and it is a matter of sincere pleasure to me to military or civil life, when a man had anything to do, there was nothing have been assisted in this ceremony by so numerous a body of the province which gave him greater incentive to do what he had to do well and thoroughly of which you have just been installed Grand Master. (Loud cheering.) than the knowledge thathe would be well backed up. (Cheers.) He could The choir then sang " God save the Queen," in which the company not tell them how pleased and happy he was to be amongst them. He should joined , and the proceedings terminated. feel that wherever he went in Northamptonshire he should meet friends The Masons firs t left , and marched to the Masonic Hall to disrobe, and and brethren—(cheers)—and in them , whenever he had a cause to plead, he the Mayor and Corporation went to the Guildhall. The Prince remained knew he should have a pretty strong following. (Loud cheers.) His lord- in the building a short time, and then entered the Infirmary, where he ship then appealed to the brethren on behalf of the Infirmary Fund, and inspected the wards, afterwards proceeding to the Guildhall to the banquet said he hoped they would show to those who were not Masons that Masonry in his honour given by the Mayor. was what they said it was—Charity from start to finish. (Loud cheers.) The collection would be taken as soon as he sat down . ( Laughter and cheers.) Continuing, he said he meant to do all he could for the province. He should go round to each of the lodges and try to know them all. He CONSECRATION OF THE CHERWELL CHAPTER hoped they would get young Masons coming in and that other lodges would OF ROYAL ARCH MASONS, No. 599, be raised. He again thanked them, and with them to back him up and help AT BANBURY. him they would find that heart and soul he was with them. (Loud and prolonged cheering, again and again renewed.) It may interest many of our readers to learn that the Cherwell Lodge The collection was made, and £70 18s. 6d. was at once realised. But of Freemasons was constituted by warrant from the Grand Lodge of Eng- HAIRMAN , Prov. Grand Lodge, the C said, would add to that £10 and land so far back as the year 1852 , when the Rev. Charles Kega n Paul, Prov. brethren had guaranteed on the morrow an additional sum of ^19 is. 6d., G. Chaplain of Oxfordshire and who we believe is the present head of which would bring the sum assured up to £100. (Loud cheers.) Towards , , , this sum it may be added, the top table contributed £25 10s. the renowned publishing firm of the same name, was nominated as the first Lord EUSTON next gave " The Health of Bro. Butler Wilkins, D.P. Worship ful Master. G.M.," and highly eulogised the complete and thorough way in which he The Consecration Ceremony was performed on the 23rd February of the had discharged the duties of the office. (Loud cheers.) He felt that in same year by the Rev. Chas. John Ridley, Right Worshipful Provincial his work would be rendered light by the able taking the office of P.G.M. Grand Master of Oxfordshire , assisted b Bro. Stephen Burstall the Deputy assistance of Bro. Butler Wilkins, in whom, as second in command , he had y , the most perfect confidence. (Loud cheers.) Prov. Grand Master, and a large number of Oxford brethren ; since which Bro. BUTLER W ILKINS, who was warmly cheered , briefly replied, and time the lodge has been governed by a long array of Worshipful Masters, spoke of the harmony and usefulness in which Lord Euston would find the many of whom, from their great knowledge of , and skilful working in the lodges of the province working. (Cheers.) Art, have received high honours, and have thus rendered themselves emi- Lord EUSTON next proposed " The Health "of General Brownri gg," the nent in the Craft. Owing to the zeal, energy, and ability displayed by some founder of his own mother lodge—(cheers) —and to this the gallant G ENERAL of the members during the last few years, Freemasonry in Banbury has warmly and appropriately responded. made rapid progress, so much so, that in 18S2 it was thought desirable that Lord E USTON , in giving "The Officers of Provincial Grand Lod ge. Present a permanent building should be established, a building which would not and Past ,'' coupled with it the name of Bro. George Ellard , who had proved only give greater comfort and convenience to the brethren , but one also himself a most hardworking and zealous Mason , and whom he had , there- which should at the same time be more worthy of the Great Architect of fore, had great pleasure in placing in the position of P.S.G.W., as a man the Universe Himself , and of those moral precepts which are inculcated in who was peculiarly fitted for it. (Loud cheers.) all Masonic lod ges. On the 17th November, the Worshi pful Master, Bro. ELLARD briefly replied , and paid a warm tribute to men like Bros. officers, and brethren , had the high and distinguished privilege of receiving Buckle and Stanton , who, with the D.P.G.M., had been the backbone of their Provincial Grand Master, H.R.H. the late Dukeof Albany, K.G., who the province for years. He felt that the prophecy of Lord Euston as to the honoured them by laying the foundation-stone of their new Hall. future of the province would be realised under his leadershi p; and his lord- Bro. J. S. Palmer was unanimousl y re-elected W.M., and on the 12th ship might rest assured that whatever he proposed for the good of the November, 1883, m tne presence of a brilliant gathering of Masons, province would be gladly carried out by the brethren. (Cheers.) formall y opened and performed the first ceremonies in the Hall which had The other toasts were:—" The Masonic Charities ," proposed by Bro. been commenced under such happy auspices. BUCKLE , acknowled ged by Bro. B INCKES ; " The Visiting Bre thren from The Cherwell Lodge, which has always held a high reputation in the nei ghbouring Provinces," for whom Bros. E DWARD D ARELL and Captain province, continues its onward progress, and is at the present moment one Cos spoke ; and " The W.M.'sof the various Lodges in the Province," of the most prosperous lodges in Oxfordshire. We think, therefore, that for whom Bro. SPENCER , W.M. 445, and Bro. SIDDONS, W.M. 607, the members have acted wisely in founding a Royal Arch Chapter for the replied. working of a more advanced portion of the Order. A petition was signed During the banquet the platform and the Mayor 's tribune were occup ied and forsvarded to the Grand Chapter of England by the following com- by many lady friends. panions : Comps. the Right Hon. the Earl of Jersey, Prov. G.M., P.G.W. The brethren were warm in their encomiums of the various arrangements of Eng land ; Reginald Bird , M.A., Deputy Prov- G.M., P.G. Soj. of made for their comfoit by the Local Committee, which consisted of the fol- Eng land ; Ri ght Hon. Viscount Valentia, Prov. J.G.W., P.G.W. of lowing brethren : Bros. Butler Wilkins, J. U. Stanton , George Ellard , H. England ; John S. Palmer, P.P.G.W., M.E.Z. designate ; John Potts, Brown , A. Cockerill , T. P. Dorman , A. Jones, T. Emery, H. Hodges, E. P.P.G.W., H. designate ; Edward Prescott, P.P.G.W., J. designate ; Fletcher, J. J. Hart, J. Kellett, T. Wetherell , and George Butcher Edward J. Bruton , P.P.G.W., P.P.G.H.; Thomas Eley, P.P.G.R., (Secretary). P.P.G.S.; H. Robins , P.P.G.W., P.P.G. Std. Br. A charter having been obtained , the consecration of the Cherwell LAYING OF THE FOUNDATION STONE OF THE Chapter took place in the Masonic Hall on Monday, the loth inst. In the h illness, of Comp. Col. Shadwell H. Clerke NORTHAMPTON GENERAL INFIRMARY BY absence, throug , Grand Scribe E. of England , who had kindly undertaken the duty, the beautiful cere- PRINCE ALBERT VICTOR. mony was performed in a most impressive manner by Comp. the Rev. H. this important Masonic ceremony, following as it did the installation of Adair Pickard , the M.E. Grand Superintendent , assisted by Comps Lord Euston on the previous day, was the occasion of a large gathering of E. Bruton , Rev. R. W. M. Pope, and T. Eley. the brethren. Prince Albert Victor, who was the guest of Lord Spencer , The chapter having been formally opened , the G RAND SUPERINTENDENT arrived at Northampton about noon , and, after receiving addresses from the addressed the companions on the nature of the meeting, intimating that they were assembled to establish a new chapter, which he had every reason Inhabitants and from the Governors of the Infirmary, a procession was to believe would have a bright and prosperous career. formed , of which the Masonic body formed a part , and proceeded to the The companions having signified their approval of the officers named in site of the new building. The ceremony was performed in accordance the charter, the Presiding O fficer proceeded to constitute the companions tvith the Masonic ritual. into a regular chapter in ancient lorm. The following address, which was read by Lord^EusTON , was presented A very able oration on the nature and principles of the Institution having Rev. R. VV. M. OPE to his Royal Highness :— been delivered by Comp. P , the ceremony was continued, and ably rendered throug hout in that solemn manner to which the beautiful To his Roya! Highness Prince Albert Victor of Wales, K.G., R.W.S.G.W. of England. ritual readil lends itself. it please your Royal Hi of the Craft so y May ghness, The installation of Principals was undertaken by Comp. in a VVe, the R.W.P.G. Master, Wardens, and brethren of the Prov. Grand Lodge Eley, who of Norths and Hunts, beg to approach your Royal Highness to offer to you our heartiest masterly manner installed Comps. J. S. Palmer, as M.E.Z. ; John Potts, welcome to this ancient town. as H.; and Edward Prescott, as j. Comps. Bruton, Eley, Drinkwater, We rejoice that your visit is on an occasion so much in harmony with the principles and Robins kindl y accepted office pro tern., and were duly invested by the of our common Craft , the relief of distress and the spread of beneficence , and we trust M.E.Z. that the presence of your Royal Highness this day in the sacred cause of Charity may Committee give an impetus to the work which has been begun , and which , when completed, will be Many brethren having been proposed for exaltation, and a also the expression on the part of our province of our thankfulness at the Jubilee of her having been appointed to frame the by-laws, the new chapter was closed in Most Gracious Majesty our Queen. due lorm. We recognise with pride the honour done to our ancient and honourable Fraternity The musical arrangements were most effectually carried out by Comp. by so man y members of your Royal House, who have entered its lodges, and done W. R. Bowden , P.P.G. Org., assisted by Comp. Varley Roberts, Mus. excellent work as brethren of the mystic tie, and we trust that that connection , J. so inti- Doc, Organist of Magdalen College, Oxford. mate and so valued in the past, may have a long continuance in the future. More Lion especially we beg your Royal Highness to convey to H.R.H. the Prince of Wales, our An excellent banquet was provided by Bro. A. Johnson at the Red M.W. Grand Master, the assurance of our dutiful submission and obedience. Hotel , at the conclusion of which the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were Praying that the Great Architect of the Universe may have you in His holy keeping, dul y honoured , the speeches throughout the evening being of an unusually and preserve your life for many years of honour and usefulness , we beg to tender our assurance of unswerving and heartfelt loyalty to your House and person. able character. Comp. J. S. Palmer, M.E.Z., who presided, was supported by Comps. J• Signed on behalf of the Provincial Grand Lodge, held in Northampton , October ot 17th , 18S7, A.L. 5887, Potts, H.; Edward Prescott, J.j the M.E. the Grand Superintendent EUSTON , P.G.M. Oxfordshire, P.G.S. Eng. ; Right Hon. Earl of Jersey, Provincial Grand B UTLER W ILKINS , D.P.G.M. Master ; Reginald Bird, M.A., Deputy Provincial Grand Master, P-^j3 - F. G. BUCKLE , P.G. Secretary. Eng. ; Rev. R. W. M. Pope, P.P.G.S.N.; E. G. Bruton , P.P.G.H.J , This address was also received with loud cheering. T. Eley, P.P.G.S. ; and other distinguished guests. ( T Bro. Lord EUSTON added , I beg to say that last night we had a collec The toasts were—" The Queen and Royal Arch Masonry ;" " '¦ " tion for the Infirmary, and I am pleased to lay on this stone 100 guineas Grand Principals ol the Order, and the Officers of the Grand CnfPi.fg (Loud cheers.) Present and Past," coupled with the name of Comp. Reginald Bird ; Grand Superintendent of Oxfordshire " ; " The Consecrating Officers, and W. H.Baily, W.M. 1S20; Sandle, VV.M. 1962 ; E. Terry.P.G.S.; J.H.Renton , R.F.Austin , Comp. Rev. R. VV. M. Pope " ; " The Provincial Grand Officers, Past C. Lucas, G. Raird . A. Cooper, Sir Lionel Darell , Bart., G. S.; A. B. Co.ik , P.A.G.D. pals of the of C.; J. Ferguson, F. Walker, Dr. Ramsay, the Rev. E. H. Banfather, J. A. Bluxam , and Present , and Comp. Bruion." The toast of " The Princi S. H. Cartwrig ht, T. W. Weeding, J. Scarlett Campbell , E. Darell , E. A. Bay lis , D.G. Cherwell Chapter " was given by theM.E., the Provincial Grand Superin- Dir. of Cer. ; Admiral Selwyn, Dixon-Hartland , M.P. ; Braithwaite Wilson, tendent, and replied to by the M.E.Z., J. S. PALMER ; "The Visitors ," to J. Scott, Pellew-Wilson , C. J. Lucas, Parker Wilson , J. Etherington , which Comp. the Rig ht Hon. the Earl of ERSEY and Comp. Rev. G. E. W. R. Wood , R. H. Thrupp, P.A.G.D. of C; A. A. Pendlebury, Asst. G.S. ; J F. Binckes, P.G.S.B. ; Terry, P.G.S.B.; F. R. W. Hedges P.G.S.B. ; G. BARNES responded ; " The Officers of the Cherwell Chapter, and Comp. J. , Kelly, P.G.S.B. ; R. Hudson , P.G.S.B. ; W. H. Brittain , P.G.S.B. ; G. J. W. Eley." Winzar, Minstrell , T. ]. Railing, P.A.G D. of C; Lieut.-Col. Haldane, P.GS.H. ; During the evening excellent songs were given by Comps. Bowden , Eley, Colonel W. Bristow, P.G.S.B.; F. Mead, P.G.S.B. ; R. Bradley, P.G.S.B. ; VV. and Dr. Roberts- Nay lor, P.G.S B.; S. S. Partridge, P.A.G.D. of C; Dr. Sissons, P.A.G. D. of C.; The Janitor's toast concluded the proceedings. R. H. Venables, P.A.G.D. of C; J. Bodenham , P.A.G.D. of C; T. Forrester, Mayor of Chorley, P.G. Std. Br. ; G. C Heron , P.G. Std. Br. ; E. Anstead , E. Y. Jolhffe, K . E. Cooper. Kev . J. Baker, VV. M. Bywater, G.S. d. ; C. Fendelow, G. Std. CONSECRATION OF THE LINDSAY CHAPTE R , Br. ; G. Beech, G. Std. Br. ; C. F. Matier, P.G. Std. Br. ; C. F. Howard , P.G. Std. Br. ; G. H. Bud, P.G. Std. Br. ; J. Hedley, P.G. Std. Br. ; W. Boby, P.G Std. Br.; No. 1335, WIGAN. B. K. Thorpe, P.G. Std. Br. ; J. H. Sillitoe , P.G. Std. Br. ; J. H. Matthews, P.G. Std. Br. ; N. D. Davis, E. CaFfin, I. Brett, P.G.P. ; W. H. Perryman , G.P. ; W. In January last, a charter was obtained to enable the brethren of the Hopekirk , A.G.P. ; J. C. Parkinson , P.G.D. ; J. M . Case, P.G.D. ; Capt. N. G. Lindsay Lod ge, No. 1335, to take the Royal Arch Degrees in a chapter Phili ps, P.G.P. ; Lieut.-Col. Somerville Burney, P.G.D. ; F. Ricnardson , P.G.D. ; Rev. Dr. P. H. E. Brette, P.G.D. ; R. H. Lindsell , P.G.D. ; Rev. W. Whittlev , attached to their own lodge. Although there are only two Craft lodges in W. O. Walker , for P.G.D.; , P.G.D.; C Hammerton, P.G.S.B.; W. Roebuck P.G. the town , yet the promoters of the new chapter felt just ified in app lying S.B. ; J. E, Dawson , P.G.S.B. ; A. Spencer, P.G.S.B.; J. Chadwick, P.G.S.B. ; a new chapter, owing to the number of P.M.'s of 1335 being unable to get W. Goodacre, P.G.S.B. ; H. Sadler, G.L; C. O. Tagart, W. R. Baggallay, F. K. Principals' chairs for many, many years. Metcalfe, and Dr. T. Gurney. The promoters of the Lindsay Chapter are Comps. the Right Hon. the The LORD M AYOR, on rising to propose the first toast—" The Queen and Earl of Crawford, P.G.N. ; M. W. Peace, P.M. ; Lieut.-Col. R. A the Craft "—stated the great pleasure he had, at the close of his year of ffarington , P.M.; S. A. Oliver, P.M.; L. R Rowbjttom, P.P.G.N.; C office , to welcome so many names at the Mansion House, and although he E. Beazer, P.M. ; J. D. Murray, P.M., P.Z., P.G- Treas. West Lanes. ; intended that this should be a gathering where there should be a minimum H. T. Byrom, P.M. ; W. Johnson, P.M.; A. H. Crossley, P.M., H. 178 ;• of speeches, he hoped there would be a maximum of talking, and that on R. B. Seddon , W.M. ; and J. Browne, S.W.—all of the Lindsay Lodge ; this occasion they should find the Mansion House by no means a temple of and on the 29th ult. the chapter was duly constituted and dedicated by silence. (Cheers.) Comp. W. Goodacre, P.G. Std. Br., Prov. G.S.E., as Deputy to the Grand In giving " The Health of the Grand Master," the LORD M AYOR Supeiintendent, the Earl of Lathom. stated that he had received a letter from his Royal Highness, expressing The installation of Princi pals was undertaken by Comp. Robt. W ylie, regret at his inability to be present. They could scarcely have antici pated P.G.P.S., P.P.G.H., and the manner in which the work was performed by the pleasure of seeing his Royal Hig hness among them, considering the the Consecrating and Installing Officers, as well as the beautilul oration , so labours he had undergone of late. With regard to those members of the ably and so impressivel y delivered by Comp. Rev. T. B. Spencer, M.A., family who were now suffering, it was, he was su»-e, the sincerest hope of P.Z., afforded an intellectual treat to the companions present. every Freemason that theirs was but a passing ailment. (Cheers.) The Principals installed were Comps. the Right Hon. the Earl of C raw- In giving " The Health of the Grand O fficers," his LORDSHIP stated ford , Z.; M. W. Peace, H.; and Lieut.-Col. ffarington, J.; and the that but for the fact of the Earl of Carnarvon being abroad lor the benefit officers invested were Comps. S. A. Oliver, Treas. ; J. D. Murray, S.E. ; of his health, they might have expected him to be present among them. H. T. Byrom, S.N.; C. E. Beazer, P.S. ; W. Johnson and R. B. Seddon , They had heard of him at the Cape, and at every one of the colonies he Asst. Sojs.; and J. Browne, D.C. visited he would be respected for his eminence as a Mason and a statesman, There were present during the whole of the ceremonies— and for the interest he had always shown in those distant lands. With Comps. I. H. Barrow, P.P.G.S. ; A. G. Collins, Prov. G. Reg. ; J. |. Greaves, regard to the Deputy Grand Master, the Earl of Lathom , he had been P.Z , P.G.O. ; 1. Milli gan, P.G.A.S. ; R. Worrall , P.G.D.C; J. Williams, P.G. probably the most hard-worked man in the Biitish empire. Ab a Past S.B. ; J. B. Wolstenholme, P.A.G.S.E. ; C. Wilson, P.A.G.D.C ; F. I. Pentin , P.G.S.N.; VV. E. M. Tomlinson, M.P. ; E. Beilby, P.Z. S97; G. L. Campbell , P.Z Grand Warden , who never was a present one—(laug hter)—he thanked his 17S; J. Philli ps, P.Z. 178 ; T. Milner, Z. 178 ; and the following companions of 17S Royal Hi g hness for the honour which had been conferred upon him by the J. Brindle , VV. Daniel , K. Knowles, J. Lambert, W. Taberner , T. R. Simpson, J Grand Master during the year. The Grand Officers were doing their Preston, J. Wilson, J. Radcliffe, John Cobham, 241 ; Ralph Bettey ; and E. H utmost to promote the interests of the Craft and, as a result, the worl d at Beaman. large. (Cheers.) The Consecrating and Installing Princi pals were, on the motion of the The Earl of LATHOM said, in reply to the toast, that it was some satis- M.E.Z., elected honorary members of the chapter. faction to himself that he was replying for about three parts of the room. The names of eight exaltees and eig ht joining members were proposed They thanked the Lord Mayor for the kindly hospitality which he had and seconded. extended to them as Masons. He spoke of the universality of Masonry Apologies were received from several companions, and from esteemed and the benefits which were derived from it. Comp. G. P. Brockbank, P.G. Std. Br. The LORD M AYOR , in proposing " The Health of the Brethren below the After the chapter was closed , the companions adjourned to the Royal Dais," thanked the several lodges of which he was either a Past Master or Hotel, where the banquet awaited them, which was served in admirable a hon. member, for the honour they had conferred upon him. style by Miss Jerums. Owing to che unavoidable absence of the M.E.Z,, Bro. EDMUND YATES responded, and the Earl of Crawford , the chair was taken by Comp, Peace, H., supported Bro. the Earl of J ERSEY proposed " The Health of the Lord Mayor,'' by the J. and the Prov. Grand Officers. stating the great pleasure they had derived from his Lordship's hospitality. During the dinner the usual loyal and Royal Arch toasts were introduced They had not often the advantage of meeting together, but meeting together between the courses, and full y honoured , and thanks to the Chairman , who in the ancient City Hall , they ought now to thank the Lord Mayor for the discharged his duties in an admirable manner, were expressed. A most honour which he had conferred upon them. Freemasonry was not only enjoyable evening was spent by both visitors and members. largely prevalent in the Royal palaces of England, but it was strongly present in the civic home of the great City of London. They all admired Lord Mayor Hanson as a personal friend , but they were bound to acknowledge MASONIC BANQUET AT THE MANSION HOUSE. him as a brother, and not Chief Magistrate of the greatest city in the world. (Cheers). The Lord Mayor on Tuesday evening entertained at the Mansion Bro. the LORD M AYOR briefly replied. House a distinguished company of brethren. The banquet ostensibly was given to the Earl of Lathom , the Grand Master and the Officers During the evening an excellent selection of vocal music was supplied by Deputy , Bros. A. Browne of the United Grand Lod numbering J. , W. Coates, H. Tay lor, and R. Hilling. The banquet ge of England, and those present, was most admirabl served b upwards of 300, included :— y y Messrs. Ring and Brymer, and the whole proceedings were of an exceptionally enjoyable character. Bros, the Rig ht VVorshipful the Earl of Lathom, D.G.M. ; the Earl of Jersey, Prov. G.M. Oxfordshire ; Alderman Sir J. Staples, K.C.M.G., P.G.U. ; Alderman Whitehead , Alderman Sir H. E. Kni ght, Alderman Sir H. A. Isaacs, Alderman Savory, Alderman Cowan, Sheriff Davies, Sheriff Higgs, Dr. E. E. Wendt, PROVINCIAL GRAND MARK LODGE OP Grand Sec. German Con espondence ; Col. Shadwell H. Clerke, Grand Sec ; SOMERSET. Rev. W. Stradling, P.G. Chap.; Rev. R. J. Simpson, P.G. Chap. ; Rev. C. J. Martin , P.G. Chap.; Rev. Dr. T. C. Smyth , Grand Chap. ; Lieut.-General Hon. iiomerset Calthorpe, P.G.W.; Sir Offley Wakeman, Bart., Prov. G.M. Shropshire ; The Prov. G.M.M., Bro. R. C. Else, held his Provincial Grand Lodge! Sir G. Elliot, Bart., M.P., Prov. G.M. South Wales ; Col. C. Lyne, Prov. G.M. Mon- at the Three Choughs Hotel, Yeovil, early in the present month , under the mouthshire ; Col. E. C. Malet de Carteret, Prov. G.M. Jersey ; W. VV. B. Beach , banner of the William de Irwin Lodge, No. 162, which has lately been re- M.P., Prov. G.M. Hampshire ; Col. Sir F. Burdett, Bart., Prov . G.M. Middlesex ; in abeyance nearl T. F. suscitated (alter being y six years), mainly by the exertions Halsey, M.P., Prov. G.M. Herts ; SirH. Williamson , Bart., Prov. G.M. Durham ; Nosworth P.P.S.G.W. Sir John Monckton , P.G.W. ; T. VV. Tew, J.P., Prov. G.M. West Riding, Yoiks; of Bro. W. J. y, H. D. Sandeman , Past District G.M. Bengal ; Sir G. Goldney, Bart., P.G.W. ; Rev. The Provincial Grand Master appointed and invested his officers as G. W. Weldon , Grand Chap.; R. Eve, Gian d Treas. ; T. Fenn , President Board of follows :— General Purposes ; George Kenning, P.G.D. Midd.; R. Grey, President Board of Bo. Col. W. Long ...... ,. ... Dep. Benevolence Prov. G.Mi ; F. S. Knyvett , J.G.D. ; Lieut. Col. Sir A. Kirby, E. B. Sutton , P.G.D. ; „ Dr. W. W. Westcott, W.M. 162 ...... Prov. G. Ford, P.G.D.; E. Letchworth, P.G.D. ; John Aird, M.P., Col. F. Gadsden , G. S.G.W;* Plucknett, jun., Carmalt Jones, G. Hughes, O. T. Hodges, Sergeant Robinson. Dr. A. „ T. W. Stone, W.M* 119,...... Prov.J.G.W G. Medwin, W. Jarvis, W. V. Morgan , Dr. C. Godson , H. A. Rigg, G. P. Goldney, „ J. Burnett , W.M. 191 ...... prov. G.M.O* Deputy W.M. 259; P. de Lande Long, P.G.D. ; W. C. Beaumont, P.A.G.D.C ; W. „ T. H. Holroyd, W.M. 128 ...... prov . S.G.O. E. Stewart , P.A.G.D.C ; Dr. Purchas, R . N., P A.G.D.C ; J. A. Farnfield, P.A.G. „ Dr. P. H. Colmer, S.W. 162 .,, ... Prov. J.G.O. D.C; C. Martin , P.A.G.D.C; Colonel Edis, G. Supt. of Wks. ; R. G. Glover, „ Kev. L. Winter, 191 ... .,, ... prov. G. P D.G.D.C; Sir J.S. Goldie Taubman, K.C.M.G., P.G.M. I. of Man ; A. M. Broadley, Chap. P.D.D.G.M. Malta; C Belton , S.G.W. Surrey ; D. B. Ledsam, G.S. ; H. „ C. W. Radway, P.G.D. Eng...... Prov. G. Treas. Hacker, G.S. ; W. ]. Parker, G.S. ; A. J. Lawrence, G.S. ; G. L. Ey les, „ F. T. Elworth y, P.M...... Prov. G. Sec. G.S. ; R. Clowser, G.S.; A. T. Day, Dr. H. Sutherland , A. Hill , G.S. ; V. „ VV. Honton , P.M. 162 ...... Prov. G.R. of M. Robinson , G.S. ; S. G. Glanville , G.S.; C Critchett, Major T. P. Powell, G.S. ; Dr. „ J. G. Vile, 121 ...... ,,. Prov. S.G.D. "• weldon, US.; W. H. Ky lands, G.S. ; F. Gurdon Brown , G.S.; Col. L. Harding, „ VV. Rice ...... „ ... Prov. P.A .G.D. ; O. Hansard, C Driver , P.G.S. of W.; Gibson , P.G.S. of W.; Dr. J.G.D. J. .. W. H. Good. 128 ...... Pmv I ; I n( \\r W. H. Russell, Edmund Yates, W.M. Bird of Avon Lod ge; G. Cooper, S.G.D. ; V. P- Freeman , J.G.D. ; G. Plucknett , P.G.D. ; Brackstone Baker, P.G.D. ; J. E. „ C. C. Strawbrid ge, 191 ... ,., ... Prov. G.D.C. Saunders, P.G.D.; R. Gooding, P.G.D. ; F. H. Goldney, P.G.D. ; Dr. I'. Trollope, „ H. G. Crowe, 348 .,, ... ,., Prov. G.Swd . Br. P-G.D. ; Sir G. Prescott, Bart , P.G.D. ; T. Welier Poley, P.G.D. ; Dr. G. B. ,; Gill, Brodie J. 348 ...... ,, ... Prov. G. Std. Br. , P.G.D. : R. H. Holmes, P.G.D. : F. West. P.G.D. : H. Smith. P.G.O. ; A. Milborne J,- L. Mather „ J. , 162 ... .,, ,,, Prov. G. Org. , Assistant G. Director of Ceremonies ; J. F. H. Woodward , P.G.S.B. j ,,. *• T. Bennett, H. Pritchard , H. Dickey, T. H. Miller-, T. D. Bear, Dr. F. Pocock, H, „ Capt. Newell, 162 .,, ... Prov. G.I.G. "• Room, R. St. A. Roumieu , W. H. Cobb, Rev. R. F. Hosken , T.J. Reeves, T. „ A.J. Salter ... .,, ,,. ,., Prov. G. Tyler. H- Gardiner, T. C Walls, A. Escott, T. E. Fenn, R. G. Clutton, J. F. Hepburn, P. A, A sum of 10 guineas was voted for the Royal Masonic Benevolent acratchley, J. T. Briggs, R. M. Jones, W. Kuhe, P.G.O. ; C. Geldard W.M. 859 ; Institution. HPHE FIRST MASONIC FESTIVAL ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR GIRLS. ¦* of the ensuing year will be that of the J? {GEORGE SPILLER 'S H ILL BATTERSEA R ISE, S.W. ST. JOHN , Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution g/ Surgeon's Optician, FOR ^ CHIEF PATRONESS : M 3, WIGMORE ST., W. fey>» HER MSJESTY THE QUEEN. AGED FREEMASONS AND WIDOWS OF ^ o**' 1 , „ , PATRON AND PRESIDENT : FREEMASONS, GRAND PATRO N AND PRESIDENT : &T * SHOT-PROOF SPECTACLES, H.R.H. The PRINCE OF WALES, K.G., &c, HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS THE PRINCE OF WALES, ft? g M.W.G.M. THE~ K.G., M.W.G.M., ^ NEW GRAND PATRONESS : ^ H.R.H. THE PRINCESS OF WALES. WHICH WILL TAKE PLACE AT § " SHOOTING" PINCE-NEZ, Freemasons' Tavern, G-reat Queen Street, S j WITH RIGID BRIDGE. FOUNDED LONDON, to I They press the nose much less than 1788. £ any other eye-glass. N EDNESDAY, 29T H FEBRUARY, 1888, J CENTENARY CELEBRATION , 1888. O W Upon which occasion

Brethren willing to act as Stewards on the above impor- Sir GEORGE ELLIOT, Bart., M.P., TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESSES (Maud). tant occasion will greatly oblige by sending in their names R.W. Prov. G.M. South Wales (East Division), as early as convenient. For the Freemason Printing Works— F. R. W. HEDGES, Sec. Has been pleased to signif y his intention of Presiding. Freemasons' Hall W.C. FREEMASON, 5, , LONDON". Brethren are earnestly invited to accept the office of PHILP'S Stewards upon this occasion, and they will greatly oblige For Jewels, Clothing, Banners, and Furniture — *** "ONE AND ALL " by forwarding their Names and Masonic Rank , as soon as KENNING, •••• convenient, 10 the Secretary, who will gladly give any LONDON. information required, and supply them with the necessary w Celebrated Plat e and Glass Polish circulars, &c. Is absolutely £:ee from Grit & Mercury, Acids, or any injurious substance. It is fraternally hoped that, upon this occasion, owing to the large number ot A pplicants and the few vacancies, ADVERTISEMENT SCALE OF It cannot be surpassed for burnishing gold , silver , nickel , and all Brethren will use their influence to obtain donations kinds of white metals, and for cleaning gilt moulding, marble, show- towards the funds of the Institution , which were never " ftbe freemason." mirrors chandeliers , and ' ass generally. TEK IHSOTIOir cases, shop windows, , g more needed than at the present time. Expenditure in It is extensively used by the Peninsular and Oriental Steam 000. Permanent Income onl 60.). SINGLE COLUMN per inch £050 ' Annuities alone £15, y £3 Nnvi gati in ( ompany on board their steamers, by the princi pal O NE PAGE 10 o o West End silversmiths and jewellers, and by Sheffield and Bir- JAMES TERRY, Vice-Patron, P.G.S.B., ham Electro-Platers &c. O NE COLUMN 3 10 o ming , Secretary. Price 6d., & is. P UBLIC COMPANIES' & PARAGRAPH ADVERTISEMENTS , 3d., 4, FREEMASONS' HALL, LONDON , W.C. I S PER LINE Wholesale of Messrs. BARCLAY & SONS, 95, Farringdon-street, E.C. . . or of the Proprietors— PAINS IN THE HEAD, FACIE, AND LIMBS, WANTS, &C, KOUR LINES, 2s. 6d., and Cd. PER LINE RHEUMATISM, AND RHEUMATIC! GOUT THOMAS PHILP & CO., GOUT ,. , additional. Immediately TT ADE S and Speedily 14, Salcombe Eoad, Stoke Newingfcon , London , N. Relieved l\, cured by TO OUR READERS. OUT AND HEUMATIC r^ |3 piLLS. T HE F REEMASON is published every Friday morning, price 3d,, and GOW, contains the fullest and latest information relating to Freemasonry J OHN Which require neither contineiucnt nor alteration ot diet. of every degree. Subscri ptions, including Postage :— "$&¦' NEW BROAD ST., B.C. United States, ,, -tf ^Outside Railway Station). IMPORTANT TESTIMONIAL United Kingdom, Canada, the Continent, India, China, Ceylon, j-itoAr 1 HOHEY IANE MARKET, CHEAPSIDE. the Colonies &c. Arabia, &c. •OCVAWJ^ TRADE' S M R . PRANK WRIGHT, piLLS. 5S1 93, THEOBALD'S KD„ HOLBOElf, 'W.C. -Li The Comedian. J- 13s. 6d. 15s. 6d. i'/s. 6d. .rt 125, BROMPTON ROAD, S.W. rjiADE'S piLLS. Remittances may be made in Stamps, but Post Office Orders or ±- on sale the J-' Prince of Wales Theatre, chcijues am preferred , the former payable to G EORGE K ENNING , flA^U" *' JOHN GOW always has ' London the latter crossed London foint Stock Bank. VJ^ Largest Stock in London of the Very Best ADE'S Birmingham, l' eb. l'Jth, 1S87. piLLS. Chief Office, , E Dear- Sir,—I liiive been n grout suf- *¦ .-.a Quality at Lowest Prices. Barrelled Oysters. EADE'S feror from the gout for the past live piLLS.

Sold by all Chemists and Medicine Vendors, in Bottles, Mr. J. C. STEVENS Is. lid., and 2s. Oil. WILL SELL BY AUCTION GEORGE EADE, 72, Goswell Ed., London. at hi s great Rooms, HAS any Reader any MASONIC 38, KING ST., COVENT GARDEN, W.C , VOLUMES of Interest to DISPOSE of at a low SATURDAY , O CTOBER 22, 1887. price.—Address, X. Y. Z., care of the Editor. Every MONDAY, W EDNESDAY and S ATURDAY, * WILL anyone assist a Freemason ©rigmal Correspondence* FIRST-CLASS BULBS in great distress to procure a SITUATION. He has been unemployed for 7 months through no fault of his [VVe do not hold ourselves responsible for, or even approving of from Holland , irit Aged 30, married , and well educated. Excellent the opinions expressed by ourcorrespondents. but we wish in asp own. limits—free —Address—E. G. R., S, Oriel-road, Homerton E. of fair play to all to permit—within certain necessary Lotted to suit all Buyers. references. , discussion J —— On view Morning of Sale, and Catalogues had. FACT.—HAIR COLOUR WASH THE MASONIC CHARITIES. A will bring grey hair to its original colour in two hours. This To the Editor of the " Freemason." MASONS' CEETfflCATES , &c, FRAMED is guaranteed. 105. 6d., sent forstamps. Splints for Bow Legs, 2t s. Dear Sir and Brother, Enamelling, 42s. Nose Machine, 10s. 6d. Skin tightener, 3s. 6d. I do not see that the letter you inserted last week 21 Lamb's Conduit-st. (near Holborn), London. TO ANY DESIGN. —ALEX. ROSS, , from " Established 1850. "J. 174 affects my criticism of his introductory letter and Table or that of " Espoir," whose views I, in the MORELL, main, supported. As far as my knowledge goes of the H- . Provincial Associations to which "J. " refers, they are 17 and 18, Great St. Andrew St., Bloomsbu 174 ry, W.C, London. of two kinds, and both have, instead of clashing with our Manufacturer and Importer of all kinds of Picture Frame and Of COGKERELL 'S princi pal Charities, rendered them essential service. There Decorative Mouldings (Two Million Feet always in stock). Every / 13, CORNHILL, E.C. are the Associations, such as those established in East and requisite for the Trade and Exportation. Illustrated Book of \^f West Lancashire and elsewhere children Patterns post free for three penny stamps. For , which educate the ^r of pocr or deceased brethren in the local schools, and ^^V Prices, sec Da ily Papers. thereby reduce the pressure upon the central Charities ; Caused by wear tl 01 ISPiSr ™ \ , promp y removed and there are the Associations, like that of Staffordshire, fr0m Ladies' Jacliets Gentlemen' e ill , s / Trucks direct from the which offe r facilities for the local brethren becoming L'' ll]\ W j I\ j tj H I Coats, &c, any colour, by a N EW Cj Charities. w L. 1 Colliery to every Railway Governors or Life Subscribers to the same central DRY PROCESS. Sole Inventor. ' But, except in so far as they help to explain why the pro- Station. vinces which have established the former kind figure in the W. A. ALLERY, Festival Returns for less than might have been expected from them, or why those which have the latter kind are able ot Tailor, Breeches Maker, Costumier, &c„ A. MONARCH-KINO, to contiibute more, I do not see what these classes organisation have to do with the Table which "J. 174 " "*s TAILOR , oe 63, OXFORD STREET , ¥. Opposite Parkins and Gotto's. been at the pains of compiling, and which, if it is to , it criticised at all , must be criticised on its own merits, as , is Cornhill, E.C and Regent-street, W., stands, and not in connection with something else which R EPAIRS, ALTERATIONS & GENERAL CLEANER. the LONDON. wanting. This Table sets forth what London and Six Months guarantee given with every Garment made several Provinces, &c, have contributed at our seveJ* at this Establishment to remove Shine free of charge. 10 PER CENT. DISCOUNT FOR CASH. Benevolen t Festivals du ring the seven years, iS8i-J°i'/' what these contributions amount to altogether in each case P. M ., Sec, called the attention of the lodge to the case of and their annual average ; the annual value or cost of the the lad Le Gros, son of a lately deceased brother. After which each receives from the Institution ; and the adverting to the fact that the M.W.G.M. had graciously benefits IBBPOB-¦-- S 3§ag=aiBSaKe-aa =Sfraj excess of contributions over " value received " or of " value —- — OP JC&IMISI g iven the St Martin 's-le-Grand candidate 95 votes, the received " over contributions as the case may be. As it Secretary regretted to have to announce the failure of the stands, and assuming that its figures are accurate and th at lad, and called on each brother to do his best to ensure Le it means what it professes, 1 admit it is a valuable hel p to Gros' success at the next election. The report of the the merely tabular view of Masonic benevolence; but if it Audit Committee having been duly read and received, means something more or less than it professes, then I am Craft jtaonrg* the Secretary moved that the best thanks of the lodge be afraid I must ask "J. 174 " to pardon me if I have failed given to Bro. T. H. Roberts for his efforts on behalf of the to ascertain .what he has furnished me no data for ascer- CITY OF LONDON LODGE (No. 901).—A Craft in having introduced seven initiates in 13 months. taining. If I have gone astray, it is because I have taken regular_.._,_ meeting_-.; of_c this.u:- lodgeI _ J was heldL _ U at_i. the.u_ Guildhall/- ..iiji-^il This having been dul y seconded and agreed to, the pleasing his Table for what it contains, and not for something which Tavern, on Monday, the 17th inst. There was a good ceremony was gone throug h of investing Bro. Leversed ge, he now tells us it does not, but ought, to contain. May I attendance, including Bros. Dan. Hughes, VV.M. ; H. I.P.M., with the P.M.'s jewel , and Bro. Woodward , P.M., take the liberty of suggesting that "J. 174 "'s explanations Harbord, I.P.M.; K. Pittam Stevens, S.W. ; J. Hoddi- with the Secretary 's jewel. The two well-earned rewards of last week would have been better, if like the reasons nott, J.W. ; Jno. Hughes, P.M., Treas. ; C. Beaumont, having been graciously acknowledged, the lodge was once given by a jury for their verdict, they had been left P.M., Sec. ; "W. R. Hay lock, S.D.; A. Prince, J.D. ; G. closed , and the brethren adjourned to the banquet. During the evening the sual toasts were proposed and unsaid, and for the same reason, namely, that they entirely Rubardt , I.G. ; J- G. Finister, Org. ; E. Vanner and R. destroy whatever value it may possess ? F. Whur, Stvvds. ; G. A. Cundy, P.M.; A. Ginger, P.M.; responded to in equally felicitous terms, and thus, aided by As regards the letter of " Zetetes," I do not feel called F. Rich , G. Inglish , J. Hatton , H. Barwell, W. J. Tuck, the harmonious efforts of several talented brethren, a most upon to introduce the name of a particular province into a G. Lawson, C. J. Whetnall , Hy. Hall, A. N. Harden, G- enjoyable time was spent. discussion which concerns London and the provinces Smith, J. H. Hayden , A. South , P. G. Rogers, and others. generally, nor is it in my power to " explain the trick," by Visitors : Bros. G. Saunders, Org. 15; J. Mavo, 1614; and which many votes are obtained for little money. However, ALDERSGATE LODGE.—(No. 1657).—The VV. W. Lee, 1897. October meeting of the above lodge was held on Monday I will say this by way of corroborating my former state- The lodge having been formally opened, the minutes of ment, that the province I had in my mind when writing my last, at the Albion Tavern , Aldersgate-street. There were the previous meeting were read and confirmed. Messrs. present Bros. E. Anderton, W.M.; E. Y. Jolliffe former letter has been represented at three out of the 12 Julius Bona, having been duly balloted , S.G. Wm. Thompson and VV. Middx., I.P.M.; G. Vickery, S.W. ; Renals, J.W. ; Festivals held during the last four years ; that during that for, were initiated into Freemasonry, after which Bro. Hall J. period it has given nothing to the Girls' School and 60 A. Brookman , P.M., Treas. ; Rev. Dr. P. H. E. Brette, was raised to the Second Degree. The ceremonies in both P.G.D., P.M. and Hon. Sec ; A. B. Hudson, S.D. ; F. guineas to the Boys' School, while, according to the Sub- Degrees were rendered by Bro. Daniel Hug hes, VV.M., in scribers' Lists issued on February of this year, it has five Crockford , J.D. ; J. La.kin , D.C; M. R. Webb, I.G. j a clear and distinct manner, which impressed the candi- G. Rawlinson , Stwd. ; George Kenning, P.M.; S. White children in the former and four in the latter Institution ; dates and gratified and delighted the brethren. Other , and that during the same period it has g iven less than P.M.; W. H. Froom, P.M.; J. Shotter, J. S. Jarvis, business having been transacted, the lodge was closed in W. S. Chapman , E. C. Phil pot and T. Benskin. Visitors : £100 to the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , in and the brethren adjourned to a substantial , ancient form , Bros. C. Kiechelmann , P.M. ; H. W. Leonard, which, from the latest returns I have seen, it has one male repast. 515 905 ; annuitant and four widow annuitants. If this sum of J. Bodenham , P.G.D. of C.; and T. Owen, P.M. 12S7. The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were dul y honoured, The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed. between £150 and £160 represents all it has been able, being proposed by the W.M. and received by the brethren without detriment to its own interests, to contribute to our Mr. E. Campbell Phil pot was initiated into the mysteries in a hearty and fraternal manner. of ancient Freemasonry chief benevolent Institutions during three years, then 1 I.P.M,, by the W.M. in a most impressive Bro. Harbord , said the gavel had once more manner. repeat, there is nothing further to say—its mite is as been entrusted to him , and the brethren w'ould know it was worth y a contribution in the eyes of all just Masons The brethren dined together under the gavel of Bro. E. for the purpose of proposing " The Health of the VV. Anderton the W.M. Bro. Rev . Dr. P. H. E. Brette as the larger gifts of stronger and richer pro- Master." He had no doubt it would be received with the , vinces. But if , as, in the absence of any information to enthusiasm it deserved. They would agree with him that received the congratulations of the lodge on his appoint- ment to Grand Lodge office. the contrary, I am justified in opining, its lodges are con- the pleasant task of proposing this toast was the only stituted as are those of similar provinces, which are neither work he had to do, for the manner in which the W.M. richer nor poorer, yet contribute more largely and more performed his work rendered the post of I.P.M. a sine- OLD ENGLAND LODGE (No. 1790) .—The frequentl y, then 1 say this " province I could name," but cure. They had all seen the work Bro. Daniel Hughes, members of this lodge met on the 6th inst., at the Masonic do not, has been wanting in its dut y towards our Central VV.M., had done that ni ght, which had been a credit, not Hall, Thornton Heath, when therewere present Bros. H. M. Institutions and should lose no time in repairing the de- only to himself , but also to the lodge. He would, therefore, Hobbs, P.P.S.G.D. Surrey, W.M.; F. T. Rid path , S.W. ; fault. I am not propounding a very novel or very ask them to rise and drink with all heartiness and sincerity J. Kilvington , J.W.; W. Foulsham, P.M., P.P.J.G.W. alarming proposition when I lay it down that it is the duty to the health of their W.M. Northumberland , Treas. ; G. S. Horsnail, Sec ; R. G. of each of the constituent parts of our Masonic body Bro. Daniel Hug hes, W.M., in reply, said that once Fleming, J.D.; C. Tarry, .Steward ; W. H. Ranson, corporate to bear its due share of the common burden more it afforded him great pleasure to respond, and thank I.P.M. ; H. Baber, P.M.; F. C. Pascal!, P.M.; J. which devolves on that bod y, and that when some of those the I.P.M. for the kind manner in which he had proposed , Buckley, Sherry, Cox, Symmonds, Mortimer; Healey, parts fail in their duty, then one of two results muit ensue : andthe brethre n for their hearty reception of the toast of his Gordon, Jas . Davies, Bolton , Horton , Chamberlain , Best, (a) either the common burden is not borne to its full health. He could assure them that the word s of the I.P.M. Griffin , iGreenfield, James Clarke, and W. Lane, Tyler, extent ; (b) or the remaining parts have cast upon them applied to his case exactly, for he carried out his duties to Visitors : Bros. W. Fox Hawes, S.D. 4033; W. Burn, more than their due share of the joint responsibility. the best of his ability, and he hoped to their satisfaction. I.G. S80 ; and E. C. Holdsworth , Stwd. 2096. —Yours fraternall y, As time was short he would conclude with those few re- The lodge having been opened , and the minutes of the ZETA. marks, again thanking them for their great kindness. last meeting read, Bros. Healey and Buckley were passed BROWNE'S MASTER KEY. The VV. Master then gave " The Initiates," and said to the Second Degree. A sincere vote of condolence was that nothing afforded the occupant of the chair more proposed by Bro. Foulsham, P.M., and ordered to be To the Editor of the " Freemason. " pleasure than initiating good men into Masonry . During entered on the minutes, to Bro. C. Daniel, P.M. 65, (an Dear Sir and Brother, his year he had been singularl y favoured. The two initiates honorary member of the lodge) on the sad death of his In repl to " X. Y. Z " his edition is the second y , , of that evening had been attentive candidates, and that only son. After other business had been transacted, the and is worth 10s. It is not very scarce, as is the first edition , fact had assisted him materially in the working of the lodge was closed in due form, and the brethren adjourned which latter has long been at a fancy price. Several of ceremony. He had been especiall y pleased to initiate an for refreshment. 1S02 have been exhibited , and others are known : but of esteemed friend of his, Bro . Bona, into Freemasonry. That The supper, which , one of these being partook more of a dinner (in 179 8 I only know of two in Bro. George brother had come from the United States, and although he regard to quality and quantity, and the manner in which it Taylor 's magnificent Worcester collection.—Yours frater- had Masonic friends there, had preferred entering Masonry was served) gave credit to the experience and business nally, in the old country . The brethren would be pleased to heat ability of Bro . Tarry, the Steward of the lodge. The October . RAMSDEN RILEY. 15th J. that he had been gratified at the manner in which the usual loyal toasts were by the W.M. of "The Queen, ceremony had been conducted. The other initiate had Loyalty to the Throne, and Fidelity to the Craft,""'which been proposed by Bro. Lawson, a brother initiate of his was followed by Bro. Kilvintgon and brethren singing (the W.M.'si. " God save the Queen." Bro. Thompson having returned thanks, The Worshipful Master then spoke of the great pleasure Bro. Bona replied , and said that the words Faith, Hope, he felt in meeting the brethren and the visitors on that, as % ^^ ^ ^ ^^^ ^ : and Charity had been told him a long time ago, but he had on every occasio n, at this his mother lodge, and alluded to heard them repeated in the lodge that night. He had the telegrams received fro m Bros. Samuel, S.D., and walked in that path since his youth. He was g lad that he Elverston , who were unable to attend. The W.M. then had been initiated in this, his native country . He was very said, having obtained the proud position of W.M., which PROV. G. LODGE OF NEW YORK, A .D . 17S1 . thankful for their kindness, which he should never forget it was the pride of every Freem ason to attain, he hoped I have carefully read Bro. G. B. Abbott's exhaustive during his life. He was sorry to say he could .lot remain those who had been initiated since he was introduced articles on the ori gin and character of the Provincial with them, as he had to return to America; but he hoped to into Masonry in the Old England Lodge would, when be with them again in March next Grand Lodge Warrant of New York under the , when he trusted to be called upon, accept the obligations which he had the "Ancients " and entirely agree with him that the able passed and raised in their lod ge. pleaaure of discharg ing. , "The Visitors " was next g Masonic Historian , Bro. J. G. Findel, wasin errorin pinning iven by the Worship ful "The Visitors'" toast was given by the Worshipful Master who tendered a sincere welcome to the his faith to the dictum of Bro. F. G. Fincke, who in 1S56 wrote , visiting Master, and responded to by Bros. Fox Hawes, Burn , and a pamphlet, which I know well, entitled " The Earl hrethren. Holdsworth. y History Bro. Saunders, Org. thanked the W.M. and of the Orig inal Charter of the Grand Lodge of New York, 15, bre- The Worship ful Master then gave the toast of " The critically examined. " Bro. Fincke sought thren for the cordial reception he had received. Although Officers," which was responded to by Bros. Ridpath, S.W., to prove that lodges, he had much the Charter in question was an imposition , and that there he had visited many pleasure in testi- and Kilving ton, J.W., both of whom heartily endorsed the was no Duke of AthoII Grand Master of the "Ancients fying to the excellent working he had witnessed. The kind expressions of the VV.M. respecting the junior bre- " officers were all well acquainted with their duties at the time of its issue. The fact of the 4th Duke of , and thren, and admitted the satisfaction they felt in occupying Athole having been initiated under age, from a modern thoroug hly supported their VV.M. He hoped to have the their respective positions in the lodge. American point of view would invalidate any pleasure of visiting them again ere long. The VVorshipful Master then gave the toast of "The document The other visiting brethre n having responded issued by one so admitled , but as we all know, his Grace , the Tyler's Treasurer and Secretary," and remarked that whenever toast closed an enjoyable meeting. Bro. Foulsham was passed through the Three Degrees, installed as Master, their Treasuer, , was absent, their meetings and also as Grand Master, all in one day. During the evening several songs and recitations were appeared to him to be found wanting, and a keen feeling A copy of the Bro. Finister original Warrant may be found in the Fre emasons' Chron- given by the brethren , , Org,, presiding at the of some unnatural vacancy existed. He hoped that Bro. ianoforte in a brilliant manner. icle of September 2nd , 1S76, and another bearing the p Foulsham, who was one ot the founders and original prime same date, and in precisely the same terms and partic- movers of the lodge, would live many years yet to be pre- ulars, save the change of the names of sent with them, and give them the advantage of that the officers so ST. MARTIN'S-LE-GRAND LODGE appointed, is given in the Masonic Magazine for August, (No. extensive and large experience in Freemasonry which he 1S76, having been issued to constitute a Prov. G. Lodge for '538)-—Wednesday, 12th inst., was the first meeting of the possessed. As regarded the Secretary, he was sure Bro. winter season of the above lod the Counties of " York, Chester, and Lancaster," the ge, at the Great Eastern Horsnail would look after the interests and financial trans- Hotel , Liverpool-street, E.C. There were present only one of the kind ever traced in England. The ex- Bro. actions of the lodge, and he was certai n that Bro. Foulsham planation of the Title of the 3rd Duke'of Athole (who was Leversedge, W.M. ; P.M.'s Bros. Robertson , Treas. ; would take the necessary care of the funds of the lodge. Woodward , Sec. ; Hatch, Gregory, Parkes Smith deceased) being given, instead of that of the 4th Duke, , , and Bro. Foulsham, in acknowledging the toast, stated that who was then M.W.G.M., in my opinion is other brethre n, while several visitors graced the meeting he felt proud in meeting the brethren , and was delighted to to be found in with their presence. The lodge was opened in due form the fact that the printed form of Warrant used when the , see so many present who had been initiated by him , and 3rd Duke was G.M. was made to do duty when and Bros. Sproston , Hemming, and Finch were passed referred to the W.M., the I.P.M., and others who had the 4th suc- to the Degree of F.C, after which Mr. C. R. Bonne ceeded to that office, the blanks being left for the names was passed the Master's chair as worthy examples to imitate. balloted for, and the same proving unanimous, Mr. Bonne of the Provincial Grand Officers to be designated, place of He then reviewed the good which the princi ples of Free- assembly, &c. I have no doubt myself that was initiated into the mysteries of Freemasonry by Bro. masonry inculcated, and what vast benefits human nature the authorities Hatch P.M., in a manner which was did not consider it needful to have a new set of (blank) , as impressive as it had received from it, and he hoped that Freemasonry Warrants printed , but neglected to alter was cultured. Bro. T. J. Fluck, S.W,, was then introduced would continue to progress, and be the fertilizer of true the " Prince John as the W.M. elect, and he was dul the Third ," ofinto the 4th of that name. The ingenious y installed by the retir- Christianity. ing W.M., Bro. Leversedge. The following officers ^"pestion Bro. Abbott's, that the latter, though the were Bro. Horsnai l, the Secretary, observed that the duties 4tn Duke, was the 3rd John , whilst true in appointed and duly invested : Bros. Mumiord , S.W. ; which their W. Master had appointed him the honour fact, did not in J.W.; Robertson , P.M., nY opinion influence the authorities in 17S1. Harper, Treas. ; Woodward, to discharge should to the best of his ability and attention P.M., Sec; Hartnoll, S.D. ; Maitland , D.; Stranger W. J, HUGHAN. J. , continue to be carried out with the view of meeting the Org. ; Roberts, I.G.; Kersey, W.S.; and James, A. lodge's approval. He looked upon them more as p leasure W.S. The usual addresses were then rendered by the Bro than an obligation, and he trusted that he would be able . Colonel Sir Alfred Kirby and Lady Kirby Installing Master, Bro. Leversedge, I.P.M. The W.M. naVe worthily to follow in the steps of the W.M. and of the returned to town from the East. having risen for the first and second time, Bro. Woodward, revered Treasurer, who were his sponsors in Masonry . Bros. Ridpath , Kilving ton , Griffin, Sherry, and Buckley, W. Dickey, W.M. Savoy Lodge; J. H. Latimer, 34; and Secretary," eulogising the excellent services rendered gave some excellent songs, and Bro. Balton a recitation H. ]. Honeybeer, 55; VV. D. Schwarz , St. Marylebone by those brethre n in the past, and asking the members and which met with particular favour and admiration. Lodge; J. M. Birch , 177 ; and W. W. Lee, 1S97. visitors to heartily drink their health. Expressions of approval and thanks were bestowed on The lodge having been formall y opened , the minutes of Bro. Jas. Willing, P.M., Treas., responded , and thanked Bro. Kilving ton for his attention to the Mus'cal arrange- the preceding, regular, and emergency meetings were read the VV.M. for the high compliment he had paid them. He ments. and confirmed , and the report of the Audit Committee could only say that he should always like to have such a The evening throughout was one of universal accord. received and adopted. The initiation ceremony was then worker on his right as their VV.M. The P.M.'s were deter- proceeded with , and Bro. J. Douglass having been pre- mined , one and all , to support their VV.M. and he was sented as W.M. elect, was duly installed in the chair by sure the officers would do their best to makt. -he lod ge as Bro. Stacey, P.M. The following officers were appointed happy in the future as it had been in the past. He should MONTAGUE GUEST LODGE (No. 1900) .— and invested : Bros. W. T. Mad ge, S.W. ; A. Leon, J.W. ; ask them at the next meeting to show their kindness in a The installation meeting of this lodge took place at the I. Willing, jun., P.M., I'reas. ; W. M. Stiles, P.M., practical form by supporting him in his Stewardshi p far the Innsof Court Hotel , on the 12th inst., when a goodly number Sec; E. N. Dale, S.D. ; H. S. Foster, J.D. ; F. Girls' School Centenary Festival. Seeing what their lodge of members and visitors were present. The usual routine Jackson, I.G. ; C. J. Taylor, D.C; A. H. Koning, had already done for the Charities, he was sure he could business having been despatched , the installation of Bro. A.D.C. ; J. W. Hare and Potter, Stwds.; R. Mackway, count upon the hearty support of the W.M. and the J. D. Collier, the VV.M. elect, was proceeded with, the cere- Org. ; E. Evans, Assist. Sec ; and R. Whiting, P.M., brethren. mony being performed by the W.M., Bro. Gardener. Tyler. The addresses were then effectivel y rendered by Bro. Harris, I.P.M., thanked the brethren for the great Bro. Collier having previously occupied the chair of the Installing Master, Bro. J. R . Stacey, P.M., after which kindness they had always shown him. He was one of the c' K.S., the Installing Master was deprived of the satisfac- Messrs. F. J. Francis and W. Gouch were regularl y founders, who, looking back and seeing the dimensions to tion of giving the whole of the impressive ceremony, initiated into Freemasonry by the W.M. A handsome which the lodge had grown, thoug ht that it was something which was not in this case needed. The W. Master P.M.'s jewel was presented tothe I.P.M. by Bro. Douglass, that Masons should be proud of. He did not think there appointed his officers as follows: Bros. S. Brooks, S.W. ; W.M., who expressed the pleasure it afforded him to make was another lod ge that had ever started under the Grand Doble, J.W.; G. P. Festa, P.M., Treas. ; Slyman, the presentation. He had no doubt that Bro. Harris, Lodge that had attained such a position in so short a time, P.M., Sec. ; Stacey, S.D. ; Henwood, J.D.; Sheppard , I.P.M., felt delighted at the honour of passing the chair, for they were now nearly 100 strong. During its short I.G.j Goodman , Director of Ceremonies ; Austen, and throughout his year of office he had done his best for existence there had been no less than £400 contributed to Organist ; and Shelton and Phili ppe, Stewards. the welfare of the lod ge. There could be no better reward Charities, which was a great emblem on the banner of their The W.M. then , in the name of the brethren , presented to for his labours than the distinction of wearing that jewel. lod ge. He tendered his best thanks for the token of their the I.P.M., Bro. Gardener, the P.M.'s jewel of the lodge, Bro. Harris, I.P.M., briefly thanked the W.M. and bre- appreciation , which they had been pleased to give him. together with the collar and jewel of I.P.M., accompany ing th ren for the jewel, intimating that he hoped to have the Bro. Stacey, P.M., and Wm. Stiles, P.M., Sec, also the presentation with many expressions of goodwill and opportunity of saying a few words on the subject at a later replied. esteem on the part of himself and the other members of period of the evening. A petition to the Board of Benevo- "The Officers " was next given , and having been res- the lod ge. Bro. Gardener returned thanks in feeling and lence from a brother of the Royal Savoy Lodge was recom- ponded to by Bro. Madge, S.W., the Ty ler 's toast closed appropriate terms, and the lod ge was closed. mended by the lodge, and dul y signed by the W.M. and the proceedings. The brethren afterwards sat down to a very choice officers . Bro. J. Willing, P.M., Treas., proposed that a An excellent programme of music was provided by Bro. banquet, served under the personal superintendence of hearty vote of thanks should be accorded to Bro. Leon, Mackway, Org., assisted by the Criterion Glee Choir. Bro. Gosden. J.W., for his kindness to the brethren who participated in In proposing the toast of "The Queen," the W.M. re- the summer festival , and for his handsome present on that ferred to the Jubilee celebrations of the year, amongst occasion. This proposi iion having been seconded by the WHITEHAVEN.—Lewis Lodge (No. S72J . which he considered that at the Albert Hall was one that I.P.M., was unanimousl y agreed to. Bro. W. M. Stiles, —The regular monthly meeting of this lodge was held at would live in the memory of all Masons who had the privi- P.M., Sec, then moved a vote of thanks to Bro. Stacey, the Masonic Hall , Duke-street, on Monday, the 17th inst., lege ol being present. P.M., for the able manner in which he had carried out the when there was a good muster of the Craft. Bro. 1 hos. The toasts of "Th e M.W.G.M., the Prince of Wales," duties of Installing Master, having very kindl y undertaken Brakenbrid ge, W.M., presided , supported by his officers , followed by that of "The Grand Officers , Present and that office at a moment s notice. ihe proposition was viz. : Bros. W. D. P. Field, S.W. ; J. S. Moffat , J.W. ; Past," were next given by the W.M., who said they all felt supported by Bro. Harris, I.P.M., and heartil y endorsed Rev. J. Anderson, P.G. Chap., Chaplain ; Dr. Muir , Sec; proud of the honour that had been conferred on a member by the brethren. Bro. Stacey, P.M., having acknowled ged J. M. Clerk , S.D.; D. Atkinson , J.D. ; J. S. Bryden, of the lodge who had been appointed P.G.S.B. He re- the compliment, and there being no further business for D.C; B. Tay lor, I.G. ; and J. Sewell, Tyler. ferred to Bro. Hedges, whom they all heartily congratu- transaction , the lod ge was closed in due form. The member for the borough , Bro. G. A. F. C. Bentinck , lated. The breth ren then adjourned to an excellent banquet, at M.P., honoured the W.M. with his presence during the Bro. Hedges, in replying, said that he was very pleased the conclusion of which the usual loyal and Masonic toasts evening, and received a hearty welcome. The following to have the firs t opportunity of responding to the toast of were dul y honoured. P.M. 's, members, and visito rs were also in attendance : the Grand Officers in the lodge in which he had occupied the Bro. Harris, I.P.M., said the gavel had been entrusted to Bros. H. Burnes, I.P.M., P.G. Purst. ; T. Atkinson. P.M., chair as W.M. He could not let the opportunity pass also him for the first time as a P.M. to perform a very pleasing P.P.G.D.C; W. B. Cowman , P.M., P.P.G. Swd. Br. : without thanking the brethren present for the very kindl y duty. It was to ask the brethren to join with him in drink- F. Hod gson, P.M., P.P.A.G.C; G. Dalrymple, P.M., terms in which the vote of congratulation had been con- ing "The Health of the VVorshipful Master," ferventl y P.P.J.G.W. ; G. Ryrie, P.M., P.P.G.C; T. Glessal, veyed to him in the lodge. wishing him a very happy, prosperous, and good year of P.M., P.P.G. Purst. ; J. Jaques, W. Lewis, T. Fisher, Wood, E. Pattinson Bro. Gardener then proposed the toast of "The W.M." office. There was no doubt that Bro. J. Douglass, W.M., J. , T. Robinson , H. Kerr, F.J. Kerr, would do his utmost to deserve thei r confidence. It was T. Blenkinsop, VV. Milli gan , Storey, They all knew, he said , what the Secretary had done for the J. J. A. Nichol , D. not the first time that their VV.M. had presided over a lodge, Farquharson , L. Tay lor, T. Rawlings, W. H. McClellan , lodge fro m its commencement , and now that he occup ied Dixon the chair of W.M. they felt sure he would exhibit the same and the good he had done for Freemasonry in the past com- J. , H. J. Webb, Dr. J. Pirie, D. Hamilton , D. zeal that had contributed so much to the success of the mended him to their favour. Bro. Doug lass was a Past H. Cook, J. Musgrove, 119; W. C. Johns, P.M. 119, Master in the art of doin^ good , and in the art of looking P.G. Stwd. ; Dr. C. J. J. Harris, S.W. 193; j. Cant, lodge in the past. S-c. Bro. Collier in returning thanks said that the welfare of after the welfare of all brethren who claimed the right of 119 ; G. Starkey, S.D. 119 ; G. W. Roll, 1225, , , y a fi West Lanes ; and others. the lodge would be his constant study during his year of Freemasonry . That brother was not onl gure head, office . He had taken the greatest interest in its welfare but he had done good suit and service in the Craft, and he The lodge was opened , and the minutes read and con- and was very pleased to occupy the chai r of only sought an opportunity of following in the footsteps of firmed. Three candidates were initiated—Bros. Dr. Pirie, from the first , Dr. Webb W.M. It was 10years ago that he filled the same position the lodges he had previousl y served in. Altogether their , and Hamilton. Three candidates were passed and he was quite as ready now as formerl VV.M. was a worth y brother, and was one of the founders to the Second Degree, and with one proposition , and in another lodge, y " Hearty good wishes to do the work , assisted, as he knew he should be most of their lodge. There were no further words needed to ," the lod ge was closed in due form, by the officers. Before sitting down he had a induce the brethren to heartil y drink his health, wishing and the brethren adjourned for refreshments. The usual heartily, , loyal and Masonic toasts were pleasing duty to peiform , that of presenting to them the him "God speed " in his undertaking. proposed and responded to. " Bro. Gardener had endeared him- Bro. J. Douglass, W.M., said he hardly knew how to That of "The M.P. for the Borough," was ably proposed toast of " The I.P.M. b Bro. Burns self to the members, and had done everything in his power reply to the eulogistic remarks of the I.P.M., for he did not y , I.P.M., and Bro. Bentinck replied, tttank- for the welfare of|the Montague Guest Lod ge, and nothing think he deserved all that had been said. He was very ing the brethren for the very warm reception they always had given him greater pleasure than to have had the privi- proud that the members had shown confidence in him by gave him when it was convenient for him to spend an hour lege of pinning the jewe l on his breast in the lodge. electing him to the position of VV.M. In the vocation of in the lodge that he felt pleased to be a member of , and life to which he was called his evenings were mostl added that nothing would have iven him more Master, in repl said he had tried y occu- g pleasure The Immediate Past y, pied, and it had been difficult for him in the past to attend than to have been at the annual Provincial Grand Lodge honestly to do his duty, and hoped he had been successful. as regularly as he wished. However, he hoped that during on Friday , but he had an engagement for that day that he He should still continue to take the deepest interest in the his year of office the breth ren would find their confidence could not put aside. which he hoped would have a successful year under lodge, had not been misplaced. He would attend regularly, and With a long list of toasts and songs a very agreeable the rule of Bro. Collier. do his utmost to further the interests of the lod ge. He evening was spent. The toast of "The Visitors " was next given, and re- thanked them very much for the kind way in which he had sponded to by Bros. Danes, Fish, W. Lake, and Fenn. been received. FRO ME The Worship ful Master then proposed " The Heal th of "The Installing Master was next g .—Royal Somerset Lodge. (No. 973), " iven by the Wor- —On Tuesday last the Past Masters." shipful Master, who said it was a difficult thing to install a , the installation meeti.ig of the aoove lodge was held, the Installing Bro. Festa responded , and thanked the W.M. for his brother at any time, but to be called upon at a moment's Master being Bro. R. C. Else, words about the Past Masters. The W.M. was P.G.D. England, D.P.G.M. Somerset. Bro. T. H. Hol- kind notice, as Bro. Stacey had been, was to be asked to perform royd ivas installed as Master leased to remark, he said , that he wanted the assistance a very difficult task indeed. However, Bro. Stacey had for the coming year, and p after the ceremony he appointed his various of the Past Masters, and he (Bro. Festa) desired to say carried out the duties in a highly satisfactory manner, and officers. that the Past Masters equall y wanted the assistance of the The brethren afterwards sat down to a capital banquet as the brethren were better acquainted with him than he at the George Hotel. members generally. I hey had heard that the lodge was (the Worshi p ful Master) was, he would simp ly ask them to prosperous, and as long as the harmony existed which had drink his health. been so characteristic of the past, so long would the lodge Bro. J. R. Stacey, P.M., in reply, said hehad hoped that MANCHESTER.—Derby Lodge (No. 1055).- * prosper and maintain its position. the kind compliment paid him in the lodge would induce The installation of Bro. VV. 0. Pettitt took place, and the Bro. Slyman also responded, and said that he was very the W.M. to keep his time for a better purpose. He had St. John 's Festival celebrated, on Thursday, the 13th inst., pleased to see one who had don e so much for the lodge thanked them then and he now thanked them again, and in the Masonic Hall, Bedford-sreet, Bury New-road, when occupying the chair of W.M., and he would do all he could was pleased to have had the honour of installing their there were present Bros. Robt. Williamson, W.M., P.G. to assist him in the ceremonies and the duties of the lodge W.M. S.B. ; VV. O. Pettitt , S.W. ; C. Bagot, J.W. ; W. generally. " The Initiates having been proposed , and suitabl y Taylor, Sec ; C Smith , S.D. ; I . Challender. l.D. : I- The toast of " The Treasurer and Secretary " was next responded to by Bros. Francis and Gooch , the VV. Master VV. Hallam , I.G. ; J. Taylor Evans, Chap.; J. Kirk, given. The Treasurer, the W.M. hoped , would hold the proposed "The Visitors," and remarked that it was one Tyler j A. Morrison , P.M. ; Robt. Leech, P.M.; A. B. office for many years to come, and there was no brother of the great treats of Freemasonry to visit a lodge and re- Wimpory, P.M.; F. Cooper, P.M. ; Thos. E. Rigby, more competent to fulfil the duties of Secretary than Bro. ceive the hospitality extended , for it was the interchange P.M.; Joseph Snape, P.M. ; J. Anderton , C. R. Hard- Slvman , and they owed him a debt of gratitude for under- of these visits that cemented the bond of friendshi p which man, J. B. Peace, J. Heywood, J. Chapman, W. Provis, taking the office. was so characteristic of the Craft. Thos. Dearden, G. Chappell, Geo. McVVilliams, F. Hilton, Bros. Festa and Slyman suitably responded, and the Bro. Dickey, W.M. 1744, replied, and thanked the J. H. Charlton , J. Hilton , J. Featherstone, Thos. Smith , Tyler's toast closed a very enjoyable evening. W.M. and brethren for the very kind manner in which the and James Gray. Visitors : Bros. H. J. Holdsworth, toast had been proposed and received. He was pleased to P.P.G. Dep. D.C West York ; Rev. E. J. Reeve, P.P.G. t—~^-m* see Bro. Doug lass installed in the chair for the second Chap. ; J. W. P. Leresche, P.P.G. Reg. E.L. ; William time, for he had previousl y held that position in the Royal Nicholl , P.M . 317, P.G. Treas. ; J. T. Richardson , STRAN D LODGE (No. 1987).—The installa- Savoy Lodge. He trusted the W.M. would have a success- P.G.D. ; E. W. Irving, W.M. 1170, P.G. Stwd.; R. R- tion meeting of this flourishing lodge was held on Thurs- ful year of office. Liseuden , I.P.M. 317, P.G. Stwd.; Wm. Jaffrey. P.M. day, the 13th inst., at the Criterion , Piccadilly. There Bro . Scurrah , W.M. 2206, also responded , and said it 152 , P.P.G.D. ; J. J. Meakin , W.M. 092, P.P.G.D. ; J- was a good attendance of brethren , including Bros. VV. was always a great pleasure to him to attend this lodge, for W. Abbott, P.M. 1030, 1459, P.P.G.D. of C; !• H- Harris, W.M. ; Jno. Douglass, S.W. ; VV. Mad ge, J.W. ; there were so many members whom he knew and esteemed Jenkins, P.M. 999, P.P.G.S.B. ; Wm. Oilier, P.M. 992; Jas. Willing, jun., P.M., Treas. ; W. M. Stiles, P.M., highly. It had been a pleasure to him to see the W.M. in- R. Holland , P.M. S52 ; D. H. Malkin , W.M. 935. S. VV. Sec. ; A. Daly, J.D. ; J. H. Bets, I.G.; H. S. Foster, stalled, and trusted he would have a happy and prosperous 325 ; E. Uodd, W.M. 7S; F. H. Dale, W.M. 1773 ; E. D.C ; V. Jackson, A.D.C ; J. W. Hare and C. J. year of office. This was a very laree lodge, and no doubt J. Keen , W.M. 1030; F. J. Garner, I.P.M. 992 J J- Taylor, Stwds. ; R. Mackway, Org.; J. R. Stacey, required a«i expert brother to rule and govern it, but the Carter, P.M. 1009 ; J. Board , P.M. Zion ; J. G. Shaw, I.P.M. ; and many others. Visitors : Bros. G. M. Green , members had selected an excellent occupant of the chair 3S7 ; H. Slatter, 1219; J. W. Turner, 387 ; VV. H. 975 ; Palmer, 1044 ; G. T. Miles, 1929 ; H. VVoodroffe, by installing the present W.M. He hoped they would con- Williams , W.M. 2156 ; C. Turner, P.M. ion, D.U C. N. Mclnlyre , 1559; Thomas Vernon , 25; A. J. tinue to prosper in the future as they had so conspicuousl y 2156 ; N. Dumville , I.P.M. 2156 ; Wm. Dumville, 2150» Keston, 1269 ; J. Barneit, jun., J.D. 2192; W. A Scurrah, done in the past. Cuthbert Blacon, 2156; Oliver Gaggs, 2156 ; A. S. Ken- W.M. 2206, P.P.G. Supt. of WUs. Middx. ; C. R. Ellis, Bro. J. C. Smith, P.M. 1744, and other brethren also nell, 2156 ; James Whittaker, 2156 ; Seymour Jackson, P.M. 19S2; T. E. Warren, 1319 ; C. F. Worrell , 1351; rep lied. 1140 and 2156; Wm. Jones, P.M. 325 ; and T. Matthews, John Jones, 1507 ; Jas. C. Smith, P.M. Savoy Lodge ; J, The W.M. then gave "The Past Masters, Treasurer, 2156. The lodge was opened in due form and the minutes of request of the VV.M., took the chair, and Bro. VV. MANCHESTER. —Arthur Sullivan Lodge (No. the previous meeting read and confirmed. After the usual Woods was passed to the Degree of F.C. Bro. Sedden 2156).— Ihe usual meeting took place on Wednesday, the preliminaries, the W.M. elect. Bro. Walter Owen Pettitt , then resumed the chair, when , on the motion of Bro. 12th inst., at the Old Bjar's Head. Present: Bros. W. iS presented to the Installing Master, Bro. Robt. William- Murray, the sum of 35 guineas was unanimously voted H. Williams, VV.M .; A. Avison, S.W.; E. W. Lean, son , and with all due rite and cermiony inducted into the from the lodge fund* to Masonic Charities, thus completing J:W. j E. VV. Irving, P.G. Stwd., Treas. ; B. Brierley, chair of K.S. in a thoroug hl y satisfactory manner. On the the sum of 100 guineas raised in the lod ge during the Sec ; C Turner, D.C ; VV. O. Pettitt, Sec; Oliver re-admission of all M.M.s', the customary proclamation present year for the various Masonic Charities. Gaggs, I.G.; Seymour Jackson, Stwd. ; N. Dumville, was made, and salutes given. Bro. A. B. Wimpory, P.M., I.P.M., P.G. Stwd. ; J. Gladney, J. J. Lambert, R. subsequentl y '• vested the officers as follows : Bros. C. TWICKENHAM. —Sir Francis Burdett Lodge Motley, J. Hulme , T. Matthews, R. Chadwick, A. S. Bagot, S.W. ; C. Smith, J.W. ; Rev. T. Taylor Evans, (No. 1503). —This prosperous lod ge met at the Albany Kinnell , J. Haworth, J. Summors, Lawrence Lord , and H. Chap. ; J. Hey wood, Sec; J. Challender, SD.; J. VV. Hotel, on the 12th inst. Among those present were Bros. Dawson, Tyler. Visitors : Bros. Wm. Nicholl , P.M. 317, Hallam, J.D. ; A. B. Wimpory, D. of C. (invested by A. H. Gurney, W.M.; the Rev . S. T. H. Saunders, P.G. Treas. ; Rev. R. H. Cotton, S.W. 1170; S. M. Bro. R. Williamson); J. Peace, I.G. ; C. R. Hardman , M.A., P.P.G.C of Middx., P.M., Treas., acting S.W. ; Shaw, 1993 ; J. Gregory, 204 ; and R. R. Lisenden, P.M. Org. ; J. R. Smith, T. Smith , H. T. Newman , and H. Jenkins, J.W. ; T. C. Walls, P.M., P.P.G.S.B. Middx., 317, P.G. Stwd. Grimshaw, Stwds. ; and J. Kirk , Tyler. The address to Sec ; H. Jenkins, J.D. ; Toulmin , I.G. ; Perry, W.S. ; The lodge was opened in the usual manner, and the the VV.M. was delivered by Bro Joseph Snape, P.M. ; to minutes of the previous meeting read and confirmed. In " Bri ggs, I.P.M., P.S.G.D. Middx. ; and others. the Wardens by Bro. A. Morrison , P.M.; and to the The minutes of the previous meeting having been read the Third Degree the W.M. related the traditional history '.rethren by Bro. J. J. Meakin , P.P.G.D. Bro. Fred. and confirmed , Bro. Davis was ably passed to the Second and explained the tracing board , after which the lodge was Cooper, P.M., presented the working tools in the Three Degree by the W.M. Bro. C. Jenkins was unanimousl y closed in peace and harmony. Degrees to the W.M. The whole of the work was capitally elected W.M. for the ensuing year; Bro. the Rev. S. T. The brethren subsequently sat down to a capital tea " a done, and gave great satisfaction to all present. There H. Saunders, Treasurer, and Harrison, Ty ler. Bros. la fourchette," and a very pleasant couple of hours were being no further business, the Provincial Grand Officers Coombs and Davis were elected Auditors . A Past Master 's passed, the musical profession , which is largely represented retired, and after " Hearty good wishes " had been ex- jewel having been unanimousl y voted to the VV.M., the in this lodge, contributing greatly to the visitors' enjoyment. pressed by the numerous visitors, the lodge was closed in lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to refresh- due form. ment. The breth ren then celebrated the Festival of St. John al The customary toasts followed, and a most agreeable INSTRUCTION. a banquet, and the caterer, Mr. Skinner, of the Atlantic evening was spent. Restaurant , obtained and throroughl y deserved the thanks TEMPERANCE LODGE (No. 169) .—A meeting was held on expressed before all the brethren by the VV.M., for the PLUMSTEAD.—United Military Lodge (No. Fridav , the 14th inst ., at the Duke of York 'tavern , Evelyn-street , splendid dinner he provided. —The usual monthl y meeting of the above powerful Deptford. Present: Bros. Dale, VV. M .; Leng, S.W. ; Talbot , 1536). J.W.; Millbourn , Preceptor; Vellenoweth , Hon. Sec. ; Lazarus, After the banquet the W.M. proposed the usual loyal lod ge took place on Friday, the 14th inst., at the Lord and preliminary Masonic toasts, all of which were honoured S.D.J Akehurst, jun., J.D. ; Akehurst , sen., I.G.; Walters, Raglan Hotel . Bro. R. Gooding, W .M., occupied the jun., Stiicklind , Finnemore , and Wells. with that heartiness characteristic of Freemasons. chair, supported by the following P.M.'s, officers, and visi- The ludge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last In responding to the toast of "The V.W. D.P.G.M., Bro. tors : Bros. W. Maule, I.P.M.; Capt. W. Weston. P.M., meeting were read and confirmed . Bro. Strickland was examined G. Mellor, and the Present and Past Provincial Grand P.P.G. Std . and entruste d with a test of merit. The lod ge was opened in the P.P.G.S.B. Kent; Capt. G. Spinks, P.M., and the ceremony of passing was rehearsed , Bro. Officers ," Bro. J. W. Leresche, J.P., P.P.G.R., in Br. Kent ; Capt. D. Deeves, P.M., P.D.G.D.C. Natal ; Second Decree , acknowledging the honour, referred to his long acquaint- Strickland personating the candidate. The ist, and , and 3rd G. Kenneday, P.M., P.G. Stwd. Kent ; C. Jolly, P.M. Sections of the Lecture were worked by Bros. Talbot , Milbourn , ance with the W.M., having known him from a boy, and (Hon.); A. Murdock , J.W. ; A. Ware, Sec ; W. and Walters, jun., respectivel y, each assisted oy the brethren . expressed his assurance that the lodge would suffer nothing Seager, S.D. ; T. Cowper, J.D. ; W . Musquin , I.G. ; The lodge was closed in the Second Degree. The ist Section of from having elected Bro . Pettitt to preside over it. He W . Sayle, Stwd. ; J. Ward, 956 ; F. Howell, 1000 ; W. the First Lecture was worked by Bro. Talbot , assisted by the had been very much pleased and gratified with the working H. Keeble, 1068 ; and some brethren. The W.M. rose for the Hrst time, and Bro. Welis, 1212, 13; VV. G. Stackwood, 50 was unanimously elected a member, and the dues were collected . of the lodge, with the successful entertainment , and the brethren of the lod ge. magnificent hospitality extended towards him. Bro. The W.M. ruse for the second timE , and Bro. Leng was unani. The lodge having been opened , the ballot was taken for mously elected W.M. for the next meeting. The W.M. rose for Leresche concluded by saying thit he had no doubts for Sergeant-Major G. W. Ing le and proved unanimous. The the third time and , all Masonic business being ended, the lodge Lodge. , , the future prosperity of the Derby ballot was then taken for Bros. Sergeant R. Port, 2093, and was closed. Bro. W. Nicholl, P.G. Treas., also replied on behalf of Sergeant A. T. Hetier, as joining members, and that also the P.G. Officers . proved unanimous. The candidate was then initiated , and PRINCE FREDERICK WILLIAM LODGE (No. 753) —A The I.P.M., Bro. R. Williamson, P.G.S.B., in proposing the W.M. gave the charge and the lecture on the tracing meeting was held on Tuesday, the iSth inst., at the eagle tavern, "The VV.M.," said he should be very brief , because Bro . Clifton-road , Maida Hill. Present: Bros. J. Round , VV.M.; C. board—a rare Masonic treat to all present. J. Biorn , S.W.; C. Coleman, J.W.; F. G. Baker , P.M., Treas. Leresche had said the v ery same things about the W.M. The lodge was then closed, and the brethren partook of as he (Bro. Williamson) had intended to say, therefore the and Preceptor ; J. J. Thomas, Sec. ; W. J. Stratton , S.D. ; S. supper, and on re-assembling around the social board drunk J. Huinfress, J.D. ; R. T. Rcdfearn , I.G. ; N. Turner, P.M. 72; brethren would have to kindly imagine that he (Bro . the usual loyal and Grand Lodge toasts enthusiasticall y. G. Weston , S. VV. Marktelow, and |. Webster. Williamson) had said them. The I.P.M. went on to Prov. Grand Master of The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes ot the last The toast of " Earl Amherst, meeting were read and confirmed. The ist Section of the Lecture say that the praise bestowed upon their W.M. was not Kent," was honoured, as usual in this part of the province, flattery, but well deserved, and he felt sure that if the was worked bv the Preceptor, Bro. Baker, assisted by the brethren . with a bumper. The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro. Webster candidate. officers supported their W.M. as he deserved to be supported Bro. Kenneday, in responding to the toast of " Bro. The 2nd and 3rd Sections of the Lecture ivere next worked. Bro. there need be no fears as to the manner in which Bro. Eastes, and the rest of the Prov. Grand Officers , Pre- Biorn , S.W., was elected W.M. for the ensuing week, and the Pettitt would perform his duties or of the prosperity of the sent and Past," said he considered it a great honour to officers were appointed in rotation. A vote of thanks was passed lodge. He, personall y, would do his best to support the hold office in such a noble province ; but did not lay the to the W.M. for the able manner in which he presided for the fi rst W.M., and heartily wished him a happy and prosperous time in this lodge of instruction. All Masonic business being flattering unction to his soul that the honour was meant for ended , after " Hearty good wishes," the lodge was closed. year of office. He called upon the brethren to rise and him especially; no, it was meant for the lodge. He looked drink the W.M.'s health. The invitation , it is needless to forward next year to an even higher position. He RANELAGH LODGE (No. S34).—A meeting was held on the say, was promptly responded to, after which Bro. Pettitt complimented the VV.M. for his interesting work that 14th inst. at the Six Bells Hote l, Qu en-street , Hammersmith. expressed himself very grateful to Bro. Williamson for his Present: Bros. W. J. Coplestone, VV.M.; H. Oliver, S.W.; R. night, especially his lecture on the tracing board, and ' kind remarks, and to the brethren for so heartily responding thanked the brethren for the hearty reception he at all Williams, P.M. J.W.; W. G. Coat, S.D.; F. Craggs, J.D.; D. to the toast. He stated he never anticipated such a bril- S. Long, I.G. ; and J. Collings , P.M., Preceptor. times met with at their hands. The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last liant gathering as there had been that day, or of seeing Bro. Gooding, in response to the toast of "The W.M.," meeting were read and conlirmed . Ihe ceremony of initiation was upwards of 30 P.M.'s at the Board of Installed Masters. said it afforded him great pleasure to be present, although rehearsed , Bro . Long being the candidate. Bro. Craggs offering It was certainly highly gratif ying, and he thanked all pre- he had to come all the way from Aldershot. He should himself as a candidate, answered the usual questions, and was sent for the brilliant receDtion he had received , and entrusted. The lodge was opened in the Second Degree, and the attend every time if he possibly could, but felt sure that if ceremony rehearsed. The lodge was resumed to the First Degree especial ly the musical brethren who had mustered so he could not, he left one at Woolwich—Bro. Maule, their . strongly to give him their support and valuable talent. He Bro. Oliver was unanimously elected W.M. for the ensuing week. esteemed I.P.M.—who would carry out the duties of the The lodge was then closed. promised to do his utmost whilst in the chair of K.S., to chair. promote the welfare of the Derby Lodge and Freemasonry The other toasts were "The P. M.'s," "The Officers," HYDE PARK LODGE (No. 1425).—A meeting was held on generally, and concluded by hoping that as he had made no and Tyler's toast. Monday, the 17th inst ., at the Porchester Hotel, Leinster-place, enemies in the past he should make none in the future. Cleveland-square, Porchester-terrace, Paddington , W. Present : Bro. Robt. Leech, P.M., in proposing "The Health of YORK. Bros. W. Chappie , W.M.; C. Coleman, S.W. ; W. J. Mason,J.W.; the Installing Master, Bro. Robt. Williamson , I.P.M.," —Eboracum Lodge (No . 161 1).—On the G. Head , P.M. 511, Treas. ; H. Dehane, P.M. 1S43, Sec ; C. S. stated that when eight years ago the lod 10th instant, the regular meeting of this lodge was held at Mote, S.D.; H. Moss, J.D.; E. Coleman , I.G.; J. R. Allman , ge was held at Chalfont P.M. ; F. E. Vowler, P.M. 1603 ; the Knowsley Hotel, Bro. Williamson , who was then I.G., Freemasons' Hall, St. Saviourgate. There was a good Stwd.; W. H. , 1425 attendance, embracing the following brethren : Bros. W. 1. Stevens, P.M. 1435 ; S. Smout, P.M. 1642; H. Alexander, O. said he felt sure he should never fulfil the dutits of that VV. Battley, F. M orrell, and A. Le Clair. office satisfactorily, but he (Bro. Leech) would ask the Browne, W.M.; T. B. Whytehead, P.M.; J. T. Seller, and the minutes of the last Blenkin The lodge was opened in due lorm, brethren after what they had seen the I.P.M. do that day P.M.; J. , P.M. ; G. Simson, P.M.; VV. B. meeting were read and conlirmed. The ceremony of initiation whether he had not performed his work in such a manner Dyson, S.W. ; S. J. Dalton , J.W. ; G. Balmford , was rehearsed , Bro. Vowler being candidate . The and and 3rd as left nothing to be desired. The P.M., Treas. ; J. Kay, Sec ; W. Lackenby, S.D. ; J. Sections of the Lecture were worked by Bro. Read , assisted by the success of the Derby brethren. Bro. Coleman was elected W.M. for the next meeting, Lod ge, Bro. Leech went on to say, had been unexceptional H. Shonksmith , Stwd. ; P. Pearson and J. D. Irving, Asst. Stwds. ; VV. Storey, I.G. ; J. Hall, Tyler; F. W. and appointed the officers in rotation . A cordial vote of thanks during Bro. Williamson 's year of office. He had worked was unanimously carried , to be recorded on the minutes, to Bro. day and night to bring about a satisfactory result , and had Halliwell , F. H. Vaughan, J..Thorpe, L. Beaumont, H. Chappie for the admirable manner in which he had performed the Chapman W. H. A. Loates E. Wilkinson , S. Spetch succeeded. The thanks of every member of the lodge , , J. J. , duties of VV.M. for the first time in this or any other lodge of were due to him , and he T. Milner, F. Stubbs, J. Smith, J. R. Jackson , VV. T. instruction ; which comp liment Bro. Chapp ie acknowledged in (Bro . Leech) was pleased to say Hearty good wishes," the lodge was closed. that the Provincial Grand Lodge had rewarded his efforts Nance, A. Archer, W. S. Child, G. Chapman, and visiting suitable terms. After " brethren : Bros. M. Bryson, Major Macgachen, 6 by honouring him in May last with an appointment , which 236; 23 ; H. Scott, 236 ; R. E. Trifhtt, 236 ; and T. Archey, LEOPOLD LODGE (No. 1571).—The usual weekly meeting was worthily bestowed and thoroughly appreciated , not of this louge of instruction was held at the Blackwall Railway only by the recipient, but by the members of the 236. The business consisted in the raising to the Third on Thursday, the lod ge Degree of Bro. S. Scott, which was performed by the Hotel , London-street , Fenchurch-stieet , E.G., generally. In conclusion , Bro. Leech said that to further J. 13th inst., when there were present Bros. Blake, VV.M.; Smith, mark their appreciation of Bro. Williamson ' VV.M., who also gave the traditional history and tools. S.W.; Hughes, J.W. ; Ives. S.D. ; Colley. J.D.j Bailey, I.G.; s services, the The election of Master for the ensuing year then took brethren had subscribed a sum of money to purchase a Dnlfield , Preceptor; Lewis, Treas.; Arnott, and Beadle. place, and Bro. VV. D. Dyson, S.W., was unanimously Ihe lodge was opened in due form, and the minmes of the last P.M.'s jewel (manufactured by Bro. George Kenning, 47, meeting were read and confirmed. The ceremony of initiation Bridge-street), which he on their behalf had great elected, Bro. G. Balmford, P.M., being re-elected pleasure Treasurer, and Bro. Hall, T yler. These brethren was then rehearsed, Bro. Beadle candidate. Bros. Beadle and in presenting him with, trusting he would long live to J. Arnott, being candidates for passing, were duly questioned and wear it amongst them. thanked the lodge in a few well-chosen words, and after retired. The W.M. then vacated the chair in favour of Bro. The I.P.M. subsequentl the close of the lodge a merry party met round the festive Smith, S.W. The lodge was opened in the Second Degree. Bro. y returned thanks foe the kind y examined expressions made use of b Bro. Leech board and enjoyed a most harmonious evening. Ives, being a candidate for the Third Degree, was dul , y , and for the hand- On the following Wednesday evening the retiring VV.M., entrusted , and retired. The lod ge was opened in the Third Degree. some gold jewel the brethren had presented him with, The W.M. rehearsed the Degree of M.M. in a very able manner. which he should highly esteem and regard with Bro. W. Brown , gave a farewell supper to the Past Masters in the First Degree. Bro , Smith then pleasure. and The lodge was resumed Several other toasts, including " The Visiting Brethren officers of the lodge, which proved exceeding ly vacated the chair in favour of Bro. Blake. On rising for the ," enjoyable. "The Past Masters," "The Executive Committee,""The second time, Bro. T. Dulfield , Preceptor, proposed , and Bro. G. Masonic Charities Hughes, J. VV., seconded , that Bro. Smith, S.W., occupy the chair ," " Our Musical Brethren ," were at the ensuing meeting—carried unanimously. The VV.M. elect proposed and responded to, and a most enjoyable and HARROW. — Citadel Lodge (No. 1897). —A ge was held at the Railway appointed his officers in rotation. On rising for the third time, memorable evening terminated at a rather late hour. regular meeting of this lod Dullielu proposed that the lod ge open at sharp and close Hotel, Harrow-Station , on Saturday, the 15th inst. The Bro. T. 7 down at 9 p.m.—seconded by Bro, Hughes, and carried unani- chair was taken by Bro. John Weston , VV.M., who was mously. Nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry, supported by numerous members, including Bros. Von the lodge was closed. WIGAN. — Lindsay Lodge (No. 1335). —A Holtorp, S.W. ; Gaskin, J.W. ; John Osborn , P.M., meeting of the above lodge was held on Wednesday, the P.P.G. Std. Br., Sec ; Mayne, S.D.; Sheffield , J.D. ; WANDERERS LODGE (No. 1604).—A meeting was held on 5th instant, at the Masonic Hall, King-street, there being Bayne, D.C; Young and Davison , Stwds.; W. H.Lee, Wednesday, the 19th inst., at the Restaurant, 1, Victoria Mansions, Bros. Coleman , VV.M. ; Ulover Present Bros. R. B. Seddon , W.M. ; J. Browne, S.W. : P.M., P.P.G.D. ; and H. Mayes, P.P.G.S.B. Visitors : Victoria-street , S. W. Present : , A. H. Boucher S. W.; Smith, J.W. ; Gibson , P.M., Preceptor ; Coughlan , J.W. ; J. D. Murray, P.M., Treas. ; H. Bros. Homan, VV.M. 1602, and Searle. acting Sec; Ogg, S.D.; Houlden , J.D. ; Holland , I.G.; Kiddlesworth , Sec ; W. Rigby, S.D. ; VV. Hart The lodge having been duly opened , the minutes of the ' , J.D. ; Harris, Wynn , and Goode. C L. Campbell, P.M., D.C; C. A. Cranshaw', LGi previous meeting were read and confirmed. Bro . Thomson The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last ^ conlirmed . The lod ge was opened in- the Piu M°rtlme^' 0rB-i Smallwell, Ty ler; C. Snape, having offered himself as a candidate, the ceremony of meeting were read and £,•'«. ; K. Layland , C. Cockson, C A. Cranshaw initiation was rehearsed for the instruction of the brethren. Second Degree. Bro, Goode , a candidate to Be raised to the Third l aberner , W. answered the usual questions , and was entrusted . The , and W. Woods. Visitors : J. Brindle, VV.M.; Ihe lod ge was then closed, and an adjournment made to Degree, '•^. Simpson ceremony of raising was rehearsed , Bro. Goode being the candidate. , J. M. Ashurs t, and J. Wilson , all of 178. an excellent repast. The lod ge was resumed to the First Degree, and the ceremony of ihe lodge was opened by the Worshi p A very enjoyable evening was spent under the genial omcers ful Master and initiation was rehearsed , Bro. Harris candidate. Bro. Glover was , and after the minutes of the previous meeting had presidency of the W.M., some excellent songs rendered unanimously elected W.M. for ensuing fortni ght, Nothing further °een reaci and confirmed, Bro. J. D, Murray, at the by the brethre n considerably enhanced the enjoyment. offering, the lodge was closed. COVENT GARDEN LODGE (No . 1614).—The usual weekly LION AND LAMB CHAPTER (No. 192).—A meeting of this lodge of instruction was held at the Criterion , convocation of the above chapter was held on Wednesday jHarft Jteonrg, Piccadilly, S.W., on the 13th inst., when there were present Bros. when there were present W.; G. F. Swan, at the Cannon-street Hotel , Carlo Grassi , W.M.; E. J. D. Bromley, S. , M.E.Z. ; W. F. Darnell , H.; HIGH CROSS LODGE (No. 284). — The l.VV.; James Rowe, S.D.;' J. D. Graham , J.D.; H. G. Marsden , Comps. F. D. R. Copestick aclirg as Sec.; John Tay lor, J. : George Kenning, P.Z., Treas.; Charles installation meeting of this lod ge took place at the Seven i.G.; VV. C. Smith , Preceptor; G. H. Reynolds , Sisters Hote l Page Green on Wednesday, Geo. Restall, B. Solomon , E. Faulk, Walter Hancock , and W. Arkell, P.Z., Scribe E.; Henry Hughes, Scribe N.; T. , , Tottenham , the Proudfoot. S. Holland , P.S. ; Thos. Cohu, P.Z. ; Dr. W. A. Dingle, 12th instant, when there were present Bros. Fidler, W.M.; Gilling, The lod ge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last VV. R. Dixon, C. J. Harmsworth , J. Kent, and G. Cotton. S.W.; Rev. C H. Roberts, J.W.; Webb, S.O.; meeting were read and conlirmed . Bro. G. Restall having offered Metcalfe, Kni g htley, Sharpe, Oddy, Barnes, Pinder, Dance, himself as a candidate for initiation , the VV.M. relnarsed the Visitor: Comp. George Augustus Taylor, P.Z. 22. The minutes of the last convocation were read and con- H. V. Clements, P.M., P.P.G.S. ; P.J. Dunbar, P.M., ceremony. Bro. W. Hancock offering himself as a candidate to be P.G.M.S. ; and D. Birkin passed to the Second Degree, was duly questioned , entrusted , and firmed, and the audit meeting was appointed to be held on J. , P.M., G.M.S. Visitors : retired . Lodje opened in the Second Degree. The W.M. rehearsed the firs t Monday in December. The following officers Bros. Linzell and Garrod. the Degree of F.C. Lodge resumed to the First Degree. On rising The installation ceremony was performed in a very 1) were elected for the ensuing year : Comps. VV. F. Darnell, for the second time, Bro. W. C. Smith proposed that Bro. E. J. . Taylor H.j T. S. Holland , J.; Charles perfect and impressive manner by Bro. Linzele. Bro. be elected W.M. for the ensuing week—seconded M.E.Z.; John , Bromlev , S.W., Arkell , P.Z., Sciibe E.; Henry Hughes, Scribe N.; Percy Gilling, after being installed , invested his officers as by the J.W., and carried unanimously. The W.M. elect appointed follows : Bros. Roberts, S.W.; Webb, J.W. ; C. Hand- his officers in rotation . On rising for the third time, nothing further George Kenning, P.Z., Treas. ; VV. R. Dixon, P.S. ; offering for the good of Freemasonry, the lod ge was closed. Orchard, ist A.S.; and C. J. Harmsworth, 2nd A.S. ley, M.O. ; C. Sharpe, S.O. ; J. Handley, J.O. ; C. J. The chapter was then closed , after which the companions Kni ghtley, Treas.; J. Oddy, Reg. of Marks ; J. D. KENSINGTON LODGE (No. 1767). —A meeting was held on dined together, Comp. F. D. R. Copestick presiding. Birkin , P.M., Sec ; VV. Metcalf , S.D. ; M. J. Barnes, Tuesday, the 18th inst., at the Scarsdale Arms, Edwardes-square, J.D. ; J. Pinder, I.G.; and L. Domorazek, S.W.S. Kensingto n , W. Present: Bros. Cochrane, W.M.; Hubbard , After the investiture of the officers, the W.M., Bro. Gilling, S.W.; Dresden , ].W. ; Craggs, S.D. ; J. H. Neville , J.D. ; presented in the name of the lod ge a P.M.'s jewel to Bro. Wildes, I.G. ; ]. Davis, P.M., acting Preceptor; Keene, R. H. GATESHEAD-ON-TYNE.—Industry Chapter A. G. Fidler, who returned his warmest thanks to the Williams, Heath, and C. Woods. (No. 4S).—The annual convocation of this chapter was The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last brethren for the very handsome jewel they had presented answered the held on Thursday, the 13th inst., at the Masonic Hall , to him. meeting were read and confirmed . Bro. Keene when there was a fair attendance. In the questions leading to the Second Degree, and was entrusted. The Jackson-street, At the conclusion of the ceremony the brethren present lodge was opened in the Secilhd Degree, and the ceremony of absence of Comp. J. G. Smith, M.E.Z., the duties were adjourned to the banqueting and 2nd Sections of the Lecture undertaken by Comp. M. Corbitt, P.Z. ; assisted by Comps. room , when the beautiful passing was rehearsed . The 5th repast prepared by Bro. Smithers was done ample justice to. were worked by Bro. Davis, assisted by Bro. Cra ggs and the J. Moult , H.; John Duckitt, J.; Robert Whitfield , S.E. ; brethren respectively. Lod ge was closed down to the First Degree, W. Richardson , as S.N.; A. Simpson , P.S. ; VV. Brown , and the ist and 2nd Sections of the Lecture were worked by Bro. Davis, assisted by the brethren and Bro. Cochrane respectively. ist A.S. ; E. Arkley, 2nd A.S.; R. Ferry, Org. ; and Bro. Hubbard was elected W.M. for next meeting, and the officers others. Amongst the visiting companions were Comps. R. %\\i$\% tatplar, were appointed in rotation. Lodge was then closed. Hudson, P.G. Swd. Br. Eng land , Prov. G.S.E.; John Spearman, P.Z. 4S1, P.P.G.H. Northumberland ; Barker , CREATON LODGE (No. 1791).—A meeting was held on P.Z. 124 ; and others. MOUNT CALVARY ENCAMPMENT (D) Thursday, the 13th inst., at the Wheatsheaf Hotel , Goldhawk- Bros. Edmund Carr, 4S, and T. R. Jobson , 1664, were This old encampment met at the Inns of Court Hotel, High road , Shepherd's Bush , W. Present : Bros. A. Hardv , W.M.; Holborn Dresden , S.W. ; Klein , J.W.; J. Davits, Preceptor ; F. Craggs, exalted as companions by Comp. M. Corbitt , after which , on Friday, the 14th inst. Among those in attend- Sec. (pro tern.); Speigel , P.M., S.D.; Stanley , |.D.; Jennings, the installation of the Principals took place, Comp. John ance were Sir Kni ghts J. B. Glenn , Eminent Commander; I.G.; S. Cochrane, P.M.; J. Sims, P.M.; Child , P.M. ; and Moult being installed as M.E.Z., and Comp. J. Duckitt as J. H. Dodson, ist Captain ; Alfred Tisley, 2nd Captain ; T. H. Wood. H., the duties of both being performed in an admirable VV. Paas, P.E.C, P.G.B.B., Treas. ; T. C. Walls, P.E.C., The lodge was opened in the Three Degrees, and the ceremony manner by Comp. R. Hudson, P.G. Swd. Br., Prov. G.S.E. P.G.C.G., Reg. ; H.J. Lardner, C of L.; G. Gravely, of raising was rehearsed , the W.M. rendering the traditional history in a very impressive manner. The 2nd and 3rd Sections Comp. J Duckitt installed Comp. R. Whitfield into the I.P.E.C; F. VV. Driver, M.A., P.E.C; Wood ; N. of the Third Lecture were worked by the Preceptor, assisted by the chair of J. The other officers were afterwards invested , Prower, M.A. ; L. Steele, and others. brethren. The lod ge was closed in the 1 hird and Second Degrees. viz. : Comps. Jas. McCulloch , S.E. ; Wm. Brown , S.N.; The minutes of the previous meeting having been read Bro. Dresden , S.W., was elected W.M. for the next meeting. On H. F. Dryden , P.S. j Wm. Richardson , ist A.S. ; J. and confirmed , Sir Knight Dodson was elected Eminent this occasion the lod ge was honoured by Bro. Cochrane , P.M., Patterson, 2nd A.S.; M. Corbitt, P.Z., Treas.; R. Ferry, Commander for the year ensuing, and Sir Knight W. Paas acting as candidate. re-elected Treasurer. Sir The Fifteen Sections will be worked on Thursday, the 27th inst., Org. ; and J. Curry, Janitor. Kni ghts Prower, Maple, and Bro. John Davies being W.M.; Bro. George Read , P.M., S.W.; The chapter having been closed in due form, the com- Slater were elected as Auditors. A Past Commander's and Bro. S. Cochrane, P.M., J.W. panions adjourned to the refreshment room , and partook jewel was then unanimously voted to the outgoing E.C. of the annual banquet. Apologies for non-attendance were received from Sir CHISWICK LODGE (No. 2012).—A meeting was held at Kni ghts Col. Shadwell H. Clerke, G. Sub. Prior; A. the Windsor Castle Hotel , King-street , Hammersmith , on Saturday, Williams, P.E.C; W. Roebuck, P.G.H., P.E.C; Freer, the 15th inst. Present: Bros. VV. G. Coat, W.M.; J. Brown , WHITEHAVEN. — Sun, Square, and Com- Berrid ge S.W.; D. Aslett , I.W. ; E. Avling, Preceptor ; A. 'W lliams , , P.E.C ; and others. Sec ; J. H . Wood , S.D. ; Speigel , P.M., J.D. ; C. Woods, passes Chapter (No. 119).—The annual meeting for The encampment was then closed, and the sir knights I .G. ; Cochrane, P.M. ; Purdue , P'.M.; F. Craggs, C. Hatt, H. installing the princi pals of this chapter was held on Friday, adjourned to the banquet, which was well served. The F. Williams , and Edmonds (visitor) . the 14th inst., when Comps. VV. B. Cowman, H., P.P.G. customary toasts. followed. The lod ge was opened in the First Degree, and the minutes Swd. Br., was installed Z.; J. Paterson , P.G.D.C, H.; of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The and and 3rd Chas. Gowan, J.; J. T. Ray, S.E.; Geo. Ryrie, S.N.; Sections of the Lecture were then worked by the brethre n , under P.Z., WIGAN. — Faith Preceptory (No. 41).— The the direction of Bro. Speigel, P.M. Bro. C. Hatt offering himself VV. Bewlay, P.P.G.D.C, Treas. ; Rev. J. Anderson , P.G. Chap., Chaplain ; VV. C. usual meeting of this preceptory was held at the Masonic as a candidate for initiation , the W.M . rehearsed that ceremony. Johns, P.S. ; . Thomas Hall Bro. Hatt answered the usual questions hading to the Second Allison, ist Asst. S.; G. H. S. Smith , 2nd Asst. S.; and , King-street, on Thursday, the 6th inst. In the una- Degree. Bro. Edmonds was unanimously elected a member. The John Casson P.G. voidable absence of the E.C, Sir Knight VV. M. Wylde, , Janitor, Janitor. The Installing Prin- Sir Kni W.M. rose for the second time, and Bro. J. Brown was elected ci pals were Comps. Ed. Tyson, P.Z., P.G.J.; and Geo. ght Wm. Johnson, P.E.C, took the baton , and W.M. for the next meeting. The W.M. rose for the third time, Dalrymple P.Z., opened the preceptory . and after ge was closed , P.P.G.J. , " Hearty good wishes," the lod . The following were also present After the muster roll was called and the minutes con- , viz. : Comps. Thos. firmed Atkinson, P.Z., P.P.A.G.S. ; F. Hodgson , the ballot was taken for Comp. Wm. Taberner , of LOUG H BO RO UG H LODG E—A mccti ng of this lodge was held , P.Z., P.P.G. the Lindsay at the Gauden Hotel , Clapham-road Station (L.C. & D.R.) , on Swd. Br. ; L. Ward , R.;Tyson, H. Ward, T. Braken- Lodge, No. 1335, and being unanimous he Monday, the 17th inst. Present: Bros. Russell , VV.M. ; Steele, rid ge, W. H. Bewlay, S. Moffat, Geo. Starkey, was admitted and duly installed and saluted as a K.T. The J. G. W. other officers present S.W. ; Hsling.j.W.; Lissimore , S.D.; Folkard , J.D.; Pennaill , Roll, A. Walter, P.Z. 371, P.P.G. Swd. Br. ; Thos. were Sir Knights G. L. Campbell, I.G.; Westley, Treas. ; J. Andrews, Sec. ; Walker, Price, Coe, Mandle P.Z. ' P.E.C; J. D. Murray, P.E.C, Vice-Chancellor, Reg. ; Gaze, Gibbs, Burnett , Pugh , Beavan , Green , Keene, and stubbs. , 371, P.P.G. Swd. Br. ; Jos. 0. Scott, 2nd Asst. S. Jas. Dickinson, S.N. and others. T. P. Simpson, Marshal; J. G. Christian, Sub-Marshal; The lodge \va3 opened in due form , and the minutes of the last 371; 371; and A. H. Crossley, meeting were read and confirmed, Bro. Russell then vacated the With a vote of thanks to the installing chiefs, and one P.E.C. Letters of apology were re- chair in favour of Bro. Westley, who opened the lodge in the proposition , the chapter was closed in due form ceived by the E.C. from Sir Knights W. M. Wylde, Wm. , and the Goodacre Second Degree. Bro. Beavan , being a candidate for raising, companions adjourned to the banquet hall , where an ex- , R. B. Seddon, and S. A. Oliver, P.E.C, Treas. answered the usual questions , and was entrusted . Lod ge was opened cellent spread awaited them The encampment was closed in due form. in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising, with the , provided by mine host of the traditional history,was very correctly and impressively rendered by the Black Lion Hotel, and a very pleasant evening was spent, W.M., Bro. Westley, with Bro. Becvan as candidate. Lod ge was with toast and song. resumed to the First Degree, and Bro. Walker worked the and Section of the Lecture, assisted by the brethren. The VV.M. rose ancient affli Icceptefc 3&tte for the first time, and dues were collected . The W.M. rose for the CROYDON. —George Price Chapter (No. 2096) . second time, and Bro. Sieele, S.W., was elected VV.M. for the —The first regular meeting of this chapter was held at the ADONIRAM CHAPTER (No. 101).—The first first Monday in November; the 24th inst. being appropriated to the Greyhound Hotel on Saturday, working of the Fifteen Sections, and the following Monday being , the 15th inst. There were meeting since the consecration of the above chapter was present Comps. H. M. Hobbs, P.P.A.G.D.C. Surrey, Preceptor 's ni ght. Bro. Steele thanked the brethren , and appointed Z. ; held on Friday, the 14th inst., at the Masonic Hall, 8A, the officers in rotation. The VV.M. rose for the third time, and the J. D. Langton , P.A.G.S. Surrey, H.; J. S. Fraser, P.P. Red Lion-square. In the unavoidable absence of the Secretary called attention to the time of meeting being altered for A.G.S. Middlesex and Essex, J.; A. S. Brown, S.E.; A. M.W.S., Bro. W. VV. B. Beach, M.P., the chair was most next Monday to p.m., in place of 7.30. All Masonic business Adams 7 , Treas. ; M. L. Levey, P.S. ; F. Cambridge, P.G. ably filled by Bro. C H. Driver, 32°. There were present being ended , the lodge was closed . Org. Surrey, and G. Smith 0 , Asst.Sojs.; F. West, P.G.S., Bros. Col. Adair, 33 ; Altred Williams, 300, Treas.; C. P.G.H. Surrey ; G. Price, P.G. Treas. Surrey DARTFORD.—EMULATION LODGE (N O. 299).—A meeting ; and C. Fitzgerald Matier, 32°, Recorder; Robert Berrid ge, 30°, was held on Tuesday, the 18th inst ., at the Bull Hotel , when there Holden. Visitors : Comps. J. Hooke, Z. 463, P.G.S. ist General ; James Moon , 300, 2nd General; Dr. Lott, were present Bros. A. Buvcv , W.M.j F. Snowden , S.W. j C. Surrey ; and L. Baker, 1. 30 , Org. ; J. Vincent, Dr. Stewart, 320 ; George Kenning, Powling, J.W.; W. }. Light, P.M. 299, Preceptor ; Charles The chapter having been opened, and the minutes of the 30 ; Rev. James Nelson Palmer Hind , Sec. ; C. Hind , S.D.; P. Jones, P.M. 18 J.D.; C. D , M.A., Col. Aubrey W. 37, . last convocation read and confirmed, the ballot was taken O. Saunders, Major-General Robert Henry Cunliffe Fredk. Mears, S.W. 1076, I.G.; Carter, Tyler ; and Wm. Grei g, VV.M. for several brethren , 299, P.G.P. , and two of them being present—Bros . Irotman Bennett, Bryant, Tay lor, Grimwade, and others, The lod ge was opened in the First Degree, and the minutes of D. Guedalla and F. VV. Leaver, of the George Price Lodge lhe minutes of the last meeting—iuh February—were the previous meeting were read and confirmed. The ceremony of —were exalted. The by-laws, drawn up by the Committee read and confirmed. Bio. William Shakespere Webster passing being about to be rehearsed , the Preceptor offered himself appointed for that purpose, were submitted and approved , was peifected. Bros. Sir Richard N. Howard ° P.M. as the candidate. TI.e questions wcreput and answered , and he was , 30 , Comp. George Price, P.G. Treas. Surrey—after whom the W.S. Weymouth , Rev. James Nelson Palmer, M.A., Col. entrusted and retired. Lodge opened in the Second Degree, when chapter is named—was unanimousl the VV.M. rehearsed the ceremony of passing. The Preceptor then y elected an honorary Aubrey W. O. Saunders, Major-General Robert Henry explained the second tracing board . Lodge closed in the Second member. The M.E.Z. having expressed his wish to act as Cunliffe, and Fredk. Trotman Bennett were admitted as Degree. It was proposed by the Preceptor , and seconded by Bro. Steward at the Centenary Festival of the Royal Masonic joining members. The by-laws were read and approved. Hind , that Bro. C. D. Mears, S.W. 107 6, be admitted a member Institution for Girls, was appointed to represent this Bro. Lord Henniker was elected M.W.S., and Bro. Alfred of this lodge of instruction—carried . Bro. Mears returned thanks. chapter. Williams Treasurer fcr It was proposed by Bro. Greig, and seconded by Bro. Powling, the ensuing year. After other business, the chapter was closed , and the The alms having been collected, the brethren adjourned that the S.W. occupy the chair at the next meeting—Tuesday, companions adjourned to the 1st prox.—carried. Bro. Snowden returned thanks , and the banquet table. During the to the Holborn Restaurant for dinner, under the genial pre- promised to rehearse the initiation . Nothing further offering for evening some excellent songs were g iven by Comps. F. sidency of Bro. Alfred Williams, Treasurer by West , supported the good of Freemasonry, the lodge was closed. , F. W. Leaver, and G. Smith. Comp. F. Cambridge Bro. Robert Berrid ge, ist General , and Bro. James Moon, presided at the piano. 2nd General. 0 Bro. Col. Adair, 33 , in responding to the toast of " The Eogal &retj. Supreme Council," full y exp lained to the brethren the INSTRUCTION. meaning of the form used in closing the chapter. JERUSALEM CHAPTER (No. 185). —This old chapter met for the dispatch of business at the Free- masons' Tavern , Great Queen-street, on Tuesday, the nth HORNSEY CHAPTER OF IMPROVEMENT (No. S9o).-A convocation was held on Friday, the 14th inst ,, at the Porchester Ifawicrucian Socwtg inst., when there were present among others Comps. Hotel , Leinster-place, Cleveland-square of 3£nglan& Cleghorn , M.E.Z.; Staley, , Paddington , W., when H.; Rest, J.; Davis, S.E.; there were present Comps. T. C. Edmonds, 890, S.N. 1507, M.E.Z.; E. A. Harris, S.N.; Kimpton , P.S. ; Isaacson , ist Asst. VV. H. Chalfont , P.S. 975, H.; C. R. Wickens , P.S. 704, : METROPOL ITAN COLLE GE.—The quarterly Dehane J. Soj. ; T. Davis, I.P.Z. ; Harfeld , P.Z., Treas. ; Hoi H. E. , H. 890, 1st A.S. 862, S.E. ; Capt. A. Nicols, P.Z. convocation was held at the Masonic Rooms i Oa, Great 890, S.N. ; VV. H. Dean, P.Z. , brook , P.Z. ; T. C Walls, P.Z., P.P.G.P. Soj . Middx. ; 77, 417, P.P.G.R . Dorset, P.S.; Queen-street, on Thursday, the 13th inst. Present: Fras. N. Moss, P.Z.; W. Codd, H. Harris, Hard y, and others. M. Speigel, 834, ist A.S.; P.Z.s: J. Smith , S90 ; J. Davies , Sims, S.N. F Dr. W. K. Woodman, M.D., 1X°, S.M.; James Lewis The minutes of the previoirs convocation having been 733 5 J- 834; . E. Vowler, 1043 ; J. N. Watts, i'homas S.E. 119 6 ; and VV. J. Mason , 132S. Visitor : Comp.G . March , 733. , IX", J.S.M.; R. Ray, VI11", M. of the T.; read and confirmed, and a notice of motion to increase the Ihe chapter was declared open , and the minutes of the last W.J. Ferguson, P.M.l'., VIll° ; Geo. Lambert, P.U. U annual subscription having been given by the Second convocation were read and conlirmed . The ceremony of exaltation V1U° ; George Kenning, P.M.T., VIll ° ; T. C Walls, Princi pal , the chapter was duly closed, and the companions was rehearsed , Comp, March being candidate. A vote of thanks Dep. M.T. : W. W 0, Sec; was passed, to be entered on the minutes ynn Westcott, Vlll°, Hon. IX adjourned to the banquet. , to Comp. Dean for S. L. Macgregor Mathers, VI11° ; T. W. Coffin , Webster The numerous toasts were given from rehearsing the ceremony for the first time in this chapter of impro ve- , the chair perti- ment. Comp. March , after the ballot Glynes, Rev. T. W. Lemon, J, J. Thomas, Nelson Prower nently, but commendabl proving unanimous , was hn y brief. The proceedings termi- elected a member. After " Hearty good wishes," the chapter was T. O. Harding, T. Graham Robinson, J. N. Frye, J° nated at an early hour. closed. Sartain, l\ H. Gottlieb, and John Gilbert, Acolyte. The M. of the T. opened the temple in due form, and JIatta. OFFICIAL VISIT OF THE PROVINCIA L completed the mystic circle. The minutes of the preceding GRAND OFFICERS OF DURHAM. meeting were read and confirmed. A ballot was taken for DISTRICT GRAND LODGE OF MALTA Bros. A. W. Richards, P.M. 1670 ; Henry Parnell Hay, On the evening of the nth inst., the St. John's Lodge, P.M. 1627; and B. A. Smith, 523, and they were all The half-yearly communication of the District Grand No. So, Sunderland , was honoured with the first official elected members. A ballot was taken for Fra. T. H. visit of the Provincial Grand Officers of Durham since Tilton as a joining member, and he was elected. The three Lodge of Malta was held as the Masonic Hall, 27, Strada Stretta, Valetta, on Tuesday, the 27th ult. their recent election. Bro. Sir Hedworth Williamson, candidates having been dul y prepared , were conducted by Bart., P.G.M., was accompanied by several of his The brethren present were as follows : BrO. J. W. Star- princi pal Fra. S. L. M. Mathers into the temple, and these aspirants officers, among whom were Bros. C. Booth , P.S.G.W. ; were advanced to the Degree of Zelator by Fra. Robert key, D.S.G.W., as D.G.M., in the chair, in the absence of the D.D.G.M., Bro. Bullock ; Bros. VV. Rotherham , H. J. Tumbull , P.M. 80, P.J.G.W. ; R. Hudson, P.G.S.B. Ray in an impressive manner. The secrets were conferred England; J. Clay, P.M. 97, P.G.D.C ; A. Grey, P.M. the Supreme Magus. The lecture was g iven by the M. P.D.S.G.W., as D.D.G.M. ; VV. Dahn, P.D.S.G.W., as by D.S.G.W. ; W. Pariente. P.D.J.G.W., as D.J.G.W. ; 949, P.P.G.S.; W. Ross, P.M. 1470, P.S.G.W.; W. K. of the T. Certificates of honorary rank in the Soc. Ros. P.M. F. Owen, D.G. Chap, (acting) ; G. Legond, D.G. Treas.; Brown, 1119, P.S.G.D. ; I. R. Patterson , P.G.S. ; Confred Reipub. Unit. Stat, were distributed on behalf of F. Maddison, P.M. 949, P.S.G.D. ; F. Henderson , P.M. Fra. C. E. Meyer, S.M., to Fras. Dr. Woodman , James T. Curnie, D.G. Reg. ; D. C Wilson and J. C. Stanley, P.D.G. Regs.; F. Gardiner, Pres. Dist. Committee of 94, P.G.S.B. ; R. Shad forth , P.M. 949, P.S.G.D. ; T, Lewis Thomas, Wynn Westcott, and Robert Ray. Noti- Renton , P.M. 1119, P.S.G.D. ; J. A. March, P.M., P.G. fications of regret for absence were received from iS fratres Gen. Purps.; J. Montgomery, P.D.S.G.W., D.G. Sec ; T. Castillo, D.S.G.D. ; May and H. Harnack, S. of W.; H. W. Halfni ght, P.M. 949, P.P.G.P.; J. and three candidates. J. J. Potts, P.M. P.D.S.G. Deacons; J. Yardley, D.I.G.D.; J. Critien, 97, P.P.G.S. ; W.. Davison, P.M. 1970, Fra. Dr. Wynn Westcott then read a lecture on the P.G.S. ; R. H. Yeld, W.M. 13S9, P.P.G.C ; J. E. Nelson American ritual of the Zelator Degree, and also the his- P.D.J.G.D. ; J. Shillmglaw, D.G. Supt. Wks. ; E. R. Barber, D.G D. of C.; F. Coward, Asst. D.G.D. of P.M. So, P.P.G.P.; T. Elwin , P.M. So, P.P.G.P. ; T. torical lecture with which the High Council of the U.S.A. J. Atkinson, W.M. So; and others. has supplemented it. He concluded by narrating that, C; W. Marshal, D.G. Swd. Br. ; T. C Morris, D.G. Std. Br. ; H. Hartley, acting D.G. Std. Br.; F. C. The R.W. PROV . G RAND MASTER expressed himself having observed that a Mr. A. E. Waite had published in as hi hly deli Cooper, acting D.G. Org. ; R. Peel, acting D. Asst. G. g ghted with the success and efficiency of the a work, entitled the "Real History of the Rosicrucians," St. John's Lodge, and thanked them for the hearty recep- the regulations of the Society, copied from No. 1 of the Sec; G. Bashford, D.G. Purst. ; C. H. Horsfall , D. Asst. G. Purst. ; K. N. Beck, D.G. Tyler; J. McKay, tion they had accorded him and the officers of the Prov. " Rosicrucian ," a copyri ght periodical , without payment or Grand Lodge. He was pleased that on the first official visit permission , he had taken counsel's opinion on the breach Mottimer, Easterbrook, Dixon , Pain , and Roberts, D.G. Stwds. ; and many brethren and visitors. they had made to a private lodge he should be called upon of copyright, and had threatened legal proceedings. He to support the appeal of the lodge in favour of the claim was now happy to report that Mr. A. E. Waite had made District Grand Lodge was opened in form. Prior to pro- ceeding to the business upon the agenda paper, Bro. of a brother of the lodge upon the Charitable Fund of the in writing an humble apology, and promised to withdraw Oroer. Charity was the foundation of their noble Order, the excerpt in his next edition , and to publish an apology. STARKEY , in a lengthened speech, paid a passing tribute of respect to the memory of the late District Grand Master and its exercise one of their first duties as Masons. A vote of thanks for the lecture was carried unanimously At the banquet which followed in honour of the distin- by acclamation. of Malta , R.W. Bro. W. Kingston, who died in London on the 10th August last. guished Master, the usual national and Masonic toasts were Fra . Gottlieb considered that the college owed grateful given. thanks to the High Council for the prompt action of the The roll of the District Grand Lodge officers and of private lodges in the district was then called. The minutes There was a large attendance of visitors from the various Secretary General. lodges in the county of Durham. Fra . S. L. M. Mathers added supplementary remarks on of the meeting held on 29th March were read and con- the origin of the ancient Rosicrucians, and gave notice that firmed. The minutes of the District Committee of General he should propose at the next convocation that the " annua Purposes was next read, and its recommendations unani- reports " of the Metropolitan College be made copyri ght. mously adopted, amongst which was the following : " That ©bituars* Fra. Lambert proposed , and Fra. James Lewis Thomas a mural brass tablet be placed in the lodge room to the memory of the late R.W. Bro. William Kingston. seconded , and it was carried unanimously, that the thanks " R.W. BRO . LORD DE TABLEY The DISTRICT G RAND SECRETARY laid before District , P.P.G.M. of the college be given to Fra . Wynn Westcott for his CHESHIRE. recent exertions on behalf of the college and its proprietary Grand Lod ge a concise report ot the firs t half-yearl y pro- rights, and to Fra . Mathers for his services in the ceremony ceedings of the recently formed " Malta Masonic Charities After a long illness, which, owing to his advanced age, and for his researches into the history of the Rosicrucians. Association ," which proved to be a greater success than it was feared from the outset must terminate fatally, R.W. Fra. Rev. T. W. Lemon handed in a copy of the had been antici pated. Bro. Lord De Tabley, Past S.G.W. of Eng land, and Past "Medium and Day break," on account of an essay upon Grand Lodge circular dated 8th September was next G.J. of Supreme Grand Chapter, and Past Prov. Grand Rosicrucianism , stated to have been delivered in a trance read, and in conformity therewith Bro. STARKEY was Master and Grand Superintendent of Cheshire, has passed by a Mr. Tetlow, and asked the Secretary General to report pleased to announce the appointment of Bro. James Mont- away, his death having occurred on Wednesday morning, upon it at the next convocation. gomery, P.D.S.G. VV., P.M. 1926, D.G. Secretary, to the at his seat, Tabley House, Knutsford , within a tew days of A sample of type-writing applied to the issue of sum- rank of Past Deputy District Grand Master for Malta, in completing his 76th year. His lordshi p was among the monses was sent in fro m Fra. Dr. Bulmer. The Secretary honour of the Jubilee year of her. Majesty 's reign. most popular members of the Craft, and in the various 'letter This announcement met with hearty enthusiasm fro m the exalted positions he had held in its ranks had rendered it General read a from the S.M. of the United States, ' expressing his great satisfaction with the reception accorded brethren present. Bro. STARKEY (in the chair) then many important services, which were the theme of praise to him and his fraters from the U.S.A. last Jul y. feeling ly referred to the loss by death, since last half- among Masons while he was living, and will constitute a The college was closed in due form , and the mystic circle yearly communication , of two well known and woith y bre- lasting tribute to his memory now that he is dead. Like very dissolved. thren , viz., Bros. Webster Paulson, P.M. 1923, and W. many of his biother peers who are or have been Masons, Henchcliffe, P.M. 407. our deceased brother was initiated into the Fraternity while District Grand Lodge was closed in due form, and the a student at Christ Church, Oxford , in the Apollo Univer- ®UtrtJ Jtoomc Decrees, brethren adjourned to an excellent supper, which reflected sity Lodge, No. 357, in the year 1S31; but his fame as a the greatest credit upon the D.G. Ty ler, Bro. Beck. Craftsman was won in his native county of Chester, in YORK. — Ebor Council (T.I).—On Thursday, the The usual Masonic and loyal toasts were given and sundry of whose lodges and chapters he filled the chair of VV.M. or Z 13th inst., the annual meeting of this lodge was held at received with heartiness, but without honours, in respect to „ and of whose Prov. Grand Lodge he was a Freemasons' Hall , St. Saviourgate, when Bro. T. B. the memory of the late District Grand Master. Past S.G.W. In 1S59, the late Lord Zetland, Grand Whytehead Master, conferred upon him the collar of Senior Grand - , P.M., presided in the absence of the W.M., Warden of Eng Bro. Dr. B. L. Mills, in India. Bro. Wm. Watson, P.M., land, and six years later, on the death of P.Z., received the Degrees of St. Lawrence, Kni ht of BOARD OF BENEVOLENCE. that fine old warrior and Freemason Stapleton , ist Viscount g Combermere Constantinople, Red Cross of Babylon, and Grand High , the G. Master showed a still higher sense of Priest. Bro. H. C. Pickersgill was elected W.M., and was The monthly meeting of the Board of Benevolence was Bro. De Tabley 's services, by appointing him Prov. G. installed in the chair by Bro. Whytehead, and the council held on Wednesday evening, at Freemasons' Hall. Bro. Master of Cheshire. In this office, in which a brother has was closed, the members afterwards meeting at refreshment. Robert Grey, P.G.D, President of the Board , occupied the such grand opportunities for doing much or little, the de- Among the members present were Bros. L. Atherton President's chair. Bro. James Brett, P.G.P., Senior Vice- ceased laboured incessantly to strengthen and advance the J. , interests of Masonry, Wm. Brown , J. Blenkin , Major McGachen , W. B. Dyson , President, and Bro . C. A. Cottebrune , P.G.P., Junior and how successful his labours must J. T. Seller, and others. The following were appointed Vice-President, took their chairs of Senior and Junior have been may be gathered from the fact of one-fourth of to office by the W.M. Bro. J. L. Atherton , S.W. ; Wm. Vice-President. There were also present Bros. A. A. the lod ges in his province having been constituted during the Brown , J.W. ; J. Blenkin , S.D. ; Major McGachen , Pendlebury, Asst. G. Sec. ; W. Dodd, W. H. Lee, G. P. period of his presidency. In 1S6S he was appointed J.D. ; T. B. Whytehead , P.M., Sec. and Treas. ; T. Britten , W. P. Brown, J. S. Eastes, D.P.G.M. Kent ; D. Grand Superintendent of R.A. Masons in Cheshire, and on J. the installation of H.R.H. the Seller, I.G. ; H. E. Cousans, K.G.; and P. Pearson, D. Mercer, H. Garrod, J. H. Matthews, C. Dairy, G. A. Prince of Wales as M.E. Tyler. Cundy, VV. H. Perryman , G.P. ; A. C. Woodward, F. Grand Z. of Supreme Grand Chapter, in May, 1S75, his Richardson , P.G.D. ; C. F. Hogard, P.G. Std. Br. ; F. lordshi p was chosen to fill the chair of Third Grand R. Spaull , F. Mead, P.G.S.B. ; R. J. Tay lor, R. W. Princi pal. But it was not alone by this admirable discharge S&rjgal &rft itamews. Stewart, P.G.D. ; VV. Hopekirk , A.G.P. ; T. Cull, J. of the duties pertaining to these various offices that Lord Nixon , C. E. Monro, W. Pennell , E. Witts, H. VV. Bald- De Tabley distinguished himself. He upheld the cause of Dunlop, A. Bannister H. Massey, N. Masonic Benevolence in his province b YORK. —York Lod win, J.R. , B. Headon , y the support ge.—A meeting of this body E. R. Longley, F. Quartley, H. Dickey, H. Bertram he was at all times ready to extend towards the Cheshire was held in Freemasons' Hall J. , , St. Saviourgate, on the G. Bug ler, T. Harper, W. C Smith, VV. J. Forscutt, J. H. Masonic Educational Association, which had been founded 13th inst., when Bros. Wm. Brown and 1. T. Seller were W. Watkins H. shortly before his appointment as elevated Duckitt, , Jones, E. Walker, VV. Eng le- Prov. Grand Master, to the Order, by Bro. T. B. Whytehead , P.N. field , L. Lazarus, H. Purdue, R. Trill , A. E. Tay lor, M. L. and which under his able management has since Bro. H. C. Pickersg ill was installed in the chair of N. Alexander, H. E. Frances, J. S. Simmonds, P. H. Jones, become one of the best provincial organisations of and H. Sadler, G.Tyler. its kind in Eng land. He also successfully pleaded the same The brethren first confirmed a recommendation to the cause at more than one of the anniversary festivals of our Mm IntJteg, Grand Master made at the last meeting of the Board and princi pal Charitable Institutions , having twice occup ied then proceeded with the new list of 47 cases. These came the chair in behalf of our Girls ' School, and having fulfilled the same duty for our Boys — Sussex Lod fro m London lodges, and lodges at Walsall, Sandbach, ' School in 186 7, and for the JAMAICA ge (No. 354) (E.C.)— Canada, Birming Benevolent Institution in 1S66. Last Bro. Wm. Arbouin 2is( Plymouth, ham, Tonghoo (Burma), year his lordship, Paine, was on Wednesday, the I pswich, Linslade, Wareham, Middleton, Croydon, Berk- finding the infirmities of age creeping upon him resi ult., installed as Worshi pful Master of this lod , gned ge, the in- hampstead, Chatham , Doug las (Isle of Man), Redcar, his position of Prov. G. Master, carry ing with him into his stalling brother being Bro. R. S. Houghton , P.M. Sussex Ashford (Kent), Bristol , Newport (Isle of Wi retirement not only the love and respect of the Lodge. The R.W. the District Grand Master, g ht), Masons of accom- Richmond (Surrey), Bursltm, Chelmsford , South Shields, Cheshire whom he had ruled so successfully for more than panied by his Wardens and Secretary, paid an official visit , a score of years, but also of the whole to the Sunderland , Dover, Twickenham, Keswick and Carlisle. body of English lodge. Bro. Paine's administration is as follows : During a sitting ' of four hours and a half the Board brethren , by whom, as well as by those who had the Bros. Geo. H. Pearce, S.W. ; William Andrews ; good , J.W. deferred seven cases and dismissed two. The remainder fortune to be more intimatel y associated with him, the loss R. S. Houg hton , Sec. ; A. H. Jones, Treas. ; A. W. o) caused b his death will be sincerel MacGowan were relieved with a total sum £gS$. y y lamented. His lord- , S.D. ; Geo. C. Hutchins, J.D. ; C. M. Calder, ship was a Life Governor of all our Institutions 1-G. ; and Geo. Magnus T ler. This was made up of one recommendation to Grand and Past , y Lodge of ; and three of each; six recommenda- President of the Cheshire Educational Association , The lodges of the city were represented by the following £75 £50 and tions of ^40 each; and eight of each ; eig ht grants even if Lodge No. 941, of Knutsford , which bears his Past Masters : Bros. E. J. Andrews, A. E. Burke, C. T. £30 of £20 each ; two of £15 each j eight of £10 each ; and name and was founded in 1S62, should cease to meet, Burton , C L. Campbell, Wm. Duff , C M. Kerr , J. B. there is little likelihood that the Lyons two of £5 each. services rendered by him , M. H. Lawrence, J. Milholland , C.Tlummer, and will ever pass into oblivion. S. J. Streadwick. Bro. Paine is Past Depute Provincial Grand Master for VVe would remind our Suffolk brethren of the Jamaica under the Grand Lod ge of Scotland, and it was lecture on " Knobs and Excrescences," to be given by Bro. We regret to have to record the death, on the on his appeal in January last to the Grand Lodge of 17th inst., of the wife of our esteemed Bro. Gardner, of Gold- England James Stevens in the Stour Valley Lodge, No. 1224, at which obtained the reiteration of the following Sudbury, on Friday evening next, the 28th inst. ihe hawk House, Chiswick, I.P.M. of the Chiswick Lodge, No. ruling : "A Scotch Master, regularly installed , and in 2012. We offer our sincerest sympathy to Bro. Gardner Possession lodge will be opened at 6.30 p.m. Colchester and Cam- of the secrets of the chair, who has qualified by bridge brethren should take note. in his bereavement and we feel sure it will be shared by service as an Eng lish Warden , should , if elected to the many of the Craft. Chair of an Eng lish lodge, be installed therein! with the Bro. Terry's Theatre in the Strand was opened same procedure as if he was an English Past Master."— to the public on Monday, when a very admirable perform- Vide report of proceedings of Grand Ledge of Scotland , ance of " Meddle and Muddle," with Bro. Lionel Broug h as C RYSTAL PALACE COMPANY 'S S CHOOL OF A RT '887-1888, page 11. the principal character, followed by "The Churchwarden ," (LADIES' _ DIVISION ). — Twelve lessons — Elocution) in which Bro. E. Terry himself took the part of Daniel Conversation , and Reading Aloud—by Miss Elsie Fogerty, Chuffy, was set forth. At the fall of the curtain Bro. are now being given on Thursdays at n a.m. Equally Bro. Joseph Farncombe, P. Prov. G. Sword Terry addressed the audience amid hearty demonstrations important in the education cf a lady as the ordering of Bearer Sussex, has been unanimousl y elected Mayor of of enthusiasm , promising that he would do all in his power her personal demeanour, is ths artistic cultivation of her Wwes for the third year in succession. to deserve their kind patronage, vocal utterance. Bro. Sir John Puleston , M.P., of the Wheel- The Gold and Silver Wyre Drawers' Company wrights' Company, took part at Ford in the opening of a (court) gave a dinner at the Cannon-street Hotel, on Tues- Wesleyan bazaar in aid of an organ fund. day. Bro. Knapton Abel, Master, presided. The latest news of Bro. Pearse Morrison , C.C, Bro. G. Sala has written upwards of 7000 news- reports him as having safely arrived at Kimberley, Cape of paper articles during the 35 years of his connection with Good Hope, in good health. the press. Bro. Major-General Sir Redvers Buller, after The Prince of Wales, accompanied by his son an absence on duty in Ireland ot nearly a year, has re- Prince Albert Victor, visited the Olympic Theatre on We understand the preliminary meeting of the sumed his duties at the War Office as Quartermaster Saturday evening last. Board of Stewards of the Centenary Festival of the Royal General. Bro. John Lobb will be a candidate to represent at an ea rly date, Masonic Institution for Girls will be held We hear that the Coleridge Lodge, No. 1750, the Ward of Farringdon Without in the Court of Common and it will be desirable for those who wish to act as Stewards Council on next St. Thomas's day. proceedings , to Clevedon , Somerset, held for some time past at Mr. and to take part in the initi al stage of the ' Regent House will be removed to the Public lose no time in forwarding their names to the Secretary, Wickenden s, , Bro. T. J. Goodinge, C.C, has been elected Hall which will be appropriatel y decorated for its use. Bro. Hedges. , Chairman of the Aldersgate Past Officers' .Club for the The Princess Victoria as well as the Princesses ensuing year. Bro. the Marquis of Hartington, M.P., after , Newmarket, Louise and Maud , of Wales, have been attacked with Bro. Alderman Evans [was entertained to a spending the race week at his residence at measles during the past and present week, but their Royal returned to Devonshire House on Saturd ay last. banquet at the Guildhall Tavern, on Tuesday last, by the Hig hnesses have had the disease in a mild form , and are Bro. the Maharajah of Kuch Behar, Past G. representatives of Castle Baynard in the Court of Common already well on their way towards convalescence. Council. Warden of England , gave a reception and farewell ball at Bro. the Hon. D. Plunket, M.P., H.M.'s First Devonshire Park, Eastbourne, on Friday, the 14th inst., THE MASONIC CHARITIES.—The Frome Lod Commissioner of Works, has been suffering for some ge previous to his departure for India. time past from a severe attack of gout, combined with has celebrated the Jubilee year in a very praiseworthy Bro. the Earl of Onslow, Under-Secretary of fever, the result of a chill , and it is probable that some time manner, by the members subscribing £147 to Masonic State for the Colonies, will take the chair at the next will elapse before he will be able to resume his duties. Charities. house dinner of the St. George's Club, at the Club House, On Monday Prince Albert Victor of Wales Bros. Lord Wolverton, Hugh C. E. Childers, Hanover-square on Friday, the 14th November next. , arrived at Northampton , where he was met by Earl Spencer, M.P., J. G. Shaw-Lefevre, M.P., and many others were The Commander-in-Chief has given permission whose guest at Althorp Par k he was during the period of his among those who received Mr. Gladstone on his arrival on to the ist Surrey Rifle Volunteers, in which Bro, Alderman visit , Bro. the Earl and Countess of Cork being among the Tuesday in Nottingham, and were present with him at the De Keyser, Lord Mayor elect, served some time, to furnish company invited to meet his Royal Highness. meeting of the Council of the National Liberal Federation , a guard of honour at the Guildhall on the gth November Bro. the Earl of Carnarvon, Pro Grand Master, VVe have the pleasure to announce that the next. and the Countess of Carnarvon returned from Kimberley weekly meetings of the Royal Savoy Mark Lodge of In- The 19th annual Cat Show has been held at the to Cape Town on the 251I1 ult. His lordshi p expressed struction , No. 355, which were adjourned over the summer Crystal Palace during the present week, and has attracted great gratification at the heartiness of his reception, and months, will be resumed at the Moorgate, 15, Finsbury a considerable number of visitors, the exhibits, which explained his views on the subject of the confederation of Pavement, E.C, to-night ( Friday), at 7.30. number 429, arranged in 52 classes, including some very the South African Colonies and States. A dramatic performance in aid of the Devon fine specimens of the feline tribe. Madame Adelina Patti will make her last Masonic Fund will be given by the Devonport Private THE SHIPWRIGHTS'COMPANY.—Bro. Ex-Sheriff appearance in Eng land previous to her departure for the Dramatic Society, at the new Theatre, Devonport. The Burt (Master of this Company) has issued invitations for a Brazils at the conceit which will be given by Bro. William pieces selected are " War to the Knife " and " Robert dinner at the Cannon-street Hotel , on Tuesday, the ist Kuhe, P.G. Org., in the Royal Albert Hall, on the 6th Macaire. " We.trust the result will be a handsome addition prox., to meet Bro. the Right Hon. the Lord Mayor, Bro. December next. Madame Patti will be absent for a long to the funds. Major and Sheriff Davies, and Bro. Sheriff Higgs. time, and will not be heard at all in this country during the Bro. Henry Garrod, P.G.P., P.M. of the Domatic Bro. Sir Morell Mackenzie's report of the condi- veariSSS. Lod ge, No. 177, and the Panmure Lodge, No. 720, was, R, on Wednesday, the 12th instant, elected VV.M. of the tion of the Imperial Crown Prince of Germany is satis- Bros. Alderman Sir N. Fowler, Bart., M.P., Belgrave Lodge No. factory, but there seems little reason to doubt that his , 749, of which lodge he has been and Sir E. Du Cane, K.C.B., are members of the Com- Secretary since its consecration, nearly years ago. Imperial Highness will have to winter in Italy. At all mittee appointed by the Secretary of State for the Home 30 events, his sojourn at Baveno will be prolonged for some Department to repoit upon the accommodation for prisoners Bro. Baron Henry de Worms, M.P., will be the time. awaiting trial at the police courts and courts of petty guest at the house dinner of the Constitutional Club, Among the guests invited to Eaton Hall by tha sessions, and also on the provision of food for destitute Liverpool , on Monday next, the24th instant, andon Wednes- Duke and Duchess of Westminster to meet H.R.H. the prisoners on trial there. day will deliver an address to his constituents. Princess Mary, Duchess of Teck, and the Duke of Teck /EOLIAN CLUB.—The members of this club The Brownrigg Lodge of Instruction, No. 163 S, during the present week, are Bro. the Earl of Arran and dined on Monday last at the Falstaff , Eastcheap, under the which meets at the Alexandra Hotel , Kingston Hill , will in Lady Esther Gore, and Bro. Lord Suffield , K.C.B., and presidency of Bro. John Barnet, jun. (Perinet et Fils), to future assemble on Tuesday ni ghts instead of Thursday. the Hon. Miss Harbord . the number including visitors, of nearly one hundred. Brethren from any lodge, properly vouched for, are wel- The Prince of Wales reached Bhsworth Station Afterwards a concert was given of a hi gh order under the come at all times. The first meeting of the session will on his way to Easton Neston , Northamptonshire, on Mon- direction of Bro. Chaplin Henry, the artists being Miss be Tuesday, October 25th. day afternoon , on a visit to Sir Thomas Fermor-Hesketh , Kate Chap lin , Mr. Sinclair Dunn , Mr. Henry Tay lor, Mr. On Thursday a grand banquet was given in Bart., with whom his Royal Hi ghness has remained as James Bayne, Mr. Coombe James, Mr. McCall Chambers, the Guildhall of York to Bro. Sir Joseph Terry, Lord Major guest ever since. The Prince was received with hearty and Mr. F. R. Kinkee. of York, in recognition of his services to the city, and in cheering on ali ghting at the station , and on passing At the last meeting of the Campbell Lodge, celebration of his attaining the honour of knighthood. A through the village. 1415, held at the Mitre Hotel , Hampton Court, on Satur- large number of persons were present, including all the At the meeting of the Metropolitan Board of day, the Sth instant, Bro. H. Pritchard , I.P.M., proposed , leading cit'Zens of York and the nei ghbourhood , amongst Works, on the 14th inst., at which Bro. Lord Mag heramorne and Bro. F. VV. Levander, P.M., seconded , that a whom our brother is most popular. presided, the report of the Committee recommending the treasurer 's jewel be presented to Bro. T. Cubitt , P.G.P., Bro. Henry Irving paid what was necessarily a purchase of Parliament-hill and other land for the enlarge- in recognition of his valuable services as Treasurer to the fly ing vis.it to Stratford-on-Avon on Monday afternoon , for ment of Hampstead Heath was adopted by a majority of lod ge during the past 15 years. We are happy to say that the purpose of dedicating to the service of the public 2Q to 14. The price agreed upon is £302,000, and for the proposition was carried , not onl y unanimously, but also the beautiful fountain which has been erected at the cost £ 152 ,000 of this the Board of Works has now made itself with the greatest enthusiasm. of Mr. Childs, of Philadel phia, as a memorial of the responsible. The Provincial Grand Mark Lodge of North Queen 's jubilee. There was, of course, a numerous Bro. Hughan , the well known Masonic Historian , and East Yorkshire will be held in Freemasons' Hall, gathering of visitors fro m all parts in honour of the occa- who is on a visit to Truro and neighbourhood , has kindl y Duncombe-street , York , on Friday, the 2Sth inst., at the sion, the Mayor of Stra t ford being supported by his promised to give a lecture in the Fortitude Lod ge, No. invitation o! the York Mark Lodge, T.l. Ihe lodge will brother Mayors of Worcester, Lichfield, Coventry, 131, Truro, on Monday, the 24th inst. Bro. John Tonkin , be opened at 2 p.m., and at 4.30 there will be a dinner. Warwick, Leamington , the American Minister, Bro. Earl W.M., will preside. Bro. Hug han was Master of this The election of Prov. Grand Mark Master Mason for the De la Warr , and Bros. ST P. Cunliffe Owen, K.C.M.G., famous lodge—noted for its correct Masonic work and ensuing three years will take place. P.G.D., and J. C. Parkinson , P.G.D. zealous service—in 1S6S and 1S7S, and continues on the Bro. the Earl of Londesborough has been enter- On Wednesday a valedictory service was roll as a subscribing member. The subject selected is in taining a select party during the past week at his Yorkshire held in York Minster on the eve of the departure for reference to the continuity of the Craft during the last five residence for the pheasant and partrid Australia of Bro. the Very Rev. C. E. Camidge, Bishop of centuries, ge shooting. Among and at the close of the lecture there will he a his lordshi p's gues's were Lord Burg hersh , Lerd de Grey, Bathurst. Bro. Camidge had been consecrated Bishop on discussion, and then a collection on behalf of the local the previous day in Westminster Abbey. Bro. the Dean.of Masonic Educational Fund. the Hon. G. Lascelles, and Bro. Burdett-Coutts , M.P. The covers were not entirel y bereft of leaves, but, on the York had arranged a special service for the occasion, the Sir Andrew Barclay Walker, Bart., of Osmaston whole, birds were abundant and in good condition , and whole of the music used having been selected from the Manor, Derbyshire, and Gateacre Hall, Liverpool , was some excellent bags were made. compositions of the late Dr. Camidge, organist of York married to the Hon. Maude Okeover Minster, and uncle of the Bishop of Bathur?t. For thiee , second daughter of The first of the Monday popular Concerts for Bro. Houghton C Okeover, at Okeover generations the Camidges held the office of organist of the , near Ashbourne, the ensuing season will be held at St. 's Hall On Tuesday, the 11th inst. The famil y of the bride James , on great Northern Cathedral. The present Bishop of Bathurst , who Monday next, the 24th inst., when an excellent programme was a maid of honour to the Queen, have resided at , was born near York, and was educated at the Cathedral Okeover Hall for many centuries."' including a quartet by Spohr, wahz by Chopin , Spinner- School, and was a Canon of York, so that a service of this The wedding presents Mendelssohn included a diamond , ruby, and lied by , &c, will be presented, the executants descri ption was particularl y appropriate. The Archbishop pearl brooch from the being Madame Norman-Neruda , MM . and Casimir Queen , enclosing a piece of her Majesty 's hair, and a Josef of York preached the sermon, and there was an offertory silver-framed portrait of the Hofmann , L. Ries, Hollander , and Howell; Vocalist : Miss in aid of diocesan work in Bathurst. We understand that Queen , gifts from the Princess Liza Lehmann. The Saturday popular Concert season will Louise, the Princess Henry of Battenberg, and other on the afternoon of the same day the infant son of Bro. members of the Royal Famil be inaugurated on Saturday next , the 29th inst., when the T. B. Whytehead, chapter clerk of York, was christened y, and a magnificent bracelet programme will be composed of selections fro m the works from the brethren of Derbyshire, of whom Bro. Okeover at St. Maurice's Church , the sponsors being Bros, the Dean is the Deputy Grand Master. of Beethoven. The executants will be the same as in the of York and the Bishop of Bathurst. The Bishop has "Monday Pop.," with the exception of the Hofmanns, and done good Masonic service. He is P.M. and P.Z. of a The Fifteen Sections will be worked at the the vocalist will be Mr. Santley. Creaton Lod Wakefield lodge and chapter, and is a Past Prov. Grand ge of Instruction , No. 1791, held at the Wheat- The Elcho Challenge Shield and the Interna- sheaf Hotel, Goldhawk-road Chaplain of both Yorkshire provinces, whilst for several , Shepherd's Bush , W., on tional Challenge Trophy, which were won by the Eng years he has acted as Chaplain to the Falcon Lodge, Thursday, the 27th inst., lish as follows:—First Lecture , ist eight and twenty respectivel y at the meeting this year of Thirsk, of which town he was the vicar. A number of Section—Bro . F. W. Woodard , 1791 ; 2nd—Bro. S. the National Rifle Association , were handed over to the Freemasons were present at the farewell service, desiring Cochrane, P.M. 1056 ; 3rd—Bro. G. E. Higginson , 1791 ; 4th-Bro. Brietbart custody of Bro. Lord Mayor Hanson , on Saturday last, to pay respect to their episcopal brother on the eve of his , W.M. 1S2S; 5th-Bro. E. Child , laced in the Guildhall P.M. ; 6th—Bro. Davies and p , the occasion being made more departure. 53S J. , Preceptor, 169; 7th— than usually interesting by the presence of a guard of Bro. J. Sims, P.M. Second Lecture Specimen pictures (five sizes) of the Royal S34. , ist Section— honour furnished by the Honourable Artillery Company, Bro. C. Coombs, W.M. 7S0; 2nd—Bro . M. Speigel, P.M. Masonic picture commemorative of the installation of 16S ; 3rd—Bro. D. Stroud and detachments from several London Volunteer Regi- H.R.H. ihe Duke of Connaught and Stratheam , Earl of , W.M. 2045 ; 4th—Bro. W. G. ments. In the evening Bro . the Lord Mayor enter- Reynolds, P.M. 1441 ; 5th—Bro. F. Craggs, S34. Third Sussex, K .G., &c, &c, as R.W. Provincial Grand Master Lecture, ist Section—Bro. Fisher tained a numerous and distinguished company at dinner at of Sussex, by H.R.H. the Prince of Wales K.G., M.W. , P.M. S34; 2nd—Bro. the Mansion House , A. Hardy, W.M. 201; H. Rogers , among the guests being H.R.H. the Grand Master of Eng land, at the Dome, Brig hton, June 3rd—R. , P.M. 1791. Duke of Cambrid ge, and Bros. Major-General Sir Redvers Lodtre will be.:opened on this occasion at 7.30 p.m. 22nd, 18S6, are now on view at George Kenning's Masonic punctuall y. Buller, Major-General Sir Evelyn Wood, Lieutenant- Show Rooms, Little Britain and Aldersgate-street, London. Colonel Sir Henry Halford Bart., Pertinent , Admiral Sir E. Ing lefield , questions. What is more comforting Alderman Sir H. E. Knight, and others. We are informed that Lord Egerton of Tatton, in cold and damp weather than *' Grant's Morella Cherry Provincial Grand Master of Cheshire, has nominated Bro. Brand " ? What is more H OLI .OW .IY s PILLS .—In the complaints peculiar to females these Grand y; beneficial to the weak and aged Pills are unrivalled . Their use by the fair sex has become so con- Richard Newhouse, of Bowden , as Provincial than this wholesome tonic as recommended by Medical Men ? stant for the removal of their ailments that rare is the household Secretary, and he will be invested at the forthcoming rr,ee' j What do Sportsmen and Travellers find more sustaining tnat is without them . Amongst all classes—fro m the domestic ser- ing at Crewe. Bro. Newhouse is a P.M. of the Standard than a flask of this unrivalled li queur, and for whom a vant to the peeress—universal favour is accorded to these renovating Lodge, No. 1045, and has also acted as its Secretary lot Stronger quality ("Sportman 's ") is prepared ? Beware of Pills; their invigorating and purif y ing properties render them safe over 20 years, and he is the P.G. Secretary of Mark imitations. Observe our branded corks and capsules. and invaluable in all cases. They may be taken by females of all Masonry for Cheshire and North Wales. Bro. 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