short of THE BOYS' SCHOOL FESTIVAL ON -£872. The number of widoAvs on the Fund is nine, and the total distributed amongst them in annuities £192. The WEDNESDAY NEXT. expenses are only a little in excess of £14, so that the balance to be carried fonvard to the current account Avas -£665. The in- The 93rd Anniversary Festival of the Royal Masonic Insti- vestments reach £3330/ so that even if further candidates for the tution for Boys will be held at the Royal Pavilion , Brighton , on benefits of the Charity should come forward and be elected, there is Wednesday next, the 24th instant, under the presidency of Bro. no present likelihood of the cap ital being trenched upon. Such a the Earl of LATHOM, Pro Grand Master of England and Prov. Report as this must be very gratif ying to Bro. the Earl of Grand Master of West. Lancashire. We have alreadv enu- LATHOM and our West Lancashire brethren , ancl makes it clear merated the special circumstances under which the celebration that the true purpose—Avhat many have described as the one will take place. We have pointed out on several occasions and only secret—of our Craft is thoroug hly understood and that the fortunes of the Institution are in a somewhat di- appreciated by them. It is, indeed, an honour of Avhich they lapidated state, and that though its responsibilities have may justly be proud , that, in order to promote the well-being of been as great as ever, the means by Avhich it is their poorer brethren and the AvidoAVS and children of those enabled to fulfil those responsibilities have during the last AVIIO have died in poor circumstances, the Masons of West Lan- two or three years been very seriously curtailed. We have also cashire should have established three Charities—one for the shown that as compared with the other princi pal Masonic Insti- education of the sons and daughters of, and one (the Hamer) tutions , its reserve, that is, the amount of its invested cap ital, is Avhich gives annuities to, indi gent brethren, and a third , Avhich too small to be of any appreciable value. At the same time, its Avas founded only as recently as 1886, and which maintains, or, scheme of government has been entirely remodelled and in at all events, helps to maintain , in something like comfort accordance with the wishes of its supporters and the confidence during their declining years, a certain number of in the wisdom of its administration , Avhich had been greatly AvidoAvs. In successive Analyses of our annual Festival shaken since 1888, is in a fair way of being restored. We are, Returns Ave have ahvays regarded it as a duty to cite this therefore, hopeful that the result of next Aveek's effort will be fact as affording a proper apology for the comparative smallness such as will enable the Executive to carry on their beneficent of the amounts received by our Central Charities from this large work with a comparative freedom from anxiety as regards the and important province. But at the same time AA'e have shoAvn important question of Avays and means. There is, we think, that on certain special occasions it has done its duty ' admirabl y very little reason to doubt that the donations and subscriptions by these, and on Wednesday next, when its PROV. GRAND will suffice to clear the ordinary expenditure during the current M ASTER takes the chair at the Boys' School Festival , we shall year ; to comp lete the extraordinary outlay Avhich the late Pro- find that West Lancashire, while it takes care its Charity shall visional Management Committee declared to be indispensable begin at home, is by no means unmindful of the claims upon its in order to place the School in a state of efficiency ; and to support of the great Centra l Masonic Institutions. make some slight addition to the permanent resources of the Charity. It is in order that these objects may GOTHIC ARCHITECTURE—LE T IT BE PURE. be accomplished that such tremendous efforts have been made during the last 12 months, and it is to us and all friends of the The cathedral at the ancient City of Winchester- is one of the Institution a source of the utmost satisfaction to know that the largest in England. In point of historical interest it is second appeal which will be made on Wednesday next in its behalf , to none. The interior especially is much admired. It was supported as it will be by the labours of a Board of Stewards enlarged and almost wholly rebuilt in the reign of Edward III., mustering upwards of 750 brethren, is likely to prove so favour- by William of'Wyckham , Avho was Bishop of the See, and also, able. We trust, however, that intending subscribers will not be it is said, Grand Master of the Freemasons of England. Thus induced , at the last moment to postpone their good intentions like most of the great church edifices of Europe, it Avas the AVOrk because the prospects of the Festival are known to be so en- of our operative predecessors. The style of architecture which couraging. Let them bear in mind that the present excep- prevails throughout the structure is the mediaeval Gothic. tional The needs of the Institution are very urgent, and that nave, the choir, the side aisles the chapels " all belong to this when , , they have been to a greater or less extent satisfied beautiful and icturesque order and harmonise perfectl y with it will p , still be necessary to go on appealing year by year for the each other. In short, everything in the building, down to the requisite supplies in order to keep the School on its reneAved minutest ornament was fashioned after a Gothic design. footing of efficiency. Therefore , let no Steward relax, even for Earl in the eighteenth century it was thought expedient to a moment y , in his efforts to obtain a goodly list, and then , Avhat- make some improvements in the grand old church , and, among ever the result of Wednesday's gathering may be, both Stewards other things, to remove "the old-fashioned Bishop's seat, Avhich and contributors will have the satisfaction of knowing that William of Wyckham had placed in the choir, and to put a "otmng has been wanting on their part in order to make the success Greek Episcopal Throne in its place. as complete as possible. We hope the report it will be At the time there was a perfect craze for everything classic. °ur privilege to publish next week will gladden the hearts of the many The works of our fine old English poets and prose writers were friends , both new and old, of our Hoys' School, and at the made little of , and some of the very best of them , such as the same time . prove an enduring honour to all Avho have had a hand ancient Ballads and the Pil 's Progress Avere openl •^ rendering grim y ridiculed it a most essential service. Avhile pompous highfalutin essays containing perpetual allusions to something Greek or something Roman , and flat , artificial verses filled Avith invocations to the heathen gods, Avere declared THE WEST LANCASHIRE ALPASS by the critics to be productions of the highest literary merit! BENEVOLENT INSTITUTION. T his mania for things classic Avas not confined to literature, I he Report for the past year of this, the youngest of the West it extended to architecture as Avell. Nothing Avas considered -ancashire local Charities, is in all respects most satisfactory. Avorth the attention of persons of refined taste unless it Avas 0 festival was held in its behalf , nor Avere there received any fashioned after some Greek or Roman model. The grand and inordinary donations, and vet the income has been verv con- beautiful Gothic edifices Avhich the genius of our operative 6 owing brethren had desi and constructed and Avhich they d'ff to the generous contributions from the gned , had 1 eren *- lod ges and chapters and individual brethren. These bequeathed as a precious legacy to posterity, Avere pronounced er amounted to close on -£560, Avhile the interest on invest- by the learned asses to be mere monuments of barbaric ignorance Was br 1, £ 10 7> t*ie whole income, including the balance —piles of stone and mortar without the least claim to architec- ght forward from previous account being only a feAV shillings tural merit. One of the fruits of this stup id prejudice was the Greek Comp. W. H. Matthews, 1423 ...... Prov. G.P.S. „ J. D. E. Tarr, 1293 ...... Prov. G. ist A.S. Episcopal Throne in the choir of Winchester Catherdral. ,, R. H. Blatchford , 1549 ...... Prov. G. 2nd A.S. About half a century ago people began to come to their „ H. Hooper, 1326 ...... Prov. G.S.B. senses, and to perceive and admit the merits of early English „ W. V. Leonard, 1777 ...... Prov. G. Std. Br. grandeur of our old „ H. Sapssvorth, 1793 ...... Prov. G.D.C. literature, and the matchless beauty and „ S.Jacobs , 946 ...... ••• Prov. A.G.D.C. Gothic cathedral s and churches. Then it was soon seen that a „ W. J. Potter, 1793 (re-appointed) ...... Prov. G. Org. piece of classic architecture looked as much out of place in a „ Gilbert ...... ¦•• Prov. G. Janitor. fine gentleman among a Comps. Woodward, Capt. Walls, Langton , Bilby, Kentish, and Shutt were Gothic structure, as Avould a modern elected on the Audit Committee, and the Prov. Grand Chapter was then closed. band of old steel-clad knights. As a matter of course the Greek The companions having partaken of an excellent banquet, served under the throne was speedily removed, and something more appropriate personal superintendence of Comp. Pratti, the usual toasts were honoured. The G RAND S UPERINTENDENT , in giving "The Grand Officers," said they all substituted. had the greatest respect for the members of that body, for they performed their N OAV, it appears to me that most of the improvements, duties in a most satisfactory manner. He was happy to say they had amongst Avhich some brethren seek to effect in speculative Masonry , are them that evening several Grand Officers, and hoped many around him would just as much out of place as was that Greek throne in that old arrive at that position in Grand Chapter. Comp. Col. SHADWELL H. C LERKE, G.S.E., thanked the Grand Superintendent Gothic church. very much for the kind, genial , and fraternal way in which he had referred to the There are many things which are Avorthy of all admiration Grand Officers , and vvas sorry there were not more distinguished members of Grand in those institutions to which they legitimately belong, but which Chapter present to return thanks. They vvere always very pleased and gratified at the kind recollections of the positions they held by the will of the M.E. the have no connection or affinity whatever with Masonry. Our First Princi pal, and always did what they could to deserve those positions. They system of morality and philosophy has its OAVH peculiar character, vvere delighted to be present to visit the Prov. Grand Chapter of Middlesex, which ' and our Fraternity is just as distinct from all other associations, they in London knesv so well to have been conducted by the Grand Superintendent for 20 years, and which they knew stood so hi gh on the roll. They were obliged religious and benevolent, as Avas the Gothic architecture of our for the kind svay the Grand Superintendent had proposed the toast, and vvere de- operative predecessors from every other order, either ancient lighted to attend once again on that very auspicious occasion of the annual meeting or modern. of the Prov. Grand Chapter of Middlesex. when anything pertaining to some different The GRAND SCRIBE E. then said he rose to perform a very pleasant and hon- Consequentl y, ourable duty, having been permitted the gratification of proposing a toast which school of moral architecture is introduced into our spiritual they vvould be delighted to receive and honour. It vvas that of " The Grand temple, it is found to be totall y out of harmony with its sur- Superintendent of the Province," and it vvould be a great impertinence on his roundings. part to take up their time by telling them of Sir Francis Burdett's many excel- lencies as a gentleman , a soldier, and a Mason. The companions knew their The Masonic body is composed of men of various denomi- Grand Superintendent so well and appreciated him so thoroughly, that no words nations and of almost every shade of religious belief ; and , such he could use vvould be of any value on that occasion. Their dear old friend—if being its composition and character, it is very clear that dis- he might be permitted to call him so—had presided over Middlesex with so much ability and geniality, and in such a charming svay, that he was beloved by every courses vvhich Avould be quite proper and commendable, if given member. He was sure he expressed the feelings of all vvhen he expressed the in a church or at a missionary meeting, may be both inappro- hope that the Grand Superintendent would long be spared to preside over the pro- priate and offensive Avhen delivered before an assembly of vince. Sir Francis Burdett was arriving at his Masonic majority as a Provincial Grand Master and Grand Superintendent, for it vvas in 1871 he svas appointed, and Craftsmen. during his reign there had not been a single unpleasant matter to mar his success, The same objection applies to lectures on total abstinence, but any question that had arisen had been settled at once in his charming way. prohibition , and kindred themes, patriotic orations and political The province was fortunate in having such a Grand Superintendent, and long speeches because the Masonic Fraternity embraces all nations might he continue to preside. , Comp. Col. Sir FRANCIS B URDETT, Bart., G. Supt., said it vvas very difficult and all parties, and does not make the abstaining from meat and to respond for the toast so ably put before them by the Grand Scribe E., drink of any kind a test of fitness in a candidate for admission. and the difficulty had been increased by the manner in vvhich it had been received. Customs and regulations also, Avhich have been found to He kneiv he did not deserve all that had been said, but still he had endeavoured , to gain their good svishes and good feelings during the time he had held the posi- work Avell in other societies are, for the most part, found entirel y tion , and as long as he could retain that position , they could depend upon his inapplicable to the Masonic system, because, while these societies doing all he could to meet the wishes of the companions. He was a very old act on the princi ple of giving a money return for a money pay- member of the Order and an old Grand Superintendent , but so long as he svas able he svould do svhat he could for the province. He had been so ably supported ment, Masonry insists that all who enter its portals should be by his officers and members of the Royal Arch Degree that he had been able to influenced by pure and unselfish motives only, that their acts of conduct the province to their satisfaction. He thanked them for the kind manner benevolence tOAvard their brethren should spring from the free , in which they had received him on all occasions, and he hoped to experience the same amicable feeling in the future that had existed during the last 20 years. spontaneous impluses of a heart inspired by brotherly love and The G RAND S UPERINTENDENT then proposed " The Visitors," who, by their compassion , and that the amount bestoAved should not be deter- presence, had added to the happiness and conviviality of the meeting, and ex- mined by any fixed rule, but merely by the requirements of the pressed the pleasu re it afforded him to see them present. Their meeting were held the but once a year and they alsvays glad ly welcomed visitors. There was one visitor case and the ability of giver to give. svhom they all appreciated—Comp. Major Lambert—svhom they all knew so svell Masonry is not a church. It is not an institution which and svho was almost beyond praise in the estimation of the members of the Order. seeks to make converts to any sect whatever, or to interfere Comp. Major G EORGE LAMBERT , P.G.S.B., on behalf of the visitors returned with the reli ious opinions of its members in the sli htest sincere thanks. They vvere not forgetful of the time when Comp. Little deter- g g mined to bring forward the Province of Middlesex, and since that time the degree. It is not a temperance teetotal society. It is not a present Grand Superintendent had had the direction of its working. They felt benefit club. it was a right step in the ri ght direction , and hoped the duties had been most Let those who would seek to improve it keep these truths in agreeable to the Grand Superintendent. He returned grateful thanks on behalf of the visitors, amongst svhom vvas the Grand Scribe E. He could go back in his view, and remember the Greek throne, which the Aviseacres of a memory 50 years, and could say that during that time they had never had a more past age set amid the Gothic arches and the mullioned Avindows kindly and genial Scribe E. than the present occupant of that ofiice. They had of William of W yckham's cathedral .—New York Dispatch. had evidence that evening of the progress of the province, and were glad to accept their kind hospitality. " The Provincial Grand Officers " was next given by the GRAND S UPERINTEN - in DENT , who said he could not have performed his duties but for the manner PROVINCIAL GRAND CHAPTER OF which he had been supported by his officers in tlieir various positions in Provincial Grand Chapter, and without their assistance he would have been a mere unit in MIDDLESEX. the Masonic svorld. He would couple vvith the toast the name of Comp. Thrupp, vvho had alsvays supported him in every svay, and with whose assistance he hat The annual meeting of the Provincial Grand Chapter of Middlesex was held been enabled to carry out his duties. at the Greyhound Hotel, Hampton Court, on Saturday, the 13th inst., when there know wha was a good attendance. Present : Comp. R AYMOND T HRUPP , Prov. G.H., in response, said he did not a unit was to the star of the universe but he knew the officers of Provincial Gran1 Bros. Col. Sir Francis Burdett , , Bart., Grand Superintendent; R. H. Thrupp, Prov. Chapter looked up to the Grand Superintendent as a shining planer, and revolve G.H.; F. H. Woodsvard , P.G. Std . Br., as Prov. G.J. ; VV. H. Lee, Prov. ¦ J. G.S.E. and shine to the best of their ability, the ]. Hamer Owen, Prov. G. Treas. ,- R. AV. Bilby, Prov. G. Reg. ; Capt. A. Runacres, round him , and tried to emulate him , Provincial Grand Officers must put forth all their strength to support their 'eat*T Prov. G.S.B. ; H. Higgins, Prov. G.D.C ; H. Dickey, Prov. A.G.D.C ; AV. I. as Porter. Prov. G. Org. ; J. Gilbert , Prov. G. Janitor; D. P. Cama, P.G. Treas. ; in carry ing out his duties, and that they vvere always pleased to do. As far AV. G. Kentish , P.P.G. Std. Br. ; E. H. AVebb, P.P.G. Std. Br. ; T. C Walls, was personally concerned he felt it an honour to do some of the hard svoik in P.P.G.P.S. ; Col. Gordon, P.P.G.S.B.; J.Tickle, P.P.G.J.; J. T. Briggs, P.P.G.P province , and carry it out in the way the Grand Superintendent wished. Soj., G. L. Wingate, P.P.A.G. Soj.; Bentley Haynes, P.P.A.G. Soj.; W. R. Shut:, The janitor 's toast was then give n , and closed a pleasant meeting. 1549 ; W. W. Leonard , 1777; F. W. Levander, 204S; J. Gordon Langton , 1104 ; J. P. Houghton , 3S2 ; H. C. Wild, 1237; J. D. K. Tarr, 1293 ; H. Sapsworth, 1 793 ; R. H. Blatchford, 1549 ; S. Jacobs, P.Z. 946; A. Toulmin, 1503 ; F. A. Jesvson, OF 1549 ; G. R. Langley, H. 1326 ; A. Blenkarn, P.S. 1326 ; H. Hooper , M.E.Z. 1326 ; PROVINCIAL GRAND MARK LODGE John Bott, S.E. 1326; Frank Richardson , G.D.C. ; Col. Shadsvell H. Clerke, G.S.E. ; EAST ANGLIA. Major Geo. Lambert, P.G.D.C ; H.J. Wicks, P.Z. 1269; W. H. Matthesvs, 1423 ; and W. W. Lee, 1524. A meeting of this Provincial Grand Mark Lodge was held at the Mas ot The Provincial Grand Chapter having been opened , the roll of chapters vvas Hall, Bury St. Edmunds, on Friday, the 12th inst., under the banner r.w- -j called, and the minutes confirmed. Freeman Lodge, No. 105. The Prov. Grand Master, Lord Henniker, ^ The report of the Audit Committee was received and adopted. presided , and was supported by the D.P.G.M., Bro. the Rev. C. J. Martyn. , i- ^' Comp. Raymond H. Thrupp was re-appointed Prov. G.H., and Comp. H. C. brethren oresent included Bros. A. H. Moves. P.S.G.W. : I. P. Lewin , r. Wild, 1237, was installed as Prov. G.J. Treas. ; W. Sowman, P.J.G.O. ; Jas. Flintham , P.G.R. ; C. D. Leach ^ Comp. F. W. Levander was unanimously re-elected Prov. G. Treasurer and D. of C; W. B. Hanson , P. A.G. D. of C.; W. Chapman, P.G.S.B.; J- ^ the list of appointments for the ensuing year vvere— Harvey, P.P.J.G.W. ; N. Tracy, P.G.S. ; E. Sparke, W. Armstrong, J j p{_ Ward, j . Comp. Raymond H. Thrupp ...... Prov. G.H. Shepherd , C. 1. Norman, W. I. Pashler, R. C. Popp leton , A. J. H. H. C. Wild 12 ... ' „ , 37 ...... Prov. G.J . Vaux , W. H. Francis, Fred. C. Atkinson, and others. . .. e past „ W. H. Lee, 1423 ...... Prov. G.S.E. The Treasurer's report shosved that the income of the province during . a nce „ J. Gordon Langton, 1134 ...... Prov. G.S.N. year amounted to £41 5s. gd., and the expenditure to £ IQ 4s. jd., leaving . jance F. W. Levander shovve^ a „ , 2048 (elected) ...... Prov. G. Treas. in hand of £22 is. 2d. The statement of assets and liabilities Sj in „ W. A. Prince, 169 1 ...... Prov. G. Reg. in favour of the province of £11 7s. gd. The Board of General Purp their report , congratulated the province upon the addition to the roll of lodges by The lodge was closed, and a banquet was subsequently enjoyed in the Crown the consecration of the St. Nicholas Lod ge at Harwich. Room , Freemasons' Tavern. On the motion of Bro. M OVES, seconded by Bro. FRANCIS, the reports vvere The usual toasts vvere afterwards given, the first being " The Queen and Mark adopted and ordered to be circulated. Masonry " and " H.R.H. the Prince of Wales, M.W.G.M." On the motion of the D EPUTY PROVINCIAL G RAND M ASTER , seconded by The WORSHIPFUL M ASTER then gave " The Pro G.M., Deputy G.M., and Bro. N ORMAN , Bro. Lewin vvas unanimously re-elected Prov. G. Treasurer. Grand Officers ," and observed that they had a fine array of Grand Officers present The Prov. G. Master then proceeded to invest the new Prov. G. Officers as under : that evening, to whom they felt deeply indebted for the great compliment paid the Bro. Clowes, P.P.G.M.O...... Prov. S.G.W. new Iodge by their presence. They also owed a deep debt of gratitude to „ C. J. Norman , P.P.A.G.D. of C...... Prov. J.G.W. the Earl of Euston , D.G.M., and the other Grand Officers for performing the ,, W. H. Francis, P.P.G. Std. Br...... Prov. G.M.O. consecration ceremony. Personally he could say he had the greatest kind- „ W. Chapman, P.P.G.S.B...... Prov. S.G.O. ness shoivn him by the Grand Officers in Mark Masonry, and believed that feeling „ R. D. Poppleton ...... Prov. J.G.O. vvas shared by many others. „ Rev. R. O. Davies ...... ) „ „ „, Bro. the Earl of E USTON , D.G.M., said it always fell to his lot to rep ly to the Prov. G. Chaps. .J Rev. S. Maude ...... j toast which the Worshi pful Master had so kindly proposed , and it vvas, therefore, „ C. J. Lewin ...... Prov. G. Treas. difficult to respond. On behalf of the Grand Officers he returned thanks for the „ Pashler ...... Prov. G. Reg. hospitable reception given them, for the kind way they vvere received in the lodge, „ J. M. Harvey, P.P.J.G.W...... Prov. G. Sec. and personally he appreciated the honour paid him by asking him to consecrate „ A. Berrey ...... Prov. S.G.D. the lodge. As far as the new lodge was concerned, if it required the assistance of „ L. V. Walker, P. P.G.I.G...... Prov. J.G.D. the Grand Officers they would give it with all their hearts and to the best of their „. H. J. Wright, P.A.G.S...... Prov. G.I. of W. abilities. „ W. B. Hanson, P.A.G.D.C...... Prov. G.D.C. "The Consecrating Officer " vvas proposed by the W.M., who again expressed „ A. J. Ward ...... Prov. A.G.D.C. his indebtedness to the Earl of Euston for consecrating their lodge in the midst of „ J. Sheppard ...... Prov. G.S.B. a busy week. They had all been much impressed with the magnificent manner „ T. G. D. Cramphorn ...... Prov. G. Std. Br. in which the Deputy Grand Master performed the ceremony, and hoped he „ Geo. Gould ...... Prov. G. Tyler. would attend their meetings as often as convenient. The PROV. G RAND M ASTER , addressing the brethren , said he thought on the Bro. the Earl o{ EUSTON , Dep. G.M., said he was always ready and willing to svhole they might be satisfied with the progress Mark Masonry vvas making in do his duty, and was only too happy to come and assist at the floating of a new East Anglia. The numbers were about the same as last year, and the lodges Mark Iodge on the sea of Masonry and he hoped it would go on and have a large and appeared to be in a flourishing state. A very promising new lodge had been con- good crew. It was led by one who was a leader of men , and there was no doubt secrated at Harwich, and that he thought vvas a subject ior congratulation. Having the lodge would go on and prosper. He would next propose a toast which the expressed his gratitude to the brethren of the Freeman Lodge for the way in founders would be pleased to receive, and which those who had assembled to vvhich they had entertained Provincial Grand Lodge, Lord Henniker intimated honour the lodge and its W.M. vvould receive with acclamation. It vvas the toast that next year it would be held in Essex, but that he would leave it to the Essex of " The W.M." who had proved himself a master of everything he had under- brethren themselves to determine the place of meeting. The Provincial Grand taken, was a tru e and good Mason, and a good soldier in the defence of his Master then referred in terms of deep regret to the loss the province had sustained country. The W.M.'s own colonel had honoured him by being the J.W., and by the resignation of Bro. Tracy, the Prov. Grand Secretary, of whose work in another colonel had also honoured him by being the S.W. Pie had known Bro. Major connection with the Craft and Mark Masonry it was impossible to speak too Carrell for some time and felt sure the lodge could not have done better than start highly. He (Lord Henniker) vvas very anxious to be present on that occasion, with such a good hard-working and zealous Mason as the W.M. He asked the because he wished, as the head of the province, to say how extremely sorry he brethren to join him in wishing the W.M. every success during his year, and long vvas to part with Bro. Tracy as Provincial Gran d Secretary. He knew last year life and prosperity to the Hibernia Lodge. Bro. Tracy intimated that the work, combined with that of Prov. Grand Secretary Bro. Major C. W. CARROLL, G. Stwd., W.M., in response, said the Deputy to the Craft, was more than he had either the time or the strength to undertake G.M. had spoken in too high terms in proposing his health , but since he entered svithout neglecting his own professional duties, and therefore his resignation had Masonry he had taken a keen interest in following the various Degrees of the not taken them by surprise. He hoped , although Bro. Tracy no longer held office, Order. He thought he might say he had a strong weakness and liking for Mark he would still come amongst them and give them the benefit of his assistance and Masonry, and was proud to be placed in the position of W.M. of that lodge. He advice. He was sure they all thanked him most sincerely for the services he had quite endorsed all the Deputy G.M. said regarding his two Wardens, for it was rendered. He (Lord Henniker) had hoped that he should have been able on that very kind of Colonels Money and Ward to place him in the -position of W.M. occasion to confer upon Bro. Tracy, as a mark of the high regard he entertained instead of occupying it themselves. These brethren would have filled the office for him , the rank of Past Senior Grand Warden. That, however, he was informed in a worthier manner, but as time went on the members vvould find they had he could not do, but at the earliest opportunity he should ask Bro. Tracy to accept Masters coming on who would far surpass him. He was indebted to the brethren at his hands the office of Prov. Senior Grand Warden. for receiving the toast so kindly, and hoped the lodge would prosper in Mark Bro. T RACY briefly replied , and thanked the Provincial Grand Master for the Masonry, and make its mark in connection vvith the Benevolent Fund. He hoped complimentary references to his work, in which he had always taken a very deep they would subscribe liberally and have Charity as their guiding star, and that interest. when the Grand Officers visited the lodge in a few years they would say the mem- After a short address from the Deputy Provincial Grand Master the proceed- bers had done what they could for Mark Masonry. ings ended, and the Prov. Grand Lod vvas closed. ge In giving " The Visitors " the W.M. said there was one brother whom they were delighted to honour—Bro . Dr. Dawson, D.G.M. Auckland, Nevy Zealand. Their meeting was not as large as it should have been , but there was a large array CONSECRATION OF THE HIBERNIA of visitors from ail parts of the country. He hoped the members would join him MARK LODGE, No, 431. in wishing the visitors " many happy returns of the day," and trusted to see them at many future meetings. Bro. Dr. DAWSON, D.G.M. Auckland, N.Z., thanked the W.M. very cordially Hie consecration of the Hibernia Lodge, No. 431, took place on Friday, the for the kind manner in which the toast had been proposed , and for having hon- i2th _ inst., at Mark Masons' Hall, Great Queen-street , under very favourable oured him by asking him to respond for so many distinguished visitors. The auspices , and in the presence of a large and distinguished assembly of brethren. W.M. had also been kind enoug h to give them invitations for future occasions, Ihe ceremony vvas performed by Bro. the Earl of Euston , Deputy Grand Master, but he could hardly accept that without emulating the propensities of the wander- assisted by Bros, the Viscount Dunsrarvan. P.G.W.. as S.W. - Col. A. R. Conk. ing Jew, and that he was not capable of. He was pleased to be present and to I res Gen. Bd., as J.W. ; Rev. Joseph Cater, G. Chap., as Chap. ; C. Fitz- feel that although a very small and insignificant unit , yet he was one of that great Gerald Matier, P.G.W., G. Sec, as D.C. ; and George Cooper, P.G.O., as I.G. body that bound the whole world in one fraternity of brotherly love, relief , and The founders, who were with one exception present , are Bros. Major C. W. truth. In the Colonies there were enthusiastic Mark Masons and as loyal men as Carrell , W.M. designate ; Col. G. Noel Money, C.B., S.W. designate ; Col. J. could be found anywhere, and if any brethren visited them they would extend, not, Ward , J.W. designate ; Capt. Ernest M. Money, P.G. Stwd. ; R. Berridge, R. perhaps, so liberal a welcome, but as warm as it was in their power to give. Clowes , R. P. Clowes, N. Edwards, K. Lester, F. W. Methven , and T. L. Rose. The W ORSHIPFUL M ASTER proposed " The Mark Benevolent Fund," andsaid Ihe following visitors were also present— the fund was admirably managed by the leaders of Mark Masonry, who devoted a Bros. A. King G. Org. ; V. D. Freeman, P.S.G.W. Sussex ; Frank Richardson, great amount of attention to it. He was pleased to say his name was down as a Keg. ^•. ; A. Williams, P.G.M.O. ; R. Willard , W.M. 426 ; S. H. Soper (Mayor of Steward for the Festival in July, at which Lord Dungarvan would preside. -.s.™n; 409 ; K live, f.UM.O. ; Gordon Miller, G. Treas. ; Captain H. E. Cousans, Bro. C. F. M ATIER , P.G.W., Grand Secretary, in response, said he felt a very ^. p. Church, G. Stsvd. ; G. Ogilvie, ; Oliver Papsvorth r\Z A 406 , S.W. 334; W. debt of personal gratitude for the manner in which the W.M. had proposed Uiennell, P.M. 334; Colonel Shadsvell H. Clerke, P.G.W. ; T. Fenn , P.G.W. ; H. AV. great the toast for he had not only proposed it but had also told them everything they i,/-- H' Driver P-S*G-W-J J- M. Dasvson, D.G.M. Auckland , N.Z. ; F. , W«f u/ ' could wish to know. Whatever donations were given to the Mark Benevolent 'j * ' , -* V-CoJ.v*'le Smith> P'M' 52 J A- R- Carter, P.G.Std . Br. ; j. R. Green r f/ J ' C Turner Fund were received with the greatest gratitude and dispensed with the l ltZ' lu ^ ' re ' -* J' F' Lame»e, W.M. 75; F. Mead, G. Stsvd. ; E. greatest P s ; Lennox Br , P.G. Stsvd. ; care. As the executive officer he could say they had never sent away Tm,erry, r-D ,V '^'J ?, ' °wne J. F. Cotterell , P.P.G.W. ; J. possible a ' .A.G.D.C. ; P. de Lande Long ; Colonel I. Peters, 363; and W. W. Lee. case that was worthy without relief , and if the brethre n were satisfied with what ,. £e having been opened , and a hymn sung, the CONSECRATING O FFICER had been done in the past he trusted they would support the General Board in the < , aaressmg the brethren, said they had met that day to perform a ceremony future. vas that always an interesting one, because it showed " The Officers " vvas submitted by the WORSHIPFUL M ASTER , who said vas the progress the Mark Degree they _ making. He felt hi ghly honoured at being asked by the W.M. designate to had some very distinguished officers in the lodge. As the S.W. they had Col. 11 ertorm the ceremony, and it was always a pleasure to know the Degree vvas Noel Money, who would very shortly be installed as the P.G.M. of Surrey in the going on well ¦ ¦ , and that the members in it were working heartily for its welfare and Craft. He thought they were very much honoured by having so distinguished a ancement. He did not consider it necessary to detain them by making a long brother as the S.W. The J.W., Bro. Col. AVard, was also a distinguished brother, •J- ech , so vvould commence the proceedings by calling upon the Grand Chap lain a most sympathetic Mason, and one who had the Charities very largely at heart. Their Treasurer, Bro. R. Clowes, was a distinguished and well-known Grand Officer, founders having signified their vvarr f approval of the ofiicers named in the and they all knew the Secretary, Bro. Capt. E. M. Money, to be a most energetic , n excellent oration on the nature and principles of the Order was Mason , who vvas known everywhere for his work in the Degree. The other offices aeliveredri»i; ' ?b y Bro. Rev. J. CATER, G. Chap. vvere filled by those who had that evening, and would in the future, meet with the re ny WaS then roceeded with bv Br H ° P > the musical portions being rendered approbation of the brethren. ™- Sch artau and the new lod stituted , ge was solemnly dedicated and con- Bro. Colonel NOEL M ONEY , C.B., S.W., said the officers all considered it a distinguished honour to belong to this Iodge, and that honour vvas enhanced by epUty Grand MatL r? Mas(er lhen vacated the chair in favour of Bro. C F. the distinguished company assembled at its inauguration. He couid only, on f, Sec*' who installed the W.M. designate, Bro. Major C. W. Carrell behalf of the officers , express a hope that they would by their behaviour do justice TV t 11 win Col r ° ° g officers were then invested : Bros. R. Beirid ge, acting I.P.M ; to the lodge, and deserve, as far as in them lay, the kind manner in which the Noel Money, C.B., S.W.; Col. T LR J. Ward, J.W. ; R. P. Clowes, M.O. W.M. had proposed the toast. S F W. Methven , J.O. ; R. Clowes Mark,s r ' f?.'L ' ¦ , Treas. ; W. Edwards, R. of Bro. Colonel J. WARD, J.W., said he had for many years known the W.M., and i Lapt. E. M. Monpv SPP • -mil K r ¦„,¦ Q n ~ pro of »= could only say that from the Honorary Colonel, H.R.H. the Duke of Connaug ht , P°sltlon the ORSHIPFUL his ' W M ASTER , the Consecrating Officer and to the smallest drummer boy in the regiment he was esteemed and respected. ass ^ W6re elected Grands honorary members, and the Deputy G. Master and the This vvas the second time he had been associated with the W.M. as the founder ! ! resented with ' The n ^ P a founder s jewel as a souvenir of the occasion. of a lodge, and he believed Bro. Major Carrell stood in a most peculiar position. UTY edG RAND M and ASTER returned thanks, after which the By-Law Com- for he vvas not aware of any Mason outside the Grand Lodge who had installed "I'ttee w f 0ther routine of non-attp ™ business transacted. Letters regret for into the chair of a lodge a son of the reigning Sovereign. Speaking for his brother ^ Were received frum Sir W T ^"YY many brethren , including Bros. Lord Brooke, officers and himself he (the J.W.) vvas convinced they would do everything in their ' 0 " Dr' E' M' L<3tt T J Ra ing C L A M E erton and Rev power to assist the W.M. during his year of office. Hayman Cummb ' ' ' ' " ' ° ' ' 2 ' ' The Tyler's toast then closed the proceedings. LIFE AND FIRE ANDERTON'S HOTEL & TAVERN ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION GENERAL FOR BOYS, ASSURANCE COMPANY.—Established 1837. FLEET STREET, LONDON. Chief Office—103, Cannon-street, London , E.C. In connection with the Royal Clarence Hotel, llfracombe ; and ,000 WOOD GREEN, LONDON, N. Capital ^1,000 Peacock Hotel, and Royal Hotel, Boston , Lincolnshire. Funds in hand 1,200,000 Total income exceeds 33S.000 OFFICE—6, FREEMASONS' HALL, W.C. Chairman-Sir ANDREW LUSK, Bart. Life, Fire, Mortgages, Annuities. Life Policies indisputable The central position of ANDERTON'S renders this Tavern after being in force five years. Immediate payment of claims on unequalled for GRAND PATRON : proof of death and title. Fire Insurances accepted at equitable rates. < HENRY WARD, Secretary and Manager. Masonic Banquets, Public Dinners, Wedding Breakfasts, HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN. Meetings of Creditors, Arbitrations or Jovial Gatherings PRESIDENT : INSURANCE COM- INING ACCIDENT The Rooms reserved for the above business consist of D HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS THE PRINCE OF WALES PANY, LIMITED. HALL, PILLAR HALL, MASONIC HALL , CHAPTER , and numerous , 10, ST. SWITHIN'S LANE, LONDON, E.C. Smaller Rooms. K.G., &c, M.W.G.M. General Accidents. I Personal Injuries. The RESTAURANT on Eastern Side of Hotel Entrance is open Railway Accidents. | Deaths by Accident. to the Public from J a.m. to 1 p.m. for BREAKFASTS , LUNCHEONS . TEAS, and DINNERS . THE NINETY-THIRD C. HARDING, Manager. F. H. CLEMOW, Proprietor. ANNIVERSARY FESTIVAL THE LONDON NECROPOLIS.— MANCHESTER HOTEL, Will be held BROOKWOOD CEMETERY, NEAR W OKING. *¦** ¦ ALDERSGATE STREET- AT THE PAVILION, BRIGHTON , WESTMINSTER BRIDGE ROAD, AND On WEDNESDAY, 24th JUNE, 1891, 188, N OTICK TO SECRETARIES OF MASONIC LODGES, STRAND. 2, LANCASTER PLACE, CLUBS, AND OTHER INSTITUTIONS . UNDER THE DISTINGUISHED PRESIDENCY OF Telephone—No. 4839. THE RIGHT HON. THE EARL OF LATHOM, Telegraphic Address—"Tenebratio, London." The Proprietors of the above Hotel, having recently added M.W. Pro Grand Master, and R.W.P.G.M West a number of commodious Rooms to the Establishment, Lancashire, Vice-President and Trustee of suitable for LODGE MEETINGS BANQUETS, DINNERS, &C, BROOKWOOD CEMETERY is the largest and most , the Institution. beautiful in England, and easier and cheaper of access will be glad to furnish Terms and Particulars for the use of than any of the other London Cemeteries. same on application. Every detail in connection vvith a Funeral promptly and The Band of the Gth Inniskilling Dragoons will play a Selection of M j sic in the Grounds from 2 o'clock effectually carried out in response to a message to either of LAWRENCE p.m. the Offices. AT. The Meister Glee Singers, vvith Madame Clara Samuell, Makers of (Late J. R. BONE), This Company are the Patentees and only • will give a Conceit in the Music Room from 6 to 9 p.m. the Earth to Earth Coffins , and carry out sanitary burial BLACKFRIARS DEPOT in the manner so strongly advocated by H.R.H. the Prince FOR Full Particulars of the Arrangements, as to Special of Wales, the Duke of Westminster, the Dean of York, LICENSED VICTUALLERS' GLASS AND CHINA, Trains, &c, may be obtained at the Office. and the Church of England Burial Reform Association. ALSO D INNER TICKETS (inclusive of First-Class Return Fares GLASS AND STONE BOTTLES. from London), for LADIES, ISS., and BRETHREN, 21s. "The manner of conducting interments in this Cemetery Best Quality and Low Prices. Call and See the By order. (according to the Government Inspector) is as commend- NEW PORCELAIN SPIRIT CASKETS, URNS, &c. J. MORRISON McLEOD, able as the practice of other Companies is the contrary."— 6, Freemasons' Hall, Secretary. The Times. 146-147, BLACKFRIARS ROAD, S.E. London, AV.C, 21st May, 1891. FOR ECONOMICAL . AND RESPECTABLE TO LET—-To Masonic Brethren—a The services of brethren as Stesvards representing Lodges FUNERALS AT STATED ROOM, 30 feet by 17. Apply to Bro. BLOCK, P.M., or Provinces are earnestly solicited, and will be gratefully CHAR' GES , " Eagle," 143, Farringdon-road , E.C. acknosvledged, the present exceptional requirements de- TO COVER ALL EXPENSES, EXCLUSIVE OF CEMETERY FEES, manding exceptional support. BRO. C G. HATT, UNDERTAKER , SURLY HALL HOTEL, fronting 2, K ING STREET, KENSINGTON H IGH STREET. main road and River Thames, near Windsor. First- MASONIC FESTIVAL to be held Orders by Post or Telegrams promptly attended to. class accommodation. Steam launches, punts, and boats at the PAVILION , BRIGHTON , J UNE 24th. Price Lists Post Free on Application. for hire, and excellent fishing can be had. Good stabling. Brethren intending to stay are recommended to visit the Postal Telegraph Office at the Hotel. Moderate tariff.— CLARENDON HOTEL, FISH, POULTRY, GAME, OYSTERS. S. H. Henning, Proprietor. Facing the sea, and svhich is replete vvith every modern comfort. JOHN GOW, LIMITED, FIELD LANE RAGGED SCHOOLS, BEDROOM , ATTENDANCE, AND BREAKFAST, 6S. CLERKENWELL RD., E.C. RO I 17, NEW BROAD STREET, E.C. VINE STREET, B . C. J. STEVENSON, (Opposite Railway Station). PROPRIETOR . 12, HONEY LANE MARKET, CHEAPSIDE, A DAY IN THE COUNTRA'. 93, THEOBALD'S RD., HOLBORN, W.C, D OYAL ORDER OF SCOTLAND. 125, BROMPTON ROAD, S.W. The Committee are arranging for a Day in the Country for 700 Poor Children, very many of whom vvould otherwise PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF LONDON AND JOHN GOW, Limited, always have on sale the Largest never obtain a glimpse of the green fields. THE METROPOLITAN COUNTIES. Stock in London of the Very Best Quality at Lowest Prices. £60 to £So URGENTLY NEEDED. BARRELLED OYSTERS. Contributions sent to the Treasurer, W. A. 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While writing on the subject of next Wednesday's ASSOCIATION, LIMITED. Festival at Brighton and its associate gathering at SUMMER EXCURSIONS. Wood Green the day previous, it will be as well if we Saloon Steamer, " LORD OF MAGNIFICENT remind those brethren who purpose attending the THE ISLES," fitted vvith the Electric Lieht, On SATURDAY, JUNE 6, 13, 20, and 27, SPECIAL and capable of dining 200 at one sitting, to ROSHER- FAST EXCURSIONS will leave PADDINGTON former that the special trains which the London Brighton V1LLE GARDENS, Tilbury, Clacton-on-sea , Harwich , for STATION at 7.45 a.m., for 3, 10, or 17 days, to BATH, and South Coast Railway Company have arranged to BRISTOL, Weston-Super-Mare, Taunton, EXETER , lussvich , and back same day, DAILY (Fridays only ex- provide for their accommodation will leave Victoria cepted), from LONDON BRIDGE (Old Swan Pier), at Barnstaple, Torquay, PLYMOUTH , Newquay, Truro, FALMOUTH , St. I ves, Penzance , and for 10 or at and London Bridge at ; return- 9.30 a.m. , &c 17 10.35 a.m., :40p.m. days only to TROWBRIDGE , Frome, YEOVIL, Bridport, ing from Brighton at 9.30 p.m. for Victoria, and 9.40 Favourite and Fast Saloon Steamer, " GLEN Dorchester, and WEYMOUTH (for Channel Islands). THE p.m. for London Bridge. They will also be at liberty ROSA," or the New Saloon Steamer " MERMAID ," Tickets and Bills may be obtained at the Company's fitted with Awnings and Commodious Saloons lighted by Stations and Receiving Offices. to travel by the ordinary trains which leave Victoria at Electricity, from LONDON BRIDGE (Old Swan Pier), at HY. LAMBERT, General Manager. 1.50 p.m., and Brighton at 8.40 p.m., or, in the event DAILY (Sundays included), to ROSHERV1LLE ,t a.m., of their missing the special trains, by the next ordinary GARDENS, Gravesend, Southend , and Sheerness and back, by an Experienced Clerk, , and South Woolsvich. WANTED trains. Their return tickets will be available by any calling at Greensvich, Blacksval l with Excellent Testimonials, a SITUATION at ordinary train on the following day (Thursday). ' FECIAL Saloon Steamer, DAILY (Weather per- Home or Abroad . Has managed the business of public to ROSHERVILLE GARDENS and appointments, and understands banking.—Address, M.M. S mitting), and Comn. of R.A., Amies-street, Lavender Hill , S.W. GRAVESEND, from Old Ssvan Pier, LONDON BRIDGE, 34, In the case of intending visitors to the Festival from at 3 P- m - .._ PARTRIDGE & COOPER , Lancashire, Yorkshire, and other Northern provinces, we " THE " STATIONERS , beg to remind them that the Midland London and THE New and Favourite Saloon Steamer " CAR- t , DINAL WOLSEY," DAILY (Sundays included), for 192 & 191, FLEET STREET , LONDON. North-Western, and Great Northern Railway Com- COURT PALACE, Bushey Park, Richmond , HAMPTON panies have very considerately arranged to issue ticket?, Kingston, Surbiton or Teddington , from LONDON THE ROYAL COURTS NOTE PAPER. BRIDGE (Old Swan Pier) at 10 a.m.; Chelsea, 11 a.m.; This is the cheapest paper ever introduced to the public, which will be available from the 23rd to the 26th it being sli htl tinted, thick, and pleasant to write upon. Putney Bridge (District Railsvay Pier), 11.15 a.m.; and g y instant, both inclusive, at a fare and a quarter , to Kew at 12 noon. Returning from Hampton Court at p.m. Price 4s. per ream. 5 Illustrated Catalogue of every requisite for Office parties of six first class and ten third class passengers or Library forsvarded post free. KEW GARDENS. (Open free to the public week- in the case of the Midland Railway Company, and of six days and Sundays.) STEAMERS to KEW GAR- SUMMER BANQUETS. first and ten second or third class passenger's in the , (District Railway), DENS, Wandsworth Putney Bridge case of the London and North-Western and Great Putney, Barnes, Mortlake and Hammersmith, DAILY (Sundays included), every half hour from 10 a.m., and "THE CLARENCE ROOMS of Northern Rai lway Companies, and at a single fare to n a.m. on Sundays, from Cadogan Pier, Chelsea . 1 THE HOTEL METROPOLE, BRIGHTON , parties of not less than 30 first or 50 second or third are Specially Adapted for the SUMMER BANQUETS class passengers. BATTERSEA PARK & CHELSEA. STEAMERS of Learned Societies, Masonic Lodges, &c. "' from all Piers every 10 minutes. The CLARENCE ROOMS have a Separate Entrance, and contain every possible Comfort and Convenience. The athletic sports at the Royal Masonic Institution GREENWICH PARK. STEAMERS from all Full particulars on application to Piers every half hour. Extra Steamers vvhen necessary . for Boys, Wood Green, on Saturday, last were a very MANAGER , Hotel Metropole, Brighton. great success, close.upon 2000 brethren and their friends Refreshments of the Finest Quality on board all the Steamers. NOTICE. being present. The sport was gopd, and thS* 'prizes, The FREEMASON for next week *will contain many of which were of considerable value, were given ARNOLD E. WILLIAMS , Managing Director. a full report of the proceedings at the Festival away by Miss Everett, daughter of the Grand Treasurer, EDGAR SHAND, General Manager and Secretary. of the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys, at who had acted for the second year as Treasurer of the OFFICES— Brighton, on "Wednesday next, together -with a Victoria House, Laurence Pountney-lane, City, E.C. complete list of Stewards and the amounts sub- Sports Ftind. The excellent band of the Y Division scribed. Orders should be sent at once to the ot Police discoursed sweet music, and as the weather PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF Office or through any Newsagent. was all that could be desired a most pleasant afternoon MIDDLESEX. was spent. At the end of the proceedings three cheers ao Corres pondents were given for Miss Everett, Bro. George Everett. R.W. BRO. COL. SIR FRANCIS BURDETT, BART ., Grand'Treasurer, and the Head Master , Bro. Hebb. P.G.W. of England, O LD P ROVINCIAL . —In the paragraph in question sve vvere not strictly accurate in referring to " the prescribed * * * Representative from the Grand Lodge of Ireland, ritual " for Masonic funerals. As a matter of fact there is Bro. Lennox Browne has been elected Vice-President . PROVINCIAL GRAND MASTER. no prescribed ritual for this or many other ceremonies, of the Board of General Purposes. although it would not be difficult to refer to one most appro- THE ANNUAL MEETING priate for that purpose. * * * ' of the The following communications unavoidably stand over : An emergency meeting of the Studholme Lodge. CRAHT I.I n ES— Anglo-American , No. 2191, and Cyclist , No. 2246. PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE Provincial Grand Lod ge ot Lincolnshire. No. 1591, at which the Duke of Clarence and Avon- will be held under the Presidency of dale, Prov. G.M. Berkshire, was present, was held at THE PRO VINCI AL GRAND MASTER the Hotel Metropole on Monday evening, when the Earl at the of Yarborough, the Hon. Edward George V. Stanley, tain Holford E TOWN HALL, HOUNSLOW, and Cap , querry to his Royal Highness, were initiated under the auspices of this distinguised On Saturday, June 27th , at Four o ' clock p.m.punctually. lodge. Bro. T. Weeding-Weeding, W.M., presided on the occasion, and among the distinguished brethren A DINNER (Cold) will take place at the Town Hall SATURDAY, UNE 20, 1891. immediately after the Provincial Grand Lodge. J present were Bros, the Earl of Euston, P.G.M. North- Tickets, 5s. each (exclusive of Wine). ants and Hunts ; Viscount Dungarvan, P.G.M. Brethren intending to dine are requested to apply for flDasonic Botes, Somersetshire ; Sir Reginald Hanson , Bart., M.P., Tickets (vvith a remittance) to Brother C. A. WALTER , P.J.G.W. ; the Marquis of Carmarthen, M.P. ; and P.P.G.D. Middlesex (Treasurer of the Dalhousie Lodge, A few more brethren have been added to the roll of No. 865), The Brewery, Hounslow, not later than June 23rd . Stewards for the Festival of Wednesday, and the Colonel Shadwell H. Clerke, Grand Secretary. # # # By command of the R.W. Provincial Grand Master. actual number of those who have volunteered their HOWARD H. ROOM, P.M., services for the occasion is as nearly as possible 760. It is a pleasure to note that two of the three gentle- Provincial Grand Secretary. Of course,' those who have come forward at the men svho were received into our Order at this meeting eleventh hour will have but little, if any, time at their are lineally descended from brethren who have been, or PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF disposal for canvassing ; but their coming forward is are, distinguished members of the Craft. The fi rst MARK MASTER MASONS OF MIDDLESEX an undoubted evidence of their goodwill towards the Earl of Yarborough , great-grandfather of the initiate AND SURREY. Institution for Boys, while their lists, though they will of Monday, was Provincial Grand Master of the Isle probably be limited to their own personal contributions, of Wight from 1826 till his death in 1846. His son, T HE R.VV. B RO . COL . SIR FRANCIS BURDETT, BART., will be none the less welcome. the second earl, was, as Lord Worsley, Senior Grand PROVINCIAL GRAND MASTER. * * * Warden of England in 1838, and presided as such at We had the pleasure of announcing last week that the Jubilee Festival* of the Girls' School, Deputy THE PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE the Countess of Lathom has very kindly undertaken to Grand Master of England 1846-56, and Provincial Of Mark Master Masons of the Province of Middlesex present the prizes won by the successful pupils of our Grand Master of Lincolnshire from 18 till his death and Surrey, will be holden at 49 Boys' School during the past year. The ceremony in 1862. The Hon. Edward George Villiers Stanley is MARK MASONS' HALL, GREAT QUEEN STREET, will take place in the large hall of the Institution, at eldest son of Bro. Lord Stanley of Preston , the present Governor-General of Canada, who was Junior Grand On Monday, 2!)th June, IS'JI , Wood Green , on Tuesday next, the 23rd instant, when Warden of England in 1883, and is Past Deputy Pro- when all Present ancl Past Provincial Grand Officers , there will also be the customary speeches and part together svith the , Past Masters vincial Grand Master of West Lancashire. Worshi p ful Masters , sing ing. Every Steward will receive tickets which will Wardens, and Overseers of Lodges in the Province, are # # # hereby summoned to attend, and all Mark Master Masons admit himself and one friend to witness the function, ar Bro. Crowe asks in an article recentl e invited to be present. but it will be impossible to issue tickets to the general y published in our columns if some brother will privatel " ie Provincial Grand Lodge will be opened at Five o' clock . Masonic public. The Committee in charge of the y communi- cate with him as to the ori in of the Brethren to appear in full Masonic Costume 1 f the Mark arrangements are most anxious to oblige the numerous g curious title L-egrec, and Provincial Grand Officers in the clothing of app lied to the ante-room of a Masonic lodge in Hun- u friends and supporters of the School, but they have -eir respective rank. gary. There is no need for secrecy in rep discovered, as other Committees before them have dis- lying to Bro. By Master. Crowe's inquiry as to the meaning and ori in of the command of the R.AA' . Prov. Grand Mark covered g , that in the case of a non-expanding brick expression '.' Salle des pas perdus." In the first p W M . G. BRIGHTEN , P.G.I.W., P.P.G.W., lace, edifice , it is impossible to seat more people on a as to its meaning, it is the term used throughout France Provincial Grand Secretary. special occasion than the building will hold under for " salled'attente," or waiting-room , and is so applied ordinary circumstances. We trust, therefore, that any on many railways and in all " palais de justice." Its BANQUET ' Tavem. ori in is obvious for iven an unfortunate at 6.30 o'clcck. at Freemasons brethren who may apply for tickets and not receive g , , g individual ¦ckels, 7s. 6d. each, without Wine. wandering patiently or impatiently within the four them will kindly ascribe their failure to the inability of .Brethren intending to be present should notif y their walls of a waiting-room , he would naturally have • the Committee to mention to ROVINCIAL RAND ECRETARY accomplish an impossibility. Light saved himself all those lost steps had he arrived more uo, the P G S on or ore the 25th June. Morning Dress. refreshments will be served in the Gymnasium at 5 p.m. nearly to the time of his appointment. E. Jessurun, I.G. j and others. Bros. Lennox Brosvne Corres pondence. flDasonic ftotes ano Queries. P.S.G.AV. Essex, and H. Lambert, P.LG.W. Essex, svere among the visitors, as svere also Bros. Crump and Crasvley for the opinions expressed of the Anglo-American Lodge. ' [A\e do not hold ourselves responsible 942] "ANCIENTS " AND IRELAND. by our correspondents, but we wish in a spirit of fair play to Bro. Johnson svas passed to the Degree of F.C. The limits—free discussion.] by- all to permit—within certain necessary The " Committee on Masonic Jurisprudence " of the lasvs of the lodge submitted and passed at the last meeting- " Prince Hall Grand Lodge " (Negro Freemasons) pub- were again read and confirmed. Bro. Brackstone Baker PROV. S.G.W. OR PROV. G.S.W. ? lished a " letter from Lewis Hayden, of Boston, being unable to stay to the banquet, favoured the lodge with To the Editor of the " Freemason. " U.S.A., A.D. 1874." In it he says " We shall show that his views as to the conduct of its business, and the bright Dear Sir and Brother, all those in London, or in America, who claimed to be future in store for a lodge connecting the old world with the nesv. Bro. Baker, vvith tsvo other members, vvas No. will find on referring to Ancient York Masons, vvere and are but rebels, as they elected Bro. "A.H., 39," , upon the Permanent Committee in order that the never had a itimate descent from the Grand Lodge lodge the Book of Constitutions (321x10. Edition, pp. 138-9) leg might have the benefit of his long and valued experience of England or the Grand Lodge at York." The same that S.G.W. is correct. The titles are there authorita- , in laying down the plans upon which it vvas proposed to tively given as " Senior Grand Warden " and " Junior writer also quotes from Rebold's " General History of svork. Grand Warden " at full length. Freemasonry " as to the " Ancients," or " Atholl The banquet svhich follosved svas enlivened svith the usual composed in grea t toasts This, moreover, is not a custom of modern origin, Masons." " These schismatic lodges, , and some characteristic English and American but has been the established usage since the formation part of Ir ish Masons, who accused the Grand Lodge of humorous and other songs, svhose performance gave great delight. of the premier Grand Lodge. The " Constitutions " of altering the rituals and introducing innovations, and of , constituted a « 1723 (p. 149 et seq .) frequently describe these officers Masons vvho had been expelled in 1751 as " the Senior G. Warden " and "the Junior G. rival power to the Grand Lod ge." PROVINCIAL MEETINGS. CH1SHOLM. Warden." CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH. A similar practice also prevailed in the Grand Lodge of the " Ancients," whose warrants vvere not only 943] ORIGIN OF THE "ANCIENTS." High Peak Lodge (No. 1952).—The annual signed by the Grand Master and the Deputy Grand festival and installation meeting svas held on Monday, the In a pamphlet containing the " Testimony taken in Sth inst., in the National Schools, vvhen there vvas a .Master but also by the " S.G.W." and "J.G.W." for large , London before a Commission appointed by the Supreme gathering of the Craft from Bakesvell, Buxton, and the time being, the initial letters being in many cases other Court of the State of New York, in the suit now pend- places. Bro. W. S. Anderson, S.W., vvas duly installed printed on the warrant.—Yours fraternall y, ing in that Court, brought against the Grand Lodge of VV.M. by Bro. J. St. Leger, W.M., assisted by Bros LANE. JNO. Nesv York," &c, 1855, thereareaseries of "directinterro- Hallam, P.M., Boycott, P.M., Whitehead, P.M., and gatories to be adminstered to William H. White," then Lingood, P.M. Aftersvards the W.M. appointed and invested his officers as follows : Bros. St. Leger PROV. S.G.W. OR PROV. G.S.W.—WHICH IS Grand Secretary of England. To the 15th interroga- J. , I.P.M • J. W. Broadhurst , S.W. j Rev. W. P. Stamper, ; that the creation of a rival J.W. f RIGHT ?—NEITHER 1 tory Bro. White replied " Whitehead, Sec ; R. H. Hyde, Treas. ; E. Walker, S.D • Grand Lod (ori inally styled a ' Grand Committee ') To the Editor of the "Freemason." ge g W. AVard, J.D. j J. B. Boycott, D.C ; J. W. Hick, I.G.j first took lace in the year 1752 , first assuming the title W. Lingood, Org. ; and R. Longden, Tyler. Dear Sir and Brother, p of a ' Grand Lodge ' in December, 1753." In the 16th ln the evening dinner vvas served in the Tosvn Hall, pre- We have officers of " Grand " Lodge and his reply was that to the best of his " historical , tradi- pared by Mr. G. Muller, Railsvay Hotel, Buxton. After- " Provincial-Grand " Lodges, and I have often wondered tional , and other knowledge, the year 17 65 was the svards the usual toast list svas gone through. that so few have recognised that " Provincial-Grand " earliest date at vvhich Past Masters vvere admitted as CHESTER. is a compound adjective, and that, therefore, to follow voting members* of any Grand Lodge in the world." Clarence Lodge (No. 2386).—An emergency Grand Lodge by simply substituting the compound for occurred with the This, he declared in the 12th , meeting of this lodge vvas held on Thursday, the 4th inst., the simple adjective is the only correct method. inal Grand Lodge to 1S13 never " " Ancients ;" the orig at the Masonic Hall, Queen-street, when there svere present We begin right—Dep. G.M., substitute " P.-G." for giving such rank to Past Masters. Bro. W. Farnfield, Bros. W. H. Finchett, W.M. ; T. Litherland, S.W.; " G.," and we have (as is invariable) Dep. P.G.M. Assistant Grand Sec , also made an affidavit, that he Staff Quartermaster-Sergeant G. McFarlane, Sec, Directly, however, we get to the Wardens vve have a had failed to f ind any record in the transactions of the acting J.W.j Sergeant-Major R. H. McKay, S.D. ; change, which is kept up afterwards, instead of con- " Ancient " or " Atholl " Grand Lodge from January Major C. W. Randle Ford, acting J.D.; Isaac Matthesvs-Jones P.M., D.C. j R. Cariss, I.G. tinuing to follow Grand Lodge. Follow Grand Lodge ist, 17 80, to 5th December , 17 82, " of the entry of any , ; Quarter- as above directed—S.G.W., S.P.-G.W. ; J.G.W., warrant for a Pro- master-Sergeant Fred. Fox, Org. j Quartermaster-Ser- vote or proceeding authorising a F. Cameron and Sergeant P -G.W. ; so with the Deacons. Again, D.G.D.C geant J. Osborne, Stsvds. j S. J. . , vincial Grand Lodge to be held in New York, or autho- Smith, Tyler j F. W. Pilcher, C. P. Jones, Sergeant- D.P.-G.D.C A.G.D.C A.P.-G.D.G. ; A.G. Sec ; , , rising such Provincial Grand Lodge." Notwithstanding Major J. Thomas, Sergeant-Major J. Russell, D. Clements, A.P.-G. Sec, &c. ; following this also with Past Officers this declaration , a svarrant tans duly granted to No. Colour-Sergeant 1. Mellor, F. R. Price, 1. W. Evason, H. —P.D.P.-G.M. ; P.S. (or J.) P.-G.W. ; P.S. (or J.) 219 Provincial Grand Lodge, New York, by the J. Price, Staff-Sergeant C. Allfree, F. Coveney, Sergeant P.-G.D. ; P.D. (or A.) P.-G.D.C, and so on. " Ancients " on 5th September, 17 81, as testified by D. Rose, W. Peers, A. C. H. Davies, J. L. Jones, and C. This sty le (i) creates uniformity in Provincial-Grand other official registers. Edsvards. Visitors : Bros. J. Mills, P.M., Treasurer, F. Lodges with Grand Lodge ; (it) prevents confusion, CHISHOLM. Lipsham, Geo. Tinkler, Dr. R. G. Burgess, and A. E. P.G.S.W. may be intended to mean Past Grand or Caldecutt, of 425; E. Rush, W-M., G. F. Adams, J.AV., T. M. Atkinson, and R. Gregg, of 721; Sergeant Prov.-G.S. Warden, or Past Grand or Prov. G. Supt. A. G. Meinhold , S03 ; H. Little, W.M. 1674, P.P.G. of Works, and so on; (Hi) S.G.W., or P.S.G.W., or R-gpo^p Stsvd. North Wales; Quartermaster-Sergeant G. Gibson, S. P.-G.W., or P.S.P.-G. W./cannot be mistaken each for SE^^flS 1783; and R. G:een, 1S17. the other nor for G.S.W. or P.-G.S.W., even vvith the The lodge was opened by the W.M., and Bros. F. R. Price omission of the " of" (although of course it should HgSggMMS^W and Lieut.-Col. J. Spence vvere balloted for and elected as always be written G.S. of W. or P.-G.S. of W.), vvhich joining members. Mr. C. Edsvards vvas. balloted for and is not infrequently the case and, thus cannot sign as duly initiated , Bro. Capt. Cooper, J.W., explaining the "S.G.W. " or " S.P.-G.W." Craft HDasonry . svorking tools. Bros. D. Clements and C. P. Jones svere duly admitted and passed to the Degree of F.C, the work- We start, as I have above pointed out, correctly, let METROPOLITAN MEETINGS. ing tools being explained by Bro. T. Litherland, the S.AV. us then go on correctly.—Faithfully and fraternally Bro. Staff-Sergeant Alfree svas then duly admitted and raised yours, P.S.P.-G.W. to the Sublime Degree of M.M., the tracing board and the June 13th. Cornish Lodge (No. 2369)..—At the regular svorking tools being explained by the W.M. in his most meeting of this lodge held on Saturday, the 13th inst., impressive manner. One candidate svas proposed for at Mark Masons' Hall, there svere present Bro. N. J. initiation. The W.M. proposed a vote of condolence VISITORS AT LODGES. AVest, W.M., in the chair, Bros. Roberts, J.W. ; and sympathy vvith the widow and family of the late Bro. days To the Editor of the " Freemason." William Lake, Treasurer ; Greensvood, Secretary ; St. J. Bennett, vvho had died very suddenly only a fesv Aub previously. This vvas carried in silence. " Hearty good Dear Sir and Brother, yn, S.D. ; Burgess, J.D.; Rasvle, I.G. ; Barrett, D.C. ; Bullen , Stwd. ; George, acting as I.P.M.; Clarke, svishes " svere expressed by brethren representing the In his letter on the subject of visitors your acting as S.W. ; E. W. Carus Wilson , Belgrave Ninnis, follosving lodges : Prov. Grand Lodge of North Wales, 4251 correspondent " AVest Yorkshire " has touched upon a Thomas, James, Widger, I'yrrel, Hockin , Williams, 721, S93, 1674, 17S9, 1S17. subject of considerable importance. It is not so much Hasvken, Johnson, Brailey, Geard, Davey, Moody, Redman, There being no further business, the lodge svas closetl, a the question of difference between town and country and Pool . Also the following visitors : Bros. Core, 17SJ ; and the brethren adjourned to the banquet room, svhere visiting as the broad subject Cornish, 11 (S.C) ; Adamson, 1076 ; Mann, ; dinner asvaited them. of visiting generally that 1452 the requires consideration. Turton, 913; Briant, 101 ; Atkinson, 164S; and R. Considerably over 30 brethren sat dosvn, and after St. Stephens. usual toasts of " The Oueen and Craft," " The M.W. As Freemasons we are justly proud of the univer- Ihe follosving vvere unanimously elected *. Bro. F. W. G.M., H.R.H. the Prmce of Wales," and " The Grand sality our Order but ' vvas of , the visiting system in vogue Pool, P.M. 450 (as a joining member), Bros. E. F. AVhitley, Officers ," "The Prov. G.M. and Prov. G. Officers " here seems to offer a barrier to the strange brother P.M. 1529, I.P.M. , and Chas. Truscott (as Cornsval proposed by the Worshipful Master, and coupled svith the 331 l suit- who, in passing through town or country, might be members), and Mr. George James Lory, Major AV. C. E. name of Bro. J. Matthesvs-Jones, svho responded in desirous of attending a lodge in session , for he would Serjeant, and Professor Penberthy as initiates. The initia- able terms. He referred to the good work that vvas being feel that to a great extent he would be tion ceremony svas performed by the W.M. in his usual carried out by the Grand and the Provincial Grand Lodges. trespassing vyork unless he received a formal invitation. finished style, Bro. Ninnis delivering the charge. Bro. W. He also spoke in very eulogistic terms of the good Henry Hockin svas then passed to the Second began by the W.M. of the Clarence, and of the high-position Take for instance that case of an American brother Degree. for , Bros. S. T. James, R. W. Davey, and J. Thomas svere next the lodge had already attained in the province both duly qualified and provided with credentials, who may excellence of work and Charity. , raised to the Sublime Degree of M.M., Bro. George giving . uu. be passing through London ; he may ascertain of a the traditional history . The ballot for AV.M. for the ensuing Bro. Matthesvs-Jones then proposed "The W.M. 01 with lodge meeting to be held at a convenient time, present year resulted in the unanimous election of Bro. John Roberts, Clarence Lodge," and referred to the great pleasure himself , gain admission svhich he proposed this toast, knowing Bro. Finchett as , and be invited (either in the J.AV., and Bro. William Lake svas unanimousl y re-elected Bro. name of the lodge or by some kind-hearted brother) to Treasurer. It svas resolved that a Past Master's jesvel he did, and spoke further in very flattering terms of toast was remain to the banquet. He would be well treated and should be presented to Bro. N.J. West in recognition of his Finchett's svork and charitable disposition. The drunk svith acclamation. .. made to feel happy under the fraternal good feeling valuable and enthusiastic services as AV.M. during the past Uiv. Bro. Finchett, the AV.M., in replying, after thanking which is so characteristic of our little gatherings year. It vvas resolved that the congratulations of the lodge be offered to the Earl of Mount Edgcumbe, I.P.M., on his Matthesvs-Jones and thebrethren , referred to his worK ', V" " after labour," but if he afterwards learned that he said that the sad loss which Masonry generally and n elevation to the rank of Deputy Grand Master of England. lar vvas to all intents and purposes " an unbidden guest at Notices of personally had sustained in the sudden death of thc proposals for five initiates and one Cornsvall prevente the feast " his feelings can readily be imagined. He member svere given. Apologies for absence svere read from Bro. Bennett had entirely unnerved him, and so has been taught that as a Freemason he is him from speaking at length. ,., entitled to Bros. Hensvood Thomas, S.W. ; Dr. Curnosv, and Pro- ot tie visit working lodges wherever he may be but he now fessor Shuttlevvorth. The W.M. proposed "The Initiates," and spoke , whom discovers an obstacle which to him is as surprising as The brethren adjourned to the drawing room of the great pleasure he had of initiating Bro. Edwards, it is novel. Freemasons' Tavern, and a most enjoyable evening svas had knosvn from childhood. , Bro. Edwards replied in a fesv appropriate words, anu I have no desire to utter one word spent under the genial ssvay of the VV.M., svho had pro- couple" against the vided a musical party for the entertainment of the brethren. The AV.M. proposed " The Past Masters," and pleasant social feature of our meetings for refreshment, The success of the lodge has exceeded all anticipations. the name of Bro. J. Matthews-Jones vvith the toast. but some reform in the system seems necessary, so Bro. J. Matthews-Jones responded in a fesv re'na£.ksC" Mc, r that a visiting brother may feel free to attend our Columbia Lodge (No. 2397). — This new eluding svith a reference to the Secretary, Bro. *'-\ "| by lodges without putting himself in a false svhom he called a most persistent beggar, and conclui position.— lodge, founded for the purpose of still further cementing who ^ Yours fraternall the ties betsveen English and American M asons, held its promising a subscription to the list of the W.M., y, Royal Mas." A LONDON P.M. regular meeting at the Cafe Royal, Regent-street, on Thurs- represent the lodge at the Festival of the Institution for Boys on the . day, the nth instant. There vvas a goodly number of 24th June. v tf,e w Bro. McFarlane, Sec, svho svas acting as J.W •> members present, among whom vvere Bros. Adolphus tn t Bros. Lord Halsbury (Lord Chancellor), Lord George Clark, AV.M. ; Brackstone Baker, P.G.D.; Alf. Cooke, enforced absence of Bro. Capt. Cooper, proposed (j Hamilton, and Sir Michael Hicks-Beach, Bart., attended J.W. ; J. B. Cumming, Treas. ; W. J. Spratling, Sec.; of " The Visitors," and svelcomed them to the '0°f^ ti,e the Cabinet Council held at the Foreign Office on Saturday svas proud to receive them, and coupled the toast last. *Savc as to new lasvs. names of several brethren. Each of the visitors present replied to the toast, led by Bro. Goode responded briefly, expressing a hope that he ELSTREE. Bro. Mi"s > P-M., Treas . 425, who stated that he had might one day be permitted to occupy the chair he had just the lodge vvith a good deal of curiosity to see how a vacated to initiate his son into Freemasonry. KingsWOOd Lodge (No. 2278).—The installa- visited tion meeting of this young lodge svas held on Saturday voung one could work, but he vvas very agreeably surprised " The Health of the Visitors," of vvhich there svere a manner in vvhich the officers had supported the W.M., goodly array, vvas next received svith much cordiality, Bros. last at the Plough Inn, the W.M., Bro. Joh n Petch, P.M., at the Prov. G. Std. Br., presiding. There vvere present hose ability he vvas already aware, and concluded by Burn, Gordon Smith, Stephens, Fendick, and Moggridge on the f w the the occasion Bros. J. G. Cobb, S.W. ; C M. Coxon , I.W. ; ff ratulating g w^rVL on working of lodge, and returning thanks. n ^ John B. Bell , S.D.j H. T. Nell, ; E. H. Moore thanking' one and all for the kind reception they had given The toasts of " The Past Masters," "The Treasurer and J.D. , Secretary," and "The Officers " vvere honoured and D.C. j T. H. Wye, I.G. ; R. VV. Nicole, Stwd. ; A. C. Halestrap, John L. Mather, P.A.G.D.C. j The W.M. proposed "The Joining Brethren ," and acknowledged, and it vvas late in the evening vvhen the J. AV. Ratten- the name of Bro. Price vvith it, saying hosv pleased Tyler's toast brought the evening to a close. bury, VV. Kennedy, George T. Chretien, W. Pearce, J. coupled Gravatt, H. T. Hopsvell, Andrew Parkinson ; and the fol- was to have the brother in the lodge, and pointing out Interspersing the toasts a charming selection of music, he lowing visitors : Bros. A. Curnnert, 142OJ T. Beig, P.M. the great sacrifice the brother had made to join it. under the guidance of Bro. F. Cambridge, P.M., P.P.G. ¦ rim. Price replied in suitable terms, and promised the Org., and contributed by Bros. Bevan, Coward, and Yates, 1613; Walter Hancock, J.VV. 2191 and IOIG J George Harlow, W.M. 2147; W. R. G. Emerson, Org. T. VV.M- his support, and, as a token of it, subscribed half-a- and Master Charles Stesvard, was pleasantly rendered, 45; ' to the W.M.'s list for the Boys' School . completing the harmony of a most successful evening. C. Taylor, 45; Y. W. White, 1471; S. Scott Young, crui nea 226, P.P.G. Std. Br.; Henry M. Hind " The W.M. next proposed " The Officers of the Lodge," , 14S9 ; Nelson Reed, ¦ P.M. , 1601, and 1671; and IT. Massey, 160, P.M. svhich was well received. DIDSBURY. 1572 619 S.W. replied in suitable terms, and thanked the and 1928. The Bro. Gravatt joining - W.M. and brethren for the honour they had conferred upon Doric Lodge (No. 2359).—The brethren of the John , 1471, vvas elected a member, in having selected him as their representative at the above lodge celebrated the Festival of St. John in right and the W.M. then raised Bro. H. N. Pearce to the Third him Degree. The Audit Committee' Girls' Festival in May. He mentioned the fact that that royal aud Masonic fashion on Saturday, the 13th inst., on s report vvas received and vvas at the head of the list of the Cheshire lodges which occasion Bro. Clare Edgar Towel), the S.W., svas adopted, and then Bro. John L. Mather, P.A.G.D.C, in- lodge stalled Bro. G. Cobb, S.W. and W.M. elect svith their subscription of ^40. installed W.M. for the ensuing 12 months. There vvas a J. , as Master McFarlane, Sec, also replied, and thanked the large attendance, including Bros. G. S. Smith, P.M., of the lodge. The following brethren received the appoint- Bro. ments to office : Bros. Petch W.M. and brethren for the toast, and assured the W.M. W.M.; C. E. Towell, S.W.; John Fletcher, J.W. ; G. John , I.P.M. and Treas. ; brethren that the officers were endeavouring to do their A. Myers, P.M., S.D. ; A. K. Boothroyd, J.D. ; ]. M. C M. Coxon, S.W. ; H. T. Nell, J.W.j T. Wye, S.D.j and E. H. Moore ; R. W. Nicole best to bring the working of the lodge up to perfection, or Veal, I.G. j John Walker, Stsvd. ; Jos. Ward, P. D. , J.D. , D.C. ; T. G. Chretien, near it as possible, and referred to the names vvhich he Langley, Jas. Sharpies, Robert Fitton , F. Morgan, W. W. I.G.j E. Blinkhorn , P.M., and A.C Halestrap,P.M., Stwds.j as and Bro. T. Williams T had been called, viz., " Persistent Beggar and Plausible Wilkinson, W. Sharpies, J. Laurisch, and F. Thomas. , yler. Bro. Petch delivered the Secretary, " &c, saying that he did not mind what they The visitors included Bros. W. Goodacre, P.G.S.B. and addresses. All the ceremonies of the day were most called him as long as they persistently replied to his appli- P.G. Sec ; R. Nesvhouse, P.G. Sec. Cheshire ; J. Cookson, effectively rendered. The first W.M. of the lodge, Bro. cations for charitable offerings. He also said that he had P.G.T. Cheshire ; J. Andresvs, P.P.G.S.B. East Lancs.; Rawson Kelly, of West Yorkshire, svas unfortunately not over ,£48 for the Boys' School, and would be glad to receive J. J. Richardson, P.P.S.G.D.,- J. W. Hamilton, P.P.G. able to be present. The following resolutions vvere passed : further donations to make the sum up to £50 or more. Reg. j J. Hancock, P.G.S.B. j J. M. Sinclair, P.P.G.D. j Proposed by Bro. C. M. Coxon, S.W., seconded by Bro. (This appeal induced the initiate, Bro. Edsvards, to give Ralph Betley, P.P.A.G. Sec. ; A. Ingham, P.P.G. Stwd. J. Petch, P.M., Treas., " That the best thanks of the lodge ios. Gd. at once, which vvas thankfully received.) Cheshire ; James Willcox, S.D. 1140 ; W. Craig-Royle, be accorded to the late Treasurer, Bro. W. Pheasant, for Bros. McKay, S.D.; Cariss, I.G. ; Fox, Org.; and J.W. 1170; R. Sharrock, W.M. 1313 ; J. Bovvers, 1730; the valuable services he has rendered to the lodge since its Cameron and Osborne, Stewards, also replied, and assured J. E. Radford , P.M. 336; J. H. Foster, S.VV. ig-rq : I. formation, for the watchful care he has exercised over its the VV.M. of their support in his work for the benefit of E. B. Whitehorn, 106S ; W. F. Clegg, J.D. 1345 : Chas. funds, and for the kindness and unfailing courtesy he has Masonry in general, and that lodge in particular. Ssvinn, I.P.M. 1633; T. R. B. Vermont, 1633 ; S. H. at all times shosvn to the brethren. And at the same time The W.M. proposed the "The Health of the Departing Osven, 1126 ; G. R. Lloyd, P.M. 1730; H. R. Box, 163-5 ; expressing the hope that though desiring not to be again Brother—Bro. Quartermaster-Sergeant Teague," vvho vvas J. H. Marsh, J.W. 1730; A. H. Duffin , W.M. 1134; C. elected Treasurer, he will still retain his interest in the on the point of leaving for Ireland for duly. E. Jaques, 1633 ; H. Baldsvin, 409 ; F. Renshasv, W.M. proceedings and welfare of the lodge." " That this resolu- The toast vvas received svith acclamation. 1387; W. T. Allitt, P.M. 993 ; H. Nail, W.M. 1375 ; tion be entered on the minutes of the lodge and the Secre- Bro. Teague replied in very feeling terms, saying how S. I. Thomson, W.M. 2109 ; W. F. Farrington, W.M. tary requested to communicate the same to Bro. Pheasant." much he regretted the occasion , and trusted to be back 1633 ; and S. Pope, J.W. 1473 . The brethren after closing the lodge adjourned to a very again some day amongst the brethren of the lodge. The ceremony of installation vvas most ably performed nice banquet, and afterwards honoured the usual toasts. The Tyler's toast closed a very happy and enjoyable by the retiring W.M., Bro. G. S. Smith, assisted by Bro. The toasts were interspersed with some capital singing evening. G. A. Myers, P.M. The newly-installed W.M. invested under the direction of Bro. Tom Taylor. During the course of the evening Bros. Fox and Adams his officers as follosvs : Bros. G. S. Smith, I.P.M. and Bro. J. L. Mather, P.A.G.D.C, responded to the toast enlivened the proceedings vvith their songs. D.C.j F. Stretch, S.W.j J. Fletcher, J.W.j A. H. of " The Grand Officers," and said he vvas delighted to be Jefferis, P.P.G.D.C, Treas. ; G. A. Myers, Sec. ; A. K. present and svas glad to have been of some little use to the CROYDON. Boothroyd, S.D. ; J. M. Veal, J.D.j J. Walker, I.G. j lodge. One of the great privileges of his life had been to George Price Lodge (No. 2096).—The in- F. Thomas, P. D. Langley, J. Ward, and J. Sharpies, be of use to lodges to which he belonged. That even- stallation meeting of this prosperous lodge was held at the Stsvds. ; and A. B. Kirk, Tyler. ing he had the pleasure of evincing to the brethren his de- Greyhound Hotel on Saturday, the 13th instant. Present : The banquet svas served by Bro. F. Stretch, of the Dids- sire to be of use to the lodge. He vvas proud to belong to Bros. W. G. Goode,W.M.; H. M. Hobbs, P.M.,P.P.J.G.W., bury Hotel, in a manner vvhich evoked the highest praise, the Kingsvvood Lodge. Although he might not be always Treas.; J. D. Langton, P.M., P.P.J.G.W., Sec ; F. W. and the menu embraced all the delicacies of the season. The an honorary member, he hoped to have the suffrages ofthe Leaver, S.D. ; C. Holden, J.D. ; John Wayte, M.A., newly-installed W.M. presided, supported by his officers brethren extended to him as an honorary member. M.B., D.C; E. C Leaver, I.G. ; Joseph H. Price, Stwd., and the brethren above-mentioned. The VVorshipfuI Master, in proposing " The Prov. G.M., W.M. elect ; F. T. Ridpath, P.M., P.P.J.G.D. j Fred. The toasts of " The Queen," " TheM.W.G.M., H.R.H. Bro. Thomas.Halsey, M. P.," stated that the Prov. G.M., vvho Cambridge, P.M., P.P.G. Org. ,- J. S. Fraser, P.M., the Prince of Wales, the Princess of VVales, and the rest consecrated the lodge, did everything possible to help the P.P.G.D. ; G. Pearson , N. C. Crew, J. Jones, W. D. of the Royal Family," " The Earl of Lathom, Pro G.M., brethren. The Deputy Prov. G.M., Bro. Lake, had also Hayward, S. C. Mookerjee, and W. Lane, Tyler. Visitors : Prov. G.M.j the Right Hon. the Earl of Mount Edgcumbe, been of great assistance to the brethren. Bros. F. West, D.P.G.M. (Hon. Member) ; Gordon Smith, Dep; G.M.; and the rest of the Grand Officers , Present and Bro. J. L. Mather, as a very old member of the province, W.M. 2243, P.G.S. j W. M. Burn , W.M. 858 ,- H. Sadler, Past," " The Earl of Crawford and Balcarres, D.P.G.M., as an old Prov. D.C. and S.D., responded, stating that the G. Tyler; W. Brindley, P.M. 1604; J. Jesvitt Stephens, and the rest of the Prov. Grand Officers, Present and province vvas very fortunate in being presided over by so P.M. 206 ; R. G. Fleming, I.P.M. 1790 j S. G. C Reid, Past," svere duly honoured. genial and capable a brother as Bro. Halsey. Among all P.M. 1174 ; H. S. Hunter, P.M. 1321 j W. P. Towers, In responding to the last named toast Bro. Goodacre the noblemen and gentlemen vvho ruled over the provinces, P.M. 15; E. Stimson, P.M. 15; H. Esling, P.M. 1321 ; took occasion to refer to the Masonic Charities, particularly he did not know one more worthy to be a Prov. G.M. He H. Cleghorn , P.M. 12S7; G. C. Burry, P.M. 1347 ; W. the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys, and made an was a good friend to that lodge. He (Bro . Mather) had Englefield , P.M. 1321; W. Hicklin, I.P.M. 1261 ; W. B. eloquent appeal to the brethren on its behalf. They were, knosvn him a good many years, and had held office under Fendick, P.M. 1321 , P.P.G.S.B. Berks ; W. J. Harris, he said, receiving from these Institutions, of which the him at his request. The lodge was happy and fortunate in J-W. 1321 ; C. Sargent, J.W. 1261 ; W. Hooker, J.D. Boys' School vvas one, a large amount of support. He selecting that province as its location, for he knew no pro- 533; R. Bosvers, 15; T. Price, 1321 ; J. D. Hunt, 15 j G. dared say the two provinces of Lancashire and the Pro- vince where the brethren could be so united, or ruled over W. Lve, 1670 j J.S. Hinton, 1321 j T. Merton Clark, 2182'j vince of Cheshire, vvhich vvere closely connected, received so ably and thoroughly or by so genial and estimable a W. Cosvard, 2000 j T. Whitford, 1321 j W. D. Welsford, not much less than £3000 a year from these Charities, gentleman as Bro. Halsey. -321 ; G. Aking, 463 ; J. H. Moggridge, 1321 j F. Bevan, which they frequently heard called the " London " Charities, Bro. Petch, I.P.M. and Treas., proposed " The W.M." 170? ; and H. Yates, 21S2. but this vvas not so, as although situated in London, they A great deal of the prosperity of a lodge depended on the the lodge vvas opened, and the minutes of the previous were just as much Lancashire, Cheshire, or Yorkshire W.M. and the way he conducted business during his year meeting vvere read and confirmed. Bro. S. C. M ookerjee Institutions as London. This year was to be an exceptional of office. The Kingssvood Lodge, as a young lodge, should was raised to the Degree of M.M. Bro. Fred. West, one so far as the Boys' School vvas concerned. He svas in feel very proud that they had unanimously elected Bro. Ll.P.G.M., then entered the lodge, and vvas received in due hopes that their province vvould contribute 5000 guineas, he Cobb as their W.M., for he vvas a brother svho had Free- term . Bro.Bt Fred. AVest had already got over £500. He had to speak masonry at heart j whose wish and desire svere that every- os. H. M. then took the chair, and tohaving in terms of jf^fej1 Hobbs and Gordon Smith take high praise of the good svork done by the Doric Lodge thing he could do and that could be done for the good of and W c}la rs during the first year of its existence, the Order should be done. The W.M. was ever willing to ll D • •J'' ' ' respectively, Bro. Joseph svhich had been ce was rese already favourably commented on in contribute to that, and not only willing, but most able. P vt P nted by Bro. F. Cambridge, Grand Lodge. He M ;M., for installation, and duly installed by Bro. West hoped they vvould give their excellent Bro. Stretch , vvho had During his year of office they would have a W.M. svho '" his svell-knosvn admirable manner. The W.M. then accepted the office of Stesvard, every support, and that all svould be second to none. He svas exceptionally interested appointed and invested his officers for the ensuing year as svould do something. In this way they svould show their in Bro. Cobb, having brought him into Freemasonry, and ° lows : Bros. J. C Leaver, S.W.; Frank W. Leaver, appreciation of Lord Lathom, their Prov. Grand Master, he svas pleased that in so short a time he had reached the ; H M highest position a lodge could confer. Bro. P' A V C. ' ' Hobbs- P- M -- Treas.; J. D. Langton, in a manner he svould most desire them, that of support- Cobb f-M-. Sec ; C. Holden , S.D. ; E. C Leaver, J.D.; W. ing those noble Masonic Charities in svhich their Order vvas svas not only the Master of the Iodge, he svas one " •.Hayward, D.C. : lohn Wavte. I.G. : F. Camkidre. associated. of the founders, and a great deal of its prosperity vvas n 1 s's, ,g' ; F- T - Ridpath, P.M., and J. Jones, Stsvds. j Bro. Geo. S. Smith, I.P.M., in appropriate terms, pro- due to the kindness, the interest, and the energy Bro. Cobb T ler posed " The Health of the had displayed in the lodge. He felt certain that in Bro. the M ' y ' The Installin& Master then delivered Newly-installed W.M., Bro. tn 1 resses- Letters of apology and regret for inability Clare Edgar Towell," vvhich svas most enthusiastically re- Cobb's year of office , if there had been any lustre on the " attend svere received from Bros, the Earl of Euston, ceived. lodge during the tsvo years of its existence, it vvould be en- ¦-oi- Noel Money, Bro. Tosvell returned thanks hanced considerably. He svished him health and prosperity Prov. G.M. Surrey, and others. , and said it svould alsvays be ^ |j. '"to" the lodge svas closed the brethren sat down to the his object to increase the usefulness of the Doric Lodge during his year of office and plenty of svork to do. Tl!¦ne vs? wI-'cn a -on£ list of toasts was disposed of. and the comfort of its members. He should not forget the The Worshipful Master, svho svas received svith loud VVorshipfuI Master liavinp* nrnnnsprl Tho Oi.ppn excellent example set by Bro. Smith, P.M., applause on rising to respond «"U the " and trusted , said he felt very proud Craft " and " The M.W.G.M., H.R.H. the Prince they vvould have as prosperous a year as the last had been, indeed that night. He had attained that goal vvhich most Cr.„ 1 •?!' the toast o£ " The Pr0 Grand Master, Deputy ln order to shosv their appreciation of his services, he had Masons looked forsvard to. It afforded him a very large and laster- and the rest of the Grand Officers , Present to ask his acceptance of a silver tea and coffee service, amount of pleasure and pride to be elected W.M. of the P was du bvy Kr 11 'y honoured, and vvas ably responded to vvhich he trusted might be handed down to his children in lodge j it vvas an honour he had looked forsvard to ever since ,*™- Henry Sadler, Grand Tyler. order to remind them of the high esteem in vvhich their the foundation of the lodge. In more senses than one vvas then pn". * °f the P.G.M., Col. Noel Money, C.B.; father vvas held by the members of the Craft . he proud j he felt proud as an Australian born to be Master iWnY , X a"dthe rest ofthe Provincial Grand Officers , 1 he service of plate bore a suitable inscription , and each of that lodge. The last 19 or 20 years he had spent among »„™and Past " svas next proposed, and piece had on it Bro. Smith's monogram . Englishmen. It vvas a very great honour to be in his pre- 'cd West lirst ti l „ f ' , D.P.G.M., in reply, said it svas the "The Health of Bro. Smith " vvas received svith thegreatest sent position. Anything he might have done towards the -"E for fV,A ee years that he had had the Pleasure of reply- cordiality, and in replying he said he accepted their valu- founding or the welfare of the lodge had alsvays been a ll I* A ,?e Grand Master of the orovince. as he had heen able present svith feelings of great pleasure. Nothing pleasure to him. Past Master Petch had spoken most ' ' cnar e during that period. Now could afford him greater satisfaction than to kindl hl ••e was nl '" , £ , hosvever, receive it, and y, though too hig y, of any services he (the W.M.) of t0 say that the Prov-nce had a Grand Master he vvas sure it vvould be looked upon with pride by his svife had rendered , but he svas proud to think he possessed svliom ery pioud , 'od£e and copter in the province should be and family. That handsome acknosvledgment well repaid the good will and good wishes of every brother there. fov Was in He als0 th 1 every way a most excellent Craftsman. him for the services he had been able to render. The first He might clai m them all not only as acquaint- "*c Cran lAm a" tne breth ren of the province, especially 12 months of the existence of the lodge had been a pleasur- ances but as friends. It svas one of the proudest °f the cers - for their cordial support while in charge able one, and he hoped that there would be as great a moments of a man's life svhen he felt he had the good nr • nCe ivoulrj b» o ' and ne felt sure that the same support union of sentiment and harmony in the future as in the past. feeling of his fellosv men. He felt he had it, and in return " The U °ited to the new Prov - Grand Master. The toasts of " The Visiting Brethren," "The Masonic he would say that anything he could do to forsvard the ¦"oposerlK " of the Worshipful Master " vvas then Charities," "The Nesvly-invested Officers ," and the Tyler's interests of the Iodge he should exert himself to do. He y o 'hatof <-Ti r i?' Goode - I-P.M., and svas next follosved by toast follosved. hoped the brethren svould make allosvance for any short l M vith the P= \ki '' " the W.M. decorating his predecessor Songs svere ably given by Bros. Willie, Sharpies, F. coming, and also assist him to carry out his duties as satis- ast Master's jesvel which the lodge had voted. Stretch, J. Ward, and a capital recitation by Bro. F. Morgan. factorily as he desired. The Worshipful Master next gave "The I.P.M., Bro. and Penfold," and congratulated the lodge on having such Sec ; H. M. Apps, S.D. ; T. M. Kennett,J.D. ; W.VVelk Petch," a most eminent P.M., whose services to the lodge, excellent Masons added to their number. I.G. ; W. M. Fearon , D.C ; Dr. S. Mellor, Stsvd . especially during the last year, allfthe brethren vvere aware Bro. Coupland, in responding, said he felt it a great H. C. Russell, Org. ; and J. Hildcr, Tyler ; and tlie' of. Bro. Petch svas a most excellent Mason, a P.M. of pleasure to be elected to such a proud position. He follosving members : Bros. W. T. WallonrJ, R. McA'icar the Islington Lodge, and vvas alsvays ready to do anything witnessed the consecration of the lodge, and from the first T. A. Hodges, F. E. Roe, J. E. Russell, A. Toplis, F. 1 that could conduce to the comfort of the brethren and the glimpse that he had of its officers 'and the breth ren who svere Allison , and J. Burton. welfare of the lodge. Bro. Petch had the cordial good its founders he felt sure of its success . He complimented The proceedings took place at the_ Institute, vvhich had wishes of every one, as a proof of vvhich the duty nosv the W.M. upon his splendid working, and assured the been specially fitted up for the occasion, Bro. S. Wilmot devolved upon him (the W.M.) of presenting a handsome brethren of every support he could give them. P.P.G.R., acting as Installing Master in a most efficient Past Master's jesvel to him vvhich had been unanimously Bro. Penfold said he had not the slightest reason to expect manner. Subsequently the nesvly-installed W.M. invested voted by 'the lodge. He wished him many years of health such an honour at their hands, nevertheless it afforded him his officers for the ensuing, year as stated above. The and happiness to wear it, and that whenever he put it on a great cleal of pleasure. So far as he was concerned, he I.P.M., Bro. D. T. J. Lyle, svas elected Charity Represen- he vvould recall vvith pleasure his happy connection vvith the should only be too pleased to be of any service to the lodge tative of the lodge in place of Bro. Clout, P.M., vvho had lodge. if they could make any use to him, and he thanked them resigned, having held the office several years. The VV.M Bro. Petch, in acknosvledging the toast and the presenta- very heartily indeed for the honour conferred on him. then presented Bro. Lyle, the retiring Master, with a jewel tion, said he received both svith much satisfaction and Bro. Mark, P.M., then proposed the toast of "The vvhich had been voted by the lodge as a recognition of the pleasure. Hevvasnot sure that he deserved all the kind words W.M." He said it svas not necessary for him to say a excellent manner in vvhich he had presided over it. the W.M. had used , but he could say that it had been his word in favour of their esteemed AV.M. The manner in An adjournment vvas then made to the Bear . Hotel endeavour to do all he could to further the interests of the vvhich Bro. De Salis conducted the business of the lodge svhere the annual banquet vvas served in capital style by the must be as gratifying to the brethren of the lodge as it svas landlord , Mr. Selden. The W.M. presided,' being kingswood Lodge. At the same time he felt that he had ¦ sup. only done his duty in anything he had performed during his a pleasure to the visitors, for they must agree vvith him that ported by the Deputy Provincial Grand Master and the year of office. He could have wished he had had more the work of their W.M. svas second to none. other visitors. He proposed the usual Masonic toasts, work to do. Still, considering that the Iodge had only been The AVorshipful Master, in response, could only say that vvhich were received svith Masonic honours. established two years, he thought their record vvas fairly in everything touching the honour and svelfare of the lodge Bro. J. S. Eastes, D.P.G.M., acknosvledged¦ the toast uf good, and the Province of Herts had nothing to regret in he should alsvays do his best to maintain, and if possible " The Provincial Grand Officers , Present and Past," in an accepting the Kingswood Lodge as one of its children. increase it. able speech , and proposed "The Health ' of the AVorshipful He had had an exceptional position in the lodge Bro. Captain Hearn, in reply to the toast of " The Master " in most complimentary terms. since its formation, being one of the founders, and Officers," spoke of the great interest the lodge was The toast vvas exceedingly svell received, the selection of assisted by other founders ' from AVest Yorkshire. creating among the officers of the department , svhile the lodge meeting svith universal and hearty approval. Their first W.M. vvas a most distinguished brother, svho General Alderson, Director of Artillery, vvas extremely The nesvly-elected W.M. has already been W.M. of the rendered valuable services to the Iodge, and undertook the anxious to join it. He should at their next meeting do Iodge, and, in fact, fesv Masons in the county have had a position and duties of first W.M. on the understanding that himsel f the honour to propose that distinguished brother more distinguished career than he has. He svas initiated he (Bro . Petch) as the acting I.P.M. should assist him as an honorary member. in the Mailing Abbey Lodge in 1S67, svas appointed I.G. the during his year of office , as he lived so far asvay that he Bro. Colonel Vansittart said it gave him great pleasure to following year, J.W. in 1S69, S.W. in 1S70, and W.M. in might not be able to attend every meeting, liro. Rawson respond for the officers. As the W.M. had said, they were 1S71—just 20 years ago. He svas appointed P.S.G.D. in Kelley, hosvever, didattend several meetings during his year. young at the work, and many of them needed to attend a 1S72 , P.G. Secretary of Kent in 1S73, and in the Jubilee During Bro. Kelley's year, and during his osvn year," he lodge of instruction, but he hoped at their next regular year—1887—P.G.S.B. of England. (Bro. Petch ) had initiated, passed , and raised ten brethren meeting that they svould all be, as their W.M. svas, quite in the _ Kingssvood Lodge. Possibly that vvas a fair record, up to form in carrying out their duties. WINCANTON. but still it vvas not all he could have done, and he svould The W.M. then proposed " The Visitors," and spoke Lodge Of Science (No. 437).—At the monthl y have liked much more. He svas pleased to say they vvere eloquently of his experience' of Masonry abroad, and trusted meeting of this lodge on Saturday, the 13th inst., at the nosv starting vvith some new blood, having Bro. Cobb in the they might alsvays have a good array of visitors present at Masonic Hall, Church-street, a visit was paid by the Prov. chair, and'he hoped the brethren vvho had joined this Iodge their meetings. Grand Master, Bro. Viscount Dungarvan. There svas a and svho vvere nevy to Masonry vvould take such an interest Bro. Captain Scully, in responding, spoke of his experi- good number of visitors and members present to svelcome in it as to make it second to no lodge in the Craft. ence of Masonry in foreign lands, and on behalf of the his lordship, and a considerable amount of business relative The toast of "The Visitors " vvas responded to by, Ubique Lodge trusted the Ordnance Lodge vvould, like the to the affairs of the lodge vvas dispatched. Messrs. Herbert among others, Bro. Walter Hancock, j.W. 2191, vvho former, go on and prosper. Knight and J. Bullock were initiated. impressed upon the brethren the duty of visiting lodges and Bros. Edsvards, Sinnett , Couper, and Jol ly also responded, Amongst the visitors and others present vvere Bros.T. R. attending lodges of instruction week after week, in order and soon aftersvards the Tyler's toast concluded the pro- English, Athole Lodge, South Africa ,- W. Palmer, P.M., to render themselves perfect in the working. ceedings, which had been both harmonious and enthusiastic. E. King, W. P. Buckley, W.M., T. G. Vincent, P.M., P.P. Bros. Petch and Bell replied to the toast of " The Trea- , P.M., P.P.G.D.C, C. Phippen , PLYMPTON. G.C, Rev. E. G. Austen surer and Secretary ." 1. P. Green ; P.M., H. Harrold, P.M., P.P. G.S.B., E. R. The Worshipful Master next, in name of the lodge, pre- St. Maurice Lodge (No. 1855).— On the Hayter, P.M., P.P.G. Org., and E. Creed, S.D., of 976; sented a handsome gold bracelet to Bro. Petch for Mrs. ioth inst., at the Working Men's Hall, Bro. J. C. Revell H. A. McDougall, 1731 j J- Edwards, 329 ; G. F. Stokes, Petch, svhich the brethren subscribed for in recognition of vvas installed W.M. Bros. J. D. Foley, the retiring W.M., P.M., and A. J. Dresv, AV.M. of 1168 j Capt. Challoner, the extra duties Bro. Petch had performed during the fi rst R. Hambly, 1SS5, P.P.G.S.of W.,andR.C Revell, 10 71, svere W.M. 472 ; J. L. Bewsey, W.M., S. VV. Besvsey, P.M., year of the lodge, when Bro. Rawson Kelley svas unable to the Installing Officers , assisted by Bro. the Rev. Dr. Lemon, A. Edsvards, P.M., W. Dyke, P.M., R. R. Hutchings, attend. In that year the lodge had five regular and tsvo iSy, P.P.J.G.W., P.P.G.C The Board of Installed Mas- P.M., W. H. Good, P.M., Rev.C H. J. Locke, R. H. Hoyle, emergency meetings, and Bro. Rawson Kelley came to four ters also included Bros. J. Lavers, 223 ; J. A. Lavers, 223 ; C. F. White, G. Lock, H. J. Wadman, A. Sims, E. 0. out-of the seven. When the W.M. vvas absent Bro. Petch T. J. R. Chalice ; AV. H. Lister ; S. Jew, 105; J. VV. Scallon, F. Wadman, and R. R. C Gregory, of the lodge ; did the work most efficiently. Bro. Petch had said he had Cornish , 223; J. R. Lord, 1247; VV. Powell, 1205 ; C and others. pot had much work to do during his own year of office, but H. Cooper, 105 ; E. Aitken-Davies, 1099 j W. K. Mitchell, Business being over, the brethren adjourned to the if he had not he had a great deal during the' previous year. 15G ; R. Dickson, 1205 ; T. Goodall, 1550 ; F. R. Greyhound Hotel, where a banquet svas served. A pleasant The brethren , therefore, felt that some little recognition of Thomas, 189 ,- A. Trout, 1205j. R. G. Bird, 1550 j J. evening svas spent. that fact ought to be made to him, and they made it in the Gidley, 2258 j and G. Roseveare, 970 and 1255. form of a bracelet for Mrs. Petch, hoping it vvould convey The officers invested vvere Bros. J. D. Foley, I.P.M .; S. to her the kindly wishes of every member of the Kings- Hicks, S.W. ; John Hellings, J.W. ; T. J. R. Chalice, wood Lodge. * He hoped that when she placed it on her Treas. ; ' R. Hamblv, Sec; Jos. Pearse, S.D. ; Jno. IRo ^al Hrcb. ' wrist it vvould cause a thrill of pleasure and pride to her Pearse, J.D. ; J. F. Harris, D.C. j W. T. Luke, A.D.C.; 1524). mind, knowing it vvas a testimony of honour to her husband. J. N. Wills, Org. j S. G. Osbond, I.G. j A. Wilson and Duke of Connaught Cha pter (No. He did not know anything more pleasing to a wife than to Stewards ; and . Gidley, Tyler. Bros. R. —A convocation of this successful chapter was held at J. Cook, Jas the ioth feel that her husband vvas honoured by his fellosv men. He Hambly and T. J. R. Chalice svere unanimously re-elected Anderton's Hotel, Fleet-street, on Wednesday, had no doubt that as time went on and Bro. and Mrs. Petch inst., vvhen the Principals for the ensuing year were in- representatives at Committee of Petitions and Charity m had fulfilled their mission in this world, that bracelet would Stesvard respectively. Bro. J. D. Foley received a very stalled and other business transacted. The members be handed down to their children as a testimony of the for the ability and industry vvith attendance included Comps. A. J. Berry, M.E.Z.,- J- »• hearty vote of thanks VV. 11. honour and love entertained for their parents. vvhich he had carried out his svork during his year of office Hoit, H., Z. elect ; AVm. Beasley, J., H. elect ; Bro. Petch, in reply, said that was a most exceptional P.Z., Prov. G.S.E. Middx., Treas. ; Hodges, S.N., _ as W.M. Lee, Clark, circumstance, but it gave him great satisfaction , and he banquet svas held at Bro. Hicks' W. Simpson, P.S. ; W. W. Lee, 2nd A.S. ; T. In the evening the s, Morden, S. scarcely felt in a position to reply in suitable svords. He George Hotel. P.Z. ; I. H. Payne, P.Z. ; Funstan, P.Z. j thanked the W.M. and the brethren most cordially and SKELMERSDALE. G. Van Os, and G. J. Reed. . ,,, sincerely on behalf of his wife, and svhen he took the The minutes having been read and confirmed, the nanus tho • bracelet home and gave it to her with the good wishes of the Prince of Wa les Lodge (No. 1035).—On svas unanimous in favour of the follosving candidates : S.W. 16 a"d H*J* W.M. and brethren of the Kingswood Lodge, vvhich the the nth instant at the Masonic Hall, Westminster-road, S. G. Van Os, W.M.i695j G.J. Reed, 95 J in W.M. had so nicely expressed, he felt certain she vvould be Bro. John Davies svas duly installed, in the presence of a Thrower, AV.M. 1766 j and the two former being proud, members of the lodge and visitors from y exal ted into the R.A. Uegr • and that every time that bracelet svas worn the large attendance of attendance, svere impressivel com- Kingswood Lodge vvould be foremost in her mind. other lodges, as W.M. for the ensuing year. Among the Comp. W. H. Lee, P.Z., then installed the following Comps. n.™'\ The S.W., Bro. Coxon, replying for " The Officers ," visiting brethren presentvvere Bros. VV. Goodacre, P.G.S.B., panions into their respective chairs : J. or made special reference to the support of the Masonic Prov. G. Sec. ; Geo. A. Harraden, Prov. G. Treas. ; C VVm. Beasley, H.j and Hodges, J. The other officer , P.Z., S.li. j VV. bum' Charities. The Kingswood Lodge had already established Bargery, P.P.G.D.; J. Stosvell, P.G.C ; Geo. Eyton , the year are Comps. Neville Green » a record in that respect, AV.M. 1620; C Johnson, AV.M. P.Z., Treas. ; Stein, P.S. , and had done something to mark VV.M. 2215; H. Peers, son, S.N.j W. H. Lee, . repoi- «j the era of their advent to the Province of Herts. He had 6 ; Grierson , P.M. 6; P. R. Barrosv, P.M. ; ist A.S.; ancl Marsh, Janitor. The 175 J. 175 1570 AV. Lee, canaiua had the honour and privilege of representing the Kings- and Joseph Molyneux, P.M. 175G. Having been duly in- the Audit Committee svas adopted, and several wood Lodge as its first Stesvard, and vvith the brethren 's stalled, the nesvly-elected VV.M. proceeded to invest his having been proposed ,-the chapter svas closed. permission he hoped to occupy that position a second time officers . Bro. John Tunstall, P.M., P.P.G.P., acted as An excellent banquet having been enjoyed, the cubtu' next ' year at the Jubilee Festival of the R.M.B.I. He Installing Master and Director of Ceremonies. ¦toasts followed. ,. „ r„.1]P . asked every brother to assist him in taking up a good list. * In proposing " The Health of the M.E.Z., WEST HARTLEPOOL. had^'"11iany Bros. Nell and Wye also replied , and Bro. Thomas Berry, I.P.Z., said they had not, unfortunately, AVilliams gave the Tyler 's toast, after svhich the breth ren nnnnrtunities nf seeing Comp. Hoit work during tn<- l . Harbour of Refuge Lodge (No. 764) — tlie u . returned to tosvn, having spent a most enjoyable evening. The annual installation of W.M. of this lodge took place fesv years, but the manner in which he performed svas an earnest of what he vvouiu ^ at the Masonic Hall on the 9th instant, vvhen Bro. AV. R. of H. that evening pre* PLUMSTEAD. Staveley svas impressively installed as W.M. by Bro . H. B. the First Princi pal 's chair. Their M.E.Z. took be a un ^ Ordnance Lodge (No. 2399).—This new and Olsen, P.M., P.P.J.G.D. The W.M. elect appointed his terest in Royal Arch Masonry, and wou'd = officers as follosvs : Bros. W. Hodge, I.P.M. ; Monkman, shining example to those svho succeeded him. ror flourishing lodge held its second regular meeting at Free- M.E.Z., thanked the compan»w masons' Hall, Mount Pleasant on Friday, S.AV. ; Lilly, J.W. ; R. Harpley, P.M., Treas. ; Mark, Comp. J. H. Hoit, 1 ^, , the 12th instant. the kind manner in svhich thev had received tne Bro. Major De Salis, VV.M., presided, supported b S.D.; W. B. Foxton, J.D. ; Hursvorth , Org. ; L. Robson, c» y the fol- the I.P.Z. The terms in ivfl t0 lowing officers, visitors, and others : Bros. C. Coupland , I.G.; and Fox ancl Laycock, Stsvds. ably proposed by & At the close of the ceremony a banquet svas served at the been referred to svere far too flattering, as he ?° V^ipa! P.M. (Hon.), P.P.I.G.W. ; A. Penfold, P.M. (Hon.), vvas the Nrst in P.P.S.G.D. ; Col. C Vansittart , S.W. ; Bilton Royal Hotel, the AV.M. elect presiding, and several mem- do the best he could , but while he d , J. , J.W.; his best efforts vvould P<- nl Capt. Hearn , Sec; Capt. R. C Woollett bers from neighbouring lodges being present. they might rest assured vvnen J. , S.D . ; j. chapter. He trusted that Lee, J.D. ; F. I luliy, I.G. ; F. Hosvell, D. of C. ,* T. the interests of the WEST MALLING. of his year arrived they vvould say he had aon . ttot Hebin and W. J. Hirst, Stsvds.; Capt. Sculley, R.H .A., ^ ^ J. (No. There were several exaltees for next meeting P.M. and Treas. 17S 7; L. P. Coutro) P.M. 1365; W. Mailing Abbey Lodge 1063).—The for the post. Say , 6 installation ot Bro. Alfred Spencer, P.M., P.G.S.B. Eng., svould prove his svork and fitness le-Edsvards J.W. 153 ; II. Baker, 913; J. McKenjie , been given, „ ., » IOG Provincial Grand Secretary, took place on AVednesday, " The Exaltees " having an" OJ W. Davidson, 913; E. Sennitt, D.C. 1536 ; and C. toast ot ""- '* * *iaJiy Jolly, P.M. and Sec. and 21S4. the 3rd inst., vvhen there vvas a numerous attendance of The M.E.Z. submitted the e. eptr o 1472 surprised that evening by tne {otWeA The lodge having been opened , the ballot svas taken for visitors and members of the lodge. Among those present said he had been haa v th admirable manner in svhich Comp. Berry c Bros. Colonel Herbert J. Mills, C.B., D.C.G. of Ordnance, were Bros. J. S. Eastes, Deputy Prov. Grand Master; S. his dutie^ ^ P.P.G.R. ; Anscomb, P.M. the work. He hoped to perform & good late 257, and B. J. Steer, 190 (I.C), and in both cases Wilmot , P.M., J. 503, who had ,set: n - proved unanimous. The W.M. then passed Bros. P.S.G.W.; F. AVri ght , P.M. 1 725 ; T. AV. M. Neech, ability displayed by the I.P.Z., . £ Thomp- leasure in P*nn'"sj erved it son, Longstaff , Greensvood , Johnson P.M. 18 J. W. Sage, W.M. 503 ; J. W. Pentori, example. He had much p es , and Wheatley in a 37; , than wnu... .--- jt . va most impressive manner, and the lodge vvas closed. P.M. 133; R. B. Stedman, P.M.; J. W. Stonham, Berry's breast a P.Z.'s jewel tov s more, and hoped he svould live many years At the refreshment table the AV.M . gave the usual loyal VV.M. 204O; Rev. E. H. Fielding, P.M. 1050; S. Bennett, thanks^ ^taken , ; and E. Weller, . The Comp. A. Berry, I.P.Z., returned had and Grand Lodge toasts, which svere most loyally received, 204O; A. Brissenden 503 503 the m Pa°'° upon a following officers of the lodge: Bros. D. T. J. Lyle, grateful for the favourable viesv c° uen t ce and responded to. nervousness c°nYYi ' The Worshipful Master then proposed the toast of I.P.M.; Dr. H. F. M. Pope, S.W. ; W. M. Apps, J.W.; of his svork, although the etlo^^ " The had considerably marreu Honorary Members of the Lodge present, Bros. Coupland W. Jude, P.M., P.P.A.G.S., Treas. ; S. Wagon, P.M., first performance . Ljj done his best, and vvas glad to think he had met Preceptor; G. Reynolds, Treasurer and Secretary ; E. th their approbation. He sincerely thanked them for the Xobges anb Cba ptere of Nice, S.D. ; A. Bullen , J.D. ; T. C.Seary, Org. ; J. • ,el vvhich he should have much pleasure in wearing Rowe, I.G. ; T. E. Weeks, Tyler ,- T. W. Hambly, W. inong them. instruction. Kedge, J. Wise, J. Skinner, J. Graham, J. Woodsvard, T. " vvas next honoured, after svhich the W. Warsvick, and Edsvards. " The H. and J. NEPTUNE LODGE — A meeting vvas J. proposed "The P.Z.'s," and referred to the excel- (No. 22). The lodge vvas opened in due form, and the minutes of Al E.Z. held on Monday, the 15th inst., at the Gauden Hotel, 1 lit services rendered by them to the chapter. the last meeting vvere read and confirmed . The lodge H. Lee, P.Z., said he rose vvith pleasure to Clapham, vvhen there vvere present Bros. Scott, W.M. ; vvas opened in the Second and Third Degrees, and resumed Cnn-iD. W. Russell, S.W. ; Laker, ; Westley, Preceptor and ¦ for the cordial manner in vvhich the toast had been J.W. to the Second Degree. Bro. J. Skinner, acting as D.C, cnond Treasurer; Poole, acting as Sec. ; Windsor, S.D.; G. ¦ ranosed. It vvas always a source of great pleasure to a introduced Bro. J. Graham as W.M. elect. Bro. F. a chapter flourishing. Speaking as the Lavington, J.D. ; Evans, I.G. ; Weeks, Tyler ; Cochrane, Kedge rehearsed the whole of the ceremony of installation , j ) 7 to find F. Reeves, Nettleship, Steele^ and Ellson. Treasurer, he could say that the financial position of the giving the charges to the brethren and officers in a very most flourishing, there being a good balance in The Iodge vvas opened in due form, and the minutes of clear and distinct manner, and resumed the chair. Bro. hapter was the last meeting read and confirmed. The ceremony of no liability, vvhich vvas eminently satisfactory con- A. Bullen , J.D., worked the 2nd Section of the First Lec- fand and initiation being announced , and Bro. Reeves having dering there had been no exaltees during the past year. ture. On rising for the second time, the W.M. and officers leased to find their prospects ' improving, there offered himself as a candidate, vvas initiated. The lodge for the ensuing week as elected at the previous meeting. He was p svas opened in the Second Degree. The lodge was opened having been tsvo brethren exalted that evening and others On rising for the third time, Bro. F. Buxton , acting Pre- As far as he could be of any assistance to those in the Third Degree. Bro. Scott vacated the chair in ceptor, proposed that a cordial and hearty vote of thanks nroposed. favour of Bro. Ellson. The lodge vvas resumed to the in office and the members generally, he should be very be recorded on the minutes to Bro. F. Kedge for the very , for the benefit of the chapter. Second Degree, and the ceremony of raising being an- excellent manner in vvhich he had rehearsed the ceremony of ,nnv to exert himself nounced . W. Simpson, S.N., on behalf of " The Officers ," , and Bro . Cochrane having offered himself as a installation. Seconded by Bro . j. Graham, and carried unani- Comp. candidate, and having answered the usual questions, was returned thanks. It had been vvith very much pleasure mously. Bro. F. Kedge, in thanking the brethren for their been advanced to office that evening, having entrusted. The lodge svas resumed to the Third Degree, kindness, alluded to the kindness of Bro. W. Hoggins that he had and Bro. Cochrane duly raised to the Degree of M.M. been P.S. for the past five or six years. He had taken great giving him the opportunity of rehearsing the ceremony, the P.S. work, as he considered it one Bro. Scott resumed the chair. The W.M. rose for the first vvhich had been useful to him, and also for the attention wide in rendering time, and dues vvere collected. The W.M. rose for the second of the best pieces of Masonic ritual, and it vvas of vital the brethren had paid. Bro. W. Hoggins gave notice of should be well done, for the Principals time, and a vote of thanks vvas given and ordered to be re- motion that on that day fortni ht he should propose the importance that it corded on the minutes to Bro. Scott for the excellent work- g depended to a great extent on that officer performing his appointment of an Assistant Preceptor. Nothing further He vvould endeavour to perform the duties ing of the ceremony of passing for the first time in this offering foi the good of Freemasonry, the lodge was work corectly. lodge. Bro. Scott returned thanks. Bro. Russell vvas of his new office in the same manner as he had the other closed. vvould always be glad to render any assistance elected W.M. for the next meeting. The W.M. rose for duties, and the third time, and the lodge vvas closed. in his posver. KENSINGTON LODGE (No. 1767). —A meeting was The Janitor's toast then closed the proceedings, vvhich ST. LUKE'S LODGE (No. 144).—A meeting svas held held on Tuesday, the 9th inst., at the Scarsdale Arms were enlivened by several musical selections, Comp. Hodges on Monday, the 15th inst., at the Somerset Arms, Fulham- Hotel, Edwardes-square, Kensington, W. Present : Bros. ably presiding at the pianoforte. road, vvhen there vvere present Bros. Morrish, W.M.j W. Hillier, W.M. j P. J. Davies, S.W. j W. G. Danby, J.W. ; R. H. Williams, P.M., Treas. j C. E. Belts, Sec. HAMPTON COURT. Ingram, S.W.; OHive, |.W.; Carlstrom, Preceptor; Tucker, Sec. and S.D. ; 'Wilts, I.G. ; and Metherell. (pro tern.) ; James Wiggins, S.D. ; C. G. Hatt, J.D.; Lebanon Chapter (No. 1326). —An emer- Woods, I.G. ; AV. G. Foster, J. Cox, and Morrish. of this chapter vvas held at the Grey- The lodge vvas opened in due form, and the minutes of gency meeting the previous meeting svere read and confirmed. The lodge The lodge vvas opened in due form , and the minutes of hound, on Thursday, the nth inst., when there vvere pre- the last meeting were read and confirmed. Bro. Foster H. Hooper M.E.Z.; Geo. R. Langley, H.; vvas opened in the First, Second, and Third Degrees, and sent Comps. , closed in the Third and Second Degrees. The ceremony offered himself as a candidate for initiation, and aftersvards , I.; John Hammond, P.Z., Treas. ; John R F. Potter of initiation vvas then rehearsed, Bro. Carlstrom being the offered himself as a candidate for passing, vvhen he was exa- Bott, S.E.; C W. Hartley, P.Z. ; W. H. Lee, P.Z., mined ancl entrusted. The lodge vvas opened in the Second C. 0. Burgess candidate. The lodge vvas opened in the Second Degree, Prov. G.S.E. ; G. H. Reynolds, , J. Gilbert, and the ceremony of Bro. Metherell Degree, and the ceremony rehearsed. Bro. Foster was and others. passing vvas rehearsed, , P.G.J., Janitor; who had previously anssvered the usual questions, being unanimously elected a member of this lodge. Bro. Davies The chapter having been opened, the ballot vvas taken was elected W.M. for the next meeting, and " Hearty good h Andrews, S.W. S6, and Walter Nesv- the candidate. The W.M. rose for the fi rst, second, and for Bros. Josep 19 third times, and the lodge vvas closed. wishes " having been given, the lodge was then closed. bold, 183, and proving unanimously in their favour, the ceremony of exaltation vvas beautifully and impressively CLARENCE LODGE (No. 263).—The usual meeting ST. AMBROSE LODGE . (No. 1891).—A meeting was rendered by the M.E.Z., ably assisted by the H. and J. of this lodge was held on Thursday, the nth inst., at held on Monday, the 15th inst., at the Scarsdale Arms The chapter being duly closed, a very pleasant evening Tupp's Restaurant, 8, Tottenham Court-road. There vvere Hotel, Edwardes-square, Kensington, when there were was spent by the companions. present Bros. D. G. Imlay, W.M. ; H. Neville, S.W. ; F. present Bros. J. R. Hubbard, W.M. 463, W.M. j T. W. R. Rushton, J.W. ; W. H. Kirby, Preceptor ; C E. Heath, S.W. ; P. J. Davies, J.W. ; J. Collings, P.M., HAYLE. Preceptor ; F. Craggs, Bulling, Treas.; W. Baker, Sec.; J. W. Drysdale, S.D. ; W.M. 834, Sec ; Joseph Cox, Hayle Chapter (No. 450).—The annual con- E. M. Evans, J.D. j C F. Cox, I.G. j I. B. Corpe, Jas. S.D. ; C C Barber, J.D. ; W. G. Foster, I.G. ; F. A. vocation of this chapter vvas held on Tuesday, the 2nd inst., Corpe, W. Pasmore, and Parker. Visitors : Bros. H. Barth, and T. C. Dyer. J. The lod - at Freemasons' Hall, vvhen Comps. George Williams, J. L. Pridmore, 2148 ; W. R. Bennett, 65; J. Rutgers, _ ge having been opened, the ceremony of initia- 19 tion was rehearsed, - Bro. Barth M. Richards, and Richard Rosve vvere installed Principals 1965; and F. W. Blyton, 214S. acting as candidate. The for the ensuing year by Comp. W. K. Baker, P.Z. The The lodge being opened in due form, the minutes of the ist, 2nd, and 3rd Sections of the Lecture were worked by. officers appointed vvere Comps. W. Wagner, Scribe E. ; previous meeting vvere read and confirmed. Bro. Parker the Preceptor, assisted by the brethren. Bro. Dyer was S. Read, Scribe N. j F. W. Thomas, P.S.j W. Veale, offered his services as candidate, and the ceremony of ini- elected a joining member. Bro. Heath vvas elected W.M. , 1st A.S. ; J. W. Jackson, 2nd A.S. ; W. N. Trounson, tiation vvas rehearsed. The 2nd Section of the First Lec- for the next meeting. A vote of thanks svas passed to Bro. S.B.; T. Taylor, C.R.; A. Dunkin, D.C. ; J.Richards, ture vvas then worked by the assembled brethren. Bros. Hubbard for his able conduct as W.M. for the first time in . this lodge of instruction. The lodge svas then closed. Org.; and W. Wales and W. Black, Stewards. The W. R. Bennett, J. G. Eastes, 1965; J. Rutgers, E. A. t reasurer, Comp. G. B. Pearce, P.Z., presented the state- Eastes and Pridmore , , 1965; , 2148 vvere proposed and CHISWICK LODGE (No. 2012).—A meeting svas held ment of accounts, vvhich vvas passed, and shosved the seconded as joining members. Bro. F. T. Rushton vvas chapter to be flourishing both in numbers and efficiency. on Saturday, the 13th inst., at the Windsor Castle Hotel, unanimously elected W.M. for the next meeting, and ap- Hammersmith, W., After the chapter vvas closed the companions adjourned pointed his officers svhen there vvere present Bros. W. , and announced that the work for re- Hillier, W.M.j M. Spiegel, P;M., S.W.j Cox to the White Hart Hotel, where the annual banquet vvas hearsal J. , J.W.; svould be the second ceremony, the tracing board, Davies, P.M., acting Preceptor; Sims P.M., Deputy prepared, and a very pleasant evening svas spent. and the 2nd and Sections of the Second Lecture. The J. J. , 5th Preceptor j H. Bright, Sec. j T. W. Biggs, S.D.j A. lodge vvas then closed. Williams, P.M., T.D.j W. G. Foster, I.G. ; C C HYDE PARK LODGE (No. 1425).—A meeting vvas Barber, J. Brown, and H. Gane. flDarfc flfeasonr p. held on Monday, the 15th inat., at the Porchester Hotel, The lodge vvas duly opened, and the minutes of the last Leinster-place, Cleveland-square, Paddington, W., when meeting svere read and confirmed. The W.M., assisted by Beaconsfield Lodge (No. 205).—The regular there vvere present Bros. S. Smout, P.M. 1642, W.M.; J. the brethren, worked the first three Sections of the First meeting of this lodge was held on the 6th instant at the Bartlett, S.W. ; S. Barrosv, J.W.; W. H. Chalfont, Lecture. Bro. J. Davies, assisted by the brethren , worked Chequers Hotel, Walthamstow, Bro. L. V. Walker, P.G. P.M. 1425, Deputy Preceptor ; G. Read, P.M. 511, the 4th Section of the Lecture. It vvas decided to work the '•G. East Anglia, W.M., being in the chair, supported by Treas. ; H. Dehane, P.M. 1543, Sec ; W. Chappie, Fifteen Sections on the nth prox., and the Iodge was Bros. T. Cull, P.M., as S.W. ; H. Gardiner, J.W. j T. S.D. ; W. R. Hatton, I.D. ; W. Hillier, I.G. ; f. V. closed. mder, ' P.M. j F. Hallows, P.M. and Sec.j and others. Woodman, Stwd. ; J. C. Conway, A. Crossingham, T. M. ANDREW CHAPTER (No. —A meeting of this Bro. G, Lamble S34). W. Verry vvas a visitor. , and G. Campbell. chapter vvas held on Wednesday, the ioth inst., at the the minutes of the previous meeting having been read The lodge vvas opened in due form, and the minutes and confirmed Windsor Castle Hotel, King-street, Hammersmith, vvhen , the only other business svas the election of of the previous meeting vvere read and confirmed. The there vvere present Comps. W. Hillier officers for the , M.E-Z. ; D. Fer- ensuing year. Bro. Henry Gardiner svas ceremony of initiation vvas rehearsed, Bro. Conway being guson , H.; M.Spiegel, J.; F. Craggs, S.E. ; James unanimously elected W.M., Bro. J. Pinder, P.M., as the candidate. The lodge vvas called off and on. The lodge treasurer Sims, S.N.j John Davies, P.S. j Joseph Cox, and P. J. , and Bro. Max Grosse as Tyler. After several vvas opened in the Second Degree, and after the usual pre- Davies. etters had been read and other business disposed of, the liminaries, the ceremony of passing svas rehearsed, Bro. lodge was closed The chapter having been opened, the ceremony of , and the brethren partook of refreshment. Crossingham candidate, vvho vvas afterwards instructed as exaltation was rehearsed, Comp. Cox acting as exaltee. The Hie usual toasts vvere proposed, that of " The W.M. to his duties before being raised. The lodge was closed in wet being lectures in full vvere given by the Principals. After the usual very heartily received. the Second Degree. Bro. Bartlett vvas elected W.M. for formalities, the chapter vvas closed. the next meeting—the officers to be in rotation. A vote FALMOUTH. of thanks svas passed to Mr. Herbert, the landlord of the HORNSEY CHAPTER (No. 890) .—A meeting was held Love and Honour Lodge (No. 94). —A Porchester Hotel, for the use of his room. After " Hearty on the 12th inst., at the Porchester Hotel, Leinster-place, meeting 0f this lodge vvas held on Thursday evening, the good svishes," the lodge vvas closed . The next meeting will Cleveland-square, Paddington, W., when there vvere present 4"i mst., when Bro . George Carter vvas installed W.M., be held at the Prince of AVales Hotel, corner of Bishop's- Comps. VV. H. Chalfont, H. 975, Z. j G. March, M.E.Z. ancl appointed H.; T. Jobson, H. Dehane P.Z. 8 i his officers as follows : Bros. S. Tresidder, road and Eastbourne-terrace, Paddington. 733, 733, J.; , 90, S.E. ; .l .M.j T. R. Grylls, S.W.j R. C. M. Pooley, VV. Hillier, S34, S.N.; J. C Tilt, ist A.S. S62, P.S. ; H. W LEOPOLD LODGE (No. 1571).—At the usual meeting J/ -j R. Tuckett, M.O. ,- J. T. Williams, S.O. ; F. Williams, ist A.S. ; ancl VV. Chappie, 753 (visitor) . -: J- K. Nicholls, J.O. j W. F. Newman, Treas. j J. T. of this lodge, held at the City Arms Restaurant, St. Mary The chapter vvas opened, and the minutes of the e, Axe, E.G., on Thursday, the nth inst., there were present ""•B Sec. j G. Timmins, S.D. ; H. Young, JJ.D. ; C last convocation vvere read and confirmed. The cere- "**¦•*¦, I.G.j and H. Truscott, Org. Bros. Mansfield, W.M.; Morgan, S.AV. ; Carlton, J.VV.; mony of exaltation svas rehearsed, Comp. Chappie being the Pitt, P.M., Preceptor (pro tern.) ; Colley, Hon. Treas. and candidate. The officers vvere elected for the ensuing two HULL. Sec ; William s, Asst. Sec ; Ives, P.M., S.D. ; Wildbore , weeks—Comp. March as M.E.Z. It vvas agreed that the J.D.; Eades, I.G. j W. Smith, P.M., Tyler j Dormer, in number Lod ge (No. 182).—This large and chapter of improvement remove to the Prince of VVales U n a odge—svhich we believe is now the largest under Watts, Wood, Hole, Saunion, Austin, and others. Hotel, corner of Eastbourne-terrace and Bishop's-road, th(.„ n '' *J British Constitution—met at the Freemasons' Hall, The lodge having been opened, the minutes of the last Paddington—the next convocation to take place there. A u"™e-street meeting vvere read and confirmed. The ceremony of initia- f0: , on the evening of the nth instant, vote of thanks vvas passed to Mr. Herbert, the proprietor of purp0Se of ins tion was rehearsed, Bro. Hole personating the candidate. the Porchester Hotel, chair ? u - talling Bro. John Walton in the for the use of his room. After «;,... ' ,t0.which he had been unanimously elected. The The lodge vvas opened in the Second Degree, and Bro . " Hearty good svishes," the chapter vvas closed. S Were Austin having anssvered the usual questions leading to the acted if wel1 rePresented. Bro. G. Wilson, P.M., aS '"stalling Officer , and performed thc duties in Third Degree, svas entrusted, and retired. The lodge vvas his n« i J? opened in the Third Degree ve manner- The VV-M - then invested the , and Bro. Austin vvas raised to BOARD OF BENEVOLENCE. follosv 1„ '. the Sublime Degree of M.M., the W.M. giving the full Cnrnc " as n's officers for the ensuing year: Bros. E. ?™ M ceremony in a very able manner. The lodge vvas resumed M, II M , - J J' Matthesvs,-S.W. j J. B. Close, J.W. j *''aberland , P .M., Chap, j G. Wilson, P.M., Treas. j to the First Degree, and the W.M. rising for the first time, The monthly meeting of the Board of Benevolence ftn f.„ . ' .sdell. P.M.. Lerfure Master : lames Thver. Spr. the dues vvere collected. The AV.M. rose for the second vvas held on AVednesday evening at Freemasons' Hall. time, 1. POm}etLfor 6th year) ; Thomas Morrill , M.O.; H. and Bro. Morgan was unanimously elected W.M. for Bro. Robert Grey, President of the Board oirl the ensuing week, returned thanks, and appointed officers , presided , ; J' Petch > '0' Lamb Re of MarW* ^°' J -* G' > S- in rotation. The W.M. rose for the third time and he vvas supported by Bro. James Brett, Senior Kenning hiLst^e, S.D. ; G. W. Richardson, J.D. ; G. , and nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry, the lodge Vice-President, and Bro. C. A. Cottebrune, Junior Stsvtftf'^i J.. R. Stringer, Org.; H. Classman, Vice-President. Among ' ' Drasdo LG and W Cuthbert, Tyler. vvas closed. the other brethren present At the •1 > - 5 - vvere Bros. Col. Shadwell ,vhen a. se °f the proceedings a banquet vvas held, COVENT GARDEN LODGE (No. 1614) .—The usual H. Clerke, Grand Secretary • USUa A. A. Pendlebury, Assistant Grand Secretary '"-loured ' 'oya' and Masomc toasts vvere duly weekly meeting of this Iodge vvas held at the Criterion, ; W. Piccadilly, S.W., Dodd, W. H. Lee, Henry Garrod , S. Vallentine, David °'1 on Thursday, the nth inst., svhen there llart nd Uartets were ven by Bros G. Kenningham , were present Bros. F. Kedge, W.M. ¦ W. Hogg D. Mercer , George B. Chapman , George R. Langley, > Lat¦"us, S- g' - ins, E. Kenningham, and Osborne. S.W. ; G. H. Foan, J.W.; F. W. Buxton, acting as Charles Frederick Hogard. S. V. Abraham, A. C. Woodward, L. C. Haslip, Charles Dairy, T. W. T HOUSAND YARDS STEEPLECHASE—ist prize, writing Craft Hbroao. Whitmarsh , W. G. Lemon, Sir Reginald Hanson , G. case, presented by Bro. E. J. Acworth—Waspe ; 2nd Read, S. H. Goldschmidt, J. Bunker, W. Hopekirk , prize, watch and chain , presented by Bro. James L. N. Lazarus, J. D. E. Tarr , Henry Oldham , E. J. Stephens and friends—Steward ; 3rd prize, handbag, ORDER OF THE SECRET MONITOR Mundle. Acworth, Fred Mills, C. IT . Webb, W. Shurmur, H. SINGAPORE. Massey, F. Sharratt, Walter Wellsman, S. W. W. O LD M ASONIANS' 300 Y ARDS—Set of tea spoons , Atkinson, P.P.S.G.W. Cheshire ; Thos. Underwood , presented by Eboracum Lodge—W. Balcombe. Adullam Conclave (No. 17).—The ost ,, ONSOLATION ACK ACE presented b Bro. P Ponf W. Pound , E. Morris, Stanley J. Attenborough , John C S R —Prize y annual installation of this conclave svas held on Fr,' I Glass, William Vincent, George Clarke, jun., S. N. J. S. Cumberland—Lester. May 15th , at the Masonic Hall, vvhen Bro. E. I v?^' Banker , Thomas Honey, H. J. Levett , Edward W. CHAMPION OF THE S PORTS.—Prize presented by was installed S.R. by his predecessor, W. Bro. G Tho son. i ne o.rv. appointed ana invested Postans, j. J. Thomas, W: J. Stratton, T. W. Harvey, Treasurer (Bro. George Everett, Grand Treasurer)— the tollosvine* a* W* officers : Bros. J. P. Joaquim, Counsellor; H. Hooper , W. T. H. Mayer, F. M. Bilby, F. V. Catt, Churchill. G.A DP,-„* , Guide ; W. Makepeace, Treas. ; S. Behr, Sec • S p J. M. Scarlett , J. H. Wallman , and Henry Sadler , Early in the afternoon the whole of the boys, under Robinson and R. O. Norris, V.D.'s; E. M. L h yon/Guarl G. Tyler. the direction of their new drill-master, went throug C. G. Logan, D.C; and J. Lannon, Sentinel. ' ' The brethren first confirmed recommendations to the a course of their Physical Drill, vvhich vvas so admir- M.W.G.M. made at the May meeting to the amount of ably done, and so greatly appreciated by the spectators £260, and afterwards dealt with 29 new cases qualified that it vvas repeated before the evening vvas over. through lodges in the London district and at Faringdon , The prizes were afterwards distributed by Miss Walton-on-Naze, Ryde, Aylesbury, Uxbridge, Newport Everett, daughter of Bro. G. Everett, G. Treas. (Mon.), Monmouth, Montego Bay, Norwich , South The Committee deserve every commendation for Shields, Stockport, Swindon, Halifax (Nova Scotia) , the excellence of their arrangements, and we trust Heaton Norris Dartmouth Farnham and Hunt- future similar meetings will be equal l successful. , , , .. y ingdon...... at — " Carmen Up to Data " has taken yet another One recommendation of made the May meet- ^ fresh ^50 MASONIC SECRECY. lease of life and the Gaiety is consequently placarded ing, and vvhich vvas remitted back by Grand Lodge for every night " House Full," as has been the another ' custom further consideration, was increased by ^50, from its production in October. Bro. Lonnen and two other petitioners were recommended to Grand What a bugbear the secrets of Freemasonry used to has got a new song, " Will you go," vvhich has become almost Lodge for each . There were four recommenda- be ! They do not now interest the world outside the ^50 as popular as his " Bogie Man ." Bro. Arthur Williams tions to the Grand Master for ^40 each , and three for fraternity to any great extent. Should one who . has has gagged his part yet more. Miss Florence St. .£30 each. Eight grants were made of 20 each, and enjoyed membership in the Craft pretend to disclose £ John sings if anything more sweetly than ever. Miss five for ;£io each. The total voted vvas £660. the inner workings of the lodge he would at once Letty Lind has introduced another of her become an outcast from all respectable society. Even graceful saltatory exercises, and the " Pas de quatre " 4 the bitterest opponents of the Institution would ostracise from " Faust Up to Data " has been turned on , and is as him , and his very revelation be regarded as false. BOYS' SCHOOL ANNUAL ATHLETIC SPORTS. vociferously applauded and encored as in the old bur- To have revealed the secrets of men, the secrets of a lesque. As arrangements have been made for a summer The annual sports of the Royal Masonic Institution friend , tour, " Carmen Up to Data " must be taken off in a How heinous had the fact been how deserving for Bojs vvere held in the grounds of the Institution , month's time. "Joan of Arc " will then probabl be Contempt and scorn of all, to be excluded ' y at Wood Green, on Saturday last. The weather vvas removed from the Opera Comique, Mr. Edwardes' All friendsh i p and avoided as a blab, short lease of that house most brilliant, and as a consequence there vvas a muster The mark of fool set on his front ! being at an end. of the friends of the children, of the Festival Stewards, It is the outward manifestations of the inner lodge and the Governors, which could not have amounted * * * life—that which is proper to be revealed that is all of to much less than 2000. The Committee responsible , Mr. George interest or importance to the world Edwardes has hit upon a happy idea for for the day's arrangements consisted of Bro. George , or that they care anything about. The seed sown in secret that finds the long evenings. He has taken Terry's Theatre, and Everett, Grand Treasurer, as Treasurer , and Bros. S. J. now offers three different rich soil in a pure heart, buds and blossoms into vir- pieces each evening at the Attenborough, A. Escott, the Rev. H. Hebb (Head fixed hours of ei ht tuous actions, attracting the notice and admiration of g , nine, and ten. This allows some Master), J. M. McLeod (Secretary of the Institution), to sit over their dinner and yet go to a theatre all good people. Brotherly love, inculcated in the , others and H. Pritchard ; while the Boys' Committee was to take a walk in the park and wind up secret vault of the Mason's lodge,' blooms into rich at the play, and composed of Churchill, Groves, Waspe, Fawcett, others to drop fruitage of relief and truth. in after business and yet not lose half Harris, and Lofthouse. Bros. George Gardner, R. the play and the whole of the lot as is the case if one A Mason who is properly taught in secret is openly a p Seeker, W. Shurmur, and James Stephens acted as usually drops in late to a theatre. tru e man , a loving man , an upri ht man. These are All fees are Stewards of the day ; Mr. J. H. Freeman as Starter ; g the revelations of the lodge room that are of interest abolished. We wonder if Mr. Edwardes intends to feel and Bros. A. Escott and H. Pritchard and Mr. A. J. the public pulse and go back to the half system. to the world at large, and they are the deepest, price Shirley as Judges. He might find his theatre crowded if he were to The following is a summary of the results of the most pro.ound secrets. The tiny seed buried in the earth is for a time within the secret announce that for the last of the three pieces the un- several events : let seats would be half Mr. chamber of God's mysterious creation, and in silence price throughout the house. H IGH J UMP (Lower School)—Prize a bat, presented and darkness it works until it comes forth in strength Brandon Thomas appears in his own little play "Tiie Lancashire Sailor " in of by Bro. Walter—Lumsden. and beauty to gladden the face of nature. If the earth , vvhich he has the assistance Miss Edith Chester and H UNDRED YARDS (Preparatory School)—Prizes pre- above it is hard and baked by a hot and parching sun , Miss Dolores Drummond, Mr. Compton Coutts. It is Mr. sented by Bros. Napper and Westfield—(1), Mossop ; the seed will never appear in " the blade, the stalk and a capital piece. "A (2) , Cheek ; (3), Hart. the full grain in the ear." The seed of Masonic truth Weedon Grossmith next appears in his own play, Commission," having the hel Thomas, Mr. BOWLING AT W ICKET—ist prize, bat, presented by sown in the mysteries of its rites, will die in an uncul- p of Mr. Forbes Dawson wind Bro. J. M. McLeod—Stephenson ; 2nd prize, knife, tivated heart unprepared for its reception , or scared , and Miss Lily Hanbury. To up the evening Mr. Cecil ' " A Pantomime presented by Bro. George Gardner. over by immorality, indifference, or unbelief. Pro- Clay s Rehearsal " is made to do duty, and in the hands oi Q UARTER M ILE (Upper School)—ist prize, watch, fanity, intemperance, vicious habits, are thorny weeds such capable artistes as Messrs. Grossmith and Thomas presented by Bro. James Stephens and friends— that grow so rapidly that the seed truths of the cardinal and Laura Linden and Edith Chester everything goes Churchill ; 2nd prize, knife, presented by Bro. George virtues are choked before they produce fruit. Let the well and the popular verdict seems to one of warm Gardner—McMillan ; 3rd prize, ball, D'Oyley. secrets of Freemasonry be revealed, in all that tends , be approval for Mr. Edwardes' latest scheme. 220 YARDS (Lower School)—ist prize, watch and to make a man better, wiser, and happier.—Despatch . chain, presented by Bro. Seeker and Mrs. Sheather— * * * Good ; 2nd prize, writing case Atkinson ; 3rd prize , , THE SAVOY HOTEL. There is nothing of to be said of the knife, Fawcett. special remark revival at the Criterion on Monday of " David H IGH UMP (U pper School)—Prize, telescope, pre- J No hotel in England is so conveniently and ic- Garrick " unless it be that Mr. Farren now plays sented by Bro. Fairchild—Churchill. p , Wm. turesquely situated as the magnificent hotel on Victoria vvith marked success the part of Alderman Ingot , so Q UARTER M ILE (Lower School)—ist prize h , cup, Embankment, immediately facing Cleopatra's Needle. well played previously by Bro. David James. Althoug presented by Bro. S. J. Attenborough—Atkinson ; 2nd The view of " London's silent highway " by day is a Bro. Wyndham has put " David Garrick" on the prize, watch and chain, presented by Bro. James fine one, but by night the thousand li ghts which boards of his theatre several times—on one occasion it Stephens and friends—Good. twinkle up and down the river lend to the scene an air played for over ayear—and the last revi val was scarcely H UNDRED Y ARDS (U pper School)—ist prize , tur- of enchantment that is more like a dream of Oriental 12 months ago, the audience last Monday was a most lause quoise pin, presented by Bro. Wright—Churchill ; 2nd splendour. Nor are the advantages of the Savoy Hotel fashionable one, and received it with the same app r prize, handbag—D'Oyley ; 3rd prize, knife — Hax- confined to its situation. The public and private as if it had been a first night of a new play - " °' thausen. .. dining and reception rooms and the spacious bedrooms Wyndham and Miss Mary Moore as Garrick and haa i 300 Y ARDS LEVEL—Prize , cup, presented by Bro. are more like apartments in a pri vate mansion than Ingot are, if they could be, even better than before S. J. Attenboroug h—Churchill. those of an hotel. The furniture and decorations are their acting. The scene in which Garrick effects to lo H UNDRED Y ARDS ( Lower School)—1st prize writing massive and elaborate, and an exquisite taste pervades drunk and misbehave himself in order to cool the , 0 case, Fry ; 2nd prize, photographic album Dobie ; everything. There are no gaudy trappings or laring of Miss Ingot for him vvas vociferously applaud" ' , g A 3rd prize, scrap album , presented by Bro. H. Pritchard colours, but the richness and beauty of every portion of Mr. Giddens and Mr. Blakeley were as humorous the —Mitchell. the vast building is subdued and blended by a taste ever, and Miss Victor and Miss Vining followed Criteria , 1000 Y ARDS H ANDICAP —ist prize, Gladstone bag, vvhich is not often their accompaniment. closely. " David Garrick," as acted at the Coupland ; 2nd prize , silver chain , Humphries ; 3rd From the wide balconies vvhich run along the entire one never gets tired of—because one cannot. prize, cricket bat, Percy. front on each storey, a complete panorama of the 300 YARDS (Preparatory School)—ist prize, watch Thames is displayed fro m Battersea to London Bridge, and chain , presented by Bro. James Stephens and and on a fine day St. Paul's Cathedra l, the Monument , friends—Mossop; 2nd prize, cricket bat, presented by the Tower of London , the Crystal Palace, the Houses mm. Bro. H. Williams—Cheek. of Parliament , and Westminster Abbey may be seen , VV llt H IGH UMP (Preparatory School)—Prize, bat, vvith the various bridges. The Savoy contains 130 FOSTER .—On the 10th inst., at Walton-grove ; J pre- I' 05 sented by United Northern Counties Lodge—Hart. sleeping rooms on its seven floors, and the services of on-Thames, the wife of Bro. Harry S. ^ ' six lifts are employed in transporting passengers and 220 Y ARDS (U pper School)—1st prize, watch and L.C.C , of a daughter. their luggage to these. Water is chain, presented by Bro. James Step hens and friends— supp lied from an artesian well over 420 feet deep, ancl the building is Stocken ; 2nd prize, bat, Matthews ; 3rd prize, knife, Cox. illuminated throughout by electric lighting, which is provided at all hours. A great feature is made by the nDemoria m. T HROWING THE C RICKET-BALL—Prizes bat ball 3n , , , management of the fact that no extra charge is made 1 and stumps, presented b Bro. W. Shurmur—(1) f ounnrdarl" " y for baths, lights, or attendance. The cuisine is under GoTTl.iEU. -ln fond and ever loving memory o AVilliams (2) Groves , D'O ley. w ^ , (3) y the charge of M. Escoffer, for some time the Chef of child, Ellen Constance (Connie) Gottlieb, H UNDRED Y ARDS LEVEL l under a 13 years)—ist prize, the Grand Hotel, Monte Carlo. The hotel is owned ableep on Saturday, the lOth June, iSSS. watch and chain , presented by Bro. James Stephens by the Savoy Hotel Company, Limited , one of the and friends—Harrison; 2nd prize, Giblett. directors being Bro. the Earl of Lathom, Pro Grand nl d Q UARTER M ILE L EVEL (under 13 years)—ist prize, Master of England. The Castle of Harmony Lodge, DM CO "PILANTRA," Pile Cure. Im mp l<= tec Sa watch and chain, presented by Bro. Seeker and Mrs. No. 26, holds its meetings at the Sav oy, and the I 1LLO and a permanent cure guara" ^ . -vK u ' EDDE;; s M. Sheather—Atkinson ; 2nd prize, knife, presented by Prince of Wales Lodge, No. 259, has done so until very Free. Postage d.-Address, THE G 3 , ^ Bro. G. Gardner—Coupland. recently. FACTORING COMPANY , 249, High Holborn Confidence, Hercules Tavern , Leadenhall-street, 7 till 9. MASONIC MEETINGS (Provincial) IViASONIC MEETINGS (Metropolitan) Grays Valley, National Schoolroom, St. Mary Cray, 8. For the week ending Saturday, June 27, 1891. For the week ending Saturday, June 27, 1891. Doric, Moorgate Tavern , Moorgate-street, at 8. Duke of Albany, Masons' Arms, 169, Battersea-park-road , at 8. Earl of Lathom, Joiner's Arms, Denmark Hill , S.E., at 8. Ebury, Greyhound Hotel, Streatham Common, at 8. The follosving is a list of Towns in which the Lodges, Editor will be glad to receive notice from Secretaries Ihe Fidelity, The Alfred Tavern , Roman-road, Barnsbury, N., at 8. &c, whose numbers are appended, meet at the dates given. t Craft Lodges, Royal Arch Chapters, Mark Lodges, Rose Guelph, Plough and Harrow, Leytonstone-road , E., at 8. Hendon Hendon at 8.15. Further particulars of places of meeting, &c, of Craft Chapters, Preceptories, Conclaves, &c, of any , Lower Welsh Harp, , froix Industry, Railway Hotel , West Hampstead, at 8.30. Lodges and R.A. Chapters will be found in " Th e place, day, or month of meeting. Langthorne, Swan Hotel Stratford at 8. ehange in , , Freemasons' Calendar," and those of Mark Rose Croix La Tolerance, Portland Arms, Great Portland-street, W., at 8. , , Londesborough Berkeley Arms, John-street, Mayfair, at 8. &c, in " The Cosmopolitan Masonic Calendar," both SATURDAY, JUNE 20. , London Scottish Rides, Albert Hotel, Victoria-st. , S.AV., at S.30. published annually at the office of The Freemason . CRAFT LODGES. Merchant Navy, Silver Tavern , Burdett-road , Limehouse, 7.30. Mount Lebanon, George Inn, High-street, Boro', at 7.30. , ,8' Lewis, King's Arms Hotel, AVood Green New Concord, Jolly Farmers, Southgate-road, N., at 8. MONDAY, JUNE 2J. 'iii' Crichton , Surrey Masonic Hall . Panmure, Balham Hotel, Balham, at 7. Y' West Kent A'olunteer, Masonic Hall , Plumstead. Peckham, Lord Wellington Hotel, 516, Old Kent-road, at 8. CRAFT LODGES . Banbury 599 Woking 1564 Harleston 8*; Chacesvater ... 699 MarketDrayton 157J Plucknett, Bald Faced Stag, East Finchley, at 7.4S. ... " LODGES AND C HAPTERS or I NSTRUCTION . Prosperity, City Arms Tavern , 2, St. Mary Axe, E.C, at 7. Dukinfield ... 8q Wellingborough 737 Alford ... „, 1600 Batley 36 Manchester ... 999 Bridgend 17J2 Ai fjandra Palace, Station Hotel , Camberwell New-road , at 7.10. Pythagorean, Portland Hotel, Greenwich , at 8. 4 Scarsdale Arms Hotel , Edsvardes-sq., Kensington , AV. Ravensbourne, Rising Sun, Rushey Green , Catford , at 8. Berkley 270 Sherborne ... 1168 Maidon 1977 Vmbrose, Bradford 302 Twickenham... I2i*i York iggr fhisvvick, Windsor Castle Hot., King-street, Hammersmith, at 7. Royal Jubilee , The Crown, Lambeth-road, S.E., at 8. " Wotton-road Deptford at 8. Hebden Bridge 307 Bradford-on- Landport 2068 Dnke of Connaught, Navarino Tavern, Navarino-road, Dalston , Royal Oak, Lord Clyde, , , St. Ambrose, Scarsdale Arms Hotel , Edsvardes-square, Ken- Halesss-oith .. 388 Avon 1271 Manchester ... 2363 at 8. „. . . . „ . . , . .„. ,. Haworth HAPTER Bro. uicKie s, 13, s^amoriage-stieet, rlmuco, at 7. sington , at 8. 408 St. Ives, Corn- R.A. C . Eccleston, Bri ghtlingsea.. wall 1272 Callington Harold, Four Swans, Waltham Cross, at 7. St. Leonard, Pr. of Wales Hotel, Bishop's-road, Victoria Park, 8. 433 ... $fi King Oldham 67 Liverpool 1325 M ARK LODGES . Manchester, Tupp's Restaurant, 8, Tottenham Court-road , at 8. Stanhope, Fox and Hounds Hotel, Putney, at 8. 4 Jersey 491 AVoodstock ... 1399 South Molton.. 9 Percy. J°"y Farmers> Southgate-road, N., at 8. Temperance in the East, Greenwich Pensioner, Bow-lane, Castle, Broadway, Deptford , S.E., at 7. Poplar, at 7.30. Stokesley 343 Kingsbridge ... i486 Devonport ... 64 Star Dover Castleford ... 1U2 Vitruvian , Dsske of Albatsy Hotel, Kitto-road, St. KathetirieV United Mariners, Duke of Albany Hotel, Kitto-road, Nunhead. park, Hatcham, S.E., at 7.30. United Strength, Hope Tavern , Stanhope-st., Regent's-pk., at 8. LODGES OF I NSTRUCTION . Victoria Mansions Restaurant Victoria-street S.W. Mount Sinai Chapter , Red Lion Ho., 14, King-st., Regent-st.,W., 8 Wanderers, , , Birmingham... Workington ... 962 Bromley 1692 Whittington, Red Lion, Poppin's-court, Fleet-street, at 8. 74 Chatham 184 Saltash 1071 Landport 1776 Andrew Chapter , AVind St - James's Restaurant, Piccadilly, at 8. M ARK LODGE . Knfieid.elf RORP anA Pr/.«rn Pl..ir/.h.crr«»t R^m/tnlnn affi THURSDAY, JUNE 25. 118, Northumberland , Masons' Hall Tavern . ?i* »' i Commercial Dock Tavern, Plough-road, Rotherhithe. C RAFT LODGES . Salford 935 Etruria 2214 faith , Victoria Mansions Restaurant, Victoria-street, at 8. Exeter 39 Batley pji Anfield 2313 finsbury, The Goose and Gridiron , London House Yard , St. FRIDAY, JUNE 26. Colchester ... 51 Tysvardreath... 1151 Sheffield 2263 _, Paul's Churchyard, E.G., at 7- Middleton ... 78 Birmingham ... 1163 Wigan 2269 Florence Nightingale, M.H., William-street, Woolwich, at CRA FT LODGES. DevonpDit ... 202 Hyde 1166 Kelvedon 2342 .,, ... 7.30. >»ars. The Whir* Unru. n. wi,itp Hnr^Jan. Miio R I I ir 60, Peace and Honour, Freemasons' Hall. Haslingden ... 215 Southport 1313 R.A. C HAPTERS . . atj.30. ' " " 2if!7, St. Mark's College, Holborn Restaurant. Bacup 286 Bristol 404 Hull 57 'slington, Cock Tavern, Hi hbury, at Blackburn ... 346 Stockton - on - Hebden Bridge 307 joppa g 7.30. , Champion Hotel, Aldersgate-street, at 7.30. LODGES AND C HAPTERS OF I NSTRUCTION . H yde 361 Tees 1418 Ess*ell 410 ton Scarsdale Arms Edward-square Kensington Esvell 410 Matlock Bath.. Carnarvon 006 mountM„ "l, > , , , at 8. Albion , The Mitre, I3j, Chancery-lane, at 7. 1495 ... hdgcumbe, Crown Tavern , Lambeth-road, S.E., at 8. Hayle 450 Lindley 1514 Gorleston 1631 ""son, R oyaj j\j All Saints, Town HaU, Poplar, at 7.30. ortar HoteJ > Woolsvich, at 8. Leytonstone at 8. Uttoxeter ... 456 Clayton-le- M ARK LODGES . 'ew finsbury Park Beacontree, Green Man, , * , Hornsey Wood Tav., Finsbury Park, at 8. Clapton Navarino Tavern , Navarino-road , Dalston , at 8. Shaftesbury ... 473 Moors ... 15 19 Manchester ... 34 "grim -German language), Guildhall Tavern , Luton Pembroke ... 8 Caermarthen... 116 , Gresham-street, Earl of Carnarvon , Kensington Park Hotel , Lancaster-road , 47J 174 P,i h* lst and 3rd Tues. Jersey 590 lliame 17D3 Ramsgate ... 129 P'lnce Kr»^»rlrf. i«r!ii:__ I?__I- -r_ _ /-¦•c. , ,,_ ., Notting-hill , W., at 8. -.....V..LI vviuirtiii. eagle iaveni, *oiiiLun-ruaa, maiua Liverpool Shoeburyness.. 1817 Watford 241 vaie ^ ' Emulation , Freemasons' Hall, at 6. 594 R , at 8. Glossop 035 Shankliu 1884 Aldershot 349 N val Col Euphrates, Green Man , Mansell-street, AVhitechapel, E., at 8. RnuV S lege, Greenwich Hospital Schools, at 8. Kennington, Horns Tavern , Kennington Park, S.E., at 8. Morpeth 630 Hazel Grove ... 1957 Crosvle 3S7 VA Burns, Tupp's Restaurant, 8, Tottenham Court-road Deal Aldershot.. .. K NIGHTS T EMPLAR . , Lewis, Fishmongers' Arms, High-street, Wood Green , at 7.30. 784 1971 c yy -^ ? at 8. Norwich 107 Scunthorpe ... '.07 8 St. Helens ... 49 Mh Middlesex Loyalty, Private Rooms, 206, Mare-street, Hackney, at 8. , Beaufort House, Walham Green, S.W., at 7.30. (Victoria), Portugal Hotel Fleet-street Rotherham ... 904 Ashburton ... 2189 Colne no Public Hall Metropolitan , , at 7. B "*! ^ , New Cross, at 8. Jueen's Westminster, The Criterion , Piccaiilly, W.,at 8. Dover 2195 W0I;th East Hill Hotel, Almr.-road , S.W., at 8. YarW ', Ranelagh, Six Bells, Queen-street, Hammersmith, W., at 8. LODGES OF I NSTRUCTION . CamS %, ' Green Dragon , Stepney, at 8. ' Arms Royal Standard, Builders , St. Paul's-road, Canonbury, N. Gravesend ... Liverpool 1325 Wallingford ... 1887 Metm„Ui£ *"""• The Moorgate, Moorgate-street, at 8. Royal Alfred , Star and Garter, Kew Bridge, at 8. 77 pontan °>>af iter. White Hart, Abchurch-lane, at 6.10. Merth yr Tydvil 110 Wimbledon ... 1300 Carshalton ... 1892 Selwyn, Montpelier Tavern, Choumert-roid, Peckham , at 8. Liverpool ... Romtord AVhitable ... ig'J ' Hall Tavern ' 203 1437 R OYAL A RCH C HAPTERS . Stability, Masons , Masons -avenue, at 0. Liverpool natneld 1580 Carshalton ... 1973 St. George's, Globe Tavern, Greenwich, at 8. 249 '• ^kwel l , Surrey Masonic Hall. Batley 304 Leyton 1M5 Dover 2195 !!» Js The Duchess of Albany left Sheen on the nth instant After the Oxford commemoration proceedings on W en route to Holland , in order to pay a visit to her sister, nesday a Masonic fete vvas held in the gardens of " Wa Ik 1 the Queen Regent of the Netherlands. Her Royal Highness College, and the day's festivities terminated vvith a ball The annual meeting of the Provincial Grand Lodge of vvas accompanied by her children, and will return next week. Brasenose to celebrate the fact of the college bein-j « 1 a' ea(! Mark Masons of Middlesex and Surrey svill be held on The annual meeting of the Provincial Grand Lodge of of the river " four years in succession. Monday, the 29th inst., at Mark Masons' Hall. Lincolnshire took place at Barton-on-Humber on Friday, Bro. Lord Ashbourne, Lord Chancellor of Ireland the 12th inst., and vvas one of the most successful ever held. sided at a banquet held in Middle Temple Hall *"*" AVe understand that the amount of money that will be on Werl S at the disposal of the Board of the Annuity Branch of the We hope to give a full report of the proceedings in our next. day to commemorate the tercentenary of the foxnclati " Trinity College ° fund of Scottish Masonic Benevolence at their meeting in A very successful Chamber Concert vvas given at St. , Dublin, by Queen Elizabeth. The me i * °^ svas a great success. etm£ July for. granting annuities will be about ^220. James's Hal l on Monday afternoon by the students of the " The Duchess of Connaught opened Mark Royal Academy of Music, under the direction of Dr. Mac- a bazaar i n a At a meeting of the William Hickman Lodge of vicarage grounds adjoining the nesv Masons, No. 320, held on Friday, the 12th instant, at the kenzie. An admirable programme had been arranged, and parish church * the various items svere performed svith great success. Portsmouth on Wednesday in aid of a fund for a memo ' Masonic Hall, Sandown, Isle of Wight, Bro. F. P. Ansle to the Rev. T. H. Harvey, formerl 1 was unanimously elected Master for the ensuing year. y connected svith Ih The proprietors of The Weekly Gallery of Celebrities district and aftersvards a missionary in China. Keppel Admiral of the announce that the title svill be changed to The Gallery of Bro. the Hon. Sir Henry , G.C.B., Celebrities Divers in the harbour of Syracuse have vvho served in the China Wars of and , and that the publication will be improved and discovered a Fleet, 1S41-2 1857, enlarged, and in future issued as a sixpenny magnificent marble building, svhose highest" in the Baltic in and vvith the Naval Brigade before monthly. No. point is oni 1834, 1 of the new series will be issued earl in y. three metres under the water. The building contains Sebastopol in 1855, vvas 82 years of age on Saturday last. y Jul o-reai stairsvays and columned halls. It is believed that the edi fi Bro. Lord Mayor Savory presided at a festival dinner held svas once used as a bath or a temple. ce The Princess Mary, Duch ess of Teck, has signified her at the Holborn Restaurant on Monday in aid of the Miller intention of being present at the dramatic entertainment, Hospital and Royal Kent Dispensary, the amount of the Mr. William Hoare is to preside at the 85th anniversarv vvhich will be given at 25, Pont-street, on Saturday next, subscri ptions announced being . Sheriff Farmer and festival of the Licensed Victuallers' School , svhich ' £903 take5 the 27th instant, in aid of the funds of St. Elizabeth s Bros. Sheriff A. Harris and T. AV. Boord , M.P., svere place at the Crystal Palace on Tuesday, the 30th instant v - Hospital . among the principal guests. The school svholly maintains, clothes, and educates 250 000 and helpless childre n, at an annual cost exceeding X' * Prince Christian Victor, eldest son of Prince and Princess Monday being the third anniversary of the death of the 7-00 Christian, vvho has been serving with his regiment in India, late Emperor Frederick of Germany, memorial services Quite a novelty in dinner-table decoration is becoming has returned to Windsor for the purpose of being present svere held in the room in the New Palace where he died fashionable. A large pool of water occupies the centre of at the marriage next month of his sister,the Princess Louise and in the mausoleum svhere his remains lie, as svell as at the table, delicately arranged svith grasses, tiny reeds of Schleswig-Holstein, svith Prince Aribert of Anhalt. the Anglo-American Church of St. George, Berlin. The forget-me-nots and water-lilies round about and in it ' The Hyde Park Lodge of Instruction and the Hornsey Emperor and Empress svere present at the first, and Gold fish swim in and out, and little stuffed ducks float Chapter of Improvement svill for the future meet at the afterwards visited the mausoleum and deposited svreaths on about upon the surface. the coffin. Prince of Wales Hotel, corner of Eastbourne-terrace and At the monthly meeting of the Rural Philanthropic Lodge Bishop's-road, Paddington. The former on Monday even- Bro. Sir Frederick Abel, svho is President of the British No. 291, at the Railsvay Hotel, Highbridge, on Friday, the ing's and the latter on Friday evening's at S p.m. Association and of the Iron and Steel Institute, received and 5th inst.,_ Bro. J. Bain Sincock, the S.W. of the lodge Bro. Lord Mayor Savory has received from the Rev. Pre- entertained a numerous and distinguished company of ladies was unanimously elected W.M. for the ensuing year, and and his installation will take p bendary Forrest, D.D., Vicar of _ St. Ju'de's, South Ken- gentlemen at the Hotel Metropole, on the evening of lace next month . Bro. J. Burnett sington, the sum of £1300, being the amount of the the nth instant. The music, svhich vvas of a very high P.M., svas re-elected Treasurer, and Bro. Woodman was offertory in that church for the Hospital Sunday Fund. order, vvas provided by the Lyric Union and members of re-elected Tyler. the Savage Club. This is the largest collection made for the fund since its The annual dinner at Lambeth Palace to Bro. the Lord establishment in 1873. The Duke of Connaught, as Colonel of the Scots Guards, Mayor and the Lady Mayoress and the Stesvards at the A marriage has been arranged, and will . take place in svas present at the annual dinner at the Hotel Metropole Festival of the Sons of the Clergy took place on Wednes- August, between Mr. George Anson Byron, eldest son of on Monday evening of the 3rd Guards Club. Bro. the Earl day evening. The Archbishop of Canterbury had not suffi- the Hon. and Rev, W. Byron, of Trovvell, Notts, and Maie of Albemarle occupied the chair, and among former ciently recovered from his recent attack of influenza to be Georgiana, daughter of Bro. Col. Sir Francis Burdett, officers of the regiment present svere Bros, the Duke of present, but the Bishop of London assisted Mrs. Benson Bart., of Foremark, Derbyshire, and Ramsbury Manor, Athole, Lord Wantage, V.C., Sir John Astley, and Sir in receiving- the guests. Airchibald Campbell. Wiltshire. The marriage of the Princess Louise, daughter of Prince Grand Day of Trinity Term vvas celebrated at Gray 's The Duke of Westminster presided at a meeting held at and Princess Christian of Schlessvi g-Holstein, svith Prince Inn on Saturday last, svhen the Treasurer and Benchers Grosvenor House on Monday afternoon in aid of the Charity Aribert of Anhalt, will take , place in St. George's Chapel, entertained a distinguished company, svhich included the knosvn as the Seaside Camp for Working Boys. Last year Windsor, on Monday, the 6th prox. The Duke and United States Minister, Bro. Lord Halsbury (Lord Chan- 1037 svorking lads svere sent to the coast for a fesv days' Duchess of Anhalt and their son, Prince Aribert, are ex- cellor), the President of the Royal Society, Bro. Sir H. excursion, and this year it is proposed to send 2000, the pected to arrive in England on the 2nd prox., and svill be Trueman Wood, Mr. Forsvood, M.P., and others. number being dependent , hosvever, on the amount of funds the guests of Prince and Princess Christian at Cumberland svhich may be forthcoming. Lodge, Windsor. The Secretary of State for India—Viscount Cross, G.C.B. The —presided at the annual dinner in aid of the Nesvspaper Bro. Lord Mayor Savory, accompanied by the Lady Marquis and Marchioness of Salisbury gave a Mayoress, and Sheriff Farmer and Bro. Sheriff Augustus dinner party on Wednesday, at svhich there vvere present, Press Fund, vvhich vvas held at the Hotel Metropole on Harris among others Saturday evening last. The donations, svhich included , visited the infant schoolroom , St. Bartholemesv, , the Spanish Ambassador, the American £50 Bethnal Green, on Monday afternoon Minister, and Mrs. and M iss Lincoln Bro. the Earl and from the Queen , amounted to about £1200. Among the , and distributed the , prizes to the successful children. The ceremony svas follosved Countess of Zetland, the Earl of Selborne and Lady Sophia principal guests svere Bros. Lord Balfour of Burleigh, Sir Palmer W. T. Marriott O.C, M.P., by an organ recital by Dr. Bridge in the church , and the , Bro. Lord and Lady Arthur Hill, Account and , and H yde Clarke, svho is ' Viscountess Fer-jusson , Honorary Treasurer of the Fund. day s proceedings terminated with tea in the Mission House, Cranbome, and Bro. Sir lames Brady-street. Bart., M.P. We learn that Bro. Sheriff Augustus Harris, svho had A living chess tournament has been arranged to take The Prince of Wales svas present at the meeting of the been asked by a deputation to become a candidate for the place in London during the first sveek of July in aid of thc Royal Institution on Wednesday, svhen the Faraday Com- vacant Aldermanic gosvn in the City, has declined to ac- Women's Hel p Society. The Committee of Management memoration Lecture Was delivered by Lord Rayleigh , to cept the honour on the ground that many business engage- includes, among others, the Marchioness of Abergavenny, whom a vote of thanks vvas aftersvards passed by acclama- ments svill take him asvay on the Continent and to America the Countess of Gallosvay, Lad y Ampthill, and Mrs. tion on the motion of Sir W. Thompson. Among other during next year, and he did not feel justified, therefore, Papillon , Hon. Secretary ; svhile among the patronesses are distinguished personages present svere Bros, air F. in accepting the invitation of the deputation. the Duchesses of Rutland, Argyll, Cleveland, and Welling- Leighton and Sir F. Abel, Bro. Lord Mayor Savory and According to the recently-issued annual report on the ton , the Marchioness of Salisbury, the Countess of Lathom, the Lady Mayoress, Sir A. and Lidy Geilde, Professor efficiency in musketry of the 213 Volunteer Rifle Corps, and Victoria, Countess of Yarborough. . AV. H. Flower, arid Sir G. G. Stokes. M.P. there has been a falling off in the past year in the first and The Prince and Princess of Wales concluded Ascot On Saturday afternoon, at the village of Waddmgton , second class shots. The number of men trained vvas Week svith the customary svater picnic at A'irginia Water. near Clitheroe, the foundation of 30 nesv almshouses, to- 125,470, of whom 12,446 are classed as marksmen, 22,965 Their Royal Highnesses, accompanied by the Duke of gether svith nurse's house, business house, and chapel , to with as first class shots, 86,957, as second class, and 310S as third Clarence and Avondale, and the Princesses Victoria and be erected at an estimated cost of £ 7000, took place class. The best shooting regiment is the 5th Battalion Maud reached the fishing cottage about6 p.m., and shortly Masonic honours. Freemasons from all parts of AVest Argyle and Sutherland Highlanders. aftersvards spent a couple of hours on the lake, after svhich Yorkshire and East Lancashire were present, including Bro. they dined at the Henry Smith, P.M. Deputy Grand The installation meeting of the Marmion Lodge, Tarn- cottage . On Sunday the Royal party 387, P.G.D. England, attended the military service at Holy Trinity Church, Master of West Yorkshire. The stone svas laid by Mrs. worth, took place on the ioth inst., vvhen Bro. G. Hoskison Windsor, Parkes entertained the was installed W.M. The following svere appointed and on Monday they returned from St. Leonard's , and aftersvards Captain Parkes Hill to Marlborough company to luncheon at the Losver Buck Inn. officers for the year, viz. : Bros. T. M. Hamer, I.P.M. ; ]. House. Stone, S.W. • E. S. Sumner, W. Tempest P.M., The City Press recently stated " For a number of One of the four surviving officers of the battle of Water- J.W.; , years age Treas. ; H. ). Clarson, P.M., P.P.J.G.D., Sec ; Rev. W. past a trio consisting of Mr. George Terry, Mr. Fred loo is Lieut.-Col. Wm. Hewett. He was 20 years of 3r MacGregor, Chap. ; J. H. Desves, S.D. ; E. Coleman, J'erry, and Mr. Henry Wright have been diligent in boat- at the time, and served as junior Captain of '!ie , . J.D.; H. Rowe, Org. ; C. P.M., D.C. ; AV. B. ing on the Upper Thames. Last year the elder Mr. Battalion 14th Regiment, fhe other survivors ot those J. Jones, Terry been Fosvler, I.G. ; G. Bosven and C. Briggs,. Stsvds.; and (brother of Miss Ellen Terry) took to himsel f a svife and svho fough t svith Wellington at Waterloo vvho have F. Hughes, Tyler. The annual banquet vvas afterwards reduced the party. His brother, Mr. Fred Terry, has now spared to see the 76th anniversary of the great h*-tte \ become betrothed to ancl w 0 held at the Castle Hotel. Miss Julia Neilson , svho plays the title General George Whichcote, vvho vvas born in 1794- am1 role in "The Dancing Girl ." By these changes'the happy fought in the Peninsula as well as at Waterloo, Bro. Deputy Halse, late Chairman of the City Lands Tnttan, hot Committee vvas presented on triumvirate has become a melanchol y " unit. " The " unit" Ensigns Ferdinand Scharnhorst and Edsvard , AA'ednesday, the ioth inst., is known in with a handsome piece of statuary representing the Masonic svorld as a P.M. of the Alliance of the German Legion. Rebecca at Lodge. e the well. The presentation took place at a dinner given at The Provincial Grand Lodge of Hampshire and the s' the Guildhall Tavera^ by. Mr. G, N. Johnson, the present Her Royal Highness the Princess Mary of Wight svill, by command of the Prov. Grand Masre-, Adelaide, ft oiu Chairman of the Committee. In making the presentation the Duchess of Teck , and the Duke of Teck celebrated their Bro. W. W. B. Beach, M.P., be held at the Hotel Chairman said it svas their pleasure to meet to express their silver sveddingat Kesv Parish Church on Friday, Dore, Bournemouth, on Tuesday, the 14th prox -- a " the 12th will, 1 jj e gratitude to their late Chairman , and speaking of the svay inst., subsequently receiving at Cambridge House an appro- p.m., and be close tyled at 2 p.m. A banquet . in vvhich the subscription list had been responded to, that priate souvenir of the event from the inhabitants place at the close of the nrnneedinsrs. and at S 0 clue * .,„^ of hote , although the members of the Committee could if they like Richmond , Kingston, and neighbourhood. The Duchess the evening a conversazione will be held at the withhold their subscription svas presented vvith the grounu , not one of the members had an album containing the names of 1400 svhich occasion the svhole suite of rooms on y done so. subscribers to the gift, a grand piano, and a piece of jewel- (including svinter gardens and terraces) svill be throsvn lery, and the Duke a horse and trapp vvhen ladies and gentlemen introduced by brethren w ^ A special service svas celebrated in Westminster Abbey ings. The Duchess Be „ returned thanks for the present, and then , in company svith cordially welcomed. Dispensation will, sve believe, on Friday, the 12th inst., in memory of the late Bro. Sir Woodhouse 'w John A. Macdonald , at svhich the Queen vvas represented the Duke and their famil y, left for the White House, Rich- to svear Masonic clothing. Bro. W. mond Park, svhere a garden party svas boroug h, P.M., Bournemouth , is tn by the Earl of Waldegrave, the Prince of Wales by Major held. In the evening Wimborne-road, General Ellis, the Duke of Edinburgh b there svas an illuminated fete on the Thames at Richmond retary to the Reception Committee. y Col. the Hon. and a disp W. Colville, the Princess Louise, Marchioness of Lome— lay of firesvorks. The event svas celebrated by Kops ale is substitute '" J. a further garden the latest non-intoxicating mit|. who vvould have been present but for indisposition—by Lady party on Tuesday. and sve believe the problem of providing a really* H OLLOSVAY 'S P ILLS .— Health or Wealth —No sane person to a t?rea. ^^ Sophia Macnamara and Colonel Collins, and the Marquis would able rival to the national drink has been • t dis- of Salisbury by the Hon. Schomberg M'Donnell. hesitate an instant in the choice between these tsvo conditions . solved. It characteristics _ There Nosv is the season to possesses nearly all the ^ were also present the Earl and Countess of Aberdeen secure the former either by restoring or tinguish the universall pale ale, ejtceP' .^ | ie , the confirming it. These Pills expel all impurities from tlie system y consumed tn t Speaker of the House of Commons, the Baroness Burdett which fogs, foul the one which abstainers condemn. Whether -^ vapours, and variable temperatures engender to D H . Coutts, the First Lord of the Treasury, the Secretary of during svinter; this medicine also acts most wholesomely upon one virtue necessary with the public remains thollt State for the Colonies, Bro. the Earl of Kimberley, formerl the skin by disgorging the liver and its accumulated bile , and b but sve honestly believe that if a trial of it is 1Ti a Apart y y tor Colonial Secretary, the Marquis of Lome, Ex-Governor exciting the kidneys to mote energetic action ; it increases the prejudice the result will be altogether satisfac *lon the appetite for food and strengthens the di gestive pr-'cess. The of the q ^st General of Canada, Bro. Baron Dimsdale, M.P., the stomach and liver from the economical and moral aspects jnventor Agents-General for the Coloniees , from whicii most disorders ori ginate, are full y we vvisn in , and a number of other under the control of these regeneratis*e Pills , vvhich act very experiment should have a tair trial, and colonial officials. kindly yet more efficiently on the tenderest bosvels, every success.