CONTENTS. good grammar are insulted, and in which all Masonic teaching and all Masonic good feeling are ignored and put on one side altogether. We do not speak L EADERS 273 j Masonic Notes and Queries 277 without book, f or Masonic History and Historians 274 Royal Masonic Institution for Boys 277 " " wc have seen similar productions, which , in our opinion Thc American Vast. Master's Degree 274 : New South Wales 277 if the subject was " worth the candle," might bring the writer before the Unjustifiable Fears 274 i R EPORTS OF M ASONIC M EETINGS — Public Installations 275 j Craft Masonry 277 ?' Board of General Purposes. " Ceaseless attacks on the living and reflec- Wasting Time 275 j Instrnction 270 The Masonic 1-csUval of 1S09 275 1 Royal Arch 270 tions on the dead are not the proper methods of exhibiting the true princi ples CurtRF.sroxnEN'ci:— ;' New /caiand 279 of Freemasonry, of endearing it to its friends, or recommending it to its Increase of Louies 276 ! Tasmania 2S0 Correct Terminology 276 Masonic Tidings 2S1 foes. We always make allowances for personal idiosyncrasies or temporary Masonic Directory ^-A Query 27 6 J General Tidings 2Sr Reviews .' 276 1 Lodge Meetings for Next Week 2S2 excitement , but we think that we have " had enough of it " in the metropolis, and trust that we may not have to allude to these nonsensical proceedings again, as, like some contagious disorders, they are " infectious," and may OUR esteemed confrere, Bro. G RIMAUX , in the " Monde Maconnique " for spread far and do much evil. May, congratulates Eng lish Masons on the result of the returns for our These fi great honour'to English * * great Masonic Charities. He says, " gurcsdo WJ; mentioned iu our last, that a new "History of Freemasonry " was Masonry, and arc unrefutable witness of the great prosperity to which it has in preparation , and wc rejoiced to make the announcement. All the contri- attained." Wc wonder a little if it ever occurs to our good friend and butions to the archrcology of Freemasonry with which late years have genial antagonist of old, that if other jurisdictions kept themselves to the enriched us can well now be turned by the historian to the purposes of his proper work of Masonry, active charity, and eschewed nil healing and un- work. We arc, perhaps, at thc present moment in a better position to re- seasonable discussions, whether it would not be better for themselves ancl write Masonic history than at any previous period, though the difficulties of better for thc world. the subject arc still many, and as a previous article in our paper sought to point out, much yet remains to be done, to discover, and to prove, before we T HE " Monde Maconni que " tells us also that, as we expected , thc can hope to overcome the difficulties of thc situation , or to escape many of Masonic Congress of Milan is to discuss six questions, two of which arc those stumbling-blocks which thus far have rendered all professed Masonic clearly not Masonic —-namel y, thc 2nd , " The attitude which Free- history so eminently unsatisfactory to the careful critic on the one hand, or masonry ought to take as regards thc social question/' whatever that the accurate archaeologist on the other. may be; and the 5th , " The means of obtaining the suppression of the rel igious corporations. " No. 1., '•' Thc necessity of assembling at Rome an * * WE publish elsewhere a review on an official publication of the Grand universal Masonic congress," is so hopeless in itself that it is out of thc region Lodge of Indiana, U.S., which suggests many serious considerations. of practicality. Wc hare no faith in " Masonic congresses." They have Under its avowed ceremonial we do not hesitate to say that no W.M. thus never done any good ; they generally unsettle everything and settle nothing. installed can be admitted into a Board of Installed Masters in As far as we arc concerned in England , we havc nothing to discuss, nothing England, and we do not profess to realize the meaning of such a document, to arrange, and nothing to alter. nort hs absolute defiance of all Masonic precedent and usage. It is to us a very disagreeable " fact," and we deep l y regret to receive and read such a wanton departure from our normal Masonic usag-es and solemn W E notice in thc Australian. Freemason of March last two statements which undertakings. Wc hope that in America, as with ourselves, some protests we venture to think deserve careful notice and some few words of comment will be recorded against such an unusual and unwise proceeding. at our hands. One is, that there arc " about ninety lodges, or more," of the "Three Constitutions " in New South Wales, and that so far onl y * # twenty lodges, and none of the English Constitution , havc joined the inde- B Y the report of the proceedings of the Grand Commandery of Knights pendent Grand Lodge. If that be so a very serious question arises at once, Templar of Massachussets and Rhod e Island, U.S., for 1SS0, it would seem and one which we think some of thc American Grand Lodges havc too that great prosperity has fallen on that august body, and that its " lines are hastily disposed of. Is there any precedent in thc history of Masonic life , in pleasant places." There are, it seems, 5S90 members of the Order in we venture respectfully to ask, where with lodges of three jurisdictions a few .Massachussets, thc third hi ghest total of Templars in America, New Y ork lodges of two jurisdictions , mainlv, wc believe, even of one, to the entire ex- boasting of 6775, Massachussets of 5936, and Pennsylvania of 5S90. It clusion of the third, have been recognised as a legal Grand Lodge? Wc appears also from a tabular statement that there were lo the end of 1880 should like to have such a precedent pointed out to us. Wc know of none 54,838 Templars in America and Europe. Of these England and Wales and can find none. We are among those who always deplored the prema- claim 2700, Ireland 1100, Scotland 270, Canada 636 ; 30, 132 members ture action of many American Grand Lodges, for the Canadian precedent is belong ing to America. This is a lower figure than we had anticipated , and " nihil ad rem ," and is not nt all on " all fou rs " with this Anti podean we do not feel quite sure that the English total is a correct one. There are movement. We say this in all good feeling for those who think themselves it seems 774 " Commanderies ;" of these America claims 621, England and in the right. The other fact is, that the Committee of Bcncvolonce of the Wales 128, Canada 25, Ireland 41, and Scotland 9. Again we ask , are District Grand Lodge, E.G., New South Wales, has given £300 to indi- these fi gures as regards England absolutely correct? gent brethren , not only of the English but of the Irish and Scottish Con- stitutions. This fraternal good feeling is very creditable to the District HE reports a gathering of what is called Grand Lodge oi New South Wales. T " Monde Maconni que " "White Masonry " in France, where the ladies were admitted , and where tho guests numbered 200. lt seems this " fete de famille," "family fete," RIMAUX it, began with a banquet, and ended with a ball. THE joke of our correspondent" Quotation" in our last is not a bad one, and is, as Bio. G calls in fact, a very lenient and genial manner of exposing a proposition of singular What a subject for the enterprising energy and tender solicitude of our young and bachelor brethren ! absurdity. Whether the brother who made it intended to be witty or satirical , or both , or simply made a proposal " without sense or meaning for the pur- * * pose of making one," is one of those mysteries which it is not permitted to W E understand lhat the I KIGO J ON*ES MS. will appear in the " Masonic- us to explain , and , perhaps, is not well for us to exp lain. Certainl y the time Magazine " for July. of Grand Lodge ought not to be taken up with ridiculous propositions * * and childish speeches, lt is not fair to many worthy brethren who come A N- amusing extract elsewhere tells us of an "initiated tramp," and as we there at great personal inconvenience and sometimes expense to do their havc many of the " species " in England, ancl our good brethren in the duty to the Craft , and any thing like "fatuity " or " burlesque," or idle and northern provinces suffer much from the " epidemic," we commend thc baneful personalities, arc greatly to be deprecated on any ground of right extract to their notice and appreciative goodwill. reason and Masonic good feeling. * * M ASONS ' Marks are attracting the attention of our archaeologist non- Is not thc time arrived when a combined effort should be made to put down a Masons. We shall in our next issue havc an interesting review of a recent system of vul gar personality and unmasonic bad form , which seems on thc " deliverance " on the subject. 'ncrease amongst us? If any brother is aunot-ed or thinks he lias cause to A* comp lain , he proceeds to " circularize " the brethren. This in itself is a great IT seems from what of the new census has been published that our own nuisance, and a greater impertinence. We none of us want to be dragged " iitt/c village " has increased 560,311, 01- 17-2, in ten years. In 18 71 the mto childish controversies about which we do not care " two straws. " We population was 3,254,260, in i88r it is 3,814,577. In the previous decade "one of us arc anxious to read compositions in which , too often, good sense and the increase had been 16' 1. MASONIC HISTOR Y AND HISTORIANS. As the " Board of General Purposes " has deservedly the full confidence and support of the English Craft, and is composed of able and most intelli gent BY MASONIC STUDENT. members, I cannot believe that Bro. Whytehead has been correctl y informed , and trust that his communication will be the means of drawing questions arise out of previous statements of our Masonic writers special attention to thesubject , sothataIiconcerned may know that no brother , Several unless regularl installed as a Master of a lod , which demand research and verfication , or else, as it appears lo me, they y ge in a Boar d of Installed iven up—for at present all these repetitions of so-called Masonic Masters, is eligible to attend as a visitor at the installation of a Master in should be g Masters onl y, facts are nothing but " sheep walking." the presence of Installed under the the English Constitution. i. Can any one throw any light on the name of thc author of the " Com- plete Freemason ; a Multa Paucis for Lovers of Secrets?" In my copy the UNJUSTIFIABLE FEARS. binder has unfortunately cut off the printer's name (if any), and all that remains is that the plate of the frontisp iece is designed by Bro. Pewiss, and It is undoubtedly true that man}' intelli gent minds are exercised with the engraved by Bro. Larden. idea that Masonry is a dangerous power in the community, inasmuch as its The writer, whoever he be, seems to intimate in the preface that the confessedly great influence is liable to be used in a way prejudicial to the best " surprising progress " Masonry and architecture have made in Great interests of society. Those who entertain such apprehensions are most likely Britain is owing to those remarkable architects " Ini go Jones " and " Sir candid enough to concede the fact that there is nothing in the fundamental Christopher Wren." Is that so? law or princi ples of the Masonic Institution at varianceAith the public good , It is generally assumed, though I am not aware that there is any printed and that its well understood social and benevolent purposes are altogether proof so'far of the fact, that the work, from internal evidence, was published worthy of commendation. The class we have in mind will even go so far as in 1763. Is that the case ? to admit that Masonry has wrought effectually for human good, and that, as Whence did the author " Multa Paucis " derive his facts from ? It is it exists to-day, the general character of the Institution is above reproach. quite clear that he had seen the Grand Lodge minutes, and a very interesting But their thought is that the immense power wielded by the Masonic organi- question arises if we can prove his personality. sation may be diverted from its legitimate channels of exercise and used for Assuming that he takes most of his facts from Anderson, though he improper ends. They fear the concentration of so much influence in a secret differs from Anderson , up to 1738, where did he find the " data " he gives society, which might, if it should so elect, work incalculable mischief in the from 1738 to 17 63? They clearly come from the Grand Lodge minutes. community. But he also g ives a very detailed statement of Grand Assemblies from In a recent conversation with a friend , who is by no means an alarmist 1618, declaring that, in 1603, James I., being a Freemason and " Royal nor a bigot, he declared to us ver}' freely his opinion that this sort of danger G.M.," appointed Inigo Jones G.M.," who continued in the chair for fifteen must of necessity attach to Masonry, which is liable at any time to fall into evil hands and be perverted to base uses. In years." r regard to such apprehended In 1618 a Grand Assembly, was holden , and William Herbert , Earl danger our friend expressed his thought substantially in this wise : " The of Pembroke, was appointed Grand Master. It then seems that they Masonic Institution has the prestige of great age and of a world-wide estab- " demitted " until 1630, when a Grand Assembly is said to have met under lishment. As it exists in this country it is strong in numbers, resources, and Henry Danvers, Earl of Danby, as Grand Master, and Inigo Jones, Deputy moral power, and must wield a tremendous influence ." Its members are held Grand Master. In 1635 Thomas Howard, Earl of Arundel, is said to have together by a stron g bond of sympath y. To a certain extent, and for certain presided over the Grand Assembly, and Francis Russell, Earl of Bedford , that specified purposes no doubt entirely commendable, they are pledged to stand of 1640. In 1644, after four years' rest , Ini go Jones was re-appointed Grand by each other and obey the constituted authorities to which they are subject. Master ; and from 1644 until 1661 no Grand Assembl y is said to have been Now, is there not a danger that the power of this vast organisation mav be holden, when Henry Jermyn, Earl of St. Albans, presided over it; Sir John improperl y used—that its potential agency may be directed in favour of Denham, Deputy Grand Master; and Sir Christopher Wren and John some cause or movement which does not lead to the public good ? What is Webb being the Grand Wardens, " ut dicitur." to hinder the leaders of this great organisation, if they should be ambi- There was another interval until 1666, when Thomas Savage, Earl of tious, designing, and selfish men, from marshalling to their support , in Rivers, was Grand Master ; Sir Christop her Wren , Deputy Grand Master ; the carrying out of some ini quitous scheme, the whole Masonic constituency, and John Webb and Grinlin Gibbons, Grand Wardens. There was, it is that constituency being held together by a secret bond which reaches to every said, no Grand Assembly again until 1683, when the Duke of Buckingham lodge and every brother." was Grand Master ; and in 1684 the Earl of Arlington was Grand Master. In Our frien d followed along this line of thought, and whilst he commended 1685 Sir Christopher Wren was Grand Master; Gabriel Gibber and Edward the moral teachings and beneficent work of Masonry, he yet declared his Strong, Grand Wardens. A Grand Assembly was again held in 1689, feeling that thc grasping of so much power by a secret society must needs be under Sir Christopher Wren ; and again in 1695, the Duke of Richmond , an clement of danger to society and the State. He held the conviction that Grand Master, and Sir Christopher Wren , Deputy Grand Master ; and we are li?.ble at any time to find all the tremendous force of Masonry exerted from thenceforward no meeting took place until 1717. Such are the State- in some base, illiberal , or unpatriotic way. ments of the author of " Multa Paucis." We cannot think that any such danger exists, nor lhat there is any suffi- Thus we see that from 161S to 1695 twelve Grand Assemblies are said to cient justification for the fears which are often expressed as to what Masonry have been held under ten Grand Masters ; Sir Christopher Wren presiding might do by an unwise use of its influence at some importan t juncture. The twice. Are these statements true or false, to put the matter shortly and reasons are ample lo support the contrary view. concisely ? They constitute a " crux " tor ail Masonic historians. The history of Masonry in all English-speaking countries shows how suc- It is but fair to remember that, according to Anderson , who may have cessful it has been in steering clear of all entangling alliances. In these seen the original minutes of 1717, which arc now missing, in the original re- countries, at least, Masonry has always been found on the side of good citi- solutions of revival, previous Quarterly Communications are spoken of , zenshi p, never a disturbing element in matters of politics or religion. It surely though the word Grand Assembly is not used , as far as I remember now, should count as something in setting at rest the fears of any timid souls that except by the anonymous author of " Multa Paucis." this record has been made, and that Masonry lias shown so happy a genius It is also necessary to observe that the author of " Multa Paucis," for attending to its own business. to go no further back, declares that Sir Thomas Sackvillc, afterwa rds The teachings and traditions of Masonry correspond in this respect Duke of Dorset, was appointed G.M. in 155 8, and that St. John 's Day, 27th with what its practice invariably has been. livery candidate is instructed of December, 15 61, Queen~ Elizabeth " sent an armed party to break up the that the questions relating to religious creeds or political parties can- G. Lodge assemblcd at York. " Is this statement a reality or a myth? not be discussed in the lodge room , whilst he is repeatedly told that In 1567, according to the same author, Sir Thomas Gresham was Grand he loses nothing of his individual responsibility or freedom of action in Master, Lord Effingham in 1570, and the Earl of Huntingdon in 158S. Are these departments by his connection with our F'raternity. Line upon line these statements also "facts " or not facts ? It is notewoi'lhy lhat until and precept upon precept does he receive the communications which reveal 1618 the writer never talks of Grand Assembly, but of Grand Lodge. Does to him the determinations of Masonry to do its own proper work within the he mean to mark the difference between the Grand Lodge of York and the lines that have been marked out. Grand Assembly ofthe South? Curiousl y enough, too , he says, I note, that I he character of the men who belong to the Order shows very clearly Chichely held a lodge at Oxford until he died, 1445, not at Canterbury, as that the danger alluded to cannot be great. Who make up the Masonic it is generally said. See " Kcnning's Cyclopaedia " under " Molash ' for membership in this country ? Arc they not men gathered from all the walks an explanation of this reference. It appears to me lhat the author of" Multa of life and identified with every interest of the community ? Are they not Paucis," be he right or wrong, had access to some sources of information tlic representatives of all forms of religious belief , and of all schools of philo- now no longer available, and his statements have to, be carefull y considered sophical thought and political economy ? Are they not intelli gent citizens, in any history of Freemasonry. It wil! not do to dismiss them at once as un- known to have their various opinions regarding all matters of public con- trustworth y, the more so, as several sources of information havc yet to be cern ? Certainly it requires a very fruitful imagination to suppose these men sea rched, such as the State Paper Office. so managed by the leaders, or so brought into co-operation regarding any outside movement, as to make their influence felt in a single direction. THE AMERICAN P.M. 'S DEGREE. Masonic leaders may sometimes be very ambiuous, perhaps very selfish, and they may indul ge in pleasant fancies as to their ability to use thft Order for WILLIAM JAMES HUGHAN. some unauthorised end ; but let them attempt to carry out such designs and they will soon awake to find themselves shorn of the glory of leadershi p and My friend Bro. Whytehead has done well to refer to the position of will become objects of contempt in the eyes of their brethren. brethren in this country who have taken the P.M. Degree abroad as pre- The publicity that belongs to Masonic doings is another reason why there liminary to the Royal Arch. 1 lis informant , however, must surely have been need be no fears in the direction alluded to. Masonic secrets, few in num- in error as to the " Board of General Purposes " sanctioning the presence ber, have reference , for the most part , to the ritual and the ceremony—to the of such an one at a Board of Instal led Masters E.C. on the ground of that technicalities of the system , and not lo the general proceedings, which are qualification. It should be remembered that in England, if we speak of made a matter of record and communicated to the public. Any attempt to the Degree at all, it is that of an Installed Master, not of a P.M., and that make use of Masonry for improper purposes would in this land and age be the former is not a Degree simply, but marks an official position. The re- known at once, and, therefore, would be resisted. Suppose an endeavour quirement is that those brethren "only are eli gible to attend a " Board of should be put forth to force Masonry into politics or the church, making its Installed Masters " (a) who have been previ ously installed as actual Masters influence to count on the side of this party or that dogma, no such endea- of lodges, or (b) who are in attendance to be installed in consequence of being vour could succeed until alter prolonged discussions—until li ght had been regularl y elccled to that position. None others are eligible, and any else thrown upon thc movement—and with this publicity would come the end admitted will be in violation of our obligations and duties as Installed of all such endeavours. Only in a very limited way, and for the briefest Masters. Neither would it be sufficient that a brother claiming admission time, can Masonry be prostituted to base purposes and made to serve un- had presided as W.M. of a lodge for twelve months under another jurisdic- worthy ends. It wields its power in the prosecution of a sacred mission, and tion. The point to be established as a sine qua tion is, that the brother there is no cause of fear that it will turn aside lo expend its energies on those has been regularly installed (as we understand it in England) in a " Board of interests which belong to other lines of movement. All that it is, all that it Installed Masters," e.g., there are many P.M.'s under thc Grand Lodge has, must be guarded and used for the beneficent work to which it is spe- of Scotland who have never been installed in a Board , but only in thc cificall y bound. Beyond this, as an organised body, it will not seek to go presence of the whole lod ge, though I am glad to state that arrangements in the exercise of that mighty influence by which it is so grandly glorified.— havc been made of late years to secure regular installation as in this country . Freemasons ' Repository. PUBLIC INSTALLATIONS. WASTING TIME.

We print elsewhere a small paragraph from the Masonic Review, not Our American brethren appear to be full y alive to the necessity of very complimentary to us indeed ; in that we are dubbed " obtuse," because economising time in the business of Grand Lodge, and the New York we do not understand what " public installations " mean. Neither do we Dispatch offers the following suggestions thereon :— explanation of our vivacious con- even yet, despite the lucid and courteous In view of the heavy debt resting upon the property of the " there is a self-evident temporary. Indeed, on the " face of the thing " Craft as represented by our Hall at Twenty-third-street, and the fact Masonic or not, and has been absurdity." Either the ceremonial is that when that debt is lifted , and the revenues of the building made permitted to be done in public. authorized, or it has not among those available for the Asylum, we shall at once come into the enjoy- We do not deny that a Grand Lodge can allow the ceremonial to be done ment of _ one of the noblest charity foundations in the world, as well as in public, as the laying of foundation stones is done; but as the installation a reduction of taxation to a mere nominal sum, it would seem that there ceremony is purely a matter of lodge work and lodge life, we regret the ought to be not only a general but a unanimous resolve to put aside all change, and dislike the innovation. For that it is confessedly. No prece- personal ambitions and considerations for the sake of the general welfare. dent, except made " ad hoc " within a few years, can be alleged by any one The first and most practical step in this direction is to reduce the cost of in favour of such a departure from our normal ritual arrangements. holding the Annual Communications of the Grand Lodge to the lowest sum Indeed, the more we look at it the more we dislike it and disapprove of consonant with a proper transaction of its business, and to this end several it. It is a portion of that vulgar movement in favour of publicity, that things may properly contribute. First, in enforcing the rule that all matters Masonic "outcome," "coram populo," which we entirely deprecate and detest. to be brought before the Grand Lodge must be certified to the Grand It is that restlessness in respect of the " good old paths " whi h is under- Secretary at least ten days before the meeting of the Grand Lodge, as per mining our Order, and will, if it be not checked , reduce us to he level of notice already issued. The rule forbids the consideration of any subject not " gregarious Buffaloes " or " animated Pards." thus forwarded, except by special vote of the Grand Lodge, and it is hoped that the good sense of the brethren will It is all wrong, unsound and unmasonic, and can only be acceded to, prevent them from assenting to the consideration of new matter except where and when the brethren are either- in happy i gnorance of , or contempt- under very exceptional circumstances and pressing necessity. Prompt attention to this suggestion b brethren uously ignore alike Masonic lore and Masonic law. y having matters to place before the Committees required to meet in advance, We need hardl point out to " experts " that the public ceremonial as . y and the knowledge that negligence will put off their consideration for a year, iven, for instance, in the Constitutions and ceremonial of the Grand Lodge " g together with an industrious attention to duty by the Committees named, of Indiana, which may be taken, we presume, as a fair sample of what will place the whole business of the annual meeting in shape for immediate be done in public as allowed b Grand Lodge—see Note page of may y 74 consideration at the opening of Grand Lodge, and as fast as each reviewed elsewhere—utterl vitiates the whole of our subject its recent publication , y ^ can be heard and decided by the representatives. customary and l egalised " ritual," and is certainly in opposition to all Last custom and precedent. year some latitude was given because the regulation just named was new and in some sort experimental, but its wisdom was apparent as it We trust that some stop ma}' be put to proceedings which are utterly must be still more apparent now, and we therefore indul ge the hope that we irregular in themselves, and may be productive of unmitigated evil to our shall all unite in giving effect to this plan for the disposal of Grand Lodge Order. business in the shortest and most effective way. It is an opening out of our venerable ceremonial which is not desirable, There is another way in which a decided and most grateful economy can and a pandering to a childish sp irit of curiosity which, in our humble be practised by the Grand Lodge, and that is by rigid enforcement of the inion, is not defensible. op third of the rules of the order, which is, " No brother is to speak more than We still, despite the Masonic sarcasm of our worthy confrere of the once to the same question, unless by permission." If this rule has ever been Masonic Revieiu, do not profess to understand what a public installation can enforced, that fact is not within our recollection. On the other hand, every demur to his statement elsewhere, that mean ; and we beg especial ly to regular attendant on Grand Lodge knows that it is no uncommon thing for either by direction or by inference thc action of the " Board of Installed various brethren to be heard half a dozen times on the most trivial questions, lace at all, it is as a surreptitious Masters " is " sustained." If it takes p exhausting the patience of the listeners, and adding no li ght to what they may proceeding, and entirely out of harmony or sequence with the well known have said in the first instance. If a brother does not sufficientl y understand and very un-Masonic ceremonial of our Order. Now all this is very wrong, , a subject to express his views without half a dozen trials he should keep still Cosmopolitan Craft in thus and we think we are only doing our duty to our until he has taken opportunity to study it up ; if he does know what he is openly protesting against rash innovations, and unwarrantable publicity. going to talk about then he should be able in one speech of reasonable length Nothing can be worse in every sense for FVeemasons and for Freemasonry. to dispense all the li ght at his command, and give some one else a chance, or permit the aggregated wisdom of Grand Lodge to pass upon the question and have done with it. At all events, taking the cost of the annual session to THE MASONIC FESTIVAL OF APRIL, 1809. be about one thousand dollars for each hour actually devoted to business, it may be fairly assumed lhat at least five thousand dollars are wasted each ROB MORRIS. year in listening to the jejune eloquence of parties who seem to imagine that when Solomon died his wisdom came to them. Let us get out of this boy's I find in the " European Magazine " of April 14, 1809, p. 324, an play and dispose of the affairs of Grand Lodge with the dignity and dispatch account of " the Anniversary Dinner of the Freemasons' Charity tor F"emale of men who know and mean business. Orphans, which occurred at Freemasons' Hall. Lord Moira was in the chair, and Lords Mountmorris, Pomfret , and about 400 other contributors to the establishment were present. The Chevalier Ruspini, designated as "the Founder of the Establishment," led the two youngest children around the WHY SEEK TO BECOME A MASON ? hall, and their appearance, seconded by an eloquent and impressive speech from Lord Moira, induced a collection of between three and four hundred 1 he motives which impel men to seek a connection with the Masonic Insti- pounds. ution are of various character. Some persons, no doubt, are influenced by Among the exercises of the occasion, a poetical address, " written by a considerations of an unworthy nature, whilst others are prompted by reasons young lady at the desire of a friend of the Institution in behalf of their pious of the noblest stamp. It is to be feared that there are applicants who knock and benevolent charity," was read. It seems to me worthy of reproduction : at Masonic doors thinking altogether too much of what they shal l receive of If 'tis delight the drooping- plant to rear, Beauty, thy charms her magic power actual, material benefit by their connection with the Fraternity, and not Or the soft bud with timely shelter cheer, create enough of the moral instruction and hel ps which they may lay hold of through 'Tis heaven the balm of bounty to dis- On thee her first, her warmest, welcomes Masonic teachings and associations. Perhaps they are not conscious of pense, wait, being led to the course they are pursuing b And guard the flowers of orphan innocence. Such as with Moira's honored laurels blend, y any mercenary motive, yet the But ever in the firm and spotless breast Such as the grave of Cumberland attend. object in view is some selfish gain, or acquisition on the lower side of their

. . lpmnlp natures, Compassion dwells, a mild yet soverei gn And jvnii— lulinw L— hnasfs the immortal rather than the obtaining of knowledge, enlarging of thesympathies truest: name and the affections, and the doing of good to others. In joining the Masons As steadfast rocks ambrosial balm enclose, Of him who breathed philanthropy 's pure one should be controlled by considerations very similar to those that ought to And the clear stream the purest pearl flame, govern when a man proposes to connect himself with a reli bestows. Shakesperian brothers, who to every gious organization— In Paul's proud dome, the boast of Art clime he should seek the Masonic communication because it is a well-established divine, Extend the rays of amity sublime; Institution of philosophy and morals, and because through its fellowship Blest Charity erects her favored shrine. Full as the bliss your ready aid bestows, and ministries he may do good to others, whilst at the same time his heart So in the soul, with truth and honor stored, For you the cup of gratitude o'erflows, and character shall be moulded by its great and blessed principles. Having The noblest temple of Creation 's Lord, Behold this work, redeemed from hopeless so lofty and unselfish an object in view the candidate for Masonry is not An infant mourner's suppliant voice pre- gioom, vails, Thrice twenty beauteous flowers around likely to be disappointed by what he finds the character of the Institution And flrnhan innnr pnrn ifc enwinnr linilc. you bloom. and its methods of procedure to be. Protect them still ! let those who nobly Crown then the blessings by your cares If in anything there is need of care it is in explaining to all who seek to claim J begun , become Masons that our association is in no sense a beneficial Order. The ample gifts of wisdom, wealth, and Proceed , and emulate the bounteous sun ; fame, Your bri ght example through the land It has no established system by which it proposes to give and do for its Like heaven 's own mansion spread their diffuse, members at stated times and as a matter of prescribed obligation. Other portals wide, Draw forth and treasure pity's fostering societies do this work, and it is of a praiseworthy character; but Masonry And still to Hope and Peace the mourner dews ; was not moulded upon such a plan nor does it ledge itsel f to render definite guide. And when, like his, your glorious task is p Nor let illustrious beauty 's hand disdain o'er, benefits to its members. No one should become a Mason thinking that he To strew with flowers compassion's sacred Still smile in Heaven, though seen on earth makes a good investment of his money by taking such a step, or that he fane ; no more. will receive some selfish advantage by his association with the Ancient Brotherhood. A man is justified in seeking to become a Mason onl The allusions in the last paragraph are to the Shakespear Lodge, No. y when he has a hi h appreciation of the character and work of the organization 131, held at that period in Freemasons' Tavern. This noble band of Masons g , and is drawn toward it because he believes it will be hel had contributed in collective donations and individual subscriptions, nearl pful to him on the y social and moral side of his being, and so enable him to be of more service £5000 to the funds of this Charity. In the Cosmopolitan Masonic Calendar to his fellows in the discharge of the duties of related life.— ' for 1881, it is enrolled as " Shakespeare, Albion Tavern, Alders- Freemasons 99 Repository. ?ate-street, 4th Thursday, 1757. " I here is another " Shakespeare .odge, but it is No. 426, and has its origin as late as 1835. I take it that No. 99 represents the old No. 131, but when was the change made? Is there Bro. Alderman Sir Francis Wyatt 1 ruscott, the late Lord Mayor, Mr. a good portrait published of the Chevalier Rusp ini ? I saw his portrait James Hughes, and Mr. James Whitehead will represent the Mansion House Com- among the worthies in the Hall of the Boys' School , London. Has it been mittee at the ceremony of unveiling Mr. Brock's statue of Sir Rowland Hill at Kid- engraved ? derminster, on Wednesday, the 22nd inst. But for the occurrence of the Bishops' La Grange, Kentuckey, U.S.A. dinner on that day, the Lord M ayor would have been present.— The Citizen* T3 OYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION PROVINCE OF SURREY. I have never expected grapes from thorns or fi gs from ** - thistles, 1 confess, with all my apprehensions respecting FOR BOYS, T HE R IGHT W ORSHIPFUL this particular matter—for our attitude respecting which at WOOD GREEN , LONDON , N. BRO. GENERAL STUDHOLME BROWNRIGG, C.B. the time some of us got snubbed in high quarters—I never PROVINCIAL GRAND MASTER. dreamt of seeing chicken thus so readily come home to rocst. May I very respectfull y, but most earnestly, put in PATRON : NOTICE IS H EREBY G IVEN, a plea, founded on this experience, against the too ready HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN. that a acquiescence of some good-natured Masons in an) ' proposal PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE to extend the bounds of the Craft and enlarge its borders, PRESIDENT : will bo held on irrespective of what must, it is to be feared, in many cases HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS THE PRINCE OF WALES, SATURDA V, the 25th Day of J UNE, 1SS1, be the inevitabl e consequences. I am, dear Sir and Brother, fraternally yours K.G., M.W.G.M. at One o'clock in the Afternoon punctual!}-, at the , PUBLIC HALL, REIGATE, P.M. [We publish this letter, but wc cannot say that we in the Count}' of Surrey, EIGHTY-THIRD quite agree with our worthy correspondent. In the present I when thc members of the P ROVINCIAL G RAND LODGE, progress and prosperity of Masonry, it is undoubtedl and other Brethren of the Provi n ce, are requested to y the ANNIVERSARY FESTIVAL , attend. case that it becomes " expansive," so to say.—Ed. K.M.] ROYAL PAVILION , BRIGHTON, By command of the R.W.P.G. Master. CHARLES GREENWOOD , CORRECT TERMINOLOGY. WEDNESDA Y, J UNE 29, 1SS1. Prov. G. Secretary. To the Editor ofthe " Freemason." Ci , Ne'son-square, Blackfrairs-road, Dear Sir and Brother — May 25th 1SS1. , THE MOST HON. THE , P.S.—The Banquet will take place nt 3.30 o'clock pre- As Masonic matters are gelling rather dull , and cisely, Tickets for which (price 15s.) may be had of Bvo. as I suspect, from what I know of the Masonic press, your MARQUIS OF LONDONDERRY , K.P., J OHN LF. ES, P.M., P.P.G.W., Rei gate, Surrey, or of the " copy " is not so plentiful just now as it used to be, I PROVINCIAL G RAND SECRETARV. R.W. PROV. GRAND MASTER OF DURHAM, venture to ask you to insert this letter, as on a subject The R.W.P.G. Master requests the attendance of the which, if not Masonic, has much to interest lovers and stu- in the Chair. Brethren at Divine Service at the Parish Church , at 2.15 dents of the Queen 's English. p.m. A Sermon will be Preached by the W. J3ro. the Wc sec a good deal of sli pshod writing just] now and OFFICERS OF THE BOARD OF STEWARDS. P ROVINCIAL G RAND CHAPLAIN . Brethren not to appear , in Masonic Costume at Divine Service. incorrect expressions, and, therefore, as we are all going down into the country, I think it well to inform yout PRESIDENT -. readers respectfully of " some things which a fellar ought LIEUT.-COL. SIR HENRY EDWARDS , BART., €ti fitorrrspoirticntj s. to know." For instance, different terms arc applied to dif- V. Pat. of Inst., P.G.W., Prov . G.M. ferent groups of . animals. Thus : A " covey " of par- of VVest Yorkshire. The Australian Freemason, very generously ac- tvi ges, a " nide " of pheasants, a " wisp " of snipe, a cords a word of praise to the " Cosmopolitan Calendar " "bevy " of quails, a "flight" of doves or swallows, a CTING RESIDENTS for 1SS1 and "its enterp rising publisher," but regrets that A P : " muster " of of herons a "build- this year the Australian lod ges are most unaccountabl y peacocks, a " siege " , V.W. BRO. REV. C. J. MARTYN, M.A., P.G. Chap., omitted ! We think our publisher would not lay claim ing " of rooks, a " brood" of grouse, a " plump " of wild D. Prov. G.M. Suffolk. to being very enterprising if he had omitted such an im- fowl, a " stand " of plovers, a " cast " of hawks, a • W. BRO. GEO. LAMBERT, G.S.B., P. Prov.G.W. portant section of thc Masonic body as the lodges of " watch " of ni ghtingales, a " chattering " of choughs, a Australasia ; and if our worth Herts P.M. V. Pat. of Inst. y confrere the Editor of the " (lock " of geese a " swarm of bees a " school " of ,. 19S, Australian Freemason will look again we think that feel- , " , BRO. A. J. DUFF FILER, P.G.S.B., P.M. C157, ing of doubt which seems to be present when he says " or whales, a " shoal " of herrings, a " herd " of swine, a V. Pat. of Inst. are we mistaken " will be dissi pated. Both under the head " skulk" of foxes, a "pack " of wolves, a "drove" of oxen, of " Foreign Lodges," page 102, and also incorporated in a " troop " of monkeys, a " pride " of lions, and a "sleuth" the " List of Craft Lodges'," page 07, will be found all the V ICE-P RESI DENTS : of bears. lod ges under the District Grand Lod ges of Auckland New , Yours fraternall PRISCIAN. V ICE-PATRONS AND V ICE-P RESIDENTS OF THE I N - Zealand ; New.South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, y, STITUTION. Tasmania, Victoria , Wellington, New Zealand; and West- MASONIC DIRECTORY—A QUERY. PRESENT AND PAST G RAND O FFICERS. land, New Zealand. To the Editor of the " .Freemason." . PRESENT AND PAST G RAND STEWARDS. The following stand; over until next week. Dear Sir and Brother,— PRESENT AND PAST P ROVINCIAL GRAND OFFICERS. " Freemasonry in Spain." Can you inform me where I can see a list of the Consecration of the Thames Lod ge, No. 1S95. towns of the United Kingdom which possesses a Masonic H ON . T REASURER : BOOKS, &c., RECEIVED. Hall ? There may, perhaps, be a " Masonic Directory," W. BRO. WM. ROEBUCK, G. Steward, 29, Prov. " Tlie Cause of Colour Among Races," " The Hebrew the knowledge of which would frequently prove of great G.S.W. Middlesex, &c. Leader," " Masonic Advocate," " Der Long Islaender ," service to travelling brethren. '¦' " Voice of Masonry," " New York Dispatch ," Key- I am, yours truly and fraternal l y, stone," " IJaiihutte," "Calendrier .Maconnique due Grand By permission of Col. Tester and the Ofiicers of the A TRAVELLING MASON. Regiment, the Orient de France," "Jewish Chronicle ," " The Hull BAND OF THE FIRST SUSSEX ARTILLERY Packet," "Chaine d'Union ," "Tbe Sunday 'Times," VOLUNTEERS " Th c Citizen ," " Freemason 's Repository, " " Australian will play on the Lawn throughout the afternoon. Freemason." Mririetas. Other Musical Arrangements are in progress. PROCEEDINGS OK THE GRAND COMMANDERY The Special Train for Brig hton will leave London Bridge OF KNIGHTS TEMPLAR, MASSACHUSETTS at 11.30. a.m., calling at East Croydon, 11.50 a.m., for THE FREEMASON. AND RHODE ISLAND, 1SS0. passengers b Ordinary Train. Main Line from Victoria This official document contains a good deal of informa- y SATURDAY , JUXE 18, 1SS1. at 10.55 a.m. tion interesting- to " Knig hts 'J'ernpiar " in America and — v in England. It seems that there are 54,838 " Templars " DINNER , in England, I reland, Scotland, Wales, Canada , and America. Provided by Messrs. Sayers and Marks, Bri ghton, will ©rujinal (Zovrtspontimtc. But a doubt occurs to us at the outset, whether these fi gures are final and correct. Be lhat as it may, it is a be on the table at 4 p.m. [We do not nohl ourselves responsible for, or CVLMI approving of " fact " to be noted that of these 8 good men and Particulars as to prices of dinner tickets and railway , 5-1, 3S thc opinions expressed by our correspondents , but wcwish in aspint true, America claims no less than 50,000, an army in them- arrangements may be had on application to the office. of fair play to all to permit—within certain necessary limits—free selves discussion,] * , and as they drill in America habituall y and appea r The names of brethren willing to act as Stewards may in public, neither of which things do wc in England, they must constitute a very effective bod still be received. INCREASE OK LODGES. y of men, in the prime ot life, educated and energetic, good patriots, and Support is urgentlj- needed , the number oi Stewards To the Editor of the "Freemason. " loyal citizens. There are it seems 774 commanderies, of being below the average of recent years. Dear Sir and Brother,— which America claims C21. We wish, we say it in a1! good As among those members of the Craft who !ool; feeling, that the American Templars did more for charity. The Annual Fete, Stewards' Visit, and Distribution of with some apprehension on the continued and continual In the accounts of this Grand Commandery there is not Prizes, will be held on Tuesday, 2SU1 June, under the one item for charity, and , speaking in all friendl y frank- presidency of the Most Hon. the Marquis of Londonderry. increase of lodges, I venture to report to you what an ness, we do deem , with every good feeling and sincere American cousin of mine calls an " eye-opener. Several regard for our many excellent American brethren , that FREDERICK BINCKES P.G. Std., , years since I was one of the officers of a lodge which re- here is their weak point. We trust that they will take our and Pat. of Inst., Sec. of Inst., Hon. Sec. spectfull y refused to recommend the establishment in a humble criticism in good pr.rt, remembering that it is thc privilege of Freemasons, whether of the High Grades or Office , C, Freemasons' Hall, AV.C, town and suburbs of about 70,000 inhabitants of a sixth not, to speak openly, frankly, loyally, one to another. June, 1SS1. lodge, composed of members, for the most part, who had " swarmed " from a lodge distant from the town where CONSTITUTIONS, BYE-LAWS, AND INSTALLA- PROVINCE OF LINCOLNSHIRE. they resided ; why they should have been made there, with TION CEREMONIES OF M.W. GRAND LODGE live existing lodges in thc place of their residence, it is not OF FREE AND ACCEPTED MASONS OF THE STATE OF INDIANA. The Annual Provincial for me to say. We even went further, and addressed a GRAND LODGE OF LINCOLNSHIRE We have never read an official publication of Freemasonry respectful request to the Grand Master of the province not with greater pain. It constitutes a sheer departure, open Will (D.V.) be holden at the O LD H ALL, GAINSBORO' , to recommend the formation of flu's sixth lodge, on the and avowed, from all that usage has enjoined and Masonic On MONDA Y, the 20th day of June inst., ground that the existing lod ges afforded abundant op- precedent has made sacred. In this authoritative explana- installation ceremonies AT ELEVEN O' CLOCK A .M . portunities for all to join who might he regarded as worthy tion , alike of the Constitution and , proper tu the jurisdiction , every landmark of Freemasonry of the Order ; but In vain. The warrant was granted. side. Unlike our own wise Book At Half-past Twelve the is i gnored , anil put on one I should now liK'e to quote one recent example of tlie of Constitutions, which leaves all that is " not proper to be FOUNDATION STONE result. Al the last meeting a member of one of the theatri- written " to thc lod ge and Grand Lodge, the authorities ol Of the cal companies in thc town, who had been proposed and Indiana, forgetting both their own undertakings and their CHURCH OF ST. JOHN THE DIVINE accepted as an initiate, was expected to attend for initia- very serious responsibility, boldly avow to thc world, Will be laid by thc R.W.P.G.M. and publish deliberatel y, a ceremonial , which ought only tion. After some waiting, the initiate was announced as to be delivered in lodge. Wo do not, as wc said be- present, but when the I reasurer applied for the fees, it was fore, profess to realize the object of such indiscreet publi- Thc officers of Piovincial Grand Lodge are hereby con- announced not only lhat he had come unprepared with cation. A very serious question arises on these facts. Are vened to attend, and all Master Masons are invited to them, but that he appeared to repudiate the idea of pay- those W.M.'s of Indiana lawfull y installed as W.M.'s? be present. would they be admitted amongst us into a " Board of In- ment; he had been aslced to become a member ('.), and it By Order of stalled Masters ; " would Ihey even be admitted into simi- would seem he thought he should be conferring an honour \V. Bro. WILLIAM HENRY SMYTH , R.W.P.G.M. lar American Boards ? We deep l y 1 egret to note such an on the Craft by condescending to join it. In any event, (Signed) FREDC. D. MARSDEN, "innovation ," so unwise a departure from our reasonable was P.G . Sec. the money was not forthcoming, and the gentleman ritual arrangements, and trust that the authorities will Louth, June 4th , 1SS1. not made. Now, though, with high authority to warn me, retrace their steps before it is too late. LE MONDE MACONNIQUE. ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR REPORTS OF MASONIC MEETINGS. The May number has reached us, and we mention it to BOYS. our readers. It is excessively well-edited by our worthy confrere, Bro. Adrien Grimaux. And though in the "tension " Craft J&asantg* between our brethren of "Outre Manchc " and ourselves, The Board of Stewards have issued the following pro- t'.iere is'much in it—to use a common , if vulgar, expression , gramme of general arrangements for the eighty-third anniversary Festi val to be held at Brighton on the 29th ERA LODGE (No. 1423) .—A meeting of this —we cannot " swallow," yet for those who like to note the lodge was held on the nth inst., at the Albany Hotel, wavs of Masons in other countries and in other tongues, the inst. :— , we will Stewards and their friends are invited to assemble at the Twickenham. There were present Bros. John Faulkner , " Monde Maconni que " is always interesting, and W.M.; Auguste Felix Loos, LP.M. ; Dr. James Beresford add , worth reading. We are not obliged to sympathize Royal Pavilion not later than half-past three. of thought and lt is hoped that the Stewards, and company generally, R yley, S.W. ; James W. Baldwin , P. M . Past G.M. Middx., with its theories, or applaud its " outcome " Treas. ; E. H. Thiellay, P.M. Past G.S.B. Middx., Sec ; teaching. will render every assistance in carrying out these arrange- ments, with a view to the comfort and enjoyment of all. G. Leadbeater Wingate, LD. : Charles H. Glover, Org. ; Prices of dinner tickets : Including first class return John Gilbert, P.G.T., Tyler: John Thomas Moss, (P.M., A CATALOGUE OF A VERY CHOICE COLLECTION Past G.R. Middx. ; Edward VV. Devereux, P.M. ; William OF VALUABLE BOOKS. Ellis and White, 29, railway fare—Gentlemen, 21s. ; Ladies, iSs.; double ticket (lady and gentleman) 36s. ; exclusive of railway fare— Hammond, P.M., Past G.D. Middx. ; John Fixter, Charles New Bond-street, London , XV. Downey Slater, Alfred Cracknel!, and the following visitors : Messrs. Ellis and White truly thus characterize their gentlemen , 17s. 6d. ; ladies, 15s. many volumes The special train of first-class carnages wil! leave London H. Higgins, P.M., and G. Jenkinson. catalogue, No. 47, as it certainl y contains " The lodge was opened , and the minutes of the last meet- of the greatest rarity." Its specimens from the " presses Bridge punctually at 11.30 a.m., timed to call at East interesting and Croydon, at 11.50 a.m., to take up passengers with special ing were read and confirmed. Ballot was taken for Alfred of early English typographers " arc most Cracknel), Esq., which proved unanimous in his favour, valuable " nuts " to book collectors ; the rare volumes re- railway tickets who travel by ordinary train from Victoria, of American and to reach Brighton at one o'clock. and he was duly initiated into Freemasonry. Bro. Charles lating to America deserve the attention ' Downey Slater having answered the usual questions, was " Bibliomaniacs ;" while the " early printed editions " of Visitors to the Festival can go to the Pavilion direct, or occupy themselves as they may think best, so that they will intrusted and passed to the Second Degree. This being- the the " English Boke and New Testament " are both scarce first meeting since the installation , the W.M. acquitted and remarkable in every way. There are some " scarce kindly comply with the request to assemble at the Pavilion "beauti full by half-past three. himself most creditably of his duties. Good work, assisted books relative to Scottish history," and some y by the grave ondulations of Masonic music, gives Solemnity illuminated MSS." and " Horse," some printed on vellum , The Pavilion is about half-a-milc distant from the [Rail- when he thinks of way Station. Fly, or cab-fare, one shilling. to the mystic ceremony, not easily forgotten by candidates. which make a " fellar's mouth water " There being no further business, the lodge was closed in such " treasures " within reach. It is all very well depre- The rooms reserved for the Festival comprise the Dome awful and the entire lower suite in the Royal Pavilion. due form , and the brethren adjourned to the refectory, cating a " love of books," and complaining of the " where the new host of the Albany had prepared a very nice prices " of our catalogues to-day, but literary ,-estheticism Stewards, ladies, and brethren will meet in the large ,and rooms on the ground floor. spread—each service seemed to rival each other for has its hour as well as all other aesthetic branches of life supremacy and excellence. We therefore congratulate Bro. if peop le can give insane prices for " Brie a Brae," "Black An ante-room wilf be reserved for the use of the Stewards. The bad ges will be distributed to Stewards by special John Knight for his culinary achievement, and good cellar. Oak," " Chippendale," " Dresden china ," can go mad After the removal of the cloth, the customary loyal and over a bit of old glass, or Sevres, and offer what would buy Stewards entrusted with their charge. " Rose Du Barri " Wands will be born e by special Stewards only. Masonic toasts ensued ; that of "The Provincial Grand any one a very comfortabl e annuity for Master, Colonel Sir Francis Burdett," was enthusiastically or " Bleu de Vincennes," why should we not do the fame On the arrival of the Chairman he will be received by the officers of the Board , and conducted to the room at received. After having passed a very pleasant and for books which are perfectl y matchless and most rare ? harmonious evening the brethren separated. Surely, as " Corporal Tri m " says, "there is a reason in the back of the orchestra in the Dome entering by the door all things." marked " A." Stewards and their friends will enter the banquet room— ALL SAIN TS LODGE (No. 1716) .—The regular and take their meeting of this lodge took place on Friday, the 3rd inst., the Dome—by the doors marked " B," ' Ulasomc fiotcs anti daucrics. places at the tables numbered 1 to 13. at the. Town HaU, Poplar , Bro. Leonard Potts, W.M., in The company seated , the Chairman will enter, accom- the chair, supported by Bros. W. C. Young, as S.W. ; T. MASONIC "OLD CHARGES." panied by the House Committee of the institution , the Bates, J.VV. ; J. Kemp Coleman, I.P.M.; Joh n Dennis, We are all indebted very much to Bro. the Rev. A. F. A. Officers of the Board, and the Grand Officers , for whom P.M. ; VV. G. Wilshaw, Sec. ; J. House, S.D.; T. L. P for his transcri pt of the "Wood seats will be provided at the dais table. Kennett, J.D. ; J. Grout, Org.; H. J. Day, acting as I.G. ; Woodford , M.A., .G.C , , MS." of 1610 in the "Masonic Magazine " for June, and Private d rawing rooms will be reserved for the exclusive Witherstone, Smith , Wri ght, Riddall , Pittam and other brethren. Among the visitors were Bros. Rev. R. \i. shall be still more so on his publication of the "Inigo use of ladies. ' Jones MS. in the magazine for July. I confess to being Light refreshments—tea , coffee, &c, will be served Atherton and Alfred Thompson , of No. 150, Madras. somewhat disappointed in seeing that the first mentioned throughout the evening, after the banquet , in the Pavilion Letters were read from Bro. W. Pyatt and Bro. Capt. MS. is of the ordinary kind , and really possesses no dis- rooms. Bennett, who were candidates respectively for raising and tinctive feature of any consequence. However, I am Smoking will not be permitted in the Dome. passing, expressing their regret at being unable to attend. living in hopes of a rare treat in the perusal of the "Inigo Hats and coats will be taken charge of by attendants at Bros . Riddall and Wright were then raised to the Third Jones MS." ere long, as I understand that it is one of the rooms adjacent to the entrance. Degree, after which the Rev. John Arthur Alloway and Mr. special few and has pecularities of value and importance. Visitors can exercise their option of remaining seated li. C. Knowles were initiated into the mysteries of ancient After that we shall be ready for the next. I fear we arc after the banquet , or of adjourning to the Pavilion. Freemasonry, the ceremonies of raising and initiating nearly at the end of our finds as respects versions of the By kind permission of Lieut.-Col. Tester and the officcts , being most efficientl y performed by Bro. Leonard Potts, " Old Charges," but nil desperandum must be our motto, the band of thc First Sussex Artillery Volunteers, under W.M., who also delivered the ancient charge in a masterly and we must continue our researches, though we cannot all thc direction of Band Master Dcvin , will perform a select- manner. Bro. House, S.D., gave the lecture on the tracing expect to be so fortunate in our discoveries as Bro. Wood- ion of music on the lawn, on the arrival of thc visito rs and boa rd to the initiates in a way which elicited the warm ford "or the undesi gned, throughout the afternoon. appreciation of the brethren. Bro. the Rev. R. H. Ather- W. J. HUGHAN. The special return trai n f6r London will leave Bri ghton ton officiated as Chaplain. Bro. Young, S.W., announced ROBERT SAMBER. Station punctually at S.30 p.m. (having to travel in ad- that his list for thc approaching festival of the Boys' Insti- Robert Sambcr, identified by Bro. Gould as the author of vance of the regular S.40 p.m. train), and will call at East tution amounted at present to £63 ios., and it was still open thc treatise On the " Plague," as well as of " Long Livers," Croydon to set down passengers for Victoria. for further contributions. Much satisfaction was expressed is also it seems, from Bonn 's Catalogue, the author of Visitors with tickets for the special train are earnestly at the zeal displayed on behalf of the Masonic charities by another work , viz., " Roma Ulustrata," &c, Lond., 1723. recommended to leave the Pavalion as soon after S p.m. as the officers of the lodge, the W.M., Bro. Leonard Potts, Perhaps Bro. Gould could find this work in the British possible. having served the ofiice of Steward at the recent festival Museum , and see whether any allusions to Masonry occur Visitors with special tickets may return by any t rain , of the R.M.B.I., and taken in a list amounting to 459 17s. in it. Samber may also mention the Church of the " Qua- except express, on the folloining day, on payment of one Sanction having been given to the removal of the lodge tuor Coronati." shilling extra. of instruction to the Eagle Tavern , East India-road , the MASONIC STUDENT. Dinner, which, with dessert and wines, will be provided lodge was closed in due form and adjourned . by Messrs. Sayers and Marks, Western-road, Brighton, A QUOTATION. will be on the tables at four o'clock precisely. FARRINGDON WITHOUT LODGE (No. 1 give the verification of a statement made by some Regulations as to clothing : By special command of the 1 745).—An excellent gathering of the members of this writers, and alluded to by Kioss, at p. 21, No. 235, as M.W. Pro Grand Master, no M asonic clothing or jewel lodge took place on the 30th ult., at the Viaduct Hotel, regards a remarkable patent of the Fraternity of Freema- shall be worn. Brethren : Morning dress ; Ladies : Morn- Holborn , it being the installation meeting. Among those sons in 1CS9. Even Kioss falls into clearly the error of ing dress, with or without bonnets , as may be preferred. present were Bros. T. C. Walls, P.P.G.S.B. Middx., " shcepwalkfng." The work is called "A Short Account By order, FREDERICK BINCKES, W.M.; H. J. Lardner, S.W., W.M. elect ; M . Samuel, of Scotland—Lond., 1702." H is, says my informant , in Hon. Sec. Board of Stewards. I.W. : Ramsey, P.AL , Treas. ; W. H. Jackson, jun. . the British Museum , and at page 105 occur these words The annual fete, distribution of prizes, and visit of Fes- P.M., Sec ; Pol ler, S.D. ; Strugnell, J.D. ; XV.Williams , which follow the true explanation of previous erroneous tival Stewards and their friends, will be held at the Insti- I.G. ; Hart, Hon. Org. ; Simpson , D.C. ; Wildash, statements and references — tution on Tuesday, the 28th inst., under the presidency of A.D.C ; J. Terry, P.P.G.W. Herts, &c. ; and Clark, "'A Short Account of Scotland ,' &c, Lond., 1702, p. the Most Hon. the Marquis of Londonderry, K.P. Tickets G.P. England. " 'I he visitors were Bros. D. Clark, W.M. 103.—Dundee—' Here we were handsomely treated at the and particulars will be sent in due course. 1C32; XV. H. Paddle, W.M. 1S5 1 ; Butt, P.M. 907 ; Bald- charges of the Corporation , who complemented us with win , P.M. 1423, P .P.G.P. Middx.; ]. Stevens, P.M. Burgess-ships, and gave us Instruments in these words : 142G ; T. XV. Adams, P.M. 1623 ; J. Larkin , 3; W. Collier, — Apud Dundee 17 die mcnsis Augusti , A.D. 1OS9, Jacobo 3; P. J. Jackson , LG. 49; R. Jennings, 907 ; Dennis, Fletcher proposito, Thomic Mundie Gildiu Decano, and Hcfo Souti) SEaUs. 907 ; T. Anstey, 115S; Edmonds, 1597 ; Arnold, 1491 ; Jacobo Bowar Thesaurario. Quo die—N—debite & legi- Berry, 1C13; J. King, 1C23 ; Roberts, 1G23 ; J. Wildash, time crcatus &; admissus est Liber Burgcnsis & frater 16C2 ; and E. Moore, 1671. Gild;e dicti Burgi , cum omnibus & singulis privilegiis, SYDNEY.—Australian Lodge of Harmony (No. The minutes of the previous meeting having been read liberatatibus &. immunitatibus ad dictum Burgum 55O).—An emergency meeting of this lodge was held on the and confirmed , Bros. Young and Longley were raised. sjiectantibus. • Qui prostitit juiamen tum Burgale more 2nd of March to pass brethren. Proceedings were com- The ballot was then taken upon behalt ol two gentlemen solito. ' Kxtracum per me—J A. WEDDF.nuRNE." menced at six o'clock prompt, Bro. Walker, W.M., being for initiation , and it proving to be unanimous, the one who MASONIC STUDENT. well supported by his ofiicers and members. Two brethren was in attendance was duly admitted into Craft mysteries. were passed. A proposition , made at tbe previous meeting, The report of the Audit Committee having been received THE NUMBER SEVEN. for a ioining member, was withdrawn for the present, and and adopted , the ceremony of inducting Bro. Lardner into In one of Dumas' works, I find this curious note concern- the lodge of emergency was thereupon closed. the chair of K.S. was performed by thc W.M ., who ap- ing the city of Avignon in France. Seven Popes reigned A regular meeting was held on the gth of M?rch , the pointed Bros. J. W. Baldwin as S.W. ; J. Terry as J.W.; there during seven tens of years ; having seven hospital s, W.M. taking thc chair , and the attendanceof brethren was Clark as D.C. ; and J. Stevens as I.G., to assist him in the seven relig ious brotherhoods of penitent s, seven monasteries, fair. The minutes of three preceding meetings were read work . The officers appointed and invested were Bros. seven convents, seven parishes, and seven cemeteries ! and confirmed. W. Bro. Bullard then took Ihe chair, and Strugnel l , S.W.; W. Williams, J.W. ; Ramsey, Treas.; ANTIQUARIAN. raised a brother to the Second Degree. The chair was XV. II. Jackson , jun., Sec. ; T. C. Walls, I.P.M. ; Good- afterwards taken by W. Bro. Curtis, who conferred the enough, S.D. ; T. Simpson , J.D. ; Horace B. Marshall, A SCRAP. Degree upon another brother. The W.M. having taken V.P. of the Masonic Institutions , I.G. ; Hart, Org. ; In an odd issue of a Masonic journal of the last generation the chair, the newly-raised brethren were then invested. Richards , D.C. ; and Parkinson , Tyler. Communications is this scrap. Can any one explain it? The further portion of the ceremony was conducted by the apologising for non-attendance from Bros. Sir Joh n " What is this, Brother Arthur :' " W.M., assisted by XV. Bro. Bullard , the tracing board Monckton , II. C. Levander, J. C. Dwarber, .and others " A shell irom the sounding waves." being explained by the S.W. An appeal was made by a were read. " It seems worn." P.M. of Tranquility Lodge on behalf of the wife of a bro- 'The lod ge was then closed, and the brethren adjourned " It is. It is the virtue of a true Mason tried , worn and ther who has, unfortunatel y, lost his reason , for whose relief to banquet. Upon the removal of the cloth , the customary approved. li ve pounds were voted. The Secretary reported the dis- Royal and Craft toasts were duly proposed and honoured. " lt has the flavor of saltness." tressing case of a former member of the lodge, he having W. Bro. Clark responded upon behalf of " Th e " Yes, and if the salt have lost his savor, it is fit for met with a painful accident, which had laid him up for the Grand Officers. " " The Health of thc W.M." having nothing but to be cast out and trodden under the foot of past six months and reduced him to poverty. Two guineas been given by (he LP.M ., Bro. Lardner, in re- men." ' were at once voted , and it was resolved to recommend a sponse, expressed his acknowled gment to the brethren , " It seems to havc five ridges upon its convex side." petition to thc Committee of Benevolence, E.C., on his not onl y for the great honour they had conferred " It has. And they call to us the five emblematic graces behalf. Letters enclosing moneys for dues were acknow- upon him in electing him as W.M., but for the uniform of a Mason ' s courage : Humility, Honor, Truthfulness, led ged, and a circular fro m the Zetland Lodge, O05, E.C, kindness they had bestowed upon him during his connec- Piety, Fidelity." was read in re the proposed soiree and ball to take place tion with the lodge. In conclusion he said that he had " Cannot you weave this lesson more closely ?" under the direction of the lod ge on the 31st March. A Past given Masonry bis best attention in the past, and with the "The five ridges recall the five ancient covenants: Maste r of a lodge under English Constitution in Victoria blessings of health be should endeavour to continue that Secrecy, Charity, Fidelity, Piety, Sympathy,"—Masonic was proposed as a joining member, and the lodge was then course. "The Health of the Initiate " followed. This Review, closed, toast having been warml y drunk, the pledge of " The LP.M. and Installing Officer " came next in order. At the G. H. Ladyman, 943 ; J. H. Brockbank, 93; J. J. Hos- Peake, W.M. 667; J. C Robinson, P.M. 249 ; W. conclusion of his speech the W.M. presented the LP.M. kin and C J. Campling, 1500 ; J. Batch, 1273 ; P. C. Parker, 1325 ; H. Coulson , W.M. 1505 ; A. Wool rich , with a very handsome Past Master's jewel. Bro. Walls Atkinson , P.M., P.P.G.O. West Yorks, 1648 ; and others. P.M. 1356 , Treas. 1609 ; D. Lloyd , S.W. C67; J. R. having duly acknowled ged the compliment, "The Health The minutes of the previous meeting were then read Bottomley, P.M. ,675 ; J. Ballard, 1C09; A. D. Hes- of the Visitors " followed. In giving this toast the W.M. and confirmed , when the ballot was taken for and declared keth , W.M. 11S2 ; C. Arden , VV.M. 1356 ; T. Birch , took occasion to congratulate the lodge upon being honoured unanimously in favour of Mr. Arthur King. The W.M. I.P.M. 1094; R. Reader, I.P.M. 292 ; J. B. MacKenzie, ' that evening by the presence of so; many worthy and dis- then , in an excellent manner, performed the ceremony of I.P.M. 1609 ; J. Bebington, 673; J. Brotherton, 241; and tinguished visitors. He hoped that their visit had been in initiating Mr. King into the mysteries and privileges of H. Jones, S.W. 1675. Bro. A. C. Wylie, P.G.S., W.M . of every way agreeable to them. This toast having been ancient Freemasonry. The W.M. then raised Bro. Herbert the Neptune, before resigning his office, installed Bro. enthusiastically drunk, Bros. D. Clark, J. Stevens, J. W. Wade to tbe Degree of a M.M. T. H. Arden as his successor in the chair, and the officers Baldwin , and others, responded, in speeches of a very The lod ge was then closed, and thc brethren adjourned invested were Bros. A. C. Wylie, I.P.M.; A. Cotter, complimentary nature. "The Health of thc Past to an admirable supper, provided by Bro. E. Wilkin , the P.M., M.C. ; C. Fothergill, S.W. ; J. S. Warden, J.W.; Masters " came next in order, and was coupled with thc Steward of the club. Upon the removal of the cloth the Peter B. Gee, P.M., Treasurer (re-elected); George ° name of Bro. W. H. Jackson, the first Master of the lodge, usual loyal , Masonic, and complimentary toasts were pro- Crute, Secretary ; J. Tickle, S.D. ; J. Ashworth, J.6 ; who made a modest speech in reply. "The Masonic posed and cordially responded to. A suggestion was J. H. Linaker, LG. ; H. Ravenscroft, S.S. ; John Shaw, Chanties gave XV. Bro. James l erry an opportunity of thrown out, which was eagerly adopted, of having a sum- S.; G. B. Dillon , S.; John Davies, S.; A. B. Ewart, advocating the respective claims of those noble Institutions mer outing by the brethren of this and the Perseverance Organist; and Peter Ball, Tyler (re-elected). in a mannerthat provokedthe most heartyand sympathetic Lodge, or of any brethren of other lodges who might wish At the conclusion of the business of the lodge the bre- expressions of approval from his interested and numerous to join them, and Bros. Geo. Kersey, W.M. ; Harold thren adjourned to the banqueting-room, where dinner auditory. "The Ofiicers " was responded to by Bros. Youngman, P.M., Secretary ; Jas. Offord, P.M. of the was served under the presidency of Bro. T. H. Arden, Strugnell, Williams, Goodenough , and Simpson. The Perseverance Lodge, and Geo. Green, W.M., and George VV.M., and during the evening the usual loyal and Masonic proceedings throughout were most enjoyable, and great Baxter, Secretary, of this lod ge, were appointed as a Com- toasts were given and responded to. During the evenino- thanks were due to Bros. Roberts, Hart, Potter, and others, mittee to discuss the best means of carrying out the same. the W.M. presented Bro. A. C. Wylie, I.P.M., with a hand- for their instrumental and vocal selections. Some very excellent singing was given during the evening some Past Master 's jewel, on his retirement from the chair, by Bros. T. C. Atkinson , J. H. Brockbank , James J. and the gift was suitably acknowledged. Bro. Burgess, P.M., DUKE OF CORNWALL LODGE (No. 1S39) . Olford, A. J. Berry, and E. Wilkin. was also presented with an illuminated address, on This lodge held an emergency meeting at Freemasons' the occasion of his leaving England for Australia. Hall, on the 4th inst., when there were oresent Bros. T. C. PLUMSTEAD.—Pattison Lodge (No. 913) .— NORWICH.—Wal Corpe, W.M.j J. W. Brooke, I.P.M. and Hon. Sec ; Dr. The usual monthly meeting of this lod ge took place on pole Lodge (No. 1500) .—The W. G. Bott, S.W. and W.M. elect ; G. F. Smith, jun., Thursday, thc 2nd inst., at the Lord Raglan Tavern, installation meetingof this successful and prosperous lodge J.W. ; Dr. J. C. Wilkins, J.D.j A. H. Jakins, H. Catter- Maxey-road, under the presidency of the LP.M., Bro. was held at No. 23, St. Giles-street, on Thursday, the 2nd mole, H. S. Trego, F. Gent, J. Da Silva, j. R. H. Miller, VV. \i. Lloyd , the W.M., Bro. Jas. Chapman, being unable inst., when a large number of brethren and visitors and A. T. Baschinski. Visitor : Bro. loseph Da Silva , to attend. Among the other brethren present were Bros. assembled to do honour to thc occasion. Amongst those present were Bros. A. Bullard ' S.W. 205. C. Ellis Fermor, "P.M.; W. Tonge, P.M., P.P.G.J.W. , retiring VV.M. ; Daniel After the lodge had been duly opened , and the summons Kent; J. McDougall, P.M. ; T. XV. Vincent, P.M.; H.G. Mannings, I.P.M., P.G.S.B. ; John Harper, S.W. (VV.M. elect) ; G. B. convening the meeting read, Bros. H. S. Trego, F. Gent, Butler, "P.M. ; T. D. Hayes, P.M. ; R. J. Cook, S.W. ; H. Jay, J.VV. ; Samuel J. Carman , S.D.; Chas. and Jonah Da Silva were raised to the Sublime Degree of Mason , J.W. ; E. Denton , P.P.G.P. Kent, Sec. ; C. Coup- Barnes, J.D. ; Thos. Lord, P.M., P.P.G. S. of W., D.C; Georg e Brittain M.M., and Bros. J. R. II. Miller and A. T. Baschinski land, PlP .G.J.D. Kent, Treas.; H. Pryce, J.D.; VV. , P.M., P.P.G.O., Organist; M. J. Bailey, were passed to the Degree of F.C. A ballot was then Reece, I.G. ; H. Mabbelt, Org. ; N. Brown , W.'M. 13; E. LG. ; Charles Payne and C. E. Stevens, Stewards ; E. Hoilid 'T taken for the following gentlemen as initiates : Mr. Edward Philli ps, 13; and C. Joll y, I.G. 1472 , &c. (Freemason). ge, yler; R. H. Gissing, Secretary ; Thomas Isley, P.M., James Hodge, proposed by Bro. J. XV. Brooke, P.M., and The only business before the lodge was the election of P.G.D.C; Thomas G. Mackley, P.M., P.P. A.G.D.C ; VV. IL Cox seconded by Bro. J. XV. Dewsnap, Treasurer, and Mr. W.M., Treasurer, and l yler for the ensuing year, and , P.M., P.P.G.D.C. ; F. B. Ouinton , P.M. 1 00 ' Augustus Sidney Passinore, proposed by Bro. J. W. Bro. Cook, S.W., was unanimousl y elected W.M., Bro. 213, 5 , and 1S0S, P.P.G.D. of C, P.G.R?; Robt. Brooke, P.M., and seconded by Bro. Dr. W. G. Bbtt , Coupland , Treasurer, and Bro. Mabbett, Tyler, for these Thorns, P.M. 93, 213, and 1500 , P.P.G.D.C; H. G. W.M. elect, which was unanimous in their favour, but the offices. In recognition of thc valuable services of Bro. Chalker, Jesse Weyer, P.G. Steward ; C. H. Bacon , Fred. candidates being unavoidably absent their initiation was Lloyd, who, in the unavoidable absence of the W.M., had Wri ght , fi. Howard , VV. VV. Warner, D. G. F. Gaul, J. R. deferred till next month. Ihe lodge was then closed. The carried out the duties of W.M. during the year, it was Wellington, Charles Daniels, Edward Ellis, F. H. H. Cooper, A. K. Mann , G. Smith brethren on this occasion separated immediatel y the work- unanimousl y resolved , on thc proposition of .Bro. Fermor, J. , John Cox, B. G. ing was over, owing to the unexpected death on the 5th ult. P.M., and seconded by l,ro. C Jolly, that a vote of thanks Woodhouse, XV. R. Tidnam, J. J. Hosken, J. Hoborough , of the first initiate in the lodge, Bro. Capt. William Fursc, should be recorded on the minutes 01 the lod ge, and Snelling, and others. Amongst the visitors were included Bros. Hugh Fox W.M.; II. Thouless the announcement of whose decea-.e was received with tendered to him , and also that the SJIU of five guineas be , , P.M., P.P.G.S.D. ; sincere feelings of sorrow, and to mark their sense of his tendered him to'qualif y him as a life subscriber of one of James Dunsford, P.M. 93 and 213, P.P.G.P. ; II. J. Brock- loss the brethren appeared in mourning, by desire of the bank, 93; George Kersey, W.M. ; P. C R. King, J.D. thc Charities. Bro. Lloyd , in returning thanks, said that " W.M. and W.M. elect. he intended to stand Steward at the forthcoming festival for 213; George Green, W.M. ; B. L. Nockall, P.M , P.P. the Benevolent Institution. They had had repeatedly G.P. ; R. A. Madge, Org. S07 ; R. E. Thorns, W.M. ; LANCASTER.—Lodge of Fortitude (No. 2S1). Stewards from their lodge for thc Boys and Girls, and R. J. Mills , Ii. Pepper, 943 ; G. T. Plumbly, W.M. ; G.W. —The monthly meeting of this lodge was held in the that year lie intended to go in for the old men and women. Rogers, J.VV . 1S0S ; and John William Browne,J.D. (Free- Masonic Rooms, Athenaeum, on the Sth inst., Bro. John With the five guineas they had so generously given him mason). , The lod Atkinson, W.M., presiding. The lodge having been the annual grant of ten guineas from the lodge, ten ge was opened at 5.30 p.m., and the minutes of opened in due form, the minutes of previous meeting guineas he meant to put in himself , and the valuable assist- the previous meeting were read and confirmed. The ceremony of installing were read and confirmed , and Bro. J. J. Simpson was duly ance he expected to get from the brethren of the lod ge, he Bro. John Harper as VV.M. of this passed to the Degree 01 b ellow Craft by the W.M., the hoped to have a very fair sum to present to Bro. Terry on lodge then commenced , which was very admirably per- working tools being given by the S.VV., Bro. Pilkington. behal f of the Pattison Lodge. Bro. Hayes said he should formed by Bro. A. Bullard , the retiring W.M. Bro. The lodge was then closed down to the Fi rst Degree, when subscribe five guineas, and a good sum was promised Bro. Harper having been dul y placed in the chair of K.S., pro- it was resolved to hold the festival of St. John the Baptist Lloyd in the lodge for his list. The lod ge was then closed, ceeded at once to appoint his officers as follows : Bros. A. Bullard on the 22nd inst., at the house of Bro. W. Longmire, and after the brethren had partaken of nn excellent dinner, , I.P.M.; George B. Jay, S.W.; S. J. Carman, J.W. ; George Brittain , Treas. and Org. ; R. H. King's Arms Hotel, Morecambe. The usual proclama- supplied by Bro. Moulder, tiie usual loyal and .Masonic " tions were made, and the lod ge was closed. toasts were honoured , and thc rest of the evening spent in Gissing, Sec ; W . J. Bailey, S.D. ; C Ii. Stevens, J.D. ; social converse and harmony. I hos. Lord , D. ofC. ; J. J. Hosken, I.G.j Jesse Weyer, LIVERPOOL.—St. 's Lod C. VV. Bacon , and W. W. Warner, Stewards; and E. John ge (No. 673). — 'T Tuesday, the inst., was election day NORWICH.—Sincerity Lodge —The Hoilidge, yler, the 'Treasurer and the 'Tyler having 7th in connection with (No. 943). been first dul St 's and as a consequence there was a numerous y elected by the lodge. During the evening John , usual monthly meeting of this lodge was held at the Bro . II. G. Barwell atttendance at the meeting, which took lace at the Masonic Club No. St. Giles-street , the P.G. Secretary, entered the lodge, p Masonic , 23, , on Tuesday, the and was received in a becoming manner. Hall , Hope-street. The chair was occupied b under the gavel of its VV.M., The newly- y Bro. Lewis 24th ult., Bro. R. E. installed W.M. then performed the ceremony Herman, VV.M., and he was assisted by Bros. W. Bracken- Thorns. Thc following officers constituted thc lod ge: of passing Bro. John Cox to the F.C. Degree. "Hearty good wishes bury, I.P.M. ; Councillor Joseph Ball, S.W. ; C. Marsh , Bros. T. W. Muskett, I.P.M. ; II. C. Riches, P.M., P'.P. " J.VV. ; D. Jackson P.M., Treas. ; W. T. having been given by the visiting; brethren, the lodge was , May, P.M., G.S. of W., acting S.VV. ; G. XV. G. Barnard, J.VV. ; closed in due form. Sec ; H. Marshall S.D.; F. Callow, P.P Rout. Gunn P.M. P.G. , J. .G.T., M.C; , 93, lyler, Sec ; li. Baldwin , 'The brethren then adjourned to the G. Godfrey, I.G. ; S. Halse, S.; and W. II. Ball P.M. , S.D. ; A. Mills ; VV. II. Moss banqueting room , Tyler. 40, 340 J. , J.D. , where a most recherche banquet had been There was a good attendance of visitors including Bros. I.C ; G. Brittain P.M. P.P.G.O., prepared, and , , 213, 1500 , Org. ; and upon the removal of the cloth the W.M. G. Temple, 1264 ; T. O. Dutton , J.W. 11S2 ; ' Morse Tyler. Among the brethren were included gave the usual J. Keet, S.W. Joshua , loyal toasts which were dul (who by the way, was elected W.M. of his lod Bros. Captain G. Clements T. Ballord , y acknowled ged. Bro. A. '356 ge on , G. May, , P.M. Bullard in proposing the following evening); J. Frank, 1502 ; R. M. Kay, S07, ; IL A. Pepper, Frank Thorns Francis the toast of "The Newly-installed 943 , J. , and VV.M., " observed that it was one which W.M. 1 39S ; A. D. Hesketh , W.M. 11S2 ; O. Rea others. Among the visitors were Bros. B. Bridgman was always well J. , J. , received in llv s lodge, lie (Bro. Bullard) had that Sec , 1182; j. 15. MacKenzie, P.M. Skeaf P.M. Robert Thorns P.M. 1 00 evening 1609 ; J. , 93; , 213, 5 , P.P.G.D.C; installed Bro. Harper into the chair of K.S., P.G.O. ; J. P. Bryan , S.W. 1035; and others. Amongst G. Green , VV.M.; and Henry Kosling, S.D. and it had S07. given him great pleasure to do so; he had the members of the St. John's Lod ge we noticed Bros. W. The lodge being opened , the minutes of the no doubt that if previous Bro. Harper continued as he had commenced Miller, D. Parry, J. P. Marshall, C. Cockburn T. meeting were read and confirmed , and the W.M. then , not onl y , , in would it reflect credit upon him as their Williams, C. Robinson, G. Bennett, W. G. Rose, L. a most impressive manner, performed the ceremony newly-installed of Master, but would contribute in a large Harbow, J. Morga n , J. Sampson, G. Middleton , II. VVest- passing Bro. J. Francis to the Second Degree. There beintr degree to the success of the lodge, lie, Bro. Bullard hall, E. 'loms, J. Noble, J. B. Parker, T. A. Lake, R. no other business, the lodge was in due form closed , felt sure of its , Master having a successful year of office , and bade the Butterworlh, R. Innes, H. Hanley, and G. H . Bernford . " Hearty good wishes " from the visiting brethren hav- brethren to give Bro. Harper a hearty welcome in his new After the ceremony of initiation had been most impressivel y ing been previously given. performed by the W.M., ably assisted by his officers The brethren then adjourned to supper and proud position. 'Turning to thc W.M., Bro. Bullard , the , and , upon thc said : " W.M., I congratulate you and sincerel brethren proceeded to the election of Wo rshi ful .Master. removal of the cloth , the usual loyal Masonic, y wish you a p , and compli- successful year of office. " 'The VV.M., who was received As the result of the ballot mentary toasts were given and dul acknowled , it was announced y ged. A very with much enthusiasm , in response said he had lo thank that Bro. Councillor Joseph Ball had been unanimousl leasant evening was passed. y p Bro. Bullard for the kind remarks and wishes which had chosen to fill the highest position which it is in the power been made concerning him, and he personall of M asons to confer, and he returned thanks in a y few LIVERPOOL.—Neptune Lodge (No. 1264) .— thanked him for the efficient manner in which graceful words for the honourwhich had thus been conferred The annual installation meeting of the members of the the ceremony of installation had been upon him. conducted. " Old Neptune," largely composed of brethren who are Allow mc brethren , he added, to thank Bro. D. you cordially and Jackson, P.M., was unanimousl y re-elected sons of " Father Neptune," took place on Whit Monday, sincerel for the toast which has been Treasurer y proposed and received , and after the transaction of some further the Oth inst., at the Masonic Hall, and notwithstanding the so heartil y; my feelings to-night are such business the brethren , I cannot find adjourned to the grand banqueting " thousand-and-one " holiday attractions outside in the words sufficient to express them, but I will do all I room for refreshments. can to shape of galas and country excursions, Masonry held the further the interests of Freemasonry at large chief place of power with the large gathering who attended. and the welfare of thc Wal pole Lod NORWICH. ge in particular. —Cabbell Lodge (No .b'07). —A most The attendance was not only good in respect to numbers, Before sitting down the Worshi pful Master agreeable meeting said of this lod ge was held at the Masonic but was also thoroughly representative and influential , and he had a pleasing duty to perform, which was Club to , No. 23, St. Giles-street, Norwich , on Thursday, the the spirit which marked the whol e of the afternoon 's plea- propose the toast of " 'The Health of the Installing Master 2G1I1 ult., when there was a cap ital muster of brethren and sant proceedings were exceedingly cordial. Bro. A. C or I.P.M., Bro . A. Bullard. " He observed that Bro. visitors The led ge was opened at about 7.30 p.m. by the VVy lie , P.G.S., W.M. of the lodge, opened the proceed- Bullard had conducted the proceedings of the lodge in a W.M., Bro. George Green , assisted by his officers as fol- ing.':, supported hy Bros. John Pemberton, P.M., P.G.S. most excellent manner, thereby gaining the love of every lows: Bros. S. N. Berry, I.P.M., P.G.S. of W.; Jas. ]. of W.; A. Cotter, P.M. ; J. Korn , P.M.; [. Healing, visitor and brethren of the lod ge, as well the Hunt esteem of the , S.W. ; II. A. W. Reeves, |.W. ; Geo. Baxter, P.M.; T. II. Arden , S.W. ; C Fotherg ill , J.W. ; P. il. whole province of Norfolk generally. 'The P.M., P VV.M. then .P.G.D.C, Secretary ; 11. Rosling, S.D.; |. W. Gee, P.M ., Treasurer ; J. S. Warden , Secretary ; G. proceeded to present Bro. Bullard with a very Browne (Freemason) ' handsome , J.D. ; Thomas Campling, P.M., Crute, S.D. ; J. Tickle, J. l).; II. Williams , P.P.A.D.C, P.M. jewel, which had been subscribed for b P.P.G.S.B., ' " y the members D. of G.; Robt. A. Madge, Organist; E. M.C; |. VV. Burgess, P.M., P.P.G.P. ; II. R. Ravens- of the lod ge, and with an illuminated address in a beautiful Wilkin , acting LG. ; Chas. Payne and W. N. Cooper , rroft , S.; A. B. Ewart, Orr. ; and P. Ball , 'Tyler. g ilt frame, at the same time observing that Ihe hope of the Stewards; and Win. Murrell , Tyler. Amongst the bre- Amongst the members were Bros. K. Edwards, G. W, lod ge, as expressed through him , w.isthat Bro. Bullard might thren in attendance were Bros . A. [. Ueriy/' P.M. P P Dillon , W. Fish, J. II. Linaker, W. Davie.-, J. Davies, have health to wea r that jewel for many years to come . G.P. ; Benj. " Xoeknll , P.M., P. P.G . P.; Ch.,,. Holborn , J. Shaw , J. Schroder, XV.'Tins. -- . T. L. Tyrer, and others . 'The illuminated address, which had been Th..; most artisticall y H. Wade, K. Al. Scales, . Reeves, II. W . Bateman , Ihe visitors present included Bros. II. S. Al pass, P.G. executed by Bro. Harper, was as follows : " Presented to J. Holt, and others. The visitors included Bros. li. Bald- Secretary ; J. Griffiths , 10S6 ; J. Chadwick, P.M. 405 ; Bro. Archie Bullard , P. M., with a Past Master's jewel, by win, P.M. ) ; George 40 340, 943 Kersey, W.M. j James J. Corletf , 1325 ; ). Barley, 667; T, Shaw, P.M. $21,; the officers and brethren of the Wal pole Lodge, in recog- Oftord , P.M.; Worncrsley and Jno. Saml. Griffin , 213; J. T. Callow, P.P.G.T. ; E. George, J.W. 1356; T. nition of his services as W.M. duringthepastyear." Here followed the names of the members of the lodge. The GREAT ST ANMORE.-Sub-Urban Lodge (No. iSS, expressing his great regret that he was unable to be inscri ption on the back of the jewel, which was a very 1702).—What a delightful coincidence it is when duty is a present at the dinner. handsome one, was as follows : " Presented to Bro. pleasure. How pleasant for the members of the Sub-Urban Archie Bullard, P.M., by the officers and brethren of the Lodge to have to perform their Masonic duties in the GREAT CITY LODGE (No. 1426) .—A meeting in token of their respect and Walpole Lodge, No. 1500, month of June at such a lovely spot as Great Stanmore. of this lodge was held at Masons' Hall Tavern, E.C on during , esteem, and in recognition of his services as W.M. Thc lodge, we believe, is a small one ; not so the gathering Thursday, the th inst., Bro. VV. H. Paddle, W.M. of the " Bro. A. Bullard 9 the past twelve months. June 1SS1. , of brethren. The brethre n of the lodge are hospitable ; Ewell Lodge, 1S5 1, as W.M., supported by Bros. King, the brethren for their in response to the toast, thanked the Abercorn Arms is a model of a country hotel—thanks S.W.; Dunkley, J.W.; Youens, S.D. ; H. H. Room, J.D. ; and stated that he should kind expressions and gifts, to the good management of Bro. Veal, the host, it is Sibley, I.G. ; Saul, P.M. Preceptor; Goodenough Sec ; lea- , always wear the jewel with an immense amount of p replete with comfort ; it is surrounded with picturesque and a large number of brethren. The ceremonies of the " happy days he had spent sure, remembering the vei y many scenery, has a beautiful garden gay with flowers and First, Second, and Third Degrees were impressively rendered their VV.M. for the past amongst them , not only as year, green with trees and grass. Under such circumstances it by the VV.M. After the lod ge had closed a meeting of the li ht of Masonry in this but from the day he first saw the g is very pleasant to receive a cordial invitation from a Benevolent Association took place (which has been formed Bro. Bullard resumed his seat amidst his mother lodge. member of the lodge, and few brethren worried and in connexion with the lodge of instruction), and the first other important toasts were pro- great applause. Several wearied with the toil and turmoil of the great City would ballot was disposed of. The association has fifty ten-guinea posed and responded to, and were interspersed with some find it possible, if they could by any means spare the time shares taken up, so that in about four years the Charities Bros. T. C. Atkinson H. excellent singing rendered by , for the outing, to resist so tempting an offer. What will thereby be benefited to the extent of five hundred Thouless, J. Id. Brockbank , E. Wilkin , and others, and though thc directions about trains given on the summons guineas. the brethren separated, having enjoyed a most pleasant for Friday, the ioth inst., were a little obscure, and we, in evening. consequence, attempted to " change at Finsbury Park," PLUMSTEAD.—United Military Lodge (No. and risked our valuable neck in recovering our seat, after 1536). —The usual monthly meeting of the above lodge leaving a train that went straight to Edgware ; what iftojial &rcfj. was held at the Lord Raglan , Maxey-road, on Friday, the though upon arriving in due course at the latter station, gth inst., Bro. W. Weston, P.M., P.G.S.B. Kent, in the we found that, through some unintentional mishap, the ST. DUNSTAN'S CHAPTER (No. 1589).— chair, the esteemed LP.M. and VV.M., pro tem., Bro. H. statement on the summons that " conveyances will meet This chapter met for the dispatch of business on the 26th Shaw, being unable to attend, through illness. Among the trains at Edgware and convey to Abercorn Arms," ult., when there were present Comps. J. H. Dodson, those present, besides Bro. Weston , were Bros. H. Picken, proved a delusion and a snare ; the day was fine, and the M.E.Z. ; T. C. Walls, P.G.D.C. Middlesex, H. ; W. P.M. ; XV. Welding, S.W. ; W. Holleyman, J.W.; G. country was beautiful, the road was good, as well as the Lake, P.P.G.R. Cornwall, J.; H. Dalwood, I.P.Z. ; Kennedy, S.D. ; A. Saunders, J.D.; XV. Mould, I.G.; company we fell in with, and we enjoyed our four miles' Turner, S.N.; A. Tisley, S.E. ; Farrington, jun., Org. ; J. Purnell , W.S.; B. D. Porterlield , 17S9 ; 'T. Smith, walk thoroughly. But the Editor reminds me that he has F. Clemow, 2nd Asst. ; and Gilbert, Janitor. The minutes 1210; T. Hill , 1210 ; C. H. Bishop, 615; G. Scott, 224 ; no space to spare for the beauties of nature, &c, and that of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , R. Rish , 1010; and C Jolly, 913 (Freemason). I must stick to business. Well, it is business to note as Bro. Harding, Isaac Newton Lodge, was balloted for, and The lodge having been opened, Bro. Porterlield was evidence W the respect entertained for the VV. Master's subsequently duly inducted into the Royal Arch Degree. A passed to the Second Degree, that being Ihe only cere- outgoing and incoming—for it was an installation meeting notice of motion having been given by Comp. Turner— mony before the lod ge. The election of W.M. for the —that there were no less than twenty W.M.'s and P.M.'s " That the nights of meeting be changed "—the chapter ensuing year then took place, and Bro. Welding, S.W., in the lodge room at one time: pretty well for was duly closed, and the companions adjourned to the was elected , and returned thanks. Bro. J. VV. Gee was so small a lodge as the Sub-Urban. Among the visitors banquet. then elected from among a list of nominations for the post present were Bros. P. Dickenson, 1290 ; T. Vincent, 1S61 ; Upon the removal of the cloth, the customary prelimi- of 'Treasurer; Bro. Lackland was elected 'Tyler. F A. S. Ecksten, U9G; R. Gilford , 7S0; W. J. Fosky, 19; nary toasts were duly proposed and honoured. Comp. The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned H. A. Dubois, 142; A. G. Buck, 453; J.J. Bell, 1170; Dalwood gave in fluent terms "The Health of the M.E.Z." to refreshment. We have had the pleasure of sitting under H. T. Bailey, 1719; E. C. Garnham, 27; F. Turner, 534; Comp. Dodson having replied, then proposed "The Exal- Bro. Weston upon many occasions, but never have we heard R. Larchin, 154 1 ; C. C. Lockitt, 1426 ; H. J. Dutton, tee." In the course of his remarks, he congratulated the him in better form than upon this occasion. His allusions 170G ; H. 1 hompson, 177; P. Balme, 1S04; W. S. Whitaker, chapter upon the advent among them of a member so dis- to the illness of Bro. Shaw, and to the admirable manner in 1572 ; George Kenning, 1G57, &c; Nelson Reed, 1572; tinguished in the scholastic world as Comp. Harding, who, which that worth y brother had for thc last six months car- J. C. VV. Raff , 95 ; M.Tlubbard, 22 ; E. C. Barrett Kidder, he hoped, would never regret the step he had taken that ried out the duties of VV.M., in the unavoidable absence of 12; H. C. Levander, Grand Deacon ; W. C. Maddever, evening. In concluding his remarks, he (the M.E.Z\) Bro. Deeves, who had- lo leave England for the Transvaal 504, &c; and E. C. Massey, 1297 (Freemason). trusted that in the course of time their exaltee would fill at a week's notice, were admirable. His genial manner 'I he business of the lodge included three initiations, thc the distinguished position of First Princi pal in the chapter. when referring to both Bros. Deeves and Spinks, P.M. initiates being Mr. John Alartin Draper, Mr. Nicholas Law- The toast having been warmly drank, Comp. Harding made (both in South Africa), and to the strong hope he had that, tence Tindell, and Mr. William John Child Rea, besides the a very modest speech in response. He said that he was under the rule of Bro. Welding, the lodge would be worthy formal business of confirming the proceedings of the pre- exceedingly gratified in having received the Degree in No. of its prestige, was warmly received by the brethren , and vious meeting and the adoption of the report of the Audit 1589, a chapter so well known in the district, and one which left a good impression on all. He eloquentl y alluded to the Committee. The installation ceremony was very ably per- possessed a number of highly distinguished Masons. From Freemason , and wished our representative and it many formed by Bro. Tickle, the respected Treasurer of the lodge, what he had seen that evening, he felt confident that Royal long years of prosperity ; and then, in glowing lauguage, and the addresses at its conclusion were delivered—that to Arch Masonry was a most beautifu l Degree; and he hoped dwelt upon the fact that the lodge had not foi gotten the the W.M. by Bro. Dickenson, that to the Wardens by Bro. in due time to become fully conversant with its various de- grand Charities of the Older, and also paid a hi gh compli- Maddever, and that to thc lodge in general by Bro. l ickle. tails. In conclusion, he could only reiterate the wish so ment to the W.M. elect and officers, in fact, the spirit of Bro. VV. T. Buck, the newly installed W.M., then ap- kindly expressed by the M.E.Z.—that he at some future thc man and Mason was diffused throughout thc lodge; pointed his officers as follows : Bros. Hepburn , S.W. ; date might be fortunate enough to occupy the chair of and it was, without doubt, one of thc best, largest, and Buck, J.VV. ; Tickle, Treas. ; Hawksley, Sec. ; Carter, First Principal in his mother chapter. "The Si.cond and most enthusiastic meetings the lodge has held throughout S.D. ; Shutt, J.D. ; Rober, I.'G. ; Kelsey, W.S. ; Win- Third Princi pals " followed. The toast having been duly the year. We heartily wish it many such meetings, and stanley, Steward ; Watson, Org. ; and Middleton , Tyler. acknowledged by Comps. Walls and Lake, "The Health long continued prosperity. Before proceeding to close the lodge, the VV.M. said that of the Past Principals," coupled with the name of Comp. ho had been intrusted by Bro. Tickle with the task of Dalwood , came next in order. The I.P.Z. having said a MORECAMBE,—Morecambe Lodge (No. 1561). announcing to the lodge that he (Bro. Tickle), their es- few words in reply, "The Scribe Ii. and Treasurer," re- —The installation of Bro. Wm. W. Wilde as W.M. of this teemed Treasurer, had presented to the lodge the handsome sponded to by Comp. Tisley, and "The Officers ," coupled lodge took place in the Masonic Hall on the 27th ult., Bro. volume of the Sacred Law which they saw on the pe- with the respective names of Comps. Turner, S.N. ; John Hatch , P.M. and Sec. 2S1, being the Installing Offi- destal before the VV.M. Bro. Tickle had done this in Clemow, and Farrington, jun., who replied, brought the cer, and who went through the ceremony in a very able and gratitude to the G.A.O.T.U. to commemorate his recovery proceedings to a conclusion. impressive manner. At its conclusion the W.M. proceeded from the dangerous illness with which he had recently to invest his officers as follows : Bros. Bannister, S.W. ; been afflicted. Bro. Radford, I.P.M., proposed that the NORWICH.—Perseverance Chapter (No. 213). A. Poole, J.VV. ; R. Hartley, Treas. ; Atkinson, Sec ; thanks of the brethren to Bro. Tickle be recorded on the —'The quarterly convocation of this chapter was held at Bingham, S.D. ; Brown, J.D. ; Thornton , I.G. ; Mutton minutes of the lodge. 1 bis was seconded by the S.W ,, 23, St. Giles-street, on Friday, the 3rd inst., when there and Gorton , Stewards; and Wilkinson, Tyler. and carried unanimously. Bro. Roberts, P.M., proposed were present Comps. Joseph Stanley, M.E.Z. ; George In the evening the annual banquet took place at the that the vote of thanks to Bro. Tickle should be engrossed Baxter, H.; James E. H. Watson, J.; C. II. Capon, West View Hotel, when upwards of thirty brethren sat on vellum and presented to him. This was seconded by I.P.Z. ; Robert Baldrey, E.; Thomas Isley, N.; G. XV.G. down to one of those sumptuous repasts for which the host Bro. Rober, LG., who suggested that the minute should Barnard, P.S..; F. Linging, ist A.S. ; Jas. J. Hunt, and hostess are famous. The newly-installed W.M. occu- embrace a record of thc satisfaction of the lodge that Bro. 2nd A.S. ; James Dumford, P.G.D.C, M. of C, and pied the chair, supported by Bros. Capt. Garnett, P.M. ; Tickle had been restored to them ; and the suggestion Treas. ; S. N. Berry, Z. S07, P.G.O., Org. ; W. Murrell, H. Longman, P.M.; James Hatch , P.M.; John Hatch, being accepted , the resolution ivas carried nem. con. The Janitor. There were several other companions present. P.M.; Mawson, Hall ," XV. Duff, P.M.; and others. The W.AI. having received the " Hearty good wishes " of his The chapter being opened , the minutes of thc previous usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given ancl responded numerous visitors, the lodge was then closed with due cere- convocation read and confirmed, and there being no to, and the evening spent in a most enjoyable manner. mony. further business, it was closed in due form. The business in lodge having occup ied a longer time The companions then adjourned to supper, after which NEWARK - ON-TRENT. — Newton Lodge than was expected , the brethren did not meet at the ban- the usu il Royal Arch loyal and complimentary toasts were (No. 1OC1). —'The annual installation meeting of this lodge quet table until considerably after the time specified , and given and duly acknowledged. was held on Friday, the 10th inst., at the Savings' Bank. consequently the toasts after dinner had to be got through A goodly number of brethren were present to celebrate the in a very short space of time. In fact, the W.M. was com- fourth anniversary of this very prosperous lodge, amongst pelled to restrict himself to merely proposing the toasts, itfkfo Scalanti. whom wei£ Bros. Sir Henry Bromley, Bart., W.M.; R. and was debarred from enlarging on the subject of any of F. II. King, I.P.M.; XV. Curtis, S.W. ; I . H. Tomlin- them. It must, therefore, suffice to say that all the usual son, J.VV. ; Rev. F. V. Bussell , Chaplain ; VV. Newton , loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured, Bros. Levan- LAYING THE FOUNDATION STONE OF A P.P.G.S.W., Treasurer; 11. O. Lucas, Secretarv ; F. II, der and Maddever returning thanks for " The Grand Offi- NEW MASONIC HALL AT AUCKLAND. Appleby, J.D. ; T. Thorpe, D.C; IL R. Smith, I.G. ; cers, and each of the three candidates replying for himself. A. Wildsmith , Organist ; R. Chatterton, J. Doolcy, C. Time, however, was found for some very good vocal music The knowledge that the Masons of the Auckland ar.d Heppinstall , VV. N. Nicholson , M.P. ; J. M. Walker, J. between the toasts ; the musical arrangements being under neighbouring districts intended to signalise the laying of Harvev, Rev. A. C. Radcliffe, Rev. A. VV. VVood , I'I. the direction of Bro. Hanson, of St. Paul's Cathedral. the foundation stone of a local Freemasons' Hall by a full George, W. Hirst, W. Kell y, J. Crossley, VV. S. Wood- representation of its strength awakened the liveliest curi- cock , J. L. Matthews, S. Ironmonger, G. Wilson, G. INSTRUCTION. osity in the public mind, and directly led to the imparting Perfect, H. Walton, L. Job, P.M.; G. H. Gamble, C. JOPPA LODGE (No. 188) .—The brethren of the of a gala character to the day. It is but natural that such Johnson , P.M. ; J. M. Davis, C. P. Newcome, VV. above lodge of instruction held their inauguration banquet an exceptional and unusual occurrence should secure public Mather, E. Liddell , J. Castle, and VV. Lilley. Amongst at the Champion Hotel, Aldersgate-street, on Thursday, notice, the more so, too, when the antiquity of the Order, the visitors were Bro. XV. Ironmonger, 1C0, S.C; Wm. the 2Gth ult., at 7.30 p .m., Bro. A. G. Dodson , P.M. iSS and its impregnability to attack, its beneficent objects and its Shepherd , P.M. 2S7 ; Arthur Stubbs, 402, P.P.G.R. Preceptor of this lod ge of instruction, in the chair, thirty vast resources are considered. The undertaking which Derby, and others. The lodge was opened at three p.m. brethren sitting down to an excellent repast. Amongst the the ceremony was designed to suitably celebrate was of by Bro. Sir Henry Bromley, Bart., W.M., and Bro. J. L. visitors present were Bros. L. Alexander, sen., P.M. iSS ; some local importance, even if divested of its Masonic Matthews was, according to ancient custom, raised to the G. Church, Elliot, 15G7, Hart, James, and others. After signification, for the erection of another hall in such a popu- Sublime Degree of a Master Mason ; after which the in- the usual Masonic toasts, Bro. Dodson, P.M., proposed lous locality as that of Princes-street, cannot fail to be a stallation ceremony was performed in a very able manner " The Continued Prosperity of the Lodge of Joppa, No. matter of congratulation to all patriotic citizens. The by Bro. the Rev. F. V. Bussell , P.G.C. of Nottingham- iSS, the Mother Lodge." Bro. Alexander, P.M., replied, Masons, however, will more generally appreciate the con- shire, and Bro. W. Curtis, P.G.S.B. Nottinghamshire, was and expressed his best wishes towards the lodge of instruc- veniences which this building is intended to supp ly them placed in the chair of King Solomon , who invested as his tion , and during his remarks referred to the fact that the with. Previously they were fain to content themselves officers for the ensuing vear Bros. Sir Henry Bromley, present was a resuscitation of the original lodge of instruc- with public-house parlours as meeting places, and many bre- Bart., I.P.M. ; J. II. Tomlinson , S.VV. ; F. II. Appleby, tion , and said great credit was due to those brethren who thren chose rather to deny themselves the privilege of J.W.; H. Walton , S.D. ; II. George, J.I). ; 'T. Thorpe, had assisted in restoring it. Bro. G. Edwards responded frequent communication with their lodges than incur LG. ; Rev. A. J. Ratcliff e, Chaplain "; W. Newton , P.P. to the toast of " Prosperity to the Joppa Lod geof Instruc- the disrepute of seeming to give colourable approval to the G.S.W. Notts, Treasurer; J. M. Walker, Secretary ; C. tion , No. iSS," proposed by Bro. Alexander. Bro. Ni ght- practice of making the tavern a place of resort for enter- Johnson, D.C. ; J. M. McLeod, C. lleppcnstal, and J. ingale then gave "The Health of the President," which tainment and sociability. The new hall will also serve to Harvey, Stewards ; J. Doolcy, 'Tyler; and li. Liddell was very heartily received by all present, and to which Bro. remind strange brethren from other shores lhat they are and J. Castle, Almoners. Before closing the lod ge no less Dodson , P.M., icplied in an able speech. The President not among aliens, and that they have only to avow them - than five gentlemen were proposed as tit and proper per- then proposed "The Health of Ihe Secretary and Trea- selves in order to receive a gracious welcome. sons to receive the mystic rites of Freemasonry. surer," to which Bros. Dodds ancl Chillingworth responded. From an early hour it must have been apparent even to , The banquet took place at the Town Hall , and was pro- During the evening several excellent songs and recitations the careless pedestrian that something unusual was afoot. vided by Bro. IL Walton , S.D. During the evening were given by Bros. Dodson , Blanks, Hughes, Hicks, Ben- A large proportion of thc business people who streamed several loyal and Masonic toasts were given, and a very jamin, .VeKinley, Lewis, and Lion. Bro. Dodson read a into the city from .the suburbs had denned their holiday agreeable evening was passed. letter which he had received from Bro. R. Baker, W.M , attire, flags were speedily run up to the mastheads of the various flagstaffs, an.l thc ordinary traffic seemed to be office until it came to the present Grand Master, the Prince brothers holding" the same faith as ourselves in a one true carried on merel y on sufferance. In Princes-street a gang of Wales. A few years afterwards, viz., in 1730, the Irish God—in the one Great Architect of the Universe. Again, of men were at work decorating with bunting and foliage Freemasons constituted their Grand Lodge, and their first to be a Mason, the candidate must be a freeman , well re- thc temporary platform erected on ihe site of the hall , Grand Master was Viscount Kingston. 'The office des- commended and favourably vouched for, and he must have arranging upon it rows of chairs for thc accommodation of cended from one eminent man to another till it reached the the confidence of those Freemasons who know him. We visitors ' and laving down carpeting. 'The Provincial Duke of Leinster, in 1S13. I single him out especiall y, strictly exclude politics from our lod ges—they have no , , Hotel, on the opposite side of the street, and the Masomc because for sixty-one year-- he held the position of Grand share in our meetings. We exclude the subject entirely Hotel , next door, wore both gail y ornamented with a line Master under the Irish Constitution. The present Grand and absolutely , and the consequence has been and is that of flags extending downwards from their flagstaffs to thc Master is the Duke of Abercorn. In 173G the Scotch Free- in every country Freemasonry is encouraged and held in top of the central doorway. So great was the interest masons bega n to follow suit. A Congress was held in Edin- high esteem. The State in every such case knows that we manifested in the cercmony'lhat from noon business became burgh , and a large number of Masons attended there, and do not meddle in politics—that there is in our lodges no almost suspended, and people were observed either hasten- tlACraft at that time made rapid p rogress in Scotland. plotting or counter-plotting. In America especially has ing homewards or leisurel y promenading the shady side of A peculiar institution existed there at that time, viz., the Freemasonry taken deep root, and indeed we havc obtained Oueen-street. hereditary head as created by James the Second. At that the confidence of all the free governments under which we A\t one o'clock the District Grand Lodge of Auckland, time William Sinclair, of Rosslyn, was the Grand Master, live. One most remarkabl e fact, as showing the favour E.C, was opened in the .Choral Hall, a large number of but he surrendered it as a hereditary office , and was elected with which we arc regarded by the government of our own brethren being present. The Organist, Bro. Angelo the first Grand Master. Thc present Grand Master is Sir country, is that at a time when Europe was convulsed , and Forrest , opened »vith the " Coronation Marc h ," and then Michael Shaw Stewart. I mention these things in order that when thrones were being shaken—when the British legis- as the R.W.D.G.M., Bro. G. S. Graham , entered with his yon may understand how the question of precedence is set- lature thought it necessary to pass laws for putting down ofiicers and proceeded to their appointed places the stirring tled , the lodges of the various Constitutions being ranged secret societies and unlawful oaths—a special exemption notes of Sir Michael Costa's " March of the Israelites " re- according to seniority. Thc English lodges, therefore, take was make in favour of Freemasons, whose loyalty and obe- sounded through thc hall. Thc D.G. Chaplain , Bro. Rev. precedence of thc others, and arc invariably followed by the dience to the laws of the country have never been doubted . C. M. Nelson ,"offered up an impressive prayer, after which I rish. One might remark that it was age before honesty, We have always enjoyed the confidence of the free govern- the chorale " Hail ! Eternal , by Whose Aid" was sung by but as we do not claim to be more honest than our fellows, ments under which we have lived , because they were satis- a powerful choir under thc direction of Bro. H. Gordon we have placed thc matter of precedence upon thc basis of fied that we meant no mischief to the State, and, therefore, Gooch. The D.G. Master, Bro. Graham, then formally seniority. But it must not be inferred that there is practi- unlike other orders, we have been trusted without any declared the lodge open , and the choir having given the cal ly any sharp line of distinction between the brethren of supervision whatever. The oaths administered to a Free- customary response, "So mote it be," the P.G. Master the different Constitutions. Indeed, so far from that, you mason are princi pally intended to bind him to do good and and Lodge of New Zealand , I.C, and the P.G. Masterand will find in most, it not in all the lodges, English, Irish, and eschew evil. Now let us examine the objects of Freema- North Island of New Zealand, S.C , were received , saluted, Scotch Freemasons mixed without distinction—all united in sonry and what it teaches. It teaches a code of morality and the brethren conducted to their allotted positions, the one Brotherhood, The constitution of Freemasonry in and virtue, and its object is to improve man's moral nature. Organist play ing a " Masonic March Festival," by Dr. New Zealand comprises Provincial , or District Gran d It inculcates all the virtues, and it reminds its members from Spark, the while. The usual set questions and answers Lod ges, under which theie is a very large number of time, to time of the duties they owe to God, to their fellow were then made and given , after which the D.G. Secretary, subordinate lodges. Freemasonry found a very early med, and especially to their families. It pays especial at- Bro. H. G. Wade, read the dispensation authorising thc home in this colony. So long ago as 1S42 Lodge Ara, tention to this portion of the man's duty, and Masons' brethren to appear in regalia. 'The well-known anthem , probably thc oldest lodge in New Zealand, and certainly wives may be satisfied of this, that though the Order calls " Behold how good -and joy ful a thing," was next rendered , the oldes t in this district, was created , and its first meet- their husbands sometimes from home, and gives them a and it was followed by an address from the D.G.M., Bro. ings were held in a small building which stood upon the secret which they can never divulge, it does not neglect to Graham , which he closed by sprinkling perfume. site now occupied by the very handsome mill of Alessrs. compensate them by inculcating upon the husbands a stric The D. G, Master's address was a verv brief one. Bycroft, and as there was not a meeting place sufficiently attention to their duties towards their families. Masonr The D.G. Director of Ceremonies and his assistants then large at that time—there being only a few hundred people demands that the Mason should not only provide for h formed the brethren into order of procession , after which here—the brethren had to meet in the billiard-room. But family, but that, to the best of his ability,hc should administer " they marched to St. Paul's Cathedral , the procession being since then thc Order has advanced by rapid degrees, until to ils happiness, spending a due portion of bis time ,n it Engineer and City Band. On a rrival at the we see to-day a representation of something like twenty and that he should not waste his time and substance in .. headed by the ' church door, thc procession halted and faced inwards, leav- lodges. The organisation , therefore, so far as New Zea- taverns or in selfishl y seeking his own gratification. 'There- ing a space for the D.G. Lod ge Officers and thc D.G. Mas- land is concerned, comprises the three several Grand fore, it appears to me that the ladies may well set aside the ters, preceded by their .Standard and Sword Bearers. 'The Lodges, the three Provincial Grand Lodges, and these sub- knowing of our secrets, resting satisfied that very diligent Deputies and others followed from thc rear. The D. and ordinate lod ges. It may be expressed as a matter of sur- care is taken of them. I might enlarge upon the duties of P.G. Masters were conducted to their scats by two Steward s prise that in this town—the centre of Freemasonry in the Freemasons, and probably 1 should have done so had the appointed to receive them inside the church, the brethren north, and the home of three Provincial Grand Lodges—so ceremony not been so long, but I may now wind up with taking seats behind them. Long before the procession had much delay has taken place in providing a Masonic Hall, one word. A good Freemason by no posibility can be a reached Princes-street all the available scats in St. Paul's especially as many of thc out-districts have done so. No bad man. If he is a good Freemason he must be a good Church, where the service was to be held , were rilled by- doubt wc may be accused of remissness, and probably we man. We do not take it upon ourselves to say that we are ladies and gentlemen. When the brethren were seated, the are open to the charge. At any rate we are now endea- all good men, but we do say that if a Freemason falls short church was crowded to the doors, and many were unable to vouring to make up the leeway—to do that which we of his duties it is through no fault of the Institution, but . obtai n seats. Bro.' Dr. Kidd (P.G. Chaplain , I.C.) preached should have done before, and in a way, too, more effectively simp ly because he fails to follow out or conform to its pre- from the words contained in the 13th verse of 1.3th chapter than we could ever havc done it before. Masons were few in cepts. Perfection none of us can attain , but if the pre- of Corinthians : " And now abideth faith , hope, and charity, numbers in the early times, and poor in pocket. Now, cepts of Freemasonry were faithfulll y carried out we would these three; but the greatest of these is charity." An offer- however, we feel ourselves in a position to erect a hall come as near it as we can. If that is done no harm can tory in aid of the funds of the Orphan Home was taken, which will be a credit lo Freemasonry, and an ornament to accrue, and wc should use our endeavours onl y for the in- which amounted lo £iS 2s. qd. the town of Auckland. It is somewhat remarkable that culcation of proper doctrines. Let us, then, amend our The brethren having taken the places appointed for Freemasons' Halls—that is, buildings speciall y erected and faults and seek in practice to act up to our professions, for them , the D.G. Masters being placed on the li., N., and S. set apart for Freemasonry—are of comparatively recent the nearer we follow the requirements of Freemasonry we sides of the stone, the choir, tinder Mr. II. Gordon Gooch's date, looking to the antiquity of the Order. The first shall the better contribute to our own happiness and that direction , sang an anthem. hall exclusively erected and dedicated to the purposes of of others. Bro. Dr. K IDD , P.G. Chap., I.C. read a portion of Scrip- Masonry was built in Philadel phia in 1754, the second in Offerings having been placed upon the stone, the ture, after which the Rev. C. M. Nelson , D.G. Chaplain , Marseilles in 17 G5, and the third in London in 177 G. This D.G. Chaplain said the concluding prayer, when Bro. K.C, offered up prayer, the D.G. -Master making the re- last hall was pulled down in 1SG4, and the present hand- Graham, D.G.M., E.C, in addressing a few remarks to sponse " Glory be to God on Hi gh." The stone was next some and commodious building put up in its place is a the assemblage, sai d that tbe lodges had contributed various slowly hoisted into position , when Bro. L. D. Nathan fitting home for Freemasonry. I have not been able to amounts towards defraying thc cost of erecting the hall, but (Chairman of Trustees) having read and deposited the find any records of this kind concerning Scotland and I re- as these fell short of thc sum required the balance would scroll , Dr. Goldsbro', D.G. 'Treasurer, placed the phial of land , but now both at Dublin and Edinburg h the Free- have to be derived from subscriptions by the brethren. coins nnd copies of the local daily papers. 1 he cement masons have halls in every way worth y of the Order, while After having been made aware of the beneficent objects was then spread by Bro. G. S. Graham, D.G.M., U.C., all the colonies arc rapidly following in the same direction. of Freemasonry, perhaps the ladies would not be disinclined and the stone lowered until it had reached the place pre- I look upon thc erection of a hall in Auckland as a most to assist, and if they would therefore prepare and work for pared for it. 'The D.D.G. Master, Bro. I odder, applied the important event. It is highly objectionable that lodge a bazaar he would pledge himself lhat they should have a square to the stone, and the P.G.S.W., I,C, Bro. meetings should beheld at places of public entertainment. grand ball in return. (Laughter and loud applause.) Climo, applied thc level. 'The P.G.J. Warden , S.C , Bro. That has been hitherto perhaps almost a necessity, but it The Masonic version of the National Anthem was then Dewar, having applied the plumb, each Grand Master had no doubt given rise to scandal, which should be care- sung, when the procession was rc-formed and marched struck three blows with lhc mallet, when thc D.G. Master, fully avoided. It may now be fairly asked for what object back to the Choral Hall, where the Grand Lod ge re- E.C, Bro. Graham, declared the stone well and truly is there such an extensive organisation required f and what sumed its sitting. The offerings laid upon the stone were laid . is there to justif y the expenditure of so much time, trouble, awarded to the workmen who were engaged upon thc hall, After the singingof an anthem , the architect presented and money ? Let us consider what is Freemasonry. One while a vote of thanks was passed to the ladies and gentle- Hie working tools to the D.G. Master, Bro. Graham , who of the greatest writers upon Masonic jurisprudence, Dr. men of the choir. It was announced that towards the anointed and returned them for the use of the Craftsmen. Oliver , defines it as "A system of morality veiled in alle- erection of the hall, £1000 had been contributed by various 'The D.G. Master, E.C, Bro. Graham , scattered corn gory illustrated by symbols," but we shal l be better able lodges, while £So3 had been subscribed privatel y by the and consecrated the hall to virtue; the P.G. Master, I.C, to understand it by what it does and what it teaches. Let brethren , making- a total so far of X1S00. Other lists have Bro. Pierce, poured out the wine and consecrated it tn univer- us then consider what its objects are—what it does and to come in from thc country districts. The offer of one sal benevolence ; and the P.G. Master, S.C, Bro. Whitaker, what it is intended to do. Firstly, I shall say a few words brother to give a portrait of De Burgh Adams, the first dropped oil ar.d dedicated it lo nll the purposes of Masonry. as to the preparation and admission of candidates. We Provincial Grand Master of the North Island, was hailed 'The choir after each part of Ibis rile sang verses of the are no propagandists. It is directl y contrary to the princi- with cheers. After the transaction of some routinoAmsiness, h ymn " Genius of Masonry, descend." ples and rules of Freemasonry that any man should be soli- thc Grand Lodge was closed in due form, and the brethren The R.W . Bro. F. W III VAKEK then mounted the foun- cited to become a Mason , and before he is allowed to be dispersed. In the evening a quadrille party was hel d in dation stone and delivered the following oration :— proposed he has to sign a declaration that he the Lome-street Hall. Right Worshipful Masters and brethren : We have ar- lias not been induced by improper solicitation to joi n , and rived at that slaire in Ihe ceremonial in which it becomes that he is not influenced by mercenary or unworthy motives, the duty of one of ourselves to address you upon the sub- but that he freely and voluntarily offers himself for initia- ject of Freemasonry, lt has fallen to my lot to do so, and tion into the mysteries of the Craft. The qualifications re- ^Tasmania. I trust to be able lo discharge the duty to your satisfaction. quired of a candidate are few, but (hey arc peremptory, I do not presume to teach the brethren , nor du I presume lie must be a believer in the one and Supreme God—the CAMPBELL TOWN.—Faith Lodge (No. 691). to tell them what Ihey already know ; but this is a proper Father of all—thc Great Architect of the Universe. That —A very pleasant ceremony look place at Davidson 's Hotel, occasion for reminding them of certain facts worthy to be is essential , and no man who refuses that belief can be the occasion being the opening of the above lod ge there. remembered , and especiall y to take a view of our present admitted into Fr'-emasonry. It is absolutely essential that 'This lodge was established in Launceston early in 1856 , 'position. In the lir=t place, I shall say a few words as to he should acknowledge the cne God—the Supreme but about i SGG fell into disuse , and was closcd. In response, Ihe ori g in of Freemasonry. No doubt there are many A rchitect of the Universe. You must recollect , however, however, to a petition recently presented by Masons resi- theories on this subject , but of this we may be perfectly that we are Universalists as regards rel igion . We do not dent at Campbell 'Town and Launceston, the Deputy Dis- satisfied—Hint the Institution is of very great antiquity. exclude men on account of their peculiar denominational trict Grand Master granted a dispensation for thc removal Some date it as (;:r back as the time of the Patriarchs, but creeds, if they believe in a true and only God that, so far of the warrant to Campbell Town , and a number of visit- the far more general understanding is that it was instituted as relig ion is concerned, is sufficient. What do we find all ing brethren were present from Launceston , and a few from at the time of the building of Solomon' s 'Temple. What- over the world? 'This, that not only Christians largel y Hobart, the gathering representing Ihe lodges under (he ever thc dale of ils birth , there is no question that in some swell our ranks, but that even the Mahommedans and the three Constitutions in Launceston, and the. two English, form it has existed through a long series of years. 'I his Parsees of India have availed themselves of the privileges lodges of Hobart. Bro. George Smith , P.M., Deputy is hardly the opportunity for prosecuting such an inquiry, of the Order and have lodges of their own. The latter D.G. Master, presided , and after a warrant and dispensa- seeing that it does not immediatel y concern us. It is no people, indeed , have nearly a million Freemasons upon their tion had been produced and read , the dedication con mony doubt an interesting question , and one which will engage roll. We all acknowled ge the one true God, though of was performed by Bro. L. Susman , P.M., District Grand the fvinpnlhies of the brethren ; but we mu^t confine our- course separated by denominational beliefs. As regards S.W., a lter which the Deputy G.M. installed Bro. II. Con- selves now to a narrower basis. It is not nere- = .-iry to go ourselves, the Bible is the foundation of our creed, our way, P.M., as W.M.; Bro. F. A. Pndficldbeing appointed further l<;'el; ler'ii (be. hot culture, when (he organisation .Society, and our institutions. In the lodges we hold it to S.W.; and Bro. W. C Bl yth , J.VV . After the business concluded llou existin; - '.vas r;di-p t( d , and tlie f<< inula tion of the present be the corner-stone, our ceremonies are formed on that was , the members and visitors, numbering some system bud. Frerui.-. -onry was (ben placed upon Us pre- basis, and no lodge can be properly held without it. When- thirty, sat down to a very excellent supper, and a very sent pedestal - put into (lie groove in which it now runs. It ever a lodge meets the Bible is laid open in the midst, and social evening was spent. Among the toasts given was one was then established upon a basis which has continued ever is only closed when Ihe lod ge closes. That , however, could to the oldest member of the Lod ge of Faith , Bro . XV. R. P.M., since. In the year 1717 ihe Grand Loil ye of Eng land was not be the case with the Mahommedans and Parsees. On Davey, who affiliated with it shortly after its estab- constituted , a worthy brother of the name of Anthony Sayer their consciences the Bible would not be binding, and , lishment, was afterwards Master, and when it was closed being the first Grand Mastei. 'This ran down from genera- therefore , the Koran and the Vcrlas take its place so far affiliated with the Hope Lodge, of which he is now the- tion lo generation, and many eminent men held the chief as they are concerned. We look upon them for all that as second oldest member. We are informed that the consecration of the. -(Hasontc ©fottujs* Shadwell Gierke Lodge, No. 1910, is again unavoidably (General SKtrtiMps. post poned. We understand that the Burgoyne Lodge has removed thc lod ge of instruction fro m the Red Cap to the Bro. thc Rev. Dr. Cox, P.G.C, vicar of St. The maj ority in favour of Sir Wilfred Lawson 's motion on the li Cock Tavern , Nos. 3 and 4, St. Martin 's-court, Ludgatc- Helen , Bishopsgate, preached upon "The Divinity of quor traffic was greater by sixteen than hill , E.G., and is held on Thursday, at G.30 p.m. The Christ " last Sunday . last year, though it was taken in a much smaller House. Tbe fi gures last year showed for the resolution and instruction lod ge being now more centrall y situate , will , BTUSE — The Freemason 245 219 O . , of London , does not against, a majori ty of 26. On Tuesday night the figures doubtless , be better attended by the ofiicers and brethren of profess to understand , and is not able to conceive, what a " the mother lod ge than formerl y. were 19 G for the motion and 154 against, a majority of 42. public installation of ofiicers is. For its benefit , wc will say Thc motion was, in the main , on party lines. The North London Chapter of Improvement, it is simp ly performing- publicl y thc monitorial or printed No. 1471, held at the Jolly b anners l avern , Southgate- part of the installation service, and, in no sense, is an ex- Ihe Inman steamer City of Rome, 8S26 tons road, lias adjourned its meetings until Thursda)-, tile ist of pos u re of thc secrets of the Oriental Chair.— Voice of burthen , was successfully launched on Tuesday from September next. Comp. T. C. Edwards is the Preceptor. Masonrv. the yard of the Barrow Shipbuilding Company, in the A Provincial Grand Lod ge of Berks and Bucks Bro. Earl Percy, M.P., presided on Tuesday at presence of from 50,000 to 60,000 persons. Lady Con- stance Stanley named the vessel. An accident occurred will be held at Aylesbury on Monday, the 20th inst., under the annua! meeting of the National Artillery Association , which comp the presidency of R. VV. Bro. Sir Daniel Gooch , Bart., at which it was announced that the camp would be opened letely marred the proceedings of the day. A donkey engine on the deck of the ship exploded a few M.P., Prov. Grand Master. The banquet which will follow at Shoeburyness on the 30th Jul y. minutes befo re she was launched the lod ge meeting will be held at thc George Hotel at , killing three men and 'I he .Fifteen Sections will be rehearsed at a mect-> injuring ten others, some being very seriously hurt. three o'clock . ing of the Welling ton Lodge of Instruction , to he held at In our report on the 4.U1 inst. of the laying of the the White Swan Hotel, High-street, Dep t ford, on Monday, Her Majesty the Queen has conveyed, through foundation stone of a new Masonic Hall at Mcltliam we the 20th inst. Bro . J. G. Milbourn will preside, and the SirH. Ponsonby, intimation to Mr. S. C. Hall that she has omitted to mention the Prince of Wales's Lodge, No. lodge will be opened at seven o'clock p.m. much pleasure in giving her approv al to his dedicating his 1G S, as among the lod ges represented. -Major-General work-, " Rhymes in Council ," to Her Majesty's grand- 4 liro. Sir . Frederick Roberts is children. Bro. Sir Francis Wyatt Truscott has been placed srazctted as a baronet. on the commission of peace for the county of Cornwall , by Bro. the liar! of Mar and Kellie, R.W. Deputy 1 he Library Committee of the Corporation are tlic Lord Lieutenan t, Bro. thc Earl of Mount Edgcumbe. Grand Master of Scotland , presided at the half-yearl y engaged in a scheme for bringing to light and making more Bro. Sir l'Ycdcrick and Lady Roberts were meeting of the Highland Agricultural Society on Wednes- accessible the literary treasures under their control, a work among- the visitors present at. the Fourth of June celebration day, when th.e arrangements were reported tor thc annual in which antiquarians and literary men will wish them all at Eton. show ci£. the Society, which is to be held at Stirling on July success. Bro. the F.ari of Bandon , G.S. Ireland , Prov. 2Gth and three following days. The trustees of thc Burns Monument at Ayr Grand Master of Minister, has been chosen as representative Bro. G. R. Sims's adaptation , " Olive Yarcoe," have, the Scotch papers say, completed the purchase of the peer of Ireland , in the room of the late Bro. Lord Dun- will furnish Mdme. Modjeska with a new part ere long. cottage and four acres of land feued by the poet's father in boyne. the year The cottage Bro. George Powell , of 30, Moorg-atc-street, has 175G. , which will no longer be used A -Masonic star, engraved " Enoch Lodge cente- as a public-house , will , in future, be open to visitors for a been proposed for appointment as one of the trustees of 'The nary, 1S55, j. Payne, J.D.," were amongst the articles the Royal Society for the Protection of Life from Fire. small charge. purchase money paid for the whole pro- seized at the bouse of a prisoner brought up at Bow-street perty was ^4000. Police Court, on Saturday last. liro. Sir Thomas Brassey is the subject of this On Sunday next, being week's Punch' s fancy portraits. Hospital Sunday, the Bro. D. H. W. Hnrlock, 357, was installed First Lord Mayor and the Sheriffs will attend in State at the W.M. of the 'Thames Lod ge, at thc consecration meeting liro. His Koyal Highness thc Duke of Albany, morning service in Westminster Abbey, and at the after- held at 1 lenlei'-on-Thames, on 'Thursday, the oth inst. K.G., who has presided over (lie Committee for the Spanish noon service at St. Paul's Cathedral. Her Majesty 's i he Blackpool 1 -odge, No. , and ihe bidelity and Portguese Loa n Exhibition at the South Kensington Judges will be present at the latter service, and the ser- 1476 Museum , inspected the collection on Friday, the ioth inst. mon will be preached by Bishop Claughton. Lodge, No. 12^ 6, the former held nt the Clifton Arms Hotel , Blackpool, and thc latter at Bull Hotel , Poulton-le- It is now opened to the public. The Marquis and Marchioness Tseng and suite, Fylde, will adjourn their meetings until the month of Bro. R. P. Spice was amongst those present at attended by Dr. Macartney, visited Madame Tussaud's October next. Ihe opening of the ei ghtieth annual conference of the Exhibition on Wednesday. We notice in iho Times an announcement of tbe members of thc British Association of Gas Managers, held An hotel is to be built close ta the Observatory at the Masonic Hall , Birming ham , on Tuesday, and read on Mount Vesuvius, furnished with every birth of n son to Mr. T, Mountfield Bennett , the onl y son 'Treatment comfort and of Bro. Sir John Bennett , at Nelson , New Zealand. a paper on "The of Gas in Condensation by St. affording the means of breathing cool and pure mountain John's Apparatus." Bro. Al. Clabon , as solicitor for the .\ltorncy- air to persons tired and weak with the summer beat of tbe J. Bro. Sir James Ramsden presided at a luncheon city. The proprietor of the Grand Hotel des Etrangers, Gencral, attended at the Town Hall , Holborn , on Satur- Si day, for the purpose of making encpiiry into the Hoxton after the launch of the City of Rome at Barrow-in-Furness gnor Caprani , has conceived and means to carry into exe- Estate Charily, which had been left for thc benefit of the on 'Tuesday last. cution this excellent idea, which deserves great success. Bro. William W. Wilde was installed W.M. of The purchase of the site was inaugurated on Whit-Sunday liberty of Saffron-hill , lily-rents, and Ilatton-garden. Bro. by a little dinner at the old Hermitage. The hotel Clabon heard suggestions of all persons who are parish- the Morecambe Lodge, No. 15G1 , at the Masonic Hall , will Morecambe prove to be a great benefit both to Neapolitans and ioners as to bow the charit y can , in future , be best cm- , at Ihe last meeting of the lod ge. tourists. ployed according to the wish of the founders . Bro. Fred Godfrey has been seized wilh a brain The Ri ht Hon. the Earl of Dun raven The growth of Masonry in the Great West is disease, and he had on the gth inst. to be placed under con- g , K.P., evidenced by the fact that a little over thirty-five years ago finement in an asylum. As bandmaster of the Coldstream will distribute the prizes to the successful students of the Guards St. Thomas's Hospital Medical and Surgical College, on nine brethren united to form the present Grand Lodge of , lie lias long- been celebrated as one of the best Tuesday next. Michi gan , which now has a membershi p in its lod ges of known military band and dance conductors of the day . tteeutr-six thousand brethren. liro. T. I-I. Arden was installed VV.M. of the The Court of the Stationers' Company have presented a three-lig Bro. Sheriff Waterlow entertained all the ofiicers Neptune Lodge, No. 12C4, at the Masonic Hall, Liverpool, ht stained-glass window to Little and the members of thc Court of Assistants of thc Hon- on the Gth inst. Bradley Church , West Suffolk , in memory of John Daye, the printer of " Foxe's Book of Martyrs," and Master of ourabl e Artillery Company at dinner at the Gresham Club The Plncknett Lod ge of Instruction meets at the On Wednesday, June Sth. 'The only toasts were 'The their Company 15S0, who lies buried there. The subjects " Bald-Faced Stag, East End , Finchley, every 'Tuesday, at S are St. Andrew;, St. Stephen, and St. Paul, and the work Queen ," and " 'The Sheriff ," the latter being proposed in o'clock. very kind terms by Captain Rawlins , of thc Field Battery, has been carried out by Messrs. Heaton , Butler, and of which Bro. Sheriff Waterlow has been a member for Bro. R. J. Cook was unanimously elected W.M. Bayne, of Garrick-street, who also supplied the seven fifteen years. of the Pattison Lod ge, No. 913, Plumstead, at the last other stained-glass windows in the church. monthl y meeting. Mr. Solomon Hart The audit dinner of thc Caveac Lodge was held , R.A., died on Saturday at the Albion on Saturday last. Bro. Councillor J. Ball was unanimously chosen morning, at his residence, Fitzroy-square. Mr. Hart was W.M. of tlic St. John 's Lodge, No. G Liverpool, at the in his seventy-fifth year, and had enjoyed the honours and Bro. the Prince of Wales has sent ' and the _ 73, ^ 50 last meeting of that lodge, on Tuesday, the 7th inst. privileges of thc Royal Academy for forty years. Princess £25 towards the extension of the building of the Railway Servants ' Orphanage. Bro. Karl Percy has resigned the presidency of Thc Great Northern Railway Company have the council of the National Artillery adopted the electric li ght at their station at King's-cross. Bro. Thomas Somncr Ainsworth , solicitor, of Association. Blackburn , was found in a dying condition in bed, at his Bros. Alderman Kilis , Alderman and Sheriff The Charing Cross Publishing Company, of 5, residence, bhowley Fold , Clayton-le-dal e, at half-past eigh t Fowler, M.P., and G. A. Sala, will be present at the anni- Friar-street , Broadway , have issued a novel by " G. N. on Monday. A five-chambered revolver was lying beside versary dinner of the Newspaper Press Fund , this day Ii. AL ," entitled " Forest Glades," among the characters of the bed with one chamber discharged , nnd from the appear- (Saturday). which are Amice and Mabel , the former described as '.' a ance of Bro. Ainsworth' s head it is certain that he had shot Bro. graceful reality," and the latter as " an idea, a thought, a Major General Sir Frederick Roberts was sunbeam, a vision ! " himself. 'The deceased was the oldest surviving member of presented with a diploma of honorary fellowshi p of the Royal a. very old count y famil y. Historical Society, at a special meeting hel d at the Society Sir W. V. Harcourt has consented to present the Bro. M.U.I! the Prince of Wales and the Prin- of Arts, John-street Adel phi , on Wednesday night. prizes awarded at the Midsummer examination of the cess of Wales on Monday vi.-jted the bazaar in aid of a Pro. Fx-ShenTf Woollolon, Bro. Sheriff Water- Metropolitan and City Police Orphanage, at Strawberry- local church fund , which is being held at the residence of hill , 'Twickenham , on Saturday, the 25th inst., at four low , and Sir Edward Watkin , Bart., M.P. (chairman of o'clock. Bro. the Duke , and the Duchess of Connaught, at Bagshot thc SouHi-Eastcrn Railway Company), are mentioned in Park. 'There was a distinguish ed part y present , and Bro. connection wilh the vacancy in thc ward of Qticenliitlic, Messrs. Marion and Co. have issued some (lie Duke of Albany (Prince Leopold) sold some works of caused by the death of Bro. Alderman Sir \V.~V. Rose. " panel portraits " of the Princess of Wales, in full dress art by auction. for the Drawing-room on May Bros. Defries and Sons, of lloundsditch , were 5th. The photographs were Bro. Geo. Austin , S.I") . 1130, who after more taken by M. Bassano in ihe conservatory of Marlborough entrusted with the carry ing out of the princi pal decorations House. llian five years ' residence is leaving Melton Mowbray for at the Stephenson Centenary, Newcaslle-on-T yne. Glasgow, was, on Friday evening last, entertained at Sir Robert Garden , M.P., has quite recovered dinner and presented with an address expressive of regret Bro. Henry Wri ght , Hon. Secretary of the City from the severe shaking he received by being throw n out of at his removal , ami begging his acceptance of a handsome nnd Church yard Protection Society, has issued the follow- a Hansom cab on Tuesday night. gold watch , subscribed I'or b ing notice : 'The Lord Mayor, the President y the members of the local , Vice-Presi- The Cit Press stales lhat Sir \V. T. Charley, cricket and dramatic clubs, brethren of the Rutland Lodge dents, and Council of the" City Church and Church yard y and other friends. Protection Societ y request the pleasure of your company the Common Serjeant , is making satisfactory progress, (and friends) at the although it will probabl y be at least several weeks before Bro. Bruce Findley, thc enterprising; curator of second annual meeting of the Society to be held (by kind permission of the Lord Mayor) at the be will be able to resume his duties. the Manchester Hortic ultural and Botanical Society, has .Mansion House (entrance , again scored a great success with bis annual Whit week in Walbrook) on Thm-iday, June the Karl of Northbrook I'irst Lord of the 23, if-Sr , when the report will be presented. 'The chair will Admiralty, will preside at the annual inspection of the exhibition. 'The princi pal prizes were taken by liro. J. be taken by the Rt. Hon. the Lord p, Smith and Sons, of Woree.-ter (represented by Bro. Petch), Mayor, M.P., at 4.30 p.m. Warsp ite, training shi at Woolwich , on Wednesday Amongs t those expected to take part in the proceedings will next. Lady limiua Baring, CL, will present the prizes Bro. .1. Dickson and Sons, of Chester , and Mr. B. S. be Ihe Ear] of Devon, Wi/Ji.-inis , of Hig hgate the Lord Forbes, the Lord Talbot to the boys. , as nurserymen , whilst Uro . W. de Malalude , F.S.A., F.R.G S.; Bro. Alderman and Sheriff Brockbank, of Didsbury, distanced all competitors as an Fowler, M.P. ; Bro Sir John A. Macdonald , thc Premier of Canada, amateur. 'The . Montague Guest , M.P. ; Sir Robert had an interview with Cardinal Manning on show was attended , as usual , by thousands J. Phillimore ; Edwin Freshlield , Esq., F.S.A. ; the Rev. Wednesday of holiday makers. H. C. Slnilf. eworth respecting emigration matters and (he question of educa- ' , Minor Canon of St. Paul' s; ). A. tional facilities in the Dominion. __ Bro. il.J. /..-irdiiei - was installed W.M. of (lie Kimrdo p , Esq. ; li. C. Richards , Esq., Barrister-at-Law ; Fai-ringdon-Wilh.out Lod . ,- , ], v the outgoing Master , Bro. J. W. Gnotlinge , Esq., C.C ; and Bro. Henry Wright, W HAT S HALL WE D RINK ?—No summer bever- T. C Wells, P.P.G.S. I.!. Middles.-:, at ' lhc 'UiU meeting oi Honorary Secn-l.-ny. In ccc of your acccp.-ance or non- age so refreshing, so wholesome, none so delicious and the lod ge. accep tance of this invitation , a rep ly at an earl y date , ad- grateful to the taste, when hot , tired , and thirsty, as a glass Bro. W. Curtis , P.G.S.B. Nottinghamshire, was dressed to Henry Wri g ht , Esq., City Club, Ludgate Ci rcus, of Grant 's Morella Cherry Brand y taken with aerated li.C , will be er.Uemcd a favour , from whom forms of mem- installed W.M. of the Ne-.vto.-i Lodge, No. 160 1 , at the waters or lemonade. Ask pointedly for it by name, as Savings bank , Newark -on- Trent , bershi p, report of Mansion House meeting, iSSo , and other substitutes and mixtures abound, report adulterations to on Fiiday, the ioth inst. papers of the Society, may be obtained on Bro. app lication (in thc manufacturer , Thomas Grant , Distiller, Maidstone. John Harper was installed- W.M. of the writing). It is hoped that those interested in the City Sold at the Crystal Palace Walpole Lod , and by Bertram and Roberts- ge. No. / 500. .Wtvicli. on Th u rsday, the 2nd churches will become members. No subscription is de- everywhere , also at the clubs, the hotels, and all poted manded, places of refreshment. METROPOLITAN MASONIC MEETINGS Zetland, King's Arms Hot., High-st., Kensington, at 8. AN INITIATED TRAMP. Burdett-rd., Limehouse For the Week ending Saturday, June 25, 1SS1. Merchant Navy, Silver Tav., , 7.30 Creaton, Prince Albert Tav., Portobello-ter.,Notting hill, 8. We have before maintained that tramps scouring about The Editor will be lad to receive notice from g Panmure, Balham Hot. Balham, 7. the country are a regular organised fraternity, having a Secretaries of Craft Lodges, Royal Arch Chapters, Thistle Mark L. of I., F.M. Tav., at 7. general understanding with one another, and having a Mark Lodges, Encampments, Conclaves, &rc, of Wanderers, Black Horse, York-st., S.VV., at 7.30. ritual of questions and answers. Their uniform appear- any change in place, day, or month of meeting. THURSDAY, JUNE 23. ance, their periodical visits to the same localities, their regular calls at the houses where they have before procured House Com. Girls' School, at 4. food, all point to this. Sheriff Walls of this city, SATURDAY JUNE iS. , has , Lodge 60, Peace and Harmon}', F.M. Tav. found curious emblems about them, has studied their Lodge 11S5, Lewis, King's Arms Hot., Wood G reen. „ G5, Prosperity, Guildhall Tav. character, and listened to their conversation, until he can ,, 132G , Lebanon, Lion Hot., Hampton. „ S5S, South Middlesex , Beaufort Hot., North End, tell a regular initiated tramp from an impostor. The follow- ,, 1641, Crichton , S.M.H., Camberwell. Fulham. ing amusing and instructive dialogue took place between Mark 104, Macdonald , Guildhall Tav. Mark 1 iS, Northumberland, Masons' Tav., Basinghall-st. thesheriffandoneof a squad of tramps recently committed „ 205, Beaconsfield , Chequers, Walthamstow. LODGES OF INSTRUCTION . to jail : LODGES OF I NSTRUCTION. Union Waterloo, Earl of Chatham, Thomas-st., Woolwich. " From whence came you ? " Manchester, 17, Lcmdon-st., Fitzroy-sq., at S. Kent, Duke of York, Borough-rd., Southwark, 7.30. " From a town called Jerusalem." Star, Marquis of Gran by, New Cross-rd., at 7. Egyptian, Hercules Tav., Leadenhall-st., 7.30. What s your business here ? Percy, Jolly Farmers, Southgate-rd., N., at S. Fidelity, Yorkshire Grey, London-st., W.C., at 8. " To learn to subdue my appetite and to sponge my Eccleston, King's Head, Ebury Bridge, Pimlico. The Great City, M.H., Masons' Avenue, 6.30. living from an indulgent public." " Then you are a regular tramp, Sphinx, Stirling Castle, Camberwell. Finsbury, Jolly Anglers' Tav., Bath-st., City-rd. I presume ? " Alexandra Palace, Masonic Club, Loughborough , at 7.30. Ebury, 12, Ponsonby-st., Millban k, at 8. " I am taken and accepted wherever I go." King Harold , Britannia Hot., Waltham New Town , at 7. Hi ghgate, Boston Hot., junction-rd., N., at S. " How am I to recognise you as a tramp ?" MONDAY, JUNE 20. Wandsworth, East Hill Hot., Alma-rd., S.W., at 8. " By the largeness of my feet, and general carnivorous Coach & Horses Hi h-rd., Tottenham, at 8. appearance." Lodge 1159, Marquis of Dalhousie, F.M.H. Hi gh Cross, , g Air-st., at 8. How do you know yourself to be a tramp ? " „ 1506, White Horse of Kent, Holborn Viaduct Hot. Salisbury, Union Tav., Regent-st., Southern Star Crown Hot., Blackfriars-rd., at 8. " In seeking food, by being often denied, but ready to Chap. 1319, Asaph, F.M.H. , Great Northern, Berwick Arms, Berners-st., Oxford-st. try again." K. T. Precept. 131, Holy Sanctuary, 33, Golden-sq., XV. Rose, Walmer Castle Hot., Peckham-rd., at 8. " How gained you admittance to this town ? " LODGES OI? INSTRUCTION . Crusaders, St. John's Gate, Clerkenwell, at S.30. " By a good many long tramps." Lily, Greyhound , Richmond, at 7. Burgoyne, Cock Tav., St. Martin's-crt, Ludgate-hili, 6.30. " How where you received ? " Wellington, White Swan Hot., High-st., Deptford, Sto 10. Prince Frederick William Chapter, St. John's Wood. " On the end of a night policeman's billy, presented at St. John, Gun Hot., Wapping, 8 to 10. United Mariners, Three Cranes Tav., Mile End-rd., at S. my head." Sincerity, Railway Tav., Fenchurch-st. Station, at 7. Vitruvian, White Hart, Belvedere-rd., Lambeth, at S. " How did the policeman dispose of you ? " Camden, 174, High-st., Camden Town, at 8. Royal Oak, Lecture Hall, High-st., Deptford, at S. " He took me several times around the town to the south, Tredegar, Royal Hot., Mile End-rd., at S. Capper, Three Crowns, North Woolwich, at 7. east, and west, where we found the city marshal, police St. James's Union, Union Tav., Air-st., Regent-st., at S. Royal Albert, White Hart Hot., Abchurch-lane, at 7.30. jud ge, and the jailor, where a great many questions were Perfect Ashlar, Victoria Tav., Lower-rd., Rotherhithe, at 8. Stockwell, Cock Tav., Kennington-rd., rat 7.30. asked ." United Military, Earl of Chatham, Thomas-st., Woolwich, Victoria Park, The Two Brewers, Stratford, at S. " What advice did he give you ? " Upper Norwood, White Hart Hot., Church-rd., at S. West Middlesex , Feathers Hot., Ealing, at 7.30. " He advised me to walk in upright, regular steps, and Marquis of Ri pon, Pembury Tav., Amherst-rd., Hackney, 8. St. Michael's, The Moorgate, 28, Finsbury-pavement, at S. to denounce tramping." Loughborough , Cambria Tav., Loughborough June, at 7.30. Guelph, Blackbirds Inn , High-st, Leyton. " Will you be off or from?" Hyde Park, The Westbourne, 1, Craven-rd., at S. Langton, Mansion House Station Restaurant, Queen Vic- " With your permission , I'll be off very quick ." West Smithfield, Cathedral Hot., St. Paul's Churchyard, 7. toria-st., at G. " Which way are you travelling ? " St. George's, Globe Tav., Royal Hill, Greenwich, at 7. FRIDAY, JUNE 24. " East." Doric Chapter, 24S, Globe-rd., Mile End-rd., at 8. " Of what arc you in pursuit ? - Golden-sq. Royal Ccmmemoration, R. Hot., Hi h-st., Putney, S till 10. Lod ge 13S3, Friends in Council , 33, " Work, which, by my endeavours and assistance of g Leadenhall-st. Eastern Star, Royal Hot., Mile End-rd., 7.30. Chap. 749, Belgrave, Ship and Turtle, others, I hope I shall never be able to find." Marquis of Dalhousie Golden-sq., XV. St. Mark's, S.M.H., Camberwell New-rd . „ 1 159, , 33, " My friend , you are now at an institution where the 1602 Sir Hugh M ddelton Agricultural Hall, N. John Hervey, Albion Hall, London Wall, at S. „ , y , wicked are always troublesome and the weary are at rest. K.T., D., Mount Calvary, F.M. 'Tav. New finsbury Park, Hornsey WoodT., Finsbury Park, at S. You will now be conducted to the middle chamber by a Kingsland, Canonbury Tav., N., at S.30. LODGES OF I NSTRUCTION . fli ght of winding stairs, consisting of five or more steps. Metropolitan , " The Moorgate," Finsbury Pavement, 7.30. Robert Burns, Union Tav., Air-st., Regent-st., at S. Instead of corn, wine, and oil , the wages of the ancients. Strong Man, George Hot., Australian Av., Barbican, at 8. Belgrave, Harp Tav., Jermyn-st., VV., at S. yours will be bread and water for five daysi When your at TUESDAY, JUNE 21. Unions Emulation (for M.M.'s), F.M.H., 7. company escape from this place, divide into parties of three Temperance Victoria Tav., Victoria-rd., Deptford, at S. each, take a bee line for Portland or Bangor, where :n the Board of General Purposes at , , 4. Metropolitan (Victoria), Portugal Hot., Flect-st., at 7. winter they usually run free soup houses, and you may be Lod Stockwell S.M.H., Camberwell. ge 1339, , St. Marylebone, British Stores'Tav., St. John's Wood. pardoned on conditions of your never returning." [Point- „ 1 20, Earl Spencer, Swan Hot., Battersea O. Bd ge. 4 Westbourn e, Lord's Hot., St. John's Wood, at S. ing to Edmunds, turnkey.] " Follow your conductor, and 16 New Finsbury Park Alexandra Palace N. „ 95, , , United Pil grims, S.M.H., Camberwell New-rd., 7.30. fear no danger — if you behave yourself." —American Chap. 11 , Enoch , F.M.H. St. James's, Gregorian Arms, Jamaica-rd., S.E., at 8. Paper. „ 1S6 Industry, F.M.H. , Duke of Edinburgh, Silver Lion, Penny-fields, Poplar, at 7. Doric, Anderton's Hot., Fleet-st. » 933. Doric, 79, Whitechapel-rd., at 8. " „ 134S, Ebury, 5S, Grosvenor-rd., S.W. St. Luke's White Hart, King's-rd., Chelsea, 7.30. Anderton 's Hot., 33irtfjs, jftarriacfcs, anti IBcatfjs. Mark 23S, Prince Leopold, Fleet-st. Chigwell '¦ nce's Hall, Buckhurst-lull, at 8. College Weymouth-st., „ 244, Trinity , Gi , W. Royal Sin :: d, The Alwyne Castle, St. Paul's-rd., N., atS. Oxford and Cambridge University, Rose Croix 45, 33, William Pre - on, Feathers Tav., Up.George-st.,Edgware-rd. ['The charge is 2s. Gd. for announcements not exceeding Golden-sq. Earl of Carnarvon, Mitre Hot., Golborne-rd., Notting-hill. Four Lines under this heading.] LODGES OF I NSTRUCTION. Pythagorean Chapter, Portland Hot.,London-st.,Greenwich. South Middlesex , Beaufort House, Walham Green, 7.30. St. George's, Globe Tav., Greenwich , at 8. BIRTHS. Pil F.M.H., ist and last Tues. Royal Alfred Star and Garter Kew Bridge, at 7.30. grim, , , A RKELL.—On the 13th inst., at 7, St. John 's-pai-K, Hi h- at Clapton at 7.30. g Yarborough, Green Dragon, Stepney, 7. Clapton, White Hart Tav., , gate-bill, the wife of Bro. Charles Arkell, of a son . Domatic Surrey M.IL Camberwell New-rd., at , , 7.30. SATURDAY, JUNE 25. Faith, 2, Westminster Chambers, Victoria-st., S.W., at 8. BROOKES.—On the 12th inst., at Shorncliffe Camp, the Prince Fredk. Wm., Lord's Hot., St. John's Wood, at 7. Lodge 1297, West Kent, Crystal Palace, S.E. wife of Captain Charles H. Brookes, Royal Engineers, Prosperity, Hercules Tav., Leadenhall-st., at 7.30. „ 1541, Alexan d ra Palace, Alexandra Palace, N. of a son. „ iGSG Paxton, S.M.H., Camberwell. Dalhousie, The Sisters' Tav., Pownall-rd., Dalston, E., 7.30. , BROWNE.—On the 7th inst., at Florence, Mrs. Kinnear Chap. Mid-Surrey, S.M.H., Camberwell. Florence Nightingale, M.H., William-st., Woolwich, 7.30. 1044, Browne, of a son. Constitutional, Bedford Hot., Southampton Bdgs., at 7. „ 1329, Sphinx, S.M.H., Camberwell. Israel, Rising Sun Tav., Globe-rd . R ICHARDSON.—On the 12th inst., at 7, Inverness-gardens, Royal Arthur, Duke of Cambridge, 216, Bridge-rd., Batter- Kensington, thc wife of Mr. C. Garner Richardson , sea Park, at S. MASONIC MEETINGS IN WEST LAN- jun., of a son. Beacontree, Red Lion, Leytonstone, at S. CASHIRE AND CHESHIRE ROBINSON—DOUGLAS.—On the 7th inst., at Edi nbu rgh, Excelsior, Commercial Dock Tav., Rotherhithe, at 8. the wife of Mr. W. D. Robinson-Douglas of Orchard- For the Week ending Saturday, June 25, 1SS1. , St. John of Wapping, Gun Hot., High-st., Wapping, at S, ton, of a son. Islington, Moorgate Tav., 15, Finsbury Pavement. ROBERTS.— On the 13th inst., at Buttington Vicarage, thc Kennington, Horns Tav., Kennington, 7.30. MONDAY, JUNE 20. Gregorian Arms, Jamaica-rd., Bermondsey, at 8. wife of the Rev. R. J. Roberts, of a daughter. Leopold , Lodge 18-14, Worsley, Court House, Worsley. Jermyn-st., ' OOD Mount Edgcumbe, 19, St. James s, at S. Everton L. of I., M.H., Liverpool. W .—On the 13th inst., at Government House, Chat- Duke of Connaught, Palmerston Arms, Grosvenor Park, 8. ham , the wife of Bri gadier-General Sir Evelyn Wood, TUESDAY Sir Hugh M yddelton , iG2 , St. John's-rd., at 8. , JUNE21. V.C, K.C.B., of a daughter. St. Marylebone, Eyre Arms, Finchley-rd., at 8. Lodge 6G7, Alliance, M.IL , Liverpool. MARRIAGES. Corinthian, George Hot., Millwall Docks, at 7. „ 1225, Hind pool, Hartington Hot., Barrow. Henley, 'Three Crowns, North Woolwich , at 7.30. „ 127 G, Warren, Concert H., Liscard.! NICHOLSON—BRETTELI.. — On the 13th inst., at Holy Royal Naval College, Greenwich Hospital Schools , at 8. „ 1570, Prince Arthur, M.R., So, N. Hill-st., L'pool. Trinity, Richmond, Walter S. Nicholson, son of Mr. Eleanor, Angel Hot., Edmonton. Merchant's L. of I., M.H., Liverpool. 1. G. Nicholson, of Shepherd's Bush, to Eliza M. Chaucer, The Grapes, St. Thomas's-st., Borough, at 8. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 22. Bretteli, daughter of thc late Mr. Walter Bretteli, of Richmond. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 22. Lodge 220, Harmony, Wellington Hot., Garston. Liverpool. S H ORTLAN D —K NIGHT .—On the inst., at the church Lodge of Benevolence, at G. „ 724, Derby, Al.H., 14th , Liverpool. of St. Mary Magdalene, Paddington y the Rev. Dr. ,, 2, Anti quity, F.M.H. „ 1756 , Kirkdale, Skelmersdale IL , b 's Hall , Liscard. West, the Rev. H. V. Shortland to Alice Mary Hi g h Cross, Seven Sisters'-rd., Tottenham. Chap. 605, Dc Tabley, Queen >, 754< M.R., N. Hill-st., Liverpool. Kni ht of Glenthorne, Eastbourne, daughter of the „ , Bard of Avon , Greyhound Hot., Hampton-Ct. De Grey & Ri pon L. of I., g , 778 late Mr. Valentine Knight, of Thorncroft, Leatherhead. ,, 1540 , Chaucer, Bridge House Hot., London Bridge. THURSDAY, J UNE 23. Chap. 13, Union Waterloo, M.IL, Woolwich. Lodge 594, Downshire, M.H., Liverpool . DEATHS. „ 907, Royal Albert,White Hart Tav., Abchurch-lane. ,, 1505, Emulation, M.H., Liverpool. C HERRY . inst., at Tyrwhitt-road, St. „ 15S0, St. Dunstan 's, Anderton 's Hot., Fleet-st. Chap. 216, Sacred Delta, M .H., Liverpool. —On the 14th 95, John 's, S.E., Susanna, wife of Mr. E. Cherry, of LODGES OF I NSTRUCTION . VVm. de la More Encamp., A.R., Bootle. M.H., Liverpool. Greenwich, aged 70. Prince Leopold. The Moorgate, Finsbury-pavement, at 7. Ancien t Union L. of I., H OPEWELL.—On the 13th inst., at 10, Lansdownc- Confidence, Railway Tavern, Fenchurch-st., 7 till 9. FRIDAY, JUNE 24. gardens Croydon, Dr. Menra Hopewell, in the Gist New Concord, joll y Farmers, South gate-rd., N., at S. [jodge 10G 1 , Triumph , Market Hot., Lythain. , Mt. Lebanon, Horse Shoe 'Tav., Newington Causeway, S. ,, 10SG, Walton, Skelmersdale Hall , Liverpool. year of his age. Pythagorean, Portland Hot., Greenwich , at 8. Chap. GSo, Sefton , M.IL , Liverpool. LANCASTER .—On thc ioth inst., at Oatlands, Amelia Burdett Coutts, Lamb Tav., Bethnal Green Railway Stn. Lancaster. La Tolerance, 2, Maddox-st., VV., at 7.45. OAKE —On the Gth inst., at Lymington , Major Robert Peckham Lord Wellington Hot., Old Kent-rd., at S. Hou.ow.* Y '.S PJ1.1.S.—Dismiss nil yonr doubts; let 110 one benny N . , 51G, ton Noake, late Captain and Adjutant Scottish Finsbury Park Alwyne Caslle, St. Paul's-rd., N. longer oppressed wilh tbe notion that bis or ber malady is incurable Comp , till ihese punf y injr Pills have had a fair trial. Where ordinary pre. Borderers Militia, and Lieutenant and Adjutant ist Southwark, Southwark Park 'Tav., Southwark Park, at 8. 'f this paratUm fails these Pitts produce the best results. A course o Royal Dragoons, aged 7G. Dukeof Connaught, Ryl. Edwd. Hot., Mare-st., I fackney, 8. admirable medicine cleanses Ihe blood from all impurities , and im- United Strength , Prince Alfred , i3, Crowndale-rd., N.W.,7. proves its quality. 'Tiie whole system is thus benefited throug h thc POOLK .—On the gth inst., at 102, St. Paul's-road, Cam- Whittington, Red Lion, Poppin 's-court, Fleet-si., at 8. usual channels without reduction of slrenRth , shock to the nerves , den square, N.W., Mr. William James Poole. Royal Jubilee , Si , Long Acre, at 8. or any other inconvenience ; in fact , health is renewed by natural means. For curing diseases of the throat , windpipe, and, chest, STRA F FOR D.—On the ioth inst., at 6, Nottingham-ter- Langthorne, Swan Hot., Stratford, at S. these Pills have pre-eminentl y established a world-wide fame, and race, Mr. Henry Strafford, in his 72nd year. Temperance in the East. G. the Fourth, Ida-st., E.,at 7.30. in complaints of the stomach , liver , and kidneys, they are equally Eleanor, Trocadero Hot., Liverpool-st., Edmonton. efficacious. They arc composed of rare balsams, without a single TODD.— On the nth inst., at the Oaklands, llkley, Mt Ranelagh, Six Bells, Hammersmith-rd., at 8, grain of mertury or any ether deleterious substance,— [A D --- T .-] Matthew Todd , of Bradford, aged 58.