FREEMASONRY AND ITS OBJECTS. feel that , at any rate, there is nothing in Freemasonry vvhich can chill any devout aspirations , wound any tender conscience, or quicken any feelings or There are few more competent exponents of the aims and objects of aspirations which are at variance vvith our best interests in this life or in of YORK and theaddress Freemasonry than our reverend brother the Dean , another. '' with which he recently inaugurated the series of lectures vvhich will be de- Having shown that Freemasonry is not any of the things he enumerated , livered from time to time under the auspices of the Lodge of Defence, No. our reverend brother proceeded to defime " the object of our Society " as t22i , Leeds, is a model of what such an address should be. It was clear being " to cultivate social intercourse and frater nal fellowship with the view and precise in its several parts , easy of comprehension by the general body of promoting acts of benevolence and Charity, and exalting and inculcating of Craftsmen , and a truthfu l presentation of the purposes vvhich Free- the practice of morality and due reverence and loyal allegiance to the powers masonry has set itself to accomplish. No doubt our distinguished brother that be, whether of heaven or earth." As regards the constitution of our would have felt equally, if not more, at home in addressing an audience Order, he took occasion to point out that, in this country at all of highly cultured Masons desirous of learning more about the abstruser events, " it gathers together men of all ranks and stations, fro m the Heir to the Throne mysteries of the Craft . But we doubt very much if a learned address would to thc working man." There may not, perhaps, be many of the latter have been as generally acceptable as that vvhich vve had the pleasure of , but there is little doubt the Fraternity is " abundantly recruited from the publishing last week, for the reason that it would not have bcen so readily upper and middle classes of society." It includes " men of all shades of comprehended by the general body. It would not have appealed so directly politics and all schools of religious thought , of the highest as well as the to their sympathies or to those of the general public, vvho , though they are not simplest intellectual culture, men of every profession and calling, clerica l themselves members of the Masonic Fraternity, are nevertheless greatly and lay, men of different temperaments and dispositions , of varied ifts, interested in its proceedings. But let us accompany our reverend brother g of various professions, the richest and the poorest, the man of business and through the several sections of his address, and vve shall then be in a better the man of leisure, the man of study and the man of action , the man of position to appreciate its value. He began by pointing out that the old commerce and the man of agriculture, thc man of science and the man conception as to the character of Freemasonry, however much of truth it of politics, the employer and the employed , the man of the most independen t may have contained in former days, holds good no longer. People do not and of the most subordinate positions. " That such an organisation as this now caricature us, and set us down as " mere gluttons and bibulous people, —which " masses all these different classes of the community together whose conversation was flavoured with coarseness, and whose actions " ; which " brings them on to one common neutral ground ," where they meet savoured of indecency." The habits of society, of which Freemasons are " and are honoured , not so much for their rank and position without as for their an important part , forbid any such suggestion. But the belief is still position and rank within ;" which is " a social democracy, and yet controlled widely prevalent that Freemasonry is a kind of goodfellovvshi p club, and by a discipline which is loyally submitted to, and cheerfull y recognised , and in ascribing this belief to the habit so common he is probably not far wrong governed by an executive which retains the confidence of the members among brethren of describing what is nothing more than the simple and generally, and is obeyed and honoured "—should win the admiration of so necessary refreshment which should always follovv labour by " thc pedantic competent a jud ge is not to be wondered at; neither is it surprising that he and archaic " term of " banquets." We meet together for the discharge of should give voice to the opinion that " it would be indeed a shame, grievous and when we have discharged them vve dine or sup our appointed duties , abuse of great opportunities , a criminal waste of a grand and intricate together or spend an hour or two in taking some light refreshments. This organisation (vvhich seems to have been permitted lo grow together for some as the case may be, is magniloquent! refection , slight or substantial , )' great purpose) if it was allowed to subside into a mere occasion for in- described as a banquet ," and hence, no doubt , the belief he referred to " dul gence, for mere parade, for mere utterance of familiar formularies and lhat Masons are a " goodfellovvship rlub," who meet together for no mere platitudes , and for the mere assumption of costume." F.qually other purpose than that of enjoy ing themselves. But even if they merit important is it to note that " a good example is catching, and that the this appellation there is, as he truly says, a sufficient apology for their , evidence, on such a large scale as ours, of men able to differ, and yet able conduct. There is indeed , no reason why frugal and necessary refresh- , to teach a fellowshi p of harmony and mutual respect , will not be ineffectual Masonic bod ment should not be taken by members of the y when they if only it is sincere." meet together for thc transaction ot business. It is " consistent vvith Much else might be quoted from this instructive address, but we have humanity itself that the partaking of food should be social rather than selected enough to show how justly the objects of Freemasonry are under- solitary." In short , we meet as a lodge and dine or sup together as a stood by the Dean of YORK , and how grand a future lies before the Craft, famil y. This we do some eight or ro times in the course of 12 months , if only its members will appreciate and act up to his teachings. It is, and the people must indeed be censorious who can deduce harm from indeed , an able exposition of Freemasonry, and the Lodge of Defence will customs so simple and indulged in at intervals so rare. be fortunate indeed if the rest of the series of the lectures which are to Again , as our reverend brother points out, Freemasonry is not a be delivered under its auspices equal , or even approach , the one we have benefit society ; it does not lend itself , except on very special occasions, to just been summarising. anything in the nature of spectacular display, and , above all , it is not, neither has it ever advanced any claim to be, a religion. It is not a benefi t society, because men do not join our ranks for the sake of any benefits they INTRODUCTION TO BRO. VERNONS SCOTTISH "lay hope to derive from it on their own account, but in order to be able, MASONIC HISTORY. through its instrumentality, to render services to others. Benefit societies are, no doubt , usefu l , and, as the Rev. Bro. PUREY -CUST remarks, "it may The following introduction by Bro. W. J. Hughan to Bro. Vernon 's work he an act of prudence " to belong to one, " and it is, no doubt , great want recently published , has been reprinted by permission of the Author, and °f prudence to belong to nothing of the sort , and to make no provision for will , we think, prove of interest to our readers -.— possible dark days, or for those dependent on us." But , as he goes on to I am exceedingly pleased that Bro. W. Fred. Vernon has so promptl y •idd, " surely it is a different and a higher course if the object is not self but responded to the wishes of several students in writing a comprehensive others , not what we may get for ourselves, but how vve can best utilise our "History of I' reemasonry in the Province of Roxburghshire and Selkirk- means and capabilities to promote the welfare of our brethren." Again , shire," not only as such a work is much needed (containing as it does •'reemasonry is no religion , but " it recognises religious truths; it inculcates numerous particulars respecting old lodges from 16 74 to 1892), but ¦ind practises much which lies at the base of all true religion , and promotes primarily because rny friend is most thoroug hly conversant with the subject , •t frame of mind and a temper which are most helpful to religion." It nnd has virtually been preparing for this " labour of love " (though without occupies ground " which i.s common to all who hold anything deserving lo intending it) for many years past. Amidst the multitudinous duties of a oe recognised as serious and sensible religious opinions. It accentuates, busy life he has contrived to find time to do justice to the important records dwells upon , inculcates, and encourages those cardinal princi ples and of the old Lodge of Melrose , vvith minutes from 1674; the Lodge of Kelso s Piritual foundations without which anything worthy to be called a religion from 1701 , and those of the extinct lod ge at Haughfoot , fro m 1702 , besides cannotif exist , and when vve meet we do not suppress the very name of GOD other ancient ateliers whose transactions are duly described in musty s His out very being were of place in social life and philanthrop ic work." volumes, and now, for the first time, see the li ght by being placed at the ^ Moreover , " it is something in an age when men arc enticed to associate service of the universal Craft for examination and comparison with kindred emsclves together where the very name of Goi> and the very mention of MSS. More even than this will be found in the following pages, for all the l 8 °n would be deemed an intrusion and a discord , jarring with the lodges in the two counties concerned have their histories pourtrayed by a '•ccepted routine , and at variance with the purpose of their gatherings, to master hand , so that those dating from the present or t8th century, as well as still earlier organisations, have at last obtained the prominence (both of the 17th century, or earlier) appear in the Roll of Lodges they so well deserve , being thus fitly and fully made known by an ardent authorised by " Mother Kilwinning," as prepared by Brothers Lyon and Wylie; and yet they arc called after that time honoured centre of Masonry. and capable Craftsman . As the last warrant issued was numbered and only have been traced exceptionall situated as respects ancient Masonic documents 79, 35 Scotland is y ; in the records (inclusive of Antigua, Virginia [two], and Dublin), there unless in regard to England (and all other countries) being far behind, evidently must be many entitled to use the affix " Kilwinning," even though copies of the "Old Charges," those preserved in the southern part of Great their Charters may not be registered in the, archives. Britain being much more numerous and valuable. Brethren familiar with Bro. Lyon 's work, before rioted , or Bro. Gould's Notwithstanding, however, all that has been done to reproduce and make noble " History of Freemasonry," will be aware of the numerous minute books in existence (even of lodges vvhich have collapsed) relating to the known these relics of the past by competent brethren in Scotland , much Scottish Craft, such as Atcheson's Haven , Dundee, Perth , Dunblane done and many are the old lodges which arc, as yet , lacking , remains to be , Banff , Haddington , Peebles, Biggar, Bathgate, and others of the 17th historians to unfold their treasures and describe their eventful past. century, or slightly later. Chief amoTilfthc brethren who have sought to place the main facts re- These, and thc old lodges already referred to, beginning with the year lating to these ancient lodges at the disposal of Masonic students through- 1599-1600, testify to the extreme simplicity of the mode of reception or initiation out the wide world is Bro. D. Murray Lyon, whose " History of the Lodge , and prove that noblemen , gentlemen, and various Craftsmen , in addition to Operative Masons , were received into thc lodges as members of Edinburgh (Mary's Chapel), No. i " (1S73), takes front rank, and is a , being termed " Geomatic ," and the other class " Domatic " Masons condensation of extraordinary records dating from ; in model of research and fact, in not a few the speculative composed the majority of the members. It I599i practically continuous to thc present year of Grace. The same inde- is impossible for me herein to even glance at the curious customs described atigable brother (with whom I have long becn a fellow labourer), also wrote in the records, but those cited by Bro. Vernon will amp ly serve to cast a a series of articles on " Mother Lodge, Kilwinning, No. o," in the defunct bright light on some of the proceedings of our beloved Fraternity during the past two hundred years or more in a Freemasons' Magazine and Masonic Mirror," as also " Recollections of province noted for its Masonic " antiquity and activity. at Thornhill " (1S66), and is now engaged in the Lodge of Freemasons I am confident that the following pages will be found to be a most im- Scotland. preparing an official history of the Grand Lodge of portant and valuable contribution to Masonic literature, and justify me in The senior lodge on the Scottish roll (No. o) has likewise been attended offering a very hearty greeting to Bro. Vernon on behalf of the rapidly to by Bro. Robert Wylie, who has compiled a most interesting volume increasing Guild of Masonic Historians and Students. " Heid Lud " in (editions 1878 and 18S2). There vvere really three ges W. J. HUGHAN. Scotland , Edinburgh being the " first and principa l," Kilwinning " the " Dunscore," Torquay. secund ," and Stirling " the third Ludge," according to the supplemental gated and signed b " William Schaw, Maister of statutes of 1599, promul y PROVINCIAL GRAND CHAPTER OF EAST Wark, Warden of the Maisonis." A usage, however, not peculiar to that country, Strasburg, Cologne, and Vienna being an example of another LANCASHIRE. such extraordinary trio (of the fifteenth and later centuries) under the wing of the Steinmetzen. ... CONSECRATION OF THE UNITY CHAPTER, No. 2341, - The ancient Lodge of Melrose is now No. 1 bis , the junior of the trio AT OLDHAM. numbered " One ," being the old Lodge of Aberdeen with records from immediate predecessors, having worked for many years There was a very large assembly held at the Queen-street Schools- 1670 , and , like its " previously—possibly centuries—all being veritably of time-immemorial buildings admirably adapted for the purpose—on Wednesday, the 22nd antiquity. ult. Comp. Col. Le Gendre Nicholas Starkie, G. Supt., presided on the " Canongate Kilwinning, No. 2," Edinburgh dates from 1677, as a occasion , and vvas supported by a large number of his Prov. Grand Officers, pendicle of No. o, its history having being written in a most efficient including Comps. James H. Sillitoe, Prov. G.H. ; A. H. Jefferis, Prov. ; Chadwick manner by Bro. Allan Mackenzie, one of its Past Masters. The Lodge of G.J. John , Prov . G.S.E. ; Rev. John Clayton , acting Prov. " Glasgow St. Joh n ," No. 3 bis, is believed to be of great age, what seems G.S.N, (through the unavoidable absence of Comp. E. Bigoe Bagot , Prov. to be the same organisation being mentioned in the Incorporation Records G.S.N., through indisposition) ; and Scott Younge, Prov. G.D.C., who of the 17th century. One of its souvenirs suggests an early observance of carried out his difficul t portion of the proceedings in a most efficient and the time-honoured loyal toast, viz., an old chest, possibly used by thc " Box admirable manner. Master ," having thereon the words " God save the King and Masons' Cra ft , The musical arrangements vvere under the direction of the Prov. Grand 1684." Like its fellow No. 3 (Scone and Perth of the 17th century), no Organist. The vocalists were Comps. W. H. Kershaw, P.Z. ; N. Dumville, account of its Records, save a few brief sketches , has yet appeared. P.Z., P.P.G.S.B.; J. Clafton , P.Z., P.P.G.O.; and A. S. Kinnell. Bro. Edward Macbean tells us that " Glasgow Kilwinning, No. 4, The companions assembled in the large hall , and stood to receive the G. possesses minutes of the " Third Degree," proving that it was worked Suptcrintendent and his officers , and a conclave was formed. After the therein on April ist , 1735, which is thus the second oldest reference in admittance of the rest of the companions, the ceremony was at once pro- Scottish Records to that ceremony, the first to claim that distinction being ceeded with. No. 2, Edinburgh , slightly earlier in the same year. It will be rioted that I he G. SUPERINTENDENT then addressed the companions very effectively Bro. Vernon cites a very curious entry in the minute book of the extinct upon the nature of the meeting. lodge at Haughfoot , originall y made known by Bro. Robert Sanderson , Lomp. J. CHADWICK , P.G.S.E., stated thc wishes of the companions of dated 22nd December, 1702 , a certified extract of which was kindly sent me the proceedings they had taken with respect to thc chapter. by that zealous Craftsman. Bro. Vernon agrees with me, that the reference The officers being approved of by all present , the G. SUPERINTENDENT is not to a separate degree , but only to a ceremony, at which Apprentices called upon Comp. the Rev. W. R. Clayton, P.Z., for the oration , which he were eligible to be present ; just as with the passing of Fellow Crafts, or gave with great impressiveness, having had no notice whatever that he Master Masons in the Lodge of Edinburgh, as illustrated so fully in Bro. would be called upon. He said : Lyon's valuable history. The minute reads— I , having been called upon, quite unexpectedly, to fulfil a duty vvhich would other- " Of entre eis the apprentice did wise have devolved upon our Piov. G.S.N., Comp, Bagot, I feel myself at a con- Common ge) siderable disadvantage. First, on account of the suddenness of this call to duty ; leaving out (the Jud ' Then they whisper the word as before . secondly, because of my inability to perform it in the able manner in which Comp. and the Master Mason grips his hand Bagot would have done. There is not given to every man the same ready flow of words, or the power of clothing his sentiments in the after the ordinary way." same eloquent language for which our esteemed Comp. Bagot is noted. However, I think 1 may safel imparted at this ceremony, y assure Evidently there was no additional information you of this, that what you will lose in eloquence on the present occasion you will whether it related to the position or grade of a Fellow Craft or Master gain in brevity. I will content myself with drawing your attention to one great Mason , as the words in italics confirm. No such statement would be a point taught in this Sublime Degree, which, to my mind, ought to be thoroughly correct account of the conferring of the second or third degrees under the impressed upon us all , viz., " Reverence for Holy things." In the wonderfully modern regime. beautifu l ceremony of exaltation in this Degree, the candidate is taught at a very " Canongate and Leith ," No. 5, is an offshoot of No. 1, Edinburgh— early stage in the proceedings to regard the name of the Most High with the greatest " Masones in the Chanongate and North Lithe, having prcsumtuslay used awe ; that he must not approach the sacred altar on which it is displayed without the libartay to unite among thamsalves and antar and pass within our the customary acts of adoration. Later on, the five signs are all intended to in- culcate the same spirit of deep presink, and having eraked a loge amongc thamsalves, without any Roiall devotion and reverential awe towards God and all that pertains to His word and worship. I think it or Generall Wardones athoretay," from the year 1CS8. The mother lodge , then , most important that we schism ; neither was it able to prevent a similar should remember this in the present day, when there is so much of the sp irit of was powerless to heal the secularism and atheism abroad. Craftsmen , founders of thc "Journey- The consecration of this chapter, will, we secession in 1707-9 of a number of trust, be the means of fostering on an appeal to the Lords of Council and and inculcating within the breasts of all vvho men " Lodge, who eventually, shall become members of it, a true spirit of reverence, empowered to meet as a lodge, to communicate " the that the name of the Most Session , were legally Hi ff h may not pass their lips in a light and trifling manner ; that the ordinary Masonic business, subject to the Sacred M ason Word," and transact Volume, which contains the treasures of His will and word, may Decreet Arbitral oi 8th January, Bro. be treated by oversight of No. 1 ; by a 1715. them vvith such respect and regard as they never give to an ordinary volume. in the History ot the Lodge ol J ourneymen William Hunter s " Incidents One word as regards the ceremonies in a Royal Arch chapter. These are religious Masons, Edinburgh , No. 8" (1884) are interesting, and should be acts ; they are conducted , or should be, in a reli gious manner. The blessing of the consulted by all who desire to become acquainted vvith this singular episode Most High is invoked on all occasions ; portions of His Holy Word are appointed in Scottish Freemasonry. Another capital volume to be studied is " Free- to be read. Let us see to it that all this is done in a reverent manner; that the masonry in Inverness," by Bro. Alexander Ross (1887). " St. John's Old companions stand properl y to order with the P. or S. sign; that the readings are Kilwinning, No. 6," was started long before 1678, though its Warrant of given with due expression j that the prayers are said as prayers should be; that Confirmation only takes effect as from that year. there is nothing perfunctory about any part of the ceremony, but that it is all real Although the ancient Lodge of Kelso did not cast in its lot with the and earnest. If this be done, I feel sure it will be edif ying to the companions, and promote more surely than anything else the good of Scottish Grand Lodge before 1754, it will be seen by reference to Bro. Royal Arch Masonry, a sketch of its transactions that minutes exist of its meetings general spirit of true religion , and the fear and love of God , and the honour and Vernon's skilful glory of His Holy name. many of which are of considerable importance, especiall y one back to 1701 , The anthem " Behold how good ' was then rendered of 1 Sth Juno, 1754, in which it is admitted that the lodge had , and the ceremony excerpt concluded by the " Patriarchal Benediction " by the P.G.S.N. knowledge of but two Degrees—Apprentice and Fellow Craft. This " defect The G. SUPERINTENDENT then requested Comp. Constitution " was rectified by the services of six visiting brethren ]. H. Sillitoe, P.G.H-, in their to take the chair as M.E.Z., and Comp. Abram Ciegg, IL. Edinburgh , who duly " raised " several members " lo the rank of P.P.G.J., as from whilst Comp. A. H. Jefferis, P.G.J., was in his " as wc should say, to tlie Degree of .1 Master M ason. place, in order to install the Masters, or, Princi pals. Bro. James Smith is engaged in writing a History of " Dumfries No. " and has alread done good service as historian Kilwinning Lodge, 53, y * My introduction to Bro. James Smith's important work will include a sketch of all of No. 140 , which is known as the '^Operative Lodge " of that town *. The the copies of the " Old Charges " in Scotland, and will thus include the Melrose version. records date back to A.D. 1(187, though neither No. 53 or No. 6 at Inverness [Since published] . The ceremonies throughout were rendered by Comps. Sillitoe and SUPREME GRAND ROYAL ARCH CHAPTER OF Jefferis in a most impressive manner, several companions present remarking that they had never seen them rendered so beautifully. SCOTLAND. Comp. Clement V. Haworth was installed as first M.E.Z.; Comp. H. Andrew, H.; and Comp. Bottomley, I.; and the officers vvere invested by The meeting for annual election and installation M.E.Z. of office-bearers was the , held on Monday, the 20th ult., in Freemasons' Hall The chapter was then closed. , Edinburgh. The Right Hon. the Earl of Haddington , M.E. Past G. Principal Z., opened Grand Immediately Comp. Col. Starkie resumed his chair, and opened Prov. Chapter, after which apologies for absence were read from Comps. the Right Grand Chapter. Hon. Lord Saltoun (railing , M.E.G.Z.; the Most Hon. the Marquis of Breadalbane, Upon over the roll of Prov. Grand Officers , all were found to be G.H.; and others. present, vvith the exception of thc Prov. Grand Chaplain , who, as we have 1 he G.S.E. then read over the list of nominations to the various offices before mentioned, vvas indisposed. , and the . following companions were elected and installed : All the chapters in the province were represented, with the exception of two, and they were ordered to be fined. Comp. James Dalrymple Duncan ...... Depute G.Z. „ Major F. W. Allan ...... The minutes of the last meeting G.f. were read and confirmed , and the yearly „ Robt. S. Brown ...... G.S.E. report was read by the Prov. Grand H., ILLITOE Comp. S , which proved „ J. McNaught Campbell ...... G.S.N. Province of East Lancashire to be in the a highly flourishing condition. ,, James Melville ...... G. Treas. The Treasurer 's accounts were adopted , and there being a considerable ,, C C. Nisbet ...... G. Recorder. balance in hand, Comp. SILLITOE proposed 20 guineas be given to the East „ Col. John Camp bell ...... G. Chancellor. Lancashire Systematic and Educational Benevolent Institution. „ John Carruthers ...... G. ist Soj. This was unanimously carried. „ James Simpso n ...... G. 2nd Soj. Comp. W. F. Lean vvas appointed Auditor, with another, whose name „ Major Adam Elliot Black ...... G. 3rd Soj . we did not catch. „ Sir Jas. R. G. Maitland, Bart...... G.S.B. The Prov. Grand Officers for the ensuing year were then invested as ,, Lieut.-Col. N. Ivison Macadam ...... G.D. of C follows : „ James H. Forshaw ...... G. Depute D. of C. Comp. J. H. Sillitoe ...... Prov. G.H. ,, P. Lyle Henderson ...... G.S. of VV. „ J. Heelis (by Deputy) ...... Prov . G.J . „ W. S. Hunter ...... ist G. Std. Br. „ John Chadwick ...... Prov. G.S.E. 1, Wm. Adamson ...... 2nd G. Std. Br. „ Rev. J. Clayton, P.Z...... Prov. G.S.N. ,, John Taylor ...... G. janitor. „ Wm. Forrest, P.Z...... Prov. G.P.S. At the conclusion of the installation ceremony the M.E. ActingGrandZ. Wm. Hardcastle „ , P.Z...... Prov. ist A.G.S. installed Comp. James Berry as P.G. Superintendent of Angus and Mearns, „ H. S. Duckworth, P.Z...... Prov. 2nd A.G.S. and Comp. George Christie as P.G. Superintendent of Stirlingshire . „ James Butterworth, P.Z...... Prov. G.S.B. The Grand Chapter vvas then closed , and the companions adjourned to H. Taylor P „ , .Z...... Prov. G. Std. Br. the Board Room , there to celebrate the Festival of the Vernal Equinox by Dr. Foreman „ , P.Z...... Prov. G.D.C. dining together. The chair vvas taken by the Right Hon. the Earl of Hothersale „ J. , P.Z...... Prov. A.G.D.C. Haddington , and the croupiers were Comps. James Simpson and John „ J. Holyoak ...... Prov. G. Org. Carruthers. Immediately the Prov. Grand Chapter vvas closed, and subsequently a On the removal of the cloth the usual loyal, patriotic, and Masonic banquet was held at the Union Club, where a first-class musical entertain- toasts vvere given and responded to, " Thc Supreme Grand Chapter " being . ment had been arranged by Comp. J. Clayto n , assisted by the before- given by Comp. L. M ACKEKSY , and responded to by Comp. J. D. DUNCAN. mentioned companions. The CHAIRMA N replied to the toast of " The Grand Lodge of Scotland," proposed by Comp. W M . OFFICER , and Comp. LINDSAY M ACKERSY replied 0 for " The Supreme Council of Scotland , 33 ," proposed by Comp. J. CONSECRATION OF THE BOOTLE- WILBRAHAM DALRYMPLE DUNCA N. LODGE. No. 2403, AT KNOTTY ASH. Other toasts followed.

1 he consecration of the above lod ge lod ge, bearing a name which is honoured , not only in West Lancashire, but throughout thc world where THE RELIGION OF FREEMASONRY. English Freemasonry exists, took place on Thursday, the 23rd ult., at the Village Hall, Knotty Ash, West Lancashire, when there was an attendance The Old Charges of about 90 brethren , nearly half of whom vvere Grand and Prov. Grand , which are still ordered to be read at the making of a Freemason demand of him the belief in the existence of a Supreme I3eing; Officers. The name of the new lodge is in honour of Bro. thc Ri ht Hon. , g and an active belief in God is the foundation of all reli the Earl of Lathom, G.C.B., Pro G.M., P.G.M. West Lanes., and the hint gion. further " thrown out by his lordship at thc Provincial Grand Lodge some years ago They " oblige him to that religion in which all men agree, qualif ing it by the additional words : "to be good men aud true men of will be adopted in connection with the new lodge. This was to the effect y , honour and honesty," that it was desirable if lodges would devote all initiation fees, after deducting that is, to be strictly moral men. These two ideas in " the Grand Lodge expenses, to the cause of the Masonic Charities. The their combination give us the " Religion of Morality , to wbich no sane man can or will object. Village Hall, Knotty Hill , Knotty Ash , is a handsome erection , is most Thc axiom that man b is a reli admirably adapted for Masonic purposes; and was decorated for thc occa - , y nature gious being, is deduced from sion in a suitable manner. The initial meeting vvas of the most genial general observation. The fact of an inherent religious sense, common to and successful nature. all people, leads to the conception of a general reli gion , the source of all particular religions and religious sects, having for its object the veneration Bro. W. Goodacre, P.G.S.B. England , Prov. G. Sec , efficientl y fulfilled ol God , and the goodness, piety, and morality of men .- and this is the the duties of Presiding Officer , and he vvas assisted in the impressive con- " Religion of Freemasonry," all the rest being dogmatic by-work; secration ceremony b Bros. T. Forrester y , P.G. Std. Br. ; R. Wylie, different in the different reli ions, in which all people never can nor will P.G.D. Christie g ; J. , P.J.G.W. ; W. Savage, P.G. Treas. ; j. I. agree. Lambert, P.P.G.R. ; D. M. Gaskin , P.P.G. Treas. ; R. Armitage, P.G Ihe people, pre-eminentl endowed with this innate sense of religious- Reg. ; C. Heywood, P.G.D.C ; Rev. Pcmblctt y J. , P.G.C ; R. G ness in antiquity, vvere the Jews, vvho vvent even so far as to establish their Bradley, P.G.S. ; and W. Johnson, P.S.G.W. political government on a religious idea , called " theocracy, or Divine The founders of the lodge were Bros. C. Fothcrgill , P.G.S. ; E. II government." Christianity is the historical , logical , and therefore, legiti- Cookson , P.P.J .G.W.; W. Oversby, P.M. 1393 ; G- Holme, jun., W.M. mate, outcome of Judaism. 2294 ; E. Berry ; W. H. Bucknall, P.P.A.G.D.C.Staffordshire ; Samuel But man has not only a religious soul, he is also possessed of the faculty L. Fraser , P.M. 1264 ; W. Rawsthornc, P.M. 1182 ; Hedley Oliver, 1264 ; of the mind which varies in its operations according to environments and H. Whittingham , 216; T. Holme, J.D. 1182 ; VV. Pye, P.M. 1094 ; W. the individual nature of persons and peoples. Acting upon this inborn Lothian , 249 ; G. Barclay, 2316; D. Lothian , j.W. 1182 ; Dr. R. J. religious disposition , it became, by its diversif ying power , the factor of the Richardson ; Thomas Scotson ; J. R. Clarke, 1182 ; and W. j . Davidson , various reli gions and reli gious sects of the world , of which each and every 1182. one pretends to be the only true one, condemning all the others as spurious I here were also present— and false—hence their mutual conflict vvhich , stimulated by fanaticism, Bros. ]. T. Callow, P.P.G. Treas. ; J. C. Robinson , P.P.A.G.D.C; J. M, often led and still does lead to the most cruel and merciless prosecutions. Smythe, P.P.A.G.D.C ; J. R. Bottomley, P.P.A.G.D.C ; R. Foote, P.P.G. The grand and sublime idea, underlying as a solid foundation the Treas. ; J. B. Mackenzie, P.P.S.G.D.; A. Cotter, P.P.G.S.B. ; Eli Brooks, structure of Freemasonry, is the spirit of tolerance and reconciliation. P.J.G.D.; R. Sharrock , P.G.S. ; W. E. Coxon, P.P.G.S. ; J. Shield, P.M . The primeval conceptions of all religious manifestations were in their 1086 ; H. B. Wrieht, Off, 1182 ; T. I. Sparlinjr. Sec. 21 u. R. VV. M'Lachlan. origin polytheistic, vvhich a hi her intellectual development of the mind P.M. g 24 1 , W. Griffiths, W.M. 2114; T. Vernon , P.M. 292 ; E. B. Ironsides, reduced to the idea of monotheism. The lews, ori ginall y Elohists (fro m W.M. 12C 4; J. Tarbuck, W.M. 2316 ; W. J. Garrett , P.M. 2290 ; ]. Scott, Elohim , a plura l expression), became, in the course of time, Jehovists. LP.M. 2294 ; A. Morris, I.P.M. 1182; Procter, I.P.M. 66 Leach J. 7; J. , W.M. From the innalcness of the reli gious sense, as we have seen , sprang by 1 299 ; H Pye, P.M. 249 ; J. Edwards, P.M. 1182 ; G. Banner , P.M. T. . J. 32; the diversif ying power of the mind the various reli gions of the world , and Ldwards, W.M. 460 ; C. Stewart, P.M. 2375 ; R. Tunnicliffe , S.W. 11S2 ; W. H. Bicknel), S.W. 2204 ; and numerous other brethren. to this source by the same power, in its final harmonising tendency, all must ultimatel y return again. In thc course of the ceremony an eloquent oration was given by Bro. the If , in the comparative study of all these various religions, we merely Kcv. J. D IMBLETT on " The Nature and Princi ples of the Institution." look at their outwardness, if vve only consider them in their sp irit according At thc conclusion of the consecration ceremony, Bro. C. Fothcrg ill , to the letter and their historical traditions ; they fill diverge in different J - G.S., was installed the first W.M. of the lodge, and the officers vvere the directions. But if vve examine and weigh them according to their true in- following : Bros. E. II. Cookson , P.P.J.G.W., S.W. ; W. T. Oversby, wardness and intrinsic value, their primeva l source and fountain , vve find }, -'M., J.W. ; VV. Pye, P.M., Treas. ; G. Holme, jun., Sec. ; Samuel L. ¦raser that the most prominent religions converge again towards a common , P.M., S.D.; W. Rawsthornc, P.M., j.D. ; W. H. Bucknell , centre. M J. . D.C ; H. Whittingham , Org. ; E. Berry, I.G. ; and Dr. R. I. But that these religions may meet, there must be a place, a temple must Richardson , D. Lowthian , Hedley, Oliver, and G. Barclay, Stwds. be built for this purpose. Hie names of four gentlemen were then proposed for initiation , including that Such a temple is our temple—the sublime Masondom ! Here we shall be of the Rev. Frank J. Powell, M.A., Vica r of Knotty Ash. There vvere re-united again by reason and intelli gence, b the sp irit of love and recon- ¦ l'so y many brethren proposed as joining members. ciliation , what Popes and anti: Popes of all religions by their mutual curses An excellent banquet was provided by Bro. J. Casey, ancl the music u( in the name uf God have divided and separated. Such is the lofty and . e ceremony, as vve/1 as at the after gathering, was very charmingly ren- dered divine mission of universal Freemasonry. A man must not have a spark of by Bros. Kirkham, Edwards, Heginbotham , Whittingham, and true reli ion in his soul if he cannot comprehend this noble duty.— E. R., others . g in the Freemasons ' J ournal. PHCENIX FIRE OFFICE, TD OYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION HPHE EARTHQUAKES AT ZANTE i , LOMBARD ST., Si 57, CHARING CROSS , ** ¦ FOR GIRLS. 9 Subscriptions received by the Grand Secreta ry in respon se LONDON. —Established 1782. to appeal from the brethren of " The Star of the East Lovrisr Current Rates I Assured free of all Liability . Lod ge," Zante , for assistance to sufferers by the recent Liberal and Prompt Settleme nts \ Electric Lighting Rules supplied THE W. C. MACDONALD , ) Joint 105II1 ANNIVERSARY FESTIVA L earthquakes in that island. F. B. MACDONALD , $ Secretaries. £ s. d. WILL HE HELD AT THE The British Chapte' r, No. S S S 0 Bro. 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" & COOPER , ublished in the Christmas Number of the Freemason PARTRIDGE The celebration ot the the anniversary, or as it " THE " STA TIONERS , 75th , for 1892. is called , the " Diamond Jubilee ," of the constitution <' 191 & 192 , FLEET STREET, LONDON. of Meridian Sun Lodge, N o. i .sB, on the roll of thc [ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.] Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania, which was held at Ihe ' THE ROYAL COURTS NOTE PAPER. COPIES SIXPENCE EACH, This is the cheapest paper ever introduced to the public, Masonic Hall at Philadel phia , on the .(th till;, appear-, it being slightly tinted, thick, and pleasant to write upon. *™4 also permission to recite the above Ballad, may be function. Bro. Michael Price 4s. per ream. , tu have been ,a very grand obtained from the Author, Arnuld , M.W.G.M. Pennsylvania , was present by in. M.A., #HE VELLUM WOVE CLUB-HOUSE. PAPER. F. W. DRIVER, vitation from the lodge, as were likewise quite a strong , 62, Lancaster .Road, The best paper made. Send for sample boxof paper and " Netting Hill, W. envelopes, post free for 2s. Catalogues Post Free. contingent of Grand Officers, .imotigwhom were Bros. Thomas R. Porlton , G. Treas., and Michael Nisbet , • NON-CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES. 1320 ; ' Ashley, 220G ; Bre wer, 1S53 ; Cockle, 334 (Cape Laing, I.G. 231; Day, 1 ; G. Sec to the father of the latter of whom of Good Hope) ; S53 E. P.G.M., , To the Editor of the " Freemason," Gauntlett , P.M. 1901; Pridmore, Treas. 214S ; Bing-, the lodge owes it that in 1831, when the anti-Masonic Dear Sir and Brother , P.M. 19G2; W. Davies, P.M. igoi ; H. Wood , S.VV. P.M. . crusade vvas in full swing, and the year following when "An Old Subscriber 101 ; V. T. Murche, P.M. 1963 ; W. Towers, 15 In your last publication " Lightfoot, W.M. 1901 ; G. Hamilton , P.M. the cholera was raging, the warrant was not sur- inquires if the minutes of the previous meeting can be J. 1446 ; Stonham , 2646 ; Lambert, P.M. 1356, P.P.G.D. ; D.D. rendered. The review of the history of the lodge , upset. Mercer, P.M. 1329, P.G.P.; Burloot, S.W. 1223 ; R . j which was read by the Secretary, and the enu meration On the highest authority, and without fear of contra- Pug h , S.D. 2147 *; Armstrong Pynegar, I.G. Sgo ; Lane, ; T. Grummant P.M., Sec. Spencer, of the services of former members, appear to have diction , I beg to say minutes must be confirmed, if 1009 , 1559; l .G. correctly recorded , with three exceptions, viz. : 461 ; T. H. Salmon , J.D. 1475 j Watson, S.D. 1734; G. been much appreciated by the large muster of members F. Hipkins, Stwd. 159S; B. Morgan, W.M. elect 1901 ; a-id visitors which hal been brought together in honour ist. The election of W.M. Dickinson , 913; Bunn , S.W. S22; Smith, 1 So; Sanders, and. Spending money out of the lodge funds, vvhich Seex, P.M. of the event. 1S53; E. A. Rice, 1320; 1429 ; Morris, » » are not the regular and necessary expenses ; and P.M. 1997 ; Robinson , 27; Rushton Odell, 2077; Baron, * 3rd. Alteration of by-laws. S90 ; Perceval Nairne, 17 6, G.D. ; Skelton, I.G. 1G91 : The 64th annual convocation of the Grand Chapter In a case in Grand Lodge this was so decided.— Evans, 1421 ; and Isaac Dunn , P.M. 1622. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and of Tennessee was held at Narbutte on the 23rd January Yours fraternally, con- firmed. Bro. C. Thomas, W.M., vacated the chair in last. The M.E. Comp. John B. Garrett, G.H.P., pre- M. SPIEGEL, P.M., P.Z. favour of Bro. Joyce, P.M., in order to raise Bro. Chaney, March 28th. sided , and 52 out of the 59 chapters on the roll vvere vvhich vvas performed most impressively, especially the represented. The G.H.P. in his address expressed traditional history. Bro. Thomas resumed the chair, and Bro. C. H. Stone, W.M. elect, vvas presented by Bro. regret that his efforts to revive sundry dormant chapters Ellson, P.M., to receive at the hands of the W.M. the had not proved successfu l , but one new chapter had .Reviews. benefit of installation , vvhich ceremony was commendably been added to the roll, and Royal Arch Masonry was carried out in a Board of 25 Installed Masters. The FREEMASONS' CALENDAR AND DIRECTORY I'OR addresses were ably rendered. The W.M., Bro. C. H. generally prosperous throughout the jurisdiction. The THE PROVINCE OF LEICESTERSHIRE AND Stone, invested his officers for the ensuing year as follows : aggregate membershi p of the 59 chapters was returned RUTLAND , 1S93 . Bros. C. Thomas, I.P.M. j R. B. Gilson, S.W.; J. A. Laing, J.W.; C. W. Peters, P.M., Sec ; J. S. Terry, at 2472, while the financial position appears to be This perfectly-printed and ably - edited annual has S.D. ; C. C. Knowles, attained its majority this year and is a great credit to its P.M., Treas. ; G. Beste, J.D. ; sound. The new G.H.P. is Comp John T. Williamson, , S. Ellson, P.M., D.C; H. E. Joyce, P.M., and W. painstaking editor, Bro. B. A. Smith, M.A., L.L.M., as F. C. Atkinson, Org. ; and while Comp. W. A. Clendining retains the post of well as to the printers and publishers. The particulars Lipscomb, Stewards ; G. Harrison, Tyler. The investing of Bro. Dixcee, I.G., vvas Grand Secretary. afforded are so numerous as to leave little room for regret deferred till next meeting. A ballot vvas taken for Mr. C. # # # that more have not been inserted , for even the names of W. Stone, son of the W.M., vvhich proving unanimous, he all the members of the 14 lodges are given, amounting to vvas initiated in a most exemplary manner. A vote of The 105th Annual Communication of the Grand 709, and full list- , of officers, &c. 1 he fivi Royal Arch £5 chapters return rather over 200 companions , and the four Wis granted from the Benevolent Fund to a distressed Lodge of Connecticut was held in Newhaven on the brother, formerly of the lodge. A matter of alteration of a 18th and 19th January, under the presidency of Bro. Mark lodges have 15O members. The voting power for by-law vvas also deferred. The W.M., Bio. C. H. Stone vSi)3 is in adv ance of all previous Years, and is now , Hugh Sterling, M. W. Grand Master. There was a the three Institutions. The manage- announced that he hoped to represent the lodge at the practically 2000 for coming Festival of the Girls' Institution. Letters of large attendance of Grand Officers, Present and Past, ment is excellent as respects these Charities in relation to vvere read from Bro. Cockell , and indeed the same thing may be said of all apology for non-attendance , and all the lodges on the roll but one vvere represented . local effort P.M., through illness, vvith whom sympathy was shown, the various bodies concerned, in any way Masonicall y in- through being detained The past year appears to have been disturbed by the " Masonic Notes and also from Bro. Dixcee, on teresting to the Leicester Craft. The " important business. attempt on the part of one of the lodges to withdraw are most helpful for Masters and Secretaries of lodges, and, The business of the lodge ended, the brethren adjourned its allegiance to Grand Lodge because the Grand excepting a stastistical account of the province in a table Pearce , showing the condition of the lodges for a few years back , to a sumptuous banquet, provided in Bro. 's recherch e Master's acts were not in accordance vvith its wishes. style, and personally superintended by him. vve fail to find even a single lack of anything, as compared , the loyal and Masonic toasts but in the end the lodge had to yield and acknowledge with the best of the local directories issued in England. A On the cloth being removed were most ably given, and right royally received. the error of its ways, and harmony again prevails striking portrait of the late Bro . Samuel Cleaver and an in presenting the toast of " The appreciative memoir adds to the interest of this welcome The Worshiptul Master, throughout the jurisdiction. Bro. Sam Barrett is now M.W. Pro G.M., Earl Lathom; the R.W. Deputy G.M., annual. gcumbe ; and the vest ot the Grand Grand Master and Bro. Wheeler still Grand the Harl of Mount Ed , Jos. Officers, Present and Past," remarked that ever since the Secretary. lodge, through its Master, had presented him with the J.W.'s collar, and had received the injunction to properly represent the lodge at Grand Lodge, he had done so on •Xorres ponDence. every occasion. Therefore he was somewhat an authority, ^a§ol^^S_51 and could testif y to the excellent manner the Grand Officers for the benefit of the Craft. f We do not hold ourselves responsible for the opinions expressed H f always performed their duties by our correspondents , but we wish in a spirit of fair play to They vvere greatly honoured by thc presence of two Grand all to permit—within certain necessary limits—free discussion.] Ofiicers, Bro. Nairne, G.D., and Bro. D. D. Mercer, Craft flDascmr p. P.G.P., both of whom vvere members of his mother lodge, METROPOLITAN MEETINGS. the Crichton, No. 1G41, of vvhich he vvas exceedingly proud. SWALLOWING THE CAMEL ! A most cordial greeting vvas given to the toast. To the Editor of the " Freemason." In reply, Bro. Nairne said lie rose at the earliest possible Dear Sir and Brother, Peace and Harmony Lodge (No. 60).— moment to express his thanks at the cordial manner in This lodge held a meeting on Friday, the 24th ult., at vvhich the toast had been given and received. In fact, the I am sorry to observe that at least in one Freemasons' Hall , Great Queen-street. Among the numer- way in which it was presented and the reception it had always province a desire exists to make a visitor feel other ous brethren present vve noticed Bros. W. II. Kempster, proved the confidence of the breth ren for the ruling oilicers than at home, and this is, I think , to be regretted. I M.D., P.M. Soo, P.G. Stwd., &c, W.M.j Capt. T. C. of Grand Lodge, lt vvas a matter of peculiar interest to was recently invited lo an installation in the Province Walls, P.M. 141 , P.P.G.W., &c, S.W. ; R. Masters, G. him and Bro. Mercer also to be there on that occasion Stwd., ; H. Young, P.M., P.G. Stwd., and the brother who kindl J.W. Treas. ; F. to witness the W.M., Bro. Stone, installed , as they were of Blankshire, y and with Binckes, P.G.S.B., P.G. Stwd., Sec; W. H. Kempster, jun., years ago, in the Crichton the best of intentions sought presence on that present at his installation 12 my F.R.C.S., S.D. ; H. J. Lardner, P.M. 1745, P.P.G.D.C , Lodge, and vtsvasavv additional gratification to have been able occasion was too much occupied vvith ceremonial and J.D. ; T. Cotton , I.G. j Horace Slade, P.G. Stwd., to have seen him initiate his own son that ni ght, thus start- other work to devote much attention to me. His I.P.M. _ Chancellor, P.M., P.G. Stwd. ; Barton , P.M., ing another generation on the high road ot Freemasonry. situation , too, by virtue of his Masonic rank was in the P.G. Stwd. ; Josling, P.M., P.G. Stwd.; E. Rogers, Bro. Mercer also expressed the extreme pleasure it gave East. At the banquet I was for some time pleasantly P.M., P.P.G.D., P.G. Stwd.; Debenham , P.M., P.P. him to be present at the installation of the W.M., and supported by a " vacant chair " on either side, that G.S.B. ; and others. Amongst the visitors vvere Bros. hoped the brethren would ably assist him, and he vvas con- vvere not even of the favourite Charles Dickens shape, Candelier, W.M. S90; Henry Higgins, P.AI. 13S1 ; fident they would have every reason to be proud of the work Kingston , 1420 ; Glaeser, 1627 ; and Godwin , 1G 73. which would be performed during his year of office . that seems to rest one so nicely all over. Unfortu- The minutes of the previous meeting vvere read and con- natel for me, the time arrived when a speaker made a The I.P.M., Bro. Thomas, in some very appropriate y firmed. Bro . George Higgins vvas passed to the Second terms, next gave the toast of " The Worshipful Alaster,'' remark with which I agreed , and more unfortunatel y Degree. Bro. Capt. T. C. Walls, S.W., vvas unanimously vvhich vvas received vvith acclamation. still, I resorted to the old-fashioned and time-honoured nominated to the Most Worship ful Grand Master as The Worshipful Master, in respan .e, said he was deep!) custom of clapping my hands in token of approval. Grand Steward for the present year. Bro. Mas- sensible of the manner and kind terms spoken by Bro . Across the banquet board this brought the censure of ters having been appointed as Steward to the R.M.I, Thomas, I.P.M , and the cordial greeting it received . He a very severe looking Past Provincial Officer , vvho for Boys, a notice of motion was given to vote him £5 5s. had then arrived at that honourable position which he had sternly reminded me that the clapping of hands was from the lodge funds. A sum of money vvas voted from the steadily aimed at for the last 12 years, and he would not Masonic applause in thc Province of Blank- Alms Fund to the widow of the recently deceased Tyler of promise the brethren he would do all in his power to main- the lod ge. A vote of thanks vvas passed to Bro. E. Rogers tain the prestige of the lodge, and carry out its duties _ •> shire. In looks, " I very humbly apolog ised for his kind and generous gift to the lodge of an old and to mine informant for my lamentable i the best of his skill and ability. gnorance ," interesting presentation jewel, given many years ago to a The toast of " Ihe Installing Mister " next followed. and wished myself comfortably home in my cosy hotel. P.M. of No. Go. The lod ge agreed that the jewel should be the W.M. remarking he had carried out his duties for tin: Just this word of warning may prevent someone of held for the yea r of ollice, and worn by successive Imme- past year in a faithful and assiduous manner, and he (tha your readers falling into a like error should they visit diate Past M asters. The arrangements for carrying out the W.M.) thanked him for the manner he had been inductt- Blankshire ; but ns wellasbeingprepared forgnat-strain- details of the summer outing—to be held on the 23rd June into the chair. The I.P.M. had had a very pleasant ye;a ing, it will at once be wise for them to be prepared for next—were left in the hands of the Permanent Commiitee. of ollice, and for his sjrvices rendered to the lodge tl. _- a camel-swallowing. During the installation just prior I he lodge vvas then closed , and the brethren adjourned brethren had unanimously voted the handsome jew el whieri to the above occasion alluded to, I heard a buzzing to an excellent banquet , served under the genial supervision he then pinned upon his ureast, hoping he would long be of Bro. Mantel. spared to wear it, and witness many years' working in the sound coming from various points of the lodge room. The usual toasts followed. duty I looked round and saw five little groups of twos and lodge. The W.M. stated he had yet another pleasing Brp. Masters, G. Stwd., responded on behalf of " The to perform , vvhich was presented by a few brethren of H.e threes in conversation. 1 he Installing Master reproved Grand Ofiicers. " lodge, viz., a Past Master 's collar and jewel to mark their the brethre n later in the evening, and said : " You don 't Bro. H. Higgins and others acknowledged the toast of appreciation. know how hard it is to be try ing to do your best " The Vi iters ; " Bra. H. Slade "The Past Masters ; " in reply, Bro. Thomas thanked a 1 most heartily for their vvith several brethren talking." There is no doubt Bros. H. Young and F. Binckes " Ths Treasurer and Sec- mark et appreciation , and especially the officers, who I12J much of the ceremony was lost in the West through retary; " and Bro. H. J. Lardner replied to the pledge of served so iaithlully lor the past year. _ „ these impromptu conversations . Now let the provincial " The Ofiicers. " In proposing the toast ot the evening— " The Initiate brother who reproves for clapp ing hands nt the banquet The pro:eedings terminated at an early hour. —the W.M. remarked that that occasion was one of excep- , and th." table if hc wants to mend his lod ge, begin in the ri ght tional notoriety, as the candidate vvas his only son , United Pilgrims Lodge (No. 507).—The year was. the jubilee ol the lodge. What he had seen vxA place, let him put his foot down on conversation in the Heard that evening was only the beginning of his Masonic open lodge whilst solemn ceremonies are proceeding, installatiun meeting of this popular and very flourishing lodge vvas held at thc Brid ge House Hotel, on Thursday, career, and he strong ly urged him never to deviate from tli<* rather than reprehend a visiting brother from appre- the 23rd ult. Pies.nt : Bros. C. Thomas, W.M.; C. H. strict path of duty, and prove himself worthy of the ho.i- ciating a speaker in the manner that is customary in Stone, S.VV., W.M. elect; K. li. Gilson , j.W. ; J. A. ourable Order, and siiecidlly the United Pilgrims Lodge - his country. When correction is requisite there is too , The Initiate, in reply, remarked that it was the prouu^ , Laing, S.D. ; C. W. Peters, P.M., Sec ; G. W. Beste, nail a kind and gentle way so peculiar to many of our g ifted J.D. ; \. . Lipscomb, acting I.G. j J. S. Teiry, P.M., day in his lite, and he tully appreciated the honour they done him in enrolling him a member of the ancient _ » brothers, vvhich is preferable to the loud and blustering. Stwd. ; F. C. Atkinson , Org.; G. Harrison , l y ler; S. anu be remembered too that the Constitutions Ellson , P.M.; P. Michaelis, P.M.; H. E. Joyce, P.M.; mystic ait. He was deeply struck vvith the beautiful It may , , passed, an insist on attentive behaviour in lodge, and allows a Chaney, Knowles , G. VV. Terry, Casson , Comfort, Robin , impressive ceremony throug h which he had Noehmer P.M.; and C. W. Stone. Hoped to fulfil everything tnat vvas asked of him 111 y certain freedom at the lestive board.—Yours fraternall y, , The visitors were Bros. Rev. O. Brien , 1297 ; W. Eckersall , P..VI. 217; lodge, so tnat he nugtit be no disgrace to the United >' CONSISTENT. Harrison, Sio; Westley, P.M. iSG j T. R. Cass, S.D. grims Lodge in particular , and Freemasonry in general. fhe toast of " The Visitors " followed, the W.M. stating City of London Lodge (No. 901).—This to the Degree of a M.M., the lodge was closed. The W.M. .iie toast vvas one always most cordially welcomed by the successful lodge held its installation meeting at the Guild- and the officers carried out their respective duties in a clear . j.re. They had a long array, among whom were some of hall Tavern, Gresham-street, E.C., on Monday, the 20th and precise manner, especially the W.M., who vvas perfect i.-is'olaest and dearest personal friends. He hoped they ult., when there vvas a very large attendance of members in his work. vs- . uld all have a most happy evening. and visitors. The former included Bros. E. Venner, W.M.; In reply, Bro. J. Lightfoot said the United Pilgrims G. Rubardt , I.P.M.,- G. M. Gross, S.W. ; R. Gillard , Highbury Lodge (No. 2192). — A meeting j 0ine stood very high in the estimation of the brethren of J.W. ; J. Hughes, P.M., P.P.G.D.C. Surrey, D.C ; ]. of this lodge vvas held at the Cock Tavern , Highbury, on South London , and he looked upon it as a particular Hatton, Sec ; F. Eade, S.D.; W. Venner , J.D. ; T. the 23rd ult.. when Bro. Jas.Terry, P.G.S.B., vvas installed honour to be present that night, and take the opportunity W. Vernier, D.C; P. C. Rogers, D.C; J. F. Haskins, as the W.M. Present: Bros. Wm. Shurmur, P.P.G. 0f congratulating the members of the lodge upon the P.P.G. Org. Essex, Org.; W. H. Haylock, P.M. ; G. Treas. Essex, W.M. ; J. Terry, P.G.S.B., S.W. ; W. advantage they have received in electing and installing A. Aundy, P.M.; David Hughes, P.M. ; Danl. Hughes, Maple, P.P.G.D. Middx., J.W.; W. H. Baker, P.M., as their Wo rshipful Master so worthy a member as Bro. P.M. ; A. Ginger, P.M. ; J. Lawrence, P.M.; and Beau- Treas.; C F. Hogard , P.G.S.B., Sec ; H. Sprake, C H. Stone. He looked upon Bro. Stone as an ideal mont, P.M., P.P.G.D. Essex. Visitors : Bros. W. Poole, S.D.; E. S. Crick, J.D.; John Barnett, P.M. ; C Cope, Kn-lishman, he possessed all those aggressive qualities 172; J. Farmer, 1G15; F. W. Whitt, 1702 ; H. Tunes, 165 ; D.C; W. Wright, P.P.G. Org. Middx., Org.; D. W. which have made England what she is. He vvas certain E. B. Leathely, P.M. 16S1; C. C. Cruikshank , P.M. 177; Bell , I.G.j W. Thompson, T. A. Dennison, and T. nothing- would be wanting on his part to uphol d the dignity T. E. Taylor, 101 ; B. P. Lucas, 14 S9; Julian Glass. Visitors : Bros. C. E. Keyser, LCD. ; W. G. 0f the lodge. Hooper , VV. W. Lee, W.M. 23S1 ; W. Davison, Gardner, 2409 ; W. Metcalfe, W.M. 2372 ; J. R. Cordell, Bro. Eckersall, in responding, said, it was a moment of P.M. 742 ; T. Fauer, Org. 1572 ; H. J. Fowle, 2146 ; J. P.M. S13; A. J. C. Hargreaves, Grand Lodge Brazil ; peculiar pleasure to be present and witness his esteemed Oxley, P.M. 130G ; F. Manley, P.P.G. Reg. Suffolk ; VV. C. Hodgkinson , S.D. 1 707 ; G. P. Pointer, I.P.M. friend, Bro. Stone, in the chair of K.9. He had known G. H. Smith, 3S i , D. Rose, P.M. 73; C. W. Doggett, 1613; J. G. Stevens, W.M. 554 ; W.J. Crutch, P.M. him for many years, and could safely say among his P.M. 1704 ; A. Clapp, 15; J. Byrne, W.M. 1446 ; H. 129S ; H. B. Rodney, P.M. 1471 ; J. E. Terry, P.M. acquaintances he did not know a Freemason so enthusiastic, Gross, P.M. 1314; C. Wise. P.M. 115S; G. Amos Duke, 1964; J. Potter, J.W. 1G93; G. S. Elliott, P.M. 749 : so willing, and so obliging as their W.M. It had been his S.W. 1G0S ; D. Phillips, 2222; VV. F. Foale, P.M. 13S1 ; and W. VV. Lee, W.M. 2381. great pleasure to initiate his son, vvhich did not happen to E. J. Green, S65 ; B. Noakes, P.M. 92; J. W. Slumper, Lodge vvas opened, and a dispensation from the M.W. many brethren , vvhich greatly affected him (Bro. Eckersall), P.P.J.G.W.; W. J. Righton , 1 GSi; G. M. O. Hanlon, G.M. read, authorising the brethren to meet a week earlier as he had hoped to hive performed a similar ceremony, P.M. 1441 ; W. Thomas, W.M. 2222 ; A. B. Chapman , than usual. The minutes were confirmed, and the report but the Great Architect had willed it differentl y. He 1321; and F. H. Salmon, J.D. 1475 ; and others. of the Audit Committee was read and adopted , after trusted the brother initiate would follovv in the footsteps of After the opening of the lodge and the confirmation of vvhich Bro. C. Thompson vvas raised to the Third Degree. his father (the W.M.), and would prove, he vvas assured, the minutes a candidate vvas impressively raised to the Bro. J. Terry, P.G.S.B., having been presented, was duly a brother of whom any Freemason might be proud. Third Degree. Bro. G. M. Gross vvas next presented for installed into the chair of W.M. by Bro. W. Shurmur, Bros. Murche, Hamilton, Gauntlett, and Grummant installation, and vvas ably installed as W.M. by his P.P.G. Treas. Essex. The following (officers were ap- also ably responded, particularly Bro. Gauntlett, who immediate predecessor, Bro. E. Venner, who thus pre- pointed : Bros. W. Shurmur, I.P.M. j W. Maple, S.W.; said in replying to the thanks of the W.M. for the splendid served a precedent vvhich has for many years obtained H. Sprake, J.W. ; W. H. Baker, P.M., Treas. ; C. F. production of his portrait presented to every brother, in this lodge—that the retiring Master should install his Hogard, P.M., Sec ; E. S. Crick, S.D. ; C. Cope, I.D.; stated that if all vvere pleased vvith that souvenir he was successor. The following officers were appointed and D. W. Bell, D.C. ; VV. Wright, P.P.G.O., Org. ; T. A. equally pleased in producing the same. As regarded the invested : Bros. E. Venner, I.P.M.; R. Gillard, S.W. ; Dennison , I.G. ; W. R. R. Baker andT. Glass, Stewards ; initiate, from his own personal knowledge of him for years F. Eade, J.VV. ; J. Hughes, P.M., Treas. ; J. Hatton, and Morley, Tyler. A Past Master's jewel was presented past, he wis sure he would be a worthy son of a worthy Sec ; T. W. Venner, S.D.; P. C Rogers, J.D. ; M.T. to the I.P.M., and a sum of five guineas vvas voted to the father. Tuck, I.G.; A. Ginger, P.M., W.S. ; G. English , D.C. ; R.M.I, for Boys, to be placed on the list of Bro. Sprake. The toast of "The Past , Masters " was given in high and A. South , Steward. A sum of 20 guineas vvas voted Lodge was closed, and after banquet the usual toasts terms of eulogism, and ably responded to by Bros. Thomas from the lodge funds to the R.M. Inst, for Girls to be vvere honoured. and Terry. placed on the list of the W.M. Other business vvas trans- In proposing " The Grand Officers," the W.M. congratu- In giving the toast of "The Treasurer and Secretary," acted and the lodge vvas closed. lated Bro. Keyser on the success achieved at the recent the W.M. stated he vvas proud to have the able servii es of After banquet the usual toasts received hearty recognition. Festival of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution. two such excellent Masons, and he was quite assured to Bro. E. Venner, I.P.M.,' in proposing " The Health of Bro. C. E. Keyser, J.G.D., in replying, said , he trusted have their valuable assistance. the VV.M., " said he had known Bro . Gross for Bros. Peters and Terry most ably responded, pledging some years, that the Grand Officers had, to some extent, earned the having worked with him through the various offices. He knew confidence of the Craft. It was part of their duty during themselves to do all they could for the interests of the the W.M. possessed considerable ability in the working, lotlge. as thei r year of office to assist at the consecration of new he had heard him frequently rehearse the ceremonies. It lodges, and hejhad himself become an .honorary member of The toast of " The Officers " received its just merits, the vvas therefore vvith great pleasure he submitted the toast of W.M. remarking on their excellent work , specially thank- 10 or 12 lodges and chapters as one of the consecrating the W.M. officers. It vvas always a pleasure, not only to see old ing IJro. J. Laing, J.W., for the beautiful adorning of the Bro . G. M. Gross, W.M., said he hardly banquet tables. knew how to lodges keeping on, but new lodges rising up. Knowing find words to express his gratitude to the I.P.M. for the the difficulty in vvhich Bro. Terry vvas placed in connection Each officer most suitably replied, pledging himself to do very kind manner in which he had his best for the benefit of the lodge. proposed the toast. As vvith the last Festival of the R.M. Ben. Inst., he consented the I.P.M. had said, they had gone through the offices to- to take the chair, and he hoped the Institution did not lose The Tyler's toast closed a most auspicious meeting. gether, and he (the VV.M.) had then reached An excellent programme of music vvas provided by Bro. the chair. by it. This would probably be one of the last occasions on The kindly consideration shown by the members of the vvhich he should have to speak as a present Grand Officer, G. Beste, S.D., the artistes being Miss Rosabclle Best, Mr. City ot London Lodge vvas so pleasant to thc Spenser West (flautist), Mr. L. Cockell and Bros. R. ofiicers that and in this lodge they had good examples of Past Grand , even to be a junior officer vvas a great pleasure, but when Officers in Bros. Terry and Hogard. He congratulated Odell and C. W. Stone. Bro. F. C. Atkinson ably presided a member vvas called upon to be the chief officer at the piano. , how the lodge on having such a VV.M. and Secretary, and was much more great must that pleasure be. He thanked pleased to have had the opportunity of seeing his old friend, them most heartily for electing him to that honourable Bro. Terry, placed into the chair, he believed for the 12th Camden Lodge (No. 704).—Th ere was a position , for thc very kind way in vvhich he had been in- time. large assembly of brethren at the regular meeting of this stalled, and also for their attendance in such large numbers Bro. Wm. Shurmur, I.P.M., proposed " The Worsh ip- lodge at Anderton 's Hotel, Fleet-street, on Tuesday, the to give eclat to the proceedings. Whilst responding he ful Master," and said they vvere justly proud of having 21 at ult., and the occasion vvas taken advantage of for pre- would mention a matter dear to all of them—the success of such a distinguished Freemason to preside over them. senting to Bro, J. Simpson a handsome diamond ri ng, in the Charities. It had been the custom for the VV.M. of They had very pleasant recollections of the graceful and recognition of the secretarial duties performed by him in that lodge to go up as Steward for one of the Charities. It kindly manner in vvhich Bro. Terry stood back some three connection with the recent successful ball held at the Free- was his intention to represent the lodge on behalf of the years ago in order to allow Bro. J. Barnett to take the masons' Tavern for the benefit of the Masonic Charities. Girls' School, and, as they vvere aware, a sum of 20 guineas chair, for they knew their W.M. was never so thoroughly The members present included Bros. Edwin Styles, W.M. ; had been placed on his list. He hoped that many brethren happy as when contributing to the happiness of others. The D. Ososki, S.W. ; A. A. Nottingham , J.VV. ; F. Trinder, would add to the list in order that he might take up an members sincerely congratulated Bro. Terry and that noble P.M., Treas. ; Dr. N. Goodchild , P.M., Sec. ; Dr. N. J. amount of which they would be proud. institution he loved so well on the splendid success last Goodchild , P.M., Asst. Sec ; C. Gammon , J.D. ; Jno. The W.M. next gave " The Installing Master," and year, for they knew he worked day and night in order to Simpson, I.G.; W. Seaman, D.C. ; J. Sandow , A.D.C; said they had all enjoyed the very line and effective manner attain that success. They were also aware that it was G. F. Challis, Steward ; W. Morrell , P.M.; H. E. Coffin, in which the installation ceremony vvas performed. ' It vvas through him that the Institution had the good fortune to P.M.j E. C. Mulvey, P.M., Sic; A. T. I-yers, P.M. his great pleasure to ;present to Bro. Venner, I.P.M., a have such a worthy chairman on the last occasion. The J. Slyman. P.M. i A. Barfield, P.G. Treas. ; VV. H Past Master 's jewel, vvhich the lodge had voted in con- brethren would all unite in wishing their VV.M. long life, Williams , W. T. Hawkins, P. Freeman , A. Mills, E. W sideration of his splendid services during the past year. health, and happiness, and a very happy and prosperous Cnurton, A. Hanson, F. A. Bint, C. Towerzey, G. Cart No jewel had been more thoroug hly deserved, and he hoped year of office. wright, F. V. Mackenzie, A. J. Barrell. J. Harrison , A the I.P.M. would live for many years to wear it in the lodge Bro. Jas. Terry, P.G.S.B., VV.M., in response, said it Bupree, VV. Law, G. H. Henwood , E. W. Cutting, A. J as the Past Masters had done before him. He had also vvas a source of great gratification to be installed into the •:ne, T. Battrum, E. Kemm, C. Robertson, and E. VV much pleasure in presenting Bro. Venner with a Past chair of this lodge, he being the last of the founders to Catting. M aster's collar, vvhich had been subscribed "for by the reach that position. Should there be new members coming Iiro. F. Robinson, I.P.M., was unavoidably absent in officers, as a small tribute to the excellent way in which he in his best endeavours would be used to impress upon them c nsequence of a domestic bereavement. The lodge was conducted the work. the beauties of Masonry. He thanked the I.P.M. and (veiled, and the minutes were read and conlirmed. The Bro. h. Venner, I.P.M., returned thanks for the kind Bro. Keyser for their kind expressions. He had known > 1 ..M., Bro. Edwin Styles, then proceeded to raise Bros. reception accorded the toast, and also for the sp Bro. Keyser in Herts for many years, and no one rejoiced 'iceman lendid jewel and Hudson to the Degree of M.M., to pass voted and presented by the lodge. He should always wear more than himself when that worthy brother caught the ] ;os. Ward and Hanson, and to initiate Mr. Edward Wm. it in their lod ge with pride, for he had always considered it eye of the M.W.G.M., and vvas honoured vvith thc collar aurton , the ceremonies being performed in an impressive vvas a proud moment when a member could of Grand Olhce. IS the Highbury Lodge was not numerous 1)' 1 walk into the , i ,'. masterly manner. Before the closing of the lodge the lodge room vvith a Past Master's jewel on his breast. He it was united , and it made up for its numbers by the large- >> .M. said he had a very pleasing duty to pefenn. The took that opportunity of thanking the ness of its contributions to the Charities, lj a thren ofiicers for the collar and in every way knew the success the recent ball had achieved, presented to him, and for the assistance rendered during his endeavoured to evince gratitude to the M.W.G.M. for | | -ai undoubtedly meant a great labour to their esteemed year. granting the warrant. ' . ". Simpson , vvho voluntaril y undertook the secretarial (¦ aies. Bro. Slumper, P.P.G.J.W., replied for " The Visitors " "The Visitors " having been duly honoured , Bro, A. J.C. ¦ The lodge desired to show its appreciation of such in an effective speech, and congratulated the I.P.M. of the Hargreaves (Brazil), replied in an effective manner, and vices, and accordingly voted a sum vvhich had been lodge on the working. was followed by Bros. G. Stevens, W.M. ¦ 'di plemented J. 554; VV. by subscriptions from individual brethren of Bros. VV. Thomas, W.M. 2222; Noakes, Oxley, and Metcalfe, W.M. 2372; and G. Pointer, I.P.M. 1G13. •a lodge, with vvhich had bcen purchased a handsome also responded. niond Gross, In giving "The Past Masters," the W.M. said he ven- ring, which it was his privilege and pleasure, in Other toasts were given , and the Tyler J ¦d¦¦ name of 's toast closed a tured to think that Bro. Shurmur had that night surpassed ¦ the lodge, to ask Bro. Simpson 's acceptance very pleasant and enjoyable evening. himself. They had witnessed his work in that lodge '-' > whom he trusted would be long spared to wear it as a and le A capital selection of music vvas performed, ander the chapter and in Chingford in the William Shurmur Lodge, ,':'" n'o of the good feeling towards him by the brethren direction of Bros.J . F. Haskins, 01 the Camden P.G. Org. Essex, and one of the largest lodges of recent creation , and they were Lodge. Alfred South, assisted by Miss Marie Riversdale, Miss proud of him as one vvho had done good suit and service to iiro10. Simpson sincerelof y thanked the brethren for their Jessie Browning, Bro. any he had John Bartlett, and Mr. Roland the great Institutions. Bro. Hogard rendered good work ^"K recognition services rendered. Thc Henry. by performing the duties of the second VV.M., and Bro. aies ^he undertook vvere undertaken and cariied out by 3 Barnett also gave valuabl e assistance. Bro. Hastings tlii ' rl .y our. °f 'ove> an(I with the sole view of benefiting Covent Garden Lodg e (No. 1614) .—The Miller was away at Nice, or would have been present. ' t-hanties in connection vvith their Institution, which regular meeting of this popular lodge was held on the Those Past Masters were men of mark n , vvho had been of tl. -T'»_? -e an<* a"» so """ch admired. They vvere all aware 14th [ult., at the Criterion, Piccadilly-circus, S.W., when great service to the Order. esteemed W M would have the honour of rcpre- there were present Bros. A. L. Bullen sc-r • n u - - , W.M.; G. H. Foan, Bro. Wm. Shurmur, I.P.M., expressed his deep sense of ¦ ¦ lodffe at each of the fcstiv,als of the Masonic I.P.M.; Henry S. Foster, M.P., S.VV.j G. C. Bond, ln«tit .10 15 gratitude for the very cordial way the toast had been re- frum M, ! '„ ancl ne was fi lad to know that the proceeds J.VV. ; E. Jacobs, P.M., Treas.; G. Reynolds, P.M., ceived. It had wou Sec; G. Stacey, P.M., given him great pleasure to be present and those 1 • . 'd tcnd to benefit in some degree each of Org.; T. Middlevvick, acting as install their good friend , Bro. Terry, for the twelfth time to tL 1n?l'uJ,onsJ an' C- F. Charge. G. C. Vernon- Soldier of Christ ; well done ; y adop , and I G.' J J- the alms collected, the chapter vvas closed at ,_i,. ',n. A. I. Raven, C. Brassfield, and Beatson, Tyler : loy : 5.50, when the Praise to thy new emp brethren retired for tea. Visitors : Bros. A. Buquet and F. Swinburne. And while eternal ages run, The usual toasts vvere given and responded to. Kindly The lodge was opened in due form, and the minutes of Rest in thy Saviour's joy." previous meeting vvere read and confirmed . The cere- remarks were made by the Al.VV.S. and other brethren , the but the melancholy gloom which had been cast upon thc mony of initiation was rehearsed, Bro . Brassfield person- 'The proposition vvas then made by the M.W.S. ; Ex. and the candidate. The W.M. presented the working P. Bro. Henry Shaw, P.Al.VV .S., Treas., one of the first chapter by the mournful proceedings of the day asserted ating sway the whole evening. tools in this Degree, and delivered the charere. The VV.M. candidates perfected , and the senior member of the chapter 'The names of the deceased brethren of the chap rose for the first and second times. Bro. Raven an- seconded the proposition. ter were nounced the resignation of Bro. Green. Bro. Doman vvas The Recorder in supporting the motion observed that hc called over, and the toast " To the memory of the h moured unanimously elected W.M. for the next lodge meeting, and attended the mournful 0bse.1u .es of their departed chief dead " was given in silence deep and profound. The brethren afterwards sang " Shall we gather at the river (lis ofiicers were elected in rotation. Nothing further who had become endeared to, and vvas beloved by each and ," offering the lodge was closed. every member of the chapter. To think they would vvhich was touchingly affecting. never look upon that dear face again vvas scarcely yet Bro. Wm. Gaukroger suggested that as the funds of the realisable, but |the stern fact was before them all. chapter would allow it, he should, at the next convocation , How strange the turn of events as remarked upon by the propose that, as a mark of esteem and respect for our late ° IRnf abts Gemplar. M.W.S. Little did they think, 12 months ago, when their 111. Bro. Banister, 3.3 , the sum of 10 guineas be voted to illustrious brother so faithfully and impressively discharged the Charities. STOCKTON-ON-TEES. the duties involved by the installation ceremony, that he The Recorder intimated that he would have great pleasure would no iv.ore come amongst them. On that occasion he in seconding such a proposition, and suggested that the Mount Grace Prece ptory (No. 118) .—The spoke fervently on the loss the chapter had sustained by the donation should in some way be identified vvith the name of installation meeting of this preceptory was held on Alonday, death of Illustrious Bro. Jonas Craven, 0, and now a Chas. Jas. Banister. That such a sum should be voted and Sir Knight Henry JWacdonnell E.P., 33 the 13th ult., , in the similar duty had to be done in regard to him. In all the so identified had the concurrence of all thebrethren present. chair. The preceptory and sir knights were in mourning cares and vicissitudes of this earthly pilgrimage, there was The proceedings then terminated. for the death of the late Provincial Prior. no event that so touched the emotional part of their nature The minutes of the last meeting vvere read and con- and awakened their sensibilities as the removal hence of firmed, and the Treasurer's report vvas received and those they loved. They were being constantly reminded by PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF EAST The Eminent Sub-Prior of the province and the adopted. first one and then another whose voyage of life had attained LANCASHIRE CHARITY COMMITTEE. Provincial Grand Officers vvere then announced, and its completion, that their own frail crafts were being bocne entered the preceptory. down the river of time amid all theirgriefs and all their joys. The Provincial Grand Priory vvas then opened by the A great writer had observed— " VVe may be shipwrecked, vve The annual meeting of the above Charity was held Prov. Sub-Prior , Sir Knight J J. Wilkes, vvho in feeling cannot be delayed, whether rough or smooth the river in the Freemasons' Hall , Manchester, on the 17th ult. terms alluded to the great loss Knight Templary in the hastens to its home till the roar of the ocean is in our The petitions of several candidates for election on the province had sustained through the death of the V.E ears, and the tossing of the waves is beneath our feet, and Metropolitan Charities vvere considered and approved. Prior Provincial , Sir Knight Charles James Banister, and he land lessens from our eyes, and the Hoods are lifted up Bro. J. H . Sillitoe, P.G. Std. Br., was unanimously that the great regret felt by all be recorded on he moved around us, and we take our leave of earth and its inhabi- elected as Chairman in succession to Bro. E. G. Har. the minutes of the Prov. Grand Priory, and that a letter tants, until of our further voyage there is no witness save wood , P.P.G. W., who, having occup ied that honourable of condolence be sent to the widow and family of their the Infinite and Eternal ." Brethren, the Recorder con- position for four years, desired to retire. Bro . T. departed chief. This was seconded by Sir Knight Dr. Hill tinued, it is by such thoughts as these that vve can improve J. Drury, Prov. Grand Constable, and carried. Provincial to ourselves the death of the one who vvas so dear to us. It New-bold vvas then unanimously elected Vice-Chairman, Grand Priory was then closed. is a well-known fact that at a man's death his virtues or The Chairman, Vice-Chairman, and Prov. G. Secretary The further business of the Mount Grace Preceptory vices stand forth in bold relief. In the case of our departed (Bro. John Chadwick), vvere appointed a deputation to vvas resumed, and Sir Knight E. Hudson vvas installed into brother the excellencies of his character shine prominently represent the province at the Metropolitan elections. the Preceptor's chair, the ceremonv' being performed by before us. He vvas a man of unsullied reputation, and Bro. E. G. Harwood was re-nominated to represent the Sir Knight Dr. Hill Drury. The E.P. then invested his whatever may have been his failings, " leaned to virtue's province on the Committee of Management of thc officers , and other routine business being transacted, the side." His tread on the path of life was manly, noble, Roya l Masonic Institution for Boys. and all his actions had the stamp of sterling preceptory wa-'closed. and honest, At the close of this meeting the annual meeting of worth, being marked by unvarying consistency and in- tegrity. VVe vvho so well knew and appreciated him will the General Committee of the East Lancashire Syste- carry during the remaining brief period of our existence matic Masonic Educational and Benevolent Institution IRostcrucian Society of j£nglano. a crateful recollection of the privilege of having was held. The various Sub-Committees vvere elected , been associated vvith that good man, and although and Bros. Sillitoe and Newbold were respectively . YORK. his labours here are at an end, his works will follow him jn elected Chairman and Vice-Chairman of the Committee. York College. - The obligatory meeting of this the bright example he has left behind , an example well .':iicccV admission into this princely chapter, and 1 was to hold such a high , and with the mutual assistance ing, fortunatel y revealing the drowning '"er honoured in installed b him as M.W.S. last of those vvho had been appointed to render him service, he fireman , who Ve being y vvas unable lo swim a e o shall vacate this proud believed they would experience a prosperous and successful , Bro. Bullock was cjuickl y at thc but I ' w m ""ents 1 position, coj. . ,car|not do so without reverting to the remarkable year. Although he might not be able to equal the efforts mail 's side, and succeeded in d ragging him in among predecessor in the chair the piles, vvhich being •tcord _"* that m ,ast duty is to movc that his death be of his , he would do his best. The , covered wilh a thick crust of _ _ the - I.P.M.W.S. thanked most heartily the officers vvho had so oysters and barnacles el_ rct ° minutes of this chapter vvith the greatest , offered but a very uncertain '. and that a letter of condolence be sent by thc Recorder ably assisted him during his year. Bro. Dr. AlacGregor hold. A rope having been lowered down , Bro. Bullock managed to secure it round the fireman ; but , remaining two , and the curious event happened of the MASONIC MEETINGS (Metro politan * from some cause , the latter , when nearl y to the top, brethren of the Lodge Amity, Irish Register , return - For the week ending - Saturday, Apri l S , 18.3 slipped out of the bowline, and fell down again upon ing their warrant to that Constitution , and app lying the head of his rescuer , knocking him stupid for a under name of " Amity Lod ge " for a warrant from the The Editor will be glad to receive notice from Secretar ies Mark Lod while. Recovering - Bro. Bullock again got hold of his Grand Lod ge of Eng land. This was granted , and in for Craft Lod ges, Royal Arch Chapters , ges, R0Sc Croix Chapters , Preceptories , Conclaves , &c , of „ man and had the satisfaction of seeing him safel 1842 his Honor Sir R. Boucher Clarke , Chief Justice , an , y change in place, day, or month of meeting. hauled on the wharf , he himself essay ing to climb up became Provincial Grand Master. I may mention the shell-encrusted pile, whicli , being much eaten that the Amity Lodf e had a chequered life, and the SATURDAY . APRIL 1. warrant vvas finall y ret urned b Bro. Fraser to throug h by the tire do worm in the submer ged portion , y James C RAFT LODGES , ' Grand Lod in or when the second Pro- broke off at the water s edge, and prec i pitated him into ge 1853 1854, 1 6 32, Rose, Surrey Masonic Hall. the water. He , however , managed to seize a rope, and vincial Grand Lodge terminated after an existence of 1949, Brixton , Horns Tavern. was drawn up safel y. On another occasion , it may be 11 years. LoDOES AND CHAPTERS OF INSTRUCTION. interesting to remark , Bro. Bullock received the bronze I have in my possession the minute book of the Sham- Alexandra Palace , Station Hotel , Camberwell New-road , at},« of the Board of Trade for gallantry in swimminga long rock Lodge, No. 282, Irish Register , founded in 1842 Chiswick , Windsor Castle Hot., King-st., Hammersmith , at ;. i_ ' under excellent ausp ices. It lasted onl two years the Duke of Connaug ht , Navarino Tavern , Navarino-road , Dalston distance and rescuing a little boy, son of Captain y , at 8. ' Dunn , of the Athelstan , in Chanaral Bay, Chili , where end being hastened , if not caused by the want of energy tlccleston , Bro. Dickie 's, 13, Cambridge-street , Pimlico , at 7. sharks abound , the rescue being effected under very and interest by the brethren , who did not take the Finsbury Park , Cock Tavern , at 8. trouble to qualif y themselves for (the chair) duties King Harold , Four Swans , waltham Cross , at 7. try ing circumstances. Manchester , Old King ' s Arms , Poland-street , W., at 8. His W ORSHIP said that he thoug ht it was a ver y and responsibilities of Worshi pful Master. Percy, Joll y Farmers , South gate-road , N., at 8. p leasing duty to acknowled ge such distin guished acts Durin g many subsequent years , Freemasonry seems Star , Dover Castle , Broadway, Deptford , S.E., at ). Urban , Freemasons ' Hall. of bravery, and , in the name of the Board he had very to have been in a more or less depressed condition , Vitruvian , Duke of Albany Hotel , Kitto-road , St. Kathni ne' g. great p leasure in presenting Mr. Bullock with the until 188 1, and when our distinguished Brothe r , Col. park , Hatcham , S.E., at 7.30. medal. J ohn Elliott , C.B., arrived in the island , there vvas onl y Mount Sinai Chapter , Red Lion Ho., 14, King-st., Regent-st., W, 8 Bro. B ULLOCK , in reply, said he thanked them one Lod ge under the Eng lish Reg ister , the Albion , MONDAY , APRI L 3. heartil y. These medals vvere most highly prized by No. 296, in existence , and on more than one occasion C RAFT LODGES . the members of the mercantile marine. He must even this was on the point of dissolution. Bro. Elliott 69, Unit) ', Inns of Court Hotel . admit that it was pleasanter to receive such a reward at onpe joined this Lod ge, and soon after was elected 83, United Lodge of Prudence , Albion Tavern, ' than to appear before the board and answer questions ' 144, St. Luke 's, Anderton s Hotel . to the chair. In 1887, thanks to this worth y brother s 356, Unions , Freemasons ' Hall. as to why he put his ship ashore. exertions , joined by other brethren , the Victoria Lodge, 1319, Asaph , Freemasons ' Hall. Mr. ANDERSON then proposed a vote of thanks to No. 2196, E.R., was formed , and in 1888 , in order to 1669. Royal Leopold , Surrey Masonic Hall. Caxton Freemasons * Hall. the Mayor for presiding. He observed that his worshi p provide for the still further extension of Freemasonry, 1853, , 2010 , St. Botol ph' s, Albion Tavern. had said it was a pleasant duty to make these presen- the St. Michael 's Lod No. was constituted ge, 2253, , LODOII AND CBAPTIRS OF INSTRUCTION. tations. They had had no small number in Liverpool the same distinguished brother being its senior founder , Blackheath , Milkwood Tavern , Milkwood-road , Herne Hill , at 8, during the past year. He considered that the sp irit as well as the first Worshi p ful Master. In 1889 the Carnarvon , Manchester Hotel , Aldersgate-street , at 6.30. which prompted those rescuers were relicts of the same coping-stone of the Masonic edifice was comp leted by Coborn , Eagle Hotel , Snaresbrook , at 8. spirit which animated our sailors in the days of old. the institution for the third time in the history of the Cri pp legate , Goldsmiths ' Arms , Gutter-lane , at 6.30. E ;yptian , Atlantic Tavern , Atlantic-road , Brixton , at 8. The resolution was heartil y carried , and the M AYOR , Craft here of a District (or , as it was formerl y called) E'.eanor , Rose and Crown , Hi gh Cross , Tottenham , at 8. in rep ly, said he was very much obliged for the way in Provincial Grand Lod ge , which , by your prese nce here , Hyde Park , Prince of Wales Hotel , Eastbourne-terr ., Bishop 's-.d affords evidence that it is hi ghly appreciated , and that Paddington , at 8. which they had received the resolution. If during his Kingsland , Cock Tavern , Highbury, N., at 8.3a. term of office he could be of any assistance he would an important part of the work peculiar to it , viz., the Marquess of Ri pon , Lord Stanley, Paragon-road , Mare-st., at !, be only to glad. Concluding, he said he was glad to laying of the foundation-stone and consecration of our Metropolitan , Moorgate Tavern , 15, Finsbury-pavemcnt , at },j_, S.W., see the large and comfortable improvements which had lodge has the warmest interest for its members as well Neptune , Gauden Hotel , Clap ham , at 7.30. Persjverance , Daniel La.tib .rt , Lu gats-hi 1, E.C., at 7. been made in the building. as of the Craft generall y. The work of the former , Rose of Denmark , L. & S.W.R. Institute , Wandsworth-rd., 7,30, The interesting proceedings then terminated. as you all know , having been done by the Right Wor- Royal Arthur , Prince of Wales Hotel (opposite Wimbledon Rai l. shi ful Dist rict Grand M aster , who will also perform way Station), at 1.30. Bro. Bullock is the son of Bro. W. H. Bullock , P.M. p Royal Commemoration , Railway Hotel , Putney, at 8. of the Northern Counties Lod ge, and he himself is an the latter , and whom may the Great Architect of the St. Ambrose , Scarsdale Arms Hotel , Edwardes-square , Ken initiate of that lodge. Universe long preserve in health and happ iness. slngton , at 8. We add that Bro. the Earl of Lathom Pro St. James's Union , St. J ames's Restaurant (Piccadill y entrance) may , A few wordsappear desirable as regards the raising of at 8. G.M., and Prov. G. Master of West Lancashire , had the building fund. It was begun b y the munificent dona- St. Luke ' s, Victoria Tavern , Gertrude-street , Chelsea , at 8. expressed a wish to be p resent on the occasion , but his tion of .£300 by Bro. Fred. Tay lor, a newly-admitted St. Mark' s, Surre y Masonic Hall , Camberwell New-road, r s is away yachtin g, and was thus prevented ifts from other brethren ol Savage Club , Albion Tavern , Russell-street , at 8, lo d hi p Mason , supp lemented by g Sincerit y, Railway Tavern , Fenchurch-street. at 8. from realising his wishes. t his lodge, notabl y Bro. E. K. Tay lor , and also from Stockwell , White Hart , Abchurch-lane , E.C., at 6. lodge funds ; the entire cost of the site, buildin g, and Tyssen-Amherst , Amherst Club , Amherst-road , Hackney, and The exterior dimensions and 4th Mon., at 8. AN ADVRESS. fittin g costing about ^800. United Militar y, Earl of Chatham , Thomas-st., Woolwich , ),j- The following address was delivered before the of the building, vvhich is all of block stone , are 74_ feet Upper Norwood , White Hart Hot., Church-rd., Upper Norwood ,!, in length , 25 feet 6 inches in width , 28 feet 6 inches Upton , Three Nuns Hotel , Aldgate , E., at 8. District G rand Lod ge and brethren , Barbados , on the ' h. Thejlod ge room measures interiorl feet in Walthamstow , The Chequers , Hi gh-street , Walthamstow , at . consecration of St. Michael 's Lod ge, No. 2253, by the hig y 53 Wellington , White Swan Hotel , High-street , Deptford , at 8. Deputy District Grand Master :— length , including the apse of 11 feet , the width 22 feet. Zetland , York and Albany, Park-street , Regent 's Park , at 8, It is worthy of note and will be recognised a coinci- Immediatel y below the lodge is the reception room , Doric <.A_ _ > . _r, Duke 's Head , 79, Whitechapel-road , at 6. besides vvhich there are preparation rooms as well as Hope Chapter , Glob: Tavern , Royal Hill , Greenwich , at 8, dence that the earliest constituted and warranted Israel Chnpter , Tupp's Restaurant , 8, Tottenham Court-road , Masonic lodge in this island and the first specially out offices. Lewis Chapter , King 's Arms Hotel , Wood Green , N., at 8. Chapter erected building for Masonic purposes should be desi g- I have thoug ht that considering the various places North London , Grosvenor Hotel , Canonbury, at 7.30. ' nated of St. Michael. The ori ginal lodge of the name that during the long period of 150 years have been R OVAU A RCH C HAPTER . was founded in 1 740, and numbered 104, Bro. Alexander the dwellings of Freemasonry in this Colony, and that 28, Old King 's Arms , Freemasons ' Hall. I rving appearing as the first W.M., who was also the now , for the first ti me, a building has been erected M A,HK L ODOE . bea rer of the warrant from Eng land. So highly was he solely for its purposes the key-note of the few $, Mallet and Chisel , Mafk Masons ' Hall. esteemed that on his death the brethren built a tomb in further words I shall speak is the dear and familar TUESDAY , APRIL 4. St. Michael' s Church-yard , now the Cathedral , at the word " Home." What various emotions it calls up in Colonial Board at 4, ri ght hand entrance ofthe princi pal door (in St. Michael' s our minds ; to some it signifies many years passed in . CRAFT L ODOIS . Row) , which may be [seen to . this day, where he was peace and quiet under the glowing light and genial 18, Old Dundee , Cannon-street Hotel , 101 , Temple , Shi p and Turtle Tavern. buried. It may be interesting to note in passin g that breezes of the trop ics ; to others rememb rances of 217, Stability, Anderton ' s Hotel. just 100 years later , in 184 1 , the grave was re-opened times long passed in the colder northern countries , and a _ ., Harmony, Greyhound Hotel , Richmond. for the burial of his Excellency, of faces not seen for years , and perh aps never more to 1159, Marquis of Dalhousie , 33, Golden-square. Bro. Sir Evan J. In dia Oxi- while to others again whose lives 1259, Duke of Edinburgh , Eastern Hotel , 1, West Macgregor , K.C.B ., vvh o is described by the Prov. be seen in this life ; , , road , E. Grand Master of that day, his honour Sir R. Boucher are passed amidst constantl y chan ging scenes, the word 11.61 , Gulden Rule , Cafe Koyal. Clarke , Chief J ustice , as " a most distin guished , ex- " home " insp ires a long ing for a p lace of rest , and the 147J , Henley, Three Clowns , North Woolwich. presence of those near and dear to them; but to all the 1693, Kingsland , Cock Tavern. emp lary, and upri ght brother , and that it was fittin g 21 90, Savage Club , Freemasons ' Mall. the Masons ' tomb should be a soldier ' s grave. " word[conveys the idea of some happy time and place, and LODGES AND C HAPTERS OF I NSTRUCTION . The first St. Michael' s Lod ge had a long e faces to be cherished and loved. It will not , therefore , lif , and Brixton , Prince Regent , Dulwich.road , Herne Hill , S.E. at I. was in existence in 1842, when owing to some difficulties be out of place to view the word in connection with C tpper , City Arms , St . Mary Axe, at 6. in which a brother elected W.M., but whom the Past this our new building now about to be consecrated ; Clarence and Avondale , Masonic Hall , Leytonstone E. a 8 a! !• Masters did not see their way to instal the lod came its two stories , with the lodge above and reception Constitutional , Bedford Hotel , Southampton Buildings , , ge Cnaucer , The Old White Hart , High-street , Borough , at 8. to an end and the warrant returned in 1 843. It may room below , may be taken as symbolical of the inti- Clarence , Midland G.and Hjtel , St . Pancras Station , at 7.3< _ also be interestin g to note that a lodge designated St. mate and indeed necessary, connection of work with _ orinthian , George Hotel , Cubitt Town , Poplar , at 8. ....,,,_ , andM i''¦> conscientiousl y to meet IMara , The White Horse , 94, White Horse-lane , gathered from old minute books of the Albion Lod ge says : " Brethren are enabled at 7.30. from 1820, courteousl y p laced at my disposal by the in one calm scene whatever their creed or political Islington , Cock Tavern , Hi ghbury, at J .30. Worshi ful Master I am enabled to lace further facts because it was the re th it the paor and rich ould , t>ppa . Boundary lavern , Aldersgate-street , E.G., at 7.30* j, p , p bias , _ __ _a Kena u'K ' 0 peif^ct equalit y, .tcttBin _ t-t _, t_._ e.dale Arm _, dwa_ dcs-au, _e , ' and details before you , and find that in 1823, thou gh be associated together upon terms of Lily, Station Hotel , Richmond , at s.jo. there were lodges working in the island under the without any violation of decorum , and without offerin g Mount Edgcumbe , Crown Tavern , Lambeth-ruad , ** K. _ several Constitutions of England , Scotland , and any interference with the regulations of social life." .Nelson, Star and Garter , Powis-street , Wooiwi- New CtJss , Chester Arms , Albany-street , N.W., at ". Ireland numberin g seven in all they were up to that Included in these noble words are the sentiments of , g , New FmsDury Park , Hornsey Wood Tav., Finaoury Par k *' (|| date apparentl y governed by a Provincial Grand rest , comfort , confidence , continuance , harmony, and •" ugrim ciietau.ii language;, Guiidnall Tavern , Gresh a.n-* Master , his Honor Bro. Josep h A. Beckles Chief hosp itality, wliich , I trust , m.iy be hane'ed down in the t_ u., inl and jru I UM ., at o.jo. ' ...y_ , - Clifto n-roa d , b pr actice to Ui- br.iliicu who shall come after . _.n _e freaenck William , Eagle Tavern , J ustice , appoin ted y the Grand Lod ge of England , in fulness of Vale , at 8. which year the Irish lod ges seceded , and app lied for a us for many genera tions , and to us who have the K oyal Naval College , Greenwich Hosp ital Schools, at 8. Grand Lod ge of their own. In 1828 there seems to privilege of being the first workers in this new lod ge, Kooert Burns . Old King 's Arms , Poland-street , W. have bcen six lod in existence : the it be the beg inning of faithful work both in its _rt. ueorge B , New uross nan , ava. , ...,jo. ges St. Michael' s, may , South Middlesex , Beautort House , Walham Green , S.W.. *'' Albion , and Concord (E. R.) ; Amity and Hibernian external ritual , as well as in its symbolical teachings , Southwark , Sir Garnet Wolseley, Rotherhithe New-roa- , »' _ j, Kise, _ ¦ v (I.R.) ; and Scotia (S.R.). ; the last , I am glad to say, influencing our lives for good , so that when we are Wandsworth , S:. Mark 's Scliout-room , Battersea working, and I trust prosperousl y to this called from this sublunary abode vve may ascend to Y irborough . Green Dragon , Stepney, at 8. day. By the end Camden Chapter , The Moorgate , Moorgate-street , at *• . of 184 1 , the Concord Lod ge (E.R.) had disappea red that Grand Lod ge above , where the world 's Great Nottin g > * ^ , Earl of Carnarvon Chapter , Ladbroke Hall , "' " 0 and as the brethren wished to revive the Provincial Architect lives and rei gns for evermore. M.-tro politan Chapter , White Hart, Abchurch-lane, at "•J ' Gr a nd Lod ge, it was necessary to add a third to the R OYAL A RCH C HAPTERS . LODGES AND C HAPTERS OF I NSTRUCTION . LODGES OF I NSTRUCTION , Gra nd Masters , Hotel Victoria. Albion , The Swan 's Nest, Great Swan Alley, Moorgate-street , Birming ham ... 74 Newcastle ... 406 Stockton 940 ' ' Moira , Albion Tavcrn. E.C , at 7. Darlington ... rn Croy don 463 Bradford 974 Tempe rance , White Swa DeP tfor<1 - All Saints , Town Hall , Poplar , at 7.30. Whitehaven ... 119 St. Austell ... 496 Weliington Quay 991 f ' " ' Beacontree , Green Man , Leytonstone , at 8. Margate 127 Aylesbury ... 591 jarrow ... " ... 1119 M ARK LODGE . Clapton , Great Eastern Hotel , Liverpool-street , E.C , at 7. Liverpool ... 241 Cleckheaton ... 603 Workington ... 1400 Savoy, Criterion . Crusaders , Northampton Arms , Goswell-road , at 8.30. Batley 264 Woolwich ... 500 Newquay ... 1328 ¦ Shoreditch Sunderland ... 94 J ersey 1003 Hampton Court 2034 '"% ¦' Jlc. - Leonard' s, , . Lewis, Fishmongers ' Arms , High-street , Wood Green , at 7.30. \ -.bv, Loyalty, Private Rooms , 206, Mare-street , Hackney, at 8. Poole 137 Doug las 1004 Liverpool S04 2 L ODG ES AND C HAPTERS OF INSTRUCTION . E. Stonehouse ijg Hull 1010 Chertsey 2120 f Metropolitan (Victoria), Portugal Hotel , Fleet-street , at 7. ..nnsheld , Cheq uers Hotel , Hi gh-street , Walthamstow , at . Queen 's Westminster , Criterion , Piccadill y, W., at 8. Sidmouth ... it>4 Liverpool ... 1013 Long Eaton ... 2224 £ _!. v St. Leona rd , Bromley Vestry Hall , Bow-road , at 8. at 8. Guernsey ... 16 . West .Mailing 1063 Thorne 2259 Ranelagh , Six Bells, Queen-street , Hammersmith , W., Manchester Sen ce, Deacon's Tavern , 3, Walbrook , at 7. Royal Standard , Castle Tavern , 81, Holloway-road , at 8. ... 174 Derby 1085 Bicester 2334 Natio nal Schoolroom , St. Mary Cray, at 8. Leicester 279 Alnwick 67 Hay 3383 r ils Valley. Royal Alfred , Star and Garter , Kew Brid ge, at 8. Tavistock none Moorgat e Taver n , Moorgate-street , at 8. St. James 's, Gregorian Arms , Jamaica-road , S.E., at 8, ... 382 Sandwich ... 1206 R. A. C HAPTERS . n v..'of Albany, Masons ' Arms , 169, Battersea-park-road , at8. Selwyn, Mont pelier Tavern , Choumert-road , Peckham , at 8. Stockport .., 287 Chestcr-le- Rochdale 54 Connaug ht , Royal Edward Hotel , Triang le, Hackney, .. Rochdale ... 298 Street ... 1274 Prescot 86 n!!tp of - Stability, Masons ' Hall Tavern , Masons ' -avenue , at 6. Bristol n_rl of Latho m, |oiner s Arms , uenmark Mill , S.H., at 8. Stanhope , Fox and Hounds Hotel , Putney, at 8. ,<26 Swansea 1323 Asllton-under- Gr eyhou nd Hotel , Streatham Common , at 8. at 8. Wi gton 327 Atherstone ... 1333 I.vne 300 RhiVrv Temperance , Railway Tavern , New Cross-road , Newcastle ' Ridelit y Alfred Tavern , Roman-road , Barnsbury, N., at 8. The Abbey, The Town Hall , Westminster , 7.30 till 9.30. ... < o6 Wigan 1335 Leeds ...... 304 w ,oh Plough and Harrow , Leytonstone-road , E., at 8. United Pilgrims , Surrey M.H., Camberwell New-road , at 7.30. Dorchester ... 417 Ormskirk ... 1403 Mottram ...... 32a , Board Room , Bath and Wash-house Co., Blacks- Forest Gate E., at 8. Ramsgate ... 429 Solihull 1431 Yeovil 339 Hamm ersm ith Woodgrange , Princess Alice Hotel , , Newport roa d, Hamme rsmith , at 7. Eastern Star Chapter , Hercules Tavern , Leadenhall-street , 2nd , Mon . 471 VVoolston ... 1461 Preston 333 u.ndon. Lower Welsh Harp, Hendon , at S.tJ . and 4th Fri., at 7. Ludlow 611 Warminster ... 1478 Portsmouth ... 342 lintrth orne , Swan Hotel , Stratford , at 8. Hornsey Chapter , Prince of Wales Hotel , Eastbourne-terrace , Filey 643 Portmadock ... 1509 Bangor 384 ft Tolera nce , Yorksh i re Grey, Woodstock-sL , Oxford-st ., at 8. Bishop 's-road , Paddington , W., at 8. Manchester ... 645 St. Colnmb ... 1529 Devenport ... 1099 rdlndesboro ugh , Berkeley Arms , J ohn-street , May fair , at 8. Lily of Richmond Chapter , Greyhound Hotel , Richmond , at 8. Kearsley 673 Carlisle 533 Hornsea ijit Scottish Rifles, Albert Motel , Victoria-st., S.W., at 8.30. le Chorley 730 Tue Brook ... 1620 M ARK LODGES . Eon Mount Sion Chapter , Royal Edward Hotel , Triang , Hackney, Whitclill ' Merchant Navy, Silver Tavern , Burdett-road , Limehouse , 7.30. 2nd and 4th Fri., at 7.30. e ... 7J 0 Frizington ... 166 ' I pswich ...... 70 Mitch am , Vestry Hall , Mitcham , at 8. Pythagorean Chapter , Dover Castle , Broadway, Deptford , at 8. Boston 838 Eye 1663 Helston 175 Mount Lebanon , Half-Moon Hotel , Boro ' , at 7.30. Star Chapter , Stirling Castle Hotel , Church-st., Camberwell , 8. Bungay 929 Ray leigh 1734 Haverfordwest 397 New Concord , Jolly Farmers , Southgate-road , N., at 8. Strawberry Hill Chapter , Greyhound Hotel , Richmond , S.W. Halifax 1736 Pinmure , Balham Hote l, Balham , at 7.30. L ODGES OP I NSTRUCTION . Lord Wellington Hotel , J t6, Old Kent-road , at 8. R OYAL A RCH C HAPTER . Peckham , Chatham 20 Ventnor Plucknett , Bald-faced Stag, East Finchley, at 7.4J. 2tg, Prince of Wales , Whitehall Rooms , Hotel Metropole. £J i Cliorlton-on- Old Parr 's Head , Kni ghtrider-street , Doctors Com- Shrewsbury ... 117 Newbury ... 574 Medlock ... 1459 Prosp erity, M ARK L ODGE . Ryde mons, at 7. 17J Liverpool ... J94 Heme Bay ... 2099 Portland Hotel , Greenwich , at 8. 8, Thistle , Freemasons ' Tavern. Bing ley 439 Wisbech 809 Hendon 206 Pytha gorean , Longton Rave nsbour ne, Rising Sun , Rushey Green , Catford , at 8. 546 Worthing ... 851 Beckenham ... 2266 Roval lubilee , The Crown , Lambeth-road , S.E., at 8. SATURDAY, APRIL 8. Royal Oak , Lord Clyde, Wotton-road , Deptford , at 8. THURSDAY , APRIL 6. C RAFT LODGES . St. Leonard , Pr. of Wales Hotel , Bishop 's-road , Victoria Park , 8, CRAFT LODGES . Wells Hotel New Southgate , at 8. 10? London , Ship and Turtle Tavern 491 Stony Str .tford 1639 South gate , Railway , , . Newcastle ... 34 Acerington ... 463 Pembroke ... 1748 Stron g Man , City Arm s, St. Mary Axe, E.G., at 6.30. 173, Phuanix , Freemasons ' Hail. Canterbury ... Mount Ed 31 Stockton J09 Farringdon ... 1)70 Tempe rance In the East , Greenwich Pensioner , Bow-lane , 144O , gcumbe , Bridge House Hotel. Chichester ... 38 Hartlepool ... Bri ghton lar , at 7.30. 1607, Loyalty, London lavern . 331 1839 Pop Bath 41 Walsall 339 Kidderminster. 1874 United Mariners , Duke of Albany Hotel , Kitto-road , Nunhead. 16 12, West Middlesex , Munici pal Buildings , Ealing. Hull Glossop ' Sandhurst Strength , Hope Tavern , Stanhope-st., Euston-road , at 8. 1631 , Mi'/.pah , Albion Tavcrn. 57 625 ... 1899 United Merth yr Tydvil no Manchester ... 633 Ching ford ... 2255 Wande rers ,Victoria Mansions Restaurant , Victoria-street , S.W., 1743, Perseverance , Anderton ' s Hotel. I pswich Curnish , Mark Masons ' Hall. 14 Stoke-on-Trent 637 Bradford 2321 at 7 3". 2309, Richmond ... 123 Blackpool ... 703 Hindley 23J 0 Warra nt Officers , 3$, St. Martin ' s-street , W.C , at 7. 2384, Mitcham , Vestry Hall , Lower Mitcham. Ringwood ... Grimsb Red Lion , Poppin ' s-court Fleet-street at 8. 132 y 792 Chester 2 _ 86 Whittin gton , , , R OVAL A RCH C HAPTER . Haslingden ... 3IJ Bi ggleswade... 803 R.A. C HAPTERS . Andrew Chapter , Bush Hotel , Shepherd' s Bush , W „ at 8. Todmorden ... , 1918, Gallery, Anderton 's Hotel. 219 Lostwithiel ... 856 Colne lib Domatic Chapter , St. James 's Restaurant Piccadilly, VV., at 1. Devonport ... 230 Plumstead ... 913 Southampton.. 130 R OYAL A RCH C HAPTERS . Liverpool 249 Batley 971 Bristol 187 Constituti onal Shi p and Turtle Tavern. Coventry 254 Bruton 976 Plymouth ... 333 ;;, , Heywood 85., Temperance-in-the-East , 6, Newby-place. MASONIC MEETINGS (Provincial ) .. ... 360 Bury .013 Hebden urid ge 307 ' Hall. Blackburn ... 369 South port 1070 Ardwick 581 119 6, Urban , Freemasons For the week ending Saturday, A pril 8, 18 Leeds i _ in , Granite , Holborn Restaurant. 93...... 289 Elland 1231 Totnes 710 Beverley 294 Topsham .., 128 4 Workington ... 962 M ARK LODGE . Ashton-under- Horncastl c ... 1304 Birmingham ... 101 6 Grand Masters , Mark Masons ' Hall. The following is a list of Towns in which the Lodges , Lyne 300 Ri pley 1324 M ARK LODOES . B.cclcs 303 Uarlington ... 1370 Eastwood ... 14 &c, whose numbers are appended , meet at the dates given, THURSDAY , APRILS. Fareham 309 Widnes 1384 Cardilf 38 Further particulars of places of meeting, &c, of Craft Manchester ... 3'7 Bootle 1473 ' Barrovv-in-Fur- CRAFT LODGES , Staly bridge Lodges and R.A. Chap ters will be found in "Th e ... 334 Norwich IJ OO ness ...... 36 10, Westminster and Keystone , Freemasons ' Hall. Nortlumpton .. 360 Barn sley 15:3 Sheffield 53 IJ , Egyptian , Anderton 's Hotel. Freemasons ' Calendar ," and those of Mark , Rose Croix , Grantham ... 361 Lindley 1514 Liskeard 379 <5, Strong Man , Guildhall Tavern . Sic, in " The Cosmopolitan Masonic Calendar ," both Wolverhampton 419 Hexham 1357 Luton 403 Yarborough , Green Dragon , Stepney , Lymm icoc 551, published annually at the office of The Freemason. jji . rrystal Palace , Crystal Palace. L ODOES OP I NSTRUCTION . 8l_, Victoria Rides , Freemasons ' Hall . 1155, l-Acclsior , White Swan , Deptford . Woolwich ... 23 Uxbridge ... 382 Thirsk 1416 njS , Perfect Ashlar , Bridge House Hotel. MONDAY , APRIL 3. Canterbury ... 31 Bideford 482 Romford 1437 1116, Ma.donald , Surtev Masonic Hall. Nottingham ... 47 Liverpool ... 673 Hatfield 1J 80 1151 , St. Clement Danes , The Courts Restaurant. C RAFT L ODOIS . Womborne ... 61; Booking 1312 Pl ymouth ... 70 Portland 103 7 Leyton 683 Bolton Basingstoke ... Lowestoft ... Gravesend I SJ > , Mornington , Holborn Viaduct Hotel. 37 691 1452 ... 77 Rochester ... IO JO New Brompton 196 7 1)07, Ideanor , Grea t Eastern Hotel . Bath J3 Cliacewater ... 699 Mold 1477 Leeds 289 Sudbury 122 . Bradford...... 2311 v 3, 1 .mlico NittlvWalsham 101 Weliuvg boro ' ... 717 Woking 1564 Wimbledon ... 13&0 .. , Victoria Mansions Restaurant. Lynn Swansea, ' 1) 90, (IM Kngland , Masonic Hall , Thornton Heath. 107 Dewsbury ... 827 ,. ... 1573 1171 , Si. Pancra s, Midland Hotel. Preston 113 Ashbourne ... 850 Diss 1741 FRIDAY , APRIL 7. Whitehaven ... 119 Peterslield ... 918 Henley 1895 LODGES AND C HAPTERS or I NSTRUCTION . Brid gwater .., 135 I pswich 959 Wadebrid ge ... 1954 CRAFT LODGES . Aldeburgh ... 936 Gosforth 1664 Bel grave , Albion Tavern , Russell-street , Covent Garden , at 8. Wakefield ... 154 Fowey 9J7 Million 1977 Manchester ... 44 Deal 1096 Penarth 1754 Burde tt-Coutts , Swan Tavern , New Bethnal Green-road , at 8. Plymouth ... 156 Sutton Brid ge 935 Sunderland ... 2039 Leeds 306 Barnard Castle 1230 Wolverhampton 1831 Burg oyne , King 's Arms , |ohn-street , Bedford-row , at 7. Dover 199 Altrincham ... 1045 Calstock 3100 Huddcrslicid... 521 Cliorlton-cum- Birkenhead ... 2433 Coven t Garden , Criterion ', Piccadill y, at 8. Barnstap le ... 351 Rochester ,., 1050 King.on 2240 Ryde 698 Hard y ... 1375 R. A. C HAPTERS . Creaton , Bush Hotel , Shepherd' s Bush , W., 8. Berkeley 270 Lancaster ... 103 1 Fairtield 2290 Ashford 709 Nottingham ... 1405 Weymouth ... 170 Cre.rm t , King 's Head Hotel , Twickenham , at 8.30. Bradford 302 Saltash 1071 Manchester ... 2122 Ri pon 837 Morecambe ... 1361 Leicester 279 Duke of Edin burgh , Eastern Hotel , Commercial Road , Lime- Hebden Bridge 3-7 Oswestry ... 1124 Chesterlield ... 2373 LODGES OF I NSTRUCTION . house E., at 7.30. Torquay 328 Sherborne ,., nos R.A. C HAPTERS . ' Hlict , Railwa y Truro Birmingham.,, 1180 Littleboro ' ... 236 Richmond , Yorks 123 Kei ghley 263 I- grcmont ... 1267 Hotel , Feltham. 331 Bristol 187 Maryport Birkenhead ... 1289 High Cross , Coach and Horses , Hi gh-road , Tottenham , at 8. Ross 338 Leeds 1211 Banbury 599 371 HiRhf -ate , Halesworth ... 388 Aspatria 1220 St. Mary Cray I pswich '. 22J Weunesbury ¦... D96 Bristol (Province) Falkland Arms , Fal-Iand-road , N.W., at 8. 2147 Saltash ... „. 1071 Hors ey , White Hart Masonic Rooms, Lewisham , S.E., at 8. Leamington ... 395 Sheffield 1239 M ARK L ODGES . '"')', l'.ailway Tavern , Battersea Rise , S.W., at 8. Northwich ... 428 Exeter 1234 South Molton.. 9 JWice , Brown Bear , High-street , Deptford , at 8. North Shields 431 Liver pool ... 12O4 Hull 12 SATURDAY , APRIL 8. Ken t , King and Oueen. Norton Foleate. at 8. Cambrid ge ... 441 Bradtord-on- Gateshead-011- CRAFT LODGES . Portishead ... 1735 Didsbury 3359 ungtn n . White Hart , Abchurch Lane , at e, o. Stokesley „, ^43 Avon ... 1271 Tyne ... 293 Leopold 3 Sutton _347 Leeds 2069 R.A. C«Arr«it. , City Arms Restaurant , St. Mary Axe, E.C, at >. Thrapstuiv ... 007 Halifax 1301 Shoreham ... 386 Hampton Court 141 j Croy don 3096 Twickenham 1.., Mont efiore , 1777 St. James 's Restaurant , Piccadill y, at 8. L ODGES UP I NSTRUCTION . Twickenham... 1433 St. Mary Cray 3147 reflect Ashla r , Brid ge House Hotel , Southwark , at 7. «>- , Chatham 184 Lcvenshulmc... Alford 1600 '" Berr ymeaa Prior y, Acton , at 8.1/. 993 LODGE or I NSTRUCTION . jeseiit s Park Norwich 313 aattasn 1071 landport 1 .70 , Waterloo Arms , Hi gh-street , Mary lebone, at 8. Birkenhead "°ya Alber t , White Hart Hotel , Abchurch Une, at 7.J0. Bradford 302 Leeds 1221 Walton-on- ... 478 yal Brighton Wimbledon ... 1360 Naze ... 5? pavoy, Blue Posts . Charlotte-st.. Fitzro y-sauare. W.. 8.10. 314 ... 1799 riln Castle , Church-street , Camberwell , at 8. PembrokeDock 3, 8 Old Brompton., 1424 Godalmin ^ 2191 .. T ?"n . - Reading 414 Canterbury ... 1449 Hull 2134 St 1 £ .*' Court H °" s<*. Harlesden , N.W., at 7.30. SOU TH KENSINGTON ' .J ohn s, Queen Victoria Tavern , Exmouth-st., Stepney, at 8. Liverpool ... 8 3 Woolwich ... 153O ?> 7i U«l _ Tavern , Air-street , Regent-street , at 8. • LADIES' DENTAL INSTITUTION AND ASSOC , *„ "" »' ' > M yddelton , Star and Garter , Upper-st., Islington , at 8. TUESDAY, APRIL 4. S ar Sir S Regil. hy Professor PARTRIDGE rl.,-'he "" A > ydney Smith , Chester-street , Kennington , 8. , Ex. L.D.S., Surgoon Dentist Great City, M.H „ Masons '-avenue. E.C. at 6..0. CRAFT LODGES , Liverpool .. ... 673 Southampton .. 1780 (late of Boyal College of Surgeons ., Unt« «? w * Miool at Freemasons ' Hall , at 4. Monmouth ... 457 Brigg 1283 York 1011 FREEMASONRY , Gloucester ... 493 Harrow 1310 Hull 3J 34 OODFORD 5&(, p. C RAFT LODGES . Liskea rd 510 Wrexham ... 1336 M ARK L ODOES . idited by the late Bro. A. F. A. W , M.A., P.G.C. t 90' "™ WokingStation Ho™ ^'t-htinga, le . Masonic Hall , Woo wich. Folkestone ... 558 1395 Birmingham ... 11 5 4ay be obtained through any Bookseller or Newsagent, 9 ' , , lcrto n s II Banbury 599 Amlwch 1438 Gra vesend ... _ " ' ••'" M ,is „ ^ |. °" -' 1 - 304 ir (on receipt of P.O.O. for ios. 6d.J direct from tne Office. ' ' Koyal L, .K 'I ,on . Cock Tavern , Highbury. Erith 015 ilkley 1522 Kingsbrid ge ... 438 Kensington , Freemasons ' Hall. JVlalton 660 Marlboroug h ... 1S33 tt} Si I 6A, GT. QUEEN STREET, LONDON , W.C. Bro. Lord Brassey will preside at the annual dinner of The State Department at Washington has been officially the officers of the Royal Naval Reserve, vvhich will be held informed that her Majesty has been graciously pleased at the St. George's Club, Hanover-square, on the 5th May to raise the rank of Sir Julian Paunceforte from MU _ _jter next. Plenipotentiary to that of Ambassador. B Count Torneilli, the Italian Ambassador, gave a dinner The " Isaac Newton University Masonic Hall Buildino- party at the Embassy in Grosvenc r-square, on Monday Committee " announce that the "Hall will be opened with yS ^ i^ ^ roS^ ll evening, in honour of the French Ambassador and Madame due ceremony on Thursday afternoon, June snd next ensii. The first meeting of the Board of Stewards of the forth- Waddington. ing. The ceremony will be performed by Bro. Colonel R coming Festival of the Girls' School will be held at the T. Caldwell, P.G.M., assisted by the Provincial Grand Comp. Magnus Ohren, P.G.D.C, Assoc. M. Inst. C.E., Officers. Board Room, Freemasons' Hall, on Wednesday, the 5th will be installed as M.E.Z. of Grand Masters Chapter, inst., at 5 o'clock. No. 1, at the next meeting, to be held on Tuesday, the 4th The Lord Mayor will not personally attend the usual The Rev. W. P. Svvaby, D.D., who was consecrated as inst., at the Hotel Victoria. service at Christ Church, Newgate-street, on Easter Tues. day, but will be represented by Alderman Sir Whittaker Bishop of British Guiana on Saturday last in Westminster The Yost Typewriter has been awarded the gold medal Abbey by the Archbishop of Canterbury, is a member of Ellis, his locum tenens. In other respects his lordship will and diploma at the Universal Exhibition at Monaco. This do duty at the Mansion House throughout the holidays. the Universities' Lodge, Durham . makes the third gold medal awarded to the Yost within the We hear that Bro. W. Hancock, W.M. of the Anglo- last few months. The directors of the City of London General Pension American Lodge, No. 2191, and Preceptor of the Islington Society, on the motion ot Mr. J. H. Batty, C.C, seconded The Duke of Connaught has become patron of the by Dr. Osborne Smith, have passed a special voteof thanks Lodge of Instruction , is on his way to Constantinople. We Central London Throat and Ear Hospital , Gray's Inn- wish him a safe journey and a speedy return to his native ( to Lieut.-Col. Lambert, F.S.A., their president, " for his road , and has presented a donation of j ,20 towards the generous support and the great interest he has taken land. Building Extension Fund. in the welfare of the institution. The lieutenant colonel is to The Empress Frederick of Germany visited the Hospital We much regret to hear that Bro. G. H. Foan, I.P.M. be offered, vve hear, a special presentation enabling him for Diseases of the Throat, Golden-square, on Monday, of the Covent Garden Lodge, No. 1614, and Preceptor of at the ensuing election to nominate a pensioner to receive when her Imperial Majesty vvas pleased to dedicate the the Covent Garden Lodge of Instruction , is suffering from without election the sum ot £iS 12s. per annum. The Children 's Ward to the memory of her son, Prin-e Walde- a severe affliction. We heartily wish a speedy recovery. pension wilt be called the " George Lambert Pension."— mar , vvho died in 1S70,at the age of 11 years, of diphtheria. The Duke of Cambridge has presented a handsome CitvPress. Ihe Marquis of Salisbury, vvh o was able to be removed stained glass window to Kew Parish Church as a memorial At the annual meeting of the Accident Insurance Com- from Arlington-street, to Hatfield, is progressing very to his mother, the late Duchess of Cambridge. It is placed pany (Limited), held on Wednesday, the Directors reported favourably, and has been able to take carriage exercise. behind the communion table, close to the mausoleum, where that the income for the year ending 31st December, 1S92, His private secretary, Mr. Gunton, vvho likewise had an the remains of the late Duchess are interred. amounted to £52,061 13s. 4d. The claims paid amounted' attack of influenza , is also making satisfactory progress to £24,174 qs. nd., and the bonus allowances to policy. towards recovery. The annual meeting of the Fellows of the Royal College holders to _f,35oS is. 5d. A dividend of 5 per cent., free of Physicians was held on Monday evening under the pre- of income tax, vvas declared, making, with the interim Bro. Sir E. li. Malet, the British Ambassador to the sidency of Sir Andrew Clark, vvho vvas re-elected to the interest already paid, 10 per cent, for the year, Court of Berlin , and Lady Ermyntrude Malet left the while a sum office of President for the ensuing year. The annual equivalent to 2 per cent, was set aside to increase the paid German capital on Monday for I he purpose of attending banquet, vvhich followed, vvas h eld at Limmcr's Hotel . the -vmera. of the late Duke of Bedford at Chenies. The capital account. A reserve of about 50 per cent, on the late Duke and Lady Malet vvere brother and sister. Bro. A. J. Altman was the recipient, on Thursday even- premium income vvas carried forward. ing last, of a testimonial, consisting of a very beautiful The widespread ruin that has been brought about through Her Majesty's new cruiser the Royal Arthur, bearing the silver salver, suitably inscribed, as 1 mark of his colleagues' Hag of Rear-Admiral Stephenson , the failures of the Liberator and other kindred building sailed from Portsmouth appreciation of his courtesy, geniality, and good services societies is awakening general sympathy, and many offers on Tuesday, and after calling at Las Palmas, will continue during his year of office as Chairman of the Coal and Corn her journey to Valpara i of assistance are pouring in upon the Committee who have so and Stanley (Falkland Islands). and Finance Committee of the Common Council. kindly consented to raise a fund for the benefit of the She will relieve the Warspite at Sandy Point, Straits of sufferers. Mr. Horace Sedger has most opportunel Magellan , on the 7th May. Bro. Sir Augustus Harris, P.G. Treas., presided at a y pro- Court dinner of the Patten Makers' Company on Thursday, posed, with the sanction of the General Committee, to Bro. the Karl and Countess of Wharncliffe have gone to give a series of performances of " The Golden Web " at Wortley Hall, Sheffield , for the Easter recess ; Bro. Lord the 23rd ult., at the Cannon-street Hotel. A special signi- ficance was attached to this gathering, as it celebrated the the Lyric Theatre during the coming season, when the and Lady Tweedmouth to Bath ; Bro. Lord and Lady whole proceeds will be devoted, in their entirety, to this Brassey to Normanhurst Court, Battle ; and Bro. Lord and election of Sir Augustus Harris as Master of the company highly-deserving object. Lad Cremorne to Port Eliot, Cornwall , on a visit to the for the second time. y On Sunday the death occurred suddenly, it is understood, Earl and Countess of St. Germans. Princess Christian , Princess Louise Marchioness of from apoplexy, of Bro. George Joseph Westbury, landlord An entertainment will be given, 'oy permission of Bro. Lome, and the Duchess of Edinburgh have become of the City patronesses of the Children 's Salon "At Home," which Arms, Church-sireet, Worcester. Bro. West- Lord Egerton of Tatton , at 7, St. James's-square, on bury, who vvas well known in the town, was formerly a Thursday, the 13th inst., in behalf of the Mendicity Society. will take place at thc Westminste r Town Hall, on the 20th April , towards completing the endowment of the Memorial commercial traveller. He vvas an old and prominent Mason, The entertainment will commence at 3 p.m., and' will be being a member of Lodge No. 529, and of one of the Dudley under the special patronage of the Queen and the Duchess Cot in the Victoria Hospital for Children , which is named after the late Duke of Clarence and Avondale. lodges, and a Past Prov. J.G.W. The members of the of Teck, the latter of whom has signified her intention of Semper Fidelis Lodge, No. 529, assembled at the cemetery being present. The Drapers' Company have lately made a grant of at 12.30 p.m., on Thursday, to render the last tribute ol Bro. Lord Brassey presided on Monday at the special £150 a year, for three years, to the Rev. S. A. Harnett's affectionate regard to their late brother. Two beautiful general meeting of the Royal Colonial Institute , vvhich had Committee for helping pupil teachers to finish their training wreaths were provided , one by the Semper Fidelis Lodge, een called for the purpose of considering the proposed at Oxford or Cambridge. The expense of the University composed of as many sprigs of acacia as there are members, amalgamation with the Imperial Institute. The speakers is greater than that of an ordinary training college, but the other of blue and white hyacinths, from Dudley Lodge, were nearly unanimous in their opposition to the scheme, a the advantages are, of course, considerable. The Com- in the shape of a double triangle. resolution being adopted to maintain the independence of mittee seeks to raise the amount at its disposal for these M EMORIAL TO SIR FRANCIS BURDETT .—Messrs. While- the Colonial Institute, while working harmon iously vvith the scholarshi ps to £500 per annum. head and Sons of the Granite Works, Aberdeen, will in Imperial. A CORRECTION .—In our report of the meeting of the the course of another fortnight erect in the churchyard of Bro. the Marquis of Breadalbane gave a dinner party at Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters of 1- ngland and Foremark, Derbyshire, a very handsome memorial, com- Harcourt House on Saturday evening last, at which the Wales last week, it is stated that the Rev. I. M. Vaughan posed of polished red granite, Sicilian white marble and guests included the Right Hon. the Prime Minister , the was appointed Grand Chaplain, and replied for " The stone, with a bronze raised recumbent cross. The inscrip- Earls of Kimberley and Chesterfield , Lords Acton, Sand- Deputy Grand Master and the Grand Officers." It should tion to be placed upon the memorial reads as follows : " In hurst, and Reay, Bro. Sir George O Trevelyan , Bart., have been the Rev. H. Maugham, M.A., Vicar of Whit- loving memory of Francis Burdett, 7th Bart., late Lieut.- M.P., Mr. Herbert Gladstone, M.P., Sir Edward Bradford , stable, Chaplain of the Invicta 1 ouncil, No. 14, meeting Colonel, 17th Lancers, and Colonel, her Majesty s Guards, Bro. M'Lagan, M.P., Sir Andrew Clark , and Bro. Dr. at the Masonic Temple in Canterbury. ist Provincial Grand Master of Freemasons in Middlesex , Farquharson. ist Provincial Grand Mark Master Mason for Middlesex The Prince of Wales has made known his intention of and Surrey ; representative from Grand Lodge of Ireland The funera l of the late Duke of Bedford took place at laying the memorial stone of the new wing of the Royal at the Grand I_odge of England ; Inspector.General 33'd Chenies, Bucks, on Tuesdav. Her Majesty vvas repre- United Service Institution—lately the Chanel Roval , White- Degree Ancient and Accepted Rite. Born March 2,*,rd, sented by General LyneHoch Gardiner and the Empress hall—on Tuesday, the Oth Junp , while immediatel y after 1S13; died May 31st, 1892. 'As in Adam all die, even so Frederick of Germany by Col'inel the Hon. William the ceremony a Naval and Military Costume Bazaar wilt in Christ shall all be made alive. Carrinpton. Lord Heibrand Russell ' " , only son of the late be opened under the patronage of the Queen in aid of the Wednes. Duke , Bro. Sir E. B. Malet , Lords Charles and Alexander building fund. Prince Edward of Saxe-Weimar is Chair- A large audience attended the concert given on Russell , Bro. Lord Ampthill , day evening at the Grocers' Company's School, Hacknej and other members of the man, and Prince Adol phus of Teck and Count Gleichen are , the Russell family and relations vvere present on the mournlul members of the Committee in charge of the arrangements Downs. Two familiar sacred works were performed occasion. rendering in both cases affording proof of the fact that the for the function. study of music is pursued at this institution to excellent The annual general meeting of the Actors' Association T HE LATE D UKE OK C LARENCE .—A large window of purpose. In Mendelssoh n 's motet, " Hear my Prayer, was held at the Garrick Theatre on Monday under the Munich glass has just been placed in St. Bartholomew's, Master R. H. Hobday distinguished himself not a little by presidency of Bro. John Hare, Messrs. G. Alexander , F. Moorfields, in a screen over the western entrance, in his sincinsr of the tolo part ! while Soohr's " Last Judg- K. Benson , F. H. Macklin , and G. P. Hawtrey, and Misses memory of the Duke of Clarence and Avondale. l'he ment " gave Mr. Ernest Newton's choir abundant oppor- Beatrice Lamb, Fanny Brough, E. Thome, and Pauncefort subject is the Angel of thc Resurrection greeting the Holy tunity for displaying its good qualities. The choruses ot bein g among those present. The annual report , vvhich women at thc Sepulchre, and pointing to a scroll in which this latter work were sung in most creditable fashion, the showed a membership of SSi—of whom 271 joined last are the words— " He is not here. He is risen." A plinth well-known " Holy, Holy, Holy !" being treated with year—and an excess of expenditure over income ot £124, in the lower part of the design exhibits the names and date especial care and delicacy. Welcome assistance was vvas adopted , and Bro. Henry Irving re-elected President of of the death of his Royal Highness, and a tablet is in rendered in the tenor and bass solos by Bros. Reginald the Association . course of erection vvith an appropriate inscription. " Groome and Franklin Clive, both artists, it is sea; eel)/ The Princess of Wales, with her daughters, the Princesses necessary to say, bearing off their full share of the evening s GRAND LODGE OP SCOTLAND .—The following official laurels. Victoria and Maud, and her son , the Duke of York, have notice has been issued by Bro. Murray Lyon, Grand been making the most oi their cruise in the Mediterranean, Secretary : " The Most Worshipful the Grand M aster DEVON M ASONIC EDUCATIONAL FUND .—The General landing from the Royal Yacht Osborne, from time to time, Mason, Brother Colonel thc Right Hon. the Earl of Purposes Committee of the Devon Masonic Educational and visiting places of interest within easy reach of the Haddington , has directed that arrangements be made for Fund met on the 21st ult. at the Freemasons' Hall, ' y* Italian seaboard. Her Royal Highness has ascended the undernoted functions : 1, Installation of the Right mouth, Bro. J. R. Lord, P.P.G. T. and Treasurer to tbe Vesuvius , ard after other excursions , returned to Naples Worshipful Brother, George Christie, Provincial Grand Fund, presiding. There were also present Bros. J- {{• from Castellamare on Tuesday. It is expected that the Master of Stirlingshire, within the Golden Lion Hotel, Gover, P.P.G.S., Sec. ; H. Steele, P.P.G.D.C. Cornwa l . Royal party will reach Athens on Friday, the 7th inst., Stirling, on Tuesday, April , at five o'clock, S.Jevv, P.P.G.T. ; Griffin , P.P.G.D. ; R. PengW. where they will remain for some time 4th afternoon. J. , , on a visit to the 2, Grand Visitation to the Provincial Grand Lodge ol P.P.A.G.D.C; J. Gidley, P.G. Std. Br. ; J. '-< °"arf' King of Greece, who is brother to her Roya Highness. Dumbartonshire , in the U.P. Church Hall, Dumbarton , on P.M. 202; W. Ashford, P.M. 202 ; C. Mutten , I.P-M- , at five o ; E. M. Ellis, P.M. 006 ; and W. H. Dillon, S.W. The silver wedding of the King and Queen of Italy wil' Wednesday, the 5th April 'clock, afternoon. 3, 1550 10 be celebrated in Rome and throughoutfltaly towards the Grand Visitation to the Provincial Grand Lodge of 1099. The Secretary announced that three candidates. Renfrewshire West, and installation of its Provincial Grand election on the fund vvho were unsuccessful at the ***e<"t!"S close of the present month. The Oueen will be represented bringing on the occasion by the Duke of York , vyho will arrive in the Master, the Right Worshipful Brother, M. Hugh Shaw- in October last were still plifible. one of them Italian capital on the 20th or 21st instant Stewart of Carnock, M.P., in the Council Chambers, forward 31O votes, a second 272, and a third 28 votes, , and will be re- , one ceived at the railway station on his arrival by King Humbert, Greenock , on Tuesday, 0th April, at half-past five, after- addition two further applicalions had been received noon. Evening dress." respect of the child ol a deceased brother from To-"!"?'' thc Italian princes, and thc British Ambassador, lt is the b'o'n expressed wish ot King OLLOW A NO ILI S and the other on behalf of a child of a deceased Humbert that the auspicious event H * ri. Oi.vm_.vr P . .- Diseases of the Skin .— candid^' sh uld be celebrate d by works of charity, and the Italian No case of disease of tlie skin , be its nature what it may, has of Benevolent Lodge, Princetown , making five failed to be b uelitted when these polent for the two vacancies to be filled at the forthcoming *»*? . community in London will found as a memorial of the reme ies have been on wedding a benevolent institution for the instruction of properl y applied. In scrofulous and scorbutic affections they are ing, It was decided to put the whole of the names especially serviceable . Scurvy and eruptions which bad res sled list, and the election will take place at Plymou'n Italian children in the trades for which they may be the all oilier mndes of treatment , and gradually become worse' from most fitted. In honour of the visit of the Emperor and yea r to year, have been completely cured by Holloway 's cooling Tuesday next, Empress of Germany, who will visit Rome on the occasion , Oi tment and purif ying Pills , which root out the disease from Twelfth Annual Edition of lanatory Book, a* Exp 1 a grand tournament will be held at the Villa Borghese on the blood itself , and leave the constitution free from every gratis and post free, gives reliable information how to t the .'5th instant, which will comprise illustrations moibid taint . In tlie nursery Hollowa y 's Ointment should be hest and of four ever at hand ; it will give ease in sprains, contusions, burns, money quickly by Stocks and Shares. Hig {? £. great epochs in thc history of the House of Savoy, and at scalds, and infantile eruptions , and may always safely be applied prices for past years.—Address, G. 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