COW TKNTf. English people, and by which she was fortunate enough expanded by benevolence. It is therefore with great to set, so to speak, a public mark upon her time anil life, confidence , brethren , that I propose the re-election of His interest that she took in the nursing and Royal Highness the Prince of Wales as Most United Grand Lodge...... 97 it was the deep Worshipful mOF M U11.cM.n ,«.- tending of the sick. It began and was practised in her Grand Master for the ensuing year. g 09 ( raft Masonry earliest days ; it closed with the last hours only of her Bro. Edgar Bay lis, P.M. : Most W. Pro Grand Instruction JJ 259 Arch >_ existence. It probably is in the knowledge of most mem- Master, I have the honour to second that nomination. I Roval °°oo Knig hts Templar . bers of this Grand Lodge that she, perhaps of all the am quite certai n that no expressions of mine will add ta India ... jo Frccmasonry m members t>f the Royal Family, nursed with the greatest the unanimity with which it will be received ; and I there- Masonic Notes and queries 101 r„n«eeration of the Southdown Lod ge, No. 1597 , 101 assiduity and patience her father (luring his last illness. fore simply and formally second the election of His Royal «.,''Southampton Masonic Hall Company 101 She again stood by the sick bed and nursed with indefatig- Highness as our Grand Master for the ensuing year. Institution for Boys lot I' ovil Masonic able care her brother, our illustrious Grand Master. She The motion having been put by the Earl of Carnarvon , St Altai's Abbey i°r Freemason " 102 again took no mean part or interest in that hospital was carried unanimously. ¦'The 102 The Onarterly Communication organisation which she mainly created at the time of the The Earl of Carnarvon : I must as a matter of formality Vale !" "^ German war. I can remember when I was ask if there is any voice on the contrary :— French and ; but I am happy CoKBEsr oNDEW E myself a year or two a fter that war how The Late Piincess Alirc IOJ in that country , to say the vote is general and universal. lolin Hervev Lodge of Instruction 103 many stories I heard , many of them very touching, of the His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales was then for- Roman Catholic Ignorance and Intolerance 103 and zeal and earnestness with which she had mally proclaimed b Sir Albert W. Woods IC>i patience y (Garter), Reviews... to her self-imposed task. And lastly it may Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rites 104 devoted herself G.D.C, as Grand Master of Freemasons of England for Roval and Select Masters 104 be truly said that her own death was caused by the nursing the ensuing year. Dr 'AIackey and Masonic Rite 104 of her own children. It deserves to be known, for it is a The Earl of Carnarvon : Brethren the next business on Charity Votes „ ...... : 10J , provincia l remarkable coincidence, that her death fell Farewell Banquet an 1 Presentation to Bro. Spinks 10; touching and the paper is the election of the Grand Treasurer. Masonic and General Tidings 103 on the very anniversary of her father's death , and also, I Bro. L. W. Cave : M.W. Pro Gran d Master, I have the Lodge Meetings for Next Week J06 believe, almost, if not quite, coincided with the day when honour to propose for Grand Treasurer our Bro. Ferdinand Advertisem ents '., ii., iii., jr., v., vi. His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales in his illness de Rothschild , of the Prince of Wales Lod ge, No. 259. received the first favourable turn. Brethren , Her Royal The office of Grand Treas u rer, as we all know, is one of UNITED GRAND LODGE. Highness was cut off in the very noontide of life, at the great importance/and I strongly recommend our Bro. moment when duties seemed to have multiplied upon her, Baron Ferdinand de Rothschild for that office. His name Quarterl y Communication of Grand Lodge of Free- The when her power of usefulness was the grea test, when num- is well known not only in the City of London , but was held nn Wednesday evening, at Freemasons' masons bers upon numbers had become dependent upon her care throughout the whole of England , and hot only in Eng- when some six hundred brethre n were present. The Hall , and thought, and when she. was most competent, perhaps, land , but in all the m arkets and exchanges of the world (if Pro Grand Master, presided , and the ; Earl Carnarvon , to counsel and to assist. But though all that came to and I think that tlie election of a brother so distinguished Grat.d and Past Grand Officers who attended other pass, according to our eyes, prematurely, she did not pass as Bro. Ferdinand de Rothschild will tend to add lustre to :—Lord Carnarvon , Pro G.M. ; Lord Sherborne , Prov . were away without leaving a great and useful lesson behind ; the office of Grand Treasurer. ' Gloucestershire , P.G.M. ; Lord Skelmersdale, D.G.M. ; 0 G.M. she left , as I said just now, a public mark , so to speak , of Bro. Samuel Pierce, P.M., : Most Worshi pful Pro Beach M. I'., P.G.M. Hauls and Isle of Wight ; 33 \V. W. , her life and character on the time in which she lived , and Grand Master, it is with very great pleasure that I stand Montague Guest , Prov. G.M. Doiset; S. Hnw=oti , Past the people amongst whom she lived , and I can remember before you to seconei the proposition that we have just G.M. China ; Gen. brownrigg, Prov. G.M. Surrey ; Dist. no case of me.re genuine and unmistakeable sorrow in heard. The advantages of that election to Grand Ledge in Hennikcr, S.G.W. ; Sir Harcourt Johnstone, M.P., Lord this country when an event of this kind ivas announced, particular, and the Craft in general, have been quite suffi- W Victor Williamson, P.G.W. ; Capt. Piatt , |. G. .; as I know indeed the loss was, one of the irreparable losses ciently dilated upon by the brother who l"as proposed our Sir Michael Costa P.G.W.; Rev. H. Adair P.G.W. ; sustained by her adopted country. Brethren, the higher Bro. Baron Ferdinand de Rothschild , and I think I shall G. Chaplain ; Rev. Wm. Alfred Hill , As- l'ickard , the position , the loftier the estate in which men or women best study the v;ishes anil feelings of the Grand Lodge if G. Chaplain ; Rev. C. J. Martyn, P.G.C. ; sistant move, the greater, too, the glitter anil the brilliancy— I content myself with simply seconding that proposition. Rev. A. V. A. Woodford , P.G.C. ; Rev. 15. J. Simpson , there is quite enoug h of that ; but when thow it is that Masonic usage has public business. engrossed and sent to his lordshi p for transmission to the been allowed to lapse it is not for me to say, because The next business on lite paper was the election of a Prince of Wales. I am perfectly prepared to admit that by Masonic law—and Most Worshi ful Grand Master, but before this was p The Earl of Carnarvon : The next business, brethren , I lake the Constitutions as an embodiment of Masonic law taken , is the election of a Grand Master. —the nomination of the Grand Treasurer is not ancient. The Earl of Carnarvon said : Brethren , there stands on Bro. Frank Richardson , P.M. No. 14 : M.W. Pro Grand The Constitutions provide for the nomination of Grand the notice pap.r a motion in the name of our Bro. Master and Brethre n , having had the distinguished hum- Master at the meeting in December, and for his election at Clabon , and I know he will not think that I am taking it our at the last Quarterly Co.iimunication of Grand Lodge the meeting in March, and those Constitutions simpl out of his hands if I anticipate him in that motion, and y to nominate His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales as state that a Grand Treasurer shall be elected at the Propose it to you from this chair. It is right that such a Grand Master for the ensuing year, I rise now to ask you, Quarterly Communications in Ma rch. But then, if that motion as this, whoever may he the occupant of this chair, according to ancient custom , to confirm that nomination is the|case, why has a work of supererogation been performed should proceed from this Grand Lodge with all the weight by unanimously re-electing him ; and I think on this pre- to my knowled ge for nearly thirty years in the appoint- and all the se>lcmnity that the subject requires. Brethren , sent occasion I may be forgiven for a few seconds if I pause ment te> the important office of Grand Treasurer, and for l"is is the first occasion that we have come in this hall to suggest that we should all express our thanks to the the first time at the meeting of December last been omitted since the unfortunate death of Her Royal Highness Princess , Great Architect of the Universe for having, through His without any communication whatever being made to the Alice. In the lives and in the deaths of vei y eminent mercy, saved His Royal Highness from what might have great bod of Masons assembled in Grand Lodge ? Now persons there is generally a great formality, but in the life y , been a very serious accident ; and , at the same time, to surely, brethren , as I have said , with only two officers in "f Her Royal Hi hness there was a reality which brought g congratulate ourselves as Englishmen that in the hour of our gift, by the exercise of tmr free and unbiassed suffrages, her home very much to the sympathies of English people; peril His Royal Hi ghness maintained that courage and is it or is not wise, if the law has not made provision for and in JUT death there was a reality not less than that of fortitude which are inherent in his family. In an assem- this nomination, when, after the loss of that Grand •'er life. She had not been too long separated from us by blage like the present 1 need not allude, I am sure, to the Treasurer, the loss of whose services we all regret and marriage in a forei gn country for Englishmen to forget benefits elcrived by Masons in general in having His Royal deplore, for the first time we are called upon to elect a "er name, her character, and even her face, and in the Highness at the head of our Order ; but I would point out , Giand Treasurer, wc have not the slightest idea of this or final tragedy which by that marvellous process of reporting as a fact, that during the short period lie has reigned that person who is to he elected to that responsible position Was brought to us every day in every detail of the illness over us nearly 200 lodges have been added to till we come here this evening. With reference to the that carried e>f numbers of her family, and finall y the register. It would ill become so humble a other brother whom we have elected in the person of His took her as its greatest prey—in all that tragedy, I member of the Order as mysel f to dila'te upon Royal Hi hness the Prince of Wales there can be no say, she had the liveliest sympathies of this country. g , the excellences of His Royal Highness or his particular question , there can be no difference of opinion ; "fethren , the lives of many people—or most people, I may qualifications for this great office. The manner in which but when you come to the brother who is S;*y» who bear a character—are consistent with them- lie performs the duties of his high station are well known nominal ly responsible for your finances and the selves, and generally there are some great features veri- , and appreciated , not only by the Craft, but by the nation only other elective Officer we have it in our power to ap- •V'ng at home which give them reality and interest at large. We all know perfectly well that the cause of point surely, brethren, we ought to have some notice or during life, and which serve to make them remembered , charity is never overlooked by him, for we all feel that his information why that usual nomination has been departed ter death ; and if there was any one characteristic by hand is at all times guided by justice, and his heart from. Now Most Worshipful Pro Grand Master I must Which Her Royal Highness will live in the recollection of , , justif y my coming before Grand Lodge this evening. 1 do known that one particular brother during his lifetime of those candidates 1 shall not proceed to verif y it by actual it, I do not hesitate to state, in beh alf of and in connection was constantly brought forward . Grand Lodge was never voting ; but if there is any doubt on the subject I shall with that cause without some association with which I am at any time taken by surprise in that proposition ; but 1 require Granei Lodge to divide ; and I think that will be the never intruding myself on Grand Lodge ; and it is on be- venture to say this, that it matters not whether the nomi- best way to do it. half of our great Masonic Institutions that I do say that nation takes place in December, no other nomination might The election was then taken , when the show of hands if this office is one of responsibility, if this office be one of be made in March ; because if other nominations might for Col. Creaton was enormously in excess of the show of honour, if this office be one of repute, if this office be one be made in March it would be free to every brother to con- hands in favour of the other two candidates. of distinction, why do not we select for this office a brother sult his own feelings, to act for what he considered the The Earl of Carnarvon : 1 have to announce to Grand who has made himself conspicuous not only by the respon- good of the Craft, and to come forward prepared to prop ise Lod ge that by an incontestable and enormous majority sibilities he has undertaken but by the generous support he a brother for the office of Grand Master. If on the other Bro. Col. Creaton is elected (Loud applause.) has given to these Institutions ? I would not for a single hand a nomination is to be matle in the month of December, Bro. Col. Creaton , who was received with loud cheers instant do the injustice of being the organ or mouthpiece the whole of Grand Lodge would bi shut out in the month said : Most Worshipful Pro Grand Master and brethren of any section of Freemasonry that for one instant ques- of March , and no one so nominated could be put up for I am taken a little aback , for I was not aware when I en- tioned the freest possible exercise of th; high prerogative election for the Granei Master, because no one not nominated tered Etiis hall to-night that my name woul 1 have been of the Grand Master in appointing his Grand Officers in December can be put for election in March. I he pro- proposed for this honourable office. I thank you very much from year to year ; but I will , whenever I visions of the Book of Constitutions have been acted upon on for this honour that has been cemferred upon me, and I have a justifiable pretext , stand here as the exponent this occasion, as I trust they are on every other occasion ; assure you that nothing shall be wanting on my part to of those who wish to see the privileges of Freemasonry and therefore there is no irregularity in the present pro- carry out the duties of the office to which you have elected entertained, and not overridden by secret councils. Now , ceedings. On the proposition of Bro. Cave on the one side, me with honour and integrity. brethren, there ate a certain, number of names that I have and Bro. Binckes on the other, I shall not offer any opinion The Report e>f the Lodge of Benevolence for the last heard likely to be mentioned or proposed for the distin- at all ; but I do think it is my duty, as one of the officers quarter, was then taken, and the following grants were guished office of Grand Treasurer, and I must siy that of Grand Lodge to whom is confided the task of seeing confirmed : — £ -• . initiated Mr. Waelcoat , the ceremonies leing well per- vote of condolence be sent to Mrs. Crier and family, on the H. Muggeiid gc, who did the consecta'ion and installed the formed. The W.M. and Past Masters Heipwood and Mal- occasion of the decease nl Bro. Thomas II. Crier, Prov. first W.M., Bro. Dr. Dixon , who in his turn installed the lett having been electe d tiuttces ot the benevolent fund , Grand Tyler, and Tj ler of the Humber Lodge for the last late Bro. Dr. Scott, who installed Bro. G. Wilton ; then the lodge was duly closed , and the brethren ac journcd to ei ght years. The vote was cariied unanimously. After followed on Bro. H. A . Colling ton, the well-known Preceptor, a well-served banquet. The visitors were Bios. Gompert/., ihe name of a candidate for Freemasonry had been sub- who is matchless in his woik. Afterwards came the P.M. 860, P.P.G.P. of Herts ; Wilson , P.M. 1155 ; C. mitted , the lodge was closed. The brethren afterwards sat veteran Bro. F. Walters, P.P.G.D. Middx , who so Kendal l, J.W. 1625 ; Docker, J.W . 1687; Harrison , S.D. down to an ample supiier, provided by the chief Steward , frequentl y has done his share at installations. We were 1681; Nailor, 174; Rowc, 1558; Handel , 1656 ; Booth , Bro. Kidd , at the concl u sion of which the following toasts sorry to miss his well-known face, and sorry to learn his Victoria , and Phillips, St. David (Scotland). Upon the were given :—" The Queen and the Craft ; " "H.R.H. absence was caused by a severe and painful illness. Some removal of the cloth the W.M. gave the preliminary toasts the Prince of Wales, M.W.G.M. ; " " Lord Carnarvon , others might be mentioned who had done their share of in- with commendable brevity, and they having been dul y M.W. Pro G.M. ; " " Lord Skelmersdale, R.W.D.G.M. ; " stallations at this lodge. Suffice it to say that we can look acknowletl ged, the I.P.M., in very flattering terms, pro- " The Prov. Rulers." The toast of ''The Visitors and the with satisfaction on those who so worthily fill the post of posed " The Health of the W.M." In the course of his Press " was then given , coupled with the name of our re- honour of Installing Master in this lodge. It shews the speech he said that the W .M. had tried very hard to give presentative, to which Bro. Kelly replied. After a little young will emulate the old , and in many instances if possible the brethren every satisfaction , and he believed that thus harmony the brethren separated , until the third Tuesday of surpass them. The next important event was the present- far he had succeeded. Previousl y to his election Bro. the p csent month. ing of a costly Past Master's jewel to Bro.[George Thomas Dairy had been a frequent attendant at. lod ges of instruc- Limn (there being a strong feeling to g ive honour where tion , in order to make himself conversant with the duties MANCHESTER.—Lodge of Integrity (No. it was due), which had been unanimously voted to him of the chair. As a Past Master e.f the Faith Lod ge he 163).—The usual monthly meeting of this admirable lod ge from the lodge funds as a slight recognition of the admir- (Bro. Mallett) was quite sati.-fietl with the manner in which was held on Wednesday, Feb. 26th , at the Freemasons' able manner in which he had conducted the affairs and their W .M. had hitherto discharged his responsibilities , and Hall , Cooper-street , Bro. Henry Walley, W.M., occupying business of the lod ge during his year of office. Bro. G. he felt coi.fident that the character of their old lodge would the chair of K.S., supported by his respective officers , viz. T. Limn, in a graceful speech, acknowledged this present. DC safe in his hands. In conclusion , he congratulated the —Bros. John E. Williams, S.W. ; Alfred Heald , J.W.; J. A petition to the Lod ge of Benevolence from a brother who W.M. upon having so grod a staff of office rs, whose M. Sinclair, S.D. ; Josep h Senior, J.D. ; B. Williams, P.M., was overtaken by unforseen misfortunes was unanimously effort s had so greatly assisted him in the carrying out of Treas. ; William Stddeley, Sec. ; II. Warburton , P.M., suppoited , and signed by nearly all who were present, his duties. This teia^t having been received most warmly, Org. ; and George F. Smith, I.G. We say admirable ad- supplemented by votes from the benevolent fund of the 'he W .M. brief ly rep lied , by stating that notwithstanding visedl y, because the almost faultless manner in which the lodge by amounts of a little over ten pounds. The name the very kind manner in which the I . P.M. had dilated upon his working is done, added to the perfect concord which always of one gentleman was given in for initiation at the next working capabilities he felt lhat that ni g ht he did not de- rei gns amongst its members , and combined with the muni. lod ge meeting. The successful result of the hard work of serve such encomiums. He was suffering from a neivous ficient donations (o the Masonic and other charities, renders Bro. James George Thomas was announced, who had re- indisposition , and consequentl y he could not do justice to it one of the most distinguished lod ges in the province. presented this lodge as its Steward at the festival 1 f the "tua 's, bet on the next occasion he hoped to do much The minutes of the preiious lod ge ni ght having been Royal Benevolent Institution for A ged Freemasons and the Widows of Freemasons. His list was a long way above Masters G. P. Brockbank , P. Prov. G.D. ; J. M. Entwisle Emttljts ®cmulai\ the average, and hel ped to swell the large amount of over P. Prov. G. S. of W.; C. Stanley, James Richardson , T. £14,000, which was gathered at that festival. He was Morris ; Bros. Smith, Cosgrave, Blain , Bradourn , Brierley , KEOKUK , U.S.A.—Damascus Comman- warmly congratulated over his success. All busine-ss Harwood Holt, and Priestley. The minutes of being RamwcII, , dery (No. 5).— The 12th Feb. was an eventful day in meeting having been read and ended, the lod ge was closed , amiae'joutned to meet on Thurs- the proceedings of the last the history of Masonry in this city. It was the time fixed Hal l , late of Lod ge 221 , was bal- day, A pt il 24th. There were present besides those named Bros. confirmed , Bros. James for C'inferring the Oreler of the Red Cross upon a number j oining member. Mr. . William H. A. Collington , P.M. ; J. True-love, P.M.; J. Woollctt , loted feir, and elected a of candidates. This ceremony was commenced at 2 o'clock was bal'.oted for, and approved R. J. Harvey, J.Rcnnie, K. T. Stringer, H. W. F. Fellows, Daniel Hughes, e>f Bolton , in the afternoon , and lasted until nearly 6. The candidates W. Hadington W initiation ; Bros. Ramwell, Harwood, J. , C. F. Buhler, W. Simmons, . Abbott , as a candidate for were Joseph Bennett, of this city, and Wm. G. Kent, S. G. Wilelcrmuth Buibele Sanders having passed a satisfactory exami- , J. , J. , G. C. Whibley, K. Holt, and Priestley Atlec, Edwin D. Smith , anil Henry C. Sprecn , of Fort retired the lod ge was opened G. G. Bax, W. H. Luckcraft, J. Stanley, G. Hill , and nation as to their proficiency, ; Madison. The ceremony of conferring this Order was others. Amongst a large number of visitors we noticed when Bros. Ramwell, Harwooel , in the Second Degree, performed by Sir Kni ght Henry W. Rothert , P.G. M. and passed to the degree of F.C. by Bro. Bios. C. Bretlan , W .M. 781 ; J. Lig htfoot, P.M. 147 ; J. Holt , and Priestley were E.G. of Damascus Commandcry. In the evening the tools of the eiegne were Mott, 147; J. Dawkins, J.D. 70; J. Warcup, 140 ; R. W. |. M. Entwisle, and the working ceremonies assumed a social character , and Masonic Hall Bro. Hargreaves having Robinson , 879 ; J. M. Hunt , I.G. 1G62 ; A. Conningham , exp laineel by the S. Warden . was the scene of a. brilliant and festive gathering, the he with the oilier candidates, 1625, and others. A splendid banquet , which reflected the been examined and entrusted , , occasion being a Red Cross banquet given in honour of the opened in the Third Degree, greatest credit on Bro. Morgan , the host, was served retired , and the lodge was Order. The event was one that has been looked forward uneler his personal superintendence ; all were Hargreaves was raised to the Sublime Degree pleased with when Bro. to with much interest, and for which extensive prepara- Bro. Charles Stanley, who also in- it. The usual loyal toasts were given and responded to. of Master Mason by tions were made. The hall was brightly illuminated and tools of the degree. Songs, recitations , &c, were indul ged in , and btought to structed him in the working decorated with the banners of the commandcry, the Sir a close a pleasant'evening, when the brethren separated Cloaed to the First Degree. Mi. William D uiiel Hughes to Kni g hts appeared in full uniform and displayed knightly " Tired nature' Masonry by Bro. G. P. Brockbank , enjoy s sweet repose, balmy sleep." was duly initiated into gallantry, many of the ladies were handsomely dressetl , lained hy the W., and the the working tools were exp J. and altogether the spectacle was a pleasing one to look COCKERMOUTH.—Skiddaw Lodge (No. charge elelivered from the chair. The Secretary reported ^ upon. The company was composed exclusively of the Sir 1002).—The usual monthly meeting of this lod that seven of the brethren in the lodge had officiated as ge was Kni ghts of Damascus Commandcry and their families, held on Tuesday evening, the inst., Stewards at the festival for A ged Freemasons and their 4th in the Masonic visiting Sir Knights and their wives, and representatives of in London under the presidency, Hall, Station-street. There were present, Bros. Capt. Widows, which was belt! the press. But these were sufficient to form a large Master of East Lancashire—viz., Sewcll, W.M. ; T. Bird , S.W. ; T. C. Robinson, J.W.; of Col. Starkie, Prov. G. assemblage. Shortly after o'clock all present were formed Black W Entwisle Tay lor, Ferguson, Rutter, 9 J. , I.P.M. ; . Shilton , P.M. ; W . H. Lcwthwaite, Bros. Brockbank, , into procession , and proceeded to the bantpiet hall with the Cosgrave, M.D., was proposed as P.M. and Org. ; W. F. Lamonbv, P.M. (Freemason) ; I . Nicheilson , Court. Bro. ceremony incident to the occasion. A bounteous repast , Fearon portion of the ancient rules and , Sec ; H. Peacock , S.D. ; R. W. Robinson , J.D.; a joining member. A gotten up by the wives of the Sir Knights, was then served . ' Senior Warden , and the lod ge R. Harrison , I.G. ; W. Paisley, Stewartl ; J. Hewson , charges was read by the This partook of the generosity and hospitality for Tyler ; R. Bailey, J. Evening, Towers, Borrowscale closed at p.m. The brethren adjourned to banquet, J. J. , 9 which the Sir Knights are noted in all these entertainments. T. C. Fearon Masonic toasts were duly pro- , J. C. Nicholson, and T. Mason. Visitors :— where the usual loyal and Following the hamlet came the toasts and responses. Bros. H. Cook P.M. , 119 and 1225, P.G.S.W. ; A. Tay lor, posed anel honoured. Sir Knight Rothert, E.C., was Master of the Ceremonies, P.M. 1532 , P.P.G.S.B. The lod ge being opened , and and delivered the opening address, in which he alluded to the minutes confirmed Bro INSTRUCTION. , . Mison subsequently the importance of the occasion , and thanked those who gave proof of his proficiency as a F.C., and WANDSWORTH LODGE (No. 1044). — had assisted in making it so interesting, 'i he first toast was regularly raised to the Sublime Degree of M.M. The first meeting eif the above lod ge of instruction , since was : " i Our Ladies—God bless them." Response by Sir by the W.M., assisted b his officers the ' y , J.D. giving the the alteration in the evening for meeting, was held on Kni ght Dr. J. M. Shaffer. Dr. Shaffer maelc a very appro- latter part of the traelitiemal history, the J.W. presenting Tuesday, the 4th inst., at the Spread Eagle Hotel . The priate response, referring to woman and her supremacy in the working tools :ind the b. W. delivering , the closing charge following were amongst the brethren present :—Bros. W. highl y complimentary terms. His remarks were warmly of the degree. After the lodge had bee n closed down A. Blackn.ore, W.M. ; |. Frost, S.W.; W . F. Wardropcr , applauded. The next toast was: " Masonry and Reli- and hearty good wishes tendered from Lodges 119, J.W.; J. G. Carter, A. N. Ncwens, S.D. ; J. J. Holland , gion—the promptings of one are the teachings of the 1073, and , Bio. Cook I. .S.VV., warml " 1532 y compli- J.D.; P. V. Denham, I.G.; H.J.Newcns, and A. A. Denhani , other." Response by Sir Knight Rev . R. C Mcllwaine, mented the W.M. on the manner in which he hail Sec. The ceremonies of the Second anil Third Degices wlio traced the relations between Masonry and Christianity pel formed the work of the cning, this being only the were worked , Bro. Ul.K-kmore woiking tin- .Second (with thiough various stage s of their history, ami said that second meeting alter the installation. Bro. Cook further Bro. C. E. Golding as candidate) and liro. J. G. Carter the while Masonry is ne,t Cnristianity it is founded on Chris- expressed the pleasure it had afforded him to be present in Third , when Bro. A. N. Neweus went through the cere- tianity , anel its teachings are in harmony therewith. Skiddaw Lod ge alter a lapse of twelve or thirteen years, ninny of being raised. The question of providing proper Joseph B iinctt , otic eif the Zerrubabels, was then called and he should take the earliest opportunity to cemvey to Masonic clothing was discussed , but the question was de- upon and responded in a very happy manner. I he next the R.W . Prov. Grand Master the excellent way in which fer reel until after the meeting of the regular lodge (10.(4). toast was : " Templar Masonry—its aims, its purposes, the W.M. and his officers hail performed their dulies. The brethren warmly appreciated the kindness el Bro. ami its enjoyments." Response h y Sir Kni ght R. F. Bro. Lamonb P.M., y, having intimated his wish that the Carter as Preceptor. Bro. Charles K. Golding (of the 1210) Bower, P.G.C. In introducing Bro. Bower, the Eminent notice of motion for the formation of a Masonic library in was unanimously elected a member. Commander spoke of him in the most complimentary connection with the lod ge stand over for a month , when manner, and paid a hi gh tribute to his services to Masonry there would he rnoie time to discuss it, the lodire was and the distinction he has achieved ill the Order. Bro. closed with the customary h ymn , "Now the evening grcli Bower acknowledged the honour 111 suitable word s, and shadows closing." 3aoual gave an interesting and scholarly review of the history l BARROW-IN-FURNESS.-Abbey Chap- of Temple Masonry. He spoke feeling y anel eloquentl y of DRIFFIELD.—Sykes Lodge (No. 1040). —The the prov,ess, the chivalry , the valiancy, the magnanimity, members eif this lod ter (No. 1225). —The annual insi.-illaiion in coiiiieelion ge met in their hall , on Wednesday, and the persecutions eif the Kni ghts Templar through all ult., with the above chapter war, held on Wednesday, the 26th 19th for the installation of the following officers , the their eventful career. Sir Knight Bower spoke at consider- ult., at the Masonic Hall , Harrington Hotel. E. Comp. ceremony being performed bv Bro. Richard lioggctt, P.M .; able length and his remarks were listened to with intense M. Haslam was installed M.E. Z.; E. Comp. G. Cornfield , , Bros. W. Santon , W.M. ; 10. Wilson , P.M. ; |. Dunn , inte rest. It was the purpose to hea r from the remaineler S.W.; S. Wilson Tea) II.; and Comp. E. J. Morgan , J. The ceremony was J. , J.W. ; R. , P.M., Treas.; S. ot the Zerrubabels, and the following additional toasts were Chadwick efficientl y performed by If. Comp. Biooke-, P.P.G.S.N., and , Chap. ; H. I lol greaves, Sec ; M. Simpson , on the programme, but owing to the lateness 1 f the hour S.D. ; G E. Coni|). R. Worrall , P.P.G.S. e>f Cheshire, subsequentl y . Biclby, J.D. ; R. Hornby, D.C. ; J. El gey, P.M.; it became necessary to adjourn the ceremonies :—" Faith, T. Kiib I.G. ; W. Barmb the M.E.Z. installed his -oflicers as follows :—Comps. J. y, y and W . Ross, Stewards ; I lope, and Charity ; " as kni ghts anel as Masons we are R. Potts T II. |. Klyne, S.E. ; J. Settle, S.N.; G. Cornfield , P.Z., , y ler. The installation bant]uet was held in the ' taught to have faith in God , hope in immortality, anel evening, Tre as. ; J. Read , P.S. ; C. P. Richards, 1st Asst. S.; W . at the Bell Hote l, when several of the brethren charity towards all mankind. Response by Sir Knight from nei Bath , 2nd Asst. S.; S. S. Lord, Organist ; D. Smyth, S.S.; g hbouring lodges attended. Frank Allyn. " Masonry and Civil Government " we G. Nelson , J.S. ; aid W. Ford , Janitor. K. Comp. ; recognise the authority of each, and promise obeiliencc to florker, P.Z., then presented E. Comp. Brooke , on behalf LIVERPOOL.—Dramatic Lod ge (No. 1609I . both. Response b Sir Kni ht Kullcd gc Lea. " Our Ab- of the chapter , with a poitrait <>l himself , as a recogni- y g —The usual monthly meeting of this popular lod ge was sent Friends. ht W. O. Crosb of tion of the great service s he had rendered to the chapter, " Response by Sir Kni g y, held on Tuesday afternoon, the 25th ult.. at the Masonic Centerville-. A fter the banquet the remainder of the cere- Hall, Hope-street , where there was an attendance of about and of the elifficulties which hail been overcome in the for- mation of the chapter and in its subsequent maintenance, mony of the Red Cross Oreler was performed. The eig hty members and \isilors. The chair was occupied by displayed in the movement, anil remainder of the evening was spent in dancing. Among Bro. Lindo Courtenay, W.M., and amongst the Craft prin- owing to the zeal he had the assistance he had rendered with .1 view of promoting the visitors present were II. Clay Stuart and wife, Robert ci pals present were Bros. W. J. Chapman , I.P.M • I . Bell , wile its welfare. The portrait represented E. Comp. Brooke 10. Smith, Dr. A. C. Huberts, H. C. Spreen and , P.M., D.C, J'.G.S. ; B. B. Marson , P.M.,- P.P.G.S.B. ; J. I) Samuel Atlee and wife Mrs. C. r wearing the robes and insignia of his oliiee as the lirst E. . Smith ami wile, , J. McKcnzie, S.W .; W. \\ . Samibrook , J.W. ; A. Wuolrieii , Blackburn and Win. G. Kent wife and niece Foit Madi- M.IO.Z. ol the chapter. The portrait was taken hy Comp. , , Treas.; J. Atkinson , Sec ; F. Emery, J.D.; |. P yer, I .G.; W. O. Crosb les and wife, C. P. Richards, and enlarged and painted in oils, and was son ; y and wife, and .). K. Boy W. Savage, S.S. ; H. P. Squire, J.S. ; R. Burgess, Org. ; Wm. F. in every respect not only a worthy and fitting present , but Centerville ; H. Lea , Kcosauqua ; L. L. Therine, and W. 1-1. Ball , Tyler. The brethren included Bros. ' was a credit to the artistic taste of Comp. Riehanls. It Grubb, and Win. II . Manning, l- uuiiiigton. During the J. M. Boyd , J. Shrapnell , P. Lowndes, J. Hill , II. was mounted in a rich goM frame, and the following in- evening Mr. Camp exhibited the operations of the phono- Leslie, H. Holden , Thomson, Ballard , W. M. Annatid, scription was engrossed at the foot:— " Presented to E. graph in the hall , to the de-light of all present. J. R. Brown, F. Cowdell , Rae, Ashley, Meers, Slimson , P.P.G.S.N., first Z. of the Chapter Dixon , Wainwright, Walton , Johnson, and others. The Comp. R. A. Brooke, No. 8." E. Comp. Brooke then made a suitable Three Degrees were down on the circular, but as Mr. 'J". 1225, 1S7 replv, and thanked the companions for this proof of the frrtria. W. Robeitson (son of the celebrated author of " Caste," services he h.: d rendered. He begged to present the chap- and other comedies), who was unanimously elected , had and wished it the greatest possible- BOMBAY.—Keystone Chapter (No. 757, E.G.) to go to London on business, his initiation was postponed. ter with the poitrait , success. The M.E.Z. then presented , on behalf of the —This chapter held its regular meeting at the Masonic Bros. Wainwright, Stimson, Dixon , Hemming, and Wyatt Hall , Nesbit-lane Byculla Bombay, on Monday, the 13th chapter, a P.Z.'s jewel to E. Comp. I looker for the man- , , were passed to the Second Degree , and Bros. Holden , Hay. V.10. ner in which he had conducted the business of the chapter January. Present, M.E. Comp. Counsel!, P.Z. ; tcr, and Burby were raised to the Sublime Degree of a Comp. Watson P.H. ; V.E. Comp. Cooper P.J.; M.E. during the past year. The jewel , which was supp lied by , , Master Mason. Alter two or three propositions for join - P. P.Z. ; Howe P.P.Z. ; McKcnzie, 10. Comp. Kenning, Lonelon , was of elegant design in Comps. Barrow, , ing, the lod ge was dul y closed , and the brethren adjourned P.P.Z. ; Comps. Tomliuson Scribe E. ; Kapadier S.N. J gold , and was engraved as follows : " Abbey Chapter, No. , , to banquet. Several standard toasts were alteiwards g iven , Armstrong, P.S. ; Brentian , 1 st Assistant ; Jones, 2nd I22 V Presented to 10. Comp. K. Hooker in recognition of and during the evening capital songs were contributed by . Assistant ; Robinson , Treasurer; Si nger, Janitor. The " the zeal with which he ilischargcd his duties as M.E.Z. Bros. Webster, Williams, Greenwood , Walton , Hemming, minutes fur the year ending 261!) February, iS/ej." Bro. I looker summons convening the meeting was read. The Stimson, Hragginton , Chapman , and others, Bro. R. Bur- of the last convocation were re nd and confirmed The having replied , the chapter was closed according to ancient . gess, Org., presiding at the piano. minutes eif the permanent Committee were read , and M.E. custom. The companions retired 10 an adjoining room , P Z. then informed the companions present that where dinner was provided by Mr. Beardmorc, the M.IO.Z. Comp. . BOLTON.—St Georg e's Lodge (Xo. 1723). — the business eif the evening evas of a pleasing nature—it ' occupying the chair. The usual loyal and Rtiyal Arch The monthly meeting was held on Wednesday, the sOth was to present M.E. Comp. B irrow, P.P.Z., with a jewel toasts were given and duly honoured , and the evening was ult., at the Commericsl Hotel , at 6 o'clock in the evening. and valuable services enlivened with songs given by various companions. of the chapter pittern for the long The following were present :—Bros, [olill. Greenhal gh , he had rendered to the chapter. The jew el was then W.M. ; N. Nicholson , S. W . ; Henry Stead , as J.W.; J. M. attached , with a few neat and appropriate remarks. M. l'- Kutte r, P.M., Sec ; I fe-ywood ' Jas. , S.D. ; W . Coiiit , 1 rince; Leopold lias sent ;i contribution of £^0 Comp. Barrow replied in suitable terms. Head a letter J.D. ; R. Latham , I.G. ; |. W. Tay lor, P. Prov. G.O., M. towaids the Birkbeck Literary and Scientific Institution from M.E. Comp. Mitchell , who was compelled to leave of C.; John Barratt, Steward ; J. W. Roiley, Tiler ; Past Building Fund. Bombay thiough sickness, ;eud consequently tenetered hi:- .•agnation , which was rcceivcel with regret. Read a letter CONSECRATION OF THE SOUTHDOWN ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR from M.E. Comp. Hussey, D.G.S.E., asking the chapter LODGE, No. 1797. BOYS. consider the proposal therein made, re-establishing a District Grand Chapter of R.A. Freemasons of Bombay The Provincial Grand Lodge of Sussex assembled at The monthly meeting of the General Committee of this id its Territories , also asking the chapter to bear a share Hurstpierpoint , on Tuesday, Feb. 23th, to consecrate the Institution was held on Saturday last, at Freemasons' ' f the expenses of the attempt to establish the same in the Southdown Lodge, No. 1797, in the Grand Registry of Hall, Bro. S. Rosenthal in the chair. There were also After some discussion on the subject it was England. The warrant was granted in December last, but present Brns. George J. Row, D. M. Dewar, J. H. Cox, vcar' 1874. asrreed to pay the amount, viz., Rupees 38 3a. ip , forth- a variety of circumstances delayed the opening ceremony. John S. Cakebread , the Rev. Richard Morris, L.L.D. (Head vtth. In consequence of the retirement of M.E. Comp. Sir Walter W. Burrell , Bart., M.P., being detained in" Lon- Master) , J. N. Frost, Joseph Richard Smith, Arthur E. Honourable j. Gibbs , D.G. Supt. and First P.Z. One don by his Parlimentary duties, the Deputy Provincial Gladwell , H . Murray, Richard Tyrrell , Raynham W. companion was proposed and scconeled as a joining mem- G.M. conducted the proceedings with the ability which in- Stewart, W. Maple, J. G. Chancellor, W. F. C Moutrie ber. There being no further business before the chapter, variably characterises his efforts. The music-room , as it F. Adiard , W. Paas, F. Binckes (Secretary), and H. Massey it was closed in due form at 8.30 p.m. is termed, was prepared as a lodge for the occasion with (Freemason). evident care. The flora l elccorations, lent by Messrs. Green Two candidates were placed on the list. and Son , added much to the beauty of the lodge and elin- The Committee voted, in accordance with their powers, mg-rooms. 420 to a late pupil towards his advancement (he having At three o'clock the proceedings commenced , nearly the strongly expressed his desire to pursue military studies at fHuItunt in $arbo j or, fKasonic Hates whole of the Provincial Grand Officers and Stewards being Sandhurst) , on condition that his friends came forward to in attcnelance. During the ceremony the Deputy Prov. furnish the balance that would be required. antr (Ehtrrtrs. G.M. and the Prov . G. Chaplain delivcrtel appropriate ad- The Committee also granted an outfit of £5 to a late dresses on the desi gns and uses of Freemasonry. Charity, pupil of the Institution for an outfit , the circumstances of they said , was the one aim anil eibject of every sincere the case being that, although he had a former similar sum NDERSON , AMPS , D.D.—His name is well known to A J member of their Craft, which knew no rel i gious distinc- granteel him for the same purpose, he had been ship- •ill Masonic students and readers as the compiler of the y the Grand Lod tions, while the Great Architect of the Universe was looked wrecked in the Sharon , off Black Gang Chine, and lost liist authoritative book issued b ge of his kit. The young man had behaved in 1 up to as the Supreme Being who ruled their elcstinies. himself admirably England. There had been indeed , 722 , published by since he left the Institution , Old Constitutions belonging to the The usual anthems and hymns used on such occasions , two years of which time he John Roberts " The and Cole had been voyaging with the Sharon. He on the day the ami Honourable Society of Free and Accepted were sung by Bros. Broadbrid ge, Roc, Gates, , Ancient Committee met sailed for Auckland N.Z., But to James Anelerson belongs the credit, b Bro. A. King- (Prov. G. Organist) accompanying on the , where he in- Masons." y tended to settle, and Bro. Binckes, not doubting that the of the Grand Lod ge, of giving to the Craft and to harmonium. order been regularl formed and properl Committee would grant the outfit asked for, advanced the world the first official account of Freemasonry. It The lod ge having y y the eledicatcd the following were appointed its officers :—Bros. amount out of his own pocket. been contcndeel that De'saguliers is the author of the has King, P.G. Steward England , P.M. and Another outfit of was also granteel to a lad who had Constitutions of 1723. But those who thus contend forget George Kell y 4 £3 1541, the first W.M. ; James Curtis, P.M. 313, S.W.; left the Institution and obtained a situation in the Railway that Anderson himself says, at p. 74, edit. 1723, that he Clearing House throug author—he being then Master of Lod ge Of Walter, Fitch, P.M. 1410, J.W.; E. Bronelbrid ge, Sec ; h the exertions of Bro. Dawson, was the 17. the Secretary of that establishment. The lad Anelerson little-, however, is known. He is said to J. Musson, S.D. ; J. Fitch , J.D. ; R. Pope, I.G. ; II. passed a lames very satisfactory examination , which caused Bro. Dawson born at Edinburg h 111 1684, some say 16(12 , Hug hes, Tyler. have been to inform Bro. Binckes that he had other vacancies at his wc apprehend , erroneous. lie was, it seems, A committee having been appointed to draw up the bye- which is, propositions were made of disposal for more youths from the Institution who could minister of the Scottish Presby terian Chapel in Swallow- laws of the lod ge, severa l , so far is not discover- gentlemen wishing to become initiates anil others to be pass as well. street , Piccadill y, but more than this , Bro. Binckes read a letter from Bro. when he was initiated balloted for as joining members. Jermyn Boyd able. It is not known where or acknowledging the resolution of the Committee but he was Worshi pful Master of No. The business proceedings ended , the brethren adjeiurneil , con- into Freemasonry , ing their sympathy to the famil According to the Constitutions of 1 8, the to the Sussex Hotel, where the event was celebrated by a vey y of his father, the late 17 in 1723. 73 Bro. Boyd , on their loss. met at Berry 's Coffee-houjc, Brid ges-street. banquet, at which about 80 weie present. Messrs. Sayers John 1 ;th lod ge hton were entrusted with its preparation , Bro. Raynham W. Stewart informed the Committee that But wc must remember , Bro. Hughan points out , that the and Marks , of Bri g , and they catered most admirabl y. Those present included Bro. Henry Browse, P.G.D., a member of the House Com- 1738 was not the same as the 17 of 1723. We know not, 170! Bros. John II. Scott, Dep. Prov. Grand Master ; W . mittee, died on Thursday morning. Iheicfene , what it was. Anderson then , apparentl y, was ' lOxeter-courl , Strand. In as we saiel before, Sergison , Prov. S.G.W.; H. M. Davey, G. Chaplain ; The. Chairman expresseel his deep regret, and said that living in 1723, Bro the first hook of the Eng lish Constitution , now C. A. Woolley, G. Retiislrar ; V. P. Freeman , G. Sec. ; W. . Browse hail been a member of the House Committee appeared June, i860. somewhat rare . In 17-18 Anderson put out a second and Hale, S.G.D. ; Mark Tanner, J.G.D. ; J. M. Kidd , G.D.C. ; since Superintendent of It was unanimousl much augmented edition , and a third appeared in 1 W. G. Sharp, G.A.D.C. ; C. Tomkinson , y resolved that a letter of condolence 74O. G.S.B. ; Alfred King, Grand with the late Bro. Browse's family shoulel be sent. Tliis, however , is onl y S with a new title page. Some Weirks; Jos. Farncombe*, 173 Organist ;' W. T. Nell , G. Purst. ; G. T. lOvershcd , 10. A vote of thanks to the Chairman concluded the pro- say that Anderson died in 1739, others in 174*1 ; 1739 is "Gentleman s Magazine " We Bright , A. J. Hawkcs, Frank Holford , 10. B. McWhinnie , ceedings. ti ght , as announced in the ' . 1). do 11. 1 agree with Mackey 's view , that considerable in- and !•". ). Ruble, G. Stewards ; Davey (Mayor of terpolations and altcraiiot.s had been made by Anderson Brighton), W. Hueison , P.P.G.J D.; W. Dawes, P.P.G.R.; St. ALBAN'S ABBEY. Waller Fitch E. Broadbrid without authority in the edition of 1 738. There are 110 G. Kell y King, James Cunis, , ge, doubt considerable additions , but they arc made in bona J. T. Musson , J. Fitch , T. Wilkinson , W.M. Royal Clar- The Committee formed in connection with the move- li.les and were evidentl y the result of Anileisou 's more ence, 27 1 ; John P. M. Smith, 27 1 ; P. J. Emery, 36; C. J. ment for restoring the west front of St. Alban's , Abbey, met in the Boarel-room complete and careful study of MS. documents and Con- Caiter, 313; S. Tanner, W.M. South Saxon, 311; J. , Freemasons' Hall , S. B W.M. Ockcmleii , ; 10. on Frielay, the 28th ult. Bro. T. F. stitutions , which have ne>t yet been identified. The Robertson , S11 ; h. yass, 1463 Halsey, Taylor, W.M. Miel-Sussex , 1141 ; II. F. Hauxwell , ; M.P., Prov. G.M. Herts, occupieel the chair. Bro. " Pocket Companion " of 1754 says that the alterations 732 health " or the manage- II. Figg, 1141 ; F. Edward , 1141 ; G. A. Howes, 1141 ; Keyser having read the minutes of the previous oecurreel owing cither to his " ill " ' ment of strangers." It appears to us that Anderson has T. Harms, 1 141 ; Wm. Agate, 1141 ; C. Golding, 315 ; W. meeting, which were agreed to, stated that he had recei ved lie-en the subject of much unfair criticism. He was not 1. Evershed , •-•.1:; ; I.Newman , 31s; G. R. Johnson , 487 ; a letter fro m Bro. the Rev. J. C. Martyn , P.G. Chaplain, ordered to write a new and florid history of Freemasonry H. A. Dowell , 14 66 ; J. Luttman-Johnson, 14 66; F. enclosing two communications, one fro m Lord Henniker, or to compile one on lis own authority ; but he was to Downard , 313; G. W. Downard , 313 ; A. J. Newman, and the other from Sir Harcourt Johnstone, notif y ing their C. Braid 6 S. Campion 6 11. G. Wil- willingness to act as Vice-Presidents of the Committee. " peruse, correct, and digest into a new and better method , mo ; , 14 5 ; J. , 51; the history , charges, and regulations of the ancient liams (Australia), 511; T. Sinnock , 315; E. Dumsday, Bro. Keyser hael also much pleasure in stating that Bro. W.M. Royal Bruns- fraternity ," and this he certainly did. He gave us a clear 146 5 ; T. Rose, jun., 732 ; B. Bennett , John Fawcett, Prov. G.M. Durham, had consented to and connected account of the Guild legends, and pointed wick , 732 ; S. Solomon, 732 ; W. Roe, 163656. Cole, become a patron of the movement. A subscription of £5 C. Saneleman H. S. Gates, 16 6. from Bro. George Kenning, P.P.G.D. distinctl y to the fact, that the true history of Freemasonry 1616 ; , 1636 ; 3 5s. Middx., and one is, after all , onl y flic history of eiperativc sodalities and The newly-elected W.M. (Bro. G. Kelly King) presided of £5 from Bro. F. Robinson , P.A.G.D.C., had been paid. successive ages of architecture. He did not profess to at the banquet. The post prandial proceedings includcel He had much pleasure in acquainting the Committee criticise or anal yse the ohl traditions of the Guilds ; he the usual loyal and Masonic toasts ; also " The Health of that since their last meeting they had got merel y arranged them in a clear, readable, anil concise the W.M. of the Southdown Lodge and Success to its the promise of a great many additional subscriptions. y. Those who were narrative , and such as those old histories themselves of Future," which was drank most heartil Bros. John Fawcett, Prov. G.M. Durham , had promised the Guilds were, such is Anderson 's record . Anelerson may able to stay till the conclusion of the entertainment cn- £3; F. F. Halsey, M.P., Prov. G.M. Herts., £5 ; the leasant evening, but several of the Hertford Lod probabl y have held what others have maintained , that joycel a most p ge £25; Hertford Chapter £10 ios.; Captain Freemasonry through the Guilds went up to the mysteries, guests were obliged to leave early to enable them to reach E. C. Dick £5 ; Thos. Kent, W.M. 1479, £e ; C. Erskinc, the outcome of corrupted antediluvian teaching, and thus home that night. I.G. 1479, £5; C. W. Reynolds, J.D. 1479, £5; and to the lore of the «• theoditlaktoi." But there is nothing to several others. He had great pleasure in proposing Bros. blame in such views, and we cannot , it appears to us, jud ge THE SOUTHAMPTON MASONIC HALL W. Hone, D.M. (2), and E. J. Barron, P.G.D., as mem- Anderson fairly by our colder criticism of to-elay, as the COMPANY. bers of the Committee. cases are essentiall y different. Knowing even in 1876" the The motion being seconded by Bro. the Rev. Dr. Grif- Rteat difficulties attendant on Masonic literature anel This company held its annual meeting during the pre- fiths, was unanimousl y carried. He also begged to propose Masonic history, we feel certain that no other ceding week, the Mayor of the boroug h, Bro. J. B. Thomas, that Bro. Sumner Knyvett, P.G. Steward , and the present Cviurse was open to Anderson than the one he P.M., in the chair, when the directors reported that after Grand Treasurer of G. Prov. Chapter in Herts, should be so carefull y followed — namely, of eneleavouring surmounting many obstacles they had at last succcceled electcel a member of the Committee. to give to the Craft the Guild legends, as a simple tradi- in securing a site and satisfactory plans for a building, Bro. the Rev. A. F. A. Woodford , P.G. Chap., seconded tional histeiry. Wc do not expect to finel in oral traditions, the freehold site being just off the High-street, overlooking the motion , which was carried. or ancient legends, the correctness of historical annals, and the western shore anel the pleasant bay, and close to the Bro. Percy W. Taylor next proposed that Bro. A. W. we should only take Anderson 's " History eif Freemasonry" remains of the donjon of the old Southampton Castle. Nash , W.M. 409, shoulel be enrolled on the Committee list and the motion'having tor what it is—for what it professed to be—a lucid represen- The plans have been prepared by Bro. J. G. Poole, Archi- , found a seconder in Bro. Thos. tation of the old operative cherished Constitutions and tect, and proviele a third more space in the principal Kent, was carried unanimously. legends of Freemasonry. Anderson , despite his obvious rooms than that supplied at the present hall , which is held The meeting then entered into a protracted discussion faults in the eyes of the critical and authentic school , is on lease under Queen 's College, Oxford, besides other as to what would be the best form of circular to send to yet the father of English Masonic History, and also the aecommDelation not available in the existing rooms. The Freemasons throug hout the country, specify ing the origin, hrst of that educated band of stuelents who have so long contract for the work has been taken by Bro. S. Stevens, object , anil approximate cost of the movement ; anel it contended that the real history t>f our Order is to be found buileler , who has undertaken to complete it by the month was eventual ly agreed that Bros. A. F. A. Woodford , P.G. >» that of the O perative Guilds and Sodalities of mediaeval of November, and has actually commenced the work, Chap'ain , Captain E. C. Dick , and C. E. Keyset should times, of earl y ages. He wrote one or two other works, which will be executed in white brick. The retiring direc- meet together and draw up a suitable circular succinctly a >>d two well-known tracts , a " Defence of Masonry," tors of the company were unanimously re-elected , with Bro. setting forth these matters. 'I he circular will be presented '7.10 ; " Observations and Critical Remarks on the New W. Hickman , Dtp. Prov. Grand Master, as Chairman. for consideration at the next Committee meeting, which Constitutions," 1723. Some seem to eloubt whether the will he helel in the same place on Thursday, March 13th , alter work was his.—Kennivg' s Ci/ehipnilia of Freemasonr y. at 4.30. of A vote of thanks to the Chairman having been passed, ¦ ¦ Constitutions of the Ancient Fraternity - * ¦ ¦ Free and Accepted Masons, containing the Charges, Regu- the meeting broke up. , A new mint is to be erected on the Victoria lations, E.A. Song, &c. A copy shoulel be in the posses- «. '¦mbankment. The Court of Common Council The annual installation meeting of the Bootle c have sion of every brother. It may be obtained for 2s. at the "mmcnccd preliminaries. Let us hope that the archi- office of the Freemason or will he sent post-free to any Lod ge, No. 1473, took place at the Town Hall , Bootle, on t«uie , _ wilt be satisfactory. We have the finest sites of part of the United Kingdom on receipt of twenty-five Thursday afternoon , the 6th inst. Bro. W. H. Oemmcy, "y capital in Europe, if wc had but the national ait penny stamps. Address Publisher 8 Flcct-strect , T.C., was then installed W.M., and in next issue will therewith ,l4 , 19 , to embellish them. London.—A DVT . appear a report of the interesting ceremony. ro OUR READERS ble mutteringsof the surreptitious andanonymous libeller. From the first hour of its appearance until THE FREEMASON. to-day The FREEMASON is a Weekly News it has sought to take a high position , and SATURDAY , M ARCH 8, 1879. reach unto a goodly goal. Though it has discour- A(X paper, price . It is published every Friday aged personality, the bane of the Masonic press, it morning, and contains the most important, in- has advocated free discussion and fair play for all. teresting, and useful information relating to THE " FREEMASON.'' It has not desired to open its pages to the petty Freemasonry in every degree. Subscri ption, in- complaints of each '' Peter Grievous," nor has it cluding postage : wished to serve as a medium of idle attacks United America , India , India , China , £c Ton years ago the Freemason was founded by on Kingdom, the Continent , &c. Via Brindisi. its present and sole proprietor , and appeared for authority, but has simply, within certain definite Twelve Months ios. 6d. 12s. od. 17s. 41!. the first time. March 13th , 1S69 . In its address limits, endeavoured to enable any real grievances Six • „ 5s. 3d. 6s. 6d. 8s. 8d. it spoke in the following modest terms of its to be ventilated , and opportunity afforded for Three „ 2s. 8d. 3s. 3d. 4s. 6d. Subscriptions may he paid for in stamps, hut Post origin, its aims, its plan, and its hopes. It threw honest difference of op inion, manly controversy, Office Orders or Cheques are preferred , the former payable itself fraternall y on the " indulgence of its and the Masonic interchange of thought aud feel- to readers, to " excuse imperfections," and appealed ing. To the great Masonic archaeolog ical and GEORG E KiONNING, CHIEF OFFICE, LONDON, also " confidently " to their " sympathies " for litera ry movement of the last ten years it has the latter crossed London Joint Stock Bank. " given earnest support and has led the way Advertisements and other business communications " support in this "attempt to establish a journal , in should be addressed to the Publisher. which we hope will become a worthy organ of many subjects on which the fame of such writers Communications on literary subjects and books for the great Masonic Fratern ity." Without repeat- as Hughan, D. Murray Lyon, C. P. McCalla, review are to be forwarded to the Editor. Anonymous ing here to-day many of the sensible and effective Masonic Student , Mackey, and many more is correspondence will be wholly disregarded , and the return passages of its first address, we may well remind built up. And one remark we feel bound to of rejected MSS. cannot be guaranteed . " make . the Freemason has been conspicuous for Further information will be supplied 01 application to ourselves, (after this lapse of time especially ), '^ the Publisher, iq8, Fleet-street, London . one of the concluding paragraphs of the In- the completeness and fidelity of its reports of troduction Io page 1 of the Freemason for Marcli all Masonic proceedings. It is, indeed , a very 13th , 1869, for they are still as true and perti- wonderful portion of contemporary Masonic life TO ADVERTISERS nent as when originally printed , though, perhaps, and work, which is to be found in the weekly 'I he FREEMASON has a large circulation in all parts of the skilful hand and active brain which first pages, the goodly volumes of the Freemason. But, the Globe, its advantages as an advertising medium can above all, the Freemason has been fervent in ad- therefore scarcely be overrated. planned and penned them are now at rest in the vocating the support of our great Masonic ADVERTISEMEN TS to ensure insertion grave. " It will be our constant aim to sustain in current -week's issue should reach the the reputation and enhance the renown of our Charities, and the lists of each festival will shew Office, 198, Fleet-street, by 12 o'clock on Institution, which has been so long that its publisher while others have talked has "Wednesdays. 'To fame immortally allied , acted, and in season aud out of season the SCALE OF CHARGES FOR ADVERTISE- And crowned with glory." friendl y columns of the paper have been open to MENTS. And once more let us note the key note of the the communications of the Secretaries, and the Whole of backpage £12 12 o original address, which was to dominate the records of the proceedings of their admirable In- Half , „ ...... 6 10 o entire harmony of the Freemason , '' working stitutions. They have no truer or better friends Inside pages ...... 7 7 o under the aigis of lawfull y constituted authority, Half of ditto ...... 400 than the Freemason and its publisher. During Quarter filto ...... 2 10 o and paying due deference to the ordinances of the last eventful ten years of English Masonic Whole column ...... 2 10 o ruline; powers, we shall ever remember that we are life few more important contributions to Masonic Half ,, 1 10 o ' Free-Masons,' and vindicate our position as literature can be found, than may be perused by Quarter „ ...... 100 such, by maintaining a just independence , as the the curious and the student, in the eleven volumes Per inch 030 organ of a great and free Fraternity." And now These prices are for single insertions. A liberal reduc- of the Freemason . They, in fact, constitute a tion is made for a series of 13, 26, and 32 insertions. kindl y readers , as a dispassionate jury, what is store-house of Masonic facts, of items relating Further particulars may be obtained of the Publisher , your verdict after this onward passage of years ? to Masonic history, archasology, jurisprudence, 198 , Fleet-street , London. Has tho Freemason made good its promise ' pur- lodge life, as well as general Masonic sued the even Masonic mean of its honourable teaching and practice, which are simply progress ? We believe that there will be but one invaluable to the collector, to the reader, to the STnsfocrs to CorrrsuontiriUs reply, alike from courteous critic and impartial Masonic antiquary and historian amongst us. E RRATA .—In the Freemason of last week Bro. Viscount censor. If ever a paper has sought manfully to And this is, no doubt, the simple secret of its Mandeville was said to be the son of the Maiquis of carry out its professed aims and object , we think cosmopolitan success and support. " All the Westminster instead of the Duke of Manchester. we may claim that characteristic emphatically world over," just now, the Freemason is read, the Bro. R. Owen, P.M. St. David's Lod ge, No. 384, for the Freemason. Founded and published by Freemason is criticized , the Freemason is repro- Bangor, would deem it a favour if any brother will give one publisher " ab origine, it has had no share- duced , the Freemaso n is valued , and week by him the address of the brother of the Barnard Lodge, holders (teal or mythic) to back it up, it has week we receive the most gratify ing testimonies whose grant of £50 was confirmee! at the Grand Lodge sought for no subsidies, and asked for no patronage on Werini sday. to the zeal of its friends, the good opinion of its —merely as patronage. A " fair field and no readers, and, above all , the kind and flattering BOOKS &c, RECEIVED. favour " have been its motto, and it has manfully appreciation of its matter, whether by those who " The Freemasons' Calendar for Leicestershire and Rjt- striven to hold its own and win its way in the spea k of it in terms of eulogium , or by those land , 1879," " Biief ," " Hull Packet ," "Touchstone," great open mart of Masonic opinion and public —not many, happ ily—who see in an honestly " Citizen ," " Broad Arrow," " Scottish Freemason," " The approval. It has ottered its wares to all, in the Alliance News." "Jersey Express," "Masonic Record of conducted Masonic enterprize a fit subject for Western India ," " The Stockton Herald ," "The West- confidence that if good they would be appreciated , un-Masonic sneers, for puerile personality , or minster Pa pers," "The Masonic Newspaper," "The if bad, rejected, as they deserved to be. It has petty slander. Its publisher, looking back to- Liberal Freemason ," " Corner Stone," " Our Home, " The not wished to palm off a " sham imitation " on day, may fairly flatter himself that he has truly Fund Report Hospital Saturday , 1878 ," " Risorgimcnto," unsuspecting bystanders, but has offered the "real carried out his original '' programme " in the " The Freemasons' Month ly," " The Quccnslander ," and genuine production ," openly and honestly, " Voice of Masonry," " Kelet-orceut," " La Chaine d ' great main, and has earned, as he has done, the Union ," " Keystone," "The Banner of Israel," " Leicester of the best quality, and at a very cheap rate. confidence and support of a large and kindly, Advertiser," "The Paper Consumers' Circular," "Night What else could it have done ? It has made and increasing audience. He, therefore, once and Day," " Freemasons' Calendar for Leicestershire and merit and value its one test of success and sup- more begs to tender to all who have supported Rutland. port. To claim for the Freemaso n perfection in with such genial liberality, and honest good will , all its endeavours would be futile ; to assert that his legitimate and literary enterprize, founded Births, fflarrinrrrj s, nnrj Dratljs it has always avoided error would be absurd. In and carried on with great attachment to our ex- all human undertakings imperfection crops up, cellent Order, his heartfelt thanks, as well as his [The charge is 2s. 6d. for announcements not exceeding and no enterprise of man is free from the warm sense of their generous sympathy and un- Four Lints uneler this heading.] " breakage " of machinery, the " wear and tear" tiring support. He trusts in the future, as in the BIRTHS. of stock, the stupidity of employes, or the mis- past, to merit their confidence and good opinion, FOSTER .—On the 2nd March , at Truro, the wife of Mr. taken animus even of friends and supporters. Masonic Clement Le Neve Foster, of a daug and alike to advance the progress of hter. Probably the stern and censorious might hit upon the JOHNSTONE, —On the 3rd March , at Bailgatc, Lincoln , the literature, the prestige of the Order , and wife of Major George Johnstone, of a daug hter. some little blots, be they typographical or be thorough efficiency, reality, and vitality of the MARRIAGE. they editorial ; blunders which ought not to have Freemason. SiiMMiiiRU—SiiAKtsPEAR. —On the 1st Marc h , at St. occurred, errata for which there is no excuse ; Jude 's, Southsea , by the Rev. Wyndham A. Shakes- the appearance of matter which ought not to pear, uncle of the biidc , assisted by the Rev. J. Blake, have been put forth at all , but after all, how very THE QUARTERLY COMMUNI- Vicar of the parish , Capt. T. V. Shepherd , son of the late Mr. Alexander Shepherd , to Grace Alice, daughter f ew indeed they are, at the most, and what organ CATION. ef Major-General G. B. Shakespea r. of our dail y, weekly, and monthly literature is DEATHS . free from them ? But this we may say, fairly Though the last meeting of our Masonic Par- E000F.TT.—On the 3rd inst., at Paragon-street , Hull , and confidently. The Freemason has never de- liament was of short duration , it was fully , infant daug hter of Bro. Richard Bog- Mary Beatrice viated consciously from the narrow pathway of attended , and transacted business of much im- gilt , aged (i months. acclamation Bieowsv..—On the 27th Feb., at his re silience, C pper true Freemasonry ; it has never " turned to the portance in its way. Having by Tooting, Sumy, suddenl y, Henry Browse , Esq., in his ri ght hand or the left ; " it has moved on like passed a very proper and seasonable vote 01 73th year. " Excelsior," with the banner of Masonry aloft, condolence with Pier Most Gracious Majesty C IIIER —On the 23th ult., at the Freemasons' Hall , Os- neither checked nor intimidated ; neither awed the Queen, on the loss of her lamented daughter, borne-street , Hull , Bro. Crier, aged 66. by the threats of childish persecution , nor em- the Princess Alice, Grand Duchess of Hesse- T' cii N iifLi.. — On the 2MI1 Feb,, at 6, Lyplatt-terrace, re-elected Cheltenham , the Rev. Je seph Corbctt Turntull , M.A., barrassed by the psetido criticism of open assail- Darmstadt , and having as unanimously in his sixtj -sixth jeai. ants ; above all , utterl y defiant of the contempti- the Grand Master, H.R.H. the Prince of Wales, Grand Lodge dealt with a very important matter Her Majesty by the Royal Kensington Lodge, No. 1627 : as a good Christian and obedient son, and as such I reprove what she reproves, and condemn what she for the Order—the election of Treasurer. Three " To the Queen 's Most Excellent Majesty. " May it please your Majesty, condemns. candidates were proposed. The first was Bro. " We, the Worshipfu l Master, Wardens and Bre- " MANOEL ALVES DA CRUZ." Baron Ferdinand de Rothschild , the second Bro. thren of the Royal Kensington Lod ge of Freemasons, No. Here follow the signatures of witnesses. Lieut. - Col. Creaton, the third Bro. J. M. Clabon , 1627, on the roll of the United Giand Lod ge of England , President of the Board of Benevolence. It was in regular loelge assembled, venture to approach Your Most iEcmcfos quite clear at an early period that the nomina- Gracious Majesty with the expression of our most sincere and earnest sympathy and condolence on the irreparable THE MONTHLY MAGAZINES. tion of Bro. Baron de Rothschild was not in the death of your beloved loss you have sustained T EMPLE B AR continues its effective career. In all serials agreeable to the majority of Grand Lodge, and , Grand Duchess of Hesse. daughter the Princess Alice there must be a higher and lower level of excellence, as that the contest, if contest there should be, lay " Wc respectfully beg to assure Your Maj-sty that we it is impossible to bring all articles up to a normal between Bros. Lieut.-Col. Creaton and Clabon. partici pate in the universal sorrow which prevades all , just as in the money market, there is month and humbly pray that God may standard Bro. Clabon having disclaimed any opposition to classes of your subjects, by month a tendency to " rise," and to " depreciation." give you strength to bear this trial , and that Your Majesty Bro. Creaton , no one was astonished when 14 But " Temple Bar " runs very even on the whole, and its may tie long spared to rei gn over us and the nation. , if not always very deep, are very readable. " Pro- hands were held up behalf of the Royal Kensington Lodge, articles for Baron de Rothschild, aud " Signed on bation " has undoubtedly great merits, but, to say the about the same for Bro. Clabon, and the remain- No. 1627, truth , we are not much taken with " Ebenezer." " Auld ing number, probably between three .and four " D ONALD M ANGLES D EWAR , Robin Gray " is lively and touching at the same time. " Secretary." There is a very interesting article about "Madame de hundred, were elevated for Bro. Lieut.-Col. To which the following gracious repl y has been Creaton. His election was greeted with loud Maintcnon ," and the account of " Etty " is not without received : power. cheers, which were repeated when he came for- " Capt. Edwaids presents" his compliments to Mr. Queen s commands to convey ward to speak , and thank the brethren in terse Dewar, and has received the ' An. THE Y EAH R OUND .—We especially commend in and Bietbren of the terms for the honour conferred upou him. There to the Worshipful Master, Wardens, this admirably conducted monthly the liveliness and reality Royal Kensington Lod ge of Freemasons Her Majesty 's of " Vixen , and the " pathos " and power of " Haunted can be no question that, in electing Bro. Lieut.- heartfelt thanks for the kind expression of sympathy and " Col. Creaton Grand Treasurer, the Grand Lodge Chambers." The latter is most effective writing. Indeed , condolence contained in their address of the 7th inst. all the papers demand alike perusal and praise. has sought to recognize almost unexampled ser- " Windsor Castle, 28th February, vices to Masonic interests, and, above all , Masonic " 1879." SCHIUNEK 'S M ONTHLY is, as usual, a very striking Charity, for 1 7 years. Few brethren also have and pleasant magazine, and " Sui Generis " must fill done more for the Order JOHN HERVEY LODGE OF INSTRUCTION. English readers with admiration for American enterprise, , or worked harder To the Editor of the " Frnmason." in the interests of our great Charities , while his literary powers, and artistic excellence. We commend it Dear Sir and Brother ,— to the notice of our readers. liberality on their behalf has been as conspicuous The lodge of instruction having removed to a in the Albion Hall, London-wall, City, I take as his exertion. Grand Lodge has shown once piivate room , THE M ASONIC R EVIEW . Cincinnati, Ohio. Edited by more, as we ventured to predict, that it is guided this early opportunity of inviting your attendance and Bro. Melish.—Is one of the best Masonic periodicals we co-operation , in order to insure uniformity of working simply by a sense of Masonic services, of duty know. It is always full of matter interesting to the Ma- among the officers of the lodge; a dissemination of sonic student and reader. and devotion for our good old Craft. However Masonic knowledge among the members, and a just hi h abstractedl to render our g y Bro. Rothschild's position emulation, by united practice in rehea rsal, HOSPITA L SATURDAY REPORT FOR 1878. may be, and however striking the " prestige " beautiful Masonic Services in the most perfect manner. It would seem, which is a matter for congratulation, attached to his name in the City, and , as one Our Bro. II. J. Dean , Organist, has most generously that whereas in the returns amounted to the ive us the benefit of his services in conducting 1874 £6463, " he offered to g expenditure to and amount distributed to £4404, brother said, on the " Exchanges of Europe, the musical portion of the ritual, if the members of ihe £1927, was comparatively unknown to Masonry, and to in 1878 these various fi gures are represented by the fol- lodge will rally to our support. lowing amounts : Receipts , expenses £i2f2, dis- the majority of the brethren. Bro. Lieut. in its new £6502 -Col. The next meeting of the lodge of instruction , tributed £5000. We s'ill must think that 19.56 of ex- Creaton , on the other hand , is well known to the quarters, will be on Monday, 10th March , anil every suc- penditure to receipts is too large, and ought to be reduced. great bulk of the London brethren , not only on ceeding Monday evening, at 8 o'clock punctuall y. Still we do not wish to be too critical or censorious Hoping to have the pleasure of your company, together account of his high qualities , his ready and avail- in respect of so useful and so benevolent a movement, and with any brother you would Jikc to introduce, on next and merely allude to the fact " en passant." It would seem able services, but for the confidence which his future Monday evenings, brethren have in him that the working population of London is composed of , and which they have I am , dear Sir and Brother , yours trul y and fraternally, 800,000 males, and 411,631 females, more or less, and it is manifested by making him Trustee of more than JOHN 11. SOUTHWOOD , calculated that were each person to give a penny a week, W.M. 1260 one of the great Metropolitan Charities. Alto- 4s. 4d. a year, the fund would have an increase of £60,000 gether we feel perfectly satisfied that the selection Albion Hall is within 3 minutes walk of Moorgate-street , per annum. But, of course, this is " optimism " in the Broad-street , and Bishopsgate Stations, and minutes' so decisively made, and so loudl y applauded , w'll 5 highest degree, and can hardly be expected, though it is well walk from the Bank ; thus securing ample and freijuent to mention the state of things, and to express a hope that give in every respect satisfaction to the Craft, communication with all parts of London . each year may see an increase in the returns of this needed aud uphold the dignity and interests of Grand and important movement. Considering the depression of Lodge. ROMAN CATHOLIC IGNORANCE AND trade the amount is very large. INTOLERANCE. To the Editor «/' the " Freemason." THE EUROPEAN MAIL. VALE Dea r Sir and Brother,— Is a very valuable paper for our Colonial Dependencies. 1 send you herewith a translation of a lette r ad- It has eight editions, six of which are published monthly, Another good old Mason has passed away— dressed to the editor of a local newspaper, .the Commerck two of which are issued bi-monthly. We can at once Pot tiiBitcz , and printed in its issue, not as an advertisement. most useful in his time and generation, and conceive and appreciate its great utility and importance in of the 23rd February. the various (matters of the habitable world. deeply valued and respected by his brother During a residence of several years in this country 1 have Masons. We have to announce with deep re- never met with a similar occurrence, but I cannot say that FREEMASONS' MANUAL AND OFFICIAL DIREC- gret the death of Bro. Henry Browse. Of his 1 have much sympathy with Masonry as practised here, TORY FOR THE PROVINCE OF KENT. services to Freemasonry or to the Charities it is where the most important point of the Third Degree is This useful little Masonic handbook for the good pro- not unfrceiuently given by the W.M., who is smoking a needless here to speak, as they are too well vince of Kent wc welcome sincerely on its second appear- cigarette while wielding the tools of the Craft. ance. It is edited most carefully by Bro. Samuel Warne, known to all our readers. They were indeed As a curiosity of Masonry and an instance of modern Rochester. Theie are now forty-three lodges in the many and great. We all shall regret that we intolerance, the translation of the letter may be deemed province of Kent, with 2548 members, as far as can be no more shall hail his venerable presence, and worth inserting in )our publication. ascertained , but only thirteen chapters, with 346 members. our memories will be alike kindl y and affectionate I remain , elear Sir and Biothcr , obedientl y and Iratcr- We confess that we do not understand this " great weak- , nally yours, as recalling moral worth and duty, well ness." We would suggest to Bro. .Warne another year to performed JOHN GLAS. SANDEMAN ,33°, to the very issue a synoptical table of the members in lodges and last. Bro. Browse will not soon be Late Secietary General H.E., A. and A. R. for England, chapters, as we have had to make the calculation ourselves, forgotten by many admiring friends and brethren. Wales, and Dependencies of the British Crown and such an enumeration saves " time and trouble," and Oporto, 1st March, 1879. is interesting alike to Kentish Masons as well as Masonic students. We thank Bro. Warne for his little book. ©rirjinal Gtorrcspontimcr I RANSLATION. " S. Vicente de I'ereira, fwe do not hold ourselves responsible for , or even approving " 12th Feb., 1879. D EAR ANO CHEAP VEGETABLES .—The Pall ot , the op inions expressed by our correspondents , but we wish in a spirit of fair play to a!i, to permit—within certain necessary " I , the undersigned, having been initiated in Mall Gazette of January 18th mentions that in a suburb limils—free discussion.] Freemasonry through i gnorance, supposing it simply a of London the following prices are charged for vegetables : beneficent and charitable society, as has been and is pro- —Carrots , id. each ; turnips, 3d. each ; parsnips, id. THE LATE PRINCESS ALICE. claimed by its rulers, as containing in Us organisation and each ; savoys, 2d. each ; potatoes proportionate ly dear. To the Editor of the " Fre emason," construction nothing that can he offensive to sound morals, These exorbitant prices should induce all who have a spare Dear Sir anel Brother,— or contrary to the Holy Apostolic Roman Catholic Church, piece of grounel to grow their own vegetables. Messrs. The following reply has been received from Hei in whose bosom I was born and desire to live and die ; Sutton & Sons, the Queen 's seedsmen, Reading, supply Majesty on receipt of the address of condolence from the and having now come to the conclusion that, on the con- collections of vegetable seeds for the amateur's small Grand Mark Masters' Lodge. trary, from all it indicates, it is a society inimically irre- garden at 12s. fid., 15s., and 21s. each , the latter collection Vours truly, DON. M. DEW Mi. concilable to the Holy Church and all social oreler, as is carriage free j while those who prefer making their own Office of Grand Lod ge of Mark Masters, conclusively proved by the Encyclical of the Holy Father selection can have all seeds sent free by post (except peas March 3rd . Leo XIII. of the 28th December, last ; and that Ihe Holy and beans) on receipt of order. " Sutton's Amateut's Church has condemned it as such , threatening it with the Guide in Horticulture," which contains full particulars as Capt. Edwards presents his compliments to eMr. Dewar, major excommunication , and repeating and confirming to when to sow, what to sow, and how to sow, may be a»d is commanded by the Queen to thank the Mark Mas- this penalty many times—I declare that I abjure it, and had post free for 15 stamps, or for is. at all the tailway ter Masons of England and Wales and the Colonies and solemnly with execralion renounce it from now henceforth bookstalls. 1 ossessions of the Biitish Crown , in Grand Lod H OLLOWAY 'S O INTMENT .—Sores, wounds, ulcerations , and other ge assembled , and for ever. disease affecting the skin , are amendable hy this cooling and heal- '°r their address of condolence, and to express Her Majesty's " 1 make this solemn and public retiactalion of my own ing unguent. It has called forth the loudest praise from persons sincere appreciation, of the kind sympathy therein conveyed free and spontaneous will, convinced that I incur immi- who have suffered for years fro m bad legs, abscesses, and chronic °" the death of her dear daughter Princess Alice, Grand nent peril of the eternal salvation of my soul if 1 con- nice s, after every hope of cure had long passed away. None but "uchess those who have experienced the soothing effect of this Ointment of Hesse. tinue relations with the said sect, which now by the Grace can form an idea ot the comfort it bestows, by restraining inllam- " Windsor Castle, of God I abjure for ever. ma'ion and allaying pain. Whenever this Ointment has been once " 28th February, " used it lias established its own word), and has again been eagerly 1879. " 1 crave humble and contrite pardon of God and His , as the easiest and safest remedy for all ulcerious henceforwaid in the bosom sought for com- f Holy Church , and I swear to live plaints. In neural gia, rheumatism , and gout, the same application , he following address of condolence was forwarded to of the Holy Church y\ yyhich I had the fortune to be born , properly used , gives wonderful relief ,—-[Aim.] ANCIENT AND ACCEPTED SCOTTISH charter must be absolutely futile. Holding these views, he is the editor , a copy of which is to be founel in.'' The KITE. which are shared by the other members of our Council, I Masonic Newspaper," No. 10. am at a loss to comprehend the object of your circular of We refer to No. 11, " The York Rile," in " The Masonic September, as to all just , upri anil We recently published the concordat between the Su- 7th ght, well-informed Neiesp aper " of Oct. igth , 18 7 8. Dr. Mackey thus states preme Council of Charlestown , U.S., and those Councils Masons it must a ppear as so much waste paper. Had his opinion : " Bro. llitghan denies that, there is any Sh ell associated with it, and the Supreme Council of Egypt, you denied our Council continued recognition , or declined Rile as the York, and says thai nobody now knows what. Ihe whereby the latter Council recalled the warrant granted by further correspondence with it, such action could under the York Rile is. Il'ilh all respect J or his sagacity in Masonic it to form a Supreme Council in New Zealand. The fol- circumstances have been unelerstood , but to attempt a cme! archwo/ogy, I am. compelled to dissent from his opinion." lowing is' the reply of the latter Supreme Council to that wrong to those who (you will pardon me for say ing so) have I accept Dr. Mackey's definition of a Masonic Rite, viz. : proceeding :— rather added to than detracted from the lustre of the Granei " T/ie way or manner of arrang ing or conferring the Supreme Council for New Zealand. Orient of Egypt is an act that eventuall y must meet with degrees nf Freemasonry," and I make bolel to say that not a Valley of New Zealanel, universa l condemnation and contempt. Mason living knows aught of the manner in which the Duncdm , 21st November, 187 S Without further preface, I now beg in my official capi- degrees were conferred by the old York Masons, either his- F. F. Ooni , ES «., 33", G.G.S.R.C, city to hanel you the copy of the resolutions arrived at torically or traditionally. Assertion is always easy, but Grand Orient of Egypt, Cairo. upon 13th inst., when your correspondence of 7th Septem- the proof sometimes very difficult. In this case, however, Dear Sir and Illustrious Brother ,— ber, already alluded to, was submitted to the members of both ore easy, as there has not been any information left I am directed to acknowledge receipt ot your our Supreme Council, viz. -.— as to the character of these degrees or ceremonies by the letter of the 8th September , addressed to our III. Sov. Grand Resolved—That this Supreme Council , having been Masons of York , and there is not a MS. of any kind that Commander, conveying the extraordinary intelligence that lawfully constituted by charter horn the Supreme Grand has been traced in that city which refers in any way to the your august body " has btcu obliged to withdraw the war- Council of Egypt (a genuine Masonic power), having esoteric portion of the Yor k Craft degrees, which portion, of rant it granted us, and recognise the right of the British acted under the authority of that charter for upwards of course, is reall y what is meant and included in Supreme Councils in New Zealand." two years, with the full knowled ge and expressed approval the term *' York Rilt." A Grand Lodge held at As this is the first official communication 1 have been of the Supreme Council of Egypt (as stated in their own Loudon , and never, directly or indirectly, connected with favouted with since your friendly one received about twelve official hullelin), having committed no act derogatory to a York , or with the " Granei Lodge of alt Englanel ," held in months ago, I need scarcely say its perusal has been Grand Council , and deny ing (in common with the Su- York , did , I know, make a semi-claim to have been attended with pain and surprise to the members of our preme Council of Scotlanel) the right claimed by the Su- descended from the " Prince Edward of York 0/026," but Supreme Council, upon whom you would evidentl y en- preme Council of England to exclusive jurisdiction in New even if they called their ceremonies the " York Rite "— deavour to aim a cruel blow without the slightest warning Zealand , will adhere to its charter, will work under it, and which is not proved —their eloing so did not make them so ; upon your part, or offence of any inscription given upon will patientl y submit to opposition from and non-recogni- neither were they > ork Masons, or members of a " York theirs, to warrant it. Surely such conduct calls tor some tion by all the Supreme Councils of the Universe, being Rite," al any lime. This London Grand Loelge of the further explanation from you than the mere letter above assured that the time will come when its | just claims to " Seccders," or " Ancients," was constituted A.D. 1753, and acknowledged, especially as I have been in regular coires- recognition will be universally admitted. was a secession from the premier Grand Lodge, also held pondence with you up to a late date without drawing from Resolved further—That the 111. G, Sec. be rcejuestcd to at London, formed A.D. ifiu-J . The frst mentioned you the slightest hint of what was going on, or what your convey the foregoing resolution to the Supreme Council never was acknowledged by the Ancient York Masons , but views were upon a matter of such importance to us, until of Egypt, with an expression from this Supreme Coun- the oleler body was. The Grand Loel ge at York started in at last you deemed it right to issue im coup d' etat as un- cil of its surprise and deep regret that, uneler pressure ex- 1725, from the lodge which assembled for many years deserved as it is improper anel unconstitutional . erted by other Supreme Councils, it should have felt at before (and has left many documents), elied out, however, Allow me now to review with you the establishment liberty to adopt a course of action Subversive of its own late last century, and has left no descendants. All its and progress of our Supreme Council, not only as matters independence and one alike opposcel to honour and good lodges warranted in England—nonervcr out of that eoniury of fact, but for the genera l information of similar bodies faith. —also succumbed , and on the advent of the present cen- throughout the universe. By warrant from you, elated I shall be glad to receive the further correspondence from tury not a vestige remaiueei of the " York Rite ! " True, 16th October, 1875, our Council was opened , as advised you which yem leael me to expect , and withhold for the we have MSS. of great value, but eif the ritualistic portion , to you (and announced in the newspapers here) on nth present the course of action which in consequence of your save the names and oreler of the Craft degrees, we abso- l June, 187 6. . letter now under rep y it will be necessary for our Council lutely know nothing, and , therefore, can say nothing. Some time afterward s, through you and gooel sincere to take. Dr. Mackey says the term 1 oi-A- Rite " is appr opriated to friends in the old countiy, we learned yours was deemed a Regretting the untoward circumstances which have pro- thai system which was fabricated in the earl y p url of the spurious Council, and consequently recognition woulel be duced tliis letter , and will! the- ex pression of the liopc that eighteenth century by the Grand Lodge of England." This denied us (vide " Scottish Annual Reporter for 1877 "). yeiur Supreme Council will so far consult its di gnity and is an error. The premier Grand Lod ge (of 1716-7) has Subseeiuentl y it was announced to us that a hotly sty ling honour as to retrace the step it has taken , never had any claim , and never been known in connection itself the Supreme Council of England and Wales and 1 have Ihe honour to be, youis fraternally and respect- with a " York Rite," neither has its promoters referred to Biitish Dependencies claimed the sole right of working full y, —Dr. Desaguiliers and Anderson—ever called their Rite the A. and A. Rite Degrees in any British colony or pos- T. S. GRAHAM , the York. Dr. Mackey thinks " English Rile " would be a session. Seeing your council was in existence for some S.L.G.H.E. better term to describe that promul gated hy the Revivalists time previous to granting our warrant, this important of 1716-7. In England wc know of no other. Dr. Mackey claim must have been of course known to your members, declares the Giand Lodge of the " Ancients," which claimed tbougn unknown to us. ROYAL AND SELECT MASTERS. the York descent , to be an illegal body, and that what they Under the warrant accorded to us, wc proceeded to open practised " 110 more resembles the English York Rite, than Rose Croix Chapters, receive monies, confer eicgrees, anel On Friday, the 21st ult., a meeting of the Grand Mas- it eloes the Scottish or Ancient and Accepted Rite." Our issue the necessary certificates throughout New Zealand. ters' Council was convened at No. 2 , Red Lion-square , for brother also admits that if the early Masons of York did These proceedings you were ilul y made acquainted with , the dispatch of business. Among those in attendance establish a series of degrees anil a method of initiation , a fterwards acknowled ging same in yeiur " Bulletin OHi. were Comp. the Rev. G. K . Portal , M.P.G.M. ; (l ytic they have long since been irrecoverabl y last," Also that rial," praising us for our ability, and thanking us for Pullen , 31°, R.P.G.C. of WorVs; F. Davison , R.P.G. " it would be , therefore , not only absurd , but even fraudu- naming the chapters after 111. Bro. Zola , &c, eVc. Our Treas. ; ]j. M. Dewar, R.P.G. Recorder ; T. C. Walls, as lent , to attempt , as giving to any system of Masonry tho proceedings have always been conducted openly and above T.J.M.; H. R. Cooper Smith, C. of the G.; \\. lkrndge, name of the City eif Yuvk , to convey the impression that it ' board , anel the members perfecteel in the 18th Degree R. H. Thrupp, R. G. Glover , R. L. Loveland. was there invented ." After this it is not needful for me to selected with care from the Craft throug hout New Zea- The minutes of the previous convocation having been say more in justification of my declaration , to which Bro. land as fit for the advancement , not only in a social point read anel coutirrred, the following candielatc«, being in at- Dr. Mackey has objected, as his own admissions furnish proof of view, but also from their standing as Freemasons high tendance, wcrc dul y admitted anil received the eicgrees of that my opinion is the correct one. It was generally believed , in office and of long experience. M.K.M., R.M., Select Master, and S.E.M. :—3ros. Thos. years ago, that the lodges in the United States mainly Acknowledg ing the foregoing to be strictly correct— Poorc, the Rev. T. W. Lemon , Robert Roy, C. T. Pearcc, oweel their constitution to the York " Granei Lod ge of which you cannot than otherwise do—I fail to comprehend H. F. Partridge, and Edwarel Letchworth , the lour cere- England," but since it has been proved that they were on what ground you have submitted to be dictated to, monies being performed and the attendant lectures delivered chiefly intlepted to a London " Grand Lodge of Englan d," princi pally no doubt by the Supreme Councils of Englanel by Comp. Walls. know n as the " Ancients." I have understood that the and Scotland , both irregular in their formation and con- A number of proposition s for admission and reception term " Ancient York Masons" (A. V. M.) has generally stitution , as you are well aware, and yet capable , in their having been handed in , Comp. Walls moved, and Comp. been dropt in the United States, as also the term '' York conceit and lust for power, of coercing a properly constitu- Davison seconded— " That in future an annual subscrip- Rile," as both suggest a connection with a city wholly un- teel bod y like you rs, well and authoritatively leiunded, to tion of ten shillings be paid by every member of the represented , directly or indirectl y, in Freemasonry in join them in an action towards us which you will pardon Grand Masters' Council , and that a festival be held once a America . On Ihe.se points 1 should like to direct the me staling is the reverse of honourable. Of the Eng lish year in connection with the same." readers of " The Masonic Nctr

3 So 39 3 279 1 181 16 16 generous and brotherly aid. He asked them to drink the Bristol 61 88 1 122 3 81 123 30 1 6z 20 8 health of one who was worthy of all they could say or do Cambridgeshire . ' . 1 2 ii 4 >3 4 " 4 3 1 10 6 4 for him , ar-.ei his wife and family. (Loud cheers.) Cheshire .... 5 225 27 93 8 3 397 5 1 177 6 38 Bro. Weston then returned thanks, and said that the (i Cornhill .... 1 0 53 4 7 244 9 ¦ 1 62 8 27 more he knew of his brethren and the Craft , the more he Cumbd. & Westmlnd. 2 214 11 1 7 49 '7 44 34 90 3 19 loved it and honoured them. As Bro. Cox had said it yshire.... 20 10 10 2ot> . 8 Derb 24 4 32 0 23 9 18 made a man return the sword to the scabbard in the face Devonshire 188 266 68 12 9 390 3 .'24. 5 174 17 46 of his foe who was a brother, and such a thing had been 10 Dorsetshire . . . " 175 20S 93 41 < > 354 44 ¦ 88 7 13 done repeatedl y in the Franco-Prussian war. He thanked 11 Durham ....iCS o 8 2 6 2 9 433 ' 2 224 44 23 them especiall y for their good wishes to his wife and Es-sex 116 d 1 200 48 12 194 47 3 133 48 if> family. He now had six , with a prospect of adding to 1 3 13 Gloucester.... !>9 4i 72 43 33° 34 1 131 21 14 their number. (Cheers and laughter.) Hants and 1. of Wi ht 222 * 681 38 14 g 213 172 174 5 « 328 37 3° Bros. Shaw and Saunders were then complimented on Herefordshire 26 2 20 0 20 2 15 . . . 4 0 16 4 4 their good work in raising the testimonial and suitabl 1 11 2 , y 16 Hertfordshire . . . 109 133 95 92 17 1 99 32 10 replied. Kent 226 °8 17 557 479 177 9 925 7 661 42 43 Bros. Vincent anel Jolly responded for the Press, and after iS Lancashire- E. Div. . 6 la 23 , "5" 34 55 7 19 7770 7 574 25 86 Bro. Capon had been warmly thanked for his excellent Lancashire, W. do. . 21 2 386 2 19 577 24 237 1 219 7 77 catering, anil the many kindnesses he had shewn the 20 Leicester & Rutland. 8 9i "5 4 35 3 '45 0 40 4 10 brethre n of the Military Lodge especially, a verse of the 20 21 Lincolnshire . . . 183 30 (19 4 3S5 '4 7 233 16 20 National Anthem closed the proceedings. 1 10 0 21 22 Middlesex ....99 17 8 224 5 217 ^ 27 23 Monmouthshire . . 84 5 80 o 3 S3 2 2 86 3 8 24 Norfolk 62 31 68 12 4 79 32 2 8.? 24 '4 iaasom'c airtr (General carinas. 23 Norths & Hunts . . i°3 15 fi f» 3' 2 1 77 5 1 11* 6 8 26 Northumberland . . 142 109 20 1 297 1 4 0 63 1 18 The installation meeting of the Portsmouth 27 Notts 30 11 12 1 o ° 55 29 1 41 41 9 Lodge, No. 48 will take place on Thursday, inst., 28 Oxfordshire . . . 123 92 88 106 2 194 '4 0 7, 13th 103 16 8 at the Masonic Hal l , Portsmouth when Bro. IL Osborne 29 Somerset ....217 92 133 82 3 466 21 , 4 168 19 19 will be installed W.M. by' V.W. : Bro. W. Hickman, 30 Staffordshiie . . . 149 66 47 23 3 422 11 21 . Dep. 4 223 13 G.M. Hants and Isle of Wight, in the presence of W. Bro. 31 Suffolk 209 43 136 no 2 167 16 4 '37 28 19 J. K. Le Feuvrc, P.G. Sec. Hants and Isle of Wi 32 Surre y 203 S3 139 100 2 408 42 ght, and 2 199 39 18 other distinguished brethren. Sussex 213 134 173 11 fi 5 4°» 53 2 381 73 >9 The annual meeting ^^14 Warwickshire . . . Mi 31 349 '37 ¦1 959 75 2 16 29 of the Shakespeare Lodge, 9 34 No. took 35 Wilts 160 1^7 ^4 61 2 19 8 18 1 109 12 10 99, place at the Albion Tavern 011 Thursday, the " ult., 36 Wnrcestt r . . . . 68 fi 52 3 0 12S 10 1 10 27th when Bro. W. Marshall was installed in the 54 9 chair of K.S. for the ensuing year. ',; Yorks , N. eV E. Rei gns. 113 129 49 96 2 275 33 4 124 49 25 31 Yorks, W. Riding . 643 601 799 26 '3 2303 23 13 '28 6 The half-yearly meeting of the Great Western N. .S: Shrops. 168 16 9 39 3 V) Wales , 31 28 23 30 4 o 95 16 23 Railway Company was hclel on Friday, the 28th ult., 40 Wales, S.E. Div. . . 74 2 37 2 2 3<'9 3 0 160 11 under the presidency of Sir D. Gooch, M.P., P.G.M. Berks ^ 41 Wales, S. W. do. . 8 2S 8 20 1 99 9 1 46 6 8 and Bucks, when the report was adopted , and a dividend 42 Chan. Islands . . . 22 12 2 8 o 44 2 o 28 o 11 on the ordinary stock at the rate of 4 per cent , was declared. 43 Isle of Man . . . 2602000o 023 Bro. J. D. Allcroft, M.P., laid the foundation stone eif the new church of St. Simon, Shepherd's Bush, on Thursday, the 6th inst. wc trust FAREWELL DINNER AND PRESEN- ring, which, , will for many years be a memento ' of their respect aud esteem for you, and when you look The Saddlers Company have v oted a dona - TATION TO BRO. SPINKS. upon it you will remember the many happy years you have tion of ten guineas to the King Edward Ragged School , spent in their company, not only in Freemasonry, but in Spitalfields. Among the number of our gallant solJiers residing in the open paths of life you anil they have trod together. I The Annual Supper of the Israel Lodge of our midst who arc about te» eir have left Englanel fur have also much pleasure in presenting you with this bin- Instruction will be held at the Rising Sun, Globe-road , service at the Cape , none have gained more friends or held ocular glass, and , in asking your acceptance of the same, Bctfmal Green , on Thursday, the 1 -5th inst., at 7. them faster than Assistant Commissary Bro. G. Spinks, we trust you will ever value both ring and glass, not for T here is yet a chance, it is said, of Lord Haid- I.P.M. of the United Military Lod ge, No. 1556 , who for their intrinsic value alone, but as an evidence of that which wicke's remaining Master of the Buckhounds. If this be the last twenty years has live-d in Woolwich , and by his we know is of far higher value to you, theleivc and respect e>f so, every body will be well pleased ; for the " glossy peer " character and conduct has attained the proud position of yourfellow men. (Cheers.) Believe me, Bro. Spinks,no matter is a model of kindliness and courtesy, and his popularity an officer in Iler Majesty 's Army. Bro. Spinks only re- whereyou may be, wherever the call of duty is, there we know extends far beyond his own set, or his own order.—The ceived oiders for departure on Wednesday , the 12th ult., you will be doing your duty as a soldier, a man, and a Mason. World. and no sooner was it known among his comrades in the (Loud cheers.) We wish you God speed upon your It is not customary at Royal marriages to speak garrison, Masonic brethren, and many friends outside, than journey, and may lie spare you throug h the dangers of "the best man." A Prince is said to he " supported " it was determined to present him with a token of the es- awaiting you by sea and land, and when your duty is elone to the altar, and the hi mldic term is by no means inap- teem and regard in which he is held by llieni , and on speed ynu safely back again to your friends in Woolwich propriate. The Duke of Connaught's supporters will, as Saturday evening, the 15th ult., a large aud influential and Plumsteael, where a heaity welcome will always await I announced a month ago, he the Prince of Wales and gathering took lace at Bro. Capon 's House the Prince p , you. (Loud and continued cheering.) " The Health of Prince Leopold , who will wear the costume of Knight of Alfred , Raglan-road , Plumstead for the purpose eif pre- , Bro. Spinks " was then diank with musical honours, and the Garter, rhcy will be ushered to the altar b Lords senting the testimonial to him. The testimonial took the y Bro. Alexander Jarvis by special request sang " Auld Lang Hertford and Bauington, with a complete retinue of her- form of a diamond ring and binocular lie-Id lass, of the g Sync." alels, gentlemen-at-arms, and pursuivants. The briele's estimated value of twenty-five guineas. Both the ring Bro. Spinks, who, on rising to reply, was received with supporters will be Prince Frederick William (her father), and glass were suitabl inscribed. An excellent cold col- y cheers, said—W.M. Bro., Shaw, anel brethren , I cannot who will give her away, and the Prince Imperial of Ger- lation was spread for the company, among whom were fiuil words to express to you my thanks for the great kind- many.— The Whitehall. Review. Bro. Weston, P.M. 153 6, Chairman ; Bro. Shaw, S.W . ness that I have always re ceived at your hands, and more Bro. Commander Cheyne, R.N., lectured at '53b i Vice-Chair ; Bio. Spinks, and Bros. Sculley, Kiik- especially for the very handsome manner in which you Oxford , on Wednesday, fo appreciative audiences, on his bride, Hayes, Price, Dare, Jarvis, Holleyman, Cox , Mab- have shown your regard and esteem for me. It was only proposed expedition to the North Pole by a new route and bctt , Kennedy, Murp h y, Vincent , Eniby. Moulds, Purnell , on Wednesday last that 1 received orders to go to the Cape, , the search for Sir John Franklin. Mr. Grenfell President Hast-all , McClellen , Saunders, Sharpe, Welding, Norman , only three day s ago, and in those three days what has been , of the University Boat Club, presided in the evening. The Palmer, Camp bell , Capon, and C. jolly. elone ? As I have before said , I know Bro. Weston is a red- lecturer stated that his plan of reaching the Pole was b The dinner having been disposed of , the toasts of " The hot Mason , and whatever he takes in hand is done quickly y taking advantage of the ocean currents which circulate in Huecn and the Craft," " Prince of Wales, M.W .G.M.," anil well. (Cheers and laughter.) He anil Bros. Saunders the Arctic regions. An influential committee comprising " Lord Carnarvon, P.G.M., and thej rest of the Grand and Shaw hael workeel hard for this occasion , and it , members of the university and citizens Officers," were drank with enthusiasm. reflects great credit upon them for the manner in which , was formeel to assist Commander Cheyne in his project. This makes the The Chairman then rose, anel said the lime had now they have carried it out, and for their kindness I thank forty-sixth committee established in different arrived when it was his duty to commence that portion of them from my heart. I never expected to receive such a parts of the kingdom for the same object. 'he proceedings for which they had especially been brought valuable present from the hands of my friends, and feel together. They all knew that their esteemed brother and that I have elone nothing to deserve it. I have always en- Mr. W. R. S. Ralston repeated his inte- friend , Past Master Spinks, was abuut to leave then) and eleavouicd to elei my eluty in any position that 1 have been resting lecture on Popular Fairy Tales 011 Wednesday g« to a far distant land , not for pleasure, but for duty, and , placed in , and no more-. This beautiful jewel , which is afternoon , at St. James's Hal l , the proceeels being given however much they mig ht regret losing him , yet this call , encased in this hand of gold , will, I trust, he a light to still to the fund for the benefit of the shareholders of the t»e soldier's call to eluty, must be obe-yed. He was going to further guide me on in the same path of duty and honour Glasgow Bank. Mr. Ralston unmercifully exposes the war, but to a war the horrors of which were nut mitigated by thai has won for mc, above all other honour, your generous fairy delusions wc have always looked upon as gospel , 'he arts or amenities of civilisation, but against acruel and esteem and regard , and when I look through these and proves unremorscfully that the glass sli pper of a ruthless foe, who spared r.one in his lust for blood and magnificent glasses I will think their vision brings before Cinderella was made of fur. rapine. (Hear, hear.'* Their Bro. Spinks carried with him nie my kind frienels, both civil and military, in Plumstead According to information received b tn y Joseph e respect , esteem, and admiration of them all, and nut and Woolwich, until once more I am back amongst them Malins, G.W.C.T., from the Cape, an entire Lodge of °"'y those present, but all who knew his sterling worth again , if not with fame, at least with honour. (Loud Good Templars was destroyed at Isandula. The lodge a "d manly heart , as was evinced by the token e,f that re- cheers.) I have said that 1 cannot find words to express was formed among the men of the 24th in Cape Colony, spect which it was now his duty to present to him. He to you my gratitude for the kindnesses I have received at anel was called the British Pioneer Lodge. This is the "en . made the presentation , and said—Bro. Spinks, 1 now, your hands, but believe me that if ever I return to my own second Templar Lod ge swept out of existence by a great 11 the name of this company, and in the name of all country I will , with God's hel p, comejo you my friends, at disaster, the first being destroyed when the " Eurydice " h°se who have subscribed to it, present to you this diamond Plumstead, and again and again thank you for your went down. Lod ge Doric, Anderton 's Hot., Flcet-st. St. Luke 's White Hart THE ASYLUM I O R IDI O TS.— The employes 933, , , King ' s-rd., Chelsea. „ 115 8, Southern Star , Surrey M.H., Camberwell. Chi gwell, Prince 's Hall , Buckhurst-hill. of Messrs. J . and C. Boy d Ov: Co. will give an entertain - „ 1423, Hy de Park , The Westbournc , Craven-rd., W. Royal Standard The Alwyne ment at St. George 's Hall , Lang ham-place , em Thursday , Castle, St. Paul' s-rd., N. „ 1441 , Ivy, S.M.H , Camberwell. Ranelag h , Bell and Anchor , evening, Ihe 1 3th inst., in aid of the Asylum for Idiots , at Hammersmith -rd . Royal Naval College, Ship Hot., Greenwich . Finsbury Park Earlswood. The programme includes "Our Bitterest Foe ," 11 '593i , Earl Russell , Isledon-rd., Holloway, at 8. „ 1604, Wanderer 's, F.M. H. William Preston , FeathersTav. , by C. C. Herbert ; a three-act comed y, "Old Soldiers ," by Up.George-st ., Ed gware-rd. „ 1614, Covcnt Garden , Ashley 's Hot.j Coveut Garden. Hervey, Fleet-street , at 8. H.J . Byro n , and negro selections in character. The profits 99, Maik Lod gc, 226, rixcebior M.H., Ang lesca Hill , Plumstead. Earl of Carnarvon on former entertainments by the employes of Messrs. Boy d l , Mitre Hot., Goulbourne-rd. ,Nottin g-hill. Rose Croix , 71 , Baya rd , 33, Golden-sq. Pythagorean Chapter , Portland Hot. London-st.,Greenwich have amounted in the aggregate to nearl y £500, and we . Encamp., D. Mount Calvary, F.M. Tav. trust that such a deserving charity as the leliot Asy lum will LODGES OF I NSTRUCTION . MASONIC MEETINGS IN WEST LANCASHIRE be materall y benefited by the pres ent effort. AND Metropolitan , 269, Pentonvillc-rd. CHESHIRE. On Monday Bro. E. J . Keep ing , who was Yarboroug h , Green Dragon , Stepney . For the Week endin g Saturda y, March 15, 1879. for fourteen , years on the staff of the Albion , and now Domatic , Surrey M.H., Camberwell New-road. house steward at Grocers ' Hall , was presented b y the Faith , 2 , Westminster Chambers , Victoria- st. MONDAY , MARCH 10. members of the Jnppa Lodge (1S8) with a locket with a Prince Fredk. Wm., Lord' s Hot., St. John 's Wood. Lod ge 314, Peace and Unity, Militia Rooms , Preston. brilliant ccntie , monogram , and suitab ' e inscri ption , as a Prosperity, Hercules Tav., Leaelenhall-st. ,, 721 , Independence , Eastgate-row , Chester. mark of the respect he was held in by the members. Dalhousie , The Sisters ' Tav., Pownall-rd., E. ,, 102 1 , Harrington , Custom Housc-bd gs., Barrow. B io. Frederick The G rand Mark Secretar y, Florence Nightingale , F.M.H., William-st., Woolwich . ,, 1330 , Fermor Hesketh , M.H., Liverpool. the Masonic Binckes , P.G.J.W., will hold a lod ge at Constitutional , Bedford Hot., Southampton Bd gs., at 7. „ ' 398, Baldwin Castle , Dalton- in-Furness. Hall Cheltenham , to-day (Saturday), at 2.30 p.m. pre- , Israel , Rising Sun Tav., Globe Road. „ 1496, Trafford , Northumberlan d Hot. , Old .Trafford. cisely, for the purp ose of constitutin g the Provincial Wandsworth , Spread Eagle Hot., Wandsworth. Chap. 148, Ellas Ashmole, C.R., Warrin gton . Grand Lod ge of M.M.M. of Glouceste rshire , and the Royal Arthur , Prince 's Head , York-road , Battersca. Mark Lodge 165 , Egerton , Bedford House , Rock Ferr y. installation of Bro. the Rev. C. R. Da vy, as the first Pro- Beacontree , Red Lion , Leytonstone. Walton Conclave , Skelmersdale Hall , Liverpool . vincial Grand Master. Excelsior , Commercial Dock tav., Reithethithc. Derb y L, of I., M.H., Liver pool. The Whiteh all Review is enabled to announce St. John of Wapp ing, Gun Hot., Hi gh-st., Wa pp ing. TUESDAY , MARCH 11. on official authority that the Queen has finall y determined Islington , Three Bucks , 23, Gresham-st., at 7 p.m. Lod ge 241 , Merchants , M.H., Liverpool . to take part in the wedding ceremony at St. George 's Leopold , Gregorian Arms , Jamaica-rd ;, Bcrmondsey. ,, 1250, Gilbert Grccnall , M.H., Warrington. Chapel on the 13th inst . The report that Her Majesty Mount Edgcumbe , 19, Jermyn-st., St. James's. 11 171 3, Wilbraham , Walton Institute , Walton. vvoald merely be present in the private pew, which is Sir Hugh M yddelton , 162, St. John 's-st. -rd. Chap. 337, Zion , M.R., Birkenhead. a ccessible tbrong h the Deanery, ori ginated owing to the Metropolitan Chapter , Jamaica Coffee Ho., Comhi!l. ,, 613, Bridson , M.H., South port. erection of a temporary structure at the entrance to the WEDNESDAY , MARCH 12. Red Cross Conclave , Liver pool M.H., Liverpool . cloisters. As a matter of fact , Her Majesty will be the Lodge 10, Westminster and Keystone , F.M.H. Stanley L. of I., 214, Great Homer-st. , Liverpool. first of the Royal party to arrive at the chapel. Her ,, 11 , Enoch , F.M.H. Prince Arthur L. of I., 80, N. Hill-st., Liverpool. Majesty is timed to leave the Castle at 12 o'clock. „ 13, Union Waterloo , M.H., Woolwich. WEDNESDAY , MARCH 12. Bro . Sir John Benne tt lectured on " The Paris „ 15, Kent , F.M.H. Lod ge 281, Fortitude , Athenaeum , Lancaster. Exhibition : Its Lessons and its Warnings ," at the Brent- ,, 147, justice , White Swa n, High-st., Deptford. „ 106 1 , Trium ph , M.H., Lyth am. ford Institute , Brentford , on Wednesday, ami to the Peck- ,, 238, Pil grim , 101 , Q ueen Victoria-st. ,, 1094, Temple , M.H., Liverpool. ham Mutual Society, in the Cull ycr Memorial Schools, ,, 749, Belgiavc, Anderton ' s Hut., Fleet-st. ,, 133 6, De Grey and Ri pon , M.H., N. Hill-st., L'pool. Peckham , on Friday. ,, 820, Lily of Richmond , G rey hound , Richmond. ,, 1387, Chorlton , M.R., Chorlton-cum-Hard y. We lea rn that Messrs. Cassell have sent out , „ 1629, United , F.M.H. „ 1403, W. Lancashire , Commercial Hot. , Ormskiik. 1 Liverpool for the use of our troops at the Cape , throug h the care of „ 171 8, Centurion , The London , Fleet-st. „ .547, , M.H., Liverpool. Chap. , Harmony, M.H., Mr. Kirkwood , the Sceitch Chap lain to the Forces , 100 Chap. 1 260 , Hervey, F.M.H. 178 Wigan . Victoria , Cross parts , well assorte d , of " Casscll' s Family Magazine ," L ODGES OF I NSTRUCTION . 11 '345' Keys, Eccles. Neptune f. of I., M.H., Liverpool . "The Quiver ," " Little Folks ," " Heroes of Great Britain ," Confidence , Railway Tavern , Fenchurch-: ,!., at 7 till 9. and "The Sea." This generous and welcome gift goes Uiban , 23, Grcsham-streef , City, E.C., at 6.30. THURSDAY , MARCH 13. by the ss. Andean , which sails fro m the Victoria Docks New Concord , J olly Farmers , South gat e-rd., N. Lodge 216, Harmonic , Adel phi Hot., Liverpool. this day (Saturelay). Mt. Lebanon , Hoi se Shoe Tav., Stones-End , E. „ 249, Mariners , M.H., Liverpool. Pythagorea n Portland Hot., London-st., Greenwich . ,, 33^, Royal Preston , Royal Hot., Preston. » ¦ - ¦ ———.— ¦ , La Tolerance , 2, Maddox-st., W., at 7.43. „ 477, Mersey, M.R., Birkenhead. METROPOLITAN MASONIC MEETINGS Peckham , Maismore Arms , Park-rd , Pec-khan - . „ 786, Croxteth United Service , M.H., Liverpool. Foi the Week ending Frida y, March 14, 1879. Stanhope , Thicket Hot., Anerle y. „ 1035, Prince of Wales , M.H., Kirkdale. Fiusbury Pai k , Earl Russell , Iilcdou-rd , Holloway, at 8. ,, 1182 , Duke of Edinbur gh, M.H., Liverpool. Brid The Editor will be glad t o receive notice from Southwark , Southwark Park Tav., Southwark Park. ,, 1213, gewater , Cross Keys, Eccles. „ 1384, Equity, Alford Chamber s, Widncs. Secretaries of Craft Lod ges, Royal Arch Cha pters , Duke of Connaug ht , Havelock Tav., Dalston , E. Duke of Connaught , Faunce Arms ,South-p l ., Kenngtn. at 8. FRIDAY , MARC H 14. Ma rk Lod ges Encampments , Conclaves , &c , of , United Strength , Hope and Anchor , Crowndale-rd , N.W. Lodge 1289, Rock , Bedford House , Rock Ferry. any change in placu, day , or months of meeting. Whittington , Red Lion , Poppin's-court , Fleet-st., at 8. Lewis , King ' s Arms Hot., Wood Green. MATRICULATION.— ARMY. ¦ LYJ — A MAR- SATURDA Y, MARCH 8. Royal Jubilee , 81 , Long Acre. - HIED CLERGYMAN (B.A. Oxon , and a Mason of and Tuillc Lod ge 108, London , Shi p , Lcadenhall-st. Langthorne , Swan Hot., Stratford. high Standing), who has had Eleven Years ' experience in Phcenix F.M.H. 11 173, , Temperance in thcEast ,Geur ge the 4th , lda-st., Pop lar ,7.3o. Tuition , receives THREE RESIDENT PUPILS into his „ i;6, Cavcac , Albion Tav., Aider; gatc-st. Thistle. M.M.M., The Harp Tavern , at 8. House at Oxford. Terms 180 Guineas . No Extras. Re- Granite , F.M.I I. „ 1328 , THURSDAY , MARCH 13. ferences to the Eatl of Lonsdale , Lad y Eden , Master of ,, 1420 , The Great City, Cannon-st. Hut. Lod ge 19, Royal Athelstan , Holborn Viaduct Hot. Universit y College, and others. — Address P RINCI PAL , „ 167 1 , Mizpali , Albion Tuv., AMcri-gatc-st. „ 91 , Regularity , F.M.H. Union Society, Oxford. L OOGES OF I NSTRUCTION . ,, 206, Friendshi p, Shi p and Tur tle , Leadenhall-st. Lily, Grey hound , Richmond. „ 263, Bank of England , Albion Tav., Alders gate-st. E DUCATION. — GERMANY. — Bro. PH. Manchester , 77, London-st., Fitzroy-s ej. FEES , Director ,, 334, Polish National , F.M.H. , Pforzheim , Baden , has now a few Star , Marquis of Granb y, New Cross-rd. „ 6 Canonbury, Albion Tav., Aldersgate-st. vacancie s. Terms , fro m £60 to £80, accordin g to pup il's Eccleston , King 's Head , Ebury Brid ge, Pimlico . 57, „ 860, Dalhous ie, Andeiton 's Hot., I'leet-st. age. Paternal care over them. References: Bro. Ret. F. Percy, 113, Southgate-rd „ N. „ 107 6, Capper , Guildhall Tav., Gresham-st. Forde , Cary House , Hammersmith , London ; Bro. Rer. lohn I lcrvey, Albion Hall , London Wall , at 7.30. T. M. Stop ford Tichmarsh ,, 1471 1 Islington , Cock Tav., Highbur y. . Rectory, Thrapston , Northam p- MARCH 10. MONDAY , ,. 1642 , Earl of Carnarvon , Ladbroke Hall ,Notting-hl. ton , Sec. Lod St. George ' s and Corner Stone , F.M.H. ge 5, Chap. 72 , Royal Jubilee , Horns Tav., Kennington. ' R A. W. HUME, M.A., Allison ,, 29, St. Albau s, Albion Tav., Aldtrsgatc-st. L ODGES OF I NSTRUCTION . ]y[ Tower, Dulwich-common , S.E.—First Class in Cla ssical „ 59, Royal Naval , F.M.H. Union Waterloo , Chatham Arms , Thomas-st., Woolwich. ' s Albion Tav., Aldcrsgatc-st. Honours , Trinity College, Dublin , high place at open ,, 90, St. J ohn , Egyptian , Hercules Tav., Leadenhall-st. ' competition for Indian Civil Service , 1861, E S ,, 116 , Good Report , Inn s of Court Hot. Fidelity, Yorkshire Grey, London-st., W. PR PARE Confidence , Andeiton 's Hot., Flcet-st. CANDIDATES for the Indian and Home Civil Service , ,, 193, Fiiisbury, Jolly Anglers ' Tav., Bath-st., City-td. St. Andre w 's Inn 's of Court Hot. the Line , Woolwich , and other competitions , and ives „ 222 , Ebur y, 12 , Ponsonb y-st., Millbank. g 66, Hi h gate, Gatehouse Hot., Hi h gate. instruction in all bran ches of a liberal education. His ,, 13 g g Highgate , Bull and Gate , Kentish-town. White Hart Hot., Hampton Wick. staff include a D.D., a seventh and an 1 ith Classic a „ 1656, Wolsey, The Great City, M.H., Masons ' Avenue. , Aldcrsgate Caslle and Falcon Aldcrsgatc -st. 13th Wran gler , a late Professor at Potsdam (resident), „ 16 57, , , High Cross , Coach & Horses , High-rd., *Tottenham. Old Orchard-st., Bath. a B. es L., Paris , and other distin guished professors. In- Cliap. 53, Royal Sussex , M.H., Salisbury, Union Tav., Air-st., Regent-st. 1118 University, F.M.H. dividual attention to every pup il, airy and health y situation , „ , Southern Star , Crow n Hot., Blackfriars-rd. Goldcn-si). and every home comfort. Terms from 120 to 150 Rose Croix Chap. Holy Sanctuar y, 33, Great Northern , Berwick Arms , Bemers-st., Oxford-st. L ODGES OF I NSTRUCTION . guineas. No extras. Pupils admitted at any time.—App ly Rose , Walmer Castle Hot., Peckham-rd., at 8. Wellington , White Swan Hot., High-st., Deptford. as above. Covent Garden , Ashley 's Hot., Covent Garden , at 8. St. John Gun Hot., Wap ping, 8 till 10. , Crusaeiers , St. John 's Gate , Cleiken well , at 9. Prince Leopold , Lord Stanley Tav., Kingsland. /TEMORY EXTRAORDINARY. — Bro. Prince Frederick William Chapter , St. John's Wood. jV x Strong Man , Old Roelney 's Head , Old-st., E. William Stokes , of the Royal Polytechnic Instituti on , FRIDAY , MARCH 14. Sincerity, Railway Tav., Fenchurch-st. Station. gives Private Memor y Lessons at his residence , 15, Mar- Lodge Britannia , F.M.H. Camden , 17 4, High-st., Camden Town , at 8. 33, garet-street , Cavendish-s quare , W. Class , Tuesda ys, 3 Caledonian , Shiu and Turtle , Lcadenhall-st. Tredegar , Roya l Hot., Mj lc-cnil-ni. „ 1 34, . and 8.30. Lessons by Correspondence , " Stokes on Bedford F. M.H. St. J ames' s Union , Union lav., Air-st . „ 157, , Memory, " 14 stamps. Particulars Free. Domatic , Anderton ' s Hot., Flect-st. Perfect Ashlar , Victoria Tav., Lowcr-rd.j Hotheiliithc. ,, 17 7, 1 01 Eclectic F.M.H. U pper Norwood , White Hart Hut., Church-rd. „ 2 , , V"OUNG'S ARNICATED CORN AND Pemhury Tav., Amherst-rd., Hackney. L ODGES OF I NSTRUCTION . Marquis of Ri pon , BUNION PLAISTERS are the best ever invented , as Warrior Hot., Brixton. London Masonic Club , 101, Queen Victoria-st., E.C. Loughboroug h , giving immediate ease , and removin g those pain ful West Smithfield. Stability, Guildhall Tav., Gresham-st., 6 to 8 p.m. West Smithfield , New Market Hot., excrescences. Price 6d. and is. per box. Any Chemis t Robert Burns , Union Tav., Air-st., Regent-st. St. Geor ge' s, Globe Tav., Greenwich. not having them in stock can procure them. Doric Chapter , 248 , Globe-rd., Mile End-rd., at 8. Bclgrave , Harp Tav. , Jermyn-st., W. Observe the Traele Mark—H.Y. ar« TUESDA Y, MARCH 11. Unions Emulation (for 'M.M. 's), F.M.H. —without which ncne genuine. Be sure anil ask for Youn g' s, Lod ge 46 , Old Union , Cai:non-st. Hot. Te m perance , Victoria Tav., Victoria-rd., Deptford. „ 96, Burlington , Albion Tav., Aldersgate-st. Metropolitan , Portugal Hot., fleet-st., at 7. „ 180 , St. J ames' s Union , F.M . H. St. Mary leborne , British Store s Tav., St. J ohn 's Wooet. TUrONEY.—LOANS GRANTED Immedi- ¦^ -1 „ 198 , Percy, Shi p and Turtle , Leadciihall-st. Westboume , Lord' s Hotel , St. J ohn 's Wood. atel y, from £100 to £2000 at 5 per cent., repayable „ 211 , St. Michael , Albion Tav , Aldersgate-st . United Pil grims , Surrey M.H., Ca mberwell New-rd. over Three , Four , or Five Years , on Personal Sureties and „ 228 , United Stren gth , Guildhall Tav.. Gresham-st. St. James's, Gregorian Arms , J amaica-r d ., S.E. Life policy tffecled with the WEST OF ENGLAND the 0 235, Nine Muses , Lej ng 's Hot., Boud-st. Duke of Edinburg h , Silver Lion , Penny-fields , Pop lar. INSURANCE Co. (Established 1807). App ly to i, 255, Harmony, Grey hound , Richmond , Surrey. Doric , 79, Whitecha pcl-td., at 8. Superintendent of Agents , J . CROCKER , Neville-street, L » 917, Cosmopolitan , Cauiinii-st. Hot. Burgoyne , The Red Cap, Carm en Town , N.W. Newcastle-on-T yne.—A gents Wanted.