CONTENTS. PAG E is by evidence than which it will be difficult to discover much LEA D ER— that relates to an earlier period. Freemasonry in Cheshire ...... •¦• ••• 5*17 We have seen that Col. F. Columbine was Provincial Grand A New Departure ...... — _• •• — 54$ Boar d of Benevolence ...... ••• ••• ••• 54| Master in 1725, and in Chapter I. will be found a letter addressed Impo rtant Masonic Gathering at Wigan ...... •¦• 54a The Craft Abroad ...... - ••• - 549 to the Grand Master of England, dated from the " Castle and The November Magazines ...... ••• ••• 549 Falcon " Lod in Chester April Craft Masonry ...... — — — ••• 549 ge , 15th , I727, and signed by H. M ASONIC N OTHS — Warburton as P.G.M., his Deputy (Samuel Smith, who was also The Sch ool Elections ...... ••¦ ... ••• 553 Col. Columbine's Deputy) ,' and his Wardens (Roger Comber- Conserration of the Mai den Lod ge, No. 2875 ...... 553 The Late Bro. Horatio Ward ...... 553 bach and John Coleclough). How long Warburton remained in Reviews ...... • •• ••• 554 office cannot, in the absence of any definite statement, be shown ; Craft Masonry ...... ••• 554 Instruc tion ...... •¦• •*• 555 but in 1742 Captain Robert Newton was P.G.M., and he was Royal Arch ...... - 55*3 re-elected on St. John 's Day in winter in the following Science, Art , and the Drama ...... ••• 557 year. Masonic and General Tidings ...... ••• 55s Under Bro. Newton 's ausp ices Freemasonry does not appear to have greatly prospered. There were lodges at Congleton and Macclesfield but they FREEMASONRY IN CHESHIRE * , do not seem to have sent representatives to the Provincial Grand Lodge at Chester. The old " Castle and or at least of so Tlie history of the Provincial Grand Lodge, Falcon had been erased in 1739 and the " Spread Eagle " Lodge, much of it as is supported by minutes that are still extant , fills though still on the register, was, as Bro. ARMSTRON G suggests, upwards of 200 pages, and by reason of the li ght that it throws very probabl y in a moribund state, as it was erased soon after- upon tlie manner in which thc Province was carried on , as well wards. Thus the only active lodge was the Royal Oak, No. 180, as from the particulars which Bro. ARMSTRONG has made it his Chester, which, apparently not without reason , Bro. ARMSTRONG business to furnish where possible about thc officers of the Pro- considers lo have one and the same with the old " Sunn " Lodge, of Chester, of which both Col. Columbine and H. Warburton vincial Grand Lodge, is full of interest , and will be read with were members. The Master of the Royal Oak Lodge—Bro. pleasure not only by our Cheshire brethren , but likewise by Edward Orme—was elected Dep. Prov. G.M. to Captain Newton, members of the Craft throughout the jurisdiction of the Grand while the old P.G. Wardens remained in office. In 1744, the Lodge of England. In the first place, Cheshire is ihe oldest of oui Prov. Grand Officers were re-elected , and in 1745, the P.G.M. Provinces, dating, as it does unquestionabl y, from thc year 1725, and his Deputy were re-elected , but new Wardens were chosen , while it may have been organised as a Province—as the author nor was there any further change until 1754. Bro. Newton after suggests—for many years prior even to that early date. But 1745 appears to have neglected his duties , and in 1 749 we are told that the one active lodge in Chester had onl not only is it recognised by our Grand Lodge as tlie earliest of y seven members. He seems to have died in 1750 , at all events, letters of administra- our Provinces, but a mere glance at the Statement giving the tion were granted to his widow in October of that year. " Succession of Provincial and District Grand Masters in Pro- In 1750 , Alderman Joh n Page was admitted a Mason in the vinces and Districts in the Grand Lod ge and United Grand " Royal Oak " Lodge, and on thc 27th December, 1754, was Lodge of England, now existing, from 1717 to thc Present Time," elected Prov. Grand Master. Under his rule the fortunes of the whicli is published in oui* Grand Lodge Calendar, and to which Craft were greatl y bettered. In the year following his election , we had occasion to refer in our former article, will show that when he filled the office of Mayor of Chester as well as that of there are but very few Provinces which , if all their minutes of P.G.M., 18 new members were admitted into the old or " Sunn " Lodge and two new lod ges in Chester, at the proceedings from the grant of their earliest Deputations had " Raven " and "Plume of Feathers '' respectively, were constituted, while been religiously preserved till now, could go further back than a many valuable presents were made to the lodge, notably certain few years beyond the date of the earliest Provincial Cheshire chairs given by Thomas ffarington , which are still in use in the record—the re-election of Captain Robert Newton of Chester , , Cestrian Lodge, No. 425. On St. John 's Day—in—winter, 1755, as Provincial Grand Master on December 27th , 1 743. Exclusive a Prov. Grand Secretary was for the first time elected , and in of Cheshire , the number of districts for which Provincial Depu- 175 6, the roll of Provincial Officers was still further extended election of a Treasurer. Till now tations were granted before 1 743 is, according to the Calendar , by the , the officers of the eight—namely, North Wale?, South Wales, Warwickshire, Prov. Grand Lod ge had been elected at the meetings in Decem- ber, but in the deputation from the Grand Master appointing Shropshire , Northumberland , Durham , Lancashire, and York 1757, John Page , P.G.M., was read in open lodge, and henceforth the shire—and it is not a little singular that , excepting, of course : P.G.M. appointed his officers—the Prov , G. Treasurer being the two divisions of Wales, nearl all these districts are in the y included. The next year further evidence* was forthcoming of North of England , where thc Grand Lodge of all England at the increased activity of the brethren. A quarterl y communi- iork , though it does not appear to have claimed or exercised cation of Prov. Grand Lod ge was held in November, and on authority over the Masons in the other counties, must certainl y the following St. John 's Day, the P.G.M ., his officers , and the have exercised a considerable influence. Hence, as we have brethren went in procession to the parish Church of St. John said , the exceptionall y great value of this history, supported as it the Baptist for divine service, the custom then inaugurated having been since observed most religiousl y, " notwithstanding H ISTORY OK IN ami p ^ F REEMASONRY C HESHIRE , being a Record of all Extinct S ng Lod hints from the hi ghest quarters that it is no longer in keeping Loder ri 8*es* Craft and Mark , and Royal Arch Chapters , Provincial Grand and Mark Provincial Grand Chapter. By J ohn Armstrong, P.P G W n n ' and with the dignity of the Order." In 17 60, the custom of " Inter- ' ' i.' ' P *P.G.H . London : Bro. George Kenning, 16 and I 6A , Great Qaeen- street«ir. »», L . ~ incoln ' s In n Fields, W.C , 1901. lodge Visitations " appears to have been introduced , an I for the first time we read of the Prov. G. Officers being invested with his office, ancl at once ' Bro. Townshend was installed his suc- their respective bad ges of office. In 17 65, R. Salusbury Cotton , cessor as R.W.M. of Lodge 80/ the new qualification for a father of Viscount Combermere, was initiated in thc Senior D.P.G.M. being that he must previousl y have been installed and Lodge in the presence of the P.G.M. and his officers, while in served the office of Master of a regular lodge." the following year the Star Lodge was constituted. Other Only one more meeting of Prov. Grand Lodge after tbat at matters of moment arc also recorded , including certain corres- which Bro. Townshend was installed Deputy, was held durino* pondence which passed between the P.G. Lodge and thc Grand the remaining years of Sir John 's rule , and that was on the Lodge and when in 1771, thc P.G.M. found . it necessary on the 20th June, 1820 , when Bro. Townshend presided , and an address score of health to resign his office, and the Hon. John Smith of congratulation to his Majesty King GEORGE IV. was agreed Barry, who had been made in thc Senior Lodge in 175S , was to. Sir John died on thc 25th May, 1S25, and was buried , as unanimousl y recommended to the Grand Master to be his wc have said , with Masonic honours , thc number of lod ges successor, there can be no question as to the marked progress summoned to attend the meeting of Prov . Grand Lodge bcino* thc Craft had made under his alile guidance. 17. Three years passed before any steps wen; taken to secure During the Prov. G. Mastershi p of Bro. the Hon. John Smith a successor , and then the Royai Chester Lodge addrcsssd a Barry—whicli lasted until his death in 17 84—thc Craft main- letter to H.R.H. the Duke of SUSSEX , Grand Master , in which tained ils position , without , however , making any further they recommended Sir John 's brother , the Rev. Sir Phili p Grey advance, the chief events during this period being tin* death of Egerton , Bart., a Past Master of their lod ge, to fill the vacant Bro. Edward Orme in 1777, after occupy ing the responsible office office. But his Royal Hi ghness seems to have i gnored the of Dep. P.G.M. for 35 years ; and the laying the foundation letter and its recommendation , and on the 21st October , 1831, stone of the new " Brid ge Gate " at Chester, in 17 S2, by Bro. appointed Viscount Combermere to be the new Prov. G.M. of Phili p Egerton as Prov. G. Master. It may also be mentioned Cheshire. that a proposal for forming a Charitable Association witli a view to raising a fund for thc relief of distressed Masons A NEW DEPARTURE. within the Province was made at the meeting of Prov. G. Lodge in June, 17 80, and that the office of Prov. G. Orator was created , The esteemed honorary Librarian of the celebrated and and the Rev. Bro. Crane appointed to /ill it in 82. As regards 17 valuable Masonic Collection of West Yorkshire , Bro. William Bro. Orme—who was succeeded bv Bro. Pattison Ellamcs—the AVatson , of Leeds, has inaugurated an excellent plan to per- loss created by his death was indeed a serious one. He had manentl y record the. services of eminent Craftsmen connected served as Deputy to three Prov. G. Masters , and it is due to him , with that great province. in Bro. ARMSTRONG 'S op inion , that Masonry was able to survive I believe no one else has ever done, such a thing for any the dark days which marked its career during the closing years other province , though , now that the system has been started, of Bro. Newton 's rule. it seems simplicity itself , provided competent brethren can be found to write the memoirs. On the Hon. J. Smith Barry s death , Sir R. Salusbury Cotton With the cordial sanction and warm approval of the was unanimousl y recommended , and in 17 S5 was appointed , his esteemed D. Prov. G.M. (Bro. Richard Wilson , P.G.D. of successor, to the great advantage of the Province. The number of England), there was circulated this week with the summons for lodges on the roll was considerably augmented , and when thc holding the ensuing Prov. Gran d Lod ge at Bradford on the 30II1 P.G.M. died , early in 1 ^09, there were upwards of a dozen in instant , two brief , but appreciative and excellent memoirs nf active working. His successor was Bro. John—who , in 1814, the late Bro. William Gaukroger, P. Prov. G.D., and Bro. Charles succeeded to 'the baronetcy, and so became Sir John—Egerton , Lingard , P. Prov. G. Std. Br., prepared and edited by Bro. William Watson , a portrait of each accompanying the welcome who, though apparentl y very popular with the Craft as well as biographies. throughout thc county, does not seem to have busied himself This is another new departure by this progressive and greatl y abont the affairs of his Province, lie died and was enterprising Provincial Grand Lodge, and one , I think , that will buried with Masonic honours in 1825, but during the 15 years soon be imitated by other Provincial authorities , tin *; plan beint; he was in office lie onlv attended Prov. G. Lod ge three times , the so useful in providing a means to preserve particulars - >l first time in 1810 , when he was installed , and tlie second time in departed worthies , locall y or generally prominent, and alike 1 Si fi. In September of (lie latter year, however, lie laid the valuable as souvenirs for the brethren who have warmly appre- ciated their devotion to the Fraternity, and as faithful records foundation stone of Delamere Church , and a special Prov. G for the I' rov. G . Lodge of zealous ('raftsmen , who have " been Lod ge was held at Kelsall , whence the brethren were driven to called upon to join the majority." within half a mile of the church and then walked in procession I congratulate thc D. I' rov. (i.M., who is always so ready to thc spot where the ceremony was appointed lo take place. and anxious to advance, the best interests of the Province, and When the proceedings werc over , the Prov. G.M . invited the also the indefati gable Honorary Librarian , on this excellent brethren (o refreshment at Oulton Park , where they and their method being started , and I feel assured it will meet with friends were most hospitabl y entertained. But if Sir John general and hearty acceptance. W. HUGHAN, Egerton was not over zealous in the performance of his duties J. he had a most able Deputy in Bro. Charles Hamilton , who had succeeded Bro. Ellamcs in 1 708, and remained in office till his -50.li.i9 OF BENEVOLENCE death 111 181S. lie seems to have done his best to settle the difficulties and dissensions which from lime to time arose. The monthl y meeting of the Board of Benevolence was held 011 His successor was Bro. IC. V. Townshend , in respect of whose Wednesday evening at Freemasons' Hall. Bro. D. D. Mercer , Senior Vice- K- installation what mi ht have proved a serious trouble President ; Bro. Henry Garrod , Junior Vice-President; and Bro. C. J. g appears lo Tijou , P.G. Std. Br., occup ied the chairs of President, and Senior run' have arisen. It was , in the first instance , arranged that it Junior Vice-Presidents. Bros. E. Letchworth , G.S. ; VV. Lake, Asst. '* • the should take place in the Loyal British Lodge, No. 14 8, meclin * *- Sec. ; VV. Dodd, G. S. Recknell , and Henry Sadler , G.T., represented official department. The other brethren who attended were : , at the Coach and Horses, Chester instead of in the Royal Bros. W. Fisher , E. W. Ni ghtingale , James Block, F. W. Hancock , R. W. Kc*. Chester Lod ge, No. 80, as on all previous occasions. Lod ge So Imre Kiralf y, G. M. E. Hamilton , H. H y de, Thomas Jones, S. J. Notley, S. H. , Hug 1 however waxed indi gnant and would probabl Gold-r-hmidt, Charles Henry Stone , E. W. I'il.'inger , John Ellinger , Major ' , , y not have been W. H. Gary Elwes , F. Rossiter , William Chapman , C. Wakefield, Step hen represented at the ceremony, but the arrangements were* ulti- Kni ght , jun., C. H. Webb , Thomas H. H obbs, 1. P. Forman , George Bartlett , Symmons , matel left in its hands and on the November Henry Smith Syer , T. 11. Thompson , H. Massey, J. S. Fointon , E. C. y , 9th , at: a I' rov. Alfred C. Bradley, William H. Storks, J. W. Malculmson , H. Hudson , Edward Grand Lod ge at which Sir John Grey E gerton , Bail., P.G Bennett , F. T. Karkman , T. Napoli , °T. C. Dyer, W. Busby, John Freer, I' . .M. W presided Demstan , F. Stu '.zcr, Zodiac Sir.ders, S.J. Cowley, C. Gray, George Edwards, • , Bro. Townshend was dul y obli gated and installed Cleg horn , and A. G. Duck. in office , after whicli the Prov. G.* Officers were appointed , and The brethren first confirmed grants recommended at last meeting for One grant ol a resolution unanimousl y adopted for the formation of a I' rov. the approval of the atGrand Master to the amount of £140. ^30 recommended lhat meeting had lapsed by the subsequent death ot Grand Lodge Fund of Benevolence. In connection with Bro the grantee. Thc new list contained |S petitions—a very large number for Townshend's installation , we note a most unusual circumstance the commencement of the Masonic season. Tlie petitioners were authen - Enneloi Before the hour fixed for the Prov. (irand Lod ge ticated through lodges in the London district , and at Sidcup, meeting, the Newcastle-upon-T yne Halifax Hull Hastings Sunderlan d, Feltham. , , , , *1, Royal Chester Lod ge, No. 80, met , " when the W.M. resinned Bodmin , Hampton.' Court , St. John 's, Antigua, Newbury, Calculi' Sydney, N.S.W., Croydon,, Norwich , Derby, Whitehaven , The Royal Magazine reproduces some very fascinating faces in " From the Stalls." " Pictures that cost over a Halifa x . N.Z., High Barnet , Cambridge, Kingston-on-Thames, Knuts- pound " deals with the marve's of modern pyrotechny, and there is an interesting account of ho*v the Rev. F. ford , Bedford , Lowestoft , Birkenhead , Twickenham , Dover, and Port of The ages of some of the petitioners were very high. One was S3, VV. G. Gilby succeeds in preaching to the deaf and dumb ; also a sketch of Spain. Franco Pi per, the banjo king, and pipers on chalk scul ptures and deep sea diving. another 82, one 79, one 78, one was 76, one 75, one 74, two were 73, and subscribed years to his lodge, another 38 years , three The supply of fiction is as good as ever, and special mention may be made of two 71. One had 47 the following complete tale : " The Kiss of the Sun God , others 26 , 16, and 15. Three of these 48 cases ," " A Matter of Assur- -o years and over 25, 17, ance," " The Infatuation of Cotterwink-Dane ," " Circumstantial Evidence The remainder were voted a total of ^1185. Two petitioners ," were deferred. " The Seat of the Scornful,'' and " Hallindina and the King's Lair," a story for were recommended to Grand Lodge for ^*ioo each , and one case of three children. hans for £50. In five instances £40 was referred to the Grand Master orp The Smart Set has contributions by live titled writer j . Prince Vladimir for his approval , and in 12 cases £30 was recommended to the Grand Thirteen petitioners were voted £20 each , and 11 were voted £10 Vaniatsky is the author of a clever story, '* The Sensrtion of the Archduchess ; " Master. Countess Loveau de Chavanne relates the mystery of a beautifu l Pirisian known petitioner got each. One £5. as " The Black Rose; " Lady Violet Greville writes entertaining ly of " Fashion in the Garden ; " Baroness von Hutten tells the story of an artist 's love for a girl whom he calls " Bread and Butter; " and Lady Katharine Morgan contributes an amusing poem , " From One to Twelve." A reading of these contributions does not suggest that they have been printed merely for the names ot the authors ; on IMPORTANT MASONIC GATHERING AT WIGAN the contrary, the work is in every case of an unusuall y interesting and brilliant character. Other contributions that may be mentioned are "The Wonderful fdea ," which is the leading novelette of the current number ; " The Ambassador's NEW HALL OPENED BY THE EARL OF LATHOM. Burg lar," a humorous play in two scenes ; " At the End of the Cruise," a On the 15th instant an important function took place at Wigan in connection running story ; "The Princess of Lilies," and several excellent selections of with Freemasonry. The united lodges of the town, housed previously in verse. Leader's-btiildings , decided upon more commodious premises? The inaugural ceremony of opening the Masonic Hall, now situated in Tower-buildings , Wall- gate, took place on the 15th instant, the ceremony being performed b y the Prov. Grand Master, the Earl of Lathom , P.G.W., who was supported by many other Graft flbasonw. officers of distinction associated with Masonry in the Province of West Lancashire. The Earl of Lathom, who was received in the approach of the hall by the Peace and Harmony Lodge, No. 359. princi pal ollicers of the province and local W.Ms., along with the Masonic There was a large gathering of brethren at the meeting of this lo3ge on M mliy brethre n of the district , was presented with a handsome gold key, with which he evening, the 2ist instant , visiting ni ght, at Southampton. The proceedings after the the premises. In a congratulatory speech upon the progress in West banquet were varied by a pleasant interlude. The Junior Warden of the lodge, B.o. A. opened Smith , presented the W.M., Bro. Lovell Stevens, on behalf of the subscribers, with Lancashire, the Earl dwelt upon the significant part Wigan had played , and com- a small solid silver cradle in remembrance of the interesting fact thit during his yeir of plimented the brethren upon the handsome premises in which they had become office a son and heir had been born to him. Bro. Smith added that the initi itive for located. the presentation was due to the Senior Warden , Bro. J. L. A4i>ns. The ceremony was followed by the installation of Bro. Edward Hughes, of The W.M. expressed his warm thanks to the brethren fjr their gi't , which he and the Holmes Lodge, No. 2708, alter which a banquet took place. his wife would for ever treasure, not merely for its intrinsic value, but as an expression The golden key presented to the Earl of Lathom is hand wrought. The of the kindl y feelings entertained rcva-ds them in connection with an event which, hi is richl y chased , and from it laurel leaves spring in the for.n of a capital believed , " broke the record " in the history of the Lod ge of Peace and Him )ny. stem gj (E: and support the bow of the key. On the front shield is beautifull y enamelled in The visitors included several brethren from the ancient Lid of inomy at Winchester , and during the evening it was stated that Uro. Beach , son of the late true heraldic colours the Wigan coat of arms, and on the reverse side is artistically lamented Bro. VV. W. B. Beach , M.P., lion, Prov. G. Master of Hampshire and the Isle of engraved the following inscri ption : " Presented to the Right the Eirl of Wight, was about to become a joining member of that lodge, of which his lite revered Lathom on the occasion of the opening of the new Masonic Hall , Tower - father was the Senior Past Master. buildings , Wigan , 15th October, 1901." The key is surmounted by the Royal crown , and the whole is enclosed in a handsome dark blue velvet case. Benevolence Lodge, No. 489. PORTRAIT PRESENTATION. A very pleasant gathering took place at Bideford , on the 17th inst., when a cere- mony interesting especially to Bideford and Birnstaple brethren was ob served. The members of the lodge present were Bros. E, J. Tattersill, W.M.; VV. Ascott, I.P.M.; Zbe Cvaft Bbvoab. G. II. Andrew , P.M.; F. Baxter, S.VV. ; J. W. Land, J.W. ; the Rev. R. VV. \. Smart, Chap.; F. A. Searle, Treas. ; H. Ascott, Sec ; Caleb Sq iire, S.D. ; I'}. Andrew, J.D.; T. Fry, I.G. ; H. W. Huxham , Org. ; W. H. PuJlLon'-e, D C.; . Triune Brotherhood Lodge, No. 2121 (E.C). I. Rattenbury, Stwd.; R. Grant, Tyler ; W. B. Seldon , F. W. Purchase, W. B. INSTA LLATION OK BRO. CAPTAIN BLACKHAM , R.A.M.C. Dart, R. E. L. Hookaway, W. Giddie, R. C. Maye, J. T. White, 251; and the Rev. Thomas Russell, There were, Bro. Captain R. J. Blackham , R.A.M.C, was installed VV.M. of the above lodge 251. in addition , a large number of visitors fro m Birn- at Kasaali , Punjab , India , on the iSth ult. staple, including Bros. T. R. Seldon , H. Brooks, J. Cummings, F. Elliott , J. F. Fox , 'lhe installation banquet was held alter the ceremony. Amcng the guests were : C. Lock, W. J. Lord, II. W. Sly, F. J. Ford, R. HosegooJ, H. J. Hanco;k , and R. Major Foide, Commandant of Kasaali ; Colonel Barrow , F.M.O. ; Major Maxwell , Malta , 481. Mr. Minns , Deputy Commissioner; Bro. Barker , Deputy Commissioner , and nearly The lodge having been opened , the usual business wis transicted. Thi W.M. all the leading ollicers and civilians of the neighbourhood. then reminded the brethren that they had a particularly pleasant task t> perfor n that The dinner was provided by Bro. Sparke, P.M., P.D.S.G.VV. Bengal, and was evening—and that was to present Bro. Russell with a large-siz ed portrait of himself worthy of the occasion. and to ask him , after accepting it , to hand it back to the lod ge, to be hung upon its A delightful programme was performed by Sanawar School Board , and the after- walls, and thus make a worthy additbn tothe picture portrait irallery, which was com- dinner speeches were enhanced by numerous songs by brethren and visitors. Bro. menced some time ago. He spoke in the highest terms of Bro. Russell' s services Io Jenn, Dist. G. Org. Punjab , presided at the piano afte r dinner. Freemasonry, not only in the Bideford Lodge in yeais gone by, not only at present lhe chief musical event of the evening was a song specially composed in honour of in the Barnstaple Lodge, but also in the Province of Devon. He hoped that Bro. the new W.M ., and sung by Bro. Major Carter, secoad in command Essex Regiment. Russell would live many years to be able to occasionally look upon his own picture . Bro. Rev. T. Russell said he found it dillicult to express himself as he should like in return for the very kind expressions which the Worshi pful Master had used to wards him. But it was his fi rst duty to accept, as he did most gratefully, the presentation Himalaya Preceptory Knights Templar. which they had made to him on behalf of the brethre n of the lodge, and to think- Sir Kni ght Colonel Shearer, D.S.O., was installed Eminent Preceptor and them most sincerely for the feelings of fraternal reeard whicli had pronpted the pre. Eminent Prior cf the Simla Preceptory and Priory on the 5th instant. scntation. He had also to request that the lodge would in turn accept it from himself , and , if thought worthy of a place among so many brethre n more worthy than himself , to allow it to hang in the lodge room. It was said that it was the unexpected that Himalaya (Rose Croix) Chapter, No. SO. happened , and certainly, when he joined thc lodge a quirtsr of a century ago, and Pro. Lieut. VV. Alves was installed M.W.S. of this chapter on the 14 H1 ult. The shared with others the work of resuscitating it, he never expected that the little he hai following brethren were appointed by thc new M.W.S. to principal ofiices : Bros. Lieut.- had the opportunity of doing would lead to his being, a Warden of this luge and l> important province, nor did he expect he should have been honoured in the other ways ,!' £" ' Lu,"s> li 'Z h Prelate ; Captain R. J. Blackham , ist General; andthe Earl of Suffolk , 2nd General. that he had been, lie again thanked the lodge for the picture, which , if it could not, unfortunately, be called the portrait of a handsome man, wis, at least, thinks to Bro. - Puddicombe's skill, a handsome portrait. The lodge was afterwards closed in the usual way. A Masonic banquet was subsequently held at Bro. Ascott's New Inn Hotel. The ftbe VV.M. presided over a Urge company. flovembev flDaoasines, The usual loyal ai d Masonic toasts were duly honoured, and were interspersed with good examples uf vjcal ability. Tho Pall Mall MugazillO opens with an appreciative article on the late President McKinley, by William Waldorf Astor , which is followed by an Beadon Lodge, No. 619. instructive paper entitled "The Race to the Poles ," by Dr. Nansen , in which the present conditions and problems of Polar exploration are carefully examined, INSTALLATION OF BRO. MORGAN BEEDLE. t here are interesting articles on the Old Bailey and hook-hunting as a business , The installation meeting of the above lodge was held oa the iOth inst., at the tne latter setting forth the romance, reality, and possibilities of collecting. A Holborn Uestaurant , Bro. Lorenzo A. J. Faull , VV.M., in the chair , and there w *re also resic ent of Bermuda sketches the life of the Boer prisoners in that West Indian present Bros. Morgan Beedle, S.VV.; VV. Greenaway, J.W. ; J. C. Hiys, P.M., paiadise ; while William Archer 's " Rea l Conversation " is this time with Pro I'reas.; C. Norrington , P.AI., Sec. ; J. Swallow , S.D. ; S. I. J. Wise, J.D. ; W, - I.G.; C. Meierhoff , P.M., D.C. ; C. , le-ssar David Masson. "Insect Weapons and Tools " contains some revelations II. Lilly, J. Jones Stwd. ; H. Massey, P.M. ; ol J.VV. Avery , P.M.; Moss Chapman , P.M.; VV. Seaman , P.M.; Carl I*. Fleck, ilie microscope, exhibited by a series of photo-micrograp hs. There is a vtibatim P.M.; F. Croft Wise, P.M.; G. Perry, F. VV. Antill , A. Caley, R. Beam, G. J. translalion of Lieut .-Col. Dclannay 's sensatio-.al paper on the possi- , G. Budd , VV. R ise, Taylor, II. Moodie, K. Mason, ••>} ui a j * Fowler J. J. J. W. M. Foster, rc*nch invasion uf Eng land , illustrated by a series of photograp hs A. C. Ardley, G. W. Barnard , VV. L. Davies, G. J. Randell, R. Henc'itey, J. Ke.it. Rowing the rapid embarking and landing of troops. Interesting articles on thc S. Campbell , J. E. Ohschlai , II. C. Philli ps, J. W. Hirriso n , F. Willis Pml-- .it, A. E. Ugui les of the Mont Blanc group, and the scenery of the Canadian Rocky Gisborne, VV. 1. Bowler, P.M., Tyler; and a large number of visitors. curita ins* , together with some capfital tcomp lete stories, hgo to make a reallyJ Bro. Lorenzo Faull opened the* lodge, and Bro. C, Meierhoff , P.M., D.C, pre- splendid number. sented to lum Bro. Alorga n Beedle, S.VV., and W.M. elect, for installation. Bro. ¦I Lo Faull then installed Bro. Morgan Beedle as the Alaster of the lodge for the year ensuing. Playgoer is a new illustrated monthl y magazine of thc stage and Bro. Faull was invested as the I.P.M., aid the other brethre n chosen as officers were amusements generall y, edited b Fred. Dangerficld at Elli.ig |. Greenaway, S.W. ; Swallow , ; , reel y , ham House, Arundel- Bros. W. J. J.W. J. C. Hiyes P.M , IVeii. ; C. , Strand. The lirst number is of the greatest interest to all laygoers, the Norrin gton, P.AL, Sec ; S. J. J. Wise, S.D.; W. H. Lilly, l.D. ; C. I. 1 p "upa! contents comprising papers on the Art of Ellen Terry b y Brain Stoker ; Jor.es, I.G.; C. Meierhoff , P.AL , D.C. ; J. II. Ohlschlager , Stwd. ; G. Budd , Org. ; 8 '' 1 y t lL 1, ,t and T. Bowler, P.M., Tyler. After the addresses had been delivered by B.o. Haul) , skil*!" I *'""" "' ^ - '" - ' ^oU , a review of " The Silver Sli pper/' a 1 and the whole of the ceremony performed to perfection , Bro. Beedle initiated Bro. ii h«« 1 il """ "i"*"-'! l''iullj Cinc-uevalli , and critical articles on the hero ' J ii,c st: Alartin Edward Chamberlain. Bro. Norrington , P.M., Sec, moved that the lodge f 1 I11Y . " '"*' '^ " ! - lU y- " 1'a 'ni,i *lr Faces " is the title of a series should vote 50 guineas to the list of Bro. Hayes, P.M., I'reas., who was goin ¦* 0 S Uf wt knuw 10 stand xc-llent * "' " p lays, which with the illustrations generally are as lodge Steward for the next Festival of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , lhe motion was seconded by Bro. Meierhoff , P.M., D.C., and carried unanimously. Another motion was also carried , giving 25 euineas to the list of Bro . Morgan Beedle , Cha p.; W. G. J ones 2521 ; 1. Cleave , 256 ; W. F. Kni ght , 1636 ; C. F. Wat ers , W.AL , who stands as Steward for the Girls ' School at its Festival . The brethren were W.M. 2317; H. J. Bidwell , P.M., 2120 ; H. B. Whitburn , I.P.M. 2317; J. B. S. individually asked to support each list. Lancaster , P .M., Sec. 2317; R. Wasley, I.G. 2317 ; J. J. Black , P.M., Sec. 15G4; The bre thren afterwards dined together , and honoured the usual loyal and and B. P. Boorman , 503. Masonic toasts. The minutes of the last regular and of several emergency meetings having been Vocal music was contributed by Miss Florence Machin , Mr. Walter Keas t, and confirmed the Master elect, Bro. S. S. Boorman , S.W., was dul y presented , and after - Bros. Stuart Walker , Will Edwards , and Wallis Arthur. Bro. Alark Attwood was at wards installed by the acting W.M., in his usual imoressive manner. The following are the piano. the other officers for the year : Bros. Viscount C-anley, LP.M.; J . H. W. Cleave, The Benevolent box yielded £2 Ss. 6d. S.W.; J . Smythe , J .W. ; Gilbert H. White. P.M., Treas.; C. T. Tyler , P.M Bro. Faull proposed " Th e W.M., " whose work , he said , everyone knew was P.G. Sec. Sec.; H. Curling Hone , S.D. ; W. Dickenson , J .D.; Patrick H. White, always done thoroughly. In his year of oflice he would show himself worth y of his Org. ; H. T. Thomas , and VV. Chapman, Tyler. position. All business being concluded , the lodge was closed, and a banquet followed , at Bro. Beedle acknowledged the toast , saying it had always been his ambition to fill which the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly hon lured. the chair of the Beadon Lodge since he became a member of it. Now that the brethren had placed him in the chair he would endeavour to discharge the duties in a way which * —^———— would reflect credit on the lodge. He announced that he had obtained 75 °* guineas on Blackheath Lodge, No. 1320. his list for the Girls ' School. Bro. Chamberlain responded to the toast of " The Initiate. " INSTALLATION OF BRO . H. CORNFORD , P.M. The toast of "The Installing Master " was proposed by the W.M., who pre- This interesting ceremony to ok place at the Bridge House Hotel , Lind in Brid ge, sented Bro. Fau ll with a handsome Past Alaster 's jewel, as a mark of the brethren 's on Thursday, the 17th inst. The occasion was marked with much cordiality aid good appreciation of his services during the past year. feeling towards the W.AL , who was filling the chair for two years in success! in, a cir- Bro. Faull rep lied , saying he had tried to do his duty properl y, and he was pleased cumstance which does not fall to the lot of many breth ren. There were present Br os. the brethre n were satisfied. H. Cornford , W.AL ; VV. T. Tempest , S.W.; T. Tucker , J.W. ; VV. H. Morson , The list of Bro. Hayes, P.M: , as Steward for the Benevolent Institution , was made P.M., Treas. ,* H. A. Stunt , P.AL , Sec ; A. Hezekiel , S.D. ; R. Brovn , LG. ; I . up to 1Q4 guineas , of which fact he informed the brethren in the course of his rep ly to Hooper , P.AL , D.C; C. Martin , Stwd.; J . Whiteman , Ty ler ; W. R. King, LP.A L ; the toast of '* The Past Masters. " T. G. Hobley, P.AL ; T. R. Cass , P.M. ; A. W. Le Cren , P.M. ; W. Rushbrook , G. Other toasts followed. T. Birkbeck , C Tay lor , C. Willoughb y, F. Houlton , and T. P. Bliss. Visitors : Bros. W. S. Whitaker , P.A.G.P. ; L. S. Shipton , Asst. Sec 1922 ; A. R. Carpenter , LP .M. 15; E. J . S. Ware , LP.M. 1922 ; H. J . Harriss , P.M., Sec. 65; S. S. Holt, W.M. Nelson Lodge, No. 700. elect 1580; F. G. Messent , 1922 ; R. M. Sharpin , S.W. 1585 ; G. Thompson , P.M . INSTALLATION OF BRO. WILLIAM J . HARRIS. 1 744 ; A. Alillbourn , 1237 ; F. C. Hinton , 1563; J. Chubb, 1706 ; F. Swinfor d, ge celebrated in grand style its annual festival on the 16th P.M. 2272. P.P.G. Org. Middx. ; W. J. Frampton , S.D. 1622 ; G. A. Costel lo, The above prosperous lod : Hay ; P. T. Block 1622; and C. H. Stone, P.M . Instant , at the Masonic HaU , Mount Pleasant , Plumstead , when the above-named 1922; J. B. Cass, 199 J . , 507 esteemed brothe r was installed W.M. for the ensuing 12 months. There wis a greit and 1641. gathering of the brethr en of the lodge and visitors from neighbouring lodges, The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed. Bro. Wm. Rush- " Bro. W. Chambers , brook was raised to the Sublime Degre e by the W.M. in a very impressive and perfe ct no less than 35 Installed Masters forming the "Board. and very appropriatel W.M. , was the Installing Officer , and did his work splendidl y. The W.M. installed manner. Bro. W. King, I.P.M., next rose , y remarked that cir- , cumstances had arisen in the lodge that , at the election meeting, [the brethren had his officers as follows : Bros. Wm. Chambers I.P.M. ; F. S. Folkes, S.W. ; W. , Reynolds , J.W. ; H. Tufnill , P.M., Treas. ; W. Lawson , P.M., Sec. ; J. Warren , unanimously re-elected the W.AL , Bro . H. Cornford for the second year. The officers W. Long, P.M., D.C. ; F. Wright , S.D.; C. VV. Benstead for the ensuing year were appointed and invested as follows : Bros. W. R. King, I.P .M.; P.AL , Consulting Sec ; , ; W. H. Morson , P.AL , Treas. ; H. A. J.D . *, C. Ketley , I.G. ; W. Bidgood , Org. ; R. Tay lor and G. Brawn , Assist. D. T. Tucker , S.W. ; A. Hezekiel , J.W. Stunt , P.AL , and A. G. Rodstone , Stwds. Bro. P.M., Sec*. P. H. B. Twitchin , S.D.; R. Brown , J .D.; C Martin , LG.; Fra nk of Cs.; and G. H. Porter , , J . H. Hodgin P.AL , D. of C.j H. W. Parker and Chambers gave the addresses in a most eloquent and impressive manner , and for the Swinford , P.M., Org. ; J. Hooper , J. P. Bliss, excellence of the whole of the working he was voted a cordial resolution of thanks , Stwds.; and J. Whiteman , Tyler. The addresses to the Wardens and brethren were the same to be inscribed on the minutes of the lodge. He was also presented with a delivered by Bro. W. King very impressively. The bala nce-sheet was pre sented , Maste r 's jewel , for which he feeling ly thanked the received , and adop ted , and showed the lodge to be in a sound financial position. The handsome and valuable Past following notice cf motion was given by Bro. W. H. Morson , P.M., Treas. : brethren, and the lodge was closed. "That and was much enjoyed. the sum of ,(, 10 be voted from the funds of the lodge in order to present the W.M. with The banquet was partaken of at the Hotel Cecil , London , " The usual loyal and Grand Lodge toasts were honoured. a jewel in appreciation of his excellent services in the chai r. The speeches were of the good old order , nothing new, but decidedl y friendly and true , pleasant, and congratulatory, and the toasts were received and drunk with enthu- siasm. Bro. Chambers was highly complimented on his performance of the installation ceremony, which was certainly a meritorious and indeed brilliant effort , and well deserved the encomiums showered on it. The W.M. received an ovation when his health was dr nnk , and eloquently responded. Bro. J. H. Roberts , P.M., and late Treasurer , was presented with a gold watch and guard on his retiring from the office which he had held for many years , and returned thanks for the handsome present. The Past Maste rs, visitors , and officers were toasted , and the whole affair was most enjoyable. Among the brethren present were : Bros. E. Carter. P.S.G.W. ; J. H. Roberts , P .G. Trea s. ; T. Butt , P.M.; G. Crawford , P.M. ; E. B. Hobson , P.M.; R. J. Naylor , P.M. ; J . Sanderson , P.M. ; W. Webber , P.M. ; G. R. Nichols , P.M., P.P.G.D.C. Middx. ; T. Sydney Smith , P.M. ; G. F. Taylor , P.M. ; S. Southgate , P .M. ; H. King, P.M., P.P.G.P. Kent ; E. J . Valon , P.M.; A. Walklin , P.M.; P.. Carter , P.M. ; G. Mitchell , P.M., P.P.G.D.C. Kent ; H. Pamment , P.M. ; G. B. Davies, P.M. (Hon.) ; C. Jolly, P.M. (Hon.), P.P.A.G.D.C. Essex ; and some 100 of the lay brethre n of the lodge. Among th e visitors were : Bros. C. H. Canning, P.M.and Treas. 1472 , P.M. and Treas. 2854, P.P. J .G.D. Essex; S. Chap lin , W.M. ; A. T. Ives, P.M., W. Turvey, P.M., Asst. Sec, C. Carter , J .W., F. S. Charlton and VV. Welsh , S.W., of 1472 ; J- H. Bull , W.M. elect , W. C. Hall am , J . Daniels , VV. H. Pryce , D. C. Capon , W. P. J ackson , E. VV. Sampson , and J. Alurphy, P.AL ot 913 ; J. J ones, J.W.. A. Hill , P.M., R. Cockrane , S.W., ' W. Palmer , and W. Sinnett , P .M., P.P.G.S.B. Kent, Sec, of 1526 ; VV. Steer , W.AL , R. Price , J .W., and G. Reynolds , S.VV., of 2399 ; J . Quick , VV.AL , J. Home , S.W., J . Woodley, J. Hall , G . Dennison , J.W., A. Surft , G. Gable , T. Hards , and A. Couldry, P.M., of 13 ; L. Wheeler , S.W., and L. Chapman , D.C, of 1305 • H. Van-Gildie , 2432 ; J , Coombes , P.M., P.P.G.P. Kent ; H. Forman , T. Coombes , S.W., J . Reed , H. Fenn , and H, Sheerman , of S29; H. Samuels , 23910 ; VV. Edmonds , 319; J. Spencer , 1437, P.M., P .P.G.S.B. Essex; R. Cork , P.M. 157; H. Gibbs , 753 ; A. Avery, 1314, P.M., P .P.G.R. Kent; W. Alackley, 1S37 ; F. Quick , 733; A. Pusey, 179 ; J. Mosery, P.M. 1716; F. Collins , 749; R. Dipple , S(io ; J . Folkes , 147 ; and others. Miss M. Bilsland , Aliss Edith Blanchard , and Bros. C. Regan , P. Wilkes , and Air. H. Wrig ht were the singers , and Bro. H. J. Roberts accompanied.
DobiiD Lodge, No. 889. On the t Gth instant , at Kingston-on-Thames , an unusually large assembla ge of members and visitors came together to meet the Prov. Grand M aster of Surrey, who was pay ing his first visit to this lod ge, one of the oldest and strongest in the district. Bro. C. T. Lewis, W.M., had the opportunity of showing his ability to work the cere- monies correctly , for he passed Bro. Hubert Todd and initiated two accepted candidates. He was supported very ably by all the officers who hid any part in the work , and THE W0RS1I1PKUI. MASTER. throu ghout the disp lay was most creditable. 1 he Prov. G. Alaster (Bro. Colonel John Divis) arrived soon after lodge was The business ended , the brethren adjourned to banquet , which wis served by Bro . opened , and before closing he addressed the brethren. He remarked that he had set Callingham , the proprietor , in his usuil capabl e style, which was much appreciated. himsel f the task of visiting every lodge in the province , and so far it had been a great The W.M. presented the toast of " The King and the Craft ," whom the brethren pleasure to him , for he had found excellent working and true Misonic spirit prevailing. were justly proud of. When he was the Grand Master he held that exalted position The Dobie Lodge had been well spoken of to him , and he was very glad to pay thit excellently and especially showed a very deep interest in the Alasonic Charities , thc visit. What he had seen that ni ght proved that the lodge was worthily up holding its subscri ptions and donations to them during his term of office being unprecedented. own fame , and that of the province , lor excellency of worki ng; and he wis highl y That of " H.R.H. M.W .G.AL , the Dukeof Connaug ht ," the W.AL said he would pleased with the proficien cy of the VV.M. and all the officers . prove a wort hy successor to the King. He had gained distincti on when Prov . Gran d Among the visitors was B-o. AI c Leod . P.G.S.B., Sec. R.M.I.B., and after dinner , Master of Sussex, and all the brethren who were privileged to witness his insta llation at he made one of his well-known effec ive speeches in behalf of the Institution which is so the Royal Albert Hall must hive b:en struck by the admirable minner he cirried out dear to him. He aroused interest and mthusiism as he told of "0.r Boys," their the duties. daily life at school , their successes in searching examination? , and of the needs of the In presen ting the toast of "The Pro G.M., the Dep. G.M., and the rest of the Commiltce to enable the good work to be carried on; and the worth y Secrcetary of the Grand Officers , Present and Past ," the W.M. said they carried out their virions R.M.I.B. hopes that the seed sown by him may bring forth abundant fruit at the functions with great credit to themselves and to the benefit of the Craft. The lodge wis Festival next year , under the presidency of Surrey ' s popular Prov. G. M aster. So honoured by the presence of Bro. Whitaker , P.A.G.P., a brother loved and respecte d mote it be.' all over South London. The W.AL had gained all his Alasonic knowledge from hi-n as also many others , and a kinder and abler Preceptor there could 11 it be. He (the W.M.) hoped that Bro. Whitaker might be spared for many years to carry on his excellent Weyside Lodgo, No. 1395. work in South London. INSTALLATION OF BRO. S. S, BOORMAN. Bro. Whitaker , in repl y, sai d it gave him a very great deal of pleasure to respond for the Grand O .ticers. His experience of them in Great Qieen-stree t was The installat ion meeting of this lodge took place on the 13th instant at the that they carried out their duties admirably. Tne W.M. hid spoken of the grand Masonic Hall , Woking, when there were present 1 Bro , C. T. Tyler , P.AL , Prov. G. function at the Albert Hall ; it wis so, and most magnificentl y carried out. "' '?? Sec, as VV.AL , in the temporary absence of Bro. Viscount Cranley, who wis detained Grand Lodge a hearty vote of thanks was accorded to tbe G.D. of Ceremon ies and his in London unt il a later period of the evening; Bros. S. S. Boorman , S.W., VV.M. brother helpers , which was Very richtl y deserved. It was an extreme pleasur e to D5 elect; J . H. W. Cleave , J .VV.; J . Smvthe , J .D. ; G. H. White , P.M., Treai. ; H. present at the installation of the W.AL , who wis a dear friend of many yea rs ' stmdin g. Curling Hope , I.G. ; A. H. Bowles , P.M., P.G.D. ; A. W IL Sowman , P.AL ; S. C, They had long worked together , and it was hia delight to assist the brethrei so th it they Knig ht , P.AL; Ral ph Nevill , P.M. ; F. C. Giyton , P.M.; R. Mossop, P.M. ; could properly discharge thei r various duties. Being present there called up many R. E. Spence , C. E. Bawles , VV. Dickinson , J . W. Barton , and A. B. Burn ell, happy recollections , for some St. Ji" *' 155 , P G.M. ; F. West , 25 years ago he was initiated in the lodge of ' Visitors : Bros. Colonel |ohn Divis A.D.C , P.G.D., D.P.G.M .; No. 765, in that building. He most cordiall y thanked the brethren for such a R. F. Gould , P.G.D. : S. G. Kuchofter , D.G.D.C ; the Rev. J . H. Robs*** , P.P. G. reception, Bro. Wa lter King, I.P.M., proposed the toast of " The W.M., " which he said was Alfred Home for Aged Merchant Seamen. There was a large muster of brethren and of the evening on an installation night. It gave him the greatest possible visitors , the latter including Bros. S. J. Cohen, W.M. 1622 ; E. P. Willcock , 931J F. the toast Pollitzen W. H. Hayles , 20G ; C. B. Andrews , 1558 ; pleasure to present it, for the VV.M. was a most worthy brother and an excep tional , 1017 ; W. E. Harding, 97; There had been four Masters in the Blackheat h Lodge , Bro . Martin three J . Hooper , P.M. 1320; W. Russell , P.A.G.D.C. and Treas. Kent ; Col. F. W. wor ker. Frigout , P.S.G.D. Kent; W. Falkner , 2500 ; W. Francis , W.M. 615; T. Browne , 47; times, Bro. Morson twice, and Bro. J . Hooper twice , and now the W.M. twice in suc- All knew the esteem he was held in , not onl y in the and W. Viney, 1076. cession , which was the exception. Bros. Raby and BlacH ieath Lodge, but also in the Earl of Lathom Lodge, No. 1922 , of which he was a The lodge having been opened , and routine business transacted , He asked his acceptance of the beautiful jewe l as a token of esteem and Horsley were elected Auditors. Bro. F. Corbett , P.M., was re-elected to serve on the Past Alaster. Charity Committee of the province , and Bros. Newstead and G. Lawson rega rd. He asked the brethren to drink to the toast in bumpers. , The inscript ion on the jewel was : " Presented to Bro. Hy. Cornford , P.M., by the to serve on the General Purposes Committee. Bye-law No. 4 _ was amended of the Blackhea th Ledge, No. 1320, as W.M. during the year 1900 to 1901 , in thereb y raising the subscri ption for both resident and non-resident members members from , B. Wood , was recognition of his valuable services. " £2 2s. to £, 2 12s. Gd. The W.M. elect Bro. J. In reply Bro. H. Cornford , W.M., tendered his hearty thanks for the manner the then installed , the ceremony being most impressivel y performed by the retiring W.M., proposed and lhe brethre n had received the toast of his health. He could Bro. J . D. Brooks. Bro. J. B. Wood having been duly installed in the chair of K.S., I.P.M. had D. assure them the past year had been one of the prondest in his life, for he had met so appointed and invested the following officers for the ensuing year: Bros. J. manv kind friends , and the brethren and officers had supported him so splendidly. He Brooks , LP.AL ; W. J. Lawson , S.W. ; W. J . News' ead , J .W. ; Rev. J. W. Horsley, P.M. P.P.G. Supt. should be very proud to wear that beautifu l jewel as the testimony of their regard , and M.A. Chap. ; F. Corbett , P.M., Treas.; W. Reeve, P.M. ot the Blackh eath Lodge. He was very proud , too, of the honour of being Wks., Sec ; G. Golding, S.D. ; C. H. Lawson , J .D. ; L. Hancock , LG. ; W. as a * and E. elected the second year , and he trustsd there might be plenty of work. He had per- Tailb y, P.AL , D. of C.; H. Bennett , A. E. Gould , and F. Raby, Stwds. , the duties of the lodge to his best ability, and should continue to do so, if Hitchcock , Tyler. A vote of thanks was accorded by the lodge, on his retirement , to form ed Bro. Gale, who had acted as Tyler for many years , on the motion of Bros. Corbett , only to make the coming year more successfu l than the last. He agai n most heartily than ked them. P.M., and Wood , P.M. The lodge voted a Past Master ' s jewel to the I.P.M. in recog- The W.M. next presented the toast of " The LP.AL , Bro . W. King, " and said nition of his services while in the chair , on the motion of Bros. Corbett , P.M., and been when he was Maste r of the lodge he carried out his duties in an admirable manner , and Wood , P.M. A proposition for initiation having received , the lodge was closed durin g the past year he had given great assistance , and the W.M. hoped that during and the brethren adjourned to the banqueting-room. the coming year he would continue to do so, and with as great zeal. At the conclusion of the banquet full honours were accorded to the customary Bro. King, in reply, said he was grateful for the manner the*"" toast had been pro- loyal and Masonic toasts. posed and received. He felt very keenly the honour that had been bestowed upon Bro. Bio. Brooks , I.P.M., then proposed "The Health of the W.M. " He had been Corn ford in his again occupying the chair of VV.M., and he would do his best to suppo rt the W.M. 's sponsor at his initiation , and he had now had the honour to instal him, and him. His duties were very light , for the W.M. was such an excellent worker , the he appealed to the bre thren individuall y and collectivel y to accord him their most cerem ony of raising that evening having never been worked better. cordial support. The VV.M. next pro posed the toast of " The Visitors " with much cordiality, and it Bro. J. B. Wood , W.M., who was received with the utmost enthusiasm , expressed was exhaust ively responded to by Bros. Carpenter , Stone, Thompson , Ware , and the intention of doing his best to perform thc duties devolving on one who had been Harnss. elected to his high office, and more than that no man could do. Nevertheless , he felt The toast of "The Past Alasters '" received at the hands of the W.M. its share that in the I.P.M. he had a very difficult man to follow. He was acquainted with the of pra ise for the able services they were always ready to give when required. ritual almost in its entirety, and the way in which he had performed his work that after- Among them were Bros. King, Alorson , Stunt , Cass, J. Hooper , and Le Cren , all of noon showed how great was the task imposed on the one who had to follow Bro. whom dul y responded. Brooks. In presenting the toast of " Bros. Morson , Treas., and Stunt , Sec," the W.M. Bro. Brooks , I.P.M., in rep ly to the toast of his health , stated that his year of office congrat ulated himself and the Iodge upon having two such efficient officers. Thc had been a year of pleasure , for which his heartiest thanks were due to the officers who brethren had thoug ht it a very fitting opportunity to present Bro. Morson , P.M., had served under him. Never for one moment had he had cause to think if any one of Treas., on his second marriage , with a tea service , which the VV.M. asked his kind them would be in his place in the lodge, or if he would know his work. His thanks were acceptan ce of to mark their appreciation of his valuable services to the lodge as especiall y due for the help he had received from the ability and experience of the Treasurer , and also to wish him and Mrs. Morson long life and happiness. Secretary, Bro. Reeve, P.M. Bro. Alorson , P.M., most suitabl y rep lied , acknowledging their handsome p resent , The toast of " The Visitors " was responded to by Bros. Holmes, W.M. 2499 ; which was indeed most gratifying. Willcock , New Zealand; Viney, Hooper Wood , and Lawson. Bro. Stunt , P.AL , also ably responded. The remaining toasts were those of " The Past Masters ," " The Officers ," and the The toast of "The Officers " was given b y the W.M. in commendable terms , and Tyler 's toast. ably responded to by Bros. Tucker , S.VV., and Hezekiel , J.VV. At intervals in the tcast list musical selections and songs were rendered by Alessrs. The Tyler 's toast closed a happy and successful meeting. H. Gage , G. Betsen , O. Alorgan , and others , Bro. H. Roberts presiding at the piano. A capital programme of music was arranged by Bro. Frank Swinford , P.AL , P.P.G. Org. Middx., ably assisted by Air. Albert Pearce , and Bros. Stunt , P.M., J os. Hay, Thomas Railing Lodge, No. 2508. Frank Swinford , and G. A. Costello , all of whom were well received. Bro. Frank FIRST LADIES' NIGHT. Swinford , Organist of the lodge , ably presided at the piano. Bro. H. Cornford , W.M., is a Life Governor of all the Masonic Charities , and also On Saturday, the 19th instant , the members of this Iod ge gave their first ladies ' of those of the Mark. He is a P.AI. of the earl of Lathom Lodge , No. 1922 , M.E.Z. evening. It consisted of a soiree and concert , and was throughout so great a success of the Selwyn Chapter , No. 1901 , and H. of the Sphinx Chapte r , Na. 1329. He is that in future it is hoped to hold these meetings annually. Messrs. John Brinsmead also W.M. of the Temple Mark Lodge , No. 323, M.O. in the Rose Mark , No. 534, and Sans , Ltd., th rough the kindness of one of the directors and Secretary, Bro. Henry and has had the office of Prov. G. Std. Br. Kent in the Mark Degree conferred upon Billinghurst , placed the whole of their extensive premises in Wigmore-street , W.—* him. He is also Dep. Preceptor in two lodges of instruction in South London—a includin g their charming concert hall—at the disposal of the lodge for the evening. Masonic record of which any brother may be proud. Owing to the recent death of his father , the W.M., Bro. Frank Ward , was unable to welcome the numerous guests, but his place was taken by Bro. Percy Griffith , LP.M., who, during the interval in the programme , addressed a few words to the audience , Sir Watkin Lodge, No. 1477. expressing deep sympathy with the W.M. in his bereavem ent , and thank s to the artists INSTALLATION OF BRO. SAMUEL BERRESFORD. for their assistance , and to Messrs. Brinsmead and Bro. Billinghurs t for the loan of their magnificent premises. The installation meeting of this lodge was held on Thursday, the 17th inst., at the Refreshments were served at a buffet , Mold. There was a large attendance of members and visitors , among , and the whole entertainment which had been Masonic Hall arrange d by Bros. Haivey Lohr , S.VV. , C. H. Kemp ljng, Organist; and H. Billing- whom were Bros. T. VV. Hughes , P.AL 2423, P.P.G. Stwd. ; Gwilt Catterall , hurst , was in every respect excellent. P.AL 1336, P.P.G.D. ; Samuel Berresford , P.M., P.P.A.G.P. ; J ohn C. Robinson, There is no doubt the evening was most P.M. 1070, 2S2G, P.P.G.D.C. VV. Lar.cs ; and many others. enjoyabl y spent by all present. The minutes of the previous qieeting having been confirmed , the retiring W.M., Bro. J ohn Wynne Williams , then proceeded with the installation of Bro. Samael Weald Lodge, No. 2707. Berresford , S.VV., which ceremony he performed in a masterly manner. The W.M. INSTALLATION OF BRO. DR. SAA1UEL FRAZER. appointed and invested his officers as follows : Bros. Wynne Williams LP.M.; J ohn , The annual installation ceremony of the above David Cruickshank , S.W.; Robt. Morris , J .W. ; J. P. Poole-Hughes , Chap.; T. B. lodge was held at the Drill Hall , Williams, P.AL , P.P.G.P., Treas. ; W. B. Rowdon, P.M., P.P.G.S., Sec ; Osborne Brentwood , Essex, on the evening of Thursday, the 17th instant , when there was a larg e attendance of members and visitors. The latter included : Bros. J . S. Hammond, Lunt, S.D. ; John H. Jones, J.D.; E. J . Hughes , I.G.; H. Haselden , Org. ; E. C. P.M. Manley and J . Hughes , Stwds. ; and Sergt. -Alajor Summerton , Tyler. During the 1437; J . Bilton , P.M. 2399 ; Childs , P.M.; F. W. Chadwi ck , 312 ; C. Church , evening the I.P.IVL was pre sented with a massive iS-ct. gold bar for his Past Master 's 1427; J ohnson , 2757; Godfrey, 276 ; T. Wing, 2134; and Burgess , 1421. jewel , he having occupied the chair for a second time. The report ol the audit was received , and the minutes of the meeting of the Audit The brethren dined together at the Black Lion Hotel. Committee held on the 29th ult. were read , in which was recorded a vote of thanks passed to Bro. E. Grove Johnson , who has acted as Secretary since the consecration of the lodge, four years ago, for the efficient manner in which he had submitted his Aldersgate Lodge, No. 1657. accounts , and regretting his resignation. In this connectio n it may be stated that when PRESE NTATION TO BRO. RALPH LANGTON , LP.AL , AND MRS. Bro. Johnson became Secretary there was a deficit of about £20, wherea s now there is LANGTON. a credit balance of £20 and £6$ worth of assets, the membership of the lodge numbering paying members. Bro. Sergt.-Alajor S. A. Smith A meeting of the above lodge was held on Monday last at the Albion Tavern , 34 was passed to the Second Degree , and the W.M. elect, Bro. Dr. S. Frazer , was Aldersgat e-street , E.C , when there were present Bros. Dr. C IC , Alilnes Hey, W.M. j then installed , the ceremony of installation being very ably performed by the Ralph Lang ton , I.P.M.; H. F. Woodward , S.W. ; T. H. ; George retiring J ames , I.W. W.M., Bro. A. I. G. Woods , P.P.G.S. The newly-inst alled W.M. then appoin ted and Kennin g, P.M., Sec. ; A. C. Williams , J .D.; IL Blennerhassutt , I.G. ; Arthur B. invested the following officers for the ensuiug Hudson , vear : Bros . A. I. G. Woods, P.P.G.S., P.M., D.C; Georg e Rawlinson , P. AL , and A. A. Barne.", Stwds. ,* Thos. LP.M. and Treas. ; J ohn Edward s, S.W. ; R. Blunden , J.W. ; Canon W. Ouennell, B'iggs, P.M. ; Ruper t Smyth , P.M. ; Septimus Croft , P.M.; C. R. Leedham , P.M., P.P.G. Chap., Chap.; W. Armour , P.M., J ames C. Hay es, J. P.P.G.S.B., Sec ; £. Lloyd , and R. S. Ellis. P.P.A.G. Sec. Berks , Org. ; J . B. Bell, S.D. ; O. C. Cramphorn , J .D. ; A. S. The minu tes of the last meeling were icid and confirmed. The W.AL informed P.M., the Girdiner , P.A.G.D.C , D. of C; A. Shep hard , LG. ; A. S. Ri ppin and A. W. br ethre n that he attended the last Festival of the Royal Masonic Institution tor Coventry, Stwds. ; and Watkinson , Tyler. The Secretary, Bro. Boys, when he had the p J . M. Armo ur , P.M., leasure of representing the Aldersgate Lodge with a list of P.P.G.S.B., was elected to serve on the Essex Provincial Charity Committee , and three subscrip tions amounting to Si guineas. Two brethren were proposed as joining mem- propositions for initiation were received. bers , and th ree gentlemen for initiation. The lodge having been closed, an adjournment was mide to the Lion and Lamb The lodge was then closed, and the brethren adjourned to dine together under the Hotel , where members and guests sat gavel of the W.M. 35 down to the banquet. At its conclusion the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were honoured In giving the toast of " The I.P.M., , Bro s. Johnson , " the VV.M. referred to the complimentary Armour , Gardiner , Hammond , and Childs responding on behalf of " The Prov. Grand banqu et that the brethre n had proposed giving last summer in honour of the LP.AL Officers , Present and Past. " and his wife. Unfortunately, however , several of the brethren were unable to attend Bro. Woods. I.P.M., proposed " The Health of the W.M. " , cm the date selected by the Committee , while ill-health prevented some others. Under wishing him health these during the ensuing year to attend all lodge meetings and Quarterl y Communica tions of circums tances the gathering could have been but a small one, so the brethren Grand Lodge , and perform all the other duties ofa Alaster. relu ctantl y felt tha t the proposal must be abandoned. But thiscloud of d'sappointin j nt Bro. Frazer , W.M., in reply, said he had taken office with the full determination to S Ver n n £* This took the form of the silver tea service , which , in the name of Ji? ifbre ' !. '' ' fulfil the duties to the best of his ability and to the satisfaction of the brethren. Whe n r 'hfen of the Aldersgate Lodge , he (the W.M.) asked Bro. Langton to accept on a government took office they frequentl y made a declaration of policy, his wife , as some recollection of the year that he occupied the chair as VV.M. and he wished oti theS A to state that duung the ensuing year he meant to act so as to leave his successor a Aldersgate Lodge , all the brethren wishing him and Mrs. Langton health , clean sheet. It was the duty of the brethre n to practise the tenets happi ness , and prosperity. of Freemasonry which they professed outside the lodge , so that all might know the ten dency of Free- . ., ?'" • fhomas Bri ggs, P.M., then briefly spoke , and , in a few well-chosen words, masonry was for the good of all. lie would advocate 1>ren that ' , , as he had done before , the IK i iw • ' alter otu "*i n '? th e presentation service , the Committee found building of a Alasonic hall in the district , as he felt sure the result would inat they still had some money in hand ; and with this handso me bottles of scent had be to advance oeen obtained Freemasonry . , that the br ethre n might present to their ladies at home , to show that The W.M. then proposed "The Health of the mey, too, had not been I.P.M. and Installing Master ," for gotten that evening. presenting him , on behalf of thc lodge, with a very handsome Past Master Bl*0* Lang ton , I.P.M. , in a short s*-c:ch , thanked the brethre n for their handsome 's jewel. pres„~ entation. Bro. Woods, I.P.M., in rep ly, observed that he felt more than he could well express. The duties of the chair were sacred and difficult , and the jewel they considered he had earned by the discharge of those duties would ever remind him of his year of Saye and Sele Lodge, No. 1973. office. INSTA LLATION OF BRO. J. B. WOOD. The remaining toasts comprised those of " The Past Alaster s," "Th e Visitors ," " The Treasurer and Secretary, " " The Officers ," and the Tyler 's toist. T e sta ation ceremony of the above der» " "? " Iodge was held at the Masonic Hall , Belvc During the evening an excellent programme ot music was rendered by Bros. ' 0n 6 aftern oon of Saturday, the 19th inst. The hall is beautifully situa-•¦¦.uat.^"* rea on ' _ j" Edwards , Harmer (Bandmas ter of the Essex Regiment), Church , and Hann oad , and the edge of a wide expanse of wooded park and is adjacent to the Royal Messrs. Lyons and H agon . THE SECOND APPLICATION. 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II MANUELA SKILPUIiLY BLENDEDMURIAS CIGAR: J Samples la. 6d. post free. tig 5 5gj j co " PELICAN," Jan. 12th , 1901, says—" The Uonxuo AND H AVANA C UIAK U OMI - AXY ' *-* ' MANUEL MURIAS ' uro excellent ; tho fe| **Q l»-i**o being onl It would be well to note tin: Aildi' IIH # - y 28/- PQF 100. -'KH , u reall y good Uigur is indeed worth having." Q Adtess-BORNEO & HAVANA CIGAR CO., 13, Billiter Buildings, Billiter St., E.C. 3 He should wear the jewel as a memento of one of the happiest years of his life in The banquet afterwards took place at St. John 's Hall, the VV.M., Bro. Tyson Masonry. Crawfo rd , presiding, the other chairs being occupied by Bros. Baddsley and Fryer, the Bro. Bartley Denniss, P.M., proposed "The Visitors," which was acknowledged S.W. and J.W. respectively. by Bros. Redge, W.M. 24S4. and Wynne, P.G. Stwd. After dinner a programme of toast and song was carried out, and a most pleasant The W.M. proposed "The Past Masters.," to which Bro. S. Machin, P.M., made evening was passed. The toasts of "The King and the Craft." "The M.W.G.M., H.R.H . the Duke of suitable response. ' * the R.VV. Deputy G.M., " The Treasurer and Secretary," and " The Officers," having been duly honoured, Connaug ht, K.G. ; the M.W. Pro G.M., Earl Ambers : , the Tyler's toast concluded the proceedings. the Earl of Warwick ; and the rest of the Grand Officers , Present and Past ; " " The Bro. E. G, Croager, P.M., had arranged an excellent programme of music, and R.W. Prov. G.M., Earl Amherst ; " and "The V.W. Deputy Prov. G.M., Bro. J. S. was assisted by Miss Katie Thomas, and Bros. Reynolds Wood , Stanley Smith , Arthur Eastes; and the rest of the Prov. Grand Oflicers, Present and Past," were given , and Johnson , and Frank Rush. The humcrous element was well supplied by Bro. Walter received with the usual Masonic honours . Churcher in his well known inimitable recitations. Bro. H. Lawrence Fry responded to the last-named toast for the present Prov. G. Bro. F.,W. Chant Hobrow, the r.ewly-installed W.M., was initiated in the John Officers of Kent, as the Prov. G. Chaplain. They were, he said, almost the premier Hervey Lodge, afterwards joining the Fitzroy Lodge, and becoming a founder of the province in England. They were very proud to be in that position, and they should Willesden Lodge. He occupied the position of Treasurer from the foundation of the endeavour to carry on the tradition s, and let others see that their great Order was of latter lodge until a year ago, when he was appointed S.W., and is also Treasurer of real value. the Willesden Chapter. He has served Stewardsh ips for the Royal Masonic Institution Bro. C. E. Shirley Woolmer, as a Past Prov. G. Chaplain of Kent, also replied, for Girls and the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys. and remarked on the beneficent influence which Masonry had in this county in many directions. Bro. G. H. Fellowes Prynne, as a visitor to the lotlge for the third time, also replied , Wandsworth Lodge. No. 1044. observing that he was delighted to find the spirit of Masonry so admirably carried out INSTALLATION OF BRO. W. R. WILES. in this lodge. . The installation meeting of this lodge was held at the Town Hall , Lavender-hill , The toast of "The W.M. of the Shirley Woolmer Lodge " was then given by the S.W., on Wednesday, the iCth inst. There was a large and representative assemblage I.P.M., Bro. J. Rogers Creasey, who reminded the brethre n that Bro. Crawford was of brethren from lodges in the vicinity who gladly embrace thi oppxluiity of visiting one of the founders of the Iodge, and had alwiys tilton a real interest in its welfare, as the Wandsworth Lodge, which is justly held in high esteem for the excellence of its he did in everything which concerned the welfare of Sidcup. (A pplause.) They wel- working and other good qualities. Amongst the members present were Bros. IL Bray, comed him as W.M. of that lodge, and wished him a very happy year ot office. W.M. ; Jones, P.M.; Cannon, P.M.; A.C. Higetty, P.M., P.P.J.G.W. ;'*J. S. Tavener, The W.M., in re'sponse, said it would be his duty and pleasure to do all he could to P.M., P.P.G.P. ; C. Welch, P.M. ; R. R. Monger, P.M.; Roach. Cornish , Allen , further the interests of the lodge. Bobby, Small, T. King, Bewlay. Neale, Henigan, Woodroff , Bleach, C. D. Collins, "The I.P.M." was given byjjthe W.M., and acknowledged by Bro. J. R. Creasey. Page, Stonehewer, F. K. Judd , Thomson , and F. Waile. Visitors : Bro;. G. T. Dobson , "The Installing Master " was given by the W.M., who spoke of Bro. Hale's W.M. elect, W. G. King, P.M., G. B. Wood, P.M., F. W. King, S.W., andC. A. valued services to the lodge since its inception. Martin, of 2417; S. P. Clarke, W.M.; Teldiman, W. D. Jcsseman. P.M. 1044 ; Bro. Hale said it was his wish to see the Shirley W colmer Lodo-e one of the first Bertrand Mills, C. Marriott, 141 ; Ryan, 2006 ; Browning, F.R.S. j F. IL Baker, VV. lodges in Kent, and all the service he could give to make it so he would gladly give. H. Ball, and others. At this point in the proceedings the VV.M., on behalf of the members of the lodge Bro. Wiles, S.W., was presented for installation by Bro. A. C. Higerty, P.P.J.G.W. of instruction , presented a jewel to Bro . Charles Sheath , P.M., in heartfelt recognition Berks. The ceremony was performed by the W.M., Bro. H. Bray, in a feeling and of his services in initiating the lodge of instruction , and the valued assistance he had impressive manner, which was admired and appreciated by all present. The W.M., rendered in connection with it. Bro. Sheath, to whom the presentation came quite as a Bro. Wiles, invested his oflicers lor the ensuing year: Bros. H. Bray, I.P.M. ; J. S. surprise , feelingly acknowledged the gift. Kingston, P.M., S.W.; J. Ortner, J.W.; J. S. Tavener, P.P.S.G.D., Trea-*.; The other toasts were : " The Visitors ," proposed by the W.M., anrl responded to R. R. Monger, P.M., Sec. ; C. W. Cornish . S.D.; J. D. Small, J.D. ; W. Page, by Bro. E. Leonard ; "The Past Masters of and belonging to the Shirley Woolmer I.G.; A. J. Cannon , P.M., D.C ; C. D. Collins, Std. Br. ; I. Bobby, Org. ; J. Lodge," responded to by Bros. Shaip, P.P.G. Org., and Sandcrccck, P.M. ; "lhe Wcodrcff and J. J. Henigan, Stwds. A handsome Past Master 's jewel was presented Treasurer and Secretary ; " " The Masonic Charities," for which Bro. Sandercock , to Bro. Bray, LP.M., in ictcgnition of his seivices during the past year. Bro. Bray P.M., responded asthe lodge's Charity Representative this year; " The Oflicers of the returned thanks, and said he would treasure it as a maik of appreciation and a pleasant Lodge ; " and the Ty ler's toast. reminiscence of his occuparcy of the chair. The Auditors ' report was hig hly satisfactory. A delig htful musical programme was under the direction of liro. VV. Leet, the A sum of 25 guineas was voted for the temporary relief of a brother, but this is not an artistes being Bros. Montague Bortvell , Gilbert Lockyer, Cyril Flamsteed , and isolated instance of the munificence with which the lodge dispenses the " seeds of V. Cozens. benevolence. " The business having concluded , the brethren adjourned to a sumptuous banquet , which was excellently seived at Stanley 's Restaurant, under the supervision of Bro. Barrow. J nstvuction. The W.M. presided in a graceful manner, and presented the toasts with a pleasing terseness and lucidity. ISLINGTON LODGE, No. 1471. The toasts of " The King," "The M.W. Grand Master , H.R.H. the Duke of Connaught," and " The Pro G.M., the Dep. G.M., and the rest of the Grand Oflicers, The usual weekly meeting was held on Tuesday, the 22nd instant , at tho Cock Present and Past," were put and received in the customary hearty manner. Tavern ,* Highbury, N., when there were present : Bros. C. Nicole, W.M. ; D. Bro. II. Bray, I.P.M., proposed " The VV.M.," and said it was a most important Taylor, S.W. ; J. Horstead , J.VV. ; VV. Hancock , P.M., Preceptor; A. F. Hardy- toast, which he knew would be received with cordiality. Bro. Wiles was well-skilled , and ment, P.M., P.G.D.C. Norfolk , Asst. Preceptor; C. M. Coxon . P.M., P.P.G.D. thoroughly able lo do all that was nicessaiy, ard they held him in the highest respect Herts, Treas. ; J. Duncan , P.M., Sec ; II. J. Dunaway, S.D. ; Ii. Richards , and esteem. He was worthy tf the exalted position , and , personally, it was a pleasing J.D.; E. Lucas, I.G. j J. Birks , P.M. ; F. M. Wemb<*rn , A. Williams, II. C Kerly, task to have pkced him in the chair ; but for Bro. Wiles being W.M. he couli not W. Lee, VV. Ii. Ranger , A. Noel , li. P. Fischer, M. Relph , C. G. Muller, Cragnell , have done so much. He sincerely trusted that during his year of ollice he would have I. Foxcroft , G. Mortlock , P. Ii. Gates II. R. Bower, J. Iiwings, F. II. Johnson , T. A. P. 1'sher, and II. Hill , P.M., Preceptor 12SS; and others. the opportunit y of displaying those talents and powers of mind and memory which he The in undoubtedl The lo^ge was opened and the minutes read and confirmed. charge the y possessed. (Jjgrie. In risirg to respond , the W.M. was greeted with an ovation , and said he scarcely First D.'gree was then given , and the lecture on the tracing board in the Sec >nd knew how to reply to the many excellent sentiments which had been expressed by the The ceremony of raising was reheatsed , Bro. Johnson being the candidate. The LP.M., whose words were coloured with friendship, as they had been associated for traditional history was recited. The lodge was closed in the Third and Second Degrees. many years. 1 hey all knew how matured and deliberate were the pronouncements of Br. T. A. P. Usher was elected a member of the Iodge. Bro. Taylor was elected W.M. the LP.M. All he said was real, and he hoped all he had predicted would be accurate. for the ensuing week, and the lodge was then closed. He could not sufficiently thank the brethre n for electing him; they had not yet seen his wotk ; but while in thc position he would do his utmost to uphold the position , and dis- KARL OF MORNING ION LODGE, No. 2000. charge the duties annexed to it. The members of this lodge of instruction resumed their regular meetings for the In proposing the toast of "The Installing and other Past Masters of the Lodge," coming season at 51, Queen Aone-stieet , VV., on Wednesday, tlis 10 :h inst., when the W.M. said all had witnessed the exceptionally able manner in which the I.P.M. had there were present B ros". Hugh T. Taylor, VV.M.; A. Dawson Jones, S.VV. ; G. I. pel formed the ceremony of installation that evening. They were probably not sur- Schorstein , as J.W.; J. Pollard , Treas. ; VV. A. Bowser, Sic. ; W. Turner , I.P.M. ; prised, as they already knew it was characteristic of Bro. liray to do everything Spencer Lewin S.D, ; li. J. Probyn Williams , as J.D. ,* II. L. Sarson , I.G. j and thoroug hly and efficiently. They hig hly esteemed the other Past Masters, who were many olhers. In the absence of Bro. Charles Fox , Bro. Bowser acted as Precep tor. young men in vigour, but old in experience and capacity. The minutes cf the last regular meeting having been read and and confirmed , the In reply, Bio. Jones, P.M., regretted his absence, through illness, for over a year. ceremony of passing was rehearsed , Bro. J. D. Pattulb acting as candidate. Bro. VV. He was a mci-cbcr for ever 30 years, and never saw a more brilliant assemblage or Turner , l.l'.M., then took the chair, and the ceremony of initiation was worked. Bro. partook of a better banquet. He was nearly the " father " of the lodge, which showed II. T. Tay lor resumed the chair, and proposed , Bro. J. Pollard seconding, " That the every sign of prosperity. sum of live guineas be paid out of the funds of this lodge of instruction to the Royal Bios. Csnnon and J. M. Kingston also replied suitabl y. . Masonic Institution for Boys, such amount to be plac.d on Bro. Bowser 's list as Steward Ihe VV.M. next proposed the toast of "The Visitors ," of whom they had an at the recent festival." Carried unanimousl y. Bro. Bo.vser having returned thanks, absolute wealth—over two dczen. The led ge was noted lor its hosp itality, and in its and there being no further business, the lodge was clos;d. Ltkali he tendered them heattfelt greeting. Bros. Browning; Ryan W.M.j Moorhead , W.M.j and Clarke, W.M. ; replied. The toast of "The Oflicers " received special notice from the VV.M., who thsr.kcd Ikim for the excellence cf their work and their elliciency as a body. An excellent musical programme was contributed by Bros. A. Wilso n , IL Goring, IRo ^al Hvcb. D. C. Atwater, J, Ortner, and Bray, I.P.M.. while Bro. C. W. Cornish rendered recita- tions with his customary elliciency . Bro. Wilson presided at the piano. Lion and Lamb Chapter, No. 192, Shirley Woolmer Lodge, 2530. ELECTION OF OFFICERS. No. The regular convocation ot* the above chapter was held at the Cannon-street INSTALLATION OF BRO. TYSON CRAWFORD, C.C. Hotel on the evening of the iGtl*. inst., when there were present Comps. William Halter , Ihe installation of Bro. Tyson Crawford , C.C, as W.M. of the above lodge took M.E.Z. ; 1. G. Robeson , II. ; F. Hughes , P.Z , |.; S. M. Banker , P.Z., S.li.; D. place at St. John 's Hall , Sidcup, on the 15th inst., and the occasion broug ht together a Ringn s ., S.N. ; T. Cohu , P.Z., D.C. ; VV. Fisher, P.S.; F. Hamlett , 2nd A.S. ; large fathering ol brethren , representative of many City lodges, as well as those of the J. J. Bassett, Stwd.; VV. Haynes Dunn , P.Z. ; J. Collins , A. Caller , G. K. Durr ant , county. Bro. Crawford is not new to the W.M.'s chair , being a P.M. of No. 251*1. Of I*. B. Cohu , A. Fergusson , T. H. Maple , C Wetion , J. Kent , J. AL Barclay, O. I. the Shirley Woolmer Lodgo—one of the youngest , but also one of the strongest lodges Jackson , |. O. Lewis, P.Z. ; G. Cuuchir.a-i , Janitor ; and the following vi.-it 'Ji* * : in the county—he is a founder , and has ever taken a real interest in Masonic work Coinps. VV. II. Brough , 174 , and T. A. Mobbs , 554. in the neighbourhood in which he resides. The visitors included Bros. C. L. Hoinby, Comp. James Oliver Lewis, P.Z. uf St. John 's Chapter , Eastbourne , was unani- Rirgwood Peach , W. K. Uipple, Ii. Leonard , W. R. Thompson , 11. Lawrence Fry, mously elected a joining member. The election of oflicers for the year P.P.G. Chap. ; Ji. Whomcs, W. G. West, II. Rogers, Montague Borwcll , A. C. resulted as follows : Comps. J. G. Robeson , M.K.Z. ; Fred Hughes, H.J White , George Biiggs, C.C. ; A. Clarkson , S. J. Nichol , Alfred Btavis , R. VV . James, William Baiter, J.; S. M . Bar ker, Scribe li. ; D. Rinj-rose , Scribe N.j George Charles Smith , G. IL Fellowes Prynne , P.S.G.W. ; J. C Brown , and W. J. Snowden. Kenning, P.Z., T reasure r (re-elected) ; VV. Fisher . P.S. ; G. Wetton , 1st A.S. ; J. I- Amongst the letters of regret for absence was onc from liarl Amhrrst , the Prov. Grand Bassett, 2nd A.S. ; T. Cohu , D. of C; J. Vaughan Sheirin , Stwd. ; and C. Master of Kent , who regretted that the illness of his wife prevented his attendance. Couchman , Janitor. Comp. J. Collins was elected to assist in auditing the chap ter 'Ihe bicthien assembled at live p.m., when the lodge having been opened by Uro. accounts. Four brethren were proposed for exaltation at the next regular convocation J. Rogers Creasey, VV.M., the VV.M. elect was installed in the chair, the Installing in January next. Master being liro, R. Henry Hale, P.M. U pon the comp letion of this ceremony, the new W.M. invested his oflicers for the ensuing year as follow* , : Bros. John R. Creasey, P.M., I.P.M.; F. liaddeley, S.W. ; John Fryer , J.VV. ; C. li. Shirley Woolmer , Royal Alfred Chapter, No. 777. P.M., P.P.G.C , Chap. ; Iidwaid Blanks, P.M., Kl'.G.I-* ., Treas. ; F. T. Wilber- A meeting of the above chapter was held at the Angel Hotel , Guildford , on tl> J force Goldsmith , Sec. ; VV. Ilullworthy, S.U. ; ). II. Baker , J D. ; F. Dewsbury, ioth inst., when there were present Como:.. T. P. Whatcley, M.I' .'/.. ; the Ktv. |- P.M., D.C; A, Ii. Leonard , I.C ; M. Hewitt , A.D.C ; VV. Leet and C T. Ar nan Tait , II.; II. G. lletbett , ).; |. li. S. Lancaster , P./. , S.li. ; A. Gibb*- , Kni ght, Stwds. ; Ernest Harris , Org. ; and VV. Royle, l yler. The agenda included P.Z,, as S.N.j Dr. C llai g-Bio'wn , I'.S. ; G. 11. Robinson , ist A.S. j VV. 11. three items tf especial interest , vi/.., Ihc presentation of a handsome jewel tu the Jacques , 2nd A.S. ; and VV. 11. Stiggles. Vi.itois: Comps. K. F. Gould , P./- *.'-'' LP.M., liro. Creasey, who was cordiall y thanked for his year ' -, labours ; the Chaplain and C. T. Tyler , Prov. G.S.E. ' . announced that Hro. Crawford had been pleased to piesent to the lodge a very bcautilul A ballot was taken fur Bro. F. ]. A shby, 210] , which proved favourable , and, the symbolic jewel , to be worn by the VV.Ms. of the lodge duting their year ot ollice ; and cantlidate being in attendance , te was dul y exalted as a Royal Arch Mason. l'lC the thanks of the lodge fo Bro. A. Ii. Leonard for his services as Secretary, were mystical lecture was delivered by the Piov. G.S.E. ordered to be recorded on the minutes. T he chapter was dosed, at d the companions dined together. THE CENTURY THEATRE. Science, Hit, anb tbe Drama. It is not our custom to review a piece when it has been withdrawn , but we are tempted to do so in the case of " The Whirl of the Town ," which took its fa rewell of the stage, at all events for the present, on Saturday evening, A POSSIBLE ELECTORAL REVOLUTION. the igth instant. We have been surprised at the fierce attacks that have The thought must have often entered into the minds of our modern been made against it by the leading dramatic critics. The pi ece was statesmen , what a saving of time, labour , and expense would ensue if entitled a musical absurdity, and as such might surely have been more electoral voting by ballot could be managed so lhat it should be rendered leniently jud ged. Severe criticism on such a harmless production is like automatic , self-registering, and , more important still , incapable of error. breaking a butterfl y on a wheel. It might have been permitted to flutter This has been dismissed by the practical politician as a mere day dream , out its ephemeral existence without hastening its end. Some of the only possible to exist in the land of Utopia. And yet this vision of fancy critics say the piece had no story—here we must differ from may become an actual reality in our present work-day world. A modern them ; it has a plot, though, confessedly, of a slight nature, inventor , Mr. VV. H. Howe, has elaborated a system of electora l procedure in the ist Act, and there is a distinct originality in its treatment. —not only perfect in results, but also perfect in its method of attaining The story seems to hav 2 been nearly lost in the 2nd Act, this we believe to them. The inventor claims to have accomplished this without altering the have caused the wreckage of the piece. To the series of musical turns, piesent flection law, except that it would be necessary to pass an Act which had no connection with the plot, and only tended to unduly rendering it legal to record votes by mechanical meanj . Let us consider prolong the performance, may be attributed the failure of "The Whirl what this naturall y means. Every duty would be taken off the of the Town " to catch the taste of the British public. In spite of its returning officer and his staff , except that of identif ying the serious defects, there is some good material in it , which might be worked up elector , that of keeping order at the various polling stations, and into a success. Mr. John Le Hay hid an amusing part as Neptune, Miss that of adding together the totals of the distinct records at the close Madge Lessing was most graceful as the runaway Mermaid , amongst other of lhe poll— a matter of three or four minutes. The duties above musical pieces, she had a coon song, with the c ike-walk order of dance, mentioned this ncw invention undertakes, and , whatsis more, performs encored several times, which certainly tojk on. Mr. H. E. Dixey, as the with uneriing accuracy. We will endeavour to describe the working of this Kleptomaniac, had a great deal of " go," being a graceful dancer. wondeiful new machine. Quoting from The Times, " The most complete The Champagne Dance of Miss Mabel Love was an agreeable feature method of Electoral Voting seems to be one quite recently patented , by of the entertainment medley. We say " au revoir " to " The Whirl Mr. W. H. llotve. In this, the voter passes into the polling chamber by a of the Town." VVe believe we shall see it again. turnstile , which locks itself after him, and is unlocked by the simple act of the elector choosing a candidate. Inside, the voter sees the names of the candidates, printed up in a row before him. He pulls out the handle, or THE CAMDEN THEATRE handles, of the men he wishes to vote for, and passes on. His vote is recorded by a printing apparatus, set working by the turnstile. Thus each VVhat the Coronet Theatre is to the inhabitants of Notting Hill and its person who enters is absolutely precluded from voting more than once vicinity, that is the Camden Theatre to the people of Camden Town and its , or b)th under the direction of Mr. E. tampering with the apparatus, because he can only vote at all by leaving it. outlying districts. The two theatres are This ingenious invention , which we have indicated in the barest outline , G. Saunders, are built on the same lines, and under a libaral management fulfils all , and more than all, the provisions and intention of the Ballot Act. the comforts of its numerous patrons are carefull y tended. We paid a visit to the Camden Theatre last week, and were so well pleased that we hope, It secures absolute secrecy, gives effect to the voter 's intentions , without fail , provides for a scrutiny, by which each vote can be traced ere long, to renew our acquaintance. The dramatic fare provided was in a moment , and abolishes counting. The votes are printed " The Shadow Dance," being a melodrama founded on that world-renowned in consecutive numbars , and , therefore, the ' last one recorded , story of Victor Hugo, " Notre Dame de Paris." We object, however, to for each candidate, gives the total of his poll." It is reckoned the title of the version—it seems to us that the " Hunchb ack of Notre Dame " would have been more suitable, and more likely to attract. that the votes forfeited , by one blunder or another are as many as 20 000 , , Mr. Charles Cartwright and his company. in all , or an average of 50 each , in 400 constituencies. The number of This piece was represented by results which mig ht have been changed , if all the spoilt papers had been Mr. Cartwright, as Quasimodo , the deformed hunchback , gave an intelli- valid , may easily be imagined. Aa to the second gent and powerful rendering of the character. He is a good actor, without great division of errors— passion, ' those which come from faulty counting—we get some hint of its extent from rant, even in the fiercest outburst of " not o erstepping the modesty what has happened in electoral recounts. We verify, from our own of nature." His daughter, Miss Edith Cartwright, enacted the part of experience , the facts stated above. We Esmeralda with grace and feeling. The other characters were well paid a visit to the office where thc Gringoire , Mr. machine is exhibited , in Fleet-street—saw the inventor, who showed us the sustained. We would especially notice Pierre , a poet wotking of the system—went through the whole proceedings of a supposed Joseph Tapley. Claude Frollo , Mr. Edward O'Neill , was enacted with election recorded , printed , and registered our votes by one automatic intelli gence. The part of Zillah, the revengeful gipsy, fell to ths lot of Miss action. In addition , the inventor showed us an ingenious method by which Lindsay Fincham. The piece was well mo.intecl, the ostumss correct. The music, specially composed by Napoleon Lambslet, was melodious and a cri pp'e, unable to walk , can be wheeled in his carriage into the polling chamber , without any personal discomfort , or his identity being known—he appropriate. recording, printing, and registering his vote by one automatic action. One of the most impoitant points is this. The illiterate elector is able to vote, without any one's aid AT A MEETING of the United Wards' Club, held at th** Cannoi-strest Hotel, , for the first time in the history of voting. No last week , an illuminated address was presented to Bro. A. B. Hudson , C.C, in ree ig- official employed at a polling-station—not even the returning officer nition of his services as Pre-ident. The scroll , which was franc 1, bore the City coit- himself—can ever find out how an elector has voted. The of-arms and the club's emblem— " clasped hands." returning officer never sees the books of the poll clerk— these CHRISTMAS COMFORTS FOR THE TROOPS.—Bro. the Lord Mayor of , with the marked regislers , being carefull y sealed up London has received a letter from the Mayor of Capetown inviting his co-operation before the ballot rolls are examined , and no poll clerk ever sees the ballot and assLtance in connection with the movement now being mide to provide Christmas rolls—these being examined by the Returning Officers and the candidates comforts, literature , and books to the troops and Volunteers serving at the front , and in and their agents onl y. A comparison of poll books with ballot rolls can the blockhouses guarding the lines of co*nmunication. VVhat is spiciilly wintei is the cnly be made by the High Court, in case of a petition with demand for a regular collection of literature , such as interesting books and magazines for distribution scrutiny. We have thus g to the forces. In response to this letter , the Lord Miyor has made a grant from the iven a brief descri ption of this desiderated War Fund (Discretionary Branch) of £250 tothe Mayor 's collection. Gifts of Christmas machine for voting by ballot , and have mentioned its most important uses. fare (for transmission to the Capetown Committff'*) may be sent to M;ssrs. Hayter and The inventor , Mr. W. H. Howe, told us he has patented his machine, and I Iayter , the Government packers. Ge<*>rge-yard, Upper Thames-street , London , who will offered it to the British Government. What the result will bo is utterly fonvard them free of charge to thc donors. unknown ; Government departments do not , as a rule, extend a welcome to II - new inventions . g*__LAi » —— _-n»-M-»-M»8--«---W--»-»-«--MB-M __B_ ; the cut-and-dried tape system is still in vogue, and is a OBTAINABLE u -t great bar to enquiry and enterprise. Wc would suggest to those interested X A\ Cft* ^ QTi-,..- «•*> " a visit to this ingenious and useful machine. \s£\ »