CONTENTS. 260—being established in 1820, and the second—the Leinster, No. 266—in ¦ ¦ L EADERS 4a CORRESPONDENCE (Continued)— 1824. The third—the Australia , now No. 390—emanated from the G. Lodge Supreme Grand Chapter 46 A Question of Custom 31 land in 1828, and then other lod ges were established outside S dney, Consecration of the Old Westminsters' The Domatic Lod ge Ki of Eng y Lodge, No. 2233 46 Notes and Queries , 51 one at Paramatta, in 1834, and the Lodge Australia Felix, now Consecration nf the Onslow Lodge, No. R SPORTS OF M ASONIC M EETINGS— 3334, at Guildford 45 Craft Masonry 51 No. 474, in Melbourne, in 1841. From these small beginnings the Craft The " Grand Lodge MS." (A . D . 1583) 48 Instruction $1 graduall y extended itself over the Colony, or Colonies, as they were suc- Ancient and Accepted Rite 48 Royal Arch H Royal Masonic Institution for Boys— Mark Masonry 57 cessively founded , with the result that at the present time there are as Financial Table, 1SS1—1SS7 48 Ancient and Accepted Rite ;8 Xhe United Orders of the Temple and Kni ghts Templar 58 regards those of Eng lish Constitution alone, 76 lodges under the District Hosp ital of St. John of Jerusalem 49 Entertainment at the Royal Masonic Bene- Grand Lodge of New South Wales, 8 lodges under that of Victoria 28 Centenary Festival of the Industry Lodge, volent Institution $8 9 , No. 1S6 49 Obituary 58 lod ges in the District of Queensland , 6 lod ges in Western Australia, 8 CORRESPOND ENCE — Masonic and General Tidings Jq Festival of the Girls' School the looth anniversary of the proclamation of Australia because the " Montreal Masonic Board of Relief ," or rather its Ouebec as a British colony by Capt. PHILIP, R.N., having been cele- members, instead of joining in the chorus of denunciation against all brated with honours befitting so important an event. It is not necessary to Eng lish Masons, great and small , rich and poor, as ordered by the Grand refer at any length to the marvellous progress that has been made in the Lodge of Quebec, appear to have been kindly and firmly discharging their interval between Captain PHILIP'S proclamation and ils centenary commem- duties and administering such relief as the funds allowed to poor brethren oration , nor need vve trace how the one colony—a mere convict establishment and their relations of all jurisdictions alike. This conduct, though it is not "i the first instance—has gradually developed into seven independent colonies in accordance with the edict of the Grand Lod ge of Quebec, is in complete which , in the further course of time, will no doubt become a grand confedera- harmony with the princi ples of the Craft, and perhaps Quebec Masons will t'on. All these are matters which will be full y described in the regular press. not take it amiss from us if we suggest that the sooner an end is put to this Our purpose is to show how in these remote countries which 100 years since conflict between the Masonic practice of their Grand Lodge and the Masonic were peopled by their aboriginal inhabitants, the Craft of Masonry has principles of the entire Craft , the better it will be for them , and the more will spread itself until now it is almost as strong, numericall y, as it was in it redound to their credit as an aspiring Grand Lodge of yesterday's creation. England under the " regular " or " modern " G. Lod ge when the Australian As for "J URISDICTION," let him give up writing about the " misapplication Colony was first planted. We learn from Bro. Gould's History that to of trust funds " and " soliciting moneys for one purpose and applying it to Ireland belongs the honour of having introduced Freemasonry into the another." So far as we understand the matter as presented by him , it country, an Irish Military lodge attached to the 46th Regiment being tem- strikes us the Quebec members of the Montreal Masonic Board of Relief porarily located at Sydney in 1816. Two stationary lod ges with warrants have done the right thing, and are the most sensible people we have [ as yet rom the G, Lodge of Ireland followed, pne—the Australian Social, No. heard of in the jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of Quebec. sion from the mere fact that all candidates will come from the Westminster SUPREME GRAND CHAPTER, School , which will be a proof of their merits and a guarantee that they are The following is the business to be transacted in Supreme Grand the right men in the right place. Chapter on Wednesday next : The petition and warrant were read, and Bro. Rev. C. W. Spencer Stan- The minutes of the last Quarterly Convocation to be read for con- hope, P.G. Chap., as Chaplain , delivered an excellent oration on the nature firmation. and princi ples of the Institution. THE R EPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF GENERAL PURPOSES. The ceremony was then resumed and the lodge dedicated and constituted TO the Supreme Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of England. according to ancient custom. The Committee of General Purposes beg to report that they have ex- The impressiveness of the proceedings was much enhanced by the musical amined the accounts from the igth October, 1887, to the 17th January, arrangements under the direction of Bro. F. H. Cozens, assisted by H. W. 1888. both inclusive, which they find to be as follows :— Schartau, T. Hanson , and T. Kempton. The musical service used on this occasion was written by Bro. Schartau. To Balance Grand Chapter .., £514 11 10 By Disbu rsements during the „ „ Unappropriated Quarter ... £v5 «9 6 The G RAND SECRETARY intimated to thebrethren that when the arrange- Account ... 203 10 7 „ Balance 608 10 4 ments for the proceedings were being made, a desire was expressed that „ Subsequent Receipts ... 373 26 „ „ Unappropriated some part should be taken by an Old Westminster. He had great pleasure Account ... 206 15 i in falling in with that desire, and therefore called upon Bro. Hugh D. Sandeman to take the chair and instal the W.M. designate. £1091 aC'09i 4 1J 4 " Bro. Hugh D. Sandeman , P.D.G.M. Bengal , having assumed the chair, Bro. W. E. Tomlinson M.P., P.M. Which Balances are in the Bank of England, Western Branch. , 1561, was dul y installed as W.M. for the ensuing year. Bro. Malcolm Sim was elected Treasurer The Committee have likewise to report that they have received the , and the following officers were appointed and invested : Bros. Reginald T. Mure, following petitions :— P.M. 10, S.W. ; Thomas Walkley, ist. From Comps. William Henry Tulloh, as Z.; Joseph Monday, as jun., P.M. 1395, J.W.; Malcolm Sim, Treasurer ; H. H. H de Clarke, H.; Thompson , as ; and nine others, for a chapter to be attached y Secretary ; Rev. E. M. Tomlinson , John J. Chap. ; Charles M. Barker S.D. ; F. Pearce; ; H. to the St. Leonard Samaritan Lodge, No. St. Leonard's, North , J. J.D. J. Manisty , 1654, I.G.; Dr. H. Sutherland to be called the Samaritan Chapter of St. Leonard's, , P.G. Stwd., Stwd. ; E. Culverhouse, Tyler, Shore, Sydney, N.S. W., After which the usual addresses were effectivel Leonard's, near Sydney, New South y rendered by the Installing and to meet at the Masonic Hall, St. Master, Bro Hugh D. Sandeman. Wales. The W ORSHIPFUL M ASTER addressing the brethren 2nd. P'rom Comps. Francis Frederick Giraud , as Z.; John Matthew , , said he did not sup- pose that any brother could occupy Frederick William Underdown, as J.; and six others, the chair of K.S. in any lodge without Goldfinch , as H.; being impressed with the ge of Harmony, No. 133, Faversham, importance of the duties allotted to him. More for a chapter to be attached to the Lod especial l to be called the Chapter o? Harmony, and lo meet at Freemasons' HaU, y was that the case when the W.M. occupied the chair during the first year of a new Iod Faversham in the county of Kent. ge, for a brother who had risen to the high honour of , being the first W.M., regular the Committee felt it more incumbent upon him to discharge the The foregoing petitions being in all respects , duties satisfactoril y granted. y, and set an example to the other brethren. But how recommend that the prayers thereof be respectivel much more keenl The Committee have also received a petition from the Grcymouth y vvould that feeling be experienced by the W.M. when the occupation of the chair broug , Westland New Zealand , praying for a ht back all the associations of a great part Chapter, No. 1233, Grcymouth , of his earl life ? Whatever mi charter of confirmation the ori inal having been burnt in the fire which y ght be belore him in the future, he could , g not have conferred upon him any destroyed all the lodge and chapter property. honours which he could more highly appreciate than to preside over a lodge The Committee recommend that a charter of confirmation be granted for , consisting of brethren from that Institution in which they had received a great part of their the above chapter, subject to the receipt of the names of the three present education. There were several brethren from that school whom the founders Princi pals for insertion in the charter. would have gladly seen occupy the chair, but from one reason or another they (Signed) R OBERT G REY , were unable to accept the position. He felt Freemasons' Hall, London, W.C., iSth January, 1S8S. President. , much more than he could express, the greatness of the distinction conferred upon him by being their first VV.M. He was quite sure that those who occup ied the other positions in CONSECRATION OF THE OLD WESTMINSTERS' the lodge would feel not only that the interests and welfare of Freemasonry LODGE, No. 2233, were confided to their charge, but they had an obligation lying upon them to see the lod ge was carried on in the traditions of that great place of educa- Of the many ties which Masonry serves to cement, there are none more tion to which they belonged. They felt themselves bound together more pleasant than the friendshi ps and associations of school life . It was no than any other public school , and they felt they had received Irom that In. doubt this idea which prompted several distinguished Masons who had stitution that which could never be repaid. Whatever they attempted to been educated at the Westminster School to petition his Royal Highness do should be done as well as possible, and it that spirit animated them they the M.W.G. M. to form them into a regular lodge. After due deli- might look forward for a distinguished luture for their lodge. He could only beration , his Royal Hi g hness granted the petition , and under the title of the again express his thanks for the great honour conferred upon him and his " Old Westminsters' Lod ge, No. 2233," the Westminster School is to be desire to promote the best interests of Freemasonry in genera l and their congratulated on being the first of our public schools to possess a lodge com- lod ge in particular . Before proceeding further he had a duty to perform posed of brethren who are indebted to it for thtir education . which afforded him great pleasure, and he was sure the brethren would re- 1 he consecration look place on Friday, the 20th inst., at the Cafe Royal, ceive it with the same degree oi satisfaction. He had to propose that the Regent-street, the future meeting place of the lodge. The Consecrating Grand Secretary and the biethren who had assisted him should be Officer was Bro. Co!. Shadwell H. Clerke, P.G.D., Grand Sec , assisted elected honoraiy members. by Bros. H yde Clarke, Representative of Grand Lodge of U.S. Columbia, Bro. SANDEMAN said he had much pleasure in seconding the proposition , in the Grand Lod ge of Eng land , P.G.M. of Colombia, as S.W. ; General more especially as there were two Old Westminsters amongst the Con- C. W. Randol ph , P.G. W . Sussex, as J.W. ; Rev. C. W. Spencer secrating officers . Stanhope, P.G. Chap., as Chap, ; and Frank Richardson , P.G.D., asD. of C. The motion having been carried with acclamation , the G RAND SECRE- The following lounders were present : TARY , on behalf of his colleagues , returned thanks for that kind recognition Bros. W. E. Tomlinson. M.P., H.M. 1561, W.M. designate; Reginald J. Mure, P.M. of thei r services, and expressed the pleasure it afforded them to be present. 10, S.W. designate; Thomas Wakley, jun. , P.M. 1395 , J.W. designate ; Hugh D. A Committee having been elected to frame the b Sandeman , P.D.G.M. Bengal ; Charles M. Barker y-laws, the following , Rev. E. M. Tomlinson , Wm. brethren were proposed as joining members—Bros. Rev. Watkin H. Hicks, Astley Terry, P.M. 533, P.P.G.S.B. Cheshire ; Walter Tomlinson , H. H. Hyde Clarke, Ma lcolm 0. Sim, F. |. Pearse, Charles W. Stephenson , H. J. Manisty, and Williams , Right Hon. G. A. F. Cavendish Bentinck , M.P., Mosty n Dr. H. Sutherland , P.G. Stwd. T. Pi gott , Rev. C. VV. Spencer Stanhope, and Rev. VV. C. R. Bedford. All Masonic business The following visitors were also present : having been transacted , the1 lodge was closed in Bros. J. H. Murray, P.M. 1335, P.P.G.D.C. West Lanes.; Rev. Watkin H. Williams, due form , and the brethren adjourned to a recherche recast. P.M. 1143, P P.G. Chap. ; H. Schartau , 1549 ; T. Kempton , 1706 ; F. H. Cozens, The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were subsequently duly honoured. Org. 907 ; S. Pope, Q.C, P.G.D. ; Horace White , S.W. io, P.M. 708 ; Arthur E. The W ORSHIPFUL M ASTER, in proposing " The Queen and the Craft," Reade, 166 ; Albert Chalioner, 1604 ; W. Hanson, 2182; Rev. Hayman Cumminijs , P G.C. Kent; A. E. Tomkins said the toast would need no recommendation from him , for it was always , P.P.G.D. Surrey ; Rev. W. K. R. Bedford , P.G.C. ; received in Masonic circles Victor A. WilPamson , C.M.G., P.G.W. ; Major C. A. Cooper, I.P.M. 2O9S ; F. with the greatest enthusiasm. The members of Seager Hunt , M.P., I .P.M. 2030 ; P. A. Scratchley, W.M. 10, P.P.G. Reg. Middx . ; that lodge, apart from their Masonic duties, would necessarily drink the J. Curnow , J.W. 2031 ; P . Manning, P.M. 1610; H. Sadler, G. Tyler ; S. R. Philipps, toast with all heartiness. He, therelore, begged to propose the Queen and VV.M. 444 ; and W. W. Lee, 1S97. the Craft. ""' The Grand Secretary having taken the chair, and appointed his officers The W ORSHIPFUL M ASTER then gave " H.R.H. the Prince of Wales, " pro tern.," the lodge was opened in the Three Degrees. M.W.G.M., " and said the health of H.R.H. would necessarily be received The G RAND SECRETARY addressed the brethren on the motion of the by Masons with the highest honour. If they merely regarded H.R.H. in meeting and said : Brethren,—The occasion which has brought us here to- his official capacity it would be a sufficient reason for proposing the toast, day is one (hat is, of course, of great interest to all Masons, and more but he also had at heart all that concerned Masonry. They had also to particularl y to many whom I have the honour of addressing. You are acknowledge the manner in which the M.W.G.M. had received their some- awar e lhat in the present day it is not an unusual custom for brethren who what exceptional app lication , and in reply to which , had kindly granted a h ive been common tie, or bond of friendship in the outer world , to associate warrant which had been that day carried into effect. He had, therefore, themselves together, and found a Masonic lod ge to still further cement that much pleasure in proposing the health of H.R.H. their M.W.G.M. friendshi p. These lod ges bear some name significant of the intention for . The W ORSHIPFUL M ASTER said he had a toast to propose, which on which they are founded. They cannot be exclusively for those brethren , as that occasion they oug ht to give a specially cordial greeting. It was that it would be contrary to the Book of Constitutions , but they are practically of " The Grand Officers. " They were honoured by the presence of several established for their convenience. The lodge we are about to consecrate members of Grand Lodge, and he had no doubt that those of their number comes under this head. It so happens that one of our great public Schools, who so kindl y assisted in the ceremonies vvould only say they had been that of Westminster, possesses a large number of old pupils who have been fulfilling their duties as Grand Officers . He had on his left Bro. Pope, prominent in the Masonic world. It has recently occurred to several that Q.C , who was a distinguished member of a well known lodge in London. it would be a good and proper thing if they were to endeavour to bind He could not , however, enumerate them all, but there was one whom he themselves together into a Masonic lodge and still further cement their should call upon to rep ly as he had known him for many years. They were friendshi p. Therefore , a petition was sent to the M.W.G.M. and his Royal companions tor many years in the school svhich was the loundation of their Hi hness, g after careful consideration , has been pleased to grant a warrant lodge, and also at Oxford. If he (the W.M.) had then known the invalu- for a new lodg- , to be named the Old Westminsters' Lodge, No. 2233. We able privileges of Masonry he might have asked that brother to introduce are rnei, therelore, to give effect to that warrant, and to consecrate the him to the distinguished lod ge in Oxford to which he belonged. He felt lodge according to ancient form. The brethre n have selected a true and he could not theretore do belter than couple the toast with the name of that trusty brother to preside over them, and I have no doubt the lodge will be brother, Bro. Victor Williamson. P.G.W. well governed b him. I feel y myself bound on these occasions to pass a Bro. VICTOR W ILLIAMSON, P.G.W., in repl said it must always be a lew remarks to new lod y, ges urging them to be very careful in the selection considerable responsibility to return thanks for the toast of the Grand Offi- qf_jnembers but those remarks , would be out of place on the present occa- cers before such a distinguished array as he saw on the present occasion. thought indebted for the facility with which the arrangements had been The Grand Officers would always be found doing their duty, and he carried for« conclusion ward—Bros. Scratchley and Horace White. that no brother could visit Grand Lodge without coming to the Bro. H YDE CLARKE , P.G. Master of Colombia ' [hat the Executive performed their work in a highly creditable manner. , in reply siid the toast Speaking personally, he felt that, in returning thanks for that toast , he must had been placed in the hands of so many brethren , that perhaps they would in his kind speech permit him to speak personally, leaving the others to answer for the rest of be chargeable with many sins of omission. Their W.M. that had he known the benefits of Masonry, he would have joined the the visitors. He could assure them that he felt it a high honour, and he said mi ht say a duty imposed upon him Apollo Lodge; but he ( Bro. Williamson) could assure the brethren that it g , when the Grand Secretary asked him to take part in the consecration He held the Grand was from no sin of omission on his part that he did not. He had no doubt , . Secretary in high however, that Bro. Tomlinson would distinguish himself as much as a mem- esteem and regard, and the brethren would feel that in the progress of Masonry in their time, Bro. Col. Clerke had been the first ber of their lod ge as he had in other capacities. It had afforded him great man, for he had pleasure to attend the gathering that evening. He had always felt that, carried out the difficult affairs of administration with the abilities necessary however much Freemasonry must bind them together, there was another for the wide spread of the Order. He felt great gratification on the present Freemasonry quite as strong, and that was the feeling which bound scholars occasion as he knew many of the members, and also because he felt a ven- public schools together. He had been in strange quarters and climes, eration for the school with which his family had a very old connection. The in circumstances under which that lod but no closer bond had he ever found than that which existed between men ge was started, were calculated to give extreme pleasure to Old Westminsters. If it was educated in the same public school. If two men of the same school found carried out in the same themselves in the uttermost part of the earth , they would always endeavour way in which it had commenced, it must have one continued career of pros- perity. The members had an opportunity not onl to meet. The members of that lodge had played in the same fold , rowed in y of doing good work for the same boat—possibl y smarted under the same rod—and he was quite Masonry, but good work for their school. He thanked them for the compliment prepared to say that the W.M. was no better than the other boys. It was paid him by drinking his health, and also for the still greater compliment of perhaps ungenerous to recall those boyish escapades of the dignified Member electing him an honorary member. He felt it was an honour worthy of remembrance by oi Parliament who was now VV.M. of their lodge, and he would therefore him to the close of what had been a long Masonic career. draw a veil over those things, and would thank the brethren most sincerely Bros. S. POPE, Q.C, P.G. D., S CRATCHLEY , and HORACE WHITE replied. for the kind way in which, they had received that toast. He would conclude The W.M. proposed " The Officers ," and said that several of the with one word , applied to the Old Westminsters' Lodge, which always con- officers had occupied positions in various lodges, and had acquired a know- cluded Westminster gatherings— " Floreat." ledge of Masonry that would be valuable to them in the Old Westminsters' The G RAND SECRETARY then said that the VV.M. had allowed him to Lodge. They were also known for their devotion to the school, and for the propose the next toast. He was about to describe it by a name that was active part they had always taken in everything connected wilh it. There ori ginal , and call it the toast of the evening. The brethren would know it was no brother to whom they were more indebted than Bro. H. H, Hyde was " The Health of the Worshi pful Master and Prosperity to the Old Clarke, the Secretary, who had been indefati gable in his exertions since the Westminster Lodge." During the last few years Bro. Tomlinson had blos- idea was conceived of starting the lodge. somed forth as a Mason, and was now VV .M. of that lod ge. It was a mis- Bro. R EGINALD T. M URE , S. W., returned thanks on behalf of the officers. fortune for the W.M. that his admission into the Order had been postponed Bro. H. H. H YDE CLARKE , Sec, said he had not expected to be called until later in life than the majority of those present, but he had made up for upon to respond , but he did not regret it for two reasons. Firstly, as it it, and had been VV.M. of a lod ge in his own neighbourhood. It must also enabled him to mention and express his personal thanks to several brethren be a particular gratification to Bro. Tomlinson to be able to take the Mas- who had rendered valuable assistance, and also to return thanks for the verv tershi p of that lod ge, which , in his opinion , had a glorious future before it. kind way in which the VV.M. had spoken of his small efforts. It had If the brethren were but careful , and if they only admitted good members, required a considerable amount of tact , not only to find out those brethren they ought to have one of the most magnificent lod ges possible. He con- who were Old Westminsters, but also to ascertain whether many old gratulated Bro. Tomlinson on his position , and also congratulated the lodge scholars were Masons. Although they held a meeting last year, he could re- on having such a brother to occupy the chair. The lod ge should be true to member that Bro. Wakley talked the matter over 7 or 8 years ago, and itseli , and with the experience of the members he could not see how it was said it would be a good thing in the interests of the school , and of Masonry, possible to go wrong. If its success was marred , it would be their own if a lodge could be established. It was about 14 months ago the matter was fault. He asked them to join with him enthusiasticall y and heartil y in seriously taken in hand , and he was pleased to know the lodge had at last drinking the health of the VV.M. and success to the lod ge. been successfull y established. Up to the present it had been a success, and Bro. W. E. TOMLINSON , M.P., VV.M., said he had to thank the Grand those who had worked have reaped the reward. The W.M. had referred Secretary for the kind manner in which he had coupled his name with the to his services. The success was, however, due not only to his work, but toast. Bro. Williamson had alread y referred to the fact that his Masonic also to the great hel p so kindly given by Old Westminsters and other life was but short, and he could assure them that he never deemed it possible brethren. They were very much indebted to the Grand Secretary who could that he might be selected for the first VV.M. of that lod ge. He said a few not have rendered better assistance or given greater encouragement than he words in the lod ge which very imperfectl y expressed the honour he felt at had. The members were also gratelul to Bro. Sandeman, the acting his position. He gladl y accepted the remarks of the G. Secretary who pre- I.P.M., who had always been ready with his advice. He returned sincere dicted a glorious future for the lodge. In looking forward , they hoped the thanks to Bro. Wakley, who had given a great deal of time, and had ren- future initiates would be called upon to respect the charter which contained dered every assistance in his power. Bros. Mure and Sutherland had also the names of those who were the first officers of the Iodge—a position than been energetic in the completion of the arrangements. On his own behalf he could imagine no hi gher distinction. In the name of the Old West- he returned sincere thanks for the kind manner in which his name had been minsters' Lodge, he thanked the visitors for the cordial manner in which they mentioned and received. had supported the toast. If their lod ge flourished as the School had done, I he Tyler s toast then closed the proceedings. it would not onl y assist that School in maintaining its old reputation , but The toast list was interspersed with an excellent selection of music ad would be handed down to posterity as one of the best lod ges in London. mirably rendered by Bros. Schartau, Hanson , and Kempton. He wished to ask the brethren to drink the health of that distinguished The lodge was furnished by Bro. George Kenning. Mason who had so kindl y attended as their consecrating officer. It was no slight grati fication to them to see the consecration performed in the manner it had been by the G. Secretary, and he was sure full honour would be CONSECRATION OF THE ONSLOW LODGE, accorded the toast by the founders. He thought that no brother present No. 2234, AT GUILDFORD. could go away irom the consecration that day without being deep ly im- pressed , and he could only say what he had seen had impressed him with On Tuesday last a new lod ge, named the Onslow Lod ge, No. 2234, the importance of the duties he had undertaken , and had made him decide was consecrated at the Constilutional Hall, Guildford. There was a large that while he occup ied the position of W.M. the lod ge should not suffer attendance of present and pas t Provincial Grand Officers and other mem- from any inaccuracies in the performance of his duties. He was sure that bers of the Craft, including the Prov. Grand Mister of Surrey, Bro, all present would jo in him in cordiall y drinking to " The Health of the General J. Studholme Brownrigg, C.B. ; the Deputy Prov. Grand Master Consecrating officer , Bro. Col. Shadwell H. Clerke." of Surrey, Bro. Frederick West; the Prov. Grand Sec, Bro. Greenwood ; The G RAND S ECRETARY , in repl y, said that , having alread y taken up the Prov. Grand Senior Warden , Bro. Belton ; the Provincial Grand their time, he was sure they would not expect him to say much , except to Director of Cermonies, Bro. Francis ; the Prov. Grand Chaplain , Bro. assure them that he was deep ly sensible of their appreciation of his small Meyrick ; and Prov. Grand I.G., Bro. A. F. Asher. services. It was his duty to render those services, but it was a great plea- All the preliminaries had been excellently carried out by the founders of sure to have the privilege of assisting at the launching of such an excellent the lod ge, the lodge room being perfect in all its appointments. The con- lodge as that promised to be. He should be very ungrateful were he not to secration ceremony was ably performed by the Prov. Grand Master, acknowled ge the services of those who so kindl y assisted him in the cere- General Brownri gg, and then Bro. George Payne, P.M.. P.P.G.D.C mony. There was, firs t, the cosmopolitan brother on his right, Bro. Hyde Surrey, was installed by the Deputy Prov. Grand Master of Surrey, Bro, Clarke, whose assistance he was proud to have. He was also indebted to West, as the first W.M. of the new lodge, Bro. West conducting the Bros. General Randolph, Rev. Spencer Stanhope, and Frank Richardson. function in a most impressive manner. Were it not for the excellent services of those brethren it would have been The VV.M. then invested the officers of the lodge as follows : Bros. J. impossible for him to have carried out the work. He spoke on behalf of Ball , P.M. 1564, S.W. j S. George, P.M. 813, J.W.; E. Miles, Steward those brethren when he said that it had been a great pleasure to them to be 2101, S.D.j G. Burrell , J.D. ; and G. B. Cocksedge, I.G. Bro. E. H. Present and to assist in starting the Old Westminster 's Lodge on ils honour- Hitchcock is the Treasurer of the lodge, and Bro. T. Dodd , VV.M, 2101, the able career. They would watch the future interest of the lod ge with the Secretary . greatest attention and interest. At the conclusion of the business the brethren adjourned to the White The W ORSHIPFUL M ASTER then said that the toast he had next the Hart Hotel, where a recherche banquet was provided by Host Tweedale. P'ea/> ure of proposing was one the members would gladl y drink, for it was The following was the toast list : "'The Oueen and the Craft j me " " The health of a brother who had taken an important part in the ceremonies, M.W.G.M., H.R.H. the Prince of Wales ; the Pro Grand Master, the u vvas " The Health of the Installing Master, Bro. Hugh D. Sandeman ," Rig ht Hon. the Earl of Carnarvon j the Deputy Grand Master, the Earl of *ho , he was proud to say, was on Old Westminster. That distinguished Lathom ; and the rest of the Grand Officers , Present and Pastj " "The rother was a competent Mason , and the manner in which he had performed Prov. G. Master of Surrey, Bro. General s J. Studholme Brownrigg, C.B. ; dutiesSS to that day had gratified them all. Bro. Sandeman wished him to the Deputy Prov. Grand Master, Bro. Frederick West the his he was ; and the rest of *P^ brethren great regret that obli ged to leave. They the Prov. Grand Officers , Present andPast ; " " The Prov. Grand Master 'ould , however, cordially drink his health , more especially as he had con- of Hants and the Isle of Wight -entedI^ , Bro. W. W. Bramston Beach, M.P., and to undertake the duties of Immediate Past Master. the rest of the Prov. Grand Officers , Present and Past ; " "The Worshi The pful Visitors " was next given by the W.M. He said they were Master, Bro. George Payne, P.P.G.D.C. Surrey j " " The Visiting oured with the presence of many distinguished members of various Brethren j " " The Officers of the Onslow Lod j " asonic ge " The Banquet Com- lod ges, and in particular several members of Grand Lod ge. The mittee j " and the T ler' m y s toast. appreciated their kindness in attending to inaugurate lhe birth- The toasts were interspersed with some cap da ft be ital vocal selections by Bros, r '0(^ Se an<^ would not therefore necessary for him to ask Cully, Dodd, Geen, Berry, and others. the ™ l - ' '' He ¦¦ai ° f™^ l^e toast 'n a cordial manner. coupled with the toast the " Hearty good wishes " were general ly expressed for the prosperity of ' °l ^ros" Hyde Claike, and Pope, whom he had known for many years the new lodge, and it is antici pated that it will prove one of the most suc- ^5 and there were two brethren he should include, to whom they were cessful in the county of Surrey. The names of the founders of the lod ge are as follows : Bros. George doubtless several yet waiting discovery ; and of late copies, not a few need Payne, P. M., P.P.G.D.C. Surrey j J. Ball , P.M. 1564; S. George, P.M. identification. 813; T. Dodd , VV.M. 2101 ; R. Hunt , VV.M. 45 ; VV. Longworth , P.M. For this, and other reasons, 1 most heartil y support the intention of the 78; J, Green , P.P.G.S. B. Dorset ; Edward Cull y, G. B. Cocksed ge, G. "Quatuor Lodge " (our Students' Lodge) to publish' a volume of reprints Burrell , J. H. Bailey, C. B. Oxley, E. Miles, Stwd. 2101; and E. H. " containing an exact and literal transcri pt of ever}' known copy of the Hitchcock. 'Old Charges of Freemasons."' The labour will be immense, and deserves The lod ge was fnrnished by Bro. George Kenning. the fraternal aid of all competent Craftsmen , who should do their utmost, ad interim, to trace hitherto undiscovered MSS. and assist the lod ge in- all ways possible to make the volume all lhat the members desire, and the THE "GRAND LODGE MS. " (A.D. 15 83). important enterprise deserves. Bro. G. VV. Speth , who is the energetic Secre- tary of the lod ge, will be glad to hear from anyone on the subject , and so also will our esteemed W.M., Bro. R. F. Gould , and the undersigned. We are all indebted to Bro. H. Sadler for the excellent facsimile of the " Grand Lod ge MS." which he gives in his " Masonic Facts and Fictions." VV. J. HUGHAN. He has wisely selected the concluding portion for that purpose, as some of us, at firi-t , were not all sure ol the date. We are now agreed that it reads ANCIENT AND ACCEPTED RITE. " These Charges that wee haue nowe rehearsed vnto you all and all others that belong to measons yee shall keepe so heal pe you god and your hall y- We have seen a printed circular issued by the Supreme Council for dome, And by this booke in yo hande vnto yor power. Amen So be it. Bel guim relating to a proposed meeting at Brussels, whicti will be interesting Scripium Anno Domini 15S30 Die Decembrie 250." to those of our readers who are members of the iS° and hi gher Degrees. It is but fair for me to state, that the transcript of this valuable copy of The circular, which is too long to be g iven at length in these columns, the '• Old Charges," made and published by me in 1872 , was not wholly so may be epitomized thus :— accurate as it ought to have been , but at that time I was not so familiar 1. The meeting will beheld , under the presidency of the Sovereign Grand with the character of the " Old Charges of British Freemasons " as of later Commander for Bel g ium , on Wednesday the 28th , and on Thursday the 3'ears. The little peculiarities in orthography have been carefully noled in 29th March, at the Masonic Hall, No. 20, Rue du Marche aux Poulets, Bro. Sadler's reproduction. In an interesting communication from Mr. concluding with a Masonic banquet on the 29th at 7 o'clock. Jenner', of the British Museum , which accompanies the transcript, that 2. The object of the meeting, to which none under the rank of Rose gentleman states that " The handwriting of the Roll is certainl y of the Croix Masons will be admitted , is to take measures to collect historical in- date appended to ir , 15 S3, or thereabouts, but the language of the Charges formation on the Institution and to increase the usefulness of the Capitulary is considerabl y earlier." His estimate is that the comp ilation itself may be Degrees. dated back a century, and his conjecture that the " ancient masons had 3. The following questions will be discussed :— very little knowledge of the [Latin] language," may be taken for granted, (a) The ori gin of the High Grades, and especially of the Degree of judging from the specimens we have of their efforts in that direction. Rose Croix. I was not aware in 1872 that the orig in of the MS. so far as the Grand {b) Do the Grand Constitution of 1786 constitute the fundamental laws Lod ge is concerned , had been traced , but soon after discovered a reference of the Ancient and Accepted Rite ? to ils purchase by that Body for " The Library and Museum " for £25, full (c) The purpose and the utility of the Hig her Degrees. particulars of which , from the old " Freemasons' Quar. Review," may be (d) The means adopted, in various countries, to spread the teaching of lound in Bro. Gould's History of Freemasonry, Vol. I, and Bro. Sadler's the Higher Degrees. work aforesaid. (?) I'he desirability of assimilating the rituals in all countries, and the At that lime (1842) it was declared by some lhat the MS. was of best means of attaining this end. the year 1183. as a cursory glance at the document would seem to indicate, (/) The possibility of cataloguing ancient books, manuscripts, inscrip- but on Dr. Oliver examining it he placed it " as late as the time of tions, medals and other interesting objects relating to Freemasonry, existing Elizabeth." in the world , and indicating the places where they are to be found. According to Bro. Gould the " Grand Lod ge MS." belongs to the class (g) A means for establishing personal and friendl y relations among those of " Ordinary Versions," and I entiiel y concur with that view. Its value, who, in various parts of lhe world , are making researches or writing works however, is considerable, because of the period of its transcri ption from a on the history ot Freemasonry. still earlier roll , and because it bears the date of such reproduction-. The All questions relating to politics or matters of religion will be absolutely text should be carefull y consulted by the numerous subscribers to " Masonic disallowed. Facts and Fictions," as such MSS. were undoubtedly the model from which Brethren wishing to attend the above meeting are requested to notif y the the Rev. Dr. James Anderson compiled his '' Old Charges," 1723, &c, in same to Bro. M. Cel pes, No. 20, Ruede Marche aux Poulets, on or before lhe " Book of Constitutions," and which , in substantially the same form , the 15th March , mentioning, should they desire to take part in discussion, have been reproduced in each successive issue of our Laws, &c, from then the subjects on which they wish to speak. to 18S4. Tlie Committee will receive Foreign Brethren at a Soiree, to be held at Although so many copies of these grand old documents of the early the Hall of the " Amis Philanthropes," No, 43, Rue du Persil, on Tuesday Society have been traced during the last quarter of a century, there are evening, 27th March , at 8-30 o'clock.

ROYAL MASONIC INSTIT UTION FOR BOYS. FINANCIAL TABLE, 1881—1887.

\ I NAME. 1SS1. 1SS2. 1SS3 . 1SS4. 1SS5. iSSG. 1SS7. Total. Ann. Aver. Year's Cost. j Excess, j Deficiency .

£ s. d. £ s. d. £ s. d. I s. d. £ s. d. £ s. d. £ s. d. I £ s. d. £ s. d. £ s. d. ! £ s. d. ! £ s. d. London 5021 o o 57S4 17 11 7103 5 G 7749 7 G 5222 11 6 5452 10 6 5306 1 G J41O39 14 5 594S 10 S 2903 19 o 1 304 4 11 8 I — Beds — — 36 15 o 36 15 o 5 5 0 — 5 5 o j I _ Kerli s and Bucks .. 479 33 17 6 iS 0 178 14 G 163 16 c 149 2 o 199 10 o 174 5 0 1521 8 9 217 6 11 So 13 3 j 136 13 S Bristol — — 115 10 o 26 5 0 — 131 5 o iS iG 5 40 li ;i- — 21 10 2). Cambrid ge.., .. 174 6 o — 131 5 0 137 11 0 443 2 o 63 6 o 40 6 74 ! 22 19 45 — Cheshire 26 — 5 o 5G —10 0 73 5 0 44S 6 o 36 15 o 47 5 0 — OSS 6 o gS G 7 120 19 104 I — 32 13 2.\ Cornwall 38 17 o — 12S j 0 — — 254 2 0 194 5 o 615 n 0 8/ iS 9 So 13 3 7 5 9 — Cumb. and West... 210 00 — 103 0 00 — — 52 10 o 500 0 o 1S12 10 O 27S 15 9 fo 13 3 19S 2 6 — 10 o 6 10 6 Derh y 142 o 176 14 G 23S 17 0 94 154 17 o 7G 4 o 159 2434 iS 0 347 10 10 So 13 3 267 3 7 — 5 2S Devon 27 iG 6 241 10 o 317 60 IO IO o 9 00 — — SSti 2 6 126 11 9 24 1 19 9 — IIJ S o GS Dorset 231 o o S4 o 0 79 iG 0 — 5 o - — 463 1 o GG 3 o 120 19 ioi- — 54 16 10J Durham 72S 2 0 2S6 15 0 115 10 0 210 o 0 105 o o 6 o o 0 — 3 101 17 o 1O10 4 o 230 7 241 19 9 11 19 2 Essex 1G 3 iS o 244 15 0 15S 11 0 147 0 0 253 00 23S 6 6 193 13 120 19 ioi- 72 13 '5 ° 7 1355 12 7 3 4-i — Gloucester 2i>3 10 o I o GJI o gS o 36 0 1 6 ° 1 201 ii- J- 295 17 14 15 133 S5 1 o 1533 6 219 4 13 j 17 7 2 3 — 6 G 1 o 9 *- _ Hants 299 5 o Iy 17 375 56 512 234 5 0 507 5 6 21 o o 2145 ly 6 300 11 4 2S2 6 3 24 5 oi- Hereford ... .. 10 o — 12 10 — 12 10 — 53 — 53 10 o 7 7 Hfrts 10G — 1 o 191— 9 15 105 o G 52 10 o 89 13 n 161 16 6 — 2 46 15 6 94 10 o 32 n o G27 17 6 71 7 Kent 221 11 o 24S 16 o 2305 Go S 15 0 086 1 o 6 — 49 725 10 G 294 o G 50S 14 G 4S02 7 o 403 3 2S2 14 9 Lane. F. 154 70 273 0 0 2100 o o 252 o o S 1 o 403 6 _ '3 J 50 152 5 0 73 10 0 j 313G 7 44 3 44 14 9 Lane. W 13^> 6 3&7 13 0 6 1S4 iG o ° iSS 8 10 362 19 j- ); — 7 334 5 94 in o OS 5 o i.i' 5 o 13'9 2 o 174 10 9.V Leictsttr & Kutlanc — S9 o 4'.5 00 — in 2 2 0 > G 5 26 5 o 257 5 o — 777 '5 o 40 7A 70 15 ; — Lincoln — — — 52 10 o — 10 10 o — 63 o o 900 lbi 16 0 — 152 16 6 Middlesex 4 50 396 1 6 141 17 6 166 16 0 G 1 241 6 ¦ _ ^ 7 339 14 3'3 6 0 410 2 6 2235 2 6 319 19 9 77 4 Monmouth 157 10 o — — 307 13 0 ° 113 16 2 40 0 -]\ — 31 10 o 300 o o 79O 13 o 73 9 ° 2 — Norfolk 12 o 61 19 0 26 0 — S o 75 5 — 420 o o — 5S3 iG o S3 241 19 9 — 168 11 9 *N. Wales .. fc'g 15 6 12 1 G 92 10 G 6 6 101 16 0 — 550 92 G o S7 3 o 102 iS 0 435 17 6 9 7 92 9 n Norths and Hunts — — — 215 So o So 5 o 350 00 jOj j o 15 13 3 019 — Northumberland .. 1222 o — 0 161 6 0 _ 13 162 15 o — — 1395 0 10 199 10 39 o 4 Notts 191 2 o — ¦— 10 6 (3 ' — — 231 127 10 102 2 o 231 10 6 SS3 6 0 120 39 40 ;1 85 17 ii' Oxford SS 1 6 S iS 6 o 141 14 6 So 7 73 17 33 12 O 126 14 O Su 13 o 649 10 6 92 15 9 13 3 12 2 6 — * Shropshire .. S9 6 12 1 6 iS 6 ' 2 _ 5 550 92 92 6 0 — — 2S7 16 6 41 4 40 6 yi- o 15 Si Sorr.er._et Gg 6 0 I iS 13 0 10 6 1 0 2uQ 1G1 6 0 357 64 13G 10 o 303 0 o 420 o 0 14G9 o 6 17 3 48 10 6 — S. VVales K. 1O5 o 6 G , .. 0 374 230 0 o 200 o o 200 0 0 105 O O 120 o o 6 6 190 12 4 120 19 ioi Gg 12 5A — S. Wa es W. .. 10 10 o — 1334 ' , 350 00 10 10 o — 210 O O — 5S1 o o S3 00 1G1 G 6 — 78 6 6 Stafford 3G 15 o 300 16 6 1 6 S 2 0 16S 0 O 260 2 400 90 313 33 245 14 0 1S62 iS o 7 241 19 9 24 2 10 — Suffolk 134 o no 0 0 - 14 2G5 13 o 157 4 o 143 17 0 121 O O 150 S 0 10SS 16 o 155 10 10 40 6 j I i'5 4 3i — Surrey 56 14 o 0 GS iG 0 90 13 15 o 24 1 15S 10 0 324 14 6 15S 06 1109 2 6 15S S n 120 19 io-^ 37 9 oi — S USSEX 771 15 0 179 11 0 64 17 o 137 10 o 10 0 420 o 0 305 16 10 201 13 li Si — 3 73 173 5 o 2140 S 0 104 3 Warwicksh re .. 232 1 o 1S 19 0 241 10 o S3 o o 0 2S3 10 o 171 12 2 282 0 — ' 7 i/3 5 — 1201 5 0 3* no 14 ' YVilishire — 161 14 0 135 90 10 10 0 — 66 iS o 86 2 So 234 3 o 6SS 14 o 19 13 3 G 5 n — VVorc.ster... . 57 15 o 159 1 0 32S G o 201 0 6 10 O 6 O o 140 So G 17 13 3 36 15 o 9S3 o 92 i\ fo 2 6! — York , N. & fi. .. 151 o o 103 2 0 32S G o 4 75 o o 1S1 13 0 41 14 G o 6 245 12 6 120 19 ioi 124 12 g£ — York , Wes-.t .. lfio 0 6 295 19 1721 15 15 35 5 0 1500 o o 5S9 12 o 355 >9 0 760 o o Goj J 65S 17 645 8 o 12 13 7 — ( ' o o 4G; 6 11 o hannel lt ands .. 190 1 o — 210 0 0 — — no 5 o — 510 6 o 72 19 5 So 13 3 — 1° Colonies — 121 10 0 7 '3 74 00 27 0 6 127 20 52 0 0 31 10 3 433 2 9 61 17 6 362 19 -] \ — 301 2 ii

* These two Provinces formerl y joined , now only two years separate existence, therefore the Subscriptions for 1881-2-3-4 and 5 have been divided. The sums credited are taken from the Festival Reports only. NoTF .-VVe very much regret that, owing to the unusuall y heavy demands upon our space, we have been compelled to hold over till now the third of the Tables—that rektiui: to the Boys' bchoA—compiled by J. 174, in connection with the Festival Returns of our several Institutions, THE UNITED ORDERS OF THE TEMPLE himself and on them. He had therefore much pleasure in with great pleasure to respond for the toast which had HOSPITAL OF ST. JOHN OF moving that the first centenary jewel be presented to the been so ably proposed by theW.M., andso heartil y received AND W.M. by the brethren. He had had greatmss thrust upon him JERUSALEM. Bro. A LLISON, P.M., Sec , had much pleasure in second- by having bis name coupled with the toast—a fact to which ing the proposition. It would be necessary for him to he owed the circumstance that he had the honour of be- VVe learn fro m a contemporary that Bro. Emra Holmes, exp lain wh y that matter had been broug ht so suddenl y longing to two old lodges. He accepted the invitation to K G.T. Fellow of the Rojal Historical Sociei y, Provincial to the notice cf the members . At the last meeting they be present with pleasure, not, however , unmixed with pain , Prior of Canada and Past Grand Provost of Eng land, has had not received ths centenary warrant and in fact some tor he had the gratification of receiving Masonic li g ht at resigned his office as representative of the Great Priory cf members expressed doubts whether it would be granted by the hands of an old P.M. of that lod ge who had gone from Canada at the National Great Priory of England and Wales, H. R.H. He would have given notice of motion had the them. He alluded to the late Bro. Manning, P. M ., to which he has held for lhe past nine cr ten years, in conse- matter been settled then. However, he mentioned it to the whom he owed a gcod deal of that succ-ss which , without nuence of the action of the Canadian Kni ghlsTemplar (who Audit Committee, who were unanimous in favour of pre- egotism , he might say he had achieved in Masonry. In were lately absolved from their alleg iance to the Prince of senting the VV.M. with the first jewel. He had no doubt speaking of that brother, he could exclaim with Shakes- Wales Grand Master) in invading the terri tories under the members would heartil y endorse that op inion and peare " Take him as a man , we shall never look upon his the jur isdiction of the Great Priory of Eng land, and unanimousl y carry the motion he had the pleasure to like again. He esteemed it an honour to have the oppor- founding preceptories of the Order in Australia , in spite of second. tunity of attending the Centenary Festival of their lodge. energetic protests of the English Templars. We acclamation He had been gratified with the manner the Great Priory 'Ihe proposition having been carried with , in which the instal- understand '^at '^e of Eng land has now the I MMEDIATE PAST M ASTER , on behalf of the lodge, lation ceremony had been carried out , and which reflected unanimously and finally resolved to sever all connection presented the W.M. with the first centenary jewel. He great credit on the I.P.M. It had been his privilege to with , and to repudiate the existence of , thc Great Priory expressed his pleasure at being permitted to make the pre- know the VV.M. for many years, and had seen him work of Canada, whose representative here is unable to defend sentation in the nanie of their grand old lod ge, which he both in the Craft and K . Arch, and I13 was convinced there its action in the matter. hoped would continue its career of prosperity . He trusted was nobetter worker in the South of London. In conclusion , The Guernsey Sta r says : "We learn from that admir- the VV.M. would live many years to wear the jewel, and he congratulated the lod ge on attaining its centenary, and able " vade mecum " of the Craft, the " Cosmopolitan always experience pleasure in wearing it. hoped that when similar festivals took place in future gen- Masonic Calendar " (published at the office of the Free- The W ORSHIPFUL M ASTER sincerely, thanked the bre- erations, the brethren would look back to the great events mason), that the Convent General of the Order is governed thren for their kindness , but being somewhat overcome by of that day, and feel proud of that glorious and successful by H. R.H. the Prince of Wales, with the title of Most this mark of their favour , he would defer a more leng thy lod ge. Eminent and Supreme Grand Master. The Earl of Lathom reply until a later period of the evening. Bro. GEO. EVERETT, P.M., Treas. 177, said he vvas (Lord Chamberlain) is Great Prior of England ; and The W ORSHIPFUL M ASTER then observed that the real pleased to be present, as it was a considerab'e time since H.R.H. the Duke of Connaug ht is Great Prior of Ireland. " work of obtaining the warrant had been performed by the he had visited the lod ge. He had come there especially to Amongst the Knights Grand Cross of the Order are the Secretary. Bro. Allison had done his duty right well and congratulate the VV. Master on his accession to the hi gh Emperor and Crown Prince of Germany; the King of had earned the respect and esteem of the members. He office of the chair . From what he knew of Bro. Westley, Sweden and Crown Prince of Denmark; Prince John of felt that a compliment should be paid to thc-ir worthy W.M., from his genial manner and happy disposition , he Glucksburg ; the Earl of Limerick , formerl y Great Prior Secretary, not by any means as an adequate reward was convinced he possessed all the qualifications necessary of England ; the Earl of Lathom, the Earl of Chailemont , for his services, but as a slight token of esteem from the for a successful year of office. He had been impressed and Viscount Powerscourt. The late Piince Leopold was breth ren. They had therefore subscribed and purchased a with the working, for the officers all showed a determina- also a G.C.T., as was also the late Earl of Shrewsbury, centenary jewel, which it was his proud privilege to pin on tion to do their best, and the I.P.M. was to be congratulated who was Great Prior of England at the time of his death. the breast of Bro. Allison, trusting he would be long spared on his rendering of the installation ceremony. He should The Right Honourable and Most Reverend Lord Plunket, to wear it. go away with a lively recollection of his pleasant visit. Meath is Primate of the Order; Viscount Bishop of , Bro. ALLISON, P.M., Sec, said it was a complete surprise Bro. E. AYLING, P.M. 975, also rep lied , and after thank- Powercourt is Great Constable; the Earl of Charlemont is to him , for until the jewel was presented to him he had not ing the brethren for their hospitality, said the members Great Marshal; the Earl of Kilmorey is Grand Master's would never regret the moment they elected Bro. Westley the slig htest idea the affair had been mooted. He was no Banner Bearer; and Sir Patrick Col quhoun , G.C.T., late therelore unable to adequately convey to the brethren his as W .M. of the lod^e. There was brother more Chief Justice of the Ionian Islands, Treasurer of the Inner appreciation of their kindness. capable of carrying out the duties of VV.M., and more Temple, is Arch Reg istrar of the Order. A Secretary 's jewel was next presented by the WORSHIP- willing to practise Masonry in its entirety, than the brother Sir Patrick is the author of a very interesting and learned FUL M ASTER to Bro. S EEX , late Secretary of the lod ge, and whom they had teen installed that evening. He tnped the little work on the Knithts Templar, and is President of duly acknowled ged by that brother. lodge would prosper under Bro. Westley 's guidance, and the Royal Society of Literature. The Patroness of the The installation ceremony was then proceeded with , and that he would be spared with health and streng th to per- Order is her Majesty the CJueen , Empress of India; and its Bro . VV. VV. Westley having been presented as VV.M. elect, form his duties. some of which have been in existence for preceptories , was duly installed into the chair by Bro. Page, I.P.M. Bros. LUCAS, P.M. 192 ; EALES, W.M . 1512; and LA more than a hundred years, are scattered over the whole The following officers were appointed and invested : Bros. FEUILLADE, VV.M . 1381 , also responded. of the Brilish dominions. J. B. Sherring, S.W. ; Nicholas Cornock, J. W. ; VV. H. " The Installing Master and the Past Masters " was then A long series of notes on the United Orders of the Hook , P.M., Treas.; Reuben' Allison, P.M., Sec ; given by the VV.M., who said the rendering of the instal- Temple and Hospital, extending over many months, Banker, S.D. ; Grover, J.D.j Spencer, I.G. ; Boyce lation ceremony had reflected the hi g hest credit on the appeared ia the Freemason in 1S72 or 1S73 from the pen and Dunsford , Stwds. ; Sharp, Org. j Roberts, P.M., I.P.M., whose name he coupled with the toast. of Bro. Emra Holmes. Bro. Col. McLeod Moore, G.C.T., D.C. ; and Woodstock , Tyler. The usual addresses were Bro. VV. S. PAGE, I.P.M., returned thanks for the probably the most learned member of the Order so far as effectively tendered by the Installing Master, Bro. Page, cordial reception given the toast. He tende red to Bro, its history and traditions are concerned, is Great Piior of I.P.M. Hook, who was I.P.M. during the past year, his hearty Canada at the present time. It is understood that he is The WORSHIPFUL M ASTER said the first duty he had to thanks for the loyal services he rendered in that capacity. greatl y opposed to the action of his Great Priory in in- perform was to present a P.M.'s jewel to the I. P.M. The He was also indebted to the officers , P.M's., and brethren vading the " occupied territory " of the English Kni ghts last year had been a happy one for the members under Bro. for their support during the time he had the honour of Templar, and it is thought he will resign his office in Page's rule, and they had learned to respect and love him. presiding over them. A year ago he said he hoped to consequence. It afforded him (the VV.M.) considerable pleasurable to leave the chair with their unanimous regret, and h* thoug ht, make the presentation , and he trusted the I.P.M. would be fro m their kindly reception of the toast, and from their with them in the lod ge for many years to come. presents, which he should always treasure, that his efforts CENTENARY FESTIVAL OF THE " AGE I.P.M., said he should go away from to do his duty had not b en altogether unsuccessful. INDUSTRY LODGE , No. 186. Bro. VV. S. P , the lodge so much richer in wordly goods by their kind Several other P.M's. having also responded , the W. that he could not sufficientl y thank them for their Master gave the toast of " The Treasurer and Secretary, " The members of this lodge had the gratification of cele- presents, kindness. He hoped he had gained their esteem and love, and observed that they could not possibl y have a better brating the centenary of its existence on Tuesday last, at and asked them to accept his best ihanks. Treasurer than Bro. Hook, P.M., for he was a thoroug hl y Freemasons' Hal l, Great Queen-street.~ Amongst those good officer, and moreover was invariabl y kind and genial . present were Bros. W. S. Page, W.M, ; G. W. Hook, Propositions having been received, and all other Masonic business transacted , the lodge was closed in due form. Of the Secretary he could not say too much. He was I.P.M .; W. W. Westley, S.W.; Sherring, I.W. ; W. initiated into Freemasonry by Bro. Allison , P.M., Sec, H. Hook, P.M., Treas. ; R. Allison, P.M., Sec ; N. The brethren then adjourned to the Holborn Restaurant, where an excellent banquet was admirabl y served. After and hoped the lod ge would possess the services of that Cornock, S.D. ; Banker, J.D.; Robinson , P.M., D.C. ; brother for many years to come. Grover, I.G. j W. Trehonne Sharp, Org. ; Tallent , dessert the customary loyal and Masonic toasts were given P and received with the usual heartiness. Bro. R. ALLISON, P.M., Sec, in reply, said he had .M. j Philp, P.M. ; Tails, P.M. ; Stubbings, Salmon, frequentl y regretted that the toast of the Treasurer and Boyce, Spencer, Dunsford , Hollands, Pincham , Strotton , Bro. PAGE , I.P.M., said it was his privilege to propose a Ward he was sure would require no words of praise Secretary was placed so low on the list that he had had to , Gunn, Websttr, Nagle, and Rickard. Visitors : toast which respond when very few brethren were present, but on that Bros . R. La Feuillade, VV.M. 1381; T. C. Walls, P.P G. or eulog ium to recommend it. It was " The Health of the occasion he was gratified at seeing such a large number S.B. Middx. j Geider, 1S5 ; Johnson , P.M. 2005 ; Per- W. M." He had had the pleasure of working throug h kins, P.M. W.M., who had been around him. He was sorry their worth y Treasurer had 192 ; Eales, W.M. 1512; Davies, J.D. 1901 ; the various offices with Bro. Westley, been obliged to leave, which had caused the responsibility Ruffle, J.D. 1381; W. Salter S61; Mathias D., and immediate junior officer in the lod ge. They had worked , , J. his of reply ing to devolve upon himself. On behalf of the Darch , P.M., Sec, of 72; Worrell , P.M., Sec. 766 ; together throug h the respective offices , and their W.M. Price, Treasurer and on his own behal f he returned sincere thanks P.M. 177; Harris, J.D. 95; Wharton , 65; Burn , had endeared himself to the hearts of the members, for he for the manner in which the toast had been received. I he Org. 1539 j G. Smith , Org. 1457 ; R. R. Templeman , was thoroughly fitted for the high position to which they P.M. ; H. T. Stubbs leased to elect him. He (the I.P.M.) had had presentation of the centenary jewel to him in the lodge 1339 , 1339; J. H. Proff, 1 29S ; O. had been p was a complete surprise, for he had no information respect- Farr, 129S ; G. Everett, P.M., Treas. 177; E. Seex, the greatest pleasure in installing Bro. Westley into the P.M. ing it previous to his arrival in the lodge room. He 1426; S. Lucas, P.M. 192 ; G. J. Hanson , 917 ; chair to the best of his ability, for he was sure he had in- I.P.M. for the active part he had taken with E. Ayhng, P.M. ; Parkin , Plowman brother who would continue to grow in the good thanked the 975 917; , P.M. stalled a regard to that presentation , and the brethren for their I31S; Salmon, 917; and VV. W. Lee, 1S97. opinion of them all. The W.M. had set a commendable Lod l appreciation of his services. What he had done in con- ge having been formally opened, the minutes of the example of brevity, and he should therefore simp y ask the the centenary warrant was only what any last meeting were read and confirmed y drink to the health and prosperity of nection with , and the report of the brethren to heartil other brother would have done in his place, for he had but Audit Committee received and adopted. their W.M. The performed his duty . It was not his intention to enter into following motion , proposed by Bro. ALLISON, P.M., Bro. W. W. W ESTLEY, W.M., heartily thanked the ' Sec, and seconded b the affairs of the lodge, as he considered it .unneccessary, y the VV.M., was carried unanimousl y : I.P.M. for the kind manner in which he had proposed, and the brethren knowing its prosperous condition. When "That Bro. Westley, S.W., W.M. elect, be appointed to the brethren for their cordial reception of, the toast of his represent the lod they looked back upon the past history of their ancient ge at the next annual festival of the health. One of the charges they had frequentl y listened lodge they must feel gratified at the success attained , and Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , and that the siim to in the working of the sections was—" May every Mason of 20 guineas it should be his earnest endeavour in the future to maintain be voted from the lodge funds to be added attain the summit of his ambition "—and he had increase its career of prosperity. The to his list." the summit of his Masonic ambition b and, if possible, that day attained y members were united, and therefore strong ; and if they Ihe W.M. then said that two months ago it was decided being installed as W.M. of his mother lodge. There was to apply for a centenary continued to work together the continued success of the warrant for the lodge, and, in re- one point in Masonry he had earnestly tried to carry out— Industry Lodge was ensured. Se to an a Iication endeavoured to do his duty . He felt grand old tv?°1 PP , the Grand Secretary replied that and that wa=, he had " The Officers " having been g iven and dul y responded the M.W.G.M. would be pleased to grant the request. He sure, from the manner in which he had been unanimousl y r to, the Ty ler's toast closed a pleasant and eventful evening. f-?,retted lle had been unat)'e to obtain that warrant, as it elected W.M., and from the kindl y proposition and recep- still required the si An excellent selection of music was admirably carried gnature of his Royal Highness. He tion of the toast of his health, that he had gained the direction of Madame Worrell had, however, obtained a out, under the , assisted by certified copy from the Grand goodwill of the members. His great aim would be to retai n Miss Fiances Hipwell, Bro. F. H. Cozens, and Mr. H. ?e"^tar y, and hoped the brethren were convinced that he and increase that good feeling, and to promote the pros- had done all in his Pope, from the Carl Rosa Opera Company. Bro. VV. power to obtain the orig inal. perity of their ancient Iodge. He was convinced that a Sharp was very successful in a humorous Ihe certified copy was then rea d by the I.P.M. future was in store for the Industry Lodge, which Trehonne proud recitation. Bro. W. H. HOOK, P.M., Treas., said he rose for the had just started on its second centenary of existence. In Purpose of proposing that the first centenary jewel should conclusion , he again thanked the I.P.M. and brethren for p e nted t0 We have received a brief historical sketch of the lodge, f / f the W.M. He was sure that each member their kindness. ' Was that day roud of his position in it. Some " The Visitors," the W.M. said their and have much pleasure in lay ing it before our readers, otnf tfc iP P In proposing them had been many years in the lodge, many had been lod ge bad been noted in the past for the hearty manner in to whom it cannot fail to prove interesting : — 'm'lated n it, and had worked through the various offices brethren. On the This lodge was ori ginall y No. on the roll of the ana ' , which the members welcomed visiting 245 had finally passed the chair, lt vvas no small matttrto present occasion there was a large array, including many "Ancients " or " Atholl " Lodges, and its chatter or j„jSpared to 'each the completion of the centenary of the hrethren of Masonic distinction. He was pleased to see warrant was dated 15th January, 17&S. In common with ' y had t0 thank the G.A.O.T.U. for many Bro. Walls present, for he was a cosmopolitan Mason and other lodges at that period it bore no name, the style and mt ' 6S and rr _ vi ' tllat was one- ^e considered a grea t deal of a Prov. G. Officer of Middx. He also welcomed Bro. title of the Tavern at which it met being taken as its nom- aS due to the W,M number on warrant. The inTvT u - and Secretary for the manner Ayling, to whom he was indebted for the Masonic know- enclature, in conjunction with the W 1. business respecting the centenary warrant had ledge he had gained. He should couple the names of these lodge first met at the " Black Friar," in Blackfriars , " ansacted - Th e W.M. had conducted the affairs during two biethren with the toast, and include Bro. Everett, London , and in 17S9 removed to the " George and Grown ," the ar Bloomsbury. Two years later that is in delitrh^ * n '¦?¦ a raanner that had brought pleasure and P.M., whom they all knew as a distinguished Mason , and Broad-stceet, , he members respected him as their W.M., Bros. Lucas, Eales, and La Feuillade. 1, it met at the " Duke's Head ," Longacre, and thencf Bro. W. Potter 3 3° HIRTS. ^9 <^y by Accumulat ors. Panmure Lodge of Instruction 220 Wrist and collar banded , fine linen , 3 for 6s. ; Superior , 7s. 6d. ; extra fine , gs. n • JV The ON LY Safe & Reliable Method. Southwark Ark Mariner's Lodge 220 Send three (not less) with cash. Returned ready for use, . T A O' Used by the City Companies, the Bank of W. Bto. Graves, P.M 220 carriage paid. /*>. .• y6v^ England , the Royal Mint , Lloyds, and „ S. Richardson , P.M 220 R. H. Thrupp, P.A.G.D.C I 1 o R. FORD & Co., 41. Poultry, London. *fy £^f many Banks , Insurance Offices , and „ ' ^5^y Private Residences . „ Mildred , P.M I 1 o Telephone No. 6637. £> ELECTRICAL POWER STORAGE CO, „ G. Treves, P.M 1 1 o Q-> (LIMITED), „ S. Parkhouse, P.M 110 „ Capt. N. Bridges ... I 1 o "^T 4, Gt. Winchester St., E.C. „ C. H. Driver, P.G.S. of W 1 i o LOUDON FfiYfiR HOSPITAL , „ Capt. F. Stohwasser, P.M 1 1 0 LIVERPOOL ROAD , N. „ G. Powell, P.M 1 1 0 PLEYEL, WOLFILi Go.'S PIANOS. „ James Moon, P.M. I 1 0 POR THE TREATMENT OF _ CELEB RATED PIANOS Westley, W.M. 1S6 I 1 0 SCARLET FEVER , TYPHUS , TYPHOID , DIPHTHERIA , THESE Bro. J. K. R. Cama ... 110 may be Hired for Ihe Evening, on Moderate Terms. „ VV. W. Codd 1 1 o MEASLES, aud all other Contagious Fevers, PIANOS FOR SALE, and may be Purchased on the ,, G. H. Richmond o 10 6 T HREE YEARS' SYSTEM . „ G. Good ge 0 10 6 FOUNDED 1802. Sole Agency— „ A. C. Bradley , o 10 6 , NEW BOND STREET , W. W. Bro. A. Leonard, W.M o 10 6 PATRON—H.R.H. THE PRINCE OF WALES. 170 Bro. Dr. Jones o 10 6 W. Bro. Vincent, P.M o 10 o PRESIDENT—THE EARL OF DEVON. VENABLES' Cheques and P.O.O. may be made payable to Bro. H. T REASURER—SIR R. N. FOWLER, BART., M.P. J. Lardner (Hon. Treas.), St. Clement's House, Clement- H ON . SECRETARY—C. J. STEWART, ESQ., CT PIANOS. lane, E.C. Brethren desirous of co-operating with the SECRETARY—M AJOR W. CHRISTIE, at the Hospital. 187 Committee are requested to communicate by letter with J^ & 189, Essex Road, Bro. T. C. Walls (Hon. Sec), East Temple Chambers, THE LONDON FEVER HOSPITAL affords S/V ISLINGTON , N. E.C. Absolute Safety from the spread of disease from contagious fever by admitting y by patients suffering , ESTABLISHED 1830, them into its wards, and there isolating them. The TELEGRAPHI C ADDRESSES (Inland) . Admission Fee is Three Guineas, which pays for as long a period of treatment and nursing as may be ne- W. WALLER , For the Freemason Printing Works— cessary, generally six weeks. This fee covers only FREEMASON, about a fourth of the cost ; the remainder is borne by Theatrical Costumier and Wig Maker . LONDON. the Charity. For Jewels' , Clothing, Banners , and Furniture— ¦ Fancy Costumes supplied for Balls Fetes Special Privileges to Governors.—Gover- , , and Carnivals. KENNING, nors have the privilege of Free Admission for their own Portable Theatres & Scenery Fitted in Town or Country. L ONDON. Domestic Servants. An Annual Subscriber of One Costumes for every published Play may be had on Hire Guinea, after the second payment, or a Donor of PAINS IN THB HEAD, FACE, AND LIMBS, Also Dress Suits for Banquets, Balls &c. £10 ios. in one sum, becomes a Governor. , GOUT, RHEUMATISM, AND RHEUMATIC GOUT, For an Annual Subscri ption of Two Guineas, Firms, Estimates and Catalogueof Goods forwarded on application. Immediately I ."'ADE'S and Speedily Clubs, and Hotels are entitled to send one employe to 84 & 86, Relieved _P_ . cured by the Hospital free of cost ; for an Annual Subscription Tabernacle Street, Finsbury Square, London, OUT AND HEU3VEATI0 of Four Guineas, two employes ; and for an Annual r^ " p piLLS. ption of Five Guineas three employes. FUNERAL REF ORM. Subscri , Which require neither confinement nor alteration of diet. Simple, lievereiit, and Inexpensive Funerals. Explanatory Pamphlet gratis. There is private Accommodation for those who may IMPORTANT TESTIMONIAL require it at £3 3s. per week. FROST LONDON NECROPOLIS CO., TRADE'S Mis. PRANK WRIGHT, piLLS. Nearly 1000 patients have been treated this year. u ¦ L 2, LANCASTER PLACE, STUAND - The Comedian. , W.C. TRADE'S piLLS. FUNDS AM MOST URGENTLY NEEDED PATENT EARTH TO EARTH PERISHABLE COJTINS. J-' Prince of Wales Theatre, x to carry on this useful work Tji ADE'S Birmingham, Feb. 19th, 18S7. piLLS. Not only , but to enable the *¦ Committee to build extra accommodation suitable to JUST PUBLISHED. -'-' Dear Sir,—I have been a great suf- , WADE'S i'erer from the gout for the past five piLLS. the requirements — medical and otherwise — of the J-i years. As there are so many actors suf- -"- present day. "BEHOLD ADE'S fering from this terrible scourge, I write piLLS. ANTHEM- HOW GOOD E ¦*• AND JOYFUL" this for their benefit and the public at EADE'S large. Your Pills will keep off any at- piLLS. EVERY READER SHOULD (Dedicated to Right Hon. the Earl of Mount EDGCUMBE , taci of gout if taken at the first twinge, *¦ _ asprescribed,and if after the cliseasehas piLLS. A-T Write at once for this valuable littl e book. FIFTY Provincial Grand Master of Cornwall), EADE'S 1 YEARS' R ECORD OF FACTS, PRINCIPLES AND sot in will cure it in two or three days. ODJi Composed by Bro. C. E. ULEFF, - - DISCOVERIES relating to the J P.P.G.O. Cornwall, pADE'S I would sooner think of going on the piLLS. 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FACT. —HAIR COLOUR WASH E by thousands to be tho safest and most *¦ A will bring grey hair to its ori ginal colour in two hours. This H. MORELL, p ADE'S effectual remedy. piLLS. is guaranteed . 103. 6a., sent for stamps, Splints for Bow Legs, 21s. 17 and 18, Great St. Andrew St., Bloomsbury, W.C, London. enamelling, 42s. Nose Machine, ios. 6d. Skin tightener, 3s. fid . Manufacturer and Importer of all kinds of Picture Frame and Sold by all Chemists and Medicine Vendors, in Bottles, Cantharides for hair growth, 3s. 6d., post 54 stamps.—ALEX. Decorative Mouldings (Two Million Feet ahvays in stock). Every ls. 14a., and 2s. 9d. ROSS, 31, Lamb's Conduit-st. (near Holborn) , London. Estab- requisite for the Trade and Exportation . Illustrated Book of lished 18;?. Patterns post free for three penny stamps. GEORGE EADE , 72, Goswell Rd., Loudo n, year of Her Majesty's Jubilee," the Domatic Lod ?e had W EST CENTRAL ADVERTISEMENT SCALE OF ioi Masters, of whom Bro. Simner was the loist. But assuming that it means what it is intended to mean, " Gb e freemason ." namely, that Bro. Simner was Master during the whole of Rental association PEE UTSEETIOir the " eventful year " in question , I take the liberty of SINGLE COLUMN per irich £050 pointing out (1) that as the lodge was constituted by the 220, HIGH HOLBORN ONE PAGE 10 o 0 "Ancients " and had two.new Masters installed every he was its )th DOOR to HOLBORN RESTAURANT). ONE COLUMN 3 10 0 year for the first 28 years of its existence, 13 , (NEXT Master; " and (2) that even if it had had PUBLIC COMPANIES' & PARAGRAPH ADVERTISEMENTS, not " its 101st Master a year from the very beginning, Bro. IS. PER LINE. onl y one Simner would have been the 102nd , not the 101st Master. Messrs. MULLMER d GRANT. WANTS, &C, FOUR LINES. 2s. 6d., and 6d. PER LINE I can quite undei stand that the determination of the year additional. in which a certain brother has presided over a lodge as its W. Master may necessitate a considerable amount of ARTIF ICIAL TEETH TO OUR READERS. abstruse calculation , and that in some of the more difficult be almost impossible to determine it precisely of the Best Quality, with all the latest Improvements. cases it may THE FREEMASON is published every Friday morning, price 3d., and without a thorough knowledge of decimal fractions and AT THE LOWEST POSSIBLE CHARGES. contains the fullest and latest information relating to Freemasonry of every degree. Subscriptions, including Postage:— the binomial theorem ; but the formula for determin- PAINLESS EXTRACTION by N ITROUS OXIDE GAS ing it is simplicity itself in the case of a lod ge of and COCAINE. United States, United Kingdom. Canada, the Continent, India, China, Ceylon, " Modern " origin, and only a trifle complex in the case of Consultations Free. Hours 9 to 7. the Colonies &c. Arabia, &c. one constituted by the " Ancients." As to the former, and assuming it to have been in continuous working from 13s. 6d. 15s. 6d. iys. 6d. its foundation , reckon the number of years it has been in "~T Remittances may be made in Stamps, but Post Oflice Orders or existence, and you have the number of its Masters. As JOHN GOW, cheques are preferred , the former payable to GEORGE KENNING , to the latter, multi ply the number of years it was an -$$$¦' NEW BROAD ST., B.C. Chief Office , London , the latter crossed London Joint Stock Bank. " Lodge by two and you have the number of _¦« Uaiway " Ancient ^Outside Station). " Ancient " Masters. Then reckon the number of years rvt\\i*^" HONEY JiAtfE MARKET, CHEAPSIDE. it has existed under United Grand Lodge and you have "JO " 93, THEOBALD'S RD., HOLBORN, W.C. ©0 Correspotrtnttg, the number of its Masters under United Grand Lodge. -j 125, BROMPTOH ROAD, S.W. Add the two together and you have the total number of its *' JOHN GOW always has on sale the The following communications with others unavoidably Masters from its constitution. Thus, as regards the Vjtl>fiA^* of the Very Best Largest Stock in London stand over :— Domatic Lodge, No. 177, founded by the " Ancients " in rt Quality at Lowest Prices. Barrelled February, 17S6 :— ^ 0y6ters- RAFT ODGES ; Unanimity and -rrG.'VW5' C L —Antiquity, No. 178 "A.," 1786—1813 (bothinclusive) 28 years X 2=56 W.M. * Sinceiity, No. 261 ; Montefiore, No. 1017 ; Hemming, Ov)** PERFECTLY-FITTED OYSTER SALOON U.G.L.1814—1887 „ 74 „ 74 „ Now Open at New Broad Street. No. 15123 Sub-Urban, No. 1702 ; Urmston, No. 1730; Hampshire Lodge of Emulation, No. ; Prince 1990 Total, 17S6—1887 „ 102 „ 130 „ Edward, No. 2109; and Hendon, No. 2206. SUMMONS FORMS.— In conclusion , let me congratulate Bro. Simner—though MASONIC ROYAL ARCH CHAPTER— Robert Burns, No. 25. If any Brother will please to send an odd one, I shall I know him not personally—not only on the honours which and which I feci sure he has well deserved esteem it a personal favour.—Address, " COLLECTOR," Masonic Ball at Hastings. he has secured , , care of the Editor of the Freemason. Presentation lo Bro. H. E, Cousans, P.M., Sheriff of but also on his being the most splendid specimen extant of Lincoln. an anachronism and an anomal y combined. He is the EMILY M. FOXCROFT, History of the Girls' School. I.P.M. of the lodge and as " its 101st Master " must have MISS fortunes in Consequently, either Vocalist," CAN BE ENGAGED for presided over its 1858. " Contralto fiis year of office must have passed 30 years ago, or it ESTIVALS, NSTALLATION ANQUETS M ASONIC F I B , must have lasted for 30 ordinary years, and all that we CONCERTS, &c—For Terms, Address 3, Holford Street, have heard and read about the annual installation of the W.C W.M. of No. 177, since 1858 must be mere moonshine.— Fraternally yours, LONDON UNIVERSITY, CIVIL London, 23rd January. G. B. ABBOTT. SERVICE. MILI TARY, AND OT H ER EXAMI- NA TIONS.—PUPILS (resident or non-resident) sucess- fully Prepared by an experienced Coach . N.W. district. ATURDAY , JANUARY —L., P.Z., Freemason office. S 28, 18&8. WANTED.—SITUATION by M.M., ©rifllnal QLamsyoribtntt , Magonic-No tes- aM-fflerie^: as CARE TAKER (for Man and Wife, no encum- ¦¦ ¦ ¦ brance. Offices or Schools, or any place of trust. No [We do not hold ourselves responsible for, or even approving of - — vc ¦¦— objections to Riding School. In possession of First-Class the opinions expressed by our correspondents, but we wish in a spirit of fair play to all to permit—within certain necessary limits—free ENGRAVED LIST OF LODGES. Certificate of Equitation. Late R .A. — Address JOHN discussion.] ¦ 759! COOPKR , No. 27, Vauxhall Bridge-road ,'Pimlico, S.W. In the British Museum there is only one copy of an en- FESTIVAL OF THE GIRLS' SCHOOL. graved List of Lodges, minus the " Dedication," and is GENTLEWOMAN in her 80th To the Editor of the "Freemason, " apparentl y of the year 1762. I merely mention it now to A Year, Daughter of a late distinguished Naval Dear Sir and Brother. give the note, in MS., on the back of folios 4 and 5, viz. : Officer and Member of the Craft j Widow of a Colonel in In your admirable article in vour issue of last _ " We shall be excused by our Readers for amusing them the Army without pension, is in great distress. An urgent week you do not refer to one matter which 1 have heard with the following anecdote. All Societies & all Parties appeal is now made on her behal f for the sum of ^" 150. warmly discussed , both in London and the provinces, viz., were carried away with ye popular fren zy of ' Wilkes & References kindly permitted to, and donations received, by Are additional votes given to brethren subscribing but not Liberty ' & among ye rest, the quiet & peaceable Free- the Rev. W. FRASER H ANDCOCK, Vicar of St. Luke's, acting as Stewards, or are additional votes given only to masons came in for their share." South Kensington, the Rev. CHARLES |. MARTYN. P.G.C , Stewards ? "March 3. 1769. Ye members of ye Lodge held at Ye and D.P.G.M. Suffol k, Long Melford Rectory. Suffolk, and To put it plainly, if a brother gives 50 guineas, and is Jerusalem Tavern in Clerkenwell attended at the King's the Rev. R. J. S IMPSON, P.G.C, Vicar of St. Peter's, not a Steward, dots he get more votes this year than he Bench Prison & made Mr. Wilkes a Mason." Lea, S.W. would get in any ordinary year ? Dr. Oliver alludes to this matter, in part, in Preston 's From a perusal of the " carefully compiled table " issued, " Illustrations," but ful/er particulars will be found in Bro. ACCIDENT INSURANCE COM- I hold he does not, but others hold the opposite opinion.— Gould's grand history (volume 2), Lodge 371 being erased PANY, LIMITED. Fraternally yours, February nth, 1784, for holding a meeting in the priton aforesaid, and the late Prov. Grand Master of Kent (Capt- 10, ST. SWITHIN'S LANE LONDON C. L. MASON, P.M., 304, 2069. , , E.C. January 21st. Smith) was " expelled the Society " for another reason , but General Accidents. I Personal Injuries possibly through this meeting being held on February 2nd, Railway Accidents. | Deaths by Accident. 1785. It is clear therefore that active Freemasonry of a C. HARDING. Manage r. A QUESTION OF CUSTOM. legal character cannot exist "in any prison or place of con- To the Editor of the " Freemason. " finement," as the Grand Lodge decided. Dear Sir and Brother, H. I should be g lad if you, or any of your readers who , COCKERE LL ' S can speak with knowledge and authority on the subject, will / 13 CORNHILL tell me what is the general rule or custom on the following [lepgEf \f * , , E.C. point—the laws of the Craft do not seem to touch it :— SC Installation of W.M. elect.—I presume the outgoing ^^^O f\y F °r Prices, see Daily Papers. W.M. has the rig ht of performing the ceremonv 5 but if he WHg&ffl&JgflfflmSn .,4m t..— .-¦i n 1 i MiW ^WHMaaWSa ^__ ^____ a_S_.i^.MBBBMBgK_WWll declines to do so, can he, of right, nominate the Installing C\ / Trucks direct from the Master ? or is it tbe right of lhe I.P.M. or of the senior P.M. of the lodge ? or has the W.M. elect the right to (£raft jUasonrg, ^^ Colliery to every Railway chose who shall install him ? The question has lately arisen Station. in my lodge, and has led to considerable—albeit perfectly GLOBE LODGE (No. 23).—The installation amiable—discussion, and if some Mason of experience would meeting of this ancient and distinguished Ked Apron lodge, favour me with his opinion I should be glad.—Yours whose working is traceable to the year 1723, was held at A. fraternally, the Freemasons' Hall, on Thursday, the 19th inst., when a MONAR CH-KINO , January 21st. " CAP." goodly number of brethren and visitors were present, among whom were Bros. Nixey, P.G.S., W.M.: Clowser, TAILOR , G.S., S.W. j G. Simonds, S.D. ; P. Pinches, l.D. ; R. Cornhiil, E.G., and THE DOMATIC LODGE. Willoughby. I.G. ; C. Martin, P.A.G.D.C, Sec ; Venn , Kegent-street, W., To the Editor of the " Freemason." Leuty, Palmer, Stedwell, J. Brandon , J. Boyd, Massey- LOND ON. Dear Sir and Brother, Mainwaring, Money, Hunter, Ward, T. M. Brandon, K. Biandon Beit Mj_ PEB CENT. I am not proud like the man in the story who was , , and others. The visitors were Bros. DISCOU NT POR CASH . always boasting of his friendshi p with the Duke of , Binckes, P.G.S.B. ; W. Ganz, P.G.O. ; 0"ens, P. P. because the two happened one fine afternoon to walk on J.G.D. Surrey ; Alfred Fa rquhar, 1629 ; James Moon , the same side of Piccadilly. About two years since I was 49 j Capt. Ward, St. Patrick's Lodge, f. Whiting, P.M. commissioned to write the history of the Domatic Lodge, r772; and J. H. C. Leuty, 511. |f GEORGE SPILLER No. 177. I have spoken to three of its Past Masters, and Lodge was opened and the minutes of the previous meet- I have been inside Anderton 's Hotel, where it meets. But ing read and confirmed, and the Auditors' report received Surgeon's Optician, as I do not consider these facts iustifv me in assuming- that and adopted. Bro. Nixey, W.M., then vacated the chair f e g? I am one of its friends or acquaintances, I trust the in lavour of Bro. Charles Martin , P.M., P.A.G.D.C, who most impressively initiated 3 members will pardon me if 1 suggest that for the future it Bro. John B. Verity into Free- & ife , WIGMORE ST., W. be an instruction to the Secretary that once every year, masonry. On the VV.M. resuming the chair, lodge was between the election and installation of a new Master, he opened in the Second Degree, and Bros. Capt. Ward and « be requested to read up so much of the history of his lod ge E. M. Brandon were passed to the degree of Fellow Craft, $ SHOT-PROOF SPECTACLES. as will enable him to ensure accuracy in the particulars i he chair was then taken by Bro. T. W. Chard Leuty, recorded in inscri ptions on presentation pictures, teapots, P.M., P.G.S., who for the third year in succession most THE salvers, and lhe like. In your report last week of the in- ably worked the installation ceremony, duly installing ac- j ^ NEW stallation meeting of the Domatic Lodge, 1 notice that in cording to ancient custom, the W.M. elect, Bro. Clowser, the inscription on the " handsome massive frame ' of the the accompanying music for all ceremonies being most § "SHOOTING" PINCE-NEZ, " crayon portrait " of Bro. Simner, I.P.M., which the beautifully rendered by Bro. Ganz, P.G.O. Lod £jy WITH RIGID BRIDGE. officers presented to that worthy brother on retiring from ge was ihen closed and the brethren adjourned to the the chair, he is spoken of as " its 101st Master during the Freemasons' Tavern, where a most recherche banquet was $Q They press the nose much less than s eventful year of her Majesty's Jubilee, 1887-88. " On the provided by Bro. Madell, the manager. The usual Masonic any other eye-glass. . . ^ surface, this appears to imply that " during the eventful toasts were duly honoured ; that of the " Grand Officers '' being responded to by Bros. F. Binckes, P.G.S.B., and outside the Order, and he thought it ought to do a little more. GREAT NORTHERN LODGE (No. 1287) .- of in W- Ganz, P.G.O. ; that of "The Visitors " by Bros. Bro. R. F. Gould , P.G.D., said he had been spoken Fhere was a larg e attendance of brethren atthe installation Owens, P.P.J.G.D. Surrey, and James Moon, P.M. 49; connection with Masonic literature, and he coul d assure the meeting of this Iod ge, which took place at Freemasons' and that of " The Masonic Charities," in a very impressive brethre n that there was no subject which he could approach Hall , on Thursday, the 19 th inst. The members included speech , by Bro. Binckes, P.G.S.B. The pleasure of the with greaterveneration or respect. The subject was one that rtros. Edwin Lancaster, W.M.; Joseph Edgar, S.VV. ; ]. evening was most materially added to by the excellent had been very little studied in times past, and so much was Hemming, J.VV.; S. Webb, P.M., Treas. ; Thos. H. singing of the musical Bros. Hodges, Gawthorp, and that the case that those who took it in hand were those who, Staton, P.M., Sec ; John Paul, S.D. ; H. Bell, J.D. ; Shepley, under the direction of Bro. Ganz, P.G.O, The it was thought, had nothing else to do, and brought to the Rev. John H. Rose, Chap. ; James C. Smith , P.M., Org. ; brethren eventuall y separated at a late hour after a most en- task a certain amount of genuine but misapplied enthu VV. Cleghorn , P.M., D.C. ; H. T. Reed, P.M. ; R.Cane, joyable meeting. siasm. Until the present generation the very sight of a ".M. j P. G. Jupe, P.M.; T. E. Bathard , P.M.; C. Masonic book was enoug h to sicken any student of Masonry . Kempton , P.M.; T. Oiven , P.M.; and many others. The movement which took place in the work alluded to Amongst the visitors were Bros. B. Kauffmann , W.M. LODGE OF ISRAEL (No. —The installa- by the W.M. was commenced by brethren of the present 1732; W. J; Ferguson , P.M. 177; A E. Barrett , S.D. 176S; 205). them all, but there |. Thorn , S.VV, 22o5 ; Jno. Barnett , jun., l.D. tion meeting of this lodge was held on Tuesday, the 24th generation. He would not mention 2193 ; (no. of them who had made their Glenn , W.M. E. Jago, ; G. F. Warne P.M, inst., at th City Terminus Hotel, under the presidency of were present that night some 19; S5S , W.M. The meeting was a very mark and done a great deal towards stamping the subject 193 ; F. Bevan, 1706; W. D. Schwarz, 136S ; W. White, Bro. Solomon Jacobs, VV.M. ; C. W. Blake, brethren including the Past on the popular imagination. Of these Bro. Binckes wa> 1671 1507 ; C. J. Henti, 1216; W, large one, no less than 130 , ago he was an enthusiastic VV. Lee, ; and others. Masters of the lodge and visitors, being present. The list the foremost. Thirty years 1S97 included among others the following names : Bros. A. M. Masonic student, and expressed himself in Masonic jour- Lodge having been formall y opened, and the minutes Sec ; A. nals of that time, and imbued him (Bro . Gould) with a confirmed. Bros. Russell and Steer were passed to the Cohen, P.M., Treas.; C. F. Hogard, P.M., . If Bro. Second Degree, and Mr. W. Thorn was initiated ton , A. Henochsberg, P.M.; H. M. desire to follow his steps in Masonic research into Ba=sing P.M. ; J. would have been Freemasonry. Both ceremonies were performed in Harris, P.M. ; E. H. Norden , P.M. ; 1. P. Cohen, P.M.; Binckes had followed up his course he an able htest ornament of the Body. He had also the manner by the VV. Master. Bro. Joseph Ed gar, S.W., S. M. Harris, P.M.; M. J. Emanuel, P.M.; J. A. the brig Gartley, Phillips L. Norden , P.M. ; pleasure of seeing brethren present who had done a g'ood was next presented as VV.M. elect, and a Board of Installed P.M. ; H. J. , P.M. ; Masters having been formed , Da Silva, P.M.; S. Landon P.M.; and W. Littaur deal for Masonic research and Masonic literature. Bro . he was impressively installed J. , , iving to the world into the chair by Bro. Lancaster, I P.M. Visitors : Bros. W. Lestocq, W.M. 1319; John L. Massey had done a great deal in g .P.M. The following matters that interested it in Masonry, which, but for him , officers were appointed and invested : Bros. J. Hemming, Mather, P.A.G.D.C; C. A. Grammer, P.M. 27; F, S.VV.; I F. Hill would have passed by altogether. And another worker John Paul, .W. : Rev. Joh n H. Rose, Chap. ; Wallman, S.D. 27; , S.W. 1563; F. Burgess, Saml. Webb, P.M., Treas. ; Thos. H. Staton S.D. H. Bromet, 1 A. R. Cranch, P.M. 1216 in the same field was Bro. Morgan._ Of himself (Bro. , P.M., Sec ; 29; iss; ; as he did not wish to be as H. Bell, S.D. ; George Flint, J.D. ; VV. Cleghorn , P.M., J. H. Ti pper, W.M. 185 ; C. A. Cottebrune, P.G.P. ; Gould) he had nothing to say, as prolix as his volumes. But it was very kind of the D.C. ; J. C. Smith , P.M., Org. ; Thos. Cross, I.G. ; H. E. E. Peacock, A.D.C. 192S ; J. D. Collins, 193 ; W. P , brethren to recognise his services with regard to Masonic T. Reed, .M., Stwd.; and J. Rawles, Tyler. The cus- Tomson, 1324 ; J. R. Morford 569 ; Ed gar Bowyer, tomary addressses were effectivel Prov. G. Std. Br. ; A. Myers, Sec. 1S5 ; D. M. Davis, literature . Without Masonic literature , without an honest y rendered by Bro. Lan- without an honest criticism of caster, I.P.M., the Installing Master. The Auditor ' I.P.M. 1017; W. Maple, P.M. 657; M. Cohen , P.M record of what was done, s report . in the Masonic world, Masonry and was then received and adopted. Bro. Webb, P.M., Treas., 185 ; L. Lyons, 305 ; J. Beadon , J.D. 1772 ; VV. Towey, what was passing H. Friedlander the Masonic Institutions would be in a very poor way. gave notice of motion to place the sum of 15 guineas on S; J. Hart, 195 ; , 1446 ; W. Burrid ge, ihe list of Bro . Lancaster, I.P.M., I.G. 1922 ; G. M. Lion, W.M. 1S8 ; Smith , Bro. Gould concluded by passing high praise on Bro. who intends representing J. J.W. the lodge at the Centenary Festival of the R.M.I, w Mason , J.D. 132S; Chapman , P.M. Solomon Jacob's performance of the work of the lodge. for 933 ! - J- J. I.P.M., in pioposing Girls. 191 : J. H. Israel, R. Maguire, Chap. 19 64; C. Hunt, Bro. Solomon Jacobs, "The VV. P.M. ; Tay ler, ; Manger, W.M. Master," said many of the brethren would be pleased to The lodge was then closed, and an adjournment was 194 J. 91 J. 1017; E. made to Freemasons ' Tavern Levy, 66; H. Cohen , J.W. 165S ; C. E.Soppet , P.G.S. ; see him rise once more in that Iodge, but they would not , where an excellent banquet 17 When was admirably served. Edward Terry, P.M. 29; I. Israel, P.M. 1S8; A. M. be pleased if he rose for himself. , however, he the W.M., he was sure they would be very After the removal of the cloth, the usual toast list Walker, I.G. 1772 ; W. Hopekirk, A.G.P. ; B. Nicholson , said he rose for re- 1766 ; Start Stwd. ; C. S. Danks 1S8 much pleased. It was a great pleasure indeed for him , ceived the customary attention. J. , 1743 , ; J. Davis, "The Health of the W. Master W. W. Morgan, P. M. 211; R. F. Gould , P.G.D. ; being so young a P.M., to have the gratification of pro- " was given by Bro, H. Master as Bro. Lancaster, I.P.M., who remarked that a most Clitham , 1017; J. Williams, 15; R. J. Harvey, ; R. posing the health of so young a Paton. pleasant 197 young, but although they were young, task had devolved upon him in introducing this toast to Eve, G. Treas. ; Fr. Binckes, P.G.S.; J. Badkin , H. They were both he the Massey, P.M. 1928; and others. could assure the brethren that the W.M. would endeavour notice of the brethren . It was a toast which had met with a wonderful reception in past years The minutes of the last regular meeting and of the lod to rank with the old P.M.'s of the Lodge of Israel, and he , and, therefore, as the ge I.P.M., he felt great pleasu re in proposing of emergency of 22nd Dec, 1SS7, having been confirmed, felt sure when his year of office had expired it would be the health of said that he had fulfilled the duties of the chair in a manner their W.M. Those brethren who had seen Bro. Edgar, the minutes of the Audit Committee were read and verified , W.M., and the report of the Commiltee of the Benevolent Fund that was satisfactory to all the brethren who had voted him in the various minor offices , knew how thorough ly was read and received, Bro. Sol omon to it. Bro. Paton , whose acquaintance he had had for a the duties of those offices hid been performed by him. But Jacobs, W.M., for an unexpected circumstance next installed , in a style which met with the warmest considerable time, had always taken the liveliest interest , they would have heard the commendations of the brethren Bro. Robert in everything that concerned Masonry. Since his election working of the W.M.; he would, however , assure them , James Paton, that it would have been in every S.W. and W.M. elect, who was presented to him as dulv he had volunteered to represent the lodge as a Steward respect very good. He, for one of the Chanties, and that showed that he reall therefore, asked them to drink to the health of their newly, elected by Bro. Da Silva, P.M. 'Th e brethren inves'.ed as y officers of the lodge for the year ensuing were had Masonry at heart. When the time came round for installed VV.M., wishing him a long life and a successful Bros. year of office. Solomon Jacobs, I.P.M. ; J. Bueno De Mesquita , Bro. Paton to take his seat among the P.M.'s, no brother S.W.; had Bro. oseph Ed gar, \V.M.,in repl Marcus Bromet , I.W .; M. Haines, Chap. ; A. M. Cohen , would regret the confidence they placed in him. J y, said it was impossible P.M., Treas.; C. F. Hogard , P.M., P.G. Std. Br., The VVorshi pful) Master, in reply, said he had to thank for him to express his happ iness at the cordial reception Sec. ; accorded the toast of his health. S. Schmerl, S.D.; J. Lichtenfeld , J.D. ; J. Da Silva, the I.P.M. for the very kind way in which he had spoken He thought that the P.M., D.C. ; S. Dancyger, I.G. ; A. L. Harris of him , and the brethren for the spontaneous way in which fe .ver words he said the better, and he should therefore only , A.D.C ; say that he would endeavour to E. J. Ehrenberg and M. Bash , Stwds. ; and Robert]. they had responded. He hoped they would believe him realise their expectations, Morley, Tyler. The new W.M . alterwards presented when he said that he should endeavour to do throughout his and would try to copy the excellent example set by the pre- in ceding VV. Masters. His efforts would be the name of the lodge a magnificent P.M.'s jewel to Bro. year of office everything for the interest of the lod ge. used for the good Solomon lacnbs, P.M., and after the worthy brother had When he joined the lod ge it was his intention , if possible, of Masonry in general, and their lodge in particular. He acknowledged in warm terms the gift , added in the name to become its VV.M. That day he had arrived at that proud thanked them most heartil y for their kind expression of of the oliicers for the past year a P.M.'s collar and jewel position, and now that he had done so, he should try to good feeling. as a testimonial of the pleasmt and happy year which they leave it with a certain amount of lustre, and he hoped with In giving "The Initiate," the Worship ful Master said that their newly-initiated brother had had und»r his rule. The remainder of the business no discredit. came into the Order with was merely formal, and the brethren , after assisting the The W.M. in giving the toast of "The Visitors," said the intention of doing as much good as possible. He was W M. to close the lodge, adjourned to a choice banque 1- the Lodge of Israel was always pleased to see its visitors. convinced he could not join a community where the oppor- , tunity was so readily afforded which they thoroughl y enjoyed, and after grace the toasts The more there were of them the merrier, and that night for doing good as in the were proposed. it had a very large number, and as it was impossible to Masonic Fraternity, which offered numberless avenues for Ingi/mg " The Queen and the Craft read out the whole of the names, he would simp ly satisf y good and charitable work. ," the W.M. said it Bro . Thorn having rep was needless to say anything about the Queen, as it was himself by giving them all a hearty welcome, and call on lied in appropriate terms, only neccessary for the brethren to have* seen the good Bros. Harry Tipper and the Rev. Dr. Maguire to respond. I he Visitors was given by the VVorshipful Master, feeling exhibited during the last year to her Majesty, Bros. Harry Tipper, W.M. 1S5, and the Rev. Robt. who characterised visitingasone of the blessings of Masonry. on her If Ihey did not receive visitors from Jubilee, to be assured of the hearty sympathy between the Maguire responded to the toast. other lodges they were people and herself. The W.M. in proposing "The Installing Master, Bro. apt to be narro w in their ideas and sympathies , and there- The W.M., in giving "The M.W.G.M.," said all those Solomon Jacobs, I.P.M.," said those who had had the fore they were pleased to come into social interco u rse with brethren who where present at the meeting at the Royal pleasure of working under Bro. Jacobs during the year visiting brethren. Bro. j. Barnett Albert Hall, on the 13th June, when the Masons passed a would agree that a more courteous or able, or a better , jun., J.D. 2192, said he felt very keenly vote of congratulation to her Majest y on her completing Master, it would be impossible to have. He had been the honour the W.M. had conferred upon him by nomina- ting him to respond for the large the 50th year of her reign, must have felt very deep l y in- excelsior in everything he had undertaken. He (the VV.M.) array of visitors. He did deed the good feeling that existed between the Craft and trusted that now Bro. Jacobs had arrived at the position not know the W.M.'s reason for doing so, unless it was that the Grand Master. of P. M. he would for many years come among thebrethren , that happened to be his firs t visit to their lodge. He was The W.M., in proposing " The Pro G.M., the D.G.M., and look after the Master in the chair. He sincerely present through the kindness of Bro. Lancaster, I.P.M., whom they knew to have a knack and the rest of the Grand Officers, Present and Past," trusted that the G.A.O.T.U. would give Bro. Jacobs of making others happy, said the brethren were all pretty well aware of the health and strength and wisdom in all his undertakings, but amongst all the many compliments that distinguished deep interest taken by the Grand Officers he had mentioned and enable him to come up and support him during his brother had paid him, he had never given him one that in the welfare of the Craft. Those who had attended year of office, becouse he felt sure he should require it. afforded him greater pleasure than the opportunity of visit- the meetings of Grand Lodge had seen the faces ot many Bro. Solomon Jacobs, in responding, said he wished to ing them on the present occasion. He trusted the W.M. of them on several occasions, and he was sure the interest dispel any illusion the W.M. might have as to a want of would have plenty of work during his year of office, and was sure that hosp they took in the Craft was not only known to the brethren in support during his year of office. He should be happy to itality would not be forgotten. London, but to the brethren throughout the length and render him any assistance, but he was quite sure it would Bros. Kauffmann, W.M. 1732; Barrett, S.D. 1768 ; and breadth of the world. He coupled with the toast the names not be wanted. Such assistance had been given to him- Glenn , VV.M. 19, also responded. of Bro. R. Eve, G. Treas , and Bro. Gould , P.G.D., the self, for during his year Bros. Gartley and H. Philli ps had The Worshi plul Master then proposed " The I.P.M.and greatest historian of Freemasonry. taught him the installation ceremony, which he felt it was P.M.'s," and said that it was impossible to say too much Bro. R. Eve, G.Treas., in returning thanks, said that necessary to learn in order properl y to complete his term of respecting the I.P.M. Thevisitors had testified to his good as one of the brethren standing up to express their pleasure office. It was a difficult task, but he was happy to say he working, a fact of which the members were fully aware. at being present at the Lodge of Israel, he was pleased had accomplished it. Bro. Lancaster, I.P.M., also brought a certain qualification to find that it was not only a numerous but a strong lodge. Bro. F. Binckes, P.G. Swd. Br., replied to the toast of to the banquet table by his ability to preside over the bre- It rombined in its members men of different faiths, and of "The Masonic Charities," which he felt would meet with thren in a kind and genial manner, which was a great var ous modes of thought and action. It was a lodge of a a response in the heart of every-Mason present. The acquisition. Amongst the P.M.'s were many distinguished cosmopolitan character, and embodied various nationalities. present year was one of crucial anxiety, because the Girls' Ma=ons, several being Preceptors of lodges of instruction. They all took their seats together, and were united in School Centenary gave that Institution a claim upon the If they differed individuall y, they had but one object in peace and comfort. In his position he had only to speak support of the brethren. _ He had no wish to interfere view, and that was the good of the Iodge. They each of the present. His Bro. Gould, as a Masonic historian with it, for on the Committee of that Institution he fir0t studied the well-being of the lodge to the greatest extent, and a Past Grand Officer, represented lhs past. If he served ; but he must claim assistance for the other and its success was due to their excellent work. A pleasing (Bro. Eve) spoke in reference to the present state of things Institutions. duty devolved upon him, the object being to honour the he would take up too much time, but he might say the Craft Bro. A. M. Cohen, P.M., Treas., responded to the I.P.M. He had much pleasure in placing on Bro. Lan- \yas never in better order tha 1 now, and England never had toast of " The Lodge of Israel Benevolent Fund." caster's breast a jewel, voted by the lodge as a token of the v better Grand Master than the Prince of Wales, or abetter Subscriptions amounting to seven guineas were then very excellent manner in which he had performed the duties body of Grand Officers. The Order had done a great deal announced as having been made to this Fund. of W.M., and as a mark of the appreciation of the brethren of good, and was extending its benign and beneficial in- Bro. Hogard , P.G. Std. Br., replied for " The P.M.'s," for his valuable services. He congratulated the I.P.M., fluence on all c'asses. It was capable of even a greater and the S.VV. and other officers responded to the toast of and hoped he would live for many years to wear it. amount of good, and it was gratif ying to find that the "The Officers," and the brethren, after the Tyler's toast, Bro. Lancaster, I.P.M., in reply, said he did not feel London Masons were doing something for the poor. It separated. equal to the task of thanking the W.M. and brethren for was a great satisfaction to him to see that £500 had been During the intervals between the toasts a charming selec- the kindly manner in which his health had been proposed voted by Grand Lodge to the poor of the metropolis, and tion of music was performed , under the direction of Bro. and drunk, for the many kindnesses he had received at that the Grand Master had sent round cheques to the poor A. Cranch, P.M. 1669, and S.W. 1216, by Miss Annie their hands had overwhelmed him. He should treasure the boxes of the police courts. This showed that the Free- Matthews, M iss White, Miss Annie Wilson , R.A.M.; Mr. recollection of that night's proceedings as one of the most masons were not selfish, but considered those outside their Henry Ganney, Bros. T. White, Arthur Cranch , with D. pleasurable in his career. Everything he had done had ranks. He believed that Masonry was doing much g-ood M. Davis, P.M. 1017, at the pianoforte. been with the object of being happy and communicating' happiness, but he had been materially assisted by the ROYAL SAVOY LODGE (No. 1744).- The J. C. Smith. They went to Bro. Smith in all their difficulties. support he had received. The brethren had heard the installation meeting of this lodge was held on Tuesday last He delivered the lliree addresses at the conclusion of the notice of motion made in the lod ge by the Treasurer re- at Freemasons' Hall, when Bro. Henry Dickey, the W.M. ceremony of installation , and gave them in a manner that specting a sum to be placed on his list for the Girls ' School. for the past year, installed Bro. VVm. Jaques (late S.VV.) must have earned the admiration of all who heard him. He vvas sure it would receive proper recognition at their as his successor in office, Bro. Jaques having been unani- Taking them aU round , they ;were a good lot of Past next meeting and that the members would individuall y mously elected to fill that position. Prior to the installation , Masters, and all jolly good fellows . support his Stewardshi p. He again thanked them heartilv however, Bro. F. J. Walker was passed to the Second Bro. Stiles said it was very gratif ying to the Past Masters for the kindly manner in wlvch the toast of his health had Degree by Bro. Dickey, W.M. The working of the instal- to hnd themselves so well received , but they vvould not be been received , and for the expression of their satisfaction. lation ceremony was admirabl y done by Bro. Dickey, and exuee 'ed to say much in rep l y on that occasion. They all In giving " The Chaplain ," the Worship ful Master vvas very impressive. There were some 27 Installed Mas- felt very proud of their positions as Past W.M.'s of the remarked that they had a pillar of the Church in Bro. Rev. ters present at the Board of Installed Masters, h y whom lod ge. Their two good-looking Past Masters Smith were J. H. Rose, Chap., who had done a very large amount cf Bro. Jaques, the new Master, was saluted , and warmly bursting with eloquence , and therefore he should not say good. He was appreciated not only in his profession , but congratulated on his a ccession to the chair of K.S. By the all that he could upon the subject of the toast. bv all who knew him , and more particularl y by the members time the general members of the lodge were re-admi !ted Bros. J. W. Smith and j. C. Smith also responded. of that lodge. The very earnest manner in which he per- the assembly had grown to very large dimensions, there The VVorshi p ful Master then proposed " The Health of formed his duties in regular lod ge, and his genial disposi- being more than a hundred brethren present. When the the Three Initiates." He said that though that was a large tion at all times, had endeared him to them all. members of the Iodge had in the usual course proceeded lodge, they could still do with some more initiates. 'Ihey Bro. Rev. J. H. Rose, Chap., in reply, said the kindness round the lodge and saluted the new Master in the Three had three initiates that evening, and he hoped they would of the brethren towards him was increasing. The W.M. had Degrees, and after the three addresses had been delivered have many more during bis year of office. The three kindly remarked that the Church had recognised Masonry, to the Master, the Wardens, and the other members of the who had been received among them that [evening had but he would say that the brethren had recognised the lodge, the W.M. proceeded to invest his oflicers, of which paid commendable attention to the ceremony they went Church by asking him to join them, as they wished to have the following is a list : Bros. Barling, S W.; C H. Holland, through , and would no doubt be an honour to the lodge. bun with them and to emphasise lhe religious aspect of J.W.; James Willing, jun ,, Treas . ; VV. A. Scurrah , Sec; Bros. R. Hannington , B. Ochs, and J. Willings said a Masonry . He was greatly impressed by the manner in Ross, S.D. ; Perry, J.D. ; Mordey, I.G.; Stiles, D. of C; few words in acknowled gment of the compliment. which the installation ceremony was worked, for he had Ruziskca , Asst. D. of C. ; Powdrell and Hadden, Studs. ; The VVorshipful Master then proposed "The Health of never listened to a sermon from a dignitary of the Church Davy, Org. ; Knightley, Asst. Sec. ; and Whiting, Tyler. the Visitors," of whom, he said , there vvere jo present, with more interest than he had that evening to the addresses The lodge having been put into working order, the W.M. and to whom he gave a cordial welcome. delivered by the I.P.M. He congratulated the lod ge on presented to Bro. Dickey, the I.P.M., a handsome P.M.'s The toast was replied to by several brethren , including the increase in their numbers that evening by the admission jewel, of the value of ten guineas, which had been voted by Bros. Edmunds, Kauffman n, VV. Mason, Conolly, Robins, of their newly-initiated brother, for they lived in an age ihe brethren in recognition of the ability with which Bro . Kempster, Coffin , Thomas, and Greaves. when people were apt to express pessimist views. As in Dickey had filled the office of W.M. during the past year, The next toist proposed was " Success to the Masonic nature there was always a compensation for every thing, so in doing which he referred to the kindliness and genial Charities." The W.M . when proposing it mentioned that they saw growing up, as a compensation for a tendency disposition of Bro. Dickey, by which he had endeared Bro. Richard Ross, S.D., was going up as Steward at tho towards lawlessness, a spirit that had its highest expression himself to the brethren ever since he had been connected Girls' Festival, and the lod ge had voted a sum of fifteen in Masonry. That spirit was brotherly love. There was with the lodge. guineas to be placed on his list. no bod y where perfect equality was so perfectly recognised Bro. Dickey acknowledged the gift in a few appropriate Bro. Ross having responded, as in Masonry. They were all brothers, and must submit words, assuring the donors that he should ever consider it " The Health of the Treasurer and Secretary " and to the autocrat whom they had elected and installed to as one of his most valuable possessions. " The Officers of the Lodge " were duly honoured, after preside over them , and they thus showed others how perfect The W.M. then proceeded to initiate the following which the Tyler 's toast brought the proceedings of thc equality and perfect liberty could be harmoniousl y blended candidates into the First Degree : Messrs. R. Hannington , evening to a close. with autocratic rule. That would be impossible were it not B. Ochs, and J. Willings. During the evening several ladies, including Mrs. Jaques, for brotheil y love, for the VV.M. only used his autocratic This brought the business to a conclusion , and the lodge Mrs. Dickey, and Mrs. Worswick, enlivened the intervals power for their good. They would always submit to his was thereafter closed in due form , and the brethren of the between the speeches with some very good songs. Songs rule, and their brotherly love would lead them to say he lodge and their guests adjourned to the banquet room. were also given by Bro. West and others, and Bro. Day must be right. If that estimable feeling spread he believed When the cloth had been removed, the customary loyal contributed a cornet solo. they would hear less of pessimist ideas and lawlessness, for and Masonic toasts were submitted to the brethren, who The following brethren were among the visitors present : he felt that it was the progress of Masonry which was received them with enthusiasm. Bros. R. Burleton , P.M. 160 ; T. C Edmunds, W.M, stimulating that good feeling. He rejo iced in the growth The first toast was, ef course, " The Queen and the 1507 ; B. Kauffmann, VV.M. 732; E. J. Day, 1641; of that spirit, and in the growth of their lodge In particular. Craft," regarding which the Worshi pful Master admitted A. H. Smith, P.M. 56; H. Gardner, 1604 ; 1. Barnett, Bro. Webb, P. M., Treas., rep lied for "Tbe Treasurer that he could not say anything new, and therefore, confin- J.D. 2192; H. J. Conolly, W.M 173 ; G. VV. Meacock, and Secretary," and assured the brethren that in conjunction ing himself to thesimple wishes'that the Queen might enjoy 742 ; J. F. Saunders, Stwd. 1507; T. J. Robins, P.M. with the Secretary he studied the best interests of thelodge. many years of health and happiness, and that the Craft 25; E. Mayo, 1732; H. F. Gidden , 132S ; M. Christian , "The Officers " having been given and duly honoured , might continue to prosper, he asked the brethren to be P.M.S60 ; J. H. Baker, S60; F. J. Day, 1327; G. H. the Tyler's toast closed the proceedings. upstanding and drink the toast. Campbell, 913 ; Arthur H. Scurrah , Sec. 2206; H. Bro. J. C. Smith , P.M., Org., presided in an admirable The VVorship ful Master next proposed the toast of " His Donelly, 749 ; W. C. Dickey, 2012 ; G. W. Marple, 1706 ; manner at the pianoforte, and was assisted by several bre- Royal Highness the Prince of Wales, K.G., &c, the M.W. J. B. Grieve, P.M. 1351; W. H. Kempster, M.D., P.M., thren in an excellent musical programme. G.M." Bro. Jaques said that he had not had the pleasure I reas. 8S0; I.tloake, 55; J. Hemming, S.W. 1287 ; of seeing the Prince of Wales do any work, but he was A. Hughes, J.D. 179 ; W. H. Wadham , 1642 ; J. Thorn, METROPOLITAN LODGE (No. 1507). —A told that his Royal Highness did work very well. It was S.W. 2206 ; J. T. Bristow, 19S7; F. Hurdle, 548 ; T. regular meeting of this lod ge took place at Anderton's clear that he was the right man in the right place, for he T. Hurdle, 1382; H. J. Emmerson, 40; R. C Wilson. Hotel, Fleet-street, on VVednesday, the iSth inst., there managed to please every section of society, which was a 766; VV. Thomas, W.M. elect 2045 ; H. Summers, 2041; , being a large attendance of members and visitors. Pre- thing very difficult for any one to succeed in doing. He H. E. Coffin , LP.M. 167 ; T. K. Cass, 1320; J. W. sent: Bros. T. C. Edmonds, W.M. ; Dimsdale, S.W. ; gave them "' The Prince of VVales. Ray, S.W. 1624; G. Gardner, P.M. and Sec. 2012 , H. Davey, J.W. ; F. J. Perks, P.M., Sec. ; Bates, S.D. ; The next toast was that of " The Right Hon. the Ear! of Herbert, 5745 ; and E. C. Massey. Alloway, J.D. (in the absence of Bro. R. W. Fraser) ; Carnarvon, the M.W. Pro G.M.; the R.W. the D.G.M., McEwen , I.G. ; W. M. Stiles, P.M., D.C; Bryce, Assist, and the rest of the Grand Officers , Present and Past." All D.C ; Bruce, Org. ; Little and Saunders, Stewards : the brethren present knew what a large amount of time and KENSINGTON LODG E (No. 1767).—This Whiting, Tyler; G. VV. Knight, I.P.M. ; J. Micheal , trouble those brethren took, or gave up, in attending lodges flourishing lodge held its first meeting for the year on P.M, ; C. J. Scales, P.M.; and G. Edwards, P.M. Visi. and in supporting Freemasonry generally, and he thought Saturd ay, the 21st inst., at the Ladbroke Hall, Ladbroke tors : Bros. H. de Solla, Org. 11 ; E. Johnson , 1219; R, that the least that those present could do on the present Grove-road , Notting Hill , VV. Present : Bros. R. H. Bryce, 1421 ; R. W. Hobden, 132S ; W. Worrell, P.M, occrsion was to drink to the health of the Present and Past Williams, P. P.G.D. Middx., VV.M. ; Barclay, S.W. ; 766 ; and VV. A. Scurrah , W.M. 2206. Grand Officers. Norman , J.VV.; Barker, P.M., Treas.; G. Read, P.M., Lodge was opened , and the minutes of the previous Bro. Dickey, I.P.M., then rose and said that the next Sec ; Olliver, S.D. and Org.; Wiggins, J.D. ; Bird, meeting read and confirmed. Bro. J. B. Phi pps was passed toast was that to "The Health of the W.M. of the Royal acting I.G. ; Scholefield , Tyler; C A. Walter, P.P.G.D. to the Degree of F.C, and Bros. Whittemoreand O'Conner Savoy Lodge." He was sure that all the brethre n of the Middx., I.P.M .; and others. Amongst the visitors were were raised to the Degree of M.M. A ballot vvas taken for lodge were proud to see Bro. Jaques in the chair, he being Bros. W. C. Williams, W.M. S65 ; A. Williams, S.D. 2090 ; Messrs. W. Smith and Charles Diamond, and, being in one of the founders of the Royal Savoy Lodge. The bre- T. VV. Heath, I.G. 1642; Kenyon, 2012; and others. attendance, and the ballot proving unanimous, were initi- thren knew Bro. Jaques—they had seen him work in the The minutes of the last lodge meeting were read and ated, the VV.M. working the three Degrees in a most perfect offices he had already held in the lod ge, and knew confirmed , the ballot vvas then taken for Mr. Turner. This manner. that he was equal to the task he had now undertaken proving unanimous in his favour, and, being present, vvas The lodge was then closed, and the W.M. and brethren —but if they had not had this previous knowled ge, initiated into Freemasonry, the ceremony, including the adjourned to banquet in the Pillar Room . The usual loyal the manner in which he had performed the ceremony charge, being rendered by the W.M. in his usual perfect and Masonic toasts were afterwards duly honoured. of initiation that evening would have been sufficient to and impressive manner. Bro. G. VV. Kni ght, I.P.M., proposed "The Health of satisf y them that Bro. Jaques would be a good Master. Nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry, the W.M.," which was heartily received by the brethren. He felt quite sure that the brethren would not be dis- and " Hearty good w:sees " given and received, the lodge The Worshipful Master, in reply, said he felt great appointed in their new Master, and for his own part he was closed. satisfaction in presiding as W.M. of so distinguished a hoped that Bro. Jaques vvould have as good a year of office Ihe W.M. having at a previous meeting expressed his lod ge as the Metropolitan. The P.M.'s had done such as he himself had had, and that when his term was ended intention of permitting a ladies' banquet, and that being excellent service in the past, that it behoved every brother and he left the chair, he would have as good reason to be the night fixed on, the brethren fully availed themselves of who took office to follow their example, and keep up its satisfied as he (Bro. Dickey) had. the opportunity, and when all were seated, it was one of reputation lor its excellent working. He was pleased to Bro. Jaques, W.M., who on rising vvas received with great the most pleasing sights that it has ever bee n our privilege invite a very old friend of his, Bro. de Solla, who presided applause, said that it afforded him a great deal of pleasure to see in the Kensington Lodge. Nearly the whole of the over lhe organ in the lodge room in such an excellent to find himself that evening in the position of Master of members and their wives vvere present to the number of manner, which he was sure the brethren thoroughly appre- Royal Savoy Lodge, and presiden t at their social board. He about 60, and tbe VV.M. may well congratulate himself on ciated. He had much pleasure in proposing " The Health vvas one of the earliest supporters of the Savoy Lodge, and the happy inspiration that prompted the thoug ht, for without of the I.P.M. and P.M.'s of the Lodge." he had no doubt that if so disposed he might have passed a doubt the ladies generally thoroug hly enjoyed and made The toast was through the chair several years ago. That was one of the most of the occasion. received by the brethren in a veryJ heartvJ the manner. red-letter days of his life, and as long as he remained Grace was sung before and after by Miss Greta Williams, Bro. Knigh t, I.P.M., in reply, said he thanked the W.M. Master—aye,;and as long as he remained a member—he Mrs. Bird , and Bro. Olliver. The banquet was a bountiful w the kind expressions he had used towards him, and the should do all that lay in his power to forward the advanc- one, and served in Mrs. Linscott's well-known sty le. neartv manner the.brethren had drunk the toast. He looked ment and prosperity of the Royal Savoy Lodge. The Worshi pful Master, on rising, thanked the ladies for with pride and pleasure on his left to see their dear old Bro. Jaques said that the next toast vvas " The Health their presence that evening, and said that it was not his in- '"end and P.M. amongst them, Bro. J. Micheal , twelve of the Immediate Past Master, and the Installing Master." tention to make any long speeches. He would briefl y pro- years ago initiated by him in the Metropolitan Lodge, and Bro. Dickey, he might tell the brethren, ' was the second pose the necessary loyal and patriotic toasts, after which S pleased for him t0 Bee h initiate in the Royal Savoy Lod several ladies and gentlemen TTu ' m now one of the P.M.'s, ge who had reached the , who had kindly volunteered hoPe(? he would live many years to come among them. chair. Bro. Dickey had done a great deal satisfactorily to their services, vvould oblige them with songs, recitations, R r0 ichea1 1n,F ' u in reply, said he did not often come to the himself and satisfactoril y to the brethren , and he (Bro. &c. He therefore begged to propose " The Health of Her 'oage, but when' he did the brethren always Jaques) thoug ht he well deserved to have his health drunk. Most Gracious Majesty the Queen." nearl gave him a y welcome, and he was exceerHnfflv well nUac_.fi mith Bro. Dickey, I.P.M., thanked the W.M., the office rs, This was heartily responded to by all present, the National "?e way the W.M. and his officers had done their work. and the brethren for the very kind way in which the toast Anthem being sung as a quartette. 1 nere were so many new faces that it hardly seemed his old had been proposed and received. The VV.M,, in what The next toast, " The Prince of VVales, M.W.G.M., " "°me, but he was gratified at he had said had laid on the praise more liberally than was also well received, and Bro. Barker snow.ng the vitality of the Iodge, sang " God bless the old P.M.'s need have no fear of its success . he (Bro. Dickey) deserved. He admitted that he had the Prince of Wales." This was the commencement of a «;M> Pr0P°se<1 "'lhe Initiates," and both replied. enjoyed his year of office, and if Bro. Jaques had a year very long programme, which would occupy too much space Thl e W M brp.V - - then said he had a treat in store for the even half as good he could not fail to enjoy his position to print in full. Suffice it to observe that Bro. G. Read, in j he would call also. It would always give him great his recitation of "lhe Fireman thpe h upon Bro. Diamond for a solo on pleasure to do all in 's Wedding," vvas, as usual , , narp. Althoughonlvinitialed thai- pvpnintrho tne r,l»_,„_ 1 his power to assist Bro. Jaques. well received; Bro. Wiggins elicited an sa encore for "1 did ,, I,th«y had acquired a thoroug h artist. The next toast was that of "The Past Masters of the it," and responded with " Perverted Proverbs ; " the lsltors ver,,VV Y " toast came next, and they received a Royal Savoy Lodge, which now had a goodly number of Misses Williams, daughters of the W.M., sang a duett. "Y hearty welcome. them. And they were a goodly company, including Bro. The toast of "The Ladies " was proposed by the VV.M. Scurrah Stiles whose name was always received with acclamation in his usual brief but '• Th' >>"£• > °e Solla, Worrell, and others replied, , pleasing manner. andj.w S " toast was we11 received, and tbe S.W. in whatever Iodge it was mentioned. 'Then there vvas Bro. The response was entrusted to Bro. Norman, who cer- r T J. W. Smith , whose year of office vvas a very prosperous tainly could not be accused of brevity. e yler's toast brought one. Then there vvas Bro. C. Smith, who vvas the Alter which Miss Greta dose. a very successful meeting to a J. Williams sang "The Reaper and Preceptor of their lodge of instruction. He did not think the Flowers." This was undoubtedl y the greatest treat of 31 WaS Undec the dkection o£ Bt0, Bruce there were many brethren in the Craft who could excel Bro . the evening, and was encored most vociferously, the replv °* orthHo/ ' > being a pretty little Scotch ditty. This young lady is, with- REWELL TO THE BRETHREN OF ST. JAMES LODG as W.M. for the ensuing year. The ceremonies were ably out a doubt, a gem ot the first water, of whom the W.M. TARBOLTON . performed by Bros. G. Holman, the retiring Matter; S. may well be proud. Later in the evening Miss Williams " Adieu ! a heart's warm fond adieu ! Tanner, P.M.; and J.H. livery, P.M. The following sang " Love's sweet song," and vvas again encored. Bro. Dear brotheis of the mystic tie ; officers were appointed : Bros. S. Stone, S.VV. ; J. W. Olliver, the Organist, very kindly and ably presided at the Ye favour 'd, ye enli g hten 'd few, Broad, J.W.; K. Crosskey, P.M., Treas.; G. Lloyd, piano, and also sang " 1 Love my Love," and for the en- Companions of my social joy ; Sec; A. Russell, jun., D. ot C; W. Stone, S.D.; J. coie sang "True till Death." Bros. Barker, Olliver, and Tho' 1 to foreign lands must hie, Bull, J.D. ; J. Peters, l.G. ; S. Starnes, Org.; H. Mackey, very nicel y rendered the trio " Ye Shepherds tell Pursuing Fortune's slidd'ry ba, Hall, Ty ler. A Past Master 's jewel (manufactured by me," the accompaniment being played by Miss Williams. With melting heart and brimful eye, Bro. Georg e Kenning), vvas presented to lhe retiring The toast of "The Initiate " was proposed by the W.M., I'll mind you still tho' far awa'. Master in a few giaceful words by the W.M. In and the Initiate 's song vvas sung by Bro. Vassie. Bro. acknowledg ing this gift Bro. G. Holman presented the Oft have I met your social band, lod on behalt ot his wife with a very handsome silk Turner , the Initiate, gave a humorous recitation , entitled , spent the cheeiful festive ni ht; ge, , An ' g banner, suitably inscribed, the joint work of Mrs. Holman " The Quack Doctor." A few other songs followed and Oft, honour 'd with supreme command, brought this very pleasant evening to a close. This being and Bio. K. Weston. Presided o'er the sons of lig ht; The banquet took place at the White Hart Hotel and the first ladies' banquet held by this lod ge, many of the An' by that hierog lyphic brig ht, guests expressed a wish that it may be soon repeated. was largely attended. Among those present vvere Bro. the Which none but Craftsmen ever saw, T. R. heart shall write Mayor of Lewes, Bros. J. C. Lucas, J. Adames, Strong mem'ry on my White, S. Tanner H. Every, A. Holman, G. L. Chap- far awa'. , J. Those happy scenes when man, G. Holman, and H. Freeman, Past Masters ot the GATESHEAD-ON-TYNE.-Lodge of Industry May freedom, harmony, and love loage; all the newly-elected officers with the exception of (No. 4S).—The first meeting of this good old lodge for Unite you in the grand design, Bru. Crosskey ; Bros. K. H. hitman , N. C. dull , G. the present year was held on Monday evening, the 23rd Beneath th' omniscient eye above— Wilson , R. Weston, J. Kennard, and li. G. Hales. Among inst., when there vvas a splendid assemblage of members The glorious Architect Divine ! the visitois were Bros. V. P. Freeman, J.G.D., Prov . G. and visitors. The lodge was opened by the W.M., Bro . That you may keep th' unerring line, Sec. for Sussex ; Kev. F. F. J. Greenfield , Prov. Grand E. Shrewbrook, assisted and supported by the following Still rising by the plummet 's law, Chap. ; B. Burfield , Assistant G. Sec, VV.M. 1821; C. brethren : Bros. W. M. Pybus, I.P.M.; A. Rhagg, P.M., Till order brig ht completely shine, b\ Lewis, P.S.G.W., W.M. 2187 ; F. H. Humphreys, D.C ; John Moult, P.M.; I. G. Smith , P.M.; John Shall be my prayer when far awa'. VV.M. 1S42 ; VV. M. Caffyn, W.M, 1110; G. D. Wool- Wood, P.M. ; Robt. Whitfield, P.M. ; M. Corbutt, And you, farewell I whose merits claim gar, VV.M. 1619; R. Peaice, W.M. 1821; R. E. Stuckey, P.M., Treas.; R. F. Cook, P.M.; R. Wightman , P.M. ; Justly that highest badge to wear ! W.M. 916 ; K. Willard, W.M. 732; N. VV. Dalbiac, W. Dalrymple, S.W. ; Wm. Brown, J.VV.; VV. F. Heav 'n bless your honour 'd noble name, W.M. 1466 ; W. Balchin , jun., W.M. 1636; R. B. Y. Tom Spedding, as S.D.; M. R. Wri ht, Raeburn, Sec ; g To Masonry and Scotia dear; Powell, VV.M. 1S29 ; K, Hughes, W.M. 11S4 ; A. J. as J.D. ; Jas. Shaw, as I.G.; Robt. Ferry, Org. ; E. A last request permit me here, Lewis, T. VV. Clowser, G. A. Evett, S. Denman, W. Carr, Stwd. ; and Joshua Curry , Tyler. Amongst the When yearly ye assemble a', Butting, and others. During the evening some excellent numerous company vvere Bros. R. Swanson , J. T. Corking, One round—I ask it with a tear— songs and glees vvere given by brethren of the lodge, W. H. Tiller, G. C. Potts, W. F. Brown, Jeejeebhoy To him, the Bard, that's far awa'." Mrs. J. H. Every kindl y acting asaccompanist. Mrs. Nowrojie, J. Patterson, A. Dodds, G. H. Dexter, J. D. Georg e Holman gave a recitation, which vvas greeted Murton , VV. Jobson , W. Stafford , T. Wri ht, VV. H. The business proper being over, the brethren to the J. g y prepared banquet with the hea r ty applause it so well deserved. The Denton, G. Hibbert, C. Green , R. C. Tate, A. Simpson , number of SS sat down to a sumptuousl , the VV.M., supported by Bro. James T. gathering was a very enjoyable one. J. C Gardner, and W. J. Campbell. The large number presided over by of visitors included Bros. John Spearman, W.M. 1712, Collins, J.P., Deputy Prov. Grand Master of Warwick- I.P.M., and other well WHITBY.—Lion Lodge (No. —On P.M. 481; I. G. Greener, S.W. ; Jas. Shaw, I.G. shire, Bro. W. H. Johnson , 312). 424 province. A pleasant evening vvas Monday afternoon , the 16th inst., the brethre n of this 424 ; G. L. Patterson , Sec. 424 ; J. Turnbull , Stwd. 1274 ; known brethre n of the Wm. Clarke S.W. ; W. Brown, S.D. ; F. spent; song and speech alternated, and the greatest lodge assembled at the Masonic Hall, on the occasion of , 1274 J. 1274 J. the installation of Bro. Nilsson, (Acacian , Sweden); W. M. Lyon , I.P.M. 406 ; harmony prevailed. J. Timey Stewart as W.M. fur the R. Milburne, S.VV. 406 ; E. Turnbull , S.W. 81; The usual loyal and Masonic toasts vvere given and ensuing year. The assemblage was a numerous one. The J. 4 y responded to. Nor vvas the evening spent ceremony of installation was performed in an exceeding l W. F. Carmon, P.M. 4S1 ; T. R. Short, S.D. 424 ; R. enthusiastical l y Burkitt, 1692 ; Crabtree, S.D. T. R. Jobson , merely in festive mirth ; the Charities were not overlooUed , impressive manner by Bro. John Stevenson , P.M., the In- J. 377; This has always been a stalling Master, lhe following vvere also dul J.D. 1664; VV. J. Brown , P.M. 541 ; J. T. Schollar, the Charity box containing £12. y appointed J.W. 1342 ; and others. prominent feature with the Athol Lodge, and it was and invested as officers of the lodge for the ensuing year : The ballot box having done its work, Messrs. T. W. announced that already 15 members have promised to Bros. W. H. Att.ay, S.W. ; Thos. Atkinson, J.W.; J. Bagnall , W. H. Knowles, and Wm. Douglass were duly support the Girls'Centenary, and no doubt the number will Stevenson , Chap.; J. N. Lawson, P.M., Treas. ; Burton initiated into the mysteries by the W.M., and the J.W. reach 20 before A pril. The charms of choice music lent Newbold , Sec. ; G. Llliott, S.D. ; J. Oliver, J.D. ; E. gave the charge and the working tools. Bro. Jeejeebhoy their potent aid to the pleasures of the evening, the bmithson, l.G.; T. Claikson, D.C ; W. T. Kennison, Nowrojie afterwards took his Third Degree, the work being memory of which will long remain. Org. ; VV. tidwards and H. Walker, Stewards; and 'T. H. performed by Bro. E. Shrewbrook , W.M. Trueman , Tyler. Oiher duties having been completed Before the lodge was closed, Bro. Stevenson said he was , the proceedings —Antient Union Lodge (No. closed, when an adjournment vvas made to the refreshment LIVERPOOL. commissioned by Bro. John Corner, of London, to make a board . 203).—A meeting was held on Thursday, the 19th inst., at the presentation to the lodge of a portrait of the late Eail of Masonic 'Temple, Hope-street, the W.M , Bru. J.Galloway, Zetland, tormeily for many years M.W.G.M., and also in the chair, supported by hisolficers . The minutes of the R.W.P.G.M. tor the North and East Ridings Province. BIRMINGHAM.—Athol Lodge (No. 74) .-On last meeting were read and confirmed. This b'iing the day The poitrait vvas not only valuable on account ot its merits Wednesday, the 4th inst., Bro. C Joseph Collins was in- for installing the W.M. elect, Bro. R. Ashton, S.W., was as a work of art; it vvas also interesting lrom the fact that stalled in the Freemasons' Hall, Severn-street , as W.M. for presented by Bros. B. W. Rowson, P.P.G.S. of W., and the deceased nobleman performed the ceremony of laying the ensuing year. There was a large gathering of brethren , H. James, P.M., P.S.G.D., to Bro. J. Galloway, who in- the toundatiun-stone ot the Masonic Hall in which tney including a goodly number fro m other lodges, who had come stalled his successor into the chair of K.S. most impressivel y. were assembled. It was thetetore fitting that the portrait to do honour to the W.M. elect. The occasion was one of Bro. J. N. Hounsell, P.M., delivered the charges to the should adorn that hall, to which he hoped it would be an high fistival , and the fine lodge room showed to great officers and brethren very effectively. The following offi- enduring ornament. It was a very pleasing duty to him advantage. Bro. W. H. Johnson, the retiring VV.M., very cers were then appointed and invested, viz. : Bros, James (Bro. Stevenson) to make this presentation on behalf of efficiently performed the installation ceremony, and he was Galloway, I.P.M.; E. Djnnelly, S. W.; T. VVood, J.W.; Bro. Corner, who thus evinced his unabated interest in his ably supported by his brethren , among whom are many ex- C. Bromley, P.M., Treas. (by proxy) ; J.W. Baker, Sec. ; mother ludge, with which he had been so long connected. cellent workers, whose pride it is to conduct the business of G. J. Cloug h, S.D.; J.C. Ashton, J.D. ; J. Clarke, I.G. ; We may add that the portrait vvas in the hall during the the lodge with undeviating Masonic integrity. Great inter- J. McEwan and F. R. Tester, Stewards ; J. T.Alston , U. presentation , and was much admired by all present. It is est vvas excited in the lodge by a communication being read of C; and P. Ball, Tyler. Mr. F. F. Fisher vvas initiated a tine oil painting of large size, and pronounced a faithful referring to Burns, and a sketch of his history as a brother by Bro. R. Ashton, VV.M., who, with his new officers , per- likeness by the " elder urethren " who remember the late of the Craft vvas given. Additional interest was given on formed their several parts to the satisfaction of all present. Earl, who vvas so justly popular in Masonic circles. He is Bro. W, H. Johnson announcing that the gavel which he There was a large muster of members and visitors, amongst represented wearing tne robes and ornaments belonging to held in his hand had been made of a piece of wood cut from whom vve noticed Bros. C.J. Banister, P.S.G.D. Eng., P.P. the exalted offices , the duties of which he fulfilled with a holly tree growing on Burns' grave in St. Michael's G.D.C. West Lancashire, P.P.S.G.D. Durham, P.P.G.P. sucb conspicuous success. The portrait is by Mr, Water- Churchyard, Dumfries. The wood had been sent by Bro. Northumberland , &c; T. H. Sergeant, P.M., P.P.S.G.D.; house, K.A., and is elegantly and suitably tramed, and is Geoige Crawford , of Dumfries, accompanied by a cer- E. Johnson , P.P.G.D. ; G. Birch, P.M.; J. T. Alston, undoubtedly an acquisition to the pictorial treasures ot the tificate from the sexton and custodian of Burns' P.M.; J. Lunt, P.P.G.D.C ; C Bargery, P.S.G.D. ; Lion Lodge, which any lodge in the province may envy it mausoleum, vouching for the genuineness of the T. Callow, P.P.G.T. ; J. M. Smyth, Bushell, Brotherton , the possession of. statement. In his name and that of Bro. George Guile, Chatham, Gow, Round, Maddox, Rawstrone, Ihe gilt vvas gratefully accepted, and a cordial vote of Crawford the gavel was presented to the lodge, to be Forgher, and others . thanks was passed to Bro. Corner for his kindness and reckoned among its Ciaft treasures. It seems that Burns The brethren dined together under the presidency of the liberality in presenting it. vvas initiated into the secrets of Freemasonry on 4th July, W.M., who proposed "The Health of the Queen," In the evening the brethren, numbering over 30, sat 1781 , by one Alexander Ward , in the St. David's, Tarbolton " H.R.H. the Prince and Princess of Wales, and the rest down to a sumptuous installation banquet at the Crown and Mauchline Lodge (No. 133). On ist October, 17S1, of the Royal Family," " The Grand Officers , Present and Hotel, also to celebrate the Festival ot St. John. The he was passed and raised. This lodge sp lit, and Burns Past," responded to by Bro. Banister; and " The Prov. menu was choice and varied, and everything was served held with the dissentients, and formed, or re-formed , the Grand Master and Prov. Grand Officers , Present and up in a superior style, which reflected credit on the worthy old Lodge St James, Taibolton , then No. 178, now No. Past," responded to by Bros. Rowson, James, and host and hostess, Mr. and Mrs. Walker. The W.M., 135 in the Grand Lodge of Scotland. In July, 17S4, Burns Johnson. Bro. Stewart, presided, and was well supported by the Past was elected Deputy Master of St James ; re-elected July, "The W.M.'s Health " vvas proposed by Bro. Galloway, Masters, and Bro. Attlay, S.W., occupied the vice-chair. 17S5 ; signed tbe attendance book as D.M. 29th June, 20th which vvas received most enthusiastically. During dinner, a telegram of congratulation vvas received Jul y, 2nd and iSth August, 15th September, 26th October, Other toasts followed , and the brethren spent a happy from Bro. George VV. Smales, P.M., wishing the newly- ioth November, and ist and 7th December, 1785, and 7th evening, nearly 70 attending the banquet. installed Master and the brethren assembled a pleasant January, ist March, 25th Alay, 7th and 15th June, 17S6. celebration and a happy new year. At the last named lodge meeting "It was proposed by the Atter the toasts ot " The Queen and Craft " and " H.R.H. lodge lhat, as they much wanted a lodge-room, a proposal TAUNTON.—Unanimity and Sincerity Lodge the Prince of Wales, M.W.G.M.," had been drunk, the be laid before the heritors who intended to build a Steeple (No. 261).—The Festival of St. John, in connection with Cha'uman gave the succeeding toast, " The Right Hon. here, that the lodge will contribute to the building of a this Iodge vvas celebrated at the Masonic Hall, on the iSth the Earl ot Zetland, R.W.P.G.M., the Hon. W. T. Orde- lodge-room as the basis of that Steeple, and that from the inst., and the occasion vvas regarded by the Freemasons of Powlett, D.P.G.M., and the other Provincial Grand funds of the lodge ihey offer £15." A deputation of five the province as one of unusual interest, this being the cen- Officers ," which was heartil y received ; and Bro. J. Brooks, heritors vvas sent to the meeting, Burns being one. In tenary year of the lodge. There was a large gathering P.M., responded. December, 17S6, he attended a lodge meeting of Canon- from all parts of the county, nearly every lodge in the Bro. J. S. Moss, P.M., proposed "The Army, Navy, gate Kilwinning (No. 2), and , fro m a minute, he is said to province being represented. Ordiniry routine business and Auxiliary Forces," which was responded to by Bto, have been affiliated there as an honorary member. On having been transacted, Bro. Arthur Steevens,.!.P.M., im- Sergt. Wrig ht ior the Army, and Bro. Col. T. N. Marwood, 2;th December, 17SS, he attended the annual celebration pressively installed the VV.M. elect, Col. A. W. Adair, P.M., for tne Auxiliary Foices. ot St. Joh n , in Lodge St. Andrew, Dumfries (now defunct), P.P.G.M. Somerset, and a P.M. of Lodge 261, into the 'The principal remaining toasis were " The W.M.," pro- and in the minute book, still extant, the following appears : chair of K.S. The newly-elected Master then appointed posed by Bro. Tate, P.M.; "lhe Installing Master," "The brethre n having celebrated the Anniversary of St. and invested the following as his officers for the ensuing '•Prosperity to the Lion Lodge," by Bro. 1. Smailes ; John in the usual manner, and Bro. Robert Burns, Aillies- year : Bro. A. Steevens, I.P.M.; J. Saundeis, S.W.; " The rase Masters," by.the Vice-Chairman , and acknow- land (Ellisland), of St. David's, Slrabolton , Lodge (No. Rev. F. W. Aveling, J.W.; Rev. H. L. Banwel), Chap. ; ledged by Bro. Tate; " All Poor and Distressed Masons," 178)—should have been St. James, Tarbolton (No. 17S)— A. Hammett, Sec. ; J. Showers, Treas. ; G. C Straw- by dro. otevenson, P.M.; "lhe Officers of thi Lodge," being- present the lod , ge unanimously assum'd him a Mem- brid ge, S.D.; W. H. Wake, J.D. ; J. Lewis, l.G. ; given by the Chairman , and responded to by Bro. T. ber of the lod ge, being a Master Mason , and he subscribed T. H. Caffin , Org. ; C. Barrett, W. Potter, Flower, and ]. Atkinson, J.W,; " lhe Visiting brethien led with the regulations as a Member. ," coup " He held the office of Poet G. Loveday, Stwds. ; R. M. Hartnell , D.C. ; W. Jones, the names of Bros. Beckwith and W. H. Rhodes, the Laureate to Canongate Kilwinnin g (No. 2), from 17S7 to S.B.; and T. Tidbury, Tyler. former responding ; "Absent Brethre n," proposed by Bro. 1796. He attended Lodge St. Andrew from 27th Decem- Lodge having been closed, the brethren dined together Stevenson (who made special and appropriate mention of th April ber, 1791, to 14 , 1796- 11 meetings out of a possible under the presidency of Bio. Col. Adair, W.M., and there Bros. J. Corner and G. W. Smales) ; " The Ladies," by 15- was a large company of brethren present. Bro. Major W. H. Marwood , P.M.; "lhe Host and The following are among the reminiscences of the gifted Hostess," &c; winding up with "Our next Merry Meet- poet's muse:— LEWES.—South Saxon Lodge (No. 311).— ing " and the singing of " Auld Lang.Syne " in true " Then fill up a bumper and make it o'erflow, The annual lodge meeting and banquet took place on Masonic style, " as in the olden time." And honours Masonic prepare for to thtaw ; Wednesday, January iSth. The brethren assembled at Songs vvere interspersed at intervals by Bros. J. N. May every true brother of the compass and square Freemasons' Hall in the afternoon in considerable numbers, Lawson, P.M., T. N. Marwood, P.M., Sergeant Wright; Have a big-bellied bottle when harrss'd with care." the chief business being the installation of Bro. S. Peters G. Elliott, J. Oliver, W. T, Rennison , J. Ball, H. Robson , -j' _ H. Trueman , and others. Bro. Rennison gave his P.PJ.G. W. Lanes. ; Robert Lewis Andre w, VV.M. 12S9 ; jewel with clasps, in recognition of his past services. Bro. valuable services at the piano, and the harmony and enjoy- T. Knowles, P.M. 721 ; Stanhope Bull, 324 ; F. A. Hutchings feeling l y responded , and heartil y thanked the ment of the gathering vvere sustained with unflagging Walker Jone?, P. P.G.S.B. ; T. Thorburn, P.M. 477 ; E. brethren for the handsome present and unexpected honour enthusiasm and animation to the termination of the pro- Young; William Shone, P.M. 425 ; Sam. Smith, Town conferred upon him. ceedings. Clerk ; VVm. Hug hes, P.M. 721; K. C Drury, and others. The business of the lod ge being concluded , thebrethren , Prior to the lod ge being closed , the VV.M. proposed a amongst whom were many P.G. Officers and friends, ad- vote of thanks to G. F. Clough, Esq., of Boug hton House, journed to the Greyhound Hotel, where the banquet LANDPORT. — Royal Sussex Lodge (No. for his presentation to the lodge of a portrait in oil of an old provided by Mrs. Sherring vvas all that could be desired. 342).— The installation of Bro. Alfred VV. Hewett as and distinguished Freemason in the person of Bro. Edward the W.M. of this Iodge for the ensuing year took place Orme, a former Organist of Chester Cathedral. at the Freemasons' Hall, 79, Commercial-road , on Wednes- In seconding the proposition , Bro. J.C. Robinson, who had DEVIZES.—Wiltshire Lodge of Fidelity (No. day evening, the iSth inst. The ceremony vvas most been most indefati gable in tracing out the history of Bro. 663).—The installation meeting of this lod ge vvas held at efficiently performed by the retiring W.M., Bro. W. Orme, gave some interesting details connected with the the Masonic Hall , on Friday, the 20th inst., when there Beuttell, to whom a P.M.'s jewel was presented by the matter. He said that Bro. Orme vvas probably working vvas a large attendance"both of membsrs of the lodge and lodge in recognition of the ability and zeal with which he Master in of the old Royal Chester Lodge, of which visitors, amongst the latter being Bros. A. Knight, P.M. the affairs of the lodge during the year. 173 7 has conducted the Cestrian Lodge vvas the direct heir and successor. It 1152, D.J.G.W. Eastern Archipelago ; Jno. Chandler, The Installing Master vvas supported by the following, was certain that be vvas Master in 1742 , and vvas re-elected P.M. 355, P.P .S.G.W., and P.G.D.C Wilts ; W.J.Mann, amongst others : Bros. H. Cawte, P.P.G.W.; S. R. Ellis, to that office for 20 years, and on several occasions in sub- P.M. 1271, P.J.G.W. Wilts ; Jas. Sparks, P.M. 1271, P P.G.D.C; J. Friedeberg, P.P.G.P.; J. T. Craven, sequent years he was again re-elected. He was also P.P.G.R. Wilts ; A. J. Beaven , P.M. 1271, P.P.S.G.D. pV.G.S.B.; R.J. Turney, P.P.G.S. ; J. W. Willmott, Deputy Prov. Grand Master of the Prov. Grand Lodge Wilks; H. Millington , P.P.G.O.; and W. F. Gaby, p P.G.S.B. ; Dr. C. Knott, P.P.G. Reg. ; J. Bri c iovood, ' ot Chester, which is the oldest Prov. Grand Lodge in l.G. 1271. p P.G.D. ; H. Croucher, P.P.G.D.C ; J. E. Buck, VV. the world. He carried out the duties of Dep. Prov. G.M. The outgoing W.M., Bro. T. C. Hopkins, opened the Gunnell, P.P.G. Supt. Wks.; and F. Sanders, P.G.S., for years, during the time that Alderman John Page and Iodge, and after the usual preliminaries installed his suc- P.P 30 P M.'s of the lod ge; G. F. Lancaster, .G. Reg. ; the Hon. John Smith Barry were the P.G.M's. He seemed to cessor, the S.W., Bro. William Lambly Tucker, the whole Major Campbell , W.M. 257; W. A. Hill , W.M. 309 ; be a very genial and hospitable character, for on many of the ceremony being conducted in such an excellent man- A. G. German , VV.M. 1069 ; R. E. Buckle, W.M. 177 6; occasions lodge was summoned to meet at his house in ner as to call forth a very hearty vote of thanks to Bro. C. VV. Bevis, W.M. 1S34; W. Dart, W.M. 2074 ; Borrow, North gate-street and these occasions do not seem to have Hop kins. The newly-installed W.M. appointed and in- Smith-Parsons , W.M. 195S; G. F. Brown , P.M. 1834; , been purely convivial , because candidates were admitted to vested the officers of the lodge for the ensuing year as ; Lambert P.P.G.O. Lincoln; F. Rutland, P.M. S04 , the different Degrees of Freemasonry, and it was at his follows : Bros. T. C. Hopkins , I.P.M. ; H. J. Johnson, W.M. 35, P.P.G.O.; and others. house that Mr. Robert Salisbury Cotton vvas initiated , who S.W.; F. Sloper, J.W.; Rev. VV. Humphrys, Chap. ; At the conclusion of the ceremony Bro. Hewett appointed subsequently became P.G.M., and was father of Lord Com- William Nott, P.M., Treas. ; Henry I. Ward, P.M., Sec ; the following as his officers for the year : Bros. W. Beuttell , bermere, who was also P.G.M. The Earl of Cholmondeley W. J. Baldwin , S.D. ; W. Cooper, J.D. ; H. Howse, Leamy, J.VV. ; I.P.M.; W. H. Sperring, S.W. ; W. A. and Mr. John Crewe, of Bolesworth , amongst other eminent P.M., D.C; W. H. Bush, P.M., Org.; B. W. Crees, H. Croucher , P.M., Treas. ; W. H. Bolitho , Sec. ; J. W. men , vvere also initiated in the same house. He vvas Sheriff I.G. ; F. H. Ingpen and P. Martin , Stwds. ; and Chas. Hewitson J. Masterman, Org. ; W. Gunnell, P.M., D.C; J. , of Chester during the year that Sir Watkin Wynn was R. Barnes, Tyler. Bro. VV. J. Mann reminded the brethren S.D. ; W. Glazebrook, J.D. ; J. Bussey, I.G. ; R. Payne Mayor, and he continued an active member of the lodge that he was Steward for the Province of Wilts for the Royal and C. G. Holmes, Stwds. ; Copus and Exell , Tylers. until the time of his death in the year He vvas Masonic Institution for Girls, and urged the claims of that at , 1777. Subsequently the W.M. presided at the banquet, buried in Chester Cathedral. He was Deputy Herald of Institution, to which he hoped to take up a good list at its which a large number of the brethren vvere present, the Arms and Organist of Chester Cathedral, and it was rather forthcoming Centenary Festival. customary Masonic toasts being duly honoured. usual and a curious coincidence that his portrait should be presented After the usual routine business, the lodge vvas closed, on a nig ht when another old and worthy official of the and the brethren adjourned to the annual banquet at the Bear Hotel , to which Bro . Watson Tay — Peace and Harmony Cathedral (Bro. Cuzner) was installed in the W.M.'s chair. lor had, as usual, SOUTHAMPTON. The sympathy of the brethren and a vote of condolence vvas sent a supp ly of venison. Lodge (No. 359).—The brethren of this lodge cele- ordered to be conveyed to the relatives of Bro. Hunt, an brated their St. John 's Day on Monday, the 16th inst., old and respected P.M., lately deceased. WOOLWICH.—Nelson Lodge (No. 700).—The at the Masonic Hall, Albion-st., when Bro. C S. Dusautoy Abjut 70 brethren afterwards sat down to a sumptuous was installed in the chair, in succession to Bro. E. Brown, usual monthly meeting of this lodge took place on Wednes- repast, catered by Messrs. Bolland and Sons, under the day, the iSth inst., the ceremonies being performed by Bro. G. Cross, P.M. management of Bro. White. at the Lord Raglan, Assembly Rooms, Plumstead (the Masonic Hall, Wuolvvich 359, P.P.G. Std . Br., in a manner which gained for him Bro. Newhouse, Prov. G. Sec, having to depart in , where the lodge the warm commendations of several brethren. The other is usually held, being unavailable that evening), Bro. R. J. order to catch a train ere the repast vvas ended , the VV.M. Naylor, W.M. in the chair installed Masters present were Bros. R. F. Osborne, W.M. apologised for an irregularity in proposing that gentleman 's , supported by the following Past 130 ; G. Greenslade, W.M. 1112; E. T. Wise, W.M. Masters, officers , and brethren of this and neighbouring health at that stage ot the proceedings, and took the oppor- lodges—Bros. T. Butt 1461 ; G. Heathcote, W.M. 17S0; W. H. Jacob, W.M. tunity of thanking him for his presence on that occasion , P.M., Treas. ; J. Warren, P.M., , Sec ; H. Roberts, P.M. ; E. B. Hobson 18S3 ; J. Cole, P.P.G. Reg. ; T. P. Payne, P. P.G. which he believed vvas his first visit; and more especially J. , P.M.; C Reg.; and S. Clarke, P.P.G.S., all of 130 ; E. Brown Sweeting, P.M.; T. Ovenden , P.M.; J. Sanderson , that it happened to be paid on the night of his (the W.M.'s) P.M.; (the retiring W.M.) ; 1. R. Weston, P.P.G. Reg. ; H, installation. He recognised the honour done to the lod J. Miller, S.W. ; W. Webber, J.W. ; S. E. ge, Southgate, S.D. ; McCollough Coles (Mayor of Southampton), P.P.G.D.C ; T. Lash- and wished to offer Bro. Newhouse their hearty congratula- J. , J.D. ; G. Taylor, more, P.P.G.D.C ; J.Adams, P.P.G.D.C ; H. Dusau- I.G. ; VV. Bid good, Org. ; W. Moulds', P.M. 1536; VV. tions upon his recent appointment, and to wish him a long Maule, P.M. H. Vicars, S.W. tdy, P.P.G.D.C; H. P. Arthur, P.P.D.G.D.C ; J. period of success in his office. 1536; 1632; VV. Ledger, Patstone, P.P.G.S. ; J. Clark, H. Webb, and E. O. 913; W. Sanders, 913 ; W. C Taylor, 913; D. K. Bro. Newhouse, in thanking them for the cordial recep- Summers A. Moore Long land, all of 359 ; H. P. Aslatt, P.P.S.G.D. ; H. tion of the toast, said it vvas the wish of the Prov. G.M. , 913; , 913; D. Davis, 913; F. Lashmore, P.P.S.G.D. ; and W. Bowyer, P.A.G.D.C, Appleby, 13; G. Chambers, 13; W. Turvey, 1472 ; that he should pay a visit to all the lodges in the province, S. Jones Power of 394; D. O. Hobbs, P.G. Std. Br. 1461; and W. and he was endeavouring to carry out that wish. The , 516; J. , 1428; J. Threshie, 1816 ; T. Recu, 1206 ; C Jolly, P.M. ; and others. Berry, P.P.G.S.B. ; and A. Algar, P.P.G.D.C , of 1780. Cestrian Lodge needed no commendation lrom him, but he 1472 Apologies for non-attendance were announced fro m the might say that the only thing which he could enter in his The lodge having been opened , and the minutes of the previous meeting confirmed , D.P.G.M., Bro. Le Feuvre ; Bros. J. Harris, W.M. 76; official memorandum vvould be " excellently good." They the dispensation to hold and G.J. Tilling, W.M. 394. The W.M. elect had the the lodge at the Raglan, vvas read. The ballot was then had a splendid array of Past Masters, and he must speak taken for Messrs. C A. Sutherland privilege of being presented for installation by his own especially of the Installing M asters, for with one excep- , C 0. Kitley, A. T. father, by whom he was also initiated about 17 years ago. Smith, and I. Noakes, and proving unanimous, the three tion he had never heard the installation ceremony rendered latter being in attendance vvere dul The following officers were appointed : Bros. E. Brown , with such excellence as it had been that evening. He , y initiated. An excel- lent choir singing the incidental anthem chants I.P.M. ; A. I. Blackman, S.VV. ; W.Jenvey, J.W. ; J. hoped to make future visits, and, referring to some lod ges , , &c, in R. Weston , "P.M., Sec ; A. J. Baker, S.D.; T. G. good style, while the work of the W.M. and his officers that he had visited where they had never seen the " purple," was simpl Dacome, J.D.; G. Cross, P.M., D.C. ; Hardie, Org. ; wished that more of the provincial officers vvould accom- y perfection. After some lodge business had been J. Griffiiths , I.G. ; J. H. Rogers and Kingman, Stwds. ; pany him in the visits which it would be his duty to make. transacted , the Iod ge was closed. and Vare and Biggs, Tylers. On the proposition of Bros. Refreshments having been partaken of, the usual loyal The Chairman next gave the toast of " Her Majesty the and Grand Lodge toasts were honoured. Adams and Dusautoy a hearty vote of thanks vvas Queen and the Craft," also " H.R.H. the Prince of Wales, accorded to Bro. E. Brown for the efficient and hospitable Bro. Sanderson, I.P.M., proposed the toast of " The M.W.G.M. of England; the Pro G.M., and the rest of W.M.," observing that the brethren could manner in which he had fulfilled his duties during the year the Grand Officers, Present and Past," and in doing so tell by the this deserved compliment being coupled with a decision to manner in which he had carried out the working of the referred to the absence of Bro. |udge Horatio Lloyd, who lod present him at the next meeting with a P.M.'s jewel. had been detained by his official duties, and had tele- ge that evening what was in store for them. The installation banquet vvas supplied in first-class style The Worshi pful Master, in response, regretted that he b graphed his inability to be present on that account. y Bro. M. Dartnell, and both there and in open lodge in- The next toast from the chair was that of "The R.W. had nut had more work to do, but hoped on the occasion of cidental allusion vvas made to the death of Bro. G. Dunlop, Prov. G.M., Lord Egerton of Tatton; the R.W. D.P.G.M., their next meeting to have the Three Degrees to work. He by which hoped to be as well supported then as he had event three lodges in Southampton have been Bro. Jud ge Lloy d; and the rest of the Prov. G. Officers, been that placed in mourning. The new W.M. presided, and his Present and Past ni ght, and had no doubt that the name of the lod ge health ," to which Bro. Woodhead responded. would not be tarnished b vvas cordially proposed by the I.P.M.. The usual "The Visiting Brethren ," proposed by Bro. Sheriff y inability on his or the part Masonic toasts were also honoured. Roberts of the officers. He cordiall y thanked them for the hearty , J.W., vvas responded to by Bros. W. C. Deeley, reception of the toast. Rev. Canon Morris, W.M. 721; and the W.M. of Zetland Bio. Butt, in responding for the " Past Masters," said CHESTER Lodge, 537. .—Cestrian Lodge (No. 425)—This The I.P.M., Bro. Alfred Parkes feeling l the W.M. had said a good deal in favour of the Past lod ge held its annual Festival of St. on Thursday, , y proposed Masters, and he Bro. Butt John "The Health of the new VV.M.," which was drunk with , , hoped that it vvas merited. He the 19th inst., at the Masonic Hall, Queen-street, when in vvas certain that it was so so far as Bro. Warren vvas con- consequence the utmost enthusiasm , and happily responded to by Bro. of the ill health of the S. W., who is thereby in- Cuzner cerned. For himself he could only say that his services capacitated from , who, in sympathetic terms, referred to the illness were always at the disposal of the taking the chair, Bro. Cuzner , an old Past of the S.W. as the cause which had led to his selection as W.M. and the brethren, Master of some 20 years' standing, who had been elected at and having said that he would leave Bro. Roberts to re- the previous W.M., and desiring for Bro. Seller a speedy recovery, a spond for himself. lodge meeting by the unanimous suffrages of wish reciprocated on all hands. the brethren Bro. Roberts said he had been many as their W.M. for the ensuing year, vvas again " The Installing Masters, Bros. Parkes and Williams," years connected duly installed to that office, and placed in the chair accor- with the Iodge, and it vvas his proud boast that he had ding to ancient were next toasted, and afterwards " The Officers of the custom. The installation ceremony vvas lodge," responded to by the W., J.D., and l.G. never been absent from one of its meetings since he vvas impressively performed by Bro. Parkes, I.P.M., and Bro. J. initiated, that showed, at least, that he had the welfare of J- E. Williams P.P.S.G.D. An unusuall " The Junior Members of the Lodge " fell to the lot of the lod , P.M., P.Z., y Bros. A. Paris and Warmsley to respond to, and " The ge at heart. The lodge of instruction just formed large number of Provincial Officers, Past Masters, and in connection with the mother lodge vvas a move in the right biethren Masonic Charities," acknowledged by Bro. Lisle, and the direction generally were present at this interesting cere- T ler 's toast concluded the list. , and he should attend its meetings and do all in mony ; and if the congratulations and " Hearty good y his power for its success. wishes " The proceedings vvere diversified with songs, dutts, &c, which vvere expressed on all sides are but half by Bros. Humphreys, M and F.A. Walker- Bro. Hobson announced that he intended to stand as realised, Bro. Cuzner's year of office will be a happy and yatt, Robinson , Steward for the Boys at the next festival Jones ; Mr. R. Thomas accompanying on the pianoforte, , and also that Prosperous one indeed. Bro. Binckes had promised to come to their lodge of Among those present vve noticed the following officers of instruction and perform the ceremony of consecration and the lodge: Bros. Alfred Parkes, I.P.M.; E. Cuzner installation on the second Tuesday in March next. W.M. elect ; Marcus Lightfoot, S.W.; Sheriff Roberts, WINCANTON.—Lodge of Science (No. 437) . Several other toasts followed, and the proceedings were J-W.; F. H. Tait, S.D.; Ernest Brassey, J.D. ; Thos. —The installation of Bro. S. VV. Bewsey to the chair of enlivened with some excellent singing and reciting. W. Griffith , I.G. ; Ralphs and John Griffiths , Stwds. ; S. W. Master of this lodge took place at the Masonic Hall omith, Tyler; also J. F. Edisbuiy, P.P.S.G.W. N.Wales, on Monday, the i6th inst. A special dispensation had '336 ; R. Newhouse, Prov. G. Sec.; Rev. P. W. Sparling, been granted from the Grand Lodge to hold the meeting WHITEHAVEN.—Lewis Lodge (No. 872).-- 8 TU , 39i Felix Thomas, W.M. 721; W. H. Finchett, on that day, as several brethren vvere otherwise engaged The installation of Bro. VV. D. P. Field, W.M. elect of the ¦lp W. 721; W. M. Lightfoot , P.P.S.G.D. ; Dr. Taylor, on the annual festival day . Bro. R.C. Else, P.G.D. Eng., above lodge, vvas held on Monday, the 16th inst., at the 7-M., P.P.S.G.D.; J. C. Robinson , P.M., P.P.S.G.D.; D.P.G.M. Somerset, vvas the Installing Officer. The W.M. Freemasons' Hall, Duke-street. The lodge was opened by J- Salmon , P.M., P.P.S.G.D. ; Alfred Paris ; J. Mills, appointed his officers for the ensuing year as follows : Bros. Bro. T. Brakenridge, P.G. Std. Br., W.M., supported by r -M. : W. fnhnsnn P M nr,, P P I C P» . T M i nch. J. L. Bewsey, S.W. ; Rev. T. J. Garniss, |.W. ; Rev. his officers, members, and a good muster of visito rs. The S P-M., P.P.G.S. Works ; J. E. Williams, P.M., J. Locke, Chap. ; R. K. Hutchings, P.M., P.P.G.O., ceremony was ably performed by the retiring Master, ?¦. DT -' S - W - Ramsden, P.M.; Edwin Woodhead , Treas.; VV. H. Good, P.M., P.P.G.D., Sec ; Lintern , assisted by Bros. T. Glessal, P.M., P.P.G. Purst., and H. j>37, P.J.G.W. ; W. F. Richardson , 537 and 157 6; G. S.D.; Tomkins, J.D.; A. Edwards, P.M., Org.; J. H. Burns, P.M., P.P.G. Purst. ; and the following were in- f n W,M Hill i«« °S ' - 537. P.G.D.C; George F. Bird, W.M. , D.C. ; C. W. Goodfellow and E. O. bcallon , Stwds. ; vested as officers , viz. : Bros. J. S. Moffat, S. W.; Dr. Jvoj Kev. Canon Morris ; John Humphreys, S.W. 721 ; Hoare, I.G.; and Alford , Tyler. The ceremony being J. F. Muir , J.W. ; Rev. Jas. Anderson, P.P.G. Chap., e kins W>M- 1369; L. Ellis, P.M. 12S9, over, Bro. K. C Else, on behalf of the lodge, said it gave Chap. ; John Spittall , P.M., P.P.G.S. of VV., Treas. (for P P c ^,Dr? > E NUL A ; Samuel Jones, P.M. 477, P.P.J.G.D. ; T. him much pleasure to present to their old Inend and bro- the 17th time) ; D. Atkinson, Sec.; B. Tay lor, S.D.; L. ?•• Nabb, P.M. 24 1; H. Ellis, P.M. 721; W. C Deeley, ther, R. R. Hutchings, a Past Master's and Treasurer 's gold Tay lor, J.D.; J. Storey, Org.; R. Shepherd, D.C. ; E. Pattinson, I.G. ; F. J. Kerr, D. Farquharson , and A. VV. Treas., res d the Auditors' report, showing that the financial lodge. The conclusion of (he installation vvas the occasio n Johnston , Stewards ; and J. Sewell, Tyler. A unanimous results of the past yea r have been sa'isfactory. A Board of for hearty and prolorged applause. vote of thanks was passed to the Installing Master and Inst alled Masters was then formed , Bro. Helme occupy ing In due course the R.W , Prov. G. Master proposed a vote Bros. Glessal and Burns for their able assistance ; and the the S.VV. chair, and Bro. Kershaw that of the J.VV. The ot thanks to the Installing Master for the very able manner Treasurer intimated that the balance-sheet would be ready chair of Installing Officer was taken by Bro. Capt. Garnett. in which the work of installation had been performed. for next regular lodge. Bro. Stanley, the VV.M. elect, was then presented by Bro. During his year of office the Past Master had been most pop- The folloivine biethren also signed : Bros. T. Atkinson , Longman, and duly in:talled into the chair of K.S., the ular , and in saying this he was onl y expressing the opinion of P.M., P.P.G.D.C; G. Dalrymp le, P.M., P.P.J.G.W. ; ceremony being most efficientl y and impressively gone all the brethren. He might say that they vvere all fond of F. Hodgson, P.M., P.P.A.G.D.C. ; J. M. Clarke, Dr. throug h by Bro. Garnett. The address to the Wardens him. lt vvas with preat pleasure that he witnessed the Pirie, H. Kerr, T. Fisher, T. Blenkinsop, T. Sturlholme, was given by Bro. Longman , and to the brethren by Bro. carrjing out of this ceremony, and a greater compliment W.M. 119, P.A.G. Purst. ; J. Thompson , G. Starkey, H. John Hatch. The newly-installed Master then proceeded could not have been paid than that of asking him to pre- Meageen . T. Mitch ell , ]. Matthews, G. W. Roll, L. Ward , to invest and install his officers for the ensuing year, and sent to the Past Master a jewel , to commemorate his suc- P.M. 1400, P.P.G. Purst.; J. J. Wilson, P. M . 1267; R, which included lhe following : Bros. W. Drinkall, I .P.M. ; cessful yearof office. He knew how well and how thoroug hly Ward, 1400; H. Hartley, 1267 ; E. Bromley, 1267 ; J. W. Copstick, S.W. ; Rev. C. L. Appleford, J.W.; N. Bro. Dix ; had carried out -the duties, and this had been Eden, W.M. 962, P.G. Steward ; G. F. Saunders ; and W. Helme, Treas. ; H. Longman , Sec ; and A. K. reported to himself by the Deputy Prov. Grand Master, others. Allinson, Tyler. The remaining business of the lodge vvas and every brother of the lodge spoke of Bro, Dix , as Wor- With " Hearty good wishes " from the visitors, the lodge then transacted , which included vote of thanks to the In- shi ped Master, in the kindest andbest terms. The hi ghest was closed, and the brethren adjourned to the Black Lion stalling Officer and retiring lodge officers, and the appoint- compliment they could pay him, in the first instance, vvas Hotel, where a banquet vvas served to please all, and being ment of Bro. Longman as a member of the Charity to elect him as W.M., and the next hi ghest was to present the border county, and having smack of the thistle about it, Committee, after which the Iodge was closed. him with a Past Master 's jewel , as he, lhe P.G.M., had a haggis, " the great chieftain o' the puddin-racc," was 'The members then adjourned to the County Hotel, where now the honour of doing, in testimony of regard, and for specially prepared for the occasion. The usual loyal and an excellent banquet had been prepared by Host Ducksbury . the admirable way in which he conducted the business of patriotic loasts vvere given from the chair. On the removal of the cloth, the usual loyal and Masonic his lodfce. The Past Master had well merited the jewel, " The Newly-installed Master, Bro. Field;" vvas pro- toasts were given and responded to, and a pleasant evening and mi g ht he live long to wear it. The P.G.M. said he posed by the I.P.M., Bro. Brakenridge , who sai d the mem- spent by all. had the pleasure and honour of wearing a similar jewel, bers of S72 had only to look at the excellent officer the W. which was presented to him thirty years ago by the brethre n Master had been in the past to anticipate the future. The of the Silurian Lodge. 1 hirty years vvas a long time to Lod selection by the members, which was unanimous, had been BATTLE.—Abbey ge (No. 1184).— The look back, yet he hoped that the Great Architect vvould one of pure merit alone, combined with regular attendance usual monthly meeting of this lodge was held on Thursday, spare Bro. Dix more than thirty years as an honoured mem- and good workmanshi p, and he hoped his year of office the 19th inst., at the Masonic Hal l, when there were ber of that lodge. He would ever remember and carry would be one of harmony and prosperity. present Bros. Robert Hughes, W.M.; the very Rev. E. with him the good feeling displayed by every member of Bro. Field briefly replied, and thanked the brethren for R. Currie, P.P.G.C, D.C, acting S.W. ; W. T. Jordan , the Craft in that town , and those who came after him would the great honour conferred upon him, and, as in the past, J.VV. ; VV. Lamborn, P.P.G.P., acting I.P.M.; VV. A. also know how much he had done for the success of the to the best of his ability, nothing vvould be wanted to try Raper, Sec. ; R . T. Davison, M .D., S.D.; T. J. Foster, Order whilst Master of this lodge. In thus giving expression and follow in the steps of those who had gone before. J.D. ; David White, I.G. ; J. Fielding, Org. ; Cornelius to his feelings he had not said one word of compliment "The Installing Master, Bro. Brakenridge," vvas pro- Leary, Tyler; W.C. Till, W. j. Pepper, T. W. Avis, F. more than Bro. Dix deserved. posed by Bro. Dalrymple, who congratulated the I.P.M. on G. Ticehurst, and others. Visitor, Bro. C. J. Ticehurst, In response, Bro . Dix said it vvas quite cut of his installing his successor, and also the success that had No. 40. _ power lo express his feelings for the kindness exhibited attended the lodge during his Mastership. The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed , towards him during the past year, and now for the crowning Bro. Brakenridge responded. and communications attended !o. This being the ni g ht for act in presenting him with a beautiful Past Master's jewel. With a few capital songs from Bros. Hodgson, Kerr, the annual audit, the W.M. stated that the Audit Com- When he vvas installed into the chair of King Solomon Starkey, and Atkinson , a very agreeable evening was mittee, through pressure of their private avocations, had not he had some misgivings as to how he should acquit spent, ending with the Tyler's toast. been able to complete their labours in time for the meeting, himself during his year of office. They knew that "it and the reception tf their report vvas, therefore, deferred was the hope of reward that sweetened labour," but he till the next meeting. Bro. Ticehurs t was dul y raised to did not antici pate that the hope vvould eventuate in a KINGSTON - ON - THAMES. — The Dobie the Sublime Degree of a Master Mason , the ceremon y jewel. He did, however , foster the hope that the brethre n Lodge (No. S89).—This lodge met at the Griffin being performed throug hout by the VV. Master in an im- would give him credit for doing his best to carry out the Hotel on the iSth inst., and there was a large attendance pressive manner. duties of the office. He could assure them that it had been of members and visitors to witness the ceremony of inst al- AU business being ended , the lodge was closed. to him a labour of love. When installed into the chair he lation. The W.M., Bro. W. Chapman , opened the lodge promised that he vvould try to attend two or three lodge for the last time in his year of office , assisted by his officers , SALE.—Cope Lodge (No. 1357). —A regular meetings, but he was glad to say that he had not missed viz. : Bros. W. Drewett, S.W. ; I. Drewett, P.M. 1638 , meeting of this lodge was held at the Brookland' s Hotel one, and in order to be present at his lod ge he had tra- P.A.G.P., J.W.; B. Colbron, P.M. 355, S.D. j H. N. on Friday, the 20th inst, when there vvere present velled, in addition to his ordinary journeys, upwards of 780 Abrahams, J.D. ; F. J. Hayward, I.G. Bros. Elsam, Bros. M. Longridge, W.M. ; W. Rumsey, I.P.M.; VV. miles. He had tried his utmost during the past year to P.M., and Long, P.M., Sec. and Treas., respectivel y, Campbell , S.VV. ; C Neale, J.W. ; T. D. Simcock, P.M., perform the duties of his office to the satisfaction of the were at their accustomed places ; and Bro. Honeywell , P.P.G.S.B., Treas.; A. Griffiths, P.M., P.P.G. Org., breth ren. He entered the chair with a considerable amount P.M., ably discharged his duty as Organist. The mem- Sec ; Oscar Reuss, S.D. ; J. S. Law, J.D. ; R. A. of trembling, but he vacated it with pleasurable recollec- bers of the lodge present included Bros. Veal, P.M. ; Anderson , I.G. j VV. Groves, Ty ler; E. J. Bradbury, tions that would last during the remainder of his life. He Squire, P.M.; Mitau, P.M.; Styles, P.M.; Weaver, P.M., P.P.G.S.B. ; H. Miller , P.M., P.P.G. Org. ; A, hoped that his successor in the chair vvould have an equally P.M. ; C. J. Pettit, Loxey, Bond, Gardiner, C. J. Mar- Pearce, P.M.; G. F. Collier, P.M.; T. Turpin, A, pleasurable year of office. He again thanked the brethren shall, A. M. Levy, W. H. Sharp, Harry Baker, J. Edgell, Hough, G. Wright, J. Bye, VV. S. Coppock , and J. VV. for their very valuable present. As yet he had scarcely E. T. Coppinger, and others. Edwards, P.M. 317. Visitors : Bros. VV. H. Milner , Treas. seen it, to-morrow he should gloat over it, and everywhere Bro. Long presented Bro. W. Drewett to the W.M. as 1387 ; Thomas Black, 163 ; D. D. Macpherson , S.D, he went should show it as an emblem of their regard . He the newly-elected VV.M. of the Iod ge for the ensuing year, 163I; A. Portway, 1426 and 17 69; Edward Smith, 317: promised that so long as he vvas spared he should wear it for the benefit of installation at his hands. In a most im- and R. R. Lisenden , P.M. 317, P.G. Stwd. E.L. with as much pleasure as he now received it, and vvould pressive manner the W.M. commenced the duty which The lodge was opened , and the minutes of the previous preserve it to his children , who would know thereby that devolved upon him, and without hesitation or falter he pro- meeting read and confirmed. The ballot was taken for their father was presented with the jewel at the termination ceeded to the end. The Board of Installed Masters num- Mr. J. VV. Marchington , and, being announced favourable, of his year of office. It now came his turn to make a litile bered 23, all most p.rficient rulers in the Craft , and by he vvas initiated into Freemasonry by theW.M. The J.VV., presentation on his own account. All the brethren of the them the Installing Master was warmly congratulated upon Bro. C Neale, presented the working tools, and delivered lodge had evinced kindness and consideration towards the beautiful rendering he gave of lhe ritual. On the re- the E.A. charge to the candidate. Bros. Hough and him , for which he tendered his thanks, but there vvas one admission of the brethre n, the customary salutes and Wright were passed to the Degree of Fellow Craft. Bro. brother who had been more especiall y kind in assisting him, addresses were given , still under the direction of Bro. G. F. Collier, P.M., passed Bro. Hough , and Bro. A. and that vvas Past Master E. W. Evans. He felt bound to Chapman , whose proficiency was the more remarkable see- Griffiths , P.M., P.P.G.S.B., Bro. Wright. The S.VV., make him some slight recognition of his services, and, ing that he is comparatively a young member of the Order. Bro. VV. Campbell , presented the working tools to each therefore asked him to accept a portrait of himself. (The The W.M. installed his officers with a few brief remaiks to candidate, and gave a lecture on the Second Tracing portrait was an enlarged photo., beautifull y executed, in each, which seemed to meet with general approval. Follow- Board. 'J he whole of the work was exceptionall y well massive gilt frame.) ing are the names : Bros. J. Drewett, S.W.; B. Colbron , done, and reflects credit on all concerned. Bro. Evans, in accepting the gift, said that he vvas taken J.W. ; T. Long, Treas. ; R. T. Elsam , Sec ; F. J. There being no further business, the lodge vvas closed. completely by surprise. He had only done his duty in ren- Hayward, S.D. ; H. N. Abrahams, J.D. ; F. Honeywell, dering any assistance to Bro. Dix, and whatever he had Org. ; Metcalf , I.G.; Levy, D.C. ; Edgell, Steward ; NEWPORT.—Albert Edward Prince of Wales done, it had afforded him pleasure. His services vvould and Gilbert, Tyler. 1 he only other business of importance Lodge (No. 1429).—The annual meeting of the above always be devoted to the welfare of the lodge. which the W.M. had to do was to present his predecessor lod ge vvas held at the Masonic Hall, on Thursday, the 12th The newly-installed Master then proceeded to invest his with the handsome jewel voted him by the lodge in recogni- instant. There vvas a large gathering of the Craft, in- officers for the ensuing year, the list being as follows : Bros. tion of his very able services during his year of office. cluding representatives from the provincial and district Walter J. Dix, I.P.M.; J. C. Brook , S W.; Henry Allen , Soon after the lod ge vvas closed. Sixty brethren sat lodges, as will be seen from the subjoined list ; Bros. C. J.W. ; J. Sanders, P.M., Treas. ; Rev. D. Wilks, Chap.; down to dinner later on , and among the visitors vvere Bros. Lyne, P.G.M. ; S. G. Homfray, D.P.G.M. ; VV. Pick- VV. J. HcIIingdale, Sec. ; H. Richards, D.C. ; E. VV. T. Skevves Cox, P.M. 8, P.G.S. ; C. Greenwood, P.G.S. ford , P.M., P.G.T.; W. Watkins, P.M., P.P.S.G.W. ; Perren , Org. ; ]. T. Wareham, S.D.; W. J. Orders, Surrey ; E. J. Dodd , P.M. 1223, P.P.G.O. Kent; VV. G. W. J. Dix , W.M. ; A. Taylor, I.P.M. ; C. Cullum , SW. ; J.D.; D. E. Davie.=, l.G.; J. P. Lewis, S.of VV. ; Graham Gribbon , W.M. 34; E. Hopwood , P.M. 141 ; C. W, J. C Brook, J. W.; D. Wilks, Chap.; VV. J. Holling- Driver and Joh n Williams, Stewards; and TI. Fletcher, Seymour, P.M. 771 ; R. Pi per, VV.M. 1S72; VV. H. dale , Sec. ; J. Sanders, P.M., Treas. ; H. Allen, S.D. ; Tyler. Causton , P.M. 162; Geo. Moorman , W.M. 1638; A. J. T. Wareham , J.D. ; fl. Richards, P.M., D. of C.; The business of the lodge vvas speedily brought to a close, Laurence, P.M. 1638 ; R. Sebastian Hart, P.M. 1S72; F. Orders, P.M.; W. J. Orders, I.G. ; E. A. Perrin , after which the brethren repaired to the Westgate Hotel, Gifford T. Salmon, P.M. 820, 1260 ; G. Gabb, P.M. 902 ; Org. ; D. E. Davis, S. of VV. ; I . P. Lewis, Stwd. ; H. where a sumptuous banquet had been laid by Bro. Dean. and W. Lane, P.M. 163S. An excellent repast was served Fletcher, Tyler ; J. Hunter-Little , P.M. ; VV. Gibbs, A numerous company assembled under the presidency of by Bro. Herbert Clifford, and the Wachler's Royal Charter, C Howells, H. Cox, S. H. Horner, G. Hazell, P.P.G.S. ; Bro. Charles Cullum , the VV.M., who vvas supported right 1SS0, met with general approval. Letters of regret had C. E. Keene, H. Faulkner, R. Richards, I. E. Thomas, and left by the Provincial Grand Officers and leading mem- been received from Bro. F. West, Dep. P.G.M. Surrey, and P.M.; F. P. Jordan , J. Williams, J. James, G. Davies, bers of the Craft from various lodges of the district. The Bro. Sir. Whittaker Ellis, P.J.G.W., who were compelled E. W. Evans, P.M. ; G. Tyson, J. Davis, C. H. post-prandial proceedings vvere of an harmonious and to forego their promised visit. The W.M. gave but little Gillard , A. Patterson, W. H. Hayman, J. R. Rainforth , pleasurable character. time to speaking, the only time when he exceeded a minute Fred. Philli ps, Wm. Hopton , R. J. Laslett, W. Milton being in pioposing the health of the I.P.M., of whose zeal Locke, A. J. Woodcock, A. J. Sinclair, P.M. ; G. F. CLEVEDON.—Coleridge Ledge (No. 1750).— in Masonry he spoke in the highest terms. During the Evans, P.H. Ball, W. H. Box, C.Sylvester, and A. H. Rees. The installation of Bro. A. Dawes to the chair of W.M. of evening testimony to Bro. Chapman 's perfect working was Visiting brethre n : Bros. John Lewis Lloy d, 471; Edward the above lodge took place at the Masonic Room , Public paid by the Prov. Grand Secretary and several P.M.'s Whitley, W.M. 471; Jno. Slemp, S.VV. 471; Alfred Hall, on Tuesday, the 17th inst. A special dispensation among the visitors. There vvas no lack of music, and a Wadley, 47 1; F. E. Burpitt, '471 ; E. G. R. Richards, had been granted from the Grand Lod ge to hold the meet- most enjoyable time vvas spent by all. 471 and 683 ; W. Jakeway, 6S3; T. Corner, 16S ; T. ing on that day, as severa l brethren were otherwise engaged G. Jones, W.M. C83 ; J. H. Petteng ill , S.VV. 1562 ; J. on the annual festival day. Bro. R. C. Else, P.G.D. Eng., Jones, P.M. 471; W. G. Edwards, W.M. 1562; D. D.P.G.M. Somerset, vvas the Installing Officer. The W. LANCASTER.—Rowley Lodge (No. 1051).— Jones, l.G. 1562; TI. M. Eral t, 29S ; R. Parry, VV.M, Master appointed his officers for the ensuing year as fol- The annual installation meeting of this lodge was held in 1573 ; Frank H. Simpson , 960 ; A. M. Parsons, 960; J, lows : Bros. G. F. P. Pizey, I.P.M.; M. H.Clark, S.W. ; the Masonic Hall, Church-street, on the 9th inst., there being F. Langdon , 13SS; C. E. Parson , 6S3, P.P.G. Steward ; E. G. Rivers, J.W .; T. Barnes, P.M., Treas.; J. Jupp, a good attendance of brethre n and visitors. Amongst the VV. W. Morgan , P.M. 1429 ; Stanley Callaghan , 21S6 ; P.M., Sec ; F. J. Saunders, S.D. ; A. F. Rose, J.D ; former vvere Bros. Drinkall, VV.M.; Capt. Garnett, P.M., Thomas Johns, P.M . S33 ; D. Curbett, 21S6 ; S. Hay, A. B. Wickende n , l.G.; VV. Somerton , Org. ; H. Amos P.P.S.G.W. ; H. Longman, P.M., P.P.G.S. of VV. ; A. 21S6 ; Alfred Woodhouse, 291 ; A. H. Oliver, P.M. 683 ; and G. VV. Knowles, Stewards; and T. Cox, Tyler. Kershaw, I.P.M.; A. Stanley, W.M. elect ; W. Copstick , W. H. Shute, I.G. 471 i A. K. Griffiths, 125 S ; W. G. The business of the lod ge being over, the brethre n, I.W. ; N. VV. Helme, P.M.; and Rev. C. L. Appleford. Flanders, 471, P.P.G. Stwd.; R. B. Evans, P.M. 471; and amongst whom vvere many P.G. Officers , and friends ad- The visitors included Bros . John Hatch , P.P.G.S. of W. ; W. Rowe, P.M. 120. journed to Bro. Wickenden 's, Regent House, where a J. Heald , W.M.; W. Hall , P.M .; John Atkinson , P.M. ; The usual routine of business having been gone through, sumptuous banquet was pai taken of , under the presidency j. B. Shaw, S.W.; and G. C Hatton, P.G.S., all Bro. Walter James Dix, W.M., proceeded to install as his of the VV.M. of 281 ; D. Shaw, W.M.; John Bonner, James Ellershaw, successor in the chair for the ensuing year Bro. Charles P.M.; Wm. King, I.P.M.; G. A. Morge, J.D. ; and Cullum. It is almost needless to say that the impressive EPPING—Epping Lodge (No. 2077).—The in- A. L. Price, S.S., all of 1353 ; and C. F. Sevvord, W.M. ceremony was admirabl y performed , inasmuch as the stallation meeting of this lod ge took place on Saturday, elect Friendly Lodge. ability displayed by Bro. Dix during his year of office as the 7th inst., at the Ching ford Hotel, by special dispen- The lodge was opened by Bro. Drinkall, the W.M., and an expounder of the rites and ceremonies of Masonry have sation of the R.W.P.G.M., Lord Brooke. The following after the minutes bad been approved, Bro. Helme, P.M., gained for him a fame far beyond the limits of his own brethren were present: Bros. T. J. Woodrow, W.M. ; ; E. Aeworth, P.M. vvas rehearsed, Bro. Loomes candidate. The lodge was opened in Lont'on, S.W. ; Hug hes, J.W. J. and Bro. Loomes answered the usual questions Srclj, Tieas. ; T. Moore acting the Second Degree, Eogal 1612, P. M- 113, P-G. Stwd., , leading from the Second to the Third Degree, and was entrusted. Sec ; T. G."Lewis, P. M., XD. ; Devey, J.D. ; Sutton The lodge was opened in the Third Degree, and the ceremony of Abbott, I.G. ; and the following visitors : Bros. Hose, raising rehearsed , Uro. Loomes candidate. The lod ge was resumed PLUMSTEAD. — Pattison Chapter (No. 913).— VV.M. 1314; Devey, J.D. 15; Burns, J.VV. 766; Reid, to the First Degree. The next night of meeting being the fifth A convocation of the above chapter tcok place on 1 hurs- , was unanimously elected Best, 1549; Delevante, P.M. 1319; Wise, S.W. Tuesday in the month, Bro. Coxon Sec, day, the 19th inst., at the High School for Boys' Brook- ,364; occasion , and appointed the oliicers in rotation . James, I.P.M. 15; Parsons, 1612; Jessop, P.M. VV.M. for that hill , when there was present Comps. E. B. Hobson, M.E.Z. ; 452; Tlie lodge was then closed. ^261; T. Corbie, P.M. 453, P.P.A.G.D.C ; G. Corbie, R. J. Cook, H.; J. H. Roberts, J.; C. Coupland, P.Z., P.P.G.J. Kent; li. Denton P.Z. Sec. 453 ; Allceck, P.M. 1662; Catham, W.M. 1963; COVENT GARDEN LODGE (No. 1614) .—The usual week.) , , and P.P.G.P.S. 'Kent; Elliott, 1124 ; Monro, W.M. 30; Culle, 16S5 ; Buck, meeting of this lodge of instruction was held at the Criterion , A. Penfold , P.Z., P.P.G. ist Asst. Soj. Kent, Treas. ; H, Butter 453, P.P.D.G.W. ; Edwards, P M., Sec. 1457; Johnson, Piccadillv , S.VV., on the 19th inst., when there were present Bros. J. , P.Z., P.P.G.P.S. Kent, Scribe E.; H. Mason, Sec. 2005 ; Brand , VV.M. 1314; Miroy, S.VV. 55; Scott, G. j. Wynn , W.M.j H. G. Marsden , S. VV.; F. VV. Cash, P.Z., P.P.G. Std. Br., Kent; li. Palmer, Scribe N.; S. M. Noakes ; A. Proud- Griffiths, I.G. 17 66; Tipson, l.G. 206 ; Christian, ).W.; R. E. Cursons, S. D.; F. , J.D. Clarke, P.S. ; E. Morris, 1st Asst. S.; W. G. Lloyd , 742 ; Brindlev acting as Preceptor ; G. Reynolds, lie and Lee and Pelham, . foot , l.G.; VV. , 2nd Asst. S. (acting) ; J. Lardner, Janitor; G. H. Letton P. M. 1662 ; Beg , 1237; 1503 and Sec. ; T. li. Weeks, Tyler; G. H. Reynolds, C. , Treas. Hooton D. C. Capon ham Lodge was opened, and the minutes of the last lodge Grassi. I. Rayner, VV. S. Hoyte, T. A. Dickson, J. Rowe, VV. J. , , C. J. Clap , J. Farrier, G. and lodge of emergency were read and confirmed. The Hancock , S. Nathan , A. Cogliati , j. S. Muir, and A. Hardy. Tay lor, C. Jelly (Hon.), and H. elect 1472 ; and others. Secretary read the dispensation authorising the lodge meet- The lodge vvas opened in due torm, and ihe minutes of tne last 1 here was no business belore the chapter, but the lec- at the Ching ford Hotel instead of at Epping for the meeting were read and confirmed . Bro. G. H. Reynolds having tures vvere g iven by lhe Three Principals in grand style. ing rehearsed meeting. Bro. Hunter was raised the cere- offered himself as a candidate for initiation , the VV.M. The chapter being closed , the companions sat doivn to a installation , opened in the Second Degree. The VV.M, the ceremony. Lodge prettily served supper after which the usual mony being performed by Bro. James, P.M. 15. The vacated the chair in favour of Bro. A. Hard y, who rehearsed the , loyal and WM. then resumed the chair, and passed Bio. McKenzie. ceremony of installation , giving the charges to the Master, R.A. toasts were given and received with enthusiasm, and Messrs. Alfred George Shenstonand William Henry Jones Wardens, and brethren in a very clear and distinct manner. I'he after a most enjoyable and harmonious time, interspersed vvere initiated, after which the following resolution was lodge having been opened in the Third Degree, Bro. W. Brindley with songs and recitations, a verse of the National Anthem "That in consideration of the services rendered worked the ist Section of the Third Lecture. Lodge resumed to closed the proceedings. passed, Harnell proposed that Bro. S. Bro. Dance as Secretary of this lotlge since its the First Degree. Bro. R. J. J. by , P. M., Muir be elected a jo ining' member—seconded hy Bro. R. E. foundation , his resignation be not accepted , but that Brindley also proposed lhat liro 'H ard become Cursons ; Bro. VV: . y MANCHESTER.—Trafford Chapter (No. he be madean honorary member of the lod ge." This was member—seconded by Bro. A. .Proudfoot; both brethren 1496) . a joining —The installation meeting carried. The installation ceremony was then proceeded vvere unanimously elected . On rising for the second time. Bio. of this chapter was held on Wednesday, the iSth inst., with by Bro. James Salmon, P.M., P.P.G. Reg. Essex. VV. Brindlev proposed that Bro. H. G. Marsden , S.W., he elected at the Western Hotel, for the ensuing week—seconded by the J.VV., and earned Moss hide. Present : Comps. G. Hunt M.E.Z. ; G, The newly-installed VV.M., Bro. E. J. Aeworth, then in- VV.M . ' , unanimously. The VV. M. elect appointed his o llicers in rotation . Burslem , H.; J. McGrath, j.; J. C. Gillman, P.P.G.J., vested ihe following officers : Bros. T. J. Woodrow, I. P.M.; Iiro, \V. Brindley, in accordance with On rising for lhe third time , Treas. ; H. P. Jones, P.Z., Scribe E,; G. Johnson VV. Hug hes, S.VV. ; E. T. Moore, J.W. ; VV. J. London, that Bro. W. C. Smiih , I.P.M. 156 he , the by-laws, proposed 3, Scribe N. ; D. Johnson P.Z., Treas. ; J. Salmon, P.M., Sec; S. Abbott, S.D. ; J. elected Preceptor ; also that Bro. G. Reynolds, S. W. iu 14 and , D.C. ; S. D. McKellen, P.Z., P.S. ; VV. Biggs ist A.S. VV. Ty ler, J.D. ; E. G. Lewis, P.M., D.C; J. H. Wood- Sec. ami , he elected Treas. and Sec—seconded by Bro. T. A. , ; T. Carter, 2nd A.S. ; lied. F. Long, Org. ; C. VV. May row, l.G. ; and T. Chew, Stwd. The Installing Master Dickson , and carried unanimously. Bro. G. Reynolds rep bury, J. Challender, N. Jones, Kedge not being present their notices then proceeded with the ceremony, the addresses being Bros. W. Richards and F. , and VV. Riddell, Janitor. of motion respecting the by-laws fell through. The by-laws were deliveied in a very careful and impressive manner. After The chapter having been opened, and the minutes of the taken as read , whereupon Bro. R. J. Harnell proposed that the last meeting confirmed the transaction of some formal business, lodge vvas closed. stand be adopted—seconded by Bro. H. G. , the Auditor's report vvas presented. by-iaws as they now It showed that the chapter vvas in a The VV.M., afterwards, said he had a very pleasant duty Marsden , and carried unanimously. Nothing further offering for good financial position, a result mainl to perform , and one which did not often fall to the lot of the good of Freemasonry, the lodge vvas closed. y due to the devotion and energy ot Comp. a Master so soon after his installation. It vvas to ask Bro. Jones, Scribe E., to whom the warm thanks of the com- Salmon 's acceptance of a beautiful silk gown, as used by KENSINGTON LODGE (No. 176}).—A meeting was held on panions vvere accorded. The report having been adopted , at the Scarsda.e Arms Edwardes-square Common Councillors, and which several brethren had Tuesday, the 24th inst., , , Comp. Giliman, P.P.G.J., proceeded to install Comps, Kensington , VV. Present : Bros. Keene, W.M. ; H. F. Williams, Burslem subscribed towards, and which he (Bro. Aeworth) was asked , as M.E.Z., with Comps. McGrath, as H., and G. S.W.; Hubbard , J.VV.; J. H. Neville, S.D. ; Wiggins, J.D. j Johnson, as The following officers for the to present on their behalf. The g ift was intended to mark l.G.; Read, P.M., Preceptor; Cochrane, Weeks, J. year were W. C. Williams, subsequentl the recent honour conferred upon Bro. Salmon by the Wildes, Doggett, Turner, Craggs, and Sims. y invested : Comps. J. G. Gillman, P.Z., electors of the Coleman-street Ward, whilst it was further The lodge vvas opened in due form , and the minutes of last Treas.; H. P. Jones, P.Z., Scribe E.; VV. Biggs, Scribe evidence of the esteem and respect in which the recipient meeting were read and confirmed. The ceremony of initiation N.; D. Johnson, P.Z., D.C; S. D. McKellen, P.Z , Williams being candidate. The 1st was held by the Cralt. The VV.M. expressed an earnest was reheaised , Bro. VV. C. , P.S. ; T. Carter, ist A.S. ; C.;W. Maybury, 2nd A.S. ; F. 2nd , and 3rd Sections of the Lecture were worked by the Preceptor, Long, Org. ; and VV. Riddell, Janitor. The ceremony wish that Bro. Salmon might be spared many years to the brethren. Bro. Turner was elected a joining member. of assisted by installation and investiture being concluded represent the ward that had so wisely chosen him a mem- Bro. H . F. Williams vvas elected VV.M. for the next meeting, and , two candi- ber of the Common Council. the officers were appointed in rotation. The lodge vvas then closed. dates were proposed for exaltation, and the chapter was closed. Bro. Salmon very heartily thanked the brethren for their * handsome gift, which he knew carried with it such CREATON LODGE (No . 1791).—A meeting was held on The companions then adjourned for lefreshment, and earnest evidence of the respect in which he was held by the Thursday, the 19th inst ., at the Wheatsheaf Hotel, Goldhawk. " The Health of the M.E.Z. and the olher Officers of the Craft generally, and which was also testified in a most un- road , Shepherd's Bush , VV. Present : Bros. J. R. Allman, VV.M. j Chapter " were honoured in Masonic form. Sec C, mistakeable manner at the recent election. Jennings, S.W. ; E. Austin, J.W. ; Lhaltont, P.M., .; Hagan, S.U.; Whittcll, J.D. ; L. Cox, l.G.; cavers, Stwd .; T, Thebrethren then adjourned to the larg e hall, where a H. VVood , P.M.; Cochrane, P.M.; D. Stroud, Stonnill , Johnston , INSTRUCTION, capital banquet had been prepared, and afttrdue justice Martinean , and Sansom. Bro. A. Taylor was a visitor. had been done to it, the usual loyal toasts were given and The lodge vvas opened , and the minutes were read and confirmed . responded to. The ceremony of initiation vvas rehearsed, Bro. Taylor candidate, MOUNT SINAI CHAPTER (Xo. igJ.-Th's old established chapter of instruction meets as usual at the Union Tavern , Air- " The Health of the Worshipful Master " was submitted Bro. Martineau answered the questions leading to the Second an E.A. retired, lhe lodge was opened in street, Recent-street, VV., under Ihe able Preceptorship of Comp, by the Immediate Past Master, who congratulated the lodge Degree, and being only the Second Degree. The ceremony of raising vvas to be rehearsed , Cottebrune, on Saturdays, at 8 p.m. on the selection the brethren had made in electing Bro. and Bro. Stonnill having answered the questions leading to the On Saturday last the ceremony of exaltation vvas rehearsed in Aeworth as Master. He knew no brother in the Epping Third Degree, vvas entrusted. The lod ge vvas opened in the Third an able and instructive manner by the following companions : Lodge that vvas more popular than their present W.M., and Degree, and the ceremony completed. The lod ge was resumed to Comps. G. Gregory, M.E.Z.; J, Carter, H.; J. Docker, J.; T. Edmunds S.N.; and Dean it vvas anticipated that a very prosperous year awaited him. the First Degree. Bro. Jennings was elected W.M. for the next , , P.S., each of wnom will resume ihose ollices to-morrow (Saturday). This is an excellent opportunity for The toast was enthusiastically responded to with musical meeting. Bro. A. Taj lor vvas elected a joining member. The lodge vvas then closed . those desirous of studying the ceremony. honours, after which Bro. Aeworth suitably replied, remarking that the pros- (No 2012).—A meeting was held at perity of a lodge did not rest so much with the W.M. as the CHISWICK LODGE . the Windsor Castle Hotel, King-street, Hammersmith, on Saturday, fllarft jlasonrg* brethre n themselves, and if they would only rally round and the 21st instant. Present : Bros. Long, VV.M.; Brown, S.W.; support him during his year of office , he hoped that he Stroud, J.W.j G. Gardner , P.M., Tteas.; Wimpey, S.D.; might be able to leave the chair with the satisfaction of Wood , P.M., J.D. ; Hughes, I.G. ; Ayling, P.M., Preceptor ; PRINCE LEOPOLD LODGE (No. 238).—This knowing the lodge was in a very prosperous condition, and Speigel, P.M.; Sims, P.M.; Craggs, Hopkins, Cotton , Woodin , lodge met for the dispatch of business at Anderton's Hotel, that he still continued to enjoy the esteem and respect of Moore, Clarke, Anderson , and others. on the 17th inst. Among those present were Bros. T. O. ge was opened in due form , and the minutes were read the brethren who had elected him to preside over the Epping The lod Harding, VV.M.; Allied Tisley, P.A.G.D.C, P.M., and conlirmed . The W.M. worked the ceremony of initiation , Sec ; T. C. Walls, P.M., P.G.S.B. Lodge for the ensuing year, and for which he heartily kins being candidate. The VV.M. vacated the chair ; H. Harris, Chaffourier, Bro. Hop , Richards and others. thanked Ihim. which Bro. Moore , W.M. elect 255, then occupied , and invested , The Worshipful Master, in proposing the toast of " The the officers. The VV.M., Bro. Long, then took ths chair, and The minutes of the previous meeting having been read I.P.M. and other P.M.'s," drew attention to the fact that, worked the 2nd Section of this Lecture. Bro. Stroud gave the and confirmed , the ballot vvas taken on behalf of a brother oliicers installed b Bru. Moore in a very satis- as regarded their I.P.M., Bio. VVoodiow, every one knew addresses to the y for advancement, but from unavoidable circumstances he Bro. Brown , S.W., was elected W.M. for next how he had carried out his duties during the past year and factory manner. vvas prevented from attending. Apologies for non-attend- , , meeting. in the name of the lod ge, presented him with a P.M.'s ance having been given, bro. Walls gave a notice of (WESTMINSTER) LODGE (No. 3030).—A jewel, which bore wilh it the goodwill and esteem of the THE ABBEY mo:ion " lhat for the present the January meeting be dis- on Friday, the 2oth inst., at the King's Arms, brethren. meeting was held continued. " The lodge vvas then closed, and a Lod ge of Bro. Aeworth eulogised the way in which the Bucking ham Palace-road , S.VV. Present: tirus. Holland, VV.M.; ceremony Ark Mariners under the presidency ot Bro. A. Tisley, of installation had been done by Bro. Salmon, Harvey . S.W.j Hume.J.VV.; Gibson , P.M., Preceptor; Coughlan, P.M ., and also rendered lilting praise to Bro. Lewis, the Sec; Mann , S.D. ; Blades, J.D.; Pi per, l.G.; Green, P.M.; W.C.N., vvas duly opened. hist Master of the lodge. Mason , P.M. ; Brandon, Coleman, Hobbs, Edwards, and Huberts. There being no business to transact except tbe reading' All these brethren responded, the I.P.M. making special The lodge vvas opened in due form , and the minutes of the last of the minutes, it was closed, and the brethren adjourned -e read and confirmed. The lodge was opened in the allusion to the Freemasonr> generall meeting vve. to refreshment. A few toasts followed. principles of y. Second Degree. The VV.M. vacated the chair, which W..S taken The toasts of "lhe Initiates," " The Visitors," and by Bro. Coleman, who worked the ceremony of installation , Bro. I he Officers " were also proposed and responded to. Mason being the VV.M. elect. The addresses to Maater, Wardens, TWICKENHAM.—Sir Francis Burdett Lodge During iven in splendid style. Thc ceremony of raising the evening various songs were rendered by Miss and brethren were g (No. 181).—This lod ge met at the Albany Hotel on the Madeline Hard Miss Rhoda Sutherland Master James was afterwards rehearsed , Bro. Hobbs being the candidate. The y, , , iSth inst., when there vvere present among others, Bros. Mr. Page Hannant and Bro. Sidney Santon to whom was lodge was re _ umed to the First Degree, and the chair was re- , , Holland , to whom a vole of thanks was unani- H. H iggins, W.M.; C. H. Kohler, S.VV., W.M. elect ; entrusted lhe occupied by Bro. musical arrangements of the evening. mously voted , to be recorded on the minutes, for the able and Bailey, J.W. ; Porter, M.O. ; Simmonds, S.O. ; VV. efficient manlier in which he had opened and closed the lodge for Fisher, P.M., P.G.S. Middx., Treas. ; T. C. Walls, P.M., Bro. Harvey vvas unanimously elected VV.M. for the first time. P.G.S.B., Sec. ; Davis, J.D.; and rj. T. Briggs, I.P.M. the prox. Nothing t'urtner offering, the lodge vvas closed. INSTRUCTION. 3rd Bro. Gardner, P.M., P.P.G.D.C. Middlesex and Surrey, vvas a visitor. HVDE DARTFORD.— E.MUL.UIOM LODGE (No. 299).—A meeting vvas PARK LODGE (No. 1425).—A meeting was held on The ballot was taken on behalf of Bro. Bonney, Leigh Monday, the lace held on Tuesday , the 24th inst., at the Bull Hotel. Present : Bros . 23rd inst., at the Porchester Hotel, Leinster-p , Hind Lodge, and it proved to be unanimous. Bros. Watson and Ueveland-squarc, Porchester-terrace , Paddington W. Present; C. Powling, W.M.; Chas. , Sec, S. W.; A. Bovey, J.W. ; , P.G.S.B. Essex Preceptor; C. D Mears Meacock, who had been previousl B'os. C. S. Mote, W.M.; J. R. Allman , S.W. 1425, S.VV. ; VV , C. C. Potter, P. iVl. 1343, , . , y balloted for, being in H. Chalfont , P.M. H. Dehane J P.P S.D.; W.J. Greig, VV.M. 299, P.G.P., 1 .3.; and Carter, Tyler. attendance,{were, together with Bro. Bonney, impressively 1435, |.W.; , 1 .M. 1543, . ili e First Degree and the minutes of S.G.D. Essex , Sec; H . IVloss, S.D. ; VV. Death, J.D.; J. C. The ludge was opened in , advanced to the Degree of M.M.M. by the W.M. Out of the previous meeting were read and confirmed. The ceremony of Runway, l.G.; O. VV. Baitley, Stwd.; Capt. A. Nicols, P.M , deference to Bro. Walls, who desired to install Bro. Kohler ¦974, P.D.G.S. of W. Punjab : Dr. 1. Insleby Mackenzie , P.M , initiation was rehearsed, fjro . Greig being the candidate. The second times as VV.M., Bro. Higgins kindly vacated the chair in his ;?2,3o° (S.C), P.P.S.G.W. Devon; C. T. Thomson , VV.M. 169; ; VV.AI. rose for the first and , vvnen it was proposed by U Davies, Bro. Potter, P. M., and seconded by Bro. Grei g, that tlie S.W. favour. The Installing Master was assisted by Bros. I'.M. 167; and D. Stroud , 55, W.M. 204S. , lhc lod ge vvas opened in due lorm, and the minutes of the last occupy the chair at the next meeting—carried bro. Hind returned Briggs, as S.VV. ; Gardner, as J.W.; Fisher, as D.C. ; meeting were read and conlirmed . The ceremony of initiation thanks. The VV.M. rose fur the third time, when it was proposed and Higgins, I.G. The officers appointed vvere Bros. was rehearsed , Uro. Dr. Mackenzie being candidate. Bro. Thom- that a vote of thanks be recorded ou the minutes to Bro. Powling Bailey, S.VV. ; Porter, J.W. ; Simmonds for the able manner in which he had carried out the duties of the , M.O. ; Thomas, •j 'n having been examined and entrusted , the lodge was opened in S.O. ; Woodruff ; Davis tic Second evening, that beingthe lirsttime—carried . Nothing further offering , J.O. , S.D. ; Von Joel, J.D. ; Degree, and the ceremony of passing vvas rehearstd. Watson, l.G.; VV. Fisher Treas. lhe utxt nii ctini; being- the one previous to that of the mother for the good of Freemasonry, the lodge ivas closed. , ; T. C. Walls, sec. ; e k '""ge, the ollices will , in accordance with the by-laws, be reserved M acoc , D.C. ; Bonney, Stwd.; and Harrison , Tyler. A oina'rs o£ lllt: Hyd<: l' ark Lodge. Bro. Allman was elected P. M.'s jevyel (manufactured by Bro. George Kenning) VV« li f .M. for the following meeting, and appointed the officers in rota- H.R.H. Prince Albert Victor, S.G.W., hon- having being presented to Bro. Higgins, in recognition of n°n . After " Heariv good wishes," lhe lodge vvas closed. oured the Lord Mayor of York (tiro. Alderman J. his excellent services, the sum of live guineas, upon the Sy kes Rymer, F.M., P.P.G.R.) with his presence at his motion of Bro. Wails, vvas voted to the list of Bro. VV. lordshi 's State Banquet, on the 17th inst., and amongst Fisher, as Steward to the Mark ISLINGTON LODGE (No. 1471).—A meeting was held on p Benevolent Festival, 1888. 1 uesday, the 24th inst., at the Cock Tavern Hi hbury. Present - other biethren present were the Sheriff ot York (Bro. S. Bros. W. Tay lor, P.M., and D. P. Cama, at their request, ros , g . g - Uarke, VV.M. ; G. Reynolds, S.W.; A. Cox, J.W.; VV. Border, S.W. York Lodge) ; Bros. Major J. VV. Woodall, were placed on the non-resident list of members. Bro. ^ ."t . PTOptorj C. M. Coxon, Sec. ; J. Duncan , S. D.; F. P.G. Treas.; Sir F. Milner, P.M., P.P.S.G.W. ; Col. Walls gave a notice of motion—" That the sum of two ,>L) J S Na er G, Harding, I.oomes, KiJsby, anisca • ' ' PP ' '• < the Hon. H. Legge, P.M. ; Sir J. Terry (ex-Lord Mayor) ; guineas be voted to the Poore Testimonial Fund." the lod ge vvas J. Todd, P.M., t'.P.S.G.W.; A. Buckle, P.M., P.P.G.D. ; The lodge having passed a vote of thanks to the Installing ¦ ¦ opened in due form , and the minutes of the last =«ing were read and confirmed , The ceremony of initiation and the Rev, H. Lovvther Clarke, Sheriffs' Chaplain. Officer , was then closed, and the brethren adjourned to the banquet, which vvas most genially presided over by the W. H. H. Shirley, M.A., E.P. of the Shadwell Clerke Pre- (Continued from page 49). Master, whose speeches, though brief , were exceeding l y neat ceptory, vvas a visitor. in 1792 went to the " Black Horse," in Carey-street. In and pertinent. The minutes of previous meeting having been read and 1793, its meetings were held, respectivel y, in Phcenix Bro. Gardner, in responding to the toast of " The Visi- confirmed , Sir Kni ght J. H. Dodson , E.C. elect, vvas im- Court (presumrbly at the " Duke 's Head," its former tors," spoke in hi g h terms of the working of the lod ge. pressively installed as E.C. by Sir Knight Glenn , assisted place ot meeting), in Longacre, and at the " Grapes ," in Sir Kni He said it had affoided him a great deal of pleasure to be by ghts F. W. Driver and G. Graveley . The Wardour-street , Soho. In 1794, its place of meeling was present that day, as the W.M., the P.M.'s, and several of following appointments vvere then made : Sir Knig hts - the " Sun," Great Windmill-street , and in 1705, the " Bull the brethren vvere old and dear friends of his. Glenn, Prelate ; Alfred Tisley, 1st Capt. ; Capt. F and Ram, in Old-street. After four years at the last in eloquent terms responded on behalf of Stohwasser, 2nd Capt. ; W. Paas, Treas. ; T. C. Walls, Bro. Brings, , named tavern , it went in 1799 tj the " Britannia," Golden- "The Past Masters." Reg. ; H.J. Lardner, Expert; Wood , C. of L.; J. U. lane, Barbican , and there remained also four years, to The proceedings shortly afterwards terminated. Spence, ist Std. B.; Sir L. ]. Parry , Bart., 2nd Std. B.; 1S03. From the date of the warrant of the Iodge in 17S8, L. Steele, ist Hearld ; C. Slater, 2nd Heralt ; N. to the 31st August, 1S00, the first period of nearly thirteen Prower, D.C. Rawles, Equery. A Past Commander 's jewel years of the lod ge's existence, the record of its proceedings FRIZINGTON.—Henry Lodge (No. 216).— (manufactured by Sir Kni g ht George Kenning), having is unfortunatel y lost, and the foregoing particulars are The installation meeting of this lod ge vvas held on Wednes- been presented to Sir Kni ght J. 13. Glenn , a vote of necessarily obtained fro m the entries in the Grand Lodge day, the 18th inst. Bro. Geo. Dalrymp le, P.M., P.A.G. thanks to him , as Installing Officer , vvas ordered to be Registers. In 1S05, the " White Swan ," in VVhite Cross- D.C. of England , presided , supported by the officers and recorded in the minutes. Sir Kni ght Lieut. T. C. Walls street, found the lodge a home, and in the same year, 1803, members of the lodge. having been appointed to represent the encampment at the it is stated in the existing lodge minute book " Lodge The minutes vvere read and confirmed , and, previous to Centenary Festival of the Royal Masonic Institution for 245 removed to the house of Bro. John Thomas, the installing the W.M. elect, three candidates vvere balloted Girls, Sir Kni ght Lardner gave a notice of motion "that " Rose and Crown," Clare-court, Drury-lane. In 1805 for and advanced to the Honourable Degree of Maik the sum of 10 guineas be voted from the funds towards the some unwarrantable proceedings took place in the lodge, Master. Bro. Dr. James I. Lace, VV.M. elect, P. J.G.D., Stewards' List." A late member of the encampment in sundry members were expelled , and on Jul y 22nd of that was then presented by Bro. B. Craig, P.M., P.P.C.D.C., distress having been relieved with the sum of three guineas, year, the Dep. G. Master, Bro. Thos . Harper, being pre- and duly installed and proclaimed according ly, and invested apolog ies for non-attendance vvere received from Sir sent, the warrant was handed to the members present, and viz : Bros. Routledge Knights F. Binckes the following as his officers, James , , P.E.C. ; Thomas VV. Kelly, Capt. J. a Master appointed to serve until next St. John 's Day. S.W. ; J. Dickson, J.W. ; B. Cra ig, M.O. ; Geo. Low- G. F. Richardson , and others. Two or three days afterwards Bro. Thomas notified his den, S.O.; VV. J. Harvey, J.O. ; Jas. Harper, P.M., The encampment was then closed , and the Sir Knights willingness to permit fuither meetings at his house in Clare- VV. Swain , Reg. of MUs.; Geo. P.J.G.W., Treasurer; adjourned to the banquet, which vvas admirably served by court, and at a meeting held at the " Crown," Fleet- Dalrymple, Sec ; A. Cross, S.D. ; H. Hartley, J.D. ; lhe caterer. Before the removal of the cloth the usual street, on ist August, it vvas resolved to remove to Bro . Gordon Tyler. A vote of J. Wakefield , I.G. ; and John , toasts received full justice. "The Health of the Visitors " Coulson's, " The Swan ," White Cross-street, its last thanks vvas passed to be accorded to the Installing Master, vvas coupled with the name of Sir Kni ght H. Shirley, who previous place of meeting, and the ensuing meeting vvas and it vvas intimated to the brethren that the lecture would congratulated the encampment on its financial prosperity, held at that house on 20th August, 1S05. But eight months be given and the balance sheet read the next regular unbounded hospitality, and its excellent working. The pro- after, viz., on the iSth March, 1S..6, the lodge returned to Iodge. ceedings terminated at an early hour. the " Britannia ," in Golden-lane, Barbican , where, on With " Hearty good wishes " the lodge vvas duly closed , igth December, 1S09, a motion vvas carried for removal and Bro. Dr. Lace invited all present to the banquet hal l, ENTERTAINMENT AT THE ROYAL to the " Luke's Head," Old-street, and the lodge met at where a substantial luncheon was served, and with the old that tavern on the 21st December, On iSth Decem- fire of the Frizingtonians a most agreeable evening vvas MASONIC BENEVOLENT 1S09. ber, iSio, it was resolved to move to the " Princess Royal ," spent with toast and song. INSTITUTION. Paul-street, Finsbury, and the lod ge met thereon December 23rd of that year. Whilst there, the Union of the two rival On Monday evening, the 23rd inst., Bro. George H. Grand Lod BRIDGWATER.—Unanimity, Sincerity, and ges took place, and the lodge took its new number Kenning, assisted by a party of ladies and gentlemen, very of 309, United Grand Lodge of England. From February Philanthropic Lodge (No. 291).— On Thursday, y entertained the residents at the Institution kindl , Croydon, 3rd , 18 11, to January 22nd, 1S33, a period of 22 years, the the ig h inst., at a meeting of this lodge, held at their by giving them a capital concert. minutes of proceedings are lost, a circumstance to be head-quarters, the Royal Clarence Hotel , Bro. A. Duckelt, The following is the programme :—Pianoforte duet, much regretted , , as duiing the early part of that peiiod , the retiring S.VV of the lod ge, was installed as W.M. for "The British Patrol ," the Misses Lovell ; Song, "No viz., between 1S11 and 1S17, there would in all probability the year ensuing, the ceremony being conducted bv Bro. thank you , Tom ," Miss A. M. Lovell ; Trio, " The bird be found many very interesting records relating to pro- R. C. Use, the R.W.P.G.M. of Mart Masons, Somerset. at sea," Mrs. Mason , junr., and the Misses Kenning; ceedings in connection with the formation of the United The W.M. appointed and invested his officers as follows ! , "The Editor 's story, Recitation " Mr. Herbert Grose; Grand Lodge, and the immediate results of that Union , Bros. J. Burnett , I.P.M.; E. Fry Wade, S.W.; J. T. Song, " Will o' the Wisp, " Mr. Mason, junr.; Song, which took place 1S13-14 ; and this supposition is justified Dunsford, J.W .; Rev. C. Winter, Chap. ; G. B. Laffan , " Three eld maids of Lee," Miss Flo Kenning; Fifteen by an entry under date of December M.O. ; G.Stravvbiidge S.O. ; T. Floyd Norris 19th , 1809, when at , , j.O.; C. minutes with a Ventriloquist and Mimic, Professor De the same meeting, at which it was resolved to remove to Lucette, P.M., Treas. ; F. J. Saunders, Sec ; H. M. Vox ; Song-, "Simon the Cellarer," Bro. G. H. Kenning. the " Luke's Head " Old-street Kemmis B. C. Board Stwd.; Dr. Wicksteed , , " Bro. Grant proposed Bro. , D.C; , , Part 2—Pianoforte dutt by the Misses Lovell ; Song, Bent, P.N.W. (sic), as a delegate to attend the Grand S.D. ; A. B. Cottam , J.D.; W. H. Tamlyn, l.G.; and " Cherry ri pe," Miss A. M. Lovell; Trio, " Rest thee on Lodge respecting W. Webber ler. Bro. R. C. Else the Union . . . and Bro. Bent was nomi- , T y , having been accorded this mossy pillow. " Mrs. Mason , junr ., and the Misses nated." Duiing that period— 1S11 to 1S13—we find , an unanimous vote of thanks for so kindly undertaking, "The Owl critic how- Kenning; Recitation , ," Mr. Herbert ever, that in 1S13 the lodge's quarters vvere at the " Bell ," and so ably performing, the ceremony of installation , re- Grose ; Song, "The Friar of Orders grey," Mr. Mason , in Noble-street, Falcon-square ferred to the fact of Bro. Henry James Parsons son of their , and in 1S16 it went to the , junr. ; Sorg, " When the heart is young," Miss Flo " Britannia ," at Hoxton. From this house the lod respected townsman (Dr. Parsons), who was recently ap- Kenning; Professor De Vox introduced his wooden- ge took its first Iod ge title ot " Biitannia ," No. 309, in 1819, altering pointed a jud ge at Bombay, having also received the ap- headed family; Song, " 1 reall y am so sleepy," Bro. G. same in 182 1 to its present title of pointment of P.G.M. of Maik Master Masons in the " Lodge of Industry ." H. Kenning. The occupation of the place of meeting at Hoxton extended District of Bombay. He proposed "That the R.W.P.G. When all laboured so well fo entertain it vvould be in- over nine years, and in M.M., the P.G. Officers , and the officers and members ot ' 1S25 the first move of the Lodge of vidious to particularise , but the s.nging of Miss Flo Industry was taken, the place chosen being the " Duke of the Unanimity, Sincerity, and Philanthrop ic Lodge, here Kenning, and lhe recitations by Mr. Herbert Grose, merit Gloster," Bethnal Green. Two assembled , beg to offe r their sincere congratulations and years later—in 1S27—the particular notice. The entertainment was a mo.-t enjoyable lod ge removed to the " Panther ," Belhnal Green-road ; in heartv good wishes to the R.W. Bro. Henry Tames Parsons one, and thoroughly appreciated by those for whom it vvas 18 10 the "Sun " in Clerkenwell on his appointment to the office of the P.G.M. of the 30 , ; and in 1S3 1 to its old given. quarters at the " Britannia ," Golden-lane, Barbican. There District ol Bombay. " The resolution vvas seconded by At the termination Bro. Terry, in the name of the resi- it was located , when in 18 Bio. Dr. H. M. Kemmis P.M., and unanimousl 32, the re-numbering of the lodges , y agreed dents, thanked Bro. George H. Kenning and his friends took place, and its new number became to. for their kindness in attending, and for the enjoyment 219. Next year— '$33—January 23rd , when the minutes of proceedings are The brethren afterwards dined together as usual , under afforded , which vvas acknowledged by Bro. George H. resumed, the Lod the presidency of the W.M. ge of Industry, No. 219, went to the Kenning, and afler the National Anthem had been sung " Lock and Key," West Smithhtld-road; in 1S the Old Fo!ks retired. 34 to the "Ship " Tavern , Litlle Turnstile, Holborn. Here it settled down for four years, but became restless in 1S38, when it ancient anti &ccqjtefc Utttt, removed to the " Hercules Pillars," Great Queen-street, ©bituarg. and, for a brief space, to the "Georg e and "blue Boar," LEEDS.— Leodiensis Chapter (No. 77).—In Holbom, and the next year—1839—to the Grand Hotel, the unavoidable absence of the M.VV.S., E. and P. Bro. BRO. J. R. EVANS. Covent Garden, where it remained but for two H. Warwick, the chapter was opened on Tuesday, the 17th In our impressicn of the 21st instant wehadthe pleasure years, for in 1S4 1 it occup ied quarters at the instant, at the Masonic Hall , Great George-street , by III. of announcing the successful installation of Bro. J. R . "Three Tuns," in Chancery-lane 0 , returning how- Bro. R. Wilson, 30 , P.M.W.S., assisted by the officers of Evans, of Lodge of Sincerity, No. 292, Liverpool , for the ever, to the "Grand Hotel," Covent Garden , in 1S43 . the chapter. III. Bro. C. J. Banister vvas received and ensuing year, since which vve have received the melanchol y From the nth June, 1S42, to i6>h January, 1S66, another duly saluted. The minutes of the last meeting were read intelligence of his death , which took place on Wednesday, period of about 22 years, the minutes are again' lost , and 0 and confirmed. 111. Bro. Banister, S.G.l.G., 33 , and l.G. the iSth instant, at his residence, Upper Hope-place. He they are supposed to have been destroyed by fire at the North-Eastern District , vvas then invited to install the had been in delicate htalth for some lime past, but nothing residence of one or other of the lod ge's numerous Secre- M.W.S. elect, E. and P. Bro. J. VV. Poorness, who vvas occurred to alarm either himself or his fiiends. As to taries. Again the paiticulars of places of meeting have presented by 111. Bro. R. Wilson, 30°, which he had much his condition , he was pursuing his usual avocations until to be supp lied from the official records of returns to Grand pleasure in doing, and performed the ceremony with the Friday preceding his death , when he was compelled to Lod ge, and we find that in 1S44 it met at the " Northum- his usual care and impressiveness. A unanimous vote of go home fro m his business, where he remained , as already berland Arms," Covent Garden, remaining there duiing thanks vvas passed by acclamation to the 111. brother for intimated , till death called him away from this vale of tears 1S44-5, hut in 1S46 it went to the " Round Table" Tavern , to the Grand Lodge above. He was interred on Saturday coming so great a distance to attend lhe chapter at this in Leicester-square, staying there two years. In 1848 the season of the year. The M . VV.S. then appointed E. and P. last at the Smithdown-road Cemetery, his funeral being " Swan " Tavern and '• Lord Dover Hotel ," Hungeiford Bros. A. Hess, Prelate ; VV. J. Beck, ist General; T. B. attended by a larg e number of biethren fro m his own lodge, Market, gave it shelter ; and seven years after, 1K55, its Fox, 2nd General; J. D. Kay, Treas. ; R . Wilson, 30°, as well as representatives fro m other lod ges, who met the place of meeting was " Dicks' Coffee House," Fleet-street. Recorder; G. H. Locking, G.M. ; J. Gerrard, Raphael ; funeral coi I ege on ils entry to the cemetery, and, forming two Here commenced its longest sojourn in any one place, ex- J. Walmsley, Herald ; W. Armstead, C. of G.; and S. deep, preceded it t J the churc h, and afterwards to the grave tending over a period of 11 years, in the course of which, Barraud , Equerry. Business over, the chapter vvas closed. side. On the conclusion of the funeral service the brethren viz., in 1S63, on another re-numbeiing of lod ges taking The M.W.S., Bro. Fourness, invited lhe brethren to a placed spri gs of acacia on the coliin , as well as a hand- place, it received its present number , 1S6. As lhe "Lodge sumptuous banquet , at the completion of which he gave the some wreath which had been presented by the members of of Industry, 1S6," it came to Freemasons ' Hall in 1S66, loyal toasts, also " 'lhe Healihof the Supreme Council , 33," the lod ge. Amongst the most prominent members of the but after six years, and in 1S72, it again visited the City, and their old and valued friend " 111. Bro. Baniste r," lodge lo which deceased belonged vvere Bros. R. Young, and met for three years at Masons' Hall , Masons' Avenue. P.M., P.P.S which vvere heartily honoured. .G.D. ; J. VV. Page, I.P.M. ; F. F. Then the lod ge went back to Westminster in 1875, and Bro. Banister vvas received with great kindness, and, Foulkes, P.M. ; VV. Hug hes, P.M., I reas.; R. Crockett, held its meetings at Westminster Chambers, Victoria-street, after rep lying with gieat cordiality, proposed the health , P.M.; C Wadsworth , P.M.; J. VV. Wensley, S.W. ; making its final remova 1, three yeais I* later , and in 187 S re- prosperity, and everything good for himself and the . Vernon, S.D. ; and G. A. Heuser, I.G. ; as well as a newing its labours at Freemasons' Hall , Great Queen-~ chapter. In replying, the M .W.S. promised to hold meetings number of private friends. street, where, in this year of light, 5S92, A.D. iSS3, it has for the practice of the officers, and hoped they vvould all completed its centenary of Masonic usefulness and Charity . attend. BRO. CHAPLIN HENRY. May many centuries of prosperity attend the Lodge of Other toasts vvere duly proposed and replied to, and a Industry, 1S6. So Mote it be 1 very pleasant evening vvas spent. The funeral of the late Bro. Chap lin Henry took place at Nunhead Cemetery on the 23rd inst. There was a large gathering of his friends present : Amongst the Bro. the Earl of Euston , P.G.M. Northants and mourners were Messrs. Montem Smith, A. E. Smith, G. Hunts, Bro. the Rajah of Kuch-Behar, and Bro. the Hon. I&niflfjte Eemplar . Tay lor, Tilling, jun., and C. Wright; the following also Egerton Hubbard , M.P., were among the company present attended—Messis. Michael Watson, Iver McKay, G. at the County Ball held in the Town Hall, Bucleinghain, on MOUNT CALVARY ENCAMPMENT.—(D). Tedder, A. Letter, Kift , Seymour Smith , Distin , Kinkee, Monday . —This old encampment met at the Inns of Court Hotel , Horscioft , Moss, H. Tay lor, Hastings Miller , CC, R. The will of the late Bro. Lord de Table)', Lin:oln 's Inr , on the 13th ult. Among those present vvere Baker, E. Seaman , and severa l others. '1 he boys fro m P.P.G.M. Cheshire, has been recentl y proved , the per- hts B. Glenn , E.C ; j. H. Dodson the " Foundling, with Mr. M Sir Kni g J. , ist. Capt. ; " yles Foster, Organist, sonalty being sworn at upwa rds of £71,000. He bequeaths Capt. F. Stohwasser, Expert ; H. J. Lardner, C. of L.; attended , and the burial service vvas read by the Rev. H. to Lady de Tabley absolutely his jewellery, his house in W. Paa?, P.G.B.B., P.E.C. Treas.; Lieut. T. C Walls, Jackson , Chap lain. The coffin was of polished oak, with U pper Belgrave-street and its contents, except the family P.G.C.G., P.E.C. Reg. ; Wood , ist Std. B.; Alfred brass fittings; it was covered with beautiful wreaths and plate and pictures from Tabley House, his horses and Williams, P.E.C; Robert Berridge, P.E.C, G.B.B. ; F. crosses, sent by his numerous friends from all parts ; carriages, £4000 and a rent-charge of £5000 a year on lhe W. Driver, M.A., P.E.C; George Graveley, P.E.C ; amongst them vvas a wreath fro m the Committee and titled estates, in addition to £1000 a year secured to her I. Steele, C. Slater, W. Maple, and others. Sir Knight members of the St, George's Glee Union. ladyship under her marriage settlement. Bro. Sir Frederick Milner, Bart., has generously The installation meeting of the Gladsmuir undertaken the cost of restoring a fine statue of Queen Lodge, No. 13S5, will take place at the Red Lion Hotel, Anne in the Leeds Town Hall, which was presented by an Barnet, this (Friday) afternoon , Bro. Lewis Morris, S.W., ancestor of Sir Frederick's, who vvas Mayor of the town being the W.M. elect. in 1712. Upon the motion of Bro. Deputy and Under- To-morrow (Saturday) the King and Queen of Sheriff Beard 50 guineas were voted to the fund for the SH M relief of the sufferers by the |recent destruction^ the B the Belgians will give a court dinner in honour ot Bro. the Grand Theatre Islington. S^ , J Baron H. de Worms, M.P., who is on a visit to Bel gium The next monthly meeting of the General Com- Bros . Lord Brassey and Shaw-Lefevre M.P., Royal Masonic Institution for Boys will be in connection with the Sugar Bounties Question, and the mittee of the Baroness de Worms. vvere present at the annual soriee of the Bradford Chamber at Freemasons' Hall on Saturday, the 4th prox. held held on of Commerce, which was held at the Bradford Technical According to advices rece ved from New York, Bro. E. C. Keevil presided at a meeting College on Monday evening. ^^^ Tuesday in the banqueting room of the St. James's mother of the late Bro. General Garfield Mrs. Garfield , , to take into consideration the increasing Bro. Baron Henry de Worms, M.P., who went the United States, is dead. Restaurant , President of demands made on the ratepayers by the Metropolitan last week to Belgium with reference to the Sugar Bound.s Bro. Lord Brassey, has made an abatement of Board of Works. Question , vvas received in audience by the King of the 30 per cent, on the year s rentals of his tenants on his Belgians, at Brussels, on Monday. estates in Sussex. Bro. Lord Brassey occupied the chair at a meeting held at Exeter Hall on Tuesday evening, when a During the exhibition of the Queen's Jubilee The Court of Common Council of London at its presents the Bethnal Green Muesum will be kept in the Guildhall on Thursday, the 19th inst., lecture on "The Northern Territory of South Australia " meeting vvas delivered by Mr. Hugh Watt, M.P. specially open on Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., passed a vote of condolence with the family of the late Bro . an admission fee of 6d. being charged for each person. Alderman Sir John Staples, K.C.M.G., P.G.D. Bros. Sir G. O. Trevelyan , Bart., M.P., Lord G. , by which property to the value of about Hamilton, M.P., W. H. Long. M.P., and Sir E. Clarke, From the Freemason Office is issued the " Cos- A fire O.C, M.P. H.M.'s Solicitor-General , severally addressed mopolitan M asonic Calendar, Diary, and Pocket-book," 1,500,000 dollars vvas destroyed, occurred on Monday with its lists of lod ges and other data of interest to the the neighbourhood of Eighth and Arch-streets, political meetings held at various places on VVednesday night in evening. brethre n of the Craft.— The Manchester Guardian. Philadelphia, the principal suffe rers being retail dealers. Bro. Alderman Sir J. Whittaker Ellis, Bart., Prince Albert Victor of Wales as the guest of The Princes Adol phus and Frederick of Teck , M.P., has kindly undertaken to preside at the annual fes- Mr. Wentworth , of Wentworth Castle, vvas present at the who have been on a visit to Bro . Lord and Lady Brooke at tival of the Earlswood Asylum for Idiots, which will be held Barnsley Charity Ball on Tuesday evening, a distinguished Easton, Dunmow , returned to the White Lodge, Richmond at the Albion Tavern, Aldersgate-street, on the 13th April company being present. Park, on Monday evening. next. Bro. Sir Morell Mackenzie will leave London for Over 1400 head of game fell to the guns of The Daily Telegraph Correspondent in Paris San Remo to-morro w (Saturday), more than a month eight sportsmen , when shooting over the preserved ground states that the French Government have given their con- having elapsed since his last visit to his illustrious patient , of Bro. the Earl of Mansfield , Scone, Perthshire, on sent to the promulgation of the offer of a reward of 5000 of whose condition the reports are more hopeful. last. Of these 1100 vvere pheasants. Saturday francs for the discovery of the murderer of the late Bro. Bro. Col. R. VV. Edis will preside at the annual Northwick in memory of her late husband Archibald McNeill. Lady , , dinner at the Holborn Restaurant on Tuesday next, the Bro. Lord Northwick , has remitted the half-year's rent due A ball in connection with the City of Westminster 31st inst., of the South St. Pancras Conservative Associa- Michaelmas last and all arrears to her 'agricultural tenants Lodge, No. 1563, will be held at the Freemasons' Tavern , tion, and Bro. F. Seager Hant, M.P., will be one of the at Kelton, neat Stamford, and on all her other estates. on Tuesday,the 21st February.under the presidency of Bro. principal guests. The Lord Chancellor of Ireland (Bro. Lord Ash- E. B. Cox, W.M., of whom tickets may be had. By special dispensation full Masonic Regalia is to be worn. Bro. Sir Michael Hicks-Beach , Bart., M.P., bourne) and Lady Ashbourne entertained at luncheon presided at a meeting held at Netheravon , Wiltshire, on at the Four Courts, Dublin , on the 19th inst., a number A meeting of the Council of the Hospital Sun- he aoth instant , when Bro. VV. H. Long, M.P., Secretary of guests, including Bro. Lord and Lady Elcho and Bro. day Fund vvas held at the Mansion House, on Monday, to the Local Government Board , addressed his constituents , Lord Justice Fitzgibbon. when it was announced the amount of last year's collection Sir Michael Afterwards acknow ledging a vote of thanks A total ecli pse of the moon , visible in this available for distribution vvas £39, 125 , and it vvas recom- passed to him for presiding. country, will take place to-morro w (Saturday ) evening, the mended that £37,525 should be distributed amongst 107 h Renals has been chosen candidate hospitals and 50 dispensaries. Bro. Josep first contact with the earth' s shadow being at 9.30 p.m., for the alderman 's go.vn for the Ward of Aldersgate, made the total ecli pse being at 10.31 p.m. and ending at 12.9 p.m., Bro. the Rig ht Hon. Lord George Hamilton , vacant by the death of Bro. Alderman Sir John Stap les, the last contact with the earth's shadow being at 1.10 a.m. M.P., First Lord of the Admiralty, S. W . Chiswick Lodge, K.C.M.G. The nomination was fixed for Thursday, and on Sunday morning. accompanied by Bro. George Gardner , P.M.. Sec, attended the poll, if any, will take place to-day (Friday). was the of at the Grand Secretary 's office, Freemasons Wednesday 30th anniversary the ' Hall, on Bro. General S. Brownri presided at the ^ Thursday last, to sign the book , and was conducted over the J. gg marriage of the Imperial Crown Prince of Germany and annual general meeting, at the ollices, Palmerston- the Crown Princess (Princess Royal of Great Britain and building by Bro . Col. Shadwell H. Gierke, the Grand 35th Secretary . buildings , Old Broad-street, on the 20'.h inst., of the Pearl Ireland), and in honour of the event their Imperial High- River Land and Mineral Company. The report, recom- nesses were presented with bouquets by tl e Syndic, the At the regular meeting of the Temple Mark mending a dividend of 2 per cent, for the half-year, and German Vice-Consul , and the British residents at San Lodge held on the 17th inst., at the Huyshe Temple, making the year's dividend 4 per cent., vvas adopter4 , and Remo. Later in the day the Crown Princess opened a Pl ymouth , a handsomely framed tracing board of that a vote of thanks to the Chairman concluded the pro- bazaar in aid of the poor of the town , and in the evening Degree vvas presented to the lod ge by Bro. Rev. T. VV. ceedings. th ere was a grand display of fireworks. Lemon , M.A. Thanks vvere voted to Bro. Lemon for THE CHEADLE RAILWAY MINERAL AND L\ND At the last meeting of Eboracum Lod^e, No. his gift, and for his continued kindness and assistance to COMPANY (LIMIThD). he ledge. Bro. Georg e H. Selleck, the W.M., presided. 16 11, held at York , Bro. Clifford P. MacCalla, editor of t We have been favoured with a copy of the prospectus the Keystone, and Bro. Alfred F. Chapman , editor of the VVe regret to announce that Bro. Sir R. J. of this new company, and from the descri ption it contains Liberal Freemason , vvere, on the motion of Bro. T. B. Buxton , Bart., of Shadwell Court, The'furd , Norfolk, died of the purposes for which the said company has been Wh ytehead , seconded by the W.M., unanimousl y elected on Friday morn ng, the 20th inst. The deceased baronet established , and the locality in which its operations will be honorary members of the lodge. was initiated into Freemasonry while an undergraduate at conducted , as well as from the testimony furnhhed by the At the meeting' of the Southampton Lodge, No. Christ Church, Oxford , in the Apollo University Lodge, experts in support of its statements, there seem to us to be 394, held on Thursday evening, Bro. G. J. Tilling presid ng, No. 357, in the year 1S4S He vvas born in 1S29, and sat good grounds for antici pating that it will prove to be both a Bro. F. H. Candy, the S.W. of the lodge, vvas unani in the House of Commons as Member for the Southern valuable and a remunerative project. The purposes are mously elected VVorship ful Master for the ensuing year. Division of Norfolk from 1S71 to the general election said to be twofold—firstl y, to construct a line of railway A vo'e of condolence with the widow and family of the in 1885 . about four miles long f 10m Cheadle in Staffordshire, through lata Bro. G. Uunlop, a Past Master of the lodge, vvas The foundation-stone of the Clock Tower, which Draycott-le-Moors, to Cresswell Station on the main line of canied in silence, on the motion of the VV.M., seconded Bro. James Willing, head of the well-known firm of Willing the North Staffordshire Railway from Derby to Crewe, and by Bro. Aslatt. and Co., intends to present to the town of Brighton in by so doing, to develop the mineral resources of the Cheadle We learn from tbe Philadelphia Keystone that commemoration of the Queen's Jubilee , vvas publicly laid and Draycott Coal and Iron Field ; and secondly, to open up the celebration of New Year's Day at the Masonic Home by Sir A. J. Otway, Bart., on Friday, the 20th inst., the and develop a valuable building estate at Totmanslow. The in that city passed off very successfully. There was a large 70th anniversary of the birth of the generous donor. There area of the country to be traversed is well populated , while attendance of brethren and their friends, an excellent pro- vvas a large concourse of spectators, and the Mayor briefl y its mineral w ealth is immense, the Cheadle Basin being gramme of music vvas provided , and carried out with skill expressed his acknowledgments on behalf of the town for estimated to contain 1S0 million tons of coal, of which and taste, and Bros. Arnold and Williams delivered suitab'e the gift' The tower which, as to its main body, will stand about one-third has been secured by the Company. As addresses, the one describing what had been done, and the 76 feet high, will be constructed of Portland stone, the bars regards the minerals under about Soo acres of land in the other what vvould be done if the Craft generally desired. of polished red granite supporting eight columns of richest part of the Basin, the Company has arranged to Light refreshments were served afterwards. polished Aberdeen granite, and surmounted by a capital, acquire the rights to them free from royalty, rent charge, or wayleave of any kind, while as regards those under The Eureka Lodge, No. Dundalk &c. On the main walls between the columns will be 47, , Ireland, medallion portraits of the Queen, the late Prince Consort an additional 465 acies, it will secure these at very moder- on Monday, the instant elected Bro. W. , 9th , J. Hughan , the Prince of Wales, and the Princess of Wales, and the ate royalties . It is estimated that from the 1 >cal sales of Past S.G.D. of Eng land , P. Prov. S.G.W. and P. Prov. G, house coal onl there will result an annual profit of Sec. whole cost is estimated at £2000. y, £4000, of Cornwall , &c, &c, an Honorary Member in ap- and when the railway is opened , and the building sites preciation of the services he has rendered to Freemasonry Everyone must have heard with regret of the death, on Thursday ni ht, the 1 instant covered with houses, this revenue will of necessity be very "J general, and to the members of that lodge in particular. g 9th , of Alder- We man Sir Robert Garden, Bart., the senior Alderman of the largely increased. The Company have also purchased the understand that under the peculiar circumstances of freehold of over 100 acres ot building land at Totmanslow, the case Bro. Hug han has very heartily accepted the City of London, who, only the day previous had moved a vote of sympathy with the widow and family of the late Bro. near the proposed station , but well removed from the seat honour, althoug h declining, as a rule, such compliments, and admirabl and we Alderman Sir J. Staples. Sir Robert vvas in his 87th year, of the mining operations, y adapted for therefore have much pleasure in congratulating him residential purposes, on hill y ground , and adjoining the and the lodge according ly. A list of the lodges which have having been born in the year 1801. In earl y life he held a so commission in the 82nd Regiment, but sold out and took to main road Irom Stoke-upon-Trent to Uttoxeter, so that it pleasantly recognised Bro. Hughan 's devotion to the will be onl Ltalt stockbroking. He vvas elected Alderman for Dowgate in y some five miles from the district of the collieries would be an interesting and suggestive register. and potteries, with its teeming population and vast indus- 1849, vvas a Sheriff of London and Middlesex in 1S50, We regret to hear that Bro. T. B. Whytehead and Lord Mayor in trial resources. Thus the Company will bring its building o[ York 1857-8. In 1S71 he became Alderman , has sustained a heavy loss throug h the death of of the Ward of Brid ge Without. He vvas Kni estate into immediate communication with the Potteries, his father , g hted in 1850. Mr. William Whytehead, the sad event having Her Majesty and the late Prince Consort having been and the railway by which this will be effected will at the occurred on the ni ght of Friday, the 20th inst. The de- same time enable it to transport its coal and iron to the ceased entertained at thc Guildhall during his Shrievality, and was gentleman was in the 76th year of his age, having created a baronet last year on the occasion of London and ether markets. In short, the scheme looks Been born her Majesty in 1812. He had led an active life and identified visiting the City in commemoration of her Jubilee. He is like one that cannot fail to prosper, and the evidence by himself with all kinds of religious, scholastic, and benevo- which its statements are supported, coming, as we .have ent succeeded in his title by his son, Col. Fred. VV. Garden, a societies. Thoug h trained to the profession of the retired officer of the army. said, from experts, is undoubtedl y authoritative. Moreover, ' he retired after practising for a few years as a solicitor the management of the Company appears to have fallen ana , devoted his energies and much of his fortune to the Those of our readers who may have noticed a into excellent hands, Col. F. Duncan , C.B., M.P., and Promotion of beneficent objects. He had been a keen kind of dome in the middle of the road at the south-east Messrs. T. Cory and Montag u South being the Trustees sportsman , and was a just and generous landlord . In 1S3G corner of St. Paul's, and close by Messrs. Cook , Son, and for Debenture Holders, and Messrs. T. Cory, John T. 1 Miss F- Wastell daughter of the Rev. D. Co.'s establishment, and wondered what it was, will be Skinner, Lieut.-Col. A. Burton-Brown , J. H. Davis, M.I. W &iTiT'l* > J. leased or vexed ., \e " > by whom he leaves four sons and three daug hters, p , as the case may be, to learn that to C.E., R. Plant, and D. S. Miller, the directors , the solicitor ">e eldest son ««» . ..w, . _!___ whatever uses the vault it covers may have been devoted in ip I being"f> our Bro.- T.* B.., WhyteheadHIIJ H.IK-UU, andUIIU thereU1CIC being Bto. W. P. St. Leonards Chubb, of 29, Lincoln's- former days, •"so one son by his second marriage, to all of whom we it has now been taken and will shortly be inn-fields. The capital consists of £250,000, in 25,000 ot«r our sincere condolence. opened by Bro. W. Poore as a repository for the American shares of £10 each, of which £100,000 is already paid up, LL0W AV ' Stores of which he is so large an importer, and when the re- and it is now proposed to issue ioao per cent Mortgage to n ''r 5 PlLLS AN " O INIMEN 'T are particularl y recommended £6 3 have t0 ass tlleir lives conlined and cro wded pairs and decorations now in progiess have been completed Debentures of £ico each, repayable at the end of 25 Plir ei! lm , P '" momi ".dreils o£ thousands of our fellow creatures toil fro m and the interior of thevault is well fitted and furnished , and years, at the price of £110 per Bond , the Company of th,- hi i. evenin g 'n factories and workshops to the detriment well lighted into the bargain, Bro. Poore's repository for reseiving the option to repay the Bonds at any time within a"?> and 'he deterioration of the race. They sutler in American Stores will no doubt be dail conslVn. sequence from Indiirestion. flatulence ami ivanf nf unnefif-.. on.I y thronged with that period , on giving six months ' notice, at the price of visitors, of whom probabl y a great majority will become £115 per Bond. We may add that the firs t batch of of the lu=\ • neSIect,:d > bring about nervousness and failure enrolled among powers- Holloway 's remedies can be used by sufferers his customers. For the benefit of the letters of allotment was despatched on Wednesday, and 'o their y reat curious, we will add that the entrance in lhe ir eir ? advantage, as theyaremild in action , and certain through the vault is that any further particulars that may be desired can be "Sim, then, ' . one need > therefore, lose a day's work when not by precipitating oneself through the skylight in the obtained of the Secretary, Mr. N. VVhite , at the Com- conse uence t0 those whose dail br ad roadway, as a boy once unintentionall ¦ty>ends on "d - " t T 1 >' <-' y did some time ago, pany 's ollices, 47, Holborn Viaduct, E.G., or Cheadle, but at No. 13, Change-alley , Stoke-on-Trent, METROPOLITAN MASONIC MEETINGS. Earl of Lathom, Station Hot., Camberwell New-rd., at 8. Stability, Masons' Hall Tav., Masons' Avenue, at 6. Fidelity, Alfred Hot., Roman-rd., Barnsbury, at 8. Temperance, Duke of York Tav., Evelyn-st., Deptford , R. Fot the week ending Saturday, February 4, 1888. Langthorne, Swan Hot., Stratford, at 8. The Abbey, King's Arms, Buckingham Palace-rd., S.VV., The Editor will be glad to receive notice from La Tolerance, Portland Arms, Gt. Portland-st., W., at 8. 7-30- Secretaries of Craft Lodges, Royal Arch Chapters, Londesborough, Berkeley Arms, John-st., Mayfair, at 8. United Pilgrims, Surrey M.H., Camberwell New-rd., 7.30. , Rose Croix Chapters, Preceptories , Merchan t Navy, Silver Tav., Burdett-rd., Limehouse,7.30. Westbourne, Lord's Hot., St. John's Wood, at 8. Mark Lodges Mount Lebanon, George Inn , High-st., Boro', 7.30. Wm. Preston, St. Andrew's Tav., George-st., Baker-st., VV. Conclaves, &c, of any change in place, day, or New Concord, Jolly Farmers, Southgate-rd., N., at S. Hornsey Chapter , Porchester Hot., Leinster-pl., Cleveland- month of meeting. Panmure. Balham Hot., Balham, 7. sq., Paddington , at S. Peckham, Lord Wellington Hot., 516, Old Kent-rd „ at 8. Lily of Richmond Chapter, Greyhound Hot., Richmond, 8. Plucknett, Bald Faced Stag, East Finchley, at 7.45. Pythagorean Chapter,Portland Hot., London-st.,Greenwich SATURDAY, JANUARY 28. Pythagorean, Portland Hot., Greenwich , at 8. ton Court. Ravensbourne, George Inn , Catford , at S. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4, Lodge 1293, Burdett , Mitre Hot., Hamp 1 Henry Muggtrid ge, M.H. Tav., Coleman-st. Royal Jubilee, Mitr e, Chancery Lane, at 8. General Committee Boys' Schoo , a* 4. „ 1679, , ,, 1706 , Orp heus, Holborn Restaurant. St. Leonard , Prince of Wales Hotel, Bishop's-road, Vic- Lodge 142 , St. Thomas's, Cannon- t. Hotel. Chap. 1329, Sphinx , Surrey Masonic Hall, Camberwell. toria Park, at S. „ 1572 , Carnarvon , Albion Tavern. otockvvell, Masons' Hall Tav., Masons'-avenue, E.G., 6. „ 1622, Rose, Surrey M.H., Camberwell. LODGES AND CHAPTERS OF INSTRUCTION . Temperance in the East, Greenwich Pensioner, Bow-lane, „ 1949, Brixton , Acre Lane, Brixton. Alexandra Palacj . Station Ho.,CambervvelI New-rd.,at 7.30. Poplar, 7.30. Chap. 173, Phcenix, Freemasons' Hall. Chiswick,Windsor Castle Hot.,King-st.,Hammersmith ,7.30 United Mariners, Lugard Hot., Lugard-rd., Peckham. Eccleston , Crown and Anchor, 79, Ebury-street,Pimlico, at 7. United Strength , Hope Tav.,Stanhope-st.,Regent's-pk.,atS. Finsbury Park, Cock Tav., Highbury, at 8. Vitruvian , Bridge House Hot., London Brid ge, at 8. WILLING'S SELECTED THEATRICAL King Harold, Four Swans, Waltham Cross, at 7. Wanderers,Victoria Mansions Restaurant, Victoria-st. S.VV. PROGRAMME. Manchester, 17, London-st., Fitzroy-sq., at 8. Whittington , Red Lion, Poppin's-court , Fleet-st., at 8. Percy, lolly Farmers, Southgate-rd., N., at 8. Domatic Chapter , Union Tav., Air-st., VV., at S. DRURY LANE THEATRE. Star, Five Bells, New Cross-rd., S.E., at 7. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2. Every Day at 1.30 and 7.30, Pantomime, Puss IN BOOTS . Industry Chapter , Prince Regent, Dulwich-rd., Herne-hill , S.E., 7.30. Lodge 27, Egyptian , Anderton 's Hotel. COVENT GARDEN THEATRE. Strong Man , Mascns Hall Tav., Every Day at 1.30 and 7.30, Pantomime, ACK AND THE MONDAY, JANUARY 30. ,, 45, E.C. J ,, 192 , Lion and Lamb, Cannon-st. Hot. BEANSTALK . Lodge 79, Pythagorean , Shi p Tavern , Greenwich. ,, 227, Ionic, Ship and Turtle, Leadenhall-st. ADELPHI THEATRE. ,, 1615, Bayard, 33, Golden-square , VV. „ 231, St. Andrew 's, Freemasons' Hall. Every Evenicg at 8, T HE BELLS OF HASLEMERE ; at ,, 1745, Farring don Without , Holborn Viaduct Hotel ,, v5S, Polish National , Freemasons' Hall. 7.15, Farce. Chap. 18S, Joppa, Albion Tavern. „ 554, Yarborough , Green Dragon , Stepney. ' ST. JAMES'S THEATRE. 1201, Eclectic, Freemasons' Hall. ,, „ S22, Victoria Rifles, Freemasons' Hall. Every Evening at S.30, A SCRAP OF PAPER j at 7.55, LODGES AND CHAPTERS OF I NSTRUCTION . ,, 913, Pattison , Assembly Rooms, Hig h School for O LD CRONIES . Boys, Brook Hill , Plumstead. VAUDEVILLE THEATRE. Ccborn, Eagle Hot., Snaresbrook, at 8. „ 117S , Perfect Ashlar, Brid ge House Hot. Every Evening at , CUT OFF WITH A SHILLING ; at Eleanor, Seven Sisters Hot., Page Green , Tottenham, at 8. ,, 1351, St. Clement 's Danes, 225, Strand. 7.50 S.45, FASCINATION . Hammersmith, The Baths, Blacks-rd., Hammersmith , 7.30. „ 1361, Uniled Service, 8, Air-st., Regent-st. Hyde Park, Porchester Hot., Leinster-place, Cleveland-sq., „ 1425, Hyde Park, 1, Craven-rd., Paddington. GAIETY THEATRE. Porchester-terr., Paddington , at 8. ,1 '539, Surrey Masonic Hall , Surrey Masonic Hall, Every Evening at S, FRANKENSTEIN ; at 7.15, LOT 49. Kingsland, Cock Tav., Highbury, N., at 8.30. Camberwell. OLYMPIC THEATRE. Loughborough, Gauden Hot., Clapham, S.W. 7. „ 1672 , Mornington , Imperial Hot., Holborn Viaduct. Every Evening at S, THE T ICKET-OF-LEAVE MANJ at Marquess of Ripon , Royal Edward , Mare-st , Hackney, at 8, „ 1724, Kaiser-i-Hind, S, Air-st., Regent-st. 7.30, OUR N EW M AN . Metropolitan , Moorgate Tav., 15, Finsbury Pavement, 7.30. Trinity College, Mandeville-p l. ,. 17 65, 13, COMEDY THEATRE. Perfect Ashlar, Jamaica Tav., Southwark Park-rd., at 8. ,, 1772 , Pimlico, Victoria Mansions Restaurant, S.W. Prince Leopold, Printing Works, 202, Whitechapel-road , 7. Chap. 2, St. James's, Freemasons' Hall. Every Evening at 9, T HE ARABIAN N IGHTS ; at 8, Oueen 's Westminster and St. Marylebone, The Criterion , LADY FORTUNE . " „ 9, Mount Moriah , Albion Tav. Piccadilly, W., 8. „ 13S1, Kennigton , Brid ge House Hot. PRINCE OF WALES'S THEATRE. Railway Hot., Putney, Still 10. Royal Commemoration, Every Evening at S.30, DOROTHY ; at 7.45, UBILATION . Selwyn, East Dulwich Hot., East Dulwich , at 8. LODGES AND CHAPTERS OF INSTRUCTION . J Sincerity, Railway Tav., Fenchurch-st., at 7. Burdett Coutts, Swan Tav., New Bethnal Green-road , at 8. STRAND T HEATRE. Every Evening at S, BABETTE . St. Ambrose, Barons' Court Hot., W. Kensington , at 7.45. Camden, Lincoln 's Inn Restaurant, 305,High Holborn ,at 7. St. James's Union , Union Tav., Air-st., Regent-st., at a. City of London , City Arms Restaurant , St. Mary Axe, 6 30. SAVOY THEATRE. St. Mark's, Surrey M.H., Camberwell New-rd. [E.G., 7. Covent Garden, The Criterion , Piccadilly, at 8. Every Evening at S.30, H.M.S. PINAFORE ; at 10.45, Strong Man, Bull and Bell , Ropemaker-st., Moorgate-st., Creaton, Wheatsheaf Hotel, Goldhawk-rd., Shepherd's H OMBURG, OR H AUNTED BY THE M IKADO . United Military, Earl of Chatham, Thomas-st., Woolwich . Bush, VV., at S. TOOLE'S THEATRE. Upper Norwood, White Hart Hot., Church-rd., Uppei Crusaders, Old Jerusalem Tav., St. Joh n 's-gate, Clerken- Norwood , at 8. Every Evening at 7.30, N AMESAKES ; at S.30, DOT ; at well, at 9. 10.1 Ici ON PARLE FRANCAIS. Upton , Three Nuns Hot., Aldgate, E, at 8. Duke of Edinburgh, Cape of Good Hope Tav . (opposite 5, Wellington, White Swan Hot., Hi gh-st., Deptford , 8 to 10 Limehouse Church , E.), at 7. ROYALTY THEATRE. West Smithfield , New Market Hot., E.G., at 7. Egyptian, Hercules 1'av., Leadenhall-st., 7.30. Every Evening at S.30, French Plays. Zetland , York and Albany, Park-st., Regent's Park, at S. Elliot, Railway Hotel, Feltham. AVENUE THEATRE. Djric Chapter , Duke's Head, 70, Whitechapel-rd., at 6. Guel h, Town Hall , Leyton, 8. p Every Evening at 8.15, T HE OLD G UARD ; at 7.30, A C UP TUESDAY, JANUARY 31. Hig hgate, Bull and Gate, Hig hgate-road, N., at 8. OF TEA. High Cross, Coach and Horses, High-road, Tottenham,at 8. TERRY'S THEATRE. Lodge 141, Faith , Anderton 's Hotel. Ivy, Railway Tav., Battersea Rise S.VV , , at 8. Every Evening at S, A SHOWER OF B LACKS ; at S.45 LODGES AND CHAPTERS OF I NSTRUCTION . Justice, Brown Bear, High-st., Deptford , S to 10. THE W OMAN H ATER . Langton, White Hart, Cani.on-st., 31 5.30. Brixton , Prince Regent, Dulwich-rd., East Brixton , at 8. SURREY THEATRE. Brownrigg, Alexandra Hotel, Kingston Hill , at 8. Leopold, Austin 's Hotel, 7, London-st., Fenchurch-st., Every Evening at 7.30, Pantomime SINDBAD THE SAILOR Capper, Railway Tav., Angel-lane, Stratford, at 8. City, E.G., at 7. Constitutional , Bedford Hot., Southampton Bdgs., at 7. Royal Savoy, Yorkshire Grey, London-st., Tottenham-ct.- SANGER'S AMPHITHEATRE , Chaucer, The Old White Hart, High-rt., Borough , at 8. road, at 8. tfvery Day at 2 and 7.30, Pantomime B LUE B EARD. Corinthian, George Hot., Cubitt Town , Poplar, at 8. Royal Arthur, Prince of Wales Hot. (opposite Wimbledon Railway Station), at 7. ROYA L AQUARIUM. Dalhousie, The Sisters'Tav., Pownall-rd., Dalston , E., at S. Open, 12.0; close, 11.30. Constant Round of Amusement. Domatic, Surrey M .H., Camberwell New-rd., at 7.30. Royal Albert, White Hart Hot., Abchurch-lane, at 7.30. Dukeof Cornwall , Queen 's Arms, Queen-st-, Cheapside, at 7. Rose, Sterling Castle, Church-st., Camberwell, at 8. MADAME TUSSAUD & SONS' EXHIBITION. East Surrey Lodge of Concord, Grey hound Hot., Croydon, Salisbury, Union Tav., Air-st., Regent-st., at 8. Open 10 till 10. Portrait Models of Past and Present at 7-45- St. Luke's, White Hart, King's-road, Chelsea, at 8. Celebrities. Emblematic, Red Lion, York-st., Jermyn-st., VV., at S. Sir Hug h M yddelton , VVhite Horse Tav., Liverpool-rd., 8. EMPIRE THEATRE OF VARIETIES. Emulation , Bull Hot., Dartford , 8.30. Southwark , Sir Garnet Wolseley, Rotherhithe New-rd., 8. Every Evening at 7.45, Giand Variety Entertainment and Enfield, Rose and Crown, Church-st., Edmonton , at 8. Southern Star, Sir Sydney Smith , Chester-st., Kennington. Two Grand Ballets. The Great City , M.H., Mason 's avenue, E.C., 6.30. Excelsior.Commercial Dock Tav., Piough-rd.,Rotherhithe,8. ALHAMBRA THEATRE OF VARIETIES. Faith, Victoria Mansions Restaurant , Victoria-st., at 8. Tredegar, Welling ton Arms, VVellington-rd., Bow-rd., 7.30. Union Waterloo, Earl of Chatham , Thomas-st., Woolwich. Every Evening at 7.45, Variety Entertainment. Two Grand Finsbury, King's Head Tavern , 42, Threadneedle-st,, at 7. Ballets, &c. Florence Nightingale, M.H., William-st., Woolwich, 7.30. Victoria Park, George Tavern, Broadway, Stratford, at 8. Friars, Liverpool Arms, Canning Town, at 7.30. West Middlesex , Bell Hot., Ealing, at 7.30. LONDON PAVILION. Islington , Ccck Tavern , Highbury, at 7.30. North London Chapter , Northampton House, St. Paul's- Every Evening at 8, Variety Entertainment, &c. Joppa, Champion Hot., Aldersgate-st., at 7. rd., Canonbury, at S. CANTERBURY THEATRE OF VARIETIES. Kennington , Giraffe Tav., Newington Crescent, Newing- Prince Frederick William Chapter , Eagle Tav., Clifton- Every Evening at 7.30, Grand Variety Entertainment. ton Butts, S.E., at 7.30. rd., Maida-vale, 7.30. Kensington , Scarsdale Arms, Edward-sq , Kensington. 8, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3. Lily, Greyhound, Richmond, at 8. SOUTH KENSINGTON Mount hdgcumbe, Three Stags, Kennington-rd., at 8. Lodge 70(3, Florence Nig htingale, William-st., Woolwich. New Cross, Chester Arms Albany-st., N.W., at 8. ,, Sgo, Hornsey, Anderto n 's Hotel. , Marquis of Dalhousie LADIES' DENTAL INSTITUTION New Finsbury Park, Hornsey VVood T., Finsbury Park, at 8. „ 1159, , 33, Golden-sq. Prince Fi edk. Wm., Eagle lav., Clifton-rd,, Maida-hill, 8. „ 14S9, Marquis of Ripon, Metropolitan Asy lum , Ball's H, F. PARTRIDGE'S DENTAL ASSOCIATION (Regd.) , Pilgrim (German language), Guildhall Tav., Gresham-st., Pond-rd. ,, Royal Kensington SUSSEX HOUSE, 43, SUSSEX PLACE E.C, 1st and 3rd Tues. 1627, , Freemasons' Hall. , Royal Naval College Greenwich Hospital Schools ,, 1S15, Penge,'lhkktt Hot., Antiley. OLD BKOMPTON EOAD, S.W. ( Opposite London St Provincial Bant.) , , at 8. Chap. 8 British Freemasons St. George's, Public Hall, New Cross, at 8. , , ' Hall. Wandsworth, East Hill Hot., Alma-rd., S.W., at 8. „ 259, Prince of Wales, Willie 's Rooms, St. James's. Mark 8, 1 histle, Freemasons' Tavern. Originally intended to benefit gentlewomen only, since extended Yarborough , Green Dragon, Stepney, at 8. to servants and others , object being not to compete with cheap Camden Chapter , The Moorgate, Moorgate-street , at 8. LODGES AND C HAPTERS OF I NSTRUCTION . dentists, but to afford persons of limited means an opportunity Earl of Carnarvon Chapter , Ladbroke Hall, Ladbroke Albion , The Mitre, 12 Chancery Lane of obtaining Grove-road , Notting-hill , at 8. 5, , at 7.30. All Saints, Town HaU, Poplar, at 7.30. Metropolitan Chapter , White Hart, Abch u rch-lane, 6.30. SUPERIOR ARTIFICIAL TEETH , &c, Beacontree, Green Man, Leytonstone, at 8. of best materials and workmanshi p, with all the most modern and WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 1. Chigwell, Loughton Public Hall, at 7.30. scientific improvements , at less cost than often paid for inferi or Clapton Lord Stanley, GRAND CHAPTER, at 6. , Sandringham-rd., Hackney, S. dentistry, by their attending on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Doric, Duke's Head, Whitechapel-rd., Fridays only. See prospectus . Surgeon Dentists by di ploma Lodge 5, St. George & Corner Stone, Freemasons' Hall. 79, at 8. Earl of Carnarvon, Lad broke Hall, Notting-hill , at 8. (Koyal Colleges uf Surgeons) in attendance daily. Onl y thoroug hly „ 11, Enoch , Freemasons' Hall. practical and recognisi'd mechanics employed. Gas administered Royal Standard Emulation Lodge of Improvement (for M.Ms.), F.M.H., 7. „ 129S , , Cock Tav., Highbury . Great Northern Berwick Arms by properly qualilied medical man (experienced lady present) . No „ 1585, Royal Commemoration , Fox and Hounds Hot., , , berners-st., Uxford-st. appointment necessary. Consultations free. As it has come to Putney . Henley, Three Crowns, North Woolwich, at 7.30. the knowled ge of the gentlemen interested that the objects of the Kenning ton, Horns Tav., Kennington Park, S.E., at 7.30. institution have been much abused by ladies of position partici pa- „ 16S7, Rothesay, St. James's Hall, Piccadilly. ting in the benefits, it is now, therefore, requested that only those , St. Leonard To>vn Hall, Loyalty, Private Rooms, 206, Mare-st., Hackney, at b. „ 1766 , Shoreditch. Metropolitan (Victoria), Portugal Hot., for whom the institution is intended—viz ., persons of limited Chap. 1196, Urban , Freemasons' Hall, Fleet-st., at 7. means—will in future seek to avail themselves of its advantages, Ranelagh, Six Bells, Queen-st., Hammersmith , „ 147 1, Islington, Cock Tav., Highbury. VV., at 8 as Tuesday s, Thursdays, and SaUuda>s are entirely set apart for Robert Burns, Bedford Head Hotel, Maiden-lane. Covent private practice, both for ladies and gentlemen. LODGES AND CHAPTERS OF I NSTRUCTION . Garden, W.C, at 3. CAUTION .—Owing to the number of unscrupulous imitators in Burgoyne, Goose and Gridiron , St. Paul's Churchyard, at 7. Royal Standaid, lhe Alwyne Castle, St. Paul's-rd., N. S. Kensington and other localities , to avoid future mistakes and imposition , patients will please observe before entering, name- Confidence, Hercules Tavern, Leadenhall-st., 7 till 9. Royal Alfred, Star and Garter, Kew Bridge, at 8. , Grays Valley, National Schoolroom , St. Mary Cray, 8. St. George's, Globe Tav., Greenwich, at 8. plate of Senior Consulting Dental Surgeon , Duke of Albany, Rock Tav., Battersea-park-rd., at 7.30. St. James's, Gregorian Arms, Jamaica-rd., S.E., at 8. H. F. PARTRIDGE. Dukeof Connaught, Ryl. Edwd. Hot., Mare-st.,Hackney,8 St. John's, York and Albany Ho., Regent's Park, N.W., 8 Hon, Sec,, M AJOR G, H OLLAND R.A, N O Branches,