urging them to a diligent watchfulness over any TAUGHT TO BE CAUTIOUS.' - matters that might be likely to affect its welfare and » prosperity. This teaching may indeed be proclaimed HOW often , with feelings of mingled vexation and as lost when we find as a result the work undertaken , regret, have we heard some of our younger in a slip-shod way, and want of punctuality, com- brethren make the remark, without even a moment's the , I have bined with lack of interest, the rule instead of consideration as to its importance,—" Oh exception . been taught to be cautious." True, they may have In considering this subject, however, we need not been taught, but have they profited by the lessons confine ourselves to individuals. Let us take a case that those who have advised them have striven to of the day that presents itself ; it affects a Lodge in inculcate ? We fear not. They should at all times its corporate capacity. A well-known London Mason remember that the mere utterance of a catchy phrase is in a country town, where a Lodge is about to hold does not denote they have grasped the importance of one of its regular meetings. As we understand the the meaning attached to the words. One of the facts submitted to us, lie is a stranger to his Masonic chief features of our teaching undoubtedly is, that brethren where he is temporarily sojourning, but he the neophyte should at all times, by his conduct and ge in question. As we have le, let the world know that he hopes to become a desires to visit the Lod examp already said, the brother referred to is a London better citizen from his association with the Masonic Mason, and to Londoners he is well known. He is a Order. Thismuch to be desired result cannot be achieved and for the last twenty years has ren- unless a guard be set around his daily actions, and a Past Master, hold dered good service to the younger members of the strict determination at all times enforced to up Craft in the capacity of Preceptor. At the present the principles and tenets he has voluntarily under - taken to see carried out. At the same time, while we time he is associated with ft prominent Metropolitan we Lodge, wherein, for something like ten or twelve are jotting down these somewhat crude remarks, years, he has fulfilled the duties of Secretary. With do not wish it to be understood that the young Mason these credentials we need hardly urge that this brother should take up with too tenacious a grip the mantle of had in due course been taught and we trust he has the .evangelist. By all means let him strive to instil , into the minds of all with whom he may be brought profited by the experience he has thus acquired. into contact the full benefits he may recognise as Be this, however, as it may ;—let us continue our belonging to his new association, but let him exercise story. On the night of meeting our brother presents the discretion that has been so strongly recommended himself at the Lodge in question, stating that his for his consideration. desire is to take part in the proceedings. We may It is not only with the younger class of our brethren state here that the details of this case are ex parte ; that, on the present occasion, we desire to treat. We we should be pleased to receive any counter-statement have found jfche same laxity displayed by our advanced that may be forthcoming. Our informant now tells fellows. What can be more painful to the earnest us that the applicant undergoes an examination, and Craftsman than to hear in mixed assemblies such the verdict of the brethren who have undertaken to phrases as " On my honour as a Mason ;" "On my prove him is given as " all right." The Lodge, how- Masonic word." &c. What is the intrinsic value of ever, refuses admittance, and we are told the applicant such windy expressions ? Does the conscientious exhibits his jewels, &c. [We attach no importance to Mason attach any value-to their utterance, or do the this.] He also shows his Membership Card, on which promulgators commend themselves to the uninitiated his name appears as a P.M., as a Secretary, and as by such a proclamation a Member. Our friend , however, has not with him , which many look upon as a his Certificate, ready way of claiming relationship with the Craft ? and this irregularity in the eyes of the Unless made use of for some ulterior purpose we fear Lodge referred to was voted an insuperable objection , the use of these and such like expressions denote that and he was refused admission. those who indulge in them have not understood what We will readily admit the right of the Lodge in was being enforced on them when they were taught question to refuse admission to a stranger, but we to be cautions. urge they went too far, and would not accept fair And now let us deal with the brethren who under- evidence they had themselves asked for. Why did take work in the control and management of the they go so far as to prove this brother ? We know him ; Lodge. From such we have a right to look for a and are convinced he is competent to " work " him- sound and practical enforcement of the precepts so self into any Lodge where competency is recognised. earnestly and continuously brought under their notice. Why then was he refused admission ; why did the Any brother who has attended his Lodge on an brethren go so far, and proclaim " all right " when they, to all intents and installation night has heard the Worshipful Master, purposes, seem to have on investing his Officers, address them on the respon- decided that the stranger should not be allowed to sibilities they were undertaking ; how he looked to join them ? They had been taught to be cautious ; them, as men of experience, to aid and assist him in had they benefited by the teaching ? any work that might present itself, and particularly life—they are so many Pharoses which a kind Provi- A TYPE OP GREAT REFORM. dence has kindled upon the sea of time, to show the rocks and quicksands we aro to avoid, and to direct us to the WHY MASONS HONOUR ST. JOHN THE haven of security and peace ; and high in this category BAPTIST. of saints, in honour of whom the Church appointed public our progress through the festivals, and conspicuous by his stern rigid virtue and the IN graud circle of the seasons we bave passed once more that interesting point majestic authori ty of his words, appears St. Joh n the which the piety of the Church has consecrated to the Baptist, whose memory Masons delight to honour ; and memory of St. John the Baptist—a saint whom worthy is he of our reverence, as well by the force of his Christianity reverences as its first hero, and Freemasonry character as by the wonderful circumstances in which ho honours as it patron genius. It is fitting, therefore, that was placed. we should pause here a little and contemplate this He [stood upon a point of time between two grand imposing fi gure, which occupies so large a space in sacred epochs, and belonged himself to neither, behind him were history and Masonic tradition. I am the more disposed to the judicial systems of religion and politics founded by dwell on this subject because, first, I believe it is good for Moses, and the Polytheistic systems which divided the us frequently to meditate on the virtues, and invoke the rest of the civilised world. Both of these systems had presence of tbe wise and good who have preceded us; and grown old, were struck with mortal decay ; had fulfilled because, second, I see a remarkable analogy between tho their respective missions, and were destined to fall. The mission of John tbe Baptist and that of the Masonic spirit had departed from the body of Moses, and the glory Fraternity; and the development of the ono will help us to of the oracle had faded ; tho votaries of the law—Pharisees understand the other. and Sadducees—were only whited sepulchres—hypocrites First : All festivals which commemorate the virtues of —and the temples and altars of . Paganism were nearly historical characters are a kind of worship that a grateful deserted ; and one day a voice was heard crying, " Como, world offers to their genius—a recompense awarded them let us go hence!" It was the religious sentiment bidding for their toil and suffering on earth. The significance, adieu to the ancient world. indeed, of all such festivities is, that the saints, and all thc At this period of religious indifference, scepticism and good and great who have been tho benefactors of their cormp tion , n new prophet appeared in Judea, proclaiming race, are still, though unseen, intelligently present in spirit, the advent of a new age, and announcing a new revelation observing all our thoughts and deeds, and presiding over of truth and duty; loud and stern, and with supernatural and carrying forward all those benevolent enterprises which powers, like a republication of the laws of Sinai—his words tend to improve the condition of mankind. fell upon the hearts of the multitudes who followed him, Death does not affect any of the relations which God and they bowed before him as the forests bend before the has established between man and man. They remain for advancing storm ; their souls were touched ; penitence over the same. Religion from the first has taken note of true and sincere followed, and on the banks of the Jordan this fact, and asserted the unbroken continuity of life and they received at his hand the mysterious sign of faith ; the unity of the race—an idea which Paul teaches when he hence the prophet was called St. John the Baptizer. With says : " For as we have many members in one body, so we, one hand he pointed to the past, with the other to the being many, are one body in Christ, and every one future, while to tbe listening present he addressed hia members one of another." The Church at the beginning, prophetic word : " Repent ye, for the kingdom of heavon seizing on this great truth—which, indeed, is the basis of is at hand. I indeed baptize you with water unto our Masonic Fraternity—earnestly proclaimed that indi- repentance : but He that cometh after me is mightier than vidual men were members of a common brotherhood ; that I, ... He shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost and with this law of brotherhood is eternal ; tbat death does not, fire. . . And now also the axe is laid unto the root of the and cannot, break the continuity of the life of humanity, trees : therefore every tree tbat bringeth not forth good fruit nor dissolve the ties of consanguinity, affection , or frater- is hewn down, and cast into the fire. " Here we discover nity ; and that those whom we call the dead are yet the nature of the work and mission of St. John the objects of interest and love to us, and that we are still Baptist. In the midst of profound corruption, scepticism, objects of interest and love to them. ancl egotism, he was to proclaim the approaching reign of It follows, therefore, that the great, the wise, the good , purity, faith and love, the coming of the Greatest, and to of the past time, the illuminations of men of all nations and pr epare the way. He was an instrument, a means ; and ages are still moving among us, fulfilling each day their this leads me to say that I see in him the type of progressive various ministries of beneficence and love. Being dead in reform. His mission was to introduce a new Church—to the flesh , they are alive in the spirit, the true apostles and warn men that a new order of life was to be established, a benefactors of man, and are unceasingly present, and helpful new law imposed upon the world, a new faith to descend divinities in the examples they have set, the truths they from heaven to earth . have written, and the lives they have lived. Second : Here I see a remarkable analogy beeween tbe They fell devoted , but undying, mission of St. John the Baptist and that of the great Tbe very waves their names seem sighing, confrerie of charity towhioh we belong, witb this difference, The waters murmured of their name , however : the mission of John was religious, and aimed The woods are peopled with their fame , at the spiritual regeneration of man, while the mission of The silent pillars , lon e and gray, Claim kindred to their sacred clay. Freemasoary is social, and seeks the regeneration of Their spirits wrap the dusk y mountain , society ; as the voice of St. John resounded through the Their memory sparkles o' er eaoh fountain , wilderness of Judea, proclaiming tbe advent of a new The meanest rill , tlie mightiest river religious law, so has tho voice of Masonry been heard in Rolls mingling with tbeir fame for ever. dark or despotical epochs, those wildernesses of society, By these great festivals, which recall and in a manner republ ishing the laws of fraternity and announcing the reproduce the events and personages of the past, we are downfall of tyrannical governments. brought into direct communion with the intelligence and To say nothing of the antiquity of our Institution, nor life of the heroes and saints of olden time ; and, by this of its influence on the life of the past—to observe only its communion, there life is transmitted to us, and we are workings within the last two centuries, we shall find that regenerated by their virtue. We should, therefore, bhe social influence of Freemasonry has been immense. remember the history of their trials and conquests, and Long before the first French Revolution, its presence, keep outspread before us the bright picture of their glory ! though invisible, was felt throngh Europe. Essentially When in sorrow, perplexity and distress of soul, we should republican in its nature, and aiming to establish political ask them to come to onr aid ! And they will come ; they and social equality and freedom, it constantly presented to will come in the might of their pure examples, the the initiated the picture of a new social order, nowhere omnipotence of their holy lives, the saving virtue of their found on earth—the ideal of a society opposed to, and at beautiful disposition, and in the almightiness of their the same time far more perfect than, any existing civil philanthropy and love ! They do come—angels of mercy organisation. —to defend and preserve us! By their goodness we From this point of view, as a propagandum of political become good, by their strength we become strong, by their freedom , Freemasonry is worthy of a profound study, and wisdom we become wise ! also entitled to the gratitude and reverence of all good and Thus the good and honoured of other times have left a benevolent men. It has contributed largely to the social thousand brilliant traces on earth, a thousand memories improvement of our race, and to the establishment of civil which are to us a perpetual ministry of love aud light and liberty. But with us who, under institutions which are formed after the politica l thought of Masonry, its mission had taught, it nevertheless throws a halo of beauty and is simply one of charity. It seeks to make mon more harmony around the human character, that makes it shine social, more humane, more benevolent, moro fraternal . with a brightness whose beauty only the religion of the Our patron , St. John , was a " burning and shining Cross could excel ; the future of Masonry no one can tell. light" in the midst of a dark ag?, and at a time of It has lived through the countless years of the past, and profound corruption and selfishness asserted the supremacy all coming time will honour and prosper it, unless its of virtue, and rebuked with boldness the vices of man and votaries should fail of the high destiny within their reach. society. Follow, brethren , this illustrious example, and The institntion is noble enough in its origin and grand let Freemasonry be imbued with his spirit. But it is enough in its conceptions, to command the respect of tho chiefly as an order of Christianity that ouv institution is earnest men of the present or any succeeding age, and so distinguished to-day, and by which it will be remembered long as we are true to the lessons that are taught us, true in the future. Let us see to it that it does not fail in its to the commands that are laid upon us, true to the obliga- duty.—Voice of Masonry. tions that we assume, our success and prosperity is certain ; and to my mind it appears that one of the greatest benefits of this benign institution is, tbat it widens, deepens, and expands the humanity of man. While THE WORTHY CRAFT politicians discuss and tremble on tbe brink of an uncertain issue, whilst moralists theorise, and white " religious institution like Freemasonry, based upon the organizations hesitate, Masonry long ago reached but }ts AN grandest principles of Justice, Truth and Right, is arms and gathered into its ample embrace every nation and destined to endure, like the house built upon a rock. No kindred and clime under the whole heaven. Tho storms nor tempest can shake its firm foundation. ""It has recognition of the brotherhood of man, in its broadest and stood for centuries, has resisted every attempt to crush it, grandest signification , sanctifies any organization and and to-day it has a firmer hold upon humanity than ever places a bright jewel in the crown of rejoicing of its before. Brotherly Love, Truth, and Charity —the cardinal faithful followers and believers that will shine as the stara virtues of the Craft, form fche foundation stones, upon for ever and ever. which rest all of the noblest of human attributes,— And while the widow's tears you dry, Temperance, Fortitude, Faith, Fidelity, Perseverance, for Or raise a stricken brother from despair, God, and Love for man. What wonder that an institution Or hnsh the homeless orphan's bitter cry, May love's expanding care founded upon such a basis should appeal strongly to the Embrace humanity. moral sense of all, who pass its well guarded portal,—and —American Tyler. make men brothers in earnest, as well as in name. It may well be said of Masonry, thafc it is the carrying oufc of that golden rule, left us by the Great Master : " Whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do you even so to them." COMING TOGETHER AGAIN The obligation to do good, is reciprocal upon all Master THE time for recess is over, and now will be heard the Masons, nothing can absolve a brother from the faithful Master's gavel calling upon the Craft to return to performance of tbe solemn obligations he took at the their labours. Masonic altar, bis duties may be summed in thafc grand It is to be hoped that the majority will have been rule given by One who passed hia life in doing good to his properly refreshed by the period of respite which has been fellow-men, and final ly suffered an ignominious death to accorded to the members during the heated term, and that save a lost and sinful world. Justice, Truth , and Love,— tbey will be willing to devote their energies to the work this trinity contains all that is needed for man's social, whioh may be before them. Work is always laborious moral, and religions guidance. Justice—that swerves not when not entered upon with spirit and a love for it. If to the right nor to the left,—but respects the rights of performed only as a matter of duty, it ceases to be the rich and poor alike,—and is ever tempered with pleasant. But if entered upon from the actual pleasure it compassion and mercy. Truth ,—ever faithfully combats gives, then it ceases to be labour. error, and inspires sentiments of confidence and respect in Many regard the period of " calling off " as something the life of humanity. Love—the undying flame thafc ever which deprives them of much enjoyment, and would prefer brightens the highways and by-ways of life,—that comforts to bave the regular meetings held all the year. But the the sick, sympathises with the afflicted ,—upholds tbe " heated term this year has been especially hot, and little weak, counsels the erring,—and adds to human life its pleasure could have been found in assembling inside a chiefest charm, that love which is born of charity. Love, Lodge Room with closed doors and windows, and the tbe Divine attribute of Deity,—for God himself is Love. atmosphere vitiated by burning gas or other material for Such are tho principles of our Craft. It is a faithful ally illumination. and firm friend of the Christian Church. Broad as the The " calling off time has, however, passed for this universe ; free, as the winds of heaven ; unselfish and season, and it is to be hoped that there will be no more unsecfcarian, it challenges admiration ; brings its votaries sweltering nights for many nights to come, so that when together on a platform of perfect quality—and cements the workmen gather together everything will be pleasant them in a common bond of Brotherly Love and Charity. and agreeable, and tbey can enter upon the work with The worthv Mason—he who is true to himself and to his renewed energy and vigour. obligation, can never be other than a good citizen, a faith- But is there not something more to be considered ? ful friend, a kind neighbour, and au honest man,—for What has transpired among the members during the Masonry teaches love for humanity and no less than a period of recess ? Will all meet again who participated in strong devotion to the members of the Craft. All men the last closing of the Lodge ? The mortality records say are our brothers but some have a stronger claim upon us no ! There are not many of the Lodges but will find that tbau others, arising from the lofty lessons taught us in fche fche roll list has been made shorter by the summons of that beautiful degrees of our Craft. Let us all, as Masons, grim tyrant who has never yet failed to have his victim, both by our lives and works, prove ourselves worthy of and also that the emblems of mourning -will be found on our profession, and reflect honour upon an organization both Altar and Jewels. The regular attendants will, in that honours us, by permitting us to enjoy the benefits many cases, miss familiar faces ; while those who merely which flow from our connection with so ancient and occasionally visit the Lodge room will perhaps look honourable an institution as that of Freemasonry. around for those they once knew, only to find their seats I know of no more potent influence for good than the vacant or others filling tbem. thorough inculcation and wide dissemination of the These instances may have a saddening effect on the mind principles that control and govern our Order. It had its at the re-assembling, but they bear with them an important origin in the necessities of a time in the history of the lesson which every Mason shonld heed, and thafc is, " be ye world, that however much the present may excel, has always ready." It further teaches that if any thing has nevertheless, in art and science, in literature and religion , occurred to disturb tbat brotherly love which should left its impress so indelibly upon the records of the age actuate every member of the Fraternity the meeting in that time has failed to dim its lustre or efface its brightness. the Lodge-room after tbe period of " calling-off " has It calls into action the highest and noblest feelings of the ended should be made the opportunity for healin" all mind. It develops and matures the better parts of our differences and further welding together those links which nature ; and while it cannot supersede or diminish the bind all Masons into one fraternal cha'fl ' of liowc and value of the teachings of Him who taught as never man Friendship.—The Canadian Craftsman. NOTICES OP MEETINGS, HUNDRED OF ELLOE LODGE, No .469. THIS Lodge, at its regular meeting on Thursday, the 3rd instant, —:o :— at the Masonic Hall, Spalding, Lincolnshire, gave a warm reception to Bro. James Stevens P.M., of London , on the occasion of CRAFT. his attending to lecture on the ritual and ceremonial of the Symbolic —:o:— Degrees in Freemasonry. There was a large gathering of members and visitors, amongst whom were—Bros. H. H. Harvey W.M., W. SAINT MICHAEL'S LODGE, No. 211. Fletcher S.W., J. E. West J.W., B. Fountain P.M. P.P.G.P. Treas., G. C. Bimrose P.M. P.P.G.P. Secretary, R. G. Ash S.D., F. Calb J.D. THE usual monthly meeting of this ancient and popular Lodge t ook , place last Tuesday, at the Albion , Aldersgate Street, E. C. Bro. W. M. Benson Chaplain, G. Laoy Barritt Organist , G. H. Emerson Orlton Oooper W.M. presided , and was supported by Bros. William Steward, C. E. Bonner I.G., J. W. Smith Tyler, E. Hancock I.P.M., Kirkland S.W., W. J. Dyer J.W., P. J. King I.P.M., Alfred Green G. F. Barrell P.M. P.G.D.C. who ably officiated as D.C, James P.M. Treasurer, W. Radcliffe P.M. Secretary, Harry Nash P.M., Robinson P.M. P.P.G.J.D., A. Harrison P.M. P.P.G.S. of Works, John D.C, G. Burdett P.M., J. G. Hawkins, F. J. Hentsch P.M. D.C, J. de Casseres P.M. Friars Lodge, Benner P.M. P.P.G.A. F. G. E. Abseil J.D., G. J. Copley, A. B. Spawforth I.G., Andrew Clark Lancing, T. Hardy, R. Pick, T. Bloodworfcb, E. Button, J. 0. Harris, Boyal Jubilee Lodge, C. B. F. Mount, Ceilings, Ao. The minutes H. Burman, G. W. Hensman, B. Jever, R. Longstaff, G. E. Church, of fche last meeting having been read and confirmed , the Worshi pfnl J. J. Cochrane, J. H. Plowman, &o,; and Visitors—Brothers James Master stated that he had attended the last meeting of the Board of Stevens P.M. 1426 (the lecturer), T. W. Curtis P.M. 985, S. J. Benevolence in support of the application of a former number of the Coupland W.M. 985, C E. Ward P.M. and D.C. 985 P.P.G.S.W., A. H. Brooks S.W. 985, T. H. Savage I.G. 985, G. Jarvis 429, 0. W. Lodge for relief, and had been so fortunate in' securing a grant of thirty pounds for the brother. The ballot was then taken and proved Smith I.G. 107, and W. Alves 438. After the minutes of the previous unanimous in favour of Mr. Albert Henry Ceilings, who was meeting had been confirmed , the W.M. stated that he had the great subsequently initiated into the mysteries and privileges of ancient pleasnre of introducing to the brethren a well-known London brother, Freemasonry by Bro. Orlton Cooper, both the working of tbe whose great services to the Craft in connection with the perfection ceremony and the delivery of the ancient charge eliciting the of ritual work in Freemasonry wero deservedly becoming recognised. approbation of the brethren. There being no other business before The tongue of good report had reached their Lodge, and be believed the Lodge, it waa duly closed with solemn prayer, and the brethreu that the valuable instruction whioh Bro. Stevens was able to impart adjourned to supper. A very pleasant evening followed Would be highly appreciated by them, and conduce to their further ; among after thanking the those who contributed to the entertainment were Bros. Green , advancement in Masonio work. Bro. Stevens, Mount, Nash, Radcliffe, Hentsch, and last, but by no means least, the W.M. for his kindly observations, then commenced an extempore newly initiated Bro. A. H. Coll fags. add mss whioh held the brethren closely interested during two full hours. The several portions of tho rituil were explained in a manner entirely differing from the stereotyped instructipn iu common use amongst the Craft, and symbols, of the true meaning of whioh the majority of his hearers had previously no conception, were interpreted LODGE OF AFFABILITY, No. 317, so as to convey a much more correct impression of their value and (MANCHESTER). importance than they (his bearers) had hitherto entertained. Freqnent commendation testified to the instruotion and entertainment REGULAR meeting took place on Thursday, the 3rd inst., in ity that well-understood A afforded , and it appears to us a great p the Freemasons' Hall, Cooper Street, when there were present circumstances prevent the possibility of such an address being made Bros. S. Staton W.M., J. Read S.W., F. Spencer J.W., E. G. Ches- known more generally through the medium of the press. That, worth P.M. acting Secretary, Thomas Bushell P.M. J.D., John Bladon however, as the lecturer himself stated, can never be, the esoteric P.M. P.P.G.D.C. Dir. of Cers., A. Allen I.G., R. R. Lisenden Tyler ; character of his work necessitating the services of the " outer guard " P.M.'s Dawson, Walmsley, John Garside, and Robinson ; Brothers on all occasions of its delivery. But every member of the Craft Marsh, Field, Simcock, Chenery, Sinclair, Rottmayer, Boyer, Plump- should strive to hear what Bro. Stevens so admirably expounds. At ton, Charlton, Brooklehurst, Guest, Whitehead , and Grimshaw j fche conclusion of this most interesting lecture the following resolu- Visitors—Bros. L. Richards 1080 E.C. (Melbourne), W. Lane 1009, tion, proposed by the W.M., was passed with acclamation :—" That a E. Webb W.M. 1134, and E. Holland P.M. 1773. The Lodgo was hearty vote of thanks be recorded for the very interesting and opened with solemn prayer at 5*45, and the minutes of the previous instructive lecture given by Bro. James Stevens, and the hope meeting were read and confirmed, after whioh tbe brethren adjourned expressed that at some not very distant date he would be able to for tea. On re-assembling the E.A. charge was delivered to Brother again visit the Lodge and further explain the Masonio Ritual and Charlton by Bro. Fred Spencer J.W. Bro. Charlton subsequently Ceremonial." Tho Lodge was then closed , and the brethren answered the necessary questions leading from the first to the second proceeded to the dining hall where a plentiful repast awaited their degree, and retired. The Lodge having been duly opened in the attention. The usual Masonio toasts were honoured , and tbe Visitors second degree, Bro. Charlton was passed to F.C. by tbe W.M. After experienced a welcome whioh they fully appreciated. Harmony some Lodge business had been discussed , hearty good wishes were prevailed , the lecturer added still more to his popularity by expressed by the visiting brethren , and the Lodge was closed in peace effectively rendering two of his well-known Masonio recitations, and harmony. At the social board the health of Bro. Charlton was and altogether the proceedings both at " work and refreshment " proposed by the W.M. and drank with enthusiasm, the newly passed made the evening notable in the annals of the Hundred of EUoe brother expressing himself mnch impressed with the ceremonies he Lodge. had gone through, and his satisfaction ab having become a member of the Craft and the Affability Lodge. Bro. Robinson P.M. proposed the Visitors in glowing terms, commenting on the coincidence of meeting in a Masonio Lodge an old acquaintance of his, whom he STOUR VALLEY LODGE, No. 1224 heartily welcomed and trusted to see again at their Lodge. Bro. THERE was a large gathering of brethren at the anniversary of Robinson also gave a specially hearty welcome to Bro. Richards, whom this Lodge at the Freemasons' Hall, Sudbury, on Friday, the he had known and been very intimate with for many years, and who 4th inst., when Bro. Joseph George was installed Worshipful Master was at the present time thousands of miles from his own home. Bro. for the year. Tbe Lodge was opened by the W.M., Bro. W. Bailey, Robinson said the other two visitors were not so well known who had, however, to the regret of all presen t, to leave immediately to him, but they were none the less heartily welcome to the Affability afterwards in consequence of tbe critical condition of his wife, since, Lodge, the members of whioh were at all times delighted to see acid we are sorry to say, deceased. Bro. Reed P.M. took over the duties welcome visitors. The knowledge that members of our Order, when of the chair, and Bro. Alexander Simpson was raised by him to the travelling to almost any part of the world, would be made welcome degree of M.M. The installation ceremony was impressively per- in a Masonio Lodge, and find themselves amongst friends, was one of formed by the Deputy Provincial Grand Master (Bro. Rev. C J. the greatest charms of Freemasonry, and cemented the already good Martyn), at the conclusion of whioh the Worshipful Master feeling that existed or shonld exist amongst its members. As an (Brother Joseph George) appointed and invested his Officers, example they had that night amongst them a brother from Australia, as follow :—Bros. Bailey I.P.M., Hawkins S.W., Sizer Joy J.W., Rev. whom they welcomed and tried to make feel happy, to the best C. J. Martyn Chaplain, Hills Treasurer, Wheeler Secretary, Reid of their ability, and in sincerely hoping tbat Bro. Richards wonld P.M. Dir. of Cera., Hnrst Organist, Grant S.D., Normandale J.D., carry back a favourable impression of the old Affability, Brother Kenney I.G., Maulnon Steward, Sholl Tyler. The Installing Master Robinson asked the brethren to rise and drink heartily to the toast. having delivered tho usual addresses to W.M., Officers , and Brethren , The invitation was promptly responded to, after which eaoh visitor and there being no further business, before the Lodge, the charity replied in appropriate terms, Bro. Richards in particular expressing box was circulated , producing £2 17s, and the Lodge was closed himself highly pleased with his reception and hospitable treatment. in due form and with solemn prayer. The installation banquet He assured the W.M. and brethren he shonld carry back with him a was subsequently held at the Rose and Crown Hotel, when the very pleasurable recollection of the Affability Lodge, and one that Worshipful Master (Bro. George) provided an exceedingly choice would not easily fade away. In this life no one conld tell where his menu, worthy of his well-known hostelry. The commodious ball- lot might be cast, and it was possible that some of the brethren then room comfortably accommodated the sixty or seventy brethren who present might find themselves on the other side, and if so, they wonld assembled ; the prettily decorated tables were certainly a featnre in receive a truly hearty welcome in hia (Bro. Richards's) Lodge. He the tout ensemble ; aad the supply of wine waa moat liberal. thanked Bro. Robinson sincerely for his kind remarks, and the After the oloth had been cleared the W.M. proposed the usual Loyal brethren for their hearty reception of the toast, and if fortune so and Masonia toasts, and explaining that professional assistance was at willed it that he should come again to England, he should most hand for musical entertainment, and plenty of it, asked for brevity certainly look forward with a large amount of pleasure to another of speech from those who might be called upon for responses. In visit to the Affability Lodge. The toast of tbe W.M., proposed in submitting the toast of the Most Worshipful Grand Master His brilliant fashion by Bra Jas. Dawson P.M., was heartily drank, and Royal Highness the Prince of Wales, the W.M. happily said that the responded to by Bro. Staton, who immediately afterwards had to more we see of him, and particularly ia Masonry, fche better we like leave and catch his train to Sonthport. The chair was then taken him, a sentiment which called forth unanimous assent. For tho Grand by Bro. Robinson, and the remainder of the evening was spent right Officers , Bro. Martyn as Past Grand Chaplain, returned thanks in merrily. The intervals between the toasts were enlivened with songs brief but effective terms, and was followed in similar strains by fioni Bros. Walmsley, Marsh, Richards, Grimshaw, and others. Bro. Bro. Terry P.G.S.B. and Bro. Hughes. Speaking of thegriat services Lisenden gave several recitations. rendered by the R.W. Bro. Lord Henniker Provincial Grand Master, extolled the work of the Province under his able direc- The Lodge was then closed from that of a F.C., and remained Bro. Pratt P.M. A notice of motion had been conveyed to tion attributing tho satisfactory position of Freemasonry in Suffolk to open in the first degree. iu the private Lodge?, and the high the brethren by means of the monthly summons " that the sum of five fcb© deep interest he had taken Institution, and also esteem in which he is held in Grand Lod ge as a kind and courteous guineas be subscribed to the Hamer Benevolent Deputy Provincial Grand Master and five guineas to the W. Lancashire Alpass Benevolent Institution ," and man, of great ability. For the the Charity Representative Provincial Officer? , Bro. N. Tracy Provincial Grand Secretary res- Bro. Councillor John Bradshaw P.M., , Lodges in the Province and the introd uced the matter, and was successful in his application to the ponded, referring to the number of whioh difficulty of properly rewarding merit iu consequence of the paucity Lodge on behalf of both Institutions. At ihe festive board of offices at the disposal of the Provincial G.M. He believed, however, followed , the usual Loyal and Masonio toasts were honoured. that good Masonic work was done for the sake of tho work Bro. Rushton replied to that of the newly passed brother, and the instances able and earnest brethre n felt a visitors acknowledged in suitable terms the pledges whioh had been itself, and that in many Nail I.P.M. magnanimously pre- satisfaction in the knowledge of that fact, even if it were not given iu their behalf. Bro. Henry recognised as they could wish , Bro. Grimwood followed in like sented to the Lodge ten fully paid shares in the Chorlton Masonic laining that if these shares were trans- terms, and Bro. Alston, as the yonngeat Provincial Grand Officer , Hall Company, briefl y exp also responded. The Deputy Grand Master next proposed the ferred annually to the presiding W.M. they would entitle him to the health of Bro. Joseph George, the Worshipful Master, of whom he benefits of the social club, and further enable him to use the rooms spoke in terms of high commendation , assuring his hearers that the for Lodges of Instruction, rehearsals, &o. Bro. John Laidlaw P.M. Stour Valley, in having committed the government of the Lodge to Treasurer P.P.G.J.D. very gracefully aoknowlged the munificent gift so worthy a brother, had consulted its be«t interests, and would on behalf of the Lodge, and the scrip was thereupon handed over. find its already high position in the Grafs further advanced during Bro. Fryer, in responding to the toast of the Wor. Master, thanked the ensuingyear. Bro. Marty n desired to add a word of acknowledg- the Officera and members of the Architect Lodge for a kindly letter ment of the past assistance rendered by Mrs. George, their hostess, of sympathy whioh had reached him during a recent severe illness. He said that he shonld treasure it, and place it amongst the archives in supplementing the W.M.' * earnest endeavours to maintain the reputation of the Lodge iu connection with the refreshment depart- of his pleasant remembrances. He added that there was at least one ment, and concluded a brilliant and humorous speech by coupling her good thing gained in the principal being away from his.post : that name with that of the W.M., and asking for a hearty reception of the was the proof of what brethren can and will do under suoh circum- toast. This was enthusiastically accorded, and tbe W.M. at once stances. A very creditable feature in connection with the Past replied, expressing his earnest thanks for the honour which had been Masters of this Lodge, and one for which they were celebrated, was conferred upon him by .his brethren placing him in the proud position their willingness in coming to tha front when required. Before the he then occupied , and, on behalf of his wife, said that the compliment close of the Lodge, Bro. Nail made a very novel suggestion, whioh conveyed by the association of her name with the toast would never met with the general approbation of the brethren present. It was to be forgotten by either of them, but remain an incentive the effect that as a means of bringing the officers and members into to further endeavours to promote the welfare of the Lodge in every closer communion with eaoh other, they should meet once in eaoh respect. For the Visitors a large number of guests responded, and meeting at some central place in Manchester, and there dine together. were unanimous iu their expressions of satisfaction with their Eventually Thursday was decided upon as being the most convenient reception in Lodge, and their liberal entertainment at the festive day for such a purpose ; and the Town Hall Hotel was selected as board. The Past Masters of the Lodge, of whom the Deputy the place of meeting.' Songs were rendered by Brothers Nail , Provincial Grand Master is one, were well remembered, and reference Carse, Hesketh, Rushton, nnd Vickford ; recitations by Brotbwrs was made to the domestic trouble which had necessitated the Hesketh, Pickford, and Morrison ; while the instrumentalists absence of Bro. Bailey the I.P.M., after he had discharged his duty were Brother Hesketh on the violin, Brother Monlt at the of opening the proceedings of the day. Muoh sympathy was piano, and Brother Beever, who treated the company to the expressed with him undsr the sad circumstances. The toast of the Scotch air, "Ye banks and braes," on a new instrument, which Charities was proposed by Bro. C. N. Rowe, whose appeal to the he termed the auto-harp. brethren to support the W.M., who has undertaken to represent the Lodge as Steward at the next Festival of the Royal Masonic In response to the above suggestion of Brother Nail, the first Benevolent Institntion, was most forcibly put ; and the response meeting was duly held at the Town Hall Hotel, on Thursday. Oar was made by Bro. James Terry P.G.S.B., &o., the Secretary of the representative, who was present, at the invitation of Bro. I Fryer Institntion, in a speech which, if anything, surpassed his well known Worshipful Master, has furnished us with the following particulars :— ability in that direction. The practical result of the united No better evidence could have been adduced of the perfect harmony endeavours of these brethren was a spontaneous collection at table, of feeling whioh Freemasonry engenders in the breasts of its whereby the handsome contribution of ten guineas was placed on the members than was displayed at this meeting, to which I was invited. Master's list. Tho toast of the Officera aud the Tyler's toast brought Brethren, whose business engagements had taken them into various the inevitable parting after a most enjoyable evening. The musical districts around Manchester, in some instances, had journeyed long arrangements were under the direction of Bro. Bob Rae, of the Rose distances to be present. It had been arranged that dinner should Lodge, No. 1622, who had secured the services of a very talented be served at one o'clock, and shortly after the appointed time the lady in the person of Miss Florence Bethel I , and the support of brethren sat down to a meal which was anything but lent en Bros. Bullen, Craik, and Turner, eaoh of whom afforded muoh in its character. There were present Bros. Nail I.P.M., Moss P.M., satisfaction. Bro. Hurst, the Organist of fche Lodge, presided at Beever P.M., Roberta P.M. (FREEMASON 'S CHHONICIE), Morrison, the piano. Flint, Pickford, Redfern , Tiller, Bloomer, Rushton, Crone, Kastner, and Holland. After dinner the brethren adjonrned to a room especially reserved for them, aud spent a short time in social con - OKEOVER LODGE, No. 1324 verse. Bro. Flint proposed the health of Bro. Nail, the originator of the meeting, which toasfc the brethren drank heartily. Bro. Nail, in the 3rd inst., the installation of the W.M. took place in the responding, ON Ri there being present brethren said that such a meeting as the present broug ht brethren Lodge Room, Town Hall, pley, more closely together, and many ideas could be formulated which from Heanor, Crioh, Alfreton, and Belper. Bro. W. Sutton was would be for Bro. F. Allfrey I.P.M., and tho W.M. the good of the Lodge, aud might conduce to its pros- installed in thc chair by perity. The meetings wore originally intended to be held tenta- invested his Officers , as follow :—Bros. A. Day S.W.,' Rev. Dr. Hills tively each Thursday but jud J. H. Day Treasurer, G. M. Capon Sec, J. H. Loams for a month , ging from tho number of J.W. and Chap.', brethren who presented themselves, and tbe enthusiasm displayed S.D., A. F. Pino J.D., F. G. Clarke Dir. of Cers., A. Day Organist , at tbe inaugural one C. A. Millington and A. J. Towlson Stewards , they are destined to become a permanent T. Famsworth I.G., , feature in connection with fche Architect Lodge. S. Storer Tyler. The usnal banquet was afterwards held at the White Lion Hotel, the W.M. (Bro. Wm. Sutton) presiding. ST. ELETH LODGE, No. 1488 ARCHITECT LODGE, No. 1375 THE annual festival of this Lodge was held afc Amlwoh on Wednesday, the 2nd inst., when Brother Thomas Williams was rsgular meeting of the above Lodge (formerly held at the Town duly installed W.M. for fche ensning year. There was a large A Hall, Withington) took place for tbe third time at the new attendance of Officers and members. Brother the Rev. J.. Smith address, Masonio Hall, Chorlton-cum-Hardy, Manchester, on Friday, performed the installing ceremony, tho final charge being delivered the 4th insfc., Bro. W. Dyson Fryer W.M. There were also present by Bro. J. Wells. Bro. T. Williams, the newly-installed W.M., Bros. Henry Nail I.P.M., C. H. Beever S.W., James Morrison J.W. , appointed his Officers , aa follow -.—Bros. J. J. Sherlock I.P.M., James Laidlaw P.M. Treasnrer P.P.G.J.D., John G. Bromley P.M, Dr. T. E. Jones S.W., J. M. Gunn J.W., - W. Jones Treasurer, W. R. Secretary, Alfred Pickford S.D., William 0. Flint I.G., W. Moult Hughes Secretary, J. Hughes S.D., J. Owen J.D., T. Griffiths Organist , John Bradshaw , Organist, James A. Carse Steward P.M., W. T. G. E. Jones I.G., J. 0. Pritchard and R. Lemin Stewards, Hesketh P.M., E. Roberts P.M. (FKEEMASON 'S CHRONICLE ), R. Rev. J. Smith Chaplain , C. S. Dyer Tyler. Bro. Smith was presented Kastner, T. R. E. Birketfc, Sam Tiller, John M. Crone, William with a P.M. s jewel as a recognition of his valuable services to the Rushton , Hugh W. Bloomer, J. Courlane, A. Redfern , Edward Lodge, special raference being made to the fact that he was tbe W. Beebee ; Visitors—Brothers T. W. Markland W.M. 2368, James oldest member present, and thafc he had filled J. Crompton P.M. 1387 the office of Installing Hertz Dalglish P.M. 1147, , Joel Mitchell Master for many years. The members and visitors subsequently S.W. 300, E. P. Woodhouse 1387, A. W. Henry 2368, and S. Sharpies enjoyed a banquet afc the Dinorben Hotel. 325. The Lodge was opened iu the first degren at 7 p.m. by the W.M., after which the minutes of the previous meeting were read and con- firmed. Bro. William Rushton , who expressed a desire to be passed to the second degree, answered the usual questions in a very satis- ST. LEONARD LODGE, No. 1766 factory manner ; was entrusted by tbe W.M. with a test of merit rjIHE monthly m-ieting of this Lodge was held afc the Town Hall, leading to the degree of a F.C., and then retired. The W.M. opened JL Shoreditch , cu Wednesday, 2nd inst., nnder the presidency of in the second degn «, and Bro. Rushton, having h»en properly .ore- Bro. Bea sley W.M. Bro. Kaufman J.W. was elected W.M. for th«i pared , wa? again ad-nitted into the Lorlg-s, and duly passed. Du"ing e.isuk g year, and i^ro. Nicholson was re-elected Treasnrer of the Lodge. tha ceremony the -Vorshipful Master was asvsxd by Bro- .her It was alao daoicle : to pressnt the Worshipful Master with the nsual Beever S.W., who A dressed the candidate at tha >5.E. comer, and Pafet Master's jbw «1 ab th>3 expiration of his year of office. In oon. by Brother Morr bon J.W., vrho explained tue working tools, sequence of the difficulty recently experienced in providing for the comfort of the members at the Town Hall , a resolution was passed for taking steps with a view to the removal of tbe Lod ge. It may SCOTLAND. bo stated that Bro. Shurmur S.W. is in the ohair of another Lod ge, or be would have succeeded the W.M. in due course. The Lod ge was —:o:— in mourning for the late Bro. L. Stean , who was founder and first W.M. of the Saint Leonard Lodge. Amongst the members present were PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF ABERDEEN- Past Masters Bros. Barr , Jones , Fioiston , Cox, and Thrower. Brother SHIRE EAST. Very was re-elected Tyler. The banquet waa hel d afc the Great THE annual meeting of the Provincial Grand Lod ge of Aberdeen - Eastern Hotel , Liverpool Street . shire East was held within the Solomon Lodg e Rooms , Fraser. burg h, on Wednesday evening, tbe 26th ult. Bro. Wm. Boyd Prov . Grand Master presided , and was snpported by Bro. Colonel Skene of Lethenty Depute Prov. G. Master , and by Bro. R. Mirrlees P.M. Forba s Lodge , Rosehearty, in the unavoidable absence of Bro. C. F. Gor don , ZION LODGE, No. 1798 of Cairness , tho Substitute Prov. Grand Master. There were about THE regular meeting of this Lodge was held on Wednesday , the seventy brethren from the various Lodges in the Province present. 9th inst., at tbe Grand Hotel , Manchester. Present—Bros. The Ri ght Worshi pful the Provincial Grand Master in addressing the John Fisher W.M., Louis Frankenstein P.M., Alfred de Botton S.W., Lod ge, referred in feeling terms to the death , since his election last S. Mamelok P.M. Treasnrer , George Board P.M. P.P.G.D. Secretary , year as Junior Warden of the Lod ge, of Bro. Alexander Malcolm , Walter Fowden S.D., George Rideal P.M., J. K. Heywood , Leon Fraserburgh , and proposed the fol lowing, motion thereanent :—" The Levy, Alfred Smith , E. Roberts P.M. (F REEMASON ' S CHRONICLE ) 5 Lod ge mourns the removal by death , since the last meetin g, Visitor—Bro. M. Hart. The Lodge wiva opened in the first degree of Brother Alexander Malcolm , who for a number of years faithfull y by the W.M., and a ballot taken for Mr. Alexander Kirk wood, who discharged the duties of R. W.M. of Solomon Lodge , and who was desirous of becoming a member. The ballot havin g been endeared himself to all who had opportunities of estimating the declared in his favour , Mr. Kirkwood was prepared and duly initiated virtues of his private life. That the foregoing resolution be duly re- by the W.M. The next business was the election of Worship ful corded on the minutes , aud that an extrac t thereof be transmitted by Master for the ensuing year , and the choice fell upon Brother the Secretary to the relations , with an expression on behalf of the Alfred de Botton. Brother Mamelok was re-elected Treasurer , body of its deep sympath y with them in their bereavement. " The Bro. Board was selected aa Charity representative , and Bros. A. de Provincial Grand Master briefl y dealt with what had transpired Botton and J. K. Heywood were appointed Auditors. A Tyler was during the year and , referring to the progress made, stated that no also appointed. At the festive board whioh followed , the usual Loyal fewer than 70 members had joined the Brotherhood since last annual and Masonio toasts were honoured , and a very pleasant evening was meeting, and that 90 regular meetings and 39 special meetings had ¦pent. been held by the respective Lodges. Commissions were issued in favour of Bros. W. Rennie R .W.M. Solomon Lod ge, Fraserburgh , as Senior Warden , and Dr. D. Trail , St. Andrew 's Lodge , New Pitsligo , as Junior Warden. The Treasurer 's financial report , which was con- ARNOLD LODGE No. 1799 sidered satisfactory, sho wed a slow but gradual ly increasing revenue. , New bye.laws for Lod ge St. James , No. 256, Peterhead , and altera - THE monthl y meeting of the above Lodge was held at the Masonio tions on existing bye-laws of Keith Lodge, No. 56, Peterhead , were Hal), Walton -on-Naze , on Tuesday, the 1st inst. There was a sanctioned . The following elective Office-bearers were then elected : good muster of the bre thren present , viz. :—Bros. W. E. Sutton Bros. Penney, Peterhead , Treasurer , Scott , Striohen , S.D., Macpher - W.M., J. M. Scarlett I.P.M. , J. Harman S.W., H. Finer as J.W., W. son, Peterhead , J.D. ; Hird , Peterhead , Architect; Gordon , New Randall S.D., J. R. Chamberlain J.D. , W. W. Wri ght I.G., W. Purkis Pitsli go, Jeweller ; Robertson , Peterhead , Bible Bearer ; Burnett , Organist ; P.M. ' s—Bros. Dorling, Scott , Wilkinson , E. Osmond Peterhead , Director of Ceremonies ; Hendry , Fraserburg h, Sword Br. ; Treasurer , R. Scott Secretar y, and several Members and Visitors. W. Balfour , Rosehearty, Director of Musio; G. Brown jun., New The Provincial Grand Secretary, Bro. T. J. Railing P. G. AD. of C, Pitsli go, Standard Bearer ; W. B. Wynesa , Striohen , Steward ; Tripp, honoured them with a visit. Mr. Collins was initiated into the Order. Fraserburg h, I.G. ; P. Grei g, New Pitsli go, Tyler. It was announced The whole ceremon y was most beautifull y and impressivel y delivered the next annual meeting would be held at New Pitsligo. Tbe Lodge by the Worshi pful Master. A petition to fche Fond of Benevolence waa thereafter closed and the brethren adjou rned to Batohan 's Hall was then presented for signature , on behalf of the widow of a and partook of supper , purveyed by Bro. Rennie , Royal Hotel. The member of the Lod ge who died at sea, whilst undergoing amputation company was under tue presidency of the Provincial Grand Master , of the fingers nnder chloroform. After closing of the Lod ge Bro. Burnett , Keith Lod ge, Peterhead , being croup ier . The Masonio the brethren were invited to dine wifch the W.M., and a most toasts were dul y pled ged and a pleasant evening was spent. delightful banquet was served , this being the first regular meeting of tbe Arnold Lodge in its old home. The Provincial Grand Secretary, in replying to thc toast of his health , mentioned the fact that the consecration of the Arnold Lod ge by Lord Skelmersdale was the PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF DUMFRIES- first one after his appointment as Provincial Grand Secretary , and SHIRE. he had always taken a great interest in the welfare of the Lod ge. ' PHE Earl of Haddington Graud Master Mason of Scotland , paid He compared the difference in the nnmber of Lod ges in the Province J- an officia l visit , on the 1st inst., to the Provincial Grand Lod ge since the present Provincial Gran d Master , Lord Brooke , had taken of Dumfriesshire , uccompanied by Sir Charles Dalr ymple , M.P. , office. The proceedings of the evening were most enjoya ble, several Depute Grand Master , Lord Salfcoun Substitute Grand Master , Bro. of the brethren contributing to the harmony by giving some good D. Murray Lyon Graud Cashier , and other Office Bearers. There songs. Bro. Sutton the W.M. has the good wishes of all his members was a large representation of the ten Lod ges forming the Province , for a happy and prosperous year of office. the beantiful ball belong ing to the Order in Dumfries being quite filled. Bro. F. E. Villiers Provincial Grand Mastor presided , and the other Provincial Office Bearers present included Bros. Johnstone Dong las Provincial Grand Depute Grand Maste r , E. Brook younger , HADRIAN LODGE, No. 1970 of Hoddam , Provincial Substitute Grand Master , and John Robson Tuesday afternoon the 1st inst., Provincial Grand Secretary. The Lod ge having been opened ON , thc annnal meeting of this Lod ge was held at the Freemasons ' Hall , South Shield? , when in the first degree, tho Grand Lod ge deputation was received with there was a very large attendance of Past Mast ers and members. impressive ceremonial. The books of the Lodge having been The chair was occup ied by the Worshi pfnl Master (Bro. Harland). examined , Lord Haddington congratulated the Provincial Grand The Freemasons ' Hall , very prettil y decorated , was the scen e of a Master and his brother O fficers on the excellent working of gathering only second to a Provincial Grand Lodge gathering, and as the Lod ge, and on tbe healthy and prospero us condition of place of meeting is not equalled by any other Masonic Hall in the Masonry in the Province. He recalled briefly the history of the Province of Durham. The princi pal business of the meeting was tbe Provincial Grand Lodge , whioh was ereoted in 1736 under the name installation of the Worshi pful Master for tbe ensuing year , Brother of the Southern Province , and had as ita first Master Bro. Crosbie , Henderson S.W., and the appointment of Officers for tbe year. Advocate , son of a Provost of Dumfries , aud tbe prototype of Sir The W.M. elect was presented by Bro. Marshall to the Installing Walter Scott' s " Pley dell." He dwelt on the connection with the Province of the next Grand Master Bro. Fergusaon of Crai darroch , Master , Bro. Ross. The ceremony of installation was very admirably , , g also an ornament of the legal the contemporary and friend cond noted by Bro. Ross, and the mnsical portion was rendered by the profession , of Burns , and victor in the historical drinking contest at Friars ' ohoir , nnder the direction of Bro. Young. The following were invested as the Officers for the year :—Bros . Ross I.P.M., Thomas Carse , celebrated in the poem of " The Whistle. They had also S.W., Farmer J.W., Rev. Fran cis Hanmer Webb-Pep loe Chaplain , connected with this district a Masonio souvenir of Burns in fche roll ' Wm. Davidson Treasurer , P. Tighe Secretary, L. Snowdon S.D., of the defunct Lodge of St. Andrew s, which was signed by the poet T. Jameson J.D., T. D. Marshall Dir . of Cers., J. R. Tonng Organist , in 1788. He congratulated tbe Province on its ri ch historical associat ion ? suoh an admirable J. J. Runoieman I.G., J. T. Reed and Wm. Allon Stewards , Thomas , and on its good fortune in possessing Master and excellent Office Bearers. Bro. Villiers , in hia reply, Potter Tyler. The W.M. had the pleasicg duty , afc the reques t of mentioned that the history of " The old Lod ge of Dumfries " now the brethren , of presenting Bro. G. Harland , the retiring W.M., with , as Dumfries Kilwinning, goes back to 1687. Sir Cha rles a handsome P.M. ' s jewel. Tbe jewel bore a suitable inscri ption , and known Dalry mple and Lor d words to the was of uni que design. Bro. G. Harland P.M. suitably acknowledged Saltoun also addressed a few gath ering. Sir Ctiarles expressed regrt- fc that be was unable to thc gift. After the conclusion of the Lod ge business , the annual Festival was held at the Golden Lion Hotel , King Street , where a remain fco the bauquet , otherwise he might have revived to some the g darroch. He was him- splendid repast was served unde r the management of Brother G. extent lories of the Fergussons of Craig descended but his forbear had been Happe. The newly-installed W.M., Bro. J. W. Henderson , presided. self from the Fergussons , referred to by the same poet as " The chaste Kilkerran ." Tha Grand Master o,nd other members of the depatation were entert ained to a banquet in the evening in the Assembly Rooms , when 150 sat down. The nsnal Loyal and Masonic toasts were dul y honoured. IMPO RTANT NOTI CE -tSS ^Kire The Pri nce of Wales was designated in the toast list hy his Scottish on an importa nt subject to men contemplating marria ge. Information in titl f , Dnke of Rot hesay, and the Chairman remarked that he was matters you ought to know. Send for it to-da y, Gratia and Post Free. Address , fss SBCBBTAK , i Fitzallan Square , Sheffield. glad to observe this , because it showed that we did not concede all to " Gallant little Wales." The toaafc of the Naval and Military annnal Provincial Grand Visitation was made at eight o'clock to Forces, proposed by Bro. Johustono Douglas, was replied to by Major Lodgo No. 216, whan the books were inspected and certified to be Allan Grand Sword Bearer. Bro. Villier?, in proposing the toast of correctly kept. The Mark degree was conferred upon four candidates Grand Lodge of Scotland and the M.W.G.M., alluded to the good work during the evening, and the Lodge was closed a little before ten done by his predecessors in the office , and remarked that no Grand o'clock. Master had in his first year done so much hard labour in the way of visitation has Lord Haddington had done, or had made for himself a higher reputation or one whioh would be more lasting. Lord Had- ST. JOHN'S LODGE, No. 14 dington , iu his reply, said he was indeed a fortunate man in having able men named by the Provincial Grand Master, NOTEWORTHY meeting of this Lodge waa held on Monday succeeded to the A and found the Graud Lodge aud the condition of Masonry in Scotland evening, the 24th ult., at Dunkeld , the special feature of which raised to tho high pitch of perfection in which he had the good was the initiation of the Marquis of Tullibardine as a Mason. The fortune to find it. He impressed on the members of tbe Lodges in gathering was worthy of the auspicious occasion, and was a brilliant Provinces the responsibility which rested npon them to maintain one. The local members of this ancient Lodge were present in large the numbers the dignity and honour of the Craft, and pointed out that they should , in addition to which the brethren of St. John ,, No. 14, be careful not to admit unworthy members, as numerical strength resident in Pitlochry, Blair-Athole, and other places, were conspicu- did not constitute the real strength of a Lodge. He was pleased to ously in evidence, while among the visiting brethren were Colonel learn that there was a benevolent fund in connection with this Pro- Home Drnmmond of Blair Drummond , Past Provincial Grand Master vincial Grand Lodge, and that almost every Lodge in the Province of Perthshire West, and Bro. J. M. Henry, of the Lodge Dramatic had its benevolen t fund. That was as it should be, because he and Arts, Edinburgh. The Lodge was opened shortly after six thought, besides the great Chnritiea there should be local institutions o'clock, and the Marquis of Tullibardine was instructed in tbe work in which the Mason could carry out those purposes of relief which, of the first degree in an able and impressive manner by the R.W.M. combined with brotherly lovo and truth , formed the fundamental of St. John *», Sir Alexander M. Mackenzie, Del vine. Subsequently basis of that Order, to which the noblest and the highest in the land three brethren , including Bro. A. S. Butter, of Faskally, Pitlochry, were not ashamed to belong, and of whioh the poorest, the most were instructed in tbe work of tbe second degree, and no fewer than destitute and desolate, had blessed tbe existence. He then 'passed six brethren resident in Pitlochry and Blair-Athole received their a glowing eulogy on Masonry, of wbiob, be said, the nim was the third degree. The Lodge was closed about nine o'clock. The brethren, extension, as far as lay in their power, of happiness to all mankind. to the number of about forty, then adjourned to the dining-room of Other Masonio toasts followed. the Athole Arms Hotel, where supper was laid for them, aud every preparation made for their entertain meufc and enjoymen t. Sir Alexander Muir Mackenzie, Barfc., presided , and Dr. Dickson, GRAND LODGE OF ABERDEEN Dunkeld , was croupier. A number of toasts appropriate to the PROVINCIAL occasion were proposed aud honoured , especially the health of the SHIRE WEST. Marquis of Tullibardine, given bv Brother Maonaughton. Songs rnHE annual meeting of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Aberdeenshire were sung by Bros. Kellock and Rose, Blair-Athole ; Robertson and J. West, was held in the Masonio Hall, Inverurie, on Saturday, Butcbart, Pitlochry, and others. The social portion of the evening the 29th ult., Bro. Henry Lumaden Provincial Grand Master pre. was thoroughly successful, and ttiis was due in a large measure to- siding. The Lodges of the Province being widely scattered (from the excellent arrangements made by Miss Clark, tbe lady manager of Ballater to Hantly), the meetings were formerly held in Aberdeen as the hotel. the mosfc convenient centre. Last year ifc waa resolved to hold the annual meetings in the several Lodges on Donsido and Deeside alternately ; and the success of the first meeting justified the reso- lution. All the Lodges were represented except Charleston of Aboyne, their absence being due to their having to attend the funeral We aro sorry to hear that our worthy Brother Chas. I?. of an aged member of their Lodge. Mora than thirty brethre n were Forshaw, LL.D., has been confined to his room with a present. Letters of apology for absence were read from the Sub- severe cold. Oar latest advice, however is, that he Tbe Treasurer reported contribn- is-atf stitute Grand Master and others. little better, and hopes soon to be about again. tions from all the Lodges of upwards of £16, towards providing Masonio clothing and jewels for the Provincial Grand Officers , and it was remitted to a small Committee to purchase them at once. The Provincial Grand Master thanked the Lodges for their prompt The Abbey (Westminster) Lodge of Instruction , No. 2030, response to the levy. The Depute Provincial Grand Master (Brother has resumed work, after the summer vacation, and now Alexander Morrison Gordon, of Newton), was installed by the Pro- meets, every Friday evening, at the Town Hall vincial Grand Master. The following Office Bearers for the ensuing , West- year were elected , namely :—Commissioned Officers—Bros. Henry minster, at 7 "30 p.m. Lumsden , Pitoapl e, P.G. Master ; Alex. M. Gordon , Newton, P.G. De- pute Master ; Major James Deans, Ballater, P.G. Substitute Master; Rov. Robert Ritchie, Inverurie , P.G. Chaplain ; Alexander Fowlie, At a regular meeting of the St. George's Mark Lodge, Inverurie, P.G. Secretary. Elected Officers—Bros. George Kemp, No. 383, held at the Freemasons' Hall, Plymouth, on the Keithhall, P.G.S.W. ; Alexander Tosb , Ballater, J.W. ; John Hopkins , 8th inst., Bro. Henry Duncan Calder Aboyne,. S.D. ; Duncan James Reynolds S.W. was unanimously Inverurie, Treasurer ; , electa! W.M. tor the ensuing M'Phersoo, Huntley, J.D. ; Alexander Reid , Ballater, G. Architect ; year. Bros. 0. G. Withell Alexander Dakers, Aberdeen , Jeweller ; Rev. Wm. Dodd , Insob, Bible P.M. P.G.I.G., and James Gidley P.M. P.G.T. were elected Bearer ; John Roger, Huntly, Director of Ceremonies ; James Lemon , Treasurer and Tyler respectively. Hnutly, Sword Bearer ; Joseph Dunbar, Huntly, Director of Music ; Robert Burnett, Aboyne, Standard Bearer ; Wm. Begg, Ballater, Steward ; Alex. Gray, Ballater, Inner Guard ; John Coutts, Ballafcsr , Tho installation meeting of the Asaph Lodge, No. 1319 , Outer Guard ; Rev. Robert Ritchie, Inverurie, and George Walker, was held on the 7th inst Inverurie, P.G. Auditors. All the elections were unanimous. Ifc was ., at Freemasons' Hall. The resolved to hold the next annual meeting at Ballater. The Provincial Lodge waa founded in 1870, for the convenience of mem- Grand Master reported thafc the charter and minute book of the bers of the dvamatic and musical professions. Brother extinct Lodge of St. Mary, Kennethmont, had be-:n recovered , through Charles Edward Bishop presided on Manday as Worshipful the favour of Bro. D. Bisset , Inverurie, and wonld be transmitted to Master, and installed Bro. William Sydney Penley as Grand Lodge for preservation. Bro. I'isset was thanked for his Master for the diligence. Ifc is believed that the jewels of the extinct Lodge are in ensuing year. About 120 brethren were private hands, and a hope was expressed t bit these will be trans- present. mitted to Provincial Grand Lodge for pi-« •rervation. Sfc. Anthony Lodge entertained all the brethren to lunchetm at the Gordon Arms Hotel, and a most pleasant afternoon was rpent under the presidency Among the invitations we received to view the of the Provincial Grand Master Bro. Lamsden, and afterwards of Lord Mayor' Bro. Minty W.M. of Sfc. Anthony. s Show not the least acceptable was that given by our kind friend Mr. Calton, of the Windsor, situated in the Strand, near Charing Cross, who, with his able manager Mr. Stanley, right royally entertained their many PROVINCIAL GRAND LODG E OF ROXBURGH friends. Brethren AND SELKIRK. will find at this house everything of the best quality, while che billiard rooms—and there are > , THE October Qr -terly Communijatiou of tht Provincial Grand two—are fitted up in a most comfortable Lodge of Roxl nrgh and Selkirk was recently held in the Lodge- fashion. We room of St. John, No. 216, Srow. Bro. Dr. Middleton Provincial may mention that Mr. Calton will be better known to Grand Master presided , and the other Office Bearers present were :— brethren in connection with the Three Nuns, at Aldgate. Bros. Rev. George Gnnn, Stichell, Chaplain ; James B. Cowan, Hawick, Senior Warden ; Charles B. Balfour, Newton Don, Junior Warden ; Robert Sanderson Secretary, John Russell Treasurer, John Graham President of Stewards, William U. Cook Steward , HoLiowAY s PILLS.—The Hour of Danger.—Disease commonly comes on and William Montgomery Tyler. Tbe Lodge was opened with slight symptoms, which, when neglected , increase in extent , and gradu- at 4'40, ally grow dangerous—a condition which betrays the grossest remissness— when the minutes of last Quarterly and Special Communication, as when these Pills, taken in accordance with their accompanying directions, printed and circulated among the members, were adopted. The would not only have checked, but conquered the incipient disorder. Patients Secretary submitted apologies for absence from Bros. Elliott daily forward details of thc most remarkable and instructive ctues in which , timely attention to Holloway's advice has undoubtedly saved them from severe Boswell, Vernon , Patterson, Mathison , Carruthers, and Pritty. illness, lhese Pills act primarily on the digestive organs, which they stimu- Bros. Balfour, Russell, and Cook were installed into their respective late when alow and imperfect ; and, secondly, upon the blood, which is offices by the Provincial Graud Master. The business on the pro- thoroughly purified by them, whence is derived the general tone they impart, and their power of subjugating hypochoudriacism, dyspepsia , and nervous gramme was chiefly routine, aad was got throngh by six o'clock. The complaints, NOW READY. I Pric e 3d. Post free 3£d. Handsomely Bound in Cloth, 900 Pages, Price 20s, ALSO IN MORE EXPENSIVE BINDINGS. TEN DAYS IN LAKELA ND. BY CHAS. F. FORSHAW, LL.D. Author of " St. Bees and other poems ;" Editor " Yorkshire Ballads," " York, shire I'octs, past and present," tc, tc. HISTO RY OF FREEMASO N RY The Eight Hon. the MABQTJIS OP LORNE , K.T. writes as follows :— AND CONCOR DANT ORDERS. OSBORNE , 22nd August 1892. DEAR DR. FOKSUAW,—Many thanks for yonr little Lake Tour. It ILLUSTRATED. recalls pleasant memorieo, and is set with pretty sonnets as the WRITTEN BY A BOARD OF EDITORS. Lakeland hills are set with their bright gems of water. Yours faithfully LORNE. HENRY LEONARD STILLSON, Editor-in-Chief. LONDON : WILLIAM JAMES HUGHAN, Consulting Editor. W. W. MORGAN & SON, 2 BELVIDERE WORKS, PENTONVILLE, N. THIS work contains a comprehensive Account of Ancient Mosonry : tho Ancient Masonic MSS., or " 01(1 Charges " ; the Crusades, and their Tielntion to the Fraternity; Cosmopolitan Freemasonry, including all its INSTALLATION Kites, throughout the World ; the American and British Templar Systems ; the A. and A.S. Rite, and Royal Order of Scotland ; other Rites and Orders connected with the Institution ; and Tables of Vital Statistics, never OF H. R. H. THE PRINCE OF WALES before compiled,—the whole comprising the most Authentic History of the Fraternity of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons ever originated and printed As the M.W.G.M. of England , in America. 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Wcnsley Russell, Herbert A. Hone, Edward Crompton , H. Windsor Fry, G. A. Rogers, B. A. Lillie. TH VISITORS IN THE A RT SCHOOL .—K. J. Poynter, It.A., J. 1». Burgess, R.A. SATURDAY, 12 NOVEMBER 1892. LETTERS.— Professor H. Frank Heath , 15.A., Ph.D., Miss E. Fogerty, Mortimer de Larmoyer, Dr. N. Hcineniann , F.R.G.S., Luigi Ricci , B.A., J. II. Rose, M.A., F.R. Hist.S , II. E. Maiden , M.A., F.R.Hist.S., W. 1!. Kemshead , M.A., Ph.D. Music—Herr Gustav Ernest , Frederick Cliffe, Arthur O'Leary, John Francis Barnett , A. J. Eyre, Mdme. Pereira , Miss E. Tedder, Otto Manns, Robert Reed , rllOV. GRAND LODGE OF JERSEY Mdme. St. Germaine , Henry Blower , Gustave Garcia, A. Romili , W. A. 15. ^^^^ Kussell, Mus. 15ac. Oxon., Professor J. F. Bridge, Mus. Doc, Ebonezer Prout , B.A. Dancing.—M. Louis d'Egville , Miss L. Pear. THE annnal meetinor of this Provincial Grand Lodgo Particulars in thc Library, next Byzantine Court , Crystal Palace. was held at the Masonic Temple, Jersey, on the 1st F. K . J. SHENTON , F.R.Hist.S., Superintendent inst., and was followed by the usual banquet, at which from Educational Department. forty to fifty brethren took part. Bro. E. C. Malet de Carteret Provincial Grand Master was in the chair, and CRYSTAL PALACE EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS.— WHS supported by Bro. Dr. J. Le Cronier Deputy Pro- JUNIOR SCHOOL FOR LADIES. vincial G raud Mnster. The princi pal chairs for the Designed to afford , by-tutorial Instruction , an elementary education of the best class, having regard to principles as well as particulars, for Girls up to the age of ensuing Masonic year were filled as follows :— 16 years, and to serve as a preparation for the advanced training of the Senior Charles Naylor School of Art , Science, and Literature. Bro...... Senior Warden The fee is inclusive of the complete curriculum. H. E. Durell ...... Junior Warden Particulars in the Library, next Byzantine Court , Crystal Palace. Rev. R. Peck ...... Chaplain F. K, J, SHENTON , F.R.Hist.S., Superintendent G. J. Kenorf ...... Treasurer Educational Department. Dr. A. C. Gadfrny ...... Secretary C. E. Malet de Carteret ... Assistant Seorefary E. Bree ... PALACE EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS.— ...... Registrar CRYSTAL E. Oldridge ... The SCHOOL OF PRACTICAL ENGINEERING...... Senior Deacon J. W. .Rambling ...... Junior Deacon Founded 1872. Principal—Mr. J. W. Wilson, M. Inst. C.E. and G. Cnrry ...... Superintendent of Works M.E. G. Contanche ... ' ;- This Division of the school was established in 1872 , with the purpose of affording .. .. Dir. of Ceremonies to students of Civil or of Mechanical Engineering the advantage of thorough C. ¥. Luke ...... Assistant Dir. of Cers. practical instruction in the rudiments of either branch of the profession , and in the Captain H. Stevenson ...... Sword Bearer materials. The Divisions are manipulation of Hadley ...... 1 . , „ I.— M ECHANICAL COURSE . Standard~ Bearers II.—CIVIL ENGINEERING SECTION . Tocque \ III.—COLONIAL D IVISION .—For preliminary practical training of young men for Cummings ...... Pursuivant Colonial life. Bradlpy ...... Assistant Pursuivant E LKCTKICAJ . K.\WNi;i;i,'iN r;.—Devoted to instruction in the science of Electrical ~ Force, and the Practical Application of it. Marine and Mining Divisions. Le Boutillier-Vanticr ...... \ Prospectus of the undersigned , in thc Library, next Byzantine Court Crystal Queerc de Carteret ...... f „, , F 3.IQCC Davy Stewards F. K. J. SHENTON, F.R.Hist.S., Superintendent. ( Educational Department. Wakley ...... J G.Rogers ...... Tyler. A handsome testimonial was voted to Bro. P. E. Schier, Crown Svo, Is Paper Covers ; Is 6d Cloth Lettered. retiring Provincial Grand Secretary, and the Provincial the GOSSIP ABOUT FREEMASONRY ; its History and Traditions. Grand Master was appointed special Steward for A Paper read by Bro. S.VAti,E2fTiirB , P.M. anclZ. No. 9, to the Brethren Province at the forthcoming Festival of the Royal Masonic Albion Lodge of Instruction, 2nd November 1880. Of the Institution for Boys, towards the funds of which a sub- Freo by post of AV. W. MOHGAX t So", Belvidere Works, Hermes Hill, Pentonville. stantial donation was voted. Concluding, he again thanked them for this splendid manifestation BANQUET TO SIR SEYMOUR KING of goodwill nnd esteem. I Captain Judge proposed the Hull Masonio Club, and Bro. H. J. THE Hull Masonio Club, Charlotte Street, of which Sir H. Seymour Kin?, M.P., is one of the most distinguished members, Oldroyd responded . entertained the hem. gentleman at a banquet , on the 28th ult. The Other toasts followed. space at disposal of the clnb was insufficient to meet the application for accommodation by the numerous Masonio brethren of the town, and by the kindness of the Worshipful Master of the Minerva Lodge, Dagger Lane (Bro. J. T. Towler), the largo banqueting hall, with the adjacent Lodge and other rooms, were placed at the disposal of the MARK MASONRY. officials of tbe clnb. The banquet was provided by Mr. Jenkinson, —:o:— and gave every satisfaction. Bro. M. 0. Peck took the chair, and was supported by Bros. Sir OF HAMPSHIRE Seymour King, K.O.I.E., Kev. Canon MoOormiok, F. Blackburn , J. T. PEOV. GRAND LODGE Towler, George Leigh, J. T. Linsley, James Matthews, H. Morrill, AND THE ISLE OF WIGHT. D. C. McNeill, T. Mioklethwaito, H. J. Oldroyd, A. E. Peasegood, A. E. C. Peacock, W. L. Robins, Jos. Strickland, J. R. Stringer, J. 0. THE Provincial Grand Lodge of Hampshire and the Savill, G. D. Storry, J. Southam, John Tapp, Riohard Toogood , J. Y, Isle of Wight was held at the Masonic Hall, Torr, W. C. Whiteside, J. G. Wallis, J. Wildbore, J. W. Whitfield , D. Aldershot, on Monday tbe 31st ult. Bro. W. W. B. White, G. T. Wilson, J. E. Walker, A. T. Peacock, E. Sohartman , W. G. Anfield , J. W. Burton, J. A. Brown, T. J. Bell , R. Barton, Beach , M.P., P.G.W. England, Provincial Grand Master, F. W. Bailey, S. Begg, L. Bosco, B. Barnett, James Charlesworth, R, presided, amongst those present being the Provincial Cason, J. L. Charter, John Clark, G. M. Dimbleby, E. Fillingham, J. Grand Master of Middlesex (Colonel A. B. Cook). Brother Fox, J. H. Fox, H. Glassman, R. R. Hawley, T. A. Haigh, J. Hancock, W. W. B. Beach was nnanimously re-elected as Provincial F. J. Harper, Dr. T. Jaokson, Captain C. Judge, J. W. Webb, G. H. Master for the ensuing three years. The Deputy Panton, J. J. Adamson, A. King P.M., E. C. Corris P.M., F. F. Bladon , Grand F. J. Heelas, J. Ramsey, T. Bough, R. Morton , J. de Meillhao, and Provincial Grand Master (Bro. R. Loveland Loveland) J. A. Hopper, &o. having been appointed by the Grand Master H.R.H. the After the disposal of the nsual Loyal and Masonio toasts, the Prince of Wales to the high position of President of the Chairman proceeded to the discharge of the principal duty of the Board of General Purposes, resigned his office, and the evening, whioh was proposing the health of Sir Henry Seymour nominated Bro. Richard Eve King, K.C.I.E., M.P. In a comprehensive historical summary of the Provincial Grand Master history of the Indian Empire, the Chairman mentioned the fact that Provincial Grand Master Overseer England as his deputy. Sir Seymour King was appointed a Commander in the Jubilee year, The Treasurer (Bro. A. Dash wood) was re-elected. The and he had also been recently created a Knight Commander. He sum of £10 10s was voted from the funds of the Lodge to hoped that Bro. Sir Seymour King would long live to enjoy his the Mark Benevolent Fund. The following Officers were honours, and to advance the prosperity of the vast commercial enter- prise with whioh he was connected. Bro. Peok then read the appointed for the ensuing year :— following address, whioh was beautifully illuminated and handsomely Bro. Coleman Barr ...... Senior Warden bound , and signed by a nnmber of the principal Officers and Members A. G. Curtis ...... Junior Warden of the club :— Dr. E. T. Crouoh ...... M.O. "To Sir Henry Seymour King, K.C.I.E., M!.P. On behalf of the J. B. Boucher ...... S.O. Officers and Members of the Hull Masonic Club, we embrace the A. Savill J.O. Rev. E. Crowley present opportunity of tendering you our hearty congratulations npon { Chapr laum well merited, honour recently conferred on you by Rev. A. Walker ...... J fche Her Majesty ... Treasnrer thc Queen and Empress of that vast dominion, with whioh you are A. Dash wood ...... BO specially oonneoted. Since you have been C. W. Bevis ...... Registrar of Marks identified with our Secretary ancient borough, your kindness of heart, yonr patriotism, and your D. 0. Hobbs ...... npright and honourable character have gained the respect and esteem F. J. W. Savill ...... Senior Deacon of all classes, and this has been cemented by the graceful courtesy A. Redfern ...... Junior Deacon and universal kindness of your amiable consort. J. B. Chilcott ...... Inspector of Works "As members of this club, we are proud to enjoy tbe privilege of C. H. Lloyd ...... Director of Ceremonies claiming you as one of oar Vice-Presidents Thomas Attwood ...... Assistant Dir. of Cers. , and we trust that the Sword Bearer fraternal bond now existing may be continued for many years to E. Goodwin ...... come. F. Hazzard ...... Standard Bearer We sincerely trust that the Great Architect of the W. Townsend ...... Organist " Universe may I.G. endow yourself and Lady King with His richest gifts, and that your J. J. Kennett...... lives may be blessed with all happiness.'.' Thomas Barfetfc St.wards H. H. Halhday ...... )} Bro. Sir Seymour King, on rising to reply, was received with loud J. Exell Tyler and prolonged cheers. He said they would perhaps pardon him if for one moment he was a little overwhelmed with the kindness they had shown him, and the magnificent address whioh they bad presented to him. Tbey had been reminded , by the chairman , of India, and his connectioa with that Empire brought it in a very special CHESHIRE MASONIC BENEVOLENT manner home to him that evening. He rejoiced to think that their INSTITUTION. chairman was so well informed on that great dependency—a depend- afc ency which it was difficult somewhat for Englishmen , as a rule, MEETING of the Committee of Benevolence will be held thoroughly to realise the fall meaning and significance of. He was A Crewe, on tbe 30th inst., to submit a report of the Provincial in the fortunate position this week of receiving not only the testimony Charity Council , and to inaugurate a Fund dnring the ensuing year and tbe congratulations of those who agreed with him politically, of not less than £1,000 for tho purpose of providing two annuities but also those of very many friends with whom in regard to public for aged Freemasons and Widows belonging to the Province, matters he was often obliged to differ. In thafc room they forgot all preliminary to or pending tbeir election to tbe Royal Masonio political differences, and breathed the pure air of friendshi p and good Benevolent Institutions in London. The Right Hon. Lord Egerton fellowship, qualities which the grand institution of Masonry existed of Tatton , Prov. Grand Master, has promised a very handsome to promote the world over. He thought they would agree with him donation , and there is no doubt whatever, with the active and able that the possibility of such gatherings as the one that night in which advocacy of Bro. Jas. Salmon P.P.G.S.W. Chairman , Bro. Jno. Clay- men of extremely decided and opposite views were able to hold the ton P.P.G.J.W. as Vice-Chairman , assisted by the Charity Repre- kindest possible intercourse could only exist in communities where sentatives, together with the indefatigable Provincial Grand Secre- liberty of thought, speech, and action were secured by a system of tary, Bro. Robert Newhouse, that the Festival to be held in Cheshire government that was free. In autocratic governments about tbe middle of next year will fully justif y the reputation Masonry , could not escape the political tinge, as the defenders and assailers of Cheshire has enjoyed dnring the past few years in being well to the an exclusive system could not lay aside tbeir differences, and sit front in all appertaining to the distinguishing characteristic of Maaonry, namely, charity. down together in harmony and goodwill. It was possible, he thought, in the future for Masonry to break down that rigid system of caste in India whioh existed to this day. That night brethren of all classes and different shades of politics had come together to offer him in a too flattering, too generous manner, congratulations on the At a meeting of the Grand Lodge of Scotland, held in honours whioh had been conferred on bim. He should be unworthy Edinburgh, on tho 3rd inst., a message of congratulation of tbe kindness that was shown to him, of the marked and genial was sent to tbe Marquess of Twceddale on his marvellous cordiality exhibited when in that room, if he did not feel most deeply escape m the Thirsk disaster. The following office bearers the pleasnre and the honour of such a demonstration of good fellow - ship, coming from so many unexpected quarters. He had that night for next year were nominated :—Earl of Haddington discovered that his brother Masons, wbo were Liberal politically, Grand Master, Sir Charles Dalrymple Grand Master Would not throw him over as a Mason , and on the whole they seemed Depute, Lord Saltoun Substitute Grand Master. to think ho was not such a bad fellow after all. He saw now tbat much tbat seemed to him to be severe in the attitude of opponents in the political arena was to be taken in the Pickwickian sense. Bro. George Roberts, Station Master Midland Railway, Much of what he took to be vitriol was in reality only highly.scented Stockport, was elected W.M, of the Unanimity Lodge, eau de Cologne. They saw that, however some of them might differ No. 287, Cheshire, on the 2nd inst. The installation from each other in politics, there were other subjects on which they Could agree on grounds of good fellowship and personal esteem. takes placo on the 7th December next. of the Lodge, and the many benefits derivabl e from membership, BRO. G. W. SPETH become more widely known, must be largely increased. There can be no doubt but that the Lodge owes its success, at any rate very have much pleasnre in reproducing from the materially, to the distinguished attainments of its members, the WE Brisbane Keystone the following portrait of Bro. excellence of the papers read at the meetings, and the able, eloquent, and incisive manner in whioh the various subjects brought forward G. W. Speth, the indefatigable Secretary of the Quatuor are discussed and commented upon. Coronati Lodge, No. 2076 :— Yet, these qualifications, however eminent taken by themselves Bro. Speth may be said to have been born a Freemason. At the alone, are not by any means sufficient to secure success. Something time of his birth, whioh took place on the 30th April 1847, his more is needed. The clever organizer , the energetic, wide-awake father, G. W. Speth, was a member of the Lodge of Unity, now manager, the wise, able, tactful, and indefatigable executive officer No. 183 ; his uncle, Edward Ryan, was a member of the same Lodge, is absolutely essential to attain tbo best results. In Bro. Speth, the and its W.M. ; Bro. H. Crohn , Grand Secretary for Foreign Lodge has been peculiarly fortunate in securing a Secretary Correspondence in the Grand Lodge of England , stood sponsor for possessing these varied qualities in a pre-eminent degree. Every him at the font. George William Speth, the elder—as staunch feature of its organization, every fresh departure, and every scheme a Mason as ever lived—was initiated in Unity Lodge, in 1842. to enlarge and extend the usefulness of the Lodge, has emanated He served three times as Worshipful Master of his Mother solely from the brain of its Secretary. Lodge, in 1846, 1849 and 1850. In 1885, he was appointed Although Bro. Speth has not yet been called to the dais of the Secretary, holding that office for 12 years. At the end of that Grand Lodge of England, as an officer of that distinguished body, period he was elected Treasurer, whioh office he continued to fill , yet his services to the Craft have not been unrecognised , both worthily and well till the day of his death , in 1878. From this it within and without the United Kingdom. He is an honorary will be seen, that during the boyhood of his son G. W. Speth the member of Lodge Scientific, Bingley, Yorks ; of Lodge St. yonnger, he was Secretary to the Lodge of whioh he had been , for Albans, Adelaide ; and of the " Association of Masonio Veterans, of some 15 years, the oldest member when he died. Thus it is that Illinois," to all of whioh positions he has been elected solely on Bro. Speth's earliest recollections of the Craft go baok to his school- account of his literary labours ; and we have good reason to know days, when, in the evenings, he used to assist bis father in issuing tbat he values in a very high degree those tokens of fraternal the snmmones for the meetings, and in other suoh like matters. recognition. After completing his education in France and Germany, Bro. Our brother has his home in Marga te, the well known Kentish Speth, at the early age of 19, entered into commercial pursuits ; a watering place, so pleasantly situated at the northern extremity of mode of life which to him was extremely distasteful. However, the Isle of Thanet, the location having been selected for its pure and "Necessity knows no law," and in the arrangements made, he was bracing air, on account of the delicate health of his elder daughter. compelled to acquiesce, as every other conrse open would have It might, at first sight, be thought that a resident) at suoh a distance thrown upon his father the burden of maintaining him for some from the centre and heart of Masonry, would be somswhafc of a years, whioh financial reasons forbade. drawback to bis busy Masonio career. The • position , however, In 1868, being then of age, he took advantage of tho visit to possesses many advantages, not the least of which is the immunity England of a Havana merchant, a correspondent of the firm in from interruption by callers of all sorts. which he was employed, to offer his services abroad. The offer By a very slight stretch of the imagination, we can fancy onr having been accepted, he left for Cuba in September of the same distinguished brother in his study. The room overlooks a pretty year. In 1870, owing to changes in the firm, he found means to garden filled with those Old English " Stars of the Earth " whioh sstablish himself in business on his own account in Havana. At the we all love so well. The windows are open to the invigorating sea •nd of 1871 he returned , for business purposes, to England. breezes coming up, filled with the health-giving ozone from the In January 1872 he was initiated in his father's Lodge, Unity No. North Sea. The walls around are lined with shelves laden with 183. Returning to Havana for a time, he came baok to England hundreds of volumes, every one of whioh has reference, more or less towards the end of 1873. He was at once appointed to office direct, to "The Art of Arts." In this snug and quiet retreat the in the Lodge, as I.G. In 1874 he served as S.D., S.W. in 187 5, aud Secretary of the " Quatuor Coronati " spends an average of ten W.M. in 1876. Tbe death of his father, in 1868, enabled him to hours a cl ay, every moment of whioh is devoted to the affairs of the retire from commercial pursuits, on a very small income, which , how- Lodgo which , next to the concerns of his family, he has made the one uncongenial occupation. In 1884 object of his life. ever, to him was preferable to an ¦ he was appointed Secretary of the Lodge, a position in which he ' ' • ' J. S. has been confirmed by every succeeding Master to the prese'nt'date. Ifc was in 1881 that Bro. Speth first turned his attention to the study of Masonry and its antiquities ; his first attempt being the History of his Mother Lodge, which appeared in that year. Ibis MASONIO SONNETS.—No. 21 bronght him into contact with Bro. R. F. Gould , the eminent Masouic of historian, who was at that time engaged on his famous " History Br BRO. CHAS. F. FOKSHAW LL.D., 2417. Freemasonry," and required some assistance in the investi gation of , foreign documents and writings, which by reason of his education , —:o:— Bro. Speth was capable of supplying. The result has been a To BBO. P. 0. GALLOWAY, 2417. long friendship with the distinguished historian, exclusive of valuable help rendered to his undertaking, and whioh only ceased (A " welcome home " after an eighteen months' sojourn witb the publication of the last volnme. While engaged on this in the Lake District). subject Bro. Speth collected a mass of information respecting Eminent Masons, which was contributed to the Philadelp hia Thrioo welcome baok, Old Friend—nay, more than friend, Keystone, in the shape of a series of biographical notes on " Members For ties of Craffcship make our friendship deeper ; of Royal Houses, who had donned the Lamb-skin Apron," being the Masouic bonds are bonds that never end , only attempt at a complete list which has yet been made. These Bufc we are Free," so pass by every keeper. notes were afterwards reprinted in pamphlet form in Philadelphia, Old Bradford's glad to have thee home again j and were subsequently re-issued, in a revised and extended for m, in For eighteen months she's looked towards this meeting, the " Queen's Jubilee Number " of the London Freemason , 1887. So, when she sees thy face, she smiles, and then In the meantime, he had become acquainted with some of the fore- She grasps thy band , and gives thee kindly greeting most Masonio thinkers and writers, snch as Bros. W. J. Hngban. Thy friends are many, and they joy to see Rev. A. F. A. Woodford , D. Murray Lyon, W. H. Rylands, and Thy well-known form about her streets go straying, others, and with them became interested in the endeavour to Bnt none more glad than I—my joyanoy establish Masonio Archaeology on a firmer basis than had been the Equals blest childhood when it goes a-maying case hitherto. The outcome of this combination of students was the And so, my Brother, life once more is vernal foundation of the now celebrated Quatuor Coronati Lodge, of For I with thee hold converse, kind , Fraternal whioh the subject of our notice is one of the Founders. At the Winder House, Bradford. consecration of the Lodge he was appointed Secretary, an office 7th November 1892. has since filled with credit to himself and satisfaction to whioh he —:o:— all concerned. From the first the Lodge struck out a line of its own, and for eome time conducted its proceedings with gratification to its ACROSTIC SONNET. members. It was soon, however, discovered tbat with a small BY BRO. ISAAC BUCHANAN . subscription, it was impossible to spend money in printing, and failing this, the influence of the Lodge upon the Craft in general —:o:— could not possibly be of an extended nature. It was at this critical To DR. CHARLES FORSHAW period in the history of the Lodge, that Bro. Speth, relying npon what a general desire on C an it be tbat our Lakes onoo more have been others believed to be a minus quantity, namely, H ailed by some love-lit angel-guided eye, tbe part of many brethren to be better informed on Masonio subjects A nchoring the mind' disposal s precious thoughts between than the means hitherto at their permitted , conceived the 11 oiling fancy and stayed reality ? happy idea of the " Corresponding Circle." Having placed his L et every poet of the hills Lod , permission was granted to make a trial reply ! conception before the ge , E very one who sips from Nature's cup and, in 1887, the circular calling the new Association into existence S ing unto him who drinks her treasures up was issued. Of the phenomenal success of the venture it is needless here to F orbidding not that other men should task, epeak at any length. It will be sufficient to say that tbe idea at 0 fFering, rather, unto them his own ; once caught on , and in leas than five years, it has grown to a It evealing glories we overlooked in haste, membership of nearly 1,500, scattered over every inhabited corner S bowing fair Nature as she shonld be shown. of the globe, and comprising the cream of the Masonic intellect in H ow sweet were life to live for this alone ; every country in the World. In Queensland alone the membershi p A h! never shall our lakeland fame expire includes District Grand Lodges, Lodges, Chapters, and Brethren to W bile beauty lasts and hearts like bis admire the number of nearly 70, a number whioh when the aims aud objects Wood Sido, Distington . THE THEATRES , &c. THE FREEMASON'S CHRONICL E, —:o:— A Weekly Record of Masonic Intelligence. Reports of United Grand Lodge are published with the Special Sanction of Drury Lane.—If possible " The Prodigal Daughter is more H.R.H. the Prince of Wales the M.W. the Grand Master of England. attractive than'ever it was. Every performance seems to increase its FREEMASON'S CHRONICLE will be forwarded direct popularity, and this is not fco be wondered at when we look at the THE from the Office , Belvidere Works Hermes Hill Pentonville, N., iece as it is presented b Sir Augustus Harris. Every part is in the , , p y on receipt of Post Office Order for the amount. Intending Sab- hands of an experienced actor or actress while tho scenery is of a , soribers shonld forward their fall Addresses, to prevent mistakes. magnificent description so that nothing is wanting. Of course the , Post Office Orders to be made payable to W. W. MORGAN great scene is tho Grand National Steeplechase, and here all Sir , at Penton Street Office. Cheques crossed " London and County." Augustus Harrio's inventive powers have been bronght into The Terms of Subscription (payable in advance) to the FEEE. requisition. Never has suoh a scene been seen on any stage before. MASON'S CHRONICLE are— Messrs. Henry Neville, James Fernandez, Leonard Boyne, Julius Knight, Charles Dodsworth, Arthur Williams; Miss Millward and Twelve Months, post free £0 13 6 Miss Blanche Horlook are now settled down in their respective parts, Six Months ditto 0 7 0 with the result that eaoh scene has every " situation " brought to tbe Three Months ditto 0 3 6 front. Owing to the muoh to be regrstted illness of Mr. Harry Nicholls, Mr. J. L. Shine now undertakes the part of Lord Banbury, and with that genuine actress Miss Fanny Brough causes muoh SCALE OF CHARGES FOR ADVERTISEMENTS. amusement. It is not, as far as we know, yet settled to Per Page £8 8 0 whioh theatre " The Prodigal Daughter" will be transferred when it Baok Page 10 10 0 is necessary to make room for the annual pantomime, bnt it is quite Births, Marriages, and Deaths, Is per line. certain that a theatre will have to be found, for the popularity of the General Advertisements, Trade Annonnoements, &c, single piece will not be half exhausted by Christmas. „. column, 5s per inch. Doable column Advertisements Is per line. Special terms for a series of insertions on applica- tion. Comedy.—It was indeed fortunate that the services of Miss Advertisers will find the FREEMASON'S CHHONICXE an exceptionall Lottie Yenne were able to be secured for the revival of Mr. Sydney y good medium for Advertisements of every class. Grundy's farcical comedy, " The Arabian Nights," which was first produced at the Globe on tbe 5th November 1877. It is rather cnrious that the same date, only five years later, should be chosen Agents , from whom copies can always be had:— for fche revival of fche piece, bufc dnring that lapse of time the comedy Messrs. H. DAHBYSHIRE and Co., 9 Red Lion Conrt, E.C. has not lost an atom of its fun, neither do the artistes who resume Mr. LAMBERT, Barnsbury Road, Islington, N. their original parts seem to have lost any of tbe hold they then Mr. RITCHIE, 7 Red Lion Conrt, E.C. had on the public. First there is Mr, 0. H. Hawtrey as Arthnr Mr. EDWARD R OBERTS, 19 Walmer Place, Manchester, S.E. Hnmmingtop, then we have Mr. W. S. Penley as the horsey little Mr. ROBINSON, Shoe Lane, E.C. cad, Joshua Gillibrand , and last, but far from least, there is the Messrs. W. H. SMITH and SON, 183 Strand. genuinely funny impersonation of the " gutta-peroha " girl by Miss Messrs. SPENCER and Co., 15 Great Queen Street, W.C. Lottie Yenne. These three artistes work so well together thafc fche revival is bound to be a success. Able support is rendered by Messrs. James Nelson, Wm. Wyes, and Miss Yane Feafcherston, Hiss Nina Bonoicaulfc, and Miss Eva Williams. The piece de resist- ance is preceded by fche one act comedy " My Lord in Livery," by E A D E'S S. Theyre Smith. GOUT & RHEUMATIC PILL S. On Wednesday next a new romantic comedy-opera, entitled " Ma The SAFEST and most EFFECTUAL CUBE for Mie Rossfcte," will be produced ab fche Globe Theatre. The English Torsion is written by George Dance, with mnsic by Ivan Caryl], the GOUT , RHEUMATISM , and all PAINS in the HEAD , story being laid at tbe interesting period of the French King Henri FACE , and LIMBS. Quarte. An admirable company has been engaged, including suoh names as Eugene Oudin, Mdlle Neiville, Jessie Bond, and Courtioe Poands, and the acting manager will be, temporarily, the courteous The fir st two Pills took the pain away. and energetic Bro. H. T. Briekwall. EADE'S PILLS. 2 College Park Villas, Kensal Green, London, W. Kay 1891. PILLS Dear Sir,—* feel ifc m? duty to to11 y°u * had Rheu- EADE'S matic Gout twice, and had to stop at home for three An important addition was made, on the 7th inst., to r»TT T a weeks. I cannot describe the pain I suffered. I read EAnwaAU.Ui » iriLiUb. your advertisement, and looked upon it as all others. the list of Royal Arch Chapters, by the consecration, at A brother gentleman said, " Try them." I did so. Freemasons' Hall, of the Royal Somerset House and THE FIRST TWO PILLS TOOK THE PAIN AWAY Inverness Chapter. The new Chapter is to be attached to GOUT. In a few hours, and I was able to resume my work the No ono need be frightened to take them. I have Royal Somerset House and Inverness Lodge, No. 4 on RHEUMATISM recommended them to all whom I have heard com- the English register, which, though one of the oldest • plaining of Rheumatism, Gout, Lumbago. Neuralgia, /^. (yirrn &c. I hope no ono will donbt my statement. Lodges known, and the date of whose foundation is not ' \JC Yours sincerely, ascertained, has not yet had a Chapter iu connection with RHEUMATISM. , , JAS. PETTELGALL. it. Dr. Hugh Mackintosh was installed as M.E.Z., the Mr.r G.c Bw ADE . Rev. A. W. Oxford H., and Comp. W. S. Hoyle as J. EADE'S GOUT AND RHEUMATIC PILLS Universal regret will be felt at the information conveyed ARE PREPARED ONLY BY to us of the serious illness of Bro. George Richmond, GEORGE EADE, 72 GOSWELL ROAD , LONDON Stamford and Warrington Lodge, No. 1408, Province of And sold by all Chemists and Medicine Vendors. Cheshire. As contractor for Her Majesty's mails, Brother 1ST BOTTLES, ut Is ljd and 3s 9d eaoh . Richmond enjoys a wide-spread popularity in and around Manchester, and his Downing Street establishment in that city is perhaps one of the largest of its kind in the kingdom. 2 vols., Crown Svo, Cloth Gilt , Gilt Edges , Thongh Bro. Richmond has never taken a very prominent l?i*ic 6 21s part in the general work of Freemasonry, yet his unob- THE CHURCH HISTORY OF trusive acts of hilanthropy to the indigent and deserving ENGLAND. p BY M. PORRITT. have made his name widely familiar throughout Lancashire, and that the Great Architect of the Universe may speedily LONDON : restore him to health and strength will be the heartfelt W. W. 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Address, stating price asked , AV., Office of the FatfuaiAsoir's C'HROKICLE , ¦PTJ CClUr A WO At lB 1*a « te M > ^ m> Us, and 20s per bottle. •Belvidere Works, Hermes Hill, Pentonville, London , N. r JC\£i£tiH.AjH O Sdfld by Patent Medicine Dealers in all parte of the world. N.B.—Lord Chancellor Selborae, UA\AUAiin.ijflRFGTNAT Lord Justice properly carried out and personally attended, James, and Lord Justice Hellish decided in favour FUNERALS of FEEEMAN'S ORIGINAL CHLORODYNE, and in London and Country, by Bro. Gr. A. HTJTTOM ", 17 Newcastle against Brown, and Davenport, compelling them to . UU.AJVAW.WPHT fYROTWNF ».MJ , Street, Strand.W.C. Monuments erected. Valuations made. * pay ail costs in tho sniL—See j CimM of 24tti July 1873. , -— — R.A. 20(58 Portsmouth Temperance , Sor>clwoll , 0:)s Grosvenor, Masonic Hall. Birmingha-n DIARY FOR THB WEEK. Commercial Road, Lamlpirt 9fS3 Sun and Sector.AssemblvRnnn, W >rkiu"ton M.M. Egerton, Royal Rock, Rock Ferry, Cheshire 972 St. Augustine, Masonio Hall, Canterbury R.C. Walton. Skelmersdale Masonic Wo shall be obliged if the Secretaries Hall. Kirklale of the various Lodges 1019 Sincerity, Freemasons' Hall, Wakefield throughout the Tuesday, 15th November. 1040 Sykes, Masonic Hall, Driffield Kingdom will favour us with a list of 1086 Walton, Skelmersdale M.H., Kirkdale their Days of Meetings, &c, as wo have Board of General Purposes, Freemasons' Hall, 1 1129 St. Chad. Roebuck Hotel. Rochdalo 30 United Mariners, Guildhall Tavern, E.C. 1136 Carew, M.H., Torpoint, decided to insert only those that are 73 Mount Cornwall Lebanon, Bridge House. Southwark 1161 Do Grey and Ripon, Freom. Hall. Manchost.nr verified by the Officers of the several 95 Eastern Star, Ship and Turtle, E.G. 1216 Holte, Victoria Hall, Aston Lodges. 162 Cadogan, Freemasons' Hall, AV.C. 1301 Brighouse, Masonic Room. 194 St. Paul, Brighouie Cannon Street Hotel 1334 Norman, Freemasons' Hall, Durham —:o:— 435 Salisbury, Freemfions' Hall, W.C. 1353 Duke of Lancaster, Maso lie 704 Camden , Guildhall Tavern Hall. Liucastor , Gresham Street 1511 Alexandra, Masonic Hall, Hornsea , Hull Saturday, 12th November. 857 St. Mark, Surrey M.H., Camborwell 1634 Starkie, Grant Arms, Ramsbottom' 1805 Bromley St. Leonard, Vestry HiU, Biw Road 1774 Mellor, Corporation Arms, Ashron-uuder-Lyio 108 London, Ship and Turtle, Leadenhall Street 2021 Queen 's Westminster. Holborn Restaurant 1983 Mawddaok, Masonic Hall, Barmouth N. Wales 173 Phcenix, Freemasons' Hall, W.C. 2022 Haven, Lyric Hall, Ealing 2050 St. Trinians, M.H., Loch Parade, Doiv»las 1328 Granite, Freemasons' Hall, W.C. 2408 Hampstead, Hampstead Conservatoire, Eton 3135 Constrvict}, Masonic Hnll, Crmsett " 1426 The Great City, Cannon Street Hotol Avenue, S. Hampstead 2153 Hope, India Arms Hotel , Gnsport 1446 Mount Edgcumbe, Swan, Battersea 2203 Famborough and North Camp, Queen' Hotol. 1607 Loyalty, London Tavern, Fenchurch Street R.A. 933 Doric, Anderton's Hotel. E.C. North Camp, Faraborough" R.A. 1017 Monteuore, Regent M.H., 1686 Paxton, Surrey Masonic HaU . C mberwell Air Street, W. 2258 Western District United Service, Misonie Hall 1743 Perseveran ce, Anderton 's, Floofc Street R.A. 1318 Ebury, Freemasons' Hall. W.O. Caroline Place, E. Stonehouse R.A. 1601 Wanderers, 1839 Duke of Cornwall, Freemasons' Hall, W.C. Freemasons' Hall, W.C. 2330 St. Lawrence, M. R., New Inn, Pudsey. 1964 Clerkenwell. Holborn Viaduc". Hotol , E.O. M.M. 238 Prince Leopold , Anderton's Hotel , E.C. 2412 Ashfleld , Town Hall, Sutton-iu-Ashfield , R.0. 45 Oxford and Cambridge, 33 Golden Snuare 2029 Kintr Solomon Mark Masons' Hal l , W.C. R.A. 128 Nativity, Bull Hotel M.M. 234 Brixton, Anderton's Hotol, Fie it Street , Burnley 213 Perseverance, 17 St. Giles Street, Norwich R.A. 258 Amphibious, F.M.H., Kickumlwike 1755 Eldon, Royal Hotel, Portishead 223 Charity, Freemasons' Hall, Plymouth R.A. 284 Shakespeare, 9 High Street, Warwick 1990 Hampshire of Emulation, F.M.H., Landport 384 St. David, Masonic HaU , Bangor R.A. 288 Loyal Todmorden, M.H.. Todmorclo n 2069 Prudence, Masonic Hall, Leeds 414 Union, Masonic HaU, Reading R.A. 290 Prosperity, Masonic HaU, HuddersQold 2095 Caterham, Masonic Hall, Caterham, Surrey 418 Menturia, Masonic HaU , Hanley R.A. 417 Faith and Unanimity, M.H., Dnrcuostor 2147 Grays Valley, The Institute, St. Mary Cray 432 Abbey, Newdogate Arras Hotol , Nuneaton R.A. 181 St. Peter, Masonic Hall. Mewjutb 2359 Doric, Didsbury Hotel, Didsbury. 152 Frederick of Unity, F. M.H., Croydon R.A. 533 Worren, Freemasons' Hall. Con-laton B.C. 43 Eureka, Maaonic Rooms, Brighton 468 Light, Great Western Hoto', Birmingham R.A. 663 Harmony, M isomo Hall , Djyizai 660 Camalodunum, Freemasons' HaU, Malton R.A. 1000 Priory, Terminus Hotel, sJniuUaad 667 Alliance, Masonic Hall, Liverpool R.A. 1021 Plume, Masonic Hall, Maldon Mondays 14th November. 830 Endeavour , Queen's Arms, Dukinfield R.A. 1060 Marmion, Masonic Rooms, Tamworth 960 Bute, 9 Working Street, Cardiff R.A. 1350 Fermor Hesketh, M.H., Liverpool 6 St. George's and Corner Stone. F.M.H„W.C. R.A. 1375 Architect, Didsbury Hntol , Didsbury 68 Folicitv. Ship and Turtle, Leadenhall Stroot 1006 Tregnllow, Masonic Rooms, Scorrior, Cornwal l M.M. Newstead, Masonic Hall, Nottingham , Fountain Hotol , . 59 Royal Naval, Freemasons' Hall, W.C. 1089 De Shurland Sheerness M.M. 121 Callender, Djrby Ho;ol, B iry, La'ncashirj 90 St. John, Albion, Aldersgate Sfcree' . R.C. 1225 Hindpool , Masonic Hall, Barrow-in-Furness 136 Good Report, Inns of Court Hotel, W.C. 1276 Warren, Seacombe Ho»el, Seacorauo 192 Confidence, Anderton's, Fleet Street, E.G. 1424 Brownrigg, King's Arms Olcl Brompton Thursday, 17th November. 1427 Percy, Masonic Hall, Newcastle House Committee. Girls* School, Battersea Rise, i 1366 Highgate, Gatehouse Hotel, Highgate 1551 Chai * ty, Masonio Hall, Birmingham 1571 Leopold , Bridge House Hotel. Lordon Bridge 23 Globe, Freemasons' Hall. W.O. 1570 Prince Arthur, Mas. Hall, Hope St., Liverpool 49 Gihon, Guildhall, Tavern, Gresham Street 1670 Adelphi, 4 Adelphi Terrace, Strand 170-1 Eleanor Cross, Masonic Hall, Northampton 1789 Ubique. Masonic Hall, Air Stroot, W. 55 Constitution, Inns of Court Hotel , W.O. 1787 Grenville, Town Hall, Buckingham 63 St. Mary, Freemasons' Hall, W.C. 2243 Argonauts, Cromwell Hall, Putney B. Road 1893 Lumley, Estate Office, Skegness 2394 Galen, Freemasons' Hall, W.C. 169 Temperance, White Swan, Deptford 1894 Herschel, Masonic Rooms, Slough 179 Manchester, Anderton's Hotel, Fleet Stroot R.A. 720 Pantnme, Horns Tavern, Kennington 1903 Pr Edward of Saxe Weimar, M.H., Portsmouth 181 Universal, Freemasons' Hall, W.O. R.A. 862 Whittington, Anderton's Hotel, E.C. 1941 St. Augustine's, Shrewsbury Arms, Rugeley 733 Westbourne, Lord's Hotel, St. John's Wood K.T. 140 Stndholme, 33 Golden Square, W. 2146 Surbiton, Maple HaU, Surbiton 813 New Concord. Guildhall Tavern, tS.C, 2165 Makerfield, Pied Bull, Newton-le-Willows 40 Derwent, Castle Hotel, Hastings 2351 Ermine, County Assembly Rooms, Lincoln 1139 South Norwood, Public Hall, South Norwood. 68 Royal Clarance, Freemasons' HaU, Bristol 2407 Hicks-Beach, Imperial Hotel, Strjud, GIos. 1227 Upton, Three Nuns, Aldgate 75 Love and. Honour, Masonic Hall, Falmouth Cumberland , Masonic HaU, Bath 1287 Great Northern, Freemasons' HaU, W.O. 88 Scientific, Potty Gury, Cambridge R A. 41 Royal R A 105 Fortitude, Huyshe, M. Temple," Plymouth 1321 Emblematic, Horns Tavern, Kennington 104 St. John, White Lion Hotel, Stockport * 1385 Clapton, 191 Bishopsgate Street, B.C. R A 340 Alfred, M.H., Alfred Strjet, Oxford 105 Fortitude, 1 Princess Square, Plymouth ' ' University, Masonio Hall 1475 Peckham, Surrey Masonic Hall, Camborwell 106 Sun Royal Bea con Hotel R A 357 Apollo , Oxford , , Exmouth ' Avalon, Town Hall, Wells, Somerset 1598 Ley Spring, Red Lion, Leytonstono 133 Harmony, Masonic Hall, Faversham R A " 416 1613 Cripplegate, Albion, Aldersgato Street RA. 460 Perso/ew ice," Castle Hotol, Newcastle- 151 Albany, Masonic Hall, Newport, I.W. ,inder-Lyne 1901 Selwyn, East Dulwich Hotel, D nlwich 189 Sincerity, St. George's HaU, East Stonehouse 2310 London Scottish Rifles, Mark Masons Hall R A K10 St. Martin's, Masonic HaU, Liskeard . 237 Indefatigable, Masonic Hall , Swansea ' ' M.I., Sarmn Hill , Gt. 2313 Lombardian, Ship and Turtle, Leadenhall St. 240 St. Hilda, Freemasons' Hall, South Shields R A 691 Oakley, G.'iimby Fawcett, F.M.H., West Hartlepoil 262 Salopian , Music HaU, Shrewsbary RA * 761 R.A. 9 Albion Ship and Turtle, Loadenhall St. Carnarvon , Masonic Hal l, Havant, Hants , 292 Sincerity, Adelphi Hotel, Liverpool RA' ' 80-1 Bank R.A. 607 United Pilgrims Freemasons' Hall, W.C. R A 1055 Derby , Chester , Prostwich R.A. 742 Crystal Palaco , Thicket Hotel, Anerloy 296 Royal Brunswick, F.M.H., Sheffield ' , M.H., St. Luke R A 2131 Wilberforco St. , Hill R.A. 834 Andrew, Windsor Castle, Hammersmith. 297 Witham, New Masonic Hall, Lincoln Hail, Diiiiojm 3U3 .Benevolent, masonic Hall, Teignmouth MM York , Masonic 'u Ssroet, York . R.A. 1216 Macdonald , 1st Surrey Rifles, Cainborwoll * East Sussex, Castle Hotel , Uniting 314 Peace & Unity, Militia Mess Rooms, Preston MM* 166 MM 266 Amherst, Masonio Hall, Sandgate 42 Relief, The Grey Mare, Bury 330 One and All, Masonic Hall. Bodmin , Town Arundel 339 Unanimity. Crown Hotel, Penrith, Sunderland 56 Howard Hall, 98 St. Martin, Town HaU, Burslem 411 Commercial, Masonic Hall, Nottingham * , Gt. Yarmouth 481 St. Petor, Masonic Hall, Newcastle November. 100 Friendship, Crown and Anchor Wednesday, 16th 203 Ancient Union, Masonic HaU, Liverpool 687 Howe, M.H., New Street, Birmingham 'c Hall , Devonport 689 Druids of Love and Liberality, M.H., Redruth Grand Stewards, Fre6masons' Hal l, W.C. 230 Fidelity, Ebrington Masot 632 Concord, Maso.iic Hall , Trowbridge 7 Royal York of Perseverance. F.M.H., W.O. 245 Mechanics, Masonic Temp e, Jersey 666 Montagu, Royal Lion, Lyme Regis 140 St. George. Trafalgar Tavern. Greenwich 267 Unity, Macclesfield Arms, Macclesfield ' , Asli.on-audor-Lyno 671 Prii, ;e of Wales. Masonic Hall, Llanelly 174 Sincerity, Guildhall Tavern, Gresham St. E.G. 268 Union, Queen s Arms Inn Freemasons' HaU. W.C. 322 Peace, Vernon Arms, Stockport 721 Independence, .Masonic Chambers, Chester 190 Oak. Q.irj 797 Hauley, Hauley Hall, Dartmouth 700 Nelson . New Masonic Hall, Plumstead r- T morel. Tho Bull. Prasfcon 884 Derwent, The George, Wirksworch 969 Maybury, Inns of Court Hotel , W.C. 345 Perseverance, Old Bull Hotol, Blackburn 863 Kevstone, Red Lion, Whitvvorth 893 Meridian, Masonic Hall, Millbrook 1041 Wandsworth, East HiU Hotel , Wandsworth 941 De Tabley. Royal Georee. Knutsford 367 Probity ancl Freedom. M.H., Rochdalo 11S0 Buckingham and Ohandoa, F.M.H., W.O. 425 Cestrian, Grosvenor Hotel, Chester 1021 Hartington, Masonic Hall, Barrow-in-Furness 1278 Burdett Coutts, Anoroach Tav, Victoria Park 523 John of Gaunt, Freemasons' Hull , Leicester 1069 United Brothers, Masonic Hal!, Portsmouth 1349 Friars, Ship and Turtle, Lea lonhnlt Stroot 600 Harmony, Freemasons' Hall, Bradford 1112 Shirley, Masonic Hall, Shirley, Hants 1382 Corinthian , Georgo Inn, Cubitt Tnwn 605 Combermero, Quoon's Hotel , Birkenhead 1174 Pentangle, Sun Hotel , Chatham 1507 Metropolitan . Anderton's Hotel, Fleot Street 758 Ellesmere, Freemasons' Hall, Ruucorn 1221 Defence, Masonic Hall, Carlton Hill, Leeds 1539 Surrey Masonic Hall, Masonic HaU, S.E. 802 Repose, Masonic HaU, Derby 1237 Enfield , Market Place, Enfield 1624 Eccleston , Criterion , Piccadilly 1253 Travellers, Queen's Hotel, Manchester 1673 Largton, Holborn Viaduct Hotel, Holborn 1011 Richmond, Olcl Boar's Head, Manchester 1360 Fermor Hesketh, Masonic Hall , Liverpool 1677 Crusaders , Imperial Hotol. Holborn Via luofc 1037 Portland , Maso lie Hall, Portland 1380 Skelmersdale, Lathom Hall, Seaforth 2241 Cordwainer, City Terminus Hotel , Cannon St. 1042 Excelsior, Masonic Hall , Loods 3408 Stamford and Warrington, M.C, Stalybridgo 2361 Cricklowood, Crown Hotol, Cricklewood 1184 Abbey, Masonic Hall, Battle 1436 Sandgate, Masonic HaU, Sandgate 2409 Woodgrange, Princess Alice, Forest Gate 1299 Pembroke, Sliiel Park, near Liverpool 1449 Royal Military, Masonic Hall, Canterbury 1332 Unity, Masonic Hall, Creditoa, Dovou M.M. 181 Francis Burdett.Albany Hot .Twickenham 1337 Anchor, Durham House, NorthaUartoix 1474 Israel, Masonic Hall, Birmingham M.M. 199 D. of Connaught, Town Hall, Shoreditch 1490 Trr H'ord, Western Hotel, Moss Side, Lane. 1393 Hamer, Masonic Hall, Liverpool .yasonic nan 1132 Fitzalan, Wynnstay Arms, Oswestry xbvz Aocey, , bury at. rjciraunils 20 Royal Kent of Antiquity, Snn Hotel, Chatham 1611 Eboracum,Mnsonic Hall, St. Saviourgate,York 1459 Ashbury, Justice Bircii Hotel, West Gorton 121 Mount Sinai, Masonic Hall, Penzance 1470 Chiltern, Old Sugar Loaf, Dunstable 1618 Handyside, Private Rooms, Saltburn-by-Soa , King's Head, Margate 1730 Unnston, Victoria Hotel, Urmston 127 Union 1512 Hemming, Greyhound Hotel, Hampton 137 £ nity, Masonic HaU, Market Street, Poolo 1534 Concord, Chester Bank, Prestwich 1792 Tudor, Masonic Hall, Harborne , Masonic Hal l , Rydo, I .W. 1802 Voiaon, Exchange Buildings, East Retford 175 East Medina 1562 Homfray. Masonic Hall, Risca, Mon. 178 Antiquity, ROJJI Hotel, Wigan 1594 Cedevvain, Masonic Temple, Newtown, Mon. 1862 For r t, Town Hall, Mansfield Masonic HaU. Scarborough 1885 Torrirlge, Market HaU , Great Torrinsrton 200 OldjGlobe, 177H Jbanuport,, freemasons" tian, naaupoci, 210 Duke of Athol, Bowling Greon Hotel, Denton 1821 Atlingworth, Royal Pavilio I , Brighton 1911 St. l uomas, Harecastle Hotel, Kidsgrove 221 St. John. Masouic HaU, Bolton 1948 Hardman, Queen's Arms, Rawtenstall, Lane. ' 1871 Gostiing-Murray, Town HaU, Hounslow 243 Loyalty, Masonic Temple, Gue rnsey 18/2 St. Margaret's, Maple Hall, Surbiton, 1962 High Peak, Town HaU, Chapel-eu-le-Fri th 246 Royal Union, Freemasons' Hall, Cheltenham 1966 Fidelity & Sincerity, M.H., Wellington, Sam. 1892 Wallington, King's Arms, Carshaltou 311 South Saxon , Freemasons' Hull , Lewes 2107 Ethelclrecla, White Hart Hotol, Newmarket 2034 Maselield , Moseley ancl Belsall Heath Institute, 325 St. John's, Freemasons' Hall , Salford Moseley, Worcester 216s Boscombe, 3 Carnarvon Crescent, Boscomoo 342 Royal Sussex, Freemasons Hull, LanJport 2268 Kallauishiro, M.H., Sarrrj / Stroes, Scutl'uld 2049 Elian Vannin , Masonic Hal), Douglas, I.of M. 376 Perfect Friendship, M.H., Sonne St., I 2144 Do Tatton, Stamiord Arms, Bowden , Cheshire pswich 2305 Stour, Bs ik Street HaU, AshtieUl 451 Sutherland, Town Hall, Burslem 231U Princes, Deaf and Dumb Institute), Liversrol 2185 Ardwick, Midland Hotel, Ardwick, Lane. 537 Zetland 9 Hamilton Street, Birkenhead 2:97 Spencer Walpole Temperance, Maso; c Hall, , 2325 Rose of Lancaster, Masonic BUlgs., Sr>uthport 681 Faith . Grosvonor Hot., Fairfield , Manchester 2341 Clemency, Freemasons' Hall, Oldaam Douglas, Isle of Man 591 Buckingham, Masonic H AU , Aylesbury 2237 Earl of Leicester, New Hall, Wells, Norfolk 592 Uottcswold, King's Head Hotel , Cirencester R.A. 97 Strict Benevolence, M.H., Pari Terrace, R.A. 89 Royal Cheshire, Ashley Arms, Dnkinfield I 610 Colston , Freemasons' Hall , Bristol Sunderland R.A. 148 Elias Ashrnole.Chapter Rooins.Warrington 662 Dartmouth , Masonic Hull, W. Bromwich R.A. 107 Philanthropic, M.H., Kings' Lynn B.A. 204|Nelson of the Nile, M.H., Entity 9 Duke of Cornwall, Queen's Arms, E.G., 7 R.A. 92 Moira , The Albion, Aldersgate Street 1949 Brixton , Prince Regent East Brixton, 8 K.T. 45 Temple Crossing, Ship Hotel, Greenwich 2146 Surbiton. Maple Hall, Surbiton K.T. 48 Kemeys Tynte, 33 Golden Square . W. 2411 Clarence and Avoadale, M.H., Leytonstone, E. Metropolitan Chapter, AVhite Hart, Cannon St., 6'30 152 Virtue, Freemasons' HaU, Manchester. R.A. 704 Camden, 15 Finsbury Pavement, B.C., 8 His Highness the Maharaja- Gaekwar of 271 Royal Clarence, Royal Pavilion , Brighton. R.A. 1365 Clapton , White Hart, Clapton, 8 347 Noah's Ark. Wagonand Horses, Manchester Baroda , who, with hia suite , is staying at tho R.A. 1612 E. of Carnarvon , Ladbroke HaU , Netting on Monday 641 De Loraine, F.M.H., Grainger St., Newcastle HiU. 8 Hotel Victoria , received a visit «83 Wiltshire Lodge ot Fidelity, M.H., Dwizes his Royal Highnes s the Daka 893 Alexandra. Midway Hotel , Lavenshulino afternoon from of Cambridge. 1098 Lord Warden. St. George's HaU, Deal Wednesday, 16th November. 1311 Zetland Street, Leeds , Masonio Hall, Gt. George 3 Fidelity, Alfred, Roman Road, Barnsbury, 8 waa recently 1330 St. Peter. Three Swans, Market Harborough 30 United Mariners', Lugard, Peckham, 7'30 Bro. J. W. Wilkinson S.W., 1773 Albert Victor, Town Hall. Pendleton. 65 Prosperity, Old Parr's Head, Kuightrider St. unanimously elected W.M., aud Bro. F. Ha r- •MBI no v ere, Masonic ttau , iiOMiuguaui 72 Royal Jubilee, Mitre, Chancery Lano, W.O., 8 unani mously re-elected 2231 Talbot , Old TraBord , vey P.P. G.S.W ". was , Talbot House School 73 Mount Lebanon, Georgo Inn, Borough, 8 No. 450, Stretford. 193 Confidence, Hercules Tavern, Leadenhall St., 8 Treas urer of the Cornubian Lodge, 2371 Felix, Bath Hotel, Felixstowe, Suffolk. 228 United Strength, Hope, Regent's Park, 8 Hayle. Bro. Harvey has filled that office for 2385 Godson, Talbot Hotel, Oldbury. 538 La Tolerance.Portland Hot, Gt. Portland St., 8 26 years in succession. 2418 Hedworth, Freemasons' Hall, South Shields 591 Downshire, Masonic Hall, Liverpool , 7 R.A. 31 Bertha , M.H., St. Peter's St., Canterbury 673 St. John, Maaomo Hall, Liverpool, 8 R.A. 621 Truth, Freemasons' Hall, Huddorsfield 720 ranmure, rsarrnam Hotel, fjainam, i At a meeting of the brethr en of the R.A. 622 St. Cuthberga, Masonio Hall, Wimborne. 781 Merchant Navy, SilverTav, Burdett Rd., 7'30 Kingston Lodg*», No. 1010, at the Maso nio B.A. 837 Marquess of Ripon Town HaU, Ripon 813 New Concord, Jolly Farmers, Southgate Rd. 8 . 862 Whittington, Red Lion, Fleet Street, 8 Hall , King ston Square , Hull , on Wednesday R.A. 839 Royal Gloucestershire, Bell, Gloucester Wood house M.M. 65 West Lancashire, M.H., Hope St., L'pool 902 Burgoyne, King's Arms, John Street, Bedford evening, the 2nd inst., Bro. H. , R.O. Talbot, Freemasons' HaU, Sheffield Row, W.C, 8 LL.D., was nnanimou sly re-elected Worshi p- 972 St. Augustine, Masonio Hall, Canterbury, 8*30 ro. Fras. 1037 Portland, Portland Hall, Portland ful Master for the ensuing year. B Saturday, 19th November. 1269 Stanhope. Fox and Hounds, Putney Pullerton P.M. was also re-elsoted 715 Panmure, Cannon Street Hotel, E.C. 1356 Toxteth, 140 North Hill Street, Liverpool, 7'30 Treasurer. 1329 Sphinx, Surrey M.H., Camborwell 1475 Peckham, 516 Old Kent Road, 8 1364 Earl of Zetland, Old Town Hall, Hacknoy 1511 Alexandra, Hornsea, Hull 1732 King's Cross. Anderton's Hotel, E.O. 1601 Ravensbourne, Rising Snn, Busby Green, Cat- The Court Circula r announces thafc on 1767 Kensington, Ladbroke Hall, Netting Hill ford, a Sunday the Queen received the gratif ying 2308 Viator, Anderton's Hotel. E.C. 1601 Wanderers, Victoria Mansions Restaurant, S.AV., 7-30 intelligence of the safe confinement of her R.A. 1572 Carnarvon . Albion , Aldersgate StreaS 1662 Beaconsfield , Chequers, Walthamstow, 7'30 Majesty 's grand-daug hter , Princess Louis of R.A. 1708 Orpheus, Holborn Restaurant 1681 Londesborough, Berkeley Arms, May Fair, 8 of Hesse), M.M 251 Tenterden , Battenberg (Princess Victoria *nd , Anderton's Hotel E.C. 1692 Hervey, White Hart Hotel, Bromley, Kent, 8-30 's thirteenth 1791 Creaton , AVheatsheaf , Shepherd's Bush, 8 of the birth of a son, the Queen 811 Yarborough, Royal Pavilion, Brighton 1922 Earl of Lathom, Station Hotel, Camberwell great-grandchild. The Princess and h»r 1566 Addiscombe, 105 High Street, Croydon New Road, 8 infant son are doing well. 2437 Downshire, Town Hall, Wokingham 1963 Duke of Albany, 153 Battersea Park Soad,7'30 R.A. 68 Royal Hotel, Freemasons' Hall, Bristol 2206 Hendon, Welsh Harp, Hendon, 8 M.M, 205 Beaconsfield , Chequers, Walthamstow R.A. 177 Domatic, St. James's Restaurant, W., 8 The anniversa ry of Inkerman was very R.A. 720 Panmure, Goose and Gridiron, E.G., 7 properl y honoured at Aldershot by a dinner R.A. 933 Doric, 202 Whitechapel Road . E., 7'30 M.M. Grand Masters. Mark Masons' Hall, W.O. afc the Alexandra Hotel to all the survivors of the battle who could be got together. The Thursday, 17th November. Duke of Cambrid ge, who himself took part INSTRUOTION in the memorable engagement , sent a large 141 St. Luke, AVhite Hart, Chelsea , 7'30 quantity of game and champagne for the —-n* — 147 Justice, Brown Bear, Deptford , 8 occasion , and during the feast the health of 263 Clarence, 8 Tottenham Court Road, W.C. Saturday, 12th November. 749 Belgrave, Albion Tavern. Russell St., W.C, 8 his Boyal Highness was drunk with enthu- 87 Vitruvian, Duko of Albany, St. Catherine 's 754 High Gross, Coach and Horses, Tottenham , 8 siasm. The toast Oar Departe d Comrades Park, near Nunucad Junction , 7*30 879 Southwark, Sir Garnet Wolseley, Rotherhithe was honoured in silence. It is stated that 179 Manchester, 8 Tottenham Court Road, W.C, 8 Now Road this is the first battle anniversa ry ever com- 198 Percy, Jolly Farmers', Southgate Road, N., 8 890 Hornsey, Masonic Room, Lewisham, at 8 1276 Star, Dover Castle, Deptford Causeway, S.B., 8 1017 Montefiore , St. James's Restaurant, W., 8 memorated at Aldershot by a banquet. 1288 Finsbury Park, Cock Tavern, Highbury, 8 1158 Southern Star, Sir Syd. Smith, Kennington, 8 1178 Perfect Ashlar, Bridge Honse Hotel, S.E. 7 1364 Earl of Zetland , Royal Edward , Hackney, 7 ALUE OP ITV ROPERTY.—A blook of 1624 Duke of Counaught, Lord Stanley, Hackney, 1182 Duke of Edinburgh, M.H., Liverpool, 7'30 V C P 1624 Eccleston , 13 Cambridge Street, Pimlico, 7 1259 Duke of Edinburgh, Eastern Hotel, Commer- property coveri ng an area of half an acre , 2012 Chiswick, AVindsor Castle, Hammersmith, AV. cial Road, Limehouse, S„ 7*30 with frontages to Billiter Street aud Leaden , R.A. Sinai, Red Lion , King Street, Regent St., AV. 1278 Burdett Coutts, Swan, Bethnal Green Boad, 8 1306 St. John, Three Crowns, Mile End Road, 8 hall Street , was , on Tuesday, sold by auction 1360 Royal Arthur, Prince of Wales, Wimbledou, '30 at Tokenhouse Yard for £25,000. The Monday, 14th November. 1426 The Great City, Masons' Hall Avenue, 6'JJ estimated rental value is £15,000. It is held 1558 D. Connaught, Palmerston Arms.Cambe. \vell,8 22 Loughborough, Gauden Hotel, Clapham, 7'30 1571 Leopold , City Arms Tavern, E.G., 7 under an unexpired term of seventy-ei ght 27 Egyptian, Atlantic Tavern, Brixton, S.AV., 8 years at a rent of £7,500. The property was 45 Strong Man 1580 Cranbourne, Red Lion, Hatfield , 8 , Bell and Bush, Ropemaker St., 1602 Sir Hugh Myddelton, 45 Upper Street, N., 8 stated by the auctioneer to have originally 174 Sincerity, Railway Tavern, Fenchurch St., 7 1612 West Middlesex, Bell, Ealing Dean, 7'45 180 St. James's Union, St. James's Restaurant, 8 1614 Coveat, Garden, Criterion, W„ 8 cost £200,000. Strange to relate there was 248 True Love & Unity, F.M.H., Brixham, Devon 1622 Rose, Stirling Castle, Camberwell, 8 only one bidder. 382 Royal Union, Chequers' Hotel, Uxbridge 1626 Tredegar, Wellington, Bow, E„ 7'30 548 Wellington, AVhite Swan , High St., Deptford, 8 1673 Langton, White Hart, Abchurch Lane. 5'30 733 Westbourne, Rod House Hotel , St. John's 1744 Royal Savoy, Bluo Posts, Charlotte Stroot, 8 Messrs. Cassell and Company announce Wood Road . N.AV., 8 Railway Hot, New Southgate, 7'30 that they have arranged for the publication 976 Rose of Denmark, Gauden Hotol, Clapham, 7*30 1950 Southgate, 1077 Crusaders, Old Jerusalem, St. John's Road, in monthl y parts , price Gd, of au entirely 1227 Upton, Three Nuns, Aldgate, E., 8 Clerkenwell, 9 1339 Stockwell, White Hart, Abchurch Lane, 6'30 1996 Priory, Constitutional Club, Acton new work , under the ti tl e of " Cassell' s New 1425 Hyde Park, Princo of AVales's Hotel, corner of R.A. 753 Prince Frederick AVilliam, Lord's Hotel, Technical Educator. " This new Encyclopaedia Eastbourne Terrace, and Bishop's Rd., W. 8 s AVood 8 1445 Prince Leopold, 202 Whitechapel Road, E„ 7 St. John' . of Technical Education will be distinguished R.A. 1471 North London, Northampton House, following 1449 Royal Military, Masonic Hall Canterbury, Canonbury, 8 bv the features :—New artioles 1489 M. of Ripon, Queen's Hot, Victoria Park , 7"30 written by authors and teachers of great 1507 Metropolitan, The Moorgate, E.G.. 7'30 1685 Royal Commemoration, Railway Ho, Putney practical experience , new illustrations ex- 1608 Kilburn, 46 South Molton Street, »V., 8 Friday, 18th November. press ly prepared for the work , new coloured 1623 AVest Smithfield , Manchester Hotel, E.G., 7 Emulation, Freemasons' Hall, 6 plates , convenience of size, being the same as • 1693 Kingsland, Cock Tavern , Highbury, N„ 8'30 Genera l Lodgo, Masonic Hnll, Birmingham, 8 1707 Eleanor, Rose and Crown , Tottenham, 8 the "Ne w Popular Educator ," clear , readable 187 St. John's, York and Albany, Regent's Park, type. Part 1 was published on the 25th ult . ; 1743 Perseverance, Deacon's Tavern, Walbrook, 7 607 United Pilgrims,SurreyM.H., Camberwell , 7-30 1891 St. Ambrose.Baron's Ct. Hot.AV. Kensington, 8 765 St. James, Princess Victoria, Rotherh i the. 8 1901 Selwyn, East Dulwich Hotol , Kast Dulwich , 8 Star and Garter, Kew Bridge, 8 2030 Abbey Westminster, Town Hall, S.W., 7-30 780 Royal Alfred, The V.W. Sir Horatio Lloyd Deput y 834 Ranelagh, Six Bells, Hammersmith > 2192 AValthamstow, Chequers Hotel, High Street, 1058 Metropolitan , Portugal Hotel, Fleet Street, 7 Provincial Grand Master of Cheshire Walthamstow. 8 1185 Lewis, Fishmongers' Arms, Wood Green, 7-30 requested tha Worshi pful Masters , Past 1228 Beacontree, Green Man, Leytonstone, 8 Masters , and Brethren of Lodges 425, 721, 1298 Royal Standard, Castle, 81 Holloway Rd., N., 8 Tuesday, 16th November. 1365 Clapton, Navarino Tavern , Hackney, 8 and 2386, and sach brethren of Cheshire and 25 Robert Burns, 8 Tottenham Court Road, 8 1381 Kennington, Tho Horns, Kennington, 8 other Provinces, as could conveniently do so, 66 Constitutional, Bedford Hotel. Hol born , 7 1457 Bagshaw, Public Hall, Loughton , Essex, 7'30 to attend witb him at tbe Church of St. Mary- HaU, Netting Hill, 74 Athol, M.H., Severn Street , Birmingham, 6*45 1642 E. Carnarvon, Ladbroko 8 on-the-Hill , at 7*45 p.m. on Thursday last , the 141 Faith, Victoria Mansions Restaurant, S.AV. 1901 Selwyn.Montpelier.Choumont Rd., Pockham.8 lOhh inntant. when.. the—_ new— nnroh . erected bv 177 Domatic, Surrey M.H., Camberwell, 7-30 2021 Queen's (Westminster) and Marylebone, The , 4 j 188 Joppa, Manchester Hotel, Aldersgate Street, 8 unterion. w.. a „ the Freemasons of Cheshire to the memory 212 Euphrates, Mother Red Cap, Cam Jon Town, 8 R.A. 95 Eastern Star, Hercules Tavern, E.C. of Handle Holmo was dedicated. The sermon 241 Merchants, Masonic Hall, Liverpool R.A.820 Lily of Richmond, Greyhound, Richmond, 8 463 East Surrey Lodgo of Concord , Greyhound R.A. 890 Hornsey, Princo of AValos's Hotel , corner of was preached by Bro. the Kev. T. W. Higgins Hotel, Croydon, 8 Eastbourne Terrace, and Bishop's Road, W. 8 P.G. Chaplain (Vioar of Sfc. Peter's, Congle- 554 Yarborongh, Green Dragon , Stepney, 9 R.A, 1275 Star, Stirling Castle, Church Street, ton), and the musical portion of the service 700 Nelson, Star and Garter, Woolwich , 7-30 Camberwell, 7 753 Princo Fred. AVilliam, Eagle Tav., Maida Hill , 8 was under the direction of Bro. Herbert Ellis 820 Lily of Richmond, Greyhound , Richmond , 7-30 Saturday, 19fch November. P.G. Organist, assisted by Bro. Tinkler , 829 Sydney, Black Horse Hotel , Sidcup, 7 organist of the Church. By dispensation of 800 Dalhousie, Middloton Anns, Dalston , 8 87 Vitruvian, Duke of Albany, St. Catherine's 881 Finsbury, King's Head, Threadneedle St., 7 Park, near Nuhhcad Junction, 7'30 the P.G.M., the brethren attended in Masonio 1041 AVandsworth, East Hill Hotol, AVandsworth, 8 179 Manchester, 8 Tottenham Court Road, W.C. 8 clothing. FREEMASONRY , &C. A List of Rare Works offered for Sale by W. W. MOEGAN & SON, " Freemason's Chronicle " Office , Hermes Hill3 London, N. 213 Paton (C. I.) Freemasonry, its Symbolism , Religious 0 5 fi 403 Specimens of a series of short extracts from Bro. Par . 110 Nature , and Law of Perfection. Svo. cloth (pub. at 10s 8d). ton Cooper 's letter and memorandum books for the years 1859 to 1868. Not included in his Communications to the 214 Freemasonry, its Two Great Doctrines , Tho Existence 0 5 0 Freemasons ' Magazine . Not printed for sale. 50 cop;es of God , and a Future State ; also Its Threo Masonic Grace s, only printed. Author 's own copy , with his notes. 1868. Faith , Hope , and Charity. 8vo. cloth (pub. at!1 0s). 404 An account of fche earl y history of Freemasonry in 0 5 0 216 Dupuy. Condamnation des Temp liers . 18mo., front. 0 10 0 England , with illustrations of the principles and precepts Brussels , 1702. advocated by that Institution. By Thos. Lewis Fox. 1872. 221 Lawrence , Archer. Orders of Chivalry . Large Svo. 110 407 Freemasons ' Ma gazine and Masonio Mirror. First Vol . 110 (Only 100 were printed). London 1871. Of 1858. 223 Harris , Thaddeus Mason. Discourses illustrating the 0 15 0 408 Rowbottom. Origin of Masonio Ritual and Tradition . 0 3 6 Principles , to. ot Freemasony. 8vo. front. Charlestown , A Lecture on the Three Degrees. 1880. Mass., 1801. 409 Secret Societies of the Middle Ages. 1873. ... 0 10 6 224 Allgemeines Handbuoh der Freimaurerei Von-Lem- 1 15 0 mings Ency klopeidie der Freimaur. 4 vols. Svo. Leipsig. 410 Constitutions. Svo. 1858 ...... 0 15 0 229 Oliver, Theocratic Philosop hy of Freemasonry. Svo. 0 12 0 411 Ahiman Rezon , or a help to all that are , or would be, 7 7 0 calf, tooled. London , 1340. Free and Accepted Masons , containing the Quintessence of all that has been published on the subject of Froe Masonry . 230 Oliver , History of Initiation. Svo. calf , tooled. Lon . 1 10 0 With many additions , which renders this work more usef ull don , 1841. than any other Book of Constitution now extant. Second Edition. By Lau. Dermott , Secretary. AVith frontispiece. 231 Oliver , Dictionary of Symbolical Masonry. 12mo. 0 15 0 In good condition. 1764. oloth . London , 1863. 415 Smith , Horatio. Festivals, Games and Amusements , 0 8 6 232 Oliver , Star in the East. Bound calf , tooled. London , 0 13 fi Ancient and Modern. 1831. 1842. 416 Ashe, Rev. Jonathan. Masonio Manual. Second Edi- 0 7 6 233 Blake , Mrs., The Bealities of Free masonr y. Demy Svo. 0 9 0 tion. 1825. ,. London , 1879. 417 Tallaok. Malta under fche Phenioians , Kni ghts, and 0 12 6 236 Clavel, J. B., Historia Pitoresca dela Franc M aooueria. 0 18 6 English. 1861. Svo. plates , 800 pp. Madrid , 1847. 418 Histor y and Records of the Harmonic Lod ge, Liver pool, 0 5 0 246 Oliver, Th eocratic Philosophy of Freemasonry. Svo. 0 10 6 No. 216, and the Sacred Delta R.A. Chapter. By Broth er London , 1840. Joseph Hawkins P.M. P.Z. Royal Svo. Liverpool , 1890. 375 Oliver , Rov. G. The Book of the Lodge , an d Officer 's 0 5 0 425 Constitution of Freemasonr y ; or , Ahiman Rezon : to 1 5 0 Manual ; to which is added , a century of Aphorisms. 1855. whioh are added , certain Lectures , Charges , and a Masonic Furniture and Jewels ; 0 5 0 Ritual. Published by the Grand Lodge of Ireland . 1850. 376 Oliver , Rev. G. Ornaments , Contains Craft , Royal Arch , Knights Templar , Kni ghts of a Sermon preached before the P.G.L. of Lincolnshire. 1841. Malta , Supremo Grand Council of Rites of Ireland , and ¦ „ 377 Oliver , Rev. G. An Account of the Centenary of the 0 7 6 Rose Croix Regulations , to. Witham Lodge ; with the ceremonies nsed at the dedication 426 Constitutions. Svo. 1841. With autogra ph signature 110 and consecration of a new Masonic Hall , and the Oration of Grand Secretary. . . delivered on that occasion. 1842. 427 Constitutions. Svo. 1853. 0 15 0 978 Roberts , Rev. George. Freemasonry, a Hand-maid to 0 5 0 Religion. A sermon preached on the occasion of the dedica- 428 Constitutions. Svo. 1858. 0 15 0 tion of the Silurian Lodge. 1843. 429 Constitntions. 8vo. 1884. 0 7 6 379 Royal Arch Regulations. Svo. 1843. 0 7 6 430 Les Franos-Macons ecrases ; snite du livre intitule .220 381 The Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite. Illustra- 0 15 0 L'Ordre des Francs-Macons trahi. Traduit du Latin. tions of the Emblems of the Thirty*Three Degrees : with Amsterdam , 1778. a short description of each as worke d under the Supreme [Has frontispiece and four of the five plates.] Council of Scotland. By Bro. J. T. Loth , Ph. Dr., 30°. Representative of tbe Grand Orient De France at tho 431 Bobrik , Edouard . Histoire de la Frano -Maconnerie 0 18 I Grand Lodge of Scotla nd ; P.M. Lodge St. Andrew , No. 48 ; son k!6o fondamentale et sa constitution developp£es selon P.H. Royal Arch Chapter St. Andrew , No. 83, Edinburgh ; l' esprit de notre siccle. Traduit de l'AUemand par Edouard K.C. Royal Order of Scotla nd ; Knight Templar , &c , &c. Lenz. Lausanne , 1841. London , 1875. 432 Addis on, C. G. (of th e Inner Temple). The Knights 2 10 0 382 A sketch of the History and Persecution of the Knights 0 3 fi Templars. Second Edition , with numerous fine plates. Templar , being a paper read before tbe M.E. and Supremo Very scarce. London , 1842. Grand Master Sir Knight William Stuart , and Members 433 Jachin and Boaz ; or, an au thentic key to the door of 1 5 0 of the Observance , Faith and Fidelity, Mount Calvary, Coteswold of St. Augwstin Free-Masonry, both Ancient and Modern. To which is St. Geor ge's, Royal Gloucester , , added a new and accurate list of all tho English regular Harcourt , and William Stuart Encampments , Mrs. W . Lodges in the AVorld Stuart , and a large number of Ladies and Visitors , at tho , with dates of Constitution and days Masonic Union Hall , 14 Bedford Row , on Friday, llth March of meeting. Twenty-first edition. 1805. 1864, being the 551st Annive rsary of the Execution of James 434 Cox , John Edmu nd, D.D., F.S.A. The old Constit u- 12 6 dellolai , Grand Master of the Order of the Temple at the tions belonging to tbe ancient and honourable society of time of its su ppressio n in 1313. By Frederick Binckes , Free and Accepted Ma «ons of England and Ireland. Four E.C. Mount Calva ry Encampment. reprints of the first editions published in London , 1722, 1723, 38t» Paton (0. I.) Freemasonry, the Three Masonio 0 7 6 MS. 1726, Dublin 1730. With two frontispieces reproduced Graces. 8vo. in facsimile. 1871. 435 Masonio Trestle-Board , adapted fco the national system 110 386 Oliver , Rev. Geo. Hi story of Initiation. 8vo., morocco. 1 10 0 1841 of work and lectures , as revised and perfected by the Unit ed Very fine copy. . States Masonic Convention , at Baltimore , Md., A.L. 6843. 388 Oliver , Rev. Geo. Signs and Symbols. Bound calf , 0 13 6 Bjr Charles W. Moore and S. AV. B. Carnegy. Second 12mo. London , 1847. edition , with plates. Boston , 1846. [Presentation copy to AVm. Tucker , Esq., Provincial Grand 392 Jennin gs, Hargrave. Ph&llioism. With plates. Svo. 3 3 0 Master Dorsetshire in 1846.1 Scarce. London , 1884. 436 Rob ison, John. Proofs of a Con spiracy against all the 0 15 0 393 Jennings , Har grave. The Rosiorncians ,• their Rites 0 10 6 religions and governments of Europe , carried on in the and Mysteries. Svo. 1 vol. secret meetings of Free Masons , to. Third edition . S94 J ennin gs, Rev. D. Introduction to the Knowled ge of 0 1 6 The same Book. Fourth Editi on, 1798. 0 15 0 Medals. London , 1764. 437 TJnparalled sufferings of John Coustos , who nine times 15 0 395 Landmarks of History—Ancient ; from the Earliest 0 2 0 underwent the most cruel tortures ever invented by man , Times to the Ma hometan Conqnest. ISmo. cloth. London , in order to extort from him the Secrets of Freemasonry. 1876. To this work is subjoined most valuable pieces on Masonry, and a complete list of regular Chap ters. Several plates. 396 The Vision and Creed of Piers Ploughma n. Edited , 15 0 Birmingham , N.D. (apparently 1790.) from a Contemporary Manuscript , with a Historical Intro- duction , Notes, and a Glossary, by Thomas Wright , M.A., 438 Freemason s Pocket Companion . Containin g the his- 110 F.S.A., 4c. In Two Volumes, Fcap. 8vo. half-calf , antique tory of Masonry from tho creation to the present time ; the London , 1856. institution of the Grand Lodgo of Scotland ; lists of the Officers of the Grand Lodges in England and Scotland ; 397 Mackey' s Lexicon of Freemasonry. 1860 0 4 6 with a collection of Charges , Constitutions , Orders , Regu- lations , Songs, &c. Second Edition. Edinburg h, 1763. 398 History of the St. Michael 's Lodge, No. 211. Compiled 0 2 0 from such Minute Books as have been preserved. Crown 439 Flenr y, F. 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