be of this character would stand a chance of being admitted into any English Lodge. And if, by one of those unfor- THE GRAND LODGE OF SCOTLAND tunate chances which now and again occur, a porson of AND GEAND ORIENT OP FRANCE. this character managed to escape detection and was elected, five very far from being surprised at the course WE it is very certain that if ho should have what with other pursued by the Grand Lodge of Scotland with people is known as a conscience, he could not remain in a regard to its relations with the Grand Orient of France. Lodge five minutes without having his atheistic predi- The Grand Lodge of Ireland were more instant in the step lections most violently assaulted ; in which case, doubtless, they took, but we do not think the delay on the part of he would retire as speedily as possible from the Lodge Scotland or England in arriving at any resolution as to without further detriment to himself or to Freemasonry. the course they should severally pursue has been otherwise This, then, is the point on which we British and Irish than judicious. Neither of them can be charged with Freemasons join issue with the Grand Orient of France. precipitancy ; on the contrary, both have acted with a We do not object to their interpretation of the phrase dignity worthy of the occasion, and it is probable the very " Liberty of Conscience " so far as it relates to freedom to deliberation with, which they have met the circumstances indulge in these or those religious convictions. What we will have all the greater weight with the other Masonic do object to is, that this freedom should be allowed to powers of the world. It is deeply to be regretted there extend beyond the landmarks of our Order, and that it should be anything like a schism in Freemasonry, but this should be permitted to include not only those who have, is not the fault of our English, Irish and Scotch Grand but likewise those who have not, a religious faith. We Lodges, and when so violent an injury is inflicted on the cannot reconcile it with our conscience to have a stupid pure principles of our beloved Craft, it is the duty of all atheist or irreligious libertine amongst us. We believe loyal brethren to vindicate those principles even though it that the admission of such a person would be a flagrant may be at the risk of a complete severance of friendly violation of the first principles of the Craft. We think it relations with the offending body. not impossible that such a person may be a worthy member Nor are we surprised that tlie French Grand Orient and of society. He may, for instance, be a very amusing its apologists should have failed to offer a satisfactory ex- person ; he may sing and dance well ; he may be a great planation of the step which was adopted at the Annual linguist, or he may be deeply versed in abstruse scientific General Assembly in September last. As we pointed out questions ; he may, in his peculiar fashion, be a man of in an article some time since, there is no doubt whatever honour ; but as he has no belief in a Supreme Being, we that the inclusion in the objectionable paragraph of the say, There is no place for such as you in our Lodges. You Clause, " Elle n' exclut personne your ses croyances " in one may worship the God of the Hebrews, or the God of the sense exculpates the Grand Orient from the very terrible Christians, or the God adored by any other religious sect. charge of sanctioning atheism as the guiding principle of The nature of your belief is no concern of ours ; but it does Freemasonry; Indirectly, indeed , the insertion of this most materially concern us Freemasons that you should have clause, which we rejoice to say was made at the special some kind of religious faith. This is all we require in ad- instance of Bro. de Saint Jean, the President of the dition to the other pre-requisite conditions of full age, moral Council of the Grand Orient, shows that the Grand Orient reputation, &c, &c, and it is as regards this particular recognises theism, and will admit those who so profess it point that we fear it will henceforth be impossible for British as they have done heretofore. Great stress is laid on this and French Freemasonry to stand together on terms of fact, and it is only right our French brethren should have harmony. At all events, a severance of the relations exist- full credit for having, even at the last moment, inserted ing between the Grand Lodge of Ireland and the Grand this clause. But having admitted this, and having so far Orient of France took place last November, and now the therefore rendered justice to the meritorious part of the Grand Lodge of Scotland has taken a similar step. At the case, we have still staring us in the face the lamentable Quarterly Communication held on Monday, the 4th instant, fact that the Grand Orient of France recognises atheism the minutes of the Grand Committee to which the recent as well as theism. In other words, it proclaims in its change in the principles of Freemasonry had been referred new article of the Constitutions, that the people who were submitted. In these it was stated the Grand Secre- are commonly described as freethinkers, are, if they tary had intimated to the Grand Orient that, if it should succeed in satisfying all other requirements, eligible turn out to be the case that the radical change we have for admission into the bosom of Freemasonry. We spoken of had been really and truly sanctioned by that in England—we should say rather in the United body, it would be the duty of the Grand Committee, Scot- Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland—shut out no land, to recommend to its Grand Lodge a severance of the applicant for reception^ into our Lodges on the score of fraternal relations heretofore existing between it and the religious belief. We hold firmly to this landmark, and, as Grand Orient. In reply to this a communication had been we have again and again said, it would never occur to us received in which surprise was expressed on the part of to question a candidate as to the nature of his religious the Grand Orient at such a proposal , and in which it was faith. He may be a Jew or a Christian, or a member of pointed out that the modification of the article in question any other faith. The question of religion is one which we of its Constitutions had been erroneously interpreted, as leave it to him to settle with his conscience, and so long as nothing was further from its wish than to profess atheism he believes in God, we are satisfied without troubling our- and materialism. This reply was deemed unsatisfactory, and selves as to the particular nature of that belief. But with an opinion to that effect having been submitted to Grand ns there is no place for those who are without belief in a Lodge, was fully endorsed by that body. Thus Grand God. We can hardly picture to ourselves an atheist or a Lodge, Scotland, has formally and official ly condemned the freethinker, or whatever else he may be called, perjuring change made in its Constitutions in September last by the himself, for the simple reason that we do not believe he has Grand Orient of France, and this after a fair investigation a proper sense of the nature of an oath or solemn obliga- of the circumstances, and after having invited a fair and tion / but it is very certain that no one who was known to full defence of such change. It only now remains for Grand Lodge, England, to deal with the question, and we numerous a gathering. Last Monday he had had the pleasure of pay. doubt not the Committee to whom has been entrusted ing a visit to the Asylum at Croydon , and was gratified at the way the delicate task of inquiring into tho matter will deal the Institution is managed, and the attention paid to the com- with it judicially, and with the most anxious desire to fort of ,' tho inmates. All must feel happy at being able to relieve clo what is just and proper under the circumstances. their distressed brethren. He called upon Bro. Tomkins to reply. Bro. Tomkins briefly acknowledged the toast, and was followed by Bro. Terry, who, amid great enthusiasm, announced that the total subscriptions he was in a position to acknow- ROYAL MASONIC BENEVOLENT ledge amounted to £11,090 9s 6d, with nine lists yet to INSTITUTION. come in; this sum had been collected by 221 Stewards, of whom 116 represented London Lodges, collecting among them THE Annual Festival of this Institution was held on Wednesday, £6,062 7s; 104 Country, contributing £4,969 4s 6d; and one Colonial, 13th inst., at Freemasons' Tavern, London, and was presided with £58 18s. Of the Provinces, Hertfordshire, represented by six over by his Grace the Duke of Manchester K.P. &o. &c, E.W. Prov . Stewards, contributed the largest amount, the exertions of its repro. Grand Master of Northamptonshire and Huntingdonshire The sentatives resulting in a total of £633 19s 6d. West Yorkshire came meeting was well attended by brethren from all parts of the country, next, with £603 5s, and then Cornwall, which, in compliment to the and the result shows that tho Stewards have well fulfilled their Stewardship of their Grand Master, had sent up contributions duties. At the termination of tho banquet, the usual toasts were amounting to £570. The next toast given was that of the Chairman , given by the chairman ; after that of Her most gracious Majesty the this was proposed by Bro. the Eight Hon. the Earl of Mount Queen, tho National Anthem was sung; this was followed by that of Edgcumbe, P.G.M. Cornwall, and heartily received. In acknowledg. H.R.H. tho Prince of Wales, the Princess of Wales, and the other ing tho toast, His Grace tho Duke of Manchester referred to tho members of tho Eoyal family. The interest which our Grand Master amount it had been his pleasure to hear announced as coming from takes, both in Masonry and in tho general business of tho country, Cornwall, ho was extremely gratified at the kind way in which his was yearly increasing. He would not linger over the preliminary Bro. the G.M. of that Province had proposed his health, and also for toasts, as he felt sure that all of those present were anxious to hear the support ho had given to the Institution. Ho hoped ho had the announcement of the contributions of the Craft on behalf of the carried out the duties of the chair to the satisfaction of the brethren. Benevolent Institution. Tho toast of the Pro Grand Master was Tho other Institutions was next given, and Bro. Binckos replied. given and duly honoured, and was followed by that of the Deputy Bro. Eaynham Stewart proposed the Stewards. He, aa well as other Grand Master, and the Present and Past G. Officers ; with this latter members of the Craft, must bo extremely pleased to know that thoy tho noble ohairman coupled the name of Bro. John Hervey the Grand had been able to raise so large an amount. Bro. J. Smith replied : Secretary. In his reply, Bro. Hervey stated that the Grand Officers the Stewards were pleased to hear that their efforts had given satis, fel t grateful to their noble chairman for tho very cordial way in faction. Bro. C. H. Gregory gave tho Ladies, after which the which he had spoken of them j they were pleased to see so inflential a brethren adjourned to the Temple, where a concert was provided, meeting to support the chairman, and to assist in carrying out the under the direction of Bro. S. Lehmeyer, he being assisted by principles of Masonic Charity. He conoluded by thanking the Mesdames Thaddeus Wells, Liebhart, Miss Webster, Navarre, and brethren on behalf of the Grand Officers. The next toast was that of Arnim ; Bro. Penna, and Mossrs. D, Thomas, Stanislaus and Success to the Institution. The chairman was gratified at seeing so Horscroft.
The following is a corrected list of the Stewards and amounts collected by them up to [tho time of our going to press. LONDON. Lodgo, Chap. Lodgo. 186 „ Charles W. Noehmer... 64 0 0 1365 „ William Lntwyohe ... 25 0 0 Bro. Joseph Smith 35 5 0 188 „ Maurice Spiegel ... 15 10 0 Lodge „ Kev.A. F. A. Woodford 10 0 0 192 „ Edward Jones 40 0 0 1366 Bro. J. D. Collier 87 0 0 103 TTanl .Tr T.onVi .,. ... 91 O 0 „ Geo. Kenning 10 0 0 J.VU „ ^-.— J J-.V -" . _---1383 „ Lt.-Col.Shadwell Gierke 202 0 0 .. W. W. Snellins- ... 75 0 0 197 „ Chas. Hutton Gregory 1425 „ Eobert John Smith ... 41 1 0 1 „ E. Gooding (M.D.B.A.) 25 0 0 198 „ George Cooper ... 36 0 0 1441 .. J. I. Cantle 133 5 0 2 „ E. Parker Deacon ... 80 0 0 228 „ James Hill 100 0 0 1471 „ Daniel P. Holness ... 165 0 0 3 „ A. W. G. Weeks ... 29 8 0 235 „ B. Goodhugh Fox ... 10 10 0 1475 „ H. Vickery 192 1 0 4 „ H. Jas. Browno ... „ Edward Hyde Hewett 40 0 0 1489 „ J. E. Walford 25 0 0 5 „ John H. Halo 31 0 0 238 „ E. Simpson-Baikie ... 26 0 0 1506 „' James Eobertson ... 21 1 0 8 „ J. T. C. Winkfield ... 30 0 0 256 „ Eev. James Amo3 ... 36 0 0 -| c;rV7 T WJIKOTYIO OQ n n 10 „ Eev. John J. Burton ... 22 2 0 259 „ Sir Offley Wakeman, Bt. 70 10 0 1538 „ Thomas Barlow ... 17 15 0 11 „ J. H. MoQueen ... 27 7 0 435 „ Christian Dybdahl ... 27 18 6 1539 „ William Eamsey ... 12 0 0 12 „ D. Nicols 78 8 0 oil „ Samuel JUlborn ... Hi) 10 U 1563 „ J. A. Hammond ... 20 0 0 14 .. John Nidel Smith 554 „ T. S. Taylor 260 0 0 1602 „ J. G. Rimell 26 4 6 18 „ John Mowlem Burt ... 81 10 0 569 „ A. D. Everingham ... 22 1 0 1657 „ J. Derby Allcroft ... 67 10 0 21 „ Joseph W. Zambra ... 59 10 0 657 „ Adam Leigh 90 16 0 1662 „ W. T. Christian ... 55 0 0 22 „ George Waterall ... 30 16 6 /u-i! „ xx. \J. ooper ...... ao JLU U 1677 „ Gcorgo H. Calderwood 64 0 0 23 „ E. C. Mather 15 0 0 706 „ W. T. Gamble 10 0 0 ifiofl Tn/u -w "sr«i-ti ,«™. Tri« „«i- i en n e\ 28 „ Joseph Farmaner ... 24 11 0 733 „ H. A. Stacey 1693 „ Charles K. Killick ... 72 0 0 30 „ Charles Davey ... 4a 0 0 749 „ J. W. Hobbs 35 10 0 1695 „ William Thomas Parkiss 22 1 0 33 „ Henry E. Wallis 781 „ William Hallett ... 158 10 0 1704 „ Henry Bethell 38 10 0 46 „ F. W. Eooke 35 0 0 813 „ Tnomas J. Uusworth ... 31 10 u 1706 „ J. J. Murray 50 0 0 49 „ Alfred Williams ... 27 10 0 822 „ John Nicholas 12 10 0 1716 „ W. H. Farnfield ... 35 0 0 55 „ Alfred J. Melhuish ... 56 7 0 862 „ Edward Sedgwick ... 38 10 0 KR .. Jas. Saml. Burroncrhes 76 0 0 871 „ Geo. Thos. Limn ... 74 8 0 BERKS AND BUCKS. R. G. Barton 19 10 0 898 .. Chas. Scrutton ... 35 0 0 60 „ Provincial Grand Lodge ... 10 10 0 65 „ W. H. Barber 83 0 0 902 „ Eichard N. Field ... 22 10 0 116 10 0 209 Bro. H. M. Stollery ... 27 9 0 73 „ George J. Grace ... 907 „ F. A. White 45 0 0 574 „ G. M. Knight ... 30 10 0 83 „ Chas. A. Murton ... 188 0 0 917 „ Alf. F. Eowley ... 58 13 0 41 19 0 771 „ Edward Grisbrook ... 10 0 0 87 „ T. Huntley 957 „ Jas. K. Abel 21 10 0 795 „ George Bnbb ... 30 0 0 A. A. Silberberg ... 26 7 6 yby 95 „ „ v. w.Tnompson ... oi> u u 1410 „ Thomas Taylor ... 21 10 0 101 „ John Alderson Scott ... 22 0 0 Chap. IKfiff nkniAna Willinm Piw lfi K l\ 60 0 0 140 „ E. B. Webster ... 975 Comp. John Newton ... 120 0 0 1639 Edmd. Burton Durham 11 142 ,, H. O. Levander ... 76 0 0 Lodge „ 5 0 143 „ G. A. Cape 1139 Bro. Geo. E. Corner ... 12 12 0 157 9 0 144 „ George Graham Bell ... 61 0 0 1158 „ Wm. Hy. Sharman ... 93 0 0 147 „ Angus Stewart ... 50 17 6 1178 „ Fredk. Garbett ... 73 0 0 BRISTOL. 157 „ J. T. Briggs 56 12 0 1185 „ Eev. Dr. Morris ... 20 10 0 103 Bro. George Pearson ... 134 15 0 162 „ Major Williams ... 23 0 0 1201 „ E. J. Harty 35 0 0 IRQ .. nharlpo rjpnfnn ... 64 7 O 1216 „ A. CORNWALL. MIDDLESEX. SUSSEX. Edwin Simpson-Baikie 16 0 0 732 Bro. Samuel Solomon ... 79 10 0 Tho Right Hon. tho Earl of 708 Bro. 5 0 0 Mount Edgcumbe ... 460 0 0 778 „ Major C. Harding ... 14 2 0 1303 „ Wm, Kraenther ... Bro. W. J. Hughan ... 110 0 0 Chap. 8110 0 1194 Comp. Rev. Dr. Bretto ... 10 0 0 570 0 0 Lodge 1237 Bro. David Mosos 42 6 0 DERBYSHIRE. 1293 „ Clayton Palmer (LL.D.) 12 0 6 The Right Hon. the Marquos9 (Jnap. WILTSH IRE. 155 0 0 of Harrington ... 1293 Comp. Henry Phythian ... 18 11 0 Bro. S. Gauntletfc 164 11 0 506 Bro. T. A. Turner ... 15 0 0 Lodgo 170 0 0 1326 Bro. D. Steiuhauer 10 5 0 ... „ Edwin Gilbert 20 0 0 DEVONSHIRE. J1.23 „ 11. A. LIUD01S 21 U U YORKSHIRE (N. and E. Ridings ). 251 Bro. John Brewer ... 100 0 0 1567 „ John Mason 10 0 0 Chap. 1637 „ E. C. Woodward ... 12 0 0 250 Bro. John Johnson Field ... ) 2Q 0 0 303 Comp. G. W. Ormerod ... 10 0 0 1707 „ Josoph Tannor ... 15 10 0 „ James Saltmer ...J 1611 „ G. Simpson 11 10 0 110 0 0 201 14 6 31 10 0 DORSETSHIRE. Bro. J. M.P. Montagu ... 150 0 0 NORTHS AND HUNTS. The Chairman ... 25 0 0 ESSEX. Bro. Butler Wilkins ") YORKSHIRE (W. Riding ). 160 Bro. Rev. H. J. Hatch ... 11 5 0 360 Edward Cox £ 275 0 0 „ Burrows... 453 „ George Corbie ... 11 10 0 442 „ Robert H. Griffin ) 139 Bro. John Henry 1000 „ Frederick Wood ... 66 1 0 ... „ Goo. H. Waterfall ... 300 0 0 154 „ W.H. B.Tomlinson J.P. 88 16 0 208 „ Henry Day »• i.t 275 „ uentioy snaw J.r. JJ.1I. GLOUCESTER. 200 „ Wm. Harrop 82 Bro. Henry Godfrey ... 118 0 0 NOTTINGHA MSHIRE. 302 „ Henry Smith 1661 Bro. Wm. Newton ... 20 0 0 „ A. Robertshaw ... HANTS AND ISLE OP WIGHT. „ Beni. Broughtbn 804 Bro. Thomas Francis ... 60 7 6 304 „ Chas. L. Mason 903 „ G. F. Lancaster ... 20 0 0 OXON. „ Robert Craig ~ 750 „ Rawson Kelley 70 7 6 357 Bro. Rev. Hy. Deane ... 35 10 6 910 „ Thos. Wm. Tew J.P.... 478 „ H. 0. Wakeman ... 12 0 0 ... „ Capt. E. T. Clark HERTFORDSHIRE. 1019 .. CaDt. John Wordsworth Bro. F. H.Wilson lies (M.D.) 300 0 0 47 10 6 „ Benj. Watson 403 „ James Boatwright ... 62 13 6 ... „ Wm. Homy Gill J.P. 449 „ James Shilcock ... 10 0 0 1102 „ John Barker 604 „ Henry Hollis 37 0 0 SOMERSETSHIRE. 1239 „ F. M. Tindall 1385 „ W. W. Morganjun. ... 146 18 0 Chapter 41 ...... 5 0 0 1462 „ Zacoheus Hinchliffe ... Chapter 446 Bro. Capt. A. T. Perkins J.P. 53 2 0 1513 „ John Bustard 1385 Comp. George Ward Verry... 89 0 0 814 „ Walter J. Nosworthy... 27 16 0 — 265 Lodge Royal Yorkshire ... 64Til 6 85lF "o 275 „ of Harmony 290 „ Huddersfield KENT. J.W. s chair 77 Bro. William Hicks ... 40 5 0 Treasurer's chair, by 874 „ B. S. Wilmot 14 0 0 STAFFORDSHIRE. Bro. Wm. Smith... 1096 .. John Haesrett 70 0 0 418 Bro. J. L. Hamshaw ... 88 12 0 Secretary's do. ... 1208 „ R. Joynes Emmerson 47 10 0 ... „ J. S. Crapper, J.P. ... 5 0 0 ... Bro. John Joshua Brook ... 1314 „ Samuel Carrington ... 67 0 0 419 „ Jamos Walker ... 35 5 0 „ Joe Bur man Abbey ... 1436 „ F. Hollis Field ... 32 0 0 526 „ C. A. Newnham ... 27 10 0 „ Joe Booth Whiteloy ... ~ 302 Lodge Hope (87 members at 270 llf~0 156 7 0 6s each) LANCASHIRE (Eastern Division). 304 „ Philanthropio 304 Bro. T. C. Taylor 615 Bro. C. F. Matier 20 0 0 SUFFOLK. 1723 „ G. P. Brockbank ... 10 0 0 337 „ John Hirst J.P. 114 Bro. Wm. Clarke ... 57 2 0 521 Lodge Truth 30 0 0 1224 „ G. H. Grimwood ... 23 10 0 750 „ Friendship 1452 „ John L. Clemenco ... 13 10 0 St. Oswald LANCASHIRE (Western Division). 910 „ 94 2 0 1239 „ Wentworth Bro. R. Wylie 180 0 0 1462 „ Wharncliffe 113 „ William Harrison ... 10 0 0 281 „ J. Daniel Moore (M.D.) 77 14 0 603 5 0 1313 JJ.. -.Tn.mfin«—,w— ... Pln.ft.<» VV ...... IS—— IS— v fl-w SURREY. 1375 „ George Davenport Pochin 5 10 0 370 Bro. J. R. Boor ... 29 17 0 ... „ W. H. Buckley ... 36 4 0 452 „ C. H. Edmands ... 17 1 0 ... „ Lt..Col. Birchall ... 5 0 0 1395 „ Harry Will Charrington 20 0 0 HONG-KONG. 330 3 0 66 18 0 Bro. T. G. 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R M the four cardinal virtues and three principal tenets, are the same. THE Temple of King Solomon, because it was built on tho top of a Before them on the Altar lies the same open Book that we use, the high mountain, and of shining marble and glittering gold and Hebrew Scriptures, only printed in a different language. In brief, brass, was a conspicuous object under tho bright sky of Palestine ; an oriental Mason is a full brother by tho Father's sida to an for that country has the purest air of all countries in tho world, and Occidental Mason, and the East join hands with the West in all the polished stono preserves its smoothness and colour thoro untarnished. Lodges of tho earth.—Keystone. As I struck my gavel on the sides of rocks and noticed how clearly the three mystio knocks reverberated to my ear, I acquired an in- creased admiration for that little implement whose knock is heard so cheerfull y and obeyed so implicitly by Masons. As I wandered among the scenes so often desoribed by our Masonic RED CROSS OF C0NSTANTINE. teachers, I felt that every stone was hallowed, every path that wound through those hills was sacred , for the hands that had marked them ON Thursday, the 7th inst., an Emergenoy meeting of the Ebora- and the feet that had trodden them. Every valley seemed to echo in oum Conclave, No. 137, was held at tho Queen's Hotel, York, for my ears the so mote it be of Masons' prayers. Tho land that had felt the the purpose of installing two candidates. E. Sir Knight T. B. Whyte. faithful toil of our ancient Brother gave a grave to him " of whom headM.P.S. presided, aided by E. Sir Knight Cooper V.E. and M.P.S. the world was not worthy,"—th at unparalleled Architect whose skill elect, and the rest of the Officers. Bros. J. Ward of the York Lodge stamped the architectural oharaoter of his age, whose skill is still 236, and W. H. Wyatt of the Journeymen's Lodge, No. 8 (S.C.), were reoognised in all the great struotures of the earth, for the temple of duly installed and proclaimed. After the closing of the Conolave, the Solomon is in many respeots the model of them all. In my descrip. St. Peter Sanotuary and Commandery of St. John were successively tion of Gebal, the birth-place of the great Architect, I have made opened, and those degrees conferred npon Comps. M. Millington, and many allusions to this. But there need be no argument to convince W. H. Wyatt. This Conclave is making very good progress, having Masons that the Holy Land waa the homo of all that the world been in existence only one year, and numbering about five-and-tw enty knows of Operative Masonry. members. That sublime structure, however, with its matchless builders, has long since disappeared from the face of the earth. It stood 420 years, and then all that mountain of marble, cedar and priceless metals went to dust, or was carried away off by the conqueror. The wood was resolved into smoke and ashes under the fires of Nebuchadnezzar. The Parian marble was oalcined by the heat or broken to pieces by S0C: R0SIC: in Scotia. hammers and thrown into the valley of Jehosaphat, by thousands of AT a meeting of this Order, held in Freemasons' Hall, George. tons, until the bed of the Brook Kedron to-day is choked up with it street, Edinburgh, on 25th January 1878, the following Fratres were to the depth of fifty-threo feet. appointed the High Council of the Order in Scotland for the ensuing If then the Operative Masonry of our Work was all that we have year, viz. :— to speak of I only need point yon to the splendid discoveries of Capt. Warren, at Jerusalem, his detection of the underground vaults and Charles Fitzgerald Matier, 9°, Supreme Magus. cisterns, and marked stones, and mightv foundations, and so close The Right Hon. Lord Inverurie, 9°, Sen. Sub. Magus. this paper. Harry Y. D. Copland, 9°, Jun. Sub. Magus. But you and I, my brother, are taught that Operative Masonry is The Hon. F. J. Moncrieff, 8°, Treasurer General. but the outward form, the type, the model of speculative Masonry j George Dickson, M.D., 8°, Seoretary General. and that King Solomon's Temple, in all its particulars, was the R. S. Brown, 8°. antitype of the grand world-wide system which wo call Freemasonry. At the same time and place the Metropolitan College was reconsti- The City in which the Temple stood (known through the world as tuted, it having been in abeyance for some time past, the following Salem the City of Peace) ; the Mount on whioh the Temple stood Officers were then eleoted and installed into office :— (honored above all others as the place of trial of Abram's faith) ; the The Hon. F. J. Moncrieff Primus Adeptus. materials, rare and costly, of which the temple was composed ; the Geo. Dickson, M.D., Celebrant. three remarkable men who erected it (the Wise King, under whose H. J. Coventry, W.S., Suffragan. auspices it was projected ; the Strong King, who furnished men and R. S. Brown Septimus. \ materials ; the King of Artists, without whom, strength and wisdom J. Webster Sextns. I ? would have availed nothing); and then, above all the brightness of > , H. E. Gordon Quintus. I g the glory and comeliness of the beauty "of the Temple itself, made it Geo. Dunlop Quartus. \ a proper nucleus for a Masonic Brotherhood that, outlasting all 5' J. H. Balfour Tertius. [ S- buildings made with hands," has endured and shall endure until time W. M. Bryce Secundus. ™ shall be no more. J. Digby Jone3 Primus. The very age in whioh Solomon lived was appropriate to give birth F. L. Law Conductor. to suoh a Fraternity, for, as the poet sings : Jas. Crichton Treasurer. " There was a great need of social intercourse, Robt. Bryce Secretary. Benevolenoe, and Peace and Mutual Aid Robt. Davidson Organist. Between the nations !" C. Ferin Torch Bearer. F. B. Anderson Herald. Let us therefore, turn our attention now to IVee-Masonry, or Speculative Masonry in the Holy Land. The meetings of tho Metropolitan College wero arranged to be held We must bear in mind, first, that the languages spoken in the Holy quarterly. The Obligatory Meeting to bo held in tho month of Land are altogether different from ours. If , therefore, you visit a January annually. The M.C. was thereafter closed in solemn form. Lodge there you will not hear a word that ever you heard before. Even our words are pronounced so differently that you must hear them repeated several times before your ear recognizes them. In my visit to Smyrna, seven Lodges came together to welcome mo; but they worked in seven different languages, that is Turkish, Arabic, Armenian, Greek, French, Italian and English. At the present time there are three Lodges in the Holy Land : mitrnvv. two at Beyrout, about 150 miles west of Jerusalem. At Beyrout, IT is with extreme regret we record tho sudden death of Bro. the ono works in the Arabio language, the other in French, and both Frederick Charles Jones, M.D., who resided at 174 Blackfriars-road. together have about 200 members, soattered, of course, over the This sad event occnrred on Monday, the 4th inst. On the preceding country, some of them as far as Bagdad, seven days journey east, day he attended to his arduous professional duties with his acoustomed t In so small a country, however, as the Holy Land, and with so able promptness and assiduity, and retired to rest without feeling large a proportion of tho people unfit by education and habit to be anything more than lassitude and fatigue. During the night, how- Masons, to har» 200 members is a respectable showing in point of ever, alarming symptoms ensued, and Dr. Bianchi, of Stamford-street, numbers. For the only persons you can constitutionally make Masons was called in, who sought for further aid, which unfortunately proved there are the Turks, the chiefs and high families of the Arabs, unavailing, as death supervened. Thus passed away a brother and the foreigners who settle there. universally respected, esteemed, and beloved, at the early age of For this reason, when you meet a Mason in the Holy Land, you threescore years, who wag a ripe scholar, an orator whom few sur- meet a gentleman of good standing, an officer , a man of influence, one passed, a husband, Bon, father, and friend, who has bequeathed " a who oan counsel you if you ask it, and help you if you need it. This good name and blameless reputation which exceed all earthly was my experience, and a very happy experience it was. possessions and honours. There can be no doubt that he overtaxed It is striking to see how many officers of the Turkish Government his energies in a devoted attention to professional and public duties ; are Masons; the Pasha of Gaza, the Governor of Joppa, the Pashas of in discharging which he exhibited great tact and ability in main, Nablous of Aon, of Beyrout, of Liban, the Governor of Sidon, the taining tho interest and welfare of the poor, to whom he waa Consuls of the different nations, French, English, Armenian, personally a constant friend. The Masonic body has lost in him a Italian, and German, the world renowned Abd-el-Kader, and above brother who had proved himself " a master mason " in the most all Moh. Keschid, the Governor General of that country. comprehensivo appellation of that term, and a large circle of friends The work done in the Lodges of the Holy Land is substantially the have been deprived of one whose society was sought after on all same as ours. Allowing for the different languages, national customs, occasions, a gentleman who endeared himself to them by his con - and forms of religious faith, there is no difference worth speaking of, siderate and courteous conduct. Death indeed came suddenly to him, for the essential principles of Masonry are precisely the same every- but found him ready to obey his mandate, inasmuch as his " house where. The fact that they recognize our diplomas in Europe, Asia, was in order and his lamp burning." " Mark the perfect man, and Africa proves that. They go through substantially tho same and behold the upright, for the end of that man is peace."—South ceremonies that wo do. London Observer. Halliwell his Senior Warden, and the Worshipful Jamea No. 310 Walkden his Junior Warden, to form and hold a Lodge of West Middlesex Lodge , iSTo. 1612.—One of the most plea- sant gatherings we havo lately attended was held on Saturday last, at tho Ealing Institute. Bro. A. Beasley presided; he was supported EEYIBWS. by Bros. H. L. P. Kasner S.W., Burr J.W., J. Chambers Roe P.M. Secretary, T. Brown P.M. Treasurer, Dolevanto Organist, J. Green All Books intended for Review should be addressed to the S.D., W. J. Compton J.D., Bourne Steward, Tucker I.G., Harrison Editor of The Freemason's Chronicle, 67 Barbican, E.C. Tyler. Visitors—Bros. Eev. T. W. Morris, Owen, Capt. Lawrence, and W. W. Morgan. After preliminaries had been duly observed, .u. Bro. Edmeston was passed to tho second degree. The ballot was John Lilly-white' s Cricketers' Companion for 1878. With which is taken for three candidates for initiation ; it resulted satisfactorily, incorporated Lillywhite's Guide to Cricketers. Thirty-fourth Edi- and the gentlemen, Messrs. George Coop, Watkin Brown, and Edwin tion. London : Published by John Lillywhito, Cricket Warehouse, Tink Brown were received into our Order, each candidate being taken 10 Seymour-street, Enston-square, N.W.; Kent and Co., Pater- separately. Bro. Beasley makes a point of doing this, and it is a noster-row. point we should like to see more often carried out. The W.M. then called on Bro. Roe, who had been unavoidably absent at the opening WE hardly think it necessary we should offer any lengthened remarks of the Lodge, to read the minutes of the last regular meeting, also on a year book which has been issued regularly for thirty-four suc- cessive years. The mere fact that it still continues to bo issued, and those of the emergency meeting held on tho 2nd inst. These received that confirmation , and Bro. Beasley called the attention of the members to , in the ordinary course of things, its regular annual publication the fact that he had consented to act as Steward at the forthcoming may bo looked upon as assured, to use a common expression, speaks ' School. Bro. Roe then gave notice that he volumes in its favour. Its contents, of course, are of tho usual cha- Festival of the Girls racter. In addition should propose, and Bro. S.W. agreed to second, a motion, to to several excellent papers on the art of Cricket, bo brought forward at the next regular meeting, that tho sum there will be found the usual statistical information respecting the of £10 10s be voted from the Lodge funds, and be placed principal Cricket events of the past year, and also as to tho " form " of the principal batsmen and bowlers of tho great clubs, the chief on the W.M.'s list. Aftor other matters had been disposed of , the professional Elevens Lodge was closed. A plain repast was then served at Brown's Hotel, , tho Universities, and the public Schools. If we and the brethren did full justice to the substantial fare provided. The say that no Cricketer, bo he professional or amateur, should be with- out this " Companion," we say enough to show the value we attach W.M. presided , and the toast list was indeed a comprehensive one. to it. Tho remarks of the several speakers were terse, and were kept well to the point. During the evening Bros. Delevanto, Porter, Aoworth, Green, Goss, and the W.M. sang some capital songs. Bro. Delevante ren. dcred great assistance as accompanyist. The brethren dispersed at 9.30, after a very enjoyable evening. B0YAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOE GLELS. The London Masonic Club Lodge of Instruction. — Met at tho Club, 101 Queen Victoria-street, E.C, on Monday, 11th Their Eoyal Highnesses the Prince and Princess of inst., at 6 o'clock. Present—Bros. Turner W.M., Triggs S.W., Wales have graciously consented to inaugurate the New Biittain J.W., Sharrett S.D., Cree J.D., Morson I.G., W. Smallpeice Preceptor , C. J. Hogg Treas., J. E. Shand Hon. Sec, and others. Buildings, on a clay to be fixed in the month of March. Lodge opened, and the minutes wero read and confirmed. According to rule, the ceremonies were rehearsed, after which Lodge closed until Monday, 20th February, at 6 o'clock, when a numerous attend- ance is expected. The fifteen sections will be worked at the Israel Lodge of Instruction, No. 205, held at Bro. Yetton's, the Rising Prudent Brethren Chapter , No. 145.—This Chapter held San, Bethnal Green a Public Night on Tuesday, the 12th inst., at Freemasons' Hall, , by Bro. Cundick, on the 24th inst., at and, as a matter of course, there was a very large gathering 7 o'clock. of Companions. Companion E. Moody presided as Z., Thomas Bull as H. (acting), and J. C. Cox as J., G. S. States S.E., H. Venn S.N., D. Haslett Pr. Soj., C. A. Wood 1st Assistant La Monde Maconnique announces that the Lodges which (acting) , and J. Jennyn Boyd 2nd Assistant (aoting), were some time since were closed by the civil power, at the the other officers present. The Chapter having been opened , instance and the minutes of the previous Convocation read and confirmed, of the Council of the G. Orient, havo been autho- Comp John Boyd P.Z. 145 in a very lucid and able manner explained rised to resume their labours. the connection of Eoyal Arch Masonry with the Craft. The clauses of the first section were worked by Comps. H. Venn, J. C. Cox and D. Haslett P.Z., all of No. 145. Tho historical lecture was then delivered by Comp. J. C Cox. Comp. J. Jermyn Boyd gave the The Keystone states that St. John's Lodge, Providence, history of Moses' rod. This was followed by the symbolical lecture Rhode Island, held its one hundred and twentieth Com- by Comp. Thos. Bull P.Z. 145, and by an illustration of the four memoration on St. John's Day. The "Warrant for this principal banners and ensigns by Comp. C. A. Woods 145. Lodge was issued on the 8th January 1757, under the The traditional ceremonies, sacred signs, and mystical part hand and of tho degree wero then fully explained by Comp. E. Mood y seal of Bro. Jeremy Gri dley, Pro v. G. Master. Z. 145, and lastly Comp. John Boyd P.Z., to the delight of all On this occasion the officers for the ensuing year were present, gavo the illustration of the symbolism of the Royal installed, aud a banquet followed, at which about seventy Arch Jewel and Platonic Bodies. Comp. S. Rawson then roso brethren sat down. and proposed, on behalf of tho Visitors, a voto of thanks to tho Prudent Brethren Chapter, and in seconding this, Comp. J. Constable acknowledged their indebtedness to Comp. Boyd and those who had acted with him. This, it is needless to say, was carried with perfect According to the Masonic Ch ro n icle of Now York, Bro. E. unanimity, and was very gratefully as well as gracefull y acknow- G. Davis has been re-elected Grand Master of the Grand ledged by Comp. Moody Z. Comp. James Stevens then proposed , Lodgo of the District of Columbia , and the following are and Comp. Shervill seconded a vote of thanks to Comp. Boyd, who the otlier acknowled ged it warmly, and said it was always a pleasure to him principal officers—namely, Bros. H. A. Whitney to afford Companions a sharo of his knowledge. Tho Chapter wa3 Deputy G.M., Jos. McCoy S.G. Warden, B. F. Puller J.G. then closed, and the Companion s adjourned to a cold collation , pro- Warden, William R, Singleton (re-elected) G, Secretary, vided by Bro. A. Best of tho Freemasons' Tavern, and we will con. and W, J. Stephenson G, Treasurer. SPIERS AND POND'S SCRIPTURAL EXTRACTS, HOLBORN VIADUCT HOTEL, COMPILED A.SD POIXTBD AS A HOLBORN VIADUCT, LONDON. 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ZB-A.nSTQ.TTlETS, IMZ-A-SOILTIC 1 PUBLIC AN D PRIV ATE DI N N E R S, WED D I N G BRE A KF ASTS, BALL S, ftrj. Is too well known to need comment. Tho entire niaiia-.oment has been changed, and the BILLINGSGATE MARKET. - GEORGE TAVERN. Establishment in all its branches thoroughly ro-organiaed. The attention of the Masonic Body li directed to tho many advantages offered. THIS magnificent Building, now nearly completed by the Corpora- tion of London, wilt be opened, in a few days, by Mr. G EORGE SMITH , CXJISI3STK 03T THE HIGHEST CHARACTER. from Anderton's, for supplying Fish Dinners in perfection, at moderate prices. WINKS PERFECT I3V CONDITION AND QUALITY. N.B.—DINNERS PROVIDED FROM 3>. RESTAURANT, WINE, SMOKING & RETIRING ROOMS. The fullest measuro of public confidence and support ensured. ALFRED BEST, PROPRIETOR . roR a^^ ^ ^ g AGED FREEMA SONS AND WIDOWS OF FREEMASONS. BESXJLT OF BRO. MORGAN JUN.'S BALLOT. 67 BARBICAN , E.C. 12th FEBRUARY 1878. Ballot for Life Governorships of tho Eoyal Masonio Benevo- ^^^ THE lent Institution for Aged Freemasons and Widows of Freemasons, con- sequent on the sale of Tickets by Bvo. W. W. Morgan jun., took place on Tuesday OUR WEEKLY BUDGET. the 12th instant, at the Hercules Tavern, Leadenhall-street, Bro. Daniol W.M. 05 in the chair. There were Fifteen Life Governorships, and ono prize valuo J22 10s, thus disposed of, and tho following is the list of winners :— THE excitement in Parliament is still at fever point. No. No. The Government has carried its point by majorities of of Namo Address of nearl two to one and the credit of six millions for r-rizo Ticket y , 1 1451 ALLSOP ... The Wcstbourne, Craven-road, Paddington, W, which they asked is now at their disposal for immediate 2 422 J. REDPATH ... 58 Maple-street, Ncwcastle-on-Tyue 3 1414 W. J. JOHNS Truro use. That things have gone more smoothly than was at ¦1 907 HOH,ANDS ... 00 Leadenhall-strcct, E.C. first anticipated is no doubt owing to the further advances 5 174S B RCTTENBACH (Address wantod) B 316 C. GODTSCHALK 107 Devonshire-road, Ilolloway, N. towards Constantinople of the Russian armies, and the 7 827 H UGH COTTER Carlton Arms, Devonshire-street, Mile-end, AV. secrecy observed as to the terms of peace. When, for 8 43 H. KYEZOU ... Caswall Cottage, Hounslow 9 832 S. J. T URQVAND 7 Royal Exchange E.C. instance, the two houses met last Thursday, Lord St. 10 091 T. MORTLOCK Gun Hotel, High-street, Wapping, E. 11 777 HOLLANDS ... IKi Leadenhall-sticet, E.C. Leonards rose in the Peers, and asked the Government 12 10!)3 FOUNTAIN ... Salisbury-court, Flcct-stroct, E.C. whether there was truth in the report that the Russians 13 425 A. SOUTHER... 5 Femvick-tcrraco, Ncwcastlc-on-Tyiic 14 1431 11. K. Citiri'S Rcdcliff , Bristol had entered Constantinople, and the question having been 15 251 A. MCLAREN Great Russell-street, W.C. enlarged by Earl Granville, Lord Derby rose and explained ONE PRIZE, VALUE £'i 10s. that Russian troops had occupied the lines which defend 16 1000 POYNTER ... Lcighton Buzzard the City, but were not in the City itself. Later, he ex- Tickets, Nos. 10, 22, 101, 1101) , 2010, 2128, 2177, were also drawn out of tho Ballot Box, but not haviug been sold, were not entitled to prizes. plained that a telegram had been received by Count Schouvaloff from Prince Gortschakoff denying the truth of certain rumours. On Friday, somewhat similar questions, Now ready, crown 8vo., with a Coloured Tlatu, price 2s Gd. or questions bearing on the Eastern crisis, were asked by HPHE CURE OF CATARACT and OTHER EYE Lord Hammond and Earl Granville, and in repl Lord J- AFFECTIONS. By JABEZ HOGG. y Derby stated that the Government had thought it necessary Consulting Surgeon to the Royal Westminster Ophthalmic Hospital, &c. By the samo author, price 2s 6d , illustrated. to order a portion of the fleet to Constantinople, for the IMPAIRMENT, or LOSS oE VISION, from SPINAL CONCUSSION or SHOCK, purpose of protecting the lives and property of British A PARASITIC, or GERM THEORY of DISEASES of the SKIN, the EYE, subjects. On Monday—rumours having been heard in the and OTHER AFFECTIONS. meantime to the effect that the request by the British London : BAILLIERE and CO., 20 King William-street, Strand. Government for permission for its squadron to pass the Dardanelles had been refused—the Government were questioned on this point, but the Foreign Secre* THE MASONIC QUARTETTE. tary answered very guardedly, admitting, however, BROS. BURGESS PERRY, ARTHUR THOMAS, EDWIN MOSS that there was some foundation for the rumour. On and GEORGE MUSGRAVE undertake the Musical arrangements of the Ceremonies and Banquets. Tuesday, the Earl of Derby said . that he hoped, when For Terms :—Address, BRO. E, MOSS, 147 Aldersgate-Street, E.C. their lordships met again on Thursday, he should be enabled to ann ounce that the British fleet was anchored off the Golden Horn. On the last evening a Price 3s Gd } Grown 8vo, doth, g ilt. Cattle Diseases Bill was introduced on behalf of the Government by the Duke of Richmond and Gordon, and MASONIC PORTRAITS received a first reading. R EPRINTED moit "T HE FREEMASOH 'S CHROKICLE." In the House of Commons the excitement was intense Tho Volume contains the following :— on Thursday evening, and no sooner had the Chancellor of 1. Oca L ITERARY BROTHER . , 17. THE CHRISTIAN- MINISTER . 2. A D ISTINGUISHED MASON. 18. T HE MYSTIC . the Exchequer risen in his place, and announced that the 3. T HE M AN OF ENERGY. 10. A MODEL MASON. Russians had advanced close up to the lines of Gallipoli and i. FATHER T IME. 20. A CHIP THOM J OPPA 5. A CORNER STONE , 21. A P ILLAR OF MASONRY. Constantinople, than Mr. Forster rose, and declared it to 6. THE CRAFTSMAN . 22. BAYARD . be his wish to withdraw his amendment. 7. T HE G OWNSMAN . 23. A R IGHT H\ ND M AM-. A long and 8. AN E ASTERN S TAR . 21. Ocit CITIZEN B ROTHER . heated discussion then arose, and when tlir Chancellor sub- 9. TnE K NIGHT E RRANT . 25. AN A RM; PRECEPTOR '. 10. T HE O CTOGENARIAN . 20. A N ANCIENT B RITON . sequently announced that a denial of corl;iiu rumours had 11. A Z EALOUS O FFICER . 27. T HE A RTIST . OLDIER been received by Count SehouvaloiF fro m St. Petersburg, an 12. T HE S . 28. THE FATHER OF THE LODGE 13. F ROM U NDER THE CBOWN , 2D. A S HINING LIGHT. attempt was made to induce Mr. Forslur not to persist in 11. O UR H ERCU.ES. 30. A N A RT STUDENT . withdrawing 15. A M ERCHANT PRINCE. 31. Tni; MARINER . his amend" nt. This, however, the right 16. THB CHURCHMAN. 32. A SOLDIER or FORTUNE . honourable gentleman flatly refused to do. An attempt 33. "OLD M UG." was then made to adjourn the debat e ¦ , but this proved a London.; W. W. MORGAN. failure , and theu there began a discussion ou the question that the Speaker leave the chair, and in tho long vails throughout the country. In all tho dockyards there ran the Government received a majority, the numbers is the greatest activity. Fresh hands have been taken on, being, in favour of the motion 195 and against it 99. and orders have been sent down from the Admiralty to use On Friday, the House went into Committee, and the the utmost dispatch in getting ready for sea all the ships vote of six millions was moved. The leaders of the under repair. At Woolwich, warlike stores of every Opposition declined to oppose the Government, thongh description, rifle and revolver cartridges, heavy 12^ ton they withheld their support, but Mr. Gladstone joined the shot and shell, are being sent off in successive transport members below the gangway on the Opposition side of the ships to the Mediterranean . The Government havo bought House. At length the division was taken, when there two new ironclads, which had been built on the Thames for appeared for the Government 328, against 124. On Monday, the Turkish Government, but which, owing to the war, on the Report of Supply being brought np, there was a were detained. Messrs. Laird have received orders to further discussion, in the course of which Mr. Cowen, one hasten forward the Iron Duke. In short, everything is of the members for Newcastle-on-Tyne, rose and delivered being done to place our Fleet in a state sufficient for a speech which is said to have been one of the most eloquent, active warfare in the event of its services being needed. as it certainly was one of the most patriotic, to which the The same is doubtless the case with the Army, for the House had ever listened. The honourable gentleman was Government, warned by the terrible experiences of tho so carried away by the intense excitement of his feelings Crimean War, are rightly resolved that if we are compelled that in one vehement passage of his speech he nearly demo- to maintain our position by force of arms, there shall be lished with his fist the hat of Mr. G. 0. Trevelyan. The nothing wanting in the equipment of our forces. cheers amid which Mr. Cowan resumed his seat were A meeting of the Executive Committee of the Indian prolonged and most enthusiastic. Ultimately the resolution Famine Relief Fund was held at the Mansion House on was put from the chair, and the House went into Committee Monday, under the presidency of Sir Thomas White, in of Ways and Means, and the Chancellor of the Exchequer whose mayoralty the Fund was started. It was reported moved the necessary resolutions for raising the money just that the sum of £510,000 had been received to date, voted, by means of Exchequer Bonds and Exchequer Bills. of which £490,000 had been sent to India. It was then These resolutions were agreed to almost without question, resolved that a further £10,000 should be remitted, and and the House then resumed, and devoted the rest of the that the Committee should meet again on that day four sitting to discussing the second reading of the Factories weeks. Of the sum mentioned as having been received and Workshops Bill. This having been agreed to, the since the last Committee meeting, £4,000 had arrived House was not long afterwards counted out. On Tuesday, from Australia. the Manchester Corporation Water Bill passed its second The Annual Festival of the Royal Masonic Benevolent reading. Sundry questions about Eastern affairs were asked, Institution was held, on Wednesday evening, under the and then the subject of traffic in Church Livings was brought presidency of the Duke of Manchester, Provincial Grand under notice by Mr. Leatham ; but the subject was too dry, Master for Northamptonshire and Hunts. There was a and the House was for tho second time counted out, at a large gathering of the Stewards and their friends on the little after eight o'clock. On Wednesday, Mr. Biggar occasion ; and, m the course of the evening, it was moved the second reading of the Voters (Ireland) Bill, but announced that the subscriptions amounted to £11 ,090 it was opposed by the Government, and thrown out by 134 9s 6d, with nine lists still outstanding. We congratulate to 96. The Valuation Bill was discussed and the House was Bro. Terry on a result which, m the prevalent depression shortly after adjourned. of trade, and amid the overwhelming political anxieties The Queen is expected to leave. Osborne for Windsor of the moment, must be deemed eminently satisfactory. Castle on Tuesday next. On Saturday, by her command, Full particulars will be found elsewhere. the Prince of Wales held a levee at St. James's Palace, The case against Bradlaugh and Mrs. Besant has broken presentations to His Royal Highness being, by Her Majesty's down in the Court of Appeal, and the judgment of the orders, considered equivalent to presentations to Her Court below has been reversed. The grounds of this failure Majesty. The Duke of Cambridge, Prince Christian , the of justice are owing to a purely technical matter, and have Duke of Teck, and the Prince of Lenningen were present. no reference to the merits of the question. Indeed, Lord The diplomatic and general circles were numerously Justice Brett, in the course of his remarks, stated that if attended, and a large number of gentlemeu were present. the offence were repeated, and conviction followed, the The evening of the same day the Prince and Princess of punishment which the appellants have contrived to escape Wales dined with the Austrian Ambassader, Count Benet, on this occasion would be far more severe. who had issued invitations for a grand entertainment in The new King of Italy has scarcely taken the oath of honour of the Crown Prince of Austria. On Saturday, allegiance to the Constitution, when the most determined the Crown Prince himself dined with the Prince and opponent of Italian unity is stricken down. Pope Pius IX. Princess of Wales at Clarence House. On Tuesday, the has passed away, at the ripe old age of 85, having retained Prince, with the Duke of Connaught, the Prince Imperial, his faculties till within an hour or two of his death. After and Princo Esterhazy hunted with the Royal Buckhounds. the body had been embalmed, it was removed to the church The meet was near Beaconsfield , and the Royal party of St. Peter's, where it lay in state for several days, thou- enjoyed a good run. On Wednesday, the Prince and sands and thousands of people taking the opportunity of Princess of Wales, with three of their children, were showing their respect for the late Pontiff by passing in files present at the Gaiety Theatre, where an amateur panto- round the place where the body lav. Meanwhile, the mem- mime was given, in aid of the funds of the Royal Dramatic bers of the College of Cardinals who were not in Rome at Fund. The house was crowded. It is announced that the time of the sad occurrence, are hastening thither as Her Majesty will hold a drawing room at St. James's fast as possible, in order to take part in the election of a Palace on the 28th inst. successor of Pius IX., but who that successor will be there Meetings continue to be held in various parts of the is no opinion expressed at the moment, at least, no opinion country in connection with the political crisis. The most which seems to be at all definite. Rumours, however, points important came off on Saturday, at the Cremorne Gardens, to Cardinal Prince Schwartzenburgh as the likeliest can- when it is estimated there were from 6,000 to 9,000 persons didate. As regards the late Pope, it has been oftentimes present. Sir Coutts Lindsay presided , and on the platform our duty to resent the attacks on Freemasonry made by were many members of Parliament and other influential him or with his authority, but no doubt he acted upon con- gentlemen. The meeting did not pass off without disturb- scientious motives, and on erroneous information. All these ance, for the rough element mustered with a certain show things we readily consign to oblivion at this moment ; all of force, and there were many free fi ghts ; but the resolu- we remember is that the deceased Pontiff was one of tho tions which expressed confidence in Her Majest y's Ministers kindliest and best of men , and it will be difficult to find were passed almost unanimously. The same day a meeting another ecclesiastic whoso fame was as pure and spotless as was held at the Corn Exchange, Oxford, at which Mr. A. that of tho late Pius IX. May his virtues have their re- W. Hall, the Conservative member for the City, took part. ward, and as to his faults, may they be buried with him ! About 3,000 people were present, and resolutions ir. support The royal famil y of Italy are deeply sensible of the kind of the Government were carried with acclamation. At sympathy of our Queen at the death of Victor Emmanuel ; Birmingham, too, there have been Conservative gatherings, and King Humbert, to show his senso of Her Majesty s but the Liberals mustered in force, and both parties passed sympathy, has despatched a Special Ambassador, in tho resolutions, the former in favour of the Ministerial policy, person of General della Rocca, not only to notify his and the latter against it. accession to the throne, but also to present Her Majesty ISov is this the only evidence of the agitation which pre- with, some memento of liisj late, father. Wo. \>CUOYC this memento will consist of the inkstand which Victor Emmanuel was in the habit of using when he signed State DIAEY FOE THE WEEK. We shall be obliged if the Secretaries of the var ious Lodges Papers. We are also able to announce that the Duke of throughout the Kingdom will favour us with a list of their proceed to Rome on a special mission Days of Meeting, &c, as we have decided to insert only those Abercorn will shortly that are verified bv the Officers of the several Lodges. to invest King Humbert with the insignia of the Order of the Garter. He will be accompanied by Mr. Victor Buckley, of the Foreign Office, as Secretary, and General SATURDAY, 18th FEBRUARY. 193—Percy, Jolly Farmers' Tavern , Southgate-road, N., at 8. (Instruction.) Lord Wm. Paulet, G.C.B., Admiral the Hon. Sir H. Keppel, 136 I—Earl of Zetland, Old Town Hall, Mare-strcct , Hackney. G.C.B., the Earl of Mount Bdgcumbe, Lord Claud J. 102 1—Eccleston, Grosvenor Club, Ebury-square, Pimlico, at 7. (Instruction.) Hamilton, M.P., and others, as members of the mission. Sinai Chapter of Instruction , Union, Air-street, Regent-street, W., at 8. As regards affairs in the East, it is well nigh impossible MONDAY , 18th FEBRUARY. they can be in a more critical state than they are just 1—Grant! Masters, Freemasons' Hall, W.O. '13—Strong Man, Old Rodney's Head, 12 Old-st., near Goswcll-rd., at 8. (Inst.) now. We have reached that point when the most trivial 17-t—Sincerity, Railway Tavern , London-street, E.C, at 7. (Instruction.) accident may breach between England and 180—St. James's Union, Union Tavern, Air-street, W., at 8. (Instruction.) cause a deadly 185—Tranquillity, Guildhall Tavern, Grcsham-street, at 5. Russia. It is useless now to shut our eyes to the fact that 518—Wellington , White Swan, High-street, Deptford, at 8. (Instruction.) and that a strong 70-1—Camden, Red Cap, Camden Town, at 8. (Instruction.) this country has been duped by Russia, 1300—St. John of Wapping, Gun Hotel, High-st., Wapping, at 8. (Instruction.) and dangerous feeling is springing up among us which it 1125—Hyde Park, Tho Westbourne, Craven-rd., Paddington, at 8. (Instruction.) USD—Marquess of Ripon, Pembury Tavern, Amhiu-st-rd., Hackney, at 7. (Inst.) will be difficult, if the present tension lasts much longer, to 1023—West Smifchficld , New Market Hotel, King-st., Snow-hill, at 8. (Inst.) restrain within reasonable bounds. There has indeed been 1025—Tredegar , Royal Hotel, Mile End-road, corner of Burdott-road. (Inst.) London Masonic Club Lodgo of Instruction , 101 Queen Victoria-st., E.G., at 6, no such display of deep feeling since the beginning of the on 2nd and '1thMondays in each month. year 1854, when war with Russia was all but declared. It 236—York, Masonic Hall, York. all are found 331—Phoenix of Honour and Prudenco, Public Rooms, Truro matters not the class of people we mix with, 359—reace and Harmony, Freemasons' Hall, Southampton. to be animated by the most vengeful feeling against the 12 1—Borough , Freemasons' Hall, West-street, Gateshead. '106—Merit, George Hotel, Stamford Baron, Northampton. Czar, and this, to say the least, bodes ill for the prospects 622—St. Cuthborga, Masonic Hall, Wimborno. of peace. As to the events which have happened, we know 720—Panmure, Balham Hotel , Balham. 725—Stoneleigh , King's Arms Hotel, Konihvorth. but little more of the terms of peace than was known last 985—Alexandra, Masonic Hall, Holbeach. the lines of Constantinople, in 1037—Portland, Royal Breakwater Hotel, Portland. week. The Russians occupy 1111—Mid Sussox, Assembly Rooms, Horsham. accordance with the latter, so that the City itself is at their 1199—Agriculture, Honey Hall, Congresbnry. 1238—Gooch , Prince Alfred Hotel, Southall. mercy. It is even said that Russian troops will enter the 1449—Royal Military, Masonic Hall, Canterbury, at 8 p.m. (Instruction.) capital. Our Fleet has been ordered thither, and Austria 1502—Israel, 22 Hope-street, Liverpool. and Italy have applied to the Porte for the necessary fir- R. A. 1051—Rowley, Masonic Rooms, Athenreum, Lancaster. mans to allow of the passage of some of their war vessels TUESDAY, 19th FEBRUA RY. through the Dardanelles to the Golden Horn. Austria, Board of General Purposes, Freemasons' Hall, at i. 30—United Mariners, Guildhall Tavern, Grosham-street. moreover, is said to be making great preparations for war, 65—Constitutional , Bedford Hotel, Southampton-bldgs., Holborn, at 7. (Inst.) and the Emperor has summoned tho Archduke Albrecht to 65—Prosperity, Hercules Tavern, Leadenhall-street, E.G., at 7. (Instruction.) 73—Mount Lebanon, Bridge House Hotel, Southwark. Vienna, in order that important military measures may be 95—Eastern Star, Ship and Turtle, Leadenhall-street. concerted as it is said that Austria-Hungary will join Ill—Faith, 2 Westminster-chambers, Victoria-street, S.W., at 8. (Instruction.) , 177—Domatic, Surrey Masonic Hall, Camberwell, at 7,30. (Instruction.) England in opposing the policy of Russia. All the Powers 191—St. Paul, City Terminus Hotel , Cannon-street. 651—Yarborough , Green Dragon, Stepney. (Instruction.) have accepted Austria's invitation to a Conference ; but 753—Prince Frederick William, Lord's Hotel, St. John's Wood, at 8. (Inst.) we fear there seems to be a greater likelihood of war 860—Dalhousie, Sisters' Tavern, Pownall-road, Dalston, at 8.0. (Instruction.) 1120—Earl Spencer, Swan Hotel , Battersea Bridge, S.W. being commenced than of the Conference meeting. 14-16—Mount Edgcumbe, 19 Jermyn-street, S.W., at 8. (Instruction.) 1471—Islington, Three Bucks, Gresham-street, E.C, at 7. (Instruction.) 1472—Henley, Railway Tavern, Stratford New Town, at 8. (Instruction.) 1507—Metropolitan , 260 Pentonrille-road. (Instruction.) The drawing for Life Governorships of the R.M.B.I., Metropolitan Chapterof Improvement, Jamaica Coffee House, Cornhifl, at 7. tickets for which were issued by Bro. W. W. Morgan jun., R. C—Oxford and Cambridge, 33 Golden-square. came off on Tuesday last at Bro. Maidwell's, the Hercules 213—Perseverance , Masonic Hall, Theatre-street, Norwich. , 243—True Love and Unity, Freemasons' Hall, Brixham, Devon Tavern , Leadenhall-street. The chair was taken by 384— St. David, Masonic Rooms, Bangor. 411—Union, Masonic Hall, Reading. Bro. Daniel, W.M. of the Prosperity Lodge, No. 65, and 960—Bute, Masonic Hall, 9 Working-street , Cardiff. the following acted as Scrutineers :—Bros. Wharman 1006—Tregullow , Masonic Rooms, St. Day, Scorricr, Cornwall, 1113—Anglesea, Bull Hotel , Llangefin . W.M. 15, Maidwell W.M. 27, Rath P.M. 534, Hollands, 1427—Percy, Masonic Hall, Maple-street, Newcastle. Aarons, J. C. Hayes, J. S. Frazcr, Forrest, Lees. There 1470—Chiltern , Town Hall, Dunstable. were sixteen prizes. Full particulars of the names of WEDNESDAY , 20th FEBRUA RY. winners and the numbers of the tickets will be found in General Committee, Grand Lodge and Lodge of Benevolence. Freemasons' Hall. another column. at o. 140—St. George, Trafalgar Tavern, Greenwich. 17-1—Sincerity, Guildhall Tavern , Gresham-street , E.C. The members of the Lodge of Prosperity, IN o. Go held 190—Oak, Freemasons' Hall, W.C. , 193—Confidence, Railway Tavern , London-street , at 7. (Instruction.) their Second Ball at the Cannon Street Hotel, on Wednes- 201—Jordan , Devonshire Arms, Devonshire-street, W., at 8. (Instruction.) the 6th inst., under the presidency of the W.M. 205—Israel, Rising Sun, Globe-road , Bethnal Green. (Inst.) Annual Supper, 7. day, Bro. 533—La Tolerance, Horse and Groom, Winsley-street, W., at 7.45. (Inst.) Chas. Daniel. The event proved a great success, there 781—Merchant Navy, Silver Tavern, Burdett-road, at 7.30. (Instruction.) 862—Whittington , Red Lion, Poppin's-court, Fleet-street, at 8. (Instruction.) being over 225 guests present. This result is due to the 1185—Lewis, King's Arms Hotel, Wood Green, at 7. (Instruction.) energy of the Stewards and th« tact displayed by the 1196—Urban , The Three Bucks, Gresham-street, at 6.30. (Instruction.) 1278—Burdett Coutts, Salmon and Ball, Bethnal Green-road, at 8.30. (Inst.) Hon. Sec. (Bro. Ferry). Bro. C. S. Pierce, the Hon. M.C., 1288—Frnsbury Park, Finsbnry Pk. Tav., Seven Sisters'-rd., at 8.0. (Instruction.) had the entire control of the Ball Room, and great satis- 1507—Metropolitan , Anderton 's Hotel, Fleet-street, E.C 1524—Duke of Connaught, Havelock, Albion-road, Dalston, at 8.0. (Instruction ) faction was expressed at the admirable manner in which 1673—Langton, London Masonic Club, 101 Queen Victoria-street, E.C. at 7. R. A. 177—Domatic, Union Tavern, Air-street, Regent-st., at 8.0. (Instruction,) he carried out his duties. Bro. Edwards charmed the R. A. 1365—Clapton, White Hart Tavern, Clapton, at 7.30. (Instruction.) company with his selection of music. Shortly after R. C—Bard of Avon, 33 Golden-square. 12 o'clock the company repaired to the supper room, where 121—Mount Sinai , Public-buildings , Penzance. 175—East Medina. Masonic Hall, John-street, Ryde, I.W. Bro. Lewis, the excellent D.C. of the Lodge, was active 199—Peace and Harmony, Royal Oak Hotel , Dover. (Instruction,) in looking after the comfort of all. The W.M. proposed 200--Old Globe, Private Rooms, Globe-street , Scarborough . 221—St. John's, Commercial Hotel, Town Hall Square, Bolton . a few appropriate toasts, which were duly acknowledged. 592—Cotteswold , King's Head Hotel, Cirencester. 683—Isca, Freemasons' Hall , Dock-street, Newport, Monmouthshire. The company then returned to the Ball Room, and resumed 969—Sun and Sector, Assembly Rooms, Workington. dancing, with much spirit, until nearly 5 o'clock, wheu all 972—St. Augustine , Masonic Hall, Canterbury. (Instruction ) 1040—Sykes, Masonic Hall, Great Driffield. departed , highly gratified with their visit, and expressing 1086—Walton , St. Lawrence Itovs' School, Kirkciale. a hope that they might be present at the next Ball. Bro. 1129-St. Chad's, Roebuck Hotel , Rochdale. 1161—Eliot , Private Rooms, St. Germains, Cornwall. Rand , the manager of the Cannon-street Hotel , exerted 1337—Anchor , Masonic Rooms, Durham House, Northallerton, himself most successfully in catering ; the refreshments 1353—Duke of Lancaster, Athcnamm, Lancaster. 1-113—Salem, Town Hall, "" .vlish, Devon. supplied being of the most richerchr description. 1511—Alexandra , Maso: i- '.ril, Hornsea. THURSDAY, 21st From the Port Elizabeth Telegnq/h, of 11th January, we FEBRUARY. learn that :— House Committee , Girls ' School, at 4. 3—Fidelity, Yorkshire Grey , London-street, Fitzroy-sq., at 7. (Instruction 1 Among the passengers from Xatal by the coasting steamer Melrose 15—Kent, Chequers, Marsh-street , Wnlthamstow, at 7.30. (Instruction 1 Freemasons v yesterday wero Messrs. Francis, Jovco and Sink, who came round to 23-Globe , ' Halt , W .C ' 27—Egyptian , Hercules Tavern , Leadenhall-street, E.G., at 7.30. (Instruction ) Port Elizabeth for the purpose of being qualified to open a Iloyal OJ — or,. Auu .- , i- reema.sons nan, vv .u. Arch Chapter at Maritzburg b. A special meeting of the Chapter of 87—Vitruvian , White Hart, College-street, Lambeth, at 8. (Instruction ) Good Will iSo. 711 was held last evening, -when they 16'J—Temperance, White Swan, High-street, Deptford. , , were drily ex,- 181—Universal , Freemasons' Hall tilted, , W.C. anil installed. They return to ^'atal by the Jlolrosc, 4.33-gaUsjijuvy, Uuioa Tavern , Air-street , Rcggut-strcct , W.-, at 8, (last,) ' 813—New Concord, Rosemary Branch Tavern, Hoxton. speeches were given. The "W.M. received his due meed of praise 1139— South Norwood, Public Hall, South Norwood. from Bro. Pinder, who enlarged upon the satisfactory way in which 1287—Great Northern, Freemasons' Hall, W.C. during hia 1349—Friars, Cheshire Cheese, Crutched Friars, E.C, at 7. (Instruction.) Bro. Wharman had conducted the business of the Lodge 1426—The Great City, Masons' Hall, Masons'-avenue, E.C at 6.30. (Instruction.) year of office, and opined that the Past Master's jewel, voted in tho 1695—New Finsbnry Park, Finsbnry Park Tavern, Holloway. Lodge, and which is to be presented at tho installation meeting, was R.A. 753—Prince Frederick William, Lord's Hotel, St. John's Wood, at 8. (Inst.) "W.M. replied that he had endea- M.M . 1521—Dnke of Connauglit, Havelock, Albion Road.Dalston, at8.30. (Inst.) seldom more richly deserved. Tho K. T.—Oxford and Cambridge, 33 Golden-square. voured to perform his duties as well as his humble abilities would 56—Howard, High-street, Arundel. permit. On the election of Master last year he had entertained con- 3SJ—Concord , Militia Officers ' Mess Rooms, Starkie-streot, Preston. siderable doubt as to whether the suffrages of the brethren would be 523—John of Gaunt, Freemasons' Hall, Halford-street, Leicester. in his favour and therefore was dilatory in acquiring a knowlodgo of 663—Wiltshire of Fidelity, Town Hall, Devizes. , 1332—Unity, Masonic Hall, Crediton, Devon. the necessary duties. But when, rather to his surprise, he was 1339—StockTrell, Half Moon, Heme Hill. unanimously chosen chief of the Lodge, he went to work with a will, 1432—Fitzalan, Wynnstay Arms, Oswestry. and although he was perfectly conscious of his shortcomings, he was 1512—Hemming, Lion Hotel, Hampton Wick. satisfac 1612—West Middlesex, Feathers Hotel, Ealing, at 7.30. (Instruction.) still very pleased if he had succeeded in giving some amount of tion. The P.M.'s and Visitors each had a few words to say, and then FRIDAY , 22nd FEBRUARY. came the toast of the evening, namely, the W.M. elect, of whose Emulation Lodge of Improvement, Freemasons' Hall, at 7. abilities the W.M. spoke in most flattering terras. Bro. Cambridge, 25—Robert Burns, Union Tavern, Air-street, W., at 8. (Instruction.) expressing his thanks, took occasion to speak of the great pleasure it 607—United Pilgrims, Surrey Masonic Hall, Camberwell, at 7.30. (instruction.) been elected to the dignified position of W.M. of 669—Fitzroy, Head Quarters, Hon. Artillery Company, City-road, E.C. afforded him in having 766—William Preston, Feathers Tavern, Up. George-st., Edgware-rd. (Inst.) such an ancient Lodge as the Kent, No. 15, and of his satisfaction in 83-1—Rnnnlatrh. Tlnll nnrt AnnVior. Kn.mTnfiTsinnit,h.rnn.rt . (Tnstmntirm.\ having arrived at the height of his Masonic ambition. He would 902—Burgoyne, Grafton Arms, Prince of Wales-road, Kentish Town. (Inst.) never forget the amount of respect with which he had been treated 933—Doric, Duke's Head, 79 Whitochapel-road, at 8. (Instruction.) 1056—Metropolitan , Portugal Hotel, 155 Fleet-street, E.C. at 7. (Instruction.) from the very time of his entering the Lodge. He must also acknow- 1227—Upton, King and Queen, Norton Folgate, E.C, at 8. (Instruction.) ledgo with gratitude the instruction bestowod upon him by Bros. 1260—Hervey, Punch's Tavern, 99 Fleet-street, E.C, at 8. (Instruction.) Gottheil and Barnes. He trusted that under his auspices the Kent 1288—Finsbnry Park Master Masons' Lodge of Inst. Finsbury Park Tavern, at 8. new members JZHB— uoyai standard, Alwyno castle, St. J'au l s-road, uanonoury, ac 8. (in.) Lodge would lose none of its prestige, and that no 1365—Clapton , White Hart, Lower Clapton , at 7.30. (Instruction.) would be admitted with whom he would not be proud to shake hands, 16-12—E. Carnarvon, Mitre Hotel, Goulborne-rd. N. Kensington, at 7.30. (Inst.) whose society he would not be glad to court—good, honest, and R. A. 79—Pythagorean Portland Hotel. London-street, Greenwich at 8. (Inst.) , , upright men, whose wives and families he would be pleased to receive 780—Royal Alfred, Star and Garter, Kmv Bridge, at 7.30. (Instruction.) o^m home. The Treasurer in his reply, referred to 1385—Gladsmuir, Red Lion Hotel. Bornet, Herts. as guests into his , the financial condition of the Lodge, which was most encouraging ; but that had not always been the case. Many times he had had to con- SATURDAY, 23rd FEBRUARY. be deemed it hia duty to 108—Percy, Jolly Farmers' Tavern, Southgate-road, N., at 8. (Instruction.) ceal from the members and visitors that 1624—Eccleston, Grosvenor Club, Ebury-square, Pimlico, at 7. (Instruction.) advance the means, so that there should be no disappointment in the Sinai Chapter of Instruction, Union, Air-street, Regent-street, at 8. supply of the usual comforts, he hopefully looking forward to the approach of more favourable times, which he was pleased to say had EDINBUR GH DISTRICT. now arrived, for the Lodge was in a flourishing condition. Bro. MONDAY—-14—St.Luke , Freemasons' Hall. Sleeman then reverted to an incident which occurred in the Lodge, pointed to the import, TUESDAY—36—St. David, Ship Hotel, East Register-street. affecting him most painfully, and in vindication „ 405—Rifle, Freemasons' Hall. ant services he had rendered during the past twelve years. These WEDNESDAY—160—Roman Eagle, Iona Hotel, 82 Nicolson-streel. remarks w.ere here interrupted by loud and most enthusiastic cheers, amidst whioh the venerable THURSDAY—48—St. Andrew, Freemasons' Hall. which lasted for some considerable time, „ R. A. 152—Perseverance, Lodge Room, 88 Constitution-street. speaker resumed his seat. Bro. Dukes spoke of the harmonious manner FRIDAY—223—Trafalgar, 54 Bernard-street, Leith. in which he and the Treasurer had always been able to work together, and Bro. Barlow, the Steward, who seems to be the pet of the Lodge, and whose name obtained the heartiest reception, assured WEST YORKSHIRE. the brethren that it would be his pleasure in the future, as it had SATURDAY . been in the past, to exert himself to secure for them every comfort and 149—Peaco, Private Rooms, Mcltham. enjoyment which it was in his power to bestow ; always, of course, with 308—Prince George, Station House, Bottoms, Eastwood. the sanction and assistance of the W.M., from whom it was hi3 duty to take his orders. The Officers next severally responded to their MONDAY. respoctive toasts, and the Tyler's charge concluded the proceedings. 302—Hope, Now Masonic Hall, Darley-strcot, Bradford. Tho intervals were enlivened by some excellent singing, in whioh 307—Prince Frederick, White Horse Hotel, Hebtlen Bridge 827—St. John, Masonic Temple, Halifax-road, Dewsbury. Bros. Green and Lipscombe especially distinguished themselves. R. A. 139—raradiso, Freemasons' Hall, Surrey-street, Sheffield. TUESDAY . Egyptian Lodge, No. 27.—The installation meeting of this old and flourishing Lodge took lace on Thursday, the 7th inst., at 4-18—St. James, ' Hall p Freemasons , St. John's-placc, Halifax. Anderton's Hotel, Fleet-street, and was numerously attended by WEDNESDAY. brethren distinguished in the Order. Bro. J. Walker W.M. opened his Lodge with Bros. C. Palmer P.M. as S.W., T. J. Maidwell J.W., H. 290—HuddcrefieM, Masonic Hall, South Parade, Huddcrsfield. , 337—Airedale, Masonic Hall, Wcstgato, Shipley. G. Buss P.M. Assist. G.S. Treasurer, C. J. B. Poole P.M. Secretary, W. 750—Friendship, Freemasons' Hall, Railway-street, Clockheaton. Eichards S.D., Coulson I.G. s P.M.'s Bros. Green, C. Atkins, Tebbis, 1019—Sincerity, Freemasons' Hall, Zetland-street, Wakefield. Harrison , Hoare, J. Coutts P.G.P., D. H. Jacobs, Lambell, C. B. 1301—Brighouso, Masonic Room, Bradford-road , Brighouso. 16-15—Colne Valley, Lewisham Hotel, Slaithwaite. Payne, &c. The minutes of the former meeting, and of the emer- gency meeting, were read and confirmed. The report of the audit THURSDAY. committee was read ; it showed a balance of £54 14s Id, and £54 7s 600—Harmony, Freemasons' Hall, Salem-street, Bradford. balance in hand for tho Benevolent Fund. Bro. T. J. Maidwell, W.M. 971—Trafalgar, Private Room, Commercial-street, Batley. elect, was then presented to the Lodge. Bros. C. Palmer P.M. and 1042—Excelsior, Masonic Hall, Great George-street , Leeds. ' chairs 1514—Thomhill, Dearn House, Lindley, Huddersfield. J. Smith P.G.P. were appointed to the Wardens , and a Board B. A. 307—Goot\ Intent, White Horse Hotel, HebdenBridge. of installed Masters was opened. Bro. Maidwell was then duly in. R. A. 337—Confidence, Private Rooms, Commercial Inn, UppermiH. stalled into the chair by the retiring W.M., Bro. J. Walker, who con. K. T. 58—Fearnley, Masonic Temple, Halifax-road, Dewsbury. ducted the ceremony perfectly and impressi vely. The W.M. having been saluted in due form appointed his Officers :—Bros. J. Walker FRIDAY. , I.P.M., Eichards S.W., Chapman J.W., H. G. Bass P.M. A.G.S. 810—Craven, Devonshire Hotel, Skipton. Treasurer, J. B. Poole P.M. Secretary, Coulton S.D., Kent J.D., Cuth. 1102—Mirfield , Assembly Rooms, Eastthorpe, Mirfield. E. A. 2-42—Magdalen, Guildhall, Doncaster. bertson I.G., D. H. Jacobs P.M. W.S., Grammer D.C., Murch A.W.S., Potter P.M. Tyler. The announcement of the names of the brethren SATUEDAY. selected for office called forth marked expressions of approval. Bro. 1462—Wharnciiffe, Rose and Crown Hotel, Penistono. J. Walker I.P.M. announced hia intention to act as Steward at the Anniversary Festival for the Boys' School. The resignation of three brethren was accepted, with regret. Bro. Maidwell showed his pro- ficiency by closing the Lodge in the several degrees. The brethren, over 100 in number, sat down to a very sumptuous banquet, which NOTICES OE MEETINGS. wa3 provided by Bros. Clemow. Grace having been said, the W.M. proposed the toast of the Queen and tho Craft. The health of the Kent Lodge, No. 15. — Met at Freemasons' Hall, Great M.W.G.M. H.E.H. the Prince of Wales was given ; also that of the Qticen-street, "W.C, on Wednesday, tho 13th instant, Bro. S. Whar- Pro G.M., the D.G.M., and the rest of the Grand Officers past and man W.M. in tho chair. J. H. Cambridge S.W., G. Ginman J.W., present. With this toast Bro. Maidwell would couple the name of James Pinder I.P.M., W. P. Dukes P.M. Sec, T. Sleeman P.M. Trea- one who was present ; ho could not find a better representative to surer, C. E. Ball S.D., W. Levy J.D., S. B. Lipscombel.G., E. Barlow respond than the Grand Secretary, who had honoured them that P.M. Steward , Beckett Tyler. A number of brethren and the fol- evening by his presence. Bro. J. Hervey said time was short ; he lowing visitors were also present—Bros. W. F. Ponlten I.G. 192, C. was not required to speak of the Grand Officers ; their scr- Poyner 141, Coleman 18G, Christian P.M. 1662, Lee P.M. Dnke of vices were always appreciated. With regard to tho Fro and Connaught, E. Gottheil P.M. 1S5. There was a passing and raising D.G.M., there was little to be said, but that they do their duty as announced in tho agenda, but as neither candidate presented himself, Iiead3 of the Order ; iu no case would they allow its dignity to bu the election of Officers for the year was at once proceeded with. infringed . 2sTow, in reference to the Lodge, they had a W.M. who This resulted in favour of Bros. J. H. Cambridge for W.M., T. had only been three years a Mason, but he is one who will sustain Sleeman Treasurer, and Beckett Tyler. An adjournment next took place the prestige of the Lodge, and will carry out every duty. He was to the Holborn Restaurant, -where an ample spread -was partaken of , very pleased to witness the admirable way in which the I.P.M. had under the superintendence of Bro. Hamp, the polite aud obliging conducted the Installation ceremony. In tho name of the Grand manager, assisted by tho fatherly solicitude of Past Master Barlow, Officers ho thanked the brethren for tho way they had received tho the Steward of the Lodge. After grace, the customary ggwplitneutary tcust, The W.M. t'ueu uvoHcsed ths toast cf tho Yisitors. It wag not necessary to say they were welcome ; they were, however, so Trewinnard, &c. All preliminaries being duly observed, Bro. Byott numerous that he could not find words to speak of their various was passed to the second degree. Bro. Pearcy worked the second Masonic qualifications. He would call on Bro. Jabez Hogg P.G.D., section of the lecture, assisted by the brethren. Lodge was advanced and Bro. Southwood W.M. of 1260, to respond. Bro. Jabez Hogg to tho third degree, and the ceremony of raising was rehearsed, tho said he felt very pleased to see the working of the W.M. He had W.M. giving tho traditional history, Uro. -Byott candidate. Lodgo visited the Egyptian Lodgo before, and had been pleased to meet was closed down to tho first degree, Bro. Symons J.W. of the Mother many of its members at the Hervey Lodge. Bro. Southwood endorsed Lodge was made a member. Bro. Stock was elected W.M. for tho all Bro. Hogg had said, one of the P.M.'s of tho Lodge was about to ensuing week. join tho Hervey Lodge. He had never listened with greater pleasure to working, and the manner the newly installed W.M. had inaugurated Era Lodge of Mark Masters , No. 176.—The election his year of office was most creditable. Bro. Walker proposed the meeting of this prosperous Lodgo was hold on Friday, 8th February, ho felt no regret in health of tho W.M. Ho did so with pleasuro, at the Bridge House Hotol, Southwark. Bro. Eev. P. M. Holden W.M. leaving the chair, for he was displaced by one who they wero all presided. The minutes of the previous Lodgo meeting were read and proud of. Bro. Maidwell was one of the most enthusiastic workers regularly confirmed. The ballot was unanimous in favour of in Freemasonry and now reaped the benefit of his industry. the candidates for advancement. Bro. William Butler 1326 being in Bro. Maidwell thanked Bro . Walker for his kind expressions. He was attendance, was regularly advanced to the ancient and honourable proud to be in the chair ; when he looked round the tables and saw degree. Several brethren were proposed for advancement. The bye- by assistance had so many kind friends, high in the Order, who, their , laws wero read. The ballots were unanimously in favour of Bro. onabled him to reach his present proud position, he assured them Thomas Horton S.W. being W.M., and for the re-election of Bro. lie would do all in his power, and hoped his efforts would sustain Henry Arthur Dubois as Treasurer. The show of hands was the prestige and promote the welfare of the Egpptian Lodgo. The in favour of Bro. W. Y. Laing P.M. being re-elected Tyler. On ' this was always a pleasing W.M. then gave the health of the P.M. s; motion made it was unanimously resolved, " That tho usual Past duty ; to-night he had an especial pleasure, that was to decorate Master's jewel be given to the W.M. for his distinguished services." Bro. Walker with the jewel which had been presented by tho Lodge. Business ended, the Lodge was closed, and adjourned to Friday, it on his breast he hoped to see him wear it for many years In placing , 13th July, to meet at six p.m. Tho usual banquet followed. There as a record of their respect. After a song, by Bro. Eudderforth which , wero present, besides those named, Bros. W. Hammond P.M. J.W., was very humourousl rendered Bro. Walker rose : Ho had not only y , F. Walters P.G.I.G. P.M. Sec, E. P. Tebb, B. Meyer, H. Meyer, to return thanks for the toast of the P.M.'s but also for himself , David Smith Asst. Sec, A. F. Loos, and many others. There were individually j he felt it a great pleasure his being a P.M. From the not any Visitors. kind manner in which tho W.M. had spoken of him, he felt he had given them satisfaction . Tho jewel they had presented him with he would wear with pride to his latest hour. If he had not don e what Percy Lodge of Instruction , No 198.—On Saturday) the tho former Masters had done, he hoped he had not failed in doing his 9th inst., at the Jolly Farmers, Southgate-road, Islington. Present duty to the Charities. He should endeavour to follow in the foot- —Bros. C. Lorkiu W.M., Bedwell S.W., Crosbie J.W., Killick Sec, steps of his predecessors. He most heartily thanked them, not only Halford Treas., Fennor S.D., Eoss J.D., F. H. Varley I. G. Visitors for their valuable gift, but also for their kind expressions. The —Bros. F. H. Varley W.M. 33, and Diechinger 1366. The Lodge W.M. then urged on the brethren the claims of the Masonic was opened and minutes confirmed ; the ceremony of passing was Charities. Their requirements were well known, and little rehearsed, Bro. Gibbs candidate. The first section of second lecture need be said by him. The Institutions had two worthy repre- was worked. The ceremony of installation was very ably rendered sentatives present, Bros. Binckes and Terry, who could do them by Bro. Moss P.M. 185, assisted'by several P.M.'s. A cordial vote of greater justice than he, with the limited amount of eloquence at his com- thanks was accorded to Bros. Moss and those who had assisted him. mand. Bro. Binckes was pleased to enrol the I.P.M. as a Steward for Bros. Varley and Diechinger were elected members, and Bro. Bedwell the Boys School j he was sure tho brethren would give him their sup- appointed W.M. for the next meeting. The annual suppor will take port. Through the liberality of a worthy member of the Craft, place at the above address on Monday the 25th inst. Bro. Erasmus Wilson, Cleopatra's Needle had been brought to this country. This interesting event ought to bo considered worthy of a Eed Letter day, and none ought to so consider it more than the United Strength Lodge , No. 228.—The installation meet, Egyptians. He would not take up their valnable time ; he had a ing of this Lodge was held at the Guildhall Tavern, last Tuesday worthy friend who was ready to respond to tho toast more fully; evening. Bros. James Hill W.M., Snare S.W., Halford J.W., Pearcy however, he would just remark that wo have large claims ; there S.D., Patmore J.D., Hickman I.G. The Lodge was opened, and the wero many young members present who do not know what our minutes were read and confirmed. Bro. Smith, a candidate for the Charities are doing ; they ought to know. Wc have 200 girls, 225 third degree, answered the questions and was entrusted. The boys, and 400 of tho aged who require support. We hope that no Lodge was opened in the third degree, and the W.M. raised Bro. exertions on our part will be wanting to mako our appeals successful. Smith, working the ceremony in an excellent manner. The W.M. Bro. Jas. Terry followed : He regretted the absence of Bro. Little, then proceeded to instal Bro. Halford, rendering this ceremony also but he had to thank tho Egyptian Lodgo for their kind and liberal in an efficient manner ; tho addresses wero impressively given by aid. As to Cleopatra's Needle, he thought it must have been " made Bro. Triggs. The W.M. Bro. Halford then invested his officers—Bros. well " or it would never have reached this country. In reply to the Hill I.P.M.. Snare S.W.. Pearcy J.W., Patmore S.D., Hickman J.D., health of tho Treasurer and Secretary, Bro. Buss G.A.S. remarked Killick I.G., James Terry W.S., Winsland Treasurer, Cramp Secre- that the Egyptian Lodgo was Vice-Patron of two of the Charities, tary, Davis Assistant Secretary. The W.M. then initiated Messrs. and he hoped they would soon bo so of the third. He was pleased Howard and Stockwell, and worked the ceremony to the satisfaction to see an old and esteemed friend installed into tho chair; ho was of all present. The brethren then repairod to the banqueting-room, sure Bro. Maidwell would do his duty. Tho Lodge prospered, and where a splended repast was provided. Upwards of one hundred was a credit to the Craft. Bro. J. B. Poole P.M. and Sec. also replied. guests sat down. Amongst the visitors, of whom there was a goodly The toast of the Officers was next honoured. The W.M. had seen their number, we noticed Bros. G. S. Lancaster P.G.W. Hants, E. Bowyer working in Lodges of Instruction , and ho hoped he was justified in P.G.D. Herts, Hart P.G.D. Kent, McCubbin P.G.D. Berks and Bucks, placing them in their respective places ; ho hoped each would Alfred Hodges P.G.D. Kent ; P.M.'s Bros. Newton 1687, Underwood eventually fill the office of W.M. Bro. Eichards S.W. thanked 860, G. F. Cook 1471, Grimwood 1224, Howell 1470, Littlewood 780, the W.M., he had been a member for eight years, and did not imagine Waters Carrick-on-Shannon, C. Corner 2 Dublin ; W.M.'s Bros. M. he should have attained his present position . However, the W.M. Best 948, W. Eandall 1470, T. Goode 1288, Garbett 1178 , and Bros. was even a younger Mason, and this would be an incentive to him to Stock 1178 , Beart 1478, Parker 369, Wilson 1366, Moore 1196, work. (Cheers.) Bros. G. B. Chaplain and Coulson also replied ; Thomson, S Eankin 475, Johnston 670, Burrows 1376, Mills the Tyler's toast was then given. The Visitors were Bros. J. Hervey 23, Tongue Polish National, Casely 625, Atkins 360, Cook 177, G.S., J. BoyclP.G.P. P.G.S., J. Smith P.G.P., T. Cubitt P.G.P., Howe Greenaway 1567, Crockett 1328, &o. After the regulation toasts A.G.P., E. P. Albert P.G.P., E. Gottheil P.M. 141, J. Hogg P.G.S.B., had been given, the W.M. proposed the health of Bro. Hill the I.P.M. H. Webb P.M. 93, Eudderforth 1,2, J. Newton P.M. 174, L. Eogers This was received with cheers. Bro. Halford informed the brethren 902, Dodd P.M. 1194, Fendlebury P.M. 1056, Southwood W.M. 1260, that he had a very pleasing duty to perform ; to present to their E. Coste P.G.D.C , Lee P.M. 975, F. Binckes P.G.S., James Terry I.P.M. a jewel from tho Lodge, and also a collar, with a silver P.M. P.G.D.C. Herts, H. Doweling 145, W. Masters 145, Middleton jewel attached, from tho members of the Lodge. Both gifts bear an 435, Hooper 435, Walker 813, Green 1524, Hayes 619, Cripps W.M. inscription testifying tho satisfaction of the brethren at tho manner 1685, Jeffrey s W.M. 902, Dance W.M. 754, Goddard 1185, Hallows Bro. Hill had discharged the duties of the chair during his year of 1662, Carlton 1677, P. Jacob3 late 145, Andrews P.M. 976, office. Bro. Hill, on rising to thank the brethren for their kindness, Taylor 1667, F. E. Vine P.M. 173, Middleton 46, Hooper 435, H. M. was much affected ; he had no idea how to express his thanks for the Levy P.M. 188, Speight W.M. 147, &c. magnificent jewel they had presented him with. He hoped to bo spared to wear it for many years, and was snro that when his wife saw it, she would bo as proud of it as ho was. Tho other customary Egyptian Lodge of Instruction, No 27.—This Lodge toasts were then given in due course, and responded to. The breth- hold its weekly meeting at Bro. Maidwcll's, Hercules Tavern , 119 ren dispersed, agreeing that they had spent a very enjoyable evening, Leadenhall-street. E.C., on Thursday last. Bros. Norden W.M., Maid- well S.W., Chapman J.W., Coulson S.D., Whollan J.D., Howell I.G., Grammer Hon. Sec, Webb Preceptor, and other brethren. The Prosperity Chapter, No, 290, Huddersfleld.—Tho ceremony of the second degree was rehearsed , Pro. Grammer candi- regular Convocation was held on Wednesday, the 6th of February, date. The first, second , and third sections of tho lecture were worked at the Masonic Hall, South Parade. The following Comps. presided :— by L'ro. Webb, assisted by tho brethren. Bro. Whellan , of No. 27, Wm. Schofield P.Z. as M.E.Z. (W. Harrop M.E.Z. being unavoidably was elected a member. Bro. Maidwell will preside next meeting, when absent), Jtio. W. Turner It., Allen Haigh J., B. Hutchinson Treasurer, he will be supported by tho Officers of the Egyptian Lodge. Corn elius Wheawill Scribe E., T. Farrar Scribe N., E. Dyson P.S. There were also present Comps. Wm. Smith P.Z., John Ehocles P.Z., Joshua Leo P.Z., and several others. Visitors Comps. Euddock P.Z. Strong Man Lodge of Instruction, Wo. 45.—At the Old and Doro M.E.Z. Chapter No. 275. The ballot was taken for Bro. Eodney's Head, 12 Old-street , Gosvvell-ro.id, on Monday the 11th Frank Wilkinson ; it proved favourable, and the ceremony of inst. Present—Bros. Pearcy W.M., Stock S.W., Hallam J.W., Fenner exaltation was conducted in a most impressive manner. The His- Sccretay, Wing S.D., Sparrow J.D., Symons I.G., Christopher Tyler ; torical Lecture was delivered by Comp. Mitchel l, the Symbolic by also Bros. Byott, Moscley, Alfoul, Powell, Isaac, Hunter, Killick, Comp, Turner IL, aud the Mystical by Comp. Lowis Brierley. Tho revision of the Eegister of Members of the Chapter was then pro- W.M., Gomm S.W., Blasby J.W., Erwin S.D., Gunner J.D., W. Goss ceeded with, and completed. The last and most important business I.G. Past Master Bro. J. Chambers Eoe Preceptor . The first cere- was the eleotion of Principals and Officers for the ensuing year ; mony was capitally rehearsed by tho W.M., Bro. Jones candidate. which resulted as follows :—Jno. W. Turner Z., Allen Haigh H., Bro. Eoe then took the chair, and rehearsed tho ceremony of passing George Sykes J., B. Hntohin3on (re-elected) Treasurer, Cornelius Bro. Neville Parker candidate. Bro. Blasby, in consequence of his Wheawill (re-elected) Scribe E., Lewis Brierley Scribe N., Mitchell heavy private dnties, resigned the Secretaryship of the Lodgo of P.S., Smith P.Z. Janitor. Tho Chapter was then closed, and the Instruction , much to the regret of the members, who appointed Bro. members and visiting Comps retired to the banquet hall to enjoy a Gunner in his stead. A well deserved vote of thanks was passed to social evening, when tho usual toasts were proposed and heartily Bro. Costelow, this being tho first time of his filling the chair. responded to. Tho next meeting of tho Chapter will be on November 27th. Dalhousie Lodge of Instruction , No. 860.—Held its Northern Counties Lodg e, No. 406.—At the regular weekly mooting on Tuesday, tho 12th instant, at Bro. Smyth's, meeting of this Lodge, held on Wednesday, the 6th instant, at Sisters' Tavern, Pownall-road, Dalston. Bros. Lovelock W.M., the Masonic Hall, Maple-street, Newcastle-on-Tyne, there were M. Christian S.W., Wardell J.W., Brasted S.D., Slater J.D., present BIM-\ T. Halliday W.M. in the chair, W. Munday I.P.M., J. Lorkin I.G., Dallas Sec, Smyth Treas., P.M. Wallington Pre. E. Knox P.M. as S.W., E. L. Armstrong J.W., J. Pago Sec, E. G. ceptor ; Bros. Allen, Finch, Collins, &c The Lodgo opened , and Salmon S.D., G. W. Lax J.D., S. M. Hams I.G., G. Dumford Steward, minntes of last meeting wero read and confirmed. Bro. Bonner G. S. Sims Tyler ; Past Masters J. Cook and W. S. Hughes. Tho answered the necessary questions, and the ceremony of passing was Lodge was duly opened and the minutes of the last meeting con - rehearsed. The Lodge was opened in tho third degree, and regularly firmed. The ballot was taken for three gentlemen, it proved closed down to the first. Bro. Allen worked tho second, third and favourable in each case, and one being in attendance, ho was initiated fourth sections of tho lecture, assisted by the brethren. Bro. Christian into our Order by the W.M., in a very impressive manner. There was elected W.M. for the ensuing week. The Preceptor will work tho being no other business, tho Lodgo was closed and the brethren Installation Ceremony next Tuesday evening. adjourned to refreshment, the usual Loyal and Masonic toasts meeting with cordial responsos. There being a very large attendance, some very good harmony was given, which contributed to the Eanelagh Lodge , No. 884.—Held its regular mooting on evening's enjoyment. Amongst the Visitors were Bros. J. Cook P.M. Tuesday, tho 12th inst., at the Bell and Anchor, Kensington-road, P.P.G.S.W. 481, J. Ponder W.M. 1119 , J. Horner I.G. 1119 , E. Whit- Hammersmith. Present—Bros. Fiiher W.M., Baker S.W., Watson field P.M. 48, P. J. Jackson W.M. oleot 424, B. P. Ord S.W. 1427, J.W., Middleton S.D., Shaw J.D., Warner I.G., Bayett D.C., Wobb Gibson 424, &o. Steward, Thompson Treasurer, Worthington Sec, Oliver Org., Church Tyler. There wero also present Bro3 Knowles P.M., Slack, C. Barker, Chapter De Sussex, No. 406 — Tho regular Convo- A. C. Alais P.M., Millis, Thompson ; and Visitors Bros. H. Kyezor cation of this Chapter took place on tho 8th instant, at the S20, Davey S.W. 30, A. Draper P.M. 1305, G. W. Lay 569, Ward 382, Masonio Hall, Maple-street, Newcastle-on-Tyne. Comp. W. Cock- Eead P.M. 511, dimming W.M. Polish National 534, Crispin, Eeid, burn M.E.Z. in the chair, supported by Comps. J. Eisdale Palmer, &o. Bros. Sir Charles Wentworth Dilke, Bart., Williams and P.Z. H., W. S. Hughes J., G. Hothom P.Z. Treasurer, T. J. Cox wero raised to the sublime degree, with great and solemn Armstrong E., E. L. Armstrong N., Dr. Luke Armstrong P.S., dignity, by tho W.M. Bros. Hayward, Abrahams and Glover then G. Cockbnrn A.S., G. W. Lox, E. L. Salmon, S. M. Harris, Bell 24, passed the second degree, having previously answered the necessary J. Cork P.S. 481, &c. The Chapter being opened, and all formalities questions. Messrs. F. W. Lorenz, W. Iredale and P. Barton havinc gone through, Bro. Ogelvey was exalted to tho sublime degree by been ballotod for, received Masonic Light. The election of tho W.M. the M.E.Z. The Chapter then proceeded to tho election of Officers for was then proceeded with, when Bro. Baker was duly elected to fill the ensuing year, which resulted as follows :—Comps. J. Eisdale P.Z. that important office. Ho expressed himself grateful for tho Z., W. S. Hughes H., T. J. Armstrong J., E. L. Armstrong E., Dr. high honour conferred upon him. The jewel of P.M. was then Luke Armstrong N., G. Cockbnrn. P.S. Tho Chapter was then closed, unanimously voted to Bro. Fisher for the great services he had and the Companions adjourned to refreshment. rendered the Lodge during his term of office. The W.M. thanked the brethren for the mark of respect they desired to confer upon him, humourously remarking that he should reserve his greatest Borough Lodge , No. 424.—The installation of Bro. P. J. thanks for the moment when he should be decorated. Several gentle- Jackson , as Master of this Lodge, will take place at the Town Hall, men were proposed for initiation. Lodge was then closed, and the Gateshead-on.Tyne, on Monday, the 18th inst. The banquet will brethren adjourned to the dining room. Upon the removal be held at the Half Moon Hotel. It is expected there will be a large of the cloth tho W.M. gave tho usual toasts in duo form, to which attendance of brethren from both Provinces. the brethren heartily responded. The I.P.M. gavo tho health of the W.M., and congratulated tho members on tho services which ho had rendered , and also upon their selection of his successor. Tho Eane- Eoyal Lodge, No. 643.—The largest gathering of Masonic lagh had now reaohed its eighteenth year, and was displaying groat brethren that was ever witnessed since tho opening of tho Lodge in vitality ; so much, indoed, did it evince its power, that tho brothren 1855 took place on Tuesday night, at Bro. J. Welborn's, Foord's Hotel, were about to raise tho entrance feo to 10 guineas. The toast of Filey, twenty-eight past masters from various Lodges being present. tho Initiatos having been given and responded to, that of tho The interesting ceremony commenced at 4 p.m., when the W.M. Visitors followed, and with this was coupled the names of Bros. elect was installed by Bro. W. John Pearson Boll Dep. Prov. G.M. for Kyezor, Cumming and Lay. Bro. Cumming, in thanking the members N. and E. Yorkshire. Bros. W. Bndd was invested with the honours for their kindness, said ho almost felt as one of themselves ; he waa of I.P.M., Winfindale S.W., J. Varley J.W., Eev. E. M. Taylor so often amongst them. Bro. Kyezor felt it incumbent upon him Chaplain, W. G. Long P.M. P.P.G.S.B. Treasurer, W. Fisher P.M. Hon . to express his delight at the almost perfect working of tho W.M. and Sec, W. Watts S.D., V. Fowler J.D. C. D. Scrivener P.M. M. of C, his officers , and felt assured that so long as they worked har- F. M. Herring P.P.G.S.D. 236 Org., E. Dobson P.M. Steward, E. B. moniously together, that tho Eanelagh would flourish , even to the Simpson P.M. Steward, J. Welbord I.G., and W. Jefferson Tyler ; end of time. Tho proceedings were very much enlivened by tho after which the Lodge closed . At six o'clock, in conseqnenco of thero admirable singing of Bros. Hayward, Palmer and Hillinghaus. These not being any room in the hotel large enough to accommodate the brethren acccompanied themselves on the piano. The brethren brethren, they adjorned to tho Spa Saloon, where a sumptnons separated in harmony, peace and brotherly love. banquet was held, of which upwards of sixty partook. Tho W.M presided. Various toasts were proposed and cordially received. At' ten o'clock the brothren from Hull, Beverley, Driffield , Bridlington and Scarborough retired, a3 special trains were waiting to convey Era Lodge , No. 1423 f —On 9th Feb. at the Island Hotel, Hamp- them to their various destinations. ton Court, the first meeting of the year was held. In consequence cf tho temporary absence of the W.M., Bro. Thiellay P.P.G.S.B. Mid- dlesex P.M. 145, the Lodge was opened by Bro. J. T. Moss P.P.G.E. Middlesex P.M. Tho minutes of the Panmure Chapter, No. 720.—A regular meeting of this previous mooting wero read and Chapter was hold at the Horns' Tavern, Kennington, on Monday, the unanimously confirmed. Bro. E. H. Thiellay having now arrived, he took the chair, 11th inst., and was well attended. Chapter was opened by the Tho report of the Audit Committee was read. It M.E.Z. Comp. Bridges, and the Present and Past Principals, and all showed that after giving the usual thirty guineas to the Officers were in their places. Bro. F. J. Burton, of the Panmure Charities, and paying for the jewel for the P.M., that a Lodge 720, was exalted into the supremo dogroe, with full ceremony, goodly sum was in tho hands of the Treasurer. This Lodge and the addresses from tho chairs were ably delivered. The election particularly prides itself in giving a strong support to the of Officers for the ensuing year then took place, with the following Masonic Charities, and sots a good example to the Province of result, viz. : Ex-Comps. George Waterall M.E.Z., Mark S. Larlham Middlesex. Tho all-important ceremony of Installation was worked H., Thomas Poore J., James Stevens P.Z. Scribe E. (tenth re-eloction), in an admirable manner by Bro. J. W. Baldwin P.G.P, Middlesex E. N. Field Scribe N., A. C. Burrell P.S., the Eev. W. B. Church P.M., who received a vote of thanks for his services. He installed Bro. Treas., T. Meggy D.C., and J. Gilbert Jan. A cordial vote of thanks T. J. Sabine P.P.G.S.B. Middlesex P.M. 73 P.M. 1540 as W.M., who appointed as his officers Bros. E. W. Devereux S.W., for past services was recorded in favour of E. Comp. H. C.Levander on S. Wolff J.W., . H. A. Dubois P.P.G.D. Middlesex P.M. Treasurer his resignation of tho Office of Treas. In addition to the above-named, , F. Walters P.P.G.D. thero were present E. Comp. H. Smith P.Z., Poynter, F. W. Levandor, Middlesex P.M. Secretary (re-invested sixth time), A. F. Loos S.D., J. Johnson J.D..B. Wri ht I.G., T. Preston, E. Mitchell, &c, and Visitors, E. Comp. T. Perry P.Z. 328, g J. Faulkner D.C., J. H. Pearson W.S., and P. Prov. Grand Standard Bearer Devon, and Comp. W. J. Mor- J. B. Eyley A.S., D. D. Wcinhauscn Organist, G. S. Elliott Chaplain, phew. After disposing of some routine business, the Chapter was J. Gilbert P.G.Tyler Middlesex Tyler (re-invested sixth time) . Notices closed, and the Companions dined together and enjoyed the of motion to alter bye-laws, also to vote tho usual thirty guineas to tho Charities customary good fellowship so regularly displayed at each recurring , wero given. A P.M.'s jewel was given to Bro. E. H. Thiellay meeting. by tho W.M. on behalf of the members of tho Lodge. Tho Lod^o was closed and adjourned till Saturday, 13th April. 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