CONTENTS. and keep before us. We ought to be much obliged to Bros. R IACH and H AW- LEADERS ; 5°i Royal Masonic Institution for Boys -{07 KINS who have so patiently placed side by side the alterations made and the The Revised Constitntions J02 Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , 507 Laving the Foundation Stone of St. Agnes' R EPORTS OF M ASONIC M EETINGS — amendments approved of. There can be no doubt, we think, that the revision Church , Moseley Jo*; Craft Masonry i(oS has been very carefully and thoughtfull y completed, and constitutes a great CORRESPONDENC E— Instruction 513 Bro. W. I. Hughan S06 Royal Arch 512 improvement on the preceding form. The grouping of similar matters, and The Late Fire at Freemasons' Hall Jo6 Mark Masonry 512 Rebuilding the Temple Jo; Ancient and Accepted Rite 513 the better collocation of specific enactments, will be a great boon and help A Historv of Freemasonry in Wiltshire... 507 Kni ghts of Malta , , 513 to all who have to study the Book of Constitutions, The Knights Templar Degree 507 Cryptic Masonry 513 either as Worshipful The " Antient and Primitive Rite ' So- Obituary 513 Masters, or on questions of reference and privilege and the like. We think, called Soj Australia 513 A. Little Mistake Soj The Theatres 513 therefore, we all owe to the Board of General Purposes and its Chairman, Reviews S°7 Masonic and General Tidings 514 and especially to the Sub-Committee charged with the primary redrafting, Notes and Queries 5°7 Lodge Meetings for Next Week...Page 3 Cover. our grateful thanks for the pains and attention bestowed, for the wise BEFORE we again greet our readers the elections for the Girls' and Boys' amendments introduced, and the salutary alterations acquiesced in. Wo Schools will be over. We still hear unprecedented accounts of high polling are also glad to note that there has been evidently no straining after undue likely to occur in both elections, and when our next issue appears we shall "immobility " on the one hand, or " change for change's sake " on tho be able to announce how far such prognostications and prophecies have been other. The moderation and yet comprehensiveness of many of the verbal fulfilled and made good. We are inclined to think that, as often happens, and sectional amendments are equally to be commended and acknowledged . there is a little exaggeration in the matter; but time and the poll will prove We trust that the same spirit will be evinced by Grand Lodge in December all things, and make all things clear and certain. next, and that we shall not have again occasion to allude to any, even the **# slightest apparent unwillingness, to hear any speaker dispassionatel y. No doubt some speakers are tedious in the extreme, and long winded tin a THERE is a proposal at the Quarterly Court of the Girls School, to make compulsory retirement obligatory on a certain proportion of the Girls' School mournful degree ; but as we all have equally to bear the infliction , Masonic House Committee annually. Abstractedly there is a good deal to be said in courtesy and Masonic forbearance must induce us to restrain our impatience, favour of the theory ; in practice, nothing. In clubs it is done, but even in and calmly endure the suffering. There are some good brethren who never know when to leave off j and some who think that all are equall clubs the law is not uniform, as experience shows us that the effect of the y interested with themselves in a lugubrious marshalling of rule is for the most part to take off the very members whose absence most is grievances, a persistent recommendation of " fads. The Book of Constitutions is a missed, and to put on those who are valueless as Committeemen, because code of Masonic law equally valuable and important for us all alike they have the " routine " work to learn. We know of several instances where , and which, as the best men go off year by year, and members are put on who never learn far as we know and have read or seen, has not its equal in Masonic form , their work, until the rule once so common is now practically condemned by good sense, and lucid enactment. It therefore demands ready assistance all who have had much experience in Committee work. In the Girls' School from us all in perfecting its provisions and handing over to another genera- there are grave objections to Bro. TATTERSHALL 'S motion , which appears tion what has been of such untenable value and importance for our fathers leted it will dererve to be the reflex and outcome of certain personal struggles, in and ourselves. When comp , as it will receive, the affec- which a large majority of the subscribers deliberately decided adversely to tionate adhesion of all English Freemasons who have tested its value and his views. In our humble opinion he had better "let well alone." If have progressed in safety, peace and prosperity under its elaborate pro. the House Committee either forfeits the confidence of the subscribers, or visions and its sagacious directions. # # any members of it are proved to be unattentive, negligent, or useless, a W ITH respect to Bro. W HITEHEAD'S letter in our last, Bro. GEORGE change can be carefully and deliberately made at the annual period of KENNING has consented to act as Treasurerof the fund proposed to be raised election. But compulsorily to retire a certain proportion , whether by ballot in recognition of Bro. H UGHAN 'S literary services. We have much pleasure or seniority annually, is certain to impair the efficiency of the House Com- in calling attention specially to the fact. We await fuller information and a mittee, to interfere with its unity and regularity of action, and import an more detailed proposition fro m Bro. W HYTEHEAD and all who are element of discussion and agitation , cabal and clique, year by year into its in- terested in this well-deserved testimonial to our able and amiable brother. proceedings, which may be productive of the worst possible consequences to We direct attention to the corespondence elsewhere on the subject, which the well ordered progress and prosperity of our Girls' School. We hardly , our readers will note, warmly endorses Bro. W HYTEHEAD 'S suggestion. think that the Quarterly Court will agree to the change involved. «* * * * * Is anything being done about the Junior Boys' School? The authorities W E have heard a good deal against the "double votes," but we are have received far more than £8000, whether asa "maximum" or a "minimum." quite clear that they are perfectly permissible and even beneficial. There Would it not be well as some return for anxious efforts and.kindly contribu- is one point, no doubt, which requires consideration. Will the future tions to try and make the benefits of the scheme available for many poor support of the Institution which adopts them in any way be affected ? boys at an early a date as possible? What is to prevent the authorities We are inclined to think that not much fear after all need be appre- from taking a house until the building is ready, and striving in April to confer hended on this head. If it may seem " a priori " all but impossible a great boon on the subscribers, and afford a wondrous help to many candi- to keep up our normal subscri ptions at their present abnormal dates by clearing off very nearly the " dead weight " of disappointed height to our Charities, yet after all a good deal of " margin " may fairly be claimants who have come up several times in vain, and if things go on as they claimed for the expansion and growth of our Fraternity. True equally it is are, will have little or no chance of success ? We shall recur to the subject, **. to assert, that there is a large portion of " untitled soil in our Brotherhood , # ** from which the Secretaries of our Institutions may yet reap a goodly harvest. S OME of our student readers may recall to mind that Governor POWNALL, A large portion of our lodges, chapters, and brethren have not yet done any- whohad a correspondence with H ORACE WALPOLE concerningthe Freemasons thing for the Charities, and we do not ourselves feel at all sure, that the true about 90 years ago, had some searches made in the Vatican, with the level of our yearly returns, large as they may seem to be, has yet been Papal permission, to find if any " Bulls" existed " incorporating the Masons." reached. So great has been the success of the movement financially for the None such were found, and such were averred not to exist, Quite recently, a Boys' School, that we venture to think, if the cause should justif y the expe- Jesuit Father, STEVENSON we think his name is, has it seems, at the request dient, that the Secretaries of the other two Charities may well take a " leaf of the English Government it is alleged, been entrusted with the overhauling out of Bro. BINCKES'S book." If , as rumour sometimes whispers, our pro- of the Vatican Archives for historical purposes. He said at Edinburgh perties at Croydon and Wandsworh may some day be required by irresistible it seems in a lecture, as we understand, that he found the Archives in railway companies, surely it will be a very reasonable course to pursue to great confusion , some in boxes, and some loose on the floor. They were obtain from a generous Craft the needed funds on similar terms. We con- princi pally Papal Bulls. He ascribes the confusion existing to the French gratulate Bro. B INCKES on the success of his experiment, and trust that it when they left Rome in Pius THF. SEVENTH 'S time, and whether this be true m**y tend to the wise extension of the inestimable benefits of the Boys' or not, it is quite clear that the " BuIIarium ," great as it is, cannot be School. depended upon as containing all the Bulls of the Popes. In our opinion , if *** any such document as a Papal incorporation of the Freemasons exists, it THE opportune publication in the Freemason of the Book of Constitutions will be a permission to constiute a fraternity for a specific purpose. But as *t is now amended previously to confirmation at next Grand Lodge, D UGDALE 'S authority may yet be found for the assertion, for he is the real su£gests several thoughts and considerations which we may do well to realize father of it. and not W REN 'S " Parentalia." THE REVISED CONSTITUTIONS. guineas, exclusive of the registering fee, inclusive of the registration and certificate nor shall a lodge on any pretence remit or fees, and no lod ge shall remit or defer the defer the payment of any part of this payment of any part of this sum. This is P OINTS OF D IFFERENCE BETWEEN THE O LD B OOK OF CONSTITUTIONS AND sum. The member who proposes a candi- not to extend to the making of serving THE R EVISED B OOK AS AMENDED HY THE G RAND LODGE . date must be responsible to the lod ge for brethren , who may be initiated by the all thc fees payable on account of the lodge which they are to serve, or for thc (Continued from page 490). initiation. This* is not to extend to thc service of the grand lodge, provided that Page 79, § 9.—1 he wardens and officers 140.—Should the master be dissatisfied making of serving brethren , who may be no fee be taken, and that a dispensation of a lodge cannot be removed, unless for a with thc conduct of any of the officers , he initiated by the lodge which they are to from the grand master or provincial or cause which appears to the lod ge to hc may lay the cause of complaint before the serve, provided that no fee or reward district grand master be first obtained, sufficient ; but the master, if he be dis- lod ge at a regular meeting, seven days' he taken, and that a dispensation from the whicii shall be specified in the return made satisfied with the conduct of any of his notice thereof in wriiiug having been grand master or provincial grand master to the grand secretary, when the serving officers, may lay the cause of comp laint previously sent lo the brother complained be first obtained , which shall be specified brother shall be reg istered free of ex- before the lodge; and if it shall appear to of; ami if it shall appear to the majority of in the return made to the grand secretary : pense, but must pay for his grand lodge thc majorit y of the brethren present that the brethren present that the complaint be but a brother so initiated cannot he a certificate. A brother so initiated cannot the complaint be well founded , he shall well founded , the master shall have power member of Hie lodge in which he was be a member of the lodge in which he was have power to displace such ollicer,- and to displace such officer, ancl to appoint initialed. initiated , unless he be afterwards duly appoint another. another. If a vacancy shall occur in any proposed and elected as in the case of otjiee oilier than that of treasurer or tylcr, a joining member, upon which event he the master shall appoint a brother to serve shall pay the same fees as an initiate, such office for the remain der of the year ; and on so doing he will be entitled to and if the vacancy be in the ofiice of the all the privileges and benefits of the era ft. treasurer or tylcr, the lodge shall , after Page SS, part of § 1.—Notice of the 157.—Notice of the times and places of due notice in the summons, elect a succes- times and places of meeting of lodges of meeting of lod ges of instruction , within the sor for the remainder of the year. instruction , within the London district , London district, shall be submitted for Page 80, § —No brother shall presume 202.—No brother shall print or publish , shall be given to the grand secretary. approval to the grand secretary, and in 3. th,? to print or publish, or cause to be printed or cause to be printed or published, the provinces aud. districts to provincial fraud and published, the proceedings of any lodge, proceedings of any lodge, or any part and district secretaries reshectivelv. —Contains a similar new provision. or any part thereof, or the names of the thereof , without the consent of the grand 158. persons jiresent at such lodge, without the master or provincial or, district grand V ISITORS. 14S. —No visitor shall be admitted into a consent of the grand master, or provincial master, or print or publish, or cause Page 89, § 1.—No visitor shall be ad- lodge unless he be personally known to, or grand master, under bain of being sus- to be printed or published any- mitted into a lodge unless he be personally well vouched for after due examination hy pended or expelled from the order. 1 his thing which by the laws and regula- known , recommended, or well vouched for, one of the brethren present, or until he law is not to extend to the writing, printing, tions of masonry is improper to be pub- after due examination by one of the pre- has produced the certificate of the gran d or publishing of any notice or summons, lished. Nor shall any brother publish or sent brethren ; and during his continuance lodge to which he claims to belong, and issued to the members of a lodge, by the circulate any document relating to any in the lodge he must be subject to the by- has given satisfactory proof that lie is the authority of the master, or the proceedings case of masonic complaint before the regu- laws of the lodge. The master of the brother named in the certificate, or other of any festival or public meeting at whicii la rly constituted authorities , until after lodge is bound to enforce these regula- proper vouchers of his having been initi- persons not masons are permitted to be final ad indication thereon , and then only tions. ated in a regular lodge. Kvery visitor present. if the same be proper lo be published during his presence in the lodge is subject according to thc laws of masonry. This to its by-laws. law does not extend to furnishing printed Page Sg, § 2.—It is within the power of 149 .—It is within the power of the master copies of documents for the use of any the master, wardens, and brethren ot every of every private lodge to refuse admission board or committee investigating such private lodge to refuse admission to any to any visitor whose presence hc has case of masonic complaint , provided the visitor of known bad character. reason to believe will disturb thc harmony same are sent through thc grand secre- of the lodge, or to any visitor of known tary, provincial or district grand secre- bad character. tary, or the secretary of such board or Page $9, § 3.—A brother, who is not a 150.—No brother who has ceased to be committee respectively, nor to the writing, subscribing member to a lodge, shall not a subscribing member of a lodge shall be printing, or publishing of any notice or be permitted to visit any lodge in the town permitted to visit anyone lodge more than summons issued to the members of a lodge or place where he resides more than once once until he again become a subscribing by the authority of the master, nor to the during his secession from the craft. member of some lodge. proceedings of any festival or public meet- Page ijo, part of § 1.—Each lodge, there- 171,—Every lodge when it makes the ing at which persons not masons are per- fore, when it makes a return of the masons return of its contributing members, and of mitted to be present. whom it has initiated, or admitted to join the brethren whom it has initiated or ad- shall make a remittance for the Page Si , § —If any member shall be 2oij. -—If any member shall be excluded from lodges under other constitutions, mitted, 5. shall joining fees, fees for cer- excluded from his lodge, or shall withdraw from his lod ge, or shall withdraw himself , in addition to the register fees, make registration fees, y contributions fiom himself from it without having complied from it, without having complied with its a remittance for the certificates, which may tificates, and quarterl , each of its contributing members to the with its by-laws, or with the general regu- by-laws or with the general regulations of either be taken out of the initiation or lations ol the craft, hc shall not be eligibl e the craft, he sh all not be eligible to join joining fee, or charged separatel y to thc Fund of Benevolence [307, 30S]. -. . «,..„. .uw v. „....,...... U^V. S,.,„.. ...l.V. brothers f or whom the certificates arc to any other lodge, until that lodge shall anyj other lod^ge until that lod*>e shall have have been madeacquaintcd with his former been made acquainted with his former obtained , at the discretion of the lodge. ¦ Page , § —No lodge shall grant a 200.—No lod shall grant a private neglect, so that the brethren may be ena- neglect, so that the brethren may be ena- 91 7. ge bled to exercise their discretion as to his bled to exercise their discretion as to his private lodge certificate to a brother, ex- lodge certificate to a brother, except the cept for the purpose of enabling him to certificate mentioned in Rule 210 or a cer- admission. admission, and any lodge failing to make , due inquiry shall be liable to pay thc obtain a grand lodge certificate (in whicii tificate of all dues having been paid to a rrears (if any) owing by such brother to case it shall be specially addressed to the enable him to join* another lodge, for thc lodge from which he has been excluded . grand secretary) ; and except all such neither of which certificates shall any certificates as may be required by the laws Page S2.—Great discredit and injury 1S0.—Great discredit and injury liaving charge be made. of the grand lodge (see art. 5, p. Si, and having been brought upon our antient and being*- w '"*, broug*-•*"• .*¦,,.ht „,.upon".. our„„. antientu,„.,b,,. and.....j hon-,,yj,.~ art. 1, p. or called for b honourable fraternity from admitting mem- ourable fraternity from admitting members S3), y any of its boards or committees. No lodge shall bers and receiving candidates, without due and receiving candidates, withoutduc notice , under any pretence make a charge for a iven or inquiry made into being given , or inquiry made into their , notice being g , certificate. their characters and qualifications; anil characters, and qualifications; and from —Any from passing and raising masons without passing and raising masons without due Page 92. lodge may be removed 1C4.—Unless otherwise specified in the from one house to another within the same warrant any lodge may be removed from due instruction in the respective degrees, it instruction in the respective degrees, it is , , town or place at the discretion of its is declared that a violation or neglect of declared to be speciall y incumbent on all , one house to another provided the follow- members ; but in order to prevent disputes, lied with. any of the following laws shall subject the members of lodges to see that particular , ing regulations he strictly comp and to ascertain how this power is to be lodge offending to erasure, and no emer- attention be paid to these several points. If at any regular meeting a notice ol exercised the following regulations must motion for the removal of the lodge be gency can be allowed as a justification. A , be strictly complied with. § 1. No lodge than seven dispensation cannot be granted except in given and signed by not f ewer shall be removed without the master s cases specially provided for. ' subscribing members the master shall —No brother shall be ad- iSG.—Nobrothershal l be admitted ajoin- knowledge, nor shall any motion for re- summon a special meeting of the lodge for Page S3, § 1. removal be made in his absence ; but if ques- mitted a member of a lodge without a regu- ing member of a lodge without being pro- considering and finall y deciding the posed and seconded in open lodge at a the motionberegularly madeandseconded , tion ; such meeting to be at least one week lar proposition in open lodge, nor until his The and lace of abod e as regular meeting, after which his name the master shall order summonses to be after the issuing of thc summons. name, occupation , p , , two- well as the name ind number of thc lodge profession or occupation , and place of sent to every member, specifying the busi- proposition shall not be carried unless ness and appointing a day for hearing and thirds of thc members voting shall agree of which he is or vas last a member, or in abode, as well as the name and number of deciding the question j such day to be at to the removal. If the master should fail which he was initi ited, shall have been sent the lodge of which he is or was last a least one week after the issuing of the or refuse to issue the summons that duty fo all the membe ; in the summons for the member or in which he was initiated, shall summonses. The majority present shall shall devolve on the senior warden, or next regular lodge meeting; at which meet- be sent to all the members in the summons determine the question, provided the failing him the junior warden. ing the brother's grand lodge certificate, for the next regular lod ge meeting; at and also the certificate of his former lodge which meeting the brother's grand lodge master be one of that majority ; but if he be against removing, the lodge shall nut be are to be produced, and the decision of the certificate, and also thc clearance certifi- removed unless the majority consists of brethren ascertained by ballot. When a cate from his present or former lodge , two-thirds of the members present. It lodge has ceased to meet, any former mem- (mentioned in Rule 210) must be produced , the master should refuse to issue the .sum- ber thereof shall be eli gibl e to be proposed and the decision of the brethren ascertained member of another lod b ballot. Every such joining member if monses, either of the wardens may do so, End admitted a ge, y , and if the master neglect to attend the on producing a certificate from the grand a past master, sha ll have thc rank and , senior or junior warden may preside in secretary, stating the fact, and specif ying posit inn of a past master of the lodge, ranking next after the then junior -past determining the question. whether the brother has been registered at its master nnd the worshipfnl master of such Page 93, % 2.—If the meeting of a lodge 1C5 .—If the meeting 01 a lodge and his quarterage duly paid. circumstance, lodge, providing he has not ceased snb- at its usual place should, by any circum- regular place should, by any scrihim ' f n ti lodste f or twelve -months. stance, be rendered impracticable or im- be rendered impracticable or improper, proper, the master may appoint any other III '' When a lodge has ceased to meet, any the master shall f orthwith apply to former member thereof shall be eligible to place for a meeting, to consult his brethren grand master or provincial or district be proposed and admitted a member of on the occasion, and whether a permanent grand master for a dispensation to hob' removal may be expedient. another lodge, on producing a certificate a temporary meeting, or meetings, at a from the grand secretary, stating the fact, specified place, and there, if so authori- and specifying whethertbe brother has been sedsea byoy thevnc termslerms ofoj theme aispensui-io^dispensation, —to registered and his quarterage duly paid. carry on the general business of the —No person shall be made 1 S1.—-No person shall be made a mason Page S3, § 2. lod$ e or to determine in the manner of a mason without a regular proposition at without having been proposed and seconded voting above prescribed whether the one lodge, and a ballot at the next regular at one regular lodge, and balloted for at , lodge shall be permanently removed. lod ge; which shall not take place unless the next regular lod ge ; which ballot shall rule, Page § 2.—If any brother shall attend 203.—Covers all that is in this his name, addition or profession , and jilace not take place unless his name, age, pro- 94, case shall have been sent to aU the fession or occupation , and place of abode , as a mason , clothed in any of the jewels or except the penalty ; this is also the of abode, paf, members in the summons. with the names of his proposer and badges of the craft, at any funeral or pub- wilh regard to rules 3 on slip, and 2, "* seconder have been sent in the summons lic procession , without the permission of 04, in the old book, as to tylers. to all the members of the lodge. the grand master, or provincial grand 1S7 (part).—By-laws may also enact master, he shall be rendered incapable that a prescribed period shall elapse be- of ever being an officer of a lodge, New regulation. fore any rejected candidate can be again and excluded thc benefit of the general proposed in that lodge. charity. And if a lodge shall so offend, it Page S6, part of § 9.—No person shall iyo (part of). — No person shall be shall stand suspended until the grand be made a mason for less than three made a mason for less than five guineas, lodge shall determine thereon. APPEALS. Page 123, last sentence of third clause.— 302. — Provincial or district grand Pages 95, 9(1 (part of).—At the hearing of Provincial grand stewards, during their Omitted. stewards during their periods of office the appeal no fresh evidence shall be period of office only, wear collars of wear collars of crimson ribbon two and a adduced by either party. crimson ribbon two and a half inches broad. half inches broad. Past provincial or F UND OK BENEVOLENCE. 221.—The distribution and application of district graud. stewards , so long as they Page 9G, § 3.— I he distribution and appli- this fund shall take place on the last eon Uu ue to subscr ibe to some lodge, wear cation of this fund shall take place on the VVednesday but one of every month , by a collars of crimson ribbon, two and a half last VVednesday but one of every month, by board of benevolence, which shall consist inches broad , with, a silver cord in thc a lodge of benevolence, which shall consist of a president, to be appointed by the centre. of a president or*master, to be appointed grand master, and two vice-presidents , to be Co5-sriTin*i*s;r, n nnvt LODGE . 116.—Every application for a warrant to by the grand master, Sic, Sic elected at the grand lodge iu December, Page 12C.—Every app lication for a hold a new lod ge must be by petition to Sic, Sic warrant to hol d a new lod ge must be by the grand master, signed by at least seven Page gS, part of § 3.—No member shall 230.—No member shall at any time vote petition to the grand master, signed by at master masons regularly registered under at any time vote upon the petition of any upon the petition of any person for whom least seven regularly registered masons; the constitution of the grand lodge of person , for whom he may have been can- he may have been canvassed, or to whom and the lodges to whicii they belong, or England, and specif ying the lodges to , vassed or to whom he is related, or who is he is related, nor upon the petition of a formerly belonged, must be specified. The which they belong, or formerly belonged. a member of thc lodge to which he himself brother or widow of a brother who is or petition must be recommended by the I he petition must be recommended by the belongs ; though such member may be was a member of a lod ge to whicii he him- officers of a regular lodge, and be trans- master and wardens of a regular lod ge, heard ,on the merits of the petition, and self belongs. Such member may be heard mitted to the granil secretary, unless there and be transmitted to thc grand secretary ; must then withdraw. on the merits of the petition , but must then be a provincial grand master of the district aud in the case of any petitioner who is withdraw. or province in whicii the lod ge is proposed not. a. present subscr ibing member of a Page 99, § 5.—No mason registered The words " have been registered in the to be holden, in which case it is lirst to be lodge, his clearance certificate from, his under the constitution of the grand lodge books of the grand lodge " being omitted sent to him, or to bis deputy, who is to last lodge must also be transmitted to the of England shall receive the benefit of this in Rule 231, the necessity of .registration is forward it, with his recommendation or grand secretary. If the lodge is proposed fund unless he have paid the full considera- not made clear. opinion thereon for the grand master. to be holden in a province or district, the tion fee, have been registered in the books petition and certificates are to be forwarded of the grand lodge, &c, &c. in the first instance to the provincial or Page 101, part of § 7.—VVhen applica- -il-—VVhen application for relief is district grand master, as the case may be, tion for relief is made on beh al f of children made on behal f ot a child or children only, or to his deputy, who is to forward them only, such application must be made within such application must be made within f ive with his recommendation or opinion there- two years of the death of the father. years of the death of the father, andwhilst on to the grand secretary for the decision sucli chilli or children is or are under of the grand master. age. Page 127.—Petition for new lodge. 119.-—Corresponds exactly in all points Page 102, part of § 10.—To every 240.—To every petition must be added a but two :—ist. The petitioners must now petition must be added a recommendation, recommendation, signed in open lodge, by be master masons. 2nd. The first master signed in open lodge, by the master, the master, wardens, and a majority of must have served as warden in a regular wardens, and a majority ot the members the members then present, to which the lodge then present, to whicii the petitioner (or the petitioner (or the husband or father, in the . husband or father, in the case of the case of the petition of a widow, child, or RULES APPEAR I NG FOR THE FIRST TIME I N TH E NEW BOOK. petition of a widow, child, or children,) children) does or did belong, or from sonic does or did belong, or from some other other contributing lod certif ing that ge, y 54-—Ihe general committee shall direct that any notice of motion which contributing lodge certifying (see the form they have known him to liave been in re- , in its judg- , ment is scandalous, irregular, or not within the cognizance of thc grand lod at the end) that they have known him to putable, or at least tolerable circumstances ge, shall be , omitted from the list of business to be brought before the grand lod have been in reputabl e or at least toler- and that he has been not less than two ge, and in such case , the chairman is specially to report the same, with a copy of the able circumstances, and that he has been years an actual contributing member, notice, to the grand master; the member who gave notice of the motion shall also be informed thereof before not less than two years an actual contribut- paying the stipulated subscription to the the meeting of the grand lodae. ing member , paying the stipulated subscrip- funds of a regular lodge, as well as 69.—Whenever a ballot is to be taken for a tion to the funds of a member or members of any board or regular lodge, as quarterage to the fund of benevolence, committee, the balloting papers shall be distributed under the well as quarterage to the fund of benevo- when not included in the subscription to superintendence of the grand director of ceremonies immediately after the opening of the grand lod lence, with such other observations as they the lodge, with such other observations as ge, and the bre- thren shall keep their seats until the balloting papers are collected. may think proper; or in the case of they may think proper. Every petition 121.—No brother shall be installed as master or invested as a warden brethren under the constitution of the recommended hy a provincial , lodge shall of a new lod ge, except the brother named in the warrant for such ollice, unless by special sanction of the grand lodges of Scotland or Ireland, or of beforwarded to the provincia l grand secre- •rrand master. foreign lodges, and the members of colo- tary ofthe province in which thc applicant ' s 125.—No lodge, except while acting nial lod under dispensation in the colonics or foreign ges, a recommendation signed lodge is situated, for his report on the parts, can meet without a warrant of constitution by a brother reg from the grand master, which is to be istered under the constitu- circumstances therein set forth ; but in the specially intrusted to the master for the time being tion of the grand lod at his installation , who is responsible ge of England. case of members of colonial lodges, and for its safe custody, and shall produce it at every meeting of breth ren under thc constitution of the oi the lodge. This regulation does not app y to the Lodge of Anti quity, No. 2, and the grand lodges of Scotland or Ireland or if Royal Somerset House and , Inverness Lodge, No. 4, which act under immemorial constitutions. foreignlodges,a recommendation attached 126 — If a. warrant be lost or withheld by competent masonic authority, to the petition, and signed by a brother the lodge must suspend its meetings until a warrant of confirmation has been applied for and registered under thc constitution of the granted by the grand master, 01* until the warrant grandlod ge of Euglaud shallbesufficicnt. so withheld be restored. , 172. —No bd ge shall pay the quarterly contribution for a Page 102, part of § 10. —A visit shall be paid to every ap- member who is in arrear, —A visit shall be 242. but his name shall nevertheless be returned with the words paid to every applicant by the master or plicant by the master or some member ot "in arrear " written against it; but when the arrears arc received, the contributions to the grand locl-re shall be duly some member of the lodge, or some other the lodge, or some other brother, who shall, paid. •** ' brother, who shall Certif y in writing on a in writing, on a form to be from time to 194.—In case a certificate be lost or destroyed , of whicii satisfactory proof must be form to be from time to time settled by the time settled by the president and vice-pre- adduced, the grand secretary may issue a dup licate to any brother apnlyin*-«-- ¦¦ * for the president and vice-presidents of the lodge sidents of the board of benevolence, and same on payment of the regular fee. .. •*> of benevolence and the grand secretary the grand secretary, certif to the best of y 223.-I he following clause has been inserted b lod, the result of his enquiries : and in addition his information and belief lo the actual y grand re : If the president, or , either of the vice-presidents, or any of the twelve elected in all town cases, the brother giving the condition of the applicant, his age, profes- past masters die or be removed, tie vacancy shall be filled up. If it be the president, the vacancy shall be filled up bv certificate, or some other brother who has sion or calling, means of subsistence, what thc grand master; if it be one elected b his future y grand lodge, then by the grand lodge at the next visited the case, shall attend the lodge of aid he receives fro m his family, quarter y communication. In cases where an the position he has held in the election is to take place in the .rrand Ind.*-. benevolence on the consideration of the prospects, notice tliereol shall De given 111 the general committee petition. craft, and any matter that may guide the , and the names of candidates nom- inated to nil sucli vacancies must also then be given. Page 106, part of § 17.—The master or board in adjusting the distribution of relief 304 —'fi*- collars of the officers of private lodges are to be worn only in their own visiting brother of any lodge recommending from its funds. The application of widows lodges, or when representing their lod a case for relief at the or childre n to be accompanied with a like ges as masters, past masters, or wardens in the lodgeof benevolence grand lodge, or in their provincial or district grand lod shall, to the best of his information and certificate so far as practicable, with the ges. On page 109 , part of rule 30G, 13th para-rraphf— ln addition to th,* fnrp.m.' n^- belief ,certif y in writing,underhissignature, probable disposal of the funds if relieved. grand officers and past grand officers wear to the Everv brother certifying shall also state garter-blue silk gauntlets with the emblems actual condition of the applicant, of their respective offices or past offices embroidered his age, profession or calling, that he is not aware of any circumstances in gold. The same rule applies to means of provincial and past provincial or district grand ollicers. In subsistence, what aid he receives from his disentitling th e applied ntta relief, orwh ich private lod ges gauntlets of light blue silk with silver embroidery may be worn by the officers. family, his future prospects, the position he ought to be disclosed to the board of bene- has held in the craft, and any matter that volence before it deals with the application. S UGGESTIONS NOT AFFECTING may guide the lodge of benevolence in In all London cases the brother giving the THE SENSE OF THE N EW R ULES. adjusting the distribution of relief from its certificate, or some other brother who has funds. The application of widows or visited the case, shall attend the board of N EW BOOK . children to be accompanied with a like benevolence on the consideration of the Rule 30.—Line 7 : read " and when so auditcdshall be," &c. certificate so far as practicable, with the petition. „ 32.—Omit " to." probable disposal of the funds if relieved. „ 41.—Line 7 : For " who " read " he." BOARD OF GENERAL P URPOSES. .277.—Any special matter referred to the „ 6.—Line : For "transmit " read " Page 114, § 23.—The board shall pro- board by the grand master or thc grand 4 5 submit." ceed to the consideration of any special lodge shall have precedence of any other „ So.—Line 2: Omit " to " at end of line. matter Line After which may be referred to it by the business. „ „ 7: ' province " insert " or district " ; and so all through where Brand master or the grand lodge in prefer- required. ence —Line 10 to other business. „ 102. , from end : For " provincial lodges " read " lodges in provinces." THE COLONIAL BOARD. 2S1.—The constitution of the board shall „ 103.—This clause had better follow clause S4, as completing the account of the Page 114, § 2.—The constitution of the be as follows :—Seven members shall be appointment of board provincial grand officers. shall be as follows :—Seven mem- elected by the grand lod ge, and three „ 121.—For " sanction " read "dispensation." bers shall be elected b members shall be nominated by the grand y the grand lodge, „ 151 & J.52: Being defining clauses should 'he three who shall appoint the chairman precede 137, where the terms defined in colonial members shall be nomi- master, them are lirst used. nated by the grand and vice-chairman from the board so con- master, who shall „ 174.—Line 1 : Omit "for or." appoint the chairman and vice-chairman stituted. "om the board so constituted. „ 223.—Line 7: Instead of " who shall .... junior vice-president " read " when a Page 120 (part of).—The jewel of a 290.—The jewel of a past grand steward, senior and a junior vice-president shall be elected." The new past grand steward is oval in form, and of anil[of a past provincial or district grand clause added by grand lodge to follow this rule requires to be entirel 'he same device as the jewel of* a grand steward , is oval in form, and of the sam e y rewritten. steward, but on crimson enamel instead of device as the jewel of a grand steward, „ 225.—Line 1 • ihe words " for re-election " inserted! hy grand lodge are quite *ie irradiated plate, and of smaller size. but on crimson enamel instead of the unnecessary. and of smaller size. „ 25S.—I'or " if the president ....quarterl y communication D R EGALIA. irradiated plate, " read "in the case of ^age 121.—All past grand officers, and 2S9.—All past grand officers, and past **V0r removal of any member of tlie board, the grand master Past shall1 t i fill provincial grand officers, MUTJI wear provincial or district grand officers , shall up the vacancy if such member was appointed by him ; "}*• jewel of their respective offices on a wear the jewel of tlieir respective offices if not, the grand lodge shall do so at the next quartely D1"e enamelled oval medal. on a blue enamelled oval medal. communication." N.B.—Resignation is not provided for. Page 122.—Last clause. 300.—Contains a new provision that past „ 2 71.—l-irst sentence, to read as follows : " The board may summon any lodge to grand stewards arc to wear in grand lodge attend and produce its warrant, books, papers, and accounts; it may their stewards' collars over those of their also summon any brother to attend and produce his certificate." „ ,, Line 7, for " issue " read " be issued." I2 private lodges. 3-—Third clause did not specif —Orders provincialanddistrict grand „ 273.—For " the law relating acted upon ," read "thc law relating thereto (if howw ^ , y 297. prov grand officers were to wear tlieir ollicers to wear their provincial and district the offence is provided against) shall be quoted, and thc decision shall Provincial collars in grand lodge, and doe.-* collars over those of their private lodges. be recorded and acted upon." en state whether they m be worn „ 306.—Sixth clause, after " provincial " add " and district." or not -**y » 307.—Line 3, for " eithes " read " any." occupy ? and might not wardens in districts be given power to confer degrees after THE REVISED CONSTITUTIONS dispensation ? To the Editor of the " Freemason." Rules 144, 145.—These rules would be better placed under the heading " provincial Dear Sir and Brother,— and district grand lodges," to follow Rule 9S. As you have been kind enough to allow us,—the compilers of the compari- Rule 146. —This rule should be divided, and the portion referring to the grand mas- son of thc old and revised Book of Constitutions now appearing in your columns,—space ter be placed, along with Rules 142 and 143, immediately after Rule 15; whilst the portion to call the attention of the brethren generally to certain points whicii in our opinion call for referring to provincial and district grand masters should be placed, along with Rules 144 further revision, we beg to lay the following suggestions before yourself and your numer- and 145, immediately after Rule 9S. ous readers. Rule 147 (Old Book, p. 67, § ig).—As by rule 156 " the mode of working adopted " We trust that those readers will find that their attention has been drawn by us to must have " received the sanction of grand lodge," would it not be well to retain the first all material points of difference between the two codes ; but wc wish, before submitting portion of the old rule in this place ? those suggestions, to impress upon thc members of Grand Lodge the importance of allow- Rule 14S (Old Book, p. S9, § 1).—Might not this rule be broken up into paragraphs ing a further interval to elapse before the final adoption of the new code, for the following with advantage, so as to show the alternatives more clearly ? reasons i Rule 149 (Old Book, p. S9, § 2).—The alteration in this rule, by giving to the master ist.—Although the revision as originally issued by the Board of General Purposes has alone the power of refusing admission to a visitor, extends to him an arbitrary power been in thc hands of the Craft for several months, yet the amendments adopted by Grand whicii hc may easily abuse. Lodge in June and August were only published ten days before the last quarterly communi- Rule 151.—This rule does not clearly state that London lodges are not under any cation, when it was proposed to confirm them, and were then so published as to render it provincial jurisdiction, as was stated in.the old rule on page 72. difficult to comprehend their full bearing. Rule 153 (Old Book, p. 74, and 75, § 1).—There is now no penalty specified for the and.—If the brethren in this country have had but scanty time, as we think, in breach of the special regulations for military lodges, and such lodges can now be formed which to realize the full force of all these amendments, still less have the brethren in without the consent of the commanding officer, which seems to be very undesirable. colonial districts, such as India or New Zealand,/;;;* whom we arc legislating, as well as Rule 161 (Old Book, p. 63, § 5).—In order to lessen the prevailing ignorance of the for ourselves, had an opportunity of recording their opinions thereon , and many of them Book of Constitutions, it would be very desirable to add the following clause : " A copy will not have had reasonable time to do so before the quarterly communication in of the Book of Constitutions shall also be supplied to every brother on his initiation or December. on joining from a foreign jurisdiction." 3rd.—Wc think that the attention of the brethren generally has not been sufficiently Rule 162 (Old Book, p. 64, § 7).—Ash Wednesday ought also to be provided for, in called to thc many important alterations introduced by the Board of General Purposes, the clause added by grand lodge ; and, if a public holiday falls on a Monday, would the by means of the insertion or omission of apparently unimportant words and paragraphs, previous Saturday be held to be " the day before " ? in tlieir first revision. Rule 165 (Old Book, p. 93, § 2).—Is it not a pity to deprive the master of the power 4th.—We think also that many brethren who would have wished to express their to call a meeting for the purpose of consultation only ? opinions and to record their votes on the amendments laid before Grand Lodge were pre- Rule 163 (Old Book, p. 63, § 6).—(a) As the requirement that the ages ol candi- vented from doing so owing to the time of year at which the two Special Grand Lodges dates should be recorded was practically a dead letter ; is it any use to retain it? were held, as was shown by the subsequent rejection of the motion to confirm the minutes (b) Should not the master still be made responsible for the observance of this rule, as he of those meetings. was before ? 5th .—Nothing can be lost, no harm can be done to any lodge or bro ther, by delay, Rule 179 (Old Book, p. 62, § 2).—(a) In the event of two black balls and two whilst preci pitate action may cause evils as yet wholly unforeseen. white balls only appearing upon a ballot for a candidate, is the master to give a Cth.—It is easy now to reconsider disputed points ; it will not be so when the code casting vote, provided the by-laws of the lodge do not enact that two black balls shall has been adopted. exclude ? (b) As, under rule 141, a warden may be presiding, the words " master in the And lastly, we are aware of no valid reason which has yet been brought forward chair " in line four should be " brother presiding." either in Grand Lodge or elsewhere for an immediate decision. Rule 1S0 (Old Book, p. 82).—By the alteration in this rule there is no longerjany The following are the points which, in our opinion, require further consideration special penalty attached to the improper admission of members ; the old penalty was very before the new code is irrevocably settled :— stringent, and ought to be maintained. We may as well here observe that almost all the (To avoid, confusion , our suggestions follow the order of the clauses iu thc revision.) special penalties provided by the old constitutions are omitted in the revision, their place Rule 9 (Old Book, p. iS, f 1).—Th e words " rank as a past master " should find a being supplied by rule 204, which, however, is of a much milder nature. place in this as in the old rule, for by their omission the definition of a past master is Rule lSG (Old Book, p. S3, § 1).—(a) In line 3, the words " at a regular meeting " lost. seem to have crept in in consequence of a misconstruction of the words in the old rule, Rule 11.—Would it not be desirable to avoid the possibility of grand lodge falling and, as introduced, entirely alter its meaning, by preventing a joining member being upon Ash VVednesday ? proposed at an emergency lodge, for which there appears to be no good reason. Rule 16.—This rule, in certain cases, gives thc grand wardens the power of fixing a (6) In order to ensure the production of the " clearance certificate " mentioned in this day for the election of grand master, when that ofiice is vacan t, a power which by the rule, it would be well to add a note at the end to the following effect, namely :—"N.B old rule was vested in grand lodge. It follows from this that the election of a joining member, in whose case the certi. Rule 26.—By this rule, and by the omission of the old rule, p. 3S, § 2, the chair of a f icate required above has not been produced , is absolutely void." Grand lodge has grand warden or of a grand deacon may be tempora rily occupied by a brother who is already endeavoured to emphasize this point by making the electing lodge liable for such not an installed master. joining brother's arrears (by rule 209), but it seems very doubtful if this liability could Rule 76, (Old Book p. 2S, § 9).—The last clause of the old rule, " provided such ever be enforced, (c) Clause beginning " every such joining member." Would not the demand appear reasonable to the grand master," should follow after the words " votes following emendation of this clause satisfy all parties with reference to the status ot be counted," because by its omission any two members can obstruct all the business joining past masters, namely:—" Every such joining member, if a past master, may of grand lodge, the evil of which is far greater than the danger of a misuse of his power have conferred upon him, by vote of the lodge, the rank and position of a past master by the grand master in the chair. of such lodge, ranking, &c, &c." This would enable every lodge to create its own class Rule So.—The last clause was introduced in order to make past masters joining a lodge of honorary past masters without infringing upon the status of those who have actually In another province or district, members of provincial or district grand lodges. This was held the chair. already provided by page 73, § 3, in the old book, and can now be attained far more Rule 191 (Old Book, p. 87, § 9).—The words " or joining, " should be added at the ¦simply by omitting the last clause of the new rule, and by altering the words " of all end of this rule. lodges " in line 6 of the new rule, into " subscribing to any lodge." Rule 202 (Old Book, p. 80, § 3).—Here again the special penalty is omitted. Rule 83.—In the last clause it would be better to insert after the words grand Rule 206 (Old Book, p. 67, § 20).—In this case the old penalty is almost entirely treasurer " the words " who is to be elected, as provided in Rule 103," and also to done away with. state his rank in the provincial or district grand lodge. Rule207(OldBook, p.6S § 21).—Last line, alter " secretary " into " master," because Ruleg2.—Is it desirable that a deputy provincial or district grand master should be non- it is essential that every report of .exclusion [should certainly reach the provincial or resident even with dispensation , as by rule 93 ? The board of general purposes recom- district grand master. mended grand lodge to reinsert the old provision . Rule So contains the other pro- Rule 20S (Old Book, p. 47, § 4).—-This rule should be restored to its old, place vision as to his being a subscribing member of some lodge in his province or district. after rule 87. Rule 102.—It would be better to insert the words " of England " after the words Rule 21S (Old Book, p. 70, § 27).—Does not the alteration in the last clause of this " holding under the grand lodge." rule trench on the prerogative of the grand master ? Rule 116 (Old Book, p. 126) .—In the eighth line, after the words " regular lodge," Rule 240 (Old Book, p. 102, § 10).—(d) Is it desirable that a petition from a mem- the following words should be inserted : "in the same town, province, or district," as it ber of a lodge in a district should not require the report of the district grand secretary ? is most desirable that every petition for a new lodge should be supported by brethren who (b) For " of foreign lodges," read " under other foreign jurisdictions." are well acquainted with thc circumstances. Rule 247 (Old Book, p. 104, § 16).—From " recommendations " to " forthwith." Rule 119 (Old Book, p. 127). —In the colonies and foreign parts might not the qualifi- These two clauses would be made clearer if thus consolidated : "Grants of any sum cation of the first master of a new lodge, namely,',that he must be a |past warden, be exceeding £40 must be approved by the grand lodge ; on such approval, if the sum do umitted, under a dispensation from the district grand master ? not exceed £50, it may be paid forthwith." Rule 121.—Would it not be well to add at the end ot this rule " or\>f the district Rule 2S9 (Old Book, p. 121).—Is it possible to enforce the alteration in this rule ? gran J master ?" Besides the above criticisms and suggestions we beg to call the attention of yout Ru ' . 126.—What does the " withholding " of a warrant mean ? and what " masonic readers to the opportunity now offered for settling a much debated point, namely, what authoritj " is " competent" to withhold one, and under what circumstances ? is the smallest number of breth ren requisite, First, for the opening of a lodge, Second, Rule 127 (Old Book, p. 70, § 2S).—In order to define the new term ** masonic for the conferring of degrees ? We think this point should be cleared up by a clause Offence " the words " under Rule 204 " should be added. under the heading of private lodges. Ruleizg.—Why should not the masterbc permitted toappoint more than oncdirector ln concluding this somewhat lengthy communication we would like to be allowed to of ceremonies, if the size of his lodge requires them ? state that in making the preceding remarks we have endeavoured to avoid as far as Rule 130 (Old Book, p. 62, § 2, and 7C, § \).—(a) Fourth line, as Rule ny provides possible prejud ging the points referred to, but have been content to direct attention to such •that the first master of every new lodge must have served as warden, the words " master questions as appear to us, from the careful study which we have made of the Old and or " inserted by grand lod ge on June 29 are unnecessary, (b) In the new clause introduced New Books of Constitutions, to need further discussion before the new code becomes law. by grand lodge, for " as per by-laws," read " as provided by the by-laws." (c) In the —We beg to remain, yours fraternally, Same clause, why should not power be also given to anticipate the regular date of meeting : HUGH H. RIACH, S.VV. 111S, P.M. 1523, P. Prov. G. Sec. Oxon. In any case, a new clause is needed to extend this privilege to London 'lodges and^to pro- E. L. HAWKINS, P.M. 357 and 478, Prov. . S.G. Warden Oxon. Vide that such change in the date of installation shall not disqualif y any brother affected thereby from being a member of grand lodge under Rule 9. (d) Again in the same clause, as the words now stand, a deputy provincial or district grand master can approve On Monday afternoon the foundation-stone of a new tabernacle in con- a postponement of meeting, though representation on the subject can be made only to nection with Battersea-park Baptist Chapel was laid by Bro. Horace Brooks Marshall, the provincial or district grand master. C.C, in the presence of a large congregation and friends. The pastor, the Rev. T. Rule 141 (Old Book, p. 78, § 6).— (a) The alteration of " election of officers " into Lardner, presented a silver trowel to Bro. M arshall, who laid the stone, and then pre- "installation of master " is rendered necessary by Rule 130, depriving the master elect sented the pastor with a cheque for £100. Two donations of a similar amount were Of the power of ruling the lodge, (b) Clause 2 gives a past master iu but not of the received from Messrs. J. T. Olney and Joseph B. Mead. Both the county members, ch air in certai n lodge the right to take the circumstances, which right is new. (c) Clause Sir Henry Peek and Sir Trevor Lawrence, also forwarded cheques for £5. Over 80 J. Would it not be well to state more clearl y the position in the lodge a warden is to purses were also laid on the stone from the various agencies connected with the chapel. LAYING THE FOUNDATION STONE OF erect a house to the worship, honour, and glory of the Most secrets were. But in spite of all the care that Freemasons ST. AGNES' CHURCH, MOSELEY. High, which we pray God may p rosper as it seems good to exercised , the secret had oozed out that Freemasons were Him; and as the first duty of M asons, in any undertaking, banded and knit together by a solemn obligation to do all is to invoke Bro. Sir Edmund A. H. Leclunere, Bart., M.P., R.W. the blessing of the Great Architect of the they possibly could for thc welfare of their friends. They Universe on their work, 1 call upon you to unite with our all heartill Grand Master Worcestershire, assisted by Bro. Col. y thanked Sir Edmund Lechmerc for taking Prov. Provincial Grand Chaplain in an address to the Throne of part in the religious ceremony Prov. Grand Master Warwick- of thc day, and making it John Machen, W. Deputy Grace. so very ornate, so very impressive, and so very imposing. shire, and the brethren of the Provincial Gran d Lodges of The Rev. H.J. COACHAFER having offered up prayer, The Freemasons had given an impetus to their work, Worcestershire and Warwickshire, laid the foundation- I he PROV . GRAND M ASTER said, " I now declare it to be and this they all full y acknowleged. They could not stone of a new church in the district of Moseley, on Wednes- my will and pleasure that the cornerstone of thischurch be look at thc brotherly love which existed amongst Free- day, the 3rd insl., with full Masonic ceremonial. Notwith- laid." He then called upon the Prov. Grand Secretary to m asons, at the wonderful work of charity in which they standing the unfavourable state of the weather, there was read the inscri ption upon the brass plate, whicii was placed werc engaged, without wishing them success. Hc a large attendance of brethren and the public. over the cavity in the stone, in which were deposited copies most cordially wished them success, and trusted that The brethren assembled about half-past eleven, in the of the Times, Daily Post, and Gazette, a list of the Prov. I'reemasonry would exist as long as time should last. He N ational Schools, Moseley, where a Craft lodge in the Three Grand Officers of the year, a programme of the day's pro- trusted also that they would continue to be guided by Degrees was opened by the W.M. and officers of the ceedings, and a number of coins. those two princi ples which had guided them in the past— Stability Lodge, No. 564. Stourbridge. The R.W. Prov. At this stage of thc proceedings, Mrs. C. W ILLIAMS the principles of love to God and love to man . Grand Master and Prov . Grand Officers liaving entered the came forward, and presented to Sir Edmund Lechmere a The CHAIRMAN in responding said he thanked them lodge, and being received with the customary honours, the silver trowel, bearing the following inscription :—" Pre- most cordially for the compliment they had paid him , and Prov. Grand Lodge was opened in due form. The W. sented by Mrs. C. Williams, of Moseley Lodge, to the Right Mr. Colmore for the flattering words he had uttered. He Deputy Prov. . Grand Master Warwickshire, Bro. Col. Worshipful Bro. Sir Edmund A. H. Lechmere, Bart., (the chairman) was afraid heshould disappoint some of the Machen, accompanied by his Provincial Grand Officers, M.P., Prov. Grand Master, on his laying the foundation- audience if he did not communicatesome of the secrets of the then entered the lodge, and was saluted with the customary stone of St. Agnes' Churcli , Moseley, October, 3, 1SS3 ." Order; but he must tell them that these secrets were carefully honours. She said she had great pleasure in presenting the trowel, guarded. It was true that on one occasion a lady was dis- The P ROV. G RAND MASTER in offering his fraternal and she hoped the church would be a great blessing to the covered in the lodge room, and when she was discovered it greetings to thc D. Prov. G.M. and the Prov. Grand Lodge neighbourhood. was decided that she should be initiated a member, and she of Warwickshire, moved the following resolution, whicii Sir EDMUND LECHMERE , on receiving the trowel, said seemed to have no dread of the ordeal, but went through was seconded by Bro. Buck, Prov. G.S.W., and carried he need scarcely remind Mrs. Williams how cordially he the ceremony, and became a true and hearty member of the unanimously : " The members of the Prov. Grand Lodge received the presentation which would prove a happy me- Craft, and he believed that was the only instance on record of Worcestershire, offer a hearty welcome to the members mento of the day's proceedings. of a lady becoming a Freemason. But, although he could of the Prov. Grand Lodge of Warwickshire, represented The PROV . G RAND SECRET A RY having adjusted the not reveal the secrets of the Order, there were circum- to-day by the D. Prov. G. Master and other breth ren of plate on the lower stone, and while the top stone was being stances connected with Freemasonry which might be freely that province, and desire to express their cordial satisfac- lowered, the Grand Master dexterousl y spread the cement. discussed, and one of them was the historical connection of tion at having an opportunity of working in unison with While this was going on, the local choir, under the direction Masonry with some of the most interesting buildings in the the Grand Lodge of Warwickshire upon so interesting an of Mr. Beech , sang Dr. Clarke Winfield's anthem, " In country. Perhaps some of those present were hardly occasion." Jewry is God known." aware that in mediaeval times some of the great dig- Bro. Col. M ACHEN , D. Prov. G.M. Warwickshire, The J UNIOR W ARDEN then presented the Grand Master nitaries of the time were either Masons or great replied in suitable terms, and hoped for similar opportuni- with the plumb-rule, and the Grand Master having applied patrons of Masonry. :¦ Kings and princes of ;the ties to promote the good feeling which he was sure already the same to the stone, said " I find this stone to be plumb, country had also been great patrons of Masons. Queen existed between thc two provinces. and that the Craftsmen have prepared it true and trusty." Elizabeth was one of the first sovereigns who had suspTcions A letter was read from the D. Prov. G. Master Wor- The level was then handed to him by the Senior Warden , of the Masons, and, being extremel y anxious, entrusted cestershire, Bro. A. F. Godson , enclosing a handsome and after app lying it to the stone, he said : " I find this one of her councillors to find out and report their sccrets. donation to the building fund , and expressing great regret stone to be level, and that the Craftsmen have laboured He did not reveal their secrets, but he told her what they that absence from England prevented his attendance that skilfully." did, and she was so 'struck that she at once declared that day. The square was then handed to himjby the Deputy Prov. she considered them men who cultivated friendshi p, The muster roll having been called, and after the Prov . Grand Master, and on applying it to thc stone, he said : brotherly love, and peace, and who did not meddle with Grand Master had explained some of thc arrangements for " I find this stone to be plumb, level, and square, and that affairs of Church or State. Charles I. was a great patron the day, a procession was formed and proceeded to Moseley it has been truly prepared and truly laid, and that the of Masonry, and his great architect, Ini go Jones, was a Church, where a special service was held. The prayers Craftsmen have worked well." He then gave three blows Mason, as was also Sir Christopher Wren, in the reign of and lessons were intoned by the vicar, the Rev. W. H. Col- with a mallet on the stcne. Charles II. But the work of the Masonic Body in modern more, and the Rev. H. J. Coachafer ; and an eloquent A PAST M ASTER then presented a cornucopia filled with times had been more of an educational and charitable sermon (for which we regret we cannot find room in our corn, and the Grand Master, scattering a portion over the character, such as the Masonic schools, accommodating issue) was preached by the Rev. VV. K. Ryiand Bedford. stone, said •' I scatter corn on this stone as the emblem of 250 boys and 250 girls—(applause)—the institution for rector of Sutton Coldfield, and Past G. Chap, of England, plenty and abundance. May the blessings of morality and Aged Freemasons, which numbered 300 annuitants, receiv- the rev. gentleman taking for his text Daniel ii., 34: " Thou virtue flourish within this building and produce fruit a ing from £30 to £40 a year each. Locally Freemasonry sawest till that a stone was cut out without hands." hundredfold. " had had a great influence, having contributed largely to At the conclusion of the service a procession was formed A M ASTER MASON then presented an ewer of wine, which the restoration of Worcester and Gloucester Cathedrals, and proceeded to the site of the new church, headed by the Grand Master poured upon the stone, at the same time Tewkesbury Abbey and other sacred buildings. Their Mr. Beech, the organist of the temporary church, accom- saying, " I pour wine upon this stone as the emblem of joy lodges, too, always opened and closed with prayer, panied by the choir and the choir of St. Mary's, followed and gladn ess." and at every lodge the Bible was always open. They by the members of the Masonic body. I he latter included Oil was then handed to the Grand Master, who sprinkled could not admit an unbeliever or an Atheist, and the following members of the Provincial Grand Lodge of it upon the stone, and said at the same time, " I sprinkle though thc privileges of the Legislature might at some day Worcestershire : Bros. Sir Edmund A. H. Lechmere, Bart., oil upon this stone as the emblem of peace and unanimity." be open to Atheists, the lodges of the Freemasons never M.P., Prov. G.M. ; J. R. Buck, 2S0, Prov. G.S.W. ; R. He added, " May prosperity, happiness, and goodwill ever could. (Hear, hear.) The Freemasons of Worcestershire Broomhall, 564, Prov. G.J.W. ; Rev. C. Black, M.A., prevail amongst those who will minister within this house, were glad to be present that day, and congratulate Mr. 1204, Prov. G. Chap. ; E. Turner, 252, Prov. G. Reg. ; to the glory of the Most High, until time shall be no more." Colmore on liaving so many willing hands to help him in George Taylor, P.P.G.S.W., 377, .**(5o, 1S74, Prov. G. Sec; The PROV . GRAND SUPT. OE W ORKS then handed the the work that had been begun. He was gratified at seeing W. Barkley, 2S0, Prov. G.S.D. ; A. Comber, 377, Prov. plans of the building to the Prov. Grand Master and also so many Masons present at the ceremony in spite of the G.D. of C; A. Green , 49S, Prov. G.A.D. of C.; R. S. p resented to him the architect. After having examined inclemency of the weather, and also at being able to Blundell, 5G0, Prov. G. Swd. Br. ; VV. Haynes, 1204, the plans, the Grand Master then returned to the architect, announce that the collections of the day amounted to Prov. G. Org. ; VV. C. Green , 377, Prov. G. Purst. ; E. saying : " I now place in your hands the plans of this in- £140. (Applause.) They were acting, he was glad to H. Metcalfe, 1204, Prov. G.A. Purst. ; VV. Ottley and H. tended building, together with the necessary tools, not see, on the principle adopted by Ihe church builders of old, C. Wightman , 529, Prov. G. Stewards; J. Stanley and J. doubting your skill and ability as a Craftsman. I desire not to attempt too much at; once, but to begin with the Smith, 2S0, Prov. G. Tylers. There were also present that you will proceed without loss of time to the completion most sacred parts, leaving for future years, and perhaps among the brethren from Worcestershire Bros. H. Wilson, of the work, in conformity with the plans and designs for future generations, any extensions that might be desir- P.P.G.P., as Prov. G. Treas. ; F. H. Lingham, P.P.G.D., now entrusted to you." able. (Hear, hear.) He trusted that not only the partial as Prov. G.J.D. ; G. H. Williamson , P.P.G. Supt. of A number of ladies then came forward and deposited erection of the building would be carried out, but that Works, as Prov. G. Supt. of Works ; J. Elgood and J. purses cf money upon the stone, after which a hymn was before long the scheme would be carried out to its comple- W. Chadwick, as Prov. G. Stewards; J. Aston , J. Blun- sung, and the benediction given. Before leaving the site tion. (Applause.) It had given him great pl easure to be dell, P.P.G. Reg. ; E. R. Hartley, P.P.G.D. ; G. K. the group round the stone was photographed, and also the present, and he thanked them for inviting him to be pre- Patten, P.P.G. Supt. of Works ; T. F. Higgs, P.P.G.D. whole scene and its surroundings. sent. It was his hearty wish and prayer that God would of C.; C. Williams, P.P.G.R.; and a large number of The procession was then reformed , and the Masonic body prosper the work, and that the new church might be a other brethren. Of the Prov. Grand Lodgeof Warwickshire returned to the National School, when the lodge was closed. blessing and comfort for future generations. (Cheers.) we noticed Bros.Beech, Prov. G. Sec. ; R. H. Vertegans, The company afterwards assembled at the skating rink, The CHAIRMAN then proposed " Colonel Machen, P.M.; J. T. Collins, P.M. ; J. Cuff , C. Lee, J. Trafalgar-road, Moseley, where luncheon was provided by Deputy Provincial Grand Master of Warwickshire, and Rowlands, H. Myers, J. B. Martin, J. Green, VV. McEntee, Mr. H. Nicholas. Sir Edmund E. H. Lechmere, Bart., the Freemasons of that Province." He regretted that Lord P.P.G.S.W. ; T. H. Smith, P.P.G.S.W. ; Jas. Moffatt, M.P., presided , and there were also present most of those Leigh, the Provincial Grand Master of Warwickshire, was P.G.R. ; I. Loxdale Warren, P.P.G.S.W. ; T. M. Hum- who had taken part in the previous proceedings of the unable to be with them on that occasion , but they had had phries, P.P.G. Supt. of Works Staffordshire ; Rev. J. day. the pleasure of the presence of Col. Machen, who had, Seddon, P.G.C. Staffordshire ; and many others. The " The Health of the Queen " having been given from the however, been compelled to leave by an early train. He local clergy present were the Revs. VV. H. Colmore, W. B. chair and duly honoured, should, therefore, call upon thc Provincial Grand Secretary Benison, J. Williamson, C. A. Dickens, R. A. Deakin, VV. The CHAIRMAN proposed "The Prince and Princess of of Warwickshire, Bro. George Beech, to respond. K. Smart, G. H. Sims, and H. J. Coachafer. The laity Wales and the rest of the Royal Family." He said they, Bro. BEECH expressed thanks on behalf of Colonel were represented by Messrs. T. C. S. Kynnersley, C. Wil- as members of the Masonic Craft, knew how hard the Machen , who was reluctantly compelled to leave. He was liams, E. Bettridge, W. H. Davis, W. Dyke Wilkinson, T. Prince of Wales worked. They knew that he was ready sure that Lord Leigh regretted that he was unable to be Hadley, F. Barlow, and others. at all times to give his services whenever they were re- present. For himself, he could only say that he was glad On arriving at the site a hymn was sung, after which the quired, and the admirable manner in which he discharged to be able to be present and take part in so good a work ; Rev. H. J.COACHAVER, P.M., P.P.G . Chaplain, offered his public duties. and he might say that had it not been for the inclemency up prayer. Mr. KY N NERSLEY proposed "The Bishop and Clergy of the weather there would have been a much larger The Rev. W. H. COLMORE , M.A., the Chairman of of the Diocese." He said he had particular pleasure in attendance. He could only hope that the work they had the Building Committee, then addressed the Provincial doing so, because he thought there was hardly a parish in commenced would prosper, and that the seed they had Grand Master, saying: I am requested by the Committee the diocese in which it would be more cordially received. sown that day would quickly germinate and bear good 'hat has been formed for the erection of this new ch u rch, There was no parish in the diocese in whicii there was a fruit. to ask you to be kind enough to lay the foundation stone more healthy and sound Church feeling, and this was owing Bro. C HARLES W ILLIAMS proposed "The Visitors." 'or it. It is with great respect that I make this request, to the seed sown by thc late Rev. Dr. Hook. It had flour- He said when it was recollected that during the past 13 seconded as I am on behalf of the Committee, and I now ished, too, under the late clergyman, and ten times more months the Masonic Body had raised £47,000 for their ask you to proceed to lay the stone. during the time of Mr. Colmore, and he was glad of paying three charities alone, no one could be surprised if he was The PROV. GRAND MASTER then addressed the that tribute to him , and he should have said more if he had anxious to see the brotherhood strengthened in that district assembly in the following terms *. Men and brethren here not been present. In regard to their Bishop, he was one of by the formation of a lodge in Moseley. He hoped that if assembled to behold the ceremony, be it known unto you the kindest and most benevolent men ; and there was hardly a request was made, that the Worshipfu l Grand Master l«at we, lawful Masons, true and faithful to the laws of a clergyman in the district but would bear testimony to his would grant it. our country, and engaged by solemn obligations to erect kindness on all occasions. He had pleasure in coupling Mr. J OSEPH ROWLANDS and Mr. J OHN SIMCOX briefl y Handsome buildings to be serviceable to the brethren , and with the toast the name of the Rev. VV. K. R. Bedford, the responded. ™ fear God, the Great Architect of the Universe. We preacher that day. The Rev. A. Smith proposed "The Ladies ^ave J. ," which amongst us, concealed from the eyes of all men, The Rev. VV. K. R. BEDFORD thanked Mr. Kynnersley was responded to by JOHN W ILMOT, and the proceedings secrets which may not be revealed, and whicii no man has for his kind expressions in reference to the clergy and terminated. oiscovered ; but these secrets are lawful and honourable, bishop of the diocese. He felt sure that the bishop and not repugnant to thc laws of God and man. They deserved all theeulogium that had been said. vere "R UPTURES ,"—W HITE 'S M OC -M AIN L EVER T RUSS is the most entrusted in peace and honour to Masons of ancient The Rev. VV. H. COLMORE then rose to propose what effective invention for thc treatment of Hernia. The use of a 'mes, and having been faithfull y transmitted to us, it is our he thought should be considered the toast of the evening, steel spring, so hurtful in its eU'ecls, is avoided , a soft bandage jj'ty to convey them unimpared to the latest posterity . "The Health of Sir Edmund Lechmere, M.P., Prov. beinp; worn round thc bod y, while the requisite resisting power is supplied b J T5 9Ur Craft werc good, and our calling honourable, Grand Master of Worcestershire and the Freemasons of y tlie Moc-Main I'ad and Patent Lever, lilting wilh so S " He said those who were not Freemasons much ease and closeness that it cannot be detected. Send for We not navc 'asted for so many centuries, nor should the Province. descri ptive circular , with testimonials and prices, to |. White and ^Pave had so many illustrious brothers in our Order always thought, and rightly too, that Freemasonry was sur- Co. (Limited) 228, Piccadilly, London. Do not buy ' r *-auy to great deep secrets ; and some of them of Chemists, a promote our laws and further our interests. 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A QUARTERLY GENERAL COURT of the Gover- The following communications have been received, but A QUARTERLY GENERAL COURT of the Gover- nors and Subscribers will be held in the LARGE H ALL, are not inserted in this issue owing to want of space:— nors ancl Subscribers of this Institution will be held in the FREEMASONS ' TAVERN , Great Queen-street, Lincol n 's Inn Skiddaw Lodge, No. 1002. Fields, London , on Monday, October 15th , 1S83, for the H ALL of the FREEMASONS' T AVERN , Great Queen-street, Henley Lodge, No. 1472. the 13th day transaction of the ordinary business of the Institution. Lincoln 's Inn Fields, London , on Saturday, Bro. C. F. Freemasonry at Royton. of October, 1SS3, at 12 o'clock precisely, on the General Busi- To consider the following notice of motion by nessof the Institution, to consider Notices of Motion as follow MATIER , V.P. : and to Elect S Girl s into the School from a list of 32 ap- " Every individual donor of 200 guineas by one payment , BOOKS, &c, RECEIVED. proved Candidates. The Election will commence at One or in sums of not less than five guineas each , shall "Macclesfiel d Courier," " La Trulla," "Natal Witness," become a Patron, and have 80 votes at all elections of o'clock (or after the usual business is over) and close at "Natal Mercantile Advertiser," " Victorian Masonic Three o'clock precisely. boys." Journal," " TricyclingJournal," "Hull Packet," " Sunday NOTICES 01* MOTION . To Elect 20 Boys from an approved list of 64 Candidates, By Bro. A. II. TATTERSHALL.— Rule XXXVII., to come reduced to 63 by the withdrawal of No. 42, Simmons, Chronicle " (San Francisco, Triennial Conclave number), after the word " trustees " on the third line : George John. Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of New Brunswick, " That three of the members of the Committee who have The Chai r will be taken at Twelve o'clock noon precisely. 1SS3, " " El Delta," " Report of the Howard Association," shall not be eli ible for re- been longest on the Board g The ballot for the Election of Boys will open at One o'clock, "Citizen " " Broad Arrow," " Keystone," "Masonic election until after the expiration of twelve months." or so soon as the general business of the Court shall have , Chronicle " (Columbus, Ohio), "La Chaine d'Union," Upon the recommendation of the House Committee : terminated , and will close at Three o'clock precisely. By Bro. J. H. M ATTHEWS, Vice-Patron : By order: FREDERICK BINCKES (P.G. Std.), " Tapis," " Allen's Indian Mail," " Day and Night," " That the sum of £50 be granted to Miss Davis, the Head October 6th, 1SS3. Vice-Patron, Secretary. "Liberal Freemason," " City Press," "Masonic Advo- Governess, towards reimbursement of the very heavy cate," " New York Dispatch ," " Court Circular." medical and other expenses incurred by her during her Candidate withdrawn since meeting of the General Com- late severe illness, which necessitated her absence from mittee on 6th inst. : No. 46, Lyon, William Beresford. her duties from January to July last." F. R. W. HEDGES, Secretary. The S6th Anniversary Festival will be held in June, 1SS4. Offices—5, Freemasons' Hall, H.R.H. the Duke of Albany, K.G., R.W. Provincial Grand Great Oueen-street, VV.C, Master of Oxfordshire, has most kindly consented to pre- October 6th, 1SS3. side. The services of brethren willing to act as Stewards are earnestly solicited, and will be gratefully acknowledged. THIRST AND LAST APPLICATION. THE ROYAL MASONIC BOYS' To the Governors and Subscribers of the . SCHOOL. SATURDAY, O CTOBER 13, 1883 . ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR GIRLS. «. . OCTOBER ELECTION. Your Votes and Interest are earnestly solicited for ©rtflinal ffiorraspun-trmce, AMY MARGARET LEE, Bros. John While and H. Massey, whose names have been [We do not hold ourselves responsible for, or even approving of , daughter of the late Bro. Thomas Vincent Lee, of Union attached to the well and worthily recommended case of the opinions expressed by ourcorrespondents , bnt wewish in aspirit Waterloo Lodge, No. 13.—Mrs. J. LEE, 29 Grove-terrace, FREDERICK WOLFE HENNAH, of fair play to all to permit—within certain necessary limits—free discussion,*] Highgate-road , N. No. 17 on the List, son of Bro. Hennah , a member until death of the Union Lodge, No. 127, for the Fourth Time BRO. W. J. HUGHAN. THE ASYLUM FOR IDIOTS, ask for the Votes of subscribers. To the Editor of thc " Freemason." EARLSWOOD, RED HILL, SURREY. Bros. J. W. and H. M. return grateful thanks for the help Dear Sir and Brother,— already given and declare that, all Votes entrusted to them I notice Bro. VVhytehead's letter in your issue of OCTOBER ELECTION, 1S83. shall be faithfull y applied to this deserving case. It is this date, in which he proposes to raise a fund for the pur- earnestly begged that Unattached Votes may be given pose of presenting Bro. Hughan with some fitting token of The favour of your Votes and interest is respectfully directly to a case such as this, in which the help given will regard, and at the same time suggests that I should act as solicited on behalf of be given to four pcrsous, left by a brother who lost his life Treasurer. Having been intimatel y associated with Bro. Hughan for many years past, during which time I have had JAMES EDWARD TAYLOR, through devotion to the cause of Gospel teaching.—J. While, 135, Loughborough-road, S.W., and H. Massey, innumerable opportunities of noticing the untirin g energy Aged 12 years, who was deprived of his reason from the 93, Chancery-lane, by whom proxies will be received. and persevering zeal displayed by him in the cause of effects of Scarlet Fever when f our years of age. The Freemasonry, I can only express surprise that a testimonial Father (Bro. Jas. Tay lor, Lodges No. 730 (I.C), 1331, somewhat commensurate with the services lie has rendered 153O , and Chapters 13, 1331,) is a Sergeant in the Com- FAITH LODGE OF INSTRUC- was not started long ago. However, Bro. Whytehead missariat and Transport Corps now serving at Aldershot, TION. having suggested one, I shall be only too glad to do what I and although willing to support to thc utmost of his can to ensure its success. It is unnecessary for me to abilities, is unable to provide adequate treatment or the This Lodge, held for many years at the Restaurant write with respect to Bro. Hughan's life works, for it is necessary supervision required by the case, which is strongl , y Victoria-street, will hold its next meeting thoroughly well known , and appreciated too, wherever an recommended by (October, 17th, English-speaking Mason is to be found. I am rather in- Baron H. de WORMS, M.P., 4, Old Burlington-st., W. at 8) and future meetings at the Q UEEN ANNE 'S R ESTAU- clined to question the wisdom of limiting the subscriptions G UORGE K ENNING, Esq., Upper Sydenham. RANT, Q UEEN ANNE 'S GATE, ST. J AMES 'S PARK to a guinea, for although many can not afford to give more, R ICHARD EVE, Esq., Oxford Villa, Victoria-road, STATION , S.W. I doubt not there are others who can and would prefer to Aldershot. give five times or even ten times as much. Bro. Hughan F. C. BLUNT, Deputy Commissary General, Aldershot. has worked hard without even dreaming of fee or reward ; * II. S. E. R EEVE S, C.B., Assistant Commissary General, BRITISH EQUITABLE ASSUR- let us give him a hearty and agreeable surprise.—Yours Aldershot. ANCE COMP ANY, 4, Queen-street-place, faithfull y and fraternal ly, GEORGE KENNING. * Rev. R. M. SPOOR, Heatherview, Cambridge-road, London, E.C. October 6th. Aldershot. Capital—A Quarter of a Million Sterling. Proxies will be thankfully received by gentlemen marked To the Editor of thc " Freemason." thus *. TWENTY-EIGH TH ANNUAL REPORT, MAY, 1883. Dear Sir and Brother,— The Craft universal arc indebted to my excellent THE ASYLUM FOR IDIOTS, NEW BUSINESS. friend Bro. T. B. Whytehead, of York, for his suggestion EARLWOOD, REDHILL, SURREY. 2070 Policies issued for -£400,375 for the immediate organisation of a subscription for the pur- New Premium Income £11,086 pose of presenting Bro. Hughan with a fitting token of re- Under thc Patronage of Her Most Gracious Majesty BUSINESS IN FORCE. gard, and in recognition of the eminent services he has THE Q UEEN . 26,099 Policies, Assuring £4,82*;,5 3117 7 rendered as a Masonic historian. My subscription is at REVENUE CF THE YEAR. ' your service—Yours ever faith full y, Total number of Inmates in the Asylum 563 Premiums £140,809 D. MURRAY LYON, Grand Secretary. Entirely supported by Voluntary Subscriptions... 375 Interest, &c £35, 131 Freemasons' Hall, Edinburgh, - £i?5>94 ° October oth. FUNDS ARE URGENTLY NEEDED TO MEET CURRENT EXPENSES. ACCUMULATED FUND. To the Editor of the "Freemason." Superior accommodation is provided for private cases, Laid by in the year £69,772 Dear Sir and Brother,— paym 1 for which is regulated by the Board of Manage- Accumulated Fund on 31st January, It is with extreme pleasure I have read Bro. T. B. ment. 1883 (equal to 73 per cent, of the net VVhytehead's note in last week's Freemason. 1! NKERS —The London Joint Stock Bank. premiums received upon policies in Is there a brother in the Craft who will not at once join in for<:e) WILLIAM NICHOLAS Secretary. £873, 102 such a movement, and do his best to promote it? , No brother has done so much for Freemasonry as our Offices, 36, King William-street, E.C. Average Reversionary Bonus for 27 years about i\ percent, valued and esteemed brother, VV. J. Hughan. per annum. Let us unite , " one and all," and prove to him we think THE COSMOPOLITAN MASONIC so.—Yours fraternally, CALENDAR, DIARY, AND POCKET MUTUAL ASSURANCE WITHOUT MUTUAL JAMES H. NEILSON. BOOK FOR 1884. LIABILITY. 32, Lecson-street Lower, Dublin, oth October. This Masonic annual is now preparing for its 14th " issue, the publication of which will take place on or about D R O. C. G. SPARROW, THE LAT E FIRE AT FREEMASONS' HALL. the ist November next. Forms asking for particulars as to -**-' ACCOUNTANT AND AUDITO R, To the Editor of the " Freemason. " Dear Sir and Brother,— place and date of meeting of lod ges and chapters have 17, FINSBURY PAVEMENT been despatched to the respective Secretaries and Scribes , E.C. 1 should be glad if you could find space for the and in the event of their not having reached their following list of portraits destroyed by the late fire, and of E., ACCOUNTS A UDITED P ERIODICALLY AT A MODERATE destination by the end of the present _ month, a memo, which 1 regret to say we have neither copies nor engravings. ANNUAL CHARGE . Amongst your readers there may be some who are more advising the publisher of any alteration in date or place of Terms on application. meeting will be esteemed a favour. fortunate, or at any rate can perhaps enlighten us as to whether any of them were either engraved or copied. G. KENNING 16, GT. QUEEN ST., LONDON, In 1785 proposals were made for engraving by subscrip- , W.C. A GOOD PLAN. tion the two fi rst mentioned portraits, but 1 am of opinion Twelfth Edition , post-free, is. —Yours J?j/-\J~ \J and inupwards judiciously in- it was not done then, if at all, at full length . DR. WATTS on ASTHMA and •^2 vested Options on Stocks and Shares often fraternal ly, H. SADLER, P.M. BRONCHITIS. A Treatise on the only Successful give handsome pro/its in a few days. Full details iu. 1. Robert Edward , 9th Lord Petre, Grand Master 1772 Method of Curing these Diseases. By ROBERT G. W ATTS, Explanatory Hook gratis and p ost free. — Address to 1777. Painted by the Rev. Wm. Peters, afterwards M.D., F.R.S.L., I'.CS., fa. London : C. Mitchell ani GEORGE EVANS and C, Stockbrokers, Gresham appointed Grand Portrait Painter. Co., Red Lion court Fleet-street ; and Simpkin and Co., House, Old Uroad-strect, London. E.C. Best and safest 2. George, fourth Duke of Manchester, Grand Master Stationers' Hall-court. plan ever devised. 1777 to 17S2, Painted by Peters, 3. H.R.H. Henry Frederick Duke of Cumberland, Grand Surely the " world is wide enough for us all," and though de Bruxelles, Jean dc Ramera Master 1782 to 1790. By Peters. , Colin de Pont, Henne- I naturall y adhere to the superior claims of Craft Masonry qin de Bruxelles, Thiebaut de Malines , Colccon de 4. H.R.H. George Augustus Prince of Wales, Grand on the one hand and the A. & A. Scottish Rite on the other, I Keims, et Jean Dare. When Master 1790 to 1S13. By Peters. Henry of Bruxelles married yet for one do not feel inclined to condemn those who for at I royes, which he did , he lost his day 's work, for which 5. Francis, second Earl Moira, acting Grand Master good and valid reasons of their own cling to some he was fined ; but this ri to 1S13. " gor" is " compensated," we are 1790 chivalric or mystic form of quasi Masonic association which told, by a present of eight pintsof wine and 12 loaves, which 6. John, fourth Duke of Athol, Grand Master (Ancients) touches theiridiosyncrasies or accords with theirsympathies. he received by order of the 1 to 1S13. By Thos. Phillips, R.A. chap tre. Jacques de Pouan, 179 I entirely reprobate, as properly does Bro. Whytehead, the " macon du Roi " (" King's mason ") in the town of Troyes, 7, H.R.H. Edward Duke of Kent, Grand Master publication of " childish censures " and " ultra vires " made an offering for the pavement of (Ancients) 1813. By Sir Wm. Beechy, R.A. the Church in 1302-03. " excerpta " from minute books, as always a reprehensible And here I stop to-day. I think some of my readeis will S. H.R.H. Augustus Frederick Duke of Sussex (in course, but I equally think it but right to remind your find an interest in these records Highland costume), Grand Master 1S13 500 years old. to 1S43. By Sir readers that Toleration of others is a great Masonic virtue, MASONIC STUDENT. Wm. Beechy, R.A. and ought always to be the " badge of all our tribe."— (lo be continued.) Vours fraternally, REBUILDING THE TEMPLE. A STUDENT OF MASONIC HISTORY. 244] THE TERM " FREEMASON." To the Editor of the " Freemason." T'*e " Bradford Antiquary," the journal Dear Sir and Brother,— A LITTLE MISTAKE. . . of thc Bradford Historical and Antiquarian Society, says of Thornton Old In common with many of your readers I consider To the Editor of the " Freemason. " cl nown as the 01d I)e Chapel, that valuable time has been lost. I certainl Dear Sir and Brother,— S- , !' -n " standing in theslope y left Grand of the hill near to 1 hornton Hall, in the parish of Bradford : Lodge after the June meeting with the impression that By an unfortunate typical transposition the con- " I he founder of this chapel is designs would be invited in competition cluding par of the third leaderette is made to read described as a Freemason, , and was surprised to " " but his name is unfortunatel y obliterated . The inscription find that the Committee took no step except to put forward nonsensically. It ought to be "Is it not to be feared," on the wall-plate is as follows : a design by Bro. H. Jones, a proceeding which Grand instead of " It is not to be found."—Yours fraternally, THIS CHAPPELL Lodge soon stopped, and we have now to wait until THE WRITER OF THE LEADERETTE. WAS BUILDED BY December before the motion of Bro. James Stevens can . . . . E be put. FREEMASON IN THE An experienced architect will find many different ways YEARE OF OUR of arranging the various rooms required, probably without LORDE . 1612. " removing Bacon s Hotel at all. I am chiefly anxious that the competition should be limited In the parish accounts of St. Edmund's, Salisbury, are the following entries : " 163S. To Thos. Fort, freemason , to the Craft ; it always annoys me to see " Mr." before the for building the name of one of the architects at the Boys' School at Wood 3 new buttresses against the north side of Green. Surely there are quite enough Masonic architects REGISTER OF MERCHANT TAYLORS' the church lx "- " " 1641. Pd. to Thomas Fort, freemason, , SCHOOL. for finishing the heads of the three and able ones too, without bringing in cowans and in- Vol. II. By Rev. C. J. ROBINSON . Farncombe and new buttresses against Co., Lewes. the north side of the church, in pursuance of an oider of truders.—Yours &c, OBSERVER. the vestry This second volume contains the names of the pupils iij"- " T. B. WHYTEHEAD. A HISTORY OF FREEMASONRY IN WILTSHIRE, from 1699 to 1875. ln this long roll how many names 245J THOMAS DUNCKERLEY . To the Editor of the "Freemason." appear of worthies well known in " Church and State," of Dear Sir and'Brother,— those who played some notable part on the " stage of life," I believe it is not generally known when or where Bro. 1 read over with interest Bro. Speth's review oi ot those whose memories still survive in national records Dunckerley was made a Royal Arch Mason. 1 find in a this valuable work, as I had already previously travelled or parochial histories. We mote for instance Peter letter dated from Hampton Court, 14th January, 1792, to over the same ground in the Freemason. I am a little Moteiu, and Henry Woodward, the actor, and Chas. his friend B. Craven, of the Royal Navy, he appoints him amused to note that Bro. Speth, like many other good com- Townley, Garter King-at-Arms, General Shirley, of 1755, S.G.W. for Essex, D.G.M. of Royal Arch Masons, and mentators, passes over the one real " crux," and fails to and Joseph Highmore, the painter; John Thomas, Bishop Most Eminent of the Knights Templar of the same of Salisbury ; Peter Burrell, M.P., and D. Govenor province. He then complains of the action of thc mem- elucidate the pointof the " Scots Masons," who and what bers of lod they were. " 1746, October 19th , at this lodge were made of the Bank of England ; and Edward Yardley, ge 51 at Colchester in making Royal Scotts Masons five brethren of the lodge, including the the Antiquary ; Joh n Byrom and Nicholas Amherst, Arch Masons, as they had no Constitution for so VV.M. " I asked for an explanation of this entry in my Philip Rashleigh and Charles Beckenham, Charles Phillips, doing; and he then goes on to say "I was exalted at review; I await it still. YOUR REVIEWER. William Watson, and Paul Duffin. From 1728 to Portsmouth in 1754, and was twice G.Z. of the Grand and 1S00 many well known names occur, such as Thomas Royal Chapters, viz., in 17 67 and 1776." I also find from THE KNIGHTS TEMPLAR DEGREE. Major and Peter Whalley, Peter Burrell and the great another source the first province he was appointed over was Lord Clive, Nathaniel Dance Hampshire in 1767, as Prov. Grand Master. T. F. To the Editor of thc " Freemason." , Holland Burt, and John Dear Sir and Brother,— Moore, John Lathom, Sir John Sylvester, Francis New- berg and Henry Clive, M. General Horsford and Lieut.- How is it that this beautiful degree is not making General Skinner ROYAL MASONIC progress ? it has everything to recommend it — a good , Charles Townley Bluemantle, and INSTITUTION FOR Vicesimus Knox, Prinkstan James, Anker Smith, and BOYS. ritual, a handsome regalia, and pleasing accessories. It is Joshua Brookes, Walter Shirley, flourishing fairly well in the provinces, but in London every and the famous Van Mildert, last Prince Palatine of Durham. And as this The General Committee of this Institution met on year seems to reduce the number of members taking part bring us to thoug Satur- in it, and it behoves those in authority to enquire into the 1779, h we have only skimmed through day last, at Freemasons' Hall, when there were present the long list of names, for fear of being tedious and prosy Bros. Joh n L. Mather (in the chair), Chas. F. Hogard causes. Are the fees and subscriptions too high ? Corres- we stop here to-day. , pondence in your columns on the subject would probably Richard Tyrrell, E. B. Harding, Donald M. Dewar, Arthur throw light on the matter.—Yours fraternally, E. Gladwell, Jehanzie H. Kothari , Alfred Williams, Robt. K.T.. iS°. mii Berrid ge, Geo. P. Gillard, H. Whitlcv. lovce Murrav. ^m^mmu^^f^mmmmcM C. F. Matier, Edgar Bowyer, W. Mann , VV. Paas, Thos. THE "ANTIENT AND PRIMITIVE RITE," SO- ¦ Cubitt, C. H. Webb, George Cooper, G. P. Britten , Geo. CALLED. ^gonicNo ^ Motion , VV. VV. Morgan, VV. H. Saunders, F. Binckes, To thc Editor of the " Freemason." Secretary, and H. Massey (Freemason). Dear Sir and Brother,— After the reading and confirmation of the minutes, Bro. I have read Bro. Whytehead 's.Ietter in your last, B INCKES announced that in accordance with the resolution and I think we shall all concur in his condemnation of such 243] EARLY MASTER MASONS AND ARCHITECTS. come to at last meeting, £1000 had been invested in India public incriminations, such printing of resolutions attack- Assier, in his interesting pamphlets " Les arts ct les 4 per cent, with dividend , and that the purchase price was ing a Craft Grand Lodge in a non-Masonic journal. It is, artistes,"&c, gives us a list of the Master Masons and 103J per cent. to say the l east of it, very " bad form," and I, for one, architects of the famous Troyes Cathedral, from 1270 to Two deferred cases were considered, and the difficulties quite agree with Bro. Whytehead that such " bodies," 1692 ! The master masons and architects were very being got over, the boys were placed on the list for thc and all. " bodies," ought to " wash their dirty often one and the same, though not always, and Apri l election . linen at home," and not promul gate to the world as several very interesting facts are mentioned There were three new candidates for being placed on the difficulties and debates which it does not in the least respecting this long succession of working masons, 1 have list—Moore, of Lyme, Dorset; Haigh, of Huddersfield; interest the world to hear about. But the best thought it well to give a short account of them in this usefu l and Milsham , of Sunderland. The cases were all in order, remedy is probably to leave all such matters to find "their column. Jacques, the first known architect and mason of and were therefore placed on the list. own level." If good , they will hold their own ; if worthless, the cathedral , died in 1270 probably, for the register of the Bro. M ATIER , on the question being asked whether they will sooner or later " come to grief." It is always the latter year contains this entry " De defuncto magistro there were any notices of motion for the Quarterl y Court wisest and best course for Freemasons to look at matters of Jacobo Latliomo." Henri is mentioned next, and then of next Monday, suggested that as the Koyal Masonic the kind philosop hically, without heat and without fidgetti- Richard , and then Geoffrey de Mussor. Jean de Tyrvoye Benevolent Institution had lately passed a rule by which ness. To this, as to many other subjects ot querulous or des Trevois worked before 1362 and i3S4,lwhen he died, subscribers who had given as much as £200 to the Institu- lamentation or abnormal excitement, " the gods in good leaving 20 shillings to the building. After 1362 , a certain tion should thereby be constituted Patrons, the Boys' time bring an end, and there let them rest. Pierre Faisant, "Maitre Macon," inspected the work School might have a similar rule. Being asked whether he But it is impossible not. to see that this last manifestation at the cathedral . Thomas, " M asson de l'euvre de l'eglise would give notice of motion to that effect, he replied that is after all but the " outcome " of a combat which has been de Troyes," seems to have died in 1367. He received he would; whereupon several brethren objected, and Bro. going on for some time, and has recently been felt in every year a robe at Christmas. He was gratuitously Matier stated that at present it could only affect four old America. There one or two Craft Grand Bodies have un- lodged and apparently fed . He swore on the four Evange- supporters of the Institution. wisely meddled in the matter, and left " confusion worse lists " well loyally and diligently to devote himself Bro. BINCKES did not see any reason why this Institu- confounded " and have even added intensity to the struggle, (vacqner) to the said work as long as needful, and tion should not adopt the rule. and bitterness to the warfare. not to undertake any other work, whether in the town Bro. C. H. WEBB stated that he was present when the (( As we survey the growth of "high," " chivalric," or elsewhere, without the sanction of the chapter." discussion on the proposal took place on the Benevolent ' mystical," " exalted," " hermetic " grades to-day,we see Lacroix tells us that at Rouen Jean Salvart was not Institution , for he objected then to it. His idea was that now that since 1754, at any rate, they have increased a hun- admitted mason of the Cathedral by the senior of the where subscribers has given large sums to the Institutions dredfold , and all apparently the result of Ramsay's fanciful chapter until he had heard the words which follow -. they should be credited with a certai n number of votes in oration in 1736-37. The " Rite de Bouillon ," Rit Ecossais, " Thou wilt make the workmen labour well and faithfully, aid of themselves if they should at any time themselves the Strict Observance, the Lax Observance, the Council of and thou wilt perform all other things which a good and require the assistance of the Institution. the Emperors of the East and the West, the Heredom faithful mason ought to do in such matters, putting aside Bro. G. P. B RITTEN did not entirely agree with Bro. Kilwinning, and numerous other formations of curious favour, fear, love, and hate in all thatconcerns the saidoffice. " Webb, but still thought that instead of a patronshi p being nomenclature, have all in turns flourished and passed Michelin de Jonchery, Jean Thierry, and Michclin Hardoin granted for money subscribed a subscriber of a large away, and are almost forgotten except by the Masonic Anti- worked as " maitres macons " under Thomas. Drost de amount should have the benefit of it in case .of his own quary or Masonic student. At the beginning of this Dampmartin, " masson, demorant a Paris," with two candidature. century few existed, except the " Rit Ecossais," which other masons of the same city, in 1379 and 13S0, in- Other brethren objected to the proposal of Bro. Matier, m.ay justly claim to be the " Patriarch" of all existing spected the " Maconnerie de la Rose " and all the rest of but in the end the notice of motion was put in form t-hivalric Rites. Indeed it may be questioned if its true the cathedrals. Henri de Bruxelles brought the architect and given. °ate has yet been correctly ascertained. All the nonsense Henri Soudan from Paris to assist in the works in construc- The proceedings closed with a vote of thanks to the ot Cagliostro and • other impostors had long since tion. They entered into a contract October 28th , 13S2 , to Chairman. Jiappily ended ; very few comparativel y had survived construct the space between the choir and nave to this decay's effacing fingers." Before the second decade of effect. "I The said masons are to work continually summer mis century the Rites of Mizraim and Memphis appeared, and winter untilithe completion of the work, excepting atthe ROYAL MASONIC BENEVOLENT some think a revival of Cagliostro's Egyptian Masonry, sculptures, which the canons will have executed by Denizot INSTITUTION. some contend " pure nonsense," some assert ancient and and Drion de Mantes." Henri Soudan et Henri de Bruxelles Hermetic. (Brussels) shall havea " monton d'or," a gold mouton, or The Committee of Management of this Institution met America has witnessed of recent years " Cryptic 25 sous weekly, and promise to give good security up to 400 on VVednesday afternoon at Freemasons' Hall , when there asonry," and within a generation we have seen our- francs to the canons." This compact is sealed with the were present Bros. Raynham VV. Stewart (in the chair), G. selves the " revival " of the Mark, the Red Cross of seal of the Chatelet of Paris. Henri Soudan , Henri de Bolton , Louis Stean, C. A. Cottebrune, A. II. Tattershall, and Margaret, mother-in-law of the first-men- onT«c"jne ine Rosicrucian Confraternity, and morejthan Bruxelles , VV. H. Goodall , Horace B. Marshall, VV. Stephens, W. I. "n *- bide Degree.' that in this in- tioned, engage mutually to give security. The Bishop Murhs, John Bulmer, jense " It seems to me, then , C. II. Webb, T. VV. C Bush , Robt. multi plication of grades there is nothing for us all but Pierre D'Arcis laid the first stone on the 22nd April, P. Tate, Charles John Perceval, Henry Moore, Jas. Brett, 10 . Henri de Bruxelles et Henri Soudan are still will if™' " " w't'1'n due bounds and proper limits. Peop le 13S5 and James Terry (Secretary). 0lem Iet nor workingin 13S6wit.l1 several " vallets " and the mason Jacot After the reading and affer-1 fi? ' t,*em' We mav not ,ike "-em confirmation of the minutes, the •< '". "lem, but our " vanities " are not other people's Mignart. Among these " vallets " we notice the SECRETARY reported the death or th ree annuitants—two names of de Cologne Henri de Metz View" ' our " doxies " do not suit our neighbours' Jean , , Jean male and and one female. One of the annuitants was the de Bruxelles, Gerard et Jean de Mons, Philipot oldest on the books, he having been elected 32 years ago. MARQUESS OF RIPON LODGE (No. 1489). ciated her so much. Without a good nurse a good doctor At the time of his death he was 94 ycars of age. His death could do nothing. Beyond her being a very excellent nurse the Institution at Croy- '*.*he installation meeting of this lodge was held on the leaves Bro. Norris, thc Warden of Societies Asylum, Ball's Pond- she had brought up her family well, who were endeavouring don , the oldest known Mason living. 6th inst. at the Metropolitan road The lodge was opened, in the absence of Bro . VVm. to imitate her in every sense of the word. It was very plea- The Warden 's report was read, and the SECRETARY surable to him , and the more pleasurable when he found announced that he had entered into a contract with Messrs. Stephens, G.A.P., P.M., the W.M., by Bro. T. Hastings P.M., who, after the reading and confirmation of the the lodge in which he was connected so far appreciating her Hal l , Potter, and Co., of Croydon, for them to supply the Miller, good deeds as to remember her when they remembered him. Institution with coals during the winter months at 23s. Cd. minutes, raised Bro. Harper to the Third Degree. Bro. W. Stephens, VV.M., then installed Bro, John Tovell, The present the lodge had made her would always be appre- per ton. ciated. It was not the only present she had had at the The Finance Committee's report for the quarter com- S.W. and W.M. elect, as Master of the lodge for the ensu- ing year. Bro. Stephens was invested as I.P.M., and the hands of the Craft ; but they had all been looked upon with mencing 30th June was read. From this it appeared that great pleasure, and had been brought out on all festive was £i359 following brethren were invested as the W.M.'s officers for the balance on the Male Fund at 30th June : Bros. Wm. Gray, S.VV. ; F. A. Hawthorn, occasions. He hoped also that when he and his wife were 6s. d., subsequent receipts, £890 6s., total, £2249 12s. 41b the year 4 J.W. ; J. E. Walford, P.M., Treas.; P. G. N. Goldney, no more the presents would be handed down to their child- Expenditure , £2126 ios. 2d. ; balance, £123 2s. 2d. ren, and that as years rolled on the lodge might never regret 14s. d., sub- Sec ; Edwin George, S.D.; George J. Glover, J.D. ; C. Widows' Fund.—Balance 30th June, £1604 3 , D.C; George Haynes, the step it had taken. sequent receipts, £giS Ss. 6d., total, £2523 2s. od. Ex- H. Fisher, I.G. ; Henry Patient W.S. ; VV. Matthews, Org. ; and J. J. Marsh, Tyler. Bro. The Worshipful Master next proposed " The Visitors," penditure , *(, 1927 12s.; balance, £595 ios. gd. Sustenta- to whicii Bros. Mayes Lander, and Dr. Hunter replied. d., subsequent Stephens having admirably delivered the charges, the Audi- , tion Fund.—Balance 30th June, £59 16s. 4 , and subsequently it was In proposing " The Health of the Past Masters," the receipts, 13s. od. ; total , ios. id. Expenditur e, tors' report was taken as read £14 £74 unanimousl y adopted and ordered to be entered on the Worshi pful Master referred with pride to the admirable £2 gs. ; balance, £72 is. id. style in whicii Bro. T. Hastings Miller, P.M., had that The report was received and adopted , and cheques as minutes. for On the motion of Bro. Hastings Miller, P.M., seconded evening performed the ceremony of raising. recommended were ordered to be signed. Two petitions Bro. T. Hastings Miller, P.M., in acknowledging the werc examined , and by Bro . Matthews, a vote of thanks was unanimously admission to tbe Institution by election hens for the able manner in which he toast said the Past Masters of the lodge were as parents the petitioners were placed on the list. One petition was passed to Bro. Step had performed the ceremony of installation ; and Bro. who looked jealously after tlieir children , and they saw that rejected. the work was done properly. The Past Masters therefore A vote of thanks to the Chairman closed the proceedings. Stephens in acknowledging the vote expressed the great pleasure he always felt in doing anything he could which were proud of the members of the lodge. But if at any would further the cause of Masonry. time the lodge should want the help of the Past Masters On the motion of Bro. VV. Stephens, I.P.M., seconded they would at once be prepared to give it. He took this |Rep©Bffi fc ||liI 3 by Bro. VV. Gray, S.VV., a vote of condolence with the opportunity of assuring the W.M. that the Past Masters family of the late Dr. Twining was unanimously passed. wished him a happy and successful year of ofiice, and that Lodge was then closed and the brethren adjourned to an when he retired he might retire with laurels. w-aBaMLgSgflgapg-*- exceedingly choice banquet , supplied in best style by Bro. To the toast of " The Secretary and Treasurer," who H. L. AUardyce. The brethren who partook of it were the were highly complimented by the Worship ful Master on f&asonrg. VV.M. (presiding) and Bros. Wm. Stephens, G.A.P. ; VV. the way they did their work. (Eraft Gray, 1. E. Walford, P.M., Treas. ,- Edwin George, W. Bros. George and Walford responded, both breth ren Matthews, Charles Smout, George Beck, I hos. Glover, P. stating that they desired to see the lodge prospering. Bro. TRANQUILLITY LODGE (No. 185).—The Walford said the Treasurer of a lodge should always be lodge after the usual recess was held Goldney, B. Jeffries, H.Harper, George Humphries, A. H. first meeting of this Fisher, and J. G. Patient. Visitors : H. W. Mayes, 1697, ready to advance money to the lodge, and he was prepared on Monday at the Guildhall Tavern. The ordinary meet- to do it. Although the lodge had decreased in numbers it but as P.G.A.P. Middlesex; George Brotheridge, 1694 ; E. M. ings are held on the third Monday in the month , ; VV. S. Hunter, P.M. 16 Josep h had not decreased in prosperi ty, but he hoped it would next Monday evening is a Jewish Festival (Tabernacles), Lander, P.M. 1642 77; Young, J.VV. 1745 ; M. Fieldwick, P.M. 1364 ; and H. soon have more members. He would like to see initiates, and a large proportion of the brethren are Jews, an emer- as thelodgecould very well do with tenora dozen more mem- for Monday last. Bro. A. Massey, P.M. C19 and 192S (Freemason). . gency meeting was convened At the conclusion of the banquet the usual toasts were bers. He did not want to see the lodge go down , a lodge he Staley, VV.M., presided, and there was a very large attend- had belonged to from its commencement. They had been Tuck and Roscnfeld were raised , proposed and honoured. ance of brethren. Bros. In proposing " The Grand Officers " the Worshi pful very unfortunate in having members carried away by and Bros. Lebus, Myers, Emanuel, Reeves, Birn , and sickness and death . Very few lodges had lost so many of Master said the brethren of the lodge had always wished Cohen were passed. Bros. Abraham Cohen (formerly the lank of a Grand members by death, but he hoped the worst days of the Benjamin Ramus (late of the Commercial to see Bro. W. Stephens attain this lodge) and Officer, a position which they considered eminently adapted lodge were past, and that it would prosper. Lodge, Glasgow,) were elected jo ining members. Bro. The toasts of "The Officers " and "The Lay Mem- gnation as Secretary of the to fill , by the services whicii he had rendered to Free- Philli p Levy tendered his resi masonry. After many years their wish was gratified, and bers " were next given, the S.W. responding for the lodge, after a service ot nearly a quarter of a century. former , and Bvo. Jeffries for the latter, and the Tyler's and a reso- he was made Assistant Grand Pursuivant of England The resignation was accepted with much regret, the ofiice of Master of the Marquis toast closed the proceedings. lution was passed acknowledging the valuable services ren- during the year he held Bro. Levy. Bro. Asher I. Myers was of Ri pon Lod ge for the second time. dered to the lodge by Bro. VV. Stephens, A.G.P., in replying to the toast, ST. MARTIN'S-LE-GRAND LODGE (No. elected Secretary pro tcm. in ofiice that he did not know how to The brethren afterwards adjourned to banquet, at which said he was so young 1538)- —This prosperous lodge held the first meeting of the respond. Since he had been appointed the work had not official year on Wednesday, at the Guildhal l Tavern , under thc VV.M. presided. The usual loyal and Masonic toasts attended the meetings of Grand were proposed and responded to. Bros. Harfeld , P.M., been very easy. He had the presidency of the Master, Bro. William Smith . The ged the toast of Lodge, and had also attended thc Special Grand Lodge at lodge was opened punctually at 4.30, and after the confir- and Moses, Montefiore Lod ge, acknowled York when the Prince of Wales laid the first stone of the "The Visitors." Bros. Ross, P .M. ; Barnett , P.M. ; and mation of the niinutes and disposal of other routine work to the harmony of the evening. Art Institute. The Grand Master and the Grand Officers of the lodge, Bro. Lee was raised by the VV.M. to the other brethren contributed were then received by the Yorkshire brethren with all the Sublime Degree of a Master Mason. The accounts show a wishes with which Masons LAMB LODGE (No. 192). —A enthusiasm and all the good satisfactory state of the finances, a fact which it is always LION AND were always received wherever they went. The Lord pleasant to call attention to. After defray ing all expenses meeting of this lodge was held on Thursday, the 4th inst., Grand Officers in a manner There were present Bros. H. A. Mayor of York entertained the of the year and contributing liberall y to the Masonic at Cannon-street Hotel. which left the best impression in their minds. Thanking Charities, Bro. Smith on relinquishing his office of Master Pratt, VV.M. ; H. Stevenson , S.W. ; Barclay Perkins, in which he had spoken of him he Sec. ; VV. Medwin , S.D. ; T. the W.M. for the way left above £100 in hand to the credit of the General J.W. ; G. Abbott, P.M., assured the brethren that as he had endeavoured so he Funds and on the lodge Charity Funds. Bro. A.D.C. ; M. Dowland , I.G. ; T. Cohu , P.M., , £50 Forster, should endeavour to do his duty in the Marquis of Ripon T. J. Robertson, W.M. elect, was then presented Steward ; Dyer, Tyler ; E. Roberts, P.M. ; S. T. Lucas, Lodge as long as he was in thc Grand Lodge of England. to receive the benefit of installation. The cere- P.M. ; Cobb, Dart, Williams, Smith, Saward, and Davis. hens then proposed " The Health of the W.M. Stevens, P.M. ; Bro. Step " mony was performed by Bro. Charles Woolmer Williams, Visitors : Bros. Rest, W.M. 12SS ; J. 1426 whom he had the pleasure some years since of initiating, P.M., of the Star Lodge, 1275, who is a son of Bro. and Cotton, 1615. from the bottom round of meeting werc read and con- and whom he had seen work up Major Williams, the Treasurer of the St. Martin 's-le- The minutes of the previous the ladder to the highest position in the lodge. He had Grand Lodge, of which Bro. Chas. Williams is also one of firmed, and a ballot was taken for Mr. C. Woodcock for known him also in another institution with which he was the founders. Great praise is due to him for unusual effi- initiation , whicii proved unanimous ; the candidate was, here he was sure command of thc W.M. connected , and knowing his zeal in that sp ciency in the work he had undertaken. There was no however, unable to be present. By he would make a good Mason. He had now attained the effort of memory ; he had the whole ritual in his heart and the bye-laws of the lodge were read. An appeal was made summit of his ambition in this lodge and the brethren mind , from which the words flowed fluently with proper on behalf of a distressed brother of the lodge, and 10 lad to find that the first initiate in the lodge was the lodge funds, to Jwhich was were g . emphasis and accentuation. After Bro. Robertson had guineas were voted from now the Master. Previousl y it had ' been founde rs and been duly installed in the presence of a Board of Installed added £7 4s. 6d., the result of a subscri ption among the his year of office he After other matters of minor import the joining members. No doubt during Masters, the brethren were readmitted and saluted their brethren present. would obtain the same golden opinions that the brethren new Master in the Three Degrees, and the ceremony con- lodge was closed in due form, the brethren subsequently ht his year of office be a after which the usual Alasonic now entertained of him. Mig cluded with the delivery by Bro. Williams of the usual sitting down to banquet, happy one, and the brethren speak of him at the end of it addresses to the Master, Wardens, and brethren. toasts were honoured , and a pleasant evening spent. as they did now. The officers for the ensuing year were then invested by ing said he had been chair- LODGE (No. .—This The Worship ful Master reply Bro. Robertson, and the manner in whicii he addressed to KENNINGTON 1381) man of a good many bodies, but this was the first time he each of his officers a few original words of his own beyond lodge met at the Horns Tavern , Kennington-park , on the had had the honour of being Master of a Craft lodge. In the mere formal detail of their duties, warrants the expec- 2nd inst. Among those present were Bros. J. Cockburn, that position he should try to do his duty. Although he tation that in Bro. Robertson the lodge has selected a W.M.; Appleton , S.W. ; Stranger, J.VV. ; VV. Mann , might not be able to please himself he hoped he should be Master who will do credit to his office. The officers of the P.M., Treas.; VV. Stuart, P.M., Sec ; J. P. Webb, able to please the brethren , and that they might say so year are Bros. Wm. Smith, I.P.M. ; Parkes, S.W. ; Hatch, I.P.M. 5 Plowman , J.D. -, Mcred yth , I.G. ; Feuillade, when he left the chair. Leaving this subject he had now Williams, P.M., Treas. ; Hookey, Sec ; Levers- Kock, P.M.; George Everett, j.W.; D.C; Foale, W.S. ; the most pleasant duty to perform that any Master of the edge, S.D.; Fluck, J.D. ; Barnett, I.G.; and Gilbert, P.M.; Higgins, P.M. ; and T. C. Walls, P.P.G.S.B. Marquess of Ripon Lodge had had to perform since the were Bros. A Tyler. Middx., P.M. Among thc visitors yling, lodge had.been established. According to the bye-laws of Bro. Robertson, having risen for the lirst time, said W.M. 975 ; Bean , J.VV. 10S ; Vera, J.D. 1539 ; Stokes, the lodge it was decided that the founders of the lodge that he thought that was now the proper time to present to 72 ; and Donnovan , 1963. should have a founder 's jewel. Bro. Stephens was one Bro. Smith, their I.P.M., the handsome jewel which had The minutes of the previous meeting having been read of the founders and had a jewel, and as first Master of the been unanimously voted to him by the lodge. Bro. Smith and confirmed , Bro. Dennis was passed to the Degree of lodge he had as all other Masters of the lodge had, a jewel had thoroughly earned it. He had known cases where the F.C, and the name of Mr. Edwin Montagu Armstrong at the end of his term of ofiice. Last year he became jewel had been given indiscriminatel y, but that was not so having been successfull y submitted to the ballot , that Master of the lodge for the second time. It had been Smith and he (the W.M.) had much initiated into Craft mysteries ; both in the case of Bro . , gentleman was duly thought by the breth ren almost folly to present Bro. pleasure in presenting it to him, and hoped that he would ceremonies being well performed by the W.M. Since the Stephens with more jewels in connection with the lodge. It wear and enjoy its possession for many years. last meeting of the lodge Bros. Speedy, P.M. -, Cooper , was known to thc brethren that liro. Stephens had a. jev-el Bro. Smith having acknowledged this mark of the esteem S.D. ; and Marston have died. In token of respect to at home who was of far more value than any jewel the thc Secretary, wore Masonic mourning, and of the brethren in a few suitable words, their memories the brethren lodge could confe r upon him ; and therefore it was decided among other communications, announced the death of votes of condolence were severally passed by the lodge to that instead of presenting him with a jewel they should Bro . Mutter, whereupon it was moved by Bro. Moffatt, their respective families. recognise his worth by presenting his wife with a slight P.M., and seconded by Bro. Woodward, P.M., that The lodge was then closed and the brethren adjourned to testimony of their esteem for him. Some few years ago a vote of condolence be entered on the minutes and the banquet. U pon the removal of the cloth the customary he (thc W.M.) had the pleasu re of attending in that room that a letter in accordance therewith be sent to Bro. toasts followed. at the celebration of Bro. Stephens's silver wedding, so Mutter 's widow by the Secretary on behalf of the lodge. " The Health of the W.M." was warml y proposed by that the brethren knew that Bro. Stephens's jewel at home A vote of thanks was subsequently passed to Bro. the I.P.M., in which he congratulated him upon the very had been connected with him some 30 years. It was decided Williams, jun., for the admirable manner in which he had excellent manner he had performed the ceremonies. that the lodge should present something to Mrs. Stephens. performed the installation ceremony, in reply to which, The Worshi pful Master having in a few modest sentences That lady was consulted as to what she would like, and the Bro . Williams in thanking them for the compliment said expressed his thanks, then gave " Thc Initiate," and the resul t was that the lodge now presented her with a hand- that he felt it a great honour to be invited to perform toast having been cordially drunk , Hro . Armstrong replied some gold broach and a pair of gold earrings. Bro. such an important ceremony in so important a lodge. in a neat speech. Stephens had been very ill , but IJr. Andrew Clark gave The lodge work concluded at seven o'clock, and was fol- " The Health of the Visitors " followed. This toast in him every hope that he would get well, and the Craft lowed by a sumptuous banquet, where brethren to the num- response received full just ice from Bros. A yling and Vera . for the benefit of the body at were Bros. " followed , coup led with thc name of generallyitrusted he would. . ber of nearly So sat down. Among the guests " The Past Masters large. F. A. Philbrick, Q.C, P.G.D., Deputy Prov.G.M. Essex ! Bro. Webb, who replied at length ; but, in answer to re- , Sec Royal Masonic Institution ior Boys ; I- peated calls, Bro. G. Everett also acknowledged thc com- Bro. VV. Stephens in reply said it was exceedingly grati- F. Binckes f ying to know that as far as Mrs. Stephens was concerned C. Strong, P.G. Stwd. ; II. J. Reynolds, P.G. Stwd. ; *-• pliment upon behalf of himself and colleagues. P.M. ; G. Corbie, P M. A- *-*>"'" " The Treasurer and Secretary " was replied to by Bros. the brethren thought of her as they had previously thought E. Matier, 1910 . 453 i of him. He could only say she had been all he could de- rant, P.M. 5O9 i K. J. Cox, P.M. 913 ; E. F. Edwards. Mann and Stuart, and the toast of "Thc Ollicers " was C. Woolmer Williams, A sire; and during thc past two years being a very excellent P.M. 78S ; E. A. Wells, P.M. 15 J responded to by Bros . ppleton , Stranger, and others. The ; Glass, W.M. ; R. Robins, P.M. 25 « brethren then separated. nurse he had passed the opinion that he had never appre- P.M. 1275 J. 453 George Smith, jun., I.P.M. 1S39; G. T. Carter, P.M. his best, and he was sorry that he had often felt his short- ALDERSGATE Paige LODGE (No. 1657).—A meet- 3S2 ; J. , 1573 »' W. McMurdoch , 1426 ; J. Bald- comings. He had also to than k them for the very hand- ing of this lod ge was held on wins, 1692 ; B. Haynes, ; Charles James, ; Harold some jewel which laced upon his breast. He Monday, thc Sth inst., at thc 27 15 they had p Castle and I'alcon Hotel , Aldersgate-street, when there Levett, 452 ; E. Stimson, 15; F. Plummer, 15 ; Herbert should always wear it with pleasure when occasion offered. were present H. Cooper , Bros. Dr. Samuel Benton , VV.M. ; Samuel 27; G. Thomas, 1194 ; John A. J. Woodward, He had worn medals before, but he had never received one White, S.W. ; E. Y. Jolliffe I94 J J- J- Reisley, ; John Grey, ; W. W. with more pleasure than he had experienced that evening. , J.W. ; Rev. Richard Lee, 534 g33 Chap.; I. D. Allcroft, P.M., Treas.; Rev. Dr. P. H. E. Brette, Morgan, 211; J. D. E. Farr, 1293 ; F. C. Dixie, 453 ; Bro. Chas. Williams said that he could not adequatel y P.M. Sec; A. Field, W. H. Froom , S.D.; Edward Anderton , J.D.; 30; John Edwards, 449 ; T. W. Legge, is; express his sincere appreciation of the honour the brethren Joseph Renals, D.C ; Thomas H. J. Dutton , 1706 ; P. S. Villiers, Sg ; VV. "Hanson had done him his name with the toast Benskin , D.C ; George 7 J. , , not only in coupling , Vickery, I G.; A. B. Hudson and M. R. Webb, Stwds. ; 1706 ; and E. C. Massey (Freemason). but more especially for having permitted him to perform Fred Crockford , W.S. ; Alfred After dinner the customary loyal and Craft toasts were the ceremony of initiation in so distinguished a lodge Brookman , I.P.M.; Dr. , and Alder Smith , John Larkin , Thomas George Vickery, Geo. proposed from the chair and duly honoured. he felt some diffidence in having to perform it. It was not Rawlinson In proposing , Win . Wilberforce Thompson , James Shotter, "The Health of the R.W. Pro Grand the first time he had been permitted to perform that impor- Charles William Lovett, and H. Master, Deputy Grand Master, and the rest of the Grand tant ceremony, Thomas, Tyler. Visitors : and personally speaking he hoped that it Bros. J. H. Puleston , M.P., VV.M. 21s ; lohn S. Tvler Officers " Bro. Robertson said that it was a standard toast would not be the last. His services in any capacity were W.M. 1460 ; VV. P. Roberts * which it was quite unnecessary for him to , P.M. ,Si anil ,60. ; W G dilate upon with always at the command of the breth ren of the St. Johnson , g-; J. Tickle, 1702, P.G.R. Middx.; and E. a view of claiming ifrom them that recognition which it Martin 's-le-Grand Lodge. West, P.M. 4, P.G.R . Surrey. deserved. It was in appreciation !of those distinguished In proposing " The Health of the Visitors " the Wor- After the usual brethren who b business of the lodge, Bros. VV. W. y effect of their eminent services had been shipful Master said it was so very important a toast that he Thompson and James Shotter were raised to the Third raised to ofiice in Grand Lodge. They were honoured to- was almost iuclined to call it the toast of the evening, ln Degree, and Bro. Charles Wm. Lovett night b tbe presence of a distinguished Grand Officer say passed to the y , ing that he was not casting any slight upon the distin- Second Degree, thc ceremony in both cases being most Bro. Philbrick, P.G.D., and who was not only dis- guished brother who had just sat down, because he was in- ably performed by the W.AL and officers. tinguished in the Masonic world, but was also eminent cluded among the visitors. There was a goodly nnmber of The brethren afterwards dined together. outside of it, in fact he must call him a shining luminary. visitors present, including many distinguished brethren. Bro. Philbrick in replying said he was sure that it must He had no doubt that each of those brethre n would be de- be a proud thing for any Mason to respond to a toast that li ghted to respond ; but he intended to begin as he meant had been honoured as that which the brethren had just to go on, namely, to ask only one visitor to respond to this ALL SAINTS LODGE (No. 1716) .—The in- drunk. He could not attempt, nor would he for one toast, and the fact that hcshould this evening call upon two stallation meeting of this lodge took place on Friday, the moment wish to suppose that the coupling of his name must be taken as the exception that was to prove his rule. 5th inst., Bro . J. House, W.lvl., presiding, supported by with it by his old friend, whom he rejoiced to see in the He would therefore couple with this toast the names of the following officers , brethren , and visitors : Bros. T. L. chair of that lodge that evening, had anything to do with Bros. Cordwell, a Provincial Grand Officer , and Villiers. Kennett, S.W. ; H. J. Hancock, J.VV.; J. A. Alloway, the reception of it. But he could say on behalf of those Bros. Cordwell and Villiers having both replied, the Chap.; VV. G. Wilshaw, Sec ; VV. J. Rundcll , S.D. ; E. very distinguished noblemen that not only had they worked W.M. next proposed the health of " The Past Masters, Witherstone, j.D. ; J. Grout, Org. ; J. C. Pittam , I.G. : hard in the interests of the Craft, but that they well the Treasurer, and Secretary of the Lodge." The Past W. C Young, P.M. ; J. Kemp Coleman, P.M.; Leonard deserved their brethren 's recognition and esteem and trust. Masters had deserved well of the lodge, which was not a Potts, P.M. ; VV. H. Farnfield, P.M. ; J. Smith, E. C. He trusted he might be pardoned for saying that it was very old one, having been consecrated in 1S75, but that it Knowles, VVm. Mills, A. H. Bond, R. Nichols, R. H. not merely a discharge of official duties (which involved had prospered was evident from the number of brethren Harlan d, W. Pearson , T. Johnson, W. J. Sampson, Geo. official attendance) and acting as mere ornamental figures whom they saw assembled that evening. The Treasurer Harrison , Tyler. Visitors : Bros. VV. Clarke, P.G.P. ; in distinguished posts, that the Pro Grand Master and was a vcry old friend of his, and had initiated him. He A. VV. Ellingford, P.M. S34 ; F. Robinson , S.VV. 781 ; R. Deputy Grand Master had each of them won the regard of was sorry to see that he fBro. Major Williams) had been K. Bull, D.C 7S1 ; H. Kemp, 1776 ; Asher, J.VV. 1339 ; their brother Masons; and he had himself known and seen obliged to leave them. The Secretary, Bro. Hookey, was Wainright, P.M. 33; F. H. Cozens, Org. 907 ; and several when the Provincial Grand Master was holding the seals one who devoted himself to the interests of the lodge in others. of the Foreign Office, that Lord Carnarvon at anxious every possible way, and was thoroughly appreciated by the The minutes of the previous meeting having been con- times in connection with the affairs of the nation ; when his brethren. He was sure the brethren would receive the firmed , the annual accounts and the report of the Audit own time was of the very briefest, the first sacrifice of the toast with hearty acclamation. He would ask Bro. Wood- Committee werc read and unanimously received and time was always made in the cause of Masonry ; no wonder ward and the Secretary to respond. adopted , disclosing a very satisfactory state of affairs, then that the Craft progressed ; no wonder that its interests Bro. Woodward, while expressing his thanks for the there being a substantial balance in the hands of the were thoroughly cared for when they were able to have the honour done those to whom the toast referred , also re- Treasurer after every liability had been discharged. In services of such distinguished noblemen, at whose heart gretted the absence of the Treasurer, and said his absence connection with the Benevolent Fund recently constituted the cause of Freemasonry was ever present. For the rest rendered it more necessary for him to remind the brethren on the initiative of the W.M., the sum of five guineas was of the Grand Officers he returned his thanks. He ventured that the Treasurer had rendered them great services when voted from the lodge funds and a donation of three guineas to say that they thoroughly deserved the recognition the the lodge was formed , as he had advanced the necessary was given by Bro. House, VV.M., as a commencement of brethren had just given them. They had that evening funds; that debt had long since been paid off , and they the voluntary offerings to this fund. The initiation of Mr. heard the W.M. state to the J.VV. that it would now become had now £100 in hand. VV. Sampson was then proceeded with, the ceremony being a privilege and duty of his to attend the Quarterl y Com- The Secretary having also responded, most impressively rendered by Bro. House. Bro. T. L. munication of Grand Lodge. He would find that an Bro. Philbrick said he owed the brethren an apology for Kennett was next presented as Worshipful Master for important matter was still before Grand Lodge, namely, again intruding himself upon the brethren , but the W.M. the ensuing year, and a Board of Installed Masters the discussions upon the Constitutions of the Order. They had entrusted him with the gavel for the purpose of pro- having been formed he was duly installed into the chair, had to see what was for the good of Freemasonry in the posing an important toast—" The Masonic Charities." the ceremony being carried out most impressivel y and ably time coming, to try to put matters straight as far as they No one regretted more than he did the absence of Bro. by the retiring Master, Bro. J. House, who also gave the could be put straight. They were , not to think that the Goddard , for no one more than Bro. Goddard could appre- various addresses. Bro. Kennett then invested his office rs Masons of this generation were wiser than the Masons of ciate and describe the efforts that had been made to bring as follows: Bros. H. J. Hancock, S.W.; W. J. Rundell , the past, or that they are immutable. He felt it a solemn about that desi rabl e period in the world's history—the J.W. ; VV. H. Farnfield , P.M., Treas. ; J. A. Alloway) and a serious duty which was cast upon Masons of thc present arrival of the millenium. Despite these efforts, however, Chap. ; R. H. Harland, Sec. ; E. Witherstone, S.D. ; time, so to model and so to leave the Constitutions to the the millenium had not come. With all their efforts J. C Pittam, J.D. ; E. C. Knowles, D.C. ; VV. G. Wil- Masons who must succeed that the book must be handed there was still poverty, there was still woe. What shaw, I.G.; J. Grout, Org. ; and J. Harrison , Tyler. Bro. down with their great traditions preserved, but above all the Craft did in the cause of charity was one of VV. Clarke, P.G.P., acted as Director of Ceremonies, carry- unity preserved, the ancient landmarks respected, their chief glories. No body in any part of the ing out the duties of that position in such a manner as to and that Masonry as it was in the past, as it world could point to their institutions and say receive a very cordial vote of thanks for the valuable assist- is in the present, might so long remain in the these are supported by our free-will offerings, and they ance and pleasure he had afforded the W.M. and brethren. future. It was a great pleasure to him to come as a rival the Charities of the Masons. Bro. Philbrick went on On the motion of Bro. J. Kemp Coleman, P.M., seconded visitor to a lodge prospering as this was prospering, and to refer to the results of the last festival of the Boys' by Bro. Leonard Potts, P.M., and supported by Bro. J. which bid fair to march on its way adequately representing School, and referred in high terms to Bro. Binckes in con- House, I.P.M., a vote of thanks was passed to Bro. Wil- the great principle of the Order. He congratulated the nection with the result. He went on to say that he had shaw on his retirement from the office of Secretary. lod ge upon the accession to office of his friend the W.M. ; heard with pride and pleasure that their newly installed After some other business of a formal character liiad been he would not anticipate what some other speakers would W.M. on that occasion took up the very best of all the lists transacted the lodge was closed in due form and the majority refer to, further than to say that when he saw the manner that were taken up, showing a sum of over £200. That or the officers , brethren , and visitors reassembled at the in which the W.M. took up his work he could not but think showed that in this lodge the principles were recognised and Three Nuns Hotel, Aldgate, for the annual banquet. Thc that it was very clear that the suffrages of the brethren had carried out with the most generous warmth of heart. In newly-installed W.M., Bro. Kennett, occupied the chair, fallen upon the right man. proposing this toast he coupled with it the name of Bro. ably supported by the Past Masters of the lodge, fulfilling Bro. Smith, I.P.M., in proposing the next toast said that Binckes, who was a honoured guest on this occasion. the arduous duties of that position with the utmost geniality l ing, said that he hi and tact. a very delightful task devolved upon him as I.P.M., but he Bro. Binckes in rep y ghly appreciated The usual Masonic toasts were almost wished that it had .been in .the hands of some one the honour of having his name coupled with this toast. duly honoured, that of more competent than himself. His duty was now to propose There was no greater Masonic charm than Masonic " The Officers of Grand Lodge, Present and Past," being " The Health of their Newly-Installed W.M." Actions charity. Being so frequently called upon in connection responded to by Bro. W. Clarke, P.G.P., who in the spoke louder that words, and his action had demonstrated with this toast put him in the difficulty of having to be course of his speech claimed the attention of the brethren the prudence of the brethren in putting him into the chair, always striving after new ideas in which to convey his to some of the changes contemplated in the Book of Con- and it only now remained for him as I.P.M., to ask the acknowledgments. The speech of the proposer on this stitutions and to the rebuilding of Freemasons' Hall. brethren to drink Bro. Robertson 's vcry good health, and occasion having been of so exhaustive a character relieved In the course of the evening the Worshipful Master in wish felicitous terms presented a gold Past Master's jewel, of the him a prosperous year of office. him of the necessity of saying very much . They were near value of In replying, the Worshi pful Master said that he proposed the election times of the two Educational Institutions, and £10 ios., to Bro. J. House, I.P.M., as a token of to reply to the toast which so nearly affected himself in as many took an interest in the results who had not hitherto the appreciation in which his services had been esteemed by few words as would adequately convey his sense of the contributed anything to their support ; and to these the brethren. very kind way in which it had been proposed and the brethren he made an appeal. The blue ribbon of the year The musical arrangements were under the able care of hearty recognition it had met with from the brethren. in point of amount collected had been won by their W.M., Bros. F. H. Cozens and J. Grout, Organist of the lodge, supplemented by the kind help of other members of the He believed it was customary on occasions of this kind to whom he tendered his warmest thanks. He lod for an incoming Master to state in somewhat explicit terms had several invitations for the evening, but seeing ge. the manner in which he meant to carry out his duties in the that this was his first invitation to this lodge ensuing year. If from his manner to-night the brethren and also regarding the fact that he owed his personal ST. LEONARD LODGE (No. 17 66).—The first thought he should perform his duties properly, hc hoped thanks to their Master for what he had done, he had felt monthly meeting after the va cation of this lod ge was held they would accept that manner as an earnest in that that his fi rst duty to-night was to the St. Martins-le-Grand at the Town Hall, Shoreditch , on the 3rd inst. Bro. J. A. direction. He would merely now thank them vcry heartily Lodge, who in the list they had sent up had indeed proved Jones, W.M., occupied the chair, and was supported by for the way in which the toast had been proposed and their lodge "le grand." Other toasts were honoured , in- Bros. E. Benjamin , I.P.M. ; L. Stean , P.M. ; C F. received. cluding "The Masonic Press," "The Musical Artists," Barham , P.M. ; A. A. Clement, S.W. ; Jas. Funston , The next toast the W.M. said was that of the " I.P.M. under the direction of Bro. Smith, whose name was coupled J.W. ; Rev. H. G. Henderson , M.A., Chap. ; J. Cox , *nd the Installing Master." He was under the impression with the toast, and " The Officers of the Lodge ; " and the Sec ; E. Walker, S.D. ; F. Matthews, J.D. ; H. J. mat their I.P.M. would have performed the ceremony, Tyler's toast concluding the proceedings was not given Thrower, D.C. ; G. C. Young, Org. ; L. A. Harrison and j "id it was only about a fortni ght back that Bro. Smith until a late hour. The meeting was in the highest degree E. T. Clark, Stewards ; and j. Very, Tyler. The mem- had declared his intention of not performing it. As far successful. bers present were Bros. E. T. Henman , H. VVaynforth , T. as the I.P.M. was concerned, his disinclination probably Douglas, S. Fennell, E. T. Henman , jun., VV. Strickland, oily arose from that nervousness to whicii Bro. Smith had J. VV. Griffiths, Dr. Holt, F. Meriton , B. Nicholson , A. fold him he was subject, as he felt confident that he could ROYAL COMMEMORATION LODGE (No. Rogers, Jas. Roberts, G. Short, and T. Weatherley. "ave performed it perfectly. Bro. Smith had worked ex- 15S5).—A meeting of this lodge was held at the Fox and Among the visitors were Bros. J. VV. Long, P.M. Fitzroy tremely hard during the past year, and had given a great Hounds Hotel , Putney, on Wednesday, the 3rd inst. Bro. Lodge ; J. Smith, W.M. 193 ; J. Little , 1607 ; G. J, Ueal of time and attention to the perfecting of these cere- G. Mansell occupied the chair, and there were also present Musto, S13 ; E. Seymour, 1SS2 ; W. Shearman, 13S2 ; monies, and he (the W.M.) asked the breth ren to drink Bros. Smith, I.P.M. ; Whittey, P.M., S.W. ; Pardoe, and B. Legg, 15. " ro. Smith's health with all the honours as a man who had J.W.; Collick, S.D. ; Williams, J.D. ; Watkins, Treas. ; The lodge liaving been opened and the usual business "one his duty. The W.M. said he had been obliged to Robinson , P.M., Sec. ; Collings, P.M., D.C. ; Stacey, transacted , a ballot was taken for Mr. Alfred James Heard, couple the Installing Master with this toast, and he would P.M., Org. ; Strong, I.G. ; and a good number of brethren who was unanimousl y elected, and duly initiated into the ""-refore ask them to connect with this toast the health of and visitors, amongst the latter being Bros. Walter, P.M .; mysteries of the Order. Other matters connected with the . '?• Charles Williams, who was a founder of this lodge, Clarkson, Dunlop, Leger, and others. The business of the interests of the lodge were disposed of, after which the n so" of tn <-'r worthy Treasurer. evening was to initiate Messrs. Wing, Coombe, and Col- lodge was closed in ancient form , and the brethren retired Ur Smith representing this lod f °' , I.P.M., in replying, thanked the brethren man. The I.P.M., ge at the last anni- to refreshment. During the subsequent speeches reference L,the., ear'y manner in whicii the toast had been received , versary of the Boys' School, thanked the brethren for the was made to the capital working of the Master and his offi- a S J l,at rW J ' ne had felt it a great privilege to occupy the kindness shown him, and stated that his list amounted to cers and to the amounts contributed to the .Masonic Chari- Rair """ng the past year. It had been his study to do over 100 guineas. ties for so young a lodge. BRIXTON LODGE (No. —The first MONTAGUE GUEST LODGE (No. 1900) .— brethren of the lodge. What faults he might have shown 1949). be hoped his friends would attribute to his nationality—he regular meeting of the season was held at the Brixton The installation meeting of this lodge was held on Wed- was perhaps too sensitive in his actions. Still he assured Hall, Acre Lane, on Saturday last. Bro. H. B. Marshall, nesday evening, at the Inns of Court Hotel, Holborn. the brethren that what he had done he had done for C.C, W.M., was supported by the officers , Bros. W. E. Bro. G. P. Festa, W.M., presided , and there were also the Order in general as well as for that lodge in particular. Farrington, S.W.; H. Baldwin, J.W. ; H. Lovegrove, besides the officers of thelodgeand alarge number It was done from the purest sentiment for the society which P.M. and Sec ; W. Day, Treas. ; T. Poore, Hon. P.M.; present, ; R. Poore, D.C. ; the following visitors :—Bros. Sir John B. he had joined and the good of the members. Their A. J. Cox, S.D. ; C G. Ki pling, J.D. of lay members, acknowledgment of what he had done would be an en- VV. Farrington , Organist; C. J. Axford and E. Newby, Monckton , Pres. Bd. Gen. Purp.; Col . Shadwell H. couragement to him to do more in the future, and better Stewards ; and J. Daly, Tyler. Bro. Edgar Bowyer, Clerke, G. Sec. ; Col. J. Peters, G. Swd. Bearer; Edgar even than he had done in the past. Grand Standard Bearer, was a visitor; also Bros. C. Lee, Bowyer, G. Std . Br. ; Frank Richardson, P.G.D.; In proposing the toast of " The Visitors " the Worship- W. Pooler, G. Moss, S. P. Catterson, and several other ful Master said each toast as they came to it made them think brethren. Robert Grey, P.G.D. ; Peter de Lande Long, P.G.D. ; , P.G.D. ; it the toast of the evening, and now that they came to the Bro. C. J. Dore was raised, and Mr. Herbert Martin , loh n A. Rucker, P.G.D. ; Raynham W. Stewart toast of the visitors he thought they must claim for it that after a successful ballot, was duly initiated. '[ II. Matthews , P.G.D. Bengal ; Joshua Nunn , P.G.S.B. ; " character. They had been honoured by a very numerous The W.M. was obliged to leave early to fulfil another J. Terry, P.G.W. Herts : H. A. Dubois, P.G.W. Middle- Platt, P.G.W. and illustrious body of guests, and personall y he felt greatly engagement, so could not remain to refreshment. A sex; W. Lake, P.G. Reg. Cornwall ; J. P. indebted to those he saw around him. Most of them were pleasant evening was spent under the presidency of Bro. Cheshire ; A. H. Tattershall, P.M. 140 ; D. M. Dewar, A. Tisley, P.G. aware—if they were not when they came into the room, H. Lovegrove, P.M. P M. 1415; A. E. Gladwell , P.M. 172; they were after the remarks of Sir John Monckton—of his Std. ; Herbert Dicketts, P.G. Std.; Thomas Arnold, 7S0 ; BATH.—Royal Cumberland Lodge (No. 41).— Wetherall, 741; and H. (Bro . Hedges') connectionlwith one of the great Charities ]. F. Waest, P.M. 753 ; R. Loftus of the Order, and it was a position he was proud to hold, The first meeting of the second session was held at the Mass ey, P.M. (Freemason). . Masonic Hall, on Thursday, 4th inst., when , although on the minutes ot the and he was delighted to say he was honoured by the pre- After the reading and confirmation of sence of nearly all the House Committee of the Girls' the circular of summons it was stated that the lodge prev ious meeting in April , and an emergency meeting in would be opened at 7.30 precisely, it was nearly S o'clock was School . It was a very great and kind compliment for them I une, the balance sheet whicii was highly satisfactory, before the procession of officers and Past Masters entered proceeded to instal Bro. to pay him to attend and see him installed in the chair. the room. The lod adopted , and Bro. Festa then Many other friends of his he was also delighted to see pre- ge was opened by Bro. E. J. B. Mer- F R. VV. Hedges, the Secretary of the Koyal Masonic cer, VV.M., assisted by the following officers : Bros. the ensuing year. The sent, and he felt it his duty to mention that he considered , I.P.M.; Institution for Girls, as VV.M. for it a very great mark of respect on their part. Cater Ashley, P.M. and Treas. ; C Wilkinson, ceremony was admirably performed , and Bro . Hedges, in P.J.VV., acting Sec. in the unavoidable absence of Bro. the brethren a perfect Bro. J. A. Rucker, P.G.D., responded, and said that Radway, P.M. ; Moutrie investin*-* the officers showed to though he had not expected to say anything, it was not , P.M. acting as D. of C ; Ruble, knowled ge of that part of the ritual. I'hc brethren in- P.M. and S.W. ; F. Wilkinson, P.M., actingas J.W. ; W. nf office were Bros. H. J. Capon, without very great plessure he found himself called upon vested with the collars to return thanks for this toast. The visitors were a very Peach, S.D. ; T. E. Wilton, J.D. ; VV. L. Baldwin , I.G. ; s!w. ; H. Slyman , P.M., J.W. ; VV. H. Dean, P.M., Foote, Org. ; Gregory and J. G. Wilton , Stwds.; P.Ms. , P.M., Sec. ; VV. H. Gardener , S.D. ; large body, and all of them knew the circumstances which Braham, Turner Dr. Hop Treas. : L D. Collier had brought them together. No one could avoid rejoicing J. , kins ; Bigwood, Tyler ; S. Brooks, P.M., J.D.; E. M. Dobie, I.G. ; CM. Tail, and many members of the lodge. Visitors : Bros. C Org. ; H. N. Pratt, W.S. ; and that Bro. Hedges had attained the high position of Master Daniel, P.M. Cox D.C ; W. H. Staff , of a lodge, and if he did the duties of the chair only half 65 ; J. , P.M. 751 ; W. Clements, 906. Banks, Tyler. as well as for some years he had performed the duties of The minutes of the previous meeting having been read After Bro . Festa had delivered thc addresses the and confirmed , Mr. Charles Baldwin , who had been with an elegant and valuable Secretary of the Girls' School the lodge would have reason previousl balloted for and elected W.M. presented him to rejoice that they had elected him as their Master. y , was admitted, properly Past Master's jewel and a collar and jewel, as . a prepared, and very carefully initiated by the W.M. The lodge of the excellent way in Bro. Raynham VV. Stewart, P.G.D., also responded. recognitition by the As uncle of Bro. Hedges he was proud to see him occupy explanation of the working tools was given by Bro. T. G. which he had discharged the duties of Master of the Brown , and the charge by Bro. Dr. Hopkins. Thc , and Bro. Festa in acknowledg- his present position, which he knew he would occupy lodge for the past year worthily and honourably. He was sure it would be Bro. Worshipful Master afterwards delivered a short address, in-r the gift said he did not require such a memento of the congratulating the brethren on their return to work, giving he had had as Master of the lodge, Hedges's endeavours to do so to the best of his ability, not very pleasant duty only for the lodge but for the honour of the Girls' School. a resume of events which had occurred during the vacation, for it would live in his memory. All he had done namely, the marriage of one brother, serious illness of Bros. duties properly, to render his He had known Bro. Hedgesjfroru the cradle, he had watched Ashley and Dr. Hopkins was to try to perform the his progress, and he knew that what he did he would do , both of whom had so far re- year comfortable to all the brethren , and to advance covered as to enable them to be p resent in lodge, the of Freemasonry to the best of his ability. well and with a will. lamented death of an old and hi hl the good Bro. VV. H. Dean, P.M., proposed "The Charities," g y respected member, The jewel was set in fifteen diamonds, and on the reverse Bro. F. Baldwin, concluding with a proposal that a letter inscription : " Viro ornatissimo Johan- as from the position of the VV.M., he would naturally feel of condolence should be sent to the family, bore the following a delicacy in proposing it. When he (Bro. Dean) was in which was nes Paulus Festa , Pro L'veralitate Ejus et Urbamtate et agreed to. Bro. VV. Peach read the report of the Per- SodalesSodali. D.D. Montague the chair he was pleased to do what he could for the Chari- Fidelitas Curato Munere , ties ; but with so many strong supporters of the Charities manent Committee on the third jubilee of the lodge, Guest Societas 1900. D.D. D.D. Oct. MCCCLXXXIII ." containing a recommendation which was adopted and em- closed al most immediatel y after the presen- round the table it would be superfluous to say much about bodied in the following resolution proposed b Lodge was the Masonic Institutions. He would, however, say this— y the VV.M. tation and acknowledgment, and the brethren adjourned to and seconded by the I.P.M. and passed unanimously, that toasts were proposed. that all the brethren ought to and should do the best they banquet, after which the usual could for the Charities. the following account of the celebration be written and In giving the toast of " The Grand Officers," the W.M. illuminated on vellum and suitably framed, to be hung in numerous company of those brethren Bro. j ames Terry replied. From what had fallen from the lodge room. said there was a Sir John B. Monckton they might conclude that this was present, and he asked the brethren to show the estima- "The Royal Cumberland Lodge, No. 41, completed its held them b drinking their healths a j ubilee meeting of the Secretary and the House Com- tion in whicii they y mittee of the Girls' School, and not much could be ex- 150th anniversary 26th April , 1SS3 (being the second oldest in the most cordial manner. provincial lodge in England). To commemorate this event Monckton in responding expressed the plea- pected to be said of the boys or the old people. Wel l, Sir J. B. they all liked the girls. In their youngest days there was the following officers and brethren subscribed 100 guineas sure, which was shared with him by the other Grand to the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys, thereby complet- he felt at being present. There was, therefore. some particular little girl who attracted their attention, and ing the endowment of the W.M. Officers, when they grew older they ventured to think, passing by 's chair as Vice-President, three reasons—first, to show their sympathy ancl teenng to and the chairs of the I.P.M., S.VV., J.W., Treasurer, Lodge, one of the youngest of the the boys and girls who came to them in the natural course Secretary, Director of Ceremonies the Montague Guest of events, of an old lady in thc corner who required some , S.D., LL)., and I.G. lodges, but certainly a most vigorous and estimable lodge, with votes in perpetuity for the Boys School : Edwd. way in the Craft ; secondly, to amount of consideration and care and thought and atten- ). B. Mercer, whicii had made excellent tion for past favours and services. The Girls' School of P.G.S. Wks. Somerset, W.M. ; Richard show their sympathy with one of the, he was going to say, B. Cater, I.P.M.; John Rubie, P.M., P.P.J.G.W. Somer- Charities; and, thirdly, to show course always would stand pre-eminent as No. 1 in the S.VV. ; Thomas Ames most engaging of their establishment. Wherever he went he always responded for set, , J.VV.; Thomas P. Ashley, heir esteem lor the much respected Secretary of that P.M., P.P.J.G.W. Somerset, Treas.; Charles W. Rad- the present VV.M. of the lodge. 1 he last reason the girls, whatever he thought of the boys and the old way, P.M., P.P.S.G.W. Somerset Charity, people, simply because it had always been the pet institu- , Sec; Thomas Wilton, specially brought him (Sir John Monckton) there ; al- P.M., P.P.J.G.W. Somerset, Dir. Cer. ; William Peach, inconvenience he did manage just to get tion of the Order, and he had not thc sligh test doubt it S.D.; Thomas E. Wilton though at great would always remain so, and as long as Freemasonry , J.D. ; Wm. L. Baldwin, I.G. ; r time for the installation , for he greatly objected to being J. Foote, Org.; W. B. Gregory, Joh n G. Wilton, Stewards ; and fork degree.' In coming flourished he hoped and trusted it would continue to be so. in time only for the " knife He hoped no cloud would overshadow the fortunes of the Past Masters : Edmund White, P.P.S.G.W. Somerset ; there they showed their regard for a most excellent Mason Edmund L. [Bagshawe, P.P.S.G.W. Somerset; Thomas the Craft . They were all Institution , but that it might always prosper, that it might and a most excellent servant of always have a kind word from Freemasons; and if in his P. Ashley, P.P.J.G.W. Somerset; Thomas Wilton, P.P. sen-ants, one way or another; he was lumselt in anotner J.G.W. Somerset; Thomas B. Moutrie, P.P.G.S.W. ht those who discharged the trust official capacity going throughout the country one word of S. Turner snhere, and he thoug his could bring money to the School when there was any Somerset ; John , P.P.S.G.D. Somerset ; John renosed in them with faithfulness and ability deserved the Ricketts, P.G. Steward England ; John Rubie, P.P.J. mentioned this to show with wavering between that and the Boys', he should esteem of their fellows. He always give kind consideration and a favourable G.W. Somerset ; Samuel G. Mitchell, P.P. Dir. Cer. what pleasure the Grand Officers came to bear testimony Somerset, P.P.J.G.D. Wilts ; Robert Peel Floyd, P.P.G. of Bro. Hedges. word for the Girls. In the absence of Bro. Binckes, Reg. Somerset ; to the ability and faithfulness he complimented him immensely on the enormous Joh n VV. Preston, P.P.S.G.W. Somerset; P. Festa, I.P.M., proposed " The VV.M.," a Francis Wilkinson , P.P.G.S. Wks. Somerset ; Phili p Bro. G. him to make it success which attended his last festival ; it was unpre- toast which did not need many words from Braham, P.P.G. Org. Somerset ; Henry Hop kins, P.P.S. In an assembly like this he thought cedented in amount, not alone in Freemasonry, but G.W. Warwick heartily acceptable. among all the charities of the world—£24,000—a sum all ; Chas. W. Radway, P.P.S.G.W. Somer- itsuperfiuous to dilate on it, especially after the compliment set; Richard B. Cater, I.P.M. ; " and the names of 49 Masons might be proud of. 1 hey all knew the good members of No. paid to the W.M. derivable from those Institutions by the recipients—the 41 in addition to the above. The Worshipful Master in replying said it was perhaps On the proposition of Bro. Cater, seconded bv Bro. I. know how to thank the good that they had done; but he must refer to Turner one of the most difficult tasks to the Benevolent Institution , which provided for those , it was determined also to have a short memorial of brethren for the very kind manner in which they had the event engraved on a brass plate to be attached to the for proposing it. He who had really been the authors of the present state received the toast, and Bro. Festa of things, that had set up the landmarks of the Order. W.M.'s pedestal, under direction of the Permanent Com- need hardly tell them that he looked upon the mastership mittee. Bro. Moutrie placed in thc hands of the VV.M. a very great honour conferred by the Whatever might be the attractions of the Girls' book on Freemasonry, printed in nf this lodee as a School, or the solid advantages of the Boys' 1775, bearing an inscrip- brethren. To be in such a position had been his most tion showing that it was presented to the lodge by Bro. years past ; and when they must come to the primary cause ; and where would earnest and anxious wish for many they have been but for the old men and women ? There- Wood in 1839. " had long been missing, but having been he owed to Bro. Festa this first intro- recently found by Bro. Johnson, he restored it to the lodge, He recollected that hewas fore he ventured to think that the old men were very duction to the founders of the Montague Guest Lodge. and a vote of thanks was accorded to him. Bro. S. Collis, thank him for the great retiring when forgetful of themselves they established first P.M. was proposed as a joining glad to take this opportunity to the Girls' Institution , and then the Boys, and then not till 5S7, member by Bros. he had rendered, and to tell him he appreciated it Rubie and Dr. Hopkins, and Bro . Comes, P.M. 1329, service follow 50 years after establishing an institution for themselves. most highly. It would be his earnest endeavour to proposed by Bros. Robinson and Cater. The acting J.W. his two predecessors in On these grounds he thought the claims of the benevolent the example already set down by came home to the affections of the Craft. He hoped the called attention to the banner presented to the lodge several th* rh-iir. and he trusted he might go through his year ot years ago by Mrs. Wilkinson , which she has recently reno- wishes which he knew liaa time would never come when there would be undue office with the same good rivalry between the three institutions, but that they vated, and a vote of thanks to her was passed. The VV.M. accompanied the two Past Masters, Bro. Dean and Bro. remarked on the pleasure with whicii he recognised the toast of 1 he l.l .M. would work together and that the Secretaries of all others Festa. He would now propose the would endeavour to do as well as each could everything presence of two Past Masters as visitors (mentioned above) All the brethre n of the lodge knew the great services who made an appropriate response. The lodge was then ge, and the most possible for the one he represented ; when he found that thnt hrother had rendered in the lod that Institution could not do business let him advocate the closed. 1 efficient manner in which hc had conducted the business ot twelve months. I'or those cause of the others. Bro. Terry concluded by congratu- MANCHESTER.—Trafford Lodge (No. 149 6). the chair during thc last lating Bro. Hedges on attaining the position of VV.M., had had great pleasure m presenting Bro —The installation meeting of this lodge was held on Mon- services he jewel which would enable them both on future occssions to stay day, the 8th inst., at the Alexandra Hotel, Moss-side. The Festa with the very handsome and valuable 1 .M. s his breast, and he would now ask together in lodges all through the ceremonies. He also following were present : Bros. McGarth , W.M. ; D. which he now wore upon thanked Bro. Hedges for the assistance he had iven to I.P.M. ; supplement the presentation by drinking to his g Johnson, J. T. Brierley, S.W. ; G. Burslem, tV,em to the Benevolent Institution , whicii showed that he did not J.W. ; George Johnson, J.D. ; B. Halliwell , I.G. ; H. health with all thc cordiality of which they were capable. Bro. Festa said if there confine his Masonry to one Institution of which he was so P. [ones, P.M., Sec ; F. B. Pugh, Org. ; I.C. Gill- The toast having been drunk , excellent an official. ; had experienced in Freemasonry, it was man, P.P.G.S.D. West Lane ; S. D. McKellen , P.M. was a pleasure he Bro. Dean, I.P.M. and Treas., responded to the toast VV. Briggs, C W. Maybury, T. L. Frith , T. Carter, J. in that evening, having had the pleasure of installing in the for whom from the very begin- of "The Treasurer and Secretary," the latter of whom he Kershaw, F. Long, VV. P. Davies, and W. Hill, Tyler. chair of the lodge a brother said had been prevented by a domestic affliction from Visitors I.P.M. ning when he entered the Order, he had formed : Bros. J. Moseley, P.M. 42 ; J. Buckley, " had lasted ever since. in staying to banquet. 277; T. Ward, ion ; J. Wild , 277 ; S. Smith, S.VV. a friendship, whicii liro. Slyman, VV., responded to the toast of "The ; W. M. Rye, W. to what Bro. Hed ges had said about him J. 854 4C7; E. Heywood, 277 ; J. regard . had Officers," which with the Tyler's toast brought the pro- Mellor, 854 ; F. Harrison , ; Dawson, P.M. 1? he certainly was a very enthusiastic Mason , and he 325 J. s ,' a credit to the Order, ceedings to a close. The evening was enlivened with some G. Chadderton , 834 ; W. Ashworth, 204 ; J. D. Bamford , endeavoured to do his duty and be singing by Bros. Stacey, Staff, Capon, Austen and Tate. and others. as well as to give "as much pleasure as he could to the 854, ge having been opened by the VV.M. and the The lod P.M. ; J. Atkinson, I.P.M.; and J. Skeaf , P.P.G.O. Thc your year of office. In the name of my brethren I have ' Bro. Auditor s report adopted , J. C. Gillman , the Instal- attendance list of members likewise included the names of now to present you with this dining room 'clock and ling Master, took the chair, and Bro. J. T. Brierley, W.M. Bros. Parker, \V. Hildyard, I. Jacobs, J. Rawsthorne, O. illuminated address, and along was p resented for the benefit of installation. A with these we ask you to elect, Dacroy, Tudor Rogers, D. T. Fleming, Ben Hughes, J. F. convey this suite of jewellery to Mrs. Savage with our of Installed Masters was formed , and Bro. Brierley , Board Ainsco-v, A. Beddoe, J. Galloway, J. S. Bramlcy, ). Craft, warmest greeting and best wishes. Before "drinking tho was duly placed in thc chair of K.S., and the brethren being VV. Anderton , A. Hines, P.M. 10^2; J. Fineberg, j. Skeaf ' ' , toast I call upon the Secretary to read thc terms^of the admitted was proclaimed and saluted in ancient form . The P.G.O.; P. Buck, F. Neubert , E. Brammall, T. L. Duncan , address. VV.M. then proceeded to invest his officers as follows : D. Gumming, I. Knott, I. Ballard, S. Mattison , E. Cotton. Bro. Josef Cantor, Secretary, then read the address, Bros. J. McGarth , I.P.M. ; Burslem , S.W. ; G. John- J. Boardman , W. S. Cook, Eaton Batty, H. Cooke, W. J. splendidl y illuminated by liro. ; VV. S. Watson P J. O. Marples, the I.G., son, J.W. , . M., Treas. ; C. VV. May- Champion , j. E. Jackson, P.P.G.S. of VV.; J. Reay, which was as follows : " To Bro. William Sec. ; B. Halliwell S.D. ; Biggs D. ; ]. Blum Savage, I.P.M. bury, , , J. , W . C. Fane, H. Bennett, E. H. Allen, J. B. Macpherson , 1609. Dear Sir and Brother, Org. ; S. D. McKellen on your retirement from the I.G. ; Pugh, , D.C ; W. Hill , G. E. Redmond, Ed gar Wilson , J. Mossop, F.J. Stimson, Worshi p ful Master's chair of thc lcr ; Carter, Kershaw and Davies, Stewards. Liverpool Dramatic Ty , A. H. Harrison, F. Macpherson, and S. Mattison. Amongst Lodge, No. 1609, ive desire to offer you our At the close of the ceremony the brethren repaired to the sincere con- the visitors during the meeting were Bros. Captain Wash- gratulations on the prosperi ty and unanimity Albion Hotel, Piccadilly, where, with the addition of several which have ington Pirrie, No. 7, New York : T. VV. Thompson , 537; characterised yotirycar's occupancy of the important office. brethren to those mentioned above, they sat down to a John Houlding, P.P.G. Reg. ; A. Child , 1505 ; C S. 1 hese essential elements of our noble Order have been lendid banquet. Upon the cloth being removed, the sp Deane, VV.M. 12S9 ; P. Gibson, S.S. 1299; J. Lawren- largely due to the excellent tact and admirable discretion usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given from the chair. son, 190, I.C; J. Whittaker, P.M. 1256 ; Whittaker Bond , which have marked your government of the To the toast of " The Prov. Grand Master and Grand lodge, and we S.D. 1256 ; J. F. Cottier, 673 ; H. Hatch, P.M. 220 ; VV. heartily congratulate you on the superior manner in whicii Officers of West Lancashire, Present and Past," Bro. J. Lewis, 203 ; VV. Rawsthorne, 1082 ; John Cobban, P.M. all the work appertaining to your| office has been dis- C. Gillman, P.P.G.S.D., responded. 241; D. Morris, 1570; A. Bucknal l, VV.M. 667; VV. charged. On retiring from the chair we ask The I.P.M. then in eulogistic terms, proposed " The you to accept , Brackenbury, P.P.G.A.D.C; R. Casson, P.M. 095 ; our most earnest desire that health and happiness may Health of thc Newly-Installed VV.M." which was honoured be G. VV. Dobler, 349 ; T. O. Dutton, P.M. 11S2; J. Gallo- long enjoyed by you and your family, and as a further with great enthusiasm. way, 203; J. Hunter, 1570 ; J. Muir, 203; and H. evidence of our good will we present to you a timepiece In responding, the Worshipful Master thanked the Williams, P.P.G.A.D.C. and to Mrs. Savage the accompanying suite of j ewellery. brethren for the honour they had conferred upon him and The initiation ceremony having been performed, Bro. J. With fraternal greeting we remain , yours most faithfully, expressed his determination to fulfil his onerous duties to L. Shrapnell, the VV.M. elect, was presented to the lodge Jas. L. Shrapnell, VV.M.; W. VV. Sandbrook , M.C; the satisfaction of the lodge. In conclusion he proposed by Bros. Past Masters Atkinson and Sandbrook, and was R. Burgess, S.W. ; J. M. Boyd. J.VV. ; B. Mackenzie Health of the I.P M." J. , "The . which was also received installed into the chair of the lodge by the retiring VV.M., P.M., Treas. ; Josef Cantor, Sec ; O. VV. Sanderson with every expression of good feeling. , Bro. Savage, who discharged the onerous duties of his ofiice S.D. ; W. II. Whittle, LD.; Jas. Orr Marples, I.G.; Bro. McKellen , P.M., proposed "The Visiting Bre- in a most impressive manner, for whicii he was afterwards Jas. J. Monk, Org. ; H. Round, S.S.; C H. Buchanan , " to whicii Bros. Dawson thren, , Buckley, Moseley, congratulated by several of the older Masons present. J.S. ; William Parker, E. II. Allen Win. H. Ball. and others responded. , Challen, Ward , After the installation , Bro. Shrapnell, the W.M., invested Liverpool, September 25th , 1SS3." Bro. Burslem S.W., gave " The Health of the Installing , his officers as follows : Bros. William Savage, I.P.M.; VV. The Worshipful Master : Now, brethren " Health Bro. Gillman " and, referring to the services , , Master, , W. Sandbrook, P.M., D.C; R. Burgess, S.W. ; J. M. happiness, and long continued domestic and business pros- rendered by that distinguished brother to the Trafford Boyd, J.VV. ; J. B. Mackenzie, P.M., Treas. (re-elected); perity to the Installing Master, Bro. Savage." mentioned that he had installed every Master of * Lodge, Josef Cantor, Sec. ; O. W. Sanderson, S.D. ; Dr. VV. A. The toast was most cordially honoured. the lodge since it was consecrated. Amid the applause of Whittle, J.D. ; J. O. Marples, I.G.; J. I. Monk, Org. ; In giving "Our Newly Initiated Brother," the the brethren he expressed the hope that " the father of the H. Round , S.S. ; C. Buchanan, J.S. ; W. Parker, A.S. ; Worshi p ful Master remarked : Brethren again I Trafford Lod would long be spared to give his childre n , ge " E. H. Allen , W.S.; and VV. H. Ball, Tyler (re-elected). must ask you to join me in a toast of importance experience and assistance. , the benefit of his advice, , In presenting a very artistic Past Master's jewel to Bro. "Our Newly Initiated Brother." I first saw Masonic Bro. Gillman , replied, observing that although there were Savage (the jewel being specially manufactured by Bro. light in the " Dramatic," and I do hope that the brethren in the lodge who were better able than him- many George Kenning) the Worshipful Master said : Bro. I.P.M., brother who has to-day enjoyed a like privilege will have that which he had performed sel f to do such a ceremony as it is to me a special pleasure as the very first act of my as little reason to regret the step as 1 have had. We that day, yet he hoped , as long as he was spared, or as occupancy of the chair, to be the means of presenting you welcome you, newly-initiated brother, into our ranks, and long as he was a member of that lodge, to have the honour with a Past Master's jewel as an evidence of the esteem in trust that Freemasonry may prove to you a true source of of installing its Master. which you are held by every member of the Dramatic delight and advancement. Brethren, drink heartily to the Bro. Jones, P.M., proposed " The Masonic Charities," Lodge. The success which has attended the past year in toast, "The Newly Initiated. " to which Bro. Dawson, P.M., responded in an eloquent the lod ' ge s history has been largely owing to the urbanity Bro. Lewis Hughes, the latest Dramatic apprentice, re- speech. and other excellent qualities you have shown as VV.M., sponded in suitable terms. " The Health of the Newly-invested Officers " was and 1 am sure my brethren present to-day earnestly desire " Our Visiting Brethren ," given by Bro. Sandbrook, was iven b Bro. Johnson, P.M., and each officer responded g y you may long have health and strength given you while suitably acknowledged by Bros. J. Cobham, T. VV. Thomp- in turn. wearing this jewel which I now attach to your breast, son, and R. Casson. VV., proposed the toast of " The Bro. G. Johnson , J. adding my best thanks to you for to-day 's services as Bro. J. B. Mackenzie, P.M., Treasurer, gave "Thc Past Masters of the Trafford Lodge " to which those , Installing Master. Masonic Charities," which was coupled with the name of brethren responded , and the Tyler's toast brought a most Bro. Savage acknowledged the gift in suitable terms, Bro. J. Houlding, P.P.G.R. enjoyable evening to a close. The toasts were interspersed adding that he would hand the jewel down to his children " Ihe Past Masters " followed, and with some excellent songs and recitations by Bros. A. with pride and a lively recollection of that day 's pro- The Worshipful Master subsequentl "The the W.M., Maybury, Chadwick McKellen and y gave Lewtas, , , ceedings. Officers of the Lodge." In doing so, he said : Brethren The musical portion of the proceedings was abl , others. y The lodge was then closed according to ancient form. it has been more than once said to me, " Bro. Shrapnell carried out by Bro. Pugh Organist. , , About 100 brethren after business adjourned to the you are a lucky fellow. You 've got the finest officers ever dining room of the hall, where a banquet of unusual possessed by any Afaster," and I have always replied in the LIVERPOOL.—Dramatic Lodge (No. 1609). — excellence was served by Bro. W. S. Vines, P.P.G.D.C, words of poor old Grinnedge, in " Green Bushes," "I The members of this prosperous and most popular lod ge whose catering on this occasion added grealty to his well- believe you, my boy." There is Bro. Savage, fresh from gathered in strong force at the Masonic Hall , Hope-street, established reputation. The waiting and first class quality past year's successes; the S.VV., who has shown in a lower on Tuesday, the 25th ult., when Bro. J. L. Shrapnell was of the dinner elicited high commendation fro m every one chair he is a capital M ason as well as a musician ; the duly installed Worship ful Master for the ensuing year. at the table. In proposing the toast of "The Queen ," the J.VV,, whom we may call a veritable secretary of secre- VV.M. said : Our loyalty ~ The personal esteem felt for the new Master, and the fact as Masons calls upon us to drink taries, followed by Bro. Cantor, who, in a canter, is sure to this toast with enthusiasm. Her that the Dramatic holds one of the first places in the long Majesty is the first lady be well up to the winning post at the finish . Mac, the roll of lodges in the Province of West Lancashire, were in the land, the first in ourhearts, and the only sovereign we only orator, and what can you wish for more, except that never wish to change. " The Queen sufficient to secure a numerous attendance, and the whole ," and long life to her. Scotchman like, he is always hunting after the bawbees ; of the day's proceedings must have conclusivel y proved The Worshipful Master next rose and said: Brethren , I two Deacons, who have already proved adepts in that the lodge merits the good name which it has received now give you " Bro. H.R.H. the Prince of Wales, Most their ollices ; an Organist already tried and not Worshi ful Grand Master;' in every division of the p rovince, more especially in thc p the Princess of Wales, and the found wanting ; an Inner Guard who perfectly neighbourhood of Liverpool. The Liverpool Dramatic Rest of the Royal Family," I am sure comment is needless adorns, if he does not illuminate, the post he holds Lodge, since its consecration in the year 1S76, has enjoyed in this instance as in the last. The Prince of Wales is a at the door with that instrument of condign punishment in an amount of prosperity which has not been equalled by model Mason; the Princess as good and beautiful as she is his hand; and a band of Stewards whose zeal and attention any other in the province of West Lancashire, and the charming; and the other members of the royal family are well entitle them to consideration at the hands of those who interest and enthusiasm which usually attach toils ordinary patterns of English men and English women. With respect come after me in the chair of this lodge. Brethren who meetings were especi al ly displayed in connection with the to the Earl of Carnarvon, Pro G.M., and the Grand form the rank and file of the " Dramatic," along with our annual meeting. As its name implies, the lodge was origi- Officers , who are placed in royal company on our toast list, visitors, I ask you to drink to the health of as fine a crew as nally consecrated for the purpose of giving brethren con- 1 have only to say they do their duty in a manner whicii ever manned a Masonic " craft." deserves the admiration of every section of nected with the stage, music, literalure, and medicine the Alasonic Bro. Cantor, Secretary, responded , and "The . Musical opportunity to attend to their Masonic duties without inter- community. Brethren " (acknowledged by Bro. J. Muir) and the Tyler's fering with tlieir ordinary business avocations; and the Bro. Atkinson, P.M., gave the toast of the V.VV.D. toast, proposed by -Bro. J. M. Boyd, J.VV., brought the fact that more than 100 members out of about 1S0 on the G.M. and R.W. Prov. G.M., Bro. he Right Hon . the meeting to a close. roll are professional brethren shows that the lodge has Earl of Lathom; the W.D. Prov. G.M., Bro. the Right Hon. Much additional interest was given to the installation pro- full y- justi fied its institution. The Charities have been Col . Stanley ; and the Officers of the Prov. Grand Lodge, ceedings by a most impressive rendering of Bro. H. Round's liberall y supported by the members of the Dramatic Lodge, Present and Past," to which Bro. John Houlding, P.P. anthem (conducted by the composer), entitled " Behold, and the brotherly feeling and excellent working of the G.R., responded. how good ," thc vocalists and instrumentalists including business part of the proceedings have been cordially recog- In giving the toast of " The Worshipful Master," which Bros. Child, Cantor, Muir, Lewis, Edgar Wilson, Stone, nised throughout the length and breadth of the province. was most enthusiastically received , Bro. Savage paid a Batty, Cottier, Neubert, Lawson, Cruft, Vetter, Monk, As as evidence of the charitable constitution of the lod ge it high compliment to Bro. Shrapnell , and referred to his Skeaf, Chambers, and Martin. The same brethren, with may be stated that during the seven years of its existence many excellent qualities as a Mason, and remarked that the the addition of Bro. F. J. Stimson, furnished an after-ban- the contributions to the prominent Masonic Charities brethren were specially fortunate in liaving such a Master. quet musical programme of unusual excellence, the whole have amounted to not less than £600, and the Dramatic Bro. Shrapnell in acknowledging the toast said : I thank meeting being voted a brilliant success. Lodge last year had again the special pride and privilege you , brethren, for the honour conferred upon me; first, in of finding itself at the head of the subscription lists of the having elected me to the chair, and now in receiving the YORK.—Eboracum Lodge (No. 1611).—The So lodges in West Lancashire with the very substantial toast of my health so cordially after the too flattering way annual meeting of this lodge for the election of Master sum of £70. The prosperity of the lodge seems to increase in whicii it has been proposed by the I.P.M. There are was held on Monday evening. The lodge room was with its years, and additional value is given to its affluence certain honours in this life which are worthy of the highest crowded, amongst those present being Bros. M. Millington, ambition and I cannot conceive any rank more by the fact that it has largely contributed in more than one , honourable W.M.j G. Simpson, I.P.M. ; T. B. Whytehead, P.M.; than that of the Worshi instance to the election of children to the Boys' and Girls' pful Master of a lodge—let me say J.S. Cumberland, P.M.; C G. Padel, P.M.; J. T. more especially of the Dramatic Lod Schools (notably in the case of the child of the late Bro. ge. My intention is Seller, P.M. ; G. Balmford , P.M. and Treas. ; W. P. George Belmore), and that it has been the means of greatly to strive to do my duty in the best possible manner, main- Moat, P.M. (Auckland, New Zealand); Rev . W. C. increasing brotherly feeling amongst those withinits borders. taining the dignity of my honourable office , preserving Lukis, P.M. 837; J. Benkin, S.VV. ; A. T. B. Turner, Although not yet favouredby the recognition of Prov. Grand " pure and unsullied " the charter you have this day en- J.W.; and many other members and visiting brethren Lodge in connection with the honours which ought to trusted to my keeping, and striving to secure the peace and from the York and Agricola lodges. be distributed as the result of good charitable labour and harmony which should at all times distinguish us as men The first business after a successful ballot for a candidate excellent working, the members of No. 1 C09 seem de- and Masons. If at the end of my year's occupancy of the was the raising of Bro. Wigglesworth to the Degree of a termined to hold their own in every respect in the Lathom Master's chair you feel that I have in some measure justi- Master Mason, which was performed by theW.M. ; the province, and there is little doubt that the returns for the fied your choice and satisfied your expectations, then I traditional history being given by Bro. T. B. Wh ytehead. Charities during the coming year will again show the same shall retire with the satisfactory feeling that my labour has The report of the Auditors was brought up and adopted, liberality as in tliose which have preceded. not been in vain. Now, brethren, turning from what is the W.M. congratulating the lodge upon its excellent As is usual with this lodge, on account of many of the purely personal, I have another pleasant duty to perform ; financial position. The report of the Hall Proprietary members having to fulfil dramatic and other engagements in in fact, all my work to-day seems to be of a peculiarly Fund was also bro u ght up and was considered satisfactory. the eveninc, the business of the meeting beean before noon , pleasant nature, and that is to propose the toast of " Bro. The election of Master then took place, and the unani- when the Installing Master. the VV.M., Pro. VV. Savage, took the chair, and as- Savage, " His admirable services in mous vote of the lodge fell upon Bro. J. Blenkin , S.W. sisted by his Wardens and other officers , duly initiated a that capacity, I am sure, have been observed and appre- Bro. G. Balmford, P.M., was unanimously re-elected well-known Liverpool gentleman into the mysteries of Free- ciated by you all; but, Bro. Savage, the brethren cannot Treasurer, and Bro. P. Pearson , Tvler. masonry. The officers who assisted in the work were allow you to pass into the " Old Ladies' " corner (as the On the motion of Bro. Whytehead seconded by the Bros. , J. L. Shrapnell , S.W. ; R. Burgess, J.W. ; VV. VV. Past Masters' chairs are sometimes irreverently called) W.M., Bro. the Rev. A. F. A. Woodford , Past G. Chap., Sandbrook , P.M., D.C. ; J. B. M'Kenzie, P.M., Treas. ; without giving you a tangible expression of the admiration and editor of the Freemason , was elected an honorary J. M. Boyd, Sec. ; O. W. Sanderson, S.D. ; VV. A. Whittle, they feel for you as a man; their sense of gratitude for member of the lodge. A congratulatory telegram was J'D. ; J. O. Marples, I.G. ; II. Round, S.; C Buchanan, your valuable services in the chair, and their gratification ordered to be sent to the Minerva Lodge No. Hull • , 250, , •*-•/ j. J. Monk, Org. ; J. Cantor, Asst. Org. ; J. Bell, with the unbroken peace and harmony which have marked whicii was that night celebrating its centenary of existence. After the close of the lodge the breth ren sat down to an quent Degree Bro. Coulson , P.AL, the W.AL, presided, SftogaT &rrfj. excellentsupper, " The Health of the newly-elected W.M." and was supported by Bro. Morton , P.M., and the Past named above, and a very pleasant was drunk with enthusiasm , as also that of " The outgoing Alasters and officers —The Royal Gloucester his year of ofiice acted most evening was spent. SOUTHAMPTON. Master " who had during .—At a meeting of this chapter y and done great credit both to the lodge and Chapter (No. 130) generousl ¦ held on Thursday week last, Bro . Robert Sharpe, M.E.Z., himself. INSTRUCTION. presiding, made the following appointments for the HOOLEY HILL.—Mellor Lodge (No. 1774). ensuing year : Comps. W. Waters, Z.; S. Mayer, H.; C. UNITED PILGRIMS LODGE (No. 507).— ' R. S. Pearce, Treas.; R. Weston, —Thc installation of Bro. S. P. Bidder, jun ,, took place on T. Lashmore, J. ; J. when the following The usual weekly meeting of this lodge, held at the Surrey S.E. ; H. P. Aslatt, P.S. ; Capt. Brooks, P.M., S.N.; Tuesday, at the Red Lion Hotel, Alasonic Hall, Camberwell New-road, S.E., on Friday, the Proposals for five ex- brethre n were present : Bros. A. L. Cocks, VV.M. ; S. P. Higgs, J-; and Vare, Assist. J. ; Thomas 5th inst., was exceedingly well attended. The lodge was altations were included in the business of the evening. Bidder, jun., S.W. ; T. B. Remington , j .W. opened , and amongst those present were Bros. J. B. Brooks, P.M., Treas. ; las. Morris, P.M., Sec. ; Win . Bur- sley, P.M.; Sarieant, W.AL ; I. N. Bate, S.VV. ; Henry Baldwin, ton, I.G.; Jas. Glcnnie, P.G.Stwd.; Chas. Wal m J.W.; H.H.Hughes, S.D.; G. H. Chapman, J.D.; B. P. WHITBY.—Britannia Chapter (No. 312).—A W. Barker, P.M.; G. W. Dethick , VV. B. Cowiley, Jas. convocation of this chapter was held in the Masonic Hall, Bros. S. P. Bidder, Jessie, I.G. ; VV. Bros. James Stevens, P.M. and Pre- Hulme, Henry Heap, Tylcr. Visitors : ceptor; Richard Poore, Sec ; and Bros. C. J. Axford, West Cliff , on Monday, the Sth inst., when there were pre- P.M. 1161; Thos. Tattersall , VV.M. 1 144 ; John Wrigley, , Z., ALE.Z. ; S. Cecil Quen- J. C. Rhind, J. VV. Tomkins, A. J. Styles, Henry Stokes, sent Comps. John Stevenson P. James W.M. 210 ; J. Alfred Melbourne, J.W. 329; and others. Moss, P.Z., H.; William H. Falkingbridge, J.; S. Reed, C. E. Johnson, ; and R. R. Lisenden, nell, 214; 1055 The first section liaving been worked by the breth ren, the P.Z., S.E. ; J. N. Lawson, P.Z., S.N. ; Francis Thornton, S.D. 317 (Freemason.) P.S. ; and William G. Lockey and W. H. Attlay, A. Sojs.; clock in the usual manner W.M. rehearsed the ceremony of initiation in a most able The lodge was opened at 4 o' manner, Bro. Styles acting as candidate. At the request T. H. Trueman, Janitor ; W. H. Marwood , P.Z. ; T. N. and the minutes of the previous meeting read and con- I. Stewart the VV.M. elect of the brethren explanations of sundry points in ceremonial Marwood, P.Z.; John Brand, John , Godfrey, firmed. After the usual preliminaries were given by the Preceptor, who also delivered the lecture Hirst, P.Z. ; and B. Newbald. Bro. S. P. Bidder, jun., was presented to the Installing all due rite on the t racing board . Bro. Bate rendered the charge at The niinutes of the previous convocation having been Master, Bro. James Morris, P. M., and with called off read and confirmed the ballot was taken upon behalf of of the lodge for the ensuing initiation with considerable effect . Lodge was and ceremony installed VV.M. for entry drill, in which all present took part, and was then Bro. Henry Wald, 312, and it proving to be unanimous he 12 months, and proclaimed and saluted as such. Bro. y exalted to the degree of Royal Arch newly-appomted officers called on. Bro. Bate was elected VV.AI. for the ensuing was impressivel James Morris then invested the week, when the lodge will work in the Second Degree with Masonry. The chapter was afterwards duly closed in as follows : Bros. T. B. Remington, S.W. ; Thos. Brooks, P.M., Sec. invested by Bro. part Sections and Lecture. In consequenceof other press- ancient form . J.W., Treas.; James Morris, ing engagements VV. Bro . F. Thurston was reluctantly VVm. Burton , S.D. ; James Glennie/J.D.; James Cocks ; compelled to resign the office of Treasurer. The resigna- YORK.—Eboracum Chapter (No. 161 1).—The Hulme, I.G.; G. VV. Dethick , Stwd. ; and Henry Heap, delivered the three tion was accepted with much regret, and honorary member- regular meeting of this chapter was held on Tuesday, Tylcr. The Installation Master ht acknow- finished the ceremony with prayer. The ship conferred on Bro. Thurston as some slig when there were present, Comps. C G. Padel, Z.; J. T. addresses and ledgment for past services. VV. Bro. J. N. Bate was then entired ceremony was performed by Bro. James Morris, Seller, H.; Geo. Simpson, J.; AL Millington, S.N.; J. , and the brethren of the unanimously elected Treasurer. Congratulations were ex- Lackenby, as S.E. ; A. T. B. Turner, P.S. ; T. B. Whyte- P.M., in a most satisfactory manner pressed on the evident progress this lodge of instruction is lodge ought to feel proud , as we believe they do, of possessing head, P.Z. ; J. S. Cumberland, P.Z, ; and others. Bro. "Hearty good wishes " now making; and, meeting as it does in a Temple prepared Mennell , 1611 , was duly exalted by the ALE.Z., Comp. such an expert brother. After for and devoted solely to the purposes of Freemasonry, and had been expressed the lodge was closed in peace and Simpson g iving the historical and Comp. Whytehead the worded withoutany distracting accompaniments, we cannot mystical lectures. be surprised that amongst intelli gent brethren , caring more The brethren afterwards celebrated the festival of St. The companions subsequently met at supper and passed The dinner was a really capital for mental improvement than for bodily enjoyment, there a social evening. John by dining together. are to be found anincreasingnumberof staunch supporters . one, being well served and reflecting great credit to the toasts were proposed After two hours of most profitable instruction on this occa- host. The usual loyal and Masonic sion the lodge was closed in order, and the meeting and responded to. adjourned. . Jlarft Jftasonrg, Bro. A. L. Cocks, P.M., proposed the toast of the even- ing—" The Health of the VV.M. of the Mellor Lodge "— HYDE PARK LODGE (No. 1425) .—A meeting THE GRAND MASTERS LODGE. —This and remarked that he felt sure all the brethren were pleased of this lodge was held on Monday, the Sth inst., at the position, and wished him distinguished lodge met at the Masonic Hall, Sa, Red Lion- to see him in his present proud Fountains Abbey Hotel, m, Praed-street, Paddington , square, on the 3rd inst. Among those present were the every success. Bro. Cocks further said he must compli- VV. There were present Bros. VV. H. Chalfont, W.AL manner in which he R.W. Bro. Capt. N. G. Philips, P.G.W., Deputy Master, ment the VV.M. on the very excellent 1425, W.AL ; T. C. Keeble, W.M. elect 1426 , S.W. ; N. in the chair, in the absence of Bro. the Right Hon. the had performed the various duties allotted to him since he E. Cursons, J.W. ; G. Read, P.AL 511, Preceptor ; H. and also upon his regular Earl of Lathom, ALW.P.G.ALM.AL ; C. F. Alatier, became a member of the lodge, Dehane, W.AL 1543, P.P.G.S.D. Essex, Sec. ; T. Wil- P.G.W., as S.W. ; Col. Shadwell H. Clerke, as J.VV. ; C. and punctual attendance at their meetings. He felt certain F. Chandler, I.G. ; fulfil his duties liams, S.D. ; C. R. Wickens, J.D. ; Driver, P.G.S. of Wks. ; Captain G. Lambert, T. Cubitt, Bro. Bidder would make a good Alaster and VV. A. Vincent , Steward ; AL S. Speigel, P.AL iSS ; Capt. P.G.O. ; Berridge, P.G.O., G.D.C, &c. ; Alfred to the satisfaction of them all. He congratulated the bre- A. Nicols, P.D.S. of VV. Punjab , W.AL ; Reid, 1. brother at their head, and 1974 J. Williams, P.G.D.; S. B. Wilson , P.G.S. of Wks. ; Dr. thren on having such a worthy J. Thomas, J.C Rhind , AL J. Green , C. J. Morse, C. S. Ramsey, P.G.D.; Baron de Ferrieres, M.P., P.G.M.O. ; asked them to rise and heartily drink his health. The bre- Mote and VV. Death. Visitors : Bros. R. Fenwick, and when the en- , F. Davison, G. Treas. ; F. Binckes, P.G.W., Sec ; D. thren cheerfull y accepted the invitation , Coleman, W. Middleweek, 1793 ; and E. Cockayne, 1543 . M. Dewar, P.G.O., Assistant Grand Secretary ; T. C. thusiasm had subsided , . The lodge was opened in due form and the minutes were Walls, P.G.S.B. ; H. J. Lardner, P.G.S. ; AL Mildred , The Worshipful Master rose, and after thanking Bro. confirmed. The lod ge was then opened and closed down in for so cordially Grand Sec, and others. Visitor: Bro. Aloat, P.G. Lodge Cocks for his kind remarks and the brethren thc Second and Third Degrees, and the ceremonies of ini- of New Zealand. responding to the toast, went on to say that it seemed but tiation and raising rehearsed, Bros. Aliddleweek and Alorse lying to the toast of " Our Newly- The minutes of the previous meeting having been read yesterday he was rep being the candidates. Bros. Cockayne and Middleweek and confirmed the confirmation of the ballot for the original Initiated Brother," and now he stood in the position of leased and were unanimously elected joining members. The lodge j oining members was taken and proved to be unanimous. W.M. of the lodge. He assured them he felt p was then closed and adjourned until the 15th inst., when The names submitted were Bros. Ganz in that position , and that it should be his , Grand Org.; Rev. proud of being Bro. J. Terry, P.P.G.S.W. Herts, Sec. Royal Masonic VV. S. Moses, Grand Chap. ; C H. Driver, P.G. Supt. of constant and anxious endeavour to make the lodge one of Benevolent Institution, will rehearse the ceremonies of con- , trusting to have the co- Wks. ; S. B. Wilson, P.G. Supt. of Wks. ; Rev. R. N. the most prosperous in the province secration and installation. Sanderson, Grand Chap, ; General Brownri P.G.W. ; and assistance not only of his officers, but every gg, operation Rev. R. P. Bent, P.G. Chap.; J. Manwaring, G.S. ; Al. member belonging to it. . MARQUESS OF RIPON LODGE (No. 1489) . Mildred, G.S.; W. Watson , A.G.D.C ; C Stephens There were several other toasts proposed , including 1 he , Visitors, and —A meeting of this lodge was held on Alonday, Sth inst., D.P.G.M. Berks and Oxon ; Sir P. Pryce, Bart., R.W. Installing Master," "The I.P.M.," "The " at the Pembury Tavern, -Amhurst-road , Hackney, when P.G.M. South Wales ; Lieut. leasant evening the brethren sepa- -Col. Stewart, R.W.P.G.AI, after spending a very p there were p resent Bros. William Gray, W.M. ; Lewis, Bengal ; J. P. Leith, P.G.M. Bombay ; I. L rated. S.W. ; Catlin, J.VV. ; Clifford , Treas. ,- Forss, S.D. ; Thomas, P.G.D. ; G. J. Mackay, P.G.D. ; T. Y. Strachan, Hunt, I.G. ; and several others. D.P.G.M. Northumberland and Durham ; Rev. T. Robin- SOUTH SHIELDS.—Hadrian Lodge (No. been opened in due form the cere- held in the The lodge liaving son, P.G.M. Kent ; J. VV. Woodall, P.G.M. North and 1070). —The regular meeting of this lodge was mony of Passing was rehearsed, Bro. Glover acting as East Yorkshire ; W. Kelly, P.G.M. Leicester on Tuesday evening, the 2nd inst. The ; C S. Freemasons' Hall, candidate. Bro. Forss afterwards worked the first section Lane, P.G.D. ; Dr. Ramsey, P.G.D. ; H. J. Lardner, W.M., Bro. T. Coulson, P.M., P.G.J.D., opened the lodge S.W. ; of the lecture. The lodge was then closed and the P.G.S. ; E. C. Mather, P.G.S.O. ; A. Broadley, P.P. with the following officers : Bros. Athey, P.M., meeting adjourned. G.AL Tunis, &c; P. de E. Collin I.P.M. ; Robertson, , G.J.D. ; Baron de W. Davidson, J.VV.; Potter, P.M., Ferrieres, ALP., P.G.M.O. ; H. R. C Smith, P.G.O. ; T. P.M.. D. of C.: Heppel, Secretary ; VV. Ross, S.D.; —Palatine Lodge (No.' I.G.; and Brown , SUNDERLAND. g;).— C. Walls, P.G.S.B. ; C Pulman , P.G.I.G. ; W. Meek, M. J. Wheatley, J.D. ; R. Waller , J. The regular meeting of this lodge was held at the Masonic P.G. Std. Br. ; and H. George, P.G. Std. Br. The ballot Tyler. Upon the dais were also Bros. Jas. Montgomery, Lodge; C. Hall, Park-terrace, on the 26th ult. Present: Bros. J.C. was then successfully taken upon behalf of Bros. Tweedale, P.P.G.P. Northumberland , P.M. Tyne acting W.AL ; George C Watson, P.G.D. ; the Right Hon. Lord Robartes leston , P.M. ; Ronton, Moor, S.VV. 97, , P.G.W. ; L. McNamara, W.AI. 97; J. Egg 949 P.M.97, Preceptor; Bros. J. R. Pattison, acting S.W. ; Homfray, P.G.M. Monmouth ; and M. P. Alontagu, P.AI. and W.AL 1117; and H. Goulder, I.P.M. 1117- J. the minutes R. Singleton , J.VV. ; C. AL Wake, S.D.; G. W. Erring- P.G.W., as joining members, and proved to be unanimous The lodge having been opened in due form , ton, ; Crisp, I.G. ; Watson, Sec ; Robt. Hudson, in each case. The election of W.AL and the circular calling the meeting was J.D. for the year ensuing were confirmed , P.G. Sec; C. McNamara, W.AL 97; J. Eggleston , P.M. resulted unanimously in favour of Bro. the Right Hon. read . The Secretary then read some correspondence Bro. Binckes, 949 ; J. Potts, P.AL 94; F. Aladdison , P.M. 13S9; Kirkley, Lord Henniker, G.M.M.AL, and Bro. F. Davison was which had passed between the W.AL and S.W. ; VV. Birch ,97 ; and a large numberof brethren. unanimously re-elected Treasurer. Several minor matters Secretary of the Boys' School , relative to the votes whicii 947 of 20 guineas. The lodge was duly opened and closed in the Three having been disposed of the brethren adjourned to the Hol- the lodge had received for their donation W.AL, Bro. C. Moor born Restaurant iven to understand they would obtain Degrees by the acting J. , who , where an excellent banquet was partaken They had been g also rehearsed the ceremony of passing to the Second of. Upon the removal of the cloth a few toasts were given three votes, but had only received two. last meeting of the Degree. Afterwards Bro. R. Singleton was unanimously and responded to. The W.AL said as this was the elected the Secretary and Treasurer of the lodge for the first year of the lodge's existence, he was sure the few remarks from ensuing year. SUNDERLAND.—Union Lodge (No. 124).— brethren would be glad to hear a After the lodge was closed the annual supper was held in him regarding their progress. There were a large The regular meeting of this lodge was held in the Masonic the lower hall, Bro. Moor presiding, and supported by Hall, Park-terrace, on Thursday evening, inst. number of lodges in Newcastle, five in Sunderland, P.G. Sec ; G. C. Watson the 27th one in South Shields. This Bros. R. Hudson , , P.M.; The lodge was duly opened by Bro. T. M. Watson, W.M., and two years ago but McNamara, W.AL 97; Potts, P.M.; F. Maddison , P.M. ; one had 240 members, and they thought the time had who was supported by Bros. M. Frampton , P.P.S.O., The Past G. Porteous, LP-M., P.G.O.; J. Eggleston, P.M. ; H. P.M., Treas. ; W. Coxon , S.W. ; R. Kinmond , W.; J. come when they should have another lodge. Kni P.M.; and others. Duringthe evening, Bro. Hud- J. Masters of the St. Hilda 's Lodge cordially jo ined in the ght, R. Pattison, acting M.O. ; C. MacNamara, S.O. ; G. son, P.G.S., presented several magnificent books, including Porteous, J.O.; C. Moor, proposal, and in response to tlieir petition the warrant was s history, J. acting S.D. ; H. Pinkney, in September last the volumes published of ^Gould' to the lodge I.G. ; W. Pinkney, Sec. : and W. Brown. Tvler. granted, and the lodge was consecrated library which is just in formation. The thanks of the lodge year by the Prov. G.M., the Alarquess of Londonderry. There was no particular business before the lodge, and were heartily passed to Bro. Hudson on the motion of Bro. in due course the W.M., Bro. Thomas Millican Watson, As some of the Past Masters were aware, the formation Alasonic toasts were proposed or The Past McNamara. The loyal and drew the attention of the brethren to the circular calling expenses of a lodge amounted to £60 £70. b W.AL, and Bro. Moor proposed " The Health Masters of the St. Hilda 's Lodge and the officers of the y the acting the annual meeting of the Provincial Grand Lodge of of the Prov. Grand Master, the Alost Hon. the Alarquess ol M.M.M . of Northumberland and Durham be new lodge came forward so readily with assistance that Londonderry. K.P.. and the Prov. Grand Lodge Officers . , which is to as they would otherwise have " held in Sunderland , on Tuesday next, 16th inst., under the they did not feel the cost coupled with the health of Bro. Hudson , Prov. Grand Sec, done. When the lodge was formed there was 24 members, banner of the Union Lodge. The lodge was afterwards who responded. closed in due form. Including the eight who signed the petition. They had Health of the acting W.M., one of whom had left the In proposing "The " Bro. now 53 members on the roll , G. C. Watson said the way the ceremonies had been per- They had subscribed £21 to the Boys' country recently. formed by Bro. Aloor augured well for the future of the The past and present members of the ist Life School durinir the past year, and after paying all expenses, The p in hand. He thought Palatine Lodge. leasant proceedings afterwards Guards have arranged with the Rev. Arthur Robins to they had a balance of £20 to £30 terminated. they had every reason to be gratified with the position of erect a memorial chapel in connection with the parish the lodge. The election of the VV.AI . for thc ensuing year church of Holy Trinity, Windsor, in commemoration of then took place, and Bro. Davidson , J.W., was .selected for Bro. Alderman and Ex-Sheriff Savory has been their losses during the Egyptian campaign. It is to take that office. Bro. Alorton , P.AL , Treasurer, was re-elected, elected upon the court of the Clockmakers' Company. He the form of a chancel aisle designed for the occupation of and Bro. Brown was reappointed Tyler. The " Hearty took his seat on Aldcrmanic the bench for the first time on the officers of the regiments of the Household Brigade, as good wishes " of visiting brethren liaving been given, the Saturday last, when he presided at the sittings of the they are quartered in the Royal borough. The work will lodge was afterwards closed in due form . At the subse- City Police Summons Court. be proceeded with at once.— Court Circular. Sfoctmt anlr &cceutetr Eite, Bro. J. D. Murray...... "1 Airs. H. T. Alacfarlane as their vis-a-vis. Dancing was kept „ Geo. Powell ...... >G. Alarshals. up until the " wee sma' hours," a programme of 25 dances ., A. H. Jefferis ) with two extras being got throug HALF-YEARLY h. A commodious MEETING OF THE " supper room was erected for the occasion, and those SUPREME COUNCIL. ;; : P? cama ::: ::: z}*- *™**- present seemed well pleased , and did full justice to the „ H. J. Lardner ...... G. Sentinel. good things provided. It may be as well 0 to give some The Supreme Council, 33 , held their half-yearly meeting Bro. Captain Lambert having been presented by Bro. C few facts and dates about Roma. It is situated about 317 in the Thirtieth and higher Degrees, at Golden-square F. Alatier was then duly installed as Deputy Grand Alaster miles west of the capital by rail, contains about 2000 33, , by Bro. Walls. Previously to the council being closed inhabitants, and is the centre of a on Tuesday, the gth inst. HI. Bro. Capt. N. G. Phili , large pastoral district. ps, Bro. M ATIER , as the Representative of the Grand Council In the immediate vicinity of Roma agriculture Lieut.-Grand Commander flourishes to , presided, in the absence (abroad) of Pennsy lvania, in an eloquent speech congratulated the some extent, the cultivation of the grape and orange being of the Right Hon. the Earl of Lathom. He announced members of the Grand Council upon the prosperity of the most prominent and successful. The Raphael Lodge has the retirement , on account of ill health , of Sir Alicha el Cryptic Degrees in England ; and Bro. W ALLS, as the Re- been in existence since Jul y 23rd, 1879. The founder of it Costa, a member of the Supreme Council, and the appoint- presentative of the Grand Council of Vermont, having also was the present W.AL , Bro. A. M. Hertzberg, P.M., ably expressed himself in similar terms, the.R.P.D.G.M., upon assisted by other brethren , of whom however but few ment of the Right Hon. the Earl of Limerick, to fill the behalf of the members of the Grand Council, thanked both remain , foremost of them the U.P.AL , vacantchair. The following Degrees were conferred : VV. Bro. Le Vaux 32°on the brethren lortheircong ratulations. and W. Bro. J. String fellow, P.M. During the evening of Bros. Major Philip Montag u and Major Henry Studholme the ball the R.W. the Brownri gg; ° The council was then closed and the brethren adjourned D.G. AI. presented Bro. A. AL 31 on Bros. Lieut.-Col. William Edwards to the Holborn Restaurant, where an excellent banquet was Hertzberg, the Secretary of the lodge with a Secretary Michell, Thomas Henry Smith, and Lieut.-Col . Robert 's partaken of under the presidency of the Deputy Grand jewel on behalf of the brethren, whicii was suitabl y Sanderson Simonds; 30° on Bros. Matthew Clark, James Master. Upon the removal of the cloth a few toasts were acknowled ged by the recipient. Mottershead Collins, Thomas Hicks, William Newton, Lieut. given and duly honoured. The proceedings shortly after- On the following ni ght, the R .W. the D.G.AI. and the -Col. John Fletcher Owen , Capt. Henry Thomas wards terminated. D.G. Secretary attended lodge and witnessed Salmon, Capt. Richard Henry Spicer, Lieut. the solemn -Col. Edward and sublime Third Degree being conferred on a brother. Z. Thornton , Geo. H. Todd-Heatly, and Irwi n J. Whitty . After which ceremony the The brethren distinguished visitors and 40 afterwards dined together at the Cafe brethren attended a splendid banquet provided Royal, when the usual loyal and other toasts were g ©uttuarrj . by the iven. W.AL , Bro. A. Al. Hertzburg, P.AI. " The Queen " and H.R.H. the Prince of Wales BRO. HENRY MURRAY, PAST D.G.AI. CHINA. " and the usuaf toasts were It is with very sincere regret we announce the death, on drunk with Alasonic honours and a most enjoyable evening ftnujfjts of Malta. Wednesday, the ioth inst., of Bro. Henry Murray, who was spent. A letter has since been received by the VV.M. from the during a connection with the Craft extending over more R YORK. — Ancient Ebor Priory (No. 101). —A than thirty years, played many important parts in the dif- .W. the D.G.M., complimenting the Alaster and officers meeting of this body was held on Alonday afternoon in the ferent branches of the mystic art and, to his honour be it on their perfect work. He considered the Raphael Lodge Masonic Hall. The priory was opened by E. Fra. T. B. said, played them well. Bro. Murray was initiated in the the best worked in Queensland. Having such authority we Whytehead, who was assisted by E. Fras. G. Simpson , Royal Sussex Lodge, No. 501, Canton, on the ioth August, venture to quote his words and trust it will stimulate all lodges to attain perfection , so that the Rev. W. C. Lukis, A. T. B. Turner, J. Marshal l , VV. B. 1S52. In 1S63 he was elected to be its W.AL, and con- ^ beauties of our Dyson, and others. Fra. VV. P. Moat, Auckland, New tinued to be a subscribing member till 1S72, the year in grand Alasonic art may be preserved for ever. Zealand , a member of the preceptory, was received and in- which he returned to his native country . In 1S54 he was stalled as a member of the Order, and the priory was exalted to the Royal Arch Degree in the chapter attached closed. to his mother lodge, and having, in conjunction with our esteemed Bro. S. Rawson, also Past D.G.M. China, founded the Zion Chapter, No. 570, Shanghai, became ul- (Ergpttc Masonry. timately its AI.E.Z. In 1S5S he joined the Zetland Lodge, No. 525, Hong Kong, and remained member GRAND MASTERS COUNCIL (No. 1).— fourteen years, liaving in the interim—in 1S64—occupied '^^^ ^ pnife ^^^ j The members of this very popular and prosperous council the chair of K.S. He was one of the founders of Victoria Bro. J. L. l oole will return to London and re- met on the 27th ult., at the Masonic Hall, Red Lion- Lodge, No. 1026, Hong Kong, whicii dates its origin from produce "Stage Dora ," whicii was taken off in the height square, Holborn. Among those present we noticed Bros. 1S04, and also of the chapter attached thereto, of whicii he of its success. T. C Walls, G.I.AL , T.I.AL ; Alfred Williams, Grand was first M.E.Z. In 1869 he joined the Perseverance Lodge, # # # Lecturer, P.C of Wks. ; F. Davison , Grand Treasurer, No. 1165, and at different times was made honorary Mrs. Langtry Treas.; D. M. Dewar sailed for New York in the , Grand Recorder , Recorder ; Rev. member of other English , and also of several Scotch, Oregon , last Friday, accompanied by her mother, Mrs. A. VV. Hall, Grand Chaplain , Chap. ; Thomas Cubitt and lodges, besides being a subscribing member of the Sphinx Le Breton , of Jersey. J. E. Anderso n, Marshals; C. F. Alatier, P.T.I.AL ; Lodge under the Irish Constitution. He was appointed # # Capt. G. Lambert, E. Haynes, L. Mathe District Grand Master for China in September, 1S65, and * J. J. .r, Rev. T. On the 20th " The Lady of Lyons " will be VV. Lemon , A. F. Meaden , H. George, D. P. Cama, J. res i gned office in 1S74, and in addition he was its District Brittain , Edwin Storr, G. Mickley, Alajor P. Dunbar, Geo. Grand Superintendent for the Royal Arch Degree, and held brought out at thc Lyceum, when Miss Mary Anderson will Powell, the equivalent rank in Alasonic Kni play the title role. "The Hunchback" will be produced T. O. Harding, VV. Glynes, W. G. Lemon, A. ghts Templary. On later. McDowall, W. C. Hales, C H. Driver, and others. arriving in England in 1S73, he was elected a member Sf •# The council having been opened in the degree of Alost the Castle Lodge of Harmony, No. 26, and was a subscriber * * Excellent Alaster, the minutes of the previous meetinc at the time of his death. In the following year he joined The Olympic will very shortly reopen, after re- were read and confirmed. The names of Bros. E. F. the Lodge of Light, No. 46S, Birmingham, remaining a decoration, under Airs. Chi ppendal e's management for a Storr, W. P. Aloat, VV. Poore, T. Lamb Smith , T. Clark, member till 1877, and the Fortitude Chapter, No. 43, in the lady from the provinces, who has taken a lease of the R. J. Chitson , W. P. Payne, B. R. Bryant, and C D. H. same town. He was a Life Governor of both the Boys' theatre. " The Spider's Web " will be the piece. Drury, were then submitted to the ballot and found to be and the Girls' School, while, during his residence in * * * in each case unanimous, and they being in attendance, China, he was on all occasions most liberal-handed. The "Silver King " reached its 250th perform- were all admitted and received into the degrees of Most Of the love and respect that was felt for him by our bre- ance on VVednesday, and still shows no sign of falling off. Excellent Alaster, Royal Alaster, Select Alaster, and Super- thren generally in this remote part of the world, we may The next novelty at the Princess's will be an historical Excellent Master. 1 he four ceremonies were performed form an approximate judgment from the fact that on his play by Messrs. Herman and Wills, founded on the early and the attendant lectures delivered by the T.I. Master, departure for home he was presented with a numerously- Christian Era. This wiU be a great leap from melodrama. ably assisted by Bros. T. Poore, D. AL Dewar, and the signed address, and was offered, but refused, a further tes- » s rest of the officers . Numerous letters of apology timonial of plate. It is no exaggeration to say that Free- * for _ On Sunday ni ht Bro. Henry Irving absence liaving been read, the council was closed in the masonry in China is greatly indebted to our deceased bro- g entertained degree of Select Alaster. ther for the very active and able part he took in the work of at dinner at the Garrick Club Bro. Toole (who left the its lodges, as well as the energy he displayed in his capacity next day for Edinburgh), Bro. Sir John Alonckton , President of District Grand Alaster. ln England, too, he was equally Board of General Purposes ; and a host of other friends, to THE GRAND COUNCIL OF ROYA L AND say good-bye to them. Sir Frederick Pollard was in the esteemed and respected, having been Deputy Provincial vice-chair. SELECT MASTERS Grand Alaster of the Alark Degree for Warwickshire, a # Met subsequently and was attended by the brethren 31° of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite, and a * * already mentioned. In the absence of Bro . the Rev. Canon Knight of the Royal Order of Scotland. What is still It is contemplated to produce a pantomime at Raymond Portal , ALP. Grand Alaster, the chair was occu- more gratifying and must greatly have tended to solace Her Majesty's at Christmas on a scale of extravagance and pied by Bro. T. C. Walls, R.P.G.l.M. The minutes of the closing period of his career is that he received from magnificence. Bro. Harris will thus have a prominent many influential members of the Craft that bro therly rival. But Drury Lane and Her Majesty 's will have the the previous Grand Council having been read and confirmed, field to themselves the following highly satisfactory report was read by the regard and consideration whicii is prompted by deep and , and fro m the demand for seats last year Recorder and unanimously adopted and ordered to be unalloyed regard for the princi ples of our ancient Frater- there is quite room for two pantomimes in London, ft is entered on the minutes. nity. It only remains for us to add that Bro. Murray was mooted that the Pandora will open at Christmas. " To the Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters of hig hly esteemed and respected in the theatrical world, * * * England and Wales, and the Colonies and Dependencies esteem and respect which he inherited from his father and Mr. D'Oyle Carte has felt annoyed at the of the British Crown. grandfather before him, who were lessees of the Edinburgh continual announcements made by some of our contempo- " Since the last meeting of this Grand Council the Theatre, and from his great ancestress, Mrs. Siddons. At raries that Sir Arthur advantage of the present oppor- Sullivan 's new opera, founded on Cryptic Degrees have continued to progress satisfactorily the same time we take Tennyson 's Princess, will shortl y be brought out at the the Grand Masters Council, No. 1, having been distinguished tunity to express our own sorro w and the sympathy we Savoy. Mr. D'Oyle Carte writes to the Times to the effect as in former years, for the accession of members, the num- have with his relatives and friends. that so long as " Iolanthe " continues to draw money no ber admitted since last report being 37. change will be made. " It is proposed to resuscitate one or more of the Councils * * * in London which have been in abeyance for some years, Australia. Our distinguished Bro. Edward Terry has in his and it is believed that the attempt will prove successful. summer campaign done, as is his wont "St n 's Council, No. 8, having been b , much to help the Joh , y permission ROMA (QUEENSLAND). —Raphael Lodge Actors' Benevolent Fund in the different provincial places of the Grand Master, removed to Liverpool , is in a pros- (No. 1S50, E.C).—The anniversary ball of this lodge took he has been to. ln Liverpool perous condition and increasing in numbers. he called a meeting latel y of place at the Oddfellow's Hall, on the evening of the 2nd professionals and explained to them the advantages to be "The other Councils are somewhat inactive, but are now August. There were about 60 brethren present. The derived by joining exhibiting it. We need scarcely say our brother renewed symptons of vitality. total number of guests was over 200. The ball was is a liberal contributor himself to it as well as to many other " Representatives have been exchanged with the follow- honoured by the presence of the R.W. the D.G.M., Bro. good works. ing Grand Councils : Ontario, Illinois , Alassachusetts, A. C. Gregory, C.M.G., M.L.C.; and the W. the D.G. * * * Minnesota, Alaryland, Pennsylvania, New York, Alichirran. Secretary, Bro. Fenwick, and Mrs. Fenwick. Among Messrs. Holt Louisiana, Vermont, Missouri, New Jersey, and Wilmot have been unable to Tennessee, other Grand Lodge Officers present was Bro. A. Al. Hertz- retain Miss Alinnie Palmer and Scotland. " berg, D.G. Director of Ceremonies. The dais erected for , as the engagement she had The R.P.G.l.M. then addressed the brethren made after the one at the Grand was not permitted to be , and after the occasion was occupied by the W.AL of the lodge, VV. broken. We hear the young lad comp limenting the Grand Alaster's Council, No. 1, upon Bro. A. M. Hertzberg, P.M., having on his right the y will go to the Strand at the great progress it had made, both as regards efficiency Christmas. "New Babylon " will be played on Alonday, I.P.M., W. Bro. G. V. Lehaux, and on hjs left VV. Bro . J. at the Grand, on a scale far superior to its last and strength, an example which he hoped would be soon Stringfellow , P.AL, supported by Bros, Chas. VV. E. B. appearance followed bv other councils , stated in London at the Duke's Theatre. Alessrs. Holt and that he had been Cordell , S.W., and C. S. Young, J.W., with crossed Wilmot will both take parts deputed by the ALP. Grand Alaster to invest the following wands. The brethren liaving formed themselves into a in it. distinguished Masons as Grand Officers of the Cryptic double column with wands crossed above their heads, Bro. # * * Degrees : Fraser, I.G. announced the D.G.AI. and the D.G. Sec. Mr. Chas. Wyndham has sold his site in Nor- Bro. Captain G. Lambert Dep. G.M. The VV.M. and Past Masters then left the dais to receive thumberland Avenue to the Constitutional Club for their ,, Baron de Ferrieres, M.P. ... G. 111. AL the distinguished visitors at the porch , and conducted them permanent club house. Mr. Wyndham will reopen the ,, C H. Driver G. Con. of Wks. to the dais, the brethre n following in double column in Criterion about Christmas. It is still undergoing great » Rev. A. W. Hall G. Chap. inverted order, being headed by Bros. Abr. Hertzberg and improvements ; amongst these the electric light will figure, •• Rev. T. W. Lemon ...... G, Chap. R. E. Summerson, acting as G.L. Stewards. The D.G.M. so that the house will not be stuff y any more. Rumours »> F. Davison ...... G, Treasurer. then declared the ball open. The opening quadrille was are (lying about that "Our Boys " will be the first piece, « D. M. Dewar ...... G. Recorder. danced by the VV.M. with Airs. Fenwick, wife of the D.G. with Mr. David James in his old character. VVe hope it is •> T. B. Whytehead G.M. of C Sec, having W. Bro. Fenwick and Airs. Young, wife of so. Although " Our Boys " had such a long run at the » R. Young ...... G.C. of G. the J.W. of the Raphael Lodge, as their vis-a-vis, sides Vaudeville some years ago, many of us are quite ready to » J. E. Anderson ... " ... G.C. of C being taken by Bro. C. W. E. B. Cardell , S.W., with Mrs. see it again. £6000 is said to be the profit Air. Wyndham •1 G. F. Lancaster ...... G. Lecturer. F. VV. P. Thompson , having Bro. C, S. Young, j.W., with has made in reselling his plot of land. A portrait of Bro. George R. Sims appears in Bro. Henry Irving lunched with Lord Derby, the current number of Society, and Bro. Ex-Sheriff Sir at'Knowsley, on Tuesday. Moses Alonteliore, Bart., forms thesubjectof asketch in Life. Lord and Lady Wolseley have been prevented WSB^&fBmmm-wpggM *! yr |2 D f rmilf e&wma The foundation-stone of the new Municipal from paying a visit to the Earl of Derby by the death Buildings at Glasgow was laid on Monday last with of Lord Wolseley's mother. Alasonic ceremony. We hope to give a report of the Umbrellas, brilliant in colour and startling in w^^sIwmmMinteresting proceedings in our next. design, are in India what Masher collars are in London. Bro. Horace Brooks Marshall presided at ihe The Londesborough Lodge of Instruction, No. The import of them last year was 3,353,05*;. first regular meeting of the season of the Brixton Lodge, 16S1, Bro. G. Cook, Preceptor , holds its meetings every Bro. Horace Brooks Marshall, C.C, is amongst on Saturday last. Thursday evening at the Berkeley Arms, John-street, the gentlemen nominated b Mr. Sheriff Clarence Smith No. 1949, Alay fair, at eight o'clock. y Bro. thc Karl and the Countess of Carnarvon on the committee appointed to make the necessary arrange- are expected to return to England from their Canadian The Masonic Fraternity at Austin, Minnesota, ments for Lord Mayor's Day. tour in the course of a few days. suffered serious loss by the fal l of thei r Hall, in August last. Bro. J. Lewis-Thomas, F.S.A., Chief Surveyor Fidelity Lodge, No. 39, and Austin Chapter, which met of the War Department, who has been staying at East- The two daughters of the late poet Longfellow there, had all their property destroyed. are said to be coming to England to enter themselves as bourne for a few weeks, has resumed his duties at the Horse The Countess of Lathom opened a bazaar at Guards. students at Newnham College for a year. South port, on Tuesday, in aid of clearing off a debt of Madame Worrell's Annual Evening Concert Comp. H. Lovegrove, P.Z., has been elected £3000 upon St. Luke's Church . The bazaar will remain M.E.Z.; Comp. F. Thurston H.; and Comp. A. took place at Brixton Hall, Brixton , on Thursday evening. open for four days. , J. Cox, concert gave the J., of the Royal Jubilee Chapter, No. 72. The installation There was a large attendance and the The Faith Lod of Instruction, No. , greatest satisfaction. ge 141 meeting will be in December. hitherto held at the Restaurant, Victoria-street, S.VV., Bro. Charles Sims was on Thursday, the nth Bro. G. S. Graham was unanimously elected will meet for the future at the Queen Anne's Restaurant, W.M. of the Ewell Lodge, No. 1S5 1, at their last meeting. inst., installed W.AL of the Duke of Connaught Lodge, Queen Anne's-gate, St. James's-park Station, S.VV., on at the Surrey Alasonic Hall, Camberwell. We hope to His installation takes place in May next at the Sun Hotel, on Wednesday evenings, at S. Kingston-on-Thames. give a report of the proceedings in our next. A meeting of the festival committee of Ye Alderman Sir We are glad to announce that Bro. the Bishop J. VV. Ellis, Bart., has written a Rahere Almoners was held on Monday evening, in the long letter in reply to local criticisms on his of Peterborough is gradually but surely recovering from school-room of St. Bartholomew-the-Great , under the recent speech A visit to the continent during at Salisbury, in the course of whicii he says that emigra- his recent severe illness. presidency ojt the Prior, Bro. A. C. Morton, C.C After a tion, in an imperial sense, coevalescence is talked of. discussion has never been sufficientl y lengthy , it was resolved to report to the Chapter- appreciated either by the labouring classes or by the The Triennial Festival of the Royal General General on the desirability of celebrating the festival in Government of the day ; but the importance of our Colonial Dispensary will take place at the Albion , Aldersgate-street , January. possessions will eventually be understood in a wider and on Friday next. Bro. the Lord Alayor ,will preside, sup- Bro. William Stoddart, P.M. Perseverance more statesmanlike manner.—City Press. Sheriffs and Bros. Alderman De Keyser and ported by the Lodge, No. 371, was invested as Prov. G. Purst., and A memorial statue b Mr. Brooker Savory. y , sculptor, Bro. VV. L. Towerson, P.M. Kenlis Lodge, No. 1267, Prov. of Sunderland, is about to be erected in that town, to com- A great want is now supplied in South London, G.A. Purst., at the Provincial Grand Lodge of Cumberland memorate the recent sad disaster by which the lives of 1S6 viz., a Chapter of Improvement for Royal Arch Alasons. and Westmorland, held at Egremont, on the 28th ult. In children were sacrificed. A model has been prepared of The meetings are held at the Stirling Castle, Peckham- our report last week Bro. Towerson was given as Prov. G. the statue, symbolising an agonised mother with her dead road, on Friday evenings at 7.30 p.m. Comp. Poore, P.Z., Purst., and Bro. Stoddart's name was omitted. child upon her knee. The statue, which will be Sft. in is the Preceptor. The evening selected is unfortunate, as A Special Provincial Grand Lodge of West height, of white marble upon a Sicilian pedestal, will cost so many meetings are held on Fridays. Yorkshire will be holden in the Town Hall, Huddersfield , 500 guineas, and is intended to be placed in the hall of the A marriage has been arranged , though no date on the 15th inst., when a fraternal address of welcome Free Library and Museum. has as yet been fixed for the ceremony, between Air. Shaw will be presented to his Royal High n ess the Duke of Bro. Sir Edmund A. H. Lechmere, Bart., R.W. Stewart, eldest son of Bro. Sir Alichael Shaw Stewart, Albany, K.G., K.T., &c, &c, R.W. Prov. Grand Alaster Prov. Grand Alaster Worcestershire, presided at a meeting Bart., Al.VV. Past Grand Alaster Alason of Scotland, of of Oxfordshire , by the Prov. Gtand Lodge and brethren of of the ist. John's Ambulance Association , at which several Ardgowan, Renfrewshire, and the Lady Alice Thynne, the five Huddersfield Lodges, Nos. 275, 290, 521, 1514, cases were reported of the " first aid " rendered by certifi- eldest daughter of thc Alarquis of Bath . and 17S3, on the occasion of his visit to that town. cated pupils in time of accident. With reference to the Bro. George Lambert, F.S.A., Past G. Swd. Bro. Seymour Smith's annual benefit concert is recent explosion at Woolwich, where the effects might have Br., a member of the court of the Goldsmiths' Company, announced to take place at the South Place Institute , been most disastrous, it was mentioned that nearly all the will take the chair on Monday, the 29th inst., at the annual Aloorgate-street, on the 20th inst. As on former occasions arsenal police had undergone instruction. festival of the Brass and Copper Trades' Pension Institu- an excellent programme and a long list of distinguished Lord Carnarvon, M.W. Pro G.M., is at the tion. The institution was founded tor the relief of the artistes, vocal and instrumental , is issued, and we trust our head of a syndicate which has recently purchased an aged and distressed of the trade, thei r widows, and others, genial and talented brother will receive a large measure of enormous tract of land in Western Australia. It is said by means of pensions, which are granted for life. support and patronage from the many Alasonic friends he has that a portion of this land is to be placed at the disposal of The Masonic custom of opening the lodge with so often entertained and amused. future emigrants on a kind of mutual benefit society prayer is a very old one. The Lodge of Edinburgh, No. 1, Bro. Sir Watkin Williams Wynn, Bart., M.P., princi pal—the emigrant to find labour, and the company Scotland , possesses A1S. prayers bearing date 1669 ; and Prov. G.AL North Wales and Shropshire, was present at land and seeds, the latter taking a mortgage on both, and the minutes of December 27, 1S0S, recite " prayers said." the Blaenau Assembly Rooms, on Saturday last, when the tenant paying a certain yearly sura that is eventuall y Prayer to God form ed part of the ancient ceremony of some 400 railway directors, engineers, officials, and other to entitle him to the fee-simple of his farm. " fencing " the lodge, preparatory to proceeding to guests were entertained to luncheon in celebration of the Bro. the Earl of Jersey presided on Tuesday at completion of the Bala and Festiniog Railway, and the business.—Keystone. the annual Grand Lodge ot Mark Master Alasons of the We are asked to announce that Bro. Jas. 1 erry, conversion of the harrow gauge portion from Festiniog province of Berks and Oxon to Blaenau to the ordinary guage, the new lines of railway , held at the Masonic Hall, P.P.G.S.W. Norths and Hunts, Secretary Royal Alasonic having just been opened. Reading. Bro. Lord Jersey was supported by Bros. Benevolent Institution , will rehearse the ceremonies of Sir Francis Burdett, Bart., Provincial Grand Master consecration and installation at the Duke of Albany Lodge The following is a list of banquets held at the Aliddx. and Surrey ; Rev. R. P. Bent, Past Grand Chap. ; of Instruction , No. 19 C3, at the Rock Tavern, Battersea- Freemasons' Tavern during the week ending Thursday, Stephens, Deputy Grand Alaster Berks and Oxon; D. park-road, on Friday next, the igth inst., at 6 p.m. The October nth i^-Saturday, October 6th : Phcenix Chapter, M. Dewar, Assist. Grand Sec. ; Pulley, Prov. Grand regular meetings of this lod ge of instruction are held at Leigh Lodge, Lodge of Joppa. Tuesday, gth : Jerusalem Sec ; the Mayor of Maidenhead ; Farr ; and a large the same place on Tuesday evenings at 8 p.m. Lodge, Urban Lodge, St. James's Union Lodge, VValdeck number of distinguished Mark Master Masons. We hope to give a full account of the proceedings in hen' , Lodge. Wednesday, ioth : Licensed Victuallers (Maryle- our next. A very pretty wedding came off at St. Step s bone District), Hervey Lodge, Lod South Dulwich , on Thursday week last, when the daughter ge of Fidelity, Shandy P.G.M. Bro. Rob Morris says his poem " The barrister Club. Thursday, nth : Rose of Sharon Chapter, Creation Level and the Square " (by the way the best Masonic of Bro. E. T. E. Besley, , a name well known in Lod Pilgrim Lodge, Eldon Club. the City, was married to Air. Leonard Passmore, solicitor. ge, poem ever written) often apparently knows not its own The bride's brother-in-law , the Rev. VV. Blackmore, rector A meeting of the general committee entrusted father. In Ohio, the credit of composition is given to of Letcombe Basset, Berks, performed the ceremony, and with the arrangements in connection with the grand Ma- Lord Byron. The Missouri people attribute it to Tenny- there was a very strong muster of friends from Exeter. sonic conversazione, reunion and ball to be held on the son. In Georgia they believe theirown poet, Bro. Brashear, This must have been expected, as the bridegroom, the 30th inst., at the Masonic Hall, Hope-street wrote it. In Pennsylvania people give Burns the credit." , Liverpool, VVell seventh son of the late Air. J. Passmore (Alessrs. Passmore was held at that building, on Friday evening, the 5th inst. , at all events no one but an " old Alaster " is charged and Savery) has always been very popular in that ancient Bro. Henry A. Tobias, president of the Committee, occu- with its paternity. Bro. Rob., you are highly complimented and loyal city. A splendid breakfast for 50 followed , at pied the chair, and there was a numerous attendance. The by this wholesale plagiarism.—Keystone. Rose Mount, and no speeches, only toasts were allowed , reports of the arts, entertainment, refreshment, and ball LODGE LECTURES.—We have great pleasure in and after the happy pair had gone to the Great Northern committees showed that the preliminary arrangements were calling attention to what we have no hesitation in describing terminus , en route lor Scarborough, about 100 young progressing most satisfactorily, giving excellent promise of as a step in the right direction on the part leasant evening in dancing where the of the Denison people passed a p a most successful and enjoyable social gathering. The Lodge, 1248, Scarborough. Enthusiasm, like that greatest tables had been spread. The presents werc handsome, programme will include an exhibition of fine arts, Japanese of all Alasonic virtues, charity, endureth much, and for artistic, and numerous. work, curios, &c. ; a ballad concert, in which a large num- this, if for no other reason, an occasional departure from The annual meeting of the Court of Governors ber of talented artistes will take part ; a " lecture on the the ordinary routine of lodge work is the more welcome. of the West Lancashire Alasonic Educational Institution modern antiquities of Liverpool," illustrated by a selection We are well aware that various lodges in London and else- was held on Friday evening, the 5th inst., at the Alasonic ol " living waxwork or tomati ; " a variety entertainment, where have now and again allowed themselves a little Hall, Hope-street, Liverpool , under the chairmanshi p of and a grand ball. healthy recreation in the form of lectures on subjects more Bro. Henry A. Tobias, one of the vice-presidents. The There are two distinct systems of ship ventilation or less remotely allied with Freemasonry during their hours of assembl minutes of the last court and general committee (read by adopted by the /Eolus Waterspray Company, of No. 235, y. But to the Denison Lodge apparently Bro. R. Alartin , one of the honorary secretaries) were con- High Holborn , one mechanical, and one automatic, which belongs the honour of having inaugurated the giving of firmed , and those relating to new by-laws were also adopted. may be used singly or in conjunction, or be duplicated as lectures as part and parcel of the lodge duties, and the The renewal of grants for the education of all children on circumstances may require. In either case, however, the members are to be congratulated as well on the heartiness thc foundation of the institution was also confirmed , and effect is the same, the inlet /Eolus admitting thc air from and thoroughness with which they appear to have the several amounts were increased to £8 and £10 in the behind the spray, through which it is sucked and passed adopted the idea as well as in the success which seems cases of those who have attained the ages of eight and ten cool and pure into the main ventilating shaft, and thence certain to attend their opening efforts in the direc- respectively. The following* officers were re-elected for the into the hold , while the exhaust /Eolus as speedily and as tion indicated. They have been so fortunate as to ensuing year: Bros. J. T. Callow, Treas.; G. Broadbrid ge effectivel y clears off the vitiated air. As employed in pas- secure the services of V.W. Bro. W. J. Hughan, P.G.S.D and R. Alartin , Hon. Sees. ; H. VV. Collins, Solicitor; senger ships the inlet /liolus drives a body of air along the England, &c, who has kindly undertaken to deliver a lec- Dr. S. J. McGeorge, Aledical Adviser; and H. S. Alpass, main shaft under the bunks in the cabin, turning up as a ture on Wednesday, the 24th inst., on " The Four Grand E. Pierpoint , and R. Wylie, Auditors. Thirty brethren vertical shaft or " tobin " in the cabin itself, a constant Lodges of England, A .D . 1716-17 to A .D . '1813, and the for- were re-elected on the general committee, and it was supply of fresh air being thus obtained. The other /Eolus mation of the Grand Lodge of England," and on the fol- unanimously resolved that the annual ball in aid of the is attached toamainshaft running alongthe roof of thecabin, lowing evening on a non-masonic subject , at whicii the West Lancashire Alasonic Educational Institution should be friends of brethren are invi ted to be present. On Wed- close against the cornices, with which, indeed, it can be Incor- , held in Liverpool in January next, the W.Ms, and other porated , and by it the vitiated air is extracted, the shaft hav- nesday, the 12th December, Bro. T. B. Whytehead, P.AL chiefs in Alasonry to form the committee. A vote of thanks P.P.G.D.C. North and East Yorkshire, will give a lecture ingside perfo rations in passingthrough the successivccabins, has to the executive officers and the chairman brought the so that the vitiated air is sucked in through these and —for Masons only—on " Lodge Duties," and another proceedings to a close. driven out of the ship. Each /Eolus is been kindly promised by Bro. Col. Sir Charles Warren, to protected, the evenings H OLLOWAV s O INTMENT AXII I'IL LS.— Rheumatism and Gout.— downcast cowl which is fixed to the shaft of the downcast be given alter Christmas. During the long winter These purif ying and soothing remedies ik-mand the earnest atten- /Eolus and collects the wind, driving it down to the water- such intellectual treats will be most agreeable, and we trust tion of all persons liahle to gout , sciatic."!, or olhcr painful all'cction.3 spray, being so arranged that the move made by the Denison Lodge—to which, by the of the muscles , nerves, or joints. The Ointment should be app lied , if there is a downpour of are water from the sea, it is thrown out on to the decks and way, the members of the other Scarborough lodges after the aflected parts have heen well fomented with warm water, most cordiall the when the unguent should he dili gentl y rubbed upon the adjacent the current of air continues, while thc exhaust /Eolus is y and fraternally invited—will meet with skin , unless the friction should caute pain. HoiJou'ay '.s I'ills surmounted by an Automatic Exhaust Ven tilator, which is success it signally deserves. should be simultaneousl y taken to reduce inflammation and to likewise impervious to water. The system may be seen M ADAME T USSAUU ANB SON 'S EXHIBITION .—Portrait Models of purify the blood. This treatment abates the violence , and lessens illustrated at the Company 's premises in High Holborn as Prince Edward of Saxe-VVeimar, thc Comic de Paris, late Comte the f requency ot gout, rheumatism , and ail those diseases which de Cliambord , and M. Waddington. Costly Court Dresses trom spring from hereditary predisposition , or from any accidental weak- aforesaid. The prices vary according to size, but in all the lirst Parisian houses. Also Portrait Model ol James Carey, tin-' ness of constitution. This Ointmentchecks the local maladv. The cases they are moderate, as will be seen from the Company's Informer. Captain Webb (taken from life) . Admission is. Extra Pills restore the vital powers,— [A UVT .1 price lists. rooms 6d , Open from 10 till 10.— [ADVT ,]