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VOL. XXII.

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NOBLE Example of the Deco- CAMBRIDGE Masonic Charity CORRESPONDENCE (continued)— C RAFT LODGES (continued)— A rator's Art, 70 Association , 27S Re Masonic Charities— A Suggestion, 107 507 United Pilgrims, 200 Adoption of the Report Special Commission Carnarvon Lodge, No. 1572 , and the Boys' Royal Masonic Institution for Boys, 273, 5uS Zetland in the East, 68, 323 Boys' School , 341 School, 325 2S7, 2S8, 307,317) 337» 338, 538 La Tolerance, 17 Al pass Benevolent Institution , 17S Catholic Church built by Freemasons, 209 353, 365. 366, 367.379» 3So 588 St. Botol ph's,_36 Centenar v Festival of the Joppa Lodge, No. „ „ Institution for Boys and 605 Combermere, 187 ALLIED MASONIC DEGREES :— iSS, 27S the Carnarvon Lodge, No. 611 Lodge of the Marches, 187, 276 Grand Masters' Council No. 1, , 146 Col. Adair, the late Bro., 325 1572 , 33S 63 1 Concord , 49 Metropolitan Council , (T.I.), 263, 323 Coming* of Age of Mr. R. Percy Clowes, 29 „ „ Institution for Girls, 171 633 Yarborough, 187 W. M. Sewell Council, No. 11, 369 Complimentary Banquet to Bro. Henry Rule 2to, 7, 15, 31, 32.43 643 Royal, 128 Lynn, M.L.S.B., 164 Statistical Returns, 171 663 Fidelity, 64 Analysis of the Returns Girls' School Fes- Complimentary Dinner to Bro. Edward 700 Nelson, 143 , 187, 246 tival , 301 Terry, 217 CRAFT ABROAD, THE— 706 Florence Nightingale, 381 An Early Warwickshire Charter, 72 Concert in aid of the Boys' School , 147 District of Queenstown , 204 721 Independence, 50 Harmonic Lodge, No. , St. Thomas 731 Arboretum , no, 1S7, 310 A. AND A. R ITE—R OSE CROIX : 356 CONSECRATIONS — 723 Westbourne, 127, 244 Mount Calvary, Dan, W.I., 165 3 130, 257 Australia 771 Windsor Castle, no 8 Royal Kent, 162 Craft Lodges. , 179 Blundellsands, No. 228 777 Royal Alfred , 310 10 Invicta , 112, 295 9, 125 CRAFT LODGES .- Euston , No. 22S3, 208 — 786 United Service, 36S 23 Hilda, 162 Royal Somerset House and Inverness, 809 United Good Fellowship, 260 St. Thomas George Gardner, No. 2309, 2S2 4 49 , 5 141 S32 Victoria in Burmah , 191 68 Ancient York Chapter of Redemption , Kingswood, No. 2278, at Elstree, Sg London Scottish Rifles, No. 9 Albion , 7, 78 834 Ranelag h, 142 , 226, 30S . I4*5 2310, 270 Union Waterloo, 852 Zetland, St. Alkmund, No. 2311, at Whitchurch 13 174 50 69 Prince of VVales, 21G , 349 19 Royal Athelstan , 108, 28S Sympathy, 310 Scarisbrick, No. 2295, at Southport, 855 75 Stanhope, 162 154 Robert Burns, 62 St. Mark, 201 Toowong, No. 2306, 163 25 857 77 Leodiensis, 53 32 St. George's, 6 872 Lewis, 64, 320 86 Kingston Viator, No. 2308, 331 7 , 324 37 Anchor and Hope, 48, 159, 202 8S9 Dobie, 50, 188, 310 96 St. Cuthbert 's, 163 Wavertree, No. 2294, at Wavertree, 196 38 Union , 94 Sgo Hornsey, 262 107 Shadwell Clerke, 21, 230 West Ham Abbey, No. 2192, at Stratford, 40 Derwent, 109 S98 Temperance-in-the-East, 339 108 De Carteret, 5*5 Royal Cumberland 11 Cit Koyal Arch. 41 , 94 9 y of London , 45, 244 48 Industry, 187, 260 Gosport, A N NUAL CELEBRATIONS — Blagdon 903 50 , No. 659, at Newcastle, 333 57 Humber , iS 904 Phcenix , 202, 260 Anniversary Festi v al Girls' School, 29S Cecil, No. 449, at Hitchin, 374 60 Peace and Harmony, 62, 18C g 10 St. Oswald, 128 Empire, Annual Assembly Grand Imperial Conclave No. 2108, 27 61 Probity, 48 913 Pattison, ;g, no, 214 Red Cross of Rome, &c St. George's, No. , 139 2099, at Heme Bay, 196 78 Imperial George, S 928 Friendshi p, 94 „ Ball of the Kensington Lodge, Sir Charles Bright, No. 1793, 16S 82 Foundation, iS 962 !-un and Sector, 3S1 No. Sterndale Bennett No. 2ib2 1767, 203 , , 374 84 Doyle's, S IO OJ Priory, no, 174, 22S, 292 „ „ of the Chiswick Lodge No. Mark Lodges. 88 Scientific, 48 1001 Harrogate and Claro, 2012 246 , 203 92 Moira, 44 iuo2 Skiddaw, 19 „ „ and Banquet of the Fidelit Danum, No. 39S, at Doncaster, 105 y Egerton of Tatton 97 Palatine, 143 1011 Richmond, 246 Lodge, No. 230, at Devon- , No. 400, 197 Euston, No. 399, 20S 119 Sun, Square, and Compasses, 355 1021 Harting ton, 50 port, 192 127 Union , Swindon Keystone, No. 401, at Swindon, 350 48 1024 St. Peter 's, 381 ,, Banquet of the Friars Lodge of In- 130 Royal Gloucester, 36 1026 Victoria, 70 struction , No. 1349, 177 Various. 134 Caledonian , 92 1028 Royal Alfred, no „ „ of the Henley Lodge of Cantabrigia Rose Croix Chapter, No. 112, 141 Faith, 92, 142 , 200, 288 1030 Egerton , 260, Instruction 355 , 249 257 146 Anti quity, 48 1056 Walton , 51 „ Dinner of the Lang ton Lodge of Damon and Pythias Conclave Order Secret 152 Virtue, 109 1074 Underley, 64 Instruction , No. , 1673 5 Monitor , No. 14, at Madras, 343 157 Bedford, 32 1076 Capper, 238 ,, Festival Brixton Lodge of Instruc- Henniker Mark Mariners Lodge, at , 158 Adams, 159 1077 Wilton, 310 tion , No. 1949, 82 177 168 Mariners, 18 1091 Erme, 159 „ ,, Royal Masonic Benevolent Magnus Rose Croix Chapter, at Newark, 178 All Souls', 19 1094 Temple, 22S Institution, ug 172 Old Concord, 16 1102 Mirfield "47 1 , 51, 159, 292 „ ,, Emulation Lodge of Im- Matier Lodge of Royal Ark Mariners, No. 177 Domatic, 32 1114 Joppa, 1S8 provement, 132 400,315 179 Manchesler, 44 I 1134 Newal l, 202, 292 of Wandsworth Lodge of „ „ Queen 's Westminster Conclave Secret Moni- 183 Unity, 62, 12S, 200, 339 I152 St. George, 323 Instruction , No. 1044, 164 tor, No. 12, 131 iSS Joppa, 16 1157 Zetland, 163 „ ,, of the Grand Masters ' Royal Sussex Conclave Secret Monitor, 248 192 Lion and Lamb, 172 1165 Perseverance, 70 Lodge of Instruction, White Rose Council, No. 17, Royal and 193 Confidence, 44, 212, 308 1171 Lagos, 163 M.M.M., 216 Select Masters, 82 195 Heng ist, 19 1 'So Forward, „ Supper of the Zetland Lodge of 95, 355 203 Ancient Union, 48 11S4 Abbey, 9, 51, 12S, iSS, 310, 3S2 Instruction , No. 511, 155 CORRESPONDENCE— 205 Israel, 45 1196 Urban, 92 „ ,, of the Rose Lodge of A Correction , 61 207 Koyal, 324 1205 Metham, 174 Instruction , No. 1622, 192 An Appeal for Assistance to Build a Church 212 Euphrates, 62 1222 St. Kew, , 19 ,, , of the Earl Lodge, No. 609, at Kissingen, Bavaria, 1S5 214 Hope and Unity, 64 1223 Amherst, 276 at Glasgow, Binding, 203 of the 1784 Constitutions, 1S5 217 Stability, 92 1260 John Hervey, ioS, 212 „ ,, of the Stability Lodge of Bro. R. F. Gould and the "Regius " MS., 221 bt. I 1264 Neptune, 339 Instruction , No. 217, 203 3S0 John, 356 226 Benevolence, 94 l 1293 Burdett, no „ „ Star Chapter of Instruction , Calendar and Directory of the Province of 236 York, 79, 214 i 1299 Pembroke No. , 18S 1275, 232 Middlesex, 7 244 Yarborough , 49 1303 Pelham , 261 „ ,, Covent Garden Lodge of Commemoration Jewel, the, 127 261 Unanimity and Sincerity, 13*J Acacia, Instruction 49 9 382 , No. 1614, 241 Cuiious Certificate, 33S 270 Royal Faith and Friendship, 1321 Emblematic 62 1S6 ., ,, of the Creaton Lodae of Election of Grand 49 , , Treasurer, 141 292 Sincerity, 80 1326 Lebanon, 320 Instruction , No. 179 1, 257 „ of Members Board of General Pur- 295 Combermere, 276 1328 Granite, First 93 Annual Ball of the Agricola Lodge, poses, 31S 309 Harmony, 1330 St. Peter 's, at York Financial Tables 94 143 No. 1991, , 67 of the Institutions, 243 311 South Saxon, 64 1337 Anchor, 36, 12S Fourth Annual Ball of the Selwy n Lodge Grand Lod , ge of New South Wales, 317, 367 320 Loyalty, 227 1339 Stockwell, 244 No. 190 1, 155 „ 'Treasurershi p, the, 127 325 St. John, 1S7 60 Royal Grand 13 Arthur, 213 Festival United Grand Lodge, 236 „ Portrait Painter, 43, 61 32S St. John, 339 1367 Beaminster Manor, 228 Gould Testimonial, the, 211 353 Royal Sussex , So 1381 Kennington Ars Quatuor Coronatorum , 12 , 33, 78, 15S, 2b*, , 34S Heroes of the Missouri, the, 2SS 356 Harmonic, Corinthian Ashmole as a Freemason, 324 13S2 , 186 314 History of No. 246, Cheltenham, 31 364 Cambrian, 174 1385 Gladsmuir, 64, 12S, 261 „ of the Unity Chapter, No. 72, 225, 371 Perseverance, 36S 1387 Chorl ton, 22S 243. 259 BIRTHS , Marriages and Deaths, 379 Honour, 9 1391 Commercial, 261 Late Bro. J. C. Cooke—An Appeal, 259 St. Davio 's 20, 279 3S4 , 49 1402 Jordan, 37, 174, 214, 292, 355 5> 55> Liberal Freemasons, 3S0 3S7 Aire iale, 246 1423 Era, 6S Beard of Benevolence, 113, , , Lod 247, 3 53, 73, 178 241 ge cf Sorrow, 7 394 Southampton, 12S 1425 Hyde Park, 31S u 3n Mark Grand Lodge and Bacon 's Hotel, 127 422 Yarboroug h , 6 Mount Ed Bro. and 49 144 gcumbe, 93 Mrs. Higgs' Ball, 264 Masonic Charity Statistics, 199, 212 429 Royal Navy, 19 1460 Thames Valley, » Broadley at Home, 340 29 Masonic Impostor, a, 288 437 Science, 147 1 Islington, 46, 108, „ \V. E. Bush , F.C.S., F.S.S., Minutes of 49 172, 327 70 the Old Druids' Lodge, gi 441 Three Grand Principles, 19 •472 Henley, in, 159, 292 >, Dr. Haskins' Concert, 305 New Grand Lodge, 171, Cecil j, 354 449 , 49 1503 Sir Francis Burdett, 129, 247, 382 General Brownrigg, C.B., 233 Old Editions of the Book of Constitutions, 452 Frederick Lodge of Unity, 1512 Hemming, „ Henry 319 64, 129, 18S Josiah Wh ymper, 58 43> 61 45S Aire and Calder, 109 1513 Friendly, m >, Hughan 's New Work, 26, 41 Our Benevolent Institutions, 3S1 462 Bank Terrace, 1524 Duke of Brook Smith 49 Connaught, 78 Memorial Window, 192 Poet Burns, the, 92, 199 463 Concord, 227 • 1530 chislehurst, "Jgones, 361 382 Proposed Conference ot Preceptors, 28S 504 Beikhampstead , 49 1536 United Military, 292 1 Devon Masonic Education and Relief Funds, LAYING FOUNDATION STONES— MARK LODGES (continued)— CRAFT LODGES (continued)— Kincardine, 17S • New Masonic Hall at 277 24 Roberts, 96 1443 Rosslyn, 261 Devon Masonic Educational Fund , 219 „ „ at Sittingbourne, 191 28 Langley, 6 New Cross, 10S 260 9 1559 , Dinner of the Shepherd and Flock Masonic „ „ at West Bromwich , 343 34 St. Andrew 's, 145 1571 Leopold , 46 I Club, 192 LEADERS— 44 Florence Nightingale, 229 1585 Royal Commemoration, 275 District Grand Lodge Ethics, 203 66 Fortitude , 203 1586 Upper Norwood, A New Zealand Grand Lodge, 1S2 245 Another Boys' School Success, 1S1 70 Albert Victor, 176 1588 Prince Leopold, 175 ; DISTRICT GRAND LODGES AND CHAP- Caesarean, Abbey, Approaching Election Girls' School, 195 74 145 1592 143 THRS— Boys' School, 100 Hawton, 162 1598 Ley Spring, 1S6 I „ „ 195 Canterbury, N.Z., 169 i Approaching Festival Boys' School, 313, 347 114 Percy, 311 1602 Sir Hugh Myddelton , 2S9 Hong Kong and South China, 70 127 Portal, 263 VVanderers of the R.M.B.I., n, 1604 , 213 Natal, 377 145 Constantine, 230 1609 Liverpool Dramatic, 65, 340 57, S5 _ Punjab, 154 R.M.I.Girls 181 221 177 Royal Sussex , 67 1611 Eboracum, 175, 22S I „ „ , , , 95, 267 1S1 Sir Francis Burdett, 67, 190 , 311 1614 Covent Garden, 1S6, ISTRICT RAND ARK ODGES I 33, 245 D G M L — I Art Association of the , 191 Friendshi p, Unanimity, and Sincerity, 1620 Marlborough, 19 Natal, 377 5 1632 Stuart, 201 I Philadel phia, 153 r- ° I Bengal Masonic Educational Association, 167 211 Earl of Carnarvon , 96, 344 1636 St. Cecilia, So : Distribution of Prizes Girls' School, , 303 Board of Benevolence , the, 11 , 39, 57, 71 213 Fletcher, 5, 67, 344 1638 Brownrigg, 3S3 216 Henry, , 1650 Rose of Raby, 6 Boys' School House Committee, 329 52 311 27 General Committee, 226 Excelsior, 21, 3S4 1655 Corinthian, 257 „ „ 371 EARL of Kintore and the Grand „ „ Festival, 371 23S Prince Leopold , 130, 263 1656 Wolsey, in, 3S3 Mastership of South Australia, 62 277 FitzWilliam , 230 Aldersgate, , 3 Bro. Earl of Onslow, P.S.G.W., 39 1657 103 172 293 Industry, 21, 82, 1660 Arlecdon, 160, 214, Entertainment by the Chough Lodge, 17S „ Richardson and the A. and A. Rite, 313 145 355 Carnarvon Lodge, No. 1572, and the Boys' 302 Derby, 295 1679 Henry Muggeridge, 31S Jordan , S Rothesay, School, 313 319 3 4 1687 227 332 Borough of Greenwich 1702 Sub-Urban , FAREWELL Banquet to the Earl Chairman of the Coming Festival R.M.I.G., , 190 3S3 334 York, 322 1726 Gordon, 320 of Onslow, 54 '37 Craft in Hertfordshire, the, 371 347 Albert Edward, 324 1728 Temple Bar, 63 ] Farewell Dinner to Bro. D. N. Henochsberg, Chiswick, 1 Perseverance, 15S „ in Lincolnshire, the, 359 357 248 743 j at Liverpool , 155 „ in Nev Zealand , 221 361 Onslow, 54 1744 Royal Savoy, 6 3 ; Formation of a Masonic Literary Society at „ in Victoria , thd , 71, 253 3S5 King Solomon , 37 1745 Farringdon Without, 63, 201, 339 Bradford , 14S Granville Coleridge Common Sense Again, 330 390 , 322 1750 , 51 j First Ball of the Barnato Lodge, No 2265, Liverpool , Eleanor Cross, District Grand Lodge of Bengal, 222 393 130 17J4 9 ! _ 113 District Grand Lodge of Northern China, 1766 St. Leonard , 15S First Festival of the Educational Fund , 20S M ASONIC AND GENERAL T IDINGS , IO, 17 80 Albert Edward , 37 N. and E. Yorks 26 24, , 9 District Grand Lodge of the Punjab , 71 _ 38, 56. 69,83. 9;, 114. 134, 150 , 166, 180, 1789 Ubi que, 30S j in San Francisco 12 , D.G. Lod ge of the Punjab and Masonic 194, 205, 220, 234, 250 266, 2S0, 296, 1790 Old Eng land, 143, 354 j Freemasonry in Turkey , 70 1791 Crearon , 142 Literature , 153 312, 328, 346, 358, 370, 386 ! Freemasonry in Ireland and Scotland , 13S Far! of Onslmv in New Zealand , the, 360 1793 Sir Charles Bright, 51, 160, 261 • Founders' Day of the Humber Lodge, No. Masonic and Military Order of Knights of 1804 Coborn , 109 Empire Chapter , No. 210S, 25 ; „ 57. 27s Freemasonry in New South Wales, 167 Rome and Ked Cross of Con- JS05 Bromley St. Leonard, 47 I Fourth City IvIasonic Benevolent Association , stantine — Annual Assembly Fidelis, „ in Shropshire, ^g 1809 65 i 3iS Grand Imperial Conclave, 139 1821 Atlingworth , 214 . ! ,,„ in... •-Staffordshire_ *""—...... , —/267 : Fit for Freemasonry, 325 ,, in Queensland , 281 „ "At Home " at the Club House, 1827 Alliance, 172 Aldershot , 14S 1833 St. Keyna, 129 ,, Pronounced Unpatriotic, 137 French Freemasonry, 85 „ Bal l at Cambridge, 67 1839 Duke of Cornwall, 227 Grand Conclave „ „ at Limassol, Cyprus, 1S48 Ferrum, GENERAL Festival R.M.B.I., 101, 117 179 51 Kni ghts of the Red Cross of Con- Further Girls' School Successes, ,, „ at Plumstead , 148 1852 Forest, 144 153 stantine, 68 Girls' School Centenary Scheme, , 2S1, „ „ at Sudlow, 278 1855 St - Maurice, 36S 251 313 ; Gift to the Masonic Hall at Liverpool , 53 ,, Festival , 167, 281, 297 „ „ of the Humber Lodge, No.57, 1869 Sandown, 20 at Hull 1 hine Gould Testimonial, the, 233 Gould Testimonial , the, 1, 207 , 97 18S4 , in, 214 Grand Council Allied Masonic Degrees Eng- „ Banquet to the Mayor of Hull, Bro. 1892 Wallington , 18S J i Government of the Boys' School, 347 land and Wales, 295 Grand Festival the, 221 Sherburn , 131 1S97 Citadel, 3S3 j , „ „ , 295 I „ Mark Lodge, 117, 330 „ Benevolence in 1S88, 4 1926 Wayfarers, 131 Festival United Grand Lodge, ,, Brotherhood , the, Gallery, log 1 „ 236 1 „ Lod ge of New South VVales, 25 209 1928 1 of the Order of the Secret I ,. lg2g Mozart, 215 „ „ „ Lodge of Quebec, 137 .. 35° Monitor, 11 „ Calendars for iSSg, 23 Addington, 270 373 ! Income of the R.M.I. for Girls in 1S8S, 1937 ,, Lodge Calendar for 1889, 72 Joint Committ *e Girls' School, „ Charity in West Lancashire, 177 1949 Brixton , 79, 214 I 372 1 „ „ of New South Wales, 182 i Late Bro. J. A. Birch , East Lancashire, 153 „ Conversazione and Ball at Hanley, 1962 London Rifle Brigade, 47 of New York , 148 1986 Honor Oak, : „ „ 249 i ,, General Brownri gg, the, 196 172 1 ., Quebec, 147 I Duchess of Cambridge, „ Conversazione of the St. Patrick's 199 1 Agricola, 65, 1S9, 261 .. °f ,, 207 Will Nott, P .P.S.G.W. Wilts, 153 Lodge, 77. at Newry, igi 1993 Wolseley, 276 ,, Bazaar in aid of the Royal Masonic 2012 Chiswick, ' ,, Sir F. G. Ouseley, Bart., 207 34, 2S9 HISTORY of No. 246, Chelten- 1 ., Rev. Canon Portal , 307 Institution for Boys, 357 2019 Crook , 202 ham, 2 „ Entertainment to the A 2020 St. Botolph' ! .. Iohn Watson. P.G.D.. rf>7 ged Poor on s, 100 Entertainment Girls , Christmas Eve, 202 1 Queen 's Westminster S Holiday , ' School 23 i Masonic Benevolence in 1S8S, 1, 5 , Hughan 's Facsimile of Engraved Lists of j „ Charity Association of Corn wall, „ Facts not Fictions, 58, 196, 208 2030 I he Abbey, 290 -versus Fictions 102 Richmond Lodges, 147 ! 101 „ „ , , 125, 182, 2032 , 291 196 2046 Robinson , 36S ; Hungry for Social Enjoyment, 105 „ Libel Case, 85 New Governor of South Australia , „ Female Orphan School, Dublin, 326 2060 La France, 173, 58 309 G. Master of Pennsy lvania the 12 ,, Fictions, 169 2076 Quatuor Coronati, „ , , 17, 142, 275 ,, Grand Officers, 207 „ Installation of the Mayor of Liver- 20S8 Cango, 377 INAUGURATION of a Royal „ Hertfordshire Lodge, 101 pool, 67 2090 Hammersmith , 245 Ark Mariners Lodge at Torq u ay, 5 Lod ge at St. Neot's 221 „ Lectuie at Torquay, 21S 2095 Caterham , 292 i Installation of Bro. Admiral Sir E. A. „ , Inglefield , as W.M. „ P.G.M. of Bristol, the, 195 „ Lecture, 204 2096 George Price, 355 „ Literature, our Charities, &c, 103 Cama, Drury Lane Lodge, „ Prov. G.M. for Staffordshire, 1S1 2105 3S3 „ P.G.M. VVest Aberdeen, „ Lodge held " Al Fresco," 325 210 Etheldreda No. 2127, S6 39 7 , 129 Year, the „ Loyalty, 2108 Empire, 63 „ „ Alderman Jos. Renals „ , 1 377 as W.M. Aldersgate Occupied Territory, 235 2109 Prince Edward, 51 ASONIC OTES AND UERIES ! Lodqe, No. " Physical Defects," 101 M N Q — 2127 Urury Lane, So 1G57, 103 524 Giand Orient of France, 2128 United Northern Counties ' „ „ Col. Foster Goug h as Proposed Grand Chapter of Victoria , 16S 7 , 15S Prov. Grand Lodge of Derbyshire the I 525 Old Editions of the Book of Constitu- 2133'Swan of Avon, P.G.M. Staffordshire, , , 95 Provincial Grand Lodge ot Gloucestershire, tions, 16 2146 Surbiton , 319 26S 35y 526 Cadogan Lud ge, No. 162, London, 32 2153 Hope, 310 j „ „ Lord Saltoun as P.G.M. r, 527 Grand Portrait Painter, 61 6 Arthur Sullivan ! West Aberdeen , 41 Province of East Lancashire, the, 359 215 , 293 of Norths and Hunts 82S 1784 Constitutions, 62 2157 St. Mark's College ! „ „ Thomas Catling as „ , 371 , 64, 159 „ of Surrey, 207 829 An Early Warwickshire Charter, 92 2158 Boscombe, 3S3 i VV.M. Savage Club Lodge No. , Punjab Masonic Institution , the 34S S30 Minutes of the " Old Druids," Redruth, 2168 Deiby Allcrolt , 291 j , 2190 73 127 21S2 Sterndale Bennett, iS ; „ of the Prov. Grand Master of Quarterly Court Girls' School, 251 Boys' „ 251 031 Curious Certificates, 157 2184 Royal Victorian Jubilee, 65, 321 j Bristol , 19 6 Prov. Grand Master of Recent Meeting at York, the. 281 833 Three Degrees and the Prov. G. Lodge 2155 Ardwick, 160 j „ ,, of Cornwall, the Glasgow Province, Recent Schools Quarterl y General Courts, 171 2156 Striguil, 340 833 Colonial Curiosities, 186 Savage Club 263 57 2190 , 73 Report of the Philbrick Committee 834 L'Anti-Macon, 174S, 1S6 2191 Anglo-American , , 267 245, 319, 367 in Suffolk, 371 835 A Charitable Lodge, 212 2193 Highbury, 201 536 " Ancient," No. 18, 213 2201 Earl of Sussex UVENILE Ball of the Lodge of ,, Masonic Benevolent Institution , 25 , 276 „ Masonic Benevolent Institution Elec- 537 Colonial Curiosities, 226 , 2202 Regent's Park, 275, Unity, No. 1S6S, at Oldham, 339 J 177 tions, 281 838 Bro. Mason's Chapter History, 244 2223 Frederick West, 293 539 "Ancient," No. 18, 244 2226 St. David's, 261 „ Masonic Institution for Girl s', 34S R.M.B.I. Election—Male Fund, 235, 297 540 Curious Certificate , 30S 2229 Lathom, 65 841 Early French Masons in England, 31S 1 Talbot, TONIGHTS TEMPLAR - „ „ Widows fund , 235, 297 223 65 Scarisbrick Loel ge, No. 16 S42 Old Certificates, 33S 2237 Earl of Leicester, 160 2295, 7 School Elections, the, 221, 235 2241 Cordwainer, 202, 309 ! B Ancient York of Redemption , 190, 295 Masonic Presentation at Hanley, 363 Tyssen Amherst , „ Quarterly Couits, the, 39 , ,, „ at Reading, 2242 , 275 D Mount Calvary, 53, 176 Shanklin Masonic Exhibition 264 2243 Argonauts', 10 1 I 6 St. George' igo, , 153 at Staly bridge, 9, 59, 214 s, 5, 369 Special General Court of thc Girls' School, » • .. 233 2244 Cowper and Newton, 96 i g St. Josep h, 53, 230 ,, Reception of the Rev. John M. 2246 Cyclist, i6g, 356 24 Loyal Brunswick , 190 329 McGonigle, 17S 2265 Barnato, Royal Sussex Supreme Grand Chapter, 335 „ Reception of Bro. Lord Onslow in 173 25 , 97 „ „ ,, ot Victoria, 26 2271 St. Pancras, j 30 Holy Cross, 7 New Zealand, 351 354 145 United Grand Lodge, 117, 137, 313, 329 2272 R ye, 227 ! 36 Jacques de Molay, 53 ! ,, Reprints of No. 2076, 360, 372 227S Kingswood , William Stuart „ „ „ of Victoria , 1S1 Scandal in France, a, 82 144, 293, 3O9 j 76 , 323 West Lancashire Masonic Educational In- ,, 2309 George Gardner, 321 ] 101 Ancient Ebor, „ Service at Beswick, Manchestcr ¦ 177 stitution , 252 ,324 118 Mount Grace, 369 ,, „ at Openshaw, Manchester, I NSTRUCTION —C RAFT— j 12 Alpass, Leeds Masonic Educational and Benevolent 24S 3 277 Institution 9. 20, 37, 51, 65, 66, So, S I , 96, m, 129, 127 Bard of Avon and Urury Lane, 21O , 147 ,, „ at St. Mary's, Cheltenham , 144. 161, 175, 1S9, 202, 2*5, 229, 247, 261, 131 Holy Sanctuary, Liverpool Masonic Hall Committee, 67 192 369 Lod ge of Sorrow—Pil grim Lodge, No. 23S, 276, 294, 310, 321, 340, 356, 369, 3S4 139 St. Cuthbert's, 162, 323 j ,, Soiree at Matlock, Bath, 133 r 54 Mark Grand Lodge, 11S, 315, 333 " Cosmo " the, for 1SS9, 102 Lord and Lady Henniker 's Silver Wedding, Masonry in Canada, 68 68 LADIES' Banquet of the Creaton DEDICATION of a New Lodge No. , TWT ARK LODGES— , 1791 257 " Masonic Hall at Monkwearmouth , Ladies' Night at Lodge La Tolerance, No. VT EW Grand Officers, 237 . 325 533, 164 . Grand Masters', 215 Dedication of New Masonic Premises at Laying the Corner-stones of St. Paul's 5 Mallet and Chisel, 216 New Year's Entertainment, R.M.B.I., 22 Sunderland, 345 Church, Royton, 249 6 Adams, 52 Notes of the Ceremony of Installation, 3 ^N BITUARY— Presentation of a Portrait, 363 Report of the Special Commission Boys' ROYAL ARCH CHAPTERS (continued)— School, 2S2 PRESENTATIONS— 253, 1381 Kennington , 130, 229 Brigadier-General A. W. Adair, P.P. Result of the Cambridge Local Examina- 1 Era, 162 Bro. To Bro. E. Ashby, 23 tion , 1SS8—R .M.I.B., 423, , 311 G.M. Somerset, &c, M. P.A.G. 192 1472 Henley, 52, 247 3°5 G. F. Barrell , P. 469, „ ,, Local Examinations, &c, 155 F. G. Baker, 264 D.C, 305 1496 Trafford , 52 " P.P.S.G.W. Wilts, i Wm. Biggs, 97 To Bros. John Clark, I.P.M., and Andrew R EVIEWS— 1503 Sir Francis Burdett, 24S J. D. Birkin , 279 King, P.M., 27S 1507 Metropolitan , 20 '* J. A. Birch, P.P.J.G.W. East Lane, To Bro. E. A. Francis, Precep tor, 82 Ars Quatuor Coronatorum , 12, 348 1513 Friendly, 295 179 i ,, Alfred Greenham , 165 Calendars for the Province of Glasgow, 1524 Duke of Connaught, 363 „ R. Brown , P.P.G. Treas. West Lane, „ Harling, P.M. .andTreas. No. 30, 1889, 141 1589 St. Dunstan 's, 262, 340 Dictionary of Heraldry, a, 179 I 44 354 1611 Eboracum , 81, 229 „ General J. S. Brownrigg, C.B., 204, I ,, James Macdonald, J.W. 1919, 233 j History of the Chapter of Unity, No. 72, 1615 Ba\ard, Si, 162 219 „ Walter B. Marcus, W.M. 1S39, ! 200 1657 Aldersgate, 311 , Cyril Charlesworth, 327 and S.W. 2264, 192 „ of Probit y, No. 61, Halifax, 273 1745 Farringdon Without, 130, 294 Guides „ Frank Child, P.M., 97 „ Metham , P.P.D.G.M. Devon, 324 ! Longley's Holiday , 354 1793 Sir Charles Bright, 215, 384 , |ohn Cobham, 29 Capt Murrell , s.s. Missouri, 326 i Madras Masonic Record, 200 1929 Mozart, 322 " ,, Mark Grand l.od ge Calendar, „ W. B. Collier, P.M. ion, 249 „ Norris, 233 1SS9, 107 igg4 Malwa, 163 „ Rev. A. B. Coombes, M.A., 149 ,, Oliver Papworth , 27S I Notes on the Ceremony of Installation , 2jg ,, Dr. Deamer, 265 Joseph Da Silva, P.M. 205, W.M. Official Directory Prov. Grand Lodge of ROYA L A RCH—I NSTRUCTION — Cornwall , 31S „ J. G. Franklin, P.M., P.P.G.T. Nor- 2265, 177 20, 52, 67, Si , g6, 112, 130, 145, 162, , folk Proceedings of thc Grand Lodge of Mexico, 176 , 193 ,, W. J. Spratling, 21 190, 203, 215, 229, 24S, 262, 277, 295, 311, „ Thomas Fisher, W.M. 192 , 55 „ Samuel Smither, W.M 193, 326 1SS9, 339 322, , f roceedings ot the Uranu Lodge ot Missis- 340 363, 3S4 „ Wm. Harris, P.M. 177, 19S7, 113 ! Testimonial to Bro. Thomas Poore, 5 1 „ S. J. Humfress, 219 j sippi, 1SS9, 339 ROYAL ARK MARINERS :-— William Hutton , Proposed Grand Lodge of New Zealand, 279 ¦ Provincial Calendars— 1, Yorkshire ; 2, „ 357 23S Prince Leopold, 146, 263 „ David Kinnear, 149 „ Memorial to the late Canon j Hertfordshire ; 3, Sussex, 44 j 4, Dorset, Portal , East Lancashire „ J. Y. Long, D.G.M. of All Scottish 385 77 ; 5, , 107 ; 6, Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution „ New Scottish Lodge in London, ! Leicester, ; Wilts, ; S , 22, Freemasonry in India , 193 157 7, 157 , 119, 14S, 1 21 William Nott Durham , 200; 9, Somersetshire, 212 ; 97, 149, 65, 7, „ , 179 j 377 279, 304, Presentation to Bro. Made !!, 10 West Lancashire 212; n 357 „ J. H. Onions, 327 j „ 345 , , , Oxford- Institution for Boys, Sir F. Gore Ouseley, Bart., 219 ! Province of Staffordshire , the, 326 sh i re, 226; 12, Essex, 226 ; 13, Kent, „ „ 23,59, „ 82, 147, 192, 21 253, „ Rev. Canon Portal, 21S 226; 14, Hants and Isle of Wight, 7, 279, PROVINCIAL G RAND LODGES — : Derbyshire ; 16 Norfolk 341. „ W. Purnell, 204 244 15, , 274 , , Institution for Girls, Carl Rosa Cumberland and Westmorland, 239 274. „ „ 23, 59, „ , 265 14 S, 252, 298, „ G. M. E. Snow, 23 Gloucestershire, 34S Royal Arch Masonry in Darlington , 200 ^55, 311, Lancashire, Eastern Division, 331 326, 363. 377 ,, E. Simpson, P.P.G.P., 179 " St. John's Card," 18SS, 15 Order of Scotland—Prov . Grand Simon Steel Lincolnshire, 34g Speeches and Addresses of H.R.H. the ,, „ , 249 1 Lodge and Chapter for Yorkshire, 16 „ John Toplis, 29 Northants and Hunts, 361 Prince of Wales, 1863, 1888, 10S 3 „ Austin Ware, ! Nottinghamshire, 374 j Stamp Album and Catalogue, 10S 55 1 „ John Watson, J.P., P.G.D., 179 Yorks (North and East), 26g j Symbols and Legends of Freemasonry, 13 „ William Wells, 327 „ (West*, 222 SCOTLAND- Thomas White P.P.G.S.B. Hants and I ROSICRUCIAN :— „ , PROVINCIAL GRAND CHAPTERS— CRAFT LODGES . Isle of Wight, 55 2 Canongate Kilwinning, Cambridgeshire, 154 i Metropolitan College, 53, 231 6S „ John Whitehouse, 204 ; I York College, 130 707 Albert Edward, 21 „ Thomas Woodstock , 193 Cumberland and Westmorland, 239 R.A. CHAPTER . Derbyshire , 271 Review of the True Old K.T. Certificate, 1S2 Lancashire, Eastern Division, 1S3 Rosicrucianism—a . Glasgow, 113 Lines of, 50 Old Masonians' Dinner, 232 Suffol k, 362 344 Special Court of Subscribers Boys' School, ORDER OF S ECRET MONITOR :— Sussex, 223 34« Alfred Meadows, 231 Yorks (North and East), 240 R OYAL ARCH CHAPTERS :— „ Communication Prov. Grand Lodge Anglo-American , No. 6, „ (West), 283 20 of Glasgow, 343 323 j . 3 Fidelity, , 144, 294 Cleve Fast, No. 8, 191 1 13 Union Waterloo, Si Statistics Royal Masonic Benevolent Insti- PROVINCIAL GRAND MARK LODGES— tution Horatio Shirley, No. 5, 146 37 Concord , 229 , 97 Presentation to Bro. W. J. Spratling, Grand I Cornwal l , 256 Royal Cumberland , „ „ „ Institution for I 41 144 Recorder , 21 Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, 255 Industry, 112 Boys, 165 Middlesex and Surrey, 6 48 University of London Conclave, 113, 232 37 i 51 Patriotic, 112 „ ,, „ Institution for North and East Yorkshire, 350 Girls Winter Meeting of the Grand Council, 5 ,' 57 Humber, 96 , 148 West Yorkshire, 2S4 ¦ Star and Garter, Richmond, the, 295 Our Institutions and the Critics, 3g 72 Royal Jubilee, 203 j 104 Fortitude, 322 Straits Settlements—Lod ge St. George, 385 Provincial Grand Lodge of Down, Ireland , Supreme Council Ancient and Accepted 130 ' 119 Sun, Square, and Compasses, 37 124 Concord , 203 Rite, 2S3 "PERFECT Ritualism, 169 „ „ Master of Yorkshire on the Three Hours 14S Elias Ashmole, 162 Grand Chapter, 58, 73, 239, 254 ' Ser- „ „ ,, of Scotland, I vice, 264 176 Caveac, 322 169 Pilgri m Lodge, No. 23S—Lodge of Sorro w , 185 Jerusalem. 247 „ „ „ of Victoria, 279 1 ,, „ Priory of Lancashire, Symbols and Legends of Freemasonry, Kni ghts Templar, 24S j 192 Lion and Lamb, 52 13 Poet Burns, the, 21, 155, 232, 325 „ Priory of Kent and Surrey, 385 I 205 Israel, 112 PORTRAITS— ,, „ Northumberland , Dur- i 217 Stability, 52 Bro. J. B. Bancroft, S.D. 2127, 87 ham, and Berwick-on- • 258 Amphibious, Si THEATRES , 29, 55, 113, 149, 193, „ Charles Belton, F.R.G.S., D.G.D.C, Tweed, 322 i 261 Sincerity, gfl 265, 326, Wisdom 6 305. 357J 385 ~ I ., Visitation of Glasgow Chapter, I 2S3 , 17 „ W. E. Bush, F.C.S., F.S.S., 70 No. 50, 113 309 Harmony, 145, 311 ,, Charles Cheston Cheston , J.G.D., 236 325 St. John, 162 „ James Fernandez, J.W. 2127, 87 ; 328 St. John , 322 UNITED Grand Lodge, 117, 236, „ Sir John Gorst, Q.C, M.P., J.G.W., QUARTERLY Communication of ! 379 Tynte, 52 3'4. 330 236 , 277 441 Fidelity, 67 United Grand Lodge of Victoria, 2S5 „ Col. Foster Gough, LL.D., Prov. G.M. 515 Resurrection , 131 United Northern Counties Lodge—Presen- Quarterl General Court Girls' School Staffs., 26S I y , , 252 j 521 Truth , 5 tation to Bro. Capt. Murrell, of the „ Sir E. A. Inglefield , K.C.B., D.C.L., I 613 Bridson , 52 s.s. Missouri, 326 W.M. No. 212 86 6 Hump hrey Chetham, 176 7, Festival Royal Masonic 45 „ Alderman Sir Henry Isaacs, S.W. RECENT j 742 Crystal Palace, 130 No. 2127, 86 Benevolent Institution , 14S , 165, 17S, ! 753 Prince Frederick William , 262 ,, David D. Mercer, Asst. G. Purst., 236 192 913 Pattison , 52, 247 VISIT of the Supreme Council ,, E. Monteuuis , G.S.B., 236 i Recovery of a Missing Masonic Charter in j 935 Starkie, 294 A. and A. Rite to Bristol, 203 „ Harry Nicholls , J.D. 2127, SS ! Keith , 363 102! Henry Cook, 229 ! Red Cross of Rome and Constantine ,, Rev. T. Baiton Spencer, M.A., G. , I 105 1 Rowley, 17 6, 322 Chap., 236 General Grand Conclave, 68 1071 Zetland, 311 WAKEFIELD Masonic Literary ,, George Tay lor, G. Std. Br., 6 1094 Temple, 52 Society, 23 i R ED CROSS :— 343 ,, Edward O'Connor Terry, G. Treas., 1250, Gilbert Greenall, 145 West Lancashire Alpass Benevolent Institu- 236 I Premier Conclave, 37, 146, 356 1260 John Hervey, 294 tion, 264 „ Bro. I. Zacharie, M.D., Grand Su- ' 2 Plantagenet, 230 \ 1275 Star, 66, 262 „ „ Masonic Educational In- preme Ruler Order Secret Monitor , j 122 Saye and Sele, 113, 323 ; 1293 Burdett, 295 stitution, 147, 264 373 147 Pentangle, 146 I 1356 De Grey and Ripon, 130 Whitsuntide Railway Facilities, 327 FESTIVAL OF THE MARK BENEVOLENT THE PROV. G. LODGE OF KENT FUND. The annual meeting of the Prov. G. Lodge of Kent is in- variably one of the most successful, as it is at the same time one We remind our readers that the 2ist Anniversary Festival of of the most agreeable, of the year's gatherings. In the first place, the Mark Benevolent Fund will be held at the Freemasons' the Prov. G. Master, Bro. Earl AMHERST , except some special Tavern on Wednesday next, the 24th instant. Bro. Sir LIONEL reason prevents him , makes a point of presiding, and his Deputy, E. DARELL , J.G. Warden , will occupy the chair, and the number Bro. J. S. EASTES, the Prov. G. Officers , and the members of the of brethren who have undertaken to support him as Stewards is lodges, are always in great force to support his lordship ; and in between 150 and 160, both London and the Provinces being well the next place, it is invariably an excellent account which those represented. We dare say, however, that Bro. C. F. MATIER , who are responsible to the Province for the conduct of its affairs Secretary to the Fund , will give a most cordial welcome to other are able to render of their stewardship. The meeting at Bromley Mark brethren who may be ready to serve on the occasion , on the 2nd instant was no exception to this rule. There was the but have not yet handed in their names. We hope, usual full attendance under the usual presidency, and the pro- also, that the Returns will be on a worthy scale. The Fund has ceedings throughout were characterised by the usual thorough- latterly enlarged its sphere of operations very considerably, and ness, good taste, and cordiality. There were, however, two more money is needed now than in the old days, when it contented circumstances which elicited a more than usually strong expres- itself with affording relief to casual distress. We trust, sion of feeling from those present, and which, therefore, deserve therefore, that the Report and Return which we are looking a passing reference from us. One of them—the approaching forward to publish next week will present a total such as the marriage of the Prov . G. Master—was very gracefully mentioned Chairman , his Stewards, ancl the brethren of the Mark Degree by Bro. EASTES in the speech with which he prefaced the toast will have good reason to be proud of , ancl one which will be sub- of 'their chief , and the brethren unmistakably showed how stantially beneficial to the Fund. greatly they appreciate the advantage of being governed by such a ruler by the enthusiasm with which they greeted the announce- ment, and joined in the hearty good wishes which the Deputy IRREGULARITI ES IN LODGE PROCEDURE appended on this occasion to the toast, as ordinarily drunk. The other was the resignation by Bro. B. K. THORPE , Past G. Std . Br. Bro. E. WOODALL PARKER , Dist. G.M. of the Punjab , in his England, of the office of Prov. G. Treasurer , which he had held address to the brethren at the regular Quarterly Communication continuously since 18 6, and the duties of which he had performed of his District Grand Lod 7 ge, on the 13th April last, drew particu- in the name of his predecessor for the four years from 1872 to lar attention to certain strange irregularities which had been 18 6. The announcement was received with the most unfei gned brought to his 7 . notice as having occurred in sundry of the lodges regret, a resolution expressive of this feeling being unanimously under his authority. Some of these are not only strange in the with a rider tacked on at the instance of the Dep. P.G.M., sense passed, of being unusual, but they are likewise of so extraordinary to the effect that a Committee consisting of the D.P.G.M. and a character , as to make us wonder how any Master, possessing the P.G. Officers with the Masters of the lodges and the First even a sli , ght acquaintance with our laws and ritual, could ever Principals of the chapters in the Province , should be formed for have allowed them to be committed. . We are aware that many Masters the purpose of raising a testimonial to be presented in due are not as conversant as they might be with the ritual ; course to Bro. THORPE as a mark of the respect and esteem in but their weakness in this respect is readily condoned , owing to which he is held and as some sli ht recognition of the long and the excellent , g qualities they otherwise possess. But it is difficult valuable services he had rendered. The other proceedings were, to understand how any W.M. could be guilty of the grave irre- gularity as we have said, of the usual character, and were conducted to of initiating a candidate first and having him balloted the satisfaction of all who had the good fortune to be present. for afterwards. This is, indeed, putting the cart before the horse with a vengeance * yet such a case is cited by Bro. PARKER as having taken place, and we are told the excuse offered by the FREEMASONRY IN SUFFOLK Master for his oversight was that " he thought the ballot had The circumstances under which the meeting in the Town been taken at a previous meeting," an excuse which, as the Dist. of the Prov. G. Lodge of Suffolk were held were of vei Hall, , "* 7 properly observes. " was absurd , as the minutes were an unusually gratif ying character. The Prov. G.M., Bro. Lord present for reference." The error was rectified by the re-admis- sion of HENNIKER , who had been prevented , by the death of his mother, the candidate ; but we agree with the Dist. G.M. that ing out his engagement to preside as Chairman at the such an from carry omission as that of the ballot should have been impos- Festival of the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls, was enabled e VLIU ?'i . ' In another¦-"•^*. case-VJ, au candidatev,u,uutuu*,v/ was*> U-J initiatedtmiiat^u withn ILII onl\jiiiy threeLIU*V *« brethren y to be present in Prov. Grand Lodge, though not at the banquet present—the Master and two M.M.'s. Here Bro. which followed ; the attendance was a full one ; and the record ARKE R rem ariC 111111 UI1\J \s*- ' time, they had done him the veryJ great honour of electing him one of " The W.M. s Health ," trusting that the members emselves, and he could not help feeling that, coming among them as one of them- would support him in his year of office in a true elves , it was one of the pleasantest gatherings he had ever enjoyed. He had Masonic sp irit. ever before seen at any private lodge so many distinguished Masons and jolly The WORSHIPFUL MASTER, in returning good fellows. It was a very difficult thing to make a speech, and to say thanks, said that it would be his most anxious

mething _ JJ — — "•» uuuut j. 1 ll j cut.; Ill ¥ . IL try CUJ «. »»Viii t-vy^iv, i,v iiu 111111 u # o fresh about Freemasonry.v,**. It was a well-wornyif\*ll topic;j to his mind endeavour so to act in his year of office that at the end of it he might be able to ere '" Essex it was especially well known, because they had now so feel that he had done his duty. After some further remarks, the W.M. proposed any lodges about the county. There was so little of Essex unexplored by Free- " The Health of the acting I.P.M.," informing the brethren at the same time * sonry that it was very difficult to know whether there was fresh ground for Masonic that it was Bro. Lennox Browne's birthday. °niSati°n' It: was not ke the arid deserts o£ Africa, but here they had Masonic Bro. LENNOX BROWNE briefly replied, assuring the brethren that he never had lod * *' ges so thickly planted that it needed not a little tact to decide whether a new had a more gratifying birthday gift than he had received that day. The W.M. did 6 d not an ? "p tread somewhat on another lodge's toes. It was not the wish of him no more than justice when he said that no one was more surprised than he was m and Lodge to see the province overcrowded with lodges, but it was when he was asked to allow his name to be associated with that lodge. e.xt en e1 t(A } 'y gratifying there was so much loyalty in that locality, and to see at the As there was now only just time to catch the train for London , " The Health of aybill (if he might use the expression) the benign countenance the Visitors " was very briefly disposed of , and the meeting shortly after separated. of R 0 T P' ' Browne ' jewel of which we give an engraving, was designed and L ,* * The Founders ¦ e w't'1 gave *> n hand, proceeded to say that they had a most manufactured by Bro. George Kenning. excel? * u aster ' ' Wi™ TT b 'n the chair, one he was quite sure who would be a credit to the ords went on to sa that his idea with to Masonic Was th t flf ' ^'P y regard a speech 0 ark ex were any \VO _ i f '*? ^ pressions misplaced, but if there were any force in S Id Bro. Lennox Browne, whose portrait we give as the sponsor of the new who w k' ^e sh°u 'ong that they might be of use in connecting those r n er well-known in the scientific world, is comparatively young in becauSg -?y.°V g 'han himself in promoting the good of Freemasonry ; not only lodge, and who is 01nec initiated in 18 8, when already years of age his 't conn i ' 'hem together in one happy colony, but, as he had said, because Freemasonry, as he was only 7 37 , r bury, 6 of which the late Bro. Benjamin Webster objects 'hem together with one set purpose—t o do good to all men. Those mother lodge being the May 9 9, , tho went not only to their own localities, but thev extended usefulness all over P.G.D., was the princi pal founder and first VV.M. Bro. Lennox Browne, although ^ad had many, demonstrations of what Masonic benevo- a regular attendant at this lodge, and filling all the offices up to S.W., was not lence coi 1H A ^ many anc the Craft till 1885 , when hc was mainly instrumental in founding tho Suc h effo t ' 'hose over whom he ruled were going on and prospering in prominent in * S &n< to which started under the auspices of Sir Philli p Cunliffe Owen , there wa ' ^ ^e hoped that they would continue support him whenever Empire lodge, 2108, y Masonic as first W.M., the late Admiral Sir Wm. Hewitt, first S.W., and other influential Bro I T g°od to be promoted. " N' X B R object of bringing closer together Colonial and Home health nf +u , °WNE, acting LP.M., proposeel the next toast, which was "The brethren, with the avowed of ,W* Bro Philbrick , Q.C, G. Reg., D.P.G.M., and the rest Masons, at once took a prominent position , and has achieved an almost uni que the Pr0 V r * F* A* needed jand Officers, Present and Past." It was a toast he said which success. Bro. Lennox. Browne took the arduous post of first Secretary, and few no words from him, and he was sure as regarded Bro. Philbrick, that those who were present will forget the banquet in 1886—the year of thc India and Colonies Exhibition—when no less than 40 Colonies and Dependencies of the Assembly Rooms, by Bro. Flanagan, P.M. The musical arrangements were carried British Empire where represented by guests. The S.W. being absent on foreign out by Bros. E. Richardson , H. O. Crane, P.M., and W. E. Knowles, under th e service, Bro. Lennox Browne was elected second W.M. of the Empire, forfeiting direction of Bro. A. Rowley, P.M., and their excellent performances contributed for the time the privilege of ruling his mother lodge; and in consequence of the largely to the pleasure of the company. death of Sir William Hewitt, he filled the chair for a second year. In the mean- The first toast on the list , " The Queen and the Craft ," having been honoured time, however, he had been designated as firs t W.M. of a new lodge in Essex—the The D EPUTY PROV. G RAND M ASTER proposed "The Health of the Grand Warner—named after one of his own initiates in the Empire, a prominent county Master of England, H.R.H. the Prince of Wales, " observing that the Prince was gentleman and proprietor in the neighbourhood of Chingford. Such was the energy not merely a Grand Master in name, but also in deed , and there was no detai l con. of our brother and his power of inspiring enthusiasm, that before his year of office nected with the high office of which his Royal Highness was not cognizant. Indeed was expired , his J.W., Bro. Scoresby-Jackson , took steps to found a new lodge at the Prince took a deep and active interest in everything that concerned the welfare Buckhurst Hill , a district full , as we understand , of Masonic material needing a of the Craft , and this was a circumstance which must be highly gratifying and home, and ready for development, and in asking Bro. Lennox Browne, as W.M. of satisfactory to the whole body of Masons. a neighbouring lodge, to support the petition , Bro. Jackson informed him of the The next toast honoured was that of The Pro Grand Master, the Earl of unanimous wish of the Founders, that he would give the new lodge his name and act Carnarvon , the Deputy Grand Master, the Earl of Lathom, and the rest of the as I.P.M. Bro. Lennox Browne has also inaugurated a Royal Arch Chapter Grand Officers of England , Present and Past." He had much pleasure in in connection with the Empire Lodge; is a member of the Earl of Sussex associating with this toast the name of the estimable Grand Secretary of this Pro- Lodge, 2201 ; is a Founder and Overseer of the recently consecrated vince, Bro. Robert Bradley, Past G.S.B. Egerton of Tatton Mark Lodge, and Ark Mariners Lodge; and was elected to the Bro. BRADLEY, in responding, said that to have his name associated with this 30° in May last. He was also one of the earliest to be inducted into the Secret toast was regarded by him not only as an honour to himself , but also to the pro- Monitors, of which Order he was one of the first Grand Officers , and is a Past G.R. vince with which he had had the pleasure of being connected for so many years Bro. Lennox Browne was elected last month , on his first app lication , as a member They all knew how much they, as Masons, owed to the Prince of Wales. Since of the Board of General Purposes, being second on the list of W.M.'s. He is his Royal Highness had held office as Grand Master there had been a vast increase also a member of the General Committee of the Grand Chapter and of the in the number of Masonic lodges throughout the country. The Prince took a warm Colonial Board. Lastly, our brother has been a yearly liberal contributor to all personal interest in the prosperity of Masonry, and there was no Mason who had our Charities, and has served four Stewardships; he is a Vice-President of the worked harder or more assiduously to promote the welfare of the Craft than did the Benevolent Institution. Grand Master himself. As Masons they must all feel anxious that the interesting event in the Prince's family, which was soon about to take place, would prove a source of satisfaction and happiness to the Prince and Princess of Wales and the PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF BERKS other members of the Royal Family. Referring to the rest of the Grand Officers Bro. Bradley particularly spoke of the Grand Secretary, Bro. Col. Shadwell H. AND BUCKS. Clerke, who gave most thoughtful and careful attention to all matters affectino* the welfare of Masonry. The annual meeting of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Berks and Bucks was The DEPUTY PROV. GRAND MASTER then proposed " The Health of Bro. Sir held in the Assembly Rooms, Reading, on Thursday, the nth inst., under the Daniel Gooch , Bart., Prov. Grand Master," and expressed the regret which all the presidency of the Deputy Provincial Grand Master , the Rev. J. Studholme Brown- brethren must feel that Sir Daniel was not able to be present through indisposition. rigg (in the unavoidable absence, through indisposition, of the Prov. G.M., Sir They entertained the hope , however, that Sir Daniel's illness was merely of a Daniel Gooch, Bart.). transitory character, and that when they next met Sir Daniel would be in his The brethren , numbering nearly 100 , assembled, and short ly afterwards Prov. usual place. They all wished their Prov. Grand Master a speedy recovery. G. Lodge was opened by the D.P.G.M., assisted by Bro. John Tomkins, P.P.S.G.W., Bro. T OMKINS , P.M., in eulogistic terms, gave " The Health of the Dep. Prov. the Prov. G. Ollicers, the Past Prov. G. Officers , and other brethren. Grand Master," who acknowledged the compliment, and proposed the toast of " to which Bro. The D.P.G.M. expressed the great regret which he was sure was felt by all the " The Masonic Charities, Terry, the Secretary to the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution suitabl lied. brethren that their much esteemed P.G.M. (Sir Daniel Gooch), was unable to , y rep preside on this occasion owing to the state of his health. Sir Daniel had not been The D EPUTY P ROV. GRAND M ASTER proposed " The Health of the Prov. Grand Officers ," for whom the S.G.W., Bro. M ARGRETT and the well for some time, and it was undesirable he should overtax his strength by under- , J.G.W., Bro. Cox, taking duties which involved a certain amount of toil as well as leasure. They severally responded. p The toast of " The W.M.' all entertained the hope that Sir Daniel's ailment was merely of a temporary s and the Officers of the Reading Lodges," given by character, and that when they next assembled they would have the advantage of the D EPUTY PROV. GRAND M ASTER, was responded to by Bros. S HERWOOD and Sir Daniel's presidency as usual. S LAUGHTER . The D EPUTY P ROV . GRAND M ASTER, in flattering terms The minutes of the last annual Provincial Grand Lodge held at High Wycombe , proposed "The Health of the Prov. Grand Treasurer and Prov. Grand Secretary," TEPHENS on the 25th of June, 1888, having been printed and circulated , were taken as read, and Bro. S and Bro. B RADLEY respectively returned thanks the latter announcing on the motion of Bro. T OMKINS , P.M., seconded by Bro. M OUNT, P.M. , that the next Provincial Grand Lodge would be held at A The Provincial Grand Secretary (Bro. R OBERT B RADLEY, P.G. Swd. Br. Eng.) ylesbury. read letters he had received from distinguished Masons, including Sir Francis " The Health of the Caterer, Bro. Flanagan , and the Stewards," was drunk , and the T ler's toast having been iven , the company Burdett , Bart., P.G.M. Middx. ; Col. Shadwell Clerke, G. Sec. ; Bro. F. West, y g rose. Dep. P.G.M. Surrey ; and others. The officers and brethren present included the following : Bros. Rev. J, Stud- holme Brow.iri Dep. P.G.M. acting as P.G.M The P.G. S ECRETARY then read over the list of the 25 lod ges in the province, gg, , .; E. L. Shep herd , J.G.W. ; R. nearly the whole of which were represented. The roll of the Prov. Grand Officers Williams, Asst. P.G. Chap. ,* C. Step hens, P.G. Treas. ; R. Bradley, P.G.S.B. appointed last year was also called. Eng., P.G. Sec,; Sydney Payne, P.S.G.D. ; C. H. Tench , P.J.G.D. ; J. Finch, P.G.S. of W.; Geo. Fisk P.G.S.B. ; The financial statement of the Prov. Grand Treasurer (Bro. Charles Stephens, , C. G. Hawkes and Geo. J. Cosburn, P.G. , P.M.), and the report of the Charity Committee were presented, and adopted, and Pursts. ; f. Page J. W. H. Thompson , and Cyril B. Tubbs, P.G. Stwds. ; S. Wheeler P.P.G.S. of W.; W. Ferguson various amounts were voted to the subscribing lodges in the province, to be applied , , P.P.J.G.D. ,* Charles E. Belcher, P.P. to the Masonic Charities, as the respective lodges may decide. G.S. of W.; W. S. Cantrell , P.P.J.G.D. ; M.J. Withers, P.P.J.G.D. ; F. R. Harnett P.P.G. Chap. ; H. Lewis A discussion ensued in reference to the working of the Charity Committee, and , , P.P.G. Chap. ; J. Tomkins, P.P.G.S. of W.; there were expressions of opinion from Berkshire and Buckinghamshire brethren W. H. Bull , P.P.J.G.W. ; Charles Terry, P.P.S.G.W. ; C. W. Smith, P.P. G.S. of W.:W.; I. C. Tirbutt.Tirbutt P.P.G. Org.Or!?. ;: C. DD. Hume. P.G.D.C • T I.mvsnn. alike, that , seeing the number and strength of the lodges in the two counties, the J. , . Hume, P.G.D.C ; J. Lawson, "lime had arrived when the province should be divided. P.P.S.G.D. ; I. W. Martin , P.P.G. Reg. ; A. Parry, P.P.G.S. ; G. H. Charsley, R. C Mount The PROV . G. S ECRETARY then read an interesting report upon the condition of P.P.S.G.D. ; , P.S.G.W. ; R. Nicholson , P.P.A.G.D.C. ; S. Knight, P.P.G.D.C ; F. J. Ferguson, P.P.S.G.W. ; H. Hawkes P E. the different lodges in the province , from which it appeared that there were 899 J. , .P.A.G.S. ; members and 221 Past Masters. During the past year 158 regular lodges and 12 Margrett , P.P.G.S.B. ; Arthur Welch , P.P.G.R. ; A. Sellar, P.P.J.G D. • W. AV. Ridley, P.P.G. .; E. H. Cox, P.G.S. ; E. Baxter P.G.S. ; T. P.P. lodges of emergency had been held , and during the same period there had been 33 , J. Pulley, G.D.C. Surrey ; Terry, P.G.S.B., Sec. R.M.B.I. ; A. Rowley, joining members and 63 initiations. The increase in the membershi p during the J. P.P.S.G.W. Oxon; 12 months had been about 70. A new Iodge (the George Gardner Lodge) was H. 0. Crane, P.P.S.G.D. Oxon ; J. Bliss, B. Fountaine, T. T. Fountaine, M. consecrated at Datchet by the Deputy Prov. Grand Master on the 13th May, the Wheeler , T. F. Lane, G. F. Slade, W. L. Harnett, W. Hickie, A. H. Simpson, W. number of the lod ge being 2309. Treverton, C. Slaughter, H. R. Partridge, J. Sparrow, W. B. Biddies, R. E. Holder, The D EPUTY PROV*. G RAND M ASTER congratulated the brethren upon the pro- H. Gilligan , George Gardner, J. Marshall , J. T. Dodd , C. A. Bennett, G. S. Gait , G. H. Stubington gress which Masonry had made in the province during the past year, as shown by E. W. Ridley, , R. L. Reed, J. E. Sydenham , A. Turner, E. 0. the gratif ying report just read by the Prov. Grand Secretary. The Dep. P.G.M. Jackson, J. Chapman, W. Sherwool , Rev. W. Miles Myers, W. Sevenoaks, B. also alluded to the satisfactory state of the finances, and the valuable services of Bennett, H. Sherwin , j. Greenaway, E. P. Silver, W. R. Palmer, W. G. Millar , the Prov. Grand Treasurer, Bro. Charles Stephens, whose re-election he proposed W. Holcombe, H. King, W. W. Morgan , W. E . Knowles, W. G. Flanagan, A. with much pleasure. Turner, J. Baker, Raymond Tucker, Enoch Richardson, Wm. R. Nicholas, and Bro. E. L. S HEPHERD , P.M., P.J.G.W., seconded the motion, which was unani- others. mously agreed to. The D.P.G.M. then invested the following with the Provincial Charity jewel : B ENJAMIN FRANKLIN .—-The well-kown American as Bros.John W. Martin , P.M. ; Maurice Wheeler, P.M.;. Charles E , Belcher, P.M. statesman, who was also, ; our readers know emphatically a self-made man Charles Stephens, P.M. (with bars) ; and M. Withers, P.M. (with ribbon). , , and as such deserves the com- J. mendation of all who value and believe the of The officers appointed by the Provincial Grand Master for the ensuing were upward and onward movement year in then invested with their insignia of office as follows : human self-elevation. He was born at Boston in 1706, anddied in Philadelphia 1 790. We need not follow the course here of his social struggles or his Bro. E. Margrett, HOI ...... Prov. S.G.W. political career, as they are beside and beyond our work. As a Freemason „ E. H. Cox, 1639 ...... Prov. J.G.W. he was a zealous and devoted member of our great Order. When he „ Rev. R. Williams, 574 ...... Prov. G. Chap. was made a Mason is not quite clear ; indeed, there seems some little con- Charles Stephens „ , 414 ...... Prov. G. Treas. fusion, at any rate uncertainty, as to the exact position of early American Free- „ G. H. Charsley, 1894 ...... Prov. G. Reg. masonry, especially in Pennsylvania. It does clearly appear that at the „ R. Bradley, 414 ...... Prov. G. Sec. time when Price received his patent from England, about which questions „ T. T. Fountaine, 948 ...... Prov. S.G.D. have been raised by Bro. Jacob Norton, a existed at Philadel phia * „ J. W. H. Thompson , 2228 ...... Prov. J.G.D. A lodge was working in Philadelphia in 1730. Franklin himself is said by som e „ J. E. Sydenham, 2043 ••• ••• ••• Prov. G.S. of W to have been made a Freemason in England, but we are not aware that any evidence „ W. Sherwood, 414 ...... Prov. G.D.C. of the fact has so far turned up. Whether Franklin set up the lodge in Philadel p l>' a „ M. H. Palmer, 574 ...... Prov. A.G.D.C. on the authority of the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts organised b Price, or on Raymond Tucker, 18 ... y „ 99 ...... Pr0v. G. Swd. Br the authority of some other existing body, is not to us quite clear, though it is said „ Maurice Wheeler, 945 ...... ••¦ 'A r CI - A U that he was appointed its first Master on a petition in lune. I7*u. bv the Grand " Chas. A. Bennett 8 Prov. G. Std. Brs , 17 7 j Lodge of Massachusetts. But in November , 1734, Franklin calls himself Grand 188 ...... „ G. F. Slade, 7 ...... Prov. A.G. Sec Master of Pennsylvania, and applies to Price for friendly recognition. Franklin was ...... 1 „ T. Page, 771 ...... Prov. G. Purst. clearly, according to Bro. C. P. McCalla, Master or member of a lodge at Philadelp l*1' „ Chas. Slaughter, 1101 ...... Prov. A.G. Purst When in France ted - before 1734. , as Ambassador of the United States, he became affilia „ J. T. Dodd , 414 ...... ) G. to the famous " Loge des Neuf Sceurs," and during his stay at Paris he was present „ B. W. Bennett , 2043 ¦•• ••• -•• (-nProv. r c*. A at the reception of Voltaire, February 7th, 1778, and acted as Warder in t"c 18 Stwds. „ A. Turner, 94 Funeral Lodge of November 30th , for the new brother only admitted in February ^ ' „ Stubbington, 2043 ...... J and who died in May that same year. The Lodge of the " Nine Sister Muses ,, W. Hemmings ...... Prov. G. Tyler. also received Franklin in a Lodge of Adoption at Auteuil , in the House of Si*** c This concluded the business on the agenda Helvetius, which was made the occasion , Besuchet tells us, of a brilliant fete, y , and the Provincial Grand Lodge 1 was closed. are glad to think that Franklin belonged to our Order. He reprinted the Engl'5' The banquet was served in a very satisfactory manner in the hall of the Constitution of 1723 in 1734.—Kenning's Cyclopaedia of Freemasonry. 1 G. LODGE OF THE PUNJAB Lodge of England in 17 69, but it is not till Alderman Evan Spicer, Mrs. Spicer, and Miss Spicer; Dl ST. four years later that any definite steps seem to have and Mr. H. H. C. Marks. been taken. A Hall Committee was appointed in 1773 , and Nearly the whole of the members of the Alliance Lodge accepted invitations, those present including Bro. Captain The regular quarterly communication of the Dist. G. the year following a site for the building was purchased. the Punjab was held at Freemasons' Hall , Lahore, The first stone of the building was laid in 1775, and the Phili ps and Mrs. Phili ps; Bro . F. VVest and Miss i veof ' ' Saturday,thc 13th Apri l last. Bro. E. Woodall Parker, same year / 5000 towards the building of the hall was raised West ; Bro. David Mercer and Mrs. Mercer ; liro. R. T. presided, and among the D.G. Officers and by means of a tontine. The hall was ded icated in 177 6, and Fenn, Mrs. Fenn, and Miss Fenn ; and othcr members of the ?V-t G.M-> Mrs. .lire present were Bros. Colonel Oswald Menzies, the following" year the anniversary of the dedication was G. Lodge ; Mr. IT. C. Richards, Col. Banister Fletcher, Mrs. Hogg, pfD D.D.G.M.; Major J. G. Kelly, D.S.G. Warden; ordered to be kept. It was not always merry with thc Fletcher, Bro. Hyde Clarke, Bro. Jabez Hogg, , Past D.D.G.M., as Masons, however. It is recorded that in persons Miss Hogg, Bro. Ex-Sheriff Clarke, Mrs. Clarke, Bro. Col. p,. Bri] LaH Ghose ¦ D.J.G. Warden ; 1757, 14 Spankie , as D.G. Chap. P. C. Mukerj i, P.D.B.of were expelled the Order for irregularities, and that in 17 62 and Miss Harding, Col . E. R. Wilde, Miss Wilde, Mr. J. G. n A and others. The comdany further in- Q Purps. ; W. Bull, D.G. Sec. ; Major R. D. B. Ruther- several others shared the same fate. In 1777 several Masons Wild, Mrs. Wild, cluded Lord Knutsford, Lady Knutsford , Sir Richard Temple, ford as D.S.G. Deacon ; Capt. L. j. E. Bradshaw, had to submit to the indignity of imprisonment at Naples, Deacon ; A. E. Stoddard , as D.G.S.B. ; G. E. but on what pretence it does not appea r. His Royal Bart., M.P., the Rev. S. Burnaby, the Rev. J. Kirkmanand n IG the Rev. T. Turner Mr. Seymour Lucas, Coates, D.G. Org. j C. Potter, D.G. Purst. ,* and Fazl Highness the Duke of Cumberland was elected Grand Mrs. Kirkman , , D.G. Tyler. Master in 17 S2, and during his tenure of office (17S8) the Mrs. Lucas, Mr. and Mrs. Crawford , Mr. and Mrs. Bell, Din, , and others. Bro. The Dist. G. Lodge having been opened , and the minutes Royal Cumberland Freemasons' School was instituted. At Mr. and Mrs. Peebles, Mr. F. S. Knott previous communication read and confirmed, the his death in 1790 , H.R.H. the Prince of Wales, initiated in and Mrs. Clarke made a genial host and hostess, receiving of the welcome. reports of the coaras or ueneral Purposes and Benevo- 17S7, was elected to the vacancy. It is worthy of note that their friends with a warm were read, and the grants recommended in the latter at the date on which the book was published (1S09), H.R.H. In the spacious garden, which is laid out in the picturesque lence the band of the Coldstream Guards made. The tender for additions to the hall recommended by George Augustus Frederick, the then Prince of VVales, filled style of years ago, while in the house vocal music was given by several the Hall Fund Committee was accepted after the name of the office of Grand Master of England, a position which is played, the contractor had been altered fromto be Mrs. to Mr.to Coates. held in this year of grace, iSSrj, by Albert Edward, Prince of the company. draft ru'es r library attiched the Hall of Wales. The *° ^ were ordered to be printed and circulated for consideration amonsr the lodges and brethren , and the rules as then ©Ditttat ^ revised to be submitted for approval to the Board of General MASONIC OUTING TO WINDSOR Purposes. Grants, as recommended by fche Board of General Pur- BRO. H. LONGHURST. poses, of 120 rupees towards P.M.I, silver and bronze pre- On Thursday in last week, the annual excursion, and The funeral of the late Bro. H. Longhurst, P.M. 1425) sentation jewels for the Stewards of 1S8S, and of 500 rupees what may be termed the " ladies' day," of the Earl of took place on Wednesday, the ioth inst., at Paddington towards the cost of the additions to the Hall, were passed Carnarvon Lodge, No. 1642, meeting at Ladbroke Hall, Cemetery, attended by many friends, among whom were unanimously. Notting-hill , took place as in former years, the Royal Mr. H. Longhurst, the son, chief mourner; Mr. H. VVooley, After the transaction of other business, the DISTRICT G. borough of Windsor again being selected for visitation. Bros. J. Cruttenden, 1425 ; H. Hanshaw, the son-in-law MASTER delivered his usual address, and at the outset laid Before commencing the journey a lodge meeting was held, and nephews ; A. Alden , 2032 ; H. Dehane, 1543 ; G. particular stress on the necessity for caution in the admis- and after the transanction of the necessary business the Read, Sec. 1425 ; VV. Death, 5*1 j J. T. Westley, 733 ; sion of candidates, remarking that " although the attention trip was commenced from Paddington, special saloons being J. Temple, 511 j Messrs. Graham, Morgan , Scannard, of lodges had several times been drawn to the subject, it attached to the ordinary train, which was timed to reach Bryan, Harding, and many others. The service was per- appeared that undesirable additions were not seldom made Windsor at a few minutes to eleven. The lodge numbers formed by the Chaplain. Bro. Longhurst was the founder to the Craft. ' He said further that " it was obvious that no about 60 members, and of these half the number availed and first VV.M. of the Hyde Park Lodge, and was held in one should be admitted who was not in a position to main- themselves of the excursion, accompanied by a similar high repute and esteem among the brethren for his geniality tain himself and family in comfort, nor likely to be not only number of ladies. and warm friendship and his readiness at all times to give a credit, but a source of strength to the Craft. The charac- The members were Bros. W. I. Murlis, P.M., Sec. ; S. Masonic assistance. His death was sudden after a long arid ter and position of every candidate should, therefore, be H. Parkhouse, P.M., Treas. ; E. M. Lander, P.M., D.C. tedious illness, and his loss will be felt by all who knew him. thoroughl y inquired into by the lodge before the ballot was (founders of the lodge) ; R. H. Pearson, P.M., VV.M. ; Our late brother held a very important appointment on the taken, and. undesirable persons rigorously excluded. Above F. C. Frye, P.M. (member of the County Council of Great Western Railway, and for his services in the early all, it was desirable to exclude persons who were addicted to London) ; I. Woodmason, P.M., P.G.D.C. Middx., days of the company was deputed to open the Brentford vices, which were sure to bring discredit and distress on S.W., W.M. elect ; R. C. Green, J.W.j J. R. Roberts, Docks, afterwards becoming Superintendent at Paddington themselves and on all concerned with them." He also J.D. j J. Whittlesea, R. Reid, E. Rogers, Stwd. j C. Goods Department, which he gave up for an appointment strongly condemned the plan of examining candidates for Manchester, G. A. VVilliams, J. M. Huish , H. Foskett, J. in a private firm , holding it until his death. admission to the higher Decrees as beinsr in the majority of French, VV. H. VVadham, W. R. Hatton, J. S. Adkins, cases a sham , and laid it down that all such candidates P.M., P.P.G.R.,* S. Ransom, H. Holmes, G. Davis, should be carefully and properly prepared before they should P.M. ,* T. P. Rider, and J. K. Cama. be allowed to advance to a higher grade. He cited On arrival at Windsor the party dispersed in various several cases of irregularity which had been brought to his directions ; some enjoyed a pleasant little run up the river notice—on which we comment elsewhere—and shortly after- Thames on board a steam-launch ,* others enjoyed a lovely wards District Grand Lodge was closed with the usual drive to the famed Virginia Water, and not a few of the ceremonies. ¦ visitors went over as much of the castle as was possible, + the Queen being in residence, and the State apartments, therefore, not open. The weather was fine, and the mem- Nothing is more trying to a writer than to write a notice I'HE RECENT FESTIVAL OF THE R.M .I. FOR bers of the party enjoyed themselves exceeding ly. At six of a screaming farce so as to convey the plot and humour o'clock a move was made to the ancient hostelry of the contained therein to the reader. VVe almost doubt wheiher BOYS. Star and Garter, where the host, Bro. VV. J. McCloskie, since Saturday any one has been able to reproduce on paper had prepared a most excellent banquet, which was presided the story of the latest London play, so as to convey its tull _ The following further sums have been received since our over by Bro. John Woodmason, P.M., W.M. elect. drollery, and at the same time to do justice to Mr. Lumley, issue of last week was published, namely: Ample justice was done the menu, after which a short the author of " Aunt lack," with which Mrs. John Wood Lodge LONDON. £ s. d. toast list was briefly gone through. essayed to re-open her own theatre. We have done our 198 Bro. W. Webber, additional 21 o 0 "The Queen and the Craft " and "The Prince of share of laughter both in the old and present Court Theatres (raising his list to £47 5s.) VVales, M.W.G.M., " were duly honoured . at the many comical productions the lessees have treated 13S1 „ H. F. Foale, additional 10 10 0 The CHAIRMAN proposed the toast of " The Right Hon. the public to, but we think we have never heard more (raising his list to £56 14s.) the Earl of Lathom and the rest of the Grand Officers, shaking of sides than is now provoked by Mr. Lumley 's 'o^ „ E. B. Cox, additional 4 13 0 Present and Past," to which Bro. R OGERS responded, ex- piece. Breach of promise is the motive power of Aunt J ack, (raising his list to £141 15s.) pressing his pleasure at being present on behalf of the Grand which is a subject always amusing to either sex. Aunt J ack -012 „ G. Gardner, additional 22 10 o Lodge in his mother lodge, the Earl of Carnarvon Lodge. has a nephew, Caleb Cornisn , who is at the bar (bnetiess), (raising his list to £369 ios.) Bro. PEARSON proposed " The Health of the Chairman, and shares chambers in Plaster Buildings, Temple, with a -Jio ,, S. J. Attenborough, additional ... 5 5 0 the W.M. of the Lodge, Bro. J. Woodmason." In doing Mr. Brue. Caleb has expectations from his aunt, and with- (raising his list to £15 15s.) so, he alluded to what he had been informed by the Chair- out her consent has married Miss Doyle, a niece of Colonel PROVINCES. man, that the hotel in which they were assembled was the Taverner, the Colonel likewise not knowing of his niece's second oldest in England. Some of them mi ht have seen ing an action for breach of ,, -. KENT. g marriage. Aunt Jack is bring '99 Bro. G. J. Bussey 52 10 0 the representation of Shakespeare's " Merry Wives of promise of marriage against Colonel Taverner, and claims Windsor at the Haymarket, and would be interested in l tritted affections, ISIC. ¦ n S USSEX. " j ,6ooo damages for wounded heart, 947 Bro. A. F. Lamette, additional 10 10 0 hearing that some of the incidents were taken from that old Colonel Taverner's counsel is Mr. Brue. Aunt Jack calls (raising his list to £63.) hotel. on her nephew at his chambers, and makes the acquaintance The CHAIRMAN responded to the toast, and proposed of his friend's aunt, of whom she has often heard, and, not £126 iS o "The Health of the Initiate." knowing her name, calls her Miss Cornish, which it is not. Last week's additions 67 4 o Bro. M URLIS proposed " The Visitors, and alluded to When Caleb arrives, Aunt Jack, having learnt that her the good done by Freemasons in general in organising counsel has thrown up his brief , engages her nephew Total £194 2 o Charities for old persons, and their care for the orphans and to conduct her case in court the next day. Caleb is, there- «. destitute. fore, forced to take up his Aunt's case against his wife's The toast was acknowledged by Messrs. Jubal Webb, G. uncle, ancl his colleague is the leader on the other side for NOTES FROM AN OLD FREEMASONRY Weston, and Kitchenam, the first named making some very the defendant, after having himself just proposed for the humorous remarks on Masonry on behalf of the ladies. plaintiff. Such is the story of the first act. ln the second PUBLICATION. The toasts of "The Treasurer and Secretary," " The act all the people meet in a private dining room of the Masonic Charities," " The Past Masters," " The Officers," Imperial Hotel, a stupid waiter having shown two parties acloss a Publication in book form the other day and the Tyler's toast were also duly honoured . into the same room, one consisting of Col. T averner, his (wri? , Mr. Brue j the other of Aunt Jack, *;on'esP°ndent) of the year 1S09, written in a very The party afterwards returned to London by the 10,40 niece, and his counsel dua n? f and Great Western train . her nephew, and her solicitor. The third act is a court of door rr ' Pul'P°rtJ n8' to be an " authentic key to the . re,emasonry." The writer is what is known in Justice, in which the judge cracks jokes at the expense of M-wCC witness 'rcles as a " Cowan," but the work itself is entirely the parties to the suit, and the plaintiff when in the flaSl . box sings a comic song and tickles the judge with her sun- lindin 5 ° ,the he0rder * Although an eavesdropper , his BRO. H. CLARKE'S GARDEN PARTY AT ^at sa,v and heard shade and harangues the jury, and forces the counsel for the tm'nL ° fh " ! is: " l am inclined to CANNON HALL. i*0„.:r nat the chief design nf the e.stahlishmpnl* is tn other side to admit that he has proposed to her, on which the art jury award her one farthing damages. Mrs. ohn Wood, as ™°ral a 1 . * inform the mind, and promote the J S0Clal virtues humanity, decency, and To the members of the Alliance Lodge with their ladies, Aunt Jack, is fitted with a part which exactly suits her as a good or? 1 °* , hter. ' as much as possible in the world." Bro. H. Clarke, C.C VV.M. and Mrs. Clarke gave on low comedian j she keeps every one in roars of laug Anion*,A? ' , 1827, lays with that refinement Alban ,ltems of interest in the book I find that St. Saturday last a garden party at their charming Elizabethan Mr. Arthur Lecil, as Mr. Brue, p *f„ med in which he has always tutored himself. Mr. Eric Lewis, In 0,5 ,v the first Grand Lodge in Britain in A.D. 2S7. residence, Cannon Hall, Hampstead. Cannon Hall is a e vin formed a Grand Lodge at York, and as Caleb Cornish, Mr. Aynsworth , and Mr. v\ eedon 'hourii rtA , ra delightful old building, its title being derived from the r,C nS nrOUP*h a loiW iMcf-a nf ,.o,, c Uff-ln LI (. s solicitor from the country, have i vi .-..I.J- tlini"\.i ™ 1. T^I .J iit-i..^. .I„™A„A.UIU U Grossmith, as Aunt Jack' tile l Irrl/. " '*"•"* J fact that it is surmounted by iron guns, there being also in ¦ ' seerns to have been growing in power, for on the lawn two other pieces of ordnance. The house is good par.s, and play them to every one's satisfaction ; and 142c \\ ' lendidly acted by Air. ' ' 8 assemb-ies were prohibited by Parliament. on the fringe of Hampstead Heath , the situation being we must not forget the little sketch, sp ^ventv fi-.- VV. Philli , of the barrister 's clerk. Miss l'lorence Wood MasonryA jyears later * HeniT VI. was initiated into lovely. The company on Saturday last included Bro. the ps -n l6 and Miss Fili i in subordinate parts, are all that can to Willfam ,-! 9° the secrets of the Order were revealed Lord Mayor (who had previously fulfilled two engagements pp the t,„a.i* ' V* privately. The Freemasons inane-n rated Green), be desired. A most pathetic lirst piece, by Mr. Heathcote, at VVood the Lady Mayoress, and their two time, coniniet„ i ¦ St- Paul's Cathedral, London, in 1657, and daughters j Bro. Alderman and Sheriff Gray, Bro. Sheriff " His Toast," should be seen at the same lt has one r ?. l throug h it, and brings 1 7I 3* The office of Grand Secretary for Newton and Mrs. Newton, Alderman Cowan, Mrs. Cowan, of the prettiest sentiments running 'WlanoI wi 2 * which are soon driven away by the a ^rand established in 1723, and the following year and Miss Cowan, Alderman Sir H. A. Isaacs and tears to one's eyes, Tr s rer w drollery of "Aunt Jack," which ought to draw for many Ceding* v<4, " as appointed. It was in the two suc- Lady I saacs, and a number of other corporators. Bro. Was a " general fund for distressed weeks. * PronoAir lJU?ecl , Masons " Clarke had also invited his brethren of the County Council, \i* i„ i* , and a " fnm™iu.. „c r*i.__ :i.. " :_ *.^ J and these gentlemen were present in strong force, the as a system suined Dr„„ which has grown till now it has Chairman, Lord Rosebery, being amongst the number who The candidates for the vacancy in Last Marylebone, a ns of ho'd has ,V i° - Sreat -Magnitude. Indeed, so firm accepted the invitation. caused by the resignation of Bro. Lord Charles beresford , >?ndon ° ed tllat at a meetinS held recently in The other councillors and their ladies who were to be seen ure Mr. Edward Buulnois , Conservative, and Mr. Leveson- M; over r 000 ' *sonic chp A5?', ,vas subscribed by those present for on the lawn included Mr. firth (Deputy Chairman) and (jower, only son of Bro. the Hon. E. F. Leveson-Gower, masons' urPoses. The plans for a Free- Mrs. Firth j Lord and Lady Lingen ; Sir George Harris ; Lite M.P. for Bodmin , and nephew of Bro. Earl uranville, Hal! w• P London were approved by Grand Colonel and Mrs, Rotton ; Mr. J. S. Fletcher, J.P.; Mr , Liberal. The polling takes place to-day (Friday). GENERAL ASSURANCE T^HE COCK TAVERN , Highbury, N. EXCURSION to PARIS and BACK For 23s. 3d., class ; COMPANY. 3rd 30s. 3d., 2nd claw SOUTH-EASTERN RAILWAY. Every MONDAY E NTIRELY R E-DECORATED AND R E-F URNISHED . fA ESTABLISHED 1837. CHARING-CROSS, calling at WATERLOO, CANNnv STREET, LONDON BRIDGE, and NEW CROSS LIFE, FIRE, MORTGAGES, ANNUITIES. Suites of Rooms for Cheap fares for Parties of Artisans. For Excellent furth Ct MASONIC LODGE MEETINGS , particulars, see bills. CHIEF O FFICE : 103 , CANNON STREET, E.C. BANQUETS, SUPPERS, &c. COUTH-EASTERN RAILWAY "~ CAPITAL and RESERVES £2,100,000. O PARIS, Switzerland , Italy, &c. " " j DATES OPEN FOR CLUB DINNERS , M EETINGS, AND ACCELERATION of the ROYAL MAIL EXPRpc, Board of Directors. S MOKING CONCERTS . ROUTE from CHARING-CROSS and CANNnvA - Sir ANDREW LUSK , Bart., Chairman. BAKER BROTHERS, STREET. Principal A NGUS, D.D. Proprietors. LeaveCharing-cross ViilCalias ViaBoulogne ViaCalais '.Vi&Calv OSEPH OLTON OE , I B D Esq., J.P. and Cannon-street 8.40a.m. ' IO.OH .III . 11.0a.m. S Spm " The Most Hon. the Marquis of EXETER . Arrive Paris ^ ' 5.40p.m.) SSI p.m. J. 15 p.m. 1 0a m ' Lieut.-Colonel F. D. G REY . BARON'S COURT HOTEL , ^ *The route via Folkestone and Boulogne is 26 ini|e . J AMES M ACK, Esq., J.P. WEST KENSINGTON , S.W. shorter than via Calais, and is the quickest route. " GEORGE PITT, Esq. (Close to District Railway Station.) Lord GILBERT K ENNEDY . The CLUB TRAIN leaves CHARING - CROSS AMES ILKINGTON STATION foi; PARIS dail (Sundays excepted) J P , Esq., J.P. M ASONIC LODGE M EETINGS , SMOKING CONCERTS, y at 4.. - ENRY ILLIAM IPLEY p.m. A 2imilar Train will return from Paris H W R , Esq. BALLS, BANQUETS , SUPPERS, LUNCHEONS , BREAKFASTS. daily W ILLIAM STRANG Esq. (Saturdays excepted) at 4.0 p.m. This Train will , PRIVATE ROOMS. BILLIARDS. not run Right Hon. C. P ELHAM VILLIERS, M.P. on certain days, to be herea fter specified. Bro. HENRY HARRIS, Proprietor. The Albert Victor, Louise Dagmar, and Mary kind Beatrice The Company undertakes Life Assurance of every & TAVERN run in the Special Express Services, via Boulogne, through, at moderate rates, and on terms and conditions which com- ANDERTON'S HOTEL out the year. s " pare favourabl y with those of other Companies. FLEET STREET, LONDON. Express Through Services to Switzerland Policies are made indisputable after 5 years. In connection with the Royal Clarence Hote 1 , llfracombe; and , &c, via Calais and Rheims, or via Pari2, in connection with the Regulations are in force for securing to the Assured the Peacock Hotel , and Royal Hotel, Boston , Lincolnshire. above benefit of the surrender value of a Policy ia the event of its trains. lapse. MYLES FENTON , General Manager. Fire Insurances are accepted at tariff rates. The central position of ANDERTON'S renders this Tavern unequalled for All Claims settled with liberality and despatch . GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY.^ Prospectuses and Proposal Forms may be obtained on Masonic Banquets, Public Dinners, Wedding Breakfasts, EVERY SATURDAY until further notice, CHEAP application at the Chief Office, or any of the Branches. Meetings of Creditors , Arbitrations or Jovial Gatherings FAST EXCURSIONS will leave PADDINGTON as under: HENRY WARD, -ecretary and Manager. above business consist of D IXINU The Rooms reserved for the S.5 a.m. for ILFRACOMBE , Exeter, Barnstaple, Daw- H ALL , P ILLAR H ALL , M ASONIC H ALL , CHAPTER , and numerous lish Smaller Rooms. , Torquay, PLYMOUTH, Truro, Penzance, &c, for pHCENIX FIRE OFFICE, S, 10, or days. The RESTAURANT on Eastern Side of Hotel Entrance is open 3, 15, 17 (Established 1782.) to the Public from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. for B REAKFASTS , LUNCHEONS . 12.20 p.m. for Clevedon, WESTON-SUPER-MARE, TEAS, and D INNERS . Brid gwater, Taunton, Tiverton , &c, for 3, 10, or 17 F. H. CLEMOW, Proprietor. days. 19, LOMBARD ST., & 57, CHARING CROSS, 1.25 p.m. for Trowbridge, Frome, Dorchester, Portland, THE CITY ARMS TAVERN AND WEYMOUTH , &c, for 10 or 17 days. LONDON. 1 BODEGA, 3.5 p.m. for Exeter, Dawlish, Teignmouth, Torquay, 2, ST. MARY AXE, E.C, PLYMOUTH , -Sic, for 3, 8, 10, 15, or 17 days. ACCIDENT INSURANCE COM- 3.20 p.m. for Swindon, Chippenham, BATH, and GRILL ROOM, BRISTOL for S or 15 days. PANY, LIMITED. DINING ROOM, Bills can be obtained at the Company 10 AND ACCOMODATION FOR 's Offices and , ST. SWITHIN'S LANE, LONDON, E.C. Stations. PRIVATE DINNERS AND SMOKING CONCERTS. General Accidents. I Personal Injuries. HY. LAMBERT, General Manager. Railway Accidents. | Deaths by Accident. TWT AN C HE STE R HOTEL, C. HARDING, Manager. ¦^ - THE GENERAL STEAM NAVI- ALDERSGATE STREET- I GATION COMPANY'S ROYAL MAIL STEAM- EQUITABLE SHIPS leave Irongate and St. Katharine's Wharf , near BRITISH the Tower, for— N OTICE TO S ECRETARIES OF M ASONIC LODGES , ASSURANCE COMPANY, HAM iURG.—Every Tuesday and Thursday. Fares- O UEEN STREET P LACE , LONDON , E.C. CLUBS, AND OTHER I NSTITUTIONS . Saloon, £1 ios. ; Fore Cabin, £1. Return, £2 5s. and it" 1 li s- CAPITAL-A QUARTER OF A MILLION STERLING. AN TWERP.—Every Wednesday having recently added (cargo only) and Satur- The Proprietors of the above Hotel , day. Fares—Saloon , ; Fore Cabin a number of commodious Rooms to the Establishment, £153. , 11s. Return, M ANAGING D IRKCTOR AND ACTUARY. 21s. and 17s. Excursion , 18s. ANQUETS D INNERS C suitable for LODGE M EETINGS , B , , & , OSTEND.—Every Wednesday and Saturday. William Sutton Gover, Esq., P CS., P.M., P.Z. lad to furnish Terms and Particulars for the use of Fares- will be g 10s. and 7s. 6d. Return , 15s. and ns. same on application. 3d. THIRTY-FOURTH ANNUAL REPORT, MAY, 1SS9. BOULOGNE.—Fares—Saloon, ios. ; Fore Cabin, 7s. 61 NEW BUSINESS. Return , 15s. or 1 is. 3d. Excursion , 12s. 6d. SIMPSON'S ORIGINAL FISH HAVRE. —Every Saturday. Cargo only. 11S4 policies issued for £226 ,298 DINNERS, BORDEAUX.—Every Friday. Fares—Saloon, £2 ios.; New premium income 7,046 One and Five o'clock. N OTED P UNCH . Fore Cabin , £1 15s.; Return , £4 and £3. THROUGH BUSINESS IN FORCE. TICKETS are issued to Arcachon, Biarritz, Pau, Cannes, BRETHREN visiting the CITY OF LONDON should not 27,323 policies, assuring 5,079,327 &c. The return vessels leave Bordeaux every Friday. neglect paying a visit to this well-known Establishment. These shi ps are fitted with the electric light. Excursion, REVENUE OF THE YEAR. The O NE and FIVE o'clock D INNERS still enjoy their £3 ios- Premiums 148 ,278 old reputation. Interest, &c. 50,276 Noted Punch , Wines of the Choicest Brands, Dinners, a la carte, Chops, Steaks, &c, from the Grill. EDINBURGH.— The magnificent 198,554 new steamshi "SEAMEW power, ACCUMULATED FUND. p ," 3550 horse SIMPSON'S, B IRD-IN-H AND COURT, 76, CHEAPSIDE, fitted with the. electric light and all modern improvements, Laid by in the year 49,850 LONDON. as also the steamship " OSPREY," leave Irongate and St. Accumulated fund on 31st January, 1SS ... 1 9 ,256,420 'The largest a *>& most comtnrtahle Smoking; Room in the City. Katharine's Wharf EVERY SATURDAY and WEDNE S- DAY respectivel y, for Edinburgh. These ships are the Claims and Bonuses paid under Company 's FISH, POULTRY, GAME , OYSTERS. finest vessels on the East Coast. Fares : Chief cabin, 22s.; 0 Pol cies 1,216,510 return , 34s,.; fore cabin , 16s. ; return , 24s. 6d. Apply ' the G ENERAL STEAM N AVIGATION CO ., Great Tower- Average Reversionary 55, Bonus about one and a quarter TOHN GOW, LIMITED, street; or, 14, Waterloo-place, London; or, 16, Waterloo- per cent, per annum. place, Edinburgh J 17, NEW BROAD STREET , E.C. (Opposite Railway Station). PAINS IN THE HEAD , FACE, AND LIMBS, 12, HONEY LANE MARKET, CHEAPSIDE, MARGATE AND BOULOGNE. GOUT, RHEUMATISM , AND RHEUMA TIC GOUT, 93, THEOBALD'S RD., HOLBORN , W.C, Immediately TTADE'S and Speedily 125, BROMPTON ROAD, S.W. " SS. HERALD " Relieved JQ, Cured by Leaves BLACKWALL PIER at 10 a.m. THURSDAYS /^OUT AND "DHEUMATIC piLLS. JOHN GOW, Limited, always have on sale the Largest and SATURDAYS during the month, returning the Stock in London 'of the Very Best Quality at Lowest Prices. following working day. Which require neither confinement nor alteration ot diet. BARRELLED OYSTERS. RETURN TICKETS (available for Fourteen days)- IMPORTANT TESTIMONIAL 10/- and 12/6 ; M ARGATE, 4/- and' 5/- ^_ FROM HEPBURN AND COCKS , £ADE'S M R . FRANK WRIGHT, *¦piLLS ESTABLISHED 1790. The Comedian . ROBERT WALPOLE, 158, Leadenhall-street, ¦ FADE'S * —, railf*? 93, CHANCERY -LANE; LONDON, W.C. _ Prince of Wales Theatre, * (Two Doors North of Union Bank). London , E.C. gADE'S Birmingham, Feb. 19th , 1887. DILLS. DEED , BALLOT, CASH, AND DESPATCH BOX, AND Dear Sir,—I have been a great sufferer FIRE-PROOF SAFE MANUFACTURERS. OALS. COALS. COALS. E\nr*"3i\ui, o from tlie gout for the past live p years. PILLS. Air-Tight and Travelling Boxes in stock, and made to Evni.- '' * ' would sooner t think of going on the stage without my PILLS. #*$ N.B.—STRONG DEED B OXES of the following dimen- For Prices , see Daily Papers. ,., , wis* than neglecting to p.r,ftuL a have a bottle of sions forwarded carriage paid pro nett cash—viz. ; 16 in. t your reall y wonderful Pills about me. piLLS. by 12-in. by g.V-in., 17s. (3d. ; 14-in. by 10-in. by S-in., FADE'S Yours faithfull y 14s. 6d. ; and 13-in by g-in by 7-1'n., us. <5d . Trucks direct from the Colliery to every Railway Statu"1, •L- FKAXK W RIGHT , piLLS. Wr * G * Eac'e Comedian . gADE'S * piLLS. ADVERTISEMENT SCALE OF MASONS' CERTIFICATES, &c" FADE'S 1?° "ot •;<-' Persuaded to take any other DILI 9 "THE FREEMASON." FRAMED TO ANY DESIGN. ^ Pills for the above distressing, painful r disorders , as EADE'S have been Per Insertion. FADE'S proved 1311 ruo q INGLE OLUMN H. MORELL •L- by thousands to bc tlie safest and most *¦ * S C per inch £0 5 0 , effectual remed O NE PAGE 10 0 0 v> gADE'S y. piLLS. 17 & iS, GREAT ST. ANDREW ST., BLOOMSBUK ONE COLUMN 10 o 3 LONDON , W.C. Sold by all Chemists and Medicine Vendors, in Bottles P UBLIC COMPANIES ' & PARAGRAPH A DVERTISEMENTS, , a ralll Is. I'd. and 2s. 9d. IS PER LINE Manufacturer and Importer of all kinds of Picture l* f. . \' . . stock). ve ' WANTS, &C, FOUR LINES , 2s. Cd., and 6d. PER LINE Decorative Mouldings (Two Million feet always in _* 0f GEORGE EADE, 72, GOSWELL R OAD , LONDON . additional . requisite for the Trade and Exportation. Illustrated u°° Patterns post free for three penny stamps. LONDON NECROPOLIS ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION ALEXANDRA PALAC E.— ^HE GREAT DAILY PROGRAMME. —Two Grand (BROOKWOOD CEMETERY), SURREY. FOR GIRLS, I Variety Shows ; Two Performances daily of Frederick's VISITORS . ST. JOHN'S HILL, BATTERSEA RISE, S.W. Circus; Baldwin Monkey ; the Leopolds; &c, &c, &c. Best Show in London. 5000 Free Seats. One Shilling (Appointed by Parliament). admits to all. LORD-LIEUTENANT Ol' MIDDLESEX. I NSTITUTED 17SS. THE FORTHCOMING ENGAGEMENTS. THE LORD-LIEUTENANT OF SURREY. BISHOP 01" LONDON. THE LORD CHIEF PATRONESS : Jul y 20 and EVERY THURSDAY and SATURDAY FIRE- BISHOP OF WINCHESTER. THE LORD HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN. WORKS by JAMES PAIN . THE LORD MAYOR OP LONDON. RAND ATRON AND RESIDENT uly 22.—GRAND POST OFFICE FETE. THE CHIEF COMMISSIONER OF HER MAJESTY 'S G P P : J WOODS, FORESTS, &C. HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS THE PRINCE OF WALES, Jul y 23.—MUSIC HALL BENEVOLENT FUND FIRST K.G., &c, M.W.G.M. GRAND FESTIVAL AND SPORTS. UROOKWOOD CEMETERY is the largest and most GRAND PATRONESS : Jul y 2j.-3AI.LOON SOCIETY of GREAT BRITAIN SECOND I autiful in England. Exquisitely planted. A message to HER ROYAL HIGHNESS THE PRINCESS OF GARDEN PARTY of the Season . "that is required to ensure a funeral being tl e office is all WALES. Aug. . .—GREAT BANK HOLIDAY FETE. A and completely undertaken. . ptly Aug. 22.—POLICE FETE. P garti, to earth coffins can be used if desired. Pamphlets Apply—Secretary, 2, Lancaster-place, Strand. QUARTERLY GENERAL COURT of the Governors Sept. 2.—GREAT GOLD MINING EXHIBITION Opens. &y 13 ft* 7 in-, 14 ft- 5 in. (into bay) by 1 1 ft. S in., 74 ft. 5 in. (into by the Court) on the recommendation of the General Com- arranged to attach a reserved second-class saloon bay) by lift Sin., and 12 ft. 10 in. by 12 ft. 10 in.; from which Sixteen Boys shall be elected on Friday, hath room ft, mittee, carriage to the train, which leaves Charing Cross at , 13 8 in. by 13 ft. 4 in. (hot and cold, and with 25th October next, to fill that number of Vacancies. slop sink and cold supply); 2 drawing rooms, each 22 ft 3.22 p.m., and Cannon-street at 3.32 p.m. ; fare, return (into The Chair will be taken at Four o'clock in the afternoon hay) by 17ft. 4m., and each opening by French tickets, is. 6d. Both inmates and visitors have our windows to enclosed balcony or conservatory; dining room, precisely. best wishes and from our own ~ft. hy 21 ft. 2 in. (into bays) ; morning room , 14 ft. 3 in. By Order, , , speaking past ex- Unto bay ) by 11 ft. 7in.; vestibule and hal l, kitchen (on FREDERICK BINCKES, P.G. Stwd., V.-Patron, perience, we have no doubt they will spend a most pound fioor), scullery, &c.; larder, coal cellar, &c, in the enjoyable day. rasement Water and gas laid on, and the premises are Secretary. lilted throughout with Venetian blinds and electric bell.*. 16th July, 18S9 . 10 he Sold or Let. Price (to include all fixtures, the Our distinguished Bro. Charles E. Meyer, from property of the landlord), £1520. Rent, jt. 80. In- ''THE " GOULD " TESTIMONIAL. Philadelphia, now on a visit to Europe , has been the jected. * * D EBHNHAM , T KWSON , AND CO ., SO, Cheapside. bearer of a patent of appointment nominating Bro. A scheme has been set on foot to recognise the eminent Brackstone Baker, with the gracious approval of our Price 3s. literary services of Bro. R. F. G OULD , P.G.D., author of E " The ," which is admitted by all M .W. Grand Master, the representative of the Grand T'S RALLY ROUND THE authorities to be the ablest and best Masonic work ever Lodge of Pennsylvania at the United Grand Lodge of L S TANDARD, a Red Cross Song, l-ARKERp - composed by H. written. Since its production , it is no longer possible to England. Since the issue of the last " Masonic Words by R. W. LITTLE. affirm as has been constantly done b foes and friends UL , y ._ OKGE K ENNING, 16, Great Queen-st., London , W.C. alike, that the great body of Freemasons are without a Calendar, '' our veteran brother has received a similar reliable and critical history of their Society. Individual appointment from the Grand Lodges of Ohio and No-w ready, price 2s. 6d., subscriptions (but not those of Lodges or other Bodies) are Michigan . The Grand Secretary has well said that OTES limited to one guinea.—Chairman of Committee, the EARL N ON THE CEREMONY of CARNARVON , Pro Grand Master; Hon. Sec. and ad Bro. Baker is certainly a representative Mason , for hc Auth INSTALLATION, by H. SADLER , P.M., P.Z., interim Treasurer (by whom contributions will be received), " ^ M ason now is the accredited delegate of twenty United States Bio ,*, I 'c Facts and Fictions," with a Masonic Dr. RALPH GOODING P.G.D., Heath Lodge The Grove tlait , , , Grand Lodges besides two of the Dominion of Canada Worms ¦ ' c- r * and Autograph of SIR A LBERT W Blackheath, S.E. , , of ]t„" u V '*', Garter Kin8' at Arms, Past Grand Warden viz New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. Gin L , Grand Director of Ceremonies. .. .J^GE K ENNING, 16, Great Queen-st., London, W.C "^p OBACCO BLOOM ," *¦ IN PACKETS AND CIGARETTES. Our own Grand Lodge sends a distinguishing jewel Now ready, price 5s., Cloth Gilt, to each of their foreign Grand Lodges but if thu ENGRAVED LIST OF FINEST QUALITY AND FLAVOUR , , F R?O Of Tobacconists in Town and Country. United States Grand Lodges reciprocated, not even thc . L0°GES for A.D. r 734, in facsimile, *'«* anTAP?ductlon capacious breast of our cosmopolitan brother would UMES H„ and Explanatory Notes by W ILLIAM G AN ^ast Seninr r ', ,Past Sen'01' Grand Deacon oi England; SPECIAL AGENT— be capable of carrying emblems of the honours con- p nd harden . Prov r c of Iowa ; P. Prov. S.G.W. and FRANKLIN (late Medex), OXFORD STREET, W. ferred although he is well able personally to fulfil the f Cornwa«; 155, , GEORG uE vf' ° &<-., &c, &c. 'KENNING, 16, Great Queen-st., London,* W.C. Wholesale—RUTTER & Co., LONDON. duties and maintain the dignity of his position. The appointment of Bro. C. F. Matier as Grand According to the Victorian- Freemason , the last act Corresponbence. Secretary of the Grand Lodge of Mark Master Masons, of Bro. David Munro, in his capacity of M.W. Grand vacated by the resignation of Bro. Binckes, was so much Master of the late Grand Lodge of Victoria, has been ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR a matter of course that it would scarcely appear to call to confer Past Grand Rank on 18 of his Grand and BQ\*S for special note or comment ; but we cannot let the Past Grand Officers , the rank of Past Senior Grand To the Editor of the " Freemason." event pass without offering to Bro. Matier our sincere Warden being conferred on four of them, that of Past Dear Sir and Brother, congratulations and best wishes for a long and prosper- Deputy Grand Master on nine, and that of Past Grand As a Steward, as well as the " Steward " wu wrote to " ous career in connection with the Order, of which he Master on the remaining five. We are not surprised to you last week, I received at the Festival of th Royal Masonic Institution for Boys a copy seems to have become almost an integral part. The learn from the Australasian Keystone that this conduct of of \i accounts for the year 1888, and have made inquiries -,! Tatton will preside Bro. Munro has provoked a good deal of " adverse Pro Grand Master, Lord Egerton of , the office which enable me to answer some of «' at the Special Grand Lodge, to be held at SA, Red Lion- comment." We should think so, indeed. The lodges queries. The sum of £70 in the hands of the Steward square, on Wednesday next, for the formal investiture in the jurisdiction of the old Victoria Grand Lodge and Matron has been charged in the accounts ye;>r . ago, viz.—previous to ' of Bro. Matier to the office. were, we believe, 18 in number, and our worthy Key- 1870, to the Matron , .615 * j! March , 1874, £15; and in March, 1886, ' stone reckons that to place the English, Irish , and £40 to the * * * Steward. This is placed in a foot note in accordance Scotch Constitutions on an equal footing about 100 of with the recommendation of the Committee of A paragraph went the round of the papers last week Inqui rv their members should be made Past Grand Masters and which, at page 38 of their report, called attention to to the effect that the M.W. Grand Master would honour the some 200 Past Deputy Grand Masters. Were this done, matter, as follows : " The accounts as published , n10re . the Provincial Grand Lodge of Essex and the evening the United Grand Lodge of Victoria would resemble a over, are incomplete, in not disclosing the petty cash in party at Lord Brooke's with his presence and we were the hands of , or owing to, the Secretary , German Grand-Ducal army in the old days, which had and the Matron. The accounts as audited contain these led into repeating the announcement ; but we now ' matters quite a battalion of officers for head-quarters staff , with duly entered. No reason was assigned wh learn that there was not the slightest foundation for the y these items a battalion or two, a squadron, and a half battery for an were not published, and we think the accounts as ascer- rumour. It is a pity the imaginative brother who army. tained and audited ought truly to appear in the pub. originated the idea had not " caught his hare " before lished statement." dishing it up for the delectation of the Craft. The petty expenditure of £20$ 5s. consists It seems, however, that the question whether the rank of four cheques of £50 each , and £5 5s. paid to the profes. conferred on these brethren b Bro. Munro shall be y sional accountant ; and there was a balance of £8 14s, gd Tuesday, the 30th , is the day fixed for the meeting recognised was to be considered at the communication due to the Secretary for petty cash wages, &c, as also of the Provincial Grand Chapter of Kent. No business of tbe United G. Lodge of Victoria, which was due shown in the footnote. of special importance appears on the agenda paper, on the 17th June last, with a fair chance of the appoint- The amount paid to the servants at Wood Green for beer money, but any and every opportunity afforded to the brethren ments not being recognised. We hope it will be so, but is included in the item of School Wao-es. A carefu l comparison of the 1888 with the of meeting their Provincial Grand Master is welcomed if not , we suggest that everybody should be made a 1887 accounts will show, as " Steward " points out, that by the loyal men of Kent, and is always a source of Past Grand Something or Other, and then theabsurdity some of the items of expenditure have increased , but the gratification. of the whole thing will be apparent. same comparison will, if as carefully made, also show that other items have decreased, the result being that The installation of R.W. Bro. W. W. Beach, M.P., what was up to 1887 called the " Ordinary " and as Provincial Grand Master of Mark Master Masons for Following the example of other Provinces, the Pro- "Special " expenditure in that year amounted to £12 6 6s. d., while that of 1888 Hants and the Isle of Wight , takes place at Portsmouth vincial Grand Lodge of Somerset intends to have a ,77 3 amounted to -£12,436 13s. 3d., a net decrease of —I (Friday). The Deputy Grand Master the Mar- local Charitable Fund. This is a right step to take, £339 13s. remain, to-day , yours fraternally, Mark ancl we wish it all success. There is no danger what- quess of Hertford, performs the ceremony- The V.P. AND STEWARD. brethren are fortunate in having so able a brother to ever that these organisations will interfere with the July 15th . rule over them. Pluralism is not looked on with favour great Central Charities—they rather tend to foster the in the Church, but in Masonry we are only too glad to spirit of Charity and to familiarise the brethren with MASONIC IMPOSTORS. the needs and claims of their less fortunate fellows. find the example of the Grand Master followed by such To the Editor of the " Freemason. " able and tried rulers in the Craft as the Provincial Grand Dear Sir and Brother, Master of Hants and the Isle of Wight. The installation of Bro. Col. Foster Gough as Grand I enclose you herewith a copy of a circular Superintendent of Staffordshire, which takes place at issued, as you wil! preceive, official ly by the Masonic authorities here and in the States. Wolverhampton on the 2nd proximo, comes as a We hear there will shortly be issued a new edition of No one can know better natura l sequence to bis appointment as Prov. Grand than yourself to what ex- " The celebrated Book of Nicholas Flamel, 1824." tent or how great a curse and scandal to English Free- Master ; and we venture to predict that Royal Arch Only 100 copies will be printed , and these will be masonry the system of begging adopted by a certain Masonry in the Province will benefit largely by the in- class of Masons is in England, and the experience of purchasable by immediate subscribers at the rate of fusion of that zeal and energy which our worthy brother American and Canadian lodges is nearly as unfortunate 7s. 6d. per copy. The preface will be written by Bro. always brings to bear on his undertakings. We heartily as our own in this respect. While there are, no doubt, Dr. W. W. W estcott, and we are promised that tne congratulate him 011 " the further progress he has made many poor, indigent 'brethre n forced to seek relief in edition shall be " illustrated with the whole of the ex- our lodges; there are also many who deserve no better in Freemasonry." quisitely beautiful plates, including those in the Book name than cadgers. There are such here, as the en- closed circular will of Abraham, the Jew." Bro. Robert H. Fryar, Fellow prove, and our American and At the annual festival of St. Peter ' No. Canadian brethren have adopted this method—by of the Society of Science, Letters, and Art, 8, North- s Lodge, 4S1, held at the Masonic Hall, Maple-street, Newcastle, on the combination amongst the various Grand Lodges—to umberland-place, Bath , is in charge of the work, and Sth inst., Bro. John Spearman, P.M., P.P.J.G.W., was put a stop to relief being obtained by unworthy Masons. therefore intending subscribers must write, if they do presented by the breth ren and companions of St. Peter's The particular circular I enclose was read in a lodge where I was a visitor not go, to Bath for a copy. Lodge, and Chapter with a very handsome and valuable a few evenings ago. sterling silver tea and coffee service, in recognition of his I shall be glad if you can find space in one of your future issues for the may able and valuable services as Treasurer for a period of ten publication of this matter ; it The Gresham Lodge, No. S69, held one of its possibly suggest some means being adopted, by w hich years, and Bro. Spearman very feelingly responded. at delightful summer outings on Saturday last at Ches- the evil I have referred to may be stamped out , or , all events, mitigated amongst lodges.—' hunt Great Hall, the regular place of meeting. The our English Ihe Israel Chapter of Improvement , No. 205, will be remain, yours faithfully and fraternally, presence of the ladies, the perfect summer weather, consecrated at Tupp's Restaurant, S, Tottenham Court- WILLIAM BALL, P.M. 45* the natural beauty of the neighbourhood, and the road, W.C, on Monday next. The ceremony will be per- Toronto, Canada, May 27th. absence of the slightest thing to mar the p leasure of formed by Comp. Frederick Binckes, P.G.S.B., as M.E.Z., " Genera l Masonic Relief Association of the United those present, combined to render the gathering one of assisted by Comp. C. F. Hogard, P.D.G.D.C, as H., and States and Canada. the most enj oyable on record . We shall hope to give Comp. S. V. Abraham , M.E.Z. 1017, as J. Comp. E. H. " Office of the Secretary, 20, W. Lexington-street, a more extended notice next week and by the kind , , Norden is the Hon. Sec, and the Preceptor is Comp. H. J. Baltimore, M.D. permission of Bro. Copestick reproduce the view of Phillips, M.E.Z. 205. , " Official Warning Circular, No. 44. the grand old hall, which appeared in his interesting " May ist, 18S9. History of Cheshunt Great House a few years since. On l'nday, the 12th inst., the Aire and Calder Lodge, "The attention of subscribers is requested to the No. 45S, Goole, celebrated its Jubilee. It first met at the following conditions *. Lowthcr Hotel on the 12th Jul}*, 1S39, when Bro. Jacques communication* Another meeting ot the promoters of the Whitehall " This sheet is a strictly confidential was elected W.M. Thc brethren had read to them the and is prepared and furnished at a price agreed upo" Lodge is called for Monday next at thc Terrace Com- record of the minutes of the first lodge. On the motion of to our yearly subscribers only, at their own request , alld mittee Room , Whitehall Avenue. It is announced that Bro. Cawthorn, a resolution was ordered to be inscribed on for their guidance and protection in the administratis" st owing to the inability of the Victoria Hotel Company the books, congratulating the W.M. of the lodge (Bro . R. of Charities under their charge."—[Here follows a I' to receive them at present , " the Masonic Hall of the Dayson) on the attainment of the Jubilee, and expressed of 21 impostors very minutely described.] V. Criteriod has been retained for the lirst Wednesday in the hope that, under his guidance and that of succeeding " JOHN R. POPE, President, New York, N. November, December, January, February, March , and Masters, the princi ples of Freemasonry would continue to "Attest. D. F. PENINGTON , Secretary." June, of course, subject to the approval of Grand flourish in Goole. Several members spoke to the motion, comment being made on the fact that all the original mem- Lodge. PROVINCIAL 01' bers had passed away. Congratulatory telegrams were GRAND LODGE received from several lodges in thc neighbourhood. MIDDLESEX. " Adoniram, London," is the appropriate registered lo the Editor of the " Freemason. Telegrap hic address of the Grand Mark Lodge. Dear Sir and Brother, The Valley of the Thames presented a charming appear- ,f' acc'lr * * I think that your reporter was not quite 'L ance on Wednesday evening. Bro. Mella, of the Star and . ; in making Bro. Thrupp say that the calendar edited Garter, had organised a grand illumination of that portion ultl,or!. Next Tuesday the 21st Anniversary Festiva l of the me for several years was published without • *'(! Mark Benevolent Fund will take place. The coming of the river and banks within view of the hotel, extending as it was published with as much authori ty <' iS some live or six miles, and the river craft were decorated of age of the I1 und , and the presidency of so popular present issue. . with Chinese lanterns, and from time to time coloured fires and excellent a brother as Sir Lionel Darell should When the matter was talked about, Bro. Wo^f , flashed from river to shore. Judging from the immense did not see his way did, wi"' , enable Bro. Matier to announce a list of contributions to undertake it, and I <.(j concourse of spectators, the display was a great success. consent and authority of Sir Francis Burdett, vvho that will beat the record of this usefu l and progressive The Star and Garter was filled to overflowing, and Bro. several times thanked me for reviving (not starting) Charity. Mella is to be congratulated on the success of his efforts. calendar, which was started by the late Bro. Little- Bro. Col. ¦ the same, but, of course, each were initiated into the mysteries of Freemasonry. ' *n form is exactly , United States Consul-General , wasunani- . perfect as everybod can under- JohnChal fontNew hould be more , y moiisly elected a joining member of the lodge. Bros. Curtis ),eaI presenting the greatest difficulties. ! H€P!MfeOW ±-a " the first year — -.^ ^AHA-^£^ltU^miibJJ ifKr't D'Alton and Arthur Scarlett Thomson (this brother by S iin d UHI ' very large proportion of the provinces the ili'ltfM ^fiY>Ti3 iW7tttiT,Yy(ci . The lodge was closed, and adjourned to thc 23rd July 1 HENRY LOVEGROVE. (emergency), to give several distinguished American bre- thren passing through London a hearty greeting. p q —I should like to state that I had no difficulty in /l&eetings, official records, as Bro. Metropolitan , * in" information from the ; "lvird and Bro. Lee were most obliging, but other Bromley St. Leonar d Lodge (No. 1805). had to be obtained , and in almost every case —The regular meeting of this lodge took place at the {provincial xlfoeetmgs • r m*-tion in'°|' .]rteously supplied, although there were one or two Bromley Vestry Hall, Bow-road, E., on Tuesday, the 16th 0' —H.L. ""^ n *-i«i of un-Masonic discourtesy. instant, the business being of a formal character , and ASHBOURNE. this having been soon disposed of, the lodge adjourned , and St. Oswald Lodge (No. S50).—The annual l»g thebrethren , with their ladies and other non-Masonic friends, festival and installation meeting in connection with this r-nisi, ,W!:.*??5fe?~ *ll .^r^ 7er'* Try"» g '¦ ¦ .. ¦¦T-g^.yyj. ¦: Sfts " proceeded thence to the L.B. and S.C. Railway Station, lodge took place on Monday, the Sth inst., at the Town London Bridge, where arrangements had been made for Hall. The lodge was opened by Bro. G. M. Bond, the attaching several saloon carriages to the 10.25 express, and retiring W.M., and the ceremony of installation was admir- a very excellent journey was made and enjoyed through the ably performed by Bro. T. Cox, P.M. The newW.M., pretty scenery passing*throug h the North and South Downs, Bro. J. R. Rigby, appointed and invested his officers as until their arrival , about noon, at the quaint olcl town of follows : Bros. G. M. Bond, I.P.M.; H. Twigge, S.W. ; GOULD'S COMMENTARY. Arundel. VV. Davenport, J.W. ; Young, Chap. ; P. R. Littleton, g 8] BRO. J. As the banquet had been ordered for 2.30, opportunity P.M., Treas. ; J. Howell, P.M., Sec. j H. Brambles, am sorry tbat my remarks about Bro. Gould' s was taken to visit St. Phillip 's R.C. Church—the old parish P.M., Almoner; W. A. Lytle, S.D. ; A. M. Wither, I on over the beautiful hills and ¦iiluable Commentary on the " Regius MS. " havebeen church—while many strolled j.D.; R. Beardmore, D. of C.; VV. H. Tutt , P.M., as respects the declaration that itshould through thc quaint dales of Arundel Park, which surrounds Org. ; T. O. Farmer, I.G. ; J. T. Marple and W. H. Misunderstood, of Norfolk, " My reason for such a belief is that the castle, one of the country seats of the Duke Smedley, Stwds. ; and R. Brown , Ty ler. be " re-written. and it had been hoped his grace would have granted per- has an immense amount of material still un- At the conclusion of the lodge thc brethren adjourned to the author mission for the party to view the other portions of the the Green Man Hotel, where a banquet was provided, Bro. used respecting this ancient document of the Craft. estate. some of his state- Rigby, the newly-elected W.M., presiding. As also he felt compelled to qualify Prompt attention was paid to the commands of the VV.M. The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and duly ments as the Commentary progressed, and the earlier for all to be present at 2.30, when a very appetising ancl sub- honoured. The following* brethren were present, in addition portions being in print, effect could only be given to stantial banquet was placed before them by Bro . Charles to those given above : Bros. VV. R. Holland, P.M., P.P.S. these slight changes by corrections , my idea was that a Barkshire, of the Norfol k Hotel, to whom great credit is G.W. ; [. H. Cooke, P.M., P.P.G.S. ; Sargent, W. edition of the " Commentary," with all the fresh due for his care and attention to the party, and it is needless Barnes, P.M.j Thomas Shipton, VV.M. 6Si ; and Voules, new to say that full justice was done to the " Fourth Degree," as matter , would take well, and form an excellent and im- S.D. 6S1. the subject as a separatepub lication. it is generally designated in the Craft. BROCKLEY. portant volume on Bro. Henry Johnson, presided , supported b is any reflection The W.M., y 1 still think so, but fail to see how that Hros. Peterken, P.M.; Forbes, P.M. ; ancl Bailey, P.M.; Wickham Lodge (No. 1924) .—The election on the author , especially when I describe the Com- and after the usual Masonic toasts, which were duly meeting of this lodge was held on Monday, the ist inst., mentary as Bro. Gould ' s Masterpiece. Nothing like it honoured , advantage was taken of the gathering to present when there were present Bros. VV. Rowley, W.M. ; D. has ever been attempted before, and if any brethren a very handsome silver salver to Bro. Henry Bracey Forbes, Carpmael, S.W .; H. H. Nuding, J.W. ; Rev. R. Pratt, consider it was easy work to write my friendly critique P.M., and to Bro. Joseph Bailey, LP.M., a gold keyless Chap. ; VV. A. Adam, Treas. ; J. O. Abbott, Sec. ; A. thereof (so as to act as a guide for ordinary Masonic watch, as a mark of esteem and recognition of their valu- Clark, S.D.; T. Gordon , l.D. ; G. Davidson, D.C. ; W. students), let them try for themselves, and they will able services rendered during the time they respectively Morley, I.G. ; W. Gore, Stwd. ; C. Shepperd, Tyler ; amongst the first to recognise their merits—if occupied thc chair of K.S. J. A. Burton , P.M.; VV. F. Damant, P.M.; VV. J. find me , F. be allowed to say that Bros. Forbes and Bailey acknowledged this further honour Spratling, P.M.; H. Nuding, P.M. ; VV. R. Smith they succeed. Personally, I may in most appropriate language. Clever, A. Floyd, T. O. Merritt, best is repre- Ingle, A. VV. Kemp, J. J. in the space devoted to the subject my Bro. Bailey, I.P.M., proposed the toast of " The Worship- Lowe, W. Cooke, and W. Simpson. Visitors : Bros. sented , and if that be not acceptable to some of my ful Master." Brackstone Baker, P.M. 2191, P.G.D. ; G. D. Stevenson, readers, they can pass it over, and study the suggestive Bro . Henry Johnson responded , and assured the ladies 214S ; T. R. Beaujort Hinks, 214S ; H. Carman, 54S ; account of the " Grand Festival of the Secret Monitor " and friends the great pleasure it afforded him to see so many C. J. Frost, 1702; S. Giles, 944 ; and F. M. Noakes, 214S. instead , which immediately follows my article. I shall present. The lodge was opened, and the minutes of the last meet- not agai n notice anonymous attacks and " back stairs " Bro. Ben Johnson , J.W., in proposing the toast of "The ing read and confirmed. A ballot was then taken for Mr. criticism , and only do so now because of my esteem for Ladies," thanked them for coming in such strong force, and Alban Thomas, which having proved unanimous, he was the great labours of the author of the Commentary. trusted this would be followed by many such a happy day. initiated into the mysteries of ancient Freemasonry, the and said they (the ladies) impres- Bro. Gould his numerous contribu- Bro. Roberts, Steward, replied, ceremony being performed by the W.M. in a most , for bis history and would be only too happy to attend on every occasion they sive manner. After the reading of the by-laws, the bre- deserves to be held tions to the literature of the Craft, might be favoured with an invite to such an enjoyable thren proceeded to the election of Worshipful Master for in everlasting remembrance by a grateful Brotherhood. outing. the ensuing year, their votes being unanimous in favour of The brief criticisms of Bros. Yarker and Speth are Bro. R. Toole, S.W., next proposed the toast of " The Bro. Carpmael, S.VV., who, in a few well-chosen remarks, models of their kind. Visitors." thanked the brethren for the honour they had conferred upon W. J. HUGHAN . Mr. J. A. Murray Macdonald replied, and said the visitors him, and promised to do all in his power to uphold thc SA were very pleased to meet the members of the lodge at all prestige of the lodge. The VV.M. then proceeded to invest times, and especially on such a very jolly occasion as the Bro. VV. A. Adam, Treas., who was unanimously re-elected, A GROTESQUE MASONIC CEREMONY. present, when all seemed to him so happy together, and he and Bro. J. O. Abbott, Sec, with jewels of their respective The J ournal de Bruxelles of the 20th ult., after trusted ere long he would have the pleasure of being received offices, which had been unanimously voted by the lodge as asserting* that the exact and punctual payment of lodge " as one of them." a mark of their appreciation of the zeal and ability with dues is considered among French Masons to be the Bro. Peterken. P.M., thanked the friends for not forget- which they had fulfilled their duties during the past eight chief Masonic virtue, proceeds to quote from a French ting the P.M.'s, the old veterans in the cause, and years. Bro. Mead , Sec, having responded for " The Officers ," The Worshipful Master said these jewels were usually Masonic organ , La Chain e d' Union , the form of ritual practised the company separated to enjoy the remaining time in presented when the brethren were vacating their offices, but by a lodge in order formally to expel a wandering about the old Sussex town, while some passed the in this case they were still in possession of their collars, and brother in ¦ ¦ arrears of payment from the Craft. The time in boating, and others by going on a jaunt through pretty he trusted they might be spared for many years to fulfil following are extracts :—The lodge is lighted in a dim, lanes to Littlehampton until S.12 p.m., when they returned those duties with the same assiduity as they now did. Bros. solemn manner, a black scarf is hung on the lodge from whence they started, having enjoyed most heartily their VV. A. Adam, Treasurer, and Bro. J. O. Abbott, Secretary, banner, three lanthonis on long staffs replace the three first summer outing; and great praise is due to the Com- made suitable replies. A vote of condolence with the candles , which are veiled in black crape, a brazier with mittee and Bro. Mead, Sec, for the very admirable way the family of the late Mrs. Drake, expressing their sympathy lighted embers is placed in front of the Master's chai r arrangements were made and carried out. with them in the loss they had sustained, was proposed by oi a tnpocl, the Director of Ceremonies stands near it Those present were—Members : Bros. H. Johnson, W.M.j the Worshipful Master, seconded by Bro. Abbott, Secretary, S.W. j Ben , J.W.; Collier, y. The VV. Master, in making "olding a scroll of is written the name R. Toole, Johnson John and carried unanimousl paper on which Treas. ; W. Masefield , Sec ; G. "E. Warn, J.D. ; C. the proposition, informed the brethren that Mrs. Drake was . the defaulting brother. The ceremony which follows ls (says Lewsey, LG. ; W. Barnes, D.C. j W. J. Roberts and W. the lady of the manor on which St. Peter's Hall is built, and the report) too long to repeat, but the princi pal Stewards ; A. Peterken, P.M.; H. B. Forbes, owner of the Wickham Park Estate. She was the patroness 1'oints T. Potts, consist of remarks of the W. Master, replied to P.M.; J. Bailey, P.M. j Oates, Hambridge, Flynn, of the Wickham Lodge, took considerable interest in its y the S. Warden. " The brother who does not pay Chinery, Pealling, Home, Bird, Davis, Marriott, Mark formation , gave the Master and Wardens' chairs, and .us dues as a debt of honour is his honesty and honour Liell, Griffith Thompson , Howard, Fennell, and Hutcheson. granted permission to use the crest of her late husband, in , default?" " Yes, W.M." " What does he deserve —Visitors : Mr. J. A. Murray Macdonald, Bro. R. Hirst, Captain Drake, as the insignia of the lodge. 1 no has thus acted?" "To be despised by the Bro. and Mrs. Dannan, Mrs. Forbes, Bro. Marsh, Miss All Masonic business being ended, the lodge was closed, after Brethren and to be expelled the Order ." The W.M. Mead, Mrs. Liell, Miss Marriott, Bro. and Mrs. Hayns, and the brethren adjourned to an excellent banquet, le Bro. and Mrs. Goodey, Mrs. Warn, Miss Howard, Mrs, which the usual toast list was gone through, interspersed , " gives one strnkr- of -HIP ravel. ;inrl thp. brethren Hambridge, Bro. J. W. and the Misses Gibbs, Mrs. Flynn, with some excellent music. ' "" 'Ieads n token of sorrow ; at a second stroke the' n (p ** Bro. and Mrs. Brown , Mrs. H. Johnson, Miss Taylor, Mrs. | | ' - cast*s the paper inscribed with the name of the Ben , Mrs. Home, Mrs. and Miss Lewsey, Mrs. DUDLEY. I r Johnson t0 t e brazier The W M thetl declares and "Miss Oates, Miss Carraher, Miss Pealling, Mrs. Brot|1ei. . \ r t * * * Royal Standard Lodge (No. 498).—The j . -*• * ¦ Z. guilty of having failed in his honour Chinery, Mrs. Hutcheson, Bro. W. F. May, Mr. Peterken, annual festival of this lodge was held on Wednesday, p:l in us '". . >' S Ms lodge dues, and says, " Brethren , let jun., and Mr. Ashton. the 10th inst., at the Dudley Arms Hotel , when ' 1 man Bro. Dr. Bellingham was installed W.M. for the year, bu^ p " 'he whom we deprive of his title to J. ' m:ison " the installation being performed by Bro. VV. J. Gilliver, brctl . . - At the third stroke of the gavel the Anglo-American Lodge (No. 2191).—The ' 1 " r lie simultaneousl the left arm with three usual meeting of this lodge was held at the Criterion P.M. The newly-installed Master afterwards appointed , strol- . - f ' y W. Roberts, 6 r lt palm , producing a dead sound (Masonic Temple), on the iGth inst, when there were pre- and invested the following brethren : Bros. J. (wliH * I ^ 'i= ' S.W. ; F. G. Thompson , [.VV. ; H. H. Hughes, S.D. ; " mourning salute) ; then the W.M. assures sent Bros. Fred. Kedge, WM.; Adolphus Clark, I.P.M. ; the b eH Woolley, acting as S.W. ; James B. Grieve, VV. Richardson , J.D. ; W. B. Palethorpe, Org. ; VV. ,n v 8n °f the absolute necessity of disgracing James J. | K| s, acting as ; 13. Cumming, Treas. ; George Shepley, Sec. ; A. Green , P.M., P.G. Treas., Treas. ; M. ' no"ring him who they would rather honour J.W. John ¦mcl 118.? Reynolds, Sec ; Walter Hancock , S.D. j George H. Robinson and Prichard, Stwds. j King, LG. j Rev. J. W. '' sa ute is three times repeated amidst groan * TI "^ - Reynolds, J.D. ; John Skinner, I.G. ; H. W. Schartau , Willsbaw , P.P.A.G. Chap., Chap. ; J. Fisher, P.M., P.A. ' ^ ' the ce quick strokes of tlie 8'avel indicate that Org. ; Fred. Jackson, Stwd. ; R. F. Potter, Tyler; B. G.D.C, D.C. ; and Timmins, Tyler. m0ny is over large number of visiting brethren , and of i)10f * . lights are restored, and evidences R. Paul, Charles G. Rotter, G. A. Bergholz, C. O. Burgess, There was a very ™"1 uick-y the ceremony was followed by a banquet. gratuht .? ^ disappear ; then the Master con- James Rowe, Walter J. Thrussell, E. A. Ronaasen , W. S. ' bl'ethl Lincoln, Curtis D'Alton, A. Scarlett Thomson, and Dr. objcct io Y. 'eri at having thus got rid of an J. EAST MOLESEY. Ie brother J. Wedgwood. Visitors : Bros. Wright Barringer, 1(314; of (.p. . , and they rep ly with three rounds (No. 2222). —On alle„A g 0f °Pen hands. Can Bro. Gould tell us if this E. P. Case, P.M. 32; Angelico Cogliati, 1559 ,* Thos. C. Frederick West Lodge C r mony is an Seary, 19S7 j and F. M. Noakes, 2148. Tuesday, Jul y gth, this lodge met at the Castle Hotel, when ''idieul,. t S, actual fact, or is it a Belgian , VV.M., was supported by "- 0' hrench The lodtre was opened , and the minutes of the last meet- Bro . John Hughes, P.M. 901 Masonry ? ing (installation) read and confirmed. The Treasurer made the followins* officers : Bros. R. T. Elsam, I.P.M.; David B. B. his report. Letters of regret at not being able to be pre- Hughes, P.M., S.VV. ; Daniel Hughes, P.M., J.W. ; " l' , Treas. ; Weaver, P.M., Sec; W. Thomas, | | 0. J Q..J.1 p. . sent were read from Bros. Brackstone Baker, P.M.; Major Pritchard ""use r. Ulai''es Beresford has resigned his seat in the George Lambert, P.M.; Theodore H. Tilto n , Sir Polydore P.M., S.D. ; J. H. Mayo, Dir. of Cers.; and Ellinger, I.G. of mmons Urder that i, > as member of East Marylebone, in de K eyser, and many other breth ren. Ballots proving The members present were Bros. Baker, VV. Lane, Parratt , tlle ay apply for a ship and c liali£ llimse £ Mayo, Mayo, jun., Lockett, and VV. Lane, P.M. lank of Ad l y l for unanimous for Messrs. Harry Vilain and Victor L. Huray J. as initiates, and those g'entlemen being in attendance, they Visitors : Bros. W. Drewett , P.M. 889 j S. Hewitt, S.W. 2146; and A. Prince, S.W. 901. Bro. Baker was a Mackie, J.VV. ; C Law, Treas. ; W. J. Morris, Sec. ; invested: Bros. A. H. Hughes, I.P.M. ; D. M'F, 1 candidate to be passed to the degree of F.C, and Bro. Lane E. Taylor, S.D. ; G.** Howard , J.D. ; N. Brook , D.C ; S.W. j R. VV. Chatham , J.VV. ; J. J. Williams pT' to that of M.M. Both ceremonies were worked admirably, G. Hanson , I.G. ; R. C. Sykes, W. H. Bancroft , F. 1 reas. ; James Rankin , Sec. ; H. Bridger, S.D ¦ ' T'L '• and as the W.M. and his princi pal officers have worked Bancroft , VV. H. Sykes, and A. E. Dalzell, Stwds. ; ancl Williams, J.D. ; W. Hudson, Org. ; A. Jones, LG . ,' together in the Great City Lodge, of which they are all T. Hodgson , P.M., Tyler. Lloyd, Phipps VVilliams, J. A. Glover, and J* R.' \y P.M.'s, there was a harmony as well as exactitude which After the lodge was closed, the brethren adjourned to the Stwds. Bro. F. De Chemin was re-elected Tyler. '* ffave to the ritual unusual interest. Thc W.M. is a pattern White Swan Hotel , where the annual banquet was held , at The brethren afterwards dined together , when the S of correct working, and his delivery is worthy of imitation by the conclusion of which the usual patriotic and Masonic loyal and patriotic toasts were duly honoured ; and <1*, * toasts were dul honoured , ancl with the assistance of Bro. the evening all who want to know "how to do it." After the visiting y the I.P.M., Bro. H. H. Hughes, was prescT'i brethren had given " Hearty good wishes" to No. 2222, the Blagborough, who delighted the brethren with his songs, with a handsome P.M.'s jewel (manufactured by n lodge was closed in the customary way, and the brethren and Bro . S. Broadbent, who was in excellent voice, with George Kenning, 2, Monument-place), on behalf 0f [\ ' and visitors afterwards partook of what was modestly called contributions from other brethren, the evening was spent in lodge, accompanied by a valuable silver tea and colT supper. Bro. Mayo here did more than was really expected a most enjoyable manner. service (on the part of the officers) for Mrs. Hughes.' of him, for whicb he was thanked by the W.M. The usual The picnic this year is to be held at Bolton Abbey. toasts were given briefly but very happily from the chair, HASTINGS. and the representatives of Surrey Provincial Grand Lod (No. 40).—A meeting of this Liverpool Lodge (No. 1547)-—On Wed ge— Derwent Lodge day, nes Bros. Elsam and Drewett—took opportunity to congratulate lodge was held on Monday, the Sth inst., at the Castle thc ioth inst., a numerous company of members a i Hotel Assembly Rooms, when the following brethren were visitors assembled at the Masonic Hall, Hope-street, to the W.M. upon the recognition of his merit as evinced by "' his appointment to office by the Prov . G.M. in charge. present: Bros. Rev. J. Puttick , P. Prov . G.C, VV.M.; stall the VV.M. elect. The chair was taken by Bro Ll Jessop, W.M., supported by Bros. J. Parry, I.P.M . , Bro. John Hughes said that he did not expect such an VV. S. Allen , S.W.; F. C. Edwards, J.W. ; J. Pearce, ' been selected b P.M., Sec ; Geo. Randell, S.D. ; C. I. Ticehurst, acting C M'Guire, P.M.; R. Warriner, P.M. ; VV. H. Hi-Al honour, but having y the Prov. G.M. to P.M. ; VV. Lad take ofhee, he should feel it his duty to do still more for the l.D. ; G. H. Gage, I.G. ; C. J. Ticehurst, Stwd. ; VV. yman, P.M.; R. E. VV. Stephenson , J \y . Leslie T ler; Wm. Glenister, P.M., Prov. G. Std. Br.; John H. Parker, P.M., Treas. j W. Montgomery, S ' l good of Masonry within the province. In honour of his , y cc' collar, the W.M. requested Bro. Mayo to put a dozen E. VV. J. Hennah, P.M., P.P.G.D.C. j F. Plowman, P.M.; and others. ' " Royal Charters " on the table, the nature of which may T. W. Markwich , I.P.M. ; VV. H. Russell , P.M., I he installation ceremony was well performed accordiiw be easil imagined. During the evening it was suggested P.P.A.G.D.C ; C. E. Botley, P.M. ; E. McCormick , to ancient custom by Bro. Councillor John Duncan iim * y , J. assisted b and resolved, that the river trip of last year should be J. H. Tendall, VV. Cooper, L. J. Jukes, J. Whitehouse, y Bro. J. C. M'Guire. The VV.M. elect was Bro repeated, and that it should be, as before, a ladies' day. S. T. Weston , and S. Plowman. Henry Isaac. Bro. Mayo also again invited all who might join the excur- The lodge having been opened, Mr. S. Plowman , F.R.C.S., Among the visitors were Bros. H. M. Molyneux , P Pr sion to a dance after dinner, at which they would be the was initiated, and the ceremony was ably done by his brother, D.C. j R. Harley, P.M. 1473 5 J. T. Callow, P.P.G T. guests of himself and Mrs. Mayo. Several good songs Bro. F. Plowman. The charge was given by the S.W. very J. Skillicorn , P.M. 667; W. Forrester, VV.M. 10A i' and the S.W. of impressively. Bro. Russell explained the arrangements M. Smythe, P.M. 98; J. C. Langley, J.W. -.ml were heard, 901 gave a " taste of his T. quali ty " as a vocalist as well as a speaker, for when responding made by the Treasurer, Bro. Rossiter, to expend the J. Jarman, W.M. 1325 ; H. C. Nicholls, W.M. -A* for the visitors he was most eloquent. At 10.30 the T ler amount given by thc Board of Benevolence to assist the A. Barclay, P.M., D.C. 11S2 ; H. B. Houghton, S \V y ; B. AUenb . ¦ ' appeared, and a happy evening was closed. widow of a late brother. The Secretary formall y drew 314 y, J.VV 594 ; J. Croxton, Treas. ntf/0 attention to the enlarged portrait of Bro. Dr. Trollope, and P. C. Asbury, P.M. 1620. ' ELSTREE. which has been executed for the lodge, and which was pro- After the installation the following officers were invested; nounced a very faithful likeness. Bro. Glenister gave Bros. J. Jessop, I.P.M. ; R. E. VV. Stephenson , S W * Kingswood Lodge (No. 2278).—The third notice of his intention to move a resolution that a similar VV . Montgomery, J.VV. ; John H. Parker, P.M., A' regular meeting of the above lodge was held on the nth picture, with an illuminated address, bc presented to Bro . (re-elected) ; R. H. Leake, Sec.; T. M. Stephenson inst., at the Plough, when the weather was again most Dr. Trollope , as a small acknowled gment of the many and S.D. j John Haynes, J.D. ; J. C. M'Guire, P.M., D.C • favourable, and all that could be desired for a summer grea t services rendered by Bro. Trollope to the cause of C. H. Eaton, Org. ; J. Killi p, I.G. j John H. Newton. outing. The W .M., Bro. Rawson Keiley, was unable to be Freemasonry. Bro. S. T. Weston proposed as a joining John VV. Hughes, and E. Cornish, Stwds. Bro. VV. H. present, he being on the Continent. Bros. James France, member Dr. Marshall. Ball was re-elected Tyler. S.W., the Treasurer, Pheasant, Victor Tapling, and A plin A chaste P.M.'s jewel (manufactured by Bro. George were also unavoidably absent. The duties of the W.M. HERNE BAY. Kenning, 2, Monument-place), was presented to the I.P.M, were admirably performed by the acting I.P.M., Bro. John Ethelbert Lodge (No. 2099).—The monthl y on behalf of the lodge. Petch, who had a most formidable agenda to deal with. meeting of this lodge was held at thc Masonic Rooms, Wavertree Lodge (No. 2294).—The usual There were present Bros. H. T. Nell P.M., acting , S.W. ; Beach-street, on Tuesday, the gth inst. The VV.M., Bro. monthly meeting of this lodge was held on Wednesday, thc 1. G. Cobb, I.W.j VV. G. Ball , P.M., Sec ; C. M. Henry Corbet Jones, occup ied the chair, and there was a " 17th inst., at the Coffee House Hotel, and was opened by Coxon, S.D. ; 1. F. Bell , J.D. ; Arthur Hart, P.M., P.G. good attendance of members, several visitors being also Bro. J. C. Robinson , P.M., Prov. G. Stwd., in the absence Stwd. Somerset, acting I.G. ; E. H. Moore, R. W . present. The business occupied the whole of the evening, of the VV.M., Bro. Robt. Foote. There were VV present Bros. Nicole, A. J. Robinson , T. H. Wye, J. . Rattenbury, and it included some most interesting items. Bros. Barwood George Mitchell, I.P.M. ; Jos. Shield, P.M.; H. H. G. T. Chretien , E. Blinkhorn , P.M.; G. Couchman, Tyler; and Jones were each of them raised to the Sublime Degree Smythe, S.VV. ; G. Holme, jun., J.D. ; W. H. Bicknell , and T. Williams, Assistant Tyler. Visitors : Bros. J. L. of a M.M., the ceremony being performed by the VV.M. LG. ; James Pearson , D.C ; Thos. McCracken , Treas. ; Mather, P.A.G.D.C; C. F. Hogard , P.G. Std. Br. ; and Bro. J. Barnwell presided at the organ. Bro. C. J. Hogbin E. Pugh, Org. ; T. G. Parkes, McGuire, C. F. Connor, W.M. 226. J. S. Scott-Young, was then passed to the Degree of F.C, a fter which the and VV. 0. Callow, Stwcls. ; R. Nevill , Tyler ; H. Lumby, The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of Rev. VV. E. Malaher, M.A., was duly initiated into the and J. Barnes. Visitors : Bros. VV. H. Latham, 2114; K. the meeting held on June 13th were read and confirmed. mysteries of the Craft. Among the other interesting Broughton , 2114; VV. Spence, 2114; Browne, Bro. A. J. J. J. J. Robinson was raised to the Degree of M.M. features of the evening's agenda were the election of VV.M., 613 ; T. VV. King, I.G. S23 ; and Walter I. Nugent, 673. Bros. E. H. Moore, R. VV. Nicole, H. T. Hipweli, ancl Treasure r, and Tyler for the ensuing year, Bro. James S. After the minutes had been read and confirmed , the Thomas VVilliams were passed to that of F.C. The lodge White being elected to the first and most important of these ballot was taken for Dr. VV. H. Murdock, who was declared was then called off for a short time, and, on resuming, Mr. offices. duly elected. Bro. Lumby was passed to the Degree of John Wickett Rattenbury (who was balloted for at the JERSEY. F.C. by the acting VV.M., Bro. C. Robinson. previous meeting) was dul y initiated. The following J. Yarborough Lodge (No. 244).—On Wed- After the transaction of the usual routine business, the brethren, who had been proposed as joining members, were lodge was closed. unanimously elected by ballot : Bros. G. T. Chretien, S.D. nesday evening, the ioth inst., the installation of Bro. 132S ; E. Blinkhorn , P.M. ancl Sec 14.71; and A. C Clement Baker as W.M. of this lodge took place. The PLUMSTEAD. Halestrap, P.M. 1471. A candidate for initiation was pro- lodge was opened by Bro. J. T. Baker, the retiring W.M., posed and seconded. with the following officers : Bros. F. Bennett, S.W. ; C. United Military Lodge (No. 1536).—Bro, Baker , VV .M. elect, J.VV. ; T . T. Du Jardin , P.M., Lieut. T. F. Cooper, R.A., W.M. of the above excellent This completing the business of the evening, the lodge lod in was closed, and the brethren adjourned to the gardens P.P.S.G.W., Sec ; T. Adderson, S.D. ; j. A. Balleine, ge, is to be congratulated upon the admirable manner , which hc concluded his has hc where a very enjoyable interval was passed. On re- J.D. ; and J. Inglis, I.G. There was a good assemblage of year of office , for not only brethren , among them being Bros. Col. E. C Malet de (although stationed at Preston, in Lancashire) been almost assembling again to sit down to refreshment , Bro. J. Petch , the acting VV .M., presided. The usual loyal and Carteret, P.G.M.; P. E. Sohier, P.G.S. ; T. Stone ; E. unremitting in his attention to the duties appertaining to Masonic position successor info toasts were given. That of " The Grand Ofiicers " was Kelly, P.P.G. Std. Br. ; P. G. Hamilton, P.S.G.D. ; E. , but on the 12th inst., he installed his Bue, P.J.G.D. ; Maj . J. C. Raven, VV.M. 877; F. J. the chair of K.S. in a most impressive and perfect manner . coupled with the name of Bro. C. F. Hogard. Bro. C. F. the Hogard, P.G. Std. Br., in rep Godfrey, VV.M. 1003, P.P.G.S.B. ; ancl li. Oldridge, P.G. The lodge having been opened by Bro. Cooper, and ly, thanked the brethren for W.Seagar, the cordial manner in which he had been received, and Std. Br. Ihe P.M.'s present included Bros. C. Naylor, minutes of the previous meeting confirmed, Bro. P.P.G. Reg. ; F. P. Cabot, P.G. Reg. ; and J. C. J.W., and VV.M. elect, was presented to Bro. Cooper as a expressed his pleasure at finding the lodge making such was marked progress. Livermore. candidate for the Master's chair, and in due course Two brethren were raised, and there were three initiations, placed in it, and saluted. He appointed his officers as The VV.M., in proposing "The Health of the R.W. Coupe*-, Prov . G.M. for Herts, Bro. T. F. Halsey, one of them possessing a strong feature of interest in local follows : Bros. T. F. Cooper, I.P.M. ; T. j. M.P., and the S.W. j VV. Treas.; A. Prov. Grand Ofiicers," coupled the toast with the name of Masonic circles from the fact of the candidate being Mr. Miisquin, J.W.j J. W. Gee, Reginald Malet de Carteret, son of the popular and genial Ware, Sec. j VV. Wheeler, S.D. ; W. Sayle-Edwards, Bro. J. L. Mather, remarking that he did so for the reason D.Ci that Bro. Mather had been so long associated Provincial Grand Master. Bro. J. 1. Baker capab ly in- J.D.j Col. C. E. Vansittart, LG. j J. Whiteheart, with the I. Bilton , ngle, and Province of Herts, in the minds of so many of the brethren stalled his namesake and successor into the chair of K.S., A.D.C. : and E. VV. Sinnett. G. VV. I ancl the new W.M. installed his officers for the ensuing year R. Fowler, Stwds. Bro. Cooper then gave the charges present, that he asked to be allowed to forget for the o as follows : Bros. T. Adderson , S.VV.; ]. A. Balleine, eloquentl y, and so concluded a ceremony not surpassed .i moment Bro. Mather's higher rank among the Ofiicers of locality w Grand Lodge, and to consider only his identity with thc J.W.j C Donaldson , P.M., Treas.j J. A Du Jardin , any of the many excellent workers for which the P.M., Sec. ; VV. M. Inglis, S.D. ; A. Le Ouesne, ; famous. He was accorded a vote of thanks, the same to t* province to which all the members of the Kingswood Lodge J. J.D. ivitn were proud to belong. The VV.M. spoke of F. P. Cabot, P.M., D.C ; F. Hyne, I.(A and VV. inscribed on the minutes of the lodge, and also presented. the claim Bro. g<»_ iea_' Mather had on the respect and esteem of himself and others Fentum , Org. a handsome Past Master 's iewel of the value of ten 1 The annual banquet was afterwards held, and an appetis- for services to thc lodge, and as a mark of ihe esteem ot w present, having been their guide and preceptor in Masonic hr°* matters for so many years. ing menu was served. During the post-prandial speeches breth ren, for which he suitably returned thanks. ¦ Seagar began his year of office by initiating Sergt. Bro. J. L. Mather, P.A.G.D.C , replied in a kindly special stress was laid upon the claims of " The Masonic Charities," the toast of which, proposed by the VV.M., was Jarvis, R.H.A., into the mysteries and privileges of ancien speech , expressing the interest he felt in the lod ge, which he had bw hoped would go on and responded to by Bros. C. Naylor and P. Hamilton , Vice- Freemasonry, and, after Bro. Spinks, P.M., prosper. Committee, " The Health of the absent VV.M. " having President and Secretary respectively of the Jersey Masonic elected to serve on the Provincial Charity been drunk , Iod . The acting VV.M. proposed " The Health of the Initiate," Benevolent Association. ge was closed. . The banquet was served in the hall, and reflected whom he described as the youngest Mason in (he province. LIVERPOOL. it. After the " Entered A greatest credit upon Bro. VVhiteheart, who supplied pprentice 's Song," having' l"-1 Bro. J. W. Rattenbury replied , thanking the brethren for Toxteth Lodge (No. 1356).—The brethren of The usual loyal and Grand Lodge toasts the above lodge celebrated their annual festival of St. John honoured , . ,i „ the cordial manner in which he had been received into the ol lodge. on the 10th instant , at their commodious hall in North-hill- The VV.M. gave that of " Earl Amherst, P.G.M- "' went l*0' The W.M., in proposing "The Visitors," thanked Bro. street. The only lodge situated at the south end, it is a Province of Kent." He said it was a toast that great favourite with the Craft. It has had several to their hearts, for nothing love and adi** Scott-Young for the services he had so kindly rendered at years of could exceed the 1 prosperity, and it was formerly known as the De Grey and tion they, and indeed every Mason in the province, h*1 ^j , thc piano during the evening, and also during the cere- not monies. Ri pon , but after the retirement of the Grand Master, whose their P.G. Master. Whatever he could say could A wouldcontenthims elfbya*31 •> Bro. S. Scott-Young, VV.M. 226, replied in graceful name the lodge bore, it was felt desirable to give it a local to his lordshi p's lustre, so he terms. character by changing its name. The acting VV.M. was them to do every honour to the toast. .. i,, supported by Bros. John Ashley, P.M.; T. Nickson, A. The next toast was that of " The D.P.G.M., Bw**S » Bros. W. Ball , Sec ; Nell, acting S.VV. ; and Cobb, and l a> > J.W., having replied for " The Officers of the Lodge," the Woolrich , James Keat , P.M. ; Lawrence Phillips, S.W., and the rest of the Prov. Grand Officers , Present VV.M. elect; D. M'Farlane, coapled with the name of . . proceedings terminated. J.W. ; R. VV. Chatham, jen rc Sec ; G. Rankin , S.D. ; B. Holgate, P.M., D.C, &c ; Bro. Couoland. who. in the. rnnrse of an eloq< ,,„. s HALIFAX. and H. II. Smith, P.P.G.D.C. Among the visitors were spouse, expressed his inability to do justice to the t0 '|, ad aSK s Bros. J. P. Bryan , P.P .G.O. ; W. Naylor, J.D. 1620 ; could assure them that if his lordship or Bro. E ^ jc. have St. John ' s Lodge (No. 1736).—A large gather- W. E. Coxon, P.M. 1675; J. R. Bottomley, P.M., P.P.G. been present, either or both of them would ['A^.i ing of members, wilh many visiting brethren from lodges in D.C.j VV. Hawkins, J.W. 1675; Thomas Evans, P.P.S.G.D.; lighted to have seen such an array of military eiit e ^/]i the town and neighbourhood , assembled on Wednesday, the J.J. Harley, J.W. 1264 ; P.M. Larsen , P.M. 594 ; H. present, supporting their new VV.M. at the com'i' " c„. 3rd inst., to witness the ceremony of the installation o[ Round, W.M. 1C09 ; E. K. Latham , W.M. 594 ; John of his year of office. His lordship, as a military "A yry Bro. G. P. Sunderland in the honourable position of VV.M. Humph reys, P.M. T. H. W. Walker, P.G.T. ; R. couraged military lodges, and they, he felt sure, as ' c. 724; be of the lodge. The installing officer was Bro. J. H. Bolton , G. Bradley, P.M. 249 ; and others. men, would have been delighted could they have \. P.M., who performed the ceremony in a most impressive After the installation , which was very effectivel have heard n ^ y per- sent at their last provincial meeting to ^ • and efficient manner. The W.M. then proceeded to invest formed by Bro. B. Holgate, P.M., the candidate, Bro. ship declare his intention of shortly again ell.ter Ac at his officers as follows, addressing a few courteous words to Lawrence Philli ps, being presented by Bros. T. Nickson marriage state, and have heard him declare lus I | ]gr]11. each : Bros. W. Nichol, I.P.M. j J. Hitchen, S.W. j J. and John Ashton, the following officers were appointed and having secured the affections of a most estimable an" " the manageress of tlie hotel, catering m a Smith, P.M. ; G. Masters, P.M. j T. Hosgood, P.M. j " They hoped some day to see his lordship and her Mrs. Downes, a l le which reflected upon ber the utmost credit After the W. Akers, P.M.j G. H. Milbourne, P.M. ; C Jolly, in? ' , /* mon n-st them , and trusted his wife would be as sty s P the usual Masonic toasts were honoured. Bro. P.M. (Hon.) ; T. Campbell , VV. Skinner, G. Chambers lA' i ,rood to the Masons as her beloved husband had banquet , J. , kind an" o por gr0 _ Eastes they had also the greatest. the Rev. C. J. Martyn , P.G. Chap. Eng., responded for J. Hancoclc, W. T. Lowsan, H. Crowdy, W. H. Keeble, *e * " s],v i)*s * on] because of his geniality and goodness of " The Grand and Prov. Grand Officers," and in eulogistic R. Marner, T. Busby, J. Dixon, M. Sharpies, P. VV. n y ' .iffrc:"j '. ause of the unwearied interest he always took terms proposed " The Health of the W.M., Bro. Sergeant." Barker, W. Hill , T. Hards, J. H. Russell, T. Sandford, J. beC Bro. VV. lie:ir , and the welfare of the province. They " The Masonic Charities " was proposed by J. Welch, VV. Turton , J. Keevitt, VV. Cheshire, T. Cook, A. u'eir v welfare and responded to b Bro. N. Tracy ; "The Peaker, Templeman, Philcox T. Wren, VV. Mattey, in * cn(j any {ault with his lordsh ip in the distribution Brome, y J. J. . J. not y . j jjeen ," b Bros. Woodard , H. R. Stan ford, H. F. VV. Turder, T. Davis, W. Lush, Hall, T. Furgusson, A. could must own iaf ¦ le ha^ most generous Visitors y J. f i.1»ii nlirLH ^'j A. * i • .11 * .»i Lee and Strange; "Thc Officers of the Lodge," Walker, W. A. Anson, F. Archer, G. Rowley, Quick, ot r n that part ot the province, ana especially to cue Martyn, , J. c Bros. Cautley, Chap., and 0. G. Rackham , S.D. ; F. B. Wagg, G. Bishop, C. Foss, H. Freeley, CT H OS- to * ?]>i:iit ary Lodge, and he had no doubt that his lord- by J. inked the futurefor asthe he had been in " The Ladies," by Bros. Gooding and W. Smith. A very good , F. G. Moore, B. Tidy, H. Jacobs, C Martins, J. A. ^ Irl be as o-enerousthan them ship ffouiu heartily toast. interesting meeting concluded with the Tyler's toast. Stamford, B. Dixon , T. James, H. Hitchman, G. Pilcher, ^^ 'Wmmediate Past Master then proposed the toast of G. Brown , W. Jones, R. Harp, F. Budd, B. Shoebrid ge, " He said ,iad £iven him »1'eat Pleasure t0 WHITEHAVEN. and D. rhoroughgood, all of the lodge. I he visitors in- ' *ri \V M ^ cluded Bros. G. "Spinks, P.M. 1536, P.P.G. Std. Br; H. .11 a brother like Bro. Seagar, who had that day delighted J. •in , immediatel Roberts, P.M. ; \. Miller, W.M. ; W. Webber , S.W. I „ il-p excellent manner in which he had r y Sun , Square, and Compasses Lodge .1,/Mll DV cllt - .. . ¦ . . . , _ _T . _1* ,_._ * . _ ..!.„ *-^ ..„ ci. Pl.„. ancl W.M. elect; S. South ii liieinstallation , initiated a cancnuaie miu uie v^iau. i ua.i (No. 119) .—On Monday, the ist inst., the regular monthly gate, J.W. ; and T. Marfleet, of af E. Palmer P.M. ; H. i mVP them an idea of what they had to expect of Bro. meeting was held at the Freemasons' Hall, College-street. 700 j , J. Spencer and J. Taylor, 913 ; Bro. Seagar Bro. T. Allinson, P.G.P., VV.M. Col. Vansittart, 1536 ; J. Gould, P.M. 16S3 j and W. f^'during his year of office. He trusted The lodge was opened by a' good year of office , and be blessed with health There was a good attendance of members of the Craft. The Turvey, 1472. W Id have Bro. Shrubsole s menu having' been discussed, the usual °,utren"th to carry out his duties. following officers of the lodge were present : Bros. J. Barr, believing that if hc P.M. j VV. C. , loyal and Grand Lodge toasts were proposed by the W.M. Bre Sea -Tar briefl y responded , P.M., P.P.S.G.W. ; R. W. Moore, Johns the footsteps and did thc work as well as his P.M., P.P.G.S. j W. Pagen, P.M., P.P.J.G.W. ; T. and drunk heartily. r llnwed in The I.P.M . then proposed the toast of " The W.M. Alecessors, there would be no fault found with him. He Studholme, P.M. j J. Cant, S.W. ; G. Starkey, J.W. ; . " He said the lirst portion of his duty that night was to pro- as briefly proposed thc toast of "The Installing Rev . James Anderson, P.P.G.C, Chap. ; S. Broadbent, then Sec ; S. Hinde, S.D. j J. Thompson , J.D. ; D. H. Cook, pose " The Health of the W.M." It was the first time he *' thanked the brethren but felt Organist ; H. Meagel n , I.G. j had had the honour of proposing a toast of so much Bro Cooper, in response, , Prov . G. Organist , not deserve the commendation of Bro. Seagar, and Joseph Musgrave and W. Gaffney, Stewards. importance, and he felt sure they would extend to tint he did him their indulgence. He would had tried to do his best, and if they were satisfied he Amongst other transactions, Bro. J. Barr, P.M., in a few preface his remarks rat he by relating a little anecdote of his experience at Paris lo cllSU-,kn t He had not had, however, the benefit of a lodge appropriate remarks, proposed, and Bro. the Rev. James \Vu5 i. .. . ' JA L .J I.„ il.. t instruction as some of them had, but was indebted to the Anderson , Chaplain , seconded, a vote of condolence to the lately, where he had been to see the Exhibition there lat kindness of Bro. Shuttleworth , P.S.G.W. West widow of the late Bro. Edward Tyson, P.M., which was , and the city generally. One night, as it was raining, he went into a restaurant, and happened to sit I ancashire, for what ever proficiency he had. 1 hat dis- carried unanimously. Bro. Barr, P.M., presented the ¦Aiislied brother had given him all the benefit of his great W.M. elect to be installed, the ceremony being undertaken at a table where there was a Frenchman who understood Masonic knowledge, and it was to him that the praise was and rendered impressively by Bros. Barr, P.M.; W. C. and could speak a little English, and in the course of conver- if any was due, for such services as he had rendered Johns, P.M.; and T. Allinson , W.M. Bro. Harris having sation he asked the Frenchman what he thought of the Eng- due lish , and he said " Oh , they are verj bold and presevering, that' clay as Installing Officer. been duly installed, proceeded to invest his officers as fol- The VVorship ful Master then proposed the toast of " The lows : Bros. T. Allinson , I.P.M. ; G. Stark ey, S.VV.; S. and go, if possible, where no one has ever been before, and Masters," and spoke highly of the excellent work done Broadbent , J.W. ; W. C. Johns, Treas. ; Rev. J. Ander- there they plant their ' Union jack,' and write their names, Fast and leave both at the very in and for the lodge, by Bros. Spinks, Moulds, Maule, and son, Hon. Sec. ancl Chap. ; J. Thompson, S.D. ; H. top of the place. Yes j they are Meageen, J.D.; Joseph Musgrave, LG. ; W. H. Chap- a bold race." Well, in the course of his perambulations " Bro, Spinks referred to the great improvement there was man , D.C ; E. Thornburrow, Almoner ; D. H. Cook, through the city of Paris he scrambled to the top of Notre in thc position, prospects, and comfort of the lodge since it Org. ; B. Cowieand J. Roan, Stewards ; and T. Richardson, Dame, ancl there, sure enough, he found on the highest point had taken up its quarters in that magnificent temple, where, Tyler. the names of " Smith," " Jones," and " Robinson " authority of their P.G.M., they were at liberty to " Hearty good wishes " having been given for the newly- scratched on the stone work of that grand edifice . Now, if on thc " meet without fear of disturbance . There had been a lot of installed W .M .'s success by the visiting brethren present, the it was so with Englishmen , it was especially so with those who prophesying that they dare not go there, that if they did lodge was closed. were Englishmen and Freemasons, and in their esteemed they must come under the rule of the London district; but it The brethren then adjourned to a banquet, at which the W.M., Bro. Grice, they had one who never was or would was always best not to prophesy until one knew. He W.M. presided. Bro. James Cowan, of the Globe Hotel, have been satisfied unless he had subscribed his name among" thanked them for the toast. catered, and gave great satisfaction. that illustrious roll of Masons who had achieved the pinnacle Bros. Roberts, Taylor, Sculley, and Busbridge responded After dinner, the usual loyal ancl Masonic toasts were pro- of their ambition in the Union Waterloo Lodge. He asked for " The Visitors," and Bros. Couper and others responded posed and duly honoured. them to drink the toast in bumpers. for " The Officers ," and then the Tyler's toast concluded The toast of the evening—" The Health of the Newly- Bro. Grice, in response, said for the first time he had to the proceedings, which were most harmonious. Bro. H. Installed VV.M., Bro. Charles J. J. Harris "—was warmly address them as their W.M. He could only thank them Roberts presided at the piano, and the singing was good. received. most cordially for the kind manner in which the toast of his Among the other brethren present were Bros. C. Coup- The I.P.M., Bro. Allinson, in replying to the toast ol his health had been received, and could assure them that land , P.M. 913, P.P.J.G.W. ; A. Penfold , P.M. 913, P.P. health, said he was able to say he had not been absent one nothing gave him greater pleasure than looking after the S.G.D.; T. D. Hayes, P.M.013, P.P.S.G.D. ; Dr. Flax- lodge meeting since he was initiated—September 7th , 1SS1 comfort of the brethren and the welfare of the lodge. He man Spurrel l , P.M. 615, P.P.J.G.W., ancl C. Jolly, P.M. —so that he had been at all times present to do his duty in should have liked to have extended his remarks, but as he 1472 (Hon. Members) ; G. Spinks, P.M., P.P.G. Std. Br.; the minor offices , and he had now passed through the chair was suffering from a severe cold, he asked them to excuse G. Kenneday, P.M., P.P.G.S.B. ; W. Moulds, P.M.; as VV.M., and had also been present at every instruction him , and accept his heartfelt thanks for their kindness. W. Maule, P.M. ; J. Hulley, T. Mills, W. A. Warren , evening during the 12 months he ruled as Worshipful Bro. Tailby, in responding- for " The Installing Officer ," H. Thorne, A. Davey, T. Rogers, R. G. Spence, G. Hay- Master. said, as Installing Officer , he tell very short of what they ward , Reed , I. White, H. Swinard, A. McLaughlin , VV. During the pleasant evening which ensued Bros. Starkey, expected of him , but they would remember that he had to Mott, and G. Scott, all of the lodge; B. de B. Lopez, Kerr, Cowie, Thompson, Cook, and Cant contributed some work the Three Degrees before attempting' the installation , W.M. 913; Capt. J. Sculley, P.M. 17S7 ; VV. R. Arnold , capital songs. a rather hard task for one meeting'; but he knew that W.M. 17S7 ; J. H. Roberts, P.M. 700 ; E. Morris, S.W. those brethren who had so kindly voted him the handsome 17S9; C.J.Wharton , J.W. 706 ; J. Tavlor, P.M. 1331, WOODSTOCK. jewel, pinned upon his breast that day by the AV.M., would P.P.G.S.B. Hants; W. Stephens, W.M/1331; W. Bus- look with a lenient eye on his shortcomings. He was proud bridge, and VV J.W. Q13.; S. West, H. Roberts, . J. Lodge (No. —The anni- to be a full-blown Past Master of their grand old lodge, that Bid good F. Marlboroug+ l 1399). , of 700 ; A. Todd, 1331; J. Addison, 19S7; above lodge was held on the 15th had so well been called "the mother lodge of the district." Hordock , and others. versary meeting of the 413; inst. in the lodge room , Bro. George S. Russell , P.G. Reg., Before they were Past Masters, they were full of ambition , but, as Pope said, " Time conquers all men ; " so their PRINCETOWN. VV.M., in the chair. There was a good attendance of brethren , including Bros. Reginald Bird , M.A., P.G.D., ambition was conquered by getting to the left of the chair ; Benevolence Lodge (No. 666).—The mem- D.P.G.M.; T. M. Gardner, S.W. ; VV. R. Bowden , but he felt sure he could not have devoted his time to a * ,ers °f this lodge held their annual meeting at the Masonic P.P.G. Org., J.W.; E. Prescott, P.M., P.P.S.G.W. ; H. better purpose than striving to become a Past Master of the Kooms, on the ioth inst. The VV.M. elect, Bro. E. M. Ellis, O. Crane, P.M., P.P.G.D. ; E. Butler, P.M., P.P.G.S.B.; Union Waterloo Lodge. He should soon be a long way was installed. Bro . W. Holdstock, P.M. and Sec, was the W. R. Pratt, P.M., P.P.G.S.B.; G. H. Darby, P.M., from the chair, but trusted, wherever he might be, to still Installing Officer , assisted by the Board of Installed Masters P.P.G.W. ; F. J. Hannan, M.D., P.P.G.W. Wilts ; and be of some service to the lodge, and the brethren of it. J been toasted, -"•os. J. btapleton, T. Bennett, Capt. O. VV. liverv, P.L . J. J. Colcutt, P.M., P.J.G.W. Mr. M. Langham was "The Initiates " having ,^*B.; J. Delaney, J. Adams, W. H. Gray, Major M. initiated , and Bro. T. M. Gardner installed in the chair, the Bro. Miller responded for " The Visitors," ancl con- . .racy, R.A., 225S, P.S.G.W. ; J. R. Lord, 1247, P.G. ceremonies being performed by Bro. G. S. Russell. After gratulated the lodge upon having elected so able a Mason ; B. Gover, , P.P.G. Sec ; J. Daw, 2S2, P.P.S.G.W., for its Master as their esteemed Bro. Grice was, because he teP * J- 70 J. the banquet, Bro. E. Prescott, P.M., was -P .S.G.D.J C. H. Cooper, 105, P.P.J.G.D'.; G. Rose- with a silver teapot and cigar case as a token of felt sure that under him the ritual would be worked an presented l>' .- ,I255- P.P.G.S. of W.; VV. T. Orchard, 164; T. the high esteem in which he is held by the brethren , ancl in accurately, and the comfort of the breth ren studied in every Kerslal'e, VV.M. 2S2 ; and W. Mael, 1010. valuable services he has rendered to the way. the recognition of the officers invested were Bros. W. H. Johns, I.P.M.; lodge. Bros. Gould and Spencer also responded ; and the other , l*eake toasts were and the T ler's toast. J * * , S.VV. ; C Whiter, J.W. ; Captain O. W. WOOLWICH. " The Officers " y p i^ i Treas *; w * Holstock, Sec. ; J. H. Weeks, S.D. ; Bros. Skinner, Deans, ancl Keeble, and Messrs. Renshaw jj * Hake, J.D. ; R. Leak, LG. ; and D. Balkwill , Tyler. Union Waterloo Lodge (No. 13).—The and De Russett sang ballads; Bro. Bidgood played a violin c ° Pta n 0. W. Every was elected the representative meeting of the above grand old lodge, which solo; Bro. Hayes recited ; and the Misses Ashdown ancl 01 the.i , ' installation lodge at the Committee of Petitions. may justl be deemed the mother from whom have Logan sang selections ; the latter lady has a grand contralto uet was at the y annUal b n9 held Duchy Hotel * Thc sprung all the lodges in the above and Plumstead districts, voice of great power, sweetness, and range, and grander snrc i ^ than all is her articulation , every word being heard dis- the ^if8 ac*m'ral'le) and the hostess was complimented on took place on Wednesday, the ioth inst., at the Freemasons' excellence of her catering and capital arrangements. Mount Pleasant Plumstead, when Bro. Harry Grice, tinctl y, a quality not too often possessed by singers. ur Hall, , „. ")S' the evening amid the toasts the merits of the S.W. and W.M. elect, was placed in the chair, ancl saluted Bro . B. J. Hancock presided at the piano, while the 0 1 " Vcational Fund were referred to by Bros. J. R. according to ancient custom. comfort of the brethren was looked after in every way by Lord 1 The of the was 1 " • ^' Gover. utility Fortescue Fund The lodge was opened by the W.M., Bro. W. Tailby, the courteous Stewards. P?inted out. Both funds are likely to receive every and the minutes of the previous meeting having been con- co•w."sidcration by the lodge. firmed , the ballot was taken for Messrs. J. H. Treaby and J. J. Cohen, and, proving' unanimous, they were duly . M initiated in Freemasonry. Bros. Vincent, Barker, and yn Lod e (No 83).—The installation Schofield were passed, and Bros. Dobbins and Skinner IRoval Hrcb of Bm T <:er S - 19 at thn -r * *^ Se*ant as W.M. took place at the lodge room raised. Bro. Grice was then presented to the W.M. to Bro ti » Hal1 on Friday, the 12th inst. The D.P.G.M., receive at his hands the benefits of installation , and well tie Rev. Bro C. J. Martyn, P.G. Chap. Eng., assisted by did Bro. Tailby carry out his important duty. The new BELVEDERE. ' invested his officers as follows : Bros. tion re ^nova, P.M. 3S8, ably performed the installa- W.M. appointed and p ™ony- The following brethren were present: VV. Tailby, I.P.M.; J. F. Bell, S.W. ; L. C. Chasteaneuf , Saye and Sele Chapter (No. 1973). —An Bros emergency meeting of the above chapter was held at the W I Am. * Adnams, W.M.; W. J. Brown , I.P.M. ; J.W.; T. Hutton , P.M., Treas. ; N. Brown , P.M., Sec. ; D A V'ttltllS. T.W • I \/t r«nmo PM 19B nn^ ,n8i I. Mattey, S.D. ; A. Deans, J.D. ; T. Appleby, I.G. ; G. Masonic Rooms, on Tuesday, the 9th inst., for the purpose of balloting for and, if successful, exalting Bro. J.S. Gibson- T, ea * * * P.M., D.C ; VV. Bidgood, Org. ; B. R Mkhkm i'n ' r?* T H Je*Iico* P* M Sec*; °* G * B. Davies, J. J. J ; R ' Bark , P.P.A.G.D.C' ; Rev. Proby Hancock, Asst. Org. ; and A. Cleall, P.M., W. J. Barnes, Sugars, 1973. The chapter was opened by Comp. A. H. '.* Ca,,T' n^' - <=r , H.j and Comp. E. G. P-P -G.C ; VV. Porter, Tyler; W. G. Jackson, and A. H. Russell, Stwds. Bro. 'Tailby then proceeded Bateman, as Z.; Comp. F. Nichols M 7' Hide, There were also present Comps. I' . Wood , P.Z.; Visitm-c . o Adnams, J. Jarvis, and D. R. Gooding. with the ceremony, delivering the addresses faultlessly ancl J. S Woodard , P.P.G.S. ; VV. Lee, eloquentl y, and subsequently he was presented with a Dr. Flaxman Spurrell, P.Z. ; T. Heaps, Treas.j H. E. ¦77 ' H P ™' * J* J. , P.Z. 121C H . s' *;i." ' Martyn » 1224 ; N. Tracy, 376, P.G. Sec. ; and cordial vote of thanks for his excellent working. He was Russell, P.S. ; Capt. Thomas ; C Jolly, Z. S U,C I22 The VV.M. having been duly also presented with a handsome and valuable Past Master's 1472; Reeve, and others. '"stalled ' * 3- proving successful, Bro. Sugars was exalted. W .T *2X:eed <*-d to invest his officers as follows: Bros. jewel, inscribed with the thanks of thc lodge, for his masterly The ballot ' r * Comp. Bateman did the work splendidly. Comps. Hide, Treas ¦T u ' ?*W *S W * H. Elmy, |.W.; J. M. Canova, conception and execution of the duties of his office during elll'coe, Sec ; O G.' Rackham, S.D.; R. the preceding year, and for which he returned thanks. Nichols, and Jolly gave the lectures. J* Allen in J The chapter was then closed, and the companions sat down G J* ^owne, P M., Dir. of Cers. ; W. The lodge was then closed, and the brethren adjourned * Jack-i; VA* to a supper, provided by Comp. Heaps. Nation ft i and W - Porter, Tyler. After the in- to the New Falcon, Gravesend, where a splendidly appointed rethren ' Comp. Sugars, who isa naval officer on board H.M.S. ,vher e thev proceeded to the Centre Cliff Hotel, and well-served banquet awaited them. Go V6re Arethusa, and who had to join his ship next day, went away °ding A i Photo?raplied in a group by Bro. D. R. Among the other brethren present were Bros. E. Mills, •=¦* *n elegant banquet subsequentlv took place, P.M.j J.Moore, P.M., W.M. 1259 j H. S. Syer, P.M. j R. with hearty good wishes for a pleasant voyage. Andrews, Sec. ; Poole, S.D. ; Langdon , J.D.; p BOURNEMOUTH . XOOQCS ano Chapters of I.G. ; S. Coch rane, H. Price, Hargrove 1 . ter , Caink, IT ju.vj* Hengist Chapter (No. 195).—This chap Lyell , S. E. Williams, Smith, VV. Coleman, J. \v'M held its installation meeting on Wednesday, the _ ioth inst. instruction. Windsor, Russell, Templeman, Folkard, Cowlanrl * There was a large attendance of members and visitors, the Weeks, Tyler. _ ' N " Poole and Wimborne latter including Principals of the The lodge was opened in due form , and the min minutes of the previous chapter having been RANELAGH LODGE (N0. S34).—A meeting was held of the last meeting Chapters. The were read and confirmed. The _ 0 | read and confirmed , the following companions were installed on Friday, thc 12th inst., at the Six Bells Hotel , Queen-street, was openeel in tne second ucgree, and Uro. Hammersmith. Present: Bros. D. S. Lon g, VV.M.; Rice, smith hav as Principals for the ensuing year *. Comps. J. Harvey, proved his proficiency, was entrusted. The lodtr ' '"^ S.W. ; Jobson , J.W. ; Sims, P.M., Preceptor; W. G. e ,.:ls M.E.Z. j C. T. Miles, H. ; and W. H. Miles, J., by ' opened in the Third Degree, and Bro. Smith duly raisc(i and , P.P.G.J., who per- Coat, acting Sec. ; J. Davis, S.D. ; P. Burton , J.D. ; F. Comp. H. J. Atkins, P.Z. 195 360 the Degree of a Master Mason. The W.M. gave the tr v formed the ceremony in a most perfect and impressive Craggs, I.G. ; Stroud , P.M.; VV. J. Coplestone, Ebbutt , tional history. Bro. Mitchell then vacated J. the chai r * manner. The following officers were appointed : Comps. Nash, and VV. W. Williams. Bro . Botterill , 134S , was a favour of Bro. H. Price, 230S, who resumed the n visitor. lodcre ! H. J. Atkins, D.C ; E. VV. Cross, Treas. ; C. W. Keep, the First Degree and entrusted Bro. Cochrane. The A S.E. ; D. W. Preston , S.N.; ]. Shemmonds, P.S. ; K. Thc lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of was resumed to the Second Degree, and the "1 the last meeting were read and confirmed. The lodge was ceremony , Worth, ist A.S. ; A. Redfearn , 2nd A.S. ; W. Townsend , passing rehearsed by the W.M., with Bro. Cochrane Org. ; C. Waters and F. Mapp, Stewards ; and IT. F. opened in the Second Degree. Bro. Botterill having offered candidate. Bro. Mitchell then again took the *J. chair ill,'! Beamish, janitor. The retiring M.E.Z., Comp. W. B. himself as a candidate for raising, was examined and en- resumed,..„„ .! thell. „ lodge1„.1„ .»to ,\.„the Firstr-* -i. Degree.T*. The'1-1.. -n,..' ui trusted. The lodge was opened in the Third Degree, and W.M. m Rogers, was presented with a P.Z.'s jewel by the chapter— for thc first time, and Bro. Hargrove, Duke of Connauoj ! which was of special design , and manufactured in gold by the ceremony of raising" rehearsed , Bro. Botterill being the Lodge, was elected a joining* member. Bro. candidate. Thc W.M. rendered thc traditional history in HaiA Comp. George Kenning, London. Thc financial report foi returned thanks, ancl the dues were collected. The \V was read and his usual able manner. The lodge was resumed to the ' \\ the past year, which was very satisfactory, rose for tho second time, and Bro . King was elected \\ \{ adopted. A hearty vote of thanks was passed to the In- Second Degree. The ist Section of the Lecture was worked for the ensuing week. Bro. King returned thanks by the breth ren, under the direction of tbe W.M. The , j-i stalling Officer. appointed his officers in rotation. The W.M. rose for 'al The meeting being closed, the companions adjourned to a lodge was resumed to the First Degree, and Bro . Botterill third time, and the lodge was closed. banquet at the Imperial, served in Bro. Reinpach's best was elected a member. The W.M. rose for the second time, and Bro. Rice was elected W.M. for the next meeting. style. ANDREW CHAPTER (No. S34) .—A meeting was held POOLE. After " Hearty good wishes," given and acknowledged, the on Wednesday , thc ioth inst., at the Windsor Castle lodge was closed. Hotel Amity Chaote i" (No. 137 '!.—The annual instal- King-street, Hammersmith. Present : Comps. IT. PurA M.E.Z. ; J. J. Cantle, H.; Davies, J.; F. lation meeting of this chapter was held on Friday, the 12th HYDE PARK LODGE (No. 1425). —A meeting was J CraC' inst., at the Masonic Hall , when the following' companions S.E. ; Dib Causton, S.N. ; W. C. Williams, P.S. ; held on Monday, the 15th inst., at the Porcheste r Hotel, P. Davies. ^i were duly installed into tbei r respective chairs bv Comp. Leinster-place, Cleveland-square, Paddington , W. Present: J. H. Atkins, P.Z. 195, P.P.G.J. Hants and Isle of Wight, Bros. The chapter was opened, and thc ceremony of exaltation J. J. R. Allman, I.P.M. 142=;, VV.M. ; VV. J. Hakim, rehea rsed , Comp. P. Davies acting" as exaltee. who had been requested to perform the ceremony, viz. : VV.M. , S.W. ; A. Cadbury-Jones,|.W. ; H. Dehane J. Coinn 141 , J. Davies acted as Preceptor . Comps. Cantle, P.J. Comps. C. T. Marston , M.F..7..; Sydenham , H.; Rev . P.M. 1543 , P.P.S.G.D. Essex , Sec. ; C G. Wctzlar , S.D. ; Davies Brown, J.; and the following officers were invested—Comps. and Dr. W. IT. Causton were elected joining members, r* n(j A. J. Ban-adell, J.D. ; VV. Jackman , I.G. ; O. W. Battley, the chapter was closed. Taylor, S.E. ; Hillier , S.N. ; Compton , Princi pal Soj. ; Stwd. ; J. Sims, P.M., Preceptor S34; J. V. Woodman ,' Shearman, ist Asst. Soj.; Sharp, 2nd Asst. Soj . ; Gutch , and J. Cruttenden. Treas. ; and Squibb, janitor. Amongst the visitors we The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of noticed the th ree Princi pals of the Hengist Chapter, the last meeting were read and confirmed. The ceremony CENTENARY OF THE ROYAL CLARFA'Cl Comps. Harvey, C. T. Miles, and W. H. Miles. of initiation was rehearsed, Bro. Wetzlar being candidate. Thc accounts for the past year were read and adopted. 'The lodge was opened in the Second Degree. After the LODGE , No. 271. Several brethren of the Amity Lodge were nominated as usual preliminaries, the ceremony of passing was rehearsed, candidates. A hearty vote of thanks was passed to Comp. Bro. Woodman being candidate. The lodge was resumed 'The Royal Clarence Lodge, No. 27 1, was consecrated in Atkins for the very impressive way he had rendered the to the First Degree, and the 2nd Section of the Lecture August , 17 S9, and the brethren , having received a favourable installation ceremony, and thc companions adjourned to the worked by Bro. Sims, assisted by thc brethren , for which reply from the M.W. the Grand M aster to their application usual banquet. hc received a vote of thanks. Bro. Sims acknowledged thc for a centenary warrant, have arranged to celebrate the The usual toasts followed , ancl very friendl y greetings vote in very suitable terms, congratulating the brethren on event by a festival at the Royal Pavilion , Bri ghton , on were exchanged between thc sister chapters in the neighbour- the good working observed in the lodge of instruction. Friday , October i Sth next, when it is expected that a large hood. Bro. Hakim was elected VV.M. for the next meeting—the number of brethren will be present. The whole suite of rooms officers to be in rotation. A letter was read from Mr. have been engaged for the meeting', and the banquet wil l be Longhurst, thanking thc brethren for their letter of con- held in the Dome. IRosicrucian Society of jgnolanb dolence on the death of his father . After " Hearty good The Royal Clarence Lodge can show an uninterrupted wishes," the lodge was closed. existence from its foundation ; it was for several years pre- Metropolitan College.—The regular quar- sided over by the Duke of Richmond when Provincial Grand terly convocation of this college was held at the Masonic COVENT GARDEN LODGE (No. 1614) .—The usual Master, and the names of the Worship ful Masters form an Hall, I GA , Great Queen-street , W.C., on Thursday , the weekly meeting was held at the Criterion , Piccadill y, S.W., extraordinary record ; the present Dep. Prov. Grand nth inst. The fratres present were Fras. Dr. VV. R. on thc 11 tli inst., when there were present Bros. F. Kedge, Master, also the late Prov. Grand Masters and Deputy Woodman , 0, S.M., and P.M.G. ; Dr. W. Wynn West- VV.M.; F. M. Noakes, S.W. ; G. IT. Foan , J.VV . ; W. Prov. Grand Masters, being initiates of the lodge. We look 9 Brindley , cott, Hon. 9°, M.T. ; H. J. Lardner , D.M.T. ; S. L. Preceptor ; G. Reynolds , Treas. and Sec. ; F. forward with much interest to the history of the lodge, which MacGregor Mathers. S°, Sec. .* VV. T. Ferguson , 8°, Jackson , S.D. ; J. Mitchell , j.D. ; W. Barringer, I.G. ; is in preparation , as the minutes are complete from the lirst , 0 T. E. Weeks T , P.M.T. ; J. Lewis Thomas, 9 , P.M.T., S.S.M., and , yler; J. Litchenficld R. E. Cursons, R. and as this is the first lod ge in Sussex which will have com- Treas.-Gen. ; Robert Roy, P.M.T., Hon. S° ; VV. G. Kirk , C. Lambert, J. Rowe, and A. Clark. pleted a centenary, the brethren are determined to make Lemon, G. Gregory, and Dr. Coffin , as Ancts. ; Rev. T. 'The lodge was opened in due form , and tlie minutes of the occasion a memorable one, and intend to invite the M.W. W. Lemon , Chap, and Org. ; IT. Higgins, as G.T. ; the last meeting were read and confirmed. Bro. J. the Grand Master, the Pro Grand Master, the Dep. Grand Gowan, Candidate ; and Gilbert , Acolyte. Litchenfeld having offered himself as a candidate to be Grand Master, the principal Grand Officers , and Provincial The minutes of the previous meeting were read and con- passed to thc Second Degree, was dul y examined , entrusted, Grand Officers, the VVorshi pful Masters of lodges, anil firmed. Fras. Rev. T. W. Lemon and Dr. Coffin stated and retired. 'The lod ge was opened in the Second Degree. others speciall y noted as active work ers in the Craft. that they had sent reasons for non-attendance at the previous Thc W.M. rehearsed the Degree of F.C. Bro. 1. Rowe meeting. Bro. R. A. Gowan was balloted for, and accepted offering himself as a candidate to be raised to the Third * Degree, was examined , entrusted , and retired. The lodge as a candidate, and, being in attendance , was impressively 1 advanced to the grade of Zelator by the M.T. The D.M.T., was opened in the Third Degree, and the VV.M. rehearsed SUMMER BANQUET AND GARDEN PART ! Fra. Lardner , delivered the lecture on the numbers and the Degree of M.M. The lodge was closed in the Third OF THE dTY OF LONDON LODGE. mystic knowledge ; ancl the Secretary performed the sym- and Second Degrees. On rising' for the second time, Bro. bolic conflagration and gave the final admonition. F. M. Noakes, S.W., was unanimously elected W.M. for No. 901. Frater F. D. Harrison , of the York College, was the ensuing week and appointed his officers in rotation. unanimousl 'The On rising for the third time, the W.M. thanked Bro. G. IT. 'The summer banquet and garden party of the above y elected as a joining member. Supreme Crown Magus then delivered a most learned and interesting lecture Foan for giving the chair to him that evening. Bro. Brindley lodge was given on Thursday, the nth inst., at the on the " Te n Hebrew Sephiroth, or Emanations of the congratulated Bro. Frederick Kedge on his attaining the Hotel , Broxbourne. At three o'clock, the part)*, consisting high position of W.M. of thc Anglo-American Lodge, and of 74, sat down to a good banquet, which was well served Deity," which was listened to with great attention. A vote VV.M., of thanks was proposed b wished him a prosperous and successful year of office. by the hostess, Mrs. Bennefield. Bro. Haylock, y the M. of T., who remarked on Prince. the erudition of the S.M.; seconded bv the Treas.-Gen., Nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry, the presided , assisted by Bros. Hoddinott, S.VV. j and carried b lodge was closed. J.W. ; ancl T. Venner, Hon. Sec. y acclamation. A discussion on the paper Masonic ensued, in which Fratres Westcott, Lewis 'Thomas, VV. G. Grace being over, the W.M. gave the loyal and Lemon, the Secretary, and others took part. The Supreme KENSINGTON LODGE (No. 17 67).-A meeting was toasts, which were duly honoured. held on Tuesday, the 16th inst., at the Scarsdale Arms 1 he VV.M. then gave " The Ladies," coupling thc toast Magus returned thanks in a short speech . The Secretary many stated that he had received letters of apology ancl postcards Hotel , Kensington , when there were present Bros. Sims, with the name of Mr. E. Venner, jun., who he wished P.M., W.M. ; Swann, S.VV. ; Davis, J.VV. ; R. H. happy returns of the day, it being his eighteenth birthuay. from Fratres Lambert, Irwin , Whytehead , Street , Webster he Glynes, Bulmer, Rev. R. Peek , Gumbleton , VVilliams , P.M., P.P. J.G.D., Treas.; Sidders, Sec. (pro Mr. V ENNER , in suitable terms responded , and stated and many ' years to others. He also asked several brethren , who had not tem.); Woods, S.D. ; Knight, J.D. ; Betts, I.G. j Haines, did not know much about them , but hoped in a few Jobson , and Craggs. know more. , already done so, to let him know their mottoes. ana There being no further business, several of the fratres 'The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of " The Health of the Chairman " was then proposed, thc last meeting were read and confirmed. The 2nd and responded to by the VV.M. adjourned to the H olborn Restaurant, where a banquet inM fs awaited them in the " Colonel's Room ," ancl where 3rd Sections of the Lecture were worked by the VV.M., 'The band.of j the Tower Hamlets Volunteer Royal Eng discussion on occult and other subjects was continued till a assisted by the brethren. Bro. Sims, P.M., vacated the contributed considerabl y to the day's enjoyment by playjt. late hour. chair in favour of Bro. Craggs. Bro. R. H. VVilliams in the grounds during the morning, at the banquet, and awj answered the questions leading from the First to the Second for dancing in the evening ; and Bros. South , Prince, ana Degree. The lodge was opened in the Second Degree, and Bouffler gave some good songs between the dancing, accom- the ceremony of passing rehearsed. Bro. Swann was panied by Mr. Prince. IRopal ©rfcer of Scotlano elected W.M. for the next meeting, and the lodge was The party returned to town by the 10.20 train, expressing closed. that it had been the most enjoyable outing they had ever j The annual meeting was held at 33, Golden-square , on attended. Saturday last. The R.VV. Prov. Grand Master, Col . CREATON LODGE (No. 1791).—A meeting was held Shadwell H. Clerke, was unable to attend , having sprained on Thursday, the nth inst., at the Wheatsheaf Hotel , Gold- his foot, and Ihe Dep. P.G.M., Capt. Philips, was engaged hawk-road, Shepherd 's Bush, W. Present : Bros. W. A PORTRAIT BY THE SHAH elsewhere, so the duties of the chair were undertaken and Hellier, W.M.; B. Browne, S.W. ; Jobson , J.VV. ; John carried out in a very able manner by Bro. Frank Richardson , Davies, Preceptor ; J.Sims, P.M., Asst. Preceptor ; E. Prov . G. Secretary, assisted by Bros. H. Lovegrove, P.P. The Illustrated Loudon News of the Sth inst. states * Austin, P.M., Treas. ; VV. H. Chalfont , P.M., Sec. ; G. W G.G., as Senior Grand Guardian : R. Loveland Loveland , Higginson , S.D. ; L. Cox , J.D. ; A. T. Whittell , LG. ; " While the Shah of Persia, with his suite, was crossing* as Junior Grand Guardian ; C. F. Matier , sea from Antwerp to the Thames, noticed Grand Marshal ; D. Stroud, P.M.; Lathbury, P.M.; Woodard, Stonnill , his Majesty 0 Col. Haldane, Grand Sword Bearer ; VV. B. Williamson , and VV. VV. Williams. Bro. Doble was a visitor. board the Royal yacht Victoria and Albert , the presence using: Grand Standard Bearer ; T. C. Walls, G.G. ; and John The lodge was opened, and the minutes of the previous of our special artist, Mr. IT. C Seppings-VVright, "j" Read, Grand Organist. Bros . Col. M. Ramsey, H. P. Hay , meeting pencil and sketch-book , and play full y tried his own nan > were read and conlirmed. The ceremony of initia- ai , H. C. Heard , R. Berrid ge, Kempster, B. Cockburn , ancl tion was rehearsed 'The by way of retaliation , in drawing the portrait of our , , Bro. Doble candidate. lodg'e was . ' e Presscott were candidates, and were admitted into the two openeel in the Second Degree. The ist Section of the himself , which was authenticated by his Majesty 's signaU* *. Degrees of the Order. Bro. Chas. Belton , G. Treasure r, Lecture was worked b Bro. Davies, assisted b A facsimile of the drawing, and of the handwriting , y J. y the with e submitted his accounts, showing a good balance in hand. brethren. The lod ge was opened in the 'Third Degree, and French, are also given, and the article concludes sa . The Bruce Chapter hel d its meeting after the proceedings the ist Section of the Lecture was also worked. The lodge following account of an interview accorded by the of the Prov . G. Lodge, when Bro . W. B. Williamson was was resumed to the First Degree. Bro. Doble was elected monarch , in his own dominions, to the present VV.M* °' • 1 n,..,. r* „t : r „,i„„ M „ . << A .,„.*.„,- ,, f mii- soe*-1'* installed as T.R.S. I .A. for the ensuing year, and he in- a joining member. Bro. B. Browne was elected VV.M. for — -r, vested Bros. Webster Glynes, H. Lovegrove, W. M. artists, Mr. William Simpson, who accompanied the A ig the next meeting, and the lod ge was closed. 1 Bywater, Moon, Matier, Sec. ; G. Cooper, A. McDowall , Boundary Commission, passing th rough Persia in Septc' '1 en cl Carter, Keyser, Laurence, and Read, Org., in the order LOUGHBOROUGH LODGE.—The usual weekly meet- and October, 1SS4, was presented to the Shah at \^ given. ing of this lodge was held on Monday, the 15th inst., at the when his Majesty examined the artist's sketch-book ' The breth ren held the annual banquet in the Zoological Gauden Hotel, Clapham-road Station (L.C. and D.R.), much interest, and was especially pleased to hear that ^ Gardens, where they were joined by many distinguished when there were present Bros. J. Mitchell , VV.M. ; G. E. Simpson had been in the Afghan campaign of i379* *^ Masons who could not attend the ceremony. King, S.W. j Steele, J.W.j Westley, Preceptor ; J. with the Prince of Wales in his tour through India. For the purpose of establishing a new lifeboat to be called The annual Provincial Grand Lodge of North and East after her, the late Mrs. Catherine Swift, of Essex Villas, Yorkshire will be held at the Public Rooms, Hull, on jgm©ir£ora to which Bromley-Davenport (captain) con- company returned to the tnbuted first sight it would appear that this action showed hostility off very immensely. When the 31 and 42, and the Hon. M. G. Tollemache, 27 and , and afterwards a pleasant evening *)• on the part of the Grand Lodge of England, but the con- marquee, tea was served 1 his left Harrow 50 to win, a task it accomplished with was spent. 'he loss of one wicket—that of A. C. McLaren , who made trary is the fact. They have simply received and cancelled i'i—C. P. Wells and R. B. Hoare being the not outs, with the charters returned to them, and they fully recognise the The Lord Bishop of London gave a party at Fulham a and 5 respectively to their credit. authority of the Grand Lodge of New South Wales. The Palace, on Saturday, the 6th inst. Refreshments, which Lodge for New Zealand is still D establishment of a Grand were unalcoholic, were served on the lawn and in the Bishop . URHAM M ASONIC CHARITIES .—On Tuesday, the 9th receiving earnest attention from the lodges working here Porteous Library. The guests were much interested in ex- "16 lia%earl nf H n y meeting of the Charities Committee under the various Constitutions, and the matter is being dis- amining the portraits of every Bishop of London for centuries | °| we Province of Durham was held at the Masonic Hall , iJurliam cussed in the various sister lodges. At a meeting of Lodge past, down to the present occupant , which are hung about Bro. C S. Lane, P.P.J.G.D., presided. The St. Andrew, held on the 26th April, at the Freemasons' the Palace. Amongst those who attended the " At Homes " "icers of the Committee were re-elected as follows: Bros, Scottish Constitution in * Hall, this, the oldest lodge of the were Viscount Middleton , Rev. Teignmouth Shore (much h* •* >• Cane. Chairman • T Ri-.nrllov PPSfV W SP r- the North Island, passed the following resolution unani- y the ladies to get his opinion about the U* Corbitt , P sought after b .P.S.G.D., Treas. ; C. S. Lane, M. Corbitt . mously : " That this lodge heartily approves of the proposal Princess Louise of VVales, whose spiritual education he has Cou,son D P Huntley, T. Bradley, and R. S'inllT' c ' * * * to establish a Grand Lodge of New Zealand, with the con- conducted), the Lord Chancellor of Ireland and Lady Ash- ' "^-Committee. Some applications in regard to sent of the majority of the lodges working under the three bourne , Rev. Canon and Mrs. Cadman, the Bishops of the 1 1 sc s_(]„ , " bools and two county applications were con- Constitutions." The Lodge of Whangarei, E.G., at their Gibraltar, Exeter, and Newcastle, Archdeacon Hessey (who latter tlle Committee were unable to deal with last meeting also passed a similar resolution . from his long- in at Isfac* f was much congratulated upon his recovery to ' . '°ry manner ; the former were deferred owing severe illness), the young Archdeacon of London (Sinclair), prior claims. The Among the important provincial centres which have been Durham Masonic Education Fund from the Shah of Persia during the Bro. Rev. Canon Benham, Chaplain of St. Mark's College reported to be progressing satisfactorily. honoured with a visit present week, or rather since his stay at Birmingham, are Lodge, the author of " Catherine and Crawford Tait; " nda-V> the Sth inst., the brethren of Semper Fidelis Sheffield , Liverpool , and Manchester, at each of which he Bro. Dr. R. Turtle Pigott, P.A.G D.C, arranging with his LodV M the sermon ¦¦. •*¦ ; I2S4. bad their annual outing. Notwithstand- was right royally entertained, besides being afforded the lordshi p of Exeter and Bro. Canon Benham for H u v behalf of the Clergy Corporation; Lord ing " ? .0urable weather of the morning, the afternoon opportunity of inspecting some of the factories in full swing, the next day on w„... °.'.',. 'a'riy propitious, and an eniovable holidav was for which these cities are celebrated. At Sheffield he in- Crewe, with the inevitable orchid in his button-hole ; Bro. ' lhe Party , Mr G. VV. G Russell, e.v.-M.P., a scion a sal started by the 2.20 train for Exmouth in spected the cutlery and armour plate works, and at Liver- Rev. Dr. Finch ¦ ¦ ^ 6 anc on arr v n to a tr n boats to taken down the Mersey in order to inspect the of the Bedford family; as keen a churchman as Gladstonian , Starcro ss T'*^ ' * ' ' S °k 'P ' pool he was nf " . Ike brethren were favoured with the presence Cunard steamer Umbria. On this occasion the fates were Bro. Henry VVright, fraternising now with the Archdeacon ni t and now with Bro. "ro V n » ant^ visiting brethren , among whom were not quite so propitious as they have been during his stay in of Bishop Auckland (Dr. Watkins), eedh:lm W. M. Tori-ens, another ex.-M.P., and longing to get the 'Win \y (Australia) and Bro. P. Giles (St. England, ancl many of his Majesty's suite were seriously _ to ei t le boating excursion, the party adjourned discomforted by the "lumpy " state of the river. On autographs of the famous people there for his collection ; tbe I • ' Roman W Al „??Pnai Hote *> where, under the presidency of the leaving Manchester the Shah was rapidly whirled away en Lord Stanley of Alderley, who has been Protestant, \va Iod e (Bro G W Clifford), a capital repast lunching by the way at the ancient city Catholic, and now is a Mahommedan, but still enjoys s prov' 1.1 *?le * * * route for Glasgow, Vc ' ' ' usua loval and Masonic toasts were of Carlisle. In the commercial metropolis of Scotland he episcopal hospitalities ; the Bishop of Gloucester and s' > an l1 1I I ^ ' * Bro. ivcm n._ . . J bonoured. Singing, music, and danc'intr will have an opportunity of learning something of the Cly de Bristol, with Mrs. Ellicott and their musical daughter; Bro. the Lord Mayor I'he sa ' "bulged in until the departure of the 9.20 train, shipbuilding, while at Edinburgh he will be able to see Studholme Brownrigg, P.G. Chap. ; ,Q carr,a congratulated on the Shah's convey ti" g'e was again brought into requisition to Holyrood and the other lions of the Scottish capital. Next and Lady Mayoress, who were part the portrait of the P.G.M. of Cornwall , s',0rt comni * y to Exeter, and on the journey several week his Majesty will be returning southward , and will be visit to the City ; si°« mentary speeches brought the successful excur- present at a review of the troops at Aldershot. The date Bro. the Iiarl of Mount Edgcumbe, being in the Archbishop's to a 1 e Sa m s nt enc,inS'- T!le W.M. was most assiduous of his departure for Paris has been altered from Saturday, own room. hi cffo fS t s l0 e company to enjoy the outing, and instant. ILLS .— Counsel forthe Delicate.— * iiM' Iw !. ^ the 27th , to Monday, the 29th HOLLOWA V 'S O INTMENT A .VU P gratulated on s success. 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A new and valuable Dis- 310,000 worth of forei gn matches were purchased by ein n ^ in this country, to the great injury tonsils, sore thrj .it, swo.Ien glands, ordinary catarrh , and bron- ° SC no Sell„ ..1 in tlle atmanufacture in of this Fluid , there inconsiderate consumers may be arrested as soon as discovered , ^arance wH Dissolves once Water, making a Milky of our own working people, so true is it that " evil is chitis, usually prevailing, ' lis is and every symptom banished by Holloway 's simp le and elfective AAP- Sold K I? "sed a11 Infectious Diseases are kept wrought by want of thought, as well as want of heart." If treatment. This Ointment and Pills are highly commended for « ls * hottl« Y V ilcm»sts, Stores, Grocers, Oilmen , &c., in 6d. purchase Bryant and May's Matches, y conquer inlluctr/.a; they s m allons s all consumers would the facility wilh which they successfull S fa-'umitoule. -f .,F *» *- delivered free. is. charged for that firm would be enabled to pay £1000 a week more in allay in an incredibly short time the distressing fever and teasing A ".-A DVT ' '.— I ERREY BROS ., 55, Chester-street, Kenning- wages.—ADVT . cough,—A DVT . MASONIC MEETINGS (Metropolitan), Tempera n ce in the East, Greenwich Pensioner, Bow-lane, R.A. C HAPTERS . Liverpool ... 1350 Swansea... Poplar, at 7.30. Newport, I.W. iji M ARK LODGES . Coleford ... ''' ' <5 '" 0 For the week ending Saturday, July 27, 1SS9. United Mariners , Lugard Hotel , Lugard-road , Peckham. Heckmonthvike 258 Hayward's Ilkestone ... ** ' United Strength , Hope Tavern , Stanhope-st., Regent 's-pk., at 8. Morley 380 Heath 164 '" 3'J , London Bridge, at 8. The Editor will be glad to receive notice from Secretaries Vitruvian , Bridge House Hotel LODGES OF INSTRUCTION . Wanderers Victoria Mansions Restaurant , Victoria-street, S.W. , Mark Lod Rose , for Craft Lodges, Royal Arch Chapters ges, Whittington , Red Lion , Popp in 's-court, Fleet-street, at 8. Chatham 20 Ventnor 331 Heme Bay ,, , Croix Chapters, Preceptories, Conclaves, &c, of any Domatic Chapter . Union Tavern , Air-street , VV., at 8. Bury 12S Newbury 574 Hendon ... "' j°'J lace day, or month of meeting. Bingley Canterbury ... Beckenham ' ,, change in p , THURSDAY , JULY 2*;. 439 972 .. ?5 Liverpool 1264 '" "™ ' School Freemasons' Hall , at SATURDAY, JULY 20. General Committee Girls , 4. THURSDAY, JULY 2*J. CRAFT LODGES . Summer Excursion Quatuor Coronati l.od ge. CRAFT LODGES . Salford 933 Wigan ,,, 1421, Langthorne, Angel Hotel , Ilford. Exeter Tywardreath... 1151 U.A. C CRAFT LODGES . 39 IIAPTFRA 1633, West Smithfield , Freemasons' HaU . Devonport ... 202 H yde 11O6 Hull 1183, Lewis, King's Arms Hotel , Wood Green. LODOES AND C HAPTERS OF INSTRUCTION . Brentwood ... 214 Stockton-on- Kendal . " •"' Sphinx, Surrey Masonic Hall. 1329, Burdett Coutts Swan Tavern , New Bcthnal Green-road, at 8. Bacup 2S6 Tees 141S Heywood ,\\ 3 , Blackburn ... ' LODGES AND C HAPTERS OF I NSTRUCTION . Covent Garden , The Criterion , Piccadilly, at 8. 346 Romford 1437 Liverpool . ' Hertford 403 Liverpool ... 1303 Gateshead " Alexandra Palace, Station Hotel , Camberwell New-road , at Creaton , Wheatsheaf Hot., Goldhnwk-rd., Shepherd 's Bush .W., 8. ..[ , 5.30. Jersey 390 Pontypridd 157S Tredegar ... ][ ' '\ Chiswick, Windsor Castle Hot., King-street, Hammersmith, at 7. Crusaders, Old Jerusalem Tav.. St. John 's-gate, Clerkenwell , 9. ... , Dnke of Edinburgh Cape of Good Hope Tavern (opposite Lime- Liverpool ... 394 Wey brid ge .;. 161G M ARK LODGES Eccleston , Crown and Anchor, 79, Ebury-street, Pimlico, at 7. , Morpeth house Church , E.), at 7. 636 Aldershot ... 1971 Richmond Finsbury Park , Cock Tavern , Highbury, at S. Glastonbury ... Ching ford ... 2184 West Cowes '' Harold Four Swans Waltham Cross, at Ebury, Grevhound Hotel , Streatham Common , at 8. 772 ... A King , , 7. Norwich S07 Dover 2193 Blackpool ' ,1 Manchester, Blue Posts, Charlotte-street , Fitzroy-square, at 8. Egyptian , Hercules Tavern , Leadenhall-street, at 7.30. .. Elliot , Railway Hotel, Feltham. Rotherham ... 904 Etruria 2214 Aldershot ., Percy, jolly Farmers, Southgate-road , N., at 8. Sheffield 2261 " iv> Star, Five Bells, New Cross-road , S.E., at 7. Guel ph, Town Hall , Leyton , at 8. Industry Chapter , Prince Regent, Dulwich-rd., Heme Hill , at 7.30 Highgate, Bull and Gate, Highgate-road , N., at 8. LODGES OF I NSTRUCTION . High-road , Tottenham, at 8. M ARK LODOE . High Cross, Coach and Horses, Battersea Rise, S.W., at 8. Canterbury ... 31 Maidstone ... 303 Hatlield ,.j Ivy, Railway Tavern, Gravesend ... 21* 1, Tenterden , Anderton 's Hotel. Justice, Brown Bear, High-street , Deptford , 8 to 10. JJ Twickenham... JSS Leyton ...... 16S' Blackwall Railway Hotel , London-street, Fenchurch- .Merthyr Tydvil no Broadstairs ... 1209 Shanklin I 1S8U MONDAY, JULY 22. Leopold , 7, Liverpool ' street, E.C, at 7. 203 Sudbury 1224 Carshaltou .. A CRAFT LODGE . Batley 26 Liverpool 1323 Hazel grove Montefiore , St. James's Restaurant , Piccadill y, at 8. 4 ...' A 1632 , Stuart, Surrey Masonic Hall. Perfect Ashlar, 'Bridge House, London Bridge, at 7. Carlton Hill ... 2S9 Romford 1437 Carshaltou ... 15-! LODGES AND C HAPTERS OF I NSTRUCTION . Royal Savoy, Yorkshire Grev, London-st., Tottcnham-ct.-rd., at8. FRIDAY, JULY 26. Victoria Hotel Charterhouse-street at 6 Roval Albert , White Hart Hotel , Abchurch Lane, at 7.30. Barnato, , 2J, , . CRAFT LODGES . Hull 1603 Canterbury ... 2fi; Beaconsfield , Chequers Hotel , High-street Walthamstow Royal Arthur , Prince of Wales Hotel (opposite Wimbledon Rail- ' " , , at 8. Ski pton 810 Newark IU 6 L K XIOIITS T HMI LUI Coborn , Eagle Hotel , Snaresbrook , at 8. way Station), at 7. ' ' Rose, Sterling Castle, Church-street , Camberwell, at 8. Twickenham... 1777 M ARK LODGES . Todmorden ... , , Doric, White Horse Tavern , White Horse-lane, Mile End-road , 8 Cowbridge ... 1S22 Pl ymouth ... 76 Newcastle ... ,„ Porchester Hotel Leinster-place Salisbury , Union Tavern , Air-street , Regent-street , at 8. " Hyde Park, , , Cleveland-square , Liverpool-road K.A. C HAPTERS . Scarboro ' ... 93 Richmond ... , , Porchester-terrace, Paddington , at 8. Sir Hugh M yddelton , White Horse Tavern , , at 8. Southwa rk , Sir Garnet Wolseley, Rotherhithe New-road , at 8. Doncaster ... 242 Huddersficld ... 137 Handsworth ... 10; Kingsland , Cock Tavern , Highbury, N., at 8.30. Whitehaven ... 213 h Gauden Hotel, Clapham , S.W., at Southern Star, Sir Sydney Smith , Chester-street , Kennington. Loughboroug , 7.30. at fi Marquess of Ri pon , Royal Edward, Mare-street , Hackney, at 8. The Great City , M.H., Masons'-avenue , E.C, .30. LODGES OF I NSTRUCTION . Metropolitan , Moorgate Tavern , Finsbury-pavement at Tredegar. Wellington Arms. Wellington-road , Bow-road , at 7.30. 15, , 7.30. T homas-street Woolwich. Newbi ggin ... 123 Bristol 326 Pcnistone ... 1^,, Perseverance, Ye Old t heshire Cheese, 23, Addle-street , Wood- Union Waterloo, Ea rl of Chatham , , Victoria Park , George Tavern , Broadway, Stratford , at 8. Bristol 187 Bradford 1034 < .osforth _MJ street E.C , at 7. Keighley 265 Saltash 1071 York Printing 202 Whitechapel-road West Middlesex , Bell Hotel , Ealing, at 7.30. 1591 Prince Leopold , Work s, , , at 7. S Leeds 306 Liverpool 1393 Bristol (Provin ce) Queen 's Westminster and St. Marylebone , The Criterion , Picca Chaucer Chapter , George Hotel , High-street, Borough , . E., at S. dilly, W., at 8. Prince Frederick William Chapter , Eagle Tavern , Clifton-road , SATURDAY, JULY 27. Maida-vale, at 7.30. Royal Commemoration, Railway Hotel , Putney, 8 till 10. C RAFT LODGES . Pcnistone ... (12 Harrow Station Rov.s i. A RCH C HAPTER . 14 20^ St. Ambrose, Barons' Court Hotel , West Kensington , at 8. Taplow 631 Chiselhurst ... 1331 R.A. C HAPTER , St. James's Union , Union Tavern , Air-st., Regent-st., at 8. 1.38, Vane, Holborn Restaurant. Romiley 1126 Bromley 19 63 Eastwood , Masonic Hall ' St. Mark's, Surrey , Camberwell New-road. M ARK L ODGE . Hampton Court 1293 Epsom 19 82 Todmorden 50I Selwyn, East Dulwich Hotel , East Dulwich , at 8. Sincerity, Railway Tavern , Fenchurch-street , at 8. 13, Hira m , Greyhound Hotel , Richmond. LODGE UF I NSTRUCTION . White Hart. Abchurch-lane at 6. Stockwell , , FRIDAY , JULY 26. Birkenhead ... 47 8 Strong Man , Bull and Bel l , Ropemaker-st., Moorgate-st., E.C , 7 Boys' School , at Freemasons' Hall at United Military, Earl of Chatham , Thomas-st., Woolwich 7.30 Quarterly Meeting , 4. Upper Norwood , White Hart Hot., Church-rd., Upper Norwood , 8 LODGES AND C HAPTERS OF I NSTRUCTION . Three Nuns Hotel Upton , , Aldgate, E., at 8. Albion , The Mitre, 125, Chancery-lane, at 7. SOUTH KENSINGTON Wellington , White Swan Hotel , High-street , Deptford , 8 to 10. All Saints, Town Hall , Poplar, at 7.30. West Smithfield , New Market Hotel , E.C, at 7. Beacontree , Green Man , Leytonstone, at 8. Zetland , York and Albany, Park-street, Regent's Park , at 8. Chigwell , Loughton Public Hall , at 7.30. LADIES ' DENTAL INSTITUTI ON. Doric Chapter , Duke's Head , 79, Whitechapel-road , at 6. Clapton , Lord Stanley, Sandringham-road , Hackney, at 8. Registered .—f ide " Registration Journal ," No. 337. Hope Chapter , Globe Tavern , Roya l Hill , Greenwich at 8. Great Northern , Berwick Arms, Berners-street , Oxford-st., at 8. TUESDAY, JULY 23. Kennington , Horns Tavern , Kennington Park , S.E., at 8. SUSSEX HOUSE, 43, SUSSEX PLACE, OLD BRQMBIQH RD., SAf. Loyalty, Private Rooms, 206, Mare-street, Hackney, at S. (Direct ly opposite London nnd Provincial Hank.) Audit Committee Girl s' School , at 4. I'leet-street Metropolitan (Victoria), Portugal Hotel , , at 7. The lirst ori LODGES AND C HAPTERS OF I NSTRUCTION . , Queen-street, Hammersmith , W., at 8. , ginal and onl y bona fide Reg istered Institution ami Ranelagh , Six Bells Dental Association for the introduction of Brixton , Prince Regent, Dulwich-road , Heme Hill , at 8. Royal Standard , Builders ' Arms, St. Paul's-road , Canonbury, N. Brownrigg, Alexandra Hotel , Kingston Hill , at 8. Royal Alfred , Star and Garter, Kew Bri dge, at S. Superior Artificial Teeth Camden , Lord Northbrook Hotel , Lee, at S. St. George's, Globe Tavern , Greenwich , at 8. , and Scientific Dentistry only, Capper, Railway Tavern , Angel-lane , Stratford , at 8. St. James's, Gregorian Arms, Jamaica-road , S.E., at 8. AMERICAN AND OTHER IMPROVED PRINCIPLES , Constitutional , Bedford Hotel , Southampton Buildings , at 7. St. John 's, York and Albany Hotel , Regent's Park , N.W., at 8. Chaucer The Old White Hart , High-street , Borough , at 8. Temperance , Railway Tavern , New Cross-road , at 8. at moderate charges to ladies and others of limited means (see Corinthian , George Hotel , Cubitt Town , Poplar, at 8. The Abbey, King 's Arms, Buckingham Palace, at 7.30. prospectus). Dalhousie , Middleton Arms, Corner of Queen 's-road and Middle- Ubique , Victoria Mansions Restaurant , Victoria-street , at 7.30. CAUTION.—With deference to the Community, we are now ton-road , Dalston , N.E., at 8. United Pilgrims, Surrey M.H., Camberwell New-road , at 7.30. reluctantl y compelled to notif y that we are not connected with Domatic, Surrey Masonic Hall , Camberwell New-road , at 7.30. Westbourne, Lord 's Hotel , St. John 's Wood , at S. any unregistered Jewish Institution or so-called Dental Associa- Duke of Cornwall , Queen 's Arms, Queen-street , Cheapside , at 7. Wm. Preston , St. Andrew 's Tavern , George-street, Baker-st., W. tion similar in name, &c, either in South Kensington or other Emblematic, Mona Hotel (late Ashley 's), Henrietta-street , Covent Lil y of Richmond Chapter , Grey hound Hotel . Richmond , at 8. localities. —To distinguish ,particularl y note. before entering, name- Garden , at 8. Strawberry Hill Chapte r , Greyhound Hotel , Richmond , S.W. plate of H. F. PARTRIDGE , late Licentiate in Dental Surgery, Royal Enfield , Rose and Crown, Church-street, Edmonton , at 8. Royal Savoy (Maik), The Moorgate, 13, Finsbury Pavement. College of Surgeons.—All consultations free.—NO BKANCHKS . Excelsior, Commercial Dock Tavern , Plough-road , Rotherhithe. SATURDAY, JULY 27. Faith , Victoria Mansions Restaurant , Victoria-street , at 8. Finsbury, London Cofl'ee House Tavern , Lud gate Hill , at 7. Quarterl y General Court Girls ' School , at 12. Florence Nightingale, M.H., William-street , Woolwich , at 7.30 C RAFT LODGES . KENNING'S CYCLOPAEDIA OF Friars, Liverpool Arms, Canning Town, at 7.30. West Kent , Crystal Palace. FR EEMASON R Y, Islington , Cock Tavern , Highbury, at 7.30. 1297, 1541, Alexandra Palace, Holborn Viaduct. Joppa, Manchester Hotel , Aldersgate-street, at 7. Edited by the late Bro. A. F. A.|VVOODFORD ,IM.A., P.G.C Kensington , Scarsdale Arms, Edward-square , Kensington , at 8. R OVAL A RCH C HAPTER . Mount Edgcumbe, < rown Tavern , Lambeth-road, S.E., at 8. 1329, Sphinx , Surrey Masonic Hall. May be obtained through any Bookseller or Newsagent, Nelson , Royal Mortar Hotel , Woolwich at 8 , . or (on receipt of P.O. 0. for 10s. 6d.J direct fr om the Office, New Cross, Chester Arms, Albany-street , N.W., at 8. New Finsbury Park Hornsey Wood Tav., , Finsbury Park , at 8. 16 & 1 6A, GT. QUEEN ST REET, LONDON , W.C. Pilgrim (German language), Guildhall Tavern , Gresham-street, MASONIC MEETINGS (Provincial) E.C, 1st and 3rd Tues. For the week ending Saturday, Jul y 27, 18S9. Prince Frederick William , Eagle Tav., Clifton-rd., Maida-vale , 8. Prosperity, City Arms Restaurant , 2, St. Mary Axe, E.C., at 7. PMCE 4s. 6d. Robert Burns, Tupp 's Restaurant, 8, Tottenham Court-road , The following is a list of Towns in which the Lodges, W.C, at 8. &c, whose numbers are appended , meet at the dates given. Royal Naval College, Greenwich Hospital Schools, at 8. Further particulars of places of meeting, &c, will be found South Middlesex , Beaufort House, Walham Green , S.W., at 7.30. , St. George 's, Public Hall , New Cross, at 8. in " The Cosmopolitan Masonic Calendar," published SCRIPTURE READINGS & PRAYER S Wandsworth , East Hill Hotel , Alma-road , S.VV., at 8. annually at the office of The Freemason. {Arranged by Bequest,) Yarborough , Green Dragon , Stepney, at 8. Camden Chapter , The Moorgate, Moorgate-street , at 8. ur TITE MONDAY, JULY 22. Earl of Carnarvon Chapter , Ladbroke Hall , Ladbroke Grove-road , R EV . JOHN A. LLOYD Notting-hill , at 8. C RAFT LODGES . Belvedere ... 1973 Batley 264 , M.A., Metropolitan Chapter , White Hart, Abchurch-lane, at 6.30. Durham 8 Castlegate ... 1991 Altrincham ... 1045 4 G/rand Chap lain of R OYAL A RCH C HAPTERS . Jersey 491 Portsmouth ... 2068 Weston 1222 Eng land , Chacewater ... K .A. C HAPTERS. Mansfield ... 1852 21 , Cyrus, Shi p and Turtle , Leadenhall-street. 699 Past Provincial Grand Chaplain of Oxon and Somerset, Liverpool ... 1325 E. Stonehouse 189 M ARK LODGE . , Wilts, 890, Hornsey, Anderton 's Hotel. P.M. 370 and 1533, &c. 2021 , Queen's Westminster, Holborn Restaurant. Glamorgan ... 1752 Denton 210 Devonport ... 64 M ARK LODGE . LODGES OF I NSTRUCTION . CHAPLAINS ' LOD GE S* Boro' of Greenwich William the Fourth FOR THE USE IN CRAFT 332, , , Greenwich. Birmingham... 74 Huddersfield... 521 Bromley 1692 WEDNESDAY, JULY 24. Chatham 184 Liverpool 724 Land port 177 6 Bradford 302 Workington ... 962 Walton-on-the- LONDON: ! Board of Benevolence at 6. , Pcmbroke Dock 378 Saltash 1071 Naze ... 1799 GEORGE KENNING, CRAFT LODGES . Uxbrid ge 382 Mossley 1218 East Retford ... 1802 16 & 16A, GREAT QUEEN STREET, LINCOLN 'S-INN-FIE WS, W' 7J3, Prince Frederick William , Lord' s Hotel , St. John 's Wood. Ramsgate ... 429 Carlton Hill ... 1221 Snaresbrook ... 1804 754, High Cross, Seven Sisters Hotel , Tottenham . Canterbury ... 1449 LODGES AND C HAPTERS OF I NSTRUCTION . TUESDAY, JULY 23. NOW READY.—Cloth, Bevelled Ed ges, price 7j6- Burgoyne, Essex Head , Essex-street , Strand , 6 to 8. Hercules Tavern C"AFT LODOES . Hatfield 1580 R.A. C HAPTERS . Confidence , , Leadenhall-street , 7 till 9. 16 Crays Valley, National Schoolroom , St. Mary Cray, 8. Derby 233 Liverpool ... 73 Bristol 103 ton Court 7S8 Land port ... 1X Cardiff 60 Duke of Albany, Rock Tavern , Battersea-park-road, at 7.30. Hamp 34 9 ¥" Duke of Connaught, R l. Edwd . Hot., Mare-street Devonport ... 954 Havant 195 8 M ARK LODGES . THE RELIGION FREEMSO U*. y , Hackney, 8 ham... 1016 Stonehouse ... 2025 W. Hartlepool Earl of Lathom , Station Hotel , Camberwell New-road, at 3 Birming 39 BY Hendon , Lower Welsh Harp, Hendon , at 8.13. Halliford ... 1309 Stoke, Devonport gO Industry, Railway Hotel , VVest Hampstead , at 8.30. LODGES OF I NSTRUCTION . BRO. HENRY JOSIAH WHYMPER, Langthorne , Swan Hotel , Stratford , at 8. La Tolerance, Portland Arms, Great Portland-street , W., at 8. Newcastle ... 24 Halifax 44S Tredega r 109 S Vast Deputy District Grand Master , Punjab. Londesborough , Berkeley Arms, John-street , May fair, at 8. Whitehaven ... 119 Lee 704 Edmonton ... 1237 Stafford Red car W ITH A .V Merchant Navy, Silver Tavern , Burdett-road , Limehouse, 7.30. Margate 127 726 1244 Batley 26 Wootton-undcr- Huddersfield ... 1783 Mount Lebanon , George Inn , High-street, Boro', at 7.30. 4 INTRODUCTION BY BRO. WILLIAM JAMBS RUGtt'^' New Concord , Jolly Farmers, Southgate-road, N., at 8. Maryport ... 371 Edge S33 Dartford 1837 Stockton Panmure, Balham Hotel, Balham, at 7. 940 Past Senior Grand Deacon of England . Peckham , Lord Wellington Hotel , 516, Old Kent-road , at 8. WEDNESDAY, JULY 24. Plucknett, Bald Faced Stag, East Finchley, at 7.45. E DITED HY BRO. GEORGE WILLIAM SPETH, P* Pythagorean , Portland Hotel , Greenwich, at 8. C RAFT LODGES . Lincoln 13 86 Surbiton 1920 Garston 220 Sunbury New Brompton 6 Raven sboume, George Inn , Catford , at 8. 1733 19 7 LONDON *. ,, Portsmouth ... Liverpool ... 6 Crook 2019 U Royal Jubilee , Mitre, Chancery-lane, at 8. 257 173 , »* Royal "Oak, Lord Clyde, Wotton-road , Deptford , at 8. Liverpool ... 724 Scarborough ... 1760 Hanley 2149 GEORGE KENNING, 10 & 10A GREAT QUEEN STREET St. Leonard, Pr. of Wales Hotel , Bishop's-road, Victoria Park , 8. Grays 1343 Guernsey ... 1809 AND ALL BOOKSELLERS.