TABLE OF CONTENTS Years passed away ere yet the warring world St. Mary's Chapel Lodge, went so far back Beheld again the Templars flag unfurled ; in her history as to say that the lorljre was But England saw the rosy Cross return ori inall brought to this country The Orders of the Temple and Hospital fio? Once more to light, and scattering dismay g y by David Ist, Reviews of •¦¦-•• M Within their ranks upon that glorious day and as a travelling lod ge, erected the Chapel of Grand Lod^e Scotland 610 When Bruce won Bannock burn ! Holyrood , in 1128 , also Melrose Abbey, and Grand Lodge of Mark Masters 610 Then raise it up, Companions, once again , rations other buildings, and came back and XV. of Swc.Icn „w knights of St. J ohn in Scotland ; James the , The Spurious Rite of Mempis 616 IV. gave a charter, confirming grants by the operative character of their teaching. Secretaryshi p of thc Roval Masonic Institution " The Kings, Malcolm IV., Alexander II., Alexander " However, he says, " under date 1559, on the for Giils Gifi III., James II., aud James III., to the Knights sill of one of the windows of the Choir Prov. Grand Officers oil) of the Hospital and Temp le. of Glasgow Cathedra l , we find the Square Va onic Meetings for next week 617 Advertisements 605, 606, 617, 618 616,, 620 Bro. Haye further observes, " The Order, as and Compass engraved, the All-seeing Eye above, •n England , was found innocent, and it i.s a the sun , moon, and stars, and a finger pointing NOTES ON THE " UNITED ORDERS curkufs circumstance, no act was passed sup- to the three steps. In those times, when tlie ' OF THE TEMPLE AND HOSPITAL. pressing them in Scotland, as was done? in every secrets of the Craft were very much looked to other State in Em ope. This renders all the and preserved with jealous care, it was not to be A Lecture delivered l eftire the Fratres nf the Pru- expected that very much explanation of tin* system dence Encampment of Masonic Knig hts Tem- more probable the idea that they joined the plar , al Ipswich, tin the 31.v. July, 1 872. Order of St. John." then practised could be found, but it would be ft appears also from Ins history, that on the seen by these symbols that speculative Masonry B Y E MRA H OLMES , .31 , " Eminent Commander of ihc Encampment, Grand Piovosl persecution of the German Templars, they were did exist. of K.- .'jr l.iiid, Provincial Grand Banner Beater of the told that the Order was dissolved , and they were If this is so, nnd if these charters are of the Tloyal On ';*r of Scotland , &c. were to be incorporated with another Order. age they claim to be. Uro. Findel's objections to Scotland, and CCoiitiiihi 'd J cnm page 592.; Tbey chose that of the Teutonic Knights. The Scottisli Masonry must fall to the ground , since we have nothing in England of Professor Aytnun evidentl y shared this Pope had previously absolved them , and declared 1 like antiquii opinion , and believed in the piesent Knights them innocent. The Oi*d.*r of St. John a>i* ' ;. " Rosa Crucis," in a letter to the Freemason ' s Templar as the legitimate descendants of the the: Temp le in Scotland , became extinct nt the Magazine, on the Rose Croix Degree, which Crusading Red Cross Knights, or lie would not Reformation, Hro. lliye asserts, when Sir appeared 22nd August, 1868 ,* says— " Some have penned tin* stirring lines which I now pro- James Sandilands , the. Cram! Prior, turned ;*ears ago, I called the attention of your rea-'ers reed to quote. Protestant. At thc same period the sum: fate , to a passage in Sir Walter Scott's novel of T UN R AISING OF. THE B EAUSKAN I in n manner , befe) ihe Teutonic Knights • but " Woodstock" ; it is from the speech of Colonel BY PROFESSOR AYTOUN . insieau ct giving oirth to a. l orpliichtu Mai isson, in the first scene :—" Down on your Fling ont the Temple as of old ! family, as in Scotland ,, tht "uccessors of the A ge hath not stained the whiteness of its fold. ri ght knees, front rank ; spare not thu spoiling of ' Templars in. Germany founded the Prussian N OT marred the. ruddy Cross, salvation s sign : your blue aprons, Zerubbabel ! aye, that is the Once more we lift the sacred standard tip- kingdom. word." Companions , till the cup— B y tlie way, the present Lord Torpichcn is, or 1 'To this, ) received no response • but can there We pledge the Beausennl in this sparkling wino was, 1 member of the Supreme Council A. and be Oh ! what a valiant host have foueht and bled : 'v.y connection between the blue apron and and A. like in Scotland. He is so noted in '.lie Beneath that, banner, to the wind outspread. the curious descri ption of the Blue Blanket, or Since first it moved against the infidel ! Calendar for 1 Sfirt. Craftsmens' banner, for which we are indebted , ' Who knows not how it waved in Salem s Towers , In the proceedings of a conference of delegates amongst other valuable extracts,to Bro. Hughan ; When Acre, Ramla , Nazareth , were ours, from the Grand Lod ge of Scot and the Grand the same article also supports the tradition , that And at Tiberias fell ? , Chapter of Scotland , the. Grand Chapter of Ire- a large number of our brethren joined the first Fell , with the Kni hts who bore it to the field. g Crusade." W :en foulest treason broke the Christian shiclj , land , and the Grand Lod ge of Maik Masters, I'he Blue Blanket, to which Ro«a Crucis And hade the Turkish crescent sign advance— touching the Mark Degree, and which is an- Fell , but to rise again , with tri ple pride, alludes, was the name iven to the the banner of nexed to the published proceedings of Grand g When bounding-o'er the tide, the Craftsmen in Edinburgh , and in original ihe armies came of Eng land and of France. Mark Lodge for 1871, I find iiro. Kerr making writs " r as called the banner of the Holy Ghost. And who is he, the leader of that band, the follov ing observation :— Our estcenicd Bro. Hughan , quoting Penne- Who fit st sets font upon the Hol y Land : "In reference to the existence of what is termed Move on , unrivalled champion that thou art ! cuik's historical account, published 1722 , ,. " speculative" Masonry, i. may mention the says Shout , brethren shout ! aloft your banners fling— , " The Blue Blanket had its rise about the year lis he, the Christian 's hoj e, the island King— Secretary of the Royal Order of Scotland , in- 1 200 of God when the Crusade was carried oa Richard , the Lion-heart ! formed me that he had donments in his pos- , , bv Pope Urban the Second ; and so is older than. 1 hen Acre fell , the Moslem foe went back , session, upwards of 200 years old , belonging And still our brethren followed on their track , - any of the Orders of Knighthood in Europe, entirel y to wliat is called the. " Speculative ' por- And ever in the van of battle flew " save that of St. Andrew on the Thistle, whicli the sacred Beauseant , like a meteor star tion of Freemasonry, not the " Operative at all ; had its ori in about tlie year Soo. Vast numbers Sheddin J its w -ath afar ,ind whicli is very much akin to our Third g " pon tile foul and unbelieving crew. of the Scotch mechanics havinsr followed this Degree. " "vanquished still—till fraud , not force, eom- hol y war, taking with them a banner, bearing him- d Bro. Ken* also stated that the Glasgow St. the inscription out of the J ist Psalm, " In bona With basest envy in a despot's mind , John Lod ge, No. 3 tit, on the Roll of the ¦> vohmta e tua edifieenter muri Jerusalem" (sic), Dragged from its stall"that loriotis emblem down , Grand Lodge of Scotland , holds a . charter from A"d poured , like water, forth the guiltless blood , and from it colour was called the Blue Blanket. When Malcolm Canmore. asrainst which some ob- Jacques Molay, the valiant and the good, On the occasion of lay ing the foundation stone Kceeiv 'd his martyr crown. jections have been stated, but they have another of the Freemasons' Hall , Edinburgh , the 24th I hen of William the Lion, which is indisputable, perished all—vet , no ; on Scottish ground , which 1 June, 1S 58, the real orig inal Blue Blanket ''' remnant of tne Templars still was found , dated 1174. They al.o state lhat, as representing Vvf condition , but m VCn treason c not dare to quell. had long been in a very tattered W 1 ° *'d the builders of Glasgow Cathedral, they only da Clifton ! honoured be thy name ! which had been repaired by lining one of its \vuWho , braving death and shame, practice the traditional Masonry received at nobility, it was not expected that the not suppressed, and, startling as is the assertion, Kni hts It is said that the banner was borne before thc pedigree should be so proud and full, and at there has been a succession of g Templars length the old families conceded, and the new from the twelfth century down even to these Craftsmen, who rallied under the Earl of An- families were satisfied with the concessin that days the chain of transmission is perfect in all gus, the Lord Provost, to accompany James IV. ; lmk§. to the field of Hodden. It was displayed to the sons of merchants should be at liberty to its Jacques de Molai, the Grand Master, enter into the reli ious orders. It would be at tllie time of the persecution antici assemble the incorporated trades to protect g , pating his tedious and unprofitable to detail the history of own martyrdom Queen'Mary, when she was insulted, and her , appointed as his successor, in all these chivalric societies, aud were I to repeat power and dignity. Johannes Marcus Lar- life placed in jeopar dy by the incensed populace, or abridge the usual books, on the topic menius- of after her surrender to the confederate nobles at Jerusalem, and from that time I should in cases be onl assist- Carberry HiJ), and it wen t np to the rescue of many y to the present there has been a regular and ing to give currency to fraud , for the title, uninterrupted line of Grand Masters. The James VI. from a rabble that assailed him at a reli ious order of kni hthood was often im- which the the Old Tolbooth, Edinburgh , for. refusing to g g charter by supreme authority properly bestowed on an establishment listen to a petition presented by the Presbyterian , while in has been transmitted is judicial and conclusire truth it was only a fraternity ' ministers, complaining of his undue leaning. of monks, who eridence of the Order s continued existence. This maintained some soldiers in their other charter of transmission with the si In King James's work, the Basilikon Doron, pay ; , gnatures of associations obtained a papal sanction, but they the various chiefs of the addressed to his son, Henry, Prince of Wales, Temple is preserved at we-rc he says, " The Craftsmen think we should be small and insignificant , and their history, Paris, with the ancient statutes of the Order, the content with their work, how bad soever it did not affect the general state of any country, rituals, the records, the seals, the standards, and may be; and if in anything they be controlled not so, however, thc noble fraternities of Saint other memorials of the early Templars. The up goes'the Blue Blanket." John and the Temple, and next, though the brotherhood has been headed by the bravest I have read somewhere that the Kev. Charles intervening [space of dignity was considerable, caraliers of France, hy men who, jealous of thc Kingsley gave up the Professorshi p of Modern the Teutonic knights. These religious orders of dignity of knighthood, would admit no corrup- History at Cambridge because he found history Chivalry, by their principles and conduct, arc tion, no base copies of the orders of chivalry, such a mass of lies. strongly marked in the political history of the and who thought that the shield of their nobility founded on tradition Masonry, which is world, for they formed the firm and unceasing was enriched by the impress of thc Templars' had very little which, until recent years, bulwark of the Christian kingdom in Palestine Red Cross. Bertand du Guesclin was the Grand about it committed to writing, much less to during the middle ages. They were its regular Master from 13-57 till his death in 1380, and he print , would he something more than a human militia , and maintained the Holy Land in the was the only French commander who prevailed invention , if it could lay chum to greater interval between the departure of one fleet of over the chivalry of our Edward the Uf. From veracity in its historical statements than history Crusaders and the arrival of another. Generous 1478 to 1497 we may mark Robert Lenoncouit , itself. emulation sometimes degenerated into envy, and a cavalier of one of the most ancient and valiant Masonic history is no more and no less in- the heats and feuds of the Knights of Saint John families of Lorraine. fallible than ancient or modern history. and the Temple violated the peace of the Philippe Chabot, a renowned eaptain in the There would seem to be some foundation foi country ; but these dissensions were usually reign of F'rancis L, wielded the staff of power the tradition that the Masons joined in the hushed when danger approached their charge, from 1516 to 1543. The illustrious family of Crusades, and I am not aware that the author of and the atabel of the Mussulmans was seldom Montmorency appear as Knights Templar, and the History of the Blue Blanket was a Mason , sounded in defiance on the frontier of the king- Henry the first Duke, was the chief of the Order and therefore, interested in making the state- dom without the trumpets of the military orders from 1574 to 1614. At the close of the seven- ment. in every preceptory and commandery receiving We now come to the present descent of the teenth century the Grand Master was James and echoing challenge. The valiance of the Henry de Duras, a marshal of France Knights Templar, and to their connection with , the nephew Templars was particularl y conspicuous in the the Free-masons and the Knights of St. John of Turenne, and one of the most skilful soldiers moments of the kingdom's final fate ; of Jerusalem , through the Order in France. for when of Louis XIV. The Grand Master from 1734 The author 1 have quoted so freely from, the Christians of the Holy Land were reduced to 177*5 were three princes ofthe Royal Bourbon to the possession of Acre, and two hundred Charles Knight, speaks of the suppression of the Family. Tlie names and years of power of thousand Mameluke Tartars from E Order of Knights Templar, forgetting, or more gypt were these Royal personages who acknowledged the encamped round its walls the defeitce of the probably, not knowing that they never have been , dignity of the Order of the Temple were suppressed. city was entrusted to Peter* de Beauyeau, Grand Louis Augustus Bourbon , Duke of Maine, Master of the Templars. And well and chival- Strange as this statement may seem to some, 1724-1737; Louis Henry Bourbon Conde, 1737- rously did he sustain Ins high and sacred charge. it is, I believe, nevertheless, true, and for the 1741 j and Louis Francis Bourbon, Conty 1741- Acre fel l, indeed, hut not until this heroic repre- benefit of my readers, I shall proceed to quote 1749 . The successor of these princes in the sentative of Christian Chivalry and most of the from Mills's History of Chivalry on this subject. Grand Mastership of the Temple was Louis noble followers of his standard had been slain. Mills says in his interesting work on Chivalry ' ¦ ' Hercules Timolean,- Duke de Cossi Brissac. the The memory of the Templars is embalmed "In their origin all thc military orders and most descendant of an ancient family long 'celebrated in all our recollections of the beautiful romances of the religious ones were entirely aristocratic , in French history for its loyalty and gallant bear- of the middle ages, for thc Red Cross Knights proofs of gentility of birth were scrupulously ing. He accepted the office in I //6 and were the last band of Europe's host that contended examined, and no soldier by the mere force of sustained it till he died in the cause of royalty, for the possession of Palestine. A few survived his valiancy could attain the honours of an at the beginning of the French Revolution . the fall of Acre and retired to Sis in Armenia. order, though such a claim was allowed for his The Order has now its Grand Master, Bernardus They were driven to the island of Tortosa , whence admission into the general fraternity of Knight- Raymundus Fabre Palaprat, and there are colleges shore hood. These requisites for nobleness of birth they escaped to Cyprus, and the southern in England and in many of the chief cities in longer rang with the cry kept pace with the political state of different of the Mediterranean no Europe." countries, for the soverei gns of Europe, and of religious war.t Thus the very ancient and sovereign Order of chivalroy did not accord upon any particular form. * Described as Pierre or Peter in the " Testa the Temple is now in'full and chivalric existence, Thus' a French candidate for the knighthood of ment of Jaques de Molay," but as William b) like those orders of knighthood which were Addison. Saint John of Jerusalem must have shown four either formed in imitation of it, or had their " *History of Chivalry, Vol. i, page 336 t Mill's "History of Chivalry, pages 336 to 339 origin in tlie same noble principles-of chivalry- , as well as flourished, but there T , •; xnourned Ucfrwfos. tion,from timeto time, ancl printed each, separately . - it nature and constitution a principle of or conjointly with others, for the use ofthe breth- ism ...... The Old- Charges of English Freemasons. B ren, while Bro. D. Murray Lyon, Bro, . , -•(.„ which has carried it through all the storms y J. Mackay W ILLIAM J AMES H UGHAN , with a Preface by m America, as well as anonymous correspondents of life. the Rev. A. F. A. W OODFORD, M.A. like " Lupus," "A Masonic Student," &c, have called the attention of the brethren repeatedl '¦iliiuance, by representatives, as well as For some time past we have hailed y of Its cant , with heart- late years, to many subjects of interest and im- , existence felt pleasure, a growing tenden r title is a'" *1' indisputable a fact as the cy in our excellent portance. Nor can we forgot Bro. W. P. Order, carefully to consider and criticising Chivalric fraternity. The Templars , ly to Buchan, who has upheld his favourite theory, and f any other study,' those traditions and legends < l which form so vindicated his'peculiar explanation of our Masonic these days -Claim no titular rank, yet their striking, and in some f respects, so peculiar a history, with his wonted earnestness and tena- etitifie d with that of the other feature in its existence and history- •tition is so far " i&' city, and let us say, in all fraternal friendship, Like the poet, we are tttL'-ood that they assert equal tempted to say, to many sometimes with a little more zeal than discre- orders of knig pseudo-critics now-a-days of Masonic history , tion. All these, and in some respects, opposing of descent from the same bright source of generall purity y influences have compelled us, as it were, to re- to impugn the chivalry . Nor is " it possible Spare the legend for its beauty open the whole question of Masonic history, 'hon orable estimation, which Carp not, what is it to you ? and to endeavour to substantiate legitimate claims to the claims we If the letter is a fable have put forward, and the statement that all wore brethren * if he Temple derive from the modern * In its sp irit it is true ? in the habit of making as Freemasons. lustre of their Order, the antiquity and prist ine . Not that we at all wish to imply that we deem This has entailed a great deal of controversy, time shaking to its centre the Masonic Legend a fable in any sense, but because, as a general rule, we are in the habit of without at the sam e onl y that their words seem to contain a truth, relying with comfortable complacency or tran- whole venerable fabric of knightly honour." the which we shall all do well to bear in mind. quil indifference, on the assertion and opinions Mackay, in his "Lexicon of Masonry," quotes As a general rule, it is to be feared, that we of our earlier writers. English Masons content ourselves with statement, and ives' a list of the Grand the now Our- German brethren, with that closeness of this g time-honoured records of the Cratt , contained historical research, and that patient investigation Masters ofthe Order down f thc P^sent day. in the earlier works of our brethren , J. Ander- so peculiar to themselves, have for a long time -emasonry in Scot- Lawrie, in his History of Frt son and W. Preston, and thc later productions subjected all Masonic documents, and historical ¦ of Bro. Laurie and Bro. Dr. Oliver. land, gives the charter of transm. '"***51011 m "" ' Legends, and antiquarian claims, to the crucible, Beyond their range of investigation and of re- so to say, of a calm and careful criticism. This charter has been declared i> b« ;l clever . search, many worthy brethren seem to dislike And tints, as these investigations have pro- ' whicli all bel ieving forgery from beginntng to end, and c * to stray, apparently, that if we do so, ceeded, we have found it necessary to see, we are wandering into some " terra incognita " the members have been dupes, but Br/'- W oof whether some of our anachronisms might not be altogether, and that in this respect, as in many corrected, some of our conflicting statements very justly remarks in his valuable little w ork on others in this world, the good old adage is might not be reconciled, and same of the. occa- sup- still, on thc whole, the Order,* that though it is advanced in both true and trustworthy, sional errata of our traditionary legends, might which bids us " quieta non movere." port of the allegation that Bertrand du Guesclin not be removed, which the lapse of time ot But several influences have combined to render unavoidable mistakes have occasioned gned his name to the charter as Grand Master, , so that, si any such stationary views almost untenable at no longer upholding what a modern writer has yet this when history says he could not write ; the present day, and to open out before us, on termed too hastily,"the fables of the Freemasons," of itself would not be sufficient to prove it a the contrary, a wide and progressive field of we can, at any rate, offer to the Craft, and to the inquiry and investigation. There has been, for world, a reasonable forgery. Moreover, it appears from Bro. Woof's and trustworthy history of instance, that Germanic Masonic movement, our world-wide association, whose continuance ' with a account, that Guesclin s name is signed which has been going on practicall y ever and preservation in the world, constitute in ' cross on the charter, and some of the signatures since the*jjj!end of* the last century, and themselves one of the most marvellous facts in which has culminated , so to say, in the very in- thc annals and have been identified , notably that of the Due progress of mankind . teresting and admirable history of German Free- But in order to arrive at such a consumma- de Duras, in wsi. masonry, regard being also had to its history in tion, so devoutly to be wished for by ail lovers A portion of the charter of Mark Larmenius, genera l, recently put forth by our learned brother, of our good old Craft , we naturally require both Findel, and which has been already translated who succeeded Jaques de Molay as Grand J. evidences and authorities, which can meet alike into English, for our brethren in this country . the most searching criticism , and the most ac- translated from the ori inal Latin, runs Master, g It is uot too much really, to say, that we curate investigation. And in these two points, -as follows : owe to a great extent, to our Ger- some of our Alasonic writers appear to us man brethren, and not the least to Bro. J. somewhat at times to be deficient. " Lastly, with the decree of the Grand Con- Findel , the great impetus, and the clear direction, l'hey often do, as it seems to us, what a learned which have been given to a more accurate and vent of the brethren, by my supreme authority, judge once said of a barrister, pleading before critical examination of our Masonic annals, and him , " You assume the point, und then lars argue I will declare and decree the Scotch Temp of our Masonic archaeology. upon it, and in both you are wrong." deserters of the Order, cast off with an anathema , Much attention has also lately been paid to the We have often ourselves,, for instance, fa- quities and claims of what are termed , some- they and their brethren of St. John of Jerusa- anti vourite views and preconceived theories to uphold , times, the Chivalric Orders in Freemasonry, and and we according l y try to square facts to our the militia lem,J[ despoilers of the dominions of Bro. Leeson, and Bro. Yarker, have both contri- own theories, or make tlie evidence dovetail in to whom may God show mercy without the pale butedmore than one interesting paper and able with our own views. essay on the subject. They both , if we understand of the Temple, now and for ever. Hence, it has been considered , and we think their views aright, build up the whole fabric of both wisely and seasonabl y, that the best and Freemasonry, or some mystic Order or Rosicru- safest way is, to use a military term , as it werc, *A sketch of the Knights Templar and the cian Confraternity, and though we cannot pause to " break ground" afresh, and following a meta- to point out the utter hel lessness of Knights of St. John of Jerusalem, with notes on now, p any phor, derived from the same line profession , to such theories, on any safe grounds of authentic- make our " advances" and " covered ways," aud Masonic Kni hts Templar, b Richard Woof, g y history, as it seems to us, yet we can, as Free- " connecting parallels," before the great fortress F.S.A. masons, anxious for inquiry, and always ready of historic truth , and by careful comp ilation and to hear both sides, gladly welcome all such con- collation of all known and existing sources of *Before receiving the vow of profession, tributions to the common store of Masonic evidence and information , manuscri pt or printed , which is still administered to all chevaliers, the Archaeology generally. And happil y too, of late to collect data , reliable in themselves, and on candidates makes a solemn declarat i on, either years, our Craft history has been more carefull y which, like the " faithful sojourners ," we can sifted and studied, than of yore, and very praise- build up a lasting fabric on sure and safe foun- thit hc does not belong the Order of Malta, to worthy efforts have been made to give a more dations. or that he abjures the spirit of rival hostility intellectual tone to our literature and discussions But to do this thoroughly, necessarily, of which actuated the Knights of St. John in for- on the subject. course, will and must entail much studious com- Curiously enough, a non-mason, Mr. O. parison of available documents, mer days against the Templars. J. both untiring Halliwell, may be said to have led the way, some lesearchandhonestcriticism , and above all , should To tacontinti id. years ago, by the publication of that very in- ever be marked by a scrupulous regard for Truth teresting Masonic poem , of the latter pa**t ofthe qua Truth , as without this last and abiding fourteenth century, among the King's MSS. in characteristic of our enquiries , they never can the British Museum, and our Bro., M. Cooke, reall tend to any Microscopica l investi gation lias proved that tlie sub- y good purpose, or satisfactory stances which accumulate between the teeth contain animal published also some few years back , the earliest conclusion. and vegetable parasites, aud that the tooth powders , pastes, prose " Constitution," among the additional MS. If we go to work in this sp irit , we may, with- and washes in general use have no effect upon these. in the same great repository of national literature , out much difficulty, as it appears to us, prove Messrs. Gabriel' s Coralitc Tooth-paste and Hoyal Dentifrice and which has ever seemed to us quite a Land- to our many opppauerits and satisfy ourselves, (sold by all chemists and perfumers at is. (id. per box) •comp mark ,, if we may use the word, in our Masonic that our Masonic history is after all , not only in letely destroy and remove these animalcule, and also . ... . preserve and beautif y thc teeth. Prepared only by Messrs. investigations. the main authentic, but, that , there is in it much, Gabriel , the old established dentists, 64, Ludgate Hill , 'and Bro. W. J. FIughan, to \Vhbrri our Craft is not only calculated to interest our own Craft 5U , Harley-street, Cavendish-square, London , where they greatly indebted , for his untiring energy , has con- but those who are not Masons. .practise their unique system of painless dentistry. tributed more than one most interesting Constitu- Now, we do uot mean to say for one mo- meat, that our grea ter historians like Anderson, GRAND LODGE OF MARK MASTERS. proposing the Provincial Grand Master; of the or Preston , or Lawrie, or Oliver, or writers like Mark Degree in England diverged into ,1 review of Freemasonry in England, which was Mackay, and others, have ever intentionall y Freemasons' Hall, Cooper-street , Manchester, remark- able for its eloquence, no less than for irs sought to deceive us, oi have in truth fallen into will he quoted hereafter for the proceedings of evidence of antiquarian research. Bro. C. Parkinson errors of any serious importance, but what we Wednesday last. I'he Rose and Thistle, or J. , to whom was entrusted the toast of the Past would wish to convey to the minds of our readers the Mark Masons of Scotland and England , are Grand Mark Masters of England, traced is, that, we have now MS. authorities to refer to, henceforth united, and the Lodge of Reconcilia- in the persons of the Earl of Carnarvon. Lord which were apparently unknown to them, and tion whichhasjust been celebrated marks a fusion Holmes- dale, "VV. B. Beach, AI.P., the Esrl of Limerick that sources of information are open to us, from which it has taken years of patient *.oil to bring , and Lord Lei h, the indissoluble connection be- wh ch they were unfortunately debarred. about. It is difficult to overrate the importance of g tween the reorganized leaders vi the Mark With the view, then, of lay ing the basis, as it this without seeming grandiloquent to outsiders ; Degree and Craft Masonry. were, of still further publications of a similarly but Freemasory in Lancashire is a living force. interesting kind , and of paving the way for other The Provincial Grand Master here, Bi other Ro- and later archaeological contributions ,. Bro. W. manic Callender, has, by virtue ot his position, THE GRAND LODGE OF SCOTLAND J. Hug han has thought well to publish a col- substantial power ; and nothing could prove this As an addenda, to page 59-5 of the " F'ree- lection of the Masonic MS Constitutions, many more unmistakably than the gathering from all mason" we append the following. of which, hitherto, have never been yet ,n print parts of the Linked Kingdom which has been Motions regarding the Grand Master's S-'hemc or at any rate onl y in part. brought together at 'be summons of the Grand for li quidating the debt cf Grand Lod ge, to be lhe preface ol Bro. Woodford gives us ;i suc- Master of Mar!; .Masons. The Rev. Raymond considered at the Quarterly Communication on ¦ cinct account ol the general history of the Ma- Portal was among those who accepte d the invita- jth November, 1 872. sonic Constitutions, and the claims to anti quity tion • and among those who were present Irom 1. Moved by The Right Hon. The Earl of and authority of the indiw'dual MSS, while Hro, first to List were—Lord Leigh , Bro. W .B. Beach , Rosslyn M, W. Grand Master Mason of Scot- ' Hughan s able Post-Preface supp lies us with a ,11.P., the Earl of Limerick , Lord Skelmersdale, land , and seconded by Brother William M aim, very interesting resume of the -special bister)* of the Earl Bective", Sir Frederick Williams , M. P*, Past Senior Grand Warden. each particular MS. Colonel Bunlttt .and a Iona-list of Grand Officers , The motion anent a project for reducing debt Bro. Hug han has, in this present volume, printed whose names are more or less known to the &c, having >,ven un.inimou.sly carried , it is moved. eleven constitutions , including Krau e's tri partite general public. Let it be noted that the procee d- "' That all Lo 'ges, holding of this Grand Constitution , about which so much controversy ings commenced at noon, and continue d almost Lodge shall pass a Bye-Law exacting from each has arisen. without a break untill twelve at night, and it will of their MemVrs an annual pay ment as a test Ofthe constitutions now published , some are oe understood lhat the 200 Freeiua.-ons engaged of Membe rsKp- very interesting, not onl y on account of the asso- in them (s, veral of whom had travelled 300 miles *' That thi* payment in no case be less 2d. per ciations attaching to them , but of several v ery 10 be present) were thoroug hl y in earnest. month, o as. per annum , and that this som be important lacts which they si rve to illustrate and I'he Provincial Grand Lodge of Lancashire collected quarterl y by the Treasurer of each explain. was opened punctuall y at 1 p.m., when the Eng- Lodge, and paid over by him, with a detailed No attempt has, however, been made in the lish Maik Masons composing it transacted the lisi of Members contributing, to the Provincial present volume , a^ time would not permit, to business of their province under the presidency Grand Secretary, who will remit the same to arrive at any conclusion , from their carefu l colla ol Bro. Komaine Callender. Half an hour Grand Lodge. Should the test of Membership r tion butthat is , no douht , left to a later work. later the Lancashire Mark Masons, who have imposed bj an individual Lodge exceed the sum Theeare, it --eeius, as Bro. Woodford (ells us been until to day under the jurisdiction specified , the balance may be appropriated by the and as Uro. Hughan agrees , thiit\ -live so fai ol the Grand Chapter of Scotland , opened Lodge itself, and from and after the passing of 1 nown Masonic C..n-.iiiutions , including the Ma- their Grand Lodge for the last time in this bye-law , only those Members who have ' sonic poem , Bro. M. Cooke s A'S, and Bro, Lancashire. Then lollowed the real business o! contributed their test of Membership can have ' Ivrause s Form ! the day, the business which had called so many- power to vote or take part in any business of the Most of these, indeed all , are in Great Bri- men together from distant parts. I'he Grand Lodge." ' tain , as the orig inal of Krause s Form " hails," Master of Mark Masons took the chair, the ?.. Moved by Brother William J. Cranfield as the Americans say, from this country. articles of union between the two sets of Masons Abbott. R.W .M., No. 1 , and seconded by- But if from this list we deduct the dup licates , were read , and their fusion under one head , and Major Kamsay, V.W. Junior Grand Deacon. and those which , thoug h allude d to by competent with cue code ol constitutional regulations, for- " That Grand Lodge Laws, Chap, XXI. Sec, writers, have so lar evaded discov ery, and one cr mally agreed to and adopted by tlie consenting VT., be altered by adding after the word ' a War- two which may be considered as made up, we parties. Bro. Romaine Callender was re- den ,' in twelft h hue of said Section, the follow- have, in truth , twenty-seven actual MSS Consti- installed -is Grand Master of the Unitvd Pro- ing :— lutione" . vince. Lord Skelmersdale was appointed his " And that each Candidate so passed or raised Not that th.v-e au ail independent MSS., for deputy, •••id the other olliees were regularl y shall pay to the Treasurer of the Lodge an fiani -ir- * only cop it- * , or th.it all are of equal filled. Lord Skelmersdale addressed the breth- additional fee of ios. 6d. for each degree given • * ' ¦ ' ¦ ¦ a - ¦ i . - ¦ ¦ - ' ¦' * .. i- .! l i . *" 't. ren upon the duties lie had undertaki ii as Deputy within the prescribed time of two weeks, one * ¦ * • ¦;¦ ¦ ., * ' ,]. '•• i 1 . ¦ - ,, ** ; . '¦ * . i - a . . O: . . * e , . v l'io '*iii '. *!* i! Oram'. M*::-.ter and ledges were halt ot said additional lee to be paid over to the ¦ : p - * :¦; * . I. . . ' . a, ..ii . , j, ; ).;,,, , Grand Lod ( . nle -ivd into by Bro. Por * .-; ard Bro. (.'aileiuler ge, and one half retained by the : ¦ , ¦ ¦ ;- : ' * ¦:!- . * • a ' :- ¦ i , . ' . . - ;.d ,,;rabl. ilii. . . .0 the saue purport. It would be unse einlv to daug hter Lodge.' ¦ '. '•' •> ¦• I' -I ) - -la , *... -!i , l)i i*'..* e>!..|,.l. -, ,,1' I I K * .\llti qiiil\ ...ter nito details " 'l hat each daug hter Lod - ¦ . Tlie nnvtin. ** has been of ge pass a correspon- MS .. iWj' i ; Y.r.k .MS , X,,. , . , * ,, * - , * . y,,.-L " ding b , * - n< - - f ; k i public imp'i.-ia.'icv by reason of the position and e-l. ii'imedwtcl- after passing of the MS ' . \ o. 2. I 704 I ¦ md e-.irnesiness uf those taking part in it , and it above. ' -n * he ho . a inn einent a:i i e nn. ila ion ol' ilu* ' iseiioii g ii to say thai the pui\ly Maik-Masonic .3. Moved by Brother L. Mackersv , Represen i.vii. * . : * t ' i^' ' .' ii ' i i!,. * e' i * .*u st n\ (lit un our Hro. j •¦usitu- .-s i.;-ted till ".fi n (..mv - :„ } /le A' je oo:*: . .(ail V- t" • ,o pi*r-,ia*. *i. was 1 o-ei.eei ' "'io.is .' -iri i by t .utti I LodtTi. ac fasi. Qu.ir'.erlv i.ii n a (• ¦ . ¦/ v. , ¦• :¦, . . , . :i b .k ..I ,* . * ,• . .!:ii | v. - t , ,-. .1 lew years ago by the Freemasons of Lanca- 0 .mniimicalion , and lor the purpose of mcrcasint. -. I io | "). ;;!. !'. * .ir '' vu ii' * si im;,:- - . - i..n is nearly shire , am! consists of mam' chambers and ac- 1 ie eliieicncy oi' lhe (irand Lodge, provid' *i» ( A.M..I- U*;!. commodation for lhe Masonic Clut) , which is in additional charity funds, and bring ing the Grand We can only c.:ueiud * this somev, hat (cn _ t.!iy I mil working order lu re. It was in one of ils Lodge still mo.v in harmony with ihe Sit -ei notice ol Bro. ii ' ' gh.m s valuable work , with the I many spacious rooms that the banquet was held Grand Lod ges of Eng land and Ireland , it be ex ' . ¦ pres ion oi the hup, , dint we may have 1.0 wel- and I onl y u i h that all those who, like myself. enacted ano dechnv.d — i iho- !^ e members ofa '! .s:i!)ordin;:te Lod c.* an te stif * (| ^ y mg Lo t.le increasing iou ii .-1 aiiioo gat out inse parable Irom public dinners i.i Eng land. .-hall iv- diii. led into iwo classes, viz. :—Hono- ourselves in such usefu l and important woi -:s ,:s Could have been present to hear what can be said rary and Subse ibi ig .Members. these. ami tioiii * b y in. n thoroug hl y in earnest , who be- 2 That Honorary Members may attend all Thus we shall best ii. iikin.- ' elo onrselve. - and lie ve lie h' seees io have accomp lished a great j meetings ol the Lod ges lo which they belong, to the world , ' ' that our Order is not only meiv-'-ing . wo*k. WIiaie* '*ci- the typ ical Lancashire man bul shall have no rig ht to speak or vote then in in numbers year by year ' ^ , but also in that Intel- ! take-s in hand he pi' .-i kis whole bean in , and or to become members :,\' Grand Led ge, or in le tual appreciati ,n _ and earn* * .-! studv ,,f our ]*i s j prosecutes whi* his whole . trenail- . In ihe por- deriee any benelit. from the charily funds of the ti/ry ami anti qui'lies, which ce.n a 'one render us J tion of the eoi.utrv which i s for convenience sake Order adequately sensible of ¦ its real position and won- j called East Lanc;.shiiv , there nre ~6 Craft lodges , .' ' - l hat ti e Subscribing Members shall p-.ii derlul progress in the ' world ! i g iving a result of s,,;. * ,. . thousands of 1' ive- lo the Crard L.iuge of Scotland as. per annum , Ihis hig her view bull: of our annals and our i mason.- * . _ Bro. R * .n* ,;ne Gdleiuier is one of the to be collected rumrte:*l y, such payments to b< .mtu-nilics , seems io " be characteristic ol tlie e ae | co.lstiunional chiefs 01 all tlie-e , and il was eas*. collected by the T.-cn-jurer or Secretary of thc in which we live , as regards society generalfy, j lo see thai his rule is popular. Where there was Lodge , i'lid transiniited to the Grand Secretary. and the surl y of areh.-eology partic.ilari , * , and as much oratory of an exceptionally hi g h ch.-iiacter. 4- ihat the names of all Subscribing Mt m- it apOi ars to US, " h.,,1,. ,,( ' should ew-r di-j iiurnisl* :. :t would be invidious lo sing le out pariicula; bers shall be tv.tered by the Grand Secretary in nie 11 like ourselves , who pri/.e Truth above all speeches lor praise. Ti;j chief speakers were an appropriate register to be kept for the purpose, things, and who naturall ' y wish to possess, in Bro. Calk nder , who presided Bro. Portal , who .inu any Brother leaving Scotland shall, if all thes..* doubting and questioning days , an -"allien- i as Mark (irand Master gave eloquent testimon; lus dues be j irn'd up, be entitled to a certificate tic history and trustworthy annals ' ' of our i\.*ne - • to liie rap id progres:* and enduring influence oi to that effect fiom the (irand Secretary, and upon -ah!c and valmhle h . •¦*i-rrhoor irritating several candidates to appear in the field, we may rule. lhe con*-tiu*it\on. Every body must in his own perso n state that, in the event of a vacancy being de- The Directors shall be at liberty to reject any li ght the battle for health , and he will surely be victorious clared , Bro. R. Wentworth Little, of the Grand app lication for relief without assigning any reason. who when illness shows itself , handles 1 lollow.i)¦'_ weapons Secretary 's office, will be a candidate for the Relief shall be given in no case unless satisfac- comformably to their instructions.— AIIVT . Secretaryship of the Girls' School. tory proofs be afforded of worth and merit , and " t-'or a year and a half 1 suffered so much with rheuma- parties enjoying the benefits of the Fund shall tism in my arm as to deprive me of all rest , and asf BREAKFAST.—Ei'ps's COCOA .—G RATEFUL AND C OM " daughter jiersuadei roicriNG.—" By a thorough knowledge of thc natural laws forfeit the same for misconduct proved to the could get no relic! fiom the faculty, my first bottle convinced me rca 13 A"qoyeni thc operations of di gestion and nutrition , and satisfaction of the directors. me to try your Pain Killer. Tlie of paralysed arm , as well ii ipm.ucful application of thc fine propeities of well-selected that it would restore the use my The cases of Pensioners shall be reviewed peri- had finished the second I cocoa, Mr. Epps has provided our breakfast tables with a as relieve the pain, and before 1 odicall y, and allowances shall cease, or be reduced , long soug ht iu vain.— E LIZA delicately-flavoured beverage which may save us man,- had got the cure I had so —To Perry Davis & Son heavy doctors' hills."— Civil Service Gazette. Made simp l y at the discretion of the Directors. .M ARKS , .Milksh.ini, Ocr. 1S68. with Boiling Water or Milk. Each packet is labelled— All surplus Funds at the close of the year, l .ov.- '.-./a . W .C.*' 'J A MES Errs & Co., Jlomceopathic Chemists,London." NOTICE. mouth in 17S6, George the 4th, then Prince of renown.;J Charles XII. Bro. Gustavson died Wales was initiated in London at an occasional in abject poverty, in 1837. The Subscription to THE FREEMASON Iodge held at the Star and Garter, Pall Mall, in His successor, Charles XIfi., was a great is now i os. per annum, p osl-j'ree p ayable , patron of the Freemasons, and so greatly did he in advance. 17S7, where also the Duke of York was initiated. The Duke of Kent became a Mason at the esteem them, that he instituted an Order of Vol. I., bound in cloth ...... 4s. (id. Union Lodge, at Geneva, either in 1789 or 1790, knighthood which bore his name, and which Vol. II., ditto 7s. 6licil on Sal imlay .Muruicu;s in umc lur After this he continued to join every party llic earl y 1 mins . a crown r The juice of the .•Tccnia-^nn N Tuujicnce per week ; annual opposed to, and to wage war with every party in subscri ption , io*-. (pai.ible in ; U I V ;MICC .) The sarcasm told AM communications , letter.-, -Sic,, to lie aiMre*»eJ to lhe Hilitm*, alliance with , the Emperor. Mis hostile pro- , and Napoleon merely jyS, rieet-.-ireet , K.(\ " Thc Kditovwill it -iycavet\ilaUentitm In all MSS. entniMed tohim , ceedings, however, became at last so fraught with replied , " Go, our fates must be accomplished. nut cannot '.uiilcrtake to return them nnk*>saccompanied by postage stamps. danger to his country , that a Council of State From the moment that he became Crown entreated him to make peace. Prince of Sweden , the fortunate soldier showed a determination to ive all his energies to his CHARLES AT. KIXG OF S IF ED EX This he refused to do; a revolution in Sweden g XORlf 'A adopted country , and never, during half a cen- AXD V. was the consequence : Gustavus was imprisoned , tury before his accession, had Sweden known the and afterward abdicated. I lis uncle, the Duke of peace or the prosperity in swhieh he left her Our readers would share, no doubt , with the Stidermania , who had initialed him into Masonry, , in the hands of his son Oscar, in the year 18 Kurprean public the surprise which was expressed was then raised to the throne , by the title of 44. The late King was born on the 3rd May, 1826 at the intelli gence which the telegrap h flashed Charles XIII., andChristain Aiunistus of Holstein , :md was married on the 19th June, 18 to, to the across to us that 1 lis Mniestv of Sweden was no Augr.stenburg was invested with the title Princess of Orange, daughter of the Prince of more. Our brother the King ol Sweden died of Prince Koyal of Sweden , or heir apparent lo the Netherlands. She died about a year and abont nine o'clock on Wednesday the 18th ult., at the throne. 'This Prince dy ing soon after , the a h::lf ago, leaving onl one child Mahno, on his return from the baths at Aix-la- the succession was transferred to Marshal Ber- y , a daughter, who was born in October, 18 zi , and was mar- Chapclle. Chatles XV of Sweden was born on nadotle, who, in 1S1S , ascended the throne , as 186 the ,jrd May 1S26. He was the son of King Charles John XIY. After his abdication , Gus- ried in Jul y, 9, to the Prince Royal of Den- mark. She, however, is excluded from the Oscar, and grandson of Napoleon's famous tavus was for years known as a mere wanderer throne by the Salic law which prevails in Swe- General Bernadotle , \rho was elected to succeed over Europe, sometimes bearing the name ol den. The late King came to the throne on the Charles XIII. as Kinsr of Sweden and Xorwav. Count Gotlorp. sometimes that of Duke of Hol- death of his father, Oscar, in Jul y, 18-59, and ne lhe late King was a warm supporter ol stein. I lis latter years were spent in poverty, Queen Masonry in his dominions. Ife was the Masonic his small annuity being less than .£' ! oo. From and the were crowned at Drontheim , early S ponsor of II.K.H. the Prince of Wales, in 1869 his relations and friends he would receive in August of that year. Among the principal '.vhen our illustrious brother first " saw the li ght ", nothing, and his son , Prince Gustavus \ asa , a events of his reign, are the reform of the national nt Stockholm , when he was introduced by the general in the Austrian service, naturall y desirous representation of Sweden , in 1S66, the abolition King himself in person. of mending his father's position , and rendering of cap ital punishment in 1S68 • and the sup- At that time much dissatisfaction wasexprcssed it [ess miserable , was compelled to adopt verious pression , in 1S69, ofthe funtm jiriuilegitiliini by that the Prince of Wales did not honour Eng lish devices to assist h:m. Bro. Gustavson , for by virtue of which the nobles could be summoned , in certain cases only, before the Superior Courts, Masonry, by being proposed and initiated in that humble name he was often known , the Instance. He this country, but after all , as was shown at the descendant of the great Gustavus Vasa (\vho and not before the Courts of First , time , many of the Royal personages who joined reigned gloriously for nearl y 40 years, and died will be succeeded by his brother Prince Oscar, in 1 6o), and even greater Gustavus Adol hus, the Order, did so abroad, and not in Kng land. j p who was born in January, 1829. Prince Oscar who twice defeated Tilly, and led an arm}' of b which his famil Charles. II was initiated in Flanders, the Duke inherits the literary capacity y y purpose of Cumberland , who was elected CM. in 17S2 , 60,000 men into Germany, for the noble have been distinguished , and has written variour as, wc believe , initiated abroad. On the other of rescuing the Protestants from the tyrrany prose and poetical works, indicating con> —not to mention the and hi hand th J Duke of Clarence was initiated at Ply- of the House of Austria , siderable power, gh culture. The late King occupied the position of Master REPORTS OF MASONIC MEETINGS. admission. The long list of work on the agenda paper was begun, by raising Order in Sweden, while Prince Oscar, Bro. E. Lawrence of the to the third degree, passing Brothers T. Bar- Duke of Ostro-Gothland, now king, is Grand Craft ll'asonti. riskill, J. W. Richardson, and W. Vine 1310, to Master. Charles XV. was also a honorary METROPOLITAN. the second degree , initiating Mr. James Richards, Brother S. Wickens, P.M. and Treasurer took member of the Grand Lodge ot Scotland. , R OYAL OAK L ODGE (No. 8/ i).—In conse- the chair, and presided over the meeting for the a sovereign , a man, and a brother, he was quence of the unanimous wish expressed by vote As rest of the day. He passed Brothers J. Marsh, reverenced, esteemed, and beloved ; and we can at the last meeting of the lodge (an emergency), R. G. Sprules, F. Moon, and F. W. Thomson it was resolved to hold an emergency meeting on to the second degree. He initiated Mr. Symes only express a fervent hope that the same pros- " J. Thursday, September 26th, at the "White Swan into the secrets and [mysteries of ancient Free- enjoyed in his rei , may perity which Sweden gn Tavern, 217, High-street, Deptford, and it was masonry. The work, as is usual in this young yet continue during that of his worthy suc- dnly held.Bro. J. W. Reed, W.M., took the chair, lodge, was well and ably done. The proposi- and opened the lodge at a few minutes before six tions for initiations and joining members, were cessor. ' o clock. During the evening there were present as large and numerous as usual. One old, res- Our contemporary, the Daily News thus alludes Bros. W. Myatt, S.W. • G. Andrews, J.W. ; pected member of the lodge resigned his mem- to the late Monarch. If the world had been told a W. Andrews, P.M., Treasurer ; F. Walters, bership, which was accepted and with great and P.M., Secretary ; S. O. Lewin, S.D. j H. week ago that death was about to render vacant J. deep regret. It was resolved unanimously, that Tuson, J.D. ; }. J. Pakes, I. G. - R. Harman, in consequence of there being eleven raisings, one of the Thrones of Europe, few would have D.C ; J.. Hawker, P.M. ; J. G. Vohmann, eight passings, and over five new names on the thought of turning to Sweden. The death of H. J. Dawe, W. A. R. Harris, G. Harvey, list for initiation, that in order to have the Harriss, V. R. Hood L. Lemon, Charles XV. is a misfortune to his country. He R. G. J. , proper amount of time, the lodge be summoned P. C. H. Wilkie, R. Mason, C Letton, to meet at one o'clock on Thursday, October was an able and enlightened ruler. The vigour, R. Killick, E. C. Kilsby, W. H. Hawkins, J. 17th , which will be the next regular lod meet- ' ge proniptitude,and wisdom which raised Napoleon s Woollett, J. Baxter Langley, and many others ing. The indefatigable Secretary, Brother F. Field Marshal to the Swedish Crown remained whose names we were unable to ascertain. The Walters, P.M., secured the services of one brother long list of visitors included Bros. J. Lightfoot, as its Steward, for one out of the the three with his successors • and the recent history of P.M., Sec, P.M., Treasurer 147 ; G. Chapman, Masonie Charity Festivals, to be held in 1873. Sweden is a history of continual improvement, 147 ; A. B. Church, 137 ; F. F. Allison, 825 ;/. The lodge was closed. A first-class banquet I. reform , and skilful guidance. Indeed, since the Hayward, S.D. 946 ; W. Mock, 1275 ; and dessert followed , Brother R. Lawrence, the Pallett, 1.306, and others whose names and accession of the most famous of the Bernadottes, host seeing to the comfort of all his guests. lodges we did not learn. The ballot for Capt. The wines were excellent. in rSiS, the world has heard little of Sweden, W. H. Hawkins, as is usual in this lodge, proved except in the way of social advancement. Canals unanimous in favour of his admission. Bro. CHESHIRE. P. C. H. Wilkie, was raised to the third degree. , P ROVINCIAL G RAND L ODGE . have been cut, roads constructed, liberty in reli- Bros. L. Lemon and R. Mason were passed to By command of the Right Honourable Lord matters granted, commercial intercourse the second degree. The event of the evening gous de Tabley, Right Worshipful Provincial Grand with foreign nations furthered, and free trade was the initiation of Dr. John Baxter Langley, Master of the Province of Cheshire, the Wor- which took place in the presence of the largest adopted. It is true that when Austria and Prussia , shipful Masters, Past Masters, Wardens, and number of members and visitors who were ever brethren connected with thc different lod bewildered ges apparently acting as the agent of the present at any one ceremony, (not excepting even under his Masonic government were sum- Diet of Frankfort, forcibl y occupied the Duchies, the installations), since the lodge has been in moned to attend the annual meetino- of the Pro- existence, proving beyond all doubt the great and vincial Grand Lodge, holden at the busy town of Sweden was at once alarmed and indignant , also the hi h estima- popularity of the candidate, g Crewe, on Wednesday, the 2jth September, for even made some show of preparing for war. But, tion he is held by those who know him. It was the purpose of transacting the annual business not generall known beyond the members of the very prudently, she kept out of a conflict, which, y , ofthe Province. A ready'and cordial response was lodge, that he would be present, or else a much as it merely preceded the inevitable strife for given to the command, showing a sincere attach- larger attendance of visitor would have taken ment to the chief Alasonic ruler of the Province mastery in Germany between Prussia and Austria , place. As it was, the attendance made thc who is himself, the embodiment of true Ma- concerned her little ; and by and by she smv the lodge appear as if it was an installation to take sonic courtesy and zeal, and an earnest desire for lace instead of an initiation. Captain W. II. Diet that had decreed " Federal Execution " p the prosperity and progress of the noble Order. Hawkins was initiated. The case of the desti- I'he rain poured incessantly from morning till laughed to scorn by the two big Powers that tute children of a deceased member was taken night, but the miserably bleak and blustering had their own affairs to settle. Sweden into consideration , and it was resolved unani- weather did not damp the Masonic ardour of the mously to recommend their case, and petition to , indeed, has mixed little in European politics Cheshire brethren , who gathered from all parts the Lodge of Benevolence for relief , which was of during the past half-century - and when we the Province, even the most distant, to sup- immediately done. An important notice of port their esteemed R.W.P.G.M. Tlie meeting which stood have heard of the last Kinir it has been more motion was given by a Past Master, was held at Town Hall , under the more imme- over for discussion at the next regular lodge as an amiable, happy and sport-loving Monarch, diate auspices of the two local lodges, the meeting. The lodge was closed , and declared than as the possible agent in any political com- Four Cardinal Virtues, No. 979 ; and the Unity, adjourned until the 24th October, to meet at No, 321 ; each of whom respectivel ' y sent 27 plications likely to occur on the Continent. live o clock, p.m. There not being any banquet, and 21 representatives. ¦ refreshment followed labour. After a few hours Charles XV., indeed, '¦ '¦ was a most picturesque , The gathering was perhaps one of the most spent in social intercourse, the brethren separated , numerous and influential which has been seen for Monarch. Belonging to a family equall y gifted well leasetl with the happy reunion whicli they p some time, thc attendance ot W.M.'s, P.M.'s and in powers of mind, he devoted ali hatl enjoyed. . in physique and ollicers of Craft Lodges being unusually good. Out his serious moments to a useful and prudent ofthe 37 lodges comprised in the important Pro- LEHAXOX LODGI:. oversight of his country's affairs, and his leisure —Ou Thursday, 19th Sep- vince, only onc, (the Lodge of Loyalty, Mottram, tember, at the Red Lion Hotel, Lion- No. 320), failed to send any representative, and time to the most arduous of out-of-door sports. square, Thames-street, '.Hampton , this, one the aggregate attendance may be set down at no He had a splendid constitution. Hc loved of the most prosperous lodges in the Province fewer than 2-;o. every sort of active exercise, whether it was that of Middlesex, held its meeting at the appointed The arrangements for signing the Tyler's hour, two o'clock, p.m. Brother Frederick books were anything but pleasant or satisfactory, of hunting the fiercer denizens of the Swedish Walters, P.M., Secretary, opened the lodge. The and therefore wc can only give an approximate ine forests or that of dancing till dawn at a p , W .M., Bro. J. T. Moss, P.G.S.D. Middlesex , list of the brethren present, obtained after much courtly festivity, His energy was untireing, and being out of town,was unable to be present. There difficulty and labour. The book was unwisely a handsome, daring, good-humoured Monarch were present, Bros. H. A. Dubois, J.W. ; S. placed in the vestibule, leading from the street, was certain to be popular. With his love of Wickens, P.M., Treasurer ; J. W. Jackson , and here quite a crowd of little folks " looked in active exercise, he cultivated severa l accomplish- I.G. ; I-I. Potter , P.M., W.S., ; E. Hopwood. at the opeen door," with open-mouthed aston- ments of a milder nature ; and it is but a few P.M. ; E. Gilbert , W. H. Livett, F. Bouts, R. ishment at the shivering brethren months since attention was called to certain , awaiting their G. Sprules, F. W. Thompson , F. Moon, J. W. turn to sign the book. It woultl be well if this pieces of verse which, appearing in a public Baldwin , J. Symes, C.F.Payne, J. Richards, unpleasantness were avoided at future Provincial journal , were generally attributed to him. In- J. W. Richardson , J. M. Jackson, R. Lawrence,. Grand Lodge meetings. Moreover, the book deed, he dabbled in painting as well as in poetry ; Hayward , C. Bremerkamp, E. H. Thiellay, was so inconvenientl laced , that many breth- and, altogether, was as notable a figure as any J. y p T. Barriskill , G. E. Wood , J. Marsh, and others. ren did not sign, as they did not care about again to be fonntl in our modern circle of Monarchs. The visitors were Bros. Triptree, ; W. facing the cold and stormy It is strange to find such a man , in the prime J. 13 weather after going \ire, 13to , Sec. The minutes of the meeting upstairs to the cloak-room. So far as could be of health and youth, and with all the results ot held on Thursday, August ijjth , were read ascertained , years of healthful exercise ingrained into his the following were amongst the and unanimously confirmed. The ballots, taken past and present Grand Officers of Cheshire, constitution, suddenly snatched away from his separate ly, for Brother John Mackey Jackson , and other provinces whoaccompanied thc P.G.M place, while such rulers as the Emperor ot , ,' late a member of Mount Lebanon Lodge, as Bros.' Germany and President Thiers show no signs Captain Cope , P.G.S.B. of England , a joining member, and Messrs. Richards and of feebleness or fatigue at an age when most J. and P. Prov. G.S.W. of Cheshire ; C. Dutton , Symes, as candidates for initiation , were in each P.G.S.W. C. men ntaurally seek ropose. ; Captain J. Howard, P.G. J.W. j case declared to be unanimously in favour of J. Bland , P.G. Treasurer ; E. H. Griffiths, P.G. Secretary J. Wood, P.G. Registrar ; R. Hodg-3 The Prov. Grand Master then invested the They should endeavou , by all the means in their son, P.G. Chaplain ; J. T. Lea, P.G. Superin- following as his officers for the ensuing year :— power, to maintain this noble insfitution , which tendent of Works ; F. Stevenson, P.G. S.B. ; G. Cornwall Legh, M.P.,... D. Prov.G. Master. was so well worthy of their support. Hon. William Egerton, P. Prov. J.G.W. ; Major C. Dutton, Prov.G.S.W. The motion was carried unanimously. Kitchen, P. Prov. G.S.B ; H. Howard, P. Prov. Capt. C J. Howard Prov.G.J.W. The P.G.M. :—Masters , Wardens G.J.D. ; T. Smith, P. Prov. G.J.D. ; W. Piatt, , and bre- Rev. R. Hodgson, Prov.G. Chaplain. thren, I must commence my usual address P. Prov. G.J.W. ; G. W. Latham, Past G.D. of , by J. Wood, Prov.G. Registrar. expressing my extreme satisfaction with the England ; J. Twiss, P. Prov. G.O. ; G. A, J. Bland, Prov.G. Treasurer- manner in which you have voted the money just Fernley, P.G.J.W. ; W. J. Bates, P.G.JD. ; T. E. H. Grffiiths, Prov.G. Secretary. proposed by Bro. Cope, and my extreme gratifi- Wainwright, P G.S D.; W Bulley, P. Prov. J. Beresford, Prov.G.S.D. cation for the flattering remarks with reference G.J.D. ; J. Ingham, P.G.S. ; T. Piatt, P. Prov. E. Friend, Prov.G.J.D. to myself. This is only an additional proof of J.G.D. ; J. Swindels, P.G. Tyler j T. Armstrong. G. Whale, Prov.G.S. of W. your confidence in me and I feel the onl P.G. Treas. West Lancashire E. Willoughb , y way ; y, F. Jackson, Prov.G.D. of C in which I can repay P, Prov. J.G.W. ; F. Jackson, P.G.D.C your kindness, will be to , &c. T. Bowers Prov.G.A.D.C. strive even more anxiousl The brethren of the Craft lodges, ranged in y than ever to faithfully J. Tomlinson, Prov.G. Swd. B. perform the most in proper numbers began to assemble in the important office which I hold. T. H. Kirk , Prov.G. Organist. The progress of charity has indeed been most lodge room shortly before 12 o'clock, but it was S. Gilbert, Prov.G.Pursuiviant. satisfactory in this on the stroke of one before the Provincial Grand province. Even since our J. Swindells, Prov.G. Tyler. last Provincial Grand Lodge entered and the proceedings commenced. Lodge meeting, I am happy H. A. Irwin, Prov.G. Steward. to state that After the P.G.M. had been saluted with the , thanks to the Committee of the j.iViartin , „ Fund of Benevolence, we have again been suc- royal sign, the Provincial Grand Lodge was J. W. M'Gill, „ „ cessful in getting our candidate elected opened in due form and solemn prayer offered , the result , Blackhurst, „ „ „ by the P.G.C. J. of united effort. Let this unity of action con- S. Heath, „ tinue, and we shall alway s be able to carry one The P.G. Sec. said the first communication he G. Watson, „ „ ,, candidate. We have now one for the Bovs' had to read was a letter of apology for non- The P.G.M. said they all owed a very great School, and I have every hope that, with the attendance from Bro. George Cornwall h Leg , debt of gratitude to the Committee of the Fund efficient help of the Committee of the Fund of R.W.D.P.G.M., who stated that he regretted he of Benevolence, and the result of their labours Benevolence, we shall also secure his election. unable to be present, in consequence of the ill- ha'cl hitherto been of the most satisfactory Since the last meeting of the P.G.L., the pro- ness of Mrs. Cornwall Legh, and also because, character, they all knew how very efficientl y the gress of Masonry within the province of Cheshire as advised by his medical attendant, he feared chairman of that Committee had done his share has been hi hly satisfactory. The spirit of the that the inclement weather mi ht affect his g g ot the work, and therefore he had the greatest brethren, so far as I know health. Bros. Dr. Crauswick and D. D. Gavin , has been most pleasure in re-appointing their worth brother, harmonious fraternal nnd hosp also sent notes of apology for their unavoidable y , itable. One new Capt. Cope, to that position. absence. lodge has been consecrated—viz : that at Stalys- The Provincial G-iand Master said it would be bridge, No. 1408 , a Iodge to which I sincerel After calling the muster roll of the lodges y in thc recollection of the brethren that, by the wish all prosperity , and I only regret that I had within the province, Bro. Griffi ths read the unanimous vote of the Provincial Grand Lodge, not the honour of consecrating it, although I minutes of the previous annual Provincial Grand it was resolved a jewel should be presented to have the satisfaction of knowing it was efficientl Lodge meeting at Stalybrid ge; an especial y the brethren who fulfilled the responsible ofhec done by my representative. The P.G. L. was P.G.L. meeting held at the same place on the of steward to the two charities. He therefore, also summoned for a peculiarly interesting pur- 1.3th July last, when Lodge No. 1408 was duly had much pleasure in presenting Bro. Simpson pose in connection with the extension of St. consecrated by Bro. Capt. Cope ; and another and Bro. Wood, P.G. Reg., with these jewels, Paul's, and sincerel hope that excellent work especial meeting of the P.G.L. on the of y 3rd having each fulfilled the duties of that office , will produce all the good whi ch is intended. August, at thc same place, when the N.E. hoping their example would be followed by other The number of brethren in the province is corner-stone in connection with the extension of brethren. steadil increasing, but I would once more St. Paul's Church was solemunl y laid. The y , with Bro. Dr. Evans then came forward and said *. reference to this subject call the attention of all minutes were unanimously passed. The minutes , Ri ht Worshi ful Provincial Grand Master, I W. Master's within my province to the address of a meeting of the Committee of the Fund of g p bal e the nonour to offer for your acceptance the issued b Lord Zetland several years since Benevolence were also reatl ane! confirmed with- y , im- out alteration. trowel used in lay ing the north-east corner stone pressing upon the brethren the necessity of look- of St. Paul's Church , Stal brid , as a remem- The P.G. Treas. then submitted his annual y ge ing to the respectability rather than to mere num- brance of that interesting event, and trust you bers of those admitted into the Order. accounts, and before doing so he thanked the will look upon it as an expression of true Ma- P.G.M. and brethren for their warm expression (Applause) . I must also impress upon you the sonic regard m whicli you are held by the necessity of not seeking to countenance the of sympathy with him in his illness at the last brethren of your Province. Thc foundation starting of a new lod unless you are certain annual Provincial Grand Lodge meeting. He ge, stone of that church was laid in 1838 , by your it will be respectable and well supported. I was glad to inform the brethren of the province illustrous predecessor, Viscount Combermere, am well aware that every new lodge kindles a that affairs werc progressing very satisfactoril y, and when you look upon this trowel, we respect- of Masonry in the district but the prin- showing a good balance in their favour. The spark , full y trust you will bear in mind thc circum- cipal thing is to sec that that spark rises into accounts had been carefull y examined by three stances connected with it, (applause) . a steady flame. Then it is your duty to recom- brethren belonging to Lodges Nos. 1166, 2 9-;. The Provincial Grand Master : Bro. Dr. and The balance io the credit of the Fund mend the granting of thc charter, but not till 477. Evans, 1 accept with feefings of gratitude and then. I trust Masonry will continue to flourish of Beneovlence amounted to .C\i 6 is. 'id., of / 4 which you which /, 120c was invested. The balance of the sincere satisfaction this trowel , as it has done, and I assure you it is my intention have presented in such Haltering terms. I to do my duty, as far as I can, with the view of P.G.L. amounted to £261 4s. 3d. Since their assure you breth ren it will always promoting its best interests. (Hear, hear, and last meeting two bonds had run out , and in con- , house, in recollection of sequence ol" the death cf Pro. Smith it was remain treasured in mv applause) . It is my intention , with the blessng necessary to appoint a new trustee. The vacancy the most important ceremony which has taken of the G.A.O.T.U., to hold my Provincial Grand Masonic , and in remem- had been filled in a very satisfactory manner. place during my rule Lodge next year at the town of Altrincham. brance of the work commenced b prede- At the conclusion of the Provincial Grand The transfer of the other bend was not yet com- y my sincerel regret my unavoid- business the brethren, in lull Craft Ma- pleted , but this would doubtless be carried out also cessor. 1 can only y Lodge , in a way which would be an honour to the Craft. able absence from Stal ybrid ge on the interesting sonicclothing and jewels, were marshalled in due I'he accounts were passed bv acclamation. occasion , and hope that if on any future occasion order, and proceeded to Christ Church. should visit that The P.G.M. said ar their last meeling he ex- lhe Provincial Grand Lodge On arriving at the door of the church, the pro- with belter than pressed his feeling of confidence that when he town , they would be favoured cession halted , divided to the right and left, and * submitted the name of Bro. Bland for re-election weather. allowed the P.G.M. to pass np the centre, pre- ' orderto to the important oflice of P.G. Treas. it would Bro. Captain Copelhen moved "That in ceded by Standard and Swordbearer, the P.G. receive tlie cordial assent of the brethren. They make the R.W.P.G.M. of Cheshire a vice-patron officers and brethren followed in succession from then also expressed their most sincere hopes of the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys and the rear. After the numerous brethren had taken guineas be voted commenced. Full cathedral thai they would see him soon amongst them Girls, the sum of one hundred their seats, worship again in improved health. Thanks to the from the funds of thc P.G.L. for that purpose, service was the order of the dav. As the breth- ' G.A.O.T.U. they had him once more in their viz., fifty guineas to the Boys School , and fifty ren entered the church , an appropriate voluntary ' " He felt certain , b the P.G.O. (who also efficiently 111.ust with a satisfactory statement of accounts, guineas to the Girls School. was played y intended to honour of the and ready to give all necessary hel in the sacred he said, that Cheshire fully presided at the organ during the whole p estimation cause of charity. He moved that Bro. Bland be their P.G.M., and held in the same musical service). were ei ht Fund of re-elected P.G. Treasurer, and was certain the as other provinces held theirs. There g A collection was made in aid of the ' raised proposition would meet with the unanimous provinces in which the P.G.M. s had been Benevolence, which amounted to #£14 ios. 6d. to the rank of Vice-Patro n of the Royal Masonic The brethren afterwards returned to the lodge- approval of the the brethren. (Applause.) would be onl y room ge was The motion was seconded by liro. C. Dutton , Institution , and therefore they , where the Provincial Grand Lod unanimousl P.G.S.W., and carried by acclamation. acfing in a becoming manner by y closed in due form. The P.G.M. : Bro. Bland , you have fulfilled approving of this motion. THE BANQUET. ; in seconding ' your duties at great sacrifice of liir.e, personal Bro. Bulley, P. Prov. J.G.W., Shortly after four o cloock, about 200 of the upon Cheshire inconvenience , ami risk to your health , but I hope the motion , said it would be a slur brethren sat down to a banquet , provided hj of the in the to see you in the position to which you have if their P.G.M. were not a Vice-Patron Messrs. Boll?nd and Sons, of Chester, had been so pre- been unanimously re-elected for many years to institution , especially wlmn they great hall of the building. Lord de Tabley ¦-nnvv successful in getting their candidate admitted. sided , and he was supported on either side by. 3 strong muster of his own, and other Provincial Latham , would remind the brethren that however and " All Poor and Distressed Masons." A plea- Grand Lodge officers . The musical perfor- brightly the light of a new lod ge might burn, it sant evening terminated with the ever popular mances of the pleasant gathering were under the should never be lighted when it puts out some " Auld Lang Syne," sung with the greatest hearti- direction of Bro. Thomas Henry Kirk , P.G. more ancient light which burns near it. (Hear, ness. Organist, who presided at the pianoforte, assisted hear, and applause.) As the quasi representative by Bros. Edmondson, Stafford, Dumville, Cuzner, of the Grand Master he thanked the brethren and Hamilton. After dinner, for the cordial manner in which thev had received Uto'lv iitatrg. The Provincial Grand Master gave the toast the toast. Before sitting down he wished to " Her Most Gracious Majesty ," and in doing so give the health of " The Right Honourable Lorp CUMBERLAND. said he would not waste precious time by de Tabley." (Loud cheers.) Amongst all the CARLISLE.— Cumberland Lodge (No. 60) . enumerating the numerous public and private duties the G.M. had to perform, the most re- —A meeting of emergency of this prosperous virtues displayed by the illustrious lady to whom sponsible and most difficult was to appoint the lodge, was held at the Freemasons' Hall, Car- the toast related. She ruled one of the freest Provincial Masters throughout the country, lisle, on the evening of Friday, the 20th ult., and happiest countries in the universe, and he knowing he has to select men who will uphold fo** the purpose of advancing Bro. John Whit- called upon the brethren to drink the toast with the credit of the Craft, prudent and not rash, well, M.P., D.P.G.M. for Cumberland and enthusiasm. The call was cordially responded men who will give satisfaction to the provinces Westmoreland. The ceremony of advancement to, the Masonic version of the national anthem over which they rule. By the manner in which was well worked by Bros. G. G. Hayward P.M., being sung as a so'o, trio, and chorus. you have received this toast, you have shown P.G.J.G., as W.M. ; W. Coast, S.W. ; W. ht in his appointment in Pratchitt, J.W. ; T. G. Herder. S.W. The next toast was " The W.M., the Patron lhat the G.M. was rig J.O. 90,r of the Order, H.R.H. the Prince of Wales, and this case. (Applause.) If the province of 125, M.O. ; W. Murro, P.M. 60, as S.O. ; T. Earl of Chester, the Princess of Wales, and the Cheshire had to decide by p lebiscite wdio should Blacklock, P.M. as J.O. ; F. W. Hayward, Rest of the Royal Family." It was never too be its P.G.M., it would unanimously fall upon P.M. as S.D., and other brethren. This being early, his lordshi p said , to do a good thing, and him whom the Grand Master chose for them. the whole of the business of the lodge of emer-» thexelore, he must ask the brethren to drink the Lord de Tabley had often appeared amonsgt gency, the lodge was duly closed at 9.30, and the health of one who will do the greatest possible* them when he might have been excused. It he brethren adjourned to the house of Bro. F. W. benefit to the Cratt , both as a man, a mason, and consulted his own wishes, he would even that Hayward, whero they spent a very pleasant heir apparent to the throne of Eng land. The djy have shrank from appearing in public, but evening. toast was received enthusiasticall y. Solo and he fell it to be his duty to be amongst them, and chorus, " God B!e?s the Prince of Wales," (solo therefore they ought to be all the more grateful DEVONSHIRE by Bro. Dumville). to him for leaving his seclusion. His Lordshi p S OUTII M OLTON .—Fortescue Lodge (No. 9.) The Provincial Grand Master said he knew the attended their private lod ges gave them his —The regular monthly meeting of this old and brethren had drank the two previous toasts with private ad\ ice, honoured them by his public ¦flourishing lod ge was held ?t the Masonic Hall , all the loyalty, affection, and attachment to the countenance, and therefore he, Bro. Latham, on Monday last ; Bro. Edwin Furze, W.M., in throne and dynasty which was always manifested, thought the very best way in which they could the chair, supported by Bro. E. J. Galliford as but he now came to the throne and dynasty show their gratitude would be to attend to the S.W. ; and Bro. J. T. Shap land as J.W. Bros. which more especiall y concerned them as Ala- very slightest hint he gave. Arden, A. Shapland , and Thomas Grove, of the sons. He gave the health of " The M.W .G.M., The toast was received with genuine en- Constitutional Lodge, No. 55, were ballotted the Marquis of Ripon, and the other Officers of thusiasm and Masonic honours. Ode, " Prosper for, unanimously elected, and advanced to the Grand Lodge." The Marquis of Ri pon now oc- the Art," by the musical brethren. degree of Mark Masters. The business of the cupied the throne after a long array of G.M.'s, The R.W.P.G.M., who, on rising, was greeted lodge being ended , all the brethren present but there was no doubt he would transmit it to with tremendous cheering, said—Brethren, the supped with the W.M. at his private residence, posterity with, increased lustre. In modern kindness and cordiality ot your reception of my and a very pleasant evening was spent. times, at all events, very few had exceeded name, is at all times so affectionate and loyal, their present Grand Master, in his public that it puts it out of my power to return thanks in EANCASHIRE services to his country and the Craft, (Hear, what I would conceive fitting terms. More espe- B OLTON .— Consecration of the Rose and Th istle hear) . As one of the most distinguished ciall y do 1 feel touched by your kindness on the Lodge (No. i.-;8).—In the year 18.56 a warrant servants Jof the Crown, he has ever shown his present occasion , after the remarks made by Bro. was obtained from the Supreme Grand Chapter willingness and ability to do his duty well and Latham on the tender subjects upon which he of Scotland for establishing a lodge to be named mnnfull} ; and as the occupant of the chair of has dilated. He has referred to the events ofthe the St. John's Lodge of Mark Masters, to meet K.S., he has proved himself one of the most past year, which have been fraught with weal and at Bolton , the fi rst Master being Bro. , George zealous servants of the Craft. He (the P.G.M.) woe, more woe than weal ; but in the midst of Barker Brockbank . Since, this time the lodge hatl manv oijportunities of meeting him, and all, I felt I had yonr sympathy and hts been prosperous to such an extent as its most never failed to be struck by the fidelity and zeal support through it all. (Cheers). lam also sanguine promoters could never have anticipated, with which he fulfilled the work of his dis- greatl y comforted on this, my lirst public appear- and now numbers nearly 100 members. As is tinguished office. With reference to the Officers ance, by the countenances of so many brethren of well known thc divided jurisdictions in the Mark of Grand Lodge he might state that when he the Craft. I is one of the great comforts of Free- degree have, until lately, prevented it from being was appointed to the office of Master of that Pro- masonry that, when put out by the cares, troubles, worked in Lancashire, to the same extent that vince, there was not a single Grand officer in the and afflictions of this life, one has onl y to come to would otherwise have been the case, but fortu- count}', but now he was happy to say they had the lod ge and open his heart, pretty sure to find nately there is now a prospect in the future, of two, Bro. Latham , and Bro. Cope, with whose comfort. (App lause). I count upon so many a great success for this degree, in consequence name lie would couple the toast. friends in the Pi >vincial (irand Lodge, that I look of the fusion between the lodges holding under oong. " Oar Grand Master, Bro. Staii 'ord. upon it rs a pr ' -ate lodge. 1 have received so the Grand Chapter of Scotland , and these hold- Bru. Latham , hi responding to the toast , as- many pr >ofs of our kindness and confidence , I ing under the Grand Lodge of .Mark Masters of sure d the brethren that he fell: (jiiite as much now look upon - 'on all ns personal friends in a England and W aies, and fhe dependencies of thc oppresse d as be was gratified , in being ce led ed gn.' .-.t c'e^ie*--;. ' Loud cheers : . The lirst thi ng ihe British Crown. Amongst those who have to return ihanks for the G.M. of all Eng land ar.d you did when 1 j ssamed the command of the anxiously and -.'ealoucly worked to accomplish the Grand Officers, past and present. To have Province , wa.» to make me V ice-President ot tile t his fusion is Bro. George P. Brockbank , upon to combine in his humble self , and take upon charities , and to day have made me Vice whom tne distinguished rank of Past Grand his incompetent shoulders such an amount ol Patron of the Masonic Institution , an honour Warden has been conferred by the Alark Grand Masonic ancl Craft wisdom almost overpowered which I take as a personal compliment. When I Lodge, and under whose auspices, us lirst W.M., him, but still he felt it his duty to reply to the assumed the reins of office we had not a single a warrant f or the Rose and Thistle Lodge, (so toast. If the G.M. had been present that day, he child on the Institution , now we have ten ; we named to commemorate the fusion above referred would have been very much "ratified with the true had not l single vote on the charities, but now to) has been obtained. The meetings are to be Masonic spirit disp layed tiy tiic brethren. Des- we have a most creditable influence on all the held in Freemasons' Hall , Church Institute. pite of the elements, their ardour had not been charities. Our numbers and lodges in tlie Pro- Bolton, on tin; fir. t Thursday in the calendai damped , and and it had been shown that it would vince are increasing, and with the exercise of due month, and the lod ge was consecrated on Mon- take something more than a shower of rain to put caution , I hope the Province will tr.ke and main- day, September 23rd , by the the R.W. Prov. down Masonry. Other powers had tried to do so, tain the rank to which it is justl y due. ! thank Grand Master of Lancashire, Bro. W. Romaine but their noble Order had .survived all , and he be- you, brethre n, lor tlie mar.y favours you havj Callender, who was attended by the following lieved Masonry sll over England was now in a conferred upon me, I thank you fur your constant Grand , and Provincial Grand Officers ; Bros. more flourishing condition than ever it was before. support , and I know thatin the future , if it pleases Thomas Entwistle, Prov. G. Supt. of Works, One-thing, hebelieved , which the G.M. would hav. th G.A.O.T.U. to spare me, I may always reckon Lancashire ; Lieut. Col. Thomas Birchall , Past tola; t em, if lie had been present that day, was that upon your constant efforts in support of Ma- G.W. ; Capt. W. O. Walter, ; Prov. G.M. O. , they should remember the caution given them by sonry , and sympathy with myself. (Loud and J. R. Goepel, Prov. G.S.O. ; John Tunnah, " their P.G.M., viz., to think more of the quality prolonged cheering). P. Prov. G. O.; Will iam Roberts, A. Prov. G. O. ; than the quantity of their members. (Cheers). The remaining toasts on the list were " Bro. John Duffield , Prov.G. Treasurer ; William They should remember that when they made a George Cornwall Leig h, M.P., R.W.D.P.G.M., Ashworth ; Prov. J. G. Deacon; Richard Seed , Mason, they were not e nly making that individual the P.G. Wardens, and other Provincial Grand i 'rov. G. Organist. The brethren having as- a member, but also giving him a vt-te in the Officers of Cheshire ;" " The R.W. and P.G.M.s sembled in the loelge room , received the R.W. management of their lodge, and if he proved ofthe nef g* ' j ouring Provinces • " " 'I'he Visiting Prov. G.M. and ollicers by whom the ceremony uii A-oithy, he migl t be* the means <* r P.G. Office * " the W r ; . Masters of Lodges of consecration was performed , Bro. Roberts introduc ng other un.vorthy men. In addition Unity, 321 , and Four Cardinal Virtues, 079" ; officiating as Director of Ceremonies. Thr fn what, the P.G.M. had said that dav, he, Bro. " The Visil ' - i'T Brethren." "The I'.G. Stew-mh " installation of Master and investiture cf officers by. the R.W. Prov. G.M. ; fol- Order, and enthroned him as Al.P.S., and ele- Now, although you do not seem to apprehend lowed, the officers appointed being, Bros. G. vated the Eminent Sir Knight J. C. Sladen to any serious results from the meeting, though P. Brockbank, W.M. ; Bro. J. Tunnah, S.W. ; the chair of V.E. for the ensuing year. The new there is " nothing like leather ," yet you have Thomas Hall Winder, J.W.j Egerton C. Gil- Al.P.S. then invested the officers as follows :— put a more serious aspect before your readers bert, M.O. ; Thomas Wilson, S.O. ; J. Martin Eminent Sir Knight H. W. Haskins, as H.P. than the meeting really assumed. Rutter, J.O. ; John Sharpies, 1 reasurer; fvobt Eminent Sir Knight Waite, P.S., as Recorder ; Although there were only a few present to Harwood, P.M., Registrar ; James Newton, Sir Knight W. Sandbrook, as Treasurer ; Emi- meet the Illustrious Seymour, the President Secretary ; James Brown, Conductor ; James nent Sir Knight G. W. Davies, as S.G. ; Sir hoped to see more, and that they would stick to Horrocks, S.D. ; George Ferguson, J.D. ; Tfios. Knight E. Howler, as S.B ; Sir Knight D. and stand by him better than leather. Morris, P.M., Inner Guard ; William Dawson, Davis, as H. Eleven brethren were proposed The bark of Yarker and his pups is worse Tyler. The best thanks of the lodge were as fit and proper persons to be admitted into than their bite. awarded to the R.W. Prov.G.M., Bro. Callender, the Order. The conclave was closed in im- I am informed on good authority that there and to the Grand and Prov. Grand Officers pre- perial form and with solemn prayer, at 4.10, are the names of several of the brethren in the m. The sent for the important services rendered on the p. companions of the Order then assem- list, as reported in Alanchester papers, wdio were occasion. The lodge was then closed , and the bled at a very excellent banquet, prepared at the not present at the meeting. brethren to the banquet, after which Clarence Hotel, at whicli the new Al adjourned .P.S. pre- "I know for certain," so my informant says, iven sided, supported by the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were g , the Illustrious Sir Knight " that at ot one time there were forty or fifty, and suitabl to. AV. Williams, lntendant Genera l , y responded and the Emi- who Jhad in some way or other become con- nent Sir Knight J. D. Ihomas, the Vice Presi- nected with the Rite, but in consequence of the dent being the Eminent Sir Kni ht SUFFOLK. g J. C. Sladen, underhand, dogmatical, and unsatisfactory man- PSWICH ge(No. 70)—The V.E., supported b Eminent Sir Kni I .—Albert Victor Lod y ght T. ner in [which things were done, and the bad , Albert Victor Waite, P.S. The usual toasts usual quarterly meeting of the were proposed ill-tempered , cantankerous disposition of our Lod , was held at the Masonic Hall, Ipswich, and cordially received. The companions sepa- ge leader, there are not now one-half that number, rated at about S.30 having on Alonday, the 16th ult., when there were pre- , p.m., spent an in- that in fact all who have any self-respect have structive afternoon sent, Bros. Emra Holmes, W.AL ; the Rev. R. , and a pleasant and harmonious resigned, and declined any further connection eveninsr. N. Sanderson , ALA., Past G. Chaplain , P.AL, with the Rite, or communications with its Acting J.W. ; C T. Townsend, P.G.D. Secre- leaders as such. tary S.W Dr. Beaumont, ; E.J. Robertson, . ; If Yarker and his satellites make use of, and Al.C Acting R.X., Al.O ; W. T. Westgate, , ©rujiiiit l Contsponknrc. enrol the name of every brother (at the installa- S.D. istrar of Alarks ; ; W. Cuchon, Acting Reg tion of of Illustrious Brother Yarker, which, ac- T. Townsend Acting S.O. ; G. Abbott , J. , THE SECRETARYSHIP OF THE ROYAL cording to the Alanchester papers, is to come off Acting Acting J.O. ; AI. Cohen, I.G. ; C Davy, MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR GIRLS. m London) whom they have asked to join, or &c. The W.AL having opened the lodge in with whom they have Tn the Editor of Tlie Freemason. conversed on or abont the ancient form, and the minutes having been read Rite, won't they Dear Sir and Brother — make a grand show, and seem; and confirmed, the ballot was taken for Bro. , more than is real—eh * Frederick Bennett, of the Prince of Wales Lodge, In the Daily Xt'irs , Te/egrnph, Stan- dard , and other newspapers, paragraphs H ARRY. who was unanimously accepted. Bro. Atkin, have October , ist, 1872. another candidate, alread y balloted , for being pre- appeared with reference to the probable retire- ment of Bro. Patten sent, both brethren were admitted , and advanced , from the office of Secretary PROVINCIAL of the Royal Alasonic Institution for Girls GRAND OFFICERS tothe honourable elegree of Alark Alaster, the ; which Io the Editor of the he has so worthly filled ior many years. All the Free in a sou. impressive ceremony being performed by Bro. Dear Sir and Brother subscribers to this most excellent Charity ,— Sanderson , to whom the W.AI. had resigned his will 1 was regret the necessity for Hro. Patten ' very {-leased to read the corres- chair. This .being thc meeting for the elec- s retirement, pondence that has but under present circumstances we see appeared in your paper under tion of W.AL , Treasurer, and Tyler, for the en- no other the above heading, ' prospect in view. which clearl v shows that suing year, and the W.AI. having resumed his some reform is wanted Such being the case , and not knowing in Provincial Grand gavel, the ballot was taken for the brethren , when whether Lod ges, antl I think any publicity will be given to make the the first and best that could Bro. Westgate was unanimously elected W.AI. ; vacancy be adopted generall known , I think it ri , would be to give the Provincial Grand Bro. Cuckord was electetl Treasurer , by a large y ght to announce Lodge (as all other lod that at the suggestion of a large number of Vice ges have,) the right to elect majority, and Bro. G. Spalding, the worthy and their Alaster, and that this Presidents and Life Govenors of the Institution should be done yearly. much respected Tyler , was again unanimously , And further I think that - Bro. Robert Wentworth Little , P.AI., Prov every Lodge in a Pro- elected as Ty ler. The lod ge having been closed G.Sec. vince, should Aliddlesex , ,has decided to become a yearly recommend one or more the brethren retired for refreshment. Tne nsnal J-C candidate brethren to for the Secretaryshi the Provincial Grand Alaster from toasts having been given , lhe W.AI. called upon p, when the proper time whom he arrives. should select his officers ; this would the brethren to drink the health of their newly do away with the favouritism Bro. Little is well-known as a most zealous that now appears elected W .AI., Bro. W. T. Westgate. He, the , to govern their election. W.AI., knew Bro. Westgate lo be a very worthy intelli gent, and learned Alason , and therefore 1 should be glad to have your opinion and energetic Alason , and he felt sure he would 1 need not at the present time say aught in his , and that of your subscribers , on these be able to fill the chair far better than he himself praise, especiall y when he* was latel y presented suggestions of mine, w hich would obli ge, had done. He was elected unanimously, which with a purse of some hundreds 'of pounds in ap- Yours fraternall he must feel was a a great compliment , anil he preciation of his through Alasonic qualities , and y, was sure Bro. Westgate woultl do credit to the London Alasons are as familiar with his name as P.AI. Oct. ist 18 72. lod ge in his capacity as WM. Bro. Westgate any I know of , 1 may say, however, that a great briefly and modestl y responded , slating at the deal of Bro. Littles' literary productions in aid of same time that whateve r he* was deficient in the spread of a knowled ge of our ancient 1 listory A N KW D LI 'ARTI .' KK .—During many years ' knowledge of the ceremonies, he was sure he and beautiful ceremonies , not having seen the li"*ht acquaintance with the Alasonic press of Europe, we do not might call Bro. Sanderson for his assistance. other than anonymously, f ew, but his most inti- recollect ever to have seen any notice He begged to thank the brethren for the honour mate friends are at all able to estimate the services taken of American Grand Lodge transactions, beyond an they had conferred upon him. t ine or two of he* has rendered to lhe Craft generally, not onl y occasional acknowled gment of printed the brethre n present contributed to the harmony as a dili gent and painstaking Preceptor, but also transactions received. In a late number of the of the evening, and the brethren separated. as an accurate investi gator of our more hidden London Free ma son , however, we find a very full mysteries and able Alasonic student. Lest it report of lhe proceedings of our Grand Lodge should be thought presumptive of me thus to at its late annual communication , cop ied from write , when 111 reality there is no vacancy at pre- an American journal. We cannot say how far sent existing, 1 ' our English brethren may be interested in our beg to enclose one of the par- " llcb Cross of (Constantine. graphs in question (from the Daily Xenv,) and doings, but we regard the act of our esteemed hope you will kindly publish it. contemporary 111 affording them the opportunity AIONAiOUTHSHIRE. Yours fraternall y. to know something of our mode of transacting business, and the nature P ONTYI ' OOL .— Girent Cuiielare (No. 23).— W ILLIAM J A MKS JI LOHAN . of the business trans- The bi-monthly meeting of this conclave , was held Truro, Cornwall , Oct, 1 , 1872. acted , as a welcome indication of a growing at the Alasonic Hall , on Pontypool , on Thursday nearness towards us, and the beginning let us ° September 19th , at 2 p.m. This being the, SPURIOUS RITE OF AIEAI1TIIS . hope, not only of closer relations, but of a nearer meeting for the enthroning of the new Sovereign Tn the Editor nf tlie freemason. approach in esoteric matters than has prevailed and V. E., and the investment of officers , a con- Dear Sir and Brother ,—¦ since our Alasonic, like our national allegiance,, siderable number of the companions of the Order Having read your leader on the above was withdrawn from the mother country . It is were present. The Illustrious Sir Knight W. subject in the Freemttsim of Saturday, the 28th especially desirable that in the questions now Williams, lntendant General for Alonmouth- ult., you will , no doubt, permit me to correct pending between the Alasonic powers of the shire, was present , and occup ied the throne, he your impression as to the importance of the meet- United States and those of Europe, England being supported bv the Eminent Sir Knight T. ing held iu Alanchesler , ou Saturday, September should stand on the same ground as we do, and Waite, Al.P.S. ; Eminent Sir Kni ght J. D. 7th , a notice of which, purporting to be a report , lend her powerful aid in maintaining the right. If the Thomas, P.S., and . Eminent Sir Knight J. R. appeared in thc Alanchester papers of the 91I1 press wields the same influence in Europe Jenkins, V.E. The Conclave was opened in September , Tg iving 'an array of names, some of that it does in this country, an opportunity now the several degiees , and the Illustrious Sir Kni ght which not onl y stand well in the Craft , but hold offers to do thc craft yeoman service, and we "W. Williams admitted Eminent Sir Knight J. important positions in the Mark , Arch, or Tem- trust that the Freemason will be heard in the R. Jenkins to the .degree of Soverei gn of the plars, &c, \*c. matter— Xeta York P is/ialc/i. METROPOLITAN MASONIC MEETINGS. Lodge 1228, Beacontree, Private Rooms, Leytonstone. „ 1305, St. Marylebone, Eyre Arms Tavern, St. John's The Dnke of St. Albans, as Provincial Grand For thc Week ending Friday, October 11, 1872. Wood. Master Mason of Lincolnshire, will lay the ,, 12 60, Hervey, Swan Tavern. Walham Green. first stone of a new Masonic Hall, at Lincoln,* on ,, 1306, St. John of Wapping, Gun Tavern, High-st, the 25th inst. The Editor will be glad to have notice fro m Secretaries Wapping. Lodges and Chapters of any change in place or time of of Supreme Council ofthe 33rd Degree, Masonic Hall, Golden CORNWALL .—The Senior and Junior War- meeting. square. dens' chairs, presented by the late Provincial Council of thc Illustrious Knights, K.H. 30 ° at 33 Grand Master, Bro. Augustus Smith, to the SATURDAY , OCT. 5m. Golden-square, 4.43. Banquet at Freemasons' Ta- Grand Lodge Room at Truro, have just arrived. General Committee Boys' School, Freemasons' Mall , at 4. vern , 7.30. They arc handsomely carved in. teak , and are Star Lodge of Instruction Marquis of Granb Pythagorean Lodge of Instruction (79), Prince of Orange, (1275), y, fitting companions to the Worshi ful Master's New Cross-road, at 7; Bro. C. S. Dilley, Preceptor. Greenwich , at 8 ; Bro. J. Robt. Nash, Preceptor . p Sphinx Lodge of Instruction (1329), Castle Tavern, United Strength Lodge of Instruction (228), the Grafton chair, also presented by the same lamented gen- Camberwell-road, at 7 30; Bros. Thomas and Wor- Arms, Prince of Wales's Road, Kentish Town, at 8 . tleman.—Cornish Paper. thington. Preceptors. Bro. J. N. Frost, Preceptor. Mount Sinai Chapter of Instruction, Union Tavern, Air- Israel Lodge of Instruction , Rising Sun Tavern, Globe-road street, at 8 ; Comp. Brett, Preceptor. at 7.30 ; Bro. Isaac Saqui, Preceptor. %VatxX\u\m\\\i,y Manchester Lodge of Instruction , Yorkshire Grey, London New Concord Lodge of Instruction , Rosemary Branch Street, Fitzroy-st-uarc, at 8; Bro Ash, P.M., Precep- Tavern , Hoxton , at 8. T? OYAL Alasonic Institution for Girls.—Go- ge of Instruction , Railway Tav., tor. Confidence Lod London- vernors and Subscribers are earnestly solicited to '\1 '" ,N'*A\ , Wt I . 7. street, City, at 7.30. Support the Election of CHARLOTTE ge of Instruction , Horse and Groom A. JAY (Orphan), Lodge 25, Robert Burns, Freemasons' Mall. Royal Union Lod Thursday next. Mrs. Hungerford.road , N,; or Winsley-street , Oxford-st reet, at 8. Bro. T. Jay, on „ 60, Unity, London Tavern, Bish opsgate-st. Tavern , A. morning of Election , at Freemasons' Mall Adams Preceptor. . „ 72 , Royal Jubilee, Andertons's Hotel, Fleet-st. , „ 144, St. Luke's, Masons' Hall , Basinghall-street. Peckham Lodge of Instruction , Maismore Arms, Park-road, A T O N E Y.— LOANS granted immediately, Peckham at 8 ; Bro. David Rose, Preceptor. / „ 188, Joppa, Albion Tavern , Aldersgate-street. from £100 to £2,000 at 5 per cent., repayable over „ 1319, Asaph, Freemasons' Hall. Temperance in the East Lodge of Instruction , George the Three, Four, or Five Years, on Personal Security and Life £'hap. 28, Old King's Arms, Freemasons' Hall. Fourth , Catherine-street, Poplar. Policy effected with the WEST OF ENGLAND INSU- Instruction , Thicket Hotel „ 174, Sincerity, Cheshire Cheese Tavern , Crutched Stanhope Lodge of , Anerly, at RANCE CO., (Established 1807.) Bro. H Preceptor. Friars. 7.30. p.m. ; . W. Lindus, Apply to the Superintendent of Agents, „ 1056, Victoria, Masons' Hall, Masons'-avenue, J. CROCKER , Neville Street, Newcastle. Basinghall-street. London Rridge. T HURSDAY OCT. IO. Agents Wanted. Mark Lodge, No. 22, Southwark, Bridec House Hotel General Committee Girls' School Now Publishing, supplied to Subscribers only, Strong Man Lodge « Instruction (45), Old Jerusalem Quarterl y , Freemasons' Hall , at 4. THE PEOPLE'S Tavern , St. John * Gate, Clerkenwell, at 8 *, Bro, James Terry, Preceptor. Lodge 19, Athelstan , City Terminus Motel , Cannon-st. TJTSTORY OF CLEVELAND AND ITS Friendshi Ship and Turtle Tavern , Leaden- -LX * .Camden Lodge of Instruction (704), Adelaide Tavern , „ 206, p, VICINAG E ; Mavcrstock-hill , at 8; Bro. T. A. Adams, Preceptor. hall-st. Being an Historical , Topographical, and Statistical Ac- Eastern. Star Lodge of Instruction Royal Hotel, Mile- ,, 860, Dalhousie, Anderton 's Hotel, Cannont-st. count of the past and present stale of each Parish , Town- (9s), 6, Cappcr Marine Hotel ,Victoria Dock, end-road, at ; Bro. E. Gottheil , Preceptor. ,. 107 , ship, and Hamlet within the Wapentake of Lanbaurgh, 7.30 , Finsbury Park, Finsbury Park Ta vern Seven British Oak Lodge of Instruction, Bank of Friendship „ 1288 , and the Boroughs of Whitby and Stockton-on-Tees ; the ^ Tavern, Mile End , at for 8. Sisters Road, N. Soil , Produce , Manufactures, Antiquities , Natural Curiosi- 7 , , Globe Tavern Royal Hill Greenwich. -fit. James's Union Lodge of Instruction (180), Horse and Cbapter^ot) Hope , , ties, and Benefit Societies ; with Copious Pedigrees of the Groom Tavern , Winsley-street, (opposite the Pantheon), Provincial Grand Chapter and Lodge of the Royal Order principal Families, Memoirs of Memorable Men, careful ** ** at o clock. Oxford-street , at 8 ; Bro. J. R. Stacey, Preceptor. of Scotland , , , Golden-square, 4 ' Chronicles of the most Remarkable Events, Notices of the "Wellington Lodge of Instruction , White Swan Tavern , The R.A. Chapter of Improvement, Freemasons' Hall Manners and Customs, Sports and Pastimes, Legends and Deptford , at 8; Bro, C. G. Willey, P.M. 1155, Fidelity Lodge of Instruction (3), Yorkshire Grey, London- Superstitions , and a Glossary of the North York Dialect, Preceptor. st., Tottenham Court-road , at 8 *, Bro. T. A. Adams, BY BRO. GEORGE MARKHAM TWEDDELL , SSt. John of Wapping Lodge of Instruction (1306), Gun Preceptor. Fellow of the Royal Historical Society ; of the Societies of Antiquaries Tavern , High-street, Wapping, at 7 ; Bro. 1. Mortlock Panmure Lodge of Instruction (720), Balham Hotel , Bal- of Scotland and Newcastle-upon-Tyne ; of Preceptor. ham , at 7 30 ; Bro. John Thomas, Preceptor. the Royal Society of Northern Antiquaries, Copenhagen , ¦West Kent Lodge of Improvement 1297), St. Sa\iour's Col Finsbury Lodge of Instruction , .J olly Anglers' Tavern , &.C, &c. lege, Stansted-road , Forest-Hill, at 7.30; Bro. H. W Bath-street, City-road ; Bro. Stean, Preceptor. To be completed in 32 Parts at 6d. each , containing 40 Lindus, Preceptor. Unked Mariners' Lodge of Instruction , Three Cranes, pages of crown quarto double columns, thus . giving for Mile-end-road , at 8 ; Bro. T. J. Barnes, Preceptor. iCs. 1,280 pages, or about 2 ,560 columns of letter-press, Tt*ESDAX , OCT. 8. Whittington Lodge of Instruction (862), Crown Tavern , being twice as much matter as is given in any other His- Lodge 180, St. James's Union , Freemasons' Hall. Holborn , at 8 ; Bro. Lewis Alexander, P.M. 1S8. tory of Cleveland at three or four times the price. „ 19 8, Percy, Ship and Turtle, Leadenhall-st. Preceptor. In addition to nearl y all the fine Woodcuts given in „ 211, St. Michael's, Albion Tavern , Aldersgate-st. Chigwell Lodge of Instruction , Bald-faced Stag Hotel, Ord's History, the Work is Illustrated by numerous other „ 228, United Strength , Old Jerusalem Tavern , St. Buckhurst Hill , at 7. 30. Engravings, executed specially for it; is neatly printed , John's Gate. Doric Chapter of Instruction , Rising Sun Tavern , Globe- with new type, on good paper; and contains all the infor- „ 548, Wellington, White Swan Tavern , Deptford. road , BethnalGreen , at 8; Comp. T. J. Barnes, Pre- mation to be derived from previous histories of the dis- „ 834, Ranelagh, Royal Sussex Hotel , Hammersmith. ceptor. trict , with a mass of other curious particulars relating both „ 917, Cosmopolitan , City Terminus Hotel , Cannon-st. Ebury Lodge of Instruction , Bro. Palmer 's, 12, Ponsonby.-, to thc Past and to the Present , collected by the Author 11 933' Doric, Anderton's Hotel , Fleet-st. st., Milbank. during the last thirty years. A chapter on the Geology of „ 1269, Stanhope, Thicket Hotel, Anerley. Cleveland has been kindly contributed by Professor Phil- Chap, Jerusalem , Freemasons Hall. li ps, and the manuscri pt information collected by the late 185, Fin DAY , OCT. 11. Supreme Council of the 33rd Degree, Masonic Hall, 33, Mr. Justice Temple for his long-projected History of Cleve- Golden-square. Lodge 177, Domatic, Anderton's Hotel , Fleet-st. land (including some useful communications by the late Grand Council and Senate, Red Cross of Constantine, Chapter 33, Britannic , Freemasons' Hall. learned Archdeacon Todd), has been obligingly placed at Caledonian Hotel , Robcit-street , Adelphi , at 6 p.m. Mount Calvary K.T. Encampment, Freemasons' Tavern. the Author 's disposal. Sydney Lodge of Instruction , Cambrid ge Hotel, U ppe , Stability Lodge of Instruction , No. 217, Guildhall Ta- Subscribers' names received by TWI - DDEI .I. and S ONS , Norwood. vern , ^"t, Gresham-street , City, at (>. liro. Henry Cleveland Printing- and Publishing Offices, Stokesley. .Metropolitan Chapter of Instruction , Portugal Hotel , Muggerid ge, P.M. 192 and 715, Preceptor. ge of Instruction , Union Tavern , Air-st., 'pHE SOUTH-WESTERN INDEX LIST Fleet-street, at 7 *, Com]). Brett , Preceptor. Robert Burns Lod Regent-st. nf Furnished and Unfurnished Houses to he let, and of T3omatic Lodge of Instruction , Palmerston Tav., Grosvennr- Ksiates for talc iu the South-west of London , is published park, Cambenvell, at 8; Bro. Joh n Thomas, Pre- Unions Emulation Lodge of Improvement for M.M.'s Monthly by ' Hall at ceptor. Freemasons , 7. MR. JAS. STEVENS , AUCTIONEER & ESTATE AGENT Faith Lodge of Instruction , Refreshment Rooms, Victoria-st. Temperance Lodge of Instruction , Victoria Tav., Victoria CLAPHAM COMMON , SAV. (opposite Westminster Palace Hotel) at 8 ; Bro. C. *.. road , Deptford , at 8. A useful work of reference for those seeking Residences , and saving Cottebrune, Preceptor. Burdett Coutts Lodge of Instruction (1278), Approach much trouble in obtaining information of properties for Yarborough Lodge of Instruction, Green Dragon, Stepney, Tavern , Approach-road, Victoria-park , at 8 ; Bro. Geo. disposal in the S.W . district. Bro. T. Barnes,!' . M., Preceptor. W. Verry, Preceptor. Send post-card with your address, and a copy will he forwarded at 8 *, J. by return post. 'Prince Fredk. William Lodge of Instruction (753), Kni ghts Clapton Lodge of Instruction , * White Hart, Clapton, at 7.30; __ _ of St. John Tavern , St. John's Wood ; Bro. F. G. Bro. |oh n Saunders, Preceptor. THE LONDON MIRROR. Baker, Precepto r. Royal Standard Lodge e>f Instruction (1298), The Castle Published every Saturday; price -jd. Dalhousie Lodge of Instruction , King Edward, Triangle, Tavern , Holloway, at 8 ; Bro. R. Lee, (P.M. 193, W.M. The object of this journal is 'to set forth the claims of the many Religion. , Educational , Uenevolent , and Prudential Institutions ol" Hackney, at 7. **o. Bro. J. Saunders, Preceptor. 129 8,) Preceptor. * Instruction (No. Prince of the United King dom , and week by week to report their proceedings Florence Nightingale Lodge of Instruction , Masonic Hall Pythagorean Chapter of 79), whether as Meetings , Sermons, Anniversaries , or Elections, so as to William-street, Woolwich, at 7.30. Orange, Greenwich-road , at 8 ; Comp. W. West Smith , pv-esent these National Iwtiuuums to the favour of the Public. Oflice , Southampton-row , KussuH-suuarc , Loudon , W.C. Prosperity Lodge of Instruction , Gladstone Tavern , Preceptor. $q, Bishopsgate-st. Within , at 7.30; Bro. Bolto n, (W.M* Westbourne Lodge of Instruction (733) Horse and Groom, K THE FREEMASON " OF ST. LOUIS* 1227), Preceptor. Wr insley-strcet , Oxford-Street , at 8. -1 —The Largest iWasnu 'c Monthly in thc Wnrhl. Published lebone Lodge of Instruction (1305), British Stores ge of Instructio , Portugal Hotel , Fleet- nt St. Louis , Mo., by Georec Frank (Wiley, Grantl Secretary and St. Mary Metropolitan Lod , Recorder of the four 'Grand Hollies ol' Missouri. Tavern , New-street, St. John's Wood , at 8; Bro. T. street, at 7 ; Bro. Brett, Preceptor. The l'Veem-ison contains tidini's from even- minrter of tlie world , A. Adams, Preceptor. Belgrave Lodge of Instruction , Duke of Wellington Hotel , and will lie found of great advantage to all Masons , especially those pring-gardens, Charing-cross; Bro.Pulsfe d , Preceptor. interested in American alVairs. Terms i?** per annum , and lo those Wi-DSEsnA Y, O CT. 10. S who subscribe for the London Freemason the price will lie $1.50 Instruction , Three Cranes I aveni, Mile- Institution , at o' clock Doric Lodge of currency. I'asla^e free. Committee of Masonic Benevolent 3 , at 8 ; Bro. Isaac Sai[ui , Preceptor. ' Hall. end-road Subscri ptions received at the Office of the London " Freemason," Lod ge 3, Fidelity, Freemasons Burgoyne Lodge of Instruction , Grafton Arms, Prince of 10S, Fleet-street. , Freemasons' Hall , William- ,, 13, Union of Waterloo °Wales's-road , N.W., at 8. street, Woolwich. s Lodge of Instruction (144) , Gladstone Tavern , THE ENTR'ACTE, Guildhall Coffee House, Gresham-st . St. Luke' „ 15, Kent, Brompton-road , S.W. ancl THEATRICAL REVIEW, Vitruvian , White Hart , College-st, Lambeth. A MUSICAL „ 87, United Pil grims Lod ge of Instruction , Duke ol Edinburgh , -^ *- Price One Penny. Used as a programme at the „ 147, Justice, White Swan, Hi gh-st, Deptford . Brixton , at ; Bro. J. Thomas, P.M. Music I lalls. The Entr'acte Turtle Shepherd's-lanc, 7 princi pal London andProvinci.il „ 238, Pilgrim , Shi p and , Leadenhall-st. circulation , and gets into the hands of Anderton 's Hotel, Fleet-st. 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