working of its Lodges as well as the social standing of its members. No doubt some time back popular % ffienrr Christmas. opinion on this point was nearly, if not quite correct, but such radical changes and improvements have been A LTHOUGH the date which appears at the head introduced during the last few years that a different of our present number points to a period when verdict is now necessary in connection with the the festivities of the Christmas of 1890 will he num- Masonic Order as practised North of the Tweed. bered with the events of the past The latest efforts of our Scottish friends towards , the seasonable raising their Freemasonry to a par ^vith that of their greeting with which we commence our present neighbours have been in the direction of an improved remarks is not wholly out of place, as our paper will system of organised benevolence, and the results of he issued some days in advance of its date, and will their labours in this quarter during the year now nearly closed have been so satisfactory as to win for be in the hands of our readers before they start on, them universal commendation and respect. It was what we hope will be to them, the enjoyment of a suggested some months back that a supreme effort Merry Christmas. Good wishes and kindly greetings should be made to raise at least £10,000 as the are an especial feature at this season of the nucleus for a Scottish fund of extended Masonic year, benevolence, and among the methods proposed for and whether we are dealing with Freemasons or with the realisation of this desire was the holding of a those outside its mystic circle, it is customary to monster Masonic Bazaar in Edinburgh during the make some departure from ordinary routine, and present month of December. It would seem the entire Scottish Craft fell in with this suggestion, and extend our hearty good wishes to all with whom we support was rendered by the various home Lodges, as come in contact. These greetings are not mere well as those working in India and the Colonies, while empty words, the outcome of fashion or custom, but the leaders of the Order in Scotland gave early the true expression of the good feeling promise of their support and encouragement, and and cordiality secured for the proposed Bazaar the patronage of which at all times exists among us, but which cannot royalty and distinguished individuals throughout the always find expression amid the business and excite- kingdom. The Bazaar has now been held, and we ment of everyday life. During the many years imagine its success has not only satisfied its most enthusiastic workers but has led them to congratulate THE FREEMASON 'S CHRONICLE has been in existence we those with whom the proposal originated on a most have had the pleasure of regularly addressing a large successful and satisfactory termination. The desire number of old friends through its pages, and as year of the prime movers of the Bazaar was to raise a sum ol ±10,000 ; they have succeeded in doing that, and by year the season of Christmas has come round we have already secured £5,428 beyond what they have had the gratification of knowing we have added worked for , while the surplus stock of unsold goods is to the number of those whose friendship we value, as so great that an " encore " Bazaar is contemplated in Glasgow within the next few days. It compared with the previous year. We can only hope would be almost impossible to give even a summary of the such satistactory progress may attend our efforts in many and varied methods which have been adopted the future, and thai; when thc holiday season of 1891 by the Scottish Craft during the past half year to comes round we may have the gratification of raise funds for this grand scheme of benevolence. Concerts, lectures, balls, and entertainments of all extending our greetings, not only to all to whom description, have been made use of for the good cause, we now address ourselves, but also to a very large and large sums have been realised in different number of new friends who, we hope, will spring-up quarters, which are yet more than likely to consider- ably augment already around us during the coming year. In once the total received, so that more before the final day of settlement arrives it is not too expressing our hearty greetings, we take the oppor- much to expect a considerable addition to the already tunity of also wishing our supporters handsome total mentioned above. * It would be very difficult to attempt any forecast as 31 1WU Mi §riuM f nv f w, to the outcome of this most successful movement.. To haye raised upwards of fifteen thousand pounds from the sale of fancy work or from entertainments SCOTTISH MASONIO BENEVOLENCE. at a public Bazaar points to an amount of enthusiasm and co-operation that might safely be left to surmount TjTEEEMASONJSY in Scotland has long been any difficult y,and it does not require a very particular -1- regarded as something very different to its • knowledge of the extent to which such a work makes counterpart in England, both in respect to the inner ' itself felt to form an estimate of the enthusiasm in tho cause of Masonic Benevolence which must have total of £15,428. There is a large quantity of goods still unsold, nnd those, or a great proportion of thero, will, I understand, be been raised among the members of tho Order and brought io Glasgow for disposal by means of a snpplementary thoir friends in Scotland. Is it to be supposed that bazaar to be hold somo time this month, provided all accommodation tins immense army ol workers will rest content now oan be bad.— " Mnllett ," in Glasgow Evening News. they have given the Fund a fair start ? Will they It is worth noting that the Bazaar added over £13,000 to tho not'rather continue their effort s in the future , and so Benevolent Fnnd of the Order, after deducting all expenses. Farther sales and donations are expected to increase the amount by strive to secure a successful voyage for the under- at least £5000. So popular was the show that ou Saturday night taking they have auspiciously launched ? We venture after six o'clock the gate money at two shillings a.head produced a to think such will prove to be the case, and we shall total of £180. —Scots Observer. lie much surprised if the splendid start of this Scottish There seems to be a good deal of monoy in Edinbnrgh just now, for at the Qrand Masonic Bazaar last week £15,500 waa netted, and Masonic Benevolent Fund does not lead to most the expenses will not exceed £2000 ; so that, on the whole, £13,500 satisfactory results in the future. As may be imagined, will bo realised. In addition thoro are goods worth more than the outcome of the Bazaar at Edinburgh has called £5000 left over, for tho sale of which there is to be a supplementary bazuar in Glasgow in the spring. I hoar tho Masonic Bazaar has forth loud expressions of approval from the daily and proved no unmixed blessing to some who took part in it. Severa l weekly papers of Scotland , and not a few of those tadisa and gentlemen are in bed with different ailments, and tho issued as far south as London have added their mead secretary of the bazaar is laid np with a severe attack cf typhoid of nraise for the zeal and energy displayed over this fever.— World. of Scotland and their friends. The series of entertainments of all kinds now being given here by matter by the Craftsmen the Freemasons, in aid of their Benevolent Fund, is the biggest thing Let us hope that the men and women who have of the kind which haa ever yet been organised in Scotland . Tho united their effort s during the past few months, and actual Festival, from the opening of tho dramatic performances in a marked success, may never tho Theatre Royal, on the 24th November, to the close of the Bazaar who have secured such in the Waverley Market, will occupy a full fortnight. But there have have occasion to appeal for aid from the fund they also been numberless supplementary, or perhaps I should pay pre- have now so fairly started, but that their future and liminary, entertainments for the samo object all over the country for the future of Freemasonry generally under the ever so long, in tbe form of concerts, bazaars, and -exhibitions of the work to be sold at the great central Bazaar. The Masons say that Scottish Constitution may be one of continued pros- they aim at raising £10,000, but I fancy they will find themselves perity and good fortune. with a nice snrplns over that sum. Of course their great success is whose efforts the success ol tne ±5azaar not to be wondered at when it is realised thafc the Festiva l, althou»h Those to hold in Edinburgh, is the outcome of Masonio enthusiasm and was mainly due are :—-Sir Archibald Campbell Presi- Brotherly Love over all Scotland, the very farthest outlying isles of dent, Bros. Charles Baxter Chief Superintendent, Shetland and tho Hebrides having each sent their contribution to fche ft. II. Vallance, W. Iviaon Macadam, A. Marshall and general whole * * * * A very handsome volume in memorial of the bazaar has been brongut out. It is entitled " Pot-Pourri " Superintendents, J. M. Henry , and con-i W. E. Mann Divisional tains contributions fiom Mr. Stevenson , W . II. Mallock, H. Hall- Architect, C. C. Nisbet Chairman of the Baffles burton, Mrs. R. Hardy, Sarah Tjtlor, J. Carrie, and John Geddie. It Committee, W. G. Stevenson and James Forrest is beautifull y illustrated by well-known artists, anl i.s tastefully Directors of the entert ainments, and W. A. Davis b**mid.— Lad y. Secretary. As all the world knows, there was only one woman ever admitted into the mysteries of Freemasonry, and for that she had her Eve-like curiosity to thank, and not the will of the Order. But though ready to deny the superior sex nil participation iu the benefits of the Brotherhood , Freemasons are not above appenling to wiimen for helpon occasions when money baa wi be raised by the busy bazaar, and never THE RECENT SCOTTISH MASONIC with better grace than in Edinburg h just u>>w , when the object of the Fancy Fair in the Waverley Marfcrfc ia to create a fund for the BAZAAR. widows aud orphans of members of tho Order, as well as to assist aged and indigent Masons who havo fuller! on eeil days. And nobly SIR ARCHIBALD CAMPBELL, Grand Master Mason have the ladies responded to the appeal . * * * * Tho far East, «s of Scotland, has isfmed tbe following letter of thanlcs well as the far West, has sent its go.>d wishes iu a pructioal fi.rm. to the " Craft " in connection with the recent Bazaars held There ia n stall wholly furnished with aw ti From Iudin , China, and in Aberdeen and Edinburgh:— Japan, and another containing tho jiifia of tho Colonics ai;d foreign parts. To many peoplo these will he not thi) least, interesting portion Blythswood, 8th December 1890. of tha Bazaar, as the goods are all uncommon and quaint, not infre- Brethren,—I take the earliest opportunity that lies in my power quently to tho verge of ugliness. Certainl y the Indian fcovs aud the to thank the ladies and gentlemen who have combined with you, idols aro grotesque and hideous enough ; but tho wood carving, the Freemasons holding of the Grand Lodge of Scotland , for the untiring brass work, the pottery, and the Fkins, rugs, weapons, aud bnmzea zeal, kindness, and liberality which have made the Grand Masonic are beauti ful and characteristic. I particularly admirer! a sot of egg- Bazaar so groat a triumph. Where every one haa done nil in bis shell ohina , made in Pokin , very tiny, and so fine that you could power to bring onr undertaking to so satisfactory an issue, ifc would almost see throngh them.— People ' s Journal (Glasgow). be invidious to sin-rle oufc any individual for special thanks ; bufc I h ave to remind the brethren thafc had ifc nofc been for the co-opera- The canny Scot has at any rate shown very conclusively thut he tion of ladies and gentlemen unconnected with Freemasonry, ifc would can produce untold "bawbees " when he chooses. Marchionesses, - have been impossible for us to have commanded success. My special Countesses, and representative! of the old stock in Scotland jostled thanks are due to the General Purposes Committee, who have devoted with the smaller fry in the Waverley market, whieti had beon themselves and have given much of their valuable time to the Egyptianised , in the promiscuous trafficking of their wares. Raffias organisation and management of the Bazaar. I thank the Provinces aro against the conscience of the Scotch folk, but thoy found and local Committees' for their devotion and for the energy they have absolutely no objection to unlimited " subscription sales !" Tbe Prince of Wales and the Duke of Fife were the largest contributors displayed. To our brethren far away, who through the Indian, to the game stalls. Live animals were a Colonial, and Foreign Lodges have contributed gifts as valuable as galore. Donkeys, sheep, haeton and pair of ponies, goats they are rare, our gratitude is due. I thank the Masters of the bear, a p , dogs, rabbits, and bird s Metropolitan Province for the support they have given from the were all offered for sale and freely taken, two thousand tickets being conception of the undertaking, and the arduous duties they have disposed of for the phaoton and ponies. Sir "Archie " Campbell, of performed during the Bazaar. My besfc thanks are also due to the Blythswood, the Grand Master Mason of- Scotland, who opened tho Bazaar was ubiquitous, and he and Lord Haddington were constant Stewards, who in coming forward have so greatly helped us in , patrons of " Pharoah'a Theatre " of which Mr. Forrest of ComiHton , carrying out the regulations of the Committee^ of Management, and , , sole lessee and manager and where Mr. Mercer-Adam was also for fcheir untiring courtesy and good nature. Bufc, above all, may was " ," I be permitted to congratulate the lady stall-holders and their rqnally successful in cramming the house, whether he gave a musical Hypnotised " assistants npon this magnificent achievement, which ia mainly due to sketch " , or in the costume of a Newhaven fishwife them ? I know thafc any words whioh ifc is in my power to use are showed off " Mrs. Jarley'a Waxworks," " Jim " Elliot, of Wolfeleo totally inadequate to do ju stice to the efforts of all. Grand Lodge Wood , being hypnotised. One thonght of Monte Carlo and Nice saw policemen staking at the " Little Horses " (a much thanks you , the Scottish Craft thanks you, and fche widow, the when one more polite name than the French !) and the " Spinning Wheel," orphan, and the destitute Mason—whose lofc you by your liberality ve usually heard called roulette ; but no matter ; and I will lighten—call down the blessings of tho Greafc Architect of the whioh I' . Baxter did not wear Universe npon you. noticed that Mr , the excellent General Manager, spectacles when he passed those attractions. In the waxworks, I remain, yours faithfully and fraternally, Beauty was certainly not conspicuous by its absence. The smartest ARCHIBALD CAMPBELL, Grand Master. stalls in every way were certainly the Perthshire, Forfarshire, and Haddingtonshire ; and I've certainly never known so few absentees among the host of smart names advertised as stall-holders. The highest credit is dne to Mr. Forrest, who handed in over £550 from THE GENERAL PRESS AND THE BAZAAR. the amusements alone, and I should like to couple with the toast the Tho drawings from nil sources were : for the first day £3,616 ; name of Mr. Mercer-Adam , who was indefatigable, while Mr. Grant flecond day £2,553 ; third day £2,336 ; fourth day £2,318 ; fifth and Stevenson , A.R.S.A., showed himself aa brilliant a draughtsman as last day £3,345—total , £14,168, to which there tails to be added he is sculptor in his admirable official book of the daily programme.— £1,260 realised from the sale of work in Aberdeen, which makes a Truth. The following were the principal ladies and gentlemen who pre- nounced as " an entertainment." Ifc waa a variety show, sided over the stalls :—Tbe Hon. Lady Campbell, the Marchioness in which Freemasons lowered their profession, and the of Breadalbane, the Marchioness of Tweeddale the Countess of Strathmoro and the Ladies Lyon, Lady Glamys, Lady Georgina Craft, by combining with an ostensible installation of Draramond-Moray, Lady Ruthven, Lady Strathallan, the Ladies Lodge Officers , a public banquet and a dancing party. Baillie-Hamilton, the Hon. Mrs. Spier, Colonel Drnmmond-Moray, The " Grand Honours " were given in the presence of a Colonel Stirling of Kippendavie, the Earl of Haddington, mixed audience, part of whom paid one dollar apiece to be Mrs. McGregor of McGregor, the Missea Dundas of Dundas, Mrs. Oswald of Dunniekier, the Misses Stewart Richardson of present and see the show. The same mixed audience Pitfour, Mr. and Mrs. Villiers of Closebnrn, Lord Saltoun, Lady witnessed the " presentation of the Great Lights," and the Halkett, Lady Ootavia Shaw-Stewart, Lady Gertrude Cochrane, Sir " transmission of the Charter." The climax and moat Alexander Muir Mackenzie, and others.—Morning Post. appropriate ending of this " show " was the " Order of The promoters of the Masonio Bazaar have reason to feel proud of Dances:— Waltz, Qnadrille, Polka, Saratoga Lancers, the phenomenal success whioh has attended their efforts. On Satur- Waltz, York, Court Quadrille, Lancers, Waltz, Quadrille." day night the show was brought to a close, and notwithstanding We have no hesitation in saying that the officers of that the admission had been raised to 2s after six o'clock, there was a crowded attendance. To suit the convenience of visitors from the What Cheer Lodge on this occasion were not lawfully West, a speoial train left the Waverley Station for Glasgow at half- installed. They simply performed in a public entertain- past ten o'clock. Ifc should be mentioned that the very beautiful ment, playing Masonry before an audience, a part of whom and picturesque costumes worn by the leading lady stall-holders at were profane deadheads, and a part paying " one dollar a this Bazaar were the products of the looms of Henry Pease and Co.'s iece " to be present. Successors, of the famous Darlington Mills. The daintiness 01 the p fabrics, and the wonderful colour effects thafc they represented were What a pitiable sight it is to see Freemasons attitud- much admired, enhancing the beauty of the wearers, and affording inizing before the public in this manner to win their cheap further proofs—i f they were needed—thafc British manufacturers still applause, and all this, as it appears, with tho knowledge, stand unrivalled in the production of this special class of goods. consent, and in the presence of the " M.W. Grand Master —Scottish Leader- of Masons in Rhode Island and a full board of Grand Officers. " Such a sight was never seen in either England or Pennsylvania, or in other jurisdictions we could name ; but ABOUT PUBLIC INSTALLATIONS. we regret to have to say it is common in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Maine, and some other jurisdictions. TN certain jurisdictions the Masonic prognosticator might Let Freemasons everywhere consider waat will be the •*• safel y say, every December, " At this season look out result of the Craft's officiall y mingling with the profan e in for public installations." Yes, look out for them (we would the manner referred to, and actual ly hiring themselves out add) as you would for an impostor, to avoid them. as performers before ticket-holders who pay " one dollar A correspondent in Rhode Island has favoured us with each " to be present. a telling text, from which to discourse on this subject. It ISow, what is the correct view of the installation of is the announcement of " What Cheer Lodge, No. 21, A.F. Lodge officers ? It is Masonic work, pure and simple, and and A.M. installation of its Lodge Officers , of Pro- only members of the Craft can lawfully be present to vidence, R.I.," for the public Friday evening, 5th December witness it. It cannot be rightly regarded as " an entertain- inst. It goes to the very extreme of departure from ancient ment," nor as a " festival intended as a compliment to our Masonic usage, and turns the performance of Masonic work ladies," nor be combined with a collation and ball, and all into an entertainment for the amusement of profanes, some held in a public hall, and before a mixed audience of of whom were sold tickets to enable them to be present. Masons and profane, some of the latter paying the Lodge These are its distinguishing features, as we gather from " one dollar a piece " to permit them to the present. All the very words of the official programme before us :— this cannot be dono without de-Masomzing the nominal (1) This public installation was "by permission of the Masonic proceeding, degrading the Mason Craffc, and M.W. Grand Master," and the Graud Secretary was Chair- bringing Freemasonry into common reproach and con- man of the " Committee of Arrangements." tempt. (2) It was held, not in the Lodge-room, bufc in " Infantry Hall." (3) The Committee say, " This Festival is intended as A MASONIC CONCERT AT BOLTON. a compliment to our ladies ; and at tho same time ifc was a SOCIAL concert, promoted by tho members of the five Free- public show. Each member was furnished, without charge, A masons' Lodges iu Bolton , took place in the Freemasons' Hall, with a ticket for himself and for a lady, or other guest, and Institute Street, on the 18th , when the attendance waa large aud addifional tickets were offered for sale ab one dollar each." fashionable, some two hundred ladies and gentlemen assembling. " The hall had beon chastely decorated for the occasion , and had a You pay your money and you see the show ! Did a public bright and charming effect. The following was the programme, all installation ever descend to a lower level than this ? the vocalists and instrumentalists giving their services :—Part first : (4) It was not only a show, but a variety show. We Pianoforte solo, " Valse " in D flat (Chopin), Mr. W. V. Cooper ; quote again : " The evening's entertainment will consist of song, " The Flight of Ages " (Bevan), Bro. Urmston ; song, " Daddy " the installation of Officers , interspersed wifch appropriate (Behren), Miss Martin ; song (humorous), Bro. Johnson ; pianoforte solo, "Le Jet D'Eau " (Sidney Smitb), Miss Amy Barratt ; song, vocal and instrumental music ; at half-pasfc nine o'clock a " Espanita " (A. L. Mora), Miss Miles ; oboe solo (fantasia), collation will be served ; and dancing will be in order until " Dounizotti's Don Pasqnale " (VerrouBt), Mr. Percy Staton ; twelve o'clock. song, " The Skipper," Bro. Binns ; song, " Angus Macdonald " The " installation of Officers " was formally announced (Roeckel), Mrs. Manfcel l ; duet, flute and piano " Deh con te as an " entertainment." Mira 0 Norma si fino AlPore " (Bellini), Mr. C. F. and Miss Murphy. Part second : pianoforte solo, selection from " Faust " (Gounod) , Miss Accompanying the circular from which we have quoted Greenhalgh; song, " Only once more " (F. L. Moir), Miss Miles; is a card programme of exercises, menu, and order of song, " The fine ould Irish Gentleman," Bro. Johnson ; song, " When dancing. From it we quote as follows :— the heart is young " (Dudley Buck), Miss Martin ; pianoforte solo, Miss MacColl ; song, " The Lasfc Watch " (Pinsuti), Bro. Binna ; " Installation Services. song, " Scenes that are brightest" (Wallace) , Mrs. Mantell ; oboe Entrance of tho M.W. Grand Master, escorted by the Officers of solo (fantasia), " Donnizetti's Lucrezia Borgie " (Barrett), Mr. Percy the Lod ge. Staton ; song (humorous) , Bro. Johnson ; " God save tbe Queen." Installation of Worshipful Master. The whole of the items were admirably rendered. Bros. Staton, Investiture of tbe Master's Jewel. Miles, aud Binns acted as accompanists. Bros. Harrison and Presentation of the Great Lights, &c. Gonlborn wero down for a:mgs, but were suffering from severe colds. Transmission of the Charter. During the evening light refreshments were supplied to the ladies in an adjoining room. At the close of the proceedings Bro. Newton Induction of the Master. moved a vote of thanks to tho vocalists, instrumentalists, and com- Grand Honours. mitteo, which waa seconded by Bro. Barrett, and carried unanimously, Charge to the Worshipfnl Master. the wish being expressed that tha concert waa only the precursor of Charge to the Brethren. other happy reunions. Proclamation. Presentation of Past Master's Jewel. Addresses. Bro. EDWARD DELEVAITI, Recessional March." Conductor ITALIAN ORCHESTRA (Uniform), 9 ST. MARY'S TE RRACE, MAIDA BCILX,, W. In the above programme every Masonic principle bearing '. VOCALISTS, Solo Instrumentalists and Bands provided for upon ihe installation of Lodge Officers was outraged. ; Concerts, Ball;*, Ga den Pnrties, Masonic Banquets, Ac. ; Profanes were present. It was public, tickets to witness Pianoforte, Organ, Violin, and Singing Lessons. it being sold at " one dollar each." It was Jformally an- ORGAHISI TO LOUGES 1624, 2021, &c. Masonry," and scan the list of able, respected and compe- ELECTA'S CHOICE. :cnfc contributor*. See these other Masonic periodicals and papers, and theso Masonic books. Gaze upon theso shelves A CHRISTMAS STORY. laden with the productions of Morris, Pike, Mackey, Mit- Br R EV. H. A. GUILD, LINCOLN , NEBRASKA . chell, Macoy, and others equall y eminent ami reliable. I have read all of these works, aud I have also ihe support- FAR from it, Mr. Dictum. If you imagine that my ing testimony of hundreds of living and reliable witnesses, jud gment ia to be controlled aud my actions directed all about ns—the very best men and women in the commu- by such considerations, yon are doomed to disappointment nity—all affirming that to be good and ennobling which bitter and lusting, it may be. When convinced that a you denominate as fraudulent and demoralisinir . Sir, yon man 's course of conduct is determined by devotion to a come to the wrong market with your wares. If , now , you cherished princi ple, even though that principle may not have any facts, any arguments based upon that which is commend itself to my approval, I can summon for him some tangible and concretely real, produce them, and I will gt vo- measure of respect , and find excuse for his modes of te them all the attention that thoy may merit. Bufc be operation. Bufc when , as in this case, I am forced to t'.e assured that mere declamation, or declaration , or conjecture , conviction that ho is swayed and governed by tho power of or hearsay, will not answer the purposes of thia discussion . prejudice, and would compel others to tbe occupancy of a "I fear, Miss Electa, that yon aro becoming excited. like position, then my soul revolts, and I tnrn from him There is no occasion for excitement. Nor do I think it with indi gnation. My father was a Freemason for more desirable or profitable that we continue a controversy that than twenty years, and was nofc only constantly interested would seem to give promise of unpleasant results. I sug- in , but conscientiously devoted to the principles of that gest that we drop the whole thing for the present, at least, ancient organisation. Ihe benefits derived by him from and turn to more agreeable topics. Remember that Christ- his membership in the Lodge, I have often heard him say, mas is almost hero, and that we havo not complete! the wero greater by far than those accz'uing from all other arrangements we had in view for that occasion. I am still organisations, and these, as yon are aware, were numerous, ready to carry into execution my portion of the programme , for father was emphatically a society man. They were not despite our little intellectual divergences." pecuniary benefits , tor he had no need of them, but thoso " If you had no relish for this discussion, Mr. Dictum , it higher and nobler benefits thafc expand the mind and en- should not have been precipitated by you. It certainly large tho heart, and that even impar t to the religion of was not of my seeking. As to the programme of which Christ a greater breadth and a warmer glow. But now you speak, I do not think thafc ifc is suffering for want of you come, without experience and without knowledge in attention. There was a time when I looked forward to the regard to these affiles, and coolly tell me that Masonry is a coming of approaching Christmas with anticipated jos'. cheat, and modestly and generously suggest that if I will That timo is not now. While Christmas holds in store no abandon all thought of uniting with the Order of the terrors for me, so far as I am aware, 1 can not overlook lite Eastern Star, onr former pleasant relations may be resumed fact that conditions have materiall y changed within tho and closer ones established iu the future ! Was such past few weeks, aud I cannot sny that I will be read y for mugnanimitv over before approached ? Can it ever again my part of the ' programme.' To-morrow evening, Provi- be equalled ?" denco permitting, I shall become a member of the Order cf Are you not disposed to be sarcastic, Miss Electa ? the Eastern Star, aud shall thenceforward be eimbled to Aud aro you nofc giving to my words an interpretation that speak more authoritativel y aud definitel y iu regard to the they will scarcely warrant ? I am not seeking to impose purposes and aims of that organisation. So, having a per- conditions arbitrarily upon you, nor to demand a sacrifice sonal knowled ge of the Order, you may ba afforded mors that to you would be ' revolting.' I have simply suggested definite knowled ge—if you still have faith in me—and whether, in the absence of one thing, and in the presence then your own course can be more satisfactorily deter- of another, considering the circumstances in which we are mined." placed, and in view of such circumstances and conditions " Really, Miss Electa, you cannot mean this. It can as may yet bo in fche future, it wonld nofc be well to abandon hardly be that you will so soon identify yourself with that or dismiss such designs and aims as at somo time might organisation, in view of what has so recently transpired. prove mutually embarrassing. Surely, you cannot afford I understood that this matter had been postponed in- to sacrifice upon the altar of the unknown, and, therefore, definitely, aud until you could give it maturer considera- the untested , such hopes and aspirations as have mutually tion." characterised us in the past. Were the matter one " I am not responsible for your ' understanding ' in this concerning which you had personal experience, or positive case, Mr. Dictum. Yon surely had no such assurance information, tno case would be widely different. Such from me. If alive and well, I expect , as I am determined , information as you possess, I am persuaded, from a careful to enter the Order of tho Eastern Star to-morrow evening. investigation of the whole subject , has come to you from Here is the notice of my election, and of the appointment imperfectly informed sources, and is therefore unreliable. for my initiation." Believe me that you are misinformed—greatly so—in " This being true, then, Miss Electa, I presume that you regard to the history, purposes and processes, both of the will have no objection to my spending Christmas in San Masonic Fraternity and of the Order of the Eastern Francisco ?" Star." " Not the slightest, sir, if such shall be your desire. But " I shall do nothing of the kind, Mr. Dictum ; nor could before your departure I hope to have the pleasure of giving I do so without insulting the memory of as good a father you my impressions concerning the Star, promising, should ns ever lived, even as yon insult it by your unjust and these be unfavourable, to give you the full benefit of your unmanly proposition and demand. The information I have doubt." concerning the two organisations that you contemptuously " Certainly, Miss Electa, I shall be moat happy to seo allude to came largely from my dear and honoured father, you again before I go, and to receive any genuine inform i- who, long a member of both societies, understood perfectly tipn that you may have to impart." the matters whereof he affirmed. In no respect did he The evening for " work " had come, and Electa was duly ever deceive me. On no account would he lead me astray • invested with the several degrees of the Eastern Star. and now, with cool assurance, you come to me with the The ceremonies of initiation, while pleasing in all their impossible proposition that I regard as untrustworthy the parts, had failed to fully meet all her anticipations. But information communicated fco me in good faith by that if aught were lacking here, there was an infinite compensa- father, and accept iu its place your own unsupported and tion in the sublime lessons inculcated throughout the unsatisfactory declarations ! You, with your ' careful in- degrees, as will be seen. vestigations,' mado in th darkness of superstition and pre- " Well, Miss Electa, I am here to make my final call." judice, with not a single ray of light illuminating your " Final ! You really astonish me !" way ; you, whose * information ' can have no better source " Well, yes, final before my departure for San Francisco than conjecture, hatred , and the Cynosure—you, sir, I leave in the morning." havo the effrontery to demand that 1 discredit my father, " This is very sudden, Mr. Dictum, but is perhaps just and make you the receptacle of my confidence and faith ! as well. You wish to carry my new ' impressions ' with Wonderful instance of assurance and modesty of demand I you ? These, regarding the Eastern Star, are very favour- M y information untrustworthy and unsatisfying ! Indeed , able. Father had told me thafc the design of Freemasonry Mr. Dietnm ? I have not only that referred to, but look was to render its votaries wiser, better, and consequently here. Behold these bound volumes of " The Voice of happier. Of course, I believed him ; but I never accepted the fact so fully as now, after having received the degrees Francisco. Pausing at Salt Lake City, to havo a brief visit of the Eastern Star—nofc that the two Orders are identical with a friend , ifc was found thafc tho friend had gone away. by any means, but both labouring to attain fche same bene- On the way to the depot, next morning, fco take the trrtin ficent ends by different means. What I received last night for San Francisco, Dictum met a serious and painful acci- fully confirmed all that father had told me about the Star ; dent. The team drawing his carriage ran away, over- and I can now see why he was so anxious that, on reaching turning and demolishing the carriage, breaking oue arm the required age, I should enter tho Order. I am glad that and one leg for Dictum, and so injuring his head as to I made to him the promise, and that fche promise has been render him unconscious for several days, lie was a redeemed. I was told , last night, thafc ' the Eastern Star stranger in the city, aud , there being then no hospital, he is closely related to the Masonic Fraternity ; that there the was taken to the house of a kind-hearted and benevolent wives, daughters, mothers, widows and sisters of Masons gentlemen, who, rendering assistance in setting the broken may become co-labourers wifch the greafc brotherhood in the arm, had noticed Dictum's sleeve buttons. Here tho be^t service of humanity ; that woman's heart beats responsive medical skill was employed and careful nursing was had. to the same inspiration thafc prompts man to noble deeds ; Consciousness finally returned to tho sufferer, but ho W» H that she hears fche cry of the orphan, the call of want, and forbidden by his physicians to engage in unnecessary con- the piteous wail of sorrow ; that she honours the Brother- versation, as his condition was still precarious, and all hood for its noble work, and that she seeks, throngh the excitement and mental strain must be avoided , if possible. Eastern Star, to be a co-worker with the Masonic brother Some weeks elapsed before Dictum waa able to resume —to pay the tribute of her lovo aud labour at the same his journey; but the time at length came, and, about ready shrine, and to be able to make herself known, throughout to start, he inquired for his bill. " The bill is paid," the domain of Masonry, as being entitled to its protection.' remarked the good man at whoso house he bad been so Added to this were • the impressive and transcendantly kindly cared for. beautiful and ennobling lessons drawn from the life and " Paid ! How ?" demanded Dictum, who really waa conduct of those loved heroines of Bible story : Adah, astonished. Ruth, Esther, Martha, and Electa. I rejoice that I am " By the pleasure we have had in caring for you, my permitted to bear one of these honoured names ; it is to me brother," was tbe response. a father's most precious legacy. I could tel l you more, " I do not understand this, sir, and am able and willing Mr. Dictum, bufc you have perhaps now all that you can to pay for the very kind care and treatment I have properly digest ; and, as I speak from personal knowledge received." and experience, please do me tho justice to believe that I That may be, my brother, but I again assure you that thoroughly endorse all that the Order teaches, and that I the bill is paid. I would be ashamed to charge you for never had so exalted a view of the dignity and responsi- care and attention received at my house." bility of human life, and of our duty to labour for the " You are really a noble man," said Dictum, " and I common weal, as to-day." appreciate and will be ever grateful to you for your kindly "I gladly concede all this, and more, Miss Electa. offices ; but I must at least be allowed to pay the physicians' There has never been a moment when I have questioned charges." either the integrity of your motive or the purity of your " They make no charges, brother, for they are your purpose, however at times I may have been tempted to brethren, and would not consent to tho reception of com- question your judgment. You have given me new points pensation for such a service." upon whioh to meditate , and in this meditation I hope to " You say that tbey are my brethren , sir. How do you bo controlled by cousidomfcious worth y of tho su bject and make thafc appear r " of myself. I have your permission to go away ; otherwise '* Why, like yourself, they are members of a Masonio I should have remained. Bufc my interests oti the Pacifii* Lodge." slope reall y require my pre.-once there, though this possibl y " But I am no Mason , sir, and never belonged to a Lodge. could havo been dispensed with until after tho holiday.'- . How came you to think mo i>. Mason ?" I go, to my regret, unattended , bufc I shall --till think of " Those sleeve-buttons gave us the first intimation , and you, and , with your permission , will now and thou send it seemed to be sufficient. Then during the firs t week or you a letter." more of your illness, you wero almost constantly, in your " Certainl y; write wlienjou will , Mr. Dictum, and be ever delirium, ejnculating something about 'Electa ,' ' tho assured of having an interesting recipient of your missives. Lodge,' ' father,' and ' Eastern Star ;' and we all took it for You are going in tlio morning. Take with you , olease, as a granted that you belonged to tbe Lodge and the Star little memento, this pair of sleeve-buttons. You need not Chapter." wear them , as father did , unless you choose, bufc they may " Ah, yes, I understand ifc now," said Dictum. Then he serve to bring back thoughts of him. They can cause you explained to his new-found friend bow it was that tho no harm , and possibly may prove means of good." sleeve-buttons came into his possession—how he had " I receive them with great pleasure, Electa, and will opposed the Lodge and the Chapter, &c. " And now," wear them, too * for, unexposed to view, no oue will be said he, " with this explanation , and having learned that likely to accuse me of sailing uuder false colours. The I am not your Masonic brother, you will of course allow compass and square mean something, I suppose, to the mo to pay for the services rendered me ?" initiated , but to me they are without special signification. " .N ot at all, brother. You have already been informed Nevertheless, I will wear them for his sake and yours." that the bill has been paid. Do you presume that wo would They separated , and upon much better terms than either receive double payment for the same service ? This is not had anticipated.! our method. The Christmas that succeeded was not a very bright and " But, sir, you were all along supposing that I was a merry one to Electa. True, elements and evidences of Masonic brother, and as such you treated me." merriment were about her, and, as usual—yes more than " That is true, Mr. Dicfcum , and while ifc is also true that usually so—there was enough to be done upon hor part to the Brotherhood have first claims upon us, yet the genius make the day one of pleasure and enjoyment to others— and the spirit of Freemasonry teach us to do good to all, as even her new relationship to tho Star Order increasing her well as to the household of the faithful. We are thankful field of work in this respect, and bringing back the reflex thab it was our privilege to serve you, and beg once more influence that ever attends such efforts. But, he was gone ; to assure you that your bill is paid." and somehow the day was not as desired , nor as at one " And this is Freemasonry !" exclaimed Dictum. Alas ! time had been partially arranged for. This arrangement how have my eyes beeu blinded and my mind dwarfed had been broken up, and for it she was partially, although by the power of prejudice and the influence of early educa- not mainly, as she still felt , responsible ; for, a'ahongh his tion ? My brother—for such, after all, I feel that name you was Dictum, that fact did nofc give him the right to neally are, in a broad , cosmopolitan sense—I fcbank you dictate in a matter thafc more particularl y concerned herself, from the fullness of my heart , for the service rpndered and mo fchafc so slightly affected him. Besides, bad not his by yourself and brethren in my misfortune and suffering, language at times been quite sarcastic, even invading the bafc , more than all, for the revelation you have mado of tho domain of insult to a departed parent ? So sho argued, inner characteristics of the Masonic Order. Upon this bufc still she loved, and questioned whether her own point you shall hear fro m me later. Meanwhile, I bid you language had nofc been too severe, ancl whether her assent a grateful, and, as you see, tearful farewell." to his going away had nofc been too readily given. Soon the greafc city of tho " Slope " was reached, ancl But how with Dictum ? Had he a " merry Christmas ?" Dictum, still a sufferer, and compelled to use crutches Nofc , by altogether ; nor was the day spent by him in San reason of hia accident, after despatching a letter to Electa, and offering the breaking of his right arm as an excuse for his apparent neglect, entered actively upon the duties CATHOLICS v. FREEMASONS. which partially had called him thither. His business Lowell, Mass. quickl interests wero found to be in fairly good shape, but y TT is stated that the Catholic clergy of this city will offioi- improved under his judicious personal management, aud -¦*- cially express their disapproval of the arrangements he prosperity attended him at every step. When had whereby the Freemasons are to lay the corner - stone lived in tho cit gain Masonic residence, y sufficiently long to of the new City Hall Building. Tho grounds of objection, his petition was sent to a Lodge, where it was favourably it is understood, are that Freemasonry ia opposed to the received , and, being a rapid learner, one after another ot Catholic Church, and that Catholics as tax payers are enti- tho degrees was taken, until he reached the sublime degree tled to consideration in the matter. The Aldermen, it is of Master h Mason. Nor was he yet content ; for, althoug said, will be petitioned for a change in the arrangements. himself able to travel and prove himself a Mason, and The above remarkable paragraph appears in the Boston convinced that Masonry had opened to him a realm of Journal of 4th October, and to those in the membership of thoug ht and study that might take years to thoroughly the Society of Freemasons nothing need be said in reply. explore and iu his own judgment master, yet he was unable, , But those not of tbe Craft should not be placed under any to make himself as widely useful as possible to others misapprehension regarding tho facts. The statement that until he had received the desrrees of the Order of the Freemasonry is opposed to fche Roman Church is not only Eastern Star. These and satis- , therefore, were quickly misleading, but absolutely and entirely false. Had it been factorily his, and he felt himself a new and better man. said that the Roman Church is opposed to the Society of " 'Twas the night before Christmas," when Dictum Freemasons that statement would not be disputed, and tho reappeared in his native village, after an absence of a little opposition of that Church is all there is to it. It ts opposed more than two years. He had nofc forgotten the way to to Freemasonry as it is to the common school and to every Electa's residence ; and she was found " at home." other organisation which it cannot control. Sectarianism " I am sorry, Mr. Dictum," she said, " that this is the manifests itself whenever it has opportunity, but the possi- night of our Chapter's meeting ; but so it is, and as I am bilities have been sustained in this instance to make the Worthy Matron , and we have some candidates to initiate, issue indicated. Freemasonry is the friend and helper of my absence could not well be excused." education, of loyalty and obedience to government, and of " Certainly not, Miss Electa. Go, by all means, but liberty—spiritual as well as personal—and it is perhaps as allow me the privilege of escorting you to the door of tho well that the Roman Cnurch now, as at some future time, Lodge-room, please." should attempt interference with matters which do not ' The Chapter-room, you mean, Mr. Dictum, and. I shall concern it. It has already shown its disposition to take be happy to have your company." such action, though it is possible that such interference is " Ah, Chapter-room ! That will do equally well." at this time premature. The door was soon reached, and the room, too, for that A petition was presented to the Board of Aldermen of the matter—as, business not having been commenced, no city of Lowell , signed by twenty-three Catholic clergymen objection was offered to the entrance of Dictum. Precisely and four thousand six hundred and forty Catholic laymen, at the time appointed Electa ascended the dais, and rapped asking for such action as would prevent fche laying of the for order, remarking : Any that are not members of our corner-stone by other than purely civic ceremonies, and Order will now please retire, that we may open the Chapter that such ceremonies be conducted by representatives of the and proceed wifch business." city government ; the petition was referred to tho City Dictum retained his seat, without tbe least sign of being Hall Commissioners, who ev idontly did nofc sympathize with ill at ease, or feeling that he was out of place. The tho protest. Tho corner-stone was laid , with the usual Worthy Matron blushed deeply, and was evidently much Masonic ceremonies, by the M.W. Grand Master of Masons embarrassed at the strange conduct of the intruder ; bufc in Massacbuflcfct- f , assisted by his Officers and the several the Conductress came to her relief by remarking : " Perhaps Lodges in the city of Lowell.—Correspondent of the Free- our friend Mr. Dictum did nofc hear the request of the masons Repository . Worthy Matron, that such as were nofc members of oat- Order had the privilege of retiring." The sister is mistaken," remarked Dictum, with a world of nonchalance. " I heard and understood the request CONSECRATION OF THE CARNARVON LODGE, perfectly ; but it does not affect me. If I cannot establish No. 2376. my right to remain in the Chapter, it will be your privilege to turn me out." Trims new Lodge, located at Ley-land, is the lateat addition to the X alread y long West Lancashire list. The consecration ceremony And establish ifc he did, not only to the satisfaction bnt was performed by Bro. Colonel White P.G.S.W., and the installation to the delight of all, more especially to that of the Worth y function by Bro . W. Goodacre P.G.S.B. Eng. P.G. Secretary. Matron. Bro. Boden P.G.D.C. acted as Dir. of Cera., and there were also pre- When they parted at the home-door that night—strictl y sent Bios. G. A. Hurradou P.G. Treasurer, J. R. Jolly P.P.G. Treas., J. C. Robinson P.P.G.A.D.C. Bro. E. Barber was installed first W.M., speaking, morning, perhaps ; for, after Chapter closed, he and the other officoa wero allocated as follows :—Bros. J. de Pen. related his two years' experience to Electa—he said to her : nington S.W., J. Clarko J.W., Rev. A. B. Beavan , M.A., Chaplain , J. " May I call at four o'clock to-morrow afternoon, Miss Christian Treasnrer, H. Archer Secretary, J. Hauseman S.D., J. Electa, and bring a clergyman** with me ?" Tlirelfall J.D., J. T. Whalley I.G., J. Carr, H. Bretherton , J. Addon, "A brief notice, Mr. Dictum, but be it so." and J. Derbyshire Stewards, J. G. Entwistle Tyler. And so ifc was ; for the wedding garments, prepared two years before, were still intact, and had parted with none of Ifc will bo remembered thafc in 1888 and again in 1889 a Masonio their original lustre. Not only the clergyman, but all the Concert wna held at tho Bow and Bromley Institute, with gratif ying members of thc Chapter, and many members of the Lr ,- '$e, results. On the first occasion the sum of £17 5s was realised and were present, all sincere as well as profuse in their Con- paid over to the Royal Masonio Bonevolonfc Institution , aud on the gratulations. The presents were not numerous as there- fecond occasion the sum of £36 15a was handed over to the Royal , Masonic Institution for Girls. This year tho project has been once had not been time to procure them ; but of all those coming moro revived , tho objoct being tho benefit of the Eoyal Masonio into the hands of Electa, there was none that she prized so Institution for Bfiy.--. W"dnes'b<.y, th'* 18th I'abrnary 1891, has been highly as the Worth y Matron's collar, lavishly set with fixed a« the ditto of tho Concert ; and tho joint honorary Secretaries costly brilliants. For his own present Dictum had caused ary Bros. C. W. Bayraond and A. Pafcerson , to whom at the Bow those , sleeve-buttons to sparkle with the richest diamonds, Vi-atry Hull applications for tickets shonld bo made. A recherche programme has been arranged , full particulars of which will bo dnly These, with Electa's heart, were all he craved—th e announced.—East End Nexvs. grandest and merriest Christmas of his life. — Voice of Masonry. C HRISTMAS PUBLICATIONS .—Yule Tide.—Messrs. Cassell are again to tho foro with their ChriHttnas Annnal. Their issues are always At the regular meeting of the Prince Edward Lodge well received , and tho present ono dooa not snffer in comparison with held afc the Conservative HaU, Heaton Moor, on thc 18tii preceding atuinals. As regards tho pictorial portion , nono bnt a ins! ., Bro. S. I. Thomson, tho present S.W., was uniaw fastidious tasto could call it other than a success. " Prince Charlie's mously elected W.M. for the eusuing year. Farewell to Flora Macdonald ," " Sweeter Seventy," and other plates and pictures, form, as it were, a very substantial foundation t'^ l'KA'.S properly carried out and personally attended for its success. A capit-.lly told , and well illustrated tale, entitled at .on.-i- .a and Country, by Bro. G-. A. HUTTON, 17 STewcastl: " I saw throe Ships," aud dealing with Cornish life, ia a good com- iitioo '- , Stru-nd , "W.C- . Monuments erected. Valuation nadc-. plomont to the remainder of the annual. A largely attended meeting of the committeo entrusted PROY. GRAND LODQK OF THB ISLE with the arrangements for the 42nd annual Masouic ball and festival afc fche Town Hall, Liverpool, on fche ISfch of OF MAN. January, was held on the 19th inst., at the Masonic Hall, Thursday, fche 18th inst., the annual meeting was Hope-street, Bro. Dr. T. Clarke P.P.G. Registrar ON of tho , Vice- held, at Douglas. Major Taubmau, Speaker chairman, presidiag. The reports as to tbe presided prospect* of House of Keys, and Provincial Grand Master, , success were exceedingly satisfactory, and it was announced parts of the and thero was a large attendance from all that there were now on the stewards' list the names of Island. The report of the Secretary showed that since its about 250 brethren. The badges of the stewards will steadily grown, be formation , four years ago, the Province had generously given by Bro. Councillor Bamford. and was now in a flourishing condition, with a large charity fund. Bro. Nesbitt, Town-clerk of Douglas, was Under the presidency of Bro. J. M'Nab P.G.J.W., a invested Depnty Provincial Grand Master, and several meeting of fche governors of the West Lancashire Masonic other changes were made in the list of Officers. After- Educational Institution was held ab tho Masonic Hall, on wards the brethren dined at the Castle Mona Hotel, under the 19th inst., when two candidates wore elected to the full the presidency of Bro. Nesbitt, who announced that, fol- benefits of the Institution, combining maintenance, clothing, lowing the recent visit of Earl Lathom, the Deputy G. and education. The recent concert and dance at Master of England, it waa more than probable that his St. George's Hall, held under the auspices of the Everton lordship and other Grand Officers would revisit the island Lodge, No. 823, realised over £56 for the various Masonio shortly. Charities in the Province. Bro. E. Kite J. W. acted aa the Hon. Secretary of the successful charitable effort. The Phoenix Lodge of Freemasons, Truro, have elected SCOTLAND. Bros. G. H. Chilcott S.W. W.M., J. J. Hawken P. M. P.G.D. Treasurer, C. E. Ruse Tyler, and E. F. Whitley P.G. Org. Steward of the Cornwall Masonic Annuity MASONIC CONCERT AND DANCE .—Tho members of the St. James Benevolent Fund and the Cornwall Masonio Charity Asso- Lodge of Freemasons, No. 653, Macduff, held their annnal festival in ciation. fche Town Hall on Friday evening. There was a good attendance of tho brethren and their friends, and the different regalias worn, | On the 17th inst., a concert was given in the Victoria together with the beautiful dresses of fche ladies, made a pretty scene. Rooms, Bridlington Quay, in connection with the L}ndes- The hall was tastefully decorated with a number of banners ancl borough Lod handsome flags. From the tower in front of tho hall two large ge of Freemasons. The artistes Were :— streamers were displayed. This year the entertainment was on new Vocalists, Miss M. H. Bailey, Miss Rolleston, Messrs. lines, and tbe departure gave the greatest satisfaction. The assembly T. Farmery and W. H. Dawson, W. J. Stead, met at eight o'clock, and was commenced with a concert. The M. B. Fitzgerald, and I. Willbourn ; P. Mann, solo violin ; concert was opened by Mrs. Grant, Macduff, playing selections on the and J. E. W. Lord Organist of the Priory Church , solo piano, after whioh Miss Wilson , Sunnybank, sang ' Greyport Tower,' ianist and for which she was deservedly cheered. Sergt.-Instr. P. O'Hare, E.A., p accompanist. Mr. A. Riley gave two was well received in his recitation ' I saw fchem .' Misses Pearson, hnmoroas recitations. Wilson, and Brown, three strangers to a Macduff audience, next Bro. Charles Duckworth, of Altrinoham, was on Thurs- appeared in ajviolin trio, and were loudly encored. Miss Macewan, a day, the 18th insfc., former favourite, sang, with her wonted ability, ' Angus Macdonald ,' installed as W.M. of the Caledonian which was followed later on by the same lady in * Doon the bnrn, Lodge, No. 204, at the Freemasons' Hall, Cooper Street. Davie lad.' Miss Macewan was warmly applauded on each oooasion. Manchester. Bro. W. H. Maxfield P.P.G.O. (Cheshire) Mr. Andrew Wilson, a ship chandler, gave a telling rendering of was invested as Organist. Amongst the visiting brethren ' Jack's yarn,' and, in response to an encore, gavo ' The Friar of were Bros. E. G. Simpson P.P. G.J.D. orders grey.' Mrs. Grant then played fche piano solo ' The dear little (Cheshire), George shamrock.' Captain J. J. George, in his inimitable style, sang Bowen P.G.A.P. (Cheshire), Joel Foden (Mayor of Altrin- ' Shannon and Chesapeake,' and was heartily applanded. Dr. Bodie cham), W. M. Stamford, G. S. Smith P.P.G. Steward, concluded the programme by giving a ventruoquial sketch—an ex- David Kinsey P.P.G. Steward, &c. The Rev. J. W. ceedingly clever performance. Bro. W. Thom W.M. thanked the Challenor was proposed as a candidate for initiation. performers for thoir kindness, and called for a special cheer for the three young ladies who had come from a distance and delighted tham On the 19th inst. the funeral of the late Bro. J. A. Gillard with such a * disply of skill on their violins. Dr. Bodie was also took place at Antield Cemeterv. in fcho nt-annm-A nf * lor.«»u specially thanked. His entertai n mant that night would circle of private and Masonic friends. The deceased was a augur well tor the reception he would got next week member of tho Merchants' Lod when he was to give a performance on behalf of the ge of Freemasons, of Liver- funds of the Soup Kitchen. The hall was thereafter pool, and several of the brethren of that Lodge attended, to cleared, and dancing was commenced and continued up to nearly pay their lasfc token of regard for their departed friend. midnight, when supper was served. Bro. Cullum, of the Fife Arms A number of Masonic brethren and friends Hotel purveyed, and gave satisfaction . The music for the dance was met at Faza- supplied by Mr. James Morrison, leader on violin ; Mr. M'Intosh, kerley Cemetery, on the 17fch insfc., to pay the last tribute Turriff, violin ; Bandmaster Dallas, Turriff , cornet ; Mr. Scott, of respect to the memory of Bro. Joseph Fletcher, whose "Whiterashes, Ante ; Bandsman Boyne, 92nd Gordon Highlanders, death took place on the 14th insfc., at Stockwell Mount During tbe evening tho band were cornet ; and Mrs. Grant, piano. Hotel, Litherland. The deceased was for a number of allowed a little rest, Misses Pearson , Wilson , and Brown playing on years, and at the time of his death the violins, Miss Jeaunie Shearer, Banff, kindly accompanying on tho , manager of one of piano. The proceedings terminated at three o'clock. The M.C.'s Mr. J. Houlding's branch establishments. were several of the brethren of St. James' Lodge, and these gentle- men together with various committees, deserve the thanks of the Tho TOWER FTJiisisniKG COMPANV LIMITED supply goods on Hiro direct from , Manufacturers ; ono, two or threo years' credit without security Purchasers Lodge and those friends outside who so largely enjoyed the result of havo tho choice of 100 Wholesale Houses. Call or write for Prospectus. their labours. Address—Secretary, 43 Great Tower Street. E.C '

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"William Harry , * The votes of subscribers are earnestly solicited for THE Work will consist of about 300 pages of letter-press, and the following Portraits, reproduced by tho autotype process, from rare HAROLD STREETE R GOLDSMITH , mezzotint engravings in the British Museum:— AGED Si YEARS, II. of England : Dunckerley's reputed father. His Majesty King George THE LATE BRO. W. O. GOLDSMITH. H.R.H. Frederick Lewis, Prince of Wales, son of the above ; tho first of the YOUNGEST SON OP Royal Family, who was mado a Freemason. Thomas Dunckerley, in Masonic regalia, with f acsimUo of his autograph. His Chislehurst Lodge No. 1531 Book-Plate, Seals, &c. Bro. GOLDSMITH was initiated in the , , shortl after its consecration in 1875, and remained a subscribing It will be published, by Subscription , in January 1891, Prico 7s Gd; to Non- y Subscribers 10s ; Carriage Freo in the United Kingdom and tho United States member till 1881 , when he joined the Gallery Lodge, No. 1928. In and Canada. this latter Lodge he served all the offices np to that of W.M. It was Prospectus can be had on application to while holding thia office, and three days after the election of his on the 15th November 1887. He was a Life care of DIPROSE & BATEMAN successor, that he died , HENRY SADLER , , Governor of the Boys' School, and a Subscriber to all the Masonio Sheffield Street , London , W.O. Charities, and was, at all times, a hard worker in Masonry. Ho was for many years, and at the time of his death, a member of the Re- porting Staff of the Press Association, and in that capacity was well know to all Journalists in the United Kingdom. The nnder-menh'oued PAINE AND CO. c Brethren strongly recommend the case of his son, the above-named Brewers, ^ candidate :— ^J^W.^. Bro. CHARMS KM> GLV.V, Hibernia Chambers, London Bridge, S.E., W.M. 79, ST. NEOTS, HUNTINGDONSHI RE, «J*^^ sBf ^/sk%> P.M. 1611, M.E.Z. 73. The Rev. S. A. S**M**yir, Past Chaplain 210, St. James's Vicarage, Hatcham, S.E. Havo tho pleasure to announce that they havo *a J^]^ • ^|§K18B» *» arranged with MESSRS, PORTER & GIDLEY, "a fc|^fe- Bro. H. E. F. BUSSRY , P.M. 1028, 123 Brixton Hill , S.W. 0ffl3£k ARNCOMBE , Prov. ti. J.W. Sussex, East Sussex Neivs Office ,Lewes. ST. IPAKOBAS GOODS STATION-, N.W., to become ' =§llll §ir Bro. Alderman F Agents for the Sale and Delivery of their wlss ^' Bro. R. J. ALBERT , 1362, S.D. 1028, 21 Stockwell Park Crescent, S.W. Wl^p^^lsi' Ero . Titos. O. SuM-iER, Yorkshire Post Otlice, Leeds, No. 1211. Bro. TnoatAS M INSTRELI., P.M. 87, P.M. and Secretary 1928, 1G Ann Street. PALE ALE & STOUTS Union .Square, Islington , N; in London and Suburbs. VsJIll *f Bro. H. M ASSKV. P.M. 019, P.M. and Treasurer 1923, 93 Chaucory Lane, W.C. 1§$| M ,T. C. D UCKWORTH , P.M. 192S, Liverpool Courier Office , 81 Fleet Street, E.C. PAIITE & Co. guarantee thoir Ales and Stouts to l» Wm M Bro. bo brewed from Pure Malt and Hops solely. ;R5i^ Bro. W. T. PERKINS , S.W . 1928, Manchester Courier Otlice, 27 Fleet Street, E.C. Ig ty tiL± !>. Bro. A. F. ASHKR , P.M. 1395, Surrey Advertiser Office , Guildford. PRICE LISTS on application. ORDERS to be d^^sf ji jg -^lills; Bro. J. H. H AWKS , P.M. 38, West Sussex Qazette Office , Chichester. Bro. W. J. INNI- S, 1928, 219 South Lambeth Road , S.W. Bro. W. E. PITT , 1923, Press Association, Wine Office Court, E.C. PORTER & GIDLEY, Bro. JAMES WILLING .TUN ., V.P., W.M. 2301 P.M. 177, 1507, 17-W, 1937 aud 1319 ¦2gP^**2tgi P.Z. 1000. 1507, 20-18, P.A.S. Middlesex , &c. St. Pancras Goods Station, N.W. Bro. R. STACKV, P.M. and P.Z. ISO, 431 Brixton Road, S.W. Any of the above Brethren will thankfully receive votes, or they may INSTALLATION^^^^^ be sent to Mrs: G OLDSMITH , 71 Manor Road, Brockley, S.B.

OF H. R. H. THE PRINCE OF WALE S BRO. JAMES STEVENS P.M. P.Z. is prepared to enter into arrangements with Metropolitan and Provincial Lodges (however distant) As tlie M.W.G.M. of England , for tho Delivery of his Lectures on tbe Ritual and Ceremonial of the Symbolic Degrees in Freemasonry (two hours), in respect of which, most favourable AT THE ROYA L ALBE RT criticism has been published by the Mnsonic and Local Journals. "Brother HALL , Stevens must bo heard within the four walls of our respective Lodge Rooms, 28th APUlL 1875. for there only can his most useful wovk he understood and appreciated." —Address, in lirst instance, to tho care of tho Editor of this paper. COPIE S of this BEAUTIFUL ENGRAVING by Brother HARTY P.M., consisting of Artist's Proofs, Proofs beforo Letters, and Lettered Proofs, India Prints, and Plain Prints may be had nt Cost Price by applying to Bro. W. R. NORRIS, 29 Southampton Buildings, W.C. London.

How Heady, Crown Svo, cloth gilt. , CYCLOPEDIA OF FOODS AND BH^EiAOES. w**-^v*f,vvw^ ENCOURAGED ancl assisted by scientific collaborators , and by celebrated chefs de cuisine, the author hits compiled thia little volume , with tho hope that it will be of some practical value and interest to ladies SATURDAY, 27th DECEMBER 1890. superintending their housekeeping. Every subject referring to the table is judiciously treated, and all tachnicalitios made intelligible. P-ablistiers: SI MP KIN", MARSHALL, & Co. Author : J. W. HOFFMAN, 278 Portobello Bond, London, W. PROV. G. LODGE OF DERBYSHIRE. Of the latter free, on receipt of Postal Order for 2s 6d. TITHE annual meeting of tbe Provincial Grand Lodge of L Derbyshire was held on Monday, the 15th inst., at MASON IC LITERAT URE. | tho Maponio Hall, Derby. There waa a large attendance Wanted to Purchase. from all parts of the Province, amongafc the disfrii-guished ODD VOLUMES of the FREEMASONS' MAGAZINE and visitors being Bro. Sir Francis Bnrdett, Bart., Provincial MASONIC MIRROR. Tho Volumes for 1863 especially wanted. Grand Master of Middlesex. The Grand Address, stating nricc asked , AV., Office of the FBKBMASON 'S CHRONICLI *, Depnty Provincial B jlvitiaro Works, Howies mil, Pentonville, London , N. i MahU-r lia). II. C. Okcovcr presided , in the absence |J. M. McLeod Senior Warden of the R.W. P. G.M. the Marqnis of Hartington. The " Lodge having beon dnly opened, and other business jiJ. H. Day ...... Junior Warden j Rev . T. B. Munday ) „. .. Chap lains transacted, the reports of the Masters of the various | Rev. J. Yonng ... j Lodges were road. Bro. Sir John Smith presented the H. Arnold-Bemrose Treasnrer report of the Masonic Hall Committee, and Bro. Percy T. Shipton ...... Registrar Wallis (iu tho absence of Bro. G. T. Wright) that of tho W . Nay lor Secretary Charity Committee, which showed that the sum raised in Severn Taylor Senior Deacon A. T. McGregor Junior Deacon " the Province during the year amounted to £443 12s, and E. H. Clarke Snpt. of Worka announced thafc Bro. Binckes had handed over to tho J. H. Clarke Dir. of Cers. Committee his votes, numbering over a hundred, in the J. P. Fearfield Assist. Dir. of Cera. Boys' Institution. A vote of thanks was passed to Brother H. Pollard Sword Bearer Binckes for his kindness. Bro. J. B. Coulson presented J. W. Chambers ) 0 , , , T, H. C. Heathco te j Standard Bearers the report of the Audit Committee, which, with the other T. G. Taylor Or ganist reports, were duly received. James Cattin g ... Assistant Secretary On the motion of Bro. W. H. Marsden, seconded by Bro. T. Stacey Pursuivant Flint and supported J. Hallam ...... Assistant Pnranivant , by Bro. T. Boe, M.P., Bro. H. Arnold- Monta gue Smith v Bemrosewas unanimously elected to the office of Treasurer. W. H. Wheeldo n Bro. G. T. Wright was re-elected Chairman of the Charity Rowan ,,. , Committee, the members of which were re-elected, the H. Slate r ^Stewards names of Bros. W. H. Marsden , J. H. Lawson, and A. Smedley ... Woodiwiss being added. The Masonic Hall Committee of Medley ' Thomas Day T ler Management having been re-elected, it was resol ved that y ten guineas be taken from the funds of the Lodge and A sum of ten guineas was voted to Bro. Lawson's list for added to the Cox Presentation Pund. the Boys' Institution, and £10 towards the completion of Then followed a pleasing ceremony—the presentation of the Centenary Window in the new HaU of fche Girls' Insti- a testimonial to Bro. Thomas Cox P.P.G.S.W. P.P.G. tution. Treasurer. Bro. Naylor announced thafc the sum sub- The Deputy Provincial Grand Master then addressed the scribed amounted to £169 13s , and the testimonial would brethren, referring with satisfaction to the reports read by consist of a silver salver, costing £19 13s, and a cheque the Masters of the various Lodges, which showed that for £150. Freemasonry was prospering in the Province. He also The Deputy Provincial Grand Master, on rising to make dwelt upon the satisfactory nature of the Charity returns. the presentation, was heartily greeted. He said that no Other business having been transacted, Lodge was closed, occurrence during his long Masonic career gave him and the brethren then dined together, the banquet being greater pleasure than the duty which now fell to his lot. It provided by Bro. T. Day.—Derby Mercury. was always a pleasant thing to acknowledge long and faithful services. Brother Cox's services extended over a quarter of a century. They had been of a most valuable character to Masonry in the Province, and the Province In recognition of his services as Secretary and Preceptor, had by that testimonial manifested its grateful acknowledg- for the past seven years, Bro. J. Brockett Sorrell has been ment of those services. It was not the intrinsic value of presented, by the members of the City Masonic Club, with the testimonial which he (the speaker) believed Bro. Cox a testimonial, consisting of a silver tea service and an illu- would value so much as the cordiality of the response minated address. The presentation was made on Monday, which had been made. Bro. Cox's services would live long the 15th inst., at the annual dinner of the Club, at the in thoir memory, and the good wishes which he had earned City Arms Tavern, St. Mary-Axe. Amongst the brethren during his long and successful career would be extended to present on the occasion were A. H. Lilley (President), him in the future. He (the speaker) could speak feelingly, F. Tayler, CO. (Treasurer), and L. Fergusson. and from his long connection with Bro. Cox, as to the value of those services, and the appreciation which they had evoked. Bro. Cox, whenever he had been consulted, had Bro. James Stevens P.M. having resigned the Pre- always offered the best and most disinterested advice, and ceptor's chair of the Camden Lodge of Instrnction, No. 704, bad always at heart the best interests of Masonry. He which hold its meetings every Thursday, at the Masonic was still blessed with health aud strength, and throughout Rooms, adjoining the White Hart, High-street, Lewisham, the Province the best wishes of the brethren would be his Bro. W. A. Drew P.M. P.Z. has been nnanimously elected during the remainder of his life. The speaker concluded his successor. by reading the inscription on the salver, which was as follows :—" Presented to Bro. Thomas Cox P.P.G.S.W., together with a purse of £150, by the Provincial Grand Bro. Alfred Craven Greenwood, W.M. 410, Assistant Lodge of Derby, and the brethren of the Province, on his Provincial Grand Secretary for Surrey, who lately retirement from the office of Provincial Grand Treasnrer, contested the Secretaryship for the R.M.I, for Boys, and in acknowledgment of long and valuable services rendered, camo m second at the Election, has been appointed private for more than a quarter of a century. Derby, 15th Secretary to the Governor of the Bahamas, and starts for December 1890. Government House, Bahamas, West Indies, about the middle of January. Bro. Cox, who met with a very hearty reception, thanked the Deputy Provincial Grand Master for the kind words used towards himself , and the Warden s, Pasfc Grand EecontJy Western Star Lodge elected for initiation ono whom not Officers , and members generally for fcheir generous acfc— many of sue members were acquainted with. On the night set for an acfc which placed him in a position of greater difficulty his initiation , the Lod ge was opened in form and awaited the coming than any duty which had previously fallen to hia lot. of the candidate . After a while a stran ger walked in to the ante- room and said tie was the candidate. No mem ber present know him. Twenty-seven years ago ho was made Eegistrar and S.W. He was aaked if he had the card the Secretar y wrote him . He said of the Province, and for 24 years continuously he had held ho had nob oven that much to hel p solve tho trouble. He waa asked tho office of Treasurer. He not only thanked them for fcheir if he had anything on or abont him that would lead to the discover y handsome testimonial, bufc for the indulgence with which of the lost candid at e. He conld find nothing bnt a letter addressed they had treated his shortcomings during so many fco himself. Upon this evidence he was initiated. We doubt not years. but that he waa the " ri ght man in tho right place " but the Coming as the testimonial did from every Lodge in the evidence was, in our opinion , too slight to admit him. The Lod ge Province, supplemented by the contributions of others, shonld , in such cases , postpone the work nntil some brother ia amongst whom he was proud to number many friends, ho present to personall y identif y the candidate. —Masonie Trowel. shonld always hold their expression of goodwill in the highest esteem, and he hoped to be able to serve the HOLLOV/AT'S PILLS AND OINT MEST .—Though it is impossible, in this climato of changing temperature, to prevent ill-health aitoKethe;-, yet its form anil interests of Masonry in the Province for many years to frequency may be much mitigated by tha early adoption of remedial measures. come. He thanked them individually and collectively for When hoarseness, cough, thick breathing, and the atten iing slight fever indicate irritation of the throat or chest, Holloway's Ointment shonld bo their valuable mark of appreciation and of friendshi p. rubbed , upon these parts withou;, delay, and his Pills taken in appropriate doi-as, to promote its curative action. No catarrhs or soro throats can resist The appointment and investmen t of P.G. Officers for th. ,i remedies. Printed directions envelope every package of Holloway's thc Budicaments, w ich are suited to ail ages and conditions, and to every ensuing year then took place, as follows :— ordinary disease to which humanity is liable. Bro. J. Todd; P.M.J P.P.G.S.W. Treasurer. The Worshipful Maater NOTICE OF MEETINGS. subsequently appointed and invested his Officers, as follow :— Bros. C. M. ForbeaJI.P.M., E. W. Pnrnoll S.W., J. B. Sampson J.W., Voi>» T> n » Tk .i Hn r*nnfc T» T\ T\ A.»« «f VA .V "D f l n rxf TCnrwln-rifl Pwtif » »* j x*u*o*». J . uir _y»vuBt** j u.u, y x/oaii ui J . '> IR, A .V-I.W . UI uugiwuw *»!---- • G.S.W. Chaplain, J. Todd P.M. P.P.G.S.W. Treasnrer, H. Foster NEWSTEAD LODGE , No. 47. Secretary , C Carter S.D., M. Bryson J.D., C Linley I.G., A. Sample THE annual festival was held at the Masonio Hall, last week, when P.P.G.O. Org., S. F. Gramahaw Dir. of Cors.,;T. Arohey S.Stwd., F. Bro. Samuel Geo. Johnson (Town Clerk) P.M. P.G.T. was W. Laughton J.Stwd., J. Hall Tvler. installed for tho ensuing year. About 120 brethren and visitors were present at the ceremony. Among the latter were the Very Worship- MENTURIA LODGE . No. 418. fnl the Eev. P. V. Buaaell D.P.G.M., Bros. Sir J. Turnoy, E. Gold- Hanley, Bro. W. sohmidt J. Reoals F. Acton J. Lindley, J. Jelley, It. Fitzhngh, ON Tuesday, the 14th inst., at the Masonio Hall, , , , , in the J. Cotnyn C. B. Truman aud others. After the ceremony the Hampton was installed W.M. for tbe enaning year , , performed b brethren adjourned to the banqueting hull where a sumptuous presence of about 90 brethren. Tho oaremoay was y , Bro. J. Robinson, the retiring W.M., assisted b Broa. W. H. Hales banquet was served. After the cloth was removed, the usual Loyal y P.P.G.J.W., and and Masouio toasts were given and interspersed with choir selections P.P.G.S.W. , J. B. Piercy P. P.G.S.W., T. Biokley , Dr. J. S. Crapper P.P.G.A.D.C. The following wer-* appointed tha of vocal aud instrumental music abl rendered by Bros. Bingley , y Officers of tho Lod Devereux S.W., Shaw Hugh Gregory ( Lincoln), Adin and Madame Fannis Lymn. ge for the year :—Bros. E. B. , , , H. Hales Bro. Geo. Chapman P.M. P.P.G.D. was the Installing Master. J. Barlow J.W., the Rov. F. E. Waters Chaplain W. Treasurer, D. Jones Secretary, Edmund Jones S.D., J. T. Howson J.D., W. Tnnnioliff Dir. of Cers., 0. F. Baker Oreanist, J. Allerton I.G., CHARITY LODGE , No. 223. T. 0. Slaney and S. Salt Stewards, W. Wood Tyler. After tha Lodge had been closed the brethren adjourned to the Town Hall, THE annual installation meeting was held on the 18th inst., at , the Masonio Hall, Princes-square, Plymouth, to instal where the customary installation banquet was provided by Bro. J. Bro. George Payne S.W. as the W.M. for the year ensuing. The Mnnro. The W.M. presided , and after dinner proposed Tho Queen ceremony waa performed by W. Bro. W. Sfcanlake P.M. 223, assisted and the other toasts whioh head the list at Masonic festivals. Bros. by the following Board of Installed Masters :—W. Bros. Rev. Dr. J. Charleswortb and Tunnioliff responded on behalf of the Provincial T. W. Lemon, D.D., P.M. 189 P.P.G.J.W. P.P.G.C , S. Jew, Grand Officers present and past. Bro. Bromley proposed the toast W. Powell, B. S. Johns, James Gidley, Eiohard Pike, W. J. Stanbury, of the Masonio Charities, observing that thoy all felt pleasure in H. J. Kitt, S. Edgonmbe, A. Prout, J. T. Rook, Robert Selmon, G. seeing amongst them Bro. McLeod, tbe Secretary for the Masonio Vanafcone, W. T. Hocking, John Harvey, S. Panter, H. E. Setters, Boys' School, and had confidence that the Institution would be well John Wallis, W. Crimp, F. R. Thomas, B. Elliot, A. C. Titherley, administered . Bro. McLeod, iu responding, referred tp the fact that E. Aitken Davies, W. H. Phillips, W. Haunaford , P. A. Bridgman, it was greatly owing to the efforts of Bros. Greatbaoh and Tnnm- Jno. A. Lavers, Fred. R. Goodyear, and R. Blight. The Board of cliffe, of tbe Menturia Lodge, that a remedy had been applied to a Installed Masters being closed , the W.M. invested tho following lamentable state of things in connection with the Boys' School, aud brethren as his Officers for fche year ensuing:—W. Bros. J. A. Lavers those two brethren deserved the thanks of every member of tho I.P.M., H. Rogers S.W., Irwin A. Court J.W., W. the Rev. T. W. Craft for the action which they had taken in the matter. He thanked Lemon, D.D., P.M. P.P.G.Ch. P.P.G.J.W. Chaplain, F. R. Goodyear the Province of Staffordshire, and especially the brethren of the P.M. Treasurer, W. J. C. Hannaford P.M. Secretary, 0. B. Gale S.D., Menturia Lodge, for the support which they had given him in his Parnell Hannaford J.D., S. Yeomans I.G., S. W. Sanders D.C, election as Secretary for the Masonio Institution for Boys. With W. Biscombe A.D.C., C. H. Tozer Organist, 0. H. Soper Musical respect to the Charities, Staffordshire had always stood out promi- Director, J. S. Hannaford, H. Membury, W. J. Hoare, and W. F. nently in the amount of contribution-*, and ha trusted would ever Hodges Stewards, W. H. Phillips Tyler. W. Bro. R. Blight P.M. continue to support them. The three principal Masonio Charities was unanimously elected Charity Steward, and W. Bro. W. Brown- wero all deserving support. As to the Boys' School, bo observed ing P.M. P.P.G.A.D.C. appointed representative on the Committee that there had been a cloud banging over it for somo time, bnt that of Petitions. Previous to the installation Messrs. J. R. Harris and cloud had been removed, and he appealed to them to support tha J. Nankivel were initiated, and Bros. A. Bracken, E. H. Rowse, and Boys' School. He also aaked, on behalf of himself, that be should C. Rowse were passed to the second degree. Among the brethren have their confidence. There waa now a new Board of Management, present, in addition to those namod, were Bros. W. J. Sweet S.W. which consisted of Provincial as well as Loodou members, and ha 105, H. Eoberts J.W. 1847, W. Sweet J.W. 1212, J. H. Evans S.W. had no donbt whatever that thoy would bring abont an improved 70, F. W. Stenlake 190, John Parker D.C. 189 , J. Bartlett 202, state of things in relation to the Schools. Under the present A. Moore 1247, E. Hedger 1255, E. J. Collins 74, F. Bioklo 70, A. B. management, while the School was being conducted efficiently, the Tuck 1247, G. E. Sercombe I.G. 70, H. J. Thomas, A. E. Brid gman, working expenses had been reduced to the extent of about £L0 a W. H. Hawking, J. Stoneman, J. Goad, S. Kingoome, T. A. Stevens, head per annum. Bro. Greatbach proposed the Visiting Brethren , on Thomas Cole, S. T. Hannaford, A. T. Lillicrap, J. B. Orchard, Henry whose behalf Bros. Bonsor, R. Tooth , Charles Adam.*, aud W. H. Gill, all of 223, F. C Burner A.D.C. 1847, James Mitchell, Mark, Ilowaon responded. Daring the evening vocal muaio waa contributed J. S. Roach, and W. Huntley. It was decided to present a P.M.'s by several of the brethren, and tho proceedings woro of an enjoyable jewel to Bro. J. A. Lavers I.P.M., in recognition of his services in character. the chair during the past twelve months. The W.M. referred in eulogistic terms to the services Bro. W. Browning P.M. P.P.G.A.D.C CORNUBIAN LODGE. No. 450. had rendered to tho Lodge as Secretary for twenty years, which THE annual meeting was hold on tho 18r.li inst. Tho btot'nvu position he had, to the great regret of the brethren, resigned. Ho assembled at the Lodge in tho Fr< *umsirf\iim ' Hall , and thn suggested the presentation of somo suitable testimonial to B ro. Bro wil- visiting brethren included Bros. William Wales j i". and Arthur ing in appreciation of his valued services. Bro. P. H. Bridgman C-rteck J.W. Druid's Lodge (No. 530), Churle - ' Brvant J. W . 331 proposed that the sum of £10 be voted to Bro. Browning, to be (Truro) ; It. Rowe W.M.. John Newlund S.W., W. Vwl J. W., und expended in what way be thought fit. Bro. Stanlake seconded the J. Whitwort.h Assistant Secretary of Mount Edi-cumbe (No. 15 14) , resolution which was unanimously carried. The annual banquet was W. K. B*kar P.M. Trcjonna , T. A. Tay lor 1272, aud J. Winter fixed for 13th January, at the Masonio Hall. The brathren afterwards Clausontnm 1461. The Board of Installed Masv-r - WAH a largo on*, adjourned to the refectory where a pleasant hour waa spent. and tha ceremony of installing tho W.M. O I F.CO Brn . Thomas M&. CRICKLEWOOD LODGE, No. 2361 Parcels Post for 33 stamps. Over 2 000 testimonials received from medical &¦ rpHE ordinary meeting took place at the Crown Hotel, Crioklewood, men.—COLEMAN CO., LIMITJ-D, NORWICH. Sold everywhere. X on the 17th inst. Brother Willing the W.M. presided. The minutes of the last regular meeting of the Lodge having been read IMPORTANT NOTICE.— Confidential Advice free per post to all and confirmed the W.M. proceeded to initiate Mr. Burtin 0. Hillyard in weak and failing health, with loss of strength and vitality. Fifty years , . experience in Nervous Ailments. Address, The Secretary, 3 Fitzallan Square, He then proceeded to pass Brothers Lloyd and Holloway. The Sheffield. Form of Correspondence Free. Write to-day. brethren unanimously elected Brother Albert Bocher P.M. Royal Commemoration Lodge as a member of the Cricklewood Lodge. They subsequently sat down to a well served banquet, provided by Free by Post, Price One Shilling. host Brother Paul. THE Covent Garden Lodge of Instruction, No. 1614 The usual weekly meeting of thia Lodge of Instruction waa held at the Criterion, Piccadilly, S.W., ou the 18th inst., when there were REVISED BOOK OF CONSTITUTIONS; present Bros. G. H. Foan W.M., F, M. Noakes S.W., J. Rowe J.W., G. CRITICALLY CONSIDERED, Reynolds Treasurer and Secretary, G. H. Reynolds S.D., C 0. AND Burgess J.D., J. H. Harnell I.G., T. E. Weeks Tyler ; and others. Lodge waa opened in due form and the minutes of the last meeting COMPAEED WITH THE OLD EDITION. were read and confirmed. Lodge was opened in the second degree. A SERIES OF ARTICLES, Bro. C 0. Burgess offered himself as a candidato to ba passed to the third degree, and was dnly examined and entrusted. Lodge was HEPRINTED FROM THE FREEMASON 'S CHRONICLE . opened in the third degree, and the W.M. rehearsed the ceremony. The W.M. vacated the chair in favour of Bro. G. H. Reynolds, and tho Lodge was resumed to the firat degree. Bro. G. H. Foan offered Price One Shilling, himsalf aa a candidate to be pasaed, and having answerod the neces- sary questions was entrusted. The Lodge was reaumed, and the W.M. Free by Post on receipt of 24 Halfpenny Stamps . rehearsed the ceremony of F.C On rising, Bro. F. M. Noakos was unanimously elected W.M. for this day fortnight (Lafc January 1891), and appointed his Officers in rotation. On rising for the third time, OCCASIONAL PAPERS Bro. G. Reynolds said as the Lodge would not meet till New Year's ON Day he thought this evening would be a fitting opportunity to pro- pose that a hearty and cordial vote of thanks, to be entered on the THE HISTORY OF FREEMASON minntes, be given to Bro. Gr. H. Foan for his kindness, nofc only on RY, this evening, bufc on several other occasions, in acting as Preceptor, Written expressly for delivery iu Lodges of Instruction- and so helping the Lodge of Instruction to carry on its work. This ^ was seconded by Bro. C. 0. Burgess. The W.M., in putting tho motion, said he was much pleased to know that amongst his Officers LONDON : W. W. MORGAN , as W.M. of the Mother Lodge he should have a good working Mason BELVIDERE WORKS , HERMES HILL, PENTONVILLE N. beside him in Bro. G. H. Foan. Bro. G. H. Foan, in a few and , simple words thanked the brethren for the groat compliment paid AND BY ORDER OF ALL BOOKSELLERS. him. Nothing farther offering for the good of Freemasonry tho Lodge was closed, and adjourned to Thursday, tho 1st January 1891. The brethren on parting wished each other the compliments of tho Secretaries of Lodges of Instruction can be supplied season. carriage free, at 10/- per dozen. I R.A. 307 Good Intent, White Horse. Hebden Bridge Metropolitan Chaptor, White Hart, Cannon St., 6*38 R.A. 335 St. John , Freemasons* Hall, Salford R.A. 704 Cimdon, 15 Fin bury Pavement, E.C, 8 DIARY FOR THB WEEK. R.A. 758 Bridgwater, Freemasons' H-dl , Runcorn R.A. 1305 Clapton , Whito Hart, Clapton, 8 R.A. 1016 Elkington, Masonic Hall , Birmingham R.A. 1612 E. of Carnarvon, Ladbroko Hall, Netting We shall be obliged if the Secretaries R.A. 1393 Hamer, Masonic Hall, Liverpool Hill. 8 ot* the various Lodges throughout the M.M. 53 Britannia, Freemasons' Hall, Sheffield Kingdom will favour us with a list of their Days of Meetings, <&c, as we have Wednesday, 31st December. decided to insert only those that are Friday, 2nd January. 3 Fidelity, Alfred , Roman Road , Barnsbury, 8 verified by the Officers of the severa 706 Florence Nightingale, M.H., Woolwich 30 United Mariners', Lugard, Peckham, 7*30 Lodges. 2076 Quatuor Corouati , Freemasons' HaU, W.C. 65 Prosperity, 2 St. Mary Axo, B.C., 7 72 Royal Jubileo, Mitre. Chancery Lane, W.C, 8 —:o:— 44 Friendship, Freemasons' Hal l , Manchester 73 Mount Lebanon , GMive luu, Borough, 8 81 Doric, Private Rooms, Woodbridge, Suffolk 193 Confidence , Horculos Tavorn , Leadenhall St., Saturday, 27th December. 219 Prudence, Masonic Hall, Todmorden 228 United Strength, Hope, Regent's Park, 8 212 St. George, Guild tall, Doncaster 533 La Tolerance.Portland Hot, Gr,. Portland St., I 1871 Goatling-Murray, Town HaU, Houoslow 306 Alfred, Masonic Hall, K ilsall Street, Leeds 591 Dovvnshiro, Masonic Hall, Liverpool, 7 142 Peace, New MasonicHall , Meetham 521 Truth, Freemasons' Hall , Huddersfield 673 St. John , Masonic Hall, Liverpool, 8 16-11 Wharncc iffe, Rose and Crown Hot., Ponistono 574 Loyal B rkshire of Hope,AVhite Hart, Newbury 720 Panmuro, Balham Hotel, Balham, 7 2100 Abbey, Mnsonic Halt , Chertsey 601 St. John, Wrekin Hotel, Wellington, Salop 781 Merchant Navy, Silver Tav, Burdett Rd., 7*30 M.M. 1-1 Prince Edward, Station Hot., Todmorden 6»> Sef ton, Adelphi Hotel. Liverpool 813 New Concord , Jolly Farmers, Southgate Rd., 709 Invicta, Bank Street Hall , Ashfor l 862 Whittington, Red Lion , Fleet Stroot, 8 837 De Grey and Ri pon, Town Hall, Ripon 902 Burgoyne, Essex Arms, Strand , 8 839 Royal Gloucestershire, Bell Hotel, Gloucester 972 St. Augustine, Masonic Hall, Canterbury, 8*30 Monday, 29th December. 1098 Lord Warden, Wellington Hall, Deal 1037 Portland, Portland Hall, Portland 1102 Mirfield , Assembly Booms, Mirfield 62 Social, Queen's Hotel, Manchester 1269 Stanhope. Fox and Hounds, Putney 1333 Athelstan. Town Hall, Atherstone, Warwick 1356 Toxfth, 110 North Hill Street, Liverpool, 7*30 348 Lights, Mssoiic R oras, Warrington 1387 Chorlton.Masoaic Rooms,Chorlton-Oiim-Hardy 302 Hope, New Masonic Hall, Bradford 1175 Peckham. SW Old Kent Road, 8 1528 Fort, M.H., Newquay, Cornwall 1511 Alexandra , Hornsea, Hull 307 Prince Frederick.White Horse, Hobden Bridge 1557 Albert Edward, Bush Hotol , Hexham 1177 Tenby, Tenby, Pembroke 1H01 Ravonsbourne. George, Lewisham, 8 1561 Morccambo, Masonic HaU, Morocambo 1604 Wanderers, Victoria Mansions Restam-aut, R.A. 557 Valletort, M.H., Callington, Cornwall 1618 Prince of Wales, Freemasons' Hall, Bradford "ftf.M. 9 Fnrtfi.-finp. AfasoniR Hnll. Hnnt.h MnHnn S.AV., 7-30 1664 Gosforth, Freemasons' Hall, G isforth 1662 Beaconsfield , Chequers, Walthamstow, 7*30 R.A. 359 Peace, Freemasons' Hall, Southampton 1681 Londesborough , Berkeley Arms, May Fair, 8 R.A. 712 St. James's, Masouic Hall, Louth 1692 Hervey, White Hart Hotel, Bromley, Kont, 8*30 1791 Creaton , Wheatsheaf , Shepherd's Bush, 8 Tuesday, 30th December. 1922 Earl of Lathom, Station Hotol, Camberwell 299 Emulation, Bull Hotel, Dart(b-d Saturday, 3rd January. New Road , 8 310 Unions, Freemasons' Hall, Carlisle 1963 Duke of Alb iny, 153 Battersea Park Road. 7'30 General Committee Boys' School, M.H., 4 2192 Warner, Bridge Chambers, Hoe Street, Wal 367 Apollo University, Masonic H»II , Oxford 1622 Roso, Surrey Masonic Hal l, Camberwell 448 St. James, Freemasons' Hall, Halifax thamstow 1362 Royal Albert Edward, Market Hall, Rerthill 2206 Hendon, Welsh Harp, Hondon, 8 610 St. Martin, Masonic Hall, Liskeard 1458 Truth, Wheatsheaf Hotol, Manchester 573 Perseverance, Shonstone Hotel, Halesowen R.A. 177 Domatic, St. James's Restaurant, W., 8 1368 Torbay, Town Hall, Paignton R.A. 720 Panmure, Goose and Gridiron , E.G., 7 1666 Ellington, Town Hall, Maidenhead V-. ..i n . .. . i. *--PT- R.A. 933 Doric, 202 Whitechapel Road , E., 7*30 1823 Royal Clarence, Masonic Hall, Clare, Suffolk M.M. Grand Masters, 8A. Rod Lion Square, 7 K.T. 8 Plains of Mamre, Bull Hotel, Burnley M.M. Thistle, Freemasons' Tavorn, W.C, 8 INSTRUCTION. 1st January. "Wednesday, 31st December. Thursday, 141 St. Luk e, White Hart, Chelsea, 7*30 163 Integrity, Freemasons' HaU, Manchester 147 Justice , Brown Bear, Deptford, 8 210 Duke of Athol, Bowling Green Hotel, Denton | Saturday, 27th December. 263 Clarence, 8 Tottenham Court Road, W.C 274 Tranquillity, Boar's Head Inn, Newchurcli 87 Vitruvian, Duko of Albany, St. Catherine' i 435 Salisbury, Union Tavern , Air Street, W., 8 290 Huddersfield , Masonic Hall, HuddersQold I Park, near Nunhead Junction, 7*30 701 Camdon, Masonic Room, Lewisham, at 8 304 Philantbronio, Masonic Hall, Leeds j 179 Manchester, 8 Tottenham Court Road, W.C. 8 751 High Cross, Coach and Horses, Tottenham, 8 363 Keysione, New Inn , Whitworth | 198 Percy, Jolly Farmers' Tuv, Southgate Rd.,N.8 879 Southwark, Sir Garnet Wolseloy, Rotherhithe 439 Scientific, Masonio Rooms, Bingley 1275 Star, Dover Castle, Dept'ord Causeway, S.E. 7 New Road 691 Downshire, Masonic Hall, Liverpool j 19flQ "EMnahnrv Pnrlr . (drink - Tavnvn. Hifhhiirv. ft 1017 Montefiore , St. James's Rcstmirant, W., 8 760 Friondshin. K'ro.emasons' Hall. Cleckheaton 13«l Kail of Zetland, Royal Edward, Hackuey, 7 1153 Southern Star, Sir Syd. Smith , Kennington , 8 996 Sondes, Eagle Hotel, East Dereham, Norfolk i 152-1 Duke ol'Counaught, Loid Stanley, Hackney, 8 1182 Duko of Edinburgh , Mil ., Liverpool, 7*3'> 1083 Townlcy Park"r, Brunswick Hot. Manchester 1621 Kccleston , 13 GainbridgB Street, Pimlico, 7. 127,3 Burdett Coutts, Swan , Bethnal Greun Uotul , 8 1219 Stran geways, Masonic Rooms, Manchester 2012 Cliiswick, Windsor Castle, Hammersmith, 7*30 1306 St. John , Threo Crowns, Milo End Road , 8 1283 Ryburn, Ceniral Building-', Sowerby Bridge R.A. Sinai, Union Tavorn , Air Street, W. 8 [360 Roynl A rthur, Princo nf Wales, Wimblodon ,7*30 1403 VVest Lancashire, Commercial Hot, Ormskirk 1120 The Groat City, Masons'HaU Avenue, 6*30 1953 Prudence and Industry, George Hot, Somerset 558 I). Connaught, Palmerstou Arms,Cumborwell,8 R.A. 226 Benevolence, Red Lion, Littleborough 1571 Leopold , City Arms Tavern , B.C, 7 R.A. 330 Integrity, Mnsonic Temple, Morley Monday, 29th December. 1580 Crarihourij o, Rod Lion , Hatlicld , 8 M.M. Howe, Masonic Hall, Now St., Birmingham Claph.un , 7*30 1602 Sir Hugh Myddelton , AVhito Horse, Liverpool M.M. 174 Athol, Masonic Hall, Birmingham 22 Loughborough, Gauden Hotel, Road , N., S 27 Egyptian , Atlantic Tavern , Brixton, S.AV., 8 1612 AVest Middlesex , Bell , Ealing Dean, 7*-15 •15 Strong Man. Bell and Bush, Ropomaker St., , Criiorion , W., 8 Railway Tavern, Fenchurch St., 7 1614 Govern. Garden 174 Sincerity, 1625 Tredegar, Wellington , Bow, E., T 30 Thursday, 1st January. 180 St. James s Union, St. James s Restaurant, 8 Abchurch Lane, 5'')0 219 True Love & Unity, F.M.H., Brixham, Devon, 7 1673 Langton, AVhito Hart, - 45 Strong Man, Masons' Hall Tavern, E.C. 332 Royal Union, Chequers' Hotel , Uxbridge 1677 Crusaders, Old Jerusalem, St. John's Gate. 19a Lion and Lamb, City Terminus Hote l , E.C. 519 Wellington , White Swan , High St., Deptford, 8 Clerkenwell . 9 231 St. Andrew, Freom isons' Hall, W.O. 823 Everton, Masonic Hall, Liverpool , 7'30 M.M. Old Kent, Crown an 1 Cushion , London Wall Freemasons' Hall 538 La Tolerance, , W.C. 933 Doric, Duko's Head, 79 Whitechapel Road , 8 I M.M. 355 Royal Savoy, 15 Finsbury Pavement, 73 554 Yarborough, Green Dragon, Stepney 975 Rose of Denmark, Gauden Hotel, Clapham, 7*3 1415 Prince Leopold, Three Nuns Hotel, Aldgate 1227 Upton, Three Nuns, Aldgate, E., 8 1672 Mornington , London Tavern, Fenchurch St. 1319 Stockwell, White Hart, Abchurch Lane, 6*30 1790 Old England, M.H., New Thornton Heath 1-125 Hyde Park, Porchestor Hot, Cleveland Gdns., 8 Friday, 2nd January. R.A. 1507 Metropolitan. Anderton's Hotel, E.C. 1415 Prince Leopold, 2)2 Whitechapel Road, E., 7 Emulation, Freemasons' Hall, 6 24 Newcastle-on-Tyne, F.H., Newcastle 1-119 Royal Military, Masonic Hall Canterbury, 8 31 United Industrious, Mas. Rooms, Canterbury 1489 M. of Ripon, Queen's Hot, Victoria Park, 7*30 General Lodge. Masonic Hdl, Birmingham, 8 1507 Metrooolitau, The Moorgato, E.G.. 7-30 167 St. John's, York and Albany, Regent's Park , 8 38 Union, Council Chamber, Chichester 7-30 41 Royal Cumberland, Masonic Hall, Bath 1585 Royal Commemoration , Railway Ho, Putney 453 Chigwell. Pub.Hn, Stition Rd.. Loughton . 160,9 Kiiburu , 46 South Molton Street, -v* .. 8 507 United Pilgrims,Surr3yM.H.,Ca.uberwell , 7 30 50 Knights of Malta, George Hotel, Hinckley Finchloy . 249 Mariners, Masonic Hall , Liverpool 1623 West Smithfield , Manchester Hotel , E.G., 7 733 Wcstbourne, Swiss Cottage Tavern, 251 Trinity, Craven Arms Hotel, Coventry 1693 Kingsland, Cock Taveru , Highbury, N., 8*30 Road , N.AV., 8 9fifi "Mant.Viftli "Mnonnif. Willi. Hnuwnnil 1707 Kleunor, Rose and Crown, Tottenham , 3 749 Belgrave, Har p Tavern , Jermyn Street, W. 8 269 Fidelity, White Bull Hotel, Blackburn 174' * Perseverance, Deacin's Tavern, Walbrook , 7 765 St. James, Princess Victoria, Rotherhithe. 8 Masonic HaU, 189 1 St. Ambrose.Baron's Ct. Hot.W. Kensington, 8 768 AVilliam Preston , St. Andrew's Tav, Baker St., 8 289 Fidelity, Leeds * , 8 2<-4 Constitutional, Assembly Rooms, Beverley 1901 Selwyn, East Dulwich Hotel, Was t Dulwich, 8 780 Roy-il Alfred , Star and Garter, Kew Bridge 295 Combermere Union, Arms, Macclesfield 2021 Queen's (Westminster) and Marylebone, The 834 Ranelagh, Six Bells, Hammersmith Criterion, W., 8 1056 Metropolitan , Portugal Hotel , Fleet Street, 7 300 Minerva , Pitt and Nelson, Ashton-under-Lyne 7*30 309 Harmony, Ued Lion, Fareham 1185 Lewis, Fishmongers' Arms, Wood Green, 317 Anauinty, e reemasocs uau, luancnestor 1228 Beacontree, Green Man, Leytonstone, 8 1293 Royal Standard, Builders' Arms, Canonbury, 8 360 Pomfret , Abington Street, Northampton December. - 419 St. Peter, Star and Garter, Wolverhampt >n Tuesday, 30th 1305 Clapton, White Hart, Lower Clapton, 7 30 425 Cestrian, Grosvenor Hotel, Chester 25 Robert Burns, 8 Tottenham Court Road , 8 1331 Kennington , Tho Horns, Keuumg,:on, 8 1612 E. Carnarvon Ladbroko Hall, Notting Hill, 8 432 Abbey, Newdegate Arms Hotel, Nuneaton 55 Constitutional, Bedford Hotel, Holborn , 7 , Masonic Hall, 1901 Selwyn, Montpelier. Chournont Rd., Peckham.3 431 St. Peter, Newcastle 111 Faith, Victoria Mansions Restaurant, S.W. 7"30 44'j Benevolent, Town Hall , AVells, Somersetshire 2030 Abbey AVestminster, King's Arms, S.AV., 177 Domatic, Surrey M.H., Camborwell , 7*30 R.A. 95 Eastern Star, Hercules Taveru, E.C 509 Tees, Freemasons' Hall , Stockton, Durham , Allen-gate Street, 3 3 639 St. Matthew, Diagon Hotel , Walsall 138 .Toppa, Manchester Hotel R.A. 820 Lily of Richmond, Greyhound, Richmou-1, MODUS -* Red Cup, Cam ion Town 8 037 Portland, Town Hall, Stoke-upon-l'rent 212 Euphrates, , R.A. 890 Hornsey, Porchestor, Cleveland Sq., VV. 211 Me>chants, Masonic Hill, Liverpool R.A. 1275 Star, Stirling Castle, Camberwell, 8 792 Pelham Pillar, Masonic Hall, Great Grimsby Greyhound Hotol, 913 Pattison, Loru Ruglau Tavern, Plumatead •183 East Surrey of Concord , 1711 Royal Savoy, Bine Posts, Charlotte Street, 8 Croydon , 8. 19ol) S mthgato, Railway Hot, New bo itagate, / > 971 Trafalgar, Commercial Street, uatlcy Stspney, 976 Royal Caix-nce Blue Bell HotelBrutunSomerset 551 Yarborough , Green Dragon , 8 1996 Priory, Constitutional Club, Acton Derby Hotel ' 700 Nolson, Star and Garter, Woolwich , 7*30 R.A. 753 Princo Frederick AVilliam Lord's Hote l , 1012 Prince of Wales, , Bury Lane 753 Prince Fred. 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