are now consecrated are launched by their Founders free of all FREE FROM DEBT liability, from a financial point of view, while many of the THE mere fact that Freemasons Lodges are closed to the older ones are returned year by year as " free from debt," outside world is in itself sufficient to create a feeling although several of them possess valuable assets, in the way of curiosity in the minds of a very large section of the of furniture, invested funds, or outstanding subscriptions ; and community, for whose especial delectation the more enterprising although it may be many years before all our Lodges can be sensational journalists attempt, from time to time, to lift the so described, we are convinced the rising generation of the veil that hides the working of our Brotherhood from the view Craft is even more embued with this laudable ambition than of the profane, with the result that exposures are provided, its immediate predecessors, and there is every reason to hope which are more or less appreciated in proportion to the and believe that the next decade will witness a marked imaginative colouring with which they are surrounded. improvement in this particular. It is most certainly a laudable At one time we hear of the awful iniquity of Freemasons, desire to be able to point to one's Lodge as a pattern in who are accused of toasting each other in satanic beverages regard to its financial position, and as there can be no from a hideous skull, or revelling in orgies more suited to question that such a boast has become one greatly in favour pandemonium then a meeting of civilised mortals of the among English Craftsmen, there are, as we have said, good nineteenth century ; or the detractors of Freemasonry tell the grounds for believing that the future will see an even greater world that the Society is banded together to overthrow all improvement than has been manifest in the immediate past. that is right and good, its members being bound to support The foundation of the crusade against indebtedness on and shield each other, no matter what horror may be the part of Lodges may be traced to the desire, already attempted, or what crime may have been committed. These referred to, that is almost general with Founders of new and similar stories come almost as regularly as the famous Lodges, to start with a clear balance sheet. This course " sea serpent " or the " giant gooseberry," and certainly entails a very considerable responsibility on those who take serve their turn to provoke a harmless smile on the part of the initiative in forming new Lodges, but, in our opinion, it those who, being members of the Fraternity, know as to its is the only principle on which additions to the roll of working, and can therefore guage the " exposures " at their Lodges should be permitted, unless it can be demonstrated . proper worth ; but the Masonic Order possesses another without the slightest shadow of a doubt , that a new Lodge is vulnerable spot, in the form of its financial arrangements, necessary in a quarter where there are not sufficient members and this is very often assailed by the detractors of Free- of the Order to pay the expenses of proper formation. In masonry, who are sometimes able to paint a really black that case a grant towards expenses might be made by Grand picture, with this item as the leading subject. Lodge, which would thus be called upon to decide by vote as In this particular Freemasons do not have to deal with to the necessity of the course proposed , and would consequently attacks from outside alone—there are many within the ranks remove any doubts as to the need for extension. of the Order who like to express themselves as to what they While it must be admitted that new Lodges are formed consider the correct method of dealing with Lodge Funds, for the general good of Freemasonry and the world at large, it and it must be admitted there are occasions when it seems must also be recognised that in a large number of instances necessary, as well as most desirable, to let outside light and they are promoted to gratif y the personal ambition, or suit the criticism shine on what is done privately in our Lodges. convenience of their Founders, and this being so the Those of our readers who knew the FBEEMASON 'S CHRONICLE preliminary expenses should be cleared by the Founders. in its younger days will probably remember the series of One of the greatest evils that can assail Freemasonry is " Balance Sheets " that were published in its pages, when indebtedness on the part of its Lodges, for as 3oon as a names and other means of identification were withheld, and a Lodge finds its exchequer empty, with claims outstanding for summary was given showing how the different Lodge funds of necessary expenses or luxuries, the natural proceeding seems the year were disbursed. to be to look around for Initiates, with the result that less There were many Brethren in those days who strongly care than usual is exercised ia their selection, and the outcome condemned the action of the CHBONICLE in thus publishing is that quality may be sacrificed , in order to put the funds in private affairs to the world, while others, as is natural, a better condition. commended what was done. It is not our desire to weigh the> It is certainly expecting too much to even suggest that pros and cons of this individual part of the subject, as it has- Grand Lodge should exercise any control over the spending little association with our present purpose, but we think it of Lodge Funds, in order to keep the Lodges within due will be admitted there is a healthier spirit among our Lodges bounds, but there is no harm in asking the authorities to now than was the case then, a very much larger number of exercise their power in connection with new Lodges, the the Brethren of to-day striving to render their Lodges " free Founders of which should be compelled to start fair, by from debt " than was customary in the days of long ago. subscribing among themselves such a sum a3 to launch their We might almost say that most of the new Lodges that bantling " free from debt." duties that had devolved upon him, and he should ever regard CONSECRATI ON: CLISSOLD LODGE. the jewel as a token of the esteem in which he was held by the THE consecration of a . new Lodge is always an interesting members. and important ceremony, but it was doubtless owing to The W.M. next proposed that the thanks of the Lodge the great popularity of Bro. William Mason Stiles, and to the should be offered to Bro. VV. VV. Hayworth for his present of the probably unique fact of the Grand Treasurer-elect being installed Officers Collars and Jewels, and to Bro. Robert Emery, who had as Master of a Lodge, that caused so large an assembly of Grand presented a very handsome box of Working Tools. The same to Officers and Brethren as met at the Eailway Station Hotel, be entered upon the Lodge minutes. Needless to say the pro- Highbury, N., on the 29th ult., on the occasion of the position was carried unanimously. consecration of the Clissold Lodge, No. 2551. There being no other business the Lodge was closed in perfect With commendable punctuality the Brethren assembled harmony, and the Brethren adjourned to the Banquet-Room , at half past four, and passed into the Lodge to receive the Grand where an excellent repast was served by Bro. P.M. Tuck. Officers appointed to perform the consecration ceremony, who Special notice must be given to the highly artistic menus and shortly after arrived. musical programmes, containing portraits of the Officers of the Bro. Edward Letchworth Grand Secretary presided , and Lodge, which were provided by Bro. Alfred H. Cooper the I.G., was assisted by the following Grand Officers :—Charles E. and which will doubtless be preserved as an interesting memento Keyser P.G.D. as S.W., J. H. Matthews P.D.G.D.C. as J.W., of the auspicious occasion. Upon the termination of the banquet Bey, J. Studholme Brownrigg P.G.C. as Chaplain, Frank the customary Loyal and Masonic toasts were honoured. Richardson P.G.D. as D.C, and C. F. Matier P.G.S.B. as I.G. Bro. Frank Richardson responded on behalf of the Grand The Founders of the Lodge were represented by Bros. W. Officers , and expressed : the pleasure it:had been to take part in M. Stiles Master designate, J. J. Lamigeon, R. Emery, C. F. so interesting a ceremony. He thought that all Grand Officers Hogard, W. W. Hayworth, T. Carleton, Alfred H. Cooper, Harry were only too ready to do any Masonic work to show their Townend , W. R. Itter, H. Kenney, S. Trevor Prince, Montague gratitude for their appointments. Hibberd, W. Hicklin , E. Warner, W. Wright, F. G. Street, G. The W.M., in giving the Consecrating Officer , said it was a. Elliott, C. H. Cox, W. B. Trick ; and among those present always a red letter day in the history of a Lodge when the Grand were Bros. Capt. T. C. Walls G.St.Br., George Read G.St.Br., Secretary paid them a visit, but to-day Bro. Letchworth had Edward Terry P.G.T., James Terry P.G.S.B., H. Sadler Grand brought their Lodge into existence, and it would ever be Tyler, H. Gross P.D.C. Kent, C. A. Gompertz P.P.G.S.B. Herts., remembered. He had been associated with Bro. Letchworth on Ii G. James P.G.S.B. Berks., Sir John A. Hanhain P.M. 1523, many occasions, and it was quite a pleasure to have business C. Lewis P.M. 2206, A. H. Cole W.M. 1744, F. Tomlin I.P.M. with him, for he was beloved and esteemed by every member of 1360, R. J. Bartlett P.M. 2030, W. W. Lee P.M. 1897, Orlton the Craft ; he considered the Grand Master had shown great Cooper P.M. 211, H. Stiles P.M. 1507 , W. A. Scurrah P.M. 167 foresight in appointing him to his- high position. He heartily Arthur H. Scurrah P.M. 2206, H. C. Turner W.M. 1662 , J. J thanked him for his presence there that day, and for the splendid Thomas P.M. 753, E. Hobbs I.P.M. 453, R. S. Taylor W.M services he had rendered. 1929, C. J. Knightley P.M. 1744, W. VV. Langley I.P.M. 2206 Bro. Letchworth, on rising to respond , was received with Walter Potter P.M. 1260, G. P. Pointer P.M. 1613, J. Brendel great applause. He said that in conjunction with the other W.M; 27, C. Mussared P.M. 2500 and 2264, James Stephens Grand Officers he had been afforded the greatest possible P.M, 1425, &c, E. Wilding P.M. 1541, S. H. Baker P.M. 1260 pleasure in consecrating this, the latest addition to the roll of and.2472, W. J. Ferguson P.M. 177 , J. Starkey P.M. 132, Aug. Lodges, because they one and all felt sure that the Lodge, started Wilson P.M. 2146, Walter Martin P.M. 2500, Thos. Jeffries under such favourable auspices, would have a splendid future S.W. 1744, W. Bradford P.M. 2168, J. L. Ellis P.M. 195, H before it. Sprake P.M. 813, R. Baker P.M. 2192, W. G. Welch 1305, W Before sitting down he would ask them all to drink to the Harrold 1185 , B. Bridgman 144, H, A. Badman 1298, J health of their W.M., whom he had had the pleasure of installing Macfarlane S.W. 27, F. W. Barnham 946, &c. in the chair. He tendered him his hearty congratulations upon The Lodge having been opened in the three degrees the the high office he was about to receive at the hands of Grand opening hymn was sung, after which Bro. Letchworth addressed Lodge, because he recognised him as a kind, genial and the Brethren on the subject of their meeting, and stated that accomplished Brother, who had rendered great service to the the M.W. the Grand Master having taken into consideration the Craft in the past, arid would doubtless continue to do so in the Petition of the Founders had granted them a Warrant for the future. Clissold Lodge, and had appointed him as Consecrating Officer. Brother Stiles, in reply, said that he greatly appreciated the The Grand Chaplain opened the proceedings with prayer. honour paid to him. It was always pleasant to hear oneself Bro. Frank Richardson then addressed the Master on behalf of spoken well of , and he would endeavour to deserve the kind words the Founders, who were arranged in the centre of the Lodge, and of the Grand Secretary. He promised during his year of office read the Petition and Warrant. The Brethren signified their to do his best to maintain the dignity and integrity of the approval of the Officers appointed to preside during the ensuing Lodge, so that when he left the chair they would be able to year. speak as well of him as at present. Bro. Brownrigg next advanced to the Master's pedestal and Bros. Sir John Hanham, Capt. T. C. Walls, W. A. Scurrah, delivered a very impressive oration upon the nature and James Stephens and S. H. Baker responded for the Visitors, who principles of the Institution, which only the solemnity of the were over sixty in number. All congratulated Bro. Stiles upon occasion prevented from being applauded. his election as Grand Treasurer,. and also upon his position as The choir, under the direction of Bro. W. Wright Provincial W.M. of the Lodge. G.Org. Middlesex , then sang the anthem " Behold how good and Bro. J. M. McLeod, Secretary of the Boys School , m one of joyful a thing," which was most admirably rendered. his stirring speeches acknowled ged the toast of the Masonic The Consecration was then carried out according to ancient Charities, and urged their claims upon the Brethren ; and the custom by Bro. Letchworth, and the Lodge was dedicated and Officers of the Lodge having been complimented Bro. Edmonds constituted. At the conclusion of this ceremony Bro. W. M. was called in and gave the Tyler's toast, which brought the Stiles was presented by Bro. Richardson for the purpose of being pleasant proceedings to a termination at a late hour. installed as the first Worshipful Master, and a Board of Installed Maste-rs being formed he was placed in the Chair by Brother Letchworth. Upon the return of the Brethren Brother Stiles was duly- Mr. H. Kemp, of Thavies Inn, usually organises three subscrip- saluted , and subsequently invested the following Officers : W. W. tion dances in the course of the year, and, with a generosity Hayworth acting I.P.M., J. J. Lamigeon S.W., Robert Emery characteristic of the Masonic fraternity, invariably devotes the J.W., Thomas Carleton Treasurer, Chas. Fred. Hogard P.G.S.B, proceeds of the first and last dance to a charity. The Cinderella Secretary, Harry Townend S.D., H. Kenney J.D., Alfred H, hold on the 29th ult., at the King's Hall of the Holborn Cooper I.G., W. Hicklin D.C, W. Wright Organist, G. S. Elliott, Restaurant , was for the benefi t of the Royal Masonic Benevolent M. Hibbard and W. R. Itter Stewards, and T. C Edmonds Institution , and it is pleasing to note that Mr. Kemp's enterprise Tyler. will probably result in an addition of twelve or fifteen guineas to The Bye-laws were decided upon , and several propositions the funds of the Institution. The ball passed off most pleasantly, for Joining and Initiation were given in. some two hundred and fifty people being present, who footed it Bro. Stiles then proposed that a cordial vote of thanks should merrily for many hours to the strains of Mr. G. C. Pritchard 's be accorded to the Grand Officers who had taken part in the band. The following gentlemen acted as Stewards : Mr. V. ceremony of Consecration, and as a compliment for their services Wright, Mr. Banks, and Mr. Jeffreys ; Mr. Kemp himself that they be made Honorary members of the Lodge. As a performing the duties of M.C.—" City Press.'' special mark of recognition he requested the Grand Secretary's acceptance of a Founder's Jewel, as a souvenir of the occasion. Bro. Letchworth, on behalf of self and colleagues, returned thanks to the Brethren OLD Books and Curiosities relating to Freemasonry, Knights Templars, for their kindness, and said that Eosicrucians or other Secret Societies wanted. Address, W. W, personally he was most pleased to undertake the important Morgan, New Barnet. demise. Bro. Tew was the senior partner of the well-known WEST YORKSHIRE , banking firm of Messrs. Leatham, Tew and Co., which has , Pontefract, Castleford, Goole, Snaith, rpHERE was a large gathering of Freemasons at Halifax on branches at Wakefield I Wednesday, the occasion being the annual meeting of the Knottingley, and other places, and he was very well-known and Grand Lodge of West Yorkshire. The proceedings esteemed both in London and the Provinces in financial circles. Provincial He was the eldest son of the late Mr. Edward Tew, of Crofton took place at the Mechanics' Hall, and were held under the the De Warren Lodge, No. 1302. Hall, and was born on 8th May 1828, so that he was close upon banner of Yorkshire The Provincial Grand Master Bro. the Right Hon. W. L. sixty-seven years of age. About 1858 , says the " , M.P., was supported by the Deputy Provincial Grand Post," he married Miss Thompson , of Newark and the Isle of Jackson , who survives him. He leaves one son, Mr. E. G. Tew, Master Bro. H. Smith, many of the present and past Provincial Man Officers and representatives of nearly all the seventy-six who last year formed one of the Oxford crew m the Varsity Grand but for the sad event of last week, would Lodges in the Province. boat race, and who, As a mark of respect to the memory of the late Provincial have rowed in the Oxford boat on Saturday. There are also Master Bro. T. W. Tew, a portion of the Lodge furniture three daughters, the second of whom, Miss Mary Tew, is a Grand In his younger days was draped in black. member of the Carleton School Board. The Provincial Grand Master, in acknowledging the saluta- Bro. Tew was an engineer, and he superintended many works on of the Brethren, alluded to the fact that the De Warren behalf of the Midland Railway Company in the Midland Counties tions hbourhood of Lodge this year completes the twenty-fifth year of its existence, over forty years ago. During his stay in the neig having been consecrated in June 1870, by Bro. Bentley Shaw. Pontefract he has published many literary works, chiefly for He mentioned that during the past seven years seven Lodges in private circulation , but many of which have been a considerable West Yorkshire had celebrated their centenary, and reminded the acquisition to people interested in antiquarian and archaeological Brethren that next month the Alfred Lodge, Leeds, No. 306, research. For a long period Bro. Tew had been a most active would attain the completion of its hundredth year. Referring to justice of the peace of the West Riding, being the senior magis- the fact that the Charity Committee had recently appointed Bro. trate in Osgoldcross. He took a large and active interest in the W. Harrop as its chairman, and Bro. W. C Lupton as its vice- management of the county business, and was a member of the chairman, Brother Jackson commended the valuable work that old Police Committee of Quarter Sessions. had been done by that committee for the Masonic Charities. As For a long period he was chairman of Stephen Cawood s an illustration of the extent of the work that had been done by trust, a considerable ecclesiastical benefaction for East Hardwick, the three great Masonic Institutions, he stated that during the and he was one of the chief workers in promoting the erection of past ten years no less that £621,400 had been contributed to the neat little church which was opened at East Hardwick in those charities, and said that in all such efforts West Yorkshire 1872 by the Marquess of Ripon—the last public function, our had always been to the forefront. contemporary believes, that the noble Marquess performed for The Provincial Grand Master paid a touching tribute to the the Angolian Church, prior to his secession to the Roman memory of the late Bro. Tew, in whom, he said, the Order had Catholic persuasion. The deceased was a familiar fi gure at the lost one of its distinguished and most prominent leaders. Bro. gatherings of the Yorkshire Union of Mechanics' Institutes, and Tew filled the various positions which he occupied with honour was for many years president of the Pontefract branch of that to himself and with satisfaction to every one with whom he was body, which was greatly indebted to him for its existence in brought in contact. Whether they looked at his life and career times when, but for such an ardent supporter, the Pontefract in his commercial, magisterial, or Masonic capacity, they would Institute might have lapsed. Few gentlemen were more at home find that in each of them he was actuated by the highest motives than Brother Tew in regard to the associations with which and by the tenderest sympathy. The Queen had no more loyal Pontefract abounds, and no visit to the town of geologists, subject, the Church had no more devoted son, and Masonry antiquarians, or members of kindred societies was complete had no stronger adherent and no more liberal and enthusiastic without Bro. Tew's cordial welcome, guidance, and generosity. supporter. Bro. Jackson expressed his deep regret that it was From the source already quoted we gather the following further impossible for him to attend Bro. Tew's funeral, but stated that details of Bro. Tew's career : he had taken the opportunity of writing to Mrs. Tew and The deep interest which the deceased manifested in all that conveying to her his sympathy and the sympathy of the Brethren appertained to the welfare of Freemasonry, particularly in West of West Yorkshire. He moved a resolution offering to Mrs. Tew Yorkshire, will entitle his services to the Craft to be long and her family the earnest condolence and heartfelt sympat hy of remembered with gratitude by his Brother Masons. One of the Provincial Grand Lodge in the irreparable loss they sustained most important Masonic ceremonies promoted by the West by the death of Brother Tew. The resolution was agreed to in Yorkshire Freemasons was that at which, on the 24th April 1885, silence. Bro. Tew was installed at Leeds as Provincial Grand Master of In presenting the report of the Charity Committee, Brother West Yorkshire in succession to Colonel Sir Henry Edwards, Harrop stated that last year the contributions of West Yorkshire Bart., CB. and D.L. The importance of that occasion drew to the three Masonic Charities were £6,673 14s 6d, including a Brethren from all parts of the Provinces, the assembly " presentation " to the Masonic Benevolent Institution, amount- numbering about 1800. The choice of Bro. Tew for the high ing to 1,200 guineas, given by Brother George Eaton, of position mentioned was unanimous, and he was nominated by Heckmondwike. Fifty-one persons connected with West the Grand Master of England, His Royal Highness the Prince of Yorkshire were now receiving the benefits of the three Wales. Among the previous offices filled by the deceased, it may Institutions. be mentioned, were those of Past Grand Deacon of England ; On the motion of Bro. Thomas Richards, seconded by Bro. Worshipful Master of St. Oswald's Lodge, Pontefract ; and C. L. Mason, Brother Major George Bolton , of Wakefield , Provincial Grand Senior Warden and Deputy Provincial Grand Unanimity Lodge, No. 154, was unanimously elected Provincial Master of West Yorkshire, which latter position he held for ten Grand Treasurer, and was duly invested. The Provincial Grand years. Bro. Tew was formally installed as Provincial Grand Master also invested the other Officers for the year. Master, on the occasion alluded to above, by the Rt. Hon. the In the evening about a hundred Brethren were entertained Earl of Lathom then Deputy Grand Master of England. Brother to a banquet at Banktield, by the Brethren of the De Warren Tew continued with signal ability to discharge the duties of his Lodge. Bro. W. L. Jackson, M.P., should have presided , but hi»h office , until the autumn of 1893 , when he relinquished the duties in Parliament compelled him to leave at the close of the honour in consequence of failing health, being succeeded by the afternoon meeting. In his absence Bro. Henry Smith Deputy Right Hon. W. L. Jackson, M.P. The announcement of Bro. Prov. Grand Master P. Grand Deacon of England, occupied the Tew's resignation was received with sorrow on all hands, chair. The Mayor of Halifax (Aid. M. Booth) submitted the as his appointment was most popular. Lord Lathom gave chief toast. The gatherings were of a most successful character. expression to this sentiment when, in installing Bro. Jackson, he —" Yorkshire Post." remarked that he was sure he re-echoed the feelings not only of all the Masons of West Yorkshire, but of those throughout England, when he said that no better Mason than Bro. Tew existed in England. In his valedictory address the retiring Provincial Grand Master observed that Freemasonry as an "A SPRIG OF ACACIA. " institution for good must adapt itself to the progress of the times, THE death of Bro. T. W. Tew, which occurred on the 29th and endeavour to meet the requirements of the vast social, ult., at Pontefract, has caused universal regret throughout- religious, and political changes which marked the latter days of the WfiSt , .l,.. I PrOVinP.ft Of— . . YnrWaVllrO_„— u ...... w , VuVlila...... ^ gouuicunnruo.1 a,,^~„o j LujJ iiiUiiy' Has- the expiring century. Without sacrificing one iota of its oeen expressed in other parts of the country where the late immortal principles or the grand and noble truths which were Provincial Grand Master of West Yorkshire was known. its everlasting heritage, Freemasonry, deaf to the cries of party, Although Brother Tew had retired from the position of ruler of regardless of sectarian differences , could pursue its beneficent Freemasonry in his district, he was hardly less popular than at work of elevating, purif ying, restraining, and enlightening sue time of his presidency, he having so thoroughly won the humanity, and, above all, teaching the grand doctrine of Christian regard of the Craftsmen of the county, as is evidenced by the charity which, in the crowd of conflicting interests, seemed almost universal expressions of sorrow that have followed his. sometimes in danger of being thrown aside. The Test. EPIGRAMS. "Not drunk is he who from the floor (Continued from page 132.) Can rise alone and still drink more : But drunk is he who prostrate lies A Queen to the Rescue. Without the power to drink or rise." Upon the day previous to the christening of the Empress Frederick, the late Prince Consort, while skating on the pond in the gardens of Buckingham Teutonic. Palace, accidentally broke into a piece of new ice which had formed over a " Charmed with a drink which Highlander 's compose, ¦ hole made for the purpose of guaging the thickness. Her Majesty tho A German traveller exclaimed with glee, Queen was an eye witness of the accident to her husband , and immediately ' Potz tauseud , sare, if dis is Atholl Brose, assisted Prince Albert in bis efforts to reach the bank. Afterwards speaking How good your Atholl Boetry must be.' " of the circumstance the Queen said that her " fright was indescribable." The Thomas Hood. following lines by Tom Hood refer to the incident : " Long life and hard frosts to our fortunate Prince, Theological Horology. For many years' skating may Providence spare him ! " There's this to say about the Scotch, , But surely his accident served to evince, So bother bannocks , braes, and birks, That the Queen dearly loves, though ' the ice couldn't bear him.' " They can't produce a decent watch, For Calvinists despise good works." The Queen's Birthday. Shirley Brooks. " On Eoyal birthdays once it used to be The custom, certain pris'ners to sot free ; Treason. But now the ordinary practice runs, " Treason doth never prosper—what's tho reason ? Not to let off the culprits—but the guns." For if it prosper, none doth call it treason." Sir John Harrington. On the North Britons. " It seems that the Scots Two Negatives an Affirmative. Turn out the best shots " When Colia was asked if to church she would go, At long distance than most of tho Englishmen are ; The fair one replied to mo, ' No, Eichard, no.' But this we all knew At her meaning 1 ventured a pretty good guess, That a Scotchman could do— For from grammar I learned ' No, and no, stood for yes.' " Make a small piece of metal go awfully far." Shirley Brooks. Useful. To a lady who was iu the lliabit of keeping 'five-pound notes in her The Rule of the Road. Bible. The rule of the road is a parodox quite " , " Your Bible, madam, teems with wealth, Both in riding and driving along; • Within tho leaves it floats ; If you go to tho left, you are sure to go right, If you go to the ri Delightful is the sacred text, ght you go wrong : But heavenly are the notes." But in walking tho streets, 'tis a different case, To the right it is right you should bear, To the left should bo left quite enough of free space Virescit, Vulnere, Virtus. For the persons you chance to meet thero." " For injured Virtue, trampled on, revives ; Lord Erskino. More beauteous, seems, and by oppression thrives ; Custom it is, that all the world to slavery brings, Russian Epigram. And the dull.excuse for doing silly things. Custom , which sometimes Wisdom overrules " What is man's history ? Born , living, dying ; , Leaving tho still shore for the troubled wave ; And serves instead of Eeason to the fools." Struggling with storm-winds, o'er shipwrecks flying, And casting anchor in the silent grave." Vowels. " Wo are little airy creatures, Scales in a Freemason 's Lodge. All of different voice and features ; One of us in glass is set, " Why should tho Brethren met in Lodge One of us you'll find in jet : Adopt such awkward measures , T'other you may see in tin, To set their scales and weights to judge And the fourth a box within: The value of their treasures ? If the fifth you should pursue, The law laid down from age to age It can never lly from you." How can they well o'orcome it ? These lines are supposed to have suggested to Miss C. Fanshawe her For it forbids them to engage celebrated enigma on the letter H. With aught but line and plummet." Ferguson. The Walcheren Expedition, Spiritual Prescription. An epigram arising out of tho abortive expedition fitted out against inning of the present century, is as follows : Copy of a prescription in tho fly-leaf of an antique Bible in the bedroom Franco at the beg of an old manor-house in East Gloucestershire :— " Lord Chatham , with his sabre drawn, Stood waiting for Sir Eichard Strahan ; " Please to take threo of these (soul) pills night and morning, for Mrs. Mary Chase." Sir Eichard , longing to be at 'em, Stood waiting for the Earl of Chatham." was the wit that in our " Such grandsires' days consisted Shrowded the sage advice of reverend men ; The expedition of 35 ships of the line and 200 smaller vessels, If it did good, to God and 40,000 land forces, Sir Eichard Strahan commanding the fleet, and the give all the praise, the army. " Perhaps," says a writer And let our pious grandsons say, Amen I'" Earl of Chatham , " a more powerful ' and better appointed armament had never previously left tho British ports, or ever more completely disappointed public expectations. Splenetic. " In Coin, the town of monks and bones, Wit. And pavements fang'd with murderous stones , " As in 3mooth oil the razor best is whet, And rags, and hags, and hideous wenches, So wit is by politeness sharpest set; I counted two-and-seventy stenches , Their want of edge from their offence is seen, All well-defined and separate stinks I Both pain us least when exquisitely keen." Ye nymphs that reign o'er sewers and sinks , The river Ehino it is well known Dr. Young. Doth wash your city of Cologne. A Woman s Mind. But tell me nymphs, what power divine, ' Shall henceforth wash tho river Ehino ? " " What is lightor than a feather ? S. T. Coleridge. Dust, my friend, in driest weather. What's lighter than the dust I pray ? The student. The wind that wafts it far away. The following lines, written by Sir Thomas More, author of " Utopia," What is lighter than the wind ? are described by Warton as " the first pointed English epigram." Sir Thomas The lightness of a woman's mind. was executed in 1535. And what is lighter than the last ? Nay 1 now, my friend you have me fast." " A student at his book so plast (earnest) That wealth he might have won, The above seems to be a humorous translation from the Latin :— From book to wife did fleet in haste, From wealth to woe to run. Quid calamo levius ? iBther. Quid tethere ? Pulvis. Pulvere quid ? Mulier. Quid muliere ? Nihil. Now who hath played a feater cast, Since juggling first begun ? X. Q. Z. In knitting of himself so fast, Himself he hath undone." Upon a correspondent , who had signed himself " X. Q„" and whose contribution was rejected : Taxation. " A correspondent, something new, " ' Taxes are equal , is a dogma which Transmitting, signed himself ' X. Q ; ' I'll prove at once The editor his letter read, ,' exclaimed a Tory boor : ht be (X. Q. ' Taxation hardly presses on the rich, And begg d he mig Z.)." And likewise presses hardly on the poor.'" " Beok of Earities," by Edward Eoberts P.M, LADIES NIGHT AT THE CONFIDENCE LODGE. Manchester, Chester, North Wales, Shrewsbury, Hereford, the Cambrian Morecambe Carlisle the Lake the Confidence Lodge, No. 193, gave a Ladies banquet aud Line, Preston , Wigan, Blackpool, Lancaster, , , rnHE members of District, Scotland, and numerous other places on the occasion of Easter. I Ball on Tuesday of last week, at Anderton's Hotel, Fleet Street, when, nder the presidency of Bro. Francis Haines W.M., an enjoyable entertain- o o o ment was provided. There were a large number of Ladies and Brethren Good Friday, the trains on tho Midland Eailway will be run as ..rospnt. the company exceeding one hundred. ON After the reception of the guests au excellent banquet was partaken of , appointed for Sundays, with a few exceptions, including the News- and then the Master submitted the toast of the Queen and the Craft, paper Express leaving St. Pancras at 5.15 a.m., which will run to Bedford, explaining that as they had a long programme before them , the company, Leicester, Nottingham, Derby, Sheffield , Manchester, &c. particularly the Ladies, would appreciate short speeches. To prevent inconvenience and crowding, the Booking Offices at St. Bro. Haines next spoke of the Prince of Wales, whose good qualities were Pancras and Moorgate Street Stations will be open for the issue of Tickets well-known. He was fully appreciated , both in the Craft and in society. all day on Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday, 10th , 11th , and 13th April, The next toast was that of the Master, proposed by Bro. Hart. To those and tickets to all principal Stations on the Midland Eailway will also be who were uninitiated in the mysteries of Freemasonry he might say that issued beforehand at any of their London offices. when it was the privilege of the Immediate Past Master, or the acting Past The Tickets obtained at these Offices will be available from St. Pancras Master to rise, it was the signal for an outburst of enthusiasm, as it was then Station, and will bo issued at the same fares as charged at that Station, the toast of the Worshipful Master was submitted. It was three years since and dated to suit tho convenience of Passengers. he had occupied the position then filled by the Master of tho Lodge, yet by a On Thursday, 11th April, cheap Excursion Trains will be run from peculiar run of circumstances it was his fortune that evening to be at the London to Leicester, Nottingham, Newark, Lincoln, Birmingham, Burton, immediate left of the chair. In no Lodge was the toast he had to propose Derby, Manchester, Blackburn , Bolton, Eochdale, Oldham, Liverpool, more heartily or more deservedly honoured than in the Confidence. Thoso Sheffield , Leeds, Bradford , Scarboro', Newcastle-on-Tyne, the Furness who were members of the Lodge had known the Master for years, but District, Carlisle, &c, &c, returning the following Tuesday ; and from doubtless there were many of his personal friends then present who had London (St. Pancras) to Edinburg h, Glasgow, Greenock, Perth, Stirling, known him even longer than the members of the Lodge—and appreciated him Aberdeen, &c, returning Monday, 15th April or Friday, 19th April. Tickets all the more. He had applied himself to every duty that had been set him will also be issued by the Scotch Excursion at a Single Ordinary Third Class in the Confidence Lodge in such a way as to ensure his coming out victorious. fare for the Double journey, available for returning on any day within 16 That night he occupied a position it had doubtless long been his ambition to day s from date of issue. Cheap Week-end and Day Excursion Tickets will fill , and the members were equally pleased to see him there, as they were also be issued to Southend-on-Sea during the Easter holidays, for particulars really proud of Bro. Haines, and the year would long be remembered in the of which see Special Bills. Tickets for joining the trains at St. Pancras old Confidence Lodge when he presided as Master. Station can be obtained on the two days previous to the running of the The Master tendered his thanks. • He felt he did not deserve one half of Trains, at the offices of the Company. the laudatory remarks of Past Master Hart. He had, however, striven to do Choap Excursion Trains for six days will also be run on Thursday, 11th his duty to tne Lodge, as far as it lay in his power, and should continue to do April, to London from Carlisle, Bradford , Leeds, Sheffield , Blackburn, so as long as he remained a member of the Lodge. The present was one of Bolton, Oldham , Manchester, &c, for two or four days, and from Burton, the pleasantest experiences of his life, to sit there and preside over so enjoy- Derby, Nottingham, Birmingham, Leicester, &c, for one, four, or five days. able a meeting ; he hoped all had enjoyed themselves and would do so for the Passengers will be booked by these trains at cheap fares to Brighton, and remainder of the evening. other South Coast Stations, and to the Continent; those for the Continent Bro. P.M. Wood , Secretary of the Lodge, submitted the toast of the having the privilego of returning by any ordinary train within sixteen days. Ladies, although he felt that among so many younger Brethren there were Cheap three-days' trips will also be run to London on Friday night, 12th many who were more capable than he of doing justice to it, but there were April , from Colno, Blackburn , Bolton, Eochdale, Oldham, &c, and on none who would approach the task more zealously. Ho could say he loved Saturday, 13th , from Manchester, &c. On Easter Monday, single day trips all the Ladies a little ; he might have his choices and predilections, but will be run from Burton, Derby, Nottingham, Leicester, Northampton, although he always had tho greatest regard for his Brothers in Lodge he must Bedford, Luton, St. Albans, &c, and a one or two days' trip from Birm- confess to a greater regard for the Sisters—especially other people's sisters. ingham, and the South Stafford District. The Lodge was that night entertaining upwards of fifty Ladies, and hoped to see them all again on many future occasions. Bro. West acknowledged the toast, which was followed by that of the The partnership heretofore subsisting between Thomas Beecham and Visitors, given from the chair, and this was acknowledged by Bro. Shepherd. ing on business as Manufacturers and Vendors of This portion of the programme was now brought to a conclusion Joseph Beecham, carry , and the proprietary articles known as " Beecham's Pills," " Beecham's Patent Pills," company repaired to the ball room, where dancing was kept up until an " Beecham's Cough Pills and " Beecham's Tooth Paste at St. Helens, earl hour of the next morning. " " y and elsewhere, under the style or firm of " Thomas Beecham " was dissolved by mutual consent on the 23rd ult. The business will be continued by Mr, Joseph Beecham, on his own account and for his sole benefit , under the style of " Thomas Beecham." EASTER EXCURSIONS. THE London and North Western Company announce that the Ticket Offices at Euston, Broad Street, Kensington, and Willesden Junction will be open throughout the day, from Monday, 8th April, to Easter Monday, 15th April, inclusive, so that Passengers wishing to obtain tickets for any destination on tho London and North Western Eailway can do so at any time of the day prior to the starting of the Trains. Tickets, dated to suit the convenience of Passengers, can be obtained at GAIE TY RESTAURANT , any time (Sundays and Bank Holidays excepted) at the Town Ecceiving Offices of the Company. STRAND. On Thursday, 11th April, a special express will leave Willesden at 2'55 p.m. for Bletchley, Wolverton , Weedon , Blisvvorth, Welton, Eugby, Trent Valley Stations, and Stafford ; a special express will leave Euston Station at 4'25 p.m. for Birmingham, calling at Willesden Junction and LUNCHEONS Coventry, arriving at Birmingham (New Street) at 6-50 p.m. ; the 12'0 midnight train from Euston will be extended from Warrington to Preston (HOT and COLD)—At Popular Prices, in BUFFET and on Good Friday morning, arriving at Preston 6*2 a.m. On Good Fri,day, 12th April, the 5*15 a.m. Newspaper Express train BESTAUEANT (on 1st floor). Also Chops, Steaks, Joints, from London (Euston Station) will run to the chief stations as far as Aberdeen , and a special train will leave Euston at 10*5 a.m. for Cheddington, Entrees, &c, in the GEILL EOOM. calling at Willesden , Watford, King's Langley, Boxmoor, Berkhamsted, and Tring. On Good Friday, with a few exceptions the usual Sunday service of trains will be run. On Friday night and Saturday morning, 12th and 13th April, the 11*41 p.m. and 12*5 a.m. trains from Carlisle will run as usual ; AFTERNOO N TEA — the 12*5 a.m. will call at Oxenholme and Carnforth when required ; the 12*10 a.m., Holyhead to Crewe, 4*30 a.m., Holyhead to Chester, and Butter, Jam , 2*32 a.m., Chester to Liverpool , will not be run on Saturday morning, there Consisting of Tea or Coffee , Cut Bread and being no boats from North Wall or Greenore on tho evening of Good Friday. By special arrangement with the Postmaster General, a sleeping saloon for Cake, Pastry, ad lib, at 1/- per head ; served from 4 till 6 in firs t class passengers and an ordinary carriage for first and third class passengers will be attached to the 8*30 p.m. Postal Express from London EESTATJEANT (1st floor). (Euston Station) on Good Friday night, 12th April, for the conveyance of Passengers booked from London to Dumfries, stations on the Portpatrick and Wigtownshire Eailways, Stranraer, Lame, and stations in Ireland on the Belfast and Northern Counties Eailway. DINNERS IN RESTAU RANT— On Sunday, 14th April, a special train will leave Euston at 10*5 a.m. for Cheddington, calling at Willesden, Watford , King's Langley, Boxmoor From 5*30 till 9 at Fixed Prices (3/6 and 5/-) and Ma Carte. Berkhamsted, and Tring. On Bank Holiday, Easter Monday, 15th April, the 12*0 noon and In this room the VIENNESE BAND performs from 6 4*0 p.m. trains from Euston will leave at 12*10 noon and 4*10 pm respectively. The 4*30 p.m. train from Euston will not ran-™ssnnMra win' be conveyed by the 5*0 p.m., except those for Peterboro', Market Harboro' till 8. Smoking after 7*45. Melton Mowbray, Nottingham, and the Great Northern Line, who, on this date will travel by the 3*15 p.m. train from Euston. The 7*30 a.m., Birming- ham to London, will run via Northampton aud Blisworth , and call at Kilsby and Crick, Long Buckby, Althorp Park. Wolverton. Leishton and flhnrlrWi™ AMERICAN BAR. in addition to its ordinary stoppages , reaching Euston 10*35 a.m. The up and down Dining Saloons between London, Liverpool, and Manchester will not run on Easter Monday, 15th April, but the corridor dining car trains between London and Edinburgh and Glasgow will run as usual. Numerous THE GRILL ROOM residental trains will also be discontinued, the particulars of which will be advertised locally. is open till Midnight. The Company also announce that they will run excursions to and from London, and Birmingham, Wolverhampton , Leamington, Warwick, Coventry Walsall , Burton, Derby, Leicester, Macclesfield , Stoke, Stone, Liverpool PEIVATE DINING E00MS FOR LAKGE AMD SMALT. PARTIES. ROYAL GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY. Masonic Institu tion for Girls , ST. JOHN'S HILL, BATTERSEA RISE, S.W. EASTER HOLIDAYS.

INSTITUTED 1788. 8th April, and following days, CHEAP THIRD CLASS RETUR N ON TICKETS , available for use from 11th to 15th April inclusive, and for Chief Patroness : return to 17th April inclusive will be issued at PADDINGTON , Victoria Battersea , Chelsea, West Brompton , Kensington (Addison HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN (L. C. and D. Ry.), . Road), Uxbtidge Road, Hammersmith , Shepherd's Bush, and Westbourn e Grand Patron and President : Park, to Bath , Bristol , Exeter, Plymouth , Falmouth, Penzance, Yeovil, His Royal Highness THE PRINCE OF WALES , K.G., M.W.G.M. Dorchester, Weymouth , and other stations in the South and West of England. Tickets will also be issued lor use on 11th, 13th and 15th April to Grand Patroness: Guernsey and Jersey, 25/- return available for 11 days. Her Royal Highness THE PRINCESS OF WALES. EXCURSION TRAINS will leavo PADDINGTON as under :— THURSDAY , 11th April , 7.55 a.m., for Barnstaple, llfracombe, Ihe 107th ANNIVERSARY FESTIVA L Exeter, Torquay , Plymouth , &c, to return 18th , 19th or 20th April. WILL BE HELD AT THE 11.10 a.m., for Oxford , Banbury, Leamington , Birmingham , Wolver. FREEMASONS' TAVERN, LONDON, W.C, hampton , Shrewsbury, Hcrefor.l , Manchester , Chester, Birkenhead , Liverpool, Cheltenham , Evesham, Worces.ei-, Malvern , &c, to return lGth April, and ON WEDNESDAY , THE 8TH MAY 1895. from certain stations at option on loth April. THE RT. HON. THE EARL OF MOUNT-EDGCUMBE 12.35 noon , for Clevecion , Weston-Super-Mare, Taunton , Minehead, Eight Worshipful Deputy Grand Master, and Provincial Grand Wells, Yeovil , Bridport , Dorchester, Weymouth , &c. ; to return 18th , 19th Master Cornwall, in the Chair. or 20th April. Passengers to Clovedon and Weston-Super-Mare cau also return on 15th Brethren willing to act as Stewards on this most important occasion aro or 10th April. earnestly solicited to send in their names to the Secretary as early as and 11.10 p.m., for Bath and Bristol, to return 15th or 16th convenient. Stewards are very greatly needed and their services will be 12.35 noon , very gratefully received. April. F. E. W. HEDGES, Secretary. 1.55 p.m., for Gloucester, Cheltenham, Newport, Cardiff, Swansea, &c., to return 15th April. Offices—5 Freemasons' Hall, London, W.C. GOOD FRIDAY , 9.20 a.m., for Reading, Oxford , &c. ; to return same day. Oxford passengers can also return 15th April': SATURDAY , 13th April , 3.30 p.m., for Bath , Bristol, &c, to return PHOTOGBAPHY. 15th or 16th April. EASTER MONDAY , 6.15 a.m., for Bath, Bristol , Weston-Supor-Mare, &c, to return same day or 16th April. S. HOCKETT & Co. , 6.55 a.m., for Cirencester, Gloucester, Cheltenham, &c. ; to return • same day or 17th , 18th or 19th April. Photographic Printers, 7.35 a.m., for Reading, Hungerford , Didcot, &c. ; to return same day. POTTEES ROAD , NEW BARNET. CHEAP THIRD CLASS RETUR N TICKETS will bo issued by certain Trains on Good Friday, Saturday, Easter Sunday, and Monday, to NEGATIVES sent to us by Parcels Post, securely packed , receive prompt Windsor 2/6, Maidenhead 3/-, Honley 3/6, Goring 6/-, &c. attention, and Prints in SILVER, PLATINOTYFE , P.O.P., giving best obtainable results, forwarded without delay. We arc also pleased to answer Pamphlets, Excursion , Ordinary and Cheap Tickets, can be obtained at inquiries, and give information and advico, for which our large experience tho Company's Stations, and tho usual Eoceiving Offices. fully qualifies us. HY. LAMBERT, Price Lists on application. General Manager.

ESTABLISHED 1851. Ancient and Modern Mas onic Books BIRKBECK BANK , SUPPLIED TO ORDER. Southampton Buildings, Chancery Lane, London. rpWO-AND-A-HALF per cent, interest allowed THE JL on Deposits, repayable on demand. Two pen cent, on Current Accounts, on the mini- FREEMASONS' CALENDAR AND POCKET BOOK mum monthly balances, when not drawn below £100. Stocks, Shares, and Annuities purchased and sold. (Published by Authority, for the benefi t of the Charity Fund),. POST FREE, 2/1. SAVINGS DEPARTMENT. FOE tho encouragement of Thrift the Bank receives small sums on deposit and allows Interest OLD MASONIC BOOKS , PURCHA SED FOR CASH. monthly on each completed £1. W. W. MOEGAN , BULWBE EOAD, NEW BARNET. BIRKBECK BUILDING SOCIETY. How to Purchase a House for Two Guineas per month. BOOKS AND MASONIC CURIOSITIES BIRKBECK FREEHOLD LAND SOCIETY. How to Purchase a Plot of Land for Five Shillings Advertised and Sold on Commission. per month. The Birkbeck Almanack , with full particulars, pose free. GEOEGE CEOSS , FRANCIS RAVENSCBOFT, Manager. BOOKBINDEB BRE A KF AST-SUPPER. By Special Appointment to HER MAJESTY THE Q UEEN . EPPS'S GRATEFUL-COMFORTING-. Artistic Designs a Specialite. Presentation Volumes Elegantly Bound. Old Books, MSS. and Records Skilfully Restored and Bound. COCO A Bindings in Fancy Leathers and Materials. BOILING WATER OR MILK. Tree Calf & Vellum Bindings. Photo Collections Carefully Bound. Illuminated Addresses Designed. W. & J. BALLS ,

BINDINGS FOR MASONIC LIBRARIES BOOKBINDEKS , , CLUBS, &c. IN ALL BBANCHES. Metropolitan Bookbinding Works, Workmanship and Materials of the Highest Class. 362 GRAY'S INN ROAD, KING'S CROSS BOOKS BOUND TO ANT PATTERN. 230 CALEDONIAN EOAD , LONDON , N. Old Bindings & Libraries Bepa ired & Decorated. LONDON AND NORTH WESTERN RA I LWAY. MIDLAND RAILWAY. EASTER EXCURSIONS PROM ST. PANCRAS AND EASTER EXCURSIONS. CITY STATIONS.

CHEAP Excursions will be run from London (Euston), Kensington (Addison Road), Broad Street , Willesden Junction, &c, as follows :— On Thursday, 11th April , On Wednesday night, 10th April, Cheap Trains will be run from London (St. Pancras and City Stations) Manchester Liverpool , Bolton , Blackburn, Bury, Manchester to Matlock, Buxton, , To Liverpool , , Holyhead, North Wales, Birkenhead, Rochdale, Oldham, Sheffield , Barnsley, Wakefield , Leeds, Bradford , York, Chester, Northwich , Blackburn , Bolton , Wigan, Preston, Southport, Black- Hull , Scarborough, Newcastle-on-Tyne, Lancaster, Morecambe, the Lake pool, Crewe, Nantwich, Stafford , Ashton, Bailey, Dewsbury, Huddersfield , District and Carlisle Leicester, Birmingham, N ottingham, Derby, Halifax, Oldham , , Leeds, Bradford , , Runcorn, Stalybridge, Stockport, Nowark, Lincoln, Burton, Staffordshire Potteries, &c. Tickets will be Warrington, Widnes, Buxton , Oswestry, Montgomery, Newtown, Llanidloes, available for returning on Tuosday, 16th April. Craven Arms, Hereford, Ludlow, Leominster, Llandrindod Wells, Welsh pool, Newport (Salop), Shrewsbury, Wellington , Lancaster, Morecambe, Carnforth, Scotland for 4, 8, or 16 days. Carlisle, and the English Lake District, &c, returning Tuesday, ICth April. On Thursday, 11th April, a Cheap Four and Eight Days' Trip will On Thursday morning, 11th April, also be run to Edinburgh , Glasgow, Greenock, Helensburgh, Ayr, Kilmarnock, Aberdeen , Stirling, Perth, Inverness, &c, leaving St. Pancraa, To Leamington, Kenilworth , Coventry, Warwick, Birmingham, Walsall, 9.15 p.m., by which Third Class Return Tickets at a Single Ordinary Dudley, Dudley Port, Wednesbury and Wolverhampton , returning on Easter Fare for the Double Journey will also be issued, the Tickets being available Monday, 15th April, or Tuesday, 16th April ; and to Lichfield, Tamworth, for return any day within 16 days from date of issue. Burton , Derby, Leicester, Nuneaton , Rugby, Macclesfield , Leek, Stoke, Stone, Uttoxeter, Dolgelly, Barmouth , Aberystwyth, Aberdovey, Towyn, Tickets and Bills may bo had at the Midland Stations and City Booking Portmadoc, Pwllheli, Criccieth, Harlech, &c, returning on Tuesday, 16th Offices , and from Thos. Cook and Son, Ludgate Circus, and Branch Offices. April. GEO. H. TURNER, On Thursday evening, 11th April, General Manager. To Carlisle, Dumfries, Newton Stewart, Stranraer, Wigtown, Whithorn, Derby, March 1895. Castle Douglas, Kirkcudbright, Greenock, Gourock, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen, Stonefiaven , Montrose, Brechin , Arbroath , Forfar, Kirremuir, Blairgowrie, Coupar. Angus, Dundee, Perth, Crieff , Oban, Loch Awe, Dalmally, Tyndrum, Crianlarich, Killin, Fort William. Callander, Bridge of Allan, Dunblane, Stirling and Inverness, returning Easter Monday, 15th April, or Friday, 19th April. Note.—By the trips to Scotland Cheap Third Class Tickets will bo issued at a Single fare for the Double Journey, available for return on any day within 16 days from date of issue. .. ^^^^^^ J'.'J^^J ^J ^J^J^^^M'J'J'^JSPL For times, fares, and full particulars see small bills, which can be ^^ obtained at any of the Company's Stations and Town Offices. ^^^^^, 6TH APEIL P^^ 1895. FRED. HARRISON, General Manager. SATUEDAY London, Euston, 1895. The Theatres, &c. CHESHIRE BENEVOLENT INSTITUTION. MEETING of the Committee of this Institution was held on Wednesday, 27th'ulfc., Lyceum.—8, King Arthur. A at the Crewe Arms Hotel, Crewe, presiding. The principal business was the Avenue.—8*15, Dandy Dick Whittington. Matinee, Saturday, 2*30. Bro. J. Clayton of a Vice-Chairman in succession to Bro. Clayton, who Terry's.—8*30, Keep your own Counsel. 9, The Blue Boar. Matinee, election Saturday. had been elected Chairman. Comedy.—8, A Breezy Morning. 8'30, Sowing the Wind. Last Night. Three names were proposed—Bros. Col. Deane, Cookson two last named withdrew their names, Princess's.—8'30, Hansel and Gretel (in English). Matinee, Saturday, and Henry Jackson. The 2*30. and Col. Deane was unanimously elected, and acknowledged the Strand.—8, Salt Tears. 9, A Loving Legacy. Matinee, Saturday, 3. honour. Several petitions for the support of claimants were G lobe.—8, The Journey's End. 9, Charley's Aunt. dealt with. Lyric—8*15, His Excellency. Last Day. Prince of Wales's.—7*45, The House of Lords. 8*30, Gentleman Joe. Matinee. Saturdav. 2-30. The number of Stewards enrolled for this year s Festival of Haymarket.—8, An Ideal Husband, &c. Matinee, Saturday, 2-30. Last the Boyal Masonic Institution for Girls compares unfavourably day. with the corresponding period of last year, and as a consequence Gaiety. —8, Tho Shop Girl. Matinee, Saturday, 2. the Secretary desires further support for the Earl of Mount- Daly's.—8, Dinner for Two. 8'30, An Artist's Model. Matinee, Saturdav. 2-30. " Edgcumbe D.G.M., who will preside. St. James's.—8'30, In the Season. 9, The importance of being Earnest. Matinee, Saturday, 3. Garrick. —8, The notorious Mrs. Ebbsmith. Matinee, Saturday, 2. It is announced that Brother James Stephens will be a Alhambra.—8, Variety Entertainment. Grand Ballets, Living Pictures. candidate for the Board of General Purposes at the next election, &c. 10*10, Ali Baba. and we take this earl y opportunity of wishing him success. Bro. Empire.—7*45 Variety Entertainment. Two Grand Ballets. Living Pictures Stephens is a particularly energetic Mason , belonging to a very Palace.—7*50, Variety Entertainment, Ballets, &c. large number of Lodges ; is an active supporter of the Institutions, Oxford.—7*30, Variety Entertainment. Matinee, Saturday, 2-30. and, withal, a thorough Brother in spirit ; in addition to his Royal.—7-30, Variety Company. Matinee, Saturday, 2-30. other qualifications for the Board, he possesses business ability Crystal Palace.—Varied attractions daily. that should stand him in good stead in its deliberations. Egyptian Hall.—3 and 8, Mr. Maskelyne's Magical Entertainment. Moore and Burgess Minstrels.—St. James's Hall—Every evening at 8, Monday, Wednesday and Saturday, 2*30 also. Madame Tussaud's (Baker Street).—Open daily. ARCHDEACON SINCLAIR AND FREEMASONRY. Royal Aquarium—Open at 10; close at 11*30. Constant Amusement. To the Editor of the " Rock." SIR ,—Allow mo to call the attention of your readers to the recommends- tion of Freomasonry set forth by Archdeacon Sinclair in the latest number of the " Churchman." Is Freemasonry in harmony with Christianity 7 Is it HOTELS, ETC. not Theistic simply ? Does it acknowledge the Triune Jehovah ? Does it acknowledge God in Christ ? Does it acknowledge tho Deity of Christ ? TjlALING—Feathers Hotel. Docs it acknowledge His Atonement, His sole and all-sufficient mediation ? Aro not Gentiles and Jews tho rejectors of Christ, and Mohammedans its " free and accepted " constituents ? Is it a Christ-confessing organisation '! EASTBOURNE—-Pier Hotel, Cavendish Place. View of Sea and Pier. Does its ordinary united form of prayer confess Christ or ignore Him? Are A. TAYLOR, Proprietor. not Christians to do all things in the name of the Lord Jesus ? Does the EAST MOLESEY—Castle Hotel, Hampton Court Station. Specimen Archdeacon of London really wish our Christian young men to . identify Menus, with Tariff , on application. JOHN MAYO, Proprietor. themselves with Freemasonry ? I maintain that Christians ought not to hecome Freemasons ; it is to sin against Christ and His glory. What, if HAVERFORDWEST—Queen's Family and Commercial Hotel. Freemasonry gives honour to some moral virtues, does not Christianity BEN. M. DAVIES, Proprietor . supply a far better school for all these virtues ? Christians ought to RICHMOND—Station Hotel, adjoins Railway Station. Every accom stand aloof from Freemasonry on one side, just as firmly as they stand aloof modation for Large or Small Parties. from Popery and its cognates on the other. True Evangelical Protestantism SANDWICH—BELL Family and Commercial Hotel. refuses to give countonance whether to Popery or to Freemasonry. We Good Stabling. p and serve God in Christ. J. J. FILMER, Proprietor;. -worshi COWES (WEST)—Gloucester and Globe Hotels. AN EVANGELICAL PRESBYTER . G. A. MURSELL, Proprietor,. 25th March 1895. EEPOETS OF MEETINGS PEOYINCIAL.

We shall be pleased to receive particulars of Masonic meetings for LODGE OF INTEGRITY , No. 163. insertion in our columns, and where desired will endeavour to send a representative to report Lodge or other proceedings. rpHE regular meeting was held at the Masonic Hall, Manchester, on J_ Wednesday, the 27th ult., the following being present:—Bros. R. Alf. Hepworth W.M., J. M. H. Blarney I.P.M., Ben Williams P.M., H. H. Warburton P.M. P.P.S.G.D., John Studd P.M. P.P.G.D.O., Saml. Gaskill CEAFT: METEOPOLITAN . S.W., H. A. Owles J.W., J. M. Sinclair P.M. P.P.J.G.D. Treas., Fred. Walmsley Sec, John Allen S.D., H. R. Yates J.D., J. H. Studd I.G., J. W. Shaw P.M., Richard Simister P.M., Edward Roberts P.M. (FREEMASON 'S CHRONICLE), JOS. Clemmey, Wm. Morton , Chas. Slee, T. B. Bolton , E. STUART LODGE, No. 1632. Buzzard, John Bolton , J. G. Mead, Robt. Race, H. E. Massie, Isaac Taj lor. regular meeting of this Lodge was held on Monday, 25th ult., at the Visitors :—Bros. W. B. Midgley W.M. 1534, Jno. R. Huddlestone J.D. 1061, TIHE W. Harrison J.D. 1588 E. Webb P.M. 1134 H. Warner 950. • Surrey Masonio Hall, Camberwell, when there was a goodly muster of , , the Brethren and Visitors to witness the installation of Bro. F. H. Lynn as After reading and confirmation of minutes, the names of Bro. Silvester "Worshipful Master for the ensuing year. Williams, Royal Victoria Lodge, No. 1013 , and Mr. Richard Wilson Nuttall, Previous to this ceremony, says the " South London Press," the following Agent, Manchester, were submitted to the ballot, the former as a Joining gentlemen who had been ballotted for and elected, were initiated : Mr. F. Member, and the latter as a gentleman desirous of being admitted to the Scott, Mr. E. Falkener, Mr. M. A. Pecare, Mr. 0. G. Voigt, and Mr. A. F. mysteries of Freemasonry. The ballot was successful in both instances, and Mueller. Mr. Nuttall, after preparation , was initiated by the W.M., the Charge of the Bro. Mascall I.P.M. (in the absence of Bro. W. H. Fruen W.M.) occupied first degree being rendered in a masterly manner by Bro. H. A. Owles J.W. the chair, and worked the ceremony of initiation , and afterwards that of At the festive board which followed , the W.M. proposed the health of the passing Bro. Brook to the second degree, both of which ceremonies were candidate, to which Bro. Nuttall replied in appropriate terms. performed by Bro. Mascall perfectly. Bro. Sinclair, in proposing the nealth of the W.M., took the opportunity The ceremony of installing Bro. F. H. Lynn was then performed, Bro. of alluding to the splendid manner in which Bro. Owles had given the Charge, A. Bannister P.M. undertaking the duties of Installing Master. The entire and complimented him upon the fact. ceremony was splendidly rendered by Bro. Bannister, who received the Bro. Hepworth W.M. responded , saying that he was greatly indebted to approval of the Brethren for the very efficient manner in which he carried Bro. Sinclair for the way in which he had proposed his health. He thanked out the duties. him, and also the other Officers , whose assistance had 'elicted the cordial After the remaining business of the Lodge was gone through, the Brethren approval of Visitors of the work of Initiation. adjourned to a capitally-served banquet. The usual Loyal and Masonic Other toasts followed. The humour of the evening was capably toasts followed, and were given and roceived with true Masonic fire, that of sustained by the efforts of Bros. Ben Williams, Gaskill, Owles, Roberts, Slee, the Worshipful Master being received with special favour, to which the W.M. and Warner. replied in feeling terms. o o o A capital selection of music enlivened the proceedings, particularly some singing by Miss Glover (introduced by one of the visitors), who accompanied LODGE OF FAITH, No. 581. herself on the harp. THE regular meeting was held at the Gransmoor Hotel, Openshaw, on Wednesday, the 20th ult., the following being presen t :—Bros. H. J. Harrison W.M., Joseph Lever S.W., Robt. Adshead S.D., Geo. H. Scott J.D., DUKE OF FIFE LODGE John Chadderton I.G., J. C. Brown Treasurer, J. M. Frost Secretary, Samuel , No. 2345. Whittaker P.M., Chas. H. Griffiths Std., Wm. Kay P.M., John Greenup P.M., fTlHE annual installation was held at the Alexandra Hotel, Clapham Edward Roberts P.M. (FREEMASON 'S CHRONICLE), Geo. Ashworth, T. Bibby, _L Common , on Wednesday, 20th ult., under the presidency of Brother Dr. E. E. Jones, J. T. Moorhouse, W. W. McLeod, J. G. Hewson, W. H. Harvey W.M. Wagstaff , G. E. Mellor, J. Hibbs, P. pavison, S. Andrew. Visitors .* Bros, The minutes of the last meeting having been confirmed , Bro. Fitch was John Jee 1459, T. W. Downs 1459, Thos. Hamnett 2363, Thos. Lawrenson raised to the degree of a M.M. P.M. 344 P.P.G.S.B., R. Woodward 344, Geo. Whewell 344. Bro. John Langdon S.W. W.M.-elect was ably installed into the Master's The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , a chair by Bro. Harvey. ballot was taken for Mr. John Joseph Walton , Manager, Higher Cambridge The Officers invested were : Bros. A. Harvey I.P.M., C. Woods S.W., J. Street, Chorlton-on-Medlock, and this being successful, he was prepared • Mitchell J.W., R. Steele Treasurer, J. W. Folkard Secretary, T. Morris S.D., and regularly initiated into the mysteries of Antient Freemasonry by the Andrew Robertson J.D., W. W. Westley D.C, BroomfieldA.D.C , Winny l.G., Worshipful Master. Bro. Lever S.W. presented and explained the Working W. Baldwin Std., and C. Patrick Tyler. Tools. Bro. Fitch presented the report of the Audit Committee, congratulating Lodge was afterwards advanced, and Bro. Harrison W.M., although the Lodge on its sound financial condition. suffering from the effects of a severe illness, delivered the Charge of the third Bro. Machin P.M. was unanimously elected a Joining Member. degree. All Masonio business being ended the Lodge was closed, and the Brethren At the festive board which followed, the W.M. proposed the health of afterwards dined together. the newly-initiated candidate, to which Bro. Walton responded. Bros. Downs, Griffiths, Hamnett, Moorhouse, Roberts, and Woodward contributed songs and recitations, a very pleasant evening being spent. Bro. Dr. Jones presided at the piano, with his accustomed ability. INSTEUCTION. —: o :— PEMBROKE LODGE, No. 1299. the annual installation meeting took place UPTON LODGE OF INSTRUCTION, No. 1227. briefly reported last week, AS at the Lodge Room, Shiel Park Hotel, Fairfield , Liverpool, on Thursday, f I1HE second annual supper in connection with this Lodge of Instruction, 21st ult., when the W.M.-elect Bro. W. Coulthard J.W. was duly installed J. which embraces members of several Lodges besides those of its Mother W.M. for the ensuing year. one, took place last Monday at the Great Eastern Hotel, Bishopsgate Street, The installation ceremony was performed by Bro. S. Haden Jones P.M. E.C, with considerable success, the large hall being hardly sufficient to in his usually efficient and impressive manner, and a very influential accommodate all the visitors. conference of Brethren took place, including Bro. J. Pittaway P.P.G.S B, Bro. S. Toye W.M. 1227 presided , and was supported by Brothers E. M. representing the Alpass Benevolent Institution, J. Jarman P.D.G.C. repre- G. A. Peters J.W., Jeffery S.W., W. Richardson Preceptor, W. H. Toye P.M. senting the Hamer Benevolent Institution, W. Underwood P.M. 238 P.D.G.C • 1278, 0. J. Free P.M. and Treasurer, C. Schmidt I.P.M. 1227, H. J. Tibbatts (Scottish Constitution), J. Milne P.G.S., J. Leach P.M., J. S. Booth P.M., W. T.P.M. 2396, Rd. Chitson 1278, H. T. Willis 2357, and a large number of Pearson P.M. (Charity Representative), H. Round P.M. 1609, W. Jones P.M. ladies, who were specially invited to attend. 220, J. S. Willis W.M. 852, Dr. B. Philpot W.M. 241, and others. After a capital dinner, served in good style by Bro. H. C Amendt, the The newly appointed W.M. afterwards invested his Officers for the year : usual Loyal and Masonic toasts were given, though the fair guests were Bros. G. R. Jones I.P.M., E. Parkinson S.W., T. 0. Jogger J.W., S. Haden considerably startled and amused by some of the proceedings. Jones P.M. Treas., T. Crowden Secretary, A. Shawfield S.D., R. Kendall The ladies having given their consent, smoking was allowed, and the J.D., W. Baker I.G., M. E. Crease Org., Bate, Beckittand Vaughan Stewards, Brethren were not slow to avail themselves of the privilege. S. Haden Jones P.M. D.C, Doran Tyler. The remaining toasts were few, briefl y put and answered, as the excellent After the ceremony the Brethren sat down to an excellent banquet concert provided was much more to the taste of those present on this merry provided by Bro. Saxon, at which the usual Loyal and Masonic toasts were occasion. proposed and responded to by the Brethren. Brother C Schmidt in a few very cordial words proposed the Worshipful The Scottish Masonic clothing worn by'Bro. Underwood was very much . Master, who, in returning thanks, said that it was more a night of entertain- admired, and his interesting particulars respecting Scottish Lodges were ment than speeches, but he would like to inform the ladies, whom he was. listened to with attention. very pleased to see, that the Brethren assembled together did not belong to" The musical programme was an item of great interest, and efficiently any particular Lodge, but were associated with the Lodge of Instruction so icnd> red by Bros. Smith, Higgintotham, Lewis, Baker, Kendal, Bate and S. ably carried on by Preceptor Richardson, and there he could assure them Haden Jones, under the leadersh ip of Bros. Round jun., and Doran. they learned nothing but what was good. A handsome P.M.'s Jewel, with regalia of office , was presented to the Bro. H. J. Rowbcrry, in a pleasing speech proposed the health of the retiring W.M., accompanied by the best wishes of the Brethren for his future Ladies, for whom Bro. G. F. Gildersleve very suitably responded. good health and prosperity.' Brother E. M. Jeffery referred to the Visitors, and gave them a hearty welcome, and the compliment was acknowledged with thanks by Brother Britton. No. 1534 The concert, which was greatly appreciated, was under the direction of CONCORD LODGE, . Bro. Richard Chitson, and among those who took Prestwich on Thursday, part in it were Bros. C THE regular meeting was held at Chester Bank, , E. Douglas, G. Purcell, H. J. Rowberry, Becker, G. A. Peters, Fiestel, W. the 21st ult., Bro. Wm. B. Midgley W.M. There were also present :— Reed, and I. Stroud. An instrumental quartette also discoursed sweet music Bros. E. S. Done S.W., F. W. Maxwell J.W., Jno. W. Thompson P.M. at intervals, the performers being Bros. Purcell, C E. Douglas, R. and C. P.P.G.S.B. Treas., John Wardle P.M. Sec, H. B. Fawssett S.D., J. E. Chitson. During the evening the Ladies were the recipients of various sealed Lightbown I.G., R. Hothersall P.M. P.P.G.D.O., Edward Hilton P.M., packages, the contents of which were evidently very much to their satisfaction , Edward Roberts P.M. 1459 (FREEMASON 'S CHRONICLE), Jas. Kershaw. to judge by the expressions of delight that were heard on all sides. The Visitors :—Bros. Jas. J. Lambert P.M. 1387 W.M. 2229 P.P.G.R. (West whole entertainment was admirably managed from beginning to end, and the Lane), John Marshall P.M. 61 P.P.G.P. (West Yorks.), Walter Alcock P.M. company are certainly greatly indebted to those Brethren who worked 191, Thos. Syms 1088, W. H. Milner 1387, T. H. Fitzsimmons 2387. so hard to ensure its success. The principal business of the Lodge was that of raising to the sublime these beautiful and interesting lectures were rendered elicited the hearty de"ree Bro. James Kershaw, the ceremony being performed by Bro. Midgley assisted by his Officers. approval of the Chapter. \V?M., sent to Comp. At tho festive board which succeeded , Loyal and Masonic toasts were The M.E.Z. proposed that a vote of sympathy should be Chapter on his long continued illness, though he proposed and honoured , these being varied by songs and recitations given H. E. Joyce the H. of tho , was pleased to say that Comp. J oyce was now convalescent and hoped to be by Brothers xUcock, Fitzsimmous and Roberts. Brother Lightbown was the accompanist. present at tho next convocation . To Bro. Hothersall was reserved the privilege of proposing tho health of There beiug no other business of the Chapter it was closed in due form newly-raised Brother, to which the candidate suitably replied. and the Companions adjourned to dinner. the The memory of the Three Grand Originals having been honoured, the usual Loyal and Arch toasts were submitted, after which Comp. James Stephens, in flattering but well deserved terms, proposed the M.E.Z. He MINNEHAHA MINSTREL LODGE, No. 2363. remembered oue night at Chingford that it was stated what great things were f"pHE regular meeting was held at the Victoria Hotel, Manchester, on done in America, but he thougnt the rise and progress of the Shurmur Lodge J_ Monday, the 25th ult., the following being present:—Bros. Cyri l H. would compare favourably with anything done on the other side of the Beever W.M., 0. Harrop S.W., Henry Nail P.M. J.W., Fred Hilton P.M. Atlantic, it had taken a high position in Masonry, more especially with P.P.G.D.O. S.D., Thos. Hamnett J.D , Sam Luke I.G., S. H. Stubbs Std., regard to upholding the Masonic Charities, and its success was entirely due j . W. Lloyd P.M., Edward Roberts P.M. 1459 (FREEMASON 'S CHRONICLE ), to the energy oi Comp. Shurmur, whose many associations with Lodges and F. Todd, H. Bowes, Wm. Thos. Watts, Saml. Watts, A. W. Bennett, VV. F. Chapters were well-known. It was the wish of all those who had witnessed Dearden , A. J. Holt. his efforts in the past, and his devotion to the best interests of the Craft, Visitors :—Bros. N. Simpson 2326 P.P.S.G.W. (West Lanes.), Wm. C that ho might long be spared to carry on the work. Jones P.M. 1134 , Charles Shaw Sec. 1147, E. Pleasance J.D. 633, William Comp. Shurmur expressed his sincere thanks to Comp. Stephens for his Watts 2341. kind words, and though it was a great honour to be First Principal of the Although one of the smallest meetings which we have had the pleasure Chapter, he could do nothing unless he had been well supported by his of attending in connection with this Lodge, yet there was no diminution of Officers. He thanked them for their hearty co-operation, ana was sure that interest evinced by those present. success would be achioved. The ceremony of Raising Bro. Samuel Lingard Watts to the sublime Comp. Speller, in responding for H., greatly regretted the absence degree of a Master Mason was performed by Bro. Beever W.M. in a manner of Companion Joyce, and hoped for his speedy restoration to health. which fully sustained the reputation he has acquired for painstaking effort Comp. Kaufman J. said that he had been closely connected with the and excellent result. The various Officers too were equally good in their M.E.Z. in Masonic matters, three times as Founder, and he should always be work, and though divested of the adventitious aid of a full musical accom- willing to support and follow him. He desired the Chapter to be a great paniment, the ceremony was uniformly good, Bro. Shaw having undertaken success, but was more anxious to get good and true Masons than to have a at very short notice to officiate for the Organist, who was unavoidably large number. absent. In acknowledging the toast of the Exaltees, Comp. Preager said he was At the festive board , ihe Worshipful Master proposed the heath of pleased to be received into the Chapter, as it seemed like entering a new the newly-raised Brother, saying that in the London Lodges it seemed Masonic world. not to be the habit of toasting the candidates to the same extent as Companion Leman also agreed that the ceremony came as great a was don e in Lancashire, but he hoped this custom would never fall surprise to him as at his initiation ; the more he saw of Freemasonry the into disuse. Addressing the candidate, he reminded him that although he better he liked it. had got through the three degrees, yet he must not imagine that he knew all In proposing the Officers , the M.E.Z. announced that Companion James about Masonry, for it was the lot of very few to be m that position. By Stephens would be a candidate for the Board of General Purposes at the June carrying into practice the tenets and principles of the Craft, however, Brother meeting, and requested the support of all the Brethren who were entitled to Watts would live respected, and die regretted. Bro. Beever concluded a vote. very capablo and characteristic speech by hoping that the candidate would Comp. Jas. Stephens said he was much honoured in being associated with for many years continue a member of the Lodge, and ultimately reach the the M.E.Z. in founding the Chapter, and considered there was a great future chair which he himself occupied. before it. The ritual was conducted by competent Officers , and he had Bro. Watts responded, saying that he had again to thank the Brethren, seldom heard the addresses so accurately given. As a proof that he was in a as he had done on two former occasions, for the kind manner in which position to give such an opinion he might state that he was a member of his health had been drunk, and the Worshipful Master particularly for the twenty-three Lodges and Chapters, of six of which he was a Founder. His happy manner in which he had expressed himself. Through the whole wife was also a good Mason, and had on two occasions acted as Steward for of his progress into Masonry, he had been warmly welcomed, and he Masonic Institutions, the total amount taken up exceeding £700. She sincerely hoped that nothing might occur to mar the friendship which had was now making a list for the third time, and had collected already about thus been created between himself and the members. torn Bro. Henry Nail P.M., in proposing the health of the Visitors, regretted Companion Gower said that two short years ago he knew nothing of that illness had prevented most of the Past Masters from being present. He Freemasonry, but thanks to the instruction received from Bro. Shurmur as gave the guests a hearty welcome, and reverted with pride to the fact that at Preceptor of the Walthamstow Lodge of Instruction he would soon be able to the meeting of Provincial Grand Lodge, held at Lancaster, the Earl of take tne chair of W.M. He hoped by hard work to qualif y himself as Principal Lathom Prov.G.M. had singled out for special mention one of their visitors of a Chapter. of that evening. His lordship had made particular reference to Brother The other Officers also responded, and the Visitors having tendered their Simpson, for the admirable way in which he had performed his duties as thanks and congratulations, the Janitor's toast brought the proceedings to a Senior Grand Warden . The visitors responded. happy termination. Bros. Jones, Luke, Nail, Roberts, Shaw, Stubbs, and Todd were laid under contribution for songs and recitations, the evening passing away very pleasantly. A " Masonic Newspaper Company (Limited) " has been formed in New Zealand, which proposes to carry on the " New Zealand Craftsman " as an accredited official organ of Grand Lodge. The publication, which was LODGE OF INSTRUCTION , No. 581. formerly dated from Auckland, will, under this new arrangement, have its MEETING was held at the Old Boar's Head, Manchester, on Tuesday, head offices at Wellington , the capital and more central point of New A the 26th ult., the following being present -.—Bros. Jas. W. Abbott P.M. Zealand. P.P.G.D.O. Preceptor, Alfred Hebden P.M. P.P.G.D.O. Sec, Geo. T. Lenard Treas., R. Alf Hepworth, J. Townley Trotter, Eugene Loebell, J. J. Dean, George W. Davies, George R. Berry, John Horsfield, W. H. Lowry, T. T. Hardicker, A. E. Bishop, E. Roberts, and W. Forrest. CANDIDATES FOR THE INSTITUTIONS. Bro. Hepworth having taken the Principal Chair, and Bros. Trotter and Announcements are inserted under this head at the rate of five shillings Dean those of S.W. and J.W. respectivel per inch, to appear eacn week from the time the ballot papers are y, the minutes of the last meeting issued up to the day of election, for cash with order. wero read and confirmed, after which the ceremony of Initiation was rehearsed , with Bro. Geo. R. Berry as candidate. Bro. Trotter explained the Working Tools. Bro. Hepworth having advanced the Lodge, a Passing was rehearsed, the BOYS SCHOOL. candidate being on this occasion Bro. Horsfield. Bro. T. T. Hardicker acted Your Votes and Interest are earnestly solicited on behalf of as Deacon during both ceremonies. FREDERICK SAMUEL LANG (Aged 10) . Second Application. Before the Lodge was closed , Bro. Davies submitted tho name of Bro. Wm. Goodman S.W. Ardwick Lodge, No. 2185, to be balloted for as a Son of the lato Frederick Alexander Giles Woolgar Lang, Master Tailor, of member at the next meeting, which will be held on Thursday, the 11th 114 Seven Sisters Road , Holloway, N., who was initiated in tho New Finsbury instant. Park Lodge, No. 1695, on the 17th October 1882, and was a subscribing member to the time of his death, October 1890. Votes will be thankfully received by Bros. T. G. Hodges, E. T. Mackrill, C. W. Allen ; and Mrs. F. Lang, 8 Bird Street, Oxford Street, London, W. EOYAL AECH. GIRL S SCHOOL. ST. LEONARD CHAPTER , No. 1766. ETHEL BRANDON STANFORD , THE first convocation of this Chapter since its consecration on Daughter of the late Edwin Ernest Stanford Past Master of the Paxton 20th February last, was held at the Great Eastern Hotel, Bishopsgate Lodgo, No. 1686, and Member of the Lodge of Union, No. 166 ; aged 74, btreet, E.C, on Wednesday, when no less than twelve earnestly desires your vote and interest for the above Election. Her father .^¦UVBU ior candidates were exaltation. Unlortunately, owing to illness and other died suddenly at the early age of 36, leaving a Widow and Three Children unavoidable causes, only five of the number presented themselves, viz. Bros unprovided for. A. Preager, D. E. Leman, Henry Prenton , Albert A. Barnes and wood A. Green- , who were regularly admitted as Companions by the M.E.Z. Comp William Shurmur, assisted by Comps. James Speller asH.. S. 0. Kaufman j BENEVOLENT INSTI l UTION. William Gover P.S., G. H. Clark and Arthur Cunnington A.S. Your Votes and Interest are earnestly solicited on behalf of There were also present Comps. James Bolton P.Z. Treasurer, James Stephens P.Z. Scribe E., James Bunker P.S. 1471 acting as Church Scribe N , W. D BRO. THOMAS SAMUEL STOCKMAN , P.Z. 1471, .W. S. Clark 2246, M. Siegenberg 188 and Orlton Cooper Who was born on 16th May 1826, and who has been a paying member for twenty-three years to True Love and Unity Lodge, No. 24a, Brixham, Devon, At the termination of the ceremony, when the newly-made Companion naci taken s Bro. Stockman has been confined to his bed with influenza and acute their seats in the Chapter, the Historical Lecture was delivered bv bronchitis for near a fortnight ; his wife also for two months ; previous to tomp. Kaufman, the Symbolical Lecture by Comp. Speller Mystical , and the which he has earned very little—a mere pittance—by night watching, to Lecture by Comp. Shurmur. Tho admirable manner in which which may be attributed his present illness. NTCYT WRVR TC . 2144 De Tatton , Altrincham 11 Enoch , Freemasons-hall Thursday. 2185 Ardwick, Ardwick 13 Union Waterloo, Plumstead 19 Royal Atlelstan, City Term. Ho. 2187 Adur, Henfield 15 Kent, Freemasons-hall 91 Regularity, , Freemasons-hall Further particulars as to place of meeting 2197 Spencer Walpolo Temperance, 117 Justice Deptford 203 Friendship, Ship and Turtle of the undermentioned Lodges are given Douglas, I. of Man 548 Wellington , Cannon St. Hotel 238 Pilgrim, Ereemasons-hall in the Freemasons' Calendar and Pocket 2237 Earl of Leicoster, Wells 74'J ueigrave, Anderton s 263 Bank of England, Albion Book (published by Grand Lodge, for the 2376 Carnaivou , Layland 17C6 St. Leonard, Great Eastern Ho. benefit ol the Charity fund). 860 Dalhousie, Anderton's 2457 St. Anne, St. Anne's-on-Sea 2272 Rye, Peckham 879 Southwark, Bridge House Hot. 2362 Bloomsbury Rifles, Chenies St. 1076 Capper, Guildhall Tavern Monday. Tuesday. 2528 Lancastrian, Frascati 1471 Islington, Cock Tavern 29 St. Alban, Albion 06 Burlington, Albion 54 Hope, Rochdale 1599 Skelmersdale, Ship and Turtle 1571 Leopold , Bridge House Hotel 198 Percy, Ship and Turtlo 84 Doyle's of Fellowship, Guernsey 1791 Creaton, Freemasons-hall 1670 Adelphi, Freemasons-hall 211 St. Michael, Albion 125 Prince Edwin , Hythe 2090 Hammersmith. Hammersmith 2394 Galen, Freemasons-hall 228 United Strength , Guildhall Tav. 128 Prince Edwin, Bury 35 Medin a, Cowes 146 Antiquity, Bolton 37 Anchor and Hope, Bolton 235 Nino Muses, Grand, Charing X 50 Knights of Malta, Hinckley 781 Merchant Navy, Limehouse 187 Royal Sussex of Hospitality, 97 Palatine, Sunderland 40 Derwent, Hastings uristoi , 61 Probity, Halifax 917 Cosmopolitan , Cannon St. Hot. 112 St. George, Exeter 933 Doric, Anderton 's 204 Caledonian , Manchester 130 Royal Gloucester, Southampton 68 Royal Clarence, Bristol 225 St. Luke, Ip3wich 75 Love and Honour, Falmouth 1196 Urban, Freemasons-hall 132 Unity, Ringwood Hants. 1269 Stanhope 244 Yarborough , Jersey 139 Britannia 85 Faithful, Harlesden , Camberwell , , Sheffield 1593 Royal Naval College, Greenwich 250 Minerva Hull 191 St. John, Bury 88 Scientific, Cambridge 274 Tranquillity, Newchurch 89 Unanimity, Dukinfield 1604 Wanderers, Freemasons-hall 215 Commerce, Hashngden 1614 Covent Garden, Criterion 277 Friendship, Oldham 324 Moira, Stalybridge 102 Unanimity, North Wolsham 281 Fortitude, Lancaster 104 St. John , Stockport 2127 Drury Lane, Mark M. Hall 333 Royal Preston, Preston 288 Harmony, Todmorden 344 Faith, Radcliffe 105 Fortitude, Plymouth 80 St. John, Sunderland 290 Huddersfield , Huddersfield 106 Sun, Exmouth 93 Social, Norwich 361 Industry, Hyde 323 Concord , Stockport 369 Limestone Rock, Clitheroe 133 Harmonv. Faversham 126 Silent Temple, Burnley 372 Harmony, Budleigh Salterton 151 Albany, Newport, I. of W. 131 Fortitude, Truro 381 Harmony & Industry, Darwen 387 Airedale, Shipley 437 Science, Wincanton, 189 Sincerity, East Stonehouse 184 United Benevolence, New 463 E. Surrey of Concord, Croydon 237 Indefatigable, Swansea Brompton 442 St. Peter, Peterborough 483 Sympathy, Gravesend 450 Cornubian, Hayle 240 St. Hilda, S. Shields 241 Merchants, Liverpool 498 Royal Standard , Dudley 262 Salopian, Shrewsbury 272 Harmony, Boston 456 Foresters, Uttoxeter 533 Eaton , Congleton 469 Hundred of Elloe, Spalding 264 Nelson of the Nile, Batley 319 New Forest, Lymington 555 Fidelity, Framlingham 270 Royal Lodge of Faith and 472 Friendship and Sincerity 371 Perseverance, Maryport 606 Segontium, Carnarvon QV»oi ffaeniiwir Friendship, Berkele1f 373 Socrates, Huntingdon uuaivvouuiji 661 Fawcott, Seaham Harbour 477 Mersey, Birkenhead 292 Sincerity, Liverpool 378 Loyal Welsh, Pembroke-Dock 666 Benevolence, Princetown 296 Royal Brunswick, Sheffield 448 St. James, Halifax 487 Portsmouth, Portsmouth 679 St. David, Aberdare 546 Etruscan, Longton 297 With&m, Lincoln 473 Faithful, Birmingham 681 Scarsdale, Chestdrfield 302 Hope, Bradford 494 Virtue and Honour, Axminster 561 Zetland, Guisborough 730 Ellesmere, Chorley 586 Elias De Derham, Salisbury 303 Benevolent, Teignrnouth 495 Wakefield , Wakefield 731 Arboretum , Derby 307 Prince Frederick, Hebden Bdg 496 Peace & Harmony, St. Austell 588 St. Botolph, Sleaford 750 Friendship, Cleckheaton 625 Devonshire, Glossop 313 United Freinds, Gt. 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