CONTENTS. furnishes three candidates, Nos. 22, 27, and 31. Hants and the Isle of Wight is responsible for Nos. 1 and 4, Kent for Nos. 2 and 25, and Sussex LBADSRS 539 R EPO RTS OF M ASONIC M EETINGS (Continued)— Alasonic Exhibition at Shanklin 540 Instruction jjo for Nos. 9 and 12. Of the remaining 18 candidates 14 hail from as many Consecration of the De Tatton Lodge, Mark Masonry 550 No, 2144, Bowdon , Cheshire 544 Scotland 550 different provinces or districts, namely.- Devonshire, Durham , Jersey, Provincial Grand Lodge of Cornwall 545 India 550 Lancashire West, Lincolnshire, Middlesex , South Wales (East Division), CORRESPONDENCE — Provincial Priory of Hampshire JJo Lodge Qnatuor Coronati, No. 2056 S4J Masonic Presentation 550 Norfolk , Surrey, Warwickshire, Worcestershire, Yorkshire West. Antigua, Irish Masonic Institution for Boys 547 Initiation of the Hon . Francis Denison at R EPORTS OF M ASONIC M EETINGS— Scarborough Jjo W.L, and the Bahamas, while as regards the other four, one may hope to Craft Masonry U1 The Craft Abroad 551 obtain support from North and East Yorkshire and Durham , one from . Instruction 549 Masonic and General Tidings ; 55a Royal Arch 55° Lodge Meetings for Next Week iii. Middlesex and Cornwall, one from Cheshire and West Yorkshire, and one from Worcestershire and Staffordshire. In eight cases the father had been on attaining the age of years, a man THOUGH it is very natural that, 75 a subscriber to or Steward for one ormore of our Institutions, and in some 15 should seek retirement from the more active pursuits of life, we are satisfied cases he had been a subscribing member to a lodge or lodges for a period the news that Bro. Lord DE TABLEY has determined on resigning his office ranging from 10 to 21 years. Four of the children have loat both parents of Prov. Grand Master of Cheshire, will be received everywhere with feel- and a fifth has a stepmother ; four have both parents living, and 24 have ings of sincere regret. His lordshi p has been associated for so many years lost only their father. Lastly, as regards the nine candidates remaining with our Cheshire brethren , his influence in all good works has been so bene- from the April election , the two children who head the list had thei r first ex- and his personal relations towards the members of his ficial ly exercised, perience of the ballot in October, 1885, No. I having 175 votes, and No 2, nature that his resi be looked province have been of so friendly a gnation will 51 votes to her credit. Nos. 3 to 9, both inclusive, also bring forward votes upon as a serious detriment—for some years to come—to the well-being of from April last, when they stood their first election , but in no case is the Craft, both generally throughout England and locally. But though we our number credited very high, the No. 7 to whom we have before referred may feel pained at his lordshi p's resolution to lay aside the cares and having 25 votes to the good, and Nos. 5 and 4, 203 votes and 212 respectively. responsibilities of his office , we cannot help admitting its justice. Lord DE * TABLEY was born in i8n, and initiated into Freemasonry in the Apollo » # FOR the Boys' School Election on Monday, the nth October prox., there is University Lodge of Oxford , No. 357, in 1831, when a student at Christ an approved list of candidates, Church. In 1850 the late Earl of ZETLAND appointed him Grand Senior 44 of whom 16 were unsuccessful at the Warden of England , and in 1S65, on the death of R.W. Bro. Lord election in April, and bring forward such votes as were polled for them at that and previous elections, while the remaining 28 are candidates for the COMBERMERE , Bro. Lord DE TABLEY , who had already made a name first time, for himself among the Cheshire Masons, was chosen to succeed that popular and in the case of Nos. 36, 38, and 43, hailing from East Lan- cashire West Yorkshire nobleman as their P.G. Master. Three years after he was made their Prov. , , and Warwickshire respectively, for the last time as well. Of the old candidates, Grand Superintendent, and on the installation of H.R.H. the Prince of Nos. 1 and 2 have made four previous attempts, and have standing to their credit 20 votes and votes respectivel WALES as Grand Z., was appointed to the chair of Third Principal. He 50 y. No. 3, does not appear to have taken any part in the other branches of Masonry, who has 13 votes to the good, has been to the poll three times already, while Nos. but in whatever concerned its welfare and was likely to strengthen its 4, 5, and 6 have stood two elections with somewhat better luck than their older competitors, No. influence for good, he was ever ready to lend a helping hand. He was a 4 having 333 votes to the good, No. 5, 173 votes and No. 6, firm supporter of our Institutions, and it has been under his auspices that , 117 votes. The remaining ten—Nos. 7 to 16, both inclu- the Cheshire Educational Charity has enjoyed a career of such uninterrupted sive—made their first attempt in April, No. 9 securing—and of course bringing forward to his credit at this prosperity. This brief summary of the chief events in Bro. Lord DE election—1301 votes, Nos. 12 and 11 being close at his heels with 1299 votes and votes respectively, while TABLEY'S Masonic career will ju stify the feelings caused by his retirement 1259 from active Masonic life, but we have at least this consolation , that while he No. 7 scored 1175 votes, and No. 8 1068 votes, so that all these five is spared to us—and we trust that he will be for many years to come—his children stand a very good chance of success on the present occasion. experience will be always most readily at the disposal of those who need it. The other five did little or nothing, Nos. 13, 14, and 15 having only 86 votes, votes, and Our Cheshire brethren , indeed, will still have him in their midst and may 9 45 votes to the good respectively, while Nos. 10 and 16 polled no votes at all. There are seven of the candidates whose names will be still benefit by his wise counsels. Nor do we doubt that his lordship's re- interest in our proceedings will be as great as ever it has been during his moved from the list in the event of failure in this instance—namely, No. 2 (East Lancashire), No. (Hants and the Isle of Wight), (London), and 55 years' connection with Freemasonry, though the part he will henceforth 3 4 take in them will be comparativel y small. 10 (West Lancashire), and Nos. 36, 38, and 43, to whom we have referred already. As regards the distribution of candidates among London and the * » « different provinces or districts abroad, n of them , or exactly one-fourth , WE are now, as the hackneyed phrase hath it, within measurable distance hail from London—namely, Nos. 4, 5, 11, 17, ig, 20, 21, 27, 32, 37, and41. of the School Elections, and as the voting papers have been issued, we may East Lancashire sends four—Nos. 2, 35, 36, and 42; Durham, Hants and profitabl y devote a little space to a consideration of such matters contained the Isle of Wight, and West Lancashire send up, each of them , three can- in them as may be worthy of remark. The election for the Girls' School didates, the Durham trio being Nos. 8, 14, and 33; that of Hants and the will take place at the Quarterl y General Court , which will be held in the Isle of Wight, Nos. 3, 16, and 25; and the West Lancashire, Nos. 6, 10, great hall of Freemason s' Tavern on Saturday, the 9th October prox., and 28. Cornwall, Essex, Norfolk , and West Yorkshire send up two each— namel Nos. and , Cornwall ; Nos. and 26 Essex ; Nos. 18 and that of the Boys' School taking place at a Quarterly Court on Monday, the y, 24 40 15 , 22 , Norfolk ; Nos. 30 and 38, West Yorkshire. The remaining 12 candi- nth of the same month. At the former there will be elected 16 girls from didates hail from Berks and Bucks, Bristol , Gloucestershire, Kent, Middle- an approved list of 33 candidates, of whom nine remain over from the last sex, North Wales, Northumberland, South Wales ( East Division), War- election , and will bring forward such votes as were then placed to their wickshire, and Wiltshire at home, and Cape of Good Hope and King credit, while the remaining 24 are candidates for the first time. The pro- William 's Town abroad. As regards other noteworthy features, we remark portion of vacancies to candidates is more unfavourable to the latter than that four of the 44 candidates have lost both parents, 37 have lost their father, and two their mother, and that one has both parents living. Six of • it was in April j but such fluctuations are to be expected , nor, if the voting the boys have each a sister in the Girls' School—namely, Nos. 6, 7, 8, 16, goes as we hope to see it—that is to say, in such a manner as not to exclude 29, and 37, and in the case of ten the father has done service, either as any of the children whose claims have been deemed worthy from the hope contributor or Festiva l Steward, in behalf of one or more of the Institutions. of being ultimately received into the School—will there be any such disap- In some 20 cases the father was subscribing member to a lodge or lodges, pointment as may not be repaired perhaps at some future attempt. No. 7 either continuousl y or for broken periods amounting in the aggregate to from —a London candidate, who has 250 votesalready to her credit—will have her 10 to nearly 20 years. These constitute the features which are specially worth remarking of the list of candidates from whom there are to be name removed from the list in the event of failure on this occasion ; but the 44 elected, on the appointed nth October prox., a batch of 32 boys, who will number of candidates hailing from Metropolitan lodges is unusually small, be received into lhe School at the close of the coming Christmas holidays. and with a little management on the part of those in charge of her interests Of these 32 boys, 22 will take the place of as many who have, or will there should be no difficulty in carrying her election. There are also three have, left the School on attaining the age of 15, and the others will be other girls who will have only this one chance allowed them, namely, added to the present strength of the establishment in accordance with the resolution passed at the Quarterl Court in y, and we shall content our- No. 13 (West Lancashire), No. 17 (South Wales, East Division), and y Jul No. selves with adding the expression of a very natural hope that the result of 32 (Worcestershire). As to the parts of the country whence the can- the poll will so shape itself as to include among the successful all whose didates hail, London is responsible for five only, viz., Nos. 5, 6, 7, 23, and 24, names will otherwise disappea r from the list , and so reduce the amount of and has a part interest with Hertfordshire in No. 18. East Lancashire disappointment arising from failure to the lowest possible point. MASONIC EXHIBITION AT SHANKLIN.
As stated in our The procession short telegraphic entered at the main i eport last week, gateway.proceeded this Exhibition was down the carriage opened under the drive towards Rvl- most favourable stone House, and auspices on Thurs- thence to the day, the gth inst., eastern side of the and remained open Chalet, where the until Monday, the leading gentlemen 13th. Whatever of the party took may be the result up a position on financiall y, there the • steps of the can be no doubt balcony, the by- whatever lhat from standers raising every point of view their hats as the Masonicall y, it has Prov. G. Master been an unqualified approached. and decided suc- Bro. W. W. B. cess. To Bro. BEACH , M.P., ad- Greenham and dressing the ladies those who have so and gentlemen pre- zealously aided him sent and his breth- it must be a source ren, expressed the of supreme satis- great pleasure he faction to know that ielt at the opportu- they have hel ped in nity thus afforded a remarkable de- him of being pre- gree to prove to the sent to open this outside world that Exhibition at Masonry is not Shanklin. It must onl y a bond of not be supposed, friendshi p and a he said, that he was organi- going to lift the veil great social THE CHALET. sation, but that it and unfold any of has a history of which any community might be proud , and an almost those Masonic secrets which some present who were not members inexhaustible store of antiquarian and archaeological material on which the might be pleased for him to introduce to the light. (A laugh.) But learned of the Order can work with profit to themselves and pleasure to the he would make, with their permission, two or three] observations before he Craft. No such collection of Masonic treasures has been gathered opened the Exhibition ; and he would say, in the firs t place, that it was ill together before, and we congratulate Bro. Greenham most heartily on the for the welfare of a nation when she tried to efface the memory of the past. result of his " happy thought." (Hear, hear.) It was by recounting noble actions of days long gone by, The Exhibition was held in the beautiful Swiss Chalet on the grounds of if was by recounting the prowess of those who had gone before, that men Rylstone, kindl y lent for the purpose by Monsieur and Madame Spartali. were incited to valiant deeds. They must always remember that in the This pretty Chalet, which was built several years ago by Bro. F. Cooper, olden times it was the symbols of the past which led men to victory and to P.M. of Chine Lodge, from a photo brought from Switzerland, is a peculiarly conquest. It was the standard of the Golden Dragon which led the men pretty structure, uniforml y picturesque within and without ; and is in itself of Wessex to far-off Northumbria in a victorious cause. It was the re- an exhibition of no mean order. The verandah is festooned with beautiful counting of the battles of their forefath ers which incited them to emulate flowers and foliage, and the principal features of the building are exquisite their actions, and it had been always found that by pointing to brave samples of architectural beauty. Internally every room is a picture, deeds which had long gone by men were best incited and grotesquely painted, papered , and upholstered , adding quite a charm to the induced to follow the example of men who preceded them. It genera l appearance of the exhibition. The exhibits were ranged in the was well known in history that it was the bard s and poets who aroused the several rooms of the Chalet , upstairs and down , and all were numbered for enthusiasm and patriotism of the Scotch and Welsh to such a degree that easy reference to the catalogue, the total number of them being about by an authoritative injunction they were ejected for fear they should incite 1500. them—by recounting the deeds of their forefathers—to a national insurrec- tion . He might give numerous instances of the principle to which he was THE OPENING CEREMONY referring, but he would content himself with one illustration of more modern This took place about three o'clock on Thursday afternoon , under cir- times. They would remember that in the greatest battle ever fought by cumstances of a pecularly auspicious character. While the officers of Frederick the Great, they were told that the Prussian soldiers, worked up to and local lodges were robing at Cliff Close, a residence nearly a great pitch of enthusiasm and excitement, marched to battle and to victory provincial chanting the rude h opposite the Chalet , a number of ladies and gentlemen assembled on the ymns of the old Saxon poets. Men had in all ages lawn and near the entrance, awaiting the procession of robed Freemasons. been incited to wonderful achievements by the recital of the actions of their in attendance, unofficially, we observed Mrs. White Popham, forefathers. Freemasonry, too, had a history of the past, of which they Among those were justly and truly proud. (Hear hear Lord and Lady Napier, of Magdala, Mrs. Scaramanga, Mrs. Raphael, , , and cheers.) They could point Mr. and Mrs. W. Gibbs, Mr. and Mrs. A. de Svertchoff , Dr. Dabbs, back to those who had gone before them, with pride and pleasure, and they Macdonald , Mr. and Mrs. Ashton, General Sir Henry and strove, as far as they could , to emulate their example. Freemasonry had Major-General existed from remote antiquity. Thoug Ladv Daly, Mr. W. and Miss Foyster, Lord and Lady John Taylour, Mrs. h everything must have a beginning, it was impossible to trace the origin of Freemasonry. This land of ours W. "W. B. Beach , General Redmond , Mr. and Mrs. Pakenham Mahon , Eng , the Misses Pakenham Mahon , Mrs. Hugh Simpson, Mrs. Goble, Captain of which we are so justly proud , was little known in the old day till she be- and Mrs. Whitehill , and others. came noted by becoming the country where the founder of Constantinople brethren , officers, and members of the provincial and local first assumed the imperial purple, and Masons, from generation to genera- The following tion, had been incited by those who had lodges, all attired in Masonic clothing, took part in the procession , Bro. J. gone before, to try their best to Bailey officiating as Grand Director ot Ceremonies :— act up to their principles, and to do their best to maintain the lessons which E. Le Feuvre had been bequeathed to them by their forefathers. Although little was Bros . W. W. B. Beach , M.P., P.G.M. Hants and Isle of Wi ght; J. , known of the ori in of the Order, G 1 D„ D.P.G.M. Hants and Isle of Wi ght; Edga r Goble , P.G. Sec. Hants and Isle g they could trace it in some degree of Wight; Col. Shadwell H. Clerke , G.S. Eng. ; T. H. Goldney, P.G.D. ; Henry through its developments, and they knew that in the former ages it exer- Pigeon , jun., P.G.O. ; J Kxell , P.G. Tyler; C. H. Wood , P.P.G. W. Surrey ; C. cised a most humanising and civilising influence upon every country wherein Basil Cooke. 1028; J. C Robinson , P.P.G.S.D. Cheshire ; George Wyatt , P.M. 151 , it existed. (Cheers.) It had been preserved through many climes and and 340, P.P.G.W. Oxford ; Wm. Kelly, P.P.G. M. and U. bupt. Leicestershire and P.P.G.S. D. ; W. Farrance many changes, and handed down to the present generation intact. They Rutland ; G. F. Coster , 1884 ; C. ]. Philli ps. P.M. 130, , could trace it in the remains of the g I.P.M. 132 , P.G. Std. Br. ; Surgeon-General T. Ginger , P.M. 1301 , P.P.G.A.D. of C. lorious edifices of bye-gone periods ; Wilts ; W. St. John Caws , 416 (S.C), P.P.G. Org . Melbourne , Australia ; Thomas they could see evidences of it in the great works of the past, and in those Giles, P.M. 35, P.P.G . Supt. of Works , &c. ; VVm. H. Wooldridge , 1869; R. L. things of antiquity which had been disclosed to the gaze of modern eyes Robertson , I.P.M. 35; Henry Rose, W.M. 132; J . Willmott , P.M. 342, P.P.G. Swd. traces of the existence of the princi ples of Freemasonry had from time to Br.: Sam Knight , iR.W. BRO. V. \\\ li. 11BACJI , M.l\ , BRO. ALFRED GREENHAM , P.G.M. HAMPSHIRE AND ISLE OF WIGHT. W.M. CHINE LODGE , NO. 1884. Bro. BEACH expressed his deep and sincere thanks for the very kind that he little thought he should be honoured with the presence on this occa- tokens he had just received at their hands. As he had just pointed out, it sion of the Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge, Bro. Col. Shadwell H. was ill for a nation to efface its history of the past it would be impossible Clerke. (Cheers.) He could not but express how deeply sensible he felt, for him ever to efface from his recollection the kindness which they had and he felt he was also speaking for every member of Chine Lodge, of the extended to him on that occasion , in presenting to him that beautifu l medal honour conferred upon them by the presence of so distinguished a Mason. and also the very handsome catalogue. He was sure it would ever be to It was extremely kind on that gentlemen's part to make the journey from him a source of the greatest pleasure to recollect the kindness of the bre- London on purpose to be present at the opening of the exhibition and to thren who had in such a very friendly way presented him with these memo- attend this banquet. He therefore coupled his name with the toast, feeling rials, and he should ever regard them as a proof of the interest which was sure that it would be received with every possible honour. (Applause). attached to this visit to Shanklin and to the auspicious occasion on which it Bro. Colonel SHADWELL H. CLERKE said that Bro. Kelly, who was had occurred. He begged them to receive his warmest and most sincere present, and was his senior, should have responded to this toast, but with thanks. (Cheers). characteristic modesty had waived his claims. It was then his privilege to Bros. LE FEUVRE and GOBLE also acknowledged the gifts. speak in the name of a large number of noblemen and gentlemen , who, in Bro. G REENHAM then observed that he wished to convey in some public performing the duties of Grand Lodge, freely and cheerfully devoted a manner his great appreciation of the kindness of Mons. and Madame great deal of time to the promotion of Masonry, and they were only too Spartali in allowing them the use of that beautiful Chalet for the Exhibition glad to give their services. Personally, he had experienced great pleasure —(cheers)—and he wished to tender his thanks and the thanks of the in being.present that day. He had latel y been prevented from attending lodge, for they were largely indebted to that lady and gentlemen for their the centenary celebration of the Phcenix Lodge, in which he had been very kindness in that respect. (Hear, hear, and cheers). anxious to partici pate, but whenever it was possible he made a point of The procession then re-formed , and proceeded into the Chalet, followed attending the most important Masonic festivals. He full y concurred in the by the other visitors, Masonic and uninitiated. eloquent words that had fallen from their Provincial Grand Master that A special medal has been struck by Bro. George Kenning, of Little afternoon. The first exhibition of Masonic curios and objects that had Britain , London , in honour of the Exhibition , and these are to be pur- taken place was initiated by Bro. Whytehead, of York. The movement chased in silver, bronze, and white metal, a gold cast of which was pre- was carried on in the more extensive Worcester exhibition by Bro. Taylor, sented to the Provincial Grand Master at the opening ceremony. On whom he was glad to be able then to congratulate on the success of his one side of this medal is the coat of arms of the Prov. Grand Master, with efforts ; and as the ball rolled on they had the still more comp lete and his name and the date of opening the Exhibition ; on the other the crest of interesting collection that had been brought together by Bro. Greenham, Chine Lodge, showing Shanklin Chine, with running stream , and the name and opened to the public that day. (Cheers.) To do justice to the exhibits , of Bro. Alfred Greenham, W.M. days were required, rather than the few hours that most people were able to give to their examination. What was to be seen there he thought would serve THE BANQUET. a most useful purpose—it would show that Masonry was not a mushroom society, and would give some idea to strangers of the anti quity of the Order, In the evening a banquet was given at Hollier's Hotel, where the host, t»ro. and the many benefits it had been the means of conferring. He most heartily Boehme, placed before his guests a very superb spread , giving congratulated Bro. Greenham and his hel pers on the great success of their unbounded satisfaction. Bro. Alfred Greenham, the Worshi pful Master of arduous labours in making the collection. that appreciated the Bro G OLDING , whose name was also coupled with the toast, said services of Bro. George Taylor, who had not only helped to the benefits already pointed out , these exhibitions were of him all through , but, with a kindness which was a characteristic of him , in addition had come all the special value to collectors for the opportunity of comparison they afforded , way from Kidderminster to assist him , and without whose in particular had much to thank Bro. Greenham for. The remarks assistance in arranging the exhibits he scarcel y knew how he should have and they done it. No words of Bro. Hughan in the catalogue were of great assistance , and most that he could use would full y express his feelings matpriallv increased its value. (Cheers.) _ . towards that brother, and every member of Chine Lodge felt as he did. Bro. W. W, B. B EACH Bro P OPHAM gave " The Prov. Grand Master of Hampshire and the , M.P., P.G.M. Hants and Isle of Wight, pro- Wigh t the R.W. Bro. W. VV. B. Beach, M.P. ; the Deputy Prov. posed " The Health of Bro. George Taylor, P.G. Sec. Worcestershire," Isle of , and paid a hi Grand Master, Bro. J. E. Le Feuvre, J.P. ; and Officers, Present and Past, gh tribute of praise for his grea t kindness, in coming specially of the Provincial Grand Lodge." (Cheers.) In the course of his remarks, from Kidderminster to help the W.M. of the Chine Lodge. It was an act, Rro! Pnnham congratulated the members of Chine Lodge and the whole ot he was sure, all appreciated, and he had been asked to present him with a medal, the province in having a Provincial Grand Master who took so deep an the intrinsic value of which was in no way contemplated as any interest in the affairs of the province, and who was ready and willing at all recognition of his services, but rather for Bro. Taylor to see that in some times to assist the lodges in any undertaking wilh which for the time they manner they wished to mark their appreciation of all he had done to pro- were associated. The Exhibition which had been opened that day was one mote the interests of the Exhibition. (Applause.) The P.G.M. then of which the Province of Hampshire might well be proud , and one which handed Bro. Taylor the medal. „._-,,.M I _-I_I ., ,u.n l\. ,. \\r»¥. ...u This was carried . Christoe, 331, P.P.G.S.B. ; J. Bassett, 856, P.P.G.S.; S. Michell , 699, P.P.G.S.; In connection with the Royal Cornwall Masonic Annuity and Benevo- J. G. Henwood , 970, P.P.G.S.; A. P. Davies, 977, P.P.G.J.D.; J. C. R. Ccewes, lent Fund, Bros. Milford Cock, was elected Treas. ; T. Chirgwin , Sec. ; 131, P.P.G. Asst. Dir. of Cers. ; M. Little, 75, P.P.G.O. ; H. Tilly, 75, P.P.G. Crewes, Assist. Sec. ; and Rees and Hi Registrar ; T. C. Polglase, 75, P.P.G. Asst. Dir. of Cers.; G. Truscott, 496, gman, Auditors. P.P.G.J.W., Charity Representative for Cornwall ; S. Holloway, 131, P.P.G.J.D.— Bro. N. West was elected P.G. Treas., with Bros. W. Bailey and G. Past Masters : Bros. W. Giles, 496; G. Timmins, 1006 ; G. B. Woodcock, 557; W. Stevens, as Auditors. A. Bennett , 699 ; W. Ellis, 31S; J. Q. lames, 31S: H. Trembath , 31S : F. I. Hext. The Grand Master then invested the following brethren as Prov. Grand 330; W. E. Michell , 152S; A. B. Hams, 75; R. Adams, 330 ; J. H. Cousens, 557 ; Officers :— C. Barnett, 1006 ; J. Pearce, 1071 ; G. B. Derry, 330; W. Andrews, 7S9 ; F. J. Lee, 1544 ; F. G. Harding, 17SJ ; F. Johns, 1164; C. Parsons, Bro. Sir Charles Graves-Sawle, Bart...... D. Prov. G.M. 7S9; W. J. Tredinnick , 496; R. Parken , 1164; A. Luke, 977; N. Gray, 967; „ Dr. Adams, 330 ...... Prov. G.S.W. A. W. White, 1136 ; J. A. Bersey, 893; E. Herring, 1071; G. Stevens, 450 ; J. „ VV. B. Pearce, 450 ...... Prov. G.J.W. Sarah, 589 ; R. Wetter, 856; J. Martin , 1272; W. K. Baker, 1272; G. Tyack, „ Rev. E. K. Kendall, , 6; 677...... Prov. G. Chap. 1006 ; G. Darke is3 J.Doney, 856 ; T. H. Gibbons, 856 ; W. B. Morris, 131 ; „ Rev. M. Sutton, ...... Prov. G. Chap. W. H. Pope, 17 85; M.Sampson , 121; F. Rodda, 121 ; J. de C. Treffry, 977; W. J. 75 J. Odger, 589 ; J. Wallace, 75; T. Bath , 857 ; W. Simmons, 131; T. C Mack, 131 ; „ N. West, 450...... Prov. G. Treas. T. J. Smith, 496; j. O. job. 496; H. C. Welsh , 967 ; J. M. Thomas, 967; J. „ E. D. Anderton, 331 ...... Prov. G. Sec. Brewer, 496; H. B. Neame, 589; R. Parson, 977 ; and \V. Huthnance , 430.—W.M.'s: „ J. Brewer, 490...... Prov. G.A. Sec. Bros. R. Dunstan , 318; J. M. Carne, 75; G. T. A. Staff , 1272 ; S. G. Bennett , 557 ; „ R. Carter, 75 ...... Prov. G. Reg. J. H. Hoit, 856 ; J. Sobey, 1164; W. J. Collins, 1006 ; P. H. Dawe, 967; J. Price, „ W. K. Baker, 12 ...... Prov. G.S.D. 893 ; T. White, 7S7 ; H. P. Vivian , 509 ; W. Colenso, 121; T. S. Bailey, 1151 ; E. 72 ... M. Downing, 131; J. A. Blarney, 1785 ; J. Pearce, 1136 , ]. James, 1529 ; J. T. „ A. Luke, 977 ...... Prov. G.S.D. Rodda, 1544; J. G. Blight, 496; and j. Bazeley, 450.—S.W.'s : Bros. S. Tresidder, „ C. Parsons, 189 ...... Prov. G.J.D. jun., 75; C. Hudson , 318 ; B. F. Edy vean, 330; T. Turner, 1006 ; J. Julian , 331 ; ., W. B. Morris, nI ...... Prov. G.LD. H. Worsdel l , 967 ; W. H. Parsons, 1272; W. H. Huddy, 510; T. D. Pearn, 893 ; „ J. Bassett, 856 ...... Prov. G.S. of W. J. S. C. Simpson , 121 ; F. Kitt, 1151 ; 1. Stribley, 1785 : A. K. Collins, 1136 ; J. „ J. G. Henwood , 970 ...... Prov. G.D.C. Tonkin, 131 ; H. Bowden , 1071 ; J. McTurk , 496 ; S. White, 970 ; A. Bate, i ?44 : VV. D. Rogers and C. Kent, 699.—J.W.'s: Bros. G. T. Olver, 75; E. F. Whitley, 1529 ; J. M. „ , 75 ...... Prov. G.D.D.C. Richards, 318 ; H. Lavin, 967; W. R. Toms, 856 ; J. Black, 1136 ; G. Williams, „ W. Giles, 496...... Prov. G.A.D.C. 1272 ; W. T. Hawking, 131 ; and E. A. P. Broad, 450. „ M. Sampson, 121 ...... Prov. G. Org. Bro. W. ROWE, P.G. Treasurer, reported that the year commenced with „ N. Gray, 967...... Prov. G. Swd. Br. a balance of ,£181, and there was a balance now carried forward of „ G. Morgan, 557 ...... Prov. G. Std. Br. £125. „ G. Darke, 1136 ...... Prov. G. Std. Br. Bro. ANDERTON reported that since last meeting a new lodge had been „ J. Pearce, 1071 ...... Prov. G. Purst. opened, namely, Cotele, No. 2166. As there were now 30 lodges in the pro- „ J. Langdon, 131 ...... Prov. G.A. Purst. vince, the Grand Lodge was entitled to three additional officers , namely, „ Dr. Andrew, 789 ... two Deacons and a D.C. The number of members in the province was „ J. C. Burrow, 1544 465, against last year, a decrease of ei ht. There were • 1473 g 77 initiations • 6? ™ ^ov. G. Stwds. for the year, as against 92 last year. There had been lost by death during ?. T8B%. 977 Z Z y/. the last year more Provincial Officers than in any previous year. „.: H. B. Neame, 589 „ VV. Simmons, 131 Bro. C HIRGWIN submitted the report of the Cornwall Masonic Annuity ' and Benevolent Fund. The amount received for the year from the lodges in „ J. N. Francis, 75 ...... Prov. G. Tyler. subscri ptions and donations was ,£158. Tbe total recei pts for the year, in- Bro. VV. ROWE , on behalf of the Bodmin Lodge, invited the Provincial cluding the balance brought forward, were £578, the balance now left being Grand Lodge to Bodmin next year. ,£227. The total amount invented was ^3811, bringing in an annual income The PRO G RAND MASTER said he would consider the two invitations °f £ l(>7> the balance at the bank was .£297, and the capital had been in- received. creased by .£150. The brethren , after the Iodge was closed, dined together at the Town Bro. A NDERTON read the Relief Committee's report, £10 grants being Hall, the caterers being Bros. A. E. Webberand H. Liddicoat. The chair recommended for Hayle, Fowey, and Callington lodges, and the widow of a was occupied by Bro. the Earl of Mount Edgcumbe, and the usual Masonic brother at Redruth. During the year only one grant of £2 had been made toasts were dul y honoured. to a brother of Lodge Fortitude. The Earl of Mount Edgcumbe and Sir Charles Graves-Sawle having to Bro. A NDERTON reported that the grants received from the Grand Lodge leave by the mail train, the remainder of the proceedings took place under of Benevolence amounted to £185, which had been given to widows of bre- the presidency of Bro. E. D. Anderton. -rC?1 W& \> POETS 19s., 24s., 28s., 34s., 42s. „ Recent Changes and Alterations. By M. C. Peek, ^ * y CLARETS 12s., 16s., 20s., 24s., 30s., 36s. „ «t\tV\¦ _$^" ' HONEY LANE MABKET, CHEAPSIDE. V ^\> yV) HOLBORN W.C. r VV CHAMPAGNES of all Brands at the Provincial Grand Sec. for N. and E. Yorkshire. " 93, THEOBALD'S ED., , O [>A> > at JOHN always sale f* cv'^* Epernay, introduced by them in 1833, P &_^0^' on the -. 36s. per dozen, is specially recommended. A LEXICON OF FREEMASONRY. VJCi*-x Largest Stock in London of the Very Best ^NS i.' Price List of all other Wines and By Albert G-. Mackey, M.D., Secretary- - Quality at Lowest Prices. Barrelled -rt^^m' Spir.ts will he sent on application to \0 V" 203, EEGENT ST., corner of Conduit-st, W. General of the Supreme Council of the U.S., &c. Ol$^ PERFECTLY-FITTED OYSTER SALOON " handsomel Now Open at New Broad Street. CHARLES E. ALLEN , Large post Svo., y bound in cloth. Price 6s. SPANISH FLY is the acting ingre- " Of M ACKEY 'S LEXICON it wonld be impossible to speak in too dientin ALEX. ROSS'S CANTHARIDES. It acts quickly hi gh terms ; suffice it to say, that it ought to be in the hands of every in producing Hair ' on the Face or Head .3s.6d., <;s. 6d ., and ios. bi. ; Ladies ' and Gentlem en s Boot Ma ker, Mason who would thoroughly understand and master our noble sent post f. rj4, 84, or 144 stamps.—ROSS, 21, Lamb's Conduit-st., London (near the Foundling). Had ot all Chemists. 69, JERMYN STREET, Science. ...No Masonic Lod ge or Library should be without Established 1S50. 4 Doors from St. James's Street, London , S.W. a copy of this most useful work."— Masonic News. " The Editor has had access to sources of information open to ARTIFICIAL TEETH Exhibitions of ISJI , 1861 and i8dj. C 0 Such ns have l»een fonml to lie the most useful Prize Medals at the Great < The Gold Medal few. ... A THOROUGHLY RELIABLE WORK ."—Yorkshire Gazelle ' s\ :md durable, SUITLIED hy the nctual makers , 1870. . vt. \> J, from 2s. Oil. each ; au upper or lower set from * 2r,s «I,w nril!«. Teeth extracted hy gas. War- ^>7^ +*t d VV - *•¥ -OW /C ** rented to pive perfect f.itisf action. No pain *P A1 >t > given. Advice free. Mr. STENT, Dcutnl J. C. CORDING AND CO, LONDON : CHARLES GR IFFI N & Co., Exeter-st., Strand. r s-yr Surpeon ,.1.Coventry.Street, \V.t and.W. Kulham co /W Hoad , S.W . Kslamished :>0 years. Numerous £?9 FOR THE BEST f\. testimonials may he seen from ladies and jjen- THE , tlewctt. COSMOPOLITAN MASONIC CALENDAR GREAT CLEARANCE SALE WATERPROOFS AND POCKET BOOK FOR l8Sf. OF /§3^ £-,^ F0R A form has been forwarded recently to every lodge CHINA , GLASS & EARTHENWARE § <^> SHOOTING, and chapter on the roll of the United Grand Lodge of WOW ON. ft? - FISHING, land and other grand bodies respectfull 7 Eng , , y request- Great Bargains to be had in Dinner , Dessert Sets, Gun and Rifle ist. Should the form not have come to hand through Manufacturer s, any change in the place of meeting, or through the ^ PIONEER W0EKS, BIRMINGHAM - \V^ <,V ; CM MPAGNE o. " COVENTRY ST., LONDON , W. to storage purposes only, so avoiding many ft _P* LANDAUS AND VICTORIAS, &c, risks. Ollice—Einvn. TILBURY & Co., 35. Estab.l THE r lSoh Hi gh-street, St. Marylebone, W. Suspended on Patent Silent or Ccc-springs. The li ghtest, easiest, o " DUIWEWLY IGARETTES and most elegant of summer carriages for SALE or HIRE , with BRITISH DINNER <(&> s " C . option of Purchase. On view, 67, George-street, Baker-street, and THE COM- ** <<«<> P° -~essmg an aroma of passing excellence, 93-94, Gloucester-road. South Kensington , S.W. >0& V anJ unequalled in the world . Manufac. PANY (LIMITED). . tured ^tPCV^ b >" A - c - PARASCHO & CO., of Dumenly.Ycnijth , Turkey. Each Cigarette <\NS>V ^ UND CAPITAL 000, IN SHARES. . •CVSi <>s , L S. B LOCKLEY , V .xft V . None others are gen. 1 ^' "Watch 6 Clock Manufacturers to the Queen Payable 2S. on Application, 8s. on Allotment, and the VVV nine. One sample box (sent post free vC^^ _rtC_ ^ V for 2s. 6d.) is sulficient to *v x\ >* *"* Boyal Family. balance by Calls as required. .O Y^ convince am > 4&J KeylcssIIalf-Chronometer WatcliCH . Turret nnd . Ky connoiseur of their superiority. ' j. _. CliurcJt Clocks, I'titen t Chlmint; Machines, CiV Cliimlnit Clocks, House Clocks. This Company has been formed for the purpose of estab- f\\v$> So,e ad'lr<;ss in ,1,e United Kingdom— ' 4$v- fp _ v •O^ C\r^ Watch nnd Clock Manufacturers to the Ad- lishing Depots in London and elsewhere to supply good, V) 57, Pall Mall, London, .^Sr^ *- ryJ miralty, lloyal GcoKraplilcal Society, Wo- W * ^ Ollice, India Uovernmcnt. wholesome, nutritious, well cooked foad to mechanics, ^y* r» V clerks, working people, and others. By Appointment to the RoyalFamily O^ ° 42, PALI MALL, LONDON, S.W. j and Rampart Bow The speciality is a dinner consisting of a basin of good SPECIALITY— , Bombay. ^ soup, or fish, a plate of meat, two portions of vegetables THY and bread, for sixpence, which will not cost fourpence. W EDDING _ CAKES. The Directors have secured the services of a first-class \ practical General Manager at a nominal salary and com- HERBERT and JONES £* W. BEASLEY 'S BOOTS , BOOTS ! mission after the Shareholders receive substantial dividends. ^romOunter 's) (From H.M. Kitchen) V^j ^y^\ And ensure The dividends anticipated will be at least 20 per cent. Cooks and Confectioners. Ease and Elegance, No promotion money will be paid, nor will there be any ______. _ founders Dinners, Wedding Breakfasts, and Ball ^V/J. ^** combined with _^ ' Shares, and the only contract is one estimated at S 'ppers supplied. • TBUE PIT , BOOTS ! the lowest cost of floating the Company. 48, KENSINGTON HIGH STREET, W. The first issue of 5,000 Shares are offered at par, and Ettatilithed SOU yettra.' 28, QUEEN VICTORIA ST. will be allotted in the order they may be applied for; but Xear the Mansion Haute). 300 Shares will be the limit allotted to any one person. By Appointment to H.R.H, the Princess of Wales. Prospectuses Specialities-Hand-Sewn. Special Orders in ! , containing full particulars, may be had on a few days. Large Stock to select from. BOOTS application to the London and County Bank, 325, High Gold Medal Awarded at the London International Holborn, or from the Secretary, g MA ISDN ISIDORE, g Exhibition , Crystal l'alacc, 1SS1. yj (ESTABLISHED 1837). f"S EUSTACE A. S. HOUNSELL. mm• Ladies' and Children 's Haircuttlng on Scientific ZZ 15, 16, and 17, The Outer Temple, Strand, VV.C. Princi ples. Latest improvements in Coverings _tf for UJ METROPOLITAN FREE ^J Baldness. Baumela 's Aledical Extrait Vcgetai — HOSPITAL, KINGSLAND ROAD. ^> Pommadc a Kcine for thc Hair. (f) MASTER MASON desires a City Offices : 163, Bishopsgate Street Without, E.C. A SITUATION as Assistant Superintending Engi- 14, B ENTINCK STREET , M ANCHESTER SQUARE , W " neer, or Chief Engineer in a Steamer. Been Th ree Years Guarantee Chief , and Six Years in Mail Service. Age 32. GOUT. DIABETES. EPILEPSY. The Committee earnestly APPEAL for FUNDS in AID Strict Teetotaler. Good References.—Address, DEPRES- of the NEW BUILDING which is intended to supp ly the SION , 129, Ravensbourne-road , St. John's, Deptford, S.E. PATIENTS suffering from the above com- sorely needed want of Hospital accommodation in the plaints should wimer in NICE, where ihey North of London and for current expenses. CAMBRIDGE GRADUATE can be successfully treated by a new cure at Contributions will be most thankfully received by the (P.M. and P.Z.).-PRIVATE TUITION in the Bankers, Messrs. Glyn, Mills, and Co., 67, Lombard- CLASSICS, MATHEMATICS, ENGLISH, &c. Lectures Dr. SCHNEE'S (of Carlsbad) WINTER street, li.C; by the Chairman, Joseph Fry, Esq., 21, on various subjects. Schools visited. Foreigners taught SANATORIUM Gresham House, Old Broad-street, E.C. ; and by English by means of French.—Address, F. D., 62, Lancaster-road, Notting-hill, W. GEORGE CROXTO N, Secretary. The Gold Medal Inventions Exhibition , 188S PARIS EDUCATIONAL ESTAB- A NEW VARNISH *™ {K SPIRIT COPAL), * » A The Gold Medal of the Society of Arts, 1885. L I SHME NT for the Sons of Gentlemen. Principal : <& ^ The llejitirt ujwn the Melnvwy Vtitnos' by lite ¦ / w/j ' ' M. G. Ovtde, Officier d'Acaddmie, late Inspector of the Clear as water or plate-glass ; never before l/\ %£, i\y Mii.iettl Jury 11/the Im-enliim. F.jhiljililin lea. minutes Hard , < U AJ ^ higher than that if/ any ether Maker. Ecole Supdrieure de Commerce de Paris, and Translator of produced ! dries in five . <$» / durable, and brilliant. A bottle , po.'t free, "yC,. <-* STEINWAY Grand Higgenson's United States History. For terms, address ijl stamps.—Mr. STENT , S, Coventry *. 4r &f and G. OvrtSe, 14, Rue David, Passy, Paris. Street, London , W. Established joyenrs. Arc the Uprightthc PIANOS and /?V4^ Cheapest because Iiest Most «N CS/^^ Durable.are the CCIDENT INSURANCE COM- REFORM. STEINWAY SO.NK only FUNERAL C^ & Munufaetu. PANY. LIMITED. Pamphlet Krallh. ^ V rt'rs who make all thc compoacnt iiaru of their SUutilt, Kcvcrcnt , and Inexpensive Funerals Explanatory *>^ , l'i.niofurtM ejtcrlor anil Interior (llleluallil! 10, ST. SWITHIN'S LANE, LONDON, E.C. jNJ^ / the castiiiB of thc full Metal Frames), In their NECROPOLIS CO., _?>/ / own Factories. General Accidents. I Personal Injuries LONDON *ST ' UfKripl ire Catal ogue, .ent free on fljnjthcation. ' Railway Accidents. | Deaths by Accident. 5, LANCASTEE I'LACK , STKAXI), W .C. STEIN WAY HALL, 15 & 17, Lower Seymour Street, Fortman Square, London, W. C. HARDING, Manager. PATENT EARTH TO EARTH PERISHABLE COFFINS. BRO. BINCKES PRESENTATION FUND. CHARLES LANCASTER , |£3" S | (IIIO -FO UU3) (Awarded 15 Prizes and Medals.) HE ARL OF ATHOM OF President—T E L , D.G.M.,& Prov.G.M. \^OV(A_°BI_ »C 'ip^ IKVKSfOR ..S T. r.Vn^TV.R TllK W. Lancashire. f>^^004-BARREL BREECBXOADING HAMMERLESS Treasurer—Bro. G EORGE PLUCKNETT, P.G.D. England, B^pSii and Treasurer of the R.M.I.B. FOE BOOK, GUN, RIFLE, & PISTOL. gMi^ Hon. Secretary—Bro. C. F. H OGARD, P.M., P.Z., &c. KABBIT, (Weight rib. GARRICK STREET, Tytheridge, D.C.; VV. R. Crow and J. VV. VVhite, Stwds. ; To THE PATRONS, PRESIDENTS, LIFE-GOVERNORS, E. VV. Keymer, R. Brown, G. Parkhurst, F. C. Ward, J. AND SUBSCRIBERS OF THE COYEKT Sully, Callcutt, W. Stockvis, H. Greene, R. Hughes, W. ROYAL MASONIC I NSTITUTION FOR BOVS. sTi^ GARDEN , LOE0N. Robinson, B. H. Spence, and A. Beckwith, all of the lodge : Bolton The Friends of ARTHUR HERBERT SMITHERS J. , VV.M. 2S ; G. H. Stephens, P.M. 1623 ; A. To H. Taylor, 1017; entreat the Subscribers of the Royal Masonic Institution to By Royal , --_ .,_ A. Maser, 291; VV. Tucker, 913; J. Appointment (S—J^nSi. H.R.H. Caveily, 1&S5 ; G. Ward, 1861 ; and C. Jolly, W.IW. use their influence to secure his admission to the School ; ... v T> TT 'C?:£>'i)revP __. . to U.M.O. T^fiisSS^Syy *: Princess 1472 , &c. he has Princess of t__ _ ySte . t-<<:s«r^1 "e'*aa__ _ _i Lon.se.T Tl A d "U" lhe lodge having been duly opened, and the minutes of NO FATHER—NO MOTHER—NO MEANS, Wales. fOOI the previous regular lod ge meeting, and also of a recent and is one of SEVEN children left totally unprovided for. . . emergency meeting, having been confirmed , Bro. Beckwith, G. D. TAYINER , F RH S, x/w w qt w xi ¦ who had been initiated at the above-mentioned emergency "P T O "R. TS T B 0UQUET meeting, was, after a most satisfactory examination , passed ARTHUR HERBERT SMITHERS , to the Degree of a BAYSWATER HILL, LONDON , W„ F.C, the whole of the working, both AGE D 7 YEAR S, NfcW STVLE I CI L. Ol-fVaUtNc7ASON .=O of the W.M. and his officers, being •splendidly done. The INVENTOR OF THE lodge was then closed in due form, and the brethren MITHERS BOUQUET-The Season's Success. Third Son of the late Bro. S , who was initiated POSY SUCCESS. adjourned to a superbl y appointed banquet, and on the 187 6, in the Faith Lodge, No. 141, and continued a member BRIDES' & BRIDESMAIDS' BOUQUETS cloth being cleared, the VV.M. gave in choice and appro- till his death, which occurred May, 1883, leaving a Widow on the Shortest Notice. Goods delivered , carefully packed, IMMEMAI KIT priate language the usual loyal and Grand Lodge toasts, with Seven Children ; a posthumous child born August, on rewiptof Order. which vvere received and drank with enthusiasm. 18S3 , since dead; together with illness and unsettled state Bro . Nevins, I.P.M ., then proposed the toast of "The of affairs through the father's sudden death, the Widow E. DENT & Co., VV.M." He said that the long vacation just ended had was left in distressing ci rcumstances, rendering this case Qr\ Inventions Exhibition Gold Medal awarded been si for Improvement ia Turret Clocks. gnalised by the admirable manner in which Bro. most deserving of the sympathy and support of the Craft. ^J, Harris had worked the Second Degree that night; but he The family consisted of Louisa Smithers, the Widow £5? 61 Strand & 4 Eoyal Kxcliange, London to the could ass u re them that there was even something better (since dead) ; Walter, aged years ; Albert, Arthur K C^ CLOCKMJKERSof QUEEN. %\ 5; ftjj„, ,^J Makers Ihe Great Westminster Clack yet in store for them, and if they had heard Bro. Harris Herbert (applicant), 7; Louisa (elected Girls' School), 10 ; at their lodge of instruction the previous week deliver the Edith , it; Ernest (an invalid), 12J; and William, 14. _Qj» Qy Will be happytofurnish ESTIMATES for the three addresses in the installation ceremony, they would Aj, Installation or Repair of CHURCH and The mother has since died of congestion of the lungs, not only have been delighted, but would have had reason and the children are now left entirely on the world for JCIJ' other PUBLIC CLOCKS . £" ¦3 Dent's new Illustrated Catalogue of High- to congratulate themselves and the Iodge on having such support. an excellent Master to preside over them. He trusted For this distressing case kindly send your Proxy to *V Class Watches at Reduced Prices, sent Post Free. that Bro. Harris might be followed by as good a worker E. N. LEVY, 26, Mark-lane. as himself , and then they might have no fear for the success and prestige of the lodge. He asked them there- Your Vote and Interest most earnestly solicited by the un- TO OUR READER S, fore to drink the W.M.'s health with all the honour it dermentioned Brethren :— THE FREEMA SON is published every Friday morning, price 3d., and deserved . information relating to Freemasonry Bro. J. W. Baldwin , P.P.G.D. Middx., P.M. 1326 , 1433, P.Z. 53, contains the fullest and latest Bro. Harris, who was accorded a real hearty reception , &c. Life Governor of all the Charities, J, Boscoinbc- of every degree. Subscriptions, including Postage :— road. Shepherd's Bush, S.W. United States, said he could not but feel that Bro. Nevins had fl attered „ *VV. Carter, P.M., Treas. «4r , P.Z. 74, L.G. of Benevolent , United Kingdom. Canada, the Continent, India , China, Ceylon, him, but he could not be otherwise than pleased if his &c, 131, Disraeli-road , Putney, S.W. the Colonies &c. Arabia, &c. endeavours to do his duty had met with their approbation. „ II. J. Chapman , P.M. 61, L.G., Murchison House, Dulwich, 6d. It was a pleasure for him to work, and if there had been 13s. 6d. 15s. 6d. 17s. double the work it would have given him double pleasure „ *\V. Clark, P.M. 141, 36, Clcrkenwell-road , E.C. Remittances may be made in Stamps, but Post OUice Orders of to do it. He hoped T.G.A.O.T.U. would give him health „ *G. Coop, S.W. 141, Sec. 3021, P.S. Chapter 1604, 44, Great the former payable to G EO RGE K ENNING , Windmill-street Haymarket cheques are preferred, and strength to carry out the duties entrusted to him to , , W. Chief Office , London, the latter crossed London Joint Stock Hank. „ C. Denton , P.M. 169, L.G. of all the Charities, 16, Oakhuret- the end of his year of oflice, and then he had no doubt grove. East Dulwich, S.E. that, with their assistance, and that of the Past Masters „ R. H. Halford, P.P.G.S .D. Herts, P.M. «8, 1580, P.Z. 154, Co UTomgpottUents and officers , he should be enabled to leave the chair with 338, L.G. of all thc Charities, 43, Fenchurch-st., City, E.C. their approbation , and the approbation of a good „ E. Hopwood, P.P.G.S.B. Middx,, P.M. 141, P.Z., &c, L.G. BOOKS. &c RECEIVED. of all the Charities, Church-road, Teddington , S.W. . conscience. Independent Order of Oddfellows " „ W. T. Hunt, W.M. 79, L.G. of all the Charities, 459, New "Monthly Magazine of the , In giving the toast of "The Past Masters," the W.M. Cross-road, S.E. " Proceedings of the District Grand Lodge of Queensland ," said no lodge could succeed unless it had good Past Mas- „ H. Keeble, P.M. 73, 1275, P.Z. 137J, L.G. of all the Charities, " CasseWs National Library,"" El Gran Oriente de Espana," " "Light," " La Espsna Mas6nica ," ters ; nor could a Master without their aid hope to carr y Harrietsham, Maidstone, Kent. "Western Daily Mercury, out his duties as they should be carried out. He was thank- „ E. N. Levy, P.M. 73, 507, P.Z. 73, L.G. of all tlie Charities, " Court Circular," " Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Massa- 36, Mark-lane, City, E.C. chusetts," " Proceedings of the Grand Commandery Knights Tem- ful to say that he had been supported that night by a „ C. Millbourn , 511, Vice-Patron , Boys and Benevolent, L.G. plar of Nebraska, 1886," "Masonic News." " Jewish Chronicle," circle of good and worthy M asons; Past Masters of the Girls, The Laurels, Edmonton. " Morning Post," " New York Dispatch ," " Sunday Times " lodge, and he asked the brethren to give them a good T. Moss P.P.G.R. Middx., P.P.G.D. Middx., P (New York) " Sunday Times " (London) , " Masonic Advocate," „ J. , .M. 169, York, fire. 1336, J433, P.P.G.S. Middx., P.Z. 73, 1336, 1433, &c, " Lancaster Daily Examiner," " Citizen ," " Hull and East Bro. Nevins said he felt very proud of being a Past L.G. of all thc Charities, 38, Gracechurch-st., City, E.C. shire Times," " Isle of White Guardian ," and "Allen's Indian p Master of the Capper Lodge. At the next meeting the „ J. J- °Pe > P-M- 'J9i *3°S, Sec, L.G. of all the Charities, Mail." election of a VV.M., White Hart, King's-road , Chelsea, S.W. 1 to succeed Bro. Harris, would take „ W. Pope, P.M. 141, L.G. Boys and Benevolent, Brighton, giMMk^^^^.V^^^^^^A^^AAA&^^g place, and after that, he (Bro. Nevins) would have to take Sussex a seat lower down, but wherever he sat, he should always „ W. Predam , P.M. 169, L.G. of all the Charities, 26, Lower- remember his year of office as I.P.M. with feelings of un- road , Rotherhithe, S.E, mixed pleasure, lt had been a very happy time for him , „ *W. Stuart, P.M., Sec. 141, 179, P.Z. J07, 743, &c, L.G. of all the Charities, 4, Valentla-road , Brixton , S.VV. and, so far as the W.M. was concerned, a perfect sinecure. „ T. C. Walls, P.P.G.S.B. Middx., P.M. 141, 1381, Iji3, i?_|S, He thanked them heartil y for the toast, and hoped to be P.Z., ice, lee. L.G. of all the Charities, East Temple g g with them and assist in, and rejoice at, the prosperity of the Chambers, Fleet-street, E.C. lodge for many years to come. „ »F. Walters, P.P.G. D. Middx., P.M. 73, 8jt , 1309, P.P.G. ist SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 1886. Bro. Bolton responded foe a very cordial reception of the A.S. Middx., P.Z. 73, 1433, Sec, &c, Vice-President visitors. He said he thanked them for their hearty recep- Boys, L.G. of all the Charities, 5, Summerley.street, Lower Tooting, S.W. tion that night, especiall y for the pleasure it afforded him „ J. A. Wilson , D.C. 1336 , Sec., lcc., L.G. of all the Charities, (©rfginal Correspondence. to see such excellent working in the lodge, and such gener- The Briars, St. Albans-road , Watford , Herts. ous hospitality at the social ooard. He felt great pleasure iWe do not hold ourselves responsible for, or even approving of also to see their esteemed Treasurer, Bro. Dorton , present , the opinionsexpressed by ourcorrespondents , but we wish in aspirit one who, by his indefatigable perseverance, had made the Estab.l D U E R, ['J49. of fair lay to all to permit—within certain necessary limits—free ^^^^p ^¦ lodge what it was at that moment—second to none for its discussion.J ^ / ' 146 , NEW BOND ST., W., great and grand system of Charity, geniality, and brotherl y +. ^X ALSO LODGE QUATUOR CORONATI, No. 2076. love. When he looked back and thought of what the lodge <$> CALLORD & CALLOBD , To the Editor of the "Freemason." had done for the Chanties—and if they cut Charity out ol Queen' s Terrace St. John' s Wood. Dear Sir and Brother, Masonry there was very little left to be proud of—he felt 4^V , Your report of our meeting of the 2nd, in your K* Vanstoall parts Daily. Hampers & Tins proud of knowing and of being with such excellent Masons. ¦Vl/^ // packed for the country with Biscuits, &c. issue of the nth inst., contains a sli ght error, which your He was delighted with the work, and trusted their W.M. Tr / French & Vienna Fancy Rolls Se Bread. kind insertion of this letter will correct. Bro. and Professor would install his successor, and that he (Bro. Bolton) mig ht T. Hayter-Leivis is there described as a visitor; he is WEDDINO BREAKFASTS SUPPLIED. , be present to see Bro. Watkins placed in the chair as J however, a member of our lodge since last June. The Master of the lodge, and that he might prove as good a fact that he spoke of his attendance on the 2nd inst. as Master as his predecessor. his first visit probably misled your reporter. Bro. Tay lor also returned thanks, and assured the bre- BREECH- LOADERS. That the names of some or our German brethren who LARGEST IN" thren that if he had not been a member of the Montifiorc , STOCK LONDON. honoured us with their presence should suffer from slight he should have been proud of being a " Capper. " All the Latest Improvements, inaccuracies of spelling is, perhaps, only natural , and will Bros. Jolly and Stephens also returned thanks. doubtl ess be pardoned by them without troubling you to "The Initiate " was the next toast, and Bro. Beckwith , HAM MERLESS GUNS. make special corrections.—Fraternally and faithfully who, for all practical purposes, was the initiate, modestl y The Anson and Deely patents, and other well-made top. yours, G. W. SPETH, responded. levers at reduced prices. 15 guineas and upwards. Secretary. Bro. Watkins responded for " The Officers," and Bro. THE NEWLY-IMPROVED AND PERFECTED Jolly for "The Masonic Press." IRISH MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR BOYS. lhe Tyler 's toast concluded the proceedings, which were EJE CTOR HAMME RLESS , To the Editor of the "Freemason. " most enjoyable. Bro. Shirwin presided at the piano, and So highly approved of late. Dear Sir and Brother, the singing of Bros. Shirwin , Callcutt, and Brown, and the I shall feel obliged if you would allow me to ask, recitations of Bros. Taylor and jolly, added materially to (he PIGEON GUNS of wonderful shooting power. through your columns, if any brother has any votes for the pleasures of the evening. EXESS 0UB RIFLES Pu y? , the light, handy 400, and Irish M asonic Institution for Boys, as 1 should be glad lo all other calibres. The best ROOK and RABBIT Rilles. exchange vote for vote with others for either of the Eng lish Institutions.—Yours faithfully and fraternal l y, DUKE OF CORNWALL LODGE (No. 1839). E. M. REILLY and CHARLES J. PERCEVA L, —On Saturday last the installation meeting of this lodge 16 & Co, V.P. B.I., LB. and I.G. was held at Freemasons' Hall, Bro. J. W. Dewsnap, P.M., 277, Oxford St., London ; and Paris . 8, Thurloe-place, September 15. presiding for the W.M., Bro. G. F. Smith. The lodge was very well attended. The Past Masters present were Bros. dens, and brethren ought to visit other lodges. Speaking Bro. James Taylor, P.M., then proposed the toast of Thos. C. Corfe, J. VV. Brooke, and G. F. Smith, jun.; and of the W.M.'s, he said he had never seen a W.M. invest "The W.M.," which was most heartily received by the the visitors—Bros. David H. Miller, Sec. 39; loseph his officers with more ability than Bro. Williams. Although brethren. He said how delighted he had always been with Tiliey, 3-><5 ; H. Massey, P.M. 619 and 192S ; VV. H. Brand , he had not visited other lodges, he had set a very good Bro. Home, and he hoped that during his year he would P.M. 1524 ; Charles F. Howard , P.M. 205, P.P.G.S. of W. example by the words he gave to each officer. That was have the hearty support of the Past Masters, officers, and Essex ; A. G. Dodson , P.M. 18S ; W. E. Morley, mG ; very good for an incoming Master, because as a rule when brethren, as it was always a treat to listen to his admirable S. Bache Haines, 53S; Max Mendelssohn , 212 ; E. a brother got in the chair he became nervous. It was a rendering of the ceremonies. Peach : Joseph Da Silva , P.M. 205 ; Geome Milton , 19S7; great credit to the Duke of Cornwal l Lodge to have a The Worship ful Master said he must thank all for the A. Lawrence Fryer, 1624 ; J- H. Williams , 569; W. W. Master who on the night of his installation had something hearty reception th ey had given to the toast. His greatest Morgan , jun. ; VV. Waring-, 192 ; Joh n Hodges, P.M. to say, as it showed he had Masonry at heart, and was difficulty was to find words with which to express his grati- 1706 ; and Robert Grice, 1399. earnest in his desire to maintain the high repute of the tude, especially as he always did have the fullest support Bro. Dewsnap first raised Bro. A. J. G. Maskens to the lodge during his year of office. From what he had seen, and assistance from the Past Masters and his officers. For Third Degree, and then installed Bro. Alexander Williams, the Duke of Cornwall Lodge had a very good future himself , he had always studied to do all he could for the S.W., and W.M. elect, as VV.M. of the Iod ge for the en- before it. lodge he so loved. He was certain there were no signs of suing year. The following brethren were invested as Bro. G. F. Smith, I.P.M., replying to the toast of " The its decreasing in prosperity ; but, on the contrary, was officers of the lodge for 1886-7: Bros. G. F. Smith, sen., P.M.'s," said there were very few brethren who had any holding its own, and he believed no harm could come to it. I.P.M. ; H. Cattermole, S.W.; S.J. Rossiter, J.VV. ; idea of the cloud he had passed through between his election The Worshi pful Mastergave " The Visitors," remarking T. C. Come, P.M., Treasurer; J. VV. Dewsnap, P.M., as VV.M. and his installation ; in fact, he spoke to several they were favoured with the presence of two brethren from Secretary ; " A. H. Jakins, S.D.; J. Da Silva, J.D.; C. brethren of that lodge and of other lodges about giving up London lodges, one from Loughboroug h, and one from H. Cox , l.G.; A. T. Bascbinski , D.C ; H. S. Trego, the idea of being installed ; but the kindness he had re- Ashley, and he assured them of a very hearty welcome, Organist ; A. Phil ps and J. T. Williams, Stewards; and ceived from them induced him to go on. He should never hoping what they had seen and heard would induce them Bowler, Tyler. A handsome t( n guinea Past Master 's forget that kindness. By it he had experienced the true to come again. jewel was presented to the I.P.M.,. Bro. G. F. Smith. sense of Masonry from all the brethren in the lodge, and Bro. J. Philli ps, in response, heartil y thanked the bre- Notice was given of a motion , for the next meeting, to especially from Bros. Dewsnap, Rossiter, and Waring. thren for the reception, hoping it might not be the last time establish a lodge of instruction in connection with thelod ge, Bro. Dewsnap had carried out Masonry to the letter. he would be present, being much pleased with the working to be held at the Skinners' Arms, Cannon-street. The Bro. Brooke said it was very gratify ing to him , dwelling up stairs as well as the attention at the supper table. lodge was then closed, and thebrethren partook of a choice as he did more than 1000 miles away to meet his brethren Bro. G. Draper was also very pleased with his visit, banquet at Freemasons' Tavern. in the streets of London , all of whom said they were glad being a native of the town it had greatly pleased him to be The customary toasts followed. to see him. It was the same all over the world. In the present. In proposing the toast of " The Queen and the Craft," streets of other cities in foreign countries he met with the Bro. Hallett, 779, was highly delighted with the working- the W.M. said that the interest the Queen took in the same greeting—" Bro. Brooke, how are you ? I am glad of the ceremony. He had been called upon to respond Craft, was evinced by the support she gave to the Masonic to see you." He was glad to come again to the lodge and amongst the brethren from a distance, but he really Charitable Institutions. meet the old faces. It was seven years since the lodge was now belonged to the town and was pleased his Ashley bre- In giving the toast of "The M.W.G.M.," the W.M. consecrated, and he was installed W.M. by the Grand thren had recommended his paying the visit he had done, said the brethren were aware that the Prince of VVales was Secretary. It was in August, 1S79. In September, 1S79, and although the firs t it would not be the last. a very active member of the Craft. Wherever and when- the first regular meeting was held , and the present W.M. Bro. J. H. Marshall, W.M. 1007, in responding, could ever his help was required he was always found read y to was initiated. Therefore they could understand hisfeelings say it was not his first visit, as that took place seven years give it. The Duke of Cornwall Lodge was very proud of in being present that evening. ago. He had always been struck with the good working him for having allowed one of his titles to be used as the Bro. Corpe, P.M., congratulated the VV.M. on his suc- of the lodge, good officers were as a rule sure to make good name of the lodge. cession to the chair and on the admirable way in which he Masters, and the Arboretum brethren were noted for their Bro. the Rev. J. S. Brownrigg, P.G.C, in reply to the had invested his officers. The lodge was to be congrau- good working in every particular. He highly compli- toast which embraced the Grand Officers, said that seven lated on having such a VV.M. and such officers. The lodge mented the VV.M., who was such an old friend, and assured years ago he was the humble and uneloquent exponent of might also congratulate itself on its visitors. him how highly he was appreciated in this and other pro- Masonic princip les in that lodge, when Bro. Col. Shadwell Bro . Dewsnap apologised for the unavoidable absence of vinces. H. Clerke consecrated it, and it was a great pleasure to two of the P.M.'s, Bros. Bott and Stokes. The former The toast of " The Past Masters " followed , the W.M. him to come year after year to see the increasing prosperity was away in Yorkshire and the latter had lost his wife. stating he was pleased to hear them alluded to in so marked ot the lodge. This was overlooked in lodge although he had intended to a manner, as one visitor had particularly alluded to their Bro. Col. Shadwell H. Gierke said that seven being a ask the brethren for a vote of condolence. He would, good attendance, and he was quite sure that were the Past mystic number in Masonry, signifying perfection , the Duke however, now take it that the brethren authorised him to Masters did not attend well the lodge would suffer from of Cornwall Lodge had that night arrived at the perfection write a letter to Bro. Stokes condoling with him in his their absence. of its existence. It was a great pleasure to him to look misfoitune. Bros. Cawthorne Webster and J. Bland, P.M.'s, briefl y back upon that time, as it was then seven months before The VVo rship ful Master, in proposing " The Treasurer acknowled ged the hearty manner in which the toast had he had been appointed Grand Secretary . When he was a and Secretary," said the lodge was in a sound financial been received. Grand junior Deacon Vie consecrated the lodge, and since position. It was a great thing to be able to say they had The toast of " The Sister Lodges " followed , to which then he had watched the proceedings of the lodge very £100 in the funds and that the Treasurer had still a balance the following suitably responded , Bros. R. Slater, J.W. closely, the good regime begun by Bro. Brooke had led to in hand. It showed how carefully and cautiously the 802, and G. Johnson, J.W. 1085 . the grand position which the lod ge now occupied amongst Treasurer had acted. With respect to the Secretary they Bro. A. Frazer, P.M., was entrusted with the toast of the lodges of London. would find that the extra duties Bro. Dewsnap had taken " 'lhe Officers ," paying them a high compliment for their Bro. J. VV. Brooke, P.M., proposed "The VV.M.," and to himself would be fulfilled to the satisfaction of every efficient working, to which the Deacons, Bros. Severn explained that the I.P.M., Bro. Smith , had delegated to brother of the lodge. Taylor and John Walker responded, agreeing with the old him that privilege because he (Bro. Brooke) as first Master Bros. Corpe and Dewsnap replied, and the remaining adage that an ounce of practice was worth a ton of precept. of the lodge initiated Bro. Williams, who was the lodge's toasts were disposed of , and a most pleasant evening was The proceedings were greatly enlivened by the excellent first initiate. The seven years that had passed since closed brought to a termination. singing of the W.M., Bro. J. H. Marshall , F. G. Sander- the first chapter, or the first volume in the history of the A choice musical performance was given during the son, and Geo. Sutherland, whilst Bro. Frazer, P.M., Duke of Cornwall Lodge. Hitherto the reins ot govern- evening, under the direction of Bro. H. G. Trego, Mus. delighted the brethren with one of his numerous recitations. ment had been held by those who were the original Bac, Oxon., by Bros. A. Lawrence Freyer, Robert Grice, The Tyler's toast ended a very pleasant gathering at an founders of the lodge. The reins now passed out of their John Hodge, and J. Gilbye. early hour. hands into the hands of the lodge itself. It was a matter of great consolation and satisfaction to the Past Masters UNITED NORTHERN COUNTIES LODGE RIVERHEAD. —Amherst Lodge (No. 1223).— and founders to know that the reins of government were (No. 212S).—A regular meeting of this lodge was held at A meeting was held on Saturday, 4th inst., at the Amherst transmitted to so worthy and able a biother as Bro. 8A, Red Lion-square, Holborn , on Thursday, the 2nd inst. Arms, when there were present Bros. Edwin S. Strange, Williams had proved himself to be. From the position of The lodge was opened by the W.M., Bro. S. Cumber- W.M.; Joseph Ithell Birch , S.W. ; Wm. Sparrowhawk, from Secretary J. initiate he had passed to that of Secretary, land, who was supported by Bros. W. Masters, J. W. J.W. ; K. Dartnell, P.M., P.P.G.S. of VV., Treas.; J. to I.G., and thence through all the offices up to that of Wood, P.M., as S.W. ; Cooke, Sec ; Bullock , S.D. ; H. Jewell, P.M., P.P.G.O., Sec ; Herbert Lee, S.D. ; W.M. His career had been watched and observed, and S. B. Bolas, as J.W.; Potts, l.G.; Clayton, Steward ; Joh n Hamlin, J.D. ; Charles Hooker, D.C. ; W. H. the brethren knew from Bro. Williams' cha racter that in and several other members. Visitors : Btos. W. G. Atkins Pascoe, Org. ; fr". Percy Lee, I.G.; Albert W. Lloyd, Cornwall , him the destinies and welfare of the Duke of P.M. and Sec. S57; Swinbourn e, S57; Copestick, J. Cooke, Stwd.; Wm. South, Tyler; C.J. Craig, P.M.; C. E. Lodge were in very good hands. It was also a great con- Bishop, and Cheeseman. Birch, P.M. ; the Hon. Mr. Justice Smith (from Lagos, solation to the Past Masters to be able to look further and A ballot was taken for Mr. G. B. Davis, which proved West Africa), P.M.; J. Ryder, N. Strange, J. Fyfe, T. see those who would eventually follow Bro. Williams in the successful, and he, being in attendance, was initiated. A Baker, T. F. MacGeagh, H. S. Strange, E. T. Gething, T. chair. The brethren had the lodge now entirel y in their letter of request to the W.M. was read from Bro. C. j. Potter, D. J. Kent, P. G. Towend, H. Staite, Q. G. Smith, own hands. The Wardens, Deacons, and I.G. were all Armstrong, W.M. S57, asking him to confer the Second G. Dixon , W. Burfort , N. Grunwell, and P. Hanmer. The either initiates or joining members of the lod ge, not one Degree upon Bro. Swinbourne , who had been initiated in visitors were Bros. J. Boulter, 874; R. Basham, P.M. 144 ; was a founder , and every one of those brethren from what St. Mark's Lodge, and who will shortly sail for Australia. and T.J. Wood, 1474. had been seen of them had the interest of Freemasonry at The W.M. said he felt it a compliment to be asked to confer The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of heart, and would do their utmost for it and for the Iodge. the Degree, and would gladly do so, as the St. Mark's the previous meeting were read and conlirmed. Mr. Josi ah The W.M., in reply, said he was very proud of the posi- Lodge was not meeting. Bro. Swinbourne , being present, Willmot was regularly initiated into the mysteries of the tion in which the brethren had been pleased to place him, was duly passed to the Degree of F.C. by the W.M., who First Degree, Bro . Thomas Potter was passed to the De- and he promised them to endeavour to the best of his also explained the tracing board of that Degree. " Hearty gree of a F.C., and Bros. T. F. MacGeagh and L. George ability to perform the important duties which they had good wishes " having been given , the lodge was closed in Smith were raised to the Sublime Degree of M.M. Ten entrusted to him with the greatest care and attention he due form. guineas were voted to the Benevolent Fund, 2 guineas to could bestow upon them. He claimed their indulgence if The brethren afterwards sat down to supper at Free- the local Charities, and 10 guineas to the widow of a bro- he failed to reach the very hi gh standard which they had masons' Tavern , and a most enjoyable and instructive ther recently deceased. been accustomed to in the brethren who had filled that evening was spent. After the lodge was closed a banquet took place, and thc exalted position. evening was spent most pleasantly, enlivened by some ex- The Worshipful Master, in giving the toast of " The In- cellent singing by Bros. Craig, Lloyd, Pascoe, N. Strange, stalling Officer ," said there was a peculiar fitness in having DERBY.—Arboretum Lodge (No. 73i)._A Smetman, Smith, and others. Bro. Dewsnap to install him as W.M., because it was on meeting was held on Wednesday , the Sth inst., at the Bro. Dewsnap's introduction he became a member of , and Masonic Hall, Gower-street, when there were present Bros. was initiated in , that lodge. They had been close and in- E. Home, W.M.; A. Woodiwiss, S.VV.; C. Webster, TORQUAY. —Jordan Lodge (No. 1402) .—The timate friends many years, and hc felt persuaded they P.M., as J.VV. ; Rev. J. Owell, Chap. ; Jesse Chadwick, celebration of the annual festival of the above lodge took would continue as such . The breth ren had seen that even- Sec; S. Taylor, S.D. ; J. Walker, J.D. ; G. Sutherland , place on Tuesday, the 14th inst., at the Masonic Hall, ing once more the great ability, pains, energy, and indomit- D.C.; J. Jones, l.G. ; W. Todd and G. Ward, Stwds. ; Park-street, when the W.M. elect, Bro. F. S. Hex, was able perseverance of Bro. Dewsnap, and he asked them to T. Day, Tyler; J. C. Merry, P.M. ; J. Brown, P.M. ; duly installed for the ensuing year, the ceremony of instal- dtink his health with all heartiness. A. Frazer, P.M. ; J. Bland, P.M. ; J. Worsnop, P.M. ; lation being very ably performed by Bro. John Lane, P.M. Bro. Dewsnap, P.M., in replying, said he was not in I. Taylor, P.M.; F. G. Sanderson , P.M. ; Hayes, A. lhe newly-elected W.M. appointed his oliicers as lollows i himself satisfied with the way in which he had acquitted Tyler, Hod gson, VV. VV. Heywood, S. H. Farnell, J. A. Bros. S. Garcia, I.P.M. ; 1. Prust, S.W. ; R. Letheren, himself as Installing Ollicer ; still he did his level best. Linacre, D. Woollath, S. Tinkler, and E. Jephoon. The J.W. ; J. Dodge, P.P.G. Treas., Treasurer ; A. T. He had been connected with that lodge since its foundation , visitors were Bros. C. D. Hart, P.M. 10S5 ; J. H. Mar- Blarney, Chaplain ; T. H. Wills, Sec. ; T. Brooks, Org. ; he had been its Treasurer, and worked right through , and shall , VV.M. 1007 ; G. Johnson , J.VV. 1085 ; R. Slater, G. Rowland , S.D. ; J. McKellar, J.D. ; T. Grossman, in whatever he had done he had tried to do his best for the J.W.802 ; R. Hunt, 802 ; L. Oldham , 802 ; J.Philli ps, I.G. ; R. Perry and W. Hill, Stewards ; G. J. Pepprell, lodge. That night he had done the same. He was ahvays 158 ; G. Draper , 1743 5 and N. J. Hallett , 779. Dir. of Cers. : J. E. Newton, Tyler. deli ghted to do the best he could for the brethren , and if The lodge having been opened, the circular convening The other members of the lodge in attendance included he had not succeeded he was sorry for it. the meeting was read, and the minutes of the last meeting Bro. W. Bradnee, P.M., P.P.G.D., and amongst the In giving " The Health of lhe Visitors ,'" the VVorshipful were read and confirmed. Bro. E. Jephoon was then ably visiting brethien present were Bros, the Kev. K. F. B. Master said he had never held the position of a visitor in passed to the Second Degree by the W.M., who presented Elrington , W.M. 248, P.G. Chap. ; W. McLean, P.M. the Craft, thoug h he had frequently met visitors in that the working tools, the charge being most excellentl y given 248 ; C. Atkins, P.M. and Sec. 248; W. Marley, W.M. lodge, and had found it the means of obtaining much by the S.W. Apolog ies for non-attendance were read from 1358 ; A. T. Hayes, 1425 ; C. S. Lane, P.M. 764, P.P. useful information as to what went on in other lodges. Btos. H. A. Bemrcse, W.M. 253 ; ]. W. Brigg, I.W. ; and G.D. Durham ; B. M. Bradbeer , P.P.G.J.W. Suffolk ; Meeting brethre n of other lodges enlarged the scope and W. Forman , Org. 1 he lod ge was afterwards closed and and J. Salter, W.M. 328. A telegram was read from the breadth of brotherly feeling, which was very effective. adjourned. I.P.M., Bro. Garcia, from Dundee, expressing reg ret at Bros. Brand , Miller , Dodson , and Harris responded to the Supper was then served in the Lower Hall, after which his inability to be present, convey ing his congratulations toast. the W.M. gave the usual loyal and Masonic toasts. to the newly-elected W.M., and wishing the Joidan Lodge Bro. C. F. Hogard , as one of the respondents to the To the toast of "The P.G. Officers " Bros. C. D. Hart, every success. A letter was also received from Bro. same toast, and referring to a remark of the W.M.'s, said P.M. 10S5, P.G.J.D., and J. Worsnop, P.M., P.P.G.P., Knig ht, who was unable to attend, and who, since the the Book of Constitutions laid it down that Master, War- ably responded. removal from Torquay of Bro. Garcia, has acted as VV.M , For his services in this capacity Bro. Knight was accorded Bro. Gooding, in response, thanked them for their hearty and was successful in each case. The ballot was taken lor a hearty vote of thanks. reception of the toast, and assured them of his deep regret Mr. John Gladney, and being declared favourable, he was After the lodge meeting the brethren adjourned to Bro. at leaving them . So far as the lodge of instruction was subsequently initiated into Freemasonry by the W.M., H. C. Bolt's Royal Hotel, where the annual banquet was concerned, he must say that it was a pet of his. It was an Bro. Lisenden acting as J.D. The VV.M. afterwards held, the catering being everything that could be desired. " ugly duck " when he found it that no one cared about; initiated Mr. VV. H. Collier, who had been elected at the The W.M., Bro. F. S. Hex, presided, and a very pleasant but now he trusted , under the Preceptorship of their es- last meeting, into Freemasonry, and presented and ex- evening was spent. teemed VV.M., it would keep up its present strength. He plained the working tools to both initiates. The E.A. should endeavour to keep up his connection with the lodge charge was delivered by Bro. VV. O. Pettitt in a very PLUMSTEAD.—United Military Lodge (No. and pass the chair. He again thanked them for the toast, impressive manner. Bro. Thomas Matthews was passed J536)-—The opening of the above lodge after its summer and resumed his seat amid cheers. to the Degree of F.C. by Bro. Jas. Varley, P.M. 350, P.P. vacation took place on Friday, the ioth inst., at the The Tyler's toast concluded the proceedings. G. Org. Bros. Maisey, Mort, and Biacon were raised to Assembly Rooms, Lord Raglan Hotel, Buerage-road , Bto. the sublime Degree of M.M., Bros. Massey and Biacon Vallern's comfortable hostelry, when a goodly muster of by the VV.M., and Bro. Mort by Uro . E. VV. Irving, who the brethren assembled to do honour to the occasion , and WHITSTABLE.—Graystone Lodge (No. 1915). presented and explained the working tools to the newly to welcome the W.M., Bro. Quartermaster-Sergeant W. —The annual installation meeting of this lodge took place raised brethren. The W.M. announced the receipt of six Maule, R.A., on his assuming the chair for business. at the Foresters' Hall, on Thursday, the 9th inst., when handsomely bound volumes containing the principal National Among the brethren present were Bros. Captain W. A. the VV.M. elect, Bro. the Rev. H. M. Maugham, was duly songs of the United Kingdom, which had been presented Weston, P.M., P.P.G.S.B. Kent; G. Kenneday, P.M.; installed , the ceremony being performed by Bro. Ward. jointly by Bros. Mansell , Irving, Pettitt, Goss, and Lean. Captain W. Richey, R.A., P.M.; W. Moulds, I.P.M.; The offi cers appointed included the following : Bros. S. VV. The W.M. also announced the receipt of a rosewood cigar R. Gooding, S.W. ; T. Cooper, J .VV.; A. Ware, Sec. ; Gravstone, S.W. ; S. Saunders, I.W. ; I\ VV. Porte r, box, presented by Bro. S. Thornhill. Votes of thanks to A. Murdock, S.D. ; R. F. Robertson, J.D. ; H. Froud, S.D.; John Wood, J.D. ; E. G. Walthew, Sec ; A. the donors were proposed and carried, lt was announced I.G.; W. Seager, Stwd.; W. Buckingham, Quarter- Anderson, Treas.; and F. A. Johnson, Org. that a Masonic service would take place in St. Step hen's master Wilmott, W. Wilde, J. Hayward, T. Spackman, After the meeting the brethien adjourned to the Bear Church on Sunday afternoon, October 3rd , at 3 o'clock, P. Stanbridge, A. Hill, R . Lord, L. Comerford, G. and Key Hotel, where a banquet was prepared for them the sermon to be preached by Bro. the Rev. John Watson, Evans, T. Rose, K. Hathaway, M. Maughey, G. by Bro. W. Brannan. About 50 sat down, the new W.M. W.M. 152 , Prov. G.A. Chap. A dispensation for wearing Scott , C. Morris, C. Holmes, W. Taylor, T. Couper, presiding. Besides the members of the Graystone Lodge, Craft clothing has been obtained, and the musical portion and C. Jolly, W.M. 1472, 913, 13; all of the lodge. The the party comprised several visiting brethren, including the of the service will be executed by several well known visitors included Bros. A. Cleal, VV.M. 13; E. VV. Carter, W.M.'s of the three Canterbury lodges. The tables were members of the Craft, Bro. James Varley, P.P.G. Org., P.M. 85S ; J. Gould, S.W. 16S6 ; W. Doddrill, S.W. tastefully decorated by Mr. Morgan, a very beautiful col- presiding at the organ. There being no further business, 615 ; W. Arnold, J.D. 1786 ; W. Dingle, 206S ; G. lection of plants and flowers being sent by Bro. Graystone the lodge was closed. Dennison, 13 ; F. G. Marfleet, 700 ; VV. Keeble, 13; for the purpose. The brethren afterwards partook of a substantial tea G. W. Kenneday, S29 ; H. Smith, 700 ; W. Harrison, prepared by Mrs. Gaggs (the wife of our versatile and talented Bro. 730 ; and A. Wood, 153 . SPENNYMOOR.—Whitworth Lodge (No. " Oliver "), which gave general satisfaction, as testified by the frequentl The lodge having been opened, and the minutes of the —On Wednesday, the Sth inst., the brethren of this y heard expressions of approval. 1932). After tea the usual loyal toasts were honoured previous meeting confirmed. Sergeant T. A. Smith, District lodge met at the North-Eastern Hotel for the purpose of , and the healths of the initiated , passed and raised brethren pro- Staff , R.A., and Sergeant W. Brown, O.S.C., were, after installing Bro. T. Farthing, the W.M. elect, in the chair , approval, initiated. Bros. Holmes and Rose were passed, of K.S. for the ensuing year. The ceremony of installation posed and responded to, some capital songs and recitations enlivening the intervals between the toasts. and Bros. Hambridge and Lee, of the lodge, and Bro. was performed by Bro. James Laidler, P.M., P.G.S.W. Marfleet, 700, were raised. To those who know the perfect Bro. T. Farthing was installed W.M., and the following ? and precise manner in which the work is carried out in this officers were invested : Bros. G. Rutherford, I.P.M.; J. it will be sufficient to say that its old tradition for lodge, N. Simpson, S.VV. ; J. Teasdale, J.VV.; the Rev. J. INSTRUCTION. good working was duly and fully sustained, Bro. Maule Gaskell, Chaplain and Treasurer ; W. j. Sanderson , being most impressive, especially in the Third Degree. Secretary ; W. Rutter, S.D.; W. Laidler, J.D.; T. The lodge having been closed, and the neat little supper FIDELITY LODGE (No. 3).—The usual weekly meeting of Morgan, I.G. ; Thomas Harrison and W. Forster, Stwds. ; this lodge was held on Wednesday, the Sth inst., at Iiro. Silvester's, over, the social board was soon crowned with the " rosy, and j. Taylor, Tyler. the Altrcd, Roman-road , Barnsbury. lira. Bleakley occupied thc and the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were honoured. After the ceremony a banquet was held, which was chair, with Bros. Surridge as S.W. ; Wlietlock as J.VV. ; aim Bro. Weston returned thanks for the toast of " Bro. supported b Bros served up in excellent style by the host, Mr. J. Cleghorn. y . Gregory, Glass, I lemming, Silvester, Dimsdale, Eastes and the rest of the P.G. Officers , Present and Past." and others. He said the Provincial Charity Committee meeting would The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last 'd on the 22nd of that month when the selection of meeting were read and confirmed . The W.M. examined and be hel , MALDON.—Blaekwater Lodge (No. 1977).—The entrusted Bro. Glass as a candidate for passing, and after opening ' Gi rls candidates for the Boys , ' and Benevolent Institutions annual installation meeting of this lodge was held on Mon- the lodge to the Second Degree, rehearsed lhat ceremony. IJro . on the provincial list would take place, and he felt sure that day, the 13th inst., at the Blue Boar Hotel. Owing, Hemming then worked the 2nd Section of the Second Lecture, followed whoever was selected by the committee would be elected principally, to a large fair going on in the town, the at- , on resumption of the lodge to the first Degree, by the successfully to those Institutions. In Earl Amherst, their 2nd Section of the First Lecture. Lod ge was then closed , and tiie tendance was not a large one. The lodge lodge was breihren tspent their usual hour's musical entertainment very esteemed Prov. Grand Master, and in Bro. Eastes, their opened by the VV.M., Bro. S. H. Ellis, P.G.S.B. Essex, enjoyably. they had two good and earnest supporters of D.P.G.M., who, with the assistance of Bros. R. Smith, P.M. 697, the Charities, and he felt sure that they both would be S.W., and J. Shawyer, J.W., ably initiated a new mem- leased to hear that the United Military Lodge had, upon HYDE PARK LODGE (No. 1425). —A meeting was held on p ber. The retiring W.M., who had been re-elected, was Monday, the 13th inst., .it the Porchester Ilotel, Leinster-place, its opening night, devoted five guineas to the cause of presented for installation. The ceremony was performed , Cleveland-square , Porchester-teirace, Paddington W. Present : Charity. He congratulated the W.M. upon the admirable and the addresses gi ven by Bro. Gowers in an able Bros. J. Potter, W.M.; Charles Powell, W.M. 1425, S.W.; E. manner in which he had worked the Three Degrees, and manner. The W.M. then invested his officers as follows : F. Ferris, J.W.; H. Dehane, P.M . 1543, P.P.G.S.D. Essex, Sec on behal f of " The P.G. Officers, Present and Past," re- Bros. T. Eustace, P.M., P.P.G.S.B., acting I.P.M.; S. .; H . crooks, S.D. ; P. W. Rogers, J.D. ; O. W. Battley, turned them his sincere thanks for the toast. I .G. ; W. G. Parnell , Stwd.; W. Craig, P.M. 1425 ; j. . Shawyer, S.W.; M. W. Meade, J.W.; Rev. E. H. Stephens The W.M., in response to a hearty reception of the toast , I. P.M. 142c; Capt. A. Nicols, P.M. 1074, P. D.G.S. Crate, P.M. 650, P.P.G.C, Chaplain ; W. Strutt, Treas.; of W. Punjab; E. M. Daniel, VV.M. elect 1694 ; D. Stroud , S. to his health, said it was very gratifying to hear the kind G. A. Eustace, P.M. 697, P.P.G.S.B., Sec ; VV. Rud- Bullen , J. Sinilh, J. Cruttenden , W. II. Wadham, E. C. Mulvey, remarks that had fallen from Bros. Weston and Moulds , rum, S.D.; W. R. Hance, J.D. ; J. Grout, D.C ; J. J. C. Conway, and J. Edmundson. Visitors : Bros. W. G. Parnell , and it would be an incentive for him to go on and still do Jackson, l.G. ; N. Blaxall and C. Potter 704 ; and W. Seamen, 704 . , Stewards ; and The lodge was opened in due form better. As he had promised, when he was installed, that E. Pearmain, Tyler. The W.M. proposed a vote of thanks , and the minutes of the last he would do his duty, so would he to the best of his ability, meeting were read and conlirmed . The ceremony of initiation to Bro. Gowers for his performance of the installation was rehearsed, Bto. Daniel being candidate, 'lhe 1st Section was but he found it a very difficult thing to do work so well ceremony, which was seconded by the I.P.M., and unani- worked by Bro. Mulvey, assisted hy the brethren. The lodge was before such an eminent body of Masons as were present mously carried ; and was suitably acknowledged by Bro. called oil and on . The 4th Section was worked by Bro. Mulvey , that night. It was all very well in a lodge of instruction, Gowers. Bro. T. Eustace was then unanimousl assisted hy Bro. Cruttenden. The questions leading from the First y re-elected to the Second where they were expected to make mistakes, to make them ; Charity Representative. Degree were answered by liros. Bullen , Parnell, and but in a lodge room, where they were expected to be Seamen. The charge was then g iven. Bros. Parnell aud Seamen The lodge being duly closed, the brethren adjourned to a were elected members. Bro. Powell was elected W.M. fur the next perfect, it was a very different thing altogether. He sumptuous banquet, after which, the usual loyal Masonic meeting, and appointed lhe oliicers in rotation to do his best and trusted to be worthy . It was on the promised, however, , toasts were proposed, and enthusiastically honoured, and proposal of the VV.M. ordered that the fact that that evening the of the position and their confidence. a pleasant evening spent. number of members belonging to the Hyde Park Lodge of Instruc- tion reached the grand total of 600 be Bro. Kenneday responded for " The Past Masters " in an I'he visitors present were Bros. F. G. Green, P.M. 1024, entered on the minutes. As the W.M. of the mother lodge will be in the chair at the next eloquent speech; and "The Initiates " also returned thanks P.P.G.S.W. Essex ; J. J. Cavill, W.M. 1312, P.P.G. for tbe toast of their healths. meeting, members are requested to attend and give the worthy J.VV. Essex ; and W. Rooke, 597. brother a hearty reception. After *' Hearty good wishes," the ludge Bro. Cleal, in returning thanks for " The Visitors," spok e was closed. of the approaching centenary meeting of the Union Waterloo Lodge, No. 13, the mother of all the lodges in DOUGLAS.— Elian Vannin Lodge (No. 2049) . METROPOLITAN LODGE and said their application to the Grand (No. 1507). —A meeting took the neighbourhood, —An emergency meeting of the above lodge was held at place on Monday, the 13th inst., at thc Moorgate, Finsbury-pave. Master for leave to wear a centenary jewel had been the Masonic Hall on Tuesday, the 7th inst. The lodge was ment. Present: Bros. G. W. Kni ght, W.M.; Thorn , S.VV. ; acceded to. He likewise gave an interesting account of opened by the genial VV.M., Bro. Smith, assisted by his Sunidge, j.W.; W. M. Stiles, Preceptor; Edwin Storr, Sec ; Saunders, Asst. Sec C. Scales his researches among the minutes of the long ago meetings officers . Arrangements were made for conducting the .; J. , Treas.; Burgess, S.D.; of No. and of having found an application from a Ward , J.D.; Parker, I.(J .; Whiting, Tyler; McKay, Bolton , 13, annual festival ot the lodge and installation of the W.M. Kays Costc portion ot the Royal Artillery in America, before the War , , Hemming, Sharp, Lewis, Gregory, and others. elect in November next. Two of the founders of the lodge The lodge was opened in due form , and lhe minutes of thc last of Independence, for permission to found a Iodge out there were elected honorary members on their leaving the island. meeting were read and conlirmed. Tlie ceremony of initiation as an offshoot from the Union Waterloo. I he lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to was rehearsed, bro. Cosle candidate. Bro. Lewis ollercd himself The Worshi pful Master then gave a special toast to " The refreshment to which the visiting as a candidate for passing, answered the usual questions, and , brethren were cordially retired Health of Bros. Quartermaster Willmott, Comerford, and invited. . The lodge opened in the Second Degree, Iiro. Sharp other Brethren ot the Shropshire Regiment " who were ollercd himself as a candidate for raising, and having answered , In responding to the toast of "The Visitors," Bro. Jas. the usual questions about leaving for Ireland. The regiment has been in Wool- , was entrusted. Lodge opened in the Third Newton, P.P.G.S.D. and Prov. G.A. Sec. East Lancashire, Degree, anu the ceremony of raising was rehearsed, Bro. Sharp wich for some two years, and the brethren of the regiment expressed his pleasure at visiting a lodge in their beautiful candidate. Lodge resumed to the First Degree. The W.M. then have endeared themselves to the brethren of every lodge in island, and thanked the brethren for the heartv hospitalitv invested the oliicers of the lodge. After rising for the second time, Bro . Stiies, Preceptor, proposed Bro. Thorn the district by their amiable and courteous behaviour. displayed towards the visitors, and confidently hoped that , S.W., as W.M. for the next meeting—seconded by the |.VV., and carried unanimousl y. Thei r departure was, therefore, much regretted, not only by the proposed establishment of a Provincial Grand Lodge the brethren but by those of the inhabitants who After rising for the third time, *' Hearty good wishes " were given, generally, in the island would materially tend to the increased pros- the lodge was closed Colonial and Pioiincial had had . brethren visiting the opportunity ar.d pleasure of their company, perity of the Craft by means of the incentive offered to London at the prisent time should give a look in at the above lod ge These sentiments were eloquently expressed by Bro. Maule, their zealous workers in the bestowal of provincial honours of instruction , which is opened at 7.30 on Monday evenings, when who said, in conclusion, that as that was the last time they amongst them. they will receive a hearty welcome. should have those brethren with them, at least, for some A very pleasant evening was spent, and the visitors time, he asked the others present to give them a hearty and thoroughly enjoyed themselves. cordial " on their journey. WANDERERS LODGE (No. 1604).—A meeting was held on God speed " Wednesday , the ijth inst., at the Victoria Mansions Restaurant Bro. Wilmott thanked the VV.M. for his eloquent and Victoria-street , S.W. Present : Bros. Restcll, W.M.; Gibson kind remarks. As a member of the Shropshire Regiment, MANCHESTER.—Arthur Sullivan Lodge (No. P.M., Treas. and S.W.; G. Ii. Saunders, J.W. j Wray, P ' .AL , he felt proud to hear such sentiments expressed, and, as 2156).—The third meeting since the consecration took lace Preceptor ; Musson , Sec; Jackson , S.D. ; Wells, J.D. ; W. p Smith , l brethren of the lodge, he and his colleagues would ever at the Masonic Rooms, King-street, on Wednesday, the 8th .G.; Weeks, Tyler; Brindley, P.M.j Wumbell, and remember inst. Present : Bros. N. Barker. the generous hospitality always extended to them Dumville, VV.M. ; E. Irving, lhe lodge was opened in due form by the brethren of the United Military Lod Treas., acting S.W. ; , and the minutes of the pre- ge. Wherever A. Avison, J.VV.; B. Brierley, Sec. ; vious meeting were read and conlirmed . The lodge was opened they might be they would always remember their brethren F. Gordon, J.D. ; Joseph Gaggs, I.G. ; VV. O. Pettitt, in lhe Second Degree. Iiro. brindley answered the questions of the lodge with kindness, and while he hoped and trusted Org. ; W. Dumville, P.M. ion , U.C. ; N. tones, Tvler : leading to thc Third Degree, and was entrusted. The lodge was to see them agai n some day, yet could then only thank them J. Varley P.f.UU., I.P.M.; Oliver Gaggs, H.Sedgwick, then opened in thc Third Degree, and Bro. Brindicy duly raised to for the Degree of a M.M. The W.M. gave the traditional history. their toast and good wishes, and wish them in return John Hulme, Jas. Simmons, I. Mort, C. Turner, J. C every happiness and prosperity. Massey, Goss 'lhe lodge was resumed to the First Degree, and the ceremony J. , C. Biacon, V. VV. Lean, A. Vates, T, of initiation rehearsed , Bro. Wombcll being the candidate. The Ihe next toast was that of "The Officers ," and here Matthews, and R. R. Lisenden. Visitors : Bros. Wilson W.M. gave the charge. Bro. Allred Wells 202 again J. , 9, was unanimously the inexorable exigencies of the service caused a tone 1993 ; W. H. Vaughan, P.M., Sec. 1030; J. Thompson , elected a joining member. The S.W. was elected W.M , for thc of regret to permeate the meeting, as Bro. Gooding, S.W., 1993 ; A. VVood, 152 ; W. II. Bibbv. 001 : P. I_,n,s,.n ensuing week. All Masonic business being ended, the lodge was is ordered closed. to Aldershot on duty. He has been in Wool wich P.M. 36S; George Hunt, P.M. 1993, and 1009 ; and D. for some years, and has officiated of late as the Preceptor Donbavand, late of 317. of the United Military Lodge of Instruction. He is an The brethren assembled, and the minutes of the previous COVENT GARDEN LODGE (No. iGi4).-The usual weekly excellent meeting of this lodge of instruction was held officer and able Mason, and his loss will be for a meeting were read and confirmed. The ballot was taken at the Criterion time deeply felt. Bro. Maule dwelt eloquently with the for Bros. T. F. Doyle H. P. Hall (Masonic Temple), Piccadilly, W., on the 9th inst., when there , , R. Mansell, A. Smith, were present Bros. Henry Crookes, W.M ,; E, above fact in putting the toast, and and John Garside to become joining l.D. Bromlev.S W • members of the lodge W. P. Rogers, J.W.j F. Kedge, S.D.j VV. Ham, J.D. j li. c', Mulvev , I.G. j \V. C. Smith, Preceptor ; F. ]. Potter , acting Sec; The hall was then cleared , and the tables set for supper, T. E. Weeks, Tyler ; O. W. Battley, H. S. ftunter , W. G. Mulford , Eojial &rcfj. to which about 70 brethren sat down, Bro. John Cunning- R A. Weils Itter A. Clark W. . Warburton , L. Gunzel , , C. A. , , ham, R.W.M., presided , and Senior and Junior Wardens Howard Sammons, J. Mitchell , E. A. Smith, W. Culverhouse, H . BOLTON.—St. John's Chapter (No. 34S).— Luchvi g, Frank Gulliford , G. P. Bertini , G. H. Reynolds, R. J. Bros. Charles and R. Hunter officiated as croup iers. Harnell , G. 1\ Swan, Jas. Rowe, James Woodward , A. GammelJ . The regular meeting of this chapter was held on Tues- The usual loyal and patriotic toasts were duly given and and G. Reynolds. day, the 14th inst., at the Bull's Head Inn, when there responded to. The toast of the evening, " Prosperity," The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last were present Comps. W. Cooper, Z.; J. F. Skelton, H. ; was eloquently proposed by the I.P.M. Lodge Athole, and meeting were read and confirmed . Bro. W. C. Smith worked the R. Harwood, P.P.G.S.N., as J.; T. Nightingale, S.E.; responded to by Bro. John Cunningham R.W.M. The ist Section of the First Lecture. Bro. E. C. Mulvey worked thc , H. Greenwood, S.N.; J. Newton, P.P.G.S.N., as P.S. ; brethren separated at an early hour, after spending a most 2nd Section of the First Lecture. Bro. O. W. Battley offering Kenyon elect himself as a candidate for initiation , thc W.M , was pleased to re- John , J. ; T. Higson, Janitor ; and others. enjoyable evening. hearse the ceremony. Bro. W. C. Smith worked the $th Section of The chapter having been opened, and the minutes read the First Lecture. Lodge opened in the Second Degree. Lodge and confirmed , two candidates for exaltation were balloted opened in the Third Degree. Lodge closed in the Third and then for and elected, one of whom—Bro. C. B. Wingfield—was the Second Degree. On rising for the Iirst time, thc following exalted to the Degree by Comp. R. Harwood, as Z. Comp. 3htt(ta« brethren were unanimously elected joining members or this lodge of John Kenyon, who was unable to be present at the installa- instruction :—Bro. W. G. Mulford , 1331, proposed by Bro. F. J. Potter, and seconded by Bro. G. H. Reynolds; and 13ro. R . W. tion meeting, was installed into the chair of J. by Comp. I. ROYAL ARCH. P Warburton , 443 (S.C), proposed by Bro. \V. C. Smith, and secon- Newton, .P.G.S.N. SINGAPORE.—Dalhousie Chapter (No. 508) . ded by Bro. A. Gammell. On rising for the second time, Bro. VV. All business being concluded, the chapter was closed, and —The annual convocation of this chapter was held on C. Smith proposed that Bro. E, J. D. Bromley, S.W., he W.M. for the companions adjourned to refreshment. the the ensuing week—seconded by the J.W., and carried unanimously. Friday, 30th July. Comp. J. P. Joaquim installed The W.M. elect was pleased to appoint his oliicers in rotation . On Comp. T. Cargill , as Z.; Comp. J. T. Leask, as H.; and rising for the third time, Bro. W. C, Smith proposed that a vote of Comp. A. Knight, as J. The officers invested were Comps. thanks be recorded on thc minutes of this lodge of instruction to INSTRUCTION. W. A. Parker, as Scribe N.; J. Motion (absent), as Scribe Bro. Henry Crookes, W.M ., for the very able and efficient manner E.; and E. A. Thomson, as Prin. Soj. ; and he appointed in which he had carried out the duties of the chair for the first time Comps. G. Thompson and H. G. Diss, as Asst. Sojs. in this lodge of instruction , and also for his careful working— CAMDEN CHAPTER OF IMPROVEMENT (No. 704).—A seconded by the S.W., and carried unanimously. The W.M . was convocation of the above chapter was held at the Moorgate, pleased to make a suitable reply. Nothing further offering for the Finsbury-pavement , on Tuesday, the 14th inst. Present : Comps. good of Freemasonry, the lodge was closed. W. H . Dean , P.Z., P.P.G.R. Dorset, M .E.Z. j G. Gregory, H .; PROVINCIAL PRIORY OF HAMPSHIRE. G. Allen , J.; G. \V. Knight, S.N.; Roach, P.S. ; Ives, janitor; F. W. Levander, P.Z. 142 , ist A.S. 204S; C. P. Mackay, W.S. 2048; and A. W. Wace, 2048. The Provincial Priory assembled at the Phcenix lodge WEST SMITHFIELD LODGE (No. 1623). —A meeting was room held on Monday, thc 12th inst., at the New Market Hotel, E.C. Chapter was cpened in due form, and the minutes o£ the previous , High-street, Portsmouth, on Saturday, the nth Present: Bros. ]. |. Howes, W.M. ; \V„ Jollv, S.W. ; Rest, convocation read and conlirmed . The ceremony of exaltation was inst. The Very Eminent Provincial Prior, Sir Knt. P.M., J.W.; Buckdale, Chap. ; H. ). Lardner, P. M., Preceptor rehearsed , Comp. Mackay candidate. After rising for the first time, W. W. B. Beach, M.P., presided, assisted by the following Comp. Kni ght prouosed Comps and Treas.; J. W. Jolly, Sec.; \. F. Rumball, S.D.j T. . F. W. Levander, Mackay, and officers , namely, Sir Knts. j. N. Palmer, P.P. Prelate, as Hodges, D.j Greenwood, I .G.; Smyth, Tyler ; and Mallett, Wace as joining members—seconded by Comp. Gregory, and carried J. unanimously. The companions returned thanks, and expressed Prelate ; J. E. Le Feuvre, Chancellor; F. Newman, P.P. P.M. Chancellor, as Constable; E. E. Street E.P. No. 2 Mar- The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last their satisfaction at the admirable manner the ceremony had been , , meeting were read and confirmed . Lodge opened up to the Third conducted . After rising for the third time, " Hearty good wishes " shal ; C. W. A. Jellicoe, E.P. No. 32, Treasurer; R. L. Degree, and the ceremony worked , Bro. Rumball candidate. The were given to the M. E.Z., and the chapter was closed . Loveland, Vice-Chancellor; Lancaster, P.P. Constable, as lodge was closed to the Second Degree, and the installation cere- Sub-Marshal ; and C. Carter, Captain of Guards. mony worked throughout , Bro. Howes, W.M. 1623, candidate. The Provincial Priory hiving been opened and the Brethren in the inferior Degrees who had been absent returned in NORTH LONDON CHAPTER OF IMPROVEMENT (No . 1471).—A convocation was held on Thursday, the 9th inst., at the minutes confirmed, the V.E. Prov. Prior alluded in feeling due order and saluted. Bro. R. B, Greenwood, W. M . elect, 1623, terms to the loss the Order in the province had sustained succeeded to the chair, Bro. Howes ably delivering the usual Alwyn Castle Tavern , St. Paul's-road, Canonburv. Present : Comps. F. Brasted , M. E.Z.; W. Radclllle , H .; |. t>. Parkes, ; by the death of the late Prov. Sub-Prior, Sir Knt. T. Best addresses to the delight of all present. Lodge was resumed, and ' J. , and after fully enquiring for the good of the J. E. Sheffield , S.E. ; J. Russell , S.N. ; and W. F. Shaw, P.S. and proposed a vote of sympathy with the family, which the dues collected , The ceremony of exaltation was ably rendered b Craft, the W.M. closed the lodge. y the presiding was seconded by Sir Knt. Le Feuvre, and carried unani- officers , there was likewise a goodly attendance, and an agreeable evening was spent. mously. The Treasurer's accounts having been approved, Sir CREATON LODGE (No. 119^.—A meeting was held on Thursday, the gth inst., at the Wheatsheaf Hotel , Goldhawk- Knt. Le Feuvre was elected Treasurer for the ensuing road, Shepherd's Bush, W. Present; Bros. A. Cavers, W.M. ; year, and the thanks of the Prov. Priory were recorded to Craggs, S.W.; Austin, Treas. and J.W.; W. H. Chaltont, iMarft i&asourg. Sir Knt. Jellicoe for his past services as Treasurer. P.M ., Hon. Sec.j Brietbart, S.D. ; D, Stroud , J.D.j Sims, The oflicers for the ensuing year were then appointed NEWBURY.—Porchester Lodge — P.M., l.G. ; Spiegel, P.M.; Whittle, StonnH, Marsh, and Jno. (No. 27). and invested, namely, Sir Knts. R. Loveland Loveland, Davies, P.M., Preceptor The officers and brethren of this lod . ge resumed their meet- Sub-Prior; E. Y. Nepean, Prelate ; Lancaster, Chan- Thc lodge was opened in due form, and the minutes of the last ing on Friday, the inst., 3rd at the Temperance Hall, under cellor; Street, Constable; Jellicoe, Marshal ; Le Feuvre, meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation the presidency of the Worshi ful Master Bro. Stephen was rehearsed Bro Marsh candidate who answered the questions p , Treasurer j Count Des Geneys , Registrar; F. Newman, , . , Knight. The business included the advancement of Bro. leading to the Second Degree. The 4th and 5th Sections of the Vice-Chancellor; Dampier Child, Sub-Marshal ; C. V. Lecture were worked by Bro. Davies, Preceptor, assisted by the Kidd, the ceremony being ably performed by the VV.M. 1 Helsdon, Herald; W. Green, Capt. of Guard; and G. brethren . Bro. Craggs was elected W.M . for the next meeting, A letter was read by the W.M., from Bro. the Earl of Carter, Equerry. and the lodge was closed. Jersey, Prov. G.M. of Berks and Oxon thanking the , The Prov . Principal and Knights afterwards dined brethren of the lodge, and particularly the W.M., for the together at the rooms. CHISWICK LODGE (No. 2012).—A meeting was held at excellent arrangements, which resulted in such a successful the Windsor Castle Hotel, King-street, Hammersmith, on Saturday, gathering on the occasion of the annual Provincial Grand the 4th inst. Present : Bros. ]. H. Wood , W.M.j C. B . Lod ge at Newbury on July 13th . The W.M. also read a MASONIC PRESENTATION. Corston, S.W. ; J. Sims, J.W. ; Ayling, Preceptor ; G. letter from Bro. the Earl of Carnarvon Pro G.M., thanking Gardner, Treas.; A. Williams, acting Sec.; C. Coombes, S. D. ; , the brethren of the lodge for the presentation of a photo- J. Brown, J.D. ; W. Craggs, l.G. ; D. G. Angiolo, and W. W. On Friday evening, the 3rd inst., the Wilberforce Lodge h of a group of Mark Masons , Williams. grap , taken on the occasion No. 2134, held their usual monthly meeting at the Masonic Thelod ge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last of the visit to Highclere Castle, after the holding of the meeting ere read and confirmed. The lodge was opened in the Hall, 55, Charlotte-street, Hull, when an official visit was * Provincial Grand Lodge. On the motion of Bro. Cosburn, paid them by the W.M. and brethren of the Kingston Second and Third Degrees, and resumed in the Second Degree, P.M., it was resolved that the letters of Bras. Lord Jersey Lodge, No. 1010, amongst whom were Bros. W. H. Well- Bro. A. Williams offering himself as a candidate for raising, was and Lord Carnarvon together with those of the W.M., examined and entrusted. Lodge resumed in the Third Degree, and , sted, W.M. ; H. Forder, P.M., P.G.J.D.; H. H. Briggs, the ceremony of raising was rehearsed , Bro. W. \V. Williams should be recorded on the minutes. On the motion of Bro. the Sheriff of Hull, and several other brethren. The lod M. Palmer ge candidate. The W.M. then rendered the traditional history. Lodge , S.W., seconded by Bro. F. G. Hall, J.W., a was also honoured with visitors from a distance, notabl was resumed in the First Degree, and Bro. D. G. Angiolo was hearty vote of thanks was y presented to the W.M. for the amongst them were Bros. S. Scott Young, 206 Chas. M. elected a member of the lod ge. On the proposition of the Pre- great ability which he displayed in carrying out the 9; ceptor, Bro. C. B. Corston was unanimously elected W.M. for the Tate, S.W. i960; and fames lnnis, 617. next meeting. On the proposition of the Treasurer thc acting arrangements connected with the Provincial Grand Lodge. During the sitting of the lodge, Bro. W. H. Wellsted , The W.M. suitably responded and availed himself of the , Secretary was requested to write t) the widow of the late Bro, J, , W.M., on behalf of the brethren of the Kingston Lodge, Mann to express the sympath y of the ludge with her in her bereave- opportunity of thanking those brethren who had taken an presented the Worshi ful Master and brethren of the active part in the p ment, Bro, Ayling, in seconding this proposition , made some very arrangements, and had rendeted him Wilberforce Lodge with a handsome marble pedestal feeling remarks. Bro. A. Williams was unanimously elected valuable assistance. Secretary of the lodge, which was then closed . for use in the lodge, expressing the pleasure they had in so doing, and hoping it would always be looked upon as a A meeting was also held on Saturday, the nth inst., when there SANDOWN.—William Hickman Lodge (No. token of their goodwill and brotherly feeling. were present Bros, C. B. Corston , W.M.j Sims, P.M ., S.W.; 320).—The installation meeting of this lodge was held at The W.M. of the Wilberfo rce Lodge, Bro. T. T. DAVIS, Wing, Coombes, J.W. ; Davis, S.D. ; J.D. ; Coward, I.G. j St. George's Hall on Friday, the ioth inst. The officers in a most appropriate speech, moved a vote of thanks, Purdue, acting Preceptor; G. Gardner, Treas.; A. Williams, which was seconded by the Treasurer Sec. ; Gomm , Angiolo, Stroud, Craggs, Tipper, Steers, and W. present were Bros. Rev. J. N. Palmer, P.P.G.S.W., , Bro. W. Gillett. W.Williams. W.M. j F. Newman, P.P.G.S.O., S.W. ; J. D. E. P.M., P.P.G.S.B., and supported by the Secretary, Bro. The lod ge was opened in the First Degree, and thc minutes of Loveland, as J.W. ; S. Salter, M.O. j Bunt, as S.O. ; F. W. Macgarr, and carried with acclamation. the last meeting were read and confirmed . Lodge was opened in A. Dashwood. P.P.G.S.D., I.O.; Wooldridge, Treas. ; After refreshments, the usual loyal and Masonic toasts thc Second and Third Degrees, and resumed in the Second Degree, Durrant, Sec. ; C. Carter, J.D. ; J. Conner, D.C. j H. were duly honoured. Bro. W. W. Williams offering himself as a candidate for raising, Bro. H. H, BRIGGS was examined and entrusted. Ledge was resumed in the Third Pidgeon, P.P.G. Org., Org. ; and McQueen , l.G. , the Sheriff of Hull, replying to Degree, and the ceremony of raising was rehearsed , Bro. W. W. Amongst those present were Bros. R. Loveland Loveland, " The Queen," said it gave him very great pleasure as Williams candidate. The W.M. ably rehearsed the traditional P.M., D.P.G.M.M., and Past G. Stwd. Eng., the first the representative of the Queen, to have the honour of re- history. Bro. Davies, with the assistance of the brethren , then Master of the lod ge; Col. Shadwell H. Clerke, P.G.W. plying to such an important toast upon such an auspicious worked the ist Section of this Lecture. Lodge was resumed in the Eng. ; and Rev. F. W. Thoyts, P.P.G. Chap. occasion. Having her eldest son, our Grand Master, it First Degree. The W.M . rose for the first time, when Bro. Purdue Bros. Lord John Taylour, P.M., P.G.S.W. Eng., and allied us close to the throne of this country, and made all proposed , and Bro. Gomm seconded , that Bro. J. Sims bc W.M. Masons feel justl for thc next meeting—carried unanimously, Tlie W.M. rose for Willis, S.D., were prevented being present, owing to indis- y proud, and, again, was not the lodge the second aud third times, and after " Hearty good wishes," the position ; and the j.W., Bto. Brown, was detained at Dun- named the Wilberforce, after one of the greatest men of ledge was closed , stable. The W.M. elect, Bro. F. Newman, was installed his time, and he doubted not that as Wilberforce became A micting of the Benevolent Association was then held and the into the chair by the retiring Master, and appointed and a great man amongst men, so should this, the youngest Auditor's report received , three ballots afterwards taking place, invested the following officers : Bros. Palmer, I.P.M. ; lodge in Hull, become a great lodge amongst lodges. which resulted in favour of Bros. Ti pper, Sims and 11, 1-ruen , J, , Major Brown, S.W.; S. Salter, J.W.; A. Dashwood, Bro. W. H. W ELLSTKD, W.M., replying for the King- M.G. ; Dampier Child, S.O.; M. Willis, J.O. j Wool- ston Lodge, said how pleased he was to have had the CROYDON.—East Surrey Lodge of Concord (No. 463).—The ridge, Treas.; C. Carter, R. of M.; Durrant, Sec. ; opportunity of visiting the Wilberforce Lodge, and from first meeting for the session of this lod ge was held at the King 's Pigeon, S.D. ; Conner, J.D.; McQueen , D.C ; J. D. the splendid working he had seen upstairs predicted that if Arms Hotel, Katherine-strect, on Tuesday , the 7th inst., when E. Loveland, Org.; A. Greenham, i.G.; Bunt, Stwd. ; thelodge in the future placed such excellent Masons as Bro. there was a good attendance of brethren . Bro. Dr. Smith, W.M. and Callaway, Tyler. The honora ry membership of the T. T. Davis, the present W.M. in the chair, a great occup ied the chair. Bro. Streeter, P.P.G.R. Surrey, was 463, lodge was, on the proposition of Bro. Loveland, P.M., future was before them and one worthy of the name of elected Treasurer ; Bro . Hawes, l . D. 463, was elected Hon. Sec.; and Bro. M, M. Hobbs, P.G.S.D. Surrey, was elected Preceptor seconded by Bro. Palmer, P.M., conferred on Bro. Col. Wilberforce. for the ensuing year. The ceremonies of the First and Third Shadwell H. Clerke, P.G.W., who expressed great pleasure Several distinguished brethren contributed to the har- Degrees were then rehearsed. Nothing further offering for thc good in accepting it. mony, and a most enjoyable evening was brought to a of Masonry, the lod ge was closed. The meetings of the above The banquet was held at the Railway Refreshment close with the song "Auld land syne." Tuesday evening at the King lod ge of instruction are held every 's Rooms, and a most enjoyable evening was spent. Arms Hotel, Katherine-street , Croy don , at 7.45 p.m. INITIATION OF THE HON. FRANCIS Bro. Sir P. Cunliffe- Owen accompanied a Scotland DENISON AT SCARBOROUGH . numerous body of our Colonial visitors over Wells Cathedral on Friday, the ioth inst. MILLPORT.—Kelburne Lodge (No. 459).— Yorkshire has been always famous for its Masonic gather- H OLLOWAY ' S O INTMENT AND P ILLS .—Old Sores, Wounds, and Friday, the 3rd inst., being the 20th anniversary of this ings ; but the emergency s unguent removes meeting of the Denison Lodge, Ulcers.—The readiness with which Holloway ' lodge, was made the occasion for re-opening the hall, No. 124 8, held on Thursday, all obstructions in the circulation of the vessels and lymphatics ex- the 9th inst., for the initiation plains their i rresistible in/luence in healing old sores, bad wounds, which had recently been considerably altered and improved. of Mr. Denison, bids fair to occupy a prominent place in and indolent ulcers. To ensure the desired effect the skin surround- There was a large representation of visiting brethren from the annals of Scarboroug h, where his father, Lord Londes- ing the diseased part should be fomented , dried , and immediately sister lodges, including Lodge Athole, Glhsgow ; Star, borough , is universally and deservedly popular. The flour- well rubbed with the Ointment. This will give purity to the foul Glasgow; Rothesay St. John's, Largs St. John's; and ishing Drury Lane Lodge (of which Lord Londesborough is blood and strength to the weakened nerves , the only conditions several others. The first business was the initiation of a W.M.) sent ulcerations which render life up its representatives to the North, and hardly necessary for tlie cure of all those new member into the mysteries of the Cra ft . The initiation a Yorkshire lod almost intolerable. No sooneris this Ointment 's protective powers ge failed to offer its congratulations in per- averted than the destructive process ceases, and the constructive was conducted by Bro. John Cunningham, R.W.M., and son to the distinguished initiate. business begins—new , healthy growth appears to ii 11 up the lately Bro. David Croft, R.W.M. Lodge Athole. After the Amongst the brethren who crowded thc Temple in the painful excavated pit.— [A DVT ,] business of initiation was over, the lodge was closed. Masonic Club were Bros, the Right Hon. Lord Londes- borough , P.M. 743, P.G.S.W., &c. ; T. W. Tew, P.M., tain the expression of feeling from lodges south. The Comps. Thos. Sargant, Grand Z.; Robert Hendry, Grand Prov. G.M. of West Yorkshire ; J. W. Woodall , P.M. District Grand Lodge upheld the ruling of its R.W. Dep. H.; R. B. Hungerford , Grand J.; David McLellan , 200 and 1248, P.G.T. ; A. M. Broadley, P.M. 1717, P.D. Grand Master. 'That a brother cannot be nominated for Grand S.E. ; ]. C. Christie, Grand S.N. ; Joseph Beck, D.G.M. of Malta ; Sir Charles Legard, P.M. 1248, P.P. two offices in his lodge.' The Secretary reported that had for Grand Prin. Soj.; E. Mitchell, Grand Treasurer; John G.S.W.; J. Murray, M.D., P.M. 124S , P.P.G.S.W. ; J. ^10 12s. been received Grand Lodge, and A. Willis, Grand Registrar; John S. Dewar, Grand ist W. Taylor, M.D., P.M. 200, P.P.G.S.W.; W. B. Richard- ^.15 14s. Cd. District Grand Lodge dues, during past Assistant Soj. ; Arthur McGinnis, Grand 2nd Assistant sou, P.M. 200, P.P.G.S.W.; W. H. Rose, P.M. 66o, quarter, and that 31 di plomas had been received Soj. ; E. T. Malone, Grand Sword Bearer; S. G. Fairt- P.P.G.J.W. ; M. C. Peck, P.M. 250, P.G. Sec ; J. and forwarded to lodges 534 and 619. Accounts lough, Grand M. of Veils ; H. J. M. Wilson, Grand Marshall, P.M. 660, P.G.R.; H. Maddison , P.M. in, ammounting to £14 4s. were passed for payment. Standard Bearer ; W. S. S. Jackson, Grand Director of P.P.G.R .; W. Reynolds, P.M. 250, P.G.T. ; Rev. A. The following District Grand Lodge Officers were nomi- Becemonies ; J. M. Dunn , Grand Org. ; G. J. Bennett, Blomfield , P.M. 910, P.G.C. ; Rev. H. Greeves, W.M, nated by the D.G.M. for the ensuing term : Bros. Charles Grand Pursuivant ; John Waring, James A. Malcolm , N. 566, P.P.G.C. ; J. Hackett, P.M. 1760, P.G.D.C ; F. Louisson, D.M. ; J. C Watson, S.M.; H. T. Gourlay, Greening, and A. Borngasser, Grand Stewards. The mem- Foster, 124S, P.P.G.D.C; V. Fowler, P.M. 643, P.P.G. S.W.; W. Graham, J.W. ; J. L. Carrell, Sec ; and bers of the Executive Committee elected are Comps. Henry D.C ; A, Fraser, P.M. 200, P.P.G.D.C. ; E. Hackers, W. F. Ferguson, Chap. The following were elected by Robertson , John Creasor, J. B. Nixon , J. Ross Robertson , P.M. 1760 , P.P.G.D .C. ; R. H. Peacock, P.M. 200, P.P. D.G.L. : Bros. D. H. Christie. Treas. ; J. Wendelkin , and J. S. Dewar. G.D.C ; H. J. Morton , P.M. 124S, P.P.G.A.D.C ; F. S.D.; F. W. Francis, J.D. ; E. Eastwood, B.B.; R. W. Booty, P.M. 124S, P.G.S.B.; E. D. Rooke, J.W. Buchanan , D.C; J. S. Parks, Swd. Br. ; Charles Rowe, GRAND COMMANDERY 1760, P.G.S.; W . Ascough, W.M. 124S ; W. Watts, Org. ; Charles Tapl ey, Std. Br. ; J. Cunningham , T. G. OF TENNESSEE . W.M. 200 ; M. Westerby, W.M. 294 ; H. Darley, W.M. Rowley, J. Sealy, Patton , G. H. Graham, and R . W. S. The 24th annual conclave of this Grand Commandery 643; J. B. Nicholls, W.M. G60 ; F. Creaser, W.M. 734 : Eastwood, Stwds. ; P. Hill, I.G. ; A. Fraser, Tyler ; Pirie was held at Tullahoma on the iSth and 19th May last, W. Smith, W.M. gi3; W. Dickie, W.M. 904 ; A. and Nutsey, Auditors. District Grand Lodge was closed under the presidency of Sir KnightJ. B. Nicklin , G.C. All Turner, W.M. 1611; G. Chambers, W.M. 1760 ; in due form.—Nc70 Zealand Freemason. the commanderies in the jurisdiction were represented , and C. Emerson , P.M. 200 ; A. Lupton, P.M. 200 ; R. Powley, there was also a full muster ol Grand Officers . Statistics P.M. 200 ; C. Travess, P.M. 200 ; F. Fenney, P.M. 543 ; DISTRICT G RAND LODGE (E.C.) OF CANTERBURY , show a slight falling off in the number of members, there T. Atkinson , P.M. 660 ; W. Constable, P.M. 660 ; T. M . N EW ZEALAND. being a total of 797. The receipts for the past year Goldie, P.M. 660 ; A. W. Walker, P.M. 660 ; W. Dust, The Quarterly Communication of this District Grand amounted to 1403 dollars, and the general fund to P.M. 681 ; H. Holgreaves, P.M. 1040; R. Wolstenholm, 2240 dollars, the disbursements reaching 204 1 dollars. J. Lodge was held in the St. Augustine Masonic Hall, Christ- Sir Kni P.M. 1239 : S. W. Fisher, P.M. 124S ; G. Padley, P.M . church , on the 15th Jul y last. Present : Bros. J. F. ght Henry Clay Hensley is Grand Commander for 124S ; W. Fraser, P.M. 1760 ; A. Chapman , J.W. 2S Smith, P.D.G.S.W., the current year, and Sir Knig ht Wilbur F. Foster, Grand 9; as D.G.M. ; J. Joyce, P.D.G.S.W., Recorder. W. Cheesman, S.W. 566; W. S. Meek, S.W. 643 ; J. as D.D.G.M. ; E. P. Hulbert, D.G.S.W. ; 1. Fleming, Buckle, S.W. 660 j I. W. Williamson , J.W. 660 ; J. Hag- P. D.G.J. W., as D.G.J.W. ; R .C. Bishop, D.G. Treas. ; yard, S.W. 124S ; Sir George Sitwell, J.W. 124S ; T. S. VV. R. Mitchell , D.G. Sec ; H. F. Arnold, as D.G.S.D. ; G RAND COMMANDERY OF A LABAMA . Dunn, S.W. 1760 ; Augustus Harris, S.W. 2127; T. Hollo- S. Derbidge, D.G.J.D. ; W. M. Lyttleton, D.G.S.B.; G. The 26th annual conclave of the Grand Commandery of way, 71 ; G. Johnson, 71; A. McKenzie, 71; C. Warner, Gordon, D.G. Std. Br. ; W. Mills and J. Warren , D.G. this State took place in Montgomery, on the 19th May . 71; C Browne Mason, 200 ; R. W. Leadbeater, 200 ; W. Stwds. ; and R. Stevens, Tyler. Also Past Officers , Sir Kni ght James Thaddeus Holtzclaw, G.C, presided , Greenwood, 200 ; W. Pattison, 200; S. C. Platts, 200 ; members, and visitors. The District Grand Lodge was and four of the subordinate commanderies were repre- 1. H. Rea, 200 ; F. H. Reade, 200 ; W. Robson, 200 ; opened, and the minutes of the previous communication sented. Owing to severe illness the G. Commander was J. Seals, 200 ; M. Shaw, 200; J. Tonks, 200 ; H. Whitting- were read and confirmed. On the roll being called ten prevented from visiting all the commanderies in the juris- am , 200 ; F. A ppleby, 643; (. Dales, 643 ; W. Fitchett, lodges were represented. The minutes of the District diction , but that duty had been ably carried out by the 660 ; W. Marshall , 660 ; W. Metcal fe, 660 ; C W. Grand Lodges of Bombay, New South Wales, Queensland, Grand Officers. The annual address dealt with matters of Nicholson, 660 j VV. Darworth, 1239 ; Rev. D. Amos, Wellington, Westland, Tasmania, and Northern China local interest. The financial statement was satisfactory, 1248 ; J. H. Carroll, 124S; E. Clark, 1248 ; H.Chapman, were laid on the table. Correspondence was read the receipts for the past year being dollars, the general ; T. Dawes ; S. Davis 493 1248 , 1248 , 1248 ; W. C Grayston, and received. The D.G. Treas., Bro. R. C. Bishop, fund 1039 dollars , and the disbursements close on 592 124S ; H. Hill, 1248 ; G. Holmes, 1248 ; E. H. Hudson, stated his credit balance to be £49* iSs. 7d. The dollars. Sir Knight Daniel Smith is the new G. Com- 1248 ; R. Lancelot 1248 ; G. E. Martin , 1248 ; C. F. following resolutions were passed :—Page 7, Clause 12 mander, and Sir Knight Daniel Sayre was re-elected Grand Passmore, 1248 ; T. Raven, 1248; J. Townend, 124S ; —Motions in District Grand Lodge—To add the words— Recorder. W. Woodifield , 124S ; J. Verity, 1248 ; W. Sykes, 1597 ; " In cases of emergency, a motion may be discussed with- J. Hall, i6n; J. Bowes, 1760; C. Bradley, 1760 ; C. out notice, by permission of the District Grand Master." S. Clarke, 1760; F. Fletcher, 1760; E. Greenwood, 1760 ; Page 12, Clause 28.—After 5s. to add the words— " Which THE Q UEBEC E DICT. R. Hamper, 17 60; G.Jacques, 1760 ; J. Lupton, 1760 ; and includes contributions to Widows and Orphans' Fund and The Freemasons ' Repository for- August, contains the T. R. Parnell , 1760. Board of Benevolence." Pages 12 and 13, Clauses 31.— following very sensible remarks on the subject:— "The The chair was taken at 6.30 p.m. by the W.M., Bro. To strike out all the words commencing " These fees," and edict of Grand Master James F. Walker, issued in con- Ascough, who opened the lodge in due form , and the ending " Standing Committee," and in place of " General formity with instructions of Grand Lodge of Quebec, on usual honours were paid to Bros. Tew, P.G.M. of West Board of Benevolence " insert the following: 31. Widows' July 5th ult., appears more likel y to work harm Than good. Yorkshire, and A. M. Broadley, P.D.D.G.M. Malta, who and Orphans' and Benevolent Board.—For the purpose of It calls for and proclaims the suspension of all Masonic were amongst the visitors. The W.M. in a singularly enquiring into the claims of , and relieving, if desirable, all intercourse between the Grand Lodge of Quebec, its sub- perfect and impressive manner then proceeded with the widows and orphans of late members of the Craft under ordinate lodges, and all brethien in obedience thereto, and initiation to the end of the obligation. Bro. Augustus the E.G., and brethren in distress, who are not members of the Grand Lodge of England and all the lodges and Harris, S.W. 2127, was called on to invest the initiate, any lodge in the district, or who belong to a Constitution brethren in obedience thereto. We cannot see what bene- and to communicate the signs. Bro. Foster, P.M. 1248 , not represented in Canterbury, there shall be a Widows' fit is likely to come to the Grand Lodge of Quebec from delivered the address on Charity. Bro. Greeves, W.M. and Orphans' and Benevolent Board established, consisting taking this step. It will hardly move the Grand Lodge of 566, explained the working tools. Bro. Fisher, I.P.M , of a representative or representatives from each lodge in England to abandon protection of the the three English 124S , delivered the charge. The W.M. welcomed Bro. the district, elected annually in the month of January. lodges in Montreal, or influence the members of those Denison in the name of the lodge. Bro. Tew, P.G.M. Lodges of not more than 75 members to be entitled to elect lodges to change their status; and we are confident that W. Yorks, congratulated the W.M. and the brethre n of one representative, and above that number two representa- the course pursued will fail to receive the general hearty the lodge on the ceremony, and expressed his pleasure at tives. And to strike out the last clause on page 13, commenc- endorsement of American Grand Lodges. We regret the being invited to be present. Bro. Peck, P.G. Sec. N. and ing " Lodges under either the Scotch, &c." Page 14, clause severance of relations between thc Grand Lodge of Quebec E. Yorks, said that Bro. the Earl of Zetland, P.G.M. N. 32. —Strike out this clause and insert the following :— and the Grand Lodge of England thus announced?" But and E. Yorks, and Bro. Dr. Bell, D.P.G.M. N. and E. ' 33. The Fund for Widows and.Orp hans shall consist of while expressing this feeling, we also regret the cause that Yorks, had asked him to express their regret for their one shilling per member from each lodge in the district, has led to such action. If the Grand Lodge of England inability to be present. Benevolent contributions , and an annual vote of twenty had exerted a rightful moral influence on the lodges at " Hearty good wishes " having been offered by all the pounds from the D.G.L. The Fund for the relief of non- Montreal allegiant to itself , no doubt those bodies would visitors present, in the names of their respective lodges, subscribing Masons shall be one shilling per member from have accepted the authority of the Grand Lodf»e of Quebec the Denison Lodge was duly closed, and the brethre n ad- each lodge in the district , and Ben evolent contributions. and the present difficulty would have been avoided. journed to a sumptuous banquet at the Royal Hotel, where The two Funds shall be kept separate and distinct, and to the manager. Bro. Hartman , succeeded in surpassing all be appropriated only for the purpose intended. The his former efforts. The wine and viands were alike irre- District Grand Lodge will collect the amounts due from MASONIC PRESENTATION . proachable, the floral decorations were magnificent, and lodges, and pay them over to the Board.' The District VVe are pleased to record that at the last regular meeting the music and recitations provided were of an order rarely Grand Lodge was closed in form , and with solemn prayer of the Newcastle Lodge, held recently, the Worshipful listened to at a Masonic meeting. The after-dinner speeches at 10 p.m.—New Zealand Freemason. Master was presented by Bro. Moodie, on behalf of the were commendably short, and amongst the speakers were the members, with a very handsome and massive gold jewel, W.M., who presided with admirable courtesy, Bros. Lord G RAND LODGE OK M INNESOTA. in recognition of his services to the lodge. The jewel , Londesboroug h, Sir P. Legard, Tew, Woodall, A. M. The Annual Communication was held early in the year in which was manufactured by Bro. George Kenning, of Broadley, Augustus Harris, Sir George Sitwell, and the St. Paul, under the presidency of Bro. Harry R. Denny, London , is reall y a splendid ornament , and reflects the Initiate, who in a few well chosen sentences expressed the M.W.G.M., 127 lodges being represented, and the attend- highest credit on the maker. The following inscription gratification he felt at his admission into the Masonic con- ance of Grand Officers considerable. Bro. Denny in his appears on the reverse side of the same:— " Presented to fraternity, and his determination to do his best to persue a address reported that he had granted charters for five new VV. Bro . L. J. Slattery, by the B.\ B.\ of Newcastle Masonic career such as should be useful to Masonry in lodges, and dispensations for five others to be held. He Lodge, No. 2097, as a token of affection and esteem, for general—to Yorkshire Masonry in particular—and in every recommended that some provision should be made for the their first Master."— The Times of Natal. way worthy of the traditions of the Denison Lodge, in investment of the Widows' and Orphans' Fund, and the which he was proud to say he had received Masonic light. expenditure of the income derived therefrom. Bro. George The proceedings were prolonged till midni ght, when the Wells Lamen delivered an excellent oration , and grand H.R.H. the Duchess of Albany, attended by brethren reluctantly separated , after spending an enjoyable honours were accorded to Bro. Bruce Carr, M.W.P.G.M. Miss Philippa Baillie and Bro. Sir Robert Collins, dined evening such as will not soon be forgotten in Scarborough. of Indiana. The Grand Secretary reported that all the with the Queen on Tuesday. lodges, but two, had made their returns , while the statistics It is understood that Bro. Lord de Tabley will show there were 154 lodges on the roll with a total mem- be succeeded as Prov. Grand Master of Cheshire by Bro. K\)t GTraft &broaH, bership of 752S. The receipts for the year amounted to Lord Egerton of Tatton, a most popular and experienced 5125 dollars, and the General Fund to 10,704 dollars, the Mason, who has for some time acted as D.P.G.M. of the Widows' and Orphans' Fund , including an appropriation province. A better choice could not have been made. DISTRICT G RAND LODGE (S.C.) or CANTERBURY, from the General Fund of 2000 dollars, amounting to 5215 English as well as American Freemasons will NEW ZEALAND . dollars. Bro. R. H. Gore is M.W.G.M. for the current regret to hear that Bro. Theodore T. Gurney, P.G. The regular Quarterly Communication of this District year; Bro. John H. Brown , Deputy Grand Master ; and Master of Illinois, has been very seriously ill for some Grand Lodge was held in the St. Augustine Masonic Hall , Bro. A. T. C. Pierson , of St. Paul (re-elected), the Grand weeks past, at his tesidence at Chicago, from partial Christchurch, on July Sth. Present : Bros. Rev. J. Hill, Secretary. The report of Bro. Pierson on Correspondence R.W paralysis of the lower part of his body. There are, how- .D.G.M. ; C Louisson, D.G.S.M.; J. C. Watson, for the year is described as being an eminently judicious ever, hopes of his ultimate recovery, and these, we trust, D.G.S.W. j H. S. Gourlay, D.G.J.VV. ; J. L. Carrell, one. will be verified , Bro. Gurney, though we may not always D.G. Sec ; D. H. Christie, D.G. Treas. ; W. Graham, lind his opinions acceptable, being one of the ablest D.G.S.D.; ]. Wendelkin , D.G.l.D. ; W. Francis, D.G. GRAND CHAPTER OF CANADA . Masonic wri ters of the present day. ¦SMd. Br. ; E. Eastwood , D.G. Stwd. ; A. Fraser, D.G. The twenty-ninth Annual Convention of the Grand Tyler; and a [number of members and visitors. Lodges Chapter of Canada was held at Windsor on the 16th July, T HE NORMAL COMPANY , LIMITED . — Marked 5S0, 604, 656, and C75 were represented. The minutes of the attendance being very large. The Grand Z.'s address success has been achieved by the Normal Company in its previous communication were read and confirmed. Corres- gave assurance of continued prosperity, and the reports endeavours to utilise fish more extensivel y as, or in connec- pondence from the Grand Secretary and Lodges St. Augus- from the several districts were most encouraging. The tion with , various articles of food, such as soups, extracts, tine. S?6 J Amberly, 2007 (E.G.); and Southern Star, 619, business of included several important features, among sauces, as wel! as in the production from fish of oils, glues, vvas read ; and quarterly reports from Grand Lodge (S.C), which were included the passage of a resolution amending and the like. There isa famous exhibit of their productions Provincial Grand Lodge N.I., N.Z. (S.C), and District the clause in thc constitution , which provided that Past at the Edinburgh International Exhibition , which has been Grand Lodge Cant. (E.C.) were received and tabled . The Masters only were entitled to theoffices of First Principal , reported upon most favourably by experts, and we trust the neasurer reported his credit balance to be £15. Bros. and one which takes away from Past, Second, and Third experience thus afforded will induce people to look more Gourlay, Christie, and Watson were elected as a Commit- Princi pals thc privilege of being members of the Grand seriously still into the necessity for making as much as pos- ,0 asslst n l and disposal of sible out of our splendid fish resources, much of which is 11 ' ^e investment moneys Chapter. Comp. Hungerford's motion to divide the Lon- collected for widow and orp hans of a late brother, lt was don district, by creating out of the counties of Essex and wasted or only used as manure. resolved that an official visit be paid to the Crown Lodge, Kent a new district, to be called St. Clair, was carried. Insure yonr H orses with the Imperial Li ve Stock Insurance in August j and that the revised edition of laws of Association , Limited. Business Established 1874. 48, Pall Mall , Grand There was also carried a molion by Comp. Judge McPher- S.W. Horses, Cattle, &c, Insured against Death from Lodge, when received, be supplied to lodges at cost price; son, privileg ing private chapters to adopt a system London , ana also Accident or Disease. Reduced Rates. Losses promptly paid, that the consideration of having all future meetings of life membership, and fix a sum to be paid SSEX held in Prospectuses, &c„ post free on app lication to 13. S. E , Secre' Christchurch bc deferred till October, so as to ob- into Grand Chapter on behalf of life membership. tary.— [A UVT .J H.R.H. the Prince of Wales will conclude his Bro. W. Burdett-Coutts, M.P., has g iven a visit to Bro . Christopher Sykes at Bramtinghamthorpe to- donation of £5 towards the furnishing of the new Con- day (Friday). stitutional Club, Poplar. Bros. Lord Charles Beresford , M.P., and W. Bros. Sir John B. Monckton (Town Clerk), l^Ss^^ ^S^^ R Burdett-Coutts, M.P., are among the Patrons of the Great P.G.W., and Col . Charles Harding, P.G.A.D.C, have Northern Central Hospital . returned to town from a sojourn in Germany. On and after to-morrow (Saturday) the Colonial Telegraphic addresses (Inland) for the Free- Bro. Lord Harlech has left Brogyntyn , his seat and Indian Exhibition , South Kensington, will be closed at mason Printing and Publishing Works — " Freemason, for the purpose of visiting his estates in the hour of 10 p.m. instead of 11 p.m. London." For Jewels, Clothing, Furniture, Banners, &c, near Oswestry, —" Kenning, London. Ireland. The Duke and Duchess of Connaught reached &c. " Bro. the Duke and Duchess of Manchester Malta on Saturday afternoon , and left the following morn- Bro. the Lord Mayor has expressed his readi- returned home from their recent sojourn in Germany ing, per P. and O. steamer Bengal, for Bombay. ness to receive donations at the Mansion House towards towards the close of last week. Bro. A. F. Godson , M.P., D.P.G.M. of Wor- the relief of the sufferers by the recent hurricane in the cestershire, will be nominated as a candidate for election to Island of St. Vincent, West Indies. During the 94 years the Grand Lodge of Rhode the Grand Treasurership at the December Quarterly Com- The number of subscribing members under the Island has been established , 34 brethren have been elected to fill the office of Grand Master. munication of Grand Lodge. Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of Nebraska on the 2Sth February, 1SS6, was 6, and the amount of dues Bro. Major-General Sir Redvers Buller has been Bro. Lord George Hamilton, M.P., and the 77 other members of the Board of Admiralty commenced outstanding to the Grand Commandery on same date was continuing his inspection of the district, including County nearly 1312 dollars. Kerry and neighbourhood, over which he has been appointed their annual inspection of the dockyard and other naval with a view to putting down moonlighting. establishments at Chatham on Monday. Bro. the Lord Mayor left the Mansion House for Among those present at the opening on Monday Carnarvon on Tuesday morning, for the purpose of attend- Bros. Lord Randol h Churchill M P., Lord p , of the September sessions of the Central Criminal Court ing the Eisteddfod , and was entertained the same evening , , George Hamilton , M.P., and Lord Charles Beresford Old Bailey, were Bros, the Lord Mayor Alderman and at a banquet held in his honour. His lordship left for have consented to become Vice-Presidents of the St. , M.P., Sheriff Evans, Sheriff Clark, and Alderman Whitehead. London on Wednesday evening. Pancras Constitutional Club, Fitzroy-square. Among those who attended the funeral of the Bro. Sir J. Whitaker Ellis, Bart., M.P., con- The Princess of Wales was to arrive in England late Mr. Samuel Morley, on Friday, the loth inst., were ducted the sale by auction at Horsham on VVednesday of from her recent visit to Copenhagen on Thursday morning, Bro. Sheriff Clarke, representing Bro. the Lord Mayor, the extensive Sussex estates of the late Sir Charles Goring, and will join the Prince at York this (Friday) afternoon , the and Bros. Alderman Whitehead, Sir John Bennett, and the sum realised being .£96,000. For some advowsons and two proceeding afterwards to Abergeldie. next presentations no bid was made. * G. I. Shaw-Lefevre, M.P. M.P . has Bro. Sir M. White-Ridley, Bart., The usual presentation of fruit to Bro. the Lord Bro, Sir H. Drummond Woolf and other Engli sh been nominated Chairman of the Royal Commission Mayor will be made by the Fruiterers' Company on officials, with the representatives of the Khedive, left recently appointed to enquire into the organisation and VVednesday, the 6th prox., and in the evening of the same Alexandria for Port Said on Tuesday, for the purpose of expenditure of the various departments of the Civil day his lordship will entertain the Court of the Company welcoming the Duke and Duchess of Connaught on arriv- Service. at dinner at the Mansion House. ing there. Bro. Sir H. D. Wolff and party were after- The Emperor William of Germany, accom- The oldest lodge in the State of Maryland is the wards going to visit Damietta. panied by the Empress and the Crown Prince, and Washington, which recently celebrated the 116th anniver- T he Fol kestone Town Cou ncil having attended by a numerous and distinguished suite, has been app lied to sary of its constitution , and is the fortunate possessor of the Commissioners of the Colonial and Indian Exhibition on a visit to Strasburg, where his reception has been most several relics of the great George Washington from whom enthusiastic , for a share of any of the exhibits that may be left at their it derives its name, and by whom it was frequently visited. disposal when the Exhibition is closed, Bro. Sir P. Cunliffe- Bros, the Earl of Limerick (Chairman) and the Bro. Sir Edward B. Malet, British Ambassador Owen has written in reply to the effect that there is reason Duke of Manchester were members of a Select Committee at Berlin left London for Aberdeen en route for Balmoral to believe it will be permanent. the , , , of theJHouse of Lords, which sat on Thursday, 9th to pay a short visit to the Queen on Monday evening. The for the purpose of dealing with a group of opposed The Christ Hospital boys re-assembled after the inst., Lady Ermyntrude Malet and Lady Ela Russell have re- private bills. summer holidays on Friday, the ioth inst., with the excep- turned to Eaton-square from Endsleigh, the Duke of Bed- tion of those of the junior branch at Hertford Bro. the Lord Mayor has received messages of , whose return ford's seat, near Tavistock. has been postponed by the authorities, acting under medical thanks from the Mayor of Charleston and Secretary Bros. Lord Halsbury, Lord Chancellor, Lord advice, in consequence of the existence of an epidemic of Bayard in acknowledgment of his generous kindness in Randolph Churchill , Chancellor of the Exchequer Lord sore throat in the immediate neighbourhood of the school opening a Mansion House Fund for the relief of the sufferers , George Hamilton , Lord Stanley, and Sir M. E. Hicks- premises. by the recent earthquakes. Keach , Bart., attended the Cabinet Council , held at the Freemasonry is indebted for its introduction into The Lyceum Theatre was re-opened for the Foreign Office , on Saturday last. Bro. Lord Halsbury, Alaska Territory to Bro. James Biles, at the time M.W. season on Saturday last by Bro. Henry Irving, whose after the Council broke up, left London for Westgate-on- G.M. of Washington Territory, who, on the 14th April " Faust " , re-appearance in was greeted with the heartiest Sea, returning to town again on Monday. 1S6S, granted a dispensation for holding the Alaska Lodge applause, and who, at the close of the performance, was On Wednesday next there will be a special pro- at Sitka. On the 27th September, 1S6 a warrant of called upon to make a speech. 9, gramme given by Bro. Charles Du-Val to inaugurate the Consecration was granted by the Washington Territory The Toronto Freemason for last month contains 500th representation of his entertainment in London. Bro. Grand Lod ge. portraits of the recently-elected Grand Master (Bro. H. Du-Val will introduce his recital of " Shamus O'Brien," Bro. the Hon. Leon Abbett, Governor of the Robertson), the Deputy Grand Master (Hro. R. 1. and a novel method of " Thought Conveyance," in which State of New Jersey, has been appointed by his grace the and the Grand Registrar (Bro. Geo. Bennett), Walkem), J. Mr. Moritt and Miss Lilian Moritt will appear. The Duke of Abercorn , M.W.G.M. of the Grand Lodge oi of the Grand Lodge of Canada. Prince's Hall is nightly attended by large audiences. Ireland, Representative of that Body at the Grand Lodge Bros, the Earl of Cawdor and Lord Harlech The Masonic Journal, of Fort Worth, Texas, of New Jersey. The Bro. Randolph, also Governor of the were among the prize winners at the recent show at for the month of August , contains an excellent budget of State, was Bro. Abbttt's predecessor. Chester, of the Royal Manchester and Liverpool Agricul- news, a judicious selection of cli ppings from other organs The members of the Ebrington Lodge, No. and tonshire A tural Society, at that of the Northamp gri- of the Craft, an appreciative obituary notice by Hro. Albert 1847, at a meeting held on Tuesday, the 14th inst., at the cultural Society at Burghley Park, Stamford, Bro. Lord Pike, of the late Bro. Luke E. Barber, Past G. Master Masonic Temple, Hobart-street, Stonehouse, presented a Wantage was equally fortunate. and Grand High Priest of Arkansas, and an interesting handsome Masonic jewel and an illuminated address article entitled On the suggestion of the Prince of VVales, the " Masonry and Theology ." framed to Bro. J. A. Moxey, on his leaving the neighbour- Libra ry Committee of the City of London Corporation Bro. Lord Egerton of Tatton presided at the hood. The address expressed the deep regret with which have ordered three pieces of tapestry, at a cost of £ 1000, annual dinner, held at Chester on the 9th inst., of the North they parted with Bro. Moxey, and their desire to record from the Royal Tapestry Works, Windsor, to be hung in Lancashire Agricultural Society, and presented a silver bowl the high esteem in which he was held by them. the Egyptian Hall at the Mansion House. The subjects to Ljrd Winmarlei h, who has been Vice-President of the g Bro. Charles Du-Val's , will be historical and connected with some prominent events Society for the last years but was unabl e to be present book " Wi th a Show 50 , , through Southern Africa in the city annals. his grandson being his representative and receiving the ," has secured a large popularity bowl on his grandfather's behalf. Among those present both at home and abroad. There will be a new issue of VVe read in Light, the Masonic journal in the cheap popular edition shortl b were Bros. Lord Harlech and the Earl of Shrewsbury . y y Messrs. Dean and Topeka, Kansas, that the Grand Lodge of Montana haa Sons, former editions having been completely sold out. adopted a very sensible resolution to the effect that Tne Prince of VVales left Marlborough House Mr. G. A. Sala, in " Echoes of the Week," in Illustrated " should any matter of difference or contention arise on Saturday last on a visit to Mr. and Mrs. Standish near London News, says—" ' En revanche ' a brightly interest- between her and any sister jurisdiction , the Grand Lodge Ascot, returning to town on Sunday afternoon. On Monday ing, graphic and humorous book is Mr. Charles Du-Val's." of Montana agrees to submit the matter to friendl y arbi- morning his Royal Highness left for Yorkshire, where he tration , and will not resort to edicts of non-intercourse." has been the guest of Bro. Christopher Sykes at Branting- The Italic, a French paper published in Rome, hamthorpe Hall. Among those invited to meet the in a recent article on Italian Freemasonry says there are to hear that R.W. Bro. Lord De We regret Prince were Bro. the Earl and Countess of Zetland, Bro. " the Black and the White Masons," the former being the Tabley, who has been Prov. Grand Master of Cheshire the Marquis of Hartington , Bro. Lord and Lady Charles Jesuits and exercising by far the greater influence of the since 1865, when he was appointed to that oflice by the late Beresford , and Bro. Baron Ferdinand de Rothschild. two bodies, while the latter include the various shades of Earl of Zetland, G.M., in succession to the late F. M. Freemasons, whose intestine divisions are the cause We regret to hear of the death of Bro. Clement of its Viscount Combermere, has resigned his post owing to in- apathy and indifference to what is passing round. It creasing age and feeble health. Bro. Lord De Tabley Bay ley Cheese, P.M., P.P.G.A.D.C. Herts, who, on mentions, however, a rumour to the effect that a union returning home on Saturday evening last from a meeting " was initiated into Freemasonry in the Apollo University , is being attempted on a platform where all can meet," and Lodge, No. 357, Oxford , in 1S3 1 , and has consequentl y of the Gresham Lodge, No. S69, Cheshunt, slipped and that consequently there is a chance of the fell headlong down the stairs leading to the p Society regain- been a member of our Society for 55 years. His lordship latform at ing " some of its ancient importance and power. Waltham Station. The train coming up at the moment " It is was born in 1S11 , and has thus attained the ripe age of , the not quite clear whether the union thus hoped for will be deceased was placed in a compartment and so removed to 75 years. This is the fourth vacancy which has occurred between the so called Black and White Masons, but if it is among our Prov. Grand Masters during the current year, Liverpool-street , where he was seen by a surgeon and con- intended, we should say that it would be the reverse veyed to his home at Nunhead in a cab. But he never of Bros. Lord Waveney, Suffolk, and Sir W. W. Burrell , beneficial to any portion of the community, and especiall rallied from the blow received in falling, and died on Mon- y Sussex, having died, and Bros. Earl Percy, Northumber- the Freemasons proper who have little sympathy with land, and Lord De Tabley, Cheshire, having resigned. day. At the inquest which necessarily followed, the jury, Jesuits. after hearing the medical evidence, returned a verdict of Bro. L. B. Henderson, W.M. of the Mid- " Accidental Death." We offer our respectful sympathy In a l ong letter publ ished in a recent issue of Sussex Lodge, No. 1141, and other members, have reno- to the widow and friends of our deceased brother. the Philadel phia Keystone, and addressed to the editor of the esteemed journal, Bro. vated the gravestone of a soldier Mason whose remains According to the Folkestone News th s John H. Isaacson, Grand Secre- are interred in the old churchyard opposite to the greal , e Ma onic tary of Quebec, expresses his belief that Hall, of which R.W. Bro. the Earl of Amherst Prov. G. the views of the west door. Some years ago the stone was discovered by , Keystone do not represent the opinion of the Pennsylvanian Bro. H. Ti when it was found to mark the resting-place Master, some short time since laid the foundation stone, is brethren on the Quebec-England controversy, gg, making rap and expresses of a sergeant in the regiment of foot id progress towards completion, and it is even a hope that Pennsylvania will support 55th , whose death anticipated that Quebec in its effort took place in the year ht that Sergeant , if what remains to be done is carried out to support the American doctrine 1795 . It is thoug as rapidl of absolute soverei gnty Fincher may have died at Horsham while the regiment to y, the premises will be ready for occupation early of a Grand Lodge over the other brethren in the coming winter, lhe hall will harmonise well with located which he belonged was stationed at the barracks which within the limits of the territorial jurisdiction in the Public Library and Museum , and other buildings in the were then in existence where the cricket field now stands. which it resides. Our contemporary, however, in Bro. Pennells has carried out the work of renovation. The immediate neig hbourhood. The rooms are spacious, and an editorial footnote appended the arrangements all that could be desired. Indeed to the letter points stone is surrounded by a blue panel, in which are carved , our out very properly " that the Grand contemporary sums up the case b Lodge of England the Bible, and the square and compasses, the inscription y remarking that—" when has never invaded, in any manner the building is finished no town in Kent will be able to , the territory cf being in the following terms : "In memory of William Quebec, but has merely declined to revoke the boast of a Masonic Hall that is in any way comparable warrants Fincher, late sergeant of the 55th regiment of foot, who for its subordinate lodges therein. It has, very properl with this," and it adds : " Very great credit is due, both y, died the ist of April , 1795, aged 29 years. as we understand, advised lodges in Quebec to connect to those with whom the undertaking originated, and to " Frail man, beware, no dangerous paths pursue, themselves with the Grand Lodge of Quebec, but it has For you, like me, must bid this world adieu ; those whose services have been employed in carrying out declined to compel them to do so b the idea." y the severation of their With Mother Earth my body's here intern'd warrants. We think the Grand Lodge of England has a M OKTGAOES .—Messrs. AMES arc in a position to Supply Money To Christ, who gave, I hope my soul's return 'd." 'J Masonic right to take the position it has, and unless we are to ANV EXTENT on the following Securities:—Landed Estates, very much mistaken T OBACCONISTS COMMENCING .—An Illustrated Guide of 110 pages Houses, Shops, and Offices , Warehouses and Wharves, Life In- , the great majority of the American " How to open respectably from jtiioto j6"__ooo ; " three stamps, terests, &c, Reversions, Borough Rates, &c, at the lowest current Grand Lodges will so determine, if the question is brought H. Myers & Co., log, l-_.uston.rd., London, Telephone No, 7541, rates of interest. Prompt Settlement, 11, Staple Inn. London, before them." Bro. Isaacson does not appear to have —[A DVT .] W.C. -fADVT.] made much by his letter. METROPOL ITAN MASONIC MEETINGS. WEDNESDAY , SEPTEMBER 22. Royal Standard , The Alwyne Castle , St. Paul' s-rd., N. For the week ending Saturday, September 25, 18S6. Board of Benevolence at 6. Royal Alfred , Star and Garter , Kew Brid ge, at 8. Lodge 753, Prince Frederick William , Lords ' Hot., St. St. George 's, Globe Tav., Greenwich , at 8. St. James 's, Gregorian Arms The Editor will be glad to receive notice from J ohn 's Wood. , J amaica-rd., S.E., at 8. Hi gh Cross Seven Sisters Tav., Tottenham. St. John 's, Mother Red Cap, Camden Town , N.W., at 8 retaries of Craft Lod ges, Royal Arch Chapters , .. 754. , Sec „ 1056, Victoria , Guildhall Tav., Gresham-street. St. Mary lebone , British Stores Tav., St. John ' s Wood. Prece ptories M ark Lod ges, Rose Croix Cha pters , , „ 1 540, Chaucer , Bridge House Hot., London-brid ge. Temperance , Duke of York Tav., Evelvn-st.. Deotford. 8. Conclaves , &c , of any chan ge in p lace, day, or Chap. 1624, Eccleston , Freemasons ' Hall. Ubique , 79, Ebury-st., Pimlico, S.W., at 7.30. United Pilgrims , Surrey M.H., Camberwell New-rd., mont h of meeting. LODGES OF I NSTRUC TION . 7.30. Westbourne , Lord' s Hot., St. J ohn 's Wood , at 8. St. Paul' s Church ya rd , at SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER iS. Burgoyne , Goose and Gridiron , 7. VVm. Preston , St. Andrew 's Tav., George-st., Baker-st., W. Confidence , Hercules Tavern , Leadenhall-st., 7 till 9. Kintore Mart Lodge 1326, Lebanon , Railway Hot., Feltham. , Stirling Castle , Church-st:., Camberwell , 9. Dukeof Connau ght , Ryl. Edwd. Hot., Mare-st., Hackney . 8 Hornsey Chapter , Porchester Hot. , „ 1329, Sphinx , Surrey M.H., Camberwell. Leinster-pl., Cleveland- Earl of Lathom , Station Hot.. Camberwell New-rd., at 8. sq., Paddington at S. „ 1767, Kensington ,Kensington Hot., Russell Gardens , , Fidelit y, Alfred Hot., Roman-rd., Barnsbury, at 8. Lily of Richmond Chapter , Greyhound Hot., Richmond , S. Kensing ton. Finsbury Park Cock Tav., Highbury, at S.30. Harrow , Panmure Chapter , Stirling Castle , Church-st., Camberwell , Chapte r 204S, Henry Levander , Railway Hotel , Langthorne , Swan Hot., Stratford , at 8. Station. at 7.30. La Tolerance , Portland Arms, Gt. Portland-st., W., at 8. Pythagorean Chapter ,Portland Hot .,London-st., Greenwich Mark 251, Tenterden , Anderton 's Hot., Fleet-st. Arms John-st., May fair at 8. Londesborou gh, Berkeley , , Royal Savoy Mark .The Moorgate , i5, Finsbury-pavement ,7 LODGES AND C HAPTERS OF I NSTRUCTION . Merchant Navy, Silver Tav., Burdett-rd., Limehouse ,7.30 Alexandra Palace. Statio n Ho., Camberwell New-rd., at 7.30. Mt. Lebanon , Windsor Castle , Southwark-bridge-road , 8. SATURDAY , SEPTEMBER 25. Chiswick , Windsor Castle Hot., King-st., Hammersmith ,7.3o New Concord , J olly Farmers , South gate-rd., N., at 8. Lod ge 1541, Alexandra Pal ace, Imperial Hot. , Holborn Eccleston , Crown and Anchor , 79, Ebury-street ,Pimlico , at 7. Panmure , Balham Hot., Balham , 7. Viaduct. King Harold , Four Swans , Waltham Cross , at 7. Peckham , Lord Welling ton Hot., 516, Old Kent-rd., at 8. „ 1679, Henry Mu ggerid ge, M.H., Masons ' -avenue. Manchester , 17, London-st., Fitzroy-s q., at b. P ythagorean , Portland Hot., Greenwich , at 8. „ 204S, Henry Levander , Harrow Station , Wealdstone. Percy, Jolly Farmers , Southgate-rd., N., at S. Queen 's Westminster , 79, Ebury-st., S.VV., at 7.45. Chap. 176, Caveac , Albion Tav., Aldersgate-st. Star , Five Bells, New Cross-rd., S.E., at 7. Ravensbourne , George Inn , Catford , at 8. Industry Chapter, Prince Regent , Dulwich-rd., Herne-hill , Royal Jubilee , Haunch of Venison , 1 , Bell-yd., Fleet-st., at 8 S.E., 7.30. __ Temperance in the East , Geo.the Fourth , Ida-st., E., at 7.30. MONDAY . SEPTEMBER 20. United Mariners , Lugard Hot., Lugard-rd., Peckham. ' Lodge 720, Panmure , Balham Hot., Balham. United Strength ,HopeTav., Stanhope-st., Regent s-pk.,at8. DETECTIVE London Brid at 8. „ 901, City of London , Guildhall Tav., Gresham-st. Vitruvian , Brid ge House Hot., ge, 2060, La France , Cafe Royal , Regent-st. Wanderers ,Victoria Mansions Restaurant , Victoria-st. S.VV. OFFICES Whittington Red Lion Poppin 's-court , Fleet-st.. at 8. LODGES AND C HAPTERS OF INSTRUCTION . , , Brownri gg, Alexandra Hotel , Kingston Hill , at 8. THURSDAY , SEPTEMBER 23. S LATER'S. Coborn , Eag le Hot., Snaresbrook , at 8. House Committee Girls ' School , at 4. FOR DIVORCE. MISSING FRIEND S TRACED. Eleanor , Seven Sisters Hot ., Pa ge Green , Tottenham , at 8. Lod ge 65, Prosperity, Guildhall Tav., Gresham-st. Eup hrates , Mother Red Cap, High-st., Camden Town , 8. » S07, United Pil grims , Brid ge House Hot., London ' SUSPECTED PER SONS WATCHED. Porchester Hot., Leinster-p lace, Cleveland-sq., Hy de Park , Bridge. Onl y acknowled ged establishment of descri Porchester-terr., Paddington , at S. ption in City of ,, 766, William Preston , Cannon-st . Hot. London. — Vide Press. Kingsland , Cock Tav., Highbury, N., at 8.30. „ 1 21 , Langthorne , Angel Hot., Ilford. 4 App ly, write wire Loughboroug h, Gauden Hot., Clap ham , S.W. „ 1563, City of Westminster , 8, Air-st., Regent-st. , , or telephone to Marquess of Ripon , Queen 's Hot., Victoria-park-rd., E. „ 1658, Skelmersdale , Surrey M.H., Camberwell. Metropolitan , Moorgate Tav., 15, Finsbury Pavement , 7.30. „ 1816, Victoria Park , Queen 's Hot., Victoria Park. HENRY SLA TER, Manager, Perfect Ashlar , J amaica Tav., Southwark Park-rd., at 8. Chap. 157, Bedford , Freemasons ' Hall. No. 27, Basinghall-st., London. Printing Works , 202 Whitechapel-road , 7. Prince Leopold , , Mark 11S, Northumberlnd , Masons ' Hall Tav., Basing- Free Consultations Daily. lloyal Commemora tion , Railway Hot., Putney, 8 till 10. hall-st. Telep hone No. 900, Selwyn , East Dulwich Hot., East Dulwich , at 8. LODGES AND C HAPTERS OF I NSTRUCTION . Sincerity, Railway Tav., Fenchurch-st., at 7. Burdett Coutts , Swan Tav., New Bethnal Green-road , at 8. ' W. Kensington , at 8. St. Ambrose , Baron s Court Hot., Camden , Lincoln ' s Inn Restaurant , 305,High Holborn ,at 7. TO BE LET. St. J ames's Union , Union Tav., Air-st., Regent-st., at 8. City of London , Ti ptree Tavern , 6, Leadenhall-st., at 6. St. Mark' s, Surrey M.H., Camberwell New-rd. Covent Garden , The Criterion , Piccadill y, at 8. Strong Man , Excise Tav., Old Broad-st., at 7. Creaton , Wheatsheaf Hotel , Goldhawk -rd., Shepherd' s United Military, Earl of Chatham , Thomas-st., Woolwich. Bush , W., at 8. Upper Norwood , White Hart Hot., Church-rd., Uppei Crusaders , Old J erusalem Tav., St. J ohn' s-gate , Clerken- 8 WELL-LMTED ROOMS , Norwood , at 8. well, at 9. Wellington , White Swan Hot., High-st., Deptford , 8 to 10 Duke of Edinburgh , Cape of Good Hope Tav. (opposite Suitable for Offices. West Smithfield , New Market Hot., E.G., at 7.30. Limehouse Church , E.), at 7. (Close to General Post Office) . 's Head Whitechapel-rd., at 6. Doric Chapter , Duke , 70, Ebury, 12, Ponsonby-st., Millbank , at 8. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21. Egyptian , Hercules Tav., Leadenhall-st., 7.30. APPLY TO Board of General Purposes at 4. Guel ph, Blackbirds Inn , Hi gh-st., Leyton. Lod ge 704, Camden , Anderton 's Hot., Fleet-street. Great Northern , Berwick Arms , Berners-st., Oxford-st. GEORGE KENNING , Highgate Bull and Gate Hi h gate-rd., N., at 8. „ 857, St. Marks , Surrey M.H., Camberwell. , , g 195, Aldersgate St., London, E.C. „ 1441 , Ivy, Surrey M.H., Camberwell. High Cross , Coach & Horses , Hi gh-rd., Tottenham , at 8. ,, 204s, Wharto n , Willesden , Middlesex. Justice , Brown Bear , Hi gh-st., Deptford , 8 to 10. White Hart Abch u rch-lane, Cannon-st., at Chap. 933, Doric , Anderton ' s Hot., Fleet-street. Langton , , 5.30. WILLING 'S SELECTED THEATRICAL ,, 1604, Wanderers , Freemasons ' Hall. Leopold , Old White Hart , Boroug h Hi gh-st., at 7.30. PROGRAMME. Mark 238, Prince Leopold , Anderton 's Hot., Fleet-street. Royal Savoy, Yorkshire Grey, London-st., Tottenham-ct. - road , at 8. LODGES AND C HAPTERS OF INSTRUCTION . DRURY LANE THEATRE. Royal Arthur , Prince of Wales Hot. (opposite Wimbledon Every Evening at , A R UN OF L UCK . Brixton , Prince Regent , Dulwich-rd., East Brixton , at 8. 7.4" . Railway Station), at 7.30. COVENT GARDEN THEATRE. Capper , Railway Tav., Angel-lane , Stratford , at 8. Royal Albert , White Hart Hot., Abchurch-lane , at 7.30. Every Evening at S, Promenade Concert. Constitutional , Bedford Hot., Southampton Bdgs., at 7. Rose, Sterling Castle , Church-st., Camberwell , at 8. ADELPHI THEATRE. Chaucer , The Old White Hart , Hi gh-;t., Boroug h, at 3. Salisbury, Union Tav., Air-st., Regent-st., at 8. Corinthian George Hot., Cubitt Town , Poplar , at 7.- Every Evening, at S, T HE H ARBOUR L IGHTS ; at 7.15, , St. Luke ' s, White Hart , King ' s-rd., Chelsea , 7.30. Farce. Dalhousie The Sisters ' Tav., Pownall-rd., Dalston , E., at 8. . Sir Hug h M yddelton , White Horse Tav., Liverpool-rd., at 8. PRINCESS'S THEATRE . Domatic , Surrey M.H., Camberwell New-rd., at 8. Southwark , Sir Garnet Wolseley, Rotherhithe New-rd., at 8. Evening at S ARVEST Duke of Albany, Rock Tav., Battersea-park-rd., at 8. Eveiy , H . Southern Star , Sir Sydney Smith , Chester-s t. Kennington. GLOBE THEATRE. Duke of Connaught , Palmerston Arms , Grosvenor Park , 8. ' The Great City, M.H., Masons -avenue , E.G., 6.30. Every Evening at 8, HE INS OK THE ATHERS Emblematic , Red Lion , York-st., J erm yn-st., W., at 8. T S F ; at 9, Tredegi/r , Wellington Arms , Welbngton-rd., Bow-rd., 7.30. T HE P I C KPO C KE T. Enfield , Rose and Crown , Church-st., Edmonton , at 8. Earl of Chatham Thomas-st., Woolwich. • Union Waterloo , , SAVOY THEATRE Excelsior .Commercial Dock Tav., Plough-rd., Rotherhithe ,8. Victoria Park Yorkshire Grey, Hi h-st., , g Stratford , at 8. Every Evening at 8.3s, T HE M IKADO ; or , T HE TOWN OF Faith , Victoria Mansions Restaurant , Victoria-st., at 8 West Middlesex Bell Hot., Ealing, at , 7.30. T ITIP U ; at 7.45, T HE CARP . Matinee every Saturday Finsbury, King 's Head Tavern , 42, Threadneedle-st., at 7. North London Chapter , Alwyne Castle Tavern , St. Paul' s- Florence Nightingale , M.H., William-st., Woolwich , 7.30. rd., Canonbury, at 8. VAUDEVILLE THEATRE . Friars , Liverpool Arms , Canning Town , at 7.30. Prince Fiederick William Chapter , Eagle Tav., Oifton-rd., Every Evening, at 8, T HE ROAD TO R UIN . Islington , Champ ion Hot., Aldersgate-st., E.G., at 7. Maida-vale , 7.30. Israel Rising Sun Tav., Globe-rd. GAIETY THEATRE. , FRIDAY , SEPTEMBER loppa , Champion Hot., Aldersgate-st., at 7. 24. Closed. Re-open shortl y with Comic Opera , DOROTHY . Kennington , Giraffe Tav., Newington Crescent , Newing- Lodge 7S0, Royal Alfred , Star and Garter , Kew Brid ge. PRINCES THEATRE. ton Butts , S.E., at 7.30. „ 1 602, Sir Hugh M yddelton , Agricultural! Hall , N. Every Evening at S.15, T HE J ILT . Kensington , Courtfield Hot., Earl' s Court Station , at 8. Chap.10 44, Mid-Surrey, Surrey M.H., Camberwell. COURT THEATRE . Lily, Greyhound , Richmond , at 8. R. and S.M. 1 , Grand Masters , M.H., 8A , Red Lion-sq. Every Evening at S.45, T HE SCHOOLMISTRESS ; at 8, B REAKING THE I CE . Matinee Saturday next Mount Ed gcumbe , Three Stags , Kennington-rd., at 8. LODGES AND C HAPTERS OF I NSTRUCTION . at 2.30. New Cross , Chester Arms , Albany-st., N.W., at 8. Albion , Crown Hot., Essex-st., Strand. TOOLE'S THEATRE. Evening at 8 ACHELORS R. D New Finsbur y Park , Hornsey Wood T., Finsbury Park , at 8. All Saints , Town Hall , Poplar , at 7.30. Every , B ; at g.o, D AVY. Prin ce Fredk. Wm., Eag le Tav., Clifton-rd., Maida-hill , 8. Beacontree , Bell Tavern , Leytonstone , at 8. COMEDY THEATRE. Pilgrim (German language), Guildhall Tav., Gresham-st., Chigwell , Loug hton Public Hall , at 7.30. Every Evening at 8, SISTER M ARY . E.C, ist and 3rd Tues. Clapton , Lord Stanley, Sandring ham-rd., Hackney, 8. OLYMPIC THEATRE. Royal Naval College , Greenwich Hospital Schools , at 8. Doric , Duke 's Head , 79, Whitechapel-rd., at 8. Eve ry Evening at 8, M ACBETH . South Mid dlesex , Beaufort House , Walham Green , 7.30. Earl of Carnarvon , Ladbroke Hal l, Notting-hill , at 8. ROYALTY THEATRE. St. Geor ge's, Public Hall , New Cross , at 8. Emulation Lodge of Improvement (for M.Ms.), F.M.H., Every Evening at n , B LACKBERRIES ; at 9, T URNE D U P . Wandsw orth , East Hill Hot., Alma-rd., S.W., at 8. at 7. STANDARD THEATRE . Yar borough , Green Dragon , Stepney, at 8. Henley, Three Crowns , North Woolwich , at 7.30. Every Evening, at 7.30, E RMINIE . Camden Chapter , The Moorgate , Moorgate-street , at 8. Loyalty, Private Rooms, 206, Mare-st., Hackney, at 8. GRAND THEATRE. Earl of Carnarvon Chap ter , Ladbroke Hall , Ladbroke Metropolitan (Victoria), Portugal Hot., Fleet-st., at 7. Every Evening at 7.30, Old Eng lish Comedies. Grove-roa d , Notting-hill , at 8. Ranelag h, Six Bells, Queen-st., Hammersmith , W „ at 8. SURREY THEATRE. Every Evening at 7.30, P LUCK . ROYA L AQUARIUM. Open , 12.0; close, 11.30. Constant Round of Amusement. COLONIAL AND INDIAN EXHIBITION. AND OTHER VEGETA B LES, Open daily trom 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Admission one shil- POTATOES ling ; Wednesdays half-a-crown. ALBERT PALACE. I OF THE CHOICEST QUALITY, Open Irom 12 noon to 10 p.m. Amusements all day. AT CASH PRICES, ALHAMBRA THEATRE OF VARIETIES. Every Evening at 8, Variety Entertainment. Two Grand DELIVERED DAILY IN ALL PARTS OF THE WEST END. Ballets , &c. CANTERBURY THEATRE OF VARIETIES. F.verv Eveninrr at 7.10. Grand Varietv Comnanv. &r.. &<-. PARAGON THEATRE OF VARIETIES. , Every Evening at 7.30, Variety Entertainment , &c , &c. ROWLAND ROBBINS MADAME TUSSAUD & SONS' EXHIBI TION. Open 8 till 10. Portrait Models of Pas t and Present 21, SUSSEX PLACE, SOUTH KENSINGTON. Celebrities. T"\ R. SPARK'S LIBER MUSICUS |?e freemason Hotel List. J— ' is now publi shed in a CHEAP, PORTABLE FORM, BOUND IN CLOTH, DISSOLVING VIEW S. with gilt edges, HYD E PARK HOTEL AT THE PRICE OF TEN SHILLINGS . (Opposi te the Marble Arch ) LONDON , W. THE PAMPHENGOS Beautifully situated overlooking the Park. the large handsome folio copy being 42s. , GIVES TWELVE FEET PICTURE. This H otel contains all the appointments found in a First-cla ss Establishment. Hnme Comforts , with fixed The se valuable and useful musical works containin g 118 B. J. M ALDEN , Esq., compares it to Limeli ght. Mu sical Composi tions suitable for All the Ceremonies of Moderate Charges. PRICE FOUR GUINEAS. A G OOD B ILLIARD AND S MOKING R OOM DETACHED . th e Maso nic Ord er ; Firs t, Second , and Third Degrees ; ecratio n and Dedication of Halls and Lod The PRESTO R. C. TAYLOR, Proprie tor. Cons ges; Pro- ^_ — TEIPLEXICONS grammes , Toasts, Songs, Trio s, Choruses , &c, for N T ^ Double Conden ser, Banquets and other Festive Gatherings ; Lay ing Founda- o™ n »nn7nn C # 3* , tion or Corner Stones; Installation ; Mark Masonry ; SLIDE CARRIER fljj f £2 2s. Royal Arch ; Masonic Funerals ; Voluntaries , Marches , An Innovation. DUPLEXICON S. Bristol Hotel & Restaurant , &c, &c, ar e Dedicated by express permission to H.R.H. CORK STREET & BURLINGTON GARDE MS. th e Prince of Wales , Past and Present Grand Master of 300 LECTURE SETS, 3h £1 10s. Eng land and Wal es, and is r ecommended by th e leaders of Soudan war &c. 50,000 Slides. fronHs A LUNCHEON is now being served in the Restaurant , the Craft throug hout the country. Effects, Novelties. \ I II 1 at the fixed pric e of 4s. , from 12 till 3 p.m. DINNERS a la carte, and at th e fixed price of ios. 6d. From "The Freemason ," March 22nd, 1884. Tel ephone , No. 3507. P. BERCHILI , Mana ger. " This is a more compact and cheaper edition of a well- kn own and very useful work for lod ges and brethren. For THE some tim e past a tenden cy has been h appil y incr easing am ongst us to develope and utilize the elevating and sympathetic influences of music in our lodge ceremonials NEW SOUTH KENSINGTON HOTEL, and lodge gat h eri n gs. We feel sure , aft er a long appren- QUEEN'S GATE TERRACE, ticeship, that our very effective ritual can be rendered still (Close to C OLONIAL E XHIBITION * .) more striking and impress ive, if und er du e ca r efulness and proper contro l we employ the always ben eficial aid of Contains over ISO ROOMS , with all Modern harmony, alike symbolical and Improvements and Comfort . the soft influences of r ealistic. It is undoubted ly tru e from th« happy and Sole Proprietor , JAMES BAILEY (of B AILEY ' S H OTEL ). appr op r iate " morceaux " which still survive imongst us, that music was once cultivat ed, more th an it has been in the Buckingham Palace Hotel, London. present century at any ra t e, in our Masonic meetin gs. THE ART GALLERY. This handsome Hotel overlooks the grounds of the Palace is within 5,000 COLOURED TRANSPARENCIES , Illuminated. , LONDON : GEORGE KENNING, 16 & I 6A, GREA 'J a few minute ' s reach of Victori a Station , Houses of Parliament , princi pal Theatres , and the chief West-End thoroug hfares . OUEEN STREET, W.C. BI-UNIAL 4-inch ENTIRE BRASS FRONTS . Gas Bags , &c, &c., complete , £15 15s. Magnificent TRIPLES , THE HOTEL HAS RECENTLY BEEN RE-DECORATED , 31010s. Chea pest House in the World . All Hi gh-class work. and is replete with every comfort and luxury to be found in the best Illustrated Pamp hlets 2d .; ditto Catalogues , 200 pages , Sd. Hotels in England and America. The Cuisine and Wines are ex- , F.K.S.L., ceptionally good and the Tariff moderate. Dr. G. H. JONES W. C. HUGHES, Specialite for Wedding Breakfasts , Recherche Dinners , &c. SURGEON DENTIST, PATENTEE AND I NVENTOR . Visitors from thc Country or Abroad during thc London Season Brewster House , Mortimer Rd., Kiwrsland London will lind this Hotel unsurpassed . For Terms app ly to Manager. 57 Great Eussell St..Bloomsbury Sq., London , , N. (Facing British Museum Entra nce), SECOND-HAND LANTERNS AND SLIDES. BARGAINS. Will forward his new 64-pag e Pamphlet , entitled "PAINLESS AND PERFECT DENTISTRY ," which contains a List of THE GREAT REMEDY TRANTER'S Di plomas, Gold and Silver Medals , and other Awards obtained at for GOUT , RHEUMA- TEMPERANCE HOTEL, the Great International Exhibitions to any part of the World 8, g, Bridgewater Square Barbican London. , , TISM, , LUM- 7, , , gratis and post free. SCIATICA MOST CENTRAL for BUSINESS or PLEASURE. 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