CONTENTS. nearly 31, 143 dollars , with disbursements to the extent of 17, 296 dollars , the balance of cash in hand being slightly in excess of 13,934 dollars. On L EADERS 505 R EPORTS OF MASONIC MEETINGS— the Charity Fund account there is a balance to the good of 1520 dollars , United Grand Lodgi of Kngland 506 Craft Masonry 512 Consecration of the Bramston IJeaeh Instruction 512 while the Grand Librarian 's account is pretty nearly level as be tween the Lodge, No. 2ior , at Godalming 506 Royal Arch 512 appropriations and disbursements for books and periodicals , Src. ; but , as Provincial Grand Lodire of llamnshire and Rosicrncian Society 512 the Isle of Wight 506 booth Africa 513 regards the building expense, there is a balance due 10 Grand Secretary and Provincial Grand Lodjje of Srailbrdshire... 507 A New Masonic Hall for Bolton 513 Grand Master s Provincial Grand Lodge of Somersetshire 508 Masonic Centenary Celebration at Ports- against the account of nearly 444 dollars. As regards the Installation of the District Grand Master mouth 3 13 address, it contained ample references to the events of the past year, one of Jamaica 50S Grand livening Concert at Shanklin, Isle of Bro. Lane Masonic Records London and the provinces. jurisdictions are independent , and lodges are the gateways of admission. We judge so, at least, from the reports submitted at the meetings of those , that a Mason , legally to, in Is it not true^ as a Masonic canon Provincial Grand Lodges which have been held during the past few months, one of these independent jurisdictions , is such the wide wuild over ? as well as from the known condition of things in the Metropolitan area, and Can we sav no in harmony with our teaching that ' Masonry when labour is resumed we believe this judgment will be confirmed. We unites men of every country', sect, and opinion.'" Bro. G RANGLR thtu suppose it would be difficult to satisfy the energetic Secretaries of our Chari- points out that in Eng land , Scotland , and Ireland sojourners may be made ties that, all things considered , their prospects for the year 188 7 are about Masons, and he seriously questions the justice, but quite apart from any as gratif ying as they could be. They may, or they may not , be able to differences there may be between the laws ot these countries and the laws tit point to as numerous an array of Stewards as usual at this early date ; but Iowa on the subject , of requiring that any one who, in total i gnorance of one of the three has alread y enlisted the services of a Chairman , who is a all Masonic law, has been accepted as a member in one juri sdieliuii , should Provincial Grand Master, and we may perhaps hear of a second having be healed—that is, re-obli gated—in the jurisdiction in which lie happens to be achieved a like measure of success at an earJy date. At all events, it seems a resident. Without going more deeply into the question , it appears to us as if the prospects in this particular field of Masonic labour were on a level that Grand Master G RANGER 'S recommendation that it should be a law of with what they have been usually. If we cannot congratulate ourselves on the Grand Lodge of Iowa , " that Masons made under the laws of any their being any better , we may console ourselves with the belief that they jurisdictions are Masons in Iowa ," is in accordance with the requirements ot are not appreciably worse. As for the usual lodge work, we imagine that will reason and common sense. We are glad also to find that Bro. G RANGER follow the usual course. We may find a little falling off here and there ; had the courage to grapple boldly with the subject. It certainl y is not but this is, ordinarily, far more than counterbalanced by the greater interest every Grand Master in the United States who would have ful.owed his displayed in other quarters. The vitality of Masonry is an assured fact, which example. circumstances have little or no influence upon , and we doubt not the new # * season we are now looking forward to will demonstrate this satisfactoril y. I T will be seen from the Agenda Paper which appears in another part of # * # our columns that the business to be transacted at the Quarterl y Communi- WE gather much interesting andjnstructive information from the proceed- cation of United Grand Lodge is chiefl y of a formal character , and will occupy ings of the Grand Lodge of Iowa at its annual communication for the current the brethren but a short time to dispose of. It may, however , be deemed year. The communication was the 43rd since the establishment of this worthy of notice that of the fifteen warrants for new lod ges which have Grand Body, and was held at the Grand Opera House in the city of Des been granted by his Royal Highness the G RAND M ASTER since the June Moines on the 1st June last, and two following days, under the presidency Communication , ten are lor lod ges to be held in the Colonies, and that of of Bro. CHARLES T. G RANGER , M.W.G.M. There was a numerous attend- these ten as many as six are for lodges to meet in the colony of new South ance of Grand Officers, both Present and Past , of the representatives of Wales. This circumstance should have some wei ght with those Grand other Grand Lodges in alliance with that of Iowa, and of the representa- Lod ges in the United States and elsewhere which are m such a desperate tives of the daughter lodges. The bulk of the proceedings are, of course, hurry to recognise every newl y-established Grand Lod ge, no matter how of local interest ; but it is satisfactory to know that the Craft in this juris- questionable may be its claims to recognition. Thrrc is , for instance , a so- diction is in a highly prosperous condition. Thus the library has been called Grand Lodge of New South Wales, which has been recognised by enriched during the past year by the addition of a considerable number of many Grand Lodges, yet it is undoubtedl y an organisation established by volumes and medals, Bro. T. S. PARVIN , Grand Secretary, who is also a smail minority of the brethren located in that colony. And as warrants Grand Librarian , continuing to employ his energies, as heretofore, in are not granted except on petition made in accordance with the pre- acquiring the materials for extending a knowled ge of Masonic literature scri ptions of the law, it is evident from the fact of six fresh warrants having among the Craft in this jurisdiction. The reports as to lodges and member- been granted in the course of the last three months that our brethren in ship are also gratif ying. According to the roll , there are .169 lodges ; but New South Wales, instead of being anxious to determine their cuiineL 'titm 53 of these are extinct , or have made no returns, so that the number in active with the United Grand Lodge of England , are desirous of extending it , working condition is 418, with an aggregate membershi p of nearly 22,000. This is an unobtrusive , but important , fact , which must n.u be 1.) .t ': ;.il if Financially, too, Iowa is in a fortunate state. The Grand Treasurer 's by forei gn Grand Lod ges in their estimate of the pur i'.iji; manip le ! !>y ih< report, as regards the General Fund, shows a total of recei pts amounting to so-called Grand Lod ge of New South Wales. BRO . FREEMAN , the esteemed Provincial Grand Secretary of Sussex, has CONSECRATION OF THE BRAMSTON BEACH just issued his neat annual, g iving a detailed account of the especial LODGE, No. 2101, AT GODALMING. meeting of the Grand Lodge and Provincial Grand Lodge at Brighton on the 22nd June, 1886. Evidently it was the largest assemblage of Grand On Tuesday afternoon , the 17th inst., a new Masonic lodge was conse- crated, under the name of the Bramston Beach Lod , No. 2101 and at the Officers out of London that has ever been held, the attendance book .con- ge , same time the new Freemasons' Hall was opened. The latter has been erected names of the Grand Master of England (H.R.H. the Prince of taining the in South-street, at a cost of about £900, which has been admirably designed W ALES); the D.G.M. (th e Earl of LATIIOM ); the two Grand Wardens by Messrs. Wei man and Street, the architects, and the builders have been (Lord H ERSCHEL and Lord CHARLES BERESFORD) ; fourteen Provincial Messrs. Mitchell Bros., Shalford. Grand Masters ; three District Grand Masters ; eight Past Grand Wardens ; The consecration of the lodge devolved upon the RAV.P.G.M. of Surrey . Bro. General the two Grand and eight Past Grand Chaplains ; the Grand and two Brownrigg, C.B., who was assisted by D.P.G.M., Bro. Green- wood, amongst the others present being Bros. W. Bramston Beach, M.P., Past Grand Treasurers ; the President of the Board of General Purposes ; R.W.P.G.M. of Hants and Isle of Wight; the P.G. Officers of Surrey, and ; Grand Secretary of German Correspondence; thirty the Grand Secretary the brethren of the lodge, of which Bro. G. Gould is W.M. A special Present and Past Grand Deacons; and some forty other Grand Officers , service was held in the parish church in the afternoon , the sermon being making a grand total of considerably over one hundred. There were also preached by the Rev. W. Merrick, Millbank Prison. present the Earl of R OSSLVN, Past G.M. of Scotland ; the Earl of KINTORE , Between 50 and 60 afterwards attended the banquet provided in the Hall by Bro. Substitute G.M. of Scotland; Major-General LAURIE, G.M. of Nova Weedon , of the Angel Hotel, including the Mayor (Bro. S. Tanner), the Town Clerk (Bro. H. F. Day), and many other Masons from Scotia ; T. II. T ILTON, Past D.D.G.M. of New York ; and many other Godalming, Guildford, and Woking. The arrangements were well carried distinguished brethren , in honour of the installation of H.R.H. the Duke out by Bro. Alfred Gibbs, the Secretary. of CONNAUGHT as Prov. G.M. of Sussex. * s PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE I T would be difficult , if not impossible, to cite another such meeting of the OF HAMPSHIRE Grand Lodge held in a province, for, we believe, not even the one held in AND THE ISLE OF WIGHT , Truro, presided over by the G RAND M ASTER, was anything like so numer- The annual meeting ously attended. of the above province was held on [Thursday, the # *# 19th inst., at the Philharmonic Hall, Southampton, which was most appro- priatel y decorated for the occasion, and the numerous lodge banners hung and even the increased activity T HE continued prosperity, of the Provincial around the room greatly enhanced the Masonic appearance. There were of Sussex are thus assured, and, doubtless, its vitality Grand Lodge and present a very large concourse of brethren, amongst them being the energy will be commensurate with the dignity of its proceedings under such following:— exalted auspices. Bros. VV. W. Bramston Beach , M.P., R.W.P.G.M.; J. E. Le Feuvre, J.P., D.P.G.M.; R. Loveland Loveland, 1869, P.G.S.W.; J. B. Goldsmith, 309, P.G.J.W.; Rev . E. H. Elers, 319, and Rev. C S. Ward , 694, P.G. Chaps, j R. J. Rastrick, 1069. P.G. UNITED GRAND LODGE OF ENGLAND. Treas. ; E. Goble, 309, P.G. Sec. ; G. A. Mursell, 3S, P.G.S.D.; Dr. F. H. Elliott, 1373. P.G.S.D. ; S. Wheeler, 15:, P.G.J.D. ; R. R. L. Rosoman, 146 1, P.G.J.D. ; W. Gunnel], , Gieve, 106 P.D.G.D.C; G. Niven , is the business to be transacted on 342 P.G.S. of W.; J. J.P., 9, J. The following Wednesday, the 1st 1776, P.G. Swd. Br. ; J. Westaway, 1834, P.G. Std. Br. ; G. Cross, 359, P.G. Std. T>_ . nr r\__i. o_ . nV-» i» A \xr iw__j n r« A n . T rr .c-u :. prox. :— Dr.; vv. Lyari , 004, r.*j . r. , rt. vv. vvaru , 132 , L .ut.rt.r, ; 1. rwcuuiciu , jun., 131, 1. The minutes of the Quarterly Communication of the 2nd June for P.G. Org. ; G. L. Stobbs, 175 ; E. Nayler, 92S ; J. R. P. Sharp, 1112; J. Jackson, R.M.A., 142S ; and F. Cooper, 1S84, P.G. Stewards; J. Exell, 4S7, P.G. Tyler; confirmation. Roebuck, P.G. Std. Br. England ; F. Binckes, P.G.S. England; W. St. John Caws, 2. Report of the Board of Benevolence for the last quarter, in which are 416 (S.C.), P.P.G. Org. Victoria , Australia ; H. C. Manners, W.M.; F. Rutland , C. Airs ;— J.W. ; T. W. Faulkner, P.P.G.J.W., Treas. ; J. Leftivich, S.D.; J. , P.M., recommendations for the following grants, viz. D.C. ; R. Cullingford, I.G.; H. H. Wheeler, P.M., Reg. ; R. L. Roberton, P.M.; Taylor ¦? ¦; The widow of a brother of the Cestnan Lodge, No. 425, Chester £75 o o 1. M. ; and E. Youmr. Tvler : W. StODher. W.M. : I. Marks. I.P.M.: A brother of the Royal Albert Lodge, No. 907, London ...... 50 o o A. Gover, J.W.; L. J. Carter, S.D. ; I. Pickstock, Steward ; W. H. Jacob, P.P. The widow of a brother of the St. George's and Corner Stone G.S. ; and C. Sims, Tyler; S. Clarke, W.M. ; F. Osborne, S.W.; R. F. Osborne, Lod ge, No. 5, London ...... 50 o o J.W. j J. Blount Thomas, P.M., Treas. ; C. 1. Phillips, P.P.G.S.D., Org. ; H. A brother of the Domatic Lodge, No. 177, London ...... 50 o o Abraham, Steward ; G. Dunlop, P.P.G.S.D. ; M. Miles, P.P.G.D.C.; C. W. A. A brother of the Zetland Lod ge, No. 1005, Gloucester ...... 50 o o Jellicoe, P.P.G.J.D.; J. Cole, P.P.G. Reg. ; S. Myer, P.M. ; G. Davis, P.M. ; J. '1 he four orphan children of a brother of the St. Maurice Lodge, Robertson, P.M.; T. Dartneil, P.M.; and I. Biggs, Tyler; J. B. Jenkins, W.M. ; No. 1SS5 , Plympton...... 50 o o W. J. Van Marie, S.W.; J. C. Webber, S.W. ; G. H. Rolls, Steward ; W. Farrance, A brother of the Lodge of Unity, No. 1S3, London ...... 50 o o I.P.M. ; J. White, S. B. Morse, and F. Walden, 132 ; J. G. Garnham, W.M.; J. H. A brother of the Lodge of Israel, No. 205, London ...... 150 o o Wavell, S.D.; Rev. R. S. Wood , B.A., Chap. ; G. Wyatt, P.P.G.S.W. ; J. Golden, A brother of the Prudent Brethren Lodge, No. 145, London ... 100 o o P.M. ; and C. E. Lock, P.M. 151; H. Durrant, W.M. ; H. E. Matthews, S.W.; A brother of the Lodge of Foititude and Old Cumberland , No. 12, G. H. Pack, P.G.J.D. ; J. Lowe, P.M. ; and B. J. Marvin, P.M. 175 ; C. T. Miles, London ...... 100 o o W.M. ; J. Stonham, Sec ; W. B. Rogers, P.P.G. Reg. ; J. Druitt, jun „ P.P.G. S.W. ; and W. Merson, P.M. 195 ; G. Carter, Tyler 257 ; D. G. Gilmour, W.M. ; Rev. 3.—R EPORT OF THE BOARD OF G ENERAL PURPOSES : A. C. Hervey, P.P.G. Chap., Chap. ; Rev. A. A. Headley, P.P.G. Chap., Sec ; A. R. Holbrook , P.M. ; I. W. Gieve, P.M. ; A. Eames, Tyler ; J. C. Burbage, To the United Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of u ivi I \\T . T 01-. p n . c r\ D n n r\ r» . 1 \\1 o D \lt . I r,. ni ce, j.vv .., j. oiater , o.u.j o. uuic, r.r .u.i^.i*. > diiu vv. ucnv , i .111. Jiy j J. England. Masterman , 340 ; Fred. Sanders, W.M. ; W. Beuttell, S.W.; Dr. C. Knott, P.M. ; The Board of General Purposes beg to report that they have received J. Bussey, j. Madge, G. Copus, Tyler; J. E. Aldis, W.M.; John Adams, P.P.G. u.C Sec. ; W. Baker and T. G. Dacombe, Stwds.; H. Coles an application from Messrs Malby and Sons, the tenants of the , Jenvey, I.G.; A. J. , , premises in P.P.G.D.C.; J. Clark, P.M. ; H. P. Arthur, P.M. ; H. Webb, P.M.; M. Emanuel Middle Yard , for a renewal of their present lease, which expires September, P.P.G. Reg. ; J. Beo, W. G. Middleton , J. Atkins, R. H. Brannon , W.M.; J. 1880, for a term of 21 years. Barford , P.P.G.D.C , S.W.; Rev. S. Scott, P.P.G.C., Chap.; J. Lemon , P.P.G.S. of W., Treas.; H. P. Aslatt, P.P.G.S.D.; D. of C.; S. Dacombe, I.G. ; W. Furber, The Board having considered the app lication , recommended that a P.P.G.J.D.; E. T. Howell , P.P.G.S. of W.; C. Cox, P.P.G. btwd. ; H. Lashmore, renewal of the lease until the 24th June, 1905, be granted at the present P.M.; ]. Candy, 1. Barnes, C. Harrington , Tvler; 1. T. Thackara, W.M.; I. W. Boughton , S.W.; W. Bates, S.D. ; J. Jenkins, J.D.; R. W. Beale, P.P.G. Std. rental of £150 per annum. Br. ; H. E. Loader, I.P.M. ; W. M. Outridge, P.M.; H. P. Holley, P.M.; G. (Si gned) THOMAS FENN , Smith, Tyler ; J. J. Webber, ..P.M. ; V. P. Anslc, J.D. ; J. Petherick, P.M. 551 ; Freemasons' Hall, London, W.C. President. J. Dew, P.P.G. Reg. ; J. Puntis, P.P.G.D.C; and J. Gibson, P.M. 694; A. Dashwood, W.M.; W. Hammond Riddetr Rev. N. Palmer, P.P.G.S.W., Chap. ; August, 1886, , Sec ; J. 17th Lord John H. Taylour, P.D.G.S.W. (N.S.W.), P.M.; J. B. Harrison , W.M. 123 ; lo the report is subjoin ed a statement of the Grand Lodge accounts at H. Kimber, P.M. 804 ; W. Shepherd, P.P.G.J.D. Lincolnshire, 85S ; J. E. Thornton. the last meeting of the Finance Committee, held on Friday, the 13th day of W.M.; W. J.ISmitb, S.W. ; J. Butt, Sec ; G. F. Lancaster, P.P.G.J.D. ; R. W. Mitchell , P. Dep. G.D.C. ; J. Woodhoufe, P.P.G. Swd. Br. ; and J. Fowles, 928; August inst., showing a balance in the Bank of England (Western Branch) W. T. Deepree, W.M. 106 R. B. Smith, P.M. 1007; J. H. Allden, W.M. ; W. of 9; of £365° 3s - I ^ , « an^ 'n tne hands the Grand Secretary for petty cash J. Rix, P.M., W.M. ; and Major G. Douglas, P.P.G. Swd. Br. 133 1 ; J. W. Chuter, £100, and for servants' wages £ioo, and balance of annual allowance for W.M.; Rev. J. C. Witton , S.W. ; and Dr. C. V. Helsdon , P.P.G.D.C. 1373 ; E. Pratt, library £14 17s. 3d. W.M.; J. Mitchell , S.W. ; J. Rudd y, J.W. ; and G. F. Williams, Treas. 1428; E. Waters, U.C; J. Methven , P.M.; D. O. Hobbs, P.M. ; W. H. Chapman, P.M.; 4. I he annual report of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution for Rear Admiral T. H. M. Martin , P.P.G.S.W. ; A. J. Brawn, P.M. ; H. Esterford , E. Aged Freemasons and the Widows of Freemasons, dated the 21st May, Edward, and E. Young, Tyler; Wm. Rice, P.P.G.D. Somerset, 1755 ; J. M. Foster, 1886, including the following alterations in the laws, will be laid before W.M.; G. Ayhvard , S.D.; C. G. Adames. P.M.; E. S. Main , P.P.G.D.C. ; J. F. Grand Lodge :— Parkinson , Tyler; A. Al gar, W.M. ; A. M. Bailey, S.W. ; G. Heathcote, J.W.; " Rule 2 to read 'The Grand Master for the time being shall be Presi- j. S. Pearce, P.P.G.D.C. ; J. Harle, P.P.G. Purs. ; W. Gringer, P.M. ; H. Hussey, Scwd.; N. Beavis, C. Hicks, T. Boyers, J. Good win, E. Dysdale, D. Meldrum, H. C. dent of the Institution. The Treasurer of the Institution shall be elected Hevring, Walton , S. G. Head , T. Berridire, W. Vare, Tyler ; G. T. Cunningham , annually on the third Friday in May.' " W.M.; andJ.S. Gardner, S.W. 1834 ; G.T.CIuett, St.vd. ; J. Bunt , iun., P.M.; J. "To alter Rule 14 by erasing the word ' Grand ' on the third and sixth Connor, P.P.G. Sec ; and H. Pigeon, jun., 1869; H. Pottle, W.M. ; F. H. King, lines on page 14, and the word ' Grand ' on the fifth line of page 15." I.P.M.; W. Bellinger, J.D. ; J. T. Burchett , P.M.; and D. Davis, 1SS3 ; A. Greenham, W.M.; and John Bailey, I.P.M., 1SS4; H. Long, W.M. ; H. W. Townsend, P.P. List of Lod ges for which warrants have been issued by the M.W. Grand G.D.; and Mansell, Tyler, 1903 ; Col. J. A. R. Mead, R.A., J.D. 1971 ; S. H. Sims, Master since the last Quarterly Communication of Grand Lodge. 1007 ; H. Harbir, W.M.; and Major Shalder Smith, P.P.G.S.W., 2ro(3 ; J. Palmer, No. 2:59.—The Carrington Lod Kogarah R.A., W.M.; G. F. Bevis, S.W. ; P. H. Emanuel, J.W. ; W. Miller, S.D. ; C. G. ge, , New South Wales. , , „ 2160.—The Windsor Adames, P.M. ; G. Reading, J. Prior, and J. T. Wells. Tyler 206S ; J. Brickwoo d Social Lodge, Windsor, New South Wales. W.M.; and S. Hyams, Sec, 2074 ; Powell W.M.; and W. Green, S.W., 2153; and „ 2161. —The John Williams Lodge, Ruadiveek, New South Wales. others. „ 2162.—The Tyrrell I.eilh Lodge, Baroda , Bombay. The Provincial Grand Lodge was opened in due form, and the minutes „ 2163.—The Jersey Lodge, Southall , Middlesex. of the previous meeting were read and confirmed, after which the report of „ 2164.—The St. German 's Ij ad^c, Peel , Isle of Man. ,, 2163.—The St. George's Lod ge, Perth , West Australia. the Audit Committee and the Provincial Grand Treasurer's accounts were ,, 2166.—The Cothele Lod ge, Calstock , Cornwall. received and adopted , the D.P.G.M. remarking upon the result of what had „ 2167.—The Star of the West Lodge, Hughcnden , Queensland. been done in respect to the Masonic Charities—Bro . Lintock, P. M., had —The Derb Allcroft Lod ge, ~ „ 2168. y Islington. been elected to the Benevolent Institution , and three boys and four ,, 2169.—The Osborne Lod ge, East Cowes, Isle of Wi ht. g irls had also been el ected to the Masonic Charities. While these results „ 2170.—The St. George Lodge, Colombo, Ceylon. g ,, 2171.—The Burwood Lodge, Btirwood , New South Wales. were so far satisfactory, he urged that more might be done if there were ,, 2172.—The Molong Lod ge, Molong, New South Wales. greater oneness of feeling and voting among the Masons. At the present ,, 2173.—The Loyalty Lod ge, Gundngai , New South Wales. time there were scarcely three-fourths the number of votes that ought to be obtained ; and the 3000 Masons in the province would vote with far greater that anything they could give him would be an adequate recognition of his power if their votes, instead of being split up, were all concentrated in the services ; but at the same time it would be a proof of the esteem and regard hands of the Committee. (Applause.) entertained towards him by the brethren with whom he had been associated The Prov. Grand Treasurer's accounts were passed , and showed a so many years. Some delay had occurred in making the presentation , and balance of £378 14s . iod. ; the expenditure included 25 guineas to each of it was thought that the Prov. Grand Lodge meeting afforded the best the three Masonic Charities, and 50 guineas to the Provincial Charity opportunity of doing so. As Prov. Grand Master he was very had glad indeed Association ; a Southampton Harbour Board Bond of ^100 been paid to be their spokesman on that occasion—to say how pleased he off during the year, and that amount, with ^700 invested, represented the was to be the medium of offering this present to Bro. Le F'euvre, capital funds of the Provincial Grand Lodge. and asking his acceptance of it. Although but a small recognition of At the suggestion of the P.G.M., Bro. ROBERTSON proposed , and it his services it was nevertheless an evidence of the high regard and esteem was carried, that £100 should be re-invested. in which he was held by every brother in the province. The present before Bro. R. J. Rastrick, 1069, was unanimously re-elected Prov. Grand him was a silver tea service, but that did not embrace the whole amount Treasurer, and the P.G.M. expressed how much the province was indebted collected—^113 Ss. t)d.—and the remainder would be at Bro. Le Feuvre's to Bro. Rastrick for the valuable services he had rendered in managing disposal. He would now ask him , on behal f of the brethren of the province, the province. to accept the presentation, assured that he would look upon it as an ex- Bro. R ASTRICK suitably responded. pression of their appreciation , and of the hi gh regard in which he was held, Bro. G. F. LANCASTER , P.P.G.J.D., proposed , as an addition to Rule (Applause.) XL. of the Prov. Grand Lodge Bye-laws, which provides for an annual the presentation consisted ot a very handsome silver tea service (pur- contribution of 25 guineas to each of the Masonic Charities, that " a dona- chased in London) of a very chaste design, and enclosed in an oak case, tion of 25 guineas should also be given yearly to the Hampshire and Isle of together with a cheque for £50. Wight Masonic Educational and Benevolent Institution." He said that the W. Bro. J. E. LE FEUVRE , D.P.G.M., who was enthusiasticall had in aid of y sum of ^400 already been received that Institution , and a applauded, said that, although he had heard something of this gratif ying further sum of £100 promised. The Institution was calculated to be of mark of their approbation being in the air, he had no direct intimation that great permanent advantage, and he suggested that the brethren of the pro- the Provincial Grand Master was going to be kind enough to transfer their vince might materially aid it by an annual subscription , say of 5s. each. very handsome testimonial to him on that occasion. Therefore he had had After some discussion taking place, no opportunity of considering what it would be desirable for him to say. Bro. LANCASTER, in response, replied that such a resolution being But he thanked them beyond anything that words could express , and carried would not affect prejudicially the support rendered to the Masonic assured them that he appreciated most fully their kindl y recognition of the Charities ; he had refrained hitherto from making any individual appeal to work he had done. If imperfect—as all work to a certain extent must be— the brethren, but intended to do so forthwith. it had at least been rendered to the province, for the benefit cf Masonrv, to The resolution was put and carried with app lause. the best of his ability, and with a sincerely loving heart. (Hear, hear.) Bro. G. F. LANCASTER then announced that Bro. Lieut. J. Knowles, Some years had now elapsed since he first took UD the Secretarial work in R.M., W.M. 1903, had given a cheque for 50 guineas to the Hampshire the province ; and it was with the greatest, satisfaction that he had been Benevolent Institution,, being a moiety of 100 guineas generously contri- enabled to transfer it, largely increased in volume, to a successor who was buted by him, the other half of which would go the Masonic Charities. able to carry it out, not only as well , but much belter than he had done. (App lause.) He thanked them very sincerely indeed for their kindly expressed approval On the motion of Bro. W YATT , the sum of £20 was voted to the widow of his work as embodied in the presentation. The Provincial Grand and family of the late Bro. Robert Reed, the circumstances of whose case Master had shown them the silver service which they had so considerately were fully explained. presented to him ; but he had not mentioned the greater part of the , 10a being erased Decembor, up a prayer. 27th 1752) thus feaving 16 vacant. Then 16b was chartered (London) loth January, bin Was The ceremony of installation was then performed by Bro. J. W. Whit- 1753; , erased on 71I1 August, 1754. 16c (London) was afterwards started in April , bourn , P.D.D.G.M., in a solemn and impressive manner. The investiture but lapsed about ; after which ioWwas finall and enthroning were done with marked ability, and were witnessed cy the 1757, 1760 y granted loth Jul y 1 8 10, becoming in 1S14, and from 1S32 , and has continued to brethre n with rapt attention. The District Grand Master having been 27 25 be the " Robert Burns " Lodge, London. There are several instances of two, proclaimed by the D.G.D.C, according to Masonic custom , the first act of three, four, and even five warrants being authorised in this fashion homage was peiformed by the P.D.D.G.M. , under one number, by the " Atholl " Masons ; the " Moderns " also doing a little An address of welcome on behalf of the District Grand Lodge was read in the same line at times. by the P.D.D.G.M. The numeration of 1755, which is a long one , was not exhausted until The Masters and Wardens of the private lodges under the District page 120 of the work was reached Grand Lod , 1770 concluding at page 145, and 1780 ge of Jamaica were introduced by the Director and Assistant is nowrunning out , so that very soon the " Union " list will be reached , when Director of Ceremonies, according to seniority, and presented addresses all will be plain sailing. Page 152 , before us now, ends with the " Prince of from their respective lodges. Wales' Lodge," London , of 20th August, 17S 7, the numeration at thin A magnificent banquet was afterwards served, and, justice having been stage requiring but five columns. The painstaking author considers tint done to the good things provided , the usual toasts were given and about 150 pages more will be sufficient to give all the lodges down to the responded to. month of issue. ** We should mention that the Engraved Lists of 1723 and 1725 (two BRO. LANE'S MASONI C RECORDS. additions) are given in the work, and a (me facsimile o( the late issue of 1725 is to be the appropriate frontisp iece of the work, which , by gracious per- The volume of " Masonic Records " by Bro. John Lane, of Torquay, mission , is to be dedicated to H.R.H.. the Prince of Wales, Grand Master. The introduction by Bro. Hughan , Past S.G.D., about which so much has alread been written, and from which so much is with a list of all the known y Engraved Lists, and a preface by Bro. John Lane, P.M. 1402 , will doubt- expected, is rapidl y approaching completion. F'ull y one half has been less add much to the value of the volume, as we understand these portions printed (over 150 pages) so that the most difficult portion—relating to the of the "Masonic Records " will be devoted to an elucidation of various prob- early lodges with their numerous changes in numbers and places of lems connected with the subject , and thus aid Masonic students in meeting—is now in print. appreciating the numerous details embraced in this great work, which we The work will be divided into four parts. I. " The Grand Lodge of all confidentl y anticipate will be ready in October or early in November. England held at York," and its subordinates. II. " The Grand Lodge of England, south of the river Trent," and its few lodges. III. (a) "The H ERMKTIC P HILOSOPHY .—It is not quite easy to say what this term Grand Lodge of England" (premier organisation of the kind.) (b) " The really implies. If it means anything, it relates to the philosop hical Grand Lodge of England, according to the Old Institutions. " (c) " The teaching of a supposed Hermetic Brotherhood , as derived fro m ihc works United Grand Lodge of Eng of Hermes Trismegistus ori ginall y, and subsequently of his followers , who land (with the lodges also under each of the , and were believers in foregoing being practised alchemy and studied the occult sciences over 3600 in number !) IV. The Index. the Philosop her's Stone and the Elixir of Life. Il is idle to attempt to Parts I. and II. were soon disposed of , as but few lod ges were warranted cover this simple fact with a jargon of meaningless words and technical under the auspices of York , and those were confined to England exclusively. absurdities. The Hermetic Philosophy is, as far as we can reach into its Part III. Division (a) is also concluded , page 14S having seen the end of the profundity to-day, very questionable indeed ; and though there may be it cannot be treated as a hilosoph ' Ancient ," or " Atholl " Lodges. Some of the special features of this truth mixed up with its fallacies, p y in any branch of the subject are true sense of the word. Latterly a great deal of nonsense has been written of a most interesting character, especially the Hermetic Philosophy." Any scientific treatment of it is, \vc curious Lists about " of Lodges 1751-2, first detected by Bro. Lane in what is believe, impossible, as a good deal is attributed to it which it never pro- known as " Morga n 's Register," that of 1752-4, with dates of warrants, fessed to hold or to teach. As far as we can master the Hermetic treatises, Willi the " moving up " of certain numbers , previousl y unnoticed , being the greater portion of their teaching turned upon the transmutation of the adaptation of Hebrew cabalistic forms particularly valuable, as also the incomplete Roll of 1755-7. These are metals, the Philosop her's Stone, all and words to magical ceremonies, the question of nativities , and the whole preparatory to the real text of the work which begins at page 9. From machinery of judicial astrology. That there may have been , in ignorant _ a careful examination of the printed sheets of the final revise, hernalia of rubbish , we do not kindl times, some teaching beneath all this parap y placed at our disposal at Torquay by Bro. Lane, we consider deny; but, as far as we can see, that " residuum " was very small , and the arrangement of the typo all that is needful to enable the reader now is no longer useful or valuable to man.—Kenuing' s Cyclopedia of at a glance to recognize existing lodges, and to note the towns in which the Freemasonry. meetings are now or have inns, been held , all alterations in the rooms, halls, * As this goes to the Press, Bro . Lane tells us that tG more pM[C5 have ujcn taverns, or hotels being easily detected. The various sizes and styles of printed, and the 17S 1 numeration has been exhausted.—ED. FM. rt rp W.STAPIiETOTT&Co.to . The Gold Medal Inventions Exhibition, 1885 1 J- respectfully beg invite atten- x^vP • Ay The Gold Medal of the Society of Arts, 1885. *V tion to the midcrnrentioned WINES, all The Report upon the Steinway Pianos by the JOHN GOW, Musical Jury of the Inventions Exhibition was # f\ of which are shipped to them direct- /^wA^y ' )', j £g\ hif/hcr than that of any other Maker. •«!$§-' NEW BROAD ST., E.C. ed * A^< \> d SHERRIES 20s., 24s., 28s., 30s., 36s., per doz *" ^r i.Outsiile Railway Station). v> CV9> v PORTS 19s., 24s., 28s., 34s., 42s. „ >»<^y AT STEINWAY Grand ^ ^ CLARETS 12s., 16s., 20s., 24s., 30s., 36s. „ v HONEY LANE MARKET, CHEAPSIDE. \ ^J > r\T\\^y CHAMPAGNES of all Brands at the x£y and Upright PIANOS "gOt) 93) THEOBALD'S RD., HOLBORN, W.C. \ V rv > /^V^£> Are the Cheapest Itcctusc the Best and f\V v)' lowest quotations. Their celebrated ^v Most BROMFTON ROAD S.W. «o .. ^t ; §> -\J Durable. 125, , v Epernay, introduced by them in 1S33, at HOW has on > r> v^ all *-p Co STEINWAY & SONS are the only Mann fact n- 10HN always sale the _ ^VS 6s. per dozen , is specially recommended . _ " rers who make all the component parts of theii n \^tC&' 3 Price List other Wines VI J>* l.arscst Stock in London of the Very Best of and ^v, / Tianoforl es exterior and interior (mc'liuling K*^^ r>^ / the casting oE the full Metal Frames), in their Quality at Lowest Prices. Barrelled .-rt wV Spir.ts will be sent on application to own Factories. VXjjr / V)>*¦ 203, REGENT ST., comer of Condnit-st., W. V ' Descriptive Catalogues sent, free on application. ry£$t$ PERFECTLY -FITTED O YSTER SALOON STEINWAY HALL, 15 & 17, Lower Seymour Street, Portman Square, London, W. | | Now Open at New Ilroad Street. CHARLES E. ALLEN , LE METROPOLITAN FREE CHA S LANCASTER , Ladies' and Gentlemen 's Boot Maker, HOSPITAL, KINGSLAND ROAD. " SJ (({MStHOH O UHC3.) (Awai-ded^ 15 Prizes and Medals.) City Offices: 163, Bishopsgate Street Without, E.C. OK 69 VtOVAL UTPC^ ISVKXTflll AM) PATKXTKE TTI K , JERMYW STREET, '^^^ 4-RARREI, BREECHLOADLNG HAHMERIESS 4 Doors from St. James's Street, London , S.W. The Committee earnestly APPEAL for EUNDS in AID of the NEW 3UILDING which is intended to supply the FOB BOOK, Prize Medals at the Great Exhibitions of 1SJ1, 1861 and 1S67. GUN, RIFL E, & PISTOL sorely needed want of Hospital accommodation in the RABBIT The Gold Medal, 1870. , (WL.|itlil71b. loz.) (Wcidhtiolb. ) (-iro lioro, 21b. Ooz.) North of London and for current expenses. ' ' " THE COLINDIA3>T,» Contributions will be most thankfully received by the WXEBB Hankers, Messrs. Glyn, Mills, and Co., 67, Lombard- A RIFI- ED GUN '"OK SHOT AND BALL, - J, AND MHITARY G. CORDING Co, street, E.C. j by the Chairman, Joseph Ery, Esq., 21, and IUusti -ntcd lirtuilcii rricr Lists Free on Application, r^f FOR THE BEST Gresham House, Old Broad-street, E.C. ; and by LARGE BORE »>"«' i' riecs/or Cash. ^ GEORGE CROXTON, Secretary. RIFLES. 51, NEW BOND ST., W. Established ISM. WATERPROOFS ARTIFICIALas TEETH GREAT CLEARANCE SALE FOR ^v/ Such have boon found to "be the most useful ft ^3'^ *> yj :md durable, SUl'JL'LIKl) by the actual makers ^ <^> /: 4.y , from 2s.Gd. each ; an upper or lower set from § SHOOTING , J* T *-$d v\" 25s " "Pwards. Teeth extracted by gas. War- Vvr -O /C> rented to give perfect satisfaction. No pain CHDTA.aUSS & EARTHENWARE £ FISHING , ^ PIONEER WORKS, BntMINGHAH ; Tito AV <,V J | I| Conduit Street, Regent Street, London, SPECIALITIES IN CASEIAGES . cN vjX' A. y's Warehouses, NEW LISTS Prize Medals Awarded and Diploma Honour, London, 1884. ri^^ <^ FREE. 26 Catalogues free, MAKYLEBONE . LONDON O^ \y Sole M akers of the " STANDARD " ^ c , «3^^ '^»1 (T"e Oldest Store Warehouses, Es- X LANDAUS AND VICTORIAS &c, v »o ^ HAMMERI.ESS GUN. '^ N 'V tablished 7ojxars), forStorinRl'urniturc & The lightest easiest, , , Luggage, and most elegant of summer carriages for SALE , Specially-built Warehouses and Fire-proof " option of Purchase. On view, 67, George-street, Baker-street, and \ sfp* O* Strong Rooms. Office— E DWD. TILBURY , 92-94 , Gloucester-road, South Kensington, S.W, SEBJEANTS PUEE TEA & Co., 35, High-st., St. Marylebone, W. AT 1 LuND HOUSE TO LET (eight rooms) with & BLOCKLEY , or without shop, near the General Post Office. Two Shillings & Half-a-Crown. ^^J*^ ' 1 ,p*^ Church Cloeks Tateut Cliiminjr Machines, EMPLOYMENT , as CLERK, COL- t , COVENTRY ST., LONDON, W. ' Clihnhitt Clocks, Housil Clocks. ^<0 f^>r LECTOR, STOREKEEPER, &c, is urgently /y (\P Watch and Clock Manufacturers to the Ad- V Itoyal Geographical Society, Wa- required by advertiser (M.M.), 35 y»ars of age ; several j AV/af.] Till" ; [ J SOJ . r\ ^ niirally, -rV^.V ,»<> Olllce, India (jareimncut. years in th e army ; first-class testimonials as to character Or G 42, PALL MALL, LONDON, S.W. j and and ability.—Address H. J. F.,4 1, Sussex-st., London, S.W. " UMENLY IGARETTES Rampart Row, Bombay. <(&>V * < Posstssinj;D an aroma" ofC . " v\ <\-* passing excellence, FREEMASON'S WIDOW7" -VA\^ and nnetjiiallctl in the world. Manufac- vvho A THY l"rccl h >* A C PARASCMO & CO.. of is in distressed circumstances, has THREE MA- V^ * * x^s\,^ V^ Dumenlv .Yenijch , Turkev. liach Cigarette SONIC FRAMED PICTURES to dispose of (very rare) ^ bears llic Trade ' AjV ^L Mark , " DUftlKNLY ," and can be had a BARGAIN.—App ly 14, Danville-road, S>^)^ an t ^I°noSr''un5» None others are gen- I. BEASLEY'S BOOTS, ' connoiseur of their superiority. CAMBRIDGE GRADUATE combined with _ _, . ;i tnc United „ A (P.M. and P.Z.).—PRIVATE TUITION in the f&xSP' ^ole ''^rcss'n Kingdom— TRUE PIT , BOOTS ! CLASSICS, MATHEMATICS, ENGLISH, &c. Lectures C)> 57, Pall Mall, London, W on various subjects. Schools visited. Foreigners taught 28, QUEEN VICTORIA ST. eans of French. Hear the Mansion House). English by m —Address, F. D., 62, By Appointmentto the Royal Family Lancaster-road, Notting-hill, W. Orders in SPECIALITY— . ^ Specialities-Hand-Sewn. Special BOOTS ! a few days. Large Stock to select from. ARIS EDUCATIONAL ESTAB- WEDDING CAKES. Gold Medal Awarded at the London International LISHMENT for the Sons of Gentlemen. Princi _ Exhibition , Crystal I'alaec, 1SS1. pal : ^ M. G. Ovrde, Officier d'Academie, late Inspector of the HERBERT and JONES £. \3 Ecole Superieure de Commerce de Paris, and Translator of .I' luiiKlinuelV) (From II.J1. Kitelien) \£ . ^J FUNERAL REFORM. Higgenson 's United States History. For terms, address Cooks and Confectioners. Simiitc, Reverent , :md I IH-XIICIIFIVC Funerals. Explanatory l'ainphlet gratis. G. Ovree, 14, Rue David, Passy, Paris. W Dinners, Wedding breakfasts, and Hall ^xfX ^ LONDON NECROPOLIS CO., S;»pP L'r-s supplied . • 2. LANCASTER l'LACU . STRAND, W.C. LODGE OF QUATUOR CORONATI •18, KENSINGTON HIGH STREET, W. PATENT EARTH TO EARTH PERISHABLE COFFINS. No. 2076.—Freemasons' Hall.—Sir Charles Warren Esttlbli *li,;l iil lU ycrn-6. (G.C.M.G.), W.M. A Paper " The Steinmetz Theory, " Cr itically Examined " will be read by Bro. G. W. S PETH, By Appointment to H.R.H. theJPrineess of Wales. CHAMPAGNE^f~o> Sec, on T HURSDAY , Sept. 2, at 5.30 p.m. Visitors are hereby invited to attend. Notice of such intention is not § MA ISON ISIDORE, g necessary, but will be esteemed as a favour by the Secre- tary, G. W. Speth, Margate, ff\ ( ESTAULISHKD 1827). Q in order to facilitate the arrangements. Dinner Tickets of ,' and Childre n 's Haircutling on Scientific -,. ^ S. per %"*_ the Secretary in the ?- Ladle.- ^V^ doz. les. Latest improvements in Coverings 1—1 ^V^^VJ « Lodge-room at 3s. 6d. each (exclusive of Wine). ¦rf Princi p A Trbl Solicited . Q 's Medics. Mxtrait Yegetai — ^30^WVW^ A Zi for lialdness. liaume \^ ^ 19, SWALLOW ST. N ' JS Pummade a la Keine for the Hair. Uj VJ>^ 'K CCIDE NTFT NSURANCE , COM ^ ~ . P/CCADIU.Y LONDON W. ^ ^ 14, BEW HOK STREET , M ANCHESTER SQUARE , W , , A PANY, LIMITED. 10, ST. SWITHIN'S LANE, LONDON E.C. DIABET ES. EPILEPSY. , GOUT . HOBBS, HART & COMPANY General Accidents. I Personal Injuries g Railway Accidents. | Deaths by Accident. PATIENTS suffering from the above com- 76 & 77, Cheapside, London. £ Makers to Her Majesty, C. HARDING, Manager. pl.-iints should winter in NfCE, where they ^ (/) !« My Special Appointment, A . I>. May ijlli, 1S7G . car. be successfully treated by a new cure at " MASONIC EXHIBITI ON Q/ "Strong Kooms, Doors, Locks, ami Safes, THE , JZ To the liank of England and its Branches. SCHNEE'S (of Carlsbad) WINTER SHANKLIN , I.W. Dr. Q o Qr\r\GUINEAS REWARD, SANATORIUM H H an<1 Co *•* 2 C3 \-S \J *> - to renew their oiler from THE WORSHIPFUL MASTER of the HINE ODGE January ' C L has Q June, lHHb , as at the Inter- the honour to announce that the Prov. G. Master of ^* national Inhibition 'of 1862, also at Paris 186 and Hamp- , 7, shire and the Isle of Wi VARNISH „ again at Vienna, in 1873, to any person who could pick ght, the H.W. Bro. W. W. B. A NEW (A CO their locks (then and now en exhibit and supplied to B EACH , M.P., will OPEN th e EXHIBITION on T HURS- (A SPIRIT COPAL), * fc * * ^< t£ M tnc public) with their Patent Combined Protectors, DAY, SEI-TEMDER yth, at 2 o'clock in Masonic Clothing. but the then made was not Clear as water or platc-Klnssjncverbefore \ ^ jTt challenge accepted, The Exhibit s will number 14 O0, and the Catalogue will con- mimitef. lard , ^ ^ although the locks were examined bv severa l mechanics. produced : dries in live + $ O tain over 100 pages of closely-printed matter, and will be and brilliant . A bottle, post f>cc , ^*- O These were the only locks exhibited under actual durable , ^. Q offered at 2s. Od. each. More than half being already sold, stamp-. --Mr . STENT, J, Coventry < challenge to pick, I ' Q Jv 1-4 a n early appli cation is invited. Street . Lim.liin . VV. I'.stnblished 3 yenr!^__ Pn N, H ,—Skilled mechanics accepting the above oiler are expected to master Ki ght Lever Locks as a qualili- Special Fares from Portsmouth and Southampton, in- " *h atcation . IL , II , and Co., not being eligible to exhibit cluding Admission to the Exhibition, are advertised at 5s. the Indentions J^ Exhibition , iHHg, again make the Return Tickets. BUMSTED^ above offer as a test of the non-pickability of their 2 Admission on the Opening Day, 2s. Cd. each 1 WILLIAM ST., Combined Protector Locks. ; following 36, KING T A Q days, is. B.C. A AU^RLE ~j N.H . —iLi.UKTiuiKD LIST OF TIIK VARIOUS S ERIKS of LONDON , J7* Suites of Locks, Safes, &c, as designed for Palaces, Tickets and Catalogues can be obtained of the Worshipful As supp lied to Ori J-/ 1 • fH Banks, Motels, Cottages, &c. ( on application , Master, Bro. A LFRED G REENHAM , 3, Alexandra-terrace, Her Majesty the Queen. CO Manufactories—ARLINGTON STREET, N, Shanklin, I. of VV. of Bro. Binckes. The general body of the Craft, however, Past Grand Officers, who were all summoned to present the Eslab .l DUE R , ['»49. will only hear or read the broad fact that a certain resolu- medal voted by the Grand Lodge to our K.W. liro. tion to vote a sum of money towards the Binckes' Testi- Plummer, P.S.G.W., in consequence of his avocation pre- / i 46, NEW BOND ST., W., monial was rejected at the July Quarterly Court of the venting his attendance at the last Grand Lodge, and , fro m ^ ° Boys' School, and this, without explanation , is very likely the same reason, being obl i ged to leave London prior to the />> CALLORD & CALLOBD, to exercise a prejudicial influence. For this reason the next meeting of the Gd. Lod ge. 4^ Queen' s Terrace , St. John ' s Wood. letter from "T HE SECRETARY OF NO . 1302," which you "The Grand Committee liavinrr been convened in due form the K.W. Deputy «^ / Vanstoall parts Daily. Himpers&Tins published last week comes most opportunely. , Grand Master , after exp laining ^K/) / packed for the country with Biscuits , &c. But my particular purpose in writing on the same subject the object of this meeting, and referred to the vote of the ? ' l'rcnch & Vienna Fancy Rolls & Bread . is to endorse to the best of my ability your correspondent's Grand Lodge 2nd Sept. iast, as well as the relative duties WEDDING BREAKFASTS SUPPLIED. testimony to the work of Bro. Binckes. I fancy the pre- of a Grand Warden, both in and out of office, presented sent generation of brethre n have become so accustomed to the gold medal, provided agreeable to that vote, to the the huge totals realised at all our annual Festivals that R.VV. Bro. Benjo. Plummer, Past Senr. Grnnd Warden , — Moule' s EA R TH System, they accept the results almost as a matter of course—as when the said Bro. Plummet made a suitable acknowledg- oV ^s J. W- part of the routine work of the year. They notice only ment upon the occasion." tJlP L GMlestone's Patent, what happens, without reflecting on the different position H. SADLER. ^ in which things were before Bro. Binckes's time, when £ N ^ 5a, GAKRICK STREET, from £ 1500 to £2000 was considered a very handsome 671] FRENCH FREEMASONRY IN ENGLAND. v- -e/N*-^ ' Festival Return, when the Boys' Institution had been only rr a few years in existence as a School, the Girls' School was I can add very littl e to Bro. Hughan 's communication of S _ COYEMT GARDEN , LOKOH . very inferior to what it is now, and the Benevolent Institu- last week that will be news to our learned brother , but ^ tion could scarcely be looked upon as a rival appellant to others of your readers may perhaps be interested by a few the Craft for their spare cash. To estimate fully the result further observations. Between 1 740 and 1761 a rite gradu- Eoyal To By of what Bro. Binckes has done, brethren should take all ally developed in France, entitled the Rite of Perfection, Appointment xAjSfsLJ* H.R.H. with Degrees. This was carried out in 61 b to n.lt.il. these matters into account, and also the fact that what he did 25 17 y Stephen Sy£KH&2i*vfi Prhipps-* Mori n to America, where it blossomed into -, , I)ejrrce5. Princess of &s£t£ -&!r\ . for the Boys' School proved of very material assistance to ' «-^"f^aE* LomseT . T> A CI V Count De Grasse-Tilly was the son of the celebrated French Wales. iS l the other Institutions, which likewise derived immense Admiral De Grasse, a captain of horse, and a member of J^(J benefit from the infusion of new blood into the executive of 0 the Wood Green Institution. I say this with all the greater the 33 . Forced to leave the West Indies by the losses of G. D. JAVIM , O.H.S., his countrymen, he returned to France, and there intro- BOU QUET. freedom, because neither Bro. Terry nor Bro. Hedges was 0 in office till several years after Bro. Binckes's appointment duced the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite, 33 , in 1S04. BAY8WATER HILL , LONDON , W„ e c «,c as Secretary, and it cannot be said that in lauding the This rite in a few months grew so powerful as tj seriousl y INVENTOR OF THE NEW STYLE I ClL, OLAOUlNPA n O latter I am detracting from their merits. What they have embarrass the Grand Orient, and a fusion was thereupon POSY BOUQUET—The Season's Success. SUCCESS. done is the result of their own untiring zeal , and energy, effected. But the terms of the pact were differently under- BRIDES' & BRIDESMAIDS' BOUQUETS and devotion ; but Bro. Binckes had exercised a beneficial stood by the contracting parties. De Grasse-' ! illy, as Grand on the Shortest Notice. influence on behalf of all our Charities by his labours for Commander, wished to rule Gtand Orient, and all lod ge-, U JOIIS delivered , carefully packed , IMMKDIAIELY by virtue of his °, and Grand Orient did not see it. Prince mi i'(iff>i nf. ntf fli'dnl" the Boys' School some years before Bro. Terry was ap- 33 pointed Secretary to the Benevolent Institution. This Cambaceres, who was Grand Ma>tc: in France, kept the should not be lost sight of in connection with the Binckes' Masonic peace, however, and a sort of tacit understanding E. DENT & Co., was entered into, whereby the Grand Orient ruled ami Inventions Exhibition Gold Medal awarded testimonial.—Faithfully and fraternally, O. £¦£) chartered bodies up to the iS', or R:se Croix , and De y^If for Improvement in Turret Clocks. Q7 61 Strand & 4 Royal Exchange, LondoD Grasse governed those beyond. None were, however. to the THE formed for many years, and De Grasse, who was an officer of £SJ r ^ CLOCKMslKERS QUEEN. ADDRESSES TO HER MAJESTY QUEEN. ,fLV . \f Makers 0/ the Great Westminster Cl Installation C H and I was much surprised the other day to read in the AOf other P UBLIC CLOCKS . struck me as very curious that, although we thus had in ouc Freemason , for August 14th, that the Londonderry Lodge, midst for nearl y five years the most notorious Mason of the i^^ Dent's new Illustrated Catalogue of High- ^V Class Watches at Reduced Prices, No. 2039, Sunderland, had sent an address direct to her age, the introducer into Europe of a new rite, the man win sent Post Free- Majesty, or at all events, not through the recognised almost succeeded in overthrowing the French Grand Oiient , channel, as the Home Secretary replied. Why should No. yet the annals of our Grand Lod ge and the records, as far 2039 do this? Why did not the W.M. send the address as known , of our private lodges make no mention of his TO OUR READERS. through the Prov. G. Secretary to the Grand Secretary for name; and I have often wondered what he did with himself presentation? I do not consider it at all in good form for Masonically during the period. We now have the answer. T HE FREEMA SON is published every Friday morning, price 3d., and private lodges especially young ones, lo take upon them- contains the fullest and latest information relating to Freemasonry , He erected French lodges and chapters, claiming to hail of every degree. Subscriptions, including Postage:— selves thus to act, and in part identify the M asonic Order from the Grand Orient of France, and to be subservient to with sucn action , without the regular authorities being it. As an officer of Grand Orient, he may have considered United States, courteously noticed ; and especiall when the Queen had United Kingdom. Canada, the Continent, India , China , Ceylon, y these proceedings regular; but it is obvious these lodges the Colonies &c. Arabia, &c. desired such recognitions of her Majesty's 50th yea r as our were never regularly warranted—the want of communica- beloved ruler to be delayed.—Yours fraternally, tion with France prevented this. That they were composed 13s. 6d. 15s. 6d. 17s. 6d. CHISHOLM. of prisoners on parole is evident. How otherwise should Remittances may be made in Stamps, but I'ost Office Orders of we find enough Frenchmen in Abergavenny or Wincanton , cheques are preferred , the former payable to G EORGE K EXXINO , SHANKLIN MASONIC EXHIBITION. or Ashby-de-la-Zouch to form lod ges ? The names of the London , the latter crossed London Joint Stock Bank. lodges tell the same tale. "Sonsof Marsand Neptune,"i e., Chief Office , To the Editor of the "Freemason." soldiers and sailors, French , of course, " desired peace " ¦— Dear Sir and Brother , the greatest wish of a prisoner. At the sain: time I cin I wish to thank for your kind remarks on our you hardly believe that Lord Moira looked upon these lodges ©0 (Eorresponusnts, forthcoming Exhibition in Saturday's issue , and to assure as an attempt to extend French Masonic jurisdiction in you and your readers that I hope to issue the catalogues England ; and yet the certificate in question asserts a 1; BOOKS. &c, RECEIVED. Wednesday next. Considering that it will contain over by much. He probably looked upon them indul gently as in- Hull and East Yorkshire Times," "Allen 's Indian Mail ," 100 pages of closely printed matter I have found it " , impos- formal meetings of French Masons whose hard fate had " Masonic World ," " Keystone ," "Masonic News " (Montreal), sible to close it until now. " " Boletin Offici al do Grande thrown them upon our shores, liro. Kell y 's Rose Croix "Liverpool Journal of Commerce, Many brethren are writing to me from all parts of the 0 Oriente I.nsi'tano Unido," " Cassell's National Library," "Jewish di ploma is quite in order. The 15 , or Kni ghtsuf lhe Fast for particulars , Chronicle," •' Die Liauhiitte," " Sunday Times " (London), "The country ; I beg to ask you to allow me to wasoneof the Degrees conferred by the Rose Croix Chaptci Journal " (Victoria), state that the Exhibition will be opened in Masonic clothing, , Victorian Freemason," " Citizen ," " Masonic 18. We then learn of three lod ges and one chapter in "Herberton Advertiser ," "The Bud get " (Kingston , Jamaica), at two o'clock, on September qth , by our Provincial Grand - England worked by French prisoner? of war, and the "Proceedings of the Grand Chapter of Canada , 1886, " Court Master, the K.W. Bro. W. W. B. Beach, M.P., lish Illustrated and refer question naturall y arises, were there any more ? I ime may Circular," " El Gran Oriente De Espana ," and " Eng them to your advertisement columns. discover them. But it is curious that , with the exceplLn Magazine." The exhibits will number 60 and I trust the Exhibition 14 , of Bro. Kelly, no historian , British or fi rei gn, has ever will be visited by many brethren from away, whom we cor- alluded to them, and that the archives of Grand Oiient invite, and feel sure that they will not regret dially coming contain no allusion thereto. One would imagine that on even long distances to be present at the opening. —I am, the return of the prisoners in 1S14-15 these lodges would sir, yours fraternally, have been transferred to French soil and obtained a ALFRED GREENHAM, number and warrant. That they did no! I account for in ^Sre W.M. Chine Lodge, No. 1SS4 . the following manner. They were prahaMy all more or emaBW^ ShanMi n, Isle of Wight, less controlled by De Grassc-Tilly, and on his return tha August 25th. A. and A. Scottish Rite, if, quarrelled with the Grand SATURDAY , AUGUST 28, 1886. Orient and proceeded to erect Craft lod ges of its own , thus r ^^^ is^ : directly attacking the older organisation. Under these M^^^^ ms aum^mr ^- circumstances it is scarcely probable that his doinus in eri England were recorded in the books of Grand Orient or his ©rigtaal ffiorrespontonce, JWagonic-Tfotes-an^ eg: lodges leg itimised. De Grasse-'I ill y himself was un- fortunate. In 1S1G he had to leave Paris to avoid being tWe do not hold ourselves responsible for , or even approving of arrested for debt. In 1S1S his Supreme Council sp lit into theopinionsexpressedby ourcorrespondents. but wewish in a spirit two bodies, one of which excommunicated him ; the com- of fair play to all to permit—within certain necessary limits—free 670] FRENCH FREEMASONRY IN ENGLAND. mand of the other he resigned on September 10th in favour discussion,] ^—— (In re " Benjamin Plummer.") of Count de Cayes. He then disappeared entirel y, and of his subsequent life and death ' have been unable Bro. HugVian in his very to g lean THE BRO. BINCKES' TESTIMONIAL. , interesting letter on the above- the laintest particulars. Thus one of the most named subject mentions a interesting " , " Benjamin Plummer " as exhibits at Shanklin will undoubtedly be the To the Editor of the " Freemason. having been the owner of the bona-liil u curious certificate described signature to a most remarkable document of Dear Sir and Brother, by him in last week's Freemason. As the name a most re- is rather markable man and Mason—the Count de Grasse- Till I am very glad thissubject has been referred to in your an uncommon one, I have no doubt but this is the y- same founder of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Kile , - in correspondence columns, and that " THE SECRETARY OK Benjamin Plummer who served the following offices in the ,f, Europe. G. W. SPET11. No. 1302 " has written in the manner he has. Like him I " Athole " Grand Lodge, viz., Grand Sword Bearer in 1804, have watched the progress made at the annual Festivals Junior Grand Warden, 1S05, and Senior Grand Warden in since Bro. Binckcs's appointment to the Secretaryship of 1S06. He is mentioned in the Grand Lodge minutes as MASONIC PICNIC OF THE PRINCE I recognise that it is quite the Boys' School, and, like him, P.M. of No. 10 (uow the Royal Athelstan Lodge, No. tg), ARTHUR LODGE, No. isvo from the funds of that . possible to object to a vote of money in which lodge I find he was initiated in the year 1708. He Institution towards the purposes of a testimonial, and yet declared off in December, iSo5, but re-joined in i8on, and The first picnic in connection with the above be favourable to the testimonial itself. This, indeed , lod ge was paid to December, 1818. He is described in the register as held on Thursday, the 19th inst., the scene of appears inion expressed by the majority, the festivities to have been the op a gentleman ; place of residence, Strand. He was pre- being Clitheroe and nei ghbourhood. The part if not b of the brethren who opposed the grant ot 100 y left Tithe- y all, sented with the gold medal which the " Athole " Grand bam-street Station at C.40 and reached guineas out of the School funds towards the Binckes , Clitheroe in good Lodge, during the latter part of its existence, invariably time. There they assembled at the Swan justified the scheme of a testi- and Royal Hotel , Testimonial. They fully voted to its past officers, as well as to many of the officers where a substantial repast was provided monial did not consider it should be assisted out for them by liro. , but they of the foreign Grand Lodges with which it was in commu- Lofthouse and to which the of money It is well this should , company did amp le justice. raised for other purposes. nication. * The following extract would seem to imp ly that After dinner visits were paid to Stc be made known as widely as possible. Many will think nyhurst College, Mitton he had some kind of business engagements which required Church Clitheroe Castle the Quarterly in rejecting the money grant were , , and other places of interest in Court, , his presence in the country :— the nei hbourhood. On their return opposed to the idea of a testimonial , and as those in g to the hotel tea was " Crown and Anchor Tavern, Strand, 25th A pril, 1S08. partaken of , and the parti afterwards returned attendance at the meeting may be taken to have included to Liver- " Grand Lodge Committee, consisting of the Present and pool after a most enjoyable day ' several of the workers who take the deepest interest in all , s pleasure. The arrangements for the picnic were most that relates to the Institution , people will run away with » successfully I have no recollection of ever having met with one of carried out b Bro. Thomas Senar, W.M. of the idea that those who help most in the School work are y the lod ge, and these medals, although a good many seem to have been gave the utmost satisfaction to all present. A against the testimonial. This of course, is the word of , very distributed. Can any brother tell me where there is one to praise should also be given for the admirable opposite of the truth for it is just this class of hard catering of , be seen? They were generally made by Thos. Harper Bro. Lofthouse of the Swan and Royal workers who can best appreciate the tremendous labours (D.G.M.), and cost , , whose attention to £7 10s. each. the comfort of the visitors was all that could be desired, to perform the ceremony of installation. Bro. W. A. CRHATON LODGE (No. 1791).—A meeting was held on Sproat, W.M. elect , was presented in the usual way, Thursday, the 19th inst., at the Wheat sheaf Hotel , GoUihawk- y placed in the chair of K.S., and proceeded to invest his road , Shepherd's Bush , W. Present : Bros. Sims, P.M., W.M. ; w^gf&ff Brietbart , S.W.; Purdue, P.M ., J.W. ; Child , P.M., S.D. ; Wood , officers in the following order : Bros. W. Lewis, I .P.M ^Kg .; I) .; Cavers, I.G.; Spiegel/ P.M.; Da vies, Preceptor ; J. J. G. Holdsworth , S.W.; F. M. Bilby, J.W.; E. West , Chat win , and Head . Treas. ; T. Reilly, Sec ; T. Brewster, S.D. ; P. L. The lod ge was opened , and the minutes of the last meeting Blackmore, J.D. ; W. Edwards, I.G.; ]. Hewlett and R. were read and confirmed . .The W.M. announced his intention Middlehurst, Stewards; and G. Voung, Ty ler. The instal- to rehearse the ceremony of passing. Bro . Chatwin ottered himself (Craft lation ceremony was performed by Bro. Robinson in a most as candidate , answered the usual questions to the satisfaction of f&asouru . the W. M. and brethren , and was entrusted. The lodge was then masterly and impressive manner, calling forth the applause opened in the Second Degree, and the ceremony completed . The of the brethren. The addresses to the newl y-installed LEIGHTON BUZZARD.—Beaudesert Lodge 2c:d Section of this Lecture was worked by the Preceptor , assisted Master and officers were especially well rendered. by the brethren ; also the4th Section by Bro. Spiegel, P.M., assisted (No . 10S7) —The annual installation ceremony of the above The next business was a most interesting one, viz., the by Bro. J. Davies. The lodge was then opened in the Third " led ye was held on the 13th inst., at the Corn Fxchange. presentation of a very valuable iS-carat gold Past Master's Degree. The lodge was then closed down to the Second and First The lo:!gc was opened in due form by Bro. Yirrell , W.M., jewel by the W.M., in the name, and on behalf , of the Degrees. Bro. Breitbart was elected W.M. for the next meeting, after which B ID . Brown was dul installed W.M. of the and the lodge was closed . y lodge, to the retiring Master, Bro. \V. Lewis, as a token of lodge for the ensuing year. After receiving the congratu- the appreciation of the very excellent manner in which he he proceeded to invest his lations of tin; brethren present, had ruled over the lodge, and the high esteem in which he o'liccrs ,"s follows: Bros . Yirrell , I.P.M. ; Folmer, S.W. ; is held by the brethren. The jewel was manufactured by foetal Urcfj, Toolev , J.W. ; Gotto, P.M., Sec. ; Willis, P.M., Treas.; Bro. George Kenning. J.D.j Whiting, I.G.; O'Donoghue, S.D. ; Jennings, After the lodge was closed, the brethren sat down to one PENZANCE.—Holy Mount Chapter (No. 121). and Gibbs. Tyler. of these sumptuous banquets, provided in that excellent —The annual convocation of this chapter was held on The brethren subsequently adjourned to the Swan style for which the catering of the Four Swans Hotel has Tuesday, the 24th inst., at Freemasons' Hall, Public Build- Hotel for the usual banquet. become noted. The soups, fish, entrees, joints, poultry, ings. The installation of Princi pals for the ensuing year game, sweet dishes, &c, were of the most excellent quality, was undertaken by Comp. N. J. West, P.G.S.B., of the desserts and table decorations, including choice Hayle Chapter, whose working called forth repeated FELTHAM.—Lebanon Lodge (No. 1326). —The flowers being particularl y admired. plaudits, and was most impressive. Comp. C. Trevithick regular meeting of this lod ge was he'd on Saturday, the , The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were responded to, was installed M.E.Z. Comp. M. Sampson being absent, at the Railway Hotel. Bro. William Robert 21st inst., and some excellent singing and music enlivened the the installation of second Princi pal did not take place. Std. Br. Middx., W.M., opened the lodge Vassila , P.G. , meeting. Comp. F. Rodda was duly installed as J. The following assisted by Bros. J. Laure nce, S.W. ; E. A. Smith , J. W.; officers were then invested by the M.E.Z. : Comps. W. " Treas. ; F. Walters, P.t' Middx., P.M., S. Page, .J.D. Colenso, S.E. ; R. White, jun., S.N.; J. Bird , P.S.: ' S.D. ; W. Walters, ; W. H. KINGSTON - ON - THAMES. — Brownrigg Sec.; C. W. Balcer , J.D. B. Shakerley, 1st A.S. ; J. Lovell, jun., Organist ; and Walters, I.G. ; J. A. Wilson , D.C. ; F. Dunstan. H. Lodge (No. 163S) .—The usual meeting of this lodge R. Reynolds, Janitor. '1 he following visitors were present: l"i r-,s P.M., ami A. I.awton , Stewards; |. R. Cox , Asst. , ' was held at the Sun Hotel, on Wednesday evening, the Comps. N. J. West, G. B. Pearce, and W. K. Baker, of Sec. : ). |. Marsh , P.P.G. Std. Br., I .P.M. ; Edwin iSth inst., when a fair proportion of the members put in Hayle Chapter. : - " " G .!l-.i rt , P.G.P. Middx., P. M.; !• . J. Whelan , V. G. an appearance. The W.M., Bro . J. W. Moorman, Prov. The companions afterwards adjourned to Comp. Mitchell , P. Loege, W. J. Balm, T. M. Prescott, W. Assist. G.D.C, opened lod ge with the assistance of Bros. Mitchell's to banquet, when the usual loyal and Masonic Kite , ;ind some twenty others. Amongst a large number J. Drcwett, S.W. ; G. Moorman , J.W. ; W. Drewett, toasts were indulged in , interspersed with music from of visitors >ve noticed Bros. Harry Branch , 1507 ; Paggen S.D. ; Humphreys, J.D. ; G. Montague, acting I.G. ; Comps. White, Lovell, Gerry, and Baker. Hale, 917 ; W. Hale Hilton, 917; C. Tichiaz, 917; and and Abel Laurence, P.P.G.S.D., P.M. several others. The minutes of the last meeting having been read and STONEHOUSE.—Elliott Chapter (No. 1205) .— The minutes ot the previous meeting were read, unani- confirmed , the W.M. proceeded to put the questions to The annual meeting of this chapter was held at the Masonic confirmed and si gned by the W.M. The report mousl y , Bros. Trott and Bultz , candidates to be passed to the Hall, Caroline-place, on Wednesday, the iSth inst., ol the Audit Committee was unanimousl y received adopted to , Degree of F.C. Bros. Highalt and Pennington were instal the Princi pals for the year ensuing, viz. : Comps. and entered on the lodge minute boohs. The ballot taken raised to the Sublime Degree of M.M., this, as was the Richard Dickson , Z.; H. Cameron ler Mr. William I look Davey as a <:.-nil idate for Free- , H.; and George previous ceremony, being done very impressively by the Wilson, 1. The Board of Installed Princi pals consisted of in;,. onrv was declared to bo unanimous in his favour. lie ' W.M. The ballot for W.M. for the year ensuing was Comps. IJ. Cross, P.Z.; W. H. Hunt ( , his initiation was deferred until next , P.Z. ; James being 011 of town taken, and proved unanimous in favour of Bro. John Gidley, P.Z. 105 ; Samuel Jew P.Z. y work which presented itself was , 105, P. P.G.T. ; E. lod:;e mu ting. The onl Drcwett, S.W., who thanked the brethren for the honour Knight, P.Z. 202, P.P.G.P. Soj ; E. Aitken-Davies - . Frank Sni'th and Paggen Hale were , P.Z. two passings—Bros thus paid him , and promised to do all in his power to 1099, P.P.G.R. ; H. Millar, P.Z. P.P.G. Std. i.l to the Fellow Craft Degree. 1 he W.M. was 159, 159, pn' . maintain the prestige of the lod ge. Bro. Oldridge, P.M., Br. ; W. Coath. P.Z. 230, P.P.G.A. Soj lu-ait ily ci ngmttilateil on tin: admirable manner he did the ; and E. A. was re-elected Treasurer, and Bro. Lane, 'Ty ler. Two Lean, P.Z. 70. The Board of Installed Principals being unit , '1 !.e veteran Serretaiy. liro. I' . Wallers, congratu- propositions for membership were made, and after closed , the officers were invested as follows: Comps. laltii the lod on again having a W.M. who was well up ge the transaction of routine business the lod ge was closed. W. H. Hunt , I.P.Z. ; D. Cross, P.Z., Treas. ; lames to hio v.'oik. lie ciniihtcd and closel y followed many of Gidley, P.Z., S.E. ; F. Crouch, S.N.; Holland P.S.; 1 !; jiredecessors. I he names of gentlemen were given in J. , C. Stubbington , 1st A.S.; G. W. Giles 2nd A.S.; and us i .Miiiid.-ites for initiation. Bro. Edwin Gilbert was , INSTRUCTION. J. Gidley, Janitor. v. ain.l congratulated on his improved health. On the y The companions afterwards adjourned to the refresh- motion made by Bio. Frederick Walters, Sec., seconded by ment room , where an excellent FIDELITY I.UOGKon (Xu. 3).—The usual weekly meeting of supper was prepared by Bio. J. J. Marsh , I.P.M., it was unanimousl y resolved that thislod^e was held Wednesday, the iSth inst ., at liro Silvester's, ' . Comp. R. Dickson. The usual loyal and Masonic toasts Bio. F.iwin Gill oil s hind services asStevvaid fer tile Boys' 111-.; Alfred , Komnn-road , IJanndniry. Bro. R. Ross occupied the were dul honoured (or ' y , and a very enjoyable evening was Sol o- ! at the F> stival 1SS7 be accepted , his name to be chair , supported by Bros. W. M. Koss, Gregory, Messer, Wri ght, spent. letuiiidl a:, a S^ew- ; r.l to represent this lod ge in connection Anient , Silvester , Dimsdale , and others. will-. 1' rer. W. K. Yassila and J. A. Wilson , bring ing the The lodi;e was opened in one form , and the minutes ot the last lo meeting were read and confirmed . Bro. Dimsdale worked the 1st tula! number of Stewaids for 1^7 nine. In 1SV5 and Section of the h'irst Lecture. Bro. Koss vacated the chair in favour INSTRUCTION. iNSo twelve Stewards were sent up representing of Bro. Dimsdale, who opened the lod ge in the Second and Third this lod ge. 1 he Secretary hoped to make up the Degrees , nr.it rehearsed the ceremony of raising, Bro. Wright acting MORNSEY CHAPTER OF IMPROVEMENT (No. Soo) .-A dozen for 1SS7. lie was happy to tell the lodge that for ;is candidate. Nothing further otteringi the lod ge was closed. convocation was held at the Porchcstcr Hotel, Lcinster-place, thi' lii-i time in his' experience as a Secretary of over ClevcUiiu-s<]u.iret Paddington , \V., on Friday, the 20th inst. 30 Present: Comps jiar- . he had had the p leasure of sending in their W.M .'s HYDE PARK LOD(iEt of distinguished Masters ; he was living member of the lodge, and the brethren cordially Moore, and spent some hours in social intercourse , until sure that it had done good service not only in the neigh- welcome him to the lodge to-day. compelled to separate by the fiat of the inexorable Brad- bourhood of Portsmouth, but to Masonry in general, and 1S41.—Lieutenant (afterwa rds Captain) Andrew Robert shaw. Altogether a more pleasant and successfu l gathering nothing would give him greater pleasure than to come Savage, who was one of the most conspicuous working has seldom been enjoyed by this active body of Masonic amongst them on many occasions; but he must ask them to members of the lodge. He was Masterin 1S46, G.J.W. in scientists. remember that, in addition to his public duties, he had the 1S46, and G.S.W. of the province in 1S56. honour to discharge those of Grand Master of a large 1841.—Dr. Perks, a well-known member of the medical Northern province. He took the greatest interest in profession, who is still living at Portsea. -Soutfj Africa, Masonry, and he was glad to find it flourishing in the 1S41.—Major-General Sir John Eardley Wilmot Inglis, South, as it undoubtedl y did in the North of England. then a Lieutenant in the 32nd Regiment. KIMBERLEY.—Richard Giddy Lodge (No. The warrant for the constitution of the lodge and the 1S41.—Major Ferris Charles Kobb, who was untiring 1574). —The annual installation meeting of this lodge, which warrant for the centenary jewel having been read, the fol- in his exertions to promote the interests and influence of was held on the 24th and 25th June, attracted a numerous lowing interesting histoiical memoranda , giving the names the lodge. He was one of its most liberal benefactors, and gathering of the Brotherhood. The sister lodges of of distinguished members of the lod ge, was read by Bro. J. his virtues and his munificence are emblazoned on the Kimberl ey and Beaconsfield were well represented , and R IDD H AYMAN , who, at its conclusion , received the cordial walls of the lodge. The whole of the unique lodge many visiting brethren from England and various parts ol and gra teful thanks of the lodge for the trouble he had furniture was his g ift , including the handsome bronze South Africa were also present. The P.D.G.M. of the taken in its compilation:— chandelier in the centre of the Phcenix lodge room. He late District Grand Lodge of Griqualand , R.W. Bro. R. The Phcenix Lodge was constituted under a warrant of also formed a valuable collection of books, but, like manv W. H. Giddy, founder of the lodge, 1574, which bears his the Grand Lodge of England, dated the 20th of May, 1786, other Masonic .libraries, it gradually became dispersed, and name, was also present, and occup ied the seat of honour on but from the fact that the Royal Arch chapter attached to the various volumes now form a part of private libraries. the dais. it is considerabl y older than the lodge itself , and that 20 Major Robb was W.M. of the lodge for two years in The lodge having been opened in due form, and the years prior to this there were no less than five lodges in succession, and Senior G.W. of the province in 1S47. several visiting lodges received and greeted in accordance existence in Portsmouth , there is very little doubt that the 1842.—Richard W. Bradley, the oldest surviving P.M., with Masonic custom , the W.M. elect, Bro. Sutherton lodge whose centenary was celebrated on Saturday was a and one of the most valued members of the lodge. The Henry George, was presented for installation. The im- revival of a much older one. older brethren gratefull y remember the invaluable services pressive ceremony was performed by the retiring W.M., From the years 17S6 to 1704 the lodge met at the George rendered to the Phcenix Lodge in particular , and Free- Bio. Georg e Richards. The appointment of officers having Inn; fro m 1794 to 1800 at private rooms; from 1S00 to masonry generall y, by Bro. Bradley, and after many been made, and the charges to the Master, Wardens, and 1814 at the Fountain Inn (now the Soldiers' Institute) ; years of retirement the brethren offer him a cordial and brethren delivered , the W.M. received the congratulations from 1S14 to 1822 at the George Inn; from 1S22 lo iS24at fraternal welcome to the Centenary Festival. Bro. Bradley of the various lodges and visitors. A cordial greeting was the King's Arms; from 1S24 to 1S54 at private rooms ; and was W.M. of the lod ge in 1S49, and Senior G. Warden of then given to R.W. Bro. R. W. H. Giddy for his long con- from 1S54 to the present time at the lodge rooms, no, the province in 1852. nection with the Craft, and his high rank therein , his suc- High-street, which were formerly the mess rooms of the 1843.—Lieutenant John Ackworth Ommaney, afterwards cessful founding of Craft lodges in Griqualand West in the Royal Marine Artillery. Admiral Sir John Ommaney, K.C.B. early day s of the Diamond Fields and the warm interest The first W.M. was Bro. Samuel Palmer, a P.M. of 1S45 .—Lieutenant George Henry Hod gson—a brave he had at all times taken in. Masonic work being alluded to King George Lodge, Sunderland, and among the founders officer, who was lost in the Polar expedition of Sir John in gracefu l terms. was Thomas Telford , the celebrated engineer, who, his Franklin. K.W. Bro. Giddy, in responding, expressed the pleasure biographer records, took a warm interest in the welfare of 1S47.—The Hon. Augustus Charles Hobart, son of the he experienced in receiving so hearty a welcome from the the lodge. Bro. Palmer was succeeded in the office by Earl of Buckinghamshire. The distinguished officer com- lodge, and the satisfaction with which he had watched its Bro. John Rankin , his S.W., who presided over the lodge manded H.M.S. Driver during the Russian war. He growing prosperity during the past year. He spoke in very for seven years. During the century of its existence the afterwards became an Admiral in the Turkish Navy, and high terms of the working of the lodge under the rule of lodge has numbered among its members some of the most is better known to his countrymen as Hobart Pasha. He the retiring W.M., Bro. George Richards, and specially distinguished officers of both services, whilst the names of died a few weeks since. commended him for the very able and impressive manner most of the leading local families in Portsmouth and the 1S45.—Major-General J. William Coleman Williams— in which he had conducted and performed the installation neighbourhood will be found on its muster roll. The first now Deputy-Adjutant Genera l of the Forces. General ceremony. three brethren initiated in the lodge were officers of the Williams was W.M. of the lodge in 1859, was some years The lodge was then closed, and the usual reunion round Royal Marines, and their names were Lieutenants Charles since offered the collar of Senior Grand Warden of the the banqueting table completed one of the most successful Wright Cartwright, John M ascell, and John James. The province, but for some reason declined the honour. years in the history of the Richard Giddy Lodge. first naval officer initiated was Commander John Withers. 1S4 6.—Edwin Low, a well-known solicitorof Portsmouth , The following are a few noteworth y members of the and now head of an important legal firm of London. Bro. lodge :— Lowe was W.M. in 185 1, and G.J.W. of the province in A NEW MASONIC HALL FOR BOLTON. 17S6.—Richard Burbey, a banker and influential citizen. 1855. Next to Bro. Bradley he is the oldest P.M. of the 17S7.—Roger Callaway, a leading solicitor of the town, lodge. Practical steps are being taken for the establishment of the founder of the business now carried on by Messrs. 1S4S.—Lord Amelius Wentwoith Beauclerc, son of the a new Masonic Hall in this town. The Craft has had a Hellard and Son. He became Master of the lodge in Duke of St. Albans." prolonged and honourable connection with this locality, 1792. 1S4S.—Kester Edward Knight, a well-known member of many of the most influential gentlemen being amongst its 17S7.—William Grant, grandfather of Mr. William the medica l profession , still practising in Southsea. members. The want of concentrated accommodation has Grant, of the banking firm of Grant, Gillman, and Long. 1849.—Alderman Richard William Ford, a well-known long been felt, and the new structure will form an import- 17S7.—Admiral Sir Roger Curtis, Bart., who was an member of the legal profession , still practising in Ports- ant addition to the institutions in Bolton. The princi pal active member. mouth. He was Mayor of the Borough in 1S65, and his Masonic lodges are at present located at the Swan Hotel , 179,1.—Captain Thomas Byam Martin , who was created year ot othce was distinguished by the splendid entertain- Bro. Councillor Greenwood's; the Commercial Hotel, Mrs. a G.C.B. for his distinguished services, and made Admiral ment given to the officers of the French Fleet on their visit Priestley's; and the Bull's Head Hotel, Mrs. Long 's. of the Fleet in 1S54. to England. Bro. Ford was W.M. of the lodge in 1853, Plans for the new erection have been prepared by Mr. 1805.—Edward Casher, Mayor of Portsmouth. and G. Reg. of the province in 1856. Marshall Robinson, architect, of Bolton , and have been 1807.—Dr. John Porter, an eminent physician. 1S49.—Sir Henry Blackwood, Bart. (Captain H.M.S. forwarded to the Streets Committee of the Town Council 1813.—Thomas Edgcumbe, father of a member of a well- Vengeance), and Lieut. Charles Joseph Frederick Ewart, for examination. The site is opposite the Church of Eng- known firm of solicitors. afterwards Admiral Ewart, C.B.; Lieut. Gerard John land Educational Institution , at the bottom of Silvcrwell- 1S23.—Lord John George Lennox , W.M. of the Lodge Napier, afterwards Rear-Admiral Napier; Sir lohn street, and adjoining the works of Messrs. Hasler and Co., 1S30, and Senior G.VV. of the province in 1S50. In con- Trotter Bethune, Bart. lithographers and engravers. 1 he Hall will be erected at nection with other members of the lodge, Lord John 1S49.—Kev. Joseph Woolley, Chaplain of the Dockyard. the cost of Mr. Robert Thirlwind , the principal of the firm Lennox took an active part in organising the banquet to He was W.M. in 1S54, and Provincial Grand Chaplain in above mentioned, who will lease it to the Masonic Frater- the naval and military forces engaged in the war with "S57- nity. The plans show that the Hall will be of handsome Russia in 1S54-G. 1850.—Henry Wood , Fellow Inst. C.E., Her Majesty's design, and will have an entrance 10 feet in width, the 1S25 .—William Minchin , another well-known local Dockyard. He was W.M. in 1S5S, and is the third oldest ground floor containing two practice rooms, Tyler's room , solicitor. He was W.M. in 1S4 2 and 1S44, and Senior P.M. of the lodge . and a lavatory. The first floor will be reached by an G. Warden of the province in the latter year. 1S50.—Sir Alfred Balliston was initiated in fh«. lorin-n. admirably arranged staircase from the entrance hall, and 1S25.—Kev. James Henville, Vicar of Wymering and He was the first S.W. of the Prince of Wales Lodge at convenient and commodious rooms will be placed here. Widley, and brother of the Vicar of Portsmouth. Gosport. Accommodation will be provided on the second floor for the 1S2G.—Lieutenant (afterwards General) Wylock. 1S50.—Binsteed Goble, solicitor, and brother of the pre- caretaker. The Masonic Hall will be 45 by 25 feet, and the 1827.—General Sir James Lyon, Lieutenant-Governor of sent Prov. G. Sec. dining room by 22 feet—these rooms being divided b Portsmouth. 1851.—Lieut. 33 " y John Charles Dalrymple Hay (afterwards movable screens and having open timbered roofs. The 1S27.—Sir Lucius Curtis, Bart., being at that time a Admiral Sir Joh n, and a Lord of the Admiralty). Captain R.N. He died an Admiral of the contract for the work has not yet been entered into, but it is Fleet. He was 185J',- -f°sePn George Churchward, editorof the Mornim; intended that building operations shall be commenced W.M. of the lodge in 1834-5, was appointed S.G.W. of Herald , and a well-known politician. immediately, and it is antici pated that the Hall will be the province in the first of these years, Deputy P.G. Master "853.—Alderman Henry Ford, an able member of the ready for occupation by the members at the end of the in 1S37, and P.G.M. in 184 0, which office he held for 29 legal profession , and one of the leading Masons in the pro- present year or the early part of next January. years. vince. He was W.M. in 1S60, and G.J.W. ot the province 1S27.—Lieutenant-Colonel Lord John Lennox , Bri gade- in the prev ious jeat, and G.S.W . in 1876. Bro. Vord was Major of Portsmouth. He was made a Grand Warden of Mayor in 1S5S, 1 he cornerstone of some new school buildings and for many years an Alderman of the Eng land. Boroug h. During his Mayoralty the handsome gold chain was laid with Masonic ceremonial at Michigan City on the 1S27.—Bro. John Lindergreen, an influential local banker now worn b igth Jul y last. The ceremony was performed y the Chief Magistrate was purchased. by Bro. and West India merchant (who built the Baltic Wharf at 1S53.—John Morris Savage, Lieut. R.A., who was killed Mortimer N ye, M.W.G.M., assisted by Bros. VV. Blinks, Portsmouth), was W.M. in 1S27, and Senior D.G.M.j G. Warden of before Sebastopol. Waller Vail, G.S.W.; N. P. Rogers, G.J.W.; the province in 1S50 . 1S53. —Fitzgerald Al Rev. J.J. Faude, G. Chap. ; foseph Oliver. gernon Foley, then First Lieutenant G. Treas.: 1827.—-Major Joseph Oates Travers, for a great number of the Royal Yacht; afterwa rds Admiral-Superintcndentof ¦rl KoDinson > O. Sec. ; and J. A. Manning, G. Marshal. of years an active Magistrate of the borough. Portsmouth Docky a rd . There was an immense gathering of citizens and visitors 1S29.—Lieutenant Samuel Perkins from a Pritchard and 1S54.—Duncan Macpherson, then an ensign in the Black disiance to witness the unaccustomed ceremony, Lieutenant John White Pritchard , both afterwards Watch (afterwards Col. and at the close of the proceedings Grand Master Sir Duncan Macpherson , K.C.B.) Nye Admirals. He was one of the famous Macphersons, delivered a very eloquent address appropriate to the —Lord William Paget of Cluny Castle, occasion. 1S29. , Captain R.N., then com- and served with great distinction in the Indian campaign, manding H.M.S. North Star. Ashantee and Egyptian wars. iS54.—Francis Cunning hame Scott, also an ensign in vantage in his second song, " Father O'Flynn." Mr. practice in all my dealings with the world ? I was told to the Black Watch , afterwards Colonel and a C.B. He was fbyte, the talented organist of All Saints', Margaret- ever walk as an upright man and Mason. Am I thus mentioned in the despatches for signal bravery at Alma, street, gave a rare treat in his harmonium solos, " Con- walking ? These are questions more Important to us as Balaclava , Sebastopol , and in the Indian Mutiny. templation " (Lamothe), and " Meditation " (Wely); his Masons than the question of antediluvian origin. iS54.—Lieut. Charles Henry Spencer (son of the Duke playing is full of feeling and exquisite delicacy, and called We revere age, and we know enough of the antiquity of of Marlboroug h), Sir William Fielder, Bart., and Lord forth loud plaudits. His pianoforte playing was even the Order to know that it is very ancient, and should be re- Francis Conyngham. more beautifu l, when he gave Scharwenka's " Polish spected for its glorious past history. But that is enoug h to 1S54.—In this year there was a remarkable influx of Dance " and a Nocturne by Barnett, with Guilmant's know of its claim to antiquity. Let us expend our energies military officers into the lodge. The 4th Royal Middlesex " Scherzo," duet for the pianoforte and harmonium, in in endeavouring to learn the beautiful lessons taught in the and the 1st Lancashire Regiments were stationed in Ports- which he was joined by Mr. Speer, this being, perhaps, one several Degrees, and to live those blessed truths in our mouth , and the whole of the officers of the two regiments of the gems of the evening, and it was listened to daily intercourse with the world. We need every safe- were either initiated or admitted'as joining members, in- throug hout with the warmest appreciation. Miss guard we can get while passing through this world of care cluding Col. William Assheton Cross, Major Sir VV. Fielden , Hallett chose Milton Welling's popular song, " Golden and sin , and let us shield ourselves behind the tried bulwarks Bart., the Hon. Richard Charles Reynolds Moreton , and Love," and earned " golden " opinions by the freshness of of our Order. Let us preserve inviolate the tenets of our the Hon. Frederick William VVemyss Charteris. Lord her pretty high soprano voice, her cultured and refined profession , and hand down to the generations to come an Francis Nathaniel Conyngham (who served in the Baltic style, and the general charm of her manner. Her upper unimpaired Brotherhood , made up of those who practice and Black Seas, and afterwards went into Parliament) was notes were remarkabl y clear, and she sang with expression every day the lessons the lodge room taught them. Let us also initiated at the same time. and feeling, being enthusiastically encored in both songs, study our own lives, our own times, and in the brief span of 1S59.—General Sir Arthur Augustus Thurlow Cunning- her selection in the second part including two by Mr. C. life allotted to us do good to our fellow-men , and not lose hame Thuriow, K.C.B., who was initiated in the lodge in Speer— " Remember " and " Gossi p "—both very taking the diamond crown while searching the dusty pages of the this year, was a very distinguished officer, and afterwards compositions. Mr. Page gave " Fond hearts, farewell," *' ages before the flood " for something that in the end will Governor of Cape Colony. and the old favourite, " Tom Bowling, " the latter encored. profit us nothing.—N. Y. Dispatch. 1S59.—Col . Sir Francis Festing, C.B., K.C.M.G., A.D.C., He has a tuneful tenor, and sang with taste. Miss Stephen- an officer well known in Portsmouth , was initiated in the son has a very good mezzo soprano voice, and although her lodge in th is year. first song, "Only for one," (Randegger), was hardly so THE MASONIC EXHIBITION AT Among the later members of the lodge were Lieut. VV. taking as many others, she was immensely successful with SHANKLIN. Graham, R.N., now Admiral Graham , C.B., Controller of Caldicott's pretty ballad , " Turning the tables," to which the Navy and Lord of the Admiralty ; Arthur Garrington , she gave full effect and was loudl y recalled ; she also We are gratified at being able to announce that visitors Moore Miller, E. Parson (members of the medical profes- joined Miss Hallett in Mendelssohn's lovely duet, to the above exhibition may obtain at any station on the sion), Col. Gait, a Magistrate of Portsmouth , and Mayor " I would that my love," the voices of the two London and South Western Railway, return day tickets of the Boroug h in 1SGS, and Grand Senior Deacon of the ladies blending in- much harmony. Mr. Speer is no to Shanklin at single fares, on stating the object of their province in 1S50 ; Rear - Admiral Thomas Hutchinson stranger to Shanklin, and his wonderful execution journey. This generous concession on the part ol the Mangles Martin (first W.M. of the Clausentum Lodge, and brilliant playing were given full scope in a Railway Authorities should be the means of drawing a No. 1461), Albert Besant, Owen Low (members of the legal Mazurka of Goddard's and a Tarantella by Macfarren , large number of visitors to this charming watering place, profession), j. B. Goldsmith (the present Grand Junior although many may have preferred Chop in 's Ballade, and so benefit the Chine Lodge, whose W.M. has so Col. Meehan (twice W.M. of which was most beautifully played. The youthful violinist, Warden of the province), pluckily entered into this undertaking. The 7 a.m. train the lodge—i n 1SG4 and 1S66—second W.M. of the United Master Skipsey, did his part with great skill for so young from Waterloo arrives at Shanklin at 11 a.m., and the Brothers' Lodge, No. 10G9, and Grand Senior Warden of a performer, and bids fair to make his mark in the days to return journey need not be commenced till 5.40, thus giving the province in 1S65), C. B. Longcroft (County Coroner, come; he played a Dans; Espagnole, and a Sonata of visitors a long day. and father of the head of a well-known firm of local Schubert 's, the latter particularly well, and was accom- solicitors), Alfred Heather (W.M. in 1S55, who lield the panied on the piano by Mrs. Bishop, who throughout Treasurer for 10 years), and many rendered immense hel p by her artistic accompaniments, office of Prov. Grand BRO. HENRY IRVING AS THE HOST others. oneof the most important parts in any concert. In con- The brethren subsequently joined in a thanksgiving clusion we would add that the concert reflects great credit IN AMERICA. service, conducted by the Rev. T. Fitzhardinge Moiton , upon all concerned , and we trust the Masonic funds may be R.N., Chaplain of the lodge. much benefited thereby; it was originated by Mr. Charlton HIS BANQUET TO HIS YANKEE FRIENDS. The R.W. the Deputy Grand Master of England then Speer as a personal compliment to the Worshipful Master presented a jewel to Bro. Mackay, of London , the oldest of the lodge, Bro. Alfred Greenham , who, ever warmly The Nero York World gives the following account of member of the lodge, after which Colonel Crease, in a interested in all Masonic matters, is at present engaged in this festivity : When Henry Irving is at home he dines in graceful and appropriate little speech, tendered the forwarding the welfare of the coming grand Masonic Fete, the room where Nell Gwynne made English history . The honorary membershi p of the Phcenix Lodge to the Deputy which promises to be of such wide-spread interest, and is most brilliant men in Great Britain have laughed and fought Grand Master, his lordship having been unanimousl y an assured success. We must heartil y congratulate this around the table on which he takes his supper. George III. elected , gentleman upon his spirited endeavours, as well as upon and his anti-civil service reform successor have gone to Lord LATHOII cordiall y accepted the compliment, and the success of Thursday evening's concert. sleep upon the ed ge of that ancient piece of furniture. acknowledged his sense of his obligation to the members. The famous actor sat at Delmonico's board with his Votes of thanks were then given to the Grand and warmest American friends about him. In the afternoon he Provincial Grand Officers for their attendance, and the FREEMASONRY IN HANTS AND THE went to the Grand Central Depot to see Miss Ellen Terry lodge was closed in due form. ISLE OK WIGHT. and her daughter off for Narragansett Pier with Mrs. The day's proceedings concluded with a banquet, which Benoni Lockwood. The conversation on the train was so taxed to its utmost the resources of the George Hotel, " By their fruits ye shall know them." We believe the interesting that Mr. Irving was carried to Bridgeport the guests being accommodated in the various large rooms Freemasons, as a rule, so far from courting, rather dis- before he knew it. Upon his return he found Mr. J. C. of theie$rablishment. courage publicity of their proceedings, whether charitable Parkinson , the English writer, who had waited three hours The to Ms were as follows :—" The Oueen and the or otherwise. But since a section of the public profess to for him to come back. Craft," ' I.R.H. the Prince of Wales, M.W.G.M., and believe, and seem to take a pleasure in proclaiming, the Under the gorgeous, milky bulbs of electric light there the Pro Grand Master, the Earl of Carnarvon," " The Masons as a body to be nothing more or less than Gargan- gathered a brilliant and jovial company. British and R.W. the Earl of Lathom, Deputy Grand Master," " The tuans, Thursday 's proceedings at Southampton of the American flags were grouped upon the walls ; British and Officers of Grand Lodge, Present and Past," "The R.W. Provincial Grand Lodge, having supervision of Masonry American hearts were linked around three tables, Bro. Prov. G. Master, VV. W. B. Beach , M.P.," " TheOfficers in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, may fairl y be pointed Irving sat at the head of the guests' table, presiding over of Prov. G. Lodge, Present and Past," " The W.M., Col. to as proving that Freemasonry does not consist chiefly in the feast. Crease, and the Officers , and continued success to the eating and drinking. Besides the assistance given by When little blue wreaths of smoke began to float up- Lodge," " The Worship ful Masters of Lodges in the private lodges and individual Masons to the Craft and wards from the tables, Mr. Irving expressed his delight at Province," "The Visitors," "The Past Masters," and the private Chanties, it was shown that, by provincial aid, one being among Americans again. Tyler's toast. aged brother had been secured a place on the Benevolent So far as the chat about my building a theatre here or The toasts were most cordially given , and drunk with Fund, and education in the Masonic Schools for four boys coming over to act again is concerned ," he said, "Imay enthusiasm , and most happily responded to by the several and three girls of brethren attached to the province. The say that the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak. Nothing breth ren. grant by Provincial Grand Lodge to these three Institutions would give me greater deli ght, but, alas, I know that it is The W.M. added a toast to the usual list before the last year of 25 guineas each was increased by 10 guineas impossible. I didn 't expect to see so many here to-night, Tyler's was given , and in doing so, said he felt sure it would each, making a total vote of 105 guineas ; the Provincial for I was told that New York was very hot just now. It be very warmly received. He proposed "The Health of Charity Association was permanently placed on the list for reminded me of the man who was dying. The clergyman W. Bro. G. F. Lancaster, P.M., P.P.G. Deacon," who had an annual donation of 25 guineas, 50 guineas having been told him that he was going to a better land, the New assisted them so much in arranging the programme, and voted and paid last year to assist in starting the Associa- Jerusalem , in fact. ' Ah , well ,' said he, ' Old England's had kindly acted as Director of Ceremonies for the day. tion ; and in addition to sums of £15 and £10^ appearing good enoug h for my money.' And I say to-nigh, New The toast was received with great cheering, and Bro. in the accounts as voted and paid to the widows of Masons, York is good enough for my money." was on to the of LANCASTER , in response, thanked the W.M. and brethren ^20 Thursday voted widow a deceased Here Mr. Irving announced that he had kindly cable- in a few words for the honour they had done him, and then brother in the island. Bro. Le Feuvre, the Deputy Prov. grams from Henry Ward Beecher, Oliver Wendell Holmes, diverged to the subject of the Masonic Charities, and Grand Master, handed over to the Secretary of the Provin- Marshall P. Wilder, and other Americans abroad. He especially urged the claims of the Hampshire and Isle of cial Charity Association;£so of the sum subscribed for, and also read a cable message from Bram Stoker and Stage Wight Masonic Educational and Benevolent Institution. tendered to, him as the balance of a testimonial for many Manager Loveday, ending with " Hail, Columbia ! God Lord LATHOM took occasion to congratulate Bro. Lan- year;.' gratuitous services as Prov. Grand Secretary ; and Save the Queen !" caster, as the Secretary of the local Charity, upon the the Secretary also reported the receipt of another cheque " I must express great regret," he said, " that a very progressitwas making, and said he entirely agreed with these for £50 from one of the Portsmouth lodges, being the dear friend is not with us to-night. When I say that it is Provincial Institutions. His lordship described , at some moiety of a sum they had voted to the Charities. We Ellen Terry you will know that I speak of one whose name length, the objects and aims of the West Lancashire think these practical exemplifications of what Masonry is a household word for all that is good and charming in Charitable Institution, and mentioned the great results really is of sufficient interest thus to direct attention to art." achieved by it. them , simply adding that the need might not have arisen Some one proposed Miss Terry's health, and it was The Tyler's toast was then given. but for impressions which grievousl y wrong large numbers poured down with cheers. An interesting programme of music was performed by of Masons, and certainly misrepresent one chief aim of the " She told me a day or two ago to give you all her love," the band of the Royal Marine Artillery during and after the Craft.—Hampshire Independent. said Mr. Irving. " To-day she telegraphs that she sends banquet. her love to some of us. I suppose we will each think the same thing. A good deal has been said as to why I came WHO CARES ? here this year. Some said it was to act. Others said it GRAND EVENING CONCERT was to build a theatre. 1 will confess. The real reason is AT SHANKLIN ISLE OF WIGHT. Who cares whether Masonry originated in the Garden of that I wanted to get canvasback duck and to let my friend , Eden, or before the flood, or at the building of King Parkinson taste it. If I had known that canvasback was On Thursday evening, the 19th inst., a grand concert Solomon 's Temple ? What does it matter to us whether out of season I would have deferred my trip a month or was given at the Institute , through the kindness of Mr. Xoah was Master of his lodge or not ? or whether or not two. Another reason for my coming is that 1 want to write Charlton Speer, ;in behalf of the Building Funds of the Moses was a Mason, because he was versed in Egyptian a nautical drama, and Mr. Buck is to take me on a yacht- Chine Lodge. mysteries ? What good would the knowledge of the fact ing cruise in order that I may collect proper material. But The room , we regret to say, was not well filled , the back do us, living so many centuries after these worthy men the reason which comes from my heart is that I wanted to part containing many empty rows, though the reserved were " gathered to their fathers ?" The question for us, gri p by the hand those friends who were kind to me when seats had been all taken by the residents and visitors, who as individuable members of the Order is, " Am I a Mason ?" I was here before, and to bid them God speed. Next year seemed to appreciate thecapital programme provided. Do I practice the purity taught by Masonic lessons ? When you will be all in London at the great American exhibition, The performers , who generousl y gave their services, I entered the lodge for the first time I was taught to rever- which will be a great success. I am informed that the were all eminent artists, belong ing cither to the Royal ence the Creator of the world. I was told that my trust population of the United States will then be 62,000,000, Academy or to the Royal College of Music, and thus shoidd be in Him.' Do I reverence the Great Architect of and I'll put an extra row or two of seats in the Lyceum guaranteed a complete success in the way of the musical the Universe ? Do I put my trust in Him? Is my life in Theatre, if it is necessary, to get them all in. " performance. The concert was opened with a pianoforte accordance with the truths He would teach me? 1 had Mr. living was loudl y applauded , and then the Napo- duet by the Messrs. Hoyte and Charlton Speer, and was hardl y passed the threshold of Masonry befo re f was told leonic visage of General Horace Porter peered over the rendered with great precision and brilliancy. Mr. Seymour that these were four cardinal virtues, and I was admonished wildnerness of good things. He said that the real reason Kelly followed with Pinsuti's beautiful " Bedouin Love to practice them at all times. Do I heed this wise ad- of Mr. Irving 's visit was shrouded in mystery. Song," which he sang with immense taste and effect , and monition : Am I "temperate in all my acts, in my " He is sent here by his Government ," he said, on a received an enthusiastic encore, to which he responded by thoughts, in my jud gment of my fellows? Does prudence delicate mission—in fact, to settle the Canadian fisheries a simple acknowled gment. This gentleman is always a characterise my life ? Uo I show to the profane, as well as dispute. The yachting cruise got up by Mr. Buck is simply favourite with Shanklin audiences, and is well known for the Mason, that 1 possess fortitude sufficient to resist a pretext for taking him to the field of his new diplomatic his singing in our choral festivals ; his fine bass voice is temptation , to defend the right, to espouse the cause of the labours . I have been recently in Canada myself. I was carefully cultivated, and he was also heard to great ad- downtrodden and oppressed ? Is justice a virtue that I one of the only Americans who found it safe to return . The Canadians were so much engaged in tobogganing and distressed Masons upon the brethren being urged by the good citizens should be debarred from partici pating in the getting vaccinated that they hadn 't time to think of war. Grand Master, the Chaplain , and Bros. A. E. Austen , mysteries of the ' Craft. They would feel that not only a When Mr. Irving came to America before, men might have Walsh, Kemsley, and others . The proceedings concluded gross injustice had been done to them , but would be highly said that he was lured by gold, but now we know that he shortly after 10 o'clock. On Thursday afternoon the indignant at having been refused admission into a Society had formed a real friendshi p for the people of America. District Grand Master and Officers of Grand Lodge where their respectability and upri ghtness should have been We are glad to look upon Mr. Irving as a tried friend. assisted at the installation of Bro. J. T. Keith as W.M. a sufficient guarantee for thei r fitness for becoming one of Whenever Americans have gone to see Irving he has acted elect of Lodge Good Will , and afterwards the Grand its members. Granted that they take this view of with princel y generosity, and when he comes here the Master, the officers and members of the Grand Lodge, and the case, which is natural , why should they not string will always hang on the outside." the local and visiting brethre n , marched in procession to study the feelings of those who are responsible John T. Raymond said that he hoped Mr. Irving would Trinity Church, where a service was conducted by the for their names having been introduced at the have a good yachting trip. Grand Chaplain , the Rev. T. Bennetts, the Ven. Arch- lodge. They should consider that the proposer and "I, too, have sailed with Mr. Buck," he said, " and we deacon Croghan delivering to the brethren an excellent seconder are indifferentl y treated at their not fulfilling raced all day with an ice-house, if I remember rightly." and eloquent address. At 7 p.m., a banquet was given by their engagements, and that when a person is proposed and Then arose genial Win. J. Florence, who kissed his the local brethren to the District Grand Lodge and visiting accepted and does not attend for the purpose of being in- hand to Mr. Irving. brethren in the " Licdertafel. " On June 23rd , the District itiated, the brethren of the lodge naturall y ask why does so " Our host has endeared himself to us," he said, " if by Grand Master and his officers proceeded to Uitenhage to and so not present himself for admission , thus casting nothing else than that he introduced to England upon the open a District Royal Arch Chapter, and in the evening some reflection on the proposer and seconder as if some- most favourable and affectionate terms our great American a ball was given in the Drill Hall. thing had occurred , whereby they regretted ever having representative actor, Edwin Booth. Mr. Booth was play- proposed the candidate, and at the same time they are not ing in the old Princess's Theatre. The builing next door THE BOYCOTTING OK A N EW BRUNSWICK responsible in the slightest, as the intended initiate does had fallen down , and things were very unprop itious. Mr. ENCAMPMENT URGED . not inform them of the why and wherefore. We think the living put his own play aside, cleared the stage of his own The Sovereign Grand Priory for the Dominion of Canada following would have a very salutary effect, and guard theatre and said to Booth , 'Come here,' I remember that of the United Religious and Military Orders of the Temple, against this kind of behaviour. That when a person who when I played Captain Cuttle in Manchester many years and of St. John of Jerusalem , Palestine, Rhodes, and has been regularly proposed , balloted for, and accepted in ago Mr, Irving played the part ot Dombey. He looked Malta, met on July the 13th , at the Masonic Temple any lodga fails to give a sufficient explanation to his pro- as if he had just stepped out of Dickens's novel. Mrs. in Windsor, Ontario. In the absence of the Most Eminent poser and seconder within , say three or six months of the Florence and I both felt that this young man, so careful of Sir Knight Colonel VV. J. B. McLeod Moore, Great Prior , cause of his non-attendance for the purpose of being details even in a minor part, wns bound to achieve great the meeting was presided over by Right Eminent Sir Knight initiated , should have his name struck off the lodge books, eminence in his profession." and Great Sub-Prior James A. Henderson . A special and such name be sent to every lodge under the three So with sparkling bumpers and with merry speeches the Committee was appointed to present a handsome jewel to Constitutions in order that he may be prevented from being banquet paved the threshold of the morning. Mr. Irving Most Eminent Sir Knight I. S. Parvin , of Iowa, who has proposed in any other lodge other than the one he has is off on the Rambler for his long cruise. acted for the Gran d Priory of Canada as Grand Repre- peen accepted in, unless a sufficient excuse be made to sentative near the Grand Encampment of the United those who were responsibl e for his name being introduced States. The Past Grand Commander of the Grand En- into the lodge. We offer these remarks in the interest of campment of Illinois was welcomed by the Grand Prior. A the Craft, and will he glad to learn the views of any of our &fje &raft gbroatr. deputation was appointed to attend the Grand Encamp- brethren on this subject. — The Masonic Journal. ment of the United States to urge upon them the DISTRICT G RAND LODGE OF SOUTH A FRICA T HE P ROMENADE CONCERTS.—The lessee of ostracism or "boycotting " of the encampments of Covent Garden (EASTERN DIVISION ). ^ Theatre will have but little to complain of St. John and St. Stephen , of New Brunswick. at the close of his season if the entertainment he provides The annual communication of this District Grand Lodge These encampments, although properly subject to the there continues to be patronised by the public in the same was held in the Masonic Temple, Port Elizabeth , on Wed- Sovereign Priory of Canada, refuse obedience, and liberal fashion as last night. There can be no doubt that nesday afternoon, June 16th. The members of the District acknowledge no allegiance to any but the Chapter General this patronage is justly and properl y bestowed , taking into Grand Lodge in attendance were Bros. C. J. Egan , M.D., of Scotland. It was announced that H.R.H. the Prince of consideration the general excellence of the long and varied R.W.D.G.M. ; G. P. Perks, D.D.G.M.; Jas. Kemsley, Wales had invested Right Eminent Sir Knight Daniel Spry programme which is every evening provided for the delec- D.G.S.W. ; D. Sampson, D.G.l.W. ; the Rev. J. Catling, with the Grand Cross of the Temple, one of the most tation of music-loving visitors to the theatre, and the D.G. Chap. ; VV. F. Sisstng, D.G. Sec. ; VV. C. Smith, highly prized honours of the Order. The following officers splendid manner in which it is carried out by the artistes D.G. Treas. ; A. Walsh, as D.G.S.D. ; T. W. Robertson , were elected : Sir Knights Wm. J. B. McLeod Moore, concerned, both vocal and instrumental , under the con- as D.G.J.D.; A. II. Reid, D.G.S. of Wks.; J. W. C. Prescott, Grand Prior ; James A. Henderson , LL.D., ductorship of Mr. Gwyllym Crowe. As is usual on Wed- Mackay, D.G.D.C. ; G. F. Bed ggood, D.G.A.D.C. ; J. Kingston , Deputy Grand Prior ; Daniel Spry, Barrie, nesday evenings, the first part of the programme last Clarke, as D.G. Swd. Br. ; A. J. Wright, D.G. Purst. ; Grand Chancellor; J. A. Grosscup, Windsor, Grand Con- night was devoted to classical selections. The overture A. C. Wylde, as D.G. Std . Br. ; H. C. Lee, D.G. Std. Br.; stable; J. Douglas, Toronto, Grand Marshal ; D. was taken from "Die Meistersinger. " Madame Rose J. Robinson, R. J. Middleton , and C. R. Read, D.G. McLellan , Hamilton, Grand Treasurer; S. G. Faint- Hersee scored a great success by her rendering of the Stewards ; and Past Masters Bros. E. Carroll, W. lough, Kingston , Grand Registrar. . The following were aria " Pur dicesti," while Mr. Bernhard Carrodus was S. Hockey, and A. VV. Guthrie, acting as Stewards. elected Great Sub-jurors : Sir Knights E. H. Rayman, equally fortunate in gaining the admiration Kingston; of his audience The Past Masters and Masters of lodges who were present John Hood , Hamilton ; E. T. Malone, Toronto ; for a magnificently-performed violin solo from Svendscn 's as members of Grand Lodges were as follows : Bros. F. E. H. D. Hall, Peterboro ' ; T. H. Stears, Montreal; J. " Romanze " (op. 2C). Signor Foli, who followed, sang U. Wood , S53 ; A. Waters, 2S9 ; A. W. Rowsell, SG3 ; C. Hatheway, St. John 's; Wm. Taylor, Halifax, N.S. the aria " II Monaco ," and in response to a determined J, Richards, 82S ; C. T. VV. Mouat, 711; J. Rampf , The following were elected members of the Grand Council •. recall gave a lively old English ditty. One of the most IQ39« J> F- Pearson, 1590 ; H. W. Lowrie, 146 ; W. Sir Knights H. Robertson, Collingwood; Donald Ross, remarkable performances of the evening was perhaps that Hutton , 1SS9 ; F. C. Constance, 711; C. T. Wheelwright, Picton; John Ross Robertson , Toronto ; G. D. Adams, of Mdme. Isabel Fassett, who last night made her first 711; A. S. Dudley, S2S ; J. C. Kemsley, 741 ; VV. Windsor; J. Porte Thomas, Belleville.— Toronto Globe. appearance this season at the Concerts, in her singing of Henderson, 711; C. A. Rise, 882 ; S. Ready, SS2; and Beethoven 's beautifu l " Creation 's H Rev. T. Bennetts, 711, Past G. Chap. Among the brethren ymn." Her artistic I HE CANADIAN CRAFTSMAN , in an article animadvert- method and the purit y and clearness of her voice and present were the following : Bros. G. T. Partrid ge, 146S ; enunciation were immensely appreciated b Charles Cox 711; B. Gunn, 1SS Alex. Weber, ing on the action of Grand Lodge in the Quebec difficulty, y a crowded , J. 9; has the following remarks on an aspect of English Free- house, and led to her being enthusiastical ly and deservedly 711; H. J. Simmonds, 9S9 ; Charles Callaghan , 9S9 ; encored. In the second, or " Miscellaneous 91S; James Smith, ; C. A. Carter masonry, which is more gratifying to the majori ty of ," part of the G. G. Goud, 1468 , English Masons than the polemics which now seem to be programme, Mr. Stedman's choi r of lads and lasses were 263; George Brown, S63; T. Smerdon, 71; J. T. well received in Mr. Crowe's pretty vocal j Robert Hullen , 711; A. Brassmann, the leading characteristic of some foreign jurisdictions :— waltz, " Little Keith , 711 711; " We noted , in our last issue, the fact that the M.W.G. Sailors." Madame Rose Hersee sang " I dreamt that I E. E. Pallett, SG3 ; J. G. Nicholl, isgo; T. W. Harper, Master of Eng dwelt in marble halls," Signor Foli " Out on the Deep, ; Thomas C. Hall, 9S0 ; T. D. Henery, ; T. land had withdrawn the patent of the " 1590 319 Representative of this Grand Lodge, near the Grand Lodge and Madame Isabel Fassett "The Sailor 's Story," each of Sheffield , S2S ; G. Suter, 711; P. Hamer, Sg3 ; James their performances being met with an encore Fish, 1 ; T. Tunbridge, 711; W. T. Hands, SiS; of Illinois, on account of Illinois having declared herself , which, in the 590 on the side of the Grand Lodge of Quebec. Since then , case of Signor Foli, was responded to by that well-known H. Mapplebeck, 711; W. English, 1469; L. Holmes, humourous Irish song, " Father O'FI SG M. Johnson, W. H. Hinton , 82S ; L. Bau- we have received a report of the proceedings of the United ynn." As was only 3; S53; Grand Lodge of England, at its session, last month , when just and fair, the share of the work done by the orchestra mann, S63; A. H. Synter, S63 ; A. Simpson, 1590 ; R. received the heartiest recognition. W. H. Hands, A. Duffield the above action was recommended to his Royal Highness —Daily News, Aug. 2G. Attwood , 1590 ; 711; J. , S65 ; the Grand Master. We find , A. Lipman , 711; VV. Griffin , S63 ; and W. S. Gilman, S63. in the proceedings, a number The proceedings commenced shortly after three o clock of things done, which are . fully up to the standard of this ' , the Gran d Body, and which reflect great credit upon it. For WILLI NG'S SELECTED THEAT RICAL Grand Lodge being opened in the usual form , the members _ PROGRAMME. of Grand Lodge and brethren present saluting the District instance, the unanimous re-election of the Prince of Wales as Grand Master, was a good and proper thing to do. Grand Master and his officers according to the ancient rite, DRURY LANE THEATRE. the R.W. the Grand Chaplain invoking the blessing of the Again, the donation of 200 guineas to the fund for the relief of the unemployed, and which gift was made at the Every Evening at 7.45, A R UN OF LUCK . Most High upon the deliberations. Most of the lodges in COVENT GARDEN THEATRE. the jurisdiction were represented, and were answered for on suggestion of the M.W.G.M., was a noble act, worthy of the Grand Body from whom it emanated, and the adoption Every Evening at 7.30, Promenade Concert. the roll of membership being called. After the acceptance HAYMARKET THEATRE. and confirmation of the minutes of the last communication of the report of the Board of Benevolence, in which they , showed that during the past quarter they had iven relief Every Evening at S. 15, T HE SCHOOL FOR SCANDAL . letters of apology for non-attendance from several officers g ADELPHI THEATRE. and members and congratulatory telegrams from the to individual brothers, or their widows, to the amount of , in round numbers, dollars—full Every Evening, at S, THE HARBOUR L IGHTS ; at 7.15, Masters of various lodges were read. The Treasurer's £1400—or 7000 y shows Farce. financial statement was a most satisfactory one, exhibiting that the hearts of the members of the Grand Lodge are fully imbued with the principle " Charity "—at least, in so GLOBE THEATRE. a considerable increase in the receipts for the year, and a Every Evening at S, THE SINS OF THE FATHERS ; at 9, good balance towards next account. In the report of the far as it relates to the relief of the impecunious brother. All the above recorded acts are redolent with Masonry, as THE PICKPOCKET. Board of General Purposes sundry additions to the District SAVOY THEATRE. bye-laws were submitted and adopted after some little dis- it ought always to be, and as such have our hearty approval ." Every Evening at S.35, THE M IKADO ; or, THE TOWN OP cussion. A notice of motion from the Meridian Lodge, T ITIPU ; at 7.45, THE CARP . Matinee every Saturday Cradock, for an address to the R.W. the Grand Master THE U NINITIATED .— It is not often that we hear of a at 2.30. and Grand Lodge of England for an alteration candidate for initiation into the mysteries and privileges VAUDEVILLE THEATRE. of Rule 9 of the Constitutions regarding Past of Freemasonry refusing to present himself after having Every Evening, at S, THE ROAD TO R UIN . A lasters, was discussed, but ultimately rejected. been balloted for and accepted by the brethren of the GAIETY THEATRE. At the evening sitting R.W. Bro. W. C. Wood was re- lodge wherin he was proposed, but v , nevertheless, it has Every Evening at S, Farce ; at S.45, ADONIS .^1 elected District Grand Treasurer, after which the investiture come under our observation that such a case has occurred, PRINCES THEATRE. of officers for the ensuing year was proceeded with, when and no doubt there are others that we are not cognisant. Every Evening at S.15, THE J ILT . the District Grand Master installed the following (all of We desire to offer on this subject a few remarks for the COURT THEATRE. them P.M.'s) as his officers , those who were not in attend- information of our brethren. A person desirous of becom- Every Evening at S.45, THE SCHOOLMISTRESS ; at 8, ance being installed by deputy : Bros. T. W. Robertson, ing a Freemason must consider that he seeks admission BREAKING THE I CK , Matinee Saturday next at 2.30. D.G.S.W. ; H. O. Lee, D.G. J.W.; Rev. T. Bennetts, into an Institution unequalled in the world, and when a OPERA COMIQUE THEATRE. D.G. Chap. ; R. J. Dick, D.G. Reg. ; W. F. Sissing, lodge honours him to the extent of accepting him as a Every Evening at S, BACHELORS ; at 9.0, D R . DAW, D.G. Sec.; W. C. Smith , D.G. Treas.; J. W. C. Mac- member he is, as a gentleman , morally bound to attend COMEDY THEATRE. kay, A. Walsh 1XG.S.D.; , D.G.J.D.; Tilney, D.G.S. for the purpose of being initiated. We are aware that in Every Evening at S, B I.ACKKERRIES ; at Q, T UKNED ' UI- . of Wks. ; G. F. Bedggood, D.G.D. of Cers.; VV. S. some lodges, candidates who have been balloted for and STANDARD THEATRE. Hockey, D.G.A.D.C; W. Rampf , D.G. Swd. Br. ; accepted, and who do not attend the lodge J. for, say three Every Evening at 7.30, COMEDIETTA , followed by J ANE VV. Biden , D.G. Org. ; T. Welsh , D.G. A. Sec. ; E. J. months from the date of their acceptance, cannot be ad- SHORE . Carroll , D.G. Purst. ; G. C. Goodwin , D.G.A. Purst. ; mitted unless a fresh ballot be taken. In others, the GRAND THEATRE. C. A. Wagner and R. T. Middleton , D.G. Std. Brs. ; H. practice varies, some lodges do not mind how long candi- Every Evening, at 7.30, W ITH THE COLOURS . H. Lowrie, Sir II. G. Stockenstrom, A. Guthri e, D. dates put off the time of their initiation , but the fact of SURREY THEATRE. Johnson, J. Nixon , and E. Beaumont, Dist. G. Stewards. some lodges being lenient is no excuse for the person Every Evening at 7.30, "Jo." The report of the Board of Education was then submitted, accepted postponing his initiation to an indefinite period , ROYAL AQUARIUM. together with the financial statement of the Treasurer of the particulary when the person who has been so accepted, Open, 12.0; close, 11.30. Constant Round of Amusement. Education Fund. Fromthescitappeare dthatthe Fraternity fails to inform his proposer and seconder why he omits to COLONIAL AND INDIAN EXHIBITION. in this jurisdiction is following the excellent example of the present himself. The unitiated to whom we are referring, Open daily from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Admission one shil- Craft in England in the education of children of distressed must take another view of the case. Supposing, instead ling; Wednesdays half-a-crown. brethre n, seven being educated out of the funds as day of being accepted, they were blackballed , what would their ALBERT PALACE. scholars, and five as boarders, at various scholastic insti- feelings be then? They, no doubt, would be very wrath Open from 12 noon to 10 p.m. tutions Amusements all day. in the district. A liberal grant in aid was made to find that men of unblemished reputation and a charac- CANTERBURY THEATRE OF VARIETIES. from the funds of the district , the claims of children of ter for possessing every qualification requisite to make men Every Evening at 7.30, Grand Variety Company, &c, &c. Bro. the Earl and Countess Cowper left " The Ci ty Architect has just been knighted. Penshanger, his lordshi p's shooting quarters in the High- Designing fellow! " —Moonshine. lands, on Saturday last. Viscount Cross has appointed Mr. Arthur W. Bro. J. L. Toole has greatly benefited by his Williams Wynn to be an assistant unpaid Private Secretary visit to Aix-les-Bains, and will commerce his provincial at the India Office. tour, according to previous arrangements, on Monday next. Viscount and Viscountess di Vesci arrived at a^^^^ alj the end of last week at Abbey Lei x, their seat in Ireland , Bro. the Duke of Leinster has arranged, under Bro.^ Underdown ^^ Knell of Jevvin-crescent who for the autumn. , , the Land Purchase Act, to sell to his tenants a large por- has been suffering from a severe attack of laryngitis is Our Berlin Correspondent telegraphs that Pro- , tion of his Kildare estates at 18 years' purchase of the progressing favourably towards recovery . rents. fessor Von Helmholtz, the celebrated scientist, is lying seriously ill at Interlaken. Bro. Pearse Morrison on Wednesday entertained ra hic addresses (Inland) for the Free- Teleg p The number of visitors to the Colonial and a few friends at dinner at St. George's Club, Mr. H. M. mason Printing and Publishing Works — " Freemason, Indian Stanley, the African explorer, being amongst the guests. London." For Clothing, Furniture Banners Sic Exhibition on Tuesday last was 41,067, making a Jewels, , , , opening of 2 Ihe Queen gave a dinner party at Holyrood &c.—" Kenning, London." total since the ,900,724. Palace on the 19th inst., at which the Duke and Duchess The Earl and Countess of Carnarvon, with of Connaught, Prince and Princess Henry of Battenberg, The London Gazette of the 20th inst. contains a Lady Winifred Herbert, have left Highclere Castle on a and several others were guests. notice, dated Osborne, August iG, that the Queen has been visiting tour, which will probabl y extend over a month or pleased to confer the honour of Knighthood on Bro. five weeks. Bro. Sir Kdmund Monson, British Minister at Edward George Clarke, Q.C., M.P., Solicitor-General . Copenhagen, was present at the banquet given by the Earl a n d Countess Fi tzwilliam a nd famil y arc Directors of the Great Northern Telegraph Company to H IGH CROSS LODGE, N O . 754.—The installation passing the season at Coollati n , Wicklow. Earl Fitz- Mr. John Pender on Friday, the 20th inst. meeting of this lodge took place on Wednesday, the 25th william is expected to return lo Wentworth House early inst., when Bro. next month, to receive company for the Doncaster race Bro. General Lord Wolseley returned to London J. D. Birkin , the W.M. elect, was duly installed as W.M. for the ensuing year by the retiring meeting. where he had been on the 19th inst. from Milford House, W.M., Bro. A. G. Fidler. A full report will appear in our Prince Albert Victor on Wednesday attended to witness the operations of the fleet, under Bro. Sir VV. next issue. . a large and fashionable party at the Lea, Crookham, Hewett, against the defences of Pembroke Dockyard. Bro. Earl Granville arrived in town from Stone Hants, the residence of Lord Frederick Kerr, R.N. His The Prince and Princess of Wales and Princesses Park Stafford Royal Highness subsequently distributed the prizes at a land , , late on , Tuesday evening, and the day of Wales are expected to return from Homburg to Eng following had a long conversation with Mr. Gladstone local cottagers' show. towards the end of next week after which it is expected , prior to the departure of the late Premier for Bavaria. At the funeral of Mr. George Wilmshurst, late hnesses will spend some time in Scotland. their Royal Hig Bro. Earl Granville left town again on Wednesday evening Secretary of the Duchy of Cornwall, which took place at Bro. Sir M. White Ridley, Bart., M.P., Prov. for Walmer Castle, Deal. Walton-on-the-Naze on Wednesday last, the Prince of G. Master designate of Northumberland, has been returned I t is suggested that the portrait of Bro. R- Wales was represented by Lieut.-General Sir Dighton- to Parliament for the Blackpool Division of Lancashire, in Probyn , Comptroller of his Royal Highness's Household. Paget , Vestry Clerk ot CletKenwell, which attracted much succession to Bro. Sir F. Stanley, who has been raised to attention at the Academy last year, should be purchased to In our report last week of the Hope an d U n ity the peerage. hang in the Vestry Hall upon the completion of his thirtieth Chapter, No. 214, Chingford, we printed the veteran The Q ueen > accompanied by the other members year in the service of the parish next November. The M.E.Z.'s name as " Dolard " instead of " Adlard." Our of the Royal Family, and attended by the ladies and gentle- painting is by one of his sons, Mr. Sidney Paget. good brother's name is so well known in Masonic circles, men of the Court, left Edinburgh for Balmoral at 11 p.m. both in Essex and London, that the correction is scarcely on Friday, the 20th inst., reaching her destination early the Bros. Lord Hothfield, the Earl of Clonmell , necessary except in the interest of veracity. following morning. Earl Bathurst, and the Marquis of Ailesbury were among the Peers who took the oath and their seats at the opening Bro. Augustus Harris re-opens Drury Lane to- On Thursday, 19th inst., a party of Freemasons of the new Parliament on the 19th inst. Bros. Lord Hals- morrow (Saturday ) with the new sporting drama by Henry from Liverpool, numbering about 100, had a trip to Alderley bury (Lord Chancellor), and the Earl of Kintore were two Pettitt and Augustus Harris entitled "A Run of Luck." Edge. The visitors dined at the Queen's Hotel, and in the of the Royal Commissioners for opening the Parliament, We hear rumours of exciting incidents and startling effects, afternoon a number of vehicles were chartered to convey a and the former read the Queen 's Speech. both in the plot and stage accessories, and we trust that large number to Gawsworth. the " good luck " of the lessee of the National Theatre One of the last acts of Bro. Lord Wolverton, Bro. General Sir Redvers Buller is expected to will be a continuation of that " run of luck " he has so before leaving the office of H.M's. Postmaster-General, long enjoyed and so pluckily worked for. arrive in Dublin to-day (Friday), and will immediately was to effect a very material reduction in the cost of Post- A selection of Egyptian an tiqui ties, consisting proceed to Kerry and take charge of the duties entrusted office Orders. The reduction will come into operation from here of operations will include the Counties of vases, arms, tools, foundation deposits, jewellery, and to him. His sp the 1st prox., and under it a P.O. Order for £10 will cost of Kerry and Clare and a part of West Cork. works of ancient art, in stone, bionze, terra cotta, glass, no more than sixpence, instead of a shilling, Orders for recently discovered b Mr. W. M. Minders Petrie at Bros. Lord Halsbury (Lord Chancellor of Sic, y lower amounts being proportionately reduced. a dependency of Tanis and at Tell De- Lord Randolph Churchill M.P., Lord George Tell Nebesheh, , England), , Bro. Alderman Sir feunch (the Biblical " Tah panhes " the "Daphna; " of M.P., Sir F. Stanley, Lord Ashbourne, and Sir J. Whittaker Ellis, Bart., , Hamilton, the Greek historians) will, by kind permission of the Presi- M. E. Hicks-Beach, Bart., were present at the Cabinet M.P., President of the Irish Society of the City of London, dent and Council, be on view at the room of the Archaeo- Council held at the Foreign Office on Saturday last. and its other representatives, who went to Ireland last week on their usual annual visit, reached Coleraine on the logical Institute, Oxford Mansion, near Regent-circus, every A numerous party of our Colonial and Indian iSth inst., and were present at the distribution of prizes to Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. guests visited Sheffield on Monday, and were received and the successful students of the Academical Institution, Bro. from the 2nd to the 21st of September. entertained at luncheon by the Mayor and Corporation of Sir J. Ellis occupying the chair and performing the agree- Among the resolutions to be submitted at the were afterwards conducted over some of the town. They able ceremony. Subsequently they entertained at luncheon Triennial Conclave of the Grand Encampment of Knights pal manufactorie s the day concluding with a the princi . the clergy, gentry, and merchants of the town. Templar of the United States which will be held at St. conversazione at Cutlers' Hall. The reception accorded , Louis on the 21st September prox. and following days, is the visitors by the townspeople was most enthusiastic. The Masonic Advocate, of Indianapolis, for the current month refers in sympathetic terms to the death on one to hold the meetings of this body in Washington, Among the guests of our Bro. Herr Weinmann the 13th Tune last, at the ripe age of So years, of Bro. D.C., in the month of December, and triennially as hereto- (late of the Lodge of Tranquility) at his charming hotel at Luke E. Barber, who for many years held the office of fore. The freemasons Repository seems _ favourably Dorffi , on the Lake of Lucerne, there has been, during the Grand Secretary to the Grand Lodge and Grand Chapter inclined towards the proposal , which it considers would past week, a goodly gathering of well known Masons. respectively of Arkansas. Bro. Barber had been four enable more time to be devoted to the business arrange- Bro. Sir John Monckton, accompanied by one of his sons, years Grand Master and for ten years Grand High Priest ments of the Order, while it will in no way interfere with Bro. Sir Horace and Lady Jones, Bro. Philbrick, Q.C., of that jurisdiction , and in those exalted positions, as well the festive tendencies of the sir knights. and family, Bro. Col. Harding and Miss Harding, Bro. as during his tenure of the two Grand Secretaryships, had According to Le Monde Maconnique, the Grand Bro. Edward Letchworth, and Bro. E. Rudol ph G. Glover, fulfilled his duties with signal credit to himsel f and to the Orient has 361 bodies in its allegiance, namely, 313 H. Burnell and Mrs. Burnell. general credit of the Fraternity; His loss will be deepl y symbolic lodges, 35 chapters, and 13 councils, which are MASONIC BENEV O LENCE IN WEST LANCASHIRE. regretted by the brethren in Arkansas. thus distributed, namely, 67 in the Orient of Paris, 1 i in Beaulieu in the Departments in Algeria in the —The Committee of Management of the West Lancashire Bro. Major-General Sir Redvers H. Buller , 229 , 13 , 9 annuities for , Colonies of France, and in countries outside France and Alpass Benevolent Institution for providing V.C., K.C.B., who has been appointed to act in the South 32 of the province announce the French possessions. The same authority gives the distressed widows of Freemasons and West of Ireland, with a view to suppressing disorder that there are now three vacancies for annuitants. The receipts for the year ended the 2Sth February, iSSG, as and outrage, is the son of the late Mr. J. Wentworth close upon francs and the expenses as 866 last day for receiving applications was the 24th inst., and the Buller M.P., of Downes Crediton 139, 857 , 139, Hope-street , , , Devonshire, and has francs. poll is fixed to take place at the Masonic Hall, , seen considerable active service since 18G0 having served 'clock on the evening of the 22nd , between five and six o in the China Campaign in i860, the Red River Expedition A large party of the Liverpool brethren visited September. under Bro. General Lord (then Colonel) Wolseley, in the Clitheroe on the 19th inst., arriving in the morning. After The consecration of the De Tatton Lodge, No. Ashantee War under the same chief, in the Kaffir and a substantial dinner at the Swan and Royal Hotel, they 2144, Bowden, has been fixed by the R.W.P.G.M., Lord Zulu Wars of 1S78 9, as Chief of the Staff to Bro. Sir drove in a coach and four and severa l larg e waggonettes to Egerton of Tatton, for September 6th . The ceremony, Evelyn Wood in the Boer War 1S81, in the Egyptain Stoneyhurst College, and were shown the usual sights which will be of the most complete and elaborate nature, Campaign of 18S2 under Bro. Sir Garnet Wolseley, and in there, after which they returned to Clitheroe viA Mitton, is expected to be attended by a large number of brethren the Soudan Expedition of 1S84 as second in command to where they inspected the grand old church and the Shcr- from all parts of the province. The use of the Parish Sir Gerald Graham. burn chapel, and Whalley, inspecting Whalley Abbey and Church. After tea a musical evening was spent Church Schools has been kindly granted for the occasion. According to the statistics comp iled b Bro. , and the is Bro. E. Simpson, and he will invest y J. party returned home by the last train to Liverpool . The W.M. designate H. Drummond, P.G.M., the number of Freemasons in Bros. E. Morgan, S.W. ; G. Bowen as his first officers North America, at the close of June, was 6, New On and f rom the 1st of September parcels not J.W.; A. Ingham, S.D.; F. 59 464, (Mayor of Altrincham), York heading the list with 72,31s, Illinois being second with exceeding 11 lb. in weight will be received at any post- ; and Col. Munn , I.G. Johnson, J.D. 40,015, and Pennsylvania third with 37, 175, Ohio holds the office in the United Kingdom for transmission to New- According to the latest advices from Nortli fourth place with 29,345 members, and Massachusetts and foundland. Commencing with Tuesday, the 14th Sep- Queenslan d, Bro. Arthur Meats, who was the first W. Michigan follow close with 27,590 and 27,045 respectively. tember, parcel mails will be made up at Liverpool for New- Master of the St. George Lodge, No. 197S, Herberton, Missouri has 25,821 members, Indiana 22,54s, Jowa foundland every alternate Tuesday morning in summer, for Master 's jewel conveyance by the Newfoundland contract mail steamers ; was presented with a handsome gold Past 21,309, and Maine 20,077, a" tne other Grand Lodges bearing the inscription " Presented to Worshipful Bro. having under 30,000 members. Canada stands well with and every alternate Thursday morning in winter for con- Arthur Mears, first Worshi pful Master, by the Brethren of 18,983 members, Nova Scotia has 2966 members, Quebec veyance to Halifax by the Canadian contract mail steamers. the St. George Lodge, Herberton , 1SS6." The presentation 2822 members, New Brunswick 1910 members, Manitoba, Pa rcels intended to be so sent must be posted so as to was made by Bro. Carthew who, in a few well chosen 1350 members, and British Columbia, which is the smallest, reach Liverpool by the night mails of the previous day. In sentences, referred to Bro. Mears's services, especially in not only of those in British territory, but on the whole con- the reverse direction , the parcels will be conveyed to inaugurating and establishing the lodge, after the scheme tinent, 312 members. Liverpool by the same lines of steamers, and distributed by had been for some time in abeyance. Ihe gift was suitably TUUACCO .VISTS C OMMENCING .—An Illustrated Guide of no pages means of the inland parcel post. acknowledged by the reci pient. " How to open respectably from 4120 to £1000 ; " three stamps, According to a brief sketch in the July number H. Myers fit Co., 109, liuston-rd., London. Telephone No. 7541. of the Freemasons ' The installation meeting of the Evelyn Lodge — [A UVT .] Repository, Bro. Frank R. Lawrence, (S.C.) was held at Herberton , N. Queensland, on St. MoRTtMtiEs ,—Messrs. T AMES are in a position to Supply Monci who in June last was a second time elected M.W. Grand lohn 's Day last, the ceremony being conducted by Bro. C. to ANY EXTENT on the following Securities:—Landed Instates, Master of the Grand Lodge of New York, was initiated G. Hurrcy, assisted by Bro. Craig, P.M., as well as Bros. lluuses, Shops, and Offices , Warehouses and Wharves, Life In- into Freemasonry in the Excelsior Lodge, No. 195, New terests, &c, Reversions, Borough Rates, &c at the lowest current Carthew, W.M., and A. Mears, l.P.M. of the St. George , York, in 1874, and was chosen its W.M. in the years 1S77 the officers for the rates of interest . Prompt Settlement, n. Staple Inn, London , and 1S7S. In 1S and Lodee, No. 197S. The following are \V.C.-[A|)VT.] 7S 1S79 he was Dist. D.G.M. of the year, namely : Bros. J. Robson , R.W.M.; R. G. M'Lcan, Fifth Masonic District, Commissioner of A ppeals in 1S79 11(«. I.OWAV ' S PILLS.—Weakening Weather —The sultry summer D.M. : VV. D. Bowkett, S.M. ; VV. Maghn , S.W. ; J. . and 1SS0, Chief Commissioner of Appeals in 1S81-4 , Richards ; days strain the nerves ot the feeble and decrepit, and disease may Deputy Grand Master in Newell, |.W. ; A. Aumuller, S.D. ; VV. , J.D. eventuate unless some restorative, such as these purif ying Pills, be 1S84, and Grand Master in 1885 C. G. Hurrey, Treas.; G. E. Airey, Sec.; G. M'Kenzie, found to correct the disordering tendency. Ilolloway 's medicine and again in 1SS6. He is also a member of the Royal Chap.; II. Selig, Org. ; D. Mathcson I.G. ; VV. giYes potency to the nervous svstcin , which is the source of all vital Arch, Templar Masonry, and the other Degrees. By pro- Robson , Stwds.; and J. Craig, Tyler. movements, and presides over every action which maintains Ihe fession Bro. Lawrence is a lawyer of good standing at the Richards and J. growth and well-being of the bod The annual ball , at which about Go ladies and brethren y. No one can over estimate the New Yorkjbar. He is also a man of great culture and refine- evening at the necessity of keeping the nerves well strung, or the case Willi which ment, and possesses a large amount of energy, and b were present, took place the same same these Pills accomplish that end. They arc the most unfailing anti- y the Divisional Hall, which was very tastefully decorated for dotes to indi gestion , irregular circulation , pal pitation , sick headache , persistency of his efforts has succeeded to the present time the occasion. The ball was a great success, there being and costivencss, and have therefore attained the largest sale and in reducing the debt on the Masonic Hall at New York by both good music and an excellent supper. highest reputation ,— [A DVT.] 81,000 dollars (£16,200). METROPOLITAN MASONIC MEETINGS. Finsbury Park, Cock Tav., Highbury, at 8.30. WHO IS MOTHER SEIGEL? for the week ending Saturday, September 4, isao. Langthorne, Swan Hot., Stratford, at 8. She is a lady who, by the merest accident, has made La Tolerance, Portland Arms, Gt. Portland-st., W., at 8. a at 8. most valuable discovery, and she is creating the wildest The Editor will be glad to receive notice from Londesborough, Berkeley Arms, John-st., Mayfair, enthusiasm all over the country, and every body is talking Merchant Navy, Silver Tav., Burdett-rd., Limehouse,7.30. about her and asking Secretaries of Craft Lodges, Royai Arch Chapters, Mt. Lebanon , Windsor Castle, Southwark-bridge-road , 8. Mark Lodges, Rose Croix Chapters, Preceptories, New Concord , Jolly Farmers, Southgate-rd., N., at 8. WHAT IS MOTHER SEIGEL'S REPUTATION ? Conclaves, &c, of any change in place, day, or Panmure,Balham Hot., Balham, 7. and she tells them to read the thousands of letters, some- month of meeting. Peckham, Lord Wellington Hot., 516, Old Kent-rd., at 8. thing like the following from Mr. Perkins :— Pythagorean , Portland Hot., Greenwich, at 8. A WONDERFUL TESTIMONIAL. AUGUST 2S. Queen 's Westminster , 79, Ebury-st., S.W., at 7.45. SATURDAY , Kavensbourne, George Inn , Catford , at S. " Grove Pharmacy, Ealing, VV., Lodge 1541, Alexandra Palace, Imperial Hot., Holborn Temperance in the East, Geo.the Fourth , Ida-st.,E.,at 7.30. "Jan. 2, 1SS5. Viaduct. United Mariners, Lugard Hot., Lugard-rd., Peckham. • " Your medicine must be the most wonderful discovery, LODGES AND CHAPTERS OF I NSTRUCTION . United Strength , Hope Tav.,Stanhope-st., Regent's-pk.,atS. for during my experience of more than twenty years, 1 Alexandra Palace. Station Ho.,Camberwell New-rd.,at 7.30. Vitruvian , Bridge House Hot., London Bridge, at 8. never knew any proprietary or patent medicine in such Chiswick, Windsor Castle Hot., King-st.,Hammersmith,7.30 Wanderers,Victoria Mansions Restaurant, Victoria-st. S.W. universal favour and demand. It is simply extraordinary, Eccleston, Crown and Anchor, 79, Ebury-street, Pimlico, at 7. Whittington, Red Lion, Poppin 's-court, Fleet-st., at 8. and if I were to send you an account of every statement King Harold, Four Swans, VValtham Cross, at 7. made to me in its favour, you would have to publish a THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 2. separate book to contain my testimonials alone. Manchester, 17, London-st., Fitzroy-sq., at S. Arms, Lewisham-road. Percy, ]oll Southgate-rd., N., at S. Lodge 1755, Excelsior, Sydney "(Signed) THOMAS J. PERKINS ." y Farmers, „ 1178, Perfect Ashlar, Brid ge House Hotel, London Star, Five Bells, New Cross-rd., S.E., at 7. Bridge. Industry Chapter Prince Regent, Duhvich-rd., Herne-hill, THE EFFECT WAS MARVELLOUS. , „ 1445, Prince Leopold , Three Nuns Hot., Aldgate. S.E., 7.30. „ 1790, Old England , M.H., New Thornton Heath, " Medical Hall, Bangor, MONDAY, AUGUST 30. near Croydon. "Jan. 5, 1SS5.. No Meetings. „ 1 , Southgate, Railway Hot., New Southgate. " I hear people constantly speaking very highly of 950 Seigel's Syrup. There is a case of a young married lady LODGES AND CHAPTERS OF INSTRUCTION . „ 212S, United Northern Counties, 8A , Red Lion- sq., VV.C in Ang lesey who had been suffering from stomach asthma Brownrigg, Alexandra Hotel, Kingston Hill, at 8. for a long period , who had consulted some of the best Coborn , Eagle Hot., Snaresbrook, at 8. LODGES AND CHAPTERS OF INSTRUCTION . physicians of the day, but without deriving any benefit. Eleanor, Seven Sisters Hot., Page Green , Tottenham, at S Burdett Coutts, Swan Tav., New Bethnal Green-road , at 8. She was dail y getting worse, but at last a friend persuaded! Euphrates, Moth er Red Cap, High-st., Camden Town , 8. Camden, Lincoln's lnri Restaurant, 305,High Holborn.at 7. her to try Seigel's Syrup. She procured a bottle, and the Hyde Park , Porchester Hot., Leinster-place, Cleveland-sq., City of London, Tiptree Tavern, 6, Leadenhall-st„ at 6. effect was marvellous; she rapidly improved , and now she Porchester-terr., Padding ton, at" S. Covent Garden, The Criterion , Piccadilly, 8. is as strong and health y as ever she has been. Kingsiand, Cock Tav., Highbury, N., at 8.10. Creaton , Wheatsheaf Hotel, Goldhawk-rd., Shepherd' s " (Signed) H. LLOYD-JONES." Loughborough , Gauden Hot., Clapham, S.W. Bush , W., at S. Marquess of Ri pon, Queen's Hot., Victoria-paik-rd., E. Jerusalem Tav., St. John's-gate, Clerken- Crusaders, Old WHAT IS MOTHER SEIGEL GOOD FOR? Metropolitan , Moorgate Tav., 15, Finsbury Pavement , 7.30. well, at 9. Perfect Ashlar, Jamaica Tav., Southwark Park-rd., at 8. Duke of Edinburgh, Cape of Good Hope Tav. (opposite DOES NOT RESTORE THE DEAD, BUT SAVES THE Prince Leopold, Printing Works, 202, Whitechapel-road , 7 Limehouse Church, E.), at 7. LIVING. Royal Commemoration, Railway Hot., Putney, 8 till 10. Ebury, 12, Ponsonby-st., Millbank, at 8. , Mr. J. W. SAVILL, of Dunmow, Essex, writes, Septem- Selwyn, East Dulwich Hot., East Dulwich at 8. Egyp'tian, Hercules Tav., Leadenhall-st., 7.30. ber, 1SS4:—"I introduced your medicines into Dunmow Sincerity, Railway Tav., Fenchurch-st., at 7. Guel ph, Blackbi rds Inn , High-st., Leyton. almost as soon as they were broug ht out in London. I sold St. Ambrose, Baron 's Court Hot., W. Kensington, at 8. Great Northern, Berwick Arms, Berners-st., Oxford-st. in a short time eighteen pounds' worth. I have known St. James's Union , Union Tav., Air-st., Regent-st., at 8. Highgate, Bull and Gate, Highqpte-rd., N., at 8. many grand cases of permanent cures, and, as yet, no case St. Mark's, Surrey M.H., Camberwell New-rd. High Cross, Coach St Horses, High-rd., Tottenham, at 8. of failure. Notwithstanding many competitors, Mother Strong Man, Excise Tav., Old Broad-st., at 7. Brown Bear, High-st., Deptford , 8 to 10. , lustice, Seigel's Syrup holds its own ground. I believe it a good United Military, Earl of Chatham, Thomas-st., Woolwich Langton, White Hart, Abchurch-lane, Cannon-st., at 5.30. medicine—it will not restore the dead to life, but it appears Upper Norwood , White Hart Hot., Church-rd., Uppei Leopold, Old White Hart, Borough High-st., at 7.30. to save the living from dying." Norwood , at 8. Royal Savoy, Yorkshire Grey, London-st., Tottenham-ct.- Wellington, White Swan Hot., High-st., Deptford, 8 to 10 road, at 8. A CASE OF GRAVEL CURED. West Smithfield , New Market Hot., E.C, at 7.30. Royal Arthur, Prince of Wales Hot. (opposite Wimbledon Doric Chapter , Duke's Head, 79, Whitechapcl-rd,, at 6. Railway Station), at 7.30. " Feltham, Jan. 6, 1S85. " It has always given me pleasure to recommend your TUESDAY, AUGUST Royal Albert, White Hart Hot., Abchurch-lane, at 7.30. 31. Rose, Sterling Castle, Church-st., Camberwell, at 8. medicines to my customers, and the results of their use House Committee of the Benevolent Institution at 3 Salisbury, Union Tav., Air-st., Regent-st., at 8. have invariabl y been most satisfactory. 1 coulo furnish Chap. 1629, United , Freemasons' Hall. St. Luke's, White Hart, King's-rd., Chelsea, 7.30. you many testimonials. One case just now occurs to my LODGES AND CHAPTERS OF INSTRUCTION . Sir Hugh Myddelton White Horse Tav., Liverpool-rd., at 8. mind. A constable of the police force of Tooting, S.W., . where I for many years had a shop, was a patient of mine, Brixton , Prince Regent, Duhvich-rd., East Brixton , at 8. Southwark, Sir Garnet Wolseley, Rotherhithe New-rd., at 8. Southern Star, Sir Svdney Smith, Chester-st. Kennington. suffering from a bad attack of gravel. He .was persuaded Capper, Railway Tav., Angel-lane, Stratford , at 8. to try ' Mother Seigel's Syrup.' He purchased a bottle at Constitutional, Bedford Hot., Southampton Bdgs., at 7. The Great City, M.H., Masons'-avenue, 6.30. Tredcg&r, Wellington Arms Wellington-rd,, Bow-rd., 7.30. my shop, and by the time he had taken half of it, he Chaucer, The Old White Hart, Hi glwt., Borough, at 8. . reported himself to me as quite cured. The effect was Corinthian, George Hot., Cubitt Town, Poplar, at 7. Union Waterloo, Earl of Chatham, Thomas-st., Woolwich. Victoria Park, Yorkshire Grey, High-st., Stratford, at 8. simply miraculous. Dalhousie. The Sisters'Tav., Pownall-rd., Dalston , E., at 8 " (Signed) J. D. FLORANCE ." Domatic, Surrey M.H., Catnbenvell New-rd., at S, West Middlesex , Bell Hot., Ealing, at 7.30. Duke of Albany, Rock Tav., Battersea-park-rd., at 8. Prince Fr ederick William Chapter , Eagle Tav.,CIifton-rd., Duke of Connaught, Palmerston Arms, Grosvenor Park, S Maida-vale, 7-30. Emblematic, Red Lion, York-st., Jermyn-st., W., at 8. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 3. GEORGE KENNING Enfield , Rose and Crown, Church-st., Edmonton , at 8. Lodge 1275, Star, Ship Hot., Greenwich. Excelsior.Commercial Dock Tav.,Plough-rd., Rotherhithe,8 „ 1S15, Penge, Thicket Hot., Anerley. Faith, Victoria Mansions Restaurant. Victoria-st., at 8. „ 2090, Hammersmith , Board of Works, Hammer- MANUFACTURING GOLDSMITH , Finsbury, King's Head Tavern , 42, Threadneedle-st., at 7 smith. Fbrence Nightingale, M.H., William-st., Woolwich, 7.30 LODGES AND CHAPTERS OF INSTRUCTION . Friars, Liverpool Arms, Canning Town , at 7.J0. All Saints, Town Hall, Poplar, at 7.30. GOLD LACEMAN AND EMBROIDERER , Islington , Champion Hot., Aldersgate-st., E.C, at 7. B-acontree, Bell Tavern, Leytonstone, at 8. Israel, Rising Sun Tav., Globe-rd. Chig.vell, Loughton Public Hall, at 7.30. MASONIC DEPOT, |oppa, Champion Hot., Aldersgate-st., at 7. Clapton, Lord Stanley, Sandringham-rd., Hackney, 8. Kennington , Giraffe Tav., Newington Crescent, Newing Doric, Duke's Head, 79, Whitechapel-rd., at 8. 1, 2, 3, 4 Little Britain, 195, and 197 Alders- ton Butts, S.E., at 7.30. Earl of Carnarvon, Ladbroke Hall, Notting-hill , at 8. Kensington , Courtfield Hot., Earl's Court Station, at S. Emulation Lodge of Improvement (for M.Ms.), F.M.H., gate-st., London, E.C. Lily, Greyhound, Richmond, at 8/ at 7. Mount Edgcumbe, Three Stags, Kennington-rd., at 8. Henley, Three Crowns, North Woolwich , at 7.30. Will forward, post free on application , his New Cross, Chester Arms, Albany-st., N.W., at 8. Loyalty, Private Rooms, 206, Mare-st., Hackney, at 8. New Finsbury Park, Hornsey WoodT., Finsbury Park , at 8. Metropolitan (Victoria), Portugal Hot., Fleet-st., at 7. PRICE LIST OF ARTICLES MANUFACTURED Prince Fredk. Wm., Eagle Tav., Clifton-rd., Maida-hill , 8. Ranelagh, Six Bells, Queen-st., Hammersmith, W., at 8. Pilgri m (German language), Guildhall Tav., Gresham-st., Royal Standard, The AlwyneCastle, St. Paul's-rd., N. AND KEPT IN STOCK E.C, 1st and 3rd rues. Royal Alfred, Star and Garter, Kew Bridge, at 8. FOR Royal Nav al College, Greenwich Hospital Schools, at 8. St. George's, Globe Tav., Greenwich, at 8. South Middlesex , Beaufort House, Walham Green, 7.30. St. James's, Gregorian Arms, Jamaica-rd., S.E., at 8. TAILORS AND OUTFITTERS. St. George's, Public Hall, New Cross, at 8. St. John's, Mother Red Cap, Camden Town, N.W., at 8 Wandsworth, East Hill Hot., Alma-rd., S.W., at 8. St. Marylcbone, British Stores Tav., St. John's Wood. HAT AND CAP MANUFACTURERS. Yarboroug h, Green Dragon, Stepney, at 8. Temperance, Dukeof York Tav., Evelyn-st., Deptford, 8. Camden Chapter , The Moorgate, Moorgate-street , at 8. Ubique, 79, Ebury-st., Pimlico, S.W., at 7.30. FISHING-TACKLE MANUFACTURERS. Earl of Carnarvon Chapter , Ladbroke Halt, Ladbroke United Pilgrims, Surrey M.H., Camberwell New-rd., 7.30. Grove-road, Notting-hitl , at 8. Westbourne, Lord's Hot., St. John's Wood, at 8. BERLIN WOOL AND FANCY REPOSITORIES WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1. Wm. Preston , St. Andrew's Tav., George-st., Baker-st., W. Kintore Mark, Stirling Castle, Church-st., Camberwell, 9. JEWELLERS. UNITED GRAND LODGE, AT 7. Hornsey Chapter , Porchester Hot., Leinster-pl., Cleveland- Lodge 2076, Ouatuor Coronati , Freemasons' Hall. sq., Paddington , at S. REGALIA MAKERS. Chap. S9S, I'emperance-in-thc-L'ast. G, Newby-pl., Poplar Lily Chapter, Greyhound Hot., at 8. Mark Grand Masters', 8A , Red Lion-sq., VV.C. Panmurc Chapter , Stirling Castle, Church-st., Camberwell, UPHOLSTERERS. at 7.30. LODGES OF I NSTRUCTION . TENNIS BAT MAKERS. Burgoyne, Goose and Gridiron , St. Paul's Churchyard,at 7. Pythagorean C/jo/ito-. Portland Hot.,London-st..Greenwich Confidence, Hercules Tavern , Leadenhall-st., 7 till 9. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 4. PICTURE-FRAME MAKERS. Dukeof Connaught, Ryl.Kdwd. Hot., Mare-st.,Hackney,8 Lodge214S, Walsingham , Wilmington M.H., Dartford. Earl of La thom , Station Hot., Camberwell New-rd., at 8. Chap. 975, Rose of Denmark, Star and Garter, Kew Bridge. ARTIFICIAL FLOWER MAKERS. Fidelity, Alfred Hot., Roman-rd., Barnsbury, at 8. ,, 1326, Lebanon , Red Lion Hot., Hampton. MILLINERS AND DRAPERS.

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