CONTENTS. resolutions and addresses are likely to find favour or imitation among them. The great secret of the success of English Freemasonry is its absolute LEADERS 559 Reviews 563 ¦ sectional, social, political questions. On the Continent, Supreme Grand Chapter 560 . Notes and Queries „.. 566 ignoring of all Royal Alasonic Institution for Boys 560 Earl Carnarvon and the Canadian Roial unfortunatel y, more or less, Freemasons too often forget the great aim and The Royal M asonic Benevolent Institution Arcli Masons 566 aid of Freemasonry, and allow themselves to be mixed up frequently with (Continue/I) £60 Grand Alasonic Conversazione in Liverpool The Revise of the Constitutions 561 566 open political or quasi political discussions. In addition to this they Musi c and Freemasonry 562 Annual Soiree of the AiTabilitv Lodge, No. Records of Extinct Lodges—(Continued) ... 562 317, Manchester '. 5G7 interfere with social questions which provoke controversy, so that they are Obituary 563 R EPORTS OF M ASONIC M EETINGS— compelled practically to ignore the fundamental and all important duty of CORRESPONDENCE — Craft Masonry 567 The Status of Past Masters 564 Instruction 570 Freemasonry, Charity. Hence it comes to pass, and the fact is much to be Sir Christopher Wren and Freemasonry... 565 Royal Arch 570 regretted, that loyal English Freemasons find it often utterly impossible to Alasonic Portraits 565 The Theatres 570 Objections to Candidates.—A Query Masonic and General Tidings " 56$ 571 attend foreign lodges or agree with their patent or latent prepossessions, A Printer's Error . 565: Lodge Meetings for Next Week tjs to approve of their theoretical princi ples, or sympathize with their practical proceedings. AT the Quarterly Convocation of Grand Chapter several- new warrants # were granted. The Grand Chapter of Portugal was recognised ; and Bro. # # M ANY of our readers have doubtless perused in the daily'papers a not un - Lieut.-Col. CREATON 'S motion to grant £2000 for rebuilding Freemasons' amusing controversy between Sir EDMUND B ECKETT and Mr. SEDDON , in Hall was judiciousl y deferred for consideration until next meeting of Grand which the former elaborates and expresses full his normal opinion of archi- Chapter. y tects and their works. These are Sir E. BF.CKETT 'S opinions, and are well known and often put forward. But in the discussion an allusion occurs to a THE fact that His Royal Highness the G RAND MASTER was made a " Reredos " at St. Alban 's, originally proposed to be erected by the Masonic " Mark Master Mason " at Golden-square a week ago, suggests alike con- Committee, but which design, for reasons which the " Faculty Committee " sideration and reflections not a few to the thoughtful Masonic student. It submitted to the Masonic Committee in perfect friendliness , was not per- is not a little remarkable to realize the present distinguished position of the severed in. The alternative proposal for a pulpit was substituted, and has been Mark Degree. Its practical existence under Lord LEIGH may be dated only happ il y and successfully completed. Our esteemed and energetic Bro. C. E. within a generation, and it has now a very effective organization and numerous KEYSER , the Secretary of the Masonic Committee, feeling himself aggrieved adherents. Some of the most distinguished members of our Craft enroll them- by certain expressions of Sir E. BECKETT anent the Reredos, has written selves in its ranks, attend its meetings, and claim its honours. And yet who some letters on the subject. They have come before us in the Hertfordshire can tell us anything certain about it ? The learning of a G OULD or H UGHAN Standard of the 27th October, and we think it right to call attention to them would fail them, were we to press them for a clear consistent narrative of the here, the more so as we gladly call to mind Bro. C. E. KEYSER 'S laudable origin, progress, and history of the Mark Degree. As far as the grade itself is energy and persevering patience, his courtesy and consideration , in what concerned it is confessedly a " Crux" about which much mystery exists. " The turned out to be a very trying little matter both of work and responsibility. Mark " seems to have been unknown to or passed over by the Revivalists of It seems that Sir EDMUND BECKETT talks of that " paltry gimcrack of a h traces of it in the last century exist 1717, and thoug , they are few and far Reredos." Now, as is well known, Sir EDMUND uses normall y very forcible between , and comparatively late. No early English minute book alludes to language, both as to his likes and dislikes, and we do not think that Bro. C. E. and the marked difference as between the Eng it, lish and Scottish Craft in this KEYSER need be hurt at such expressions. Sir EDMUND may not like Rere- respect deserves to be carefully noted when we treat on the subject. In Scotland doses in genera l , or that Reredos in particular. Reredos is a hard and appar- on the contrary the Marks are almost if not entirel y synchronous with their ently a foreign word., and there are good many worthy people up and down earliest authentic minutes, which go back IOA .D. 1600 in round numbers ; and the country who, as some one said amusingly years ago, " seem to shive r we think Bro. D. M. LYON, the great authority on Scottish Masonic history, at the very name." As regards the design in question , it certainly was neither will agree with us when we say that all known Masters and " Fallows of Craft " paltry nor gimcrack in any sense. It vvas, we feel bound to say, a most graceful seem to have had a Mark. What then is the cause of this great diver- and effective sketch ; but, if we remember rightl y, was not originally unani- gence of custom, this absolute difference of procedure ? It is neither easy mously approved, of even by the Masonic Committee. As regards the to be accounted for, nor susceptible of distinct explanation. There is window, it was, we think , clearly understood that the Reredos >vas to suit the undoubtedl y a great difference of normal procedure which confronts the window, and not the window the Reredos ; and Sir E. BECKETT is completely most credulous, and must strike the most careless. What the relation is wrong in imputing such bad taste on the part of the Masonic Com- of the older Marks to the Mark Masons of to-day is another " Crux," mittee, whose onl y wish was to help ' on a great and goodly move- equally difficult and equally hazy, equally hard to digest and harder to ment, and not in any way to injure the architectural beauties of St explain. Some connexion there probably was, but what that vvas, is reserved Albans. We can quite sympathize with Bro. C. E. K EYSER 'S feelings for the labours of a H UGHAN and a G CULD , a M URRAY LYON and n at such an unfortunate mistake in words, and are glad to assure him of our RYLANDS satisfactoril to date y to explain. Up therefore all is mystery in pleasant remembrance of his genial labours and his unfailing energy. respect to the Mark, and such it must remain. Much stress has been some- time laids on the existence of Immemorial Mark lodges, as a proof of the **# antiquity of the Degree. But knowing hovv often this word Immemorial is used W E have been considering the past history and present position of the Mark most improperly, and without any historic warrant, we do not ourselves set Degree from an anti quarian point of view solely, but think it only reason- much store by that fact in itself. The Ritual of Mark Masonry is able and right, amid so many new claims and conflicting rites, to say a few undoubtedly modern , as likewise the division into two grades. Perhaps in words also on the superior antiquity of Craft Masonry. Whatever may be one sense its Modernity is its recommendation. At any rate it flourishes the real origin of the Ancient and Accepted Rite, whether it be the product and expands, and its now many friends may surely and trul y say, " nothing of an Hermetic or Rosicrucian Fraternity, whose true annals are lost in the is so successful as suecess." ignorance of early patrons and " adaptations," there can be no doubt that no # * # grade in the world can claim superior antiquity to our humbler Craft Masonry. I N the Times of the 2nd inst. there appears a paragraph relative to the It may be that Hermeticism ran along the stream of time " pari passu " with Italian Freemasons and International Arbitration. The actual purport of it is as Masonic initiation , at times dominating it, at times diverg ing from it, but follows : During the recent visit of Mr. H ENRY R ICHARDS, M.P., to Ital y, we seem to gather the fact from countless evidences that a secret Masonic a deputation of Freemasons, headed by Count BRANIFORT I, waited upon Sodality existed everywhere in very early times, probably in some way linked h'm at Milan to present him with an address from their brotherhood, con- on to Egyptian and Primaeval mysteries, which seems to have surmounted the gratulating him upon the success of his labours at various times on the dividing influences of countries and oceans, to have outlived the fall of Continent of Europe to popularize the movement for international arbitration. mighty empires, and defied the encroaching hand of time. Curiously enough Mr. R ICHARDS gratefully acknowledged, in his reply to the deputation , his the marks of the earliest builders are found also everywhere, alphabetical, sense of the value of the very important co-operation of such a powerful body numeralistic , Hermetic, symbolical, and we believe we are correct in saying on jis the Freemasons, both in Ital y and other lands, in the great cause of all ancient buildings. Were these all merely for convenience, to check pay- international arbitration and peace. The active sympath y of such an ment, continual famil y marks? We cannot believe it. We must therefore influential brotherhood was in the highest degree encouraging to himself and assume the existence of a world-wide fraternity, with something in ;"s colleagues of the English Peace Society." Mr. R ICHARDS is evidently common , and if the modern use of the " mark'' was identical with that of early 'gnorant of the principles of English Freemasonry if he thinks such times, an argument to some extent irresistible might be derived for the antiquity of Mark Masonry. But such we apprehend is not the case, though, The motions having been seconded were carried unanimously. of Unanimity, No. , Bury, not seeking to dogmatize on the point, we leave it here. But Craft Masonry A charter vvas also granted to the Chapter 42 Lancashire, authorising the companions to wear a centenary jewel , in accord- has existed, as we said before, from early ages, and survived , and is to day more ance with the resolution passed by the Supreme Gran d Chapter on the 1st flourishing than ever. North, south, east, and west itslodgesareincreasing and Februarv', 18S2, the chapter having proved an uninterrupted existence of advancing, and if in all jurisdictions not in the same safe ratio of useful befit- loo years. ting power, let us hope for better things and happier days. It has been said The District Gran d Lodge of Malta having on the 18th September, that Craft Masonry dates from 1722. No more perverse or idle view of 1883, expelled from Masonry a brother P.M. late of the Wander ers' No. London and P.M. and Treas. of the Wayfarers' Lodge, Masonic history ever was propounded. " The 1717 theory," as it was termed, Lodge, 1604, , No. 1926 , Malta, also of the Melita Chapter, No. 349, Malta, for defalca- old paradoxical friend ACOB lias been long given up, and except our good J tion of his lodge accounts. N ORTON , we know of no authoritative writer who seriousl y holds it to-day. Col. C REATON moved :— The revivalists of 1717 were not the creators of a new order, the founders " That this companion of the Melita Chapter, No. 349, be declared of a new organization , the fatttors of a new ritual. They may have modi- expelled from the Order of Royal Arch Masons." EWIS HOMAS and carried. fied, altered , reduced , or extended what they found ready to their hands ; The motion was seconded by Comp. J. L -T The Grand Orient of Portugal having intimated that they had but the outcome of be practicall found in the antiquarian treatise 1717 may y authorized the formation of a Royal Arch Grand Chapter for that country, LOANE if of of PLOT and the peculiar revelations of the S MS., which, 1715 with chapters working in accordance with the English Ritual, and the said transcription is clcarly of 1650 verbiage. The existence of a Freemasonry in the Grand Orient and Grand Chapter having each requested the recognition seventeenth century is now clearly proved , based on the admission of ELIAS of the latter Body by the Grand Chapter of England, the Committee ASHMOLE and the assertion of HANDLE H OLMES, both Freemasons, and there recommend that this Grand Chapter do accede to the request. Col. CREATON moved :— can be no doubt that, as the point is more closely studied, to which we have " That the Grand Chapter of Portugal be henceforth recognised by the , more curious discoveries will reward the patience and often called attention Supreme Grand Chapter." energiesof thediscreet and sagacious student. It is sometimes wonderful to us This was seconded by Comp. JAMES LEWIS-THOMAS, and also carried to think that this humble Society of Freemasons has so endured where nem. con. others have crumbled away to nothing; has outlived sarcasm, excommunica- Col . CREATON postponed till the February Convocation his motion— tion , persecution , insults, the tortures of the Inquisition, and, above all, the " That the sum of ^"2000 be granted from the funds of this Grand Chapter, Temple at Freemasons' Hall, unfaithfulness of professed friends, the treachery of proclaimed adherents. in aid of the proposed re-building of the recently destroyed by fire," as Gran d Lodge had not yet decided on a Indeed , it seems to gather fresh " stamina " from the centuries as they come scheme for the rebuilding of the Temple, and go, to emerge from the opposition of the foolish and the censures of the Grand Chapter was then closed. ignorant, as perhaps might be expected , stronger and more vivacious than ever. " Esto perpetua " we say so long as it ministers to social content- ROYAL, MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR BOYS. ment, unity, loyalty, and peace ; so long as it increases the happiness of the Brotherhood, and upholds the welfare of Mankind. The monthly meeting of the general Committee of this Institution was held on Saturday afternoon at ' Freemasons' Hall, Bro. Edgar Bowyer, *# * Grand Standard Bearer, in the chair. There were also present WE often hear of " Masonic Statistics " which unfortunately are too often Bros. G. P. Britten, Joyce Murray, William Roebuck, Charles Frederick Hogard, used by the emp irical or fanatic (of either side) for their own pur- Alfred Williams, Donald M. Dewar, John L. Mather, Frederick Adlard , VV. Mann , Horace Brooks Marshall, Henry Venn, H. S. Goodall, Rev. Dr. Morris (head master), poses, and in no sense appeal to the abstract virtue of veracity loh n Seex, Thomas Cubitt. C. H. Webb, G. P. Festa, George Motion , W. Maple, or the concrete acceptance of the world. The following passage Geo. P. Gillard, A. F. Godson, F. Binckes, Sec , and H. Massey (Freemason). The report of the Audit Committee gave rise to a long discussion, the from our excellent contemporary the New York Dispatch , edited b y Audit Committee having refused to pay an item of £q, the hire for half a SIMONS, P.G.M. of New York, Bro. J. will commend itself to those year of an omnibus employed according to custom for many years past to who prefer fact to fiction , true fi gures to imaginary. " There are convey the Committee to Wood Green. Some brethren contended that it probably about a million and a hal f of Masons in the world. Great was beyond the power of the Audit Committee to refuse to pass an account, Britain includes about one-sixth of the entire number, and the United and that the functions of the Committee were confined to examining and held that the Audit Com- States a still larger fraction. The estimate for the whole of Europe is checking the accounts. Other brethren however mittee were right, and nearly all expressed the opinion that the hiring of the ,000, and for North and South America about ,000. Asia 350 650 , Africa, omnibus should be dispensed with and the audit be held at the offices. It and the islands of the sea furnish the remainder." These fi gures accord on was ultimately referred to the House Committee to consider the propriety of the whole, or nearly so, with some which appeared a little time back in the continuing the use of the omnibus after the 31st December. The Chair- Freemason , and we believe to be as approximately correct and " up to the man was then authorised to sign cheques for the amounts passed by the mark " as any such Masonic statistics can be. Audit Committee and for the £9 for the omnibus. After Bro. BINCKES had read the report, which shewed a clear balance in hand of £397 8 AS. Sd., On the motion of Bro. VV. R OEBUCK , seconded by Bro. W. M ANN, ^"2000 SUPREME GRAND CHAPTER. was ordered to be invested to the account of the Preparatory School Fund, invested on that account 1,000. The Quarterl y Convocation of Supreme Grand Chapter of Royal Arch thus raising the amount j£i On the motion of Bro. W. R OEBUCK, seconded by Bro. J. L. M ATHER, Masons of England was holden on VVednesday evening, at Freemasons' vvas ordered to be transferred to the Sustentation Fund. Hall , when there was a larger attendance than usual. The companions £500 present were : Outfits of £5 each were granted to three former pupils of the Insti- tution. Bros. J. VV. Montagu, as M.E.Z.; the Hon. Mr. Justice Henry Thoby Prinsep, as H.; Bro. C. H. W EBB called attention to the case of a boy, named Herring, Col. Creaton , P.G. Treas., as J.; Col. Shadvvell H. Clerke, G.S.E. j Rev. F. Robinson , as G.S.N.; Rev. A. E. A. Woodford , P.S. ; Robt. Grey, 1st Asst. S.; Dr. Gooding, who was elected in October, and said that he was credibly informed that the 2nd Asst. S.; Rev. J. S. Brownri gg, Raymond Thrupp, J. Sampson Peirce, T. L). boy vvas entitled at 21 years of age to £1800, and that two brothers were Bolton , H.Maudsley, H. J. P. Dumas, Rev. C. VV. Arnold , Frank Richardson , John entitled to a similar sum each. Messent, Derby Allcrolt J. , G.T.j Magnus Ohren , J. M. Case, Ralph Costa, Rev. Ambrose Bro. BINCKES said the case had been before the Quarterly Court, and Hall , J. C. Paikinson , Wilhelm Ganz, G. Org. ; A. Rucker J. , James Glaisher, Edgar that after full discussion 28 brethren voted in favour of the child's candida- Eowyer, H. G. Buss, Asi-t. S.E.; H. Greenwood ; Controller Samuel G. Bake, Z. 330, 1383 ; Henry Higgins, P.Z. 1381 ; Eugene Sweny, Z. 913 ; W. L. Smithson, P.Z. 280 ; ture, and 23 against it. Edward W. Biaine , Z. 145 ; C. H. Kohler, J. 13S1 ; H. Howard Hodges, P.Z. 771 Bro. C. H. W EBB gave notice of motion for next Quarterly Court in P.P.G. Reg. Berks and Bucks; Haryman C. Cummings, Z. 1S37; W. H. Perrvman ' January that further enquiry be made and the matter investigated as to P.Z. S. P. Ca t terson 1341; , P.Z. 79, Z. 54S ; Benjamin Isaacs, P.Z. 73; A. A. Pendle whether the boy was a proper subject for admission to the Institution. bury, P.Z. 1056 ; Neville Green , P.Z. 1524 ; VV. H. Lee P.Z. , 1524 ; William Vincent A vote of thanks to the Chairman closed the proceedings. £'?,• l6i4L, Edward F. Storr, P.Z. 1094, Z. 192 ; J. W. Brooke, Z. 1839; W. Chubb' P.Z. 8; rhomas J. Railing, Z. si, Prov. G.S.E. Essex ; William Dodd, P.Z. 1194; j' Casson Homsey , H. 1615; H. Sadler, G. Janitor; and H. Massey, P.Z. Gir),(Freemason) \ THE ROYAL MASONIC BENEVOLENT After the reading and confirmation of the minutes of Grand Chapter in August, the report of the Committee of General Purposes was taken as read, INSTITUTION. and ordered to be received and entered on the minutes. The accounts were as follows : {Continued from page 548.) 11 will be readil conceded that the foregoing letters in explanation of lo Balance, Grand Chapter y £1043 14 1 By Disbursements during the to „ ,, Unappropriated Quarter £201 10 the objects of the proposed Asylum and the sources whence the means Account 4 209 9 10 „ Balance 103 1 19 9 establish and support it were to be forthcoming was by no means as satis- „ bubsequent Receipts. . 195 6 14 „ „ Unappropriated factory as his Royal Highness would deem desirable, and that it would not Account 215 S 4 afford him much ground for arriving at a conclusion as to the probable _44S 18 5 18 the meagreness £' J JC144S 5 degree of stability that would attend the project. Indeed, the which balances are in the Bank of England, Western Branch. of the details furnished appears to have struck Bro. Bell himself , for on Col. CREATON then moved that the prayers of the following petitions be 16th of the month of May we find him addressing a further communication granted. on the subject to the Duke of Sussex, apologising for the details he had 1st. From Comps. Wm. Richard Pratt, as Z.; James Gray, as H.; Wm. already furnished being less " full and explicit " than seemed desirable, but Barefoot, as J. ; and six others for a Chapter to be attached to the John at the same time earnestly pressing his Royal Highness to grant the pro- Miller Lodge, No. 1906 , Madras, to be called the Madras Chapter and to , moters of the intended charity the benefit of his patronage. The letter in meet at Royapoorurn, or Black Town, Madras, in the East Indies. 2nd. From Comps. Theobald Ringer, M.D., as /..;' Rev. John Augustus full is as follows : Lloyd, M.A., as H.; John Camp Austin Friars, 16th May, 1835- bell Maclean , as J.; and 10 others hness 's com- for a chapter to be attached to the Lod Sir,—I had the honour to acknowledge the favour of your Royal Hi g ge of Loyalty, No. 1533, Marl- munication respecting the proposed Asy lum for Aged and Decayed Freemasons, hut in borough, to be called the Methuen Chapter , and to meet, at the M asonic so hasty a manner from my anxiety to lose no time in acknowled ging your Royal Hall , Marlborough , Wiltshire. Highness's kindness and condescension in directing that communication to be made that hness 3rd. i- rom Comps. Sir Michael Edward Hicks Beach , Bart., M. P., as 1 fear my statement may not have proved so full and exp licit as your Royal Hi g Z.; John Walker might wish. If this unfortunate ly should have been the case, I have most humbly to beg , as H.; Richard V. Vassar-Smith, as J., and nine others account ot ior a chapter your Royal Hi ghness's pardon , and to express my sincere regret as well on to be attached to the Royal Gloucestershire Lodge, No. 839, your Royal Highness's commands Gloucester, the seeming though unintentional want of respect to to be called the Royal Gloucestershire Chapter, and to meet at as from the injury which from this cause 1 much fear the intended . Charity may suiter the Bell Hotel, Gloucester, from any delay in obtaining your Royal Highness's patronage. May it please your Royal Highness to state whether you wish for any further infor- displeasure or imputing an intentional irregularity, that the convening a meeting of a mation in the power of myself or coadjutors in this work of charity to give ; their number of brethre n to appoint officers and make laws and regulations for the intended anxiety I am sure is not less than my own to lay it before your Royal Hi ghness. Institution was altogether irregular while seeking to obtain the approval of the Grand I am emboldened again to address your Royal Highness from the cheering result of Master and ultimately the sanction of the Grand Lodge; because, by such a the collection for the Girls' School, for having contributed to which my coadjutors on the proceeding, the meeting determines important preliminary point---, and it must present occasion and myself may honestly take some credit. Our object has been to be evident upon reflection that his Royal Highness cannot as Grand Master put our shoulders forcibly to the wheel to assist, to the extent of our ability, that excellent enter into communication with a body of Masons not known to the Gra nd Lo>l"-c, nor charity, and also to evince to your Royal Highness and the brethren of the Craft that acting under any recognised authority. If the brethren think fit to mc^t and carry on our intended charity is not to interfere with the excellent charities already existing. their plans as individuals , not seeking the countenance of the Grand Master or the Grand May I be pardoned in stating that our anxiety to obtai n your Royal Highness's Lodge, they certainl y are at libert y so to do ; but they cannot, under such circumstances , patronage is very great; that we feel it is under your auspices that the Charity comes be permitted to correspond as a body with the various lodges. His Royal Hidiness was properl y recommended to the Craft ; that we acknowled ge we ought to request that ready, and is still willing, to receive from Bro. Bell any suggestions or information which patronage onl y so far as our project deserves it ; that time with reference to the proposed the friends of the plan may desire to submit, to enable his Royal Highness to form a theatrical benefit and the close of the Masonic season presses ; and that, in any way judgment on the matter, and to determine on the propri ety of bringing' it to the notice of which your Royal Highness may be pleased to point out, we beg to offer the fullest informa- Grand Lodge, without the concurrence of which bod y a business of so much importance tion in our povyer, and humbly hope to be favoured with your Royal Highness's senti- and involving so many interests, oug ht not to be proceeded with hastily, neither could ments and advice as to our future proceedings. any beneficial result be expected. I have the honour to remain, &o, The M.W. Grand Master is much surprised to observe amongst the resolutions (Signed) JOSEPH C. B ELL . passed at the meeting on the 22nd June one fixing an " Inaugura l Dinner " for the 31st There are one or two points in connection with this letter which strike us inst., under the direction of certain Stewards; and still more at having just been shown a printed circular announcing the dinner, in which the brethren as being worthy of a passing comment or two. In the first p attending are requested lace, it appears to appear in Masonic clothing. Upon this latter point the Grand Master observes that not a little incongruous that Bro. Bell, having commenced by apologising the proceeding is most irregular and contrary to the laws of the Craft, and he therefore trusts that that part of the plan vvill be immediately abandoned. most humbly in respect of the meagreness of the information he had previ- His Royal Highness does not at present offer any opinion upon the expediency or ously furnished, should have studiously refrained from supplementing those eligibility of the proposed establishment, because he is not yet in possession of informa- meagre details in the present instance. Then, having once made the admis- tion or data to assist him in arriving at a conclusion or of forming a judgment whether the measure could be taken up in the Grand Lodge with a fair prospect of success. sion that the information furnished was less full and exp licit than his Royal I am, &c, Highness had most probably expected, Bro. Bell appears to have exhibited (Signed ) W ILLIAM H. W HITE, G.S. The W. Bro. Dr. Crucefix. no small amount of indiscretion in pressing for his Royal Highness's patron- There is an unmistakable sense of dignity about this reply of the Grand age. Lastly, it would seem to have been a very questionable piece of policy Master to the memorial of the promoters. There does not seem to have been on his part to refer to the contributions of himself and his coadjutors to the any special reason for thus urging the proposed scheme on the notice of his Festival of the Girls' School. No doubt these contributions were made Roya l Highness, further than that the close of the Masonic session was close from a conscientious desire, to show that the promoters had no idea of at hand. Yet as the subject was pressed so vehemently, care at least should allowing their labours in behalf of the third Charity they were desirous of have been taken that the exact nature of the steps that had been and were being taken to promote the contemplated Asylum were full establishing to in any way interfere with their support of those actually exist- y explained. In such case no doubt his Royal Highness would have discovered for , ing. Still it does strike one as having been a most impolitic act, as though himself that the said steps were provisional in their character and the writer were desirous of holding out to his Royal Highness—and who were only intended to give some kind of form to labours which knows but his Royal Highness may not have been impressed with the same otherwise would run the risk of being ill-considered and ill-directed. idea ?—some sort or kind of temptation or inducement to grant the It is clear the memorialists, by organising meetings, proposing an "inaugura l dinner," drawing up resolutions and apparently appointing offi- patronage that was asked of him. We have already said that the early his- cers, had taken too much upon themselves, seeing they were only a self-con- tory of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution does not read as smoothl y stituted body of brethren, gathered together from different lodges as could have been wished, and we have , but having suggested that this was due, prin- no authority to address themselves as a body to the Grand Master or the cipally no doubt, to the commission of sli ht acts of indiscretion on the g part Grand Lodge. The exercise of a very little care 011 the part of Bro. Crucefix of sundry among the promoters who, in their anxiety to get their project car- and those acting with him would have been sufficient to prevent a charge of ried out, were not careful as they quite as should have been in laying their unauthorised meddling with, or indifference to, lawfully constituted authority lans before the chiefs of the p Grand Lodge. The writing of such a letter being visited upon them. Moreover, as they were so eager as the above looks like one of these acts to obtain his of indiscretion, and we are the Royal Highness's patronage and support, it was clearly possible for them to more confirmed in this view from the events which followed the inaugural have made an attempt between the date—27th April—of Bro. Bell's first meeting of the promoters on the 22nd -will June. It be remembered that explanatory letter and that of their own memorial—1st July—to collate in- among the the resolutions adopted on that occasion was one to address a formation of an ampler and more detailed character. What Bro. Bell had memorial to the Grand Master with a view to secure, as Bro. Bell had said, as he himself admitted in a subsequent communication , was well enough already attempted to secure, the patronage of his Royal Hi hness on behalf g as far as it went, but it was meagre in the extreme ; and what his Royal of the proposed charity. Acting in accordance with that resolution Bro. Highness was so desirous of obtaining was information of a character that Crucefix as chairman of the meeting, , forwarded, under cover to Bro. W. H. would enable him to form a judgment on the expediency and eligibility of White, (j. Secretary, the following memorial signed by himself and certain establishing the new Charitable Institution , and also as to whether it appeared of his coadjutors. to have such prospect of success as would justify it being referred to Grand To his Royal Hi ghness the Duke of Sussex, M.W. Gran d Master of Masons, &c. Lod ge with a view to receiving the countenance of that august assembly. Sir,—It being the fervent desire of many brethren of the Craft to establish an Yet nothing of the kind had been submitted, and the Asylum for a certain number of aged, destitute, and deserving Freemasons, we, having promoters instead investigated the practicability of that design, beg as a first duty to be allowed to approach had continued to bring upon themselves the displeasure ot the Craft as well the Grand Master of the Order, in the hope of being permitted to lay at the foot of the by the measures they had adopted as a constituen t body as by the circular Masonic Throne the accompanying statement of those circumstances which promise to issued by sundry of them in their capacity of festival Stewards inviting the wishes of the breth ren a felicitous reality ; and at the like time to pray of the con- brethren who purposed being present to attend in Masonic clothing. It is to be descension of the Grand Master the help of his directing wisdom and the grace and regretted that some men of judgment in the Craft did not strength of his moral support. intervene and set A cursory glance at the existing Charities of the Order may not here be irrelevant; and matters right between the Grand Master and the Committee, or at all events the undersigned advert to the following circumstances :—That the Boys' Charity, which put them in a fair way of being adjusted. The Craft would have been owed its birth to the liberality of that portion of the Craft which united in 1813 under the spared some bitter differences and the assistance of Grand Lodge in pro- direction of your Royal Highness, and the Girls' School, which was founded by the other moting the welfare of the Aged and Decayed Freemasons might have been branch of the Masonic Order, have by the aid of the protection of your Royal Highness rendered at a much earlier date. But no such kind intermediary appears to not merely maintained their strength and utility, but have increased in prosperity. And have volunteered his services and the Committee went on although the Lodge of Benevolence has afforded innumerable instances of great casual pursuing their relief , still that relief has been but casual. labours in their own fashion , but whether with greater circumspection as The Committee are particularly desirous most respectfully to impress upon the regards their own mode of proceeding and greater consideration for the attention of your Royal Highness that the " proposed Asylum " may not merel y be dignity of the members of Grand Lodge, the progress of this history will in viewed as the happy and unanimous result of the prosperity of the United Grand Lodge ; due time disclose. but they are most anxious that the Masonic Government of your Royal Highness may (To be continued). be commemorated in future ages by the erection of a Temple, within the sanctuary of which the future meritorious Freemason may look back, with gratitude to the Great Architect , upon the memory of one whom living we love and respect. The purpose of the brethren being, as the undersigned submit, purely Masonic, THE REVISE OF THE CONST ITUTIONS . involving in its nature one of the highest and most sacred attributes of the Order, it is anxiously hoped that the grounds on which the brethren have hitherto proceeded , BRO. W. J. HUGHAN. and the encouraging " signs and tokens " by which they are still beckoned to proceed being fully delivered and made manifest before the Throne, that the Grand Master will Bro. Hawkins naving taken us back to A D by graciously consenting to become the President of the " Asylum " at once display to . . 1815, when the first edition of the " Constitutions " for the " United Grand Lodge of England " was the Craft the strongest proof of its utility, whilst so gracious an act must afford the ' happiest omen of its enduring success." published, the following brief article will continue the list of these invaluable works back to 1723. This memorial was dated 1st and to it were attached the July, 1835, In 1722 an edition of the " Old " si Bros. George Price, C. Charges vvas published by T. Roberts. gnatures of the following brethren, namely, J. but not by the authority Bell Sansum, of the Grand Lodge of England ; neither in any , R. T. Crucefix , George Henekey, H. Rowe, J. Z. Watkins, sense was it the laws to govern the lod R. Field , S. Hod kinson , Ed. Wilson, Geo. Reid, W. T. Smith, W. ges of that period. The pamphlet g was issued at sixpence, and a Brooks, P. Acklam R. R. L. Wilson , and C. Robotlom. The copy was sold at the " Spencer sale '' for J. , Cooper, 10s. for the noted " Bower Library," answer and serves excellently to give one an £8 now the property of the Grand , which was somewhat lengthy, Lodge of Iowa. idea Hi ' was not long in coming. of his Royal ghness s views on the subject, The first " Book of Constitutions " " of the premier Grand Lodge of the It bears date, " Freemasons' Hall, 9th July, 1835, and is to the following world, established effect : 1717 in London, made its appearance the year afterwards, viz., and is now hi Sir and Brother,—I am commanded by the M.W. Grand Master to acknowledge 1723, ghly valued as a curiosity, as much as twelve the receipt by his Royal Highness of the memorial signed by yourself and several other guineas being sometimes asked for a copy. An excellent reprint of it is brothers, under date of the 1st inst, which you forwardad , together with an account of published by Bro. Kenning, edited by the Rev. A. F. A. Woodford, M A. ; certai n proceedings and resolutions of a meeting which appears to have been holden on another is to be found in the series of the " Old Constitutions " of Bro. W. the 22nd ultimo, relative to a projected Asylum for Aged and Decayed Freemasons, and ' Spencer and Co., and facsimiles are also to be had in the United States. soliciting his Royal Highness's sanction and support of the Institution. Although the Rev. Dr. Anderson When the subject was first introduced to the notice ol the Grand Master by Bro. J. James styles himself "the author of this C. Bell, his Roval Highness requested to be furnished with such particulars of the pro- book," the arrangement of the Regulations was mainly due to Bro. George posed plan of the contemplated or expected means as would enable him before offering Payne, in 1720 , but Dr. Anderson is entitled to rank as the comp iler of the an opinion , to give the subject a full and fair consideration preparatory to an interview historical portion. with that brother, so that his Royal Hi hness might be prepared to discuss the matter. g The Second Edition was printed in 1738 and in many respects it may be Bro. Bell immediately forwarded a brief and hearty sketch (probably all that the looked upon as the chief shortness of the time enabled him to offer) not however sufficient for the purpose, and of the series, its influence being so widespread, and his Royal Highness consequently requested something more in detail, but no further its authority being so universally acknowledged for many years. Bro. statement was received until th« arrival of the memorial and other papers sent by you. Gould's •* History of Freemasonry " sh ould be consulted as to its merits And here his Royal Highness's remarks, not in the way of conveying an expression of and demerits, especially the first volume of that noble work, There being evidently many copies unsold in 1746, another title page was inserted and the rich lodges spending freel y of their wealth that poor lodges may follow dated for that year, but else it was unchanged. in their wake, and, like the frog in the fable, attempt to rival or outvie them. The Third Edition was published in 1756, the Rev. John Entick, M.A., The rigid economist may urge that all expenditure which is not absolutely being the editor. Owing to some cause or other this issue is not so generally necessary is a mistake, because it affords a direct encouragement to luxury met with now as its immediate predecessor. on the part of those who are unable to afford it. In other words, A, who yea The Fourth Edition made its appearance in 1767, under, it is said, has ^2000 a r, is not to buy the luxuries he can afford because B, with " the same auspices or editorial supervision. A side issue of 176 9 in octavo an income of only ^,500, may outrun the constable. This wc have said is no (the others being in quarto) was a singular publication and so far has argument, at least in our jud gment, and we shall be very sorry if it is allowed not been explained. Bro. Woodford in the "Cyclopaedia" maintains that to have weig ht with our wealthier lodges and brethren. this was an unauthorized edition , so also do Carson and myself. It was the But if the wealthy are to be discouraged from spending liberally, what same text as that of 1767, save that the proposed " Charter of Incorporation " will become of the luxuries of civilised life and those who make an honest was added. In 177O an appendix was printed, compiled doubtless by Bro. living by purveying them ? The musical profession does not exist for the Wm. Preston , which was sold bound up with the work of 1767, and is a mere purpose of contributing to the entertainment of Masonic brethren, but creditable compilation. This exp lains the Fourth Edition being somtimes being in existence, it is open to brethren, as to others, to engage the services met with either with or without the '* Appendix." of the professional artist, if they can afford the luxury of so doing. If we The Filth Edition was printed and published in 1784, the editor being are never to incur any expenditure but what is absolutely necessary, then Bro. John Noorthouck, who acted under the direction of the " Hall Com- there will be an end to every profession which supplies or contributes mittee." The frontispiece is a representation of the Freemasons' Hall. towards the luxuries of life. Music, painting, scul pture, the drama, are not The issue of 17 69 was reprinted in Dublin and embellished with several among the necessities of our existence. We can do without them, as we can curious copper plates, a book now rarely met with . The 1784 Constitutions do without expensive clothes or costly food. But it is one of the privileges was the last to contain the historical introduction. of wealth that it is in a position to encourage the arts, and without the exercise of this privilege, the hundreds and thousands of peopl e who now live, and live comfortably, by art labour would be deprived of their means of MUSIC AND FREEMASONRY. subsistence. We are not advocates of extravagance, but a liberal expendi- ture according to one's means is justifiable and we see no reason why those One of the chief enjoyments of our lodge meetings is the musical enter- who can afford it should forego the pleasure of engaging professional tainment which it is usual to intermingle with the speeches that follow the musicians at our installation and other meetings, because there is danger banquet. This entertainment varies in degree from the half-dozen songs that other people may engage them who have not the means to spare for that may be volunteered by members of the lodge or their guests on such a luxury. ordinary occasions to the more elaborately arranged programme we are wont to associate with our most importantgatherings, aswhenanew W. Master is installed in the cbair of K.S., or on the occasion of a new lodge being RECORDS OF EXTINCT LODGES. consecrated , and its Master designate installed. The introduction of this harmony is by no means confined to Masonic banquets, but in their case at BY BRO. T. B. WHYTEHEAD. all events there is a certain appropriateness which has escaped the notice of the casual student of our Crait usages. Among the seven sciences which ROYAL LODG E, CH ESTER. are included in the curriculum of Masonry, we learn from ancient MSS. (Concluded from pag e 551.) music holds an honoured place. Thus which have been preserved to us that It will be seen that there is a of interest in this the brother who presented it to United good deal old book, which in the Buchanan MS., so named after has been rescued from destruction b Bro. Robinson, and its contents b Bro. Gould in his " History of y may Grand Lodge in 18S0, which is assigned y perhaps materially assist some local brother, with better we read that " the sixth " of the opportunities than Freemasony " to the seventeenth century, I have of later information , to write a and it teacheth the Crafte of Songe and complete history of the Royal Lodge sciences so included " is musicke, or the Prov. Grand Lodge of Cheshire. harpe and Trumpett." Thus, as we have said, the voice of tonerue oreeann I append a list of the members of the lodge during the period covered b «' " being a part of the Craft of Masonry, there is a certain y Crafte of Songe these minutes. It is of interest as showing the class of men who supported introduction into our after-dinner proceedings, and yet it seems fitness in its masonry, and may interest Chester antiquarians and srenealojrists. deprecate this usage, because, forsooth, it involves what there are those who 173S. , Richard Lane. and protracts a meeting undul Now wc Henry Pretty. they consider a needless expense, y. Edward .Orme, W.M. John Arden. Rev. John Gleavc. have had many years' experience of Masonic meetings, and we have invari- 1739. Dani. Bonner. Thomas Doland. harmonies are very pleasant. They may not in the John Browne, W.M. ably found that these vir r - I757> Charles Pickering. case of amateur performances possess any great degree of artistic merit, 1740. Wm. Lewis. Lieut. Robinson,Altringham. John Dicas, VV.M. Thos. Cholmondeley. though, of course, there are many amateur musicians whose abilities, be they Rev. Wm. Windus. with the abilities of the professional 1741. Rev. Milli quett. Lieut. John Barrow. vocal or instrumental, will compare well Benjamin Powell, W.M. Charles Townsend. Lieut. Thomas M acklin. artist. But they are indicative of a desire on the part of those who contri- >743- Charles Maltas. Ensign George Jackson. bute them to promote the general enjoyment, while with the performances Thomas Cole. Richard Montgomery. Robert Frith. of the trained singer or instrumental artist, m mnety-ninecasesoutoi a hundred John Gother. Arthur Barber. 1761. leasure to the brethren present. Why then should George Buckton. 175s- loh n Barry. they afford a real p John Goffe. to limit the musical programme which so desirably con- George Lee. ftichard Whitvvorth, Esq. attempts be made fhos. Vernon . John Edwards. Rev. John Prince. stitutes a part of the proceedings of our lodge meetings, on the score that it Thos. Dean. Hon. Richard Barry. —. Vernon. involves a needless expense to have the services of professionals engaged, Chas. Corn. Hon. Arthur Barry. Thomas Cookes. and a considerable waste of time ? Joseph Briscoe. Hon. J. Smith Barry. W. Travers. Again, there are other grounds on which the retention of music should Ambrose Orme. Capt. James Mason. Peter Edwards, of Wrexham . have a certain list of toasts, Griffith Biggins. Jonathan Cotgrave. Thos. Price, of Llangellcn. be advocated. It is usual at our gatherings to John Rowley. Daniel Smith . , no matter what the occasion William Lewis. and the list is almost invariably the same may Thomas Wilbraham. Lieut. James Knox. 1762. be which has called us together. Thus we begin with what are known as the George Cotgrave. Wm. Bovvers. R. A. Williams. loyal and Masonic toasts, and these are followed by similar honours paid to John Matthews. Capt. Wm. Butler. Pattison Ellanes. the Worshipful Master, the Past Masters, the Masonic Charitable Institu- Robert Newton. Allen Holford, Esq. Michael Connor, of Madeira. Lodge, &c. It is impossible for even William raulkner. John Barker. 17G3 . tions, the Visitors, the Officers of the William Ince. Honoratus Lei to impart anything of novelty into the speeches gh Thomas. Thomas Swamvick, serving the most eloquent of speakers Richard Whiteman. Benjamin Flewitt. brother. in which they severally introduce or acknowledge these compliments. There Charles Parry. Capt. Ralph Barker. Thos. Cotgreave. maybe local or other circumstances which occasionally justify a departurefrom Thomas Dean. Rev. Richard Markham. . John Parry, jun. the ordinary phraseology employed, but these seldom present themselves ; Rev. Thomas Pollen. Rev. Theophilus Meredith . Ensign J. Dimmock Griffith. and what is an unfortunate W.M. to do in submitting the same toasts at John Boswell. Rev. Ralph Markham. Nicholas Lechmere. George Leigh. Gerald Fitzgerald, Esq. _ l successive meetings but address his audience in set terms in behalf ol the Matthias Wilson. . 7p4' 'i Joh n Ingram. Thos. Price, jun. several propositions he brings forward What, for instance, can he say of Rev. John Carmichael. Richard Francis Powell. Rev. Hinton Maddock. the Past Masters, as a rule, than that they are a capable body of men, who fully John Gother. Richard Ollerhead. Francis Smedley. deserve the honours that have been conferred upon them, and that he has 1S44 . Christopher Davenport, Esq 1765. benefit from their loyal advice and assistance t' What can he John Williams. Bell Lloyd, Esq. J. Hennerley, of Nantwich . derived great Gough. " The Visitors " than extend to them a hearty wel- John Rev. John Kymaston. Ralph Capper, of Nantwich . do more in proposing 1846-9. Peter Walthall, Esq. Capt. Williamson. come? And what can these do more than express their sense of the hospit- Fisher Tench. Francis Ellcock, Esq. Robt. Salusbury Cotton , Esq. ality they have received :' or the Past Masters than thank the W.M. for his John Page, Esq. Boulter Brereton. Henry Bennett, Esq. appreciation of their services ? Of course the language that is used is Henry Hancock. Silvester Richmond. Samuel Harvey. occasion ; but it is impossible to speak of a stereo- 1750. George Smith. —. Barsley. capable of being varied on Thos. Kirkes terms, albeit the terms themselves , Esq. Joseph Dyson. Richd. Walthall, Esq. typed subject in other than stereotyped 1751-4- R. W. Griffith. Then it is not every one who can play John Edwards, flax dresser. may be both graceful and sincere. John Hodden. Henry Guyon. Richard Whitvvorth. the part of orator—even though after-dinner oratory may not, as a rule, be of Joh n Lavvton. Rev. Thos. Holme. 1766. very much account. Some men break down from extreme nervousness, others Thos. Bovvers. Rev. Richard Owen . Henry Harvey Aston, Esq. are verbose, others inconsequential, and others egotistical or didactic. When Thos. Farrington. Thomas Hale. John Edwards, jun. . , the audience finds immense relief S. Jackson. Thomas Parry. William Sumner. music is introduced between the speeches Thos. Liddell. S. Welchman and the separation of the brethren Wynne. Thos. Kyffin , Esq. from the monotony of the speechmaking, Rev. J. Prince. Thos. Parry, of Wrexham. Thos. Porter. "in peace and harmony " very truthfully describes the close of a Masonic John Golborne. „ l859' Wm. Wynne, of Wern, Esq. gathering. ohn Hancock. Rev. Ravenscroft. William Jordan. Some of course will rejoin that, while these arguments may be satisfactory William Gittins. William Griffith. Edward Griffith . to lodges which Holme Burrowes. Charles Woods. Thos. Griffith. enough in the case of amateur singing, they will not apply John Thomas. Thomas Hale. singers, and that, William Seller. on important occasions secure the services of professional W. Delacour , Rev. W. Jefferies, St. Asapl1. Geo. Bushel}. too, at considerable outlay. A set banquet, they say, is costly enough in Francis O'Brien. Jos. Turner, of Hawarden. Henry Rider, jun. all conscience without incurring the further expense of a set concert. But S. Bagnall. Jas. Banks, of Christleton. John Haygarth, M.D. we have yet to learn that a Master is to be blamed for sanctioning or in- Robt. Bowers. Meyrick Meredith. Gerard 'townsend. curring an expenditure which he knows is well within the compass of his '755- Robert Young, Esq. Robt. Worrell, of Wrexham. Joh n Goulter. Roger Willbraham , Esq. means. It is not the man of large fortune who is to be condemned for John Jackson. Alexander Racketta. Antonie Haslem , Esq. 1767. spending freely cf his superfluous moneys, but the man who pinches or im- Wm. Boivcock. Wm. Gibbins, of Barr, nea:r —. Waller, Esq . poverishes himself in order to make a display. There .are lodges which 17S6. Birming ham . Jonadab Maddock. could well afford to have a set concert by prolessional artists at every one John Croughton. 17 60. Thos. Ince, Esq. of their meetings, and there are others which, even with the utmost practice James Folliott. Henry Stanley. of economy, find it b no means an easy task to keep the balance on the It only remains to add that in a fl yleaf of the book is y " written " Given to right side of the account. But this is no reason why all our lodges should me by John Lloyd, Esq., of the Mount., Boughton, at Chester, March, be placed on a dead level as regards expenditure. It is no argument against A .D. 1840. William Henry Black." that to the best of my abilit and I am pleased to see y, _ Bro. A LFRED B ROOKMAN- AXD THE NEW B RIDGE ©foituarjj. that it is appreciated.' There is no vain-glory in this, ACROSS THE R IVER T HAMES.— In the Court of Common neither is there mock humility. There is no effusiveness. Council BRO. EDWARD M. HUBBUCK, P.G.S. last week, Uro. A. Brookman proposed : " That Mr. Felton was accustomed to go straight to the mark, the bridge House Estates We regret to record the death, on the morning of the and courtesy of Committee be relieved from the and having acknowled ged the kindness various references sent to it b b and inst., at his residence, Rosenthal, Catford, Kent, of went on to glance at the y y this Court upon matters the Commission, he immediately relating to communications between the North and South Bro. Edward Martin Hubbuck, a distinguished and ardent past, and to foreshadow the work and the responsibilities sides of the River lhames east of London Brid ge, and that Freemason , Past Master and Treasurer of the Felicity of the future. At yesterday's meeting of the Commission such references, together No. with consideration of the whole Lodge, 5S. He died at the comparatively early age Mr. Felton's death vvas feelingly referred to by the Chair- matter, be referred to a of after a very short illness. A neglected cold special committee to be appointed by 64 brought man , and a vote of condolence with the family was the l^ourt, and that instructions on pneumonia, to which he succumbed notwithstanding the be given to such committee passed." to report forthwith thereon , most eminent medical advice. He was never married, but especially as to the desirability ot erecting a low level bridge with openings on a site either as head of the old established firm of Messrs. Thos. DEIGUTON P.G.D. between the lower and St. Hubbuck and Sons, BRO. JOHN , Kathcrine's Docks, or west of in the white lead and linseed oil the 1 ower by Great Tower business of Lime-street, City, his ample means enabled Cambridge men of more than one generation vvill hear Hill. " He disclaimed anv idea hton of discourtesy to or censure on his him to follow the generous impulse of his heart in dispens- with sorrow of the death of V.W. Bro. John Deig , colleagues of the Bridge Deputy House Estates Committee ; that ing benevolence and charity with a bountiful hand. His P.G.D., and for nearly a quarter of a century would be unbecoming for Prov. Grand Master for Cambridgeshire. He undertook him and undeserved on their part. But he vvas convinced genial and hospitable disposition in private life, as well as that no scheme which did not will long the duties of Deputy Prov. Grand Master in somewhat comprehend Ihe construction his amiable character, be remembered by his friends of a brid ge across the Thames and associates, and his agreeable companionship will troublous times. One of his first duties was to protest cast of London Bridge be that the Pro- would give sufficient relief to the traffic requirements regretted by all who knew him. For 40 years he had been against a motion made in a private lodge " , and vincial Grand Master be requested to resign his office. " he held an equally strong conviction that it would be a a member of the Farriers City Company, of which he vvas waste of time to fry and further Upper Warden , and would have been Master of the The fact that this motion vvas only defeated by one vote induce the Committee to company bring up a report embod ing such a next year. He vvas also a member of the New Thames proved that the new Deputy Prov. Grand Master had no y plan. He therefore he asked the Corporation to appoint Yacht Club, of the City Ca rlton and St. Stephen's Clubs. easy task before him; but soon by firmness and courtesy a special committee disarmed opposition and conciliated his adversaries. To-day charged specially to report on this question. He reminded But it is as a hard working Freemason that Bro. Hubbuck them of the several deputations that will be best known to our readers. He was initiated in the the province of Cambridge—town and gown—is unanimous had waited upon the in the grief over the friend and brother it has lost. Un- Corporation in M ay, with a request for a low level bridge, Felicity Lodge, then ISo. 66 , now No. 5S, on the 20th April, when nothing vvas u rged with respect and vvas made a Master Mason on the doubtedly his great work was the foundation of the Isaac to a ferry, and on 1S57, 17th June in the year 1S61. AH Masons that occasion he felt it his duty to vote with the majority, following. As the punctual coadjutor of Bro. Henry Mugge- Newton University Lodge who were " up " at that time vvill remember how he gath- who were in favour of the memorials going to the Coal and ridge at the weekly meetings of the Stability Lodge of Corn and Finance Committee, believing from the time the lod ered together the few undergraduates and B.As. who it vvas better Instruction , ge meetings were held another body than the Bridue at the Green Dragon Inn , Bishopsgate-street belonged to the Craft and encouraged them to apply for a House Estates Committee , whence it should deal with the question. That Committee migrated to the Guildhall Coffee House and subsequentl warrant. He himself undertook the duties of Secretary, soon went y but vvas to work and brought up a report, upon which the Corpora- to Masons' Hall Tavern, Basinghall-street, many then and in a few months the lodge had not only started, out of debt and flourishing. Many who have since been tion ordered , on the 19th July, that the communications newly-initiated Masons during the last 25 years and many advanced to important positions in the Craft owe their should be provided without delay, and he contended that Past Masters of this day, together with not a few Past this was a distinct recommendation vvill remember with earlier Masonic education to him. fhe Prov. Grand Master . that bridge facilities Grand Officers, grateful acknowledg- should be arranged for. The Brid ment the instruction in the principles of the Craft and in for Lincolnshire, the present Senior Grand Chaplai n, the ge House Estates Com- and mittee, to whom the reference vvas transferred the ritual of the ceremonies received from the lips of these Deputy Prov. Grand Master for Berks and Bucks, , ignored many others vvill gratefully acknowled ge how much they that, and had only answered a part of their instructions two masters in Masonry. _ With Bro. Hubbuck the some- in deciding to appl task of training a rough ashlar and shaping owe to him. Nor vvas it only in the Craft that he lived a y for permission to divert their time irksome it funds for the provision of stea m to a perfect cube vvas indeed a labour consonant with his useful life ; he was Alderman and J.P. for the borough of fcrrier . In the hope mi that something useful might be done he si love of Masonry, and most cheerfully and pleasantly in the Cambridge, and, had he desired it, ght have been Mayor. , gned the As a medical man he was beloved by all his patients, rich report , for the necessity was immediate, and he was absence of Bro. Muggeridge did he conduct this lodge of informed that the ferries mi with the strict verbal accuracy and poor; the former vvill remember gratefully the " skill ght be placed on the river in improvement and impressive something like four months. The Committee manner for which in all Ihe Masonic degrees the Stability and ability " with which he tended them in their hours of had not in- dicated the cost of the site of those ferries. Uro Lodge has a well earned reputation. Bro. Hubbuck vvas of a pain and sickness, and the poor will never forget how much . Brookman he did for them. Only his most intimate friends knew that, expressed regret that maps had not been provided by which disposition which led him not to seek promotion in Masonry the formation of the river mi beyond the position of universal respect he held in his busy as he was, he found time to give his valuable profes- ght be considered , and this omission he attributed to the influence brought mother lod was Grand Steward in 1S62, sional services when there vvas little chance of earthly fee or to bear by ge. He a liberal the Committee, who had declined to assist him. Ferries contributor to the three Charities, to all of which he had reward. should be placed from Limehouse to the Commercial Docks, served as Steward several times, and became either Vice- and from Millwall to BRO. JAMES SHUTER, M.D., F.R.C.S. Greenwich ; but the only plan the President or Life Governor of them. He attended Grand Committee entertained was the purchase of the Lodge regularly, although he seldom spoke there. He vvas Bro. F.R.C.S., of St. Bartholomew's Thames James Shuter, M.D., steam ferries, which had proved such a failure , and also to also a member of the Felicity Chapter of the Royal Arch , and the Royal Metropolitan Free Hospitals, a brother very put another ferry across the river near the Tower the St. George' No. hl died suddenly on Thursday , where it and belonged to s Lodge, 140 , as well hig y respected and beloved , vvas absolutely dangerous. He there fore thought it as the Blackheath Lodge No. 1320 , of which he was one by misadventure having taken a lime , morning, the 1st inst., , to speak out, and he asked that the Clerk would read ihe of the founders. Our lamented brother 's funeral took place large dose of morphia in mistake for an ordinary draught. last resolution arrived at by the Bri d ge I louse Estate Com- on Wednesday at Lee Cemetery, Kent being attended b Bro. Shuter had attained great eminence in his profession , y , miitee. They had no business to appeal to Pailiamcnt with- nearly 100 friends and brother Masons besides his nephews and a long and prosperous career seemed to be before him. , out the Corporation knowing their plans, and he declared and immediate relatives. The service vvas impressivel His friends were warm and numerous and it was a terrible y that the Committeeintendcd to do what the Corporation did read by the Rev. T. West vicar of St. Mark's Lewisham. shock to them to learn of his untimely end. Bro. Shuter J. , , not wish. The Corporation desired that accommodation Wreaths and floral crosses covered the coffin , and were vvas initiated in the Lodge Loyalty and Charity, No. 15S4, should be provided , but the only proposal before the afterwards deposited on the grave by loving hands. The Kew Bridge in and the lodge vvill be in mourning on Com- , 1879, mittee was that the plant of the steam ferry company coffin which vvas of polished oak, was laid in the family the toth for respect to his memory. He vvas buried at Kensal , should be leased for £30,000 for a few years, with vault, and it vvas gratif ying to see so many breth ren of the Green Cemetery on the 7th, the Venerable Archdeacon ,&5ooo extra for Sundays who ith other Masons cast into Emery, formerly college tutor of the deceased , officiating. , or that it should be Felicity Lodge present, vy purchased for £50,000—£ ,000 for a proved g of acacia as a recognition The ordinary lectures and classes were suspended for the 50 failure, the open grave each one a spri which would not satisf y anybody except the of a Master in the Craft entered into rest. The worth day, and the medical and surgical staff (Bro. Shuter's sellers. y Bro. Brookman wished to ask the Remembrancer Tyler of the lodge vvas also at his post. colleague's) as well as a large number of students and of whether he had received any instructions from the former students now in practice, were in attendance to Committee to promote a Bill for the testify by their presence and their undoubted grief to the diversion of the funds BRO. G. M. FELTON, C.C. of the Bridge House Estates, with the object of leasing loss they had sustained. It is with deep regret we have to report the death of Bro. and establishing a ferry at Wapping ?—It was decided that George Matthew Felton at the early age of 49 years, which the question should not be answered.—Bro. Brookman took place suddenly on the 4th inst., at his residence at proceeded, amid constant interruplion , to quote from the Clapton. He was initiated in the Victoria Lodge, No. 1056, 3Sirtf)S, Jlarriajjeg, antr IteatJjs, reports of various officials on the subject of Thames com- on the 25th September, 1S72 , and vvas a Past Master of munications. Thei r engineer, he stated , had declared that that lodge ; he vvas the first Senior Warden of the Cripple- [The charge is 2s. 6d. for announcements not exceeding ferries would only be useful much lower down the river, pate Lodsre. No. 1613, London, and its Master in 1S77. Four Lines under this heading.! where a bridge would not be contemplated, and that ferries Bro. Felton was a leading member of the Corporation of to cross near the Tower were not the proper means of relief. the City of London , represented the Ward of Cripplegate BIRTHS. Colonel Haywood had stated that the river near the Tower Without in the Common Council, and last year filled theoffice vvas so crowded with shipping and passenger steamboats BER G ER.—On the 4th inst., at Oxford-gardens, the wife that the management of of Chairman of the City Commission of Sewers. He had of L. N. Berger, of a daughter. the large pontoons necessary for been Chairman of the C.ty of London School and was most the conveyance of horses and carriages would be attended —On the inst., at the Barracks Brecon the highly respected and beloved by all who had the pleasure M00RE. sth , , with great inconvenience and difficulty, if not with danger. of his acquaintance, and his loss his most deeply deplored. wife of G. K. Moore, Lieutenant 24th Regiment, of Pointing out that to the west there were fourteen brid hter. ges We take the following from the City Press of the 7th inst : a daug to a population of 2,300,000, the engineer asserted it was " Mr. Felton was born on November oth, 1S34, in the City- PHILIPS.—On the and inst., at Hounslow, the wife of preposterous the use of a sing le bridge would be sufficient road , and vvas educated at Dr. Tovvnley's school in Bishops- Licut.-Colonel Phili ps, 4th Hussars, of a son. for a population of ij million. Bro. Brookman maintained gate. After he had become well established in business he RENDE L.—On the 4th inst., at Lancaster Gate, the wife of that it was quite within the power of the Corporation to devoted a good deal of time to public work, notwithstanding J. Rendel, of a daughter. pay for a brid ge, and that it vvas within the mark when he said that the the many claims he had upon his attention privately. He TOD.— On the 7th inst., at Sans Souci, The Park, High- Chamberlain would tell them there were was chosen a member of the Court of Common Council in gate, N., the wife of Joh n Tod, of a daughter. ample funds available. He would ask them , were they 1S74, and was elected on several committees, among which doing their duty in keeping these funds locked up, vvas that of the City of London School, which he became MARRIAGES. and in permitting the large taxation which the Metropolitan chairman of in 1S79, when the desi gns for the rebuilding of E LVIN —W ILLIAM S,—On the 30th ult., at St. George's coard ot Works would have to exact if they were left to the great establishment on the Thames Embankment had Church, Hanover-square, Bro. Joh n Elvin, S.D. La provide the accommodation ? Bro. Brookman , continuing to be decided upon. How happily this matter vvas arranged Tolerance Lodge, No. 538, and Precep tor to the his arguments, reminded the members that great dissatis- is well known. In 1S77 he had become a member of the Lodge of Instruction, to Gertrude, daughter of Bro. faction existed with respect to the proposed tunnel of the Commission of Sewers, and last year vvas elected chairman Thomas Williams, P.M. Board of Works. But he urged that if the Corporation of that important body. He filled the office in a way that GODLEV— SAYCE.—OP. the Cth inst., at St. Mary's, Mon- determined to build a bridge, the Board might reconsider may be said to have given universalsatisfaction. Eminently mouth, the Rev. E. R. Godley, rector ot Tintern , to their determination, and would also co-operate with the practical and firm, he was yet remarkably conciliating, and Florence Emily, daughter of the late VV. Sayce, for- Corporation with respect to the approaches, as well as pro- he made a host of friends by his force of character and merly of the Knoll, Abergavenny. v'deTerry accommodation down the river. He appealed to his genial unassuming manner. At the end of his year the Corporation not to permit DEATHS. the money of the Committee of office the Commission, on the motion of Mr. Deputy White, to be frittered away in failures.—Bro. VV. S. Cover moved seconded by Mr. Deputy Walter, passed the following FELTO N.—On the 4th inst., at Clapton , Bro. George the previous question, on the ground that Bro. Brookman resolution unanimously. 'That the best thanks of this Matthew Felton, C.C, aged 49. had given no grounds why the Bridge House Estates Com- Court are due and are hereby presented to George Matthew HUBBUCK.—On the 2nd inst., after a short illness, Bro. mittee should not conduct the references to the end. Nor Felton, Esq., for the able manner in which he has pre- Edward Martin Hubbuck, P.M. 5S, P.G.S., of Rosen- had he touched rn the ways and means, and it should be sided over the deli orations of the Commission during the thal, Catford, and Lime-street, City, in the 04th year remembered no other Committee could deal with the funds past year as chairman, and the Commissioners, whilst of his age. of the Brid ge House Estates.—Bro. Brookman denied the recognizing the ability and energy with which he has SHUTER.—On the 1st inst., by misadventure, Bro. James assertion of Bro. Gover that he had not considered ways dealt with the various questions brought forward from Shuter, M.A., M.B. (Cantab), F.R.C.S., son of J. L. and means. He repeated that there would not be the time to time, appreciate the kindness and courtesy which Shuter, of Lawn House, Tufncll-park-road, Holloway, slightest difficulty in providing the funds for building the he has extended to every member, and that they trust aged 37. bridge. The Chamberlain would be able to satisfy them that long be spared to enjoy the reputation that the enormous increase of wealth in the he may SPE CK.—On the 3rd inst., atFullmm-park-gardens, S.W., Bridge House acquired service. Estates would permit it to be done. by his aptitude and zeal in the public T. S. Speck, Esq., aged 47. the latter hope has not, unhapily, been realized. A v — TK E D WELL.—On the 5th inst., at St. John's Lodge sentence or two from his reply to the vote of thanks , M ADAME Tuss.vun AS'H SON 'S EXHIBITIO N .— Portr.iit Mmlds ot may be quoted as quite characteristic of him. He Lower Norwood, S.E., Anne, widow of T. 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We shall be glad to receive the STEWARDS or of names of subscribers. Bro. George Kenning has under- The favour of your Votes and interest is respectfully F. R. SPAULL, Secretary, solicited on behalf of taken to act as Treasurer until after the first meeting of 29, Hammersmith-road, W. the Committee. N.B.—The Emulation Lodge of Improvement meets at JAMES EDWARD TAYLOR, Freemasons' Hall on every Friday Evening throughout the Aged 12 years, who was deprived of his reason from the year at Seven o'clock. effects of Scarlet Fever when four years of age. The Father (Bro. Jas. Taylor, Lodges No. 730 (l.C), 133" . A DISTRESSING CASE. 1536, and Chapters, 13, 1331,) is a Sergeant in the Com- missariat and Transport Corps now serving at Aldershot, pip^gilpH?*!! and although willing to support to the utmost of his A Clergyman of the Church of England, a P.M. and is unable to provide adequate treatment or the lain abilities, P.P. Grand Chap , wishes to bring the following case necessary supervision required by the case, which is strongly MT^M in the earnest hope that some brother may before the Craft, recommended by VKfW-^-^vw-w^m^-m-w v -w -w -w -v -wag^g-w -w^-vvr^-wrwwv.'. be able to provide or procure employment for the brother Baron H. de WORMS, M.P., 4, Old Burlington-st., W. on whose behalf this appeal is made : A brother who has G EORGE K ENNING, Esq., Upper Sydenham. SATURDAY, N OVEMBER 10, 1883. been for many years an active and most zealous Mason , was R ICHARD EVE, Esq., Oxford Villa, Victoria-road, «. thrown out of employment 12 months ago by the death of Aldershot. the head of the house of business he had been for nearly ©rtflinal Correspondence* F. C. BLUNT, Deputy Commissary General, Aldershot. 20 years manager of; he has for the last year unceasingly » H. S. E. R EEVES, C.B., Assistant Commissary General, CWe do not hold ourselves responsible for, or even approving of , sought for employment, but unsuccessfully, and the savings Aldershot. of many years are now all but exhausted, and beggary the opinions expressed by ourcorrespondents , but we wish in a spirit * Rev. R. M. SPOOR , Heathervievv, Cambridge-road, of fair play to all to permit—within certain necessary limits—free stares him and his family in the face. He is a gentleman Aldershot. discussion.! _— the hi hest character and of of good address, g , great Proxies will be thankfully received by gentlemen marked THE STATUS OF PAST MASTERS. business capacity; his testimonials could not be thus *. surpassed. He would gladly accept any position that To the Editor cf the " Freemason." would bring him in even a bare pittance. He is Dear Sir and Brother,— eminentl y fitted for the situation of Private Secretary, FIELD - LANE REFUGES AND Is the amended regulation granting joining Past Secretary or Manager of a Public Company or Institution, RAGGED SCHOOLS. Masters a position in a lodge next after the then W. or Agent on an estate, collector of debts, rents, &c. ; he Master to be confirmed at the December Communication is a good book-keeper and correspondent, can correspond President : or not ? in French j he would thankfully accept any subordinate The Right Hon. the EA RL OF SHAFTESBURY , K.G. Your correspondence columns have shown three classes position. Full particulars will be given to any enquiries. of opinions on this subject : (1.) Those who agitated for This appeal would not be made but the case is so distressing, FUNDS URGENTLY REQUIRED FOR WINTER the change and who say unhesitatingly, Yes. (2.) Those and the need of the brother so great.—Address, Rev. WORK. who say with equal decision, No, because the real griev- CANON , P.M., Freemason Office, 16, Great Queen-street, ances which joining Past Masters laboured under have London. Treasurer—Wilfrid A. Bevan, Esq., 54, Lombard-street. been removed by the amended Rules 80 (giving them mem- Bankers—Messrs. Barclay and Co., 54, Lombard-street, bership of their Provincial Grand Lodge) and 141 (giving and Messrs. Ransom and Co., 1, Pall-mall east. them precedence after the Past Masters who have filled the Brother desires Employment in a chair) ; and (3.) Those who suggest a compromise by Secretarial or other capacity. Is of good famil PEREGRINE PLATT, Sec, A , y giving a lod ge the power of conferring precedence and social position.—Address, A. B., care of R. Vine-street, Clerkenwell-road E.C. on a Johnson , , joining Past Master if it thinks well to do so. St. Mildred's-court Poultry, Esq., 5, , E.C. New or Ieft-off clothing earnestly solicited. It is surprising what an amount of controversy there has been over a very trifling matter. For stripped of all the WANTED.—AComplete Set of Royal ALL CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINA- surroundings which have been ingeniously tacked on to it, Arch FURNITURE, Second-hand, in good con- TIONS. the question as it now stands really amounts to this : shall dition. Address, Surgeon-General T. Ringer, Broad Hinton, a joining Past Master have the right to sit a few places Swindon, Wilts. BRADFORD CIVIL SERVICE INSTITUTE, higher up in lodge and at the festive board than he had 41, SUNBRIDGE ROAD, BRADFORD. under the old Constitutions. It is nothing more. Nothing WA N TED—Tracing Board s for the can take from a Past Master his rank as such, except his Craft Degrees. Size about 3 ft. by 2 ft. Apply, The DAY and EVENING CLASSES are NOW OPEN. own act of ceasing for 12 months to subscribe to a lodge; with price and particulars, to Geo. L. Shackles, 7, Land of Candidates are thoroughly prepared for the Indian, Class and on the other hand, no regulation that can be framed Green Ginger, Hull. I. and 11., Clerkships, Royal Irish Constabulary Cadetships, will ever make a past Master in a lodge a Past Master of Excise, Customs, Lady Clerkships (age 18 to 20), Naval a lodge, the distinction will always be there, whatever WANTED, Three Second-hand Oak Engineer Studentshi ps, &c. Preparations also for the decision Grand Lodge may come to. CHAIRS suitable for a Craft Lodge. Send Army, Navy, the University, Theological, Preliminary But in no well-conducted lodge is the distinction apparent. particulars to West Lodge, Acton. Medical, Legal, Pharmaceutical, and other Examinations. A joining past Master, who proves himself worthy of it, Pupils very hi ghly successful, obtaining 1st, 3rd, 4th , 5th , will always receive, by the courtesy of his brethren , the . Cth , 10th places on the lists. Success certain. Backward honour which is his due. It is dilbcult to realize—but I A GOOD PLAN. and delicate pupils receive special attention. Special Class suppose the phenomenon occurs, else why all the commo- for Ladies preparing for Clerkships in the Post-Office, tion about it—a lodge where the desire for a seat higher up JT J-T KJ/~\ and inupwards on judiciously in- vested Options Stocks and Shares often commencing salary £65. Boarders received ; terms by two or three places than the one they are accustomed *^ , give handsome profits in a few days. Full details in- moderate. Parents and Guardians should consult Mr. to fill , " vexes the souls " meeting after meeti n g, of bre- Explanatory Book gratis and post free. — Address PIERCE, the Princi pal, respecting Government Appoint- thren who have attained to the dignity of " Rulers of the GEORGE EVANS and Co., Stockbrokers, Gresham ments. Prospectuses post free. For further particulars Craft." , by the way, that the two terms rank" House, Old Broad-street, London, E.C. Best and safest apply to the S ECRETARY. 1 would point out " plan etr.r devised. N.B.—Candidates rapidly prepared by Correspondence. and " precedence " have been strangely confounded in this Obtained the highest percentage of passes throughout the controversy. Rank is one thing, precedence is another. All United Kingdom. Passed upwards of 900 pupils. Past Masters in a lodge, whether they have passed the chair DRO, C. G. SPARROW, of that lodge or not, are of equal rank and the only distinc- L , - ACCOUNTANT AND AUDITOR, TWO ARTICLED PUPILS required. Age, 1C to 21. tion between them is theorder of seniority, i.e., precedence. '17, FINSBURY PAVEMENT, E.C. Premium required, 80 to 100 guineas. Salary first year, Turning to the three different opinions I have mentioned, £40 with board, &c, or £So without board, &c. Thorough as regards the first, I shall be surprised if Grand Lodge ACCOUNTS A UDITED P ERIODICALLY AT A MODERATE training; vvill be prepared for any branch of the Civil confirms the amended regulation. As a provincial Mason, ANNUAL CHARGE. Service. For further particulars apply to Mr. W. G. I say without hesitation that in its present form it is most Terms on application. P IERCE, Civil Service Institute, Bradfo rd, Yorkshire. distasteful to the vast majority of lodges, who will resent it as an unwarrantable interference with their private affairs. tion of Rule 1S6 in the draft Book of Constitutions, is of OBJECTIONS TO CANDIDATES.-A QUERY. As regards the second class, I shall not be surprised if opinion that it would be detrimental to the best interests of To the Editor of the " Freemason." Grand Lodge strikes out the addition to the Rule, and says Freemasonry, and strongly disapproves of any such altera- Dear Sir and Brother, to j oining Past Masters, You must be content with the tion." A case has happened in a lod ge of which I am a redress of your grievances as provided for by the amended member, and which I venture to think is unequalled in the Rules 80 and 141. SIR CHRISTOPHER WREN AND FREEMASONRY. To the Editor of the " Freemason ." . annals of Freemasonry. But there is, in my opinion , a great deal to be urged in In Jul y last a candidate was duly of the compromise that has been suggested Dear Sir and Brother, proposed and seconded . favour ,—that of As one interested in the above subject, I perused his name, address, &c, vvas entered on the summons for granting lodges the power of conferring precedence on the next meeting and sent to every Past Masters. the " study " on the matterin yourlast issue with pleasure. subscribing brother, in joining Free Masons," accordance with the Book of Constitutions, pageS?, para- Some brethren ,—yoursel f, Mr. Editor, amongst the num- In the " Pocket Companion and History of &c, by J. Scott, London , 1754, dedicated to Baron Carys- graph 2. Between the proposal and election objections ber—figh t shy of this proposal. What harm is there in it? were raised against him, and some arraneement vvas What possible injury can be done to the Craft, foot, G.M,, several paragraphs in chap. 111., entitled , what " an- "The State of Masonry from the Union of the Ciowns to entered into between the proposer and obj ectors that the tient landmark " is disturbed by allowing a lodge to say, if same should be withdrawn. This information was not con- feels so disposed , that the affiliated Past Masters Grand Master Montagu," contain references to Sir Chris- it therein topher Wren. In this work a list of Grand Masters and veyed to the VV.M., and the proposer unfortunately failed shall take precedence in this order or that order? It is a to arrive at the lodge in time, consequentl that concerns the individual lod Wardens is given from 1663 to 1752. 1 h ave appended a y the candidate matter ge, and nobody out- portion of several paragraphs that mention Sir Christopher vvas unanimously elected. A strong objection has since been side the lod ge. If it pleases a lod ge to do it, it harms raised against his being initiated, and the VV.M., in defer- nobod y else. Let them, I say, Wren. J. C. M. have the power if they Sunderland, Nov. Cth . ence to the wishes of a number of the brethren , has from choose to exercise it. time to time postponed the ceremony. Some of the brethren There is all the difference in the world between granting Page S5. " After the restoration of King Charles the urge that page So, paragraph 4, settles the matter, and a lodge this power, and granting an individual Mason the Second, who, though he had been—— a Mason abroad , neglected declare the candidate should be initiated; others are of right of claiming such and such a position, whether the the Craft, giving himself entirely up to his pleasures ; how- opinion the latter clause of paragraph 13, page 65, of the lodge he joins is agreeable to it or not. ever, in 1G63, Henry Jermyn , Earl of St. Albans, being Book of Constitutions is sufficient to warrant the lodge in I cannot sympathise with those Past Masters who, on Grand Master, Sir John Denham, Deputy Grand Master, rejecting him. removing to another part of the country, want to join a SirChristopherWren and Mr. John Webb, Grand Wardens, Will you or some of my senior brethren who are well lodge and, whether the lodge wishes it or not, have their made the following regulations," and so on. versed in our ancient rules and regulations answer the fol- exact precedence amongst the roll of Past Masters of such Page SG. "Thomas Savage, Earl of Rivers, succeeded lowing questions, or give any information bearing on the lodge guaranteed by the Constitutions, and before thev St. Albans as Grand Master, who appointed Sir Christopher case ? have, by their work or their services, shewn whether they Wren, Deputy Grand Master, and Mr. John Webb and (a) Has any brother the right to raise objections after an are worthy of any consideration from the lodge or not. I Mr. Grimlin Gibbons, Grand Wardens; but the Deputy election, when every subscriber had ample opportunity of say that if Grand Lodge compels my lodge to do this I and Wardens had the management of everything concern- making them at the proper time ? will take due care that no joining Past Master passes the iug the Craft. This year, on the second of September, the (b) Is the W.M. justified in listening to objections at this ordeal of the ballot box. City of London being al m ost destroyed by fire,, the Free time, and refusing to initiate the candidate without being Now with reference to the compromise. It vvas Bro. Masons were necessarily emp!oyed,and encouraged to rebuild furnished with some specific charge against him? Havers, P.G.W., who, at the very commencement of the that noble City in a more elegant style than before. The (c) The initiation being postponed , is there any court to controversy, suggested this solution of the question, and Deputy had formed a grand design of making it the most which the brethren can appeal, for the W.M. to be instructed I have as yet seen no more simple, more practial , or less regular and splendid City in the Worl d, but by private how to proceed ?—I remain, yours fraternally, objectionable method of dealing with it. Only it should be properties and other hindrances this laudable design could AN ENQUIRER. made quite clear by a clause in the Constitutions that not be carried into execution. The elegant style of the lodges may exercise this power if they choose. It must be Craft evidenced itself in building the Royal Exchange, St. A PRINTER'S ERROR. permissive the foot stone of which vvas levelled in , not compulsory Paul's Cathedral, To the Editor of the " Freemason. " The application of the privilege should be left as un- due form by the King, Grand Master Rivers, the architects, Dear Sir and Brother, fettered as possible. It ought not to be this position or craftsmen , nobility, and gentry, Lord Mayor and Aldermen , By a sad typ-ical blunder " the frontispiece to the that, but any which the lodge thinks well to confer. Bishops and Clergy, in the year 1673; designed and con- Constitutions of Grand Master Wren , as Master of 1723 " is turned into "the frontispiece of Whether it should be done on the joining Past Master's ducted by the Deputy the Constitutions of 173S " in my recent " Study " of Sir admission or afterwards, whether any or. all existing Past Work, with his Wardens, Edward Strong the Elder and Christopher Wren. Luckily, most Masonic students vvill Masters who have not filled the chair shall have precedence Younger," &c. see the mistake at once ; but it is none the less annoying amongst those who have, whether it shal l be done under Page S7. " George Villers, Duke of Buckingham, an to, yours fraternally. THE WRITER. by-law or by resolution proposed and carried in the ordinary old Mason, became Grand Master (1674), but being indo- way, vyhether each individual case shall be decided by a lent, he left all to Deputy Wren and his Wardens, and majority or a fixed proportion or the unanimous vote of vvas succeeded by Henry Bennett (1679), Earl of Arlington , [iigj I^ K ^^ the lodge, whether it shall be done by ballot or otherwise— who was too deeply engaged in State affairs to mind the ^^ these are all matters which may be left to the judgment lodges, yet in his Mastership the Craft was very consider- and decision of the lodges interested. able, and many persons of distinction requested to be Let me add one argument in favour of the proposal admitted and were accordingly accepted by the fraternity." which I have not yet seen urged. It is conceivable that Page 91. " Upon the death of Grand Master Arlington, cases may occur in the year the lodges met and elected Sir Christopher , quite outside what has given rise to the 16S5, THE REPORTS OF THE METROPOLITAN POLICE present controversy, in which the privilege of conferring Wren Grand Master, who annually, while carrying on St. FOR 1S82. precedence on joining Past Masters would be very pro- Paul's, met those brethren who could attend him to keep As our contemporary the Observer Revolution. King William vvas trul y says, the perl y and legitimately exercised. Suppose, for example, up good old usages till the reports, for Mr. Vincent's report accompanies Sir E. Y. there are in a town or neighbourhood two or three lodges, privately made a Mason, approved of the choice of Sir Henderson 's, are very good reading, y promoted the interests of the and will, well repay each with a roll greater or less of Past Masters, and who Christopher Wren, greatl perusal. We are glad to commence our notice of them by for good and sufficient reasons mutually desire to amalga- Craft, appointed the fine new Palace at Greenwich in the propounding Mr. Vincent's emphatic assurance and mate and form one strong lodge. Naturally they would year 1695 to be an hospital for seamen, and ordered it to declaration that our own " little villag e," with more than seek to amalgamate under the warrant of the oldest lodge, be finished according to Jones's old design. This year also 700 square miles of territory and barel the most noble Charles Duke of Richmond and y less than f ive and it is quite understandable, and it would also seem to (1695) , million of inhabitants , is the safest capital in the world be quite proper, in such a case as this, that the precedence Lennox, grandfather of the present Duke, Master of a lodge for both life and property. , coming to the annual assembly in London " It is very remarkable to note of the two or three sets of Past Masters should be mutu- at Chichester and realize at what a rapid rate London is increasing year ally at ranged and regulated, say, by the dates of their was chosen Grand Alaster and approved by the King. Sir by year, so much so as to lead who acted as before at us sometimes to ask respective in stallations, or otherwise. Christopher Wren was his Deputy, ourselves these questions : " Where do all these millions The provision that has been suggested would meet such the head of the Craft, and vvas again chosen Grand Master come from ? what do they do ? and where 8. vvill it all end ? a case as this, and no one could take any possible excep- in the year 169 " Yet it is so; and making every allowance for the " classe tion to it. dangereuse," London affords a home and a shelter to In my opinion Grand Lodge cannot do better than MASONIC PORTRAITS. crowds who cannot find any elsewhere. The responsibility support and carry Bro. Havers's original solution of the t To the Editor of the " Freemason." of the police for the peace and order of this overgrown question.—I am, dear sir and brother, yours truly and Dear Sir and Brother, metropolis of ours is intense, and on thewholeit is but fair fraternally, CESTRIAN. I should be glad if you would permit me to thank to accord to that often abused but indispensable and Bro. "Mancunium "for his interesting letter and kindoffer invaluable body of men, not only our highest meed of To the Editor of the " Freemason " with reference to Masonic portraits. 1 have reason to be- praise, but our fullest sympathy and our patriotic support. Dear Sir and Brother, lieve that all the portraits he mentions were published in In 1882, in illustration of what we have said, 2 Freemasons' Magazine " during the latter part of the ,300 new As the Board of Masters vvill shortly have to the " houses were added to the metropolitan area, forming 508 decide what course is to be adopted as to the confirmation last century, and no doubt he will be glad to learn that a new streets and one new square, and covering a distance of the minutes of the two Special Grand Lodges of June complete copy of that now rather scarce publication is in the of 75 miles S62 yards ; 78,416 persons were apprehended and August, and to determine what motions, if any, are to Grand Lodge Library. by the police ; 3581 were taken for assaults nn be submitted to Grand Lodge in December, it occurred to My letter of the 13th ult. referred more particularly to police officers ; while 9042 were simple drunkenness. me that a summary of the views your correspondents have engravings of the identical portraits lost through the As regards burglaries, and larcenies, &c, of a serious taken on the subject might be of interest. late fire ; of course, if we cannot get these, other portraits criminality, on the whole the report is favourable. Since the 4th of August you have published letters from of the same eminent Masons would be very acceptable. 12,876 children and 39G1 adults were reported missing. 38 correspondents , one half being anonymous. Ot these, However, I am much pleased in being able to say that, with Of these, 7538 children and S60 adults were found by the 13 only are in favour of the amendment which vvas carried one exception , we have, of one sort or another, likenesses of police, the remainder returned home or were recovered by in rule 1S6 at the August Grand Lodge; 23 are against it, all the noble brethren named in my former letter, the excep- their friends, except 74 adults who committed suicide, and and two are neutral, though the last do not quite like the tion being the Duke of Athole. Bro. W. H. Longhurst, a 124 adults and 12 children who utterlv disaooeared. This innovation. few months ago, presented to the Grand Lodge an exact surely is a sad but awful blot amid our frequent claim to a If therefore these 3S correspondents may be taken as copy of the full length portrait of the late Earl of Zetland, high civilization , that so many living beings annually fairly representative there is evidently a very large majority which vvas destroyed by the fire, and Bro. R. S. Warrington disappear from our very midst and are untraceable, suggest- against the new rule. has recently presented a very beautiful half-length of the ing many serious considerations as to the onward progress of It is incomprehensible to me that so many of your corres- Duke of Sussex, evidently taken from the one we have lost, •prosperous criminality." The number of fatal accidents pondents (several of them evidently well read in Masonic signed and presented by his Royal Highness to the late Bro. in the streets increased to 272 in 18S2, while the number of law), should have been ignorant of the fact that bv rule Silvester, Bro. Warrington's uncle and predecessor in busi- persons injured advanced to the serious total of IK RO . 3 on page 73 of the present Book of Constitutions, joining ness ; and we have now to thank Bro. Whytehead of York Allowing for the reckless driving of hansoms, Past M asters are members of Provincial Grand Lodges, (to whom we are already indebted for a very fine engraving omnibuses, &c, it is wonderful that more accidents do not and that it was the Board of General Purposes who, by of the last of the York Grand Masters) for a companion occur in our crowded streets. 18,659 deposits were made their drafting of the new rule So, took away this mem- picture to the above of H.R.H. the Dulte of Kent, by the by cabmen of property left in cabs, and 10,031 articles have bership. same artist and engraver. been returned from the office in Scotland-yard . The articles Several writers have been candid enough to admit that a Bro. " Mancunium " describes Lord Petre as " in Royal deposited by cabmen were of a most varied character, seat of honour in lodge and at the banquet is one of the Arch costume." Now as I have some doubt as to whether amongst them being three bonds for /"1000 each , a plate of chief objects of this new rule, and I can only express my that distinguished brother vvas a R.A. Mason I should be silver valued at ^240, a diamond worth £500, and bank fervent hope that this admission vvill prove fatal to the glad to know if there are any R.A. emblems in the picture, notes to the value of £S30. Amongst the articles deposited granting or has your correspondent mistaken (very naturally) the of what is asked for on such an unsatisfactory and never claimed by their owners were three £50 notes. ground. Since I last had the honour of addressing you I robe of a peer for that of a Principal of a R.A. Chapter ? In the public carriage department 12,010 new licences were nave made many enquiries as to the feeling in various Again , in the description of the Duke of Cumberland he issued, and 140G new carriages had been introduced ; Parts of the country upon this subject, and I have not come says " with Grand Master's chair." If he really means 22,275 licences had been issued to drivers and conductors across one single brother in favour of the change.—Yours chair that picture is new to me; if however " chair " is a mis- during the year. The working of the Criminal Detective "uly and fraternall y, S. M. M. C. O., print for " chain," and your correspondent will take another Department, under Mr. Vincent, seems to bo oroirressinrr P.M. of a London and of a Provincial Lodge. look at the picture, I think he will find it is not a Masonic satisfactorily, and will no doubt greatly improve in efficiency chai n, but the chain or collar of the Order of the Garter with and thoroughness. Suggestions are sometimes made as to To the Editor of the " Freemason. the " George " attached. introducing a foreign system of detection into England ; Dear Sir and Brother, Should not Robert, Lord Donoughmorc, have been but we believe that any such organized course of procedure to Atat a meeting of the Prince of Wales Lodge, No. Richard , Lord Donoughmore ? be impossible in ourcountry for many reasons. The readers *16' ^urv Lancashire, on Thursday, the 1st inst., If on looking at the pictures again Bro. " Mancunium " of Gaboriau thhe r' i ^ > 's novels would hardly like to believe that, de- . following resolution was unanimousl y passed on the sub- finds I am wrong I should be glad if he would favour me spite his ability and ingenuity , we had many " Lecoqs " at let of the Status of Past Masters.—Yours faith fully, with a sight of the three I have mentioned. For the benefit work amongst us in England ; on the contrary, we hold, and WM. D. WALKER , P.M., P.P.G.J.W. E. Lane. of future readers it is as well to be accurate in small hold openly, that our English system is best suited for our „_, COPY OF R ESOLUTION . matters of this kind as well as in those of more importance. . " English temperament and temperature. The detective ihat this lodge, having considered the proposed altera- —Yours fraternally, H. SADLER, P.M. police in London arc often greatly hampered by the actions of the so-called special agents, as Mr. Vincent has himself state in Italy in 1737 to have evoked a denunciatory edict pointed out, who, apeing their names and calling, from the ruler of Florence, the Pope himself following in LORD CARNARVON AND THE CANADIAN often obtai n money by false pretences from the credulous Gaston 's footsteps a year later. On the other hand, there ROYAL ARCH MASONS. and the i as yet at all events, no evidence forthcoming to gnorant. Very often worthless characters, is, show An address, richly illuminated on vellum , and decorated ejected ignominousl y from the police service and in- that Sackville ever vvas a Freemason. He vvas not present at with Canadian leaves and flowers suitable to the time sensible to the claims of either truth or propriety, they only the initiation at Kew in 1737 of Frederick Prince of Wales, of serve to encourage criminality of every sort of whose household or rather of whose wife year, was presented to the Right Hon. the Earl of Car- , especially by 's household his narvon during his recent visit to Canada. The address the countenance they give to, and the companionship they lordship some years later became a leading member. runs as follows : maintain with , some of the very worst characters of both Spence, who accompanied him as a friend and tutor in " To the Right Hon. the Earl of Carnarvon , sexes. It is an old police theory when " women are bad his travels, and was with him at Florence, makes no mention of the Freemasons "Grand Pro Z. of the Supreme Grand Chapter they arc bad," and some of the worst criminals in this great , though in one of his of Royal Arch Masons of England. emporium of folly, vanity, and often desperate wickedness letters from Turi n he speaks of and describes the Adepts. " The princi are those " dear creatures " whom, though often acompletc The words "Ab Origihe " which are on the medal consti- pals and companions of Carnarvon Chapter misnomer, wc like to desi softer tute the device of the Strict Observance and Natter of Royal Arch Masons, No. 5 of the Grand Registry of gnate the " gentler " or " the Quebec, most respectfully offer you their most cordial and sects." medallist , who died at St. Petersbug h, 1763, after a sojourn fraternal MAGAZINES. in Russia of some iS months, is said or supposed to have greetings, and with much pleasure tender you the heartiest of welcomes to the Dominion of Canada. It is "All the Year Round" is decidedly dull this month, taken an active interest in the establishment of a Strict with pride this chap though " Jenifer," " Nei hbours and " A Boarding Observance lodge in the great northern capital, the inference ter bears the time-honoured name of g ," Carnarvon, and the companions knowing the high position House Romance " are pleasant reading. being that the medal is a Strict Observance fraud or fable, you have always held in the Masonic Order "Ihe Century " holds its own. Indeed wc think it and that Natter, though , he struck the medal, antedated it , vvill ever strive to and inscribed on it the bust of Charles Sackville— to emulate your bright example and render Carnarvon better to refer our readers to its most striking pages, 1733, Chapter of Montreal in every way worth lather than repeat the warm, if normal expiessions of as he might that of Charles Jones had he been as prominent y of the illustrious with- a member of society—because his lordship had been in I tal name it bears. The companions also desire to evince to encomiastic appreciation. According to us it is truly y you their great appreciation of the active interest you have out a compeer. and vvas a known patron of letters and the arts, as well as always taken, " Temple Bar " has some amusing and interesting the introducer of Italian opera into England. I am quite and trust ever will take in Canadian affairs. and " lone Ste- willing to admit that these statements and allegations " Wishing you most cordially and fraternally many lon"- articles, and its two stories " Belinda " and happy years, and a long continued and bri ght career wart " are nearing their " Denouments." amount to very strong presumptive evidence against the in Masonry, and " is also rather heavy this month, Sackville Florence Lodge theory, but the question as I will trusting nothing but pleasant and happy " The Antiquary memories will remain with you of this present visit, vvc though the articles "Archaic Land Tenure in England" put it to be now determined is this : Do these statements hope in the near future to be able to extend and " Customs of Over Cambridgeshire " deserve perusal. tell as strong ly against this theory as the direct evidence to you another that has been obtained does i n its favour ? Let me offer two hearty welcome to our Dominion. suggestions which may.serve to help us nearer to an eluci- " On behalf of the members of the chapter. r-^m dation of the mystery. Is it possible to establish that [Here follow the signatqres.J ^m&mmms& mmm^ " Montreal, September iSth, 1883. Natter was in Florence in 1734 ? Is there anything in the " archives at Knole Park, where Charles Sackville, Earl of MdLmmcMolQS'm^^mB^: Middlesex and afterwards Duke of Dorset, died, which can help us ? It is one of the seats of Lord Sackville, and a GRAND MASONIC CONVE RSAZIONE member of the family, Lieut.-Col. the Hon. VV. E. Sack- IN LIVERPOOL. 25S] THE ROYAL LODGE, CHESTER. ville-West, was W.M. of the Apollo University Lodge, No. In last week's Freemaso n, Bro. Hughan suggests that 357, Oxford , and Prov. G.S. W. Oxon, in 1877. Perhaps that In works of truecharity, in Masonic zeal, and in the exhibi- the old Chester minute book, which has been the text of brother, if his attention were drawn to the matter, might tion of the pure fraternal spiri t which is one of the numer- Bai. Whytehead's very interesting articles, is the same be able to fu rnish some information. It is also desirable, ous distinguishing characteristics of our noble Order, the volume of records mentioned in the " Early History of as " Dryasdust " has suggested, that, if possible, we should Freemasons in and around the first seaport in the world Freemasonry in England ," where Mr. Halliwell says discover who first makes mention of the medal. have long held a proud and prominent place, and thevhave " Mr. Black possesses a minute book of the Freemasons of G. B. A. added to their already well-established good name by the Chester of the eighteenth century." There can be no 263J MAKING MASONS FOR TWELVE SHILLINGS. most successful and thoroughly enjoyable reunion which, doubt that Bro. Hughan's suggestion is correct, for in Our erudite brother, Col. MacLeod Moore, G.C.T., as we briefl y stated last week, vvas held at the Masonic the beginning of the minute book the following Great Prior of the National Great Priory of Canada, of the Hall, Hope-street, Liverpool, on the evening of Tuesday, memorandum is written : " Given to me by John Lloyd, United Orders of the Temple and Malta, in subscribing the 30th ult. Jud ging from the remarkable and unprece- Esq., of the Mount Boughton , at Chester, March A.D. for two copies of my forthcoming " Masonic Sonnets," dented success attending this merry meeting, it is a matter 1S40. (Signed) Will Henry Black ." This Mr. Black had encloses me the following : " With regard to your query of surprise with many of the Fraternity that gatherings of an appointment at the British Museum , and I am told he about one of the notes to my allocution read before the this nature are not more frequent in Liveroool. Although wrote much on antiquarian subjects. I should be glad if Great Priory of Canada on the 10th of July last, on the the members of the Craft are very numerous in this par- some of your correspondents could inform me whether he " Making of Masons for twelve Shillings " in the early ticular part of the province, and many of them occupy in- published anythingin vvhichhe used theinformation obtained part of last century, as appeared by placards on sailors' fluential positions in life, whilst they possess a central from this book. As he vvas probably not a Mason he might boarding-houses, &c, in London and Liverpool, I send you Masonic Hall that will hold its own against any other in have studied it for the purpose of obtaining matter of local the following explanation , which I should be glad if you the provinces, and compare favourably with any similar or personal history. May 1 ir.akc another appeal to the made public in the London Freemason. In the early part building in the Western Division in respect to completeness good nature of your correspondents. It vvouldbe interesting of last century a book appeared in the German language, and artistic taste, the holding of a conversazione, concert, to Masons in Chester to knovy if there are any older under the title of " Usber deu Zweek der Freymauren or ball, save and except the annual dance in the Town Hall Masonic minute books in existence than this which Order." It was translated into English, and printed by a in aid of the funds of the West Lancashire Masonic Educa- commenced in 1743, and if so of what lodge and date. person in Albany, New York, in 1824, under the title of tional Institution , is of very rare occurrence. J. C. ROBINSON. " The End (or object) of Free Masonry." It vvas written _ The idea for the conversazione and ball just held, to in the narrative style, and the author was a nobleman who signalise the completion of the entire decorations of the 259] MASONIC SEALS. had been initiated into a purer Masonry, and was making above remarkably handsome building, originated some Lan anyone throw light on a statement which is made by a tour on the continent, and through England, Scotland, three or four months ago at a meeting of the House Com- " Reghellini " of a mediaeval seal which " presents the and I reland for his health. During his residence in Eng- mittee of the Temple, and efforts were from that moment device of several Masonic implements with the following land the state that he found Masonry in led to the publica- unrelaxing to make the effort what it has proved emohatic- legend : S. Artis muratorum Paitrajalorum ? " The Latin tion of his work. _ He goes fully into a complete expose of ally to be, viz., one of the most triumphant achievements words seem to me suspicious. MASONIC STUDENT. all the Masonic jugglery practised on the continent by in the annals of local Freemasonry. Half-a-dozen Com- Count Cagliostri, that arch deceiver and vagabond, and mittees were formed to take charge of the arrangements, 260] MACKEY'S ENCYCLOP/EDIA. also gives a most humiliating account of Masonry as he the first of the six being the executive body, which con- I call attention to the subjoined " cutting " from the found it in Liverpool and in London. He states it as a sisted of Bros. Henry A. Tobias, P. Prov. G. Supt. of Keystone, as I for one rejoice to see that Bro. Mackey 's truth , that the Freemasonry of that age and day vvas Works, President; R. Brown, P. Prov. G. Treas., Vice- valuable work has been so appreciated : "'Mackey's entirely unworthy of the notice of civilised men ; that at President; Dr. F. J. Bailey, Prov. G.S.D., Treas. ; H. Encyclopaedia,' issued nine years ago, has sold to the ex- that time it vvas nothing, or if it had ever been anything, H. Smith, l.P.M. 1505, and R. Foote, P.M. and Treas. tent of four thousand copies. It is now nearly out of print, it had fallen so low as to become a reproach. The author 1505. Hon. bees., with Dr. J. Kellett Smith, P. Prov. G.R.; only twenty copies remaining unsold. We have secured a states that while remaining in Liverpool he found a very J. Teare Callow, P. Prov. G. Treas.; J. Pemberton, P. part of these, bound in full sheep, published at nine large number of painted signboards stuck upon every Prov. G. Supt. of Works ; and J. W. Ballard, P. Prov.G.P., dollars each , which we vvill sell for eight. This affords a grog-shop, sailors' rendezvous or boarding-places, and assisted by the Chairmen of thesub-Committees—which were rare opportunity, which will continue for but a very limited groceries, along the river, especially the sailors' boarding- formed as under—as ex-officio members of the Executive : time, to secure a work of sterling Masonic value. It is a houses, with the square and compasses represented oil Literary and Arts : Bros. R. A. Davies, S.W. 1380 (Chair- Masonic library in a single volume." them, and the words, painted in large letters, " Masons man) M. Aronsberg, G. Broadbridge, A. Bucknall, T. G. EDITO R OF "KENNING'S CYCLOPAEDIA." made here for twelve shillings." There were scores of Fisher, J. A. Forrest, Edward Grindlev. loshua Hocken. such signs to be found, all near the low parts John Humphreys, J. E. Jackson, Wm. John Lunt, J. Orr 261] CHARLES SACKVILLE . of the city, and in London they were quite Marples, T. Mavvdsley, Geo. Peet, Thomas H. Sheen , T. Why did Bro. Rob Morris in his interesting little essay as common. He had formed a very high opinion H. W. Walker, Gilbert G. Walmsley, and Richard on the " Medals of the Freemasons " in the " American of the Order, and the state of things which he found in Washington. Entertainments : Bros. Henry Firth, Prov. Quarterly Review" for 1S58, ignore this medal ? Had he England at that day was so contrary to his expectations G. Stwd. (Chairman), J. B. Mackenzie, P.M. (Vice- any doubts as to its genuineness and authenticity t If he that it led him to the publication of a bold and manly de- Chairman), John Atkinson, J. Baylis, Joseph Bell, J. P. sees the Freemason perhaps he will kindly answer my fence of the Order in its purity, and an address to the Bryan, Josef Cantor, Abr. Child, F. Emery, Maurice Hart, query. DRYASDUST. Fraternity, wherever they might be found , exhorting them Wm. Lewis, Robert Martin. Sylvester Mattison. I. A. 262! ¦ to come to the rescue of a falling house. This vvas the state Muir, Major H. J. Nicholls, Joseph Queen, Wm. Savage, This controversy has reached a very interesting stage. of M asonry in England in 1700, and it continued in that Joseph Skeaf, and David Keith . Music : Bros. J. P. "Dryasdust's " note of 29th Sept., in which' he mentions state more or less up to the year 1735, notwithstanding Bryan, Prov. G. Org. (Chairman), H. J. Nicholls, Josef his receipt of a letter from Mr. R. S. Poole, keeper of the the formation of a 'Grand Lodge ' in 1717." Preston, in Cantor, and Joseph Skeaf. Refreshment: Bro. H. S. medals in the British Museum , to the effect that a specimen his " Illustrations of Masonry," informs us that at the end Alpass, P.G.S.B., Prov. G. Sec. W.L., Bro. John Ballard in silver of the Sackville medal is in the Museum , having of the sixteenth and beginning of the eighteenth centuri es (Vice-Chairman) J. Beesley, G. Broadbridge, A. Cotter, been acquired some years since from the collection of Mr. " the Fraternity then had a discretionary power to meet as Thomas Evans, John Houlding, C. A. Luker, J. McCarthy, Edward Hawkins, the antiquary, is most important, Masons in certain numbers, according to their degrees, Thomas McCracken. 1. C. McGuire. Svlvostpr MaHisnn. especially as it fixes the date, if not absolutely as 1733, with the approbation of the master of the work where any Lewis Peake, W. W. Sandbrook, Albert T. Tow, William undoubtedl y at about th at year. Moreover, the inscription public building was carrying on, as often as they found it S. Vines, G. S. Willings, and Reginald Young. Ball: " L. Natter, F," mentioned as being beneath the bust on necessary to do so; and when so met, to receive into the Bros. Robert Martin, P.M. (Chairman), Thomas Salter, the obverse, with " 173 " and a fourth figure which may Order brothers and fellows, and practise the rites of P.P.G.J.D. (Vice-Chairman), H. M. Molyneaux (Master be " 3," appended , assigns the medal as the work of Masonry," Sic. Any light that can be thrown on the pro - of the Ceremonies), John Beesley, J. M. Boyd, A. Natter, the letter " F" standing for " Florentia?," or, more ceedings of the Craft previous to, and for some years after, Bucknall, A. Cotter, VV. E. Coxon, E. H. Dixon, Henry probabl y still, for " Fecit." Thus, as the case stands now, the formation of the Grand Lodge in 1717, is invaluable.. Firth, P. B. Gee, M. Hill, John Houlding, John Humphrey, we have it established indisputabl y that Charles Sackville, As a humble Masonic student, 1 would suggest to those James Lees, J. C. McGuire, Wm. Savage, I. L.Shrapncll, Earl of Middlesex , was resident in Florence during the of my brothers who happily are blessed with more learn- 1' . bmitton , Wm. Tomkinson, andT. Trevitt. autumn , winter, and well into the spring of 1732-3 . We ing, wealth, and leisure than myself, that no pains should The conversazione carried out so admirably and success- have it also, on the authority of Mr. Poole, that a silver be spared to discover a copy of the first, or German, edition fully embraced a dramatic, literary, scientific, and musical specimen of the Sackville medal by L. Natter is in the of the remarkable work named by Bro. Col. McLeod Moore, soiree, comprising a high-class concert, an art exhibition British Museum , its date, the last fi gure of which is obscure, and to have it either literally translated or carefully com- which was at once unique and admirably selected and being described on "the card accompanying it in the pared throughout with the Albany translation, to see that arranged, variety entertainments of a novel and amusing Museum cabinet " as 1733. Wc are further told that there the rendering is perfectly accurate, and then published for character, and a ball, which vvas quite equal in all its vvas such a medal in the Minerva Lodge collection at the instruction of Craftsmen, for we cannot rest content arrangements to the one above referred to. Ihe proceeds Leipsic. This is the direct evidence we have succeeded in with our present misty views of Masonic history. No doubt of the entertainment vvill be devoted to some Masonic pur- obtaining. Subsidiary, but still important evidence is to our energetic Bro. Findel would gladly reprint the original pose to be agreed upon by the committee, and there is little be found in the statement in Findel's history that in 1737, German work in the pages of his " Bauhiitte," and I am doubt on this occasion the cordial support and patronage that is, four years after Sackville's sojourn in Florence, sure the translation would be equally welcome to such of the Craft will enable them to hand over a considerable Gaston de Medicis , the last Grand Duke of the Medicean widely-circulated periodicals as the " Masonic Review," sum as the result. The issue of tickets was wisely restricted family, issued an edict against the Freemasons, thus showing the " Voice of Masonry," and others ; or it might be pub- to about 500, and these were all speedily taken up by that whether a previous and unqualified statement made in lished as a separate volume, and as such would be heartily Liverpool Masons and the general public. the same history as to Sackville having established the first welcomed by the far too few brothers and lodges who ever The majority of the large and fashionable company, Masonic lodge in Florence in is true or not, the aim at the formation of Masonic libraries. which crowded every room in the old and new buildings, 173 3 lcn- fraternity had arrived at a sufficiently active and prosperous GEORGE MARKHAM TWEDDELL. found the greatest attraction of the gathering in the sp jir] collection of works of art, literary and scientific ex- Ballard, W. S. Vines, G. Broadbrid ge and others. The two reasons; that it is an expression of our feeling towards curios, &c, displayed in two apartments of the distinctive rosettes worn by the members of the various one who so well merits it, and we think this lodge especially hibits, is bound to take neW hall; oil paintings, water colours, cartoons, and committees were supplied by Bro. George Kenning. some notice of the auspicious occasion of engravings of a very select and superior order were espe- his entering on his 100th year. Let me assure you that riallv conspicuous; amongst those who contributed being when we were seeking for a name for our lodge (and those Bros. Dr. j. Kellett Smith, S. Mattison , and E. Grindley, ANNUAL SOIREE OF THE AFFABILITY founders of the lodge who are present will bear me out) n r. Newton (per Bro. Dr. Bailey), Bros. Phili p Eberle, LODGE, No. 317, MANCHESTER. many names were suggested by which this lodrrc should be Richard Washington , Dr. bailey, K. A. uavies, designated. We asked our venerable Bro. Sir Moses Humphreys, and R. Martin, Messrs. Agnevv and Sons (per This event came off on the evening of the ordinary meet- Montefiore whether he would permit us to associate his Mr. F. Williams), Bro . J. B. Mackenzie, and others. The ing night of the lodge. After the business had been con- name with our future lodge which we then had in con- artists whose works had prominent places in the Masonic cluded and the lodge closed , the brethren proceeded to the templation. He cheerfull y agreed to it feeiing I believe n-allcry were Daniels, Pollantine, Prout, Burnett, J. B. banquet room, which had been improvised for the occasion a great degree of interest in Masonry, and also actuated by |>vne, Cook, Alma Tadema, J. VV. Oakes, A.R.A., Sorti, into a ball room . Shortly after S.30 the ladies began to that benevolent spirit which at all times causes him to Horler, F. Paton , I. Cooke, Hardy, Bingley, Haynes arrive, and at nine o'clock dancing commenced, and con- accede to any wish which is properly expressed. I venture Williams, B. VV. Leader, A.R.A., Deschamps, C. R. tinued until 11 o'clock, when the party adjourned to supper, to think that his name has shed lustre in this lodge and it Leslie, R.A., John Burr, T. Creswick, Dargelas, R.A., which had been prepared meanwhile in the spacious lodge has added to our importance. What we do here to-day vvc H. E. Hime Candletti , McWhirter, do as Masons, while outside the lod R.* Ansdell , R.A., room, and we consider it only just to commend the ability ge the name of K . M. Speaking, and J. Wilson Mackenzie. _ The displayed by Bro. Phillips in superintending the laying of Montefiore being associated with it, bas been of vast im- place of honour amongst the other art exhibits was the table, and to Mrs. Philli ps for her superintendence of portance to us in the lodge, and has added to its prestige. properly given to M essrs. Elkington and Co., of Church- the culinary department; suffice it to say, that the supper All honour is due to one who has done so much to alleviate street, whose artistic taste is knovyn and recognised all gave, as all repasts do in this building, the utmost satisfac- the sufferings of mankind, and although he has not taken over the world. Chief amongst their contributions to the tion. Only one toast vvas proposed , viz., " The W.M.," that part in Masonry which many here do, I mean in attractions of the Masonic soiree vvas the Communion plate the remainder of dances to be executed within a limited working Masonry, I venture to think his life and deeds of the See of Liverpool, which we regret we cannot find time forbidding further speechmaking. At 12.30 dancing have been true acts of Masonry. It would be impossible to say more than has been said. We all space to describe; the same firm also exhibited reproductions vvas resumed and kept up until 3 o'clock a.m., shortly after have our feelings of the celebrated Milton and Pilgrim shields, illustrative of which the company returned home, having spent a very and that is a desire to express our cordial congratulations " Paradise Lost " and "The Pilgrim's Progress; " a enjoyable and social evening. to our venerable brother and to wish that every blessing Pompeian toilette, rose-water table, bronzes, vases, and Amongst those present were Bro. Wilson, W.M.; Mrs, that can be bestowed on him will be bestowed on shields, reproduced from the art treasures of the Emperor and Miss Wilson; Bro. J. VV. Edwards, J.W. ; Bro. him. I will now read the words I am about to of Russia and from the Vienna, Berlin , Louvre, and South W. Nicholl, P.M., Treas.; Bro. Daniel Donbavand , P.M.; propose as a resolution to be passed by the lodge, Kensington Museums; a collection of cloisonne enamels of Bro . R. R. Lisenden, S.D., and Mrs. Lisenden ; Bro. J. and although what we say here is Masonic, still I ancient and modern Japanese and Chinese manufacture, G. Elderton , J.D., and Mrs. Eldcrton; Bro. John Bladon , am bound to read these words to you, and it is your with some specimens of Elkington production. The con- P.M., D. of C.; Bro. J. Garside, I.G.; Bro. VV. B, privilege to hear them ; at the same time I think this tributions of Davenport (Limited), of Canning-place and Akerman, Stwd., and Mrs. Akerman ; Bro. G. C. Friih- resolution should be kept as free from the public gaze as Lord-street, per Bro. T. Mawdesley, also formed a most ling, Org. ; Mrs. and Miss Bradshaw; Bro. Edward and possible until after the day it is presented. The following valuable and attractive portion of the art treasures, and Mrs. Smith ; Bro. J. and Mrs. Pearson ; Bro. H. R. G. is the proposed address : were universally admired by the numerous guests Iastmght. Bayley, Affability Chapter; Bro. Eveleigh, 1055, and Miss "The Montefiore Lodge, No. 1017. Bro. John Syer, The fame of the old firm has been largely built on the artis- Eveleigh ; Bro. B. Taylor, 204, and Mrs . Taylor ; Bro. W.M. The tongue of good report having ever been tic quality of its productions, and the magnificent display of Alison, 204, and Mrs. Alison ; Bro. Marsland , 158S ; Bro. heard in favour of their revered Bro. Sir Moses Monte- thei r own manufacture of china, as well as specimens from Hothersall, ion, and Mrs. Schofield ; Bro. Vultchoff , and fiore, Bart., the Worshipful Master, officers, and brethren the Royal factories of Sevres, Vienna, Dresden, and Wor- J. L. Hine, P.P.G.S.W., and Mrs. Higginbotham. in open lodge assembled, tender to him their fraternal and cester, amply maintained the long-established reputation of cordial congratulations on the occasion of his entering on Davenport (Limited). Other art, literary, and scientific his hundredth year. In his truly Masonic life, passed as a exhibits were contributed by Bro. E. King-Ellison , Bro. citizen of the world in alleviating distress and pouring the Vernon , Bro. Hems FwtVv, Bro. A. BvickneU, Capt. j. B. healing balm of consolation into the bosom of the afflicted, Roose, Bro. Carter, Mr. Kidson, and Bro. G. G. Walms- he has set a worthy examp le of prudence, fortitude, and ley . A most interesting section of the evening's entertain- justice; while his benevolence and charity have been ment was an exhibition of microscopes, with living and H^piaMgSgflflaai^ universally spread over the earth's surface. They earnestly other scientific specimens, kindly sent by Messrs. J. M. pray that the Great Architect of the Universe may pre- Williams, I. Wall, J. Vicars, A. T. Smith, jun., Dr. serve his faculties, and that the rays of heaven may con- M'Clelland , and Dr. Hicks. In one of the smaller rooms ((Draft j Sasonrg* tinue to shed their benign influence over him; they fer- of the building Bro. A. Bucknall showed the Swan light in vently hope that Divine Providence may guard and protect connection with incandescent lamps and other illuminating TEMPERANCE IN THE EAST LODGE him from trouble and danger; and that He who regulates appliances of interest. The plants with which the hall was (No. 89S).—The above good old lodge met on Wednesday the steps of man vvill give him strength and bless him with very much brightened and beautified were lent by Bro. R. last, at the Assembly Rooms, Newby-place, Poplar, Is. peace. Signed on behalf of the Montefiore Lodge, H. Exton, the statuary by Bro. J. E. Jackson, P.P.G.S. of Bro. G. Gravely, VV.M., vvas capitally supported by Bros. " S Cheshvan, 5G44." VV., and the cases for the art and other exhibits by Bro. Pulsford , S.W. ; Sidders, J.W. ; Waller, P.M., Treas.; With these words we venture to approach our venerable H. Firth. The light, fitted up by Bro. Bucknall in the main Dr. C. W. Smith, P.M., Sec ; Butcher, S.D. ; Geeves, brother, and ask his acceptance of our cordial congratula- corridor and in the basement, also added greatly to the J.E. ; By ford , l.G. ; C. Chapman, P.M. ; T. S. Finch , tions not given in a formal manner, but given I believe in beauty of the fairy-like interior. P.M.; C. Scrutton , P.M.; H. Rogers, P.M.; F. NevvaU, such a way as will be most acceptable to him—true, hearty, The two-part concert vvas of the best class, and the pro- P.M.; W. Shayes, P.M., Sic.; and many brethren. and genuine. I ask your unanimous sanction to it, and gramme brought forward a Masonic male-voiced choir Amongst the good array of visiting brethren we noticed that it be engrossed on ve/Ium. As there will be certain about twenty strong, which could hardly be excelled for Bros. J.J. Berry, P.M. 554 ; J. Hughes, W.M. J S I 6; W. formalities to be gone through in presenting the address, tone, vigour, and artistic colouring in its rendition of standard J. VV. R. Hammond, 127S ; T. Kennett, VV.M. 1716 ; I would suggest, with the sanction of the VV.M., that we pieces. The lady artistes who assisted on this occasion G. H. Stephens, S.W. 1623 (Freemason) ; and many cannot do better than leave the matter in the hands of our were Madame Laura Smart , Mrs. j. Skeaf, Mrs. C. Lan- others. Treasurer, who vvill see it engrossed and properly arranged, caster, and Miss Annetta Hallwood, and the choir comprised The ceremonial working comprised the admission into and he vvill also, if agreeable to the lodge, undertake to Mr. S. Kirkham, Bros. J. P. Bryan, VV. Lewis, Josef the order of Mr. Wm. Adcock, an emergency meeting a see it presented personally. Cantor, Eaton Batty, R. N. Hobart, A. Child, David few days previously having served for the initiation of Bro. Bro. Samuelson seconded the resolution , and said he was Williams, VV. H. Quayle, W. E. Stone, D. Keith, O. J. Bridges (who was also present.) Bro. S. Godwin, 673, was in possession of correspondence which would Drove what a Rowlands, D. J Davies, J. T. Jones, H. J. Nicholls, and admitted a member, and Bro. Wood being in attendance good man Sir Moses Montefiore vvas. James A. Muir. Bro. Joseph Queen conducted with ad- vvas raised to the Degree of M.M. The charity of the Bro. Lewis Jacobs, Treas : Being almost the only founder mirable tact; Bro. J. Skeaf, played a pianoforte solo with lodge vvas invoked, and as usual, most successfully, on of the lodge in the room besides my friend, Bro. S. V. much brilliancy ; and the onerous duties of accompanist behal f of distress, and the lodge and Benevolent Funds Abraham, I.P.M., I had hoped it would have fallen to my were most satisfactorily performed by Bros. Josef Cantor were largely drawn upon. lot to second this resolution, but I will do all I can to see and J. Skeaf. The various solo numbers given by the ladies Masonic business satisfactorily at an end a plain but that it is carried out in a proper manner, and if agreeable were loudly applauded ; and the brethren who contributed excellent cold supper vvas enjoyed by most of the brethren', to the lodge will undertake its presentation. songs during the evening—Bros. Eaton Batty, VV. E. Stone, and at its conclusion the toast list received all becoming Bro. Abraham wished to add that accompanying the J. T. Jones, R. N. Hobart, D. Williams, andT. Foulkes— attention. Some capital singing greatly enhanced the address, which would be in album form, there would be a added most materially to the excellence of a musical pro- pleasures of the meeting, and Bro. Sherwin again being list of the names of all the members of the Montefiore gramme of the highest ord er. most able in accompanying, Bro. Bridges gave a capital Lodge. The brethren shortly afterwards closed the lodge. The most amusing of the miscellaneous features of the rendering and all went pleasantly till in due time our old unique programme vvas a highly characteristic lecture on friend, Bro. Stewart, gave the Tyler's toast and the LEWIS LODGE (No. 1185.)—This bei ng the "The Modern Antiquities of Liverpool, meeting terminated . " delivered by Bro. installation and annual meeting of this well conducted lodge Major H. J. Nicholls, which excited much laughter and there was more than ordinary interest manifested in the elicited great applause. The thoroughly original oration MONTEFIORE LODGE (No. 1017).—This gathering at the King's Arms Hotel, Wood Green, on the vvas illustrated by a comical collection of " Living Wax- lodge met on VVednesday, the 31st ult., under the pre- 27tn ult. The meeting was numerously attended, there being work Au Tomati." The special oration , written and sidency of Bro. John Syer, VV.M. After the usual busi- present some 12 Past Masters, besides many visitors. delivered by Bro. Nicholls, was exceedingly funny, and ness of the lodge had been performed , the Worshi pful Amongst the Past Masters wc noticed Bros. T. Robi n son. the " goke " vvas greatly enjoyed by all who had the Master said he would call on Bro. S. V. Abraham, I.P.M., 3; VV. G. Hallows, S61; VV. Folliott, 137; T. C. Taylor, privilege of seeing the extraordinary waxwork groups. to propose a resolution which, he vvas sure, would meet with 554 ; T. Franklin , 1662 ; T. Hallows, 1662; F. B J. Tinley, y special request, Mr. Ellis Brammall gave a new version the hearty sympathy of all present, namely, that an address 1792; E.. Lancaster, 12S7 ; Durrant, 1 1S5 ; Lloyd, 11S5 ; of his celebrated sketch "Th e Showman " in character, be presented to Sir Moses Montefiore. He understood that 1. Burdett, 1460 ; A. N. Thomas, 137; H. M. Hobbs, and the realism of his clever impersonation was largely there had been a meeting, at which the terms of theaddress 1790 ; G. H. Humphreys, l.G. 173 ; and A. H. Fisher, secured by the presence of a small band in proDer had been agreed on, and he felt convinced that it would be and 14S9 ; many other brethren. travelling-caravan rig, under the direction of Bro. H. approved by the brethren. The lodge vvas opened according to the ancient land- Round. Another item which caused genuine amusement Bro. S. V. Abraham : Worshipful Sir, most cordially do marks, when the ordinary business minutes were read and vvas a performance of Romberg's " Toy Symphony," Bro. I respond to the invitation you have given to me to move a confirmed, much to the financial Skeaf satisfaction of the mem- being at the piano. Bro. J. Queen was the con- resolution of this nature._ I do so because I believe it to be bers of the lodge and the visiting brethren present. A ductor, and the executants were chiefly brethren who had in accordance with the views not only of every member of ballot then took fi place for two joining members, the Messrs. gured so favourable in the concert programme. the lodge, but every brother in the Craft. I am very than k- Stafford Hill and Charles Lait, who were unanimously During the evening and up to an early hour in the ful for the kind observations you have made as to any reso- elected, and they were right properl y introduced and morning dancing was carried on with spirit in the grand lution 1 may propose to the lodge, and the attention that initiated into the mysteries of lodge the Royal Craft by the out- room, and after the entertainments , in the chapter may be given to it; but permit me to say most unhesitat- going VV.M., whose working vvas hailed with much room. Bro. H. M. Molyneaux, with his well-known tact ingly on this occasion I do not claim any attention for this approva , being the eig and hteenth during his term of office. courtesy, kindly undertook and admirably performed resolution , from the fact of my introducing it to your After which the W.M., Bro. T. Harrison , proceeded to the duties of Master of Ceremonies. Excellent music vvas notice. With regard to its being drawn up at a meeting install his successor, the S.W., Bro. ). R. provided by a strong Tollis, as W.M., quadrille band under the direction of that took place, permit me to say this, more especially as which ceremony vvas done in a clear, lucid, and hi ghly Bro. J. VV. Collison. Bro. Capper (Gait and Capper) , regards the brethren who are Past Masters and officers of satisfactory manner, Lord-street all present joining in complimenting , vvas entrusted with the important task of the lodge, that it vvas not a meeting of an official character. the Installing Master on his working. The ceremony was furnish ing light refreshments and supper for the large Some of the brethren asked me how far it would be advis- simply splendidl company, y done and freed from Lord Dundrcarvism 's. and the excellence of the catering in each able to move a resolution of this nature, and 1 invited them ine charges were a masterpiece of well pronounced department vvas the theme of general commendation . to my house to consider the question, and together we have oratory. After i*he the induction into the chai r of K.S. of the arrangements throughout the evening, barring an framed somefew words in the shape of the resolution, which W.M. elect, and the usual customary salutations had been occasional rush and crush, were of the most satisfactory I vvill now introduce to your notice. What I have to move given, the W.M. proceeded kind , to invest his officers , the ceremony reflecting the greatest credit on the members of the is that the following address be presented to Sir Moses being most, carefully and judiciously carried out. To the •Various — committees._W...... »..W\..J. Bro.*~>u. Henrv..VIII, A.... TobiasIUUUM wasitaa an w.vwi-excel- Montefiore. I feel somewhat at a loss to know what to sav various chairs lent and offices the following were <>l«-.tf-r1 . Rms . chairman of the general committee ; and unstinted on the present occasion, for every phrase in the English Powell, S.W. ; Shipway, J.W.; Durrant , M., Praise is due to Bros. H. H. Smith and R. Foote for the language has been laid under contribution to express the P. Treas.; Untiring Lloyd, P.M., Sec. ; the Rev. Dr. Morris, Chap. ; Hildretb, zeal and great ability they displayed as honorary unanimous feelings that one and all entertain towards our S.D. - Field, J.D. ; Sayer, D.C ; Knig ht, W.S. ; pcretaries. Amongst others who gave special assistance revered Bro. Sir Moses Montefiore. But I feel a degree of Chatterton connection , Org. ; Goodfellow , l.G.; and Church , Tyler. (" with the sonde preliminaries were Bros. R. confidence that this address will meet with your approbation. At the close of the installation of officers there followed a Washington , Dr. J. K. Smith , J. T. Callow, J. VV. Ballard , I would particularly like it to be understood thatin presenting pleasingceremonial {> ¦ Mattison .the presentation of a jewel to theoutgoinr* , Major Nicholls, J. P. Bryan, R. A. Davies, ourselves to our venerable brother, we do not do so with W.M. The jewel vvas uni que of its kind , as the name g-. I'nth, R. Martin , J. Skeaf , J. Cantor, Queen , Dr. any desire to push our individual selves forward, either as Ba»ey, J. of the lodge denotes, and i n a few well chosen and practical J. Houlding, J. Beesley, J. C. McGuire, John individuals or as a body of Masons, but vvc do so for these remarks the W.M. ex pressed a desire and hope that he at the close of his term of office should descend vvas again elected Treasurer, and Bro. Bowler, Tyler. The was not a society of animals which opposed each other from the chair with the same approval and appreciation VV.M., Bro. Perrin, havinrr consented to stand as Steward and they felt that with men of intelligence there should be of the brethren as had now the I.P.M., Bro. Harrison. at the next festival for the Benevolent Institution, ,£10 10s. one thought and one idea, and an aiming at good feeling Bro. Harrison in acknowledging the hi gh mark of respect was unanimously agreed to be placed on his list of and good fellowship. He thanked the brethren both for paid to him , stated that he had tried to do his duty, which donations. placing him in the chair and for drinking his health in a had evidently met with the approval of the members of the The lodge vvas then closed after greetings from the cordial and brotherly manner. As their goodness to him lodge, for which he was pleased, and he could only say visitors, and the brethren afterwards adjourned to the was unbounded, his duty to them should be unbounded. It that now passing into the senatorial benches, to mix with banquet which was served in the Marble Hall. The should be his duty to emulate those who preceded him, and those gone before, which ought to be the aim of every toasts were duly proposed by the VV.M., and responded to they might reckon upon it that he should try as he had square Freemason , he could only conclude by offe ring the by the various brethren , Bro. Crump, the VV.M. elect, tried to do the best he could and he hoped at the end of lodge " i learty good wishes." He trusted that he should coming in for a share of the honours. his year the brethren would not regret having selected him never disgrace the jewel presented to him , but do his best The toast of " The Visitors " vvas replied to by each, and for the office of W.M. to adorn it with the holiest of virtues—Charity. amply done justice to ; in fact the remarks that fell from all The Worshipful Master in proposing the toast of " Bro. The lodge was closed in due form and the brethren at were very favourably received by the brethren. It was Maclean , I.P. M.," described it as the most prominent toast once adjourned to the banquet table, which vvas laden with decided that a jewel should be presented to the W.M. for of the evening. The brethren all knew what Bro. Maclean the choicest luxuries and viands. Good suit and service the very satisfactory and efficient manner he had carried had done in other lodges as well as in the Lodge of Asaph. having being done to the banquet the cloth vvas removed, out the duties of the chair during his year of office. He vvas a pattern of courtesy and kindness ; he vvas made and the W.M. gave the usual loyal toasts, which were of good stern honourable stuff , and vvas known to ordinary heartily acknowledged. ASAPH LODGE (No. 1319). —The installation men as Leon; he vvas a pillar of the lodge, he had an The Worshi pful Master in proposing the toast of " The meeting of this celebrated dramatic and musical lodge extreme sense of honour, and it vvas to be hoped he would R.W. Pro G.M., the Earl of Carnarvon , and the rest of the vvas held on Monday afternoon at Freemasons' Hall, when long be spared to be an ornament to the lodge. Although Grand Officers," sai d that it was not necessary for him to brethren to the number of 123 assembled to witness the most distinguished Masters had preceded him the brethren dilate upon the qualifications of these brethren , it being admirable working of Bro. John Maclean , Worship ful were sure that he had not been excelled by any who had accepted that thev filled their varied posts with satisfaction Master. The lodge has now been in existence for thirteen passed the chair. The lodge vvas a lodge of honour, peace, to the Craft, and that was much to say. The toast vvas years, and during that time it has been celebrated for the and harmony. Bro. Maclean had contributed towards so well received. excellence of its working, its liberal support of the Masonic making it; and in calling attention to the toast he (the Brevity is said to be the " soul of wit," and this lodge is Institutions, its Benevolent Fund, and the large number of W.M.) asked the brethren to drink it as to a brother who eminently prominent in that virtue. Certainly all the its members, a very large majority of whom belong to the had been an honour to the lodge, and as one of the best customary toasts were drunk and spoken to with enthusi- dramatic and,musical professions, for whose convenience it men that ever walked the stage. He presented him with a asm, but the speeches of all were potentially short, but vvas that the warrant of the lodge vvas granted. It has massive past Master's jewel in token of the admiration of potential in power at the same time. thoroughly justified the reasons which actuated its founders, the brethren of the conduct of Bro. Maclean from first to The singing vvas most excellent on the part of every bro- and it has studiously adhered to the lines laid down at its last, with the wish that he might long live to wear it and ther. You miaht have imagined they were all of the St. starting, viz., meeting almost every month in the year, that it would remind him of the respect and affection of Asaph Lodge, not amateurs, but professionals ; need it be assembling in the early hours of the afternoon, and dining the brethren. qualified by stating that the Great Mackney vvas present, only once a year—on the day of the installation of a new Bro. John Maclean, I.P.M., in reply said he highly and created roars of laughter. The toasts of "The Ini- Master. The lodge met at half-past one on Monday, and appreciated the gift, and the more so as he believed that tiates," " The Past Masters," " The Visitors," and " The before two o'clock Bro. Maclean had begun the installa- those who proposed it and voted for it honestly thought he Officers " were all heartily drunk with due honours. Every tion of Bro. Frederick Delevanti. The ceremony was fairly deserved it. That to him in the present vvas, and in one expressed themselves satisfied and delighted , and this splendidly performed by Bro. Maclean, and Bro. Meyer the future would be, a very great gratification. He had not charming gathering vvas brought to a close by the Tyler's Liitz, P.M., admirably discharged the duties of Director known until that day the terms in which it vvas proposed, toast, the company separating with " Hearty good wishes " of Ceremonies. The breth ren appointed to office were but now that he knew them he should never forget them. to all at home, abroad, or wherever one and all might be. Bros. John Maclean, l.P.M. ; Charles Tinney, S.W.; H. From the first time he took office in the lodge he felt a Ashley, J.W.; Charles Coote, Treas. ; J. M. Chamberlin, great degree of diffidence in tackling the work. He DUKE OF EDINBURGH LODGE (No. P.M., Sec. ; Kent, S.D. ; H. Tinney, J.D. ; Lestock thought it too much ; but in a short time he thought a 1259). —The anniversary festival and installation meeting Wooldridge, l.G. ; W. Smith, D.C. ; Hamilton, Org. ; great deal about getting into the chair, and he would not give it up. He had served every office of this successful lodge passed off with great success on H. J. Hitchinsand George Fairchild, Stewards ; and John , and he wished the Glh inst., at Bro. VV. Davies'. Cape of Good Hope Gilbert . Tvler. now to express his strong sense of thankfulness to all the Tavern, Limehouse, E. Bro. T. VV. Gilling, VV.M., was After the delivery of the address the lodge was closed, officers who had been working under him. He had worked well supported by his officers and the brethren, some Masons and the brethren adjourned to Messrs. Spiers and Pond's, under exceptional advantages, and had had the support of influence also being present as visitors. The business Freemasons' Tavern, where a very choice banquet vvas of conscientious, hard working, and dilligent officers , who had hel before the brethren simply consisted of the performance of provided in the large hall, superintended by Bro. Dawkins. ped him in a very material manner. He also the ceremony of installation on behalf of Bro. E. H. Rolfe, The usual toasts followed . thanked the P.Ms, for their assistance, which had always S.W. and W.M. elect. This proved a very effective Col. Shadwell H. Clerke, Grand Secretary, in replying been given him when asked for. " piece de resistance," having been entrusted to the able to the toast of " The Grand Officers," of whom Bro. C. S. The other toasts were then given and the brethren separated. hands of our hi ghly esteemed Bro. James Terry, P.P.G. Jekyll , a member of the lodge, vvas one, said it vvas by no J.W. Norths and Hunts, P.P.G.S.W. Herts, &c, who means one of the least of the pleasures and privileges of a A beautiful programme of music vvas performed during had the honour and privilege of consecrating the lodge Grand Officer to find that this toast was invariably unani- the evening by Madame Worrell and Madame Florence some thirteen years since. Bro. Terry was assisted in his mously received and acknowledged so heartily, and he hoped Winn, and Bros. James A. Brown, Alfred Kenningham, pleasant task by Bro. Buchan , P.M., as D.C, and Bros. the Grand Officers would never fail to deserve that considera Charles Stevens, Henry Parkin, Henry Prenton, Tom de Atkins, P.M., and Rowe, P.M. After receiving the salu- tion and compliment. The Grand Officers vvereonly too happy Brunnovv, Holmes, and Charles E. Tinney. Bro. Henry tations of the brethre n Bro. Rolfe appointed the following to be present at the meetings of the Craft to witness the J. Tinney gave solos on the pianoforte, and Bros. John brethren as his officers to assist him in carrying out the extension of the Order; hut it vvas an especial pleasure to Maclean and George E. Fai rchild gave recitations. important duties he as W. Master had just undertaken : be present at a meeting such as they had to-night—the Bros. I. Charlton, S.W.; Esmond, J.W.; Wakefield, meeting of the Lodge of Asaph, a lodge which had now TRINITY COLLEGE LODGE (No. 1765). — S.D. ; E. Jex , P.M., Treas. (re-appointed) ; R. Brad- existed about 14 years; but he was happy to say that The installation meeting of this lodge vvas held on the 1st brook, P.M., Sec. (re-appointed) ; L. Ettling, J.D. ; J. P. within those few years it had achieved an unparalleled inst. at Trinity College, Mandeville-place, Manchester- Moore, P.M., l.G. ; Dixon , W.S. ; Buchan, P.M., D. of success. It had arrived now deservedly at a very high square, under the presidency of the W.M., Bro. the Rev. C; G. T. H. Seddon, P.M., Org. (re-appointed) ; and position among the London lodges. He had had the H. G. Bonavia Hunt, Mus. Bac. Oxon. Among the other W. Very, Tyler (re-appointed). The Installing Master pleasure that evening of seeing the installation of the brethren present were Bros. J. Stedman, S.W. ; E. J. gave the Three Charges in his wonted eloquent manner, VV.M. performed in a most admirable manner by Bro. Hoare, J.W. ; Biddlecombe, Treas.; J. A. Hammond, and the ceremony concluded, gaining the applause of every John Maclean, and he understood that Bro. Maclean had P.M., Sec ; B. Tu rner, S.D. ; G. Hammond, J.D. ; C. listener present. Bro. Davis, 169, vvas, alter successful during his year of office performed the other ceremonies Tayler, l.G. ; Lane, Org.; Humphrey J. Starke, P.M.; ballot, duly elected a member. After fraternal greetings incidental to his position in a similarly admirable manner. and Col . Shadvvell H. Clerke, G. Sec. Visitors : Bros. J.,G. had been exchanged, lodge vvas closed. From our know- He was bound to say that Bro. Maclean had only followed Albery, 43; Frank H. Hare, 172 ; R. J. Ward, S. W. ledge of Bro. Rolfe we can most heartily congratulate the in the footsteps of worthy predecessors, because the Lodge 1541; H. M. Levy, P.M. 1S8 ; Arthur E. Gladwell, P.M. lodge upon possessing such a Worshipful Mas'er, and that of Asaph had been fortunate enough during its existence 172 ; J. S. Somers, 568 ; J. N. Thompson , l.P.M. 1695 ; brother in being W.M. of such a lodge as the Duke of to select good, able, and true men to hold the office of its Richard Clowes, P.M. 630, Prov. G.S.W. Essex; G. J. Edinburgh. Subsequently the ministrations of the worthy W.M. To-night they had not departed from the rule. Smith, J.W. 1839 ; Edmund B. Cox, W.S. 1543 ; F. A. host, Bro. W. Davis, were put to a severe test, and his They had chosen a good man and brother in Bro. Philbrick, Q.C., P.G.D. ; W. H. Piatt, 1635 ; Alfred skill as a caterer won for him fresh laurels. Delevanti to succeed Bro. Maclean. In the ceremonies Cumner, 1426 ; Stanley Smith, 1839; and H. Massey, The usual toast list vvas gone th rough with all becoming which fell to Bro. Delevanti's lot at the concluding part of P.M. 619 and 192S (Freemason). loyalty to the throne and to our Masonic rulers. the evening he gave the brethren a very good foretaste of After the opening of the lodge and the reading and con- The toast of "The Masonic Charities," feelingly given what his work vvas to be, and it now only remained for him firmation of the minutes, and the reading and adoption of by Bro. Rolfe, who is a Past Steward, evoked a splendid (Col. Clerke) to congratulate him most sincerely upon having the report and' balance-sheet, the installation ceremony peroration from that champion of the three Masonic Chari- the good fortune to arrive at the position of W.M., and to was performed by Bro. the Rev. H. G. Bonavia Hunt, Bro. table Institutions , Bro. James Terry, Sec. Royal Masonic wish the Lodge of Asaph every possible success in the J. Stedman being presented to him for that purpose by Benevolent Institution. futnrfi. Bro. Humphrey J. Stark, P.M. The brethren appointed " 1 he Past Masters' " toast, heartily welcomed, was re- Bro. John Maclean, I.P.M., in proposing "The Health and invested as officers were Bros. E. J. Hoare, S.W. ; B. sponded to by Bro. R.Atkins (Preceptor of the lodge of in- of the VV.M.," said Bro. Delevanti's capacity to perform Turner, J.W.; the Rev. H. G. Bonavia Hunt, I.P.M., struction), and the visitors generally tendered their individual his work, and his good fellowship, were so well known that Treas.; J. A. Hammond, P.M., Sec ; G. Hammond, thanks for the excellent working in the lodge, and for the he need not there expatiate on his excellencies in either S.D. ; C. Tayler, J.D. ; Smith, P.M., Org. ; A. Howard, quality of the banquet. way. While asking the brethren to drink his health, he l.G.; Gabriel , D. of C.; Plant Martin, W.S.; and Har- A special toast vvas made in addition to that of the host, would liketo draw attention to the fact—rather a melancholy rison, Tyler. Bro. Bonavia Hunt then delivered the ad- it vvas "The Health of Mrs., or Sister, Davies," and the one—that for some years past he had been suffering from a dresses, the whole of his work being admirably executed. warmth of the reception it met with was an additional proof , very great affliction—partial loss of sight. They knew how A choice supper followed the closing of the lodge, and the if such were required, of the popularit y of that lady and good a musician he was, and they could imagine how much Worshipful Master proposed the usual toasts. the appreciation of her arrangements of the cuisine. better he might have done if he had had his eyesight of Bro. Col. Shadwell H. Clerke, G. Sec, referred in his re- Several other toasts were honoured, and they were all four or five years ago. But, while they sympathised with sponse to the toast of "The Grand Officers " to the conse- splendidly relieved by the musical efforts of several of the him in his suffering, he was happy to say they could con- cration of the Trinity College Lodge, five years ago, by brethren. Among these may fairl y be mentioned Bros. gratulate him on being in a fair way of recovery, and on his himself, and stated that this vvas the first time since that Bradbrook , P.M.; Dixon , Atkins, P.M. ; and others. elevation to the office he now held. They would drink to event that he had been in the lodge. He noticed with Bro. G. Weige, P.M. SCo, lent his professional assistance his good health in the future, and hope that he might in pleasure its prosperity, and congratulated Bro. Stedman in a most effective and enjoyable manner. Bro. Seddon , due time be restored to the perfect blessing of material li ght on having arrived at the distinguished position of VV.M. P.M., was the life of the meeting by his ministrations upon so necessary to the real enjoyment of this life. Bro. F. A. Philbrick, Q.C., also replied, and expressed the orga n, and Bro. Very, the Ty ler, gave his humorous The Worshi pful Master in reply said it was his duty and the same sentiments as the Grand Secretary. account of the discursions of the three Hies and the disas- deli ght to return thanks for the great honour they had con- Bro. Clowes, P.G.S.W. Essex, likewise responded. trous consequences attendant upon roaming about, after ferred on him, an honour which it had taken him a large In proposing " 1 he Health of the W.M." Bro. Bonavia- which, we had almost written in consequence of which, the part of his life to arrive at, and it would take him a long Hunt said Bro. Stedman was one of the seven founders brethren separated, a memorable and enjoyable evening time to forget. Indeed, he could not forget the kindness of the lodge, and he trusted the brethren would concentrate having been passed. of every brother in the Lodge of Asaph, and of every bro - all their loyalty, devotion , and affection on him. ther he had met in Masonry. To the Lod ge of Asaph The Worshipful Master replying said it was a pride and WEST KENT LODGE (No. 1297). —The last he vvas specially devoted as to his mother. He had missed honour to be Master of any lodge, but to be Master of the meeting for the session of this lod ge vvas held at the but one meeting since he had the honour of being intro- Trinity College Lodge, consisting as it did of very eminent Crystal Palace, Sydenham , on Saturday, the 27th ult. duced as a member of the lodge. He had had the honour men, good musicians, and affectionate brethren, magnified There were present Bros. Thos. Perrin , W.M.; Fullwood, of serving every office in the lodge, from that of Organist that honour very much indeed. Of course he had a acting S.W. ; Crump, J.W. ; Jas. Crowden, S.D. ; Phil p, upwards, and it had been his especial delight to witness great regard for the lodge, being one of its founders, but J.D. ; Jenkins, l.G. ; Bowler, Tyler; Gardner, l.P.M. ; not only the good working, but the hard working and good the overwhelmingly kind reception he had six months ago J. C. Woodrow . P.M. and Sec ; R. H. Crowden, P.M.; feeling, which he thought was the great feature of Masonry, when he returned among the brethren had intensified Hicks, W.S. ; Johnson , W.S. ; Vizettell y, Robins, Hands, which money could never purchase or take away, that feeling and made him have towards the Trinity Ancell, Uellis, and others : Bros. Rosenthal, P.M. ,- Forman, cementing friendship which might never have arisen College Lodge and the brethren connected with it a strong P.M.; Wilson , P.M. ; and H. Windybank, C.C. without it. This had imbued him with the idea affection. So impressed had he been with the feeling 'ihe minutes of the previous meeting were dul y con- that Freemasonry would one day take an enormous that in the future he should hold that anyone who vvas In the Lod h it able to give himself the title of a member of the Trinity firmed , when the Secretary announced the names of those place on this earth. ge of Asap r brethren who were eli g ible for election for the Worshipful was the object to work with brotherl y feeling, and there College Lodge vvas his dearest friend and brother fo whom he should be proud to make any sacrifice. During Master's chair. The choice fell upon Bro. Crump, who was was that feeling in the theatrical profession, though it had c almost unanimously elected. Bro. 11. D. Stead, P.M., been thought that their interests were inimical to it. This his year of office he wished to show the brethren that l' appreciated their kindness. He hoped with regard to the Bro. Wildey Wright, having opened the lodge the minutes in London , Newcastle-on-Tyne, Derby, llkestone, Hudders- work of the lod ge to do every thing they possibly could of the last meeting were read and confirmed. The chair field , Eastwood, Shipley Gate, Newcastle-under-Lyne, Bel- wish him to do. In all their working he intended to have vvas then occupied by Sir John B. Monckton , P.M., Presi- per, and other places. rehearsals with the officers to make the work as perfect as dent of the Board of General Purposes, who proceeded to possible; and with regard to the refreshment department install Bro. Major T. Davies Sewell, P.G.S., in the presence LIVERPOOL.—Dramatic Lodge (No. 1609) .— he trusted to be ever ready with good cheer and good of a large Board of Installed Masters, numbering over 30 The ordinary monthly meeting of the members of this music. In conclusion he trusted that the Almighty would brethren. The ceremony, as might have been expected , lodge—the first after installation—was held on Tuesday give him strength and wisdom to carry on his duty in the vvas very ably performed. The new Master then appointed afternoon , the 23rd ult., at the Masonic Hall, Hope-street. lodge in such a way that he might leave the chair with the his officers for the year. The Auditors' report, which was There was an attendance of about 50 members and visitors . good wishes and affection that he flattered himself he highly satisfactory, was then received and adopted. The The chair was occupied by the recentl y-installed Worship- possessed at the present time. business being ended the brethren adjourned to the ban- ful M aster, who vvas supported by Bros. William Savage, Bros. Glad well, Tomkins, and Thompson replied to the quet, which was presided over by the W.M., and the usual l.P.M. ; W. VV. Sandbrook , P.M., M.C ; John Atkin- toast of " The Visitors." loyal and Masonic toasts were dul y proposed and honoured. son , P.M., acting as J.D. in the First Degree ; R . Bur- In giving the toast of " The l.P.M. and Installing A selection of music vvas performer], under the direction of gess, S.VV. ; J. M. Boyd, J.W.; J. B. Mackenzie , P.M., Master," the W.M. said he approached it with fear and Bro. Frederick A. Jewson , Organist, assisted by Miss Treas.; Josef Cantor, Sec ; O. VV. Sanderson , S.D., trembling, as he vvas afraid he could not do justice to it. Matilda Roby, Madame Dunbar Perkins, and Mr. B. acting l.G.; H. Round , S.S. ; C. Buchanan , J.S. ; E. A. It was the toast of one he in the highest manner respected , Smith. Allen, O.S. ; and VV. H. Ball, Tyler. Ihe members pre- a talented gentleman, an accomplished Mason, and a dear Among those present were Bros. Sir John Monckton , sent were Bros. T. VV. Thompson , I.Jacobs, Eaton Batty, friend. The brethren were all aware of Bro. Hunt's P.M., President Board of General Purposes ; Rev. C. VV. Lewis Hughes, T. VV. O. Pughe, D. Fleming, John Hoult , admirable qualities as a Mason, and his kindness to the Arnold, P.G. Chap.; Major J. Davies Sewell, S.W. ; J. Rawsthorpe, Luigi F. Lablache, J. F. Ainscow, J. lodge during his year of office; but apart from that he ex-Sheriff Burt, P.G.D.; Capt. Philips, P.G.D. ; Capt. Baylis, VV. E. Stone, J. S. Bramley, J. Skeaf , P.P.G.O., wished it to go forth, to be known and remembered that to Cook, Hutton Gregory, P.G.D.; Frank Green , P.M., acting as Organist; VV. Hildyard, VV. C. Fane, John E. this same Henry George Bonavia Hunt they owed the roof G.D. ; Howe, P.G. Purs.; Wm.Green, Littell, P.M., P.G. Jackson, P.P.G.S. of VV.; J. Ballard , TuJor Rogers, under which they were then assembled. Bro. Hunt was Purs.; R. J. Pavvley, Treas. ; J. E. Turner, Sec ; Wallford , J. B. Macpherson, Frank Macpherson , D. Cumming, J. L. the founder of Trinity College, of which Trinity College C. VV. Thompson , D. VV. Pearse, P.G. Reg. Middx.; Goedhart, A. Hines, P.M. ; and H. Bennett. There were Lodge was the outcome; and he was therefore not only George Kenning, P.G.D. Middx.; Alderman Savory, and present as visitors Bros. W. J. Nugent, S.D. 125, 1.0. ; E. the founder of the College but of the lodge. In handing many others, the brethren numbering over 50. Hartnell , 1264; J. F. Elliston, 221; J. Buslield , 216 ; R. J. down these facts it vvas necessary to be very plain spoken , Lloyd, 667; J. "Beck, 667; G. VV. Harris, 1399 ; J. VV. and unless it was done by each successive Master it would MANCHESTER.—Lodge of Affability (No. Page, 292; and VV. Hudson , l.G. 1013. not be handed down properly. He should wish this fact 317).—The usual monthly meeting of this lodge took place The minutes of the previous meeting were read by Bro. thundered forth by each successive Master during his on the 1st inst., at the Freemasons' Hall, Cooper-street. Josef Cantor, the Secretary, and confirmed , and the ballot year, so that when a century hence an initiate came There were present Bros. James Wilson , W.M. ; VV. J. proved unanimousl y in favour of Bros. T. W. Thompso n , into the lodge, and he said , " how is it you pay Cumliffe, S.W. ; J. VV. Edwards, J.W. ; VV. Nicholl , Captain Washington Pirrie, and John Cobham as joining such respect to this name ? he could not have founded P.M., Treas. ; J. R. Lever, P.M., Sec ; J. G. Elderton , members. Mr. Giovanni M. Polini , unanimously elected at the lod ge himself," they might answer: " This is the man J.D.; Joh n Bladon , P.M., P.P.G.D.C ; J. Garside, l.G. ; a previous meeting, who had travelled specially from Hud- who in his day grasped the wants of his time, and worked VV. B. Ackerman , Stwd. ; Robt. Tomlins, G. C. Frtihlmg, dersfield in company with Bro. Luigi Lablache, was ini- and toiled night and day to establish a musical college for Chesworth, J. Pearson, and R. R. Lisenden, S.D. (Free- tiated into the Craft by the W.M., assisted by his princi pal the good of England and of the world; and in ten years mason) ; visitor, Bro. Marsland, 15SS. officers , in a manner which must have made a profound im- after he started it raised a college that gained the respect The lodge being opened, the minutes of the previous pression on the popular candidate. Equal efficiency of the whole world, and did more for its own work for meeting were read and confirmed. The ballot vvas taken marked the working in the Second Degree, which vvas raising the standard of the music of England—did more for Bro. Peter Watson, and being unanimous in his taken by Bros. Eaton Batty, T. VV. O. Pugh e, and Lewis for its own work and the future of other institutions fol- favour, he vvas declared elected. By desire of the Hughes. Before the closing of the lodge the balance-sheet lowing on the same lines—did more for the cultivation of W.M., Bro. Joh n Bladon, P.M., P.P.G.D.C, then vvas passed, a vote of condolence vvas resolved upon to the music in England than anything that had been done occupied the chair of K.S., and raised Bro. Ches- surviving relatives of Bro. Harris, recently deceased , and before." He (the VV.M.) had now the pleasurable task of worth to the sublime degree of M.M. Bro. Bladon also the claims of the West Lancashire Masonic Educational placing on his breast the jewel Bro. Hunt had so well and delivered the traditional history, and presented and explained Institution were eloquentl y urged by the Secretary, Bro. nobly earned—a jewel such as those which adorned the the working tools to the candidate, after which the lodge Cantor. On the motion of Bro. Mackenzie, P.M., Treas., breasts of other brethren of the lodge, of whom there were was closed in peace and harmony. seconded by Bro. VV. VV. Sandbrook, P.M., D. of C, it two present. But that jewel could not adorn any breast The aunual soiree afterwards took place, and vvill be vvas unanimousl y resolved to vote the sum of 10 guineas more than the one he vvas about to place it on, as he found reported on another page. and to send a letter of sincere sympathy to the vvidow of a looked upon Bro. Hunt as the founder of the lodge. He late brother who was held in hi gh esteem by every member wished Bro. Hunt to consider this jewel as given to him RIPLEY. —Okeover Lodge (No. 1324) .—The of the lodge, and whose sudden death has caused general with all the respect and love possible of the brethren of the 14th installation meeting of this lodge was held on the 1st regret. lodge, and he had no doubt that Bro. Hunt would in time inst., in the Town Hall. The lodge was opened in due At the conclusion of business the members and visitors to come, whatever honours and decorations he might form at 2.45 p.m., by the VV.M., Bro. Jno. Clark, when adjourned to banquet , which was admirably provided by have, look upon it with this spiri t, and if friend or the installation of Bro. Thos. Goodwin as VV.M. for 1SS4 Bro. W. S. Vines, P.P.G.D. of C. The usual loyal and grandchild looking upon his decorations should come took place. The ceremony was very impressively per- Masonic toasts were drunk during the pleasant after-dinner across this jewel and ask what it was, he would explain it, formed by Bro. George Day, P.M. The VV.M. at once proceedings, and a capital programme of music vvas given and say he valued it as much as any of the others, as it appointed and invested the following breth ren for his by Bros. Eaton Batty, J. Cantor, W. E. Stone, J. Buslield , vvas presented by loving brethren with faithful hearts. officers : Bros. Jno. Clark, l.P.M.; H. Lomas, S.VV.; D. Hudson , VV. Savage, and J. Skeaf. An emergency meet- Bro. the Rev. H. G. Bonavia Hunt in reply said he had Upton, J.W.; J. B. Slack, B.A., Chap. ; J. Allen, P.M., ing of the lodge will be held on the Sth inst., at three o'clock. every right to feel overwhelmed with a sense of the favour P.G.J.D., Treas. ; VV. H. Fisher, P.M., P.G.S.B., Sec ; bestowed on him after the eloquent speech of the W.M. In W. De B. Jessop, S.D. ; J. H. Day, J.D. ; VV. Morton , BRIGHTON.—St. Cecilia Lodge (No. 1636) .— the cause of fair plav he must beg leave to disclaim the D. of C.; H. Barker, Org. ; Morley, Tealby, and Oak- greater part of that with which, in the fulness of his heart The usual monthly meeting of the brethren of this lod ge land, Stewards ; W. Cooper, l.G.; and Jno. Stour, Tyler. was held on Tuesday evening, the 30th ult., with more and of his brotherly affection as a Mason and a friend , the The lodge was then closed in solemn form , after which W.M. had been kind enough to assign to him; but the than ordinary interest. Among [those present were Bros. the brethren reassembled at the Cock Hotel at 5 p.m., VV. H. Gibson , W.M., Prov. G. J.W. ; E. Broadbridge, W.M. did credit to his (Bro. Hunt's) feelings when he said and sat down to a most sumptuous banquet, presided over that he mig ht look upon such meetings as these with pride l.P.M. ; VV. R. Wood, jun., S.W. ; G. Cole, J.W. ; H. by the VV.M. At the conclusion of the banquet the VV.M. S. Gates, Sec. ; VV. Smithers, S.D. ; G. L. Fenner, J.D.; and perhaps with a more excusable and a worthier emotion rose to propose the toast of " H.M.G.M. the Queen and than that of mere pride. The hour vvas now fast advancing H. Payne, Treas. ; VV. Roe, Prov. CO., D. of C; 1. the Craft," a toast, he remarked , never more loyally and Lelu , l.G. ; VV. Balchin , Stwd. ; J. Jefferies, C. J. and he could not detain the brethren with all the expressions heartily received than by Freemasons. The toast vvas of his feelings that he would like to relieve his heart with ; Heald , J. Lewis, J. Jeffery, VV. B. Isworth , H. R. heartily responded to, Iand " God Save [the Oueen " was Edwards, J. Eberall , P.M., P.P.G.P. ; VV. Kuhe, P.M., but he must say that what he had done in the past—however sung. little it had been—had been a labour of love and that if it P.G.O. ; A.J. Hawkes, P.M., P.P.G.S.B. ; J. Harrison , , The toast of "H.R.H. the Prince of Wales, M.W. P.P.G.S.W. Hants and Isle of Wight ; with the following should please the Great Architect to give him health and G.M.," met with a most enthusiastic reception. strength to continue his labours they would be performed visitors : Bros. J. Henderson Scott, Deputy Prov. G.M.; The other Masonic toasts followed in due form , when V. P. Freeman, Prov. G. Sec; G. S. Godiree, P.M. 1S21, with the same good intentions, and certainl y as sincerely, as the l.P.M, proposed the toast of " The W.M.," remarking P.G.S. of W.; Dixon they always had been. His readiness to address the bre- J. , P.P.S.G.W. ; J. VV. Stride, that the VV.M. vvas one of the oldest initiated members in P.M. 3'5, P.P.G.J.W. ; J. Curtis, P.M. 315 and 1797, thren was on this occasion somewhat overweighted with the the Okeover Lodge; that he had held six very important P.P.G.S.B. ; B. Hannay, sense that he felt that great dignitaries of Masonry were J. J.W. 1S21 ; A. J. Carpenter, offices in the lodge, and that the duties of those various 1S29; VV. H. Dean , 1S21 ; and J. Reynolds, 315. gathered round the board . It was a great compliment to offices had been discharged with rare tact and ability, and The ordinary business of the meeting nave Grand Officers present, and he felt trepidation when having been con- did not hesitate to say at the close of his year of office that cluded Bro. J. Eberall , on behalf of the brethren , warmly he had so close to him Bro. Philbrick , and he would tell every member of the Okeover Lodge would say the VV.M. them wh welcomed the W.M., Bro. W. H. Gibson , on his return to y. Not long ago he had the honour of preaching had discharged those high and important duties with credit the lodge after several months' severe illness. They were in the Temple Church for the first time, and his text from to himself and honour to the Craft in general , and to this the lesson all glad to see him once more among them, but they were vvas " Woe unto you lawyers." Instantly the lodge in particular. especially drawn together that evening for other reasons. eyes of some 20 or 30 of her Maiesty's Counsel learned The W.M. briefl y responded, and proposed the toast of m the law were fixed upon him. Ever since then Their VV.M. during his present year of office had ex- " The I.P.M.," remarking that under Bro. Clarke's rule perienced , in his infant daughter, an addition to his family, he had almost been afraid to meet any of them who were the lodge had made great progress. brethren and his (Bro. Eberall' s) suggestion to mark the unusual , but he had comforted himself with feeling that the The l.P.M. responded in a few appropiate remarks, event had been so heartily taken up that they were denunciations so deservedly pronounced in the gospel were saying he had endeavoured to discharge the duties of pronounced assembled that evening to present Bro. Gibson with a against a far different race of lawyers altogether, VV.M. to the best of his abilities, and to try to imitate christening cup for his Utile daughter. He trusted their and he believed his learned Bro. Philbrick would meet him those worthy P.Ms, who had so honourably filled that in that W.M. would continue to improve in health and that the position. The feeling of trepidation being thus chair. brethren of the lod ge might be enabled to have him dispelled by this confession he could only say that in the The toast of "The Installing Master vvas proposed by tuture " amongst them for many years to come. he should meet any learned brethren with a feeling a very worthy and veteran Mason, Bro. Robinson, 1514, Having formally presented the cup to Bro. Gibson that he had at any rate done his duty not only in the Temple , who remarked that he had been a Freemason the Deputy Provincial Grand Master, Bro. J. Henderson Church but in the Masonic Temple. Having installed a about 35 years, and had seen a great many installa- Scott, wished to share dear old friend in the chair he felt as time went on a still in the kind wishes tendered tions in different parts of the country ; but in all his to the W.M. But recently Bro. Gibson had been more deepening sense of the importance of the position of Masonic experience had never seen the ceremony so ex- honoured b Past Master. When he got into the chair he thought there y receiving high office in the Provincial was pressively and solemnly carried out, it being strictly and Grand Lodge from the Prov. G.M., Sir VV. W. Burrell , nothing so grand as to be Master of a lodge, but it correctly to ritual, and given with that grace and dignity Bart., was onl M.P., and he was gratified to find him held in such y the feeling that one had in some feeble way so well becoming at our beautiful installation ceremony ; high esteem by the brethren of the lodge. The circumstance endeavoured during his year of office to do his duty and in some very appropriate remarks strongly encouraged leading to the rendered the presentation was not one that often position of the Past Master one of peaceful all the younger brethren to try and imitate such a noble and occurred in a lodge, but whether the event happened retirement. If he had promoted the happiness of the worthy example. brethren frequentl y or seldom, for the future he trusted and visitors during his year he vvas thankful for The toast was most enthusiastically received by the bre- the example of that evening would be always being the means of representing the feelings of the brethren thren. in such a followed , and if he were asked why, he would say that the matter. Bro. Day very feelingly responded , and strongly brought act itself was one of those small sweet courtesies of life Bro. E. J. Hammond and Humphrey J. Stark, P.Ms., " before the brethren the Masonic Charities, earnestl y solicit- which make smooth and pleasant the road of it," whilst responded to the toast of " The Past Masters." and after ing their support. the toast of " The Officers " had been honoured and re- the occasion which called it forth vvas orje of those oppor- Bro. Fitzherbert Wright, P.M. 1324, P.P.G.S.W., next tunities for evincing that goodwill and brotherl y love which sponded to, the Tyler's toast closed the proceedings. gave the toast of "The Officers of the Okeover Lodge, A charming " it was the peculiar province of Freemasonry to inculcate. selection of music by Bro. Stedman 's choir remarking the pleasure it gave him to see every one trying The sole end and object of Freemasonry vvas not merely to J>oys , Mr. W. Price, Bros. Stark and Stanley Smith , Master to do his duty to the best of his ability, and very highly com- Herbert Townsend relieve distress—thoug h he vvas very sure that the cry of , with Herr Pollitzer on the violin , Bro. plimented the l.P.M. on the close of a happy and prosper- distress would never reach a Freemason s heart in vain— Humphrey J. Stark on the organ , and Bro. G. F. Smith as ' conductor ous year. nor was it only to " pour the healing balm of consolation , was given during the evening, and added greatly The toast of "The Visiting Brethren " was given b to the pleasure of y into the bosom of the afflicted "—thoug h the sorrowing the brethren. Bro. Dr. Allen , P.M. 1324, Prov. G.J.D., and responded would always command their ready sympath y; but the to by Bros. Robinson , Cook, and Cupit; the last-mentioned hi gh and noble function of Freemasonry vvas to spread ALLIANCE LODGE (No. 1827). —The instal- brother, who is a great favourite with the brethren of this abroad in the world , where there were so many conflicting 'ation meeting of this prosperous and influential lodge vvas lodge, receiving great applause for his response. interests and miserable jealousies to divide and separate "eld at the Guildhall Tavern, Gresham-street, on Wednes- The Tyler's toast brought to a close one of the most suc- men, those glorious princip les of brotherly love and good- "ay last. There was a large attendance of members, and cessful installation meetings ever held at this lodge. will which prove how " good and joyful a thing it is " for 'he visitors, as usual, were very numerous. The VV.M., The visiting brethren included representatives from lodges " brethren to dwell together in unity." He hailed therefore such opportunities as that which called them together, inas- The lodge having been duly opened the First Section much as it enabled them to show their W.M., whoever he was worked by the brethren , and the ceremony of initiation might be, that they did not regard him as a machine set to vvas ably worked by the W.M., who then delivered the ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ S^^^^^ E do certain work, but an individual in whose welfare they charge and instructed the candidate for probation. Question felt the deepest concern , so that when an event occured in time vvas occupied by the Preceptor on sundry points of his family which filled his house with joy, they, too, partici- ritual. Bro. Stevens also delivered a portion of the lecture ^^M ^^ M pated in his pleasure. In the case of the birth of a child, on the tracing board in the First Degree. A short interval I££ HSJ J^^^nS?*f^mM^^mTHr^^^^^ y^==y he knew not how that could be more simply or suitably done was devoted to entry drill the lodge being called off for than by the presentation of a christening cup. In years to that purpose. On resuming labour Bro . A. Cranch was " Claudian " is the title of the new play to follow come when Bro. Gibson looked upon that cup it would elected W.M. for the ensuing week and officers were the " Silver King " at the Princess's. Mr. Wilson Barrett remind him that he was once W.M. of the St. Cecilia appointed in rotation. Lodge vvas then closed and the will play the title role. Lodge, and that during his year of office little Edith Clara meeting adjourned. # # » was born. Concluding, Bro . Scott said, " to use the lan- Bro. Thiodon the energetic manager for Bros. guage of ancient metaphor, peculiarly appropriate to a HYDE PARK LODGE (No. 1425). —A meeting Crowder and Payne of the Canterbury, has been presented Freemason's child, because it has reference to that magnifi- of this lodge was held on the 5th inst., at the Fountains with a written testimonial and a purse of 100 guineas as a cent structure which the Masons of old reared at the bidding Abbey Hotel, m, Praed-street, Paddington, W. There token of esteem and gratitude from the company and of Solomon, we trust that this little daughter, born to you were present Bros. H. Perdue, W.M.; J. C. Rhind, S.VV.; patrons of the Canterbury . It is a place where one is sure during the time that you have been the humble representa- A. Hardy, J.W. ; G. Read, P.M., Preceptor ; H. Dehane, to find plenty of innocent amusement ; just now this is tive of King Solomon, may so grow up in wisdom, strength, Sec ; F. Chandler, S.D. ; J. Cohen, J.D. ; C. J. Morse, particularly the case. and beauty that she " may be as one of the polished I.G. ; W. Death, Steward ; W. H. Chalfont, W.AI. 1425 ; # # # corners of the temple." Capt. A. Nicols, W.M. 1974, P.D.G.S. of VV. Punjab ; VV. " Ours " at Toole's Theatre has been produced Bro . Gibson , who in responding vvas visibly affected, J.' bhatton, J. J. Thomas, D. Hart, E. Cockayne, C. S. by Messrs. Robertson and Bruce with great eclat. Al- said : Brethren , I must claim your indulgence if I but Mote, VV. J. Mason, M. S. Rodet, E. F. Ferris, J. R. though it cannot possibly run more than three weeks there, feebly thank you for this splendid present. Most of you Philli ps, W. A. Vincent, VV. Williams, VV. Middleweek, Bro. Toole himself returning to London , it is mounted in are aware that I have been unwell for some months past. I M. J. Green, D. Stroud, J. Chapman, G. Dickenson, T. C. such a handsome way that it mi but under ght be going to keep am still weak and feel unequal to the occasion ; Artand, J. Reid, H. Robinson, S. J. Humfress, J. French, the boards for a length of time. We should think it likely any circumstances it would be impossible for me to thank and A. Leclair. Visitor: Bro. VV. E. Perdue, S34. that Mr. Robertson , encouraged by the great success of the you sufficientl y for this token of goodwill towards me. I Lodge was opened in due form and the minutes were read two of Ins father's comedies he has already produced in thank Bro. Eberall and Bro. Scott for the very kind words and confirmed. The First and Fourth Sections of the Lec- London, will make some arrangement whereby they may they have spoken , but cannot feel myself worthy of a tithe ture were worked by the Preceptor. The ceremony of ini- all be witnessed in succession by the new generation of of their laudation. My pleasure is greatly enhanced to tiation vvas rehearsed, Bro. Vincent being the candidate. playgoers. In the 17 years which have elapsed since they behold this influentia l gathering, and to see so many of my Bros. Brown and Philli ps answered the usual questions lead- saw the light of day at the Prince of Wales's Theatre they friends here to-night. Well do I remember the evening on ing to the Second Degree. Lodge vvas called off and on. have not lost any of their popularity. Played now by a which 1 stood at the door of this room, now some eight Bro. VV. E. Perdue was elected a joining member. The very different company from the original, which included years ago, waiting to be admitted to the mysteries and bye-laws were read, and Bro. G. Read was re-elected Bro. and Mrs. Bancroft and poor Honey, now no more, privileges of Freemasonry, and I rejoice to-say that those Treasurer and Preceptor, and Bro . H. Dehane, Secretary, they seem to draw as crowded an audience as ever. Mr. privileges have been very great, for 1 have found amongst for the ensuing 12 months. Bros. J. J. Thomas, C. J. E. D. Ward is Andrew MacAlister; Mr. Adams, Captain the brethren some of the best and truest friends that I ever Morse, and F. Chandler were elected the Audit Committee. Samprey ; Mr. Chevalier, Sergeant Jones ; and Mr. T. VV. possessed. Some men are born great, others achieve great- A vote of thanks vvas accorded to Bro. C. S. Mote for his Robertson plays Hugh Chalcot,andin their hands thecomedy ness, and some have greatness thrust upon them. The latter services during the past year, and which he was unani- loses none of its crispness, nor can the audience possibly is my case. It is to you, brethren , that I am greatly in- mously requested to continue. Bro. C. J. Rhind, S.D. lose a single point of the dialogue. Miss Amy Roselle's debted for the honour that has lately been conferred upon '543, was elected VV.M. for next meeting, and the lodge Blanche Haye is full of effect. In her hands the play loses me by the Provincial Grand Master; but that honour is not was closed . none of its vitality. Miss Cora Stuart (Mrs.T. VV. Robert- intended for me alone, butchiefl y for the St. Cecilia Lodge. son) is the representative of Mary Netley, and in her hands You having placed me in this chair has made me its fortu- hearty merriment prevails in the house, and all anxiety nate reci pient. And now, brethren , you are showing your Eoga, artfj* must be for ever set at rest as to the wisdom of reproducing generosity, your regard, and fraternal affection towards me Robertson 's familiar comedies. All that is pure and noble bv presenting me with this beautiful cup for my little daugh- MANCHESTER.—Affability Chapter (No. 317) . in life is depicted in them. If one can go with a mind un- ter who has been born during my year of olhce, and I accept —The bi-monthly meeting of this chapter vvas held at the biased one must enjoy them just as much as 17 years ago. it with much pride and gratification. When years roll on , Freemasons' Hall, Cooper-street, on Thursday, the iSth # * # and my daug hter is old enough, I trust that 1 may be spared ult., when there were present Comps. VV. Nicholl , Z.; J. when doubtless she will be Mr. F. C. Burnand has not horrified thoseadmirers to hand it to her as your gift, E. Steward, H.; J. Wilson , J.; VV. J. Cunliffe, S.N. ; J, of our great poet Shakespeare who thought it almost pro- inspired with feelings of admiration , if not affection , for the VV. Edwards, Treas. ; Oldham, P.S.; J. G. Elderton, ht to bestow their fanity to burlesque his writings. Possibly the outcry that Freemasons who have come here to-nig 2nd Asst. Soj.; J. Sly, Janitor; James Dawson, P.Z. j was raised when it vvas known that Mr. Burnand intended liberality and kindness upon me. This beautifull y-illunii- John Bladon , P.Z. ; H. L. Rocca, R. Tomlins, A. Wild, cherish. On looking writing a burlesque on "The Tempest " made the author nated record of the event 1 shall always J. Garside, H. Walmsley, VV. Hardcastle, H. R. G. a little cautious, the result of which is he has almost gone down the long list I hnd the names ot every member ot Bay ley.and R. R. Lisenden, S.E. (Freemason.) Visitors : to the other extreme. " Ariel " is certainly very amusing this lodge, and it will often remind me how many good bre- H. Paulden , S.E. 204 ; Wood, J. 1375 ; and Swinn, 204. b ive a man with Miss Farren as the chief character, but no one can thren I can call my friends. It is said y some g The chapter vvas opened in the usual manner at C.45 find a fault, try hoiv they may, as to taking off Shakes- a present and you spoil him ; he will think too much of him- and the minutes of the last meeting read and confirmed. little more peare's "Tempest." Mr. Burnand has shown great tact, self, will rare ly come near you, and you will get The ballot vvas successfully taken for Bro. VV. B. Atter- and he has gained a success. But we have had occasion good work out of him ; but 1 trust that will not be the case man , 317. By permission of Comp. Nicholl , Z., the chair amongst you as to say in these columns before that almost any thing will with me; on the contrary, I hope to come vvas taken by Comp. J. Dawson, P.Z., who exalted Bro. take at the Gaiety if Miss Farren and Miss Gilchrist are long as I live, and vvill do all in my power for the good of Akerman to the Holy Royal Arch Degree, assisted by the in it. On Miss Farren is laid the burden of the new bur- Freemasonry, and of this lodge in particular; and again officers. The historical and mystical lectures were ably lesque, and without doubt no finer effect has been seen on for the cup, this beautiful record, and, above all, for the delivered by Comp. J. H. Steward, and the symbolical by to confer this gift the stage than Miss Farren as Ariel with electric-lighted kindly feeling that has prompted you the acting M.E.Z. Alter " Hearty good wishes " had wings. Mr. D'Oyley Carte was the firs t to introduce elec- upon mc, 1 thank you with all my heart. been expressed by the visitors the chapter was closed. adjournment vvas made at the tricity as attached to the players, but it is at Bro. Hollings- The lod<*e being closed an head's theatre that it has been employed with the most invitation "of Bro. Gibson from "labour to refreshment," TWICKENHAM.—Sir Francis Burdett Chapter Visitors vvas given , to which brilliant scenic effect. It requires a good stretch of imagina- when the toast of "The " (No. 1503). —This chapter met at the Albany Hotel, on the tion to trace the original in " Ariel." The alarm vvas raised, Bros. J. Dixon and J. VV. Stride replied. " The Health of 25th ult. Among those present were Comps. C. Rush- briefl but may be said to have vanished. We suppose it would be the Worshi p ful Master " vvas also proposed and y worth , P.P.G.R. Middlesex , M.E.Z. ; Cama, P.P.G.S.N. impossible to represent the wreck scene more prettil y. acknowledged. , . , Middlesex , P.Z., acting H.; T. C. Walls, P.P.G.D. of C. It is generally a hopeless task to describe a burlesque, and The cup bore an appropriate inscription , which vvas also, Middlesex , J.; Raymond Thrupp, P.P.G.H. Middlesex , certainly, though Mr. Burnand has written another good together with the names of the subscribers, written on vel- &c, l.P.Z. : S. H. Saunders, P.S.; Smiles and Hosken , piece for the Gaiety audiences, few would know what lum and illuminated. Assistants; the Rev. L. D'Orsey, Chap. ; and others. connection it has with Shakespeare. The characters are Comp. Tebb, of the Caveac Chapter, vvas a visitor. there, but little else, but that matters not ; so everyone is BOLTON.—St. George's Lodge (No. 1723)-— The minutes of the previous convocatio n having been read pleased all round—we mean the lovers of the light amuse- The monthly meeting of this lodge vvas held on VVednes- and confirmed the election of officers for the year ensuing ment given at this theatre, and the ardent and serious ad- day. the 24th ult., at the Commercial Hotel. Present : resulted as follows : Comps. VV. H. Saunders, M.E.Z. ; T. mirers of our immortal poet. Bro. John Dallas, is Alonzo, R. Latham , VV.M.; VV. Court, l.P.M. ; W. Blain , P.M., C. Walls, H.j R. H. Saunders, J. j J. Richnell, S.E. j and sings an excellent song about his ill-luck. It is full of as S.W. ; K. G. Hanvood, J. VV.; John Priestley, Chap. ; S. H. Saunders, S.N. j VV. Taylor, P.Z., Treas. ,- Smiles, humorous points. Miss Phyllis Broughton is Ferdinand , G. Ferguson , P.M., Prov. G.S. of Works, Treas. ; N. P.S. ; and Harrison , Janitor. A Past Principal's jewel and we venture to say that never has she acquitted herself Nicholson , P.M., Sec.; A. Cosgrave, S.D. ; T. B. Tong, was then voted to the outgoing M.E.Z. Letters of apology better than in this her last character. The dance which is l.D. : I. VV. Taylor, P.M., P.P.G. Org., D. of C.j T. for absence were read from Comps. W. H. Saunders, W. introduced specially for her is a most graceful one, its only E. Smith , Org. ; VV. E. Bardsley, l.G. ; J. W. Roiley, 'I aylor, J. Stevens, Speth, and others. The chapter vvas fault is that it is too short. Those who like beautiful dancing Tyler; B. Derham and T. Naylor, Stewards ; G. P. then closed and the companions adjourned to the banquet. would wish it to be repeated, and the applause it draws is Brockbank , P.M., P.P.G.S.D., G. Steward Scotland, U pon the removal of the cloth a few toasts were given. thoroughly deserved Miss Broughton besides is very VV.M. 37, Sec. 64, Treas. 221 ; Jas. Heywood, P.M. ; Ex. Comp. R. Thrupp responded upon behal f of " The pretty in herself , and her dress is the picture of good taste. T. Morris, P.M. ; J. H. Greenhalgn, P.M.; J. Smith , VV. Grand Officers," and Ex. Comp. Cama for "The Prov. Mr. Monkhouse, as Prospero, has not made a great hit; Pendlebury, J. Fogg, T. M. Whewell, J. B. Bolton, J. Grand Officers." though funny and droll , one feels that Bro. Terry could Parkinson , T. Arden, and J. Hall. Visitors : Bros. VV. " The Health of the M.E.Z." vvas given by the I.P.Z., get more fun out of the part. Mr. Monkhouse however Bovvden. P.M. 1213 and 1S14, P.P.G.S.B. West Lanca- and this toast having been responded to, the toast of " The sings his ditties with much effect. On the other hand Mr. shire ; J. Andrew, P.M. 1213 and 2GS ; John McAdam, Visitor " followed , and vvas acknowledged by Comp. Tebb. Elton 's rendering of Caliban is perfect ; every one of 3S1 ; J. F. Skelton, J.W. 14G ; C. H. Pontefract, 337; " The Health of the Officers," replied to by Comps. Walls his dances brings an encore, whilst his make up in J. F. Elliston , 221; and R. Duxbury, VV.M. 146. and S. H. Saunders, terminated the proceedings. the last act is ludicrous in the extreme. Bro. The lodge being opened the minutes of the last meeting Squire has not the opportunity of distinguishing him- were read and confirmed . Bro. Whewell vvas raised to the NORTH SHIELDS.—Ogle Chapter (No. 431). self as many will recollect him with pleasure in " Aladdin; " degree of Master Mason by Bro. Nathaniel Nicholson , The annual convocation of this chapter vvas held in the but what he does now he does well. Mr. Henley, too, is far P.M. and Secretary, who also instructed him in the work- Masonic Hall, on Thursday, the 25*th ult., when there vvas less suited with a part than in the burlesque which pre- ing tools of the degree. Bro. Gowanlock vvas next passed a good attendance of members and visiting companions. ceded " Ariel." Miss Maud Taylor and Miss Pedley sing to the degree of Fellow Craft. Mr. Edwin Kershaw was After the minutes of last convocation relating to the elec- some pretty duets, one of the songs of the latter lady balloted for, which being successful he was initiated into tion of Princi pals for the ensuing year were confirmed , the obtaining an encore, which no one can grud ge her. Masonry by the VV.M., the working tools being explained Principals elect, viz., M.E. Comps. William John Ward , Miss Connie Gilchrist is Miranda , and of course she has by the J.W., and the customary charge delivered by Bro. P.Z., P.G.J., as Z.; Thomas Rohson , P.Z., P.P.G.A.S., the leading lady's part, and extremely well does she acquit G. P. Brockbank , senior P.M., G. Steward of Scotland. as H.; and John Graham Tulloch , P.Z., P.G.P.S., as J., herself. She has at a very early age almost reached the An old member of the lodge vvas proposed for rejoining and were presented to the Installing Princi pal, M.E. Comp. goal. Never has she sung better nor danced more grace- a candidate tor initiation. " Hearty good wishes " were Edward Dean Davis, P.Z. 431, P.P.G.H. and P.G.D.C, full y. Miss Gilchrist has taken the place which would have then tendered by the visiting brethren , and a portion of the who performed the ceremonies in that perfect style for belonged to Miss Vaughan, and we shall be surprised if she ancient rules and charges read by the S.W., when the lodge which our veteran Comp. Davis is so justly celebrated. The does not keep it. It would be difficult to say which of her vvas closed in peace and harmony. officers were afterwards invested as follows : E. Comps. three dresses is the most becoming, or in which she looks Henry Gibson, E.; Thomas Mothersdale, N.; M.E. the most charming; we had better say in all of them. Al- Comp. John Harcuss, P.Z., P.P.G.N., P.S. ; E. Comps. though she seems to show herself indifferent to the applause INSTRUCTION. Henry M. Rayner, 1st A.S.; John G. Gibson, 2nd A.S.j she is the cause of , we can hardl y think it is quite natural. and M.E. Comp. William J. Ward , as Treasurer. Miss Gilchrist has of late improved very much in her speak- UNITED PILGRIMS LODGE (No. S°7) — A The chapter was afterwards closed in ancient form , and ing parts ; they are now heard distinctly. A very amusing meeting of this lodge vvas held at the Surrey Masonic the companions adjourned to the Albion Hotel to celebrate allusion is made to the recent cruise of the Prime Minister Hall, Camberwell , S.E., on Friday, the 2nd inst. There the annual festival. At the banquet the chair vvas occupied in the Pembroke Castle. Bro. Squire is very fine in his were present amongst others VV. Bro. J. N. Bate, W.M.; by the M.E. First Principal , supported on his right and make up as the Grand Old Man with his axe; the Poet Bros. VV. S. Payne, S.W. ; VV. Richardson , J.W.; W. left by the Second and Third Principals, M.E. Comps. Laureattc is also a good make up. Bro. Meyer Lutz is P.M. and Preceptor; Bros. R. Poore, E. D. Davis, P.Z., P.P.G.H. ; W. M. Bell , Z. 24, P.G. responsible for the music, which is bright throughout and Bro. James Stevens, s Sec ; C. J. Axford , S.D. ; Chamberlain , J.D. ; J. VV. S. S.B. ; G. S. Shotton, J. 240 ; and E. Comp. Thomas original withal. It goes without saying that " Ariel '\> Tomkins, I.G. ; A. J. Style, A. R. Cranch, A. C Bradley, Burne, S.E. 907. The vice-chair vvas occup ied by the P.S. superbly mounted and that the dresses of the chorus ladies Eldridge Johnson , P. M. Hakim, J. Good year, C H. After a sumptuous repast the evening was spent in a most are brilliant. Until Bro. Terry's return at Christmas Phillips. VV. Bro. Thomas Poore, P.M., and others. enjoyable manner. " Ariel " is bound to keep on the boards. Bro. John Havers, P.G.D., we are pleased to The bulletin issued on Thursday morning says learn has returned from his visit to the United States. that Bro. the Bishop of Peterborough is still making satis- The Southwark Mark Lodge, No. 22, will meet factory p rogress. j ^^^ M ^OM ^^^ S at the Brid ge House Hotel , London Bridge, next Tuesday Comp. Chas. Veal , S.E. Staninorc Chapter, 1 evening, for the installation of Bro. B. Sorrell. 549, J. P.P.G.S.D. Surrey, vvas installed M.E.Z. of the Ezra An entertainment is to be given at the Royal Chapter, No. 14S9, by Comp. Wm. Step hens, P.Z., G.A.P., Masonic Institution for Boys, at Wood Green, this evening P.P.G.S.D. Middlesex, en Friday, the 2nd inst., at Dalston . Bro. Major T. Davies Sewell was installed as (Friday), including a display of fireworks b Bro. James y The Earl of Carnarvon Lod Master of the Alliance Lodge at the Guildhall Tavern on Payne. ge, No. 1642 , h eld its installation meeting Wednesday. on Thursday at Ladbroke Hall Bro. John Derby Allcroft will preside at the 29th Notting-hill. Bros. Sir Charles Dilke and F. B. Firth delivered a lecture annual meeting J. , Bro. Dr. B. W. Richardson and autumn election of the Royal Hospital the members for the borough of Chelsea , together with a on Wednesday evening in the Victoria Coffee Hall, for Incurables on the 13th inst., when 25 candidates will be very large number of Grand Officers , accepted invitations \Vaterloo-road , S.E., on " Food and Feeding." elected. to be present. A report will appear in our next. The Attorney-General has nominated Bro. F. A. Comp. A. Middlcmass will be installed as the A court of the Gold and Silver W Drawers as leading First yrc Philbrick, Q.C., Deputy Prov. G.M. Essex, Principal of the Caveac Chapter, No. 17 6, on Satur- Company was held on Tuesday last at in day, the Albion Tavern, counsel for the Post Office on the South-Eastern Circuit, the 2Gth inst., at the Albion Hotel, Aldersgate-street, Aldersgate-street, the VV.M., Bro. George City. Comp. A. Kenning, pre- place of Mr. Talford Salter, lately deceased. VV. Thorpe vvill also be installed Second sided. Bro. Edmund Frank Brewster Fuller took Principal the A t a meeting of the Liverpool Committee of , and Comp. Robert Palmer Tebb as Third . obligation as an assistant of the company; and the VV.M., the Royal College of Music a few days since it was The Provincial Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Wardens and Auditors were appointed for the ensuing announced that the amount necessary to form a Liverpool Masons of West Yorkshire vvas held on Wednesday at year. Scholarsh i p, A3000, had been subscribed. Dewsbury, the three Provincial Grand Principals being " The London Freemason" —says the Masonic Comps. Sir Henry Edwards We have been asked to announce that the Roya l , Bart., Robt. I. Critchley, and Token, of Portland, U.S.A.,—"is the leading Masonic Harrop. A report will appear next week. Commemoration Lod ge of Instruction , No. 15S5, hitherto newspaper of the world." We are much too modest to meeting at the Railway Hotel, Putney, vvill, on and after A grand Masonic ball in connection with the assume that position ourselves ; but our friend the Token Monday next. be held at the Fox and Hounds Hotel, Putney, province of West Yorkshire will be held at Leeds on the having made the statement, we have no desire to " deny every Monday evening, at eight o'clock. second Friday in January. Among the patrons are H.R.H. the soft impeachment." We wish our spirited contem- the Duke of Albany, Il is announced that Bro. the Earl of Mar and the Earl of Carnarvon, the Earl of porary every success, and shall be glad to see it attain the Lathom, Col. Le Gendre N. Starkie and Sir Henry position of second on the list. The first vvc Kellie, M.W. Grand Master Mason of Scotland, vvill con- , mean to keep Edwards Bart. ourselves. secrate the new lodge of Rothsay St. John's on the 13th prox. , The brethren have resolved to have festivities in keeping The author of " The Bitter Cry of Outcast Tr uth snys : "A fool i sh story has been circulated with the importance of the occasion and the honour con- London " writes to the Daily News, in repl y to Bro. G. that a marriage is contemplated between the Princess ferred upon them. R. Sims's statement that many pages in his pamphlet on Louise of Wales and the Duke of Portland. It is, of course At the annual installation of Principals of the " Outcast London " have been compiled from Bro. Sims's , a pure fiction ; and, considering that the young paper on " How the Poor Live," that a comparison vvill Princess is not yet sixteen, and that she vvill not be formally le Royal Arch Chapter No. , North Shields, on the Og , 431 show that of some district cases in the pamphlet introduced into society for another ei hteen months ult., our veteran Comp. Edward Dean Davis, P.Z., 72 only g , it 25th eight are from Bro. Sims, who is more than once referred to. would have been more in accordance with good taste to P.P.G.H., and P.G.D.C , who is now in his 7Sth year, wonted fire have postponed all such wild speculations for some time to acted as Installing Princi pal with all his " " The first Masonic ball in connection with the come. and ability, to the intense pleasure and gratification of the Windrush Lodge, No. 1703, vvill be held in the Corn companions present. Exchange, Witney, on Tuesday, the 27th inst., under the Bro. H. A. Collington , accountant to the District Board of Works at Greenwich Bro. A. L. Emanuel, F.R.G.S., was, on the 1st distinguished patronage and sanction of H.R.H. Prince , had his house broken into a few days since and articles stolen therefrom including inst., elected a member of the Portsmouth Town Council, Leopold , Duke of Albany, K.G., Sic.; the R.W. Bro. , six Masonic jewels of the value of Three prisoners unseating Bro. T. Good who had occupied that position the Right Hon. the Earl of Jersey ; W. Bro. Reginald £50. , are in custody and they are believed to be the men who for nine years. During the day of the election Bro. Bird, M.A.; and Bro. VV. Atkins, W.M. 1703 , have committed a number of burglaries in the nei Emanuel vvas driven through the ward in which he sought P.P.G.S. of VV. ghbour- ' hood of Brockley, Forest-hill, and Lewisham, and evidence election by Bro, Moon, the Conservative candidate for The writer who contrib utes to the " Gentleman s vvill be adduced connecting them with the attempted Andover, in a miniature coach and four ponies. Bros. Magazine under the nom de plume of "Sylvanus Urban " murder of a constable at the last named place, the officer Beale, Dean, and D. Whitehall were likewise successful makes the suggestion that the Griffin should be replaced by having interrupted them while in the act of committing a candidates. a statue of Samuel Johnson. " Next year," he says, burglary. u t n n ur " will be the centenary of the death of Samuel Johnson. Baron H ddles on , in chargi g the gra d j y The Brit i sh correspon dent of the Sanitary at the late Bristol assize, referred at length to the growing The propriety of commemorating the occasion by some Engineer, New York, writes: " Scotchmen are a cool- decrease of crime in the country, and, remarking that the form of ceremonial has already begun to be discussed. calendar Johnson is a promising subject for a sculptor, and I cannot headed and a matter-of-fact race. Professor Gardner read , which embraced the city of .Bristol and the his address as President of one of the sections from manu- county of Somerset, contained only t2 prisoners, said the but think that the genius of a Woolner could be put to no script notes, which he had evidently not had time to modif y. 3rea included had a population of about ,000 and the better purpose than enriching London with a statue worthy 500 , It vvas, however, very amusing to watch him every now and number of prisoners to be tried, therefore, averaged but of the name." then, in the course of its delivery, pause, take a pencil one in 10,000 of the population. He attributed this state At the last communication of Merchants' Lod ge, from his pocket, and then dot an i, cross a t, or erase a of things to the active measures taken for inculcating R.W. Bro. Bonnington vvas present, at the request of Al. word . The audience stood these eccentricities of genius temperance habits amongst the people. W. J. Edward Simmons, to receive a distinguished Mason with marked good temper, and toward the expiration of The f ollowing banquets have taken place at the from India, R..VV. H. J. Rustomjee. R.W. Bro. Bonnington the hour taken to deliver the address, speaker and listeners Freemasons' Tavern during the week ending Thursday, received the visitor in the urbane and finished manner for became an amused and happy family." November Sth : Friday, 2nd—Linnean Club, Odd Volumes, which he is noted. Afterwards they both witnessed the Bro. Holncss Royal Kensington Lodge, Blondel Preceptory, Chapter of conferring of the Second Degree, Bro. R. P. Gibson, of , who has for the last eight years hdelity. Saturday, 3rd—St. James s Soiree. Monday, Howard Lodge, No. 35, rendering the Middle Chamber held the position of Treasurer of the Islington Lodge of Sth—Asaph Lodge, Lodge of Unions, Urban Chapter, work. We understand that R.W. Bro. Rustomjee pro- Instruction , No. 1471, having resigned that position, the Lodge of Joppa. Tuesday, 6th—Royal York Lodge, poses to remain some time in our city, and we can assure brethren at the last meeting unanimously resolved to pre- Albion Lodge. Wednesday, 7th—Grand Chapter Club, him of the warmest welcome to the hearts and firesides of sent him with a suitable testimonial, as a mark of esteem British Lodge. Thursday, Sth—Builders ' Benevolent the craft here and elsewhere.—New York Dispatch. for his faithful services during that time. The annual dinner takes place on the 13th inst., at the Champion Association , Lodge of Regularity, Pilgrim Lodge, Creaton The form of the town of VV ittenburg has been Lodge, and Polish National Lodge. Hotel, Aldersgate-street, E.C., and advantage vvill be but little altered, and many of the houses are still standing taken of the occasion to present Bro. Holness with the On Tuesday, the 30th ult., Bro. John Elvin , as they stood when the burly form of Luther passed down testimonial. We have not been advised as to the shape the S.D. La Tolerance and Preceptor to the same lodge under their shadow from his quiet rooms to the town church, latter vvill take. of Instruction , vvas married at St. George's Hanover- or again onward past the market-place to the Castle Church. In a recent number of the a square, to Miss Gertrude Williams, daughter of Bro. From the castle two main streets run the length of the Protest nt Churchman, Tom Williams, P.M., formerly a resident of High town, being divided in the centre by the Rathaus in the edited by Bro. the Rev. Dr. Tudor Rogers, F.R.S.L., of Wycombe, but now of Stockwell. The bride vvas accom- market-place, and the town church; and these two streets the Liverpool Dramatic Lodge, No. 1609, published in panied by five bridesmaids, and was given away by her with a few narrow lanes form the whole of the town. At London and Manchester, the following admirable remarks father. The solemnity and beauty of the marriage cere- the beginning of the principal street at the west end on the were made with respect to the results which would follow a mony was rendered most impressive by a full choral service. right hand side, built on to the two great round towers of closer relationship between the church and the Cralt: "Free- The ceremony finished, the wedding party proceeded to the the castle, is the famous Castle Church j a little further up masonry has been quite overlooked as a power for good in residence of bride's uncle (Bro. Edward Humphrey, P.M. is the old University building, now alive with troops busy the va rious factors in the world's spiritual problem, and yet of La Tolerance and St. Asaph Lodges), in Mortimer-st., with their drill ; and at the extreme east end of the town if we could only enlist the sympathies of this vast organiza- where a most elegant breakfast had been laid, and to which is the monastery once the home of Luther.—From " Cassel's tion what a marvellous result would accrue. To do this Famil Magazine " for November. would not in any way do violence to the principles of Mas- 35 sat down. At four o'clock the bride and bridegroom y took their departure for the Isle of Wight, admidst a onry, but would rather be a strict following out of its present The recent examination of a tumulus situated in now unfortunatel shower of rice and slippers, carrying with them the hearty precepts, y oftentimes but theoretically the old churchyard of Taplow, near Maidenhead, memor- existent. We believe that the abstension of the clergy as and sincere good wishes for future health, happiness, and able as the burial place of Sarah Milton , mother of the prosperity from all their friends. Several of the guests had a body from joining the ranks of Masons has much to do illustrious poet John Milton, has resulted in the discovery of with this. It is generally thought that a participation of its travelled a long distance to be present at the wedding a remarkable series of Anglo-Saxon objects. The articles notably Mrs. Rothery of Wakefield, Mr. Bushnell of services is incompatible with the office of a clergyman, but found include an elegant jewelled and enamelled gold such is not at all true. We personally enjoy the work of a Cheltenham , Mrs. Batchelor, near High Wycombe, Bro. buckle, gold fibuke, silver armlets and wrist ornaments, a and Mrs. Lisenden of Manchester, and others. lodge as much as any service held in a church , and it has bronze shield, breastplate, and helmet, iron sword, spear, always the effect, as far as we are concerned, of elevating bronze bucket, two drinking horns with ornamented metal The Collectorship of Customs at Kirkcald y has the heart and mind to deeper and broader views of morality mountings tvvo glass vessels remarkably this week abolished , and Mr. Holmes, the collector , characteristic of and truth, and a realisation of the nearness of God to the been , the Earl lo-Saxon glass manufacture has been appointed principal officer of Customs [at y Ang , and other inter- humble believer. Itis in the call from labour to refreshment esting items. Portions of inhumated human remains were Guernsey, whither he vvill shortly proceed. During his that the danger exists, and here we think the influence of found with the articles at a depth of about Sft. below the somewhat short stay in Kirkcaldy, Mr. Holmes has done clergymen should be especially felt. They must remember natural level of the floor of the barrow his utmost for the edification and enjoyment of the people. , which must have that Freemasons are, if they follow out the principles of been the grave of a person of considerable distinction and He delivered a racy lecture on 'Public Speaking,' the , their Order, gentlemen, and consequently most anxious not who vvas evidentl proceeds in aid of the Sabbath School of the Parish y buried in his full dress, with all his orna- to offend any. When we firs t united with the brethren in going ments arms, and accoutrements ; and above was raised a Church • and more recentl he took a leading part in , thei r enjoyable reunions we verily met with matters (such , y lofty mound to proclaim the celebrity of his deeds. For Retting up a dramatic performance in aid of the organ as the words of songs, etc.) with which we could not agree. the rich variety of the many valuable articles discovered , fund of the Parish Church. Recentl he also delivered a Directly, however, such cases occurred we took the first y this " find " is perhaps without precedent. The examination lecture at Leven in aid of the Episcopal Parsonage fund opportunity of quietly leaving the room. Foralongtime, how- , of the barrow has been conducted with the permission of and afterwards gave a reading in aid of the same object. ever, nothing has ever been sung or said in our hearing that the Rector of Taplow (Rev. C. Whately), by Bro. James lectured in Aberdeen and was engaged to give could offend the most fastidious, nay, the character of the "e , Rutland, of Maidenhead ; Bro. Major Cooper King, of another lecture in that city. Mr. Holmes has been a con- entertainment throughout has been of such a nature as to be Sandhurst ; Mr. Walter Money, F.S.A., of Newbury; and tributor to our own and other journals. We observe a veritable intellectual treat, worthy of having the presence Dr. Stevens of Reading, who have taken great interest in 'his week in the Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald a long , of all clergy who do not hold the absurd doctrine that the proceedings. notice of his career, the article being signed " A Literary whatever is pleasant and mirthful is necessarily sinful. Our J-ounger. H OLLOWAV 'S O INTMEXT A.vn PILLS .—Counsel for the Delicate .— remarks refer more particularl to the Liverpool Dramatic "—Fife Free Press.—We may add th at the sub- Those to whom the changeable temperature is a protracted period y ject of the above notice is Bro. Emra Holmes, late of Fovvey. of trial should seek the earliest opportunity of removing all ob- Lodge." Another Cure of Bad Throat, Cough, &c. 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(Limited) 2?8, Piccadilly, London, Do not buy of Chemists, 2™ at is, \\i, t zs. <)d., 4s, ud., and its. per box by all Druggists, allay in an incredibl y short time the distressing fever and teasing who often sell an I MITATION of our Moc-Main. J. White and Co. cough,— IA DVT .J have not any agents.— [A DVT .] METROPOLITAN MASONIC MEETINGS , Confidence, Hercules Tavern, Leadenhall-st., 7 till 9. Metropolitan (Victoria), Portugal Hot., Fleet-st., at 7. Farmers Southgate-rd., N., at 8. For the Week ending Saturday, November 17, 1S83. New Concord, Jolly , St. Marylebone, British Stores Tav., St. John's Wood. Mt. Lebanon, Horse Shoe Tav., Nevvington Causeway, S. Westbourne, Lord's Hot., St. John's Wood, at S. Portland Hot., Greenwich , at 8. MONDAY. NOVEMBER 12. Pythagorean, United Pilgrims, Surrey M.H., Camberwell New-rd.. 7.30. La Tolerance, Morland Hot., Dean-st., W., at 8. St. James's, Gregorian Arms, Jamaica-rd., S.E., at S. Lodge 5, St. George's Si Corner Stone, Freemasons' Hall United Strength, Hope Tav., Stanhope-st., Regent's „ , Felicit y, Ship and 't urtle, Leadenhall-st. 179, Doric, Duke's Head, 79, Whitechapel-rd., at S. 5S Park, at 8. Clapton, Lord Stanley, Sandringham-rd., Hackney, S. , 59, Royal Naval , Freemasons' Hall. Peckham, Lord Wellington Hot., 516, Old Kent-rd., at 8. „ 90, St. John 's, Albion Tav., Aldersgate st. St. Luke's, White Hart, King's-rd., Chelsea, 7.30. H. Holborn. Burdett Coutts, Duke's Head, 79, Whitechapel Road, at 8. Chigvvell . Prince's Hall, Buckhurst-hill , at 7.30. ,, 136, Good Report , Inns of Court Hot., Southwark, Southwark Park Tav., Southwark Park, at 8. ,, 193 , Confidence, Anderton 's Hot., Fleet-st. Royal Standard, The Alwyne Castle, St. Paul's-rd., N. hgate. Dukeof Connaught, Ryl. Edvvd. Hot., Mare-st.,Hackney, 8 Ranelagh, Six Bells, Queen-st., Hammersmith, VV., at 8. „ 13G6, Highgate, Gate House Hot., Hig Whittington, Red Lion, Poppin's-court, Fleet-st., at 8. „ 1571, Leopold , Gregorian Arms , Bermondsey. Selwyn, East Dulwich Hot., East Dulwich, at S. Aldersgate-st. Langthorne, bvvan Hot., btrattord, at b. Wm. Preston, St. Andrew 's T., George-st., Baker-st., VV. „ 1657, Aldersgate, Castle and Falcon, Temperance in the East, G. the Fourth, Ida-st.,E.,at 7.30. „ 1670, Adel phi , Freemasons' Hall. Earl of Carnarvon, Ladbroke Hall, Notting-hill, at S. Eleanor, Trocadero Hot., Liverpool-st., E.C. St. George's, Globe Tav., Greenwich, at S. „ 17S9, Ubique, S, Air-st., Regent-st. MerchantNavy.SilverT., Burdett-rd.,Limehouse,7.30 (alt.) ., 1790, Old England , M.H., New Thornton Heath. Ubique, Guardsman Coffee Tav., Buckingham Palace- Creaton, Prince Albert Tav., PortobeHo-ter., Notting hill, 8. road, at 7.30. „ 1S05, Bromley St. Leonard , Vestry Hall, Bow. Panmure, Balham Hot. Balham, 7. Chap. 720, Panmure, Horns Tav., Kennington. Royal Alfred, Star and Garter, Kew Bridge, at S. Fleet-st. Wanderers, Adam and Eve T., Palmer-st.,Westminster,7.3o Pythagorean Chapter,PortlandHot.,London-st.,Greenwich „ S62 , Whittington , Anderton 's Hot., Emblematic, Goat and Star, Svvallovv-st., Regent-st., at S. , K.T. Precept. 140, Studholme, 33, Golden-sq., VV. Old Kent Mark Crown and Cushion, London Wall, at 7. Camden Chapter, Boston Hot., Holloway, at 8.30 p.m. St. John's, Mother Red Cap, Camden Town, N.W., at S. LODGES OK I NSTRUCTION . Finsbury Park, Cock Tav., Highbury, at S.30. Wellington, White Swan Hot., High-st., Deptford, 8 to 10. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 17. Sincerity, Railway Tav., Fenchurch-st., at 7. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 15. . Lodge 715, Panmure, Cannon-st. Hot. St. James's Union, Union Tav., Air-st., Regent-st., at 8. Lodge 23, Globe, Freemasons' Hall. „ 1329, Sphinx, Surrey M.H., Camberivell Nevv-rd. Perfect Ashlar, Jamaica Tav., Southwark Park-rd., at 8. „ 49, Gihon , Guildhall Tav. „ 1364, Earl of Zetland, Old Town Hall, Hackney. United Military, Earl of Chatham, Thomas-st., Woolwich. „ 55, Constitutional, Inns of Court Hot., Holborn. „ 1732 , King]s Cross, Anderton's Hot., Fleet-st. Loughborough, Cambria Tav., Loughborough June, at 7.30. „ 63, St. Mary's, Freemasons' Hall. „ 1767, Kensington ,KensingtonHot.,Queens-gate,S.VV. West Smithheld, Farringdon Hot., Farringdon-st., at 8. „ 1C9, Temperance, White Swan, High-st., Deptford . Mark 205, Beaconsfield , Chequers, Walthamstow. Doric Chapter, Duke's Head, 79, VVhitechapel-rd., at 6. „ 179, Manchester, Anderton 's Hot., Fleet-st. „ 251, Tenterden , Anderton 's Hot., Fleet-st. Roval Ccmmemoration , Fox and Hounds., Putney, 8 till 10. „ 1S1, Universal, Freemasons' Hall. LODGES OF I NSTRUCTION . St.' Mark's, Surrey M.H., Camberwell New-rd. „ 222, St. Andrew's, Holborn Viaduct Hot. Manchester, 17, London-st., Fitzroy-sq., at 8. John Hervey, Albion Hall, London Wall, at 8. „ 733, VVestbourne, Lord's Hot., St. John 's Wood. Percy, Jolly Farmers, Southgate-rd., N., at S. Kingsland, Cock Tav., Highbury, N., at S.30. „ S13, New Concord, Guildhall , Tav., Gresham-st. Star, Five Bells, New Cross-rd., S.E., at 7. Metropolitan , Moorgate Tav., ts Finsbury Pavement, 7.30. ,, 1'39, South Norwood , Pubhc Ha., South Norwood. King Harold, Four Swans, Waltham Cross, 7. Strong Man, Excise Tav., Old Broad-st., at 7. „ 12S7, Great Northern , Freemasons' Hall. Alexandra Palace. Station Ho.,Cambervvell New-rd.,at 7.30. St. Ambrose Baron s Court Hot., W. Kensington, at 8. „ 1321, Emblematic, Horns Tav., Kennington. Eccleston, King's Head, Ebury Bridge, Pimlico, at 7. , ' Royal Arthur, Lecture Ha., Wimbledon. Hyde Park, Fountains Abbey Hot., 111, Praed-st., Pad- „ 1360, dington , at S. „ i365> Clapton, White Hart, Clapton. „ 1 Peckham, Surrey M.H., Camberwell Neiv-rd. MASONIC MEETINGS IN WEST LAN- Tredegar, Royal Hot., Mile End-rd.. at S. 475, CASHIRE AND CHESHIRE , Euphrates Mother Red Cap, High-st., Camden Town, 8. „ 1613, Cri pplegate, Albion Tav., Aldersgate-st. , West Smithfield ' Hall. For the Week ending Saturday, November 17, 18S3. NOVEMBER „ 1623, , Freemasons TUESDAY. 13. „ 172S , Temple Bar, Anderton 's Hot., Fleet-st. Lodge 15, Kent , Freemasons' Hall. „ 1S72 , St. Margaret's, St. Mark's School, Surbiton. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 12. „ 46, Old Union , Holborn Viaduct Hot. „ 1901, Selwyn, East Dulwich Hot., East Dulwich. Lodge S9, Unanimity, Astley Arms, Dukinfield. „ 96, Burlington , Albion Tav., Aldersgate-st. Duke of M.H., Shaftesbury Park „ 104, St. John 's, Ashton Hot., Stockport. s Union , Freemasons' Hall. „ 1963, Albany. , S.W. „ 1S0, St. James' Chap. 507, United Pilgrims, Horns Tav., Kennington. „ 292, Sincerity, Adelphi Hot., Liverpool. „ tgS, Percy, Ship and Turtle, Leadenhall-st. Bell and Anchor Hot., Hammersmith. „ 314, Peace and Unity, Militia Mess Ro., Preston. Albion Tav., Aldersgate-st. „ S34, Andrew , ,, 211, St. Michael's, „ 1216, Macdonald, Headquarters 1st Surrey Rifles, „ 613, Unity, M.H., Southport. „ 22S, United Strength , Guildhal l Tav., Gresham-st. Flodden-rd., Camberwell. „ 721, Independence, M.R., Chester. ,, 235, Harmony, Greyhound , Richmond. „ Clifton , Royal Hot., Blackpool . I' Deptford. Rose Croix Chap. 79, Orpheus, 33, Golden-sq. 7°3, ,, 54S, Wellington , White Swan av., ODGES op I NSTRUCTION . „ 941, De Tabley, Royal George, Knutsford. Cannon-st. Hot. L » 9'7, Cosmopolitan , Justice, Brown Bear, High-st., Deptford, S to 10. „ 1021 , Hartington , M.H., Barrow. it 933, Doric, Anderton 's Hot., Fleet-st. ,, , Fermor Hesketh, M.H., Liverpool. ' Hall. Union Waterloo, Earl of Chatham, Thomas-st., Woolwich. 135° „ 1196, Urban , Freemasons Egyptian , Hercules Tav., Leadenhall-st., 7.30. „ 1496, Trafford , Alexandra Hotel, Moss-side, Man- ,, 1593, Royal Naval College, Ship Hot., Greenwich. Fidelity, Yorkshire Grey, London-st., W.C, at 8. chester. „ 1O04, Wanderers, Freemasons' Hall. The Great City, M.H., Masons' Avenue, 6.30. „ 158S, Prince Leopold , M.R., Stretford . „ 1614, Covent Garden , The Criterion , Piccadilly. Jolly Anglers' Tav., Bath-st., City-rd. Chap. 14S, Elias Ashmole, C.R., Warrington. „ Canterbury, Golden-sq., VV. Finsbury, 1615, 33, 12 Ponsonby-st., Millbank, at S. Derby L. of I., M.H., Liverpool. Samson , , Regent-st., W. Ebury, , ,, iCOS, 6S Highgate, Boston Hot., Junction-rd., N., at 8. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 13. „ 1769, Clarendon , Guildhall Tav., Gresham-st. High Cross, Coach &Horses,High-rd., Tottenham, at S. Lodge 24r , Merchants, M.H., Liverpool. ,, 1969, Waldeck , Freemasons' HalL Salisbury, Union Tav., Air-st., Regent-st., at 8. „ 322, Peace, Warren Bulkeley Arms, Stockport. Chap. 255, Iris, Greyhound Hot., Richmond. The Pheasant Stangate, S.W., „ Loyalty, Fleece Inn , St. Helen 's. , Bridge House Hot., London Bridge Southern Star, , at S. S97, Mark 22, Southwark Great Northern , Berwick, Arms, Berners-st., Oxford-st. .» 979, Four Cardinal Virtues, Royal Hot., Creive. LODGES OF INSTRUCTION . Stirling Castle, Church-st., Camberwell, at S. ,, 9S6, Hesketh , Grapes Inn , Croston. ion Hot., Aldersgate-st., at Rose, Joppa, Champ 7. Leopold, Old White Hart, Borough High-st., at 7.30. „ 1250, Gilbert Greenall , M.R., VVigan. South Middlesex , Beaufort House, Walham Green , 7.30. Cock Tav., St. Martin 's-crt., Ludgate-hiH „ 1256, Fidelity, Bull Hot., PouIcon-le-Fy!de. , Ar.ne's-gate, at 8. Burgoyne, , 6.30. Faith , Queen~ Anne's Restaurant Queen City ol London , Jamaica Coffee House, Cornhill , 6.30. „ 1476 , Blackpool, Clifton Arms, Black pool. Pilgrim (German language), Guile nail Tav., Gresham-st., Royal Arthur, Prince of Wales Hot. (opposite Wimbledon „ 1713, VViibraham, Walton Institute, Walton, near E.C, 1st and 3rd lues. Railway Station), at 7.30. Liverpool. Yarborough, Green Dragon , Stepney, at 8. Vitruvian, White Hart, Belvedere-rd., Lambeth, at 8. Chap. 537, Zion , M.H., Birkenhead. St. George's, Public Hall , New Cross, at 8. Covent Garden, The Cranbourne, 1, Upper St. Martin 's- „ 613, Bridson , M.H., South port. Domatic, Surrey M.H., Camberwell Nevv-rd., at 7.30. lane, W.C, S. Stanley L. of L, 214, Great Homer-street , Liverpool. Lily, Greyhound , Richmond , at S. Royal Albert , White Hart Hot., Abchurch-lane, at 7.30. WEDNESDAY , NOVEMBER 14. Prince Fredk. Wm., Eagle Tav., Clifton-rd., Maida-hill, S. Duke of Edinburgh, Bricklayers' Arms, Narrovv-st., Lime- Lodge S6, Loyalty, Crown Hot., Prescot. Capper, Railway Tav., Angel-lane, Stratford, at 8. house, at 7. „ 2S1, Fortitude, Athenreum, Lancaster. Prosperity, Hercules Tav., Leadenhall-st., at 7.30. Victoria Park, Yorkshire Grey, High-st., Stratford, at 8. „ 2 Concord, Florist Hot., Stockport. Dalhousie, The Sisters'Tav., Pownall-rd., Dalston , E., at 8. 3 3> Guelph, Blackbirds Inn, High-st., Leyton. „ 430, Fidelity, Queen 's Arms, Dukinfield. Florence Ni ghtingale, M.H., William-st., Woolwich, 7.30. House Station Restaurant, Queen Vic- Faith, Gerard's Arms, Ashton-in-Makerfield. Bedford Hot., Southampton Bdgs., Langton, Mansion „ 4S4, Constitutional, at 7. toria-st., at 6. (Emulation Working.)| „ 533. Eaton, M.H., Congleton . Israel , Rising Sun Tav., Globe-rd. St. Michael's, Moorgate Tav., Finsbury Pavement, at 8. „ 5S0, Harmony, Wheat Sheaf , Ormskirk. Wandsworth , East Hill Hot., Alma-rd., S.W., at 8. Old Jerusalem Tav., St. John 's-gate, Clerken- Temple, M.H., Liverpool . Sir Hugh Myddelton ,Queen 's Head Tav., Essex-rd.,N., at? Crusaders, „ 1094, well, at 9. „ 1140, Ashton, Victoria Hot., Withington. Excelsior, Commercial Dock Tav., Plough-rd., Rother- Swan Tav., Bethnal Green-rd., at 8. 1356, Toxteth , M.R., North Hill-street, I jverpool. hithe, at S. Upton, ,» Londesborough, Berkeley Arms, John-st., Mayfair, at 8. „ ' 398, Baldwin Castle, Dalton-in-Furness . Upper Norwood , White Hart Hot., Church-rd , at 8. Lincoln 's Inn Restaurant , 305, High Holborn,at „ Liverpool, M.H., Liverpool. Beacontree, Red Lion, Leytonstone, at 8. Camden, 7. 1547, North London Chap., Canonbury Tav., at 8. » '7'5J Arthur John Brogden, M.H., Grange-over- West Middlesex , The Institute, Ealing, at 7.30. Prince Frederick William Chapter, Eagle Tav.,Clifton-rd., Sands. Islington , Champion Hot., Aldersgate-st., E.C, at 7. Maida-vale, 7.30. Chap. 17S, Harmony, M.H., Wigan.¦ Kennington, Horns Tav., Kennington, 7.30. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 16. Neptune L. of L, M.H., Liverpool. Mount Edgcumbe, 19, Jermyn-st., St. James's, at 8. 8, Lodge 143, Middlesex, Albion Tav., Aldersgate-st. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 15. Duke of Connaught, Palmerston Arms, Grosvenor Park, 201, Jordan , Freemasons' Hall. Lodge Antient Union , M.H., Liverpool . New Finsbury Park, Hornsey WoodT., Finsbury Park, at 8. „ 203, » 975> liose °f Denmark, Greyhound Hot., Richmond. ,t 343> Concord, Bull Hot., Preston. Corinthian , George Hot., Cubitt Town, Poplar, at 7. (Installation.) Cestrian, Grosvenor Hotel, Chester. Henley, Three Crowns, North Woolwich, at 7.30. „ 425, 111 University, Freemasons' Hall. Combermere, Queen's Hot., Liscard. Royal Naval College, Greenwich Hospital Schools, at 8. „ 8, „ 605, Anchor, Cannon-st. Hot. 10 2 Townley Parker Howard's Arms Whittle-!e- Eleanor Angel Hot., Edmonton. „ 1704, „ 3 , , , , „ 1962, London Rifle Brigade. Anderton 's Hot.,Fleet-st. Woods. Chaucer, The Old White Hart, High-st., Borough, at 8. Moria, the Criterion , Piccadill y. Pembroke, Rawlinson 's Hot., W. Derby . Stockwell, Cock Tav., Kennington-rd., at 7.30. Chap. 92, „ 1299, „ 1 '59, Marquis of Dalhousie, 33, Golden-sq. „ '393, Hamer, M.H., Liverpool . Friars, Liverpool Arms, Canning Town, at 7.30. Temple Cressing, Ship Union Hot., Parkgate. Brixton , Prince Regent, Dulwich-rd., East Brixton , at 8. K.T. Precept. 45, Hot., Greenwich. „ 1576, Dee, ., Kemey's Tynte, 33, Golden-sq., W. Chap. 249, Mariners, M.H., Liverpool. Duke of Albany, Park Tav., Baltersea-park-rd., at 8. LODGES OF INSTRUCTION . h L. of I., M.H., Liverpool. Metropolitan Chap, Coffee Ho.,St. Michael's Alley Duke of Edinburg Jamaica Stability, M.H., Masons' Avenue, at 6. St. John's L. of I., M.H., Liverpool. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 14. Robert Burns, North Pole, 387 Oxford-st, W., at 8. Harmonic L. of I., Adelphi Hot., Liverpool. General Committee Benevolent Institution , at 4. All Saints, Town Hall, Poplar, at 7.30. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER iC. Lodge 3, Fidelity, Freemasons' Hall. Belgrave, Harp Tav., Jermyn-st., W., at 8. Lodge 1357, Cope, Brooklands Hot., Sale. „ 11, Enoch, Freemasons' Hall. Unions Emulation (for M.Ms.) F.M.H., at 7. Mark 165, Egerton , Rock Hot., Rock Ferry. „ 13, Union Waterloo, M.H., William-st., Woolwich. Temperance, Victoria Tav., Victoria-rd., Deptford, at S. K.T. Precept. Jacques de Molay, M.H., Liverpool. ,, 87, Vitruvian , South London M.H., Lambeth. „ 147, Justice, White Swan, High-st., Deptford . NO FAMILIES WHO VALUE THEIR HEALTH SHOULD BE WITHOUT ONE OF THE „ 749, Belgrave, Anderton 's Hot., Fleet-st. „ 7S1, Merchant Navy, Silver Tav., Burdett- rd., E. LONDON AND GENERAL WATER PURI FYIN G COMPANY 'S (LIMITED) PATENT CISTERN FILTERS Charged Solely with Animal Charcoal. „ 122S, Beacontree, Red Lion , Leytonstone. , IMCM „ , St. , City of London 'l'av., St. Mary u rut ,., tu.j Requiring when once fixed no attention whatever. Portable C 1306 John Axe. House t-istern, nttea And superior to 5^ omere, vide Professor Frankland's Reports to the Registrar General, July, Filter, >> '349, Friars, Cheshire Cheese, Crutched Friars. witn a t-istern filter. ]866i November, 1867, and May, 1870; the Lancet , January u, 1867. Also Testimonials „ I5°3i Francis Burdett , Albany Hot., Twickenham. _ , from Dr. Hassell, September ai, 1863, the late Dr. Letheby, February jj, i86j, and „ 1694, Imperial , Pier Hot., Oakley-st., Chelsea. used and December, r8 a. _ ?gg§g|§PSP 5g|l Price 10s. upwards. PORTABLE FILTERS7 this =. „ 1718, Ci ntunon , S, Air-st., Regent-st. l^^iSSE- if Patronised £1 Majesty on System, £1 Js. to £3. d$&$®\' ,, 19 SC, Honor Oak, Moore Park Hot., Honor Oak. i IjS^rijM^^ 111 and by Her the Queen , at Osborne; by H.R.H. the Prince ot Wales, TBISSI a' Sandringham ; by H.R.H. the Duke ot Edinburg h, at Eastwell; by H.R.H. the Duke of SpSSM Chap.i20o, fohn Hervey, Freemasons' Hot. MSSate 111 Connaught , at Bagshot Park Dnke of Cambridge ; thee." of the Medical ,, 1305, St. Mary lebone Langham Hot., Portland-p l.,W. "ftHS^KsBP ill ; by H.R.H. the jragfei . I 5S ™|!a|SiBK" II1 Pro'ession , and at the London , Westminster, St. George's, St. Mary's Consumption , Fever, flNlwH j Mark " Old Kent ," Shi p and Turtle , Leadenhall-st. HlfiS gRaWJB lit P and German Hospitals, and various Lunatic Asylums, Institutions, Breweries, &c. j at all the JfeflP ,, 2S4, High Cross, Seven Sisters Hot., Tottenham. 1« idk^UifcL jy^ schools established by the School Board for London, and at the Royal Masonic Boys" and T~*|* ]L Rose Croix Chap. O7, Studholme , 33, Golden-sq., W. POCKET FILTERS, 4s. 6d. and 6s. each. HOUSEHOLD and FANCY FILTERS from jas, fi d. , LODGES OF I NSTRUCTION . (Vater Apparatus for discovering f Kent, King and Queen , Norton Folgate, Testing Apparatus for detecting the Impurities in Water, 10s. od. ana ais. each.—" The Testing £ Bishopsgate-st., 8. presence o£ Impurities in Water is a most convenient and portable one."—Vide " Dyke on the Preliminary Duties of Health Offi«' 8' Prince Leopold , Grand Avenue M.H., 88 Gracechurch-st.,8 JS7, STRAN D, W.C. (four doors from Somerset House), LONDON. United Mariners, Lugard Hot., Lugard-rd., Peckham. 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