A remark by Schiller, in connection with the initiation of THE ANACALYPSIS OF GODFREY Moses by the Egyptian priests, is also given :— HIGGINS. " These ceremonies were connected with tho mysterious images and hieroglyphics. And the hidden truths so carefully concealed under (Concluded from page 99.) them, and used in their rites, were all comprised under tho name of ins his second part of the Review mysteries, such as had been used in tho temples of Isis and Serapis, BRO. HUGHAN beg which were the models of the mysteries of Elousis, and Samothrace of this work by quoting the following exposition of and, in more modern times, gave rise to the Order of Freema sonry." Freemasonry by the Author :— And then is given an inion of Bro. Higgins to the " Freemasonry is known to bo founded on principles of universal op benevolence, and not to bo confined to one class, or to ono religion . effect that " the mysteries were not the origin of Masonry : I think I may venture to say, it is so constituted, that, although it they were Masonry itself; for Masonry was a part of them." would not refuse to receive a single Deist, no test being required , yet But, though, as we have seen, Bro. Hughan has quoted are so constituted as, in a all its forms, ceremonies, and doctrines, freely, with a view to make apparent the nature of Bro. very peculiar manner, to bo applicable at the same time to the doc- trines of Judaism, Christianity, and Mohammedanism." Higgins's belief as to the ancient mysteries and ancient Freemasonry, he does not endorse them, save when it is This view, thinks Bro. Hughan, is far too liberal for distinctly so stated. Bro. Hughan thinks it well the some Grand Lodges of the present day, and directly at character of the work should be known, but he will not variance with the regulations of those Grand Lodges which constitute himself the judge of its merits. We " only require that candidates within their several jurisdictions retain," he says, " what we may adopt, and exclude from shall hold the Christian faith. Tho opinion, he owns, is these pages what seems to us entirely fabulous," leaving it correct as regards British Freemasonry, but doubts if it to the reader to form his own opinion from the passages would commend itself to all the Grand Lodges in the quoted, passages " all the more valuable as they have been United States and in Europe, though the majority of quoted direct from the originals." Proceeding in his com- them are liberal and in harmony " with the width and mentary, he then gives the following declaration by the breadth, ancl heighth and depth of universal Freemasonry." author :—• Ho thon quotes, in a modernised form, the first of the Old Sectarian Charges of Dr. Anderson, who, " early as it was " I have no doubt that the cabalistic ceconomy was similar to that then to recognise the neutral platform which Freemasonry of a Lodge of Freemasons, and proceeded to the top by gradation, of the future was to occupy," he say s, " appears to have and that Masonry, which was a part of it, existed long before the time of the Exod fro m Egypt. * * * * Tho ancient Jews had a glimpse of the subsequent career of the Fraternity, maintained that their cabala was revealed by God to Moses, and was and of the unsectarian basis on which the permanent transmitted verbally; it being too sacred to be written. (This is very Freemasonic Institution was to rest." This charge dis- like Freemasonry), (p. 817, vol. I.) * * * * If a person reflect tinctly lays ifc down that— deeply upon the circumstances in which the first priests must have been placed when tho earliest attempt at building atemple was made, " Though in ancient times, Masons wero charged in every country he will perceive that it was quite natural for them to become Masons. to be of the religion of that country or nation, whatever it was, yet * # * # The Christian rel igion was divided by the early fathers, it is now thought more expedient only to oblige them to that religion in its secret and mysterious character, into three degrees, the in which all men agree, leaving their particular opinions to themselves same as that of Elensis, viz. : Purif ication , Initiation , and Perfection ," —that is, to be good men and true, or men of Honour and Honesty." (p. 822) . Thus, says Bro. Hughan, " the Christian character of the To this Bro. Society under the operative regime of former centuries, Hughan takes exception. He " cannot see was exchanged for the unsectarian regulations which were that similar customs, in early religious systems, and modern to include under its wing the votaries of all sects—without Masonic societies, should be taken as proof of the latter having respect to their differences, or colour, or clime, provided, been the creation of the former, or, indeed, that Masonry ever had intimate or partial connection the simple conditions were observed of morality, mature with them. age, and an approved ballot." He then quotes Bro. The simple fact of the introduction of grades into Free- Higgins as to the ancient mysteries in relation to Free- masonry, ought surely not to be taken as indicative of the masonry :— Masonic character of the ancient religions mentioned, be- cause they also had grades, and so, of course , they were " I believe," writes the latter, " that a certain class of persons, initiated into tho higher mysteries of the ancients, were what are Masons ! The operative orig in of Masonry is a much more called Carmelites Therapeutic and Essemens," or that they constituted desirable foundation for our society to rest upon than a part of, or were formed out of these sects, and wero what we now the strange and most extraordinary beginning and early call Freemasons. They wero also called Chaldffii and Mathematici career sketched by Bro. Higgins, and which, when judged (p. 301, vol 1.) * * * * I think tho mysteries were like Ma- in the light of our late discoveries, certainly vanished into sonry ; indeed, we shall soon see, it is highly probable, that the Masons were a branch of the initiated—Masonry, a branch of the thin air.' " He thinks, however, it would be a great ad- art. (p. 590). * * * * I think I have stated enough to raise vantage if Bro. Dr. Mackey would examine the author's or justify what the Jesuits call a probable opinion, that tho Masonic assertions, on all that refers to our history, so far as it may ceremonies or secrets are descendants of the Eleusinian mysteries. be involved in the study of the ancient mysteries. Such an Everybody knows the now ridiculous traditionary fancy that a Mason is opinion would be exceedingly valuable, and we trust the , in some way, marked or branded or mutilated before he can bo learned editor of the admitted into the Order. I believe this, liko most other traditions , Voice of Masonry will find the time to had not its origin from nothing. I believe the higher classes of comply with Bro. Hughan's invitation. But to return to Masons were originally persons who were admitted into the mysteries Bro. Higgins. The following statement by him is next of Elensis and Egypt, aud that they were Chaldaeans and Mathema- given :— tici, and I believe that what the above tradition of tho branding alluded to, was circumcision, and that they were circumcised. " The monks of Tibet, at Eleusis, in Egypt, at Jerusalem or Camel, Origen and Clemens Alexandrinus both affirm, that tho secret in our circular chapters, were the preservers of the secret Pythagorean learning of the Egyptians was only taught to such persons as had doctrines of numbers, of the Eas, or Mystery, or Masonry, or perhaps, undergone the operation of circumcision ; for which reason, it was more properly, the doctrines of the IE, the JAII,—the mesos or meson-ry, submitted to by Pythagoras. The same word in Hebrew means both or the Saviour, or cross-borne—renewed io every cycle, as described in initiated and circumcised," (p. 724.) Virgil. I need scarcely remind my Masonic reader that all tho, secrets of Masonry are concealed in the Hebrew or Chaldeo language ; was a Eas or wise man, and that a Mason in Eajapoutana is called a that is, in tho language of the Brahmin of Ur and Colida, where Mr. Raz, which also means mystery ; and now I take the liberty of Ellis was poisoned for being known to possess them (p. 790, vol. I.) " observing to my brethren, that they are called Eoyal Arch Masons, not because they havo anything to do with kings, but because they On this,Bro. Hughan remarks :—"In our Masonic Investi- are Raia-Pont-an Masons (p. 770.") always been most anxious to separate fact gations we have On this, Brother Hughan remarks that he has " never from fiction , actual occurrences from simple traditions , and been able to trace the Royal Arch of Freemasonry long whilst not at all desirous to undervalue the importance of our before 1740 ;" that he believes his experience agrees with traditions, yet we have always maintained they should not be that " of the editors of the VOICE, particularly of Dr. Mackey, invested with the character of being actual realities , when who has made the Ritual and History of that degree his but that they should be just regarded simpl they are not, y special subject," and that he has " had more than one as traditions and nothing more." On the other hand Bro. friendly discussion with our esteemed and learned brother, Hi ins " apparently seizes hold of every tradition—no gg the Rev. A. F. A. Woodford , M.A., who rather leans to a matter how absurd or unlikely — as if he had unequi- much older origin than we can ascribe to Royal Arch vocal evidence before him." Hence Bro. Hughan declines Masonry." Ho further bestows a word of just praise on to accept sundry of his statements, " unless supported the late Dr. Oliver's Orig in of the English Boyal Arch by positive proof." Hence, too, he regards the foregoing (London : R. Spencer & Co.) He furth er states he is statements not as the narration of facts, but only as curious pretty sure " that nothing has yet been published to prove fancies put into words. the existence of such a degree prior to A.D., 1738," and he Then comes a passage from Bro. Higgins, in which is knows that " Rituals about the period mentioned , as well recorded " a curious incident not without food for conside- as those of later dates, clearly point out tho fact that for ration." some years afer the Revival of Freemasonry in London, " After I had, from various sources and by various means, added to A.D., 1717, the real and distinctive ceremonies of Royal reasoning, nearly arrived at a conviction, that the ancient order of Arch Masonry' were worked in the Master Mason's Degree. Freemasons arose in India, and was established there, as a mystery, in tho earliest periods, my conviction acquired wonderful strength If such," ho says " wero not the case, what means the from a knowledge of tho fact which I shall now mention. I shall be frequent reference to the fact that Master Masons jour- censured for stating facts in this way ; but I write truly and for tho neyed to tho West ' in search of that which was lost, but truth, and for this purpose alono. The style or order in such a work is now found, ' which subsequently is declared to be tho as this is not worth naming. At the time that I learned from Captain ' Master Mason's word,' and which word is then ex- , the gentleman who was named in my last chapter, tho particulars respecting the tomb of St. Thomas, I was also told by him changed for the substituted word communicated in the that ho was on the strictest intimacy with tho lato — Ellis, Esq., of former part of the ceremony ? If the Royal Arch Degree the Madras Establishment : that Mr. Ellis told him that the pass- in its separate and distinct form existed prior to 1738, and word and forms used by the Master Masons in their Lodgo would pass indeed, was as old as the Third Degree, how comes it that a person into tho sanctum sanctorum of an Indian Templo; thai he, the regular Grand Lodge of England persistently refused Mr. Ellis, had, by means of his knowledge as a Master Mason, actually passed himself into the sacred part or ady turn of ono of them. to recognise it until 1813, but the body of Masons which Soon after Mr. Ellis told this to my informant, ho was taken suddenly seceded from this original and premier Grand Lodge, ill, and died, ancl my informant stated that ho had no doubt , notwith- made much of the degree, and by it we may truly say, standing tho mistake which his friends called it * * * * in succeeded in making their numerical position in a few giving some medicine, that ho was poisoned by his servants for hav- years, almost equal to the regular Grand Lodge itself ? " ing done this very act, or for being known to possess this knowledge Now, when this is coupled with tho fact of the Masonic emblems Bro. Higgins, however, it is pointed out, " distances all of found on tho Cyclopean ruins of Agra and Mnndore, I think, without us, in his belief in the antiquity of Royal Arch Masonry, fear of contradiction , ! may venture to assume, that tho oriental origin for he considers the society existed and its members of Freemasonry cannot bo disputed,—and that I may reason upon it flourished hefore the invention of hey-sbned or radiated accordingly." arches. Bro. Hughan thinks this must be intended "in Bro. Hughan thinks it unlikely that any, having the fate a fi gurative sense ;" otherwise, he cannot follow him in of this Mr. Ellis before him, will voluntarily encounter the his faith, " as he has failed to afford us tho necessary evi- risk of a similar fate, in which case he asks, " how are such dence !" statements to bo tested ? It falls in with tho popular Respecting the Masonic Societies of Germany, Bro notion of the universal character and powers of Masonic Higgins, we are told, says :— signs, but certainly does not agree with our facts, whi ch " About tho middle of the last century, tho Masonic societies have been laboriously accumulated aud examined time after showed themselves in Germany in a more prominent way than they time without tbeir testimony being shaken." had done for many generations, and, under the guidance of several able and philanthropic men, both Catholic and Protestant priests and The opinion of the American Masonic Bibliographer, laymen, it is probable, gave encouragement to resistance to tho Bro. Enoch T Carson, is quoted as to the two works, the united despotism of the Eoman Pontiffs and tho Eoyal tyrants of Celtic Druids and tho Anacalypsis, by Bro. Higgins, but Europe, which, in France and Germany, had risen to such a pitch as while Bro. Hughan expresses a very favourable judgment to be no longer tolerable. Tho activity of the Masons being dis- of their merits, he very properly points ont that the views covered, it produced the persecution of their Ord er all over the Con- tinent, and it was much increased in consequence of several publica- expressed in them must be most rigidly examined before tions of three persons, called Zimmerman, Baruel, and Eobinson. they are accepted " as correct," and that " while we cannot The first was decidedly insane, and the other two were operated upon fail to admire the diligence of the author, we must also by groundless fears in such a manner as to be in a state very little admit that his inferences aro frequently not justified by the better, and which rendered them totally incapable of distinguishing be- evidence he submits." We are then invited tween the destruction of religion, and the destruction of tho base system to a considera- to which the professors of religion had made it subservient. They tion of the following passage bearing on the Royal Arch all admit that the British Masons had nothing to do with these hydra - Degree. Says Bro. Higgins :— headed conspiracies, and endeavour to draw a line between them aud their continental brethren, being unable to see that the difference " Tho Temple at Elensis had a very largo dome, which was of great was not in tho Societies, which wero tho same, but in the countries— long before the time usuall antiquity, y allotted to the invention of Britain being comparatively free and happy, the other countries the arch, with radiated stones. * * * * I request my brother enslaved and miserable. Masons of the Royal Arch to place themselves in the middle of tho new room at Freemasons' Tavern, when lighted up, and then to reflect Bro. Hughan applauds this view of the subject. He points npon all their ceremonies, on which of course I cannot enlarge, and I also that " Freemasonry, of course, is entirely neutral as a suspect they will find themselves both at Elensis and at Bitchem, and Societ both as respects reli ion and politics and so it has in India. # * * * Wo know very well that there were no arches y, g in tho Temple of Jerusalem, that is, radiated arches ; but wo also always been claimed to be since the revival of 1717." Before know that there were vaults in which there were great treasures. then, however, it had not been " neutral as regards religion. # # # # These arches, I apprehend , were of tho nature of that for nearly all the copies of its Regulations and traditionary of the Treasury of Atreus at Messina, and of the Cupola of Komilar, History commence with an Invocation to the Trinity, and described by Col . Tod. If a person wanted to open such an arch, he contain many references to the Scri ture and the Church would use a rope, putting it round tho cap, and pulling it inside ; if p he wanted to open a key-stone arch he would not use a rope, but a which clearly illustrated the intimate connection subsisting hammer (p. 719, vol. I.) between the Priesthood " of past centuries and Operative " The persons called Eoyal Arch Masons were the Archi-tect-onici, Masonry, an intimacy not wholly severed in some coun- before the invention of key-stoned or radiated arches tbe Cyclo- tries during the last century, and even now preserved in prean builders of the only stone edifices , at that time, in the world, some Lodges where the Chaplain will conclude a prayer which were temples. , * * * * The Archi-tect-onici, the Chalctei, with the words, ' through Jesus Christ our Lord and the Gnostici, the Mathematici, the Dionisiaci, constituted a MYSTERY , and erected Gothic buildings, the ruins of which now remain in India, Saviour/ even when Jews and Turks are sitting side by thousands of years before they existed in Europe. * * * I beg to side with Christians." Bro. Hughan further expresses his repeat to such of my readers as are Eoyal Arch Masons, that Solomon opinion that it is impossible to " obliterate all traces of by a rope. religion—and even Sectarian religion, as exhibited in the being able to see to the bottom of it, let down a labourer Being come to the bottom, he was up to his ancles in water, and Holy Bible of tho Christians—from Freemasonry, without found tho place four square, and laying his hand on a littlo pillar above obliterating the Society at tho same time." But we should water, ho met with a book wrapt up in a clean linnen cloth. Being as much as possible ipfrain from " exhibiting the peculiar drawn up, tho spectators wero amazed it should be so fresh lying in characteristics of Christianit y in our Lodge prayers, when such a dark hole. Tlio book being opened , surprised both tho Jews beginning of it a duo regard to tho universal tendencies of the Craft should and Grecians that were present ; they found in tho these words wero capital letters: " In the beginning was tho Word , incite us to sink onr differences when wo ' meet on the ancl the Word was with God , and the Word was God "—and indeed, square,' and unite in our appeals to the Heavenly Father and saith the historian, that Scripture did manifestly contain all the Creator of the Universe, AVIIO is adored by all religious so- Gospel which tho beloved disciple, St. John , had declared. cieties, and is the Great I Am of all creeds." As regards Other curious references to legends now incorporated in politics, however, there is assuredly nothing to warrant the Masonic degrees, Bro. Hughan says, he has been told are to belief that Freemasonry was ever " a political society of any be found in ancient writings, especially in a book by kind, at any time, or politically was ever of any consequence Philostorgos, a Greek author, who flourished in the fifth to mention, to any party, whether in power or otherwise. century ; and he invites Dr. Mackey to dip into the history On the contrary, its real tendencies are, and appear to have of this Greek, in order to trace, if possible, tho origin of ever been, to soften and well-nigh extinguish all political other Masonic legends, adding, " If wo mistake not, the distinctions and rivalries within the sacred precincts of the Cave, so graphically and similarly described in the two Lodge." In fact, says Bro. Hughan, " We know of nothing preceding extracts, is, in all probability, the original of tho which practically is so unpolitical in its general action, legends of the Royal Arch and some of the degrees of tho and yet so purely religious in its morality and constitution Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry. Ifc —apart from Christianity—as Freemasonry." is surely more reasonable to suppose that each legend of Then are reproduced some earl traditions , y , quoted in the our Masonic degrees is an adaptation of Traditions pre- ' Anacalypsis, as likely to prove of interest to all Masonic viously circulated without any connection with the Craft, readers, and especially to Royal Arch Companions, who than to believe that our Masonic legends or traditions aro aro able to detect in the following, much that is not new peculiar to the society,, and have always been so—a belief to them. contrary to fact." " The Mosque or Temple on Mount Moriah was built by tho Caliph Here ends Bro. Hughan's dissertation on Godfrey Omar, the son of Caleb, about tho year 1G of the Hegira, A.D. 637. Higgins's Anacalypsis. It has afforded us great pleasure Chateaubriand says :— ' Lo Mosqueo prit lo nom do cetto rooho and still greater pleasure to reproduce it iu these Gameat-el-Sakhra.' It has a large dome, under tho centre of which to read it, is a cave, and at tho top of it tho sacred stone which, in all these columns for the benefit of our readers. religions, is generally found in or close to the temple or church. In the description of the Temple (of Jerusalem), given by Mons. Chateau- briand, is an account of tho sacred stono to which I havo alluded. In this Mahommedan Temple, there are in the stono Pillar and tho Cave both tho Nabli or navel of tho earth, and the Yoni and tho MASONIC PORTRAITS (No. 16.) Linga, though they may now not bo understood. * * * Here, if CHURCHMAN. I understand Mons. Chateaubriand , the stono is placed over the cave. THE Now I do not doubt that, in the ancient Temple of Solomon , there were "Thy Church, Sir Priest , shall dominate the world ; the cave and tho mysterious stone pillar, pedestal or whatever it might It shal l win, by peaceful means, supremacy, be, the same as at Delphi and other places ; but in it tho pillar or And govern men by omnipotent lovo. pedestal was probably not over tho cave but in it, as described by O'er tho vast globo its gentle sway shall reach, Nicephorus Callistns (a Greek historian of tho fourteenth century) And, with the glowing orb of day, the sun of Lib. x. chap, xxxiii., in the following words :—! At the time when the New Jerusalem shall shed its mild, undying beams." foundation was laid one of tho stones, to which tho lowest part of tho , is the boast of our Order that its precepts find favour, foundation was attached, was removed from its place and discovered IT the month of a cavern which had been hollowed out of tho rock. not merely with various minds and temperaments, Now since they conld not see to tho bottom , on account of its but that men of all creeds can unite on the neutral floor of depth, tho overseers of the work, wishing to bo perfectly the Lodge room in perfect accord and amity . Every acquainted with the place, lot down one of tho workmen by means of shade and denomination of the Christian religion finds its a long rope, into the cavern. When ho came to tho bottom ho found himself in water as high as his ancles, and examining every part of representatives amongst us, and the pure Theist, the tho cavern , he found it to bo square as far as he could ascertain by Brahmin , or the Mahommedan are welcomed as brothers. feeling. He afterwards searched nearer the mouth of the cavern, and Modern civilization, with its levelling and humanising on examination, discovered a low pillar, very little higher than tho influences, could alone have achieved a triumph like this. water, and having placed his hand upon it, be found lying there a The brotherhood of man is first roughly taught by our book, carefully folded in a piece of thin and clean linen. This book ho secured, and signified by the rope his wish to bo drawn up. On beinf necessities and our dependence on each other, before drawn up ho produced the book, which struck the beholders with as- Masonic morality—with its vast and far reaching in- tonishment, particularly as it appeared perfectly fresh and untouched, fluences—can fairly come into play. However widely the though it had been brought out of so dark and dismal a place. When Masonry of the middle ages was spread in Europe, it was the book was unfolded, not only tho Jews but the Greeks also wero chiefl propagated amongst Christians. The early rites amazed, as it declared, iu large letters, even at its commencement, y In the beg inning, §' c. To speak clearly, tho writing here discovered, to which we trace our ritual were indeed wide enough to did most evidently contain all that Gospel which was uttered by the comprehend the Jew and the Greek, the Egyptian and the Divine tongue of the virgin disciple." Chaldean, but modern Masonry, with its graud message Naturally, Bro. Hughan refrains from particularisinc of peace and goodwill to mankind, has final ly levelled the the several references to the account of the cave which inequalities of the human heart, and taught the world occur in Masonic Legends, nor does he seek to explain the difficult lesson of practical toleration. From one their bearing, " for undoubtedly it must be conceded that section of the Christian Church we have experienced our Traditions are, in many cases not peculiar to Masonry, hostility and persecution, and its rulers ignorantly declare but adopted from older Societies and Historical MSS. for that the principles of the Order are incompatible with true the purpose of conveying moral lessons." He goes on to religion and morality. Masons, however, do not pay much quote from the second of a number of old books bound attention to the thunders of the Vatican, nor are they together in a curious little volume. This book which has inclined to return railing for railing. TL«y point with no date, but "is apparently of the same age" as the first , pride to the fact that the clergy of the established religion namely, 1699, is entitled " An Historcal Catechism, con- in this country have recognised the value of the Order as taining Ingenious Answers to many notable Questions of a great and abiding moral force. They are proud to point severa l tuouderfod matters in ancient History, as, What is the to the fact that many of the distinguished brothers who op inion of all our Historians about the app le old mother Eve have achieved the highest eminence in the Craft are temp ted, Adam ivithal— Why the devil should talce the shape of clergymen, who have virtually admitted that revelation and a serp ent : of the Build ing of the Tower of Babel. * * * the Order are in harmony with each other. Those Part I. Begistenden the Hall Booh of the Company oj principles which are eternally true, and which lie at the Stationers" In this occurs, after a description of the root of" all the great religious systems of the world, will attempt of Julian, the Apostate, to rebuild the Temple, always command the veneration and the assent of mankind, the following, so much like the above extract from Nice- and it is with these that Masonry deals. As regards phorus, " that nothing short of a common origin can practical morality and veneration for the Supreme Being, account for their agreement." the Order is in harmony with the highest teaching of tho with the sublime self-sacrifice of " Q. What happened at their laying a foundation ? Vedas or the Koran, A. There was a stoue which slipped from its place, and discovered Buddha, and with the teachings of the Sacred Scriptures. the month of a cave cut in a rock—The overseers of the work not Some of the hymns of the Rig Veda, in honour of the Great Architect of the Universe, might be paraphrased for parish priest, tho friend, adviser and champion of the use in the Lodge. The moral teachings of Buddha, the poor. Prince who became a beggar for the good of mankind, " Truth from his lips prevailed with double sway, finds its counterpart in our ritual and our practice, and And fools, who came to scoff , remained to pray." the practical morality of the Koran is, we need scarcely To many of our readers his features are as familiar as their say, so far as it goes, in accord with ours. We may household gods. In the south-west of England his name is a indeed boast that our principles touch the deepest chord in tower of Masonic strength, and the magic of his influ- the human heart. The harp of a thousand strings has ence is widely and deeply felt in tho metropolis. a gamut of wonderful range, but a child in mere worldly In the deliberations of Grand Lodge he has exercised knowledge may play upon it, provided he is familiar with a a great and deserved influence, and perhaps there are feAV few of the great master truths, which, while man retains his Masons on the great roll of illustrious brethren who have humanity, will never pale or sink into obscurity. done so much to render the practical working of the The Established Church in this country has supplied Order familiar to the outer world. Such men as he are many Masonic recruits to our ranks who, in the pulpit our best media of communication with that section of the and out of it, have been consistent members of the fra- public who aro inclined to scoff at the high claims of the ternity. The reverend gentleman whose portrait we are Craft. He virtually proclaims to the world that Masonry about to sketch is, perhaps, one of the most distinguished and the religion of the Bible are in harmony, and he of the clerical band whose eloquence has so often been em- attests that the Order exists for something better than ployed in the service of the Craft. His Masonic career has the mere self-glorification of ambitious men, or for the mere been a most eventful one, and is almost without a parallel indulgence of convivial pleasures. in the annals of the Order. He was initiated in the Apollo University Lodge, at Oxford, in the year 1822, and was passed and raised in the usual course of things. He has served as W.M. of St. John's Lodge, Exeter, and is a sub- scribing member of several Lodges in the Province of MASONRY AND MAGIC. Devon. In the year 1835 he was appointed Provincial (Continued from page 52.) Junior Grand Warden, and a similar honour was accorded him on three subsequent occasions. In the year 1844 we DEFINITION of the Astral Light or Soul of the find him filling the honourable post of Provincial Grand A World, which seems more than accidental, was given Senior Warden, and in 1850 he was appointed by patent, by the gifted author of the " Coming Race " in his descrip- under the hand and seal of the late Earl Fortescue, Deputy tion of the supposed agency Vril. " I should call it elec- Provincial Grand Master for Devon. In the year 1862 he tricity, except that it comprehends in its manifold branches was Grand Chaplain of Grand Lodge, an office which he other forces of nature, to which, in our scientific nomencla- has twice filled. He is a Past First Principal of St. ture, differing names are assigned, such as magnetism, George's Chapter, Exeter, and of the Chapter of Fidelity, galvanism, &c, the unity in natural energic agencies, which Devonport. He has been Grand Superintendent of Royal Faraday thus intimates. J have long held an opinion, almost Arch Masons (Devon), and Grand Sojourner in the Su- amounting to conviction, in cemmon, I believe, with many preme Grand Chapter of England. As a Mark Mason he other lovers of natura l Knowledge, that the various forms under has risen to the highest provincial rank, and he is equally which the forces of matter are made manifest have one common distinguished in Ihe military orders of H.R.D.M. Grand orig in, w are so directly related and mutuall y dependent , that Election Knights Templar, K.D.O.S.H. of St. John of Jeru- they are convertible, as it were, into one another , and p ossess salem, Palestine, &c, &c, and has served as Eminent equivalent of poivcr in their action," Commander of the Rongemont Encampment stationed at But the only perfect definition of this agency is said to Exeter. have come from immemorial antiquity in the " emerald We should weary our readers if we were to enumerate tablet," of Hermes. This source is Egyptian, but from the all the honours and distinctions which have been won by nature of earliest extant notices and the reverence it has in- this eminent Mason, whose services have been highly ap- spired through ages, we shonld feel no surprise at its dis- preciated by the brethren of the province in which he has covery by the indefatigable Mr. George Smith upon some mainly laboured. Testimonials and votes of thanks have been cylinder from Babylon, 2000 B.C. It runs : I speak no showered upon him but we have merely space to record the fable , but that which is most certain and true. fact that the Rougemont Encampment, in 1846, presented That which is above is like that ivhich is below, and that their Eminent Commander Avith a beautiful mediaeval Toast which is below is like that which is above for worhing the Cup of hammered silver, which was originally the property miracles of ihe one thing. of the late Grand Master the Duke of Sussex. On his in- As all things were engendered from one by the will of One, stallation as P.G.M., a gold chain, with other paraphernalia so all things are produced from this one thing, by adaptation. of office, valued at 200 guineas, was presented to him by The sun is its father , the moon its mother, the wind bore it the members of the Province. He has often presided, with in its womb, the earth is its nurse. . . This thing singular tact and ability, over the deliberations of Grand is the very poiver of power, for it stibdues all that is subtle Lodge, and he is one of the few Knights Grand Crosses and penet rates all that is solid. appointed by H.R.H. the Prince of Wales. It is here implied, says Levi, that the atmosphere is its Such a career as this is almost startling in its exceptional receptacle or prison, and that though engendered by the in- brilliancy, and we are proud to say that our brother has fluences of the sun and moon, it is set going in equipoise, achieved his high position in the Order by merit and in- or, as it were, in oscillation, by the heat that radiates from dustry alone. He has not been pitchforked into high office , our orb. nor has he ever endeavoured by mere self-assertion to push Levi's commentary continues, that from this force or his way to the front. Love of the cause, and a desire to light, a universal solvent may be obtained, also a formative benefit humanity, have been the primary motive forces of and coagulative agent ; that it may be extracted from his great career. In the service of the Church he has been a bodies where it lies latent, in tho condition of fire, of im- faithful minister, and all the reserve energy which he could petus, of luminous gas, &c, &c, so as to imitate by various spare from his work, as a parish priest, he has devoted to manifestations all foi-ms of Creation. the cause of the fraternity. Bevevolence, in its finest Those of our readers who have no personal experience phases, is characteristic of him ; he has been a large con- of the so-called Phenomena of modern spiritualism, will tributor to the Charities, and his amiable lady, who is, we regard these lucubrations on the occult, as lacking a raison are almost inclined to think, as good, if not as great a d' etre, asmereemptyspeculations. Wehave, however, already Mason as himself, has liberally given from her own private observed that an occult principle will be proved, even by purse m aid of the same good cause. Socially our brother the movement of a pin without known cause against is most genial ancl kindly in all his relations with his fellow known natural law : and as evidence of much more, we creatures. In his parish he is loved and honoured by all, cite the pages of the Quarterl y Journal of Science, 1st July and he fulfils the obligations incident to his sacred calling 1871, and the pamphlet of William Crookes, F.R.S., en- with all the simple dignity of the venerable priest who has titled " Researches in the Phenomena of Spiritualism." been immortalised in Goldsmith's " Deserted Village." If London, 1874. the splendid talents which he has devoted to works of We adduce also the following curious instance, which no Christian charity and to the duties of our Order had been received theory can satisfactorily explain, from onr own expended upon mere clerical intrigue, he might have risen knowledge :— high in the Church. But he has been content to remain a A well-known spiritualist had been giving his experience. of what is called crystal-seeing, to a near friend of ours, to To trace out the circle of human knowledge: thence, whom he lent a fine large pure crystal for tho purpose of by conveying radii, to find the centre in Deity. trying whether he were gifted with the supposititious faculty To find a scale of proportion between effects, wills of a seer. Our friend , during several patient trials, could and causes, in order to ascend to tho great first will and see nothing in it but reflections of the objects around him cause. and of his own features. His housekeeper, an ordinary, To perfect a knowledge of tho analogies of ideas to their unpretentious, but decidedly truthful woman, entered his firs t source. study one evening upon some errand, and he casually handed To render religious truth as demonstrable as a geome- the crystal to her. Holding it up, she at once exclaimed, trical problem. " How very pretty ! " and proceeded to describe with viva- And the great magic secret has been symbolised by tho city, a forest scene and a herd of deer. The lights and lamp and poignard of Psyche, the Apple of Eve, the firo shadows of the foliage, the beautiful eyes and graceful stolen from Heaven by Prometheus, and the sceptre of movements of tho animals were minutely dwelt upon ; and Lucifer, as well as by the Redeemer's Cross. To possess she laid it down, supposing it to be a new and curious it in order to abuse and divulge it is to merit every punish- scientific toy. Our friend , as may be supposed, was much ment ; to possess as it should be possessed, is to have gained astonished, and took frequent subsequent opportunities of the Absolute. So says Eliphas Levi . repeating the experiment with his housekeeper, in the pre- (To be continued). sence of his wife and another. On each occasion, different spectacles were described , sometimes several scenes in suc- cession. At last, desirous of turning the matter to some CORRESPONDENCE. practical use, and of verifying the descriptions, ho requested We do not hold ourselves responsible for the opinions of our Cor ' that an absent person might be shown, and gave the name respondents. of a relative, with whom the seer was totally unacquainted. We cannot undertake to return rejected communications. After a pause she announced the appearance of a book, All Letters must bear the name and address of the Writer, not apparently bound in scarlet, and with gilt edges, open at necessarily for publication, but as a guarantee of good faith. the blank page behind the cover. This seeming highly GRAND LODGE HONOURS ! unsatisfactory as well as enigmatical, our friend demanded To the Editor of THE FREEMASON 'S CHRONICLE. to know the title of the book. The seer then described the DEAR SIR AND BROTHER , — " One who Knows " has replied to closing of the book, the appearance of its cover, and with "Legitimate Ambition " in strong terms, and, according to the evidence some hesitation spelled out the small gilt letters of tho first submitted, certainly not too strongly, but he has not indicated any word in its title. It was " Postage." Our friend and his method whereby the " dead lock " complained of might bo altered, wife were instantly reminded of a ift recentl avoided or remedied. His advice as to " bowing the knee to Baal " is g y made to evidently not such as he would follow himself, for if otherwise he their relative, in furtherance of his pet hobby—the collect- would not have been " left out in the cold," and he will doubtless be ing of postage stamps—and at once recognised the descrip- aware that .many of the Grand Officers have not owed their promo, tion of the Posta ge Stamp Album, in which he was at the tion or distinction to any such low, selfish and unworthy motives, at time almost absorbed, classifying and transferring to its least none that I know of. In such cases we can but reason from pages his numerous collection. Of this gift or this hobb what wc know, and to me it has long appeared that the real test for , y, Grand honours, in addition to the qualifications as to Masonic pro- the seer had no knowledge, any more than of the person ficiency and social respectability, is the support bestowed upon our invoked. charities. Tears ago no brother could be appointed a Grand Officer In this instance, it does not seem to us that Levi's Astral without having been a Grand Steward, and member of the Grand Lig ht theory covers all the ground. Tho manifestation of Steward's Lod ge, unless after the payment of a heavy fine ! I pro- pose, now that this rule is abrogated , to require that no brother shall the album was not in the mind nor swayed by the will of be called to the dais without having previously qualified as Life any person present, and the theory of spiritualists that the Governor of our Masonic charities, or served as Steward for thoso appearance was intended and determined by some intelli- most excellent institutions ! It would bo well , also, that as of late gent will, not there in the flesh , seems far more feasible. years it has beeu customary to appoint Deputy Provincial Grand Curious experiences occurred at subsequent experiments, Masters to Grand offices who have already distinctions of value in which were terminated b their own provinces, tho compliments paid to such brethren, and y an unforeseen calamity. indeed to any brethren in tho country should be more sparing l y given. Many of our readers will, no doubt, have witnessed the It should be remembered that in tho London District there is no Pro- remarkable and eccentric performances of the planchette, vincial Grand offices to bo obtained , and that a tremendous number of which we could also say a few words ; and in cases of hard working Masons and Past Masters never receive any recogni- where the planchette has spontaneously given information tion of their valuable services,whereas in the country, each Provincial Grand Lodge usually dispenses some dozen offices presumably to of facts unknown to the holder of it and to the spectators, worthy brethren, and in the course of years few PastMasters of average we do not see how the Astral Light theory can be tenable, Masonic zeal and ability are overlooked. In London several Lodges without some intelligent agency behind. have not a " riurple amongst their number ! " and yet many of their In crystal-seeing, it is asserted that the vision is not members are known throughout the City for their Masonic and actual ly shown in the crystal, which is only a medium general excellence. I think the number of red apron Lodges should aiding its conveyance be increased to 30 in tho London district, and permanent rank be ancl fixing the eye, but thrown upon given to Past Stewards as Past Grand Officers, and those who support the brain of the seer and reflected into the eye from in- tho charities—other conditions being equal — eventually promoted wards. The mystery still remains, how objects , foreign to from time to time. the seer's knowledge, and which must therefore be invented Fraternally yours, for the occasion by some external intelligence, can be pre- A YOUNG BROTHER . sented. Speculations upon these and upon many other analogous A G UINEA FOR JACK' S HOSPITAL .—Money is wanted to extend the marvels are cleared efficiency of ono of the noblest of our national charities— the most up by Eliphas Levi in a manner quite expressly national, indeed, of them all, yet at the same time more than satisfactory, to himself, but not so to us, who have not the national. That is, dear friends, tho Seamen's Hospital, late tho same insight into their secret springs and their correspond- Dreadnought , at Greenwich, open not only to British Soameu who ence with material laws. But he does give ns a faint ink- need laying np for repairs, but likewise to seamen of all nations ling of the value and power which may requiring to go into dock. To the f nnds of this excellent and sorely, be attached to ' ' symbols, and of the mathematical needed institution the Goldsmiths , tho Clothworkers , the Saddlers', skeleton which underlay tho Mercers', the Drapers', the Skinners', the Vintners', the Salters', the formula} of the alchymists, astrologers, wizards, and and last, not least, tho Worshipful Merchant Taylors' Company, havo shall we say Masons—of old. He asserts that Magic, in liberally subscribed—the latter to a donation of £31 10s having revealing the universal law of Equilibrium and the harmonn added a grant of free admission to their Convalescent Institu- resulting from the analogy of Opposilcs, attacks all science at tion at Bognor, which has accordingly received many the root patients from the Seamen's Hosp ital during the past year, , and preludes a revolution in every branch of However, the support of Jack's Hospital concerns not only the knowledge. To the generative principle of numbers it City and Port of London , but every Port in England—indeed , every attaches the generative principle of ideas, aud consequently Port aud Harbour all over the world. It is itself a Universal Harbour the generative principle of worlds, completing the imperfect of Refuge. In their fifty-fifth Annual Report, just published—a intuition of Pythagoras ; that it maintains a clear and pretty little blue book—tho managing body of the Seamen's Hospital absolute dogma Society apprise all whom it concerns—that is, everybody—that, for , and that the alpha and omega of uni- reasons which see : " Tho Committee ask tho public to como forward, versal motion (or existence), both of ideas and forms, it and increase the amount received iu Annual Subscri ptions from sums up m a few algebraic signs like an equation. This £2,000 to £5,000, aud then, if on an average £50 annually be received dogma is what he calls the Law of Equilibrium , or the from each Port that sends patients to tho Hospital in the course of balance which results from the analogy tho yonr, tho Society will bo established on a sound national basis." of opposites. This appeal is now made known to the world at large by the ono A knowledge of magic can alone give the solution of the periodical which can truly boaafc a world-wide circulation.—Punch, great problem of. the age, k.;—> M\\ February im, THURSDAY. DIARY FOR THE WEEK. 1418—Fraternity, Freemasons' Hall, Wellington-street , Stockton-on-Tees. R. A. 431—Ogle, Masonic Hall, Norfolk-street, North Shields. We shall be obliged if the Secretaries of the vari ous Lodges throughout the Kingdom will favour us with a list of their FRIDAY. Days of Meeting, &c. as we have decided to insert only those Rose Croix, 20 Royal Kent, Masonic Hall, Maple-street, Newcastlc-on-Tyne. that are verified by the Officers of the several Lodges.

IRELAND. SATURDAY, 19th FEBRUARY. MONDAY—793—Ashfield , Private Room, Cootehill , Co. Cavan. E. A.—Sinai Chapter of Instruction, Union Tavern, Air-stveet, Regent-street, THURSDAY—Prov. Grand Lodge, Armagh, Tontine Rooms, Armagh. at 8. EDINBURGH DISTEICT. MONDAY , 21st FEBEUARY. MONDAY—I t—St. Luke, Freemasons' Hall. TUESDAY—151—Defensive Band, Alexandra Hall, Cockbnrn-street. 43—Strong Man, Old Jerusalem Tavern, St. John's Square, Clerkemvcll , at 8 ,, R. A. 40—Naval and Military, Freemasons' Hall. (Instruction.) WEDNESDAY—112—St. John Fisherrow, Royal Hotel 183—Tranquility, City Terminus Hotel, Cannon-street, E.G., at 3. , Musselburgh. ' Hull THURSDAY—392—Caledonian , Freemasons' Hall. 1150—Marquess of Dalhousie, Freemasons , Great Queen-street. FRIDAY—223—Trafal gar, 51 Bernard-street, Leith. 236—York, Masonic Hall, York. 331—Phoenix of Honour and Prudence, Public Rooms, Truro. GLASGOW DISTRICT. 359—Peace anrt Harmony, Freemasons' Hall , Southampton. 461)—Merit. George Hotel , Stamford Baron, Northampton. MONDAY—332—Union , 170 Buchanan-street. 720—Panmure, Balham Hotel, Balham. „ 556—Clydesdale, 106 Rose-street. 735— Stoneleigh, King's Arms Hotel, Keuilworth. K. T.—St. Mungo Encampment, 213 Buchanan-street. 9S5—Alexandra. Masonic Hall , Holhcach. TUESDAY—413—Athol , 213 Uuehanan-strect. 1037—Portland , Royal Breakwater Hotel, Portland . „ 419—Neptune , 35 James-street. 1141—Mid Sussex, Assembly Rooms, Horsham. R. A.—67—Cathedral , 24 Struthers-strect. 1238—Gooch , Prince Alfred Hotel , Southall. WEDNESDAY—117—Partick St. Mary, Freemasons' Hall. Particle. 1502—Israel, 22 Hope-street, Liverpool. 510—Mary hill, 167 High-street, Maryhill. R.;A. 1051—Rowley, Masonic Room , Athemcum, Lancaster. THURSDAY—553—St. Vincent, 162 Kent-rond. Rose Croix, Shakespeare, Masonic Room, High-street, Warwick. ,, 670—Kenmuir, Freemasons' Hall , Springburn. FRIDAY—153—Royal Arch , School Room, Poltocksluuvs. „ 317—St. John, Freemasons' Hall , Ruthergleu. TUESDAY , 22nd FEBRUARY. „ 408—Clyde, 170 Buchanan-street. 14—Tuscan, Freemasons' Hall, W.C. 65—Constitutional , Wheatsheaf Tavern, Hand-court, W.C, at 7.0. (In- struction.) 860—Dalhousie, Royal Edward, Triangle, Hackney, at 7.30. (Instruction.) 1196—Urban, Old Jerusalem Tavern , St. John's Gate, Clerkenwell, E.U. Metropolitan Chapter of Instruction, Jamaica Coffee House, St. Michael' s NOTICES OF MEETINGS. alley, Cornhill, at 6.30. St. John's Lodge, No. 3 his.—This Lodge hold their usual 253—Tyrian , Masonic Hall , Cower Street, Derby. meeting in their own fin.Il , at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, 18th February, Bro. 357—Apollo University, Masonic Hall, Oxford . lOKi—Elkington , Masonic Ucotns , New Street, Birmingham. Nelson in tho chair, supported by Urns. AV. Boll I.P.M., J. B. Young 1228—Beaeoiitrco , Red Lion , Loytonstone, at 8. (Instruction.) D.M., T. B. Boll S.M., J. Sellars S.W., Browulie J.W., J. Dick Secre- R. A. 103—Beaufort , Freemasons' Hall , Bristol. tary, Dunn Treasurer, Cameron S.D., Paton J.D., and Loudon Chap- R. A. 180—St. James's Union , Freemasons' Hall, W.C. R. A. 823—Everton, Masonic Temple, 22 Hope-street , Liverpool. lain. Tho following P.M.'s wero also present—McMillian , Smilie, Fletcher, and Bell , and amongst the Visitors, J. B. MeNair I.P.M. WEDNESDAY, 23rd FEBRUARY. 332. At tho request of the K.W.M., Bro. T. B. Bell initiated three 193—Confidence, Masons' Hall, Masons'-avenue, at 7.30 (Instruction.) candidates, working tho ceremony on two separate occasions. There- 1521—Duke of Connaught, Havelock Tavern, Albion-road, Dalston , at 8.0. (In- after Bro. J. McMillian P.M. raised twclvo brethren to tho snbliruu struction.) degree of Master Masons, both ceremonies being wrought with that 199—Peace and Harmony, Royal Oak Hotel, Dover. (Instruction.) care and completeness which make this ono of the best as well as tho 990—Sondes , Eagle Hotel , East Dereham, Norfolk. 103»—St. John's. George Hotel , Lichfield. oldest Lodgo iu tho west of Scotland. R. A. 357—Apollo University, Masonic Hall, Oxford. R. A. 503—Belvidere , Star Hotel , Maidstone. Rose Croix, Philips, Athenasum, Lancaster. Royal Athelstail Lodge, No. 19.—Tho installation meeting Prov. Grand Lodge of Oxfordshire, Sholdoniau Theatre, Oxford. of this Lodgo was held, for tho first time since its removal from tho Terminus Hotel, on Thursday, the 10th inst., at tho London Tavern, THURSDAY, 24th FEBRUARY. Bishopsgatc-street. Bros. Black W.M., E. Grabham S.W., Rice P.M. as Genera l Committee, Girls' School , Freemasons' Hall , at 4. J.W., Starling P.M. Treas., W. II. Bywater P.M. See, and many 27—Egyptian, Hercules Tavern , Leadenuall-streot , E.C. (Instruction.) brethren ; Past Masters Bros. C. Tyler, Whitmore, Pound, "Williams , 435—Salisbury, Union Tavern , Air-street, Regent-street, W. at 8. (Instruction.) ltico Nicholson Goldsmith and Potter. Tho Lodgo was opened, and 12(10— Hervey, 152 Fulham-road , at 8. (Instruction.) , , 14S0—Marquess of Ripon , Albion Tavern, Albion-road , Dalston. (Instruction.) the minutes wore confirmed. Mr. F. E. W. Collard was initiated. degree. The working of tho 78—Imperial George , Asxhcton Arms Hotel , Middleton , Lancashire. Bro. C. Jeppes was passed to tho 2nd 100—Friendshi p, Crown and Anchor Hotel , Quay, Great Yarmouth W.M. was worthy of attention , from its perfect intonation and tho im- 807—CnblwU , Masonic Hall , Thea t re Street, Norwich. pressive mamier of delivery. A board of installed masters was formed, 960— St. Edward' s, Literary Institute, Leek, Stafford. aud Bro. E. Grabham S.W. was dul installed b Bro. Bywater P.M., R. A. 57—Hmuber , Freemasons' Hall , Osborn-strect , Hull. y y R. A. 210—Sacred Delta 27 W.M. s and P.M.'s being present. The W.M. then invested his , Masonic Temple, Hope-street, Liverpool. ' R. A. 279—Fortitude , Freemasons' Hall , Uali'ord-street, Leicester. o '.licers—Bros. Black I.P.M., Hollingsworth S.W., Allen J.W., Starling P.M. Trea., W. II. Bywater P.M. See., Charles S.D., J. W. Foster FRIDAY, 25th FEBRUARY. .1.1)., H. Glenn I.G., Pound P.M. W.S., and J. Gilbert P.G. Tyler, 509—Fit/.roy, Head Quarters , Hon. Artillery Company, City-road. Middlesex Tyler. The W.M. iu fueling terms adverted to the death, 8IS1—Finsbury, ' Rosemary Branch Tavern , Islington , N. of a brother of tho Lodge with whom they had beeu associated for 1278—Burdett Coutts, Approach Tavern, Victoria Park , at 8. (Instruction ,) 1305—Clapton , White Hart, Clapton , a'. 7.30. (Instruction.) so many years. Bro. Dr. Whitmore, in a very excellent speech , paid a 1507—Metropolitan , 209 Peutonville-road. (Instruction.) just tribute to Bro. the late John Savage, he spokoof him as a thorough 1395— Gladmuir, Rod Lion Hotel , Burnet , Herts. good Mason ; and one whom the distinguished brethren present knew R. A. 471—Silurian , Freemasons' Hall, Dock-street, Newport , Mon. and appreciated for his good qualities, which were known not only to tho members of the Lodge of which he was so distinguished an ornament SATURDAY, 12th FEBRUARY. but also to the outer world. In order that his name shonld bo per- R. A.—Sinai Chapter of Instruction, Union Tavern, Air-street, Regent-street, petuated a committee had been formed. Bro. Bywater then read tho &t 8* resolution , which had been placed on tho minutes, as follows :—That WEST YORKSHIRE. the members of the Royal Athelstau Lodge, No. Ill, deep ly sensible of the loss which they and tho Craft havo sustained by tho death of M ONDAY . their respected Bro. John Savage P.M. P.G.D. feel it due to his R. A. 139—Paradise , Freemasons' Hall, Surrey-street, Sheffield. memory to place on tho record of their proceedings the expression of their high admiration of his Masonic character and attainments. WEDNESDAY. Asa working Mason, and on all subjects relating to the ceremonies and 304—Philanthrop ic, Masonic (tall , Great Gcurge-strcet , Leeds. observances of the Order, he was equalled by few and surpassed by 12s3—Hyhurn, Private Rooms, Town Hall-street , Bowcrby-bridge. R. A. 258—Amphibious , Freemusous's Hall , Heckmoudwlke. i:oue. As a member of Grand Lodge he brough t to bear on all sub- R. A. 290—Prosperity, Masonic Hall, South-parade, Iluddersficld. ject s that came under his consideration great sagacity. In Masonic TllUKSDAY. Charities his benevolent sympathies were also enlisted in the support of deserving objects. The kindness of his disposition, characterised as 810~Craven , Devonshire Hotel , Skipton. 904—Phoenix, Ship Hotel, Itutherham. it was by great heartiness and cordiality of manner, rendered him deservedly popular with all who knew him, and he supplemented I' ltlDAY. these qualities by an earnest regard for the welfare and prosperity R. A. (11—Sincerity, Freemasons' Hall, St. John's-placc, Halifax. of the Craft. His memory will be perpetuated by every brother II. A. 242—Magdalen , Guildhall , Doncastcr. with the deepest feelings of regard and gratitude. It was resolved SATURDAY . that a copy of the foregoing resolution and a letter of condolence 11(12—Wharncliffe , Rose and Crown Ho el , Pcnistonc. be sent to tho relatives of the late brother, and that printed copies 11. A. 308—Affability, Station House, Bottoms, Eastwood. be forwarded to every brother of the Lodge and other Masonic friends. Bro. Goddard gave notice of motion—"To consider the desirabi. DURHAM AND ItfORTHUMBERLAND. lity of raising a sum sufficient to make the Lodge Vice-President cf Max HAY . tho three Masonic Charities." A distressed brother was relieved 42 1—Borough , Freemasons' Hall. West-street , Gateshead. with the sum cf £10 10s. Bro. Whitmore P.M. proposed that an M. M. 124—Union , Freemasons' Hall, Queen-street, Sunderland. address of congratulation be sent to H.R.H. the Prince of Wales WJ:D.\L'SI>AY . M.W.G.M. on his safe return from India. Bro. Goldsmith P.M. pro- posed that a vote of thanks be recorded on the minutes, and the 1119—St. Bede, Meel anics' Institute, Jarrow. usual jewel be presented to the W.M., on his retirement from tho }I. JI, Northumberjind uuU Berwick, Mtwoaic Hall, Manle-itveet, Newcastle. on-Tvae, ~ chair, for the efficient maimer be had discharged his duties during hi* ill for thirteen months tho funeral expenses were ordered to be paid, Tho Lodgo was then closed , and the brethren, 70 in , year of office. tho case of the widow to bo considered on a future occasion. £1 was sat down to a very recherche banquet, provided by the number, also voted to relievo the temporary necessities of a brother. The Company, under the personal superintendence of Bro. Whitfield. The Lodge was then raised to tho 2nd degree and Bros. G. W. Wheeler table presented a magnificent appearance ; tho menu was perfect, and , aud Abraham Abrahams was raised to tho F.C. degree. The Lodge the viands and wines gave great satisfaction. Grace was said by the was theu opened in the 3rd degree when the R.W.M. raised a brother Rev. Bro. P. Holden, G. Chaplain Middlesex. Tho W.M. proposed the , to that sublime degree. usual loyal and Masonic toasts, and, in mentioning that of H.R.H. the W.M. the Grand Master, wished him a speedy and safe return to his native country, in renewed health and vigour. (Loud cheers.) Bro. London Lodge, No. 108.—Tho installation meeting of this Mason P.G.S.B. returned thanks for the toast of the Grand Officers in Lodge was held on Saturday, the 12th inst., at the Ship and Turtle, very eloquent terms, and was followed by Bro. J. Smith P.G.P. The Leadenhall-street. Present—Bros. Hyde Pullen P.G.S.B. W.M., W.M. then proposed tho health of a noblo brother who had honoured Sims S.W., E. Do Rho Philipo J.W., R. W. Stewart P.G.D. Treasurer, them by his presence. He was ono who was always appreciated. and P.M.'s Le Maitre, F. Giles, Dudley Rolls, W. Jones, Snellgrove, His Masonic qualifications were well known and always respected, &c. The Lodgo was opened, and tho minutes wero confirmed. and whenever ho was present tho brethren were proud to havo him Messrs. A. Collard and B. F. Cramer were duly initiated into the among them. (Loud cheers.) There wero also three brethren of Order. Bro. Wright was passed to tho second degree. Bros. Hora- tho Province present, and ho need not say that they wero equally Edell and Holloway were raised to tho third degree. A board of In. welcome. Bro. Col. F. Burdett, who, ou rising, was received with stalled Masters was formed, and Bro. E. Do Rho Philipo, P.G.D. enthusiastic cheers, said he was proud to hold tho position of P.G.M. Kent, tho W.M. elect, was installed into tho chair by Bro. Hyde of Middlesex, and also pleased to see three members of tho Province Pullen, in a manner that was a pleasure to listen to. The W.M. then present. Ho spoko of H.R.H. Princo Leopold having been appointed invested his officers:—Bro. Jefferson S.W., Alphonso as J.W., R. P.G.M. for Oxfordshire. Ho said he had been present at many W. Stewart P.G.D. Treas. aud acting Hon. Sec. Green S.D., Lodges, but he had never seen better working—everything in con- Alphonso J.D., Smith I.G., Davidson D.C, and Gilchrist P.M. Tyler. nection with tho ceremony had been fully carried out, aud ho might Bro. R. W. Stewart proposed that a Past Master's jewel should bo say, with pleasure, there had been no hitch. On behalf of himself and presented to Bro. Hydo Pullen I.P.M. for tho valuable services ren- tho brethren of tho Province of Middlesex, ho bogged to return them dered by him to tho Lodge during his year of office, and tho regard his sincere thanks. (Cheers.) Bro. Collard replied to the toast of and esteem he is held in. The Lodge was then closed, and tho tho Newly Initiated. Bro. Dr. Whitmore then rose, and said : The brethren sat down to ono of those recherche banquets Bros. C. and A. W.M. has proposed tho toast of tho distinguished visitors holding Fainter are so successful in supplying. Tho W.M. proposed the Grand Offices , but there were also many present who held high posi- usual loyal aud Masonic toasts. The toast of tho Grand Officers could tions by their literary aud other qualifications, and among them was not havo found a more able and eloquent exponent than Bro. ono not unknown to fame—that was Bro. Charles Dickons. (Loud J. Philbrick P.G.D., Q.C. Bro. Hyde Pullen then said he cheers.) He was tho W.M. of tho Maybury Lodge. He mentioned had to propose a toast ho was sure would be acceptable to the other names seriatim, and said they were always pleased to see them. brethren, and that was the W.M., ho had known him from infancy, He would couple tho toast with one whom all respected as a good man and and folt proud to havo had tho pleasure of installing him. Bro. a good Mason, and that was Bro. Geo. Lambert. (Cheers.) Bro. Lambert Philipo was well calculated to fill the chair, ho was not now to Free- returned thanks for the toast in his nsnal happy and genial manner. masonry, holding, as he does, Provincial Grand Honours. (Cheers.) Bro. Black I.P.M. proposed the toast of tho W.M., who was a good Tho VV.M. said ho was fully impressed with the kind words of Bro. working Mason, and one who would efficiently carry out the duties Pullen, and so long as he had the co-operation of the officers of the required of him. The W.M. replied. Ho waapleased to see the manner in Lodge and the brethren, it would lose none of its prestige. Bro. which the brethren had received the toast. His erea t aim would bo to Cramer returned .thanks for the toast of the Newly Initiated. Bro. F. study their comfort, and it afforded him great satisfaction to hear Binckes P.G.S. returned thanks, in his usual fluent manner, for the the expressions of Bro. Black and the brethren, who had so cordially Visitors, who wero Bros J. Philbrick P.G.D., Q.C, G. Cordwell P.G.R. responded. Tho comfort and welfare of tho Lodge had always received Middlesex , Dr. Ramsay P.M. 259, H. King 72, W. H. Ransford 795, his utmost attention, and with their co-operation ho hoped to continue Fletcher 1216, W. R. Pullen 175, Snolgrovo 12, Lawson 144, Heald to do so. Bro. Goldsmith P.M. proposed tho toast of tho I.P.M., Bro. 1365, Shand 1507 and H. M. Levy P.M. 188. The W.M. in proposing Black. He possessed true Masonic talent, which they all fully tho Past Masters, mentioned their qualities. They required no eulo- recognised. Bro. J. Smith P.G.P. said he was pleased to havo a toast gium on his part, so he would merely connect with the toast the name placed his hands, and that was the Past Masters. There were 13 of Bro. Hyde Pullen, whom it was only to know to respect. The present ; they were all able to perform their duties perfectly. They toast having been duly honoured, that of the Treasurer was had seen the I.P.M., Bro. Black , perform the ceremonies, and Bro. given, also that of the Wardens and Officers , and tho Tyler's toast Bywater's rendering of tho ceremony of installation was perfect; ho concluded a very agreeable evening. Bros. Snelgrovo, Cramer and hoped they would live long to enjoy their proud position of Past Heald contributed to tho harmony. Masters of so celebrated a Lodge. Bro. Rico P.M. responded. Tho toast of tho Masonic Charities was given, coupled with the names of Peace Lodge, No. 149, West Yorkshire.—This Lodge Bros. Little and Binckes. The W.M. had consented to act as Steward held its regular meeting ou Saturday, tho 12th of February, at 6 for the Girls' School, and he was sure tho Lodgo would bo to the front o'clock, p.m., in tho Masonic Rooms, Meltham. Present—Bros. with a worthy list. The Charities were carefully looked after. Tho Charles Rayner W.M., Mhirod Earnsliaw S.W., David Cairns J.W., toast having been responded to, the toast of tho Treasurer and C H. Rodfcru P.M. Secretary, Daniel Wood P.M. Treasurer, H. W. Secretary was given. Among tho visitors were Bros. Col. Burdett Wrigloy as S.D., John Ellis as J.D., Wm. Sugg l.G., Henry Buckley P.G.M. Middlesex, C. It. Jardiue 56, N.Y., II. Brett W.M. 131, J. Tyler Past Masters Bros. Geo. Heywood, Thomas Allen Hai gh Masou-P.G.S.B., R. W. Stuart P.G.D., A. J. Lewis P.P.G.J.W. P.P.G.D., Wm . Haigh, Wm. Myers, aud several other brethren. Tho Middlesex , A. II. Liilcy P.M. 12, G. Page P.M. No. 1, Coxago J.W., minutes of last Lodgo meeting wero read and confirmed, when tho 751, It. W. Little S.G.W. Middlesex, F. Binckes P.G.S., Spicer 509, W.M. rose and said :— " Brethren : Having been placed in tho position Sims 115, D. James P.M. 969, Klcnck P.M. 1339, W. Wilson which I havo now the honour of occupying in this Lodgo, it falls to P.P.G.W. Herts, Gibson 142, J. 13. Sorrill Green 1491, C. W. Thompson my lot, this evening, to havo to discharge a very pleasant duty, and 969, W. Bateman 12, and II. M. Levy P.M. 188, &c. although I feel very conscious of my inability to do that justice to it which it so much dcrsorves, yet I feel sure that you will all agree Egyptian Lodge ot Instruction. No. 27.— This Lod ge with mo when I say that no brother could hel p but experience hold its usual weekly meeting at Bro. Maid well's, tho Hercules, Lcaden- great pleasure and feel very proud of having tho privilege of dis- hall-street, on Thursday evening last, 17th February, at 7.30. Present charging such a duty. Tho duty to which I refer, brethren , is that of —Bros. Brient W.M., Ellis S.W., Hill J.W., Salmonese S.D., Hollands having, on behalf of tho Lodgo, to present to Bro 0. II. Redfearn P.M. J.D., Maidwell I.G., Grammer Hon. Sec., and Austin P.M. Preceptor. a Past Master s Jewel, as a token of esteem and regard for tho long, The ceremony of raising was rehearsed , Bro. T. Jennings being tho faithful and valuable services ho has rendered to the Lodge, and as a candidate. The 1st section of the 3rd lectuvo was worked by the mark of tho high estimation in which ho is held by tho brethren. You W.M., assisted by the brethren. The Lodge was then resumed to the are all aware, from the minutes which have just been read and con. 2nd degree and tho 1st and 2nd sections of the lecture were worked firmed , that, at our last Lodgo meeting, a resolution was passed to by the W.M., and the 3rd section by Bro. Horsley, assisted by present him with this jewel, and I can assure you, brethren , that in tho brethren. All Masonic business being ended, tho Lodgo was the passing of that resolution a spontaneous unanimity was displayed closed iu ancient form. The fifteen sections will bo worked in this such as is seldom to be met with anywhere ; and I must also say that Lodgo next Thursday evening (21th February) at 7 o'clock pre in making the proposition Bro. P.M. Wood, with his usual tact, very cisely. Bro. Musto P.M. will preside, Bro. Austin P.M. being S.W accurately gauged the feelings of the brethren on the subject, as did and Bro. Horslev J.W. also Bro. P.M. Doctor Haigh, when he so promptl y seconded the pro- position. The jewel has now been purchased , and au inscription en- Strong Man Lodgo of Instruction, Ho. 45.—This graved upon it , which I will read to you :— ' Presented bv the Lodgo of Lodge held its weekly meeting at tho Old Jerusalem Tavern , St. "Peace, 149, to Bro. C. H. Redfearn P.M., for faithful services. John's Gate, E.C, on Monday, 11th February . Present—Bros. Stock February 1876.' That is the inscription , brethren , and here is tho W.M., Hill S.W., Lake J.W., 1'ilbeam S.D., A. W. Cook J.D., Todd jewe l, which I shall now have very great pleasure in presenting to I.G., Tolmie Dep. Preceptor, Halford Treas., Killick Hon. Sec. The Bro. Redfearn , if he will kindly step forward." Bro. F.A1. Redfearn, Lodge was opened in the usual manner, and the minutes confirmed. then advanced to the pedestal , and the W.M., in a very impressive Bro. Powell passed to the degree of F.C. The W.M. worked the 1st manner, addressed him as follows:—" Bro. P.M. Redfearn, by referring section , aud Bro. Tolmie the 2nd , 3rd, 4th and 5th. The ceremony to the books, I find that you havo now been a member of this Lodgo of installation will be rehearsed on Monday, 6th March. for 18 years, you have been a P.M. of the Lodgo 15 years, yon havo acted as Secretary of the Lodge 10 years. During the time that yon Thistle and Rose Lodge —This Lod have been a member of tho Lodge you havo acted as purveyor for a , No. 73. ge held its -; regular meeting on the 15th [February , at 170 Buchanan-street. great number of year. , in addition to performing your duties as Sec. Glasgow. Present—Bros. George McDonald R.W.M., J. Bannerrnan 1 believe that at a very early period of your Masonic career D.M., Jas. Balentiue S.M., Alex. McLeod S.W., John Hanbridgo J.W. you embraced the opportunity of making yourself thoroughly ac- R. Richards Secretary, J. S. Amploford Treasurer, W. Kav S.D.. quainted with tho ceremonies ; and I also believe that for the last G. McDonald J.D., W. McFarlano D.C, D. Rames Steward , B. Lew teu or twelve years each succeeding new W.M. who has passed I.G., A. Kay Tyler, and P.M. Bro. T. Stuart. Business—The case of through this chair has been more or less indebted to yon for the a brother jv.atdeceased was laid before tbe Lodge, ami as, be bad been Continued c« page 12;J, INSTALLATION OF H. R. H THE PRINCE OF WALES.

HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS THE^ PRIN CE OF WALES , KG., g Most Worshipful Grand Master, &c., &c, having been graciously MyjA pleased to accept tho special Dedication, JPSL .A. SPLEUDID #lk HISTORIC AL STEEL ENGRAVING M WILL SHOETLY BE PUBLISHED, IhS/Ts^m ROYA L INSTALLATIO N ON THE 28TH OF APRIL LAST, /^w\ IN THE EOYAL ALBERT HALL , ^^^^^TO By BRO . EDWARD JAMES HARTT, S.W. No. 1201. ^ SSBHB B^ ^ § Application for Circulars and for all particulars to bo made to the ROYAL MASONIC INSTALLATION GALLERY COMPANY, 213 REGENT STREET, LONDON , W. THE THEATRES, &c. THEATRE EOYAL , COVENT GARDEN ". - At 7.0, THE MER- CHANT OF VENICE. At 8.30, CINDERELLA. iy,w.WAaai ^ IMAWAWAJA ^ DRURY LANE.-Ac 7.0, THE WHITE HAT. At 7.-13, WHITTINGTON AND HIS CAT. HAYMARKET. —At 7.30, A HAPPY MEDIUM. Ac 8.15, ANNE BOLEYN. LYCEUM —At 7.0, SIMl'SON AND CO. At 7.15, OTHELLO. ADELPHI. -At 7.0. VANDYKE BROWN. At 7.15, PEEP O' DAY, and MY OWN GHOST. a^^^^M^^a PRINCESS'S. -At 7.0, A HAPPY PAIR. At 8.0, RIP VAN WINKLE, and HEAD OP A CLAN. STRAND. —At 7.0, TWO TO ONE. At 7.45, A LESSON IN LOVE. At 67 BAEBICAN, E.C. 0.15, CRACKED HEADS, and THE DOCTOR'S BROUGHAM. VAUDEVILLE —At 7.30, A WHIRLIGIG, OUR BOYS, and A FEARFUL FOG. GAIETY. -At 7.15, OPERETTA. At 8.0, TOTTLE'S. At 10.0, A SPELLING BEE. EOYAL MASONIC BENEVOLENT OLYMPIC. -At 7.0, THE SERGEANT'S WEDDING. At 7.15, CLYTIE. At 10.0, MY WIFE'S DENTIST. INSTITUTION. DUKE'S. — At 7.0, A TEMPTING BAIT, BLACK EYED SUSAN ancl TOO TRUE. are informed, by Bro. JAS . TERRY, Secretary, GLOBE. — At 7.30, A BLIGHTED BEING. At S.l/i, THE DUKE'S WE DAUGHTER. On Monday, JO (Adapted from I'.leaV House.) that it is the intention of the Committee to pro- PRINCE OP WALES'S. —At 8.0, MASKS AND FACES. pose an increase in the annual allowance to the annuitants, COURT. — At 7.30, A MORNING CALL, BROKEN HEARTS, and A £45 for males and from £28 to £32 QUIET RUBBER. viz. : from £36 to , ST. JAMES'S —At 7.30, PRETTY POLL. At 8.15, ALL FOR HER. for females, a stop every member of the Craft will hail with CHARING CROSS —At 7.30, BROUGHT TO BOOK. At 8.15, MARRIE D intnnso satisfaction. Wo mentioned, last week, that ten IN HASTK , and SLIGHT MISTAKES. On Monday, THE DUKE'S DAUGHTER. additional widows would be placed on the roll of inmates. OPERA. COMIQUE . -At 7.15, A HORNET'S NEST. At 8.0, MADAME Two comparatively trifling errors occurred in our list, L'AROHIDUO , and TRIAL BY JURY. published last week, of the Stewards and their several CRITERION. -At 7.3D, CRYl'TOCONCUOrDSYPHONOSTOMA TA. MAN IS NOT PERFECT , and at a. 15, PIFF-1'AFF. contributions to the Eoyal Masonic Benevolent Institution. ALHAMBRA. -At 7.10, A QUIET FAMILY. At 8.0, DON JUAN, &.c. We hasten to correct them. In the one case Bro. Smithett ALEXANDRA PALACE.-This day, POPULAR CONCERT. On is set down as of Lodge 180, whereas it should have been Tuesday, BLACK EYED SUSAN. Ou Thursday, LONDON ASSU- RANCE. Open Daily, SKATING RINK, &e. Lodge 58. In the other Bro. Lucking is set down as of CRYSTAL PALACE.-This day, CONCERT. Open daily. AQUARIUM Lodge 1000, whereas he is of Locige 160. SKATING RINK, &c. ROYAL AQUARIUM SUMMER AND WINT ER GARDEN Open daily. CONCERT , &e. POLYTECHNIC-GABRIEL GRUB, AND THE GRIM GOBLIN HOLI- DAY BUDGET OF CURIOUS EXPERIMENTS. PROGRESS OF ROYALTY IN INDIA. THE YERIAL MERCURY. Many other entertainments. Open twice daily, at 12.0 and 7.0. Admission Is. OUR WEEKLY BUDGET. EGYPTIAN (LARGE) HALL.-MASKELYNE AND COOKE, daily at 3.0 and 8.0. J PARLIAMENT is gradually settling down to its work, HENGLER' S CIRQUE.-Daily at 7.30. and Wednesdays and Saturdays importance having been intro- at 2.30. several measures of on Friday last, the BANGER' S AMPHITHEATRE . - LADY GODIVA , at 7 0 daily duced. Thus, iu the House of Lords, and Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays at 1.30. ' Lord Chancellor introduced a Bill having for object tho BT. GEORGE'S HALL , LANGHAM PLACE. - M B. and M KS . establishment of a final Court of Appeal. The noble Lord's GERMAN REED. Thursday and Saturday at 3.0 ; other days at 8.0. speech on the occasion was a very able and exhaustive one, THE FREEMASON'S CHRONICLE can be ordered of any and clearly set before the House the character of the pro- ^ Bookseller iu Town or Country, but should any difficulty bo posed Court. After a f ew remarks from Lords Selborne and experienced , it will bo forwarded direct from the Office , on receipt Denman, the latter of whom denounced the measure as de- ot Tost Office Order for tho amount. Intending Subscribers should forward their full Addresses to prevent mistakes. structive of the constitution of their Lordships' House, the Monday and Post Office Orders to be made payable to W. W. MORGAN, Bill had a first reading. The sittings on at Barbican Office. Cheqnes crossed " London and County." Tuesday were very brief. On Thursday the Earl of Carnar- Tho Terms of Subscription (payable in advance) to THE von described the proposed exchange with France of terri- FREEMASON' S C HRONICLE are— tory in the Gambia. Twelve Months Tost Free , £0 13 G In the House of Commons, after the usual array of ques- Six Months dicto 0 7 0 Three .Mouths ditto 0 3 6 tions had been asked and answered , Mr. Sclater-Booth , on To the United States and France, 4s 3d per quarter, and to Friday, introduced a measure for the Valuation of Property, Germany, 4s 9d per quarter. j •which was subsequently read a first time. On Monday Mr. SCALE OF CHARGE S FOR Disraeli announced the composition of the new Royal ADVERTISE MENTS. 's engagements Advertisers will find T HE F REEMASON' S C III;O.\ ICLE an exceptionally Commission, to inquire into Her Majesty good medium for Advertisements of every class. with other powers on the question of fugitive slaves. The Per Page £3 0 0 House then went into Committee of Supply, and the Chan- Back Page £10 0 0 f cellor of the Exchequer, after a lengthened exposition General Advertisements, Trade Announcements, &u. single j purchase of column, 5s per inch. Double of the circumstances connected with the Column Advertisements Is of a sum not per ih.o. Special Terms for a Series of insertions on the Suez Canal Shares, called for the vote upjiiiv .tion. exceeding four millions sterling. The Marquis of Hart-, Butlas, "jflarriageg and Deaths, 6d per line. ingtoa sought to bave the motion postponed , but Mr. Die. raeli, in spite of a further appeal from Mr. Gladstone and Tho ex-judge, Sir John Coleridge, to whoso illness wo others, would only consent to an adjournment of the debate alluded in our last issue, died before the week was out, at till that day week, and this was assented to by the House. his residence, Heath Court, Ottery St. Mary, Devon, at On Tuesday leave was given to Mr. Hubbard to introduce the ripe age of eighty-five. The learned judge was a a Bill explanatory of the law relating to crossed cheques, nephew of the celebrated poet, Samuel Tayler Coleridge, after which occurred tho first division of the Session, on the and several members of the same family enjoyed more or second reading, moved by Mr. Rathbone, of the Municipal less literary reputation. He was born at Tiverton, in 1790, Officers' Superannuation Bill, which was carried by 101 to and was educated at Eton, which he left for Oxford, where 94. On Wednesday, Mr. Beresford Hope moved the second he carried off the Chancellor's prizes, for Latin verse, and reading of the Increase of the Episcopate Bill, the debate for the English and Latin essays, and took first-class on which stands adjourned till some day in July. On Classical honours. He was called to the bar in 1819, Thursday a Bill to allow Her Majesty to add to her titles became Recorder of Exeter and a Serjeant-at-law in 1832, was introduced by Mr. Disraeli, and read a first time. The and was raised to the Bench 1835. On his retirement, iu Merchant Shipping Bill passed its second reading. 1858, he was made a member of Her Majest y's Privy There is little to record of the further progress of H.R.H. Council. Eor a short time Sir John Coleridge was Editor the Prince of "Wales in his Indian tour. He has visited of the Quarterl y, and author of " Recollections of the Poet Jeypore, and, by tho latest advices, is enjoy ing a shooting Keble." He also brought out an edition of Blackstone'a excursion in Kumaon and the Nepaul Serai. The Royal Commentaries, in 1825. One of his sons is Lord Coleridge, party are advancing by easy stages towards Nepaul, and Chief Justice of the Common Pleas, and one of his daughters strike camp daily. On Tuesday the Prince and Lord is married to the present Bishop of Oxford. Aylesford each, shot a fine bear. It is gratifying to hear On Wednesday Mr. Gladstone was presented with the that all are in excellent health, and still more gratifying to freedom of the Turn ers' Company. The Master of the know that His Royal Highness, no long time hence, will Company, Mr. Edward Caffin , presided, and Mr. Jones, in be back again among us. The Bill for adding to the titles obedience to the chair, addressed Mr. Gladstone in a very of the Queen, which is tbe first " outcome " of tbe grand flattering speech, after which the ceremony of induction reception the Prince has met with in India, is now before was gone through with the usual formalities. The Right the public, and if, as we doubt not, it passes the two Houses, Hon. gentleman expressed his thanks for the honour con- Her Majest y, we presume, will henceforth be known as Em- ferred upon him that day, in a long and very genial speech , press of India as well as Queen of the United Kingdom of which was frequently interrupted by loud and hearty Great Britain and Ireland, &c, &c. applause. A few words from the Lord Mayor, who, with the His Grace tbe Duke of Abercom was present at the Lord Baroness Burdett-Coutts, Lady Pollock , and several other Mayor of Dublin's banquet, and took that opportunity of ladies, was present, and sundry complimentary votes congratulating the assembled company on the manifest im- brought the proceedings to a close. provement in Irish affairs which had occurred of late. As the year gets older, a great amount of activity is Among other matters he noticed as subject matter for con- noticeable- in the sporting world. At Oxford and Cam- gratulation was the diminution of emigration. He also bridge the crews are working hard, and will, in a short announced that it was in contemplation by the Government time, enter on a strict course of training. There were a to establish a museum of art and science in Dublin similar to number of athletic contests at the Agricultural Hall on that now existing in Edinburgh. His Grace is nothing if not Saturday ancl Monday. Then there has been the grand genial, and the whole tenour of his speech was marked by coursing event of the year (contest for the Waterloo Cup), the most perfect geniality. The sovereign is certainly for- the result of which we are unable to give. We note besides a tunate who can point to so admirable a representative of somewhat warm discussion is going on as to the merits or her rule as is our respected brother the M.W.G.M. of Grand demerits of football , owing to a player having died from Locige, Ireland. injuries received when playing the Rugby Union game. _ On Wednesday next the Oxford Masons will hold high fes We are the last people in the world to encourage games of tival. On that day, His Royal Highness Prince Leopold violence, but one fatal accident no more justifies the abuse will be installed Provincial Grand Master of Oxford. This so freely lavished on this popular game than a single death will no doubt materially strengthen the position of the in a railwav accident wonld justif y wholesale abuse of Craft in that province, and our Oxford brethren are to be railway travelling. Athletic exercise is an essential part of congratulated on having so illustrious a personage for their a man's early training, and the more—in reason of course— chief. The event will be ful ly chronicled in these columns we have of it the healthier, both in mind ancl body, are wo next week, and we doubt not the record will be a highly likely to be. Athleticism may be carried too far, as, on tho interesting one. other hand, it may be carried not far enough. The question His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh presided, is not one of excess or defect , but whether games in which on Wednesday evening, at the annual dinner, held at the nasty accidents occasionally, but very rarely, occur, should City Terminus Hotel, Cannon-street, of the friends and be encouraged. Anything like brutal violence in football supporters of the Warehousemen and Clerks' Schools. The or any sport must be sternly put down, but our English Lord Mayor, the Sheriffs, ancl other notabilities were pre- youth will have to be made of different stuff ere they give sent, and an agreeable evening was spent. The usual loyal up a healthy game because of a solitary fatal accident. toasts were given and responded to very heartily, that of The kind of athletic feats we feel most inclined to discourage Prosperity to the Institution being specially honoured. To- are of the class to which belong the recent so-called Inter- wards the close of the entertainment, a subscription list was national Walking Matches, where men back themselves to announced, amounting to the very handsome sum of 2,700 accomplish feats which they are never likely to be called guineas. upon to repeat in their every clay life. What good end does Tho annual dinner, held the same evening, at the it serve that Weston can walk his 110 or 115 miles in Westminster Palace Hotel , of the Associated Chambers of twenty-four hours ? He shows, of course, that ho has Commerce, was presided over by Mr. Sampson Lloyd, M.P., great powers of endurance, and no doubt he makes a and among the guests were tho Marquis of Salisbury, Se- comfortable penny out of the enthusiasm of his supporters, cretary of State for India , Lord Tenterden , General Schenk, but will he ever be called upon to put his walking powers to the United States' Minister, and a number of other influ- such a test as this ? These very big feats are well enough ential gentlemen. The Marquis of Salisbury replied to the ouce in the way, but again and again repeated , they become toast of Her Majesty's Ministers, eschewing party politics, a nuisance, and may, moreover, be harmful by inducing of course, but speaking at some length on the importance men to over-exert themselves. of our commercial interests in India , and expressing equall y, The charge of fraudulent bankruptcy brought against a of course, a feeling of satisfaction at tho purchase of the bootmaker of Hackney Road, has resulted in the committal Suez Canal shares. for trial of the defendant. The case for the prosecution of Several elections for vacant seats in Parliament have the Eup ion Gas Company is concluded. Council have recently taken place. The most important being that for addressed the iury in defence of their respective clients. Manchester in the room of our late Bro. Callender, who is The Lord Chief Justice has concluded his summing up, and succeeded by Mr. Jacob Bri ght, a staunch adherent of the the verdict which the jury have recorded is that of guilty Libera l party. Other elections are still pending. Mr. Hurst, against certain of the defendants, two being acquitted. lately returned , after a sharp contest, for Horsham, in place We wish these charges and prosecutions were a less con- of Sir S. Fitzgeral d, has been unseated on a petition by sp icuous feature of the age, and that people thought a little Mr. Justice Quain, so that a second contest looms in the more of the old maxim about honesty being the best policy. neav future. A deputation from the London Trades' Council, accom . panied by Mr. Charles Lamport, F.R.S., recently waited relieved to the amount of £700. The following brethren on the Duke of Richmond and Gordon on the subject of were present : Bros. R. J. Spiers, R. W. Stewart, C. A. the high price of meat. Mr. Odger, who was one of the Cottebrune, John Boyd, T. Cubitt, J. Wright, E. P. Albert , deputation, was quite right in saying that what cost Wilcox, C. Harcourt, J. Smith, B. Swallow, J. M. Sted- sixpence five-and-twent y years ago, costs a shilling now. well, C. Hogard, W. Howe, S. May, Poynter, T. J. This is not, perhaps, to be wondered at, if we bear in mind Sabine, Peter Matthews, H. Massey, W. H. Myers, F. how luxurious the mechanic and artisan classes have Binckes, Bingemann, H. Marsh, Barnard, R. Marsh, G. become, and how wasteful they are. A working man now- Bolton , Koch, Taylor, W. H. Lee, Holtham, Larlham, J. a-days will scorn to eat what satisfied his father, and Hervey, II. G. Buss, Pendlebury, H. M. Levy, G. Everett , what many a poor clerk is only too glad to put up with. W. Mann, H. Potter, Moore, Andrews, L. J. Drew, W. H. Nor in quantity either is he content with snch rations as Stephens, C. B. Payne, &c. his father throve upon . Then his wife, if he have one, has absolutel knowledge of cookery, and uses twice as y no Loyalty and Charity Locige, No. 1584, will be conse- much as is necessary. Of course, in the eyes of this class crated, at the Star and Gaiter Hotel, Kew Bridge, this day, of ht mean to be careful. Our readers people it is thoug Saturday, at 4 o'clock b Bro. James Terry P.G.D.C, Punch' s butler of some years since, who , y possibly remember Herts and P.Z. before accepting a new situation was anxious to know what " wines " were allowed in tho kitchen. If our memory fail not, the butler declined the service because The Percy Lodge of Instruction, No. 198, which has only port and sherry—which were good enough for the been in abeyance for some months, -will be resuscitated on parson—were allowed. People are so mighty grand now- Saturday, 26th inst., at Bro. Fysch's, the Jolly Farmers, a-days that people of plain habits, who look with any degree Southgate Road, corner of Church Road, Islington, when of affection on the simplicitv of by-gone clays, are held in Bro. James Terry, P.G.D.C. Herts, will rehearse the con- contempt. But to return to our deputation. Tho President secration ancl installation ceremonies, at seven o'clock. of the Council pointed out that the restrictions on the Brethren to appear in Masonic clothing. C. K. Killick, movement of cattle wero absolutely necessary, if we did not Hon. Secretary pro tern. wish our herds destroyed, ancl that to whatever cause the present high prices were attribut able, a falling off in tho number of beasts imported from foreign countries was not About 300 ladies and gentlemen assembled on Thursday one of them. The fact is, if people ate less meat food they evening, the 10th instant, at Freemasons' Hall, Great "would be better in health, and in pocket, too. Again, what Queen Street, to celebrate the 15th Annual Ball in aid of the Duke said about prices in Smithfield market is quite the Benevolent Fund of the St. James's Union Lodge, No. true. A man may buy there for eigbtpence or ninepence a 180. Dancing commenced shortly after nine, to the strains pound what the retail butcher sells at a shilling or f ourteen- of Coote ancl Tinney 's band, conducted by Bro. Coote pence. Poor gentlefolks, who struggle through life P.M., &c, and was kept up with unflagging spirit till nearly uncomplainingly, deserve our sympathy far more than the five o'clock a.m., when the company dispersed after assist- unthrifty working classes. ing at a most enjoyable reunion. The pleasures of the From abroad there is, as regards one country, some evening were very much enhanced by the untiring efforts satisfactory news to record. The Spanish armies under of Bro. Pillin J.W., the Hon. Secretary, to whom a great Quesada ancl other Alphonsist Generals have gained some part of the success may be ascribed. We may express a very substantial successes, and there is, therefore, a better hope that the object for which this Ball was held may bo prospect of this miserable contest being brought to an end. benefited by this successful gathering. We shall not, of course, cry jubilantly till we are well out of the wood, but we cannot restrain our feelings of exultation Royal Arch Companions will no doubt be gratified to that the fair provinces of Spain, which have been so long learn that a Chapter of Improvement is about to be formed , the theatre of war, seemly likely to enjoy once again the under dispensation from the new Clapton Chapter. A blessings of peace. In France the elections still exercise preliminary meeting was hold on Wednesday, 16th , at the the public mind. In Germany Prince Bismarck appears to White Hart Hotel, under the presidency of Comp. John be having it out with the press. From Turkey we hear Rumsey P.Z., at which the code of Bye-laws were arranged. the Bosnian insurgents have issued a manifesto against The committee will meet again on Wednesday next, at Count Andrassy's Note. They refuse to lay clown their 7 o'clock, to sign petition and complete arrangements. arms, and appeal to the justice of Europe. In such case the best course for Europe to pursue will bo to aid the Porto in bringing the latter's unruly subjects to their It is always a pleasure to us to announce that some senses. The reforms which have been submitted for the eminent brother is abont to bo presented with a testi- acceptance of the Sultan , with the approval of all the Great monial of his worth. Bro. Spiers, who for the past twenty Powers, and accepted by His Majesty without reserve, and years has held the important rank of Deputy Provincial without sacrifice of dignity on his part, are sufficient to G.M. in the Province of Oxford will, on Wednesday next, meet the legitimate demands of the insurgents, and we shall be thtis honoured by the brethren over whom he pre- rejoice mightily if Europe gives these troublesome people sided in that capacity so long ancl so meritoriously. Bro. to understand that peace is to be disturbed no longer. In Spiers resigned his office early last year, ancl in May an the United States the centennial celebration of Independ- Honorary Committee was constituted , with Bro. M. ence is the all-absorbing feature of tho day, ancl in Mclntyre, Grand Registrar, as its president, and several Masonry especially there will be one on a very grand scale. influential members of the Oxford ancl other Provinces as The Grand Commandery have invited Knights Templar members, among them Lord Skelmersdale D.G.M., the from all countries, and it is anticipated that some- Marquis of Hamilton S.G.W., the Earl of Jersey P.G.W., thing like fifteen thousand of them will he present. From the Earl of Shrewsbury ancl Talbot P.G.M. Staffordshire, Egypt we hear that Mr. Cave's departure has been post- Earl Percy P.G.M. Northumberland , Lord Holmesdale poned , and further, that a Burmese Embassy has reached P.G.M. Kent, Lord Balfou r of Burleigh P.S.G.W., the Suez on its way to Europe. There is, too, a rumour that hurl of Bectivo P.G.M. Cumberland , Sir M. Hicks Beach , the Empress of Austria will pay an early visit to this Bart. P.S.G.W., W. W. B. Beach P.G.M. Hants, T. F. country to see her sister, the Ex-Queen of Naples, at Halsey, P.G.M. Herts, Lieut. Col. A. W. Adair P.P.G.M. present residing here with her husband. Somerset, Maxwell Close P.G.M. Burmagh, T. Mansel Talbot P.G.M. South Wales, and others. Bro. Walter Thompson , W.M. 340, is the Honorary Secretary. There is also a local committee at Oxford, over which Bro. Reginald The Graud Locige of Benevolence held its usual monthly Bird , D.P.G.M. Oxon , presides, the Treasurer meeting being Bro. at Freemasons' Hall, Great Queen Street, 011 Thomas Randall, Prov. G. Treasurer. The Wednesday, list of the the 10th inst. ; there was a very numerous contributors is a very long one, and includes the names attendance of the brethren , owing no doubt to the many ot H.R.H. Prince Leopold, the Earl of Jersey, Lord distressing cases broug ht under the notice of the Board. Clifton , and very many of those above named as on the Bro. J. Clabon , the President , occupied the chair, and the Committee. We heartily congratulate Bro. Spiers on the Vice cha:rs were filled b y Bros. J. Nunn P.G.S. and J. honour in store for him. May he live long to enjov Brett P.G.P. Grants to the amount of £130, voted at the this substantial recognition of a long and faithful previous meeting, were confirmed , and. 29 new cases were service! sure basis ; and I havo, therefore, every confidence that we shall NOTICES OF MEETINGS. always find men able, ready, and willing to undertake any duty, and to occupy any position which may be entrusted to them. I assure Continued from page 119. you, in tho distribution of Grand Locige offices , as far as is practicable, instruction yon were enabled to give them in the ceremonies, and for distinction is conferred upon merit alone. Every name is submitted yonr advice and guidance in the conducting of the practical business to tho Grand Master, and the passport to his favour is zeal, energy, of the Locige. The officers of a lower degree have also been much and ability, and honour is done to those who have borne tho heat and indebted to you for the instruction they have received from yon. burden of the day. This is tho spirit in which our affairs havo beeu Your usefulness to tho Lodge has not euded here, but , as all the conducted for the last 15 or 16 years, and all things done straight- brethren very well know, whenever any workhashadto be done for the forward , without fear, favour, or affection, and unbiassed by any Lodge, no matter of what kind , you have always been found ready to extraneous influences. Hence our success. May that flourishing put your shoulder to the wheel and to work for tho good of the condition remain ; and, repeating the sentiments of Past Master Lacy, Lodgo with a zeal which has been altogether unsurpassable. It is on may we all bo spared to meet on similar occasions for many years to account of these great and valuable services, which you havo so freely come." Bro. Terry, responding, said : " This toast to tho Masonic rendered to the Lodge, that tho brethren havo agreed to present you Charities is, of course, moro intimately connected with Craft Masonry ; with this jewel, and I, in their name, havo now tho pleasure of hand- but wo are under great obligations to the Mark Grand Lodge, and, ing it to yon. I do so with tho fullest confidence that it will be indeed, to the members of this degree generally, for their very liberal highly prized by yon ; that it will bo treasured np by your family as and generous support. I will not dilate largely upon the subject, as an heir-loom ; not for its intrinsic value, but for tho warm aud kind Bro. Binckes is here, and we three Secretaries havo introduced a whole- feelings of tho brethren of this Lodgo, which it will ever havo the some rule, namely, whenever occasion arises, that brother should be effect of calling to your remembrance, and when yon aro gone hence allowed to plead for his Institution whose anniversary takes place and are no more ; when your spirit has ascended to that magnificent immediately following the meeting of any Lodge at which they happen mansion above, not made with hands, ifc will no doubt bo handed to bo present. Yon havo all heard of tho grand and glorious result down to your children, and to your children's children for many of the last Festival in connection with tho Benevolent Institution, ancl generations to come, who, in their turn, will look upon ifc with feel- I take this opportunity of expressing my sincere and heartfelt thanks ings of satisfaction and prido at the thought of haviug had an ances- for the great support with which the Mark and. other Lodges have tor in the olden times who was held in such high estimation among seconded my humble efforts. But, brethren, we require all tho help the Masonic brethren with whom it was his lob to associate." The wo can possibly obtain when we reflect that there are at tho present W.M. (then shaking hands with him) said, in a very fervent manner, time 46 candidates for the Girls' School, 59 for the Boys', and 58 for "JBro. P.M. Redfearn, allow me to congratulate] you, and may tho the Aged. I need not tell you that the interests of tho Boys' School Great Architect of the Universe give yon a long aud a happy life to is in excellent hands. In spite of the falso and malicious reports wear the jewel which has now been presented to you by the brethren that havo been spread , the calumnies, abuse, and dirty accusations of this Lodgo." Bro. P.M. Redfearn, in a very feeling manner, then which have been heaped upon ouv highly esteemed Bro. Binckes, ho thanked tho W.M. for tho very flattering terms in which he had has been enabled successfull y to refute them. I ara sure you have spoken of him, and of what ho had done for the Lodge ; ho also never lost faith in him, and will support him with redoubled con- thanked the brethren for their very handsome present, assuring them fidence." Bro. Binckes appealed on behalf of the boys with his well- that the jewel would be highly prized by him as long as he lived. known energy ancl apt allusions, and persisted in tho statement that It had always been his earnest desire to do all that he possibly could all the world are in favour of " Our Boys," which, while other pieces for the benefit of tho old Lodgo of Peace, and ho trusted at different theatres have a short or precarious existence, " Our that he should always merit a continuance of their good wishes. The Boys " has already had a run for 350 nights. Respecting the Mark Secretary then read a communication from tho Eoyal Masonic Grand Lodgo Benevolent Fund, he was happy to state that, by means Benevolent Institution for A ged Freemasons and Widows of Free- of the little annual gatherings, consisting of about 150 individuals, a masons, appealing to the brethren for their usual annual subscriptions sum of £600 had been invested in Canadian Guaranteed stock, to that Institution, which was liberally responded to, ancl some addi- and a sum of £200 to tho general fund. He wished them to under- tions made to the list of subscribers. The Locige was then closed, stand that a subscription of £5, or a collection of £10, entitles a and supper was served in the Lodgo room . brother to wear the Mark Charity jewel, which is presented , free of expense, by tho Grand Master in open Grand Lodgo. Bro. T. Mort- Temple Lodge of Mark Master Masons, JNO . 173. lock P.M. announced his intention of representing this Locige at tho — next anniversary. Several excellent songs wero sung, b Bros. Davis The installation meeting of this Locige was held at tho Green Dragon , y , Stepney, on Monday, tho 14th inst. There were present— Bros. Lacy Henley, and Wallington, ancl a whistling duct, extremely well per- W.M., Geo. Verry S.W., E. Gottheil J.W., Mortlock I.P.M. and Treas., formed, by Bros. Mortlock and Henley, was much applauded by the Hood Sec, tho rest of the officers , ancl a considerable number of brethren. brethren . Although only two years old , tho Lodge numbers 45 Sub- scribing members. Tho Visitors were—Bros. Binckes G.S., J. Terry, Domatic Lodge, JNO. 177. —The regular meeting of this Southwark Locige, Henley, Thistle, himonds, St. Mark's, J. Smith, Lodgo was hold on Tuesday, the 11th inst., at Anderton's Hotel, Fleet- St. Colom's, Geo. Yaxley Macdonald , and R. Bnrridge, W.M. Mac- street. Bros. Treadwell W.M., J. Willing jnn. S.W., Palmer J.W., donald. In the course of the evening Bros. S. H. Eawley P.M. 174, J. Smith P.G.P. Treas., Buscall S.D., G. Clark J.D., White I.G., John Newton P.M. 174, E. J. Moore P.M. 174, E. C. Davies 1278, ancl Spink D.C, ancl P.M.'s G. Everett I.P.M., Tims, Foulger, J. Brett Hicks wero regularly advanced to this degree. Bro. Lacy and the P.G.P., and Walford . Bros. Harris, Pinkey, Swallow, Norris, Rich - rest of the officers then vacated their positions, when Bro. Mortlock ard, Montague, Foxcroft, Scavd, &c. Tho Lodge waa opened, and the I'.M. assumed the chair, appointed two Grand Officers as temporary minutes were confirmed. Bros. Jennings and Friend were raised to tho Wardens, and proceeded to instal Bro. Geo. Verry W.M. for the year. third degree ; Bros. Gwynn, Cook and J. Abrams were passed to the The ceremony was performed with that steady and quiet deliberation , second degree, and Messrs. J. P. Killingback, Moss, Jewell and J. Jer« pleasant to tho ear ancl clear to tho understanding, for which that niugs were initiated. Bro. J. R. Foulger P.M. proposed that tho brother's working is famous. Bro. Verry then appointed his officers initiation fee be increased to £10 10s, which was carried unan '. as follow :—E. Gottheil S.W., J. Hood J.W., T. Mortlock P.M. Treas., mously, ifc was also decided that no brother bo a country member Sturtivanfc Sec, Marsh M.O., Snow S.O., Mole .1.0., Cimdick S.D., unless ho resides ten miles from tho Lodge. The Locige was then Wallington J.D., Geo. Hollington J.G., N. Glnckstoin D.C, John closed , aud tho brethren , nearly a hundred in number, adjourned to a Horth Ross W.S., Grant Tyler. Bro. Verry , presenting the W.M. with very excellent banquet, where the usual loyal toasts were given and a P.M.'s jewel, observed that ifc is not an idle compliment which has harmony prevailed. The visitors wore Bros. H. Massey, Hollis, been engraved on the reverse of the jewel , but ono richly deserved by Meudly, Rowe, Cruikshank, Atkins, Harper, Phillips P.G.P. and Bro. Lacy. He hoped Bro. Lacy would live for many years to wear Graham. this jewel, and give his services to the Lodge. Bro. Lacy replied in suitable terms, after which a vote of thanks to Bro. Mortlock , for the St. James's Union. Lodge, No. 180.—The first meeting o* excellent manner in which he performed tho installation , was unani- this Locige since tho installation took place on Tuesday, the Sth ult., mously carried. The Locige business being concluded , a banquet when tho W.M. being on the Continent, the chair was occupied by followed , after which the loyal and Mark Masonic toasts were pro- Bro. Bubb P.M. Treas., the rest of the officers being in their jilaces, ceeded with. Responding to tho one of the Grand Officers, Bro. viz. : Bros. W. C Parsons I.P.M., A. Annett S.W., L. B. Pillin J.W., Binckes G.S. said : " I will lose no time in making a few observations, H. A. Stacey P.M. Hon. Sec , S. Smith S.D., E. S. Harrison J.D., E. and they shall be brief. I do so with mingled feeling;! cf pleasure Farwig I.G., and Stollard W.S., also Bros. Stonor P.M., Ilert'P.M., and and pain. You are all aware of the loss we have sustained in tho severa l other brethren. A ballot was taken for a gentleman to bo death of our Deputy Grand Master, Bro. Romainc Callcuder. Having initiated into tho Order, and was unanimous in his favour, but he been closely associated with him during many years, I can speak of did not arrive in time to bo shown the light of Freemasonry. Bro. his kindl y disposition , tho great services he has rendered , ancl the Heathcote was passed to the second degree. Two members of the liberal and material support we have received at his hands ; and in his Lodge were relieved from the Benevolent Fund , ancl there being no pnblic career, outside Freemasonry, he was one who could never say other business the Locige was closed and adjourned to the second nay to any request, and always ready at the call of duty. But I will Tuesday iu March. not now on this festive occasion indulge in any sentimentality, for it is with us as it is with States ancl Nations— ' Le roi est mod , vivc le Confidence Lodgo of Instruction, lTo.193. —The anniver- roi. We deeply deplore our loss, aud shed a tear of sympathy ovei sary of this Lodge was celebrated at Masons' Hall, Masous' -avenue, tho grave of tho departed friend ; but , on tho other hand , we have Basiughall-strcet , E.G., ou Wednesday, the lGth inst. A considerable cause to rejoice in having acquired the services of a nobleman so number uf brethren attended , no doubt induced by the announcement highly esteemed as Lord Skelmersdalc to fill the vacant post. The that the ceremonies of consecration and installation would be rehearsed readiness with which the successor was secured shows the exhaustless by those two celebrated Masons, Bros. Terry and Constable. Jt would vitality of this degree, and proves the wisdom of Earl Carnarvon be superfluous to enter into a detailed description of the excellence when lie said that no society or institution should ever place entire which distinguished their performance, tbe names of the two brethren dependence upon one individual alone, but there should always be being sufficient to indicate the manner in which their respective some one ready whose practical training and general abilities will duties wero conducted. The comp leteness of tho effect was clue, in enable him to supp ly the place whenever emergency may arise. I am great measure, to Bro. Miller P.M., to whom tho musical part had been thankful , and, with proud and heartfelt enthusiasm , suy, that the entrusted. Bro. Tuninand , the W.M. of tho Addiscombe Ledge, was ¦ studious and thoughtful now take the greatest interest in Mark installed, and he, with appropriate addres ¦< s to each, appointed his Masonry, which, I am sure, they must find placed ou a sound aud officers , namely—D, Poseuor S.W,, Churchward J.W., J. Couatablo Treas., Pitt Sec, Hollands S.D., Croaker J.D., Ockenden l.G. A vote Freemasonry. After notices of motion, in accordance with tho bye- of thanks to Bros. Terry, Constable, and Miller ended the proceedings. laws, for sums of money to be given to the Masonic Charities, the The brethren having partaken of refreshment, at which Bro. E. Lodge was closed , ancl the brethren adjourned to pay homage to tho Gottheil P.M. and Preceptor presided , tho usual toasts wero given good things of life, and passed an harmonious evening. and responded to, during which Bros. F. Binckes and Raynhain Stewart unexpectedly entered ; they wero received with loud acclama- Star Lodge, No. 219.—This Lodge held its regular meeting tions of pleasure. Bro. Terry, in his response, pointed out the necessity on Monday, the 14th February, at their own Hall, 12 Trongate, Glas- of steady support to tho Benevolent Institution, and declared that gow. Present—Bros. John Morgan R.AV.M., J. Martin D.M., AV. if every brother were to subscribe five shillings a year a greater Anderson S.M., J. Horn S.W., A. Mearns J.AV., F. Dow Secretary, J. number of applicants might reap the benefit of the annuities, which, Sharp Treasurer, J. Gardner S.D., J. Hill Organist, J. Pearson Tyler. at the same time, could be considerably augmented. He was sure so Visitors—J. Allen D.M. 28, Wheeler 73, Muir, Buchan 103, A. Jack small a sum can easily be spared , and he thought should willingly R.AV.M. 128, Watson , J. Louttit R.AV.M. 413, AVood R.AV.M. 441, be subscribed by every individual. Bro. Constable, replying to the J. Law I.P.M. 570, ancl J. Duthio Z. 67. Business—The R.AV.M., on toast, " Prosperity to the Confidence Lodgo of Instruction ," said that, behalf of himself , tho officers ancl a few friends, presented tho Lodgo wero he possessed of tho power of a Demosthenes, he could not more with a first class harmonium. Bro. Hill, the newly appointed Organist, fully convey to tho brethren his sentiments of gratitude than is in the course of the evening showed the capabilities of the instrument. conveyed by the three simple words ' I thank you.' The duties he The R.W.M., in his careful and elaborate stylo, then initiated three had had the honour to perform that evening, however onerous, wero candidates, Messrs. Thos. McGowan , Jas. Fnllerton and AVm. Golden. nothing compared to the trouble our Preceptor has taken, in The Lodgo was then opened in the 3rd degree/and Bro. G. W. Wheeler, times gone by, to perfect him in the ritual. It is to him the at the request of the Master, raised to tho sublime degree of Master thanks aro due, for it is to him he was indebted for the Masonic Mason, Bros. Wm. Scott, Wm. Robertson, Wm. McDonald and Chas. knowledge he possesses. Bro. Turqnand next proposed the health of Greer. tho Preceptor, whom he characterised as genial of temperament, and patient in his mode of instruction . Bro. Gottheil expressed his sincere De Sussex Chapter , No. 406.—This Chapter hold its thanks, and spoke of the many years he has been connected with the regular meeting on Friday, the 11th of February, at Freemasons' Lodge , first as Secretary, and then as Preceptor, in succession to Bro. Hall, Maple-streefc, Newcastle-on-Tyno. Present—Comps. J. Rids- F. Theodore Foulger. He felt still a considerable amount of nerve dalo Z., W. Cockburn H., J. Edminston J., E. Edmonson E., H. ancl activity in his constitution, and, while that is the case, the Lodge Hotham Treasurer, Armstrong N., Hughes P.S., R. Armstrong may rest assured of his services. With " The Press " Bro. W. W. Asst. S., Dr. Armstrong l.G. ; P.Z.'s Comps. Smaile, Foulsham, Morgan 's name was coupled , who said that Bro. Gottheil inad- Hotham, Frolick. Visitors—Comps. Halliday, St. Peter's 481, Harris vertently represented him as the proprietor, instead of tho publisher, De Swinburn 24, Loades 24. Business—Four candidates were of the FKEEMASON 'S CHRONICLE . The proprietary body is the Craft , and exalted to this supreme degree, and the following Companions were each one of you may participate in the proprietorship by taking elected for the ensuing twelve months :—AV. Cockburn Z., J. Eduion- a single share. The paper has been established upon certain fixed son U., Knox J., Hughes E., Armstrong N., T. Armstrong P.S. principles, which should faithfully mirror the opinions, sentiments, and aspirations of the Craft. Wo havo hitherto strictly adhered to ' —This Lodgo held its regular onr programme, and met with considerable encouragement from St. Peter s Lodge, No. 481. meeting 1876 at Freemasons' Hall brethren in all parts of this country and abroad. While that support on Monday, the 14th February , , Maple-street, Newcastlo-on-Tyne. Present—Bros. J. Spearman AV.M., is continued , it will demonstrate the necessary existence of the paper, J. D. Stephen S.AV., H. S. Sewell J.AV., R. R. Hazard Secretary, Geo. and, when it is withdrawn its publication will be discontinued , , Thompson P.M. Treasurer E. Eynon S.D., AV. Foulsham P.M. D.C, as a matter of course. The names of Bros. Binckes and E. Stewart , W. Grist Steward H. G. Carr I.G., Martin P.M. Tyler. Past were exceedingly well received. Bro. Binckes said :— " While thanking , Masters—Bros. Cooke I.P.M., Atkinson and AVilson. Visitors—Bros. you for your kind expressions it appears to me that I ought not to , , Smaile P.M. P.G.S.AV., Cockburn AV.M. 24 Taylor J.W. 24, Armstrong occupy your time by any remarks of mine as I feel like an intruder , , , 406. Business—The three degrees were given by tho W.M. in his and as one who had no business to bo here. But, peeping in at the usual excellent manner tho proceedings being protracted to a very door, I saw ranged around this board so many well-known faces, that , I could not resist the temptation to enter and exchange greeting. late hour owing to the great amount of business done. The W.M. has just stated that the toast to tho prosperity of the Charities had already been given, and I am sure tho brother on my Benevolence Lodge. No. 489,—This Lodge hold its regular immediate right (Bro. Terry) has ably responded to that. I had not meeting ou Thursday , tho 10 th of February, at tho Masonic Hall, intended to say more than five words. Bnt it is our duty, as Secre- Bridgeland -street, Bideford . Present—Bros. Thomas Eussell P. Prov. taries to the Institutions, to appeal to you whenever opportunity G.C. J.G.AV. Devon AV.M., T. T. AVickham S.AV., S. S. Cruwys, occurs, for we exist only by your suffrages and support ; we J.AV., If. M. Burrow Sec, T. T. AVickham Treas., R. Dymond S.D. cannot appeal to tho outer world ; indeed , they would not S. Goode J.D., E. Daimoll (pro tern) D.C, S. G. Tapley Steward, W. listen to us. You have heard it announced that for the Brooks (pro tern) I.G., E. Grant Tyler. P.M.'s Bros. AV. L. Vellacott, Benevolent Institution £9,184 havo been collected. Now there C. Sinale Organist, ancl several other brethren. Visitor—Bro. Chap- is amongst the Secretaries a friendly rivalry, and when, at the last man P.M. 755. Business—Bro. Conway having given sufficient proof Festival, this large amount was announced , I assure you I felt glad , of his proficiency as an E.A., was passed to tho degree of F.C. Other but tho first thought that passed through my mind was, I must beat important business affecting the welfare of the Lodgo was discussed that, but how ? As to the means, I havo not even yet arrived at anything and settled , aud various communications laid before tho Lodge by like a clear decision. You have just heard Bro. Morgan state that the AV.M. The Lodge was then closed in clue form. you might all become part proprietors in the FKEEMASOXS ' CHKONI CLK by taking a single share. Well , in the same way I wish you to be- Fitzroy Lodge, No. 569.--An emergency meeting of this come part proprietors of our Institutions, by your annual subscriptions. Lodge was held on the 11th inst., at tho Head Quarters of tho Hon. This evening, at the Board of Benevolence, a brother presented him- Artillery Company, Finsbury. Bros. F. Graves VV.M., Ensign AV. I. self as an applicant for relief, who, but a short time since, moved in Spicer S.AV., R. J. Webster J.AV., Ensign F. G. Stohwasser I.G., Capt. the highest circles, but, through misadventure in business and a Eglese Secretary, and Capt. R. Helsham P.M. Tho Lodge was variety of unforeseen and unfortunate circumstances, he became ruined opened, aud Messrs. Horace Gooch, AV. T. Moore and C. W. J. Maker, or, in vulgar phrase, failed for £500,000. This brother, in his days of of No. 2 Company, were balloted for, unanimously elected, and prosperity, did literally nothing to benefit our charities, yet in duly initiated into the Order by the AV.M. in a very excellent manner. adversity ho has immediate recourse to the Benevolent Fund. Bro. Ford was passed to the second degree, and Bro. Lieut. Henry Although neglectful of his duties—for we do not like to enquire too Eawlings, of the Artillery division of the Dundee Lodge, was elected a nnuntel y into what a man ought to have done and did not do,— a joining member. The Lodge was then closed in due form. There liberal amount was voted to him. But how much pleasanter it would was no banquet. have been for him to present himself before that Board with the con- sciousness of having contributed toward s the relief of others when it Kenmuir Lodge, No. 570.—This Lodge held its regular was in his power. Now brethren , think of that, do all you can , for meeting ou the 12th inst., Bro. Aitkman R.AV.M. presiding, assisted the demands upon our Charities vastly exceed the means at command. by Bro. Law I.P.M., Brown S.AV., Eeid J.AV., ancl a large attendance Eio. It. Stewart , as a member of all the Charities ' Committees , nnd in of brethren. Amongst the Visitors were Bros. D. Allen 28, AAlieoler the absence of Bro. Little, echoed the remarks of tho last speaker, 73, Gardner 178 , Carr 278, J. Morgan R.AV.M. 210, and J. Fergurson. aud pointed out the necessity of continued efforts on behalf of the After the Lod ge was opened , the E.AV.M. said their Junior Warden Institution. Bros. Constable and Churchward contributed to the har- had presented them with a very handsome sword as an additional mony of the evening by some excellent songs, and Bro. Ockenden proof of the interest ho took in the Lodge. A cordial vote of thanks recited , with considerable talent nnd effect. A very pleasant and was given to the J.AV . for the gift of au instrument that was much delightful evening then came to a close. Bro. Posener will preside required in the Lodge. Mr. J. MeCalhtm having beeu proposed and at the next meeting, when he proposes to rehearse the first and third unanimousl y accepted, was then initiated by the E.AV.M., aud as it degrees. was his first time ot working, it augurs well for his efficiency in that office. The Lodge was then raised to the third degree, and Bro. J. Lodgo of Friendship, Ho. 206.—This Lodge met at the Shi p Forgurson I.P.M., Dulmuir, raised a brother to tho sublime degree iu nnd Turtle, Leadenhall-street, ou Thtirsdny.lOth instant , Bro. E. Eum- the solemn but peculiar style known as the Yale of Seven working, sey, the nav ly-iustalled W.M., occup ied the chair. Bros. Tay lor S.W.. Bro. Morgan E.AV.M. 211) kindl y acting as the S.D. for him. The Step hens J.AV ., AV . Eumsey Treas ., Squirrell S.D., Godol phin J.D., Lodge was then closed and the Visitors returned to Glasgow. Steel I.G., John Eumsey P.M. Sec, and a fair muster of Past Masters, members, and visitors. Tho onl y well: on the summons was the Windsor Castle Lodge, No. 771. initiation of Mr. Frederick AV , —A meeting of the mem. . Fiances and lie havimr been bers of this celebrated Lodge was held on Tuesday, 8th instant dul y balloted for and prepared , , at the young AV.M. made his first essay, the Masonic Hall , St. Alhau 's-strect, AViudsor. In tho unavoidable and performed the ceremony in a perfectly correct , impressive and absence of the AV.M., Bro. Greville Horsley Palmer, Bro. Joseph masterly manner, to the great satisfaction of all , present and tho Devereux presided. The Lod ge was opened , aud the minutes wero immense deli ght of his relative and Preceptor, Bro. John Eumsey. The confirmed. Two brethren wero then raised other offices wero well sustained , tho ceremony beimr , and ucthiru- could excel the part of conducted in Bro. Deverenx's well known and deepl impressive J.U., by Bro. Squirroll y (also his first candidate). Bro. Frances ex- manner. Bro. AV. A. S. Humphries Royal Clarence Lod rcssed himself highly ple , ge, No. 976, \ ased awl gratified witb. bis.reception into Avaa then elected a joining raewbev, Bro. Devereus nest proceeded to instal Bro. William Henry Cutler as the W.M. for the ensuing year, Lieutenant Colonel H. Somervillo Burnoy honoured the Lodge with and this ceremony was also enacted in brilliant style. The appoint- his presence as a visitor. Tho brethren adjourned to banquet at 7 ment of officers resulted as follow:—T. E. Scott S.AV., W. V. Brown Vernon-place. J.W., F. Fleck S.D., AV. S. Cantrell J.D., J. AVhitehouso Treasurer. J. S. Tolley P.M. Secretary, J. S. Barton I.G., C. Nowell Tyler, Metropolitan Chapter of Impro vement. —The Com. Manley, Hatch ancl R. G. Barton Stewards. The auditors' report was panions met at the Jamaica Coffee House, St Michael's-alley, Cornhill, then read and adopted , the result showing tho position of tho Lodee on Tuesdav, 15th February. Present—G. Newman M.E.Z., E. S. was most satisfactory. A banquet followed, at tho White Hart Hotel, Norris J., AV. V. Bedolfe H., J. Boyd Treas., T. AV. White and J. where upwards of fifty sat down. A very pleasant evening was Eumsey Scribes E., J. Allsopp S.N., J. AVyer P.S. ; J. Smith, W. Ste- spent, enlivened by tho excellent singing of Bros. Tolley, Larcre, phens, G. K. Lemann, AV. AV. Morgan, J. H. Leggott. Tho ceremony Smith, Briggs, &c. During the evening letters of apology wero read of Exaltation was rehearsed. Comp. Eumsey worked tho 1st and 2nd from several brethren, who wore unable to attend ; those included clanses of tho 1st Section , Comp. Joh n Boyd most ably dictating the one from Bro. Sir D. Gooch, who pleaded that his duties in connection answers. The following were elected officers for the next fortnight— with the Opening of Parliament precluded his being present. Comps. Norris Z., Stephens J., AVyer H., Smith Scribe E., 0. R. Miles Amongst those who attended we noticed Past Masters 0. Holden 771 , P.S. On Tnesday, tho 29th inst., after tho usual business, it is pro. Bingham, Grisbrook, H. Hodges 795, King 4, J. Carter 200, AVilson posed to rehearse tho ceremony of Installation of tho Principals, and 209, Dixon 209. J. Bolingbroko Ribbam, Major Youncr, J. H. Reid wo commend the attention of qualified Companions who may dosira 209, A. H. Kennedy 357, Arthur W. Rooke 46, Rev. C. C. Ewbank to bo present to this announcement. S.W. 803, J. AVilson AV.M. 209, C. Sweeting S.W. 92, Powell 771, 4c. Metropolitan Lodge of Instruction , No. 1507.—Tho Priory Chapter, Southend, No. lOOO. —The quarterly con- regular meeting of the above was held on Friday, the 11th inst., at vocation of this Chapter was held on Wednesday, the 9th inst.. at tho Metropolitan Club, King's Cross. Present—Bros. Michael W.M., tho Middleton Hotel, Southend. The Rev. S. R. Wigram G.C. M.E.Z., H. B. Fowler S.AV., Kingham J.AV., C. Scales S.D., W. Read J.D., E. 0. Phillips II., H. Wood as J., S. Weston Treas., Rev. H. J. Hatch Fenner I.G., W. M. Stiles Secretary, and Rapkin, Reepe, Little, AV. A. S.N., J. A. Wardoll P.S., J. Willing 1st Asst., F. Gower 2nd Assfc., and Fowler, Rogers, Side, Shand, Ormiston and Tettenborn. The Lodge Companions Judd, Pissey, Cantor, Hammond and Frost. The Chapter was opened, and tho minutes were confirmed . Tho ceremony of was opened, and the minutes were confirmed. This being the night raising was rehearsed, W. A. Fowler acting as candidate, and the for the election of Principals and officers , tho following were unani- ceremony of initiation followed, Bro. Reepe candidate. The first and mously chosen :—Comps. Phillips Z., Lucking H., Wardell J., J. second sections of the first lecture were worked by the brethren, Willing P.S., Johnstone S.E., Pissey S.N., Weston Treas. Comps. under the direction of Bro. Side, in a very perfect manner. Bros. Gower and the Rev. H. J. Hatch wero appointed 1st and 2nd Assts. Rogers and Fowler wore elected joining members, and Bro. Sido was and Comp. Mountain Janitor. A vote of thanks was accorded to electing W.M. for tho ensuing week. Comp. H. Wood P.Z. 186 , for coming so far at so short a notice to act as J., Comp. Lucking being Steward at tho R.M.B. Institution United Military Lodge , No. 1536.—How many victories Festival. The annual banquet was announced to take place on 10th havo been lost because subordinates considered the orders of their May, at the Middleton Hotel. A sum of three guineas was voted superiors unreasonable or unwise ? " Sire," said the Marshal to for a P.Z. jewel to Comp. Rev. S. R. Wigram, the retiring Z., which Napoleon, " it la impossible to lead the troops by the route you have was suitably acknowledged. The Chapter was then closed, and the pointed out." " Let mo see the order," said Napoleon. He took ifc, brethren adjourned to refreshments, when a very agreeable even- read it, returned it, and only said : " That is your order ; execute it." ing was spent. Ho did execute it, and the army of Napoleon was soon bearing the victorious eagles of France across the plains of Lombardy. Equally so Montefiore Lodge , No. 1017.—A meeting of the above might the brethren havo thought ifc would be impossible for them to Lodge was held on AVednesday, tho 9th inst., at the Freemasons' find tho New Masonic Hall , Plumstead, on the night of Friday, the Hall, Great Queen-street. Present—Bros. J. Blum AV.M., J. Lazarus, 11th inst., in one of the densest and most disagreeable fogs which has P.M. as S.W., Gulliford J.AV., Albu S.D., L. Salomons J.D., Hochfield visited ns for many a day. Pramionitus, prwmunitus ; and afc tho I.G., Handy D.C, E. P. Albert A.G.P. Secretary, and P.M.'s A. Eskell , assembly, 8 p.m., there were but few vacant chairs in this splendid De Solla, S. Pollitzer and J. Lazarus. Tho Lodgo was opened , and hall. Bro. F. G. Pournall W.M. opened tho Lodge, assisted by Bros. the minutes were confirmed. Bros. Ernstein, Hobinsfcock , and Kaicle- AV. A. AVoston S.AV., G. Spinks J.AV., R. Croisdalo I.P.M., T. Cooper novor wero passed to the second degree. Bros. Sonn, Harwitz, Syer, Secretary, AV. Murphy Treasurer, H. G. Picken S.D., A. Shaw J.D., Brail, Gallewski, and Cnsel were raised to the third degree, and Mr. E, J. Lapham I.G., J. McCafFery D.C, J. Lackland Tyler, and Capt. E. Armand was initiated. The Lodge was then closed , and tho bre- C Phillips P.M., R. McClellan , E. G. Latham, AV. Land, R. Softley, thren adjourned to the Cafe Royal, Regont-street, were they sat down R. Hill , E. McNight, H. Harding, T. Tims, S. Morris, Y. Sealy, J. to a very excellent supper, provided by Bro. D. Nicolls. Tho usual Gibson, J. Picking, Webb, J. AVarren, J. AVhite, AVilliams, G. Smith, toasts wero given. The visitors were Bros. J. W. Speth 183, L. H. Oakley, D. Deeves, J. Ashworfch, M. Tormay, B. Thompson, F Blum, N. Blum, 0. Hogard P.M. 1017. Sharpe, B. Revoll , M. Young, J. P. Donnelly, G. Williams, H. Carlin, A. Masterson , and others. Amongst the Visitors wero Bros. G. P. Milton Lodge No. 1144. —This Lodge held its monthl Davies P.M. 13, T. Hosgood 13, C. Hosgood P.M. 192, Lieut. Ward , y T. Hutson 13 meeting on Wednesday, the 2nd of February, at the Commercial W.M. 700, T. Butt S.AV. 700, , 0. Hutson 13, T. Bufcfc Hotel , Ashton-under-Lyno. Present—Bros. AVilliam Henry Holt 700, D. C. Capon 913, J. Coombes 182, 0. Morris 1331 , E. Sculley 1076, A. Cleade 13 F. Archer 13 L. Cooke 700 AVray 1257, AV. AV.M., James Devaney S.W., Abraham Hill J.W., John Jones P.M. , , , See., James Pollitfc P.P.G.D.C. E. Lan. Treas., Alfred Clayton S.D., Harris 913, C Jolly 913, and J. Brown P.M. 946. After the minutes of tho preceding meeting had been read and confirmed a ballot was Edwin Buckley J.D., James Driver I.G., AVilliam Hill Tyler. P.M.'s , Bros. Jas. AVhite, D. B. Radcliffe, Jas. Pollitt, John Jones. Arisitors— taken for Bro. A. Brook as a joining member ; such being in his favour, ho was dnly admitted. C. AVebb and J. Young were then presented Bros. Jas. Morris P.M. Fortitude 461, David Kay P.M., Joseph Read. for advancement and wero accordingly questioned b Business—Minutes of last meeting confirmed unanimously. Bro. , y the AV.M. as to Barber was passed to the 2nd degree. Bros. AVithecombe and Butter- their proficiency in the science ; the same being satisfactory, they worth were then raised to tho sublime degree of M.M., each cere- wore prepared and introduced , and passed to the degree of F.C, in a mony being gone through by tho AV.M. in a very solemn and very able manner, by the W.M. This being a military Locige, the impressive manner. After hearty good wishes from the visiting mode of advancing from AV. to E. was perfection . Likewise a word is due to the talented Organist for the expressive rendering of brethren, all adjourned to tho banquet, which took place at 8 o'clock, when a very agreeable evening was spent. Rossini's " Cujns Animam." There were two gentlemen proposed for initiation , and the AV.M. brought the case of a widow of a deceased bro. ther of Lodge 13 to the notice of tho brethren , and we are pleased to Commercial Lodge, No. 1391.—This Lod ge held its seventy- say he was well supported . There being no other business before the fourth meeting ou Saturday, the 12th February, at Freemasons' Hall, Lodge, it was closed in due form, and the brethren adjourned to refresh- Leicester. Present—Bros. R. A. Barber jun. AV.M., E. Mason S.AV., ments. The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given, honoured, and B. Moore J.AV., J. Ewing Secretary, J. B. Hall P.M. Treasurer, A. responded to. Bros. Brown, Harris, Jolly, and 0. Hosgood responded Charaberlin S.D., G. Matt J.D., C J. McBride D.C, H. Meadows on behalf of the Visitors. AVe may here state that this Lodge was conse- and J. AV. Hunter Stewards, E. H. Butter I.G., 0. Bembridge Tyler. cratedon the 25th June 1875, andnownumbers upwards of 105 members P.M.' , s Bros. Geo. Clifton , M.D., John Halford, J. B. Hall. Visitors— and meets on the second Friday of every month at the Masonic Hall , J. T. Thorp W.M. 523, C Johnson P.M., J. Roadkni ght. Business- adjoining the Sir Robert Peel Tavern, Crescent-road , Plumstead, Mr. H. B. Ellis received an unanimous ballot, and was duly initiated where the AV.M., his officers, and brethren generally vie with each by the AV.M. Afterwards , on behal f of tho members, the W.M., in other to carry ont the hospitality for which tho United Military Lodgo a feeling and able address, presented a magnificent album to Bro. Dr. is proverbial. Edo pcrpetua. Clifton I.P.M., containing portraits of every brother in the Lodge, as a mark of their appreciation of his services when AV.M. 1874-5. Bro. Alexandra Palace Lodge, No. 1541.— An emergency Clifton expressed his heartfelt thanks in a manly reply, and re- meeting took place at the Alexandra Palace, on Saturday, the 12th marked that nothing the brethren could have presented would be inst. In the absence of the AV.M., Bro. J. C Parkinson, the chair was more highly valued than this album , containing their portraits, espe- occupied by Bro. G. Kelly King, who was supported by Bro. D ciall yte y as it was expected, aud , he thought, undeserved. He would S.AV., Palmer J.AV., E. M. Haigh S.D., Lee J.D., Daniels I.G., and never forget the happy year he spent in presiding over the Com- Rawles Tyler. In the early part of tho proceedings, Bro. J. R. Stacey mercial Lod ge. This cordial and successful meeting ended at eleven P.M. and Secretary, acted as I.P.M. Tho ballot; was taken for o'clock, with the National Anthem. Messrs. George F. Harris, Alfred Stubbing, Thomas Calvert, Henry G. Gush, ancl Walter Delvalle, and being clear, those gentlemen were Bon Accord Lodge of Mark Masters.—This Lodge met initiated into the Order. The chair was then vacated in favour of at 2 Red Lion-square, on Thursday, the 17th inst. Bro. John Bro. P.M. Stacey, who passed Bros. Arnold and Todd. The ceremony Perry Godfrey, of No. 1261, was advanced and congratulated, the of raising was then most ably rendered, Bro. Ward being the candi. ceremony being ably conducted by AV. Bro. Major George Barlow, 33°, date for tho sublime degree. Both AV.M.'s conducted the proceedings in R.AV. Bro. Samuel Eawson, P.D.G.M. of China, who was one of the a most solemn and impressive manner. An audit committee was founders of the Locige, nearly thirty years ago, was unanimously re- then appointed. Letters of apology were read from the W.M., Bro. elected a member, the ballot being declared with acclamation. The Parkinson, and two other brethren. The Secretary announced that revision of new Bye-laws was continued and completed, AV. Bro. tho acting W.M., Bro. Kelly King, had requested tho Lodge to accept from him a copy of the Volume of the Sacred Law. The proffered J. W. Clarke W.S., W. T. Howe Prov. G.P. Treas., and J. Elliot offer was acceded to and recorded on the minutes. The business of the Sec. The Locige was opened in tho usual manner, and the minutes Lodge having been formally completed, tho members repaired to the of tho consecration and an emergency meeting having been read and banquet room, where a very agreeable repast had been provided. The approved, the ballot was taken for five gentlemen as candidates for AV.M. gave the health of Her Majesty, and expressed the satisfaction initiation . This being unanimous in each case, four of them, being it had afforded all classes in her having emerged from her solitude, in attendance, were introduced, and received the benefit of tho first during the week, to take part in the opening of Parliament. degree, which ceremony was rendered in a most impressive manner. Iu proposing the toast of the M.W.G.M . Bro. King said that His The Lodge was opened in tho second degree, when Bros. Pearso and Royal Highness had done and was doing great work in the distant Nicholls, having passed tho necessary examination, were duly ad- realms he was visiting, and he trusted that on his return to his native vancod to tho degree of Fellow Craft. The S.W. presented tho Lodge land he would meet with a grand reception from tho Masonic body. with a very handsome bible, which for elegance of design and work, In speaking to the health of the Grand Officers , the Chairman re- manship we havo seldom seen surpassed. Tho present was duly re. gretted that no representative of the purple was present, they had , ceived ancl acknowledged on behalf of tho Lodge, by tho AV.M., who however, iu ono of their members, a P.G.S., and lie had pleasure in said he trusted that not only would the members look upon ifc as a gift associating Bro. Haigh's name with tho toast. Bro. Haigh briefly to the Iiodge for their use here, but that they may, by careful study, replied : Ho supposed tho AV.M. was correct in describing him as a and strict adherence to its principles, bo gnided to that Grand Lodge companion in arms—or rather in fi g leaves—with tho officer of Grand above, whore ho was sure it was the earnest desire of every ono pre- Lodgo. He firmly believed that those officers possessed tho con- sent thoy may meet when this life and its meetings shall havo passed fldence and the esteem of tho entire Craft, and ho thanked all present away. Bro. Howo then proposed , and Bro. F. Green seconded , a for the heartiness with which the toast had been received , and for the motion that as Sir G. Elliot had given permission to use his crest kind manner in which they had associated his name with ifc. Tho Ini- for all Lodgo purposes, that this become at onco a banner Lodge, tiates wore then toasted , and the W.M. said he was pleased to see which motion being duly carried , the AV.M.'s banner was at onco un- that five foundation stones had been placed that day, from these he furled, ancl was much admired by all present. Several gentlemen hoped that polished structures might arise, ancl from the quality of having been proposed for initiation, and one as a joining member, the those brethren who had been enrolled, he firmly believed great results Lodgo business was brought to a close, after which abou t thirty of might be anticipated. The several Initiates, in a few words, acknow- the brethren sat down to an excellent banquet, supplied by Bro. ledge the compliment. Bro. Haigh now took tho gavel, aud proposed Harris, who was assisted by tho well known caterer, Bro. Stone, of the health of tho acting W.M., Bro. J. Kelly King, who in reply said Hall iford. Upon the removal of the cloth the AV.M. gave the usual he should be wanting in common courtesy if ho did not acknowledge Masonic toasts, which wero well received. In proposing that of the the kind feeling exhibited by every member of the Lodge. To Bros. M.AV.G.M., he referred to his present visit to India, and thought that Stacey, Dyte, Lee and Haigh ho was especially grateful for tho ser- if anything was needed to prove the high estimation in which ho was vices they had rendered in placing the Alexandra Lodge in tho posi- held both in ancl outside the Craft he was sure that need had been tion it occupied. Tho progress they had made had boon all that now well supplied. He trusted ho would bo sheltered by the could bo wished, in spite of the failure of tho overtures G.A.O.T.U. ancl return safely to his native land. Tho Lod ge was to associate the brethren connected with the Alexandra Palace. honoured by a visit from Bros. H. G. Buss P.G. Treas., R. W. Littlo The original intention of the founders was that theirs should bo essen- Prov. G.S.AV., J. Coutts P.G.P., E. M. Haigh P.G.S., B. Swallow tially a Press Lodge. Saturday afternoon was the only time that could Prov. G.S. and AV.M. 1563, J. Green , G. Townsend, J. Barficld and A. be devoted by those engaged in this capacity, and ho was pleased to be Glov er. Each of the toasts being given and received in a truly able to announce that three out of tho fivo who had joined their Masonic manner, tho Tyler's toast brought to a close ono of the most ranks that day were connected with tho Press. They had no desire enjoyable meetings wo have attended for some time, and we heartily that the Locige should become a too numerous one, and he thought it wish the Lodge that success which it deserves, and which is evi- would not bo long before they would havo to consider the desirability dently attending its every movement, as we understand that a list for of raising tho entrance fee. Tho next toast, that of the Officers , was contribution s to the Girls' School wr as opened at the previous meeting, replied to by Bro. Dyto, who urged upon those present the benefits which already amounts to nearly £40, and wo think this should to bo derived from Lodges of Instruction, and who said ho would most stimulate some of the other Lodges in the Provinces to greater exer- readily place his office at the disposal of any who might desire to tions on behalf of tho forthcoming Festival. meet there for that purpose. Bro. Stacey followed, and said he wonld use every exertion to make the Lodge thoroughly Upper Norwood Lodge, No. 1586. —Tho consecration of efficient in its working. After responses from other officers , tho health this Lodge took place on the 10th inst., afc the AVhite Hart, Upper of the Visitors was given, which was replied to by Bro. AV. W. Mor - Norwood. Present — Bros. W. Jenetfc Miller W.M. designate, gan, who said he could advance some claims to wishing prosperity to AV. Hopekirk S.AV. designate, G. Cragg J.AV. designate, and Bros. the Alexandra Palace Lodge. Ho was associated with the Company, Paul, Kidman , Drake, Pringlcy, Pugsby, Crowch , Led ger and J. inasmuch as ho was ono of their agents. The W.M. had endeavoured to Hammond. Visitors—Bros. Coward P.G. OK'... H. E. Frances P.G.D.. impress npon those present that theirs was essentially a summer Surrey, Consecrating Master, AV. Hammond P.P.G.D. Middlesex,, Lodge, and that they were there that day summoned by every Kane P.P.G.S. AA'arwickshire, Fox 1339 , Steadman , Berh am AV.M. aspect of winter. Ho (Bro. Morgan) musfc say the reception 1339, Kew P.M. 197, and F. Sawyer 1339. The brethren having they had given him was anything but of a wintry nature ; formed a procession, the Lodgo room was entered, Bro. Coward play- on tho contrary, it had been of a warm and most genial character. ing a march. Tho Consecrating Master then proceeded to open the This was the third invitation to visit them he had received, ancl he Locige in the three degrees, ancl the ceremony of consecration was regretted that on tho two previous occasions circumstances had most impressively performed. The oration , one of Bro. Frances's own prevented him availing himself of their kindness. Other toasts, composition, was heard with deep attention , and much appreciated followed by that of tho Tyler, were given, and an agreeable evening's by the brethren. Afc its close Bros. Coward , Fox, and Steadman gave proceedings wero brought to a close. the glorious anthem " Behold how good and joy ful a thing it is, bre- thren, to dwell together in unity," and tho brethren of the Lodge City of Westminster Lodge, No. 1563. —This now and could with difficulty restrain their applause, so exquisitely was the rapid increasing Lodgo held its regular meeting on tho 10th inst., at music rendered. In fine, the whole ceremony was done well by all the Masonic Hall , Air-street, Regent-street, Bros. Swallow AV.M., engaged in it, ancl must be looked back to as a most successful and C. A. Cotteburno P.G.P. Trea. as S.AV., AVhite J.AV., Scott P.M. Sec, pleasnrcablo commencement. Bro. Kew then took tho chair and Turner J.D., AV. C Parsons P.M. 180 I.G., Shand D.C, Hutchinson installed Bro. Miller as AV.M., Bro. Frances acting as D.C. aud in- AV.S., and nearly 40 brethren, The Lodge was opened , and the vesting the officers in tho following order :—Bros. Hopekirk S.AV., minutes of the 13th January were read and confirmed. Bros. Pratt Cragg J.AV., Kidman S.D., Paul J.D., J. Hammond as Treas., Drake Sec. 1446 ancl Shepherd J.AV. 945 wero elected joining members. Bros. The ceremony of installation was' ably performed. Bros. Frances, Turner ancl Gardner wero passed to tho 2nd degree, ancl Mr. Irving Coward , Fox, Steadman , Kew and AVm. Hammond (who had officiated was initiated. These ceremonies were very impressively delivered by as Chaplain) were then elected Honorary Members. Seven or eight the AV.M. The AV.M. stated that an emergency meeting would shortly gentlemen were then proposed for initiation and two for joining. Tho take place, as several candidates were desirous of being initiated. Lodge was closed ancl the brethren sat down to an excellent banquet A very sumptuous banquet was given. In proposing the toast of that reflected great credit on the host, Bro. Ledger, aud was appre- the Grand Officers the AV.M. was proud to have among them one ciated by the brethren. whoso excellent working in Freemasonry was fully recognised , he referred to Bro. C A. Cotteburno P.G.P., who, in responding to the NEW ZEALAND. toast, eloquently said he was indeed gratified to belong to this Lod ge, The election of officers seeing so many members aronnd him who were such excellent Masons. for the St. Andrew's Lodge of Freemasons, under the Scottish Constitution He then proposed the toast of the AV.M., whom he had known for , was hold on 23rd Nov. The result of the election was as follows - many years ; he had laboured hard to bring tho Lod ge to a state of .—Bros. W. C. Wilkes R.AV.M., T. Ellison S.AV., Barrett J.W., perfection and prosperity, and no Master conld havo started and Lucas J. Martin S.D., Cooke J.D., Hughson Treas., Payne Sec carried out a new Lodge in a more creditable manner than their first , Kitchen Architect, the Eev. Mr. Bruce Chap., aud Porter Tyler. Master. Tho AV.M. responded. He was pleased to preside over so The brethren prosperous aud harmonious a Lod and he was ampl of the Sir AValter Scott Lodge of Freemasons at tho ge, y repaid by Thames the success that attended it. The toast of tho Visitors was given celebrated St. Andrew's Day. An emergency meeting was , and called to raise a Bro. Sorrell replied , followed b Bros. Stiles Towuley, number of brethren to the sublime degree of Master y , andothervisitors, Masons who all expressed their pleasure at tho working of the AV. M. Bro. , and the ceremony over, a cold collation , which had been pre- Town- pared to the ley said he would ask Bro. Shand to propose him as a joining member. order of the newly raised brethren , was served. Tho chair was taken b The;toast of the Initiates followed , also that of the Officers. The AV.M. y Past Master Brodie, who had presided over the Lodgo meeting, in the regretted the absence of the S.AV., Bro. tho Rev. 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