THE ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR in his capacity of Grand Registrar, that at this early date it is difficult, if not impossible, to realise the extent of the loss which BOYS. his death entails on Freemasonry. Latterly, indeed , owing to It is evident , from a letter we published last week , and from his appointment towards the close of last year to a County Court information which has reached us from other quarters , that Jud geship in the North of England, his familiar fi gure had been an attempt is being made by some lodges and brethren absent from the communications of our Grand Lodge ; but his to hamper the action of the Provisional Committee, which has zeal for Masonry and his desire to benefit it to the utmost of his undertaken the heavy and responsible duty of placing the ad- ability at every opportunity were so well known , while the period ministration of the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys on such in which he had been away was so brief , that the majority of the a sure and certain footing that it will once again enj oy the con- brethren must have been eagerly looking forward to the day fidence , not only of the Governors and Subscribers , but likewise when it would be in their power to greet him as of old, and of the whole body of English Masons. It must not be forgotten , listen yet again to that wise counsel which so zealous , learned , however, that at the time this Provisional Committee was ap- and experienced a brother would be certain to offer in any cases pointed the utmost care was taken that it should be composed of of difficulty or doubt which might arise. Nor, though during brethren of weight and influence , who iii the steps they might the last three or four years his health had been seriously think proper to recommend would have no other object in view affected by the exacting duties of his profession , and his still than to preserve and promote the best interests of the Institu- more trying labours as a member of Parliament from tion , and whose recommendations , therefore , it might reasonably 1880 to 1885, was he so advanced in age that any serious be expected , would meet with instant acceptance , if not in all apprehension existed as to his retirement, for a few years at all their details with universal approval. We do not suppose that events, from the active pursuits of Freemasonry, much less of the Committee antici pated that everything they proposed would his death. There were many, indeed, who hoped that in the please everybody, but it was openly stated at the more dignified but less laborious career of a County Court Judge Special Court at which they were nominated to act Bro. MclNTYRE might be able to recover somewhat of his former that the- Governors and Subscribers, in placing in their hands strength and alacrity . Unfortunatel y, their hopes have proved thc task of re-organising the management of the School, had fallacious. The voice which, till quite recently, was always the fullest confidence in their ability and rectitude of purpose, listened to with such respectful attention in Grand Lodge will and were firml y convinced they would do the thing that was never again be heard within its walls ; while the heart which right. Till quite recently, the labours of the Committee have prompted the generous gift to our Institutions and the hand met with very general approval. Many of their recommendations which conveyed it are still for ever. He had but few equals in have already been acted upon , and the General Committee, at its Grand Lodge in respect of ability, and fewer still who could last regular meeting in August, not without discussion, but in point to so long and varied an experience in those more difficult the end unanimousl y, accepted the latest series of proposals they questions which every now and then engage its attention. But have seen proper to make. Among these proposals, however, is the ability and the experience are lost to us henceforth , and there one for the retirement of the Secretary from his post at the end remains only the consolation of knowing that, as in life he was of the current year on a pension for life of £350 per annum , and esteemed and respected by all who knew him , whether personall y not only are objections being raised to this particular recommen- or by repute, so, now that he is dead , and his place knows him dation , but we regret to say that threats are being uttered in no more, will the memory of his long and valued services and his various quarters that subscriptions will be no longer forthcoming many virtues be cherished wherever there is a home of English- to the Institution if any part of its funds is appropriated to the speaking Craftsmen to show them reverence. payment of the proposed pension. Under these circumstances, what, we ask, becomes of that entire confidence on the part of the THE PROV NCE OF WORCESTERSH RE Governors and Subscribers which we were given to understand in doubted or indeed had the slightest reason to June last they reposed No one ever , in the ability and prudence of the Provisional that the Province of Worcestershire when it held its Committee ? Can we doubt, , ever hope to obtain the services of our annual meeting, as it did at Stourport on the nth inst., would best men, of such men as this Provisional Committee is known be in a position to render a most excellent account of its pro- to consist of , in such a crisis in the case of one of our Institu- ceedings during the past 12 months. Its respected Prov. Grand tions as this, or, indeed, at any time, if the moment they recom- Bro. Sir E. A. H. LECHMERE , Bart., M.P., -and his chief mend a step which in their Master, jud gment is both just and expedient, advisers are men of such long experience in Masonry and such but which it is known will meet with disfavour among some of devotion to its interests that it would be almost impossible the supporters of the known Charity, the latter rise up in arms and was laced under their direction to fare threaten to wreak their for a Province which p vengeance on the Institution itself if. the satisfactoril proposal they otherwise than y. But though we have all been object to is adopted ? We do not hesitate to say pating the success which attended this annual Provincial that conduct such as this is most unworth antici y, and at this moment at Stourport the other day, it is not less desirable most impolitic. What is mostl Granel Lodge y needed now is that public con- that we should express the pleasure we experience at finding the science shall be restored in the administration of the Boys' Craft in Worcestershire is so prosperous. It is a compact rather School . We have appointed a Committee ' with full powers to than a large Province, but its lodges work well within themselves, recommend the steps which, in their op inion , are necessary to secure this and their relations to each other are most harmonious. Their all-important consummation ; we have given them economicall °ui- entire confidence funds are well and y managed, while, as the , and we are in honour bound to accept their ' Returns at our anniversary Festivals have abundantl Proposals as a whole—as Stewards y they have already been accepted by the years past the contributions to our several General Committee shown for several , of the School—even though some individuals most generous scale indeed far in excess amongst us may see fit to Institutions are on a , , question the propriety or expediency ht in reason be expected from a Province with onl ot one or other of the details. of what mig y 12 lodges on its roll. It has, too, thanks to the great exertions -; *_ made by Bro. GEORGE TAYLOR , G. Std. Br. of England, its Prov. T HE LAT E BRO. AENEA S J. McINT YRE , Q.C., G. Secretary, a library and museum, in which its lodges and P.G.W. members take a great interest , and of which, seeing how few of our Provinces are similarly furnished , they are not unnaturall y 1G news that /ENEAS M CI NTYRE short if in point of numerical strength PCR Br°' • J- , Q.C, P.G.W. and very proud. In , , , "f England , to whose very serious illness we briefly Worcestershire ranks among the smaller Provinces, it is quite on London, the heirs of John Andrew, and antiquarian study. In Bro. Copestick's opinion , this hall foi'-" . the Parish Church of Cheshunt, by the Annual Service of part of the older building, " which, jud ging from the character r ^ 66s. 8d." From the Court Rolls of Henry VI., A.D. 1457-8, it the princi pals of the roof , resting on corbels of the same P^ ' , j3 appears that in that year " Courts were held in the name of he assigns " to the time of Henry VII., or even earlier." ^1 ^ John Fray and others," while four years later they were again opinion he considers he is borne out "by the vaulting unden '^ held " in the name of Henry Beaufort , Cardinal of England and the arches of which, forming the ribs, and the octagona I Bishop of Winchester ; Richard Nevill, Earl of Salisbury (after- which support them with their moulded caps and bases, all 1 wards Earl of Warwick, the King Maker) ; William de la Pole to the earlier portion of the 15th century." Be this as it visitors to the Gresham Lodge must have noted with pleasure the COPY OF C ERTIFICATE, 1786. errand appearance of this noble apartment , with its array of AND the DARKNESS Comprehended it not. /^ -\ In the East a place of Light, where reign Silence & Peace. and armour , flags and banners, and so rich in its asso- ' portraits / 4. \ We the Master Wardens and Secretary of the wor- ciation with many a monarch and statesman of former days, and 'i ty shipful Lodge, of free and accepted Masons held at Middletown in must have left it with a feeling almost akin to envy that the \ J the State of Connecticut by proper Authority, do hereby declare V____ / certify and attest to all men enli ghtened and Spread upon they belonged to were not located in similarl y attractive " thc face lodges ; of the Earth that the Bearer hereof , our trusty & well beloved quarters. 3 Brother Charles MaGill of Middletown hath been received But the reader will naturally ask—How is it the Gresham $> an entered apprentice, passed a fellow Craft & after a short space ge has secured the unusual privilege of meeting in this Hall ? § raised to the Sublime degree of a Master Mason : & he may law- Lod « fully & safely without any Dimurr be admitted into & accepted of Well, a reference to the short but interesting history of this Tj as such by any Society to whom these Presents shall come around lodge by Bro. W. A. Gompertz, P.M., Secretary, enables us to J3 ye Globe. answer this question offhand. The lodge was consecrated , and Asher Miller i Master, during the first half of its existence, held its meetings at the well Given under our Hands and ( known hostelry of The Four Swans, Waltham Cross , the pro- the Seal of St. Johns Lodge ? prietor of which showed them every kindness and attention in in said Middleton this 7 Day of Lamberton Cooper ) S. Warden, April AD 17 86 & of Masonry ( his power. But the Gresham is a summer lodge, and though 5786 and have caused our Brother r everything was done to ensure its complete priv acy, it was not in to sign his Name in ye Margin. Ebert Sage ) J. Warden . the power of mortal landlord to prevent the pleasure parties and excursionists who were continually passing on their way to or Elizur Andrus, Secy. from Broxbourne and the Rye House from giving free vent to M.W. Bro. Smith tells me the original certificate (in possession their somewhat boisterous merriment. This often caused serious of the great grandson of Captain Magill , now of Chicago) is in interruption to the work of the lodge, and on one occasion , as an excellent state of preservation , every word beino- leo-ible Bro. Gompertz tells us, during the most solemn portion of the excepting the name of the Secretary, Bro. Elizur Andrus. Third Degree, a lively German band struck up " directl y under The extraordinary feature of the document is (or was, as the window of our lodge room ," the b no means solemn strains Mark has disappeared) that at the north-west corner Mao-ill' s the y " of " When Johnny comes marching home again , hurrah." Under Masonic Mark was attached. There still remains the " gold leaf these difficult circumstances, the late BrQ. the Rev . C. Erskine circle," with another of three-quarter inch inside, the two enclos- Mayo, who was trustee of the property, and who had been initi- ing at the upper part a full-rigged Brig, and below is the word ated in the lodge some time previously—-in September, 18 73— ' Navigation.' At the South, the Brother 's name is given. was consulted as to whether or not he would allow the lodore to Within the two circles are the letters H.T., W.S., S.T., K.S., hold its meetings in the banqueting hall of Cheshunt Great two of each being at the four cardinal points of the compass. House, and to this request that lamented brother , with a readiness ft is possible that Magill was advanced as a Mark Master which did him infinite honour, and which we are confident will Mason later on, as the Three Degrees were concluded on March be remembered with gratitude by the lodge while it retains its 23, 17 86, whereas the certificate is dated 7th April following I place on the roll of our lodges, at once acceded , and on the 9th do ' not think at that period any lodges in America conferred the October, 18 75, the Gresham held its first meeting in the Flail, Mark Degree with the " Third ," but there were Mark lodges under the presidency of the late Bro. Allan C. Wylie, W.M., by working separately, and the ceremony was likewise given as pre- whom a resolution of thanks to Bro. Mayo, for his unexampled liminary to the Royal Arch. kindness, was proposed , and it is needless to say passed by gen- It seems to me, however, likely that the " Mark " was at that eral acclamation. At a subsequent meeting, Bro. Mayo intro- time worked as a " side Degree " at Middletown , and may thus duced his youthful relatives, for whom he held the property in have been the concluding ceremony of the evening's proceedino-s. trust , at the banquet , so " that they might, in time to come, It is the first of the kind I have met with. remember and respect his wishes regarding our accommodation." W. J. HUGHAN. Since then , the lodge has continued to meet in this historical mansion, and though Bro. Mayo is dead, his wishes have been PROVINCIAL GRAND LODG E OF respected , and the lodge still meets in Cheshunt Great House. CHESHIRE. There is but little to add to this account, for the material por- tions of which we are indebted to the labours of Bro. F. D. R. On Wednesday, the 18th instant, the annual assembly of the Provincial Copestick , P.M. and Treasurer, and author of the " History of Grand Lodge of Cheshire was held at Hyde. The business was transacted at Cheshunt the Mechanics' Institute. The Provincial Grand Lodge was opened , and the roll of Great House," and Bro. W. A. Gompertz , P.M. and lodges called, every lodge responding with the exception of " The Four Secretary, and author of the " History of the Gresham Lodge, Cardinal Virtues '' (Crewe), some 400 brethren being present. The Provincial No. 869." Those who have enjoyed the privilege of visiting the Grand Officers present were as follows : Bros. Lord Egerton of Tatton , P.G.M. lodge, especiall Horatio Lloy d, D.P.G.M.; Sheldon , P.S.G.W. ; Francis Preston , P.J.G.W. ; y on the day which is reserved for the entertain- Richard Hodgson , P.G.C. ; William Coleman Martin , P.G.C. ; Charles Booth ' ment of " The Ladies," know well how great is the pleasure of P.G.S.D. ; W. H. Maxfield , P.G.O. ; J. Humphreys, W.M., P.P.G.S.; Edward meeting in so sequestered a place " in the midst of fields and Rush, J.W., P.P.G.S. ; John- Beresford, P.P.S.G.D .; Thomas Moore, P.P.G. S.B.; Simpson Booth ; J.G.P. ; Enos Andrew, P.P.G.O. ; James Henry Turner pastures, far from the rush of life and discordant sounds of ' revelry P.M., P.G.S. ; E. G. Simpson , P.M., P.P.J.G.D. ; G. Hammond Danby, Pp and strife," and how admirable are the arrangements S.G.D. ; Samuel Jones, P.P.J.G.D. ; John Lee, P.P.G.S. ; James Gamlin , P.M. made by the members for the entertainment of their guests ; and P.P.G.S. ; J. Sheriff Roberts, P.P.G.S. ; John Leigh , P.P.G.S.; S. W. Wilkinson' ' we can only express the hope that the good fortune which has P.P.S.G.D.; Thomas Bowers, P.P.A.G.D.C; Peter Wadsworth, P.P.G. Treas. ; Jas Needham, P.S.G.D. ; T. Milton , P.P.G. Std. Br. ; James Salmon, P.P.S.G.D. ; befallen the ' lodge during the past 14 years may be long continued. Frederick Stevenson, P.P.G.S.B. ; Samuel Thompson , P.P.G.P. ; L. Bentley, P.P.G.R .; Thomas Pattinson , P.G.R. ; Robert Henry Swindlehurst, P.P G S B ¦ Joseph Slack, P.P.S.G.D. ; Thomas Brookes, P.P.A.G.D.C ; Alfred Ingham ' A CURIOUS CERTIFICAT E P.G.S. ; H. Miller , P.P.G.O. ; Geo. Moss, P.P.G.S.B. ; H. Holbrook, P.P.G.s' of W.; J. K. Green, P.P.G.S. ; Wm. Harrison, P.P.S.G.D. ; James Cookson, P.G.S. East Lancashire ' My good friend ; J. Baines, P.G.S.B.; W. Kenworthy, P.D.G.D.C. ; w , M.W. Bro. John C. Smith, Grand Master of Barker, P. A.G. P.; J. Clayton, P.P.S.G.D. ; G. R. Brady, P.P.G.S.B. ; J.W Illinois , has sent me a copy of a curious Certificate of the year Newell Tanner, P.P.G.C ; J. Haynes Bellyse, P.P.J.G.W.; R. G. Walker, P.G j7"6, beautifully written on parchment , and granted by a Craft S.B. ; J. Coxhill , P.M., P.A.G.D.C. ; W. Booth , P.P.G.D.C. ; H. Jackson , P.P G.P. ; Alan de Tatton Egerton P.P.S.G.W. Lodge, held at Middletown , State of Connecticut , being evidentl , ; J. E. Steward, P.P.J.G.D. ; J. G. a y Smith, P.P.J.G.W. East Lancashire ; J. Hamilton, P.P.G.S. of W.; J. MacLare n , " Demit " to Bro. " Charles Magill ," or " McGill." P.P.S.G.W. East Lancashire ; and J. Wakefield , P.P.G.S. The lodges in the dis- Hie trict were represented as follows : Bros. J. Foden , S.W., J. Davenport , Stone, P.M ., following is a transcript of the minutes of his reception. ' R. Hodgson , P.G.C , andH. Gilbody, P.M., of 1045 E Morgan, W.M., G. Bowen , M INUTES OI.- 86. ! - 17 S.W., A. Ingham , P.G.S., J.W., A. T. Pearce, P.M., Sec , E. G.Simpson, I.P.M. At a lod , P.P. p ge of Free Masons held at Bro Richard Hamlins, March is" ^786 J.G. D., W. Forster, Org., W. Morris, W. Moody, and J. Crawshaw, Stewards ; W. Carles McGill J. was made a mason. Lowe, and J. J. Rourke, of 2144 ; E. G. Parker, P.M., P.P.G.P., W. H. Pugh ft a lod , 0 ge of Free Masons held at Bro. Richard Hamlins March 23d 5786 upon W.M., T. W. Millar, Stwd., G. J. Plimmer, G. G. Kertin , William Skilling' °pecial ocasion . William Hooper, P.M., William Bradford , P.M., Thomas Hancock, John Lewis, Present P.M., and James Taylor, of 1565 ; Lance Bentley, P.M., -P.G.R., J. H. Turner, Asher Miller M.R. Step hen Ranney P.M., P.G.S., E. G. Parker, P.M., D. of C, W. C. Martin , Chap., J. T. Appleby, Umberton Cooper S.W. Robert Warner P.M. S.W., Beswick G. W. Bebbington Ebenezer J. , J.D., , Org., J. Pearson , George Wildgoose, Sage j.W. Edward Miller and H. Bebbington, of ; Miller P.M., P.P.G. Org. George Collier P.M., 1 notnpson J. 941 , , , Philli ps Treas Stephen Clay M. Longridge, P.M ., and A. T. Pearce , P.M., of ; John Bell , P.M. and Sec Wm. j p 1357 , oyce Sec Tem Samuel Willis J. Lee Newton, W. H. Harrison , S.D., Wm. Gleave, I.P.M., Henry Crop ley, Wm Stowe S.D. Wm Douglas Josep h Fox, P.M., J. A. Jones, John F. Lomas, Stwd., Charles Clarkson , W.M., Cotton P \u - M - PeIeS Sanford George Gaskill, S.VV., James Stafford, J. W. Elderkin , J.W., and George F. Wm Redfi sh P.M. Josep h King Bowdon , P.M., of 104 ; John Smith, W.M., Christopher Atkinson , P.M., Wm. ^athaniel Otis Jacob Hubbard Walmsley, J. O. Wild, J.W., James A. Penny, Wm. Johnson , Henry Newton, I.G., ^'chard Hamlin Wm Parsons and Wm. Morrison, S.W., of 323 ; and G. S. Smith, P.M. 1134. w. Charles M. Gill Letters of apology from Prov. Grand Officers vvere read, including one from Bro. 6 Charles b(_ :n „ " M. Gill was raised to a fellow craft this fellow craft Lodge Wildgoose, who was absent in America. J nd a Master of BroV^-n Masons Lodge on the special! imergency of the request An animated discussion took p lace upon the election of Provincial Grand when R Knowin£ he is bound to sea the Master Masons Lodge is opened, Treasurer. Bros. James Hepworth and Thomas E. Mason were proposed , and ro Charlesrl McGill was raised to the sublime degree of a Master Mason. supported, but, on a vote being taken , Bro. Mason was elected by a considerable lzur Andrus Sec. Wm Joyce Sec P. Tem majority. The P.G.M. referred to the losses which the Prov. Grand Lodge had sustained P.G.D.C ; J. Heppel , P.D.G.D.C; J. G. Hall, P.A.G.D.C ; S. Chadwick He congratulated his P.G.S.B.; J. G. Greener, P.G. Std. Br. ; G. Rutherford, P.G. Std. Br. ; 0s' during the year by the death of old and valued Masons. j ' brother Masons upon the large attendance on that occasion. During the year, Lax, P.G.O. ; j. Robson Pattison, P.A.G.S. ; John Reed, P.G.P. ; T. Hardy although no new lodges had been opened , the number of members had risen from P,G.P. ; and T. Potter, P.G. Tyler. Among other Provincial Grand Officers and he had excellent reports from nearly every lodge in the province. present were Bros. A. Farmer, P.P.G.D.C. North York ; W. Liddell , P.P.J.G.D • J533 to 1683, ' His distinguished predecessor initiated an excellent work in the way of educational W. Hobson, P.P.J.G.D. ; John Richardson , P.P.G.P. ; Charles H. Backhouse ' Charities, "but he thought they ought to have power to extend the Benevolent Fund P.P.J.G.W.; F. Wade, P.G. Steward ; Rev. Richard Coulton, P.P.G. Chap for a variety of purposes, and was of opinion their by-laws might be amended with G. Carter, P.G.S. of W.; J. W. Gatt, P.P.G. Stwd. ; Walter Ross, P.P.G. Std that object , such, for instance, as in the case of a great colliery disaster which Br. ; Robert M. Cooke, P.P.S.G.D. ; James Monks, P.P.S.G.W. ; Chas. S might happen in that populous district. He felt sure he should be supported by a Lane, P.P.J.G.D. ; E. Hudson , P.P.G.D.C. ; John C Moor, P.P.J.G.D. ; Rev majority of brethren in endeavouring to show that Masonry was a living and a pro- W. C. Harris, P.P.G.C. ; J. H. Morton , P.P.G.S. of W.; Rev. P. W. Clarke gressive thing. Masonry must not stand still. They, as Masons, ought to give P.P.G. Chap. ; W. Coxon, P.P.G.S.B. ; W. Gray, P.P.G. Std. Br. ; L. Booth assistance to men in distress, even though they were not Masons. If they had P.P.S.G.W. ; G. J. Wilson, P.P.J.G.W. ; S. Bell, P.P.S.G.D.; R. Woodliffe larger funds more annuities might be given to aged Masons, and their educational Simpson, P.P.J.G.D. ; J. G. Smith, P.P.S.G.D.; H. Turnbull , P.P.J.G.W. ; 1 benevolence to the children of Masons might be extended. Since their last meet- Hudson , P.P.G. Stwd. ; G. Stillman, P.P.G.D. ; T. M. Watson , P.P.G.D - '¦ ing the Princess Louise, eldest daughter of H.R.H. the Prince of Wales , had been J. G. Kirtley, P.P.J.G.D. ; J. J. Athey, P.P.A.G.D.C ; Rev. J. J. Brown, P.P.G.C ' married to Bro. the Duke of Fife, an excellent Mason, and he thought it was fitting Rev. W. P. Swaby, P.P.G.C. ; A. T. Munro, P.P.G.S.B. ; J. C Lawson, P.P.G.P • ' that they should pass a resolution of congratulation to their Grand Master on the George Davies, P.P.G. Stwd. ; W. Barlow, P.P.G. Stwd. ; J. Sinclair, P.P.G.P . event. He therefore moved a resolution to that effect. The Duke of Fife, he J. D. Todd, P.P.G.S.B. ; George Robson, P.P.G. Std. Br. ; John Bailey, P.P 1 added , was P.G.M. of Banffshire. G.W. ; Alfred Gray, P.P.G. Supt. of Wks. ; Samuel Finney, P.P.G. Std. Br The D EPUTY P.G.M. seconded the resolution , which was carried unanimously. W. T. Tate, P.P.J.G.W. ; J. McCulloch, P.P.J.G.W. ; Henry Charles Jepps Bro. BOOTH , P.P.G.D. of C, moved " That this Provincial Grand Lodge has P.P.G. Reg. Sussex ; John Wood, P.P.J.G.W. ; Geo. Porteous, P.P.G.O.; \y heard with profound regret of the death of its former much-esteemed Prov. Grand Davidson , P.P.G. Std. Br. ; T. Coulson, P.P.J.G.D. ; M. Corbitt, P.P.G.D.; B Secretary, Bro. Edward Honson Griffiths, Past Grand Standard Bearer England. Levy, P.P.J.G.W. ; W. Beattie, P.P.G. Treas.; F. Maddison , P.P.G.D - R For a period of nearly half a century Bro. Griffiths fulfilled the arduous duties Shadforth, P.P.G.D. ! J. Topling, P.P.G.D.; J. E. Nelson, P.P.G.P.; Mark of his office with a fidelity, zeal , and discretion which could not have been sur- Douglass, P.P.G.D. ; J. H. Jackson, P.P.G.D.; W. Brandt, P.P.G.D. of C. ; passed. The exemplary manner in which his Prov. Grand Secretarial duties were C. D. Hill Drury, P.P.G.R. Norfolk ; and others. There were also present Bros discharged not only earned for him the complete confidence of the three Prov. G. T. A. Moffitt, W.M. ; J. C. Lawson, P.M. ; John Cooke, P.M. 424 ; William Masters under whom he served, but likewise won the gratitude and affection of Brown, W.M. 48 ; William Rutter, W.M. 1932 ; T. D. Marshall, W.M . IQ70 . ' Cheshire Masons in general. This Provincial Grand Lodge desires to place on C. F. Sutcliffe, W.M.; A. E. Cowling, P.M. 240 ; J. W. H. Swan, W.M.; w record its hi h appreciation of Bro. Griffiths' services as a faithful and valued Dawson, P.M.; T. G. Garrick, P.M. ; G. Wanless, P.M.; John Scarborough g ¦ official of the province, and, at the same time, offers to his family its sincere con- I.P.M. 94; Barrett Wells, W.M. ; D. G. Smith, P.M. ; E. Atkinson, P.M dolence in the bereavement they have sustained." J. B. Wells, P.M. ; T. Richardson , P.M. 661 ; Henry Soderburg, W.M . ing ! ' This was seconded by Bro. Lieut.-Col . W ILKINSON , and passed in silence. R. W. Klyne, P.M. ; James Sedcole, P.M. 1119 ; W. A. Priestly, W.M. ; R. A The following were appointed Auditors of the Prov. G. Treasurer s accounts : Brown, S,W.; Rev. H. Becher, M.A., Chap.; F. S. Cowper, J.W. ; Thomas Bros. J. Salmon , Major Preston , and J. Clayton. Hutchinson , 2039 ; T. Spedding, W.M. 1643 ; G. W. Bain, W.M. ; R. Blake The P ROV. GRAND M ASTER then moved, and it was resolved , that 50 guineas be S.W. ; L. R. Davies, J.W. 949 ; A. Peters, W.M. ; T. Pinkney, P.M. ; J. B contributed from the Provincial Grand Lodge Fund to the Royal Masonic Institu- Wilkinson, P.M. ; H. H. Pinkney, I.P.M. 1389; James Hudson, W.M.; T. Atkin- tion for Boys Lord Egerton stating that he should have pleasure in paying the son, P.M.; James Dobson, P.M. 80; J. G. Marshall, W.M. ; Taylorson Sharp, , ' money himself through the lodge. P.M. ; C. M. Wake, I.P.M. ; W. Birch, Sec. 97; Edward Milburn, W.M. ; ' A resolution with reference to increased subscription from the lodges of the John Graham, I.P.M. 2019; Richard Coulton, W.M. in, P.P.G.C ; J. M. While province to Prov. Grand Lodge was referred back to the Committee. W.M. 1379 ; Jas. Chambers, W.M.; G. S. Shaw, P.M. ; R. Maxwell , P.M. 1334 ! A strong and well supported invitation to hold the next annual meeting at T. Dunn, W.M. ; Wm. Crawford, M.P., P.M. 124 ; Alex. Inglis, W.M. 509 ; Stockport , under the banner of the Unanimity Lodge, was received. Jonathan Fowler, W.M. ; T. F. Pearce, P.M.; H. Tompkins, W.M. 1418 ; W. Sudlow W.M. C. Seaman ; Walter Shaw Bro. J NO . LEWIS gave expression to the desire of the brethren from Lymm that , 2104 ; J. , J.W. 2104 , W.M.; M. the name of that place should be entered in the list for an early meeting of Prov. Harrison , P.M. 531 ; H. B. Olsen , P.M. 764; J. H. Olmes, W.M. 1230 ; John Grand Lodge. Fawcett, W.M. 1650 ; J. Robinson , P.M. ; T. Coates, P.M. ; J. Lax, P.M. 1650; Bro. James Salmon was appointed Chairman and Bro. J. Clayton Deputy- H. Graham, P.M. 2019 ; G. Renton , I.P.M. 2135 ; J. Todd , P.M. ; M . A. Lax , Chairman of the Board of Benevolence, and a vote of thanks was unanimously W.M. 1274 ; John George Wilson, I.P.M. 375 ; and others. passed to Bro. H. Bratt for his past services as Chairman. Provincial Grand Lodge having been opened , and the minutes of the last meet- The Provincial Grand Master then invested the following officers : ing read and confirmed , the Provincial Grand Lodge rose to receive the D.P.G.M, and officers of the Provincial Grand Lod Bro. His Honour Judge Horatio Lloyd ...... Deputy Prov.G.M ge of Northumberland—Bros. R. H, Holmes P.G.D. Eng. Addison Potter P.G.D. „ Lieut-Col. Wilkinson , 322 ...... Prov. S.G.W. , ; , C.B., P.G. Supt., Eng. ; Rev. T. B. Nicholls, P.P.S.G.W. ; Faraday Spence P.S.G.W. ; Strachan P.P.G.R. ; „ Capt. Henry Gilbody, 10 ...... Prov. J.G.W. , John , 45 H. S. Bird P.P.G.R. Thomas Gillespie Straker Wilson „ Rev. R. Hodgson , 321 ...... , ; , P.P.G.R. ; J. , P.P.S.G.W.; "'1?™Prov. GIT . Chinsunaps. G. F. Charlton P.P.J.G.W. ; A. Hepburn P.S.G.D. ; W. Mures L P.S. „ Rev. James Grant Bird , 324 ...... _ j , , yon, P. G.D.; R. H. Dickenson , P.P.G.S. of W.; W. Lambton P.P.G. Std. Br. ; „ Thomas R. Mason , 61 ...... Prov. G. Treas. J. , J. 3 Carmichael P.P.G. Std. Br.; R. Seaton P.G.O.; and G. El hick and T. Waters „ Frederick Broadsmith, 1166 ...... Prov. G. Reg. , , p , P.P.G. Stewards. „ Richard Newhouse, 1045 ••• ••¦ ••• Prov. G. Sec. Bro. STONEHOUSE P.G. Treas., „ William Pritchard, 323 ...... Prov. A.G. Sec. J. , read the annual financial statement, showing a balance in hand of ^251. „ Ral ph Andrew, 336 ...... Prov. S.G.D. The report was adopted'. ,, Samuel William Ramsden, 157 6 ...... Prov. S.G.D. Bro. V ICTOR W ILLIAMSON , P.G.W. read the report of the Fund Committee , „ Charles S. Dean , 1289 ...... Prov. J.G.D. , which made several recommendations respecting grants to be made in response to „ Horace T. Newman, 293 ...... Prov. J.G.D. ' app lications for relief. These in the aggregate amounted to " in addition to „ Alfred Parkes, 425 ...... Prov. G.L of W ^ 75, ,, George H. Browne, ...... Prov. G.D.C. which it was proposed that the sum of £25 be given to the Durham Education 537 to „ Edward George Mason , 1276 ...... Prov. D.G.D.C. Fund, in addition to the fees of honour ; that the sum of 25 guineas be given the Masonic ' School , ,, George Richardson, 1565 ...... Prov. A.G.D.C. Boys' School ; that 50 guineas be given to the Masonic Girls and that d. be donated to the Masonic Benevolent Institution. „ George L. Collier, 1357 ...... Prov. G. Swd. Br £62 13s. 7 „ Owen Jones, 605 On the motion of Bro. R. L UCK , P.P.G.R., seconded by Bro. BABI .VGTOX ••• ••• "} ProvProv. IGT . btd.Std tfrsRrs „ John Wagstaffe, 320 ...... _ j B OULTON , P.P.G. Treas., that the latter sum be 50 guineas, it was adopted. „ William H. Maxfield , 1957 ...... Prov. G. Org. Bro. T. B RADLEY , P.P.S.G.W. , Secretary of the Durham Masonic Education „ Robert Bebbington , 368 ...... Prov. G. Purst. Committee, read the report of the Charities Committee of the province, which was „ George Holland, 1408 ...... Prov. A.G. Purst of an eminently gratif ying character, showing the high position the province stood „ Walter J. Cotsworth, n56 in relation to the Royal Masonic Charities, and the excellent management and „ T. M. Cairns, 1166 ... G. valuable work of the Durham Masonic Education Fund. ,, Richard Stevenson , 1166 ...... „ ,,. -, Bro. C. S. LANE P.P.J.G.D. chairman of the Charities Committee moved the Prov.~ Stwds. , , , Jonathan Bailey, 61 adoption of the report and had Masonic ^ 3 , pleasure in announcing that the Durham „ F. G. Thomas, 320 ... ^ Education Fund would have, with the grant of the Provincial Grand Lodge that „ Edward Dibley, 461... day, a capital fund of ^1000. „ Stephen Smith, 425...... Prov. G. Tyler. Bro. D. P. H UNTLEY , P.S.G.D., seconded , and the report was adopted unani- The brethren subsequently attended Divine service at St. George's Church at mously. , of the which there was a large attendance. The sermon was preached by Bro. the Rev. The roll of lodges was then called , when the Worshipful Masters J. Grant Bird , P.G.C. respective lodges responded. said, after The musical services included the anthem, " O, Rest in the Lord," and " Cast The Prov. Grand Master, Bro. Sir H EDWORTH W ILLIAMSON , Bart., having heard a very satisfactory it became his thy burden " (Mendelssohn), the solo being taken by Bro. W. H. Kershaw, P.M. record of the lodges in the province, duty to offer a few observations to them with respect to the Province of Durham Bro. W. H. Maxfield , Mus. Bac, I.P.M., P.G.O., had charge of the musicai the arrangements. during the past year. Before doing so he was sure he would be expressing attention , At the conclusion ot Divine service, the brethren returned to the Mechanics' opinion of all the brethren of Durham Grand Lodge when he called Deputy 1 r?v: Institute, and afterwards proceeded to St. George's School, where the banquet was with the utmost satisfaction , to the presence on that occasion of the served. Grand Master of Nouthumberland , and the officers of Northumberland Province Grand Lodge. He had received a letter from his old friend, Bro. Sir Matthew White Ridley, who was unable to be present with them on that occasion- PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF DURHAM He had once more to thank Bro. Holmes very warmly for the kind way in whjC he had visited them that day. He was glad to find that they had been paying «" attention to what was taking place in Durham , and it would be a satisfaction The annual meetingof the above Provincial Grand Lodge was held on Tuesday the brethren of the province that their report met with the approval of so exper afternoon in the Victoria Hall Sunderland when there was a Bro. Hon" ^ , , very large attendance Mason as Bro. Holmes. He thought that was not the firs t time that rf both of Provincial Grand Officers and the officers and brethren of the lodges in the had visited one of the lodges, because he thought that in November last he VIM province. The Fund Committee and the Charities Committee met prior to the the St. Hilda Lodge at Shields. He was oe.rfectlv certain if they got .' meeting to transact their usual business at the Masonic Hall, Park-terrace opportunity they should reciprocate the kindness of their Northumbrk Sunderand_ ' brethren , for he felt sure that nothing was so encouraging as these visitation in The Victoria Hall was very suitably upholstered and decorated for the occasion, various lodges, and it was particularly desirable when they met together a beautiful supply of plants being sent by Mr. Kemp. The Provincial Grand Lod way in Provincial Grand Lod great regrt- ^ ge ge. He proceeded to allude with very 1 having assembled, the brethren were in their places to receive the brethren of the losses the orovince and the Craft had suffered dunno- the. nast year, spep ¦ provincial rank. alluding to the lamented death of Bro. for some time the Pr J. J. Clay, ^J"W., .ind The Prov. G.M., Bro. Sir Hedworth Williamson, Bart., presided, and was sup- Grand Director of Ceremonies, Bro. Laxenby of Stockton, P.G.S. of ported by Bros. Victor Williamson, Prov. G.W., acting, e ra ^ in the unavoidable absence Bro. Knowles, also of Stockton , Past Grand Deacon. Masonry in S p boSe of Bro. Rev. Canon Tristram, as D.P.G.M.; Thomas Bradley, P.P.S.G.W., acting also suffered a severe loss in the death of Bro. _ffineas Mclntyre, Q- *-"* d as Prov. S.G.W. ; Alderman Potts Prov. time as J. , J.G.W. ; Rev. Jas. Haworth valuable services were rendered to the Grand Master for some ^^t | ]C Prov. G. Chaplain ; John Stonehouse Prov. G. Treas.j ' his : ^ , W. M. Pybus Registrar of England. He then referred to the fact that during Qraii(l Prov. G. Reg. ; R. Hudson , Prov. G. Sec. ; G. D. Leng, Prov. S.G.D. • p' P^ ovr - D ' province had been under the direction of the most esteemed Deputy |.lt j0ii Huntly, P.S.G.D. ; W. Mayson, P.J.G.D.; R. Sing leton, P.J.G.D.; W. Logan Master, Canon Tristram, who attended at Monkwearmouthand laid the fo" stone of their new hall there. At the ceremony he caught a very severe cold, and Fund, £242 2s. 1 id. to the Provincial Grand Lodge Fund, and £868 18s. ud. to .vas obliged to go abroad. During his absence, the Provincial Grand Secretary the Fund of Benevolence, making a total amount contributed by the lodges of (Bro. R- Hudson) was left in charge, and under his able guidance everything had £1271 us. 3d. been going on all right. He (Sir Hedworth) came back to England in due course, Bro. W. GOODACRE, Prov. G. Sec, then proceeded to read his annual report. ind one of the first things he did was to attend the ceremony of installing his bre- The past year had, he stated , been pre-eminently a year of progress. There had been thren of the Williamson Lodge in their new habitation—a convenient, excellent a large increase in the number of initiates and members, while six new lodges had lodge room. There had been no new lodges formed, but two lodges had got into been consecrated and opened. There had been 619 initiates during the past year, their own premises during the year—the Williamson Lodge, at Monkwearmouth, as compared with 554 in the previous year, and the subscribing members had in- and the Crook Lodge. He found they were keeping up their numbers, in spite of creased from 5751 in 1888 to 6096 this year. The lodges consecrated during the deaths and resignations. Their numbers in 1886 were 2127 ; in 1887, 2188 ; and in year were—Peace Lodge, No. 2269, Wigan ; Fairfield Lodge, No. 2289, Fairfield ; ,gS8 218 1. He congratulated his province on having had, though not a very Blundellsands Lodge, No. 2290, Great Crosby; Wavertree Lodge, No. 2294, eventful year, yet a year of steady prosperi ty, and if they could only continue such Wavertree ; Scarisbrick Lodge, No. 2295, South port ; and Princes Lodge, No. years as that, he hoped to be able to congratulate Grand Lodge on his being able 2316, Liverpool. Warrants had also been granted for three other lodges to meet to rule over a contented , happy, and prosperous province. at Harwich, Southport, and Wigan. The Benevolence and Charity Committee Bro. R. W. Halfnight, P.M. Williamson Lod ge, was elected Provincial Grand had voted £108 in aid of four widows and five distressed brethren. Two girls and Treasurer; and Bros.J. Sedcole, P.M. 1119, and W. A. Priestly, W.M. 2039, were one widow had been elected on the foundation of the Royal Masonic Institution for elected Auditors for the ensuing year. Girls and the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , and the Committee had The Prov. Grand Master then proceeded to invest the following officers for the promised the support of the province to three candidates for election on the ensuing year: foundation of the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys. Thirty-six dispensations Bro. Canon Tristram , 124 ...... Prov. D.G.M. had been granted by lodges during the year. While the year had been distinguished J. G. Wilson, 37S ...... Prov. S.G.W. by great progress, its history had not been an unclouded one, for it had pleased the ' Almighty to call to his rest at an early age one near and dear to the Prov. G.M., n J. M. While, 1379 ••• ••• ••• ••• Prov. J.G.W. Rev. Harry Becher, 2030 ...... _ _ _ and he was sure that the action taken by the present Provincial Grand Officers , in •••) Prov.n G.~ Chaps.- " Rev. H. Jennings, 1230 j addressing a letter expressive of their sympathy to his lordship, would be endorsed by every brother present. The province had further to mourn the loss of three \ \ R. W. Halfn ight, 949 ...... Prov. G. Treas. ._ G. W. Bain , 949 ...... Prov. G. Reg. brethren of distinction who had died since the last meeting. They were Bro. Albert .. R. Hudson , P.G. Std. Br. Eng. (re-appointed) ... Prov. G. Sec. Crossley, who had bequeathed 2000 guineas to the Masonic Charities ; Bro. G. Renton , 21 ...... „ „ Richard Brown, P. Prov. G.T. ; and Bro. W. Shuttleworth, Prov. S.G.W., who 35 ] Prov.p b.G.D. s _ , M. Harrison , 531 ...... j died suddenly on the 14th inst., and round whose grave many Masons assembled to tribute of departed merit. „ H. H. Pinkney, 1389 ...... •¦• I D Irnl pay a respect to " Prov. J.G.D.'s H. B. Olsen , 764 j The Earl of LATHOM , P.G.M., expressed his thanks to the Provincial Grand _, CM. Wake, 97 ...... Prov. G.S. of W Officers for their touching address, remarking that it touched him very much to re- „ W. Logan , 124, 2135 (re-appointed) ...... Prov. G.D.C. ceive such sympathy from those whom he loved—his brethren. He referred to the ,, M. J. Wheatley, 1970 ...... Prov. D.G.D.C. loss which Freemasons had sustained in the deaths of three members whom they „ T. Atkinson, 80 ...... Prov. A.G.D.C. had all known so intimately. He might say that Bro. Brown was a Mason for ,, R. Hauxwell, 1334 ...... Prov. G.S.B. whom he had very high respect in the old days, and he was one who did very good „ T. Robinson , 1650 ...... -a Cowling, 240 j called away so suddenly, was also a staunch Mason, as was evidenced by the fact ^ „ J. E. R. Hurworth, 764 ...... Prov. G. Org. that during his year of office he had managed to visit nearly every lodge in the „ J. Robson Pattison, 97 (re-appointed) ...... Prov. A.G. Sec. Province of West Lancashire. He hoped that the Provincial Grand Lodge would „ John Todd, 1374 ...... Prov. G. Purst. pass a sincere vote of condolence with the relatives of the late Bro. Shuttle- „ W. Dawson, 94 ...... Prov. A.G. Purst worth. Concluding, his lordship said that he was thankfu l that the province con- „ G. Craven, 94 ...... " tinued to go on so well, that its members were increasing, and that harmony reigned „ W. Hodge, 764 now, as he hoped it always would do. 61 The vote of condolence having been unanimously agreed upon, P G. stwds. ;; j/iSX ^o ::: ::: ::: ::: -. Bro. R. WYLIE proposed, and Bro. Rev. T. B. S PENCER seconded, that Bro. J. „ J. Chisholm , 1643 ... R. Jolly be appointed as Prov. Grand Treasurer for the ensuing year. The former „ A. M. White, 1862 ... remarked that no Mason was better adapted for the office, and no Mason better „ B. R. Smith, 940 ...... Prov. G. Tyler. deserved the honour. Prov. G. Lodge was afterwards closed. The Earl of Lathom next proceeded to the appointment and investiture of his officers as follows : Bro. E. H. Cookson (Mayor of Liverpool) ...... Prov. S.G.W. PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF WEST „ Dr. W. B. Richardson ...... Prov. J.G.W. „ Rev. J. Kirby Turner ...... Prov. G. Chap. „ J. R. Jolly ...... Prov. G. Treas. LANCASHIRE. „ T. Clarke ...... Prov. G. Reg. The brethren of the lodges of West Lancashire assembled on Wednesday, „ W. Goodacre ...... Prov. G. Sec. „ T. Adams ...... ' the 18th inst, at Barrow, where, in the fine drill hall , the annual Prov. " •••) Prov.D S.G.D'c n r»s. Grand Lodge meeting was held, under the presidency of the Right Hon. W. Webster j ") „ the Earl of Lathom , Deput Grand Master England Prov. G.M. Every lodge „ R. Walker ...... T „ „.. y , " - Prov. J.G.D's, in the province, with the exception of the Harmonic Lodge, No. 216, was repre- G. S. Willings j sented, and there was consequently a large attendance. A considerable proportion „ J. Brindle ...... Prov. G.S. of W. of the brethren had travelled from Liverpool and the district, special trains being „ E. George ...... Prov. G.D.C. run both by the London and North-Western and Lancashire Railway Companies. „ Dr. J. N. Patterson ...... Prov. D.G.D.C. The proceedings in Barrow were under the auspices of the local lodges, the „ J. C Robinson , P.M. 249, 2294...... Prov. A.G.D.C Hartington , No. 1021, and the Hindpool, No. 1225, and it must needs be said that „ J. Queen...... Prov. G.S.B. the arrangements of the Committee appointed by these lodges were made in a G. std. B«. most comp lete and satisfactory manner. ;; j: ?Su n ::: ::: ::: ;;;}prov. Punctually at one o'clock Provincial Grand Lodge was opened, the Provincial „ J. Cantor ...... Prov. G. Org. Grand Master , together with the Provincial Grand Officers , Present and Past—of „ R. Betley ...... Prov. A.G. Sec. whom there was a very numerous gathering—entering the hall in procession, and „ P. Yates...... Prov. G. Purst. ' taking their seats upon a spacious platform. The appearance of the gai ly „ T. Westwood ...... - Prov. A.G. Purst. decorated hall was particularly animated , and, large though the attendance was, „ J. E. Boden ...... " there is little doubt that, but for the fact that the Provincial Grand Lodge of „ H. Kidson Cheshire being held the previous day, many more Masons would have availed them- p-. o. stwds. selves of the opportunity—especially on so fine a day—of being present at so im- ;; ]: chadSton ::: ::: ::: ::: portant a ceremonial, and at the same time of visiting Barrow. „ G. Nelson The Earl of Lathom was supported on the platform by Bros. J. P. M'Arthur, „ W. Turvey P.P.S.G.W. ; John Hayes, P.P.G.S.B.; W. Hiram Wathfield , P.P.G.P. ; Wm. „ P. Ball ...... Prov. G. Tyler. Webster , P.G.S. ; T. Forrester, P.P.G.D., P.G. Std. Br. Eng. ; T. Salter, P.P. Bros. A. Shirley, A. J. Henochsberg, E. Segar, de Bels Adam, S. Locke T. J.G.D. J. , ; W. Jones, P.P.G.D. ; Rev. J. S. Gardner, P.G. Chap. ; H. Volmer, Banner Newton, T. Whitehead, and Brindle were presented with Charity jewels. P.P J. .S.G.D. ; T. F. Hill, P.G.S.B. ; J. B. M'Kenzie, P.P.S.G.D. ; J. M. Hartley, Bro. R. W YLIE P.G.D., proposed that the sum of P , 25 guineas be voted from the -G.R .; A. Cross, P.S.G.D. ; A. J. Henochsberg, P.P.G.D.C; R. C Yelland, Charity Fund to the West Lancashire Alpass Benevolent Institution ; and that the P-G. Std. Br. ; J. Piatt , P.P.G.D. ; E. Pierpoint , P.P.J.G.W. ; T. Adams, sum of 25 guineas be given to the West Lancashire Homer Benevolent Fund. •G.S. ' ; R. Wylie, P.P.G.W., P.G.D. Eng. ; J. Wells, P.P.G.D.C. ; W. Major, This was agreed to, as was also a motion b Bro. G. B ROADBRIDGE , P.P.G.D.C P-G.D y , .C ; W. Goodacre, P.G. Sec, P.G.S.B. Eng. ; J. P. Bryan, P.P.G.O. ; J. that the sum of 50 guineas be voted from the Charity Fund to the West Lancashire M- Manning, P.P.G.D. ; J. Slyman , P.S.G.D. ; J. Ganes, P.P.G.P. ; W. J. A. Masonic Educational Institution. Baldwin , P.P.S.G.W.; A. D. Hesketh , P.P.G. Std. Br. ; S. Rowbottom, Bro. J. H. TYSON , P.M. 1182, then gave notice of motion to the effect that a [-U.G.W. ; Dr. [. Kellett Smith, P.P.G.R. ; Dr. W. Y. Martin, P.J.G.D. ; J. printed copy of the audited accounts be in future sent to the W.M. of each lodge J-Ramsay, P.A.G.P.; T. H. W. Walker, P.G. Treas. ; W. Whiteside, P.P.G.S.B. ; seven days before each annual meeting ; "That the accounts of the Provincial J- Mossop, P.P.G.P. ; Rev. H. Bethell Jones, P.P.G.C. ; W. Troughton, P.P.G. Grand Lodge having, for a number of years, been made up in a manner not in ffW.; A. H. Gee, P.P.A.G.D.C ; S. D. Mackillen, P.P.D.G.D.C ; D. accordance with the by-laws, by reason of various sums being wrongly charged to Jjickson , P.p.G. Std. Br. ; J. T. Callow , P.P.G. Treas. ; P. B. Gee, P.P.G. the Fund of Benevolence, the accounts in future to be kept in accordance with the s D I - Queen , P.G.S. ; G. Cornfield , P.P.G. Standard Bearer ; by-laws, so as to show the true position of each fund , and that a Committee be Ball J° , Prov. G. Tyler; W. H. iBall , Prov. Assistant G. Tyler ; appointed to take into consideration forthwith the financial position , and to report H.£ Bagot , P.P.G.S. of W.: J. C. Robinson , P.G.S. ; J. Williams, P.P.G.D. ; C. as to what may be necessary in order to reduce the expenditure, and to keep the f • Kichards, P.P.G.D. ; F. H. Clark , P.A.G.D.C ; E.Johnston , P.P.G.D.; Jos. iurnbull expenditure of the Provincial Grand Lodge within the limits of its income." , P.G. Stwd. : J. Lace, P.P.S.G.D. ; R. Williams, P.P.G.S.B. ; Robt. Duscussion. having been taken part in , oowker, P .p.G. Std. Br. ; T. Nevitt, P.P.G.S. of W.; Rev. H. G. Vernon, The Earl of LATHOM, P.G.M., said that by virtue of the authority invested in ,p •G. Chap.— * J « r; H. Bradshawuiauaiitiw P.P.G.S.r.r . JT.O. ofUL W.;vv.; D.u. M.m. F._____ • „ Gaskinueiaiuu , P.P.G.r,r.\j . '^t reas "i J*J. **• , ^ him he would give orders that in future the statement of accounts as audited be .j W. Hughes P.P.G.D.C. ; R. W. Worrall P.P.G.S.B. Cheshire ; narrow , , J. W. sent to each lodge, together with the notice convening the meeting of the Provincial , P.P.G.D.; H. James P.J.G.D. ; T. Buxton , P.P.G.R. ; G. Broadbridge, Grand Lodge. D p' lp ; -C-; T - Milligan , P.P.J.G.D. ; L. R. Ayre, P.P.S.G.W. ; E. Segar, The business of Provincial Grand Lodge was concluded after thanks had been c PP A' O ' - Bargery, P.P.S.G.D. ; T. Windebank, P.A.G.P. ; W. C. Erwin, tendered to the executors of the late Bro. Albert Crossley, who had paid 1100 ' G- A r, '?' Sec. ; Geo. Morgan , P.P.G.D. ; John Little, P.P.G.D.C ; Richard guineas to the three Masonic Charities of West Lancashire out of a sum of 2000 "'llltage , P.A Spr- .G. . • W S Vine? PPf.nr• W H VnncrJian PPCH guineas which had been bequeathed by him for the benefit of Masonic Charities, Lancashire ; H Cook, P.P.S.G.W. Cumberland and Westmoreland ; W. ) ^ P 'G S- of W.; Charles Fryer, P.P.S.G.W. ; G. M'Kay, P.P.S.G.W. CWmoerland \' j and Westmoreland ; R. Nelson , P.G.T. Cumberland and Westmore- Subsequently the Provincial Grand Chapter met at the Albert Hall, under the " and y Jno. Wray, P.P.G.S.B. presidency of Comp. Lord Lathom, G. Supt., and the subjoined appointments rir business -p? j_^ having been duly transacted, were made : Comps. the Earl of Crawford , Prov. G.H. ; S. G. Sinclair , Prov. V Treas from l° ' ^' -> Bro- T- H- W- W ALKER , read a statement of his accounts, G.J. ; W. Goodacre, Prov. S.E. ; Rev. H. G. Vernon , Prov. S.N.; T. H. W . whichW it- appeared that the sum of £160 9s. 4d. had been paid to the Charity Walker, Prov. G. Treas. ; H. Cook, Prov. G.R. ; H. M . Ormsby, Prov. G.P.S. ; , Rev. L. R. Ayre, Prov. Asst. G.S. ; T. Sutton , Prov. 2nd Asst. G.S. ; D Jackson:; Orator, Bro. Rev. George C. Lorimer, D.D., will deliver the oration. Immediately Prov. G.S.B. ; A. D. Hesketh, Prov. G. Std. Br. ; T. K. Hughes, Prov. G.D.C. following the oration the audience will be dismissed, and those having tickets will J. L. Houghton , Prov. Asst. G.D.C ; W. Piatt, Prov. G.O. ; and C. Bargery, proceed to the adjoining building, Armoury of Battery ' D,' where the grand Prov. Asst G.S.E. banquet will be spread. The visiting brethren afterwards inspected the docks and the various fine ironworks " It is to be hoped that every lodge in the State will be represented at all these in Barrow , and returned to Liverpool by the special trains leaving Barrow at seven ceremonies, and as the lodges in Chicago will be out in full force, it is recom- o 'clock and half-past seven respectively. Fine weather and all other circum- mended , and fraternally requested , that lodges which can come in a body from stances had combined to render this important Masonic gathering both successful other parts of the State, and particularly those from adjoining counties, that they and enjoyable. do so. The celebration of the p lacing of the cope-stone is the time of rejoicing on the comp letion of a building when tools are laid aside, aprons taken off , and the hours of labour are succeeded by the hours of rest and refreshment. It is peculiarly PROVINCIAL GRAND CHAPTER OF fitting that the Grand Lodgeof Illinois Free and Accepted Masonsshould be called upon to complete that grand monument of the Imperial City of Chicago, the Audi- SOMERSETSHIRE. torium , and on this, its 50th anniversary. As the history of the past is reviewed , we find in every great event that our brother Craftsmen bore consp The annual meeting of thc above Provincial Grand Chapter was held on i nday, icuous and honourable part. The names which add lustre to the history of our State were Craftsmen. The deeds of martial the 20thinst , at Clevedon , under the banner of the Adair Chapter, No. 1750 , when daring there was a large gathering of companions of the province. Comp. Col.Shadwell of many whose praises we speak and whose memories live in our hearts, the most distinguished men in public and private life in science and reli ion in H. Clerke, G.S.E. of England , presided , having for his Second and Third Princi- , g , mechanics and in the arts, did not deem it derogatory to their character to become pals Comps. Capt. Homfray and Rev. J. A. Lloyd , G.C. of England. Free- Among those present were the following Officers of the Provincial Grand masons. In all things tending to the elevation of our race we know of no more Chapter: Comps. R. C Else, P.G.H. ; B. H. Watts, P.G. Treas. ; W. Bidgood, active agent than Ancient Craft Masonry. Let there be a hearty response to this invitation. P.G.S.N.; W. Long, P.G.S.E. ; T. G. Williams, P.A.G.S.E. ; W. J. Nosworthy, " As on all such occasions in Freemasonry, a suitable bronze medal P.G.P.S. ; G. Glassop, P. ist A.G.S. ; and A. J. Slater, P.G. Janitor. com- The following companions were present : Comps. E. W. Redway, C. F. memorative of this event is being struck , which will be sold with thc ticket to the banquet. The ticket to the banquet will include the medal and can be had of Marshall , A. W. N. Weatherly, J. Randle Ford , J. A. Sawyer , G. K. Foster, A. F. , the Chairman of the Committee on Banquet R.W. Bro. William K. Forsyth Ross, F. Glover , W. Montague, J. Ruble, J. C. Moncrieff , T. Meyler, J. Westlake, , , No. 63, Clark-street Chicago. Price of ticket to H. B. ffarrington , W. M. Rice, J. B. Marwood , E. Barnes, E. Noke, W. F. Lang- , banquet, with medal (and no one will be admitte'd without both), will be for the brethren three dollars worthy, T. Lloy d Norris, L. Howe, W. B. Gregory , G. H. Perritt , S. R. Basket , , , and for ladies two dollars. The medal will be sold for one dollar to F. T. Ellworthy, J. Gill , L. Ringer, E. J. B. Mercer, E. Winter, Lawson Home, , brethren who cannot attend the banquet. All orders should be sent to Bro. Forsyth W. T. Male, J. A. Bright, W. Reece, J. Burnett , J. Allan , Tucker, J. A. Timmins, , for banquet tickets and medals as early as possible that a sufficient number of medals W. F. Gould , G. Baskett , J. Knight , T. J. Scoones , W. H. Fisher, A. L. Wade, E. , , be struck Bath , E. A. Hington , J. Cornwall , T. B. Moutrie, T. Hearne, E. Fry Wade, and may , as the die will be broken immediately upon congregating of Grand others. Lodge, after which none can be had. This will make them especially valuable. The Treasurer's account , showing a balance of £110 in favour of the Prov. " All lodges intending to partici pate in the parade should early as possible notif Grand Chapter , was adopted. y the Chairman of the Parade Committee, Bro. E. W. Adkinson, No. 930, Comp. Col. Shadwell H. Gierke then installed Comp. R. C. Else as Grand Superin- Opera House, Chicago." tendent of the province, in the place of the late Brigadier-General Adair, and compli- mented him upon the distinguished position to which he had attained, and, the MASON C LIGHT AND TRUTH patent appointing Comp. Else to the position having been read , all offices were declared vacant, and the following were elected and invested P.G. Officers for the ensuing year by the newly-elected Grand Superintendent : There is to be found no greater field for active thought and work than in Comp. Colonel Long ...... Prov. G.H. Masonry. The brightness of her deeds can never be dimmed by any investigation. Her code of ethics has taught man to be noble true and faithful ,, T. Barnes ...... Prov. G.J. , , , has assisted in driving superstition from the minds of men „ Noke ...... Prov. G.S.E. , has closed the doors of immorality and vice, and opened the avenues of intellectual freedom. Her enemies are slanderers „ Rev. J. A. Lloyd ...... Prov. G.S.N. and bigots, her friends are those who love the human famil „ Glover...... Prov. G. Reg. y. Unlike other insti- tutions which have enslaved their worshippers the teachings of Freemasonry „ W. Wri ght ...... Prov. G.P.S. , h ave always tended to render man more independent „ A. Law Wade ...... Prov. G. ist A.S. , to cultivate a broader manhood and develope a deeper intellectuality. „ E. F. Wade ...... Prov. G. 2nd A.S. She has never enslaved a human being, but ' ,, H. G. Crowe ...... Prov. G.S.B. has laboured for man s prosperity in every relation of human existence. Masonry is li the li „ W. Reece ...... Prov. G. Std. Br. ght, ght of scientific thought, the light lhat man needs for a successfu l guide and in great measure that he may enjoy the full fruition of a well-spent „ J. Gill ...... Prov. G.D.C. , life, „ T. G. Williams ...... Prov. A.G.S.E. and some results of a happy destiny. It denies every mythological and supersti- tious idea of man 's creation existence ,, Nosworthy ...... Prov. G. Org. , , and destiny, but with impressive ceremony „ Salter ...... Prov. G. Janitor. acknowledges God, the Creator of all things, and solemnly recognises our depend- ence upon Him. On the , motion of Comp. Col. LONG , seconded by Comp. R. C. E LSE, Grand Masonry is truth. We are taught that " truth is a divine attribute; " yet, like Superintendent , the Provincial Grand Chapter recorded their grief at the irrepar- other virtues, is within the reach of man, and may be appropriated to his use. It able loss to Royal Arch Masonry and the Province of Somerset through the is sometimes difficult to distinguish it in these days of tinsel and gloss, but upon lamented death of their Grand Superintendent , the late Brigadier-General Adair , this rock we profess to build Masonic character. Masonic li ght cannot illuminate after whom the entertaining chapter was named. that which is false. When in the creation God commanded , " Let there be light," The alms taken were given to the Clevedon Cottage Hospital. and the li ght was given , it served to make truth visible, the truths of creation. The Prov. G. Chapter was then closed. The analogy is plain. When first we opened our eyes, we learned that Masonic Subsequently the companions dined together under the presidency of the Grand li ght was given to read the " Word of Truth ," that should prove a lamp to our Superintendent in the Town Hall, when the usual Masonic toast list was gone feet. through. He who thinks that he has accomp lished all there is to be learned in the entire field of intellectual and moral teaching of Freemasonry deceives himself. The best educated among us has gained but a superficial view, while he who has CONSECRATION OF THE SOUTHPO RT learned the simplest lessons taught by the tenacity of the Acacia, has linked his CHAPTER. No. 1070. soul to the Infinite and built a Temp le therein whose corner-stone is taken from the quarries of Eternal Truth , and whose timbers are stronger than the Cedars of Lebanon. Masonry is the religion of education under forms and ceremonies. It This new chapter was consecrated on Saturday, the 14th inst., at the Masonic pays homage to no other system, and because of its independence it has life. Rooms, Lord-street , Southport, by Comp. W. Goodacre, P.G. Std. Br., Prov. If education have no religious tendency, then is our civilisation a failure, and G.S.E., assisted by Comps. J. J. Lambert , as H. ; Rev. J. S. Gardner , as J.; R. all instruction goes for naught. Better for man to remain in slavery and degradation Betley, as S.E. ; J. C Robinson , as S.N. ; J. D. Murray, D.C. ; J. Callow, P.S. ; than to use the forces of education which result in nothing but barren hopes and W. C. Erwin , P.P.G.R. ; J. Slyman , and J. Barrow , P.P.G.S. fruitless endeavour. Happ il y we experience a different result. The forces of . After the chapter was opened, the companions were admitted , and the Presiding education have elevated man to the moral and intellectual being of to-day. Among Officer proceeded with the ceremony of consecration , a duty which he performed in these forces we recognise Masonic knowledge, which has partici pated in this great a most dignified and impressive manner. work, until now we find the test of true Masonic character applied to the highest The D.C. then presented the Three Princi pals designate, namely, Comps. W. type of developed manhood. Unmasonic conduct must, therefore, be the resultant Johnson , Z.; John Hatch , H.; and J. Witham , J., and they were all regularly in- operation of an impure mind , a soul devoid of true manhood and influenced by stalled into their respective chairs. The M.E.Z. afterwards invested his officers for unholy desires and passions.— Grand Master Collier, West Virginia. the ensuing year. —. 4 A vote of thanks was then passed to the Consecrating Officers and , Comps. symbolism- Goodacre, Gardner, and Murray were elected honorary members. William Hutchinson , may be fairly termed the father of Masonic classical , There were present during the ceremony No one writer has endeavoured more than he did to give an elevating, and Comps. John Sutton , P.P.G. Treas. • is a Piatt P.P.G.S.; W. Piatt, H. ; W. and philosophical tendency to all our Masonic researches and disquisitions. His J. , 613 Jones, P.P.G.T. ; G. Duxfield , J. 613; lo-Saxon Rev. C. Hesketh Knowlys, Z. 1730 ; G. Rockliffe, 1613; and others. name which ought always to be held in reverential regard by all Ang Freemasons. He was born at Barnard Castle Durham, in 1732 , and died in i8i4; He was a solicitor by profession, but an antiquary and archa;ologist by taste—and conviction. He wrote that well-known work " The history and Antiquities of the SEMI-CENTENNIAL OF THE GRAND LODGE County Palatine of Durham," and several other works, being a zealous member of the Antiquarian Society. His "Spirit of Masonry," his well-known work , OF ILLINOIS. was first published in 1775, with the especial sanction of Grand Lodge, and a second edition was issued in 1795. Dr. Oliver edited one of the many later editions. Hutchin- a true Graid Master J. C. S MITH has issued the following circular to the lodo-es son had his own peculiar theories, which a later and sounder criticism and of his jurisdiction :— exegesis have compelled Masonic students to discard. His etymology and '"¦'j symbolism are both somewhat strained, though there will be always a large schoo " The Most Worshi ful the Grand Lod p ge of the State of Illinois has in Anglo-Saxon Freemasonry which will adhere to the Christian sympathies an been invited to place the cope-stone on the tower of the Auditorium in the Cit , y of sentiments of Hutchinson. But though we cannot fully agree with all his views Chicago , and thus complete the building. The Grand Master wi has accepted the we can admire truly the general groundwork of his admirable work, which invitation , and named the hour of Hi gh Twelve on the second day of October. remain a lasting monument , both to his learning and ingenuity, a fitting epitap > This being the second day of the Annual Communication and the " wel day set apart so to say, on the long career of a man and a Mason , whose head and heart for the celebration of the Semi-Centennial of Grand Lodge, y it is proposed a in unison , whose life was blameless, and whose memory is still fondly regarded parade of the Craftsmen precede the ceremonies at the Auditorium. R. Em. j Sir Freemasons wherever the English language is spoken and as long as Freemason Norman T. Cassette, Grand Commander of Kni , , ghts Templar of Illinois , has itself endures.—Kenning' s Cyclopcedia of Freemasonry. kindly consented to furnish a suitable escort of Knights Templar for Grand Lodge and the constituent lodges that may partici pate. The ceremony of p lacino- the cope-stone being completed , Grand Lodge will be. escorted B ERKELEY H OTEL (late St. James's), 1, Berkeley-street and Piccad back to Central , 77, w Music Hall , where the parade will be dismissed. London, W. First-class accommodation for residents, with a restaurant n< ^£_ car ^ " At five o'clock p.m. the members of the Fraternity and their families will attached for hi gh class luncheons and dinners, at fixed prices and & 'a assemble at armoury of Second Regiment, I.N.G., on Lake front , where the Grand C. DIETTE, Manager.— [A DVT.] Benevolence ; Arthur Yates, A. M. Broadley, Sec. EAST LANCASHIRE CHARITY 2127 ; C. R. Brighten , Phipps, Mrs. Maclean , Mrs. COMMITTEE. Sl Brighten (sisters of Mrs. Harris), Mr. Arthur Chud- Wm^(MMx^-' ' ^'^^ * ''j'ell Wml leigh , Mr. Paul Merritt , Bros. Henry Pettitt , Sir ^^^^ ^^ ^^ ^* ^^^^ George Harris, Barrow Emanuel, M.A., Colonel A meeting of the Charity Committee ot the Province Harding, Lennox Browne and Mrs. Browne, Miss Grace of East Lancashire and the General Committee of the ^ agg ipiffi ^ ^^ Hawthorne, Miss Marie Illington , Miss Sylvia Grey, East Lancashire Systematic Masonic Educational and Benevolent Institution was held at the Freemasons' Man wants but little here below nor wants lhat Bro. and Mrs. Macklin, Mr. and Miss Jecks, Miss " Hall Cooper-street on Friday, the 20th inst. For the long " may be applied to Bro. Augustus Harris Mary Rorke, Mr. St. Aubyn, Mr. St. John Brenon, , , little former Institution two children were adopted for elec- Mr. Henry Hamilton's new romantic drama. Miss Helen Forsyth, Mr. Augustus Moore, Bros. and tion on the Metropolitan Institution for Boys and Royal Oak," on Monday ni ht was certainl far Beerbohm Tree, W. Barrett, Mus. Bac, and Mrs. " The g y Girls. For the latter five were adopted on the local long- On the continent, we believe, there are Barrett, Mr. j. L. Shine, Mr. George Alexander, Mr. too Institution. theatres where a play takes a week to act, so that the Kemble, Mr. Gilbert Farquhar, Miss Phyllis Broughton, The meeting was largely attended , the following audiences go night after night until they have seen it Mr. W. Archer, Mr. Charles Collette, Miss Cicely Richards, Bro. D. Beveridge Mr. F. Meavin Mr. representatives being present : Bros. Alderman E. G. all. We were reminded of this in sitting through the J. , , and Mrs. E. Ledger Mr. P. Hurst Mr. Hayden Coffin Harwood, Chairman ; John Chadwick, Sec. ; John e\v Drury Lane play. A large portion of the audience , J. , , n Mr. and Mrs. Howard Paul Mr. A. H. Watkin Bros. Barker, 1134; Edward Halliwell, ; W. R. Sowter, had left before the last act began , for the curtain did , , 345 Victor Stevens H. Ashley, 815; George Townsend, 116 ; James Hopwood, 126 ; not finally fall until close upon midnight , and yet it , W. E. Chapman, A. Collins, James Walker 221 ; John Kenyon G. H. Open- went up at half-past seven. When " The Royal Oak " Miss Alma Stanley, Mr. Forwood, and Miss Alma , , 348 ; Murray. We understand that the title of Bro. Harris' shaw, 26 ; W. Forrest, W. Brierley, ; Wm. has been severely cut down we believe it will go well. s 9 37; 344 Lamb ; Ben Tay lor, ; A. W. Giddall, 268 ; With all its inordinate length , at the close there were Christmas pantomime will be " Jack and the Bean , 346 935 Stalk," and when we say that Bros. Harry Nicholls W. H. Holt, 1144; J. W. Abbott, 145 8 ; Fred Hilton, no dissentients, and after the actors had been called and Herbert Camp ; W. Wood 128 ; Joseph Harhng, 1 ; H. H. before the curtain and bowed their acknowledgments, bell will be the chiefs, we have said 1458 , 948 enough to make young and old long for the festive Warburton , 163 ; Hy. Tay lor, 286 ; Geo. Hunt, 1009 ; the authors came forward for their meed of praise, James Newton Walter Newton,. 1322 ; Peter and Bro. Harris set an examp le which it would be season. Bro. Nicholls will collaborate with Bro. Harris , 37; in the authorshi Ratcliffe, 219 T. Hooper, ; R. L. McMillan , well if managers generally would follow, and declined p. ; J. 1723 # 6 ; Wm. Cartwright, ; Peter Lawton, 78; A. to make a speech for which there were calls. Bro. * * 78 633 The classical concert iven on Wednesday Pemberton, 1030; WalKer, John Chtfe, 204 ; Harris merely said '' Ladies and gentlemen, may we g night at J. 37; Covent Garden was hi hl meritorious E. Farrar, A. B. Whittaker, 1633 ; G. S. Smith, say you are satisfied?" One and all shouted " Yes." g y , the programme 350; T. G. Hothersall Chas. Turner ion ; And so every one ought to be, for Bro. Harris has comprising the following works : " War March of the 1134 ; , 1534 ; , Priests " from Mendelssohn ' "Athalie; overture to Aspland, 1170 ; John Lees, ; Alfred Salts, 226 ; again put before his clients a most beautiful play, which , s " J. 645 Deardew Thos. Jackson oseph Brid is sure to fill the National Theatre until his next mag- " Oberon " (Weber) ; minuet from " Berenice " J. , 54; , 274 ; J g- ford Sutcliffe 28 Rowland Rawlinson, nificent production in the shape of the annual panto- (Handel) ; pianoforte concerto in G minor (Mendels- , 1077; Jos. , 3 ; E. N. Irving, mime. Drury Lane is too vast a house for much sohn) ; and Mendelssohn 's " Italian " Symphony. 1697; N. Nicholson, 1723 ; 2156 ; Henry L. Rocca James Kershaw ; Thos. dialogue. Scenic effects become it best, and no one These eminently classic works were sp lendidly p layed, , 815 ; , 300 Walter Alcock Potter understands the art of stage-mounting better than the under the skilfu l and sympathetic direction of Si gnor L. Buckley, 1218 ; , 191; James , h Brown 6 C. popular lessee, though we can well understand his am- Arditti, and were enthusiastically applauded by the 1868 ; John Waigley, 210; Josep , 3 9; D. Cheetham Robt. Williamson bition to have a drama with an interesting story and large audience. , 993 ; , 1055 ; J. Barker Thos. Schofield 288 ; Morris much literary merit. To give any detail of the story ' * * * , 1134; , John , Holt F. W. Lean H. E. is unnecessary, for is it not written in the book of the Mr. Duck will , next Saturday, the 5th prox., bring 146 ; John , 215; , 935 ; M. chronicles of the Kings of England. To dramatic out " Caste " at the Criterion. This famous play of the Hollingwood, 277 ; J. W. Kenyon, 42; E. E. Harrison writers this period of English history has ever been a late J. Robertson may well be revived now, and at this Williams, 325 ; J. Hadfield , 1129 ; J. , favourite topic. The merry monarch has been depicted pretty little theatre ought to draw, as it did in former 2279 ; W. Nicholl, 317 ; and A. H. Williams, 2156. on many stages before this. Bro. Harris and his years elsewhere. Mr. Duck has engaged for the cast colleague, Mr. Hamilton , have dished this up in a Messrs. David James, Leonard Boyne, Elwood, and S. new and romantic form , but the result is no Austin , Miss Lottie Venne, Miss Olga Brandon, and MASONIC PRESENTATION TO BRO. quite so favourable as when this time last year Mrs. Charles Poole. Miss Lottie Venne will play THE REV. R. B. F. ELRINGTON , they gave us such a wonderfu l account of Eccles, Mrs. Bancroft's part. ' The " Area Belle," the Spanish Armada. We have always admired Mr. musically arranged , is to be played with " .flisop 's AT BRIXHAM. Hamilton 's works, and with pleasure remember his Fables " at the Comedy, following it at 10.30. Since "Moths," " Harvest," and sundry other pieces. In its removal to the Comedy the booking for " _ arm. he had been vicar for years, last week for Leaming- The stalls are covered with tapestry of 40 picked singers, and an orchestra of 40 players. 35 a ton, on his retirement trom active service. He was l° d the staircases with velvet pile half-an-inch The company engaged to represent the opera include t nick, ' ? W.M. of True Love and Unity Lod for two years in the roof is exquisitely painted, and in a short Mr. Robert Clarke, a Welsh tenor, Mr. Cadwaladr, ge , 'me the 1886-7, when the new hall was consecrated , and was electric light will be turned on. With the Mdlle. de Vernet, Miss Amy Martin , Mr. McCarthy, "-newa initiated into Masonry 42 years ago at the Shakespeare of the lease Bro. Harris has, we hope, given a Mr. Leo Stormont, Mr . H. Pope, Mr. Donnell Balfe, Lod No. Dublin the Chaplain of which at that 0i Hfe t0 the National theatre. The refresh- and Miss Rosina Isidor. The opera is being rehearsed ge, 143, , mT7es A time was Bro. L)r. Magee now the Bishop of Peter- department is now under the direct control and produced under the personal direction of Signor the Coronaro borough . Bro. Elrington is also M.M.M. and t hird management, and when WP «__ v iV,-.,t R ™ , who is associated with Signor Faccio, at La blanchard's) is Scala, Milan. The Major , it is of interest to know, is Principal of Torbay Chapter, No. 1358, Paignton. to u " i responsible, it is needless ' ever thin will be of the Master of the Homers' Company. He is also on the During the evening Bro. J. W. Matthews was raised Bro R- u >' Sf best quality, g haS f r SOme Court of the Musicians' Company. to the Degree of M.M., the ceremony being most when R u ° yearS done a11 the catering Harris has efficiently performed by Bro. N. Hobson , P.J.G.W. of who h u given entertainments, and those gUeStS knOW the United Grand Lodge of New South Wales, who bctte n " wel1 that lt could not be The gunners at Shoeburyness and the residents of ¦ Saturday-.cn.u _.uci was afterwards accorded a vote of thanks. H-iiJ"l\., . y icwlastL Bro.DID. andanu Mrsmrs. Augustus Southend had last week a rare treat in the visit of Mr. gaVe a rece tion t0 their Amongst the visiting brethren were Bros. T. J. over 7 P friends, numbering Warwick Gray's Juvenile Opera Company to the South- 00 t0 See the new Grossman, S.D. ; George West, Stwd. ; and E. J. Pratt, fritPr -f ' decorations. The Masonic end Theatre. " Les Cloches de Corneville " and " La n ustered in ful1 f oree all of 1402. liter-i i , as did the theatrical, Fille de Madame Angot" were admirab ly performed , egal foIk ?iiest aC twinge, as prescribed , rV and if after the disease has set in will cure P'LLS. tw0 or lree T?\I)F'SJ " '" " days. 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Zoology, "The College," South Kensington; Examiner limited to one guinea.—Chairman of Committee, the EARL 15 years Bexley Heath College) has some time disengaged FINEST QUALITY AND FLAVOUR of CARNARVON , Pro Grand Master; Hon. Sec. and ad for Private or Visiting Tuition. Lectures 011 History and n m Treasurer (by whom contributions will be received), Of Tobacconists in Town and Country- Natural Science. Foreigners taught English through the i teri Dr. RA LP H G OODING, P.G.D., Heath Lodge, The Grove medium of French.—Address, F. D., 62, Lancaster-road , , Blackheath S.E. Notting-hill, W. , SPECIAL AGENT- ^ • EXAMINATIONS.— Payments FRANKLIN (late Medex), 155, OXFORD STREET, EMULATION LODGE OF IM- based on results. — Preliminary, legal, medical, Wholesale—RUTTER & Co., LONDON _ PROVEMENT. — M EETING AT FREEMASONS ' scientific, matriculation, chartered accountant, and Civil ^_ HALL.— NOTICE.—The regular weekly meetings will be Service, male and female. The dullest and most backward Dental resumed on the First Friday evening in October. Open got through. Private lessons in mechanics, physics, practical JOHN FAULKNER, ' BRO. R ' at 6, close by S o clock.—W. G. K ENT I SH, Secretary, chemistry, and biology given. For list of successes and Surgeon, has removed to 4 1, UPPER _ BAKER-SJ Laurence Pountney Hill E.C. 5, , honours apply to Mr. HENRY WAITE, 342, Strand. N.W. Attendance, 9 to 5. HOLLAND. Lodge Quatuor Coronati meets again on Friday next. rr HE "OLD MASONIANS." SPLENDID BULBS FROM SALES every MONDAY, WEDNESDAY & SATURDAY, The paper to be read on this occasion will be " On Some Errors of Scientific Expression in the Masonic The Committee of the "Old Masonians " have the In Large and Small Lots, to suit all Buyers. honour to announce Ritual," by Bro. Professor W. Mattieu Williams. DRAMATIC PERFORMANCE , A MR. J. C. STEVENS will SELL by To be given by the members at AUCTION at his Great ROOMS, 3S, KING- The " Old Masonians " are making steady progress ST. GEORGE'S HALL, LANGHAM PLACE, W., STREET, COVENT GARDEN, W.C, every MONDAY, in organising their Association and establishing it on WEDNESDAY and SATURDAY, at Half-past Twelve OH Saturday Evening, November 2nd, iSSo, a firm basis. A somewhat more ambitious attempt precisely each day, In aid of the than they have hitherto ventured on is being made in aid First-class consignments of Choice-named HYACINTHS, BENEVOLENT AND GRANT FUND of the Benevolent and Grant Fund of the Association OF THE ASSOCIATION . Tulips, Crocuses, Narcissus Scillas, and other Bulbs, by a proposed dramatic performance at St. George s Hall earl in November. If the School languishes for from well-known Farms in Holland. On view y y upon your kind and Arriving daily The Committee trust they may rel Mornings of Sale, and Catalogues had. want of funds, it will not be the fault of the " Old support, and in antici pation of a demand for Seats, valuable Boys," whose efforts are altogether praiseworthy and will be glad to know at an early date, the number of Tickets you will require. Zo CotTesponbents deserving of success. Boxes ; Stalls, Prices of Admission—Private , £3 3s. Bro. Horace Brooks Marshall has frequently come to ,os. Cd. and 7s. 6d. ; Balcony Stalls, 6s. and 4s. ; Area BOOKS, &c, RECEIVED. (Unreserved), 2s. Cd. ; Gallery, is. " Loomis' Musical and Masonic Journal ," " The Ty ler ," the rescue in these cases, and several pupils now in the Secretary, A LFRED " Canadian Craftsman ," "The Freemason " (Toronto), and Schools have reason to be grateful to our good brother Tickets can be obtained of the Hon. " Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of New Brunswick. " WATKINS , 21, Belgrave Road, St. John 's Wood, N.W., for his timely help at the last moment. ' the members of the Association. and of all * % * q^O THE GOVERNORS AND Bro. J. D. Langton, the Hon. Secretary of the Pro- 1 SUBSCRIBERS OF THE ROYAL MASONIC visional Management Committee of the Boys' School, is asking in our correspondence columns for donations INSTITUTION FOR BOYS. of pictures and prints for the decorations of the rooms, G ENTLEMEN , ^MJrW^r^W^^^^^^^^^^W^t^^^^as well as any indoor games and books for the amuse- As a candidate for the post of Medical Officer to SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 28; 188 ment of the boys during the winter evenings. Many inform you , 9. the above Institution , I take this opportunity brethren, we feel sure will respond to this appeal. y , that the Election will take place at the ens meeting of Nothing tends so much to raise the tone and spirits of the Quarterly Court on October 25th. finmsomc IRotes. the young as artistic and cheerful surroundings, and it During the past month I have had the pleasure to must be in the power of the majority of our readers to publish in the Masonic journals, copies of some of my present some such offering as the Committee ask for The Provincial Grand Chapter of Leicester and Testimonials. Should any member of the Quarterly Court without missing it themselves. Rutland is to assemble at the Freemasons' Hall, Leices- desire to see the full account of my professional career ter, on Tuesday, the ist prox., under the auspices of the * * * pt of request. Our list of lodge meetings begins to show signs of I shall be glad to forward same on recei St. George's Chapter, No. 1560. The veteran Grand extension, and its rapid growth from week to week will As a Life-Subscriber to the Institution and a Crafts- Superintendent, Comp. William Kelly, F.S.A., &c, will mark the flow of the Masonic tide, especially in the man, I shall be glad to receive your support ; promising that preside, and be supported by Comps. S. S. Partridge, Metropolis where the summer vacation is more observed if elected it will be my greatest endeavour to guard the P.G.S.B., Prov. G.H., and Joseph Young, Prov. G.J. , than in the provinces. In another few weeks, lodges, health of the pupils, and to work in harmony with those who Comp. the Rev. C. Hinton Wood, M.A., is the Prov. chapters, and other bodies will be in full swing, and the may have the conduct of the Institution. G.S.E., and makes both an able and most courteous ardent Mason will have ample opportunities of gratif y- Yours faithfully, Secretary of this prosperous Grand Chapter for these ing his longings for work and instruction in any of the R. F. TOMLIN , M.R.C.S. Eng., &c. two counties. Degrees or Orders he may have set his mind on, while Wood Green, N., Ewell Lodge, No. 1S51. his less ambitious brother may equall bis meet- September 10th, 1SS9. The business is mainly as usual for such occasions y enjoy and the reports are all of an encouraging character. ing at the social board. THE on ^0 LIFE-GOVERNORS AND There is a balance in hand of ^22 4s. 2d. the year's *¦ The funeral of Bro. Mclntyre took SUBSCRIBERS OF THE ROYAL MASONIC accounts. Comp. J. Tuckfield is Prov. G. Treasurer. place on Wednes- day afternoon at Hi hgate Cemetery. Notwithstand- INSTITUTION FOR BOYS. The Director of Ceremonies is Comp. Miles J. Walker, , g ing the drenching downpour of rain LADIES AND GENTLEMEN , who, beyond question , is the " right brother in the right , there was a large attendance of friends and representatives The appointment of Medical Officer to the Royal place." Though not a large province, there is no lack of the Bar Masonic Institution for Boys being vacant, I have the honour of enthusiasm with the members. and Freemasonry. Judge Paterson, of the Western to announce that I am a Candidate for the office. My testi- Circuit, and Dr. Braxton Hicks were amongst those monials, which will be forwarded to the Committee, will show present at the interment, and Mr. Cock, Q.C, Mr that I am duly qualified and registered, and that I have had Bro. Gerard Ford , D. Prov. G. Master of Sussex, is French, Q.C , Mr. J. C. Lawrence, Q.C, and Mr. George considerable experience in the profession. To this may be still, we regret to say, lying ill at Berne, but will be Candy, Q.C, sent representatives. Delegates attended added that I am resident within three minutes' walk from removed back home as soon as possible. It is thought also from the Masonic lodges in South Wales, of which the Schools, where I have been practising for over two years. the air of Bri hton will do more than anything else circuit the deceased was leader, while the Grand Lodge Should I have the honour to be elected, you may rely on my g doing everything in my power to promote the health of the towards restoring his health. As announced in our last was represented by Bro. T. Fenn. Floral tributes were hoys under my charge. the Moveable Grand Mark Lodge has been adjourned sent by Judge Paterson and the Incorporated Law in consequence Societies of Halifax I am, of his absence, and no definite date , Dewsbury, and elsewhere. can at present be fixed for the meeting. Ladies and Gentlemen, Yours faithfully, In the Appendix to the Proceedings of 46th the an- nual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Iowa— ', Gladstone-avenue, J. E. H. STEPHENS, The annual meeting of the Provincial Grand Lodge Noel Park L.R.C.P. and S.E., held in Sioux City on the 4th June last and following , Wood Green, of Sussex is fixed for Saturday, October 12th, and al- August 7th, 1SS9 . Lodge 67. days—are some interesting particulars as to the origin 9 though the absence of the Deputy Provincial Grand of certain of the Grand Lodges in the United States of Master is much dep lored, the necessity of his being M OTES ON CHEMISTRY AND America. From these we learn that the Grand Lodge ¦*¦ " present is not so imperative as in the case of the Grand PHYSICS, FOR THE USE OF STUDENTS IN of Indiana was constituted by five lodges, of which four SCIENCE SCHOOLS, &c. By Dr. HODGKINSON. Mark Lodge, its raisoii d' etre being the installation were chartered by the Grand Lodge of Kentucky; that Now Ready, Price 2s. each . of Bro. Gerard Ford as Provincial Grand Master. of Illinois by six lodges, four of which hailed from ELEMENTARY CHEMISTRY—T HE N ON-M ETALS . Missouri and two from Kentuck "IEIALS (Part I.)—T HEIR EXTRACTION FROM THE ORE . y; that of Tennessee by The consecration of Lodge " Acacia," No. 2321 , has ELEMENTARY QUALITATIVE and QUANTITATIVE eight lodges, all chartered by North Carolina ; and that been fixed by the R.W. Prov. G. Master ANALYSIS. , Bro. Thomas of Mississippi by three lodges, of which two were from Tew ELECTRICITY. , J.P., for to-morrow (Saturday) at the Masonic Tennessee and one from Kentucky. I11 the Press. Hall, Bradford, who will himself perform the ceremony, '-IALS (Part II.)— COMPRISING THE C HEMISTRY OF and Bro. J. Ramsden Riley will afterwards install the THE M ANUFACTURE ULPHURIC CID Turning next to Alabama ot? S A , W.M., Bro. Alfred Step henson. There is to be no , which started with nine POTASSIUM CHLORATE, A LKALI, COAL GAS , lodges, we find that Kentucky contributed one of them , COKE, CHARCOAL, PHOSPHORUS, M ETALLIC banquet, but a tea will be provided at the hall at five and North Carolina ... „ SALTS, &C . o'clock, and it is specially noted that intoxicating , South Carolina, Tennessee, and -LLMENTARY PHYSICS. drinks will not be provided. others the remaining eight. Two lodges chartered by HEAT. Louisiana and one by Kentucky established the Grand * * * Lodge of Arkansas, while the Grand Lodge of LONUON_GEORGE KENNING , 16, GT. QUEEN ST., W.C, We are reminded by the appeals for support we are California was constituted by four lodges hailing . AND ALL BOOKSELLERS. almost daily receiving from candidates for the Girls' and respectively from New Jersey, Connecticut, District of M ISS FLORENCE LOGAN , Con- Boys' Schools at the Elections in October, of the many Columbia, and Minnesota. Nebraska furnished two 7 tra't° and Medallist R.A.M., is open to Engage- " last chances " which are always presenting them- and Kansas one of the three original lodges of ___ ¦_ , • Masonic Banquets, alone or in connection with selves. It is almost heartrending to find at the declara- Colorado; while Tennessee, Georgia, and Alabama "«ier artistes. Terms-One Guinea and Rail. Old and new tion of the polls that one or more of these unfortunate chartered each one of the three constituent lod '^toire Address, 77, King Street, Woolwich, S.E. ges of ^ app licants, after unwearying efforts on the part of their Florida. Three lodges from Oregon and one from TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESSES supporters at several elections, are at last finally shut Washington started the Grand Lodge of Idaho, and (INLAND). out, with only a few votes between them and success. the four lodges which founded the Grand Lodge of There must be a number of subscribers who Iowa hailed from Missouri ">' the Fr eemason Printing Works— have no , whose four constituent special candidates to support, and to these brethren we lodges were chartered by Tennessee, which, as we have Fv FREEMASON , LONDON. je wels, Clothing, Banners, and Furniture — would appeal to render what aid they can to this unfor- shown, is descended from North Carolina, the majority KENNING, LONDON. tunate class. of whose lodges were of English origin. As for the others mentioned , it is only necessary to J.G.W. ; F. J. Robinson, P.P.A.G.D.C ; J. O. Manton P.P.A.G.D.C; Rev. T. B. Mundy, P.P.G.C. mention that the Grand Lodge of Kentucky was formed Stafford! MPOBf & shire ; J. H. Richardson , P.P.A.G. Sec ; A. Newman by three lodges of Missourian origin , and tbat of Ohio plil ^ M.A., P.P G.D. Devon ; W. H. Wheeldon , F. E. Taylor' in 180S by five lodges, of which one hailed from New and H. Davis. Visitors : Bros. E. H. Clarke, W.M. L, '. Severn Taylor, W.M. 731; Riley, VV .M. S02 ; F. Jersey, one from Pennsylvania two from Connecticut, J. Stone , BlggsM^Ilm^ VV.M. 10S5 ; R. B. Orme, VV.M. 2129; 1. P. Fearfield ' and one from Kentucky. W.M. 2224 ; J. Hassal l , P.M. 1739, P.P.G.S. of W. • I H. Cooke, P.M. 850 ; W. J. Piper, P.M. S 2, Prov. G f) Craft flDasonrp. ' of C; J. Bland , P.M. 731, P.P.G.D. ; W. L. Dodd At the Communication of the Grand Lodge of Mary- P.P.G.O. ; E. Home, P.M. 731, P.P.G.R. ; J. Fisher' land in November, 1S88, Bro. Jacob H. McLairy, who .Metropolitan /Ifoeettngs. S.W. 353 ; J. W. Brigg, P.M. 731, P.P.G.O.; J. Walker' S.W. Jones, S.D. ; A. Smith I.G. bas been Grand Secretary for the period of 25 years, 731; J. 731 , 731; p (No. 901).—The G. Sanderson, P.M. 731 ; C. Webster, P.M. 731, P.P.G.D • was presented with a solid silver loving-cup, about 16 City of London Lodge J. Worsnop, P.M. 10S5, P.P.G.P. ; Rev. W. Hope, P p first regular meeting of the season of this influential lodge G.C; G. S. Smith , ' inches high , with a cubic capacity of one gallon , at the Guildhal l Tavern, S.W. S02 ; Tom G. Taylor, Or..- was held on Monday, the iGth inst., S03 ; R. Slater, P.M. S02, Prov. G.S. of W.; ' on one side of which was engraved a square and com- E.C., under the able presidency of Bro. W. R. Haylock, John Webb S.W. 10S5; B. W. Pike, J.W. 10S5 ; A. Nicholson , Sec' passes, and a scroll bearing the inscription : " Most W.M., assisted by the following officers and members : S.VV. ; 10S5 ; John E. Russell, P.M. 10S5 P.P.G.D.; Thompson , Bros. R. Pittam Stevens, I.PJVI. ; Hoddinott , S.VV. Worshipful Grand Lodge of Maryland to its faithfu l Hughes, P.M., P.D.G.D.C. Surrey, 624 ; J. E. Hunt , 10S5 ; Kin , 10S5 ; Wm. Suttonj A. Prince, I.W. ; 1. J.D. ; T. H. Harrison Grand Secretary, Right Worshipful Brother Jacob H. Treas. ; C. Beaumont, P.M., P.P.A.G.D.C. Essex, Sec. ; 1324 , 10S5 ; G. T. Dennison , 10S5 • Org. ; and others. McLairy, November 20th , 1888." He was also presented G. Rubardt, S.D. ; Gillard , D.C. ; W. G. Toll, The lod Harbor, P.M.; ge having been opened,and the minutes confirmed W. Venner, Stwd. ; Turfefield , Tyler; the W.M. elect, Bro. H. Clarke on the same occasion with a bronze clock by Adherence David Hughes P.M. ; Fisher, Davies, T. Toll, Pratt, John , was dul y installed by , the retiring W.M., Bro. R. L. H. Mole, assisted b Lodge, No. 88 ; a Grand Secretary 's jewel of office by Roberts, Hatton , Head, Bouffler , Beverid ge, Hayden, Ross, y Bro. Dr. T. Carter Wigg, P.M. 'I'he W.M. appointed and in- Waverley Lodge, No. 152; a solid silver pen-tray, &c, Whitnall , South, Taylor, Yardlcy, Clark e, Rogers, Alder, Fielder, and vested his officers as follows : Bros. R. L. H. Mole, I.P.M • Dance, P.M. ; Tuck, Smith, P.M. ; Clinch , A. Flint, S.W. ; Rev. H. Price by the Grand Master, and a silver paper cutter by Mrs. W.M. 6G; Gould, J. , J.W. ; Rev . J. B Watkins. Visitors : Bros. Haddon, 19 Mundy, M.A., P.P.G. Chan. Staffordshire, Shryock. ; Turner, ; Elliott , 1C John McLean, P.M. Chap. ; VV G59 2242 93; Naylor, P.G.S.B., P.P.S.G.W., P.G. Sec, West, W.M. 1 ; Thompson , Hatt SG5 ; Treas. ; V * * * 1319; 744 1744; Mclnnes, Sec ; H. V. Edwards, S.D.; E. H. Claye It appears that a new regulation was adopted last Robinson , 1010 ; Poole, 1901 ; and Murrell , 193. ; Montague Smith VV dul the minutes of the J.D. , D.C; . H. Marsden , PP The lodge having been y opened, 'S.G.W.. Org. ; F. E. Taylor, year by the Grand Lodge of New Hampshire, which last regular and emergency meetings were read and con- I.G. ; W. H. Wheeldon the and J. T. H. Richardson, Stwds. ; and W. Stone, Tyler. pi ascribes that when a man proposes to offer himself as firmed. Bros. Bouffler and Davies were advanced to After the W.M. had and Bros. Toll and G. Thompson, of 1 proposed a candidate, the lodge was a candidate for initiation into Freemasonry a Com- Third Degree, 744, closed, and the brethren adjourned to the lower were passed. Mr. Osborne was proposed as an initiate, and hall to a mittee of Investigation must inquire, not only as to his banquet , which was served by the hall-keeper, Bro. Thos. the members vCted ten guineas to the widow of one of the Day, Prov. G. T residence and generall to his standing in life yler, after which the usual loyal and age, , y as , late members. Masonic toasts were honoured At the banquet which followed, the usual loyal and , enlivened by vocal and but also as to whether he is single or married, and if instrumental music, ably rendered by the following : Masonic toasts were given and duly honoured. Bros married, whether he lives with his wife ; whether he is W. Naylor, W. J. Pi per, B. W. Pike, King, F. E. Taylor, W. Bri and others ; and the T addicted to the intemperate use of intoxicating liquors ; (No. 1321). —The mem- J. gg, yler's toast concluded Emblematic Lodge the 104th annual festival of the lodge. if he gambles or associates with bad characters ; and if bers of this lodge held their usual meeting at the Brid ge House Hotel, London Bridge, on Thursday, the 19th inst. EAST MOLESEY. he habitually uses profane or indecent language. There were present thc W.M., Bro. H. Esling, in the Many of our readers will, no doubt , consider that , chair, supported by the following officers : Bros. Price, Cyclist Lodge (No. 2246).—The election meet- ing of this lodge was held on Saturday, the 14th instant , though it is just and proper that a lodge should take S.W.; F. J. Potter, J.W. ; W. G. Kent, S.D. ; C H. at Theiss, A.D.C ; R. A. Kirkaldv, P.M.; H. S. Hunter, the Castle Hotel, when there present Bros. D. P. Cama, actin« reasonable precautions against the admission of im- P.M. ; W. Englefield , P.M. ; F. J. Edgington, P.M.; W.M. (in absence of Bro. Holmes) ; W. J. Mason, S.VV j proper candidates, some of these questions are not a and several brethren. Visitors : Bros. J. Everett, S.W. C. A. Itter, J.W. j C Sheppard , P.M., Sec j Thos. Clarke, S.D.j W. R. Hatton , acting J.D. j little inquisitorial. There is often great laxity over 1343 ; G. Rymer, S60 ; A. J. Bailey, 1604 ; and F. T. J. K. R. Ridpath , P.J.G.D. Surrey. Cama, P.G. Reg., acting I.G. j H. Gardiner, Stwd.; the admission of candidates into our lodges, but it The Worshipful Master, afterhavingcompleted the general and S. Parkhouse, P.M. Visitors : Bros. E. Rogers, P.M. Co, strikes us that this kind of regulation goes too far, and business of the lodge, informed the brethre n that he had a G. Stwd. ; F. E. Pocock, P.M. 1S91 j M. E. Abrahams, 1017J J. Mayo, 1C14J and T. Philli ps. that it should be enough if a man is well and worthily very pleasing duty to perform , and that was to accept from Bro. Price, S.W., a very handsome banner, which he The lodge having been opened, and the minutes read and recommended. bad presented to the lodge, to be placed over the Worship- confirmed , the brethren proceeded with the election of ful Master's chair. 'I'he brethren were delighted with W.M. for the ensuing year, which proved unanimous in the gift, and the W.M. in a few, but appropriate, words favour of Bro. W. J. Mason, S.W. Bro. N. Goodchild , thanked Bro. Price for his kindness. The VV.M. then pro- P.M., was re-elected as Treasurer, and Bro. R. Sheppard , CoiTesponfcence. posed that the best thanks of the lodge be given to Bro. Tyler. For the Audito rs the choice of the brethren fell on Price, and the same to be recorded on the minutes. The Bros. W. R. Hatton and Hy. Gardiner. Bro. W. Davis PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF proposition was at once seconded by an esteemed old Past was unanimously elected a joining member of the lodge, NORTHUMBERLAND. Master, Bro. Edgington , and carried unanimousl y. after which, there being no further business on the agenda, the lodge was closed, and the brethren adjourned to a To the Editor of the " Freemason. " Nothing further offering, the lodge was closed. The brethren then adjourned to a very agreeable repast choice banquet, where they were joined by the following Dear Sir and Brother, provided by the worthy host, Bro. Pearce, in his usual ladies : Mrs. D. P. Cama, Mrs. C. Rogers, Mrs. M. E. In your issue of the 21st inst., in an article good style. Pocock , Mrs. W. j. Mason, Mrs. W. R. Hatton, Mrs. L. under the above heading, and in referring to the lodges The repast being over, thc usual loyal and Masonic Mulvey, Mrs. H. Gardiner, Mrs. E. Parkhouse, and Mrs. of the Province of Northumberland , you say—" of which toasts were given by the W.M., and responded to by thc C. A. Itter; Miss Mason , Miss Hatton, Miss A. E. Shep- pard, and Miss E. M. Sheppard one-half are located in the city of Newcastle, nor with brethre n in real Masonic form. ; and Mr. W. F. Mason , The I.P.M. proposed " The W.M.," which was replied to who added a charm to the festive board evidently highly the exception of its senior lodge—the Newcastle-on- appreciated by the brethren. Tyne, No. 24—which was warranted b the ' Antients ' by the W.M. in very suitable terms. y and a little music which The remainder of the evening was taken up by some in it boast of any lod Several other toasts followed, , 1752-3—can ge of earlier consti- brought a very pleasant evening- to a close. excellent singing and dancing, which proved an agreeable tution than the year 1828." change to the usual post-prandial speeches. For the information of myself , and 1 have no doubt Anglo-American Lodge (No. 2191). — A HOUNSLOW. other young Masonic students, I should be glad to know meeting of the above lodge was held at the Criterion , Picca- the exact meaning of this paragraph. dilly, S.VV., on Tuesday, the 17th inst., when there were Dalhousie Lodge (No. 865).—A meeting of On turning to Bro. Lane's valuable " Masonic Re- present Bros. F. Ked ge, VV.M.; A. Clark, I.P.M. ; J. this lodge was held on the iSth inst., at the Church Skinner acting S.W. ; B. Grieve, acting J.W. ; VV. cords," I find that the Newcastle-upon-Tyne Lodge was , J. Room, Montague-road , when there were present Bros. Hancock, S.D. ; G. H. Reynolds, J.D.; T. Rowe, acting W. H. Causton P.M. warranted as an Athol Lodge, No. 131 , on 24th Sep- , 172G , W.M. ; G. Swann, S.VV.; I.G.; G. Reynolds, Sec. ; J. B. Gumming, Treas.; H. P. Davies, J.VV. ; C. A. Walter P.P.S.G.D., tember, 1805, but on 2nd April it had surrendered J. , P.M., , 1813, W. Schartau, Org. ; R. Potter, Tyler ; Brackstone Treas. ; VV. C Williams, P.M., P.P.G.S.B., Sec ; C. its warrant of 24th September, 1805, and got an old Baker, P.M., P.G.D.; Major George Lambert, P.M., Woods, S.D.; J. B. Cory, acting J.D. ; C. G. Hatt, warrant of No. 15, then vacant, and no doubt for a con- P.G.S.B.; B. R. Paul, Curtis D'Alton , Victor Le Huray, acting I.G. ; E. Clare, Org. ; Thos. Bowler, Tyler; sideration. On the ioth August , 1814, it amalgamated E. Jessuran, E. H. Ronaasen , G. A. Berghok , C. J. Potter, S. VV. Keene, P.M.; Ensor, T. W. Barth, F. A. Bartli , with the " St. Nicholas Lodge " (Modern), whose war- and Hans Flack Dessen. Visitors : Bros. H. Monsin, Cory, Sidders, Betts, Coles, Case, Haynes, Emery, Boyce, rant dates from 2nd April, 1813, and the amalgamated Lodge St. Olaus til den hvide Leopard, Constitution of Spraggs, Hatt, Gardener , Nance, Pattenden , Essex, and E lodges under the name of the " Newcastle-upon-Tyne " Norway ; A. Cogliati , 1559 ; E. C. Seary, 1907; G. H. West. Visitors : Bros. Morrish, Chapman, and Thomas, of Clark, 1227; and F. M. Noakes, 214S. ; Essex Lodge, at the Union , got the very high number of 26, 15S5 , 511; and Fisher, 733. The lodge was opened , and the minutes of the last meet- The lodge was opened last and now stands as No. 24. , and the minutes of the ing read and confirmed. The Treasurer 's report was brought meeting were read and confirmed. Bros. T. VV. Bartli, What I wish to learn is this—Can a lodge claim to up, and, after some discussion, agreed to. A ballot was F. A Barth , Chapman , and Thomas were raised to the have had an existence since 1752-3 merely because it then taken for Bros. A. Scarlett, 19 S7; Harry Lewis, 145 ; Degree of M.M. A ballot was taken for Mr. William purchased an old warrant which had been lying on the and Hans Flack Dessen, Lodge St. Olaus til den hvide Leo- Essex , and, proving unanimous in his favour, he was duly shelves of the Athol Grand Lodge for many years, and pard, Constitution of Norway, as joining members, which initiated. The Secretary read the report of the Outing which originally did not belong to the Province of proved unanimous. Bro. Dessen made a suitable reply. Bro. Committee, which was unanimously received and adopted. Northumberland , or does its existence start from the Curtis D'Alton was raised to the Third Degree, and Bro. V. Bro. C. A. Walter, P.M., gave notice of motion that I K Le Huray passed to the Second Degree. A ballot was then bc a date of its own original warrant, which in this case is 24th would propose at the next lodge meeting "That there taken for Mr. H. Bagge, which , having proved unanimous, Dalhousie September, 1805 V I am also puzzled to know how Committee formed consisting of members of the he was dul y initiated , all three ceremonies being ren- Lodge for the purpose of aid of this lodge got a centenary warrant. getting up a concert in —Yours faithfull y dered in a most clear and impressive manner. Permission the funds of the Hounslow There and fraternall Cottag e Hospital. " y, was g iven to form a chapter in connection with the lodge, to being no further Masonic business, and after " Hearty September 23rd. P. G. R. be called the Anglo-American Chapter. good wishes," the lodge was closed. There being no further business, the lodge was closed. The brethren then adjourned to the Red Lion Hotel, where THE BOYS' SCHOOL. the dinner was, as usual, plentiful and excellent, after whir" the usual loyal and Mas jnic the VV.M-; To the Editor of the " Freemason ." toasts were given by provincial Meetings and heartil y responded to by the brethren. Dear Sir and Brother, Amongst those who contributed to the harmony of "^ I have been requested by the Provisional evening were Bros. Spraggs, Clare, West, and others. DERBY. Management Committee of the Royal Masonic Insti- Thc Tyler's toast concluded a most pleasant evening. y g (No. —A most successful tution for Boy s to invite from the friends of the Insti- T rian Lod e 253). MANCHESTER. tution donations of pictures and prints suitable for the anniversary meeting of this centenary lodge was held at the Masonic Hall on Tuesday, the 24th inst., when Bro. Zion Lodge (No. 8).—The regular meeting decoration of the rooms, and any indoor games and John 179 H. Clarke, Prov. A.G. Sec, was installed into the chair of of this lodge was held at the Masonic Rooms, i4a> !*'"*?' books that will tend to amuse the Boys during the K.S. There were present Bros. R. L. Homer Mole, W.M.; street, on Tuesday, the 24th inst., Bro. George Kid[» j coming winter evenings. ]. H. Clarke, S.W.; A. ]. Flint , I.W. : Rev. H. Price, VV.M., in the chair. A large number of brethren iw" I shall be pleased to acknowledge the receipt of Prov. G.C, Chap. ; VV. Naylor, P.G.S.B. Eng., P.P.S assembled, including several visitors. Among the lat«- _ presents sent to me at the undermentioned address.— G.W., Prov. G. Sec, Treas. ; H. Edwards, Sec ; E were Bros. Timperley, P.M. 204 ; Eldcrshaw, P.M- frj Yours faithfully and fraternall y, Mclnnes, ].D.; Dr. T. Carter Wigg, P.P.G.D. Essex, D Salt, ijSS ; J. H. Rattray, W.M. 1993 ; and Ami*'; meeting JOSEPH D. LANGTON of C. ; M. F. Smith , Org.; E. H. Claye, I.G. ; Dr. M Victoria Lodge. The summons calling the ' , Lindsey, Stwd. ; W. Stone nounced the portrait Hon. Sec. of the Provisional , Tyler; A. Woodiwiss, Prov presentation of a testimonial and Management S.G.W. ; T. Cox, P.P.S.G.W. ; Sir Smith , P.P.S Bro. Elias Nathan, P.M. September 21st. John . t. Committee. G.W. ; J. B. Coulson, P.P.S.G.W. ; Percy Wallis, P.P Thelodge was opened, previous in^ and the minutesof thc edulL 37, Queen Victoria-street, E.C. S.G.W.; E. R. Ward, P.P.S.G.W.; Frank Iliff e, P.P ing read and conlirmed. Bro. Rideal, W.M., imm cceded j .0 ma]ce t]ie presentation, which he did with the provincial Meetings following' remarks: " On behalf of the members of the IRopl aim of Zion , assisted by the members of your mother I od^c ASHBOURNE. l odge Caledonian , No. 204. I have much pleasure in hand- provincial Meetings inn-toyou this portrait of yourself , with a sincere wish that you Dove Valley Lodge (No. 353).—A regular may l'e spared many years to behold the shadow of what meeting of this lodge was held at the Town Hall, on Mon- vour brethren deem so good a substance, and when it has HAMPTON COURT. day, the 16th inst., when there wore present Bros. G. M. nleased the Grand Architect to call you to him , that your rela- Burdett Chapter (No. 1293).—A convocation Bond, P.P.G.I.G., VV.M. ; Percy Wallis, P.M., P.G.D. ever regard the picture as an heirloom , andlook upon tions may of this chapter was held at the Mitre Hotel on Saturday, Eng., P.P.S.G.W., as S.W. j J. H. Cooke, J.W. j VV. it with the pleasure which we do. In the efforts we have the 14th instant. Present: Comps. H. VV. Roberts, P.G. Davenport , M.O. j 1. T. Marple, S.O. j W. I. Piper, as made to prepare thc picture and present it in its present Reg., M.E.Z. ; R. VV. Bilby, H.j Tarr, J. j Pearce, J.O.j T. O. Farmer, Treas. j |ohn Howell , P.M., P.P. fori") many have been thee xpressions of feeling to you in P.P.G. Reg., S.E. ; Venn, P.Z., as S.N.j Maple, P.Z., G.O., Sec ; H. Brambles, R. of M. j A. Stubbs, P.M., a cause, and notably tbe activity of the Caledonian s0 good Treas. ; Francis, as P.S. j Duret, P.Z. j Gordon , P.Z. ; P.P.G.O., S.D. j George Fletcher, J. D.j W. H. Wheedon, brethren. This has enabled us to go further than to hand Cubitt, P.Z. j M. Smith, and Nicholson. Visitors : Comps. as l.G. j R. Brown, Tylerj and W. Prince, P.M., Prov. G. , and I have also to ask your acceptance of vou the picture CF. Hogard , P.D.G.D.C. j Escitt, P.Z. 140 j Brown , Std. Br. Visitors : Bros. A. Woodiwiss, J.P. (Mayor of this cheque and trust you will do so. I regard the offering P.Z. ; Beli , S60 ; and Best. Derby), VV.M. , Prov. S.G.W. j Cawthorn Webster your brethren of 140 302 , is one of spontaneous good feeling of The chapter being duly opened, the ballot was taken and P.M. 302 j Severn Taylor, J.O. 302 j and T. Roe, M.P., the Zion and Caledonian Lodges towards you. And if I found unanimous in favour of the exaltation of Bro. Alfred 302. more, all I need say is I wish the whole need say anything Thomas Trehearne, S.W. 657, who was then ably conducted lhe lodge was opened by the W.M., Bro. Bond, and testimonial had been more willing of your acceptance." P_ ~ through the ceremony. The ballots were then taken for the after the minutes had been confirmed , Bro. Woodiwiss as- Bro. George Board , P.M., P.G.D., then read the in- election of the officers for the ensuing year, the following sumed the chair, and most impressively advanced Bro. F. beneath the portrait as follows : scription being all unanimously elected : Comps. R. W. Bilby, Stone, VV.M. 10S5, to the Degree of M.M.M. Bro . Bond LIAS ATHAN P.Z., "B RO . E N , P.M. No. 204 and 179S , &c M.E.Z. j Tarr, H. ; Watkins, J.; Pearce, P.Z., S.E. ; then resumed the chair, and after the business of the lod was inititiated in the Caledonian Lodge, No. 6, in ge " He 24 Pennell , S.N. j Maple, P.Z., Treas. j Francis, P.S. j had been disposed of, and a candidate for advancement pro- the year 1S57, and, after serving the various offices in the Milton Smith ist A.S.; Trehearne, 2nd A.S.; and Gilbert, (December). , posed, the lodge was closed, and the brethren adjourned to Lodge, he became Master in the year 1SC2-3 Janitor. Comps. Smith , Trehearne, and Bashford were the Green Man Hotel , where an excellent supper was pro- ' is a summary of the work done during his The following appointed on the Audit Committee. vided by the genial hostess, after which the usual loyal and as Master of No. (now 204) : year of office 246 The chapter being duly closed, the companions adjourned Masonic toasts were duly honoured, and the thanks of the December. 2 Meetings. 6 Initiations. 4 Passings. 4 Raisings. to a choice banquet. 6 1 „ brethren accorded to Bro. Woodiwiss for the splendid lantiary. 3 » 3 » „ iven by the M.E.Z., and responded 'February. 3 „ 5 „ l >, 4 „ The usual toasts were g manner in which he had performed the ceremony. March. 3 „ 1 „ 2 „ 1 „ to by the various officers and visitors, interspersed by a The Tyler's toast brought to a conclusion one of those April. 3 » 3 u 1 „ 2 » few recitative and vocal pieces given by Comps. Cubitt, charming little evenings for which Ashbourne Freemasonry Hay. 3 •. 3 3 .. 6 „ Brown, and M. Smith. is proverbial. June. 2 11 4 11 1 „ 3 ¦> ;|uly. 3 » 3 8 .. 5 ., August. 2 „ I ,, I ,, 3 ,, September. 2 „ i „ — „ 3 .. Xobgea anb Gbapters ot October. 2 „ 5 „ 4 .» — >. flDarfe flDaaonr^ November. 2 „ 2 „ 3 „ — „ instruction. Grand Tis. 29 Meetings. 4$ Initiations. 40 Passings. 32 Raisings, .Metropolitan Meetings and during the same period four brethren joined the lodge. PRINCE FREDERICK WILLIAM LODGE (No. 753). "Total income during- his year of office—£6 98 ios. sd. Chiswick Lodge (No. 357).—This prosperous —A meeting was held on Tuesday, the 17th inst., at the " Bro. Nathan was the founder of the Zion Lodge, 179S, lodge held its installation meeting on Thursday, the 19th Eagle Tavern, Clifton-road , Maida Vale. Present : Bros. which was consecrated in May, 1879, when he became first inst., at the Star and Garter Hotel, Kew Bridge, when there J_. Page, W.M.j V. Shaw, S.W. j J. R. Hill, J.W.j Master, and up to the present period has been an active was a good attendance. Amongst the members present G. Wood , Preceptor j W. J. Stratton, I reas., acting Sec. j member. were Bros. Frederick Lawiance, VV.M. j A. Pringle, S.VV. j VV. J. Mason, S.D. j J. VV. Manktelow, J.D.j H. C. " As some little history of his life might be interesting to Geo. Gardner, P.P.G.D.C, Treas. j J. L. Mather, P.G. Beaver, I.G. j C. Stallibrass, Stwd. j N. Turner, P.M. 72 j those who may look on this picture hereafter, the following Treas., Sec j W. L. Dilkey, S.D. j I. H. Johnson, Geo. J. Stephens, P.M. 1425 j A. E. Carter, ]. W. Curtis, A. are a few items : Everett, B. Hartshorn, VV. P. Bellerby, Thomas, Coate, Pozzati , VV. T. Dillon , L. H. Nerwich, J. Hutchings, R. " He was born at 144, Long Millgate, Manchester, and others. Visitors : Bros. G. J. Westfield , 205 j S. B. T. Redfearn, S. B. Nighting'ale, and R. S. Curzons. known as Poet's Corner, 27th June, 1S09. He first com- Wilson, P.M. 239, P.G. Supt. of Wks. j J. Barnett, jun., The lodge was opened in due form, and the minutes of menced his schooldays with the celebrated Madame Broad- 315, P.G.S. ; John Potter, Sj W. H. Causton, M.O. 13 j the last meeting were read and confirmed. The lodge was bent (a character spoken of by Mrs. Linn.-eus Banks in her C. F. Hogard, P.G. Std. Br. j ancl W. _ W. Lee, 400. opened in the Second Degree. Bro. Curzons was examined book of "The Manchester Man "). He left this school at The lodge was duly opened, and the minutes having been and entrusted. The lodge was opened in the Third Degree, the age of eight, and then was placed under the tutorage of confirmed , the Auditors' report, which showed a satisfactory and the ceremony of raising rehearsed, Bro. Curzons candi- William Makinson , in Oldham-street , Manchester, from the balance, was received and adopted. Bro. Win . Clowes date. The lodge was resumed to the First Degree. Bro. windows of which school he witnessed the return of the was presented as VV.M. elect, and impressively installed by Nightingale was examined and entrusted. The lodge was ' Blanketeers ' in 1S17, on their being driven back by the Bro. Dr. Lawrance. The following officers were appointed resumed to the Second Degree, and the ceremony of passing military when on their way to London to petition Parliament and invested : Bros. Pringle, S.VV . j Defries, J.W. j Geo. rehearsed, Bro. Nightingale candidate. The lodge was for measures of reform. Two years afterwards, in 1S19, he Gardner, P.M., Treas. j J. L. Mather, Sec j Thomas, resumed to the First Degree, and the ceremony of initiation went to a school in Clarence-street, Princess-street, Man- M.O. j Coate, S.O. j Wheeler, J.O. j Bellerby, Reg. of rehearsed, Bro. Dillon candidate. Bro. V. Shaw was chester, kept by James Oman. Mks. j Johnson, S.D.; Geo. Everett, J.D. ; Dr. Harts- elected W.M. for the next meeting, and appointed the " Near the scene of , and at the time of, the " Peterloo horn , I.G. j and Walkley, T yler. officers in rotation. Nothing further offering for the good Massacre,' he saw some of the wounded walking bleeding The addresses were admirably rendered by Bro. Dr. of Freemasonry, after " Hearty good wishes," the lodge away, driven by the cavalry. Lawrance, I.P.M., who was presented with a P.M.'s was rinsed. "In 1S22 he was bound apprentice as a working jeweller jewel (man u factured by Bro. George Kenning), as a The usual weekly meeting was also held at the above to his grandfather, who was then in his Soth year. And in token of the appreciation of the brethren of his excel- address on tbe 12th inst., when there were present Bros. 1S2S he commenced business on his own account in Chapel- during- the past year. Bro. Lawrance I.P.M., lent services , J. Page, W.M. ; W. J. Stratton, Treas., S.W. j W. J. street, Salford. Subsequently in Old Millgate, and then in returned thanks, remarking- that the performance of the Victoria-street Mason, J.W. j G. Wood, Preceptor j J. J. Thomas, Sec j , Manchester. duties of the chair had been to him a pleasure, and expres- C. Coleman S.D. j D. j W. T. " Some , J. VV. Manktelow, J. 25 years ago, the Imperial George Lodge, 78, at sing his regret that the candidates on the agenda for Redfearn , I.G. j C. Stallibrass, Stwd. j Stephens, P.M. Middleton, and the Yarboro' Lod in Manchester J. ge, 633, , advancement were not in attendance. A letter was read 1425 , C. A. Bond, W.M. j W. Death, VV.M. 511 j through circumstances, were very much reduced in num- Bart., Prov. G.M., 1425 from Bro. Col. Sir Francis Burdett, A. E. Carter, W. T. Dillon, S. B. Nightingale, J. R. Hill, bers, and had barely sufficient to keep the lodges in working expressing- his sincere regret at his inability to attend. order, A. Pozzati, and G. Wood. and for a considerable time Bro . Nathan gave his The lodge was closed, and the brethren partook of an The lod services in sustaining and carry ge was opened in due form, and the minutes of the ing forward the work of excellent repast served under the superintendence of the last meeting were read and confirmed. The lodge was those lodges, by constant attendance, until they became host, Bro. Brill. more prosperous opened in the Second Degree. Bro. Death having answered , and, as a reward for his services, each of The customary toasts were subsequently given, with the the questions leading from the Second to the Third Degree these lodges made him an honorary member, which privilege usual formalities, and heartil y acknowledged, commendable he holds to the was duly entrusted. The lodge was opened in the Third present day. brevity being the order of the evening. Degree and the ceremony of raising rehearsed Bro. Death "On his retiring from the position of first Master of the , Bro . J. L. Mather, P.G. Treas., responded for "The candidate. The lodge was called off and on, and resumed won Lodge, in December, 1SS0 (having held the office for Grand Officers ," and remarked that they always endea- iS months), to the First Degree. Bro. Nightingale having answered the the members presented him with a handsome voured to do their duty, and he trusted they would continue questions leading to the Second Degree was dul timepiece and side ornaments to match. y entrusted. to do so. The lodge was resumed to the Second Degree and the cere- " He was one of the promote rs of the Derby Lodge, 1055, Bro. Jno. Barrett, jun., Prov. G. Stwd., replied for "The andof the mony of passing rehearsed, Bro. Nightingale candidate. Stamford Lodge, in Altrincham . Provincial Grand Officers ," and returned thanks for the The lodge was resumed to the First Degree. The S.W., " 1 his portrait was presented to Bro. Nathan, in Septem- cordiality with which the toast had been proposed and re- ber , 1SS and in the ei ht Bro. Stratton, was elected VV.M. for the ensuing week and 9, g y-first year of his age." ceived. appointed the officers in rotation. Nothing further offering Ihc presentation having been thus made , Bro . E. Nathan " The Health of the W. Master " was given by Bro. for the good of Freemasonry, the lodge was closed. replied as follows : " Worshipful Master and brethren,—I Lawrance, I.P.M., who said he was convinced that Bro. cannot express to you my feellings of thankfulness for this Clowes would make a good Master. This opinion rested on RANELAGH LODGE (No. S34).—A meeting was held act of consideration towards me. If I said the whole matter the fact that their W.M. had worked well in the lodge ever came on Friday, the 20th inst., at the Six Bells Hotel, Queen-street, upon as a surprise I should not be telling you the since he had been in it, and he would, no doubt, be of _ great Hammersmith. Present : Bros. Jobson, W.M.j Long, exact state of the case from my point of view, I was aware benefit to it in the future . The members would join in S.W. j A. Williams, J.W. j Sims, P.M., Preceptorj Coat, 'hat a portrait was about to be presented to me, inasmuch as wishing him a happy year, and in drinking his health very S.D. j Woods, J.D. j Reed, I.G. j Stroud, P.M.j Davis, 1 was asked to sit for the same. But this further cordiall y. evidence Aslett, Lucas, Craggs, and Coplestone. of your good will is, I can safely say, a Bro. Win . Clowes, VV.M., heartily thanked the I.P.M. The lodge was opened in due form, and the minutes of surprise. But still it is well worthy of my grateful for the kind words spoken of him, and the brethren for the acknowled the previous meeting were read and confirmed. The lodge gment. Reference has been made to my manner in which they had received the toast. He was was opened in the Second and Third Degrees, and resumed connection with the Caledonian Lodge, and I feel a afraid the I.P.M. had spoken too highly of him, but he Peculiar to the Second Degree. Bro. Davis offering himself as a pleasure in knowing that the brethren of that lod ge hoped to improve and give satisfaction to all the members. candidate for raising, was examined and entrusted. The Retaken such interest in these proceedings . I remember He should do his best, and was sure he should have .the lodge was resumed to the Third Degree, and the ceremony "ell when I first took office as a Steward I considered it an able assistance of his predecessor, and, therefore, a pros- "'Hour rehearsed, Bro . Davis being the candidate. The lodge was to be asked to occupy any position as an officer, perous year. resumed to the First and Second Degrees, and Bros. Cople- nu so did men whose social position was far above Bro. Dr. Lawrance, I.P.M., in response to the toast of stone and Long worked the 4th Section of the Lectures my own, but with a truly Masonic spirit Master " said it was a great pleasure to e all " The Installing , respectively, under the direction of the Preceptor. The were punctual in our attendance, and assiduous him to have had the honour of installing Bro. Clowes that lodge was resumed to the First Degree. Bro. Long was " 'he _ discharge of our duties. And I only wish j could evening, because he felt sure he would do credit to that unanimously elected W.M. for the next meeting. After instill into my younger brethre n this spirit of punctu- he had been obliged to leave "ty installation. Hc was sorry " Hearty good wishes," the lodge was closed. and emulation. I can assure the brethren of the Zion the VV.M. some work, in consequence of the absence of the + * that so long as the Great Architect of the Universe ¦ allp candidates. It had been his aim in Masonry to work, and HYDE PARK LODGE (No. 1425). —A meeting was spare me to be able to come among you , I wish to if he did not work he did not consider he had earned his held on Monday, the 23rd inst., at the Porchester Hotel, 'e W.M. and his successors that it will bc at all Leinster-p tin lt;s_ m dinner. As a P.M. of that lodge he could only say he took lace, Cleveland Gardens, Paddington, W. Present : _,n- y pleasure to undertake anyJ dutyJ or 1perform anyy a great interest in it, and he had been rewarded. He should Bros. A. Cadbury-Jones, VV.M.; VV. Death, W.M. 511, oli'ce within the lodge." always wear the jewel presented to him in gratefu l remem- S.W.j J. C. Conway, J.VV. j VV. H. Chalfont, P.M. 1425, 11' J , j all other business had been transacted, the lodge brance of the lodge and the brethren. It was the only Asst. Preceptor j H. Dehane, P.M. 1543, Sec j C. G. d ) ancl t,le brethren retired to refreshment, and presented to him except thc Wetzlar, S.D. j VV. Stretton, J.D. j H. Guntrip, I.G. j i.lnr""ng- thef Mark jewel he had had , J. toasts of thn fiveninsr . that nf " The Artist- . Rrn Chanty jewel, and he should always prize it. He again O. W. Battley, Stwd. j C. A. Bond , VV.M. 1425 j J. H. , 'er, was given and responded to in suitable terms. thanked them, hoping to see a prosperous year and plenty laylor, M. T. 'l uck, J. Cruttenden , A. B. Northcroft, J. n xcellcnt: n p . photograp h of Bro . Nathan has been taken of work. V. Woodman, W. Matthews, and J. Smith. c 1 Kr.„ - T - s'ze > which can be procured at Bro. George "The Visitors " was cordiall y given and responded to The lodge was opened in due form, and the minutes of inning""'s, 47, Bridge-street, Manchester. by Bros. S. Barton Wilson, C. V. Hogard, and others. the last meeting were read and confirmed. The ceremony A • v Bros. Gardner and Mather, as Treasurer and Secretary, of initiation was rehearsed, Bro. Taylor being candidate. 0 llmentary luncheon will be respectively replied to the toast of their healths, and "The The lodg'e was opened in the Second Degree. Bro. Death, Coiiilinty")? given by thc Leeds and al Conservative Club, Leeds, to Bro . the Earl of Car Office rs " having been duly acknowledged, the Tyler's at the request of the W.M., assumed the chair. The lodg'e ^n on the 9th prox. toast brought the proceedings to a close. was opened in the Third Degree. After the usual pre- liminaries, the ceremony of raising was rehearsed, Bro. The lodge was closed in the Third Degree, and resumed to Battley being candidate. The lodge was resumed to the the First Degree. The 2nd Section of the Lecture was Ikniobts templar. First Degree. A vote of thanks was passed to Bro. Death worked by Bro Sims, P.M., assisted by the brethren. Bro. for presiding so ably. Bro. Conway was elected VV.M. for Biggs was elected W.M. for the next meeting, and the PROVINCIAL PRIORY OF the next meeting—tbe officers to be in rotation , should the lodge was closed. fter " Hearty HAMPSHIRE. officers of the mother lodge not be present. A ST. AMBROSE LODGE (No. 1S91).—A meeting was closed. g-ood wishes," the lodge was held on Monday, the 23rd inst., at the Baron 's Court Hotel, West Kensington. Present: Bros. Jesse Coliings, P.M., The above Provincial Priory was held at the Phoenix —The usual weekly ISLINGTON LODGE (No. 1471). W.M. j George Read, P.M., S.VV. j lames Sims, P.M., Lodge Room , Portsmouth, on the 21st inst. The priory meeting of this lodge was held on Tuesday, the 24th inst., J.W. j John Davies, I.P.M. ; F. Craggs, Sec ; A. was opened by the V.E. Prov. Prior , Sir Knight W. W at tbe "Cock Tavern, Highbury, when there were present ' . Williams, S.D. j T. W. Barth , j.D. j W. H. Boult, Beach , M.P., assisted by tbe Prov . Sub-Prior, Bros. J. M. Scarlett, W.M.j W. E. Sutton, S.W. ; G. T. " Sir I.G. j T. Jobson , Stwd. ; R. H. Williams, P.M., Knight R. L. Loveland, Past G.S.B., and other officers. Chretien, J.W. j W. Hancock, Preceptorj J. Petch , P.M., P.P.J.G.D. Middx. ; W. C. Williams, P.M., P.G. Std. Treas. j C. M. Coxon , Sec. ; H. B. Harding, S.D. j J. The V ICE-CHANCELLOR reported that during tbe year Br. Middx. ; P. Burton, P.M. ; R. Kirk, P.M. ; W. J. the three working preceptories in the province Duncan , l.D. j C. G. Gray, I.G.j A. Welters, R. Loomes, F. W. Woodard G. , namely and King. Coplestone, Valentine Wing, , the Royal Naval the Royal Gloucester J. W. Clarke, T. Williams, E. J. Harrison , McCrow VV. Hillier, E. Fox, j. T. Grade, D. S. Long, C. , , and the William form and the minutes of , The lodge was opened in due , E. Everett, W. G. Coat, F. A. Barth, T. W. Heath, and Stuart had installed eight companions as Knights were read and confirmed. The cere- the previous meeting J. S. Pattison. Visitors : Bros. Robinson, Ebbutt, Reed, Templar, and that the Royal Nava l Priory of Knights mony of initiation was then rehearsed, Bro. Williams candi- and many others. of Malta had admitted five knights to the Order. date. The lodge was opened in the Second Degree, when The lodge having been opened in due form , the minutes The V.E. Prov. Prior appointed the following questions leading to the Third officers Bro. Harrison answered the of last meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge was for the coming year .- Degree, and was entrusted. The lodge was opened in the opaned in the Second and Third Degrees, and was resumed and the ceremony of raising rehearsed, Bro. Third Degree, to the First, and the Sections of the Lecture were worked as Sir Knt. R. L. Loveland ... Prov. Sub-Prior. Harrison candidate. The lodge was closed in tbe Third follows : ist—Bro. T. Jobson j 2nd—Bro. A. Williams j „ Rev. T. F. Morton ... Prov. Prelate. and Second Degrees. The WJVI. rose for the first time, 3rd-Bro. Woodard ; 4th—Bro. Coplestone ; 5th—Bro . ,, Gordon Miller ... Prov. Chancellor. and the dues were collected. The W.M. rose for the R. Kirk j 6th—Bro. Davies ; 7th—Bro. Sims. The C. W. A. Jellicoe ... Prov. Constable. y elected J. J. second time, when Bro. Sutton was unanimousl lodge was resumed to the Second Degree, and the Sections Sir G. Thomas W.M. for the next meeting, and the officers were appointed „ , Bart. Prov. Marshal. of the Lecture worked by Bros. Long, Coat, Davies, and CommodoreMarkham Prov. Reg in rotation. The W.M. rose for the third time; and nothing „ istrar. Craggs. The lodge was resumed to the Third Degree, and „ Newman Prov. Vice-Chancellor further offering, the lodge was closed, and adjourned until the Sections of this Lecture were worked by Bros. George . „ Mackey Prov. Sub Marshal the Sth of October. Read, John Davies, and Everett. The lodge was resumed . to the First Degree. A cordial vote of thanks was passed „ Gillman Prov. Capt. of Guard. COVENT GARDEN LODGE (No. 1614) .—The usual to Bro. Coliings for his able and genial conduct in the chair Previously to the Provincial Priory, the Royal Naval weekly meeting was held at the Criterion , Piccadilly, S.W., of W.M. on this occasion. Bros. G. McCrow and R. Kirk on Thursday, the 19th inst., when there were present Bros. Preceptory, No. 2, and the Priory of Knights of Malta were elected joining members. Bro. Johson is the VV.M. attached thereto, held meetings, at which Sir Kni C. F. Luckhurst , W.M. ; F. Kedge, S.W. ; VV. Lincoln, elect for next meeting. ght J.W.j W. Brindley, Preceptorj J. Greenway, Deputy W. W. P. Gilbert was elected Preceptor and Prior for Preceptorj F. M. Noakes, acting- Secretary j F. VV. CHISWICK LODGE (No. 2012).—A meeting was held the ensuing year. Buxton , S.D. j E. T. S. Bromley, J.D. j Wright Barringer, on Saturday, the 21st inst., at the Windsor Castle Hotel, At the banquet which followed the Provincial Priory l.G. j T. C. Seary, Org. ; T. E. Weeks, Tylerj J. Rowe, King-street, Hammersmith. Present : Bros. D. S. Long, presided over by the Provincial Prior , allusion was , made G. S. Peachey, W. Hoggins, C. Lambert, G. A. Berghoiz, W.M.j A. Williams, S.W. ; VV. Hillier J.W. j E. Ayling, to the near approach of the centenary of the Royal P.M., Preceptor ; G. Gardner, P.M., Treas.j Brown Naval and G. H. Reynolds. J. , Preceptory, No. 2 which possesses one of the two g'e was opened in due form , and the minutes of Sec j W. G. Coat, S.D.; T.W. Biggs, J.D. ; Jobson, , oldest The lod warrants in existence the last meeting were read and confirmed. The lodge was I.G. j M. Speigle, P.M. j R. H. Wimpey, J. Davies, T. , the warrant of this preceptory opened in the Second Degree. Bro. W. Hoggins having Willcox , Moyse, Dusterwald, F. A. Barth, R. Reed, and H. and that of the Preceptory of Antiquity, No. 1, held at offered himself as a candidate to be raised to the Third Bone. Visitor : Bro. L. Lee of the George Gardner Bath, being dated March nth, 1791. Degree, was duly examined , entrusted, and retired. The Lodge. lodge was opened in the Third Degree, and the W.M. The lodg-e was opened in due form, and the minutes rehearsed the ceremony of raising. The Prece ptor worked of the last meeting were read and confirmed. The VV.M. the 2nd Section, and the Deputy Preceptor the 3rd Section rehearsed the ceremony of initiation , Bro. Barth candidate. Scotland of the Lecture. The lodge was resumed to the First Degree. The lodge was opened in the Second Degree, and the cere- On rising for the second time, Bro. F. Kedge, S.W., was mony of passing rehearsed, Bro. Dusterwald acting as can- unanimously elected W.M. for the ensuing week, and didate. Bro. Lewis Lee answered the questions leading to appointed his officers in rotation. On rising for the third the Third Degree. Lodge was then resumed to the First PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF time, the Preceptor proposed that a hearty and cordial vote Degree, and Bro. A. Williams, VV.M. of the Hammersmith ABERDEENSHIRE EAST . of thanks be recorded on the minutes of this lodge of Lodge, was elected W.M. for the next meeting. After instruction for the admirable manner in which the VV.M. " Hearty good wishes " the lodge was closed. The annual meeting of the Provincial Grand Lodge had carried out the duties of the chair for the first time in of Aberdeenshire East was held at New Pitsli on the THE ABBEY (WESTMINSTER) LODGE (No. 2030). go this lodgeof instruction. Seconded by the Deputy Preceptor , 18th inst. The St. Andrew Lodge there bas acquired a and carried unanimously. The W.M. made a suitable reply. —A meeting of this lodge was held on Friday, the 20th inst., at the King's Arms, Buckingham Palace-road, when new lodge room in the premises of No. 27, High-street, It was proposed by the Preceptor, and carried unanimously, and advantage was taken of the presence of the Provin. that collars and jewels be provided for the Deputy Preceptor there were present Bros. Man n , W.M. j Evans, S.W. ; and Organist. The W.M. invested them with the collars, Bristow, J.W.j Gibson, P.M., Preceptorj Coughlan, cial Grand Lodge to have the hall consecrated. Bro. accompanied by a few well chosen remarks. The date P.M., Sec j Piper, S.D. j Badderly, J.D. ; Martin , I.G. ; W. Boyd, Prov. G.M., presided, and there were between announced for working the Fifteen Sections is Thursday, Dr. Martin , Edwards, Molony, Hobbs, Ray, Stutfield , Hill, 70 and 80 brethren present. October 31st. Nothing further offering for the good of Holland , Rymer, Roberts, Goffin , Brindley, P.M.j and At the consecration ceremony Bro. the Very Rev. Freemasonry, the lodge was closed. Toms, P.M. Dean Webster officiated as Chaplain , and Bro. the Rev. 'I'he lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed. The lodge C. H. Townsend was Organist. The former in his EARL OF CARNARVON LODGE (No. 1642).—A oration pointed out that Freemasonry did not consist in meeting of this lodge was held on Friday, the 20th inst., at was opened in the Second Degree. Bro. Evans, W.M. elect, was presented for installation , and obligated. The the possession of certain secrets alone—if it were so, the Earl of Lonsdale Hotel, Archer-street, Bayswater, VV. it would be a superficial amusement unwort h of the Present : Bros. C. Conway, W.M. j H. D. Smith, lodge was opened in the Third Degree. A Board of In- , y J. stalled Masters was formed, and Bro. Evans was installed attention of great minds in all ages—but that it was S.W. j J. Powell, J.W.j G. Davis, P.M., Preceptorj W. Mason , Sec j H. Taylor, S.D. j VV. R . Hatton , in the chair of K.S. according to ancient custom. The founded on the grand princi ples of brotherly love and J. J. W.M. was proclaimed and saluted in the Three Degrees j.D.; G. Gardner, l.G. ; E. Rogers, P.M., P.G.S. ; J. , truth. Were the principles of Freemasonry better fol- Gillingham, P.M .; F. L. Chandler, P.M.j H. Tomlin- and the addresses to Master, Wardens, and brethren were lowed out, and more widely spread , the world would be J. iven. The lodge was resumed to the Second Degree. son, P.M. j C. J. Bye, H. Foskett, and J. Neville. g much better. The lodge was opened, and the minutes of the last meet- Bro. Mann, a candidate to be raised to the Third Degree, answered the usual questions, and was entrusted. The At the business meeting of the Prov. Grand Lodge, ing were read and confirmed. The ceremony of initiation the Prov. G.M. intimated that, owing to the reconstruc- was rehearsed, Bro. C. J. Bye candidate. Bro. H. Foskett lodge was resumed to the Third Degree, and the ceremony of raising rehearsed, Bro. Mann being the candidate. tion of the provinces in Aberdeenshire, the lodges at having offered himself as a candidate to be passed to the the Second Degree, was duly examined and entrusted. The The lodge was resumed to the First Degree. Bro. Toms, Inverurie and Oldmoldrum had been disjointed from lodge was opened in the Second Degree, and the ceremony 574, was unanimously elected a joining member. Bro. province and added to that of Aberdeenshire West. of passing rehearsed , Bro. H. Foskett candidate. The Holland was unanimously elected VV.M. for the ensuing Bro. Col. Lumsden, of Pitcaple, formerly Depute lodge was opened in the Third Degree, and closed in the week, and a vote of thanks was also unanimously voted, to Master, having been appointed Prov. G.M. of the be recorded on the minutes, to Bro. Mann for the very Third and Second Degrees respectively. Bro. H. D. Smith Western Province, Bro. Col. Skene of Lethenty, was able manner in which he had worked the installation cere- , was unanimously elected VV.M. for the next meeting. commissioned as Depute Master, and Bro. C. T. After " Hearty good wishes," the lodge was closed. mony, which was done in splendid style. Nothing further offering, the lodge was closed. Gordon, of Cairness, as Sub. Master. Commissions were also issued in favour of Bro. 6 KENSINGTON LODGE (No. 17 7).—A meeting was HORNSEY CHAPTER (No. S90) .—A meeting was George Brown , New Pitsligo as Prov. S.G.W. ; and held on Tuesday, the 24th inst., at the Scarsdale Arms , held on Friday, the 20th inst., at the Porchester Hotel, Bro. James Rainnie, R.W.M. of Forbes Lodge, Rose- Hotel, Edwardes-square, Kensington, VV., when there were Leinster-place, Cleveland Gardens, Paddington, W., when hearty, as Prov. S.G.W. present Bros. A. J. Turner, W.M. j W. Hillier, S.W. j there were present Comps. W. H. Chalfont , S.N. 975, W. Dresden , J.W. j George Read, P.M., Preceptorj M.E.Z.; G. March, J. 733, H.j C. G. Wetzlar, 1604, J., The elective offices were then filled as follows : F. Craggs, Sec. ; G. Knight, S.D. j J. R. Roberts, J.D. j H. Dehane, P.Z. S90, S.E. j J. Cruttenden, 779, P.S. j J. Bro. James Hird, Peterhead ... Prov. G. Treas. C. Woods, I.G. j lames Sims, P.M. j -T. Jobson, D. B. Gumming, H. S90 J Wilkie Jones, J. Sgoj and J. Smith, „ Scott , Strichen Prov. S.G.D. Boyce, C. E. Betts, S. Sidders, J. Wiggins, J. R. Hubbard, P.S. 890 . B. Cory, G. Vickery, and Edward Bird . 11 J. Roger, Strichen ...... Prov. J.G.D. J. The chapter having been opened, the ceremony of exalta- Peterhead ... Prov. G.Architect. The lodge having been opened in due form , Bro. tion was rehearsed, Comp. Wilkie Jones being- candidate. „ Wm. Stuart , Hubbard offered himself as a candidate for passing, and „ A. Simpson, Fraserburgh ... Prov. G. Jeweller. The M.E.Z. rose the usual number of times. Comp. Br. was examined and entrusted. The lodge was opened in Wetzlar was unanimously elected a member. The officers „ Jos. Sim, Strichen Prov. G. Bible the Second Degree and the ceremony rehearsed in a very were elected for the ensuing fortnight—Comp. March as „ John Stuart, Peterhead ... Prov. G.D. of C. Br. careful manner. Bro . Wiggins offered himself as a candi- M.E.Z. After " Hearty good wishes," the chapter was „ Thomas Davidson , Peterhead Prov. G. Swd. date for raising, and having proved his proficiency was en- closed. „ George Riddel , Rosehearty Prov. G.D. of M. trusted. The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and Thomas Auld, Strichen ... Prov. G. Std. Br. the ceremony of raising was rehearsed in an impressive STAR CHAPTER (No. —The usual weekl „ 1275). y meet- Dryden , Peterhead ... Prov. G. Stwd. manner. The W.M. gave the traditional history . A vote ingof this chapter was held on Friday, the 20th inst., at the „ John „ William Eddison , Strichen... Prov. G.I.G. of thanks was passed to Bro. Turner for his able working Stirling Castle, Church-street, Camberwell, S.E., when there ler. as W.M. Bro. Hillier was elected W.M. for the next were present Comps. G. L. Moore, M.E.Z. 169, M.E.Z. j „ Charles Sim, Strichen ... Prov. G. Ty meeting. Bro. Vickery was elected a joining member, and T. Grummant, P.Z., H.; Capt. R. J. Vincent, P.Z., H . A letter was read from Bro. Kemp, St. Anthony lodge was closed. 2 E. Hilton , P.Z., Preceptor j Stone S.E. j C. the I3 9> i-> , Lodge Bouverie , on behalf of the brethren , expressing H. Stone, S.N.j Woods, P.S.j and Addington , M.E.Z. , regret that, owing to their being inconveniently situate CREATON LODGE (No. 1791).—A meeting was held 1273. o«e to the other lodges geographically, they had on Thursday, the 19th inst., at the Wheatsheaf Hotel, Gold- The chapter was regularly opened by the Principals, and Aberdeen- liawk-road, Shepherd's Bush, VV. Present: Bros. Nash, Comp. Aloore rehearsed the ceremony of installation of obliged to seek to be connected with West W.M. j Biggs, S.VV. ; Jobson , J.W.; Austin , P.M., H. The companions were admitted, and the minutes of shire, and wishing continued success and prosperity Treas. ; Chalfont, P.M., Sec. ; Woodard , S.D. ; Higgin- the last convocation were read and confirmed. The cere- Aberdeenshire East Province. , c son, J.D.j Hellier, I.G. j Josey, P.M.j Aslett, VV.M. mony of exaltation was rehearsed , Comp. Addington per- After the lodge was closed, the brethren partooK SS92J Cotton , Ferris, Johnston , Love, Trueman , Craggs, sonating candidate. The M.E.Z. rose for the first time, supper at the Pitsli go Arms Hotel. Head, Cox, and Cross, W.M. 1791. and the dues were collected. The M.E.Z. rose for the The lodge was opened, and the minutes of the previous second time, ancl Comp. Capt. R. J. Vincent , P.Z., J., was ivIar at meeting were read and confirmed. The lodge was opened elected M.E.Z. for the next meeting. The M.E.Z. rose for The vicar of the parish church , St. John 's, S 'j' jJie erection of a s ta in the Second Degree. Bro . Aslett having answered the the third time. In response to the invitation of Comp. willingly given his consent to the ww» memorial to the late Bro. Colonel King-Harman, ^ usual questions, was entrusted. The lodge was opened in Hilton , Comp. Grummant promised to rehearse the cere- Nt |n the Third Degree, and the ceremony of raising rehearsed, mony of installation of J. at the next meeting. All business member for the Thanet Division of the County ot ' including the traditional history, in a very excellent manner. being ended, the chapter was closed . the said parish church. as well as upon Mr. Coombes, of De Beers-road , for would have such a clay as would linger a pleasant (SUieenslanfc, the exceedingly creditable manner in which he has memory in the minds of Masons so long as they lived. turned out the ornamental iron railings in front of thc Lord Euston then asked the brethren to drink to " The BRISBANE. building. Health of the Worshipful Deputy Grand Master, Bro. Albion Lodge (No. 2286, E.C).—The installa- The building, the foundation-stone of which was laid Butler Wilkins, and the Officers of the Provincial Grand tion of the W.M. and office-bearers of the above lodge in October last, will probably cost about ^7000. The Lodge." He referred to the extraordinary ability dis- took place on Monday, August 5th , in the Albion Public members of the Committee, who have indefatigab ly played all along by the Deputy Grand Master, the trials Hall. Amongst those present were Bros. Baron L. Barnett, worked on behalf of this important project , some of through which he had ably helped to steer local Dep. P.G.M. (E.G.), and Barnes, acting D.G.M. (S.C.), whom are at present absent from the Diamond Fields, Masonry, and the success he had achieved. Long metropolitan and several Masters ancl Past Masters of the are the following: Bros. D. J. Haarhoff , Chairman; might he give them his presence and advice. including the representatives of the North Austra- lodges, Richards Hon. Treas. ; John Hampton Hon. Bro. B UTLER W ILKINS said they accounted it a red- " Prince of Wales, Victoria, and Toowong Lodges, and George , , lian , Sec. ; H. F. E. Pistorius, C. A. Aburrow, Lawrence letter day when the hall was founded in Abington-street, a large number of visiting brethren. J. The ceremony of installation was performed by Bro. the A. Bayne, H. W. Peters, A. Yockmonitz, B. Klisser, and their confidence had been justified in the growth of Hon. J. R- Dickson, the I.P.M.. and the following officers W. M. Willis, and W. H. Craven. the Order since that time. He was greatly struck by installed: Bros, the Hon. C. Holmes A'Court, W.M. j A. The dedicatory ceremony was ably conducted by the remarks of Bro. Dorman that two trowels were M'Nish Fraser, S.W.j L. Flegeltaub, J.W. j J. C. W. Bro. D. J. Haarhoff , in the presence of about 400 bre- used that day, symbolising that the old ancl the new Drane, Treas. j G. H. Porminter, Sec. j C. Shedder, S.D.j thren from all parts of the colony, including Cape were one. The spreading of the cement with those two Harlen J. A. Beal, J.D.j J. B. Thorndley, I.G. j and J. , Town, Port Elizabeth , Barkly West, King William's trowels was a symbol that Masonry regarded their old Tyler. Town East London &c. and new lodges as so cemented together that the differ- ceremony of installation having been completed, thc , The ence could hardl be perceived. Pie trusted the brethren adjourned to the lower hall, where an excellent y pros- perity of Masonry in the town would be so great that in supper was provided, after which the usual loyal and Masonic NEW MASONIC HALL AT toasts were honoured. a few years the new buildings would become too narrow NORTHAMPTON. for their needs. Lord E USTON next proposed " The Health of the £ontb Hfrica. After the stone-laying ceremony recently the Prov. Directors of the New Masonic Buildings' Company," Grand Lodge having been closed, an adjournment was who, he trusted, would be thoroughly successful in their made to the Peacock Hotel, where an excellent repast, enterprise. Bro. D ORMAN responded PROVINCIAL PRIORY OF THE admirably served by Mrs. Forth , was partaken of. , his name being coupled OF THE TEMPLE & MALTA. The Prov. G. Master, Lord Euston was in the chair, with the toast. He had a very flattering reception . Re- ORDER ferring and was supported by Bros. Butler Wilkins, the Rev. to the use of the two trowels, he said he thought they both should be used as a symbol of the continuity The annual meeting of the Provincial Priory for Dr. Sanders, the Rev. S. Wathen Wigg, and others. The CHAIRMAN gave " The Queen and Craft," and of the Masonic spirit. South Africa, which in 1887 was held in Durban , Natal, The toast of " The Masters of the Three Lodges " and in 1888 was held in Pietermaritzburg, was this year " The M.W.G.M., H.R.H. the Prince of Wales, K.G.," and said the Prince was one to whom they looked for was afterwards proposed by Bro. the Rev. S. W. W IGG, held on 9th August in Kimberley by command of the direction in everything Masonic. He was magnificentl and responded to by Bros. J. S NOW, R. CROFT, and J. Provincial Prior, V.E. Sir Knight R. I. Finnemore, y advised by a most efficient staff , and spared neither time E UNSON . J.P. (H.M. Collector of Customs, Natal), and passed Bro. Dr. SANDERS , P.G.C , proposed the toast of off most successfull y under the presidency of E. Sir nor energy in doing the work he had to do, which was greater-than many thought. One day he (Lord " The „ Architect, Builder, Hon. Solicitor, Hon. Trea- Knight Geo. Richards, Sub-Prior. surer, and Hon. Sec." After calling roll, confirming previous minutes, pre- Euston) had occasion to wait upon the Prince on a Three Cabinet Ministers were Bro. I NGMAN , ARCHER , V IALS, JOWETT, and BUTCHER senting Treasurer's statement, and other routine matter of business. desirous to see the Prince. His Royal responded. business, the following officers were appointed for the simultaneously hness sent word that he could not see his lordshi " The Visitors " was then proposed by Bro. G. ensuing year, viz. : Hig p unless matter was of absolute importance. However E LLARD , P.G.D.C, and responded to by Bros. C DAY, Sir Knight D. J. Haarhoff ... Prov. Prelate. , in writing SALOMAN , and PALMER . ,, . H. F. F. Pistorius... Prov. Chancellor. if Lord Euston would put what he required, his Royal Highness would sign it, and that he did so, Songs were sung, Bro. T. H. Vials, P.G.O., accom- „ G. A. M. Tapscott... Prov. Constable. panying, by Messrs. C. E. Thorpe, W. H. Ta rry, W. Darley-Hartley, enabling a plan for which the Masons had long worked J. J. to be carried out without delay.. The cares of State Hart, C Day, Dr. Whitfield, T. Emery, E. Archer, and M.D Prov. Marshal. G. Butcher. T did not prevent the Prince taking a deep interest in „ . Cook Prov. Reg. & Treas. Altogether the gathering was looked upon as one of R. D. Clark, M.A.... Prov. Vice-Chanclr. Masonry. Long might he remain the Prince of Wales and their Grand Master. the most successfu l and happy ever held in the province. „ J. Hampton ... Prov. Sub-Marshal. USTON " The M.W. Pro Grand „ J. Schulz, M.D. ... Prov. Almoner. Lord E next gave W. R. Bryant ... Prov. Herald. Master , the Earl of Carnarvon, the R.W. Deputy „ C. A. Blackbeard ... Prov. Std. Br. Grand Master, the Earl of Lathom, and the rest of the @wtuan> Present and Past." He eulog . E. A. Croghan , M.D. Prov. C. of G. Grand O fficers , ised the spirit and ability with which the Officers of Grand ,, S. Knox Prov. Swd. Br. Bro. JENEAS J. McINTYRE, Q.C, P.G.W. E. S. T. Stantial, Lodge engaged in the promotion of the princi ples of Mayor of Peiter- the Order. He coupled with the toast the name of the Bro. /Eneas John Mclntyre, Q.C, Past J.G.W., P.G. maritzburg ... Prov. Organist. " humorous and witty " Dr. Sanders. Reg. of England, and P.P.S.G. W. of Cheshire, who „ E. A. St. Clair Liston Prov. Equerry. Bro. Dr. SANDERS , in responding, said that when in expired after a brief illness at his residence at Mirfield , his nose everywhere he could near Huddersfield The PROV. S UB -P RIOR conveyed the greetings and Switzerland, poking , as , on Thursday, the igth instant, and good wishes of the Prov. Prior, who regretted that the was his custom when he was on tramp, he used to go to whose eminent services we refer more pointedly else- pressure of his official duties prevented him from visit- into the Mortuary Chapels, and over the altars he saw where, was initiated in the London Lodge, No. 108— ing Kimberley and presiding in person. pictures of " Heaven " and '' Hell." Heaven was then No. 125—on the 6th March , 1852. A few months represented as a long gallery along which various indi- later we find him appointed to the office The PROV . S UB -PRIOR , in the course of his address, of S.D., stated that the Order in South Africa was maintaining viduals were walking in different attitudes. There were when, after occupying successively the Junior and its high position , and that he trusted each succeeding plenty of bishops, nuns, priests, and nobles there, but Senior Wardens' chairs, he rose to the position of W. year would testify to its increasing strength and he never saw more than one peasant there, he, in a Master, his installation taking place on the 6th January, progress. brown coat , placed in one corner, and looking very un- 1855. In January, 1859, he was again elected to the same lace there were The Diamond of the Desert Preceptory passed a happy. In the other p plenty of office. In March , 1857, he jo ined the Cestrian Lodge, a good Freemasons. resolution of thanks to Sir Knight Finnemore, Prov. peasants, and, no doubt, many now No. 425, Chester, and in the following November Prior, for arranging that the meeting should be held in Grand Lodge was very much like that picture of the venerable and Time Immemorial Lodge, the Royal and he in the midst of the great ones who Kimberley, and for appointing E. Sir Knight Richards Heaven, , Somerset House and Inverness, No. 4, being, in due as Sub-Prior this year. had got their places in that lofty gallery, was like the course, elected to preside over them both, namely, as little peasant in the shabby coat , who, down in the W.M. of the former in i860 and as that of the latter in corner, was wondering how on earth he got there. 1861. His official Masonic career may be said to date DEDICATION OF A IVIASONIC HALL Having remarked with pleasure Bro. Butler Wilkins's from the year 1859, when, being W.M. of the London recent elevation, the doctor eloquently testified to the Lodge, he was elected to serve on the Board of General AT KIMBERLEY. conscientious, earnest work of the Grand Officers. Purposes. The following year he was re-elected on the Alluding to that day's proceedings, he said they had seen same Board, and was appointed one of its Vice-Presi- What is probably the handsomest and most complete grand things, and there was promise of still grander in dents, while in 1861 he held concurrently the offices of Masonic Temple in South Africa, has been dedicated the future. He hoped the new development would S.G.D. and President of the General Board. In 1862 at Kimberley, where an excellent site was secured in lead to a great influx of members. He was a strong- he became, as G. Reg., the l egal adviser of G. Lodge, the Du Toit's Pan-road. believer in Northampton, and when the men of North- and so remained till 1883, when he expressed a desire to The Temple occupies two full stands extending from ampton had made up their minds to carry a thing be relieved of his official cares and responsibilities, and the front boundary north , in Du Toit's Pan-road , to the through , they carried it through and did it well. H.R.H. the G.M., in graceful recognition of his untiring roadway running parallel at the south end, in rear, and Bro. B UCKLE , Provincial Grand Secretary, in proposing zeal and brilliant services during the protracted term of covers an area of 7000 superficial feet , exclusive of " The Heath of Lord Euston," remarked the fact that 21 years, was pleased to confer on our late distinguished the Tyler's house, which will be detached from the Dr. Sanders had recently joined the celestial choir, and brother the rank and privileges of a Past J.G. Warden lemple. brought something to his terrestrial brethren which of United Grand Lodge. In the Royal Arch Degree, The facade is from the Roman-Corinthian order of they should all lay to heart. If there was such a Masonic to which he was exalted in the Chapter of Prudence, architecture, and the details of the window, dressings , removal as the doctor seemed to anticipate, their No. 12, on the 21st November, 1859, he rendered entrance, doorway, portico (which is a very handsome Provincial Grand Master was the right man in the right equally important services, not only in private chapter, feature of the structure), and the entablatures and pedi- place to control it, and if there were not he was still the but likewise in Supreme Grand Chapter, in which he ments of the front and side facades are elaborately and right man in the right place. The province had derived held the office of 2nd Asst. G. Soj . in 1861 , and from effectively designed. immense aid from Lord Euston, as had the Grand 1862 to 1883 that of G. Registrar. He was also a fhe stained-glass window, which is noticeable as Lodge, where his lordshi p was destined to high place. Past Prov. S.G.W. of Cheshire, and when G. s , °on as the-visitor enters the building, is a splendid Lord E USTON on rising to reply was warmly cheered. Registrar, had necessarily been brought into close and P'ece of artistic workmanship, appropriate in desi He said he was proud and pleased to be with them intimate connection with several other provinces an gn , , the .d showing a most tastefu l combination of delicate working for the good of Masonry. Whenever wanted charge of which devolved on him in the intervals which colouring. he was ready to go amongst them and help the Order elapsed between the decease of their rulers and the ihe hall measures 35 feet in length by 20 in breadth , forward as far as he could. The day's doings were appointment of successors. But in whatever capacity avmg at one end two spacious semi-circular-headed a bright augury for the future of Masonry in the pro- he fi gured , Bro. Mclntyre always full y deserved the oorways opening into an inner vestibule to be occup ied vince. He thanked Bro. Brooke Sampson for his thanks that were rendered him and the encomiums that ^y the Tyler in guarding the Temp le and degree-rooms hospitality. The new buildings were a necessity of were passed upon his conduct , the advice he offered n each side. Two sets of preparation and degree- their growth, and should stimulate to fresh efforts ; not being not only always sound , as might be expected from _ ^°oms flank the main building, and at first-storey only in realising the great principles of Masonry them- a man of such high legal attainments, but also deep l ei y ght there are four additional degree-rooms for con- selves but stimulating other lodges of the province to imbued with that sp irit of kindness and forbearance "cttng ceremonies in the hi gher degrees of Free- similar hearty good work. The first princi ple of which is so characteristic of our Society. Lastly, he asonry. The lighting, ventilating, and sanitary Masonry was " Charity," the second " Brotherly Love," was a most generous supporter of our Institutions, a are all be ' ^gements that could desired , and the and he urged the continuous exercise of both. There having qualified as a Vice-Patron of all three and reflects reat credit on the should be no dissention ; all disagreements should be served six Stewardshi for the Girls Re' H S architect, Mr. H. A. ps ' School , five for 'a , of Port Elizabeth ; the contractors, Messrs. submitted to the officers , and their verdict be accepted. the Boys' School, and four for the R.M. Benevolent Bol -ckett and Morgan ; Mr. Mills, the clerk of works ; He hoped at the opening of the new building they Institution , of which Mrs. Mclntyre, his daughter, and two sons were either Life-Governors or Vice-Presidents of all Society. He then , in the name of the directors of the as well as from tbe near approach of the reversions three Charities. Our deceased brother, who was born institute , presented Bro. Graham with a silver trowel , they may be expected to realise a far larger sum than in 1821, was called to the Bar in 1846 , and received silk ancl requested him to lay the stone. was given for them. All this is the more satisfactory in 1872. In 1880 , he was elected M.P. for Worcester This having been clone according to ancient Masonic because an attack has been made on the manage' City by a majority of nine votes over Bro. J. D. Allcroft , custom , Bro. G RAHAM delivered a short address. He ment on the score of expenditure, which some con P.G. Treas. In December , 1S88 , he was appointed congratulated the inhabitants of Camlachie upon the sider excessive. However, this attack has had nn County Court Judge of Circuit No. 12, and had not prospect of having such an institute speedily com- other effect than to evoke expressions of unlimited long resided within its limits when death terminated his pleted. Freemasons rejoiced in the erection of any confidence on the part of the policy holders in the direc- career. institution tending to promote the mental and social torate, and especially in Bro. W. S. Gover, the manan-. well-being of the community. It was a remarkable fact ing director, who has been connected with the company hl BRO. METHAM'S MASONIC that the only universal language of the world was the from its establishment , and is thoroug y competent to silent language of Masonry—a language which taught carry on its business successfully. The Report was ORATIONS. that knowled ge grounded in accuracy , aided by labour , unanimously adopted by the meeting ; the retiring and prompted by perseverance, would overcome all directors ancl retiring auditor were re-elected , ancl a The following review has recently appeared in our difficulties , raise ignorance from its native darkness, and hearty vote of thanks was passed to the Chairman of German contemporary " Die Bauhutte " :— establish happiness in the paths of life. the company—Mr. F. J. Hartly—who presided on the The estimated cost for the entire structure is , occasion for his services in the chair. We may add , as Bro. L. P. Metham P.G.D., It is ^3500 "Masonic Orations by , &c, of which ^2200 has been subscribed. antici pated showing the determination of the company to keep the with an introduction b Bro. W. Hughan, edited b be y J. y that the remaining ^1300 will got by the end of the expenses within the narrowest possible compass , that Bro . John Chapman, P.M., London , 18S9 . George year, so that operations may be commenced free of while the expenses of the past 12 months show a re. Kenning." Svo, 127 pages. debt. duction of some £Soo, a still further and still more Bro. Chapman has published , in a superior manner, considerable reduction has been made since the fore- the valuable orations of the worthy and esteemed Bro. presented THE GIRLS' SCHOOL AND THE VESTRY OF going Report was , and the reduction during Metham, in the hope that it will extend the interest in the first half of the current year amount, we are iii. ST. MARY BATTERSEA. Masonic literature, and that the volume will be found , formed , to over £2000, ancl would have been still to be a guide and pattern for the brethren. The greater but for the unjust attack to which we have Orations embrace a rather long period of time, and The action by Lord Leigh ancl others, Trustees of referred. were given on various important occasions , such as the the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls, against the consecration of new lodges, laying of foundation-stones , Vestry of the Parish of St. Mary, Battersea , was again installations , Jubilee celebration , etc. They are most in the Vacation Court paper of Mr. Justice Denman 'JBirtbs, flDarriagecn anb IDeatto concise and polished , but, without inflation , and of the on Wednesday, to which day it had been adjourned by choicest language. The Orator impressivel dilates on y the consent of the defendants from that clay week. BIRTHS. the great Masonic princi ples, and warns against im- Mr. Wilkinson, who with Mr. Lionel Monckton A RCHER .—On the 15th inst., at The Castle, Hadleigh , proper initiations and other failings and shortcomings. appeared for the plaintiffs, informed his lordship that Suffolk, the wife of E. W. Archer, of a daughter. If we except the promotion of that wild Masonic shoot, his friend, Mr. Chubb , who appeared for the defendants, T HORNTON . at Totland Bay, the Royal Arch grade, we agree with the worthy editor asked that the motion might again stand for a week , —On the igth inst., Isle of of these Orations (Bro. Chapman), who states in his the injunction being continued , ancl the defendants to Wight, the wife of Captain Vernon Thornton , preface that it is most appropriat e to direct the brethren give their affidavits to the plaintiffs on Monday if they Royal Artillery, of a daughter. into the paths of the " Old Landmarks," and thus could. MARRIAGES. clearly to show them the sp irit of true Masonry. From Mr . Justice Denman acceded to the request , and tbe H UDSON —LOVELL .—On Thursday, the 19th inst., the introduction b Bro. Hughan (who has written a at y motion was postponed till next Wednesday. St. 's Church Penge b the Vicar the Rev. history of Masonry in the Provinces of Devon and John , , y , Mr. Smiley Frank Hudson, jun., second son Cornwall , and so presents a valuable contribution to , of Mr. F. Hudson of Sevenoaks Kent, and Ludgate- the special history of the Craft), we see that the Orator RE-OPENING OF THE PRINCE'S THEATRE, , , , hill to Annie, third daughter of Mr. William Bro. Metham was initiated in the year and during , , 1844, MANCHESTER. Lovell of Penge senior partner in the firm of his years of office was appointed to many positions , , Lovell and Christmas, West Smithfield. of honour, and at last to that of Deputy Pro- The Prince's Theatre, in this city, after being closed vincial Grand Master. He has been for years DEATHS. 50 during the summer, re-opened its doors to the public Secretary to the " Royal British Female Orp han M CI NTYRE at Mirfield _rEneas on the gth inst. As is pretty generall known the re- .—On the 19th inst., , Asylum " to which he has most generousl iven his y , , y g opening signalised the advent of a new head of affairs John Mclntyre, Q.C , Judge of County Courts , valuable services. For this worth Institution be has mourned. y at this establishment in the person of Mr. Thomas West Riding, Yorks, deep ly collected 000 (one million marks), and 200 orp hans £50, W. Charles, for the past 12 years managing director of PAGET.—On the 20th inst., Mr. R. W. Paget , after a are still able to enjoy the fruits of his labours. Bro. the Nottingham Theatre, and at one period for six few hours' illness, of 48, Aldersgate-street and Chapman intends to devote all the profits from the years connected with the Grand Theatre , Glasgow. Mr. Pipers Court , White Hart-lane, Tottenham . sale of this work to the " Asylum ," so that with the Charles is thus a manager of considerable experience T OWNEND .—On the 22nd inst., Caroline F., the wife of hearty support we hope he will receive, such a noble , ancl it may fairly be prognosticated that in his hands Mr. H. Townend , of Tabley House, Ealing, VV , deed will exemplif y the hi h teachings and lessons of J. g the conduct of the house will be such as to and Haberdashers' Hall. Freemasonry and achieve another good deed of deserve the , prac - favour of thc playgoing public. So far as concerns the tical benevolence. In the earliest Orations , Bro. character of the pieces to be produced Metham says that the ritual of the Third Degree shows , we understand WIF LING'S SELECTED THEATRICAL that the theatre will retain its reputation as a home to the good and upri ht Mason that led b Prudence g , y , of the musical drama. It is probable also that PROGRAMME. chastened b Temperance, supported b Fortitude very y y , hi h class revivals of spectacular works will guided b Justice and practising Charity—not the g enter COVENT GARDEN PROMENADE CONCERTS. y , into the scheme of management. These productions Charity of Relief onl and Almsgiving (important as Every Evening, at S; Saturdays, at 7.30. Admission , is. y, will be upon the lines adopted b they are), but that " Charity which suffereth long and y the late Mr. Charles Calvert during his memorable __ HER MAJESTY'S PROMENADE CONCERTS. j is kind " which carries comfort and consolation to connection i s. j , with the Prince 's in its earliest Every Evening, at S. Saturdays at 7.30. Admission, everyone who is afflicted or distressed in bodv years. After Mr. Cal- , in mind , vert left the Prince' ADELPHI THEATRE. or in circumstances. To us all comes the warnino - s, Mr. Charles was associated with \ him until he returned to Manchester to Every Evening, at S, LONDON DAY UY DAY ; at 7.15, \ not to repeat too often the sacred name of the Theatre Royal so that to the new manager these revivals FARCE . God , and the commandment " Thou shalt not , are no novelty or mere experiment. On separating from STRAND THEATRE. take the name of the Lord thy God in vain ," BOYS WILL Mr. Calvert, Mr. Charles produced " Sardanapalus " Every Evening, at S.45, O UR FLAT J at S, appeals to all German lod ge orators as one to take BE BOYS . at the Duke's Theatre, Holborn , ancl ran it for four to their hearts. A " Golden Circle, " says the Orator COURT THEATRE. months, and it is exceedingl likely that this piece will unites us all, from the least to the greatest , and therein y Every Evening, at S.15, His TOASTJ at 9, A UNT J ACK . be the first of those to be treated on a speciall consists the real value of Freemasonry. When a Mason y grand SAVOY THEATRE. scale under his present direction. These revivals it is thoroughly carries out his obligations he will do his Every Evening, at 8.15, T HE Y EOMAN OF THE GUARD ; intended shall take lace as autumn attractions. utmost to relieve those who are afflicted. The character p Mr. at 7.20, M RS. J ARRAMIE 'S G ENIE . T. Manchester , for a long of a true man is seen b his being ready to exercise time Treasurer at the - OPERA COMIQUE THEATRE. y Theatre Royal has been trust, in not being unkind , appointed acting manao-er Every Evening, T HE DANCING M ASTER ; followed by ; and being anxious to assist under Mr. Charles. all who reasonab ly require his aid. T HE CASTLE OF COMO . The editing of these Orations is a new departure for While the theatre has been closed its interior has PRINCE OF WALES'S THEATRE. been undergoing a thoroug OHN the guidance of English brethren in directing them at h transformation. The Every Evening, at S.15, PAUL J ONES J at 7.30, J former decorations had a richness which SMITH . divergent roads and leading them to cultivate a " spiri- , after all , was rather sombre. They have TERRY'S THEATRE. tual life." We feel it to be a great satisfaction that we given place to li ght and bri Every Evening, at S.30, SWEET LAVENDER . have from the commencement been in fraternal com- ghtness, the appearance of the interior being in remarkable contrast with that of past years. All the LYRIC THEATRE. munication with this new school of dili gent Masons, >, ornamentation is in the best possible taste Every Evening, at S.30, DORI S J at 7.50, F UNNIBONES and we desire to encourage them in this good work, not , and every- where the ventilation so important in crowded Fix. merely for their own p leasure, but for the welfare of the , build- ings, has been secured at the cost of much money GRAND THEATRE. Craft. and Every Evening, at , A R OMANTIC ATTACHMENT ; labour. 7.30 The book can be ordered from Bro. John Chapman , at 8.15, T HE W ICKED W OULD . "The Lawn," Torquay, England, for five shillings , post SURREY THEATRE. fre e. BRITISH EQUITABLE ASSURANCE Every Evening, at 7.30, M Y J ACK . \ " Die Bauhutte," August 17th , 1889— (Transla t ion). ROYAL COMPANY. AQUARIUM. f Open 12 (noon) j close 11.30 p.m. Constant Round 0 '• The annual Report , which was presented at the Amusement. LAYING THE FOUNDATION STONE OF THE 34th ALHAMBRA. annual meeting on the new premises on the , NEW INSTITUTE FOR GLASGOW. 30th May Every Evening, at 7.30, Variety Entertainment. Two Grai" last, of the British Equitable Assurance Company is be- Ballets, &c yond question most satisfactory, notwithstanding that the EMPIRE. (| On Saturday afternoon last , the memorial stone of amount of business done has been somewhat below the Every Evening, at 7.30, Variety Entertainment, dram the Camlachie Institute, Glasgow, vvas laid with average. The position of the company is undoubtedly Ballet, D IANA, &C. Masonic honours by Bro. John Graham R.W.P.G.M. sound " ; , , close on ^ 50,000 having been added to the LONDON PAVILION. Glasgow City Province. The Freemasons who took Accumulated Fund , which now amounts to upwards of Every Evening, Grand Variety Entertainment. _ part in the ceremony marched in procession , according a million ancl a quarter , and is advantageously invested CANTERBURY THEATRE OF VARIETIES. , - to the usual custom , to the site of the Institute, on the —mostly in freehold ground rents, at an average rate Every Evening, at 7.30, Variety Entertainment , Humoio^ south side of Great Eastern-road. of over ^4 per cent, interest. This Fund represents Sketches, &c After the usual formalities, 24:,- per cent, of the total amount of policies in force, MADAME TUSSAUD & SONS' EXHIBITION. Mr. A. S. BRYCE of *¦?*} described the manner in which the or 83.09 of all net premiums received on such policies , Open 10 a.m. till 10 p.m. Portrait Models . f . Present Celebrities. Now added Portrait Model scheme for building the institute had been promoted by or 8.47 years' premiums. During the past year .£32 ,000 the Camlachie branch of the Glasgow Foundry Boys' was invested in ground rents ; ^'13,000 in mortgages ; Mrs. Maybrick. Religious Society. The project had been generousl y and'^i 1,000 in loans on policies , making the total so NIAGARA IN LONDON. Open 10 till 10. Colossal Picture of the Great halls- supported , and in this connection he mentioned the invested £56,214. Moreover , the assets are under , liberality of Mr. Robert Dick who had contributed , rather than over estimated , the ground rents in particular SPANISH EXHIBITION. | ^1000, and of the directors of the Foundry Boysi having been well bought, ancl, therefore, for that reason Open from 11 to 11. Admission, i s. 1 Sir John Hassard left town yesterday for Meaford, near The Prince of Wales, Prince Albert Victor, and Prince Stone, Staffordshire. George visited the Shaftesbury Theatre on Wednesday to witness the performance of " The Middleman. 0m The tercentenary of Wick Royal Burgh was observed evening- " W^mmm ^ tmmWhWt there on VVednesday. The chief event was the presenta- Bro. Sir Morell Mackenzie has been presented with the tion of the freedom of the burgh to the Duke of Portland, Freedom of the City of San Remo, richly illuminated and lord lieutenant of the county. enclosed in an elegant casket, in recognition of his patron- Monday, the 7th October, has been appointed for the age of that city. Bro. Sir E. B. Malet, H.M.'s Ambassador to Germany, Paris, en route for Berlin reception of Works of Art intended for the Autumn Exhi- Bro. Capt. Henry Wright , who has been acting as lias been visiting , where he is bition (the Nineteenth), of the igth Century Art Society, to resume his di plomatic duties. Adjutant to the Tower Hamlets Rifle Bri gade, has been about at the Conduit-street Galleries. appointed for a further term during the absence on leave of Sections will be worked at the Covent Garden The Fifteen The Earl of Hopetoun, the newly-appointed Governor of Capt. Money, Northumberland Fusiliers. of Instruction on Thursday evening, the 31st bodge Victoria, will be entertained at St. George's Club, on the The Dowager Marchioness of Londonderry is daily ex- October, Bro. J. Greenway, Deputy Preceptor, in the chair. 15th of October, by the members and their friends. Sir pected to arrive in town for the marriage of her daughter, At the ordinary meeting on Thursday, the 12th inst., of Graham Berry, Agent-General for Victoria, will preside. Lady Aline Vane-Tempest, with Mr. Wentworth C. Beau- g-e the United Industrious Lod , No. 31, Canterbury, Bro. On the occasion of the pageant that is to be held in con- mont, which takes place on Tuesday next. Frank Wacher was unanimousl y elected to fill the chai r nection with the closing of the Paris Exhibition , the banners the coming year. Yesterday (Thursday) being- the commencement of the during of the Lord Mayor, Bro. Alderman Sir Polydore de Keyser, Jewish New Year (5650) was observed as a general holiday Bro. Lord Mayor Whitehead and the Lady Mayoress and the City of London will he borne in the procession. among the community in London , and most of the princi pal entertained Mr. and Mrs. Edison at luncheon at the Mansion Thc Duke of Cambridge is expected at Portsmouth Jewish places of business in and outside the City were Bros. Sir Pinder and Lord Brassey House on Monday, John about the middle of next month for the annual inspection closed. and the Sheriffs being among the guests. of the troops in the garrison and of the coast ancl sea Lord Granville arrived at Doveron Wednesday afternoon , Wc learn with regret of the decease on Sunday last of the defences. The field exercises this year will be on a limited and received a party of visitors from Brussels, where his wife of Bro. J. H. Townend, clerk of the Haberdashers ' scale, as it has been decided not to employ the garrison lordshi p has recently been staying. They were driven by Company. The deceased lady passed away at Bro . Town- artillery as infantry in tactical operations. his lordship to VValmer Castle, where the Earl and Countess s residence, Tabley House, Ealing. are now staying. end' It is not Princes who give £.32 for a dozen "Jeroboams Owing to the enormous quantity of hops grown in many of champagne, or £16 ios. a dozen for '64 Lafitte, or two Lord Salisbury, it is understood, intends prolonging his "rounds, the picking in Kent and Sussex is only just being guineas for a magnum of Chateau Latour. These tre- holiday at the Chalet Cecil, Dieppe, for another three weeks. brought to a finish. One of the largest crops gathered in mendous prices were realised at a sale of wine from the The Premier will then return to London to prepare for the Kast "Kent is computed to be worth X'20,000 even at present cellars of Colonel Napier Sturt ancl other gentlemen at meetings of the Cabinet in November, when the work for prices. Christie's on Thursday . As for what Lord Hastings's the ensuing session will be considered. Bro . Deputy Beard will move in the Common Council of cigars fetched, the modest reporter does not like to state. On Wednesday last a large number of persons connected , the City of London : " That this Court do contribute out of But anybody who smokes these famous "Coronas 1SS4 " with the dramatic profession assembled on the Liverpool the City's cash the sum of £250 to the fund that the would be paying at least twopence for every puff he takes. landing-stage to say good-bye to the members of the Fruiterers' Company are raising for the purpose oi Memorial stones in connection with the completion of a Wilson Barrett and Wyndham theatrical companies, who encouraging the growth of fruit in our homesteads, and that Wesleyan Methodist Chapel, which was commenced at sailed for New York in the steamer City of Chicago. Mr. Chamberlain do pay the same accordingly." Streatham seven years ago, were laid on VVednesday a fter- The funeral of the late Lady Holland, which will take The ceremony of installation of J. will be rehearsed at noon by Bro. Sheriff Newton , ancl other ladies and gentle- place to-day (Friday) at Chertsey, will be of the most un- the Star Chapter of Instruction to-day (Friday), at 7.30 p.m., men, in the presence of a large concourse of spectators. ostentatious character, in accordance with the express wish by Comp. T. Grummant, P.Z. As he particularl y excels in I he church , which is the onl y one belonging to the of the deceased; and, owing to the chapel being exceed- working this ceremony, all who are able should be present, Wesleyans in the neighbourhood , will , when finished, be ingly small, no invitations have been issued. Telegrams of when they will have a treat. The chapter meets at the capable of seating 1000 people, and will have cost between condolence have been received at Holland House from her Stirling- Castle, Camberwell, under the able Preceptorshi p £15,000 and £16,000, of which nearly £5000 remains yet to Majesty, the Prince and Princess of Wales, the Duchess of Comp. F. Hilton , P.Z. 1275 . be raised. of Teck, the Comte de Paris, the Princess Frederica of Hanover, and others. On Thursday, the iSth instant, the members of the Lodge The Regular Quarterly Communication of the P.G. Lodge of Harmony, 272, partook of a dinner at Bro. Boston Eley's of New Zealand (S.C.) was held on the 27th July, in the Free- The arrangement for pulling down the present Olympic Red Cow Hotel , to celebrate in an informal manner the masons' Hall, Auckland. There wasa good attendance, and in Theatre and erecting in its place a larger and more com- granting of the Charter by the Grand Lodge of England in the absence of Bros. Sir F. Whitaker ancl M. Niccol, modious house are now definitivel y settled.The new Olympic August , 1S79. Bro. C. Lucas, VV.M., presided , and Bro. W. D.D.G.M., at Wellington , Bro. Ellison , the D.G. Warden, will be larger than either the Adelphi or the Lyceum, and will Appleton occupied the vice-chair. The usual loyal, Masonic, presided. The business transacted was merely the formal have a seating- capacity representing in recei pts about £350. and complimentary toasts were honoured. business of the Grand Lodge, and the princi pal matters, the Mr. Wilson Barrett, who is on the point of sailing for the notices of motion of which the D.D.G.M. had given notice, United States following his company, who have alread Ihe quarterl Communication in connection with the West , y y were in consequence of his absence allowed to stand over departed, will be the first manager of the new house, the Renfrewshire District of the Provincia l Grand Lodge was until next meeting, or should he so desire it to a special arrangements of which will be specially adapted for the held at Greenock on Thursday afternoon, the i gth instant , meeting to be called if he thinks it necessary. working of the elaborate scenery required in these days for Bro. Sir Michael R. Shaw Stewart , Provincial Grand Master, romantic dramas. presiding. The following office rs were installed : Bros. Jas. It is said that the Rev. J. G. Wood , the eminent naturalist, Reid , D.P.G.M.; D. J. Dunlop, Sub. P.G.M.; Provost was called upon by his distinguished neighbour, Sims The Marquis and Marchioness of Dufferin and Ava on Binnie , P.S.G.W. ; and Rev. J. Trew, P.G.C. All the other Reeves, to throw li ght upon the mysterious disappearance of Wednesday entertained their tenantry at Clandeboye at a officers were as before. the champagne from the bottles in his cellar, which he found harvest home. On Tuesday next Lord and Lady Dufferin nearly empty, though the corks had apparentl y not been leave for Scotland on a visit to Mr. Munro-Ffe rguson, M.P., Bro . R. L. Wherry, W.M. of the Hereward Lodge on tampered with. The observant naturalist declared that the Friday the and Lady Helen Munro-Ferguson, their daughter. Lord 13th inst., gave a banquet to the brethren at the wine had been extracted by cockroaches, who had been in- Dufferin will be in Dublin on October 28th, Angel Hotel , and will dis- Bourn. The banquet was of the most serting their feelers at the side of the corks. On setting a tribute prizes to the students of the Royal Universit recherche descri ption , and excellentl y of y provided by Mr. watch in the wine cellar, Mr. Wood's solution of the mystery Ireland , of which he is Chancellor. He will afterwards Bott. In responding to " The Visitors " toast, Bro . the was confirmed. Some cockroaches were caught in the Rev. T. Nicholls, P.G.C. Northumberland proceed to London, where he will be entertained at a oan- , expressed the suction act; others were seen crawling away in a fuddled quet by the Chamber of Commerce. Later Lord and Lad sincere gratitude he felt for the kindness he had experienced , y condition ; and others were lying about in a state of intoxi- Dufferi n go to Rome. on all hands during his brief but happy stay among cation. thpm. Pheasant shooting- commences on Tuesday next, ancl the The funeral of Bro. Thomas Moss Shuttleworth Eliza Cook, the poetess, died on Tuesday at her residence prospects of sport in East Berks, West Middlesex , South , Clerk of at Wimbledon, where she has been living in retirement Assize of the Northern Circuit , took lace at Preston Bucks, and West Surrey are, on the whole, very promising p for many years. Eliza Cook, says " Men of the Time," Cemetery on the 17th inst. The obsequies were attended in consequence of the favourable weather experienced during by several official was the daughter of a respectable tradesman in Southwark, the breeding season. Birds in the Windsor district of the representatives of the Northern Circuit , born about 1S1S. At an early age she contributed to various officers and members of the Prov. G. Lodge of West Lan- l hames Valley are numerous and well conditioned. With cashire, of which province deceased was Senior Grand periodicals, including The New Monthly, Metropolitan , the exception of those which are killed by the Queen 's Literary Gazette Sic and published in a volume of Warden , delegates from Preston and other Law Societies, , , 1S40 keepers and sent to Balmoral for her Majesty 's table, the and a large concourse of private friends. The first portion poems, which at once attracted the attention of a not very pheasants in the Great Park coverts are reserved for the "f the service was conducted in Christ Church, Preston. The critical public, and stamped her as a writer of merit. She shooting parties of the Prince of VVales and other mem- brethren and others afterwards followed the remains to the more than sustained this favoured position in the "journal " bers of the Royal Family. which bore her name, and which was published weekly from cemetery. Many business establishments were closed en The Prince of Wales, accompanied by Prince Albert route. 1849 until 1S54, when, on account of her failing health, it was given up, to the great regret of its readers. Her Victor and the Earl of Cadogan, was out deer stalking ou The breth ren connected with Devonshire Lodge, No. 625, poems, reprinted in a collected form , have passed through the Balmoral estate on Saturday last, and brought down held at the Norfolk Arms Hotel, Glossop, are about to take numer us editions, and an illustrated Christmas volume was th ree splendid stags, the rest of the party killing three like- •1step of considerable importance. About two years ago, issued in 1S60. She published another volume, entitled, wise. Since then his Royal Highness, accompanied by his a piece of property standing at the top of Norfolk-square " New Echoes and other Poems," in October, 1S64, and son, Prince George, has left Mar Lodge for the South, and was purchased, with the intention of converting it into suit- obtained a literary pension of £100 per annum from the arrived at Marlborough House on Tuesday, having greatly able lodge rooms at the most favourable opportunity, and its Civil List the same year. benefited by his visit to Scotland. At the end of the present management was vested in trustees. Since that time no week he and Prince Albert Victor will leave London for alterations have been made, but the trustees, considering It will be remembered that at the recent agricultural show Copenhagen, on a visit to the King and Queen of Denmark, at Windsor the Lord Mayor, as President of the Mansion with whom the Princess of VVales and her daughters have 1 '"oment opportune , recently laid before the brethre n a scheme in which it was proposed to alter and extend the House Committee, offered a prize for the best exhibit of a been staying for some weeks past. Thence the Prince and present building, and make additions which will provide Herdwick ram. No doubt, as a Westmoreland man, his Princess will travel direct to Athens, in order to be present l ooms to meet every requirement for Masonic purposes. lordshi p felt particular interest in lending what encourage- at the marriage of the Crown Prince of Greece with the 1 lle proposals were discussed at a lodge meeting on Thurs- ment he could to the breeding of a class of sheep for which daughter of the Empress Frederick of Germany. day evening-, the 12th inst., and at the close the following the county is specially famous. The prize which his lordship "Solution is now about to send to the successful exhibitor is a very The funeral of the late Mr. Wilkie Collins takes place to- was unanimously carried : " That this meeting day (Friday) at Kensal Green. By the deceased's own agrees with and approves of the scheme of the trustees for handsome piece of work. It consists of a ram's head snuff box, fitted with the hammer, pincers, brush, and other little request there will be no display of feathers, nor will crape \.l? aeration of thc premises in Norfolk-square for on c accessories that are always attached to such an elegant and be worn ; he has also forbidden " forms or ceremonies." r '!^ .' Purposes, and recommends the work to be done Mr. Wilkie Collins was a passionate lover of flowers 01 tliwith. " That substantial sideboard ornament. The snuff-box proper is of , the possession of such premises will be especiall y of roses, and it is expected that many of his ?, Sreat advantage to the lodge cannot be questioned , and silver gilt, while the tips of the horns are also edged with ,ey should silver, each being finished off with a Scotch amethyst. The friends will choose the rose as their floral tribute. The add very materially to its prosperity.—North deceased has left his affairs in perfect order, with full details Derbyshire Advertiser. box is beautifull y chased, the design consisting of the thistle —a sure proof that the work is of Scotch origin. The lid as to the disposal of a considerable fortune. The princi pal CORNISH 'S A MERICAN O RGANS .— In connection with an mourners will be Mr. Beard Mr. Bartley (the deceased' a 1 of the box consists of a magnificent Scotch topaz, while the , s vertisement that appears in our columns under the above front panel bears a suitable inscri ption , which sets forth that solicitor), Mr. Andrew Chatto (Chatto and Windus, his SI it will be only necessary for us to inform our publishers), Mr. E. F. S. Pigott the licenser of lays (the ¦auersI ' the prize has been awarded by the Lord Mayor to " Mrs. , p that Bro. Johnston Cornish is a prominent Mason , C. Boustead, h P. late Mr. Wilkie Collins's oldest friend), Mr. Schlesinger, II J. as representative of the late Hug a LI LU t; TJ- member-..^. -J ^,, of, the IDe__ . L. Molayiviuicl}- CommanderyV^UllllIlciUUtl -y ofIII Knil_\.lLlglUghts_ S Mr. Lehmann, Mr. Watt, Mr. Bancroft , Mr. Charles n Holme, Esquire." Without a doubt, in the eyes of the ' ,.'" '° assure them that the advertisement is thoroughly fortunate winner the value of the prize—costl y as it un- Dickens (as representing the long associations of the two bo 1 C e' Co"' _ ' ' ^ ny personal application to Bro. Johnston doubtedly is—will be not a little enhanced by the fact that it deceased novelists). There will be a sale of the house in ky a pother Mason will receive immediate attention. has been awarded by no less a distinguished man than the Wimpole-street some time hence, which will include the Me lSrS- anc_ r 01n 's'1 are noted for their chapel and lodge organs, Lord Mayor, a Westmorelander by birth . valuable collection of books, pictures, and old furniture. special terms can always be arranged. E H OLLOWAY S P ILLS AND O INTMENT .—Though it is [impossible , THE U NEMPLOYED IN EAST LONDON .—At a time when CE (E XTRAORDI NARY ).—TERREY 'S OUSEHOLD URIFIER (Rc"i t' "H P ¦ " in this climate of changing temperature , to prevent ill-health alto- iven to this matter, „_ .^ '^teredl for ITn_v.>rE __ il Pitrnnoc A.-fc lit. .. ..i o ..!/. A €__ _ ¦«.. _ , much thought is being g a practical •Ill II il —.... k.u...... ,'u^.^.i , .»*.._. »»..._ i....£.... 1. . LIUIII: gether, yet its form and frequency may be much miti gated by be of service. Last year more than *ant Disinfecti "g Flllitl f °r Sanitary Use. Treble tlie the early adoption of remedial measures. When hoarseness , suggestion may Uisinf lg gn matches were purchased b cover, 1 " Stren l=rt h of Carbolic. A new and valuabl e Dis- cough , thick breathing, and the attending sli ght fever indicate £300,000 worth of forei y Wiiiir o r en mnde tl>e manufacture of this Fluid , there irritation of the throat or chest , Holloway 's Ointment should bc inconsiderate consumers in this country, to the great injury e liment Dissolves'" at once in Water, appear""an ' - making a Milk y rubbed upon these parts without delay, and his Pills taken in ot our own working people, so true is it that " evil is aw.iv £?" Where this is used all Infectious Diseases are kept appropriate doses, to promote its curative action. No catarrhs or wrought b as well as want of heart. ky Chemists Stores , y want of thought, " If a"4is 1 r , , Grocers Oilmen , &c, in bi. sore tlvco'.\ts can resist these remedies. Printed directions enve- all consumers would purchase Bryant and May's Matches cans tles> or in gallons 4s., delivered free. is. charged for lope every package of Holloway 's medicaments , which are suited , 7 etlIrn able that firm would be enabled to pay £1000 a week more in ton —i( ..—T ERREV B ROS ., $$, Chester-street , Kenning- to all ages and conditions , and to every ordinary disease to which humanity is liable.—ADVT , wages.—ADVT. AN INTERESTING REMINISCENCE Upper Norwood , White Hart Hot., Church-rd., Upper'.Norwood , 8. LODGES AND C HAPTERS OF I NSTRUCTION . Upton Aldgate E., at 8. , Three Nuns Hotel , , Burdett Coutts, Swan Tavern, New Bethnal Green-road , at 8. Wellington , White Swan Hotel , High-street, Deptford , 8 to 10. Covent Garden, The Criterion , Piccadill y, at 8. West Smithiield , New Market Hotel , E.C, at Some months ago , the following letter appeared in 7. Creaton , Wheatsheaf Hot., Goidhawk-rd., Shepherd 's Bush .W. 8 Zetland , York and Albany, Park-street, Regent 's Park , at 8. Crusaders, Old Jerusalem Tav., St. John 's-gate, Clerkenwell ' „' the columns of the London Freemason , signed W. F. Doric Chapter Duke's Head , Whitechapel-road , at 6. , , 79, Duke of Edinburgh , Cape of Good Hope Tavern (opposite Lim^ Lamonby : Hope Chapter , Globe Tavern , Royal Hill ,-Greenwich nt 8. house Church , E.), at 7. " I have lately been shown here (Melbourne, Vic- Israel Chapter , Tupp's Restaurant, 8, Tottenham Court-road , \V. Ebury, Grevhound Hotel , Streatham Common, at 8. toria) three fine copies of the ' Book of Constitutions.' R OVAI . A RCH C HAPTER . Elliot , Railway Hotel , Feltham. 1201, Eclectic , Freemasons' HaU. Guel ph , Town Hall , Leyton , at 8. The first is the 1723 edition (re-bound), and the second Hi Bull and Gate Hi N., at 8. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1. ghgate, , ghgate-road , Entick's 1756 edition. The third , however—Nour- High Cross, Coach and Horses, Hi gh-road, Tottenham, at 8. thouck's 84—is the most interesting, as I will endea- Colonial Board , at 4. Ivy, Railway Tavern, Battersea Rise, S.VV., at 8. 17 CRAFT LODGES vour to show. It appears to have ori inall belonged Justice, Brown Bear, Hi gh-street, Deptford , 8 to 10. g y 9, Albion , Freemasons' Hnll . Leopold, Blackwall Railway Hotel , 7, London-street , Fenchurch to the Westminster and Keystone Lodge, No. 10, ancl 101, Temple, Shi p and Turtle, Lcadcnhn'l-strcct. street, E.G., at 7. has been specially bound in crimson calf , most elabor- 172 , Old Concord , Freemasons' Hall . Montefiore , St. James s Restaurant, Piccadill y, at 8. Anderton 's Hotel. Perfect Ashlar Bridge House London Brid ge, at ately ' tooled' with Masonic emblems. The following 217, Stability, , , 7. 765, St. James, Brid ge House Hotel. Royal Savoy, Blue Posts, Charlotte-st., Fitzroy-square, W., at8 is a copy of the lettering on a black centre-piece : 1257, Grosvenor, Freemasons' Hall. Royal Albert , White Hart Hotel , Abchurch Lane, at 7.30. ' Westminster and Keystone Lodge, No. 5, Bros. M. 1259, Dukeof Edinburgh , Cape of Good Hope Tavern , Com- Royal Arthur, Prince of Wales Hotel (opposite Wimbledon Raj], Dvvyer, R.W. Master; A. Badger , S.W. ; S. Stephen- mercial-road. East. way Station), at 7. 1381, Kennington , Horns Tavern , Kennington Park . Rose, Sterling Castle, Church-street, Camberwell, at 8. son, J.W. ; C. Montagu , Sec ; A .L. 5792, A .D. 1792. ' 1397, Anerley, Thicket Hotel , Ancricy. Salisbury, Union Tavern , Air-street, Regent-street, at 8. The book is surely an interesting relic of the old West- 1472 , Henley, Three Crowns, North Woolwich. Sir Hugh Myddelton , White Horse Tavern , Liverpool-road , at 8. minster and Keystone Lodge, and the problem to solve 1693, Kingsland , Cock Tavern , Hi ghbury. Southwark, Sir Garnet Wolseley, Rotherhithe New-road , at 8. 2032, Richmond , Greyhound Hotel , Richmond . Southern Star, Sir Sydney Smith, Chester-street, Kennington . is, how it happened to travel to this part of the world. 2128, United Northern Counties, Inns of Court Hotel. The Great City, M.H., Masons'-avenue, E.C, at 6.30. I believe it and the other copies were bought cheap at a 2150, Tivoli. Tredega r, Wellington Arms, Wellington-road , Bow-road, at 7.3,, second-hand book-stall in Melbourne. The present 2190, Savage Club, Freemasons' Hall. Union Waterloo, Earl of Chatham , Thomas-street, Woolwich. LODGES AND C HAPTERS OF I NSTRUCTION . Victoria Park , George Tavern , Broadway , Stratford, at 8. owner is Bro. T. W. Fowler, C.E., 12 , Collins-street West Middlesex , Bell Hotel , Ealing, at 7.30. Brixton , Prince Regent , Dulwich-road , Heme Hill , at 8. West , Melbourne , District Grand Director of Ceremo- Chaucer Chapter , George Hotel , Hi gh-street, Borough , S.E,, a t8 Brownri gg, Alexandra Hotel , Kingston Hill , at 8. Prince Frederick William Chapter le Tavern ' nies, E.G., Victoria." Lord Northbrook Hotel , Lee at 8. , Eag , Clifton-road Camden , , Maida-vale, at 7.30. ' Capper, Railway Tavern , Angel-lane, Stratford , at 8. The foregoing having been noticed by the Secretary Pythagorean Chapter , Dover Castle, Broadway , Deptford , at 8 of the Westminster and Keystone Lodge—which it Constitutional , Bedford Hotel , Southampton Buildings , at 7. , Chaucer The Old White Hart, High-street , Borough, at 8. R OVAL A RCH C HAPTERS . may be explained, is one of the oldest and most influ- Corinthian , George Hotel , Cubitt Town, Poplar, at 8. 174, Sincerity, London Tavern . Fenchureh-street. ential lodges in London , its charter dating from the Dalhousie , Middleton Arms, Corner of Queen 's-road and Middle- 181 , Universal , Freemasons' Hall. year 1722—Bro. Fowler was communicated with , and ton-road , Dalston , E., at 8. 13S1 , Kennington , Horns Tavern , Kennington Park . Domatic, Surrey Masonic Hall , Camberwell New-road, at 7.30. 1716 All Saints Vestry Hall , Bow. asked to name a price for the book in question . This , , Duke of Cornwall , Queen 's Arms, Queen-street, Cheapside, at 7. FRIDAY , OCTOBER 4. he declined to do, but sent the volume forthwith to East Surrey Lod _;e of Concord , Grey hound Hotel , Hi gh-street, Croy don at 8. CRAFT LODGES. London as a present to tbe lodge. A mail or two ago , htingale Masonic Hall Woolwich. Emblematic, Mona Hotel (late Ashley's), Henrietta-street, Covent 706, Florence Nig , , Bro. Fowler received the following letter acknowledging Garden , at 8. S90, Hornsey, Anderton 's Hotel. , Cock Tavern hbury. the gracefu l ift : Enlield , Rose and Crown , Church-street, Edmonton , at 8. 14 89, Marquess of Ri pon , Hig g 162-7 , Royal Kensington , Freemasons' llall. " United University Club, London , Excelsior, Commercial Dock Tavern, Plough-road, Rotherhithe. Faith , Victoria Mansions Restaurant, Victoria-street , at 8. 1815, Peiige, Thicket Hotel , Anerey. " Ouatuor Coronati Freemasons' Hall. June 12, 1889. Finsbury, London CoHee House Tavern , Ludgate Hill , at 7. 2076, " Dear Sir and Brother, Florence Nightingale, M.H., William-street, Woolwich , at 7.30. LODGES AND C HAPTERS OF I NSTRUCTION . I am instructed by the members of the Friars, Liverpool Arms, Canning Town, at 7.30. Albion , The Mitre, 125, Chancery-lane, at 7. Westminster and Keystone Lod No. 10 to convey Islington , Cock Tavern , Hi ghbury, at 7.30. AU Saints, Town Hall , Poplar, 317.30. ge, , Joppa, Manchester Hotel, Aldersgate-street , at 7. Beacontree, Green Man , Leytonstone, at 8. to you their warmest thanks for the handsome present Kensington , Scarsdale Arms, hdward-square, Kensington , at 8. Chigwell, Loughton Public Hall , at 7.30. you have so generously made to them. This acknow- Mount Ed gcumbe, Crown Tavern , Lambeth-road , S.E., at 8. Clapton , Lord Stanley, Sandringham-road, Hackney, at 8. ledgment will be forwarded to you in a more permanent Nelson , Royal Mortar Hotel , Woolwich , at 8. Emulation , Freemasons ' Hall , at 6. New Cross, Chester Arms, Albany-street , N.W., at 8. Great Northern , Berwick Arms, Berners-street , Oxford-st., at 8. form, and I may also say that a notice of motion has New Finsbury Park , Hornsey VVood Tav., Finsbury Park , at 8. Kennington , Horns Tavern , Kennington Park, S.E., at 8. been given by the W.M. for the next meeting of the Pilgrim (German language), Guildhall Tavern, Gresham-street, Loyalty, Private Rooms, 206, Mare-street, Hackney, at 8. E.C ist and Tues. lodge, which , however, does not take place until the first , 3rd Metropolitan (Victoria), Portugal Hotel , Fleet-street, at 7. Prince Frederick William, Eagle Tav., Clifton-rd., Maida-vale, 8. Ranelagh, Six Bells, Queen-street, Hammersmith, W., at 8. week in December, to confer upon you the honorary mem- Prosperity, City Arms Restaurant, 2, St. Mary Axe , E.C, at 7. Royal Standard , Builders' Arms, St. Paul's-road, Canonbury, N. bership of the lodge. Hoping that whenever you may Robert Burns, Tupp 's Restaurant, 8, Tottenham Court-road , Royal Alfred , Star and Garter, Kew Brid ge, at 8. be in England we shall have the pleasure of welcoming W.C, at 8. Stability, Masons' Hall Tavern , Masons 'Avenue, at 6. Royal Naval College, Greenwich Hospital Schools, at 8. St. George 's, Globe Tavern , Greenwich, at 8. you personally, I am dear Sir ancl Brother , yours very South Middlesex , Beaufort House, Walham Green , S.W., at 7.30. St. (ames s, Gregorian Arms, ]amaica-road , S.li., at 8. truly and fraternal ly, E. S IMPSON M ICHIE , P.M. and St. George 's, Public Hall , New Cross, at 8. St. John 's, York and Albany Hotel , Regent's Park, N.W., at 8. Sec."—Melbourne Evening Standard . Wandsworth , East Hill Hotel , Alma-road , S.W., at 8. Temperance, Railway Tavern , New Cross-road , at 8. Yarboroug h, Green Drago n , Stepney, at 8. The Abbey, King 's Arms, Bucking ham Palace-road , at 7.30. Camden Chapter , The Aloorgate, Moorgate-street , at 8. Ubique, Victoria Mansions Restaurant, Victoria-street , at 7.30. Earl of Carnarvon Chapter , Ladbroke Hall , Ladbroke Grove-road , United Pil grims, Surrey M.H., Camberwell New-road, at 7.30. ALEXANDRA LODGE, No. 1511, HORNSEA. Notting-hill , at 8. Westbourne, Lord' s Hotel , St. John 's Wood, at 8. Metropolitan Chapter , White Hart, Abchurch-lane, at 6.30. Wm. Preston , St. Andrew s Tavern , George-street, Baker-st., W. R OVAI. Ami C HAPTERS . Hornsey Chapter , Porchester Hotel , Leinster-p lace, Cleveland- At the regular lodge, held on the iSth inst., Bro. P. 1, Grand Masters, Willis 's Rooms. gardens, Paddington , W., at 8. W.M., in the chair who was supported b the 16 Temperance , White Swan, Deptford . Lil y of Richmond Chapter , Grey hound Hotel , Richmond , at 8. Gaskell, , y 9, atS. 1159, Marquis of Dalhousie , T Golden-square. Star Chapter , Stirling Castle Hotel , Church-st., Camberwell , officers , a large attendance of members, and several ,^, Strawberry Hill Chapter , Grey hound Hotel , Richmond , S. W. visitors, a conversational lecture was delivered by Bro. M ARK LODGES. Royal Savoy I Mark), The Moorgate, 15, Finsbury Pavement. 315, Henniker , SA , Red Lion-square. M ARK LODGE . M. C. Peck , Past Grand Standard Bearer of England, 355, Royal Savoy, Criterion , Piccadill y. Prov. Grand Secretary, upon the ancient and modern 8, Thistle, Freemasons' Tavern. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 2. SATURDAY, OCTOBER J. condition of Freemasonry, which was rendered enter- CRAFT LODGES . Genera l Committee Boys' School , at Freemasons' Hall , at 4. taining by anecdotes and illustrations. 51' , Zetland , Anderton 's Hotel. The address was received with the greatest attention, 129 S, Royal Standard , Cock Tavern , Hi ghbury. C RAFT LODGES . and at its conclusion a unanimous vote of thanks was 1491 , Athenamm , Athena-uni, 1 amden-road. 1572 , Carnarvon , Albion Tavern. 1585, Royal Commemoration, White Lion Hotel , Piitncv. 16 22, Rose, Surrey Masonic Hall. accorded to the lecturer. 16S7, Rothesay, St. James's Hail , Piccadill y. 1949, Brixton , Brixton Hall. 17 66, St. Leonard , Town Hall , Shoreditch. 22 72 , Rye, Peckham Public Hall. MASONIC MEETINGS (Metropolitan) 1891, St. Ambrose, Baron 's Court Hotel , West Kensington. R OVAL A RCH C HAPTER . LODGES AND C HAPTERS OF I NSTRUCTION . 173, Phu-nix , Freemasons' Hall. For the week ending Saturday, October 5, 1889. Burgoyne, Essex Head , Essex-street, Strand, 6 to 8. Confidence , Hercules Tavern , Leadenhall-street , 7 till 9. 1 he Editor will be glad to receive notice from Secretaries Grays Valley, National Schoolroom , St. Mary Cray, 8. MASONIC MEETINGS (Provincial) for Craft Lodges, Royal Arch Chapters, Mark Lodges, Rose Duke of Albany, Rock Tavern , Battersea-park-road , at 7.30. For the week ending Saturday, October 5, 1889. Croix Chapters, Preceptories, Conclaves, &c, of any Duke of Connaught, Ryl. Edwd . Hot., Mare-street, Hackney, 8 change in place, day, or month of meeting. Earl of Lathom, Station Hotel, Camberwell New-road , at 8 The following is a list of Towns in which the Lodges, Fidelity, The Alfred Tavern, Roman-road , Barnsbury, N., at 8. meet at the dates given. Hendon Lower Welsh Harp, Hendon at &c, whose numbers are appended, , , 8.15. will be found SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28. Industry, Railway Hotel , West Hampstead, at 8.30. Further particulars of places of meeting, &c, CRAFT LODOES . Langthorne, Swa n Hotel , Stratford , at 8. in "The Cosmopolitan Masonic Calendar," published 1541, Alexandra Palace, Holborn Viaduct. La Tolerance , Portland Arms, Great Portland-street , W., at 8. annually at the office of The Freemason. 1679, Henry Muggerid ge, Masons' Hall , Basinghall-street. Londesborough , Berkeley Arms, John-street, Mayfair, at 8. LODGES AND CHAPTERS OF I NSTRUCTION . Merchant Navy, Silver Tavern , Burdett-road , Limehouse, 7.30. MONDAY , SEPTEMBER 30. Mount Lebanon George Inn High-street Boro' Alexandra Palace, Station Hotel , Camberwell New-road , at 7.30. , , , , at 7.30. M ARK LODGE S - New Concord , (oil Farmers C RAFT LODGES . Tenby 1177 Chiswick, Windsor Castle Hot., King-street, Hammersmith, at 7. y , Southgate-road , N., at 8. Newport, Mon. i°9 Panmure, Balham Hotel , Balham , at Manchester ... 62 Ashton-under- Eccleston , Crown and Anchor, 79, Ebury-street, Pimlico, at 7. 7. Greenwich ... Lyne 1218 Gorieston ... 3' i Finsbury Park, Cock Tavern , Highbury, at 8. Peckham , Lord Wellington Hotel , 516, Old Kent-road, at 8. 79 Warrington ... 148 Pontypool ... 1258 K NIGHTS TEMPI -* King Harold , Four Swans, Waltham Cross, at 7. Plucknett , Bald Faced Stag, East Finchley, at 7.45. Wilmington ... h! Pythagorean , Portland Hotel, Greenwich, at 8. Kidderminster 377 Okehampton... 1753 Manchester, Blue Posts, Charlotte-street , Fitzroy-square , at 8. Thornham ... 2279 Percy, (oil y Farmers, Southgate-road , N., at 8. Ravensbourne , George Inn , Catford , at 8. Star, F'ive Bells, New Cross-road , S.E., at 7. Royal Jubilee , Mitre , Chancery-lane, at 8. LODGES OF I NSTRUCTION . , Industry Chapter , Prince Regent, Dulwich-rd., Heme Hill , at 7.30 Royal Oak , Lord Clyde, Wotton-road , Deptford , at 8. Birmingham... 74 Ramsgal e ... 429 Bromley '¦ ' R OYAL A RCH C HAPTER . St. Leonard , Pr. of Wales Hotel , Bishop's-road , Victoria Park , 8. Chatham 184 Hudderslield... 521 Land port... - Walton-on-the- '' 176 , Caveac, Albion Tavern. Temperance in the hast, Greenwich Pensioner, Bow-lane, Liverpool ... 292 Workington ... 962 Poplar, at 7.30. Bradford 302 Saltash 1071 Naze - 7" MONDAY , SEPTEMBER 30. United Mariners, Lugard Hotel , Lugard-road , Peckham. Pembroke Dock 378 Mossley 1218 East Retford ... °- ... C RA FT L ODGES . United Strength, Hope Tavern , Stanhope-st., Regent's-pk., at 8. Uxbrid ge 382 Carlton Hill ... 1221 Snaresbrook '"* 79, Pythagorean , Shi p Tavern , Greenwich . Vitruvian , Brid ge House Hotel , London Bridge, at 8. Canterbury ... 1449 1745, Farringdon Without , Holborn Viaduct Hotel. Wanderers, Victoria Mansions Restaurant, Victoria-street, S.W. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1. Whittington Red Lion Popp 's-court LODGES AND C HAPTERS OF I NSTRUCTION . , , in , Fleet-street, at 8. Stratford-on- Domatic Chapter , Union Tavern, Air-street, VV., at 8. CRAFT LODGES . Sutton Coldliekl 794 Barnato, Victoria Hotel , 25, Charterhouse-street , at 6. Nottingham ... Havant 804 Avon ¦- - •'•' R OVAL A RCH C HAPTERS . 47 Stort- lieaconslield , Chequers Hotel , Hi gh-street. Walthamstow, at 8. Norwich 52 Gloucester ... 839 Bishop's j Snaresbrook • : Coborn , Eagle Hotel , , at 8. 55, Constitutional , Shi p and Turtle, Leadenhall-street. Plvmouth ... 70 Honiton 847 ford ... - ' Doric, White Horse Tavern , White Horse-lane, Mile End-road , 8. 1328 , Granite, Holborn Restaurant. Bristol 103 Linslade Newcastle-on- 948 ••¦ ^ fo Egyptian , Atlantic Tavern , Atlantic Road , Brixton , at 8. M ARK LODGE . Hereford 120 Cardilf 60 Tyne " ) 9 C HAP _ H yde Park, Porchester Hotel , Leinster-place, Cleveland Gardens, Margate 127 Penryn 67 RA. '*' ' 0. Paddington Grand Masters, Sa, Red Lion-square. 9 Porchester-terrace , , at 8. Sheerness ... 158 Bradford 974 Liverpool - ^. Kingsland , Cock Tavern , Highbury, N., at 8.30. K NIGHTS TEMPLAR . Lincoln ... •¦• . Windsor 209 Ulverston ... 995 •¦¦ jj ^ Loughborough , Gauden Hotel , Clapham, S.W., at 7.30. 129, Hol y Palestine, 33, Golden-square. Littleborough 226 Cockermouth... 1002 Manchester fiSl Marquess of Ripon, Royal Edward, Mare-street, Hackney, at 8. Chesterfield - THURSDAY, OCTOBER 3. Dudlev 252 Salford 1134 Metropolitan , Moorgate Tavern, 15, Finsbury-pavement, at 7.30. Keighley 265 Manchester ... 1161 Barrow-m- )o31 Perseverance, Ye Old t heshire Cheese, 23, Addle-street , Wood- C RAFT LODGES . Furness ... Bri ghton 315 Weston-super- •¦• street, E.C, at 7. 27, Egyptian , Anderton 's Hotel . Oxford 340 Mare ... 1222 Leicester... .^j,, Prince Leopold Printing Works, 202, Whitechapel-road •¦• - , , at 7. 45, Strong Man , Masons' Hall , Basinghall-street. Neath 364 Redcar 1244 York... ¦ lSj7 Queen's Westminster and St. Marylebone, The Criterion , Picca- 192 , Lion and Lamb, Cannon-street Hotel. Berwick Bri gg 1282 Wilmmgton • • 393 I!K ' dilly, W., at 8. 227, Ionic, Shi p and Turtle, Leadenhall-street. South Molton 421 Harrow 1310 lVlA . ,„, '9 Royal Commemoration , Railway Hotel , Putney, 8 till 10. 538, La Tolerance , Freemasons' Hall. 6 Old Brompt"' Monmouth ... 457 Wrexham ... 133 ¦¦• St. Ambrose, Baron 's Court Hotel , West Kensington , at 8. 554, Yarborough , Green Dragon , Stepney. Gloucester ... Beaminster 1367 Leeds " ,(j St. 's Union , Union Tavern Air-st., 493 ... - James , Regent-st., at 8. 742, Crystal Palace, Crystal Palace. Folkestone ... 558 Amlwch 14 88 Birniinfe' lia»'¦ ¦ ,61 St. Mark's, Surrey Masonic Hall , Camberwell New-road. 117 8, Perfect Ashlar, Brid ge House Hotel. Malton O60 Southampton i;8o Liverpoi>l ,, Selwyn, East Dulwich Hotel , East Dulwich , at 8. 1351, St. Clement Danes, The Duval , 225, Strand. Liverpool ... 673 Padstow 17S5 Gateshead-" (J Sincerity, Railway Tavern , Fenchureh-street, at 8. 1425, H yde Park , Thc Westbourne , Paddington. ne 1 Newcastle ... 685 Builth Brecon 1807 ' >' Triii'i-1 Stockwell , White Hart, Abchurch-lane, at 6. 1707, F.leanor, Great Eastern Hotel , Liverpool-street. Strond 702 l'rodsham ... 1908 Ksi«i''rrl " , i«"- Strong Man, Bull and Bell , Ropemaker-st., Manchcstu - Moorgate-st., E.G., 7. 176;, Trinity College, 13, Mandeville-p lace. Bridlington ... 734 South Shields 1970 United Military, Earl of Chatham, Thomas-st., Woolwich. 7.30. 17 72, Pimlico, Victoria Mansions Restaurant. Southwark ... 765 Manchester ... 1993