New Masonic Hall at Plymouth, by the Provincial CONSECRATION AND DESECRATION. Grand Master, the Et. Hon. Lord Ebrington , being a MUCH 1ms been said from time to time as to the case in point. It was in reference to this evont that un-Masonic use of Masonic signs and symbols, the Devon Weekly Tunes made somo comments, which and no donbt a considerable portion of the bad odour will bear consideration at the hands of tho Craft ." I which is associated with Freemasonry in the minds of wonder what luck will attend this new venture ?" asks its opponents could be traced to a departure from the the writer in our contemporary, and he thus continues : strict teachings of the Order ; some irregularity on ** It reciuired some nluck to start ifc. considering the the part of an actual member, or one who pretended facts. Plymouth has had a Freemasons' Hall, in to be, in the improper use of the outward and visible name, for many years ; and it was started with no less signs of Freemasonry. It would be a very difficult pomp and ceremony (I am not sure that Lord Ebring- matter to define the limits within which Freemasons ton's grandfather did not lay the foundation stone) ; are justified in associating Freemasonry, and making but it was never paid for, it speedily fell into secular use of its signs and symbols, with matters of general hands, and it has long been used as auction rooms public interest ; and no doubt opinions vary, to a with nothing left of its Masonic original but the name. considerable extent, in regard to the subject. There Absit omen, of course : but it is an omen nevertheless." are some who maintain that no Masonic signs or Here we have the record of a transaction which symbols should be exposed to public gaze, and that appears to convey the impression of an improper use Freemasonry should only show itself to the eye within of Masonry's signs and symbols, and it is by no means the portals of a tyled Lodge. But they are wrong in a solitary one, as many who have journeyed through drawing so hard and fast a line ; otherwise the Con- the Provinces could testify, and yet it would no doubt stitutions of the Order err, as also does the Grand be defended by the very men who are loudest in their Master and his immediate subordinates in laying condemnation of outside use of Masonic sijms. Thev foundation stones with Masonic honours, allowing would see nothing wrong in starting a Masonic Hall Masonic processions, or taking part in any outside with all the pomp and ceremony of Freemasonry, display dressed in the regalia of the Craft . If it is consecrating it to the uses of the Craft , and afterwards legitimate to associate Freemasonry with the erection taking no active part in preserving it for its original of a public building, or for an assembly of Masons purposes. It would be useless to tell them that the clothed with the badges of the Order to appear in starting of such a venture, without a guarantee as to public, it is equally legitimate for the same Masonic payment for its erection , was a gross instance of signs and symbols to be made use of by individual trading on Freemasonry, or that an unworthy use had brethren in connection with minor matters, if the been made of association with the Craft in mixing up purposes for which they are used are of the same the name and ceremonies of Freemasonry in a venture worthy character. For this reason we disagree with of a purely speculative character. Yet there is no tnose who argue that a Freemason is guilty of violating knowing what amount of harm this particular case his obligation when he uses Freemasonry outside his may have occasioned to Freemasonry, not only in the Lodge, although he is actuated by the most worthy immediate neighbourhood of the Hall, but throughout of motives. It is, however, the defining of wrorthy, the district. It is no doubt many years since the as compared with unworthy motives, that presents the events referred to by our contemporary took place, and difficult y, and is the point on which the whole question yet we find them brought forward in connection with turns. What might be considered quite legitimate in the doings of to-day. We will not say the remarks some parts would be denounced as unworthy in others, were intended to cause pain, but Ave imagine there are oi' perhaps even by some of the brethren of the same few who peruse them but will, in a measure, consider llP.lO-hVirmv'l-.rtnrl that to Freemasonry should be attached some of the We are led to these thoughts by a consideration oi blame for the unsatisfactory state of affairs here made recent events in which Freemasonry has played a public. That a Masonic Hall should have been con- prominent part, in association with matters of a public, ceived, and ushered into existence with all the pomp °r at least semi-public character ; together with some and ceremony of Freemasonry, without provision having remarks which appeared in a local newspaper in been made for its being paid for on completion, dis- reference to one of them. Our readers can, no doubt, plays a laxity on the parfc of the principals concerned cau to mind several instances which have occurred which, if exhibited by brethren of lower degree in during the past fewr months in which Freemasonry matters of minor inmortance, would be strongly has been made use of, or has assisted in works of condemned. general utility. Foundation stones have been laid, and It is admittedly easy to be wise after an event, and public buildings have been erected , beautified or perhaps some of those who took a prominent part in opened by Freemasons in their Masonic capacity, and the starting and consecration of the old Freemasons' m most of the instances the local dignitaries of the Hall at Plymouth, or of similar buildings elsewhere, Order have taken a leading part in the work. We have since regretted their share in the work, or are need not go back more than a few days for such an sorry they did not make more particular inquiry as to ^stance ; the laying of the foundation stone of the the chance of ultimate success, but regrets will avail nothing so far as the past is con eerned, although the the foundation stone of the Imperial Institute, and as we lessons thus taught us may be ofutility, if they cause imagine the presen tation could hard ly be made without greater care to be taken in regard to similar matters the knowledge and approval of Her Majesty, it will afford in the future. ivmple proof that the Sovereign of tbe British Empire is not The name of Freemasonry, and more particularly only favourable to the practice of Freemasonry, but is willing to confer honour on its Lod We may now its solemn ceremony of Consecration , should not be ges. turn to the Continent of Europe and there we find the inquiry , officiall y bestowed until after the most careful Emperor of Germany expressing himself in terms of the as to the possible future of the work in hand , lest its highest approval in regard to Freemasonry. Ifc cannot be ultimate failure may bring discredit on the Craft and argued that he is either ignorant of the true aims of the those associated with it, besides doing irreparable Craffc , or that he is a part y to disloyalt y or villainy, and injury to some who, in ignorance of the true state of therefore we accept his actions as further proof of royal affairs, thought they were trusting the Craft as a body, approval of Freemasonry. The event which called forth rather than a few of its members individually. His Majesty's expression of opinion was the celebration Freemasonry justly bears a grand reputation, and it of the seventy-fifth anniversary of the foundation of the is not to be wondered at if those who have little or no Masonic Lod ge at Rostock, Mecklenburg, and in a letter knowledge of its inner working are misled when the to that body the Emperor takes the opportunity of saying, highest patronage is given to an undertaking with " Freemasonry constitutes a true element of the religious sentiment, and works for the well-being " which is associated the name of the Craft . This of humanity. Iu face of such approvals as are here displayed Free- should be fully recognised and carefully considered masons can afford to take even less notice of outside ere the support of Freemasonry, even in namo alone, attacks than they have been accustomed to do, while they is given to anything outside the actual ceremonies and will be justified in assuming for themsel ves a yet higher decrees of the Order. If it be so in future we shall position than they have hitherto enjoyed , although they must be less likely than at present to hear of cases of not forget that this position has been won by the practice desecration , although such instances aro happily now of good deeds in the pasfc , or thafc it will require no small of very rare occurrence in the annals of the Craft. amount of self-sacrifice in the future to mai n tain. We That they cannot wholly be prevented we are willing have little fear that coming generations of Freemasons will to admit, but that they can be reduced to a minimum do aught to place the present high reputation enjoyed by is also true. To secure this minimum should be the the Craft in jeopardy, or that anything will occur within aim of every brother who desires to maintain and fche portals of Freemasonry to deprive its members of the good opinion they now enjoy, from those hold the fair name and reputation of Freemasonry. who occupy the up proudest positions in the government of the world ; on the contrary, as the teachings of Freemasonry become better known , and its princi ples more general l y practised, the Craft will be more widely patronised , and its members LOYALTY AND FREEMASONRY. will be universally honoured as living examples of the brightest ideas of Loyalty, Charity, and Good Fellowship. English Freemasons we have hitherto been content AS to point to the position occupied by His Royal Highnpsa tbe Prince of Wales, and other members of the Boyal Family, in the Masonic Order, as the best answer to tho attacks of those who accuse the Craffc and its members of disloyalty to the throne ; although we might , wifch almost PROTECTING THE SECRETS OF THE equal justice, have referred to the patronage given by Her Majesty the Queen to the benevolent objects of the Craft. CRAFT. Surely if Freemasons aro as bad as their enemies strive to THE rose, in all ages of the world , and wherever make out they would not have received the recognition known, has been a favourite flower, bufc like the good from the highest quarters which they have so long enjoyed. and tbe beautifu l in other created form-*, few flowering The answer to this line of argument has sometimes been , plants have had so many enemies. While Freemasons, thafc the patronage was given in ignorance of the true in common with others, admire the rose as a flower, it has objects for which the Craft existed , or for which Free- a language for them deeper than its petals. Wordsworth masons were banded together ; but we cannot believe our said, rulers have been so injudicious as to rush into Freemasonry To me the meanest flower tbafc blooms can give Thoughts that do often lie too deep for team. without first satisfying themselves that its teaching and practice are consistent with the laws of the land. Even Brethren of tho mystic tie admire the rose for the mystical if snch had been the case they certainly would not have lessons it teaches. Formerly three roses were placed on a continued their patronage or membership when once they Master's apron. Among the ancients the queen of flowers became acquainted with its real objects—and it would be was held in high esteem for its esoteric teaching. In the impossible to hide from them the true purpose for which middle ages it was placed by tbe Romish Church over its the Order existed. Assuming, for tbe sake of argument, confessionals. There are some fine specimens of rose work the truth of the statements made by the enemies of Free- in Heidelberg castle, and in the various cathedrals and masonry, that it exists as a means of teaching disloyalty abbeys of Great Britain and the Continent. Rose or wheel and lawlessness, how would it be possible to keep those windows are distinguishing features of Gothic cathedrals. unholy objects from the knowledge of the heads of the The island of Rhodes, made famous by the Knights of Order, and how would it be possible for its chiefs to St. John , was named from the rhodon or rose. Bro. Fort continue their support—and even extend it, when they tells us, in his admirable " Early History and Anquitios of knew the society to be banded together for objects opposed Freemasonry," " At the feasts of the Northern people, a to good citizenship ? garland of flowers, with a rose prominently in the centre, The last few days have supplied us with evidence that, was suspended from the ceiling above the table, as a not only in this country but also abroad , Freemasonry still symbol that everything which might be said or spoken by enjoys the highest place in the opinion of those at the head the participants in the banquet should be held strictly of tbe people. In the two instances we shall particularl y secret. In the Gothic code the rose was an emblem of refer to it is unreasonable to suppose that either ignorance secrecy, and was thus considered by the mediaeval operative exists, or that participation in anything illegal is possible ; Masons." Waite, in his " History of the Rosicrucians," therefore we are justified in considering the events as says : " The white rose was especially sacred to silence. It further proof that Freemasonry meets with the approval was carved in tbe centre of the refectory of the ancients of the authori ties, while we fail to see how any other con- for the same reason, and the expression, sub rosa , which struction can be placed on the actions referred to. was equivalent among the Romans to an inviolable pledge, Ifc is announced that afc the Installation meeting of the originated in the ancient dedication of the flower to Savage Club Lodge, which will take place on tbe firsfc Aphrodite, and its reconsecration by Cupid to Harpocrates, Tuesday of next month, when Sir Somers Vine will be the tutelary deity of Silence." Some other fancifu l appli- placed in the position of "Worshi pfnl Master, His Royal cations have been made of the rose. Beneath the Rathhaua Hignness the Prince of Wales will present to the Lod ge iu Bremen , Germany, is a wine cask styled the Twelve the gavel used by Her Majesty the Queen when she laid Apostles, of which Henry Heine wrote : ThiB is the rose of roses ,* The Old Westminsters Lodgp, No. 2233, membership of Tbe older she grows, tbe sweeter she blossoms, which is restricted fco those who have b< en educated afc And her delightful perfnme has made me happy It has inspired me—has made me tipsy ; the ancient School of Westminster, was consecrated on the And were I not held by the shoulder fast, 20th instant, at the Cafe Roya', Regent Street, by the By the Town-Cellar Master of Bremen, Grand Secretary Brother Colonel Shadwell H. Clerke, I bad gone rolling over ! assisted by Bro. Hyde Clarke P.G.M. of Columbia , The loftiest application of tbo symbolism of the rose is General Randolph , Rev. C. W. Spencer Stanhope P.G. found in the Canticles, where Our Saviour is called " The Chaplain, and Frank Richardson P.G.D. ; Bro. H. D. Rose of Sharon." Sandeman , Past District Grand Master of Bengal, acted Freemasonry commends to its initiates that Leonine lino as Installing Master. Bros. Victor Williamson P.G.W., of the Middle Ages, Andi, vide, lace , " Hear, see, be S. Pope, Q.C, P.G.D., and many other well-known Masons silent." The satirist, Rabelais, said, " Nothing is so were present. Bro. W. E. M. Toml'sor , M.P., was oppressive as a secret ; it is difficult for ladies to keep it installed as the first Master. Bro. R. J. Mure and Bro. long j and I know even in this matter a good number of Thomas Wakley jnn. were appointed respectively as men who are women." Ariosto, in bis " Orlando," de- Senior and Junior Wardens and Bro. H. H. Hyde Clarke scribes a Cave of Silence thus : as Secretary. Silence plays tbe scout and walks his round Equipped with shoes of fel fc and mantel brown, And motions fro m a distance all who meet Wo hardly recognised the full extent to which Masonio Him on his circuit, from the dim retreat. Benevolence is extended to objects outside the Craft wheu Every initiate in Freemasonry should remember that a we referred to the subject in our early issues of the present Lodge-room is to bim a *' cave of silence," where every - year. Hardly a day pas?es bnt we have an instance thing is said sub rosa , and over all the walls are, as it brought under notice where tho best princi ples of Free- were, the invisible words, " Hear, see, be silent." masonry are practised on behalf of thoso who, unconnected One of the deteriorating effects ot tbe reactionary influ- with the Order, are reduced to the lowest ebb of poverty or ence of the profane world upon Masonry is the greater misfortune. Among the more recent events under this freedom now than formerly with which too much of Free- head which we have seen recorded is tho donation , by a masonry is spoken of in public. Tbe history and tho main member of dfch e Union Lodge, at Margate, of 20 tons of underlying principles of the Craft may be rightfully written coals. These were distributed , through the medium of about and spoken of , but the secrets of the Lodge-room the Lodge, among the poor of the town. This may justly should be inviolate. The important thing is to rightly be termed a practical illustration of Freemasonry in its discriminate between what is esoteric and exoteric. The brightest aspect. former may not be lawfully alluded to, while the latter is more or less public property. But if we are to err, if error it can be called, let us err in saying too little. The profane have no right to know any thing concerning Free- The Olive Union Lodge, No. 1304, gave its annual masonry. It exists for itself alone, for the pleasure and ball on Wednesday, the 18th instant, at the Corn Ex- advantage of its initiates ; but sometimes, we fear, its change, Horncastle, the proceeds being intended for the avowed and sworn friends are its unintentional enemies. benefit of one of the Masonic Charities. The ball was Let us cry a halt in the ultra-publicity given to Masonic well patronised, among those present being the Provincial matters ; let the profane prints drop it from their columns ; Grand Master of Lincolnshire, bis Deputy, the Provincial let even the Masonic prints be more careful in their Grand Secretary, and other brethren of distinction. deliverances, and so let ns conform to ancien t usage in maintaining Silence concerning the secrets of Freemasonry . —Keystone. The installation of Worshipful Master, and investiture of Oflicers of Lodge Unity, at Ringwood , took place at the The annual meeting of the Adair Lodge, No. 936, was White Hart Hotel, on Thursday, the 12th inst., there being held on Friday, the 13thinstant, afc Aldeburgb. Bro. F. D. a large attendance, which included visitors from Bourne- Bright was installed cs Worshipful Master by his mouth , Wimborne, Poole, Lyndhurst, Lymiogton , &c. predecessor, Bro. Hall, and the Officers for fche year were Bro. John Webber, of Bournemouth , was installed by tho appointed. A banquet followed, after which the usual D.P.G.M. Bro. J. Le Feuvre. A banquet followed , at fcho toasts were given . Corn Exchange, at which about eighty members and guests were present. tOTttuarj). On Monday evening, the 23rd inst , Bro. George H. Kenning, assisted by a party of ladies and gentlemen, very BRO. T. M. HUMPHRIES. kindly entertained the residents at the Institution , Croy don , IT is with profound regret we have to record tbe death by giving them a capital concert. When all laboured so of Bro. T. M. Humphries, which occurred on Friday, well to entertain it would be invidious to particularise, but the 20th inst., under the most distressing circumstances. the singing of Miss Flo Kenning and the recitations of It appears our deceased brother, who was widely known Mr. Herbert Grose merit particular notice. The entertain- both in London and in Provincial Masonry, had recently ment, a most enjoyable one, was thoroughly appreciated suffered considerable reverses in business, and this appears by those for whom it was given. At the termination Bro. to have bad such an effect upon an alway s excitable tem- Terry, in the name of the residents, thanked Bro. George perament as to bring ou a fit of temporary insanity, during H. Kenning and his friends for their kindness in attending, which Bro. Humphries shot himself , at the Royal Hotel, and for the enjoyment afforded. This was acknowled ged Sutton Coldfield. We feel sure all who knew Brother by Bro. Kenning, aud after the National Anthem had been Humphries will share with us the deepest regret that so sung the Old Folks retired. sad a fate should have befallen one so universally beloved ; they will, moreover, with equal readiness tender their sincere sympathy to his widow and son, for whom we hope there is even yet a silver lining to the heavy cloud which A Masonic charity ball , the second of its kind promoted at present overshadows them. by the Royal Wbarfedale Lodge, No. 1108, to aid the Masonic Charities, took place in the Mechanics' Institute, Otley, on Monday, the 23rd instant, and passed off very BRO. CHAPLIN HENRY successfully. There were upwards of two hundred guests, Bro. Chaplin Henry, another well-known Mason, has amongst whom were representatives from a number of also passed away. His funeral took place at Nunhead Lodges in Harrogate, llkley, Leeds, Bradford , Shipley, Cemetery, on the 23rd insfc. A large number of prominent &c, who, like tbe brethren of the home Lodge, were iu members of the musical profession attended the last rites Masonic regalia. There is likely to be a considerable for our deceased brother, who was universally respected in balance available for the benevolent object which the bis especial circle as well as among his Masonic brethren. Royal Wbarfedale Lodge desires to further. INSTALLATION MEETINGS, &o SCIENTIFIC LODGE, No. 88 brethren attended fche —:o:— ON Monday, the 9th instant, about 60 proceedings of this Lodgo, when Bro. Oliver Papworth was EMULATION LODGE, No. 21. duly installed as W.M. for the ensuing year. The duties of Install- ing Master were mosfc efficientl y discharged by Bro. B. Chennell. Monday -«*i-nin;» ON <* , the 16th ins' ant , tha Lord Mayor wns The W.M.afterwards appointed and invested his Officers , as follow :— ins ' ailed Worshipful Master of this Lod ge, which is one of tho Bros. Pashler I.P.M., Pryor S.W., Purchas J.W., Rev. J. C. Saunders oldest Lodges on the Grand L'dge of England. The Lod ge, which, Chaplnin , Hunnybnn Treasurer, Chaplin Secretary, Piggott S.D., in addition fco its antiquity, is notorious for its admirable working of Spalding J.D., Hills D.C, Ling Org., Kedfaru I.G., Bealea Steward, the ceremonies of fche Order*, meets at the Albion , Aldersgate Street, Charlton S.B., Ellis Tyler. E.G., where so many distinguished Lodges of the Ord e r* assemble. The installation ceremony was performed by Bro. Ar thur Hills* . HARMONY LODGE. No. 156 A large and distinguished number of brethren, especially member .-* of the Grand Lodge, were present to do honour to his Lordshi p. rpHE annnal banquet of this Lodge was held on the 18fch insfc., afc After the proceedings in Lodge, the Lord Mayor, tho Sheriff-, A Routl y's Parley Hotel, Plymouth. Au excellent dinner waa Sir J. B. Monckton , and many other prominent members of the Cor- well sorve'l up under the direction of Bro. Westlake. Bro. John po ation loft (»re-ifcl y to tho regret of the Lodsje) in consequence of Little the W.M. presided. Dnring the evening a P.M.'s jewel waa the death of Alderman Sir J. Staples, and out of respect; to hi.-* pres u nted to Bro. John Parkhouse I.P.M., as a token of esteem and memory. This facfc was several times alluded to in tho course of tho appreciation of his services during his Mastership, A mosfc enjoy-' evening by the Immediate Past Master (Bro. A. Hills') who, at the able evening was spent. request of his lordship, presided at the banquet. The banquet , ns usual at the Albion , was most admirably served , under TRANQUILITY LODGE, No. 185 the direction of Bro. Swayne, tho popular manager. Bro. Arthur the meeting of this Lodge, held on Monday, Hills gave tho usnal loyal and patriotic toasts, and Bro. Philbriek , AT the 16th instant, Q.C, replyinsr, said thafc under the roof in which they were he felt Bro. A. A. Marks was unanimously elected the Worshipful that much speaking under tho circumstance * in which they* were Master for the ensuing year. On the motion of Bro. A. E. Sydney, members were appointed a Committee of fche Benevo. met would be out of place. He congratulated the Emulation Lodge the following upon the marked success whioh had attended their present proceed- lent Fund :—Bros. Saul Solomon, A. E. Sydney, Maurice Harfc, R. Z. ings, and upon having elected so distinguised a brother as their Lord Bloomfield , N. Moss and J. H. Ross. Bros. S. Barnett and J. H. Mayor to be their Master. He specially referred to the exceedingl y Ross were elected auditors. At the banquet which followed, the the W.M. elect was drunk with mnch cordialit va'uable Lodge of Instruction whioh was held under fcho auspices health of y. of the Emulation Lodge, which , he observed , had done so much to preserve tbo wonderful traditions of the Craft. In proposing fche PERSEVERANCE LODGE, No. 213. health of the Worshi pful Master (th e Lord Mayor), Bro. Arthur Hill ANNUAL installation meeting was held on Tuesday, I7fch insfc., afc said they all most deeply regretted the unfortunate circumstance tbe Masonio Club, Norwich. A large number of brethren which had prevented their newly-installed Worshipful Master from rallied round the old Perseverance banner, not only to welcome the being present. But fnr this he felfc that they should have had one of new W.M. (Bro. J. W. Hide), but also to express their thanks to the the most enjoyable and pleasant evenings which they had hitherto retiring W.M. Bro. Baxter, who during his year of office was fche recorVd in the Emulation Lodge. They all know the reason which recipient of a singular honour, for, by virtue of a precept from the had prevented his remaining with them, but fchey all knew the great M.W.G.M. H.R.H. the Prince of Wales the Prov. G.M. had the sense of honou r and great feeling of brotherly love whioh existed privilege to confer upon three brethren of his Province a jubilee dis- of' between the Aldermen .he City. All very much regretted to hear tinction , and he selected Bros. Baxter ancl Dunsford , P.M.'s of tbe of the death of an Alderman who was very well known within those Lodge Perseverance, aa two of the three. On these bard-working walls, and espsoially within the Ward in which they were assembled. brethren was conferred the rank of P. P.S.G.W., and the result haa AB to the Lord Mayor, they all felt that ho had done the Lodge a given general satisfaction. On Tuesday evening the Lodge waa great honour by accepting the office of Master of the Emulation opened by the retiring W.M., assisted by his Officers. At the con- Lodge. This was the highest honour which the Craft could confer elusion of the installation ceremony the newly-elected WM. appointed upon him, and ifc was especially valuable becanse this Lodge had gone his officers , as under :—Bros. Baxter I.PM., Smith S.W., Pond J.W., out of the ordinary rnn of selecting tbe Senior Warden in electing Carpenter Chaplain , King Treasurer, Kersey Secretary, Dunsford the Lord Mayor to the chair. The Lord Mayor in Lodge had told D.C, Madge Organist, Cole S.D., Durndell J.D., Rust I.G., Deuchar them of the manner in which he regarded this kindness of the Lodge, and Poock Stewards, Hollid ge Tyler. The usual subscri ptions for but he had again desired him to thank the Offi -ers for allowing him the Masonic Charities having been voted , aud hearty good wishes to fill the office to which they had elected him. The Lord Mayor given by the visiting brethren, the Lodge was closed in due form. hoped that during his year of office he might be with thera often , and The brethren then adjourned to a recherche banquet, provided b he had half promised to be meeting y the present at their nexfc , but they Steward and Stewardess (Bro. and Mrs. Pretty). After the banquet all knew the many calls there were upon the Lord Mayor's time, and he the loyal and other toasts were duly honoured. was quite sure also tbat they were all prepared to excuse his attend- ance. They all wished his Lordship health and happiness during his HARMONIC LODGE, No. 216 year of office. He thought that it was great credit to the Lod ge that although their Lord Mayor was not born within the sound of Bow THE installation meeting was held on the 12th insfc., at the Bells, but far—very far—beyond , they had elected him to the Chief Adelphi Hotel , Liverpool , the gathering being generally voted Magistracy. They could not have better qualifications for a Lord one of tho mosfc successful which has ever been held. Bro. Hawkins Mayor than in tho words of their own ritual , " One whose hand was W.M. occupied the chair, and was supported by a good complement extended by justice, and whose heart was expanded by benevolence." of Provincial Officers and brethren. The new W.M. was presented This ifc might be faithfully said of the present Lord Mayor*. Brother by Bro. Hawkins, and was duly installed. He then invested the T. Taylor, a Past Master of the Lodge, gave, in eulogistic terms, the following as his Officers :—Bros. Hawkins I.P.M., Bark S.W., Costine health of the Immediate Pasfc Master, who had so kindly taken tho J.W., Brunt Secretary, Bannatyne S.D., Blair* J.D., Camidge I.G., chair on behalf of the Lord Mayor. They were all exceedingly well Lawton S.S., Westrup J.S., Dwerryhouse D.C, and Ewarb Organist. pleased wifch fche admirable manner in which Bro. Arthur Hill had fulfilled the duties of his office during the year, aud they all had seen FIDELITY LODGE. No. 230 the very excellent way in which he had installed the Lord Mayor that evening. No doubt during the year they would have the THE installation banquet of this Lodge was held on Wednesday, pleasure of seeing their good friend again iu the chair, and they would 18th instant, at the Royal Hotel , Devonport, and proved an unqualified success. About 150 in all sat still be able to appreciate his working. Bro. Hill , replying, again down to a good sprea d, the expressed regret for the absence of the Lord Mayor, and thanked the brethren being accompanied by fcheir wives or sweethearts. The Worshi ful Master, Bro. J. J. Meadley, brethren for the kind manner in whi ch they had received him. He p presided. A mosb enjoyable proposed the health of the Visitors, stating thafc owing fco the death evening was spent. The toasts of the W.M. and Treasurer and most cord i al l of Sir John Staples many of those who would have been present Secretary were y received. Bro. Hooking and Misa hardly considered ifc respectful to hia memory that they shonld Kelvnack sang an excellent duet, which waa received with loud Bro. S lvester was in remain. This was especially so in the case of the Grand Officers. applause. y excellent voice, and sang well. He coupled with the toast the names of Bros. Augustus Harris and He also accompanied on the piano in an able manner. Bro. Lavera A. M. Broadley, both of whom replied. The health of the Initiates gave a recitation, and other contributions were made by Brothers wag then given and drunk with cheers, and Bros. B. L. S. Badham Leonard , J. Rendle, and others. A bal l was afterward s held , a band, and Sydney Willis responded . In proposing the health of the Past under the direction of Bro. A. Lidiard , supplying the music. Mr. B. Masters Bro. Hill eulogised their services to the Lodge H. Penbertby made a courteous and efficient M.C, and the success , stating with ' pleasure that they were fortunate in being particularly strong in of the evening s entertainment is due to the admirable arrangements their Pasfc Masters. Bro. Geo. Singer replied. The health of the made by Bros. R. Cawsey and E. Littleton, who were deservedly complimented. Treasurer, which was next given most cordially, was replied to by Bro. Thos. Taylor, who was very warmly received. Bro. Hill then UNANIMITY AND SINCERITY LODGE proposed the health of the Officers , whose services he particularly , No. 261 eulogised, and Bro. G. J. Eady (the Senior Warden) responded , rpHE Festival of St. John, in connection with this Lodge, waa oele. staling the great pleasure it gave him and the other Officers to stand -L brated at the Masonic Hall, Taunton, on the 18th inst., and the on one side to allow the firs t citizen in the world to take the chair. occasion was regarded by the Freemasons of the Province as one of It was nofc given to every Lodge to have as one of its Officers the unusual interest, this being the Centenary year of the Lodge. The Lord Mayor, and this he and the other Officers of the Lodge would brethren met at 1*30 p.m. for high twelve, and there was a large greatly prize and highly value. The health of the Secretary ( Brother gathering from all parts of the county, nearly every Lodge in the S. Hill) was given, ancl that gentleman, who is most popular in the Province being represented. Ordinary routine business having been Lodge, suitably replied , stating the great interest which he always transacted, Bro. Arthur Steevens, the Immediate Past Master took in the proceedings of the Lodge. An admirable selection of impressively installed the W.M. elect, Colonel A. W. Adair Past music was performed under the direction of Hro. Trnmm , assisted Provincial Grand Mnster of Somerset and a P.M. of Lodge 261, into by Bros. Coates, F. Olive, and Schartau. The duties of toastmaster the chair of K.S. The newly-elected Master then appointed and were well performed by Bro. Cooper. invested the following as hia Officers for the ensuing year :—Brothers Steevena I.P.M., Saunders S.W., Rev. F. W. Avelmg J.W., Rev. H. L. Barnwell Chaplain, A. Hammett Secretary, ZETLAND LODGE. No. 561 Showers Treasurer, Strawbrid ge S.D., Wake J.D., Lewis r\N Friday, Hie 12th instant, the brethren of this Lodg.* held tin ic 1.6. , Chaffin O.G.. Barrett S.S., Potter, Flower, and Loveday aunual Festival in the Masonio Hal l , Guisboroug h. Bro. George Stewards, Hartnell D.C, Tidbury Tyler. The Lodge having been Page jun. was installed W.M. for the ensuing year*. Tho installation closed according to ancient form, the brethren dined together, nnder ceremony was performed by Bro. Knowles. Tho no.vly.insiailed the presidency of Bro. Colonel Adair, and there was a large company W .M. invested the fu' lowing Officers, viz. :—Bros. Bramley S.W., of brethren present. Bungay J.W., Dale Tre asurer, Newcombe Secretary, Rodham S.D., Wills J.D., Harrison D.C, Clarke Organist, Collier I.G., Best Steward , HARMONY LODGE, No. 272 Byers Tyler. A banquet was afterwards held at the Chalouer Hotel. THE annual installation of tho W.M. and Officers of this Lodge tcok place afc the Masonic Hall , Boston , on Tuesday, the 18th inst. Bro. Morton fche W.M. elect, was installed by Bro. Pickering, DRUIDS LODGE. No. 589 after which the following Officers were invested :—Padley I.P.M., npHE brethren of this Lodge held their annual meeting on Monday. Appleton S.W., Dickinson J.W., Rev . Lowe Chaplain , Eley Treasurer, -*- the 9th inst., when Bro. Cock waa installed W.M. for the ensu- Pocklington Secretary, Pickering D.C, Stephenson S.D., Winn J.D., ing yea**.. The ceremony was ably performed by Bro. T. A. Kipfcler , Ty ler I.G., Buck Organist, Atkin Steward , Ward Tyler. The annual assisted by Bros. Ja-eph Sarah and Richard Rodda. Bro. Cock banquet took place at the Peacock and Royal Hotol. appointed the folio* ing brethren as hia Oflicers for tho ensning year, viz. :—Bros. Walea S.W., Hichena J.W., Heath Treasurer, LION LODGE, No. 312 Kistler Secretary, Ei.-kine Chaplain , Chegwidden S.D., Carkeek J.D., INSTALLATION Meeting of this Lodge wns held at fche Masonic Rodda Organist, Opie I.G., Downing D.C, Trestrai', Mitchell , Blight, Hall, Whitby, on Tuesday, 16th insfc., when Bro. J. T. Stewart and Carkeek Stewards, Polkinghoroe Tyler. At the conclusion of the was installed as W.M. for the ensuing year. The Installing Master Lodge about fifty brethren and visitors partook of the annual was Bro. J. Stevenson P.M. Tho following were appointed Officers : banquet, served as usnal in their dining hall , and nnder the Broa. Attloy S.W., Atkinson J.W., Elliott S.D., Oliver J.D., Smithson presidency of the W.M. a mosfc enjoyabl e evening was spent. I.6., Stevenson Chaplain , Lawson P.M. Treasurer, Burton Newbokl Amongst fche Visitors were Bros. Anderton, Chirgwin, and repre- Secretary, Clarkson D.C, Rennison Organist, Edwards and Davis sentatives from the Truro, Helston, Hayle, Cambourno, and St. Day Stewards, Trueman Tyler. Bro. Stevenson announced the present- Lodges. ation to the Lodge (by Bro. John Corner, of London) of a valuable and beautiful portrait, in oils, by Mr. Waterhouse, R.A., of the lute WILTSHIRE LODGE OP FIDELITY. No. 663 Earl of Zetland, formerly P.6.M. of the North-Enst Riding Province. At the conclusion of the ceremonies, the brethren sat down to a INSTALLATION uieeting of this Lodge was held at the Masonic banquet at the Crown Hotel. Hull , Devizes, on Friday, ihe 20th inst., when there waa a large attendance both of members of the Lodge and Visitors, amongst; tbe DORIC LODGE. No. 3G2 latter being Bros. A. Knight P.M. 1152 Singapore D.J.G.W . Eastern Archipelago, Jno. Chandler P.M. 355 P.P.S.G.W. and P.G.D.C Wilt- the Sth insfc., the members of this Lodge met afc the ON Thursday, shire, W. J. Mann P.M. 127 1 P.J.G.W. Wiltshire, Jaa. Sp'irks P.M. Masonio Room, St. Peter's Hill, Grantham, when Bro. J. C. 1271 P.P.G.R. Wiltshire, A. J. Beaven P.M. 1271 P.P.S.G.D. Basker was installed W.M. In fche absence of Bro. Bnckle, the Wiltshire, H. Millington P.P.G.O., W. F. Gaby I.G. 1271. The out- present W.M., who is now abroad , the ceremony was performed by going W.M., Bro. T. C Hopkins, opened the Lodge, and afW the Bro. A. G. Gamble, and Bro. Capt. B. H. Russell. The following usual preliminaries installed his successor (the S.W., Bro. William Officers were then invested by the W.M.:—Bros. Collingwood S.W., Lambly Tucker), the whole of the ceremony being conducted in such Beaumont J.W., Rev. C. Elsmere Chaplain , Gamble Secretary , an excellent manner as to call forth a very hearty vote of thanks to Wigelsworth Treasurer, Dickenson Organist , Beeson S.D., Anderson Bro. Hopkins. The newly-installed W.M. appointed aid investel the J.D'., Lyne I.G., and Jackson Tyler. At the conclusion of those Officers of the Lod ge for the ensning year, as follows :—Hopkina proceedings, tho company adjournel to the George Hotel , where n I.P.M., Johnson S.W., Sloper J.W., llnv. W. Humphry-- Ch i plain , banquet was held , under the pr t»sid> -r:cy of Bro. Ba?ker. II .st Nott P.M. Treasurer Ward P.M. Secretary , Baldwin S.D., Ci *->p»r 1 , Fillingbam catered in his nsua adm Table st y le, the dinner b3ing of J.D ., Howse P.M. D.C, Bush P.M. Organist", Crees I.G., In-pen nnd a most rfoherchi descri ption. The u=ual toiet list was a 'terwards Martin Steward-*, Barnes Ty l-r. Bro. W. J. Mann reminder * tin gone throngh. brethren that he was S eward f.»r the Prov 'nco of Wi' tshire fur the , Roysil Masonic Institution for Girl s, and urged the chiim** of that SCIENCE LODGE No. 437 Institution , to which he hoped to take op a good li t at the forth- THE installation of Bro. S. W. Bewsey t> the chair of "W. Master coming Contennry Festival. After the usual routine bnoine-rs the of this Lodge took place nt the Mnsonic HaU , Win<*a**tard , and the brethren adj -urned to the annual b irqn<*t Monday , the 16th instant. A ep-cinl dispensation had been granted at the B -ar Hotel , to which Bro. Watson Taylor had , a* usu-i l , «eno a from the Grand Lodge to hold the meeting ou thafc duy, as several supply of venison. brethren were otherwise engnged on the annual festival d iy. Bro. R,. 0. Else, D.P.G.M. Somerset , was the install ng Officer. The W.M. appointed his Officers for the ensuing year, as follows : —Bros. J. L. ROYAL BRUNSWICK LODGE, No. 732 Bewsey S.W., Rev. T. J. Gamiss J. W., Kev. J. Locke Chaplain , npHE installation meeting of this Lodge was held on Thursday, Hntchings Trea3ur er, Good Secretary, Lintern S.D., Tomkins J.D , A Bri ht-m. Th W M. Brother 12th inst., iu the lioyal Pavilion , ^ Edwards Organist, Hill D.C, Goodfellow and Sca 'lon Stewards, Botting prcided. The chief business was the instnll-ition of Hoare I.G., Alford Ty ler. The ceremony being over, Bro. Else, ou Bro. VVillard aa W.M. Tue ceremony was impiessivel y peif irmed behalf of the Lodge, said it gave him much pleasure to present, to by the retiring W.M. Bro. Botting, the charges beir g delivered by their old friend and Brother, R. R. Hntchings, a Past Master's and Bros.' Gerard Ford , Smith nnd Nye. Th" newly.installed Ma-*ter Treasurer's gold j^wel, with clasps, in recognition of his past services. appointed his Officers , as follow :—B*o- . BoHi- g 3 I'M , Denman Br.'. Hntchings feelingly responded , and heartil y tha-iked the S.W., Uarker J .W., Clowser Secretary, Reeve jun. S.D., Ledger J D., brethren for the handsome present and unexpected honour conferred Nell D.C, Holli- I.G., Smith and Dav-^y Stewards, Hught-s Tyh-r. npon him. The business of the Lodge being concluded , the brethren , Bro. Botting was presented with a Past Mastnr's jewel , iu apprecia. amongst whom were many P.G. Officers and friends, adj -urned to tian of his services. The Lodge having been duly clo»ed, tbe fche Greyhound , Hotel , where the banquet provided by Mrs. Shening brethren sat down to an elegant b mquet. The customary Loyal and waa all thafc could be desired. Masonic toasts were duly honoured , the various speeches being interspers -d with some pleasing vocal selections, contributed by ST. JAMES'S LODGE, No. 418 Miss Minnie Frreman , and Bros. R. Nicholson, Reeves, Sliugsby BALL in connection with this Lodge took place afc the Ma onic Robsrfcs, and Histed , and a pianoforte solo given in artistic style by A Hall , Halifax, on Thursday evening, the 12th inst. Upwards of Bro. Kobe. The duties of accompanyist were ably carried out by sixty brethren and friends were present, and the programme of Bro. W. Roe. twenty dances was gone throngh to the Halifax Qnndiille Baud. Dancing continued nntil after three in tho morning. Brothers ZETLAND LODGE, No. 852 Richard Smithies and John Smith acted as M.C.'s. The place was the llth iust., at the annual meeting, held at the suitably decorated by Mr. Bond . At au interval au excellent repast ON Wednesday, was served by Brother Webb. Alterwards the toast of the Quo n Masonic Hal l , the Crescent, S ilford , Bro. Th mis Pike was -ruied was given by the Worshipfnl Master, Brother Char les G'eenwoor), installed in the office of W.M., the cerem rry being perf >>y and loyally honoured by the visitors. 'fh'U the health of tbe Bro. Nichols. A banquet was subsequentl y held , aud amnngs thoso vio wm Worshipful Master was proposed by Brother Shuebrid gc and cordially pres-nt were Bro. J. H. P. Leivsche (county sti pendiary), drunk, aud the compliment was appropriatel y acknowledged from elected the first W.M. of thia Lodge iu 1861, and Dr. Peter ..t-iy le, of the chair. The only other toast was the Ladies, proposed by the Sallord. W.M., and replied to by Brother Joh n Smith, DOBIE LODGE. No. 839 PEACE AND HARMONY LODGE. No. 49(3 rFHE meeting of this Lodge was held on Wednesday, the 18*h in<*t. THE annual meeting of this Lodge was held on Tuesday, the lObh "- at the Griffin Hotel, Kingston, and was attended by ahout siuy ins"-., at the Lod ge room , St. Austell. The W.M. elect, Bro. members and visitors. Among the latter were Bro. Greer wood William Isaac Watts, was duly installed by Bro. McTurk. The ( Provincial Grand Secretary of Surrey), and several other r.i -tin- newly-installed W.M. then invested his Officer- -, as follow : — B.is gaished members of the Craft. Brother William Dre vett was Bunt S.W., Lake J.W., Guy Treasurer , the Rev. F. B. Paul Chaplain , installed W.M. for tho ensuing year, the ceremony be'iiu' p'-vf >rmed Simon Truseott S.D., Richards J.D., Hug h Secrecy, Whettes I.G ., by Bro. Chapman, iu a manner that called forth the hig hest enco- Williams D.C, Smith Org., Williams and Ptiiili ps Stewards, Real miums from the brethren who were privileged to be present Br< ther Ty l er. Tbe brethren subsequentl y adjourned to Bro. Luke's White John Drewett waa appointed S.W, Colbran J.W. Af'er ihe L-d ge a Hart Hotel, where an excellent banquet was presided over by the banquet was held , followed by the nsual L ryal and Masonic toasts, W.M. The usual Loyal and Masonic toasts were given and a pleasant interspersed with an exceptionally good selection of voc 1 and instru- evening was spent. mental music, under the direction of Bro. Honeywell Organist. elect. The ceremony of installation was very impressively and ably SKIDDAW LODGE. No. 1002. performed by Bro. R. C Else. The W.M. then installed the follow- rpHE tneinbsrs of this Lodge, met in great force, supported by brethren as his Officers for the ensuing year, viz :—Bros. Alferd I.P.M., JL many visitors, on Thursday, the Sth instant, at tho Freemasons' Farington S.W., Nunn J.W., Lewis Treasurer, Perrett Secretary, Hall, Cockormouth, for the purpose of installing the W. M. and Wick-steed Chaplain, Perrett sen. S.D., Sollick J.D., Glass D.Cer,, investing the Officers for the year. The Lodge was opened by Bro. Board I.G. . Lovell Organist, Cox Almoner, Cross and Butt Stewards. J. Fidler W. M., at four p.m., when Brother George Dalrymple was Feeling allusion was made to tho sudden death of the Rev. R. Duck- invited to take the chair, and Brother F. A. C roper W.M. elect was worth, and a vote of sympathy with his family in their bereavement presented and duly installed Master of the Lodge for the ensuing was adopted. Tbe balance sheet, submitted by Bro. Lewis, waa year. He appointed the following brethren as his Officers , viz. :— considered to be highly satifactory, showing as it did a balance in Brothers Fidler I.P.M., Smith S.W., Burn J.W., Mason Treasurer, hand of £37 6s 10.1. The business of the day being over the Sbawyer Secretary, Atkinson S.D., Taylor J.D., Eufcwistle I. G., brethren adjourned to St. George's Hall, where a sumptuous banquet Burns and Dr. Forsy th Stewards, and Hewson Tyler. With the had been prepared in tho highest sty le by Mr. F. D. George. About general business disposed of , and tin usual compliments from fche 50 sat down , under the presidency of the nowly-installed W.M., Bro. visitjrs, who were from Lodges 119, 371, 872, 962, 1267, 1400, Perrett, and the hall was exquisitely decorated. During fche banquet 1660, 1989, aud 2217, the Lodge was closed in due and ancient Bro. Else decided to bestow upon Bro. Sidney Lewis one of the four form, and the newly-installed Master (Brother Cooper) invited all to collars entrusted to him in connection with the Jubilee honours. accompany him to the Globe Hotel , where an excellent banquet was This collar will g ive Bro. Lewis tho rank of P.P.G.S.W., and for hia served, and reflected credit npon Brother and Mrs. Peacock, who are long and valued services to St. Kew Lod ge the honour ia well " aye ready." A long t asfc list was gone through, the loyal and merited. patriotic being given from the chair. The Provincial Chief of the Province waa proposed by the Past Grand Chaplain, and the Deputy ST. JOHN'S LODGE. No. 1247 Provincial Grand Master by the Past Gr and Director of Ceremonies, Friday, the 12th instant Ibis Lodge held its annual meeting ON , and both were heartily responded to. The Newly-installed Master at the Huyshe Temple, Plymouth. Bro. W. H. Hablyn was was proposed by the installing Master, and responded to with installed. The W .M. invested tho following Officers :—Wyatt S.W., musical honours. With other toasts, songs, and recitationa a Major Tracy J.W., Lord Treasurer, Pcareo Secretary, Eyre S.D., " nicht " was spent worthy of 1002. Nelson J.D., Lieutenant Jamieson D.C , Benfield Assist.D.C, Park- house Organist , Mayne I.G., Simmons, Gurnoy, Stanbury and Tucker ST. GEORGE'S LODGE. No. 1098 Stewards, Philli ps Tyler. A jewel was voted Bro. Pearce for hia valuable services as Secretary of tho Lod ge. The banquet; wab Thursday, the 12th instant, the annnal meeting was held, when ()N appointed to be held ou 11th February, at Bro. Roatley's, Farley ¦ ¦ Bro. Charles C. Phillips was installed as W.M. for the ensuing Hotel . year, the Installing Officers were tbe retiring W.M., Bros. Sbepard and Bradley. The W.M. invested his Officers , as follow :—Bros. ANCHOR LODGE, No. 1337 Captain Sbepard I.P.M., Fowles S.W., Jones J.W., Widdowson Trea- *T,HE members of thia Lod surer, Williams Secretary, David Organist, Richards S.D., Phillips ge celebrated their annual festival on Tuesday, 10th J.D., Willontte D.C, North Superintendent of Works, Davies and instant. Bro. John Shepard Winn was installed as W.M. for the ensuing year. The installation ceremony waa Lewis Stewards, Don Levy Ty ler and Barnard Assistant Tyler. conducted by Bro. Knowles. The newly.installed W.M. appointed and invested the following Officers :—Bros. Warrior I.P.M., Russell WEAR VALLEY LODGE, No. 1121 S.W., Bell J.W., Waisfcell Treasurer, Bobinson Secretary, Syree S.D., THE annual meeting of this Lod ge was held on 12fch instant, in the Ward J.D., Robinson D.C, Bodd y Organist, Tweedy I.G , Russell Masonic Hall, Bishop Auckland, when Bro. Crawford was in- and Alexander Stewards, Wilkinson Tyler. Bro. Sootheran presented stalled W.M. ; Ostle I.P.M., Lloyd S.W., Edgar J.W., Rev. G. P. the Lod ge with nn antique nnd handsomel y carved oak chair, which Wilkinson Chapluin , Jennings Treasurer, Wardle Secretary , Barker was used when the Right Worshi pfu l the Provincial Grand Master of S.D., Banks J.D., Brown Organist, C. E. Brown Dir. of Cers., Flood the North and East Ridings held a Provincial Lodge at Northallerton. I.6., Edmindson Almoner, Craig and Tulley Stewards, Bowman The chair, which bears the date of 1037, would , ho hoped, be used for Tyler. A banquet was afterwards held at tho Commercial Hotel. the W.M. to sit iu when ho conducted the business of tho Lodge. Bro. Winn , on behalf of the Officers and members of the Anchor DEVON LODGE. No. 1138 Lodge, accepted tho handsome ".'iff , aud proposed a hearty vote of thanks to Bro. Sootheran , which was most heartily accorded. rliHE annual installs ion ceremony iu connection with this Lod ge Numerous visitors wero present from neighbouring Lodges. After- J- was held on Tuesday, 10-h inat., at Newton Abbot, when wards the annual banquet was held at tho Golden Lion Hotel. Bro. R. H. Grirnbley was dul y installed W.M. in a most ablo manner by Bro. Vicary, assisted by a large Board of Past Masters. The W.M. invested the following Officers .- —Bros. Dobell S.W., Lander 1LBE RT EDWARD LODGE, No. 1429 J.W., Langly Pope, D.D., Chaplain , Martin Treasurer, Endacott ANNUAL Meeting of this Lodgo was hel d at tho Masonic Hall , Secretary, Rendell S.D., Reynolds J.D., Cull D.C, Hearder Organist, Newport , on Thnrsd-i y evening, the 12th inst. Thero was a Foss I.G., Uarnbley S.S., Harvey J.S., Haywood Ty ler. Bro. W. large gathering, including representatives from the Provincial and Vica ry was re-elected the n-p'csontaiive on the Committee of Distr ict Lod ges*. Colonel Lyno P.G.M., and Captain Homfray Petit ons, and Bro. Stfcvens Almoner. The brethren afterwards D. P.G M. After tho routine business had been transacted, the partook of their annual banquet, tho W.M. presiding. The usual W.M. Bro. Dix installed his successor, Bro. Cullum. As a token of toasts were given. the manner in which Brother Dix hud performed tho duties of W.M., he wns presented with a Past Master 's jewel. Brother Dix returned RUTLAND LODGE No. 1179 thanks. The newl y-elected Master then proceeded to invest his Officers:—Bros. Dix I.P.M., Brooke S.W., Allen J.W., Saundera ami'al install ition ceremony in connection with this Lodgo THE Treasurer Rev. D. Wilks Chap lain Holiingdale was duly performed at the Rutland Hotel , Ilkeston, on the , , Secretary, Richards D.C , Davies I.G Graham Driver and Williams Stewards Fietcher 18th inst., when Bro. Wrn. Ga lsby was installed as Worshi pful , , Tyler. After tho business of the Lod ge had bsen concluded the Master for the ensuing year in the place of Bro. H. F. Daykin , who brethren repaired to tho Wes tgate Hotel has held that honourable position during the past year. In the , where a banquet had baen evening the annual banq iet was held. laid by Bro. Dean ; nearly 100 mr.mbers sat down. ELMS LODGE. No. 1212 EBRINGTON LODGE, No. 1847 HPH E annual installation banquet of thij Lodgo wa* held en the a regular meeting of this Lodge, held at tho Masonic Hall , AT -*- 11th instant at Bro. R*utl y 'd Farley Ora* Home Park, Stoke, on the 18th inst., Bro EJward Cox S.W. , Hotel, Plymouth. seventy sat down to a splendid repast waa installed as Worshi pful Master for the year ensuing, the cere- , which waa served up iu Routl 's best st le, mony being most ably performed. The Board of Installed Mailers Bro. y y under the direction of Bro. Wesfclake. The W.M., Bro. II. Williams , preside:) and was numerousl being closed , the Officers were invested , as follows : - B ros. Watts , y supported. The usual loyal toasts having beeu honoured I.P.M., Wir? I.P.M., Bro. Thomas Geach. Bro. A. R. Lethbridge then presented are without doubt the right men to bring into Freemasonry, men Bro. Geach with a handsome P.M.'s jewel, bearing the following who will uphold mo and nil Masters who follow me, and support an 1 inscription :— maintain tho dignity of the Lodge. The Initiates was responded 11 by the newly-made brethren , each expressing the gratification hi " Presented to Bro. Thos. Geach P.M., by the brethren of Lodge felt at becoming a member of fche Craft , and his admiration of UVJ Ebrington 1847, in appreciation of his Masonic zeal. 18S8." , solemn and beautiful ceremony of initiation. BrothersDickey, Mayes, Bro. Geach suitabl y acknowled ged the gift. Tho toasfc of the Mid goley, Gerrard and Webb responded for tbe Visitors. In pro- P.M .'s of the Lodge having been given , Brother S. Jew, in proposing posing fche toast of tho Officers , tho Worshi pful Master spoke in fche Treasurer and Secretary, said no two better officers conld ba very high terms of Brother Thorn , adding tl at ho knew the work fonnd. Bros. Nicholson and Lose replied. Later in the evening Bro. tin r mgh'y, and was quite able to take tho chair of W.M. when elected Jew presented Bro. Sutton with a splendid marble clock, with a to that; p siti n. Tne J.W. Brother Fraser was also well np in hia cathedral gong, bearing the following inscri ption, on a silver plate :— work and took tho greatest interest in the Lodgo. Although he was " Presented by the brethren of Lod go Ebrington , 1817, to Bro detained by pressure of business from attending tie meeting in tie earlier part of the evening, C. P. Sutton, as a mark of esteem on his leaving tho neighbourhood , he, the Worshi pful Masto-, was quite sure thafc their worth 1888. " y J.W. was on thorns until he rt*no'ud the L-nlge. The Lodge was fortunate, too, in its Junior Officers ; tho tho Bro. Jew said Bro. Sutton had rendered valuable services to S.D. was an initiate of his in fche Henry Levander Lodg), brethren, being most assiduous as a junior officer ; he had often besides being the son of a very old friend. Both Brother Lewis and catered for the Lodge in an admirable manner. Bro. Snfcton waa Brother Nottingham, their Deacons, knew the work thoroughly well, mosfc genial in manner, and ever ready to assist the W.M. or tha Brother Lang ley, their I.G., was coming on in a most efficient Lodge in every way possible. Bro. Sutton suitably replied. Other manner, aud Brother Hra-n D.C. had rendered most valuable Masonic toasts were given. assistance. Their Organist, Brother Wheeler, waa deserving of great praise for the manner in which the musical part of the cere- EERRUM LODGE, No. 1848 mon i es had been performed . The thanks of the Lodge weie a'ao dno THE annual festival was celebrated in the Masonic HaU , Middles, to Bros. Hearn , D -bbs and ILidson for their aaai -taico as a C loir, borough , on the 11th inst., when Bro. Henry Cochrane, the W.M. thoy had given the brethren much pleasnro. The proceedings elect, was installed. The ceremony of installation was performed by were interspersed with vocal and instrumental music by several Bro. the Hon. W. T. Orde-Powhtt' D.P.G.M. of the North and East brethren. The Ty ler's toast brought tho proceedings to a close, the Eidings and Pasfc Graud Warden of England , ia the presence of a brethren separating at an early hour. very large gathering of Provincial Grand Officers and Visiting Royal Commemoration Lodge of Instruction, No. brethren of neighbouring Lodges. The following Officers wero 1585. —At the meeting on Monday last, at Pro. Webb'a, Ra'lway invested :—Bros. Cooper I.P.M., Longbotham S.W., Ward J.W., Dales Hotel , Putney, there were present Bros. Radcliffj W.M., Round S.W., Chaplain, Winberscbladen S.D., Glen J.D., Proudlock I.G., Cochrane Grant J.W., Vernon S.D., Spooner J.D., Alexander I.G., Brooks Secretary, Cowper Treasurer, Malcolm D.C, Brewster and Jones Secretary, and Bro. Verran ; P.M. a Webb, Feitherstonc, &i. The Stewards, Ingram Tyler. After the investiture, a banquet was held Lodge was opened in due form , and the ceremony of initiation waa at the Corporation Hall. rehearsed , Bro. Brooks candidate. Bro. H. J. Verran , of Mount Edg- cumbe Lodge, No. 1446, waa unanimously elected a member. The HERSCHELL LODGE. No. 1894 Lodge was closed in doe form until Monday the 30fch insfc., ab 8 p.m. the 17th inst., the members of this Lodge held their ON Tuesday, The Great City Lodge of Instruction, No. 1428.— meeting in their new quarters at the Leopold Institute, Slough , Meeting held at Masons' Hall Tavern, Masons' Avenue, Coleman which was recently opened by the Duchess of Albany. The Lodge Street, E.G., on Thursday, 12th January, afc 6*30 p.m. Present has now the use of one of the finest rooms in the kingdom, its chief Bros. R. Greening (W.M. of the Mother Lodge) W.M., D. Hills S.W., adornment beins** a portrait of the great astronomer after whom ifc is P. W. Potter P.M. J.W., J. L. Barrett S.D., J. K. Pitt J.D., T. Otfens named, and which was presented to his grandson, Sir William I.G., James Stevens P.M. Preceptor, W. Paddle P. M. Treasurer one Hersohell . The ceremony was attended by the Rev. It. P. Bent , W. J. Ball Secretary ; also Past Mastera Munday, Berry, Saql, of the founders and first Master of the Lod 'e, and other brethren. Amsden , Surrid ge, and Rush, and Bros. Jolliffe, Bromhead , Tuck, and others. Lodge was opened in due form, and minutes of previous SPENCER LODGE, No. 2197 meeting confirmed. The ceremony of initiation was very ably re- meeting of thia Temperance Lodge was held on Monday evening, hearsed by the W.M., Bro. Bromhead acting as candidate, and was A the 9th instant, at the Masonic Hall , Douglas, Iale of completed by instruction in proof of proficiency. Lodge was called Man . The business included the initiation of one candidate, the off and on , aud was then passed fc ) F.C degree, Bro. Muuday taking raising of another, and the proposal of two further candidates. Bro. ihe chair of K.S., as Installing Master. Bro. Rush was presented as T. H. Nesbitt W.M. conducted the labours of the Lodge, with his W.M. elect , and the Lodge having been raised , the full ceremony of nsual ability. Subsequentl y tho brethren partook of an excellent forming a Board of Installed Masters in antient form was rehenr-ted supper, provided by Bvo. G. J. Nattan , of the Granville Hotel. The in perfect manner, B os. Saul and Paddle occupy ing the Wardens' W.M . presided. The visitors were in strong force, and a most chairs. The ceremony of installation was worked throughout , with harmonious evening was spent. proclamations and addresses, in most able mann *r hy Bro. Muuday, the Board of Installed Masters being closed with full ritnal. Lod ge HENDON LODGE , No. 220G was then closed down , and Bros. Biomhead and O.veus were admitted meeting of this flourishing young Lodge was held members. A vote of thanks, was recorded on the m nut -s in favour AN emergency for his excellent working of th-; the 14th instant , at the Welsh Harp, Henchm. of Bro. Munday install ition cere- on Saturday, mony. The Benevolent Association in connection with the There were present Brother W. A. Scurrah W.M., W. M. Stiles P. M . Lo Ige Secretary, Thorn S.W., Fraser J.W., received additional support f rom joining members, and the Lod ge Treasurer, A. H. Scurra h was thou closed in perfect harmony. Notting ham J.D., Hearn D.C, Langley I.G., Wheeler Lewis S.D., On tho 19th—Bros . D. Hills W .M., Organist- Whiting Tyler and a goodly number of members and Bt-rry S.W., J. L. Barrett J.W., , , J. Tattersall S.D., Surrage J Gomnw I.G., Stevens Bro. Mather being among the former. The visitors were .D., James P.M. visitors ; and Preceptor , VV. Puddle P.M. and Trea-iurer Bros, H. Dickey W.M. 1613, Mid geley 174 1, Mayes 179, A. W . , J. K. Pitt P.M. Assistant Preceptor, W. J. Ball Hon. Sec Gerrard and Webb 2048. The Lodge was opened in due form, and the , H. Wfiiehou-o, VV. Baber P.M Jolliffe Eisenmanu , O-vens B lloham ' minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed. The ., , , era P.M., and others. Lodge opened aud minutes of previous degree and after the usua prelimi- ui^e.tiug wvre Lodge was opened in the second , ' confirmed , lu the F.C degree Bro. Eisenmann , as candidate F.C's were entrusted , and they retired :— W. B. for nariea the following raising, proved prnfieieuey, and Lod ge having opened in M.M.drgree and A. M. Parsons, C H. Watts, aud Mansell Powell. Lod ge was and the last named brethren were the W.M. Bro. Hills ably rehearsed iho ceremony nf r isinsr, and then opened in the third degree, leted the work by an admirable delivery of tho sublime degree of M.M. Lodgo was resumed in comp 'he tr d tion 1 duly raised to ¦/¦*«.-» low red in due form degree and Bro. F. "W. Hearne J. Hudson , J. H. D.ibbs, history. Lodge , and Bt, 'mary b.mq let took , lace the toast of the W.M., in very felicitous terms. The name of Iiro. at the Bugle Hotel , Newport , I-de of Wi g ht. W. A. Scurr ah was received with enthusiasm , the toast being heatt ly responded to by tho brethren. In rep ly the W.M. eaid : —I beg to On Wednesday evening, the 11th insfc., a ALisonic b.ilI was thank onr Bro. Treasurer for the very kind way in which ho has given at the Drill Hall , Peterboroug h , there b-ing a proposed the toast of my health , and you , breth.-en , for the manner - large Assemblage, including the Earl E tksfcon, the Gr.M. f ov responded to it. Most of yon know the difficii lth-s in which you have Northamptonshire and Huntingdonshire. experienced in the foundation of this Lod ge. 1 did think , at one time, that we should not be successfu l , bud as yon know the warrant A concert for tlie benefi t of fche poor of Stranraer v/p,** ¦was granted and our Lod ge has been formed. We are progressing held in the now Town H-i U on Friday ni ght, the 1 3th hint ., most favourabl aud althoug h our Lodgo is only six months old wo y, under the patronage of Bro. the Rig ht. Houonrabd* the Bui have around this festive Board 22 members, which bears out tlie state- 1 ment I made to the Grand S; cvetary when I urged upon him the of Stair. The concert was a suects- , and w ,s followed by desirability of our forming this Lodge, that there were many thousand a dance, iu which the Freemasons and their friend- * joined. inhabitauts in Heudon, but it had no Lodge. This seemed to have Bro. Emra Holmes, Provincial Prior of Canada and great weight with the Graud Secretary, and there is no doubt that to , that fact we, iu a great measure, owe the existence of our Lodge. I Pasfc Graud Provost of England , has ro igned his otlice fee] repaid for all fche trouble I hare taken by seeing so many worthy as Representative of fche Great Priury of Canada. Tha First Masonic Festival of tl\e Present Year f WILD BE THAT OF THE Xjtopl llteam c QmtxtvAwnhx §xxh -pa (—) -y _A. XJ ST. JOHN'S HILL , BATTERSEA RISE, S.W. INSTITUTI ON MASONIC BENEVOLE NT Chief Patroness .* FOB HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN. AND WIDOW S OF FREEMASONS , Grand Patron and President : ACID FREEMASONSGrand Patron and President : His EOYAL H IGHNESS THE PRINCE or WALES, K.G., M.W.G.M. His R OVAL H IOII .VESS THE PKINCE of W ALES, K.G., &c, M.W.G.M. Grand Patroness *. WHICH WILL TAKS PLACE AT HEK RIYAL HIGHNESS THE PRINCESS or-' WALES. FREEMASO NS' TAVERN , GREAT QUEEN STREET , LONDON , ON WEDNES DAY, 29™ FEBRUARY 1888, FOUNDED 178 8, ¦UPON -WHICH OCCASION SIR GEO RGE ELLIOT , Bart., M.P. , CENTENARY CELE BRATION 1888. R.W. PROV. G.M. SOUTH WALES (EAST DIVISION), has been pleased to signify his intention of Presiding. P RESIDENT OK THE BOAUU OI? STEWARDS : The Eight Hon. the EARL OF LATHOM D EPUTY G.M., BRETHREN" are earnestly invited fco accept the office of Stewards Prov. G.M. Lancashire Western Division. upon this occasion , anil they will greatly oblige by forwarding their names and Masonic rank, a=i soon as convenient, to 'he Secretary, who will — :0: — gladly give ., Gloster Hotel , West Cowc*. A Chap ter will bo hold at Freemasons' Ha U, London , F. N KWSH *,- P.M . 175. 551, l''H, 188V , I'.Z. 151, 175, P.P.S.G.W , Ryde. on Wednesday, the 1st day of February next at six o' (i. PAOK P.M. and P.Z. 175, P.P.G.J D., Yelf's Hotel , Rnle. , clock "R OIIFHTO*- P.M. 35 and 2IS!), P.G.S., East. Cowes, Is'e of Wi ght. in the evening.

•F. R UTLAND W.M. 35. P.G. Orgt., Ivy House, West Cowes. -i-i TT Mit-nn .-« ?SADLER , M.tre Hotel , Hampton Court. BUSINESS. Proxies will be thankfully received by those marked *. Tho minutes of t' o last Qnai tcrly Convocation to be read for con- firmatioti. TLe Votes and Interest of the Governors and Subscribers of THE REPORT OP THE COMMITTEE OP GENERAL PURPOSES. ciu()oIcnt To the Supreme Grand Chap ter of Royal Arch Masons of Eng land. f \t |i .I|L |r Institution Tbo Committee of General Purposes hep; to report that they have are earnestly solicited on behalf of examined the accounts from the 19 th October 1S87 to the 17th Janu- . * : ALICE VASE Y, ary 1888, bofch inclusive, which they find to be as follows : — WIDOW OP THE T.ATE BUO. SAMUEL VASBY. £ s d £ s d Balance Grand Chap- Disbursements during Bro. Samuel Vasey was a ship's provi-don merchant , at Wapp ing, ter - - 511 11 10 tho quarter - 275 10 G 1818-1880, where he was nnwcjessf ul in business find diod , shortly „ Unappropriated Balance - - 60S 10 J aft'-r, leaving hi* wi low finite withont moans He was . initiated in Account - 20? 10 7 „ Unappropriated the Vat-borough Lod ge, No. 55 1, in 1851 ; W. M. 1SG0 ; subscribed Snbscqnent Receipts- 373 2 0 Account - 200 .15 1 12 j ear?. Joined Unity Lodge, No. 183, in 1SG6 ; AV.M . 1809 ; sub- s -ribed 12 years. P.Z. of Yarborough Chapter. Self aud wife Life £1091 4 11 £1091 4 11 Subscribers R.M.I.B. which balances arc in the Bank of England , Western Branch. Proxies thankfull y received by the following Brethren : — The Committee have likewise to report that thoy O. Tt.. LANGLEY W.M. IS"!. 18 Gow'ctt Road , Pod-ham Rye. havo received the G. P. B KIITK .V P.M. nnd Trens. I*"**, lt Friday Street. following petitions :— G. W. Speth P.M. and See. 133, Streatham House, Margate. 1st. Prom Companions William Henry Tulloh ns Z., Joseph Monday a* H., John Thompson as J., and nine Strongly recommended by tho following Subscribers:— others for a Chapter to be afcfciched to the St. Leonard Samaritan Lodgp, No. Wol, Sc Leonard's Rjbcrt Gray, Past Grand Pe.rcon , I George Mickley , P.P.G.S. W. Tlerf. North Shor-p }¦ aid of Benevolence. | Bro. George -Motion , Sydney, Now South Wides, to be calied the '* Samaritan Pies. ' , P.P.G.D. Essex. r.f ' Ricliarrl Eve, Griuid Treasurer. I T. W. Ockiirrdcn , I\.\T. lot.', P.P.G I) Chapter* Sr. Leonard V, " -rnd lo meet at the M isomc Uall , St. Horace B. Marsh ill , Pust G. Trea'*. Middlesex. Leonard's, no ir Sydney. New South Wales. 1*. W . Stewart, Past Grand Deacon. H. W. Hoberls .P.M. J2i)J ,P.G. W .Midx K. Bichnrdson . Past; Grand Doao in. , W. A. Scurrah . P.P .G.S.W. Middlesex 2-id. From Companions FrancH Frederick Giiaud as Z , John W. Roebuck , Pa-t Graud Swd. B-j irer. F. Adlard , P.JL 7 Matihew] Goldfinch as H., Frederick William Uuderdown as J., aud Fred. Binckes, Past G. ?wor I Bearer. ! H. 0. Archer, P.M. I*' ,six o hers for a Chapter fc* bo attached K Bowver, Past Grand St. Bearer. j W . P. Brown , F.M. HO ' to the Lodgo of Harmony, J. H. "Miiuhows. Past G. Si. Bearer, j Tlninas Gritlith , P.M W7 No.• 13 5, Faversham , to bo called tho " Chapter of Harmon)'," and to Id. V. Hogard, Past Grand St. Bearer. N. B. Headon , P.M. H'O meet| at Freemasons' Hall , Faversham , io tho County of Kent. C. E. Sopfiefc , Past Gr.ind Steward . | A. T. Hirsch , H3 Thomas Cnbitt , I'ast G. Pursuivant. ! H. Hooper, J.W. ' -fl These Petitions being in all respect* resnlar, the Committee recom- (J. B. Cottebrnne. Past G. Pursuivant. H. Massev, P.M. 61!' and l.')2*J imend that the prayer-i thereof bo respectivel y granted. Cha les Belton . P.P.G.W. Surrey, David D. Meiver, P.M. 10H V.-Pres. Board of Gen. Purposes. Bev . Richard Morris, LL D I'M" ' 1*85 The Committee Lave also received a Petition from the Greytnonth W. J. Crutch , P.M. 1278, P.P .G.W. G. W. Pinnock , P.M. 18J Chapter( , No. 1233 Greytr.outh, Wetland Herts. | Tliouia - Poore, P.M . 720 , , New Zealand , praying for T. 0. Eager, P.M. 1393, P.P.G.S. W. i Stephen Richardson , P.M. iHi 'A' Charter of Confirtnntirn , fcho original having been burnt in the Surrey . j F. It. Spaull , P.M. 1 121 and I7IW Ifire which destroyed all tho Lod ge and Chapter Property. J. Glass, P.M. 1-53, P.G.S.Wks. Ks«*•>: . R. J. Taylor , P. M. I tl and lw G , K**n:un !j.P. M, !.'-2, P. P.G . W . Mid!x. (d. W. TVId , P.M. IS) The Committee recommend that a Charter of Confirmation he granted for the above Chapter subject to the receipt of fche names of P.G.M. Somerset. The W.M. appointed and invested hia Oflicers, as tha three present Principals for insertion in the Charter. follow : —Broa. Burnett I.P.M , Fry Wade S.W., Dnnsford J.W., Rev. C. Winter Chaplain , Laffan M.O., Strawbridge S.O., Floyd (Signed) ROBERT 6REY , Norris J.O., Lucetto Treasurer, Saunders Secretary, Kemmis D.O., President. Board Snpt. of Works, Cottam G.D., Tamlyn I.G., Webber Tyler. Freemasons' Hall, London, W.C. 18th January 1888.

SINCERITY CHAPTER. No. 189 JAMAICA. THE annual convocation of this Chapter waa held on Monday, the 23rd inst., in the Sincerity Lodge-room , St. George's Hall, ROYAL KEYSTONE LODGE No. 240 Stonehouse. Comp. Rae was Z., Comp. Croydon H., and Comp. White J. A candidate having been exalted , the following Officers THE Brethren of this Lodge of Mark Master Masons held their were appointed for the ensning year :—Comps. White Z., Charles ninth anniversary installation and festival on fche 29 th Croydon H., Hawken J., Bay ly Treasnrer, McCnllen S.N., Dunster- December lasfc, afc their Lodgo Rooms, in Kingston, Jamaica. The ville P.Soj., Haswell 1st A.S., Thomas 2nd A.S., Gidley Janitor. It occasion was marked by the presentation of an address and test", was mentioned thafc Comp. Ollis, H. of the Chapter, had died thafc monial, in tho shape of a large silver cup to Bro. E. X. Leon P.M. morning, afc his residence, Victoria Place, Sfcoke, after a short illness. the founder of the Lodge. The presentation records the services of Comp. Rae proposed a vote of condolence with the family of their Bro. Leon to Mark Masonry in this Province, also the esteem and deceased Companion, who was of a retiring disposition , unobtrusive regard in whioh he is held by tho Brethren. The ceremony of in character , bnt respected by all who knew him. Comp. the Rev. T, presentation waa ably performed by a committee of the Lodge, W. Lemon, M.A., seconded, and Comp. Croydon supported the resolu- presided over by Pro. 0. L. Campbell P.M. The address was read by fcion , which was carried unanimously. The funeral of the deceased Bro. J. M. Simpson as Secretary of the Committee, and to whioh took place on Friday afternoon. Bro. Leon made a suitable repl y. The nexfc bnsiness of fche meeting was the installation of the Wor. Master elect. The chair having been vacated to Bro. Leon , the Senior Warden Bro. C. M. Sherlock waa DEVONSHIRE CHAPTER, No. 594 presented by fche Master of fche Lodge and duly installed as W.M. for THE annual installation ceremony iu connection wifch this Chapter the ensuing year, Bro. C. L. Campbell assisting in fche ceremony. took place on the 11th instant, afc the Masonio Hall, Hope The following form the administration for the ensuing year, viz. :— Street, Liverpool. The retiring M.E.Z., Comp. Cangley, opened the Bros. O. M. Sherlock W.M., MoL. Kerr I.P.M., A. Tripe S.W., C. T. Chapter, after which Comp. Houghton performed the ceremony of Burton J.W., A. E. Langley M.O., E. Morand S.O., G. E. Burke J.O., installing Companions William H. Veevers Z., Pedersen H., and W. Thos. Briscoe jun. Treasurer, J. M. Simpson Secretary, E. X. Leon Evans J., in a most effective stylo. The other Oflicers appointed were R. of M., A. C. Escoffery S.D., A. Harfc J.D., J. M. Gordon D.C, F. A. Comps. Turner S.E., J. Matthews S.N., Spur P.S., Barnett DC , Ritchie 1.6., E. M. Monro and W. R. Campbell Stewards, J. Hoyes and Malcolm Janitor. Comp. Houghton was elected Treasurer, for Tyler. At the close of the business, the brethren, who numbered the sixth time. over 50, including several from sister Lodges, adjourned to the banquet room. A very pleasant feature of the evening was fche Mount Sinai Chapter of Instruction, No. 19.—This old introduction of music during the ceremonies, the organ being ably established Chapter of Instruction meets as heretofore, afc the Union presided over by the organist of the Lodge, Bro. J. M. Gordon . Tavorn , Air Street, Regent Street, W., nnder the able Preceptorship of Comp. Cottebrnne, on Saturdays, at 8 p.m. On Saturd ay lasfc the ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed in an able and instructive manner by the following Companions :—G. Gregory M.E.Z., J. Carter H., J. Docker J., T. C. Edmonds S.N., Dean P.S. Each of CORRESPONDENCE. these Companions will resume these offices this day (Saturday). This will afford an excellent opportunity for those desirous of studying the We do not hold ourselves responsible for the op inions of our Oor. ceremony. respondents. All letters must bear the name and address of the Writer, not necessaril y for publication , hut as a guarantee of good faith. MARK MASONRY We cannot undertake to return rejected communications. UNDER THE BLACK FLAG." YORK LODGE (T.I.) " To the Editor of the FREEMASON 'S C HRONICLE . /YN Tuesday, the 17th instant , Brother F. Smith installed into the chair Bro. Joh n Blenkin , in the presence of a large DEAU Snt AND BROTHER ,—My association with the " Craft " has assemblage of members. Brother Blenkin invested tho following not taken up all my spare time, and , as you know, I am something brethren as Officers for the ensuing year:—Simpson I.P.M., of a Chess player, and fancy I know something of Chess literature, Dyson S.W., Pickersgill J.W., Lackenby M.O., Lamb S.O., Brown I therefore send you the enclosed cutting, and leave you to make —¦ J.O., MacGachen Registrar of Marks, Whytehead Treasnrer, your own comments . Chapman Secretary, Dalton S.D., Shonksmith J.D., Padcl D.C, •••Wormald' s Chess Openings ' is out of print; Mr. Lipschutz Balmford Organist , Sharp jun. I.G., Pearson Tyler. The brethren (of America) is now engaged upon a new edition."—Extracted from afterwards dined together. '* Answers to Correspondents " in Wakefield paper. Yours faithfully, TEMPLE LODGE, No. 50 ONE AVHO HAS PASSED THE CHAIR . AT a meeting of this Lodge, afc the Huyshe Masonic Temple, Plymouth, on Tuesday, the 17th instant, Bro. the Rev. [Wo thank our correspondent ; it is an old saying that T. W. Lemon , M.A., presented fco tbe Lodge a Tracing Board of the if you want to know anything of a personal character, in Mark Degree, tho panels bearing the inscri ption :— reference to your business, you must seek ** abroad " for " Presented to Temple Lodge, No. 50, Mark Master Masons, by tho the information. Wormald's " Chess Openings " is not Very Worshipful Bro. the Rev. T. W. Lemon, M.A., 31st Degree, &c, of print and '* Mr. Lipschutz (of America) " can have P.M. and Chaplain No. 35 (Gland75 Hon.) P.P.G.C. of Devon , Past out , Grand Chaplain of England. 17th January 1888. " two or three hundred copies from us afc something like cost he would be called upon to provide for A cordial vote of thanks was returned to Bro. Lemon for his hand- half the some gift. reprinting tbe work. Our experience, unfortunately, has FEARN LEY LODGE. No. 58 shown thafc " Chess " books, like " Masonic " ones, very seldom pay * bufc, then, "they do these things better " on E annual meeting of this Lod go took 'JTH place on Wednesday fche other side.—E D . F.C] evening, the 18th instant , at tho Masonio Hall , Halifa x, when Bro. Charles Greenwood was installed W. M. for the ensuing year, tho ceremony being very ably rendered by Bro. Holdsworth , assisted by Bro. Rhodes. Tho W.M. then invested his Officers , as follow :— A Masonic charity concert was held in Crowle Market Bros. Green S.W., Shoebridgo J.W., Woods M.O., Hanson S.O.. Hal l on tho night of the 12th insfc , and was in every sense Hodgson J.O., Rhodes Chaplain , Normanton Treasurer, Holla - of the word a snecess. The Isle of Axholme Lodge, Registrar. Morris Secretary, Wilson D.C , Mackie I.G., Milli gan under whose auspices the concert was held , were foremost Steward , Hodson Ty ler. Tbo members of tbo Fearnley Lodgo havo providing musical entertainments of very superior every reason to ho proud of tho position thoy hold in the Provir.ce, in No. 58 being one of the largest, as well as ono of the most influential quality, and there is no wonder that tho inhabitants of Lod ges in West Yorkshire. After the close of the ceremonial the the district, should look forward to this treat wifch an members and visiting brethren spent a most enjoyable evening amount of interest and pleasure every year. The perform- ances of all the aitistes were greeted wifch enthusiasm, and UNANIMITY , SINCERITY. AND PHILANTH ROPIC encores were the order of fcho evening. LODGE. No. 291. The annual invitation ball held under the auspices of the Ua Inursday evening, tho lUth instant , at a meeting of fche Welling ton Lodge, No. 196o, came off at the Town Hal l , brethren of this Lodgo of Mark Master Mascns , held at their Somerset ou Tuesday evening the 17fch insfc- headquarters, tho Royal Clarence Hotel , Brid gwater, Bro. A. Wellington , , Duckett , the retiring S.W. of tho Lodge, was installacl aa W.M. for TUo dancing was kept up wifch spiri t until half pa?fc fi ve the ensuing year, the ceremony being conducted by| Bra. R . C. L'lso o'clock ou Wednesday. already reached a three fi gure total, he hoped ifc might continue to INSTALLATION MEETINGS, &c—Continued increase. An interesting programme of music was provided , under the direction of Bro. Henry Prenton, the rising basso, who was in excellent voice, and did justice to the several songs entrusted to him. He was supported by Bros. Sexton and Pritchard, the latter oonfcri- LODGE OF SINCERITY, No. 174. bating some very amusing items to the programme. fTIHE 120th anniversary and installation meeting of thia Lodge was -L held on Wednesday the 18th inst., at the Guildhall Hotel, DOMATIO LODGE, No. 177 through 111- Gresbam Street, City. In the unavoidable absence, of on Bro. T^HE installation meeting this Lodge was held Friday, the healfch , of Bro. Charles Blain W.M., the gavel was assumed by -*• who was abl supported by members 13fch inst., at Anderton's Hotel, Fleet Street, and was of the C. H. Webb P.M. and Secretary, y retiring and visitors. After the usual formalities had been observed in usual interesting character. Bro. Abel Simner was the regard to opening, Lodge was advanced to the third and Bros. Master, and was the recipieut of most gratifying testimonials from , the past Norman and Kisskalt were raised to the sublime degree. The report his fellow members, in recognition of his service? during of the Audit Committee was received and then followed the installa- year. Bro. H. J. Chapman was installed as Worshipful Maater, and , Past tion of Bro. Dr. William Wiles, the J.W, of the past year. The in the course of the meeting he presented to Bro. Simner fche following were appointed as the new Officers:—Higgs S.W., Richard- Master's j -rwel, which had been unanimously voted by fche Lodge. son J.W., Lacey P.M. Treasurer, Webb P.M. Secretary, Magee S.D., The jewel bore the following inscription :— Jay J.D., Taynton I.G., Starnes D.C, Grout Organist, and Miller " Presented to Bro. A. Simner P.M., by the Domatic Lodge (177), Steward. The address to tbe Worshipfnl Master waa given by Bro. as a remark of respect and recognition of the efficient manner in A. H. Brown P.M. ; that to the Wardens by Bro. John Newton P.M., which he discharged the duties of Worshipfnl Master dnring the and thafc to the Lodge generally by Bro. C H. Webb P.M. The Jubilee year of H.M. Queen Victoria. 1887. " next business on fche agenda was the consideration of a notice of Bro. Ferguson P.M. also made a presentation , on behalf motion by the Secretary : '' To add to bye-law No. 18. —' Income of fche Officers of the Lodge, who had had a mosfc pleasing derived from Invested Funds, shall be paid to tho Royal Masonio portrait of Bro. Simner beautifully executed in crayon for the occa- when that amount Benevolent Institution, in sums of ten guineas, sion. The portrait was handsomely framed , and was inscribed as shall have been received.' " Bro. Webb explained that his motive follows :— for making this proposition was to do as much good as possible with their funds. He did not propose to touch tbe principal , bnt only the " Presented by the Officers of the Domatic Lodge, No. 177, fco income derived from their investments. He did not approve of stor- Brother Abel Simner W.M., as a mark of their respect and esteem ing up too much money in their Lodge as there was the risk of its for his invariable courtesy, and in appreciation of the manner in becoming an inducement for conduct which might be considered by which he has maintained the prestige aud boat interests of fche Lodge, some as not quite consistent with their teachings. Ihe proposition , as its 101st Master, during the eventful year of Her Majesty's Jubilee, on being seconded, was agreed to nemcon. The name of one candidate 1887-88." for initiation was handed in, and matters of detail having been disposed The customary banquet followed, among the company present of the Lodge was closed. Dnring the meeting a letter was referred being several Visitors. to which had been received from Bro. P.M. Jones, who was also absent throngh ill health, in which he had enclosed a cheque for five guineas for the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution, to be ISRAEL LODGE. No. 205. placed on the list of Bro. Charles Lacey, who will represent the THE annual meeting of this Lodge was held on Tuesday, afc the Lodge at the coming Festival. Tbe Past Masters present were Bros. Cannon Street Hotel, nnder the presidency of Bro. S domon C H. Webb Secretary, C. Lacey Treasurer, F. J. W. Dellow, E. J. Jacobs W.M., who was supported by the following Past Masters Moore, G. T. H. Seddon , A. H. Brown , John Bulmer, W. E. A. M. Cohen (Treasurer), 0. F. Hogard (Secretary), A. Bassington , Barlow ; while among fche visitors were W. Smith 228, E. H. Dines A. J. Henochsberg, H. M. Harris, E. H. Norden, L P. Cohen, S. M. 1793, H. F. Bromhead 1662, W. Jones 1684 , W. W. Morgan P.M. 211, Hai-ris, M. J. Emannel, J. A. Gartley, H. J. Phillips, L. Norden , Samuel Knott 177, J. D. Gray 55, A. G. Pritchard Onranisfc 9, J. Da Suva, S. Landon , W. Littaur. The Agenda for the mee tug W. Sexton Organist 1321, H. Prenton 1319 , John Pracy 1662. The comprised the confirmation of the Minutes of tha lasfc regular Lodge, installation banquet followed , aud at its conclusion the usual of a Lodge of Emergency, and of the Audit Committee of the Lodge. toasts were honoured. In proposing the Queen , the Wor- These were regularly approved of. The report of the Committee of shipful Master said the past year had been essential I v an eventful the Benevolent Fnnd of the Lod<*e was also received. Bro. Robert J. one with Her Majesty ; she had necessarily bad to undergo intense Paton was then presented as Wor. Master elect, and duly received the fatigue, happ il y, however, she had come throngh tho ordeal benefits of installation at the hands of his predecessor in the chair. triumphantl y, and all her subjects now wished her a continuance of Subsequently he appointed fche following aa the Officers of tbe Lodge health and prosperity. In speaking of tho Most Worshipfnl Grand for the year :—Bros. J. Bueno de Mesquita S.W., Marcus Bromet J. W., Master, the Worshi p ful Master referred to the deep interest; the A. M. Cohen P.M. Treasurer, C F. Hogard P.M. P.G.Std. Br. Secretary, Prince took in Freemasonry generally. Whenever his state and other Schmerl S.D., Lichteufeld J.D., Da Silva P.M. Dir. of Cers., Harris duties warranted it. ho was read y to do all he could for the Craft. Assist. Dir. of Cers., Dancygor I.G., Ehreuberg and Bash Stewards, Bro. Dellow proposed tho health of the Master, who acknowled ged Morley Tyler. The ceremony was then completed, after which the the compliment paid him. He should do his best to discharge Worshipfnl Master presented to his predecessor, Bro. Solomon Jacobs, the duties of the chair, and hoped tho members would never the Past Master's jewel which had been voted by the Lod ge, also a regret tho trust they Lad reposed in him, Tho Past Masters, P.M.'s collar and jewel which had been subscribed for by the Officers tho Masonio Institutions, tho Visitors and the Offi cers were of the past year, in testimony of the pleasant and happy term severally honoured ere the Ty ler's toast was given , and during spent under his rule. Both g ifts wero briefly acknowledged , tbe speeches made in proposing and acknowled ging these senti- and the Lodge was closed, matters of routine business having ments various items of interest were mentioned which added first been disposed of. The brethren then repaired to banquet. not a little to the enjoyment experienced hy tho Compaq*. With On rising to propose the toasts the W.M. said ifc was needless to say the toast of the Masonic Institutions was associated the name anything about the Qneen , the good feeling exhibited dnring the lasfc of Bro. Charles Lacey, who particularised the vast amount of good year toward s Her Majesty was an assurance of hearty sympathy each of the three Institutions was doing, and the claims each had on between the people and herself. In speaking of the M.W. the Grand the Craffc in order to maintain them in their present state of Master the W.M. said , all who were presentat the Royal Albert Hall , e fficiency. Bro. Lacey said it was gratif ying to know that, although on the 13th June, when the vote of congratulation to Her Majesty fcho Lodge had exercised itself liberall y, inasmuch as ifc had voted fifty on her completing the 50th year of her reign was passed, must have guineas last year to the Benevolent Institntion, it still desired to appreciated the good feeling that existed between the Craft and the continne its support. He Lad undertaken the duties of Steward for Grand Master. The next toast was the Pro G.M., the D.G.M., and the next Festival of the Benevolent Institution , and felt ho might the Grand Officers Present and Past : the brethren were aware of rely on the co-operation of fche membera to enable him to take up a the deep interest taken by the Officers in the welfare of fche Craffc. : goodly amount. Bro. W. W. Morgan , responding for the Vis tors, He was sure the interest they took in the Craffc was nofc only known thanked the Worshi pful Master for the hearty reception ho had given to tho brethren in London , but to the brethren throughout the length the Visiting Brethren. Personally, ho had hacl frequent opportunities aud breath of the land. He coup led with tho toast the naares of of enjoying the hospitality so liberall y tendered by the members of the Bros. R. Eve and Gould ; the latter ha might characteries as the Sincerity Lod ge. He usually looked forward to meeting Bio. Terry greatest historian of Freemasonry . Bro. Eve said , that as one of the at their annual gathering, and in his absence tbat day he felfc inclined brethren expressing their pleasure at being present, he was please! to supplement tho remarks of Bro. Charles Lacey in reference to the to find tbat the Lod ge of Israel was nofc only a numerous bufc a strong Institutions. Allusion, had b-?en made to tbe support which the one. It combined in its membera men of different faiths, and of i rurnal he had the hononr of being associated with wns ever ready to various modes of though t and action. It was a LO;1<*-Q of a give to advance tho best interests of I reemasonry. Tho Sincerity cosmopolitan character, and embodied various nationalities. Bufc Lod ge, he thought he was correct iu say ing, for the past twenty-five they took their seats together, and were united in peace and com- years had not omitted to send up a Steward to the annual Festival of fort. In his position he had only to speak of the present. Bro. tho Benevolent Institution. It was a matter of deep regre t that Gould , as Masonic historian , represented tho past. If he spoko fully there were so many applicants for so f ew vacancies, bufc this was a in reference to the present state of things ho should tako up too much matter that required serious consideration. Unfortunately, there time, but he mtgut say the Craft was never iu better order than now, wero too many brethren about who showed just sufficient energy to and England never had a better Grand Master than the Prince of get a candidate's name on the list , and then thought they had Wales, or a better body of Grand Officers. The Order had done a accomplished all that was necessary. He saw around brethren who groat deal of good , and was extending its beni gn and beneficial in- knew how grievous was this mistake. Bros. Pasfc Masters Newton , fluence over all classes. It was capable of even a greater amount of Lacey and Webb , iu addition to many others around , would agree good , and it was gratifying to find thafc the London Maso is wero with him when ho said thafc w;tg where the actuil pinch doing something for the poor. It was a great satisfaction fcj him to occurred . The labour reall y commenced after tho candidate see that of the £500 voted by Grand Lodge to tho distressed of the was approved and accepted. If this \r;i * mon full y borne metropolis, the Grand Master had sent round cheques for the poor in mind the pitiful tales of hopo deferred would aofc be so frequently boxes of the Police Courts. This showed thafc the Freemasons were h«ard, aud possibly the lists of candidates would nofc bo so heavy. nofc selfish , bufc considered thoso outside their ranks. He believed Ifc w;i? gratifying to him to Lear that Brc. Charles Lacey 's li;t had Ma-Joary was doing mawh gosd uafcaido the Order, but hs though J; ii might do more. Bro. R. F. Gould said he had been spoken of in A ball in aid of the Masonic Charities was held at the connection with Masonio Lifcsrature ; he could assure the brethren Drill Hall, Cambridge, on Wednesday, the 18fch inst., and there was no subject whioh he could approach with greater venera- proved a great success. About 250 were present tion or respect. The subject was one that had been very little , and the studied in times pasfc , and so much was that the case tbat those who beautiful dresses of the ladies, the Masonic decorations of took it in hand now were those who, it was thought, had nothing else the gentlemen , together with the brilliancy of the adorn- to do, and brought to tbe task a certain amount of genuine bnt ments of tbe hall, made up an ensemble which was grand in misapplied enthusiasm. Until the present generation the very sight the extreme. of a Masonic book was enough to sicken any stndenfc of Masonry. The movement which resulted in the work alluded to by the W.M., was commenced by brethren of the present generation. He need nofc mention them, but there were present that night some who had Ihe annual Masonic ball at St. Leonards took place at made a mark and done a great deal towards impressing the the Royal Concert Hall, on "Wednesday, the 18th instant, subject on the popular imagination. Of these Brother Binckes under very favourable circumstances. The affair, which might be described as one of the foremost. Thirty years was inaugurated some few years ago, has increased in ago he was known aa an enthusiastic Masonio student ; he popularit the expressed himself in Masonic Journals of thafc time, and y, company this year numbering about 200. imbued him (Brother Gould) with a desire to follow his steps in Masonic research. If Brother Binckes had followed up his researches he might have been the brightest ornament of fcheir body. On Wednesday, the 18fch instant, the annual ball of the He had fche pleasure of seeing others present who had done a good Penge Lodge, No. 1815 , was held at the Vestry Hall, deal for Masonic research and Masonic literature. Bro. Massey had done much in placing before the world matters that interested ifc in Anerley. The company numbered about 130, the members Masonry, that but for him would have been passed by altogether. of fche Order being in regalia. Another worker in the same field was Bro. Morgan, who he was espeoi. ally gratified at seeing present. For himself he had nothing to say, he did not wish to be aa prolix as his volumes. But ifc waa very kind of the brethren to recognise his services with regard to Masonic litera. The brethren of the Castleborg Lodge, No. 2091, gave tare. Withont Masonio literature, withont an honest record of what their firsfc annual ball in the Assembly Rooms of the waa done, without an honest criticism of what was passing in fche Ashfiold Hotel , Settle, on Friday evening, the 20th Masonic Worl d , Masonry and the Masonic Institutions would be in a instant. The very poor way. The I.P.M., in proposing the health of the Wor. guests were received on their arrival by Master, said many of the brethren would be pleased to see him (Bro. Bro. Procter, the Worsh i pful Master, and Mrs. Procter Jacobs) rise once more, but they might not be pleased if he rose for Bros. Atkinson, Brayshaws and Towler acted as M.C.'s himself. When , however, he said he rose for fche W.M., he waa sure fchey would be satisfied. It was a great; pleasure indeed for him, so young a Past Master, to have the gratification of proposing the health of Bro. Paton. They were both young, bufc he could assure fche brethren On Tuesday, 24th insfc., an operatic concert in aid of the that he would endeavour to rank with the old P.M.'s of fche Lodge of Cheshire Masonic Charities was given in the Town Hall, Israel, and he felfc sure when his year of office had expired ifc would be Birkenhead, by Mr. Josef Cantor's " Gems of the Opera said that fche W.M. had fulfilled the duties of fche chair in a manner Company. The programme was an interesting one, and thafc waa satisfactory to all fche brethren who had voted htm fco it. Since Bro. Paton's election he had volunteered to represent the Lodge the concert a great snecess. as a Steward for one of the Charities, and thafc showed thafc be really had Masonry afc heart. When the time came round for Bvo. Paton to take his seat among the P.M.'s, no brother would regret the confi- dence they had placed in him. The Worshi pfnl Master thanked the I.P.M. for the very kind way in which he had spoken of him, and the THB THEATRES, &c. brethren for the hearty way in which they had responded. Ho should endeavour to do throughout his year of office everything for their interest. When he joined the Lod go it was his intention , if Vaudeville,—The improbable comedy, " Fascination," by Miss possible, to become its W.M. Thafc day had arrived , and he should lustre ancl he hoped Harriet Jay and Mr. Robert Buchanan, was pnfc into the evening bill try to leave the chair with a certain amount of , at the above theatre on the Visitors, tho W.M. said 19th instant. This piece was produced no discredit. In giving the toast of fche at fche Novelt leased to sea Visitors. The moro y some little time back, and we may say that ifc is the Lod ge of Israel was always p rightly described as some of the situations being ht they had a largo number. As it " improbable ," there were the merrier ; that nig decidedl was impossible to read out the whole of the names, he would satisf y y so. The play itself in some parts is very good , but in others feeble and taken altogether is a most peculiar work as there himself by giving all a hoarfcy welcome, and call on Bros. Harry , , SRems a sort of air of mystery " about ifc which caunofc be explained. Ti pper and Rev. Dr. Maguire to respond. After suitable response? " The different situations are well conceived and capitally depicted , had been made, the Installing Master Bro. Solomon Jacobs was com- whilo the acting, limented ; a better Master it would be impossible to have had . taken all round , is firsfc class. Miss Harriet Jay, p as Lady fllad ge Slashfcon Their late Master had been excelsior in all he had undertaken. He (the , has decidedly improved since the firs fc pro- duction and may be congratulated on W.M.) trusted that now Bro. Jacobs had arrived at the position of , hor porformance. Miss Vane, as Mrs. Delamere, the adventuress is certainly one of the besfc P.M. he would for many years como among the brethren , aud look , after the Master in the chair. Bro. Jacobs said be wished to dispel characters in the piece. This lady acta with all the force the character warrauts and scores an undoubted success. any allusion the W.M. mi ht have as to any lack of support dnring , g Mr. Thomas Thome lays in his own inimitable his year of office. He should be happy to render him any assistance ; , as Rev. Mr. Colley, p style which admirabl as Lord ho was sure however - it would not bo needed. With respect to bis , y suita the part. Mr. H. B. Conway, , , Islay, see-! ed a little undecided rendering of the ceremony, Bros. Gartloy and H. Phillips had taught , while Mr. Royce Carlton is nofc up fco his usual form as Count de Lagrange. Mr. Fred Thome's Duke of him, for he had felt it was necessary to learn in order properly to lete hia term of office . It waa a difficult task bufc he waa happy Hnrlingham was amusing, while Mr. Scott Buist, as Lord Jack comp , Slasbton ht-forward P.G. Sword , acted iu a manly and straig manner. The piece to say he had accomplished it. Bro. F. Binckes, l Bearer lied to the toasfc of tho Masonic Charities. The present is exceeding y well mounted, and we should not b*> surprised to see , rep " Fascination remain in the bill for some time to come. The other year was one of crucial anxiety ,• fche Girls' School Centenary gave " that Institution a claim upon tho support of the brethren. He had characters were represented by BIrs. Canninge, tho Misses Bannister, Gertrude Warden Grace Arnold Messrs. F. Grove J. Wheatman no wish to interfere with it, for on the Committee of that Institution , , , , he first served ; bnt he must claim assistance for the other Institu- aud Frank Gilmore. tions. Subscriptions amounting to seven guineas were then The fiftieth ntg hfc of " The Woman Hater was celebrated afc announced as having been nude to tho Lodge of Israel Benevolent Terry 's Theatre last Tuesday. This piece, which haa been judiciously Fund , aud Bro. I. Cohen (Treasurer) urged the members to further cut since the firsfc night, now goes merrily along, causing roars of support it. Several other toasts wero given. Daring the intervals laug hter throughout. Mr. E. Righton ia now in the caste, and aa a selection of music waa performed , under the direction of Brother Mr. Dobbins is amnsing. Tbe farca is preceded by a comical A. Cranch , who was assisted by Miss Annie Matthews, Miss Wait'*, opei tta , entitled " A Shower of Blacks." Miss Annie Wilson , R.A.M., Mr. Henry Gaaney, and Bro. T. Wh' .e. Visitors—Brothers W. Lest.oeq W.M. 13H) , John L. Matner W« are sorry to have to announce thafc Bro. George Conquest baa P.A.G.D.C., 0. A. Grammer P.M. 27, F. Wall man S.D. 27, F. Hill S.W. met with another accident. At the Surrey Theatre, while impersonat- 1563, F. Burgess S.D. 29, II. Bromefc 1155, A. R. Cranch P.M. 1210, ing the character of the Old Man of the Sea, Bro. Conquest bad the J. H. Ti pper W.M. 185, C A. Cottebrnne P.G. P., E. E. Peacock misfortune to break a bone. Somo say ho has now few bones thafc A.D.C 1923, J. D. Collins 193, W. Tomson 1521, J. R. Morford 569, have not b?en broken. Bro. Charles Craikshanks comes to the fore , K I gar Bowyer Prov. Grand Standard Boarer. A. Mvers Secretary and is appearing nightl y on Bro. Conquest's behalf. 385, D. M. Davis I.P.M. 1017 , W. Maple P.M. 657, M. Cohen P.M. 135, L. Lyons 305, J. Beadon J.D. 1772, \V. Towey (Denver 5), J. Hart 195 , H. Friedlander 1116, W. Burrid go I.G. 1922, G. M. Lion W.M. 183 J. Smith J. W. 933. W. J. Mason J.D. 1328 J. Chap, , , II OLLUWAI- s OisT'tEXT A >*U I*n.r,s are the best , tlu cheapest , ari'l t'ue mosb man P.M. 191, J. II. Israel , R. Maguire Chaplain 1961, C. Hunt P.M. popular remedies. Afc all seasons and under alt circumstance.* they may bo 191, J. Tay ler 91, J. Manger W.M. 101.7 , E. Low 17G6. H. Cohc*i used -ivvUv v.uuty «nd with (he certainty of doing good. Eruptions, rashes, J.W. 1658, C E. Soppet P.G.S., Edward Terry P.M. 29, I. Israel and nit descri ptions of skin disease, sores, ulceration.'*, and barns are P prc-enfcl .v l;c'ficfited and ultimatel y- cured by those healing; soothing, and -M. 188, A. M. Walker I.G. 1772, W. Hopekirk A.G.P., U. Nicholson purif y ing medn aments. Tho Ointment , rubbed upon the abdomen , clicks 1766, J. Start W.S. Perseverance, C. S. Danks 188 , J. D ivia , all tendency to irritation of tho bowel?, and avert*, dysentery and otl cr dis- W. VV. Morgan P.M. 2U . R. F. Gonld P.G. Deacon , H. Clifchatn 1017, orders of tire intestine ;' . Pimple:;, blotches, inflammations of the skin, muscular J pains, neuralgic affections , an I enlarged glands can be effectively overcome . Williams 15, R. J. Harvey 197, II. E- o Grand Treasure ,*, Prod by using Hollowny's remedies according to the " ir*stn*.c:ions " accompanying Binobea P.G.S., J. Badkin , H. Massev P.M. 1928. ,kc. &c. e**ih pa<*!'e*/. 193—Confidence , Hercules Tavern , Leadonhall Street , nt 7. (Inst -uoti-vn) DIAEY FOR THE WEEK. 22-i—United Strengih . The Hope, Staihooe Sira 't, Regent's Park, at 8 (In) 511—Zetland, Anderton's Hotel, Fleet Stroot We shall be obliged if the Secretaries of the various Lodges 533—La Tolerance, Portl and Hote" , Great Portland Street , at 8. (lust) throughout the Kingdom will favour us with, a list of their 720—Panmure, Balham Hotei , Bilhara, at 7. (Instruction) Pays of Meetings, &c, as we have decided to insert only those 781—Merchant Navy. Silver Tavern , Burdett-road , fi. (Instruction) that are verified by the Officers of the several Lodges. 813— Vew Concord. Jolly Farmers, Southgate-road, N. (Instruction)¦ 862—Whittington, Rod Lion, Poppin's Court , Fleet Street, at *. Uasfceu.0 .) 90'—Burgoyne, Gaoso aud Gridiro n, St. Pa-il' s C mrjhy ird, at 7. 'Instruct) 1475—Peckham, Lord Wellington Hotol, 516 Old Kent Koad, at 8. (In-true.) SATUBDAY, 28th JANUARY. 1491—Athenteum , Athenamm, Camden Road, N. 1*>21—Duke ot" ConnaujUt, Rival rid vac I. Mure Strcat, Hiokney, at 8. (Cn it.) 179—Manchester, Yorkshire Grey, London St., Tottenham Court Rd., at 8. (In) 1585—Royal Commemoration , Fox and Houn Is Hotol , D *. tticlnnal-rd. S.W 198—Percy. Jolly Farmers', Southgate Road . N., 8. (Instruction) , Georg a In , Lawisbam, at 8. (Instruction) 1276—Star, Five Bells, 165 New Cross Road, S.E., at 7, (Instruction) 16 Jl—Ravensbourne 160 1—Wanderers , Victoria MansionsRestaurait , Victoria-st., S.W., at7.30 (In) 1288—Finsbury Park, Cock Tavern, Highbury, at 8, (Instruction) 1682—Beaconsfield , Chequers, Mar^h Street, Walthamstow, at 7.30. (Inst.) 1384—Earl of Zetland, Royal Edward , Triangle, Hackney, at 7. (Instruction) , Betvelev Arm s John Street, Miy Fair, at 8. (Inst.) 1624—Eccleston , Crown and Ancior, 79 Ebury Street 1G31—Londesborough , 3.W., at 7. (Inst) Rothesay. Inns of Court Hotel, Lincoln's Inn Fields 1679—Henry Muggerid 1687—The ge, Masons' Hall Tavern, E.G. 1766—St. Leonard. Town Hall, Shoreditoh 1706—Orpheus , Freemasons' Hall, W.C. 1922—Earl of Lathom, Siation Hotol, O mbevwell New Road, S.E., at 8. (In) 1871—Gostling-Murray, Town Hall, Hounslow ' 1963—Duke of Albany, 153 Battersea Park Road, S.W., at 7.30. (Instruction) 2012—Chiswick , Windsor Castle Hotel, King Street, Hammersmith, at 7.30. (In) RA 177—Domatic , Union Tavern, Air Street, Regen t Street , at 8. (Inst.) Sinai Chapter of Improvement, Union , Air Street, Regent Street , W., at 9 ' 720—Panmuro, Goose and Gridiron , St. Paul's Churchyard , at 7. (Inst.) R.A. 1329— Sphinx, Surrey Masonic Hall RA , Camberwell, S.E. R!A! 933—Doric , 202 Whitechape l Road, E., at 7.30. (Instruct on) 149—Peace, Private Rooms, Melthara R A 1471—Islington , Cock Tavern , Highbury 30-i—Prince George, Private Rooms, Bottoms, Eastwood M M —Grand Masters, 8A Red Lion Square, W.C, at 7 (Instruction) 1293—Bnrdett , Mitre Hotel, Hampton Court M M —Thistle, Freemasons' Tavern, W.C, at 8. (Instruction) 1462—W harnclift'e . Rose and Crown Hotel, Penistone 74—Athol, Masonic Hall, Severn-street. Brrmrngham K.T.—Alpass, Masonic Hall, Liverpool Athol . Bowling Green Hotel, Denton K.T. 16—Prudence, Freemasons' Hall 210—Duke of , Ipswich 274—Tranquillity, Boar's Head Inn, Newchurch, near* Mincha'tar 290—Huddersfield , Masonio Hall, South Parade, Hu Lbr-field MONDAY, 30th JANUARY . '98—Harmony, Masonic Rooms, Ann-streei, Rochdale 22—Loughborough , Gauden Hotel, Clapham 326—Moira , Freemasons' Hail, Park-street. Bristol , at 7.30. (Instruction) Lion and Lamb, Wigton 46—Strong Man, Bell and Bush, Ropemaker St., Finsbury, E.C , at 7 (In) 327—Wigton St. John. 79—Pythagorean, Ship Tavern, Greenwich 363-Koystone, Now Inn , Whitwortb inc er ty Bailway Tavern, Railway Place 106—Northern Counties, Freemasons' Hall, Mapla-strea ' , M J vcistlo-o i -Ty- i) ?£J~ o ; ' ' , Fenchurch Street at 7. (In) ' ;?2~SJ" ,fame8's Union, Union Tavern, Air-street, W., at 8 (Instruction) 417_Faith and Unanimity, Masonic Hall , Dorc nsSer 648—Wellington, White Swan, High-street, Deptford, at 8 (Instruction) 429— Royal Navy, Royal Hotol , Ramsgate DenmaT, 471—Silurian, Freemasons' Hall , Dock-street, JTj .vpor;, JXoaui iL'.H iiro i?ot~Sose of **» Gaudon Hotel, Clapham Road Station, at 7.30. (Inst 1 Hall Ludlow 1227—Upton , Three Nuns, Aldgate, E., at 8. (Instruction) ' ' 611—Marches, Masonic , 1425-Hyde Park, Porchester Hotel, Loinster Place, Cleveland Gardens, at 8 (1 n) 625—Devonshire, Norfolk Hotel, Glossop hrey Chetham , Freemasons' Hall, Ooopar-streJt , Umuhostor ?i<5iri?i3ice Leopold, Printing Works, 202 Whitechapel Road, E„ at 7 i Inst ) 645—Hump 1*29—Marquess of Ripon, Queen's Hotel, Victoria Park, at 7.30 (In 673—St. John, Masonic HaU, Liverpool , at 8. (Instru .-.tion) 1507—Metropolitan , The Moorgate, Finsbury Pavement 678—Earl Ellesmere, Church Hotel, Kersloy, Farnwirth , noar Boltou , B.C., at 7.3J (Inst.) Freemason' HaU, Railway-street, CloclcUeaton < al Commemoration , Railway Hotel, High Street 750—Friendship, iSir "5?,-T , Putney, at 8. (T a ) B);:>.i 1608-Kilbnrn , 46 South Molton Street, Oxford Street, W„ at 8. (Inst ) 838—Franklin, Peacock and Royal Hits!, 1615—Bayard , Masonic Hall, 33 Golden-square 972—St. Augustine. M asonic HaU, Cantoruii-/. 11 \ itr.i ; .1 > \) est Smi'hfield New Market Hotel, King Street 992—St. Thomas, Griffin Hotol, Lower Brougat-ia iono~^- , Smithfield , at 7 (In ) , Masonic Hal l , Worshtp-strj *; , [{ ill ;H~£.lngsIarid - Cock Tavern, Highbury, N., at 8.30 (Instruction) 1010—Kingston emnr Masonic Hall, Liverp-ol lw7r~*l ' Seven Sisters Hotel, Page Green , Tottenham , 8. fins') 1013—Royal Victoria, 1745—Farringdon , Holborn Viaduct Hotel 1037—Portland , Portland Hall, Portland. (In*V:A5 -,l>i.) Ambl-o 1063—Mailing Abboy , Bear Inn, West Mall iu ,', Kjai Jom ~f'*, s°. Baron's Court Hotel, West Kensington. (Instruction) 1- ehvy East Dulwich Hotel, East Dulwich. 1085—Hartington , Masonic Hall . Gowor-stwjt , Dm/ o«2, S ?' and (Instruction) 1091—Erme. Erme House, Ivybridge, Davo i ^021—Queer,i s (Westminstei) Marylebone, Criterion , W., at 8. (Inst ) R.A. 1201—Eclectic , Freemasons' Hall. W.C. * ' 1167—Alnwick, Masonic Hall, Clayport-3trc . a) • 87:1—Southwark , Sir Garnet Wolseley, Warndou St., RithcrliitUs Naw R1. (lu) Metropolitan Chapter i f improvement, Whito Hut , Oa mon Scree- , at 0.3i> 1153— .S'-.utii'irii Star. I 'ii. 'asan', Staugate , Wo.st*ni isr.or.hr dgj , at i (lust.) R.A. 704-C'amden , the Moorga e, 15 Finsbury Pavement, E.G., at 8. (Inst ) 1178—Perfect Ashlar, Bridge House Hotel , S vi-.'-i .v.irk 126— Siicr. t Temple , Cross Keys Inn , Burnley 1^78— burden Courts, Swan Tav rn , Hat. .ail Greau Roal , K., at *. (Instruat) 241—Merchants , Masonic Hull. Livernool (Instruction) I 13Hi!—St. John , Three Crowns Tavorn , Mile I'" rid Roa l, K. ([ istrajti >•;) 299-Emulation , Bull Hotel , Dartord ; 1J39—St' i ekH-dH . Masons' T-ivera , Misans' Avon to , hi. J., at 7.S) (i^.tr. -c.i / ') Sin—Uninrs , Frccmar-crr s' Hnll , Cnstlo-street , Carlisle 1351—St. Clement Danes , 26.> Strand 857—Apollo University . Masonic Hall , Oxford 13^ )1—United Service , Greyhound , Rich -a) id ¦ ¦ '¦ 4-18—St. James, Freemasons' H-ib , St. John 's Piiice , Hilit' 1I >- -. - :V: P. O CI -.I I Citl , M- .- - ;!.:: -' . -i i.i- \ .• •: -. - ' i\ -I . S) a\ . ' * . . .. . ¦ (ln.lt| 403—East Surrey of Concord , Greyhound Hotel , Coyd,ui , ai 7 15. (lust.) 1539—Surrey Vasonic Ilnil , Surrey Mno lie Uil , ¦ i, i . . : , i.'.S. ¦ ¦ : ¦ - ' ¦ 573— Pcrscvcriir.ee, Shenstone Hotel , Hales Owen 1 .5 i — .'. ¦iri!MU..' n, . I' . n ii •: ' -: D i v u • , .- . !.. ' . . • • 1 1 i < (fn) 1358—Tcrba-i , Town Hall , Paignton 1571—f.copold , Austin 's Iiotol , 7 Lou iou H-w.^;,. V.. .'., 'i. /.;, ilintruction) 1479-HnlFcy, Toiui Hali , St. Albans 16)2 — .Sir Hugh Mydilelioo , White Horse T.iveiM. KI V. - . - >o > '¦ t - <. i (..-n- .ia.- f 1560-Ellington , Town HaU Maidenhead '1'licberton Strent.) N.. a- -> M SII - O .- O .H 1636— St. Cecilia , Royal Pavilion , Bri ghton 1012—West Middlesex , Public ; Hall , Ei-dug Dean , a'. 7.4"). (t istraation) ¦ 1633—Brownrigg, Alexandra Hotol , Park R-):id , X u-irit n , at S. (Instruct-on • 161-4—Covent 'iiirdon , Criterion . vV., n-. .s. ' tu-. r.i«ti i i| 1323-Roynl Clstrer cs, Ala-onir- Uall , Clare, duff ilk 1622—Rose , Stirlintr Castle Hotel. Church Street. , 0am icrwo '.l. (lustra tiot.) 2146—Surbiton , Spread Eagle Coffee Tavern , Surbitorr. (Instructi on) L.25—T iedej-.-i r. Wellirigion Arms , .Ve iling oi Rui . ii i .v, .'., it 7.1J. (iu.) R.A. 124—Concord , Freemasons' Hal l , Old Elvot, Durham 1672—Mornrng ton , London Tavern , Feachurcli-sSroat R.A. US—Stalfoi-dshiic Knot , Freemasons ' Hall , H urley 167:'—Langton , White Hart , Abchureh La-ie , W.C , at 5.3.) . (Lastrnctiar.) 1677—I' rusadei-s, old Jerusalem 'i'av . -" -. I i-iu 's if- .tr, ;, Oi uric J i.vail , .it a (I ul) WE DNESDAY, 1st FEBRUARY. 1724—Kaisir-i-Uind , Regent Masonic H ill , Air-rt ¦*!-., vV 1741—Ko.yal Savoy, 1' orkshire Grey, iion.loa Strjet, SV., at 3 (InitraiLio .) Grand Chapter , Freemasons ' Hail , at 0 1 765—Trinity College, Gl Weymouth S,.-a;" 3—Fidel ty, Alfred , Roman Road , Barnsbury . at 3. (Instractiou) 1772—Pimlico 30—United Mariners ', Ti; , Morpeth Arms Tavern, Millbank e Lugard, Pcckha tl, at T.'io. (Instruction) 1790—Old England , Masonic Hall, New Thomtoj IIj i "h 72—Royal Jubilee, 3Iitre, Chru cery Laac, W.C, at S. (Instruction) 1791—Creaton , Wheatsheaf Tavern, Goldhawk Ko.i l "•" —Mount Lebanon, George Inn Hi , Sia iaa.-li B is i. (Xa . \ , gh Street, Boroug h, at 8. (Inst) U'EO—S.nithgatc, Railway Hotel, New Southgate. at '.-».' (la-tr.i;uJJI R.A. 753—Prince Frederick William, Lord's Hotel. St. John's Wood, afc 8. In.) 1528—Fort, Masonio HaU, Newquay, Cornwall. R.A. 1471—North London, Northampton House, St. Paul's Road, Canonbury, 1657—Albert Edward, Bush Hotel, Hexham. «t 8: (Iratruction) 1561—Morecambe, M&sonic Hall. E.lwar l-straot, Moriain'*) . Lxnoi-'iire. M.M. 197—Studholme , Masonic Hall, 33 Golden-square 1648—Princo of Wales. Freemasons' Hall, Sile.n- *trjat , lirild> -d. M.M. 199—Duke of Connaught, Haverlock, Albion-rd., Dalston , at S. (Inst.) 1664—Gosforth . Freemasons' Hall, High-stro a ";. dt)-;*)!-tb General Lodge of l ustruction, Masonic Hall, New Stroo., Birmingham, at 8 24—Newcastle-on-Tyne, Freemasons' Hall, Grainger-st., Newcastle. ham 31—United Industrious, Masonio Room, Canterbury R.A.—General Chapter of Improvement. Masonio Hall, Birming 38—Union , Council Chamber, Chichester R.A. 170—All Souls', Masonic Hall, Weymouth 41—Royal Cumberland , Masonic Hall, Old Orchard-street , Bath R.A. 271—Lennox, Royal Pavilion, Brighton 60—Knights of Malta , George Hotol Hinckley, Leicestershire R.A. 359—Peace, Freemasons' Hali , Aloion Terrace, Southampton . K-T Hotel, Georgo-straet, Ashtou-under-Ly 123—Lennox, Freemasons' Hall, Richmond, Yorkshire .—Loyal Volunteers, Queens Arms 215—Com merce, Commercial Hotel, Haslingdon 249—Mariners , Mnsonic Hall , Liverpool 254—Trinity, Craven Arms Hotel, Coventry SATURDAY , 4th FEBRUARY . 266—Napthali, Masonic Hall, Market-place, Heywood General Committee Boys' School, Freemasons' HaU. at 4 269—Fidelity, White Bull Hotel, Blackburn 142—St. Thomas, City Terminus Hotel, Cannon Street 179—Manchester, Yorkshire Grey, London St., Tottenham Court Rd., at 8 (In) 289—Fidelity, Masonic Hall, Carlton-hill, Leeds (Instruction) 294—Constitutional , Assemoly Rooms, Beverley, Yorks 198—Percy, Jolly Farmers' Tavern, Southgate-road , N., at 8 295—Combermere Union, Macclesfield Arms, Macclesfield 1275—Star, Five Bells. 155 New Cross-road, S.E., at 7. (Instruction) 300—Minerva, Pitt and Nelson , Ashton-under-Lyne 1288—Finsburv Park. Cock Tavern, Hrghbury, at 8 (Instruction) 309—Harmony, Red Lion, Fareham 1364—Earl of Zetland, Royal Edward, Triangle, Hackney, at 7 (Instruction) 317—Affability, Freemasons' Hall, Oooper-streefc , Manchester. 1559—New Cross, New Cross Hall, New Cross 360—Pomfiet, Abington Street, Northampton 1572—Carnarvon , Albion Tavorn, Aldersgate-street 419—St. Peter, Star and Garter Hotel Wolverhampton. 1622—Rose , Surrey Masonic Hall, Camberwell 425— Cestrian, Grosvenor Hotel, Chester 1624—Eccleston, Crown and Anchor, 79 Eoury Street , S.W., at 7 (Instruction) 432—Abbey, Newdegate Arms, Nuneaton 1949—Brixton , Brixton Hall, Acre Lane, Brixton 446—Benevolent, Town Hall, Wells, Somersetshire. 2012—Chiswick, Windsor Castle Hotel, King Street, Hammersmith, at 7.30, (In.) 509—Tees, Freemasons' Hall, Stockton, Durham. Sinai Chapter of Imnrovemenc, Union , Air-street , Regenc-so., Vf., at 8 639—St. Matthew, Dragon Hotel.jWalsall. R.A. 173- Phcenix, Freemasons' Hall, W.C. 7— 0rtland R.C. 67-Studholme, Masonic Hall, 33 Golden-square £ ,, ' MaB°mc Rooms, Towa Hall, Stoke-upon-Trent . 792—Pelham™ Pillar, Masonic HaU, Bullring-lane, Great Grimst y 1458—Truth . Private Rooms, Conservative Club. Newton Heath, Manchester 913—Pattison, Lord Raglan Tavern, Plumsteid 1466—Hova Ecclesia, Old Ship Hotel, Brighton 971—Trafalgar . Private Room, Commercial Street, Batley M.M. 14—Prince Edward's. Station Hotel, Stansfield , Todmorden 976—Royal Clarence, Blue Ball, Bruton, Somerset 1012—Prince of Wales, Derby Hotel , Bury, Lancashire 1074—Underley, Masonic Room, Market-place, Kirkay Lonsdale 1088—Royal Edward, Commercial Inn, Stalybrid 'e 1231—SaviJe, Royal Hotel, Elland T id FREIIASOK 'S CHRONICLE , 1282—Ancholme, Foresters* Hall, Brigg, Lincolnshire 1284—Brent , Globe Hotel, Topsham, Devonshire A Weekly Record of Masonic Intelligence. 1304—Olive Union, Masonic Hall, Horncastle, Lincolnshire Reports of United Grand Lodge are published with the Special Sanction of 1367—Beaminster Manor, White Hart Hotel. Beaminster H.R.H. the Prince of Wales the it. W. the Grand Master of England. 1379—Marquess of Ripon, Masonic Hall, Darliagt *n 1384—Equity, Alforde Chambers, Widu.es 'HHE FREEMASON'S CHRONICLE will be forwarded direct 1473—Bootle, Town Hall, Bootle, Lancashire X from the Office , Belvidere Works, Hermea Hill, Pentonville, N., 15U0- Walpole, Bell Hotol, Norwich on recei pt of Poat Office Order for the amount. Intending Sub- 1504—Red Rose of Lancaster, Starkie's Arms Hotel, Padiha a* , near Burnley scribers should forward their full Addresses, fco prevent mistakes. 1513—F-iendly, King's Head Hotel, Barnsley payable to VV. W. MORGAN 1514—Thornhill, Masonic Room, Dearn House, Lindley Poat Office Orders to be made , 1580—Oranbonrne, Red Lion Hotel, Hatfield , Herts, at 8. (Instruction) at Penton Street Office. Cheques crossed " London and County." 1639—Watling-street , Cock Hotel, Stoney Stratford, Bucks The Terms of Subscription (payable in advance) to THE FREE- 1770—Vale of White Horse, Savings Bank, Faringoou MASON'S CHRONICLE are- 1807—Loyal Wye, Builth, Breconsuire 1817—St. Andrew's, Cambridge Hotel, Shoeburyaos * Twelve Months, post free - - £0 13 6 1829—Bnrrell, George Hotel cjhoreham , ditto • 0 7 0 2043—Kendrick, Masonio HaU, Greyiriars R^ad , Raading Six Months, 2050—St. Trinians, Masonic HaU, Loch Parade, D juntas, Isle of Alan Three Months ditto - - 0 3 6 R.A* 187—Charity Freemasons' Hall, Park Street, Bristol R.A. 302—Charity, New Masonic HaU, Dariey-street, Bradford R.A. 337—Confidence, Masonic Hall, BrownhilL Vale, Upper Mill R.A. 496—Mount Edgcumbe, Masonic Rooms, St. Austell R.A. 581—Rectitude , Corporation Hotel,Tipping-st., Ard.vick, Opanshaw, Man SCALE OF CHARGE S FOR ADVERTISEMENTS - R.A. 587—Howe, Masonic Hall, New Street, Birmingham R.A. 768—Bridgwater, Freemasons' Hall, Runcorn, Cuashire Per Page -£8 8 0 M.M. 10—Cheltenham and Keystone, Masouic HaU, Cheltenham M.M. 53—Britannia, Freemasons' Hall, tiheiheld Back Page £10 10 0 Births, Marriages and Deaths, ls' per line. PBIDAY, 3rd FEBRUAKY. General Advertisements, Trade Announcements, &o., single Metropolitan Masonic Benevolent Association, 155 Fleet-street , E.C. at 8. 30 column, 5s per inch. Doub'e column Advertisements ls Emulation Lodge of Improvement, Freemasons' HaU . at 7 per line. Special terms for a series of insertions on 25—Robert Burns, Portland Arms Hotel, Groat Portland Street , VV., at 8. (In ] 167—St. John's, York aud Albany Hotel, Regent's Park , N. vV., at 8. (Inst.) application. 607—United Pilgrims. Surrey Masonic Hall, Camberwell, at 7.3J. (Inst.) Advertisers will find THE FREEMASON'S CHRONICLE an exception ally 706—Florence Nightingale, Masonic Hill , .Vrliu.n cStraat , .Vuohvica Advertisements of every class. 765—St. James, Pnnceas Victoria Tavern, Rothorhithe , at 8. (Instruction) good medium for 766—William Preston, St. Andrew's Tavorn, George St., Bakor St., at 8, (In 7bO—Royal Alfred , Star and Garter, Kew Bridge, at 8. (Instruction) 834—Ranelagh, Six Bells, Hammersmith. (Instruction) 890—Hornsey, Freemasons' HaU, W.C Agents, from whom copies can always be had :— 933—Doric, Duke's Head, 79 Whitechapel Road, at 8. (Instruction) Messrs C URTICE and Co., 13 Catherine Street, Strand. 1056—Metropolitan , Portugal Hotel , Fleet Street, E.G., at 7. (lustruetiou) Messrs. H. DARBYSHIBE and Co., 9 Red Lion Court, E.C* Fishmongers' Arms Hotel 1185—Lewis, , Wood Green, at 7.10. (Instruction ) and 43A Market Street Manchester. 1228—Beacontree, Green Man, Leytonstone. (Instruction) , ITCHIE 6 Red Lion 0 mrc, E.C. lairs— Royal Standard, Alwyne Caatle, St. Paul's Road , Canonbury, at 8. (In) Mr. R , 1366—Clapton , White Hart, Lower Clapton, at 7.30. (Instruction) Messrs. SIMPSON Bros., Shoe Lane. 1381—Kennington , The Horns. Kenning on. (Instruction) Mr. H. S IMPSON, 7 Red Lion Conrt, E.C. of Ripon, Metropolitan Societies 1489—Marquess Asylum, Balls Pond Road VV. H. SMITH and Son 183 Strand. 1627—Royal Kensington, Freemasons' Hall, W.O. Messrs. , 15 Great Qaeea Street W.C. 1642—E. Carnarvon , Ladbroke Hall, Netting Hill, at 8. (Instruction) Me-srs. SPENCER a-id Co, , 1716—All Saints, Town Hall, Poplar Messrs. STEEL and JONES, 4 Spring Gardens, Charing Cross. 1815—l'enge, Thicket Hotel, Anerley M<*. G. VICKEKS, Angel Court, Strand. 20-sO—The Aubey Westminster, King's Arms, Buckingham Palace Road, S.W., at 7.30. (Instruction) Mr. U. TICKERS, 317 Strtnd. R. A.—Panmure 0. of Improvement, Stirling Castle, Church Street, Camber well , Freemasons' HaU, W.C. R.A. 8—British cloth lettered, R.A. 7H—Py tijagoreuu. Portland Hotel, London Street, Greenwich. (Inst). Crown Svo price 2s 6d, R.A. 259—Prince of Wales, Willis's Rooms, King Street, St. James's R.A. 820—Lily of Richmond, Greyhound, Richmond, at 8. -.Improvement) IMitomttu ni fpamfc %i\m\ mi fflmmm, R.A. 890—Hornsey, Porchester Hotel, Leinster Place, Cleveland Squa re Paddington, W. (Improvement) By Bro. JAMES STEVENS, P.M., P.Z. &c. M.M.—Old Kent, Crown aud Cushion, London Wall, E.C. (Instruction) '' May he read wifch advantage by the whole Craft. ' —Sunday Times. M.M. 8—Thistle, Freemasons' Tavern, W.C. -* Grand Lodge should at once set to work to secure the desired uniformity.' M.M. 355—Royal Savoy, The Moorgate, Finsbury Pavement, E.O., at 7.30. (In) —Sheffield Post. 44—Friendship, Freemasons' Hall, Cuopor-screet , Manchester " Tne subject is ably argued by tho author."— Western Daily Post . 81—Doric , Private Room, Woodbridge, Sud'olk. '" Useful and valuable in the highest degree."—Exeter Gazette. 127—Union, Freemasons' Hall, Margate " Will have a material effect on the future of Masonic Ritual."—South 219—Prndence, Masonic Hall, Todmorden. Western. Star. many variations in the language used by different 242—St. George, Guildhall, Doneaster. " The author adduces Preceptors." • Cox' s Legal Monthly Circular. 306—Allied , Masonic Hall, Kelsail-street, Loo:U —Northampton Guardian. 442—St. Peter, Masonic Hall,Peterborough " Ought to bo in the hands of every Mason." Public Hall, tfiiitioii Road ; " To Freemasons generally it will be found useful and valuable, and vra 463—Chigwell, , loughton , a " 7.3J. (Cistr.iati in) commend it to their notice accordingly."— Surrey County Observer. 621—Truth , Freemasons' Hall, Fitzwlli i n-s;,rjj, . Hi l Ur - iai i. " Bro. Stevens's motion for a Committee on the subject of Uniformity of 571—Loyal Berkshire of Hope, White Hart Hotel , Newbury Ritual was carried by a large majority."—Freemason ' s Chronicle report of Grand 601—St. John, Wrekin Hotel, Wellington, riabp Lodge mating, 3rd December 1879. 6tso—Belton, Adelphi Hotel, Liverpool 7u9—lnvicta , BanK-street Hall, Ashford Sent, by post, on receipt of stamps, by the Author, Bro. JAMES 837—De Grey and Ripon, Town Hall, Ri - *a STEVENS, 8 Queen Street Place, London, E.C. ; or by Bro. W. W. 839—Royal ijloucestershne, uell Hutoi , Gloucestar MORGAN , Belvidere Works, Hermes Hill , Pentonville, London, N- 09B— Welchpool Runway, fe tation, VVelcaaaol lliau—±.uru iiuiiuiu, > ,"' »"ngto u HJI1', JJ.U 11U2—Mirfield , Assembly Huoms, Easttnorpe, Mirfield * properly carried out and personally attended 333—Athelstan, Town Hall, Atherstoue, *V arw.c.< . 387—OiiorHon , Masonic Hooms, OUONWJ. Cm j .u 'iy in FUNERALSLondon and Country, by Bro. G. A. SUTTON, 17 Newcastle 93—Hamer, Masonic HaU, Liverpool- at 8, (Instruction) Street, Strand. W.C. Monument-} erected, Valuations made. Price 8s 6i, Crown 8uo, cloth, gilt. THB THEATRES, AMUSEMENTS, &c. MASONIC PORTRAITS. FIBST SEEIES. DRURY L ANE.-Every day, at 1*30 an d 7*30, PUSS IN BOOTS. COVENT GARDEN. —Every day, at 1*30 and 7, JACK AND THE BEAN- RBTBINTBD JBOH " THB FBBBMABON ' S C HBONICLB. " STALK. LYCEUM. —Every evening, at 8*15, A WINTER 'S TA LE. Preceded by a Farce. LIST OF PORTRAITS. HAYMARKET —Every evening at 8, WET PAINT. At 8-30, PARTNERS. TWO IN THE MORNING. At 8*30 BBOT HBB . MlK ISIBB. CRITE RION. —Every evening at 8, , 1 OUB LlTBBABT 17 THI CH BISTIAN THE TWO ROSES. 2 A DisTurouisHBD M ASON . 18 THB M VSTIO . 3 T HB M AN OF ENBBGY 19 A M ODBL M ASOIT . GAIETY.-This day, at 2, MISS ESMERALDA . Every evening, at 8, 4 F ATHBB T IMB , 20 A Cat*? FBOM J O **I? A . FRANKENSTEIN. 5 A CORCT BB STOKB . 21 A PtXT jAB OF MA SONBY. Tag ; OLYMP IC.-Every evening at 7 30, OUR NEW MAN. At 8, THE 6 C RAFTSMAN . 22 BATABD . TICKEE OF LEAAE MAN. 7 T HB G O WNSMAN . 23 A R IGHT H AND M AS*. T ASTBBN TAB UB ITIZEN BOTHBB THE BELLS OF HASLEMERE 8 A G S . J 24 O C B . ADELPHI. —Every evening at 8, . At 7*15, 0 T HB KtrtGHT B BBAITI ; • 25 Aw ASI.B P BBOBPTOB . Farce. 10 TBS OotOGBNAB IAW. 26 AN ANO IBNT B B ITON. PRINCESS'S —Every evening at 7* 15, UNCLE TOM'S CABIN. 11 A Z BAI.OU 3 O FFICBB , 27 T HB ABTIST . 12 T HB S OLDIBB . 28 T HB F ATHBB OF THB L ODGB . SAVOY. —Every evening at 8*30, H.M.S. PINAFORE ; or , THE LASS 13 Fsou UffOBB THB O BOWN . 29 A SHINING LIGHT . THAT LOVED A SAILOR. Followed by, HOMBURG. 14 O UB H BBOCI .B8. 30 Air ABT STIJDBN T. —Everv evening at 8, A SHOWER OF BLACKS. At 8*45 15 A M SBOHANT TERRY'S. , THE P BINOB . 31 THB MiH»M WOMAN HATER. 16 THB OnnBOHMAir . 32 SOIDIBB OF F OBTUHB . 33. "O ID MUG." PRI NCE OP WALES 'S.—Every evening at 8*30, DOROTHY. At 7*46, JUBILATION. ST. JAMES'S. —This evening at 8*39, A SCRAP OF PAPER. At 7*55 Second Series, Grown 8vo, Oloth, price 3s Qd OLD CRONIES. VAUDEVILLE. -Every evening at 8*45, FASCINATION. Preceded post free. by a Farce. OPERA COM iaUE. -Every evening at 8, MY LITTLE GIRL. At 8*15, AS IN A LOOKING GLASS. MASONIC PORTRAITS. GLOBE. —Every evening, at 8, THE GOLDEN LADDER. At 7*15, FARCE. COM WDY.-Every evening at 9, THE ARABIAN NIGHTS. At 8, LADY SKETCHES FORTUNE. OF STRAND.-Every Evening, at 8*15, BABETTE. At 7-30, A MERRY MEETING. DISTINGUISHED FREEMASON S. TOOLE 'S.-This Evening, nt 7'30, NAMESAKES. At 8*30, DOT. At 10*15, ICI ON PARLE FRANCAIS. R BPBIKTBD FBOM "T HB F BEBMASON ' S CHKONICIB ." AVENUE .—Every evening at 8, THE OLD GUARD. At 8*30, A CUP OF B-x G. BLIZARD ABBOTT, OP LODGE N O . 1385, TEA. ROYALTY. —Every evening, at 8*15, LA MASCOTTE. ABSOOIATB OI K ING ' S COLLEGB , LONDON . STANDARD —At 7, JACK THE GIANT KILLER. .-Everv evening, at 7*30, SINDBAD AND THE LITTLE OLD SURREY ' LIST OF "P ORTRAITS . MAN OF THE SEA. WELLS. -Every evening at 7*30, BLUFF KING HAL. NKSTOR AN INSTALLING MASTER SADLER'S (Bro. W. Hyde Pullen , 33 deg., Past (Bro. W. Biggs, Past Pr ov. G.S. SV PAVILION —Every evening, at 7*15 , ROBINSON CRUSOE. G.S.B., Past Dep. P.G.M. Hants ,! Wilts , and Past Pro v. G. bee! S GRAND CIR QUE —Every day, at 2*30 and 7*30. Assistant Secretary Sup . Coun- Berks and Bucks). HBNGLER ' cil. A. and A. Rite.) A VETE RAN NORTH " LONDON COLOSSEUM .—Every evening, FOSSETT'S CIRCUS. T HE STATESMAN (Bro. W. Kelly, Past Prov . G.M. and (The RightHon. Earl of Carnarvon , Prov.G. Sup. Leicestershire and MOORE AND BURGESS MINSTRE LS, St. James ' s Hall. — 33 deg., Pro Grand Master , Pro Rutland , Pro v. G.M.M.M . Lei- Every evening at 8 ; Monday s, Wednesdays , and Saturdays , at 3 and 8. Grand Z., Past G.M.M.M., and cestershire). MOHAWK MINSTRELS , R oyal Agricultural Hall. — Every Past M.P.S.G. Commander A. A GRAND STEWARD and A. Rite . evening, at 8. -Br 0# John Word sworth , 30 de" THB TREASURER Past G. Steward , Past ' EGYPTIAN HALL.—Every day at 3 and 8, Messrs . MASKELYNE AND Prov ' (Bro . F. Adlard , P.M. and Treasurer G.J. W. W. Yorkshir e, and Pr ov COOKE. Royal York Lodge of Perse vor- G.M.M.M. W. Yorkshir e), ST. GEO RGE'S HALL —Mr. and Mrs . GERMAN REED 'S Entertain- ance , No. 7). ViR TeriTAS ment. 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