in his Province has been very nearl CONTENTS. y doubled, and there has been LEADERS— PAGE. a proportionate increase in the Royal Arch. In the Mark Degree he West and its Provincial ...... 507 is, and for the last 22 years has been , Prov. G. Mark Master The Recent General Court of Govenors of the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys ...... ••¦ ¦¦• ... 5°7 of Lancashire, and in addition , was for the three years from Provincial Grand Lodge of Berkshire ...... " ...... SoS 18 8 to 188 1 G. Master of the Mark G. Lodge. Till a year or Provincial Grand of Warwickshire ...... 50S 7 Provincial Grand Lodge of ...... 509 two since he was Great of the of the Temple, Provincial Grand Mark Lodge of Hants and the Isle of Wight ...... 510 Provincial Grand Chapter of Berkshire ...... 510 of which he is still Kni ght , and for many Supreme Grand Chapter of (Agenda Paper) ...... 510 years has presided over the Supreme Council , °, of Consecration of the Windsor Castle Mark Lodge, No. 519 ...... 510 33 Masters' Nigh t of the Doric Lodge, No. 2695, Harrogate ...... 511 the Ancient and Accepted Rite, as its M.P. Sovereign Craft Masonry ...... 511 Grand . As regards our Masonic Charitable Insti- MASONIC NOTES— tutions , he has always taken the greatest interest in their welfare Ouarterly Convocation of Supreme Grand Chapter (Agenda Paper) ... 515 , Masonic Banquet at the Mansion House ...... 515 and has at various times presided as Chairman at their Festivals. Provincial Grand Lodge of Northumberland ...... 515 Provincial Grand Mark Lodge of Middlesex ...... 515 Above all , ever since the installation of H.R.H. the Prince of Masonic Service at St. Martin 's Church , Gospel Oak ...... 515 WALES as M.W.G.M. and M.E.G.Z. of England Provincial Grand Lodge of West Yorkshire ...... 515 , Lord LATHOM Correspondence ...... 516 has held high office in Grand Lodge and Grand Chapter—from Craft Masonry ...... ,,. 516 1875 to 18 as Deputy Grand Master and Grand H., and since Royal Arch ...... 519 90 Mark Masonry ...... ,, ...... 519 the year 1S91 as Pro Grand Master and Pro Grand Z. In all Masonic Banquet at the Mansion House ...... 519 Red Cross of Rome and Constantine ...... 520 the various offices he has filled his first care has been to do his Instruction ...... 520 utmost to further the interests of Freemasonry, Masonic and General Tidings ...... 522 and we are glad to know that his fame as a Mason will be handed down to future generations of the Craft by the lod ges, chapters, and other WEST LANCASHIRE AND ITS PRO VINCIAL bodies which bear his name, or, rather, one or other of his titles, GRAND MASTER. as their designation. May the connection between Masonry and It must have been an unspeakable consolation to Bro. the him , which has resulted in so much honour to his lordship and such benefits to our Society, be preserved for many Earl of LATHOM , Pro G. Master, and Prov. G. Master of West years, notwithstanding the serious illness with which he has Lancashire, to know that , in the terrible domestic calamity which very just been overtaken of which the news reached us onl befel him , now about a twelvemonth since, he had the fullest , y a few hours after penning the above remarks ! The favourable reports that sympathy of his brother Masons, not only in his own Province of West Lancashire , but likewise throughout the whole English have since reached us are such as to justif y this hope. Craft. We both hope and believe , too, that having found him- self once again prepared to meet his brethren and resume , at THE RECENT GENERAL COURT OF GOVERNORS all events for a time, a portion of the many duties that OF THE ROYAL MASONIC INS TITUTEN devolved upon him he will derive additional comfort from the cordial welcome he received a short while since from the FOR BOYS. representatives of West Lancashire in Provincial Grand We regret exceedingly that the General Court of Governors and Lodge assembled. His lordshi p has always shown himself Subscribers of the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys should have so kindl y and sympathetic toward s all who have been adopted the course they did at their recent meeting of voting an brought in contact with him that he will not fail to honorarium to their Secretary out of the funds of the Charity. appreciate the more deep ly the kindliness and sympath y Let it be clearly understood that, in writing thus, we are not of others towards himself. Hence the feeling of pleasure with grudging the Secretary an honorarium. We have already spoken which we recorded last week the leading incident at the recent so hi ghly and so often of the eminent services he has rendered meeting of our West Lancashire brethren , when , in recognition to the Institution , both generally, since he ( was elected Io of the many and signal services he has rendered to this Province oiTice and took up his appointment in August, 1890, and particu- during the last five and twenty years, they presented him with a larly, in respect of the Centenary Festival in June last, that only testimony of their love and respect that was alike worthy of those who will not see would dream of charging us with such his lordshi p and the donors. There is no need for us to dilate churlish intention. There is not, indeed , a word that Bro. EVE , upon these services, or the services lie has rendered to Free- as Chairman of the Board of Management, in moving the reso- masonry generally—these, we believe, have been more than once lution , uttered in praise of Bro. McLEOD 'S efforts in connection described at length in these columns—but we need not hesitate with that now historic event, and the splendid success which about mentioning the princi pal offices he has held , or still holds, crowned them, to which we do not most willingly subscribe. But in the several branches of our modern system of Freemasonry. though we yield to none in our estimation of those efforts, we are It ^ 35 years since his lordship was appointed by the then M.W. of op inion that the Court of Governors has adopted a wrong course Grand Master'—the late Earl of Z ETLAND —S.G.W. of England , in its mode of recognising them. In the first place, we know of receiving a few days later the appointment of Grand Princi pal no special reason why the practice of leaving to the Board of Sojourner of Supreme Grand Chapter. In November, 18 72 , after Stewards the pleasure of presenting some more or less substantial serving for a time as Dep, P.G.M. of West Lancashire, he was token of their gratitude to their own honorary Secretary chosen to succeed the late Bro. Sir T HOMAS H ESKETH . Bart.. out of the surp lus at their own disposal should not have ¦is Prov. Grand Master, and was formally installed in been followed in this instance. Remembering, as we do, office early in the following year, while his appointment as G. that the Board of Stewards for the Girls' Centenary and the Superintendent of R.A. Masonry in the same Province, dates Benevolent Jubilee had considerable balances at their disposal from the 27th January, 18 73. Since then the number of lodges after defray ing the Festival expenses, we have some difficulty in imagining that, in the case of the recent Boys' Centenary, there forget, in our anxiety to show our appreciation of what one of will not be an even more considerable balance still. The ex- the Secretaries of our three Institutions has done, the services of penditure will have been heavier, but so, too, will the Fee Fund. his two colleagues, which were received with equal enthusiasm at Hitherto it has been the proud boast of English Masons that the the time. Bro. HEDGES was held to have achieved great things Festivals annuall y held in behalf of our Charitable Institutions when he was able to announce a Return of over £50,000, or more have not cost those Institutions one single penny, the whole of the than twice the sum that had ever previously been raised at any- proceeds of each recurring Festival having been paid over to Masonic Festival ; and Bro. T ERRY 'S efforts in respect of the the Institution in whose interest it was held. It is no ligh t Benevolent Jubilee.when he ultimately announced a total of £CIQ,000, matter that, for no particular reason of which we have any were likewise and very justly appreciated. Nor must we entirely knowledge, this wise rule should have been broken through on forget the 29 years' devoted services of Bro. BlNCKES , who, by this occasion , and the honoraria to the Secretary and his staff his great energy and ability, may be said, not only to have made our voted, not by the Stewards themselves out of the surplus moneys Boys' School what it is, but also to have materially assisted the two of their own Festival Fund , but by the Court of Governors out other Charities in becoming the splendid Institutions which of the funds of the Institution. Again , it is our op inion that every one acknowledges that they arc. Those services of Bro. Bro. EVE assumed a responsibility which cannot belong to BlNCKES have been handsomely recognised by Bro. McLEOD him , when he declared that " if there were any surp lus " from himself , and we are not belittling the great things the latter has the Stewards'Fee Fund , after the expenses of the Festival had been certainly accomplished , when we point out that what Bro , defrayed, " it would go to the Institution , and not to the Secretary BlNCKES achieved during his protracted Secretary ship and the or Clerks." These Fees are the property of the Stewards, successes of Bros. HEDGES and TERRY in 1S8S and 1892 who, when they have discharged all their liabilities , have the respectively, must be held to have paved the way in no slight ri ght to allocate any surplus that may remain to any person or measure [or his still greater triumphs since 1S90. persons, or utilise it for any purpose or purposes , they please. We have but little further to say, and that has reference The Institution itself has no voice whatever in the appropria- firstl y to the other two Institutions , which , in consequence of the tion of that surplus. The Stewards have a statement of accounts absorbing interest taken in the Boys' Centenary, raised together submitted to them at their usual final meeting, and the invari- about one-half of what they are able to announce at their able rule has been to vote a specific sum for distribution among ordinary anniversary gatherings. Under these circumstances, the Secretary 's clerks and the balance to the Secretary himself. we trust that until their next Festivals in February and May In cases where the balance has been very considerable , portions respectively have been celebrated , the field will be left as nearly of it have been paid over to the Institution with a view to clear to them as may be, so that they may be able to make good conferring the Vice-Presidency, or Vice-Patronshi p upon—let us the deficiencies of the present year. We further suggest say—the Hon. Treasurer and any other brother or brethren , that , for the present at all events, the lodges and brethren restrain' who may be held to have rendered some particular service in their rejoicings over the Boys' Centenary and their fulsome connection with the Festival. But we cannot call to mind a flattery ol'Bro. McLEOD for the successful manner in which he single instance in which any one but the Board of Stewards has discharged his duly within more modest limits , so that the itself has been allowed to have any voice in the distribu- other institutions may have at least a reasonable chance accorded tion of any surplus—for the very obvious reason that the Board them of making good the ground they have lost during the has the right to do what it pleases with its own funds. ' current year. The task of raising the require d ways and means Nor, as far as we are able to judge, has any sound reason been for the Girls' School and Benevolent Institution is hard enough given for departing from the policy which has been followed for under ordinary circumstances, but it will be harder still next several years past of appropriating the donations and subscrip- year, in consequence of the unprecedented success of this Boys' tions of the lodges and brethren wholly, or almost wholly, to the Centenari'. purposes of the Institution for which they are contributed. In 1888 , the Secretary of the Royal Masonic Institution for PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF BERKSHIRE. Girls was awarded a substantial increase of salary in recognition of his services at the Centenary , while the Board of Stewards, The following- is a list of the breth ren who where appointed to office in the above Provincial Grand Lodge, at the meeting of that body, which was after voting sums to the Clerks and others, gave Bro. H EDGES held at the Town Hall , Reading, on Friday, the 14th inst., on the installa- that which remained. In 1892 , the Secretary of the Royal tion of Bro. Lord Wantage, V.C., K.C. B., Lord Lieutenant of Berkshire, Masonic Benevolent Institution received an honorarium—as as Prov. G. Master : also did his clerks—voted him out of the surplus of the Bro. C. O. Burgess, P.M. 2460 ...... Prov. S.G.W. Stewards' Fees and the sums thus presented to the Secretary „ W. Bonny, P.M. 414 ••• ••• - Prov. J.G.W. „ Rev. J. L. Turbutt , Chap. 574 ...... \ p G Utia~ and one of his Clerks were supp lemented by small grants of „ Rev. F. F. Penruddock , S.D. 771 ...... ) Prov' U' Ps" 150 guineas and 50 guineas respectively, voted by the Com- „ G. F. Slade, P.M. 1887 ...... Prov. G. Reg. „ J. W. Martin , P.M. 414 ...... Prov. G. Sec. mittee of Management from the Funds of the Institution. In „ C. F. D yson, P.M. 771 ...... Prov. S.G.D. 1889, the most strenuous opposition was raised to the „ W. B. Biddies, W.M. noi ...... Prov. J.G.D. grant of a pension to Bro. BlNCKES on vacating the „ J. fi. Robertson , P.M. 1770 ...... Prov. G.S. of W. „ Ii. B. Ormond , P.M. 945 ...... Prov. G.D.C. Secretaryship, and a sum of £2500 was raised by sub- „ S. , jun., W.M. 574 ...... Prov. A.G.D.C. scri ption among the Craft and handed over to him , to prevent „ Major W. Nickolls , P.M. 222S ...... Prov. G.S.B. P " M °9 G. Std. Brs. the funds of the Institution from being burdened with the pay- „" D.n Wiltonw-iT , S.W.w 156G,rr ...... I) P™. ment of a,considerable sum of money annuall y. Other instances ,, Vernon Knowles, Org. not ...... Prov. G. Org. , W.M. G. Sec have since occurred in which the same objection to grants of „ E. H. Simmons 2043 ...... Prov. Asst. „ T. I. Boulting, P.M . 795 ...... Prov . G. Purst. money from the funds of our Charities for other than „ J. S. Tavener, P.M. 2437 ...... Prov. A.G. Purst . charitable purposes has been manifested ; and we regret that „ A. J. Lawrence, W.M. 414 ...... "| „ W. R. Cook , W.M. 1770 ...... I the authorities of the Boys' School should have thus reversed „ T. Pettit, W.M. 18S7 ...... )Prov. ¦ G. Stwds. the policy which has found favour for so many years with the „ A. H. Bull , Sec. 204 -, ...... | supporters of our Schools and Benevolent Institution. „ W. A. Cocks, P.M., Sec. 26 71 ...... J W. Hemming*, 1101 { Prov. G. Tylers. We have said that we do not grud ge Secretary "„ J. b. Stevens, 2043 ...... ) ' McLEOD an honorarium for the sp lendid services he has rendered ; but we do not hesitate to say that the PRO VINCIAL GRAND CHAPTER OF WARWICKS HIRE, amount that has been voted to him is extravagant. We consider it a duty, as well as an act 01 sound policy, for the governing The annual convocation of the above Provincial Grand Chapter was body of each of our Institutions to treat its officers generously; held on Monday, the 24th inst., at the Guy' s Chapter, No. .395. Leamington , but in this case a grant has been made which far and away exceeds when there were present Comps. George Beech , Prov . G.H., P.A.G.D.G. ht Hon. Lor ever)- amount that has been voted heretofore ; and great as have ling., acting Superintendent in the absence of Comp. the Rig T. Collins, P.P.A.G.D.C., ' Leigh, Grand Superintendent of the province ; J. been Bro. McLEOD S services, we do not regard them as being as H.; A. E. Fridlander, P.G.S.B. ling. ; W. Short, Prov.G.J. ; F. C*. of a nature to justif y so excessive a recognition . We must not Swinden , A.G.D.C. Eng., Prov. G.S.E. ; F. Glover, M. J. Davies, R. A. E. Pajne, C Davidson , W. M. Boddington , R. B. Morgan, W. F. Upon the motion of Bro. T. FORRESTER , seconded by Bro. Lord Tollad ay, T. S. Harvey, Dr. Wright Wilson , W. Bate, J. G. C Graham, , the financial statement was adopted. Bro. W. G OODACRE , Prov. Grand Sec, presented his H. Stanley, J. Rooker, W. G. Hills, J. G. Stackhouse, J. T. Harcourt , 13th annual state- ment. He said harmony and progress had characterised generally the W. H. Skinner, W. H. Wood, G. Fayerman, J. F. Barrett, F. A. S:nith, proceedings of the year. Four new lodges had been added to the roll of and many others. Visitors : Comps. Col. Bindley, G. Supt., J. F. Pepper, the province, making the number 121. The number of initiates during the Prov. G.H., and A. Candick, P.P.G.J. Staffs. ; and J. Cutting, P. Prov. year was 705, making the total membership of the province 7910. (Ap- A.G.S.E. Derby ; and others. plause.) All the lodges had made their returns and paid their fees. Tne The Piovincial Gran d Chapter having been opened , the minutes of the present year stood out as one pre-eminent for the success which had attended last convocation were read. the efforts of the brethren in behalf of the cause of benevolence and The PROV . G. SCRIUF. E. read apologies for absence from a number of Charity. The record Festival of the Royal Masonic Institution for Bjys, companions. when £134 000—now increased to £140,0011 — was annouiced, astonished the 1 he roll of the Provincial Grand Officers was called ; all were present, country. Let them hope that that large contribution might be wisely except two, who sent apologies, who were unavoidabl y absent , after which applied . The Province of West Lancashire, though not at the top of the the roll of chapters was called , and the number representing each chapter list as regarded its donation , occupied a good position , having contributed recorded. £4000 at the Festival. Two boys, three girls, and an old man had been The PROV. G. SCRIBE E. presented his report, showing a steady increase elected by the province on the foundation of the Institutions in London , and in numbers in the province, and that the province had only lost through some 500 votes had been placed to the credit of a widow. The local Insti- death one companion during the last 12 months. tutions were in a prosperous condition , and continued to receive the support The PROV. G. T REASURER presented his report , which showed a steady of the brethren. The Educational Institution , with vested sums amounting increase in the funds ; and , as he had been Prov. Grand Treasurer five to £22,000, had last year an income of £1800, and had assisted 182 children years, he expressed a wish that another companion should be appointed in at a cost of nearly £1600. The Hamer Institution had a vested fund of his place. £5600, and had assisted 23 men by grants and annuitants to the extent of On the proposition of Comp. G. BEECH , acting G. Superintendent , £408, its income being £660. Furthermore, the Alpiss Fund, with invest- seconded by Comp. W. SHORT , it was unanimously carried—" That a letter ments of about £7000, and an income of £1326, had 63 widows on its of sympathy (during his recent illness) be sent to -Lord Leigh, and foundation , and had granted them over £iooo. The Prov. Gran d Master congratulation on his recovery, and a hope that he would soon be amongst having during the past year completed a quarter of a century in that office, us again." it was considered appropriate to make a comparision of the condition of the Comp. SHORT proposed , Comp. BODDINGTON seconded , and it was province between the year 1S73 and the present time. In the first-mentioned carried unanimously—" That Comp. W. H. Wood be elected Prov. Grand | year there were 64 lodges in the province, with a membership of 'izQa. That Treasurer." day the number of lodges was 121, with 7910 subscribing members. It was proposed by Comp. W RIGHT W ILSON , and seconded by Comp. (Applause.) To his lordship's wise and beneficent rule and to the heartfelt H ILLS— " That Comp. Dalley be re-appointed Janitor." inte rest he took in all that aff ected the best interests of the Craft was to be The officers for the ensuing year were then appointed and invested as attributed the remarkable progress which had characterised his Prov. Grand follows : Mastership. He (Bro. Goodacre) felt sure he expressed the feelings of all Comp. G. Beech , P.A.G.D.C. Eng. (re-appointed),., Prov. G.H. when he prayed that the Earl of Lathom might long be spared to continue „ W. G. Hills, 93S ...... Prov. G.J. that interest, which had been of such benefit to the Order generally, and „ F. G. Swinden , 587, A.G.D.C. Eng. (re- expressed the hope that the province might, for many years, continue to appointed (seventh year) ...... Prov . G.S.E. have as its ruler so noble a Craftsman—trusted by his country, honoured by „ M. J. Davies, 254, 1630 ...... Prov. G.S.N. his Queen , and beloved by his brethren. „ W. H. Wood, 587 ...... Prov. G. Treas. Bro. the Earl of L ATHOM , in reply, said he could imagine no report „ J. Rooker , 587 re-appointed (sixth year) ... Prov. G.D.C. more satisfactory than that which had just been read to them. Twenty- „ Dr. Wright Wilson, 43 ...... Prov. G. Reg. five years was a very long time, and a very large share out of any man's „ W. Bate, 95S ...... Prov. G.P.S. lifetime. If during his rule over them he had in any way been able to pro- „ J. L. Stackhouse, 739 ...... Prov. 1st A.G.S. mote the benefit of Masonry, to keep the brethren together, and to inculcate „ J.T. Harcourt, 10i G...... Prov. 2nd A.G.S. the great and noble objects of the Craft, he felt that his life had not bean „ F. Foster, 395 ...... - ' ... Prov. G.S.B. wasted. (Applause.) They had always been very kind to him. They had „ Dr. Davidson , 1603 ...... Prov. G. Std. Br. always assisted him, and he could say without fear of contradiction that „ T. S. Harvey, 395 ...... Prov. A.G.D.C, - there were very few if any provinces in the where there „ E. A. Smith, 1016 ...... Prov. G. Org. had been so little disagreement, so little bickering, and where matters had „ J. Freedman ...... Prov. A.G.S.E. run on so smoothly as they had done in West Lancashire. Might it always „ A. Dalley...... Prov. G. Janitor. be so. Might their brotherl y love always continue ; might they help each The ACTING G RAND SUPERINTENDENT of the province then addressed other in that noble work of charity so well carried out. He thanked the the companions on various matters of interest in the province, commenting brethren for the way in which they came forward at the Centenary Festival on the report of the Prov. Grand Scribe E., and also that of the Prov. of the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys in London. They had done their Grar.d Treasurer, mentioning that since the last annual meeting Comp. work well, because not only had they supported the great parent Institutions F. G. Swinden had received the office of Assistant Grand Director of in London, but they had not forgotten those charities within their own Ceremonies in the Supreme Grand Chapter, and he felt sure that' all the province. In fact they had been a pattern to every other province. Their companions in Warwickshire were very pleased with the appointment , both educational institution had been copied all over England. That was the as an honour to the province and also to the companion who received it. He way in which they could do good more than in any other. Yet their other reminded the companions that the Masonic presentation to Lord Leigh on great benevolent institutions had not been forgotten. the occasion of his golden wedding would shortly take place, and that the The Deputy Prov. G.M., Bro. R. W YLIE , said that the brethren of the Prov. Grand Chapter should vote a sum of money to the fund. province had felt desirous to mark the 25th anniversay of his Lordship's It was proposed by Comp. J. T. C OLLINS , P.P.G.H., seconded by installation as by giving him an indication of their Comp. A. E. F RIDLANDER , P.P.G.J., "That the sum of 25 guineas be voted esteem, respect , and fraternal love, and a proof of their deep gratitude to to that fund." .Carried unanimously. him for the noble work that he had done in the interests of Masonry. It was The Prov. Grand Chapter was closed, and the companions and visitors his privilege to ask his Lordship to accept from the brethren of the province afterwards dined together. a rose bowl and suite of silver vases. The bowl bore an inscription stating that the gift was in commemoration of the 25 years of his rule over the province and as a token of their sincere respect and esteem. (Applause.) Bro. J. H OULDING (Lord Mayor of Liverpool), in endorsing the senti- PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF WEST ments that had just been expressed, said they felt that every lodge in the LANCASHIRE. province would only be too pleased to do something to mark that occasion. He had to hand over to the Earl of Lathom a cheque for him to dispose of in any way he thought fit. No doubt it would go to help some charity, but The annual meeting of the above Provincial Grand Lodge was held on whatever charity it was devoted to he asked his Lordship to give it in the Wednesday, the 19th inst., in the Concert room , St. George's Hall, Liver- name of Alice, Countess of Lathom. The amount of the cheque was £500. (Loud cheers.) pool. Bro, the Earl of Lathom Prov. G. Master, presided and the meeting , , Bro. the Earl of LATIIOM, who rose to acknowledge the presentation was one of the largest Masonic gatherings ever held in West Lancashire, amid a renewed outburst of cheering, spoke under deep emotion. He said the total attendance numbering upwards of 1100. Amongst the brethren words failed him to express the deep sense he had of the high honour they holding high rank in the Order were the following past and present members had done him and of their great kindness. He assured them that he accepted of the Grand Lodge of England , viz. : Bros. R. Wylie, P.G.D., D.P.G.M.; the beautiful tokens of esteem which they had given him with hearty thanks to them all, and he could promise them/and his son Lord Skelmersdale, P.G.W. ; J. T. Murray, P.G. Treas. ; Rev. T. Barton , who was present with him on the platform , could also promise, that their gifts would remain as an Spencer, P.G. Chap. ; S. G. Sinclair, P.G.D. ; J. J. Lambert, P.G.D.; heirloom in his family to show what his West Lancashire brethren thought J. Houlding (Lord Mayor of Liverpool), G.D. ; T. Forrester, P.G.S.Ii. ; of him. If he had been able to do his duty in his office he thanked God for W. Goodacre, P.G.S.B., Prov. G. Sec. ; and J. Chadwick, P.G.S.B. The it, and if it pleased Him to spare his life yet a little longer he hoped to be number of members holding Provincial rank present was upwards of 130 . able to continue those duties. ( Loud cheers.) From the bottom of his The proceedings having been opened, the roll of Provincial G. Officers heart he thanked them for that tribute. But he was more deeply touched by presentation made b and lod the 121 lodges in the province ad were repre- the second y the Lord Mayor of Liverpool . Last year ges was called . Of perhaps the greatest misfortune that could fall to any man fell to him. It sented save one. was a heavy, a sudden blow. He had received comfort from many people The accounts of the P.G. Treas., Bro. C. Watson, were submitted. who had been kind to him in his allliction , but never, so long as he breaihed, They showed that the balance brought forward as per last year's account would he forget the sympathy which came from the brethren not only of was £833, and that fees from lodges amounted to £859, other items bringing West Lancashire, but all over the globs. Their noble gift in memory of his wife was one that he could onl up the total receipts The disbursements during the year included y hope to use in a way that she would have to £1834. approved. They were raising a fund he was told, to obtain the services of a a , sum of £210 voted to the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys, grants a local nurse at to visit the sick in that neighbourhood in con- made by the Charity Committee £50, and £20 contributed to the South- nection with the cottage hospital there. He therefore did not think he could port Home for Gentlewomen. Salaries, office and other necessary expenses do better than hand the cheque over to the Treasurer of that fund. (Applause.) brought up the total expenditure to £907, and the several funds showed He was quite certain it was an object his beloved wife had at heart. He balances in hand as follows : Charities Fund, ^225 ; Provincial Grand could not say more, but would beg of them to accept his most sincere thanks. Lodge Fund, .£335 ; and Fund of Benevolence, £360 —making a total of (Cheers.) £927. U pon the motion of Bro. R. J. BRADLEY, P.P.G.D.C, seconded by Bro, J. B. MACKENZIE , P.P.G.D., and supported by Bro. E. K ITE, Bro. E. R. Comp. S. G. Kirchhoffer, P.Z. 1899 ...... Prov. G.H. Latham, 594, was elected Provincial Grand Treasurer. „ Rev. J. S. Stewart, P.Z. 1899 ...... Prov. G.J . The Auditors were re-appointed. „ ]. W. Martin, P.Z. 414 ...... Prov. G.S.E. It was moved by the DEP. P.G.M., seconded by Bro. T. J. J ARMAN , „ W. G. Flanagan , P.Z. 414 ...... Prov. G.S. N. and resolved that the sum of 150 guineas be voted from the Charities' Fund „ C. Stephens, P.Z. 414 ...... Prov. G. Treas. to be divided equally amongst the West Lancashire Masonic Educational „ C.. E. Hewett, P.Z. 414 ...... Prov. G. Reg. Institution , the Alpass Benevolent Institution , and the Hamer Benevolent ,, C. F. Dyson, 771 ...... Prov. G.P.S. Institution. _ „ W. J. Maurice, 414 ...... Prov. 1st A.G.S. The Prov. Grand Master then invested the following brethren as Prov. ,, R. Maples , 574 ...... Prov. 2nd A.G.S. Grand Officers tor the ensuing year : ,, Maior G. C. Ricardo , 574 ...... Prov. G.S.B. Prov . S.G.W. ,, E. B. Ormond , 945 ...... Prov. G. Std. Br. Bro. F. Smitton , 1380 ...... , ...... Prov. J.G.W. „ G. H. R. Holden 414 (re-appointed) ... Prov. G.D.C. „ Milts Kennedy, 995 ... G. T. Philli ps, ...... Prov. G. Org. Henn 210 ...... 7 „ 414 „ Rev % Canon J. , 9 prov< G Chaps. „ W. Hemmings, 414 ...... Prov. G. Janitor. „ Rev. J. A. Pattinson , 730 ...... 1 The investiture being over, Prov. G. Chapter was closed in due form. „ T. J. Smith , jun., 1675...... Prov. G. Reg. „ Maxwell H. Boy d , 613...... Prov. D.G. Reg. „ E. R. Latham , 594 ...... Prov. G. Treas. „ W. Goodacre (re-appointed) ...... Prov. G. Sec. Marsh, 1 ...... ) S UPR EME GRAND CHAPTER OF ENGLAND. „ J. Hardwicke 730 Prov. „ W. R. Brandwood, 2349 ...... S.G.Ds. ¦¦)^ „ J. G. Batty, 1387 ... - The following is the business to be transacted on Wednesday next, the 2216 ...... 1 „ T. Fletcher, ... Prov. 2nd proximo : „ C. A. Whitn ey, 1013 ...... J.G.Ds. ... ^ The minutes of the last Quarterly Convocation to be read for confirma- „ J. Edwards, 1182 ... ¦"J r, „ ~ , „, „ W. M'Lachlan , 241 ...... Prov. G.S. of VV. tion. „ J. Bain, 2114 P/°v. G.D.C. T HE R EPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF G ENERAL P URPOSES . „ J. M'Kinnell, 2360 ...... Prov. D.G.D.C. To the Supreme Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of England. ") „ Harrison B. Jones, 1094 ...... The Committee of General Purposes beg to report that they Prov. A.G.D.Cs. have examined „ J. Partington, 1814 ... - ... the accounts from the 20th July to the 18th October, 1898, both inclusive , „ Alexander Naylor, 1225 ...... J^ „„„ which they find to be as follows : „ B. Holgate, 1356 £rov. U.S.B. Prov. D.G.S.B. To Balance, Grand Chapter £955 45 'By Disbursements during the „ J. Worthington ...... „ „ Unappropriated Quarter £336 o S „ C. Burchall, 1035 ...... "•) Prov. G. Std. Brs. Account ... 24S 13 7 „ Balance ... ioofi 3 3 „ W. Bagot, 1061 ...... J „ Subsequent Receipts.. 401 16 „ „ Unappropriated „ C. H. Barker, 2290 ...... Prov. G. Org. Account ... 262 15 6 „ D. Connor, 1350 ...... Prov. A.G. Sec. £1604 19 5 £1004 19 „ P. Chambers, 2335 ... ••• - Pr°v. G-£ al st - 5 Prov. A.G. Purst. „ W. S. Hodgson ...... which balances are in the Bank of England i_aw Courts Branch E. C. Jones... „ The Committee have likewise to report that they have received the following „ J. Fineberg ... S. Jude ...... petitions : „ "• I Prov. G. Stewards. 1st. From Comps. Lawrence William Kershaw, as Z.; Norman John „ A. K. Boothroyd McQueen , as H.; Walter Sandys Thomas, as J.; and 33 others for a chapter to „ R. Rawlinson be attached to the Adam 's Peak Lodge, No. 2656, to be called the Campbell „ J. E.Williams ...... J ler. Chapter , and to meet at Hatton, Ceylon. „ W. J. Doran ...... Prov. G. Ty 2nd. From Comps. Evan Ormiston , as Z.; Frederick Mitchell , as H.; Walter Bro. J. W. Burgess, P.P.G.D., was unanimously appointed the repre- John Napier, as J.; and 11 others for a chapter to be attached to St. George sentative oi the province on the Board of Management of the Royal Lodge, No. 1152 , to be called the St. George Chapter, and to meet at Freemasons' Masonic Institution for Boys. Hall , Coleman.street , Singapore. Be/ore the Provincial Grand Lodge was closed a collection was taken in 3rd. From Comps. Thomas W. A. Napier , as Z.; Squire Chapman , as H.; aid of the Convalescent Home for Children at West Kirby, which reached John Bewley, jun. , as J.; and 12 others for a chapter to be attached to theEgerton Lodge, No. 2132, to be called the Egerton of Tatton Chapter, and to meet at the upwards of ,£42. banquet at the Bear's Paw Restaurant. Albert Masonic Hall , New Bri ghton , Cheshire. In the evening there was a 4th. From Comps. William Bee, as Z.; John Clayton, as H.; Thomas D. Foreman , as J.; and 11 others for a chapter to be attached to the Ashbury Lodge, No. 1459, to be called the Ashbury Chapter, and to meet at the Justice Birch Hotel , Hyde-road , West Gorton , , Lancashire (E.D.). 5th. From Comps. John Colpas Clark as Z.; Adol phus Cozens as H.; John PRO VINCIAL GRAND MARK LODGE OF HANTS Miller as J. j and six others for a chapter to be attached to the Victoria Lodge, No. 2329, to be called the Silver River Chapter, and to meet at Calle Cuyo, No. AND THE ISLE OF WIGHT. 1230, Buenos Ayres. The foregoing petitions being regular, the Committee recommended that the The above Provincial Grand Lodge was held at the Masonic Hall, prayers thereof be respectivel y granted. The Committee have also received a memorial with extracts of minutes, for Albion-place, Southampton , on the 21st inst., under the presidency of the permission to remove the following chapter .• The Wiltshire Chapter, No. 355, Prov. G.M., Bro. W. W. B. Beach, M.P., P.G.M. of England. There was a from the Masonic Hall , to the New Masonic Hal l , Swindon. large attendance, including Bro. R. Eve, D.P.G.M., and other officers , The Committee having satisfied themselves of the reasonableness of this The sum of 10 guineas was voted to the Mark Benevolent Fund , and a request , recommend that the removal of this chapter be sanctioned. The Committee further recommend that inasmuch as the Friendl y Chapter, like sum to the Hants and Isle of Wight Masonic Benevolent and Educa- No. 3S3, Jamaica , has made no return since 1874, and a report having been tional Association, the Annual Festival of which followed the Prov. Grand received that there are no Princi pals or members existing, the chapter be Lodge meeting. erased from the Roli of Chapters. The following officers were appointed and invested for the year : Bro. R. Eve ...... • Dep. Prov. G.M. „ H. G. Giles, Phoenix ... ..: ... Prov. S.G.W. CONSECRATION OF THE WINDSOR CASTLE „ J. H. Wavell , Albany ...... Prov. J.G.W. MARK LODGE, No. „ VV. Baker, Portsmouth...... Prov. G.M.O. 519. „ H. Durrant, Sandown ,...... Prov. S.G.O. „ W. Miller , Phcenix ...... Prov. J.G.O. The M.W. the Grand Mark Master, H.R.H. the Prince of Wales, K.G., „ Rev. Norman Lee, Aldershot ...... Prov. G. Chap. &c, having approved of a new lodge of Mark Master Masons at Windsor, ,, J. Harwood , Ringwood...... Prov. G. Reg. to be called the Windsor Castle Lodge No. and having issued a ,, D, O. Hobbs, Southampton ...... Prov. G. Sec. , 519, „ E. Soldan , Portsmouth ...... Prov. S.G.D. warrant for the same, the consecration of the lodge took place on Monday, „ T. Taylor, Gosport ...... Prov. J.G.I). the 24th inst., at the Masonic Hall, Windsor. ,, J. Cox , Bournemouth ...... Prov. G.I. of W. The ceremony was performed by the Prov. G.M., Bro. the Right Hon. „ A. H. Smith , Aldershot ... -} rrov.Prov U.u.usG DCs. Arthur Viscount Valentia, M.P., P.G.W., and shortly before half-past .. Miah Willis. Sandown...... J three—the time fixed for the function—a distinguished gathering of Mark ,, J. C. Burbage, Southampton .. ... Prov. G.S.B. Masons from the Province of Berks and Oxon and adjoining provinces „ A. J. CoIIed ge, Aldershot ...... Prov. G. Std. Br. „ H. Gale, Gosport ...... Prov. G. Org. assembled , including, in addition to the Consecra'.ing Officers, the following ,, J. G. Pinncck , Newport ...... Prov. G.I.G. brethren : ,, J. G. Jordan , Southampton ...... Prov. G. Stwd. Bros. John Tomkins , P.M. 225, P.G.D., D.P.G.M. Berks and Oxon ; C. E. „ J. Exall, Portsmouth ...... Prov. G. Tj ler. Keyser, P.G.D., P.P.S.G.W. ; E. Margetts, P.S.G.D. ; W. Fenton , G. Steward ; Some other business was tran

Splendid music was provided at intervals by the Royal Windsor Glee 1 1 The installation meeting of this old lodg-e was held on Monday evening, at thd Singers (Messrs. D.Humphreys, W. Clay, A.Starkey, and W. Dodds), Bro. Holborn Restaurant, when a very large number of brethre n assembled. Bro. T. A. M. Clapshaw, Prov. G. Org. Bucks, accompanying. Markham , W.M., presided, and there were also present Bros. S. C. Monta gue-Austin ( ? S.W. and W.M. elect ; A. Marriott-Matthews, J.W. ; W. H. Royle, S.D. ; E. J. Winsborrow , ].D. ; VV. T. Morley, I.G.; James G. Unite , P.M., Treas. ; George PRINCHSS CHRISTIAN will hold a bazaar at the Windsor Albert Institute, on the H. Weatherail, Org. ; A. Saunders, P.M., D.C ; VV. Murdach , Steward ; Joh n 29th and 30th prox., in aid of the Local Cie;he and the National Society for the Pre- Pulling, P.M.; Harry Beauchamp, P.M. ; J. Maple;, P.M. j W. J. Forscutt, P.M. : vention of Cruelty to Children. Her Royal Highness has also consents to preside at B. Bridgman, P.M. ; F. Stutfield, P.M.; F. Thomas, P.M. : and lay menbers : °ne of the stalls. Bros. G. W. Dawson, 1306, 2406 ; C. Ebborn , C. L. Wright, F. J. Ingram, Thomas I. Cox, VV. Bowles, T. Nich ol s, H. Wickham , J . Field , R. S. Min e, Charles Mallows , Charles Norrington , P.M., Sec ; Lorenzo Faull , S.D. ; M. Beedle , J .D. ; H. 'F. H. Harrison , Harry Hiyward , H. E. Sleep, H.S. Place , J . T. Matthews , C. Bristow Massey, P.M. ; Charles Meierhoff , P.M.; Carl T. Fleck , P.M. ; Moss Chapman , J on?s , A. Vernon Page , C. VV. Jordan , A. W. Thomas , G, Westron , A. Dupree , S. E. P.M.; Albert Austin , P.M. ; Samuel J. J . Wise, C. J . Jones , George Perry, J ames Stow , J . H. Squires , J . Fletcher , G. S. Ellis , Thos. Stanley Payne , VV. G. Grand , Harry Swallow, VV. G. Hall , Will Greenaway, F. W. Philpot , J . W. Harrison , F. J. J. J ennines , John S. Cooper , O. Hill , Thomas Duffell , F. H. Franklin , A. Blane Rawle , J. Cowling, H. C. Phillip, W. H. Lilly, G. Campbell , S. G. Marray, N. and G. E. Murrell. The visitors were Bros, lesse Miles , P.M. 142S and Fanny, W. M. Foster , Arthur Caley, J ames R. Kent , and R. Henchley. The 1705 CGosport), P. Cronin , W.M. 1512; H. Wharton Wells, W.M. 94C ; visitors were Bros. J. Beresford Riley, P.P.G.D. Middx. ; J . Percy Leith , P.M. 2, Charles Spencer , 2596; R. Kelsey, I.P.M. 1261 ; A. W. Pierce , 956; S. Page , 1326 ; P.G.D. ; Frederick Pow , I.P.M. 1901 ; W. L. Harrison , 3192 ; J. Wood:o:k , Wm. Holland , 1044 ; Walter Batting, 1566; VV. Bolton , 2417 ; J . VV. Burgess , P .M. W.M. 163S ; Thomas Gibbs , P.M. 1C96 ; J. A. Grille , D.C. 765; H. Siunion , 1325 ; A Munn Graham , 1694; D. N. Abbott , 957 ; J ames W. Facey, VV.M. 17 67 ; E. P.M. 1423 ; J . Leather , J ames VV. Avery, P.M. 619; George Lavington , P.M. Barwell , 1694; D. F. Gellion , P.M. 2310; J ohn Mason , P.G. Std. Br. ; F. H. Smith , 857 ; F. J. Carpenter , I.G. igS2; I. Sheppard, 1O04; S. Godden , P.M. 862 ; R. 1604 ; A. J . Dalton , 7S4; H. Massey, P.M. 619 and 192S ; G. B. Wood , P.M. 15S0; Midworth , 2G01 ; Charles Batting, P.M. 15C6, VV.M. 1501 , P.P.G.D.C. Berks; VV. C. Teckfield , 1694; VV. Jehott, 1694; William Searle , 907 ; J . Dunkley, 1604 ; George Rolles, 733 ; W. C. Beetles, J .D. 1731; S. Levy, 117S ; J. H. Lees, 20S1 ; and White , I.P.M. 2030; T. VV. Heath , 1767 ; H. Raphael , S.W. 2265 ; A. T. Tout. 72; J ames Farmer , J .D. i6iS. J.J Thomas , P.G. Std. Br. ; Richard Letby, 1201 ; A. H. Brown , 1C5C; F. J . White , After the lodge had been opened , and the minutes of the regular August meeting 733 1 H. Wilcock , 2202; George Evans , 172 ; William Hunt , 172 ; John Oliphant , and of the emergency meetin g of October 3rd had been read and confirmed , Bro. Croft Wise proceeded to instal Bro. Charles Alber t Adams , S.W. and W.M. elect , as W.M., P.M. 170S ; J . \V. Pearson , 1567; T. S. Dickie, 172; T. Tappenden , 1G04H. ; VV. R . Flack , VV.M. 1656; VV. Constant , 753; L. B. Dixson , 65; VV. Calvert , 73^ ; Dupree , that brother being presented to him by Bro. Charles Meierhoff , P .M., D.C, Bro. Henry 2200; J . Elwin , 162 ; A. D. Holmes , 410 : D. Haydon , Stwd., 13G6; A. Howell , 25S1 ; Massey, P.M., occupying the S.W. chair , and Bro. Carl T. Fleck , P.M., the chair of and H. Canson , 1201 . J .W., Bro. Albert Austin , P.M., acting as I.G. Bro . Adams having been duly The first business was the installation of W.M., and on presentation dul y made to installed , Bro . E. Croft Wise was invested as I.P.M ., and the following brethren received him by Bro . A. Saunders , P.M., D.C, of Bro . Sydney Charles Montague-Austin , the the other collars of office : Bros. C. A. Hunton , S.W. ; Lorenz o A. J . Faull , J .W. j S.W., he installed that brother in the W.M. 's chair in faultless , afte r which he J . C. Hayes , P.M., Treas. ; Chas. Norrington , P.M., Sec.; Chas. Meierhoff , P.M., D.C. j received the of I.P.M. The following brethren were then regularly invested : M. Beedle, S.D. ; W. J . Greenaway, J.D.; J. Swallow , I.G. ; and S. |. J . Wise , Org. Bros. A. Marriott-Matthews , S.W. ; W. H. Roy le, J.W.; J . G. Unite , P.M., Treas. ; Bro. E. Croft Wise, I.P.M., delivered the addresses to the W.M., Wardens , and the F. Stutfield , P.M., Sec ; E. ]. Winsborrow , S.D. ; W. T. Morley, J .D. ; T. brethren , after which the Audit Committee 's report was adopted and ordered to be Nichols, I.G. j A/.Saunders , P.M., D.C. ; G. H. Wetherall , Org. ; G. Westron and entered on the minutes , the said report showing a balance in favour of the lod ge of over W. Murdock , Stewards ; F. Ingram , A.D.C. ; and Thomas Bowler , Tyler. When £240. About jtTioo of this amount was made up in Bro. Croft Wise's year of Mastership. the installation ceremony was concluded , the new W.M. initiated Messrs. F. Franklin , An excellent repast followed the working of the lodge, and the custom lry toasts Thomas Duffell , Ocean Hill , and Alfred Blake in the earliest of the Masonic mysteries , were afterwards honoured. performing all his work with great fluency and correctness. Bro. Unite , P.M., Treas., A superior musical entertainment was given by Madame Whitfield-Rose , and Bros. offered himself as Steward for the R.M.B.I., and 10 guineas were voted to his list. The Arthur Carly le, Dyved Lewys, E. P. Delevanti , and Henry Pren '.oi. W.M. said he should stand Steward for the Girls ' School , and he hoped the lodge and Bro. J . Percy Leith , P.G.D., in reply ing to the toast of " The M.W. ProG. Mister , the brethren would support him. the Deput y G. Master , and the rest of the Grand Office rs , Present and Past ," said th it Lodge was next closed , and a charming banquet followed, with the usual toasts and while thanking the brethren for the cordial reception of the toast he trusted th ey would songs by Madame Joyce Maas , Miss Annie Lawrie , Messrs. Allan Ramsay, F. Searle , give the Grand Officers credi t for trying to meet with the approbation of the Craft. The Harry Clements , Charles Ortner , and Bro. Sydney Jamieson. Bro. H. Wharton Wells, duties of the Grand Oflicers involved attention to great detail , which conduced mainl y P .G.O. Middx., was an able accompanist. to the success of the Masonic Institutions. If their exertions obtained the approv al of Bro. J . J . Thomas , P.G. Std. Br., reply ing to the toast which included " The Grand the brethren that was the reward of the Grand Officers. He was present as the guest Officers , Piesent and Past ," alter saying that from the highest to the lowest iti of theW.M., whom he had known for same time. It did not require much persu asion rank the Grand Officers were imbued with one idea—to use their best endeavours to to come and support Bro. Adams , for he knew the hosp itality of the brethren and the. fuither the interests of Freemasonry. That day it gave him the greatest pleasure to repute of the Beadon Lodge. He had seen many lodges, but he could say th at the accept Bro. Unite 's invitation , which enabled him to congratulate the W.M. on the high Beadon was second to none. position to which he had attained. He was sure the new W.M. would guide the lodge Bro. E. Croft Wise, I.P.M., proposed " The Worshipful Mister. " He did not in such a manner that the brethren would not regret having elected him to that position. forget the time when his own health as W.M. was proposed for the first time , and there- The way in which the W.M. had initiated four gentlemen that evening was a proof of fore he felt great pleasure in himself prop osing for the first time the toast of " The his knowled ge of Masonic work. Worshipful Master. " The brethren would have a good Master in Bro. Adams, who Bro. J ohn Mason, P.G. Std. Br., also rep lied as an old visitor to the St. Luke 's was well known to them; they knew how deeply he was intereste d in the work , and how Lodge. He was delighted to see the working and also the old fa ces, as well as the old well he would do it. Treasurer (Bro. Unite) throwing himself into the gap, and taking up a Stewardship Bro. C. A. Adams , W.M., in acknowledg ing the toast, said hs did not know whit for the Old Peop le. Knowing that brother 's energy in the cause of Charity, he was cause Bro. Croft Wise had for say ing they would see good work ; but he promised them sure he would send round a piece of paper inviting the brethren to put down their names he would do his best to excel Bro. Croft Wise if possible. He did not quite know where as supporters ot his list. He had known the old St. Luke 's Lodge for a quarter of a he was that ni ght. He had just reached the goal of his ambition , and fro m the very first century and more , and he was sure that its brethren would support the Charities. moment of entering Masonry he looked forward to occupying the W.M. 's chair. That Bro. T. A. Markland , I.P.M., proposed " The W.M., " and said he felt highly ni ght when he was placed in it he felt very proud indeed. He felt very proud to pre side honoured thai it had fallen to his lot to do so for it was the toast or the evening. He over such a lodge as the Beado n Lodge. They had many men there who were shining had felt very proud to instal the W.M. Whatever his faults had been in the past he lights in Freemasonry. Bto. Adams concluded by informing the brethren that the Bene- was sure the brethren would say there was nothing to f ind fault with in the W.M. That volent-box yielded 30s. was saying a good deal. It was usual to extol the virtues of the subject of a toast , but Bro . C. A. Adams , W.M., in proposing 'The Immediate Past Master and Installing he had not done that : he had tried to find a fault , and he discovered he could not find Master ," said the brethren had all had a good test of what Bro. Croft Wise could do one in the W.M. He wished the W.M. a very pleasant and prosperous year of during the last 12 months , and anything he (Bro . Adams) could say would not enhance office. the I.P.M. in their estimation. They knew he had always had the goad of the Beadon Bro. S. C. Montague-Austin , W.M., in reply, said he could not let such a toast as Lodge at heart , and that he had alwavs tried to brin ir it forward to the utmost. Thev that go by without saying a few words , especially as it had been so eloquently put by the would see that by the balanc e-sheet; he had increased the balance during his year by I.P.M., and enthusiastically received by the brethren. He ought to say £100. If that was not working hard for a lodge he did not know what was. The more but he could not adequately express his feelings. If he fully expressed brethren had voted the I.P.M. a Past Master 's jewel , which he (Bro. Adams) had now I is ftelirgs he would flood the brethren wich a power ot eloquence. He great pleasure in pinning on Bro. Croft Wise's breast. He had earned it, and no one could assure the brethren that ever since he joined the Masonic Craft it had been his had a better right to a Past Master 's jewel ; he had earned it by good , honest , hard aim to throw his heart and soul into the work put before him. The very highest work in the lodge, and he hoped Bro. Wise ' s children would value it; he had initiited, position the brethren could elect a brother to was that of Worship ful Master , and his passed and raised one of his children , and he was sure he and his children would best thanks were due to them for having so honoured him. It should be his aim during value it. the ensu 'ng year to prove to the brethren his great app reciation of the high honour Bro. h. Croft VVise , I.P.M., repl ying, said once more a new occupation had fallen they had bestowed on him. He could say more , much more , but his heart was full ; the to him. He was proud of having been Master of the Beadon Lodge for the past 12 brethren must take him as he was , a sound son of Albion. He should strive to make months—proud because of the Beadon Lodge having such excellent brethren as members ; himself worthy cf that honour , love and esteem which the brethren had undoubtedl y he was proud of the position the Beadon Lod ge held. He had only one reg re t , and shown him that evening. that was that he could npta ny longer be called the Master of the Beadon Lod , and were dul 1744 J . Readshaw , 1539 ; A. J ackson , 1539; Officers " followed y acknowledged. Wan-, J .W. 1922 ; A. IJ. Mar shall, 1539; C. L. Plant , P.M. 101 ,- A. Ii. Wastie , bro. Thomas Bowler wound up the proceedings of the (evening by calling on the 2473; J . II. PuMen , P.M. 1C22; W. Croxson , S.W. ; K. Ilumstie , 66 ; S. Tyler 's toast. 1630 13 bnthren to honour the W. Ballard , P.M. 1O22 ; W. J. Frampton , 1O22; S. J. D.-rham , P.M. 1622; J. Loader , P.M. 1O22 ; J . A. Carpenter , P.M. 15 ; 1. Ctiubb , 17 J G ; S. Holt , J .D- 25 62; C. Hodgson , K/41; J . Hay, 1622; and C. II. Stone , P. .VI . 507, J .W. 1041. Beadon Lodge, No. 619, The minutes of the previous meeting were reid and confirm;d , Bro. J . P. Bliss wis This lodge, now in the 47th year of its existence , held its installation mseting on passed to the Second Degree, and a ballot was taken for .Messrs. Frank Houlton and Wednesday, the 19th irs:., at the Holborn Restaurant , under the Mastership of Bro. E. Harry Windsor , which proved unanimous. Bro. I" . G. U ib'.ey, S. vV., W. Vl. elsct , wis Ctoft Wise. Bro . Croft VVise was strong ly supported , there being present Bros. Chas. presented by Bro. G. C. Pike , I.P.M., to Bro. T. R. Cass, W.M., to recei ve the A. A. Adams. S.W.j C. A. Hunton , J.W.; J ames C. Hayes , P.M., Treas. ; benefit of installation , which was performed in a large Board in an exemplary man ner . Bro. Hobley invested his officers as follows : Bros. W. R. King, S.W. ; H. Cornford , Metropolitan Lodge, No. 1507. J.W. ; E. A. Rice, I.P.M.; W. H. Morson , P.M., Treas. ; H. A. Stunt, P.M., installation meeting at Anderton ' s Hotel , - This well-known lodge held its annua l Sec; T. Tucker , S.D.; W. T. Tempest , J.D. ; A. Hesekiel , I.G., J. Hooper , Fleet-street , on the 19th inst. The breth ren present num bered 123 , and included no P.M., D.C; H. Broadway and P. 11. P. Twitchin , Stewards ; and J . Whiteman , less than visitors. Hearty congratulatio ns were accorded the retiring W.M., Bro. Bro. T. R. Cass, receiving 49 Tyler. The three addresses were impressively rendered by J . H. Moggrid ge, who beat all previous records in the lodge by initiating 24 candidates , commendations from the lodge . Messrs. Houlton and Windso r were afterwards taking up a goodly sum for the Charities , and completing a phenomenal year of office initiated in a very able manner by the new W.M. Two propositions were handed in to bv a tfood renderin g of the installation ceremo ny. Bro. Wm. Barry, the newly-installed the Secretary. The Auditors presented their report , which showed a substantial balance W.M., started well on his tenure of office , and showed his knowled ge of the ritu al by on the right side. impressively initiating three gentlemen into Free masonry. It is worthy of mention that The business of the lodge ended , the brethren adjourned to a cap ital banquet , two respected Past Masters—Bros. Wm. Stiles, P.G. Treas., and C. J . Scales, P.M. — supp lied by Bro. Callingham , which gave great satis faction. have started on their 25th eear of membership , and hope to celebrate the completion of The cloth removed , the W.M. presented the loyal and Masonic toasts with com- a quarter of a century at the next installation meeting. The large number of members mendation , which were most loyall y received. present included Bros. J . H. Moggridge , W.M. ; Wm. Barry, W.M. elect ; E. E. The toast of " The Pro G.M., the Deputy G.M., and the rest of the G. Officers , Hawkins , J .W.; Wm. Stiles, P.G. Treas., P.M., Treas. ; F. J. Perks , P.M., Present and Past ," was also drunk with acclamation for their valuable services which P.P.G.D. Middx., Sec. ; E. G. Steers, S.D. ; A. C. Bradley, J.D. ; H. Stiles, P.M.; were bestowed for the welfare of the Craft. G. McEwan , P.M. ; W. F. Bates , P.M.; J. F. Saunders , P.M.; Bro. E. A. Rice VV.M. had shown G. Clark , P.M.; J. , I.P.M., in a few words of eulogium , said the J . Bate , I.P.M .; R. C. Gleed, I.G. ; W. R. Tham pson, T. E. Eames, J . C. H. Sar- how excellently he could perform the duties appertaining to the chair. It had been geant , A. J ackson , Org , and many others. Visitors : Bros. H. Lovegro ve, P.G.S.B. ; accomplished by dint of great perse verance , and he was to be highly congratulated. W. A. Scurrah , P.G.S.B. ,• A. H. Scurrah , P.P.G.S. of W. Middx. ; E. L. Berry, P.P. The W.M., he was confident , would prove one of the best Masters in the lodge, and he G.D. Surrey ; F. Andrew , 1472 ; J. Andrew , 1472; W. J. Robinso n, 1693 ; F. G. was delig hted to see him in that honourable position. Messent ; Gordon Lamer , 1326; L. Richardson , P.M. 157 ; J . Blades, 177; In repl , 1922 y, the W.M., Bro. Hobley, who felt most heartil y the kind words expressed C. J . Free , 1227; E. O. Waymouth , 1744 ; Rev. T. H. Russell, 2S0S ; C. E. A. by Bro. Rice, said his heart was overflowing, and he hoped he should deserve all, and Eades , W.M. ; W. Lockett , 192 ; W. J . Fishleigh , 192 j W. C. Brownfield , would do his very best for the lodge. 2332 J . 957 ; A. E. Gounsham , 1632 ; W. Hugh Fisher , 2552 ; W. L. Dickson, 5S; J. In proposing the toast of " The Installing Master , Bro. T. R. Cass, P.M., " the Sasson , Hatch , ; B. Hill , ; H. Gillard , P.M. 1196; W. E. W.M. said it was a most p .ten , for the admirable S32; J . 153S J- 157 leasing duty, and one not to be forgo ' Collison , 1425 ; J . K. Ferguson , 2182 ; B. Hooker , P.M. 1260; H. J . Rich. 1201 ; manner it had been performed . It was with deep regret that Bro. E. A. Rice was C. Mitchell , 2163 ; H. H. Parnell , 2163 ; H. West, 55; J. F. Clebain , 1S34; W. unable to perform that ceremony on account of the late severe d omestic trouble he had Pearson , 2432 ; C. Cruikshanks; W. G. Churcher , 24*57 ; F. Stallard , P.M. 1613 ; experienced. For Bro. T. R. Cass so very kindly undertaking the duty he returned W. West W.M. 2416; W. Noble, I.P.M. 153S ; T. D. Hill, W. M. 117S : E. J. hearty thanks. _ , Churchill , 172 ; S. Robson .P.M. 1693 ; J. Brand , 1706 ; E. Greville , 2222; Hiram In rep ly, Bro. Cass, P.M., said he tendered sincere thanks for the manner it was Long, W. P .M.; and others . proposed and so generously received by the breth ren. He was pleased to perform the P.M. 79; W. Lee, ceremony, and regretted himself the a miction that Bro. Rice had had , for all knew what The opening of the lodge was followed by the confirmatio n of the minutes . The an indefatigable worker he had been in the lodge, and had so abl y assisted in Audit report was adopted showing a substantial balance in hand , the payments durin g bringing the lodge to its present excellent position. He was glad to work the installation the past year including several Charitable donations. Bro. William Barry was presented ceremony on account of its beautiful ritual , and he would recommend the younge r as W.M. elect and duly installed into the chair by Bro; J . H. Moggridge , in thepresence officers and brethren to aspire to do the same when it was their privilege. For years of a strong Board of Installed Masters. The following offieers were appointed and Bro . Stunt , P.M., had performed that ceremony most ably ; but the last few years it invested : Bros. J. H. Moggridge , I.P.M. ; E. E. Hawkins , S.W. ; E. G. Steers , had been done by succeeding Masters. He again cordially thanked the brethren for so J. W. : W. M. Stiles, P.M., P.G. Treas., Treas. ; F. J . Perks, P.M., P.P.G.S.B. generous a response to the Installing M aster. Middx., Sec ; A. C. Bradley, S.D. ; R. C. Gleed, J .D. ; W. R. Thompson , I.G. ; Bro. E. A. Rice, I.P.M., proposed the toast of " The Initiates " in very appreciative J . C. H. Sargent , D.C ; A. Jackson , Org. ; H. W. Newman and T. E. Eames, terms , being well recommended and highly respected , and felt convinced they would Stwds.; and Whiting, P.M., Tyler. A Past Master 's jewel was presented to the prove an acquisition to the lodge. I.P.M., Bro. Moggridge , in recognition of his valuable services to the lodge during the Bros. Houlton and Windsor most cordially acknowledged the honour done them. past successful year , and the gift was appropriately acknowledged. Messrs. T. Tinsley, The W.M. next proposed the toast of " The I.P.M., Bro. Rice," in most grateful H. C Manning, and VV. G. Button were next impressivel y initiated into Freemasonry by terms for the manner he had conducted the affairs of the lodge for the past year , and the W.M. A grateful letter of thanks was read from the mother of a boy recently elected for which to show the approbation of the brethren he had great pleasure in presenting to the Boys' School , and Bro. Stiles, P.M., expressed the thanks of the lodge to Bro. the Past Master 's jewel unanimousl y voted him as a slight token of their esteem and Perks, P.M., the indefatigable Secretary, through whose great exertions the success oE what he had done for the Blackheath Lodge , and they earnestl y hoped he would live long the case was mainly due. Several propositions for initiation were received , three to wear the same. members were placed on the country list, and the lodge was closed. Bro. E. A. Rice, in rep ly, tendered his sincere thanks for their kindness and for the After a well-served banquet , the usual toast list was proceeded with. mark of esteem and the Past Master 's jewel , which he should appreciate and revere as In giving "The Grand Officers ," the W.M . alluded in flattering terms to the long as he lived. He had endeavoured his best to advance the Blackheath Lodge , and presence of Bros. H. Lovegrove , P.G.S.B. ; W. A. Scurrah , P.G.S.B. ; and last but he hoped that for years he should be ranked among the list of its worthy Past Masters. not least , W. M. Stiles, P.G. Treas. " The toast of " The Treasurer and Secretary and Past Masters ," received at the Bro. H. Lovegrove , P.G.S.B., in response , said that many years ago he sat at the hands its merited praise , for they were excellent officers and efficientl y performed their rig ht hand of the W.M. in this lodge as an initiate , and the lapse of time had again duties , while the Past Masters were worthy of their imitation. brought him round to the same position. He could recall many who had left them , and This was abl y responded to by Bros. Stunt , P.M., Sec. ; Le Cren , P.M. ; and Cass , had he remained a member he should now stand fifth on the roll. He was glad to be P.M., who regretted the absence of one Past Master , Bro. J . Hooper , D.C, on account present as a representative of Grand Lodge for when he was an initiate he felt he of a domestic bereavement and with whom deep sympath y was expressed. deserved to be a Grand Officer. He was the first member of the lod ge to be appointed The toast of " The Visitors " was most cordially proposed by the W.M., among to Grand office by the M.W. Grand Master ; Bro . Stiles having been elected Grand whom he said were many excellent workers, and worthy brethren. Treasurer by the brethren. He was also a small hero in another way, having received This was most abl y responded to by Bros. Snell, G. Thompson , Win. Dawson , many congratulations that day on winning a at the Dairy Show, where he had tried P .M., and C. H. Stone , P.M., all of whom comp limented the lodge upon its working, on several occasions but had never before been successful. especially the installation ceremony which tbey had been privileged to witness. Bro. W. A. Scurrah , P.G.S.B., in the course of his rep ly, humorously alluded to Bro. Hobley next proposed the toast of "The Officers ," congratulating himself Bros. Stiles and Lovegrove as two of the ornamental Grand Officers , whilst he was a and the lodge upon their high efficiency. plain working member. However , all Grand Officers had been selected because they It was suitably acknowledged by Bros. King, S.W. j H. Cornford , J.W. ; Tempest , had done essential service in one way or another , or had made continuous efforts to J .D. ; Hesekiel , I.G. ,- and Twitch in, Stwd. further the best interests of Freemasonry. The T ler 's toast closed an enjoyable and successful meeting. y Bro. J . H. Moggridge , I.P.M., said it was with somewhat mournful pleasure that The musical arrangements were under the direction of Bro. VV. H. Harper , P.M., he rose to propose " The Health of the W.M., " because he (the I.P.M.) was deposed ably assisted by Miss Maude Ballard , Bros. Wingrove Ives, G. H. Dawson , and Fred. from that position. He was glad his successor was so worthy and distinguished a Mason C. Everill. Bro. Harper presided at the piano. as Bro. Barry, who entered upon the duties of the chair under very ausp icious circum- stances. At a meeting of the Metropolitan Lodge of Instruction , the W.M. and he rehearsed the ceremonies of initiation and installation respectivel y, and when the W.M. was giving the address to the candidate a cat emerged into the room with a rat. The Konnlngton Lodge, No. 1381. W.M. had , therefore , started his year of office in a manner worthy of a Dick Whitting- A meeting of this lodge was held at the Horns Tavern , Kennington Park , on the 14th ton. They had seen Bro. Barry throughout the duties of the various offices in the lod ge inst. Among those present were Bros. Colin Chisholm , W.M. ; Davies, S.W. ; and were satisfied that he was not only able and willing, but that he was well skilled in Wolsey, J.W.; R. La Feuillade , P.M., Treas. j J . N. Hearn , P.M., Sec; H. the noble science. They would , therefore , heartily drink to the health and prosperity of Linwood , Org.; Brading, Stwd. ; George Everett , P.M., P.G. Treas. ; H. Higgins, the W.M. P.M.; Major T. C. Walls , P.M., P.G. Std. Br. ; VV. VV. Westley, P.M.; A. Bro. Wm. Barry, W.M ,, received a cordial greeting, and , in reply to the toast , Lundie , P.M.; Dr. Millsom , P.M. ; and Barry, P.M. thanked the I.P.M. for his very kind words and the brethren for their reception. He The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , Bros. II. was full y sensible of the honour of the position in which he was placed. If it were not Hawkins and VV. Fairbra ss were passed to the Second Degree. A vote of congratula- for the unfailing kindness and the fraternal feeling shown by the members he might tion was passed with acclamation to Bro. George Everett , P.M., P.G. Treas., on his have felt some diffidence in occupying the office, but he would do all in his power to improved health . Bro. Everett , who laboured under emotion , thanked the brethren for up hold the credit of the lodge. their kind expressions of goodwill. He had been very ill nearl y a year. During that long The W.M. then gave " The I.P.M. and Installing Master ," and said that Bro . time he had many times received letters from various brethren of his different lodges, Moggrid ge had proved himself a goad Master in every sense. The I.P.M. broke all and the thought that , although absent from their meetings , he was not forgotten had the records in the lodge as to initiates , took up a large sum for the Old Peop le, and left soothed his pain and cheered him up considerabl y. As the founder of the Kennington a good balance , and did the installation ceremony in a highl y commendable manner. Lodge , and at the present time its father , he was necessarily greatl y interested in its They only hoped Bro. Moggridge would continue to give them the benefit of his good welfare and he should be very sorry to see anything occur that might destroy its harmony advice and assistance in the future as in the past. < and unanimity. Apologies for non-attendance having been received , the lodge was Bro. I. II. Moggridge , I.P.M., said he did not deserve half of the kind remarks of closed. the W.M., but he would say it had given him a vast amount of pleasure to occupy the position the VV.M. so ably filled . The lodge had grown by leaps and bounds , and had also increased in quality as well as quantity. It was his proud privilege to initiate 24 Percy Lodge, No. 1427. candidates , and he was sure those initiates would be creditable members. It was an invi- The annual festival was held at the Central Masonic Hall , Pilgrim-street , New- dious thing to talk about one 's self , and he would conclude by repea 'ing the quotation castle-upon-T yne, last week , when Bro. H. J. A. J . de Buriatte was installed into the placed on the programme after his toast— " Whom we meet here to thank and chair of K.S. by Bro. C. J. Ashdown , the retiring VV.M. There was a large and repre- remember. " As long as they did that he was content. sentative gathering of brethren , amongst whom were Bros. J ohn Strachan , Q.C., G. Bro. Bruton , P.M., P.P .G.D.C. Essex, rep lied first for " The Visitors ," mentioning Reg.; R. Stewart , P.G. Treas. Durham ; A. Dodds , P.J .G.D . Durham ; T. R. the fact that he had known the W.M. for 20 years , during which period he had been in Short , P.P.J .G.D. Durham ; W. M. Lyon , P.P.S.G.D. ; E. G.bbon, P.P.G.O. ,- C. dail y intercourse with him, and they had never had a cross word. The W.M. would , he Roope^.wwp ^,, P.P.G.O.. ,. ,v*.v ;, j.J . M.m. BruceO.UM,,, P.P.G.P., ,l ,U,, ( ,; JJ. . U.^, SimpsonUHll^UII , P.P.A.G.S., ,. Wl.U.w,,,; R..*. .v..J,Ferry, was sure , bring continued prosperity to the lodge, and carry out Freemasonry according P.P.G.O.; J. B. Clark , W.M. 24; C. Smith , P.M. 481 ; O. Jackson , W.M. 991; to its precepts and teachings. A. Anderson , W.M. 1712; J . S. Thompso n, W.M. 22C0; J. Spence , I.P.M. 2260 ; Bro. Rev. T. H. Russell , 240S, responded , drawing special attention to a Masonic G. H. Phiii pson , M.D., &c , W.M. 2352 ; VV. M. Cox , S.W. 25CS ; J . T. Leech , service to be held on the following Sunday afternoon at St. Martin ' s Church , Gospel M.D., S.W. 1O2C ; W. G. Richardson , M.D., S.W. 2260; and A. Page , S.W. 2520. Oak , which he hoped the brethren would attend and support if possible. The ceremon y was very impressivel y rendered by the Installing Master , the service Bro. E. L. Berry, P.P.G.D. Surrey, thanked Bro. Eames—who having been 10 being full y choral , the leading voices being those of Bros. Lyall , Gibbon , Guthrie , and years a member of the lodge, was now to be congratulated on being appointed Steward Craven , of the Newcastle Ouartette Party. —for his kind invitation. They had also to thank the W.M. for the opportunity oi The brethren afterwards adjourned to the County Hotel , where they were j oined bv witnessing an admirable rendering of the initiation ceremony. As for their hospitality, a number of other brethten, among whom were Bros. Alderman K, 11. Holmes , J.P., he need not refer to that except to say it was not only Metropolitan but Cosmop olitan. P.G .D. Eng., D.P.G.M.; N. Meen , P.P.S.G.D. ; J . B. Garland , P.P.G.S.B. ; R, C Newton , M.D. ; Slater , M.D. ; Horslield , M.D.; Kuxton , M.D. ; De Lacey, P.M. ; "The Initiates " was acknowledged by Bros. Tinsley, Manning, and Button. and other s. " The Past Masters " and " The Officers " gave Bros. 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There was, the brethren to appear in Masonic clothing, the scene, however, one drawback from the satisfaction of those CIGARETTES. as may be imagined , was brilliant in the extreme, present on the occasion—Bro. the Bishop of Marl- These Masonic reunions, which from time to time are borough, who was to have preached the sermon was UNEQUALLED POR QUALITY. held at the official residence of the Chief Magistrate prevented at the last moment by a sudden attack of of the City of London, are about the best answer that illness from fulfilling his engagement. In all other rEOFANI'S CIGARETTES have been awarded Two can be given to those weak-minded people who delight respects the service passed off well. There was a good Gold for Quality and Make, International in condemning or sneering at the Society of Free- attendance of the brethren and their friends, and the Tobacco Exhibition, 1S95 masons, the members of which would certainly not be arrangements under the direction of Bro. Terry, received as the honoured guests of our Lord Mayor if P.G.S.B., as Director of Ceremonies, left nothing to TEOFANI'S are sold at the leading Hotels, Restaurants, they were the dreadful people they are sometimes be desired. We congratulate the Hampstead Lodge, and Tobacconists throughout the United Kingdom. depicted. which was primarily responsible for the Masonic * * * character given to the meeting, on the manner in A Feature of the Metropolis. The rulers of the Province of Northumberland which the proceedings were conducted and the vicar appear to have adopted the plan—and a most excel- and the parishioners generally, on their Church of lent plan it seems to be—of connecting their Pro - St. Martin being the richer for the handsome screen vincial meetings with any event of exceptional and lectern—the gift of the aforesaid Hampstead SPIERS & POND'S importance, such as the consecration of a new lodge Lodge, No. 2408—which were dedicated on the or new chapter for which a warrant of constitution occasion. /CRITERION RESTAURANT, has been granted. If we remember rightly, a year or * * * , Grand Lodge two back the annual meeting of Prov The selecti on of Leeds, which is not only one of the was arranged to be held at Newcastle-upon-Tyne just PICC A DILL Y CI R CUS , chief industrial centres of the West Riding of York- at the time selected for the consecration of two new shire, but likewise a stronghold ot Freemasonry, to be lodges ; and on the inst. the opportunity afforded LONDON, W. 5th the head-quarters of the Provincial Grand Lodge is a by the annual convocation of Prov. Grand Chapter particularly happy one, more especially at a time when was turned to account with a view to inaugurating a it happens that the Provincial Grand Master—Bro. the new chapter at North Shields which is named after , Right Hon. W. L. Jackson—is one of the representa- EAST ROOM. the late Comp. Colonel Addison Potter who was , C.B., tives in Parliament of that city, and his Deputy, Bro - Grand Superintendent of Northumberland from 1881 Finest Cuisine, unsurpassed by the most renowned J. C. Malcolm, P.G.D., one of its most respected to 1894. The plan strikes us, as we have said, as Parisian Restaurants, Luncheons, Dinners and Suppers inhabitants. For the present, only the offices of the being an excellent one. The consecration of a new carte and prix fixe. Viennese Band. Prov. G. Secretary and the Library of Prov. G. Lodge a la Masonic bod is necessarily an event of the greatest y will be located there, but it has been resolved to and the fact of the annual interest and importance, acquire a site on which to erect a Masonic Hall and meeting of the Province being associated with it GRAND HALL. offices at a cost of .£10,000, and the Special Committee serves to lend additional dignity to the proceedings. which reported in favour of Musical Dinner 3s. 6d. per head . Accompanied by the this scheme, and whose # • » report was accepted almost unanimousl Imperial Austrian Band. y at the recent The Addison Potter Chapter,thus auspiciously started half-yearly meeting at Huddersfield of the Prov. G, on its career, makes the nth on the roll of Prov. G. Lodge, has been re-appointed to draw up proposals for WEST ROOM. Chapter, and as there are 30 lodges in Northumberland , the utilisation of the site and submit them to a future the proportion of Royal Arch to Craft Masonry is a meeting. It would be too much to expect that all of Academy Luncheon 2s. 6d., Diner Parisien 5s. very fair one. It is, moreover, satisfactory to learn our provinces, many of which are small and far from from the brief address delivered by the Grand Super- wealthy, should provide a hall and offices for its Prov. During both of which the renowned MANDOLINE intendent, Comp. Sir M. White Ridley, Bart., M.P., G. Lodge, but there has been no difficulty in adopting in the course of the Provincial proceedings that Royal QUARTETTE performs. , this plan in the case of the two Lancashires, and we Arch Masonry has steadily progressed during the past are glad to know that West Yorkshire, which stands year and that the greatest possible harmony has BUFFET & GRILL ROOM. , third as regards the number of its lodges, has deter- prevailed among the constituent chapters of the mined to follow such good examples. Quick service a la carte and moderate prices. Joints in province. We trust it may always be in the power of # each room fresh from the Spit every half-hour. the Grand Superintendent to congratulate the com- * * panions of Northumberland on being so well and It is further gratifying to know, On the authority of pleasantly established. Bro. W. C. Lupton, Chairman of the Charity Committee AMERICAN BAR. « * * of the Province, that the West Yorkshire Benevolent Service of special American Dishes, Grills, &c. As a rule, postponed meetings are not a success—at and Educational Fund, Which was started a year or all events, not such a success as was hoped for two since, is in a flourishing condition. A large originally—but the annual meeting of the Mark Prov. amount of support in the shape of donations and sub- Grand Lodge of Middlesex appears to have lost scriptions has been forthcoming, and up to the present nothing off from the dite first no claims have been made upon it. But several such Splendid Suites of Rooms for Military ami other by having been put assigned to it. We question indeed if it did not prove are pending, and Bro. Lupton did well to impress upon Dinners. to be something more than an ordinary exception to the brethren the desirability of continuing that support the rule. It is, indeed, more than probable that, as the cause of the postponement was the illness of the Prov. G.M.M., our respected Bro. Col. A. B. Cook, so the ENTHUSIASTIC RECEPTION OF THE recovered from his illness knowledge that he had so far SIRDAR, BRO. SIR HERBERT H. as to be able to resume his duties may have impelled KITCHENER, P.G.W. the members to meet in greater force than usual. Be this as it may, there is no doubt that the annual meet- When the Sirdar reached Dover an impressive S^flDasonic i^ p^S'iRotea , ing on the 14th instant—which we reported last week scene was witnessed. The Admiralty Pier was —was exceeding ly well attended, and that the reception crowded with an enthusiastic throng of spectators, accorded to the Prov. Grand Master was of the most whose deafening cheers resounded again and again, SATURDAY , OCTOBER 18 8. 29, 9 cordial character, while the congratulations he re ceived On the parades the people were equally hearty in their » on his recovery were most kindly. welcome. After greetings had been exchanged, the A regular Quarterly Convocation of Supreme * * * company adjourned to the Lord Warden Hotel, where Grand Chapter will be held at Freemasons' Hall on That he should have been recommended to his Bro. Sir Herbert H. Kitchener, P.G.W., was enter- Wednesday, the and prox., at the usual hour, but, as Royal Highness the M.W. Grand Mark Master for tained at a luncheon by the Mayor and Corporation, will be seen from the Agenda we publish in another re-appointment to an ollice he has so greatly adorned and an address of congratulation was presented. olumn ' , there is nothing but the usual routine business was a matter of course. Bro. Col. Cook has rendered » ' o transact. The number of new chapters for which many and great services to Mark Masonry in other * * The arrival of the Sirdar in London at seven o' warrants have been issued since the August convoca- capacities, but in none has he distinguished himself so clock tion is five, namely, two in the Provinces—the Egerton greatly as in that of Prov. G. Mark Master of Middle - brought thousands of spectators to Victoria Station and the vicinity, and a scene of wild enthusiasm was °f Tatton Chapter, No. 2132, New Brighton , Cheshire ; sex. He has, indeed, been an admirable ruler, capable witnessed. Owing to the want of adequate police '"id the Ashbury Chapter , No. 1459, West Gorton , and unremitting in the discharge of his duties, yet confusion prevailed and it was with '-ancashire (E.D.) ; and three Abroad—tbe Campbell genial and kindly withal. Under his ausp ices the provision much , some difficulty that Bro. Sir Herbert H. Kitchener Chapter, No. 2656, Hatton , Ceylon ; the St. George Mark Degree in the Metropolitan Province has , P.G.W., effected an exit from the terminus. When Chapter, No. 1152 , Singapore ; and the Silver River prospered both Masonically and financiall y, while he drove off amid the cheers of the populace there Chapter, No. 2320, Buenos Ayres. thanks to his able presidency at last year's Festival of , , was renewed confusion owing to the vastness of the * » * the Mark Benevolent Fund it holds through him the throng, but there was but one sentiment on every The Masonic banquet given by the Rig ht Hon. the record of being the most successful Chairman 's hand—that of patriotic welcome to the victorious -ord Mayor of London—Bro . Alderman Davies, M.P., Province at any of the Mark Benevolent Festivals. General. •G.D. of England—at the Mansion House on We hope that many years will elapse ere the association Wednesday evening proved a great success. His of Bro. Col. Cook with Middlesex Mark Masonry—an T HE CORPORATION of Kingston-on-Thames propose to '*°yal Hi ghness, the M.W. Grand Master, being in association that is equal ly honourable to the Prov. G. ee confer the Freedom of the boroug h on the Duke of P mourning for the late Queen of Denmark— Master and the lodges under his charge—shall be Cambridge on the occasion of his opening the new Victoria other of the Princess of Wales—was of necessity severed. Hospital, the site for which he presented to the town. If we may judge from experience in this country, the American system of "jurisdiction over rejected candidates " would not work fairly. It frequentl y Covresponbence* happens that a candidate gets refused admission to a lodge, not because he is We do not hold ourselves responsible for the opinions expressed by our correspondents , unworthy, but because one or more of the members of such lodge from personal , but we wish , in a Bp irit of fair play to all, to permit—within certain necessary limits- but insufficent Masonic, reasons object to his becoming a member; yet there is free discussion. no reason why such a candidate should not be elected in another lodge. It would almost appear that in America a candidate once rejected at one lodge from what- GLOUCESTERSHIRE LODGES. ever cause, would have a dilliculty in gaining admission to any other lodge. To the Editor of the " Freemason." In making comparisons in the Masonic press as regards the American and English or any other systems on which the Craft is conducted it is desirable to Dear Sir and Brother, , do it in such a manner that the criticisms are not calculated to disturb the fraternal In the report of to-day's Freemason of the consecration of the sensibilities of the brethren practising the system criticised. As Bro. Drummond " Royal York Lodge," No. 2709, at Nailsworth , the writer thus refers to the puts it, their system has been proved to work well in America as our system has " Foundation Ledge," No. 82, " It was founded , it is said, in Cheltenham, in the worked well under the English Constitution. After all, the articles of Bros. Speth year 1753, though moved the same year to Burton 's Coffee House, in London , and Drummond have been interesting contributions for the Masonic reader.— whence after one or two other changes in the interval , it returned to Cheltenham Yours fraternall y, in the year 1817." J. T. LAST. There is no foundation for this statement, the facts being that a lodge was Bradfo rd , October 19th. constituted in London at " Burton 's Coffee House, Crane Court, Peter's Hill ," on 5th March, 1753, then numbered 226. This lodge had no name until 1776 when it took the title of " Foundation Lodge." During its existence it met at nine THE ENGLISH LODGES IN NEW ZEALAND. different places in London, down to the year 1806 when it ceased to exist, its To the Editor of the " Freemason. " number then being 96. Dear Sir and Brother, at the Lamb Inn Abingdon , In the year 1807, a New Lodge was constituted , It may interest yourself and readers of the Free mason to know that Hand Book) the number Berks, to which was assigned (for reasons given in my y the English lodges in the District Grand Lodge of Canterbu ry, N.Z., have taken of the defunct London Lodge and this is the lodge which was removed to , 96, a vote as to whether they will adhere to their mother Constitution , or join the Cheltenham in 1817 and is now No. 82. recently-recognised New Zealand Constitution . be noted in relation to No. 270 (also referred A somewhat similar record may In a letter I have received from the R.W. to in the report) now " The Royal Lodge of Faith and Friendshi p," at Berkeley. District Grand Master, Bro. R. D. , London , on 25th July, Thomas, it appears that the brethren of all the lodges in his jurisdiction , with two A lodge was constituted at the Guildhall Coffee House exceptions Stewards' Lodge," which became , were unanimous in their resolve to remain under the Grand Lodge of 1789, as No. 540, and was entitled " The Country England and lapsed about the year or 1800. , and that the other two lodges were nearly unanimous in the same No. 449 in 1792 , 1799 direction. An entirely New Lodge was formed at Berkeley, on 4th November, 1802, to I believe the Canterbury District is the first to take the as provided which was assigned the number of the old London Lodge, 449, and was then plebiscite , by the addition to the Book of Constitutions.—Fraternally^yours, called " Lodge of Faith and Friendshi p." ' Neither the lodge at Cheltenham , No. 82, nor that at Berkeley, No. 270, had w. F. LAMONBY. any connection whatever with the defunct London lodges whose vacant numbers October 22nd. they subsequently received.— Vburs fraternally, JNO. LANE. A CORRECTION. Torquay, To the Editor of the " Freemason." October, 22nd. Dear Sir and Brother, Please permit me to correct an error in my letter on " R.A. RE ENGLISH VIEW OF AMERICAN FREEMASONRY. Working," which is of a most vital and important character. To the Editor ot the " Freemason." For the seventh word of verse 2 of Genesis I. read seventh word of verse 3 of Dear Sir and Brother, Genesis I.—Yours fraternally, Drummond of Maine, U.S.A., of Bro. T. MAY, 754. The Review by Bro. Josiah , 40, Spondon-road , Tottenham. Speth's article on the above subject, which you reprinted from the America n Tyler in the Freemason of the 8th inst., is very interesting reading and was couched in temperate language. Bro. Speth's article, which appeared in the ROYAL ARCH WORKING. " Freemason a few weeks since, was, I thought, written in the " lighter vein, and it To tht Editor of the " Freemason." amount of levity in occurred to me at the time that he betrayed a certain Dear Sir and Brother criticising the customs and doings of some of the Grand Lodges of the American , Jurisdictions. Having in my possession a number of the reports of the proceedings I am afraid I am not sufficiently learned to reply to Bro. T. May's of the annual communications of several of the United States Grand Lodges letter with such intelli gence and ability as I should like to, or to enter into any 1 perused them with much interest, and, like Bro. Speth , have noted the numerous argument with that brother on a subject which he seems so well able to com- reported decisions of the Grand Masters,' many dealing with the physical prehend. All that I wanted to say and to inform the Craft is that the translation qualifications of candidates and the eligibility or otherwise of traffickers of word the " Alep h and the Lameth," (or Lamed) is " omnipotence " and not in liquor for admission to the Craft. These doubtless appear trivial to English as now translated " word." There can be no mistake, and this was the only Freemasons as probably nothing of the kind is ever submitted to our Grand object I had in view in writing my letter to vou as the official guidance of the Lodge or to the Board of General Purposes for decision ; but after all, such Craft. matters are unimportant compared with the bulk of the business dealt with by The Gospel of St. John was not known at the time of the building of the the Transatlantic Grand Lodges during their two, and often three days' session. Temp le, where this word is used ; besides, there are thousands of Freemasons who A few weeks since I read a paper to my lodge, entitled -- " An Evening are ignorant of the Gospel and are still good Freemasons. with the Grand Lodge of Nebraska," and made reference to some of the Grand I trust by your kindness in giving this letter a space in your next publication Tributes to the memory of the Masters' Addresses, the Grand Orators' Orations, we may hear more about it.—I am , dear Sir and Brother, yours fraternall y, fraternal dead, and the care taken to ascertain the needs of the widows and children of deceased members of the subordinate lodges, &c, which evoked re- MAURICE SPIEGEL, P.Z. maiks from several of the brethren and visitors present—" that in America the brethren took their Freemasonry much more seriously than we do irj England." One important matter frequently dealt with at the meetings of the American Grand Lodges is the disciplining of members of lodges for " un-Masonic conduct ," and suspensions and expulsions of unworthy members of the Craft are by no means (Tvaft flftasoiuT* infrequent ; but how rarely is it that the United Grand Lodge of England is called upon to exercise such a jurisdiction. I have in mind a recent case where an unworthy Aldersgate Lodge, No. 1657. ge deprived of his rank as a Grand officer and I believe brother was by Grand Lod , A meeting of the above lodge was held on Monday, the 17th inst., at the Albion the Grand Lodge of Mark Master Masons went a little further , and expelled the Tavern, Aldersgate-street, E.C, when there were present Bros. H. N. Bennett , W.M. j same person from the Mark Degree. This was an exceptional case. 1 do not Thos. Briggs, I.P.M. ; Rupert Smyth, S.W. ; Arthur B. Hudso n, P.M., S.D. ; remember another. In this respect our brethren across the water are more James C. Hayes, J.D. ; Geo. Rawlinson , P.M., Stwd. ; Thomas, Tyler; Septimus carefu l than we are in England to purge their lodges of unworthy members. Croft, P.M. ; H. F. Woodward , T. H. James, and George Briggs, H.M. Visitors : Bros. C. W. Bowker, The fact that a number of the American Grand Lodges still hold to the per- iSG ; Percy M. Rogers, 4C3 ; Chas. J. Hey, lyo ; James Cowan ^ fect youth rule as one of the landmarks of the Order is the cause of such a con- P.M. 1572; and James Kift , 1701. questions qualifications of candidates 1 he minutes ot the last meeting held March 21st were read and confirmed. The ballot siderable number of regarding physical was taken for Mr. II. F. Woodward being submitted to the Grand Master for his ruling. It is however , probable that and Mr. T. H. James, and it proving unanimously , in their favour, they were initiated in an able manner by Bro. Thomas Briggs, I.P.M., in the near future such questions will be fewer than in the past as it becomes more who afterwards delivered the charge. Bro. Kift presided at the organ. A letter of general to relax the " perfect youth " rule. Surely the requisites of our " specu- regret at not being able to be present was read from the Treasurer, Bro. S. White, lative" system of Freemasonry are not necessarily identical with the requirements P.M., also a telegram of regret from Bro. Leedham , J.D. The W.M. then rose and of the " operative " system as practised by our ancient brethren centuries ago. read By-law No. iG, and proposed that Bro. Georee Briirzs. P.M. of the Carnarvon Such a question came up for decision by the Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Lodge, No. 1572 , be admitted an honorary member, he having eminently qualified him- Oklohoma—one of the youngest of the American jurisdictions—in 1893 , as to self in a marked manner to everything embodied in By-law No. iG , especially during the whether a candidate with only one eye, but in all other respects qualified , was last year. In the regretful absence of Bro. George Kenning, P.M. and Sec, the pro- " position was seconded by Bro. Arthur and eli ible to be made a Mason r " The decision was given in the affirmative, on the B. Hudson, P.M., supported by the S.W., g carried unanimously. The W.M. then read the following resolution : " That the thanks, ground that it is the mental and moral condition which is the paramount requisite of this lodge be, and are hereby accorded to Bro. George Briggs, a P.M. of the Carnar- of " offered material." True, the Grand Master qualified his decision by adding von Lodge, 1572 , for services rendered as acting Secretary ; and, as a further mark of oui " so long as the physical defect is not so serious as to prevent the candidate from appreciation , he be, and is hereby, elected an Honorary Member of the Aldersgate Lodge, complying with the Masonic requirements." 1657, " which was put and carried unanimously and ordered to be entered on the minutes . The decision is noteworth mind Bro. G. Briggs replied that it was always a labour of love to assist a lodge in its work y inasmuch as it recognises that it is the " still and morals " that after all are of more importance than whether the candidate or a brother in his duties, more especially for such a lodge as the Aldersgate and more especially to act for so renowned a and it wa^ has the regulation number of arms legs eyes &c. Not many years since a blind brother as Bro. George Kenning, , , , a source of great pleasure to know that his cessation from labour had now almost candidate was iniliated in a London lodge, thoug h this case was certainly not up restored him to his usual good health and that shortly they might have the pleasure to to the standard prescribed by the old charges approved in 1722. welcome him back to his place in the lodge. He added, " above all things I shall ever Bro. Drummond goes a bit out of his way when he almost insinuates that prize the resolution you have carried to be placed on the minutes of your lodge, as that will the Masonic Institution in this country is held together by " Beer and whisky," remain and be a testimony to the honour you have done me in electing me an honorary W.M. and and suggested that Bro. Speth alleged that the meal after the lodge is washed member of the lodge, when I shall be no more, and I beg to think you, brethren, most heartily. seconded by Bro. down with " beer and whisky." In London undoubtedly many " exclusive " " It was proposed by Bro. Hayes, and Rawlinson, P.M., that Bro. Dr. Milner Hey, of the Oak Lodge, become a j oining lodges indul ge in expensive banquets after their meetings, but country lodges arc member ot the lodge. usually satisfied with a p lain supper , seldom asking more than is. or is. 6d. per The brethren then dined together under the gavel o! thj W.M., when th: W.M. head. I have visited lodges at Whitby and elsewhere, where the suppers, except presented the lodge with a model in carved oak of Aldersgate, mide as a receptacle tor at installations, are dispensed with altogether , and yet very pleasant social evenings cigars, and in which was a box of choice Havannahs. , . are spent. I am informed by correspondents in America that, excepting at instal- Bro. Kift presided over the musical arrangements, and tbs Tyler's toist co.iclulea lations and on special occasions, they have no banquets after lodge meetings. a most enjoyable evening. Isaac Newton University Lodge, No. 859. E. Baldock and J . Moore passed to the Second Degree by the W.M. The ballot was taken on behalf of Messrs. H. Cordrey and F. Cole, and , it being unanimous , they The 37th anniversary of this lodge, which was established in 1S61 , was held at the were initiated into Craft mysteries by Bro. H. Sapsworth , P.M. A resolution was passed Masonic Hall , Cambridge , on Tuesday, the 25th inst., when Bro. G. I. Blan d, M.A., that the September meeting be abandoned in favour of May, and that the second Gonville and Caius College, P.G.S.B. Cambs , was installed W.M. for the ensuing year. , Monday in the latter month be the election night instead of April as heretofore. He afterwards appointed and installed his oHi :ers as understated : Bros. VV. ]. Fernie Apologies for non-attendance were received from Bros. J. Featherstone , P.M., P.P.G.P., P. J.G .D., Trinity Hall , I.P.M. ; A. S. Bell , P.G. Stwd., Trinity Hall , S.W. ; Rev. Treas.; H. C. Crozier ' , S.W. ; D. A. Ross, J .W. ; T. Grant , P.M., P.P.G. Std. Br.; A. L. Brown , M.A., Selwyn College, J.W. ; Rev. C. G. Griffinhoofe , M.A.„ St. John s J. Spooner , P.M. ; R. W. Simpson , I.P.M.; and others . College. Chap. ; W. G. Bell, M.A., P.M., P.P.S.G.D., Trinity Hall , Treas.; Rev. The lodge was then closed. A banquet followed, at which the W.M. presided Denn is Hall . M. A., P.M., P.P.G.C, Non-Coil., S:c ; S. W. Burgess , M. A., Jesus most ably. , College, S.D. ; W. J . Armitage , M.A., Emmanuel College, J .D. ; H. C. Ivnott Bro. W. T. Peat , P.P.G. Org., responded on behalf of " The Provincial Grand M.A., P.M., P.P.S.G.W., Selwyn College , D.C. ; H. G. Coomber , M.A., Pembroke Officers. Trinity " College, and L. O. T. Baines , Trinity Hall , A.D.Cs. ; W. Dudley Ward , " The Health of the W.M. " was proposed in flattering terms , and he was com- College, I.G. ; G. F. Cartwri ght , B.A., Pembroke College , Org.; J . H. C. Dalton , plimented by the proposer of the toast for the workmanlike manner in which he had M.A., M.D., P.G. Stwd., Trinit y College, R. H. Adie, M.A., Trinit y College, Rev. C. discharged his duties that day. I . N. Child , B.A., Christ' s, W. O. Watt , Trinity College , C. C. Morley, Trinity The W.M. , Tylers . , having replied , gave the toasts of "The Past Masters ," coup led with College, and G. H. Marsh , Trinity Hall , Stwds.; and C H. Ellis and G. Allen the name of Bro. Sapsworth , and "The Officers ," coupled with the names of Bros . " At the banquet , the P.G.M., Bro. Col. R. T. Caldwell , mentioned that he had , ' it Brfnd P.M., Stwd. ; Jehu , S.D. ; Gaunt , f.D.; and Figg, Org. lately been reading a work entitled "A Book of Beginnings ," and there he found During the proceedings , Bros. J ehu , McCarthy, and others entertained the brethren. state d that the word " Mason " was derived from two Egyptian hieroglyphics (Ma and Bro. Frank Figg ably presided at the pianoforte. Sen), signif ying " true brother. " So that to be a good Mason was to be a true brother. ... The D.P.G.M., Bro. Rev. J . H. Gray, in a facetious speech , said he would give them a derivation which he did not believe in. It was stated by an authority the other Rye Lodge, No. 2272. day that every Englishman should be proud of the name he bore, for the word was derived from the Greek word signif ying " angel ," the Hebrew word signif ying " god," The installation meeting took place at the Peckham Public Hall , Rye-lane , Peckhim , " With such an ancestry, who would not be on Wednesday, the 19th inst. Present: Bros. H. E. Reed , W.M. ; F. Swinfo rd Smith , and the Assyrian word signif ying " man. ; Wright proud ? J .W., W.M. elect; T. W , I.P.M. : F. Dunn , P.M., Treas. ; J . W. Dew- snap, P.M., Sec. ; J . H. Fletcher , S.D. ; G. E. May . J .D. ; E. Lawrence , I.G. ; G. J . North , Stwd.; R. P. Whiteman , Tyler ; W. R. Dunn , P.M. ; Wm. Cock , Burgoyne Lodge, No. 902. - P.M., P.P.S.G.D. Middx. ; Wm. Castledine , P.M. ; G. Nightingale , P.M. ; T. The installation meeting of this lodge, held at Anderton 's Hotel , Fleet-street , on Mills, R. T. Bonsall , H. J . Slade , H. Line, J . T. Hugg ins, P. Brabazon , W. H. Walker , the 24th inst., was marked by all the features whic h usually characterise the annua l Wm. Street , F. P. Pratt , J. F. Fairweather , J . C Like , E. Pearce , H. T. Gsrmiine , festivities of a successful lodge. A popular incoming W.M. ; an excellent rendering of H. M. Bradford , T. J. Peake , W. Waller , C. H. Smith , and A. J . Hart. Visitors : the insta llation ceremony by the I.P.M., who retires from office with well-deserv ed con- Bros. Perceval Nairne , P.G.D. ; J. Hill , W.M. 1441 ; H. L. Morden , P.M. 650, P.P. gratulations , profuse hospitality, and the best of frate rnal feeling prevailing throughout G.C. Essex ; F. Butler , 1441; Wm. Powley, 2332; W. Fletcher , I.G. 766 ; C B. the whole of the proceedings. „ ... Ryan , 1622; Wingrove Ives , 1939 ; W. J. Taylor. 1962 ; J . Smith , W.M. 1595 ; The members present included Bros. Chas. But cher , W.M.; Walter Bean, S.W., W. H. Barton , S.D. 2625 ; W. D. C. Leverett , 1 130; J. T. Penney, P.M. 1679; A. J . L. W.M. elect ; J . J . Fifield , J .W.; Geo. Gabb , P.M., Treas. ; S. J. Byng, P.M., Sec; J ones, Stwd. 754 : Sidney Hill , Org. 101 ; F. W. Stephens , P.M. 134S ; W. Gulli- E. Pillinger , P.M.; C. Dickenson , P.M. ; J . Dickenson , P.M.; S. Rashleigh , P.M.; ford , S.D. 975 ; G. E. Gratton , W.M. 2S75; C E. Taylor , i952 ; G. D. Etheridge , W. Rouse Carter , P.M. ; H. Norrington , P.M.; G. J. Brown , S.D. ; F. Richmond , 303 ; A. E. Pusey, 179 ; T. Powell , S.D. 21S2 ; T. H. Coombes , J .D. 2024 ; A. • J .D. ; E. S. White , P.M., D.C. j J. Oscroft , I.G. ; H. R. Haycraft , R. H. March - Weston , 101; and C H. Stone , P.M. 507, J .W. 1641. bank , C. E. Pillinger , J . H. Stanley, H. Crumbleholme , Org. ; and many others . The minutes of previous meeting were read and confirme d. Bro. F. P. Pratt was Visitors : Bros. S. C Bateman , P.M. ; Wm. Hall , A. W. Briggs , G. T. Kinipp le, passed in a very impressive manner by the W.M. Bro. A. Swinford F. Smith (Frank P.M. 65; H. T. Brooks , 65; W. Woodman , 65; D. Harlow , P.M. G5; J . T. Byng, Swinford), P.P.G.O. Middx., J.W., W.M. elect, was presente d to the W.M. by Bro. P.M.; A. G. Dodson , P.M. 1S8; O. E. Riche , P.M. 2409 ; Lewis Levy, 1349 J J- W. Cock , P.M., D.C, to receive the benefits of installation , which was carried out in an Hyams , 1349 ; W. Hay Fielding, 1949 ; T. Wyer , 1314; J . Thorn , 2331 j W. admirable manner by Bro. H. E. Reed in a full Boar d of Installed Misters. The Beechcroft , P.M. 115S; A. Tisley, P.G. Stwd.; Geo . Wright, S61 ; C. Greaves , newly-installed Master invested his officers as follows : Bros. I. A. Fletcher , S.W.: G. SGi; D. J ames, 2563 ; Sydney Mack way, P.M. ; E. Loder , H. Hill, P.M. ; W. E. May, J.W. ; H. E. Reed , I.P.M. j F. Dunn , P.M., Treas.; J . W. Dewsnap, H. Wheeler , 2454; F. W. Barnham , C. D.Collins , ig «o.j; W. H. Pocklington , P.M.; P.M., Sec ; E. Lawrence , S.D. ; G. F. North , J .D. ; E. Pearce , I.G.; W. Cock , W. W. Lee, P.P.G.D. Middx. ; and others. P.M., P.P.S.G.D. Middx., D.C; H. J. Germiine and H. J . Slade , Stewards ; and After the opening of the lodge and the confirmation of the minutes , a brother was Whiteman , Tyler. The addresses were most abl y rendered by the Installing Mister , passed to the Second Degree. The princi pal item on the agenda was then proceeded Bro. H. E. Reed. The Auditors ' report was presented , which showed the lodge to be in with , and Bro. Walter Bean having been presented as W.M. elect, was installed into a flourishing financial position . the chair in an excellent manner by Bro. Charles Butcher. The officers ' collars were The business ended , the brethren adjourned to a capital banquet , which was well distributed as follows : Bros. Chas. Butcher , I.P.M.; J . J . Fifield , S.W. ; G. J. supp lied. Brown , J.W.; George Gabb , P.M., Treas. ; S.J . Byng, P.M., Sec ; F. Richmon d, The W.M. gave the usual loyal and Masonic toasts , which were most loyally S.D. ; I. Oscroft , I.D. ; E. S. White , P.M., D.C ; H. R. H. Ha ycraft , I.G. ; R. honoured. H. Marchbank and I. H. Stanley, Stwds. ; C. E. Pillinger , A.D.C; H. Crumblch ome, That of " The Provincial Grand Master , Djputy Grand Mas ter , and the rest of the Org. ; and Gilbert , Tyler. A coup le of resignations were announced , one b rother Grand Officers , Present and Past ," the W.M. announce ! was always well and cordially was proposed for joining , and the lodge was closed. received. Upon that occasion it was nearer to the brethren , inasmuch as many were not A choice banquet having been well served , the usual toasts followed. privileged to go to Grand Lodge to see the admirable worki ngof its officers , but among Bro. A. Tisley. P.G. Stwd., was called upon to rep ly for " The Grand Officers," them was a Grand Officer , one of his oldj st and dearest frien ds, who had witnessed his and briefl y responded. career from boyhood in connection with the church cho ir, and had now honoured him by " The Health of the W.M. " was given by Bro. Charles Butcher , I.P.M., in witnessing his installation. He asked the brethren to drink morst heartily to Bro . genial and kindly terms. He said the members all knew that Bro. Bean 's heart was Perceval Nairne , P.G.D. with them in the lodge, and that he had worked as hard as he could for its benefit. If In repl y, Bro. Nairne , in an exhaustive and highly intelle ctual speech , said it was a the members would only see that the W.M. had plenty of work , it would be done well pleasing duty to respond at all times for the officers of Grand Lodge, but on tint occa- and to the credit of the lodge. From the manner in which the W.M . had conducted the sion it was the more pleasing when the health of the G.M. wis i-nproving satisf actorily, small part entrusted to him that evening, they were assured he was well up to his work. and also of that of the Earl of Lathom , Pro G.M., who was recovering after the They would therefore heartily joi n in wishing him a happy and prosperous year of great bereavement that had befallen him and his family. All knew their high sense of office. duty, which was always carried out most ably. One could not but admire the G.M., Bro. Walter Bean , W.M., in reply ing, said that after the lapse of iS years he had his Royal Highness , of late , when he brought his own person al influence to bsar upon reached the proud position of Worshipful Master of the Burgoyne Lodge. He had Grand Lodge in the matter of acknowledging and recognisin g the Grand Lod je of New endeavoured to work throug h all the offices in the lodge, and so attain the amb ition of Zealand as a Soverei gn Grand Lodge, when there was a lar ge division of op inion upon every initiate—the chair of his mother lodge. He could only thank the I.P.M. for the the subj ect. Also in his devotion to the high prin ci ples which regulated the Grind kind sentiments expressed in his short speech , and also thank the brethren for the way Lodge of England , in the severance of the Grand Lodge of England fro m the Grind in which they had received the toast. He thanked them one and all from the bott om ot Lodge of Peru ; it was, indeed , most painful to do so, but when the Grand Lodje of Peru his heart. ' abolished the V. of the S. Law from its midst , and substituted th at of the Republic of Peru , The W.M. then proposed " The Installing Master ," and said he was sure that the there could not be any other alternative. It was the duty of everyone to follow so noble impressive rendering of the installation ceremon y, and especiall y of the three addresses , a lead , and carry out the princi ples with such integrity. It was very pleasing to him to must have very much impressed all present. He (the W.M.) had personally to thank attend and witness the installation of the W.M. in his mother lodge, whom he had known the I.P.M. tor the way in which he performed that ceremony. They would also re- for 25 years , when he then was taking part in another public duty. He had himself been member the genial way in which Bro. Butcher conducted his year of office and would 36 years in Freemasonry, and still was endeavouring to perform the various functions re-echo his sentiments in say ing that the I.P.M. had done his work in a manner second which were as important as in the days of old. He wished the W.M. a most successful to none. Taking such a deep interest in Masonry, the I.P.M. could be relied upon to year of office. maintain that interest now that he had passed throu gh the chair. In presenting Bro. Bro. H. E. Reed , I.P.M., next proposed the toast of " The W.M., " which he Butcher with a Past Maste r 's jewel , he felt it a great honour to be permitte d to make approached with diffidence , but still with great pleasure. He most cordiall y wished the presentation , and trusted he would live many years to wear it. The members health , wealth , and Masonic prosperity to the W.M. He was born in the Rye Lodge , heartil y wished the 1 P.M. every pro sperit y in his future life. had served every office and it was congratulato ry to be installed as its W.M . with so Bro . Charles Butcher , I.P.M., returned thanks in a short and concise speech. great a promise of success and ability. His best wish was in the words of the ritual , What little he had done had been entirely a labour of love, and if he had done it with " Honour to the lodge and satisfaction of the br ethren. " any credit to himself or to their satisfaction , he was amp ly repaid. He thanked them Bro. F. Swmfcrd , W.M., said he replied most cordially with ming led feelings of exceedingly for the handsome jewel, and , in giving him that , he was not egotistical in pride and diffidence , pride in being elected W.M ., and diffidence in following such an believing that it carried with it the esteem and respect engraven upon it. He would array of excellent Masters who had done yeoman service ; but he would endea vour to continue to do whatever he could for the lodge as long as he was able. follow in their footsteps. He was initiated by Bro. Dunn , P.M., Treas., and hoped he "The Visitors " was cordially honoured. should full y justif y the choice of brethren and prove his ability, so long as worthy The followinir breth ren acknowled ged the excellent workin g witn essed and the candidates were brought for initiation and that he might leave the chair most worthil y. bountiful hospitality they had received : Bros. Tisley, P.G . Stwd. ; S. Mackway, P.M. ; The toast of " Bro. H. Reed , I.P.M. and Installin g Master " was next proposed H. Hill , P.M.; Cooper , and J . Wyer. by the W.M., who said it was very difficult to do it justi ce ; the work of the year had In response for " The Masonic Charities ," Bro . Cowland , P.M., the Secretary of bee n carried out perfectly, but the installation ceremony with marked success, which the lodge of instruction and also of the Benevolent Association connected therewith , those who were privileged to witness could testify. Bro. Reed had carried out the drew attention to the good work done by the latter Association in support of the three traditions in a dignified manner , and he would ask him to accept the Past Master 's Instit utions. All the Past Masters had by this means become Subscribers or Governors jewel voted him by the brethren of the Rye Lodge , who knew what he had done for its to one or more of the Institutions. honour , as a slight token and thanks , wishing that he might wear the same for many Bro. S. Rashleigh , P.M., rep lied first for "The Past M asters , Treasurer and years in the ranks of Past M asters of the Rye Lodge . Secretary, " In rep ly, Bro. Reed said from the fulness of his heart he could not adequatel y thank Bro. Geo. Gabb , P.M., Treas., said their re-election of him showed their confidence the brethren for so cordiall y drinking to his health. It in him and he congratulated the lodge on the magn ficent balance in hand. was with mingled feelings of , regret he left the chair , the year having so soon ended , and having received such kind- Bro. S. J . Byng, P.M., who had been re-appointed for the eighth time , said this ness at their hands , and h: was confident he had the good was be the feelings of every brother in the greatest comp liment they could pay bim. He hoped to continue to the R ye Lodge. It wis indeed a red-letter diy, and he was fully conscious recipient of their confidence in the future as in the past. of having endeavoured to perform his duties as ably as possible. He was gratified the balance " The Officers " and the Tyler ' s toast concluded a bri ght and happy evening. sheet showed improvement upon the previous year and he hoped the funds would increase Bro. W. Pocklington the musical arrangements , and was ably assisted by directed more and more yearly. The past year had been an honourable one to him , first in Miss Amy Sarg ent , and Bros. W. Wheeler , A. W. Bri ggs, E. Loder , and W. Syckel- W.M., moore. being and also in commercial circles, being honoured by the chairm anship, and also as President at the large public dinner , at which he was p resented with a hand- some testimonial , which together with the handsome Past Master 's jewel then present ed, Wolsey Lodge, No. 1656. he should hand down as heirlooms to posterity . He tendered his hear ty thanks to the A meeting of this lodge—the last of the session— *as held at the Greyhound Hotel , officers of the lodge who had so ably supported him during the past year , and he hoped Ha mpton Court , on the 10th inst., when there were present Bros. W. R. Flack , W.M. ; to live to be old and grey in serving the Rye Lodge. H. .). Bond , P.M., Stwd., as S.W.; W. T. Peat , P.M., P.P.G.O., as I.W.; Major The W.M. next presented the toast of " The Visitors " in most cordial and '• C. Walls , P.M., P.P.G.W., P.G. Std. Br., Sec. ; A. J ehu , S.D.; J . Gaunt , J.D. ; appreciative terms. £'.„F'ge, Org. ; H. Sapsworth , P.M., P.P.G. Std . Br. ; R. W. Rice, P.M. ; and J. Bro. Norden , P.P.G.C. Essex, responded , and dilated upon the higher and ideal Gilbert , P.G.T., Tyler. life to live . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , Bros. A. J Bros. Hill, J. Smith , and G. G ratton also replied , and appreciated thoroughly th« Burgi st, G, E, p. Hertslet , and T. Foster were raised to the Third Degree, and Bros. A > working and hospitality of the lodge. The W.M. next proposed the toast of " The Treasurer, Secretary, and Past Shirley Woolmer Lodge, No. 2530. Masters of the Lodge," and remarked it was a most comprehensive toast. Of the Treasurer and Secretary, two more faithful officers could not be; the Treasurer was The installation meeting took place at the Masonic Hall, St. John's Parish Hall, the W.M. and the Secretary the first Master of the lodge. Sidcup, on Tuesday, the iSth inst. Bro. Raymond Henry Hale was elected to fill 's father in Freemasonry, , succeeding Bro. A. Sharp, P.M., Both had done, and would do, well for the lodge. Bro . W. Cock , P.M., was a pillar of the office of W.M. during the ensuing year who strength in the lodge, as were Bros. Nightingale, Castledine, R. Dunn , and Wright, all has so ably filled the chair during the past year. There was a large assembly of of whom had done splendid service in the lodge. the brethren. The W.M. elect having been presented by the D.C, was installed by Bros. Dunn, Dewsnap, Cock, Nightingale, and R. Dunn most cordially Bro. A. Sharp, P.M., after which Bro. Hale invested his officers for the ensuing year as responded. follows: Bros. A. Sharp, P.M., P.P.G.O., I.P.M. ; C Sheath, S.W. ; ]. R. Creasey, , J.W. ; Rev. C. E. Shirley Woolmer, P.M., P.P.G.C, Chaplain ; E. Blanks, P.M., The toast of "The Officers ," the W.M. said, was one of the greatest importance P.M., and he was ably supported by efficient officers , and he would couple with it the toast of P.G. Reg., Treasurer ; C. Forwood, Secretary ; F. Dewsbury, D. of C.; T. " The Artistes Crawford , S.D. ; F. Shapley, J.D. ; F. Baddeley, I.G.; Shirley Woolmer, A.D.C. ; ," who had done splendid service. , W. Bullworthy, Organist ; and G. Randall, T The S.W. and J.W., and Bro. Wingrove Ives (for the artistes) very suitably J. Fryer and M. Hewitt Stwds.; yler. replied. The W.M. then, on behalf of the lodge, presented Bro. Sharp with a handsome The.Tyler's toast closed a happy evening. Past Master's jewel, in recognition of the duties he had discharged during the past The musical arrangements were under the direction of Bro. Wingrove Ives, 1929, year, and Bro. Sharp returned thanks in appropriate terms. efficientl , and F. W. The banquet was served at the Charing Cross Hotel, and the brethren who had y supported by Bros. F. Swinford A. Weston , A. Court, T. Powell, taken part in the installation ceremony left Sidcup by the 6.24 p.m. train, to which was Stephens. Bro. Sidney Hill ably presided at the piano. attached three saloon carriages for their accommodation by the courtesy of the company. The company included Bros. R. H. Hale, W.M. ; A. Sharp, LP M.j C Sheath, S.W.; Rev. C. E. Shirley Woolmer, P.M., P.P.G.C ; E. Layton, P.M. ; E. Blanks, Duke of Fife Lodge, No. 2345. P.M., P.G.R. ; J. R. Creasey, J.W. ; F. Dewsbury, D.C. ; C Forwood, Sec. ; T. B. The first meeting after the recess of this flourishing lodge was held at the Alexandra Sandercock, P.M. ; T. Crawford, S.D. ; F. Shapley, J.D. ; Whomes, J. Fryer, T. Hotel, Clapham Common, on the gth inst., under the presidency of the popular W.M., Bright, and many other members. The visitors were : Bros. L. Laud Havard, 1224 ; Bro. T. Morris, who was one of the founders of the lodge. Among those present were G. Spurgen , P.P.G.J.W. 55S ; T. Hastings, P.M. S29 ; Harold Woodcock, 2470 ; W. Bros. A. Robertson , S.W.; Winney, J.W.; R. Steele, P.M., Treas. ; J. W. Folkard, Crawford, P.M. Union ; T. Poyle, VV. Jorgensen, S29 ; VV. Dunk , 55s, P.P.G.S.W. ; P.M., Sec. ; J. Mitchell , I.P.M. ; H. Mitchell, S.D. ; C. J. Fitch, J.D. ; G. Tavlor, G. Pedar, 55s, P.G.P. ; E. G. Harding, 210S, P.P.G.D.C ; VV. Moulder, S29; E. A.D.C.; Machin, P.M., I.G.; Beckwith, and F. W. Sinclai r, Stwds.; S. Cochrane, P.G. Leonard, 1691; W. H. Tomsett, 2G71 ; G. H. Fellowes Prynne, W.M. 1S26 ; Montague Treas. ; E. Beaven , P.M.; A. Harvey, P.M.; j. Langdon, P.M.; C Woods, Borwell , 2454 ; J. Hedley, P.P.A.G.D.C. ; J. H. Gretton, P.M. ; S. R. Bartrum, C Davis, P.M., Stwd. ; C Patrick, P.M., Tyler; John Wyer, P.P.G.D.C. Kent ; J. Kidman , and T. Barker. S. Baker, Bruce Kench, Simmons, Merrett, Kinston, Hill, Wilfred Stracey, Tom " The Queen and the Craft " and " The M.W.G.M., H.R.H. the Prince of Wales " Gregory, C H. Merrett, Hearsey, Oswald, and Ballard . Visitors : Bros. Bundy, were afterwards proposed by the VV.M., and were cordially received. 2625; Chisholm, W.M. 1351 ; Horton , 902 ; Stanley, 902 ; Shand, 55S ; H. The W.M. proposed "The M.W. Pro (G.M., the Earl of Lathom ; the R.W. Dep. Mitchell, J.D. 1056 ; Oswald, 72 (S.C) ; and S. Rashleigh, P.M. 902. G.M., the Earl Amherst ; and the rest of the Grand Officers, Present and Past." After the lodge was opened, the minutes of the regular May meeting and the Bros. Hedley and Harding responded. June emergency meeting were read and confirmed. Bros. Hill, Kingston, Merrett, and The W.M. then gave " The R.W. Prov. G.M. of Kent, the Earl Amherst," which Simmons were impressively raised by Bro. John Mitchell, I.P.M., who was ably was also cordially received. supported by the whole of the officers of the lodge. Ballot was taken for, and proved " The V.W. Dep. Prov. G.M., Bro. J. S. Eastes, and Prov. G. Officers , Present in favour of , Messrs. Ballard and Oswald, who were initiated into the mysteries of the and Past," was given by the W.M. Order in a manner that entirely met with the approval of the most critical. A notice of Bros. E. Blanks, P.G. Reg. ; Rev. C. E. Shirley Woolmer, P.P.G. Chap. ; and motion by Bro. Charlie Woods was postponed, as he had been forced to leave early. Spurgen , P.P.J.G.W. ; each responded, the first-named as a present officer of the Sympathy was expressed for the family of the late Bro. C. J. F. Shannaw, one of the Province of Kent, who took the opportunity of thanking the brethren for their congratu- founders of the lodge, who had died since the last meeting. lations u;ii>n the honour that had recently been conferred upon him. All Masonic business beingended , the brethren dined together under the presidency Bro. Rev. C E. Shirley Woolmer said within three months he would have completed of the W.M., and afterwards passed a very happy time in full harmony. his 50th year as a Mason. He was initiated when an undergraduate at Oxford, and The W.M. proposed the toast of " The Queen ," referring to the loyalty of all had acted as Prov. G. Chaplain in various counties for the last 4S years. Never had Englishmen, and Masons in particular , to the lady who governed the country in so he known a province like Kent for distributing honours by merit and not favour. exemplary a manner. Bro. Spurgeon, P.P.J.G.W., also replied. The W.M. proposed "H.R.H. the Prince of Wales, M.W. Grand Master "—a The toast of " The Worshipful Master was proposed by Bro. Sharp, I.P.M., who toast which is always received with much enthusiasm, and this occasion was no exception remarked on the great interest taken in Masonry by Bro. Hale, and the ability he to the rule. showed in the discharge of the duties appertaining to the office he had filled , which was The W.M. proposed " The M.W. Pro G.M., the Earl of Lathom ; the R.W. Dep. a happy augury for the interest and zeal with which he would act as the VV.M. of their G.M., Earl Amherst ; and the rest of the Grand Officers, Present and Past," referring lodge in the year of office he now entered upon. especially to the work of their esteemed Bro. S. Cochrane, P.G. Treas. The toast was enthusiastically honoured. Bro. S. Cochrane, P.G. Treas., in thanking the brethren , pointed out that, as The W.M., in reply, thanked the brethren very much for the cordial way in which " father " of that lodge and its first Master, he was more than delighted with its they had received his name as VV.M. He felt that the success of a Masonic lodge progress. depended not only on the VV.M., but upon the brethren generally, and he felt that in The toast of " Our Master " was proposed by Bro. John Mitchell in a felicitous that lodge they had a real good Brotherhood. He looked forward to his year of office manner. Bro. Morris was not only respected for his sterling merit , but also loved for with a g reat degree of pleasure. his interest and attention to any good work that he took in hand. "The Immediate Past Master " was proposed by the W.M., who said they The W.M. responded , thanking the brethren, and expressing his feeling of the respected Bro. Sharp for his work as a Mason. responsibility of his office. Bro. Sharp, in reply, thanked the brethren for the kindness he had always received , The W.M. proposed " The Initiates," both of whom responded. and especially so during his year of office just closed. The W.M. next gave "The Past Masters, Treasurer, and Secretary," all of whom Bro. E. |. S. Layton, P.M., proposed " The Masonic Charities " in an eloquent and replied. effective speech. It had been said that Masonry was nothing without Charity. Certainly, For " The Visitors " all those present responded. Each had been pleased with the any Masonry which had not good fellowship and goodwill—which, after all, were the work, the harmony of the lodge, and its hospitality. foundations of Charity—was a sham. In every competition , and more especially in the The S.W. and J.W. responded for " The Officers ." race of life in which all were struggling, it necessarily followed, having regard to the The meeting closed with the Tyler's toast. number of competitors, that all could not succeed in gaining the of life . Then, Songs and recitations were contributed during the evening by Bros. Robertson , W. in our hour of triumph let us remember those who had not been so fortunate as to hive Stracey, H. Mitchell, Oswald, Simmons, and Baker, while Bro. Winney ably presided received a place. He hoped that the funds of their own particular lodge might always be at the pianoforte. in such a sound condition that its Treasurer would never be ashamed of the amount which he had to take up to the festival. Bro. Blanks, Treas., responded. Lodge, No. 2353. The W.M. proposed "The Visitors," of whom a large number were present, and Broxbourne he coupled with the toast the names of Bros. Dunk and G. H. Fellowes Prynne. A meeting of this lodge was held on Saturday, the 22nd inst., at the Red Lion Bro. Dunk, in reply, expressed the pleasure he always had to be present in the Hotel, High Barnet, Herts, when there were present Bros. E. J. Gittins , P.P.G. Std. lodge. Br., VV.M.; J. W. Hunt, S.W. ; T. j. Phillips, J.W. j E. C. Mulvey, P.G.P., Bro. G. H. Fellowes Prynne took the opportunity of testifying to the way in which Treas. ; S. Lichtenfeld. P.M., Sec ; J. Heilbrun, S.D. ; T. J. Patrick, J.D.j; Bro. Hale entered into the true spirit of Masonry, of the great purposes of which he C. H. Hempel, I.G.; R. H. Nicholls, M.D. ; H. Ramsbottom , Stwd. ; H. Evenden, spoke in effective terms. It brought together men who, in politics and religion , were Tyler : H. Monson, P.M. ; W. T. Winsor, P.M. ; W. Hall, C. E. Greening, on absolutely different platforms, and by so doing achieved a wonderful purpose in the W. Hewitt, W. Archer, H. De Maid, D. S. Aston, W. H. Watson , C. D. Essien, promotion of good fellowship amongst men of all schools of thought and shades of H. Vroom , C. Ratcliffe, Rev. C. B. Wilson, H. Kobelt, VV. C. Mannering, F. W. opinion. Elvin, R. Ridgway, and others. Visitors : Bros, A. Briscoe, P.P.G. Org. Surrey ; E. [Bro. Rev. C. E. Shirley Woolmer at this point left, being accorded Masonic honours Loder, S.W. 179 ; R. Reid , G5; and others. « in departing.] The lodge was opened, and the minutes of the last regular lodge meeting were "The Installing Master, Bro. A. Sharp, P.M., P.P.G.O. ; " " The Past Masters " read and confirmed. Bros. Radcliffe, De Maid , and Aston were raised to the Degree (Bros. T. B. Sandercock and T. Knight replying) ; " The Officers of the Shirley of M.M. in a very impressive manner, and Bros. C B. Wilson and W. Archer were Woolmer Lodge ; " " Bro. C Sheath, S.W.; " and the Tyler's toast brought to a passed to the Degree of E.C. A ballot was taken for Messrs. W. T. Zankah and close a most enjoyable evening. T. G. Hilton , which proving unanimous, those gentlemen were duly initiated into Free- The whole of the arrangements were carried out in the most efficient and gratifying masonry. manner by Bro. C Forwood , Sec, while the musical programme was in the hands of After the transaction of other routine business, the brethren adjourned to the Bro. VV. Leet, who was admirably assisted by Bros. Ashton, Bartrum , Montague banquet table. Borwell , Green, Layton, Shapley, Sheath, and Whomes. The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured. In giving the toast of " The Prov. G.M., W. Bro. T. F. Halsey, M.P.," the W.M. referred to the great progress made in the number of lodges in the Province of Herts Industry Lodge, No. 48. during Bro. Halsey's tenure of office—a sure proof of the great esteem in which he was held. The regular meeting of this lodge was held on Monday, the 24th inst., when there Bro. E. C. Mulvey, P.G.P., Treas., proposed "The Health of the VV.M." in very was a large attendance. The W.M., Bro. VV. C .A. Holzap fel, presided , and was sup- felicitous terms, and said that the able and perfect manner in which he had worked the ported by the following brethren : Bros. A. Simpson, I.P.M.; A.Dodds, P.M. ; W.J. Three Degrees that evening proved that he was able and willing to sustain the duties of Jobson , P.M., Treas.; T. W. Stokoe, P.M.; T. R. Jobson, P.M., Asst. Sec. ; Robt. the chair in the way they should be carried out. Whitfield . P.M. ; J. Armstrong, S.W. ; J. T. Pragnell , J.W. ; W. K. Peacock, In giving the toast of " The Initiates," the VV.M. said that he believed they had S.D. ; H. H. Pitt, J.D. ; R. Ferry, Org. ; G. T. Bootes, as I.G. ; R. Laverick , received among them that evening two brethren who would be a credit to the lodge and Stwd. ; T. H. Armstrong, and J. Curry, Tyler. Amongst the numerous members and would maintain and uphold the tenets of the Order. visitors were Bros. J. T. Corking, T. W. Wray, W. Campbell, John Carr, R. Forsyth , The Tyler's toast closed a most enjoyable meeting, enlivened by some excellent R. Richardson , C. N. T. Pelmear, J. Neil , J. Rhind , J. Lightbown, T. W. Hilton , R. singing by Bros. E. Loder , E. C. Mulvey, H. Monson , VV. Hall , and C. B. Wilson. Dobson , W. L. Young, E. Histon , J. Crighton , F. Hastie, P. Cash, A. J. Waugh , R. Bro. A. Briscoe, P.P.G.O. Surrey, very ably presided at the organ and pianoforte. Surtees, 1. R. Lightbown, VV. Sinclair, W. J. Heppell , P.M. 424; T. R. Short, P.M. 424 ; R. Stewart, P.M. 424 ; J. Howe, J.W. 424 ; J. Jackson, 424 ; Sydney Bicon , 424; N. Knox , 424; G. Short, 424 j W. F. Pnillips, S.W. 424 ; J.S. Thompson , Lodge, No. 2409. W.M.22G0 ; J. Burrell , P.M. 424 ; VV. M. Cox, S.W. 25GS; B.Thomas, I.G.240; Jas. Woodgrange Bell , VV.M. 949 ; A. Man , 1427; VV. F. Hall, 40G ; II. Bartlett, S.D. 40G ; F. VV. The installation meeting took place on Wednesday, the 19 th inst. at the Princess Holmes, J.W. 25GS; J. I". Dove, 541 ; K. II. Ueid , S.D. 25GS ; J. W. Cutter, J.D. Alice Hotel , Forest Gate, b., when Bro. William Wilkinson , P.M. 129 S, was installed 25G.S; A. Thompson , 25GS ; VV. D. Hick, 2G74 ; and others. in a very impressive manner by Iiro. A. R. Trew, P.M., P.P.S.G.D. Suffolk. This After the preliminary business, Bro. Thomas Robinson was passed to the Second lodge has now become a very important one in the East of London , and has a member- Degree by the W.M., and the S.W. explained the tools and gave the charge to the ship of nearly 90. It has also subscribed generously to the Masonic Charities , for candidate. The annual lecture in connection with the lodge was afterwards delivered although only consecrated in September , 1S91, it has contributed upwards of £1200, in by Bro. Robert Whitfield , P.M., who discoursed on " Some Masonic Doubts," chieny addition of having given donations amounting to £140 to the West Ham Hospital. on historical matters. Amongst the many distinguished visitors present was Bro. Ernest Gray, M.P. for the The proceedings terminated , and the brethren adjourned to the refreshment board. Northern Division of West Ham. A very large number partook of an excellent banquet , provided by Bro. James , proprietor of the hotel, and the brethre n contributed handsomely to the T HE HEALTH of the Duke of Teck has undergone a decided change for the better Copper appear in W.M.'s list on behalf of the R.M.I.G., which he intends representing as a Steward next during the past few days, though it is not expected that he will be able to year. public again for some considerable time. Earl of Carnarvon Lodge, No. 211. IRo^al Brcb. A meeting of this lodge was held at Anderton's Hotel, Fleet-street, on the 29th ult. Among those present were Bros. C W. Board , W.M. ; F. Rossdale, S.W. ; S. H. Parkhouse, P.M., as J.W. ; F. N. Hardinge, M.O. ; G. Wales, S.O. ; T. F. Lion and Lamb Chapter, No. 192. Strutt, J.O. ; J. N. Frye, P.M., Treas.; Major T. C Walls, P.M., P.G.S.B., Sec ; A meeting of this chapter was held on Wednesday, the 19th inst., at Cannon-street VV. Willshire, S.D.; T. Baragwanath , J.D. ; R. Shaw, D.C ; M. K. Prosoda, Hotel. Present: Comps. W. Hayes Dunn , M.E.Z. ; Fredk. Hughes, H.; S. M. Stwd. ; T. Monson , P.M. ; W. M. Huish, P.M. ; Dr. H. Kiallmark, P.M., P.G.S. ; Banker, P.Z., as J.; F. D. Rees Copestick, S.E.; William Baker, 1st A.S.; Thos. and G. W. Larter, I.P.M. Cohu, P.Z., D.C; G. Couchman, Janitor; Dr. W. A. Dingle, P.Z. ; T. W. Fisher, The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed, the ballot J. G. Robeson , G. K. Durrant, Walter Fisher, and J. Vaughan-Sherrin. Comp. the was taken on behal f of Bros. C. E. Burton , 2696; E. C. S. Bradley, 1642 ; and Rev. Vaughan, P.Z. 2S, was a visitor. G. B. Johnstone, P.M. 1791 ; and it being unanimous they were impressively addressed The chapter was opened and the minutes of the previous convocation read and con- by the W.M., ably assisted by the officers , who were well posted in their respective firmed. The ballot was then taken for Bro. J. Vaughan-Sherrin, of Lodge 1772 , and duties. It being election night Bro. Rossdale, S.W., was elected W.M. ; J. N. Frye, proving unanimous, the M.E.Z. vacated the chair in favour of Comp. Copestick , P.Z., P.M., Treas.; and S. Ellis, Tyler. A vote of thanks was passed to the W.M. for who, in his usual able manner, exalted Bro. Sherrin as a companion of the Order. his excellent services during the past year, and a Past Master 's jewel was voted to him. Comp. T. W. Fisher, who had been unable to attend the previous meetings, was then Apologies for non-attendance having been read, the lodge was closed and the brethren installed in the J. chair, after which the election of office rs for the ensuing year took adjourned to the banquet, which was well served. The W.M. presided as usual in a place, and resulted as follows : Comps. F. Hughes, M.E.Z. ; T. VV. Fisher, H.; most able and impressive manner, his utterances being full of point. William Baker, ].; George Kenning, P.Z., Treas. ; F. D. R. Copestick, P.Z., S.E. ; Bros. Dr. Kiallmark and R. Shaw responded on behalf of "The Grand Officers. " Ringrose, S.N.; J. G. Robeson, P.S. ; and T. Coh u, P.Z., D. of C.; the election Bros. A. W. Bateman, P.M. 332, P.P.G.M.O. Kent, and John French acknow- of the remaining officers being postponed until the next meeting, as were also two ledged the toast of " The Visitors." In their respective replies they spoke in terms of motions for alteration of the bye-laws. On the proposal of Comp. Banker, P.Z., commendation of the working of the W.M. and his officers. seconded by Comp. F. D. R. Copestick, P.Z., S.E., a Past Principal's jewel was unani- " The Health of the Master elect " was drunk with great warmth, and Bro. Rossdale mously voted for presentation to the M.E.Z. at the next meeting, for the able manner duly acknowledged the compliment. in which he had presided over the chapter during the past year. Bros. Larter, Parkhouse, Monson, and Huish responded on behalf of " The Past There being no further business, the chapter was closed, the companions afterwards Masters," and Bros. J. N. Frye, Hardinge, Wales, and Shutt, for " The Officers. " dining together under the able presidency of the M.E.Z. The W.M. had again placed before his brethren and their visitors an excellent programme of instrumental and vocal music in which Miss Edith Hands, Mr. W. R. Maxwell, Mr. B. Patterson Parker, and Bro. Albert Fox highly distinguished them- Industry Chapter, No. 48.' selves. The violoncello selections of Mr. Parker, " Berceuse " and " Caprice Hongrois,"' The annual convocation was held at Gateshead on Thursday, the 13th inst., when were charmingly played and created well-deserved applause. H.; Wm. Stafford The W.M. is to be congratulated on the great success that attended his last night there were present Comps. VV. J. Jobson, M.E.Z. ; Hugh Jackson, , in the chair. J.; Robert Stewart, P.Z. ; R. H. Holmes, P.Z. ; T. R. Jobson , P.Z. ; Wm. Brown, P.Z.. D.C; M. Corbitt, P.Z.; Robert Whitfield, P.Z. ; VV. C A. Holzapfel , S.E.; Wm. Dalrymple, Treas. ; Adam Dodds, P.S. ; T. A. Moffitt , 1st A.S. ; W. E. Pea- cock, 2nd A.S. ; R. Ferry, Org. ; Joshua Curry, Janitor ; John Carr, G. F. Pringle, Gosport Lodge, No. 305. F. Durant, J. Boazman, and others. The annual installation ceremony was held at the Masonic Rooms, India Arms ' After the preliminary business, the Principals were installed as follows : Comps. Hotel, on Tuesday, the iSth inst. The brethren present were : Bros. C. F. Gale, P.G. Hugh Jackson, M.E.Z. ; Wm. Stafford, H.; and W. C A. Holzapfel , J. ; the cere R. of M., VV.M. ; H. S. Duke, P.G. I. of W., S.W. ; E. Braham, P.A.G.D.C, M.O.; monies being respectively performed by Comps. W. J. Jobson, P.Z. ; Hugh Jackson , H. J. Seymour, J.D. ; W. Pellatt, I.G. ; Bros. R. H. Plattin. P.M. 6, P.P.G. Std. Br. M.E.Z. ; and T. R. Jobson, P.Z. The officers were then invested, viz., Comps. VV. J. Kent, Hampshire, and Isle of Wight, Sec. ; E. G. A. Nash, P.M., P.P.G.D.C. ; T. J. Jobson , I.P.Z. j Adam Dodds , S.E. ; A. Simpson, S.N. ; Wm. Dalrymple, Treas. ; A. Pearcy, P.M., P.P.J.G.D. ; and several other brethren and visitors. The installa- T. A. Moffitt , P.S.; W. E. Peacock , 1st A.S. ; 11. H. Pitt , 2nd A.S. ; Wm. Brown , tion ceremony was very ably carried out by Bro. T. J. A. Pearcy, P.M. The W.M. P.Z., D.C.; R. Ferry, Org. ; Joshua Curry, Janitor; and John Armstiong, Stwd. for the ensuing year being Bro. S. H. Duke, who appointed and invested his officers as The chapter was afterwards closed, and the companions adjourned to the refresh follows : Bro. C F. Gale, I.P.M.; E. Braham, S.W. ; H. J. Seymour, I.W. ; W. ment room where the annual dinner was held and an agreeable evening spent in Pellatt, M.O. ; W. Baker, S.O.; J. Pardon, J.O. ; W. J. Bone, S.D. ; J. Faber, J.D. ; harmony. E. G. A. Nash, I.G. ; H. Gates, Org. ; C. F. Gale, D.C. ; Jesse Miles, Treas. ; and Plattin , Sec A handsome Past Master's jewel was presented to the outgoing Master by the lodge, and was manufactured by Bros. George Francis White Chapter, No. 1457. Kenning and Son, London. The annual installation meeting of the above chapter was held at the Golden Lion , Romford , on the 13th inst., when there were present Comps. F.S.Guy, P.G.S. N., M.E.Z.; J. Boulton , A.G.D.C. Eng. H.; J. S. Hammond , P.G. Std. Br., I. ; R. G. Warren , MASONIC BANQUET AT THE MANSION HO USE. P.Z., P.P.A.G.S., Treas., John Spencer, P.P.G.S.B.. S.E.; W. Baker, S.N.; F. VV. Smith, P.S. ; W. D. Child, 1st A.S.; H. Mason , P.Z., P.P.A.G.S. ; R. K. Full, P.Z., P.P.G.S.N. ; H.V.Clements, P.Z., P.P.A.G.S. Middx.; Griffiths , P.Z. (hon.) ; On Wednesday evening the Right Hon. the Lord Mayor of London , J. Boreham , P.G.O. ; W. H. Roscoe, Harold E. Smith, W. H. Harrison , Alf. Ford , Bro. Lieut.-Colonel Horatio D. Davies, M.P., P.G.D., entertained the G. H. Fennell, 1GS5 ; and J. VV. Joyce, 21S4. Grand Officers and Past Grand Officers , to the number of some 350, at a The chapter having been opened , and the minutes read and confirmed , Comp. banquet at the Mansion House. Griffiths proceeded to induct Comp. J. Boulton into the chair of M.E.Z., and in an able and impressive manner installed Comps. J. S. Hammond and VV. Amongst the company that attended were the following : H. Boscoe respectively in the H. and J. chairs. The M.E.Z. then invested his Bros, the Right. Hon. the Lord , P.G. W.; the Marquis of Hertford, officers as follows : Comps. R. J. Warren, P.Z., P.A.G.S., Treas. ; John Spencer, P.G.W. ; Victor Williamson, C.M.G., P.G.W. ; Aldermin Sir Reg , , P.S. ; W. H. Harrison, 1st A.S.; inald Hanson, P.P.G.S.B., S.E.; F. VV. Smith S.N.; VV. D. Child Bart., M.P., P.G.W. ; Sir John B. Monckton , P.G.W. ; Robert Cunliffe A. Ford , 2nd A.S.; and A. G. Young, Janitor. , P.G.W. • The report of the Audit Committee having been received and adopted , the chapter Robert Grey, P.G.W. ; Sir Henry Isaacs, P.G.W. ; Thos. Fenn , P.G.W. ; Justice was closed , and the companions afterwards sat down to the usual banquit , under the Bruce, P.G.W. ; Rev. Brooke Lambert, G. Chap. ; the Dean of St. Asaph, presidency of the new M.E.Z., Comp. Boulton , a very pleasant evening being spent. G. Chap. ; Rev. R. J. Simpson, P.G. Chap. ; Rev. H. G. Morse, P.G. Chap. ; During the evening Comp. F. S. Guy was presented with a handsome P.Z.'s jewel Rev. J. S. Brownri gg, P.G. Chap. ; the Dean of Battle, P.G. Chap. ; Rev. Sir W. for his services to the chapter during the past year. Vincent, Bart., P.G. Chap. ; Ven. Archdeacon Sinclair, P.G. Chap.; Ven. Archdeacon Stevens, P.G. Chap. ; Rev. C. J. Ridgway, P.G. Chap. ; Rev. C. J. Martyn , P.G. Chap. ; Col. and Sheriff Clifford Probyn, G. Treas. ; G. Everett P.G.T. ; R. Eve, P.G.T. ; Major Woodall, P.G.T. ; W. M. Stiles, P.G.T. ; w' H. Bailey, P.G.T. ; S. Cochrane, P.G.T. ; J. Strachan, Q.C., G. Reg. ; Littler. flDarfc flDasont^ C.B., Q.C., P.G. Reg. ; H. A. Rigg, Dep. G. Reg. ; Horton Smith, Q.C.,~ P. Dep. 17. G. Reg. ; Loveland-Loveland , Q.C., Pres. Board of Gen. Purps. j E. Letch worth , , Portsmouth Lodge, No. G. Sec. ; Sir F. Dixon-IIartland, Bart., M.P., Senior G. Deacon ; Surg.-Lt. Col. The annual installation ceremony of this lodge was held at the Masonic Hall, H. W. Kiallmark , Junior G. Deacon ; Reg. J. Mure, Junior G. Deacon ; N. Highbury-street , Portsmouth , on Monday, the 17th instant , when there were present G. Phili ps, P.G.D. ; Sir Francis Boileau, Bart., P.G.D. ; Sir Aug. Webster, Bros. Capt. Claud de M. Franklyn, P.S.G.W., G. Stwd . Eng., W.M. ; H. S. Duke, Bart., P.G.D. ; H. J. P. Dumas, P.G.D. ; Major-Gen. L C. Hay, VV. E. Soltau, P.S.G.D., M.O. ; W. Bake, P.G.M.O., J.W.; C.B., P.G.D. P.G.I, of VV., S.W. ; F. H. Goldney, P.G.D. ; Sir George Harris, P.G.D.; Lieut.-Gen. Randolph R. H. Plattin , P.M. G, P.P.G. Std. Br. Kent, Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, Sec. ; , P.G.D. ; Col. Sir Terence O'Brien , K.C.M.G., P.G.D. ; C. Cheston, P.G.D. - 1. Dav. S.D. ; I. I. Coates, R. of M.; A. H. Mare, I.G. ; and others. The visitors ' were Bros. VV. Miller , P.J.G.O., W.M. 2; T. J. A. Pearcy, P.M. 305, P.P.J.G.D. ; Sir Somers Vine, C.M.G., P.G.D. ; H. H. Crawford , P.G.D. ; Col. W. Campbell , C. F. Gale, P.G.R. of M., W.M. 305 ; W. Pellatt, I.G.; and H. J. Seymour, J.D. A.D.C., P.G.D. ; Lieut.-Col. A. B. Cook, P.G.D.; Judge Masterman , P.G.D. ; 305. Sir W. Abdy, Bart., P.G.D.; Capt. Portlock, Dadson , P.G.D. ; Frank Richardson, The installation ceremony was very ably carried out by Bro. T. J. A. Pearcy, P.M. P.G.D. ; Prior Goldney, P.G.D. ; C. E. Keyser, P.G.D.; W. Smithett , P.G.D.; 305. The W.M. for the ensuing year being Bro . W. Baker, S.W. ; Bros. VV. E. Sir Squire Bancroft, P.G.D. ; Alderman Frank Green, P.G.D. ; Samuel Pope Soltau , J.W.; J. J. Coates, M.O. ; J. Day, S.O.; A. H. Mare, J.O. ; M.J. Knox , Q.C., P.G.D. ; John Aird, M.P., P.G.D. ; L. G. Gordon Robbins, P.G.D. ; R. Treas.; H. S. Duke, Sec. and R. of M.; R. H- Plattin , P.M., S.D. ; A. G. Collis, Glutton , P.G.D. ; V. P. Freeman , P.G.D. ; F. West D.C ; W. Stewart, P.M. ; andJ. Excell, , P.G.D.; I. T. C. Winkfield , J.D.: F. A. Drury, I.G. ; G. Wilde, A.G.D.C. ; Col. John Davis, A.D.C., P.D.G.D.C. ; Walter Tyler. A hearty v.te of lhanks was proposed by the VV.M., and seconded by Bro. H. Harris, C.M.G., P.D.G.D.C. ; Henry Neville, A.G.D.C. ; Sir H. Duke, Treas., to the Installing Master, Bro. Pearcy, P.M., for his kindness in coming Trueman Wood, P.A.G.D.C; over to carry out the ctrercony. Bro. Plattin, Sec, also proposed and was seconded by Henry Lovegrove, P.G.S.B. ; Col. Peters, P.G.S.B. ; Col. Hugh M. Gordon, Bro. Capt. Franklyn , I.P.M., "That VV. Bro. Pearcy, P.M. 305, become an Honorary P.G.S.B. ; J. H. Rutherglen, Dep. G.S.B. ; Major-Gen. F. Gadsden , P.D.G.S.B. ; Member of the lodge for this and past services to the lodge ." Carried unanimously. W. Lake, Asst. G. Sec. ; Sir Albert Altman , P.G. Stwd. ; W. W. II. Beach Hro. Pearcy suitabl y replied for the honour the lodge had conferred on him. The lodge M.P., P.G.M. Hants and I. of W.; Col. Le Gendre N. Starkie, P.G.M. East was then closed. Lanes ; the Earl of Euston , P.G.M. Norths and Hunts ; the Right Hon. W. L. Jackson , M.P., P.G.M. West Yorks ; Hamon Le Strange, P.G.M. Norfolk ; T. F. Macdonald Lodge, No. 104. Halsey, M.P., P.G.M. Herts. ; Col. R. Townley Caldwell, P.G.M. Cambs ; Brig.- Surg. J. Balfour CocUburn , P.G.M. Guernsey and Alderney ; Lord The installation meeting of this lodge took place on the 10th inst., at Mark Masons' Addington, when Bro. Walter H. Stone, S.W. and W.M. elect P.G.M. Bucks ; George Richards, Dist. G.M. Transvaal ; Alderman Bell, Sir Hall , Great Queen-street , W.C, , Forrest Fulton was installed as W.M. for the ensuing 12 months. The lodge was opened by the W.M., , Q.C.; and many others. Hro. Chamberlain , and the usual business having been transacted , Bio. Vincent, P.M., Herr Wurm s Viennese White Band played musical selections during P.A.G.D.C, by special request, assumed the chair as Installing Officer, and in a very dinner. impressive manner placed Bro. W. H. Stone, the VV.M. elect, in the chair of A., where he was saluted primarily by a Board of Installed Officers and then in the usual manner The LORD M AYOR , in proposing the first toast—" The Oueen and the by the brethre n of the lodge. I he W.M. at once proceeeded to appoint and instal his Craft "—said : Brethren , the Queen is a descendant of a family of Masons, officers as follows: Bros. E, Chamberlain , I.P.M. ; H. A. Kennedy, S.W. ; E. D, is the mother of Masons and possesses all thegoodjqualities of Masonry. The Karles, I.W. ; W. H. Bale, P.M., Treas. (pro tem.) and Sec. ; F. M. Marrian , M.O. j Craft is an older institution than that of the British Monarchy, but always I. Webb S.O.; C. S. Gibbs, J.O. ; P. Lewin , P.M., P.G.S.B., D.C ; H. S, , J. teaching loyalty to the Queen and the Throne. (Applause.) broker, S.D.; H. J. Ahern , J.D.; C Gudgeon , I.G. ; C. G. Butter, P.P.G.I.G., °rg. ; and Charles Butter, Stwd. Bros. R. Berrid ge, P.M., P.G.W. ; and Capel, The toast was received with enthusiasm. •'•D. 1, were visitors. The LORD M AYOR next gave the toast of " The Most Worshipful The banquet, which was admirably served , took place in the Duke's Salon , Holborn Grand Master, H.R.H. the Prince of Wales," He said they, as M asons, Restaurant. were delighted to know that his Royal Highness was fast recovering a Past Master' from The usual loyal and Mark toasts having been honoured, s jewel was the accident, the careful treatment of which had enabled him to get Presented to Bro. Chamberlain, I.P.M., and a cordial vote of thanks tendered to Bro. about Vincent for his services as Installing Master, to which he responded in suitable terms. amongst his friends once more. They all recognised in his Royal Highness A first class musical programme was provided by the W.M., which considerabl y one of the best Masons that ever lived, and he asked the brethren to join added to the enjoyment of the evening. him in drinking the health of their Grand Master, The LORD MAYOR next proposed " The M.W. Pro G.M., the R.W. has been said of charity, I desire to say, as the head of the Corporation of Dep. G.M., and the rest of the Gran d Officers , Present and Past," and the City of London , that no one knows the real meaning of Charity better said it was not long since the brethren had occasion to offer their sympathy than I do. (Hear, hear.) The Corporation , like your Craft, has its Insti- to the Pro G.M. in a bereavement which befell him and his family. Now tution for boys, its institution for girls, and it has its institution for the aged. they had as brethren to offer him their sympathy in an illness which had Well may it be said that the Corporation of the City of London and overtaken him , and they sincerely trusted that in a very short time he would Masonry walk side by side in all matters appertaining to Charity— be restored to health. (Hear, hear.) They were glad to know that their (applause)—and I sincerely trust in other good works. I am about to Pro G. Master was a man of many parts, and he thought retire from the great office which I have so nearly filled , but it will not be the brethren would agree with Viim when he said that no part had a retirement into private life, for every step in life that I take I find that the been played in life better than that of Lord Great Chamberlain work becomes harder and harder. While I have the health nothing shall to the Oueen. He could not help thinking that in that office his tenure induce me to retire into private life . (Hear, hear.) There is much work of it had greatly conduced to the efficiency of that great office. There was tojoe done in this world and every man ought to take his part , whether a peculiar fitness in the Mansion House receiving Grand Lodge of Free- publicly or privately, I have always endea voured to take rny p3rt ; I hope masons,'as there were few older institutions than the Corporation of London I always shall until the end of the chapter. (Loud applause.1 I thank and Freemasonry. Masonry was older than the Corporation of London , you , brethren , for your kind reception of this toast. and he was deeply grateful and proud of occupying the position of Chief The proceedings then terminated. Magistrate of the City of London , and he was proud of having conferred upon him the Grand Office bestowed in Grand Lodge by the M.W.G.M. He sometimes felt, as Lord Mayor occupying the Mansion House, that he was capable not only of holding a court of his own , but it reminded him IReb Cross of IRome & Constanttne. that he might hold a Masonic lodge with closed doors. He had all the facilities ; he had all the officers. He would be no doubt a fairly good Plantaganet Conclave, No. 2. Master ; he had two excellent Wardens in his Sheriff Alliston and the Grand The regula r meeting was held at the Holborn Restaurant on Wednesday, the 12th inst. Present : Sir Knights Wm. Briggs, G.P., M.P.S. ; W. J Armita»e, V.E.; R Treasurer. Then he had his Chaplain , his officers , Sword and Mace would H. Adie Deacons and his Marshal would know . S.G.; J. G. Marsh, P.G.A., H.P. ; E. M. Money, P.G.P., Recorder ; J. make excellent Senior and Junior , Briggs, Prefect; H. Tipper, F. A. Jewson, P.G.O. ; 1. C. Edmonds, Sentinel ; and how to act as I.G. He was pleased to return the kindness of Grand Lodge S. Earl, P.S. 2, as a visitor. by asking the brethren frat ernally to join with him in a banquet. He was The conclave having been opened , the minutes of the last regular and emergency pleased to meet them as brethren , and hoped that the cordial relations meetings were read and confirmed. The candidate on the summons not being present, a ballot for the election of officers for the ensuing year took place as follows : Sir Knights between Grand Lodge and the Corporation of London might long continue, W. Armitage Lord Mayors as were Freemasons, would have con- J. , M.A., as M.P.S. ; R. H. Adie, M.A., as V.E. ; E. M. Money, as and that such succeeding Treasurer; and T. C Edmonds (re-elected), Sentinel. A P.SJ's jewel was voted by ferred upon them the same Masonic dignity as hadbeen conferred upon him. acclamation to Sir Knight Wm. Briggs, M.A., LL.M., for the zeal and energy he had Bro. the Earl of HALSDURY (Lord Chancellor), P.G.W., responded, and displayed and the excellent work he had done in the conclave during his tenure of the said that before doing so he could not forbear from saying one word with office of Sovereign. Sir Knight Money proposed , and Sir Knig ht Armitage seconded— regard to the loving remarks of the Lord Mayor about the Pro Grand I hat in consideration of his valued services to the conclave, extending to 35 years, Sir had had the high privilege and honour that Kni ght J. G. Marsh, P.S., P.G.A., be elected an honorary member of the conclave." Master. There was no one who Th is was carried unanimously. The Recorder announced that the vote of two guineas he had had for some years of friendshi p with Lord Lathom who did not teel hy the conclave to the R.M.I.B. (Centenary Fund) had been increased by two of the the deepest anxiety as to the state of his health. Those who had the great members to 10 guineas, and that the M.P.S. of the conclave was now in possession of a honour and privilege ot knowing the departed lady, whose lamented death vote for life. The conclave was then closed, and the knights adjourned to dinner. a year ago sent a thrill of horror among all those who knew her, could not fail to observe how deeply Lord Lathom had suffered from that great mis- fortune, and to which he (Lord Halsbury) believed the illness he was at present suffering might be attributed. Ail they could do as Masons—indeed , 3n$tvuction, he believed , outside Masonry—was to offer their sincere wishes that he might be restored to health and to the performance of those offices the Lord Mayor PERCY LODGE, No. 703. had said he was so well and eminently qualified to fill. With reference to This lodge, which for nearly 21 years met at the Jolly Farmers, Southgate-road , what the Lord Mayor had said of the Grand Officers , no doubt those was compelled to migrate, owing to a change of proprietorshi p. It now meets at the brethren had to perform arduous duties, and they performed them to the Perseverance Hotel, in the Southgate-road , N., where the host, Bro. Hollinbury, exerts if in so doing they had secured the confidence and himself to the utmost in providing accommodation for the lodge meetings, as also for the best of their ability ; comfort of the brethren who attend , and his kindness ia this respect is heartily appre- friendship of their breth ren in Masonry, they had accomplished all that ciated by the brethren. they could well accomplish in this world. (Applause.) The lodge met on Saturday, the 15th inst., when the newly-elected Preceptor, Bro. Bro. J USTICE B RUCE , P.G.W., proposed " The Provincial and District J. A. Powell , occupied the chair of K.S., being supported by Bros. H. Park, S.W. ; A. Grand Masters." The fabric of Masonry was managed by these brethren , H. Harris, J.W. ; Bescoby, I.P.M.; H. Stallard , Sec. ; 1. Anley, Treas. j W. E. Grand Lod leanes, S.D. ; J. Jacobs, J.D. ; C Ornstei n , I.G. ; A. W. Fenner, J. G. Hodges. The increase in the number and importance of District ges was W. J. Harris, G. Peters, P. H. Recknell , H. Jackson , and H. Reed. one of the indications of the increase of modern Masonry. Under their juris- The lodge was opened in due form, and the minutes of the last meeting read and diction there were no less than 120,000 brethren. This showed that to their confirmed. _ The lodge was advanced a Degree, when Bro. H. Jackson answered the careful attention to the duties of their office Masonic extension was mainly due. usual questions leading to the l mrd Degree, and was entrusted. 1 he lodge was opened It was their energy, vigour, and discretion that made Masonry increase in in the Third Degree, and the ceremony of raising was rehearsed in a very impressiv e Masonry was as wide as the world itself. He manner , Bro. Powell including the traditional history, also explaining the working tools in every part of the world. at length , after which the lodge was closed down in the two Degrees. Bro. H. Park was happy to see that they had present the District Grand Master of the was elected VV.M. for the next meeting. A very hearty vote of thants was cordially Transvaal , who was a light in Masonry. (Cheers). voted to Bro . Powell foi the excellent manner he had performed the ceremony. Bro. J. Bro. W. W. B. BEACH, M.P., Prov. G.M. for Hants and the Isle of Anley was unanimously elected an honorary member on his being elected Treasurer at Wight, in reply, said no doubt the Provinci al and District Grand Masters the last meeting. The lodge was then closed. perform in their respective provinces and districts, 'I he attendance of all brethren in the North of London who are working up in their had important duties to lodges is cordially invited ; they will receive all the Masonic instruction they m ay need and they endeavoured to instil by precept and example the pure principles of to fit them for any office in a lodge. the Craft in every brother in their jurisdictions. The Craft had increased to an enormous extent, and it would not have done that if the Provincial and District Grand Masters had not tried to impress every individual member SMOKERS SHOULD USE of the Order with the necessity of conveying in his own person the fact that CALVERT 'S he was a creditable member of the Order, and that he was never to accept any Freemason who was unworthy. (Hear, hear.) It was the pride of Masons to point to their Masonic Charities as an exemplification of the manner in which Masons acted up to their obligation , the splendid way in DE NT O-PHENO were supported , and the result that had been attained. LEN E. which those Charities But that contribution to the Charities did not alone constitute Masonry, A DELICIOUS ANTISEPTIC LIQUID DENTIFRICE . which consisted also of bringing its princi ples to apply in every-day life ; bringing to bear a charitable view to the failings of a brother, to try in their A few drops in a wineglass of water makes a delicious wash, for day and generation to rub away the asperities of our daily life and promote sweetening the breath mid leaving a pleasant tasto and refreshing coolness the good and the happiness of all. The Provincial and District Grand in the mouth. Ktlilor or Health says :—" Most effectual for strengthening the Rums in case of Masters thanked the Lord Mayor for the happy thought that had occurred tenderness anil ridding llio month of llio iiroimi of tobacco. entertaining the Masonic breth ren at the Mansion House during " Io him of Is. fld. and 2s. fld. Battles, at Chemists, &c, his mayoralty. (Applause.) or Post Free for Value. Bro. Col. LE G KNDRE N. STARKIE , Prov. G.M. for East Lancashire, Illustrated Pamphlet of Calvert's Carbolic Preparations sent post froc on proposed the toast of " The Lord Mayor." application. In responding, the LORD M AYOR said : I thank you most sincerely for the very kind manner in which you have received this toast. Something F. C. CALVERT & CO., Manchester.

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Corinthian, George Hotel, Cubitt Town, Poplar, at 8. For the week ending Saturday, November 5, 1898. Croydon Lodge of Concord, King's Arms, Katherine-street, HLUSOrRi AVE'S Croydon, at 8. HIGH-CLASS BRITI SH-INDIAN SAUCE. Dalhousie, Lord Truro, Dalston-Iane, at 8. The Editor will be glad to receive notice from Secretaries for Kgyptian, Salutation, Newgate-street, at J. Craft Lodges, Royal Arch Chapters, Mark Lodges, Rose Croix Emblematic, St. James's Restaurant, Piccadilly, at 8. " DARGI-DASH " ASA Chapters, Preceptories, Conclaves, &c, ot any change in place, Enfield , Rose and Crown, Church-street, Edmonton, at 8. day, or month of meeting. Excelsior, Commercial Dock Tavern , Plough-road, Rotherhithe, GRAND Finsbury, The Bell Hotel, Old Bailey, at 7. " PICK-ME-UP." Florence Nightingale, M.H., William-street, Woolwich, and and Fi rst shown at the last Royal Military Tournament with unique MONDAY, OCTOBER 31. 4th Tues., at 7.30. success, and was on show at Bisley during the meeting, where Hendon Railway Hotel, West Hampstead, N.W., at 8. their "Pick-me-ups " and "Chippy Corrector's" met with Grand Council Allied Masonic Degrees, Mark Masons' Hall. , Islington , Cock Tavern, Highbury, at 7.30. miiverml approval; over 100 taken daily. C RAFT LODGES . loppa. "The Moorgate," 15, Finsbury Pavement, E.C, at 7.30. NOTE .—The Team of 1I.M.S. Excellent (winners of the Brina- Fvthagorean , Ship Hotel , Greenwich. Kensington, Town Hall Tavern , High-street, Kensington, at8. mead Shield (called at " Dargi-Dash " Snuggery, on their way 79, to tho llutts to have one of Musgrave' ' ' 101s, Bayard, 33, Golden-square . Kirby, Midland Grand Hotel, St. Pancras Station, at 7.30. , s Grand'' Pick-me-ups " Mount Edgcumbe, Rockingham Arms, Newington Causeway, Result—Uxcellciif Judgment , assisted by " Dargi-Dash." Ask ROYAL ARCH CHAPTERS . S.E., at 7.30. them.— Vide papers. Wholesale, SIITSGRAVE & Co., St. John 820, Lil y Chapter 02 Richmond, Greyhound Hotel . Nelson, Star and Garter, Powis-street, Woolwich, at 8. Street, London, E.C. For all enquiries and particulars of the 1 61!, liyard , u, fiolden-sqiiarc. New Cross, Chester Arms, Albany-street, N.W., at 8. above, FULFORD, WESTON & Co., Jfoorgato Station Cham- ' bers 1745, I'arringdon Without , Aiulcrton s Hotel. New Finsbury Park, Hornsey Wood Tav., Finsbury Park, at 8. , London, E.C. Largo bottles, 1/0 ; half ditto, 1/- ; post Pythagorean, Portlan d Hotel, Greenwich, at 8. free on receipt of remittance. LODGES AND CHAPTERS OI INSTRUCTION. Blackheath, Stirling Castle, Church-street, Camberwell, at 8 WEDNESDAY , NOVEMBER 2. Commemoration, Star and Garter , Arbour-square, Commercial ' ¦ roa d, E„ at 8. , GRAND CHAPTER at 6. Ciipplegate, Goldsmiths' Arms, Gutter-lane, at 6.30. W. J. CARROLL , CRAFT LODGES. Dalhousie, Town Hall Tavern, High-street, Kensington , at 8. Practical Working Watch , Clock , and Chronometer Maker Duke of Cornwall, Whittington Arms, Moor-lane, Fore-st., at 7. ^ir , Zetland , Aiulcrton 's Hotel. and Repairer , Patentee and Inventor , Eleanor, Rose and Crown, High Cross, Tottenham, at 8. 129 s, Royal Standard, Holborn Restaurant, Euphrates, Ye Olde Greyhound, Balaam.sr., Plaistow, E.,at 7.30 nou. St. John , Guildhall Tavern . 17, BEER LANE, GREAT TOWER ST., CITY. One mitutf e from Custom Home. Established half Friars, The White Horse, 94, White Horse-lane, Mile End-rd., B. 1491, Athena-um, Criterion. a century. 1585, Royal Commemoration, Holborn Restaurant. Hyde Park, Prince of Wales Hotel, Easthourne-terr., Bishop's-rd., 1610, Northern Bar, Cafe Royal. Paddington, at 8. 1687, Rothesay, Frascati Resta u rant. Kingsland, Cock Tavern, Highbury, N., at 8.30. 248.], Second Middlesex Artillery, Freemasons' Hall. Marquess of Ripon, Weaver's Arms, London Wall, E.C, at 6.45, 261;. Zodiac , Denmark Hotel , East Ham. Finsbury-pavement at Metropolitan, Moorgate Tavern, 15, , J.30. ROYAL A RCH CHAPTER . Neptune, Gauden Hotel , Clapham, S.W., at 7.30. 6 Urban, Freemasons' Hall, I Nort h London Chapter, Cock Hotel, Highbury, at8. 111) , Perseverance, Ridler's Hotel , Holborn , E.C, at 7. Oueen's Westminster, Criterion, Piccadilly, at 8. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 3. Regent's Park , Frascati Restaurant, 32, Oxford-street, at 8. CRAFT LODGES. (opposite Wimbledon Rail- Royal Arthur, Prince of Wales Hotel 27, Egyptian , Antlerton 's Hotel. way Station), at 8. 192 , Lion anil Lamb, Cannon-street Hotel. Railway Hotel, Putney, at 8. Royal Commemoration , 22 7, Ionic , Criterion. Scots, Holborn Restaurant, Holborn , at 7.30. * 231, St. Andrew ** Freemasons' Hall. St. James's Union , St. James's Restaurant (Piccadilly entrance) La Tolerance, Freemasons' Hall. Camberwell New-road. 53S, St. Mark's, Surrey Masonic Hall, 12SH , Finsbury Pa rk, Cook Tavern. Norland Arms Addison-rd. North, Uxbridge-rd., 8 St. Michael's, , 1351, Si. Clement Danes, Holborn Restaurant. .J,«... "V>, •»>• ...... Railway ....j Hotel....»-,, Fenchurch-street- ...... -.—...... , at. 1... Sincerity.O lllkCl tij, Blackwall 1383, Friends in Council , 33, Golden-square. Goat House llridge Hotel Penge-rd., at 8, South Norwood , , 1425, H y de Park , Frascati Restaurant. Abchurch-lane, E.C at 6. Stockwell, White Hart, , Prince Leopold , Three Xuns Hotel, Ald gate. Amherst-rd Rectory-rd., N.,7. 1445, Tyssen Amherst, Amherst Club, ., 30 1672 , Mornington , Holborn Viaduct Hotel. Thomas-st., Woolwich, at United Military, Earl of Chatham, 5.30 1707, Eleanor , Great Eastern Hotel. Uoton. Great Eastern Hotel , Bishopsgate-street, at 8. 1724, Kaisar-i-Hind , Cafe Royal. 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Unnieltablo Hollers for Hot Climates supplied at mi extra cost. day, Seven to Nine o'clock. TECHNICAL CLASSES for all kinds of Drawing, Painting, Modelling, Design , Art Needlework, Hook I llus tration , Wood Carving, So. SPECIAL CLASSES for Elementary Teachers on o,bovo THE CYCLOSTYLE CO , 34, SNOW HILL , LONDON, E.C. Evenings, and on Saturday Mornings, PRINCESS CHRISTIAN came to town on Tuesday from Windsor and proceeded t° flfoasonic anb General XUtbfn ge, Buckingham Palace. BRO . SIR H. H. K ITCHENER , P.G.W., dined with Mr. P. Ralli, with whom he is staying, at 17, Belgrave-square. EARL AND COUNTESS H OWE have left town for Newmarket. BRO . THE D UKE AND DUCHESS OF PORTLAND have been entertaining a large T HE D UKE AND DUCHESS OF RUTLAND have left London for Belvoir Castle. shooting party at Welbeck Abbey this week. ISABELLA COUNTESS OF W ILTON has arrived in Grosvenor-street from Folke- FIELD -MARSHAL BRO . LORD R OBERTS of Kandahar , V.C., has consented to open stone. the new Soldiers' Hom e at Upper Caterham to-day (Friday). H.R.H. THE PRINCESS OF WALES and the Duke of York will leave Copenhagen WE ARE glad to say that a telegram was received from Bro. Sir Henry Irving on for London to-morrow (Saturday) . Wednesday, reporting that he was making most satisfactory progress. T HE FIRST LORD OF THE A DMIRALTY , the Right Hon. G. J. Goschen, M.P., THE LORD M AYOR 'S fund for the relief of the distress in the West Indies now was in attendance at his office on Tuesday. amounts to £37,300. Mr. Chamberlain has contributed a cheque for £50. THE LANGTON LODGE OF I NSTRUCTION , N O. 1673, meets every Tuesday evening, THE S HEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL have decided to accept the offer of the Duke of at 5.30; at the Eastcheap, Eastcheap, E.C, till April, iSon . Norfolk to sell to the Corporation the whole of his markets and market rights in the city PRINCESS CHRISTIAN will open the 10th Amateur Art Exhibition of the Artists' for £530,000. at the Imperial Institute on Monday, the 7th prox., at three o'clock . PRINCHSS CHRISTIAN OF SCHLESWIG -HOLSTEIN and Prince and Princess Adolf BRO. LORD M AYOR DAVIES, M.P., on the nomination of Earl Stanhope, the of Schaumburg-Lippe visited H.R.H. the Prince ot Wales, on Wednesday, and remained Lord-Lieutenant, has been appointed a Deputy-Lieutenant of the county of Kent. to luncheon. THE FIRST LORD OF THE ADMIRALTY BRO . THE DUKE OF M ARLBOROUGH has gone on a visit to Prince and Princess , the Right Hon. G. J. Goschen, M.P., Singh at their seat in Norfolk. who was in daily attendance at the Admiralty during the past week, left London on Victor Dhuleep Saturday last for Seacox Heath. PRINCE FREDERICK W ILLIAM LODGE OF I NSTRUCTION , N O. 753.—The meetings are now held at the Crown Hotel, Aberdeen-place, Maida-Hill, W., on Tuesday IT IS SAID_ that the present Lord Mayor (Bro. Alderman Davies, M.P.) has evenings at S o'clock. entertained during his year of offices no less than 20,000 guests—2000 more than any of his predecessors—exclusive of those present at the Masonic banquet on Wednesday. T HE HALF-YEARLY MEETING of the Prov. Grand Lodge of East Lancashire will be held in the Hulme Town Hall, Stretford-road, Man chester, on Tuesday, the 22nd BRO . LORD AND LADY H OTHFIELD are spending a few days in Chesterfield- p.m. gardens, on their way to Hothfield Place, near Ashford, where they will entertain prox., at 2.30 several shooting parties during the winter. THE D UCHESS OF A LBANY has expressed her intention of opening the new Nurses' Home in connection with the Chelsea Hospital for Women, Fulham-road , to- THE MARRIAGE ARRANGED between the Hon. F. Gathorne-Hardy, Grenadier wards the end of January next. Guards, son of Lord and Lady Medway, and Lady Isobcl Stanley, only daughter of Bro. the Earl and Countess of Derby, will take place on December 10th. THE D UKE OF CONNAUGHT came up to London from Sunningdale on Monday, and, after spending several hours on matters connected with the War Office, he subse- BRO. SIR SQUIRE BANCROFT will repeat his reading of Charles Dickens's " Christ- quently returned by a late train. mas Carol " in the Town Hall, Wandsworth , on Tuesday, December 6th . This will be a special reading in aid of the funds of the Royal Hospital for Incurable? , which exten- B RO . CHARLES LOCOCK W EBB, Q.C., who died on 15th August last, aged 7G years, sive building, it will be remembered , stands in the neighbourhood of Wandsworth Old left personal estate which has been valued at £6534 6s. 3d., and at £13,038 16s. iod. Town, on the borders of Putney Heath. gross—bequeathed chiefly to son-in-law and two daughters. ON W EDNESDAY AFTERNOON the Duke and Duchess of Connaught visited the B RO. THE D UKE AND DUCHESS OF DEVONSHIRE have arrived at Beaufort House, village of B racknell , in Berkshire , where her Royal Highness had arranged to open a Newmarket , from Castle Rising, Norfolk, where they had been on a visit to Lord and fine art exhibition which is being held at the Victoria Hall, in aid of the funds of the Lady Farquhar. His Grace paid a brief visit to town during the day, but returned in Berkshire Hospital , Reading. Their Royal Highnesses, who were attended by Bro. the evening to Newmarket. Col. and the Hon. Mrs. Egerton , proceeded first to South Hill Park, and took luncheon THE BISHOPSGATE LODGE—the Master, Secretary, and many of the members of with Sir Arthur and Lady Hayter. They then drove to Bracknell, escorted by a which are Jews—will, on Wednesday next, attend a Masonic Service at St. Botolph detachment of the Berkshire Yeomanry Cavalry, under Capt. Stern. Church, Bishopsgate, at which the offertory will be given in aid of the funds of the H ER M AJESTY on Saturday morninsr last went out with the Empress Frederic, ' R.M.l.B. The Bishop of Marlborough will preach the sermon , and the Lord Mayor Princess Henry of Battenberg, and the Prince and Princess Adolphe of Schaumburg- and Sheriffs will attend in State. Lippe. Her Majesty drove in the afternoon , attended by the Hon. Mrs. Mallet and the SIR FRANCIS EUNE entettained the Lord Chancellor (Bro. the Earl of Halsbury), Hon . Bertha Lambart. Her Royal Highness Princess Adolphe and his Serene High- J ness Prince Adolphe of Schaumburg-Li the Master of the Rolls, Lords Justices A. L. Smith, Rigby, Chitty, Collins, and ppe took leave of the Oueen~ , and left the Castle Vaughan Williams, also Justices Bro. Mathew, North , Stirling, Kekewich, Romer, for the South. The Empress Frederic and Princess Henry of Battenberg accompanied Byrne, Wills, Wright, Bro. Bruce, Bro. Kennedy, Ridley, Bigham, Channell , Darling, them to Ballater. Captain Ponsonby, Equerry to the Oueen, was in attendance at PhiHimore, and Gorelt Barnes, at dinner at 79, Harley-street, on Monday night. Ballater. BRONDESBURY LODGE OF I NSTRUCTION, N O. 2G9S.—In consequence of the BRO . ]. L. TOOLE IS still an inmate of the Royal Eye Hospital , St. George's- regular meetings of the mother lodge, Cricklewood , Walpole, and Royal Comtnoration circus, S.E., nearly next door to the Surrey Theatre, and within a measurable distance Lodges, being held at the Earl Derby, High-road , Kilbnrn , on the Wednesday evening, of the Walworth Institute, where as a lad he was discovered by Charles Dickens and it has been deemed expedient to alter the night of meeting to Mondays, commencing on encouraged to become an actor. Bro. Toole is making good progress towards recovery the 31st inst., as many of the brethren attending are members of these lodges. after the operation for cataract , and, though suffering from severe depression , is bearing ¦ ¦¦ ' up bravely, and is deeply sensible of the affectionate messages and good wishes he has ' LORD N ELSON DRINKS TO THE M EMORY OF LORD N ELSON .—The Mayor of received from "troops of friends," old and new. The matron and staff of , Bro. H. Whatcoat , celebrated Trafalgar Day in a . the Eye Poole and Admiral of the Port J. Hospital have done their utmost to cheer the loneliness of this universal favourite, who, public manner and entertained at dinner about Coo persons. The guests included Lord in turn , speaks of them in the warmest terms of gratitude. Nelson and the prominent townspeople. The only toast submitted on this occasion was "The glorious memory of Lord Nelson and his brave men," which was drunk in solemn H.R.H. THE P RINCE OF WALES and the Duchess of York, accompanied by silence. Prince and Princess Alolphus of Teck and Prince Francis of Teck, left tow n in the forenoon by the Great Western Railway for Windsor, in order to attend to the fi rst H.R.H. THE PRINCE OF WALES, accompanied by Princess Victoria , drove to the anniversary service in memory of the deeply-regretted Duchess of Teck, who passed White Lodge on Tuesday, and called on the Duke of Teck. His Royal Highness has, away on October 27th last year. The Royal and distinguished party, who where attired upon the recommendation of the Executive Council, approved of permission being given in deep mourning, drove from the station to the Castle in two of the Queen Church Congress in the Imperial Institute . 's carriages, for the reception of the members of the next and afterwards attended a special service in the Albert Chapel, at which the Dsan of The whole of the building, including the Great Hall, will be thrown open to the Con- Windsor officiated , the music being beautifully given by part of the choir be exceptionally of St. George's gress, and the reception will , it is expected, brilliant.^ Chapel. Before quitting the chapel the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of York in- ON M ONDAY MORNING THE Q UEEN went out with Princess Henry and Princess spected the beautiful monument which has been erected in memory of the lamented Victoria Eugenie of Battenberg. Her Majesty drove in the afternoon , attended by the Duke of Clarence. The Royal party subsequently drove back to the station, and left Hon. Mrs. Mallet and the Hon. Bertha Lambart. Bro. Lord and Lad y Blythswood , Windsor on their return to the Metropolis. , Col. Gordon Money, D.S.O., A.D.C. Madame de Arcos, Bros. Lord George Hamilton A FTER EXTENSIVE REPAIRS lasting over more than _ two years, the church of St. to the Queen, and Major D. Davidson (commanding the detachment of the Cameron Mildred , Bread-street , was re-opened for worship at a special morning service, attended Highlanders at Ballater), had the honour of being included in the Royal dinner party. by Bro. the Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress and Mr. Sheriff and Mrs. Allisto n, in full T UB MEMBERS of the Lord Mayor and Sheriffs' Committee, at their meettng at State, with the City Marshal and the Sword and Mace Bearers. The church is one of the GuildhallI on Tuesday, finally determined the route of the Lord Mayor 's Show on the finest examples of Wren's interior architecture, with its extremely handsome cupola Wednesday, the 9th prox. The show will leave the Guildhall-yard at 12.15, and pro- and rich decoration , and was opened in 16S3. Very wisely, the fine old oak pews have ceed along Gresham-street, Princes-street, the Mansion House, King William-street , been preserved , as well as the panellings and altar piece, with its quaint pictures of Adelaide-place (London Bridge), King William-street , Cannon-street, St. Paul's-church- Moses and Aaron. The carving of the pul pit and sounding-board is superb, and is yard, Ludgate-hill, and Fleet-street to the Law Courts. It will return by the Strand , attributed to Grinling Gibbons and his pupils. In the course of some previous altera- Northumberland-avenue , the Victoria Embankment , Queen Victoria-street, Oueen- tions the beautiful carved altar rails of Charles II. work were removed, and arranged stieet, and King-street to the Guildhall. round the front , but have now been restored to their original place, and many other improvements have also been effected to render this one of the brightest and imst FURTHER ARRANGEMENTS HAVE BEEN made by a special committee of the churches. The service was conducted b Taunton Town Council in connection with Bro. Viscount Wolseley 's approaching visit characteristic of City y the Vicar, the Rev. C. Lloyd Engstrom , and the special lessons read by Dr. Povah and Prebendary White, to the town. His Lordshi p will arrive from London on Tuesday evening, the 1st prox., Rural Deans of the City. Bro. Archdeacon Sinclair preached ght of Col. Helyar, at Poundisford 1'itminster. On the , and mentioned that the and is to be the guest for the ni registers testify that the marriage of Shelly to Mary Wolstoncraft took place here on following morning he will be escorted into Taunton by a strong detachment of the West 1S1G. Somerset Yeomanry Cavalry, and is then to inspect the depot barracks of the 13th December 30th , regimental district. Subsequently he will proceed to the Munici pal Buildings, where, N ATIONAL TOAST .—" Here's to John Bull, Pat and Sandy in Grant's Morella will be stationed a guard of honour , consisting of 100 picked men of the 2nd Volunteer Cherry Brand y," acknowledged by all to be delicious and comforting ; and well Battalion of the Somerset Light Infantry . There he will be received by the Mayor , and calculated by its soothing properties to make all parties work together for the benefit of presented with the freedom of the borough. the nation. Sold everywhere. Also Grant's Cherry Whisky and Sloj Gin.—ADVT . 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