they made a law prohibiting the admission of dealers MISTAKEN ZEAL. in liquor they would be more within their rights, but to expel old members simply because the " temperance " ENTHUSIASM for Freemasonry, like enthusiasm craze has taken a severe hold on some of their num- for anything else, may be carried too far, and ber is both absurd and unjust , and deserves the instead of proving a benefit may turn out an absolute centure of all conscientious and sincere Freemasons ; disadvantage, detrimental to the cause it was intended it is indeed an insult to the Craft at large, and as to advance, and creating false ideas in regard to the such should be resented. Order -which, at all times most undesirable, may sometimes become even hurtful to members of the Fraternity in distant parts of the world. The wide- spread influence of Freemasonry makes the actions of any of its members noticeable, not only in the QUALIFICATIONS FOR LODGE district particularly concerned , but in other parts, and OFFICERS. direct effects of an action in one quarter of the world bo denied that tho elected Officers a may show itself in another quarter thousands of miles IT will hardly of away, and -wholly distinct from the first , except as Lodge should have sufficient qualifications for their regards the presence of Freemasonry, although even stations and the discharge of the duties devolved upon them. that may be of a character entirely distinct, the chief The experience of Lodge meeting *? proves tho necessity resemblance;being that of name. for such qualifications. It is by no means unusual for the United States of It rarely happens that some duty is to be performed by America to supply instances of this excessive zeal, the elected Officers of a Lodgo, which needs full knowled ge and it is on such grounds we must receive the inform- or familiarity with its details. ation which recently appeared in the daily press of this If the lack of such knowledge is apparent at tho time country, tothe effect that "the Masonic Grand Lodge of when the Officer is called on to act, then it is too late to Mississippi, at its recent session at Yicksburg, adopted obtain the needed information. To avoid the manifosta- the iollowmg remarkable resolution :—It snail be tice of defective information , the Officer undertakes to mako an offence against Masonry for any Mason not now some sort of verbal or other improvised action. Thc so engaged to hereafter engage in, or for any Mason members of the Lodge who observe the default havo no now so engaged to continue in the business of selling opportunity to correct it. Those who do not observe tho , tako it as the exact rendering of the proceeding. intoxicating li beverage after the relapse, quors to be used as a Error comes in. It is cited as the proper rendering because lst day of January next, and the penalty therefore it was done in a Lodge. shall be expulsion." How can such bigotry be It may be that thus precedents are established which excused on behalf of ordinary Freemasons ? Here vex tbe brethren , who are easy afc tho failure properly to we have a few over enthusiastic men meeting under perform the duty of the Officers of Lodges. the banner of Freemasonry, and introducing into their It will not stop at the outset. The error grows, for deliberations subjects wholly outside the range of the those who witnessed it at first and heard no correction, arc Craft , and legislating in regard to them in a manner too often led to assert it was correct, for tho reason it was which calls forth the strongest condemnation from all not corrected by those who knew it was faulty at the who care to regard Freemasonry as " free " in some- Lodge meeting. thing more than name. It is easily seen how mnch depends on the If these wild enthusiasts confined their operations qualification of all elected Officers of Lodges for their respective duties. The Lod to their own members or to their own districts ge elects a Brother to be , , there Junior Warden. He feels complimented ancl not withont wonld not be so much to find fault about, but they good reason thinks he is fully qualified to act. Tho would probably treat as " expelled " any brother election has no such effect. The character of the Brother who paid them a visit from a foreign Constitution, satisfies the members that he is in that respect fit for tho who happened to come within the scope of this absurd station , but it gives no assurance of his capacity to perform "liquor law." If they did not they would not be tbe duties attached to the station. actin g up to the spirit which induced them to make The Junior Warden should then at once begin to ob- the law, and if they did they would be justly entitled tain tho knowledge which it is essential to possess. to suspension themselves, lor having acted contrary It is not possible to refer to it in this place. To write to that principle of the Craft which allows a perfect or print proper references would be, as all well-informed freedom of action in all matters pertaining to the Masons know, a Masonic offence. Bat it can hi stated every day life of members of the Masonic Order. that tlie Junior Warden must at once learn, not by rote, but by careful stud We must not blame the Masons of Mississi y and full comprehension , wbat he has ppi for to say and to do in his station. Ifc may be he must take the waiting stringent laws it tuere is an absolute need lor S.W. and W.M. stations them , when he, as J. W., owing to the in their district, but their stringency in Free- absence of the S.W. and W.M. at a Lodge meeting, has to masonry should be limited to matters that come take the W.M.'s station. Tho knowledge the J. W. has within the scope of the Order, and not made to promptly to acquire may be needed soon after his installa- interfere with the private life of their members. If tion. Bes'dcp, this information is required in tho West and East, as tho J.W . advances through tho chairs. ST. ANDREW'S SCHOOLS. ECOLES. Tlio importance, therefore, that tho J.W. should make ON Saturday, the 24th nit., the foundation-stone of St. Andrew's efforts to learn tbe correct ritual at the outset of his Schools, Eccles, was laid with Masonio ceremony by the Right Hon. the Earl of Lathom Pro Grand Master and Provincial Grand official action is manifest. The J.W. should devote timo Master of West Lancashire. Early in the afternoon a special service to get from ono aulhmsed to teach the full explanation of was held at St. Andrew's Church , where a sermon was preached by tho philosophy that lies in tho relation of the active thought the Ven. Archcloacon Wilson. In the course of his sermon the Arch- nnd work to tho foundation of Freemasonry. Without a deacon said the welfare of this nation and of the children rising up study of theso relations and their comprehension , the all around demanded that full and nnadnlterated religious education should bo given in our elementary schools. It was their duty as qualifications of Lod go Officers aro incomplete. Tho Lodge members of the Church of England to maintain entiro continuity in suffers, the Craft suffers, if Lodge Officers rely on memory, religions education. It was a matter of grave significance, especially and not on mind , for their fitness for all thafc is required of ut this moment, when somo were hoping and others were fearing them. They, too, become P.M.'s in time. Thon they arc that the clays of voluntary schools were numbered. But the efforts regarded as conservators of Masonio law, landmarks and nf a representative parish like that, whose united actions and gifts spoke more forcibly than words, gave the lie to such hopes and fears. teachings. It was not tho action , happily, of a fow men who might bo discredited So thafc from the installation of a J.W., till ho shall as fanatic Churchmen, bufc it was the action of the whole people. have long served as P.M., and therefore regarded as an He knew from returns made lately throughout the diocese how authority, he owes to the Graft tho timo and labour thoroughly resolved wore tho public in tho county of Lancashire that the necessary to acquire the knowledge that constitute tho Church of England schools shonld be maintained in their efficiency j and he was convinced thafc the final solution of the question of qualification due bv him to his Brethren. elementary religious education had not yet been seen. Afc the close It will bo observed from these suggestions, and tho of the service a procession , consisting of clergy, choir, and Sunday reasons on which they rest, that the Lodge, the Graft , the scholars, was formed , and, headed by a hand, marched to tho site of integrity of Masonic teachings, are claimants for the very the new schools in Barton Lane. best efforts thafc can bo made b Lod In the meantime the members of the Masonio fraternity had y ge Officers to acquire assembled in the Conservative Club, Ecoles, where a special Prov. those qualifications which are demanded aud should incial Grand Lodge was opened by the Earl of Lathom , Bro. R. Wylie possess in the performance of tho work that attaches to P.G.D. England and P.P. G.S.W. West Lancashire acting as Deputy their stations. It ought to be the pride of Lodge Officers Grand Master. The two Lodges afc Eccles—the Bridgewater, No. 1213, to acquire, to learn , to comprehend the "Light" thoy aro and the Victoria , No. 1345—were largely represented , and there was a full attendance of Visitors. Subsequently a procession waa formed chosen to diffuse among their brethren. — Keystone. outside the Conservative Club, headed by the band of the Duke of Lancaster's Yeomanry Cavalry, under Bandmaster Bro. G. Batley. The progress of tho Freemasons, who were attired in the full regalia of their respective rank, to the site of the new schools was watched with ranch interest by considerable crowds along the line of rente. THE GRAFTON PUR COMPAN Y, LIMITED A hymn having been sung, the Rev. Canon Heywood , in the absence of the incumbent, requested the Earl of Lathom to lay the foundation- ONE of the finest exhibitions of furs we ever remember seeing are stone, and His Lordship having expressed regret afc the cause whioh now on view at the promises of the Grafton Fur Company, prevented the Rev. Mr. Armstrong from being present, proceeded to Limited , 1G4 New Bond Street, W. This firm has onl y just been do so. First, however, he briefly addressed the assembly iu the registered, and the directors havo done well in seenritig- the services quaint form prescribed by Masonio custom, and then called upon of Messrc H. Callaway and G. A. Nicholas as -managers. These the Provincial Grand Chaplain, the Rev. W. H. Baynes, who gentlemen are so well known in the fur trade fcbofc it ia hardly offered prayer. Some verses of Scripture were chanted , and the necessary to say anything in thoir praise, bnfc we may say that, Provincial Grand Secretary (Bro. W. Goodacre) having read alond with over 50 years' experience, Mr. Callaway is justly considered the inscription upon the commemorative plate, the Provincial Grand one of the finest judges of furs in London. Ifc is the intention of theso Treasurer (Bro. W. Piatt) placed in a cavity in the stone a phial con. gentlemen to do all in their power fco please their customers, and we taining coins and documents. The Provincial Grand Master placed think from the stock of skins the Grafton Fur Company have it will the stone m position with a trowel and mallet presented to him for not be a very hard task. Judging from all accounts a good time is the purpose, the latter being composed of bog oak, dug out of tbe in store for purchasers of these articles, for the managers trust that Ship Canal cutting, and proved that ifc was " well and truly laid " a very appreciable redaction in the prices will be noticeable this with plumb.rule, level, and square. He then ponred upon ifc corn, as year. Disputes between Canada and the United States, and between tbo emblem of plenty and abundance of God's best gifts ; wine, Canada and Russia, with respect to sealing in the Behring Sea , are symbolical of strength and gladness ; and oil, emblematic of peace and matters of notoriety, and that these controversies cause the market harmony. After the " Old Hundredth " had been sang and prayer to be flooded with inferior skins is also well known. Restrictions offered by the Provincial Grand Chaplain, the architect (Bro. H. have been placed upon parties connected with this line of business, but Lord P.M.) presented the plans to the Provincial Grand Master, who the South Sea sealing industry gives ns an excellent example of inspected and returned them, expressing the desire that the work what happens when there is no l-estriction. Tho skins from the South should be proceeded with without loss of time. The ceremony was Sea Islands are the finest and handsomest that can be obtained , as shortly afterwards completed, and the Freemasons returned to the may be seen by the specimens shown by the Grafton Company, Conservative Club, where the Provincial Grand Lodge was closed. Limited ; but whereas in former years the nnmber annually bronght to London was abont 15,000, now ifc is not above 200. Other specimens of skins shown by this Company are from the Cape of Good Hope, from Patagonia and Tierra del Fnego, and from the Lobos Inlands respectively. The seals in these localities are not so A church parade of the Devonport Masonic Lodges will numerous, nor are their coats of so fine a quality, as their cousins of be held on Sunday, the 16th instant, for the benefit fche Behring Sea. In addition to these interesting exhibits, the of the funds of the Royal Albert Hospital. The brethren Company, which has been specially started to supply choice quality will meet in the afternoon at the Masonic Hall, Granby furs at reasonable prices, is showing a large number of other peltries. Street, and thence Paul' There are choice sea otters from Kamscbafcka , the Imperial Russian proceed to St. s Church, of which sable of matchless colour and quality from Yakutsk, silver fox, blue Bro. Rev. A. J. Hamlyn is vicar. The sermon will be fox, white fox, red fox, from the vast territories of the Hudson's preached by the Rev. Dr. Lemon P.G. Chaplain of Devon- Bay Company j beaver and otter from Labrador ; the ermine, white •hire. The arrangements will be nnder the direction of as snow, from Siberia ; the dainty littlo chinchilla from Chili, a fur Bro. J. R. Lord P.G.D.C. The brethren of the Plymouth which will again be a favourite for tbe coming season ; the Thibet and Mouflon of the most delicate and charming tints, and many other and Stonehouse Lodges, and all other brethren present in varieties too numerous to mention. In fact, there is no parfc of the the Three Towns, are cordial ly invited to attend. habitable globe where the Company has not got agents, BO thafc they are able, as it were, to place the purchaser in almost direct com- munication with the trapper and the sealer. We can only add that Bro. Charles Baxter Senior Grand Deacon of the Grand jud ging from tbe specimens shown ns, these furs are of the best Lodge of Scotland and general manager of fche recent quality, and should satisf y the most scrupulous. Those of onr read ers , who are in search of a thoroughly good article can hard ly do better grand Masonic bazaar, recently had an audience of Hia than pay the Grafton Fur Company a'visit, for in searching their large Majesty the King of Sweden and Norway, Grand Master stock we feel sure that they will find something that will suit them. of Sweden, at the Royal Palace, Stockholm. Bro. Bax ter presented to His Majesty fche thanks of fche Grand Lodgo of Scotland for the great assistance and encouragement extended to the Scottish Freemasons at the time of the Hottowit's OIHMEHT AKD Pins.—Weak Stomach.—The wisest cannot grand Masonic Bazaar in December 1890. enumerate one quarter of tho distressing symptoms arising from imperfect or disordered digestions; all of which can be relieved by these admirable Pills. They remove cankery taste from tho mouth, flatulency and constipa- tion . Holioway's Pills rouse the stomach, liver, and every other organ, The Langton Lod of Instruction work on thereby bringing digestion to that healthy tone which fully enables it to ge will resume convert oil we eat an<1 drink to the nourishment of our bodies. Honco these Thursday, the 13th inst., afc 5*30 p.m., at the White Hart Pills aro the surest strengthened and tho safest restoratives in nervousness, the wasting and chronic debility. Hollowny's Pills are infallible for impaired Tavern, Abchurch Lane, E.G., when the election of appetite, eructations, and a multitude of other disagreeable symptoms,, which permanent Officers for the coming year will take place. render the lives of thousands miserable indeed. These Pills are approved of l>y all claaees. The ceremony for rehearsal will be that of passing. Secretary, C. S. Lane, J. R. Cutter P.G. Treasurer, J. R. G. Pattison Assist. P.G.S., J. Bailey (Darlington), Dr. C. D. PROV. LODGE OP NORTH WALES (Darlington). The annual report was read by annual meeting took lace at Welch on Tues- Hill Drury THE p pool, the Secretary. During tho year one brother had been day, the 20th ult. There was a very large attend- elected to the Benevolent Institution out of 09 applicants, Having assembled in tl e Town Hall tho brethren ance. , of whom SO could be elected. The votes for the successful procee-le 1 in procession to thc Lod which was ge-room, agedl Freemasons ranged from 4,912 downwards, and for mosb tastefull decorated under the superintendence of y aged widows 5,699 downwards. Thore wero still two cases the Rov. LI. Jones nnd Mr. Cullender. Tho Right Wor- the lists for the latter event. Sinco the formation ful Provincial Ci.and Master Lord Harlech presided , opet^on ship , , of the Committee they had elected to the London Masonic and the usual routine business of tho Provincial Grand Charities 16 boys, 5 girls, and 4 aged Freemasons, with Lodge having baen gone through, the Treasurer's accounts 1 widow, making a total oi 26 successful elections in were read, showing a balance in hand on the Fund of years—being the whole of the candidates brought for- Benevolence of £85 9s and £231 lis 9d on the funds of 15 , ward. The number of votes now possessed by tho Province the Provincial Grand Lodge. The accounts were accepted, widows 880, making a total of 1,700. For and ordered to be printed. The Ri ht Worahi ful Prov. was : male 820, g p the London Schools there were 950 boys and 600 girls. Grand Master then appointed his Officers , as follow :— The contributions from the Province during the year were Bro. Sir W. G. Williams, Bart. ... Senior Warden as follows :—Benevolent Institution £703, Boys School — Poole ...... Junior Warden £220, Girls' School £105, making a total of £1,028. The The Rev. J. P. Evans ...... ) n. , . The Rev. J. LI. Jones j Chaplains capital account of the Durham Masonic Education Fund T. Mark Taylor ...... Registrar " amounted to £1,407 12s Gd. They wero now educating Colonel Bnlkeley ...... Senior Deacon 19 children out of the fund , at a cost of £150. The report A. H. Steer ...... Junior Deaoon was considered most satisfactory, and was adopted, and Howel Davies ...... Supt. of Works Officers for W. R. Davies...... Director of Ceremonies votes of thanks were passed to the retiring Henry Evans ...... Assistant Dir. of Cers. their services. Edward Davies ...... Sword Bearer A meeting of the Fund Committee of the Province was 8 afterwards held, Bro. the Rev. Canon Tristram presiding. Tiis 'S : ^^ ^^ Several applications were considered, and suitable amounts J. Williams ...... ::: ... Organist J. Owen ...... Pursuivant were granted to the applicants in each case. Ifc was also Edward Turner ...... Assistant Pursuivant recommended that the following sums be granted to the Grey Edwards ... ,.. ") London Charities :—Benevolent Fund 100 guineas, Boys' T. W. Barton ...... f „ L ' School 50 guineas. Ifc was agreed " '"' ": "7 Stewards School 50 guineas, Girls D. A. Hughes . , that the fees of hononr of the Province be devoted to fche J. Jones Morris ... ,„ J H. Stufflngton ...... Tyler Durham Masonic Education Fund. The Provincial Grand Master having addressed the On the motion of Bro. Benson the sum of twenty-five Lod , proceeded to the appointment and investiture of -was ge guineas voted to the Royal Masonie Institution for Provincial Grand Officers for the ensuing year :— Boys, and tbe Provincial Grand Lodge was closed. An adjournment was then made to Bro. Rev. Canon Tristram, D.D. ... Deputy Master the Royal Oak Hotel, C. D. Hill-Drnry 1379 ...... Senior Warden where a banquet was sat down to, which was catered for W. R. Staveley 764 ...... Jnnior Warden in excellent style by Bro. D. Richards. The Right Gorj .Broirn , M.A. ... S* A- > Chaplaina Worshipful Provincial Grand Master presided, and was AlfredT- Boot 23o2 ...... i r supported by his Officers. After dinner the Provincial C. F. Sutcliffe 240 ...... Treasurer M. B. Dodds 509 ...... Registrar Grand Master proposed Her Most Gracious Majest y the R. Hudson 2039 (re-appointed) ... Secretary Queen and the Craffc , and ifc was received with musical 0. J. Seaman 2104 > genior Deacona honours. The R.W. P.G.M. next proposed the Graud John Smith 124 ...... ) Master of England H.R.H. the Prince of Wales, and this J W. Chater 1119 Junior Deacons was also received with musical honours. Sir William D. Cameron 240 ...... ) S. Wiikinson 1334 ... ..-. Superintendent of Works Grenville Williams proposed the M.W. Pro G.M. the Thos. Dunn 124 ...... Director of Ceremonioa Right Hon. the Earl of Lathom, the R.W. Deputy G.M. Wm. Barlow 1862 ...... Depnty Dir. of Cera. the Right Hon. the Earl of Mount Edgcnmbe, and the Thomas Banks 1121 ...... Assist. Deputy Dir. of Cers. other Grand Officers Present and Past, to which Bro. W. W. C.Barrow 111 ...... Sword Bearer 0 48 H. Spaull P.A.G-.D.C. responded. The Rev. LI. Jones wm?"?! ] Standard Bearers P N. Elsdon 2135^ ...... ) .G.C. proposed the health of the Provincial Grand J. M. Moore 1230 ...... Organist Master of North Wales, the Right Hon. Lord Harlech, J. Robson Pattison 97 (re-appointed) Assistant Secretary which -was received with enthusiasm , and responded to by G. B. Hall 949 1 Pursuivants»««„:„.„*. his Lordship. - The Provincial Grand Master proposed W. Arrowsmith 2109 j the Worshipful Deputy Prov. Grand Master, Colonel Henry T. Grieve (re-appointed) ... Tyler C. Scurr 1932 Piatt, and other Officers Present and Past, to which S. W. Raokley 80 Bro. Poole J.W. responded. Bro. J. Salmon proposed the M. R. Wriehfc 48 ...... I toast of the Worshipful Masters, Past Masters, and W. Birch 97 ...... > Stewards Wardens of Lodges in the Province, to whicli the Rev. LI. H. Tomkins 1418 ...... \ Jones W.M. of the Welshpool Lod J. Curry 2135 ...... ge replied. The Rev. P. Bell 2413 *) . ,.. J C. Auditorsra . P. Evans P.G.C, in a most eloquent speech, proposed J. H. Penney P.M. 1970 ... j the health of the visiting brethren , to which Bro. Johnson of the Fitzalan Lodge responded in fitting terms. The The Lodge waa closed in due form. Rev. D. Edwards, vicar of Rhyl, P.P.G.C. proposed the toasfc of the Masonic Charities, to which Bro. C. K. Benson, the Charity Representative of the Province, PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGB OF WEST responded. The Tyler's toast brought a most agreeabl e LANCASHIRE. and successfu l evening to a close. Bro. Benson reported that during the year the Province had subscribed between the Philharmonic Hall, Hope Street, Liverpool, ono IN £400 and £500 to the Royal Masonic Charities in of the finest buildings in the United Kingdom, tho London. most important, impressive, and most largely attended meeting of the Provincial Grand Lodge of West Lancashire was held, on Thursday, the 29th ulfc. , under fche presidency of Bro. l heRight Hon. the Earl of Lathom, K.C.B., Pro Grand PROV. GRAND LODGE OF DURHAM Master of England P.G.M. West Lancashire. Liverpool istho ' PHE annual meeting was held in the Town Hall, great centre of Masonic life in the Province, and thc -*- Durham, on the 27th ult. There was a very large gathering on this occasion clearly proved the gratifying attendance of brethren. The Charities Committee met in vitality of the Order and the enthusiasm of those connected the Town Hall, Durham, to transact the business in con- with the 105 Lodges in the Province—tbe largest holding nection with the Charities of the Craft, Bro. T. Coulson power under the Grand Lodge of England. There were "•P.G.D. Chairman of the Committee , presided , aud was present abont 1000 brethren, including au unusually large supported by Bros. M. Corbifcfc Treasurer, T. Bradley number Past and Present Provincial Grand Lodge Officers , Worshipful Masters, Past Masters, and Wardens. The Liverpool Tow n Hall, on 29th January. Sir Francis Knollys Provincial Grand Lodge having been received and opened also wrote, saying that he was desired by H.R.H. the Prince in due form, business was afc once proceeded with. of Wales to thank them for their address of condolence, and Amongst tlie brethren present were Bros. E. Letchworth to assure them thafc he appreciated very deeply the kind Grand Secretary, J. D. Murray Grand Treasurer, the Rev. feeling expressed for him in his deep sorrow. T. B. Spencer P.G.C. England, R. Wylie Past Grand The Earl of Lathom said that at the special Provincial Deacon P.P.G.W. (acting D.P.G.M.), J. do Bels Adam Grand Lodge meeting he did not think it appropriate to (Mayor of Liverpool) P.G.S.W., J. Bickerstaffe P.G.J.W., bring forward any matter of business, bufc he would now S. G. Sinclair Grand Deacon P.P.G.W., E. Pierpoint propose that they offer their thanks to the Provincial P.P.G.W., A. Cross P.P.G.D., J. P. M'Arthur P.P.G.W., Grand Senior Warden the Mayor of Liverpool, for his J. Newell P.P.G.W., T. Clarke P.P.G.R,, E. Cookson kindness in allowing the use of the Town Hall on that P.P.G.W., J. T. Callow P.P.G. Treasurer, Councillor J. occasion. Houlding P.P.G.R., Dr. D. D. Coatine P.P.G.R., Mark Brother R. Wylie Deputy Provincial Grand Master Newsomo P.P.G.D. (West Yorkshire), Reginald Toung seconded this proposal, which was agreed to with P.P.G.D., the Rev. J. Stowell P.P.G.C, E. T. Mackrill applause. P.G.S.W. Buck?, W. E. Coxon P.G.S., J. N. Patterson Bro. J. De Bels Adam, in reply, expressed his thanks ; P.P.G.D. C, G. S. Willings P.P.G.D., W. Houghton it was little he had done. The Town Hall of Liverpool P.P.G.S.B., C. Coopor P.G.R., E. Sherwood P.P.G.D., R. was honoured by the attendauce of the Provincial Grand Betloy P.P.A.G. Secretary, W. W. Wilson P.P.G.D., J. Master and the Provincial Grand Lodge. Although it was Hatch P.P.G. Superintendent of Works, R. Pearson a mournful occasion, yet he should always look back with P.P.G.R., W. W. Webster P. P.G. Deacon, W. B. Ackerley pride upon the fact that that meeting was held in the Town P.P.G.W. , J. Wells P.P.G.D.C, L. R. Rowbottom Hal l during his mayoralty. P. P.G.W., E. Segar P.P.G.W., Isaac Turner P. P.G.R , R. Bro. W. Goodacre Provincial Grand Secretary, in the R. Foote P.P.G. Treasurer, E. Humphreys P.P.G.A.P. course of his eighth annual report, referred at the outset North Wales, J. B. Mackenzie P.P.G.S.D., J. Cantor to the generally peaceful condition of the Lodges of the P.P.G.O., J. Bell P.P.G.D., R. Burgess P.P.G.O., T. Salter Province. With one or two slight exceptions, quiet pro- P.P.G.D., W. Tomlinsou P.P.G. W., T. Davies P.P.G.R , gress and harmonious working had been fche characteristic T. Ball P.P.G.P., H. M. Molynenx P.P.G.D.C, E. George features of the year. No new Lodges had been consecrated P.P.G.D.C, Rev. R. T. Leslie P.P.G.C , T. R. Jolly P.P.G. during the year, but those in existence had been quietly Treasurer, E. Johnston P.P.G.D., J. Whalley P.RA.D.C, consolidating themselves, and he was of opinion that moro J. Platfc P.P.G.D., W. C. Erwin P.P.G Assist. Secretary, care had been taken in the selection of candidates for C Wads worth P.G. Standard Bearer, T. Forrester P.G. initiation. He would ask, however, thafc in cases where a Standard Bearer England, T. Milligan P.P.G.D., C E. candidate was proposed in a place other than thafc in which Hindley Prov. G. Deacon, E. L. Little P.P.G.P., A. Cross he resided the greatest care shonld be exercised . On P.P.G.D., J. Slyman P.RG.D., W. C Freeman P.P.G.S. account of the bye-laws revision the accounts presented con- of W., J. 0. Gillman P.P.G.D., R. H. Williams P.P.S.B., tained only half a year's receipts from Lodge fees as against H. P. Jones P.G.S., H. Crossby P.P.G.R , A. D. Hesketh a whole year's expenditure, so that the financial condition P.P.G.S.B. , J. Tunstall P.P.G.R , W. Longmi.e P.P.G.A. of the Province might, to the casual observer, appear to D. of C, R. Warriner P.P.G.S. of W., J. Wray P.P.G.S.B., be somewhat unfavourable. To arrive at a fair com- W. S. Vines, P.P.G.D.C , C Bargery P.P.G.D., H. A. parison of the present with the previous year's income it Tobias P.P.G.S. of W., J. Pemberton P.P.G. S. of W., J. was necessary to double the £398 fee *) from Lodges Chadderton P.P.A.G. Sec, D. Jackson RRG.St.B., R. when the total income would be found to be £796. This Brierley P.P.G.S. of W., J. M. King P.P.G.D., H. R, was about £40 in excess of fche corresponding item of Robertson P.G.W., S. Chapman P.P.G.D., J. R. Bottomley income last year. If they compared the accounts with P.P. G.D.C, R. Cam RRG.Sd.B., J. Brindle P.P.G.S. of those of a few years ago it would be found tha fc the income W., T. K. Hughes P.P.G.D.C , D. Gaskin P. P.G. Treas., was £246 per year in excess of what it was seven years H. W. Johnston P.P.G.D., A. Cotter P.P.G.S.B., J. T. Cal- ago. The Benevolent and Charity Committee had made low P.P.G. Treas., J. Sutton P.P.G.D.C, T. Adams grants to five petitioners, amounting fco £75, several sub- P.P.G.D., R. Britten P.P.G.S. of W., J. Bradshaw stantial grants had also been made by the Grand Lodge P.P.G.S. of W., T. Buxton P.P.G.R., J. J. Ramsay Board of Benevolence, and the Province had been successful P.P.G.A.P. Bro. Lord Skelmersdale, 1591, almost the in the election of two elderly brothers on fche annuity youngest M.M. in the Province governed by his father, fund of the Benevolent Institution. Seven years ago was also present during the proceedings. they had only 1,500 votes to the Boys and Girls Insti- The roll of Lodges in the Province was read by tutions and 1,500 to the Benevolent ; now they had 4,100 the Provincial Gra,nd Secretary, on each being repre- votes to the Boys and Girls', and 3,200 to the Benevolent sented, with the exception of the Hesketh, No. 986. Fund. During the same period the West Lancashire The minutes of the Provincial Grand Lodge, held at Charities had continued to prosper. The Educational Insti- Blackpool, and the special Provincial Grand Lodge, at tution was now educating and assisting 206 children, at a Liverpool, were confirmed withont discussion. cost of £1,588 per annum, and its funds had reached almost The Provincial Grand Treasurer (Bro. W. Piatt), in £22,000. The Hamer Institution had twelve annuitants, submitting his report, explained that the date for making and its funds amounted to £3,710. The Alpass Institution returns to the Provincial Grand Lodge having been altered also had twelve annuitants, and its funds amounted to this year, only two quarters' contributions from Lodges £3,930. The vested funds had increased by £10,600, and were included in the accounts, whilst the payments the recipients had been increased by 59 during the past comprised the entire expenditure for the year. From the seven years. Some years ago he suggested the desirability statement of accounts extending from the 29th September of additional collars being placed at fche disposal of Pro- last to the 26th ult., it appeared that the amount received vincial Grand Masters for the larger Provinces, and he by the Charities Fund was £310 ; Provincial Grand Lodge was sure it afforded pleasure.to see that the proposition Fund, £568 ; Fund of Benevolence, £665—total £1,540. was brought forward in Grand Lodge, for if adopted The payments of behalf of the Charities Fund were £223 ; it would have beeu a boon to this Province as well balance in hand, £87 ; Provincial Grand Lodge Fund, as to others. When an amendment was carried which £331 ; balance, £232 ; and Fund of Benevolence, £475— necessitated the withdrawal of the proposition, much total expenditure £745, and total balance in hand £794. disappointmen t was felt, bufc he hoped that a resolution The report was unanimously adopted, and a cordial vote from that meeting would strengthen the hands of thu of thanks given to Brother W. Piatt for his services as Grand Lodge. The Provincial Grand Secretary concluded Provincial Grand Treasurer. The fol lowing were appointed with a suggestion as fco the formation of a Masonic Auditors :—.Bros. H. W. Johnston, J. Piatt, J. T. Callow, Library in connection with the Provincial Grand Lodge, J. J. Lambert, and G. A. Harradon. offering 20 volumes by way of commencement. The Provincial Grand Secretary (Brother W. Goodacre) The Earl of Lathom said that he thought thoy migM stated that the Provincial Grand Master had received a congratulate themsel ves upon the Provincial Grand Secre- communication from Mr. Henry Matthews, the then Home tary's report. It wa i most favourable as to the stato of Secretary, informing him that he had laid before Her the Lodges in the Province. Jde was extremely giau ¦•" Majesty, who had been pleased fco receive ifc, the resolution hear that more care was being taken with regard to the of sympathy on the death of the Duke of Clarence, adopted selection of candidates. He referred to the subject at the at the special Provincial Grand Lodge meeting in the last meeting, and was glad to see that what he then said had been acted upon by the brethren. With regard to PROVINCIAL GRAND CHAPTE R OF their finances, they would understand from the explanation given that, though their funds appeared to be low, yet they WEST LANCASHIRE. were, as a matter of fact, in a very prosperous condition. tho conclusion of the business of tho Provincial AT The report as fco the Chirifcies was most satisfactory. This Graud Lodge, the annual meeting of the Provincial Province always had been to the front, and he hoped they Grand Chapter was held , under the presidency ot Gump. would continue to show the way to other Provinces. It Lord Lathom Provincial Grand Superintendent. The was quite true that charity began at home ; they had following appointments wero made :— begun at home, and done it well, and even then their Comp. J. de Bels Adam ...... J. charity bad spread outside as well. With regard to the W. Goodacre ...... Scribe E. proposed increase of Provincial Officers , he must express W. Dwerryhouse ...... S.N. his regret afc not having been able to be present when the R. Armitage ...... Registrar S. Locke ...... Principal Soj. matter was brought forward, as hefelfc sure he shoul l have J. M. King ...... Assistant Soj. been able to explain away some of the difficulties which W. Whiteside ...... 2nd Assistant Soi. seemed to exist in the minds of some of the brethren. It C. Wadsworth ...... Sword Bearer was intended that tho measure should take effect only in a W. Taylor ...... Standard Benrer few of the larger Provinces. If they took tho Province H. P. Jones ...... Director of Ceremonies P. Yates ...... Assistant Dir. of Cers. of Bristol, with five Lodges, thoy would find there exactly H. Ronnd ...... Organist the same number of appointments as there were in West J. Williams...... Assistant Scribe E. Lancashire. He hoped that next year, however, he should H. Ball ...... Janitor have the pleasure of placing collars on the necks of af least At the close of the Provincial Grand Lodgo and Chapter six more brethren. business, an excellent banquet was served at the Bear's A resolution was then adopted requesting the Grand Paw, Lord Street, Liverpool, under the personal super- Lodge to concede the increases asked for. intendence of Bro. Fletcher, the manager, whose catering The Provincial Grand Senior Warden (Bro. J. de Bels gave universal satisfaction. Adam) then proposed the election of Bro. William Savage, P. M. and Treasurer of the Dramatic Lodge, No. 1609, as Provincial Grand Treasurer for the ensuing year. He PROV. G. LODGE OF STAFFORDSHIRE. ' since his detailed Bro. Savage s progress in Freemasonry iHE Provincial Grand Lodge of Staffordshire mot on initiation in tbe Merchants' Lodge in 1872 and said that , I _ Tuesday, the 4th insfc., at the Borough Hall in the from all points of view he would be worthy to follo w in the count town, under circumstances which wero peculiarl footsteps of all Past Provincial Grand Treasurers. y y depressing. The Province has not yet recovered itself Bro. John B. Newell Past Provincial Grand Warden from the deep sorrow into which it waa suddenly plunged briefl seconded the proposal remarking thafc Bro. Savage y , in the earl part of the year on the occasion of the death had invariabl performed his duties in a zealous, careful y y , of its energetic and beloved chief the Provincial Grand and painstaking manner and if the brethren elected hira , , Master Colonel Foster Gougb who wa« probabl the most they would have no cause to regret it. , y hard-working and painstaking of the Provincial Chiefs No other candidate was proposed and Brother Savage , who have worked under the English Constitution of the was accordingl declared dnly elected amidst loud y , Ancient and Honourable Craffc for very many years. Aa applause. yet no successor has been appointed, and Provincial Grand On the motion of Bro. W lie, the following motion was y Lodge met under the Presidency of the Deput Provincial unanimously adopted :—" That the sum of 80 guineas be y Grand Master Lient.-Colonel J. A. Bindley P.P.G.S.W., voted from the Provincial Grand Lod Charities Fund to , ge who is now in temporary charge of the Province; There the three local Institutions viz., 40 guineas to the West , were about 250 brethren present aud the Acting Pro- Lancash ire Masonic Educational Institution ; 20 , guineas to vincial Grand Master was assisted in the conduct of the the West Lancashire Alpass Institution ; and 20 guineas to business b Bro. Frank James M.P., who is a Past Deputy the West Lancashire Hamer Institution." y , Grand Master of the Province. The brethren having Tlio Provincial Graud Master invested the following as assembled nnder tho banners of their respected Lodges the bis Olficers for the ensuing year :— , Provincial Grand Lodge Officers entered the room in Bro. W. Johnaon ...... Senior Warden procession, and hav ing taken their seats Provincial Grand John Christie ...... Junior Warden bodge was opened according to ancient form at half an Rev. F. R. Pearson ...... ) n, , . hour after hi h noon. Grand Lod Officers having been Rev. J. Pimblett j Chaplains g ge William Savage ...... Treasurer saluted the business of the meeting was proceeded with ; \V. Goodacre (re-appointed) ... Secretary and on tbe roll of private Lodges being called each was W. Dwerryhouae ...... ") „ . ,-, Senior Deacoua found to 1 3 represented , the actual members being as J. W. Bursas follows :—St. Martin's Lodge, No. 78, Burslem, 19; W. M'Ganley ) T • Noah's Ark 347 Tipton Eli Brooks ... } Junl0r Deacona™ , , , 10; Menturia, 418, Hanley, 14; Isaac Platts ...... Superintendent of Works St. Peter's, 419, Wolverhampton , 11 ; Sutherland, 451, C. Heywood ...... Dir. of Ceremonies Burslem, 7; Foresters', 456, UttDxeter, 6; Sutherland J. Hocken ...... Deputy Dir. of Cers. Unity, 460, Newcasfcle-under-Lyme, 12 ; St. James's, 482, J. N. Hounsell ...... Assistant Dir. of Cers. Handsworth, 15 ; Honour 526, Wolverhampton , 11 ; St. J. J. Tickle ...... Sword Bearer Matthew's, 539, Walsall, 6; Etruscan, 546, Longfcon , 9; * ' ' ' ' ' ' Standard Bearers R. Townley ...... '"j Abbey, 624, Burton-on-Trent, 5; Portland , 637, Stoke-on- Q. H. Whitaker ...... Organist Trent, 4 ; Dartmouth, 662, West Bromwicb, 7; St. H. Stones ...... Assistant Secretary Bartholomew, 696, Wednesbury, 2; Staffordshire Lodge, R. Nicholson ...... Pursuivant 726, Staffor d, 17; St. Edward, 967, Leek, 1 ; Sfc. John , W. Taylor ...... Assistant Pursuivant J. L. Houghton ... ,.. -\ 1039, Lichfield , 4; Marmion, 1060, Tamworth, 1; Earl of G. Beeken Shrewsbury, 1520, Cannock, 8 ; St. Giles, 1517, Cheadle, W. Wilkinson ...... j . 3; Tudor 1792 Harborne, 6; Tudor Volunteers 1838 Stewardsa -, , , , , R. Sharrock f Wolverhampton, 17; St. Thomas, 1914, Stoke-on-Trent, Charles Fothergill ...... j 13; St. Augustine, 1941, Rugeley, 4; Minerva, 1942, R. G. Bradley J Fenton H. Ball Tyler , 5 ; Smithchild , 2064, Tnnstall, 25; Gordon, 2149, Hanley, 8 ; Josiah Wedgwood, 2214, Etruria, 6. The following brethren were invested b the Provincial y The Treasurer's accounts, which had been duly audited, Grand Master with charity badges in recognition of their were presented in abstract by the Treasurer, Bro. C A. services as Stewards to the Festivals of the Masonic Newnham. The statement showed that dues had been Institutions :—Bro. J. de Bels Adam, A. Buttrick, G. R. received up fco the March quarter from Lodge? in amounts Lloyd , , W. J. Read, John Hatch , C. E. Hindley, Eli Brooke, representing 2,284 members. The document also showed J. H. Marsh, E. H. Cookson, W. Troughton, G. A. Myers, tbat the liabilities of Provincial Grand Lodgo bad baea H. F. Sl Neale, J. yman, J. J. Marsh, W. Bond, J. W. met, and that there remained a satisfactory balance at tho Bnrgess , and F. J. Hubbard. bankers. The acting Provincial Grand Master moved the The Provincial Grand Lodge was then closed according adoption of the accounts, and at the samo time tendered to fco ancient form. fche Treasurer the thanks of Provincial Graud Lodge for hia past eminent and valuable services and moyed his re* ^ election for another year. These propositions were seconded by the acting Deputy Provincial Grand Master and carried CORRESPONDENCE. with unanimity. We do not hold ourselves responsible for the opinions of our The acting Provincial Grand Master next addressed the Correspondents. Lodge, and in the course of a few happily chosen remarks All Letters must bear the namo and address of the Writer, not referred to the very excellent muster of the brethren, which necessarily for publication, but as a guarantee of good he said was an incontestable proof of the healthiness of faith. Freemasonry in the Province. He spoke in touching terms Wo cannot undertake to return rejected communications. of the irreparable loss they had sustained in the death of —:o:— their late Provincial Grand Master, and to the efforts he No. 7.—HENRY REEVES HARRIS. had made during his chieftainship to assimilate the ritual To the Editor of the FREEMASON 'S CHRONICLE . observed in the Province. The acting Provincial Grand D EAR S IR AND B ROTHER ,—Allow me to draw the attention of onr Master concluded his remarks by proposing a resolution brethren to tho above case ; it is a last case, and you know the recording the sentiment of the brethre n of the Province interest I take in last cases, where deserving. That Harris's case is toward their late chief , copies of which wera ordered to be deserving is proved by the interest taken in it by tho Mayor of sent to Colonel Foster Gough's friends. The resolution was Abing don , ho having secured 1147 votes already. The boy 's father, who was a manufacturer, died suddenly (leaving six children entirely seconded and passed in solemn silence, the brethren rising dependent on the mother) ; he was a subscriber t > the Royal Masonio as a sign of their approval. Institution for Girls, althongh only a yoong Mason. I shall be glad The acting Provincial Grand Master next proceeded fco to receive any votes for the case. invest the Officers of Provincial Grand Lodge for the Tonrs fraternally, year, Prior to calling the brethren out for ensuing W M . H. SAUNDERS, P.P.G.S.D. Middx. investiture he said thafc he wished it to be understood none Princess Lonise House 32 Sackville Street W. of the appointments had that year been made on his own , , initiative, but from notes which the late Provincial Grand Master had left behind him. The following are the appointments :— MASONIC LECTURE AT BARNSTAPLE. spacious and handsome Masonic Temple at Barnstaple North Bro. W. J. Whittall 482 Senior Warden THE , R. Dain 98 ...... Jnnior Warden Devon , was well filled on the 3rd instant* on the occasion of Rev. V. Litchfield 1914 ... *> -. , . a second visit from Brother James Stevens for the purpose Rev. S. W. Jones 726 j Chaplams of lecturing on the Ritual and Symbolism of Freemasonry. Dr. 0. A. Newnham 526 ... Treasurer The " good report " which had attended his earlier visit in the spring E. Corke 419 ...... Registrar of last year had supplied an incentive to brethren of the Loyal E. H. Thorne 1838 ...... Secretary Lodge, No. 251, and of neighbouring Lodge?, to attend in force on this hl G. W. Walker 1838 ...... Assistant Secretary occasion , and the gathering was hig y creditable in point of S. Hyslop 460 ...... Senior Deacon numbers. The Lodge was opened at 7 p.m., and Bro. Stevens H. Windlo 418 ...... Junior Deacon immediate commenced his discourse, skilfully taking np the thread A. MoBean l838 ...... Snpt. of Works of his former address, and continuing his instructive remarks into the as he pointed oat the work of J. Woolridge 726 ...... Dir. of Cers. second and third degrees. In these, , initiation and the perfect F. G. Lidington 526 ...... Asst. Dir. of Cers. the innovator is as fully apparent as in the , J. Charlesworth 2149 ...... Sword Bearer meaning of their allegory and symbols even less understood. He was listened to with an attention which was enthusiastic in ita W. H. Henson 2064 ...... *) a , , , „ E. J. Moasley 726 j Standard Bearers silence, and two full honrs had passed by before his audience marked instrnction F. Taylor 726 ...... Orgauist the lapse of time. Unbounded satisfaction with tho afforded was expressed when he resumed his seat and the thanks of J. A. Cooper 1587 ... Pursuivant , ••• on the proposition of Bro. the Rev. Thomas Russell F. Frobisher 1792 ...... Assistant Pnrsnivant the meeting were, W. G. Taylor 726 *} P.P.G.W. and Chaplain, voted with acclamation in his favour. , Amongst the many brethren present in Lodge were P. J. C. J. Novitfc 726 / Steward„, W. H. Smith 347 s Codd I.P.M. (who occupied the chair in the unavoidable absence of J. T. Hovvson 451 ...... )^ the W.M., Bro. Sir W. R. Williams, Bart.), AV. G. Crang J.W., John Brewer P.P.G.J.W . Treasurer, H. C. Gnppy P.P.G.S.D. Secretary, Auditors having been appointed for the ensuing year, Robert Harper S.D., H. Brookes J.D., M. Squires Steward , G. C. Provincial Grand Lodge was called off , and the brethren Davey Prov. G. Secretary of Devon , W. Drewett P.M. 889 P.P.G. formed into procession , in which formation they marched Standard Bearer Middlesex, J. S. Catford P.M. 1135, J. A. Carter ' W.M. 382, II. A. G. Barnott Secretiry 1135 , numerous other to Sfc. Mary s Collegiate Church , where Divine service was members of Lodge No. 251, and representatives of the Concord Lodge held. Evensong was sung by the Provincial Grand at Ilfracombe, and of Lodges 1593, 257, 1563, 1833, 1638, &o. Chaplain, assisted by the Assistant Provincial Chaplain. After thc Lodge was closed supper was served at tho Royal and The lessons were read by Bro. the Rev. W. F. Bradley Foi tescue Hotol , and the remainder of a very pleasant and generally P.P.G.C , and the sermon was preached by the Provincial satisfactory evening was spent in harmony and good fellowship. An early visit of Bro. i*. tovens to tho Concord Lod ge, at Ilfracombe, was Grand Chaplain. The brethren having re-formed in pro- portly arranged , ancl the brethren of North Devon will certainly cession in reverse order to that in which they marched to welcome his re-appe.irance amongst them. church, they returned to the Borough Hall, where tho business of Provincial Grand Lodge was resumed. Bro. J. Bodenham P.P. G.S.W., P. G.A.D. of C. of The Freemasons in Suffolk and the people of Long Mclford in England, presented the report of the committee appointed particular will mi.ss tho genial face and neighbourly conrtesy of the afc the meeting of Provincial Grand Lodge, held at Stafford , Rev. C. J. Martyn , who, after twenty-three years' rcrvice as Rector on 12th May 1891, for the purpose of framing regulations of Melford , on Sunday preached his farewell sermon, and said good bye to tho church in which he has so long loved to minister, and to a for the establishment ancf administration of a fund for fche people between whom and himself tho tenderest sympathy has been relief of local cases of distress within tho Province, ancl cultivated. Bro. Martyn is ono of those men who attach to them- moved fche following resolutions thereon, viz. :— (a) " That selves tho homage of friends. As tho Rev. George Hod gson, preaching thc resolution of the Provincial Grand Lodge, passed on in Melford Church remarked, a relationship of unusually deep affection s the 29th May 1888, with regard to the disposal of thc between pastor and people was coming to a close. Bro. Martyn name has been so long aud so conspicuously identified with tbe ' Carfcwri ght Fund,' be and fche same is hereby rescinded." parish that it is hard to realise tho fact that a severance is about to (b) " That a sum of £364 3s 6d be paid from the funds of take p'ace. These changes are sometimes painfu l and always Provincial Grand Lod^re, together with 36135 16a 6d, the suggestive, lira. Hod gson bade tho Melford people to be of good amount of the ' Cartwright Fund,' making together the cheer and to ht faith come into play :— sum of £500, to the Staffordshire Masonic Charitable " So long thy power hath blessed me, sure it still Association , to be invested by the Association, ancl the Will load me on , annual income thereof paid to its 'B ' Fund." O'er moor and fen, o'er crag and torrent, till (c) " Thafc The night is gone." one half of fche annual working expenses of the Stafford- Qh shire Masonic Charitable Association be for the future —Suffolk ronich: defrayed by the Provincial Grand Lodge, and that all other payments or subscriptions to the Association out of L. T. Meade's new novel, " The Medicine Lady," will be published the funds of Provincial Grand Lodge be discontinued. " in a few days by Messrs. Casaell and Company. The whole of the resolutions wero carried , aud after A second edition of the '' Reminiscences of Lord Augustus Loftus some further business of a formal nature Provincial Graud haa already been called for, aud will be ready this week. Lodge was closed. The annual banquet afterward s took place afc tho Shire Hall, under fche presidency of the Acting FUNERALS properly carried out and personally attended, Deputy Provincial Grand Master, when there was-, a in London and Country, by Bro. Q-. A. HTJTTON, 17 Newcastle numerous attendance. Street, Strand,W.C. Monuments erected. Valuations mads. DEVON MASONIC EDUCATIONAL FUND. • THE THEATRES, &c. MEETING of the Educational and General Purposes Committee —:o:— A of the Devon Masonio Educational Fund was held, on the 27th ult., at tho Freemasons' Hall, Plymouth. Among the members Gaiety.—Enthusiasm was the order of the evening last present wero Bros. J. R. Lord the Treasurer (who presided), J. B. Saturday when this popular- thoitro opened its doors, after a Gover Secretary, W. H. Dillon Assistant Secretary, S. Jew, W. shoi t races**1, for tho winter season, with a second edition of " Cinder- Allsford , R. Pengelly, and W. H. W. Maoey Life Governors, Rev. Ellen up too lato." As each of tha well known company appeared Dr. Lemon, C. Mutten, J. W. Cornish , and E. Aitken-Davies. There she or he was accorded a hearty welcome, thongh the hearts of " her were no petitions presented from new candidates. The six candidates boys " are sorrowing for the absence of Miss Nellie Farren, who un- who failed in being elected at the last election were found to be still happily is still unable to reanmo her attendance on " the saend eligible, and were placed on the l ;st for the election in October. lamp." Misa Letty Lind is now promoted to top rank, and by her They were the son of a deceased brother of Harmonv Lodge, 156, liveliness and grace secures for Cinder-Ellen a renewal of pnblio Plymouth, who has 546 votes to carry forward ; the son of a brother favour. Miss Sylvia Grey and Mies Katie Seymour are fche two sisters of Friendship Lodge, 202, Devonport , and Prudence Lodge, 1550, whom it would be libel to call spiteful. Mr. Charles Dauby is more Plymouth, who has 189 votes ; the sou of a deceased brother of extravagant than ever as Sir Ludgate Hill , and Miss Magg ie Dugean , Metham Lodge, 1205, Stonehouse, with 98 votes ; the son of a attired in magnificent costumes aud fine diamond?, makes a dashing deceased brother of the Sun Lodgp, 106, Extnoutb , with 50 votes ; Prince Belgravia. But after all it is Mr. Fred Leslie who is tho the daughter of a brother of Brunswick Lodge, lo9, and Ebrington heart and soul of the piece. He is seldom off the stage, and so droll Lodge, 1847, Plymouth, with 49 votes ; tho daughter of a deceased are his anfc'cs and so lively bis hnmonr that attention is nvettod u| on brother of Love and Hononr Lidge, 75, Falmouth , and St. John's him , even to the detriment of tho other performers. New eon^s are Lodge, 1247, Plymouth , with 15 votes. Of this number only three introduced , the most notable of whioh are " My sweet Cigarette," tl a will be elected at tho October raeotin». " Rowdy-Dowdy-Boys " and a duet " The Man in the Moon " sung by Miss Lind and Mr. Leslie. The Gaiety burlesque is now nothing without its pas de quatre , aud the new Qaarteress dance by M HBOS Sindon, Astor, Greville and Gilbert had to be gone through three times before the audience wero satisfied. Charming costume?, novel MASONIO SONNETS.—No. 16. scenic effects and a bevy of beautiful girls make up the entertain- ment, whioh is unique of its kind and will doubtless run till tha BT BRO. CHAS. E. EOKSUAW, LL.D., 2417. Christmas novelty is produced. —so:— Sir Augustus Harris s Royal Opera season will commence en THB VOLUME OF THE SACRED LAW. Monday, the lOfch insfc., at Covent Garden, with a performance of Now let each Brother lowly bow the head, " Orfeo." "II Trovatore " will be given on Tuesday, and " Lnhon- Aud let each heart beat with trne reverence, grin " on Wednesday. The orchestra will include the principal For the Almighty Architect, who spread artistes of tbo summer season ; Mr. J. T. Garrod ua as leader, and Through this great volume glorious recompense Signor Bevignani as conductor. To all the sons of man who read its pages, And tako to heart truths therein foretold, Signor Lago announces that his autumn season of O For 'tis indeed a record of past ages pera will bo iven at the new Olympic. Full particulars and prospectuses with Worth all Golconda s secret caves of gold ! g , , tbe date of opening, will be issued in a few days. The box office Masonic buds are scattered o'er its leaves , , under the direction of Mr. Donald will be opened on Monday Masonic gems within its poi tals lie ; , next. No freak of fancy here its garland weaves ; ¦ All, all is good—for 'tis from Him on High ! Mr. George Edwardes announces thafc the Prince of Wales' will The first Great Builder, in whose name we meet re-opon ou Saturday, 15th October, with " In Town," a new musical Whene'er we seek our Lod ge's safe retreat. comedy by Adrian Ross and James Leader, music by Osmond Carr. Winder House, Bradford. Mr. Arthur Roberts aud Miss Florence Sfc. John have good parts, aud 4tb October 1892. a powerful company will support them, comprising the following well known artistes :—Misses Phyllis Broughton, Sylvia Grey, Jenny Rogers, Maria Davis, Belle Haroourt, Maude Hobson , Blanche Massey, Hetby Hamer, Kate Cannon, and Nellie Simmons j Messrs. H. Grattan E. Ban took and Eric Lewis. A handsome Masonic memorial to tho late Bro. Dutisford , which has , , beeu subscribed for by tho brethren of thu f'roviuco of Norfolk, is now Prince of Wales' Road Norwich It con . on view at Mr. 0. II. Rust's, , . " Pink Domiuos " will bo reproduced on Monday next, 10th insfc. ' eists of a massive headstone. The dosign ia iu tho form of an arch with at the Criterim**, with the following oast : Messrs. F. Kerr, Herbert keystone and tessehited border, with Masonio ombloms carved thoroou , Standing, AllVwJ Maltby, S. Valentine, W. Dale ; Mesdames Ellis aud panel with Masonic emblems in tho centre of arch. It is sup- •1 (Treys, Agues Hewitt , F. Robertson , S. Carlisle, S. Maris. ported at the sides by massive columns with carved caps aud basui?. The inscription rnns as follows :—" Sacred to the memory of Jamos Dunsford. who died 30th June 1890, aged sixty-five years ; also Mary The St. James's will re-open ou Monday, tho Slat inst., when the Ann Louisa, wife of the above, who died 2nd Juno 1863, aged thirty- successful run of " Lady Windermere's Fan " will be resumed. seven years. Erected by his Masonio brethren of the Province of Norfolk in grateful remembrance of his zealous services in tho cause of Freemasonry for many years. A.L. 5892." Tbo Committee entrusted with fche formulation of arrangements In lita letter last week Bro. Henry Stile3 referred to a for tho grand Masonic re-nnion , musical soiree, conversazoiue, and process well known to all professional photographer.--. ball, to be held in the Hope Street Temple, Liverpool , on Wednesday, Through au oversight ifc appeared aa the Proehromafcio 30th November, was held on the 30th ult., Bro. Herbert Foote P.P.G. process ; ifc should have been tbe Isochromatic process. Treasurer, Chairman of the Committee,presided , in the absence of his Worship tbe Mayor (Bro. J. De Bels Adam P.P.G.S. W.; The arrange- ments were still further forwarded , and everything pointed to a most successful gathering. Bro. Lathom, the Hon. Treasurer, and The Clarence and Avondale Lodge of Instruction , Bro. E. Collister-Jones, the Hon. Secretary, are working assiduously to No. 2411, meets every Tuesday, at the Masonic Ball, the end. Leytonstone, E., afc eight o'clock. Bro. Edwin Daniel is Bombay, in the matter of Scottish Freemasonry, afc any rate, seems the Secretary. to have got ahead of Calcutta. But " brither Scots " here are not going to lefc this state of things continue, and we see a movement is in Calcutta with the cordial sanction of on foot to open a new Lodge Clarke, one of tho " literary gentlemen " recently sentenced st the the Grand Lodge, Bombay. The Lodge, we believf , will be composed Old Bailey, in addressing tho jury, appealed fco " the Grea t Architect entirely of Europeans, and great care will be exercised in the of the Universe to enable them to temper justice with mercy." advanced within shorter periods selection of candidates who will not be Was this phrase meant to show that he was a Freemason, in the hope Albyn than one month. The Lodge will be named , and will be that some of the jury might also have been " brethren of the mystio governed on similar lines to Lodge Caledonia, in Bombay.—Indian tie" ?—Pall Mall Gazette. Da ily Neivs. Under fche title of " Cottage Gardening,' Messrs. Cassell and Bro. W. H. Brereton , who has won his way to the front rank of Company are about to publish a new half penny weekly journal bass singers, has recently accepted the post of choirmaster to Mr. dealing with gardening and kindred subjects. It is specially ' Haweis's " Angelic choir " at St. James s. Ho is the son of Canon intended to help tho occupiers of small gardens, poultry, and bee. Bed ford and honorary Canon of El Breroton , rector of St. MaryV, , y. keepers, allotment-holders, and housewives. Ifc will be edited by School in his Bro. Brereton was educated at the Grammar native Mr. W. Robinson , F.L.S., founder and directing editor of The town , of whioh his grandfather was head master for 40 years. He Garden , and will be fully illustrated. The first number will be studied at the Royal Academy under Manual Garcia , and spent a published on the 12th inbfc. year in Milan under Sebastian Konconi, also receiving instruction from the late J. B. Welsh , prior to his firs t important appearance at the Festival of the Three Choirs in 1884. Ho has since sung afc more T "l*Vi"D'fYD T1 fl TffT ' TffA^Tl' 1 !? The MAGIC M IBBOR con. festivals than any other singer, Lloyd and Stanley alone excepted. 1171Jr UH JL ii SS 1 iwl 1U JCJ. tains invaluable advice ,n an important subject to men contemplating marriage. Information in He is an enthusiastic Freemason, aud is a Past Master of tbe matters you ought to know. Send for it to-tlav, Gratis and Post Free, Kurydico Lodge, aud P.G.O. of Surrey. address, Tan S-UCUBIASI-, 1 ffiUallaa Square. Sheffield. Clonal llliisoitic|nstitutian fgr <§>.i rfa , ijtoplpasmric Instittrficm far §om, ST. JOHN'S HILL , BATTERSEA RISE , S.W. WOOD OrBEEJST, LON DOW, N. INSTITUTED 1788. Grand I'atron:—HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN. Chief Patroness : HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN". President:—II. I{. [J. THE P RINCE of W ALES, K.G., M.W.G .M. Grand Patron and President : A QUARTERLY COURT of the H.R.H. THE PRINCE OF W ALES, K.G., &c, M.W.G.M. GOVERNORS AND SUB- t\. 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' MORECAMBE LODGE, No. 1561. rflUE members held a special meeting in their Lodge Boom, afc the X King's Arms Uotel, Morecambe, on Tuesday evening, the 27ih ult., for the purpose of hearing tho interesting aod popular lecture on Ritual and Symbolism which is now exciting so much interest in the Masonio world. The lecturer waa Bro. James Stevens, a Freemason SATURDAY, 8TII OCTOBER 1892. of some thirty-five years' standing, the author of several useful works on Freemasonry, and an active member of many Metropolitan and Provincial Lodges. His visit to Morecambe was principally due to Bro. W. Duff, the present Secretary of the Morecambe Lodge, who bad had the opportunity of hearing Bro. Stevens address a large NOTICES OF MEETINGS. gathering at Freemasons' Hall, London, in connection with the Evening Star Lodge, No. 1719. The meeting ou Tuesday was well —:o:— attended by the members of the Morecambe Lodge, and the W.M.'s GRAFT. of tho Lancaster Lodges with other brethren were present. Bro. Duff presided , and introduced Bro. Stevens, who received a thoroughly —:o:— hearty Lancashire reception . His eloquent extempore address SHAKESPEARE LODGE. No. 289. abounded with most unexpected aud valuable information, and waa received by his audience with unabated interest from commencement Warwick ou tho 26th nit., this Lod Centenary, AT , ge celebrated its to conclusion. Wo ennuot particularise the points of this really excel. The gathering of brethren was a very largo one, all the Lodges lent explanation of Masonio Symbolism—it must be heard in the county being represented , with the exception of the Rectitude within tho sacred precincts of a tyled chamber, and it should and Unity Lodges. Those present included the following brethren : — be universally heard by all the English Craft. At the conclusion of Bros. Lord Leigh Provincial Grand Muster of Warwickshire, J. T. the lectnro the thanks of tho brethren were expressed and offered Collins D.P.G.M., T. Alter P.G.S., Bowen P.G.J.W., Colonel Cox with acclamation to Bro. Stevens, who had occupied somewhat more P.P.G.T., J. Harris P.G.T . The Shakespeare Lodge was opened at than two hours in his interesting work. Amongst those present were the County Hall, where the Provincial Grand Lodge waa also held. the following .-—Brothers W. Duff P.P.G.Sfc.B., W. Longmire Then the brethren attended Divine service at St. Mary's Church , Past Provincial Assistant Director of Ceremonies, W. Wilson special hymns and psalms being rendered by the choir, who were in S.W., A. Gorton J.W., R. Lee S.D., T. Baxter J.D., G. Gough I.G., attendance. Tbo service was conducted by the Rev. L. Wood, H. Baxter I.P.M., J. L. Gorton P.M., W. Heald P.M., J. Linnaoker assisted by the Rev. T. Rivington P.P.G.C, and Rev. Alan Williams W.M., J. B. Shaw P.M., J. Bennett W.M., Dr. MoGreggor W.M., A. P.G.C. The offertory was ia aid of the Masonic Benevolent and Smith , E. Tamer, J. Ridings, Dr. Watterson, G. Bingham, C. Pupils' Aid Fund. At the conclusion of the service tho brethren Watson, &o. walked in procession to the Shire Hal l, Brother Major Ash acting as Director of Ceremonies. On returning to the Hall, the Lodge was closed, and an adjournment was made to the Court House, where a DRAMATIC LODGE, No. 1609. banquet was held, the Provincial Grand Master presiding. Several complimentary toasts were honoured. CONSECRATED in 1876, this Liverpool Lodge has worthily upheld the best traditions of Freemasonry during its 16 years' existence with respect to its successful and sustained efforts in the LODGE OF SAINT JAMES No. 765. cause of charity, the prestige of its members, and the excellence of , its government and general working. At the present time the rilHE annual installation festival of this Lodge took place ou Tues- Dramatic membership numbers something like 200, largely composed X day last, at the Brid ge House Hotel, London Bridge, when a of representatives of tbo dramatic, musical, literary, and medical largo number of the members and visitors assembled nnder the professions ; and its generous support of all the Masonio Charities, presidency of Bro. Alfred Tilling W.M., to witness the interesting especial ly the West Lancashire Educational Institution, has placed ceremony. Bro. David Samuels, having been elected at the last it in the front rank of the younger Lod ges in the Province which meeting-, was presented to the Board of Installed Masters and duly is so well governed by Bro. the Right Hon. the Earl of Lathom Pro placed in the chair of K.S. according to ancient custom, the ceremony Grand Master England Prov. Grand Master West Lancashire. The being performed in a highly efficient manner by the Worshipful annual installation meeting of the members of the Dramatic is Maater. The following Officers were appointed to serve during the always an event of much interest, and that which took place on the ensuing twelve months .- —Bros. Alfred Tilling I.P.M., T. Prior S.W., 27th ult. was in every sense eminently successful . The chair of II. Roberts J.W., H. W. Mitten P.M. Treasurer, Richard Tilling P.M, honour at the commencement of the long day's proceedings was Secretary, W. J. Stnhlsehmidt S.D., J. Mills J.D., H. King I.G., taken by Bro. J. U. Light W.M., who was supported by a full W. H. Tilling P.M. Dir. of Cers., W. Blyth Steward , aud A. G.Young attendance of Officers. Affc'r the transaction of the usual routine Tyler. Tho Treasurer propssed that a snm of twenty guineas be business, Bro. Light W .M. proceeded to instal Bro. Andrew Mem aa voted from tho Lodge funds for the purpose of purchasing a suitable the Worshipful Master of the Lodgo for the ensuing year, after testimonial for presentation to Bro. Bichard Tilling-, who has fulfilled fulfilling several offices with discretion , diligence, and success. Hie dnties of Secretary for so long a time. There being no other Valuable assistance iu the ceremonies was given by Bro. H. Round business before the Lodge, the brethren adjourned to tho banquet P.M., to whom and to the retiring Master tbe heartiest thanks of lhe room, where an excellent repast was served by Bro. James Pearce. brethren were given at the close of the proceedings. The following Among those present in addition to the above were Bros. Harris wero the Officers subsequently invested :—Bros. H. Round sen. P.M. P.M., Johnson P.M., E. J. Jones, Costello, aud Alfred II. Cooper, and Dir. of Cers., J. H. Light I.P.M., A. E. Workman S.W., Eaton Batty an admirable selection of music was given by Bros. Herbert J.W., William Savage P.M. Treasurer, H. Heard Secretary, Schartau , Edward Dalzell, James Brand, William Bradford and Rev. T. B. Hardern Chaplain, George D. Clarence Senior Deacon, Arthur Weston. Harris Fineberg J.D., H. F. Neale I.G., G. P. Carr S.S., E. Baxter J.S., J. A. Malone A.S., T. W. Armstrong O.S., H. Round jun. Organist, R. Mountfield Deputy Organist, aud W. H. Ball Tyler. UNITY LODGE. No. 1332 After the installation a snm of ten guineas was voted in aid of the rj lHE installation meeting wns bold at the Masonic Hall, Crediton, W.L.M.E. Institution , and for the assistance of the daughter of a X on Thursday, the 29th tilt., the W.M. (Bro. Wm. Hector) pre- deceased brother of 1609. The W.M. in tho name of fche members of siding. Tho W.M. elect (Bro. Jas. F. Railing) was installed by the Lodgo presented aud invested Bro. Light I.P.M. with a valuable Bro. Thomas J. Railing P.M. ancl Secretary 51 P.G.A.D.C. England , P.M.'s jewel, which was suitably acknowledged. In tho conrse of Provincial Grand Secretary Essex*, in a very impressive manner. tho proceedings, letters aud telegrams of apology for non-attendance Besides the members of tbe Lod ge a number of brethren from Exeter were read from Bros. J. de Bala A
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