BRO. LAMONBY'S NOTICE OF MOTION. the other hand, if it was not in order, it would not, in ordinary circum- stances, have been allowed to appear among the agenda. But in this We do not see how at the Quarterly Communication of Grand Lodge on particular case it has been pointed out that the notice of motion was handed the 6th instant Bro. the Earl of M OUNT EDGCUMBE , D.G.M., Acting- Grand in to the Board of Masters at the last moment, when there was no time to Master, could have adopted any other ruling than he did in respect of Bro. consider whether the motion was a proper one or not. There appears to be no doubt upon this point, and, as it is a reasonable plea in \V. F. LAMONBY 'S notice of motion. That notice was, in brief , to the effect extenuation of an admitted oversight, we see no reason why it should not that the District Grand Secretaries of certain dissolved District Grand be accepted. The Board of Masters say—Bro. LAMONBY 'S notice of Lodges should forward to our Grand Secretary, for retention among the motion should not have been included in the agenda, but it was laid before archives of Grand Lodge, " all books, returns, and documents relating to us at the last moment, when it was impossible to decide whether it was a registrations " formerl y belonging to such dissolved District Grand Lodges. proper motion or not to bc submitted to Grand Lodge. Since our meeting On this motion being submitted , the Grand Registrar immediately rose to we have come to the conclusion—informall y, of course—that the motion order, and pointed out briefly, but clearly and unmistakabl ought not to be submitted. We therefore declare it , by thc mouth of the y, that it was Grand Registrar, to be out of order, and invite the Grand Master in the not competent for Grand Lodge to entertain such a motion. His first reason chair to rule in accordance with this declaration. We fail to see how any for this proposition was that it was not District Grand Secretaries, but reasonable brother can object to this plea or to its adoption the other even- District Grand Masters to whom our Book of Constitutions referred speci- ing by thc Acting Grand Master and its endorsement by Grand Lodge. fically as being responsible for the returns mentioned in Article in., and Finall y, it has not been shown that thc Returns which Bro. LAMONBY pro- that being so, that Grand Lodge would make itself ridiculous if it called posed to ask for were not made in due course ; but, even if they were not so made, it is too late to apply for them now that the said District upon the former to do that which they were not legally competent to do. Grand Lodges have ceased to exist. His second , and principal, reason was that , as the said District Grand Lodges had been dissolved , Grand Lodge no longer had jurisdiction in this or any other matter. True, Grand Lodge might call for these re- ANCIENT FREEMASONRY IN MADRAS. turns, just as Glendowcr was able to " call spirits from the vasty deep," but the point to be considere d here is whether the returns, any more The Indian Maso nic Review for August, 1893, contains an article on than the spirits, would come when it did call for them. It " Athol Masonry in Madras," from which I extract the following, with the is approaching perilously near to the region of metaphysical discussion form of warrant referred to : when we hear of a brother proposing with all due solemnity that " Lodge Perfect Unanimity, No. 150 , is the lineal descendant of the old Grand Lodge shall elicit something out of nothing. It is, at all Athol Lodge, No. 152 , which was established in Madras in the year 1768. events, in direct contravention of the old Latin adage—Ex nihilo . This old lodge, thev mother lodge of the district, exercised the nih il ft—and we may, therefore, safely uphold the Grand function^ oi a Provincial Grand Lodge, and granted warrants for the foun- Registrar when he lays it down absolutely that it would be useless for our dation of other lodges long before thc existence of our present District Grand Lodge to ask for something it cannot obtain from bodies which no Grand Lodge. Wc give here, as a matter of interest to our readers, the longer exist. Our worthy Bro. R ICHARD EVE , P.G. Treas., does not appear form of warrant which was used in establishing new lodges on the Coast. to have realised thc full force of Bro. PHILBRICK 'S advice and suggested Two lodges, at least, at St. Thomas' Mount and Vizagapatam , and, perhaps that thc motion would be in order if the words " District Grand Masters " more, were warranted in this way." : were substituted for " District Grand Secretaries." We are unable to " Form of warrant granted to the subordinate lodges on the Coast of admit the merit of this suggestion. Is it Bro. EVE 'S opinion that these Coromandel. . . District Grand Lodges will be less entirely dissolved than they have been "To all whom it may concern , we, the Provincial Committee of the if app lication is made for these Returns to brethren who are officiall y as Most Ancient and Honourable Fraternity of Free and Accepted Masons, non-existent as those they appointed , when in office , to be their District according to thc Old Institutions granted by His Royal Highness Prince Grand Secretaries ? Or is it his firm and unqualified belief that a District Edwin at York Anno Domini nine hundred twenty and six, and in the year Grand Master retains a certain amount of official vitality of Masonry four thousand nine hundred twenty and six , in ample form long after the assembled , by virtue of the power and authority vested in us by a commission dissolution of his District Grand Lodge? Even if this were so, it will not bearing date the twenty third day of March one thousand seven hundred help us much. Our Grand Lodge will be able to address itself to the and seventy eight , and Masonry five thousand seven hundred and District Grand Master, who, according to this theory, is to be found ex- seventy eight, from the most Noble Prince, John the Third istent somewhere in one of the recesses of Bro. EVE 'S most fertile brain ; Duke, Marquis and Earl of Atholl , Marquis and Earl of Tullibardine, but how will this wonderful District Grand Master, any more than our Earl of Strathtay and Strathardle, Viscount of Balquider , Glenalmond , own and Glenlyon Lord Murray Belveny and Gask, Heiitable Captain and Grand Lodge by direct lication , app , be able to obtain returns from a body Constable of the castle and Constabulary of Kenclevin , Hereditary Keeper which everyone allows is non-existent? Moreover, though by Article of thc Palace of Falkland , and Rt. Wor. Grand Master of the Most Ancient 8(i of the Book of Constitutions " in the event of the death, resigna- and Honourable Fraternity of Free and Accepted Masons in that part of tion , removal, or suspension of a District Grand Master, the District Great Britain called England , and Masonical jurisdiction therewith belong- Grand Lodge shall coniinue to exercise its functions," it is nowhere ing. The Rt. Wor. William Dickey, Esq., Deputy Grand Master; the enacted in the said Book—it would be impossible indeed to make Rt. Wor. Robert Davy, Esq., Senr. Grand Warden ; and the Rt. Wor. George Stewart, Esq., Junr. Grand Warden. VVe do hereby authorize and any such enactment—that when a District Grand Lodge has under- empower our trusty and beloved Brethren the Wor. A.B., oneof our Master gone the pangs of dissolution—the District Grand Master remains and Masons, the W. 'CD., his Senior W., the W. E.F., his Junior W., To >s competent to perform his functions. On the contrary, Article 81 provides form and hold a lodge of Free and Accepted Masons aforesaid at , that '_' a Provincial or District Grand Lodge consists of the Provincial or upon the Coast of Coromandel , in the East Indies, on the _ day District Grand Master, the Present and Past Provincial or District Grand of , and on all seasonable times and lawful occasions, and Officers ," &c, &c , etc. Thus when the District Grand Lodge is dissolved in the said lodge.(when dul y congregated) to admit and make Freemasons the District Grand Master, as a constituent part thereof , must be dissolved according to the Most Ancient and Honourable Custom of the Royal Craft Unwise. Therefore , though we have been at considerable pains in pro- in all ages and nations throughout the known world. And we do hereby viding a variety of pleas in extenuation of Bro. EVE 'S thesis, we have no further authorize and empower our trusty and well-beloved Brethren , A.B. alternative but to revert to the original proposition which the Grand and CD., with the consent of the members of their lodge to nominate, Registrar submitted to Grand Lodge the other evening with all his usual choose, and install their successors, to whom they shall deliver this dispen- perspecuity—it is no good requesting a dissolved body to do anything, sation, and invest them with their powers and dignities as Free and ^¦ipable as our Grand Secretary is, he must in the nature of things ex- Accepted Masons, and such successors shall in like manner choose and in- perience enormous difficulty in addressing an official letter to " nothing," stall their successors, kc., such installations to be upon or near every St. and even if he succeeded in carrying out his part in the programme, our John 's Day during the continuance of this lodge, providing the abovenamed Postal authorities would experience equally serious difficulty in conveying Brethren , and all their Successors, always pay due respect to this Rt. Wor. "le letter to " nowhere " ; nor has it yet succeeded in establishing postal Provincia l Committee or Lodge, otherwise this dispensation to be of no communication with Hades, where, as the place of happy departed spiiits, force or virtue. Th is dispensatio n is to hold and continue in full force for "ir dissolved District Grand Lodges may be supposed to dwell. twelve calendar months. Uiven unaer our nanas ana tne seal 01 our As for the other princi pal contention of Bro. EVE 'S, that the notice of Provincial Grand Committee in Madras this day of iri the "otion was in order because the Board of Masters had allowed seven hundered and seventy nine and in e it to year of our Lord one thousand , ,nc 'uded in the agenda, we do not attach to it any importance. Let us five thousand seven hundred and seventy nine. ssume the year of Masonry for wethe sake of argument that, on this ground , it was in order : the OHN SYKES, President. lave "J I^11'''65 ' already enumerated as arising out of the non-existence B ASIL M ONTEITH , ) . • of I'the persons Mem0ers>M,„.her .. to whom application was to be made would still remain. On BENJAMIN GOURD , l The foregoing being altogether new to me, induced me to communicate cause more or less trouble is continually arising among their constituents with Bro. Sadler on the subject , who, with his usual courtesy, at once sup- causing ill-feeling, jealousies , and unkindness between them , extending plied me with the following extract lrom the " Transactions of the Athol sometimes to personalities among the members. ° Grand Lodge," under date 4th March , 177 8: The source of such dissensions may be traced almost invariabl y to that " Brother Monteith P.M. of No. 152 at Madrass in the East Indies innate selfishness which in the individual we are striving to overcome hut represented to the Grand Lodge the great disadvantage the Ancient Craft which is allowed full scope in the lodge, and where no one in particular is in that part of the World lay under for want of a proper person to responsible. undertake thc business of a Provincial Grand Master to act according!)', Lodges in this jurisdiction are more and more becoming acquainted he observed that many bodies of Masons that were Inclined to belong to the each with the other, and by means of occasional visitations and the niing-. Ancient Craft, were induced to receive authority from a Provincial Grand ling together in schools of instruction the officers and members are becom- Lodge of Moderns, Therefore humbly requested that the Grand Lodge ing more social. They can visit and work with and for each other. Eat 'd take the same into consideration. U pon which the Grand Lod wou 1 ge drink, and be merry together, but let one of them unintentionally and unanimously Resolved & ordered that the Grand Secretary do forwith (sic) ignorantly, by the least fraction , invade the territorial jurisdiction of another make out a proper warrant impowering Bror. Monteith &: two other persons and how quick is the " old Adam " in their natures around. Their pockets (which Bror . Monteith shou 'd appoint Members of Lodge 152) to act & are touched , and , it may be, their dignity. The early lessons taught them transact all manner of business appertaining to a Provincial Grand Master, as Masons are forgotten , and too often a spirit is manifested quite the untill a proper person cou'd be found take upon himself that Office." opposite from that of brotherly love.—Freemasons ' Repository. This shows conclusivel y that the " Ancient " Grand Lodge practically constituted a Provincial Grand Lodge for Madras , by delegating the autho- rity and privileges of a Provincial Grand Master to a Committee , Bro. RIGHT OF OBJECTION. Monteith , the applicant, being one of such Committee speciall y named in the document itself. An equitable use of the ballot will go far to ensure the successfu l admi- We must await further information , if any is forthcoming, as to the con- nistration of Freemasonry. On the one hand , it will bar out un worth) stitution of other lodges in Madras, in addition to the two mentioned at St. applicants for the Degrees ; and , on the other hand , it will approve, not Thomas's Mount and Vizagapatam respectively. It may, however, be infrequently, the admission of candidates when the personal feeling might safely asserted that neither of them were returned to the Grand Lodge, inas- not be cordial in their support. It is well understood that Masonic law and much as no entry or reference to them of any kind appears in the Grand usage impose no small responsibility upon an individual member, and that Lodge registers. the " one man power " in this country is recognised to the utmost extent. It may not be undesirable to note that Lodge 152 was only warranted , This is well ; we would not have it otherwise as regards the first admission as " No. 1 Provincial, Fort St. George," on 5th January, 1768 , less than three of those on the outside to the rights and privileges of Freemasonry. They months prior to the date of the " Commission." A " Modern " Lodge— must all pass the test of the secret ballot, and we have no desire for any No. 389—appears to have been constituted at Fort St. George in 1767, change in the provisions of the ballot as thus applied. , All credit to the although not in our lists until 1770. brother of resolute purpose, who for princi ple and right bars the, way of The " Ancients, however, issued a warrant for a Provincial Grand approach in the case of an applicant believed to be unworthy. An adverse Lodge at Fort St. George, No. 218, on 5th September , 1781 , and it may be ballot in such an instance, even if cast solitary nnd alone, may constitute interred that the authority vested in the Committee on 23rd March , 1778 , the best service that can be rendered the lodge and the institution. It must was thereby superseded. Whether there was an)' need for this " Ancient " be respected. It should not be made the cause of re proach to an objecting Provincial warrant is extremely doubtful , inasmuch as No. 152 had ceased brother. Only when such a ballot expresses personal prejudice and the to belong to that organisation for several years, the members having gone motive of an obstructionist , does it become an act open to just criticism— over to the " Moderns " in 1786 , and were reconstituted as a new lodge on seemingly reflecting upon the character of the institution and the good 7th October, 1787, being No. 1, Coast of Coromandel (now No. 150). Five faith of Masons. Seldom , indeed , is there any cause of complaint in the other lodges on that Coast were warranted about the same period , 17 86-87, application of thc secret ballot lo those who stand outside of the institution, namely, No. 2, at Arcot , Nos. 3 and 6 at St. Thomas's Mount , and Nos. 4 In our opinion , however, the " one man power " is more liable to abuse at Trichinopol all under the " Modern " or premier Grand Lod in the different stages of Masonic advancement. It is after a man has been and 5, y, , ge. is JNO. LANE. initiated-—after he has gained a footing among Craftsmen-^-that there at Torquay, September Sth. least the appearance of hardshi p in subjecting him to the rigid provisions of the secret ballot, again and again repeated. The law and'usage generally recognised provides that a sing le objection is sufficient to stop the brother THE TEA CHINGS OF SYMBOLISM. anywhere along the way of advancement. Is this qui'e fair? Does it accord with all the equities involved ? Some years ago we knew of a case Any member of the Craft who desires to understand the true significa- where a brother, because of a single objector, was. held back for several tion of Masonic signs, symbols, forms, and ceremonies, the knowledge is years from receiving the Second and Third Degrees, only gaining them at within his reach ; while it is true it will not come to him unsought , yet if he last when the Grand Master of Masons in that jurisdiction stepped in , ani asks he will receive, if he seeks he will find , and if he knocks it will be exercised the prerogative of his office in conferring the Degrees. In such a opened unto him. If a brother, of his own free will and accord , desires to case—in all similar instances—something more than a single objection , in remain in ignorance of Masonic teachings and requirements, no actions of our opinion , ought to be required to hold back a brother from advancement. Grand or subordinate lodge, or diffusion of Masonic li ght by the Worshi pful And thc principle is much the same when we consider the chapter, com- Master, will , avail, as far as he is concerned , so long as he persists in re- mandery, and the other so-called " higher " bodies , in their relation to maining in his benighted condition. Freemasonry. It seems that a member of a lodge should be regarded some- One of the most essential and best among the many lessons to be drawn what differentl y from a " profane." If the law does not differentiate in its from the symbols of Masonry may be found in the teachings of the requirements for the first ballot and those that succeed—if asingle objection " trowel," an instrument to be used by Freemasons to spread the cement of has the same force all along the line—we still maintain that there should be brotherly love and affection ; that cement which , when properly used , will unite a stronger cause to justif y the adverse ballot or objection in the case of all into one sacred band or society of friends and brothers, among whom no advancement. There is some difference we think between an applicant lor contention should ever exist, save that noble contention , or rather emula- Degrees in the lodge and an applicant for preferment by a brother Mason. tion , of who can best work and best agree. The sentiment , " A band of Surely the last named is entitled to something more of generous considera- brothers among whom no contention Ishould ever exist," has been so often tion.—Freemasons ' Repository. reiterated, and so firmly impressed upon our minds, that we have come to accept it as a truism , an undisputed fact. It is beautifu l as a theory, and should be a fact undoubted [and un- NECESSARY Q UALIFICATIONS. questioned. It constitutes the Fraternity of Masonry, and upon it more A Mason who would command the respect of his brethren , and wh" than anything else depends the usefulness and stability of the Institution. would bring no discredit upon the Fraternity, must have strongly developed The Masonic use of the trowel has been taught every member of our characteristics of manliness. With these he can everywhere find recognition Fraternity, and its application has been impressed upon their minds by the as one worthy of the friendshi p and confidence of the people, and without most solemn ceremonies. There are, we know, exceptions to all rules, these elements in his character he will not be considered as a worthy and, unfortunatel y, unworthy members may be found in every society, associate of those who strive to represent the Masonic standard of life- " black sheep in every Hock ." Yet we are convinced that among the Fra- According to the older law, he'should be physically perfect in so far as lo ternity, as a whole, this idea is something more than an idle sentiment. It conform to the ancient physical ideal of perfection , but it is now required is a recognised fact , and made, to a greater or less extent , the rule of life. that he should have more than this side of his being developed ; he must There is a tie which binds Freemasons most closely together. That tie is be a well-balanced man , mentally endowed as well as physically perfect , composed of brotherly love and affection. While individual members are and so morally developed as to understand his relations with his fellows, as the years roll around ,e cultivating this sentiment , and, , are more thoroughly and he must also be so spirituall y quickened as to exhibit in bis ; life tl applying the trowel and exemplif ying the results of its. use in daily life. influence of a religious spirit and a personal conception of his obligations w Yet we regret that too often when organised as a lodge, which is but an the Supreme Architect of the Universe. As a well-balanced man , ppssess- integral portion , an individual branch of the one universal family, this ing these four traits of character, he is a fair representative of the harmony cement is sometimes laid aside, and the use of the trowel, as between them- of being, and entitled to the favourable consideration of those who love t° selves and their neighbours, to a large extent forgotten. Mankind is by look upon the perfect man. The physically perfect ideal of the old masters nat ure selfish. In the early ages of all the world's history, when the is an impossibility. No man is physically perfect. In some way or other animal nature was in preponderance , following the natural law of evolution nature will have tired in her labours, and there will remain a want of "c" —" the survival of the fittest "—it was the strong against the weak. But velopment in some part or organ or in some muscle or nerve, or in some ° with the advancement of civilisation and the cultivation of the the various and numerous members which make up the whole of physic-1 intellect , the moral nature of the man came to the front. life, which will prevent him reaching the physical perfection which the "' The common brotherhood of man and his equality became more masters deemed desirable. It is no longer an unalterable rule and lalUJ* and more recognised and acted upon. To disseminate this truth and make mark that perfect development of thc physical man be considered absolute') it practical in everyday life has been the chief mission of Masonry. Uniting essential to membership in the Order. If one be so far physically Per .. as it does men of every country, sect, and opinion , it founds every regula- as to be able to conform to the ceremonial requirements , he is considered tion upon the one idea of Brotherly Love, and everywhere inculcates the come fairl y up to the standard of excellence required. But mental c Cha pters of and the 2nd Section of the Lecture worked by Bro. R. H. from Bro. J. E. R. TAGART, Org. Williams, the questions being put by Bro. Hillier. The The evening was broug ht to a pleasant close by the J nstructfon. lodge was resumed to the First Degree. Bro. Turner was singing of " God Save the Queen " and then " Auld ROBERT BURNS LODGE (No. 25).—A meeting was elected W.M. for the next meeting, and the lodge was Lang Syne." . beld on Tuesday, 12th inst., at the "Frascati," 30, Oxford- closed. Music was furnished by the Corley String Band , slreet, W., when there were present Bros. E. Styles, CREATON LODGE (No. 1791).—A meeting was held and the speeches were interspersed by songs and reci- W.M.; A. Becker, S.W.; H. Matthews, J.W.; E. C. on Thursday, the 7th inst., at the Wheatsheaf Hotel, tations from many of the brethren. Mulvey, P.M., Preceptorj J. Blundell , P.M., Treas.; Goldhawk-road, Shepherd's Bush, W.„ when there were On the second day the M.W.G.M. laid the founda- F. , W.M. ; C. C. Barber, S.W. ; J. Bonham , P.M., Sec. ; H. Sillis, S.D. ; F. Klein , present Bros. T. Jobson tion-stone of a new Presbyterian Church. J.D. ; F. Hewson, I.G. ; E. I. Gittins, P.M. : W. I. T. Kington , J.W. ; J. Davies, P.M., Preceptor ; F. -Grand rorrester, F. Haswell, and W. C. Berry. Bro. Edwin Craggs, P.M., Sec. (pro ten,.) ; L. F. Lundy, S.D. ; J. Lodge was opened in the Masonic Hall at 3 p.m., with Styles, P.M. 704, was a visitor. P. Pickett, J.D. ; R. II. Catling, I.G. ; G. E. Higginson, the following Grand Officers : Bros. Sibree Clarke, The lodge was opened in due form, and the minutes of W.M. 1791 ; C. J. Jacobs, G. 11. Milford , R. N. Larter, M.W.G.M. ; R. B. McMicking, D.G.M. ; L. Johnston, j the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The and R. H. Williams, P.M., &c. S.G.W.; Marcus Wolfe, P.G.M., J.G.W. ; W. H. ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Uro. Forrester being The lodge was duly opened , and the minutes of the Sandon Perkins, as G. Treas.; W. J. Quintan , G 1 the candidate. The lodge was opened in the Second previou- meeting were read and confirmed. The lodge Sec. ; John Brown, as S.G.D.; Frame, as J.G.D. ; Degree. Bro. Williams offered J. [ Degree, Bro. Haswell ansivered the questions leading to was opened in the Second J. W. Coburn, G.D. of C.; and M. Bate, as G. Tyler. tbe Third Decree, and was entrusted. The lodge was himself as a candidate for raising, and, having been duly A opened was entrusted. The lodge was opened in the procession was then formed in the usual order, and in the Third Degree, and the ceremony of raising examined, the brethren proceeded to the site of was rehearsed, Bro. Haswell being the candidate. The Third Degree, and the ceremony rehearsed. The ist Sec- the new edifice, , lodge was resumed in the First Degree. Bro. Styles was tion of the Lecture was worked by the Preceptor , assisted where a large platform had been erected for their unanimousl y elected a joining member, and was accorded a by the brethren. The lodge was closed in the Third and accommodation. warty vote of thanks tor the able and efficient manner in Second Degrees. Bro. Barber was elected W.M. for After the singing of a hymn by the choir, the cere- i *Wch he fulfilled the duties of W.M. for the first time in the next meeting. The lodge was then closed. mony was proceeded with , and the stone laid. Tho this lodge. The S.W. was unanimously elected W.M. for M.W.G.M. was presented with a very handsome silver tbe ensuing week, and appointed his oflicers in rotation. trowel by the congregation of the ch u rch. "II Masonic business being ended, the lodge was closed. Zbe (Craft abroad Addresses were delivered by the M.W.G.M. ; Bro. CAMDEN LODGE (No. 704).—A meeting of this lodge Rev. D. A. McRae. the pastor ; Bro. Rev. E. G. *as held on Friday, the Sth inst., at the Earl Russell, 2, MASONIC CEREMONIES IN BRITISH COLUMBIA. McLaren , G. Chaplain ; Bro. Rev. G. E. Good, Rev. jancras-road, N.W., when there were present Bros. J. B. Good, Rev. Young, and others. %les J. , P.M., W.M. ; Becker, S.W. ; Dixon, J.W. ; It is not often that the Craft in the cities of the At the conclusion of the ceremony, the procession Mulvey, P.M., Preceptor j Taylor, S.D. j Ward, J.D.j far West have two days of Masonic celebration together, ; Ruther ford returned to the Masonic Hall, where the Grand Lodgo , I.G. j and G. Smith. but such was the case on July 17th and 18th last, in the was closed. lhe lodee was opened in due form , and the minutes of City of Nanaimo. On the first-mentioned day, the '« last In the evening the M.W.G.M. paid an official visit to meeting were read and conli rmed. The lodge was M.W.G.M., assisted by other ollieers of the Grand opened in the Second Degree, Bro. Smith answered thc Ashlar Lodge, and witnessed the conferring of the questions, and was entrusted. The lodge was opened in Lodge of British Columbia constituted Doric Lodge, Sublime Degree of a M.M., and expressed himself de- 'j* I hird Degree, and the ceremony of raising rehearsed, No. 18, and installed the following officers : Bros. W. li ghted at the accuracy with which the work was done. • J™ 0. Ward acting as candidate. 1 he lodge was closed in H. Sandow Perkins, W.M.; Fred. McBai n Young, At the close of the lodge a banquet was tendered the 1 'J16 Third Degree. Bro. Mulvey, P.M., worked the 1st S.W. ; Robert Scott, J.W. ; Rev. D. A. McRae, Chap.; Grand Lodge and visitors b cl on y Ashlar Lodge, the W.M., 1 . ?k ' of the Second Lecture, assisted by the brethren. M. R. Counter, Treas. ; J. H. Pleace, Sec ; James Bro. Coburn , occupying the chair. "ie lodge was resumed to the 1' irst Degree. Ihe W.M. Crosson, D. of C.; Wm. H. Morton , S.D.; ' F. rose for A few impromptu speeches were made, and a pleasant the (jrst and second t jmeS) and )3ro, Becker, S.W., Meakin , J.D. ; Dr. Smith Davis and T. Wylie, Stwds.; as el?cted day brought to a close at about midnight. ,h W.M. for the ensuing week. The W.M. rose for Alex. Anderson , I.G.; and J. Paulson, Tyler. , , "" rd time, and all Masonic business being ended, the The Grand Mastcr left for Victoria the next morn - Hie was closed. After the installation ceremonies, which were per- ing, after what had been a very enjoyable time for all formed in a most impressive manner, the W.M., on the Masons of Nanaimo. HIGH CROSS LODGE (No. 754).—The usual weekly necting i, u behalf of the brethren , presented to Bro. Craig, P.D. was e on Thursday, the 7th inst.. at the Coach D.G.M., who had occupied the East during the time w Horses, High-road, Tottenham , when there were pre- n : the lod ge had been under dispensation, with a hand- MELBOURNE. ?. Pros. A. Reeves, W.M.j IL Wilkinson, S.W. j •j, Uw,S)jiW. Binnic, P.M., Preceptor ; Garrod, P.M., some gold watch and chain , suitabl y engraved , as ColIingWOOd Chapter (No. 13). —The com- ir, H- Stocker, Sec; Baitrop, S.D. ; Leghorn , a mark of the esteem in which he was held by the panions of this chapter assembled on Thursday, the 29th 1 ' Craft Nanaimo appreciation , at the Freemasons' Hall, i^* !, • Ruthven , I.G. j Dexter, J. L. DrLcoll, Court- in , and as a token of their June to celebrate the installation _ 8 *°' ,,f ncs. Stephens, Everdell . P.M.J Parsons, P.M.j of his valuable services. After short speeches fro m many of the three Princi pals elect, viz., Comps. S. G. B. Fox, S> "lower, Reynolds, and Graham of the distinguished brethren present, among whom we Z.j G. Bishop, H.j and T. Lee, J. The Installing Principal ; u,,., '°dge was opened in due form, and the minutes of noticed Bros. Sibree Clarke, M.D., G.M. ; Wolfe, having pertormeo the ceremonies, the following officers ; o(i ?• weeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony P.G.M.; ge Eli Harrison P.G. Sec, were invested : Comps. C. Fox, Scribe N. j H. Weedon, 0 Jud , P.J.G.W., Scribe E.j P. Cohen, P.Z., Treas. ; date fi " was rehearsed, Hro. Courtman acting as candi- Grand Representative of Grand Lodge of England ; J. A. Clark , ; Dexter gave the charge. The questions leading Principal Sojourner; A. Kemp, ist A.S. ; A. Phili , to (j, J°- ree Bate, P.D.D.G.M.; Craig, P.D.D.G.M.; S. B. Pear- ps j. 0n cS wcre answered by the brethren 2nd A.S.; and J. Paul, Janitor. At the conclusion of the Henerall -^le '^ son, P.D.D.G.M.; H. A. Dillon , P.M.; M. Brown , ' and r ^' '°dKc was opened in the Second Degree, J. addresses a handsome Past Principal's jewel was presented- me<1 to the First Degree. The W.M. rose for the P.M. ; J. Frame, P.M. ; A. Lindsay, P.M.; C. C. to the retiring Z , Comp. A. L. Perfect, first an,i to commemorate I d second times, and Bio. F. Ruthven was elected McKenzie, P.M.; and others, his exertions. FIRE OFFICE. DUTCH BULBS. GRF.AT UNRESERVED SALES. /-vREAT NORTHERN PHCENIX EVERY DAY. 5000 LOTS SOLD WEEKLY. RAILWAY. 19, LOMBARD ST., & 57, CHARING CROSS, LONDON.—Established 1782. MESSRS.PROTHEROE&MORRIS HOLIDAY TRIPS FROM LoVEs-r Current Rates 1 Assured free of all Liability WILL SELL BY AUCTION, LONDON. Liberaland Prompt Settlements | Electric Lighting Rules supplied At their CENTRAL SALE R OOMS , G7 and CS, Cheapside, W. C. MACDONALD , I Joint London, E.C., Every Day, at 12 o'clock , large consignments To SKEGNESS, September i5 and iS, from Moor- gate a.m.; Aldersgate, F. B. MACDONALD, j Secretaries. of First-Class HYACINTHS, TULIPS, CROCUS, NAR. , 6.37 6.39; Farringdon, 6.4, 7 CISSUS, and other Bulbs from Holland, received direct ; King's Cross (G.N.), 7.0; Holloway; 7.0; Finsbury Park also Roman Hyacinths and other French Bulbs. Commis- 7.5. Passengers by the Saturday trains may also return on ACCIDENT INSURANCE COM- sions executed. Lots packed and forwarded to all parts of the the Monday or Tuesday following, at slightly higher fares. PANY, LIMITED. Kingdom. Sixpence remitted in stamps to the Auctioneers To ST. ALBANS, WHEATHAMPSTEAD, and HA R! 10. ST. SWITHIN'S LANE, LONDON, E.C. will ensure a supply of catalogues for 12 consecutive sales. PENDEN, September 16 and 23, from Moorgate, 2.15 - N.B.—Sales of Plants in Pots every Monday and Aldersgate, 2.17; Farringdon, 2.19 ; King's Cross ' General Accidents. 1 Personal Injuries. (G.N.)' Railway. Accidents. I Deaths by Accident. Thursday ; Orchids every Friday. 2.40 ; Finsbury Park, 2.45. ' Prospectuses and every information forwarded Post PRICE TEN SHILLINGS. To MANCHESTER (Races), Friday midnight, Sept. 22, Free on application to the MANAGER . for Three Days, from King's Cross (G.N.), and Finsbury Park, returning Sept. 25th, at 6 p.m. Return fare, third class 10s. FIRST PRIZE MEDALS. THOMAS DUNCKERLEY, , Adelaide Jubilee Exhibition, 1887 ; Sydney Cen- HIS LIFE, LABOURS, AND LETTERS, For further particulars, see bills to be obtained at tenary Exhibition, 188S. Company's Stations, and Town Parcels Receiving Offices ; INCLUDING SOME of SWAN & LEACH , 3, Charing Cross, and 32, Piccadilly MASONS' CERTIFICATES , &c, MASONIC AND NAVAL MEMORIALS OF THE Circus; at the Army and Navy Stores, 105, Victoria-street, ILLIAM HITELEY I STH CENTURY. S.W.; and of W W , 151, Queen's-road, FRAMED TO ANY DESIGN. Bayswater. H. MORELL , BY HENRY SADLER, HENRY OAKLEY, General Manager. King's Cross, September, 1S93. 17 & 18, GREAT ST. ANDREW ST., BLOOMSBURY, AUTHOR oi-" "M ASONIC FACTS AND FICTIONS ." LONDON, W.C. With a Preface by Price Sixpence nett. Manufacturer and Importer of all kinds of Pic r. e Frame and Decorative Mouldings (Two Million feet always in stock). Every W ILLIAM HARRY RYLANDS, Esq., F.S.A. SERVICE for the M.M. DEGREE. requisite for the Trade and Exportation. Illustrated Book of Words by HUGH A. AUCHINLECK , P.M., P.G. Rose Patterns, 8j pages 4to demy, revised for 1891, post free for three Extracts, &c Croix. Music by GEO. FRED . H ORAN , M.M.M. oennv ktamon. This Work contains numerous Letters, , relating to Masonry in BRISTOL, DORSETSHIRE , ESSEX, London : GEORGE K ENNING , 16 & 16a, Gt. Queen-st.,W.C. TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS—R ABBITRY, LONDON . GLOUCESTERSHIRE ,'H AMI> SHIRK , H EREFORDSHIRE , THE I SLE OI-' W IGHT, SOMERSET , and W ILTSHIRE, of which Now ready, price 2s. 6d„ Counties D UNCKERLEY was Prov. Grand Masterj also EADE'S GOUT & RHEUMATIC Portraits, reproduced by the autotype process, from rare OTES ON THE CEREMONY PILLS. mezzotint engravings in the British Museum , of:— N OF INSTALLATION , by H. SADLER , P.M..P.Z., Author of " Masonic Facts and Fictions," with a Masonic SUFFERED AGONY FOR YEARS. His Majesty King George II. of England j Dunckerley 's 30 reputed father. Biography, Portrait, and Autograph of SIR A LBERT W. ' WOODS, C.B., Garter King of Arms, Past Grand Warden EADE'S PILLS. • 30, Randall-street, H.R.H. Frederick Lewis, Prince of Wales, son of the of England and Grand Director of Ceremonies. Bridge-road above j the First of the Royal Family who was made a , GEORGE K ENNING , 16, Great Queen-st., London, W.C. EADE'S PILLS. Battersea, S.W. Freemason. January 27th , 1892 . Thomas Dunckerley, in M asonic regalia, with facsimile of EADE'S PILLS. Dear Sir,—I feel it my duty to write his Autograph, Book-plate, Seal, &c FOR SALE.—Pair of Large PHOTO- GRAPHS of the Installation of H.R.H. THE DUKB and give you great praise for introducing pages, octavo, handsomely bound in cloth, gilt such a valuable medicine as your Gout Pills. 340 Demy , OK CONNAUGHT as Provincial Grand Master of Sussex, bevelled boards, red edges. June 22nd, iSSS. by the M.W.G.M., H.R.H. THE PRINCE HAVING SUFFERED UNTOLD AGONY FOR THIRTY OF WALES ; in very handsome gilt frames; taken in the YEARS , London: G EORGE K ENNING , 16& i6.\ Gt. Queen-st., W.C. Dome and Pavilion at Brighton. Sizes 5ft. 4in. by 3ft. 7m. I can truly say I have never had anything to relieve my and 4ft. loin, by 3ft. Sin. On viewatRuGGs ' DEPOSITORY , pain (and it is pain indeed) so quickly Now R EADY . N EW MASONIC WORK . High Street, Clapham, any day between 2 and 5 p.m. GOUT. as your Pills. I used to lay in bed for two or three months at a time, but now Demy Svo. About 300 pages. Price ios. " In this hour of hopeful joy RHEUMATISM. 1 not only get relief in a few hours, but Great Architect we pray." am able to get to work in less than a HISTORY OF FREEMASONRY ' IN THB ODE or INVOCATION for Male GOUT. week.—Yours truly, Voices, Suitable for Special Masonic Celebrations, W. LlTTLEIOHN. PROVINCE OF ROXBURGHSHIRE AND RHEUMATISM. Mr. G. Eade. Centenaries, Installations, &c. Composed for and Dedi- SELKIRKSHIRE, cated to BRO. R ICHARD W ILSON, P.M., P.P.G. Treas., &c, FROM 1G TO THE PRESENT TIME . EADE'S GOUT & RHEUMATIC PILLS. 74 Centenary Worshipful Master of the Lodge of Fidelity oi Prepared only by Transcribed from the. Records of the Lodces of Melrose, Free and Accepted Masons (2S9), Leeds, GEORGE EADE, 72, Goswell Road, London, E.C. ; and Selkirk, Kelso, Haughfoot, Jedburgh, Hawick, Stow, AND THE OFFICERS AND BRETHREN OF THE LODGE , Sold by all Chemists in Bottles, i s. i£d., and 2s. 9d. Galashiels, and Yetholm, BY WILLIAM SPARK, P.M. 289, P.P.G.O., Mus. Doc., Organist of the Town Hall, Leeds EADE'S GOUT & RHEUMATIC PILLS B Y W. FRED. VERNON , , Past Depute Provincial Grand Master Roxburghshire and Composer of the Cantata and Oratorio, " Immanuel," &c. Berwickshire j P.M. and Bard Nos. 58 and 261 j Hon. Mem. DR. FOX'S COUGH AND VOICE Nos. ii, 104, 262, 2S0, and 424 S.C.j Local Secretary for COPYRIGHT, PRICK FOUR SHILLINGS . WAFERS. South Scotland of theC.C. Quatuor Coronati, No. 2076, AUTHOR OF The Great Remedy for LON DON : COUGHS, COLUS, BRONCHITIS , I NFLUENZA , H OARSENESS, " Kelso, Past and Present," " Tales from the Diary of a GEORGE KENNING, 16 and I 6A, Great Queen-st., W.C. . Loss oi- VOICE, Doctor," " John Tamson's Bairn," &c, &c, . And all Affections of the Chest and Lungs, WITH AN INTRODUCTION /CRITERION GRAND HALL. Being prepared from Fruits and I Icrbs only, may be taken B Y WILLIAM JAMES HUGHAN , with perfect safety by old and young. Past Grand Deacon England; Past Senior Grand Warden Iowa, U.S.A.; P. Prov. G. Sec. and P. Prov. S.G.W. DR . FOX'S COUGH & VOICE WAFERS Cornwall, &c, &c Are Sold everywhere, in tins is. i _.d. each, by Chemists THIS WEEK— and Medicine Vendors. Sole Proprietor, DEDICATED BY PERMISSION TO GEORGE EADE, The Most Wor. the Grand Master Mason of Scotland, MISS ALICE NICHOLSON, 72, GOSWELL R OAD, LONDON . T HE RT. H ON . THE EARL OF HADDINGTON. VIOLINIST . A Tin sent free on receipt of stamps, or Postal Order. GEORGE KENNING, 16 and I 6A, Great Queen-street, SIGNOR DABIERO, London, W.C. FISH, POULTRY , GAME OYSTERS. M ANDOLINIST , &c. j NOTICE OF REMOVAL. \ J OHN GOW , LIMITED , I 86, OLD BROAD STREET, E.C. TTEPBURN AND COCKS , 'late 17, New. Broad Street, E.G.), R ECHERCHE DINNERS AT 5s. AND 7s., 12, HONEY LANE MARKET, CHEAPSIDE, E.G., DEED, CASH BOX, WROUGHT IRON FRAME AND 6 TO 9.30. 93, THEOBALD'S RD., HOLBORN, W.C, AND STRONG-ROOM DOOR MANUFACTURERS, 86, HIGH STREET, PECKHAM, S.E. For many years in CHANCERY LANE, respectfully beg to A ND S UPPERS AT 4s., inform thc public that they have removed to II TO 12.30. JOHN GOW, Limited , always have on sale the Largest Stock in London of the Very Best Quality at Lowest Prices. 49A , LINCOLN'S' INN FIELDS, (S.W. CORNER), H IGH-CLASS PROVISION STORES (NOW OPENED ), LONDON , W.C. o, 51, and 52. OLD BROAD STREET, E.C. NO CHARGE FOR ATTENDANCE. Works—5g, WYCH STREET, STRAND. /-*OALS. COALS. COALS. Over a hundred years' reputation lor Quality and S EPARATE T ABLES. Good Value. COCKE RELL'S (L IMITED ), Estimates given. Established 1790. Price Lists. 13, CORNHILL, LONDON, E.C. SITUATION.—Wanted , by a Brother LIFT FROM GRAND VESTIBULE TO lately returned from the Colonies and discharged For Prices , see Daily Papers. from H.M.S., SITUATION as Timekeeper , Storekeeper, GRAND HALL. or Clerk (pre ferred) ; single.—Address, A. A. CAIN, Tracks direct from tbe Colliery to every Railway Station. I' avcltlTe-place, Bradford, Yorks. RARE OLD MASONIC PUNCH FOR SALE.—CROSSLEY'S GAS PROGRAM^ . BOWL AND JUG for SALE. May be seen at ENGINE, 3-i H.P., in good working order. To CONSTANTLY VARIED G EORGE K ENNING 'S Masonic Depot, iG & I GA Great make room for larger one.— G EORGE K ENKING ,Freemason Queen-street, W.C. Office , 16 and 16a Great Queen-street, W.C. AND MUSICAL NOVELTIE S. LONDON & NORTH-WESTERN The Provincial Grand Treasurer's report was emi- between the Combermere Lodge in Melbourne and the RAILWAY. nently satisfactory. The receipts, including the balance Grand Lodge of Victoria. Returning to Article 219, and the extreme necessity " of i. 254. from previous year, amounted to close on AUTUMN EXCURSIONS. for its immediate amendment , so as to avoid the £655. Of this 160 guineas had been paid over to the possibility of misunderstandings, heartburnings, and Central Masonic Charities, 15 guineas to the Devon injustices in the future I am content to leave the LAST TRIP OF THE SEASON , TO IRELAND. Masonic Educational Fund, and 66 guineas to the elaboration of legislation thereanent in the hands of CHEAP EXCURSIONS will be run from LONDON Fortescue Annuity Fund, while the balance remaining far abler brethren. My contention , however, has all (Euston), Broad-street, Addison-road, Willesden Junc- along been that, so long as the said Article is one of , &c, &c. :— in hand was ,£278. tion our statutes, it strictly applies to the Cambrian Lodge, ON THURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21st, for 16 Days. No. 656, Sydney, because mere personal opinions, To DUBLIN , with booking's from Euston Station only, According to the report of the Fortescue Annuity Fund , however valuable they may be, ought not for a single to Thurles, Limerick Junction , Cork, Killarney, Roscom- there are now six annuitants on the fund who receive each moment to be permitted to override or abrogate our mon, Galway, Ballina, Westport &c. , £30 per annum , and, after providing for this liability written and printed laws. At all events, nothing has On FRIDAY MIDNIGHT, EPTEMBER in yet been produced in black and white throughout the S 22nd. and investing ^95 the Devon and Exeter Savings To MANCHESTER , for Three Days. whole of the controversy to show that minorities can- Bank, there remained in hand the sum of £$g. A For fares and full particulars, see small bills not claim their rights under the provisions of Article , which can revised code of by-laws was also submitted, but it was Common sense must therefore dictate that it l_ e (.o%btained at the Stations and Parcels Receiving Offices. 219. decided that these laws as revised should stand over would be exceedingly dangerous for us to permit any- FRED. HARRISON, General Manager. until the lodges had had an opportunity of considering thing to the contrary, even though exigencies and Euston Station, September, 1893. them. • inconveniences be pleaded in extenuation, as have been done in the matter of the Cambrian Lodge. NOW READY. * # * Knowing as I do something about the practical side Demy Svo. About 500 pages. Price 10s. 6d. Bro. J. B. Gover. as Honorary Secretary of the of this question, that is to say, Colonial Grand Lodges Crown 4to, Price £l is. Committee of Petitions, likewise submitted a long and and their recognition by the Grand Lodge of England, elaborate report as to the voting strength of the Pro- I have no hesitation in asserting that in every one of HISTORY OF FREEMASONRY vince, and what had been done during the past year in the four Australasian instances in which we have been IN HERTFORDSHIRE. behalf of candidates from Devonshire for the benefits concerned, our proceedings have been far too hasty and unbusinesslike—-hasty and unbusinesslike, as com- of the Central Charities ; and regret was expressed by Dedicated by permission to pared with the calm deliberation of the Grand Lodges the Committee that several lodges had omitted to send of Scotland , Ireland , New York, Pennsylvania, and T HOMAS FREDERICK HALSEY, Esq., M.P., Prov. Grand their votes during Master. the year. On the recommendation others of the more important supreme jurisdictions of of the Committee, the sum of ,£2 1 was voted to the the United States. And then , as to details, the can- BY G. BLIZARD ABBOTT, Royal Masonic Institution for Girls, and .£21 to the celling of warrants has been delegated to authorities Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution. other than our own , whereas the cancellation should W.M. GLADSMUIR LODGE, N O. 13S5, BARNET. have been done in our own Grand Lodge. This and # * * WITH PORTRAITS. other like blunders—committed on the spur of the The annual meetings of the Provincial Grand Lodges moment, of course, and distinctly attributable to the unreasonable hurry of our recognition procedure— London.—GEORGE K ENNING, 16 and 16a, Great Queen-st., of Cheshire and of the Western Division of South Wales were held on Wednesday, as announced last rendered the reservation stipulation an absolute nullity. Lincoln's Inn Fields, W.C. —Fraternally yours, week, that of the former taking place at Nantwich W. F. LAMONBY. FREEHOLD BUILDING LAND under the banner of the King's Friends Lodge, No. September 11. FOR SALE. Splendid Sites. — Leigh-on-Sea , 293 ; and that of the latter at Narberth under the Southend , and Heme Bay Land Co., 92, London Wall, E.C. banner of the Narberth Lodge, No. 2001. There was DREEMASON'S HYMN.-THE a full attendance at both meetings, and in both cases flDasonic TRotes ant ) Queries. JT MYSTIC TIE. Words and Mqfiic composed by the proceedings were of a gratifying character. F. STHIN. ^ J. Price is. 6d. nett. 1043] AN OLD MASONIC CERTIFICATE. London : GBORGH K ENNING , 16 & I6A, Gt. Queen-st. By kind permission of the Chief Commissioner of My old friend , Bro. Brackstone Baker, P.G.D., has MASTER. MASON desires Appoint- the Australian Irrigation Colonies, Bro. James Stevens, done more good service to the Craft, and the ri ght ment as ACCOUNTANT, Cashier, Private P.M., will give his lecture (accompanied with numerous thing in presenting the Universis Certificate , copy of which Bro. Sadler has kindly sent to the Freemason of Secretary, Confidential Clerk, or other POSITION OF dissolving views) on " Australia and the Irrigation TRUST. .lEacellent Business Man ; First-olass References. the gth inst., to the Grand Lodge Library. I think it —Apply EMULATION , Freemason ollice, 16 & I 6A Great Colonies " in the Large Hall of the Boys' School, at is the rightfu l custodian of such documents,' and "con- Queen-street, W.C. Wood Green, on Friday, the 22nd instant, at 6.30 p.m. gratulate Bro. Sad ler on this accession , which is the PARTRIDGE & COOPER , We can promise " Our Boys " and those friends who most important contribution of this kind ever made to may desire to be present a most interesting and intel- the collection. There are a number of these certifi- " THE " STATIONERS, cates known of course but all of later dates and I lectual evening, as this lecture has excited much atten- , , 191. & 192, FLEET STREET, LONDON, consider every one of them valuable on account of the tion at the Gardening and Forestry Exhibition at Earl's Would invite attention to their extreme scarcity. The om" in question, however, besides Court. being the earliest engraved certificate of the Ancients LARGE AND WELL - SELECTED STOCK OF so far known to exist, brings us within two years (per- GENERA L & FANCY STATIONERY, haps only one year, as the date is doubtful) of the issue Suitable for presents, such as Inkstands, Stationery, Corres ponDence. of the document ! Personally, I had fixed such issue Cabinets, Ladies' and Gentlemen's Dressing Bags, at 1766, but it might be 1765 ; however, as Laurence Travelling and Brief Bags, &c, all of whicli are enumer- I We do not hold ourselves responsible for the opinions expressed Dermott himself wrote out the certificates in 1 by our correspondents , but we wish in a spiri t of fair play to 764 ated in their New Illustrated Catalogue, sent free on appli- ill to permit—within certain necessary limits—free discussion.] (which he would not have done had there been any cation. engraved forms then in use), this treasure is undoubtedly COLONIAL GRAND LODGES. nearer the fountain-head than Bro. Sadler supposes. To the Editor of the " Freemason." The SEAL, 1 have no doubt, was engraved in 17 60, and it is on wholly written certificates of similar character Go Gorre0 pon&ent0 Dear Sir and Brother , in 1764 and earlier. I appreciate much the fraternal OUR PORTRAIT GALLERY OF WORSHIPFUL Bro. Whytehead's letter, and your leading mention of my book by Bro. Sadler, and also thank MASTERS. article thereon , come very appropriately at the present him sincerely for making known the possession of im- In future numbers of the Freemason we purpose juncture, and I trust the outcome will be an alteration portant certificates. The information is not only of giving a series of portraits of Worshipful Masters —a much-needed alteration—in our '' Book of Consti- value to those special ly interested, but is one of the who have been recently installed. Recognising the tutions," in the direction so ably, logically, and best methods of concentrating interest on many long- fact that no greater honour can be bestowed on a impartially indicated during the last two weeks in your neglected parchments in lodges, and, let us hope, brother than to be elected the Master of his lodge, we columns. I may, however, at the outset of this com- bringing them, as in this case, into thc Grand Lodge desire to do our part towards creating a permanent munication , be permitted to differ from your views, collection. record of such event in his Masonic history by placing with regard to the cases of the Cambrian Lodge, No. J. RAMSDEN RILEY. 656, Sydney, and the Combermere Lodge, No. , his portrait before our readers. We shall be pleased 752 1044] to furnish Secretaries of lodges and others who may Melbourne. You infer that the trouble connected with take an interest in our project whatever information the former lodge " is due to a misunderstanding re With reference to the very interesting engraved may be desired as to our proposed method of Article 219 and other matters," whilst the Combermere certificate, recently presented by Bro. Brackstone procedure. Lodge " remains on the roll of our Grand Lodge in Baker, P.G.D., to the Grand Lodge, and transcribed consequence of the usual stipulation as aforesaid." by Bro. Sadler for publication in last week's issue of Now, the fact is that the Combermere Lodge owes its the Freemason , it would seem from the " Tabl e of the existence at the present day, as an English lodge, fairly Grand Secretary 's Fees " for thc year 1756 , which will and squarely to Article 2tq. The warrant, as I have be found in the earliest Athol Minute or Rec >rA Book, on sundry occasions stated in thc Freemason , was re- that certificates in " English and Latin " were first ' moved by thc majority cf the seceders ; but the Grand issued by the Ancients in that year, the fee payable Ppr Master of the then newly-inaugurated Grand Lodge of to the Grand Secretary for such a certificate sSSw&e^SSB^i ^Liit^S i^N^Wir^ ^^^^ Victoria ordered its restoration to the loyal brethren, being set down as 2s. In the Tables for 1751 and ^ under the provisions of Article 219. In other words, 1755 respectively the entry is for a " Certificate in SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 1893. the reservation stipulation of recognition of the new Eng lish ," is. I imagine that Bro. Sadler's conjecture Colonial Grand Lodge, by the Grand Lodge of England , ¦—that the plate from which this early certificate was was outside the question , seeing that recognition had printed was engraved " about 1760 "—is not very wide flDasonic Wotea . not been accorded at that time. The Cambrian and of the mark. In the minutes of the proceedings of Combermere, therefore, up to a certain point , are Grand Lodge on the 3rd June, 17C1 , there is Wc can well understand that Bro. Viscount Ebring- strictly on all fours, and I beg leave to assert most an entry among the disbursements of " £1 us. 6d." on . P.G.M., and our Devon emphatically that thc interminable Sydney complica- having been paid " To the G. S. Dermott for friends must have been which he got engraved in the year " fli ghted tion—it has now been running nearly five years—would a new seal 1760. with the proceedings which took place at the have been made in the Table of Fees for 1 for the CCent impossible , had the Grand Master of New Provision is 755 j annual meeting at Plymouth of their Prov. G. South Wales—his Grand Lodge, mind you, not being payment of ios. 6d. to the Grand Secretary for a ' uge. There was an unusually numerous attendance , then acknowledged by England—taken the bull by the warrant on parchment with Grand Sea! attached, and '' "le several reports which were submitted showed horns himself , instead of leaving the settlement ot the the employment of the word " new " in the entry at difficulty to the insular prejudices animosities referring to the 1760 seal points to an earlier seal . though there had been a slight falling off in the and local of his subordinates. On the other hand, we should having been in use j but 1 am not aware of ;iny record , ' ter ot numbers during t le ast year the province ' P , now have had a single flourishing English lodge work- showing that such an earlier seal was engraved and every reason j to be gratified with what had taken ing alongside the powerful New South Wales Constitu- paid lor. This, of course , applies only to thi: neal and tion, in complete harmony and amity, as is the situation not to the engraved plate from which the certificate was printed. As regards the use of certificates, there and present it to the District Grand Lodge of the Punjab have been the success it was. He also thanked Bro. is appended to the minutes of the Grand Lodge held on as ' The Whymper Library.' I, therefore, write to ask Bartholomew for having introduced so many new members. Bro . Bartholomew replied, as deputy for the J.W., in the 27th December, 1755, the following memorandum : if such suggestion commends itself to you. a valuable library happy speech . " This year 1755 the Modern Masons began to make " The acquisition of this extremely Other responses were made. use of certificates : Though the Ancient Masons had for the use of Freemasons in the Punjab cannot be The Tyler's toast terminated a very pleasant evening. granted Certificates time immemorial " This assertion over-estimated , and by purchasing it with the money During the evening Bros. T. A. Markland , Storr, seems a bold one until we realise that " time imme- raised for the ' Memorial Fund,' we should, at the same Mallous, Bartholomew , Thomas (violin solo), Witts, morial " takes us back only to the year 1751, when the time, be rendering very great assistance to the family Saunders, and H. Troterd, vocally and otherwise, enter- so called " Ancient " Masons organised themselves of our late brother. If purchased , the library would tained the brethren , the last named deserving special into a Society, under the rule of a Grand Committee. be placed in the hands of trustees to be held by them mention for " The Deathless Army," which he gave with marked effect. Bro. Trotere presided at the pianoforte. G. BLIZARD ABBOTT. for District Grand Lodge. The purchase, however, must be made at once, or the chance may be lost. " If you approve of this suggestion , I trust you will Highgate Lodge (No. 1366) .—A meeting of help in the matter yourself , and use all your influence this lod ge was held on Monday, the nth inst., at the Mid- TReviews in getting others to help—both lodges and individuals. land Grand Hotel, St. Pancras. Present : Bros. E. Ware- ham, WIM.; E. S. Ryde, S.W. ; W. Hillier, J.W.; I shall feel obliged if you will send me an early rep ly, James Terry, P.G.S.B., Secretary Royal Masonic Benevo- ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR BOYS, ITS as the matter is one of urgency. WORK AND ITS FUTURE. lent Institution, Treasurer; Charles Shephard, P.M., " Believe me, dear Sir and Brother, Sec ; R. Pain Walkden , S.D.; VV. Wheeler, J.D. ; T. This brochure is by the esteemed Secretary, Bro. J. " Yours fraternally, Goodman , I.G.; Marsh, P.M., Tyler; R. G. Morrison McLeod, and really represents a paper he read J. J. " J. H. LESLIE, W.M. Thomas, Org. ; Jos. Sugg, P.M. ; R. W. Galer, P.M. ; to the Hampshire Lodge of Emulation. It has been E. Hullryde, P.M. ; W. Lewis Lewis, John Chapman, T. printed by desire, and will doubtless be not only largely " Stewart Lodge, No. i960, E.C." circulated, but carefull Andrew, F. G. Baker, J. R. Farndell, W. Mitchell, Thos. y read and appreciated. The subject Bishopp, G. Burch, J. Levy, F. P. Medrington, J. Culver- is one of great interest to the Craft generally, and as the well, C. W. Dixon , M. Symonds, A. livers, .C. Cheesley, pamphlet is by a brother who has the best of facilities, not J. C.Yates, and P. Merberth. Visitors : Bros. S. Cochrane, only for forming his own opinion , but also to obtain the G. Treas..Eng. ; F. C. Frye, M.P;, P.M. 1642 ; W. G. opinions of others, we maybe assured that the recommend- Hildruth , 11S5 ; H. Dehane, P.M. 1 P.P.S.G.D. ations are wel l worthy of consideration , 543, and are based on Essex ; Thos. Sandilands, 2319; W. J. Holmyard, the possible future needs of the Institution. The matter j^Wfifini^j ! 106S ; F. S. Priest, 1637; S. Hussey, 1637; C. Penny, of removal, the use to the utmost of the present building, ^^^ 2029 ; H. Holmes, 2246, P.P.G.D. Herts ; C. Anning- and the boarding and education of an increased number of ton, 1602 ; W. W. Williams, Thomas, P.M. boys outside the establishment, as well as additional Craft flDasonr E. S34; J. J. 753 J J- Cox Dear, 2182; J. Milroy, 2255 ; G. H. Edis, assistance to prominent and deserving lads, either before 228 ; W. Thompson, 1 ; S. Parkhouse, P.M. 16 , leaving or after leaving school, are all duly mentioned, METROPOLITAN MEETINGS. 743 42 and as fairly stated. The historical 511; Burgess Perry, 11S5 ; C. Pattman, 11S5 ; H. portion is both interest- Peirce, 1599 ; R. Grill, 1399 ; W. J. Mason, P.M., P.P. ing and accurate, and in the few pages allotted to that (No. — The first G.O. Surrey; W. R. G. Emerson department Bro. McLeod has contrived to compress St. Luke's Lodge 144). , 45; A. Williams, all the meeting of the session of this very old established W.M. 834 ; R. H. Williams, P.M., P.P.S.G.D. Middx.; leading facts concerning the origin and progress of the s Hotel , Fleet-street, on the Ozanne, W.M. 1 Institution from six Boys in ; lodge was held at Anderton ' C. J. 765 ; W. Norman, and many 179S to 2GS Bovs in 1S03 4th inst., when there were present Bros. Alfred Saunders , others. over 2000 having received the benefits of the School. B. Bridgman, ; T. H. The centenary will soon be here, W.M.; F. Stutfield , S.W. ; J.W. The lodge was opened, and the minutes of the last and hence this able and Bennett, S.D. ; J.W. Sharpe, j.D. ; J. H. Beauchamp, meeting read and confirmed. The Auditors' report was judicious paper is both opportune and suitable to afford I.G. ; H. Trotert, Org. ; E. Witts, P.M., Sec ; T. read, and proved a very satisfactory one. Bro. William light where such Ts needed, and thus promote the continued Tucker, I.P.M. ; T. Hillier was admirably installed W.M. b prosperity of this noble and beneficent Markland, P.M., Stwd. ; W. H. y the out-going Institution. Bro. Bowler, Tyler ; W. J. Forscutt, P.M. ; T. A. Markland, W.M., Bro.. Wareham , to whom a very handsome Past McLeod has done well and wisely in acceding to the wishes G. E. Morrell, C. Mallous, V. Honour, S. E. Storr, R. Master's jewel was presented. The following officers were of his friends by publishing this most useful paper. Bartholomew, F. Thomas, John Pulling, P.M.; and R. J. invested for the ensuing year : Bros. E. Wareham, I.P.M.; Taylor, P.M. Visitors : Bros. Wm. W. Bird, P.M. 85S ; R. P. Walkden , S.W. ; W. Wheeler, J.W.; James DEVON MASONIC REGISTER FOR 1S93.4. Mat Kennally, 795 ; W. Ward, 1257 ; T. J. Kinsley, Terry, P.M., P.G.S.B., Treas.; G. Sheppard, P.M., This useful and excellently printed annual is always later and R. T. West, 1744. Sec ; T. Goodman, S.D.; J. G. Baker, J.D.; R. G. than the majority, but coming as it does when annuals are The lodge was opened, and the minutes of the previous Thomas, Org. ; S. Bishop, I.G. ; J. R. Farndell, D.C; almost forgotten, it seems to get more attention and all the meeting having been read, the W.M. passed Bros. C. T. Andrew and W. Mitchell, Stwds. ; and J. Marsh, more notice accordingly. There are lod Mallous, T. A. Markland, and G. E. Morrell. The work- Tyler. Some routine business was transacted, and, after 52 ges, 28 chapters " Hearty good wishes (a large proportion to the number of lodges), 24 Mark ing of the W.M. was carried out in an excellent manner. " had been accorded, the lodge was lodges (two being inactive), five working preceptories, and On the motion of Bro. Tucker, I.P.M., a Past Master's closed. four Rose Croix chapters, so that the particulars as to all jewel was unanimously voted to Bro. A. Saunders, W.M., After the banquet the toasts of " The Queen and the these bodies occupy many pages, and must have required for his able and efficient services in the chair. Bro. Craft," and " H.R.H. the Prince of Wales, M.W.G.M., considerable labour to obtain. Some features are peculiar Saunders suitably replied, remarking that he had done his and the rest of the Grand Officers, Present and Past," were to this calendar, such as " A List of Brethren Officially utmost to carry out the duties to the best of his ability. given. Connected with the Province, with their addresses." This Bro. Stutfield was elected W.M., and Bro. T. Bowler, for Bro. S. Cochrane, G.T., responded, and thanked the is a capital page, and cannot fail to prove of utility to all the 13th time, re-elected Tyler. A gentleman was proposed brethren for the way the toast had been recei ved. It was who consult the register. The information respecting the for initiation, and a joining member for the next meeting. the first opportunity he had had of putting his Grand ** Fortescue Annuity Fund," the " Devon Masonic Edu- The lodge was then closed, and the brethren adjourned clothing on. He had watched the career of the W.M. cational Fund," and other organisations is most ample as for refreshment. from " the door to the chair," and he knew that he would well as most interesting, and adds considerably to the value The W.M. gave the loyal and Masonic toasts with a few carry out the duties well. He had been connected with of the compilation. 1 here is also an elaborate table of the appropriate remarks. Grand Officers for years, and now as one himself valued votes for the Central Masonic Charities, exhibiting a total Bro. Tucker, LP.M., proposed "The Health of the the manner they had received him, and alluded to the long of 3533, about one vote on an average for each member. W.M." time Bro. Terry had served the lodge. There should be double this number, and hence it is clear Bro. Saunders, in reply, observed that the brethren Bro. Terry, in response to calls, announced it was the that the Stewards have a large field in which to extend would prefer harmony to long speeches. anniversary of his wedding day, and as doubtless he would their operations. _ There are eight in the " Royal Masonic In giving the toast of "The Visitors," thc W.M. stated be called upon later on to respond in his official capacity, Institution for Girls," costing some £300 per annum. It that they had only a few guests that night, but he gave he could then only concur in the thanks expressed by his is not desirable to state what amount the province voted to them all a very hearty welcome. friend, Bro. Cochrane. that Institution , but the curious can easily lind out. There Bro. W. VV. Bird, in responding, stated that it was in The Immediate Past Master, in proposing " The W.M.," are two in the " Royal Masonic Institution for Boys," and the St. Luke's Lodge of Instruction where he first learnt congratulated him on the grand way he had gone through very many annuitants on the Royal Masonic Benevolent what he knew of Masonry, and congratulated the W.M. on the various offices until he had now become W.M., and if the Institution , so that the brethren have every reason to the excellent quality of the members that had been initiated brethren would lind the work to do, il would be done as warmly support all these admirable I nstitutioijs . during his happy year of office. became a W.M. of the Highgate Lodge, and felt sure at the The editor lied . He said that he always end of his term of office they would accord to him the same and publisher is Bro. W. Frank Westcott, Frankfort-street, Bro. Mat Kennally also rep Plymouth, from whom copies may be had at is. (postage took particular notice of the lodges he visited, and he was kindly feeling that they had to himself. id.). The registerdeserves a large circulation because of more than satisfied with the admirable working that night, The toast was very warmly received. its conspicuous usefulness and general accuracy. and he urged the younger members to join lodges ot in- The Worshipful Master, in the course of his reply, struction to learn how to conduct themselves. thanked them, and said it was of many proud moments he HANDBOOK OF WESTERN Bro. Kinsley also responded , remarking that he had spent had experienced the proudest of his life. Five years ago AUSTRALIA. P. he was raised CALLAGHAN , 134, Swanston-street, Melbourne. a happy time in thc lodge, of which he was once a member, that day , and he had no doubt the position Printing and the enterprising journalist but having to go abroad was the cause of his resigning. he had then attained was due to the training he had re- and photo- however, to rejoin the lodge at an earl date. ceived from some of the brethren present and to his grapher were non-existent when Rome was founded , and He hoped, y own we have to be content with the story of Bro. Ward also suitably replied. perseverance. He had some time ago been asked if he ever Romulus and the ful Master gave the toast of " The Masonic attended lodges of instruction, Wolf ; not so with the cradles of modern Empires—the The Worshi p and also what he had done in camera—the interviewers, Press," coupled with the name of our representative, Bro. them? To which he replied, " Why ask me such a question.' and modern journalism have 1 have done all the work ; changed all that, and vast territories which are probably R. T. West, who responded. " and, no doubt, that was the destined to eclipse Kome itself The Worshipful Master next proposed " The W.M. reason he was appointed D.C, and felt delighted to occupy , are now opening up under it. He had worked hard since the almost microscopic view of the present generation. Elect," stating that it was patent to all the members that , and hoped he should carry This does not necessarily mean that the Bro. Stutfield was one of the most ablest, and would work out the work and duties to their satisfaction and credit to romance of dis- perfection , and the lodge would prosper himself. covery and travel is over, only that facts give place to the ritual with legends and sober truths to " travellers' tales." The dis- under his genial presidency. The Worshipful Master, in the course of the toast of covery and opening up of the Australian Continent will This toast was drunk with acclamation. "The I.P.M.," remarked on his excellent qualities, and the furnish future generations with material for absorbing Bro. Stutfield, in reply, thanked the brethren for their tact shown by him, and stated that it had been a pleasure to interest and study, and the Handbook of Western Australia, hearty reception , and the W.M. for the nice things he had all to work under his gavel, and he felt considerable pride although unpretentious in form and bulk , will provide the said of him , and if , when he was installed, he could conduct in proposing his health, and, at the same time, asked average reader with a mass of facts and figures, well con- the business of the lodge as it had been done by Bro. him to receive from the brethren , through his hands, a densed and strung together, with reminiscences and anec- Saunders, he would be more than pleased. beautiful diamond ring and a lamp for his wife, and hoped dotes of early explorers, glimpses of social The Worship ful Mastcr then gave " The Past Masters, they might live long to enjoy the kind feeling of the life in the and Secretary, remarking early days, startling accounts of life at the diggings, and Treasurer, " that they were brethren. a historical record of the founding of Western Australia. esteemed for the great services they had rendered to the Bro. Wareham, the I.P.M., with very considerable feel- Numerous illustrations and p lodge. ing, expressed his thanks for the gift to himself as well as lans are added, and altogether, , the brochure is of considerable interest to all who take an Bro. Tucker, I.P.M., in reply, stated that the W.M. had to his wife lt would call to mind many happy years he had interest in greater Britain. not required any assistance from him. He was Secretary spent among them. The I.P.Ms, had to give way to better of the lodge of instruction , and he would be pleased if all men, and in due course take their place in the ranks of the the members would join , where they would learn more than Past Masters, and enjoy their evenings without the cares of THE WHYMPER MEMORIAL F UND. in open lodge. actual ollice, although the Past Masters of that lodge Bro. Witts, Secretary, also responded. He said that he always considered themselves in office. had spent a happy time while he had been associated with The Worshipful Master gave " The Visitors," coupl'miS The following circular has been issued by the W.M. the lodge, and hoped that thc next year would be as suc- with it the names of Bros. Frye and Holmes. of No. i960, and is meeting with a most gratifying cessful as the present one had been, for which the W.M. Bro. Frye thought the W.M. might have selected a more response, nearly three-fourthsof the sum havingalready was to bc congratulated. distinguished Mason to reply. He was delighted to be pre- been subscribed : Bro . Taylor, P.M., also replied, observing that the lodge sent, and if the Highgate Lodge valued their W.M. as " Rawal Pindi , was noted for its good working. much as they did in Kensington , they had done the right Markland, P.M., in responding, thing to elect him to rule over them. He recollected spend- " August 15th , 1893. Bro. said he would " Dear Sir and Brother, always try to serve the lodge by taking any office or other- ing a very pleasant evening with the lodge many years ago wise assisting. at Hi ghgate. The presentation they had made to their " It has been suggested thitt, instead oi found- con- ing scholarshi ns a ' Wh Bro. Forscutt also replied in suitable terms. I.P.M. was something out of the ordinary way, and ps ymper Memorial ,' it would , In giving the toast of " The Ollieers," the W.M. said cluded by returning thanks on behalf of the visitors. with the concurrence of the subscribers , be more desir- that he took this opportunity to thank them for their great Bro. Holmes also expressed his warm thanks ; he h*d able to purchase the Masonic library of our late brother assistance, for without which his term of office would not known the VV.M., Treasurer, and Secretary many years, and with such a W.M. and officers matters would go ri ght. The time-honoured toast of " The Masonic Institutions ," T. H. Tuxford , and VV. Insell , Stewards ; W. Stanton , Bro. Ozanne , W.M . 1765, also responded. to which the Loyalty Lodge had ever been a generous con- Tyler; and A. Coe , Asst. Tyler. The members of the The toast of " The Past Masters , Treasurer , and Secre- tributor , was then given from the chair , Bro. C. H. Webb , lodge present included also Bros. H. Cheal , P.M.; W. ta ry " followed , all of whom responded. P.M., Sec, rep lying in his able manner , and giving inter- Gill , P .M.; C. Baguley, P.M. 431 ; E. A. Buchanan , Bro. Terry, who had been elected 23 years in succession , esting statistics respecting the Institutions. W. P. Smith , C. B. Palmer , T. Bonner , J . L. Wheeler , W. in a very humorous speech , regretted he had to follow so " The Past Masters of the Lod ge " received a warm Rasto n , J. Sinclair , W. G. Hazell , N. Lloy d, [. Clapshaw , good a speaker as Bro. Garrett , P.M. welcome, Bros. J . Hattersley, C. H. Halford , A. J. Clark , VV. W. Peache y, A. Kemsley, G. E. Laws , H. W. Butler , " The Officers " and Tyler ' s toasts followed. and W. F. Darnell ably repl ying. T. Bovey, J . W. Penfold , J. C. Flint , J. W. Holloway, G. The musical arrangements , under Bro. Emme rson , were "The Officers of the Lod ge " followed , Bro . Vaile, S.W., Wilders p in , T. Bonner , R. K. Farrant , A. M. Grist , W. E. everything that could be desired. The following lady and stating that the W.M. had so recently been removed frpm Stace , J. Spratt , F. VV. Moore , J. Mercer , VV. Boling- breth ren were those who followed his baton : Miss Philli ps, the ranks of the officers that he needed no assurance from broke , and VV.. T. Nye. The visitors present included Quartette party, Bros. A. Williams , Marr yott , and Dixon. them of the interest which they had in the lodge . Thby Bros. J. Edwards , 315; T. Grevatt , 1S21 ; J. Sears , Bros. Millroy, and Peirce recited. would loyally do all in their power to . maintain the ancient 21S7 ; A. VV. Payne , Stwd. 315 ; J. A. K. Campbell , 1523 ; traditions of the Lodge of Loyalty for good work and good- T. E. Fox , Chap. 207 ; VV. 1" . Evershed , 315; W. Lodge of Loyalty (No. 1607).—The iSth fellowshi p. Venner , 901 ; T. Berry, P.M. 1S21; VV. Burnes , 1S21 ; installation meeting of this popular and prosperous lodge Bro. Wilkinson , J.W., also responded. G. W. Ashdown , 315; W. Edwards , 2264; F. Hart , was held at the London Tavern , Fenchureh-street , on The Tyler 's toast broug ht a highly successful and enj oy- 1S21 ; E. VV. Towner , 1S21 ; J. Shepherd , Stwd. 1G 36; Satu rda y afternoon , the gt h inst., the chair being occupied able evening to a close. T. Conning ham , 2200; G. Cole , P.M. 1C36, P.P.G.O. ; by Bro. Frank W. Rose, W,M., supported by the following The musical arrangements were under the direction of VV. Swain , 315; A. J. Crouch , 1636 ; B. VV. Drury, brethren ; Br os. J . Hattersley, I.P.M.; Geo. S. Denney, Bro. VV. E. Dipp le, assisted by Bros. C. H , Halford , J. R. J.VV. 315; G. Proctor , 21S7; and E. J. Miles, 1S21. S.W.; W. B. Vaile , J.W.; J. R. Lar fr e, P.M., Treas.; Large , F. Small , T. Jones, A. J. Clark , and Mr. T. Shears. The following officers were unanimousl y elected for the C; H. Webb , P.M., Sec. ; G. E. Wilkinson. S.D. j ensuing year : Bros. j. Flinn , W.M., and H. W. Bedford , W. L. Barker. J.D.; T. , F. Hod gson. I.G.; F. Carr , Duke of Cornwall Lodge (No. 1839).— Treasurer. P.M., and F. King, Stwds. ; J. Very, Tyler. J . Newton , Last Saturda y evening witnessed a most agreeable assem- The lodge having been dul y closed, the brethren ad- P.M. ; E. Holsworth , P.M.; T. Jones, P.M. ; A. I . blage of the brethren of the above lod ge to do honour to the journed to the banqueting-room , where they sat down to installation of a W.M. as the successor of Bro. ' Culver. Clark , P.M.; C. H. Halford , P.M. ; W. F. Darnell , J. supper , unde r the presidency of the W.M., Bro. A. J. They met in the De Gre y and Ripon Room Freemasons ' P.M. ; A. R. Olley, P.M. ; W. J ameson , H. M'Lachlan , , Carpenter. ¦ -' " A. J. Sanderson , E. Godfrey, E. H. Etherington, T. Cole, Hall , and consisted altogether of some 60 brethren. Bro. The customary loyal toasts were honoured , when G. Cunni ngton , and R. E. Ellis. Visitors : Bros. Dr. Culver , W.M., presided , having Bro. J . Bladon , LP.M., on Bro. W. Gill , P.M., P.P.G.D. of C , proposed " The his left 'P.M., Wheeler Brown , P.M. 171: Edmund J . Morgan , I.P.M. , Bro. C. Mussared , S.D., on his right, with Worshi pful Master. " Twelve months ago Bro. Carpenter , Bros. W H. Foot as S.W.; W. H. Low ry, ; and 1571 ; U. Clark , P.M. 1679 ; Wright , VV.M. igSr; J. , , as J .VV. he said , was elected W.M., and the brethren had the fullest Hattersley, jun., 2262 ; Pottinger , S.D. 2262; Harley, Bros. Cor pe , P.M., Treas.; J . VV. Dewsna p, P.M., Sec. ; confidence in him , believing that he would reflect credit 1056 j Peart , n; W. . T. Johns, S.VV. 1571 ; Butcher , J . VV. Brooke , P.M. ; C. H. Fox , P.M.; and H. Catter- upon the lodge and upon himself , and the manner in which S.VV. 174 ; Powter , J.W. 1228 ; Small , 2242 ; Dipple , mole, P.M. Visitors : Bros. J. C. Barrette , P.M. 245 and Bro. Carpenter had carried out the duties of his office 2242 ; and Hearn , W.M. 1613. Letters regretting their 590 ; Rev. W. T Jones, P.P.G.C. Kent ; H. Pick , P.M. proved plainl y that their confidence in him was not mis- absence were received from Bros. E. Letchworth 1920 ; C. J. Davison , P.M. 1S97 ; H. Massey, 160, P.M. , Grand ' placed. Bro. Carpenter had , in fact , done all he could to Sec ; J . M. McLeod , Sec. Royal Masonic Institution for C19 and 1928; O. Cooper , P.M. 211; ]. Spencer , 765 ; further the interests of the lod ge and promote the happ i- Bovs ; and others. A. M. Phillips , VV.M. 1S12; J. Dyer, 754; G. H. Nyburg, ness of the members. Unanimity characterised the work Lodge having been opened , and, the minutes of the preced- iSS ; David James, 1706 ; A. P . Fynn , 13S1; and H. H. of the Burrell Lodge. They had that evening shown Mardell ing meeting unanimously confirmed , the Auditors ' report , 32. unanimity in the election of their Worshi p ful Master and was received and adopted , after which the W.M. elect , Bro. There were three raisings to be performed in addition to Treasurer , and this unanimity of feeling in the lodge during George S. Denney, was presented to the W.M. for instal- the installation , and Bro. Culver gave the Third Degree to the past year had never been excelled. Bro. Carpenter lation. The usual obligation having been taken , and a Bros. Elithorn , Toon , and King. Bro. Culver also per- had won , or rather he had retained , the respec: and high Board of Installed Masters formed , Uro. Denney was duly formed the installation , and , on presentation by Bro. Corpe , esteem of the breth ren. Before their next meeting their installed into the chair of K.S. accordin g to ancient rite. P.M., Treas., acting as D.C., formall y p laced Bro. W. H. W.M. would celebrate his silver wedding, and thebrethren Needless to say, the ceremony throughout was performed Foot in the chair of the lodge. Bro. Culver was invested were anxious that on such an ausp icious occasion they in that perfect and impressive manner for which as I.P.M., and the other appointments and investitures should express their respect for their W.M. in some Bro. Frank W. Rose is distinguished. The newly- were conferred on Bros. VV. H. Lowry, S.W. ; C. tangible form. He therefore had pleasure in calling upon installed Master then appointed and invested his Mussared , J.W.; T. C. Corpe , P.M., Treas. ; J. VV. their S.VV. to address the brethren. Dewsnap. P.M., Sec ; C. Heinekey, S.D.; C. H. Knuth officers as follows : Bros. Frank W. Rose, I.P.M. ; VV. , Bro. J . Flinn said it was his pleasing duty to make a I.G. ; A. T. Baschinski B. Vaile , S.W.; G. E. Wilkinson , J .VV. ; J . R. Urge , J .D. ; W. Wri ght , , D.C. ; F. presentation , on behalf of the brethren , to their W.M. P.M., Treas. ; C H. Webb , P.M., Sec ; VV. L. Barker , II. Stollery and VV. A. S. Staley, Stwds. ; and T. Bowler , Every member of the Burrell Lodge warml y appreciated S.D. ; T. F. Hodgson ,J .D.; J. Lawson , I.G.; F. King, Tyler. Bro. Culver was presented in lodge with a hand- the excellent work shown by B>o. Carpenter as W.M., ' and D.C ; E. Godfrey , Org.; F. Carr , P.M., and M. W. some Past Master s jewel. al so the manner in which he had carried out the duties of Jameson , Stwds. ; and J. Very, Tyler. The ballot for After the banquet which followed the working of the other offices he had filled. They all wished most heartily Mr. Robert Alfred Ellis proving unanimous , he was dul y lodge , a musical entertainment was given by the that Bro. Carpenter and his good wife would live for many initiated b Lyric Vocal Quartette—Messrs . Bailey, David James, y Bro. Denney, W.M., in an able and masterl y " years to look upon the testimonial , and to realise the good manner. The pleasing duty then devolved on the VV.M. to Arthur Butlin , and Holden Walker—with Madame Evans- feeling and friendsh ip of the brethren of the Burrell Lodge. present to Bro. Frank Rose, the I.P.M., the Past Master 's Warwick and Bro. Walter Perrins , who had the direction He had great pleasure in presenting the vV.M with a silver jewel unanimously voted by the brethren of the lod ge,' and of the music. tea service and an illuminat ed address , thc latter the excel- in doing so Bro. Denney, in kindly terms , referred to the Bro. Culver proposed " The Health of the W.M., " lent work of a member of the lodge , Bro. H. W. Butler. ' great service s rendered to the Lod ge of Loyalty by Bro. describing Bro. Foot as 3 brother whose one motive was to The address , read by Bro. H. Cheal , P.M., acting Secre- Rose , and tendered to him the best wishes of the brethren further the inte rests of the Duke of Cornwall Lodge. He tary, was as follows : " Presented , with a silver tea service , for his future happiness. A very feeling reply was made said his duties would be carried out with ability and to the to VV. Bro. Alfr ed Joshua Carpenter and Mrs. Carpenter , by Bro. Rose, who thanked the brethre n for this further satisfaction of the brethren—an examp le he hoped would in commemoration of their silver wedding day, September be imitated by all who followed in Bro. Foot 's wake. In mark^ of their esteem , and trusted th at he might long re- 24th , 1893, by the Burrell Lodge of Freemasons , No. 1829. main connected with Lodge No. 1607. The W.M. having such a lud ge as that it was a p leasure to know that there Tnis happy event occurring during W. Bro. Carpenter 's announced his intention to serve as Steward at the next were so many brethre n who would discharge their duties in year of office as W.M., the brethren, in presenting this token Festival of the Boys' School , the sum of 20 guineas was a faithful and honourable manner. of their esteem , heartil y wish him and his wife long life voted from the lod ge funds to be placed on his list. Bro. Foot , W.M., in the course of his reply, which was and happiness. Signed on behalf of the brethren and a graceful acknowledgement of the hearty reception given Alter dispatch of the remaining busine-s , and tendering Committee , Bro. J. Flinn , S.W., Chairman ; _ Bro. H. of " Hearty good wishes " to the W.M., the lodge was to the toast , said when he saw so many old triends who VV. Bedford , Treasurer ; and Bro. T. Shrivell , Secretary. " closed , and the brethren adjourned to the ban queting were initiated about the same time.as he was, it was a Bro. W. Gill , remarking that uptvards of so members of room. pleasure to find that but few had fallen out of the ranks. the lodge had subscribed to the testimonial , said he was Due justice having been done to the creature comforts , He should do all in his power to bring credit to tbe lodge. sure Mrs. Carpenter would be gratified. He was, however , the usual loyal and Masonic toasts of " The Queen and Having been initi a ted in it, he never accepted office in afraid that wives did nut realise the sublimity of Free - the Craft ," " The M.W.G.M., H.R.H. the Prince of another ; he wa< like the man in " H.M.S. Pinafore " — masonry, feeling that Masonic banquets induced their Wales , " and "The R.W. Pro Grand Master, the Deputy he would " remain an Englishman " to the end of his .days. husbands to lig htly appreciate home catering. Mrs. Grand Master , and the rest of the Grand Officers , Present Intending to do that he thought he could not go very far Carpenter would now have golden opinions of Free- and Past ," having been dul y honoured , wrong. masonry, and would not only urge Bro. Carpenter to Bro. Rose , I.P.M., rose to propose " The Health of the Bro. Foot , in giving thc toast of " The I.P.M., Bro. show increased zeal in his Masonic duties , but would do W.M., " eulogising Bro. Denney as being strong in all those Culver ," referred , as an evidence of the admirable way in her best to induce him .to join two or three other lodges. characteristics which were most requisite for the efficient which the subject of the toast had performed his duties , to He then asked the brethren to drink heartil y the toast of discharge of the duties of the important office to which he the balance-sheet , and to the complete unity and accord " The W.M. and Mrs. Carpenter. " had that night been appoiited. He (Bro. Rose) congratu- which prevailed in thc lodge, and to the performance of the The toast was received with enthusiasm. ceremonies , amongst which he mi ht mention the three lated the br ethren upon their choice of the W.M. , and , in g The VV.M., on rising to respond , was warml y app lauded. the name Duke of York, the in each case they were successful. Three were present 0 , Freemasonry in a most excellent manner by the W.M. Duke and Duchess of Connaught and their children, a" they being initiated respectivel y bv the W.M., Bro. F. VV. The working tools were presented to the candidate by Bro. the Princess Victoria of Battenberg. Sir Henry Ponsonby Lean , P.M., P.S.G.D., and Bro. F. G. Berry, P.M. The T. E. Barker, Sec, and the charge was very impressively and several members of the household were in attendance, lodge was then closed. given by Bro. J. Robertshaw , P.M . Hro. the Rev. G. while the clergymen who took part in the ceremony were at the request of the W.M., her Majesty MacLeod PORTISHEAD. Leighton, kindly acted as 's Chaplains, the Rev. Drs. Norman Chaplain. Bro. E. E. Holliday, P.M., Charity Steward, and J. M. Mitchell. An address was presented to im Eldon Lodge (No. 1755).—The installation moved the following resolution , viz. : " That this lodge do Queen, who graciously acknowled ged it, and also a 'j!?,ve meeting of this lodge was held at the Royal Hotel on Satur- present from its general funds the sum of 50 guineas, or to be used in the function. At the close of the proceedings day, the 9th inst., when there was a large attendance of such other sum or sums as may be deemed advisable, to the Queen and the members of her family .returned to tne members and visitors. The lodge was opened by the the Royal Masonic Institution fur Girls, or such other Castle. The cost of the church is estimated at between W.M., Bro. C P. Billing, who was supported by the Masonic Charity or Charities as may be agreed upon by a £5000 and £6000. A very appreciative sketch, written more especially from Lady Tenterden , who is staying at Heath's Court, Ottery I2D- the philanthropic standpoint, of the life of the late Bro. J. St.^ Alary, Devon , with the Lord Chief Justice and Lady (oj^Mj Derby Allcroft is published this week in the Christian. An Coleridge, met with an accident on Thursday. She was W^^I ^Bf^S^nad ^omW V1 ^Rl excellent likeness accompanies the article. driving in a dog-cart, when the horse fell. Lady Tenterden Bro. John Holliday (of the firm of Messrs. J. Holliday was thrown out and sustained a fracture of one arm. Her and Sons, Little Britain , upholstery and trimming manu- ladyship was removed to Heath's Court, where she was ^teffi&MlWj ! facturers and shippers) has joined the board of the medically attended. Furniture Press (Limited). Spiers and Pond, Limited, notif that the share transfer sum of ~y The £142! , being the amount collected at Devon- Bro. Sir Augustus Harris's Italian Opera Company books will be closed from the 2oth to the ,30th instant, both port towards the relief of the sufferers of the loss of opened its provincial season at Edinburgh on Monday with inclusive, for the purpose of preparing dividend warrants Victori a H.M.S. , has been remitted to the Lord Mayor as a performance at the Lyceum Theatre of " Orfeo " and for the first instalment of 4s. per share (less Income Tax) addition to the Mansion an House Fund. " Pagliacci." The house was crowded in every part, and on account of the dividend for the year ending 31st March, Dunkirk was en fete early in the present week, when, the the operas were enthusiastically received. which will be posted to the shareholders on the ist October centenary celebration to commemorate the departure of the Confirmatory evidence has been received and published next. lish army under the Eng Duke of Yo rk in 1793, was begun. in the Belgian newspapers of the death of Emin Pasha, Arrangements are being mad e for the reception at Guild- Patriotic addresses were delivered , and a monument of who is said to have been murdered by Arabs only four hall on Friday next, the 22nd inst., by the Lord Mayor unveiled b victory was y General de France. days' march from Stanley Falls. His journal has also and Corporation of London , of the Institute of Journalists. The Welsh Land Commission, of which Bro. Lord been found, and his botanical collection. The reception itsel f will take place in the Art Gallery, and Carrington is the Chairman, opened its proceedings under On Monday last at the Agricultural Hall, Islington, was there will be a ball in the Guildhal l as well as a concert in the presidency of his lordship on Tuesday. Lord Kenyon, opened an exhibition—the Iirst of its kind—of machinery the Council Chamber. There will also be an exhibition of Professor Rhys, Mr. Brymnor Jones, M.P., and other of and utensils connected with that important domestic insti- objects of journalistic and general interest in the Library. the Commissioners and several witnesses were examined. tution, the laundry ; with shirt, collar, dyeing and cleaning It is anticipated that quite 3500 guests will be present on trades ; textile machinery ; also appliances connected with the occasion. Bro. Sir Massey Lopes, Bart., who resides at Maristow sanitation, ventilation , disinfectors baths and wash-houses, on the l avey, after assisting in the rescue of a man , After hearing the officers of the Navahoe and Britannia , horse, &c. The exhibition will remain open for a fortnight. and cart, which had been swept into the river, was himself as to the circumstances attending the close of their race on Tuesday for the Brenton Reef Cup, thrown off the quay into 10 feet of water. He was, how- There was an excellent display at the Royal Horticultura l the Committee of the ever, rescued, and brought to land none the worse for his Society's Show at the Drill Hall, Westminster. Messrs. Royal Yacht Squadron reversed their previous decision and immersion . Paul, of Waltham Cross, secured first prize for cut roses, awarded the prize to the American yacht. The mark and Messrs. Cannell, of Swanley, a silver Banksian medal vessel was some two miles away from her proper post when It is said that Bro. the Duke of Portland has appointed for cactus dahlias. Prizes also were awarded for orchids, the competing boats came in, their arrival not being, ex- certain commissioners to go and inspect his Caithness asters, and violas, while Messrs. Paul and Son, of Ches- pected for some hours. estates with a view to ascertain the amount of damage done by the hailstorm of the 2Sth hunt, received a prize for roses, cannas, and herbaceous Bro. C. D. Wise, Grand Secretary 01 A.S.F.L, in reply- Jul y, and that those of the plants. tenants who suffered will in all probability receive full ing to the toast of his health after the recent communication compensation. • The regular meeting of the Britannia Mark Lodge, No. of All Scottish Freemasonry in India , said : " We should 53, was held at the Masonic Hall, Shellield, on Thursday, have some difficulty in describing what Freemasonry is. It A party of engine drivers and guards belonging to the the 7th inst., when Bro. M. J. Dodworth , S.W., was elected has a nameless charm for those who take an interest in it. South-Eastern Railway were boating on the Thames off VV.M. for the ensuing year. Bro. H. J. Garnett, P.M.; 1 always took an interest in it from choice long before I Port Victoria, on Sunday evening, when the boat capsized. became Grand Secretary, and I may say that the prosperity Those, who could , swim assisted their P.G.D., was re-elected Treasurer, and Bro. T. Leighton less fortunate fellows was re-elected T ler. The installation takes place on the and success of Freemasonry is a matter which is, and to the river bank, but an underguard y named Humphreys, first Thursday in October. always will be, very near to my heart." living at Greenwich, was unfortunately drowned. The new Drury Lane Drama by Bros. Henry Pettitt and Bro. Egbert Roberts, the well-known " bass," announces At a meeting of the Town Council of Edinburgh held on his intention to give high-class concerts at M yddelton Hall, Tuesday, the Duke, of York Sir Augustus Harris will be produced on Thursday next. was unanimously voted the It is entitled "A Li fe of Pleasure Almeida-street, Upper-street, Islington , every Saturday freedom of the city. It appears that ," and is described as a the Right Hon. VV. spectacular drama of modern life. The cast includes Mrs. evening, commencing on Saturday evening, the 30th inst., E. Gladstone, who was admitted to the freedom in 1853, Bernard Beere Miss Lil Hanbury, M iss Laura Linden with the unrivalled Pompadour Band , ladies' orchestra is the senior burgess on the roll, , y , Lord Moncrieff standing and Miss Le Thiere while amongst the old favourites we (conducted by Miss Eleanor Clausen), assisted by eminent next in order, and then the Duke , of Edinburgh. find the names of Bros. Henry Neville and Harry N icholls. vocalists, including "The Schartau Part Singers." VVe The Prince of Wales, having concluded his visit to Hom- trust he will receive sufficient patronage to encourage him The bronze medal and certificate of the Royal Humane burg, where he has been drinking the waters, arrived at in his endeavour to provide a wholesome and refined Society were presented on Tuesday to Francis Mansfield , Dover on Monday, and at once proceeded by special train a entertainment. house painter, living in Paddington for having rescued a to Charing Cross, and thence to Marlborough House. Later , cabman who had been flung into the Grand unction Canal Bro. Surgeon Parke, who was medical officer of Stanley's on , after his Royal Highness has visited Scotland , the J by some roughs in uly last. Mansfield witnessed the out- Emin Pasha Relief Expedition, died on Sunday last after a Prince will join the family gathering of the King and Oueen J brief illness, while staying at Alt-na-Craig, Ardrishaig, as of Denmark at the Castle of Fredensborg. "" rage, and at once plunged into the canal, and after several attempts succeeded in landing the unfortunate man, who, the guest of Bro. the Duke of St. Albans. The deceased Captain William Richey, the City Marshal, to which however, died shortly afterwards. The presentation took had seen service in Egypt, having been medical ly in charge cilice he was appointed in 1889, has just died after a place at the Paddington Coroner's Court. of Bro. Lord Charles Beresford's Naval Brigade, and scmewhat protracted illness. • The deceased , after 22 years' shared in the battles of Abu Klea and Gubat and the service in the ranks of the Royal Horse Artillery, ' The veteran Mr. Sims Reeves appeared at the Promenade attack on Metamneh. Subs:quently he joined Stanley, and received Concerts, which are being held at Covent Garden Theatre his commission as Quarter-master in 1S75, and ten , was with him throughout the whole of the expedition. years on Monday evening, and experienced a m ost enthusiastic later was made an honorary Captain. The ivost thus ' Tom Bowling," was encored At the first meeting of the Ancient Stirling Lodge, No. 30, rendered vacant has attached to it a salary of reception. The first song, , £350 a year. but Mr. Reeves did not respond to the invitation. In the Scotland , for the season, on the 5th inst., the W. Bro. Thomas in the chair William l.ady and Miss Gorst will leave England for New second part, however, he sang " Come into the Garden, Allison, R.W.M., , Bro. James Hughan, Member of Mother Lodge Kilwinning Zealand on the 12th October , but Bro. Sir John Gorst Maud," and, on being called upon to repeat it, gave " fhe P.S.G.D., Honorary ge of Edinburgh No. 1 will be unable to accompany them in consequence of the Jolly Young Waterman." His success was complete in No. o, the Lod , , &.C., &c. (on autumn sitting of Parliament. Lady Gorst is the daughter every way. the proposition of Bro. D. Mcintosh, seconded by Bro. of the Rev. Lorenzo Moore D. Barker), was elected an honorary member in appre- , of Christchurch , while Bro. The Kentish Town Club of Instruction commenced thei r sir John Gorst commenced ciation of his great and valuable services to the lodge. The his public career in the colony second session on Sunday morning last, when Bro. Chas. as Civil Commissioner of VVarkato from 1SG1 to 1S63. vote was not only unanimous but most enthusiastically Ouicke, Preceptor , rehearsed the Third Degree. The agreed to. Bro. Lieut.-General Sir Evelyn VVood will return to ollieers were Bros. Charles Dettmer, S.W. ; J. Percy VV. the courteous Manager and Sec- Aldershot at the conclusion of the autumn manoeuvres in Husk, J.VV. ; II. G. Davenall, I.G. ; F. A. Baldwin, Iiro. William Wingel, Co,, order to clear off the remaining duties of his command and Treas. ; Thomas Upton, Org. ; and G. F. Wheeler, Sec. retary of the Torquay Directory and Printing was No. will assume the duties of Quartermaster-General on the 6th The brethren meet every Sunday morning during the installed as W.M. of the Jordan Lodge, 1402, of that October. The Duke of Connaught has been appointed Sir season, shortly after 11 , at the Milton Hall, Kentish lovvn- town on Tuesday last by Bro. John Lane, P.M., P. Prov. tvelyn 's successor, and after a sojourn on the Continent road, N.W. G. Reg. of Devon , &c. As might be expected, the menu will return to cards, books of words, &c, for the banquet are quite a England and take up his new duties at the The Exhibition Military Band at the Gardening and commencement of next month. feature of the proceedings, and are exceedingl y tasty and Forestry Exhibition, Earl's Court, is well worth an after- well done. The banquet was served at the Bath Saloons The attraction of so many peers to the House of Lords noon 's sitting to lovers of instrumental music. It is under by Bro. W. Nosivorthy, D.C. 1402 , and was a great towards J. the close of last week has been almost immediately the able conductorship of Bro. J. R. Wellington, of the success. A striking portrait ot Bro. Wingel is given on followed by their dispersal to various parts of the country, Temperance Lodge, No. 169, and his varied programmes the title page to one of the special pamphlets and will llro. , the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire having returned of choice selections from the best composers invariably doubtless be treasured as a souvenir of this interesting to Bolton Abbey, the Duke of Richmond and Gordon to give satisfaction. ' Bro . Wellington, whose name is well occasion. A full report will be given next week. tjordon Castle, Bro. the Duke of Athole to Blair Athole, known in South London musical circles, has evidently Bio. the Duke of St. Albans to Alt-na-Craig, Argyllshire, chosen his artistes from amongst the most talented of their Of late, writes a correspondent, there has been some com- Uro. the Marquis of Zetland to Scotland , Bro. Earl and respective classes, and the result is perfect. 1 he cornet ment among Royal Arch Masons regarding chapters Uimtess Amherst to Montreal, Sevenoaks, Bro. Lord (Bro. Gay), clarionet, and piccolo soloists deserve special purporting to be of that body recently opened in Glasgow Urrmgton to Wycombe Abbey, Bro. Lord Herschell (Lord reference for the quality of their respective performances. and the neighbourhood , members of which, at the instiga- Chancellor) and l-ady Herschell to Deal Castle tion of the founders of these bodies, assert for obvious , and Bro. Bro. Councillor John Taylor, F.C.S., F.L.S., Duke of Rutland both sent y ister of those addresses. For these eight years Bellitt, Past Master, the retiring Master Cutler Bro. F. Office Reg S£nt of ame Hro. thc Marquis of Granb , J. trying four Postmasters-General in rth ? B - y sent Atkinson, J.P., being at present in America he having Mr. Sell has striven, Bh Bro A- Cokayne) a letter regretting his , and at last succeeding with Mr. Arnold Morley . nsrv ' K- been appointed a judge at the Chicago Exhibition. Bro. succession, y respond to the invitation of the lodge to be The next edition will contain more than double the number 1'rese '" C. H. Bingham was appointed Senior Warden , and Bro. t of addresses ever previousl y given , will be authoritative as H. H. Andrew, Junior Warden and Bro. Rev. G. , J. it comes fro m the Post Ollice direct , and will certainly be ran- ,J*AN'".Si'Hi:i 1.AT10.V, in these days of financial unrest, is a Williams, Chaplain. The time-honoured ceremony, as B lor to enme about the most valuable publication ever issued for business t litr.., P™!'^'with spare capital amiss. It is , usual, took place at the Town HaU with the quaint cere- M- r slli l0 k ow tllat purchasing a box of llnllo- Surely they will see that Mr. Sell has a little reward ay ', ,v!. "K ' '" monial usual on these occasions. The business at the men. faii |„ . K."01' v 'lll|e f "r money ran he ublaincil. Ther never for what he has done by buying his book, and making a K e lnstanl' Town Hall being completed, the members attended the w'thn- ' i , relief from pain , and no disease can long permanent addition to their books of reference. the .' :'"' lc,r purif ying Influence . A few appropriate doses at Parish Church , where a short service was conducted by Bro. er " l"imkrv ' I"'''""1 wl " prevent many a serious illness. Their Rev. J. G. Williams, Chaplain. On returning to the Twelfth Annual . Edition of Explanatory Book, sent J ls hloo,l '" Vlb 'TI "•" "P°" ""'¦ i stomach , liver, kidneys , and Cutlers' Hall luncheon was served , and this concluded the gratis and post free, gives reliable information how to make N' ' _ J -'ir secondary action strengthens n ii r '" the nervous centres. ceremonial of the day. The banquet is postponed for the money quickly by Stocks and Shares. Highest and lowest ! aiise.l Ca ' s0 iar,n (-'ss yd s0 antagonistic to disorders 1 . • ' ' present, but will probabl y take pUce the last Thursday in prices for past years.—Address, G. Evans and Co., Stock- !>'aced nn*' 1 " worr5'. The most perfect reliance may be Pun their regu.ating and renovating virtues. October or the first Thursday in November. brokers, 11 , Poultry, London, E.C. MASONIC MEETINGS (Metro politan ] LODOKS AND C HAPTKRS OF I NSTRUCTION . MASONIC MEETINGS (Provinc ial Beaconsfield , Chequers Hotel Hi h-street , Walthamstow , at 8. week ending Saturday, September 23, 1893. , g For the week ending Saturday, September 23, 1893. For the Bromley St. Leonard , Bromley Vestry Hall , Bow-road , at 8. Confidence ' , Deacon s Tavern , 3, Walbrook , at 7. . MONDAY , SEPTEMBER 18. Grays Valley, National Schoolroom , St. Mary Cray, at 8. 1 he Editor will be glad to receive notice from Secretaries Doric , Moorgate Tavern , Moorgate-street , at 8. C RAFT L ODOKS . Croston 986 R.A. C HAPTE RS . Gravesend .... Heaton Norris 1010 Wakefield 1. , for Craft Lodges, Royal Arch Chapters , Mark Lodges, Rose Dnke of Albany, Masons ' Arms , 169, Battersea-park-road , at 8 77 ... Duke of Connaught, Royal Edward Hotel , Triangle , Hackney, York 236 Horsham ... 1141 Swansea; 3,- Precep tories c a &c , of any ¦ ' Croix Chap ters , , Con l ves, Ebury, Greyhound Hotel , Streatham Common , at 8. Warwick 384 Yatton 1199 Blackburn ... . Whitb y 312 Dover 1208 Goole ^ change in place, day, or month of meeting. Fidelity, Alfred Tavern , Roman-road , Barnsbury, N., at 8. ^ Guel ph , Plough and Harrow , Leytonstone-road , E., at 8. Southampton .. 359 Plymouth ... 1255 Handsworth ... 482 Hammersmith , Board Room , Bath and Wash-house Co ., Blacks Uxbrid ge ... 3x2 Dawlish 1443 Ashb y-de-la- Gateshead ... 424 Liverpool ... 150; Zouch ... 7- SATURDAY. SEPTEMBER 16. road , Hammersmith , at 7. ' g Hendon , Lower Welsh Harp, Hendon , at S.rj. Kettering ... 453 Rh y l 1074 M ARK L ODGES . C RAFT L ODOKS . Langth orne , Swan Hotel , Stratford , at 8. Wolverton ... 840 Bournemouth.. 3208 Portsmouth ... j- 1329, Sphinx , Surrey Masonic Hall. La Tolerance. Yorkshire Grev. Woodstock-st., Oxford-st .. at f t. Whitehaven ... 872 North Shields.. 2327 Grimsb y igtj 1767, Kensington , Ladbroke Hall , Notting Hill. Londesborough , Berkeley Arms , J ohn-street , May fair , at 8. Tewkesbury ... 900 Duflicld 2425 Chi pping Sod- 2?oS , Viator, Anderton 's Hotel London Scottish Rifles , Albert Hotel , Victoria-st. , S.VV., at 8.30 bury 21S L ODOKS OT I NSTRUCTION . L ODOKS AND C HAPTE RS or I NSTRUCTION . Merchant Navy, Silver Tavern , Burdett-road , Limehouse , 7.30. ¦ Mitcham , Vestry Hall , Mitcham at 8. Kxetcr Liverpool ... 823 Old Brompton . Station Hotel , Camberwell New-road , at , 39 1424 Alexandra Palace , 9.3c. Mount Lebanon , Half-Moon Hotel , Boro ' , at 7.30. Old Brompton.. 184 Whitehaven ... - 872 Canterbury ... Windsor Castle Hot., King-st., Hammersmith , at 1443 Chiswick , 7.30. New Concord , J olly Farmers , Southgate-road , N., at 8. Norwich 213 Saltash " 1071 Land port...... 1776 Duke of Connaught , Navarino Tavern , Navarino-road , Dalston , Panmure , Balham Hotel , Baiham , at 7.30. Bradford . 302 Ramsgate ' ... 1209 Walton-on- at 8. Peckham Lord Wellington Hotel Old Kent-road Pembroke Dock Market Rasen. 1280 e..r/e ' s Cambridge-street Pimlico , , 516, , at 8. 378 1799 Eccleston , Bro. Dickie , 13, , , at 7. Plucknett Bald-faced Stag, East Finchley, at Cock Tavern at 8 , 7.4J . TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 19. Finsburv Park . , . ' ' Kni ghtrider-street , Four Swans , Waltham Cross , at Prosperity, Old Parr s Head , , Doctors Com- : King Harold , 7. mons at C RAFT L ODOKS . Jersey ..; . .. 038 -Minehea d. ... 3350 Blue Posts Charlnt 'e-street Eitzray-iquare at 8. , 7. Manchester , , , , Pythagorean Portland Hotel Greenwich at S. Rochford 160 St. Day 1006 Stroud 24c; Farmers , Southgate-road , N., at 8. , , , Percy, .loll y Ravensbourne Rising Sun Rushey Green , Catford at 8. Norwich 213 Sheerness ... 10S9 R.A. C HAPTERS . Dover Castle , Broadway, Deptford , S.E., at , , , Star , 7. Royal lubilee , The Crown , Lambeth-road , S.E., at 8. Mi ford 366 Barrnw-in- Bath 41 Urban Freemasons ' Hall . , Royal Oak , Lord Clyde, Wotton-road , Deptford , at 8. Hanley 41S Furness ... 122 .; . Barnstap le ... 6 34 Vitruvian Duke of Albany Hotel , Kitto-road St. Katherine ' s- ARK OBK ._ , , St. Leonard , Pr. of Wales Hotel Bishop ' s-road , Victoria Park 8, Croy don 452 Seacombe ... 127 6 M L _. park Hatcham , S.E., at 7.30. , , - ' , Southgate , Railway Hotel , New Southgate , at 8. Carmarthen ... ;4 ,6 . Crowe ...... 14 82 Liverpool—Lebanon Mount Sinai Chapter , Red Lion Ho., 14, King-st., Regent-st „W„ 8 Strong Man ', Blue Anchor , 164, Feiichiirch-strret , E.G., at 6.30. Ventnor ...... 551 Birmingham... 155 1 Weymouth ... 126 Temperance in the East Greenwich Pensioner bow-iane Stourport ... 500 Portsmouth ... 1903 St. Columh ... 206 MONDAY , SEPTEMBER 18. , , , Poplar , at 7.30. L ODQKI or I NSTRUCTION . C RAFT L ODOKS . Kitto-road United Mariners , Duke of Albany Hotel , , Nunhead. Bi rmingham ... Bacup 286 Aylesbury ... United Strength , Hope Tavern , Stanhope-st., Euston-road , at 8. 74 . 591 730, Panmure , Balham Hotel. Whitehaven ... ng Maryport ... 371 Bradford 974 gol, City of London , rJiiildhall Tavern. ' Wanderers ,Victoria Mansions Restaurant , Victoria-street , S.W., Weymouth ... Broadstairs ... 429 Kingst on Hill 1631) at 170 . 3060, La Fra n ce, Cafe Royal. 7.30. Batiey 3O4 rialif.x 8 Hudderslield ... Warrant Officers St. Martin ' s-street W.C at 44 1783 , 3J , , , 7. Crovdon 4O3 L ODOKS AND C HAPTKRS OP I NSTRUCTION . Westbourne , The prince Alfred , U2, Queen 's-road , Bays- Blackheath , Milkwood Tavern , Milkwood-road , Heme Hill , at £. water , at > . WEDNESDAY . SEPTEMBER 20. Carnarvon , Manchester Hotel , Aldersgaie-street , at 6.30. Whittington , Red Lion , Poppin ' s-court , Fleet-street , at 8. C RAFT L ODOKS . New M1II2 ... 654 Hornsea itjii Coborn , Eag le Hotel , Snaresbrook , at 8. Andre w Chapter , Bush Hotel , Shepherd' s Bush , W„ at 8. Penzance ... 131 West Bromwich 602 Ashton-under- ' Arms Gutter-lane ' Cri pp legate , Goldsmiths , , at 6.30. Uomatic Chapter. St. James s Restaurant . Piccadilly. W.. at 8. Puole 137 Newport , Mon. 683 Lyne .. ". ' 1774 Eleanor , Rose and Crown , High Cross , Tottenham , at 8. Wi gan ¦ 17S Stallord 726 Hudderslild ... 178 THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 3t. 3 Friars , The Wh ite Horse , 94, White Horse-lane , Mile End-id., E„ , Scarboro * ... 200 Liverpool ... 823 Cnnsett ...... 2135 at 8. House Committee Girls ' School , at 4.30. Guernsey ... 243 Hounslow ... S65 Farnboro ' ... 2203 H yde Park , Prince of Wales Hotel , Eastbourne-terr ., Bishop ' s-rc!., Cheltenham ... 24 6 Pontefraet ... 910 St. Neots ... 2283 C RAFT L ODOES . Paddington, at 8. Hcckmondwike 238 Whitereld ... 934 Suttnn-ln-Ash- Kingsland , Cock Tavern , Highbury, N., at 8.jo. 813, New Concord , Guildhill Tavern. Taunton . 261 Birmingham... 938 lield 2412 Marquess o£ Ripon , Lord Stanley, Paragon-road , Mare-st., at 8. 1227, Upton , Three Nuns , Ald gate. Shcpton Mallett 283 FI etwood ... 950 R.A. C HAPTERS . Metropolitan , Moorgate Tavern , 15, Finsbury-pavement , at 7.50. 1 321 , Emblematic , -ridge House Ilotel. Lewes 311 Workington ... 962 Winchester ... 76 Neptune , Gaude n Hotel , Clapham , S.W., at 7.30. 1365, Clapton , Great Eastern Hotel , Liverpool-street. Mottram 333 Canterbury ... 971 Burnley ...... ta6 ' " Perseverance , Oid Parr s Hea- i, Doctors-commons , EX., at 7, 1613, Cripp 'egate , Albion Tavern . Salford 325 Hrillield 1010 Ay lesbury ... 591 Rose of Denmark , L. & S.VV.R. Institute , Wandsworth-rd., 7,30. 1623, West Smithlield , Freemasons ' Hall . Rye 341 Torpoint...... 1136 Devizes ... .:. 663 Royal Arthur , Prince of Wales Hotel (opposite Wimbledon Rail Manchester ... 1161 M ARK L ODGES R OYA L A RCH C HAPTKR . Land port 342 . wav Station), at 7.30. Sandhach ... 368 Stoke Damarel 1211 Hyde ... , .,. 3' Railway Hotel g, Albion , Shi p and Turtle Tavern. Royal Commemoration , , Putney, at 8. Morley 3W0 Aston 124 6 Todmorden ... 56 St. Ambrose , Scarsdale Arms Hotel , Edwardes-square , Ken M ARK L ODOE , Burslem 451 Oakham 1265- bury .... 123 sington , at 8. Openshaw ... S I Durham ...... Liverpool 359 3g7, Chiswick , Star and Garter , Kew, J 1331 St. James 's Union , St. James' s Restaurant (Piccadilly entrance) Aylesbury ... 391 Lancaster ... 1333 at 8. LODQII AND C HAPTKRS or I NSTRUCTION . Gertrude-strtct .- L ODOKS or I NSTRUC now. St. Luke ' s. Victoria Tavern , , Chelsea , at 8. Belgrave , Albion Tavern , Russell-street , Covent Garden at 8. Masonic Hall Camberwell New.road. , Chatham 20 Ventnor 551 Fenton ...... 1942 St. Mark 's, Surrey , Burdett-Coutts , Swan Tavern , New Bethnal Green-road at 8. Norland Arms Addi-on-rd . North , Shrewsbury ... 117 Derby 731 Heme- Bay , ... 2095 St . Michael ' s, , , Uxbrid ge-rd., 8 Burgoyne , King ' s Arms , John-street , Bedford-ro w, at 7, Savage Club Adelp hi-terrace at 8. Bing ley 439 Manchester ... n()6 Hendon ...... 220b Savage Club , , , Covent Garden , Criterion , Piccadill y, at ». ' Railway Tavern Fenchureh-street at 8. Haverfordwest 4O4 Stratford 1421 Beckenha m ... 2it>t Sincerity, , , Creaton , Bush Hotel , Shepherd ' s hush, W., 8. White Hart Abchurch-lane B.C., at 6. Camborne ... 1544 Stockwel l , , , Crescent , King ' s Head Hotel , Twickenham , at 8.30. Amherst Club Amherst-road Tyssen-Amhers t , , , Hackney, and Duke of Edinburgh , Eastern Hotel , Commercial Road , Lime- THURSDAY , SEPTEMBER 21. and 4th Mon., at 8. house E., at 7.30. C RAFT L ODOKS . South ampton ,. Risca 61 Earl of Chatham , Thomas-st., Woolwich 394 15 United Military, , 7.30 Elliot , Railway Hotel , Feltham. Bury Chester Park Gate ... i;;t White Hart Hot., Church-rd., U 42 425 Upper Norwood, pper Norwood ,* Hi h Cross , Coach and Horses , High-road , Tottenham , at 8. Littlehamp ton Bideford Land port ... Three Nuns Hotel Aldgate , E., at 8. g 56 4119 i;7^ Upton , , Highgate , Falkland Arms , Falkland-road , N.W., at 8. Hull Lei cester Brighton 1821 The Chequers High-street Walthamstow 57 523 Walthamstow , , , , at 8. Hornsey, White Hart Masonic Rooms , Lewisham , S.E., at 8. Burslem ...... 9K Bradford 600 Sandown I.W. 1S69 Wellington White Swan Hotel , High-street , Deptford at 8. , , , Just ice, Brown Bear , High-street , Deptford , at 8, Colne 116 llowden 630 Settle 2091 Zetland York and Albany, Park-street , Regent ' s Park at 8. , , Kent , King and Queen , Norton Folgate , at 8. Liverpool ... 203 Devizes ...... 6G3 Shellield 2ll' S Doric Chapter Duke ' s Head , Whitechapel-road at 6. , 79, , Leopold , City Arms Restaurant , St. Mary Axe, E.C , at Dewsbur y ... 208 Totnes 710 Ashford 2305 Hope Chapter Globe Tavern , Royal Hill , Greenwich at ? 7. , , . tftontefiore , St. J ames's Restaurant , Piccadilly, at 8. Devonport ... 330 Runcorn 758 South port ... 2325 Lewis Chapter , King ' s Arms Hotel , VVood Green , N., at 8. Perfect Ashlar , Brid ge House Hotel , Soutnwark , at 7. J ersey Derb y 802 R.A. C HAPTER S . North London Chaptir , Grosvenor Hotel , Canonbury. at 7.so. 245 Priory, Berrymead Priory, Acton , at 8.15. Macclesfield ... 26; Stockton 940 Newcastle ... ' 24 Regent 's Park , Waterloo Arms , High-street , Mary lebone , at 8. Ashton-under- Southend ... 1000 Chichester ... 3s TUESDAY , SEPTEMBER 19. . Royal Albert , White Hart Hotel , Abchurch Lane , at 7.30. Lyne 268 Chorley 1032 Manchester ... 204 Board of Genera l Purposes at , 4. Royal Savoy, Cri terion , Piccadilly, at Ji .30. Hudderslield .., 37s Portland . ... 1037 Hull ...... ' :" Church-street Cam berwell at 8. ' ' C RAFT L ODOKS , Rose , Stirling Castle , , , Chelmsford ... 276 St. Germans... 1104 Be erley 294 St. John ' s, Court House , H-rlesden , N.W., at .7.30. Haslingden ... Battle 118 Earehim 309 Andert on ' s Ilotel . 2S3 4. 704, Camden , . St, Joh n ' s, Queen Victoria Tavi rn , Exmouth .st., Stepney, at 8, liacup 2ft0 Buxton Penrith 339 St. Mark' s Surrey Masonic Hall 1235 857, , . Sir Hugh M yddelton , Star and Garter , Upper-st., Islington , at *. Stock port ... 322 Li.-erpool ... 1299 Peterboro ' ... 4l J 180s, Bromley St. Leonard , Vestry Hall Bromlcv. , Southern Star , Sir Sydney Smith , Chester-street , Kennington , 8. Hadleigh Credi on 1333 M ASK L ODGES . Wharton White Hart , Willesden. 331 3C45, , The Great City, M.H., Masons ' -avenue , E.C , at 6.30. Uppermill ... Northallerton ., 123 1 Bristol — Cany ngc* 3191, Anglo-America n , Criterion. 337 Tredegar , Wellington Arms , Wellington-road , Bow-road , at 7,je, Preston 343 Liverpool ... 1393 Aldershot ... 54 R O YA L A RCH C H A PTKRS . Union Waterloo , Karl of Chatham , Thomas-street , Woolwich , 8. Whitworth ... 303 West Gorton „ 1459 Maryport ... 15' Victoria Park George Tavern , Broadway, Stratford at Doric , Anderton 's Hotel . , , 7.30. Rochdale ... 36; Prestwich ... 1534 Torquay 3" °33I Chaucer Chapte r George Ilotel , High-street , Borough S.E., at 8. 1604, Wanderers , Freemasons ' Hall. , , L ODOKS OP I NSTRUCTION . Clapton Chaplei , Three Sisters Hotel , Hackney Downs , nt 8. Canterbury ... 31 Uxbridge ... 382 Romford 1437 LODOKI AND C H A PTKR S or I NSTR UCTI ON . Industry Chapter , Prince Regent , Dulwich-road , Heme Hill , at 8. Gravesend ... 77 Maidstone ... 503 Wallingford ... iM~ Brixton , Prince Regent , Dulwich-road , Heme Hill , S.E. at 8. FRIDAY , SEPTEMBER 21. Batley 204 Liverpool ... 1182 Bradford 2321 Capper City Arms , St. Mary Axe, at 6. , Board of Management Boys * School at 2.30. Leeds 289 Sudbury 1234 Clarence and Avondale , Masonic Hall , Leytonstone E. a 8 , , FRIDAY , SEPTEMBER 23. Constitutional , Bedford Hotel , Southampton Buildin gs, at 7. R OYAL A RCH C HAPTER . 'C RAFT LODGES. Eccleshill ... 10 Northampton .. 3431 Chaucer , The Old White Hart , High-street , Borough , at 8. 1044, Mid-Surrey, Masonic Hall , Camberwell. 34 Clarence , Midland Grand Hotel , St. Pancras Station , at 7.30. Helston 318 Kirkb y Lons- R.A. C H A PTER S. Corinthian , George Hotel , Cubitt Town , Poplar , at 8. LODOKS AXD C HAPTERS OF I NSTRUCTION . Towcester ... 44s dale 11.74 Manchester ... IS' Dalhousie , Middleton Arms , corner of Queen ' s-road and Middle- All Saints , Town Hall , Pop lar , at 7.30. Stowmarket ... 516 Bourn 1232 North i'hields.. 431 ton-road , Dalston , E., at 8. Beacontree , Green Man , Leytonstone , at 8. Selliv 5C6 Newcastle ... 1712 Hull it°5 Domatic , Surrey Masonic Hall , Camberwell New-road , at 7.50. Clapton , Great Eastern Ilotel , Liverpool-street , E.C , at Holmtirth ... 032 Swadlincote ... 1739 M A RK L O DOK . 7. 8j Duke of Cornwall , Queen ' s Arms , Queen-street , Cheapside , at 7, Crusaders , l^orthamptou Arms , Goswell-road , at 8.30. Louth ...... 712 Bristol Earl of I-athom , Joiner 's Arms , Denmark Hill , S.E., at 8, Earl of Carna rvon , Kensington-park Hotel , Lancaster-road , LODOKS or I NSTRUCTION. East Surrey Lodge of Concord , Grey hound Hotel , Croy don , at 8. Notting-hill , at 8. Richmond ,York s 133 Leeds 306 Saltash i«7' Egyptian , Salutation , Newgate-street , at 7. Earl of Zetland , Royal Edward Hotel , Triangle , Hackney, at 7, Bristol 187 Bristol 336 Penistone ... M 6J Emblematic , St. James 's Restaurant , Piccadilly, at 8. Eup hrates , Green Man , Mansell-street , Whitechapel , c, at 8. Kei ghley 26J Enfield Rose and Crown , Church-street , Edmonton ' Tavern , , at 8. Gavel Club , Freemasons , at 8. SATURDAY . SEPTEMBER 33. Excelsior , Commercial Dock Tavern , Ptough-rd., Rotherhithe . 8. Henley, Three Crowns , North Woolwich , at 8. C RAFT L ODGKS . Enlicld llroxbourne ... 2353 Finsbury, The Bell Hotel , Old Bailey, at 6.30. Kennington , Horns Tavern , Kennington Park , S.E., at 8. 1579 Meltham 149 Kingston ... 1A51 Amersham ... 2421 Florence Nightingale , M. H., William-street , Woolwich , 3nd and Lewis, Fishmongers ' Arms , Hi gh-street , Wood Green , at 7.30. ODGE . 4th Tues., at 7-3». Loyalty, Private Rooms , 206, Mare-street , Hackney, at 8. Starcross ... 444 Sutton 19S2 M ARK L Swanage ... 114 6 HamptonCourt 2087 Broxbourne ... 4aS Islington , Cock Tavern , Hi ghbury, at 7.30. Metropolitan (Victoria), Portugal Hotel , Fleet-street , at 7. J oppa , Boundary Tavern , Aldersgate-street , E.C , at 7.J 0. Queen ' s Westminster , Criterion , Piccadilly, W., at 8. Chislehurst ... 1531 LUDGE or I NSTRUCTION . Kensington , Scarsdale Arms , Edwardes-square , Kensington , 8. Ranelagh , Six Bells, Queen-street , Hammersmith , VV., at 8. Lil y, Station Hotel , Richmond , at 8.30. Royal Standard , Castle Tavern , 81 , Hollo way-road , at 8, Birkenhead ... 478 Mount Ed gcumbe, Crown Tavern , Lambeth-road , S.E. Royal Alfred , Star and Garter , Kew Brid ge, at 8. Nelson , Star and Garter , Fowls-street , Woolwich , at 8, St. James ' s, Gregorian Arms , Jamaica-road , S.E., at 8. New Cross , Chester Arms , Albany-street , N.W., at 8. Selwyn , Montpelier Tavern , Choumert-road , Peckham , at 8. SOUTH KENSINGTO N New Finsbury Park , Hornsey Wood Tav., Finsbury Park , at 8. Stability, Masons ' Hall Tavern , Masons ' -a venue , at 6. Pilgrim (German language), Guildhal l Tavern , Gresham-street , Temperance , Railway Tavern , New Cross-road , at 8. E.C , ist and 3rd Tues., at 6.30. The Abbey, The Town Hall , Westminster , 7.30 till 9.30. LADIES ' DENTAL INSTITUTION AND ASSOC , Prince Frederick William Eagle Tavern , , Clifton- oad , Maida United Pilgrims , Surrey M.H., Camberwell New-road, at 7.to. Regit, by Professor PART RIDGB , Ex L.D.S., Surgeon Dentist Vale, at 8. Woodgrange , Princess Alice Hotel , Forest Gate , E„ at 8. (lato of Royal College of Surgeons), Royal Naval College , Greenwich Hospital Schools , at 8, Eastern Star Chapter , Hcicules Tavern , Leadenhall-street , 2nd Robert Burns , Old King ' s Arms , Poland-street , W. and 4th Fri., at 7. SUSSEX HOUSE, 43, SUSSEX PLACE, South Middlesex , Beaufort House , Walham Green S Chaptir Prince of Wales Hotel , .W., at 7,30 Hornsey , , Eastbourne-te rrace , I H O LD B UOMVTOH R OAD , S.AV. Southwark , Sir Garnet Wolseley, Rotherhithe New-road , at 8. Bishop's-road , Paddington , W„ at 8. Wandsworth , St. Mark 's School-room , Battersea Rise, S.W., 8 Lil y of Richmond Chapter , Greyhound Hotel , Richmond , at 8. Superior Artificial Teeth aud Scientific Dentis try only. Yarborough , Green Dragon , Stepney, at 8. Mount Sion Chapter , Royal Edward Hotel , Triangle , Hackney, Camden Chaptir , The Moorgate , Moorgate-street , at 8. 2nd and 4th Fri., at 7.30. Reduced Charges Mondays , Wednesdays , and Friday s, the Earl of Carnarvon Chaptir , Ladbroke Hall , Notting Hill , at 8, Pythagorean Chapter , Dover Castle , Broadway, Deptford , at 8. other throe days being set apart both . lor Ladies an d Uonue ; 0} Metropolitan Chaptir , White Hart , Abchurch-lane. at i.to. Star Chapter , Stirling Castle Hotel , Church-st., Camberwell , 8. mon at the usual professional Foes. Dental Surgeon s Strawbe rry H ill Chatter , Greyhound Hotel . Richmond , S.W, L.D.S. diploma (Royal Collego ot Surgeons) in attend an ce WEDNESDAY , SEPTEMBER so daily, assisted by thoroughly practical mechanical Dontisw- SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER2 3. The American system \>ya specialist. Gas daily by M.B..t;.B" C RAFT L O DOK S. consulta tion* C RAFT L O DOK . L.D.8. Kng. Experienced lady present. All 1378 London Tavern. free. Prospectus forwarded. , Burdett Coutts , 1679, Henry Muggerid ge, Anderton ' s Hotel. 13 83, Corinthian , George Hotel , Cubitt Town. To distinguish this , tho ori ginal , association from unscr upO" 1634, Eccleston , Criterion. R O YAL A RCH C HAPTER S . lous imitators in the same road in South Kensingt on, DOT 0 3241, Cordwainer Ward , Cannon-street Ilotel . 176, Caveac , Albion Tavern. before entering address and name-p late of Bro. H. F. P_tnT» J» *" 3366, Cator , Public Hall , Beckenham, 1622, Rose, Surrey Masonic Hall. (opposite London and Provincial Bank).