occasion. The Rev. Dr. Naylor, of Wakefield , Provincial LODGE HISTORIES. Grand Chaplain, preached an excellent sermon, from 1 Peter xvii. 26—" Honour all men, love the brotherhood, THE LODGE OF PROBITY, No. 61 fear God, honour the King." The Provincial Grand Organist (Bro. Walton , of Leeds) sang " Comfort ye my 354) . (Continued from page people," in excellent style, supported by a Bro. Sugden we have alread mentioned, the records of this Lodge and the choir. Tho proceedings of the day terminated AS y from 1822 up to 1847 have been lost, and accord- with a dinner, harmony and brotherly love prevailing, ic ingly very meagre details of its doings during that being really " the Masons' holiday." Several local period are forthcoming. Every available source has been dignitaries of the Craf t were present at the proceedings. drawn upon to supply the missing link, but, as may be On 23rd October 1844, the half-yearly meeting of expected , not very much has been accomplished. The Provincial Grand Lodge was held , under the banner of the records of Provincial Grand Lodge have, however, sup- Probity Lodge. The Right Hon. the Earl of Mexborough plied something, and this, with other matter, is included P.G.M. presided , and he was supported by upwards of in Chapter XII. of Bro. Crossley s History. At one part two hundred brethren—a goodly assemblage for that of the period referred to great depression appears to have period, we consider. On this occasion two very handsome reigned among the members, and it is a wonder the Lodge silver vases were presented to the Deputy Provincial did not cease to exist. The returns at the beginning of Grand Master (Bro. Ohas. Lee), who in acknowledgment 1822 show that there were 20 subscribing members, which specially thanked the members of the Probity Lodge, number varied from time to time, going as low as five, by whom the idea of the presentation had been first whilst in 1847 thero was the goodly roll of 62. mooted. In recognition of the toast, Success to the A curious and humorous entry appears in the Provincial Probity Lodge, which was proposed by the Provincial Grand Lodge records of 1827, which goes to show the Grand Master, it was stated that the Lodge had then sixty position some of the members of Probity considered their members on its roll. Lod ge held. From this it appears that Bro. C. Whiteley, On the 3rd January 1848 , Provincial Grand Lodge again of Halifax, had written to a Brother at Wakefield, in some- held its meeting under the banner of the Probity Lodge, what un-Masonic terms, besides holding out a threat " to on which ocaasion Bro. Lee D.P.G.M. presided. In 1849. lay the conduct of the Provincial Grand Lodge before the a Lodge of Instruction was formed , meetings to be held Lodge of Probity." These matters the brethren assembled every second Wednesday succeeding regular Lodge night. in Provincial Grand Lodge considered " as an evidence At the same time a desire was expressed to re-open the that Bro. C. Whiteley must have altogether forgotten the Chapter of Sincerity, and steps were taken accordingly, for respect he owes to this Provincial Grand Lod ge, as this it is recorded that at the next meeting £10 was voted Lodge would think it highly derogatory to its dignity to to be applied towards the restoration of the Chapter. About answer for its proceedings to any Provincial Lodge what- this time also a Lodge Building Fund was formed , so that ever." This record may well be termed " humorous," but everything points to increased interest and activity at this no doubt there were brethren in those days—even if there particular period. are not still some among us—who would feel quite In 1849 a dispensation was granted, enabling the Lodge justified in asserting themselves in an equally officious to attend the funeral of an old member—Bro. Christopher manner. Rawson—in association with which record is appended an In 1837 Probity lost its companion Lodge of Halifax— extract from a speech by this esteemed Brother, delivered the Lodge of Harmony, which was removed to Hudders- at the laying of the foundation stone of the Halifax Literary field , " where it has since had a prosperous career." This and Philosophical Society's Hall. The ceremony does not separation, after harmonious relations in the same town appear to have been a Masonic one, but Bro. Rawson's for some fifty years, did not break the friendship between the speech was eminently Masonic, and is fittingly introduced two bodies, as is evidenced from one of the earliest records in the records of his Lodge. The 22nd September 1851 in the next minute book of the Lodge of Probity, where, was a special day for Yorkshire Freemasonry, a special under date 3rd January 1848, it is stated that a Brother meeting of Grand Lodge of England being then held at Peace, from the Harmony Lodge, took the chair, and being Bradford, on which occasion the M.W.G.M. Lord Zetland assisted by several other brethren from his Lodge went presided, and the foundation stone of St. George's Hall was through the opening and closing laid with Masonic honours. Between 30 and 40 ceremonies of the three F members degrees. From this it would appear the Probity—which of Probity were present on this occasion, and one of its we have seen was at all times ready to render help to members—Bro. Lawrence Bramley—was appointed Pro- others—was not al ways averse to receive it also. vincial Grand Senior Warden . In July 1838 an important event was celebrated—th e In January 1852 Probity once more entertained Pro- Centenary of the Lodge's existence. It was not then vincial Grand Lodge, as it has done on subsequent customary to grant Centenary Warrants, as is now done. occasions. In the following November the Mayor but it is recorded.that a dispensation was issued for the of Halifax invited the Lodge to join in a procession brethren to walk in procession to the Parish Church , to to the memory of the departed Bro, Field Marshal celebrate the event. An account of the proceedings on this the Duke of Wellington. A number of brethren ac- important occasion appears in the Freemasons ' Quarterly cepted the invitation , and attended a public funeral Revieiu for September 1838, and this account is embodied in service at the Parish Church . At a meeting of Provincial the Lodgo History before us. From it we gather that the Grand Lodge (6th July 1853) a letter was read from Grand Provincial Grand Master it was fully, willingly, and ably given. Bro. Beach announced hoped that the appointment of the worthy Senior Warden that tho Senior and Junior Vice-Presidents of the Board (of Probity) as Provincial Grand Sword Bearer would be of Benevolence who had been nominated by the brethren accepted as the olive branch of peace by the Lodge. This were Bros. James Brett and C. A. Cottebrune, and as complimentary appointment is all the more marked those brethren were the only brethren nominated, he de- because it had not been customary in the Province of clared them duly elected. The twelve Past Masters nomi- West Yorkshire for such a post to bo given to any Brother nated for tho Board of Benevolence were :— not a Past Master. Bro. BrowD , William Peter .... . 90 Since this time the Lodge has always been to the fore in Bunker, James ...... 1158 taking part in public affairs and has well maintained the Chapman , George B. 27 , .....- - - - - famous. Among Cnndy, George A. 901 energy for which it has always been Dairy, Charles ...... 141 other events in which the Probity Lodge took a part may Grieve, James Burgess - - - . . . 1351 be mentioned the laying of the foundation stone of All Haslip, Lewis Christopher ....813 Souls' Church (April 1856), of the Soworby Bridge Town Langley, George R. - ...183 Hall (May 1856), tho corner stone of St. Augustine's Read , George ...... 5H Sbedd , Ebenezer ...... 276 Church (1873). Taylor, Robert J. ------144 (To be continued.) Wood ward, Alfred Cooper - . . . 1538 and as only* twelve were required, he declared these brethren duly elected. Bro. the Rev. 0. J. Martyn P.G.C. —Most Worshipful Grand Master in the chair,—Before UNITED GRAND LODGE . the report of the Board of Benevolence is put, I should like to propose one vote, which I am sure will obtain the npHE Quarterly Communication of Unittd Grand Lodge approval of every member of this Grand Lodge; it is that -*¦ of Free and Accepted Masons of England was held the hearty thanks of this Grand Lodge be given to on Wednesday evening at Freemasons' Hall. Bro. W. W. Bro. Brett and Bro. Cottebrune, tho Senior and Junior Beach , M.P., Prov. Grand Master of Hants and the Isle of Vice-Presidents of the Board of Benevolence, for the kind Wight presided ; Bro. the Earl of Euston Prov. Grand attention and the constant and unwearied perseverance Master Norths and Hunts acted as Deputy Grand Master ; with which for many years past they have attended the Bro. Hu«h D. Sandeman Past District Grand Master of meetings of the Board of Benevolence. It is all very well Bengal , as Past Grand Master ; Bro. Sir Victor Hedworth for us to talk about our grand Masonic Charity, and tho Williamson as Senior Warden, and Bro. the Hon. W. W. way in which it is dispensed , and ifc is all very well to Vernon P.G.J.W. as Grand Junior Warden. After the plume ourselves on the way we relieve, month after month, formal opening, the minutes of tho Quarterly Communica- candidates who appear before us for help, but it is tion of 4th Sep tember were read and confirmed. Sir mainly to those, who, month after month , attend the Henry Aaron Isaacs, Lord Mayor of London, then rose. Board of Benevolence that our thanks are due, for the He said I beg leave to nominate our Illustrious Brother constant and unwearied attention they pay to those meet- the Prince of Wales to be the Most Worshipful Grand ings. I therefore propose our hearty thanks to Master of Freemasons for the ensuing year. Happy for Bro. Brett and Bro. Cottebrune, the Senior and Junior me—indeed , I may say happy for this Lodge, and happy Vice-Presidents of the Board of Benevolence for for the Craft—the nominor of such a nominee is perfectly their constant and unwearied attention to tho independent of the aids of oratory or rhetoric, inasmuch as Board of Benevolence for many years past. the name of our Most Worshipful Grand Master is engraven The Earl of Euston seconded the motion, which was upon tho heart of every true Mason . Lord Bacon said , carried nem con . The next business was the consideration " Princes are like to heavenly bodies which cause of the report of the Board of Benevolence, the full text of good or evil times, and which have much venera- which we gave last week. Bro. Robert Grey, President, tion and no rest." If I were asked to point to rose and said that beforo moving that the recommendations a Prince who in all history has earned and deservedly fro m the Board of Benevolence be confirmed , he would enjoyed more veneration than others, I should point wish to call the attention of Grand Lodge to certain to our Most Worsh ipful Grand Master. If I were irregularities that occurred, as far as the Board wss able to asked to point to the Prince who has least rest, whose know, in the petitions that were set before the Board of mind is most occupied by good works, whose heart is Benevolence, and he ventured to think that that was the moved by a desire to serve his fellow creatures, I should first time that it could be laid before the wholo Craft. again point to His Royal Highnoss our Most Worshipful According to Section 244, when a petition came before the Grand Master. Most Worshipful Grand Master in the Board from a Lodge, the Lodge which recommended the chair, I feel I need say no more, and I formally nominate petitioner should state that " We, the undersigned, the tho Most Worshipful Grand Master for the present to be Master, Wardens, and majority of tho members our Grand Master for the ensuing year. Brother Sherriff of the Lodge, in open Lodge assembled," recom- Harris—Most Worshipful Master in the chair, I have great mend the case. Frequently petitions came before the pleasure in nominating for the post of Grand Treasurer for Board of Benevolence signed by the Master and Wardens the ensuing year a brother whose name is known through- and one or two of the brethren. No doubt it was an in- out the length and breadth of the land—Broth er Augustus advertence on the part of the Lodge. Surely they could Henry Glossop Harris—a m ember of the London County not think that the Master and Wardens carried the whole Council , and of Drury Lane, Covent Garden, and other weight of the Lodge, or that that was sufficient. In fact theatres. He has been for many years a Freemason, having they were not the majority, and although the Board had been initiated, passed, and raised in the St. Clair Lodge, not absolute proofs of it they believed that was the case. No. 349, Edinburgh , in 1875 ; he afterwards joined the Now that he had called attention to the matter, he hoped they would conform to the Constitution in that particular. withdraw it, and he refused to do so. Under those He hoped that no harm had happened to any petitioner in circumstances it was quito clear that there had been a that respect, but certainly it could do them no good if their resignation on the part of this brother ; he had communi- case was recommended by so few members of their Lodge. cated it to the Lodge, and that, ipso facto , made the He vrovild now move that the several recommendations of resignation, whether the Lodge accepted it or not, and the the Board of Benevolenco be confirmed by Grand Lodge. Lodge had nothing to do with it. Under those circum- The motion that the report be received and entered on the stances, the ruling that there was no withdrawal, he minutes, moved by Brother Thomas Fenn, having been thought, proceeded on an entire misconception of the case. carried, Brother Fenn said ho would like to oxplatn to the Therefore, as the facts stood , the resignation , he thought, brethren that the electric light with which the Temple was did take effect, and that the action of the District Grand now illuminated, for the first time, was quite of a temporary Master could not be su pported, and that this Grand Lodge and experimental nature. It was only that night at must hold that he was wrong. He, therefore, begged to 5 o'clock that the connection was made with the works of move that the appeal be allowed, and the decision of the the Metropolitan Electric Supply Association, whose works District Grand Master be reversed, and the Grand Lodge were close at the back of Freemasons' Hall. The brethren declare that the resignation of Bro. Dawson communicated would see they were by no means complete, nor was the to the Lodge virtually caused his resignation of the Lodge. light so brilliant as it might be. He hoped on the next Bro. Thomas Fenn in seconding the motion said, Grand occasion of the meeting of Grand Lodge it would be found Lodge after its former decision could not come to any other to the great advantage of the brethren , and would bo an conclusion. Bro. J. S. Cumberland said, taking it from addition to their comfort. Unfortunately they would see tho ruling of the Grand Registrar, once a brother sent in that some of the lights were not perfect, and one in parti- his resignation it was final. Although between the send- cular which happened to be over the portrait of the Most ing in of the resignation and the meeting of his Lodge an Worshipful Grand Master was not alight. But all those opportunity might occur for doing so, he had no power to things would bo set right in a very short time. Brother withdraw it. If the brother wished to remain a member of Philbrick, Q.O., Grand Registrar, then brought up the the Lodge he must be re-proposed and balloted for. appeal :— After some remarks by Bro. the Rev. Dr. Smyth, P.G.C., By Bro. Henry Godber P.M. of the Victoria in Burma Lodge, Bro. Philbrick said he had been appealed to to make a No. 832, Rangoon, against a ruling of the District Grand statement of Masonic law besides that which was required Master of Burma , dismissing his complaint against the said by the case in hand. At the same time, having listened Lodge for permitting Bro. Joseph Dawson P.M. to withdraw to the remarks of the brother who had first spoken , he his resignation of membership of the Lodge, which had ri ht and true course was been regularly announced in writing to the Seoretary and thought in his case the g pursued , entered on the minutes. viz. : that the brethren who had resigned in open Lodge had to submit to their names being balloted for again, Brother Philbrick said the ruling of the District Grand tho fees of the Lodge were remitted, and they resumed Master against which this appeal was brought was this :— the status of members among their brethren. It was " Ruling, 9th June 1889, that these was no confirmation of always bad to quote onesel f as an authority. From the the minutes accepting Bro. Dawson's withdrawal ; in fact, moment a member in the Lodge said "I resign," his though Brother Dawson tendered his resignation it was membership was ended, and a line was struck. That was never accepted by the Lodge; it was, therefore, never in the dividing line. Of course a brother might repent of form according to the bye-laws of the Lodge, and retiring ; he might write a letter • but if he communicated therefore the District Grand Master dismissed the it to the Lodge, of course it was beyond his own control ; appeal." Now he (Bro. Philbrick) could not help thinking when be had communicated it to the Lodge, then, the line that the question which the District Grand Master had to was drawn, and he could not become a member again, solvo in this appeal was entirely answered by his own except under such circumstances as had been alluded to ruling. It had been ruled by his (Bro. Philbrick's) dis- by Bro. Smyth. That was, he thought, a very intelligible tinguished, and, he was sorry to say, deceased predecessor, and clear rule to be laid down ; it avoided diffic ulties ; but Bro. Mclntyre, and it had always been held as accepted it was exactly in accordance with what every one would law, that Masonry being a voluntary Society, the moment understand when he said if he as a commercial man wrote a brother announced his resignation and communicated it and said, " You have the offer of certain matters," and to his Lodge he ceased to bo a member of the Lodge. It the person to whom he wrote back had said, "I was customary to accompany the resignation with terms accept the offer," that was a bargain. If the person said, asking the Lodge to accept it, and often—usually—with " I disclaim it," and wrote to disclaim of his own motion, expressions of good feeling and regard and attachment to why then he had effectively disclaimed it. Bro. James the Lodge. But those were individual matters which did Lewis Thomas, with diffidence, begged to differ fro m what not affect the status of a brother as a member of the had fallen from Grand Registrar. He agreed with him Lodge; he had a right to withdraw on signifying his that were the resignation was accepted the withdrawal intention to the Lodge; and when he withdrew, and said from membership should stand. But the brother should he withdrew, and signified it to the Lodge, it was no longer have the power and liberty to withdraw his resignation in the power of the Lodge to retain him against his wish until the meeting of tho Lodge. It seemed to him a com- as a member of the Lodge for a single day. That monsense view of the case. Until a resignation was ruling was clearly laid down by Bro. Mclntyre in 1874, accepted, he did not think it was final. The motion of following a long succession of precedents ; it was referred the Grand Registrar was then put, and carried, and Grand to in the record of the Proceedings of Grand Lodge of that Lodge was closed. day. I remember, as appears by the paper he (Brother Mclntyre) said something to the same effect—to the effect that he concurred in that ruling. Here the brother who was about to retire from the Lodge wrote, on the 29th H.R.H. the Duke of Cambridge has consented to preside June 1889, to the Secretary : " Dear Sir and Brother, at a Festival Dinner, on 11th December next, at the Hotel From what has lately transpired in the Lodge I have no Metropole, in aid of the funds of the Bethnal Green Free other alternative than to tender my resignation of member, Library. This Library depends entirely for its support ship, which I trust will be accepted with regret, by the upon voluntary effort. His Royal Highness will be sup- end of this month." That was communicated to the ported by members of both Houses of Parliament and other Lodge 832 at their next regular meeting. Of course the influential friends of the institution. brother was not present ; he resigned on the 31st of January, two days before tho date of the letter. That was entered on the minutes ; so that the brother de facto ceased The Borough of Greenwich Lod ge, No. 2332, will be to be a member of the Lodge. Afterwards some of the consecrated on Wednesday next, the 11th instant, at the brethren desired that he might reconsider his determina- Masonic Rooms, William the Fourth , East Greenwich. tion. Of course it was too lato as far as membership of The Grand Secretary, Brother Colonel S. H. Clerke, who the Lodge was concerned , and then they passed a resolu- will be assisted by several of the Grand Officers, will tion that he should come back to the Lodge, that he should conduct the ceremony, which is fixed to take place at not cease to be a member, and that he should withdraw 4 p.m. his resignation. The resolution had not been communi- cated and it was not a matter for the Lodge to express FUNERALS properly carried out and personally attended , its in London and Country, by Bro. G-. A. HUTTON, 17 Newcastle feelings upon—they expressed a wish that he should Street, Strand , W.C. Monuments erected. Valuations made . he wa3 acquainted with the German and French languages, MASONIC ANTIQUITY ; possessed an excellent library, was a friend of Dr. Crucifix , BROTHER GOULD'S NEWLY was appointed by the Doctor as his executor, and for two ASSUMED Bro. Faudel virtuall CHAMPIONSHIP FOR. years after Dr. Crucifix demised, y edited the Masonic Magazine, or whatever us name was. Br BBO. JACOB NORTON. And this will account for his knowing, as early as 1853, what no other English Mason seems to have known before (Continued from page 355). 1866, when Bro. Findel's English edition was first printed, belief and disbelief is independent of human will, viz. , that our Masonry was not ancient. AS { I cannot blame Bro. Gould for his *' new departure," Our acquaintance ripened into friendshi p. During my as the Editor of the Freemason " called it, but when he subsequent annual visits to England I spent many evenings undertook to convert others to his changed belief, he ought at Bro. Faudel's bouse, in Regent's Park. In the Spring to have furnished better reasons than he did in his Com- of 1857 I met there Dr. Marks, who, in tho courso of mentary on the Masonic Poem and in his Glasgow address. conversation, told us that in a preface to a copy of tho Briefly, Bro. Hayter Lewis, in November 1886 informed " Zohar " he once found the Hiramic legend , but he could the Quatuor Coronati Lodge, that Professor D. Marks had not remember in what edition ho saw it. Bro. Faudel seen an Arabic MS., in Hebrew characters, about seven then turned to me, with a smile, and said, " So, after all , years ago, in which the Hiramic legend was given, and I was mistaken." Bro. Lewis added ;— Now, I confess that Dr. Marks always had an exception- " I have since thon been informed that a MS., which seems to be ably high character for truthfulness. It would therefore be of the character above referred to by Dr. Marks, is said to have been wrong for me to charge him with inventing his statements. ia the Cambridge University Library, and very possibly may bo the Bnt, on the other hand, it is possible that the " Zohar " ho actual one to which he refers." saw may have been printed after 1730, and the writer of This theory of Professor Hayter Lewis Bro. Gould ts preface may have been a Mason. And as to the MS. attacked, in the Philadelphia Keijst one of 4th December which he saw about; ten years ago, I verily believe that ho 1886. I was informed privately that while Dr. Marks saw a forged copy ; the said MS. may have sheen manu- claimed to have seen the Arabic MS. in the Bodleian factured in the 18th or even in the 19th century . Library, upon inquiry no such MS. was to be found there. Dr. Marks is doubtless a tip top Hebrew scholar, but it Recently, however, Bro. Gould has changed his opinion ; does not follow that he is also a tip top expert in ju dging the fi rst reason he gave in his Commentary of the Masonic the difference between a genuine and forged MS. Every or " Regius Poem " is as follows : - one knows that from tho earliest time MSS. have been " About ten years ago an Arabic MS. came to the notice oi forged. The book called the " Zohar " is a forgery - It Professor Marks ....This work referred to a sign or password was ascribed to tho pen of Rabbi Shimon Ben Yechnai, known to the Masonic brotherhood , each letter beiDg an initial of a who lived in the 2nd century. But Dr. Graetz, iu his separate word , which word makes up the sentence, 'We have found History of the Jews, proved that it was manu factured in our Lord Hiram.' The title of the M.S., Dr. Marks says, has passed ont tho middle of the 13th century (See Masonic Magazine, of his memory, but he belives it was an introduction to the Sunnah , and the date he assigns to it is that of the 14th century . Tho book Vol . VII. p 528). Dr. Krause, tho great Masonic sceptic, was found by him, to the best of his recolleotion , in tho Bodleian was imposed upon at York, early in this century, with a Library, and he adds, 'I made out its meaning readily, inasmuch as Charter alleged to have been copied from King Athelstan's the passage referred to Masonry, which, by the bye, it traced up to original Latin copy of his Masons' Charter, which was tho Patriarchs, if not to Adam himself." (Regius Commentary, p 13.( confirmed in 1806 by somebody who called himsel f " Stone- As I havo in a measure been instrumental in directing house. ' Not many years sinco, tho late Bro. Woodford the investi gation of the Cambridge MS. referred to by got hold of an old Masonic MS., on which v, as inscribed Bro. Hay ter Lewi?, I will first furnish evidence that no the name of Inigo Jones, with a date A.D. 1610, but it is such a MS. ever existed in Cambridge. known now to have been manufactured iu the middle of First, iu tho Freemason of 1874, page 584, Bro. Hughan the 18th century. The Rev. Bro. Kira of Canada exhibited stated that ho had read an article by Bro. Jacob Norton, a Masonic MS. in 1860, written in Scarborough, York- stating that tho Rev. George Oliver, in his " Freemason 's shire, dated 1505. As soon as I saw a printed copy thereof, Treasury," said , that Desaguliers and Anderson obtained in 1873, I at once pronounced it a 1705 MS., and not of the .Hiramic legend fro m idle tales taken out of the Jewish 1505 ; and when the said MS. was produced , it proved Targums, which were published in London, A.D. 1715, that I was right, that a good fi gure 7 was changed into a 5 from a MS. in the University Library, at Cambridge. (read my letter in the Canadian draftsman of March 1874, Iltnce Bro. Hughan urged Bro. Woodford to make in- p 89). The Malcolm Charter, the Cologne Charter, and quiry into the case. A f ew days after the above was the Frederick the Great Charter aro also Masonic forgeries. published Bro. Wcodford received from mo a similar Wo see now that forged MSS. have deceived scholars, request for inquiry . On page 610 of the same volume of doctors and clergymen. And as the strongest reasons tho Freernason is the following reply :— exist about the alleged antiquity of the Hiramic legend , I " Bro. Hughan's note has anticipated Bro. Norton's, so we do not must conclude that Dr. Marks, like many other scholars, deem it needful to publish it ....We are authorised to state was deceived by a forged MS., and I think that if the that Bro. Woodford is at this moment engaged in inquiries at the above arguments were submitted to Dr. Marks' considera- Cambridge "University and at the British Museum, endeavouring to tion , that he would himself admit the Vtrif y Dr. Oliver's original statement." possibility of having made such a mistake. Oa page 719 of the same volume I find as follows :— The next argument of Bro. Gould rests upon the poem " Some reference has recently been made by Bro. Hughan and called " Urbanitatis ," which, according to the opinion of Bro. Norton to some tales from the Talmud , published in 1715 , and its editor, Mr. Furnival was written in about 1460 and a alluded to b Dr. Oliver. I have had a long , , y search made. No such hundred lines of which poem the author of the Reg a book ....exists , at any rate of that date [but he heard] that ius such a book was published at Amsterdam (not in London) in Vtl&." poem welded on to his own poem. This poem was designed to teach good manners and the following are And promised to make further inquiry. On pace , specimens 75 of of the manners it taught, viz. :— Vol . VIII of the Freemason (1875) Bro. Lewis may read as follows :— " When yon come before a lord take off your cap or hood, and fall on your knee twice or thrice. Keep your cap off till you are told to "In answer to Bro. Hughan, Mr. Bernsley, the Librarian of put it on. Hold your chin up. Look the Lord in tho face. Keep Cambridge University, tells me there ia no legend to be traced. hands and feet still. Don't spit and snot. Break wind qnietly. Indeed , it could not well be in the Targums. Oliver's statement is Behave well when yon go into the hall. . . See that your hands are therefore incorrect." clean and your knife sharp. Don' t clutch the beat bit. Keep your In other words, Oliver invented the story about hands from dirtying the table cloth, and don't wipo yonr nose on the it, &o." Cambrid ge MS. Hence Bro. Hayter Lewis must there- fore give up the idea that Dr. Marks ever saw such a MS. And again, in the Masonic Poem, are the following lines, at Cambridgre. which I give from a modern version, viz.:— And now for another statement made by Dr. Marks. " By old time written, I find But 1 must preface by stating that I made the acquaint- That the prentice should be of gentle kind, ance of the late Bro. Henry Faudel, of the firm of Faudel And BO, sometimep, great lord s' blood and Phillips, in Newgate-street, in 1853, when he told me Took this gemetry that is foil good ." that Masonry was not ancient. Bro. Faudel was a member Mr. Furnival, the editor of " Urbanitatis," remarked on of the Grand Stewards' Lodge, was Grand Deacon in 1846, the above lines :—" I should like to see the evidence of a lord's son, having become a working Masnn and dwelling that the Grand Lodge would not allow Lodges to comer soven years with his Master, hys craft to learne." Our the 2nd and 3rd degrees before 1725, hence if the three Bro. Gould , ho\v3ver, deduced fro m tho fact of the at tach- desrrees had beon an old " inheritance ," tho Lodges would ment of the poem called " Urbanitatis " to the Ma3o:i:c never have submitted to being deprived of their time the Poem, that there must have existed at that time a Masonic immemorial privilege for a moment. Second , when Guild composed wholly of non-operatives, or Speculative Grand Lodge repealed that law in 1725 but very few Masons, for whose instruction in good behaviour the Lodges availed themselves of it. This was one of the " Urbanitatis " Poem was tacked on to tho Regius Poem, arguments of Bro. Gould in the Keystone of 1886, he lie says :— stated that even as late as 1752 there was still a Lodge in England whose W.M. was only a Fellow Craft. And " The conolusion , therefore, to which it seems to un wo ;iro directed by the evidence is, that the peraona to whom tlio u»xt «f t*vj third , if the mere fact (supposing it to be a fact), that Etgius MS. wa3 sung or recited were a guild or fraternity from whom because there was no murmur against the three degroea all but the memory or traditions of it3 auoient trade ha 1 dopartod." after 1717, is to be received as a proof that the three In short, becauso the " Urbanitatis " Poem was tacked on degrees were an old inheritance , then Bro. MacCalla may to the Masonic Poem, Bro. Gould came to tho conclusion with equal reason prove that Templarism is an old that a " Speculative Lodge " existed in the 15th century. inheritance ; Bro. Yarker may prove that Memphisism is But according to my way of reasoning, I think the case was an old inheritance ; Bro. Edwin A. Sherman may prove directly the reverse. I have no doubt that tho author of that Uosy Orossism was inherited from Robert Bruce, and tho " Urbanitatis " designed his poem for the instruction of other members of that " school " (as Bro. Gould styled tho most rude, ill behaved , and dirtiest class in tho com- them) may prove that every moonshine Rite or Degree that munity, who had not sense enough to take off a hat in the has been palmed off on credulous Masons from the presence of a nobleman, who were accustomed to spit and beginning, up or doivn, to the inventiou of the Mystic snot when in company with their betters, who used to Shrine and the American Masonic something known as clutch the best bit when eating with others from the same " No. 101," are all old inheritances. To which I may add tablo, who used to wipe their noses with the table cloth , Hiram Abiff' s monument, and St. John the Evangelist's &c, &o. Hence, if the author of the Masonic Poem was Grand Mastership, when upwards of ninety years of age, not sure that a large portion , at least , of the Masons of his If , therefore, my good Bro. Gould wants to convert us to day were not equally dirty, rude and ill-mannered with his new embraced belief he must furnish better argu- those above described, he would never have insulted the ments than he yet has done ; and until then I must con- Masonic fraternity by tacking on the Poem " Urbanitatis " tinue to believe that neither " Speculative Masonry " nor to his own. The fact that he did so proves to my mind Masonic Degrees existed before 1717 . conclusively that the Regius Poem was intended for the BOSTON, U.S. 28th October 1889. instruction of a Guild, composed, in a large measuro at least, of anything but well behaved gentlemen. And with regard to the question which puzzled Mr. Fur- nival, about the allusion of the Masonic poet to the " old iWbftuavg . time written ," that " some times great Lord s blood took this gemetry, &c." The poet did not say that in the 15th cen- - tury thoro were among Masons members who could bo'ist BROTHER JOHN LAVER, P.M. 211. of having descended from great lords, but refers to BY the sudden death of this highly respected brother the 15 old time written." Hence, ho doubtless referred to his St. Michael's Lodge, No. 211, has lost another of its most own invention about tho sons of the Egyptian nobilit y, devoted members, while the Craft in him will miss one of whom Euclid taught " gemetry," and that is all he meant. its most consistent supporters. Brother Layer died on In Bro. Gould's lecture, ab Glasgow, he produced iresh Thursday, the 28th ultimo, at bis residence, Sutherland arguments in favour of his new theory. He said :— Gardens, Paddington. He was initiated in the St. M*ch- " But a papor by Profrasor Hajtor Lewis—' Scotch. Masons' marks ael's Lodge, in the year 1855, at its then headquarters, compared with those of other countries '—read before tho British the Blue Boar, High Holborn. He filled tho chair of A.roh£oologieal Association , at its recent session in Glasgow, could bo No. 211 in the year 1860, and it was during his year that deemed by many persons to have gone a long way towards reinstating ge removed to the hostelry where it the old belief or tradition." the St. Michael's Lod now meets,—the Albion, Aldersgate Street. Bro. John Here follows a long string of conjectures, inferences, and Laver, since the death of his old comrade Brother Charles so forth , but which may be reduced to two points. First, Greenwood , has filled the position of Father of his Lodge. that in the 13th century was introduced , with the early He was held in the highest esteem by his brother members, pointed style of Gothic, an entirely different method of who invariably gave full consideration to any suggestion finishing the surface, and that the source of this method he thought fit to offer. His funera l took place on Wednes- was apparently from the East. Second, that Masons' day, at the Old Churchyard, Walthamstow, in a family marks do not appear to have been commonly used in Europe grave that contains the remains of his father. Amongst before late in the twelfth century. those who attended to pay a last tribute of affection to a But, in the first place, I heard from an eye witness that worthy man were his son , Mr. Francis Laver, Messrs. the stones of the old Roman aqueducts have Masons' marks R. H. Aveling and Charles Capper (sons-in-law), Mr. R. on thorn ; and second, what has the " Pointed Style " and Sedgwick (executor). Mr. H. Stephens (solicitor), Mr. F. Masons' marks to do with Soeculative Masonry ? I have Harvey and Mr. Robert Davey (representing Messrs. asked two stonecutters, a German and an Englishman, why Peters and Sons, the firm with which our deceased brother they marked the stone they wrought, and the answers in was associated). St. Michael's Lod ge was represented by both cases were, " that in case of any fault the overseer its W.M. Bro. Henry Lindtield , and by Bros. Alfred Green tnisht know whoso work it was." If Bro. Lewis would P. M. (Treasurer) and W. W. Morgan P.M. Several of take the trouble to question any stonecutter about making our late Bro. Laver's tenants (he hold some house property marks on the stones, he would receive the same answer I at Walthamstow) also were in attendance to pay their last received. Now, I want Bro. Lewis, to inform me by what respects to a kind and considerate landlord. method of reasoning ho came to tho conclusion that thousands of years ago Masons had different reasons for marking their stone than Masons to-day have ? But that ALL. is not all. In the 13th century the " Pointed Style " was BRO. WILLIAM B known iu Germany, aud German stonecutters also mado T HE remains of the late Bro. Ball , of tho Stockwell Lodge marks on the stones m the 13th century . But for all that and Chapter, No. 1339, were interred on Tuesday last, the Bro. Speth has proved tha t the German Masons knew 3rd inst., at Kensal Green (the oldest Cemetery around nothing about secret sigus, words, secret initiation , or any London), In addition to the relatives of the deceased , there kind of Speculative Masonry. Hence, Masons' marks were present Bros. A. G. Boswell W.M., H. Moss P.M., furnish no evidence of the existence of Speculative Masonry E. H. Minns S.W., Frances P.P.G. D. Surrey P.M. Secre- before the year 1717. tary, and several other members of tho Lod ge. At the The last argument (as far as I can understand) of close of tho funeral service, the family and Ma3onic Bro. Gould is based upon a supposition that the three brethren gathered round the grave and dropped their degrees after 1717 were received without a murmur, sprigs of acacia on the coffin. One brother was the bearer hence the said degrees must have been inherited fro m of a Masonic wreath . The courso of the hi to Bro. B ill's olden times, &c. But in the first place, it is well known life was conducted on true Masonic principles. ROYAL AECH. THE THEATRES, &c. —: :o— ROYAL NAVAL CHAPTE R, No. 59. Vaudeville. —-The success that attended the production of Mr. Buohanan's version of Fielding's novel " Joseph Andrews " was Chapter was ON the 18th ult., an important meeting of this sufficient reason for Mr. Thome to resume tho comedy for his held at the Freemasons' Hall, Great Queen Street, when autumn season, and the reception accorded to it last week proves Comp. Augustus Harris was installed M.E.Z. by the retiring Z, the correctness of the genial manager's perception. Additional Comp. Alfred Williams. Amongst those present were Conips. Col. interest is lent to the revival as many of the characters are sustained Townley Caldwell, F. A. Philbrick, Q.C., the Earl of Euston, Sir J. by performers other than the original casto, and they have had the Monokton, Col. Shadwell H. Clerke, and C. F. Matier. At the close advantage of an extended country tour before appearing in London. of the ceremony the brethren repaired to the Great Hal), where a Mr. Frank Gillmore now undertakes the rdle of the hero, with con- rSchercb.6 banquet was supplied by Messrs. Spiers and Pond, tinder siderable ability, and Miss Ella Bannister gives a graceful interpreta- the superintence of Bro. J. Dartnall. tion of the persecuted Fanny ; Miss Gladys Ffolliott plays Lady Booby with discretion, Miss Sylvia Hodson makes a capital Mistress Slipslop, and Miss Coralie Owen endows the small part of ALL SAINTS' CHAPTER No. 422 Mrs. Adams with much pathos. Another new comer is Mr. O. Harbury , who is very effective as the dignified Sir George Wilson. Of COMPANION ALFRED KIRK was installed M.E.Z. at Gans- course Mr. Thome resumes hi3 inimitable impersonation of Parson borough, on Monday evening, the 25th ult., the other Officers Adams,—he could not well be spared ,—and was greetad with tre- being Comps. F. Baines, F. J. Southby S.E., Wright S.N., Liversidge mendous applause when he made his appearance on the stage. P.S. and Treasurer, W. Mason 1st A.S., Rev. C. E. Laing 2nd A.S, Mr. Fred Thome returns with his olever character sketch of the Scott Janitor. drunken Welsh parson still further delineated. Mr. Blythe also appears again as the Gipsy Jim, and Mr. Cyril Maude as the young beau, Lord Fellamar, enacts the part in a manner that could hardly be surpassed. The same careful stage arrangements and appropriate MARK MASONRY. scenery are presented ; and the new aot drop, by Mr. Walter Hann, representing Windsor Castle from the Thames, was much admired. —:o:— We can safely predict a further run of prosperity for the pieoe, The Half-Yearly Communication of the Grand Lodge of whioh affords an admirable illustration of English life during the Mark Master Masons of England and the Colonies and last century. Dependencies of the British Crown was held on Tuesday St. James's Hall.—We recently paid a visit to the Moore and Burgess Minstrels, at their hall in Piccadilly, and, judging from the last, at the Holborn Restaurant. For some reason, which reception giveu by a good audience to the different artisteB, they we are totally at a loss to understand, we are never fur- remain as popular as ever. Starting in the goood old-fashioned style, nished with the necessary documents whereon to base with songs, comic and sentimental, to be followed in the second part a report of these half-yearly meetings. We may have by miscellaneous items, the present programme thus formed is a something to say on this next week. One feature, how- most attractive one. Suoh popular vocalists as Messrs. Ralph Hunt, Stockwell, Vernon Reed , Leo Kloss, T. Spurr, Walter Hawkins, ever, we have been requested to mention. There were two P. Gaulois, Clement Stewart score well in the sentimental lice, while candidate nominated for the post of Grand Treasurer, the the comio business is well kept going by Messrs. G. W. Moore, Eugene election for which office will take place in June next. The StrattoD , Sam Eaebnrn, T. Somers, T. Birohmore, and Pete Dwight. two candidates are Bro. C. Grilles and Bro. George Gardner. The first part concludes with a grand seleotion from Auber's opera of Bro. Gardner was initiated in the Domatic " Massaniello," whioh is splendidly rendered by the choir and orchestra (Craft) Lodge, of the company. In the second part we have Mr. P. C. Shortis No. 177. He is a founder, P.M. and Secretary of the exhibiting his skill as a banjo and violin player. The music that Chiswick Lodge, No. 2012 ; founder and W.M. of the this gentleman gets out of these two instruments is something to be George Gardner Lodge, No. 2030 ; Z. Kensington Chapter, remembered, and clearly puts Mr. Shortis nearly, if not quite, at the No. 1381 ; I.G. Thistle Mark Lodge, No. 8 ; founder, P.M. top of the tree in this special line. This is followed by a Treasurer Chiswick Mark Lodge, capital song and dance by Mr. T. Somers, and then comes " Sim No. 357 ; P.P.G.D.C. Dimpsey ," given by Messrs. Eugene Stratton, Sam Raebnm, and Middlesex and Surrey ; founder and Treasurer Chiswick Pearce. Signor Benedetto, the male soprano, is certainly worth Lodge of Instruction. Brother George Gardner has also hearing, while the peroration on modern events by Mr. Tom Birch, served thirteen Stewardships to the different Institutions, more is very amusing. Mr. Sam Eaebnrn gives an amusing banjo and is a Vice President. selection of quaint parodies, after which tho entertainment is brought to a close by a laughable sketch, entitled " Military Tactics." We may add that the programme throughout is a capital one, and will repay any one who may go to hear it. ST. WILFRID'S LODGE, No. 209 Rapid progress is being made at Drury Lane with the Christmas AT the installation meeting on Monday, the 11th nit., at Alford, pantomime, which is to be produced on Boxing night. The subject is Bro. Geo. Bosson was installed Master of that Lodge by " Jack and the Beanstalk," which Messrs. Augustus Harris and Bro. G. Green. The appointments were : Bros. W. Mason I.P.M., Harry Nicholls have made very amusing. The following company T. A. Handsley S.W., E. A. Young J.W., Jno. Davies M.O., T. C. has been secured :—Messrs. Harry Nicholls, Herbert Campbell, Dan Johnson S.O., J. E. Mason J.O., G. Green Treasurer, C. Smyth Leno, Chas. Laurie, Brothers Griffiths, George Conquest jun., Secretary, R. Garfit S.D., H. Christian I.G., Burridge O.G. Other Leopold Brothers, Tom Pleon, Walter Stanton, Harry Payne ; and appointments stood over. Several Provincial Officers wero present. the Misses Harriett Vernon , Marie Faudelle, Marie Duggau , Agnes Hewitt, Edith Charteris, Rosie Deering, Sybil Grey, with Mdlle. Zan. fretti and iBnea (the Flying Dancer). The music is by Walter Slaughter, the scenery by Messrs. Dayes and Caney, Koutsky and BEECHAM'S ILLUSTRATED CHRISTMAS ANNUAL Perkins, and the dresses have been executed by Auguste et Cie., Mons. Landolff, Paris, Miss Palmer and Mrs Atkins. fTTHE craze for light reading at the Christmas Season seems to be as Messrs. Gilbert and Sullivan's new opera will be produced at the -L pronounced as ever, and our popular Advertisers seem fully Savoy Theatre this (Saturday) evening. alive to this fact. Last year the Proprietor of Beecham's Pills, a medicine which has deservedly secured for itself a high re- " Master and Man," by G. E. Sims and Henry Pettitt, is in active pute, both in this country and abroad , issued what may be rehearsal, and will be shortly produced at the Princess's. styled " a wondeifu l pennyworth." Mr. Beecham this year The circus at Covent Garden this year premises to be muoh better seem- to be equally successful ; his second annual issue in before in all respects than its predecessors. Attractions of all kinds i!,nd the. are n*, book is undoubtedl y superio r to its pioneer. It promised , while for children a grand spectacle pantomime on the cm'tHii.s 100 naures of oriuitml tales sp>'cinll y written by the following subject of " Cinderella " will be provided. Mons. Eaney has been well-know, arid eminent authors :—Josep h Hatton , Florence Marryatt, engaged as equestrian director. Fergus Hiim>- , Surah Hamer, George Manville Fenn, James Green- wood , H. F. Wood , Ida Lemon, Sir Gilbert E. Campbell, Bart., Howard Mr. Heury Irving announces two special matinees of " The Dead Tuesday, Paul, Dr. J. W. Kirton. It is well printed , in clear type, and bein^ Heart " on Monday and 23rd and 24th in3t., at half past quite a marvel at the price, as far as literature i3 concerned, is likely two, on which occaaions there will be no evening performance. to take rank as one of the best Magazines of the season. The pro- The Alhambra announces a speoial matineo for Saturday, the prietor of " Beecham's Pills " deserves the encouragement of lovers of 14th inst., when the Naval and Military spectacle, " Our Army and fiction for the treat he has placed within the reach of all. Navy," will be presented. Herr Sandow and Professor Attila will perform their marvellous athletie feats ; while James Fawn, Harry Randall, Walter Munroe, Mias Marie Coleridge, Marie Lloyd, Rezene aid Robini , Walter Stanton and Mddle. Tina, the Brothers Wilson, ^ r \ r> T» i \pt? find vatinua other avtistes will appear. ¦ ¦ ¦ : 1 We are sorry to hesir that Mr . Edward Terry is beginning to feel ¦ • < > i <>n 'in- 3uih ult.. at All Saints, Fulham , by the Rev ¦ F. . Fi he , vienr . A I. FKKD S TIDAM , jnn ., of the Chestnuts ho strain on his system consequent on the work entailed by the run !¦ '¦ , Denmark Hill i vwv r. i-ir . ilium- ter < , r Hvo . W J.-IYCR , of 'Vestfl Oil T -n-.ico, Fulham, •f " Sweet Lavender," and notwithstanding its success it will i '•!)• . 1>K l>av" to b • vvirfnir ^wn early in the ensuing vear to enable >i " in' lit c(Hiit '

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i to read the POSTSCRIPT, i I | 1 mud way— A word to the wise.-BEECHAM'S ANNUAL is OUT ! § (!§ Of all Christmas Numbers, the BEST, without doubt. | | ID Though a Shilling's the worth, yet a Penny's the price ! || fl 1 $5 O O G'ive news agent orders, with this sound advice— (jj f) j* O !? V/a "Let there be no delay : Try and get it to-day, §f) /]§ For 'tis certain they'll all be snapped up in a trice I" (|§ I I # ^^^^^ ^ §^^^^^^^ ^ i^^ ^Sfe ^^ M ^miPi^0mt|i^titutt0itf ax §0gs. $}apl pastfwc f ttstitttticnr f ax §0}js. To the Patrons, "Vice-Patrons , "Vice-Presidents , To the Patrons, Vice-Patrons, "Vice-President s, and Life Governors. and. Life Governors of the Royal Masonic BRETHREN desirons of supporting the Candidature of BRO. Institution for Boys. ALFRED CRAVEN GREENWOOD, Assist. Prov. Grand Secretary 2 Paper Buildings, Temple, E.C. Surroy, in tho event of a vacancy in the Secretaryship, aro respectfully 1st November 18S9. solicited to forward thoir Names to Bro. CHABLES G REENWOOD , P.M., P.P.G-. LADIE S AND GENTLEMEN,—Tho Quarterly Court of the Royal Masonic Rog., Prov. Grand Secretary Surrey, 12 Serjeant's Inn, Temple, E.C. Institution for Boys having agreed to the retirement of tho presont Secretary, I intend to offer myself as a candidate for the vacancy which will thus be created. I have been a Mason ovor 10 years, and am now nearly 31 years of ago. Q.ENEEAL CEMETEEY COMPANY. I was educated at King's College School, London , and Sidnoy Sussex College, Cambridge, and took tho degree of B.A. in the Mathematical Tripos CEMETE RY—KEN SAL GREEN, HARROW ROAD, W. 1879, (M.A. 1885). Shortly after quitting tho University, I was appointed Mathematical Master in Truro Grammar School, but retired from that position Where lie the remains of H.R.H. tho late DUKE OF SUSSEX, on being called to tho Bar, in 1381, sinco when I have practised, up to tho M.W.G.M. OF ins FBEEMASONS OP ENGIAND, present time, and have been engaged in the compilation of more than one (Established by Act of Parliament 2 and 3 William IV., 1832.) legal work. OIIICBS-05 GREAT RUSSELL STREET, B.LOOMSBURY, W.O. In Masonry I hold tho following positions—Past Grand Steward (Kng.) ; W.M. Tuscan Lodge, No. 14; P.M. and Founder West Kent Volunteer Lodge, Office Hours from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturdays 0 to 2. No. 20U ; Secretary ivtul Founder Argonauts' Lodgo, No. 2243 ; J. Asaph Chapter, No. 1319 j P. -5. Goorgo Price Chapter, No. 2090. Member of tho Board THE public ore admitted to the Cemetery on week days from of General Purposes, and Lifo Governor Royal Masonic Institution for Boys. 8'30 a.m. till 6-45 p.m., and on Sundays and Good Fridays from I have for some years been Hon. Secretary of the Langton Masonic Bene- 2 p.m. till C p.m., from tho 1st April till tho 30th September, inclusive volent Association , through which betweon £1300 and JB1400 will, in four years, On week days from 8'30 a.m. till sunset, and on Sundays, Good Fridays, havo beon subscribed to the Masonic Charities. and Christmas Days from 2 p.m. till snuset, from tho 1st Octoher till tho 30th Should I havo tho honour of being elected I shall always endoavour to dis- March inclusive, also on Bank Holidays, till 13 o'clock noon. charge my duties with advantago to tho Institution and to your full satisfac- SPECIAL ATTENTION is also invited to tho Ground (22 acres) recently tion. laid out at the New Western Entrance of tho Cemetery, also to tho New Organ I have tho honour to bo, Ladies and Gentlemen, recently placed in the Westorn Chapel. Certificates of Burial can only be obtained at the Offlcos, 95 Groat Russell Your obedient Servant, Street, whore also Scale of Charges and all particulars may be had. GORDON SMITH, M.A. To meet the requirements of tho public, tho Directors havo adopted the Barrister-at-Law. uystem of separate interments, at the following rates .— Adults. Children under 10 years. Ohildron under 2 years. £2 58 £1 10s £1 5s Bro. EDWARD DELEVANTI , with the option to friends to purchase the plot within three years, for a Conductor ITALIAN ORCHESTRA (Uniform) , farther sum of 43 3s. , MAIDA TLIL.TL., "W. HENRY J. CROFT, Secretary and Registrar. 9 ST. MARY'S TERRACE N.B.—A Tent i3 provided for Mourners, if desired. VOCALISTS, Solo Instrumentalists and Bands provided for Concerts, Balls, Ga den Parties, Masonic Banquets, &c. Pianoforte, Organ, Violin, and Singing Lessons. ORGANIST TO LODGES 1624, 2012, AND 2021. IIIS'I CASTIa l BOTEXi EAST MOLESEY, HAMPTON COURT STATION (Adjoining the RAILWAY, and facing the RIVER and PALACE). BRO. JOHN MAYO has ample accommodation in the new wing of this old-established and noted Rivorside Hotel for Banquets for any number up to 100. Every convenience for Ladies' Gatherings. Spacious land- SATURDAY, 7TH DECEMBER 1839. ing to river, whenco Stoam Launches can start. Specimens of Menus, with prices, sent on application. Three Lodges meet at the Castle Hotel, and refer- ence may ho made to the respective Masters as to tho catering, &o. GREYHOUND HOTEL, HAMPTOH COURT P.G. LODGE OF EAST LANCASHIRE. (MIDDLESEX). r|^HE half-yearly meeting of the Provincial Grand Lodge This Hotel, now entirely Redecorated and Furnished, contains the best and JL of East Lancashire was held, on tho 29th nit., in the most comfortable Suites of Apartments. Assembly Room of the Free Trade Hall , Manchester. SUPERIOR LODGE ACCOMMODATION, Brother Colonel Le Gendre N. Starkie Provincial Grand Large queting Rooms. Master occupied the principal chair, supported by Three Ban Bro. Edmund Ashworth acting: as Deputy Provincial Tho Cuisine is of tho highest class, and tho cellars have been well stocked with the best known Brands of Wines, &c. Grand Master Bro. J. H. Sillitoe P.G. Standard Bearer, BRO. J. B. MELLA will superintend personal l y the whole of the and a numerous retinue of Provincial Officers past and details of Management, in order to give full satisfaction, and is prepared present. Bros. J. 0. S. Thursby and N. A. Earlo were in from now to undertake any arrangements for Banquots or Beanfeasts, Lunchoons, &c, at the most reasonable charges. their respective positions as Senior and Junior Wardens, Tho Pour-in-Hand Hotol Coach will leave daily from tho Royal Hotel, Black - and the other present Officers in attendance were Bros, friars Bridge, and tho Criterion Restaurant, for Hampton Court. the Revs. E. Bigoe Bagot 62, and E. T. Wigg 2279 Chaplains, W. S. Boddington 1253 Registrar, John Chadwick EVER ITT & SON, M Secretary, Hamlet Lees 1863 S.D., Edwin Hardman ESTABLISHED 35 YEARS, 274 S.D., W. T. Schofiel d 1219 J.D., Thomas Woodcock 26 PENTON ST., N., AND CHURCH END, FINCHLEY, 191 Director of Ceremonies, Chas. E. ColliDgwood 298 Deputy Director of Ceremonies, Samuel B. Priestley 219 OVERCOATS in Melton , Beaver, and Cheviot, in all the Assistant Director of Ceremonies newest shades, , Charles Brierley 42 From 45s. Sword Bearer, Henry Taylor 286, and Whitfield Thompson 1534 Standard Bearers, Walter 0. Pettitt 1055 Organist, •JUG- (JSERS in the latest designs, James Newton 37 Assistant Secretary, Joseph Bridgford From 13s 6d. 1077 Pursuivant, William Cartwright 633 Assistant Pursuivant, Kenneth Maclean 1030, Ed. Geo. Lingard ALL WOOL CLOTHING AT MODEKATE PRICES. 1030, James Cookson 1030, J. H. Edmondson 274, James Style, Fit, and Workmanship guaranteed. Taylor 274, and Ashwortb Law 274 Stewards, Thomas Higson 348 Tyler. Of the 100 Lodges in the Province, INSTALLATION representatives were present from 98. The Prov. Grand Master presented to the Provincial Grand Lodge a set of OF H. R. H. THE PeiHG E OF WALES golden vessels of consecration. He said he wished the As the M.W.G.M. of England, brethren to accept them as a gift commemorative of the fact that theirs was the only Province in which the 100th AT THE ROYA L ALBERT HALL, Lodge had been consecrated. At the 100th consecration 28th APRIL 1875. eight Officers of Grand Lodge were present, aod five of CiOPIES of this BEAUTIFUL ENGRAVING by Brother HARTY them took part in the ceremony. He trusted that the / P.M., consisting of Artist's Proofs. Proofs before Letters, and Lettered vessels might long be of service, and that Lodges would Troofs, India Prints, and Plain Prints may be had at C jst Price by applying to continue to increase in the same proportion that they had Bro. W. K. NORBIS , increased during the period of his happy rei gn over this 29 Southampton Buildings, W,C, London. influential Province. Bro. J. Hcclis proposed a hearty vote of thanks to the Provincial Graud Master for his gift. Bro. J. 0. S. Thnrsby, in seconding the motion, said the NOTICES OF MEETINGS. handsome presont was but another proof of the interest —:o:— Bro. Starkie had always shown in Masonry, and an addition to his many acts for the benefit of tho Order. The motion CONSECRATION OF THE ROSE OF LANCASTER was put by Bro. Edmund Ashworth , and carried with LODGE, No. 2325. Bro. Major J. W. Allison was re elected to enthusiasm. THIS Lodge was consecrated , in accordance with ancient rites and the office of Treasurer until May next, to fill the vacancy ceremouio?, on the 21st ulfc., by the Eight IIou. tho Earl of caused by the recent death of Bro. J. W. Edwards, who Lathom Deputy Grand Master, R.W. Provincial Grand Master, assisted was invested with that rank at the last annual meeting. by several Grand and Provincial Grand Officers , and in presence of At a later stage of the proceedings the Provincial Grand a large assembly of members of the new Lodge and visiting brethren. The oeremony of consecration was performed at tho Masonic-building?, Master said he was suro the brethrou deeply regretted the Lord-street , Southport , where the brethren of the Rose of Lancaster loss they had sustained by the death of Bro. Edwards. He Lodge will in future meet, on the third Thursday of each month. The proposed that a letter of condolence be sent to Mrs. Ed- consecrating Officers present were Earl of Lathom D.G.M., Prov. G.M. wards, expressing deep sympathy with her in her still West Lancashire, Presiding Officer ; Thomas Clarke Prov. G. E. S.W., greater loss and also reoording their admiration of Eev. J. K. Turner P.G.O. Chaplain , T. L. Murray Director of Cere- , monies, and W. Goodacre P.G.S.B. Prov. G. Secretary. The Bro. Edwards's worthiness as a Mason , and their recog- Visitors included Bros. George Mellor P.G.D. D.P.G.M. East Lanca- nition of his valuablo servicos to the Charities and to shire, Eev. J. S. Gardner P.P.G. Chaplain West Lancashire, J. Sutton Provincial Grand Lodge. The motion was carried. P.P.D.G.D.C, Herbert Kidson P.G.S., J. N. Patterson P.G.D.C., Bro?. J. Studd and W. R. Sowter were re-elected Auditors, S. M. Harris P. P.G.D.C. Northumberland , J. J. Lambert P.P.G.R., Middleton was elected to act with them. The D. Gaskin P.P.G.T., and J. C. Robinson P.A.G.D.C. The Lodge and Bro. having been duly constitute:], the investiture of the Officers was duly Provincial Grand Secretary read a report of the Charity proceeded with. Bro. Win . Piatt P.M. was installed in the chair as Committee, and this was adopted, and new by-laws drawn the first Worshipful Master, Bro?. W. J. Warden and C. Watson up by that Committee were approved of. After the Pro- being appointed as Senior and Junior Wardens resppotively. Iu the vincial Grand Lodge had been closed, there was a Court of course of a brief address to the brethren , Lord Lathom said he ystematic Educational believed there was a necessity for a new Masonic Lodge in Southporfc, Governors of the East Lancashire S and that the Rose of L^.noaster Lodge would be very numerously and Benevolent Institution, the Provincial Grand Master attended. presiding. Bro. Chadwick Secretary read a report. It said that last year he had to regret a considerable falling CONSECRATION OF THE ALBERT VICTOR off in the support accorded by Lodges and individuals to LODGE. No. 2328. the Institution , the result, no doubt of the large amount ON the 26th ult. a new Lodge of Freemasons was constituted, in sent by the Province to the Centenary Festival of the Girls' York, under the title of the Albert Yictor Lodge, No. 2328. School. This year a very different state of things existed, The ceremony took place in the Freemasons' Hall, St. Saviourgate, mainly brought about by the letter issued by the Provin- York, in the presence of a large assemblage of brethren. We under- cial Grand Master to the Lodges in the Province drawing stand that H.R.H. Prince Albert Victor gave special permission for , the naming of the Lod ge, signed the petition to the Grand Master their attention to tho resolution passed ab the last meeting for the warrant, and has since consented to be enrolled as an of Governors—" That it is desirable to give to our local honorary member of the Lodge. The impressive ceremony waa institution during tho next year our first consideration and performed by Bro. the Hon. W. T. Orde-Powlett Deputy Provincial principal support," and also by tho energy of the Treasurer Grand Master for North and East Yorkshire, assisted by Bros. W. H. Cowper P.M. 602 P.P.G . Registrar N. and E. Yorkshire, T. W. Tew and the Chairman of Committees. The receipts were :— Prov. Grand Master West Yorkshire, and the Rev. T. Cartwrighfc From Lodges, last year £114 3s, this year £520 18s lid ; Smyth, D.D., P.G. Chaplain of England. Bro. the Dean of York (the from individuals, last year £153 14s, this year £409 8s; Very Rev. Arthur Perceval Purey-Cust, D.D.), a Past Grand Chaplain totals from all sources, last year £576 14s 7d , this year of England, was installed in the chair as the first Master, and in- £1208 lis. In each instance the fi gures were made up vested his Officer? , as follow :—Bros. T. B. Whytehead S.W., H. L. Swift J.W., Wm. Lawton Treasurer, C. E. L. Wright Secretary, from January to November, and since the account for the J. E. Jones S.D., and E. Ralph Dodsworth J.D. The Worshipful present year was drawn up a sum of £150 had been re- Master with the brethren dined together at the Station Hotel. ceived. Tho expenditure to the 1st November 1888 was £616 13s 7d, £400 in Consols and £119 12s lid in the bank, while the expenditure to the 1st November 1889 was PILGRIMS LODGE, No. 772. the 28th nit., the annual meeting was held £471 5s 6d, £8 new investments, and 1038 6s 6d in the ON Thursday afternoon , bank. While the Institution thus made progress he could in the Lodge-room at the George Hotel, Glastonbury, when Bro. W. G. Brown S. W. was installed Worshi pful Master for the not too strongly urge upon the individual members of the ensuing year, tho ceremony being performed by Bro. J. M. Bright Provinco its claims for their support. Its usefulness was D.P.G.M. South Wales. At the conclusion of the business the usual capable of continued extension, while the help it was banquet took place at the Hotel , a fplendid repast being laid on the bestowing by the education given to the children of many table by Host Leach. The usual Loyal and Masonio toasts were duly of their late brethren was, they believed , incalculable. They honoured. had during the year upon the books for education 21 boys HUYSHE LODGE, No. 1099. and 14 girls, and it was a pleasing feature that since the establishment of the educational part of the Institution THE members held their installation banquet in tho new refectory attached to the Lodge-room , Home Park, Stoke, on the they had had income sufficient to educate all the children 28th nit. Bro. J. W. Foster the W.M. presided , Bros. G. Vanstone brought before the Education Board that were eligible S.W., and S. J. Page J.W. being in the vice-chairs. Those present without having to resort to an election. On the motion of included Bros, the Rev. T. W. Lemon , M.A., P.M. and Chaplain 189 , Bro. Sillitoe, seconded by Bro. Nicoll, the report was P.P.G. Chaplain, P.P.J.W. ; W. J. Staubury P.M. and Secretary 1099, adopted, aud the meeting closed with an expression of W. H. Gillman P.M. 1099, R. W. Pitcher P.M. 230, &c. A sub- stantial repast was provided by Bro. Williams, of Fore Street, thanks from the chair to the brethren for their exertions Devonport. A capital musical entertainment was given by a band during the year. nnder tho direction of Bro. G. Miller, Organist of the Lodge. Bro. E. Roseveare P.M. was in excellent voice, and sang " My Pretty Jane " in his own inimitable stylo. Equall y successful was Brother After carefully considering the relative qualifications of Gillman's rendering of " Who shall bo King." Bro. E. Roseveare the thirty-four candidates who presented themselves, the gave a clover ventriloqnial sketch , introdacing some smart and Provisional Committee have selected the Rev. Harry humorous local references. In tho course of tho evening various respecting the enterprise of Hebb M.A. Oxon, to succeed the Rev. R. Morris complimentary remarks were made , , LL.D., Lod ge Hnyshe, in building and fitting up such a handsome refectory. as the Head Master of the Royal Masonic School for Boys, at Wood Green. The new Master will, subject to the approval of the General Committee, which meets this KIRKDALE LODGE, No. 1756. (Satnrday ) afternoon , at four o'clock, enter upon his BROTHER JOSEPH MOLYNEUX was, on the 27th ulfc., in tho duties on the 1st January next. presence of a large assembly of members of tho Lodge and visiting brethren , at Skohneradale Hall, Westminster Road, Liver- pool , duly installed as Worshi pful Master for tho ensning year. The H OMOWAT'S OIIITMKK T AND PILLS.—Old Sore.*, Wounds , and Ulcers.—The readiness with which Hollo way's unguents remove all obstructions in the new Mastor was installed by the retiring W.M. After his installa- circulation of II13 vessels and lymphatics explains their irresistible influence in tion Bro. Molyncux proceedod with tho investitnre of his Officers, as healing old sores, bad wounds, and indolent ulcers. To ensure the desired follow :—Bro3. James A. KelUa I.P.M., Charles Johnson S.W., effect the skin surrounding the diseased part should bo fomented, dried and immediately well rubbed with the Ointment. This will give purity to fin foul William Bnshell J.W., Rev. Dr. Hyde Chaplain , Joseph Croxtou blood , and strength to th* weakened nerves, tho only conditions necessary for Treasurer, John Milno Secretary, John Masaulay S.D., Joseph the cure of nil those ulcera tions which render life almost intolerable. ' No Rickets J.D , Georeo Eyton Organist , Dr . II. R. Powell I.G., T. W. sooner i3 this Ointment's protective power exerted than the destructive Chas, process ceases, and the constructive business begins—new, healthy growth Wood , J. Wallace, C. F. Rtid, Edwin C. Gaskill Stewards, and appeal's to fill up tho lately painful excavated pit. Bargery D.C. WILLIAM PRESTON LODGE, No. 766 of sympathy in her misfortunes. The health of the I.P.M. was the next toast. The brethren would all agree with, him (the W.M.) THE installation meeting of this Lodge was held on Thursday, when he said they had had a very enjoyable year. Bro. Edwards the 28th nit., at the Cann on Street Hotel. The W. M. of had never lost an opportunity of promoting the comforts of his the past year Brother George Frederick Edwards was early in brethren, and those who were associated with him in the battle attendance, and the Lodge was formally opened at the time named of life. He had striven, successfully striven , to advance the on the summons. Among those present were Bros. F. G. Barns Lodge, and his endeavours had been eminently satisfactory. W.M. elect, W. Jerrett Miller P.M. (Treasurer), W. Worrell P.M. The compliment was suitably acknowledged by Bro. Edwards. (Secretary), P.M.'s W. F. Smart, A. Le Grand , W. J. Collens, The health of the Initiato was the next toast ; tho W.M. trusted E. Kidman, W. T. Heath. Amongst the Visitors were Bros. T. E, that he would become one of the lishts of the William Preston Lodge. Parrell I.G. 960, Lieut-Col. H. Gardner 1718, D. Campbell He (the W.M.) had been an old companion of their Initiate ; they Steward 1365, T. W. Pritchard I.G. 742, C Stanger W.M. 12, had known each other since they were boys. Their Initiate was no C. N. Mclntyre North J.W. 1559, W. W. Westley I.P.M. 186, W. chicken ; this year ho had celebrated his jubilee birthday, and he, his Medwin P.M. 1615, A. A. Jones 975, H. Garrod P.G.P., H. J. old friend , looked forward to do the same next year. Bro. Barns said Felton I.P.M. 1056, L. Ferguson I.G. 1997, M. J. Russell 95, J. R. he was intensely gratified in being privileged to initiate Bro. G. Morgan 569, W. Hancock S.D. 2191, W. Morley W.M. 1769, J. Pearce into the William Preston Lodgo. After reply bid been made , Salmon P.M. 2077, J. W. Tyler S.W. 2077, A. Mullord P.M. 1288, the Visitors were complimented, and Bros. Morley, Hawkins, Morgan , H. Von Joel P.M. 957, W. J. Andrews 1329, E. T. Pearce 1260, and others responded . For tho Treasurer and Sf .'cro' ary Bro. Miller H. J. Powell S.D. 1801, A. Paterson S.D. 1804, W. WoodrnfFe replied, and the S.W. and J.W. responded f r i he toast given in their P.M. 957, T. G. Doughty 1287, J. H. Hawkins P.M. 65, R. Lyon honour. The proceedings wero enlivened « ' i somo good songs, and 2272, John Trent 2030, 0. P. Bellamy I.P.M. 2021, W. W. Morgan it was at a late hour that the Tyler broug ht thia successfu l meeting P.M. 211, &o. After the minutes of last meeting had been read and to a olose. confirmed , the report of the audit committee was received and adopted. Bro. A. E. Samuel], a candidate for the second degree, was ROBINSON LODGE, No. 2040. then introduced , and successfully passed his examination. He was Wednesday, the 13th nit., the installation meeting was hold , entrusted, and then left the Lodge. After advancement , the can- ON in tho didate was re-admitted by kind permission of the Mayor (J. Clifford , Esq.), , and the ceremony of passing was worked looked forward on his behalf, thus giving him the opportunity to take his place as Maidstone Town Hall. This Masonio event is always to with interest by many of the leading Mason s of the Province of a Fellow Craft Freemason. The W.M. elect, Bro. F. G. Barns, C.C., Grand was then presented Kent, and this year the presence of the Depnt y Provincial , and Bro. Edwards commenced the ceremony of tho gathering. installation. In due course the Board of Installed Masters were Master Bro. Smith Eastes added special importance to Bro. T. I. Barden was the W.M. eleot, and ho was dnly installed into called upon to assist, and Bro. Barns was regularly installed into the Groom chair of the Lod the chair of the Lodge by his predecessor Bro. J. Beavis , ge. On the re-admission of the brethren the new impressive man- W.M. was proclaimed and sainted by the brethren in the three who performed the interesting ceremony in a very chairs and degrees. The investment ner. Bros. G. T. Ker and D. Walsh took the Wardens' , of Officers followed, the brethren named Director of being chosen for their Bro. F. W. Wright P.M. admirabl y filled the office of respective offices :—Bros. G. F. Edwards ful Master I.P.M., E. Brooks S. Ceremonies. After the iustallntion , the Worshi p , W., Henry Heck J. W., W. J. Miller P.M. Treasurer, on behalf of W. Worrell P.M. Secretary, H. Harker J.D., Bro. T. I. Barden , presented to Bro. J. Beavis G room , J. F. Haden S.D., Dr. services Pickett I.G., E. J. Beag the Lodge, a valuable Past Master's jewel as a merm-nto of le D.C., R. C. Wilson A.D.C., E. Kidman P.M. . Thorn was a very Steward, M. Woolf Assistant Steward ler. rendered the Lodgo during his term of office , Louis Reinhardt Ty and among the The first duty of the W.M. was to present to his predecessor the large attendance of tho brethren of tho Lodge, and Bro. Alfred elegant jewel of the Lodge. This had been voted at the last meeting, visitors, in addition to Bro. Smith Eastes D.P.G.M., wero Bros. G. F. Baker and the W.M in making the presentation to Bro. Edwards congratu- Spencer Provincial Grand Secretary for Kent, A. B. Urmston lated him on the admirable way in which he had conducted the W.M. 503, Atkinson W.M. 2305, G. Baker P.M. 503, business of the Led J.W. 1725, Wallis P.M. 503, Elmore P.M. 503, Foord P.M. 503, Silaa ge during the past year. The brethren with the 639 most perfect unanimity had voted the jewel and he (Bro. Barns) had Wagon P.M. 1063, F. Gordon P.M. 1063, J. H. Clarke P.M. 391, , , Hope Secretary great pleasure in being the medium for its presentation. The jewel 503, Sharman P.G.S.D. Cambridge, Austin S.W. 709, bore the following inscription :— 503, Robson 5C3, Hickmott 503. At 5.30 p.m. the brethren adjourned to tho Bell Hotel , where a sumptuous banquet was sup- Presented to Bro. G. F. EDWARDS P.M. plied by Mr. W. W. Frost. Bro. Barden W.M. presided , and he was By the Brethren of the WILLIAM PRESTON LODGE , NO. 766, supported on his right by Bros. Eastes and Spencer. After the To evince their appreciation of his efficient services whilst presiding banquet the usual Loyal and Masonic toasts followed. Bro. Eastes over them as W.M. for the year 18S8-90. in his speech, paid a high compliment to the very Worshipful The compliment was modestly but gracefully acknowledged by Bro. Bro. the Rev. T. Robinson , after whom the Lodgo is named. His Edwards, who assured tho brethren that his interest in the welfare remarks were received with great applause. Songs were sung in of the Lodge would be sustained BO long as he was associated with capital sty lo by Bros. Rn, Railway Hotel, High Street, Putney, at 8. (In) S.D., G, Grimes J.D., E. D. Rymer I.G. j Bros. Price W.M. elect 1608—Kilbnrn , 46 South .ilton ; reot, Oxford Street, W., at 8. (Inst.) 1623—Wes ; Smithfield , Ma t Ho.el , King Stroet, Smithfield , at 7 (In.) 1321, Graham W.M. 1559, Ray P.M., Hunt, and others. The Lodge 1670—Adelphi, 4 Adelpr errac ¦ , Strand was opened in due form, and the minutes of the last meeting read 1693—Kin ?s*and, Cock , ern, ^ighbury, N., at 8.30 (Instruction) and confirmed. The first and second seotions of the firBt lecture were 1707—Eleanor , Seven Si .rs Hotel, Page Green, Tottenham, 8. (Inst) then worked by Bro. Greenway, who has quite recently accepted the 1743—Pc-severancc, 23 Addle ';¦ at, E.C, at 7. (Instruction) 1805—Bromley St. Leonard , Vesiry Hall, Bow-road, Bromlev Preceptorship, and is displaying great energy and ability in his 1891— SJ. Ambrose, Baron 's Court Ho •[, West Konsing in. (Instruction) work, thus convincing the members of the wisdom of their choice. 1901—Selwyn, East . i. iol Hotel, E^j Dalwich. (Instruction) 202 —Queen s (Westminfa ) and Mar, , W., at 8. (Inst.) The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed, Bro. Ray being the ' ebone. Criterion: candidate. Bro. H. Esling W.M. of the mother Lodge was 2030—The Abbey, Westminster Town xi.au, Wo3tm Mtor R.A. 22—Mount Sion, Guildhall Tavern, Gresham-streot unanimously elected to the chair of W.M. for the ensuing week. R.A. 58—relicity, Ship nd Turtle, Leadenhall Street All Masonic business being ended, the Lodgo was closed in perfect R.A. Ills—University, Freemasons' Hall, W.C. harmony. The Lodge meets every Tuesday, at 8 o'clock, at the R.C. 53—Holy Sanctuary, Masonic Hall, 33 Goldon-squaro Mona Hotel as above ; sections of the leotures are worked , and cere- • >—L ont, Ca stle Hotel, Has ings monies rehearsed at each meeting. Visitors will be cordially 75—1. o and Honour, Roy Hotel, Falmouth welcomed. 88—Sc-entif c, Red L"on, Petty Cury, Cambridge 104— St. John, Ashtoi Hou, \ Greek-street, Stockport Langton Lodge of Instruction, JNO. 1673.—A meetmg 151—Albany, Masonic Hall, Newport, I.W. was held on Thursday, the 27th ult., at the White Hart Tavern 240—St. Hilda, Freemasons' Hall, Fowler-stroet , South Shields , 248—True Love and Unity, Freemasons' Hall, Brixham, Devon, at 7, (Inst) Abchurch Lane, E.C. Bros. Hobbs Preceptor, S. Lea Smith W.M., 2G2—Salopian , the Lion Hotel, Shrewsbury Besant S.W., Billinghurst J.W., Mapleton Secretary, De Paine S.D., 292—Sincerity, Masonic Hall, Liverpool E. R. Smith J.D., Marshall I.G. ; Bro. Room (P.G. Secretary 296—Royal Brunswick,Freemasons' Hall, Surroy-streoli .Shoffield Middlesex), and others. The Lodge was opened, and the minutos of 297—Witham , New Masonic Fall, Lincoln 302—Hope, New Ma?.- nic Hall, Darley-street, Bradford the last meeting were read and confirmed. The Lodge was advanced , S07—Prince Freder' -J:, White Horse Hotel, Hebden Bridge and the ceremony of passing rehearsed , Bro. Toulmem acting as 382—Royal Un:on, Ch .quers 1 otel, Uxbridge. (Instruction) candidate. The W.M. gave the explanation of the tracing board. 411—Commercial, i _ ing Hor 3 Hotel, Nottingham The Lodge was closed in the 2nd degree, and Bro. S.W. was elected 481—St. Peter, Mr*o -, Hall, Maple-street , Newcastle 502—B j ctituc'e, Tc Hall, Rugby W.M. for the next meeting, and gave notice that the ceremony of 687—Howe, Masonic Hall, New-street,'Birmingham raising would be rehearsed . It was unanimously decided that the 589—Druids of Love • nd Li'ie ility, Masonic Hall. Rodruth Lodge take a share in the Second Langton Benevolent Association 665—Montague, Roya Lion, ) rmo Regis now being formed. Bro. Room expressed the great pleasure he had 721—Indeper dence. Masonic Chambers, Eastgaie-r.iw-iiorth, Chester 724—Derby, "lasonic Hall, Livorr >ol at 8. (Instruction) experienced in visiting the Lodge, and congratulated the members on 797—Hanley, Hanley Hall, .• rti- outn its excellent working. Soon afterwards the Lodgo was closed; 327—St. John, Masonic 'i c ..>pl o, Halifax-road, Dawsbury Brethren desirous of joing the Second Langton Benevolent Associa- 893—Meridi' , National School Room, Millbrook , Cornwall tion now being formed should apply to the Hon. Secretary, Brother 949—Williamson, St. Stephen School , Monkweiirmouth, Durham i021—Hartington , Masonic Ha.I , diatom UJIHQ Buildings , Barrow-m-Furcos3 Gordon Smith, 2 Paper Buildings, Temple, E.C. 1069—United Brothers, Castlo Hotel, Southsea 1112—Shirl ey, Masonic He 'I, Shirley, Hants Duke of Cornwall Lodge of Instruction, No. 1839.— 1174—P entangle, Sun Hotel, Ci .tham The weekly meeting was held on Tuesday, the 3rd inst., at the Qneen 's 1221—Defence , Masonic Hall, G't lton-hill , Looda Arms, Queen Street, Cbeapside, when there were present Brothers 1 753—Travellers, Queen 's Hotel , Manchester [350—Fermor Hesketh, Masonic Hall , LiverpoJi Marcus Preceptor, Foot W.M., Cox S.W., Hart J.W., Williams 1436—Sandgate , A asonic Hail, undgate Treasurer, Miller Secretary, Taylor S.D., Dutton J.D., Plummer l.G., 1449—Royal Milits y, Masonic Hall, Canterbury and several P.M.'s and members. After formalities had been com- 1474—Israel , Masonic Hall, Severn-street, Birmingham plied with, the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro. Dunlop 1477—Sir "Watkm; Masonic Hall, Hold y the ceremony of passing, Brother 1592—Abbey , » uit'olk Hotel , Bury St. Eduiuuds candidate. This was followed b 1611—Eboracum , Masonic Hall, St. Saviourgato, York Enaworth candidate. The Lodge was closed in the 2ud acting as 1S18— Hp.ndyside, Zetland Hotel, Saltbara-by-So.i degree. The 15 sections will be worked here, by the members of iU5U—Wolscy, White Hart Hotel , Harnptoa. W 10k the West Smithfield Lod ge of Instruction , on the 2nd Tuesday in lytj li—Fidelity i; mi Sincerity, Wellington , Sjuaorsot January next. I «77—Blackwater, Blue Boar Hotel, Maldon. It A. 150—Harmony, Haysho Masonic Temple , PlyuuuVu It.A. 377—Hope aud Charity, Masonic Unl!, lio Mill Strojc, l£i..M-.nm twlct it.A. 37D—Tynto, Masonic Hall, Old Orchard Stroot , Bath HpO TEE DEAF.—A Person cured of Deafness and noises in the It'.A. 557—Valtetort , Masonic Hull , Callington , Cornwall X head of 23 years' standing by a simple remedy, will send a description of M..A1. U—Fortescue, Masonic Hall, South Moltou, Dovon it FBES to any Person who applies to NICHOLSON , 21 Bedford Square, W .C 862—Whittington, Red Lion, Poppin's Court, Fleet Street, at 3. (Imt»uo.) M.M. 171—Union , Freemasons' Hall, Union-street, Oldham at 3. (Instruction) , Manchester 002—Burgoyno, Essox Arms, Esses Stroot, Strand, K.T. 5—Jerusalem, Queen's Hotel 1260—John Hervey, Freemasons' Hall, W.O. K.T. 56—Hugh de Payons, Old Bull Hotel, Blackburn 22—Victoria, Ipswich 1306—Lodgo of St. John, Three Nuns Hotol, Aid * '-to, B. R.0. 1475—Peckham. Lord Wellington Hotel, 516 Old Kont Road , at S. (Instruo.) 1521—Duke of Connaught, Royal Ed.vard, Mare Street, Hacknoy. ai 3. ((nst.) 1538—St. Martin 's-le-Grand, Great Eastora H >tol , Livorpool Stroot, E.C. TUESDAY, 10th DECEMBER. 1586—Upper Norwood, Whito Hart HotDl , Upper Nor.vio I 1601—Ravonsbourne , George In-i , Lowisham, at 8. (Instruction) 25—Robert Burns, 8 Tottenham Court Road , W.C., at 8. (Instruction) Southampton-hide's.. Hollwu , H ».7 (Insi) l(iOl—Wanderers, Victoria vlansions Restaurant, Victoria-st., 3.W., at 7.30. (IrJ 65—Constitutional , Bedford Hotel, Bar, Holborn Viaduct Hotol 65—Prosperity, City Arms Restaurant, 2 St. Mary Axe, E.C, rl 7. (Inst .) 1010—Northern Aldersgate'streot 1662—Boaconsfiold , Chequers, Marj h Streot, Walthamstow, at 7.3.). (Inst.) 96—Burlington, Albion Tavern , 1631—Londeaborough , Berkeley Arras, John Street, M.iy Fair, at 8. (inst.) 141—Faith , Victoria Mansions Restaurant, Victoria Streot, F.W., at 8 ( nst) 1694—Imperial , Cadogan Hotel, Sloaio Stro3t, Cholso.i 177—Domatic, Surrey Masonic Hall, Camherwell , at 7.30 (Instruction) , W.C 1718—Conturion , Imperial Hotol , Holborn Vi i l-uc 180—St. James's Union, Freemasons' Hall Lathom, Station Hotel, 0 vmberwoll Now Roal , S.K., .-it 8. (In) 188—.Toppa, Manchester Hotel, Aldersgate-street, at 8. (Instruction) 1922—Earl of Lcadenhall-stroot, E.C. 1903—Duko of Albany, 153 Battersoa Park Road , S. W., at 7.3;). (In (traction) \98—Percy, Ship and Turtle, , Welsh Harp, Hendou , at 8. (Instruction) 211—St. Michael's, Albion, Aldersgate-street, E.C. 2206—Hendon , Camden Town, at 8. (Inst ) R.A. 177—Domatic , St. James's Rostauraut, Piccadilly, W., at 8. (luit.) 212—Euphrates, Mother Red Cap, High Street , Goose and Gridiron , Sc. Paul's Churchy ar I , at 7. (Inst.) Strength , Guildhall Tavern , Groshatn-strojt , City R A. 720—Panmuro 223—United R A , 202 Whitechapel Road, E., at 7.30. (Instruct on) 236—Nine Muses, Willis's Rooms, St. James's ! . 933—Doric Deptford M.M.—Thistle, Freemasons' Tavern , W.C, at 8. (Instruction) 648—Wellington, White Swan, Metropolitan, Masonic Hall, 33 Goldon-squaro 654—Yarborongh , Green Dragon, Stepney (Instruction) R O. 1—Grand Maida Hill, at 8 763—Prince Frederick William, Eagle Tavern, Clifton Road, 54—Hopo, Spread Eaglo Inn, Ohoetham Stroot, ROJ I I I \ ' i (Instruction) Bull's Head Inn, Bradshawg.ita, B >h i Greyhound Richmond, at 7.30 (Instruction) 146—Antiquity, 820—Lily of Richmond , , 191—St. John, Knowsley Hotel , Haymarkot Stroj S, iJ i •/, Liiic '. ihivo 834—Ranelagh, Criterion , W. 204—Calodonian, Freemasons' Hal l, Ma icuostjr 860—Dathonsie, Middleton Arms, Middleton Road, Dalston , at 8 ( Inst.) •210—Duke of Athol, Bowling Green Hotel, Doutoa Threadnoedle Street E.G., at 7. (Instruction) 861—Finsbury, King's Head, , 225—St. Luke's, Coach and Horses Hotol, Ipswich 933—Doric, Anderton's Hotel, Fleet-street, E.C. ' . Alma Road Wandsworth (Instruction) 274—Tranquillity, Boar's Head Inn, Nowclmroh, niii- MiiJ nitJr 1014—Wandsworth , East Hill Hotel , 281—Fortitudo, Masonic Rooms, Athonioum , Liacastjr 1196—Urban , Freemasons' Hall, W.C. Henr.otta-stroot at 8 (instruction) 288—Harmony, Masonic Hall, Todtnordeu 1321—Emblematio, Mona Hotel, . W.C, . 290—Huddersfiold, Masonio Hall, South Parade, Hi I brjdol i Canning Town , at 7.30 (In3truc ion) 1349—Friars, Liverpool Arms, . 493—Sympathy, Old Falcon Hotel, Gravosoad 1446—Mount Edgcumbe, Three Stags, Lambeth Road, S.W., at 8. (Inst.) Aldersgate Streot, at 7. (Ins truction) 567—Unity, Globe Hotol , Warwick 1471—Islington, Champion, 625—Dovonshiro, Norfolk Hotol, Glossop 1472—Henley, Three Crowns, North Woolwich. (Instruc tion) Borough High Street, at 8. (Instruction) 666—Bonevolenco, Private Rooms, Princo Town, Dartmoor 1510—Chaucer, Old White Hart, 750—Friendship , Freemason' Hall, Railway-street, Olociclw.v.-in 1593—Royal Naval College, Ship H >tel , Greenwich Hall, 758—Ellesmere , Masonic Hall, Runcorn, at 7.3J. ([intrusion) 1604—Wanderers, Freemasons' W.C. Lodgo of Friendship, Steyno lloiol, Wort'v.i 1614—Covent Garden, Criterion, Piccadilly 851—Worthing ' Masonic Hall, Air-streat, W. 852—Zetland , Albert Hotel, New Bailoy-streot, Salford 1668—Samson, Regent 854—Albert , Duke of York Inn, Shaw, noj,r Oldii ia 1695—New Finsbury Park, Hornsey Wood Tavern, Finsbury Park, at 8. (Inst.) 072—St. Augustine, Masonic Hall, Ciuwroai-/. i luurus'/i i i) 1839— Duke of Cornwall, Queen's Arms, Queen Street, E.C, at 7. (In.) 1018_Shakespearo , Freemasons' Hall, Salem-streot , Bradford 1919—BrixtOD, Prince Regent, Dulwich Road, East Brixton , at 8 (Instruction) Hall Instruction, White Hart, Cannon Street at U.3J 1031—Fletcher , Masonic , New-street, Birmingham Metropolitan Chapter of , 1060—Marmion , Masonic Rooms Church-street , Tamworth R.A. 145—Prudent Brethren , Freemasons' Hall, W.C. 1064—Boroug h, Bull Hotel, Burnley R.A. 185—Jerusalem, Freemasons' Tavern , W.C 1091—Temple , Masonic Hall, Liverpool R.A. 704—Camden, the Moorgate, 15 Finsbury Pavoment, E.C, at 8. (Inst.) R.C. 71—Bavard, Masonic Hall, 33 Golden-square 1101—Grey Friars, Masonic Hall, Reading 1209—Lewises , Royal Hotel, Ramsgate 93—Social, 23 St. Giles Street,'Norwich 1248—Denison , Masonic Hall, Scarborough 126—Silent Temple, Cross Keys Inn, Burnley 1264—Neptune, Masonic Hall, Liverpool , w, 7. (tmtr-iotioa) 131—Fortitude , Masonic Hall, Truro 1342-Walker , Hope and Anchor Inn, I3yk3r, Xj .voa-jtlo 1 184—United Chatham of Benevoleuoo, AsioJa'jly SOJU. ;, O'.d B.'om iton.Koit 1358-De Grey and Ripon, 140 North Hill ^-^, I )^3"A P.«k, Liverpool 241—Merchants, Masonio Hall, Liverpool 1393—Baldwin , Dalton Castle, Dalton-ia-Faivuss 272—Harmony, Masonio Hall, Main Rid?e, Bo3toa 1403—West Lancashire, Commercial Hotel , Oivaiia^ 284—Shakespeare, Masonic Rooms, Hi^h-striet , Wuwij'c 1 424—Brownrigg, Assembly Room J, 0.1 .{ .•> ,i > : ,i, J i xi'r. i a 373—Socrates, George Hotel, High-street, Huntingdon 1431—Nottinghamshire, George Hotol, Njttin 3'.n a 406—Northern Counties, Masonic Hall , Miple Strajt , N jwj .ut'o (Instruct.) 1511—Alexandra , Hornsea, Hull (ImoriiH ) i) 432—Abbey, Newdegate Arms, Nuneaton 1520—Earl Shrewsbury, Public, Room3, Canawc, iji 'l >r.l 44h —St. J ames, Freemasons' Hall, St. John's Placo, Halifax 1517—Liverpool , Masonic Hall, Livorpojl. 463—East Surrey of Concord , Greyhound Hotel , Croydon, at 7.15. (Inst.) 1582—Llanidloes , Trewy then Arms, Llanidboa 47 3—Faithful , Masonic Hall, New Street, Birmingham 1043—Perseverance , Masonic Hall, Hoobara-o x- " y i J. 495—Wakefield , Masonio Hall, Zetland Street, Wakefield 1092—Hervey, White Hart Hotel, Bromb/, iC)u 603—Belvedere, Star Hotel, Maidonhead 1734—Trinity, Golden Lion Hotol, R-iybi^a 610~St. Martin, Masoni c Hall, Liskeard 1947—Stanford , Town Hall, Hovo 603—Zetland , Royal Hotel, Chockhoaton. 2016—Robinson , Masonic Room, Maidiioao, [Ciat 626—Lansdowne o" Unity, Town Hall, Onippsnim 2216—Egerton , Bull's Head Hotel , Swinton , near ALvuhcJtar 650—Star in tho East, Pier Hotel, Ha rwich U.A. 62—Social , Queen's Hotel , Piccadilly, Manchester 196—St. Bartholomew, Anchor Hotol , Wo boj'o.iry R.A. 88—Pythagoras, Red Lion Hotel, Cambridge 726—Staffordshire Knot, North Wo-storn Hotol , i , iTir I U.A. 251—Loyalty and Virtue, Freemasons' Hall, Barnstaplo 779—Ferrers and Ivanhoe, Town Hall , Ashbv- b-l \, -6 ).uh it.A. 320—Integrity, Junction Inn, Mottram t 92—Royal Edward, Royal Oak Hotel, L .¦oiniusfcor U.A. 350—Meribah, Grapes Inn, Stoneclough, near Maach03tor 903— tksport, India Aran Hotel, High-streos , Goipo.-t It .A. 073—St. John, Masonio Hall, Liverpool 1024—St. Peters, Masonic Hall , Maldoo. U.A. 703—Clifton, Clifton Arms Hotel , Blackpool 1120—St. Milburga, Tontino Hotjl, Iroabri I * J it. A. 709—Invicta , Bank Streot Hail , Ashford I860—Gilbeit , Masonic Rooms, Saukoy, Gi-oouh.ill Sirja'i, Wamivto U.A. 1973—Sayo and Sele, Masonic Uuotns , liolvelere, Koat 1280—Walden, Rose and Crown Hotel/Saffron Waldoa M.M. 192—St. Cuthbert, Masonic Hall, Tba P-u-ab. tSjcvms Jo T.> ~o tnBley 214 Gt. Homer Street, Liverpool , at d. (Instruction) 1343—St. John', Masonic Hall , Grays, Essex. (Instruction) 1347—Lome , Greyhound Hotel, Cuckfield , Surrey THURSDAY, 12th DECEMBER. 1 65-CXkenden , Talbot Hotel, Sutton , Sussex 19—Royal Athelstan , City Terminus Hotol, Caanoti-atroat 1509—Madoc^ , Queen's Hotel, Portmadoa at a (Instriution) 1545—Baildou o7—Vitruvian , Whito Hart, Collogo-dtrooc, Laaioath, , Masonic Room, Northgato, Baildon Ul-St. Luke, White Hart, King'a-road, ChoUea, at 7.30. (Instruction) 1638—Brownrigg, Aloxandra Hotol , Park Road N jrbiton, at 8. (Instruction) l i7—Justice, Brown Boar, High Stroot, Doptfo rd, at 8. (Instruction) 1678—Tonbridge , Masonic Hall. Tonbrid*o 206—Friendship , Ship and Turtlo,'.LoadoahaU-4trJ3t, E.G. "-W^aham, Walton Institute, Walton , Liverpool 238—Pilgrim , Freemasons' Hall W.C. i^- Clit' . i99?~~£™° "' ton (JJorliLg 's) Hotel , Walton on tao Naze 263—Bank of England, Albion Tavern, Aldorsgato-streot . E.O. WareBce Masonic Hall, Ularo, Suffolk :3o—Salisburv, Union Tavern. Au'-strooc. Uogouc-dtreet, W., at 8. (Inat.) ™ S ert JIasonic' v1 «• a i • ' Boouis, Beech Street, Heme Bay, Kent 534—Polish National, Freemasons' Hall, W.O. .U4t>—surbiton , Spread Eagle Coffee Tavern, Surbiton. (Instruction; 657—Canonbury, Albion, Aldersgate-street R.A. 43—Fortitude, Great Western Hotel , Birmmgham 704—Camdon , Lincoln's Inn Restaurant, 305 High Holborn, at 7 (lastructiou) s 110 T> & IT ' -""y8 Masonic Temple, Princes Street, Plymouth 749—Belgrave, The Clarence, Aldersgate Street, E.C. (lastrue:ion) . K.A. m—Integrity, Freemasons' Hall, Cooper Street, Manchester 761—Hign Cross, Coach and Horsos, Lower ToctonU-t m, at 8 (instruction) it.A. 2bo-Judca, Masonic Club, Hanover Street, Keighley 800—Dalhousio, Anderton's Hotel, Flcot-strjet, B.C. R.A. 289—Fidelity, Masonic Hall, Carlton Hill , Leeds 879—Southwark , Southwark Park Tavern H.A. 324—Reason , Wellington Inn, Caroline Street, Stylbridgo S7i)~ Southwark, SirGarnot Wolseley, Warndon S6., RothorhithoNowRd. (In) u.A. 402—Royal Sussex, Masonic Hall , Nottingham ' 1017—Montefloro , St. James's Restaurant, Piccadilly, at 8. (luitraotiou) R.A. 537—Zion , 9 Hamilton Street, Birkenhead 1076—Capper , Guildhall Tavern, Grosham-stroot , '^1.0. R.A. 540—Stuart , Bedford Una—Soiuueru Star, Sir Sydney Smith , Choi'.or St., Keaaiugtoa, at 3. (la.) R .A. 001-Tyne, Masonic Hall , AVcllington Quay, Northumberland 1216—Macdonald , Head Quarters 1st Surrey Hilled , Ca no jrvvoil AJ '-vr ' i ?r , • be0I'ge s, Masonic Hall, Uaiuly Street, Exeter Ii7S—Burdett Coutts, Swan Tavavu, Bjt.in ti I}WH AO \ I, 15., -.vo i. (Cmtruct) M.A1. lo2—Dover and Ciuquo Ports, Royal Oak Hotel , Dover 1300—St. John, Threo Crown3 Tavern, Mile End Uoa.l, K, (itisoruction) B.C.—Liverpool, Masonic Hall , Liverpool lotiO—Royal Arthur, Prince of Wales Hotol , Wimbledon , at 7.30. ([ait) 1125—Hyde Park, The WestbournCj Cravon-road, Paddington 1426—The Great City, Masons' HaU, Masoiw' Avuuue, E.O., at 6'30. (Inst WEDNESDAY, 11th DECEMBER. 1 558—Duko of Connaught, Surrey Masonic HaU, Oamborwoll, S.is. laos—D . (Jounaught , PaiiuorstouArma , Groaveuji' Paris:, iJiv.atj .ii- .Yod, v*- 3 (In) Committee Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution, Froooiasons' Hill, a!; 4 1571—Leopold , Austin's Hotel, 7 London Streot, E.G., at 7.30. (Instruction) 3—Fidelity, Freemasons' Hall, W.O. Iwi—Sir Hugu Myddelton , Whito Horso Tavern, Livorpool tiJAd (oortio c of 3-Fidelity, Alfred, Roman Road , Barnsbury, at 8. (Instruction) Theberton Street) N„ at a. (instructiou; 11—Enoch , Freemasons' Hall, W.C. 1612—West Middlesex , Boll Hotol , Ealing Doan, at 7.45. (Instruction) 13—WnterJo? , Union Masonic Hall, Wdlia-u Strjji, W olw.cU lull-Covent Garden , Criterion , W., at 3. (instruction) 15—Kent , 1\>22— Rose, Stirhng U:i3tlo Hotel , Cnurch Streot, Oajnorwoll . (Instruction) ' Freemasons' Hall, W.C. .) 30-Unitcd Mariners ', The Lugard , Peckham , at 7.30. (Instruction) two—Tredogar, Wellington Arms, Wellington Road, Bow, E., at 7.3' . (Iu.) it—Rcyal Jubilee. Mitro, Chancery Lane, W.O., at 8. (Instruction) 1073—Langton , White Hart, Abchurch Lane, E.G., at 5.3;). (Instruotiou) /3—Mount Lebanon , George Inn , High Street, Uwjagh, at 8. (Inst) l'i/7—Crusaders , Old Jerusalem Tav., St. J-jaa's vj-anj , Ctorkiawell , A' J O.' (Cu) 87—Vitruviarj , White Hart, College Streot, Lambeth 1703—Plucknctt, Bald Faced Stag, East Fiuoulo/ 147—Jus! ice, White Swan , High Street , DjotEnvl 1/41—Royal Savoy, Bluo Post, Charlotte Streot, W., at (laatrtwiioaj 193—Confidence, Hercules Tavern , Leadei.h'all Street , at 7. (Instmctbn) 701—Creaton , Freemasons' jHall, W.C. 228—United Strength, Tho Hope, Stanhono Stroat , Regent's Pa rk, at 8 (Inst) 1/Bi—Creaiou , Whoatshoaf Tavot-u, Uoidhawk U)al, Shepherds Bush. (l ist) £38—La J olerance, I'oitliind Hotel, Great Portland Street, at 8. (Inst) I '.'OO— Southgato , Railway Hotel, New Southgaw, at 7.30. (instruction} /iO—Panmure , Balham Hotei , Balham, at 7. (Instruction) 1037—Strand , The Criterion , Piccadilly 781—Mcrchatt Navy, Silver Tavern, Bardett Ron I , K . 1U90-Priory, Borrymead Priory Constitutional Club, Higu-st,, Acton, (inst.) 81 3—New Concord , Jolly Farmors, Southgate-road, N. (Instruction) R ,A. 72—Royal Jubilee, Anderton's Hotel, Fleet Streot jjtA.t 79—Pythagorean , Dover Castlo, Broadway, Deptforl , at 8. (Inst). ' William, Lord's Hotel, St. John's Wood at 3 PHSfliiPI R.A.* 753—Prince Frederick , . (In-? T&r ra^W^fTll'S F R.A. 1471—North London, Northampton House, St. Paul's Road, Cauonbury, alb ri!bbi?i Jld yi3 O wnituw iuLb p 8t 8; (Instruction) A Weekly Record of Masonic Intelligence. M.M. 86—Samson and Lion, Masons' Hall, Masons' Avonuo, E.C. publishod with the Special Sanction of le Reports a Uuitod Grand Lo lgo are K.T. 117—Now Temple, Inner Temp , London II. R.H. tho Prince of Wales the M.W. tho Grand Master of England. 36—Medira, 85 High Street, Cowes CHRONICLE will he forwarded direct 97—Palatine, Masonio Hall, Toward Road, Sunderland Tl il E FREEMASON'S 112—St. George. Masonic Hall, Foro-stroet Hill, Exeter 1 from the Office, Belvidare Works, Hermes Hill, Pentonville. N., 139—Britannia, Freemasons' Hall. Surrey Street, ShVIbhl of Post Otfioe Order for the amount. Intending Sub- , on receipt 203—Ancient Union , Masonic Hall Liverpool (Instruction) their full Addresses, to prevent mistakes. , aoribers should forward 215—Commerce, Commercial Hotol Haslingden W. MORGAN^ , 216—Harmonic, Adelphi Hotol, Liverpool Post Office Orders to be made payable to W. 24f>—Mariners, Masonic Hall, Liverpool, at 8, ("n3traction) at Ponton Street Office. Cheques crossed " Loudon and County." 333—Royal Preston , Castlo Hotol, Preston The Terms of Subscription (payable in advance) to T HE FRKK - 339_Unanimity, Crown Hotel, Penrith, Oa-u'iarl iul MASON 'S C HRONICLE are— 469—Hundred of Elloe, Masonic Rooms, London Rwl, Sodding 477—Mersey, 55 Argyle-street, Birkenhead. Twelve Months post free - - £0 13 6 Masonio Hall, Oaroliaa Straj -, , 546—Etruscan , , L >n*lvi , SiVro.'d ditto - 0 7 0 732—Royal Brunswick, Royal Pavilion, Bri.jut m Six Months, 739—Temperance Masonic Room, New-street, Birmingham Three Months ditto . 0 3 6 784—Wellington, Masonic Rooms, Park Stroot, Doal 780—Croxteth United Service, Masonic HaU, Li voroool 945—Abb ey , Abbey Council Chamber, Abingdon, Berks 971—Trafalgar, Private Room, Commercial Stroot, Batley SCALE OF CHARGES FOR ADVERTISEME NTS- 991—Tyne, Masonic Hall, Wellington Quay, tforsh i n 'ladiul Per Page £8 8 0 1035—Prince of Wales, Masonic Hall, Kirkl da, Liverpool 1055—Derby, Masonic Rooms, Bedford SfcroaS . Bury Now Roil, iI:inchest or Back Page ...... £10 10 O 1098—St. George,Private Room, Temporaueo Hjtal , Tmlo^ir, Moa. 1144—Milton , Commercial Hotol, Ashcon-ua br-Lyio Births, Marriages and Deaths, Is per line. Red Lion Hotel, Accringtou 1145—Equality, General Advertisements, Trade Announcements, <$so., single 1147—St. David, Freemasons' Hall, Manchester. 1182—Duke of Edinburgh, Masonic Hall, Liverpool column, 5s per inch. Doable oolamn Advertisements Is 1204—Royd , Imperial Hotol, Malvern , WorJOJiorshira per line. Special terms for a series of insertions on 1273—St. Michael, i ree ChurohSchool Rio ui , Sitti lglmruo application. 1369—Bala , Plasgoch Hotel, Bala 1416—Falcon , Masonio HaU, Castlo Yard, Tairslc Advertisers will find THE FBEEIWSON'S CHRONICLE an exceptionally 1467—Bagshaw , Public HaU Loughtou good medium for Advertisements of every class. 1514—Thornhill , Masonic Room, Dearn House, Liudloy 1580—Cranbourno, Rod Lion Hotel, Hatfield, Herts, at 8. (Instruction) 1583—Corbet , Corbet Arms, Towya 1697—Hospitality, Royal Hotel, Watarfoot near Manchester Agents, from whom copies can always be had :— 1782—Machen , Swan Hotel, Col03hill Messrs. CURTICE and Co., 13 Catherine Street, Strand. Andrew's, Cambridgo Hotol, Shojo tefa.au 1817—St. Messrs. H. DARBTSHIRE and Co., 9 Red Lion Conrfc, E.C. 1B92—Wallington , King's Arms Hotol, Carshal'ton. vlustructiou) 1916—Graystono , Foresters' Hall, Whitsdaotj and 43A Market Street, Manchester. R.A. 213—Perseverance, 23 St. Giles Street, Norwich Mr. R ITCHIE, 6 Red Lion Court, E.C. R.A. 275—Perseverance, Masonic Hall, &outh Parade, Huddorafield Messrs. SIMPSON Bros., Shoe Lane. 286—Strength, Green Man Hotel, Bacup. R.A. Mr. H. SIMPSON 7 Red Lion Court , E.C. M.M.—Si. John's, Commercial Hotel, Bolton. , M.M, 16—Friendship , 2 St. Stephen's Street, Devonport Messrs. W. H. SSIITII and Son, 183 Strand. Messrs. SPENCER and Co, 15 Great Qneen Street, W.C. FRIDAY. 13th DECEMBER Messrs. STEEII and JONES, 4 Spring Gardens, Charing Cross. Emulation Lodge of Improvement, Freemasons' Hall, at a Mr. G. VICKERS, Angel Coart, Strand. 134—Caledonian , Ship and Turtle, {Leadenhall-Siraot Mr. H. VICKEHS, 371 Strand. 157—Bedford , Freemasons' HaU, W.C. 137—St. John's, York and Albany Hotel, Regent's Park, N.W., at 8. (Inst) 177—Domatic , Anderton's Hotel, Fleet-street, E.C. 607—United Pilgrims, Surrey Mat,omc Hall, Cauiborwoll, at 7.30. (Inst., 765—St. James, Princess Victoria Tavern, Rothoruitho, at 8. (Instruction) tn U L w 7tSt5_WilUaui Preston, St. Andrew 's Tavern, Goorge St., B& ker St., at 8. | 7so—Royal Allied, Star and Garter, Kow lindgo, at S. (Instruction; 834—Ranelagh , Six Bolls, iiainuiorsmitu. lindtructioui GOUT & RHEUM ATI C PILLS. 1056—Metropolitan , Portugal Hotel, Fleet Street, E.C., at 7. (Instruction) most EFFECTUAL CURE for 1185—Lewis, Fishmongers' Arms Hotel, Wood Greou , at 7.30. (Instruction) The SAFEST and 1201—Eclectic , Freemasons' Hall, W.O. GOUT , RHEUM ATISM , and all PAIN S in the HEAD, 1228—Beacontree , Green Man, Loytoustone. (Icstruction) 1293—Royal Standard, Builders Arms, St. Paul's Road , Canonbarv. at 8. (Ir,l FACE, and LIMBS. 1365—Clapton , Whito Hart, Lower Clapton, at 7.30. (Instruction) 1381—Kennington , Tho Horns, Kenuing^oa. (Inatrao-ciou) IMPORTANT TESTIMONIAL from the Rev. F. FARVIS, Baptii t 1642—E. Carnarvon, Ladbroke Hall, iSotuug Hill, at d. (Instructiou) Minister. 1901—Selwyn , Montpolier Hotel, Choumont Road, Peckham, at 8 rinst ) Mr. G. EADE. March 19, 18*7. 2000—Earl of Mornington, 8a Rod Liou Square, W.C ' Dear Sir,—I havo many times felt inclined to inform yo-i c- Abbey Westminstor, King ¦•; 2030—The 's Arms, Buckinghama ^aucoPalar-o RoadT?m.,i If , 95-Eastern Star, Hercules Tavern Sciatica, I was advised to uso yonr Pills. I bought a bolt R.A. , Leadenhall Street. (Instruction^ and when iu severe pain and unablo to u?o tho limb i-.Gw'el R.A. 669 -Fitzroy, Headquarters Hon. Artillery Company, City Road E O rr.no • 820—Lily oi Ricnmond, Greyhound 1 took a doso. In a few hours after I felt the rain R.A. , Richmond, ut 8. (Instruction) better, and after the second doso tho pain completely renx.vi- I R.A. 890-Hornsey, Porchester Hotol, Loinstor Place, Clevolaud Sauarp , Paddington, W 4 and the limb restorod to its ricrht uso. I thank you, dear si- . (Instruction) ' for sending forth such a boon for tho relief of human suflc-li:£. R.A. 1275-Star , Stirling Castlo, Church St., Camberwell, at 8. (Instruction) Yours faithfully, R.A. 1339-Stockwell, Wkite Hat t, Abchurch Lane, E.C, at 6. (I-. struct! n F. FAKVIS, M.M.-01d Kent, Crown and Cushion, London Wall, E.C. (Instructiou) ' 2 South View Villas, Baptist Minister. 355—Royal Savoy, M.M The Moorgate, Fiusbury Pavement, B.C., at 7"30. (In \; Burgess Road, Basingstoke. KT< 26—Faith and Fidelity, Cannon Street Hotel, E.C 36-Glamorgan, Freemasons' Hall , Arca.lo, St. Miry's S.roofc , Cardiff PREPARED ONLY BY 155—Perseverance , Masonic Hall, Liverpool 463—Chigweil, Public Hall, Station Road, Loughton, at 7.30. (Instruction) 72 GOSWELL ROAD, LONDON 458-Airo and Calder, Private Rooms, Cuse Strojt, Go lie GEORGE EADE, 526—Honour, Star and Garter Hotel, Wolves im-non And sold by all Chemists and Medicino Ven d rs.

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Trans- 15 0 glyphic Monitor ; containing all the emblems explained in lated by J. D. Price, with observations by J. Christie. 1817. the degrees of Entered Apprentice, Fellow-Craft, Master 338 Oliver. Historical Landmarks. 2 vols. 1846. 2 5 0 Mason, Mark Master, Past Master, Most Excellent Master, Royal Arch, Royal Master, and Select Master ; designed., and 339 Maier, Von Joseph Aloisius. Ueber Jesuiten, Frey- 110 duly arranged , agreeable to the Lectures. To which are ad- maurer, und Deutsche Rosencreutzer. Leipzig, 1781. ded Illustrations, Charges, Songs, &e. (Contains 44i ,n;es 340 Freemason's Pocket Companion. Institution of the 1 10 0 plates, and frontispiece). Second edition. New Haven, V.10. Grand Lodge of Scotland. Lists of Grand Masters in Scot- 271 The Symbols and Legends of Freemasonry. By Bro. 0 5 6 land and England. Songs, Ac. Edinburgh, 1761. J. Finlay Finlayson. Hlustrated by Walter Willis, Esq., 341 Oliver. 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