THE GRAND LODGE MO VEMENT IN SO UTH AFRICA. interest the reports which will disclose to us the reception which " the principle of a Grand Lodge " experienced at the meeting in Kimberley last An important meeting was arranged to be held in Kimberley, South month. On this point our curiosity will soon be gratified , but whether the Africa, during the latter half of last month , which all Master Masons were project is adopted or rejected , or postponed till a more con venient season , invited to attend , for the purpose of discussing the question whether a it is a satisfaction to us to know that our South African brethren have been , United Grand Lodge should be established for South Africa. We shall and will continue to be, deliberate and circumspect in their movements. It know what has passed at this meeting at an earh* date, and whether matters is evident the promoters have no intention of forcing their scheme to an issue, are ripe enough to carry the project into execution with anything like a or of establishing a Grand Lodge, unless the general opinion of the Craft reasonable prospect of success. In the mean time, we are in a position to is strongly in its favour. The 7th resolution distinctly provides that " no judge of the spirit in which the proposal will be considered , copy of an United Grand Lodge shall be proclaimed until at least three-fourths of the article which appeared in the Diamond Fields Advertiser about two lodges working with its proposed jusisdiction shall have given in their adhesion months since having been kfndf y forwarded to us bv one of our corres- to the movement ," while it is contemplated that the work ofthe Committee and pondents who takes a deep interest in South African Freemasonry. From its subordinate branches which will be formed, if the meeting at. Kimberley this article it is manifest that the promoters of the movement for establishing has taken kindly to the principle, " will take some time, perhaps years," a local Grand Lodge are anxious that everything should be done openly and ere the promoters consider the support they have obtained will above board , and that no pressure of any kind should be brought to bear be such as to justif y them in formulating a " final * Basis of upon the brethren with a view to unduly influencing public Masonic opinion Union."' They appreciate the maxium— " Festina lente," which in behal f of their scheme. Master Masons in actual membership of some we commended to their notice in a former article on the same subject. They lodge or lodges are invited to attend " whether they sympathise or not with recognise that in movements of this character Time is invariabl y on the the Grand Lodge idea." An abstract resolution in favour of the union of side of those who exercise patience and forbearance. They have faith in the the lodges holding under the several Constitutions will be proposed , seconded , scheme they are desirous of promoting, but if they arc beaten in their f irst and discussed ; and in the event of its being carried , a series of resolutions attempt to carry it , they have not the slightest idea of accepting such defeat will be submitted as a " basis of union." These resolutions are as follow : as final. On the contrary, they have publicly announced their intention of " I. The United Grand Lodge of South Africa shall, until it has framed prosecuting their endeavours to bring about a Union of the several Masonie its own Constitutions, be governed by the Constitutions of the Grand Lodge Constitutions in South Africa. But it is not their intention to adopt force, of England , so far as applicable. or any other objectionable , but less violent , method in order to ensure that " 2. All Present and Past District or Provincial Grand , or Grand Officers , union of hearts and interests which they hold to be desirable. In short , shall receive Past rank in the new Constitution corresponding to that to which they have approached this question precisely in the spirit by which our they would be entitled in their own. South Australian brethren were actuated when , a few years since, it occurred " 3. At the earliest possible period , the new Grand Lodge shall divide to them that a Grand Lodge of South Australia was the one thing needed i.s jurisdiction into at least six Districts or Provinces, with District or Pro- in order to give stability and permanency to the Craft in that Colony ; and vincial Grand Lod ges possessing similar powers to those held by the whatever the upshot of their endeavours may be, we cannot refrain from corresponding bodies in England and Scotland. expressing our admiration for the prudence and circumspection they have "4. The Gran d Lodge shall be peripatetic and shall not meet in any determined to exercise. one District on two consecutive occasions. " 5. At the earliest possible opportunity after the formation of Districts, Grand Lodge shall constitute itself on a representative basis, the said PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF LEICESTERSHIRE Districts being the electoral units. AND RUTLAND. " 6. All Lodges which shall have been in existence for five years previous lo the Union shall be allowed to continue whatever ritual they may be prac- CONSECRATION OF THE LODGE OF RESEARCH , No. 2429. tising at the time of thc Union , notwithstanding the future adoption of any The annual meeting of the above Provincial Grand Lodge was held at uniform ritual by Grand Lodge. This reservation shall not,however, neces- Freemasons' Hall , Halford-street , Leicester, on Thursday, the 26th ult. saril y entitle them to the wearing of any other clothing than that adopted There was a very large attendance both of Present and Past Provincial by Grand Lodge, or to the appointment of any officers other than those Grand Officers, and also of members of thc various lodges in thc province. provided for by the Constitutions of Grand Lodge. This is to be accounted for by the fact that a new lodge, the Lodge of " 7. It shall be clearly understood that no United Grand Lodge shall be Research, was to be consecrated at thc close of Provincial Grand Lodge proclaimed until at least three-fourths of the Lodges working within its business. Bro. the Right Hon. Earl Ferrers, Prov. G.M., presided , and was supported by all his officers . proposed jurisdiction shall have given in their adhesion to the movement, Provincial Grand Lodge having been opened , the brethren saluted the the opinion of each Lodge being taken to be that of a majority of its sub- Provincial Grand Master with the honours due to his rank. scribing members. Thc Provincial Grand Master first invesled Bro. E. Holmes, W.M. 279, 8. In the event of a Grand Lodge being lawfully proclaimed , such as Prov. Grand Secretary, in the room of Bro. the Rev. C. Henton Wood , Lodges as may elect to adhere to their old charter shall be accorded the M.A., P.P.S.G.W., who had resigned the office after holding it for eight y absent. utmost fraternal recognition , provided always that their Grand Lodges years, and who was unavoidabl The roll of lodges was called over, and 142 brethren , representing the 12 ^cognise the South African Grand Lodge. lodges already existing in the province and the founders of two new lodges, " 9. For all purposes connected with the Grand Lodge, Past Masters of were found to be present. "ie Dutch Constitution shall be held to have the same status as those of The report of the Committee of General Purposes , read by the P ROV . Scotland and England. G RAND SECRETARY , showed that warrants for two new lod ges had been 10. All lod ges joining the United Grand Lodge shall be numbered issued by his Royal Hi ghness the M.W. Grand Master, thus increasing the Mention was made of the resignation according to the dates of inal Warrants." roll of lodges in the province to 14. their orig of Bro. C. Henton Wood, M.A., the late Prov. Grand Secretary. The hi the event of the foregoing resolutions being adopted , with or without practice by some lodge Secretaries of sending out summones in unfastened amendment or addition , we are told the promoters of the contemplated envelopes was greatly reprehended . The obituary , which closes the report , Union will regard them as the basis on which they will rest their appeal is a long one, and contains the names of many brethren held in hi gh esteem ¦or support to the Craft generally; and, in order to carry out the scheme as in the province. s report read b Bro. W. M. W ILLIAMS conveniently as possible, a strong Committee will be formed with branches The Prov. Grand Registra r' y , P.M. 279, Prov. G. Registrar , showed that the lodges in the province were 'n different localities, which, when it has obtained sufficient support , will be called in a healthy state, both numerically and financiall y. The report stated that together for the purpose of framing a final " Basis of Union " upon in some cases the minute books of the various lod ges had been faultlessl y which the new body will be proclaimed . On the other hand , if the meeting kept ; but others showed that the minutes had been entered up from "Klines memory. It was suggested that a rough minute book should be kept in to acceptto " the principle of a Grantod Lodge," the promotersas of the ^neme reserve themselves full liberty take such steps they may which the lodge business might be put down in the order of its occurrence which are liable to go astray ; and further "ink proper in order to further their views and secure, if possible, the instead of on scraps of paper u bmate that all propositions should be handed to the Secretary in writing, as it too j acceptance of their project. frequentl y happens that the proposition in the minute book is the creation of . " ere, then , we have before us the method of procedure which those in brother responsible for it. Stress was laid j a the Secretary rather than the vo»r of establishing a Grand Lodge for South Africa are prepared to upon the desirability of each lod ge having the services of an experienced "ow. and, it is needless to say, we are awaiting with more than ordinary brother, well versed in the laws of the Order as permanent .Secretary. The report of the Charity Committee read by Bro. B. A. SMITH, P.M. On the motion of Bro. W. D AWES, P.P.S.G.W., the sum of 50 guineas Lodge to 523, P.P.S.G.W., stated that there had been no candidates from this was voted from the funds of the Provincial Grand the Royal province during the past year for either of the central Masonic Charities . Masonic Institution for Girls. Two claimants would , however, enter the lists during the coming year, and The PROVINCIAL G RAND MASTER then addressed the brethren as it was a matter of deep regret that no less than 600 votes had been lost to follows : I am glad I am able to visit you again this year, and find that the province, thus seriously imperilling the chance of success of the Masonry has gone on in a quiet and satisfactory manner since we last met. candidates. 1 was sorry not to be able to atten d the special meeting, the necessity for The Prov. G. Treasurer's audited accounts were presented and adopted , which we all deplored ; the sad event elicited such unanimous expressions of and Bro. Geo. Oliver, P.M. 1007, P.P.G.P., was unanimously re-elected sympathy from all Masons. In the returns to June 30th , although there has Prov. G. Treasurer on the motion of The D EPUTY P ROVINCIAL G RAND been the average number of initiations and joining members, the deaths, M ASTER , seconded by Bro. W. j. FREER , P.M. 1170 and 1560 , P.P.S.G.D. resignations, &c., have accounted for all but two, so that the total number The Provincial Grand Master then appointed and invested the following has only increased irom 1311 10 1313. Since then , having been able to as Provincial Grand Officers for the year :— recommend a petition for a new lodge at Eastbourne, the M.W. Gran d for the Anderida Lod Bro. The Hon. F. C. R. Paulyn Hastings, P.M. 779 Prov. S.G.W. Master has been pleased to grant a warrant ge, which „ E. P. Steeds, P.M. 208 1, P.P.G.R. ... Prov . J.G.W . was consecrated last week by my worthy Deputy Provincial Grand Master, Rev. H. W. Fitch , Chap 1265 and I regret I was unable to be present. Although it does not appear to " 1 Prov. G. Chaps. y necessary, it was signed b „ Rev. Henry S. Biggs, I.G. 523 ...... ) „ „, me that the new lod ge was absolutel y so many „ Geo. Oliver, P.M. 1007 (re-elected) ... Prov. G. Treas. and influential Masons that I felt they would be responsible for its „ W. 1. Freer , P.M. 1560 , P.G.S.B. ... Prov. G. Reg. prosperity, and wish tliem Godspeed. I have also received from the lod „ E. Holmes, W.M. 279 ...... Prov. G. Sec. Deputy Provincial Grand Master a petition for another ge, to be held at „ T. B. Laxton , P.M. 1007, P.P.G.O. ... Prov. S.G.D. Uckfield , which I also find to be introduced by so many local and well „ W. f. Curtis, P.M. 523 ...... Prov. J.G.D. known Masons that I have been able to recommend it. I trust the warrant „ G. W. Rawson , P.M. 2028 ...... Prov. G.S. of W. will be granted in due course , and the lodge launched on a prosperous „ C. J. Wilkinson, P.M. 1391, P.P.S.G.W., career. I think now we may fairly assume that another new lodge in the (re-appointed) ...... Prov. G.D.C. province is hardly desirable at present. I have to thank the brethren of the me at the annual „ T. Jesson , P.M. 779 ...... Prov. A.G.D.C. province for the manner in which they supported festival „ W.' G. S. Rolleston , W.M. 1560 ...... Prov. G.S.B. of the Royal Masonic Institution for the Daughters of Freemasons. , , Coming after that splendid meeting at Covent Garden Theatre, at which T h M, _ •___ :; ]•|:^P :M .'i^. . . ::: ::: }•*_ . -. . the Deputy Grand Master presided, on the occasion of the Jubilee of the „ W. Richter, 279 ...... Prov. G. Org. Royal Masonic Institution for Aged Freemasons! and Widows of „ S. S. Pridmore, P.M. 50 ...... Prov. G. Purst. Freemasons, where such a large sum was collected , and he was well assisted „ G. Green , W.M. 1330 ...... Prov. A.G. Purst. by the brethren of the province, I was glad to find that there was another „ J. Adcock Barr, S.W. 50 ...... ") large sum of money forwarded to the Secretary of the Institution , whose „ \V. F. Hill , S.W. 1130 ... interest I had specially to plead , and that I was supported at the festival by W- ^yJ/W. 1265 so many Stewards from the province. Thc report of the Charities " fi-f Prov. G. Stwds. ., W. Alkins, Treas. 1330 Committee is most gratifying to me and creditable to my province, particu- „ R. R. Blackwell, J.W. 1560 larly when I consider the number of my subscribing members. „ W. H. Swingler, "W.M. 2081 ... ..J In reference to a proposal to form a Masonic Temple and Club at Brighton , it „ James Tanser, Tyler 279 ...... Prov. G. Tyler. is a matter which has my cordial support. I think it is most desirable, as, how- Bro . I. H.Thompson , P.M. 1265 , P.P.S.G.D., was unanimously elected ever well calculated the Royal Pavilion in which we are now assembled as Charity Steward for the province. may be for Masonic purposes, it would add very much to the di gnity of the Letters of apology were received from Bros. W. Kelly, P.P.G.M., Order to meet in a home appropriated to the Craft, and the proposed site W. J. Hughan , P.S.G.D. ; F. R. W. Hedges, Sec. Roya j Masonic appears to offer every convenience. At the present, I understand , so few- Institution for Girls j ]. M. McLeod , Sec. Royal Masonic Institution for replies have been received that it is impossible to proceed , but such a large Boys ; T. B. Whytehead , P.G.S.B. ; and many others. amount has been promised by the brethren in reply to the 1200 circulars Prov. Grand Lodge was then closed , and the ceremony of the consecra- issued , that I venture to hope a sufficient amount will yet be subscribed. 1 tion of tbe Lod ge of Research was proceeded with. understand that at present only a few brethren have expressed disapprova l The Prov. Grand Master vacated the chair in fa vour of the D.P.G.M., of the scheme, and leel quite , sure, that if a large majority decide to pur- Bro. S. S. Partrid ge, P.M. 523, 1560, P.A.G.D.C. Eng land , who appointed chase the building, all will work harmoniously together. I have only in as his officers the Provincial Grand Officers newly invested. conclusion to thank my Deputy Provincial Grand Master for the attention The lodge was formall y opened , and , after Bro. the Rev. F. TIBBITS, he has given to the affairs of thc province. I am well instructed in all that M.A., P.P.G.C , had delivered an oration , the ceremony of consecration takes place, and feel much gratified at the manner in which the proceedings was continued nnd completed. are conducted , and rely upon the brethren to cordially support me in main- Bro. G.W , Speth, P.M. and Sec. 2076, then took the chair, and installed taining the dignity and honour of the Cra ft . .- Bro. J. T. '1 horp, P.M. 523, P.P.S.G.W., as W.M. The following brethren The officers for the ensuing year were appointed and invested as follows P.M. as S.W. ; E. were invested as ofiicers : Bros. W. M. Williams, 279, Bro. j. P. Slingsby Roberts, P.M. 1466 , J.W. 2201... Prov. S.G.W. Holmes, W.M. 279, as J.W.; S. S. Partrid ge, D.P.G.M., as Treas. ; the „ H. Langton , P.M. 271 ...... Prov. J.G.W. Rev. H. S. Biegs, Prov. G.Chap., as Sec ; W. H. Staynes, S.W. 2081 , CV ?¦ W-M ,8 5 60 as ; and F. W. Billson Stwd. " 5 " ?"#' • . w AT r "' -] Prov. G. Chaps. as S.D. ; R. Pratt , M.D., I.G. 15 , J.D. , „ Rev. J. A. Rivington , W.M. 56 ...... ) * 139 1 , as l.G. „ j. M. Reed , P.M. 732 ...... Prov. G. Treas. On ihe motion of the D.P.G.M ,, seconded by Bro. W. M. W ILLIAMS, „ T. P. Marker , P.M. 732 ...... Prov. G. Reg. S.W., Bros. W. Kelly, P.P.G.M.; G. W. Speth , P.M. and Sec. 2076 ; „ V. P. Freeman , P.M. 31*5, 732 ...... Prov. G. Sec. and W. H. Barrow, Mus. Doc., P.P.G.O., were elected Hon. Members of „ B. Burfield , P.M. 1821...... Prov. A.G. Sec. and seconded the lodge. The names of joining members were proposed , „ E. S. Medcalf , P.M. 1947 ...... Prov. S.G.D. the various lodges had becn tendered , and , after " Hearty good wishes " from „ J. C. Buckwell , P.M. 2187, S.W. 1797 ... Prov. J.G.D. the new lod ge was closed. „ A. J. Howard, P.M. mo ...... Prov. G.S. of VV. The banquet which followed was presided over by the D.P.G.M. in the „ R. T. Davison, P.M. 1184 ...... Prov. G.D.C. absence oi the P.G.M., who was obliged to leave at the end of the consecra- „ E. G. Whittle , P.M 811 ...... Prov. A.G.D.C. tion ceremony. „ |. Barnett, P.M. 1141 ...... Prov. G.S.B. In addition to the list of officers already given , the following brethren Bil i hurst 1 M l821 h . S ,', x; ' , '" • " _ Prov. G. Std. Br. . were present : "„ Geo. Wilsoni ' , P.M. 1303, 1619 ...... Bros. G. Toller, P.D.P.G.M. ; W. Vial, P. M. X007; G. Jessop, 'P.M. 2028 and „ A. S. Cooke, W.M. 315 ...... Prov. G. Org. 208 1 ; W. M. Williams, P.M. 279 ; the Hon. Paulyn Hastings, P.M. 779; W. J. „ F. Plowman , P.M. 40 ...... Prov. G. Purst. New, P.M. 1130; G. S. Catlow, P.M. 50; G. Bullen , P.M. 432 ; J. Chambers, „ R. B. Higham, P.M. 1829 ...... Prov. A.G. Purst. P.M. G. P.M. 1265 ; T. G. Charleswortb, P.M. 523 ; R. L. Gibson, 1007 ; J. „ F. V. Paxton, P.M. ; W. A. Musson P.M. ; C. K. Morris, P.M. 1265 ; the Rev. 55 Bower, P.M. 1391 , 779 Every, P.M. 311 ... Canon Denton , P.M. ; C. E. Stretton , P.M. ; W. S. Allen , ; C. „ J.H. J. 779 279 779 A. M. Brookfield , P.M. Oliver , P.M. 1007 ; J.T. Thorp, P.M. 523 : G. C. Oliver, P.M. 1007 ; R. Michie , „ 341 ••• ••• L Prov. G. Stwds. „ T. MacOucen, P.M. 916 ...... P.M. 279; J. Hassall, P.M. 779 ; J. B. Waring, P.M. 523 ; R. B. Starkey, P.M. [ 1391; J. Young, P.M. 523 ; T. B. Laxton , P.M. 1007; B. A. Smith , P.M. 523 ; „ W.B. rsworth, P.M. 1636 F. G. Boden , P.M. K. J. Baines, P.M. 523 ; J. H. Marshall , P.M. 279 and ,, Thomas Burne, P.M. 1726 ...... J 779; Prov. G. Tyler. 1007 ; J. Harrison , P.M. 1391 ; W. H. Barrow, P.M. 523 ; W. H. Lead, P.M. „ H. H. Hughes ...... 2081 ; M. H. Lewin , P.M. 1330 ; W. H. Key, P.M. 2028 ; W. B. Smith, P.M. The Provincial Grand Lodge having been closed , the brethren sat dmvn 279; W. Perry, P.M. 148 ; T. Carter, P.M. 1560 ; W. Keep, P.M . 1265 ; S. to an elegant banquet in the banqueting room. H.R.H. the Duke of Con- P.M. W. Knight , P.M. 1391 : C. Lowenstein , P.M. 1007 ; W. H. Pick, 1330; naught, Prov. Grand Master, presided , and was supported by the Deputy W. Vincent P.M. ; F. B. Wilmer, P.M. 2028 ; and many others. )• , 1391 Grand Master, Bro. Sir W. T. Marriott , Q.C., M.P. ; Bro. Alderman . Ewart (Mayor of Brighton); and the Grand Officers . 1- PR O VINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF S USSEX. Opening the toast list, the P ROV . G RAND M ASTER proposed l" Oueen and the Craft ," which was warmly received. tw The annual meeting of the above Provincial Grand Lodge was held at the In submitting " The M.W. Grand Master, the Prince of Wales, Royal Pavilion , Bri hton , on the 27th ult. The Provincial Grand Master, P ROV . G RAND M ASTER said it had been a source of regret to his l ')'' g yha *, H.R.H. the Duke of Connaug ht , presided at the large and influential brother that he had not been amongst the brethren so much as he could a gathering, and was supported by the following Provincial Grand Ofiicers : wished, but he hoped next year would see him again taking a Jcading p Bros. Sir W. T. Maniott , Q.C , M.P., D.P.G.M.; Francis Bellingham , P.S.G.W.; in the Craft. .A t*rar W. Wright , P.J.G.W. j J. Puttick , P.G. Chap. ; Philli p Crick, P.G. Chap. ; The P ROV . G RAND M ASTER next proposed " The M.W. Pro Oran John M. Reed, P.G. Treas. ; V. P. Freeman , P.G. Sec. ; R. Willard , P.S.G.D. ; Master, thc Right Hon. the Earl of Lathom ; the R.W . the Deputy G. B. Thompson , P.G.S. of W.; VV. Gill , P.G.D. of C.; George Rawlinson , Master the Ri ht Hon. the Earl of Mount Edgcumbe ; and the rest 0 " , g dcoi P.A.G.D. of C ; J. H. Knight, P.G.S.B. ; H. R. Edwards, P.G. Std. Br. ; A. Grand Officers , Present and Past." Hc said the brethren owed a P.A.G.P P. intei King, P.G. Org. ; D. Burfield , P.A.G. Sec ; James Terry, .; J. gratitude to the Grand Officers , for never had officers taken greater , Langton P.G.S. ; ^ Slingsby Roberts, P.G. Stwd. ; R. Davison , P.G.S. ; Herbert , than they had in the Craft. He especially alluded to the tact nnaj i John C. Buckwell , P.G.S. ; E. S. Medcalf , P.G.S. ; and Henry H. Hughes, fpnlin.r will, wbirh thp K.it-1 nf l.-ithom had carried out his duties. ' , the province and P.G. Tyler. There was also a large gathering of brethren of presence of several Grand Vfoce'b ' visitors. were honoured that evening by the ' \ He was personally grateful to L The lodge having been duly opened , and the purely formal business greatly appreciated their company. invested Bro. R. Mon ey for the manner in which he frequentl y supported him. having been transacted , the Provincial Grand Master les W Willard as Prov. S.G.D., that brother having, since the previous general Bro. Colonel M ONEY said the Grand Officers had good examp lnc. meeting, being appointed to succeed the late Bro. J. Cooke in that office. them in the Earl of Lathom and the Earl of Mount Edgcumbe. all pleased to do their utmost to assist lod ges in the provinces, and those P.Z. 2096 ; T. G. Nicholson , J. 91 ; Cy ril Plummer, 416 ; J. Stedman, were indeed fortunate who visited the Province of Sussex. P.Z. 157 ; J. Hodges, P.Z.; R. Milner , P.Z. 26 ; G. A. King, ; W. The 463 Deputy Provincial Grand Master, Bro. Sir W. f. MARRIOTT, O.C, Oldham Rew, Z. 1118; G. F. Smith , Z. 2005 ; F. W. Price, 2178 ; Egbert P next submitted " The M. ., M.W. Prov. Grand Master, H.R.H. the Duke Roberts, P.Z. 1623 ; E. D. Lister, P.P.G.S.N.; H. G. Thompso n , P.P.G.J. Connaught." In of proposing the toast, he said his onlv difficulty was that Surrev ; H. Sadler, G. Janitor ; H. Joyce, P.Z.; E. J. Barron , P.G.S.B. ; in the presence of his Royal Hig-hness he could not sneak of him as he and W. W. Lee, S.N. i«4. . would if he were absent. He would , however, say that their Prov. Grand The chapter having becn formally opened , (he CONSECRATING P RINCIPAL , Master was honoured and loved by every Mason in the province. He had , addressing the companions, said : VVe are met to-day on an occasion which , at great inconvenience, visited the lod ge, and train arrangements had not I think , cannot fail to enlist the ' sympathy and evoke the good wishes of all made his return to Portsmouth easy. But for his many engagements, his who have at heart the prosperity and welfare of R oyal Arc h Masonry. VVe Royal Highness would be oftener amongst them. The brethren heartily are met for the purpose of constituting and consecrating a new Roya l Arch welcomed him , and fully appreciated his visit to them. chapter, a chapter to be attached to a very old and a very distinguished His Royal Highness the Duke of C ONNAUGHT , on rising lo respond , was lodge. It not infrequently happens that when a new lodge has been con- greeted with enthusiastic and prolonged applause. He said he felt deep ly secrated the members of it are fired by a desire to have a Royal Arch indebted to the brethren for the very cordial manner in which they had re- chapter attached to it , and occasionall y it has been neccessary for the ceived the toast. His friend, Sir William Marriott , had echoed his senti- Supreme Grand Chapter to quench the ardour of those good Masons. In ments as to his wish to be with them oftener. Whatever temporary thc present instance the R oyal Somerset House and Inverness Lodge can- discomfort he had experienced had been counterbalanced by the srreat not be accused of undue haste. They have taken time to consider the pleasure he felt in visiting the Provincial Grand Lodge. He was glad to subject , and I am extremely gratified at being privileged to come here and find the province in a flourishing condition. He had every reason to believe undertake the ceremony of launching into existence this new chapter. I feel the new lodge at Eastbourne would be successful, and he had that evening sure that under the able guidance of the first M.E.Z., Comp. Macintosh, signed the warrant for the new lodge at Uckfield. The brethren had who is known so well to us, and who has had great experience in this Degree, expressed a wish to have a temple and club of their own , and the movemen t assisted by Comps. Oxford and Hoyte, this chapter will have before it a had his warmest sympathy. No one was more jealous than he was of the very successful career—a career worthy of the very distinguished lodge to good name of the province, and as long as he was their Grand Master he which it will be attached. I am sure I am only expressing the feelings o would do his utmost to promote the interests of Freemasonry in the province. the Royal Arch companions present when I express the hope that it may He then proposed " The VV. Deputy Prov. Grand Master, the Right Hon. have before it a career of unbroken prosperity. With these few observa- Sir W. T. Marriott , Q.C, M.P., Past Grand Steward." He said few tions I will now proceed with the ceremony in hand, and will call upon the Provincial Grand Masters had such a Deputy as he had in Sir William D.C. to state the wishes of the compan ions. Marriott—one in whom he had complete confidence. He thanked him for The founders signified theirapproval of the officers named in the charter, the manner in which he had supported and assisted him, and believed few and the following oration was delivered by Comp. the Rev. J. STUDHOLME Masons were more popular. BROWNRIGG, G. Supt. Bucks : The D EPUTY P ROV . G RAND MASTER , who was warmly received , sai d he The consecration of a new Royal Arch chapter felt unworthy of the kind words with which the toast had been , which is to be connected with a proposed , for lodge so venerable on account of its antiquity, and so distinguished on account of when he thought of his predecessors—the late Bros. Gerard Ford and lohn its antecedents, is surely an occasion for remembering how much our Craft owes Henderson Scott—he felt that his work fell short of what they had done. to the past ; how much it depends upon the present. This has always been the His duties had been made easy by the help he had received from the Prov. case; it was so when , 166 years ago, you came from Westminster, mindfu l of your Grand Officers, and particularly from Bro. Freeman , who had carried out the historic past to assist in receiving the Grand Lodge of England for the practical duties of his office as Provincial Grand Secretary in a perfect manner. purposes of the hour. It is so to-day, when justl y proud of your time immemorial Alluding to the new lodges, he said he looked forward with confidence to existence, you are seeking the addition of a chapter to your lodge. No doubt their success, and hoped they would be able to meet next year and congratu- some have in past years hesitated upon this new departure, anxious not to do any- late themselves upon the increased prosperity of the province. thing which would in any way even seem to change a condition whicli had so long Bro. J. EWART (Mayor of Brighton) submitted " The Prov. S.G.W., existed. You were proud to be the only old lodge without a chapter; but, com- Bro. J. P. Slingsby Roberts ; the Prov. J.G.W., Bro. H. Langton ; and panions, no antiquity is a reason against an ad vance in the right direction. In all times the most difficult Officers of Provincial Grand Lodge, Present and Past." Jud ging from problem of the day, not only in Masonry, but in the world, is to know when the excellence of the work shown during the afternoon , he said the lodge progress is true and when it is must be congratulated upon its able officers . It had false ; when it is needful , and when it is dangerous. Test them, been said that " Imita- my Zl companions in your Craft tion is the sincerest form of flattery," , , and in your lives every important step and he was sure that if the present by these three questions. (1.) Is it consistent with officers imitated those who had retired all that is great and good in from office , the working of the pro- the fast? Our ancient brethren ever laboured to improve the material structure vince would be admirable, and in conformity with the wishes of the Prov. upon which they were engaged. No period of architecture is a mere copy of the Grand Master. Bros. Roberts and Langton had proved themselves good preceding one, but no period is destructive of the princi ples upon which former citizens, and were, if possible, better as Masons. structures were based. Whenever Art has been inconsistent with its past, it has Bro. J. P. SLINGSBY ROBERTS, in responding, said the Prov. Grand become debased. Let us follow their teaching as speculative Masons, and learn Ofiicers fully appreciated the high trust imposed upon them, and hoped to that without progress there can be no true life—that stagnation is inevitable decay, transmit their collars to their successors as pure and unsullied as they but that all true advance is guided and controlled by that which is great and good received them. in the past. (2.) Is it opportune ? A distinguished Frenchman once said " Never Bro. H. LANGTON also acknowledged the toast , and said hc would do do a thing to-day, if you can do it better to-morrow. If we look at the great his utmost to worthily carry out the duties of his office . fabrics which our ancient brethren reared to be monuments of wisdom, The PROV. G RAND M ASTER proposed " The Visitors," to whom, he strength , and beauty which the devouring hand of ages could not said, they gave a hearty welcome. weaken, we must note that there are no signs of impatience or hurry about them. The work was well considered before Bros. Col. SOMERVILLE BURNEY and G. W. E. LODER it was commenced , , M.P. briefl y and done slowl responded. The latter remarked that his lod the Earl of Sussex y when begun. Hence its solidity and excellence. ge, , was Companions , is it needless in these days to warn all to preserve the due medium named after the Prov. Grand Master, and the brethren would be proud to betweenidlenessand precipitate action. Never to waste time, but neverto force it, and welcome his Royal Hi hness amongst g them. The Duke of Connaught to see that all is done just at that moment which is the most opportune. (3) Is it dis- then left to catch his train to Portsmouth. interested ? The builder of old set before him the princi ple—I must work for God, '1he chair was taken by Bro. E. R. C URRIE , P.P.G. Chap., who pro- not for self. Hence there is a solemnity and a grandeur about our ancient work posed " Prosperity to thc Masonic Institutions." which is sometimes lacking in that of the present day. The operative Mason Bro. J. M. R EED responded, remarking that there was now but one wrote not his name, but only his mark, upon the stone, a mark known and recog- lodge in the province which did not subscribe to the Masonic Charities. nised by the Master, but not by the world. Shall we not do well to test our The CHAIRMAN gavs " The W.M.'s of the Lodges in the Province," motives in all things, and to ask whenever we are starting a new work or making a which Bro. W. E. M ORRISON (Mayor of Eastbourne) acknowled ged. fresh departure. " Am I leaving my own petty interests out of the question, Bro. R. CLOWES, in giving " The Stewards," said the great success of seeking not to advance my own interests, but those of the work in the which I am the meeting was largely due to the excellent arrangements made by thc only a poor and insi gnificant unit." Feeling sure that you can , on starting your new chapter answer satisfactoril Stewards—Bros. H. Langton , R. T. Davison , J. P. Slingsby Roberts, E. S. , y these three test questions, I bid you Godspeed. Medcalf , and J. C. Buckwell. The ceremony was then proceeded with , and the new chapter was for- Bro. E. S. M EDCALE responded , remarking that Bros. J. P. Slingsby mally dedicated and constituted. The following Principals were then in- Roberts and H. Langton merited the greatest share of the praise, for they stalled into their respective chairs : Comps. Hugh Macintosh , Z.; Rev. A. had kindly undertaken the largest amount of the necessary work. W. Oxford , H.; and W. S. Hoyte, J. 'l'heother officers for the year ensu- The Tyler's toast brought tlie gathering to a close. ing are Comps. F. West , P.A.G.S., acting I.P.Z. ; Arthur Adams, S.E. ; During the evening a programme of vocal music, under the direction of A.J. Venn , S.N.; R. G. Hall , Treas. ; F. M. Hartung, P.S.; W. G. Hro . A. Stanley Cooke, Prov. G. Org., was ably sustained by Miss Maud Fenn , P.P.G.S.B. Surrey, ist A.S. ; and N. S. Stott, 2nd A.S. 15ond , Miss Edith Hands, Bro. A. Stanley Cooke, and Mr. T. Lynes, the The Consecrating Officers and his Assistants were unanimously elected duties .of accompanist being admirably carried out by Bro. W. N. Roe, honorary members, and the compliment was duly acknowledged by the Prov. G. Org. Bro. Eric C. Williams also gave a recitation in excellent G.S.E. style. Ten members of the mother lodge were proposed as candidates for exal- tation and two for joining, and the chapter was closed. CONSECRATION OF THE ROYAL SOMERSET HO US After banquet at the Freemasons Tavern, the customary toasts were E acknowledged. AND INVERNESS CHAPTER, No. 4. Comp. VV. S. H OYTE , J., proposed " The Grand Officers ," coupling with it the names of Comps. the Rev. J.S. Brownrigg and Colonel Noel This interesting and important ceremony took place at Freemasons' Money. Hall , Great Ouccn-street, W.C, on Monday, the 7th instant. The Con- Comp. the Rev. J. S. BROWNRIGG, Grand Superintendent Bucks , secrating Officer was Comp. E. Letchworth , Grand Scribe E., assisted by having briefly replied , L' oinps. Col. G. Noel Money, C.B., Grand Superintendent of Surrey, as Comp. Col. N OEL M ONEY, Grand Superintendent Surrey , thanked them " .; Rev. J. Studholme Brownrigg, Grand Superintendent of Bucks, as for their kind reception of ihe Grand Oilicers. He had a lively ieclmg <;/' .!•; Sir John B. Monckton , P.G. Scribe N., as S.N.; and Frank Richard- pleasure at having enjoyed the hospitality uf ihe lodge, and was gr.ml.ed s°n , G.D.C, as D.C. that through the kindness of the companions he had been elected an I he founders of the new chapter, who were all present with one exception , honorary member of the chapter. ¦ ',r e Comps. Frederick West, P.A.G.S., Prov. G.H. Surrey ; Arthur Adams, " The Consecrating Officer and his Assistants " was next given by Comp. :\1-E.Z.2096 , P.P.A.G.S. Surrey ; John Chynowclh , P.Z. 33; Rev. A. II. M ACINTOSH , M.E.Z., who said they had becn particularly fortunate that W. Oxford , M.A. ; Hugh Macintosh , M.D., P.Z. 8; A. S. Brown , P.Z. evening in having had the assistance of some of the most distinguished 2096, P.P.G.S.N. Surrey ; N. S. Stott , P.Z. 1397 ; F. M. Hartung ; W. members of Grand Chapter, and those companions who were present at the }*• Fenn , P.Z. 538, P.P.G.S.B. Surrey ; R. G. Hall , P.Z. 29; H. p. consecration must have been impressed and delighted with the able and Later, W. S. Hoyie, and A. J. Venn. courteous manner in which every office was performed. The Chaplain had . Among the visitors were Comps. T. Fenn , P.P.C.G.P. ; H. S. Somer- given them a most admirable oration on the three test questions they as ville Burney, P.G.S.B. ; J. Sampson Peirce, P.A.G.S. ; H. M. Hobbs, companions of this chapter would ever have before them in all their dealings, and would never be effaced fro m their memory. It had never before been Comp. E. Mallard , 103 1 ...... Prov. G. Std. Br. his good fortune to hear Comp. Letchworth perform any ceremoiiyi but never „ J. Cooper , 587 (re-appointed) ...... Prov. G.D. of C in the course of his Masonic experience had he ever heard the ceremony „ J. W. Matthews, 587 ...... Prov. A.G.D. of C rendered with greater impressiveness and ability. Personally he thanked „ W. Bayley Marshall , 93S ...... Prov. G. Org. the Grand Scribe E. for the kind terms used of himself. Those „ G. M. Fayerman , 395 ...... Prov . A.G.S.E. who knew the work of Col. Money in Surrey would also know thai ,, A. Dailey ...... Prov. G. Janitor. he excelled himself that evening in the calm, quiet, and deliberate After other formal business the Prov. Grand Chapter was closed , and manner in which he performed the installation ceremony. He did the companions partook of a banquet. not know what to compare Comp. Fenn to, for whatever ceremony On the removal of the cloth , the usual loyal and Royal Arch toasts were he undertook was done well and letter perfect , and , whether in English or proposed and heartily received , after which French, always impressed and pleased a lodgeor chapter. Comp. Richard- Comp. TOLLADAY , M.E.Z. 1016, proposed " The Rt. Hon . Lord Leigh son , who was the D.C. that evening, had proved himself , as he always did , and the rest of the Grand Officers , Present and Past," and stated that it equal to any Masonic ceremony, and, given but a few hours' notice when in gave him great pleasure to submit that toast. In the Grand Superintendent Indue , chapter , or Supreme Council , he was always to the fore. Sir John they had a nobleman who was loved and respected by them all. Comp, Monckton had given them great aid, and impressed them with the manner Collins was one whom they were all proud to know, his labours in thc in which he read the passages assigned to him. In proposing the toast province were much appreciated ; Comp. Rev. Parkins had obtained high he would onl y say that they, as companions of the new chapter, hoped to be honours in other degrees ; and Comp. F. G. Swinden was the most active able to rear a superstructure, perfect in its parts, and honourable to those Prov. G. Scribe E. that he had met ; the other officers were all deserving of who had consecrated it. the honours they had that day received. Comp. E. LETCHWORTH , G.S.E., returned thanks for himself and A selection of songs and recitations brought to a close a most enjoyable colleagues, and assured the companions that it had afforded them one and evening. all the greatest pleasure to attend and assist in the consecration of the chapter attached to a lodge so distinguished as the Royal Somerset House and Inverness Lodge. In the presence of the members of the lodge, of HISTORY OF THE OLD DUMFRIES LODGE. whom many were present , it was needless for him to refer to its hospitality, but if there were any companions present who were not members of that Bro. James Smith, the zealous Master of St. " Michael's Kilwinning lodge he would refer them to a most interesting account of this lodge, to Lodge," No. 63, has fairly earned the title of Historian of Freemasonry in be found in tbe " Life of Dunckerl ey," written by a very distinguished com- Dumfries, for he has already written and published historical sketches of his panion whom he was glad to see present. This lodge appeared to have lodge, and also of No. 140 , &c, and now he has favoured the Craft with a had its rise in a time immemorial lod ge known as the Old Horn. That " History of the Old Lodge of Dumfries, now demoninated Dumfries lodge some years after amalgamated with a lodge founded by Dunckerley, Kilwinning, No. ¦??. " which had its home afloat on board various vessels, and again , in 1813, This work makes a much larger book than any of his preceding volumes, amalgamated with the Inverness Lodge, which he believed was the first and has been very creditably printed by Messrs. J. Maxwell and Son, lodge warranted after the Union in that year. He could assure them , on Publishers, &c , Dumfries. There is nothing better issued, in a handy size, behalf of his colleagues , that they very highly appreciated the honour done relative to Freemasonry in the early days, and the author has succeeded in them in electing them honorary members of the chapter , and all trusted on putting together a most interesting and readable account of the ancient some future occasion to have the pleasure of witnessing the manner in which Craft in Dumfries , from late in the;i7th century down to the present year of this chapter had progressed under the able guidance of the Three Princi pals, Grace. and the fostering care of Comp. West, who would bring that ability which Exactly where and how the lodge began is not known , but in 1815 the he brought to bear on any work he undertook. Third Centenary Celebration was held. As Bro. Smith points out, this " The Three Princi pals " was then given by the GRAND SCRIBE E. He takes us back to 1515, though there " is no record corroborating the circum- considered this chapter most fortunate in being presided over at its outset stance." The charter which was granted in 1750 (for in that year the by three companions so well able to rule over it as Comps. Macintosh , brethren joined the Grand Lodge of Scotland), speaks of the lodge " as a Oxford , and Hoyte. The M.E.Z. had had considerable experience in pendicle of the Ancient Mother Lodge of Kilwinning," but there is no Masonry, and was a very old Mason who had devoted a large portion of authority for the statement. That, however, is not of much consequence, his time to the interests of Masonry. It was his privilege to be associated for there must have been many subordinates of that venerable " Mother " with Comps. Oxford and Hoyte in other branches of Masonry, and knew the which have failed to preserve any evidence of their origin. zeal they would exhibit in thc performance of their duty. He asked the The petitioners of 1749 clearly accepted a later date for the commence- companions to drink the health of the Three Princi pals, wishing them a ment of the lodge, as the warrant of 1750 acknowledges its precedence as year of great prosperity and happiness. from the year 1575 circa . Anyway, the oldest minute book runs from 1687 Comp. H UGH M ACINTOSH , M.E.Z., in response, said the founders had to 1788. The earliest record notes the appointment of a Master , Warden , been good enoug h to elect him as First Princi pal, and he felt thc great " and fellowes of ye sd Lodge," and is dead against any members inclined responsibility of that post. It was a responsible thing for one to be elected to swear, " eightshillings Scots money " being the fine for the first offence, First Princi pal of an old chapter, but the First Princi pal of a new chapter and double for " every Fault therafter." A Clerk also was elected. Thc brought with it duties and responsioilities of no light order. If health was Master turned out a most unsatisfactory brother, and so he was superseded given him he would do his utmost to perform his duties, and he hoped and in June. believed he should not only reign over them as their First Principal so far as During the same year (1687) regulations were made, some of which arc the Masonic duties were concerned , but reign in their hearts as of yore. suggestive of the operative character of the lodge. Apprentices were not Comp. Rev. A. W. OXFORD , H., gave " The Visitors," to which Comp. to be entered until each had paid" a merk Scots money " for his " assign! A LFRED COOPER responded. uteris," and half that sum to the Clerk "for his booking." Those who were " The Officers " was replied to by Comp. A. ADAMS, S.E., and F. M. mechanics and apprentices had to " pay ten lib Scots wt gloves and enter- H ARTUNG , P.S. tainment to the brethern." The speculative basis, in part, is also exhibited The Janitor 's toast then terminated the proceedings. by the clause which provided for those who were not mechanics paying a An excellent programme of music was given by the Celia Quartette , different fee. which afforded considerable enjoyment to the companions present. An excellent facsimile has been utilised for the frontispiece of a minute dated 28th December, 1691, which contains 12 signatures, quite artistically arranged. On 27th December , 1705, the lodge met at St. Christopher's PROVINCIAL GRAND CHAPTER OF WARWICKSHIRE. Chapel , near Dumfries (endowed by charter from Bruce in 1323), in order to elect a Clerk . A convocation of the above Provincial Grand Chapter was held at the Four candidates were accepted on 27th December, 1713, their applica- Masonic Hall , Birming ham , on Friday, the nth inst., under the banner of tion being " thought reasonable considering their good qualifications to the Elkington Chapter, No. 1016, when there were present— Christianity." The next minute states this quartette were made " free Comps. J. T. Collins , P.G.H.. acting G. Superintendent ; Loxdale Warren , as Fellows." Bro. Smith remarks as to this : " A certain examination was P.G. H ; E. Worrall , P.G.J.; F. G. Swinden . P.G.S E.; Rev.T. Parkins, P.G.S.N.; required before brethren were passed to the higher Degree." That is to J. H. Hawkes , P.G.P.S. ; W. G. Hills, P.A.G.S. ; W. M. Boddington , P.G. Reg. ; VV. H. Wood. P.G. Std. Br. ; Cooper say positio n , Degrees then being unknown. J. , P.G.D.C. ; E. Mallard , P.G. Org. ; A. The Bible presented in 1720 is still preserved , and was printed two years Dailey , P.G. Janitor ; A. E. Fridlander , T. N. Bladon , F. J. Turley, H. Denne, W. Warden , Hillman , Tolladay, Morga n , Bayley, Marshall , Cole, Boston , Acheson , Wright, earlier. In 1724 there was a Grand Master , as well as Master and and so later on. This is several years before such a title is used by No. i > Wilson , Fayerman , Bell , Fenn , Skinner, Barton , Pearsall, Goate, Shread, Archer, the Matthews . Rooker, Price, Jones, Harcourt , Henn , Ryland , and others. Edinburgh, as it was not until 1731 such an official was elected in The Provincial Grand Chapter having been opened , the P.G.S.E. read Scottish Metropolis. A " Grand Warden " was also appointed. apolog ies for non-attendance from Comps. the Right Hon. Lord Leigh, In 1742 the Duke of CJueensberry was elected Master. Thc first allusion Grand Superintendent ; C F. Rowe, P.G. Treas. ; A. G. Chamberlain , J. to the Degree of MasterIvlason is on 23rd January, 1749, when a brother Haswell , T. R. Arter , G. Beech , C Pcmbrook , Whitehouse , F. Payton , and was " found qualified and advanced to the above station ," i.e., Master. Ihe J. Jacobs. first Prov. G.M. was appointed or elected for Dumfrieshire, &c, by patent The P.G.S.E. read the minutes of the convocation , held at Rectitude dated 28th September , 1756. _ . . Chapter , Rugby, and also of the especial convocation held in Apri l which There is much of general interest in other records quoted by Bro. Snn}' 1 , s' were duly conlirmed. and especially so to members of No. 53 and brethren resident in Dumfrie The roll of Provincial Grand hbourhood ; but I must not stay to note them , besides which copies Chapter ofiicers was called. The roll of and neig is chapters were called and all were represented. may be had from the publishers for the small outlay of 3s. 6d., and there The P.G.S.E. read his report of the state of thc chapters of the province. therefore no need to anything like exhaust the main [contents of this ably The T REASURER 'S report was read , approved , and adopted. compiled and most readable history. . Comp. W ORRALL , P.G.J., then proposed , Comp. FRIDLANDER , P.P.G.J., To students who warmly sympathise with my predilection for the coiia"" seconded , and it was carried unanimously, that Comp. C, F. Rowe be re- of cop ies of the " Old Charges," the two versions printed as an append'* elected Treasurer for the ensuing year. will be most welcome, particularly as one (No. 3) is evidently the prototyp Thc Janitor , Comp. A. Dailey, was re-elected. of the two " Harris MSS.," and the other (No. 1), described as " Anent '»<' since- The ACTING S ITEKINTEND ENT then addressed the companions, and Affirs of Masonrie ," is a Roll referred to in the Records of 1696 and afterwards appointed and invested tbe officers as follows : My friend Bro. Smith furnishes a brief account of thc live copn-*" rece1* Comp. Rev. Trevor Parkins , 43 ...... Prov. G.J. " Old Charges " preserved in Dumfries, and quite unknown until *^ the subject „ F. G. Swinden , 587 (re-appointed) ... Prov. G.S.E. I have also written rather a long Introduction for his work on t II. Hawkes 1016 ... British Freemasons," with especial reference to „ J. , ...... Prov. G.S.N. these " Old Charges of 11 ,, C. I'". Rowe, 5S7 ...... Prov. G. Treas. Scottish MSS., so that there is no lack of material forthe study of thoug „ W. G. Hills , 938 ...... Prov. G.P.S. Freemasons, and thatu t the ,, W. M. Boddington , 1031 ...... Prov. ist A.G.S. I hope the handsome volume will rapidly be subscribed for, j^ „ W. H. Wood , 587 ...... Prov. 2nd A.G.S. zealous and painstaking author will soon write another history of a" ,, W. I-'. Tolladay, 1016 ...... Prov. G. I .eg. lodge in his district. „ J. W. Martin. 587 ...... Prov. G.S.B. \V. J. HUGHA* The DEPUTY I NTENDANT -G ENERAL briefly returned by the R.W.M. The R.W.P.G.M. congratulated the lodge ancient ano Hccepteb iRite. thanks for the honour , and promised his unremitting on its excellent working and flourishing condition , which he services in the interest of the Order. attributed mainly to the efforts and hard work of the R.W. YORK. The following divisional officers were then appointed Master, Bro. Lieut. Vidler. Hilda Chapter (No. 23).—The regular meet- and invested : The business ended, the brethren adjourned to the ban- ing- of this chapter took place on Th u rsday, the 3rd inst., quet room , where, under the superintendence of Bro. Sir Knt. W. G. Weiss, M.P.S. 122 G.V.E. Franklin , 35S (E.G.), an excellent repast was served, to at the Freemasons' Hall, St. Saviourgate, there being, W. Nash , M.P.S. G.S.G. present 111. Bros. W. H. B. Atkinson , -50°, ¦ „ J. 147- which ample justice was done. The usual loyal.and Masonic M.W.S.; 1. „ Andrew Holmes, M.P.S. toasts were dul honoured. T. Seller, 18°, ist Gen. ; C. E. L. Wright. 30°, 2nd y Gen.; F. W. Halliwell, 1S0 elect 148 G.J.G. The toast of "The R.W. Master " was given in highly , Recorder and Treas.; C. comp Hollander, Capt. of Gds. ; T. B. Whytehead, 300, „ R. Clowes, 122 G. Treas. limentary terms by the S.VV., Bro. Adams, who re- P.M.W.S.; G. Simpson, _ S°, P.M.W.S.; A. T. B. G. R. Cobham , P.M. 147 G. Recorder ferred to the loss the lodge was sustaining by the early »«¦* w _ •«•¦ 11 !«¦ departure of Bro. Vidler to England for duty. Turner__ . _ — 'J, 18°• ,_ P.M.W.S. ;j andUIIU T.I I O.S. BUlUgUUlirogden,j iS°I U .• „ G. P. Carter ...... G. Cham. Bro. J. T. Seller, iS", was unanimously elected M.W.S. „ G. Burney...... G. Marshal. In reply, the R.VV. Master thanked the S. VV. for hiskind for the ensuing year. Bro. F. W. Halliwell, iS°, was remarks, and assured the brethren that he should always „ J. G.Thomas ...... G. Prefect. look back with pleasure to his two years of oflice in the re-elected Treasurer. A candidate for perfection was „ T. P. Newton G.I. of R. proposed for the next meeting. A lodge. pologies were tendered C. G. Cutchey G. Std. Br. 'l'he lor from several brethren, and a letter was read from the Sov. toast of " The Visitors " at the hands of Bro. Tay , 0 „ W. J. Wiggins G.S.B. acting as J.W., was very heartil y received. G.I.G. of the District, 111. Bro. C. J. Bannister, 33 , expressing his hope to be at the installation of M.W.S. at ,, J. G. Dunkley ...... G. Org. This was ably responded to by Bro. Wadson, W.M. 224 the next meeting. " Hearty good wishes " having been „ G. Todd G. Herald. (E.G.), and several other visiting brethren. expressed, the chapter was closed. Frater Orum ... G. Sentinel. The Tyler's toast closed a very happy and successful The alms were then collected and the Divisional meeting. , During the evening some capital songs were rendered by Conclave was closed. Bros. Pollett, Farrell, Cockings, Piper and other brethren. A banquet was subsequently held, presided over by IRcwal ©roeu of Scotlano the Intendant-General , supported by the Deputy In- PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OP YORKSHIRE. tendant-General, and the M.P.S. of the Saye and Sele FREEMASONRY IN MALTA. Conclave, Sir Knight Weiss, D.G.V.E., after which the toasts usual to this Degree were dul honoured and A meeting of this Provincial Grand Lodge was held y , We are glad to hear that the season has opened some capital music was contributed by the new G. in this busy on Thursday, the 3rd inst, in the Masonic Hall, St. Masonic centre under most encouraging Saviourgate, York, the R.W.P.G.M., Bro. the Rev. W. Organist, Sir Knight Dunkley. auspices. Bro. Colonel M. Ramsay, the deservedly Valentine, in the chair. Amongst those present were 111. Sir Knight Belgrave respected District Grand Master, who has been enjoy- After the minutes of the previous meeting had been Ninnis, Int.-Gen. Jamaica ; Sir Knights Robinson , ing a well-earned rest in England , is expected back P G.V.E. ; Abel Penfold P.G.V.E. ; Charles read and confirmed, Bro. F. W. Halliwell was elected . , Jolly, at the end of the month. Bro. Major Collings , W.M., Prov. Grand Treasurer for the year and the R.W. P.G.S.G. ; S. Brice, jun., P.G.V.E. ; Andrew Holmes, St. John and St. Pau l Lodges, has just gone on l eave , P.G.M. ; T. P. Newton D.G.H. ; G. P. Carter D.G. after a successful P.G.M. proceeded to appoint and invest his officers as , , period of office. Bro. Bolley, W.M., follows : Prefect ; J. G. Thomas, P.G.S.B. ; and others. and a capital set of officers are keeping up the tradi- Bro. T. B. Whytehead D.P.G.M. tional prosperity of Union of Malta Lodge, No. 407; „ W. B. Dyson Prov. S.G.W. Bro. T. V. Quinn , abl y assisted , is also doing well BELVEDERE. with Zetland Lod „ J. Monks Prov. J.G.W. ge, No. 515. United Brethre n Lodge, f Prov. G. Sec. and Say e and Sele Conclave (No. 122).—An No. 1923, was never more prosperous than under the .. F. W.¦••"«"" Halliwell >«•» assembly of this conclave took place on Friday, the 4th " j ^ Treas care of Bro. C. H. Horsfall. We also hear cap ital inst., at the Masonic Rooms. The M.P.S., Sir Kni ght accounts of Way farers Lodge, No. 1926 , which is „ J. T. Seller Prov. G.S.B. Weiss, D.G.M., presided, and there was a good attendance. „ T. J. Armstrong Prov. G. Std. Br. flourishing under the control of Bro. Samuel Rowland- Bro. F. A. Jewson, 1S1G and 1S27, and R.A. 1549, and Sir son. „ W. H. Cowper Prov. G. Marl. Knight G. J. Dunkley (A.C.), were balloted for and unani- „ C. E. L. Wright Prov. D.G. Marl. mously elected , and the latter being in attendance, was We must also express thc satisfaction it gives us to „ W. H. B. Atkinson , P.P. ably installed a knight of the Order by the M. P.S. A hear that the old Leinster Lodge, No. 3S7, under the S.G.W Prov. G. Exam. sanctuary of knights of the Holy Sepulchre having been Irish Constitution , is better conditioned both numerically and financiall „ C. Hollander Prov. D.G. Exam. opened , the Degree in both points was full y worked by the y than it has been for some years. Bro. T. S. Brogden Intendant-General , assisted by Sir Knights Bateman, Cob- Hamilton Sharpe, I.P.M., has been carry ing on the „ Prov. G.G. and In. ham, and Weiss, and the Degree conferred on sir knights Apologies having been tendered from several brethren duties during the summer. Bro. W. Penning being in , Cutchey, Dunkley, Nash, Wiggins, Newton, and Thomas, England Bro. Sharpe " Hearty good wishes " were expressed , and the Pro- , welcomed back the W.M,, also all being Royal Arch Masons. Bros. Cook, Secretary, and A. Shrapnell in vincial Grand Lodge was closed, the brethren afterwards The sanctuary being closed, conclave was resumed and , S.D., dining together. adjourned for the holding of the annual meeting of the formal style. Divisional Grand Conclave, at the conclusion of which the The lodge was regularly opened , a vote of welcome Saye and Sele Conclave was closed, and the Sir Knights put and passed , and the warrant handed on. joined the members of Divisional Conclave at refreshment. A splendid banquet followed , at which right good TRet) &V088 of .Rome ant ) Irish cheers were offered and heartily appreciated. Constantine. Scotland MASONIC TITLES. DIVISIONAL GRAND CONCLAVE OF KENT. GLASGOW. A recent number of the Morning Leader contained The annual meeting of the above, was held on Prince 's Lodge (No. 607). —The meeting for the following curious jumble of what it calls " curious Friday, the 4th inst., at the Masonic Rooms, Belvedere, the installation of office-bearers was held on Monday even- appellations which are used in the higher walks of under the banner of the Saye and Sele Conclave, No. ing, the 7th instant, in the Pillar Hall , Queen 's Rooms. Masonry." We venture to think our readers will 122. The Intendant - General, III. Sir Knight the Bro. Major F. W. Allan , R.W.M., presided , and handed consider them as " curious " as the Morning Leader Rev. Hayman Cummings, M.A., G.H.P. England , &c, the mallet to Bro. J. Dalrymple Duncan , G.S.W., who does : presided, and there was a full attendance. The Most III. installed the new Master, Bro. Col. J. A. Reid, and the other " The Royal Arch title of Companion Edward Grand Sovereign , the Right Hon. the Earl of Euston office-bearers . Letchworth , who played the leading part in an inter- , The brethren , along with a number of distinguished had expressed his intention to be present, but at the esting Masonic ceremony on Monday, is but one visitors (including Bro. Lord Provost Bell , who was made amongst many curious appellations which are used in last moment telegraphed an expression of regret at being Provost on the previous Thursday), dined at the Windsor detained elsewhere. Hotel, a sumptuous banquet being provided. the higher walks of Musonry. Mr. Letchworth is Divisional Grand Conclave having been opened , the During the evening a very handsome Past Master 's described as a ' Grand Scribe; ' but this is quite muster roll was called, and the minutes of the last jewel was presented to the retiring Master, Bro. Allar., in modest when compared with ' Prince,' ' Prophet,' meeting read and confirmed. recognition of the valuable services rendered , and as a ' High Priest , and ' Sojourner,' which are common The Treasurer's accounts were presented, and having ribute of the affectionate regard of the brethren. The to every chapter. In the Cross Degree of Knights been duly audited , were approved and passed. funds of the lodge amount to close on £1600. Templar Druids the names of the officers vary in differ- Letters of regret for absence were read from several ent ' encampments.' Among them are Priors, Orators, sir knights, including the Grand Viceroy, Sir Knight Prelates, Chap lains, Drapers, Preceptors, Heralds, Baron de Ferrieres ; the Grand Recorder, Sir Knight Jvelano. Almoners, Hospitallers, MacshaUs, Bailiffs , Equerries, C. F. Matier ; Intendant-General , S. Lane; Sir Knight and Admirals , the prefix ' Grand ' being used with great Lake, P.S. . Sir Knight Shirley, P.S. ; and several ENNISKILLEN. frequency. Then we have, in addition to the Archi- others. St. John ' s Lodge (No. 891). —The regular tects, the Secret and Perfect Masters, and the other Sir Knight Dr. B URNEY , P.G. Treas., proposed , and monthly meeting of this lodge was held on Monday, the creations of Mark Masonry, the orders of the Noahites Sir Knight COBHAM , G. Treas., seconded , Sir Knight 7th inst., at the Town Hall. The minutes having been read or Prussian Kni ghts, of the Red Cross Sword of Richard Clowes, of No. 122, as Grand Treasurer for and conlirmed. Bro. W. F. Jones, P.M., in an able and Babylon , of the Kni ghts of the Sword of the East, of 'he ensuing year. impressive way conferred the Degree on a brother in the Red Cross of Rome and Constantine, of the attendance. Mr. S. W. Brown was balloted for and duly No other name was brought forward , and the Inten- Kni ghts of the White Eagle or Pelican, and, lastly, of ilant declared as a fit and proper candidate for Masonic favours. the Rosicrucians—the tie pi us ultra Degree of Masonry. - General, strongly commending the selection, The ofiicers for the ensuing year having been elected as declared The brethren of the Rosy Cross are known as ' Most Sir Knight Clowes unanimously elected. follows : Bros. J. L. Carson, re-elected W.M. ; Jason The I NTENDANT -GENERAL referred to the resigna- Coalter, S.W.; W. Crowe, J.W. ; F. W. Packenham, Respectful Knights," and Vhe superior officer is the tion of the post he now filled, by Sir Knight Frederic S.D. ; Thos. Gamble, J.D.; S. R. Gibson, I.G.; W. F. ' Most Wise.' " wood, and moved that a very cordial vote of thanks be Jones, P.M., Sec ; and W. Teele, P.M., Treas, the Accorded to him for his services to the division. lodge was then closed. Her Majesty the Queen, accompanied by Princess Henry This being seconded by the D. R E . OKDBK , was of Battenberg and family, left Balmoral for Windsor.Castle tarried by acclamation. on Thursday afternoon in fine, cold weather. Frost had prevailed during the ni ht The I NTENDANT g , and the air was keen , but the -GENERAL referred to his own Zhc Cvatt Hbvoao weather was bright, and the first portion of the journey was "Ppojntment by the late lamented Grand Sovereign , s done in open carriages. At Ballater a guard of honour of ' 'r F. Burdett, Bart., one of his latest official acts, and BERM UDA. the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders was mounted at the expressed his sense of obligation to Sir Knights Matier (No. (S.C). station. The Royal train , which left at 2.15 p.m., reached and Berridge for having come down to Belvedere in May Civil and Military Lodge 726 Perth at O.iS —two minutes he/ore the fixed time. Her l« —1 he regular meeting of this flourishing lodge was held at install him in his office. The l.G. then referred to Lily Hall, Hamilton on Monday, 3rd ult. The R.VV. Majesty and the Princess dined at the Station Hotel, and the , the IQ services to the division conferred by the first and Master, Bro. Lieut. W. T. Vidler (Army Aledical Staff), resumed their journey at 7. . °nl y Recorder, Sir Knight Bateman , who had held the was supported by the following ofiicers : Bros. J. Karritt , Through the kindness of his Royal Highness the Prince Position for seven years—since the establishment of I.P.M.; K. Duerden , D.M.; J. Wilson , acting as S.M.; of Wales a suite of rooms in the Imperial Institute has the division of Kent in November, 1885, and moved T. Adams, S.W. ; C. Taylor, acting as J.VV. ; F. Hick- again this year been placed at the disposal of that excellent that a cordial vote of thanks be inscribed on the man , acting as Sec.; A. Gass, S.U.; H. J. t'arrell, J.U.; charity, the London Needlework Guild , for the exhibition of minutes. A. Cockings, I.G. j T. Apnlin and H. J. Blatchford, the various articles presented by the members for distribu- This was seconded b Stewards; and P. Burrows, l yler. Visitors : Bros. W. C tion among the poor during the present winter. No fewer y Sir Knight W EISS, and carried H land , P.G.M. Bermuda ; T. Wadson , W.AI., ofiicers , than articles have been sent in, the list including unanimously. y 42,440 all The and brethren of Atlantic Phujnix Lodge, 225 (E.C.) j and kinds ot wearing apparel for men, women , and children , as I NTENDANT -GENERAL then announced that he brethren from the several lodges in the Island. well as over 500 blankets. Her Royal Hig hness the £aa appointed Sir Kni ght Bateman his Deputy, and The lodge having been opened , the R.W.P.G.M. was Duchtss of Teck, who is President of the guild , has Proceeded to obli gate him to that position and seat him received. Bros. Piper and Robertson were raised to the alone given 2500 arlicles. 1 he soc ety has year by year 0n the throne. • Degree of M.M. in a very perfect and impressive manner been extending its sphere of usefulness. ACCIDENT INSURANCE COM- THE SHADWELL C LJERKE NEW SERIES. PUBLISHED ANNUALLY. PANY, LIMITED. TRUST. Price Is. Post Free , is. id, 10, ST. SWITHIN'S LANE, LONDON, E.C. TRUSTEES . General Accidents. I Personal Injuries. The M.W. Pro G.M., the Right Hon. the EARL OF THE COSMOPOLITAN MASONIC Railway Accidents. 1 Deaths by Accident. LATHOM. C. HARDING, Manager. The R.W. Deputy G.M., the Right Hon. the EARL OF CALENDAR & POCKET BOOK MOUNT EDGCUMBE. Cloth, Price is. ANDERTON'S HOTEL & TAVERN The R.W. Bro. Sir ALBERT W. WOODS (Garter) , P.G. 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Every WANTED by Advertiser, Decorative man of business habits and undeniable c"arac of Devonshire , &c, &c, &c, Author of " Masonic Records, requisite for the Trade and Exportation. Illustrated Book of or ^'J ' Lodges, t0 revised for 1891 Constant Employment, either Messenger, Porter, _7_7-i88 , post free for three Housetop • to Bro. W ILLIAM J AMES H UGHAN , P.S.G.D. England. penny sumps. Position of 1 rust .-Address M.M., care of Regent-street W. I. London: G EORGE K ENNING, I O, Great Queen-st., W.C. THLEGHAI'HIC; ADDKESS—R ABBI -IKY, LONDON . 21, Maddox-strect , , Crown Svo. Price 2s. {by post 2s. 2d.) At the same meeting, the opportunity was taken to In another part of our columns will be found an SECOND EDITION . present the retiring Provincial Grand Master, Bro. Jack article, in which the steps proposed to be taken by the THE EVOLUTION OF SYMBOLIC Sutcliffe, who had held the office for nine years, with a promoters of the contemp lated South African Grand MASONRY. handsome testimonial, in recognition of his valuable Lodge are fully described, and we think our readers BY BRO. JAMES STEVENS, P.M., P.Z., services to Lincolnshire Mark Masonry. The testi- will agree with us that the contrast between the pro- Mem. C.C. Quatuor Coronati Lodge, No. 2076, &c, monial included a Jack Sutcliffe Benevolent Fund , a posed South African mode of procedure and the course " This little brochure is a most welcome and opportune handsomely-illuminated address, and a silver salver, adopted by the New Zealand Grand Lodge promoters addition to the literature of the Craft ; the treatise is usefu l bearing on it a suitable inscri ption. In this instance could hard ly be greater. There will be no Grand ways, in many and is the best thing of the kind extant, its done handy size and generally trustworthy character being also we congratulate the Province on having Lodge in South Africa unless " at least three-fourths " special recommendations."—Freemason. honour to whom honour is due. of its lodges are in favour of its formation ; there is a * * » Grand Lodge in New Zealand , but nearly one-half of Bv POST FROM THE AUTHOR ONLY.—Address EVELYN, the lodges in the colony will have nothing to do with CATFORD, S.E. Bro. James Smith has done good service for the Craft, by writing and publishing a cap ital history of it. We do not need to reside in the latter country in order to determine for ourselves that the establishment Q. EORGE REES. " Dumfries Kilwinning Lodge, No. 53," of Dumfries ; with records from the year 16S7. The " Dumfries of a Grand Lodge in the teeth of so large an opposi- ETNGRAVINGS by the Principal Artists. Eight Masonic Historian," has done his work thoroughly, tion must have given rise to a serious amount of ill- *~* Hundred Subjects in Stock. and the result is an excellent historical sketch of the feeling. Liberal Discount. venerable lodge, which we have perused with pleasure The New Zealand Mail admits that " at the inception ETCHINGS, Large and Choice Variety on View and profit, and most sincerely congratulate Bro. James by Leading Artists. Liberal of the movement there was much opposition shown to Cash Discount. Smith on the success and completion of his labours. * * * the scheme," but that was " mainly by brethren who SPORTING PICTURES, both Old and New. were ignorant, and persisted wilfull y in remaining Bro. Hughan has kindly written an Introduction on Hunting, Racing, Coach- ignorant of the real scope of the movement and the ing, &c. Large Assort- the " Old Charges," with especial reference to those intentions of its promoters." But this is assertion , not ment. Liberal Discount domiciled in Scotland , and has moreover carefully for Cash. argument. Whenever two people, or two sets of described—after due collation—the five preserved at people, differ, each charges the other with being stupid PICTURE FRAMES. Special Masonic Designs Dumfries, which have been unearthed through the for Certificate Frames, Sic or ignorant, or something equally uncomplimentary. , well - directed researches of Bro. Smith, and other at Lowest Prices. What we have always maintained, and still maintain , is brethren in that town. that the establishment of a Grand Lod A New Catalogue, with Prices, &c, post free, \t\. Stamp. * » ge in New REES SAVOY HOUSE 11 Zealan d by one half of the lodges was certain to GEORGE , , 5, STRAND. As Bro. Hughan is without an equal in this particu - Established Years. generate ill-feeling on the part of the other half ; and 30 addition lar study, his introduction is a most valuable the justice of our proposition is borne out by the state- PARTRIDGE & COOPER , to the volume, and he has also favoured us with an ment of our contemporary that " all bad feeling has which " THE " STATIONERS, appreciative criticism of Bro. Smith's history, now nearly entirely disappeared." endorsing. As 191 & 192, FLEET STREET, LONDON. we take the opportunity of warmly * * * this, the latest effort of Bro. Smith's has received such As for the further statement of the Mail that " never THE ROYAL COURTS NOTE PAPER . hearty approval from Bro. Hughan, we need say no were the brethren of the Craft in the Colony, whether This is the cheapest paper ever introduced to the public, more, and we feel persuaded that Bro. Hughan's it being slightly tinted, thick, and pleasant to write upon. of the English or the New Zealand , on such terms of Price 4s. per ream. verdict will be that of the Craft generally. mutual goodwill as they are at present," all that wc THE VELLUM WOV E CLUB-HOUSE PAPER. * ? # can say is that we are delighted to hear it. Thc The best paper made. Send for sample box of paper and The Governors of the Masonic Female Orphan letter in a recent number of the New Zealand Crafts- envelopes, post free for 2s. Catalogues Post Free. School, Dublin , which celebrated the centenary of its man, signed "P.M. N.Z.C., Reefton ," on which wc foundation in May last, are making good use of the commented last week, does not give us a very exalted Zo (_.orre0 pon _>en.0, funds then obtained. We stated a few weeks since idea of this goodwill, nor do we think that such an that the net .proceeds , after defraying all expenses, ii\-mam_ered attack on a leading member of the OUR PORTRAIT GALLERY OF WORSHIPFUL amounted to .£21,630, and grants have already been English Constitution will have the effect of strengthen- MASTERS. made to IS girls—including those who will leave school ing it. Let us hope, however, that this is an isolated at Christmas—towards enabling them to turn to good case, and that the wise counsels of Bro. Gillon will In future numbers of the F'reemason we purpose account the benefits they have derived from their train- have the effect of stifling any disgust on the part of giving a series of portraits of Worshipful Masters who ing and education. " In every case," we are told, " the the English lodges which the Reefton tirade may have have been recently installed. Recognising the fact that needs and capacity of the object of the bounty have been calculated to evoke. no greater honour can be bestowed on a brother than been judiciously studied, with a view to help the girls ? * * to be elected the Master of his lodge, we desire to do to secure independence by their own exertions," and it our part towards creating a permanent record of such Our usually well edited contemporary, the Free- is calculated that, " after completing the building s, the ' event in his Masonic history by placing his portrait masons J ournal , of New York, is wrong in stating income of the Centenary Fund will provide abou t ,£30, that meetings of lod before our readers. We shall be pleased to furnish ges in England on Sundays are frc- on the average, for each outgoing pupil. " ouent Secretaries of lodges and others who may take an , although the statement is qualified by thc admission that it is not the custom. Wc are not aware interest in our project whatever information may be But this is not all. Already 12 new pupils have desired as to our proposed method of procedure. . that a single lodge in the 2000 odd under the roll of the been admitted and the erection of an additional dormi- Grand Lodge of England meets on that day. We feel which will enable the The following communications , amongst others, unavoidably tory has been commenced, sure the editor will at once correct the statement, and v>tand over : Governors to augment the number of. children to 100. thus remove the impression conveyed to his readers CRAFT.—Belgrave Lodge, No. 549 5 Pattison Lodge, No. 913 j Moreover, a separate infirmary is in course of erection Ca|iper Lodge, No. lojoj Kennington Lodge, No. 1381 ; Sir . that English Masons have so far departed from ancient Francis tfurdetl Lodge, No. ,$«) ; Earl of Carnarvon Lodgr, and it is intended to build a Memorial Hall, large custom. No. 1-41; St, Leonard Lodge, No. i "|6b; Derby Allcroft Lodge, h to accommodate the whole school at once, and No. au8; St. Nicholas Lodge. No. «S9 . and Doric Lodge, enoug No, J359. to serve as a drill hall and day room, as well as for a Corces pcmoence. ROYAL A RCH .—Fidelity Chapter, No. 3; Moravian Chapter lace of meeting on state occasions for the Governors No. 387 j Holmesdale Chapter, No. 8.4; and lnkerman Chapter, p No, un, and friends of the Institution. I We do not hold ourselves responsible for the opinions expressed by our correspondents , but we wish in a spirit of fair play to R ED CROSS.—Premier Conclave. # # # I'tovincial Grand Lodge of Surrey. HI to permit—within certain necessary limits—free discusaioii.J I'rovincial Grand Lodge of the Isle of .Man , The fund realised is large enough to allow of these Provincial Grand Mark Lodge of Lincolnshire. TRANSFERS OF OLD WARRANTS. Also several various additions and improvements being carried out, reports of Lodges of Instruction. To the Editor of the " Freemason." but, as with our English Masonic Charitable Institu- Dear Sir and Brother, tions, so with this Masonic Orphan School at Dublin , I with interest read Bro. Lane the Governors take care to remind the Craft that, 's short article on " Transfers of Old Warrants," and am pleased to though this centenary celebration was successful find that the necessarily short extracts from our minutes, beyond the most sanguine expectations, the school referring to our consecrating lodges, Nos. 208, 258, will still be dependent chiefly on the bounty of the and 2,4, mentioned by the Worshipful Master at thc i^_____^_li^^ Sbrethren for its means of maintenance. The resources recent centenary celebration of my Lodge, No. 289, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 1892. of the Institution are not sufficient to allow oi its and kindly inserted in your issue of the 15th ult., should be interesting to a brother who has done so much paying its way without the voluntary contributions are good work for the Craft. flDaeonic Wiotee. renewed from year to year. In support of Bro. Lane's statement, may I be allowed to add the following extract from the communication It must be a pleasure to our Lincolnshire brethren to The New Zealand Mail is angry because in a former from the Provincial Grand Lodge of this province nave the familiar name of Yarborough again associated article on the Grand Lodge Movement in South Africa (then for the whole County of York), held at York, ln a conspicuous manner with their Province we advised the brethre n in that Colony October 2jrd, 1805, which leads one to infer that it was , and we to follow the then customary to allow new lod congratulate those among ges to appropriate old them who are Mark Afasons example of our South Australian brethren rather than warrants, thus evading the law against malting °n the new appointment of the present holder of the title as that of New Zealand in its endeavours to establish a lodges and secret societies by resuscitating erased ones. 'heir Provincial Grand Master. The installation of his Grand Lodge. We sec no reason to regret having —Yours fraternally, wdshi p, which was performed by Bro. the Earl of tendered this advice, and what is still more to the point ALFRED SCARTH. Euston , Deputy Grand Master, assisted by Bros, Col. —the promoters of the South African scheme, whether Secretary 28 c&ueries. S.D. ; D. A. Langdon, J.D. j G. G. Symons, P.M., Egbert Roberts, P.M. ; W. Salmon , Antunovich, u| D.C; N. R. G. Emerson, Org. ; W. G. Mills, I.G. ; J, Prime, H. E. Saunders, and others. The visitors were 1014] CURIOUS MASONIC MEDAL. Cuer, Steward ; W. H. Liddall, I.P.M. ; J. Smith , P.M. ; also numerous, among them being Bros. J. F. Hasden R. E. Hunt, P.M. ; E. H. Dove, P.M. ; and H. Sadler, 1 P.P.G. Org. Essex ; W. H. Chalk, ' your readers tell me the origin , or give 364, 1437; G. Can any of G. Tyler ; and the following visitors : Bros. E. N. Dale, Inglish, 901 ; C. Tayler, 1(124; W. Snelgrove, 907 ; 1 me a clue to the history of the following Masonic P.M. 19S7; H. Massey, 160, P.M. 619 and 192S ; R. A. Prentice, P.M. 11S5 ; A. Harvey, W.M. 1963 ; A, \V_ piece ? On a Mosaic pavement three robed figures , Hargroves, W.M. 155S ; R. R. Green, P.M. 1304 ; and Boston, P.M. 127S ; F. Page, 1962 ; and H. Prenton, 1319, two crowned and holding sceptres in tlieir right hand , C. J. Ashdown, 1427. The lodge having been opened, the minutes were read and the third kneeling and showing an unfolded plan After the confirmation of the minutes of the previous and confirmed , and Bros. Bruster and Wagstaff were of a building : in the foreground a perfect ashlar meeting, Bro. G. G. Symons, P.M., raised Bros. Clarke, raised to the Third Degree. Bro. James Bott was pre- within compasses and a gavel on it, and the square, Flint, Arthur Hall, and E. M. Hall, and subsequently Bro. sented as W.M. elect, and installed by Bro. Francis, around. In the distance Bruty, W.M., passed Bros. Inchbold , Preager, Edmunds, the outgoing W.M., in an exceedingly able and impressive level, and plumb rule lying , Selmes, and Bromley Hall to the Second Degree, and then and behind the fi gures, a building in course of erection manner. The following officers were appointed and in. initiated Messrs. James King, Henry Durell , and William vested : Bros. W. Salmon, S.W. ; G. A. P. Antunovich with scaffolding. On the left the radiant sun , and on , Alfred Harrison. On the motion of Bro. G. G. Symons, J.VV. ; G. Edwards, Treas.; A. Hamilton, Sec ; H the right a crescent moon , the whole surrounded by a P.M., seconded by Bro. J. Smith , P.M., the initiation fee E. Sanders, S.D. ; VV. Smith, J.D.; F. Egbert Roberts, serpent with its tail in its mouth . Reverse—on a was raised from eight to ten guineas, and on an addendum Org. ; J. Bass, I.G. ; J. R. Hewitt, D.C; G. ill. shield (tincture doubtful), three lions, passant gules, being suggested by Bro. H. 1*. Nell, P.M., Secretary, that Tayler and R. Prime, Stwds.; and J. J. Marsh, Tyler. crest, a hand grasping a spear armed ; the whole in the joining fee be raised from three to live guineas, this The lodge was closed, and the brethren adj'ourned to front of three columns (tonic, Doric, and Corinthian). was also adopted. A Committee was afterwards appointed the Pillar Hall, where an excellent banquet was served. to consider the desirability of forming a Benevolent Fund On the dexter side, paitly hidden by the shield , a sprig The usual Masonic toasts were given and duly to be attached to the lodae. Bro. Hunt, P.M., announced honoured , the W.M. presenting Bro. Francis, I.P.M., in of acacia , square, scroll , and level. On the sinister a that he would stand as Steward of the lodge for the next ashlar the name of the lodge, with a very handsome Past Master's vine branch, the compasses, gavel , perfect , Festival at the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , and jewel. triang le containing part of the letter C, and plumb. the lodge thereupon voted 10 guineas to his list. Feeling references were m ade by the VV.M. and I.P.M. Legend—BROTHERLY LOVE , RELIEF.&TRUTH , After this the lodge was closed, and the brethren to the sad loss the lodge had sustained during the past year below BR. WILL M . COOMBE. The arms on the adjourned to supper. by the death of three of it Past Masters, viz : Bros. Louis shield, crest, and the legends are incused. Floriated The toasts which followed were proposed in the shortest Stean, Secretary, I. T. Salmon, Treasurer, and C. Tichiaz . loop, oval. Hall-mark circa 1784. possible wav , the hour being very late. Bro. Stean was a member of the Euphrates Lodge, in GEO. L. SHACKLES. The I.P.M., Bro. Liddall, proposed " The Health of the which he was initiated in 1S30, he was also one of the W.M.," congratulating him on the way in which he did his founders of the Cosmopolitan Lodge in 1SG2, and Secretary work, andthe lodge on having so expert a Master . from that time until his death, he was also founder and first 1015] TWO OLD MEDALS. The Worship ful Master replied, and said that that was Master of the St. Leonard's Lodge, No. 17 C6. only the second time he had occupied the chair, and it could Both the medals mentioned b Bro. Hughan in your This lod ge is fortunate in possessing Bro.E gbert Roberts, y not be said that he had done much. Still, he hoped to do P.M., and P.P. G. Org. of Essex, as one of its members, issue of the 12th inst. are mentioned and described in much more, and that before his term of office expired it and under his direction, and assisted by several other " Medallic Illustrations of British History," Vol. II., would be seen that he had performed the ceremonies in other members and visitors, a capital programme of music p. 670, et seq. The former is in the British Museum , such an efficient manner as to give satisfaction to the was rendered. and the latter is in the Hunterian Collection of the brethren. He then proposed " The Initiates," and said he University of Glasgow, and both are very rare. I felt proud so soon after his installation to have had so Lodge Of Asaph (No. 1319).—The installation think Bro. Hughan is mistaken in stating the building many on the list. He hoped to have more during his year meeting of the above lodge, which was founded in the year is " the infirmary ; " it should be the Edinburgh of oflice. 1S70, for the convenience of members of the dramatic and I know of another as Bro. Durell was the fi rst to reply, and he apologised for musical profession, was held on Monday, the 6th instanl, Exchange. In addition to those, the absence of Bro. King, who had been obliged to leave, follows : " The Grand Master (G. Drummond), of the at Freemasons' Hall, when Bro. Alfred Edward Bishop, of but who had desired him to express his feelings of gratitude Bro. Henry Irving's company, the W.M., presided. As Scottish Freemasons , grasping the hand of a brother to the lod ge for admitting him as a member. He had known fi Silence in the back- usual on these occasions, there was a very large attendance Mason , points to a seated gure of , Bro. King for a very long time, and was well acquainted of members of the lodge and visitors, there being some 130 ground is the New Exchange at Edinburg h , above are with the admirable circle in which he had been brought up. breth ren present. the sun and moon , with the seven stars of the Pleiades; They both hoped and trusted that they might become - After the lodge had been opened, and the minutes con- Masonic implements lie about on the ground. Exergue strong men. They came there with health and strength, firmed, Bro. Edward Walter Gardiner was elected as a AM1CITIA VIRTUTE FT S1LENT10 (By friendshi p, and would both endeavour to push their way as far as they joining member of the lodge, and then the report oi the virtue, and silence.) Reverse—The armorial shield of the possibly could in the Strong Man Lodge. _ They had both Audit Committee and of the Fund of Benevolence, both of with the collar of the Order of St. joined with the express purpose of attaining the highest which were exceedingly favourable, were received anil Scottish Freemasons , position in it, and he believed any one who joined it had Andrews." Size, 1-2 (one inch 2-ioths.) This also is adopted. Bro. W. Sydney Penley, S.W. and W.M. elect, that opportunity . In such a lodge it would take some time, was thereupon presented for installation by Bro. George E. very rare, and is in the collection of R. W. Cochrane but he was pleased to say, as they had health and youth on Weaver, Patrick Esq., Woodside Blith and described by him in Fairchild, P.M., D.C, to the W.M., and Bro. J. , , , their side, there was the possibility of their being able to P.M., took the S.VV. chair, and Bro. W. Lestocq, P.M.. his work, " Catalogue of the Medals of Scotland, attain the position they so much desired. He wished con- the J.W. chair. Bro. Bishop, W.M., proceeded to install kc, 1844, " and also in " Medallic Illustrations of British tinued success to the Strong Man Lodge. Bro. Penley, and performed the whole ceremony in faultless History "— (vide supra). Althoug h it was struck to be Bro. Harrison also replied. Although he had heard a stvle. The followine brethren received the collars of ollice laid in the foundation-stone of the Edinburgh Exchange, great deal about Freemasonry, the real facts had never for thc ensuing year : Bros. A. E. Bishop, I.P.M.; J.E- it is not mentioned in the " Scots Magazine " for been put befcre him. He had heard a good many tales Hambleton, SAV. ; F. H. Macklin , J.W. ; C. Welland, September, 1753, where a full account of the ceremony about it, but they had all proved fallacious and untruthful. P.M., Treas. ; W. A. Tinney, P.M., Sec ; G. E. fair- and the two preceding pieces mentioned b Bro. Now that he saw what it was he looked upon it with child, P.M., D.C; C. E. Tinney, P.M., Org. ; S. John- y pleasure. He found in it a body of men banded together, , l.G. ; Hughan are described. 1 regret that I have none of son, S.D. ; W. J. Holloway, J.D.; C. Dodsworth bound by the ties of love and fraternity, who did their best L. Lablache and G. H. Allen, Stewards; and John Gilbert , these medals in my collection. to support each other. Come what might, whatever their Tyler. When the ceremonies were concluded, Bro. Penley, GEO. L. SHACKLES differences in religion or politics, they were all banded W.M., in thc name of the lodge, presented Bro. Bishop. together in brotherly love to support each other, even to I.P.M., with a valuable Past Master's jewel, accompanying death. the presentation with some highly Haltering, but well- The Worshi p ful Master, in giving "The Health of the deserved, remarks on his great services to the lodge dunnC .Reviews. I.P.M.," said they all knew the work Bro. Liddall had his year of ollice. Bro. Bishop acknowledged the gilt anil done in the past, and they knew that if called upon to do it devotion to " The Report on Foreign Correspondence " for the Grand the compliment, and assured the brethren of his again he would readily do so. He was quite sure Bro. the interests of the lodge and to Freemasonry generally. Chapter of Ohio by Bro. S. Stacker Williams is a very Liddall would back him up during his year of office. adjournal interesting compilation , and exceeding ly well done. The The lodge was then closed, and the brethren Bro. Liddall thanked the W.M. for his kind observations, to a choice banquet at Freemasons' Tavern. leferences of special concern to Eng lish companions arc not and assured the brethren that his best thoughts and wishes toasts weic numerous, as mainly Ihe volume appeals to America n Royal At the conclusion of the banquet the usual were for the Strong Man Lodge. proposed and honoured, but Bro. Bishop having to attenii Arch Masons. There is no reference to the Grand Chap- The Worship ful Master, in proposing " The Visitors," was not able w ter of England , but the Mark Giand Lod ge is reviewed b a dress rehearsal at the Lyceum Theatre, y after remarking that the lodge was always pleased to enter- wait for the toast of " The I.P.M." The W.M. was very Hro. Williams in a most friendl y manner. Ihe Grand tain visitors, said it seemed to him that the presence of , but his obscrvati. n- Representative from Ohio to that body is Bro. J. Kelly brief in his proposing of the toasts visitors gave a tone to the lodge and made it look up. were strictly to the point. , „,. O'Nea l , and at the Mark Grand Lodge the Right Hon. " The Queen a*w Lord Henniker represents the Grand Chapter of Ohio. Bro. R. R. Green , P.M, 1S04, replying, said he had had The Worshipful Master, in proposing l many invitations to entertainments in this lodge, but this the Craft," said he asked them to drink the toast with tw His lordship is alio Representative from Scotland. Bro. characterised tn Williams quotes the most of Bro . Hug han 's " interesting was the first night he had an opportunit y of accepting the loyalty and sincerity which has always courtesy of the brethren. He had very much enjoyed thc Lodge of Asaph. . , ,1, and instructive letter " to the Grand Chapter of Pennsylvania Highness tw as ils Grand Representative; he rightl y " appreciating the work of the evening. Many of the members of Strong In proposing "The M.W.G.M., his Royal mne, Man Lodge knew him elsewhere as a supporter of the Prince of Wales," the W.M. said the toast, like good honour " _f such an appointment as it was the first of its among 'Mas0 kind. As may be expected , Bro. Hughan speaks most Charities , and in that character he was much pleased to needs no bush . There is only one feeling see that evening the move that vvas made on behalf of about their Grand Master—love and loyalty. ,, ..,.„ heartil y of the able management of the Mark Grand Lodge, the uc V »v with Bro. Malicr as Grand Secretary. Healsoslatesthatthere Masonic Charity . He did not think M asonic Charity was In proposing "The Pro Grand Master, risen carried out in lodges so much as it should he all the Grand Master, and the rest of the Grand Ofiicers, I are'127 chapters en the Boll of the Grand Koyal Arch Chapter to the e» ' of Eng land , and points out the practical oneness of the country through, but hc wished the Strong Man Lodge and Past," the W.M. observed that it was iu hearty success in its new path. of the Grand Ofiicers that Masonry, under the Constiiu great tilling Masonic bodies in Eng land , with H.R.H. the grand po*-!1 Prince of Wales as Grand Master. This report b Bro. Bro. C. J. Ashdown , 1427, also responded. of the Grand Lodge of Ungland, owed its ' (0 y , P.G. Ireas., replied , and referring . S. Stacker Williams is one of the best of the many excellent Hie W.M., in proposing " The Health of the Past Bro. Richard Eve ^ Masters," said it was a great pleasure to (ind those the step he took at the Ouarterly Commumean" volumes issued annually in America. but, ^ brethren who had gone throug h the Master's chair still September last, said he was not opposed to, nj attend regularly to see the younger ones do their work. contrary, in favour of , an extension of the number 0 ^ 1.old Mayor KniU marked his accession to the oflice of Bro. Hunt, P.M., while thanking the W.M. on behalf of Officers. .. ..,. ,,( the lhc Heam •» Chief Magistrate of the City uf London by entertaining all thc P.M.'s, said their actions spoke stronger than their Bro. W. Lestocq, P.M., proposed " 01 some 2000 childre n of the City Ward Schools in the Guild- words. They sujipoiled the W.M., and always would Worshi pful Master." He said : In the absence- , hall on the nth instant. Refreshments were liberall y pro- support him. Bishop, I propose the VV.M., and I think the . „,t sure and when these had becn partaken of Iiro. H. T. Nell, P.M., Sec, responding to the toast of have the honour to do this is that it was my grea I {o. vided , , the Great »ia Hall was turned into a play room , every descri ption of " The Officers of the Lodge," said that as far as he was to propose our Bro . Penley, your Worship ful *k:iSU,c, 1 entertainment, including Punch and Jud y; performing dogs, concerned he took great interest in the lodge, and he hoped initiation in this lodge. It was also my S , offer h'01 the chair, to trained ponies, Ike, Ike, being in full swing throug hout the his work gave satisfaction. He wished to draw attention when 1 had the honour of getting in * w evening. to the fact that the Strong Man Lodge of Instruction had his first collar of Steward. It is also my great I'"-- know that I am, if not thc oldest friend, at least one of the Bros. 'J. O'Neill , 1992; F. L. Roy, 392 ; G. R. Langley, was supported by Bros. E. Pearson Peterson , I.P.M.; oldest friends he has in this room , and, therefore, it is with 23S1; C. F. A. Gibbs, 1S49 ; and M. F. Tweedie, 92. John Thornton , S.VV.; A. J. Boyle, J.W.; C. H. Ellis , the greatest pleasure I rise to ask you to drink the health of Two lodges and 25 brethren , as follows, were elected to S.D. ; A. E. Harris, as J.D. ; John T. Last, Treas.; J. your W.M. It seems almost needless for me to say any- the membershi p of the Correspondence Circle, now number- B. Fearnley, Sec ; S. A. Auty, P.M., L'hap. ; Alfred thing with regard to the future of the Asaph Lodge, being ing over 1400 : Victoria Lodge, 2G (S.A.C.), Jamestown. Stephenson, P.M., P.P.G.D.C, D.C ; Goodman Root, in his hands, he has given us such a sample of what he South Australia; Minerva Lodge, 2431, Birkenhead ; I.G. ; Henry Holmes, Tyler ; G. Althorp, P.M., P.P.G.P.; intends to do, that it is superfluous to attempt to give any Bros. T. S. Burstow, 775 (S.C), Toowoomba ; VV. S. T. Wainman Holmes, P.M., P.P.G.O. ; J oseph Wilson, idea of it. Bro. Penley and 1 have worked together in Byrne, 2SC (I.C), Brisbane; A. W. Clarke, 76S (S.C), P.M., P.P.G. Std. Br. ; Samuel A. Bailey, P.M.; John Masonry, have learned the ritual together, have rehearsed Charters Towers, all in Queensland; G. VV. Sare, 12 Morton , Robert S. Hird , Richard Harland , John A. Drake, it together, before he thought of getting a collar, even down (N.Z.C.), Hamilton, New Zealand; T. Webb, 173 (N.S. and F. Percy Sykes. Visitors : Bros. C. J. Schott, 101S : to a few weeks ago. I know perfectly well there has W.C), Broken Hill, New South Wales ; J.J. Wilson, and A. Swaine, Org. 3S7. been but ope desire in his mind with regard to his work, Jagersfontoin , and G. H. Hollander, Senekal , both in the The minutes of the installation]meetin sr were read and and that is, to be perfect in his ritual, to render Orange Free State ; G. Gie, Johannesburg, South African as perfectl conlirmed , and the Treasurer 's balance-sheet for thc past it y as in his power, so as to keep Republic ; J. F. Lawless, W .M. 3, and W. H. S. Wright, year, the consideration of which had bcen postponed from up the best traditions of the Lodge of Asaph. Practically, 1G3, both of St. Paul, Minnesota ; H. Crawford, 16, the previous lod ge, was adopted. 1 he ballot was taken for there is no doubt that he will do so, and that when the D. VV.M. Grangemouth, Scotland ; G. H. Brown, 2433 ; , and Bro. Richard Lishman , 439, as a joining member, which time comes , if the Great Architect of the Universe S. Jones, 477; S. Chapman , W.M. 2433 ; E. Kite, 2433 ; resulted in his election , and he was admitted to the member- spares us, we shall hear him go through the ceremony of F. K. Stevenson, 537; R. J. Smith , 1042 ; A. J. Tonkin , shi p of the lodge. The Second Degree was conferred on installation as well as it has been done to-day—and that is 1755 5 A. H. Hale, 429 ; W. * . Clarke, 13*,; H. 1. Bro. T. Percy Sy kes by Bro. Peterson , I.P.M., theworking saying a great deal . I know that we shal l have a brilliant Sturgeon, 429; J. J. Hall , 127S; ]. Thompson , 2242 ; F. tools being explained by Bro. Boyle, J. W., and the charge year in thc Lodge of Asaph in the hands of Bro. Penley. E. W. Collard , 19; and H. Scott-Smith , 1264. delivered by the VV.M. The Treasurer, in accordance with The Worshipful Master, in reply, said : I thank you Bro. Professor Thos. Hayter Lewis, F.S.A., Past Vice- the lodge by-laws, submitted his estimate of receipts and very much, Bro. Lestocq , for your too kind remarks, and President of the R .I.B.A., Emeritus Pro fessor of Architec- disbursements for the current year, which, with slight modi- j thank the brethren very much for their most hearty ture, University College, was duly installed into the chair fication was adopted. Two propositions for initiation were of them , , reception but I must say that I had learned a of K.S. by Bro. R. Gould, and appointed his officers as received, and, after " Hearty good wishes " from the visiting very fine speech for this occasion, only, unfortunatel y it follows : Bros. Dr. W. VV. Westcott, S.W.; the Rev. C brethren, the lodge was closed. does not fit in with that of Bro. Lestocq's. However, I J. Ball, J.W. ; Walter Besant, Treas. ; G. VV. Speth, Refreshment followed labour, when the usual loyal and thank you most sincerely for the way you have drunk my Sec. ; E. Macbean , S.D. ; VV. Mattieu Williams. 1. D.; Masonic toasts were duly honoured. health. I can assure you I shall do my very utmost to up- R. F. Gould, D.C; C. Kupferschmidt , I.G.; C. Pur- The toastof " The Visitors " was proposed, and a cordial hold the dignity of the old Lodge of Asaph. The Past don Clarke, CLE., Steward ; and J. Freeman, Tyler. Masters of the Lodge of Asaph have left a good record The W.M. then delivered an eloquent installation address, welcome given them. behind them. I shall try to imitate it. Brethren, thank giving the result of recent researches which he thought Bro. Schott, 101S, responded , and expressed the pleasure you kindly ; I cannot say more. threw some light upon a few difficult questions in Masonic it had afforded him to acceptthe hospitalityof the lodge, and The Worshipful Master next said : Brethren , 1 am history, and suggesting the lines on which further research thanked the brethren for the hearty reception accorded to the eoing to ask you now to drink "The Health of Bro. might profitably be Cirried on. He then called upon Bro. visitors. Bishop." He has been obliged to go away, but I think it Gould for his paper on "The Assembly," but, owing to Bro. A. Swaine, 3S7, in proposing the toast of " The is a good opportunity for another drink . Prosperity and the lateness of the evening, that brother contented him- Worshi pful Master," stated Mat he esteemed it a great long life to Bro. Bishop. self with a short summary of the facts detailed in his paper, privilege and honour to su .mit this toast. He was by na The Worshipful Master, in proposing " The Visitors," and thc conclusions to be derived therefrom. The paper means an infrequent visitor to the lodge, and had hid said the welcome they gave them was hearty and fraternal , will appear at length in the published " Transactions." A opportunities of seeing ho.v well the W.M. had discharged and they knew it, and year alter year they came. Might vote of thanks was accorded the lecturer. The I.P.M., his duties in the various offices in the Ijdge he had their numbers increase as years went on. Bro. Rylands, was presented with an illuminated vote of occupied before reaching the chair, and he was convinced that the lodge would have a successful year under his After Bros. Dr. Pocock and Pilcher had acknowledged thanks for his services in the chair during the preceding 12 months. Bro. Lamonby presented the lodge with a rule. the toast, The VV.M., Bro. Niven , thanked Bro. Swaine for the Bro. Fitzgerald said that for the sixteenth time he had curious and valuable hand-painted apron of last century, formerly worn by one of his own ancestors ; and Bro. kindly terms in which he had proposed the toast, and thc been at the lodge and seen the ceremony of installation brethren for so cordiall y receiving it, and promised that performed in it. He had only to look back a few Wright exhibited a handsome silk handkerchief decorated years to with Masonic symbols. nothing should be wanting on his part to maintain the high see a little gentleman come up to the pedestal and receive prestige the lodge had attained. his Degree at the hands of the late Bro. John Maclean . He The lodge was then closed, and the brethren adjourned could remember the attentive manner in which Bro. Penley to the Holborn Restaurant for dinner. The Tyler's toast concluded a very pleasant meeting. received the ceremony. He afterwards saw a congratulatory Bros. Holmes, P.P.G.O.; Last, Fearnley, and Sykes letter written by Bro. Penley to Bro. Maclean upon the Bloomsbury Rifles Lodge (No. 2362).— contributed songs and duets to the harmony of the ' The third installation meeting of this lodge took place in evening. latter s performance of the ceremony. When he saw it he the Officers foreshadowed that Bro. Penley would occupy the chair in ' Mess at the head-quarters of the regiment, FARINGDON. the same way as Bro. Maclean did. He would now come Chenies-street, Tottenham Court-road, on Wednesday, the gth inst., when there were present Bros. M. H. Hale, Vale of White Horse Lodge (No. 1770). to the Logic Club, and say that, as far as that club was VV.M. ; G. E. Grimes concerned, he happened to be its Secretary, and it afforded , H. R. Myers, I . L. Miller, H. —On Thursday, the 3rd inst., there was a large assembly him an immense amount of Sillis, G. D. Mayford , J. N. Maylord, G. W. Barter, C. of brethren to take part in the installation of Bro. Dr. pleasure to receive members Gilbert, Claud-Scott of the Asaph Lodge. He wished he was its , A. Marshall, Smith Richards, VV. S. Coniston Spackman , W.M. Bro. Spackman being so well Private Secretary, Hall,, G. Groome, C. W. Patten , G. Chandler, J. W. known at Swindon, a large contingent from the Swindon but that lot did not fall to them all. Harris, G. Stevenson In that club they were always pleased to see any member , C. Steel, J. Thompson , G. J ackson, lodges went over to take part and assist in the ceremony, of the Asaph Lodge, and to hear them rehearse the cere- H. Fowle, C. E. Cowland , and VV. E. Welsford (hon. which took place in the lodge room at the Savings Bank, member). Visitors : Bros. R. D. Smith , VV.M. 27; J. G. and as evidence of the popularity of the new Master, no monies. The Logic Club had its inception in the Asaph Hawkins, Lodge. It had been presided over by Bro. Maclean and 2063 ; C. Sargeuch, 1261 ; H. Macfarlane, 27; less than eight of the 13 Past Masters were present to do Bro. George Buckland ; it was now presided M. Bradley, 05S ; F. Marshall , 15X6 ; W. Coleman, P.M, him honour. The installation was carried out by Bro. H. over by their H. ; R. Hearndon , distinguished friend , Bro. George Fairchild, who was be- 04 1853; VV. C. Thomas, 65; J. H. J. Birch, P.M. 511, 1295, P.Z. 19, P.P.S.G.W. Wilts, in Price, P.M. 1321; H. J. Harris, P.M. 65 ; J. Bull, 27; a masterly manner. At the close the W.M. elected thc loved and respected by all. The club began a few years I. C. Powell ago in the drawing rooms of one or two of the Past Masters. , S. Armfield, 45; H. Longman, P.M. 2271; following brethren to the subordinate offices : Bros. W. It went on W. J. Harris, 1321 ; N. P. Ford , 2KiS ; J. VV. Dixon , Crossland, S.W.; J. Robertson , J.W.; R. Pocock , there until the wife of one brother overheard P.M. ; G. Goddard through the keyhole mention of the Oueen of Sheba. The 27 , 73O ; C B. Bellerby, P.M. 2021 ; Treas.; W. C. Sell, Sec. ; J. T. Hudson , S.D. ; A. E. wife in question thought it was wrong for and VV. Ellis, W.M. 1512. Clark, J.D.; Cook, I.G. ; and White, Tyler. Masons to meet After the usual business of the lodge and there and talk about women. The husband said it was the initiation of At the conclusion of the ceremony thebreth ren adjourned two old and respected members of the regiment, Bro. something that occurred in Freemasonry, but she said it Matthew Hale for refreshment to the Crown Hotel, where a most excellent meant something else, and that she would have no more of , P.M., the retiring W.M., in a very dignified banquet was served by Miss George, the Stewards being it, and impressive manner installed his successor, Bro. G. E. and out they went. That was the foundation of the Grimes, Bros. G. J. Dyke and R. Pocock. About 41 brethren were Logic Club. I'hey had to find fields and pastures some- who appointed and invested his officers as follows: present. Bros. Col. Smith Richards, S.W. ; Harry Sillis, J.W.; where else. Bro. Humphrey offered them accommodation The usual toasts were proposed and responded to, and a at his H. R. Myers, P.M., Treas. ; J. L. Miller, Sec. ; Geo. D. rooms. Taking all things into consideration they Mogford , pleasant evening was spent. had got on very well, and they had not forgotten the S.D. ; Geo. W. Baxter, J.D. ; T. VV. Mogford, Charities I.G.; C. E. Gilbert, D.C ; G. Jackson Crow, Stwd.; In proposing the toast of *' The Grand Ofiicers, Present , for they had subscribed no less than £1700 to thc and C. VV. Lawrence, Tyler, and Past," the W.M. spoke of the honour conferred on his three Masonic Charities. That had gone on for a few years, lt augurs well for the future and he success and prosperity of the lodge that the colonel of the lodge by the attendance of Bro. J. T. Morland , Deputy hoped and trusted that with the kind assistance of reg iment with wbich it is connected and Provincial Grand Master in charge, who, he said, had never the Past Masters of the Lodge of Asa[)h they would go on from whence it anil derives its name, accepted the important office of S.VV. ; spared time or trouble to be with them when he was wanted, prosper. On behalf of thi Logic Clubhc congratulated and Bro. Grimes, VV.M., is to be congratulated in and who had carried out the duties of D.P.G.M. since thc uro. Penley on attaining the high position of W.M., and having nc so justly popular a colonel as his princi pal officer. death of the Duke of Clarence in a manner satisfactory felt certain that this great lodge would lose nothing at to all. the hands of Bro. Penley. 1 he Treasurer presented a very favourable balance-sheet, after which the lodge was closed and adjourned to an Bro. Morland, in reply, expressed satisfaction at seeing The Worship ful Master in proposing " The Charities," admirably served banquet in the regimental canteen. excellent work done in the lodge, contrasting the present said the Lodge of Asaph had always been a strong The usual loyal toasts were duly honoured. state of things with those existing when he first visited it. supporter of the Charities as far as lay in its power. The The toast of " The VV.M. " was given by the Installing In rep ly to the toast of " The Prov. Grand Officers of actual state of their own benevolent fund was a proof that Master, who congratulated the brethren on having elected Berks," Bro. J. VV. Marti n, P.G. Sec, placed all thc they were charitabl y disposed. as W.M. a Master who had Masonry so thoroughly at heart credit of the present successful state of things to the Uros. James Terry, Sec. R.M.B.I., and J. M. McLeod, as Bro. Grimes. D.P.G.M., whose work he spoke of in eulogistic terms. •*ec. R.M.I.B., responded. It was received with great enthusiasm. AU the lodges in the province had done well as regards thc Uros. W. A. Tinney, C. Wellard , and E. Swanborough , In reply, the W.M. expressed his deep sense of the members and in their work for Charities, the sum received replied to the toast of "The Past Masters," and Bro. honour done him, and promised to do his utmost to con- for the latter amounting to /,'uoo in addition to what had Johnson replied for " The Officers. " tinue the prosperity of the lodge, which they could judge been contributed to old folk. Since the new Province of Under the direction of Bro. Charles E. Tinney, P.M., a from their numbers. They had start, d with seven and were Berks had been formed they had got in their first boy, thei r beautiful performance of vocal and instrumental music was now 30, all of whom he could describe as zealous Masons. first girl , and two old people, into the Masonic Institutions. Riven during thc evening by Bros. G. May, Reginald It afforded him great pleasure to pin on the breast of Bro. He urged all to work together and combine when they had J-roome, Charles Stevens, Robert Grice, Franklin Clive, Hale, I.P.M., the jewel voted to him by the lodge as a a candidate they wished to push forward and not go in for Uiarles E. Tinney, H. Schartau , Brandon Thomas, J. E. slight tribute to his excellent services. individual cases. All the lodges in the province were doing "amble-on, Walter E. Stark, and J. A. Hamilton. Bro. The toast of "The Installing Master and Past Masters " their work well, and hc could not help paying- a tribute to J°nn Lc Hay gave a most amusing ventriloquial was eloquently responded to by Bros. Matthew Hale and thc excellent manner in whicli the installation had been Performance. Claud Scott. carried out that evening by an ollicer from a neighbouring The toasts of " The Initiates," " The Visitors," "The province. In conclusion , Bro. Martin wished the new Quat uor Treasurer and Secretary," and " The Officers " were wel l W.M., with the team ot juniors he had, a prosperous year . Coronat i Lodge (No. 2076).— received and responded to. of office. Inislodge met to celebrate the Festival.of the Four Crowned Martyrs The Tyler's toast brought the evening to a close. As Charity Steward , Bro. Dyke gave statistics of work , at FreemasonsW. ' Hall , on the Sth instant. There ^re present Bros. II. Rylands, P.G. Steward , W.M.; An excellent programme was ably rendered, under the done. The 2i> members of the lodge had enabled him to w. M . Bywater, P.G.S.B., I.P.M. ; Dr. W. W. West- direction of Bro. H. J. MacFarlane, assisted by Bros. G. take up within a few shillings of £So 10 the annual festival. Jolt , S.W. ; G. W. Speth, Sec ; R. F. Gould , P.G.D., J. Crow, VV. J. Harris, G. Goddard, G. W. Barter, H. As an answer to what was often said of Masonry, that it . ¦L.j C. Kupfersch m idt, l.G. ; Professor T. Hayter Sillis, G. D. AIogford , and E. L. Berry. was simply an institution for eating and drinking, hc A very enjoyable evening was spent, quoted fi gures to show that during the present year upwards -*wis, S; T. Klein , Dr. Benjamin , VV. Richardson, and and great credit is '-ol . S. C. Piatt. Also the following members of the Cor- due to Bro. Strickland , the regimental Steward to the of ,(,90,000 had been contributed to the three grand «)>ondence Circle : Bros. W. F. Lamonby, P.G.W. Vic- canteen, for the excellent manner in which he catered for M asonic Institutions, viz., the Benevolent, the Boys' School, .*?"» ; Stephen Richardson , B. C. L. Bremner, R. P. the festive board. and the Girls' School. ui"las'J* 1' * irerris Baile>' R - R°y> W - T * Newitt, as 1 he other toasts were of a complimentary character, Bro . ' Belcher, speaking highly of the W.M., and his father f ,', ' *• L - Lazenby, H. H. "Shirley, Dr. J. Baliour PROVINCIA L MEETINGS. hf.'-burn , Rev. C. H. Maiden , C. B. Barnes, F. W. before him. V"%K W. H. Lee, E. T. Edwards, H. Ffrench Brom- The harmony of the evening was largely contributed to SfH W. G. P. Gilbert, B. M. Bannatyne, T. Cohu, G. A. BRADFORD. with songs and banjo performances by Bro. Ellis H. "icUowall , F. A. Powell, J. Castello, R. Gowan , J. Sey- Acacia Lodg e (No. regular Pritchett , a whistling solo by Bro. 11. Kent, and songs by Ur 2321). — A E, urh? A Haward, G. A. Knock, G. Gregson , J. Thompson, meeting of this lod ge was held at the Masonic HaU , on Bros. F. E. Streeten , T. Turner , C. Bishop, Bishop, W. * G.Grant, N. Scott-Smith, and J. J. Hall. Visitors : lhursday, the 3rd instant, when Bro. John Niven, VV.M., Crossland, and W. R. Cook. assistance was at hand for candidate for initiation, and for Bro. Purfurst as a joinine- that professional musical ent HORWICH. lenty of it, asked for brevit member, and , in both cases, proved unanimously in favour tainment, and p y of speech (No. —The installation from those who might be called upon for responses. Horwich Lodge 2324). of the candidate. The Secretary read a communication ' meeting of this lodge was held at the Crown Hotel on the from thc Grand Secretary announcing that the MAV.G.M. In submitting the toast of "The M.W .G.M ,, his R ovr ,i Sth inst., when there were present Bros. Hawthorn R. had been pleased to appoint Bro. Lord George F. Hamil- Highness the Prince of Wales," the VV.M. happily jS Thornton , VV.M.; Edward Hindley, S.W. ; VV. Varley, ton , P.M., P.G.W., Prov. Grand Master of Middlesex. that the more we see of him , and particularl y in Masonry (AV.; Richard Hampson , Treas. ; J. G. P. Simpson , This announcement was received with much satisfaction. the better we like him , a sentiment which called forth unani Sec ; Gustavus Rufus, S. D.; J. Whitaker, J.D. ; J. Tlie W.M. then vacated the chair in favour of Bro. John mons assent. " The Grand Officers ," Bro. Martyn HinchliiTe, Org. ; F. M. Palmer, l.G. ; Geo. Calderbank Tidmarsh, P.M., P.M. 2157, Prov. G. Stwd., who had For , as Past Grand andJ. H. Howarth, Stwds. ; James Dent, Tyler; Jas. undertaken the duties of Installing Master. Bro . W. A. Chaplain, returned thanks in brief , but effective, terms, and Haslam, J. Ryder, John Taylor, A. H Cooper, T. Hope , was followed in similar strains by Bros. Terry, P Cocks, S.VV., VV.M. elect, having been duly presented, a .G.S.B' John Breakell, J. Hartley, T. Edwards, Henry Taylor, W. Board of Installed Masters was formed , and he was and Hughes. _ "' Z. peaking of the great services rendered b H. Howarth , John Fletcher, John Evans, T. Cooper, regularly installed in the chair of K.S. for the ensuing S y Bro. Lord Tetlow, James Briggs, Ralph Bates, and VV. VV. Glover. year. The new W.M., having been proclaimed and Henniker, Prov. Grand Master, Bro. Pratt, P.M., extolled province under his able direction Visitors : Bros. John Slyman , 1730, P.P.G.D. ; George saluted, invested the officers as follows : Bros. G. Harper, the work of the , attributing Tootill, P.M. 730 ; James Critchley, 12S ; J. W. Higson , I.P.M. ; Charles Mead , S.W. ; William Freemantle, the satisfactory position of Freemasonry in Suffolk to the P.M. 1032; A. W. Duffin , P.M. 1134 ; G. P. Mulock, J.VV. ; A. T. Hanson, Treas. ; J. Tidmarsh, P.M ., deep interest he had taken in the private lodges, and the 950 ; James Mantell , W.M. 34S ; William Pollitt, 34S ; "Sec. ; C. C. Sanger, S.D. ; A. L. Butters, J.D. ; E. H. hig h esteem in which he is held in Grand Lodge as a kind 'Ihos. Potter, P.M., P.P.G.D.C : Ben Eckersley, S.D. Moseley , l.G. ; E. Purnell , D.C. ; VV. C. Hall , P.M., and courteous man of great ability . " The Deputy Prov. Grand Master and 1134; J. Waring, P.M. 1134; James Coulthurst, P.M. P.M. 3S2, P.P.G. Std. Br., Org. ; R. G. Pontifex and For the rest of Officers Present and Past 12S; Thos. Greenhalgh , T)ler 221 ; J. R. Clarkson, A. Webb, Stwds. ; and G. S. .Duffin , Tyler. The the Prov. Grand , ," Bro. N . J. responded , I.P.M. 950 ; Walter Marsden , 67S; J. C Varley, S.D. addresses to the VV.M., Wardens, and brethren, were Tracey, Prov. Grand Secretary, referring to the 277; and W. Longworth . delivered by the Installing Master. A very handsome lod ge number of lodges in the province, and the difficulty of pro- The lodge having been opened, Bro. Hindley, S.VV., banner was presented by the W.M., who, in announcing perly rewarding merit in consequence of the paucity of disposal of the Prov. Grand Master VV.M. elect, was presented by Bro. Waring, P.M., and the gift, expressed much gratification at having been offices at the . He was installed as VV.M. for the ensuing year by Bro. allowed the privilege of supplying what he had long felt believed, however, that good Masonic work was done for Hawthorn R. Thornton , W.M., in a very impressive was needed to complete the equipment of the lodge. The the sake of the work itself , and that in many instances able manner. The following officers were invested by the banner was very much admired, and a cordial vote of and earnest brethren felt a satisfaction in the knowledge of W.M., and iheir respective duties explained by Bro. A. H. thanks was passed to the W.M. for his beautiful present. that fact, even if it were not recognised as they could wish. like terms Duffin, P.M.: Bros. Varley, S.VV. ; Rufus, J.W. ; R. A life subs'cribership in the Royal Masonic Institution for Bro. Grimwood followed in , and Bro. Alston Hampson, Treas.; John Evans, Sec ; J. Whitaker, Boys was presented to Bro. Harper, I.P.M., as a slight as the youngest Prov. Grand Officer, also responded. S.D. ; F. M. Palmer, J.D.; G. H. Whitaker, P.M., memento of his year of office. In making the presentation , The Deputy Prov. Grand Master next proposed " Thp the D.C; J. S. Hinchliffe , Org. ; VV. H. Sprague, I.G. ; the VV.M. explained that it was at the express request of Health of Bro. Joseph George, VV.M./' of whom he G. Calderbank, John H. Howarth, James Haslam , and VV. the I.P.M. that it should take this particular form , and not spoke in terms of hi gh commendation , assuring his hearers H. Howarth, Stwds.; and James Dent, Tyler. Letters of that of a jewel . He hoped Bro. Harper would be long that the Stour Valley, in having committed the government apology for unavoidable absence had been received fro m spared to exercse the voting power thus acquired. 1 ne of the lodge to so worthy a brother, had consulted its own Bros. Goodacre, P.G.S.; Whitaker, Prov. Grand Oig.; I.P M. suitably acknowledged the gift. He referred with best interests, and would find its already high position in the Sprague, l.G. ; and several others. satisfaction to the support he had invariably received from Craft further advanced during the ensuing year. Bro. acknowledgment The business was succeeded by an excellent banquet, the members, and the pride he felt at having seen so large Martyn desired to add a word of of the Mrs. George which was followed by the usual toast list. Votes of can- a number of brethre n admitted into the lodge during his past assistance rendered by , their hostess, in ful Master' dolence were passed to the widows and families of Bro. year of oflice. A Committee was formed to arrange for supplementing the VVorship s earnest endeavours lod Ral ph Betley, Prov. A.G.S., who acted as Secretary on the a ball , and for a summer outing during the year. Two to maintai n the reputation of the ge in connection with consecration of the lodge, and Henry Taylor, both brethren candidates for initiation having been proposed , the visiting the refreshment department, and concluded a brilliant and passing to their rest unexpectedl y, and amid many mani- brethren tendered " Hearty good wishes," and the lodge humorous speech by coupling her name with that of the festations of sympathy for the bereaved relatives. was closed. Worshipful Master, and asking for a hearty reception of the In proposing " The Health of the VV.M., " the I.P.M. The customary banquet followed , and reflected great toast. y acco rded said that he esteemed it a great honour to have the privi- credit on the worthy Hostess, Mrs. Freemantle. The 1 his was enthusiasticall , and the W.M. at once lege of proposing the toast. Addressing the W.M. he con- new W.M. presided in a very efficient and genial manner. replied, expressing his earnest thanks for the honour which had been conferred upon him by his brethren placing him tinued : The brethren have this afternoon conferred upon The speeches were commendably brief and to the point, in the proud position he then occupied, and, on behalf of you, W.M., the highest honour it is in theirpoiver to bestow and were interspersed with glees, songs, and recitations , upon any member of the lodge, by placing you in the chair arranged under the direction of Bro. VV. C. Hall, P.M., his wife, said that the compliment conveyed by the associa- ne/er be forgotten b of K.S. The brethren of the lodge are properly jealous the Organist of the lodge. tion of her name with the toast would y of the good name and fame of this, the Horwich Lodge, either of them, but remain an incentive to further and they feel perfectly certain in placing the reins of office SUDBURY. endeavours to promote the welfare of the lodge in every in your hands, that it will lose none of its former lustre but respect. Stour Valley Lodge (No. 1224) .—The 24th " The Visitors a large number of guests responded will gai n a still greater success in the future, and what can above lod For " , anniversary of the ge was held at the Free- and were unanimous in their expressions of satisfaction with be dune to make your year happy and successful we are masons' Hall, on Friday, thc 4th inst., and was attended their reception in lodge, and their liberal entertainment at all determined to do, and we pray that every blessing may by the following, amongst other members and visitors attend , the festive board . you, VV.M., in the lodge, in your home, and in your viz. : Bros. W. Bailey, VV.M. ; George, S.W.; G. F. J. " The Past M asters," of whom the Deputy Prov. G.M. business, and 1 can offer you no better wish than that your F. Wills, P.M. and Treas. ; F. Hawkins, l.W.; J. , weie well remembered, and reference was made to term of office may be as pleasant as my own has been. P.M. and Sec ; R. O. is one Wheeler, Joy, S.D.; W. H. the domestic trouble which had necessitated the a bsence of Bro. Hindley, W.M., in responding to the toast, ex- D.C ; B. H. Hurst, Org. ; VV. G. Norman- Kenney, Bro. Bailey, the I.P.M., after he had discharged the duty pressed his great gratification at the general cordiality with M. Reid P.M. ; VV. Inglis Mason dale, l.G. ; , , P.M. ; of opening the proceedings of the day. Much sympathy which his promotion to the office of W.M. had been G. II. Grimwood (Mayor of Sudbury), P.M.; the Rev. received, was expressed with him under the sad circumstances. lie trusted that his year of office would be P.M., D.P.G.M. ; W. H. Smith P.M.; C. J. Martyn, , The toast of " The Charities " was proposed by Bro. C. marked by the greatest harmony and concord , and he P.M.; D. Alston. P.M.; C W. Green- H. C. Pratt, N. Rowe, whose appeal to the brethren to support thc assured the brethren of the lodge that assisted, as he B. Ardley, P.M.; C. VV. Lord P.M. ; wood, P.M.; J. , W.M., who had undertaken to represent the lodge as doubtless would faithfull y be, by his officers, his very best S. Stuart, VV. Hills A. VV. D. Salzman, J. J. , Harris Steward at the next Festival of the Royal Masonic Bene- efforts would be expended in promoting the welfare and Hills the Rev. David Hughes, Colville Browne, A. I. success of the lodge. The VV.M. then , volent Institution, was forcibly put, and the lesponse was , in complimentary Robinson, T. Bates, J. S. Carlton, W. Brown, jun., N. terms, presented Bro. Thornton with a Past Master' made by Bro. James Terry, P.G.S.B., the Secretary of s jewel, Aprilc, C. E. Mauldon (Mayor elect of Sudbury), D. C. observing that he had more than earned it by his the Institution, in a speech which, if anything, surpassed devoted Sheehan, C J. N. Rowe, A. Simpson, and others. services in the cause of Freemasonry and the lodge in P.M. his well-known ability in that direction. Visitors : Bros. G. Golding, 46, New South Wales; The practical result of the united endeavours of these particular. He had great pleasure in proposing his health. P.G.S.B., Sec. R.M.B.I.; E. Hennemeyer lames Terry, , brethren was a spontaneous collection at table, whereby the The I.P.M., in responding, thanked all the brethren for James Stevens, P.M. 142G ; B. B. Syer P.M. 51; , handsome contribution of 10 guineas was placed on thc the very hearty reception of the toast of his health. They P.P.G. Chap.; Alfred Caink, P.M. P.M. 1S23, 105G; Master 's list. were aware that the due performance of his duty was ever VV. S. Brockley, P.M. C ; Thos. Stohoc, P.M. 1S23, before him 7 The toast of "The Officers " and the Tyler's toast , and it was especially gratifying to him to find P.P.G.P. ; Chas. Cooke, P.M. 1S23, P.P.J.G.D. ; his efforts so much appreciated. He might say that brought the inevitable patting after a most enjoyable what- Thomas Lloyd, P.M. 2342, P.P.G. Chap. Essex; John ever success the lod evening. ge had obtained during his year of Turner, P.M. 51, P.P.G.S.W. ; C. H. Vincent, P.M. . office was owing to three reasons. First The musical arrangements were under the direction ol , to the readiness 1S23, P.P.G.R. ; F. C Freeman , W.M. 1S23; W. J. of the I.P.M., Bro. Whitaker Bro. Bob Rae, 1622 , who had secured the servicesuf a very , in rendering him every Ward, P.M. 1S23 ; E. H. Inman, P.M. 2154, P.P.G. needful assistance; secondl to the zeal and assiduity talented lady in the person of M iss Florence Bethell, and y, of Reg. Essex ; N. Tracey, P.M. 37G, P.G. Sec. Suffolk; his officers and the loyalty with which they the support of Bros. Bullen , Caink, and Turner, each ol had supported C. Hill , W.M. elect 1296 ; John George, 202- ; William linn ; and, thirdly, to thc cordial support he had whom afforded much satisfaction. Bro. Hurst, Organist, received George, 3C0 ; VV. H. Beavington, 1 209 ; A. H. Fenn, from the brethren of the whole lod ge. During his year of presided at the piano. 2257; VV. Hughes, 99; VV. Gosling, 1S23 ; VV. S. oflice he had initiated ei ht brethren into the lod ^ g ge—a very Andrews, 1771; J. S. Fitzjohn , 51; F. W. Spring, encouraging fact for so young a lodge—and he was pleased ; S. Sleigh, 376; R. Bullen , 23G9; B. Rae, 1G22; he had had the honour of installing the VV.M. 195 into the A. H. Penny, 2251; J. Bardwell, 1S23 ; C. C. Vincent, TKopai aim chair of K.S. in the presence of so many Past Masters. S.D. 1S23 ; E. VV. Griggs, 1S23 ; and others. In response to the toast of " The Charities," Bro. Tetlow The lodge was opened by thc W.M., Bro. VV. Bailey, 1 200). — ¦i'" - expressed the hope that as there was now a very John Hervey Chapter (No. satisfactory who had , however, to the regret of all present, to leave installation meeting of this chapter was held at the Holborn balance in favour of the lodge, they would not relax , but immediately afterwards in consequence of the critical Restaurant, Hig h Holborn , on Wednesday, the 9th inst., rather increase their zeal on behalf of those Charities, which 1 condition of his wile, since, we are sorry to say, deceased. under the presidency of Comp. J. C. Frank, Z.; Cum' - were doing such a large amount of amongst Masons. good Uro. Reed, P.M., took over the duties of the cbjir, and K. T. Hill as H., and Comp. Major Heaton, as J. In the intervals between the various toasts songs , J. were Bro. Alexander Simpso n was raised b hun to the degree The chapter having been opened, the minutes of the list ably rendered b Bios. Haslam Hinchliffe y y , , Tetlow, Cooper, of M.M. The W.M. elect , uro. Joseph George, was regular convocation were read and confirmed. The accounts Coulthurst, and Breakell. then presented to the D.P.G.M., Bro. the Rev. C.J. Martyn, and Auditors' report were received and adopted, thechapte Bro, Waring, P.M., abl J. y acted as D.C. during the Ior installation according to ancient custom. The newly, being congratulated by the S.E. on thc favourable resuii evening, and a word of commendation is especially due also lor installed Master appointed and invested the following shown b 'ihe balance sheet. A ballot was then taken to Bro. Hinchliffe , the Organist for his esteemed services in y e , officers for the ensuing year, viz. : Bros. G. F. Hawkins, Bro. Frederick Brough Cameron, a member of the mow adding to the harmony of the evening. 1 S.VV.; R. S. Joy, |.VV . ; Rev. C. J. Martyn , P.M., P.G lodge, and the same proving in his favour he was acim ' :|L Chap., D.P.G.M. Suffolk , Chap. ; Joseph Hills, P.M., :iml exalted to the Sunreme Deeree. the working "¦ ln SOUTHALL. to™- P.P.J.G.W., Treas. ; F. Wheeler, P.M., P.P.G.R., Sec ; Princi pals, as also that of the S.E., being of the usual Geo. Grant and W. G. Normandale, Deacons; W. 11. mendable style so well known in this chapter. The busiiH Jersey Lodge (No. 2163).—The installation eicct meeting of this lodge was held at the Railway Hotel , on Kenney, I.G. ; Mitchell Reid , P.M., D.C; Bernard of the evening included , amongst other things, the Monday , thc inst., Hurst, Org. ; C IC. Maulden , Stwd.; and H. M. Sholl, of Comp. E. Letchworth , G.S.li., as an honorary tne"!'" 7th when there were present : Bros. mo io". George Harper VV.M. ; Tidmarsh Ty ler. of the chapter. The M.E.Z., in proposing the , John , I.P.M.; VV. A. esseu11 / Cocks, S.W. ; C Mead , J.W.; W. C. Hall , Sec. ; W. The Installing Master having delivered the usual reminded the companions that this chapter was U" . Freemantle, S.D. ; C. C. Sanger, J.D.; A. I.. Butters, addresses to the W.M., officers , and biethren , and there nni. annertainintr to the ollice held bv that companion, .E.. «* D.C ; E. II. Moseley and J. Webb, Stewards ; S. being no further business before the lod ge, it was closed. was named after the late Comp. J. Ileivey, G... js Meech P.M.; A. The proceeds of the Charity box amounted to f.2 17s. been an hon. member of it in its early day s, that alien , J. Hanson , L. II. Walker, 11. Bishop, wit» R. Haniman R. G. Pontifex 1 he installation banquet was held in the commodious Comp. Lol. Shadwell Clerke had been associated ' , , F. W. Noakes, A. A. 1 ^ Hardy, VV. A. Buckland , VV. I'd Sanger , 11. R. Lancaster, ball-room at the well known hostelry, thc Rose and Crown , the same capacity, and now lhey had the gratili"!" o( and A, Webb. Visitors : Bros. II. Dehane of which the newly-installed Master is the hig hl y respected having in their midst this evening the present °* ',' J. , P.M. 1543, 1, •ent P.P.G.S.D. Essex ; IC. Prince, W.M . 20 Prov. Grand lunulord . Too much could not be said in praise of all the Order ready to accept at their hands tne conn " 9, e Stwd. Berks; ). Tap lin , P.M. J the excellent arrangements for the numerous guests, nor of he felt sure the companions were one and all eat' ' ' .J S ; A. G. Fleming, I sa. y,, P.M. 3_ -; A. Harvey, P.M. 131., ; I . Wells the cuisine under the ;iule management and direction of him. I In- nruuosa l bein_ seconded, it is needless - J. , P.M. ' was 1(112; C. Salter, P.M. 2255; ll. S. 'limpson , ).\V. Mrs. George. Nothing whatever was needed to enhance met with the hearty approval of all present, and Jj ^ 1G12; R. Bourn , 160 ; P. Burdett , Hjj ; VV. Norris the cnjujincnt of all present , and the menu afforded ample wilh one voice. Comp. Letchworth , in reply's' s0f J. , loot" p 733 ; J. Mahon , 7-,9; and J. VV. Martindale , l Cas . choice for every taste, lt was in all respects a most that it afforded him pleasure to follow in the predecesso ^ The lodge was opened , and the minutes of the last successful endeavour to meet the general lequnements, and his predecessors, especially when those ^.^ regular meeting and that of an emergency the veriest ,4'. oiirmel could have lound no lault with either so well known to him as were the late Comps. J0I1" , lbc meeting were * * . read and confirmed. 'The report of the Audit Committee viands or wine as to quality or quantity. and Col. Shadwell Clerke. That, while he rec-j . *" (1)l menu"- ^. was received , and consideration thereof deferred to a After the cloth had becn cleared the Worshipful M aster impoitant position he now held as an hon. |( luturc he J J ^ meeting. A ballot was taken for Mr. VV. Roukes as a proposed the usual loyal and Masonic toasts, and, explaining chapter, the companions must bear with him 11 ittend the convocations as often as he wished. They P.M., Sec. ; Scherer, R. of M.; Elgar, S.D. ; Bowley, The toast of "The Pro Grand Master and the Officers of. knew the onerous duties his office entailed upon him, the J.D.; F. Hilton , l.G. ; Vinem , Org. ; Ansbacher, Stwd. ; Grand Lodge " was responded to by Bro. Purvis, Grand numerous engagements he had to keep, and would, he felt and Osterstock, A.D. of C. Bros. S. Klingenstein , 73 ; Deacon. Addington and C. Fruen 2 slite, make all due allowance accordingly in case of his , P.M. 217; , 1G3 , were advanced Bro. R. Luck, P.M., ably proposed " The Health of the eI) forced absence. Comp. Major Joseph H eaton , M.K.Z. to the M.M. Degree. Bro. Vincent gave the addresses in a Prov. Grand Master and the Deputy Prov. Grand Master." . lect, then received the benefit of installation at the hands very impressive manner. Bro. R. B. Reed, D.P.G.M., in responding, spoke of the „f Comps. J. C. Frank, P.Z.; R. Hill , P.Z. ; and The business of the lodge being ended, the brethren ad- privileges and duties of Masons and thanked the brethren clmunds. P.Z.. who performed their part of the ceremonv lourned to an excellent banquet. The usual loyal and for th eir cordial reception on all occasions. impressive manner. Owing to the lateness of the Masonic toasts were proposed. in a very To the toast of " The Prov. Grand Officers, Present and the installation of the H. and J. elect and the In responding to that of "The Grand Ofiicers," Bro . hour Past," Bro. H. B. Olsen, Prov. J.G.W., suitably investiture of _ the other officers had to stand over until Vincent remarked that, in thanking the brethren for the responded. meeting. The derangement of traffic consequent compliment paid to the Grand Officers , he felt sure that the the next The D.P.G.M. then proposed " The Health of the Lord Mayor's Day having prevented many of the Southwark Mark Lodge, which numbered amongst its Past 0n VV.M." and spoke of the pleasure it gave him to be there companions from being punctual in their attendance. Masters so many Grand Oilicers, had a fair opportunity of to install him. becoming acquainted with the general good those officers All business being at an end, the chapter was closed , and Bro. Bousfield were able and always willing to do to further the interests of thanked Bro. Reed for his kind services the companions and their visitors afterwards sat down to- on that occasion , and also the breth ren for Mark Masonry. the honour gether to dinner at a sump tuous table. they had done him in electing him as W.M., " usual Bro. Gooding, I.P.M., in proposing the toast of " The and for the At the banquet the Royal Arch and other toasts cordial way they had responded to the toast of his Worshi ful Master," dilated at length upon the sterling health ivere duly honoured , and Comp. J. C. Frank, P.Z., was p and hoped the lodge would have a successful qualities and steadiness of year during presented with the customary P.Z.'s jewel, in slight recog- purpose which had characterised his occupancy of the chair. of his kindly services during his year of office. Bro. Donaldson throughout the whole of the duties he had nition Bro. Lear, P.M., the course of the evening Comps. Holmes, Danger- undertaken. He congratulated him upon arriving at the then proposed " The Health of Bro. In Hill Drury, I.P.M., Reep, and others diversified the proceedings with position of VV.M., and the brethren in having such an " and spoke of his many services to field , Masonry and of the p the piano being presided over by Comp. Dr. excellent worker in Freemasonry to preside over them. leasure it had given the brethren to harmony, vote the high honours wliich had been conferred on him Haskins, Mus. Bac, with his usual ability. The toast was enthusiastically received. The Worshi ful Master, in response, thanked the brethren (Bro . Hill Drury) during the present year, and, amid great Amongst those who were present were the following : p applause for the heartiness with which they had received the toast, , pinned on Bro. Hill Drury's breast a handsome Comps. ]. C. Frank, M.E.Z.; Major Heaton , J., M.E.Z. Past Master and remarked that he felt proud of the position he then held, 's jewel, the gift of the members of the lod ge elect ; J. Robertson Reep, S.E. ; F. Dangerfield , jun., as a token ; R. F. Hill H. ICvans P.Z. ; Halsey, and to which he had worked up during the last eight years of their regard and of appreciation of the H. elect , P.Z. ; , J. manner he had Pitt-Smith, James Evans, G. Bartholomew elect ; through every office , adding that nothing on his part should performed the duties of the chair during P.Z. ; , J. the past 12 months. Godwin , Wilkinson-Pimbury, and Cameron. Visitors : be wanting to make his year of office as successful and 0. Bro. Hill Drury Comps. R. Eve, i , P.G. Treas. ; E. Letchworth, G.S.IC. ; beneficial to Mark Masonry as those which had preceded it. thanked the brethren for their hearty response to the toast which had been proposed |. Terrv , P.G.S.B., Sec. R.M.B.I. ; Dr. Haskins, 22; F. The Worshipful Master then proposed " The Health of in far too eulogistic terms by Bro. Lear. It was a great ilc B. Holmes, 1319; W. Harris, ig ; and IC. Edmonds, the Advancees," welcoming the three brethren into the satisfaction J. to him to know lhat he had discharged his P.Z., acting Janitor. Southwark Mark Lodge, and he was pleased that it had duties in a fallen to his lot to advance three such distinguished Masons. manner which met with the approbation of his breth ren , COLCHESTER. The toast was heartily received, and suitably responded and he could not sufficientl y thank them for the handsome Patriot ic Chapter (No. Si).—The installa- to by Bros. Klingenstein , Addington, and Fruen. jewel they had presented to him , which he would wear with pride meeting of this chapter was held; on the ioth instant The next toast the VV.M. proposed , was that of " The , and whenever he looked at it he would be reminded tion , of the many the Three Cups, when the Principals were installed b Visitors." He was sure that the members of th e lod ge pleasant evenings he had spent with them at y while occupy A. S. B. Sparling, Prov. G.S.B., the retiring were always proud to extend their hospitality to brethren ing the chair of the Darlington Mark Lodge. Cnmp. Ihe hig M.E.Z., as under : Comps. R. D. Pnppleton , P.P.G.S.B., of other lod ges, and he greeted the distinguished brethren , h Provincial honour of Senior Warden which had been conferred upon him was one he scarcel M.E.Z. ; Charles Osmond, P.P.G.O., H.; and R. who honoured the lodge with their presence that evening, y expected , but he felt it was bestowed b Haward Ives, J. The officers for thc year ensuing were most heartily. The toast was enthusiastically received. y the Provincial Grand Master invested as under: Thos. Railing, P.Z.. P.G.S.B. Eng., Bros. Braik, Bird, Hill , Jeffery and Marshall, replied, quite as much as a recognition of the work done bv the J. lodge as due to any rov. G.S.E.. S.E. ; E. Gowers, P.P.G.O.. S.N. ; IC. all congratulating the VV.M. on the admirable manner in merits of his own. He could not con- I' clude without expressing Hennemeyer, P.Z., Treas. ; G. Renshaw, P.S. ; A. H. which he had performed the beautiful ceremony of the his thanks to his officers and to J. Bro. Lear, P.M., for their valuable assistance Ward, ist A.S. ; H. J. Skingley, 2nd A.S. ; and Arthur Mark Degree, and thanked the brethren for the cordiality , which had rendered his year of office a most successful one. Wright, Janitor. A vote of thanks was unanimousl y with which they had received the toast of the visitors . passed to Comp. Sparling for the able way in which he Bro. Marshall remarking that he was delighted to see that The toasts of " The Visitors " and " The Newly- had fulfilled the duties of Installing Master; and the the teachings of Bro. Voisey, the Preceptor of the Kintore appointed Officers " brought a most harm inious meeting to a close. newly-installed M.E.Z. announced, amidst much applause, Mark Lodge of Instruction , were carried out in the South- his intention to present a set of candlesticks for the use of wark Mark Lodge. the chapter. The W.M. then proposed the toast of " The Installing At the conclusion of the business, the companions dined Master," at the same time presenting him with a Past together at the Cups Hotel. Master's jewel , expressing his sincerest hope that he might 3n0truction for many years to come have the pleasure of wearing it. SALFORD. IU'LL. —HUMIIKK 'INSTALLED MASTERS LoDGK Ol' Bro. Gooding thanked the VV.M. for the (Uttering I NSTRUCTION .— The regular meeting of this lod manner in which he had proposed the toast of his health ge was Starkie Chapter (No. 935).—The annual in- , held on Fridav, the inst., and the brethren for the heartiness with which they had 4th at Freemasons' Hall, stallation festival of this chapter was held at the Masonic Osborne-st. Present : Bros. Bilson received it. He also thanked them for the handsome jewel John , P.M., W.M. ; Hall, Adelphi-street, on Thursday , the ioth instant. The M. C. Pick, P.G. Std. Br. Eng., Prov. G. Sec chapter was opened b ' they had presented him with , and would always wear it with ; J. y Comps. Fletcher Armst rong, /.. ; Henderson , P.M., S.VV. ; H. Hirst, P.M., ; W. F. VV. Lea n H.; and pride and look upon it as a memento of a pleasant year of J.W. , J. Williams, I. There were also Tesseyman, P.M., Hon. Sec ; R. Beevers, P.M.; present Comos. Evan Williams office. J. , P.Z , P.P.A.G.S. ; W. Clark, P.M.; E. Corris, P.M.; M. Haberland , P.M. ; Dumville, P.Z.. P.P.G. Org. ; T. Southern, The VV.M. next proposed the toast of " The Treasurer P.Z. ; W. G. Leigh, W.M. 2134 J. Mackaill , P.M. ; Alatthews Crai Royle, S.E. ; and VV. H. Southern and Secretary," remarking that no words of his could : J. , g , P.S. Visitors : P.M.; S. Rutter, P.M.; L. Seaton, P.M.; Walter Comps. ). H. Sillitoe, adequately express their good and genuine Masonic J. P.G.H.; G. R. Blakie. P.P.G.D.C. ; Reynolds, P.G. Treas.; G. L. Shackels, P.M.; W. Alfred H. Williams qualities, the members of the lodge had had many years J. , P.P.G. Org. ; John Marshall, P. P. Tindell , P.M. ; Herbert Woodhouse, W.M. 1010; I. G.S.B. VV. Yorks ; and Holyoak P.S. 22G experience of them both, and held them in the hi ghest J. , . Wildbone, S.W. 57; Thos. Morrill. J.W. arid After the chapter had been opened, a.id the usual e teem. 57; routine upwards of 50 members of the sister lodges in Hull. business transacted , Comp. The toast was well received, and was responded to b J. H. Sillitoe installed Comps. y After the usual business, an important and valuable Lean , Z.; John Williams H.; and VV. H. Southern Bros. Klingenstein and Poore. , |. lecture was deliverd by Bro. Thos. Cartwright Smyth, He also invested Com ps. Roy le S.E. ; W. Millward The W.M. then gave " The Health of the Past , J. , D.D., D.C.L., Past Grand Chaj>lain ol England, Past ist A.S. ; 2nd A.S. ; and W. Nicholls , Masters." Jones, Janitor, Deputy District G. Masterof thc Eastern Archipelago and the Treasurer, S.N., and P.S. being unavoidabl Bro. Bryant, in reply, said as one of the senior Past , y absent. present Senior Grand Warden of West Yorkshire, the sub- The ceremony throughout , Masters, he cuuld scaicely describe the feelings of gratifica- including the addresses to the ject being," My Masonic Reminiscences," In thc eoiirse of Principals, the office rs tion hc had in seeing the lodge in the working condition it , and the companions generally was his address, the learned doctor showed not only his great and peiformed was then in. He was advanced in the 1 idge when it was in bv Comp. Sillitoe most impressively. At the varied Masonic experience, but evinced his versatile talent conclusion low water and on looking back he could trace its present of the installation the M.E.Z., Comp. F. VV. , by enlivening his discourse with Hashes of Lean success to the influence of Bros. Voisey and Goldschmidt humour, and , in well-chosen and appropriate words, presented the , entertaining his audience by charming narration of adven- l.l'.Z., Comp. Armsirong, with a P.Z.' who joined them a few years ago ; they had brought brother s jewel , as a token ture and anecdote. I'or upwards of an hour all too of the after brother, and made it what it now was, a thoroughl , appreciation of the services which he has rendered y quickl y sped, the chief events of a Masonic life-time to the chapter, more especiall Masonic body. y during his two years' of half a century were rapidly sketched, and the occupancy of the M.E.Z.' Bro. Murche said it gave him very great pleasure to see s chair. Comp. Armstrong brethre n enjoyed a treat rarely experienced. Dr. Smyth feelingl Bro. Donaldson, the first brother he introduced into the , y acknowledged the gift, and then proposed a vote of a native of Hull, observed that on re-visiting his native thanks in the position of W.M.; and he congratulated him to Comp. Sillitoe for his attendance and asssistance lodge, place, he had not a single relative or acquaintance that occasion. He spoke in very on the work done that ni ht, b himself in particular. °n high terms of the way g y resident in the town, with the exception of his brother Past the ceremonies had been conducted , and said he was very The toast of " The Oilicers," and the Ty ler's toast, Grand Office r, Bro. M. G. Peck, and those whom he had ""urh impressed indeed with the admirable working which brought to a close a thoroughly enjoyable evening. met for the first time. He told the story of his initiation they had all witnessed that day. , This was seconded and 'The musical programme was arranged by the Organist, of his subsequent progress in England and in India where carried with acclamation. , Letters of apology for non- Bro. Vinem. he founded several lodges, showing how a great and abiding attendance were read from Comps. Colonel Le Gendre N. DARLINGTON. •Markie love for Freemasonry, and a sincere wish to advance its , Grand Superintendent;;!. Chadwick, P.G.S.IC. ; progress may, and others. , in the hands of an energetic and faithful Darlington Lodge (No. 250).—The installa- Craftsman, materially promote the best interests of our 1 he chapter was closed , and the companions adjourned tion meeting of this nourishing lod ge was held at the art, and conduct its votary to the highest positions in our [oa banquet under the presidency of the M.E.Z. The Freemasons' Hall, Archer-street, on the ioth inst. Bro. Dr. Order. At the conclusion of the lecture, which was ™ndsome jewel which was presented was manufactured by Hill Drury, J.P., Prov. Senior Grand Warden, W.M., Lomp. frequently interrupted by loud applause, a vote of thanks George Kenning. The whole of the proceedings occupied the chair. The lodge was opened , and the was proposed in appropriate terms b Mere very y the Worshipful interesting, as Comp. F. VV. Lean , the M.E.Z., minutes of the last meeting and of an emergency meeting Master, seconded by the I.P.M., llro. •>as a founder J. R. Ansdell, P.M., of the chapter and has acted as S.E. for were read and confirmed. Ihe Dep. Prov. G.M., Bro. R. and carried by acclamation , the hope being universall many years. y B. Reed, and the officers of Prov. Grand Lodge were expressed that Bro. Dr. Smyth might be induced to repeat announced , and entered the lodge and were duly saluted. his visit to this lod ge. The W.M. then vacated the chair and presented Bro. S. F. flDari. flDascmr p Bousfield , the W.M. elect, to the D.P.G.M., to receive at his hands the benefit of installation. The ceremony was . Southwark Lodge (No. 22).—-The installa- then proceeded with, and in thc eloquent and painstaking 1l _o\>al 2U1. nDariners tion meeting of this important South London lod ge was held manner for which the D.P.G.M. is so noted, he placed bro. at the Bridge House Hotel , on the Sth instant, when there Bousfield in the chair. The W.M. appointed his officers Matier Lodge (No. 400).—A meeting was held *''*« pre-ent Bros. Gooding. VV.M.; Donaldso n , S.VV.and as follows : Bros. Dr. Hill Drury, I.P.M.; I. K. Wilkes, on the 2-th ult., at Mark Masons' Hall. Present : Bros. S-M . elect ; Laceby. J.VV.; R. C. Divis, M.O. ; W. S.W. ; Thompson , J.W.; K. Harrison, M.O. ; W. C. F. Matier, P.C.N., G.S. (lion, member), acting as ;•( rook , S.O.; W. Klingenstein , P.G.S., Treas.; Poore, Swalls, S.O. ; VV. Barron, J.O. ; the Rev. R. A. W.C.N.; Charles Moore Jessop, S.; A. VV. Peckham, I-".-, P.G.I.G., Sec ; Coffin , R. of M. ; Scherer, S.D.; Waters, M.A., Chap. ; H. A. Massingberd , P.M., J.; George Danford Thomas, Sec ; Raymond Tucker, ,,: ''-'(far , I.D. : Ansbacher and F. Hilton.Stewards: K. Treas. ; VV. J. Stewart, R. of M.; J. tiobinsun , Sec ; S.D. ; K. J. Mills, Warder ; and H. \V. Kiallrnark, wi-m f , Org. ; V. T. Murche, P.M.; R. Voisey, P.M., J. Laurence, M.D., S.D. ; T. Wood, J.D. ; T. M. P.C.N. ' '-G - ' White, P.M. ; Marsden , P.M., P.G.D.; Barron , P.M., D.C ; VV. M. Cochrane, B.A , I.G. j I he lodge was opened and the minutes confirmed . ,; ¦ J- I- , , after !* • '< Uryant , P.M., P.G. Std . Br. ; B. Sorrell , P.M.; Broughton and Todd , Stewards; and T. Prince, Tyler. which Bro. A. \V. Peckham was unanimousl e J. y elected . 'vington Brid_.es. P.M.. P.G.S.. Prov . I.G.W. : S. II. Two candidates for advancement were proposed. " Hearty W.C.N., and Bro. Belgrave Ninnis, P.C.N., was unani- jjU'l'-hmidt , P.M.; T. E. Webb, Briggs, Featherstonaugh , good wishes " were given from the Grand Lodge by Hro . mously elected Treas. The following motion , proposed by j / "ayes, H. Salmon, Osterstock, Pearse, F. Williams, and Purvis, Grand Deacon ; from Prov. Grand Lodge by Bro. Bro. Kiallrnark for Bro. B. Ninnis, seconded by Bro. C. A 1- ' , ^he visitors were Bros. W. Vincent, P.M. 139, R. B. Reed, D.P.G.M.; and from nearly all the lodges in M. Jessop, was unanimously passed : *' That in considera- the province. ¦I irn ' _. ' _ ., J* 3raiU 3.13, Prov. G.S. ; Bird , J.O. m ; tion of the eminent services rendered since the foundation '11 S.W. Marshall' 1 he lodge was then closed and the brethre n adjourned fe lt " 333 ; , 333, P.P.A.G.D.C ; and , of this lod ge by Bro. VV. Vincent , A.G.D.C, Preceptor, to the banqueting room to celebrate the annual festival. he is hereby invited to become an hon. member." Tele- h< Vl i ; W.M. duly installed Bro. Donaldson , S.VV., who in- The dinner being over, the W.M. gave " The Health of grams and letters of apology on account of illness and -'" the the Queen," J,,v1 ffi following : Bros. Laceby, S.W. ; R. C. Davis, and afterwards that of "H.R.H. the Prince other unavoidable causes were read from Bros. B. Ninnis, -; Crook, M.O. ; Klingenstein , P.M., Treas. ; Poore, of Wales, M.W.G.M." Jules, Lennox Browne, VV. 'Thomas, and others. St. George's Club, Doncaster, was formally opened on It has been arranged for the consecration of the Palati the nth inst. The Committee of Management are all Lodge, No. 2447, to take place on January 20th, 1S01 »? members of St. George's Lodge, No. 242. the Palatine Hotel, Hunts Bank, Manchester. Bro Col responded on Lord Le Gendre N. Starkie, Prov. G.M. East Lanes., will ner Bro. Henry Wright, P.M. 1S27, form the ceremony. Mayor's night at the Farriers' Company 's banquet for the toast of " The Army and Reserve Forces." One of the few survivors of the Battle of Navarino in which the English Bro. Lord Carrington the Lord Chamberlain, went to , French, and Prussian fleets almost , annihilated the-Turkish Navy, has 'l^^^isffi ^ffliill Windsor Castle on Thursday and made an official inspec- just died at Sheerness Kellett Smith, member of the Royal Bro. Dr. Joseph The deceased , Mr. William Walsh , served as seaman 011 College of Surgeons of England (iSfio), Licentiate of the tion of the Palace previous to the return of the Queen. board the frigate Dartmouth, and had just completed his Royal College of Physicians, Edinburgh (1SG5), has been The Provincial Grand Lodge of Cambridgeshire will be 91st year, having been born in November, 1S01. of the Peace for Liverpool. held at Newmarket on the invitation of the Etheldreda appointed a Justice , We are g Lodge No. to-day (Friday). Bro. Col. R.Townley lad to learn that Bro. J. S. Cumberland, who Bro. John Derby Allcroft will preside at the united public , 2107, Caldwell, P.G.M., will preside. has been seriously indisposed and confined to his home for meeting of the Church Pastoral Aid Society to be held at the past month, is now fairly on the road to recovery and Exeter Hall, on the Gth prox. Bro. Lord I-.lcho, M.P., has been entertaining a large will, we trust, soon be in the enjoyment of his wonted health. party of guests, including the Earl and Countess of Dudley, The Marquis of Tallebardine, eldest son of Bro. the Bro. the Earl of Carnarvon, and the Hon. Captain Webb, at James Stevens had an appreciative audience at Duke of Athole, attains his majority on the 15th December, Spalding the other evening, on the occasion of Stanway House, Gloucestershire, this week. his deliver- and already great preparations are being made in Perth- ing his lecture on the Ritual and Ceremonial of the Symbolic shire to celebrate the event. The half yearly meeting of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Degrees. It was listened to with the greatest interest by ' The Duchess of Bedford has undertaken to open a Grand East Lancashire will be held in the Gentleman s Concert those present, and a hearty vote of thanks was accorded to Hall Peter-street, M anchester, on Thursday, the 24th inst. Fancy Fair at St. Martin's Town Hall, on Wednesday , the lecturer. We shall give a report of the proceedings in , Bro. Col . Le Gendre N. Starkie will preside. next, the 23rd inst., in aid of the Extension Fund of the Bloomsbury Young Men 's Club. On Saturday last Bro. William Liddel died at Dunbar, at In May next the Imperial Institute will be formally The State apartments at Windsor Castle have been closed the age of .102 years and 9 months. For the greater part opened and dedicated to the great purposes for which it was of his life he was employed in a local distillery, but till further notice, in consequence of the arrangements made originated. Day by day the architectural features of the he lived in retirement. He was senior Freemason for the return from Balmoral of the Queen, who is expected latterly building become more conspicuous as it nears completion . to arrive at Windsor this (Friday) morning. of Scotland. On Thursday the last course of masonry was laid upon the Queen's or central tower, now raised to the height of The Duke and Duchess of Rutland have been entertain- Last week there was a slight increase in the London death- 240 rate to iR.S,per 1000. The deaths from scarlet fever were feet from the ground. Above the stonework there is, how- ing a large party of guests at Belvoir Castle, among them ever, still to be placed the copper-covered timber dome being Bro. the Marquis of Granby, M.P., and the 32, the number of patients in the hospitals suffering from , that disease being 40(^3. The deaths from diphtheria which will add Co feet more to the total altitude of the Marchioness of Granby, the Earl of Scarborough, and Mr. great tower. F. Sloane-Stanley. numbered 51. Admirers of Mascagni will be afforded a Bro. the Marquis of Hertford has allowed the tenants on capital chance Among the guests of the Treasurer and Benchers of of study ing the growth of his genius, so far as it is exempli, his Irish estates a reduction of 20 per cent, on their rents in ' Inn on Tuesday, Grays , being Grand Day of Michaelmas fied in " Cavalleria Rusticana " and " L'Amico Fritz," the case of those who have not applied to the Law Courts, were the Duke of Teck at Term , , Justices Kekewich , Romer, Covent Garden next Monday. It has occurred to Bro. Sir and one of five per cent, in the case of those who have so , Col . Sir Edward Bradford and Jeune , Bro. Sir Charles Augustus Harris that the two operas may just as well , for appealed. M.P., Russell , O.C, and others. once m a way, form part of the same programme, and The Duke and Duchess of Portland have been entertain- His Royal Highness the Duke of York has arranged to seeing that the performance of " L'Amico Fritz " was over ing a select circle of guests at their Norfolk residence, open, in the course of next month, the new model premises the other night at about ten o'clock , time will offer no Castle Rising, during the present week, the Prince of of the Royal Eye Hospital , Southwark, the foundation- obstacle to the fulfilment of this idea, which is likely to VVales and the Duke of York having had some excellent stone of which was laid by the Prince of Wales in July, commend itself to the opera-going public. sport in the well-stocked preserves. 1S90. The addition will triple the capacity of th is useful Mr. E. H. M. Waller is the champion of the Cam for The Duke of Connaught distribute i the prizes to the institution. the present season, having on Thursday secured the successful competitors of the 2nd Volunteer Battalion, Bro. Sir Douglas Straight presided at the dinner which Colquhoun Silver Challenge Sculls. It remains to be seen Hampshire, on Tuesday evening, and in the course of his took place at the Garrick Club on Sunday evening last as if , in the case of Mr. Waller, who won very easily, this remarks, referred in high terms to the importance of the a farewell to Mr. Clement Scott prior to his departure on a triumph is the prelude to greater aquatic distinction , lead- volunteer movement as an element in the national defences. voyage round the world to recruit his health. Among those ing, as in the case of Mr. F. I. Pitman, to the champion- The annual ball in aid of the funds of the Royal Free present were Bros. Henry Irving, J. L. Toole, S. B. Ban- ship of tho Thames, or, as in the case of Mr. VV. L. G. Bagshawe Hospital, Gray's Inn-road, will be held in the Holborn Town croft, Charles Wyndham, J. C. Parkinson, and G, , Mr. E. Macnaghten, Mr. A. C. Dicker, and Hall on Thursday, the ist prox. The * Committee have Alexander. Mr. J. C. Gardner, to the premier honours of Henley ; or, perhaps, as in the case of Mr. C B. Lawes, to even higher secured a good force of patrons, prominent among them Princess Christian, on behalf of the Windsor and Eton being the Marquis of Dufferin and Ava and Bro. the Earl distinction, that gentleman having won the Colquhoun, the Amateur Orchestral Society, presented an illuminated Wingfield , and the Diamond Sculls. of Lathom. address and a gold watch to Bro. Sir VV. Parratt, P.G.O., The Prince of Wales, on the occasion of his visit to St. Organist of St. George's Chapel Windsor, on Saturday Sio_o_l..A LUIGIA CERAI.E.—This great artiste has Mary 's Hospital , on Saturday, the 17th December, to lay last. Bro, Sir VV. Parratt has been Honorary Conductor of bcen engaged by the Empire directors to appear on Monday the foundation-stone of the Clarence Memorial Wing, will the society since its formation in 1S83, while the Princess is next. She is the daughter of General Cerale, an intimate be accompanied by his daughter, the Duchess of Fife, who Hon. President. friend of King Victor Emanuel, commenced her studies in dancing at the age of 10 years, under Signorina Legrani, has graciously arranged to receive purses containing not A meeting of the inhabitants ol Windsor , was held at and at the age of 15 years was breiiiii-rc dansense at the less than £5 5s., in aid of the building fund. the VVhite Hart Hotel , on Tuesday evening, under the Royal Theatre, Lecco, Barcelona, after which she went to presidency of the Mayor, Lord Monkswell, writing on behalf of the Kyrle Society, at which it was unanimously Trieste for three months, where she had a great success, resolved to present a petition to the Oueen has issued an appeal to the public for contributions to their against the from there to the Grand Opera, Vienna, where she remained abolition of the buckhounds, the reaso n assi stock of books and pamphlets from which that Society gned being for 13 years as prime ballerine assolute, and on her last the damage done to the trade of Windsor and the make donations from time to time to the workhouses and district appearance the ovation was so great that she had to appear in thc event of their being g similar institutions throughout the country. The demand iven up. before the curtai n and speak , since which she has appeared for wholesome reading is increasing every year, and is con- 1 he anniversary festival of the Gardeners' Royal Bene- in all the princi pal cities of Europe with the Jgreatest siderably in excess of the available supply. volent Institution was held at the Hotel Mttropole on success. Arrangements have have been made for a contest between Tuesday evening under the presidency of Bro. Lord Brassey, It was announced at a meeting of the Committee, held teams ot chess players representing 15 counties in the Bro. Lord Addington and SirTrevor Laurence beingamong on the nth inst., at the Masonic Temple, Hope-strecl , gu_ North of England v. 2.5 counties in the South , to be played the princi pal sts. The Chairman made a most earnest Liverpool, Bro, Robert Foote . P.P.G.T., presiding, that all in Birmingham , on Saturday, the J.Sth January, 1S93. The appeal to the company to support this deserving charity, the arrangements are now practically completed for the teams will consist of 100 players on each side, with 10 and the sum subscribed amounted to a good ly sum. conversazione and ball to be held in the spacious Hope- additional in reserve, and will represent the highest degree Madame Nordica has concluded her successful concert street premises, on Wednesday week, the 30th instant. of amateur chess playing in the country . tour in the provinces, and is staying in town for a few days The musica l arrangements have been entrusted to Bros. Lord Mayor Knill , accompanied by the Sheriffs, Bros. prior to her departure for America . The prima-donna has Josef Cantor, VV. Sweetman, and W. Lewis, who have Aldermen Renals and Wilkin, visited Bromley (Kent) in entered into a series of concert engagements in the States arranged for three concerts, in addition to which there will State, on Saturday last, for the purpose of declaring open which will occupy hcr until the middle of March. She will be numerous attractive side-shows. Dancing will be pro- to the public for ever what remains of Wickham Common. thtn return to London in time for thc last two performances vided for in the large lodge room , and everything possible Great preparations had been made to g ive his lordship a of the Royal Choral Society's season, viz., " St. Paul," on is being done by Bro. E. Collistsr Jones, Hon. bee, ami hearty reception. In the evening a banquet in honour of April ioth, and " Elijah ," on May ioth. the Committee to make the forthcoming. Masonic reunion the event, at which the Lord Mayor was present was held the most successful ever held in this city. , The will of Bro. William Herbage, joint general manager at the Albion Tavern in Aldersgate-street. of the London and South-Western Bank, late of Rosenheim, A meeting of the brethren upon whom will rest the In view of the near approach of Christmas, the Post- Silverdale, Sydenham , who died on September 19th last, responsibility of arranging for another successful ball in master-General has issued a circular in which he advises was proved on the Sth inst. by Mrs. Elizabeth Loader aid of the lunds of the West Lancashire Masonic Educa - the public in order to avoid annoyance and delay, to make Herbage, the widow and sole executrix , the value of the tional Institution was held at the Masonic Hall, Hope- sure their letters and packages are properly stamped before personal estate amounting to ^21 mo. The testator gives street, Liverpojl, Bro. E. R. Latham presiding. It was being put in the post. The public are als J infoimed that on devises, and btqueaths all his estate and effects, of what announced that the Mayor (Mr. R. D. Holt; had granted and after the ist prox., the limit to which letters can iwv nature or kind whatever, to his wife absol u tely. the use of the Town Hall for Tuesday, January ioth, anil be insured will be extended, a fee of 2d. insuring up to had consented to patronise the ball his presence, with £5, 'The marriage of Mr. George Forestier Walker, R.H.A., by an additional fee of one penny being paid for every fiin.ii.i - Mrs. Holt. The Committee Edwards, Aldershot, son of Major-General George Edmund Walker , for whom Bro. John to /.' o. , P.M. 1182, is the Hon. Secretary, were urged to use every £3 UP .. R.E., with Lad/ Mary LidJell , eldest daughter of the Earl endeavour to make the bal l a popular and well-attended SY.MIIOI.ISM.—All mental activity is symbolic. Every of Ravenswoith, was celebrated in St. Andrew's Church , one previous years. idea is a symbol that signifies something. It is not because Wells-street, the vica r officiating. A detachment of , and to repeat the financial successes of the Bro. A. the our reasoning faculties are limited , that symbolic arguments bridegrojm 's regiment was present. He was accompanied J. J. Bam ford, P.M., was eleiited Chairman of ball, and the various Committees were appointed are necessary at all; but symbolism is the nature of our by his brother as b:st man, and the bride was followed to . mind , and symbols are the elements with which our reason- the altar by eight bridesmaids. I he Earl of Ravensworth On Monday, the 14th inst., Bro. Rev. H. Russell Wake- ing faculties have to deal. In this sense every argument is gave his daughter away, and afterwards welcomed the field presented to the Castle Lodge, No. 1436 , a handsomely- symbolic If it symbolises cense-experience , it represents wedding party at his residence in Mansfield-street. framed large coloured photograph of the M.W.G.M., the our knowledge of what may be called the materiality of ollice ST William Harcourt entertained at dinner on Thursday Prince of W ales, in recognition of the admirable year of is things. If it symbolise s operations wilh pure form , it reprc- evening, at 11 , Ddivning-street , the delegates to the Inter- of Bro. O. H. Smith, W.M., whose Masonic conduct formal relations of mathematics sents the purely , log ic, national Monttary Conference, which meets on the 22nd deserving of all praise, and who leaves the chair, having algebra , Stc.—Dr. Paul Cuius. inst. at Brussels. Amongst those jiresent were the harl of won golden opinions for the signal service he has rendered the Ihe funeral of Mrs. Bailey, the wife of Bro. VV. Bailey, Kimberley, Sir Charles Fremantle, Sir Rivers Wilson the Craft. He is succeeded by Bro. J. T. Roper, , Sir Bro. I.P.M. of the StourVallcy Lodge, No. 1224, Sudbury, Suffalk William Houldsworth , M.P., Mr. Bertram Currie installation ceremony being most ably peiformed by , , Mr. initia- whose death occurred within a few hours of the installation Alfred Rothschild , General Mrachey, Sir Guilford Moles- Pled ge, I.P.M. Severa l friends were proposed tor ge is of his successor, took place on the yth inst. 'The service worth , Sir Reg inald Well)/, and Mr. II. Babington Smith tion into the mysteries of the Lraft, and Castle Lod it's was performed by the Rev. T. L. Green, the Rector, at St. (Secretary to the British delegates); Mr. Senator Jones, of certainly to be congratulated on the manner in which Peter's Church , and was attended by a large number of Nevada, Mr. H. W. Cannon , jun., and the Hon. E. O. officered and its present condition of elliciency. Bro. J^™ beautiful .' brethre n , including both the outgoing and incoming Mayor Le ich, the American delegates. Smith also nresented to the lodire a set of carved oak columns and candlesticks. These presents of the town , the W.M., llro . Joseph George ; the Past OLLOWAY S P ILLS .— Weary of Life —Derangement of Ihe H ' liver were very giatefully acknowled Masters, and princi pal members of the lodge. The lodge is am: of the most elli _ient causes of dangerous diseases, and the ged. i,l those nidamhol 3 wreath was conspicuous amongst the numerous handsome most proline y forebodings which -re worse Young lady artist daughter of Exhibitor at the Roy ] than death itself. 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