THE SELF-STYLED GRAND LODGE OE the question involved some nice legal distinctions, such as a NEW SOUTH WALES. man possessing average intelligence, but unversed in points of Masonic law, there might have been some grounds for mi AS ght have been anticipated, United Grand Lodge setting up tho course adopted by the sister Grand Lodges has, at the instance of the Grand Registrar, declined of Ireland and Scotland in dealing with similar applica- to recognise the Body which, with an assurance that tions as an example to be followed by us. It was in tho scarcely accords with Masonic princi ples, has assumed to order of things that those Grand Lodges, having similar itself the style and title of " The Grand Lodge of New interests at stake, should do what thoy have done, but South Wales of Free ancl Accepted Masons." Modesty is G rand Registrar should not have given their conduct the not the least among the Masonic virtues, and it might prominence he did. He should have ruled unhesitatingly have been expected that a small minority of the Lodges that the so-called Grand Lodge of New South Wales was in the Colony of New South Wales would not have gone an irregular body, organised by a number of mal- out of their way and arrogated to themselves a title to content brethren, the recognition of which would which they must be well aware they have not the smallest bo tantamount to an abdication by Grand Lodge right. We pass over the fact of their ignoring altogether of the authority invested in it. Ho should have the claims to respectful consideration to which the eighty pointed out that the establishment of such a body and odd Lodges holding under the Grand Lodges of in the presence of so vast a preponderance of regular England, Scotland, and Ireland are entitled. These arc Lodges was, if not an insult to our common sense—as many content to remain in allegiance to the Bodies from which might be disposed to say it was—a very gross insult to the they have sprung. They outnumber the malcontent members of those regular Lodges, tho District organisation Lodges in the ratio of about six and a half to one. In which held immediate sway over them, and the United point of membership they are overwhelmingly superior, Grand Lodge of England itself , to which such district yet in the face of these indubitable facts these dis- organisation is in its turn amenable. He should have turbers of Masonic harmony have not scrupled to pointed out that even the faintest shadow of an idea that meet together and organise themselves as an independent the irregularity of which the promoters of this movement sovereign Grand Lodge. They have been applying right had been guilty was a matter to bo argued , could not be and left to the various Grand Lodges in other countries for entertained with any sense of respect for our Grand recognition in their newly-assumed character, ancl in some Lodge. He should have laid it down , with all quarters, on grounds which Ave shall not seriously concern the authority that attaches to his high , office , that these oursel ves about, their application has been successful. By promoters had set at defiance the laws and regulations of Scotlan d, Ireland, and now by England , however, this ap- our Craft. He might have gone further, and shown that plication has been very properly refused, and as the Grand the establishment of a so-called Grand Lodere in Lanca- Lodges of these countries are the only ones realty affected shire or Yorkshire would have been no greater insult, and by the act of this irregular Grand Lodge of New South involved no more outrageous breach of disci pline, than did Wales, we shall look forward with some degree of interest the action of those New South Wales brethren. He to the steps that may next be taken by the Grand Lodges might have added , also, that if even the sli ghtest counte- that have recognised it. Will they continue the recognition nance were shown them, there must bo at once and for now ? ever an end to the integrity of all Masonic jurisdiction . The application to Grand Lodge on Wednesday last was Masonically, New South Wales is as much English terri- refused, for the following reasons, as indicated by Grand tory as London , with this difference, that the Grand Registrar. It had already been refused by the Grand Lodges of Ireland and Scotland have concurrent jurisdiction Lodges of Ireland and Scotland. The new body com- in it. whereas in London they have not. Had the bulk prised only thirteen Lodges, whereas in the District of the Lodges, in imitation of the example sot them some Grand Lodges of New South Wales, under the English , quarter of a century since by Canada , said—Wo are Scotch , ancl Irish Constitutions, there were eighty-six no longer, as it were, children . We have arrived afc Lodges. If , then, the application for recognition were the years of discretion , and are numerous and reputable entertained , these eighty-six Lodges would become irre- enough to have a Grand Lodge of our own. Wo con- gular. In his opinion, moreover, the statement in the sider it would be preferable to the existing state of the memorial as to the colony of New South Wales being un- Craft in our Colony, with concurrent jurisdictions and occupied territory was not correct, and equall y incorrect various systems of work. We shall organise ourselves, was the suggestion that United Grand Lodge should not therefore, as an independent Grand Lodge, with all its reject the application on the grounds of tho financial con- sovereign rights and privileges, and apply to those from tributions of the Lodges in tho colony to Grand whom we arc descended to recognise us in that capacity. Lodge—there being, as a matter of fact, no such con- We repeat, had the bulk of the Lodges done this, and tributions to Grand Lodge. We are not going to made their application for recognition , we have no doubt call in question the reasons assigned by Bro. Mclntyre our United Grand_ . Lodgeo would _____have acted as it did for the advice he tendered. His facts are accurate in the case of Canada, and as it has done in other enough no doubt ; but we. think he would have bettor cases, under similar circumstances , and unhesitatin gly consulted the di gnity of Grand Lodge, if ho had based recognised the new Body, subject, of course, to the very his advice on other and far stronger reasons. Had proper proviso that, if any of the Lodges were dosuous of

¦ ¦ ¦ m" " " " " •', ''"'" * ll-MM Iiill W i i «&-*""•*'' ^™^Sa.;tB--g___e_-3__gJ_t__;.._^^ >--'TC '»CT'-.ftja»;oari - .--.JTO-JCTJ. U-JIJI. nf remaining in their old allegiance to England, they should The regular meeting of the St. Michael's Lodge, No. 211, have full liberty to do so. In our opinion , Bro. Melntyre came off at the Albion Tavern , Aldersgate-street, on Tues- on Wednesday last did not rise to the dignity of the day, the loth inst. Bro. John Waters W.M. presided , and occasion . He treated the application with a respect it did there was a full attendance of officers and members. The not deserve, and dealt with it much in the same manner as occasion is noteworthv from the fact that the death Ave he might have done with some case in a court of law recorded last Aveek of Bro. Drysdale, the oldest member which involved certain nice technicalities. Having regard and Past Master—in fact, the Father—of the Lodge, Avas to the position of our Grand Lodge as the oldest and most made the subject of a vote of condolence Avith his Avidow venerable in the world, he should have ruled at once that and family in their bereavement. Bro. C. Green AVOOC! P.M. the application must be rejected, as it was an absolute P.G.S.B., Avho proposed the vote, and had known our defiance of our Constitutions. England is too great a deceased brother intimately for some thirty years, spoke Masonic power to play at " follow my leader." in the most eulogistic terms of the many sterling qualities The position taken up by Bro. Melntyre would have exhibited by Bro. Drysdale, both in his private and Masonic been stronger, as well as more dignified , had he given capacity, describing him as one of the most genial of men, precedence to his argument, that as there were eighty-six and one who sympathised in thought and deed with every English, Scotch, and Irish Lodges in the colony, the object deserving of sympathy. But great as was the loss recognition of a body consisting of only thirteen Lodges sustained by the Lodge through the death of one who had would stamp the others as irregular. But even here it been connected Avith it for the lengthened period of 35 would have been more satisfactory if he had pointed out that years, Avho had twice filled the office of Worshipful Master, the small minority thus irregularly constituted into a Grand who had been its Secretary for thirteen years, and who, Lodge could not be regarded as representing the Masonic above all things, had won the love and respect of all its views of the colony with any greater show of reason members, still greater must be the loss experienced by his than the historic tailors of Tooley-street, in years gone by, family Avith whom he Avas in daily intercourse, and to Avhom represented the people of England. He might further have he had ahvays proved himself most kind and considerate. argued that as the bulk of the seceders belonged originally It is needless to say the remarks of Bro. Greenwood were to the Scotch and Irish Lodges, it would have been an act endorsed with the unanimous approval of those present, of disloyalty to the Irish and Scotch Grand Lodges to and the Secretary was instructed to convey to Bro. entertain the question of recognition, even m idea, for one Drysdale's Avidow the sincere condolence of tho Lodge. single moment. Nor are we quite satisfied that this reason St. Michael's Lodge merits our sympathy on other of Grand Registrar's, that to recog nise the so-called Grand grounds than that of the loss it has just sustained through Lodge of New South Wales would convert the eighty-six the death of Bro. Drysdale. A Mr. R. C. D. Bradley, Master other Lodges from regular into irregular organisations, will Mariner, ancl Chief Officer of the good ship Sumatra, had bear examination. The Lodges in Montreal, which hold been balloted for at the previous meeting, and in the usual under the Grand Lodge of England, are no more irregular order of events should have been initiated on Tuesday. now, that there is a Grand Lodge of Quebec, than they Unfortunately, Mr. Bradley had, in the interim, met Avith were when they were first warranted. We recognised the an accident, and, in consequence, was unable to be present. Grand Lodge of Canada on the understanding that such We must content ourselves with expressing the hope that Lodges as preferred remaining on the roll of Grand Mr. Bradley will have recovered by the time the next Lodge should be at liberty to do so. We have expressed meeting of the Lodge takes place. He will be most our willingness to recognise the Masonic independence of heartily welcomed when his health permits him to present Quebec on the same terms. himself for the important ceremony of initiation. Therefore, if the New South Wales Grand Lodge had been able to give as satisfactory reasons for their being Lodges recognised as Canada and Quebec, and the eighty-six H.R.H. the Prince of Wales was among those present inal had expressed awish to remain as heretofore, in their orig at the meeting held on Tuesday in the Chapter House of allegiance, it would have been quite competent—as far as Westminster Abbey, under the presidency of Dean Bradley, our judgment goes—for England to have recognised New for the purpose of promoting a suitable memorial to the South Wales independence on the condition that all those late Dean Stanley. Earl Granville also attended. of the aforesaid eighty-six Lodges which were on her register should remain there so long as they were desirous On Monday, the Duke of Edinburgh, accompanied by of remaining. Prince Leopold Duke of Albany and Prince Christian, As to New South Wales being, Masonically speaking, an visited Manchester, for the purpose of attending a musical unoccupied territory, he must be a bold man who would soiree, Avith a view to the cultivation of music. The adopt that view with eighty-six Lodges, many of them of reception accorded their Royal Highnesses Avas of a most long-standing, working regularly in accordance with the enthusiastic character, and the speeches they severally English, Scotch, and Irish Constitutions. Eighty-six made Avere applauded to the echo. The illustrious party Lodges are eighty-six irrefutable disproofs of the state. visited Owen's College, the Peel Park, and other places ment or suggestion, whatever may have been the sense in and buildings of interest, receiving an address from the which it was made or intended. The North or South Pole, Mayor and Corporation , in the Town Hall, on Tuesday, and the region round about, is an unoccupied territory in after which they took train and returned to London. every sense, that of Masonry being included, but New During their stay the Princes Avere tho guests of the South Wales answers not the description—except in so far Mayor. as that the Grand Lodge of England may follow up its The Prince and Princess of Wales returned to Marl- refusal to recognise its self-styled Grand Lodge, excommu- borough House from their visit to the Marquis and nicate its members, and forbid association with them on Marchioness of Bath, at Longleat, on Saturday last. the part of her own Lodges. This will be equivalent to a An Irish Ladies Distress Fund has been opened at the declaration that the Colony is unoccupied, so far as she is Mansion House under the immediate patronage of the this irregular Masonic bod concerned , by y. Right Honourable the Lord Mayor. The annual meeting of the St. Leonard Lodge, No. 1766, Bro. Holland, M.P. for Brighton, has been taking a was held on Wednesday, at the Town Hall, Shoreditch , prominent part in the Health Congress held in the Pavi- when Bro. 0. F. Barham installed his successor, Bro. E. lion during the current Aveek. Benjamin. The meeting was a very good one, and the At the picture exhibition in connection Avith the show of proceedings throughout were of a most harmonious cha- dogs by the Kennel Club at the Alexandra Palace, held racter. Pressure on our space precludes the possibility this week, is one by Bro. H. E. Frances, called " Cavalier of our inserting a full report in this issue, bat we hope to and Roundhead ," in Avhich tAvo dogs of different breeds are do so next week. shown, well painted , and admirably typifying these his- Bro. Douglas R. Sherwill was appointed caterer to the torical belligerents. Health Congress and Domestic Exhibition, held at the The Right Hou. the Lord Mayor (Bro. Alderman Ellis), Royal Pavilion, and Corn Exchange, Brighton. who will, we believe, be installed as W.M. of the Grand The meetings of the Crusaders Lodge of Instruction, Masters Lodge, No. 1, early in the N BAV Year, has kindly No. 1677, will be adjourned until the second Thursday in consented to preside at the 84th Anniversary Festival of the January 1882, at 9 p.m., on which evening a ballot will be Royal Masonic Institution for Boys, to he held in June drawn for a Governorship of the Masonic Charities. next, 'Vaternit y of Ancient Fire and Accepted Masons, at the roo i .esfc of a COMMITTEE MEETING OF THE BENEVOLENT ".rothor, to accompany his corpse to tho grave, and there deposit, his INSTITUTION. remains with the usual formalities. U'o attend to-day at the special equest of our departed Bro. Sinclair to THE monthly meeting of the Committee of the Royal Masonic pay our lust tribute of Benevolent Institntion was held on Wednesday, at Freemasons' a ffectionate esteem for him; and although wo are not clothed in the Hall. There were present Bros. Col. Creaton Grand Treasurer (in badges and insignia of that Order which he so greatly loved , our sorro w the chair), Richard ITerve Giraud , W. Hilton , William Halo, C. A. is not loss, nor our regret less deep. This Iamb's-ski:., or white Cottebrnnp, Thomas Cnbitt , Charles John Perceval , Raynham W. ;ipro n, with which 25 years ago he was invested , when initiated into Stewart, John Henry Leagott, William March , John 0. Stevens, our ancient Craft , is tho emblem of innocence and tho badge of a Thomas W. C. Bush , J. M. Case, Edgar Bowyer, Charles Daniel , Mason. It is more ancient, than the golden lleocc and Roman eagle, Charles Lacey, J. R. Gallant, C. H. Webb, Henry Maudslay, and more honoured than tho Garter—it is tho bond of friendshi p when it James Terry (Secretary) . The death of six annuitants was reported. is worthil y worn. This emblem I now deposit in th'' grave of our Bro. Terry reported that Bro. Richard Barnes, an annuitant , had been deceased Brother. (Hero the apron Avav. deposited in tho grave.) sentenced to a month's imprisonment for stealing Masonic jewels , Ry it wo are reminded of the universal dominion of Death. The and it was resolved to deprive him of his annuity. On the motion , arms of friendshi p cannot interpose to prevent his coming ; the however, of Bro. J. G. Stevens, seconded by Bro. W. Hale, it was wealth of tho Avovld cannot pnrohaso our release, nor will tho resolved to pay Bro. Barnes' current quarter's annuity to his innocence of youth or tho charms of beauty propitiate him. Tho colliu wife, who with her family were starving. Bro. Terry also reported and tho gvavo admonish us of onv mortality , and that sooner or that the alterations in the laws of the Institution had been sanctioned later theso frail bodies must moulder in tho tomb. Tho B ctluen , by Grand Lodge, which had also acceded to Bro. Raynham W. Stewart's now following tho example of tho speaker, saluted tho remains of proposal to grant £1600 instead of £800 a year to . tho Institution , tho deceased in duo form. Brethren—tho occasion on which wo are The Committee authorised Bro. Terry to send in a notice of dissent assembled this day reminds us of our frailty and mortality. " Man to the proposal of the London , Brighton , aud South Coa>t Railway goeth to his long homo, and tho mourners go about the .streets." to take part of the land of the Institntion at Croydon , as scheduled Often are we impressively reminded that "It is appointed unto all to their Bill , for next Session, to increase tho railway accommoda- men onco to die,"—that "There is no discharge in that war," tion at Croydon . It was also resolved to remove ono male annuitant that tho dust must return to tho prime of life and full from the building at Croydon, who had rendered himself very ob- activity of manhood AVo hoped , for those connected with jeotionable to the other annuitants there. The Chairman was him by the most tender ties hoped, that ho Avonld still authorised to sign cheques, and it was announced that the New live for many years. The great disposer of events has, in His Year's Entertainment to the Old People wonld take place on tbe infinite Avisdom, and no doubt in His goodness as well as in Ilia 4th of January. Tho Committee voted £20 towards the expenses of wisdom , ordered it otherwise. It is for us reverentl y to bow our the Entertainment. One widow was granted half her late husband's heads and adore. We ave reminded also Mint life is very uncertain , annuity, and the Secretary was authorised to buy tho furnitnre and warned not to set our hearts too strongly on tho things of tho necessary for the enlarged Hall of the Institution , which is now present world, but ever to live in preparation for death , that wo complete. Fourteen male petitioners and nine widows were placed may bo ready, however soon , however suddenly AVO may bo called on the list for the election in May next, and tha Committee then ad- away. May wo so live that all our days are spent in doing some good journed. work, of which others may enjoy tho benefits when we are gone, oven if we live not to see much of its results ourselves. It is not necessary that I should say much of our late brother as a Freema- son . You all know how attentive ho was to all his duties as a FUNERAL OF CAPT. SINCLAIR. AT SHOREHAM member of the Lodge, and how admirabl y he conducted himself in the various offices which he filled , and never were tho harmony and THE body of Alexander Sinclair was, on Wednesday, 7th instant, prosperity of his Lodge promoted more by the manner in which any consigned to the grave in Old Shoreham Churchyard. The member discharged tho duties of rffice. If the death of our brother deceased was found dead in his bedroom , in an Hotel at Ramsgate, has made a blank in our Lodge, how much more grievous must be and the coroner, convinced that death was caused by apop lexy, did tho blank in the family of Avhich he was tho head ? We are required not deem it necessiry to hold an inquest. Beyond this we do not by that law which is all summed up in love, to weep with those care to dwell upon the melancholy event, but prefer to call to mind who weep, and surely tho present occ.;sicn must call forth our the life and good works of Captain Sinclair. Like many another sympathy. Tho widow has a right to expect our kind regard , not who has made a name and position in the world, he conld not boast only now in the time of deepest affliction , but henceforth continuall y, of a great beginning. A Scotchman by birth, he came firs t to Shore- and whatever we can do to soothe her distress or to promote her ham as an able seaman. His excellent qualities, his knowledge welfare, we will do—I am sure I speak the sentiments of yon all— of navigation, and his general capacity for every sort of work soon with cheerfulness and alacrity. Aud now , in conclusion, let mo brought him to the fore. His rise was rapid from one post to another, only express the hope that the lesson taught us may contribute until , in 1853 or 1851, he was appointed to the command of a ship not a little to our good , making us wiser, and moving us to greater owned at Shoreham. From that time he was for many years afloat , assiduity in oil the duties of life. " The time is short," how short wo and proved himself ono of the most able captains who ever sailed knoAv not, but at most it can be but a little while till the last survi- from England. His voyages were principally into tho Mediterranean , vor of us all shall descend to the house of silence, the placo appointed and in many of them he was accompanied by Mrs Sinclair. Tho for all living. Let us listen, therefore, to the voice that says to us, present writer, for the editorial " we " must for tbe moment be " WhatsooA'er thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might: for there dropped , can say that, in the four years I have known Shoreham , I is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in the grave, have never met with greater kindness than from Captain Sinclair. whither thou goest." But " now is tho accepted time, now is the day Ho was a man who could be ill spared , aud will be long missed by all of salvation," now is the time for earnest prayer and for earnest who knew him. The death took place at Ramsgate on Friday, and work. Let us resolve, whilst the remembrance of our brother and the body was removed from there to Shoreham. Long before tho of bis grave is thus fresh in our minds , to be henceforth more reli- time fixed for the burial crowds had assembled in the old chnrchyard , gious than we have heretofore been, aud also more dili gent and punctually at noon the funeral cortege, which had assembled at in business ; redeeming the time for every good ancl useful purpose, the residence of the deceased, in South Down Road, arrived at the so that we may press steadfastly along a path that ends not in gloom gates. The procession was organised by Mr. Brown, of Lancing and darkness, but conducts fco a land of brighter light than over College, as follows :—The Tyler, with his sword ; the Stewards, with shines in this world— a land where the.ro is no darkness ov shadow white rods ; the brethren, ont of office , two and two ; the Secretary, of death , no night, no sin, no sorrow—aland of which tho inhabitants with a roll ; the Treasurer, with his badge of office ; the Senior and shall no more say, "I am weary," and where all tears arc wiped Junior Wardens, band in hand ; tho Past Master, the Master; the away from their eyes ! Bro. Smith then took the spri g of acacia from Lodge to which the deceased brother belonged in following order ; all his coat and proceeded ,—This evergreen , which once marked tho the members had flowers or herbs in their hands :—The Tyler, the temporary resting place of the deceased , is an emblem of our faith Stewards, Martial music (drums muffled and trumpets covered), the in the immortality of the soul. By this wo are reminded that wo members of the Lodge, the Secretary and Treasurer, the Senior and have an immortal part within us that shall survive the grave, and which Junior Wardens, tbe Past Master; the Holy Writings on tho cushion, shall never, never die ! By it wo are admonished that, though like covered with black cloth, carried by the oldest member of the Lod ge, our brother whose remains Ho before ns, we shall soon be clothed in the Master, ch oristers, singing an anthem ; the clergyman, the body the habiliments of death and deposited in the silent tomb, yet with the regalia placed thereon and two swords crossed , the chief through our belief in tho mercy of God Ave may confiden tly hope mourners, assistant, the Stewards, and Tyler. The York Lodge was that our souls may bloom in eternal spring. Tin's, too (the acacia) , well represented , and led the procession, headed by Mr. W. Mar- I deposit in tho grave, with the final exclamation , ' Alas ! my chant and Mr. J. Curtis, the oldest P.M.'s present. In their ranks brother.'" All the brethren in order now passed tho grave, casting were Messrs. Eyles, Burrows, Paige, Grinberg, Anderson , Dalimore, therein their sprigs of acacia , with the touching words with which Hughes, Ridge, C. Saunders, O. Weston, and many others the ceremony was concl uded.—Brighton Gazette. who wished to pay a tribute of respect to their late brother. They were followed by the coffin , which was borne by the coastguard s, and covered with the Union Jack The chief mourner was Mr. J. Sinclair, of Edinburgh (brother of tho We anticipate there Avill lie a strong muster of brethren deceased). The Vicar (tho Rev. Dr. Harris Smith), performed tho at the Cock Tavern , Highbury, on Wednesday next, tho duty in the church and at tho gnave. The service in the church 21st instant, of the Finsbury Park Lodge of Instruction , was impressive , Mr. Rowell presided at the organ , and the choir 1288. A highly interesting paper on the all-a (tractive rendered the opening hymn and tho " Dead March " most excellentl y. Tho coffin bore the following inscription :— subject of " tho Masonic Charities " Avill be read by Bro. W. W. Morgan , Secretary of the St. Michael' A LEXANDER S INCLAIR , s Lod ge, Died December 2nd , LSS1, No. 211. Brethren are specially invited to attend. They A ged 55 years. will meet Avitli a cordial reception. If further inducement Bro. C. J. Smith P. Prov. G.VV . and I.P.M. of the Lodge, then to put in an appearance is needed , it Avill be found in the addressed the Masonic Brethren most, impressively, as follows :— fact that our Worth y and Worsh ipful Bro. Pearcy is . the Brethren—Fioin time immemorial it has been a custom anions tbo Preceptor of the Lodge. With tho British Druids it formed a symbolic idea of the Supreme THE ROYAL ARCH Gon. It Avas embroidered on tho consecrated standard of tho Mexican Princes, and tho common ensign of the Roman Legions was a golden F ROM THE VOICE OF MASOXEY . eagle. It is the bird of tbe United States legend, tho motto, " In Goo we trust." (Continued from page 391.) The Man , or idol inhuman shape, was worshipped all over the world, for which custom this reason has been assigned by Porphyry, when They taught that " Ho who had neglected or refused to save a charged with worshipping Gon under the figure of a man. He man's life when attacked, if it were in his power to assist him, was allowed the deity to bo invisible, but thought him well represented punished as vigorously as tho assassin ; but, if the unfortunate person in that form, not because ho is like man in external shape, but could not bo succoured, the offender Avas at least to be impeached , aud because that which is divino is rational. penalties Avere decreed for any neglect of this kind. ' The Compa- Tho Cherubim of the Egyptians consisted of the four-faced figures nions who read this can, I presume, perceive tho point of tho moral, and of a man, an ox , a lion, and an eagle, in which combmation he hoAv it affects us in this nineteenth century—thousands of years after represented an awfully sacred and sublime appearance. Moses copied being inculcated on tbe banks of tho Nile. them. Volney, in his Ruins, page 138, says, " Ye inhabitants of We in Royal Arch Masonry have adopted among other symbols the India, in vain yon cover yourselves with tbe veil of mystery, the four colours, Blue, Purple, Scarlet and White. The Egyptians used hawk of your god Vichenou is but one of the thousand emblems of them to represent the elements, viz., White for the air ; Blue for the sun in Egypt, and your incarnations of a god in the fish , the boar, water ; Purp le for the earth, and Crimson or Scarlet for fire, signify ing the lion, the tortoise, and all the monstrous adventures are only the and typifying the ordeal through which the initiates in the mysteries metamophoses of the sun, Avho, passing through the signs of the twelve passed. And as we emblazon the Ox, Lion, Ma,., and Eagle on our animals, was supposed to assume their figures and perform their banners, as " having been borne by tho four principal tribes in the astronomical functions. wilderness," so also can Ave see that Moses copied thom from the " People of Japan ! your bull which breaks the mundane egg is Egyptians. We find that tho Ox Avas adored in Egypt, and for Avby ? only the bull of the zodiac, which in former times opened tbe seasons Because the celestial Taurus, opening the new year, was tho creative —the age of creation—th e vernal equinox. It is the same bull Apis Bull as worshipped by the Hindoos and Japanese, breaking with his which Egypt adored , and which your ancestors, O Jewish rabbins, horn tho egg out of which the world is bom. Hence tbe bull Apis worshipped as the golden calf. This is the bull , yon followers of was worshipped by the Egyptians, and reproduced as a golden calf by Zoroaster, which, sacrificed in the symbolical mysteries of Mithra, Aaron, Avho but a short time previous, with bis brother Moses and poured out his blood Avhieh fertilized the earth." those whom they led out of Egypt, had seen that symbol as ono of It would be supererogatory for me to say in what signification we the types and allegories of Nature's GOD. AS the Ox was the predorai- use the same symbols. nating figure of the Cherubim, so was he also tho most universal It is very strange that nothing is more significant in tho moral symbol of the then known " so-named idolatry, " and was frequently history of the human race than the development of the monotheistic worshipped in a compound form. He Avas looked upon as the great conception of Goo. In tho legends and narratives so ingeniously and father of Noah , and the ark Avas called Ken Taurus, " the stimulator undonbtingly related in the Old Testament, we may see, as in an of the Bull," He was worshipped with splendid rites in that season of entirely correct mirror, tbe slow ripening of this conception which the year when the sun particularly was in the constellation Taurus. was so often in danger of annihilation. Because in early childhood we In India, the bull was held in high estimation and veneration , and all imbibed the truth, that the Hol y and Eternal must be indivisible, was honoured with diurnal worship in conjunction with the Linga or we, on arriving to mature years, overlook the difficulties Avhich Phallus, as an emblem of justice and prolific power. necessarily encountered the diffusion of this idea when, in ancient A bull was also the well known symbol of Bacchus, who in the times, it was novel, hesitatingly and vaguely held by a few, and Coptic hymn is styled " the deity with two horns, having the head of rejected by tbe majority for the sake of other and older concep. a bull. " The children of Israel, or as then known, the Hebrews, tions. Before reaching a belief in tbe Divine Unity, a people must while Mcses Avas in the mountain, gathered themsoves together in a have passed through long period s of intellectual and moral develop- quasi state of rebellion unto Aaron , Avho had previously been set apart ment, for monotheism has never been met with in a tribe of so-called as High Priest, and cried out, " Up, make us gods which shall go savages. As to the change which transpired among the people before us." And he fashioned the gold with a graving tool after he whom Moses led out of Egypt, whether they really Avere the seed of had made it a " molten calf," and they said , These be thy gods, Abraham, or seceding Egyptians, we can place full and implicit 0 Israel, which brought thee out of the land of Egypt." They had reliance on biblical history from the date when thoy adopted the art not forgotten the Apis of that land. To this day the bul l is worshipped of writing, which appears to have been subsequent to tho exodus. in the East ; is fed with dainty care, and has his attendant priests, The Grand Omnific word was, evidently, not in use before nor near equalling tho allegory and symbolism of centuries long past. that event, and if used, as we have some right to suppose it was by The Lion was another animal which entered into the religions the Egyptians, it was conveyed by their priests to their higher system of the ancients, in tho East as AVCII as tho West. In tho former, postulants, as history informs us, in the self-same manner as we by the Egyptians, in the latter, by the ancient Mexicans, as a most Royal Arch Masons do—in silence, and in the reverence as ordained powerful divinity. And the same animal was emblematical of the by the Hi«h Priest. Aaron for the children of Israel, even when sun in Persia and Tartary,—for a lion was emblazoned with the sun permitted to use it, and which was but rarely. In early periods, long rising from his back, and used as the national banner of Persia. The before the mission of Moses, the Hebrews made use of other names sovereigns of that country have for many centuries preserved, as the than Yah -Veh, or Jehovah , for the Supremo Being. It is a curious peculiar arms or escutcheon thereof , the sign or figure of Sol in the fact that ono of these, Elohim , is in the plural form, and that in constellation Leo, and the device which exhibits a lion couchant, and swearing a solemn oath, three gods were successively addressed, aa the sun rising at his back, has not only been sculptured on their in Genesis xxxi. 53, which says, "The G OD of Abraham and the GOD palaces and embroidered upon their banners, but has also been of Nabor, tbe Gon of their father, judpo betwixt us. And Jacob converted into an order, Avhich, in the form of gold and silver medals, swore by the fear of his father Isaac." If the Egyptians worshipped a has been given to those who have distinguished themselves against Supreme Being under the name of I AH T HAT I AM, the conjecture is the enemies of their country. The Egyptian astronomers taught that not entirely to be rejected that Moses being full y initiated into the the creation of the world took place at the precise period of time mysteries of the Egyptian worsh i p, was the first to attain monothe. when the sun rose in Leo, Avhich zodiacal sign was hence esteemed istic views, after he had been instructed by G OD . "I AM THAT I Air," the peculiar habitation of the sun , and this belief gave an additional say unto the children of Israel, " I Air," and further on, "I appeared stimulus to the veneration which mankind entertained for the king unto Abraham, Isaac and Jacob as G OD ALMIGHTY ; but by my name of animals. JEHOVAH was I not known to them." The Lion, even as far back as tbe days of Jacob, was considered Yet almost in the same breath Moses writes, " Say unto the royal. The blessing be gave Judah, " Thou art he whom thy children of Israel , I am the LOBD ." brethren shall praise," &c. " Judah is a lion's whelp," &c, helps to It is barely credible that a single mind , however ardent and highly the thought that the Lion of the Tribe of Judah is not forgotten by gifted as Moses was, and assisted by Aaron and Jeth ro, could have us as Masons, even to this present day. In the ambition which is converted an entire nation , com pletely unprepared for such a change, ever the role of the warrior, the noble, or the monarch , do we find in to a totally novel interpretation of the word. He had to resort to what signification the Lion is held. Go through the books of heraldry many of the workings of the mysteries ho had been educated in, and see how they have all used the royal beast for their armorial in order to accomplish bis purpose. bearings, from the days of so-callod barbarism up to the full dawn of And while his life, from his departure from Egypt until his death civilization . The royal animal has been displayed rampant, couchant, at a good ripe age, was devoted to the service of GOD and founding cut in two, bound to a unicorn, and in every imaginable position, an empire, he does not appear to have remained fully or entirely quartered, lozenged and sandwiched, to gratify the egotism of those unshaken in tho new forms he had established , nor to have quite who, by caprice or otherwise, consider themselves " lion-hearted ," forgotten the old. and entitled to display it to generations yet unborn. The brazen serpent he set up in the Avildernoss, or desert, as a In " Bryant's Plagues of Egypt," we find he observes in reference protection from the snakes Avh ich infested the peninsula of Sinai, to this superstition , " as the chief increase of the Nile was when tbe fully shows that he had retained the representation at PhiljB of a sun was passing through Leo, the Egyptians made the lion the type brazen serpent hanging upon a cross, and worshi pped by two priests. of an iuuudation. All effusions of Avater Avere specified by this It was a herculean task to make the effort to institute a new characteristic. And from hence has been the custom of making tho system of divine Avorship, and antagonizin ..', as it did , from that to water which proceeds from the cisterns and reservoirs, as well as which the people harl been habituated. And wo see throughout the spouts from the roofs of buildings, come through the mouth of a lion ." history of the new nation , that, idolatry was not surrendered up, We find it so used at the present day, as can be seen in the escape despite the rigid laws laid down against tho practice thereof. Up to water from tho fountain at the north front of tho United States the time of Hczekiah, a very impure conception of GOD had prevailed . Treasury. The slavery, tho conquests, and the division of the nation prove The Eagle was sacred to the Sun in many countries, particularly this. in some parts of Egypt, Greece and Persia. From tho theories of Moses, in centuries after, the new law became In our Scriptures the King of Baby lon is termed an Eagle. It was established as Ave now have it; the grosser acts of the human family reputed to have fed Jupiter with nectar, in the Cretan cave, and was tvero eliminated and condemned ; peace and goodwill to all men certainly an emblem of his kingdom and dominion, lie is still called were proclaimed , and all the theisms gave way before a higher and " the bird of Jove." purer faith. St. John the Evangelist is alway represented as sitting by an eagle. Masonry, coming down to us through centuries past, has been formed into various branches, and now stands forth with its banners unfurled and thrown to tho wind, bearing the old Egyptian symbols, CORRESPONDENCE. to proclaim to tbe world its charities—its beneficionces. It has garnered under its mantle all that is valuable of the past, and is ever All Letters must hear the name and address of the Writer, not ready to accept that of the present which can conduce to the happi. necessarily for publication, hut as a, guarantee of good faith. ness and comfort of all who enlist under its banners. Mason can deduce from Avhafc I have said, that we We do not hold ourselves responsible for the op inions of our Cor. Tho Royal Arch respondents. hold the most useful and valuable of the past, and ignore that which is worthless. We believe in the Ono Ever Living and Eternal G OD ; We cannot undertake to return rejected communications. we convey our lessons by those symbol s which tend to His glory, without oppressing the minds or fears of our postulants, and wo hold sacred that Charity Avhich is neither sounding brass nor tinkling GRAND LODGE. cymbals. Tho fanatic may denounce us ; tho sore and disappointed may con- To the Editor of the FREEMASON 'S CHRONICLE . domn us ; tbe ignorant may vilify and abuse us; tho renegad e expose D EAR S IR AND BROTHER ,—Bro. Perceval's motion at Grand Lodge, our work ; our members may become careless ; but Gon Avho has been Avill , no doubt, lead lo some amendmen t of tbe very clumsy way in which our guide and our streng th will be our tower and support, and Royal divisions are taken, but there is another reform in tho arrangements Arch Masonry, in whatever form it is practised , will flourish , until for G.L. which I had hoped some more powerful pen than mine it gathers into its sanctums all who can understan d and appreciate Avould have advocated in your last, viz.—that for the admission of that that Great Name, in all its awful brevity, hath nought unholy Provincial Brethren. At the meeting on the 7th instant, there was breeding it, but both bless rather tho tongue that uses it. For me, undoubtedly an unusual number of brethren in attendance, and the I ask no higher office than to fling my spirit at His feet, and cry His result was that, in their anxiety to ensure a sitting, it was quite a name, GOD ! through all eternity, and bless the day wherein I first struggle to get to the Scrutineers' table, and, as is usual in such cases, beheld tho Light of Masonry. tho weakest, or I might add , the most modest, Avent to tho wall. In conclusion , I Avould direct the kind attention of my dear Com- For myself I may say, that being of a somewhat retiring disposition, panions to tho fact that wo must not take the flattering unctiou to and moreover of only moderate physique, I found I could not, without our souls that we are tho only repositories of Freemasonry, Holy what appeared to mo unseemly violence, get a chance of being passed , Royal Arch Masonry, or any exclusive portion of Masonry. Royal and though I reached the clothing room at 6.25, I was unable to leave Arch Masonry, as alleged by Laurence Dermott in 1754 , was not a it till 6.55, while others Avho came much later, were able, by vigorously new idea. He emasculated the Master Masons degree so as to form elbowing their way to the table, to get their pass and be admitted tbe new degree, as up to that time the Master Mason received it as the within a few minutes. It would bo presumptuous on my part to completion to tho Third degree, Avhere it really lawfnll y belonged. suggest a remedy for this state of things, but I have no doubt now ArchsBologists in Masonry assert that the " Arch degree " was that attention has been drawn to it, something will bo done. brought from Palestine by the Crusaders, and was n sed in Templar I am, Dear Sir and Brother, Masonry very long anterior to the new system under Dermott. And it seems to be well understood by those who have given the subject a Yours faith fully and fraternally, careful consideration that the Royal Arch degree has assumed four P.M. different epoch s so far as its relation and connection with modern Masonry is concerned. Tho founders of these sublime systems had history both from tbe Egyptians and Jews for their guides and predicates. And it will possibly surprise my Companions who read this when I say, that ere another year rolls round new developments R.M.B.I. AND OUR SCHOOLS. may reach their ears in connection therewith. To the Editor of the FREEMASON'S CHRONICLE . A student in Chinese is burning the midnight taper and poring DEAR SIR AND BROTHER ,—I agree with every point in your article over Chinese chronicles of ancient date, which are disclosing the fact " of last week, in which you advocate the motion of Bro. Raynham that the ancient Chinese, long anterior to Confncius, had Masonrv, with the use of the very symbols we have in our Stewart for doubling the grants to the Male and Female Funds rituals. They had of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution. Grand Lodge is tbe square, compass and level, it is said, even before the E gyptians, slow to do anything of its own motion but it very readily and grace- and for the same purposes as we as Speculative Masons , use them! fully adopts a good idea or suggestion when it is brought under and , to this day point with pride to the fact that they knew the father of the sun. its notice. If not at all times an adventurous leader, it is invaria- bl follower. I am not at all surprised therefore Most Eminent Grand High Priest Marvin , of Minnesota y a bold and willing , , , impressed at the fact of its having unanimously accepted Bro. Stewart's motion. nSB^so forcibly in his remarks recently given to his Grand Chapter, The question now arises—Are tho Schools to remain as they will that I take pleasure in closing this article, in endorsing , his undoubtedly, at a still greater disadvantage , and be left put in the sentiments^ , feeling that my dear Companions will bo pleased with cold , with a small £300 between them, or the half of Avhat is now to be them, aud probably be benefited thereby. He paid, " Many societies paid annually to the Female Fund of their sister Institution ? The and orders have been formed in all ages Avhich have had a precarious and ephemeral existence, Avhose names are even scarcel permanent income of the R.M.B.I. has jumped at once from some y known and 470 but that of the Girls' School is under £2 000 while have passed into oblivion because they were founded on selfish £3,670 to £4, , , , and the Boys' School is in the worst plight of all, the resources it has to corrupt principles. But such societies as the Ancient Craft and Capitular Brotherhood can never perish so long look to for certain not bein« more than £800 at tho outside. It is as they recognize itation grant the Divine Master and human brother in all they 42 years since Grand Lodge arranged to commute its cap do and teach • of half-a-crown per initiateinto a fixed annual payment of £150 to each admitting all within the fold , of whatever nation or people under the and having regard to the fact that between them some 450 sun, Avho will sincerely yield assent to these two great truths School, , , ; but to children are maintained , clothed, and educated, I think it is very guard well the portals of our Lodge-rooms against the introduction of the selfish , the vile and the base, to insure a nearly time it took upon itself to reconsider that amount. At the time permanency that shall y Grand Lodge to the Royal National last as long as any institntion Avhich man may create. the sum of £4,000 was voted b " in commemoration of tbe safe return of tbe This, my dear Companions, is but the echo of the sentiment Life-boat Association, I have Prince of Wales from India, the Earl of Carnarvon said they had always expressed, and naught is left for Capitular Masons to do but to at all times reflect that GOD is with us always adopted this form of memorial in preference to making one special , blessing Masonry, because the latter would never appeal in because it is based on His Holy Name, and many grant to our Institutions, who will long the necessities of all the Institu- survive me, will in their heart of hearts rejoice that they vain for support. Well , are numbered tions are equally urgent if not equally great. And now among the votaries who, in our sacred temples, are permitted , to the Benevolent is in receipt of £1,600 per annum, tbe whisper His Most Holy Name, and bend their knees to Him in prayer, May peace be with you all. AMEN . Schools should have something more than £150 apiece, more especially if it is born e in mind that had the capitation grant been continued , each of them would have been in receipt of a round £1,200 G.L. OF F. AND A. MASONS OF IRELAND per annum. I am, Dear Sir and Brother, AT the Stated Communication of Grand Lodge, held at Freemasons' Hall, Dublin, on Thursday, 1st inst., tho R.W. Robert William Faithfully and fraternally yours, , Q.C., Deput Shekleton y Grand Master in the chair, the following JUSTICE . brethren were unanimously elected as the Grand Officers for 1882 :— Oth December 1881. Bro. His Grace the Most Noble tho Duke of Abercorn , K.G. - M.W. Grand Master Host Hon. tbe Marquess of Headfort - - - R.W. „ Senior Warden The annual meeting of the York Lodge, No. 236, Avill be Lord Arthur Hill , M.P. - „ „ Junior Warden Robert Warren , D.L. „ „ Treasurer held on Monday next, at the Masonic Hall , Duncombc- Right Hon. Earl of Bandon „ „ Secretary place, in that city. Bro. J. Sykes Rymer is tbe W.M. Rev. John J. Macsorley - „ „ Chaplain cleat, and Bro. J. Todd P.M. P.P.G.R. the installing Rt.Hon. and Most Rev. Lord officer . We bope to give a report of tbe meeting in owr Plunket Bishop of Mcath ,, „ ,, next issue. Theophilus E. St. George - W. „ Senior Deacon Geo. Moyers, LL.D., J.P. - „ „ Junior Deacon George A. Stephens, J.P. - „ „ Supt. of Works Harry Hodges - - - „ „ Dir. of Ceremonies the Robert Barns Lodge of Instruction, No. 2o, has John Thomas Banks, M.D. - ,, „ Steward removed from the Union Tavern , Air-street, Regent-street Jas. Creed Meredith , LL.D. " ,, ,, Sword Bearer , Charles Frederick Philli ps- ,, „ Organist lo the North Pole, 387 Oxford-street, six doors from W. J. C. Crawley, LL.D. - „ „ Inner Gtiaid Warclour-strect, where the brethren meet every Friday Samuel B. Oldham ,, ,, Dep. Sec. and Treas. evening, at 8 o'clock. Bro. Baker P.M. is tbe Preceptor. P.G.D.C, Binckes Secretary Boys' School , Brierly P.P.G.D., INSTALLATION MEETINGS , &c II. E. Frances honorary member P.P.G.D. Surrey, W. H. Smith P.M. Treasurer, T. Holland P.M. Secretary, C. W. Tayleur P.M. member, C. J. Foakes P.M. member, Casey P.M. 33 Ireland, MOIRA LODGE, No. 02. Gladwell W.M. 172, Egan P.M. 858, Rnf P.M. 12, Rolls P.M. 27, Hoadly P.M. 172, Cordingley W.M. 45, Mnrlis P.M. 1642, Pocock, rnilK Annual Festivals of this Lodge are usuall y held on the 9th M.P., S.W. (member), G. Marshall P.M. (member) . On tho re- » if December , tho date of tho birth of tho distinguished brother admission of the brethren , tbe following members and visitors greeted after Avhoni the Lodge is named , and who was for many years its the new Master, viz. Members-1-Bros. Mallet Jones Organist, patron. To celebrate this auspicious event , on Friday, tho Oth inst., Becket, Hill , Beckley, Bruce, Ronnie, F. Quartormaine Smiles, F. T. when tho Lixh'o met at tho Albion , Aldersgate-street, at five o'clock, Cater, G. Edwardes, Harris Carpenter, Fletcher Jones, G. Mastel, :— the members entertained tho following distinguished V isitors Perry, Morlet, S. Kar, Lichtwit/., C. Godfrey, C. D. Philpott, Giffs. Bios. 11. D. Sandeman 1'. District G.M. Bengal , Col. Creaton Grand Visitors—Bros. Peacock 857, Whittakor 1(548, Gostrell 246, Bargoter Treasurer, Col. Shad well H. Gierke Grand Secretary, S. Peirco G. D., 182S, Hall 859, Cook 259, Outre 158. Tho ceremony of Installation Thomas Fenn P.G.D., Barron P.G.D., Case P.G.D., H. Smith P. P.G. was ably performed by tho outgoing Master, the Very Worsh ipful Chaplain Leicestershire and Rutland , Kerr Prov. G.R. Gloucester, Bro. Rev. Ambrose Hall Grand Chaplain , who had previously to tho Robartes Dubois P. Prov. G.W. Middx. , tho Hon. C. T. Agar , M.P., Installation of Bro. Ramsay duly initiated the Rev. W. F. Bruce, Gooding 1 P.G.S., Stillwcll 1. Meadows P.M. 4 P.G.S., Wild W.M. B.A., and raised Bro. Bruce Rennie to the degree of M.M. These • Phillips 166, Bay. !>( », Riseley 103, Wilkinson 145, Johnston P.M. 117, ceremonies were most impressively rendered by Bro. Hall, and were lev ISO, Spctli P.M. 1S3, W. W. Morgan Sec. 211, Ramsay 259, Daley augmented in their effect by tho admirable organ accompaniments 270, Dumbleton 357, Finch 401 and 7S0, Kurm P.M. 570, El good 871, of Bro. Mallet Jones. The three addresses of the installation Edo 874, Breanski 800, Norbury 1118 , Rushlield 11.95, Dent 1506, ceremony were well delivered by tho retiring S.W. Bro. Col. Hughes 1556, Hubbard 1701, Smart Urban Lod ge. The customary Somerville Burney G.D. The Officers were appointed and invested, requirements in opening the Lodge having been satisfied , tho cere- and the W.M. then, in the name of tho Lodge, presented Bro. Hall mony of installing Bio. Auldjo as W.M. for tho new year was carried with a superb Grand Officer s regalia and jewel, which had been sub- out in accordance with ancient usage, and congratulations having scribed for by tho Officers of this Lodge. In a few simple words, been offered , and tho Officers appointed and invested , Lodge was and with much feeling, Bro. Hall thanked the brethren for their kind closed , and the brethren sat down to dinner. In due course, the present. The Lodge Avas then closed. A very handsome banner, usual list of toasts Avas honoured , that of the Grand Officers being (painted by Bro. H. E. Frances), the gift of Bro. Hall, Avas displayed acknowled ged by Bro. Sandeman P.D.G. Master Bengal . Bro. Dr. in the Lod ge, and was much admired. At the Banquet, Bro. Sir F. Gooding P.G.S. replied for the Visitors. On Bro. Andrew I.P.M. Burdett returned thanks for the Grand Officers, Bro. Fenn P.G.D. devolved , of course, the pleasant duty of proposing tho health of the for tho Visitors. A telling and most sensible speech from the W.M., praise of the W.M. In doing so, he spoke in terms of well-merited on behalf of the Charities, elicited a fitting reply from Bro. Binckes. manner in which Bro. Auldjo, who was initiated in the Lodge, bad The W.M., in proposing the Officers, reminded them of the Lodge of fulfilled hi* duties heretofore, and ho anticipated from his experience Instruction formed at the bouse, under the able guidance of Bro. of Bro. Auldjo's zeal and ability, that his year of Mastership would Frances, who advised them to avail themselves of his instruction. prove to be a most successful one. After a brief but appropriate Some excellent singing, by Bros. Qnarterrnayne Smiles, Morley, and reply frcm the W.M., Bio. Gould gave the " Pious Memory of the Mallet Jones, added much to the pleasure of the evening. Earl of Moira"—Marquis of Hastings. Bro. Gould , in the course of his speech , delineated the career of tho distinguished nobleman and Mason , AV IIO, on a memorable occasion in tho year 1813, had been St. John's Lodge, No. 70.—At the meeting held on Tuesday, described by the late Duke of Sussex G.M., as " tho Friend of his 6th inst., at the Hnyshe Masonic Temple, Plymouth, Bro. James Prince, of his Country, and of Man." Ho enumerated the great and Griffen S.W. was unanimously elected Master for the ensuing year. important services he had rendered to his Soverei gn as soldier and W. Bro. L. D. Westcott P.M. P.P.G.S.Wks. was elected Treasurer statesman, and what to tho Lodge was necessarily far more interest- and represen tative of the Lodge on the Committee of Petitions. W. ing, his arduous and successful labours in bebalf of Masonry. This, Bros. J. B. Gover, L. D. Westcott, W. Odam, Tout, and Griffen were the toast of the evening, was drunk in solemn silence. We must not appointed the Committee to represent the Lodge at the meeting of conclude this brief account without bestowing a word of praise on the Associated Lodges. It was also resolved to present a jewel to tho musical arrangements, of which Bro. Laivler had the direction , the retiring W. Master, the day selected for installation being Wed- and to which Miss Matilda Roby, Bro. Schartau, Bro. Lawler, and nesday, 28th instan t, the banquet to take place the same day, at Mr. Trelawny Cobham most effectively contributed. Bro. Watts's, Globe Hotel.

FA LCON LODGE. No. 1416 Percy Lodge of Instruction, No. 198.—Held at the Jolly Farmers, Southgate-road , on Saturday, the 10th instant. Present— rpHE installation meeting of this Lodge took place on Thursday, Bros. Wolf W.M., Glass S.W., Weeden J.W., Pearcy Preceptor, -1 the 8th December, in the Masonic Hall, Thirsk. The Lod ge Fenner Secretary, A. Ferrar S.D., Catling J.D., G. Ferrar I.G. ; also was opened at two p.m. by Bro. W. Hall W.M., and the minutes were Bros. Houghton, Stroud, Gribbell , Fysh, Robinson, Parkes, E. Wood- confirmed. The chair was then taken by Bro. T. B. Why tehead P.M., man, Killick jun., and Wenborn. The minutes of last meeting were who appointed Bro. the Rev. W. C. Lnkis P.M. S.W., and Bro. J. S. read ancl confirmed. Bro Wol f vacated the chair in favour of Bro. Cumberland J.W., mid proceeded to open the Lod ge in the second Fenner. Bro. Wol f answered the usual questions sati sfactorily, and degree. Tho W.M. eleel , Bro. Charles Grecr.sidcs, was then presented was dul y entrusted. Lodge opened in tbe second degree, and the by the outgoing W.M., and the installation ceremony Avas proceeded ceremony of passing was rehearsed. The third section of the lecture with. The Lod ge having been opened in the third degree the Master was Avorked by Bro. Pearcy, assisted by the brethren. Bro. E. Wood - Masons retired , and a Board of Installed Masters was opened in full man answered the usual questions leading to tho third degree, and form, and Bro. Greonsides was placed in the chair of U.S., saluted was entrusted. Lodge advanced to the third degree, when the cere- and greeted , and the Board closed. The usual salutes and greetings mony of raising Avas rehearsed , Bro. Woodman being the candidate. in the three degrees Avere g iven , and the working tools, &c , pre- Lodge resumed to tho first degree. Bro. Glass was duly elected to sented by tho Installing Master. The appointment of Officers then preside at tho next meeting, after which Lodge was closed and ad- took place, the addresses on investment being given by Bro. Rev. journed. W. C. Lukis P.M. The final charges wore given by the Installing Master, mid Lod ge was closed , with hearty good wishes. Amongst R. S. Palleser Royal Alfred Lodge of Instruction, No. 780.—On the the Visitors present were Bros. G. Simpson W.M. 1611, 9th December, ah the Star and Garter Hotel, Kew Brid ge. Present— A. S. Davies 337 J. S. Ivesoii 837 W.M. 1337, F. Smith W.M. 837, , , Bros. W. Goss (P.M.) W.M., Tucker S.W. and Treasurer, Gomm F. Barroby 837. W. If. Conochie 837, J. Nettleton 1337. Amongst (P.M.) J.W., Blasby (P.M.) S.D., C. C. Botley Secretary and J.D., the members of the Lod ge present were W. Coltman P.M., G. Ay re F. Botley I.G. ; Past Master Bro. E. II. Sugg ; Maton, Jefferys, P.M., J. S. Walton P.M., Charles Elsly, J.P., J. H. Buchanan , M.D., Metcalfe. The Lodge was opened in due form , and minutes of last &c. The following is a list of tho Officers appointed :—W. Hall I.l'. M., meeting were read and coufirmed. The Lodge was opened in second James Walton J.W., Reginald Bell , J.P., S.W., Rev. C. E. Camid ge and third degrees, and resumed to second , Avhen the W.M. rehearsed P.M. Chaplain , T. J. Wilkinson Treasurer, F. R. Hansell Secretary, the ceremony of passing. The questions leading to the third were ht S.D., II. Long ford J.D H. Smith M.C., /. Wrig ., J. T. Hansell asked, ancl tho Lodge having been resumed to that degree, tho Organist , A. W. Cass I.G., W. Coltman P.M. and H. Smith Stewards, ceremony of raising was rehearsed. Bro. G. Jefferys of Lodge 1089 C. Ki pling Precep tor, J. S. Farmery Ty ler. The brethren and their was elected a member. Bro. Tuck er was elected W.M. for lfitb Visitors afterwards met at a splendid banquet at the Fleece Hotel , December, and the Hon. Secretary gave notice that he should move when the usual toasts were given and a pleasant evening passed. at the next meeting, that tho Lodge at its rising be adjournod over the Christmas Holidays. Tho Lodge was then closed according to ancient custom , and adjourned until 16th December. ST. AMBROSE LODGE , No. 1891 rPII K gold and the purp le of Grand Officorshi p that mustered in St. Peter's Lodge, No. 1024.—The monthl y meeting of ¦ *- force at tho above Lod ge on the 12th inst., and tho host of the this Lodge was held in the Masonic Hall , Maldon , on the Oth inst., Earl's Court Hotel , W'eM. Kensington , must have wished his hostelry and was well attended. At the conclusion of the business, the had been built on the expanding princi ple, from tho number of the brethren adjourned to the Blue Boar Hotel, whore the annual widgeon brethren who au-peml .led there to do honour to tho Installation of supper was held , there being a plentiful supply of birds , which were Pro. D. F. l. nmsny, M.D., P.P.G. W. Middx., when that worth y brother splendidly served by Mrs. Hick ford. Among those present were was placed in the chair of K S. On this occasion the Board of W. Bros. D. J. Wri ght W.M., H. J. Sansom P.M. and Treas. Masters consisted of the following brethren :—Bros. Sir F. Burdett P.P.G.J.D., F. G. Green P.M. and Sec. P.P.G.S.W., W. Humphreys P.G.M. Middx., If . T) . Sandeman F.D.G.M. Bengal , Giddv P. P.D.G.M. P.M. P.P.G.J.W., E. Humphreys P.M. P.P.G.R., T. Oldham P.M. fii' i qualand , Her. R. .1 . Simpson P.O. Chaplain honorary member, P.P.G.U., F. Freeman I.P.M. ; Bros, pdmund Gowcrs P.G.O., H. Venn Col. Shad well Gierke G. S., Lieutenant Colonel Somerville B UM ey Ellis , A. H. Priddy, &c. The following visitors :—Bros. S. Shawyer G.D. (member), Fi-nn P.G.i )., Colonel Phili ps P.G.D., Rnynham E.C. 1500, l.C. 730, S.C. 1.-15, W. Strutt 697, T. B. Ardlny 1224, and Stewart P.G.D., Frank Richardson P.G.D., J. L. ' Thomas 0. Brown 1312. A very pleasant evening was spent. New Concord Lodge of Instruction, No. 813.— members who have attended not less than six meetings during tho The Annual Supper of this popular Lod ge of Instruction was held three months then ended, in accordance with tho bye-laws. One on Wednesday, at the Jolly Farmers' Tavern , Sonthgate-road. The black and several white balls were used , and it was found that Bro. chair was occupied by Bro. Pierpoint , Worshipful Master of tho H. Seymour-Clarke- the Hon. Secretary had been "blackballed," (and mother Lodge, who was ably and effectively supported by Bros. L. C. thus won tho life subscribcrshi p). We have pleasure, however, in Haslip and Tiddeman , his Senior and Junior Wardens respectively. recording that ho Avill not be excluded from tho Lodge in con- Among those present were Bros. T. J. Cusworth P.M. 813 Preceptor, sequence, but on tho contrary, Bio. Seymour-Clarke will often bo Forge I.G. 619 Secretary, George P.M. 813, Whale, Hubbard P.M. present, and ready with tho other members to accord a hearty 820, Bolton P.M., W. W. Morgan Secretary 211, Wicks, Harper, welcome to any brethren wishing to improve their Masonic know- Moring, TreAvinnard P.M., Galer, Wood , Snook, Wenborne, Weeden, ledge, under the able prcceptorshi p of Bro. Myers, and to bo in their Killick jun. P.M., Hawkins P.M., Cooper, Haggar, Allardyce, Hobin- turn " blackballed " at these ballots. stock, Painter, F. Perl , W. Potter, F. Willcocks, A. Marks, A. Perl, J. Greenhill, R. Slaymakcr, R. Pye. Tho business, which Avas of a formal character, having been promptl despatched the brethren West Middlesex Lodge of Instruction, No. 1612.— y , ' Hotel, Ealing, sat themselves to an admirably served repast, which reflected great Held at the Feathers on tho 15th inst. Bros. 0. T. Smith S.W., A. Jones J.W., credit on the host. When tho cloth had been removed , the Bellevby W.M., J. Green S.D., 0. brethren settled down to complete their enjoyment of the evening, Andrews P.M J.D., J. Owen I.G., H. E. Tucker Treasurer, J. Wells and sougs and toasts followed each other at frequent intervals. Secretary ; also Bros. S. Dyer, H. Stephens, Nevil Parker 1428, Hewlings Lamb The event of tho evening was, naturally, the toast of " Prosperity E. C. Porter, C. O. Walker, , , Walker 733. After pre- the W.M. rehearsed the ceremony of initiation to Lod ge of Instruction " by Bro. Pierpoint , Avho, liminaries, , Bro. Porter the New Concord , candidate. Bro. C. Andrews P.M. delivered the lecture on the though evidently suffering from a sharp indisposition , stuck manfully tracing board. Bros. Walker 733, Parker 1421, Hewlings 1612 Lamb to his duties, and complimented the Lodge on the character it had , long since won for ability and zeal in the discharge of its important 1612 were elected members. The Lodge unanimonsly voted the sum of 20s to a distressed Brother. A vote of thanks was unani- functions. Bro. Preceptor Cusworth, Avhose name was associated monsly passed to Bro. Bel lerby for his conduct in tbe chair (for the with the toast and who has worked for some eight or nine years , first time). Bro. T. Smith Avas appointed W.M. for the next meeting, most assiduously and disinterestedly in his Preceptorial capacity, returned thanks. In doing so he laid especial stress on the warm and the Lodge was closed in due form, and tho meeting adjourned to Thursday, 5th January. sympathy shown by tbe mother Lodge in the welfare of her daughter. Bro. Cusworth may bo justly proud of the reception he met with from tbe brethren he has so materially benefited. For tne Ebrington Lodge, No. 1847 .— The annual meeting AVQS toast of the Visitors, Bro. W. W. Morgan Sec. 211 was called upon held at the Ebrington Masonic Temple, Hobart-street, Stonehouse. to reply, and he congratulated all present on the success of tbe even- There were present at the Board of Installed Masters W. Bro. J. H. ing, and the career of the Lodge in its corporate capacity. The Stephens W.M., who, with tho assistance of W. Bros. R. Lose P.M. brethren separated at a late hour, after spending a most enjoyable and S. Jew P.M. Treasurer, installed Bro. Charles A. Nicholson as evening. Worshipful Master. Tho other brethren present were W. Bros. A. Lethbridge P.M., F. Littleton P.M., Cooper P.M. 105, S. Hearle P.M. 1255, J. R. Lord P.M. 1247, P. B. L. Pearco W.M. 1247 The Great City Lodge , No. 1426.—The monthly meeting B. Elliott P.M. 1247, W. J. Thomas P.M. 159, P. S. Johns P.M. 159, of this Lodge was held on Saturday evening, 10th December, at the D. KnoAvles Worshipful Master 159, T. Goodal l Past Master 954 and Terminus Hotel , Cannon-street. Bros. Charles Taylor W.M., Hamer 1550, E. Aitkin-Davies P.M. 1099 , L. D. Webber P.M. 1550. The P.M. as S.W., Keeblc J.W., and the rest of the Officers , including usual business having been transacted, tho Officers were appointed Bros. Headon P.M. Treasurer, and Blackie P.M. Secretary. The and invested as follows :—Bros. J. H. Stephens I.P.M., H. Macmillan minutes of the last Lodge were read and confirmed. Bros. John S.W., R. Lose jun. J.W., S. Jew P.M. Treasurer, J. Henry Stephens Williams Benn and Paul Johannes Avere respectively examined as P.M. Secretary, Rev. J. P. Garland Chaplain, Isaac Masters S.D.. to their proficiency, and tbe Lodge having been opened in the second James Lose J.D., I. Morriss D.C, H. R. Farr Organist, F. Goodyear degree, they were passed to the degree of FCII OAV Craft. Bro. I.G., W. H. Macey S. Steward, John Griffin J. Steward, James Gwyn was then subjected to a preliminary examination, and the Bartlett P.M. Tyler. V.W. Bro. S. Jew was complimented on the Lodge Avas opened in the third degree, Avhen he was raised to the accounts of the Lodge as being very favourable, and it is only due to degree of M.M. The rest of the sitting of the Lodge Avas devoted the Treasurer to say he always does bis duties well. It was arranged to the consideration of objects of charity seeking benevolence ; the that the banquet should be held in tbe rooms of the Lodge on 3rd first was that of a wife of a member of the Lodge, who had been in January 1882. business in the City, in partnership with another gentleman, but had unfortunately lost his reason, and Avas now a hopeless and incurable lunatic in Colney Hatch Asylum. This case excited con- Chapter of Harmony, No. 156. —At the Convocation of . ter siderable commiseration , and a substantial sum was voted to this this Chap , held at the Huyshe Masonic Temple, Plymouth, the applicant from the Benevolent Fund of tho Lodge. It Ava's men- following Officers were elected for the eusuing year:—Excellent tioned in reference to this case that at the marriage of this lady Companions Rev. W. Whittley Provincial G.J. as Z, for the second year D. Banks as H., W. H. Pike as J., W. K. Michell Treasurer with the unfortunate member, in Paris, a marriage settlement was , and S.E., R. Hambl S.N., George Whittley P.S., made, and a sum of money invested in the French Funds, but in y W. H. Phillips consequence of a fiction in tbe French law this snm cannot be Janitor. obtained only in the event of the applicant to the Lodge becoming a widow, Avhich is only a possible event, as she may be survived by her Eboracum Chapter, No. 1611.—A meeting of this Chapter lunatic husband. This state of things is looked upon as a great hard- was held at York, on Tuesday, the 6th December, for the election of ship, as she is in want of the money for her support. A petition Officers, with the following result :—Comps. J. S. Cumberland Z., has been agreed upon , to be presented to the Board of Benevolence. 0. G. Padel H., J. T. Seller J., J. Kay S.E., M. Millington S.N., Another case was brought before the Lodge, of a member who G. Simpson Treasurer, P. Pearson Janitor. had fallen down dead, leaving a wife, and daughter, and this will have to be taken into consideration at the next meeting of the Lodge. There being no further business the Lodge was closed and adjourned until the second Saturday in January. THE THEATRES, &c. DRURY LANE.-On Boxing Day, ROBINSON CRUSOE. COVENT GARDEN ".— On Boxing Dar, LITTLE BO PEEP, LITTLE BOY Prince Leopold Lodge of Instruction, No. 1445.—At BLUE, AND THE LITTLE OLD WOMAN THAT LIVED IN A SHOE. the regular weekly meeting on Wednesday 30th November, held at STANDARD .-At 7.30, BETSY . tbe Moorgate, Finsbury Pavement, the chair was taken by Bro. W. H. ADELPHI.—At 7.15, A LAD FROM THE COUNTRY. At 8, IT'S NEVER Myers P.M., who was supported by Bros. J. Robson S.W., C. Robson TOO LATE TO MEND. J.W., Laroone S.D., C. Smith J.D., Kimbell I.G., Seymour-Clark e PRINCESS'S. —At 7, A PHOTOGRAPHIC FRIGHT. At 7.15, THE LIGHTS Secretary, also Bros. McDonald, Job, Ewen, G. H. Stephens, Haldan e, OF LONDON. Kingston, W. Batchelor 1178 , and others. Lodge was opened in duo GLOBE —At 7.30, A HAPPY PAIR. At 8.10, IMPRUDENCE, Jfcc. (Laat Night.) form, ancl advanced to the second degree, when Bro. Partridge, W.M. GAIETY.-At 7.5, OPERETTA . At 7.30, BUBBLES. At 8.30, AVHIT- 1445, was presented as W.M. elect, and Bro. Myers duly installed him TINGTON AND HIS CAT. into tho chair of K.S., the ceremony bein^r rendered in an excellent 15 manner by the worthy Preceptor. B>o. I'arirMcre then rehearsed the GTBAND.—At 7. , PAR ADISE VILLA. At 8, OLIVETTE. ceremony of initiation. Bro. McDocild wm ke l the first and second VAUDEVILLE —At, 7.30, MARRIAGE BELLS. At 8.15, THE HALF- AVAY HOUSE , Ac. sections of the lecture, assisted by the brethren. Bro. W. Batchelor At, 7-15 1178 Avas elected a member, and Bros. Kingston 1319, the host, and HAY-MARKET — , PLOT AND PASSION. At 10, A LESSON. G. H. Stephens 1623 were elected Hon. Members. A vote of thanks PRINCE OP "WALES'S. - At 7.50, A HAPPY PAIR. At 8.-10. THE COLONEL. was passed to Bro. Myers, for his excellent rendering of the Installa- tion ceremony. This was briefly responded to. This ceremony is COMEDY —At 7.30, SEEING FROU-FROU. At S, THE MASCOTTK. worked Avhen there is a fifth WeclnesdaA- in the month. SAVOY —A t S, MOCK TURTLE , and PATIENCE. At the weekly meeting held on 7th inst., Bro. C. Robson presided , ST. JAMES'S —At 8, THE CAPE MAIL. At 8.15, HOME. Bros. Kimbell acting as S.W., Laroone J.W., McDonald J.D., OPERA COMIQUE — At 7.15, QUID PRO QUO. At 8.30, PRINCESS Richardson S.D., J. Robson I.G., also Bros. 0. Smith , Ewen , Partridge, TOTO. (Last Night.) W. II. Myers P.M. Preceptor, and Seymour-Clarke Secretary . After CBITEBION.— At S , WITHERED LEAVES. At 8.(5 FOGGERTY'S due formalities, the ceremony of initation was rehearsed by tbe W.M , FAIRY. Bro. McDonald worked the first, second, and third sections of tbe ALHAMBRA.-At 7. 15, liLACK CROOK. lecture , assisted by the brethren. Bro. Kimbell was elected W.M. COURT —At 8, AAVAKING. At 8.15, ENGAGED. for Wednesday 14th , and Lodge was closed in due form. The HENGLER'S CIRQUE —Every evening at 7.30. Wednesday and brethren then proceeded to ballot for a life subscribcrshi p in one S.itii.-rtnv fit 2.30 also. of the Masonic Institutions, in accordance with tho enstom introduced CRYSTAL PALACE.—This .lay, CONCERT , &c. Open Daily. Armarium into this Lod ge of Instruction. As soon as tho sum of £5 5s is in I'ieturo Gallery, &c. the Treasurer's hands, that amount is balloted for amongst those ALEXANDRA PALACE —This day, THE MESSIAH, Open Daily. BOYAL T T. & T. GATES , MA80]\ [C BENEVOLENT INSTITU TION GOLD BEATER S, For. AND AGED FREEMASONS AHD v SBOWS OF FREEMASONS, I) O X . FOREIGN GOLD LEAF IMPORTERS. y forwarding their Names and Masonic WITHIN 11 DAYS. I.ank , as soon as convenient , to the Secretary, who will gladly give any information required . MIDLAN D HOUSE COALS , 16s A TON. .IAMI.S TERRY , 1' rov. G.S.W. Norths and Hunts, Terms Cash. Discount 6d a Ton on two or more Tons. Secretary, •t Free masons' Halt , London , AV.C. SOLD DAILY AT 20s A TON.

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JULU r'pecialite —Masonic Jewels, Furniture and Eogalia Renovated , and made Equal to Eew. MASTEES' JEWELS MADE TO ANY DESIGN. 'AW ^ PAST ^¦OT^J ^W.M fflJ " ^ B OR D's PT ANos. CHAS. STILES & CO., tho well-known Importers of these cele- 23 GREAT QUBEET , W. C. brated Pianos, have Removed to 42 Southampton-row , Holborn , London , W.C. AVhere may be .seen a largo aud varied assortment of Instruments, of New and Artistic Design, at Low Prices, with PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OP LEICESTER- Twenty-Five per Cent. Co-operative Diset. for Cash, SHIRE AND RUTLAND. OB 02," briefly announced in our last week' r AS s issue, tho annual mooting T i r K T "i r i; i< \ v, Y K A R s • s Y s r !<_. M , of the brethren of this district took place on tho 8th inst at From 15s per Month. Hinckley, under tho presidency of the Depuly Provincial Master, Bro. S K N 1) F O II I J, J. U S T 1! A TED LIS T. George Toller jun. l'.G.S.U. England, lteviewing the events of the Scc' ,;i d- 'lt:iii 't J'iiino. . on the Three Years ' System, from 10s fid per Ifonth . past few years in connection with this particular section of the I'ull Value allowed for Old Instruments of any kind in Exchange. Masonic Brotherhood , wo find that its present Grand Master—tho Right Honourable tho Earl Ferrers—-was appointed to his office by tho Gran d Master in tho year 187 3, and that at the A IVIERIOAM ORGANS, present time there are ten Lodges working under his jurisdiction ; of CHEAPEST AND BEST , these, tho one hold at Hinckley, the Knights of Malta Lodge, No. 50 ' XyY the STKI. r/.XG Oii- .AX CO., DEHBY , CONN., U.R.A ., at on the Register of the Grand Lod ge of England is the oldest. Its I J 1 mi- 1',-ico- , wi'li TWI MI I v-Kiv: nei' cent. (.'n-oponitivo ' iVi.-coinit 1'or Cash : constitution took place as far back as the year 1750, the War-ran. ' ' or on the Till',...-. Y.-.A ..S' rf Y'.-.'iTAt . fr. .m 10, (id per "..[until. being registered as bearing date the 23rd of November of that ye ar!} S i; X D J7 0 !. i L I, IJ S T 11. A T E D LIS T T 0 It was granted by tho then Grand Master the Tlig.i t Worshi p ful and CHAS. STILES and CO., lli ght Hon. Thomas Erskine, Earl of Kelly, " to Mr. James Ilawson , Mr. William Millett , his Senior Warden, aud Mr. George liraddeck, 42 SOUTHAMPTON ROW , H O LBOR N , LONDON , W.C. his Junior Warden ," authorising them " to form aud hold a Lodge These Organs tu-o eminently suited f ov use in of Free and Accepted Masons at the sign of the lied Lyon (or else- MASONIC LODGES. where) in tho Town of Macclesfield, iu tho county of Cheater/' unci according to an endorsement signed by " Thomas Harper D.G. tion of a more convenient building on a less expensive site. It being Master," was " transferred to sundry Brothers, to convene at Hinck- apprehended , however, that tho powers of tho present Hall Com- ley, in Leicestershire, at such times as may bo most convenient " mittee are confined to the letting aud management of the Hall, and do (A.D. 180.5). At the time of its constitution it bore tho number of 17 not extend to any dealing with the building itself; ancl, consequently on tho roll of the " Ancient" or " Atholl" Lodges, becoming No. 06 at that the suggestion above referred to would have to be considered the Union of tho two sections of English Lodges, No. 5S at the re- and dealt with by tho various Masonic bodies by and for whose use ' , numbering in 1832 , and No. 50 at that of ISO'S. Of the other Lod ges ancl benefit the present premises have been provided , your Committee of the Province, No. 15G0, held at Leicester, is the yonngest, dating recommend that tho Prov. G. Lodge, as one of such bodies, should its constitution from 1875. now nominate representatives to act with any Committee or delega- From tho returns issued by the Provincial Grand Lod ge itself , wo find tion which may hereafter be appointed for such purpose. there are 379 subscribing members of tho Fraternity in the district , In concluding their report , the Committee desire to refer with of whom a few subscribe to more than one Lodge, whereby an addi- feelinars of sorrow to tho loss the Provincial Grand Lodge has sus- tion is made to the actual number of fees paid into Provincial Grand tained by tho death of one its Officers , W. Bro. John Wright Smith Lodge of '11, thereby giving the district an actual membership of 423, P.M. 279, Provincial Grand Junior Deacon, whoso Masonic zeal and of which 256, or rather over one-half, are accredited to the four energy and kindliness of disposition had gained for him tho regard Lodges meeting in Leicester. and esteem of all those of his Masonic brethren to whom he was The great Chanties of the Order have in this district some known. The members of his Lodge (St. Joh n's, No. 279) have ex of their warmest supporters, and it is seldom a year passes but a sub- pressed their sympathy with his widow in her bereavement by passing stantial sum is sent np to ono or other of the Festivals held in con- a vote of condolence, and in that expression thia Committee most nection with the three Masonic Charitable Institutions. In proof of fully concur. this, it is only necessary to give particulars of what baa been done (Signed) G. T OLLER jun. D.P.G.M. during the last seven years, from which it will be seen that a sum of Chairm an. £1,617 16s 6d has been subscribed by the Masons of Leicestershire followed tho reading of this report and Rutland to the Charities of the Some amount of discussion , Order, which shows that con- quarterages receiving the greatest attention. siderably over £5 has on tho average the question of Lodge , , been contributed by each same rule as applied in the case of Grand Mason in the district during that It was urged that the period , a result reflecting tho greatest Lodge while others considered that credit on all concerned. The actual figures Lodge should guide Provincial , announced at the several were of a different character. Eventually a proposi- Festivals were :—1875, Boys' School , Provincial dues £181 13s ; 1876 , Benevolent Provincial Grand Lodge and carried, making it Institution, £109 16s , Boys' School, £12 10s • tion was put before , , 1877 , Benevolent, for the future for each Lodge to remit dues for every £15 8s, Boys' School , £100 18s 6d ; 1878, Girls' School compulsory , £233 16s; its roll whether his subscri ption had been paid or other- 1879, Benevolent, £125 14s, Boys', £42; 1880, Girl' member on , s School £73 10s , Tho subject of tho Leicester Masonic Hall accommodation Boys', £194 5s; 1881, Girl's School, £228 6s. Totals-Benevolent wise. , ordered to stand over. £250 18s, ; Girls' School, £535 12s ; Boys' School, £831 6s 6d. was Pre- The following is tho Annual Report of tho Provincial Charity Com- yious to tho opening of Provincial Grand Lodge, at Hinckley, a meet, mittee :— ing of the Knights of Malta Lodge, No. 50, already referred to was , their report regret that for the held. At this tbe Worshipful Master for the ensuing year was " The Committee, in presenting , in- have been unsuccessful in tho election stalled, and the several Officers were invested. The following is a copy first time for many years they tho Royal Masonic Institution for of the Report of the Provincial Grand Lodge Committee of General of the boy Roe, their candidate for Purposes : — Boys, in October last. Their Secretary called up all the votes owing to the Province, and also borrowed 625 ; these, together with the ' The Committee have to report that they have met and duly ^ audited the Provincial Grand Treasurer's accounts. . . . current votes belonging to Lodges and members of the Province, Although, which in all former elections would as will bo seen from the Provincial Grand Registrar's report amounted to no less than 1472, , Free- for whom they were polled. They masonry in this Province during the last twelve months has not been have easily returned the boy in April he will be more successful , characterised by tho increase in numbers to which in previous hope that at the next election years expressing their hope that all the the Committee have had so much gratification in referring, the but may take this opportunity of to assist them by sending their Provincial Grand Lodge, so far as its financial position is concerned brethren in tbe Province will continue , them to the Secretary of the continues iu the most satisfactory state, the balance now votin" papers, directly they receive , standing to lect of this several votes its credit being £99 Is 3d, which is considerably in excess of the Committee, and they regret that from neg last election. The Province is now amount brought forward from last year. The present balance would were lost to the Province at the and at least 300 more votes will be required have been still larger but for the fact that some of the private Lodges 625 Boys' votes in debt, pril next ; it will, therefore, require do not include in their annual returns, or pay the quarterage in to make the candidate safe in A successfully their work. They respect of such of their members, as may happen to be in arrear strong ancl united action to carry on on terms of mutual and friendly with their Lodge subscri ptions, although such members may not have may mention that they are working Wilts Somerset Monmouth North resigned or been excluded , and as a misapprehension appears to exist interchange with the Provinces of , , , on this point, tho Committee desire tho opinion of tho Provincinl Wales, Derbyshire, and Lancashire. in a year's time a daughter of the Grand Lodge on tho subject fur tho guidance of the Provincial Grand The Committee do not forget that Officers and others whom it may concern. late Bro. Weare will be eligible for tho Girls' School, and towards and they see no reason to fear Iu Masonic matters generally, the Committee have to report that her election they now hold 3G1 votes, the past year has been comparatively quiet and uneventful. her failure on the first occasion of her candidature. Black of the St. John s Lodge 279, An examination of the returns from the several Lodges shows that The widow of tho late Bro. , for her boy to bo placed on the list of candi- tho steady increase of recent years has not, during the past twelve applied to the Committee Institution for Boys but on inquiry months, been maintained , a considerable diminution having taken dates for the Royal Masonic , place in tho total number of subscribing members as being instituted , they found with regret he was not eligible under compared with therefore voted the small sum of the returns for 1880. The latter, after making allowances for the rules of tho Institution ; they members subscribing to more than one Lodge, showed a total £5 5s for her immediate needs. Benevolent Institntion for Aged Masona and membershi p of 417, while at the present time the number has The Royal Masonic fallen to 389. Widows claims its turn for our support in the coming year, and the several names have been forwarded This decrease, however, the Committee do not regard as an indica- Committee are glad to find that to serve as Provincial Stewards. They tion of any lack of Masonic life and vigour in the Province, for from to them of brethren willing recommending Worshipful Brother W. Carrick the Reports which have come to hand , and fro m genera l observation have pleasure in Ivanhoe Lodge, P.P.G.J.W., as Steward to the several Ledges were never in a more satisfactory and harmonious Crofts, of the Ferrers and condition than at I he present time. represent the Province, and they have voted a sum of £10 10s to be theAged Masons. With regard to two of tho Country Lodges, tho hope expressed in placed on his list for further beg to state that their accounts have been last year's report that the almost dormant condition into which they The Committee ancl that a sunrTof £30 83 9d stands to their credit for had fallen would soon cease has, in the case of one (No. 1007) received duly audited , Committee cannot conclude their report with, most gratifying fulfilment , the muster roll having, under the influence the coming year. The deep sense of obligation to the Rev. Brother of its energetic W.M. Bro. General Burnaby, been nearly doubled ; out expressing their while as to the other (No. 1205), a smaller W. Laugley, for the very able manner in which ho conducted the , though most useful, Province to poll such a number addition of active and energetic joining members from other ease of the boy Roe. For ono small Lodges for him involves (for the Secretary) an which it has recently received will not fail to infuse fresh of votes as were recorded life ancl correspondence which can only be vigour into it, and under the rule of tho present W.M., expenditure of time and amount of a dis- themselves been engaged in similar under, tinguished Past Grand Officer of Norths and Hunts, aud also with realised by those who have an (Signed) expected considerable influx of new members, the Lodge should take takings. G. TOLLEK YOIFNG D.P.G.M. a position in the United Proviuco worthy of the county of which it is at present the sole representative. 17th November 1881. Chairman. Tho Committee have further to report that, in pursuance of the Various other items of business having been disposed of Provincial directions given at a previous meeting of Provincial Grand Lodge, Grand Lodge was closed , as also was the Knights of Malta Craft now Provincial Grand Lodge collars and jewels have been purchased Lodge, and tho brethren sat clown to banquet nnder tho presidency to supply the place of the missing ones. The set having now been of the D.P.G.M., who proposed the customary toasts. Bro. Wright made complete, at considerable expense, it is hoped that in future gave that of the Provincial Grand Master, Right Honourable Earl greater care will be taken by Provincial Gran d Officers iu returning Ferrers, coupled with that of the Past P.G.M. Bro. W. Kelly, F.S.A., their collars and jewels of office to tho Provincial Grand Director of F.R.H.S., &o. He felt that all must regret the circumstances which Ceremonies. A careful observance of the bye-laws of the Provincial prevented the attendance of the Provincial Grand Master at the Grand Lodge on this subject is recommended , and ought to be most meeting that day, not that ho was not well represented in his Deputy, rigidly enforced. but because the Masons of the Province were proud of bin. as their In the Leicester Lodges attention has of late been directed to the head. They could but feel tho compliment his lordshi p conferred on inadequate accommodation of the Leicester Masonic Hall. At the the Province by allowing his name to be associated with Masonry in meetings of the Hall Committee tho subject has been discussed on tho district as he did. With regard to Bro. Kelly, he was too well several occasions, and various suggestions have been made, that most known in the Province to uceel any remarks on the present occa- generally approved being tho entire disposal of the present sion ; he was ever ready and able to carry out whatever Masonic duty premises, which iu consequence of recent public improvements iu the might be required of him. Bro. Terry proposed the toast of tho neighbourhood , have increased considerably in value, and the erec- Deputy Provincial Grand Master aud the Officers of Provincial Grand Lodge. This was a comprehensive toast , in giving which he was with , Bro. Threadingham addressing the recipients in eulogistic certain it wonld receive the attention it justly deserved. In the terms. Bro. Townsend , who was enthusiastically received , said that absence of the chief , it was necessary to have some brother to take he was at a loss to find words to express his thanks. He had no idea his place, and the selection not unnaturall y fell upon the Deput y, when that Lodcre was firs t though t of and started that it would who in the case of the Leicestershire brethren was in every way assume such importance. Tie had received hearty support from all fitted to the position. In the head of a Province it was not unfrequent quarters, and felt that he had not merited that reward. Their gift for tho brethren to possess a brother with whom they were really un- wonld , however, bo always appreciated by his wife ancl himself, and acquainted , but in that of the Deputy such was not the case, ho was after they had gone the cup should be returned to the Lodge, whore, usually known personally to each of the brethren , and knew most of he trusted , it would he appreciated by the members, as it was by them. For this reason he could speak from personal knowledge of him. Bro. Emanuel, who was rlso most warmly received, remarked the merits each possessed when called before him on any occasion , that he had not anticipated when he took office that ho should re- and could give that kindl y greeting which could only arise from ceive such an acknowledgment of their esteem. They had worked familiar intercourse. Such he (Bro. Terry) felt was the Deputy of cordially together, and they had also to thank all who had so kindly the Province of which he was that night; a guest, and ho was happy assisted them , particularly Colonel Bray, who had introduced the to have the opportunity of proposing his health . Of the Officers of deputation when obtaining the consent of H.S.H. Prince Edward to Grand Lodge generally he could say little, except that ho considered use his name and arms, also to Bro. A. W. Cosser, the Chief Con- tho way in which they had carried out tho work of tho Lodge proved stable, and to the Steward s, who had so materially assisted in the they were fully competent. conducting of tho installation ceremony. After noticing the valuable Bro. Toller in reply said the observations of Bro. Terry had really help rendered by Bro. Page, he expressed a hope that ho (tho speaker) called him to a sense of his dnty, and shown him that ho really might gain the same esteem in tho Craft which his late father en- neglected the work of his office , for he must admit he was not so well joyed. Thanks were then accorded to Bros. Threadingham and Page acquainted with the several members of the Province as Bro. Terry for their exertions in connection with the testimonial. Bro. hacl led them to think ho should be. At the last meeting of P.G. Lodge Townsend's testimonial consisted of a massive silver cup, and Bro. (at Lougborongh) he had said ho wonld visit every Lodge of the Emanuel's of a silver cup and a collar. The cups were on ebony stands. district, and although ho had really carried o'nt that promise, he felt Tho following inscription was engraved on each :—" Presented to he had hard ly acquired that knowledge of the brethren which he Bro. by the founders and members of the Prince Edward of should do. The Prov. G.J.W. replied for the other Officers . Bro. Saxe-Weimar Lodge, No. 1903, as a mark of their high appreciation Toller next gave the Masonic Charities—he real ly looked upon this of his valuable services rendered in connection with the foundation as the chief toast in a Masonic assembly. He referred to what the and constitution of the above Lodge. Portsmouth , December 7th , Province had done, and urged tho members to support Bro. Crofts, 1881. " The collar was of silver, gold, aud enamel, and bears the as Steward for the Old People, pointing out that the district had same inscription, with the name and number of tho Lodge, monogram hard ly done as much for that Institution as ho could have wished. " A.L.E.," garter, shield, square, and compass.— Portsmouth Times. Bro. Terry replied. He fel t that the old adage, that gifts which were carelessly and prolifically strewn were less appreciated than those which required hard getting, might apply to the Masonic Institutions. The brethren of Leicestershire knew what it was to secure the elec- PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF SUSSEX tion of a lad to the Boys' School and the trouble it entailed made , PROVINCIAL Grand Lodge of Emergency was held on Mon but as regarded the Old People' them remember that Institution, s A day, 12th inst., in the banqueting-room Royal Pavilion had secured its benefits for one of their old friends , ' Institntion, th ey , Bri to welcome all brethren of the Bri hton Health Congress" like the amount of exertion required ghton , g and that too without anything A greater attendance at Provincial Grand Lodge has never been in the other case ; in consequence he fel t they had not thought so known, the room being crowded , the attendance numbering over four much abont the source from which the errant was derived. hundred brethren. Bro. Sir Walter Wyndham Bnrrell , Bart., M.P. In any case they had hitherto been less attentive and less Prov. Grand Master of Sussex, presided , and opened the Lodge, ac- generous to the Institntion he represented. Now that they companied by Bro. Joh n Henderson Scott, Deputy Provincial Grand had a Steward going up to represent them, he hoped this Master and other influential members of the Provincial Grand Lodge, and , would be changed. Their Steward was a popular man , while among the brethren present was Bro. J. R. Hollond , M.P. he trusted would be generously supported throughout the district , Addresses were given by the Provincial Grand Master Sir Walter his advocacy came rather late, but he hoped that would make no Wyndham Bnrrell, Bart., M.P., Bros. Davies Prov. Grand Chaplain, difference. Bro. Terry concluded by remarking that it was the Francis and John Henderson Scott Deputy Prov. Grand Master. done the work , fathers of Masonry—the men who had in their day The Prov. Grand Master welcomed tho brethren connected with the and who had made Masonry what it at present required of them, Brighton Health Congress, and in a short but admirable speech stated was—for whom he and Bro. Crofts were pleading. Bro. Crofts also that he fully concurred with his brother, the Mayor of Brighton , in lied and then the Chairman proposed the health of the Visitors rep , , acknowledging the warm invitation given by tho Congress last year at . W. W. Morga n jun. replied. The W.M. of the Kni hts to which Bro g York to their Masonic brethren. The meeting, he hoped , would tend and the Worsh ipful Masters and Wardens of the of Malta Lodge, to many acquaintances ri pening into friendship and affection. The other Lodges in the Province having each been honoured , the pro- Provincial Grand Chaplain trusted that they met not only for ceedings were brought to a conclusion. friendshi p, but for the purpose of learning something now as to scientific matters, and particularly those governing the health of their brethren. Bro. Francis, in an admirable paper (read by Bro. V. P. Freeman, Prov. Grand Secretary, who gave it with rare MASONIC PRESENTATIONS AT PORTSMOUTH intelligence), reviewed the history of Freemasonry in Sussex, while meeting of tho members of the Prince Edward of Saxe-Weimar Bro. John Henderson Scott gave a most interesting account of tho A Lodge was held in the Freemasons' Hall, Portsmouth , on Wed- history of the Brighton Royal Clarence Lodge. Each paper was nesday evening, 7th inst., when the attendance of members was ex- warmly applauded. The Mayor of Brighton also gave an interesting ceptionally large, it having been arranged that on this occasion pre > address. During the evening the musical- arrangements wore carried sentations should be made to Bros. II. W. Townsend and A. Leon out by Bros. E. Broadbrid go, A. King P. Prov. Grand Organist, Emanuel, two of the principal founders of the Lodge. Amongst those H. S. Gates, J. B. Haunay, J. Large, ancl G. Cole, the whol e being present were Bros. H. W. Townsend I.P.M., T. Page S.W., J. Johns under the guidance of the talented Prov. Grand Organist, Bro. W. Acting J.W., H. Threadingham Treasurer, A. L. Emanuel Hon. Sec, Roe, upon one of Alexandre's 22 stop and 2 manual harmoniums, lent Latham Cox S.D., J. L. Martyr J.D., Sam Knight D.C, J. McLeod by Bro. J. B. Hannay, which added to the success of the musical I.G., G. Sylvester Organist, E. Haldane, H. Hyains, C. F. Parker part of the ceremony. The introductory sacred music was from the 1293, A. Cudlipp, Colonel Hodson P.M. P.D.G.S.W. Madras, &c. The pen of Bro. E. Broadbrid ge, and was much admired. Tho composer three degrees were worked , and after tho usual business of the Lodge, also sang the solos in the anthem, " 0 Lord, our Governor," with Bro. A. L. Emanuel proposed that a letter of congratulation be for- marked taste and expression. The Lodge having been duly closed warded to Bro. H.R.H. Prince Leopold on his betrothal. Bro. Martyr by the Prov. Grand Master, the brethren adjourned , though owing seconded, and it was carried unanimously. Bro . Threadingham, who to their number with some difficulty, to the Masonic Room, where occupied the chair, stated that he had to perform a task which they had a champagne supper. Tho Mayor of Brighton must be con. amounted to a pleasurable duty. He should have shrunk from per- gratulated upon the success of the meeting promoted by him. forming it but for two or three reasons, one was that their Worship- ful Master (Lord Charles Beresford) was unavoidabl y absent from England, and he had been requested by letter to state his regret at His lordshi p held a large and influential meeting in tho his absence that night. He hoped the two brethren who were about to receive the testimonial which he had to present would not under- Long Parlour of the Mansion House, on Tuesday, for the estimate it because it should come from his hands rather than from purpose of organising a National Fund for the defence of one in a more exalted position. They were all aware why the pre- Property in Ireland. Among those present were the sentation was to take place. He would not go into the details of the Marquis of Hamilton P.G.S.W. England , the Marquis of starting of the Lod ge, but simply state that they were all greatly sur- Headfor t G.o.W. Ireland , Viscount Powerscourt, Viscount prised at the suddenness with which it sprang into existence, and tho support it received from members of all positions. From H.R.H. tho Folkestone, M.P., Alderman and Sheri ff Hanson, Alderman Dnke of Connaught down to the Entered A pprentice all had expressed Sir F. W. Truscofct , Alderman Staples, Bro. J. Ailcroft, their pleasure at the way iu which tho arrangements were carried &c. The preliminary steps having been settled , the meeting out, H.R.H. even going so far as to say that he had not witnessed broke up after passing a unanimous vote of thanks to anything like it since the time when his brother was installed as Grand Lord Mayor Ellis. Master. The Lodge had started well , ancl had so far gone on well, and he conld only hope that it would proceed as well in the future. The Yesterday (Friday) was fixed for the reception, by the whole of the success was duo to Bros. Townsend and Emanuel. Marquis of Hartington , M.P., of tho Manchester Chamber Nothing conld have surprised the mariner in which those brethren of Commerce had carried out their duties, and a handsome sum had been con- , and a deputation from the Oldham cotton tributed by the members to show their appreciation of their efforts in spinners and manufacturers. To-day his Lordshi p will the form of a testimonial . Bros. Townsend and Emanuel then pro- address a meeting of his constituents in the Salem Hall. ceeded to the foot of the pedestal, and tho presentation was proceeded Nelson. THE OLD KENT MARK LODGE OB1 INSTRUC- GRAND AND PROVINCIAL GRAND TION. OFFICERS. THIS Lodge held its annual Festival on Monday, the 12th December, The following is copy of a circular addressed , by order at the Crown and Cushion , London-wall , when a number of mom. of the M.W. Grand Master, to the Grand Masters of the bers sat down to an excellent banquet provided by the host , Bro. Med- several worth. Bros. James Moon W.M. Old Kent presided , W. J. Nicholls P.M. Provinces, for the purpose of setting at rest the Croydon occupy ing the chair of S.W., ancl Pargeter that of J.W. question raised some time since as to the precedence of The W.M. was supported by his Senior and Junior Wardens, Bros. Grand Officers and Provincial Grand Officers in their envn Dicketts ancl Date, aud by Bro. F. Davison Grand Treasurer, D. M. districts. Dewar Grand Assistant, Secretary, G. Clark Grand Steward, Turquand Freemasons' Hall , P.M. Tenterden , ancl many others. In giving tho toastof the evening, Great Queen Street, London , W.C. Success to the Old Kent Mark Lod ge cf Instruction , the W.M. coupled 9th November 1881 . with it tho name of Bro. Turqnand the Preceptor, and took the R.W. Sin AND B .. OTHER ,—-It having been recentl y brought under occasion of complimenting him on tho interest and pains he took with Iho notice of tho M.W. Tho Grand Master that a question has been the Lodge, and on the successful results which had arisen from it. raised in one of the Provinces as to tho relative precedence of Grand Bro. Turqnand , in reply, stated that the Lodge was now well on in its Officers and Provincial Grand Officers within the respective Provinces third season , that it had this year removed to much better quarters, of the latter. and that it evinced every sign of success, both from tho number of His Royal Highness deems it desirable to call your attention to the members attending, the work done, aud the state of its funds, adding matter, and to inform yon that Grand Officers have a clear right of that the Lodge was highlv. ancl he trusted deserredly, honoured by precedence, as such, over all Provincial Grand Officers , whether in the presence among them that evening of three Grand Officers. their own province or not. The Lodge meets on the second and fourth Mondays, of each This precedence has been invariably acknowled ged and acted on, month, up to April, at 6 30. p.m., at the Crown and Cushion, but aa and has been the established usage and custom of the Craft for over the next occasion falls on Boxing Day, the next meeting will not 150 years, without protest or question ; and in every case recorded of take place till the 9th January. Great Masonic Ceremonials in the Provinces, the Official Records show that the Grand Officers of England, present and past, have HOLLOITAY 'S I P ILLS .—Let the sick take heed.—The stomach is tho com- always taken taken precedence of the Local Masonic Authorities, of missariat of the physical system. It furnishes the material sustenance of every whatever grades (other than that of Provincial Grand Master) they organ. If disordered , tho whole body languishes ; but, however severely it may have been. may be affected , its tone and vigour may always be restored by n course of these irresistible Pills; biliousness, indigestion , liver complaints, nnd other The M.W. the Grand Master, as the Fountain of Masonic Honour disorders of the stomach can easily bo cured by the use of Holloway's Pills. under the English Constitution, has therefore declared that such is Thousands attest this assertion , and no sufferer who has ever tried them will to be considered as being, and as having been from time immemorial, deny their supreme eflicacy. In every case of stomach disease these Pills immediately relieve and by perseverance effectually cure. the status and precedence of the Grand Officers of England in relation , to those of the respective Provinces, and I am. now commanded by His Royal Highness to notify the same for your information and SILVER AND E LECTRO PLATE AND C UTLERY .—We cannot do better future , guidance. at a time when people are at a loss what to give their friends, their I have the honour to be, relations, and acquaintances, in the shape of Christmas and New Year's Gifts, than call attention to the variety and excellence of the R.W. Sir, silver and electro-plate and cutlery offered for sale by Bro. H. Youens, Your faithful Servant and Brother, of 371 Brixton-road (adjoining the London and County Bank). Bro. SHADWELL H. CLEKKE , G.S Youens is a most energetic tradesman, and the commodities he has iu stock are as remarkable for taste in design as they are for their com- pleteness and perfection of finish. We beg to particularise his Cruet Stands, Fruit Knives and Forks, Tea and Coffee Services, REVIEWS. Liqueur Frames, Salvers, Salad Bowls, ancl Claret Jugs ; and like- wise in the way of Jewellery his Necklets Bracelets Lockets, Rings All , , , Books intended for Keview should be addressed to the Brooches, &c, &c. Of all these there is a great variety of patterns, Editor of The Freemason's Chronicle, 23 Great Queen from the simplest to the most elaborate, while the prices range in Street, W.C. accordance with the nature and quantity of the metal employed, and Freemasons ' Calendar and Poclcet Booh for the year 1882. London : the greater or less intricacy of the pattern or design. As it is tho Spencer's Masonic Dcp6t, 23A Great Queen-street, W.C. custom in many Lodges to bestow jewel s less costly in value, but to accompany them with some article of plate that will prove useful as W E are not in a position to congratulate the Calendar Committee of tho well as ornamental, and moreover will be appreciated by tho Board of General Purposes on any fresh exhibition of that spirit of family of the recipient reform , we would suggest that brethren will which led them to make sundry innovation s in their mode of do well to pay a visit of inspection dealing to Bro. Yonen's establish- with tho Calendar issued under the authori ty of the Grand ment. Not only will they see a selection of late and jewellery that Master p and for tho benefit of the Charity Fund. We imagine they will well repay them for tho trouble of their journey, but they will must have become somewhat alarmed at the success which attended have the opportunity the of buying, at moderate prices, articles of un- introduction , some time back, of much valuable information, doubted usefulness and corresponding intrinsic value. It was a good idea , somewhat tardily adopted, in imitation of Bro , Kenning's " Cosmo," to distinguish the "Ancient " ancl " Modern " Lodges. It was an act of wisdom to mark the Lodges to which Cen- Ty tenary Warrants have been granted, while it was good to insert the r £0fr£iiiQftii'& f* no urn f*9 r dates of Constitution in the caso of those Lodges that had formerly 8 rl E rHEEli 'lHdUii O ullnUI lluLLj been held under the Grand Lodge of the " Ancients." Tho " Table A Weekly Record of Masonic Intelligence. Sanctioned by the of Grand Masters " was, as we remarked at the time, a most desir- Grand lodge of England. able addition. On the other hand as we noticed last year the in- , , Price —13s 6d per annum, post free. sertion of the magic letters T.I. against LodgesNos. 3, 5, 7, 9, 11 , 13, 15—al l formerly " Ancient" Lodges—is an obvions absurdity. Bro. THE FREEMASON'S CHRONICLE will be forwarded direct Hughan, who must be allowed to be no mean authority, has fixed the from the Office, 23 Great Queen Street, W.C, (opposite Free- limits of this " Time Immemorial " iu the " Cosmo," and why the masons' Hall), on receipt of Post Office Order for the amount. In- Calendar Committee of the Board have gone out of their way to tending Subscribers should forward their full Addresses to prevent involve themselves in such ridicule passes all understanding. Again, mistakes. we confess to being of a conservative mind—that is, we are desirous Post Office Orders to be made payable to W, W. MORGAN of conserving what is good , and abolishing, as far as possible, the at High Holborn Office. Cheques crossed " London and County." evil. But our conservatism does not go the length of perpetuating error. Yet the Calendar Committee still continues to announce that Advertisers will find T HE FREEMASON'S CHRONICLE an exception ally the Lod ges meet monthly, not in so many words, but on " 1st Mon." good medium for Advertisements of every class. " 3rd Thurs." " last Fri.," which , if they have any meaning at all, must apply to every month in the year, not to the particular months in which the Lod ges meet. Is it too much to ask that Grand Lod ge p g Mirrors & all other Ivory Toilet Articles, a> Calendar Committee, with the information at its disposal , shonld do what Bro. Kenning, who is dependent on others for what they are * f?a&^'^T^ //fA F^ iiAiQBl S§ pleased to furnish him with, has made a point of doing those two |5* § B years ? What is Sir J. B. Monckton , with his Town Clerical mind, AwfidS^^O^Qfiug about ; what Sir Albert Woods (Garter) , with his heraldic mind ; tt ^ a oj ,11 , „¦&« „ U o t. - -mr^ps, | P< what Bro. R. F. Gould , with his legal mind, that they countenance 0H. tV^SkS A M^P - so noticeable and so terribly misleading an error ? They arc all men j *vi 4 ^^a^&-- %* in whose eyes the strictest accuracy is an absolute necessity. Wo 2 ,y &m* rvop/sr GOODS insr GSK EBAI ,, " o trust "3b ro tho Calendar Committee will have acquired between now find o Wholesale- & for Bxrjortation~ & tho Trade only, p2 w nex t November the courage necessary to make tho desired change, do and that they will not allow the fact of the " Cosmo " having been beforehand with them from making their Calendar as correct as it ought to bo, if it is to be of any value to those who purchase it.

DEATH, •r-i ¦;i \ i I ' - c-^V) D i y , (rfe^> ^S) QPI ff^^sg^j^^ -o «?—cz--z-^r~-- -i^-x *-*• CD g-3 --..; ...1: ^- 1^ mi o w 'U.IDD KV KR — Suddenly, on the 10th instant , at tlio residence of his brother , . o §< . -:". ':: -T-XEj-.-Tasrio EEos. Ivory Works, • g l'r. Jtaddever , 1!) Mattery Place, Rothesay, Uute , N.B., WILLIAM C QOAISI : > ¦ JUDDijYEit , of Nos. 121 aiiil 1-0 Commercial-street, London , E. $ f t -< iiiOi: ST REET, LONDON , W.C, p, 720—Panmure, Balham Hotel , Ba lham. at 7 (Instruction) DIARY FOR THE WEEK 781—Merchant Navy. Silver Tavern. Burdett-road, E. 813—New Concord. Jolly Farmers, Southgate-road , N. (Instruction) We shall be obliged if the Secretaries of tho various Lodges Sfi'j—Whittington , Red Lion , Pnppin 's-court, Fleet-street, at 8 (Instruction) throughout tbe Kingdom will favour us with a list of their 969—Mayburv, Inns of Court Hotel , W.C. as we have decided to insert only those 1185—Lewis, Kings Arms Hotel, Wood Green, at 7 (Instruction) Bays of Meeting, &c, 1227—Upton , King and Queen, Norton Folgato, R.C., at 8. (Instruction.) that are verified by the Officers of the several Lodges. 5278—Bnrdett Coutts. Lamb Tavern, opposite Bothnal G. Junct., nt 8. (Inst. 1288—Finsbury Park, Cock Tavern , Highburv, at 8 (Instruction) 1321—Emblematic, Goat and Star, Swallow Street, W., at 8 (Inst.) 1319—Friars. Cheshire Cheese, Crutched Friars SATURDAY , 17th DECE MBER. 1382—Corinthian . George Inn , Glengall Road , Cubitt Town , Moorgato Street, at 7 (Instruction) 198—Percy , j0iiv Farmers' Tavern . Southgate-road , N., at 8 (Instruction) 1 lis—Prince Leopold , Moorgate Tavern le, Hackney 1475—Peckham , Lord Wellington Hotel, 516Old Kent-road, at 8. (Instruction) 1304-Earl of Zetland, Roval Edward. Triang Fleet-street, E.C. 1B24—Eccleston Grosvenor Club, Ebnry-sqnaro, Pimlico, at 7 (Instruction ) 1507—Metropolitan , Anderton's Hotel , , 1521—Duke of Connaught. Royal Edward, Maro-strect , Hackney, at 8 (Inst.) ltfll—Crichton , Surrey Masonic Hal l , Camberwell , S.W., at 7.30 (Instruction) 1732—King' Anderton's Hotel, Fleet Street, E.C. 180-1—Wanderers , Black Horse, York Street s Cross, 102 1—Eccleston , Criterion , W. 1662—Beaconsfiel d, Chequers, Ma rsh Street, Walthamstow, at 7.30 (Inst.) MONDAY , 19fch DECE MBER. 1673—Langton , Viaduct Hotel , Holborn 1—Grand Master's, Freemasons' Tavern, W.C. 1791—Creaton , Prince Albert Tavern , Portobello-ter. , Notting-hill-gate (Inst.) 8—British , Freemasons' Hall, W.C. R.A. 177—Domatic. Union Tavern, Air-street , Regent-st., at 8 (Instruction) 21—Emulation , Albion , Aldersgate-street M.M. Thistle, Freemasons' Tavern , Great Queon Street, at 7 (Instruction ) (Instruc.) 45—Strong Sinn, George Hotel , Australian Avenue, Barbican , at 7 20—Royal Kent of Antiquity, Sun Hotel , Chatham 171—Sincerity, Railway Tavern , Lon don-street, E.G., at 7 (Instruction) 121—Mount Sinai. Public-buildings, Penzance 180—St. James's Union , Union Tavern , Air-street, W„ nt 8 (Instruction) 110—St. George, Trafalgar Tavern , Greenwich 185—Tranquillity, Guildhall Tavern , Gresham-street, E.C. 175—East Medina, Masonic Hall , John-street, Ryde, I.W. 548—Wellington , White Swan, High-street, Deptford , at 8 (Instruction) 178—Antiquity Royal Hotel, Wigan. 701—Camden , Red Cap, Camden Town , at 8 (Instruction) 200—Old Globe, Private Rooms, Globe-street, Scarborough 720—Fanmnre, Bal ham Hotel, Balham. 221—St. John, Commercial Hotel, Town Hall Square, Bolton 862—Whittington , Freemasons' Hall , W.C. 246—Royal Union. Freemasons Hall , Cheltenham. 1125—Hyde Park, The Westbourne, Craven-rd.. Paddington.at 8 (Instruction) 325—St. John , Freemasons' Hall , Islington-square, Salforcl 1 189—Marquess of Ripon , Pembnry Tavern , Amhurst-rd.. Hackney, at 7.30 (In) ' Hall, 79 Commercial Road , Landport (Inst.) 342—Royal Sussex, Freemasons 1507—Metropolitan, The Moorgato, Finsbury Pavement, E.G., at 7.30 428—Sincerity, Angel Inn, Northwich, Cheshire 1537—St. Peter Westminster, Criterion , W, 451—Sutherland , Town Hall, Burslem lfios—KilbiHn , 16 South Molton Street, Oxford Street, W„ nt 7. (Inst.) 537—Zetland , 9 Hamilton-street, Birkenhead . ]«23—West Smithfield , Cathedral Hotel, St. Paul's, at 7 (Inst.) 581—Faith , Drover's Inn, Opcnshaw 1625—Tredecar , Royal Hotel , Mile End-road , corner of Burdett-road . (Inst). 592—Cotteswold , King's Head Hotel, Cirencester 1693— Kingslnnd , Canonbnry Tavern , Canonbury, N., at 8.30 (Instruction) ' 591—Downshiro, Masonic Hall. Liverpool, at 7. (Instruction) R.A. 033—Doric , 79 Whitech ancl-road , at 7. (Instruction) 633—Yarborough , Freemasons Hall, Manchester M.M.—Old Kent, Trocadero , Broad Street Buildings, E.C. at 6.30. (Instruction) 673—St. John, Masonic Hall, Liverpool , at 8. (Instruction.) 77—Freedom , Clarendon Hotel, Gravesend 683—Tsca, Freemasons' Hall, Dock-street, Newport, Monmouthshire 236—York . Masonic Hall, York 823—Everton , Masonic Hall, Liverpool 331—Phoenix Public Room Truro 871—Holmesdalc , Royal Sussex Hotel , Tnnbridge Wells 359—Peace and Harmony, Freemasons' Hall, Southampton 938—Grosvenor , Masonic Hall, New-street, Birmingham 382—Royal Union, Chequers Hotel , Uxbricl go, at 8.30. (Instruction) 969—Sun and Sector, Assembly Rooms, Workington •121— Borough , Half Moon Hotel , Gateshead 972—St. Augustine, Masonic Hall, Canterbury. 466—Merit , George Hotel , Stamford Baron , Northampton 1019—Sincerity, Freemasons' Hall , Zetland-street, Wakefield 622—St. Cuthbergn , Masonic Hall, Wimborne 1040—Sykes , Masonic Hall , Driffield , YOI-KS 725—Stoneleigh , King's Arms Hotel, Kenilworth 1086—Walton , Skelmersdale Masonic Hall, Kirkdale, Liverpool 820—Lily of Richmond , Greyhound , Richmond, at 7.30 (Instruction) 1129 -St. Chad, Roebuck Hotel, Rochdale 823—Everton , Masonic Hall, Liverpool, at 7.30. (Instruction) 1161—De Grey and Ripon, Brunswick Hotel, Piccadilly, Ma nchester 025—Bedford Masonic Hall. New-street, Birmingham 1206—Cinque Ports, Bell Hotel, Sandwich 931—Merit, Derby Hotel , Whiteiicld. 1246—Holte, Holte Hotel, Aston 985—Alexandra , Masonic Hall , Holbeach. 1311—Brisrhouse . Masonic Room, Bradford-road , Brighouse 1030—Egerton , George Hotel , Wellington Road , Heaton Norris, near Stockport 1337—Anchor , Masonic Rooms, Durham House, Northallerton 1037—Portland , Portland Hall , Portland. 1353—Duke of Lancaster, Atheumum, Lancaster 1111—Mid Sussex, Assembly Rooms, Horsham. 1356—De Grey and Ripon , 140 North Hill-street, Liverpool, at 7.30 (Instruction) 1170—St. George, Freemasons' Hall, Manchester. 14-13—Salem, Town Hall , Dawlish, Devon 1199—Agriculture, Honey Hal l, Congresbury. 1511—Alexandra, Masonic Hall. Hornsea, Hull 1208—Corinthian , Royal Hotel, Pier, Dover. 1631—Starkie, Railway Hotel , Ramsbottom 1238—Goocb . Albany Hotel, Twickenham R.A. 258—Amnhibious , Freemasons' Hall, Heckmondwiko 1449—Royal Military, Masonic Hall, Canterbury, at 8. (Instruction) R.A. 591—Buckingham, George Hotel , Aylesbury lo02—Israel , Masonic Hall, Liverpool R.A. 32—Jerusalem , Adelphi Hotel , Liverpool THURSDAY , 22nd DECEMBER. R.A. 139—Paradise, Freemasons' Hal l , Surrey-street, Sheffield. R.A. 315—Perseverance , Old Bull Hotel, Blackburn lions'! Committee, Girls' School , Battersea Rise, at 4 R.A. 182—St. James, New Inn, Hnudsworth 3—Fidelity. Yorkshire Grey, London-street, Fitzroy-sq., at 8 (Instruction) R.A. 779—St. Augustine, Town Hall , Ashby-de-la-Zouch 15—Kent , Chequers, Marsh-street, Walthamstow, at 7.3o (Instruction) M.M. Ml—Skelmersdale , Pitt and Nelson Hotel , Ashton-undev-L 27—Egyptian , Hercules Tavern, Leadenhall-street, E.G., at 7.30 (Instruction) yno 87—Vitruvian , White Hart, College-street, Lambeth, at 8 (Instruction) 211—St. Michael's, Tho Moorgate, Moorgate Street, E.G., at 8 (Instruction) TUESDAY, 20th DECE MBER. 435—Salisbury, Union Tavern , Air-street, Regent-street, W;, at 8 (Inst.) Board of General Purposes , Freemasons' Hall , at 4. 754—High Cross, Coach and Horses, Lower Tottenham, at 8 (Instruction) 30—United Mariners, Guildhall Tavern , Grcsham-streot , E.C. 902—Btirgoyno, Cock Tavern , St. Martin's-court, Ludgato-hill , at 6.30. (Inst.) on—Constitutional , Bedford Hotel , Southampton-bldgs., Holborn , at 7 (Inst.) 1158—Southern Star, Pheasant, Staugatc, Westminster-bridge, at 8. (Inst.) 65—Prosperity, Hercules Tavern , Leadonball-street , E.G., at 7. (Instruction) 1339—Stockwell , Cock Tavern , Kennington Road , at 7.30 (Instruction) 73—Mount Lebanon , Bridge House Hotel , Southwark. 1426-Tho Groat City, Masons' Hall, Masons' Avenue, E.C, at 6.30. (Inst.) 95—Eastern Star , Ship and Turtl e, Leadenhall-street , E.C. 161 1—Covent Garden , Nag's Head , James Street, Covent Garden, at 7.45 (Inst.) 3 H—Faith , 2 Westminster Chambers, Victoria-street , S. W., at 8. (Instruction) 1673—Langton , Mansion House Station Restaurant, E.C. at 6. (Instruction) 162—Cadogan , Freemasons' Hall, W.C. 1677—Crusaders , Old Jerusalem Tav., St. John's Gate, Clcrkcnwen, at 9 (Inst.) 177—Domatic , Surrey Masonic Hall , Cnmbcrwcll , at 7.30 (Instruction) R.A. 753—Prince Frederick William , Lord's Hotel , St. John's Wood , at 8 (In ) 551—Yarboroug h , Green Dragon, Stepney (Instruction) R.A. 1171—North London , Jolly Farmers, Southgate-road, N., at 8. (Inst.) 753—Prince Frederick William , Lord's Hotel , St. John's Wood , at 8 (Inst.) 51—Angel , Three Cups, Colchester 810—Dalhousie, Sisters' Tavern , Pownall-road. Dalston at, 8 (Instruction) 78— Imperial George, Assheton Arms Hotel , Middleton, Lancashire J0U—Wandsworth , Star and Garter Hotel, St. Ann 's-hill, Wandsworth (Inst ) 100—Friendship, Crown and Anchor, Great Yarmouth 1339—Stockwell , Surrey Masonic Hall , Camberwell 203—Ancient Union, Masonic Hall , Liverpool, (Instruction) 13-11—Friars, Liverpool Arms, Canning Town , at 7.30 (Instruction) 348—St. John , Bull's Head Inn, Bradshawgate, Bolton 1361 -Royal Arthur. D. of Cambridge, 310 Bridgc-rd., Battcrsea Park , at 8 (In.) 59 1—Downshiro , Masonic Hall, Liverpool 1381—Kennington , The Horns, Kennington , (Instruction) 784—Wellington. Public Rooms, Park-street, Deal 1120—Earl Spencer, Swan Hotel , Battersea Old Bridge, S.W. 035—Harmony, Freemasons' Hall, Islington-square, Salford 14-16—Mount Edgcumbe, 19 Jermyn-street, S.W., at 8 (Instruction) 1325—Stajiley, 214 Gt. Homer-street, Liverpool , at 8 (Instruction) 1171—Islington , The Moorgate, 15 Finsbury Pavement, at 7 (Instruction) 1459—Ashbury, Justice Birch Hotel, Hyde-road, West Gorton , near Manchester 1172—Henley, Three Crowns, North Woolwich (Instruction) 1505—Emulation , Masonic Hal l, Liverpool 1558—D. Connaught, Palmerston Arms, Grosveuor Park, Camberwell, at 8 (In.) 1580—Cranbourne , Rod Lion Hotel , Hatfield , Herts, at 8. (Instruction) 1602—Sir Hugh Mycldelton , Crown and Woolpack, St. John's-st.-rd., at 8 (In.) 1612—West Middlesex, Feathers' Hotel , Ealing, at 7.30. (Instruction) 1693—New Finsbury Park, Hornsey Wood Tavern , Finsbury Park, at 8 (Inst.) 1626—Hotspur , Masonic Hall, Maple-street, Newcastle 1707—Eleanor, Trocadero , Broad-street-buildings, Liverpool-street, 6.30 (Inst.) 11)01—Selwyn , East Dulwich Hotel , East Dulwich. (Instruction) R.A. 1365—Clapton , White Hart Tavern , Clapton , at 8. (Instruction) R.A. 216—Sacred Delta , Masonic Hall, Liverpool Metropolitan Chapter of Improvement , Jamaica Coffee House. Cornhill , 6.30. R.A. 431—Ogle, Masonic Hall , Norfolk-street, North. Shields 117—Wynnstay, Raven Hotel, Shrewsbury, at 8 (Instruction) R.A. 1086—Walton , Skelmersdale Masonic-Hall, Kirkdale, Liverpool 213-Perseverance, Masonic Hall , Theatre-street , Norwich. 211—Merchants, Masonic Hall, Liverpool , at 6.30. (Instruction) FRIDAY , 23rd DECEMBER. 218—True Love and Unity, Freemasons' Hall, Brixham , Devon 381—St. David , Masonic Rooms, Bangor. House Committee Boys' School , Wood Green , nb i. 402—Royal Sussex , George the Fourth , Nottingham Emulation Lodge of Improvement , Freemasons' Hall , at 7. 4,1-1—Union, Masonic Hall , Reading 25—Robert P.nrns, Union Tavern , Air-street, W., at 8 (Instruction) 507—Ui itod Pilgrims, Surrey Masonic Hall , Camberwell , at 7.30. (Instruct.) 418—Mcnturia , Mechanics' Institute, Hanley. 8 Inst.) 408—Light, Great Western Hotel , Birmingham 706—William Preston , Feathers' Tavern , Up. George-st., Edgware-rd. 65 1—Brecknock, Castle Hotel , Brecon. 780—H, yul Alfred , Star and Garter, Kew Bridge, 7.30. (Instruction) 667—Alliance , Masonic Hall , Liverpool, 83 1—Itancla/ili, Six Bells, Hammersmith (Instruction. loots -Trcgullow, 933—Doric, Duke's Head, 79 Whitechapel-road , at S. (Instruction) Masonic Rooms, St. Day, Scorricr, Cornwall. (Instruction) 1052—Callender , Freemasons' Hall , Manchester. 1056—Metropolitan , Portugal Hotel , Fleet-street , E.G. at 7. IDS!)—De Shurland , Fountain Hotel , 1151— ISo'grave, Jormyn-street, S.W., at 8. (Instruction) . Shcorness. 1298—Royal Standard , Alwyne Castle, St. Paiil's-road , Canonbury, at 8. (In.) 1113—Ang lesea, Bull Hotel. Llangefni a (lint.) 1325—Stanley, Masonic Hall , Liverpool. 1165—Clapton , White Hart, Lower Clapton , at 7.30. (Instruction)at 1427—Percy, R. A . 79—Pythagorean , Portland Hotel , London-street. Greenwich , (Jnat .) Masonic Hall , Maple-street , Newcastle. ft , at 8. (In.) 1470—Chiltcrn , Town Hall , Dunstable. . A. 1642—E. Carnarvon , Mitre Hotel , Goulbornc-rd., N. Kensington 1473-BootIc , 116 B rry-street, Bootle, at 6 (Instruction) 153—Chigwcll , Prince's Hn.ll , Bncklmrst Hill , at 7.30 (Instruction) 1 31-Concord , George Hotel , Prestwich. 1393—Hamcr ^ , Masonic Hall. Liverpool 1551—Charity, Masonic Hall , New-street , Birmiii "ham . 1621—Castle , Crown Hotel , Bridgnorth 1«70—Prince Arthur , 110 North Hill Street , Liverpool 1712—St. John , Freemasons Hall , Grainger Street , Newcastle i,' 0 '—Eleanor Cross , Masonic Hall , Abington-str cet, Northampton. General Lndsrc of Instruction , Masonic Hall , New-street, Birmingham, at 7 K.A . 419—St. Peter , Star arid Garter Hotel. Wolverhampton. R.A. 680—Sefton , Masonic Hull , Liverpool WEDNESDAY, 21st DECEMBER . His—Percy, JollySATURDAY Farmers', Southgate, 24th Road DECEMBER., N., 8. (Instruction) _ Lod g of Benevolence , Freemasons ' Hall , W.C , at 6. i:'.';l—Earl of Zetland , Old Town Ha.ll , Mare-strcet , Hackney, (Instruction) 171—Sincerity, Guildhall Tavern, Grcsliam-strecr, E.C 1621—Kcclcston , Grosvenor Club , Kbury-square, Pimlico , at 7 (Instruction) 'Ip-^nldcncc, Railway Tavern , London-street, at 7.::o Air-street, Regent-st„ W.. at 8 r (Instruction) •S mi Chapter of Instruction, Union , -V, T "l^d Strength , Prince Al rcd , Bi Crowndalc-rtl., Caniden-towr,,8 fin ) !\lo'or nce U01'1 1 ' Well fermented -™ ~l- ,'r ' '"" * »"tel , Drau Street , Oxford St. at S (Inst ) J . I-:. Sit.i.vn & Co., Wine Merchants (Experts and Valuers). <00-Nelsun , Masonic Hull , William-street, Woolwich old Wines and matured Spirits, a Albert Mansions, Victoria-street, London, £>. n • had deserved so well of the Lodge. A banquet followed , which did NOTICES OF MEETINGS credit to the catering of Bro. Morgan , and the brethren enjoyed a few honrs together iu social intercourse. Many speeches were made, Bro. Magnus Ohren responding for the Grand Officers , and Bro. Fortitude Lodge, No. 105.—The election meeting of this Jagielski for tho Visitors. Tho last-named brother spoke very Lodge was held ou Tuesday, at the Hnyslie Masonic Temple, eloquently, and met with a very cordial reception. The meeting will Plymouth, when Bro. J. Kitt S.W. was elected as Worshi pful be remembered as a pleasant one, for never were brethren more Master, VV. Bro. G. Bignell P.M. as Treasurer, Bro. W. II. Phillips as united in giving honour to whom honour was dno, aud never was Tyler. Tho Lodge, after a long evening's work, including all the testimonial more worthily bestowed. degrees, voted an annual subscription of ono guinea to tho Devon Masonic Edncational Fnnd; and, by tho unanimous wish of tho Lodge, Boyal Union Lodge of Instruction , No. 382.—On V.W. Bro. S. Jew P.M. consented to act as the Charity Steward for the 12th inst., at the Chequers Hotel, Oxbridge. Present—Bros. this Institution. T. Brooks W.M., Eowles S.W., Cotton J.W., Nicholson S.D., F. Botley J.D., Gray I.G., Daffin Tyler. After tho Lodge had been York Lodge, 230.— A meeting was held at York, on Monday, duly opened , tho minutes were read and signed. Bro. Tucker Pre- 5th December, for the election of Master. The unanimous vote of ceptor rehearsed the ceremony of initiation , Bro. iaplin being tbe the brethren fell upon Bro. J. Sykes Rymer S.W., who thanked the candidate. Bro. Andrews P.M., with the assistance of tho brethre n, brethren for their mark of confidence. Bro. J. Todd P.M. was unani- worked the third section of the first section. After a call off, Bro. mously re-elected to the office of Treasurer, ancl Bro. Calvert was Andrews gave the explanation of tho fi rst tracing board in a very re-elected Tyler. The ceremony of installation will bo performed by impressive manner. Bro. Bowles S.W. was elected to fill the chair Bro. J. Todd P.M., ou Monday-next, at four p.m., after which there at the next meeting. Lodge was then closed. will be a banquet, for which we understand there are a goodly number of acceptances. Dalhousie Lodge of Instruction , No. 860.—Held at Bro. Smyth's, Sisters' Tavern, Pownall-road , Dalston , on Tuesday, 13th inst. Present—Bros. Wardell W.M., Boyce S.W., Allen J.W., Pomfret Lod ge, No. 360.—A meeting was helclon Thursday,. 1st instant, at the Masonic Buildings, Abiugton-street, Northampton Glass S.D., Catling J.D., T. Clark I.G., F. Can- Secretary, Christian George Ellard W.M., John Bingley S.W., F. Jairs J.W., B. Wilkins Preceptor ; also llros. Jones, Robinson, Smyth, Dignam , Greenwood, D.P.G.M. Treasurer, George Robinson P.M. Sec, J. J. Hart S.D., Job, Edwards, Nash, F. W. Jones, &e. Lodge was opened in dne H. W. Parker acting J.D., J. T. Green P.M. D.C, J. Sadler I.G., form , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and con- J. U. Stanton P.M., E. Haynes Stewards •. C. Dean , W. Kit-by firmed. Bro. Dignam was interrogated ancl entrusted. Lodge was opened in the second degree and Bro. Dignam was passed to the Tylers j P.M.'s Bros. M. A. Boemo, J. Kellett, R. Howes, &e. After preliminaries, Bro. R. C. Nunn was passed to the degree of Fellow degree of Fellow Craft. Bro. Christian gave the lecture on the Craft. Bro. Joh n Bingley was unanimously elected W.M. for the tracing board , and the W.M. worked tho fi rst section of the leotnre, ensuing year. The sum of five guineas was voted to a brother who ia assisted by the brethren. Lodge was opened in the third degree, Buffering from ill health. and regularly closed to the first. Bro. Allen worked the first and second sections of the lecture. Bro. Boyce was elected W.M. for the ensuing week. Polish National Lodge, No. 534.—There was a numerously attended meeting of this Lodge at the Freemasons' Hall, Great .Friars Lodge of Instruction , No. 1349.—The regular Qneen-streefc , on Thursday, 8th instant, when the members met weekly meeting took place at Bro. Pavitt's, Liverpool Arms, Canning noder tbe presidency of Dr. Corrie Jackson W.M., who was supported Town, on Tuesday last. Bro. Howe W.M., assisted by Bros. Eawe by Bros. Lancaster S.W., Smith J.W., Runtz S.D., Bioling J.D., S.W., Willonghby J.W., Johnson S.D., Day J.D., Winterton I.G., Day I.G., Tongue D.C, and Davis Tyler. Lodge was opened in due Smith acting Preveptor, Ives acting Secretary, &c. Lodge opened, form shortly after five o clock . A ballot was taken for Dr. W. H. and the minutes of the preuious meeting were read and confirmed. Pardee, M.D. (who was proposed by Dr. Jackson W.M., seconded by The ceremony of passing was rehearsed by the W.M., Bro. Byford Bro. Paas Secretary) ; this proved to bo unanimous in favour of thy candidate. Bro. S. Perritt , St. Andrew's Lod ge, No. 465, was elected candidate, who being in attendance, was duly initiated by the W.M., a member of this Lodge of Instruction, Bro. Rawo was appointed ¦who acquitted himself equally as well as he had previously done in W.M. for the ensuing week. tbe ceremony of raising Bro. Jonah Fowakowski, son of the respected Treasurer. Both ceremonies were rendered by the W.M., who was Eboracum Lodge , No. 1611.— The regular meeting of this y assisted b his Officers, in a most impressive and correct abl y manner. Lodge took place at York, on Monday last, when there was an nn. Ballot was taken for Bro. E. Bowley, Lebanon Lodge, No. 1326, Secre- usually large attendance of brethren. The W.M. (Bro. George tary British Empire Mutual Life Assurance Company, who was pro- Simpson) ocenpied tbe chair, and was supported by Bros. J. T. Seller posed as a joining member by Bro. J. J. Runtz S.D., seconded b Bro. y I.P.M., T. B. Whytehead P.M., George Balmford P.M. Treasurer, George R. Foster ; this likewise proved to be unanimous. After the P. G. Padel P.M. Secretary, J. S. Cumberland P. M., J. Kay S.W., Committee, which consisted of the W.M., Treasurer, aud Secretary, M. Millington J.W., and a full muster of members and visitors. bad banded in their report as to the purchase of new furniture, and Amongst the latter were brethren from the York Lodge 236 ; from some formal business had been transacted , Lodge was closed , and Leeds, Gainsborough, and other places. After the reading of the brethren retired to the banqnettiug room. The usual the Loyal and minutes, a successful ballot was taken for a candidate, and Mr. Masonic toasts were duly honoured. The health of the Initiate was Mennell was introduced, and initiated , the whole of the work being and responded to by him in a few well-chosen terms. The proposed , performed by the W.M. Bro. Whytehead presented to the Lodge, on brethren separated and departed for home in good time. There behalf of Bro. W. J. Hughan P.G.D., a copy of the Bye-Laws of the were several visitors present, who stated they had passed a most Apollo Lodge, Oxford. Bro. J. S. Cumberland presented a hand, enjoyabl e evening. somely framed copy of Bro. James Stevens' lately published Masonic Chart of England, a most nseful work, and one that should be on the Wellington Lodge , No. 548.—The monthly meeting of this walls of every Masonic Hall. He also presented on behalf of Bro. Lodge took place on Wednesday evening, 13th inst., under the gavel Lake {Freemason), an old Masonic Token , struck on the occasion of of the W.M. Bro. S. P. Catterson. There was a good muster of the the election of the Prince of Wales as Grand Master in 1790, and on brethren, with the following visitors : — Bros. Magnus Ohren behalf of Bro. W. W. Morgan (Freemason's Chronicle) a large bronze P.A.G.D.C. England, Dr. V. Jagielski I.P.M. Polish National, 534; medal, si ruck in commemoration of tho installation of the Prince of B. P. Holditcb. and H. Cooper, Old Concord , 172 ; W. Eaton, Soutb- Wales as Grand Master in 1875. Bro. Cumberland also gave to tbe wark, 689 ; J. Woollacott, Peckham , 869 ; J. Backland , Welchpool, Lodge library a bound copy of " Tho Proceedings at the British Asso- 998 ; H. J. Tallantire, Blackheath, 1320 ; Thomas Nnnn , Chislehnrst, ciation Eeception at York." A candidate for Masonry was pro. 1531. Bro ,T. E. Must') was passed to the second decree. W. Fieldson posed , and the Lodge was closed. The brethren afterwards met at S.W. was duly appointed W.M. elect, and received the congratula- refreshment, when a number of toasts wore honoured, and a most tions of the brethren. P.ro. J. J. West was again elected to tho post pleasant musical evening was passed. of Treasurer, and Bro. Goddard to that of Tyler. After the namin" of the brethren for the Audit and Benevolent Fund Committees, one of the most pleasant and enjoyable scenes took place that ever FREEMAN'S CHLORODYNE. characterised the proceedings of the Wellington Lodge. Bro. E. J. B. The Original and only true. Bumstead has been its Secretary for twenty years, and so well has J $jj $$J!fafs*T1 * UNDREDS of Medical Practitioners testify to its marvel ous eflicacy in he discharged his duties that it was thought the time had arrived $J$^$!JWBB -*"* ' . immediately relieving and iH§^ ?^»»Hp rapidly curing Coughs, Colds, Asthma, Bronchitis, Neural- when his valuable services, his unwearied labours, and self devotion ia Spasms, Colic, Whooping Cough, ancl all Nerve Pnins. W S t!j "**¦ ' charm should receive some recognition. A committee was formed, and ac s "k 0 a in DiarrhoeaIt , and is the only specific in W EM J E»H_^^t Cholera' and Dysentery rapidly relieves although only members of the Lodge were permitted to subscribe, a ^58^^fJ&^S(B . pain, from what- '"ftADE MAR K- evci" causc, soothes and strengthens the system under ex- sum was goon collected large enough to purchase a splendid silver tea haustitig diseases, and gives quiet ancl refreshing sleep. and coffee service. This was accompanied with an address, elegantly Lord Chancellor Selhorne, Lord Justice James. L-»rd Justice Hellish decided engrossed by Bro. Nnnn, of Ironmongor-Iane, framed and mounted in favour of FREEMAN'S OUKiLVAIi CHLOKODYNK. and against Brown und Davenport , compelling them to pay all costs in the suits. Sec Timet of July with much taste and beauty by Bro. Saegartt, who is an old and very 2-lth , l-s73. liottlcs Is ljd , 2s !)d , Is fid , lis, and 20s. Sold by all Chemists. much respected P.M. of the Lodge. Bro. Wakefield P.M., wln> pre. T KSTIMONI .U.S.—Heart Quarter Staff , Calml, "May .list, 1980. Mr. R. Frceimn, ceded Bro. Bumatcnrl in tho chair, over twenty years ago, addressed Dear Sir,—It is with mu h pleasure I am able tostiito that your ''hlorodyne has tho brethren at some leng th , tracing tho history of tho Lod ge and been of special service to me in alleviating the wearisome spasm-sol' Afthma , which is here existent in an aggravated form. Many of my patients now come detailing the labours of tho Secretary, who throug h good and ill and bog mo to give then that medicine which always relieves them, sr-rt which report had worked steadily on , with the result they now saw—of I need hardly sav is your Chlorodync. Yours faithfully, C IMHT.KS W. Ovrux, being a strong, healthy, and happy family. Tho brethren were taken L. B.C.P. Loo., 1I.K.C.S. Kng. , the Divisional Head Quarter Stall and Civil Sur- by surprise by Bro. Wakefield's speech , which though homely was to geon , Calm!. The Times, August 13ih , 1.977. From our own Correspondent with the Russian the purpose and from tho heart. Tho W.M. made the presentation \rniy. Okoura , July 2f>th. 1877. The want of sanitary arrangements in the in a very kind and pithy speech. Bro. Bumstead was evidentl y Russian Camp was dreadful , and had we remain d there a few weeks I onger, overcome, ancl his manner the tone of his voice conveyed more than dysentery and typhoid fever wonld have played more havoc in our ranks than any words could do. The whole proceedings were marked b the bombs of the Turks. I myself acquired an unenviable reputation as a y deep doctor , owing to my Uo.iog \vrovwiwl w\Ui a smaV.bottteof CHliOHODYNE , earnestness, and a sincere desire to pay honour to a brother who with which I effected miraculous cures. Ljgagujig* j^I^gk ESTABLISHED 1857.

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Pfi'CE ^ >Pti *ZE D ^ < ^^ %^ ^P un. on ^^\ vl\J ^<£&%*t% * sC\vS V01 ^i^^ ^^-<> I*Otl **t* * 237 &m^^ 239 EUSTON ROA D, LON DO N, ^^ J. BAKNABD & Co.'s OIL COOKING STOVE S, , FOR BACHELORS NON-CONDUCTING COMPOSITION , BOATING, CAMP, xxv FAMILIES IN SUMMER, For Covering Steam Boilers, Pipes. Cylinders , Vacuum Pain Jackctted tans, or any Steam Heated Surface, P"TCnUn« HEATING BED-ROOMS and GREENHOUSES in WINTER. the radiation of heat, and condensation of steam ; theicoy cna-lne n jrreat economy in fuel, and a q«Ioke£PVSS. ™Jtf Stove and Kettle from 3s 6d. Illustration Free. steam, and rendering the Boiler House or Stokehole very mu' h cooler. , . „ ^.IM It is non-combustible, self adhesive, and can bo easily HOOPER & CO., 121 NEWGAT E STREET LONDON mechanic. , , E.C. applied with a trowel, by any expert tit on It i n supplied in casks ready for use, and can bej while steam is up, so that no stoppage of the engtm. is extended their Works. MASONIC JEWELS FOR ALL DEGREES. "TB.XARD & Co., having recently en and added largely to the machinery employed , nro now MINIATURE WAR MEDALS AND DECORATIONS. ablcd to supply any quantity of the Composition on tne Super-heaters, R"™™* shortest notice. Ships' Boilers, lomtiu ORDERS OF KNIGHTHOOD Locomotives, &c, coated by experienced workmen IN ALL SIZES. ately on receipt of order. Price £8 per ton, delivered in London. .. lncluam» r,_1,,,i!Tin. ATHLETIC SPORTS MEDALS AND BADGES. 13 2d per square foot , if put on the boiler, n a coat of Black Varnish. . . M peroer A. D. LOEWENSTARK & SONS, Medallists, 210 STRAND , LONDON , W.C Can be painted and grained if required, at a cost of 3a square foot extra. MAWOFACTOBT—1 DuyEBBtrr. COURT, STKAND . ..., To be obtained only of the Sole Manufacturers r. 170 High Street, Stratford, Essex, . J. BABNABD & Co,, i. WOItKS :-SUOAH HOOSE LANE, STRATF ORD, To whom all applications should be addressed . LARDNER AND LARDNER, SUlVI-r.ttS and AOKNTS SVPFTAEV. WHIP MANUFACTURERS, 24, 25, & 26 HOSIER LANE , SMITHFIELD, LONDON, E.C. Wholesale, Retail, and for Exportation. SPECIAL ATTENTION TO ORDERS SENT BY POST. ADAI V1 8. MATH ER , GAS ENGINEER , GENERAL GAS FITTER AND BELL HANG]-:IE , MANUFACTURER OK Ti I I.LTA RI> RIOHTS AND OF EVERY DESCRIPTION OF GAS APPARATUS FOR COOKING AND HEATING pW Until Rooms Fitted up. All Hie I.;il«v«.t Improvement*! Inti O;U KM .1. ff MANUFACTORY—12 CIIAKLDS STREET, HATTON GARDEN, E.C. j j B^j KBj f ^Wwtf ^ Ba BBlBttC B AND AT 278 CALEDONIAN ROAD, ISLINGTON, N. IESTUVC.A.TIEIS a-i-vzEnsr. ACCIDENT INSURAN CE COMP ANY SX3OTR, EL&€TR0 PMTE & CUTLERY, Limited, 7 Bank Buildings, Lotbbury, S.O. — — ¦ m m — General accidents. 1 Personal injuries. Railway accidents. | Death by accident. HENRY YOUENS, C. HARDING, Manager. PRACTICAL SILYERSMITH , & C. ESTABLISH!: D 1851. Prom the CIVIL SERVICE SUPP LY ASSOCIATION , BIRKHECKBAN K. — Southampton Buildings , Chancery Lino. ! Current Accounts opened according to the usu-il 371 BRIXTON ROAD (ADJOINING LONDON & COUNTY BANK ), j pr'Cticc of other B.mkcrs , and Interest allowed ou ! the minimum monthl y balance-; when not drawn Supplies the above in the Newest Designs and Best Quality, at below Gio. No commission charged for keeping ' Prices for Net Cash. ! Accounts. Stores i The Rank also receives money on Dopisit at three 22 Carat Gold Wedding Eings, Hall Marked 6 6 per dwt. i per cent. Interoit , repayable on dimiud. 9 and 18 Carat Gold Keepers from 12 6 each ! The Rank undertakes for its ('ustiuvJ is, free of Silver Tea Spoons „ 64' per doz. charge, tho custody of Deeds, Wr'uings, and. other ,, 24 each Securities and Valuables, the collo.;ti.->:i of Bills of „ Fruit Knives, for Pocket Exchange, Dividend*, and Coupons; an I the pur- Electro Plated Table Porks and Spoons , 20' per doz. chase and sate of Slocks aad Sh ires. „ „ Dessert „ „ ... 14 6 „ Letters of Credit and Circular >fote « issuol. „ „ Tea Spoons 7/ ,, A Pamphlet , with full particulars , on application. FRANCIS UAVRMSCROPT , Manager. Table Cutlery, Scissors, Pocket Knives, Razors, &c. all the best Sheffield Manufacture. 3lst March lS-iO. N.B.-TO ENSURE DESPATCH , ALL ORDERS SHOULD BE ACCOMPANIED BY A REMITTANCE- The Birkbeok Buildini Sooietv's Annual Beoeipts exceed Four Millions.

HOW TO PURCHASE A HOUSR FOR SODA W ATER MACHINERY AND A PPURTENANCES TO THE TRADE . TWO GQINRAS PER MONTH , with imme- i'Yuit Juices, Essences, Extracts, .Syrups, Liu.o Juii u L'uriiiul , lie Uioaiu diate Possession and no R3at to pay. Apply at tho ^ Office of the BiRKii r-cK Buu.ntNU SOCIETY . 1 Freezers, luo (Safes, Ciiuu Extract for producing Loam , ami every ^ requisite connected with (Le '1 utile. ^ h"""^ 2sd" HOW TO PCRC EIASE A PLOT OP ure anil Sjiarkling Lemonade, Ginger Ale, Limeade, Champagne Cuj> , r' /^ii El) lf ^ ~^A Rutms i'sciS)) p===^^= =s=* . . Offices—2 Church Passage, Gresham. Street, E.C. Established for the purpose of making advances §^y#/ vy on Freehold and Leasehold Property, or on any h-H vQSZ/ Y other Good Securities. No Premium, Bonus, Fees, or extra payments of *j2 ALSO GOLD MEDAL. {J} any kind. All classes are eligible to become bor- ^4 CATALOGUES POS T FREE. • rowers. Write for Prospectus. ARTHUR RUMBELOW, Manager. Messrs. DOWS, CLARK, & Co., 46 & 47, Frith Street , London. Bro. A. OLDROYD, Stratford , London, MANUFACTURER OF TOBACCO POUCHES , _-™ J. FORTESCUE, Willi liny mime iu ruined letters. ' -ti -A- T MANUFACTURER, CAN be obtafned direct from the Maker, W?£T± . -aasss.- ^ at the undermentioned prices, on receipt of 129 FLEET ST. ; 114 & 115 SHGE LAME, P.0.0. payable at Stratford. i f | J (One door from Fleet Street) SBBfc LiB&'sf,J SlRfisBiliSlSsB ffgff !j> ' J 6 EXMOTJTH STREET , CLERKENWELL, E.C. JfWflliilliii *mJB$ik iV '¦->. 2-15 SEVEN SISTERS' ROAD, N. /^MrflP§§lSSteK '^=^S^j-ff»i! ^^»kBSSf Price anamo of ^gg ? - jL ' _» f;\ And 143 Mare Street, Triangle, Hackney psBipF^^5 """N- .-a *-' f Gents* Silk Hats from 5/6 each . Second best 6/0 7/6 8/6 villipSJ ^ ^-figt _/ Superfine quality, 10/6 12/6 & 16/. The ? ery best made 21/. -=*^- Felt Hats, hard and soft, in all the newest shapes, from 3/6 to 10/6. "' ^%lii^^ ,", 9 5/0 . PIANOFORTES, A. OLDROYD, £19 10s. A gent for Algerian Cigars, ancl Importer of Havana and Continental Cigars , AMERICAN ORGANS, £9 5s. 04 HIGH STREET , STRATFORD, LONDON, HARMONIUMS, £5 15s. ALL "WHO SUFFER Perfect in Tone and. Touch . Elegant Walnut Cases. Every Instru- PR03T ment warranted to stand any extreme climate. GOUT AJtfD RHEUMATISM SHIPPERSAND DEALERSSUPPLIED- Should immediately have recourse to -STKAD Manager. Before deciding on purchasing, write for a descriptive Price List and Testimonials to G.LIN , TRADE'S CELEBRATED GOUT AND C0BDEN PIAN0F0KTE O AN 18 & 19 Everslio S Camden Town, London, C MP Y, .lt treet, RHEUMATIC PILLS. Known throughout the world as the safest and most effectual remedy for the instant relief and G. W. KNIGHT, rapid cure of Gout, Rheumatism, Rheumatic Gout, Lumbago, and all Pains in the Head, Face, ami Limbs. , OF ALL CHEMISTS , Is and 2s 9d, i«« , #ifjfe , ill f uhtu Jf«» ffite lid LITTLE BELL ALLEY, BACK OF MOORGATE STREET, CITY , GEORGE EADE. AND SOLE PBOPBIETOR , 88 CHAUCEE ROAD, BRIXTON. 72 GOSWELL ROAD, LONDON. " CORNICES AND FRAMES OF ALL KINDS REPAIRED AND REGILT. BLAIR'S GOUT^PILLST The Grreat Remedy PIANOFORTE S AND HARMONIUMS ON EASY TERMS. FOR GOUT AND RHEUMATISM . rpHE excruciating pain is quickly relieved X and cured in a few days by this celebrated Mcdcine. These Pills require no restraint of diet GKRO YBB lTaRbYEB during their use, and are certain to prevent the LET ON HIRE, WITH OPTION OF PURCHASE, disease attacking any vital part. BEAUTIFUL AND PERFE CT INSTRUMENTS. Sold by all Chemists at Is lid and 2s 9d per box. 1 A fi fl A PICTURES. - GREAT JlpSr^Pl PURCHASERS CHOOSE THEIR OWN TERMS, I \J) V \J \J BARGAINS. j FR O M 15S TO £3 3s PER QUARTER. 1 (\ AAA PICTURES. — ALL I ft The A! l.i» per «]iiai'ter. GRAVINOS; Pair by Turner, Pair by Landseer, Pair by Frith , pair by Wilkic , pair by Hunt; suffi- Gate AYILL & SMART), cient to furnish two large rooms. GROVEB & GBGVEE G. R. having purchased a very large stock at a TABERNACLE SQUARE, FINSBURY, E.C. great sacrifice will give tho public the benefit. K.NT,t I5l.lMlli:i> IS.'M *. GEO. REUS , -11, -12, -13, Rnssoll-st., Covent Garden; (Opposite Drury Lane Theatre.) R. BEN STEAD , j NEXT OP KIN — 188! EDITION. New Edition , Enlarged, Crown 8vo., Cloth , lis. 9 St. Martin's Street, Leicester Square, DESCRIPTIVE INDEX A (of 25,(100 names) to WAIFS AND STRAYS, CIIIKFLY FROM PAPER HANGER , PAINTER AND DECORATOR. Advertisements for Next of Kin . Chancery Heirs, TUB CHESS BOAKD , by Captain Hugh R. Estimates sent free on application. Legatees, &c. from 1700, 2s litl , by Postal Order. Kennedy, Vice-President of the British Chess Address VV. CULLMER, Association . ICHARGESMODERATE. 17 Southampton Buildings, Chancery Lane, London. LOJTDOX : W. W. MOB OA JT , 23 GBBAT Q UEEN SIBBBT ¦ ¦¦¦ - . -ig THE HIRE SYSTEM FURNISHING OOMPANY. Uc |UacIi| ittat0pnbf, OFFICES—224 TOTTENHAM COURT ROAD, LONDON. By Her Majerty's Koyal letters Patent. Latest Invention for SEND FOR PROSPECTUSES. INDELIBLE TERMS— £5 worth ... 10/ Premium 4/ Weekly Pliro BLACK REPRODUCTION S £10 „ 30/ „ 5/ „ Of Letters, Circulars, Music, Drawings, &c. £15 „ 50/ „ 7/ „ PEICES. £20 „ 70/ „ 8/ „ Octavo 16/ complete £30 „ 100/ „ 10/ „ Quarto 20/ „ £40 „ 140/ , 12/ „ Foolscap ... ,:. 24/ „ £50 Folio 28/ „ 200/ „ 15/ „ PUBLIC TRIALS FREE AT £100 „ ... 500/ 22/ „ 36 Farringdon Street, London, E.C The Goods become the Property of the Hirer when the Premium, with the Weekly Rentals Cover the Value of Goods sent. Twenty Per Cent, lower than any other House. HOUGHTON, H. 'T. LAMB , THE BOOT MAKER, MANUFACTURER OF 243 & 244 WHITECHA °EL ROAD , MASONIC JEWELS , CLOTHING LONDON, B. AND REGALIA , Lasts made to the Feet. 5 ST. JOHN SQUARE, LONDON. —:o:— SP PCI A 1 ITS* PRICE T.TST, COISTTAIN-IN-G- , 30 IX.LUSTRA.TIOlSrS, EASE, ELEGANCE AND DURABILITY. POST FREE ON AFJPIj lCA.TI01Hr. HOTELS, ETC. JOSEPH J. CANEY, rtARLISLE—Bash Hotel. U SUTCLIFFE HOLROYD, Proprietor DIAMOND MERCHANT , AND MANUFACTURING JEWELLER AND WATCH MAKER , "PALING—Feathers Hotel 44 CHEAPSIDE , LONDON. EASTBOURNE—Pier Hotel, Cavendish Place. MASONIC JEWELS, CLOTHING AND FURNITURE. View of Sea and Pier. A. TAYLOR Proprietor Specialite^-Pirst Class Jewels—Artistic—Massive—Best Quality—Moderate in Price KEW—Star and Garter. Good accommodation for J 'U-IEG Lodge & Dinner Parties. J. BRILL Proprietor C-A.T.A.I OG- POST FBEE. SANDWICH—Bell Family and Commercial Hotel , A LARGE STOCK OF LOOSE BRILLIANTS FOR EXPENSIVE JEWELS. Good Stabling. J. J. .FIL1TER Proprietor Diamond Rings, Brooches, Studs, Earrings and bracelets in Great Variety. LONDON. GREEN DRAGON—Spring Garden-place, Stopney Wines and Spirits of the best quality. Billiards.' DIRECT FROM THE MANUFACTURER. Banquets provided for large or small parties. - Yarborough L. & C. 554, and Temple Mark L. 173 held here. Lodge of Instruo. (554) meets every HIGH CLASS FURNITURE , Tuesday at 8. A. WALTER Proprietor ^^ Also hold their meetings here. ^ 209 & 211 OLD STREET, E.G. H. KINGSTON, Proprietor. * ^ ^ ^" (Near Moorgato Street Station). PORTUGAL HOTEL.—Fleet-street, B.C. Wines and Spirits of tbe best quality. Banquets pro- vided for large or small parties. Special accommodation for Lodge and other meetings. For terms apply to tho Manager, Mr. J. G. Shaw, Metropolitan Lodge of Instruction, No. 1056, J. E. SHAND & CO. meets here. A. YATES, Proprietor, WLi\\t Mttcbunte, conro^jj^rnxnTJ^s: (Experts ami Valuers of Wines and Spirit s,) ENGLISH AHJD ANGLO-GERMAN. 2 ALBERT MANSIONS .^IGTORIA ST., LONDON , S.W. ("\ JONES, 350 Commercial-road, Lon- '•JT. don , E., inventor of the Anglo-Gorman with PBICBS DELIVERED IN LONDON. chromatic scale. His tempered steel notes never y the leading performers. SHEBEIES 21S, 30S, 36S, 42S,-4SS, 51s SPAWNING MOSELIES 42S, 48S, Sis Kct out of tuno. Used b Frlco List of M usical Instruments of every dascrip; POHTS 24s, 30s, 36s, 42s, 4Ss, 51s CHAMPAGNES W$, 42s, 48s, 54s, 60s tion free. Established 1850. CtABETS 16s, 18s, 21s, 24s, 30s, 36s BDRGUNBT 20S, 24S, 30S, 36S, 42S SUIT. HOCKS 24S 30S, 36S, 42S, 48S BBAITDIHS 42S, 48S, 54S, 60S, 66S _ >» 1 U1/L1A.RD TJAttiS, Chaiks, Cues SPABKIIKO do 42s, 48s, 61s, 60s WHISKIES 20S per gall., 42s per doz. \^ /m. ^^ " and Tips, at HENNIO BROS., >t. G89 S^ Ivory Works, 11 High Street, Ion- COUNTRY ORDERS OVER £3 CARRIAGE FREE. /S5iiSb"! ^ eik don, W.C. Cheapest house In tho |«y JSxi ran trade lor billiard-table requisitesOld and # s^'^S**ivory goods in general. balls and tables ¦^^ /^J ^^k. adjusted or exchanged, " FAIR TRADERS. Every other description can be supplied. j&ra^ fojjH a recovered. Price Lists on application " $T m (sap «^^. UstubliBliert REGISTERED MAY 1879. Wines and Spirits matched or valued. ^ 1S08. SAMUEL HOLLIDGE, rs,Ch') IT Maitljitrnk er, friuellcr attir SHtetmmilj , ^^W F ' ^^^WWJ M 125 UPPER STR^E^^^'^), ISLINGTON,^. Immi^ SKseWi ^^^^'^Bw^e$|j^P{w| ^ ^ Masonic Jewels and Clothing, Watches, Clocks, Jewellery, Silver ^Hi rx^W^Wm^/smiim^wto pmce i and Electro Plate, Musical Boxes, Optical G-oods, &c., &e. ^^tzzWmw 3PlBtl a/-i!—Mtt&M& ££•¦£¦—¦ W Ear,POST r PA e » M PRICK IilST OJS" APPLICATION. Every description of Watches, Clocks, Jewellery, ^Musical lioxe-i, &c, &c, carefully D^ .Mg&'raouBORrf W'fl cleaned and repaired , by skilful workmen, ou the premises. ^^^ ^ Any article securely packed and sent post free to any part of Great'Britain upon Printed for the FBBBMASO .T'S Cu!to»ict,E P UBLISHING CosirAsr receipt of remittance. LIMITED , and Published by Bro. Wit . Wmr M.OROJ.S Jetf., 2 i Great Queen Street, London, W.C., Saturday, 17th December A LARCc ASSORTMENT OF CLOCKS AAJ 0 /rl£R ARTICLES SUITABLE FOR TESTIMONIALS. 1881 .