THE PERFECT MASON. The lesson of the three degrees.

THE mass of marble, in tlie quarry piled, A type like these, tho' flaming out so bright, Lay hidden, under vegetation wild. Is but the meteor, not the steady light; Time passed, and rising o'er the mart Infrequent, and at night, the meteors fall ; Stood statues, robed in loveliness of art, The Great Occasion cannot come to all. And Temples in magnificence appear'd Yet every earthling grovelling below On perfect ashlars in due rear'd. May beam with brighter and celestial glow, Upon the marble, Genius came and shone, Iu the GRAND LODGE'S infinite design And wrought ideals from the blocks of stone. Each may adorn the OVERSEER 'S shrine : For ends more glorious our race is ripe, E'en so, in human nature's hidden deeps, Our culmination is a higher type .' In every human breast a giant sleeps ; Unrecognised, inert, unfelt, unknown, The GREAT GEOMETRICIAN above Like those ideals in their homes of stone ; By whose behest the Craftsmen live and move- Until Occasion' s spirit-stirring din Each sordid human frame His image holds, Eouses the tenant from his rest within. Altho' disguised within its mortal folds. The Master Mason, sculptor of the soul, For all the prodigies that shake the earth With this ideal for his work and goal, Spring up unmark'd and from a common birth : Developes it in love, thro' patient years ; The mighty conqueror who all subdued, Trait after trait the typo divine appears Whose dinted tracks ran o'er with kindred blood : With beauty that its Prototype endues, The frenzied orator, whose words of fire Chef cVceuvre for the GREAT ARCHITECT to use. Kindled the peoples to their fierce desire ; " ill, when the timo is come, as come it must, The stern lawgiver, in his creed arrayed, For what is dust to fall to kindred dust, Planning his empire-vision, undismayed ; The type divine soars up to the Divine The dauntless maiden, pure and simply grand, With an immortal brilliancy to shine, Driving the spoilers from her native land ; Proved by the aid of Wisdom, Truth and Love— These brilliant types all herded with the rest A perfect Ashlar in its place above. Till Destiny woke tho giant in the breast. Walter Spencer,

THE INSTALLATION OF PRINCE Lodge. The ceremony was impressively performed, before a very full Lodge of members, and a distinguished circle LEOPOLD. of visitors. Among the latter may be mentioned the Earl of Shrewsbury and Talbot, Provincial of LESS than a year ago it was our pleasing duty to Staffordshire, Lord De Tabley, of chronicle the elevation of the heir to the throne to Cheshire, Lord Methuen, Provincial Grand Master of the highest dignity in the power of our Craft to bestow. Wiltshire, Colonel Burdett, Provincial Grand Master of Tho Prince of Wales was, in April last, installed Most Middlesex, Bro. M'Intyre, Q.C., Major Shad well Clerke, Worshipful Grand Master of English Freemasons, and we Colonel Campbell, and other well-known members of the need scarcely say that the afFability, frankness, and Craft. generosity of disposition which have ever distinguished The Lodge over which Prince Leopold has been our right royal brother render him a peculiarly fitting elected to preside is not one of very venerable anti- representative of his exalted office. To-day we have again quity, the day of the installation coinciding very nearly to record the accession to Masonic dignity of a prince of with the 57th anniversary of its establishment. In an the royal blood. His Royal Highness Prince Leopold was, institution like , whose history dates back on Tuesday last, installed Worshipful Master of the Apollo to the very earliest times, an existence of 57 years supplies University Lodge (No. 357, Oxford), and on the following but an insignificant title to distinction. But the Apollo day, at a meeting of the Provincial Grand Lodge, he was Lodge has other and more genuine claims to honour formally installed Provincial Grand Master of Oxfordshire. amongst the . It appears that as far back as the It may be remembered that the Prince of Wales was him- year 1769 a Lodge was established in connection with the self Worshipful Master of the Apollo Lodge, in 1873, and , under the title of the Lodge of it was in the following year, upon his proposition, seconded Alfred. It is improbable that this Lodge ever attained a by Bro. Morrell, the then Worshipful Master, that Prince high degree of vitality, and in 1783 it died a natural Leopold was initiated into the mysteries and privileges death. For 36 years the University was without a Lodge, of the Craft. He became an active member of the and this fact, combined with the failure of the Alfred, Lodge, and rapidly extended his knowledge of the affords a sufficient evidence of the difficulties that had to be ceremonies and ritual of the Order. For twelve surmounted before a Lodge could be successfully estab- months he occupied the Chair of Senior Warden , and dis- lished. In 1818 , however, the attempt was again made, tinguished himself by the attention and skill which he and in the February following the Lodge was safely bestowed upon the performance of his duties. He has now launched, and its prosperous career commenced. Since reached what may be regarded as the culminating point of then ib has steadily advanced in popularity,andat the present every Mason's ambition—the Mastership of his mother time it can boast a roll of members in number and social position scarcely equalled by any Lodge throughout the strength, gentleness, and goodness as " muscular Chris- country. On looking over the list, one cannot fail to be tianity." Its author has been much ridiculed for having struck by the number of familiar and celebrated names that coined it, but only by unthinking persons, or by that there find record. Thus, under the year 1833, we find the small knot of sentimental fanatics who are rapidly sinking names of two ex-Cabinet Ministers—Lord Granville and into obscurity and contempt. Why should not a Christian ; a year or two earlier those of Earl Canning, be muscular ?—why should he not jump a five-barred gate, the Marquis of Abercorn, and Lord De Tabley ; and four if need be, or bare his arm to protect innocence from the years later the name of the late member for Horsham, Sir wrongdoer ? The combination of strength and goodness Seymour Fitzgerald. To be elected to tho Mastership of is, AVO repeat, beautiful in our eyes, and we are always so distinguished a Lodge was an honour worthy of a moved when wo see a strong man fighting manfully prince's ambition. against evil. But a further dignity awaited his Royal Highness on the Wo know not whether tho subject of our sketch may following day. At a meeting of tho Provincial Grand fairly be called a muscular Christian, or whether he would Lodge of the county, held in the Sheldonian Theatre, he feel flattered by the designation ; but of this we are was formally installed Provincial Grand Master. The assured, that his honest, kindly face is indicative of a Avell- ceremony was conducted in the presence of a distinguished balanced mind, and his frame is that of a man who assemblage of the brethren, including the following officers possesses a fair share of muscle to back up his brains. We of the Grand Lodge :—Lord SkelmersdaleD.G.M., Marquis feel assured that ho can laugh as heartily as any member of Hamilton S.G.W., Alderman Stone J.G.W., the Rev. of his flock, and that ho is just as much pleased with tho Canon J. Simpson G.C., iEneas J. Mclntyre Q.C. G.R., feats of strength performed by the village lads as he is John Hervey G.S., P. J. Morrell J.G.D., Sir A. W. Woods, with their proficiency in the Catechism. We aro not quite Garter, Grand Director of Ceremonies ; besides the sure whether he can ride across country, but if he can and Earl of Hardwicke, tho Earl of Shrewsbury, the" Earl of does, we are quito certain that his ministrations in the Limerick, Lord de Tabley, Lord Methuen, Lord Leigh, Lord pulpit are not injuriousl y affected thereby. We imagine Balfour, the Earl of Jersey, Lord Ramsay, Lord Newry, that his professional labours are really a pleasure to him, General Brownrigg, Colonel Burdett, J. C. Parkinson, and that he feels a just pride in performing the simple Fredorick Binckes, and many other members of the service of the Protestant ritual in his truly magnificent Craft. The installation was conducted by Lord Skelmers- parish church. That church indeed is a fit temple for tho dale, acting for tho Grand Master of England, who took worship of a devout Mason. Built at a time when the occasion to compliment His Royal Highness on his pro- Gothic architecture was in its most vigorous condition, it motion, and on tho steadfastness he had displayed in tho strikes the observer by its vastness, the beauty of its pro- cause of Masonry during the period of his association with portions, and the grace of its ornament. One imagines the fraternity. that it must have been built by one of those old master Some other proceedings were gone through, and, amongst Masons who have adorned this country with so many them, the presentation to Bro. R. J. Spiers, who had for works of genius. In this grand pile one might dream twenty years held the office of Deputy Provincial Grand away an hour or two over the glorious symbolism of the Master, of a massive silver inkstand, a purse of 500 Gothic builders, or one might fancy that these masters of guineas, and an album containing the names of the the art of construction were magicians, who compelled the subscribers. The Lodge was then formally adjourned rigid stone, under mystic spells, to assume a plastic nature. to May next. We need scarcely add that the proceedings But the magnificence of his church has carried us away of both days were brought to a close by a banquet, at from the central fi gure, the good clergyman, who ministers which the usual toasts were given and received with due in this grand house of prayer. It is not our intention to honours. write his biography, or to sketch his clerical career. It is sufficient for us to say that his professional life has been an eventful one ; that he has been a great worker, and has carried away with him to his rural deanery the gratitude MASONIC PORTRAITS (No. 17.) and love of many congregations of Christians. His Masonic career, of course, arrests our attention, and claims THE CHRISTIAN MINISTER. all our consideration, and that career has been a very remarkable one indeed. He was initiated into Masonry in " There stands the messenger of truth, There stands the legate of the skies ; the Apollo University Lodge, at Oxford, in January 1856, His theme divine, his offico sacred, and was successively Inner Guard and then Secretary. His credentials clear. By him He also joined the Alfred and Churchill Lodges. In I ho violated law speaks oat its 1858 he was W.M. of the latter, and on the occasion of Thunder, and by him, in strains his installation the Provincial Grand Lod As sweet as Angels use, the gospel ge was held Whispers peace." under his banner. In the e year he was appointed Provincial Grand Secretary of Oxfordshire, and occupied THERE are a number of foolish people in society who that post on the occasion of Lord Zetland's visit to Oxford . think it is one of the signs of good breeding to affect He was made a Royal Arch Mason with Lord Carnarvon an utter indifference to all the questions which interest the and others, and was Secretary of his first Lodge, the great mass of people. They declare that they never could Apollo, when Lord Skelmersdale was initiated. At Oxford be enthusiastic , that they never had a hobby, and have he was made a Templar of tho Cceur de Lion never felt any particular interest in any subject under the Encampment, and with this distinction his Masonic career sun. These people are, of course, affected creatures, who at the University appears to have terminated. Subse- assume the air of the stoic just because it happens to be quently, we find him a member of the Faithful Lodge at the fashion with their set. Some of them may indeed be Harleton, in Suffolk, and while engaged in church work really lymphatic persons, constitutionally unfitted to cope at Cheltenham he joined the Foundation Lodge, of which with the business of the world. If the fashionable stoics he was successively S.W. and W.M. In the year 1865 he had their way, society would soon be reduced to a dead was a Mark Master Mason at tho latter town, and in 1868 level of dulness and misery. Laughter would be inter- was appointed Grand Chaplain of Mark Masters of England, dicted, not merely for its inherent vulgarity, but because of and Grand Aide de Camp in Grand Conclave. In the fol- its supposed injurious effect on the features. Criticism lowing year, Lord Zetland appointed him Grand Chaplain would be voted a bore, and exertion, or any undue display of England, which office was renewed by Lord Ripon the of energy, the height of absurdity. Fortunately, the great following year. The inhabitants of Cheltenham, feeling mass of men, the people who mould a generation and direct greatly honoured by the fact that our worthy brother had the stream of civilisation into new channels, are not much achieved this last distinction , presented him with a testi- influenced by the imme chatter of a few votaries of fashion. monial, in the shape of a magnificent full length portrait Enthusiasm, energy, and muscular Christianity have of himself. This portrait was exhibited in the Royal achieved much. The mind of man is indeed a force, Academy in 1870. In this latter year he became Grand compared with which the steam engine is a child's toy. Principal Sojourner in Grand , and upon taking It is the thinker who really produces revolutions in society ; up his abode at Long Melford Rectory he jo ined the Stour but _ it is the man of action—the man with well-balanced Valley Lodge at Sudbury, which was then struggling for brain and well-developed muscles—who really carries out existence, and was shortly afterward elected its W.M., an the behests of the man of thought. No phrase, to our office which he held for two years. Under his able admin- thinking, is so expressive of a beautiful combination of istration the Lodge speedily passed through the critical difficulties of its infancy, and it is now in a most flourish- the following analysis. We will premise that the sum sub- ing condition. During his Mastership, tho Provincial scribed is stated in our report of the Festival as Grand Lodge of Suffolk met at Sudbury, having pre- £9,184 10s 6d, but the list of amounts in detail casts to viously attended service at Melford Church, on which £9,178 8s—owing, no doubt, to one or more trifling cleri- occasion our brother preached a sermon to the assembled cal errors having crept in. We have distributed and re- Craft, which was afterwards published, under tho title of distributed these details in a variety of ways, but no matter " The True Masonic Temple." It is impossible for us in this how we arranged them, they always cast to £9,178 8s, sketch to mention in detail all the honours and distinctions and it :s this amount we have dealt with. our worthy brother has won, but wo may say, before we We have distributed the subscriptions under three leave this part of our subject, that he is a Vice Patron of heads—London , Provinces, and Abroad—with the fol- all the Masonic Institutions, and has served as Steward at lowing result :—London, £4,067 Lis composed thus : the Anniversary Festivals of the Charities on sixteen occa- 73 Lodges, £3,779 7s Gd; four Chapters, £107 sions. lis 6d; various (including M.M. ; the President and In society our brother is highly popular. Like many Treasurer of tho Board of Stewards, and Bro. T. clergymen he possesses an intimato knowledge of human Cnbitt) £180 15s ; Provinces £5,040 14s ; Abroad nature. He has a host of friends, and so far as we know £70, including D.G.L. Punjab, £10, Andrew Hay not a single enemy. He is philosophical enough to hold P.D.D.G.M. Bombay £5, L. 549, Mazagon Bombay £5, and that there are few things in this world worth quarrelling L. 1307 Mooltan, Punjab, C. Rnshworth, own donation about, and none worth the loss of temper. Christians £50. We next compare the number of Lodges contri- generally would stand higher in the estimation of men of buting with the number on the roll of Grand Lodge. In the world if they were all . to imitate this side of his London, there were, according to Grand Lodge Calendar character. Quarrels about trifles degrade "professors" in the for 1875, 212 Lodges. Of these, 71 Lodges, of which 41 con- eyes of ' worldlings," and loss of temper is one of the tributed last year, appear in the presentlist, together with besetting sins of a multitude of worldly people. Into two that have been since constituted, making together 73. our brother's domestic circle we shall not venture to in- As regards the provinces, we note the following facts :— trude, but we may mention that his family make a perfect Bedfordshire (5 Lodges) and the Provinces of Berks and Lodge in number, and that his eldest son is at Harrow, Bucks (14 L.), Bristol (8 L.), Cambridgeshire (4 L.), under the tuition of his distinguished father's old master. Cornwall (24 L.), Cumberland and Westmoreland (17 L.), Our brother is, we need scarcely say, a regular at- Derbyshire (17 L.), Durham (23 L.), Gloucestershire tendant at Grand Lodge. During the last ten years he (14 L.), Monmouth (7 L.), Notts (8 L.), North Wales and has only missed one meeting. He speaks occasionally, and Shropshire (19 L.), Staffordshire (19 L.), Warwickshire always to the point, and takes the greatest interest in the (26 L.), Worcestershire (10 L.), and Jersey (7 L.), are working of the Charities. Indeed, he never visits a Lodge not represented directly, nor do any of their Lodges without making some attempt to stir up the members to appear in the list. Of the remainder, Cheshire with 37 renewed exertion in the cause of these admirable Institu- Lodges is represented by 1 Lodge, contributing £47 7s. tions, which have largely profited by his intelligent appre- Devon with 45 Lodges by two, contributing together ciation, and his great labours on their behalf. £122 10s ; Dorset (13 Lodges) is represented by its "Kear'd, was this stately pile, by pious D.P.G.M., Bro. Montag u, and fi gures for £222 ; Essex Keverential hands, whoso cunning work (15 L.), stands for £42 10s, the contribution of 1 Lodge. Mocks the base art of these degenei'ate days. Of 28 Lodges in Hants and the Isle of Wight, five contri- Fit temple this for sacrifice , or prayer ; bute together £285 lis 6d. Of 4 Herefordshire Lodges, Here, in its arched aisles, and shadow'd nooks, The humble, toilsome peasant, turns one appears with £66 5s. Four of the nine Herts Lodges His weary heart to God." contribute £102 13s. Six of 39 Kent Lodges send £465 19s. East Lancashire with 80 Lodges has a single representative only, for £15. West Lancashire with 69 Lodges grandly supported Lord Skelmersdale, its THE SUBSCRIPTIONS AT THE REGENT Grand Master; to the magnificent extent of £1,508 10s. FESTIVAL. Leicestershire and Rutlandshire (9 Lodges) is set down at £109 10s, while Lincolnshire with 19 Lodges appears with have been at single Lod^e. In Middlesex WE considerable pains in analysing the £6 10s, the contribution of a subscription list at the annual Festival, on the 9th there are 19 Lodges, of which 6 contribute £198 2s. Six instant, of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution. Our of the 14 Norfolk Lodges contribute £128 6s together ; purpose has been to show our readers not only what was Northumberland (13 Lodges) is entered for £112 4.0s, done on that occasion, but also where brethren of energy Oxfordshire (6 Lodges) gives £87 10s, and one of its may find fields open to them in their zealous promotion of Lodges, No. 1036, Chipping Norton, is down for £12 12s ; the cause of charity. It is not just that the same brethren total for Oxon £100 2s. Somersetshire (12 Lodges) is should bo called upon to repeat their donations every year, represented by £66 6s from one of its Lodges. The two while others are entirely overlooked and left out in the Divisions of South Wales (17 Lodges together) appear for cold. The support accorded to our Institutions must be, £250. Two of the 16 Suffolk Lodges contribute £77 ; not sectional, but general, and in the course of the evidence three of 12 Surrey Lodges £65 5s, 1 Sussex Lodge out we shall offer by-and-bye, we shall clearly demonstrate that of 17 sends £106. Wilts (9 Lodges) stands for £201 only a very small section of Masonry contributed on this 6s 6d. The North and East Ridings of Yorkshire occasion to the funds of theBenevolentlustitution . No doubt (22 Lodges) are represented by 2 Lodges for £46, it will be urged that several who do not fi gure in this year's while West Yorkshire by the hands of its G.M. and 25 list were not unmindful of their duty last year. We shall other stewards, and having 58 Lodges, figures for £550. have occasion to mention one or two notable instances. No Thus, of 41 Provinces, or with Bedfordshire,*Isle of Man, doubt it is creditable to a Lodge to fi gure two years running and the Channel Islands, of 44 groups of Lodges, 18, com- in the subscription list to the same Charity, but it does nob prising together 22'J Lodges, are not represented this year, speak well for the general activity of the Craft when we at least so far as we yet know—we say this because there find so many as 63 Lodges sent representatives to both are some lists still outstanding ; Bristol, for instance, ap- Festivals. It will also be urged that fi gures may be made pearing by its P.G. Registrar in the List of the Board of to prove anything, but we deny emphatically that the most Stewards, but not in the List of Subscri ptions. We may experienced manipulator of fi gures could so have dealt with reckon that to the end of the year 1875 there were 850 them in this instance as to show that all sections of the Craft Lodges in the Provinces, and if we allow that all the Lodges are equally attentive to the claims of charity. We have al- contributed in the case of those provinces which appear for ready expressed our gratification that the sum realised this a lump sum, and that in the case of West Yorkshire each of year is so considerably in excess of last year's amount. But the 26 Stewards represented a Lodge, we can only account all is not clone that could and should be done, and till the for about 170 Lodges, or 20 per cent., as contributing. universal practice is in accord with the universal precept, Again, of the Provinces which are not entirely ex- we must not rest from the task of urging on Craftsmen the cluded : Cheshire had 37 Lodges at the beginning of last fulfilment of their duty. We have no hesitation in saying year, and in it are such rich and influential towns as that if all worked equally, the income of each of our Instil Birkenhead, Macclesfield , Staleybndge and Stockport, tutions should reach the sum of £20,000 per annum. We yet to a Crewe Lodge (No. 321) is left the honour of re- are a long way from this fi gure yet, and to show how it is presenting Cheshire. A Plymouth Lodge (No. 156), and "we are so far off, we invite our readers to ponder well over an East Stonehouse (No. 189), out of 45 Lodges, support together the honour of Devon. Durham, which includes Durham, Gateshead, Sunderland, and Stockton, is down for QUARTERLY COMMUNICATION OF nil. From tho Hants and the Isle of Wight Province so GRAND LODGE. important a town as Southampton sends nothing. East Lancashire comprises SO Lodges, of which 17 are in Man- THE following is tho agenda paper for business to be 1st March chester, 4 in Bolton, 5 in Bury, and 5 in Salford, but a transacted in Grand Lodge on Wednesday, , Rochdale Lodge (No. 54) alone contributes. Cottonopolis 1876, at 6 for 7 p.m. Lodges give not one farthing this year towards tho sup- 1. Tho regulations for the government of Grand Lodge during tho port of the Benevolent Institution, nor did one of its Lodges time of publio business will be read. contribute last year. For two consecutive years, tho brethren 2. The minutes of the Quarterly Communication of tho 1st Decern. in this seat of the cotton trade, one of tho richest cities in ber 1875 will be read and put for confirmation. tho United Kingdom—we may go further and say, in the 3. of a M.W. G rand Master. whole world—havo not given the smallest fraction of a 4. Election of a Grand Treasurer. penny towards the support of indigent Masons 5. Report of tho Lodgo of Benevolence for tho last qu nrter, and the widows of Masons. On the other hand, of 25 which aro recommendations for tho following Grants, viz. : Liverpool Lodges, 13 fi gure this year for an aggregate sum Bro. John Sugars, of tho Cecil Lodge, No. of £733 3s. Lincolnshire stands for £6 10s, from a 449, Hitchin £75 0 0 Lodge at Bourn (No. 1232), but last year it nobly Tho widow of Bro. JamosHewy Searlo, of did its duty, contributing £573. Staffordshire, again, tho Lodgo of Temperance, No. 169, though it is not represented on this occasion, well sup- Deptfovd...... 50 0 0 ported its P.G.M., the Earl of Shrewsbury and Talbot, in Bro. George Druce, of tho Alfred 1875, and contributed £171 5s. But Warwickshire, which Lodge, No. 340, Oxford 50 0 0 includes the wealthy and important town of Birmingham Bro. Georgo William North, of tho Enoch sends nothing. Birmingham, the centre of the hardware Lodge, No. 11, London ...... 75 0 0 trade, with 14 Lodges, is ivholly unrepresented this year, Bro. Thomas Frederick Tyerman, of tho and only one of these 14 (Lodge No. 925) contributed last London Lodgo, No. 108, London ... 75 0 0 year, the sum of £35. There are, or were according to G. L. Calendar for 1875, 6. EEPORT OF THE BOARD OF GENERAL PURPOSES. a thousand and thirty-seven Lod To the United Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons ges in England and Wales, England. and the Channel Islands, two hundred and twelve of them of being in London. Of these, less than twenty-five per cent, The Board of General Purposes beg to submit a Statomont of the Grand Lodge Accounts, at the Meeting of tho Finance Committee, have added to the funds of the Benevolent Institution held on Friday, the 11th day of February instant, showing a balanoo this year. One hundred and forty-one London Lodges have in the hands of the Grand Treasurer of £4,375 17s 4d; and in tho given nothing ; eighteen out of forty-four country districts hands of the Grand Secretary for Petty Cash £75, and for Servants' stand aside, and leave the claims of Charity to be supported Wages £96 15s. by others. Two of the most important and richest towns in (Signed) JOHN B. MONCKTON. our provinces, namely, Manchester, with seventeen and Bir- President. RKEMASONS AIX LONDON mingham with fourteen Lodges, contribute nothing. The F ' H , , W.C., 15th February 1876. former of these did nothing whatever last year, while Birmingham raised only a paltry sum towards the service 7. Report of Brother R. P. Harding, Auditor of Gran d Lodgo of Masonic Charity. The few lists that remain to come in Accounts, of Receipts and Disbursements during the year 1875. will not materially affect the accuracy of the picture we have drawn, nor do we for one moment affirm that the Lodges and Provinces which have not contributed to this List of Lodges for which warrants hare been granted by tho M.W. Charity havo overlooked the claims of the Boys' and Grand Master since tho last Quarterly Communication of Grand Girls' Schools. Wo must point out likewise that where a Lodge : Province appears for a round sum, it is impossible to say 1580.—Cranbonrne Lodge, Hatfield , Herts. which Lod ges in that Province contributed and which 15S1. —Alexandra Lodge, Somerset East, South Africa. did not. We have taken the list as it appeared in our 1582.—Llanidloes Lodge, Llanidloes, Montgomeryshire. issue of the 12th instant. Tho conclusions we have 1583.—Corbet Lodge, Towyn, Merionethshire. 15S4.—Loyalty and Charity, Ealing. drawn are based on that and the similar list we published 1585.—Rival Commemoration Lodge, Putnev. last year, and we have no hesitation in say ing that, apart 1586.—Upper Norwood Lodge, Upper Norwood. from what may have been or will be done for the other two 1587.—St. Giles' Lodge, Choadle, Staffordshire. Institutions, the claims of the Benevolent Institution are not 1588. —Prince Leopold Lodge, S tret ford , Lancashire. as warmly or as generall y supported as they deserve to be. 1589.—St. Dunstan's Lodgo, Fleet-street. 1590.—Southern Cross Lodge, Uitenhagc, Sonth Africa. We must practise charity as well as preach it, or we shall 1591. —Studholme Lodge, Snrbitou, Surrey. be as the stage players or hypocrites who feign a part that 1592.—Abbey Lodge, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk. is not their own. 1593.—Royal Naval College Lodge, Greenwich. 1594.—Cedewain Lodgo, Newtown, Mon tgomeryshire. 1595.—Endeavour Lodge, Cooktown, Queensland. 1596.—Townsvillo Lodge, Townsville, Queensland. 1597.—Mnsgrave Lodge, Staines, Middlesex. <&fiftnarg* The Installation of H.R.H. the Grand Master, and It is with deep feelings of regret that we announce the Grand Festival, will take place on Wednesday, 26th April. death of the wife of our highly esteemed brother, Rev. Dr. Tickets 15s each, to be had of the Grand Stewards . P. H. E. Brette, W.M. of the Thames Valley Lodge, No. 1460, Prov. G.C. Middlesex. The deceased lady, who had been in failing health for some time, expired at Christ's Hospital, on the 19th inst. In her the Royal Masonic Insti- A General Committee meeting of the Girls' School was tution for Girls has lost one of its best friends, and most held on Thursday last, at Freemasons' Hall. A motion to of the children of that Institution will miss the amiable increase the salary of the Secretary, by £50 per annum, pro- lady who had so often cheered and encouraged them by posed by Lieut.-Col. Creaton, and seconded by Bro. Tatter- her kindly sympathy. shall, was carried ; as also one, proposed and seconded by the same brethren, to increase the salary of the Chief Clerk by £20 a year. Two candidates were placed on the list for We have to record the death of Bro. John Newton election in April next. Tomkins, Past Grand Deacon, whose services during a long Masonic career were neither few nor unappreciated. Of late, he was, perhaps, best known to the Companions of HotiowiT's OijrcirHXT AND PILLS.—Tho seeds of disease are often uncon- the Chapter of Fidelity, No. 3, of which he was P.Z., and for sciously sown by some neglect of those precautions which are so necessary in many years a constant attendant in the capacit this changeable climate of ours ; the earlier symptoms of deranged health are y of Trea- often neglected , and hence another great source of; afier consequences of a surer. His age was 63. Would that we all could leave serious character arises. Amongst the precautions most necessary at tho change behind us so sincere a tribute in the of the season is that of attention to the clothing, and to the advent of any hearts of brethren and •ongh or throat disorder, which should at onee be treated by these remedies, Companions, to valued services and modest worth, as thai i'-hich will quickly remove all chance of their taking hold of the system and producing consumptive symptoms. A few doses of these Pills are the best which we now insert at their request. remedy for all hepatic and dyspeptic symptoms. Lord Skelmersdale Deputy Grand Master of England, iEneas J. APOLLO UNIVERS ITY LODG E, No. 357, M'lntyre Q.C. G.R. in charge of tho Province, Reginald Bird D.P.G.M. Oxfordshire, Lord Limerick P.G.M. Bristol, Lord OXFO RD. Methuen P.G.M. Wilts, Lord Leigh P.G.M. Warwickshire, Col. Burdett P.G.M. Middlesex General Brownrigg P.G.M. Surrey, S Lodge, which in 1873 was honoured iu the fact that our , THI Col . A. W. Adair P.P.G.M. Somerset, W. B. Beach P.G.M. Hants, presen t R.W.G.M. tho Prince of Wales held the position of Alderman Stono J.G.W., Lord Burleigh P.S.G.W., England, W.M., has this week conferred upon itself additional honour by land Earl of Jersey, Rev. E. Moore. electing to the chair of K.S. H.R.H. Prince Leopold, who was Victor Williamson P.S.G.W. Eng , Rev. C. J. Martin P.G.C, J. B. Monck- initiated into Masonry within its precincts, on 1st May 18/4, P.G.C, Rev. J. E. Cox P.G.C, ton, President of Board of General Purposes, Heather Bigg Past and who, during the past year, has ably filled the chair of S.W. The Frederick Parker Morrell day fixed for this ceremony was Tuesday, and, accordingly, on tho President Board of General Purposes, H. Massey, Major Shadwell Clerke, afternoon of that day, tho Lodge was opened in due form, at 3 p.m., G.J.D., J. C. Parkinson P.G.J.D., Renfrewshire, R.J. Spiers by Bro. the Rev. II. A. Pickard M.A., W.M., who was supported by Col. Campboll (of Blythswood) P.G.M. P.G.M. Aberdeenshiro. Prince Leopold S.W., and tho other officers of tho Lodge. There P.G.S.B. P.D.G.M., and Capt. Hunter Provincial Lodgo was opened by Bvo. M.Mclutyre G.R., and it was were also present, among other distinguished members and visitors, Skermersdalo D.G.M., was in attend- Bros, the Earl of Shrewsbury and Talbot, Lord Do Tabley, Lord then announced that Bro. Lord , ance. Accordingly, his Lordship having been introduced and Methuen, Colonel Burdett, R. J. Spiers, Rev. Reginald Bird, Bro. Mclntyro vacated the chair in his favour. The D.G.M. J. Bird, J. B. Monckton, Revs. C. J. Martyn, Walter F. Short , saluted, then announced tho immediate objects for which tho Lodgo had T. F. Ravenshaw, M. M'lntyre, Q.C., Captain Philips, Major Shad- been convened, namely, the installation as P.G.M. of Prince Leopold well Clerke, Colonel Adair, "Victor Williamson, Rev. R. K. Bedford, tho presentation to Bro. S iers P.D.G.M., of a testimonial of his and P.M.'s Tyrwhitt, Dallon, and Cavo Brown-Cavo. The first p Prov. G. Steward in place important business was the raising of Bro3. Sankoy and Swithin- merit, and the appointment of a new Royal Highness's appointment bank to the sublime degree. Prince Leopold was then pre- of Princo Leopold. The patent of His by tho M.W.G.M. having been read , and it having been intimated sented to the W.M. by Bro. Morrell, the I.P.M., and was installed a deputation was formed , and His according to ancient custom. The appointment of officers followed— that the Prince was in waiting, Royal Hi hness was conducted into the Lodge the order of tho pro. Rev. R. W. M. Deputy Master, Williamson S.W., Sackville g , West J.W., Rev. L. K. Hilton Senior Chaplain, Rev. E. D. Whit- cession being as follows :— marsh Junior Chaplain, Rev. Reginald Bird, Deputy Provincial Grand Three Provincial Grand Stewards ; Provincial Grand Masters' Master of Oxford , Vice Principal of Magdalen College, Treasurer; gloves and apron, on a cushion borne by Master of a Lodge; J. C. Bodley, of Balliol College, Senior Secretary ; Paget, of Christ and jewel of Provincial Grand Master, on a cushion borne by Master Church, Junior Secretary ; W. M. Glencross, Christ Church, S.D., of a Lodgo ; Provincial Grand Director of Cereraonios, Provincial Drummond, Christ Chnrch, J.D., Gordon Campbell, F. Hedges, Gandy, Grand Registrar, Provincial Grand Treasurer, Provincial Grand Maxwell, Douglas Campbell (of Blythswood), and Jansen, Masters of Chaplains, six Past Pr ovincial Grand Wardens, his Royal Highness Ceremonies ; Gandell I.G., Parratt Organist, Rev. H. Dean e, Tuke, Princo Leopold (tho Provincial Grand Master), two Equerries, two Weatherley, Knollys, Berrington, La Terrier, Gerard, Leigh, Grenfoll, Provincial Grand Stewards. Symonds, and W. Little Stewards, and Norwood Tyler. After the usual congratulations had Ibeen toudercd , and gracefully Princo Leopold took his scat to tho left of tho D.G.M., and, after acknowledged, the customary formal questions wero asked—result- prayer by tho Prov. Grand Chaplain, tho ceremony of installation was ing in five gentlemen being proposed for initiation—the Lodge was proceeded with. After tho usual proclamation and salute, Lord closed. A banquet, at the Clarendon Hotel, followed, where His Skolmersdalo addressed a few words of congratulation, both to tho Royal Highness presided , and gave the customary toasts. In repiy Princo on his appointment to the high and honourable office of a to " The Health of the Worshipful Master," which was proposed by Provincial Grand Master, and to the brethren of the Provinco then tho Earl of Shrewsbury and Talbot in his usual hearty manner, assembled, for the honour that had been conferred upon thorn by tho Princo Leopold said :—'* Brethren, it is with feelings of groat prido M.W.G.M. in appointing his brother to preside over 'them. Tho and most heartfelt pleasure that I rise to thank you for tho cordia l Prince gracefully acknowled ged these remarks, and tho hearty response manner iu which you have welcomed me, and I beg to thank Lord they had met with from all present. Bro. Reginald Bird was thou Shrewsbury for the kind manner in which ho has proposed my reappointed to the office of D.P.G.M., and Bro. Vv. J. Douglas Camp- health . I feel it a very great honour that, after having served so bell was called up and invested with tho insiguia of a Provincial short an apprenticeship to Masonry, the members of this Lodge have Grand Steward, rice His Royal Highness. Tho Provincial Grand unanimously chosen mo to bo their Master. I esteem it also for Officers were thou re-appointed to their several offices as follow :—¦ another reason, that it will givo mo an opportunity of returning from Bros. John Gal pin P.G.S.W., H. R. Cooper-Smith (Magd. Coll.) time to time to Oxford , where I have already spent so many happy- P.G.J.W., Rev. R. W. M. Pope P.G.C, Rev. W. Alexander Ay ton days. When I think of the prestige that has always attached to the P.G.C, Alderman T. Randal l P.G.T., R. I. Williamsou (Ch. Ch.) Apollo, and tho many distinguished Mason s who havo preceded me in F.G.R., William Henry Horn P.G.S.D., Jason Saunders P.G.J.D., my office , I do, indeed, feci and appreciate the warm encouragement Sinclair Frankland Hood (Magdalen College) Prov. G. Secretary, and kind support which I havo met with this evening at your hands. Chas. Bishop P.G.S.Wks., Julius Sladden P.G.D.C, Carlisle J. S., I trust that I may bo able to come among you frequentl y during my Spedden (Queen 's Coll.) F.G.D.C. Alderman W. Eagleston P.G.S.B., term of office , and that I may perform its duties iu a manner not al- Iloury Plumridge, P.G.O. ; Henry Williams P.G. Pursuivant, Gor- together unworthy of my predecessors, though I am well aware that don Campbell (Exeter Coll.) , Cecil G. Paget (Ch. Ch.), J. E. Courtnev will prove no easy task. Bodley (Balliol Coll.), William Peppercornand Frederick Dolley Bro. Col. Burdett , P.G.M. Middlesex, acknowled ged the toast of P.G. Stewards, and W. Stevens and George Norwood P.G. Tyler?. the " Visitors not of tho Province." Bro. the Rev. H. A. Pickard , Bro. J. C. Parkinson P.G.D. then presented to His Royal Highuess M.A., I.P.M. replied to that of the " Past Masters," and likewise pro- the following address of congratulation from tho G.O. of Italy:— posed the toast of " The Masonic Charities," to which Bro. Rev. C. J. Martin P.G.C. very gracefully responded. Other toasts followed, the " To his Royal Highness Priuce Leopold, Provincial Grand Blaster last being, as usual, "Tho Tyler's," when the brethren rose, and of Oxfordshire. coffee and conversation alliterativcly and actually filled the brief " Most Illustrious and Potent Brother,—Italian Masonry, which interval till miduight. rejoices at seeing ever more honoure d in the most nation of England that universal brotherhood of which it, too, is not the last portion , hastens to send you its moat respectful and affectionat e con- gratulations on the auspicious event of your Royal Highness's exalta- PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF tion to the oflice of Provincial Grand Martcr of Oxfordshire. OXFORDSHIRE. ''Happy the people among whom men of the loftiest social stand- ing appreciate and practise the grand princi ples of that humanitarian On Wednesday Prince Leopold was installed Provincial Grand progress which it is the object of Masonry to vindicate and to diffuse Master for Oxfordshire. The ce remony, which was most nnmercnsly throughout the civilized world ! Accept , most illustrions and poteufc atteuded, took place in the Sheldonian Theatre, which had been Brother, our most devoted and sincere congratulations and our frater- laced at the disposal of p tho brethren by tho Curators. nal salutations. At half-past ten o'clock tho Stewards assembled at tho theatre, "In tho absence of the Grand Master, the Grand Master and began the necessary arrangements. At twelve o'clock the broth- Associate, reu began to arrive, and at about half-past one the procession was " GEORGE TAMAIO, 33°. formed in tho Divinity School, all who were not either officers " Rome, February IS, 187G." of the Proviuce or of the Grand Lod ge of England having previously taken their places in the theatre. At two o'clock the procession There then only remained one other portion of the day's programme started and entered the theatre, the organ playing. The following to carry out, and this was the presentation of a very handsome di3.tiDgnis3h.ed, brethren were present ;—• i testimonial to Brd Spiers, for his eminent services to the Province of Oxford in particular, and to Freemasonry in genoral. In May of lasti dered by Bro. Thomas Cross. Tho consecrating officer assumed tho chair of K.S., and appointed Bros. R. W. Little and H. C Levander year Bro. S iers tendered his resignation of the post of D.P.G.M., a p respectively Senior and Junior Wardens. Upon the Lodge being of twenty years, and it was then post ho had filled for upwards opened in tho three degrees, the presiding master addressed the resolved by tho Brethren in the Province to raise f nnd3 for tho pur- brethren upon the nature of the meeting, and tho principles enun- pose of presenting to Bro. Spiers somo kind of testimonial in recog- ciated by the Order, concluding with tho hope that nothing might nition of his long and meritorious service. Thus tho presentation arise to mar brotherly love, or to make the watchwords a misnomer. The acting Secretary, Bro. Dodd read the warrant and in reply to of this testimonial, which consisted of a handsome inkstand, an , , and a purse of 500 the Master, the petitioners approved tho names of the officers men- album containing the names of the subscribers, tioned therein. guineas, was among the earliest acts of the Prince as G. Master. An oration was then givon by the presiding officer, followed by the Prince Leopold thereupon rose and spoke as follows :— anthem : which I now " Brethren, a pleasant duty has devolved upon me, Behold, how good and joyful a thing it is, brethren, to dwell to- rise to accomplish. It is to present a testimonial to Brother Spiers, gether in unity ! who has now for many, many years been associated with Masonry, It is like tho precious ointment upon tho head, that ran down unto tho beard ; even unto Aaron's beard not only in the province but also in the Grand Lodge. It is the great , and went down to the skirts of his clothing. ever shown for the Craft which merits zeal and energy which he has Like as the dew of Hermon which foil upon the hill of Zion : friends in our brotherhood , the slight testimony of regard from many For there tho Lord promised his blessing, and life for evermore." (applause) . I have been asked to act to-day as spokesman on their Then followed the first portion of tho dedication prayer, with "Omnes," leasure that I fulfil the task. Brother behalf, and it is with great p " Sanctus," and Invocation, with tho portion of Scripturo contained Spiers, in the name of a large number of Masons, most of whom you in 2 Chronicles 1—16. with this inkstand and this purse, see hero to-day, I present you Tho elements of Consecration, viz. :—Corn, wine and oil having been containing tho sum of 500 guineas, as a token of their esteem and poured upon the Lodge, and tho addresses givon, the 122nd Psalm regard for yourself and of their gratitude for tho work you havo dono was rendered :— for Masonry in general." At the same time was handed to Bro. Spiers " I was glad when they said unto me: Let us go into the houso of the address voted to him at the last Provincial Grand Lodge, when the Lord. he tendered hi3 resignation as Deputy Provincial Grand Master, Our feet shall stand within thy gates : 0, Jerusalem. Jerusalem is builded as a city that is compact together. It was beautifull illuminated on vellum, and was to the following y Whither tho tribes go up, the tribes of the Lord, uuto tho testimony effect :— of Israel, to give thanks unto tho namo of tho Lord. " 18th May 1875. For there is tho seat of judgment ; even tho seat of tho house of David. "At a meeting of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Oxfordshire it was O pray for the peace of Jerusalem ; they shall prosper that lovo resolved, ' that the members of this Lodge desire to express, and thee. hereby do express their gratitude to the Very Worshipful Bro. Richard Peace be within thy walls ; and plenteonsncss within thy palaces. James Spiers, Past Grand Sword Bearer of England, for tho eminent For my brethreu and companions' sakes, I wish thee prosperity. services which ho has rendered to Freemasonry in general, and to tho Yea, because of tho houso of the Lord our God : I will seek to do thee good." province of Oxford in particular, in discharge of his duties as Deputy Provincial Grand Master for upwards of twenty years.'," Also anthem :— " Glory be to God on high; The remarks of his Royal Highness drew great applause from all Peace on earth, present, and then Bro. Spiers acknowledged tho presentation in tho Good will towards men." following terms :— Tho censor was conveyed round the Lodge three timos, followed with addresses and second portion of dedication prayer upon com- lease your Royal Hi hness, my Lords and Breth- , " May it p g pletiou of which tho officers designate, and petitioning brethren re- ren, — May I ask for somo indulgence at your hands, at this arranged themselves in form, and tho completion of the Consecration trying moment, while I endeavour, however inadequately, to was brought to a close with the following anthem :— express what I feel on this occasion. I accept this mag- " The spacious firmament on high, nificent testimonial with deep gratitude and with great humility, With all the blue ethereal sky, And spangled heavens, a shining frame and theso are increased b the circumstanco that the presentation is y Their great original proclaim. mado to mo by tho hands of Royalty, and in tho presence of BO many The unwearied sun, from day to clay, distinguished brethren. For the last 32 years, when I first entered Does his Creator's power display, our noblo Institution, it has been my high privilege to be associated, And publishes to every land, more or less, in honoured communication, Masonically, with a largo Tho work of an Almighty hand ; What though in solemn silence all, number of thoso now around mo, and especially by many who have con- Move ronnd this dark terrestrial ball, tributed so liberallv to this testimonial ; and their names, which are What though no real voice nor sound, recorded in tho album now handed to me, will be ever most highly Amid their radiant orbs be found. valued by mo as associated by so many happy recollections." After In reason's ear they all rejoice, tendering his sincere thanks to tho committee, to the Treasurer, And ntter forth a glorious voice, For evor singing as they shine Bro. Alderman Handle, whose name is most kindly remembered by , The hand that made us is divine. all Oxford University brethren, to Bro. Thompson, the Honorary Secretary, whoso name, during three several generations, has been The installation ceremony was then proceeded with. Bro. Henry Martin , P.M. 15, W.M. designate, was presented and obligated ; held iu such high esteem by all Oxford Masons, academical and local ; brethren below the degree of Past Masters having retired, and to all those who have assisted in any way to this testimonial ; ho a board of fifteen Masters and Past Masters was formed, concluded by saying that he should baud down to his family, some of and Bro. H. Martin, was ably installed, according to ancieub whom were present, this beautiful plate, to be preserved as a precious custom, as the First Master of tho Loyalty and Charity Lodge. Tho heir - loom, and for which they would ever feel truly proud and Board of Masters having been closed, tho brethren wero re-admitted, and the W.M. appointed and invested his officers grateful. as follows : Bros. Joseph Peeko Richards S.W. Designate S.W\, G. Lewis J.D. 441 J.W. Grand Lodge was then closed, with the customary formalities. The Designate J. W., Alfred A. Pendlebury P.M. 105G Treas., Wm. Dodd 1194 banquet, at which Trince Leopold presided in person, was held at Sec. Win. Lauo O'NeillOSG S.D., J. Hooper S.D. 444 J.D., G.N.Haydon tho Corn Exchange. 41 1.G., W. A. Gorman 27 D.C., Gilbert Tyler. Propositions wero tendered for four joining members, and Messrs. M. C. E. Mortimer and Thomas Drubere wero proposed for initiation. Bros. Jas. Terry, R. W. Little, H. C Levander and Thos. Cross were unanimously elected honorary members of tho Lodge for tho services rendered CONSE CRATION OF LOYALTY AND CHARITY in the proceedings of tho day. With such influence and laudable LODGE , No. 1584. rivalry as these brethren are likely to engender, tho Lodge may be con- gratulated on the step pursued. Theso brethren severally z-eturncd THIS interesting event was celebrated on Saturday last, at the Star thanks. May we here suggest tho appointment of an organist to the and Garter Hotel , Kew Bridge. Lodge, as there is no adjunct to the ceremonies of Freemasonry nioro Tho warrant, graciously granted by his R. H. the M.W.G.M., enu- likely to inspire duo reverence than the strain of solemn music. merates the names of brethren alread y holding hi gh position in the Often has it been our pleasuro to listen to organ accompaniment Craft ; and these, combined with those who signed the petition , make in various Lodges, and to see its beneficial ell'oct. up a good ly army of hard working, ~ charitable brethren. Tins augurs The Lodge was closed and tho Brethren adjourned to banquet, well for the future success of the Lodge, which is designated by the snppliod by the worthy host, Bro. J. H. Staubury, in his usual good watchwords of the Order. . The viands were of a recherche character, and personally wo Upon the solicitation of the petitioners, Bro. James Terry, G.D.C thank our host for his attention , and heartily recommend the Herts, and Secretary of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , was famed Star and Garter, Kew Bridge, to the members of the Cra ft . appointed consecrating and installing officer , and he was ably assisted It is one of the most pleasant summer resorts, being within easy distance by Bros. Robert Weotworth Little, P.P.G.W. Middlesex , and Secretary of the great City of the World ; communication, both by South western ot the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls, H. C. Levauder P.M. 507, and North London Railway Companies , frequent and rapid. and John Constable P.M. ltio. At four o'clock precisely the brethren Upon the removal of tho cloth , tho W.M. giive ovidenco of his assembled in the anteroom, and were arranged in order of rank, wonted geniality. He rose and proposed the toast of the Queen according to the Constitutions , with the petitioners in tho rear ; they and the Craft, which was heartily received , and was followed by tho then entered the Lodge room, amid solemn music, exquisitely ren« National Antiem from Bro, Cross, The toast of our Royal Grand Master produced vociferous cheer- with proficiency, sufficient at least to merit tho kind words of the ing. The W.M. said onr Grand Master was performing a duty in W.M. ; we shall certainly labour to this end, and strive to make the India which would no doubt consolidate the peace of the world—(a Lodgo equal to any in existence. I am sure it will ultimately waggish brother hero suggested " pig sticking!")—and bring into succeed and realise the sanguine hopes of all, for it has com- closer relationship the country which ho would somo day rule as menced with the fairest and brightest prospects under our W.M., England's future king. Every member of tho Craft was anxiously Bro. Martin. I will conclude with tho words of the poot :— looking forward to tho time when his Royal Highness would return THE BUILDERS. in health to our midst, to assume the duties of his high office. (Cheers.) Song—God bless the Princo of Wales. All aro architects of fate, Tho W.M. gavo tho health of tho Provincial Grand Master, the Working in these walls of time, Deputy G.M. and tho rest of the Grand Officers. Some with massive deeds and great, In proposing the toast and health of tho Consecrating Officer , tho Some with ornaments and rhyme. W.M. spoko at same length, and remarked tho readiness at all times Nothing useless is, or low, of Bro. Terry to assist in promotiug tho interests of tho Craft, those Each thing in its place is best, who had witnessed the day's proceedings ho felt sure would concnr in And what seems but idle show, this. There was not a member of tho Order moro efficient in tho Strengthens and supports the rest. various functions required, and the Master desired to thank him por- For the structure that we raise Bonally, as well as on behalf of tho members, for tho able assistance , he had rendered in consecrating tho Loyalty and Charity Lodgo. Tho Time is with materials filled ; toast was received with great enthusiasm. Our to-days and yesterdays Are tho blocks with which we build. Bro. Terry said : Worshipful Sir and Brethren, it is with feelings of tho most profound gratitudo that I reply to the toast you havo so kindly Truly shape and fashion these, proposed and so cordially received. There is nothing so pleasing to me Leave no yawning gaps between ; as the respect of my brethren, which you, Sir, individually, and many Think not, because no man sees, with whom I am moro intimately connected, havo always been Such things will remain unseen. pleased to extend to me. When I gaze from face to face at this In the elder days of art, board all aro so familiar that I cannot feel any now atmosphere Builders wrought with greatest care surrounding me, and tho fond recollections of many happy hours Each minuto and unseen part, spent in this very room are productive of great pleasure. For tho gods are everywhere. You, Sir, have presided in other Lodges, with great credit, and I am sure that your presidency hero will be no exception . Your efforts Let us do our work as well, to promote tho interests of our Institutions, and your adherence to tho Both the unseen and the seen ; Order, are highly appreciated by all who know yon,' and tho name of Make the houso where God may dwell your Lodge is synonymous with yourself. Worshipful Sir, and breth- Beautiful , entire, and clean. ren, I thank you most sincerely for the honour you havo done me. Elso our lives are incomplete, The W.M. gave tho Visitors' toast, remarking : Wo aro pleased in- Standing in these walls of time ; deed to sec so many visitors around us, and we havo to thank many Broken stairways where the feet for much of our comfort to-day. To Bros. Gardner and Roe I tender Stumble as they seek to climb. personal thanks for the use of a portion of tho paraphernalia and my , then strong and sure for their recommending our petition. Wo shall be glad to seo Build to-day, , , also With a firm and ample base, them, as well as tho rest of the visitors, again in our midst, for we And ascending and secure, not only intend to be charitable, but hospitable and liberal, as wo Shall to-morrow find its place. have been to-night. Visitors always lend eclat to our gatherings, and particularly to any young Lodgo, which, without them, would be Thus alone can we attain, small. The toast wa3 coupled with the name of Bro. Gardner, W.M. To those turrets where the eye, of the Royal Alfred Lodge, who said : I thank you for the kind manner Sees the world as one vast plain, in which you have received this toast, both for myself and tho visi- And one boundless reach of sky. tors. Wo havo been pleased with tho interesting ceremony of to-day. Bro. Dodd conveyed his grateful acknowledgments, suitably con- which was performed in a most able manner. This Lodgo is num- curring in every way with tho remarks of Bro. Treasurer. bered 1584 , while ours, which was started 7 years since, bears 7S0, In reply for tho Officers , Bro. Richards S.W. said : Worshi pful hence I conclude that during this period 804 Lodges havo been con- Master and Brethren, Bro. Lowis and myself havo to thank you for secrated. This augurs well for the prosperity of the Craft, which is tho kind manner in which this toast has been proposed and received. sure to continue under our M.W.G.M. Brethren, I thank you heartily, I think if we wero the most incompetent, with such a Worshipful and should you desiro any further remarks in repl y to the toast the Master, and under his gnidance and tuition, we must become efficient brother on mv right will speak to order if yon so wish. working members. My Bro. Lewis J.W. is more apt at The Charities followed , the W.M. remarking that they wore the speaking than myself. I therefore depute him to finish. This grandest and best portion of Masonry, aud thought that Masons Bro. Lewis did , and remarked ho did not know why tho S.W. should bo happy iu tho possession of such magnificent Institutions , depnted him tho task, but concurred with him, and thanked the and tho thanks of the Craft wero due to those who conducted them. W.M. aud brethren for their kind expressions. Ho added : We havo Brethren , you should all contribute to these as far as possible. As a made a good beginning, and are not likely to go back. I thank you rule Masons think moro of the festive board than of the deserving for the cordial reception of my name. The Tyler's toast closed the brethren and orphans, of whom there are many in Frcemasoury. proceedings, and tho brethren returned to town at 10 p.m. The fol- It has been calculated that by an annual subscription of 5s from each lowing brethren wo may announce as also present—W. H. Lovejoy member under the English Constitution the Institutions would not 195 New York, George H. Savase 4G, Charles G. Hill 13GG, Abel only be able to admit each applicant, but become even more useful Perrot, B.A., 720, F. Brown 174, W. F. Laxton 1238 S.D. Middlesex, and important. I hope all will subscribe, and those brethren who C B. Paue Grand Tyler, and Edward Monsom jun. 1191. havo not done so, I ask to come to such a determination in the Course of the month. With this toast I have the pleasure to couple the names of Bros. Little and Terry. Tho former responded , and said : I am afraid that, after the peregrination of the pig rouud the table, I cannot approach the subject so seriously as the case demands. I must LITERATURE . remind you, brethren, that your W.M., in his rccommeudingyon to sup- Wilson' s Shares and Stock Tables for calculating the cost of Shares m port the Charities, was not preaching what he did not practise. With Railway, Insurance and other Companies. By R. E DWIN R OBINSON . regard to the great utility ot these Institutions, I may say that London : Effingham Wilson, 11 Royal Exchange. 1876. upwards of £0,000 was collected at the last Festival for Aged Freemasons and their Widows. Bro. Terry has accommodation WE cannot do better than uso the publisher's very word s in order for only a limited number in the Benevolent Institution, the re- to explain the nature and purpose of these Tables. They are in- mainder receiving the annuity at their own residences, but in the edu- tended " for calculating tho cost of any number of shares,—at cational institutions we must provide for the daily increasing num- prices from Is 3d per share,—with minnte graduations—to £310 in ber of candidates by enlarging our buildings, this can only be clone by value, aud from one share to 500 in the following maimer :— increased exertions. Wo have not yet farmed our children, nor are From 1-lilth of £1 sterling (or Is 3d) per share , advauciug by lGths wo likel y to do so. Tho result is, they are brought under one roof. to £10 per share. Therefore, if the number is to be increased , wo must , of utcessity, From £10 per share, advancing by 8ths (or 2s Gd) up to £100 per share. enlarge our buildings, and provide for tho heterogeneous masses daily claiming onr assistance, and by carrying out the words of a song we 1 rom £110 advancing by £5 up to £yl0 per share, and from one to havo just heard , " success must ensue." 500 shares. Bro. Terry said : Upon one occasion , a male annuitant at the Insti- These Tables arc also applicable for calculating English and tution was ill , aud asked permission for his nurse to sleep in the same Foreign Stocks in even hundreds, by considering each £100 stock to room, bnt the Committee was so careful of tho morals of the in- represent one share. mates that permission was refused. Subsequentl y tho voting gentle- This exp lanation speaks for itself, aud will make it evident to our man , of the age of (>7 years, was anxious to get married to an inmate. readers that it is well nhjh impissiblo to have a better set of Tables In tin's instance permission was given , the blushing bride being 70 of their kind. This indeed , is proved by the fact of the present years, and I am pleased to say the young couple aro enjoy ing good issue being the sixth cihici:. health , and are extremely happy. The W.'M. said he was pleased to know ho possessed such able officers as Bros. Pendlebury and Dodd as Treasurer and Secretary. It was im- possible to find two more competent for their respective pests, aud Seatlj& he was sure tho Lodgo would not suffer in their haiuls, but be raised BRTCTTE.—10th , at Christ's Hospital , the beloved wife of Bro. tho Rev. P. 11. considerably. He proposed the healths of Bros. Pendlebury and Do Id. Ernest Bretce. Friends will please aeeepi tliU intitnati >n. Bro. Pendlebury replied , thanking the W.M. and brethren for their WITHALL. —On the l!)th nut., at his resilience , Hell Cottage , Dulwich , Bro expressions of appreciation towards himself and colleague Wilhnm Withall , Senior Warden , I'armmre Lodge, JS'o. 720. Aged 45. Deeply , and said : regretted by bii Masonic brethren , and also by his colleagues at the Conaoli. I do hope aud believe hereafter you will find, our duties discharged dated Batik, INSTALLATION O F H. R. H. THE PRINCE OF WALES.

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THE THEATRES , &c. THEATBE EOYAL, COVENT GABDETNT.-This evening, at 7.0, THE MERCHANT OF VENIOM . At 8.30, CINDERELLA. EBUBY LANE.-AD 7.0, TUE WHITE HAT. At 7.15, WHITTINGTON AND HIS CAT. HAYMABKET.-At 7.30, A HAPPY MEDIUM. At 8.15, ANNE I50LEYN. H^^ ^ ^ p^ ^ a LYCEUM.-At 7.0, SIMPSON AND CO. At 7.-15, OTHELLO. ADELPHI.-At 7.0, VANDYKE BROWN. At 7.15, PEEP O' DAY, and MY OWN GHOST. PBINrCESS'S.-At 7.0, A HAPPY PAIR. At 8.0, RIP VAN WINKLE, and HEAD OF A CLAN. 67 BARBICAN, E.C. STBAND.-At 7.0, TWO TO ONE . At 7.45. A LESSON IN LOVE. At 9.45, CRACKED HEADS, and THE DOCTOR'S BROUGHAM . VAUDEVILLE.—At 7.30, A WHIRLIGIG , OUR BOYS, and A FEARFUL FOG. OUE WEEKLY BUDGET. GAIETY.-At 7.15, OPERETTA. At 8.0, TOTTLE'S. At 10.0, A SPELLING BEE. THE sittings of the House of Lords, on Friday and OLYMPIC.-At 7.0, THE RECONCILIATION. At 7.45, THE GASCON. Monday, were extremely brief , and nothing occurred DUKE'S. — At 7.0, A TEMPTING BAIT, BLACK EYED SUSAN and Tuesday, the fitness of TOO TRUE, last niSht. that requires any comment. On GLOBE. — At 7.30, THE TAILOR MAKES THE MAN. At 8.15, JO, the Martini Rifle was brought under the notice of the (Adapted from Bleak House.) House b the Duke of St. Albans, who cited cases in PBINCE OF WALES'S.-At 8.0, MASKS AND FACES. y COUBT. — At 7.30, A MORNING CALL, BROKEN HEARTS, and A which complaints had been made as to its fitness for general QUIET RUBBER. use throughout the army. A discussion followed, in which ST. JAMES'S.-At 7.30, PRETTY POLL. At 8.15, ALL FOR HER. the Earl of Cadogan the Duke of Cambridge, and Lord CHAEING CEOS S —At 7.30, A BLIGHTED BEING. At 8.15, THE , DUKK'S DAUGHTER. Card well, took part. On Thursday, the Marquis of Salis- OPEB A COMIQUE.—At 7.15, A HORNET'S NEST. At S.0, MADAME which subsequently received a first L'A RCHIDUC bury brought in a Bill, , aud TRIAL BY JURY. of the Report of the CEITEEION.—At 7.30, CRYPTOCONCHOTD SYPHONOSTOMATA , MAN reading, based on the recommendations IS NOT PERFECT, and at 8.15, PIFt'-PAFF. Commission appointed to enquire into the revenues of tho ALHAMBEA.—At 7.10, A QUIET FAMILY. At 8.0, DON J UAN, &c. University of Oxford. ALEXANDBA PALACE. —This day, POPULAR CONCERT. On Tuesday, OTHELLO. On Weduosday, selectionH from THE STABAT In the House of Commons, on Friday last, considerable MA.TEH. Ou Thursday, THE PALACE OF TRUTH. Open Daily, progress was made in Committee of Supply, the estimates SKATING RINK , &c. departments being agreed to. CBYSTAL PALACE.-This day, CONCERT. On Tuesday, A SPELLING for several of the Government BEE AND DOMESTIC ECONOMY. Open daily. AQUARIUM, An attempt to get rid of the Lord Privy Seal, or of the SKATING RINK , &c. salary of his office rather, was defeated by 145 to 50. On EOYAL AQUABIUM SUMMEE AND "WINTEE GAEDEN. Open daily. CONCERT, &c. the vote for the salaries and expenses of the Civil Service POLYTECHNIC.-GABRIEL GRUB, AND THE GRIM GOBLIN. HOLI- Commission, Mr. Macdonald moved to reduce the vote by DAY BUDGET OF CURIOUS EXPERIMENTS. PROGRESS OF ROYALTY IN INDIA. THE SERIAL MERCURY. Many other £1,700, namely an addition to the salary of the First Com- entertainments. Open twice daily, at 12.0 and 7.0. Admission Is. missioner, Lord Hampton, amounting to £500, and £1,200 EGYPTIAN (LABGE) HALli.-MASKELYNE AND COOKE, daily at 3.0 and 8.0. being the salary of a new Commissioner. The motion was HENGLEE'S CIBQUE.-Daily at 7.30. and Wednesdays and Saturdays and a second amendment by at 2.30. J defeated by 87 to 62, £500, was also rejected BAN G EE'S AMPHITHEATBE. - LADY GODIVA, at 7.0 daily, Mr. Mundella, to reduce the vote by and Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdnvs at 1.30. by 79 to 03. The vote was then agreed to, as were other ST G H HA1 , 1 ' £&? £l'£™ '' LANGHAM PLACE. - M*. and MRS . resuming, a debate ensued on the GERMAN REED. Thursday and Saturday at 3.0 ; other toys at 8.0. votes. On tho house second reading of the Commons Bill, the subject being an rPHE FREEMASON'S CHRONICLE can be ordered of any amendment, moved by Mr. Shaw Lefevre. Ultimately tho -*- Bookseller in Town or Country, but should any difficult y be amendment was withdrawn, and the Bill passed its secon d experienced , it will be forwarded direct from the Office , on receipt reading, the Committee being fixed for Thursday week, the of Post Office Order for the amount. Intending Subscribers should forward their full Addresses to 2nd prox. On Monday, the adjourned debate on the Suez prevent mistakes. ht to a close. Mr. Lowe Post Office Orders to bo made payable to W. W. MORGAN, Canal Shares Resolution, was broug at Barbican Office. Cheqnes crossed " London and County." criticised the conduct of the Government unfavourably. Tho Terms of Subscription (payable in advance} to THE Sir H. D. Wolff defended it. Then followed Mr. Gladstone, REEMASON' F S CHRONICLE are- who spoke at great length relative to the purchase. Other Twelve Months, Pos t Frco £0 13 G Six Months speakers followed , including the of the Exche- ' 0 7 0 Three Months ditto ... ,.. 0 3 fi quer, Mr. Roebuck, ana Lord George Hamilton, who all sup- To the United States and France, 4s 3d per quarter, and to ported the resolution, and the debate was brought to a close Germany, 4s 9d per quarter. by Mr. 'Disrael i in an able and effective speech , after which SCALE OF CHARGE S the House ngreed to the vote amidst general cheer.' ? ;j. On FOR ADVERTI SEM ENTS. he had Advertisers will find TnE FuEEMAsox'sCriKONicn: au csct iptionally Tuesday, Mr. Whitbrcad moved the resolution good medium for Advertisements of every iven notice of on the subject of the Government Slave class' g , cr P £°° - £S O 0 Circular. This gave rise to a long debate. Mr. Hanbnry Back£ 1 Pago ... £l0 0 „ the speakers who followed trencral Advertisements moved an amendment. Among , Trade Announcements, ki; *i rn»lo Forstcr the Attorney-General, Sir H. column, 5s per inch. Double Column ° were Mr. W. E. , Advertisement s ls Gathorne Hard When the last resumed per hue. Special Terms for a Series of insertions on James, and Mr. y. application. his seat, the adjournment of the debate till Thursday, was Births, Marriages and Deaths, 6d per line. moved and agreed to. On Wednesday, the second reading of the Electoral County Boards (Ireland) Bill, was occurrence of a second auspicious event in the course of negatived without a division. On the second reading of less than twelvemonths. tho Grand Jury Presentments, &c, Ireland Bill, moved by While this important ceremony was being enacted at Mr. J. Butt, a division occurred, the Bill being defeated by Oxford, an elder brother—in moro senses than one—of His 1S1 to 153, whereat there was much cheering from the Royal Highness, namely, tho Duke of Edinburgh, was Liberal benches. On Thursday, the debate on the Slave present at a meeting, presided over by the Lord Mayor, at Circulars of the Government was resumed by Mr. Herschell. the Mansion House, for the purpose of promoting the cause Among the speakers were Mr. Forsyth, Sir H. James, Sir of tho National Training School for Music. A meeting of W. V. Harcourt, the Hon. D. Plunkct, and Mr. Disraeli. this character, it may bo remembered, was held some time A discussion then ensued, the Government being victorious since at Marlborough House, under tho presidency of H.R.H. by 203 to 248. Mr. Fawcett then moved an amendment to the Prince of Wales, when a resolution was passed to estab- Mr. Hanbury's amendment, but was defeated by 290 to lish free musical scholarships in the City of London and 245. The latter was then put as a substantive motion and Metropolitan district. The meeting of Wednesday was hold carried. to give effect to this resolution. The Duke of Edinburgh There have been three elections to the House of Com- moved the adoption of the report presented by tho City of mons. In the firs t, Colonel Barnes has been returned for London Committee. Mr. Morley, one of tho honorary East Suffolk, in the second, Mr. Wroughton for the County secretaries, read tho report, from which it appeared that of Berks, and in the third Mr. W. B. Denison has been already 93 scholarships have been provided, and this returned for the Borough of East Retford. Tho nomination number was largely increased before the closo of tho for Horsham, in which the Solicitor General, Sir Hardinge meeting. Tho report was adopted unanimously. Other Giffard, i3 a candidate, is fixed for to-day, and the polling resolutions wero proposed and agreed to, after which tho will come off on Tuesday next. Lord Mayor proposed a vote of thanks to the Duke for his The Queen held a Court at Buckingham Palace on presence on the occasion, and the Duke, after acknowledg- Thursday afternoon. Of the Royal Family there were ing the compliment, proposed a similar vote of thanks to present, the Princess of Wales, the Princess Beatrice, the tho Lord Mayor for his kindness in presiding. Lunch was Dukes of Edinburgh and Cambridge, the Duke and then served in the Long Parlour, the only toasts being Duchess of Teck, Prince Christian of Schleswig-Holstein. those of the Queen and the Duke. Among those who have Her Majest y's Body Guard, under tho command of the given scholarships must be mentioned the Queen, the Princo Earl of Shrewsbury and Talbot, and the Yeomen of the of Wales, the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, one each, Guard with their Captain, Lord Skelsmersdale, were both the Corporation of London ten, the Lord Mayor one, tho on duty. The Chief Officers of State were in attendance Society of Arts four, Messrs. Rothschild two, besides upon the Queen, the Diplomatic and General Circles were several of the City companies aud others. numerously represented, and a large number of presenta- The Prince of Wales, in his Indian tour, has reached tions to Her Majesty were made. As it was a Collar day, Nepaul, having reached the Camp at Busbussa on Saturday the of the several Orders wore their respective last. Sir Jung Bahadoor, the Nepaulese Prime Minister, Collars. The Duchess of Edinburgh, who is now en route crossed into British territory for the purpose of meeting to St. Petersburgh, was prevented from attending the His Royal Highness and conducting him within Nepaulese Court in consequence of being in deep mourning for her territory. A picked force of troops of all arms was drawn aunt, the Grand Duchess Marie, sister of tho Emperor of up to receive the Prince, and was inspected by him before Russia. the ceremonial of the day was over. Presents were inter- Beyond all question the most interesting event in the changed, the meeting being most cordial on both sides. week's history has been the grand Masonic celebration at The sport in the Kumaon Serai during the previous week Oxford. It is barely two years since H.R.ET. Prince had been very fair, and preparations on a grand scale had Leopold was initiated into Freemasonry in the Apollo Uni- been made for a grand tiger hunt. On Monday the Prince versity Lodge, No. 357. Last year he was appointed S.W., and Sir Jung Bahadoor had great success. Upwards of 600 and on luesday last he was installed into the Chair of elephants were employed in beating the jungle, and seven K.S., there being present several Grand and Provincial tigers were shot, six falling to the Prince's own rifle. Tho Grand Officers , together with a strong muster of P.M.'s Prince is reported to be in the enjoyment of excellent and members. Afterwards the Brethren adjourned to health. We shall soon hear of his return to England, when, a banquet at the Clarendon . On Wednesday, His Royal doubtless, he will experience a right hearty welcome. Highness was installed as Grand Master for the Province Another fatal collision occurred off Dover, towards the of Oxford, in the Sheldonian Theatre. It would occupy end of last week, by which a German ship ran into a too much space to give tho names of all who were British vessel, tho Strathclyde. Of a crew and passengers present. The Officers present and prist of the Pro- numbering together about 70, little more than one half have vincial Grand Lod ge were in strong foi ce, and of Grand been saved, over 30, and amoug them several ladies, having Officers there were present Lord Skelmersdalc, Deputy been lost. Au inquest has been held at Dover, on the bodies G.M., who performed the ceremony of Installation , of certain persons recovered, a verdict of manslaughter the Marquis of Hamilton , G.S.W., Alderman Stone, being returned, and there will, of course, be an inquiry by G.J.W., Rev. J. Simpson, D.C.L., Grand Chaplain , Bro. the Board of Trade. The Franconia is under arrest, in M. Mclutyre, Grand Registrar, Bro. John Hervey, Grand Victoria Docks, and it is reported that she did not render Sec,and Sir Albert W.Woods, Grand D. ofC. Among Prov. all the assistance in her power to the disabled vessel. Tho G.MM. and •tfhers , were Bros. Earl of Hardwicke, Earl of body of a young lady that was brought into Ramsgate has Shrewsbury and Talbot , Earl of Limerick, Lord de Tabley, been identified by Mr. Boucicault, brother of the actor, Lord Methuen, Lord Balfour of Burleigh, the Earl of Mr. Dion Boucicault, as that of his step-daughter, Mrs. Jersey, General Brownrigg, Colonel Burdett, W. W. B. Lizzie Green, aged 29, who had only quite recently been Beach , M.P., T. F. Hulscy , M.P., J. B. Monckton , &c, married to an officer in the Indian army. &c. His Royal Highness having been installed, was duly Our operations in the neighbourhood of Perak, conse- proclaimed and saluted according to ancient form. Bro. quent upon the murder of Mr. Birch , the British resident, Reginald Bird was then reappointed D.P.G.M, and Bro. have been highly successful , and it is reported that severa l W. J. D. Campbell was appointed and invested as Provin- of the persons implicated have been made prisoners. Both cial Grand Steward iu place of the Prince. There next the naval and military authorities appear to have co- devolved upon the newly installed G.M. the very agreeable operated most zealously, and the duty of punishing the duty of presenting to Bro. R. J. Spiers, a splendid testi- guilty has thus far been performed most efficiently, though monial , consisting of a sp lendid silver inkstand , an album not without the loss of more than one valuable life. with tho names of the subscribers, and a purse of 500 It is always satisfactory to learn that the memory of a guineas, as a slight recognition from the brethren of the great man is about to receive public recognition. A public Province of the eminent services to Masonry which meeting was held on Tuesday, at the Westminster Palace Bro. Spiers had rendered during his twenty years' Hotel, "for the purpose of founding a Professorship of tenure of the office of Deputy P.G.M. The gift was Ancient History in the , m feelingly and suitably acknowled ged, after which a memory of the late Right Rev. Connop Thirlwall , Bishop congratulatory address from the Gr.O. of Italy was pre- of St. Davids. Bishop Thirlwall will always be remem- sented by Bro. J. C. Parkinson , P.G.D. The Lod ge was bered sis one of our grandest historical scholars , and his shortly after closed ; but in the evening a banquet , pre- History of Greece is one of the best that has been com- sided over by His Royal Highness, was held in the Corn piled by an Englishman. Dr. Thompson , Master of Exchange. Thus Masonry is to be congratulated on tho Trinity College, Cambridge, took the chair, and there were present, the Bishop of Melbourne, the Dean of Lincoln, the it merits. Spain will doubtless remember that she is living Dean of Lichfield , Dr. C. Scott, head master of West- in tho light of the nineteenth century, not in the darkness minster School, Mr. Beresford Hope, and others. It is pro- of the Middle ages. posed to raise a sum of £5,000 towards the endowment of as one is greatl a Thirlwall Professorship of History, y We were in error last week in stating that Bro. Terry Chairman needed at Cambridge. A vote of thanks to the had intimated there would be an increase to the annuitants brought the proceedings to a close. of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution. Two members j From the annual report of the Newspaper Press Fund of the committee, it appears, havo expressed an intention to that the number of new members elected during it appears make a proposition to this effect, and there is every pro- the past year is thirty-two, making a total of 337 mem- bability that the motion will be carried. bers, of whom 227 reside in the metropolis and 110 iu the country. There are 57 life members, and grants to the Bro. S. Adams, tho courteous manager of tho Royal number of 36, representing a sum of £731 were made. Music Hall, Holborn , announces his annual benefit for The stock and securities to the Credit of the Fund, b the y Thursday, the 9th of March, on which occasion a host of purchase of £600 New Three Per Cent. Consols, now amount talent will be present to give their valuable services. to £9,600, and the ordinary income is estimated at £773 2s. Bro Adams has occupied the position of manager for tho Eleven members have been removed from the roll for the last 14 years, and during that period has gained a host of non-payment of subscriptions in arrears, and four members friends who will, no doubt on this occasion rally round him. have died. A sum of £25 has been placed at the disposal of Dr. Richardson, the honorary physician, to enable him Bro. George Reeves Smith, the General Manager of the to meet any ht under his pressing cases that may be broug Royal Aquarium, Brighton, has tendered his resignation, care. having been selected to fill a similar post at the Royal On Thursday a numerous and influential deputation of Aquarium, Westminster. The directors and shareholders those interested in cotton manufacture waited on the Mar- of the Brighton establishment mnst regret this, as the suc- quis of Salisbury, Secretary of State for India, to represent cessful state of its finances, as declared at the last meeting, to his Lordship the difficulties they labour under in com- was attributable to our worthy brother's indefatigable exer- peting with the cotton spinners established in India, and tions as manager and caterer. praying for the abolition of the Indian import duties on cotton goods and yarns. The noble Marquis, in reply, Miss Emily Mott has just concluded an engagement at stated the nature of the instructions he had sent out to the Royal Aquarium, Brighton, where her reception on each India, their object being to secure the abolition of the tax occasion was most enthusiastic. Her perfect vocalisation at some fixed date, and to* introduce a graduated scale of in the songs of " Boy," " The Banks of Allan reduction in the meantime. The deputation expressed Water,' and " The Skipper and his Boy " received deserved their thanks to his lordship, and retired. applause from crowded and fashionable audiences. As her Both University Crews have been going through a severe voice is greatly improved, we hope soon to hear her in course of hard work, and if the accounts we read in the oratorio, where she would be heard to advantage. daily and other papers are to be relied upon, we may anti- cipate a very close struggle, on the eventful day, for what is called the Blue Riband of the Thames. There has been another sensation match at the Agricultural Hall, Weston THE DRAMA. having challenged any one on the following terms : " Othello " at tlie Lyceum.—" The Gascon " at the Weston to walk and the other to get over his ground in Olympic. any way he chose. These were accepted by a pedestrian IN tlio entire range of Shakspearian impersonations the part of named Rowell. Up to 10.45 p.m. on Thursday, Weston Othello is probably by far the most difficult. Wo have seen moro had accomplished 187 miles while Rowell was 48 miles to than one adequate representative of Hamlet, and Iagos of fair mettle , by tho dozen , but wo know of but one Othello, and that was Edmund the bad. To the surprise of the judges, press, and the Kean. Gnrrick , with all his genius, could never entirely surmount public, however, an announcement was made in the course ID'S physical disqualifications for tho character, and it may bo remem- of the afternoon of that day to the effect, that Rowell had bered, by students of theatrical history, that in this part, and in that been allowed from the very firs t, a start of 50 miles. of Borneo, his much interior contemporary, Barry, was more than his " Under these " match. The performance of Edmund Kean has probabl y never been circumstances, says the Standard , " we excelled, and as each fresh actor essays tho part, the conviction seems consider any further comment on the affair superfluous." to grow upon us that in this century, at all events, he never will. The elections in Franco have gone most decisively in Mr. Irving can only be said to add one moro to the long list of its favour of the extreme Radicals, of whom M. Gambttta is failnros. In saying this, however, we woufd not be understood as the acknowled ged head. M. Bulfet, the Prime Minister, was urging that his conception does not show Bkns of careful study, or rejected at each of the four that it fails to afford a large amount of satisfaction to tho audience. places for which he was a can- Tho character represented is powerful and original, but it is not didate. This and the decision of the election in favour of Othello. In the carlior scenes we missed the enthusiasm, tho hearty his Radical opponents has led to his resignation , and self-contidenco of tho soldier a3 Shakspcare painted him, and tho Marshal Mac Mahon has entrusted the formation of a character we did see was already one tinged with au unnatural new Cabinet to M. Dufaurc but the change in the melancholy. When donbts began to bo suggested to him, ho was too ready to listen to them , and long before the climax of tho play had personnel of the Ministry will be very inconsiderable. been reached the torrent of passion into which he had fallen was The consequence of all this has been a kind of panic already beyond his coutrol. The climax and catastrophe were conse- on the Bourse, and in the good City of . People quently wanting iu force and impressiveness. In some of theso are asking What next ? and there seems to be some respects tho actor may hope to improve, but wo doubt if he will ever doubt as to the kind of answer that will be given. The achieve more than un succcs d'ddime in this character. Miss Batc- status inau as Emilia was more successful, and indeed there was much real quo in the insurgent provinces of Turk ey remains, force and intelligence in this lady's impersonation. Mr. Forrester but the Porte has taken another step in the right direction, also appeared to advantage in the character of Iago ; but tho Desde- and has fixed a term within which the insurgents must mona of Miss Isabel Bateman was weak and monotonous. Tho per- lay down their arms, granting them an amnesty if they formance will probabl y draw better than Macbeth , but it will not havo accept these conditions. This must more than ever the success which was achieved by Mr. Irvine's first Sbaksperian iinpersona'ion— Hamlet. incline the Great Powers of Europe to uphold the A new drama, adapted to tho English ptasrc from a. French orginal di gnity and integrity of Turkey. The Turks are gentle- produced a few years since at the Gaitt' , Paris, was performed for men, and the insurgents arc—well , we need not de- the first time at the O LVMI 'I C on Monday last. The play ir,ay be con- scribe them. An _\tiling more overwhelming than the sidered as a semi-historical one, since several of the characters, deient of Don Carlos and notablv Mary Queen of Scots, and her romantic admirer, Chastelard , his supporters by the troops who have figured with effect in history. cf King A] j)hni-.o are personages But can hardly be conceived. Estella the hero, a Gascon adventurer, is a purel y fictitious character, aud lias been captured and tho Carlists have been defeated and fictitious also to a great extent is the story. Ttie play possesses a are flying in all directions, so that peace will no doubt fair degree of interest , is well mounted , and capitall y acted : and resume its sway in the course of a short time. This is satis- we think it more than probable that it may achieve a genuine, if not factory, but what shall we say of the following a lasting success. The hero is of course played by Mr. Seville, and telegram, tho part could scarcolv be in better hands. Queen Mary is inter- transmitted to the Standard by its correspondent at Madrid. preted with some success by Mrs. Eousby, and another rather impor- " The Archbishop of Toledo and other prelates Lave peti- tant character, a maid of honour to tut; Queen , by Miss Fani y tioned the Cortes to grant Catholic unity, and to prohibit Josephs. The part of Chastelard is rathiy weakly played by Mr. W. ii. the exercise of any other worship on Spanish territory." Fisher. We hope the Spanish Cortes will have sense enough and A drama, founded upon the novel of "Bleak House," is being per- formed at the G LOBE ; but we must defer our notice of this until neit atriotism enough, to reject this petition with all the scorn week. DIABY FOE THE WEEK DURHAM AND NORTHUMBERLAND. . MONDAY . We shall be obliged if the Secretaries of the various Lodges 48—Industry, Freemasons' Hall, West-street, Gateshead. throughout the Kingdom will favour us with a list of their Days of Meeting, &c. as we have decided to insert only those TUESDAT . that are verified by the Officers of the several Lodges. 1167—Alnwick, Freemasons' Hall, Markct-placo, Alnwick.

"W EDNESDAY . 91—Phcenix , Freemasons' Hall , Queen-street , Sunderland. SATURDAY , 26th FEBRUARY. '106—Northern Counties, Masonic Hall, Maple-street, Neweastlo-on«Tyno. E. A.—Sinai Chapter of Instruction , Union Tavern, Air-street, .Regent-street, 1274—Earl of Durham, Freemasons' Hall, Chestev-le-street. at 8. THURSDAY . MONDAY , 28th FEBRUARY. 2 t—Newcastlo-on-Tyno, Freemasons' Hall, Graingor-street-west, Newcastle- 15—Strong Man, Old Jerusalem Tavern, St. John's Square, Clerkenwcll, at 8, on-Tyne. (Instruction.) 500—Tees, Freemasons' Hall , Wellington-street , Stockton-on-Tees. 68—Royal Clarence, Freemasons' Hall, Bristol. 531—St. Helen's, Masonic Hall, Regent's-simaro, Hartlopool. 183—Unity, London Tavern, Bishopssate, E.K. 1379—Marquess of Ripon, Freemasons' Hall, Archer-street, Darlington . 1177—Tenby, Royal Assembly Booms, Tenby, Pembroke. R. A. 211—Friendship, Masonic Temple, 22 Hopo-strost , Livorpool. FRIDAY. M. M. 148—Stamford, Town Hall, Attrincham, Cheshire. 1230—Barnard , Witham Institute, Barnard Castlo. 1557—Albert Edward, White Hart Hotel , Hexham. TUESDAY , 20th FEBRUARY. 65—Constitutional, Wheatsheaf Tavern, Hand-court, W.C., at 7.0. (In SCOTLAND. stvuction.) TUESDAY—R. A —73—Caledonian of Unity, 170 Buchanan-street. 860—Dalhousie, Royal Edward, Triangle, Hackney, at 7.30. (Instruction.) WEDNESDAY—0—Mother of Kilwinning, Masonic Hall, KUwinning. 310—Union, Freemasons' Hall, Castle Street, Carlisle. „ 21—Old St. John, Masonic Hall, Lanark. 357—Apollo University, Masonic Hall. Oxford. THURSDAY—11—St. John, King's Arms, Maybolo. f '573—Perseverance, Shenstone Hotel , Hales Owen. 1228—Beacontreo , Red Lion , Leytonstone, at 8. (Instruction.) EDINBURGH DISTRICT. , 1358—Torbay, Town Hall Paignton, THURSDAY—97—St. James, St. James' Hall, Writer's-court. 1479—Halsey, Town Hall, St. Albans. (Instruction.) Shi ister-strati;. R. A. — Metropolitan Chapter of Instruction, Jamaica Coffee House, St, FRIDAY—291—Celtic of Edinburgh and Leith, p Hotel, E. Reg Michael's-alley, Cornhill, at 6.30. GLASGOW DISTRICT. WEDNESDAY , 1st March. MONDAY—103—Union and Crown, 170 Buchanan-street. Quarterly Communication of Grand Lodgo „ 541—Marie Stewart, Freemasons' Hall, Crosshiil. , Freemasons' Hall, at 6 for 7.0. ,, R.A.—122—Thetis , 35 Robertson-street. 193—Confidence , Masons' Hall, Masons'-avenue, at 7.30 (Instruction.) TUESDAY—113—Athol, 213 Buchanan-street. 1524—Duke of Connaught, Havelock Tavern, Albion-road, Dalston, at 8.0. (In- „ R.A.—73—Caledonian of Unity, 170 Buchanan-street. struction.) WEDNESDAY—4—Kilwinnimr , 170 Buchanan-street. 137—Amity, Masonic Hall, Thames-street, Poole. „ 128—St. John, Freemasons' Hall, Stiettleston. 199—Peace and Harmony, Royal Oak Hotel, Dover. (Instruction.) ,, 117—St. Mary, Freemasons' Hall, Partick. 293—Harmony, Masonic Room, Ann-street, Rochdale. „ 35-4—Caledonian Railway, 30 Hope-street. 320—Moira , Freemasons' Hall, Park-street, Bristol. THURSDAY—27—St. Mango, 213 Buchanan-street. 428—Sincerity, Angel House, Northwich, Cheshire. „ ¦ 405—St. Andrew, Freemasons' Hall, Gamgatl-road, 471—Silurian , Freemasons' Hall, Dock-street, Newport. FRIDAY—275—Shamrock and Thistle, 24 Struthers-strect. 615—Humphrey Chetham , Masonic Room, Cross-street, Manchester, „ 360—Commercial, 30 Hope-street. lilt—Milton , Commercial Hotel , Ashton-under-Lyne. „ 408—Clyde, 170 Buchanan-street. 1167—Alnwick, Masonic Hall, Market-place, Alnwick. „ 512—Thomtrce, School-room, Thornliobank. 1323—Talbot, Masonic Rooms, Wind-street, Swansea. „ R.A 116—Council Hall, Rutherglen. 1363—Tyndall, Town Hall, Chipping Sudbury, Gloucester. SATURDAY—158—St. John's, Freemasons' Hall, Busby. ,. 28—St. John's, Black Bull, Kirkintilloch. THURSDAY , 2nd MARCH. 27—Egyptian, Hercules Tavern, Leadenhall-street , E.C. (Instruction.) 435—Salisbury, Union Tavern, Air-street , Regent-street, W. at 8. (Instruction.) 12B0—Hervey, 152 Fulham-road , at 8. (Instruction.) 1489—Marquess of Ripon, Albion Tavern, Afbion-road , Dalston, (Instruction.) NOTICES OE MEETINGS. 31—United Industrious, Guildhall Concert Room, High-street, Canterbury. Metropolitan Chapter of Improvement. —The regnlar 41—Royal Cumberland, Masonic Hall , Old Orchard-street, Bath. weekl Convocation of this Chapter took lace on Tuesday last, at 123—Lennox, Freemasons' Hall, Richmond, Yorkshire. y p 249—Mariners, Masonic Temple, 22 Hope-street, Liverpool. the Jamaica Coffee House, Cornhill, E.C, uuder the presidency of the 254—Trinity, Craven Arms Hotel, Coventry. following officers :—Comps. Wm. Step hens M.E.Z., John Woyer H., J. 269—Fidelity, White Bull Hotel, Blackburn . Constable J., Thos. Wm. White S.E., Edwd. S. Norris Assistant 230—Worcoster , Bell Hotel , Worcester. 295—Combermerc Union, Macclesfield Arms, Macclesfield. Scribo E., John Ramsey Scribe N., C. R. Miles P.S. Upon tho con - 309—Harmony, Red Lion, Fareham. firmation of tho minutes of tho last convocation , tho ceremony of 360—Pomt'ret, George Hotel, Novthamnton. exaltation was completely rehearsed, Cornp. John C. Cox being can- 4-42—St. Peter's, Masonic Hall, Boroughbury, Peterborough. 463—East Surrey Concord , Greyhound, Croydon. didate. The third clause of tho first section was worked by Comp. 792—Pelham Pillar, Masonic Hall , Bullring-lane, Grimsby. Eumsey, assisted by tho Companions. Comps. Henry Wood and 1{. T. 1012—Prince of Wales, Derby Hotel , Bury. Lancashire. ' Bloomfiold were elected joining members. The ceremonies of instal- 1074—Undcrley, Masonic Room, Market-place, Kirkby Lonsdale. 1282—Aucholme, Forester's Hall, Brigg, Lincolnshire. lation will be rehearsed after tho regular business of tho Chapter on 1284—Brent, Masonic Hall, Globe Hotel, Topsham. Tuesday evening next, by Comp. John Boyd. The following Comps. 1331—Aldershot Camp, Assembly Rooms, High-street, Aldcrshot. made up the assembly :—George Newman, G. K. Lemann, J. Allsopp, R. A. 1339—Stockwoll, Half Moon, Heme Hill. J Smith, W. H. Green, G. Gilbert, H. W. Lindur. FRIDAY , 3rd MARCH. 1278—Burdett Coutts, Approach Tavern, Victoria Park, at 8. (Instruction.) Provincial Grand Lod ge of Wigton and Kirkcud- 1365—Clapton , White Hart, Clapton, 7.30. (Instruction.) bright , No. 21.—This Lodge held its annual meeting on Friday, 1507—Metropolitan , 269 Pentonville-road . (Instruction.) the 18th of February, at St Cuthbert's Lodge Koom , Kirkcudbright. 574—Loyal Berkshire of Hope, Council Chamber, Newbury. Present— Bros. James McMaldrow P.M. 41 acting M.W.P.G.M., 601—St. Jobn's, Wrekin Hotel, tt ellingt m , Salop. John Erskino acting S.W., William McHuraith J.W-, J. McMaldrow 709—Invicta, Corn Exchange, Queen-street, Ashl'ord. 1333—Athelstan, Town Hall, Atherstone, Warwick. Sec, Wm. Bell Treas., James Cowan acting S.D., John Pearson act- 1337—Chorlton, Masonic Rooms, Chorlton Cum Hardy. ing J.D., Lawrentius Noren acting I.G., and James Livingstone Tyler. St. Mark's Conclave of Knights of Rome, aud Red Cross of Constantino The R.W.P.G.M., Captain Harriott, having granted commissions to Freemasons ' Hall, Dock-street, Newport, Monmouthshire. tho following brethren, they were installed in their respective offices , K. T. Holy Rood Encampment, Masonic Room, High-street, Warwick. viz., A. McK. Milltnau R.W.D.P.G. Master, W. McHuraith. SATURDAY, 4th MARCH. R.W.S.G.W., Jas Ritchie R.W.J.G.W., John Lowden P.G. Sec. General Committee, Boys' School , Freemasons' Hall, at 4. Elective officers were chosen—Bros. W. McLellan P.G. Treas., John R. A.—Sinai Chapter of Instructiou , Union Tavern, Air-street, Regent-street Pearson P.G.J.D., Wm. Shaw P.G.S.D., Jas. Cowan I.G., Jas. flu 8. Livingstone Tyler, 11. Terry, Castlo Douglas. WEST YORKS HIRE. SATUKUAY . Egyptian Lodge of Instruction, No. 27.—This Lodge held its usual weekly meeting at Bro, Maidwell' the ': 1102—Wliamclilic s, " Hcrcnlcs, , Rose and Crown Hoiel , Pcnistonc. l.fch R. A. 308—AUiibility, Station House, Bottoms, Eastwood. Lcadcuhall-sr.reet, on Thursday evening last, 2 Feb., when tho fifteen sections were worked. Preseut—Bros. Musto W.M., Austin M ONDAY . S.W. aud Preceptor, Horsley J.W., Webb S.D., Blackall J.U., R. A. 413—Regularity, Freemasons' Hall, St. Johu's-place, Halifax. Maidwoll T.G., Grammar Hon. Sec, Atkins Treas., and nuuierons WEDNESDAY. other brethren. The sections wero worked by the following brethren : —•Salnioncse, Blackall , Collins, Lowe, Williams, Horsley, Barnes R. A. 304—Philanthropic, Masonic Hall , Great George-street , Leeds. , Crane, Webb, Ellis, Briont, Gross anil Austin. All Masouic business T HURSDAY . being ended, the Lodge was closed in ancient form. 2.19—Fidelity, Masonic Hall, Carlton-liill , Leeds. 974—Pentolplia , Now Masouic Hall , Darlov-strcct , Bradford. 1231—Savile , Royal Hotel , Elhind. Thistle and Rose Lodge, No. 73.—This Lodge celebrated 151 J—Friendly, Kings Head H¦itel , Barnsloy. its 122ud Anniversary by a grand festival and ball at tho Assembly Rooms, Campbell-street , Glasgow, on Wednesday, 23rd February, tho FltlDAY. U.W.M., Bro. G. McDonald , in the chair, Bros. A. McLeod S.M., J. 212—St. George's, Victoria Room, Uoiicaster. Bulluutinc S. W., and J. Hanbridge J.W. acting as croupiers. There was 306—A l fred , Masonic Hall , Kelsall-streot, Leeds. 521— Truth , Freemasons' Hall. FiUwilliam-!. ,.. :t, HtlcMcrsfiuld. a large turn out of brethren and their lady friends. Full justice having S37—De Grey aud Ri pon, Town Hull , Ripon. been done to the excellent repast, provided by Bros. Sinclair and Kembliijgson, the Chairman gave " The Queen " (National Anthem), SAI'UEDAY. " The Prince of Wales, Grand Patron of Scotch Masonry," and tho 303—Prince George, Station House, Bottoms. Eaitwood. rest of tho Eoyal Family (God BIes3 the Princo of Wales), He then gave " Tho Three Grand Lodges of England, Ireland, and Scotland." havo cloneit. The W.M. having been proclaimed aud saluted according Bro. G. W. Wheeler replied, as a member of the English Constitution to custom, proceeded to invest the following brethren as his as well as the Scotch, pointing out tho respective merits of the two officers for the ensuing year,namely, Johu Peartreo S.W.and Treasurer, systems, and urging on them tho desirability of emulating their D. Posouer J.W., P. Levy Secretary, G. S. Pare S.D., W. D. Biyley English brethren in tho extent of their Charities. Ho also alluded to J.D., F. Croaker I.G., A. Posenor D.C., J. Barber W.S., F. W. Sadlier the high position tho Craft had now attained , as evidenced by the W.S., G. Bilby 0., and J. Rawles, Tyler, to each of whom tho W.M. fact that at this very time the brethren were assembled in Oxford to offered a few kindly words of gratulation. Thero then devolved instal Prince Leopold as P.G.M. of Oxfordshire. Bro. Hanbridge, of upon Bro. Barnett that most agreeablo of all a Master's duties, tho tho Provincial Grand Lodge, made a ueat speech. Bro. J. Kinnaird presentation to his predecessor in tho chair of a testimonial, at once P.G.S. replied, stating that they were doiug good work ; with regard to houourablo and substantial, in recognition by tho Lodge of valuable loonevolence, they had been enabled to more than quadruple the services rendered on its behalf. This duty was most feelingly dis- amount they formerly could give to each of the calls for help, and yet charged by Bro. Barnett, who spoko in eloquent, yet just, terms of they had £700 invested, while they gave more than even the the manner in which Bro. Ross had filled the ofrieo of W.M. Bro. Ross, Grand Lodge itself. They also visited eveiy Lodgo in the province, in a very appropriate speech , acknowledged tho testimonial, which to fully see into their mode of work, and he was glad to say they consisted of a P.M.'s jewel and an ormolu clock and two vases. found nothing to blame in that of Thistlo and Rose. Bro. W. B. Ho admitted that ho had done his best to promoto tho well being Pattison then gave " The Array, Navy, and Volunteers." Ho dilated of tho Lodge, and he would certainly yield to no ono iu his auxiety to very much on the fact that, as Masons, wo did not confine our promoto tho cause of charity. He feared, however, the gift was some- sympathies to tho members of tho Craft. what beyond his deserts, though ho hoped , in his present position as a Past Master, to still further aid tho cause of Masonry. Tho jewel boars Macdonald Lodge of Mark Masters , No. 104.—A meet. following inscription:— " Presented by tho brethren of tho Lodge of ing of this Lodge was held at tho Mason's Hall, Coleman-street, on Tranquillity, No. 185, to Bro. John H. Ross, in recognition of his ser- Saturday, tho 19th inst. The brethren attended in regulation mourn- vices as W.M. during tho past year. Given in open Lodgo, 21st Feb- ing for the lato Deputy Grand Mark Master, Bro. W. Romaine Callen- ruary 1876, together with an ormolu clock and vases." We may add der, whoso lamented deceaso was the subject of generally expressed that tho clock and vases not only form part of a very graceful tribute regret. The W.M. Bro. R. Berridge opened the Lodge at the appointed of respect to a worthy brother, but they confer infinite credit ou tho hour, and amongst others present wero tho W. Bro. W. Worrell P.G. artistic taste of tho Lodgo committee who made the selection. After Org. I.P.M., Bros. T. W. White S.W., N. Ritherden M.O., the V.W. this interesting episodo the Lodge, by command of tho "W.M., Bros. Thos. Maggy P.G.M.0. and Treasurer, and James Stevens was called to refreshment, or in othor words, adjourned to a P.G.J.O. P.M.'s, C. Hammerton P.G.D.C. P.M. and Secretary, Bros. banquet, in what is known as tho Pillar room of the hotel. W. P. Collins S.D., F. H. Cozens J.D. and Organist , N. J. F. Basnet, It may seem churlish on the part of a guest to quarrel with his fare, I.G., G. Yaxley D.C., G. W. Verry W.M. Temple Mark Lodge W.S., but we havo been present at many a better, though not moro costly, J. Close C.S., W. C. Hales, J. K. Pitt , H. F. Partridge, J. F. Honey, banquet, in spite of the French menu we found on the table before us; F. G. Raggett, J. R. Williams, H. H. Cook, W. Grant, &c. There nor, considering the laxity of attendance, are wo any wise surprised wero no visitors on this occasion, and the business was not so heavy that the Athelstan and, we believe, other Lodges should have forsaken as usual in this Lodge. Bro. Edwin Frost, of No. 1347, was duly ad- the Terminus Hotel for other quarters. Bo this as it may, tho ban- vanced with full and perfect ceremonial. The W.M. offered his ser- quet passed off very well, and when the cloth was removed and the vices as Steward at the forthcoming festival of the Mark Benevolent columns charged, the W.M., in a few happy sentences, proposed tho Fund, an offer which was cordially accepted, with promises of sup- first toast, " The Queen and tho Craft." Bro. Bilby then sang with port. The Lodgo was closed, aud tho brethren adjourned to refresh- admirabl e spirit the national anthem. Tho toast of tho M.W.G.M. ment. The customary toasts were severally proposed and responded " H.R.II. tho Princo of Wales " was then given , Bro. Barnett express, to, the only ono requiring special mention being that of the Deputy ing his firm belief that His Royal Highness on returning to England Grand Mark Master and the Past and Present Officers of Grand Mark would, as far as the onerous duties of his high rank would enable Lodge, in response to which Bro. Maggy feelingly alluded to tho loss him, exhibit actively that deep interest in Freemasonry ho was known tho Order had sustained by tho death of Bro. Callonder, whoso good to take in all its proceedings. Bro. Hubbard saug " God Bless tho works, both in Craft and Mark Masonry, wero so generally recognised Princo of Wales." This was followed by tho toast of tho P.G.M., tho both in the metropolis and in his large and important province. In the AV.M. enlarging on tho distinguished merits of tho Earl of nobleman about to bo appointed iu his stead , Bro. Maggy hailed an Carnarvon , both as a statesman aud a Mason . Bro.K. P. Albert A.G.P. influential addition to the future prospects of the Mark Degree, and briefly but appropriatl y responded to the health of tho " Tho Deputy having further expressed his conviction of tho earnestness with which Grand Master and Grand Officers." Bro. Harris said a few words iu the officers of the Grand Lodge endeavoured to perform their dutv to acknowledgment of his health as an Initiate. With the toast of" I ho tho Order, thanked tho brethren iu the name of his colleagues present Visitors ," whoso presence was acknowled ged in a few complimontiy for tho compliments the W.M. had paid to them. Charity was not terms, was associated the name of Bro. Dodson W.M. ISO, Joppa. When forgotten , and on tho toast of " The Mark Benevolent Fund " being ho had said his say, Bro. Blum W.M. 1017 (Montcfiorc) expressed tho responded to, the offered Stewardship of the W.M. was gratefull y very great pleasure he felt at having assisted at the Lodgo meeting acknowled ged. The very enjoyable evening was enlivened by some and banquet , offering at tho same time a few words to a similar purport capita] songs, Bro. Cozens presiding with his usual ability and urbanity on behalf of Bro. llegon, of Vionna, who was unable to express himself at the pianoforte, and was brought to a close at a reasonable hour by adequatel y in the English language, but who was nevertheless the Tyler's toast. anxious to record his pleasure at being present. Bro. Cohen W.M. 205, also responded to the same toast. Tho I.P.M. then proposed Lodge of Prudent Brethren, No. 145.—The first meeting the health of the W.M., antici pating that the Lodge would flourish of this Lodge, since the Centenary Festiva l , was held on Tuesday, under his rule, and that at tho end of his year of office , when the W.M. 22nd inst., at Freemasons' Hall, Great Queen-street, Bros. E. H. vacated the chair in favour of another member, the condition of tho Thiellay P.G.P. Middlesex W.M., Moults S.W., Haslett J.W., John Lod go would be as prosperous, or if not more prosperous than before Boyd P.G.P. Treas., G. S. States P.G.S. Sec, Manby Asst. Sec , The W.M. replied that he confidentl y relied on the brethren for their Hughes S.D., Leggott J.D., Lewis I.G., Lyster D.C., and Bros. F. support in the fulfilment of his arduous duties. He know that Chinnery, lalbot, Chcrcr , Taylor, Wood , Cufl'al , Lister and P.M.'s reliance would not be misplaced , and though ho could not command Bros. G. Purkess I.P.M. and J. Bull. The Lodgo was opened, aud the success, ho hoped that by the aid of the G.A.O.T.U. he should realise minutes were confirmed. Bro. A. Mcars was impressively initiated the belief of Bro. Ross, aud that his successor would find the condi- by tho W.M., and Bro. G. Pnrkess, by tho courtesy of the W.M., tion of the Lodge to the full as satisfactory as it was now when ho raised Bros. Hill, Rees, Curtis, Deares and Sims. A voto of thanks was entering on his year of office. Before sitting down tho W.M. was unanimously accorded to Bro. John Boyd P.M. P.G.P., and re- proposed tho health of the I.P.M., who responded briefl y. Then fol. corded on the minutes, for the services rendered by him on all lowed the toast of the P.M.'s, to which Bro. M. Harris replied, and occasions to the Lodge, more especially for his exertions in connexion then that of " Tho Tranquillity Benevolent Fund ," which was ac- with the Centenary Festival, every detail of which was efficientl y knowledged by Bro. Saul Solomon on behalf of tho Trustees. Bro. carried out. The charity jewel was voted to Bro. G. Purkess I.P.M., Solomon spoko well to the point, drawing special attention to tho for having served two Stewardships for the Royal Masonic Benevo- fact that the relief administered was so administered in secret, tho lent Institution. Votes of thanks were carried to Bro. Read for his names of the recipients never uuder any circumstances beinn- artistic production of the initiation cards and menus, and also to Bro. divulged. During a brief interval of rest, a sum of fifteen-and-a-half J. Wills. F.H.S., for the floral decorations. Bro. H. 1. •:¦ ketts was guineas was subscribed to this Fund. Then Bros. Peartreo and proposed as an hon. member. The Lod go was then closed, there being Posener acknowledged the toast of " Tho Treasurer , Secretary, Senior no banquet. aud Junior Wardens, and the rest of the Officers," Bro. Pare as S.D. not rising to speak, as what tho Peartreo said would not unnatural ly Tranquillity Lodge, Ho. 185. — There was a goodly bo endorsed by the Pave. Bro. Bilby, however, spoke at length , muster of members, and not a few visitors present at 3 p.m. recording a very interesting experience of his own in Masonry, which on Monday , at the City Terminus Hotel , Cannon-street , when occurred years since iu the West Indies. " The Tyler 's toast " liaviii" the Lod ge was opened in duo form by Bro. John II. Ross W.M. been duly honoured , the Lodge was closed , aud after cofl'eo and leave- A ballot having been held for Mr. X. Harris, and having been declared taking, the brethren dispersed to their several homes. The followiu" satisfactory , I he W.M. vacated the chair in favour of Bro. M. Harris, is a list of tho visitors present, namely :—Brothers J. Harris one of the oldest P.M.'s of the Lodge , :> , . "lierthat the latter might have Kegeii , Vienna , Albert A.G.P., Hudson 12, Andrew 25, Daniel thop lcusii rc of initiating hisyiuuigest s.iu into Masonry . The ceromouy J.W . (15. Stuart P.M. HI, Barks 111 , Grant 115, Zimmerman wn.s tnnst abl y performed , and , considering that Bro. Harris, as we W.M. 180 , Bensor 102, Cohen P.M. 205, Jacobs W.M. 205, Bum- wero informed , had not fined the oHice for , stead P.M. 5-IS, Hamilton F.M. 551, Parker 019, C. Harris 8S9 the space of fifteen years ' we cannot, withhold from him our very warm congratulations. Stone SS9, Blum W.M. 1(117. Pollitzer P.M. 1017, Bi-ahani P.M. 1022 Towards th'- important hour of five , other members flocked in in con- Ilerold 105(» , Corner S.W. 11.39, Moss 11S5, Perrv W.M. IIS5, Holland siderable numbers, and tho report of the auditors having been road 12IG , Jckcll W.M. 1311) , AVillard 1319 , Abbott 1385, Suncycr 152 1, and agreed to. and Bro. Bilby O. having congratulated the Lod ge on In the intervals between the toasts, several songs aud glees were tlieincreasinganiouiitof i heir Benevolent Fund , thocercinonv of instill- snug, Bros. Child and Ross being the soloists, while Bros. Pony, ing Pro. J. I). Barnetf, W.M. Mlect , into the chair of K.S. was begun. Child , Moss and Hubbard sang tho glees, which included By C'elia' ' s For tlii:-! purpose Bro. Constable P.M took the chair, and if we say that Arbour and the Chafer. - . This part of the evening's proceedings he performed this duty with all his wonted ability , our readers will be afforded all present the most extreme pleasure. Bro. Child's satisfied that it was cloue aa few other members of tlie Craft could icucleriug of "Sail ? ia out' Alley " was simply charming, wbilo the others who, we believe, had never sung together before, and had not Lodge, ho was sure, wonld havo reason to bo proud of him. The rehearsed for this occasion, wero equally successful. W.M., in a few, but appropriate words, responded to tho toast, and then proposed the toast of the Past Masters. Bro. James Weaver, Confidence Lodge of Instruction , No. 193.—This Lodge P.M. and Secretary, had always discharged his duties to their satis- held its usual meeting on Wednesday, tho 23rd of February, at Masons' faction ; anotherold and valued P.M. was also among thorn. Ho alluded Hall Tavern, Masons' Avenue, Basingha'd-street. Prosont—Bros. D. to Bro. Hurlstono, who, ho hoped , might be spared many years to Posener W.M., Blackall S.W., Croaker J.W., J. K. Pitt Sec, J. Con- rank among their number. Tho toast was responded to, and Bros, stable Treas., Hollands S.D., Ockonden J.D., Tollis I.G., Christopher Lancaster and H. M. Levy, P.M. 188 , responded for tho visiting Tyler. P.M.'s Bros.E. Gottheil Precep tor, Bloomfiold, Ross, and a full brothron. Tho brethren then separated , after passing a very enjoy, Lodgo of brothren. Business—After the opening of tho Lodge, the ablo evoning. Bro. Walkor gave a capital recitation. Tho usual proceedings as to tho confirmation of minutes, and tho rest of W.M. related somo interesting anecdotes. Bro. Blakemore and the otooteras boing disposed of, the first and third ceremonies wero ably others also contribnted to tho harmony. Tho visitors wero Bros. H. rehearsed by tho W.M., Bros. Trigg and Gomm acting as candidates. J. Brown 871, S. Kingston 1269, J. W. Baldwin P.M. 1243, Lancaster Tho Charity Association connected with this Lodge will draw to a 1287, W. K. Mackenzie, aud II. M. Levy P.M. 188. close in March noxt, tho ever active Bro. Constablo is about to com- mence Association No. 2, for which a nucleus of names havo already St. Oswald Lodge, No. 1124. —This Lodge held its regular been given in. Brethren who prefer obtaining Life Governorships by meoting on Monday, the 7th of February, at Oswestry. Present— the payment of easy installments, rather than paying a lump sum, Bros. John Thomas W.M., W. Burton S.W., Rev. P. G. Bentley Chap, havo now a good opportunity. No. 1. Association will vory shortly lain, W. H. Spaull Secretary, Edward Oswoll Treasurer, 11. C. Cor. have paid to tho Institutions no less a sum than GOO guineas—no field S.D., Rev. A. L. Taylor J.D., W. F. Rogers Steward, F. Chaplin dispicablo amount, considering that it has been collected , at Is per I.G., Crowther Tyler. P.M.'s Bros. A. Walker, John Morris, G. weok, in less than four years. There aro many of these socioties in Williams, C. W. Owen. Visitors—Bros. Rowland, Venables, W. London, all of which deserve to bo well supported. By tho proposi. Spraggons. Business—The Lodgo was opened, and a ballot was tion of Bro. Gottheil , which was seconded by tho J.W., Bro. Blackall taken for Mr. Luke Blackwell, which was found unanimous. Tho Bye. was oleoted to preside at the noxt meeting. This brother has, in a laws of tho Lodge were read. This being his Mother Lodge, it was comparatively short timo, made considerable progress in tho know, decided that a congratulatory address bo sent to Lord Harlech, on his lodge of tho ritual, which ho works with fluency aud remarkable elevation to tho peerage. Bro. W. H. Spaull Prov. Grand See. was oorreotness. Brethren desirous of instruction oannot do better than requested to attend tho Festival of tho Royal Masonio Institution for attend this Lodge, in which so many havo attained unsurpassed pro- Boys as Steward, and Bro. Ehvood Prov. Grand D. of C. the Royal ficiency. Masonio Institution for Girls.

—The installation meeting of thfg Union Lodge No. 332,—This Lodge held its regular fort- Era Lodge, No. 1423. , Lodge was held on Saturday, the 12th inst., at the King's Arms nightly meeting in tho Hall, 170 Buchanan.street, on Monday, Feb. W. Baldwin W.M., ruary 21st. In tho unavoidable absence of Bro. McKirdy tho R.W.M., Hotel, Hampton Court, Bros. J. E. H. Thiellay S.W., J. B. Lang T. J. Sabine P.P.G.S.B. Middlesex P.M Bro. J. B. MoNair I.P.M. opened the Lodgo, and there being ono ley J.W., . Treasurer F. Walters P.P.G.P. Middlesex Secretary, E. W. Devereux gentleman proposed and accepted for initiation, he received tho , E.A. degree in the careful way in which Bro. MoNair always works. S.D., S. Woolf J.D., A. F. Loos I.G., B. Wright D.C., and P.M.'s J. T. Moss P.P.G.R. Middlesex H. A. Dubois P.P.G.A.D.C. Middle, Tho R.W.M. having now arrived, he assumed the chair, and the com. , sex and W. Hammond P.G.J.D. Middlesex. The Lodgo was opened mittee appointed to see to the pecuniary wants of a now hall, made , , their report, and had tho matter remitted back to them to make and the minutes were confirmed. Bro. G. S. Elliot 749 wa3 elected a further enquiries. joining member. Bro. J. T. Moss P.M. then iuitiated Messrs. Win. gate and Beckwith into tho Order. A board of installed Masters was formed, and Bro. James Baxter Langley, W.M. elect, was presented Athol Lodge , No. 413. —This Lodgo held its regular meeting to tho Lodge and installed by the retiring W.M. in a very perfect on Tuesday, 22nd February, , at 213 Buchanan-street. The chair was manner. Tho W.M. then invested tho officers :—E. H. Thiellay taken by tho R.W.M. Bro. J. Lonttit , who was supported by Bros. P.A.G.P. Middlesex S.W., T. J. Sabine P.P.G.S.B. Middlesex J.W., J. Nellin S.M., Bakare D.M., Leids S.W., Holmes J.W., Graham Sec H. A. Dubois P.P. A.G.D.C. Middlesex Treasurer, F. Walters P.P.G.P. retary, Agnew Treasurer, J. Wallace I.P.M., and tho whole of the Middlesex Secretary (for the 4th time), E. W. Devereux S.D., other office bearers. An application was read from Mr. George Sword , S. Woolf J.D., A. F. Loos I.G., J. Mason Organist, B. Wright Asst aud at the request of the R.W.M. ho . was initiated by Bro. J. Annand. Secretary, J. Johnson D.C., M. Underwood W.S., H. Faiji C.S. and Tho Lodgo having beon raised , Bro. Louttit passed Bro. John Thorn J. Gilbert P.G.T. Middlesex Tyler. A vote of thanks was accorded to to the 2nd degree. Amongst the Visitors present were tho Rev. J. the W.M., and recorded on the minutes, for tho able manner he had Rice, of Acacia Lodge, 225 I.C., J. Fergerson R.W.M. 116 , J. Mel- performed tho ceremony of installation. A notice of motion was given ville 173, J. H. Wood R.W.M. 335, R. Currio and G. W. Wheeler 73. to present £31 10s to the three Masonic Charitio3, and a ten guinea jewel to be presented to tho Secretary. A very elegant gold P.M.'s Wiltshire Lodge Of Fidelity , No. 663.—This Lodge held jewel was presented to tho retiring W.M., for the services rendered by its regular monthly meeting on Thursday, the 17th of February, at him to the Lodge during his year of office. There wero several pro. tho Town Hall , Devizes. Present—Bros. F. B. Cox W.M., J W. Bur- positions for initiation. Tho new bye-laws were passed. The Lodge man, M.D., S.W., William Nott P.M. Sec, D. A. Gibbs P.M. Treas., was then closed, and a sumptuous banquet followed. Tho visitors W. H. Burt S.D., H. Howse J.D., S. Badham Org., W. Day Steward. were Bros. A. G. Dodson W.M. 188, J. Hawker P.M. 871, M. A. Loch- P.M.'s Bros. H. J. Ward I.P.M., , the Rev. H. Richardson, M.A., Chap head 871, T. Kingston W.M. 862, B. Stead 813, T. Painter P.M. 749, lain , J. 11. Chandler, &c. Business—Ballots were taken for two H. R. Harker 76, J. M. Kendor 1512, T. W. Clark 1342, J. W. Hiscoi candidates for initiation , Mr. G. S. A. Way Ion (son of one of the 1512 , &c. earliest members of tho Lodgo) and Mr. W. H. Bush , which proved unanimous in both instances, and they being in attendance , wero suc- Peokham Lodge, No. 1475. —Tho second installation meet, cessively initiated by tho W.M., the charge being subsequently ing of this Lodge was held at the Surrey Masonic Hall on Thursday, delivered by the Secretary, Bro. Nott P.M. Tho Charity bag was the 17th inst. The brethren assembled at tho somowhat early hour afterwards sent round in favour of the Assistant Tyler, who is of four o'clock, and at onco proceeded to the first business on the sum- extremel y ill, and the appeal proved vory successful. mons, viz. : The confirmation of the minutes of the previous regular meeting of the Lodge, and those of a Lodgo of Emergency, which a Dalhousie Lodge of Instruction , No. 860.—The regular pressure of business had rendered necessary. This having been done meeting of tho abovo Lodgo wa3 held at tho Royal Edward, Triangle, in the usual manner observed amongst Masons, the principle bnsi Hackney, on Tuesday last, 22nd February. Present—Bros. Perrin ness of tho evening was proceeded with. The S.W., Bro. Walter W.M., Cambridge S.W., Smith J.W., Wosley S.D., Johnson I.G. Charles Canton, was presented to Bro. J. T. Dalby, the retiring W.M., Wallington Preceptor, also Bros. Allen. Barker, &c. Tho W.M. as tho brother who had been selected to preside over the Lodge during worked tho three degrees in a very steady and ablo manner. Bro. the ensuing year, and Bro. Dalby only expressed the sentiments of Cambridge was elected W.M. for tho ensuing week. Lodge was then every member of the Lodge when he declared himself " heartily re- closed with prayer. On Thursday, the 7th March , the annual supper in joiced at the selection made." The customary ceremony was then connection with this Lodge of Instruction will take place, at seven gone through by Bro. Dalby, whose rendering of the installation was o'clock. perfect, both as regards ritual and elocution, and at the completion of the charges he received his just reward in tho unanimous plaudits of Whittmgton Lodge, No. 862.—The regular meeting of the large assemblage of brethren. Having been duly installed, Bro. this Lodge was held on Monday, the 21st inst., at Anderton's Hotel, Canton proceeded to invest his officers , who, it may be stated, wero Fleot-street. Present—Bros. T. Kingston W.M., Walker S.W. , appointed in rotation , viz. : Bros. Duck S.W., Bro. Stephens J.W., Walmisloy as J.W., Jas. Weaver P.P.G.O. Secretary, Blakemore J.D. Harvoy S.D., Jackson J.D. Tho only appointmont vacant, that of Middlesex P.M., C. Roberts as I.G., S. Godden W.S., and Past I.G., was conferred upon Bro. Mnrley, and those of Treasurer and Master-3 Bros. Hurlstono, Pate, Brown , Sedgwick, F. H. Roberts, Secretary continno to bo held by Bros. Warron P.M., and Gompertz Ross, W. Devine, &c. Tho Lodge was opened , and the minutes were P.M., whose services on behalf of the Lodgo have not failed confirmed. Bros. Collinson and Brown were raised to the third to obtain the recognition they have deserved. In fact, the degree. Bro. Walker was elected trustee to the Benevolent Fund. announcement by tho W.M. of tho brethren appointed to offico The W.M. gave notice of motion for the revision of the bye-laws. was in each instance received with hearty and unanimous ex. Two gentlemen wero proposed for initiation at the next regular pressions of approbation. The ceremonies of installation and in- meeting. The Lodgo was then closed. Although no banquet was vestiture were presided over by Bro. David Rose P.M., who holds announced, the W.M., in a spiri t of liberality, provided a very good the office of D.C. in this a3 well as in several other Lodges. The and substantial supper. He proposed tho usual loyal toasts. The newly installed W.M. commenced the duties of his exalted position Prince of Wales was upholding the dignity of this great country in by initiating into the " mysteries and privileges of ancient Free- India, and every Mason and loyal subject would wish to see him masonry," Messrs. Dalley, Messum and Smithers, and although ex- return to his native country in renewed health. Bro. Walker S.W. hibiting some tokens of the nervousness incidental to a first ap- said he had great pleasure in proposing the toast of the W.M. He pearance in the chair, he delivered the ritual in a manner which was one whom all respected. He had but recently occupied the proved that he intends to sustain the character the Pockham Lodgo chair, but he had shown them what his capabilities were, and at the has gainod for the perfection of its working. The Lodge was then expiration of his year of office the brethren of the Whittington closed in clue form, and the brethren proceded to the discussion, of an xcellent banquet. The nsual toasts wero proposed and duly .the Visitors was responded to by Bros. J. Haywood W.M. 946 and honoured , and Bro. Dalby the I.P.M. was presented with a ten Smith, Perfect Ashlar, both of whom congratulated tho brethren on guinea Past Master's Jewel as a token of tho brethren's recognition the selection they had mado. The toast of the Officers followed, of the valuable services he has rendered to the Lodgo during bis year which was severally responded to, and tho Tyler's toast concluded a of office. Tho proceedings wero enlivened by tho vocal displays of very harmonious evening, interspersed with songs and recitations by several brethren, whose efforts were, however, to somo extent, re- Bros. Smith and several other brethren. strained by the absence of a piano, a defect which will doubtless be remedied at future meetings of tho Lodge. In conclusion, it may be Gladsmuir Chapter, No. 1385.—Tho installation meeting remarked, that the Peckham Lodgo, which has just commenced the of this Chapter was held on Thursday, tho 17th February, at the third year of its existence, has thus far shown remarkable prosperity. Red Lion Hotel, Barnet. Present—E. Comps. T. S. Carter Prov. G.N. It numbers on its books sixty subscribing and two honorary M.E.Z., J. Lowthin Prov. G. 2nd A.S. H., W. Cutbush J., J. R. Cocks members, no less than twenty gentlemen having been initiated during Prov. G.J. S.E., J. Terry Prov. G.D.C. P.Z., G. W. Verry P.Z. Prin. tho past twelve months. Among the numerous visitors wore Bros. Soj., and Comps. Hay ward Edwards S.N., J. Livingston 1st A.S., Allan C. Wylie W.M. 8G9, S. H. Wagstaff P.M. 1216, Henry W. Gom- Booth 2nd A.S., .7. E. CussansM.C, J. W. CrutchStoward, J. Pnrrott, pertz S.D. 1364, Dann P.M. 72, Henry Moore P.M. 73. Chas. F. W. Marks, It.. Fisher Young and J. Cutbush. Visitor—E. Comp. Hogard P.M. 265, G. Edmonds P.M. 975, Smith P.M. 1172, Rey- W. B. Heath P.Z. No. 22. Tho business of the Chapter was to instal nolds 169, Jas. Garner S.D. 975, J. Drew J.D., 1261, &c, &o. the Principal s and induct the officers for the year ensning. E. Comp. Terry, in his usual efficient manner, acted as installing officer , and installed E. Comps. Lowthin M.E.Z., W. Cntbnsh II. and Hayward Metropolitan Lodge, No. 1507.—Tho regular meeting of Edwards J. Tho following Comps. were inducted officers : Comps. this young and flourishing Lodgo was held on the 18th inst., at tho Cocks S.E., Verry S.N., Livingston Prin. Soj., Booth 1st A.S., Cnssana Metropolitan Club, 269 Pentonville-road , King's Cross. Present— D.C., R. Fisher Young Steward. Comp. Goddard was re-elected Bros. J. Michael W.M., Jas. Willing Jan. I.P.M., Timms P.M. 177 Janitor. Tho M.E.Z. presented E. Comp. Carter, tho 1st Z. of the Williams S.W., Kingham J.W , Scales S.D. Sec, , Side J.D., Stiles Chapter, with a very handsome Past Principal's jewel, made by and Bros. Read Solomon I.G., Daley Tvler, , , Cheek, Carter, Rogers, Comp. Lamb, which had been subscribed for by the members of the Jones Simond Cavet Clarko, Cadett, H. Stiles , , , Colls, Gilbert, Chapter, for which Comp. Carter thanked them, Bnnkell, Easey, &e. The business commRnced with the usual pre. liminaries. Bros. A. Vanderpump, II. Scales, and P. Vanderpnmp were raised to the 3rd degree. Bros. Edward s, Ovens, Morgan , Raney, Clark and Greenslade wero passed to tho 2nd degree, and MessTS. Brooker, Robins, Van Camp, and Frith wero impressively PBOVINCE OE HAMPSHIRE AND ISLE OF initiated into the Order by the W.M., whose perfect working was fully appreciated. Tho Lodge was then closed, and tho usual banquet fol - WIGHT. , provided b Bro. Cox. The W.M. presided lowed y , and gave the SUDDEN DEATH OP THE SENIOR GRAND WARDEN . usual loyal and Masonio toasts. In speaking of that of tho I.P.M., the W.M. impressed on the brethren the necessity of their regular attend- THE brethren of this province have just met with a very heavy ance. They would then he competent to judge of tho capabilities of loss in tho death of Bro. Samuel Darley Forbes, ono of the tho W.M. whom they misht elect, and assured tho brethren that the oldest members of tho Craft—if not actually tho senior—in tho Pro. Senior Warden was fully capable of filling the chair ; indeed , he vince. He was a most indofatigable Mason, over ready to lend a might say every officer was perfect. The toasts of tho W.M., holping hand to young members, and particularly to brethren just in- r Visitors, and Officers were given and responded to, and tho Tyler's stalled as Worshipful Masters. A ery few Masons joining the Craft toast concluded a very agreeable evening. The visitors wero Bros. when young mou, as ho did , evinced so much zeal and took so active a Jordan 511 , Berrie 1185 , Pinkey 177. and Harriss 177. part for a long period in promoting tho welfare of the institution. The deceased , although he had beon a Mason over 36 years, was only fifty-nine at tho time of his death, which took place at his residence Metropolitan Lodge of Instruction, No. 1507.—The the 12th inst., [after onl f ew regular meeting was held on the 18th inst., at the Metropolitan Club in Portsea, on Saturday, y a days' illness , suffered from rheumatic gout 269 Pentonville-road. Present—Bros. Side W.M., II. B. Fowler S.W., He had , at intervals, , more especially during the present winter, but up to loss than a week before hia C. I. Scales J.W., Jas. Willing P.M. Treas., W. M. Stiles Sec , J. W death ho was actively engaged in his ordinary occupation and took a Berrie S.D., A. W. Fenner J.D., J. W. Smith I.G., and Bros. H. Scales, , prominent part in the proceedings at the Provincial J. Cadett, C. Cox, W. Read, n. Child, &c. Bnsines—The Lodge was Grand Chapter, held at Portsmouth on tho 31st nit. Bro. Forbes opened , and the minutes wero confirmed. The ceremony of raising was initiated in tho was rehearsed , Bro. H. Scales acting as candidate Tho traditional Royal Sussex Lodge, Portsea, on tho 7th December, 1839, and he re- ceived the third degree in the following February. He joined the history was then given by tho W.M., for which a cordial vote of thanks was accorded. Tho 1st and 2nd sections of the 1st Lecture Lodge of Harmony, then held at Gosport, on 3rd December, 1810 , and were then worked by the brethren, ably assisted by the W.M. Bro. was Worshipful Master in 1843. He was one of tho founders of tho Jas. Willing was elected W.M. for tho ensuing week, on which occa- Portsmouth Lodge, No. 4S7 (lato 717), in 1843, and wa3 appointed sion he will rehearso the ceremony of installation. Several members Secretary. He was W.M. of the Portsmouth Lodgo for the years of tho Emulation Lodgo have expressed their intention to be present. 1844 and 1845, and was appointed Secretary again in 1847. Ho was electod an houorary member of that Lodge in March, 1S60, in recog- nition of his services to Masonry in general, and the Portsmouth Hemming Lodge, No. 1512. —Tho usual monthly meeting of Lodge in particular. He was also ono of the founders of the United this Lodge was held on Thursday week, tho 17th inst., at tho Lion Brothers' Lodge, Sonthsea, No. 1069 , in 1865. He was a P.P.G. Hotel, Hampton. Present—Bros. E. Hopwood P.M. 141 W.M., W Wnrden of Essex, and was appointed Senior Grand Warden of Hamp. Hammond P.M. 201, 1326, and 1512, I.P.M. P.J.G.D. Middlesex, D, shire and the Isle of Wight at tho last Provincial meeting, held at B. Raw P.M. Treasurer acting S.W., J. Hurst J.W., T. C. Walls act- Ryde in July, 1875. ing S.D., C. W. Fox J.D.. J. C. Jcssett I.G., T. W. Ockonrlen D.C., In addition to these numerous offices Bro. Forbes had filled the J. E. Hunt, J. Chifcott , F. W. Kent, J. W. Hiscox, T. Moody, II. office of First Principal in several Chapters. He was also a Knight Tagg, &c Visitors—Bros. Tench 511, and II. Jones 1326. The Templar, and , we believe, a Rose Croix Mason ; he likewise evinced Lodge having been opened in tho three degrees, tho W.M. raised great interest in Mark Masonry, and took an active part in reviving Bros. T. Moody and Harry Tagg to the sublime degree. Two gentle- it in Portsmouth a few years since, and also in inducing Earl Percy, men were prevented , at tho last moment, from coming up for initia- then Grand Master of tho degree in England , to pay a visit to tion , also a brother for passing. Bro. E. T. Barrett 1503 was Portsmouth and preside at a meeting of the Provincial Grand Lodge. unanimonsly elected a joining member of this Lodgo. Several propo- There was on that occasion a largo gathering ot Mark Master Masons, sitions were made for tho ensuing meeting, and the Lodge being duly and the result was a considerable accession of strength to its num- the brethren adjourned to refreshment. closed, Tho usual loyal and bers in that district. Bro. Forbes was, at the time of his death , Masonic toasts followed ; the health of the W.M., proposed, in a few I.P.M. of the Portsmouth Mark Lodgo, No. 17. The other offices ho filled well chosen words b tho I.P.M., meeting with , y much enthusiasm, as this year, in addition to being Senior Grand Warden of tho Province, did also that of Bro. Hammond. Tho brethren separated after hav- were P.G.Dir. of Ceremonies of the Chapter (to which he was ap- ing spent a most enjoyable evening, Bros Hurst, Walls, and Jessett pointed a fortnight previously), and Director of Ceremonies of the enhancing, by their vocal efforts, the harmony of the occasion. The Lodge of Harmony, No. 309, with which Lodge ho had been asso- R.W.P.G.M. (Bro. Col. Burdett) was expected , but, owing to a domes- ciated so many years. He was held in high esteem by the Prov. tic bereavement, was compelled to postpone his visit until the next Grand Master (Bro Beach , M.P.), as will be judged by the important regular meeting, which will take place on Thursday, 16th March. office he was filling in the Province. In addition to Freemasonry, our deceased brother took a prominent part in the Volunteer move- New Cross Lodge, No. 1559. —An emergency meeting of ment, when it was first started iu Portsmouth , and for many years this Lodge (which was only lately consecrated) was held on Wednes- held a commission as Qnartermaster in the Artillery brauch of tho day, the 16th inst., at the New Cross nail, Upper Lewisham-road , service. On the unexpected news of his death being communicated Bro. Walter B. Woodman W.M. occupied the chair, E. H. to the brethren, tho Worshipful Masters of the Lodges in the neigh- Thiellay P.G.P. Middlesex S.W., Simmons J.W., Keeble P.M. Treas , bourhood held a meeting, to arrange for the attendance at his F. Walters P.G.P., Middlesex Sec, L. Beck S.D., Green J.D., Hard- funeral of those desirous of showing a last mark of respect to so man I.G. Tho Lodge was opened, and the following gentlemen wero worthy a Mason. Accordingly, on Thursday, the 17th , upwards of a balloted for and unanimously accepted , and afterwards dul y initiated hundred brethren assembled , and preceded the funeral cortd ye to tho by the W.M. in a manner that reflected great credit on so young a Portsea Cemetery, where they formed up on either side ° , while the member of the Order—viz., Messrs. S. Jewell, II. Hinton , S. II. body was conveyed to the Chapel , the Wardens, two Past Masters, and Beckles, J. Moss, and W. Smnthwaite. The Lodge was then closed , the Worshipful Master of his old Lod ge, No. 309, walking in front of and tho brethren adjourned to a very excellent dinner. The W.M., the body, and the other members filing in after the mourners. The who very genially presided, gave the usual loyal and Masonic toasts. funeral service was impressively carried out by Bro. Rev. E. B. C. Bro. S. Jewell responded to the toast of the Initiates, and he, as well Churchill, one of the Provincial Grand Chaplains, and at the close the as the other brethren , expressed their satisfaction at tho able manner brethren threw sprigs of myrtle and acacia into the grave, but no in which the beautiful ceremony had been delivered , saying it would other Masonic ceremonial took place, the funeral being, at the request make a lasting impression on them. Bro. E. H. Thiellay S.W. of the family, a private one. We may add that all three of his sons then proposed the toast of the W.M., and congratulated him on tho were initiated into Masonry by Bro. Forbes. Two were present at able manner ho had conducted the duties of the Lodge. The toast of the funeral, but tho third is living in Rome. pleasure to witness the progress of Masonry in Bury Sfc. Edmund's, and it was because he felt that he could not be absent from tho PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF SUFFOLK. consecration of the new Lodgo that he had requested the postpone- Provincial Grand Master of Suffolk, Bro. tho Right Hon. ment of tho ceremony from the day originally fixed. The number of THE at Lord Waveney, held a Provincial Grand Lodge Bury St. members of the Royal St. Edmund's Lodge who had joined ib Edmund's, on Saturday, for tho purpose of constituting and conse- convinced him that the establishment of this Lodge was not a sign of Lod No. crating a new Lodge in that town, to be called the Abbey go, division , but was an earnest that tho work was still progressing, and " in tho Lodgo-room at 1592. Provincial Grand Lodgo was opened ho had no doubt that the two Lodges would act harmoniously brethren present being the Suffolk Hotel at half-past four, among tho together, and be animated by a spirit of emulation. His Bovan P.G.S.W. the Rev. E. I. Lockwood D.P.G .M., J. Hedley Lordship mentioned as a singular circumstance that during his stay W. H. Lucia P.P.J.G.W. P.G. W.M. 1008 , J. R. Thompson P.G.S.B ., in Rorno he visited the English college there, which ho need scarcely Sec, W. Armstrong P.P.G.J.D., S. H. Wright P.P.G.J.W., W. E. say was Roman Catholic, and the Prinoipal showed him a number of P.G.S., the Bailey P.G.A. Sec, T. F. Lucia P. G.S., E. J. Griffiths old archives, and , last of all ho produced ono which ho said ho Rev. R. Evans, tho Rov. H. Hall, G. Thompson P.M., W. J. Nuun, II. especially wished him to see ; and that was tho of a charit. Thompson, W. Pead , A. Last, E. G. Castledine, J. G. Oliver, C. ablo institution of St. Edmondsbury, founded in the 13th century, Lawrence, J. Shepherd, J. Cornish, A. Wobb, W. H. Smith. which had been incorporated with the English college. He told tho Provincial Grand Lodgo having been opened in duo form, tho Prinoipal that the Christian King suffered martyrdom within a few under the title named in the R.W.P.G.M. constituted tho new Lodge miles of his own homo in Suffolk, and it would give him pleasure warrant of Grand Lodge, which was read by the P.G. Sec. Tho to mention what he had seen on hi3 return to England. It was pedestal was then consecrated with tho usual Masonic rites, the corn, pleasant, his Lordship remarked, thus to note how tho stream of Thompson and Bailey. wine, and oil being carried by P.M.'s Lucia, , charity had constantly flowed from this neighbourhood , and that it after which tho An ode in honour of Masonry was then sung, continued to flow they had ono instance in the support given at , presented to tho P.G.M., D.P.G.M., Rro. the Rev. E. I. Lockwood tho present day to the Masonic Charities. In conclusion his Lordship tho Worshipful Master elect of the new Lodge, Bro. W. II. Lucia, wished every prosperity to tho Abbey Lodgo, and proposed , in and invested with the collar whom the P.G.M. regularly installed, complimentary terms, " Tho health of the W.M.," who suitably of office. The Wardens named in the warrant, Bros. J. Armstrong responded. presented and invested S.W., and E. J. Griffiths J.W., wero next , The other toasts were " Tho Charities," " The Past Masters," after which the W.M. proceeded to the election and investiture of his " Tho Officers," &c. During the evening some capital songs were E. G. Castledine I.G., other officers as follow : Bro. W. J. Nunn S.D., sung, and everything passed off harmoniously. W. E. Bailey P.M. Seo. Afterwards Bro. J. H. Bevan P.G.S.W. gavo the chargo to tho W.M., the Wardens, and to tho brethren. Eleven joining members were proprosed, and four candidates for initiation were proposed , so that in the event of their election the Abbey Lodge will begin with tho very satisfactory number, NEW ZEALAND. including those brethren who signed the warrant, of 22 members. Provincial Grand Lodgo having been closed , the brethren retired to The Companions of tho Royal Arch Chapter of Hanraki, No. 454,1. C. refreshment. A very elegant repast had been prepared, which assembled in the Masonio Hall, Grahamstown, on 23rd Nov., for tho reflected the highest credit on tho manageress, Mrs. Sparke. About purpose of installing tho officers for the ensuing term. Principal 30 brethren sat down to dinner, under tho presidency of W.M. Bro. Reece and Past-Principals Brock and Stephenson, from Auckland, W. H. Lucia, who after proposing " The health of the Queen ," " The and the Principals of tho Abbotsford Chapter were present. The Grand Master of England, H.R.H. tho Princo of Wales," aud " The installation ceremonies were conducted by M.E.P.Z. Wildman, and Grand Officers of England," introduced tho toast of "R.W.P.G.M. of the following were duly installed :—1st Principal, Comp. W. Climo, Suffolk, Lord Waveney," of whose zeal for Freemasonry ho made due 2nd Principal, Comp. R. M. Mitchel, 3rd Principal Comp. S. Bawden acknowledgments, instancing as the last proof of it that his Lordship C.H., Comp. F. G. R. Woodward S.T., Comp. D. Taylor R.A.C., Comp. had come down from London that day specially to consecrate the W. Jenkins C.S.V., Comp. J. H. Whoeler C.P.V., J. Hopkins C.B.V., Abbey Lodge, and after the banquet he would have to post to Flixtou. S. Catron T., J. Osborn J., J. Ross. Tho brethren afterwards ad- He tendered to his Lordship tho hearty thanks of the brethren for journed to tho Pacific Hotel, where a dinner had been provided by his great kindness, which he assured him thoy fully appreciated. host Curtis in his best style. There wero about 35 Companions of The R.W.P.G.M., in responding, said it had given him very great tho Hauraki Chapter and visiting Companions present.

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