CONTENTS. Lodge to launch out into large building expenses just now. Events are LEADERS 531 CORRESPONDENCE (Continued)— ¦ stronger than men , and whether we like it or not, we mayere long be com- The Grand Treasurership 532 The Junior School for Boys . J3J of Freemasons The Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution 532 The Schools Elections 537 pelled to reconsider the whole question of the location ' Hall. Records of Extinct Lodges 533 Reviews 538 It appears to us to be our surest and safest policy therefore simply to recon- Royal Masonic Institution for Girls 534 ' Notes and Queries 53S Lodge of Benevolence 534 A Protest Against the Scheme for Rebuild- struct Freemasons' Hall, and to leave to the future the things of the future. Provincial Grand Lodge of North and East ing the Temple 538 Yorkshire 535- The Holborn Restaurant 538 * Provincial Grand Mark Lodge of Northum- R EPORTS OF M ASONIC M EETINGS — * * berland and Durham j 3$ Craft Masonry 1J3S W E are much indebted to Bros. R IACH and HAWKINS for their careful com- Compliment at Bath to V.W. Bro. \V. J. Instruction 541 parison of the old Book of Constitutions with the Revised one, and to Bro. Hughan , P.G.D 53S Royal Arch 541 Masonic Presentations 53J Mark Masonry ^3 HAWKINS for his clear account of its actual history. We agree ourselves CORRESPONDENCE — Ancient and Accepted Rite 542 Revision of the Constitutions 536 Obituary 542 entirely with the conclusions of a very able paper on the " Status of Past The Status of Past Masters 537 The Theatres 542 Masters " which appeared in our last issue, and we feel convinced, as tho Omissions from the Revised Book of Masonic and General Tidings 543 Constitutions S3? Lodge Meetings for Next Week 544 very candid letter of one of our correspondents also in our last shew-j, that the more the subject is discussed the more it will be seen how great is OUR venerable Bro. Sir M OSES M ONTEFIORE entered his hundredth year the inadvisability and the hurtfu l tendency of the change proposed. It is on Wednesday last, and was greeted by telegrams and letters from all very well to indul ge in high flown language and sentimental statements members of all persuasions in all parts of the world. The Royal Family, as to the universal rights of Past Masters, but we have rather to deal with, and ever foremost in words and acts of kindness, had forwarded a message of most carefully to consider, what is for the real peace and advantage of our kindly remembrance to him , and during the day congratulations literally lodges, and the true progress' of English Freemasonry. So many are the poured'in from all " quarters of the habitable globe." Surely there is some- anomalies and inconveniences which the change will produce, that we our- thing moving and touching in this fact, and we are supplied, are we not ? selves have the fullest confidence that Grand Lodge will never now confirm with a very opportune if much needed lesson of Universal Toleration. Sir it, as alike in province and metropolis its serious consequences are measured M OSES M ONTEFIORE is a member of our Order, as we said before ; the out and realized. We invite our readers' attention to the proceedings of the " Moira " is his mother lodge, and probably no address among the many he Provincial Grand Lodge of Sussex, and the very able remarks of our received was more appreciated by himself than the one which was forwarded esteemed brother , the D EPUTY PROV . GRAND MASTER for that province. to him by that distinguished body, and of which he spoke with so much # # gratification. It is stated in the Times of Wednesday that so interested As regards the new proposal also to make lodges responsible for any claims on is our old and excellent brother still in our " Royal art, " that no later than join ing members, we cannot think that on reconsideration Grand Lodge will Wednesday, having reached one hundred years, " he tried and proved a confirm it. It is, to our view, grandmotherly legislation. If lodges do not couple of visitors who were of the universal Brotherhood. " Thus our make the proper enquiries as to joining members, let them by all means be good and venerable brother, as the crown of his many years, and in remem- pulled up and made to obey the Book of Constitutions. But such formal brance of his many virtues, receives, so to say, the sympathy and congratu- enactments are pretty certain to be unworkable, and are therefore useless lation of Humanity. and harmful, because they will never be enforced. # *# Is IT absolutely necessary to incur all the serious expense which the elabor- ** # ate scheme recently propounded will inevitably entail on Grand Lodge for THE results of the polling at our recent School Elections present .some the rebuilding of Freemasons' Hall? Is it either conducive to the comfort remarkable fi gures which when carefully analyzed deserve the serious or essential to the interests of Grand Lodge and its members to do anything attention of all who take part in our half-yearly elections for our great more at present than reconstruct the Hall, making it hold as many brethren Metropolitan Educational Establishments. In the Girls' School Election as it conveniently can ? We have said before that if we are to have a for instance there were 32,877 fresh votes issued and 2133 brought forward. scheme of reconstruction, let it be a scheme of entire reconstruction , and not Of this number 31,532 votes were actually polled , leaving 3378 unpolled , a partial patching up, or possible temporary adaptation. But such a plan notwithstanding all the circulars of the " mendicant," and all the appeals of will involve an outlay far larger than we have it either in contemplation or the anxious ; a very remarkable fact, is it not ? The eight successful candi- means to sanction, and we must, as it seems to us, accept the more feasible cates polled 18,572 votes ; the 22 unsuccessful candidates recording 12,960 and less expensive alternative of simple reconstruction. One of the greatest votes ; the highest votes polled for the first successful candidate were 3101, objections to the " idea " as now before Grand Lodge is, that it seeks to and the lowest 1682. Thus it will be noted, that the prognostications of compass too much and too little, paradox as it may seem to say so, at the prophets and the calculations of experts were alike si gnall y falsified in the inasmuch as it had been generally stated as certain same time. It will no doubt greatly enhance the value of the " take " of Girls' School Election, , y as generall believed in as undoubted , that the voting our worth y lessees ; but will it equally benefit Grand Lodge ? We doubt and was apparentl y the latter reality very much. On the whole, therefore, as the least hurtful would be abnormally high, and that no figures under 2400 were positively strain on the Grand Lodge funds, we are much inclined to think, that we had safe, and hence it was that some did not poll their full strength, and others better make up our minds to give up at once all ambitious schemes, and were greatly disappointed. We have a warning in this reality against a confine our attention to a careful restoration of Freemasons' Hall on the blind adherence to the assumed certainty of fi gures. They sometimes fail us and perplex us. In the Boys' voting the figures necessaril old ground plan, adopting all the modern systems of acoustics signally y and ventilation. It is true that the enlarged accommodation will ranged higher, and are very noteworthy. As we said before 47,769 votes not be great ; but is not that accommodation really after all sufficient ? were issued, and 29,540 were brought forward,—in all, 76,309, and of these It is more than doubtful whether in any building except one 72,429 were polled, leaving 3880 unpolled votes, a very striking margin in the theatral form , if we seat 1500 breth ren, we can hear the speeches surely, remembering the "high pressure " we are all now under for votes. easily and comfortably. We know of no similar instance at home or abroad. The 20 successful candidates put together the very large number of 52,987 In all similar large halls the strain on the voice is impossible to keep up, votes. Of these 22,411 votes were brought forward, and 30,576 actually and would be especially so in a body like the Grand Lodge. We understand polled on Monday week. We believe that this polling is unprecedented. that great objections are entertained both in the provinces and metropolis The average of the twenty successive and successful candidates being over 2600 votes. to the financial arrangements, especially the proposal to purchase the # lease * of Bacon 's Hotel. It is quite clear that we shall not come to an W HEN we hear that 3378 Girls' votes were unpolled at the half-yearly unanimous vote on the subject, and we would urge upon our authorities the election , and 3880 Boys' votes also, we are inclined to ask " what becomes urgent propriety of reconsidering the whole scheme. When we meet in of the'm all? " To what category do they belong—vo tes and voters alike ? December we shall be in somewhat a difficult position. A report is before We fear that a good many voters will not even take the trouble to sign their us , but, so far as we can judge, not acceptable in its present form. Would names, and that a great number of votes are lost annually through their 't not be better and safer policy to move to refer the whole subject back to apathy and inattention. Voting papers are sent in habitually after the poll the Building Committee, with instructions to present a second report, based is closed, and many an election is lost either by the carelessness or forgetful- simpl y on the idea of reconstructing the old hall properly, and if you like ness of its friends. improving the kitchen arrangements ? Such a course would seem to be the *** m°st simple and practical one for us to adopt, more likel y than any other THE recent proceedings at Huddersfield have been most gratifying! to all to meet with the general approval of Grand Lodge. We venture to add concerned. Bro. H.R.H. the Duke of ALBANY and his amiable wife re our opinion , that for many reasons it is unadvisable for us as a Grand ceived due homage and courtesies from our excellent West Yorkshire bre thren. Bro. Sir H. EDWARDS, the distinguished Prov. Grand Master, and world as being something else than a plain system of morality. It is not Bro. T. W. TEW, G.D. and Deputy Prov. Grand Master, and the members every Masonic organisation which can claim with justice to be absolutely of Grand Lodge presented a most appropriate address, and received a most non-political and unsectarian in matters affecting religion. We fear there excellent reply. All the arrangements at the Town Hall seem to have been is at least a certain amont of truth in the allegation that continental Free- excellent, for which the Craft was greatly indebted to Bro. J OSEPH BATLEY, masonry has not been always free from bias in matters political and the Town Clerk of Huddersfield , a very old and zealous Freemason, and religious. But no such allegations have ever been advanced, at least by P.P.G.R. for West Yorkshire. The Masonic body in Huddersfield is a impartial cri tics, against our English Masonic system. At times people very influential one, and contains among its members some of the leading have shown themselves incredulous as to our possessing any real secrets, inhabitants and some of the most respected citizens of that good town. secrets that are worth the trouble of keeping; at times they have smiled at, and even derided, our simplicity # * in wearing aprons and regalia, while at * times our frequent observance of what is known among the elect as W E are not among those who ever undervalue the need and value of. our " the Fourth Degree," has broug ht with it a certai n amount of condemnation. " Lodges of Instruction." On the contrary, this peculiar English institu- But the British public, albeit it is occasionall iven to carp tion is, in our humble opinion , the secret of much true Masonic work y g ing criticism, is always in the long run both just and generous. They amongst us, a source of Masonic sympathy, and constitutes one of the main have long known that men of every shade of politics and of different reasons why our English working is so sound and so uniform on the whole. religious faiths meet together in our lodge rooms for no other purposes That there are varieties of working, customs, and usage, Bro. J AMES STEVENS than the practice of our rites and the cultivation of social and fraternal in- will tell us; but it is a very remarkable fact, explain it as you will, that there tercourse. They know the princes and nobles of the land are either among is, in truth, little essentia l difference of working in our lodges. We are our chief rulers or simple members of the Order ; but, above all things, lad therefore to note the activity of these lodges, and feel we owe a debt of g they ungrudgingly recognise that, even if we do occasional ly indulge in " the gratitude to them and to many able Preceptors for seeking so carefully to feast of reason and the flow of soul," we are likewise unselfish enough to in vital accuracy and full efficiency our Masonic lore and our cher- maintain make annual provision for our poorer brethren, their widows, and their ished ritual . * orphan children. It may be considered boastful on our part if we point to * * the existence of our several charitable institutions as evidence of the value striking progress of the Clerkenwell Lodge must be a source of great THE of our English Freemasonry as a mere organisation of good fellows. But to its friends and founders . Under the administrative ability of satisfaction even this modest expression of self-complacency is excusable, if not justifi- BOWYER , AMES TERRY, the new W ORSHIPFUL MASTER, and Bros. EDGAR J able. The tree is judged by its fruit ; and the fruit which is produced from good brethren and true," it has done sound work in Freemasonry, other " our English Masonic tree is very pleasant to look upon. Let it be our busi- aided the Charities, and been conspicuous for a genial hospitality. liberally ness to describe, in a series of short articles, the latest, hopes were expressed and good wishes offered for its though not the least At its foundation valuable, of its specimens. Masonic career, and these have all been verified and illustrated by its The establishment of a Charity Fund dates almost as far back as the steady advance, and its praiseworthy activity . The Clerkenwell Lodge establishment, in 1717, of the Gran d Lodge of England. To the Earl of has our " hearty good wishes." Dalkeith, Grand Master in 1723, belongs the honour of having originated the idea. In 1724, during the Grand Mastership of his successor, Charles, THE GRAND TREASURERSHIP. Duke of Richmond, a Committee of Charity was instituted, and but a few years elapsed ere the necessary measures were taken for raising and ad- On Tuesday last a numerously attended meeting took place at the ministering the fund at the disposal of the said Committee, among the Holborn Restaurant, at which more than a hundred metropolitan and pro- earlier reci pients of it being Bro. Anthony Sayer, the premier Grand Mas- vincial lodges were represented, a number of Grand Officers being also ter of the Grand Lodge of England. This fund is now administered by the present, thus evincing the great interest that is taken in the annual election Lodge of Benevolence, which meets monthly, and relieves all worthy appli- of Grand Treasurer. A resolution was proposed , seconded, and carried cants, according to the nature of their several circumstances. Its income, unanimously to the effect that Bro. Horace Brooks Marshall, C.C., D.L., which consists of specially alloted fees and a capitation payment fro m every is a lit and worthy brother to succeed Bro. John Derby Allcroft as Grand registered member of the Craft holding under the United Grand Lodge of Treasurer for 1SS4, the brethren present pledging themselves to use the England—save and except those belonging to foreign and colonial lodges- whole of their influence to ensure his election. amounts to between £9000 and £10,000 ; but latterly there have been years To the majori ty of London Freemasons Bro. Marshall is well known for in which even this large income has been exceeded by the disbursements to the unflagging interest he is ever taking in the cause of Freemasonry ; but , poor and distressed brethren and their widows. for the information of our country brethren , it may be as well to state that Had nothing else been done towards alleviating the distress of our poorer he is Junior Warden and Past Treasurer of the Royal Hanover Lodge, No, brethren and their families than the establishment of this Fund of Benevo- 1777 ; Worship ful Master and one of the Founders of the Brixton Lodge, lence, we English brethren would still be justified in considering the institu- No. 1949 ; Senior Warden of the Farringdon Lodge, No. 1745 ; and a com- tion of Freemasonry as being worthy of the world's respect. But though panion of the Aldersgate Chapter, No. 1657 ; that he is a distinguished the oldest, the Fund of Benevolence is not the only one of our English member of the Court of Common Council of the City ot London ; a Com- Charitable organisations. In 1788, mainly through the instrumentality of missioner of the Court of Lieutenancy ; a Vice-Patron of the Royal Masonic Bro. the Chevalier Ruspini, a member of the Royal Household , and under Institution for Boys, of the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls, and of the the patronage of her Royal Highness the Duchess of Cumberland, wife of Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , for all of which he has on many our then Grand Master, the Duke of Cumberland , was instituted what is occasions held the office of Steward, and was this year unanimously elected now known as the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls. Ten years later, its Treasurer to the Board of Stewards at the Boys' and Girls' Festivals. sister Institution, the Boys' School, was founded, and here again the initia- In addition to our worthy brother 's exertions on behalf of Freemasonry tive was taken by private members of the Society, the earlier efforts being he has unsparingly devoted both labour and funds to Charities of a more made by brethren of what is familiarly known as an •* ancient " lodge, while general character, among which we may mention the Alexandra Orphanage, the " moderns " likewise had their School for Boys. When the two sects, the Orphan Working School, the Asylum for Fatherless Children , the so to speak, into which English Masonry was then divided, joined hands Children 's Home, the Home for Little Boys, the London Orphan Asylum , together and became one body, the two schools were likewise amalgamated. and the National Orphan Home. Did our space permit we could add con- Both these Institutions are supported almost entirel y by the voluntary con- siderabl y to the foregoing, but we feel certain that sufficient has already tributions of our lodges and brethren, and what these amount to annually been written to prove that Bro. Marshall is well worthy of the office for is too well known to need repetition here. Lastly, we come to the subject of which he has been proposed, and this being the case we will conclude this these papers, the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , the foundation of short notice by expressing a hope that our brother's life may be indefinitel y which is due partly to the enterprise of individual brethren , and in part to prolonged to the great advantage of suffering humanity . the liberality of Grand Lodge. To private enterprise belongs the honour of having taken the initiative in providing for the wants of the aged Mason b BENEVOLENT y establishing the Asylum at Croydon , and for many years the promoters THE ROYAL MASONIC went on persuing their honourable labours, not only uncountenanced by the INSTITUTION. members of the Craft, but in the teeth of very serious opposition from many of our then influential Masons. When, at length Grand Lodge instituted Though there are always likely to be many divergent opinions among the Male Benevolent Fund, the two organisations, though in pursuit of the brethren on such vexed questions as the origin of Freemasonry, the same laudable object , were kept separate and distinct, nor was it till some antiquity of the Third Degree, and the relative values of the systems which years subsequently that the Asylum for Aged Masons and the Benevolent lie outside the pale of pure Craft Masonry, there can be no two opinions bunds as established by the United Grand Lodge of England, with sup- upon one point, namely, that the great body of Anglo-Saxon Freemasons, plementary grants from the Supreme Grand Royal Arch Chapter, were and especial ly that section of it which has chosen the Heir Apparent to the amalgamated into one Institution. But, as in the case of the Schools, the British Crown as its ruler, is scrupulousl y observant of the great watch- main support of this Charity is derived fro m the voluntary contributions of words of the Order—loyalty and charity . The brethren are very far from the brethren ; and as in their case, the good work which was commenced on arrogating to themselves the exclusive possession among their fellow- a modest scale has now assumed magnificent proportions, so that hundreds subjects of the Queen or their kindred in other countries of these noble of old and indigent brethren and widows of brethren have had reason to qualities ; but there is no exaggeration in saying that no more loyal body bless the memory of the founders of the Asylum at Croy don , and the of men exists than the Freemasons of the British Empire, while none has better generosity of our Grand Lodge in establishing the Male and Female exhibited , as well in practice as by precept, that chari ty which has rightly Annuity Funds. been described as the greatest of all the virtues. It may be, of course, as Most of our readers are aware that Bro. R. J. Crucefix it was to whom was once suggested by our Pro Grand Master, that there are countries in must legitimately be assigned the honour of having established a permanent which Masonry is looked upon both by its own followers and the outside home for those brethren whom misfortune had overtaken and who, from having enjoyed a position of comparative affluence or comforyhad fallen into anything of the kind , for it is from such old records only that we can gain a state of indi gence ; but, according to the " Freemasons' Quarterly Re- authentic information concerning the past history of our extinct lodges. view " for 1S35, Bro. the Rev. Gilbert Gilbert, of the Harmony Lodge, No. I propose to examine without further preface the contents of this old minute 255, Richmond , first suggested the idea of erecting an Asylum for Aged book, which seems to have been begun by extracts from a previous minute Masons about March, 1831. The proposal at the time did not meet with book. The first entry runs thus : " December y 27th, 1743 .—An extract of that degree of favour which it merited, and four years elapsed ere it was the several By-Laws and Orders now in Force, agreed on and subscribed by again taken up by Neptune Lodge, No. 22, and then the effort was well the members of the Lodge of the Antient and Right Worshi pfull Society of received. In a subsequent number of the same Review, we find the idea was FREE and A CCEPTED M ASONS now held at the R OYAL OAK in the Fore- publicly mooted on the occasion of the Girls' School Festival for the same gate-street, of the City of CHESTER, as they appear at large in the Last year by Bro. Ramsbottom, M.P., who had filled the office of .G.S.W. in Book of Orders belonging to the said Lodge." 1820, and who is reported to have made it the subject of lament that, Then follow copies of bye-laws as follows : whilst provision to some extent was made for the sons and daughters of "Jany. 8th, 173S.—Mr. Edwd. Orme, Master. Agreed that each member shall " deposite in the Box the sum of Two Pence every monthl decayed Freemasons, none of a similar nature yet existed for the direct y meeting. Any Brother who shall call another by any disobliging Name or otherwise " " than assistance of such Freemasons themselves ; and we are told that so strong Brother or Fellow to be fined at the Discretion of the Lodge. Pocket Comp., page 17, were Bro. Ramsbottom's feelings on the subject " that he promised his per- Article 5. sonal support ," and expressed himself as looking forward with confidence " Deer. 27th, 1739.—Mr. Jno. Browne, Master. Every member, altho' sick " to the time when all the objects of Masonic protection would be associated or out of Town , to pay Two Pence monthl y to the Box. under one roof." It is added that the remarks of this distinguished bro- " May 12th , 1740.—Mr. John Dicas, Master. Brethren incurring a Fine for absent- ing themselves when warned, to pay the same next Time they appear. , a P.G.S.W. and the then Prov. Grand Master for Berkshire, " were The Tyler to ther be paid for his services and attendance on the Brethren out of the Public Stock. received in a spirit of warm cordiality " by those present, which was " well " March 8th , 1741.—Mr. Ben Powell, Master. One Shilling allowed to be expended calculated to give every assurance of success to such an institution if pro- out of the Box upon any meeting of the Brethren duly warned, if seven or more do not perly founded." Such was the effect which these remarks, the advocacy of appear. Bro. Crucefix , and the loyal supportofthe Neptune and otherlodgesproduced "July 12th, 1742.—Mr. Ben Powell, Master. Every brother appearing at the lodge that, only a few pages further on, the editor announced in the following without decent Cloathing to be fined at the Discretion of the Brethren present. words that a subscription list in aid of the proposed Asylum would be opened " Deer. 27th, 1742.—Mr. Edward Orme, Master. Every Brother going out of , the Lodge Room without Leave of the Master to be Fined Two " With feelings of unmixed satisfaction and joyful pence. n the said " Review" : " Deer. 2Sth , 1742.—Mr. Edward Orme, Master. Two Pounds of Candles to be pride, we now open a regular account to the credit of this noble tribute to provided by the Wardens to be fixed round the Lodge Room, each Lodge Night. Masonic justice—an account which, however humble in its commencement, "June 13th , 1743.—Mr. Edward Orme, Master. Any Member coming to the Lodge will, we confidently predict, hereafter vie with all the existing Charities disguised in Liquor to be reprimanded and admonished for the first Two offences and to of the Order—in the patronage by which it will be supported." And, be for ever expelled on the Third . again , we read elsewhere : " But shall we trust ourselves to speak of the " Deer. 13th , 1743.—Mr. Edward Orme, Master. Every Brother who is a resi- dent within the City or the Liberties of Chester and not a Member of this Lodge, shall SYLUM FOR THE GED AND D ECAYED FREEMASON ; we can hard l A A y when he visits the Lodge pay one Shilling, whereof Sixpence is to be put into the Box. calm our feelings in announcing that this splendid offering to Freemasonry Likewise all Foreigners.' " is no longer doubtful. Lodges have been appealed to and nobly have they It may be remarked that according to the official lodge roll of 1739 this acted. Brethren , unsolicited, have rallied round the ' Poor Old Mason' s lodge is mentioned as " 180, Horse and Man, Foregate-street, Chester," Cause ; ' his sufferings have been made known ; the standard of his hopes and as warranted on February 1st, 1738. The first minute is dated January, has at length been unfurled, and if , till now, many have ' unaided, unremem- 1738, showing that the meeting was of a preliminary nature, or, what seems bered , died,' joy, joy to the hope which pronounces that more likely, that this lodge was a continuation of some earlier lodge of "' The stone is laid—the temple is begun— which there were several. In the earliest Grand Lodge list we find between litter, Help—and its walls will g in the sun.' " 1725 and 1729 there were three lodges at Chester, theSun, the Spread Eagle, We doubt if even Bro. Crucefix , were it possible for him to revisit this mun- and the Castle and Faulkon. In the list fro m 1730 to 1732 there appear dane sphere, would recognise in the present Benevolent Institution the " 32, Pyot Bull, Northgate-street," and " 33, Castle and Falcon, Water- outcome of his zealous and persistent labours, Yet his enthusiasm has gate-street." The " Pyot Bull," warranted in 1724 became the " Double been justified and his confident prediction as to the future of the Asylum , Eagle, Castle-lane," and the " Castle and Falcon," warranted the same whose birth he was thus at the pains of announcing, has been amply year, appears as the " Crown and Mitre, Northgate-street," in the next list re alised. (,1736 to 1739.) The Crown and Eagle seems to have been in existence in (To be continued). 1740, but the name of the Double Eagle does not occur subsequentl y, so that it is possible the brethren may have procured a fresh warrant in RECORDS OF EXTINCT LODGES. February, 1738. By the way, I do not find a single entry recording a meeting at the hostelrie of the " Horse and Man." BV BRO. T. B. WHYTEHEAD. The first original minute of a meeting is dated St. John's Day, 1743, " at the Royal Oak, in the Forrest Street, Chester," Mr. Edward Orme, ROYAL LODGE, CHESTER. Master, and I may here remark that even at this early date the lodge took Cheshire, like Lancashire, appears to have been a very old centre of the lead in Chester and the county, for the Provincial Grand Master and Speculative Masonry. Colonel Mainwaring, a Cheshire gentleman, was his two Wardens were members of the lodge and, as will be seen hereafter, made a Mason at Warrington , on the border between the two counties, in were annually elected by the lodge. In fact this lodge was " de facto " the 1646, at the same time as Ashmole himself, and the early lodge lists give the Provincial Grand Lodge of Cheshire, just as at one period the Apollo names of many lodges as having existed at various periods during the last Lodge at York filled the same position in regard to the county. Mr. century at Chester and throughout that county. At present in Chester Robert Newton was Prov. Grand Master and Mr. John Browne and Mr. there are two prosperous Craft lodges, the Cestrian, No. 425, founded in John Dicas were his Prov. Grand Wardens. Both the latter and probably 1833, and the Independence, No. 721, founded in 1857. It is much to be the former were Past Masters of the lodge. The Rev. John Carmichal and regretted that old and famous lodges were permitted to expire, and although the Rev. Thomas Pollen were visitors at this meeting, and there were an others equally good, and perhaps even more prosperous, have arisen from initiation, a passing, and a raising. After this business, Robert Newton their ashes, nothing can compensate for the loss caused by the snapping of was re-elected Prov. Grand Master; Edward Orme, Deputy Grand the thread of lineal descent and historic connection. Chester is not alone, Master; Thomas Cole (previously a Warden), Master ; Charles Corn and however, by any means in having to lament such events. I had the John Rowley, Wardens ; Ambrose Orme, Master's Deacon ; and John pleasure of being present a week or two ago at an important meeting of the Matthews, Warden's Deacon. The signatures of the whole of the brethren Cestrian Lodge, held for the first time upon new premises lately completed present are appended to this minute, and subsequentl y a similar course has and fitted up for Masonic purposes in Queen-street. Most comfortable been adopted at annual meetings throughout the book. quarters they are, consisting of a spacious lodge room and ante-rooms, At a lodge held at the Coach and Horses, North gate-street, on January banqueting hall, kitchens, and lavatories. The onl y drawback to the lodge 10th, 1743, the following resolution was passed : " That if any Fellow-Craft room is that it is scarcely as lofty as could be desired, and it would have belong ing to this lodge shall not be able to discharge the duty required of been better left with an open timbered roof than underdrawn. The furni- him by the Master, shall for every fifth default be fined two-pence." ture of the lod ge is very handsome, and when the details of the decorations No meeting is recorded until March 14th , 1744, when a lodge was held have been completed the Cestrian Lodge will be in possession of a very at the Swan, Watergate-street. The following 10th April there was a meeting elegant suite of rooms. At present the sister lodge meets in another part at the Coach and Horses, and on the 8th May they met at the Royal Oak of the town , but it is hoped that arrangements may eventually be made for again. No business is recorded at these three meetings, but the Master all the Masonic bodies to meet in the Cestrian Hall, which will be by far the was absent at the last and also on the 12th August, and Mr. John Gough is best plan for many reasons. The present VV. Master of the Cestrian is Bro. recorded as *' Master P.T." The attendances averaged very small at this Chas. W. Duncan, a very earnest Mason , most anxious for the welfare of time and the entire number of members was only about 26. The meetings his lodge and Masonry in his city, and both he and his officers may be very were held alternately at the Royal Oak, the Swan, and the Coach and fairly complimented upon the manner in which their lodge is worked. Horses. The meetings took place monthly with fair regularity. On St. During my brief visit Bro. J. C. Robinson , a P.M. of the lodge and a John 's Day, 1744, Bro. Charles Corn was elected Master, and Bros. A. most intelligent Mason , put into my hands an ancient minute book of an Orme and J. Matthews, Wardens, and the meetings were agreed to be extinct Chester lodge, which has about it much that is interesting. It is in held on the second Tuesday in the month. However, on the 21st February, excellent preservation, and, like many old minute books, has been kept care- 1744, only three members attended and the lodge seems to have dropped discovered the old fully, though all too briefly. Bro. Robinson accidentally working, as the next minute is dated 9th April , 1745, when " Captain " book in a second-hand shop in Holywell-street, London, some little time ago, Newton, Prov. Grand Master, was present. Thenceforth the meetings were and at once secured it. No doubt other such valuables are to be found in resumed monthly, but the Master was seldom present, and very few similar localities, and brethren should always keep a weather eye lifting for brethren. On St. John s Day, 1745 , Edward Orme was again elected Master, candidate, was rejected with three black balls. In April it was resolved John Matthews and Chas Parry, Wardens, and John Gough and John " That for the future no li quor shall be made use of , or called for before Rowley, Provincial Grand Wardens. No Provincial Grand Master was supper, nor any allowed for in the reckoning of this society but what is made use of in the lodge room." Several military men, as well as persons con- elected. Bro. Orme appears to have been ing the more successful in keep nected with county families, joined the lodge about this time. Joseph Fluitt lodge together than his predecessor, as there were better attendances, and was Master of the Feathers Lodge this year, and Thomas Huxley Master from new names occurring it may be supposed that work was done, though of the Raven Lodge. there is no record of it at this period. The Tyler's fee was sixpence each The next entry is the minute of a " Grand Quarterly Communication, night. Towards the end of this year the attendances became very small, held at the house of Bro. Daniel Smith, known by the name of the White Lyon and King's Head, in Northgate-street," at which the three lodges and after a meeting held on the , 1 , there was a complete 9th December 746 were represented by their Masters and Wardens. I will transcribe the suspension until March 12th , 1749, when the members met at the Swan, business, as it is not long: next meeting was on March Edward Orme being still the Master. The " The Masters of each lodge returned a list of their members, which was read 29th 1750, under the presidency of the same brother. according to order. The Master of Raven Lodge acquainted ye Right Worshipful On April 16th, 1750 , the Master was absent, but a Past Master acted as Provincl. that they had changed their house of meeting from ye Raven in Cow-lane to ye Golden Lyon in Forest-street, the house of Bro. Ral ph Joyns, and moved to have his S.W., and I find a note—" admitted Mr. Parry." On the 13th June Bro. approbation of the same, which was granted accordingly. . . . He further moved Dicas was fined twopence for swearing, and a similar penalty was inflicted to have the liberty of choosing their officers half-yearly, which was accordingly granted. who had onl been initiated that The Right Worshipful Grand Master acquainted ye Masters of ye different lodges that for the same offence on Bro. Kirkes, y he intended to have a procession on next St. John's Day, and desired they would evening. There was no meeting between July, 1750 , and December 3rd , recommend it to their members to come decently and properly clothed to attend him. y recommended that each lod 1751, at which date there were apparently only nine members of the lodge, Mr. Deput ge would pay in their annual contributions to ye Grand Lodge at London, and that peace, harmony, and brotherly love might subsist who agreed to meet every Tuesday until St. John's Day. Meetings were amongst them, and then closed the lodge in form." , and the next minute is certainly held, but no record was kept of them On St. John's Day, 175 8, accordingly a lodge was held " at the As- dated St. John 's Day, 1754, when John Page, an alderman of the city and sembly Room in the Exchange at nine o'clock in the morning," the Master, a member of the lodge, was elected Provincial Grand Master, and John Wardens, and 10 brethren being present. A candidate was initiated, the Browne and Fisher Tench, Prov. Grand Wardens. At the same time lodge was closed, and " the several lodges being assembled agreeable to the Edward Orme was re-elected Master. At the monthly meeting order of the Grand Committee, the Provincial Grand Wardens waited on the Grand Master at his own House and conducted him from thence to the next March there were seven initiations, and at the May meeting 2s. £2 Assembly Room in the Exchange, where he joyn'd the lodges, and from was voted to the Infirmary. At a special meeting the same month Bro. thence proceeded in due form to the Parish Church of St. John the Baptist, Farrington presented four large chairs, and the Master gave the " painting where Divine Service was performed and an excellent discourse on the occa- and ornamenting " of them, whilst Bro. Lawton gave a " neat Bible bound sion was then delivered by our Reverend Brother Robert Markham, and in Turkey leather." upon their return from thence the Grand Lodge open'd." At this meeting Bro. Orme was again appointed Deputy Grand Master ; the Hon. In June, 1755, £2 12s. was given to Frederick William of Holzendorf , Arthur Barry, Senior Grand Warden ; and the Hon. Jno. Smith ' a Prussian and distressed brother. Visitors names frequently appear ; but Barry, Junior Grand Warden ; Holme Burrowes, Grand Treas. ; and in very few cases are the names of their lodges given. In August, Bro. J. Chas. Townsend, Grand Sec. A vote of thanks was passed to Bro. Mark- Thomas presented brass pedestals and sockets for the candlesticks, and Bro. ham for his sermon, and the Prov. Grand Lodge was closed. The Assembly Delacour gave the gilding of the same. At the September meeting " Mr, Lodge was again opened and Edward Orme was again elected Master. In Chas. Parry and Mr. Geo. Leigh were unanimously voted members of this February, 1759, one James Banks was admitted as a serving brother, or, as it was termed, " without paying a Fine." At the May meeting it was re- and paid for the use of the lod Ten Shillings and Sixpence each." Society, ge solved that " the Fine to be paid for the admission of every Brother shall be These must have been joining members. two guineas." Meetings during this year were occasionally held at the pri- On St. John's Day, 1755, John Page was re-elected Proy. Grand Master vate residence of the Master, and at one of these meetings the Right Hon. and Edward Orme Deputy Grand Master and W.M. The whole of the Lord Malpas was a visitor. I notice that separate payments were made for officers were at this time elected , and the lodge was meeting at the " Assembly each degree by candidates. (To be continued). House in Watergate-street." The meetings were regular and well attended, the Prov. Grand Master seldom being absent. At the June meeting, 1756, " Bro. Samuell Bagnall was unanimously expelled the Society for behaviour LODGE OF BENEVOLENCE. greatly unworthy a Mason." At this time John Golborne was Treasurer and Francis O'Brian Secretary. I he monthly meeting of the Lodge of Benevolence was held on The next meeting is remarkable as recording the existence of two other Wednesday evening at Freemasons' Hall. Bro. James Brett, P.G.P., Senior Vice-President, occupied the President's chair ; Bro. VV. Stephen's, lodges in the city. It was held at the Swan in Watergate-street on Mid- Past Grand Pursuivant, took the Senior Vice-President's chair ; and Bro. summer St. John 's Day, 175 6, and there were present amongst the visitors VV. H. Perryman the chair of Junior Vice-President. There were also the " Master, Wardens, and Brethren of ye Raven Lodge " and the " Mas- present— ter, Wardens, and Brethren of " ye Feathers Lodge." The Raven Lodge Bros. J. H. Matthews, C. A. Cottebrune, Henry Garrod, Chas. Fredk. Hogard, Thomas appears in the Lists as " 203, Crow, Cow Lane," warranted in 1775. The Cubitt, Wm. Mann, G. P. Britten , E. F. Storr, Charles Dairy, Thos. Cull, F. R. Spaull, P.M. 1124; Edward Ayling, W.M. ; James Cockburn , W.M. 1381; Frederick Snee Feathers Lodge is entered as " 209, Plume of Feathers, Brid " 975 , ges Street, W.M. 704 ; Alfred Avery, P.M. 619; Geo. Free, P.M. 73; Edwd. Fenner, P.M. No. 1; warranted also in 1775. Bro. Byrne was Master of the Raven Lodge, and I. Mason, P.M. 1567 ; G. Hakewill, W.M. 1150 ; Thos. T. Kennett, W.M. 1716; Jno. Francis O'Brian suddenly appears as Prov. Grand Secretary. Wver, P.M. 1314; R. G. Barton , W.M. 60; A. Nicols, W.M. 1974 ; Wm. Edmonds, P.M. 309 ; Robert James Vincent, W.M. 19 63; Stephen Crane, W.M. 933 ; Arthur E. On St. John s Day, 27th December, 1756, John Page, Esq., was re- Gladweli, P.M. 172; \V. Chas. Hall, W.M. 749 ; Thos. Markland , I.P.M. 144 : H. M. elected Prov. Grand Master; Edwd. Orme, Deputy Prov, Grand Master Harris, P.M. and W.M. 205 ; W. S. Cantrell, W.M. 1871 ; Jno. Goddard, W.M. 771 ; Edward Grisbrook, P.M. 1501 j John Tovell, W.M. W. H. Hooper P.M. and W.M. ; Bros. Tench and Farrington , Prov. Grand Wardens ; 1489; , 435; J. Gol- John Smith, W.M. 1257; Richard Trill, P.M. 1320; J. Bond, P.M. 101 ; Frederick borne, Prov. Grand Treas. ; and F. O'Brian, Prov. Grand Sec. Binckes, P.M. Grand Stewards Lodge; W. J. Cattermole, l.P.M. 217 ; j. H. Taylor, I.P.M. 6 Wm. H. Dean, P.M. ]. Pope, P.M. ; R. A. Smith, In February, 1757, a meeting was held at the Feathers, in Bridge-street, 17 7; 417S J. 1305 W.M. 13; A. W. Carvin, W.M. 176S ; E. H. Bramley, W.M. 957 ; Col. Shadwell H. kept by Bro. Matthew Brown, and in March £2 2s. was again voted to the H. Clerke, G. Sec. ; H. G. Buss, Asst. G. Sec. ; W. Dodd, Neville Green, H. Sadler, Infirmary. Grand Tyler ; and Henry Massey, P.M. 1928 (Freemason). The following minute is dated May 30th , 1757 :— The brethren firs t confirmed grants recommended to the Grand Master at the last meeting to the amount of and then proceeded with the new "At a Lodge held at the House of the Rt. Worshipfull Edward Orme, Master of £55, list. On this there were as many as cases. Two of these were deferred, the Assembly Lodge, called by the Direction and appointment of the said Rt. Worshi 34 pfull not being complete. The remaining were relieved with a total sum of Edward Orme, to keep his Birth Day, being the 29th inst., but Happening 32 on a Sunday £825, which was made up as follows : One grant of ^100 (^100) ; three was Referd . to this Day. Fifteen members were present and there was a Raising. of of " grants of each (^150) ; two £40 each (£80) ; seven £30 each £50 of At the October meeting " Bro. Wm. Pritchard was a visiting Brother (£210) ; three of £25 each (£75); four of ^20 each (£80) ; four £15 belonging to Chapman's Coffee-house Lodge In Sackville-street, London." each (£60) ; six of £10 each (£60) ; and two of ^5 each (£10). In December, 1757, we find a new method adopted of electing the Lodge, after sitting three hours, was closed. Master: "The Right Worshipfull the Master nominated the Worshipfull Fisher Tench , the Gran d Provincial Warden and a Brother of this Lodge, to serve ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR GIRL S. the office of Master for the next year, which was carrd . ' nem. con.' " On the same night Mr. Arthur Barber, a candidate, " being under age, the The monthly meeting of the General Committee of this Institution was Right Worshipfull the Grand Master granted a Dispensation for his held on Thursday afternoon at Freemasons' Hall, Col. Creaton, Past Grand admission." Treasurer, in the chair. There were also present Bros. J. H. Matthews, John A. Rucker, Frank Richardson, James Peters, E. H. Finney, Samuel St. John's Day, 27th December, 1757, marks another epoch, since we H. Parkhouse, J. J. Caney, A. H. Tattershall, F. R. W. Hedges, Secre- have a separate minute of the meeting of Prov. Grand Lodge. The tary, and H. Massey (Freemason). " Assembly Lodge," as it was then called , met and transacted some After the reading and confirmation of the minutes of the former meeting, business, after which the lodge was closed and Provincial Grand Lodge was and the reading of the minutes of the Quarterly Court, and of the House opened. Joh n Page was Prov. Grand Master, and the Masters, Wardens, Committee, and of the Audit Committee for information , Bro. FRANK R ICHARDSON, P.G.D., and brethren of the " Assembly House Lodge," the " Raven Lodge," and said that at the last meeting of the House Committee it was the unanimous feeling of the Committee that Miss the " Feathers Lodge " were present. " The Secretary by order read the Redgrave's salary was not commensurate with her attainments, and there- Prov. Grand Masters' deputation , and then the Deputy gave the annual fore on behalf of the House Committee he gave notice that at the next charge." The following were nominated to office by the Prov. Grand meeting of the General Committee he should move that Miss Redgrave's Master : Bros. Edward Orme, D.P.G.M.; Thomas Farrington and F. salary be increased from £75 to £95 per annum. O'Brien , Prov. G. Wardens; J. Golborne, G. Treas. ; and Jas. Folliott, Cheques in payment of the quarterl y accounts were then authorised to be Grand Sec. " The several lod ges were dismissed nnd the Grand Lodge signed by the Chairman. closed in due form." The Assembly Lod ge was then opened a second time One petition was received and examined, and the Candidate ordered and Ki-.li. r Tench was elected W. Master, and Wardens and Deacons were to be placed on the list for the next April election. also i-lt cli d. The Committee adjourned after passing a vote of thanks to the After February meeting, 175 8, it was recorded that a Samuel Gillion , Chairman. PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF NORTH Bro. T. Y. Strachan Ocp. Prov. G.M. suitable testimonial should be presentcd to Bros. AND EAST YORKSHIRE. „ R. B. Reed Prov. G.S.W. Andrews and Martin , as a mark of respect and esteem „ F. M addison Prov. G.J.W. and in recognition of the valuable services they had G.M.O. rendered in connection Thursday, October iSth , Bro. the Earl of Zetland „ R. A. Luck Prov. with this and other lodges of in- On , T. Walton Prov. G.S.O. struction. (Cheers.) Both these brethren had by their W. Prov. Grand Master of North and East Yorkshire, „ R. „ R. L. Armstrong Prov . G.J.O. ability and careful attention to the interests of the lodge held his annual communication at Middlesborough-cn- brought it lo its present state by invitation of the Ferrum Lod „ Rev. T. D. Nichols Prov. G. Chap. of prosperity. The brethren Tees, ge, No. 1S4S . The Prov. G. Sec. present were sensible of the excellence gathering was summoned to the Temperance Hall, a large „ D. Sinclair ot their work, and „ T. M. Watson Prov. G.S.U. esteemed Bros. Andrews and Martin according ly ; and in and commodious building, and there the brethren assembled „ R. G. Salmon Prov. G.J.D. behalf of the subscribers he asked their acceptance of the soon after high noon. There were various robing rooms testimonials y arranged for the visitors „ H. Baumann Prov. G.R. ot M. , which were the spontaneous outcome of the comfortabl , and the hospitality of G.D. of C. appreciation and respect entertained Ferrum brethren found amp „ A. S. Fowler Prov. towards them by the the le scope and was exempli- I. of VV. whole of the members of the lod in the way they provided for the creature comforts of „ J. Usher Prov. G. ge. In handing to Bros. fied G. Org. Andrews and Martin each a beautiful timep who had travelled from an earl hour in order to be „ J. F. Stewart Prov. iece and a set those y Prov. G. Std. Br. of ornaments, he expressed the hope that they present from distant parts of the province . „ J. C. Martin ... might live G.Swd. Br. long, and that the fli ght of time mi ht bring them the The Board of Benevolence sat for about an hour previous „ R. Kinmond Prov . g Brown Prov. G.I.G. happy remembrance of this moment, which must be so full to the opening of Grand Lodge, and during that time „ J. „ W. Atkinson Prov. G. Ty ler. of agreeable emotions to them. In conclusion , Bro. Terry about £100 was granted to necessitous Masons, their further alluded to the great services widows and children. Other business having been transacted, the P.G.M. which had been would be held at rendered by Bros. Andrews and Martin to the Masonic A procession was then formed in the stated that the next annual Grand Lodge corridors, and the world in general, and to the Star Lodge of Instruction in Provincial Grand Lodge entered the large hall with a Stockton. , and the annual banquet particular. (Cheers.) flourish of trumpets, and the Earl of Zetland assumed the The meeting then terminated, supported b was held at the Palatine Hotel, where a very excellent The testimonials consisted of massive and handsome th rone, y about 250 brethren. timepieces of elaborate desi minutes having dinner was served, and the attendance of brethren was , gn and beautifull y ornamented , The been read and confirmed as well as and each bore an inscription to the effect that it was of the Board of Benevolence the lod very large. The Rev. Canon Tristram, P.G.M., occu- " pre- those ge proceeded to sented by the members of the Star Lod election of a charity representative in the pied the chai r, and he was well supported by the provincial ge of Instruction and the room of Bro. other brethren, in recognition of valuable services Cumberland P. officers and visitors from other provinces. connected J. S. , P.G.J.W., who had acted for three with Freemasonry." years and who now declined re-election, principall y Bro. G EO. ANDREWS, who was received with loud ap- through lack of leisure to attend to the growing duties of COMPLIMENT AT BATH TO V.W. BRO. lause position and Bro. p , returning thanks for the handsome compliment the , J. W. Woodall, P.P.G.S.W., was P.G.D. paid to him unanimously elected to the W. J. HUGHAN, , said he should always look upon it as a great position. Bro. J. S. Cumber- incentive if indeed then moved pursuant to notice , , , such were necessary, to continue his land "That this Provincial efforts in the cause of Freemasonry, Grand Lodge views with surprise Our distinguished Bro. Hughan , so well-known as of and especially the , and begs to enter a as more suitable for his Star Lodge of Instruction. He congratulated the brethren strong protest against the Truro (now removed to Torquay, proposal of the Building Com- Scarboroug h to keep upon the satisfactory financial mittee of Grand Lodge to give Mr. Bacon X' health), on his way to York and position of the lodge, and 6ooo for his accompanied by his wife, stayed expressed the hope that it mig ht long continue to exercise unexpired lease of 5.V years for the hotel and M asonic engagements, ,to grant for a few days with their old friend Bro. Dr. Hopkins, at its usefulness and influence in the South of London. Messrs. Spiers and Pond a lease of years, thus locking 50 introduced him to the Bro. W ALTER M ARTIN in expressing up the freehold and losing control over the property for Bath, who having a year or two ago his thanks for the Lodge, No. by whom honour which had been conterred upon so long a time." brethren of the Royal Cumberland 41, him said he hoped he was elected an honorary member, thought that a meet- he might assert without egotism that he had endea- Bro. T. B. W HYTEHEAD suggested to Bro. Cumberland ing leasurable to both parties. voured to do his duty as a good, true and faithful Mason. an addition to the effect that the Temple should be with some of them would be p , re- Alter having consulted the W.M. and several P.Ms., with (Cheers.) Whilst he had been Secretary of this lodge instated and that when the present leases had expired the their assent he issued invitations to all the P.Ms, and offi- of instruction he had studied, in addition to whole matter should be reconsidered by the Building Com- cers to a friendly supper at the Castle Hotel on Saturday, imparting what Masonic knowledge he possessed mittee, and Bro. Cumberland having accepted the addition , to , the 20th inst., in honour of Bro. Hug han. These were well impress upon the brethren that Charity was one of the Bro. Whytehead seconded the motion, which was carried nem . con. responded to, and the following were punctual in attend- principal objects of the Craft. In saying this it afforded Turner, S. Mitchell, Braham, him the most heartfelt pleasure in being able to hand to The Prov. G. Officers were then appointed ance : Bros. P.Ms. Ashley, J. as follows : and Cater; Mercer, W.M. ; Ames, their esteemed brother in the chair that evening Bro. T. B. Whytehead, P.M. 1611 Dr. Hopkins, Radway, a cheque , Steward ; C. Wilkin- for twenty guineas in aid of the Masonic Benevolent Insti- P.P.G.D.C Prov. G.S.W. J.W.; VV. Peach, S.D. ; Gregory, and L. Howes, Z. Only seven tution, so that the Star Lodge of Instruction should not be „ A. T. Rogers, P.M. 123 son, P.J.W. ; Robinson, Prov. G.J.W. all of whom sent satisfactory reasons. behind in its interest in that Charity compared with what it „ Rev. H. Jackson, 566 were absent, \ Prov.D G.r- ru The chair was of course taken by the VV.M., who after had done for the Boys' School. He had also pleasure in „ Rev. Jas. Blake, Chaps. 734 j supper addressed a few words to the brethren, and proposed informing the brethren that the average attendance of „ W. J. Watson , P.M. 602 ... Prov. G. Reg. M. C. Peck the usual loyal toast. This having been honoured, Bro. Dr. members two years ago was 24, whilst in thc last „ (re-appointed) ... Prov. G. Sec. year the number had risen to M. Rooke, P.M. Hopkins explained the ci rcumstances under which he had 31 at each meeting. He „ 236 Prov. G.S.D. his confidence that the thanked the brethren for the motives of affection which had „ VV. Wilson , P.M. 6G0 issued the summonses, expressing Prov. G.J.D. and valuable prompted the handsome gift they had presented to him „ R. Beevers, P.M. visitor would be able to afford them interesting , 57 Prov. G.S. of VV. after a few complimentary re- and promised to continue in the future, as in the past, to do „ Eli Bujen, P.M. Prov. G.D.C. instruction. Bro. Radway, 294 marks in reference to Bro. Hughan and his host as united his utmost for the welfare of the Star Lodge of Instruction. „ H. I. Morton , P.M. 124S ... Prov. G.A.D.C. old and indefatigable labourers tor thebenelit of the Order, (Cheers.) „ D. W. Dixon , P.M. 161S ... Prov. G.Swd. Br. former would derive Bro. Geo. BOLTON P.M., next „ W. H. Attlay, and the expression of a hope that the , proposed "The Health 312 Prov. G. Org. residence as to enable him of the Chairman," who in suitable terms returned thanks „ G.Simpson, P.M. 1G11 Prov such benefit from his change of . G. Purst. history and literature, for the cordiality with which the mention of his name had „ J. Best, P.M. Gi Prov . G.A.Purst. to continue his researches in Masonic 5 the brethren cordially been received. He thanked the brethren also for having „ F. J. Lambert, 1010 Prov. G. Tyler. proposed his health, to which responded. asked him to preside on this interesting occasion and for On the motion of Bro. STEPHENSON, P.M., Bro. R. W. length on the the unexpected generosity of the lod Hollen was re-elected In his reply Bro. H UG HAN entered at some ge in handing him so Prov. Grand Treas u rer for the 34th substantial a cheque on behalf of the Benevolent time in succession. principal changes proposed by the revisers of the Book of Institu- reasons for them, con- tion, in which he felt naturally, as its Secretary, the warmest The R.W. PROV. GRAND MASTER Constitutions, and exp lained the gave a short address derived from interest. He should be most happy at all times to attend to the brethren, cluding by a statement of the pleasure he and mentioned that he had received invita- lod and and render what assistance he could to so flourishing tions for next year's meeting membership of so old, energetic and useful a . ge, a from the Lion Lodge, at its interests b lod ge of instruction as was the Star. (Cheers.) Whitby, and from the Leopold Lod his desire to render assistance and promote y ge, at Scarborough; but " The Health of the Stewards " came next, the toast as it was nearly 20 years since they had met at Whitb all the means in his power. y, he onl toast of the being suitably acknowledged by Bros . Scudder and should accept the invitation of the Lion Lodge. It was intended that this should be the y allow the brethren to Dilley, sen. The lodge was then closed in full and ancient form and evening, but Bro. Ashley could not of the brother to Several other complimentary toasts were honoured, and the procession was reformed. An adjournment was made separate without proposing one in honour acquaintance with his the chairman before closing the meeting favoured the to the Oddfellows' Hall, where an excellent banquet was whom the lodge was indebted for old friend Bro. Hughan, and the many benefits derived company with an eloquent recitation. The proceedings spread. There was a short toast list, which was enlivened were interspersed with some excellent b from it. songs, the pleasures y some capital songs. The Prov. Grand Master left the . 1 • of the evening being table abou t six o Bro. Dr. HOPKINS suitably responded, expressing his contributed to by Bros. Packer, 'clock, in order to proceed to his seat at Scudder, Morgan Dilley, jun. , Aske, near Richmond. satisfaction that the course he had taken in calling together J. , Moore, and Mimms, the brethren had met with their approval. Bro. Packer's rendering of "M y pretty Jane " and Bro. The party broke up soon after half-past ten. Dilley 's " Old Brigade," being especially appreciated. PROVINCIAL GRAND MARK LODGE OF Special thanks were accorded to Bro. Hollis, the Trea- NORTHUMBERLA ND AND DURHAM. surer of the Testimonial Fund, and to Bro. Thos. C. Nunn, MASONIC PRESENT ATIONS. S.W. J Bro. Geo. Scudder, J.D.; and Bro. G. Emblin, The annual meeting of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Hon. Sec , who had exerted themselves so zealously in Mark Master Masons of the above province was held on The annual banquet of the Star Lodge of Instruction arranging for the presentation and the very successful and Tuesday afternoon, the iGth inst., in the Masonic Hall, took place on Tuesday evening, the iGth inst., at the Five happy gathering which had been enjoyed in connection with Sunderland, under the presidency of Bro. the Rev. Canon Bells Hotel, New Cross, when nearly Go of the brethren and this graceful and deserved compliment. H. B. Tristram , F.R.S., Prov. G.M., who was supported by visitors sat down to a sumptuous repast, provided in a the following officers : Bros. T. Y. Strachan , D.P.G.M. ; style for which Bro. Bear has long been proverbial. The At the last monthly meeting of thc members of thc E. Hudson, P.G.S.W.; T. J. Armstrong, P.G.J.W. ; J. tables were adorned with vases and epergnes of choice Lodge of Loyalty, No. SG, now considerably over a century J. Horsley, P.G.M.O. ; J. Wood , P.G.S.O. ; F. H. Ben- flowers and ornamental plants, and the arrangements made old , held at Prescot, near Liverpool, a presentation of a nett, P.G.J.O. ; the Rev. W. Skene, D.D., P.G. Chap. ; by " ye worthy host " elicited expressions of unqualified very gratifying nature was made to Bro. John Manley W. E. Franklin, P.G. Treas.; W. Lear, P.G. Reg. ; R. L. satisfaction from all present. The chair was occupied by Barrington Spinks, an esteemed member of the lod ge, in Armstrong, P.G. Sec ; F. Maddison, acting P.G.S.D. ; G. Bro. James Terry, the esteemed Secretary of the Royal view of his early departure for New Zealand. In thc Carter, P.G.J.D. ; A. S. Fowler, P.G.D. of C; R. Masonic Benevolent Institution, who was faced in the vice- absence of Bro. John Bamford, the W.M., who was pre- vented b ihompson , P.G.I, of W.; J. F. Stewart, P.G.Org. ; H. chair by Bro. Waterman, P.M. At the conclusion of the y business from being present, the chair was Baumann, P.G. Swd. Br. ; H. E. O. Muller, P.G. Std. Br. ; repast, which was much enjoyed, the customary loyal and taken by Bro. h. J. Brown , I.P.M., and there was a large the chair, and received in attendance of members £¦ Bradley, P.G.I.G.; W. Atkinson, P.G. Tyler; Pinkney, Craft toasts were proposed from of the lodge. The presentation Among other past a manner characteristic of the Star Lodge of Instruction , took the form of a very handsomely illuminated resolution rc ^'w"- provincial officers and lodge officers present were : Bros. Captain Forbes, R. H. Holmes, which fully bears out the reputation it has long enjoyed as which had been passed at a previous meeting, as the Newcastle; C. S. Lane, P.G.D. Eng. ; W. Frampton, one of the most popular and successful in the South of following terms in which it was framed will show : " Lodge P.P.G.O. : VV. Siddell, P.P.M.O.; W. Coxon, P.P.G.I.G.; London. of Loyalty, No. SG. At the regular lodge meeting held at ERRY Prescot R- B. Reed, P.P.M.O. ; J. S. Cumberland, P.S.G.W. N. In proposing the toast of the evening, Bro. T spoke , on the 13th day of September, 1S83, it was and E. Yorks; R. A. Luck, P.G. Reg. of Mks. ; G F. of the able and unwearied exertions put forth on behalf of reported that Bro. John Manley Barrineton Soinks Dro- otevens, VV.M. 192 ; W. T. Clarke, P.P.G. Sec. Sussex; the lodge by its talented Preceptor, Bro. George Andrews, posed leaving England for New Zealand. U pon W. D. Coxon, P.P.G. Supt. of Wks; D. Sinclair, VV.M. P.M., and its equally zealous Secretary, Bro. Walter Mar- the motion of Bro. S. H. Hartley, S.W., seconded b ?93 ; M. Corbett, S.W.; J. G. Smith, J.W. 203; W. T. tin. This being no ordinary night, he thought he might y Bro. W . Newsome, P.M. 13S4, it was unanimousl y Afte. P.P.G.O. ; S. Pearson, P.M.O.; R. G. Salmon, deviate from the usual routine by making special mention of resolved ' That an expression of the lod ge's regret at Bro . VV J. .M. H1 promoting the Spinks' »,. Northumberland--— ... .,uv.lli4(lU and"»U Berwick-on-TweedUtllllLli-UII-i HCI.U ,: T.it W.»T» the names of thosebrethren whose efforts for s contemplated removal be entered on the minutes, Watson, W.M. 124 ; A. Robertson S.W. C. interests of the Star Lodge of Instruction had been so together with the best wishes of the members for his future 1 , 13s; Imtoff , 135 . T. M. Barron, 250 ; J. T. Harrison, Sec. marked and unwearied. (This observation was the signal prosperity and happiness.' Bro. Spinks's uniform kindness ?93 ; J . Usher, W.M. 122 ; M. H. Dodd, J. R. Pattison, for loud and continued applause.) Many remarkable and and charity and general uprightness ot conduct have ' H alvorsen > J- C. Moor, (Freemason), and others. successful gatherings had taken place in connection with endeared him to all the members of this lodge in particular, rune c none more friendly and harmonious than and to the members of the „te ..., ~Secretary,—'"|.'j) Bro.XJI \ J . R.»*. L.L.. A(injioinu^uRMSTRONG, readicuu theLUI; report, ^|JU,L this lodge ; but Craft in general." The resolu- 0mm'"e of General Purposes, which recommended that in which they had the pleasure of partici pating on the tion was signed on behalf of the lodge by the VV.M., S.W., th atf ' . , 2t guineas be given to the Masonic Charities, which was present occasion. He could assure the brethre n tint the J.W., and Secretary. This parting memento of true '" ted not have been in its present prosperous position fraternal feeling was illuminated and framed r- S!j °n the proposition of Bro. T. Y. Strachan, D.P. lodge would , the border VV.Ms. of the had it not been for the efforts put forth by the brethren he containing various emblems of the Craft and a th various lodges in the province portrait of . ,5-n, Presentcd their reports, which were considered very had named to raise Masonry in the South-eastern District Bro. Spinks. The initial letters were of burnished gold in tor In association with this he should also mention colours, and a representation of the ' th!' ,y hy . thc Prov- Grand Master, who hoped of London. centenary jcwel of Ihe U o the name of Bro. George Bolton , P.M., who might be de- lod ge was introduced. The work, which was sho a° cont'nue t K° on and prosper. Thc returns greatly W v? tll e 01 Masonry in this neighbourhood, admired by the breth ren, was prepared b VV f) r l°d ffes were steadily progressing. Bro. signated the father y Bio. lames Orr ' r n tlin was having established the first lodge here. Corning to the im- Marples, I.G. iGoy, whose artistic addresses iiicnf j ? ' re-elected Treasurer. The appoint- presented to nd ln vestiture of mediate subject before him Bro. Terry said it had been members of the Royal Famil have mmaS ? „ officers for the ensuing year was , y met with universal 3de by the Prov. G.M. as follows : suggested by a few members of the lodge that a marks of approval. ROYAL DRURY LANE. ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION piTY OF LONDON BONDS. rpHEATRE , FOR BOYS. DISCHARGE AND RENEWAL OF BONDS New and Realistic Drama, by Robt. Buchanan and FALLING DUE IN THE YEAR 1SS4. Augustus Harris, entitled, H. R. l.AN'E, No. 58. THE SAILOR AND HIS LASS; In obedience to an ORDER of the Finance Committee of OR, LOVE AND T REASON'. M. A. Lane begs to thank all those who so kindly con- the CORPORATION OF LONDON, I do hereby GIVE tributed towards the success of her son 's candidature. Messrs. Augustus Harris, J. Fernandez, H. George, NOTICE to thc holders, registered or otherwise, of City "Lill Morgan Ridley, Sennett Moss 57, Denmatk-road, Camberwell. H. Nicholls, y, , , , Bonds, which mature within thc ensuing year, 1SS4, as Fairleigh, Gillett, Chudleigh, and H. Jackson ; Misses STANFORD of Gorleston, follows :— H. Jay, Clara Jecks, Victor, Young, Baldwin, Lennox, MRS. , Barrett, and S. Eyre. Norfolk , begs to offer her grateful acknowledge- (1.) That the Bonds referred to in the FIRST Schedule M AGNIFICENT EFFECTS. ments to the Ladies and Brethren whose generous response hereto will be paid off out of funds specially applicable appeal on behalf of her SON at the late Election to such purposes, absolutely and without option of renewal, to her TO OUR READERS. has secured his return, this being his last chance, and for at the dates at which they respectively mature. will be ever grateful. which she T HE FREEMASON is published every Friday morning, price 3d., and October 23rd, 1SS3. (2.) That the Bonds referred to in the SECOND Schedule hereto will also be paid off at the dates of their contains the fullest and latest information relating to Freemasonry of every degree. Subscri ptions, including Postage:— maturity respectivel y, but that an OPTION is given to the United States, WANTED.—AComplete Set of Royal holders of such Bonds to renew the Loans severally secured Second-hand, in good con- United Kingdom. Canada, the Continent , India, China, Ceylon , Arch FURNITURE, for a period of TEN YEARS from the dates at which they the Colonies &c. Arabia &c. Broad Hinton , ,, dition. Address, Surgeon-Genera l T. Ringer, severally fall due, by Bonds to carry interest at the rate of Swindon Wilts. 13s. 6d. 15s. 6d. 17s. 6d. , £3 10s. per cent, per annum. Holders of Bonds desiring to avail themselves of this Remittances may be made in Stamps, but Post OHice Orders ot prefer-ed the former payable to G EORGE K ENNING —Tracing Boards for the option of renewal must signify to me their agreement Cheques are , , WANTED. Chief Office, I.cndon. the latter crossed London Joint Stock Bank . Craft Degrees. Size about 3 ft. by 2 ft. Apply, thereto, and bring their Bonds for marking to this Office , with price and particulars, to Geo. L. Shackles, 7, Land of ON OR BEFORE MONDAY, THE THIRTY-FIRST Green Ginger, Hull. OF DECEMBER NEXT. m CorreguonUciits. The Loans renewed under these options will be for the ASYLUM FOR IDIOTS, like purposes and on the same securities as the existing The following communications have been received, but THE this issue owing EARLWOOD, REDHILL, SURREY. Bonds respectively, interest being payable, as at present, are not inserted in to want of space :— by means of Coupons, at the BANK OF ENGLAND, Craft Lodges—Lodge of Industry, 4S; Euphrates Lodge, Under thc Patronage of Her Most Gracious Majesty negotiable through any banker. 212. Ellesmere Lodge, 730; Lewis, Lodge, S72 ; Abbey Wolsey Lod ge 16 St. George' T HE QUEEN . SCHEDULE I. Lodge, 1184 ; , 56; s Lodge, Bonds to be paid off absolutely. 1723. Total number of Inmates in the Asylum 5G Bonds issued under the Contagious Dis- Instruction—Brixton Lodge, 1949. 3 Royal A rch Chapters—Royal Cumberland Chapter Entirely supported by Voluntary Subscri ptions... 375 eases (Animals) Act, 1S69, for constructing , 41; the Foreign Cattle Market for the Metro- Pattison Chapter, 913. FUNDS ARE URGENTLY NEEDED TO MEET polis, maturing on the 25th January, 1SS4, Mark Lod ge—York Lodge (T.I). Kni ghts Templar—Royds Preceptory, 149. CURRENT EXPENSES. . viz. : Part of Bond for £10,000, No. ... £5000 Obituary—Bro. Henry Horner. Superior accommodation is provided for private cases, _ 3 2 Bonds for 10,000 each, Nos. 6 and 20,000 ] < lyment for which is regulated by the Board of Manage- £ 7 BOOKS, &c RECEIVED. 25,000 , ment. Bonds issued for the building of the New " Loomis Journal ," " Broad Arrow ," " Keystone," " La Es- BANKERS—The London Joint Stock Bank. cuadra," " El Porvcini ," " Citizen ," " New Zealand Freemason, City of London School, maturing on the 1st " WILLIAM NICHOLAS, Secretary. " Sanitary Engineer " (New York), "Tricycling Journal," " Court June, 1SS4, viz. : Journal,"'*'City Press,"" Bulletin Maconni que," "Allen 's Indian Offices , 36, King William-street, E.C. 41 Bonds for £1000 each, Nos. 1 to 41 41,000 "Mail ," "Jewish Chronicle," "Hull Packet," " El Taller." 1 Bond, No. 42, for 500 FIELD - LANE REFUGES AND 4i»5oo THE HUGHAN TESTIMONIAL. RAGGED SCHOOLS. Bonds issued under the Holborn Valley We are glad to be able to say that we have already Improvement Act, 1S64, and maturing on received a large number of names of guinea subscribers to President : the 1st July, 1SS4, viz. : ' this fund. Indeed it would seem from letters received that The Right Hon. the EARL OF S HAFTESBURY, K.G. G2 Bonds for £ 1000 each, Nos. 120S to 1231 , and 1592 to 1G29 ...... 62,000 the brethren throughout England quite appreciate the FUNDS URGENTLY REQUIRED FOR WINTER 19 Bonds for £500 each , Nos. 1232 to labours of Bro. Hughan, and the appropriateness of the WORK. 1243, and 1G30 to 163G 9,500 public recognition that has been suggested. A committee Bonds for £100 each Nos. to 15 , 1244 is being formed which already embraces the names of 1250, and 163 7 to 1644 1,500 Treasurer—Wilfrid A. Bevan , Esq., 54, Lombard-street. several leading Freemasons, members of Grand Lodge, Barclay and Co., Lombard-street, 73>o°o Bankers—Messrs. 54, Bonds issued under the Metage on Grain and prominent workers in the provinces, and we shall and Messrs. Ransom and Co., 1, Pall-mall east. (Port of London) Act, 1S70, and maturing presently announce their names, with a list of subscriptions. PEREGRINE PLAIT, Sec , ; on the 1st Jul y, 1SS4, viz, In the meantime we shall be glad to receive the names of Vine-street, Clerkenwell-road, E.C. 10 Bonds for £1000 each Nos. 2G2 to , intending subscribers. New or left-off clothing earnestl y solicited. 271 ... 10,000 Bond issued under the Act for rebuilding ALL CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINA- Blackfriars Bridge, and maturing on the TIONS. 2Sth Jul y, 1SS4, viz. : No. 152 for ...... 50,000 BRADFORD CIVIL SERVICE INSTITUTE, Total £199,500 41, SUNBR1DGE ROAD, BRADFORD. SIIEDULE 11. ^Kre NOW OPEN. The DAY and EVENING CLASSES arc Bonds maturing in 1SS4, with an option of renewal as Mas^^ for thc Indian Class Candidates are thoroughl y prepared , above. Royal Irish Constabulary Cadetshi SATURDAY, O CTOBER I. and II., Clerkships, ps, Bonds issued under the London Central 27, 1883 . Naval Excise, Customs, Lady Clerkships (age iS to 20), Markets Act 1S7G maturing on the 1st «. &c. Preparations also for the , , Engineer Studentships, April, 1SS4, viz. : the Universit Theological , Preliminary ©rtgtnal Correspontience. Army, Navy, y, 111 Bonds for £1000 each , Nos, 1 to Medical Legal Pharmaceutical , and other Examinations. , , 91, and 3S1 to 400 ...... 111,000 Pupils very hi hly .successful, obtaining 1st, 3rd , 4th, 5th , £ rVVedo not hold ourselves responsible for, or even approving of , g GS Bonds for £500 each, Nos. 92 to the opinions expressed b Gth , 10th places on the lists. Success certain. Backward y ourcorrcspondents , but we wish in a spiri t 151 and 401 to 40S 000 of fairplay to all to permit—within ils receive special attention. Special Class 34, certain necessary limits—free and delicate pup 105 Bonds for £100 each Nos. 152 to discussion .! for Clerkships in the Post-Office , for Ladies preparing , 251 and to 10 REVISION OF Boarders received ; terms 409 413 ,500 THE CONSTITUTIONS. commencing salary £.65. To thc Editor of moderate. Parents and Guardians should consult Mr. , . 155.500 the " Freemason ." Bonds issued under the Act for providing Dear Sir and Brother, IERCE Government Appoint- P , thc Princi pal, respecting the Metropolitan Cattle Market, Islington , Will you kindl ments. Prospectuses post free. For further particulars y allow us to reply briefl y to some and maturing on the 1st April, 1SS4, Vlz '• of the comments made in your leaderette of last ECUKTAKY. - Saturday apply to the S iG Bonds for £1000 each, Nos. G60 to upon our comparison of the by Correspondence. Old and Revised Book of N.8.—Candidates rap idly prepared G iG ooo Constitutions. Obtained the highest percentage of passes th roughout the 75 . Bonds for £500 each, Nos. G7G to 1st. It would have been a matter United Kingdom. Passed upwards of 900 pupils. 7 for no small self congratu- 0S2 ... 3,500 lation had we entirely avoided inaccuracies in so com- G Bonds for £100 each, Nos. 6S3 to plicated a task as that TWO ARTICLED PUPILS required. A iG to 21. of placing side by side the _ ge, 6SS Goo various clauses contained firs t year in two books arranged upon Premium required, So to 100 guineas. Salary , Bonds issued under the same Act and two totall different without board &c. Thorough , y systems, but at the same time it £40 with board, &c, or £So , maturing on the 5th April , 1SS4, viz. : would have been kinder training; will be prepared for any branch of the Civil and more satisfactory to us if 10 Bonds for £1000 each , Nos. GS9 to you had specified instances in Service. For further particulars appl y to Mr. W. G. which we have stated 69S 10,000 that an old rule has been omitted PIERCE, Civil Service Institute, Bradford , Yorkshire. when it is really 5 Bonds for £500 each, Nos. G99 to incorporated in one in the revised code, and if you had 2 703 ¦•• r ,500 named the consequent errors in our remarks to which BRO. C. G. SPARROW, 5 Bonds for £100 each, Nos. 704 to you allude. Where special care has been taken to ACCOUNTANT AND AUDITOR, 70S 500 secure accuracy, it is not satisfactory to be accused in 17, FINSBURY P A V E M E N T, E.C. Bonds issued under the same Act, and general terms of the opposite. maturing on thc 5th October, 1SS4, viz. : 2nd. It was necessary to make the old book the f oundation ACCOUNTS A UUITEU P I-;RIOI )I CAI. I.V AT A MODERATE 5 Bonds for £1000 each, Nos. 709 to of our comparison. It is in thc hands of most brethren ; A NNUAL C HARGE . 7'3 ¦•• , 5000 the revised book is only in the hands of a few. Terms on application. 2S Bonds for £500 each , Nos. 714 to 3rd. We fail to understand your statement that we are too 741 14,000 late to claim a hearing, when you say yourself im- Twelfth Edition , post-free, is. 10 Bonds for £100 each , Nos. 742 to mediately below with reference to Rules 80, 1 ig, and ASTHMA and 751 1000 130 , that you understand further propositions will be DR. WATTS on ——53.100 made. Why, if this is possible, are we debarred from BRONCHITIS. A Treatise on the only Successful Bonds issued for the purposes of the proposing amendments ? ROBERT G. W ATTS Method of Curing these Diseases. By , London Central Fruit, Vegetable, and Flower 4th . If , as you say, most of our " suggestions not affecting F.C.S., &c. London : C. Mitchell and M.D., F.R.S.L., Market (now London Central Fish Market) the sense " have been already agreed to, why was this Co., Red Lion court Fleet-street; and Simpkin and Co., Loan of £70.000, maturing on the 1st July, not stated in the official report of the proceedings at Stationers' Hall-court. 1SS4, renewable under Act of 1S82, viz. : the Special Grand Lodges ? We considered ourselves 70 Bonds for £1000 each, No. 1 to 70 70,000 justified in assuming the accuracy and completeness of A GOOD PLAN. these reports. Total £278,600 5th. You find fault with some of our suggested emendations r~r s~ \ and upwards judiciously in- on the ground that they have been already decided JO JL V_) vested in Options on Stocks and Shares oft-, n Further information , if needed, will be furnished at this upon by Grand Lodge; but you forget that of the give hdndtome profits in a few days. /•";/// details in Department. amendments proposed , but not " recommended for Explanatory Honk gratis and p ost fre e. — Address BENJAMIN SCOTT, adoption " by the Board of General Purposes, many GEUKGE EVANS and Co., Stockbrokers, Cresham Chamberlain. were never put to the vote at all , and among these a re House, Old Broad-street, London , E.C. Best and safest Chamber of London , Guildhall, some we think of sufficient importance to be worthy of plan ever devised. 20th October, JSS3. consideration now. Gth . You conclude with a hope that there will be no fur- one county to another are general ly at too great a distance stituting a New Lodge," not transferred to thc body of the ther delay ; may we ask you to give some reason for from their mother lodge to continue to attend. We, there- revise, may be retained, as well as the article " Masonic this hope ? We have stated what we consider sufficient fore, thought that whatever resolution was proposed should t' unerals :" and they venture respectfull y to submit that reasons for postponement; will you state your reasons be limited to the provinces, and not app ly to the London whatever force there may be in the reasons given for their for haste ? district. Those who were present at the first Special Grand omission is entirely neutralized by three important facts : In conclusion , will you allow us to thank Bro. Hughan Lodge will remember that this is what I advocated. I was !•—The retention t( of the Antient Charges. for his kindly expressed appreciation of our work ?—Yours unable to attend the second Special Grand Lodge, and I "If.— The retention of the Chaptcr.on laying Foundation fraternally, HUGH H. RIACH , P.M. 1523. certainly think that the resolution then carried goes too far, Stones. E. L. HAWKINS, P.M. 357. and may justly be deemed a grievance by the London " III.—The Burial's Act recently passed. brethren, many of whose lod ges are of a very different " Many good and zealous Masons rega rd the old Book of To the Editor of the " Freemason. " character to those in the provincial towns and villages. Constitutions with a veneration second only to that which Dear Sir and Brother,— I should be extremely sorry if , in attempting to remove they have for the Sacred Law itself , and whilst concur- In a letter from our P.G. Sec, received this morn- one grievance another should thereby be inflicted, which ring in all the improvements of the revision , would view with ing, the following remarks occur : "Constitutions. So, would tend to disturb that harmony and brotherly feeling extreme distress the removal of these 'Antient Land- New Rule, this I cannot make out. What is the meaning which ought to exist amongst us. In a question which evi- marks,' which , even from an arch.-eological point of view of a law to say that Provincial and District Gran d Lodges dently brings out strong feelings on both sides, it would be are valuable, are worth preserving, and deserve to be shall enact By-Laws, &c, &c. Is it not absurd to say unwise to carry any resolution by a small majority, which handed down from generation to generation." this." Looking over No. So as it now stands one cannot would most likely be the case. It seems to me (and here I 1 shall be glad to offer some remarks in your next issue. fail to be struck with the clumsy, ambiguous, incongruous, diffe r from the writer of your article) that the most trul y Yours fraternally, E. r. BUDDEN. and verbose character of the amendment added at the Masonic course to adopt would be to effect a compromise, Special Grand Lodge, June 29th. The whole rule now which would not interfere with lodges that desire no THE JUNIOR SCHOOL FOR BOYS. reads : "A provincial or district grand lodge consists of change, but would give those who wished the opportunity To the Editor of thc " Freemaso n." the provincial or district grand master, the present and past ot honouring a joining Past Master whom they thoug ht Dear Sir and Brother, provincial or district grand officers, the provincial or district likely to be a valuable addition to their lodge, and thus both Bro. Binckes's interesting address on Monday week grand stewards of the year, and the masters, past masters sides would be satisfied . This might easily be effected by last suggests not a few serious' , " considerations to all who and wardens of all lodges within the province or district. substituting for the words added to Section 1S6 at the have paid attention to the movement for a Junior Boys' Provincial and District Grand Lodges SHALL enact by last Special Grand Lodge, " that such joining member, School ! Nothing that I am aware of has occurred to their By-Laws, that in addition to the above, Past if an Installed Master, may by a vote of the lodge, have render those who originally supported our lamented Bro. Masters of Lodges out of the Province or District who a position assigned to him amongst the Past Masters of Wordsworth's idea, doubtful of its need or sceptical of have joined Lodges in the Province or District shall be the lodge, provided that he has not ceased subscribing its advisability. On the contrary, they, I believe, one and members of the Provincia l or District Grand. Lodge. AU to a lodge for 12 months." It was urged by one of thc all regard its completion as imperative almost in the truest members of a provincial or district grand lodge must be speakers at the Special Grand Lodge that this might now interests and for the salutary p rogress of that now great " subscribing members of a lodge in the province or district." be done by a bye-law of the lodge, but the Grand Registrar institution , the Boys'School. But Bro. Binckes, generallyso The amendment is in italics, and the full copy is made did not seem to think that a pri vate lodge had powerto enact lucid, was a little hazy, perhaps intentionall y so, as to the Srom the revise, and the report of special Grand Lodge. such a bye-law. If on further consideration thc Grand intermediate steps to be taken to carry out the original The capitals in the amendment and the absence of capitals Registrar could now give it as his opinion ' that such a plan, whether it be to erect the building itself , or whether in the revise is only a minor fault ; but note how the rule bye-law might be made, lor the sake of peace and har- it is to be constructed for 50 or 100 boys ! The designs as proposed will operate. It is not permissive but impera- mony it would be much better done in that way than by a which were exhibited some time hack ranged in estimated tive; and yet the clumsy round-about way of compelling clause in the Book of Constitutions; for after all it is a cost from £ 10,000 to £25,000, and some of your readers provinces and districts to enact a bye-law to do in- matter rather for private than for public legislation. might like to know, with myself , which design (if directly what Grand Lodge can do directly (as it One strong argument for the compromise I suggest is any) after all has been selected, who is the architect (if has done in the first part of this rule) is not worthy of so this. 1 do not see how the resolution carried at the last any) appointed to superintend and compass the under- Special Grand Lodge can be retrospective capable a body. Next, consider the equivocal, ambiguous , and therefore taking ? Or are we to have a fresh.competition and new nature of the amendment: " Past Masters of lodges out- all those who are already in the position of joining Past designs ? side the province or district," may embrace, and certainly Masters would gain no advantage from it ; whereas the I speak, like many others, in complete darkness on thc does not exclude, Irish , Scotch, French, American, resolution I suggest would app ly to present as well as to subject, being in no sense privy to the decision of the House European, Asiatic, African, or other foreign Past Masters ; future joining members. If this power were given to the Committee, or the views and proposals of the executive. I but one can hard l y suppose this comprehensive " all-em- lodge, no further grievance could exist ; for if a lodge did venture, however, to repeat a caution which I hopo will be bracing " clause was intended to do more than include not choose to honour as well as to receive a joining Past taken in good part by our esteemed Bto. Roebuck and others, Past Masters of English Lodges. Then, again, a Past Master, it would in all probability be because it considered that too elaborate designs are a great blunder in policy, and Master who has forfeited the membership of Grand Lodge that he was a speculative rather than a working Mason, a serious waste of money. A neat, plain building is surely by withdrawal, may join , after years of absence, and be at and no one would sympathise with him under such ci rcum- all that is required for a preparatory school for little boys, once a member of Provincial or District Grand Lodge— stances.—I am, yours very truly and fraternally, and I, for one, earnestly hope that not more will be spent on another result not, perhaps, intended, and not in congruity C. W. ARNOLD, P.G.C. and D.P.G.M. Surrey. " bricks and mortar " than is absolutel y necessary to attain with No. 9. Woking College, October 23rd. the common end we seek to accomplish. From all that has been said and written on thc subject, The object of this letter is, however, somewhat different, the only intention of the rule is no doubt to give joining To the Editor of thc " Freemason." namely, to press upon the authorities of the Boys' School Past Masters who are members of Grand Lodge a status in Dear Sir and Brother,— the necessity and duty of making provision as soon as pos- any province or district to which they may at any time be- It appears to me that this question is very simple and sible for more boys than the normal number to be elected in long. Very few will disagree with the intention, and there that the Rule 1S6 is quite in order if the joining Past April, 1SS4, will provide for, and thus expedite the creation must be a simple way to express this, and no more than Master only takes rank " after the then Junior Past of an actual Junior School. Why, for instance, cannot a this, in a clear and precise rule. I venture to submit the Master." This means, as I take it, that in a lodge of say house be found and hired near Wood Green, for two years following as fulfilling these conditions : six Past Masters, the Immediate Pas t Master will be No. say, where these little boys of the preparatory school ad- "So.—A Provincial or District Grand Lodge consists of G and will take his place next to the Worshi pful Master; mitted in April next may be housed, taught, fed, and clothed (a) the Provincial or District Grand Master, the Present then in order of precedence in the fourth degree will come practically at a minimum of expense to the School, and yet and Past Provincial or District Grand Officers, the Provin- Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, the joining Past Master sitting next to the maximum of convenience to the subscribers and candi- cial or District Grand Stewards for the year ; (b) the Mas- No. 5 at the end of the table. In the lodge Past Masters dates ? have no more privileges than any other subscribing mem- ter, Past Masters, and Wardens of all lodges in the province Such a measure of progress, such an earnest of interest, or district ; (c) Past M asters of any lodge under the Eng- bers, and in taking a seat the same precedence would be would be very striking of itself , a commensurate return for lish Constitution if members of Grand Lodge ; but no bro- observed as above. What injustice is there in this ?—Yours the sacrifice and liberality of many donors, and would be ther can be a member of a Provincial or District Grand fraternally, A P.M. an almost inexpressible boon to many a poor struggling Lodge unless he is a subscribing member of a lodge within P.S.—I do not see what hurry their is for printing a new widow, and many a friendless suffering orphan. There is such province or district." edition. Let the new Book be as perfect as possible and an old rural proverb, " while the grass grows the horse The rule thus expressed includes all Past Masters who provide for all contingencies. starves, and to many the measure 1 have ventured to have not forfeited their Grand Lodge membership, and ex- advocate and sketch out would be their salvation, humanl To the Editor of the " Freemason." y cludes all others ; it is in agreement with No. 9, and free speaking, since the phasis of distress, sheer, ccuel, hope- Dear Sir and Brother — from ambiguity.—Yours fraternally, , less distress, which the boys' list of candidates reveals, is I have perused the volumious correspondence in October 23rd . E. T. BUDDEN. indeed most worthy of fraternal consideration, and most your columns respecting this question, and up to lately deserving of immediate relief.—I am, sir and brother, THE STATUS OF PAST MASTERS. considered 1 had as much right to be classed a P.M. ot fraternally you rs, To the Editor of the " Freemason. " my mother lodge as the one in which I held office as W.M., A SUBSCRIBER TO ITHE BUILDING FUND Dear Sir and Brother, and I know a very great many worthy brethren of the same The writer of the excellent and temperate article in opinion. However, according to existing regulations I IHE SCHOOLS ELECTIONS. your paper last week on the Status of Past Masters has suppose such is not so; but after stating my own case 1 To the Editor of the feel sure you will sympathise with my unlucky lot. " Freemason. " alluded to a communication from me on the subject. I Dear Sir and Brother,— therefore In 1S72 I was admitted into Freemasonry, and in due think it my duty, as one of those who have taken Now that the October elections for both Boys the other time served all the offices up to the W.M.'s chair in my and view of the question, to say at once what I had Girls are over, it might not be uninteresting to say intended to mother lodge. In 1874 I was one of the founders of another a few reserve until later in the discussion. wordson the matter, and give a few fi gures relative thereto, When this lodge, and served the offices in this lodge also, and passed question was first raised joining Past Masters the Girls brought forward from April last votes had two real grievances. (1) That had no p the W.M.'s chair in the new lodge. I was eligible for thc 2133 , and they lace in thei r there were issued for this 32,877, making a total of Prov. G. Lod W.M.'s chair of each lodge in the same year, and it was the 35,010. ge; and (2) That their rank as installed Ut the 32.S77 votes, 29,399 were recorded , some 60 or masters was not acknowled y the lod wish of both lodges that I should take both chairs, but in 70 ged b ge they joined. were spoilt(from want of signatures, not being filled up orim- It seems to me that many who are now writing in your order to heal a grievance, and thinking it might bring about properly so; for instance one elector who had but one vote columns have failed to see that the first of these grievances a little more unanimity in my mother lodge, I waived my gave that one to eight different candidates, another who is entirel removed by the resolution recommended b clai m in favour of an older brother who had missed his y y the had ten votes gave ten to two different, another paper was Board of General Purposes and that b their second chance years gone by, little thinking that by doing so I , y signed by the executrix of a deceased brother, &c), the re- recommendation on this subject, " that in the absence of the should have placed myself in this awkward position. mainder then unpolled making in all a total of 3,47s lost P.M. of a lodge joining P.Ms, have a right to take the You may be sure my feelings are rather sensitive on this votes. ""' chair," a distinct rank or position has been assigned to matter, and I feel that I could not longer continue a mem- Ihe Boys brought forward from last election 2S,5 o, and joining P.Ms., viz., below the P.Ms, of the Lodge but ber of my mother lodge if this law is not altered. It will be there were issued 4 for this 47,769, making a total of 76,309. above all other members. This is all that was des i red by a sore displeasure to me to relinquish the position in Ut the votes the lodge I have hitherto held 47,769 , 43,975 were recorded, of the remainder Jarge number of the provincial brethren, though at the last , having been recognised 127 were spoilt, and which S a Past Master of the lodge. I shall in case of re- , with 3,067 not sent in , make a pecial Grand Lodge they failed to see that they had , total of unpolled. alread moval to another province, continue to subscribe to the 3,794 For the next election the Girls y obtained it, and wished to add another resolution carry torward 12,960 votes against 2 to the same lodge in which I passed the chair, but could not with any , 1 .13, the Boys 19,415 effect. against 28,540 this time. The Girls But there are others who dignity join another lodge unless I could take my position will have 23 vacancies object to young Past Masters next time, winch would more than cover thc unsuccessful constantly passing- over the heads of Past Masters, as a Past Master since 1SS0, and rank as such in the lodge ioininsr candidates of this election , three last applications having and who think that they might with justice rank in the which I may wish to join.—Yours fraternally, tailed. 1 he Boys will have 29 vacancies in April , for which 'odge immediately after the W.M. at the time they entered, SECRETARY, P.M., and P.P.G.S.B. W. Lane. there are alread C, October 22nd. y 40 candidates left over from this election. ' j talcing the place of junior Installed Masters, and keeping I he average number of votes 'heir position [Very sorry for you. But you are only Past Master of polled for each successiul bov in the list of Installed Masters as others 1S ,2S44.'f. for each elected girl 2321^. Passed through the chair. But although they might thus the lodge in whose chair you have sat.— ED . F.M.\ I' herc is one feature in our elections which 1 think could Precedence °f those who had actually passed through with fairness to all be amended. thett chair OMISSIONS FROM THE REVISED BOOK OF A childiseli gible for election of the lodge, no one for a moment supposed that at the age of seven, but cannot be any legislation CONSTITUTIONS. admitted into the school could make a joining Past Master a Past until the age of eight, so that, as was the case at this t/w To the Editor of the " Freemason. " election, th if °f l"'l£e ne joined. All that was asked was, a boy or girl who is but very little more than seven is a suc- '"e should have a rank or position assigned Dear Sir and Brother,— [^ to him in cessful candidate, can , like the dog in the manger keep out ¦ ¦ e '°"ge, which would recognise that he had entered the It may not be amiss to open up the , question of for several months another child who might be occupy lodge at a certain date as an Installed Master. In a " Proposed Omissions from the New Book of Constitutions ing ," the vacant place. Now to avoid this useless waste of time, 1 manv 'oo^es this recognition has been voluntari ly previously to the Grand Lodge for December. would propose •maani willingl•n that the next highest should be declared y accorded, but in others it has not been so. The following is quoted from the " Report of the Com- elected, making one S vacancy less for the ensuing election, sir! tu"^ pecial Provincial Grand Lodge in Surrey to con- mittee of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Dorset ;" and may so no time or place would be wasted and question serve as a "text or theme for the under-age bet , we felt that there was a great difference " profitable discussion in candidate would come on in due course. "ween lodges in the London district and in the provinces your pages :— , A word or two to those conducting cases—they have been en a man moves from one suburb to another he "Proposed Omissions :—The Members of this Committee can niwn given before, and in many instances a great improve- " still attend his old lod hope ge, but brethren moving from that those portions of the old Constitutions, " of con- ment has taken place in the way the proxies are sent in but there arc still some who cause a great waste of time to in 1SS0, one of the Wardens declining to take the chair as the Scrutineers, and consequently to those who are anxiously VV.M. he was elected to that office. This vacancy was waiting to hea r thc result of the election and to return to an accident, without which he would to this day have con- their homes, far or near as the case may be; 1 allude par- tinued to be excluded , and thus have been prevented from ticularl y to thc sending up of the proxy papers singly and active work and from a sphere of usefulness, in which it not folded up in bundles, for then each paper has to be is admitted that he accomplished much. He considers that opened singly and put injts respective place on the shelves. election to the chair in such cases should not depend on the A still further improvement would be if they were to place accident of a vacancy, nor should a joining Pasl Master the votes together according to their value, that is, all the displace another candidate who was initiated in tt-e lodge dratt jlttasrmrg. one or single votes together, two, three, and so on accord- and has worked throug h all the chairs to that of S.W. He ingly. suggests therefore that in the revised Constitutions it should UNITED MARINERS LODGE (No. 30).— Then , s.gain , some of the signers do not read the instruc- be provided that a Past Master leaving his lodge, and The members of this old and robust lodge met for the first tions for signing and filling in , or if they do, they do not joining another at a distance of at least ten miles, should time after the recess on the 16th inst. at the Guildhall understE.r.d what they read , for on the face of the paper be admitted to all the rights and privileges of the Past Tavern, Gresham-street, when , in spite of a " counter at- they arj told where to put their signature and where to place Masters of that lodge after membershi p for two years, traction " in which many of the brethren were interested, the vote or votes they intend to give to the candidate of taking precedence after the W.M. who is in office at thc there was a fair attendance, under the presidency of Bro. their choice. Very olten the signature is put on the expiration of that period. This plan he thinks would meet Joshua Shipley. There were also present Bros. I. W. " change of address " line, and the new address, if any, all the objections that has been offered. H. H. Crossley, I.P.M. ; C. Davey, P.M. ; T. Smith, P.M. ; crammed in immediatel y below the signature line; A. Lefeaux, P.M.; T. E. Davey, S.W. ; J. Linscott, and the vote, instead of being put opposite or in front of J.W. ; Joseph Harling, P.M., Treas.; J. Driscoll , P.M., the name, is placed behind , and often doubtfull y between A PROTEST AGAINST THE SCHEME Sec ; L. Steingraber, S.D.; H. Couldrey, J.D. ; V. two numbers, or so exactly between two columns of FOR REBUILDING THE TEMPLE. Fassheber, I.G. ; VV. Boyce, W.S.; C. Buysman, T. names as to render it extremel y difficult for the Scruti- Oblein , J. W. Morgan, D. L. Thomas, J. Lanckman, VV. neers to decide for which case it is meant, and I dare say The following circulars have been published officiall y -. Sanders, C. Howard, L. G. Reinhardt, Tyler; and others. several mistakes may be made in that way. If those " Provincial Grand Lodge of West Yorkshire of Ancient Lodge was opened in due form, when the ballot was who are working the cases would only place the fi gures or Free and Accepted Masons. taken for Mr. Alfred Lane, and the voting was unanimous words representing the figures immediately in front of the " Saint John 's, Wakefield , in his favour; but circumstances having prevented Mr. name it would be much more satisfactory to all concerned. " 19th October, 1S83. Lane from attending, the ceremony of initiation was re- If brethren find there is a discrepancy between the "Dear Sir and Brother,—I desire to remind you that hearsed, the working of the W.M. being much admired. numbers returned by the Scrutineers and the parties repre- Grand Lodge meets on Wednesday, December 5th, to con- Three propositions were tendered and accepted, so that senting cases, it were better either to say nothing about it sider the report of the Special Building Committee appoi n ted Bro. Shipley will find his hands agreeably full at the unless' sme on the point , or if once the accusation is made to consider the question of reinstating, enlarging, or remov- November meeting. Some formal business having been in open Court to demand a scrutiny; for although it gives ing the old Masonic Temple, recently seriously damaged by transacted the breth ren adjourned for li ght refreshment, a great deal of trouble , it will be a satisfaction to both fire. and the remainder of the evening was spent in agreeable parties to E.scertain whether there is any foundation for the " I have the pleasure to enclose for your consideration harmony. charge, so that the mtstake, if any, can be rectified ; if copy of resolutions adopted by our Provincial Grand Lodge not, it would teach the brother to be more careful in the on the 3rd inst. CITY OF LONDON LODGE (No. 901).—A future , and there would be no heartburning or uneasy " It would afford us great satisfaction if you would at meeting of the above lodge was held on Monday, the 15th feelings afterwards. the earliest opportunity lay it before the members of your inst., at the Guildhall Tavern, Gresham-street, E.C, when October 17th. A SCRUTINEER. province and ot your lodge, with a view to a similar expres- there were present Bros. John Hughes, W.M. ; G. A. sion of opinion to be supported by members attending in Cundy, l.P.M.; David Hughes, S.W.; H. McClelland, Grand Lodge on 5th December. J.W.; Hy. Daicy, P.M., Treas. ; Chas. Beaumont, P.M., " I am, dear Sir and Brother, Sec ; H. Harbord, J.D. ; Hand, Orir. ; Daniel Husrhcs. " Yours faithfully and fraternally, I.G. ; R. P. Stevens, W.S.; R. Gillard, Steward ; Wood- " H ENRY SMITH , Prov. G. Secretary. stock, Tyler ; Lewis, P.M. ; Hoddinott, Faux, Derry, Easey, Haylock, Eade, Bare, Bisley, Chamberlain , Vears, " Provincial Grand Lodge, West Yorkshire. Ford, Plater, Green, Taylor, Fimister, Whitnall, Bater, " At a Provincial Grand Lodge, holden in the Tow n Little, and Corkhill. VAN DALEN'S KALENDER FUR FREIMAURER. Hal l, Ri pon, on Wednesday, October 3rd, 1SS3. Lodge was opened in due form, and the minutes read and Twenty-fourth annual issue. Leipsic. J. G. Findel. " Proposed re-building of Grand Lodge. confirmed . Ballot was then taken for Mr. Russell, and This very useful German calendar for German and Cosmo- " The W. Deputy Prov. Grand Master, Bro. Thomas proving unanimous, he was at once initiated. Bro. Bare politan Freemasonry for 1SS3, is edited by Bro. Karl Paul, William Tew, J.P., in pursuance of notice, proposed, and was passed to the Degree of F.C., and Bro. Chamberlain and published by our well-known and worthy brother, W. Bro. George E. Webster, Prov. G. Registrar, seconded, raised to the Degree of M.M. Several candidates were J. G. Findel , Leipsic. It is invaluable for all who wish and it was resolved, proposed for initiation at the next meeting, and it having rightly and truly to grasp the outcome of German Free- 1. " ' That this Prov . Grand Lodge of West Yorkshire, been carried unanimously that a ball be held at Freemasons' masonry in this year of grace and light 1SS3, and we are whilst fully appreciating the services of the Special Com- Tavern in connection with the lodge some time in January, pleased to call attention to it, and recommend its patron- mittee appointed to report to Grand Lodge on the subject the lodge was closed in due form. age by all Masonic public bodies, and all brethren who of the Masonic Temple recently seriously damaged by fi re, At the supper which followed , after the usual loyal toasts, understand German amongst us. It is, as usual , most regards with surprise and alarm the report of such Com- The I.P.M., Bro. G. A. Cundy, proposed " The Health admirably printed. mittee, which contemplates the purchase of the unexpired of the W.M.," and congratulated him upon the easy way term of sJ- years lease, with furniture , of Bacon s Hotel for he had worked the three degrees, and said he hoped it BOOKS FOR BOYS. £G,ooo (annual rent £360), and the granting of an extension would be the aim of each succeeding Master of the City of Bro. John Hogg, of 13, Paternoster-row, has sent us the of Messrs. Spiers and Pond's lease to 50 years. That this London Lodge to excel his predecessor. following books, more or less illustrated , for our hopeful and Provincial Grand Lodge is of opinion that the leasing of any The Worshipful Master in reply said he was gratified if rising youth : " Hope's Evenings from Home; " " Robin- property of Grand Lodge, except for a very limited period, any humble efforts on 'his part gave satisfaction to the bre- son Crusoe ; " " Stothard 's Illustrations; " "Stewart's is, under any circumstances, highly objectionable, and may thren. The Ocean Wave ; " " Marwood's Wonderful Animals ; " prove, as in the cases of the three leases now existing, ex- The W.M. then proposed " The Health of the Initiate, " Far-famed Tales : " "Anderson 's Shoes of Fortune," tremely inconvenient , and that the question of rent is Bro. Russell," and said how delighted he always was to &c. We arc glad to welcome our old friend Robinson quite a secondary consideration compared with the reten- welcome fresh blood amongst them, and that he was sure Crusoe once again in a smart dress. People talk of tion of full control of the premises and the tenants of Grand Bro. Russell would prove a very apt Mason and an acquisi- " realism " and what is "weird ," Sic, to-day, but, after all, Lodge.' tion to the City of London Lodge, and it was particularly what else is so wonderfull y interesting and real as 2.— "'And this Provincial Grand Lodge would sugg est gratifying to him , as he had had an initiate at each meeting. " Robinson Crusoe " for the wondering and confiding the desirability of the Temple at Freemasons' Hall being Ihe Initiate in reply said having been warned that a mind of youth ? Horace Wal pole tells a good story of long reinstated at a moderate cost, to be provided out of the speech would be required of him, he concocted a very ela- Sir Thomas Robinson being taken at Paris for the real funds received from the insurance offices . And that under borate one while waiting in the ante-room ; but the impres- hero of the story " Sir Robinson Crusoe ; and the wife of the direction of the Grand Superintendent of Works, com- sive ceremony he had undergone had quite obliterated it thc well-kr.own Talleyrand is said to have asked a gentle- petent architects, Masons or non-Masons, be invited to fro m his memory, he therefore asked the W.M. and bre- man of the name of Robinson what had had become of " ce submit plans for this purpose.' thren to make allowances for him. He then thanked the cher Friday." Be this as it may, Robinson Crusoe, as long 3.—" ' That copies of these resolutions be transmitted W.M. for the nattering terms in which he had proposed his as the English language lasts, will be one of its classics, to Grand Lodge and to the Board of General Purposes.' health and the brethren for the very kind manner in which like the " Pil grim 's Progress," " The Vicar of Wakefield ," "H B.N' RY SMITH , they had received it. " Rasselas," &c. The other works seem spirited and " Prov. G. Secretary. Several songs, recitations, &c, were given by the bre- readable , adapted to that period of life, especially when " St. John's, Wakefield, 19th October, JSS3." thren after the supper, and altogether a most enjoyable antici pation has not yielded to disappointment , when hope evening was spent. tells its most flattering tale, and when all is " couleur de rose " for ardent expectations and vivid imaginations. A THE HOLBORN RESTAURANT. GREAT NORTHERN LODGE (No. 1287).— few years,—but no, let us not be so cruel in the genial pages This lodge commenced its winter session on Thursday of the Freemas on, as to check the glowing and amiable The re-opening of this well-known and deservedly week last at Freemasons' Hall, .when Bro. Thomas Owen, aspirations of youth , either with the darker shades of popular restaurant took place on Monday evening amid W.M., presided, supported by his officers. There was an human life , or the sombre colours of coldexperience. As the circumstances of unusual eclat. That the event justified excellent attendance of members of the lodge and visitors. man said in the menagerie " all them little bears, ladies and the display is beyond question. There is little doubt that Bros. Lloyd and Di Luggo were raised to the Third gentlemen , has their troubles afore them. " We think the new premises if not absolutely unequalled , are certainly Degree, and Bros. Dean and Adelmann were passed to these bey 's books are likely to be perused by many, and unsurpassed by any similar establishments, at all events in the Second Degree. The ballot was then taken for W. are both innocent and pleasant reading. any of the countries with which wc can justly claim to have John Emile Davies, Mr. Louis Simons Lupton, Mr. Wm. made any acquaintance. Every means that money could Henry George, and Mr. Charles Edward Bulling, as command have been called into requisition in order to initiates, and for Bro. John Frederick Davey, No. 39, as a make the building as comfortable and at the same joining member, and the ballot having been unanimous in time as elegant as possible. As regards the various favour of all the candidates, Messrs. Davies and Bulling MasoniG¥otes^n^|uerieg- rooms and ante-rooms, the vestibule, the salons, being in attendance, were introduced and initiated in the balconies, no pains have been spared to make Masonryi The ceremonies were performed by the W.M., them worthy even ot a royal or imperial palace. Rooms with an impressiveness and perfection seldom witnessed. more elaborately and artistically embellished or more After the ceremonies a motion was brought forward by the 249] STEINMETZ. comfortably and handsomely fitted as regards furniture and J.W., for raising the initiation fee from seven to eight Bro. Speth no doubt scores one with Krause's authority, appointments, arc to be seen hardly anywhere either in this guineas, and the joining fee from two to four guineas, and therefore probabl y, to use a favourite word just now, or other countries. The Grand Staircase of Carrara marble, but it being suggested by Bro. Reed, P.M., that if there is a concurrent derivation. I do not think that philo- the Grand Salon, thc Venetian Salon, the Queen 's and the matter were left over for-further consideration and logically it would be safe to put out the idea of " to hew," Prince's Salons, the Masonic Temple, the Duke's Salon, that so small an addition to the initiation fee would make the more so as all true derivations have both an abstract and the Colon el's, the Grill, and other rooms, all alike, whether very small difference to the lodge funds, whereas if it w ere a concrete meaning and bearing. we take them separately with their distinctive features, or made 10 guineas it would be more serviceable. An amend- MASONIC STUDENT. as forming parts of one grand and elaborate whole, are ment that the initiation fee be 10 guineas was adopted magnificent , nor is this surprising when the services of some by the J.W., and carried unanimousl y. The joining f ee 250] THE " PAST MASTER" QUESTION. of our foremost artists and decorators have been summoned was raised to four guineas. Ihe Secretary informed the The writer of this was initiated in "January, 1S4S, and to the aid of Messrs. Gordon , the proprietors , in their desire lodge of the death of three members during the recess, and was W.M. of his lod ge on the third anniversary of his to make their restaurant about thc most perfect of its kind. a vote of condolence with their relatives was ordered to be initiation. In 1S5S he removed to another province and As regards those minor d etails which more properly belong sent. The Secretary also informed the lodge that the was always admitted to meetings of Past Masters in the to the business of the restaurateur, it seems hardly in keep- daughter of Past Master West was successful at the Girls' lod ge which he joined. He there founded a Craft and a ing to speak in connection with so much magnificence. Yet School elections last Saturday and was at the head of the Mark Lodge and assisted in foundering a Royal Arch the Holborn , in its less elaborate form , has long been known poll , although it was a first application. This was the Chapter. In 1SG7 he again changed to another province for the excellence of its lunches, dinners, and table d'hote, second case which the Great Northern Lodge had got in and was accorded the same privilege , founded a Mark and the reader may be satisfied that the proprietors in their within the year. Lodge, and was one of the founders of two Royal Arch desire to make the surroundings palatial, have not lost sight A vote of thanks was then passed to the Secretary for Chapters , in both of which lie was elected and served as of the importance of doing all in their power to uphold their his exertions in the case, and in acknowledging the compli- /..' Another move was made in 1873 to a fourth province , well-earned presti ge as caterers. The only difference, in ment the Secretary, while stating that it was always a plea- wherehe was refused admission tomeetingsof Past Masters, fact, between the new and the old Holborn is that the public sure to him to assist any deserving cases, gave credit to at which he felt aggrieved , for having worked hard in his can now refresh themselves as well and at as moderate a Bro . Cox, P.M., for having materially contributed to the prcviou* positions lie hoped to do the same again. At last, cost as before, but among more gorgeous surroundings . success of West's case. A vote of thanks was then passed to Bro. Cox f or the assistance he had given, and this vote S.W.and W.M. elect ; Bastable, J.VV. ; Eldridge, P.M., The lodge having been opened the minutes of the having been acknowledged, the lodge was [closed and the Treas. ; Frampton, Sec ; Berry, acting S.D.; libbitts, previous meeting were read and confirmed. A successful hretbren adjourned to dinner, the VV.M. having occupied J.D. ; Lone, acting I.G.; Hollis, P.M., D. of C.; Very, ballot was then taken for Mr. Arthur Bray as a candidate the chair for four hours. Tyler; Press, P.M.; Swinyard, Cattermole, Hawkes, for initiation , and being in attendance he was very impres- brethren present Bouts The were Bros. Thos. Owen, W.M .; Scott, Canfor, Lewin , Richmond , sen., Ayden , , sively initiated by the W.M., Bro . Pierce ; Bro. E. VV. J. Thos. K. Balhard, S.W.; Charles Kempton, J.W. ; Jas. and others. Visitors : Bros. Folhtt, P.M. 45 ; Rothschild, Hennah gave the charge. Some formal business having Webb, P.M., Treas. ; T. H. Staton , P.M., Sec. ; Richard P.M. 12S8 ; Pigot, P.M. 753 ; Forge, P.M. 619 ; Fenner, been disposed of the lodge was closed. ' Cane, S.D. ; Geo. G. Horant, Org. ; James Hemming, P.M. 1693 ; Wilkinson, VV.M. 167 ; Manger, 12G0 ; p. of C; Josep h Edgar, I.G. ; W. Cleghorn, P.M.; G. Dawes, 619; Harnett, S13; Ashton, 1929; Tremere, NORWICH.— Social Lodge (No. — Thc T Tribtree P.M.; 93). . R. , A. Christie, P.M. ; J. G. Jupe, 1929 ; Liepold, 1939 ; and Phillips, 11S5 . opening night of thc winter session of this lod ge was held Forbes P.M.; James , P.M. ; Henry Thos. Reed, P.M. ; The lodge was opened in due form and the minutes of the at the Masonic Club, 23, St. Giles-street, on the 9th inst., di Lug-go, T. G. Dough 0. ty, E. Lloyd, J. S. Powell, G. last meeting read and confirmed , and the Auditors' report under the presidency of Bro. Walter Lake, VV.M., who Konchetti , George Henry Dean, Thos. Clarke, F. Lloyd, read and adopted. A Board of Installed Masters having was assisted by his officers as follows : Bros. Geo. Icwson M. Bleaklcy, Geo. Flint F. Davey, G. Adelmann been formed Bro. Edmunds was installed into the chair of \V. , J. , I.P.M.; W. H. Smith , S.W. ; Robert Gunn , P.M., G Kempton P. ! Alfred , John Paul, Thos. Cross, ',C. Traisi, P. K.S. by Bro. Thompson in an impressive manner. Thefol- lyler, acting J.W. ; John J. Commins, P.M., P.P.G.P., Bosco, VV. Cates, A. F. Arey, J. Bastow, F. Osborne, J. lowing officers were then appointed : Bros. Bastable, S.W. ; Sec ; Geoige Robertson, acting S.D. ; Henry Thonless T. M Jackson , yatt, J. Torrens, H.J. HilLG. Pallett, A. C. Tibbitts, J.W.; Eldridg e, P.M., Treas. ; Frampton, Sec. ; P.M., P.P.G.S.D., Treas., and acting ; C. Bond ' E. J.D. Doughty, Gosling, E. Edwards,J. A. Thierry, A. Thierry, Berry, S.D.; Lewin, J.D. ; Lone, I.G. ; Hollis, D. of C.; acting I.G. ; F. C. Atkinson, P.M., P.G^O., Org. ; VV. Soden Joshua A. Perry, , H. Bell, jun., E. Davies, Thos. A. San- and Very, Tyler. The lod ge was then closed and the Morse, Ty ler. Among the brethren present in addition to Albert Aster ders, , C. E. Bulling, G. H. Smith, and Alex. brethren adjourned to a banquet served by Bro. Baker the above were Bros. J. B. Brid gman, P.M., P.P.G R. ¦ Reid. Visitors : Carlo Gressi Bros. ' , J.D. 1559 ; Charles Lloyd, in his usual excellent style. Grace was sung by E. Pepper, R. F.Ladell, J. H . Brockbank. andH. J. Brooks. 1141 ; Henry Cox, P.M. 1580 ; H. White, J.D. 1671; Ashton, Colson, Phillips, and Tremere. Among the visitors were Bros. Howa rd, Sn ; S. I. Carman Cull Thos. , P.M. 1446 ; W. Geo. Higgins, 1563 ; H. The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given by W.M.; C.W. Bacon , P.G. Stwd.; and W.W.Warner, isoo! Youens, D.C. 1S51; W. Lloyd, 145 ; A. Sanders, S.D. the W.M. The lodge having opened, the minutes of the previous S60 ; A. J. Wilmore, 1056 ; and H. Massey, P.M. 619 and The Immediate Past Master in proposing " The Health meeting were read and confirmed. Bros. Leamon and (Freemason). 192S of the W.M." expressed his opinion that the honour of Morse were raised to the Sublime Degree of a M.M. by The dinner was admirably provided and served , and at its the lodge would be upheld by Bro. Edmunds, who had the W.M. in a very impressive manner. A proposition for conclusion the usual Craft toasts were proposed and hon- spared no pains to f it himself for the office, and trusted a candidate having been made, hearty good wishes were oured ; the Worshi pful Master giving the compliments that the lodge would find him plenty of work to do. given by the visiting brethren , and the lodge was closed tersely and effectively. The Worshipful Master, after thanking the brethren for in peace and harmony. In proposing the toast of " The Initiates " the Worship- the cordial manner in which his health had been received, The brethren then adjourned to supper, at the conclusion ful Master said it was nine years ago that evening since he said he would do his best to give satisfaction to the of which the usual loyal and .Masonic toasts were given was initiated in the Great Northern Lodge. The W.M. at brethren while he had the honour of being their VV.M., and acknowledged, and the remainder of the evening was that time was the present esteemed Secretary, and the ad- and he trusted his endeavours would meet with the appro- spent in a very pleasant manner. vice he then gave those initiates was that if they attended bation of the lodge, and the Past Masters, to whom he a lodge of instruction—which was held at that time in Lon- should look for instruction. He considered Past Masters IPSWICH. — St. Luke's Lodge (No. 225).—The don-street—they should try to work up to the chair. Two of as the guiding stars of the lodge, and hoped that Bro. regular meeting of this old and prosperous lod those initiates were present now; the I.P.M., might be always at his elbow to ge was held they were the S.W. and Thompson, at Freemasons' Hall, Soane-street, on the 10th inst., the W.M. of the present year. He had no ri assist him should he require it. He trusted he mi ht vacate when ght to give g the VV.M., Bro. George Abbott, was supported better advice to the initiates that evening than Bro. the chair as gracefully as his predecessor. by the officers of thc lodge, Bros. J. L. Brook, S.W. ; W. Fish, Staton did before ; but he mi ht say he was proud to The Worship ful Master then proposed " The Health of g J.VV.; A. Cook, S.D. ; W. Buckingham, D.; r! think he had initiated Bros. Davies and Bulling, because the I.P.M.," and said that Bro. Thompson was one who J. Noble, I.G. ; A. Barber, Sec , P.M., P.P.G.S.B. : W. he had known them many years could not slur over his duties, which he had carried out in a , and he was sure they Daking, DC, P.P.G.R. ; Talbot, I.P would be an honour to the Craft. very masterly and graceful manner and in presenting him J. .M.; W. , Leathers, S.S. ; E. Scrivener, J.3. ; likewise the following Bro. Davies replying said that foe many with a Past M aster's jewel which had been unanimousl years he had y eminent visitors and brethren : Bros, the Rev. C. j. thoug ht of joining Freemasonry, and he was very lad to voted by the lodge, he sincerely trusted that Bro. 1 hompson g Martyn, Deputy Prov. Grand Master Suffolk, P.G. have done so now in the Great Northern Lodge. He felt would be spared for many years to wear it. He was proud Chap.; VV. Clarke, P.G.D.C. Suffolk, P.G. Purst. : proud of it, and he hoped and trusted that as he knew many of the opportunity of prese.iting it, as Bro. Thompson and W. Boby, P.M. 1,4, P.P.G.S.W. ; W. P. Mills P. M ! breth ren who belonged to the lodge of instruction he should himself had been initiated together and had followed each , , 376, P.P.G.S.W. ; A. Raphael, W.M. ; 1. Napier, attend them, and it would be his endeavour and aim to take other step by step in the lodge. 059 P.M., Prov. G.J.D. ; T. Noble, P.M.; J. Whitehead, office some day. In reply Bro. Thompson thanked them and assured the P.M.; T. Prentice, P.M., P.P.G. Purst. ; and about 30 Bro. Bulling said he had only to reiterate Bro. Davies' brethren that he had the interests of the lodge at heart and other brethren. words. would exert his utmost to foster genuine Masonic feeling Ihe minutes of. the last lodge were read and confijmed. Bro. Cl eghorn, I.P.M., and good fellowship amongst its members and that he proposed "The Health of the , Ihe ballot was then taken for Mr. Alex. Barber which W.M.," should ever remember with kindliest feelings the presenta- , who during his year had performed the duties of proving unanimous, he was duly initiated into the mysteries his office in a most satisfactory manner—in such a manner tion he had just received. of Freemasonry by the VV.M. The charge was indeed as he (Bro. Cleghorn) ventured The Past Masters , Treasurer s and Secretary's toasts given by to assert at the , Bro. J. Whitehead, P.M., and the working tools were given commencement of the year he would were responded to b Bros. Press, Eldridge, and Frampton. perform them, so as to y by Bro. VV. Clarke, P.G. Purst., Prov. G.D.C Suffolk. uphold the dignity of the lod The toast of "Thc Visitors!" was then given and heartily ge, and merit the warm Bro. Eyre was next passed to the Second Degree ap proval of the brethren. and responded to by Bros. Wilkinson Forge by thc received, , , Dep. Prov. Grand Master of Suffolk, the Rev. The Worshipful Master in Follitt Liepold and Fenner. Bro. Fenner remarked on C J. responding said he could only , , Martyn, P.G.C, in a very impressive manner. The add to his thanks the the advantages of Lodges of Instruction in fitting brethren expression of his feeling of pride at working tools were also given by the D. Prov. G. Master. being Master of the Great Northern Lodge, and as long as to carry out the duties of office , and called attention to the Bro. Read was then raised to the Sublime he should be in that position he excellent working of the Lodge of Instruction held under Deg ree of a should do his very best to Master Mason by the W.M. in a very able manner. Thc promote the good of the lod ge. He hoped his efforts the sanction of this lodge at the Hornsey Wood Tavern, working tools of the Degree were given to thc would Park on every Tuesday evening at ei ht o'clock. candidate give satisfaction to all the brethren. Finsbury , g by Bro. W. Clarke, P.G. Purst. The traditional history "The Visitors " was the next toast and the VV.M. hav- The toast of " The Officers " was then proposed, and , of the Degree was given by the W.M. A letter was read ing proposed it, and expressed the pleasure of the mem- responded to, and the Tyler's toast closed a very enjoyable from the widow of the late Bro. Osborn , thanking thc bers of thc lodge at receiving visitors evening. , VV.M. and brethren for their kind g ift to her from thc Bro. Henry Cox, P.M. Cranbourne, in repl y said that Some admirable songs and trios were sung by Bros. Benevolent Fund, also a letter fro his coming Ashton Colson and Phillips and Bro. Liepold m the Prov. Grand Secre- there seemed to him like coming to his mother Tremere, , , , tary of Suffolk, Bro. N. Tracy, excusing his lod brilliant pianoforte playing. non-attend- ge. • The working was equal to that of any lodge. It contributed some very ance, having promised to install the W.M. elect was the working at Eye. of a brother known familiarly as " Tommy The Worshipful Master then on thc part of himself and Adams " LONDON RIFLE BRIGADE LODGE (No. , and it had not lost anything; it had been followed St. Luke's;Lodge, returned his sincere thanks to the Deputy intact and he was very , pleased to see the able manner in 1962). —This lodge met for the first time this season at Prov . Grand Master for giving the lodge the honour of which the W.M had perlormed his duties. He had had a Anderton's Hotel, Fleet-street, E.C, on the 19th inst., when bis presence, also at the same time thanking Bro. Clarke great dead to do , and he had gone through those duties in the following brethren were present: Bros. A. McDowall, for coming specially from London to support him in the a very creditable manner. - - N. VV.M., G. C. Matthams, S.W.; Chas. Brown, J.VV., chair. The sum of ten guineas was voted to the Boys' Bro. Thomas Ctill also replied, complimenting the W.M. Green, I.P.M.; W. McDougall, Treas. ; W. C. Claridge, School, making the l.P.M. a life subscriber on , and being the the way he had expounded Masonry. The VV.M. had Sec ; A. Haig Brown, S.D. ; A. H. Sandle, J.D. ; S. W. eighth life subscribership to the different followed charities from the lines of Bro. Adams, and given his words most Smith, Org.; W. J. Tasman, I.G. ; L. V. Walker, M.C; ist. Luke s Lodge. 1 hree candidates' accuratel names having been y and impressively. L. M. Williams, Stwd. ; J. Lackland, Tyler; J. Chan t, brought forward for initiation at the next meeting, and Bro. Saunders likewise added a few words in reply. H. VV. Kitchingman, C. G. Brown, J. C lilt, VV. Cowling, there being no other business, the lod In ge was closed. replying to the toast of " The Past 1 Masters " Bro. E. Beard, H. F. Bing, S. W. Morris, R. T. Swinscow, G. The brethren then adjourned to banquet Cleghorn , the W.M. thanked the brethren for the support given to the Bokenham, G. Gregory, R. A. Hancock, W. McNish, C. being supported on his right and left by the D.P.G.M., Girls' School H. L. Thomas R. H. Tayton Geen W. A. last spring. He was by that generosity Stein, , , J. , Bros. Clarke, Booby, and the Past Masters of St. Luke's enabled to take up JOJ guineus, which was the eighth in Heward, H. H. Nuding, C F. Elles, S. VV. Fraser, G. R. Lodge, amount on the list. Rix , and H. Chapman. After the cloth had been removed Bro. thc Worship ful Webb, P.M. and Treasurer, after also thanking the Visitors : Bros. T. H. Hicks, 1597; VV. F. Woods, P.M. Master gave the toasts ot " The Oueen ," "The Grand utethren for Reid-Todd P.M. Carter P.M. their support, congratulated the breth ren on S5S ; C. H. , 85S; J. , 767 ; Master and the rest of the Grand Office rs," adverting to thc meeting in such large numbers that evening. He also com- C. H. Cumberland, W.M. S5S ; W. H. Hobbiss, 858 ; fact of having two Grand Officers present, Bro. the Rev. Phmented the W.M. on performing his duties so abl and VV. B. Burnard, J.W. 1G62; P. H. Jones, P.M. 85S ; VV. y, C. J. Martyn, P.G. Chap.; and Bro. VV. Clarke, P.G. called upon the brethren to attend the lodge of instruction Burn , S58 ; J. J. Berry, P.M. 554 ; V. tLarner, S.D. 85S ; Purst., whom the lod as ge was very proud to welcome. often as they could. A. Wood, 7; R. Bird, W.M. 1694, P.M. S5S ; H. Henton, The toast was received with Bro. much heartiness by the Reed, P.M., appealed to the brethren for suDoort, S.W. 1559 ; A. E. Staley, P.M. 1 72S, W.M. 1S5 ; H. G. brethren, and Bros. Martyn and Clarke responded. and referred to the services rendered by the J.W. to the Buss, Asst. Grand Sec ; T. W. C. Bush , P.M. 1S5 and Ihe Worshipful Master then gave the toast of "The Benevolent Institution, which had enabled the brethren to 172S ; and J. C. Preston, 1445. Prov. Grand Master relieve , Bro. Lord Waveney," and spoke of two widows. The lodge was opened in the customary manner, and the the high qualifications he Ihe possessed not only as a Mason, Worshipful Master in giving the toast of "The minutes of the previous meeting read and confirmed. Bros. but as an English gentleman. juicers," said he was fortunate in having such officers as Kitchingman and Gowling, were raised to the Third Degree, The toast was received with had. acclamation, and was ™j No Master [could succeed without good officers. and Bros. Heward and Elles, were passed to the Second followed by "The D.P.G.M., Bro. Martyn , and the rest 1 ne lodsr e was railed that- pvpnino- fnr a vprv pn rl v Vinur. Degree ; after which the ballot was taken for Mr. George ot the Prov. Grand Officers, Present and Past." a"u the princi and Mr. Henry Chapman which proved unani- pal officers were in their places within five Rice Rix, , Bros. Martyn, Clarke, aud Napier returned thanks for minutes of the time appointed. mous in their favour, and they being in attendance were the toast. After a response from the S.W., initiated into the mysteries and privileges of Freemasonry. the J.W. said that Bro. I he D.P.G.M.. then requested the use of the Master's Keecl had referred no further business the lodge was closed in to the services he (Bro. Kempton) had There being gavel and proposed " The VV.M., Bvo. George Abbott." rendered to the Benevolent harmony. Institution. Its success had peace and In his remarks he stated that he had been to a great many Paid him then adjourned to the Pillar room for jj , and he hoped it would not stop where it was. The brethren lodges duri ng his Masonic career and had seen their work- ;e should which the usual toasts were proposed and not rest until everv member of the Great dinner, after ing, but he telt bound to say that he may have seen the orinern Lod including that of "the VV.M., the South ge had subscribed, and he should keep on responded to, work done by the VV.M. equalled , but had rarely seen it ,1 Ti"8 them until they were all Life Subscribers. He Middlesex Lodge, No. 858, shooting team, and the initiates excelled. He also complimented thc W.M. on «ouid try acknowled the good to carry out what Bro. Reed had said. Th ey who suitably ged the same. A very enjoyable working of his officers and upon the large number of 2 mem',ers on their Bros. Bokenham Carter 'I' *?' ^ Charitable Association. evening being spent, , , Walker, brethren around him. . . h ?y had another with -Jn tnemhprs ; nnfl Im had fnur fhat- and others contributing to the harmony of the evening. The toast was drank heartily, the lire being led 10 Wajr by the ivcek °"ii* w'10 woul(J oe supplemented by more in a Deputy Prov. Grand Master. »K«. 1 : e hoped they would do even more this year than HASTINGS. —Derwent Lodge (No. 40) .—The The VV.M. returned his thanks to the Dep. a,reacl P.G.M. for Th n- y done. brethren of this old lod ge met on the 8th inst., at the his very kind remarks, also to the Brethren for responding ler's toast Th \x', close-P 1oeing • practised the parts allotted present Bros. Thompson, W.M.; Edmunds, Gambier, 1820 ; andC.R.Chandler, P.P.G.P., P.M. 11S4, to them. The VV.M. proposed the toast of *' The Initiate, Bro. Barber," and trusted what he had seen and heard had quence of the lamented decease of Bro. A. B. Richman, W. Price, P.M. ; H. Matthews, P.M . ; J. Pemberton, made an impression on his mind, and that if he only late S.W., in thc unanimous choice by the brethren of Bro. P.P.G.S. of VV. ; H. Skinner, P.M. ; Councillor T. H. followed in the footsteps of his father he would make a Moreton Graham, J.W., as Worshipful Master; the re- Sheen, P.M. 241; Hugh Williams, P.P.G.A.D.C; J. B. good muson. election of our esteemed Bro. James Garnar, P.M., as MacKenzie, P.M., Treas. 1G09 VV. Lane ; E. Jones, Bro. Barber thanked the W.M. and the lodge for Treasurer ; and Bro. Gilbert, as Tyler, for the iSth year. S.W. 605 ; S.Jones, P.M. 477; D. J. Perry, G73 ; W. H. initiating him , and hoped he should make as good a The various items of business in the lodge, including the Waight, 477; S. Prince, 605 ; J. Davis, Org. 724 ; W. mason as his father. voting of a Past Master's jewel to Bro. E. Ayling on his Williamson , 241 ; S. Wensley, Sg7; D. B. Risk, 673; The W.M. then gave the toast of "The Visitors," vacation of the chair, proposals for initiation, &c, having W. H. Millar, 673 ; J. Howarth, 10 (U.S.) ; W. J. speaking of Bro. Boby, P.G.S.W., as one of the best been disposed of , the brethren adjourned to dine in the Petticrew, 477; A. Moore, 605; T. Quark, 605; and T. masons in the province, and one who had identified himself banqueting hall, where, as is usual in this lodge, the enter- Wilson, 21G. much with the Masonic charities, and had rendered them tainment proved worthy of the occasion. After the initiation of several candidates the chair was great service. Also of Bro. Raphael, the W.M. of the After the usual toasts had been given and responded to, taken by Bro. H. Matthews, P.M., who proceeded to in- Prince of Wales Lodge, a good working Mason; also Bro . the main item of interest was reached by the presentation stall Bro. Allister as the W.M. of the lodge for the ensuing Cannon , P.M. of the Perfect Friendship Lodge ; also Bro. to its late Secretary, Bro. W. H. Lee, P.M., of a tes- year, the ceremony being very effectively performed. The him an Tindall , of Lodge 242 , and trusted that he (Bro. Tindall) timonial voted by the Lodge, in addition to electing following officers were subsequently invested : Bros. J. H. would go away with a favourable impression of his visit to honorary member, as a token of the very high esteem in Jones, I.P.M. ; E. T. Rawson, S.W. ; E. G. Mason, the lodge. which he is held by them. The presentation was made by J.W. ; J. G. Parker, P.M., Treas. (re-elected); Richard Bros. Boby, Raphael, and Tindall returned thanks, Bro. the VV.M., who, in so doing, expressed the deep sense of Jones, Sec. ; T. B. Hughes, S.D. ; J. Lawton, J.D.; H. Boby remarking that what he had seen in the lodge reflected obligation all the members of the lodge, particularly its Matthews, P.M., D. of C.; W. Mathias, I.G.; R. Luke, the greatest credit on the Master and his officers . The officers and past masters, were under to Bro. Lee for the S.S. j H. D. Roberts, J.S.; W. Worth, A.S. ; A. Fay, other visitors also returned thanks. past eleven years, in his having so devotedly interested A.S. ; and F. W. Holtaway, Tyler (re-elected). The Worshi pful Master then proposed "The Officers of himself in their welfare, both individually and collectively, At the conclusion of the business the brethren adjourned y contributing to the eleva- the Lodge," and spoke of the great assistance they had and by his exertions so eminentl to the Seacombe Hotel, where they sat down to an excellent ge to the position it occupies banquet given him in carrying out the duties. tion of the Rose of Denmark Lod , superintended by Bro. Tow, of the Emulation in the Masonic world. It was with very great regret the Lodge Bro. Brook , S.W., returned thanks for the officers , and , and during the evening a valuable Past Master's stated their greatest endeavours would be to perform the brethren had received the announcement of his resignation jewel was presented to Bro. J. H. Jones, I.P.M., in recog- parts allotted to them with credit to themselves and with as Secretary, but it was with a large amount of pleasure they nition of the services he had rendered to the lodge gener- satisfaction to the Master. knew that he was still remaining a member among them, ally, more especially during his year's occupancy of the hoped this memento of their goodwill and esteem chair. Thc Tyler's toast brought a very pleasant evening to a and they close. would for many years be looked upon by him, and recall to memory the many pleasant and instructive meetings con- WIGAN.—Lindsay Lodge (No. 1335). —Thc BOLTON.—St. John's Lodge (No. 231).—The nected with their association of many years. usual monthly meeting was held on Wednesday, the 3rd replied that he was hardly pre- y meeting of this lodge was held on Wednesday, the Bro. Lee in responding, inst., at 5 o'clock in the afternoon. Present : Bros. J. D. mothl expression of the goodwill of the instant at the Commercial Hotel, at six o' clock pared to receive the Murray, VV.M. ; H. T. Byrom , S.W. ; A. H. Crossley, 17th , brethren in such terms as the W.M. had been kind enough in the evening. Present : Bros. John Isherwood , VV.M.5 J.W. ; Johnson, Secretary ; R. B. Seddon, S.D. ; Wm. however very glad to find that the Boothroyd 'l.P.M.; Peter Bradburn , J.W. ; G. P. Brock- to convey. He was, , Wal l, J.D. ; Boucher, I.G. ; John Browne and W. M. J. . manner in which he had done his duty as Secretary had bank P.P.G.S.D., Treasurer; Chas. Crompton , S.D.; Wylde, Stewards; Rob. Halliwell, H. Riddlesworth, , met with their approbation. He had always from the Walker, J.D. ; W. Chambers, I.G. ; J. S. Sugden ; BeaEer, P.M.; Ralph Betley, P.M. ; and C. D. Mortimer, Jas. been initiated in the.Rose of Denmark Lodge) Thomas Morris, P.M. ; Higson , P.M.; Kutter, P.M.; first (having Organist. Visitors : Bros. G. P. Brockbank, P.P.G.O. taken a great interest in its welfare, and as no more Forrest ; Briscoe, Organist; and others. Visitors : Bros. Berks and Bucks, W.M. 37, P. Prov. G.S.D. East leasurable satisfaction can be obtained from continued Goulbourn, St. Georges, '; Ni ghtingale, 146 ; Downes, p Lane, and G. Stwd. Scotland; Reginald Young, P.P. J. 1723 culture than matured results he was very pleased to find 146 ; and Sugden, P. M., 1379. G.S.D. W. Lane ; Jno. Philli ps, P.M. 17S ; Thos. The minutes of the last meeting having been confirmed , the lodge in its present position. It afforded him great Millner, P.M. 17 S; J. M.Ashurst, W.M. 17S ; P. Ley- Bros. Fletcher and Bradley were passed to the Degree of satisfaction as the result of the continued efforts of all its land, 17S ; Wm. Holt, 1S7; and Atherton Ainsworth, Fellow Craft by the W.M., and the working tools of the officers and members to attain to Masonic excellence. For W.M. 5S0. lained by Bro. Boathroyd, I.P.M. Mr. John his own part, although no longer an active member, he The lod ge was opened in due form, after which the degree exp should deem it a privilege to be in any way of assistance to Swarsbrick, jun., was afterwards duly balloted for, ap- minutes of the preceding meeting were read and confirmed. kindl feeling always existing in proved and initiated an E.A. by the W.M., the working them, and reciprocate the y Bro. William Rigby was then raised to the Degree of Master , of which the testimonial of that tools of the degree being explained by the J.W., Bro. the lodge towards him , Mason by the W.M., Bro. Murray, and was instructed in ible evidence. In thanking them very Bradburn and the customary charge was delivered by evening was the tang the working tools. Mr. Garnet George Tatham, who had , he would like to express his Bro. Brockbank Senior P.M. A gentleman was proposed sincerely for the present, been previously balloted for and elected , was initiated into , officiall for initiation at the next meeting, and hearty good wishes thanks to all the members with whom he had been y the Craft, and the working tools were explained to him. his career in the lodge and earnestl expressed by the visiting brethren. A voteof sympathy and connected during , y Bro. Murray is entitled to great praise for the admirable as in the past what condolence with the famil y of the late Bro. J. L. Aldred, a hope in thc future the lodge would be, , manner he acnuitted himself in these ceremonies, being the one of mutual good P.M. of the lod ge, who during his career had been a very he had found it, and what it now was, only opportunity he has had since his installation into office well led by its W.M., useful and painstaking member, sparing neither time nor fellowship and social enjoyment, of proving his efficiency as Master of a lodge, and certainly purse in promoting the interests of the Craft, and especially well served by its officers , and well attended by its the hopes of the brethren were fully realised, the work with reference to the Charities of the Order, was passed on members. being perfect in all its parts. The lodge was closed in peace engrossed on vellum the motion of Bro. Brockbank, who briefly referred to the The testimonial, which is beautifully and harmony. "Rose of Denmark Lod labours Bro. Aldred had taken upon himself in relieving the and framed in gold, reads thus : ge, Treasurer of some of the more onerous portions of his duty, No. 975.—At a meeting of the Rose of Denmark Lodge, NEWCASTLE-ON -TYNE. — Walker Lodge hound Hotel Richmond Surrey, and gratefully acknowledged his efficient services. A No. 975, held at thc Grey , , (No. 1342).—The regular monthly meeting of this lodge Bro. Edward Ayling, W.M., in portion of the ancient charter having been read by the on Friday, 15th June, 1SS3, was held on the 10th inst., when over 60 members and it was moved by Bro. John Noble P.M., Sec, Senior Warden, the lodge was closed in harmony at S p.m. the chair, , visitors signed the Tyler's book. The Worshi pful Master, seconded by Bro. James Garnar, P.M., Treas., and resolved Bro. William Smith, P.M., P.P.G. Supt. of Wks., opened — Segontium Lodge (No. 606). unanimously, ' That the members of this lodge, as a mark the lodge in due form, and the minutes of the last regular CARNARVON. of the esteem and regard with which Bro. W. H. Lee, P.M., —The annual installation meeting of the members of this meeting having been read and confirmed, the ballot was inst., in the lodge is held by them, elect him an honorary member on his re- taken for Bro. Henry Pa rker, I.G. n 19, as a joining mem- lodge took place on Wednesday, the 17th and that the thanks Bro. A. Hussey De Burgh tirement from the office of Secretary, ber and he was declared elected. The ballot was then room in Carnarvon Castle. cf the lod ge be presented to him, for his services in connec- Bro. C. H. Rees, P.M., assisted by taken for Mr. Ernest Sophus-Tobias Hendry as a candidate was installed W.M. by extending over a period of 11 years, during the and the S dney Boucher, tion with it, for the mysteries and privileges of Ancient Freemasonry, Bros. J. R. Davids, P.M., Rev.J. y whole of which time his influence and energy largely con- appointed as his officers and being declared duly elected and in attendance he.was P.M., P.P.G.C. The VV.M. tributed to the welfare of the Rose of Denmark Lodge. W. Ingleton , S.W. ; N. initiated into the Craft by the W.M. Bro. William F. Bros. C. H. Rees, I.P.M. ; J. His untiring zeal and continued efforts in promoting the ; T. D. Lloyd S.D. ; Hardman, J.D.; Carman, acting J.W., afterwards explained the working Bunnell, J.VV. , cause of Freemasonry won the esteem of all with whom he Treas. ; Cornelius Davies, P.M., D. of C.; tools. Bros. Hutton and Eagle were next passed as Fellow W. Morgan, was associated and they will always cherish his connection Org. ; Owen Evans I.G. ; C. Rowlands, , Crafts by the W.M.; Bro. Dixon Cowie explained the work- J. Williams, , with them with feelings of gratification, and they earnestly ; and W. Watkins, Tyler. ing tools. Other business of a formal nature having been S.S. ; E. Roberts, J.S. hope he may long be spared to continue his usefulness to The banquet took place at the Royal Hotel, Mr. Hum- transacted, and the hearty good wishes of several visiting le. The visitors included our ancient Order, and to exercise his zealous efforts in pro- brethren tendered, the lodge closed in peace and harmony, phreys catering in an excellent sty its doctrines as efficientl y as in the past." [Then P.P.G.M. Aberdeenshire, P.G.M.M. mulgating and the brethren adjourned to the festive board , the W.M. Bros. Captain Hunter, follow the signatures.j W. W. Newton, Roberts, W.M. occupying the chair, and the S.W. the vice-chair, the North Wales j Tanqueray, The meeting was brought to a close with the usual Bangor, and others. usual loyal and Masonic toasts forming part of thc proceed- Tyler's toast. ings of a very enjoyable meeting, several brethren also —This contributing thereto by some excellent vocal music. DERBY.—Arboretum Lodge (No. 731). SOUTHEND-ON-SEA. —Priory Lodge (No. on the 10th inst., at the Amongst those present in addition to those brethren lodge held its regular meeting —A regular meeting of this lodge was held at when there were present Bros. 1000). already mentioned were : Bros. William Cooper, I.P.M., Masonic Hall, Gower-street, the Middleton Hotel Southend-on-Sea, on Thursday, S.W.; J. Copestick, , P.P.G.J.D.; Alderson Barker, P.M., Treas.; John William I. Bland , VV.M.; C. Webster, the nth inst. There were present Bros. W. D. VV. Cooper, P.M., Sec. ; Robson, acting Sec.; Henry Spittle, S.D. : Thos. Palmer J.VV. ; Rev. T. Orrell , Chao. ; Prov. Asst. G.D.C W.M. ; W. G. Bri hten , Woodiwiss, jun., J.D. ; J. VV. Merritt, , g Bennett, J.D. ; W. T. Clarke, 315, 1829, acting I.G. ; E. Home, S.D. ; A. &c Provincial CO., S.W. ; C. John- Chadwick D. of C; S. Taylor, as P.M. 72, , J. Chas. Roope, S.W. 24, acting Org. ; John Wood , P.M. 48, Erigg, Org. ; J. , stone P.M., P.P.G.D., as J.W.; Rev . H. Hatch, G. T. Wri ht, P.M. ; H. , J. S.W. 1712, acting M.C ; Jethro William Mathews, I.G.; I. Walker, Steward ; g P.M. & P.Z., P.P.G. Chap., Chap. ; A. Lucking, P.M. P.M.; Brown, P.M. ; A. S. Stwd. ; Michael James Barkas, J. Stwd. ; Joshua Curry, Burn, P.M. ; T. K. Gee, J. & P.Z., Prov. D.C, Sec ; G. R. Dawson, S.D.; F. Taylor P.M.; H. Fowkes, P.M.; T. J. Tyler; John Brown , Past S.W.; Joh n W. Robson, George Frazer, P.M.; J. , Herring ton, P.M. 1G0, P.P.G.P., J.D. ; C. Floyd, I.P.M. Mel rose, VV. Knight, F. McDonald, Archibald Irwin , Joseph Holland Baker, Chris- Day, A. Tyler, W. Forman, J. I.G.; Dr. E. E. Philli ps, P.M. & P.Z., P.P.G.D., VV. W. Hey wood, G. Sutherland, 1817, tian Yurgensen, Robert Fletcher, Henry Harman, Robert Ball , L. J. Greensmith, T. F. Barrett, P.P.G.R., I.P.M.; G. F. Jones, Smales W. Humber and E. Holden , Tyler. Orir. ; , William Eagle, T. A. Hutton, George Skillings, F. Sale, T. Jordan , , P.St., P.P.G.W. ; G. Berry, P.M. ; G. Glasscock, C. D. Hart, S.W. 10S5 ; J. Isaac Taylor, George Brown, Frank Graham, J. Patterson , Visitors : Bros. W. Todd , 242; P.M. P.P.G.S.B. ; W. Gregson, E. F. Wood , W. l.P.M.; VV. C. Baldwin , and Monck, S02. 1S17, John McKay, P.M., W.M. 481 ; R. W. Cummings, P.M. W. L. Ball, J. Wateihouse, L. Warren, jun., and A. VV. Martin, Tyler. 1626 ; W. T. Moss E. officers were unavoidably absent : Bros. G. , 837; J. D. Maighan, Charles The following Visitors ; Bros. E. L. Shepherd, P.M. P.P.G.S.B. Pattison VV. Whittaker Treas. ; and Maxey, I.G. 945, , 44; Thos. E. Smith, P.M. 991, P. Prov. G. Swd. Cay, l.P.M.; , J. Berks and Bucks; and H. Kerndge, 1536. Br. ; n Braithwate The minutes of the last lodge having been read and con- Joh , P.M. 1427, P. Prov. G.J.D. ; John A joining member having been unanimously elected, the Chapman firmed the ballot was taken for Mr. John Jones, who was , John Calvert, J.D. 991 ; Edmund F. Prentice, W.M. passed Bro. William Lloyd Wise to the Second 1 , 4S1 ; Peter Sarchet, j P.M. declared dul y elected. Bro. John Melrose was next duly G43 1809 James McCulloch , DeTee. The lecture on the tracing board was given by 1G P. Prov. G.J.W.; Pittuck Sec. 1 ; Geo. Hardy, passed to the degree of a Fellow Craft by thc W.M., who 43, , 643 Mr. Bro. J. C. Johnstone, P.M. Bro. W. G. Brighten , S.W., W.M. 1G43 ; S. Chadwick, S.W. 1643; J. Mitchel l , P.M. also full y explained the working tools of the degree. to serve as Steward at the next meeting, expressed his intention 1643 ; I. Duncan, I.G. 1643 ; T. b. Wrath, P.M. 4^4. Charles Field , who had been elected at a previous Masonic Benevolent Institution. A h mysteries and privileges of festival of the Royal 1643 ; William Cowie, 1643; J. M. Rupert, 1643 ; Hug was then initiated into the at the next meeting having been R. who also presented the candidate for initiation McCulloch, P.M. 556, Scotland ; Peter Wood, 1643 ; ancient Freemasonry by the W.M., closed. " having been cor- proposed the lodge was Murray, 1643 ; W. Atkinson, 1643; Chas. B. Ford, l.P.M. working tools. " Hearty good wishes Henry the lodge was closed 481, Prov. G.J.D. ; Thomas Dunning, S.W. 4S1; dially given by the visiting brethren , S. 'The W.M. having to leave for Leices- SEACOMBE.—Warren Lodge (No. 127 6).—The George, P.M. S84 ; Chas. McNamara, VV.M. 97; John in perfect harmony. Clarke, 240; C. Moor S.W. McCulloch, the brethren shortly after met in the Lower Hall, under annual installation meeting of the members of this lodge John , 97; Hugh ter, P.M. S.C. ; and Peter Wood the presidency of their esteemed Bro. G. T. Wright, P.M., was held on Tuesday, the iGth inst., at Kenna Hall, where 556, , 1643. and a very enjoyable evening was spent. there was a very numerous and highly influential assembly of the fraternity, several of the visitors hailing from the TWICKENHAM Sir Francis Burdett Lodge RICHMOND.—Rose of Denmark Lodge (No. neighbouring province of West Lancashire. The Warren (No. 1503). —This prosperous lodge met for the dispatch of Lodge has very recently removed to its present head- Among 975).—'The election meeting of this influential lodge was business at the Albany Hotel, on the 10th inst. on Friday, the 19th inst., quarters, and the members must feel that in the change those present were Bro. T. C. Walls, P.P.G.S.B. Middx., held at the Greyhound Hotel, h in the ch air supported by Bros. they have secured a meeting-place which is at once con- S.W., in the chair in the unavoidable absence throug Bro. E. Ayling, VV.M., , , Phillips, P.M., acting S.W.; M. Graham, J.VV. ; J. venient and comfortable. The lodge was duly opened by illness of Bro. W. Taylor, W.M.; Bros. W. H. Saunders and among his official supporters Saunders, Garnar, P.M., 'Treas. ; ]. Noble, P.M., Sec. ; Hinton , Bro. J. H. Jones, W.M., P.P.G.D. Middx., Treas., acting S.W. ; S. H. l.P.M.; G. Allister S.W., the W.S.; P.M.; Wrigglesworth, P.M.; Lee, P.M.; and other officers were Bros. W. Danger, , J.W. ; Brigg, J.D.; Gurney, acting I.G.; Jenkyns, G. Parker P.M., previous and many brethren . VV.M. elect ; E. T. Rawson, J.W. ; J. , and R. H. Saunders, I.P.M. The minutes of the Treas. ; E. G. Mason , Sec ; T. B. Hughes, S.D. ; J. meeting having been read and confirmed, two brethren After the confirmation of the minutes of the preceding ot the election of W.M., Treasurer, and T ler for Lawton, J.D.; R. D. Jones, I.G.; and F. W. Holtaway, were duly raised to the Degree of M.M. The election meeting, y resulted thc ensuing year was proceeded with, resulting, in conse- Tyler. Amongst those present at the meeting were Bros. W.M., 1 reasurer, and Tyler for the year ensuing unanimously in favour of Bros. Walls, VV. H. Saunders, P.M., for his valued services to the lodge as Treasurer, was Mackenzie and W. Vidler, Stewards ; and R. Rogers, and Harrison. The sum of £5 5s. was _ voted to the unanimously carried ; and, after the acceptance of the iyler. outgoing W.M. in recognition of his having passed the auditors' report, lodge was closed, and the brethren ad- The ceremony of installation was then completed by the chair the second time, such amount to be dealt with as he journed to a banquet, which was admirably served by Mrs. addresses being given to the office rs and brethren. The Forth justice was thought proper. , of the Peacock Hotel, and to which full whole ceremony was beautifull y and most impressively The lodge was closed, and the brethren adjourned to done. given throughout, and constantly elicited hearty applause, VV. H. refreshment under the genial presidency of Bro. The usual toast list was presented. " The Queen and the W.M. presented, in thc name of the lod ge, a Saunders , who, upon the removal of the cloth, gave a few Craft," " The Most Worshi pful the Grand Master, H.R.H. very handsome P.M.'s jewel to the retirinn - \V M. in of the principal toasts. the Prince of Wales," and " The Grand Lodge and Offi- recognition of the services rendered during ' his term of Bro. Walls responded on behalf of " The Provincial cers " were submitted in truly Masonic spirit by the VVor- office , and of the esteem in which he is held by thc brethren. Grand Officers. " shipful Master, who then proposed "The Right Worshi pful Bro. Brakspear expressed his pleasure at havin"- so Bro. R. "The Health of the W.M." was proposed by the Prov. Grand Master, His Grace the Duke of Manches- agreeable a duty to perform , and trusted Bro. I Iod gs mi ght H. Saunders, in the course of which he feelingly touched ter; the Worshipful the Deputy Prov. Grand Master, Bro. live many years to wear the same. Bro . Hodge' thanked upon the cause of the W.M.'s absence that day, and ex- Butler Wilkins; and the Officers of Prov. Grand Lodge." the brethre n for their valuable gift , and said it would always pressed a hope that at their next meeting he would be in Bro. Butler Wilkins highly appreciated the reception ac- remind him of what his officers and the brethren had made their midst, and perfectly restored to health. corded to the toast, and regretted that the many public for him—a pleasant year of office. 'The thanks of thn Bro. W. H- Saunders having replied upon Bro. Taylor's engagements of his grace prevented him oftener meeting lodge to VV. Bro. Thrupp for performing thc installation behalf, then gave, in very kind terms, " The W.M. elect." his brethren, but trusted that, as the next Provincial Grand ceremony was proposed, and carried unanimously. Bro. Walls having responded, the toast of " The Lodge would be summoned to meet under the banner of The lodge was closed, and the brethren adjourned to the Visitor," replied to by Bro. Jenkyns, and " The Officers," the Eleanor Cross, which had been consecrated since the Red Lion Hotel, where an excellent banquet was provided coupled with the names of Bros. S. Saunders and Briggs, Provincial Grand Master last presided , he would be present, by Mrs. Williams. The cloth having heen removed, the terminated the proceedings. particularly if the date could be so altered as to suit his con- usual Masonic toasts were duly honoured. venience. In proposing the toast of " The Masonic Chariti-s," thc HAMPTON. —Hemming Lodge (No. 1512) .— Bro. George Eilard, Prov. G.D. of C, replied on behal f W.M. congratulated thc lod ge on thc excellent work it had The installation meeting of this lodge was held at the Lion of the rest of the Prov. Grand Officers. done in this direction. During the two years of its existence Hotel, on the lSth inst., when there were in attendance Bro. Rev. T. C. Beasley, J .VV., in proposing " The it had sent a Steward to every festival , and contributed the Bros. J. W. Hiscox, VV.M.; T. Moody, S.W., VV.M. Health of the Worshipful Master of the Eleanor Cross sum of £Y)S. The W.M. concluded by earnestly appealing elect; VV. C. Davey, J.W. ; E. Hopwood, P.P.G.S.B. Lodge," said he (Bro. Beasley) was pleased to occupy the to the brethren to continue the good work they had begun. Middx., Treas. ; W. Hammond, P.P.G.D. Middx., Sec. ; position of one of his Wardens, and hoped he and his bro- The Tyler's toast brought a very pleasant evening to a E. Russell, J.D. ; A. Jackson, I.G. ,- W. Spearing, M.C. ; ther Warden would find themselves in the position he had close. H. Wheatley, Assist. W.S. ; T. C Walls, P.P.G.S.B. once observed in a very beautiful phenomenon called mock ? Middx., I.P.M. ; J. Hammond, P.P.G.D. Middx., P.M. ; suns, in which two bodies appeared, one on either side of INSTRUCTION. J. C. Jessett, P.M. ; Gilbert, P:G.T., Tyler; and others. the sun, but which, instead of detracting from its bright- Among the visitors were Bros. Hiscox, J.W. 1157 ; ness, seemed only to add thereto. Peterson , 12S3 ; and Tucker, 1365. The Worshipful Master in acknowledging the flattering HYDE PARK LODGE (No. 1425). —A meeting- The minutes of the previous meeting having been read remarks of his brother Junior Warden said that he was of this lodge was held on the 22nd inst., at the Fountain's and confirmed , Bro. Barton was raised to the degree of a full y aware of the responsibilities of the office , and the Abbey Hotel, in, Praed-street, Padding ton , W. Present : M.M. by the W.M., in a manner that left but littl e to be difficulties of the task he had undertaken, particularl y in Bros. C. R. Wickens, W.M .; VV. H. Chalfont , W.M. desired. The W.M. then vacated the chai r in favour of having to follow brethren, of such marked skill as those of 1425, S.W. ; H . Perdue, J.VV. ; G. Read, P.M. 511, Bro. John Hammond, who at once proceeded to install his predecessors. Preceptor and Treas. ; H. Dehane, I.P.M. 1543 , Sec ; J. Bro. T. Moody into the chair of K.S. He appointed the Bro. Eilard , P.M. 360, proposed in eloquent and flatter- C Rhind, S.D. ; M. J. Green , J.D. : C I. Humfress. following Past Masters to assist him during the ceremony : ing terms " The Installing Master and the Past Masters of I.G.; R . E. Cursons, Steward ; M. S. Speige'l, P.M. iSS ; Bros. Hopwood, as S.W. ; Hiscox, as J.VV.; Walls, as the lodge," regretting that the engagements of the brother W. Crai g, P.M. 1425; F. Chandler, G. J. Earney, W. J. D.C. ; and Jessett, as I.G. who undertook the chief portion of that day's work had Mason, J. Lawrence, F. F. Ferris, VV. A. Vincent, J. J. At this stage of the proceedings Bro. R. Thrupp, the called him away, but whose place was well supplied by a Thomas, D. Hart, G. S. Mote, VV. Death, VV. Middleweek, W.D.P.G.M. of Middlesex, was announced, and a pro- brother whom they all liked, and were always glad ito see F. Swain, G. Wood , and the following visitors : Bros. J. cession of Provincial Grand Officers having been formed , and hear. R. Philli ps, 16S1; and E. J. Brown , 1GS1. he was duly admitted into the lodge and saluted. The offi- Bro. H. Brown in responding lamented that circum- Lodge was opened in due form and the minutes confirmed. cers appointed for the ensuing year are Bros. Davey, S.W.; stances had removed from among them on this occasion all Lodge was opened in the Second and Third Degree and Jones, J.W.; E. Hopwood , P.M., Treas.; VV. Hammond, those, with the exception of Bro. Adkins, who had pre- resumed to the First Degree. The ceremonies of initiation P.M., Sec. ; Spearing, S.D. ; Wheatley, J.D. ; Holland, viously adorned the chair of that lodge. He assured the and raising were rehearsed, Bros. Brown and Ferris being I.G. ; T. C Walls, D. of C ; C Jessett, W.S. ; Eales, brethren that whoever might occupy the chair could rely the candidates. Bros. Philli ps and Brown were unani- A.W.S.; and Gilbert, Tyler. Bro. J. Hammond having on his assistance and the exercise of his ability in pro- mously elected joining members. Bro. Chal font will be the completed . the ceremony by an admirable delivery of the moting the welfare ot the Eleanor Cross Lodge. W.M. next meeting. addresses, a vote of thanks was unanimously passed to him Bro. Atkins, P.M.,gave "The Masonic Charities," and for his services as Installing Officer. By fiat of the W.M. as Provincial Charity Steward for the year, hoped to be ISLINGTON LODGE (No. 1471).—In con- Bro. Peterson, 12S3, was then passed to the Second Degree enabled to carry to the Festival of the Boys' School such a sequence of structural alterations at the old head-quarters by Bro. Moody. The report of the Auditors having been list as would do credit to the Province of Norths and of this popular lodge at the Crown and Cushion , London received and adopted and Bro. Ballard, 1326, having been Hunts, and to that lodge particularly ; a lodge which, Wall , the brethren have been compelled to seek a new balloted for as a joining member, the lodge was closed and although so young, had already distinguished itself in the home which they have happily established at the Champion the brethren adjourned to the banquet, which was well served cause of charity, and had added to its voting power by Hotel, in Aldersgate-strect. Bro. R. J. Chillingworth, by Bro. Ballard, the caterer. Upon the removal of the becoming a Pice-President of the Royal Masonic Bene- P.M., heartil y entered into the task of making the cloth the customary toasts followed . volent Institution for Aged Freemasons and Widows of necessary arrangements, which indeed was a task of no Bro. Raymond Thrupp, G.A.D. of C, in a speech of Freemasons. great difficulty in his well-known and extensive hotel. The some point replied upon behalf of " The Grand Officers," Bro. F. Binckes, Secretary to the Royal Masonic Institu- brethren met there for the first time on Tuesday evening and in the course of his remarks expressed the gratification tion for Boys, replied in a powerfu l and most eloquent with Bros. C. Mather as W.M. ; Hepburn, as S.W. ; and it had afforded him at being present at the Hemming Lodge appeal on behalf of those three great institutions, which Thompson, as J.W. ; the lodge being well attended by that day. The proceedings throughout were worthy of were the pride of the Craft and the wonder of the unin- brethren and visitors. Lodge having been opened in due all praise and reflected great credit upon the executive. itiated world, calling on each brother to remember that form and congratulations exchanged upon the members in Bro. Walls having responded to the toast of " The touching appeal to their hearts made, when, at a peculiar attendance, and the comfortable and convenient quarters Provincial Grand Officers," "The Health of the W.M." moment, they promised, if in their power, to help, found for the lodge, the Second and Third Degrees were was given warmly and eloquently by the I.P.M. according to their means, those who, from unforeseen cir- successively worked, the ceremonies being gone through in The Wo rshi pful Master in reply expressed the pride he cumstances, were reduced to the lowest ebb of poverty and a manner which afforded the utmost satisfaction to those felt in having been elevated to the dignified position of a distress, and as they had been reminded that day there was present. At the conclusion of labour a vote of thanks was ruler in the Craft, and he hoped that his conduct, in the a second phase of being happy—that was to communicate passed to Bro. Chillingworth for the effective arrangements chair during his year would justif y the confidence of the happiness. he had made for the accommodation of the lodge, and it was brethren in having placed him there. Bro. James L. Spoor proposed " The Visiting Brethren ," stated that the position of the lodge both numericall y and " The Installing Officer " followed, and this toast having and Bro. Ward, 1564, suitably acknowledged the toast, financially was most satisfactory. Several new members been drunk with acclamation, and complimented the officers on the efficient manner in were proposed and the proceedings closed in harmony, Bro. J. Hammond in a few well chosen words acknow- which everything connected with the lodge was carried out. Visitors are cordiall y welcomed at this lodge whose meet- ledged the compliment. Bro. T. Emery gave " The Sister Lodges of the ings will be held at the Champion Hotel every Tuesday " The Visitors " came next in order, and was responded Province," to which Bro. J. Hart, S.W. Pomfret Lodge, evening at seven o'clock. to by Bros. Hiscox and Tucker, the former brother in par- and Bro. Michel responded. ticular giving some very interesting details of his experience Bro. E. Morris having, in happy terms, replied to " Thc NEW FINSBURY PARK LODGE (No. 1695). of Masonry in Egypt. Wardens and Officers of the Lodge," the ancient Tyler —The weekly meeting of this lodge was held at Hornsey The health of "The Past Masters," coupled with the gave the concluding toast, which brought to a close a very Wood Tavern , on Tuesday evening, the 23rd inst. name of the I.P.M., was then given. At the conclusion of happy meeting, characterised throughout by thorough Present : Bros. Gush, VV.M.; Russell , S.W. ; Follett, his remarks the W.M. presented the I.P.M. with a very harmony and concord . J.W. ; Fenner, acting Preceptor; S. Berry, Sec ; handsome Past Master's jewel. Bro. Hiscox in reply said The proceedings were enlivened by some capital singing Rushton, S.D.; Moon , J.D. ; Haynes, I.G. ; Edmunds, that when he was installed he felt very' proud of his position , accompanied by Bro. R. Croft, the very efficient Organist. Morris, Smethurst, Flux, Fetch, Amey, Mallett, Hoare, but at that moment he felt prouder still, because it proved 'Ihe princi pal vocalists were Bros. Hart, Jowett, Laycock , and Frampton. that his services during the past year had been considered Atkins, Butcher, Eilard, Emery, How, Fletcher, and The lodge was opened in the Second Degree, and Bro. worthy of recognition, and he should wear the jewel and Binckes, the last named also rendering with effect a scene Hoare was examined and entrusted. The lodge was then always consider it as a most interesting memento of his con- from " Othello." Great praise is due to Bro. T. Emery opened in the Third Degree and the ceremony of raising nection with the Hemming Lodge. for the transformation of the banquet-room into a gala was rehearsed. Bro. Morris then worked the First Section The toasts of " The Treasurer and Secretary," " The hall, by an artistic arrangement of Hags, banners, shields, of the Third Lecture, and Bro. Fenner the Third Section. Masonic Charities," and " The Officers " terminated the and plants. Lodge was then resumed in the First Degree, when Bro. proceedings. Russell was elected W.M. for the ensuing week, and the HENLEY-ON-THAMES. — Thames Lodge lodge was closed and adjourned. NORTHAMPTON. — Eleanor Cross Lodge (No. i8g5).—The second annual festival and installation (No. 1764).—The annual festival of this prosperous and meeting of this lodge was held at the Masonic Rooms, on popular lodge was held at the Masonic Hall, Abington- Monday, the 15th inst., Bro. R. T. Hodge, M.A., P.P.G.S. ifoogaJ &rcij . street, on Tuesday last week. The lodge was opened by of VV., W.M., presiding. A large number of the members the W.M. Bro. Henry Hill, P.P.G.O., assisted by the were present. The visitors were Bros. G. W. F. Loftus, NORWICH.—Cabbell Chapter (No. 807).—The officers and brethren, and after the transaction of business, P.M. 03, 905, 1193, P.P.G.J.W. Norfolk; R. Bradley, quarterly convocation of this chapter was held at the routine and ceremonial, Bro. Henry Spoor, Prov. Grand P.G. Sec Berks and Bucks ; R. C. Mount, P.P.G.S.VV. Masonic Club, 23, St. Giles-street, on the nth inst. There Swd. Br., was duly installed as W.M. according to ancient Berks and Bucks ; F. j. Ferguson, W M. 414, P.G.S.O. were present Comps. J.B. Brid gman, P.G. Stwd.,M.E.Z.; custom , for the ensuing year, by his predecessor, assisted Berks and Bucks ; R. Dowsett, W.M. 1101, P.G.J.D. Geo. Green , P.G. Std., H.j Thos. J. Mackley, J.; Arthur hy . Bro. Henry Brown, P.P.G.J.W. The W.M. then ap- Berks and Bucks; S. Wheeler, S.W. 414; R. F. Circuitt, J. Berry, P.G.S.B., I.P.Z. ; Edwin Baldwin, P.Z. 40, 21 pointed 3, and invested his officers as follows : Bros. H. Hill, Chap. i8>7 ; J. B. Cunningham, 197; E. H. Boord, P.G.S.E., S.E. ; Jas. J. Hunt, S.N.; Thos. Campling, LP.M. ; E. Morris, S.W. ; Rev. T. C Beasley, P.P.G.C , 100S ; W. Golding, W.M. 1899 ; and E.Trower, P.M. 822. P.S. ; Henry Rosling, 1st A.S. ; Henry Thonless, 2nd A.S.; as J.W. ; R. Taylor, Treas.; T. Emery, Sec. ; G. Butcher, The ordinary business of the lodge having been tran- W. Browne VV. Murrell Janitor; j. Stanley, L) John , Org. ; , S- -; 3. J. Newman , J.D. : A. Jones. D. of C.: R. Croft, sacted, the chair was taken by W. Bro. Raymond H. E. Pepper, C Bond , J. Guyton , J. Weyer, and George Urg. ; J. Currall, I.G. ; H. V.Tebbutt, S.Stwd.; W. Gold- Thrupp, Grand Asst. Dir. of Cer. and D. Prov. Grand Hammond. Among the visitors Comps. E. H. Watson eney, J. , J. Stwd. ; C Dean and W. Kirby, Tylers, In ad- Master Middlesex , who, in the unavoidable absence of VV. H. and C. W. Bacon, 213. dition to the above-named, the following occupied places in Bro. Reginald Bird, P.G.D., D. Prov. G. Master of the the The chapter being opened by the Principals and the lodge: Bros. Butler Wilkins, Deputy Prov. CM. ; Province, had kindly undertaken to act as Installing companions admitted, the minutes of the last convocation Frederick Binckes, P.M., Grand Stewards' Lodge; H. J. Master. Bro. A. Brakspear, P.G.S. of VV., VV.M. elect, were duly read and confirmed. The officers forthe ensuing Atkins , P.P.G.D., P.M.; G. Eilard. Prov. G.D. of C, was then presented and installed into the ch ai r of 1C.S. year were then proposed and dul y elected as follows : Comps. P.M. 3G0 ; Rev. S. W. Wisrg, P.P.G C, W.M. 1911; The brethren were re-admitted and the W.M. saluted in George Green , Z.; T. J. Mackley, H.; Jas. J. Hunt, J. ; J. L. Spoor, H. Roberts, H. Hod ges B. Thompson , T. P. the usual manner. The W.M. appointed his officers as U , E. Baldwin, S.E. ; T. Campling, S.N. ; Henry Rosling, prman, J. A. Jowett, W. J. Howe, F. Laycock , R. Abel, follows : Bros. R. T. Hodge, I.P.M.; B. Hunn , S.W. ; P.S., who named as his assistants H.Thonless 1st A.S., and W. 1. Glarke , J. Gold, J. J. Hart, P.P.G.P., S.W. 360 ; F. Marsh, J.W. ; G. E. Brakspear, Treas. ; J. Watts, J. Guyton 2nd A.S. ; George Baxter , Treas. ; J. W. £• L. Michel, P.P.G.D., 3G0; C. R. Nunn, 3G0 ; E, Sec. ; Rev. A. R. Pritchard, Chap.; Rev. G. W. Rolfe, Browne, Org. The chapter was afterwards closed in rietcher, 360 ; Ward, 1564 and others. S.D.; C. A. Robinson, J.D.; W. Rhodes A ; J. , M.C ; ancient and solemn form. vote of thanks to Bro. the Rev. S. J. VV. Sanders, E. Chamberlain, I.Q, ; w. A. Simmons, Org. ; W. D. The companions then adjourned to supper, at the conclu- sion of which thc usual Royal Arch loyal and Masonic The lodge having been opened Bros. T. Emmot Skid- toasts were given and duly acknowledged, and the remain- more, Prov. G. Swd. Br., 120; Leonard Walter Marsh, der of the evening spent in a very pleasant manner. 42S ; and Geo. Barlow Cliff, 42S, were raised to this degree, and the W.M. certainly sustained the high reputation of the lodge through the admirable manner in which he dis- DEVONPORT.—St. Aubyn Chapter (No. 954) . charged the duties of the evening. —The annual meeting of this chapter was held on the iSth A banquet followed , at which the VV.M. ably presided. inst., at the Ebrington Masonic Hall , when Ex. Comp. Jas. T. Crossley, Osborne was installed as H.; Ex. Comp. J. " Confusion " at the Vaudeville has been J.; the Z. elect, Ex. Comp. James Redgate, being unfortu- CHORLEY.—Lawrence Lodge (No. 313).—An played nately absent through illness. Ex. Comp. James Gidley, emergency meeting of this young and prosperous lodge over 100 times, and is still drawing good audiences. P.Z. 70 and 105 , was the Installing Officer , with the follow- was held on Saturday last, at the Masonic Rooms, Town # # # ing Board of Installed Principals: Ex. Comps. T. Heath , Hall , when the following brethren were present: Bros. Miss Marian Grahame has been engaged by Z.; C. Watson , P.P.G.D.C; and Jno. Allen , P.P.G. James Lawrence, W.M. (the Prov. Grand Senior Warden Mr. D'Oyley Carte for the new opera at the Savoy. S.B., 954. At the close of the installations the following designate); James Corbitt, S.W. ; J. M. Kerr, J.W. were invested as the officers : Ex. Comp. T. Heath re- and Treas.; John Heald, M.O. ; Robert Irving, S.O. ; On Monday *' Ri Van Winkle " Jollifie, S.N. ; Bradshaw, J.D.; VV. Blackledge P.M p gives way, mained as Z. for the present; Comps. J. J. , . 18; T. F. after being played over a year, to a new comic opera, called Lieut. E. L. Wilson , S.E. ; Henry Best, P.S.; F. T. VV. Jackson, Sec. and Reg.; W. Dornan, D.C ; J. Hopkin- " Falka, 2nd A.S.; J. Baxter , son , I.G. ; Peter Yates, Stwd.; B. Withned, Tyler; " by MM. Letterrier and Vaulov, composed by Curtis, 1st A.S. ; N. R. Raymond , J. M. Chaissaique, translated bv Mr. Farnie. In the cast will Treas. ; J. Allen , Reg. of Marks; T. Goodall , Org. ; and James Brindle, L. Eccles, and others. The visitors were be Bro. H. Ashley, of the audited Bros. D. Murray, P.P.G.A.D.C., Gr. S.B., Mr. Harry Paulton , Mr. Kelleher, and Samuel Harvey, Janitor. The balance-sheet J. to whom thc Mr. Penley, and Miss Violet Cameron. accounts submitted presented a very favourable aspect of brethren are deeply indebted for his ever ready and invalu- » s the finances of the chapter. able assistance; VV. Dean, W.M.; and VV. H. Horrocks, * The last nights of "The Merry Duchess " 'r S.D. 158. are The following brethren having been unanimously elected announced. A new comic opera, entitled " Gilettede Nar- INSTRUCTION. were advanced to thedegree of M.1M1VI.: Bros. J. B. Card- bonne," is in rehearsal, and will be produced in a few days. well, VV.M.; J. A. Atherton, J.W.and A. G. Bird, Sec. 1032; It is adapted from the French by Mr. K. Saville Clarke, EARL OF CARNARVON CHAPTER OF H. Barn es and T. Sharpies, 730; and W. P. C. Grimshaw, the music by M. Audran. IMPROVEMENT (No. 1642).—The first meeting 1032. The meeting was a most successful one, the brethren » * # after the recess of this chapter was held on Tuesday, the being highl y pleased with the well-earned honours conferred The managers of the Adel phi have fallen on 23rd inst., at Ladbroke Hall, Notting-hill , W. The following on the VV.M., Bro. James Lawrence, by the Deputy Prov. their feet in producing " In the Ranks," by Bro. Sims and were present : Comps. A. Nicols, M.E.Z.; S. H. Park- G.M.iVL, Bro. Col. Le Gendre N. Starkie, who will preside Mr. Pettitt. Without doubt it is one of the best dramas of house, H.; S. Smout. jun., J. and S.E.; J. H. Wood , at the provincial meeting at Southport on the 19th inst., in late years, both as a spectacle and drama. It may be S.N. ; A. Escott, P.S. ; G. Davis, Preceptor; Elborn , the absence of the Earl of Lathom, who is on a tour in summed up as " another Adel phi triumph." There is Pratt, Moss, Goodall , Edmonds, Schofield , Hatton , Capt. Canada and the United States. Bro. Lawrence after lodge little doubt that Bro. Sims has had a very large proportion Andrews, Chalfont , French , Forge, Wa.dh.am, Green, business was finished entertained the visitors and brethren of the writing, as his proclivities can be traced in various Dehane, and Matthews. to a sumptuous tea at the Royal Oak Hotel. portions of the dialogue.. We think in some places he has The ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed by Comp. been too severe, and raises laughter at some one else's Capt. A. N icols, Comp. W. Mathews being the candidate. expense. But be that as it may, " In the Ranks " is a The lectures were given respectively by Comps. S. Smout, sound and interesting play, in which beauty and art take jun., S. Parkhouse, and Capt. A. Nicols, in a manner that Sfacient antr Stcceptetr ISiite their place. One cannot help feeling the presence of a credit , and if such working con- fresh influence in melodrama. reflects upon them every IN VICT A CHAPTER Bro. Sims has not created tinues under the Preceptorshi p of Comp. G. Davis, we may (No. 10).—The first meet- the whole play for one actor to pose as a star, but all the chapter of improvement will be a land- ing of the season was held at 33, Golden-square on Friday, characters have parts to play, safely say that this the in which they are in them- mark, and its prosperi ty a certainty. Comps. Escott and 19th inst. Owing to the very serious illness of Bro. selves somebody. Ned Crayton is the hero. Gideon Mathews were unanimousl y elected joining members. A Grabham, M.W.S., the much-respected Treasurer, Bro. Blake is the villain , whose business it is to try to ruin vote of thanks was recorded to Comp. Escott for the very Byivater, presided, and rendered the ceremony in a most Crayton. Both.ofthesea.ve in lovevnth Ruth Herrick. effective manner. Bro. Meadon was perfected No correct manner in which he performed the duties of P.S. 0 , and there one knows anything about Crayton , except that he is honest The chapter was closed in due form , and we arc requested were present Bros. G. Lambert, 32 , P. Laird, C. VV. and upright. He is about being married to Ruth. Blake to announce that it will meet on November 6th , and alter- Thompson , F. Legge, H. Lovcgrove, G. Edwards, Rev. makes it his business to blast the character of Ned. Colonel H. J. Hatch, Geo. Powell (Recorder), Major Dunbar, and Wynter informs Ned that he nate Tuesdays at S p.m. others. (Ned) is the son of a convict. The Colonel has adopted Ned out of respect for Ned's This chapter will celebrate the twenty-fifth anniversary mother, but when he hears that his adopted son is about of its consecration on the 21st December next, when there to marry Ruth he gets so angry that he casts Ned adrift ftTarfc iftasonrg. will be a large gathering of members of the higher and takes up with Blake, and to him he tells the story of degrees of Freemasonry . Ned's brith. The villain has now a handle for his malice WEST SMITHFIELD LODGE (No. 223).— to work with. He gets a returned convict topursuade Ned The installation meeting of this lodge was held at the that he is his father, instead of a friend of his father. This Masonic Hall, Red Lion-square, on the it)tW inst. Among ©tittuarg. ex-convict is engaged in a poaching affray and persuades those present were Bros. T. Butt, W.M. ; J. F. Van Ned to meet him at night in Dingley Wood. Here passes Greenwood, J.W. ; E. Raalte, S.W. and VV.M. elect; BRO. JOHN LATTA, P.M. Col. Wynter, who is shot at by the ex-convict and is thought Gilbert, P.G.S., Treas. ; W. Pennefather, Sec.; Appleton, 241. A large number of brethren will receive to be dead. The stigma is cast upon Ned of being the M.O. : Brasher. S.O. : Brickdale, J.O. ,- P. H. Clisby, the announce- murderer. He is arrested whilst leaving the church after S.D. ; Rumball , J.D. ; H. K. Clisby, I.G.; H. J. Lardner, ment of the unexpected death of Bro. John Latta with the his marriage, deepest regret. Deceased , who was in his with his bride leaning on his arm. He is P.G.S., P.G.S.O. Middlesex and Surrey, l.P.M.; and 57th year, was imprisoned, but not on the capital charge. During the others. Bro. T. C. Walls, P.G.S.B., P.G.W. Middlesex P.M. and Treasurer of the Merchants Lodge, No. 241, time Crayton is in goal of meeting in Liverpool , ar.d was justl y held in hi course Blake hopes to win the and Surrey, was a visitor. gh esteem affections of his wife ; but he doesn 't. When he leaves The minutes of the previous meeting having been read as the result of his many amiable and excellent Masonic the prison, qualities and large-hearted benevolence. He was finding that his friends shun him he enlists as a and confirmed , Bro. La rdner, by permission of the W.M., the soldier. Here the wretch haunts him down again and gets took the chair and installed Bro. J. F. Van Raalte as principal in the firm of Messrs. McGachan and Co., cork him to commit acts of , manufacture rs, Pa radise-street, Liverpool insubordination . He is determined W.M., for the year ensuing. He was assisted by Bros , and during to find his wife. He leaves barracks without leave—a Butt, as S.W. ; Gilbert , as J.W.; and Walls, as D.C. nearl y 30 years connection with that business he secured grave offence in a soldier—finds the esteem and admiration of men of commerce his wife drugged by a The manner in which the whole ceremony was performed , by the villain who is waiting to rob her of the little money was most creditable and the Installing Officer full y sterling conduct and irreproachable action which he inva- she has earned and saved up to riably displayed in all his transactions. His death has purchase her husband's deserved the vote of thanks which was subsequently passed release with. He is discovered by the guard, to him. The officers invested are as follows : Bros. Green- brought an honourable career to an end, and th ose who knew him best will miss him most. Bro. Latta taken back to barracks, thrust in a cell, from which he wood, S.W. ; Appleto n, J.W.; Brasher, M.O. ; Brickdale, , it may be makes a daring escape. Colonel Wynter now luckil y S.O. : P. H. Clisby, J.O. ; E. Gilbert , Treas.; Penne- stated, was taken suddenly ill on Saturday afternoon , the 6th inst., returns from India, proving he was not killed in the poach- father, Sec, Reg. of Mks. ; Rumball , S.D. ; H. K. whilst travelling by trai n from London to Liver- ing affray, and so Ned is pool. On the journey he suffered the most acute pain restored to his fond wife, and Clisby, J.D. ; C. J. Smith , I.G. ; Ewen , M.C; Smith, , and Blake is disgraced. We. need scarcely say that Ned is Tyler. The report of the Auditors ' having been received on his arrival in Liverpool he was conveyed to a friend's layed by Bro. Warner with house in Norwood-grove, where, after enduring p determination and in a manner and adopted the lodge was closed. intense in which he has never acted before. On him depends the The brethren then adjourned to the Holborn Restaurant, agony, he died at two o'clock on Sunday morning. The quarterl y meeting of the Merchants Lod success. Mr. Bevcridge is Blake, who receives at the fall where a most elegant banquet was served. Upon the re- ge was held at the of the curtain so many hisses and cheers for his excellent moval of the cloth a long list of toasts was gone through Masonic Hall, Hope-street, Liverpool, on Tuesday evening, inst., acting of a villainous part. On Mr. Garden and Mrs. and the company separated at a late hour. the 9th when there was a large attendance of mem- Leign fal l the amusing bers. The W.M., Bro. James Pendleton characteristics, and very droll they , in feeling terms show themselves throughout. Mr. Ryder Colonel, announced the lamented death , after a brief illness, of is the PLYMOUTH.—Temple Lodge (No. 50) .—The Bro. Latta, and as he puts his whole life and soul into his part, it is no Mark lodge was John P.M., Treasurer of the lodge; and in wonder he is so vociferousl annual meeting of the brethren of this the name of the brethren, bore testimony to y applauded. Miss Isabel Bate- held on the iSth inst., at the Huyshe Temple. The Bro. man as Ruth is earnest and a great acquisition to thc was installed Latta's fidelity and usefulness in the course of his Adel phi. It is not the first W.M. elect, W. Bro. Francis Beer Westlake, long, active, and honourable association time that she and Bro. Warner James Gidley, assisted by W. Bros. J. B. with them as have played the chief parts together , by VV. Bro. a member of the lodge, and to the zeal and , but never, we think Cover , P.P.G.M.O.; Samuel Jew, P.P.G.M.O. ; with assiduity with which he had hel have we admired her more. She sustains the family name Board of I.Ms. : VV. Bros. L. D. West- ped to carry on every handed down to her from , the following good and charitable object promoted by the brethren. It her ever-lamented mother cott, P.P.G T.; James Griffin , P.P.G.S.D.; E. Aitken- was unanimousl y resolved that a letter and we think is hardly surpassed by her sisters. P.P.G.J.D.; John R. Lord, P.P.G.S. Wks. ; and of sincerest condol- Miss Harriet Coveney and Miss Mary small Davis, ence be sent to the bereaved family, expressing the sense Rorke in their R. Pengell y, P.P.G.S.B. At the close of the installation which the brethren experienced parts are excellent, though we should like to see the latter thc W.M. invested the following brethren as his officers : at the great loss which they have something better and more fitting toher skill. Messrs. had sustained by his lamented death, and accompanied by W. Bro.James Griffin, I. P.M.; Bros. John D. Barker, words of heartfelt sympath Hann, Hall, and Smith , the scenic artists, are much to be , |.W. ; VV. Bro. y with them in this period of commended for their striking P. P.G.O., S.W. ; George Sercombe their profound sorrow and affliction. The resolution was spectacular displays. It is John R. Lord , Chap. ; Bros. Chas. Harris, M.O.; W.J. also ordered to be inscribed on the almost marvellous how the changes from a pretty glen to R. C Uglow, J.O. ; W. Bros. J. B. minutes of the lodge. a barrack-yard or a church or and to them Stanbury, S.O.; The Organist, Bro. A. B. Ewart, having with great feeling a gaol are made, Cover, Treas. ; L. D. Westcott, Sec ; Bros. Ihomas and expression played " The Dead March " in and the stage manager a large quantity of the praise is due VV. H. Symonds, J.D. ; H. Holbeton , l.C; " Saul," the for the beautiful scenery The Gray, S.D.; lodge was at once closed, all business being postponed until and mechanical skill. W. T. Hocking, D.C; W. F. Westcott, A.D.C; A. W. the next monthly meeting. piece is never stopped for a change. The scenes Spinney, Reg. of M.; M. Joll , S.B. ; J. Gifford and The mortal remains of Bro. Latta were seem to fold up when wanted, or open out, as the case may W. Nicholls , Stewards; and VV. II. Phillips , Tyler. consigned to their be. "In the Ranks " is drawing crowded , and last resting place in Anfiel d Cemetery, near Liverpool, on houses The brethren afterwards supped together on the pre- Thursday afternoon , the 1 ith inst., every night hundreds of persons are turned away for want excellent catering of Bro. VV. H. Philli ps. in the presence and amid of room. mises, under the the universal regret of a large gathering of Masonic and private friends, amongst the former being the following WIGAN.—Rose and Thistle Lodge (No. 158) . officers and brethre n of the Merchants Lodge, No. '41 : THE CALCUTTA EXHIBITION. —The usual meeting of the members of this lodge was held Geo. Peet, P.M.; J. Brotherton , S.W. ; R. White, Among the various exhibits that will attract the attention at the Masonic Hall , King-street, on Wednesday, the 10th J.W. ; S. Jude, S.D. ; A. Huther, J.D. ; Lieut. M'Nab, and gratif y the taste of both Europeans and natives, who, inst., when the following brethren were present : Bro. VV. I.G. ; W. Stediford , VV. H. Jones, H. Rigg, ). Evans, G. in countless thousands, will flock to the Calcutta Exhibition, Dean , VV.M.; T. Milner , S.W. ; H. T. Byrom , J.VV. ; Deuchar, A. Morrison , VV. Johnston , D. B. Jones, R. the large cases sent out by Bro. George Kenning, of Little J. D. Murray, I.P.M., Prov. G.A.D.C, G. Std. Br.; A. Davies, G. Robson, T. Evans, J. Quayle, VV. Heyes, and R. Britain and Aldersgatestreet, are sure to draw aroundthera H. Crossley, Sec ; T. Wilson, P.M., P.P.G.M.M.O., Richards; and Bros. H. Firth , P.G.S. ; J. P. Bryan , crowds of delighted sightseers. In addition to an endless Treas. : W. Johnson , M.O. ; R. B. Seddon , S.O. ; J. P.G.O. ; VV. bavage, I.P.M. 1609 ; C. P. Titherl ey, variety of accoutrements and appointments pertaining to the Marsdcn , J.O. j J. Browne, S.D.; VV. M. Wylde, J.U. ; P.M. 1350 ; J. Long, R. Stirzaker, A. Woolrich , J. Kcet, Naval and Army Services, these cases contain a splendid col- W. Horrocks, Reg. of Marks; C. D. Mortimer , Org.; J. F. W. Barnes, J. T. Alston , A. Child , Dr. Samuels, P.M. lection of Masonic jewellery and clothing, incomparable both Wilson, I.G. ; W. A. Patterson, T yler. 1. Jackson, A. 1350; T. Saxon, L. Peake, VV.M. 1035 ; M. Gotham, in style and finish , together with charming specimens of • Hall , R. Knowles, VV. A. Byrom , P.M., P.P.G.R. ; R. S23 ; J. M. Harvey, W. Gick, VV.M. 203 ; J. Grierson , hand embroidery, the whole having been worked regardless Retley, R. Leyland , G. Makinson, H. Riddlesworth, J. M. P.M. 1756 ; S. P. Gore. Bros. J. Pendleton, W.M. 241 : of cost. We understand that Bro. Kenning, with that Kerr, and the following visitors : Bros. J. F. Roberts, P.M. C. A, Luker, Sec. 241 ; T. Salter, P.P.G.S.D. ; Thomas thoroughness so characteristic of him, has sent out his elder 268 ; P. M. Hunter , S.W. and W.M. elect 2GS ; James Whitehead, I.P.M. 241 ; James Winser, P.M. 241; Geo. son in charge of the above, as well as to act as his Asiatic Lawrence, W.M. 313; and J. Bradshaw, 313. Davies, and Thomas Lee. representative. Mrs. H'. B. Marshall on Tuesday last laid the The Quarterly Communication of the Metro- memorial stone of the new Sunday Schools at Galley Wall- politan College of the Rosicrucian Society was held at Red road Bermondsey. Lion-square, London , on Thursday last, when several The annual Provincial Grand Lodge of Durham brethren were admitted and the usual routine business transacted. was held at Sunderland, under thc presidency of the R.W. pl P.G.M., the Marquess of Londonderry, on Tuesday last. Grand Master Simons, of New York, assisted ^^^^ f^^^ A full report of the proceedings will appear in our next. by the Grand Officers of the Grand Lodge, on Thursday, the nth inst., Lord Arthur Hill, M.P., was on the igth inst. The Fifteen Sections will be worked in the Percy laid the corner-stone of tlie new armory of the Forty-seventh Regiment nominated Prov. Mark Master for the ensuing year by the Lodge of Instruction, No. 19 S, at the Jolly Farmers, , New York State National Guard, Brooklyn N.Y Sussex Prov. Grand Mark Master Masons. Southgate-road, N., to-morrow (Saturday) evening, at , .—Keystone. seven o' Fenner P.M. 16 will The Bishop of Peterborough The Rose Lodge of Instruction hitherto held at clock. Bro. A. VV. , 93, , who had shown no preside, supported by many reputed workers. signs of ill-health beyond weakness the Walmer Castle Peckham-road has removed to the , which was daily , , diminishing, was on Saturday Stirling Castle Church-street, Camberwell, where it meets Sunday last was the anniversary of the battle again attacked with violent , pains in the abdomen, on Thursday evenings at eight o'clock. of Trafalgar, and the event was dul y commemorated on accompanied by rise of temperature board Nelson and other symptoms of a serious character which have not Bro. Alderman Savory will preside at the 16th 's old flagship, the Victory, at Portsmouth , which has in recent years undergone considerable patching, yet abated. annual dinner of the Goldsmiths' and Jewellers' Annuity bricks and mortar having taken the place of some of the The Covent Garden Lod ge of Instruction and Asylum Institution, on Monday, November 12th , at , No- old timbers. Laurels were hoisted at the masthead and 1G14, has removed from the Bedford the Guildhall Tavern , Gresham-street. Head Hotel, Maiden- yardarms of the old flagship to mark the occasion. lane, Covent-garden, to The Cranbournc (ne>. t door to wine and irit merchant Bro. Shrewsbury, sp , of Washington 's Masonic Cave is situated neat- Aldridge's Horse Repository), where it meets on Thursday Change-alley (established in 1S32), has together with 19, , Charleston, Va., a few miles from Winchester, where evenings at eight o'clock. Bro. VV. II. Richardson , P.M. his partner retired from business, and arranged with Mr. , Washington's head-quarters were held for two years. It 134S, is thc Preceptor, and Bro. G. Reynolds, 1G14, thc G. H. Rayner for many years connected with the firm as , , is divided into several apartments, one of which is called Secretary. his successor. the lodge room. Tradition says that Washington and his On 1 hursday, Bro. Alderman Isaacs was pre- An excel lent portrai t of the Karl of Mar and Masonic brethren opened a lodge in this cavern. In the sented with a magnificent silver salver in recognition of his Kellie, Grand Master of Scotland, in full Masonic costume, spring of 1S44 the Freemasons of that vicinity held a cele- valuable services to Aldgate Ward. Mr. Deputy liurnell, has just been published by Mr. J. W. Watt, of Glasgow. bration there to commemorate the event. in the absence of Alderman Sir Andrew Lusk, M.P., pre- It is an admirable work of art, and we should say a faith- sided and made a graceful allusion to In one of our exchanges we find the following: , the 20 years' work ful likeness. performed by Bro. Alderman Isaacs as a member of the "To beautify the loaf we frost its top, but when Father Corporation. He then handed the present to the Alder- The ceremony of Installation of Principals will Time frosts our human top, we do not consider it in that man, who, in acknowled ing the compliment be worked on the evening of Thursday, November 1st, by sense but hasten to cover up his work. g , referred to , " In the same con- the kindness and support he had received from those the Companions of the North London Chapter of Improve- " Peop nection our contemporary adds, le who wonder why present throughout his official career. ment at the Alwyn Castle Tavern, St. Paul's-road, Canon- men's hair turns grey before their whiskers, should bury. Chapter will be opened at eight. Companions are reflect that there is about twenty years difference in their At a meeting of the Aldersgate Club last week cordially invited. respective ages." Bro. W. McNeil was presented with a silver salver bearing the inscription : Option of renewal is offered by advertisement to t t t n t t n " This salver was presented to Mr. McNeill A he mee i g of he Eccles o Lodge of by his friends, thc members of the Aldersgate the holders of City Corporation Bonds for public works Instruction ^ Club, upon , No. 1624, to be held at the King's Head, his retirement from the position of lion, secretary, and improvements, maturing in 1SS4 to the amount of Ebury-brid Pimlico which ge, , S.W., on Saturday evening, he has held from the formation of the club £278,600. At the same time announcement is made for November Bro. Stevens "P.M., , and they desire 3rd , James , P.Z., on the to express their thanks for his efficient and active services the absolute discharge of bonds specified to the amount of invitation of the lodge will deliver his lecture, explanatory £199,500. in connection therewith." He specially reminded them of of the rituals and ceremonies of the First Degree. Lodge the assistance Mr. McNeill had given in the establishment will be opened at Amongst the papers read at the recent meeti n g 6.45, and the attendance of brethren is of the club, and said it was a satisfaction to invited. all to know he of the incorporated Law Society at Bath was one by Bro. was not severing his connection with the members, upwards F. K. Munton on " Some Remarkable Decisions affecting The following banquets were held at the Free- of fifty of whom had subscribed towards the presentation. Railway Companies." Bros. Grantham, R. Dodd, and T. masons' Tavern, during the week ending Thursday, the 25th Bro. McNeill, in his acknowledgments, was very pleased to H. Devonshire, as also Bro. Munton, took part in the inst. :—Monday, 22nd : Old King's Arms Lodge, Robert have such a memorial to hand down. The club was pro- debates on various subjects referred to in the papers. Burns' Chapter, De Grey and Ripon Lodge, and St. Peter gressing most satisfactoril y, and he supposed before long By the death, on Saturday last, at Brighton, in Westminster Chapter. Tuesday, 23rd : Tuscan Lodge, they would have reached their limited number of 100. Royal York Chapter Lod the eighty-seventh year of his age, of Bro. the Marquis of , ge of Prudent Brethren, Industry Marine non-commissioned officers are to have Lodge and Royal Savoy Lodge. Wednesday, Donegall, K.P., the Provincial Grand Mastership of Antrim , 24th : the first offer of employment in the Canadian North-Western Evening Star Lodge. Thursday, 25th: Grenadiers is rendered vacant, while a riband of the Order of St. Lodge, Mounted Police, in the pending reorganisation of that force. Polish National Chapter and Mount Moriah Lodge. Patrick and the Lord-Lieutenancy of Co. Antrim are placed , They must be men who have completed their time in the at the disposal of the Government. I t has been reported recentl y that an old relic Service, or are about to do so. The pay will be six shillings Sir Knight Gurney of Chicago, pays the follow- has been unearthed by workmen in digging the foundation a day, including rations—meat, bread, vegetables, sugar, ing tribute to "Our noble Queen : " —" Victoria is the forasaw mill near Berlin , Worcester county, Md. U.S.A. It etc., fuel, and quarters. There duties will be responsible, mother of a Grand Master, the mother of a family of is a certificate of membership or parchment, written in owing to the immense extent of the country to be traversed. Masons ; and one of the brightest, most exemplary jewels Latin and French, and has also been translated . It was They will be required to serve for five years, and th ei r that ever graced the diadem of royalty. She is an honour fiven under the hand and seal of the Grand Secretary, homes will be in the Western Prairie, from the borders of to our English breth ren, an honour to her sex, and when ames G. Fulton , on June 6th, 177 6. When found the Manitoba to thc Rocky Mountains. 1'he kit that will be time comes that she must go up higher, humanity will document was encased in a neat silver case. It is in a good supplied is stated to be a very liberal one. It is much weep, civilization mourn, though angels rejoice in the state of preservation. Where the paper was found there desired to introduce the English Royal Marine Corps brighter crown of her immortality." has not been a house standing for over 40 years.—Liberal element into the force, and candidates of the old corps who Freemason. may wish to volunteer are invited to Chief of the Metropolitan Fire app ly to Captain R. Captain Shaw, B. Deane, care of — Fortescue has been presented by her Majesty the Queen The Fif teen Sections will be worked in t , Esq., N.VV. Mounted Brigade, he Police Branch of the Interior Ottawa Eccleston Lodge of Instruction, No. 1624, at the King's , , Canada. The with a handsome clock. The case is of black marble with letters need not be prepaid.—Broad. Arrow. gold Corinthian columns on either side, the fi gures and Head, Ebury Bridge, Pimlico, to-morrow (Saturday) even- hands being of gold. At the top there is a gold helmet, ing, at seven o'clock p.m., Bro. McLeod, P.M., Preceptor, The directors of the Pearl Life Assurance with other devices in bronze underneath, emblematical of in the chair, as follows : First Lecture—First Section, Bro. Company are to be congratulated on the very satisfactory the fireman 's calling. A gold plate bears the following Ray ; Second , Bro. Grist; Third, Bro. Chilcott; Fourth, balance sheet they have been enabled to issue in connection inscription : " Presented to Captain Eyre M. Shaw, CM., Bro. Flattely, P.M.; Fifth, Bro. Johnston ; Sixth, Bro. with their 19th annual report. It is an Industrial Assur- Superintendent of the Metropolitan Fire Brigade, by Vic- Tayler; and Seventh, Bro. Smith. Second Lecture—First ance Company and its object is to encourage thrift on the toria, R. I., 1S83." Section , Bro. Folson ; Second, Bro. Cross, P.M. ; Third, part of the working classes. In these circumstances its Bro. Stamp ; Fourth, Bro. McLeod P.M.; and Fifth success, as gradually developed from its ori The remains of a Saxon church have been dis- , , Bro. gin till the pre- Dairy, P.M. Third Lecture—First Section, Bro. Powell sent time, is all the more gratifying, From the report itself h. As the workmen engaged in , covered at Peterboroug P.M.; Second , Bro. Fisher, P.M.; and Third we gather that no less than 222,030 additional policies weie ing for the pur- , Bro. the restoration of the cathedral were digg Brindley. issued during the year ended 30th June last, the new pose of laying foundations for the new piers, they came annual premium income thereb The citizens of Toron to are i ndebted w y represented being in against masonry which clearly indicates the presence of to t o excess of ,000. The income derived members of the Craft for handsome and lasting ifts. The £103 from thc receipt some building in former times. It is supposed to be a por- g of premiums during the same period amounted in round which was built on that spot in Wiman baths at the east end of the island were given to the tion of a Saxon monastry, fi gures to £120,239, or upwards of £16,000 more than in the year 655, and destroyed by fire in 870. The stones still city by Bro. Erastus Wiman, and " The Lakeside Home," at the west end of the island has been presented the previous 12 months. The amount of the Life Insurance bear the traces of having been exposed to fire. A Saxon to the Fund in hand on the said Hospi tal for Sick Children b R.W. Bro. 30th June last, was over £60,585 sarcophagus was also exposed. y John Ross as against a fraction short of Robertson, the present Grand Senior Warden of £54,466 on 30th June, 1SS2, a a t e t the Grand As rule Masons appe r to take li tle int res Lodge of Canada. It is rather peculiar that the two bre- while the business appears to be conducted with a due regard to economy. In short the in supporting journals that devote themselves to the interest thren are both printers, both worked together on the position of the Company of the Craft. We frequently hear from brethren that they gives indication of careful management editorial staff of the Globe, and that both claim King and stability, and are too much engaged to find time for reading about Free- that being so, is well worth Solomon's Lodge as "his mother lodge." The condition y of encouragement by the masonry, to many of these we return answer, the loss is classes to whom it specially appeals for support. attached to R.W. Robertson 's gift is that the sick child of yours. All men who take an interest in any society they a Freemason shall always be admitted. Bro. Robertson In addition to their Patent Invisible Automatic are associated with should be able to give some account of has called it " The Lakeside Home for Little Children." — Roof Ventilator, the /Eolus Waterspray and General what is being done by that society. Masonic journals con- Toronto Freemason. Ventilating Company, Limited, have invented a Patent ducted on broad and sound lines are worthy the support of Deflecting and Some excitement is stated b i n r Injecting Automatic Exhaust Roof Ventila- the members of the Craft;—Freemasons ' Chronicle y the Ind a pape s tor, which has been worked to have been caused among the people of the Madras most successfully. It is by no (Sydney). means unsightl Presidency by the fact of the sun having recently presented y in appearance ; but if it is desired, so as At the Metropoli tan Lodge of Instruction , No. for instance, not to interfere with the a bright green appearance, particularly near the time of general architectural meeting at the Moorgate Finsbury-pavement, appearance of the building in which it is employed 1507, , 15, setting. Professor Michie Smith, in commenting upon this , it may be E.C the Fifteen Sections will be worked on Monday, the placed inside a turret or belfry, or otherwise disguised with- , phenomenon, observes that as far as he can discover the 2gth inst., at seven o'clock p.m., by brethren of the out in the sli ghtest degree impairing its efficiency. Ihe head appearance of a green sun is very uncommon. Mr. Lock- acts as a wind-catcher Victoria Lodge of Instruction, No. 1056. Bro. J. R. Stacey, however once observed the sun to be of a vivid and downcast ventilator, while the yer, , green vitiated air from the main P.M. 1S0, VV.M.; Larchin, P.M. 1541, S.W. ; and Abell, when seen through the steam of a little paddle boat on Lake shaft is extracted by means of a P follows : series of curved .M. 1599, J.W. The Sections will be worked as Windermere, and this circumstance he thinks baffle plates skilfully arranged, the , , points to a whole being fitted into —First Lecture—First Section, Bro. Appleton , S.W. solution of the difficulty, and shows that the cause of thc a main shaft of nearly the same diameter as the head. 1381; Second, Bro. Shaw, 19S7; Third , Bro. Sadler appearance is an unusual amount of aqueous vapour in the It acts with equal facility under all Fitzpatrick Snelling, conditions of temperature Wood , 177 ; Fourth, , 1767 ; Fifth, atmosphere, existing as actual vapour, and not condensed , and is so sensitive that it will ; Sixth Squirrell P.M. 206 ; and Seventh, Larchin, work efficientl and perfectly automatically even under the 1541 , , into clouds. Some experiments with the spectrum, of y 1541. Second Lecture— First Section, Bro. Jenkins, S60 ; which Professor Smith gives the details influence of air currents from bellows. It is waterti ght , appear to confirm and is warranted to be Second , Bra. Abell, P.M. 1599 ; Third, Bro. Stacey , P.M. this hypothesis. quite free from down-draught 180 ; Fourth, Bro. Fox, S.W. 201 ; and Fifth, Bro. Pardon , wherever due provision is made for the admission of fresh AD IMB USSAUD ANB ON S Exiiinmo.v, S.D. Bro. Moss P.M. M . T I S ' —Portrait Models of air in p 192S. Third Lecture—First Section , , President Grevy, thc Comtc de Pari s, Due de Nemours, late lace of the vitiated air drawn off from the ventilator. 1201 ; Second, Bro. Harding, 859; and Third, Bro. John- Comte de Chambord , and M. Waddington. Costly Court Dresses Moreover, it not only works effectually, as an inspection of son, S.W. 1S20. from the first Parisian houses. Captain Webb (taken from life; . the model at the company's premises, 235, High Holborn , Carey, H OLLOWAY 'S P ILLS .—Enfeebled Existence,—This medicine em- Mr. Charles Parnell , M.P. Also James the Informer. will show, but it is relatively cheaper than any other roof braces every attribute required in a general and domestic remedy; MARWOOD (taken from tittings just prior to bis death) now on ventilators. view. Admission is. Lxtra rooms Gd. 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MASONIC MEETINGS IN WEST LAN- For the Week ending Saturday, Novmber 3, 1S83 . Lodge 27, Egyptian , Anderton 's Hot., Fleet-st. CASHIRE AND CHESHIRE, ,, 45, Strong Man, M.H., Masons'-avenue, E.C. For the Week ending Saturday, November 18S3 . The Editor will be glad to receive notice from ,, 192 , Lion and Lamb, Cannon-st, Hot. 3, 23 Ionic, Ship and Turtle, Leadenhall-st. Secretaries of Craft Lodges, Royal Arch Chapters, 7, ,, 231, St. Andrews, Freemasons' Hall. MONDAY, OCTOBER 29. Mark Lodges, Rose Croix Chapters, Preceptories, „ 53S, La Tolerance, Freemasons' Hall. Lodge 14 S, Lights, M.R., Warrington. Conclaves, &c, of any change in place, day, or ,1 554> Yarborough , Green Dragon, Stepney. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 30. month of meeting. ,, S22, Victoria Rifles, Freemasons' Hall. Grand Masonic Reunion, M.H., Liverpool . ,, I2SS, Finsbury Park, Cock Tav., Highbury, N. SATURDAY. OCTOBER 27. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 31. >> 135' , St. Clement Danes, Carr's Hot., 265, Strand. Lodge 1293, Burdett, Mitre Hot., Hampton-ct. 1445, Prince Leopold , Mitfo rd Tav., Dalston. Lodge 321, Unity, Crewe Arms, Crewe. „ 1 297, West Kent , Crystal Palace, Sydenham. „,, 1539, Surrey Masonic Hal l, S.M.H., Camberwell. .-> 73°, Ellesmere, Royal Oak , Chorley. ,, 1541, Alexandra Palace . ,, 1672 , Mornington , London Tav., Fenchurch-st. Alpass Preceptory, M.H., Liverpool. „ 1706, Orpheus, Freemasons' Hall. „ 1724, Kaiser-i-Hind, S, Air-street, Regent-st., VV. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 1. Chap. 1329, Sphinx, Surrey M .H., Camberwell New-rd. „ 1765, Trinity College, 13, Mandeville-p lace, VV. Lodge 249, Mariners M.H., Liverpool. Red Cross Con. C, Roman Eagle, Anderton's Hot., Fleet-st. Chap. 1381, Kennington, Horns Tav., Kennington. , „ 10 0, Starkie, M.H., South port. 1507, Metropolitan , Anderton 's Hot., Fleet-st. 7 ' LODGES OF I NSTRUCTION. >> „ Equit Alforde Chambers Widnes. Mark 224, Menatschin, Criterion, Piccadilly. 13S4, y, , Manchester, 17, London-st., Fitzroy-sq., at S. „ 1473, Bootle, Assembly Rooms, Bootle. Star, Five Bells, New Cross-rd., S.E., at 7. LODGES OF INSTRUCTION. „ 15°5> Earl of Chester, M.H., Lymm. Eccleston, King's Head, Ebury Bridge, Pimlico, at 7. Justice, Brown Bear, High-st., Deptford, S to 10. Chap. 75S, Bridgwater, M.H., Runcorn. Alexandra Pal ace. Station Ho..Camberwell New-rd.,at 7.30. Union Waterloo, Earl of Chatham, Thomas-st., Woolwich. >, 1.393, Hamer, M.H., Liverpool , Percy, folly Farmers, South gate-rd., N., at S. Fgyptian, Hercules Tav., Leadenhall-st., 7.30. Harmonic L. of I., Adelphi Hot., Liverpool . Fidelity, Yorkshire Grey, London-st., W.C., at S. Duke of Edinburgh L. of I., M.H., Liverpool . MONDAY, OCTOBER 29. The Great City, M.H., Masons' Avenue, 6.30. St. John's L. of I., M.H., Liverpool . Lodge 79, Pythagorean. Shi p Hot., Greenwich. Finsburv. lollv Ansrlers' Tav., Bath-st., City-rd. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 2. Millbank , at S. „ 1615, Bayard, 33, Golden-set., VV. Ebury, 12, Ponsonby-st., Lodge 6S0, Sefton, Adelphi Hot., Liverpool. Junction-rd., N., at 8. Mark Grand Masters, Sa, Red Lion-sq., W.C. Highgate, Boston Hot., Architect, Town Ha., Withington. High Cross, Coach & Horses, High-rd., Tottenham, at S. >> '375> ODGES OK NSTRUCTION . Chorlton , M.H., Chorl ton-cum-Hardy. L I Regent-st., at 8. >> '3S7, Salisbury, Union Tav., Air-st., 15G1 , Morecambe, M.H., Morecambe. Wellington, White Swan Hot., High-st., Deptford, 8 to 10. Southern Star, The Pheasant, Stangate, S-W., at S. ,, Sincerity, Railway Tav., Fenchurch-st., at 7. Great Northern, Berwick, Arms, Berners-st., Oxford-st. St. James's Union, Union Tav., Air-st., Regent-st., at S. Rose, Stirling Castle, Church-st., Camberwell, at S. Perfect Ashlar, Jamaica Tav., Southwark Park-rd., at S. Leopold, Old White Hart, Borough High-st., at 7.30. TAAFEE & BANKS , United Military, Earl of Chatham, Thomas-st., Woolwich. King Harold , Britannia Hot., Waltham New Town, at 7. FROM H. J. NICOLL, LONDON AND PARIS, Lousrhborough, CambriaTav., Loughborough June, at 7.30. Burgoyne, Cock Tav., St. Martin 's-crt., Ludgate-hill, 6.30. West Smithlield , Farringdon Hot., Farringdon-st., at S. City oi London, Jamaica Coffee House, Cornhill, C.30. Dcric Chapter, Duke's Head, 79, Whitechapel-rd., at 6. Royal Arthur, Prince of Wales Hot. (opposite Wimbledon Royal Commemoration , R. Hot., High-st., Putney, S till 10. Railway Station), at 7.30. Naval end Militar y Tailors, St. Mark's, Surrey M.H., Camberwell New-rd. Vitruvian, White Hart, Belvedere-rd., Lambeth, at 8. RAILWAY PLACE John Hervey, Albion Hall, London Wall , at 8. Covent Garden , The Cranboume, 1, Upper St. Martin's- \ 2, , at Kingsland, Cock Tav., Highbury, N., S.30. lane, W.C, S. FENCHURCH STREET STATION, LONDON, E.C Metropolitan, Moorgate Tav., 15 Finsbury Pavement, 7.30. Royal Albert, White Hart Hot., Abchurch-lan e, at 7.30. Strong Man, Excise Tav., Old Broad-st., at 7. Duke of Edinburgh, Bricklayers' Arms, Narrow-st., Lime- VV. Kensington at 8. ' St. Ambrose, Baron's Court Hot., , house, at 7. Ladies Riding Habits. Hunting Breeches. Hyde Park, Fountains Abbey Hot., in, Praed-st., Pad- Victoria Park. Yorkshire Grey, High-st., Stratford, at S. Officers' Outfits for India, the Colonies, &c. dington , at S. Guelph, Blackbirds Inn, High-st., Leyton. Mile End-rd., at S. Officers full and undress Uniforms on the shortest notice. Tredegar, Royal Hot., Langton, Mansion House Station Restaurant, Queen Vic- Euphrates, Mother Red Cap, High-st., Camden Town, S. toria-st., at 6. (Emulation Working.) GENTLEMEN'S EVENING DRESS SUITS Finsbury Pavement, at S. In the new French Elastics &c. TUESDAY. OCTOBER 30. St. Michael's, Moorgate Tav., , Crusaders, Old Jerusalem Tav., St. John 's-gate, Clerken- Lodge 141, Faith, Anderton's Hot., Fleet-st. well, at o. LO D GES OF I NSTR UCT I O N . Upton, Swan Tav., Bethnal Green-rd., at S. INSTALLATION Joppa, Champion Hot., Aldersgate-st., at 7. Londesborough, Berkeley Arms, John-st., Mayfair, at S. South Middlesex, Beaufort House, Walham Green, 7.30. Camden, Lincoln's Inn Restaurant, 305,High Holborn,at7. Faith, Queen Anne's Restaurant, Queen Anne's-gate, at S. North London Chap., Canonbury Tav., at S. Of H.R.H. THE PRIN CE OF WALE S Pilgrim (German language), Guilcfiia.il Tav., Gresham-st., Prince Frederick William Chapter, Eagle Tav.,Clifton-rd., E.C, 1st and 3rd Tues. Maida-vale, 7.30. As The M.W.G.M. of England , Yarborough, Green Dragon , Stepney, at S. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 2. St. George's, Public Hall, New Cross, at S. Florence Ni htingale, M.H., Woolwich . AT THE ROYAL ALBERT HALL, Domatic Surrey M.H., Camberwell New-rd., at 7.30. Lodge 70G, g , Hornsey, Freemasons' Hall. hound, Richmond, at S. „ S90, 2Sth April, 1S75. Lily, Grey Royal Kensington Freemasons' Hall. Prince Fredk. Wm., Eagle Tav., Clifton-rd., Maida-hill 8. „ 1627, , , Thicket Hot., Anerley. A few Proof Copies, coloured, remain in Stock and may be Capper, Railway Tav., Angel-lane, Stratford, at S. „ 1S15, Penge, St. James, Freemasons' Hall. procured at the Office of Prosperity, Hercules Tav., Leadenhall-st., at 7.30. Chap. 3, Eastern Star, Ship and Turtle, Leadenhall-st. Dalhousie, The Sisters' Tav., Pownall-rd., Dalston , E., at 8. „ 95, Ezra, go Balls Pond-rd., N. THE FREEMASON , Florence Ni ghtingale, M.IL, William-st., Woolwich, 7.30. „ 14S9, , Constitutional, Bedford Hot., Southampton Bdgs., at 7. LODGES OF I NSTRUCTION. 16, Great Queen Street , W.C. Israel, Rising Sun Tav., Globe-rd. Stability, M.IL, Masons' Avenue, at 0. Wandsworth, East Hill Hot., Alma-rd., S.W., at 8. Robert Burns, North Pole, 387 Oxford-st, VV., at 8. Sir Hugh Myddelton, Queen's Head Tav., Essex-rd.,N., at 8 All Saints, Town Hall, Poplar, at 7.30. Excelsior, Commercial Dock l av., Plough-rd., Rother- Belgrave, Harp Tav., Jermyn-st., VV., at 8. E. SURREY , hithe, at S. Unions Emulation (for M.Ms.) F.M.H., at 7. WHOLESALE & RETAIL Upper Norwood, White Hart Hot., Church-rd , at S. Temperance, Victoria Tav., Victoria-rd., Deptford, at S. Beacontree, Red Lion, Leytonstone, at 8. Metropolitan (Victoria), Portugal Hot., Fleet-st., at 7. TOBACCO & CIGAR MER CHANT, West Middlesex, The Institute, Ealing, at 7.30. St. Marylebone, British Stores Tav., St. John's Wood. Islington, Champion Hot., Aldersgate-st., E.C, at 7. Westbourne, Lord 's Hot., St. John's Wood, at S. 21 Gt. Queen St., Lincoln ' s Inn , W.C. Horns Tav., Kennington, 7.30. 1 Kennington, United Pilgrims, Surrey M.H., Camberwell New-rd., 7.30. (E XACTLY OPPOSITE F REEMASONS H ALL), Mount Edgcumbe, 19, Jermyn-st., St. James's, at 8. St. James's, Gregorian Arms, Jamaica-rd., S.E., at 8. Duke of Connaught, Palmerston Arms, Grosvenor Park, 8. Doric, Duke's Head, 79, Whitechapel-rd., at S. AND 5 NEWCASTLE ST., STRAND, W.C. New Finsbury Park, Hornsey WoodT., Finsbury Park, at 8. Clapton, Lord Stanley, Sandringham-rd., Hackney, S. Corinthian, George Hot., Cubitt Town, Poplar, at 7. St. Luke's, White Hart, King's-rd., Chelsea, 7.30. Henley, Three Crowns, North Woolwich, at 7.30. Chigwell, Prince's Hall, Buckhurst-hill, at 7.30. FOREIGN CIGARS AT CIMRYICE STORE PRICE Royal Naval College, Greenwich Hospital Schools, at 8. Royal Standaid, The Alwyne Castle, St. Paul's-rd., N. Price Lists free on application. Eleanor, Angel Hot., Edmonton. Ranelagh, Six Bells, Queen-st., Hammersmith, VV., at 8. Chaucer, The Old White Hart, High-st., Borough, at 8. Selwyn, East Dulwich Hot., East Dulwich, at S. Stockwell, Cock Tav., Kennington-rd., at 7.30. Wm. Preston, St. Andrew 's T., George-st., Baker-st., W. GRAND NATIONAL SONG , Friars, Liverpool Arms, Canning Town, at 7.30. Earl of Carnarvon, Ladbroke Hall, Notting-hill, at S. Brixton, Prince Regent, Dulwich-rd., East Brixton , at S. St. George's, Globe Tav., Greenwich, at 8. Duke of Albany, Park Tav., Battersea-park-rd., at S. Ubique, Guardsman Coffee Tav., Buckingham Palace- FAI 'LY Metropolitan Chap, Jamaica Coffee Ho.,St. Michael's Alley GOD BLESS OUR ROYAL , road, at 7.30. WRITTEN AND COMPOSED BY Star and Garter Kew Brid WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 31. Royal Alfred, , ge, at 8. Pythagorean Chapter,Port\and Hot.,London-st.,Green\vich G. R. KING, Lodge S98, Temperance-in-the-East, 6, Newby-p!., Poplar. Old Kent Mark, Crown and Cushion, London Wall, at 7. he ,, 176S , Progress, Freemasons' Hall. St. John's, Mother Red Cap, Camden Town, N.W., at S. Author and Composer of " My own ador 'd love," T Chap. 435, Mount Lebanon, Ship & Turtle,Leadenhall-st. Rowena Quadrilles," etc., etc., etc. ,, 820, Lily of Richmond, Greyhound Hot.,Richmond. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 3. Price 2S. 6d. net. Mark 17 6, Era, Sa, Red Lion-sq., W.C General Committee Boys' School , at 4. LODGES OF I NSTRUCTION. Lodge 142, St. Thomas, Cannon-st. Hot. LONDON: GEORGE KENNING, 16, GREAT QUEEN New Cross, Ship Hot., Greenwich . Kent, King and Queen, Norton Folgate, Bishopsgate-st., S. „ '559J STREET, W.C. Carnarvon Albion Tav., Aldersgate-st . TELEPHON E N UMBER, 2604. Prince Leopold, Grand Avenue M.H., SSGracechurch-st.,8 », 1572 , , United Mariners, Lugard Hot., Lugard-rd., Peckham. Confidence Hercules Tavern , Leadenhall-st., till , 7 9. NO FAMILIES WHO VALUB THEIR HEA LTH SHOULD BE WITHOUT ONE OF THE New Concord, Jolly Farmers, Southgate-rd., N., at 8. Mt. Lebanon, Horse Shoe Tav., Newington Causeway, 8. Pythagorean, Portland Hot., Greenwich, at 8. LONDON AND GENERAL WATER PURIFYING COMPANY'S La Tolerance, Morland Hot., Dean-st., W., at 8. (LIMITED) PATENT CISTERN FILTERS, Charged Solely with Animal Charcoal. United Strength, Hope Tav., 179, Stanhope-st., Regent's Requiring when once fixed no attention whatever. Portable Cister.i House Cistern, fitted Anii superior to all others, vide Professor Frankland's Reports to the Registrar General, July, Filter, Park, at S. with a Cistern Filter. Peckham, Lord Wellington Hot., , Old Kent-rd., l g66 > Nov<:mher, 1867, and May, 1870; the Lancet , January 13, 1867. Also Testimonials 516 at 8. February ij, i86j, and Duke's Head, Whitechapel Road from Dr. Hassell , September 33, 1863-, the late Dr. Lctheby, Burdett Coutts, 79, , at 8. ^S^O^SS^^SSSJ December, 1871. q—. Southwark, Southwark Park Tav., Southwark Park, at 8. I on 3~^SS^SrSi=^ lEII Priceand ^1 103. and Herupwards. PORTABLEthe FILTERS this System, £1 Js. to £$. (fmSfflll ' Dukeof Connaught, R yl. Edwd. Hot., Mare-st., Hackney, 8 ' ii Patronised used by Majesty Queen , at Osborne ; by H.R.H. the Prince of Wales, \< ' S^PS- ^^ Hill at aHKli Whittington, Red Lion, Poppin 's-court, Fleet-st., at 8. 1 ' ^IffepSKiS lllll Sandringham ; by H.R.H. the Duke of Edinburgh , ai Eastwell; by H.R.H. the Duke of I'-S^sSi ¦I " Langthorne, Swan Hot., Stratford, at 8. gS ->, \]ffi5F Pnll fl Connaught, at Bagshot Park ; by H.R.H. the Duke of Cambridge ; thee of the Medical ( PjjsBjkl Temperancein the East, G. the Fourth, Ida-st.,E.,at ' • *fi SIPjSjffljH: Qjljl Profession, and at the London , Westminster, St. George's, St. Mary's Consumption , Fever, , [j 1p2H;j 7.30. :[ jjg l gM |i| !gf : iilyj and German Hospitals, and various Lunatic Asylums, Institutions , Breweries, &c. ; at all the Eleanor, Trocadero Hot., Liverpool-st., E.C. ®SJ^BIE %S3 eSSS SsJ' ^ schools established by the School Board for London, and at the Royal Masonic Boys' and n ^ ^ ^j MerchantNavy,SilverT., Burdett-rd., Limehouse,7.30 (alt.) £ Girls' Schools. ' ¦' Creaton , Prince Albert lav., Portobello-ter.,Notting hill,8. POCKET FILTERS, 4S. 6d. and 6s. each. HOUSEHOLD and FANCY FILTERS from us, 6d. _ Balham Hot. Balham Panmure, , 7. Water Testing Apparatus for detecting the ImpnritieB in Water, 10s. 6d. ano JIB. each.—" The Testing Apparatus for discmemS,„ ' Wanderers,Adam and Eve T., Palmcr-st.,Westminster^.30 -resence of Impurities in Water is a most convenient and portable one."—Vide " Dyke on the Preliminary Duties of Health Oflicere. Emblematic, Goat and Star, Swallow-st., Regent-st., at 8. STRAND W.C. (four doors from Somerset House), LONDON. Camden Chapter, Boston Hot., Holloway, at 8.30 p.m. 157, , Finsbury Park, Cock Tav., Highbury, at 8.30. Read " Water, KB Impurities arid Purification ," Price per poet, 6d,