CONTENTS. PAGE . the place, but he did know that if they covered it with buildings LEADERS — they would not realise what they would want for the site when The Removal of the Boys' School ...... 341 The Masonic Vagrant- ...... 342 they desired to get rid of it. There was another reason for his Provincial Grand Lodge of Lincolnshire _ ...... 342 wishing that they should leave the present site—the appearance provincial Grand Chanter of West Yorkshire...... 343 Provincial Priory of VVest Yorkshire ...... 343 of the surroundings. It was surrounded now by very small tene- ¦¦¦ Order of the Secret Monitor—Grand Festival...... 344 ments indeed. That was not what they should have around a An Oration ...... •¦• 344 Hoard of Benevolence ...... 345 great School like this , for this vvas a great School." No doubt The Annual Athletic Spoils of the Royal Msscnic Institution for Boys ... 345 Royal Arch Masonry ...... 345 the two very serious objections to the present site which Lord ...... Royal Ark Mariners ...... 345 ATHOM Allied Masonic Degrees...... •¦¦ ... 345 L mentioned in this speech, namely, the clayey soil MASONIC N OTES— and the poor surroundings , must have occurred to others Anniversary Festiva l of the Royal Masonic Institution for Bovs...... 347 also when contemp lating the future of the Royal Masonic Arrangements lor Festival of the Royal Masonic Institution Icr Boys ... 347 Speech Day and Distribution of Prizes at the Boys' School 347 Institution for Boys. But this, as far as vve are Annual Sports of the Boys' School ...... _ ... 347 Provincia l Grand Lodire for London and the Metropolita n Counties of aware, was the first time thc subject was so promi- Royal Order of Scotland ...... 347 nently referred to on so important an occasion as a Festival. Next Regular Meeting- of Lodge Quatuor Corcnati, No. 2076 ...... 347 Bro. W. Pile and the Prov. Grand Treasurershi p of Surrey ...... 347 Five years have elapsed since this speech was delivered Correspondence ...... 34s Reviews ...... 34§ and the idea then propounded has becn , so far, acted upon , that Cra ft Ma sonry ...... 34S at the Quarterly General Court of Governors ancl Subscribers , Lodge and Chapter of Instruction ...... 350 Masonic and General Tidings ...... 352 held in Freemasons' Tavern , on Friday, the loth April , a resolu- tion was brought forward by Bro. lliCHARD EVE , Past Grand Treasurer as Chairman of the Board of Management to the THE REMOVAL OF THE BOYS' SCHOOL. , , effect : " T hat the Quarterl y Court of Governors and Subscribers It is evident from the resolution which was passed at a of Sth April , 1892 , having authorised the Board of Management meeting at York on the 18th May of the Provincial Charities to entertain negotiations for the realisation of the Estate of the Association of North and East Yorkshire , and which vve pub- Institution to the best advantage , and the Board having deter- lished in our issue of last week, that the question of removing mined that it is desirable to remove the Institution from Wood the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys from its present site at Green to some eligible site, where sufficient space for an en- Wood Green to some more favoured locality is already agitating larged school-house and playground accommodation would be the minds of the brethren in some of our Provinces and that available, this Quarterly Court hereby authorises the Board to opposition of a more or less determined character may be purchase a site and to erect thereon a new School , and to dis- expected to the project. The resolution was to the effect that pose of the present land ancl premises to the best advantage. " this meeting strongly objects to the sale of the Royal Masonic A very long discussion ensued over this resolution , in the course Institution for Boys, or the purchase of a site for a new School, of which Bro. CUMBERLAND moved, as an amendment : " That and requests that, before any steps are taken in this direction the matterbe deferred until thc October meeting ; that the Com- lhe general body of Subscribers be appealed to for their op inion mittee shall make a report to the Subscribers to Provincial on the subject." As regards the proposal , it has been very Grand Lodges and genera l bodies of Subscribers what they generall y .recognised for some time past that a removal was propose to do, where they propose to go, what they propose to in (-very way desirable , and for two princi pal reasons—firstl y, pay, what the cost of removal will be; and let that report be •hat the soil on which the Institution stands is clayey, and made in sufficient time, so that brethren of the Masonic bod y secondl y, that latterly a very inferior class of houses has been may have the opportunity of considering it, either in the Pro- erected in close proximitv to the School. It will be remembered vincial Grand Lodge or in lodge, and that it should be sent that it was the Earl of LATHOM who brought the matter promi- in time to be put on the agenda." Bro. KEvStR , however, '"''-»tl y before thc brethren. His lordshi p presided at the first pointed out that the Board of Management, which vvas com- festival held under the present regime at Brighton in 1891 and posed of 32 members, represented very fairl y, " the ftierred to the subject in his speech on behalf of the Institution. opinions of all sections of the Craft throughout the ' he question , his lordship pointed out, was " perfectly new to country, and it might be left to them to get a good many 0 f the brethren , if not to all of them ," ancl therefore we price for the property, ancl also to get a convenient site for the •'annot do better than quote in full his remarks, seeing that new School." Moreover , in winding up the debate, Bro. EVE 'hey so clearly explain thc reasons which render the removal explained that " all that the Board wished to have was power, weessary, or at all events most desirable. "Before very long," said in order that they mi ght bring something to a conclusion. He llls lordshi p, " it might have to be considered whether it would not did not believe the Board of Management would have closed h,; for the benefit of the School to remove a little further into the upon anything except in a very temporary form, with reservation U|nntry. The present quarters, as the brethren knew, were thai it must receive the sanction of the Court. However much °cated on a terribl y sticky, clayey soil. Everyone knew a power mi ght be given them , he never should have thought of 1 ay soil was not conducive to health. No one purchasing a exercising it without coming to the Court for approval." On a place would choose a clay soil. There were plenty of sites with division the amendment was lost by a substantial majority, and a gravel so;i t0 be got j anf i wjiat a p[easant thing it would be to though another amendment was moved , that " the Board ls 't the School if it was in the country on a gravel soil. Of of Management commit themselves to no new purchase scheme u rse, it was a financial question , and required veiy great care without the approval of the October Court ," this was lost , ' , bought. He mentioned the subject as a caution to those and the ori ginal motion , as proposed by Bro. E VE , was u _ io wished to have more school buildings erected on the same carried. From this it appears, firstly, that as far back as April , ,lt( l. because he could tell them that it was a mere waste of 1892, the Quarterly General Court of Governors and Subscribers "loney. If they went on building, it would militate against the gave the Board of Management authority to entertain negotia- uh Je of the site in the market. He did not know the value of tions for the realisation of the Estate belonging to the Institution ; and , secondly, that Bro. EVE'S motion , passed after prove successful unless the matter is taken in hand seriously— a very full discussion , on the ioth April last, conferred on the not by fits ancl starts, when the success of the Vao-rant said Board of Management full power to purchase a site, and is somewhat more in evidence than usual, but vvith a erect thereon a new School , and at the same time, to dispose of fixed resolve to put an end to him , or , at least, to the present land and premises to the best advantage. But we have make the pursuit of his nefarious practices still more Bro. EVE'S assurance that the Board of Management will hazardous. It will be said that a man who pursues his callino- not close upon anything " except in a very temporary of impostor after he has been convicted and sentenced to form " and " with reservation that it must receive the imprisonment with hard labour is not so easily to be got rid of . sanction of the Court," and likewise that, " however much power But if a register of all such people were kept and cop ies fur- might be given them , he should never have thought of exercis- nished periodically to lodge Almoners and others, on payment ing it without coming to the Court for approval." Under all these of a small fee, it would not be very long before his facilities for circumstances, it appears to us that the Provincial Chanties levy ing toll successfully would be very seriously restricted. Association of North and East Yorkshire is behindhand People will not follow the occupation of Vagrant when they fine] in reference to the matter. It is four years since the Board of it yields them more kicks than half-pence. If Almoners and Management, which represents fairly. well the general body others will keep on sending us the names of the impostors as of Governors and Subscribers , was authorised to entertain they turn up, we will comp ile the register and forward copies negotiations for the sale of the property at Wood Green ; it is monthly—or oftener or less often as may be found desirable—\ n more than two months since that, after a very full discussion in strict confidence to all who may desire to have them, on payment the Ouarterly General Court, thc same Board was authorised to of a small annual fee sufficient to cover- the cost of compilation ^ purchase a site and erect on it new School Buildings, and we and distribution. repeat we have the promise of the Chairman of the Board that this will not be done until after the approval of the Court has PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF LINCOLNSHIRE. been, o-iven. Hence this N. ancl E. Yorkshire Association is not only behind thc age in condemning a project to which everybocby By command of the Prov. Grand Master, Bro. the Right Hon. the Earl already stands committed—namely, that the Wood Green site of Yarborough , P.G.W. of England , the above Provincial Grand Lodge and buildings shall be disposed of—but likewise it is requesting was held in the Masonic Hall, Grimsby, on the 12th inst. The brethren , to the number of about 250, assembled at noon that a course shall be followed which we have the promise of the , and having signed the atten- dance sheet, at once took their places under their respective banners, after Chairman of the Board of Management will under any circum- , which the Prov. Grand Master, the Deputy Prov. Grand Master, and Prov. stances, be followed, that is to say, that no purchase scheme Grand Officers entered and opened the Provincial Grand Lodge. will be adopted which has not received " the approval of the After the roll of lodges and the roll of Prov. Grand Officers had been called, Court." Was it worth the while of the Provincial Charities the minutes of the last Prov. Grand Lodge held at Lincoln , on Thursday, , Association of North and East Yorkshire to pass such a resolu- June 27th 1895 , were read and confirmed. The Prov. Grand Master then delivered his address. have detailed ? tion under the circumstances we The finance statement of the Prov. Grand Treasurer, Bro. C. M. Nesbit, was presented , and showed the Prov. Grand Lodge to be in a flourishing condition. THE MASONIC VAGRANT. The return s of the lodges from the Prov. Grand Registrar, Bro. H. Watson, were then received, together with the report of the Committee, an Our old acquaintance, the " Masonic Vagrant, has turned abstract of accounts of the Prov. Grand Lodge Fund of Benevolence, Oliver Memorial Fund, Smyth Scholarship Fund, and Sutcliffe Fund. up again, and, to all appearances, finds that his endeavours to Bro. V ICKERS , P.G. Sec, presented the report of the Prov. Grand impose upon a benevolent Masonic public are as successful as Charity Committee, and the Prov. Grand Charity Stewards (Bros. B. BEESON and F. BARRETT) appointed at last Prov. Grand Lod ever. True the particular Vagrant against whom wc were warned ge to act on , behalf of the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls, also presented their last week by one of our correspondents, has been sentenced to report, which showed that during the past year ^1500 had been sent to the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls fro m Lincolnshire. terms of imprisonment by two different magistrates, and cau- Bro. W. H. SISSONS, D.P.G.M., proposed " That this Provincial Grand tioned by a third ; but, notwithstanding the difficulties and dis- Lodge desires to record its high appreciation of the services of Bros. appointments which these proceedings must have entailed, he Bennett Beeson, and Frank Barrett as Provincial Grand Charity Stewards from 1S94 to 1896, and has much pleasure in presenting and from to them the suitable labours persistently in his vocation of Vagrant, , to judge Charity jewels, to which they have become entitled by their services." the statement contained in the opening paragraph of our This was carried. The Committee appointed to make informant's letter, with, as we have said, no inconsiderable special arrangements for holding the Provincial Grand Lodge last year, upon the occasion of the installation of measure of success. He is an old hand at the business, having- the Right Hon. the Earl of Yarborough as Prov. Grand Master, presented becn engaged in levying toll on the unwary for severa l years. their report and financial statement, after which the inventory of the pro- perty of the Prov. Grand Lodge was presented by the Prov. G. Director of It does not appear that he troubles lodge Almoners to any great Ceremonies. extent, his custom , we are told , being to call at the private resi- Bro. C. M. Nesbit was re-elected Prov. Grand Treasurer for the ensuing year, and two Auditors for the Prov. Grand Lodge Fund of Benevolence dences of well-known Masons on a Sunday, using the name of were also appointed . another Mason as an introduction and recommendation. It was decided that the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls should be Whether this man mi ght not be able to earn an honest the Charity to have the support of the province next year, and Bros. B. » Beeson, Grantham, and F. Barrett were re-appointed Prov. Grand Charity livelihood by the exercise of some of that ability and Stewards. ingenuity which enables him to fleece so many members Upon the recommendation of the Committee of the Prov. Grand Lodge of our Society is a question we shall leave to Fund of Benevolen ce, it was decided—" That a sum of 150 guineas be granted to the Prov. Grand Charity Stewards, Bros. Beeson and Barrett , as others to discuss. The point which we are most anxious to a contribution for this year to the Provincial Benevolent Fund ," the votes consider is whether it may not be possible to put an end to the secured thereby to be placed in the name of the Right Worshipful the Pro- vincial Grand Master. to which kindl brethren are subjected b le of " annoyances y y peop The Prov. Grand Master then appointed and invested the Prov. Grand this class, and the difficulties which the truly deserving brother Officers for the ensuing year as follows : experiences whenever his hard necessities at any time compel him Bro. C. Maddison ...... Prov. S.G.W. to solicit assistance. We believe it is possible, at all events, to „ Dr. Behrindt ...... Prov. J.G.W. „ Rev. H. W. Hall ...... )„ * -. reduce them to an inappreciable minimum. Last year thc Pro- „ Rev. G. S.Tyack ... j Prov. G. Chaps. vince of Kent took the matter up, and thc Almoner of one of „ C. M. Nesbit ...... Prov. G.Treas. H. Watson ... lodges brought it before Provincial Grand Lodge, when it „ ...... Prov. G. Reg. its „ 13. Vickers ...... Prov. G. Sec. was agreed to refer the whole subject to the consideration of the „ Dr. Alexandra ...... Prov. S.G.D. lodges and report the result at the next meeting of that lod ge, „ G. Doughty, M P...... Prov. J.G.D. ,, G. B. Dickinson Wks. shortly. The Almoner of a lodge in ...... Prov. G.S. which will be held Surrey „ G. F. Barrell v ...... Prov. G.D.C. likewise made a move in the same direction , while correspondents „ F. Fletcher ...... Prov. A.G.D.C. Provinces also made it apparent that the " Masonic „ G. P. Pullen...... Prov. G.S.B. from other ve " £' rV£ ,'" • - •]Prov.¦ r,uv G. Std. Brs. Vagrant " was a person it was very desirable to get rid of as „ F. F. Sowerby ...... ' "' " Org- speedil and as effectuall y as possible. What result will follow „ H. Healey ...... Prov. G. y „ A. Ramage... Prov. A.G. Sec. from last year's reference to the ...... in the Province of Kent lod ges „ T. Nettleshi p ...... Prov. G. Purst. ' Purst. remains to be seen , but no attempt to cope with the evil vvill „ A. H. Read...... Prov. A.G. R. Taylor VV. R. Ersktne, S. Milford Abbott, ; William Gundry, Bro . F. J. Clarke...... ^ John Fitton , , J.W. J. Raynor ...... j F. W. Mitchell , J. Vivian , Thomas, J. T. Letcher, W.M.; E. Benney, J.W. ; " ,', H. Knight ...... r Prov. G. Stwds. O. I. Blackford , S.O. ; J. T. Gear; W. C.Wickett , J.W. ; T. Tidy, J.O. ; C. J. Cross ...... j B. Rashlei gh , J.O. ; S. J. Partrid ge ; John Cleave, W.M. ; William Colenso, „ C. E. Bonner ...... I P.M. ; A. Noall ; C. F. Zimber , P.G.S.B. ; N. Lean , M.O. ; and John Nicholas...... Prov. G. Ty ler. W. Donner... The Treasurer 's report showed a bal ance in hand of W. Dixon ...... Prov. G. Librarian. £21. The reports for the several lodges were considered very satisfactory. The Deputy Prov. Grand Master is Bro. VV. Hading Sissons, J.P., D.L.,. Past A.G.D.C. England. Bro. LETCHER , Fortitude Lodge, remarked on the serious loss sustained It was decided to hold the next annual Provincial Grand Lodge at by that lodge by the death of Bro. Mack . Spalding. Bro. Sir Charles Brune Graves-Siwle invested thc Prov. Grand Officers The banquet was afterward s held in the l own Hall, Bro. the Right Hon. as follows : the Earl of Yarborough, Prov. Grand Master, presiding, and being Bro. P. Colville Smith ..: ...... D.P.G.M. supported by about 200 of the brethren. „ R. Rowe ...... Prov. S.G.W. Selections of music were rendered during the repast by Mr. A. Collinson 's „ E. S. Carus-Wilson ...... Prov. J.G.W. excellent orchestra , and a programme of vocal music was given under thc „ W. Vial ...... Prov. G.M.O. direction of Bro. A. J. Lancashire. F.R.C.O., the performers being Bros. ,, George Timmins ...... Prov. S.G.O. Bingley Shaw, W. B. Greasley, VV. Holbrook, and the Apollo Quartette. „ J.T. Letcher ...... Prov. J.G.O. The toast list was confined to the usual loyal and Masonic toasts, the „ Rev. W. R. Erskine ...... Prov. G. Chap. Prov. G. Master, in proposing " The Queen and the Craft," referring to the ,, W. Colenso...... Prov. G. Rrg. great success which had attended the Provincial Grand Lodge during his „ E. M. Milford ...... Prov. G. Treas. term of office , and remarking that this aMgured well for its future prosperity. 11 vv.j.jonns ...... rrov. ur. aec. „ J. Cleave ...... Prov. S.G.D. „ j. Adams ...... Prov. J.G.D. „ ]. Retallick ...... Prov. G.L of W. PRO VINCIAL GRAND CHAPTER OF WEST „ J. Fitton ...... Prov. G.D. of C. YORKSHIRE. „ N. Lean ...... Prov. A.G.D. of C. „ Battle Rasleigh ...... Prov. G.S.B. ,, Bennallack ...... Prov. G. Std. Br. The annual convocation of the above Prov. Grand Chapter took place „ T. H. Menadue ...... Prov. G. Org. on Tuesday afternoon, the gth inst., in the Church Institute, Bradford. The „ John Nicholls ...... Prov. G.I.G. was held under the auspices of the three local chapters and there „ F. W. Michell ...... ? D n ,, , meeting , ,, T. Tidy ... j Prov. G. Stwds. was a large attendance of companions. The proceedings commenced by „ John Langdon ...... Prov. G. Tyler. the opening of an ordinary chapter, the Principals being Comps. S. A. Bro. W. L. Chegwidden, P.P.J.G.O., was unanimousl y re-elected Bailey, 302 ; F. P. Carter, 600 ; and C. W. O. Smith , 974. These received Auditor. the Prov. Grand Officers , Present and Past. Bro. Sir CHARLES BRUNE GRAVES -SAWLE said he found the state of The Provincial Grand Chapter was then opened by Comp. the Right his health such that he could not discharge his duties as efficientl y as he Hon . VV. LAWIES JACKSON, M.P., Grand Superintendent, who, in an could wish. He had been obliged to retire almost altogether from public address, said that that was practically the first chapter he had attended in life, and he feared that to continue to hold his present position would be present position as Grand Superintendent and it was some years detrimental to the Province of Corn wall Mark Masonry. He retired with his , deep regret, and assured them that he fully appreciated the kindness and since the Provincial Grand Chapter was held in Bradford . In examining assistance rendered him by officers and Mark Master Masons. The assist- what had been done in the province, he could not help being struck by the ance and kindness he had received made it difficult for him to say good- fact that whilst the Craft seemed to be in an extremely vigorous and healthy bye to the lodge, but he felt obliged to place in the hands of his Royal conditio n , there were not the same signs of life and progress as regards the Highness the Prince of Wales his resignation , and shortly they would have Royal Arch. Whilst in the province they had 3850 Craft Masons, they had to elect another in his place. He ever would feel deep gratitude for the great kindness that had been extended to him. (Applause.) only a little over 1300 members of the Royal Arch . That was anything Bro. R. R. F RASER -FRIZELL said it would ill become them as represen- but beneficial to the Order in the province. He referred to the consecra- tatives of Mark Masonry in Cornwall to receive that serious announcemen t tion of a new chapter at Sheffield by Comp. Ensor Drury, and thanked him without expressing deep regret that the state of health of Bro. Sir Charles for the excellent manner in which the ceremony had been carried out. Brune Graves-Sawle should compel him to place his resignation in the hands The balance-sheet, which was read by the Prov. G. Treasurer, Comp. of his Royal Highness the Prince of Wales. He proposed that they receive with deep regret the announcement from their Prov. Grand Master of his DYSON , , and afterwards confirmed , showed a balance in hand at the J . 306 retirement. commencement of the year of £213 12s. gd., and at the end .£244 6s. 4d. Bro. P. COLVILLE SMITH seconded , remarking that they owed Bro. Sir Comp. W. Smith, 1042, was elected Prov. G. Treas. for the ensuing Graves-Sawle a deep debt of gratitude. year. The vote was carried unanimously, and the Prov. Grand Master briefly The Grand Superintendent proceeded to appoint and invest the follow- acknowledged the vote. ing officers : Subsequently the brethren dined together at the Commercial Hotel. Comp. H. Smith , 302 ...... Prov. G.H. ,, G. Buckley, 61 ...... Prov. G.J. ,, H. G. E. Green , 154...... Prov. G.S.E. „ J. M. Holmes, 387 ...... Prov. G.S.N. TEemplar, ,, P. B. Coward, 904 ...... Prov. G. Reg. IKm obts „ T. Bates, 30S ...... Prov. Dep. G. Reg „ W. R. Thompson , 208 ...... Prov. G.P.S. PRO VINCIAL PRIORY OF WEST YORKSHIRE. „ T. Atkinson, 2C67 ...... Prov. ist A.G.S. 1, F. C. Robinson , 302 ...... Prov. 2nd A.G.S. A highly interesting gathering of the above Provincial Priory took place „ T. B. Wilson, 306 ...... )Pm„ ncn. „ C. W. O. Smith ...... ii| r . .».. v.^. at Skipton Castle, on Saturday, the 6th instant , under the banner of the i, W. A. Slatter Plains of Rama Preceptory, No. By the kind permission of R. B. , 154 ...... •••?«Prov. G.c Std.C .J Brs.« 3. „ G. V. S. Dearden , .39 j Barrett , Esq., the knights of this distinguished Order met at the castle in „ G. H. Holdroyd , 275 ...... Prov. G.D.C. the banqueting hall of that venerable edifice. In the course of an instruc- „ C. Greenwood , 448 ...... ' ... ~) tive address, the V.E. Prov. Prior, Sir Knight J. D UNNING KAY, gave a „ W. Allatt, 258 ...... [ Prov . A.G.D.Cs. » W. O. Melkliffe , 600...... J sketch of the history of the castle, &c. . 1, John Constable 242 ...... Prov. G. Org. Subsequently Sir Knight Harold Thomas was obligated and invested 11 J. J. Martin , 1019 ...... Prov. A.G.S.E. the E. Sub-Prior of the province, and proclaimed by the Prov. Sub-Mar- At the close of Prov. G. Chapter, tea was provided in the Masonic Hall, shal, and saluted. I'-awson-square. The assembly was the largest on record , more than one-third of the members on the roll of the province being present, and every preceptory of PROVINCIAL GRAND MARK LODGE OF CORWALL. the province was represented. The officers present were Sir Knights J. Dunning Kay, V.E. Prov. RESIGNATION OF BRO. SIR CHARLES B. G. SAWLE. Prior ; Harold Thomas, E. Prov. Sub-Prior ; George Althorp, Prov, Prelate ; J. W. Monckman , Prov. Chancellor ; Keighley Walton , Prov. By command of Bro. Sir Charles Brune Graves-Sawle, Bart., P.G.M., Constable ; F. W. Reuss, Prov. Marshal j John Davis, Prov. Treasurer j a meeting of the above Prov. Grand Lodee was held on Tuesdav. the oth wst., under the Thomas Heaton , Prov. Registrar ; Wm. Watson , Prov. Vice-Chancellor ; banner of Mount Edgcumbe Lodge, No. 417, at the Wesley Wm. Laycock, Prov. Sub-Marshal ; Wm. Harrison , Prov. Almoner and hurch Parlour, Camborne. Those present included— Bros.Jr Chaplain ; Thomas Gaukroger, Prov. Warden of Regalia ; F. W. Turner , P. Colville Smith , P.M.. P.G.D. of England , Deputy Prov. G.M ; Alfred Prov. Herald ; Walter Dickenson , Prov. 1st Std. Br. ; Paget Prieslley, Walters J. , P.p.G. Reg. ; \y. J. Johns , P.G. Sec. ; A. Dunkin , S.G.D. ; Richard Prov. 2nd Std. Br. ; G. H. Parke, Prov. Prior's Banner Bearer ; Richaid p ""we, i' . .G.M .O. ; Hugh P. Vivian , P.P.J.G.W. ; John Adams , P. P.G.S.B. ; Moore, Prov. ist Aide-de-Camp ; Geo. Illingwonh , Prov. 2nd Aide-de- homas H. Menadue, P.G.S. ; R. H. Lee, P.G.O. ; Theo. Mitchel l , P.P.J.G.O. ; Camp ; Thos. Norfolk , Prov. Chamberlain ; Wm. Crossley, Prov. ist y-L . Chegwidden , P.P.J.G.O. ; E. M. Milford , P.P.S.G.W., Treas. ; George Captain of Guards ; R. A. Pullan , Prov. 2nd Captain of Guards j T. P P G Rowbotham, Prov. G.S.B. ; Simeon Whiteley, Prov. Organist j and G. 1 Mr ' ' 'J- - W- S W. W. J. Sharpe, Prov. G. Reg. ; J. M. Carne, P.P.S.G.W. j J- W. I-rancis, P.P.G.I.G. Wilkinson , Prov. Equerry. ; E. W. Carus-Wilson , P.P.G.S.B. ; VV. I. Collins , Amongst the distinguished visitors was Sir Knight W. Tyrer, the E. ' ' G Timmins p r vrn - . P-G.D. ; G. R. Mockrid ge, P.S.G.O. ; M. Sampson , Prov. Sub-Prior of Lancashire, who suitably responded after salute. N ,C' S Couch D H Ho PGnr ' ' J' -; ' W - <*'n, P.P.J.G.W. ; William Vial , The sir knights subsequently mustered strongly to partake of tea, kindly Ed VenninS Bryant, P.A.G.D.C; Richard Pearce Couch , P.P.G.D.C; arranged by the sir kni hts of ihe Plains of Rama Preceptory, No. Will' am U ' g 3, and " G. Hancock, P.P.G.M.0. ; F. G. W. Reed, J.O. ; E. W. Newton , S.O.; served by Bro. Carlish, at the Devonshire Hotel, Skipton. ORDER OF THE SECRET MONITOR. Bro. the Earl of W ARWICK , G.S.R., said he felt very deep ly the kind manner in which his name had been received. He full y recognised the great responsibility of being their G.S.R., and only wished he had done his duty. He had a sincere GRAND FESTIVAL. feeling of l oyalty to them and the Order , and they would give him credit for The annual meeting ol Grand Conclave was held at Freemasons' Tavern good intentions and for doing that which was right. He felt it was necessary he should say a few words to them , but he must be discreet , for up to the present Great Queen-street , W.C, on the 17th inst., when there was a numerous attend- time nothing had been said in public that could prejudice them in the Masonic ance, of members of the Order. The Right Hon. the Earl of Warwick , G.S.R., world. As he had previously said, he looked upon the fact that true brotherl y presided , and was supported by Bros. I. Zacharie, I P.G.S.R. ; Baro n de Fer- friendshi p was a princi ple that they should up hold. He sincerely hoped the time rieres, VV. G. Lemon , J. Lewis Thomas, Dr. W. H. Kempster, Capt. T. C. Walls , would come when they would be amicab ly joined together with those from whom J. J. Pakes, J. Tickle , J. J. Thomas, H. Ti pper, Sir T. Wright, J. Skinner , Nelson they were now temporarily parted . The Order was auspiciously started , for many were initiated into its mysteries by Bro. Col. Shadwell Clerke, and il had Prower, W. R. '.Shutt, H. P. Hay, F. S. Guy, G. W. Capel , E. Mitchell , Buckley distinguished , been supported since by many Freemasons. The princi pal logic ol Carr D. Hargreaves , H. Lewis, J. Stephens, Major Penrose Dunbar , J. Marshall , and a bod like theirs—which had its ramifications A. I'. Norton , W. Spratling, R. Eve and many others. Freemasonry was Charity, y J. , wherever the sun shone—should see that the nag of Masonry was upheld Gnmd Conclave vvas opened and the roll of conclaves having , and in , been called , no way suffered from their connection with it. He trusted that befo re they next met the minutes were confirmed. The Grand Supreme Ruler was proclaimed and and that they would be more certain duly saluted. there would be many members joining them, of their position and that when the cloud—which was only a fleeting one—had The G RAND S. R ULER then addressed the brethren and expressed his , great distinguished brethren would recognise the fact that althoug satisfaction at the honour conferred upon him b passed away, many h y reelecting him their Grand S. they were a powerful and increasing body that was not to be easil Ruler. Perhaps they would allow him to address a few words to them on lhat young, y set deration. He would recall the fact that when he was installed a year aside. He would endeavour to do the best he could for the interest of the Order, ago they and not do anything that would cast a slur or disgrace upon them. were suddenly astonished by an announcement—which gave evidence of a some- what hostile appearance which was made b Bro. W. G. L EMON then proposed " The Health of Bro. I. Zachene, and , y brethren who had until recently been services rendered by that brother in the organising of members. It was si sudden that small expression of inion was given referred to the invaluable op , and very the Order. Reference had been made to some who were with them fortunatel y, for it would have been unfortunate if in the moment of , and were not angry but in the words of St. Paul—" They went out from us astonishment any words had been uttered which they mi ht have been sorry now amongst them, , be- g for cause they were not of us for they would not have departed if they had been of and which would have disturbed that true feeling of brotherly friendshi , p which , us." Those who held those great principles of friendship where not to be turned in his opinion , was the foundation and secret of their Order. It behoved them to aside, because some for the moment had left them. consider the situation , and , in conjunction with the Grand Officers, they thought that nothing could be better than to app l Bro. I. ZACHARIE , P.G.S.R., returned thanks and said the Order was now y to some one of hi gh standing in the in this country. Words could not Masonic sphere who would act as arbiter. No brother was better entering upon its ioth year express his grati- qualified tude to them for their kindness during the past nine years, but he felt the Order than Lord Lathom , il he would be good enough to act. Lord Lathom was now in the hands of a ruler who would do all that was right. when app lied to very readily consented, but at the same time expressed Bro. BARON DS F ERRIERES gave " The Grand Officers," which was replied to the opinion that he had no jurisdiction , and only in the position of a b Bro. R. E VE G. Treas. friend could he endeavour to act. A statement was carefully drawn up y , by HOS RIGHT submitted "The Grand Stewards Bro. Philbrick and the Grand Recorder, which was conservative in nature Bro. Sir T . W ," for which Bro and Guv President suitably replied. to which no exception could be taken. The general princi ple was that , , the The last toast given by the G.S.R. was " The Health of the G. Recorder Order was one of no mean position , for many were initiated into the Order by , the late Grand Secretary, Bro. Col. Shadwell Clerke. The Lord Chancellor— and Bro. S PRATLING having responded , the proceedings closed. H. Tipper was assisted in the musical arrangements b Bro. Lord Halsbury—was one whom they had the honour to regard as Bro. y Miss Phyllis a Hope Miss Gertie Tipper, Messrs. Sidney Anning, and G. W. Turner. member. On the last meeting Lord Halsbury told him most distinctl y that he , attended at some sacrifice to show how full y he supported them and wished to support them. It was obvious that, recognising no supreme authority over them- selves, they could not possibl y sit u ider the slight which they had received and AN ORATION. which was calculated to do harm to the Order, and therefore they endeavoured to get Lord Lathom to arbitrate. Lord Euston , with whom he (the G.S.R.) had The following oration was delivered by Bro. the Rev. C. C. B LUETT at the always been on terms of friendshi p, offered to meet him , but, having referred the consecration of the Stanley of Preston Lodge, No. 2600, on the 7th ult. : matier to aibitration , he thoug ht it would not be right to enter into discussion . That was how the matter stood as they had been out of town, but he hoped it We are all familiar with the test question leading to the Second Degree, " What would be settled in the course of the next few day.-.- , and as soon as is Masonry ? " and with the suggestive answer which the candidate to be passed a ctcision was arrived at he would take care that the- Grand Recorder is instructed to give—" That it is a peculiar system of morality, veiled in allegory —an answer which sent notice of the fact to them. It was needless for him to say and illustrated by symbols " , if dul y expanded , will lead a luty consult red themselves as great in importance as the Allied Degrees. Mason desiring light and knowledge into a train of thought at once both pleasurable The Order ot the Secr.-t Monitor was a powerful body in this country and also in and profitable. But to the question so frequentl y asked—" When had Masonry the Colonies, where the brethren had taken a great interest in it, and he thought it its Origin ? "—We are not in a position to return an answer altogether satisfactory. was a pioud position for him to fill , to act as their G.S.K. lt was important that There is little doubt that for years, if not for centuries, it existed as an organisa- there should be nothing done by himself or the Grand Ofiicers which would be tion confined to workers in stone and other materials used in the erection of and antagonistic to those trut-st princi ples of Freemasonry which, all their lives, they stately edifices , particularly those to be dedicated to the honour, glory, and wor- had to the utmost of their ability, tried to support. He would ask, therefore , for shipof the Most High. But when and under what circumstances a religious element was first introduced into its teaching, it seems almost impossible to determine. thiir patience until a decision was pronounced , and was sure it could onl y be a reiinon taiitfacttry to themselves , and bring them in accord with those brethren The knowled ge we possess as to the building of the first Temple at Jerusalem , fri m vtlii in , ui foiiunUel y, i>t the present time, they were temporaril y severed. and as to the workmen who were permitted and privileged to take part in that hol y He hoped they would all ti.ink that he and the Grand Officers had been in no work; how they were chosen from a people under Divine government, trained way negltcllul of their interests. and disci plined , through years of trial and tribulation , in which they were taught h Bro. W. G. L EMON said that having heard the manner in which the G.S.R. ever to venerate the Most Hig , strictly to observe and obediently to keep the had acted for them , they would not be doing justice to their own feelings if they Holy laws He laid down for their constant rule and guidance, all point to a com- bined mental and moral qualification a standard of excellence far beyond that of did not acknowled ge his kindness by a ccrdial vote of thanks. The G.S.R. had , done everything that a firm ruler and a wise councillor should do, and the best mere craft ability. Coming down to the historical , rather than the traditional , lhat any brother could possibly have done under the circumstances. period of Masonry, we find a religious element of a certain character, and , althoug h , Bro. BARON DE FERRIERES seconded the motion , which was carried nem con. there is no direct acknowledgment of our Christian faith , yet in the Middle Ages and the G.S.R., who was heartil y received , briefly acknowledged the vote. probably when those grand and noble cathedrals were erected on the Continent, The following Grand Officers were appointed and invested : France and Germany adopted a patron saint of their respective Orders, and the monks made use of this organisation amongst the skilled artizans, as they also Bro. Issachar Zacharie, M.D...... I.P.G.S.R. used mere Pagan rites and ceremonies, to facilitate the propagation of their own „ His Honour Jud ge F. A. Philbrick , Q.C. ... D.R.O. reli gious views. It was not, however, till a later date that Masonry shook off the „ The Right Hon . Baron Halsbury (Lord High Chan- trammels of mere craft and operative teaching and membershi p, and offered to cellor of Great Britain) ... • ...... G. Chancellor. the whole world a noble science for human development , which, if carried out to „ Richard Eve, P.G.G...... G. Treasurer. its fullest extent, would indeed bring about a mighty moral revolution among all „ C. E. Keyser, J.P., 5, P.G.V...... G. Chamberlain. nations, and secure for us, in deed and in truth, a perfect paradise here below with „ Sir T. Wrig ht , K.B., P.S.R. 9 ...... G. Guide. the blessings of peace and goodwill amongst men. Now our association , formed „ T. Cook , P.S.R. 15, P.G.C , District G.S.R. for South and perfected with so much unanimity and concord, has long been aiming at Africa ...... P.G. Guide. seeking to accomplish this happy result. The very order of our established „ VV. J. Spratling, B.Sc , P.S.R. 2 , P. P.G. Treasurer Degrees, with the distinrtive teaching of each, indicate the progressive Middlesex ...... , ... .. G. Recorder. character of the instruction given , so that the path of the truly „ A. T. Norton , P.S.R. 2, P.G.C ...... ) n ... .t taught Mason , which is surely the " path of the just shall be " as U Vlsltors - ," „ John Marshall , Treas. 25 and 26, P.G.C. ... ) the shining li ght which shineth more and more unto the perf ect day." „ Major Penrose Dunbar , P.S.R. 5, P.G.C , P.G. Std. P.G. Visitor. In the First Degree we seek to impress the newly-initiated with the wonder occa - „ J. Stephens, S.R. 5, P.G. Md...... G. Std. Bearer. sined by lhe mere beholding of the glorious works above and around us ; specially „ J. E. Green , P.S.R. 22, P.G.C...... P.G. Std. Bearer. the sun that rules the day, the moon and stars that govern the night, yea, all the „ H. Lewis, S.R. 9, P.G. Std...... G. Bow Bearer. Heavenl y Host which the Glorious Architect of the Universe " hath divided into „ J. T. Greatorex , P.S.R. 14, P.G. Std...... P.G. Bow Bearer all nations under Heaven ," " For there is neither speech nor language where „ Buckley Carr, S.R. 26 ...... G. Gdr. their voices are not heard , and as the Heavens declare the Glory of God, and trie „ R. Doug las Clark , P.S.R. 15. P.G. Std., Dep. Ruler of firmament that sheweth His handy work." Wonder cannot be suppressed, and the District of South Africa ...... P.G. Gdr. cannot fail to deepen into veneration and awe. Passing to the Second Degree , „ Daniel Hargreaves, S.R. 25, P.G. Std...... ") we are yet more startled and deeply impressed, as in usiner the intellectual facul- „ W. Henry Harris , P.S.R. 15 ...... f ,, „ .,, which u Councillors. ties with which we are endowed , we learn something of the perfect laws by „ Edward Mitchell , S.R. 10, P.G. Std...... f the Grand Geometrician of the Universe directs, controls, and preserves in perfect „ A, Parker McMillan , 27 ...... ) order and harmony all that He has created and made. And as the rays of heaven „ H. Bannister , S.R. 27 ...... ¦„ so are we --}nrl U Councillors.n shed their influence to enli ghten us in the paths of virtue and science, „ His Honour judge Macleod , M.A., LL.D., S.R. 28 ... j constrained to glorif y the Supreme Governor of the Universe in regard to all His „ T. C. Edmonds ...... G. Sentinel. works, saying— •' In wisdom hast Thou made them all." On being raised to the '1 h loiiowing Grand Stewards were appointed : Bros. F. S. Guy (President) Sublime Degree of a Master Mason , we think of man as the crowning act 01 ' Major Htnry Wri g ht , Rev. A. W. Gross, Geo. Wm. Capel , Otto Heinemann , J. creative power, and we are taught therein his relationshi p to the Divine Being H. Gadd, VV. Campbell Tay lor, John Wood , G. F. Travers-Drapes ,John Wallace and his consequent responsibilities, so tbat he may seek to learn not only how Biadley, E. Goidon Sinclair, Arthur Chapman , Patrick Hehir, M.D., Joseph best to live, but also how best to die, and thus lay up for himself a crown of joy WaldieJPeirson , D. R. Chich gur, David Bradley, W. Alderley Boyer, Fras. W. and rejoicing which wilf continue when time with him shall be no more. We yet Maxwell , and W. Shackleton. have to notice the crowning teaching of Masonry, viz., true Charity, which Grand Conclave was closed , and a banquet was afterwards held , which was aims at the dethroning and destrovinrr of mere selfishness , and the the attended by about 50 brethren , and was presided over by Bro. the Earl of development of the true fraternal sp irit, even up to the standard of Warwick, G.S.R. golden rule—" doing to others as we would they should do to us. The preliminary toasts having been disposed of , Throug h this beautiful ceremony it is that we enjoy blessings which seem to make in- Bro. I. Z ACHARIE proposed " The Health of thc G.S.R.," and said that life pleas u rable and profitable , as the Almighty and the All Merciful Creator du. ng the past year they had had reason to be proud of their Ruler. tended it should be. As students of nature and men of scientific knowledge arc ever revealing to us the blessings we derive through the natural atmosp here— 14 years). Stranger (St. Olave's School), 1 ; Vanderbrook (Tottenham Grammar such blessings as modulated light, nurturing heat, and varying seasons, yea, the School), 2. very existence of life itself—so as we continue to live in the Masonic atmosphere 220 Y ARDS ( OPEN ) H ANDICAP .—First prize, Gladstone bag, presente l by the Derby entries.—Owen yards), 1 ; Marston of true Charity are we realising in ourselves and proving to the worl d the happy Allcroft Ledge. Second prize, cricket bat ; 23 (24 beneficial effects of our ancient Institution , convey ing to us the heavenly rays (scratch), 2. and T HE O LD MASONIANS ' R ACE (220 yards).—Prize , presented by Bro. James Willing, of li ght and understanding and preparing us for a happy existence in the Grand jun. No race unless six starters—won by Churchill. Lodge above, in the dazzling li ght of our Divine Creator and Architect and in OBSTACLE RACE .—First prize, handbag ; second prize, handbag, presented by the full enjoyment of li ght, bliss , and glory evermore. Just permit me a word or Bro. Jas. Stephens; third prize, tennis racquet ; 47 entries.—Spain , 1; Bedford , 2; two in reference to the title so happ ily chosen for this new lodge. It is my Dodds, 3. privilege to offer to the brethre n of Preston the hearty congratulations of the TUG OF W AR .—Prizes, 12 silver oencil cases, presented by Bro. W. Manfield— brethren throughout the province on the consecration of the Stanley Lodge of Whitehall, Metcalf , Barker, Binks, Marston , Chines, Kent , Bedford , Longbottom , Preston. Prestonians are naturally proud of being associated with the name of Hayward , E. J. Brown , and Davey (Capt.), 1; Leeming, Rangeley, Clarke, Foote, Stanley for so many generations, and as they call to remembrance the deeds that Martin , Midgley, Dickenson , Robinson, Brewis, Cooper, Troop, and Groombrid ge made the famil y so illustrious , they feel so insp (Capt.), o. have ired with enthusiasm that C"NSOLA TION SACK R ACE . First prize, tennis racquet; second prize, handbag, finds fitting and delightful expression in the words of the song dear to all presented by the Hampden Ledge. Austin , 1; Garraway, 2. Prestonians—" Stanley for ever." The lodge starts to-day under the happiest VICTOR LUDORUM . Over 13 -. silver watch and chain , presented by Brn . George auspices, having the Earl of Derby as its first Worshi p ful Master and the most Everett—Marston -, under 13 -. tankard, presented liy the Assistant Masters—Chadwick. experienced and enthusiastic Masons appointed and invested as his officers , each Winners of cpen events only were eligible : a fi rst place counting 3 ; a second , 2 ; and a animated by a fixed resolve to co-operate with their W.M. to make the lodge a third, 1. great success, realising to the full the high honour he has done them and all the brethren by his acceptance of such an important trust. May our genuine princi ples be transmitted pure and unpolluted through this lodge fro m generation to generation !
BOARD OF BENEVOLENCE.
The monthly meeting of the Board of Benevolence was held on Wednes- day evening at Freemasons' Hall. Bro. Robert Grey, P.G.D., President of the Board, presided. Bro. D. D. Mercer, P.G.P., Senior Vice-Presi- dent, and Bro. C. A. Cottebrune, P.G.P., Junior Vice-President, occupied their usual places. Bros. E. Letchworth , G. Sec ; W. Lake, A.G. Sec. ; VV. Dodd, G. S. Recknell , and Henry Sadler, Grand Tyler, represented the Grand Secretary s department. The other brethren present were Bros. J. H. Matthews, Major-General F. Gadsden , George R. Langley, Charles J. R. Tijou, Henry Garrod, T. W. Whitmarsh, S. F. Abraham, VV. Fisher, S. H. Goldschmidt, James Boulton, George Graveley, Henry Landon Diprose, J. A. Duff , Capt. F. Mills, J. V. Vesey Fitzgerald , H. Massey, Alfred Charles Dowding, S. R. Baskttt, W. J. Coplestone, William Dar- lington, J. W. Burgess, Charles Woods, and William Robert Barr. The brethren first confirmed recommendations to the Grand Master made at the May assembly to the amount of ^270. There were 30 cases on the new list, only four of which were qualified through London lodges. The remainder were qualified through lodges at Reigate, Aston , Durham , New York, Southend, Maryport, Stockton-on-Tees, Bangor, Thame, Hanley, Liverpool (four), Taunton, Norwich, 1st Battalion East Surrey Regiment, Guildford , I pswich , Aldershot, Margate, Ilminster, Devonport, Torpoint, Radcliffe, and Hull. The Board sat for three hours, and in ithe course of that period dismissed five of these petitions, and deferred two. The total of " io75 was granted to the remainder. Three grams of £50 each were recom- VICTOR LUDORUM —MASTER MARSTON . mended for the approval of Grand Lodge in September ; the Grand There was also a gymnastic display on the parallel bars, pyramid , high Master was recommended to approve of two grants of £40 each, six of ^30 vaulting horse, under the direction of Instructor Sergeant Willmott (Rifle each and one of ; and immediate grants were , £25 in made of £20 each in Brigade), in which the following boys took part, viz. : Groombridge, Leeming, four instances, ^10 each five, and £z in two. Whitehall , Binks , Robinson , Coates, Fitzwater, Foster, Spain , Truine, L. O. During the latter half of the sitting, as Bro. Robert Grey had to leave Roberts, and Bedford. to fulfil another engagement, the chairs were filled by Bros. Mercer, Cotte- After tea had been served to the boys in the tent, the prizes were distributed brune, and C. J. R. Tijou. by Miss Delia Everett, to whom a cordial vote of thanks was passed by acclam- ation for so kindly undertaking that agreeable duty. Ample provision in the shape of luncheons, dinners, and li ght refreshment had been prepared by the caterers, Messrs. Bertram , and at 6.30 p.m. there was THE ANNUAL ATHLETIC SPORTS OF THE ROYAL dancing in the Pavilion to the strains of the band of the T Division of the Metro- politan Police, whose performance of a choice selection of music at intervals MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR BOYS. during the day greatly enhanced the pleasures of the meeting. The Sports Committee, to the excellence of whose arran gements we have By the kind invitation of Bro. George Everett , P.G. Treasurer and Vice- already borne testimony, consisted of Bros. George Everett (Treasurer) , R. D. Cummings Richard Eve, G. E. Fairchild, P. Fitzgerald Glass, Patron of the Institution , the annual athletic meeting of the Royal Masonic , J. , John Rev. H. Hebb , C. W. Hudson , J. M. McLeod , H. Manfield , H. Pritchard , James Stephens, Institution for Boys was held at Kempton Park on Saturday last. There was a very J. J. Thomas, and James Willing jun. large attendance of friends and visitors and thanks to the sp lendid weather, and The School Committee were A. E. Davey, N. C. D. Foote , W. Binks, J. C. the general excellence of the arrangements made by the Sports' Committee, Longbottom , B. Moore, and G. Marston. another and not the least successful of red-letter days has to be recorded in the The starters were Mr. G. A. Roberts and Sergeant Willmott , and the judges P. Fitzgerald Rev. H. Hebb annals of the Institution. The programme was a large one, containing as many Bros. W. I. Jones, J. , , R. Topp ing, and H. Pritchard , and Mr. H. V. Crane. as 21 events , and the performances did credit not only to the boys themselves, but also to those who had coached them. The following are the results of the several competitions : H IGH J UMP (OPEN ).—First prize, tankard ; second prize, fives gloves, presented IRo ^al Bvcb, by Mrs. F. S. Guy. Five entered and Marston clearing four feet four inches was placed 1; Truine, 2. Lewis Chapter, No. 1185. H UNDRED YARDS (under 13). First prize, photographic album , presented by Bro. H. Pritchard ; second prize, cricket pads. 23 entries. Chadwick , 1; Tanner, 2. A convocation of emergency of the above chapter was held at the King's Arms 440 YARCS (i.PEN) H ANDICAP . First prize , handbag ; second prize, cricket Hotel, Wood Green, on Saturday, the 13th inst., for the purpose of exalting Bros. Frank ball, presented by the Logic Club. 22 entries. Marston (scratch), 1; L. Greenwood W. Rose, P.M. 1G07 ; Edmund J. Morgan, P.M. and Sec. 1571 ; and Arthur Watts, (36 yards), 2. P.M. 1571. The visitors included Comps. Henry Garrod, P.A.G.D.C. ; J. T. Davies 300 YARDS ( OPEN ). First prize, cricket bat ; second prize, batting gloves M.E.Z. 134S ; J. Halle, S20; and James R. Large, 174. presented by Bro. F. S. Guy. 24 entered. ManUn, 1; Bedford , 2. The ceremony was very ably performed by Comps. W. F. Darnell , Z.; Hewett, H.; H IGH UMP (P REPARATORV ). Prize, Military hair brushes Hildreth. P.Z. (acting J.); R. S. Gushing, P.Z. (actin? N.) j G. Cunnington , S.N. T J , presented by Bro. Wood andC. H. Halford ' nos. Morris. Seven entered ; the contest resulting in a tie between Frost and Malby. (acting P.S.) ; W. , Assistants. The chapter was also attended 200 Y ARDS ( UNDER 13) H ANDICAP — First prize, cricket bat ; second prize, pair of by Past Principals Osterstock, Powell, G. J. Row, and H. T. Thompson, with Comps. "rushes , presented by Bro. F. Orchard. 23 entries. Chadwick (3 yards), 1; Curtis Stiffe n and Webb. US yards), 2. ,T HROWING THE CRICKET BALL— First prize, Gladstone bag, presented b Wubc\ y Gavel ; second prize, the ball. Truine threw 75 yards, 1; Kent, 2. 100 YARDS (OPEN )— First prize, presented by Bro. Eve; second prize, racquet 1Ro\>al Huh Manner s, bat.—20 entered—Marston , 1; Bedford , 2. 4 0, YARUS ( UNDER 13) H ANDICAP — Pn'zs, 200 foreign stamps (value d), pre- o Led? Matier Lodge, No. 400. *,j by Bro- Gi E - Fairchild. 14 entered. Chadwick (6 yards), 1 ; Owen (22 yards),. 2. A meeting was held at Mark Masons' Hall, on April 24th. Present : Bros, Raymond 1 HREE-LEGGED R ACE.— First prizes, cricket bats, oresented by Committee Dinner Tucker, W.C.N.; George E. Lake, Japhet; Charles li. Keyser, Shem ; Belgrave S C d prlzes cricKet halls; 15 entries.—Kennedy and Lowenthall , 1 ; Spain and Ninnis , P.M., Treasurer ; Charles Mcore Jessop, P.M., Scribe ; Henry Wright, Han rf °" ' J.D. ; Wm. Westcott, Guardian ; IT. W. Kiallrnark , P.N.; G. Danford Thomas, RDS (PREPARATORY G. P. Parker , and Wm. Vincent , A.G.D.C, Hon. Member. -em fi ** ) ITANDICAP. -First prize, silver watch and chain , pre- y ro ToPPine ; second prize, ciicket bat, presented by Bro. R. Clowes ; iC The lodge having been opened, the minutes ofthe meeting in October were read and I nlll A S " ' confirmed. The Treasurer, whose accounts had been duly audited, ' (sCratch)' ' Tajl,r {l6 >ards) and A> W> Swan (s"atch) tieing for announced that he second he ' had a good balance in hand. Bro. Belgrave Ninnis presented Bro. G. E. Lake, P.M. S Y , to the Installing Officer , Bro. Raymond Tucker, who assisted b sent P|k £ msJ9,PK y H ANDICAP .—First prize , 300 forei gn slamps (value £5), pre- 24 1 , y Bro. Vincent, ;. Fairchild ' second prize , cricket bit ; A.G.D.C, impressively enthroned Bro. Lake as W.C.N. The following officers were yatds^ iw-ii OT . 29 entries. Campbell (SS 1, 1; mills (GS yards), 2. appointed and invested : Bros. Charles E. Keyser, Japhet; James H. Bradshaw, ' 'S° YAKUS (P HHPA RATOUV).— First prize , writing case, presented by Mrs. Shem ; Belgrave Ninnis , Treasurer ; Charles Moore jessop, Scribe ; H. Wright, Iohn J sccond S.D. : Wm. Westcott, J.D. ; G. P. Parker , Guardian; and E. Hir'!er? Priz e, fives skives ; 19 entered —Frost, 1 ; A. VV. Evans. 2. j. Mills, Warden. J U P ( UNU EK 13)- —Prize, silver watch and chain , presented by Bro . R. Bro. Phineas Abrahams, 469, was proposed by Bro. Raymond Tucker, and seconded by Tooni™' - J1. Bro. Kiallrnark , as a member. 20 V V S lntr,es; Brock > ' : Campbell and Seabrook (;eg), 2. THE NINETY-EIGHTH The whole of the Royal Pavilion and its lawns have been engaged for the day. Dinner will be served in ANNIVERSARY FESTIVAL AFTERNOON TEA, the Dome at 5.30 p.m., while, as regards the Musical Will be held Arrangements, the London Military Band will play Cut Bread and Butter, Jam , on the Eastern Lawn from AT THE ROYAL PAVILION, BRIGHTON , Consisting of Tea or Coffee, 3 to 5.15 p.m., and an Cake, Pastry, ad lib., at Is. per head, orchestral band will p lay in the Dome from 5 p.m. On VVEDNESDAY, JUNE, 6. 24th 1S9 and during dinner, and on the Eastern Lawn from 7 to served from 4 till 6 in R ESTAURANT (First Floor). UNDER THE DISTINGUISHED PRESIDENCY OF 8.30 p.m. Stewards will have the further satisfaction of being able to enjoy the performances on the Lawns HIS GRACE THE DUKE OF DEVONSHIRE , K.G., in privacy, as the Corporation have agreed to close (The Lord President of the Council), them to the public from 2 to 8 p.m. For any fu rther R.W. Provincial Grand Master of Derbyshire, DINNERS IN RESTAURANT, information we must refer our readers to the Hon. Secretary, Bro. McLeod , who will advise them on all Vice-Patron of the Institution. at fixed prices (3s. 6d. and Ss.) and From 5.30 till 9, points which we have omitted to refer to. Full particulars of the arrangements as to special trains, a la Carte. &c, may be obtained at the office. * * * AND till 8. Visitors' Dinner Tickets (inclusive of First Class Return In this Room the VIENNESE B performs from 6 Speech Day and the Distribution of Prizes, which Fare from London), for Ladies, 21s., Brethren, 25s. Smoking after 7.45. form a part of the annual proceedings in connection Steward's Fee (Brethren £2 2s., Ladies, £1 is.) in- with the Festival , will take place in the Great Hall of cludes Dinner and Railway Tickets, Badge, &c. the Institution , Wood Green, on the day previous— This Festival takes the form of a Garden Party, the AMERICAN BAR. whole of the Pavilion Grounds being exclusively reserved, Tuesday, the 23rd instant , at 3 p.m. The prizes will be and the London Military Band will play selections of music distributed by her Grace the Duchess of Devonshire, throughout the day. who will no doubt be accompanied by the Duke. Trains M. McLEOD, IP.G.S.B., J. run at frequent intervals from King's Cross to Wood Hon. Secretary to the Board of Stewards. THE GRILL ROOM Green so that there will be no difficulty on the part of G, Freemasons' Hall, the Stewards and their friends in attending this London , W.C, is open till 12.30. 12th June, iSytj . function. However, those who may be doubtful as to The services of Ladies and Brethren as Stewards on this any points should consult Bro. McLeod. important occasion are earnestly solicited, and will be gratefully acknowledged . * * * The Annual Sports of the Institution which were DINING ROOMS for large and PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF PRIVATE held on Saturday last at Kempton Park passed off MIDDLESEX. small Parties. admirably. There was a good programme of sport, in which the boys showed themselves to have been RT. H ON . LORD GEORGE FRANCIS HAMILTON , SPIERS & POND, Ltd., PROPRIETORS . well-trained, and in the intervals there was plenty ot M.P. (Past Grand Warden of England), Her Majesty's Secretary of State for India, good music discoursed by the band of the T. Division Right Worshipful Provincial Grand Master. NORTHERN ASSURANCE of the Metropolitan Police. Morever, there was danc- COMPANY. ing in the Pavilion from 6.30 p.m. till the time drew Established 1836. The attendance of the Provincial Grand Ofiicers, and near for the return journey. of the Worshipful Masters . Past Masters, and Wardens of the Lodges in the Province, is required at the ANNUAL LONDON : 1, MOORGAT E STREET, E.C. .MEETING OF THE PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE, ABERDEEN : 1, U NION TERRACE . A meeting of the Provincial Grand Lodge for to be held at the P UBLIC HALL, HARROW -ON -THE-HILL, London and.the Metropolitan Counties ol the Royal on SATURDAY , the 27th day of June next, under the P resi- Order of Scotland will be held at Golden-square , dency of the Right Worshipful Provincial Grand Master. INCOME AND FUNDS (1894). 33, Other members of the Lodges in the Province (being Fire Premiums £701,000 on Friday, the 3rd July, at 5 p.m. precisely, under Master Masons) may attend the Meeting, but they cannot Life Premiums 232,000 Bro. the Earl of Euston , Prov. G.M. The business ,000 vote nor take part in any business, unless they are Past Interest 171 will include the advancemsnt and promotion of Masters of Lodges under the English Constitution , and Accumulated Funds - - - £4.444.000 n ave retained their position as members of Grand Lodge. approved candidates and the appointment and inves- Visitors, being Master Masons, can also attend the Meeting, titure of Prov. Grand Officers for the ensuing year, 11 properly introduced. The banquet will take place at the Grafton Rooms, 7, The Provincial Grand Lodge will be opened punctually Beek-street, at 7,30 p.m. ; tickets, 21s. each. a 3-45 o'clock p.m. ^^^^ W^^^^^ ^ ^ ^ ^M ' # # By command. .T* „ ,„ T^nmi * } ralfejeiaasoraMt?%rV Jilt 11 1 1 _idffivPgl HOWARD H. ROOM , r*nir?r**^ 111L U^^JETSC^rii^yS^ir^w3iP^UP3PffiffS^i^! The next regular meeting of Lodge Quatuor Coro - Prov. Grand Secretary. nati , No. 2076, will be held at Freemasons' Hall, on ID, John-st., Adelphi, London, W.C. SATURDAY , J UNE 20, 1896. Wednesday, the 24th instant. The business will include MORNING DRESS AND M ASONIC CLOTHING . w~ election of members of the Correspondence Circle and the ballot for Bros. G. Greiner, P.M. No. the Rev. FISH, POULTRY, GAME, OYSTERS. flDasonic Botes. 92; 1. William Horsley, M.A. Oxon , Lodge No. 197-1 ; and the Rev. C. H. Maiden M .A. Cambrid JOHN GOW , LIMITED At length we are in what it is the fashion to call , ge, Lodge No. " measurable distance " of the last great anniversary 2579. Bro. S. T. Klein will subsequently read a paper, 17, NEW BROAD STREET, E.C , Festival of the year, which will take place at the entitled "The Law of Dakhiel and other Curious u, HONEY LANE MARKET, CHEAPSIDE, E.G., Pavilion , Brighton , on Wednesday next, the 24th inst., Customs of the Bedowin. " The annual excursion— 23, LONDON STREET, MARK LANE, E.C, under the presidency of Bro. His Grace the Duke of which will this year be into Shakespeare's country—- 93, THEOBALD'S RD., HOLBORN, W.C, AND Devonshire, Lord President of the Council , Prov. G. will commence to-day (Friday) and last till Sunday, 86, HIGH STREET, PECKHAM, S.Ei Master for Derbyshire. The Board of Stewards is the 2ist instant. ¦* probably not as strong as the majority of those that » # Bro. Secretary McLeod We understand that at the request of many Masonic JOHN GOW, Limited, always have on sale the Largest have been organised by , a friends Bro. William Pile *o:lc m London of the Very Best Quality at Lowest Pric v . but it comprises already about 480 ladies and brethren , Past Master of severa l and doubtless before the actual day arrives will have local lodges and M.E.Z. of the Lome Chapter, has A/TAYO'S reached 500. The outlook is also promising, and we consented to his name being put forward as a candi- AT CASTLE HOTEL, -». EAST MOLESEY, HAMPTON COURT STATION . have all reasonable confidence that next week it will date for the office of Provincial Grand Treasurer at be our privilege to record that the third great Festival the annual meeting of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Surrey, which will be held at Kingston on BRO. JOHN MAYO, MASONIC TEMPLE . of the year, like its predecessors, has been a great Jul y 22nd. ™?omm°dation in the new wing for Banquets for any success, resulting in a total of donations and subscri p- Bro. Pile will be supported by the outgoing Treasurer, nu D UD to ines " 120. Every convenience for Ladies' Gather- tions sufficient to make good the year's deficiency of and by the representatives of all the local lodges and can ?aci0"s. landing to river, whence Steam Launches chapters, a strong Committee having been formed to st ve Lod income and allow of a further increase of the invested be m!wf¦naae . L ' ges meet here, and reference may to the respective Masters as to the catering, &c. capital. promote his election. to various Chanties. We congratulate the new W.M. upon ruling such a successful lod ge , and trust he may have a very prosperous and happy year. Gorresponbence. When all lod ge business had been attended to, and " Hearty good wishes " had been expressed by the visiting brethren , the lod ge was closed , and the brethren subse- We do not hold ourselves responsible f or thc opinions expressed by onr correspondents , I-* 1 it we quentl y dined together, when the usual toasts were given and duly honoured. wish , in a spirit of fair play to all , to permit—within certain necessary limits—free discussion . During the evening a magnificent Past Master 's jewel was presented to Bro. J. M. Veal , the I.P.M., for the affection which the brethren have for him, and for his valu- able services as ruler of the lodge for the past year. GENERAL BOARDS. bro. Veal suitably acknowledged the handsome gilt. To the Editor of f he " Freemason." The following brethren were present : Bros. J. M. Veal, W.M. ; A. IC. Booth royd, I.P.M.; ' Dear Sir and Brother, John Walker, S.W. ; F. Thomas, j.W.; Joseph Ward, Sec ; Fred. Morgan , S.D. ; G. S. Smith , P.M., P.P.G.O., D. of C.; J. Laurisch, J.D.; Fred. " Observer " is perfectly correct when he refers to the Genera l J. Brundrett, Org. ; J. Lawrenson , Stwd.; R. J. IT. Sayers, G. A. Myers, P.P.G. Boards of the Templar and Mark Orders being composed , year after year, of Past D. cf C ; James Sharpies, F. B. Ratcliford , J. Morris, John H. Morris, J. H. Wardle, li. H. Jackson , A. W. Moore, J. Dearnesley, H. A. Kay, VV. P. Jepson, F. J. Passmore, Grand Officers . I would add that the same undesirable state of things prevails in ' the Red Cross Order. In other words , it is considered the hei ght of presumption W. Ruwsell , and A. L. Booth royd. Visitors : Bros. James Walker, P.P.G W.; H. S. Miles, W. II. Anderson h P.M. ; A. H. Duffin, P.M., for anyone not belonging to the " U pper Ten " to put himself forward as a can- , P.M. ; Thos. Cavanag , P.P. G.D. of C; W. Campbell , P.M., P.P.A.G. D. of C.j VV. R. Box C. H. Clubb didate for election on a General Board. But lhe '• cutting and dry ing " process , , H. B. Dresser, R. Wotham, andR. Dothe, P.M. will always prevail until the rank and file rouse themselves, and evince more interest in their voting rights and privileges than they have hitherto done.—Yours fraternally, Kingswood Lodge, No. 2278. ANOTHER OBSERVER. On Saturday, the 13th inst., at that charming quaint hotel, the Crown, at Brox- houmc, the members of the above lodge assembled to instal for the current 12 months a new W.M. The distinguished position has been held hitherto by Bros. Kelly, P.P. CRAFT JEWELS IN A ROYAL ARCH CHAPTER. G.W. ; J. Fetch, P.P.G. Std. Br. j J. G. Cobb , P.P.G. Std . Br. ; C. M. Coxon , To the Editor of the " Freemason." P.P.G.D. ; the late lamented Bro. H. J. Nell , Prov. G.D. ; C. H. Moore, and R. W. Dea r Sir and Brother, Nicole, who occupied the chair for the year 1S95-9G, and who presided last Saturday at the opening of the lodge, and until his successor, Bro. E. Blinkhorn , was installed. Your recent correspondents on the subject of prohibited jewels will There were present at the meeting the following : Bros. R. W. Nicole, I.P.M. ; Edwin find a list of the jewels which may be worn in Craft lodges and Royal Arch Blinkhorn , S.W. ; John Petch , P.P.G.S.B., freas. ; John F. Bell , P.M., P.P.G. chapters in my " Master Masons' Handbook ; and , as the proof sheets were Stwd., Sec. ; J. Gravatt, S.D. ; A. Ingram , J.D. ; J. G. Cobb, P.M., D.C ; Arthur examined by the V.W. Grand Registrar before he kindly accepted the dedication , A. Kell y. Org. ; Charles E. Renaud , Stwd.; C. M. Coxon, P.M., P.P.G.D.; A. Donald King, A. T. I). R. Palmer-Palmer, H. R. Bower, A. Franklin . D. Taylor, C I think the list may be accepted as accurate and authoritative.—I am , very fra- Nicole, E. N. Beningfield, IT. F. Packs, F. Page, J. Stephens, and F. H. Johnson. ternally yours , Visitors : Bros. F. Hallows, P.M., W.M. 1082; James Palmer, J.W. 1472; J. FRED. J. VV. CROWE, P.P.G.O., &c. lienidge, 11)62 ; H. VV. Lee, P.M. 1056 ; G. Redding, P.M. 917; Tom Taylor, Marsden , Torquay, June 17th. l.W. 45 ; H. Massey, P.M. Gin and 10S2; and T. W. Williams, Tyler. After the preliminary business had been performed , Mr. Francis Henry Johnson was initiated , and then Bro. C M. Coxon , P.M., was requested by the W.M. to take the chair for the installation ceremony. This he did, and on presentation duly made to him by Bro. Cobb, P.M., D.C, he installed Bro. E. Blinkhorn as VV.M. in a truly masterly style. The brethren invested as his officers were Bros. J. Gravatt, S.W. ; A. "Reviews. Ingram, J.W.j J. Fetch, P.M., P.P.G. Std. Br., Treas.; John F. Bell , P.M., P.P.G. Steward, Sec. ; C C Renaud , S.D. ; E. N. Bening field , J.D.; H. R. Bower, I.G.j J. G. Cobb, P.M., P.P.G. Std. Br., D.C. j F. Page and C. Nicole, Stewards j and T. "T HE I NDIAN FREEMASONS' A LMANAC AND D IARY FOR THE YEAR lSyo." — Williams, Tyler. Propositions for the next meeting were then made, and the brethren 1 his very useful and comprehensive Masonic Annual , edited by Bro. Prosonno C. Dutt after closing the lodge sit down to a delightful banquet. (Past Deputy Dist. G.M. of Be ngal , &c ), is in its 2.Sth year of publication , and uf its The subsequent proceedings consisted of honouring the customary toasts and the kind has ro superiors , and but few equals. Over 200 pages of closely-printed matter, rendering of an excellent musical performance by Bros. R. W. Nicole, Donald King, E. condensed , and excellently arranged , must have required no end of labour , patience, H. Moore, Charles Nicole, F. N. Johnson, Tom Taylor, H. J. Macfarlane, A. Kelly, H. and skill , Ihe particulars being so numerous, and many of the details lacking interest R. Bower, E. N. Bening field , anel J. Stephens. even lo the compiler , though needful in such a work. The Calendar portion supplies Bro. Blinkhorn , W.M., after proposing the toast of " The Prov. Grand Master, the dates of all the Masonic Bodies meeting in Calcutta , according to the Hindu and llro. T. F. Halsey, M.P., " whom he described as a thorough gentleman and a thorough Eng lish chronology. The whole of the District Grand Lod ges, with thtir suboidinate Mason , having the interests of Masonry at heatt in every particular, submitted to the lodges, and also lhe Grand Lodgeof Scottish Freemasonry in India are dul y represented brethren the toast of "The Deputy Prov. G.M., Bro. G. E. Lake, and the rest of the in this large Directory, so that its size and importance are equal to that of a Grand Provincial Grand Ofiicers." He said it was a very gratifying thing to know that the Lodge. Bengal has 44 lodges, the courteous Dist. G. Sec. being Bro . IT. M. interest of the brethren of the Kingswood Lodge in the province had been recognised by Rustomjee; Bombay returns 26 lodges as its quota, the respected Dist. G. Sec. being the Provincial Grand Master appointing many of its members to Provincial Grand Bro. Edward J. Smith ; Burma is credited with 11 lodges; Punjab has 23 (Bro. Oflice , and those brethren had distinguished themselves. When Bro. Halsey appointed William Bull being the effective Dist. G. Sec. ; and Madras reckons 24 lodges on its Bro. Coxon , whose name he was going to couple with that toast, he did a very wise thing, roll (Hro. J. T. . Greatore x , Past Asst. G.D. of C. of C. Eng land , Dist. G. Sec), the for he appointed a brother who was well able to perform his duties, as the brethren could grand total on the English Registerfor India being 12S lodges, without those of Scottish testif y after seeing him perform the installation that day. origin, numbering feme 45 more. All the ether Masonic Bodies are also duly attended llro. Coxon , P.M., in acknowledging the toast, said he felt it a veiy great honour to, including the Koyal Arch and the Mark especially, and the work is likewise to belong to the Prov. Grand Lodge of Herts, and particularly to.be connected with the historical, particulars of the oilicers from the earliest dates, and much else of a most in- Kingswood Ledge, which always did its best to forward the interests of Freemasonry in structive character being also given in detail , so that Bro. Dutt has most thoroughly the province. While they had such men in the province lo rule over them as they had discharged his duty as editor. now Masonry must nourish . He did not take any credit to himself for being one of the founders of the lod ge, but the Provincial Grand Lodge showed its appreciation of the efforts made in forming the Kingswood Lodge by giving Provincial Grand office to its members, and so far the lodge had been a great success. He was only too pleased to do all he could to hel p Masonry in the province. He was quite sure the lodge would be a great success in the future. Graft Masonry?. Bro. R. VV. Nicole, I.P.M., proposed " The W.M." He did it with great pleasure because Bro . Blinkhorn had the interests of the lod ge at heart. Bro. Blinkhorn , W.M., said, in the course of his reply to the toast, which was most Sackville Lodge, No. 1619. cordially drunk , that, as he had observed on former occasions, he was afraid he was going into the chair with an awful reputation. When be came up to London he was The steady and most satisfactory improvement in the working and numbers of this said to be a great sportsman , but that was the last thing he was. He went ledge since the installation of the present popular and very energetic W.M. Bro. C. to cricket, and by some chance he made one or two splendid hits, M. Wilson , is most gratif ying. There have been a larger number of initiates and joining and got lhe reputation of being a great cricketer. lhat character hung members since last September than there have been for years during the sirnc time, and on him several years, and he was much afraid that that was the position he held in the now that Bro. Wilson 's year of office is drawing to a close, it is felt by man}' of Ihe Kingswood Lodge, for he came in with the reputation of being a shining light. He had members that it would be the best thing possible for the lod ge, if he could be- induced to been 20 years in Freemasonry and he could lay some claim to ability to perform the retain his position for another year. A lodge of emergency had to be held on Tuesday, ceremonies; but that was not all that was wanted ; more was required from a VV.M., the 9th inst., in order to pet through the work that was lying over. One candidate was for instance, the capacity to preside at the table. His experience of Freemasonry had passed to the Degree of F.C , and another raised to the Decree of M.M. The revised shown him that if they wished to be thoroug hly happy and successful they must have a and amended by-laws were full y and separately discussed , and some impo riant altera- Master who could preside at the banquet. He should endeavour to peiform that duty tions made by vote of the lod ge. In the old by-laws three black balls excluded a mem- properly. The brethren had the idea he was a shining light, but he was afraid he should ber. The revising Committee recommended that two should he sufficient, but the lod ge, not be able to preside over them as they would wish. It was not in the lodge alone on the motion of Bro. P.M. Hoskins, decided that for the future one black bill should that the cementing of good fellowship was effected because inside the lodge everything exclude, Riving the W.M. power to order a second billot if at once requested to do so. was to a certain extent formal and it was difficult to fix up brethren. It was at the A simp le, but effectual rule was adopted te»rleal with members win were in arrear with banquet table they were able to form their great friendships, and the social side of their subscri ptions. A motion to raise the fees fur initiation to £S Si. wis nut adopted. Freemasonry was what he greatly appreciated, b reemasonry was like a good many Bro. Canon Ccoptr, P.M., gave notice that lie would move at the next regular meeting other things—a clubj there they became acquainted and were well known to each other. " That a Board of three or more Past Masters be appointed to examine all Wardens in That was what he was anxious should take place in the Kingswood Lodge. At these the working of the three ceremonies of initiation , pissing, and raising, before electing tables hc should be very pleased if the brethren would sit down at their social gatherings them to the Worshipful Master 's chair." The lorlge was thn closed after a good and stay in the room and enjoy each tithei 's society. He was very proud to be their evening 's wcrk. Master, and as far as he was concerned he should endeavour to keep the brethren together and make his year of oflice a pleasant one. Bro. Blinkhorn , VV.M., next gave " The Installing Master." Bro. Coxon and he Doric Lodge, No. 2259. had been associated together many years in Masonry. He initiated Bro. Coxon in The seventh installation of this very prosperous lodge was held on Saturday, the another lodge, and had watched his career. Bro. Coxon was an enthusiastic Mason , 13th instant , at the Masonic Hall, Chorltcn cum-Hr.rdy. 'I he brethren assembled at and when he took up anything he went on with it. The lod ge had very great reason lo three o'clock , and the W.M., Bro. J. M. Veal , opened the lodge punctuall y at that hour. be proud of him , for he took an active interest in its formation , and had also had a great The minutes of tie previous meeting were read and conlirmed. We were very pleased deal to do with the success of Masonry in the province. He was glad to insta l Bro. to see Bro. Veal , W.M., undertook to install his successor, which duty he accomplished Coxon in the chair of the Islington Lodge, and was sorry he could not dosa in the Kings- will) a very marked cYgiee of ability and inipiessivenoss, his rendering of the ceremony wood Lod ge. He could 1 ot, however, trench on the rights of the then outgoing VV.M- neirg quite a In at, r.nd subsequentl y he was hig hly complimented upon his success. He was delig hted that Bro. Coxon installed him that day in the lodge. He appointed as Installing Olhccis lire s. George /