GRAND FESTIVAL OF THE UNITED GRAND After the toast of " The Queen and the Craft " had been proposed and LODGE OF ENGLAND. honoured , The Earl of L\ THOM , in proposing " H.R.H. the Princeof Wales, M.W. G.M., the Princess of Wales, and the other Members of the Royal Famil " The annual Grand Festival of English Freemasons was held on Wednes- y, said it had often been his lot to get up at Masonic banquets to propose the day last at Freemasons' Tavern. United Grand Lodge met at Freemasons' health of the M.W.G.M., and he had also done so with the greatest Hall fof the annual installation of Most Worshipful Grand Master, and the pleasure, because the Prince of Wales was a thorough Mason at heart. His appointment and investiture of his Grand Officers for the year. Royal Highness would have been present that evening if he could have There were about 500 brethren present, over whom the Earl of Lathom , managed it. The announcement which he (Lord Lathom) made in Grand M.W. Pro Grand Master, presided. His lordshi p was supported by Bros. Lodge showed that the Prince of Wales, although away, had not forgotten Major S. Goldie .Taubman , Prov. G.M. of the Isle of Man , who acted as J. the Bro herhood to which he belonged. Prince Frederick Leopold of Prussia Deputy Grand Master ; Col. G. Noel Money, C.B., Prov. G.M. of Surrey , was the head of all the Berlin lodges, and he was now a Past Grand Master as Past Grand Master ; Lord George Hamilton , M.P., P.G.W., Prov. G.M. of England. More than that, he had allowed himself to be made an honorary of Middlesex , as S.G.W. ; and Sir John B. Monckton , P.G.W., as J.G.W. member of a lodge at Dover. The Prince of Wales was—he would not say Gran d Lodge having been opened in ample form , V.W. Bro. E. Letch- always—but he was very often thinking about Masonry. This he worth , G. Sec, read that portion of the minutes which recorded the election of would say—he always took the deepest interest in all that went on Grand Master and Grand Treasurer. in the Craft and in all its affairs, and in respect of the different appointments The Earl of LATHOM , after H.R.H. the Prince of Wales had been pro- the brethren had reason lo be proud. The Craft could not have a better claimed by Sir Albert Woods as again duly installed M.W.G.M. for the Grand Master. With respect to the rest of the Royal Family, he was happy ensuing year, said it was his duty now and his pleasure to inform the to say there was the Duke of Connaught, who was another thorough Mason. brethren that the M.W.G.M. had been pleased to confer on Prince Frederick He wished he could add another member of the Royal Family to the roll Leopold of Prussia the rank and dignity of Past Grand Master. , but that he hoped would soon come. He had very good The announcement was received with loud applause. ground for saying that event would shortly take place. Of the Princess of Wales it was not The Karl of LATHOM next announced that thc M.W.G.M. had again necessary to say much , for every one loved her. been pleased to appoint him as Pro Grand Master. The toast having been honoured , Sir ALBERT W OODS then proclaimed the Earl of Lathom M.W. Pro Bro . Col. G. N OEL M ONEY rose and said he felt it a very hi gh honour to Grand Master, and the customary salute was given. be allowed to propose the next toast— " The Health of the Chairman , thc The Earl of LATHOM next informed the brethren that the .M.W.G.M. M.W. the Pro Grand Master." (A pplause.) Lord Lathom had said that had been again pleased toappoint the Earl of Mount Edgcumbe, Dep. G.M., the M.W. Grand Master did all he could in Masonry, and that he had the and his lordship was proclaimed as such by Sir A I .BKRT W OOUS . interest of Masonry closely at heart. Those words applied equally well to The remaining Grand Officers were : the M.W. Pro Grand Master, and his Royal Highness could not have Bro . Marquess of Tweeddale ...... S.G.W. appointed to the ollice a better man. It was needless to say anything in his „ Lord Skelmersdale (West Lancash i re) ... J.G.W. . ").-. praise, for his work for Masonry w as well known to every one in the room. ,, Venerable Archdeacon Sinclair (London) ¦ . ru.lo . „ Rev. Canon Kynaston , D.D. (Durham) ¦ ¦¦) '' ' "s- He was but echoing the feeling of everyone present when he expressed the ,, Alderman and Sheriff J. C. Dimsdale 1 London) G. Treas. hope that Lord Lathom might live long to reign over the Craft as the „ F. A. Philbrick , O.C. (London) . G. Reg. representative of the M. W.G.M., and that the G.A.O.T.U. mi g ht give him „ Thos. Lean Wills in son ( London) Deputy G. Keg. health and strength to do so. ,, Ed. Letchworth ( London ) G. Sec. ¦ The Earl of L ATHOM , in re p ly, said he thanked Bro. Colonel Money „ W. B. Coltman ( London I .. . ) „ Lieut. -Gen. C. W. Randol ph (London ) . LS.G.Ds. for his kind remarks. He felt very deeply, as years rolled on and he came ,, Alfred Cooper (London) ...... J again and again before the brethren , the very cordial welcome they always ,, Col. Alfred Mordaunt Egerton (Equerry and Con- gave him. He assured the brethren of what he hoped they all knew, that troller to H.R.H. the Duke of Connaug hi I. . P.S.G.D. lie had Masonry at heart. He had it at heart because he saw how it brought n John Thornhill Morland (Berks) ...... } men of all classes in the country together—men who would not otherwise ., His Hononr Judge Masterman (Notts ') ...M.G.Ds. ,, Lieut.-Col. J. Allen Bindley (Stafford) ... _) meet—and they met in good feeling and friendshi p. He was not going to ,, Reginald St. A. Roumieu (London) ... G.S. of W. make a speech, as the brethren were all anxious to join the ladies at the „ Sir Albert W. Woods (Garter) ...... G.D.ot C. concert , but he thanked them most deeply—fro m his heart—for the kind „ Lennox Browne (L.ndon) ...... D.G.D.C. way they had always received him , and also, if they would allow him to say ... ") 11 E. Wallaston Stanton (London) ... so, for the very kind reception they had given his son when he invested him 1, James Salmon (Cheshire) ...... > A.G.D.Cs. .1 j. Flower Jackson (London) ...... J that evening as Junior Grand Warden. He was happy to think that with- ,, Maj. -Gen. F. Gadsden (London) ...... G.S.B. out any persuasion or word on hi _ part, Lord Skelmersdale had become a 11 Lieut.-Col. J. T. Ritchie , R.A. (I.onde n) Deputy G.S.B. Mason , and , from what he hid scon of him so far, he took great interest in » George Read (London) ... " > ur c. (1 M it. Lord Skelmersdale meant lo go on with the work , and to carry out what „ Capt. T. C. Walls (London) ...... \ ' ^" '" ' he (Lord Lathom) had tried to do in his time. 11 W. S. Hoyte (London) ...... G. Org. 11 A. Pendltbury (London) ... Asst. G. Sec. Bro. R. D. M. L ITTLER , P.D.G. Registrar , who proposed " lhe Sister 11 Abraham Green (Worcester) ...... G. Purst. (jrand Lodges, " said his responsibility was somewhat alarm 'n .;, and it was 11 Frederick Hilton (London) ...... Asst. G.P. the mo e so coming as his duty elid after the parent stem of Masonry had o Henry Sadler ...... G. T yler. been proposed. His toast was the root and branch of Masonry all over the Bro. Li-.Tt'i nvoRTii , afler the investiture of the new Grand Ollieers hael world. Where they would be without Grand Lodge they all knew. A good been completed , read thc following list of Grand Stewards for lhc year , which many of them appreciated where ihey would be without the Provincial and had been appointed by the; M.W.G.M : Bros. Arthur Esrolt Voung, District Grand Lodges. A consideration which was not unworthy of notice •'•"'. 14; William Henry Kempster, jun., J.W. (in ; Frederick M. with regard to that toast was that not only had they the great universality of Rrandon , 23; Richard Creed , S.D. 1; Frederic N. G. Proper!, J.W. Masonry exhibited in it , but also thc enormous reach of the British Empire. 2 ! Arthur Adams, 4; Aubrey B. Raymond-Barker, 5; Robert Alex. In connect ion with the toast he had to mention a representative from G _ 'bbons , M.D., f>; William Palmer Fuller , S; Robert Hovcnden , 'l ; India , and a representative from Scotland , Ireland , and New Zealand. They ev * - James Arthur Beaumont , 26 ; David dc Lara Cohen , S.W. 29; II. often had present representatives from Scotlan d and Ireland , but they were Mwll Cockerell, J.W. 46; Roger William Wallace, 5S; John Henry not often honoured with thc prescrt - ; of a representative of the District Grand *' "liams, 1)1 ; Edward Forbes Lankester , 99 ; Stephenson Robert Clarke, Lodge of New Zealand. Ii was alway s a pleasure to contemplate the extent • '97 ; and Oliver Thomas Hodges, 259. of the Empire , bul it was also a ple.isure to contemplate the extent of Free- Grand Lodge was then closed in ample form , nnd the brethren adjourned masonry. He coupled with the toa^t ol the Sister Grand Lodges and th e 0 banquet , the Earl of Lathom presiding. On his immediate right was District Grand Lodges, B. o. W. AlcCulloch , of New Zealand , and Bro. 0r( J. l Skelmersdale , and on his immediate left Gen. Laurie, Grand Master H. D. Sandeman , P. Dist. Grand Lodge of Bengal. of Nova Scotia . Bro . MiCti.i.ocii responded. He thought this was a great deal more Nie usual toasts followed the banquet. than a formal toast. He had been but a limited time in England and fortunately he was a visitor at Grand Lodge and met brethren from Scotland , esteemed Provincial Grand Master of Surrey ; whilst the Boys were looking Ireland, and England. He could understand the exact position which the forward, with justifiable hopefulness, to a no less successful result to their Festival which would take , under the several Grand Lodges held and how admirably they were working together , place towards the end of June distin- tinguished presidency of the popular Provincial Grand Master of West on behalf of Freemasonry. They were working in New Zealand with great Yorkshire, the Right Hon. William Lawies Jackson, and on which occasion harmony where they represented England, I reland , and Scotland. -It was he sincerely trusted Bro. McLeod would have the pleasure of making- unnecessary for him to say what seemed a little difference in New Zealand another of those grand announcements which it had been his privilege to do in the Scottish Fraternity, but that had had one effect—it had brought since he had been the Secretary of that Institution. On behalf of the Girls' the representatives and the brethren hailing under the old Constitution much School, it was giving utterance to a truism to say that its various Commit- tees, as well as all who took an interest in its welfare, were deeply grateful more closel together than ever they were before. On behalf of the older to y the Earl of Lathom for his great kindness in undertaking, for the second looked forward to not being separated from Constitutions, he could say they time, the chairmanship of the oldest of the Masonic Institutions, and he the mother lodges. In the Colony, as in other parts of the Empire, they earnestly trusted that the Craft at large would show its appreciation of his were looking forward to closer association with the old country—they were lordship's goodness by privileging him, when the Festival would take place in looking to Imperial Federation , and were not desirous, even in a Masonic that hall, that day fortnight, to announce so successful and happy a result as would enable the Institution effectivel carry on its great and sense, that there should be any severance ; if possible they wanted more y to noble work in the future. federation. The Earl of LATHOM proposed " The Grand Stewards," to whom all the Bro. H. D. SANDEM \ N also replied, The Provincial Grand Masters company owed a debt of gratitude. The office of Grand Steward was nol were different to ordinary Grand Officers; they were, so to speak , lieutenants an honorary or nominal one. The Grand Stewards were much out of pocket , of the Grand Master. They represented a large amount of work. With and the brethren had to thank them for what they had done. Bro. McCulIoch , he would say there was a strong feeling in the colonies in Bro. ERNEST ST. CI.\ IR , President of the Board of Stewards, in favour of the Mother Grand Lodge. Alasonry was infinitely stronger responding, said that that evening they had introduced one or two new and more important in the colonies under Grand Lodge of England than it features in the Grand Festival , but not for any purpose of their own but from would be under any small Grand Lodges of its own. an earnest desire to promote the welfare of all the members of Grand Lodge and more particularly the Grand Officers. It was perfectly impossible to MARTYN P.G.C Bro. the Rev. C. J. , , proposed " The Deputy Grand continue the tables as before, and the dinner had been more comfortable on Master, and the other Grand Officers , Present and Past." It was 25 years that account. The Stewards had worked most harmoniously, and he thanked ago that night that he was made a Grand Officer. With regard to the Ear] those who had helped him on the Board. The Stewards were all pleased of Mount Edgcumbe, what could he possibly say ? All the brethren who had with the result. seen him in Grand Lodge knew that he was not one of the mamby-pamby kind, Bro. F. A. PHILBRICK , Q.C, G. Reg., proposed " The Ladies," to They knew how well he presided over Masonic deliberations, and in his own which Bro. H. R. COOPER SMITH , P.G.C, responded , and the company then adjourned to the Temp where a grand concert was given , in which Province of Cornwall his name was a household word. With regard le, the following artists took part : Miss Carrington, Miss Noona to the officers present and past, there was a long row of them Macquoid , Mr. James Leyland , the Westminster Singers—Messrs. Walter right and left of Lord Lathom, who took great interest in the Craft. Coward , Harper Kearton, Charles Ackerman, and W. H. Brereton. If he was not mistaken they had a present Grand Officer before them Humorous sketches were given by Mr. Fred U pton , M. Rdne Ortman per- who was intending to make a mark in the future which should be made by formed on the violin , and Mdlles. Louise and Jeanne Douste de Fortis and others. He thought no one could stand up with greater pleasure to propose Bro. W. de Manby Sergison on the pianoforte. Bro. Morley was the Toast Master. that toast than he. It was many years he had known Lord Lathom ; they were made Masons within two or three months of each other. Little did he think, when he saw Lord Lathom initiated , that he would see him sitting as THE NEW GRAND OFFICERS Pro Grand Master with his son as S.G.W. on his right, and he (Bro. Martyn) proposing his health. All the brethren would jo in in congratulat- SENIOR GRAND WARDEN. ing the Pro G.M. on seeing his son J.G.W. of England. If he might The Most Hon. the Marquess of TWEEDDALE is a Mason of very old standing, divulge a Masonic secret, it was scarcely a month ago since Lord Skelmers- having been initiated as long since as 1853 in the Lodge Himalayan Brotherhood , dale was visiting a lodge of which he (Bro. Martyn) was Secretary ever since No. 459, India , of which lodge he served as W.M. In the year 1859 he was its foundation , and after the lodge they were talking about the picture of the exalted in the Royal Arch chapter attached to the lodge. He was also a founder Pro Grand Mastcr in Grand Lodge. He went and saw it , and he thought of the Marquis of Dalhousie Lodge, No. 1159. Only last year his lordshi p was installed first W.M. of the Telegrap h Cable Lodge, No. , and we believe he it was a pretty spectacle to see the son looking al the picture of his father. 2470 has held hi gh office in the Grand Lodge of Scotland. He thought it was enough to make a son go and do as his father had done. It was very pleasing to hear the ovation received when a worthy son JUNIOR GRAND WARDEN. was invested in Grand Lod ge by a worthy father. The Pro Grand Master's heart must have been as full as his (Bro. Martyn 's) own when he siw that Lord S KELMERSDALE , Junior Grand Warden , is the eldest son of the Earl of glorious demonstration given to the son ; it showed how he was appreciated. Lathom , Pro Grand Master. He is a captain in the Royal Horse Guards, and hter of the Earl of Radnor, Provincial Grand Master for Wilt- He could not help recalling that it was the very night the Prince of Wales married to a daug shire. His lordshi p was initiated in the Studholme Lodge, No. , and subse- set foot in Grand Lodge that he (Bro. Martyn) was made a Grand Officer. 1591 quently j iined the St. George's Lodge of Harmony, No. 32 , Liverpool , of which he Lord Zetland's Grand Oflicers were now few and far between , but there were is at present W.M. He is a member of the Jerusalem Royal Arch Chapter attached three now present , and he hoped they would be in attendance many years to to the same lodge. come. At all events, they could relkct they had done the same work ; but , with regard to the present Grand Officers , they had theirs yet to do, and to prove worthy of the partiality of the Grand Alaster. GRAND CHAPLAINS. Lord S KELMERSDALE , J.G.W., in repl ying, said the Grand Officers Bro. the Ven. W M . M ACDONALD S INCLAIR , B.D., is a Canon Residentiary of would do their duty. If he might be permitted for a moment to assert him- St. Paul's Cathedral , Archdeacon of London , and a Chaplain-in-Ordinary to the self , he would thank the brethren most heartily for the reception they had Queen. He was educated at Baliol College, Oxford , having taken high honour s given him when he had the great honour of being presented with his collar in that University, and was afterwards Examining - Chaplain to the Bishop ol by his father. It touched him most deeply, and because he felt it was not what London. He was for nine years Vicar of St. Stephen's, Westminster. He was they knew about him , but bscms: they all knew about his father. Bro. initiated into Masonry in the Jerusalem Lodge, No. 197, and afterwards joined the M.irtyn had reminded them th.it he was present when Lord Lathom was Universal Lodge, No. 181 , of which he is the present W.M. initiated. He had to thank Bro. Martyn most heartily for the kind way in The Rev. Canon KYNASTON , D.D., is a Canon Residentiary of Durham Cathe- which he had proposed that toast, and for the kind words he had used with dral and a Professor of Greek in that University. He was educated at Eton and reference lo himself. St. John 's College Cambridge, of which he was for some time a fellow, having Bro. the Rev. Canon K YNASTON , G.C, proposed " The Masonic been senior classic of his year. He afterwards became in succession an Assistant Charities." He had been tol d lhat it was right that he should propose that Master at Eton , Princi pal ,of Cheltenham College, and vicar of St. Luke's, New toast because he was a clergyman , and therefore ought to know something Kentish Town. He was initiated in 1857 in the Scientific Lod ge, Cambridge. about what Charity was. That was a proposition which mi ght be disputed. He subsequently joined the Windsor Castle Lodge, No. 771, the Foundation and He thought clergymen knew what Charity ought to be, but he did not think Lodge , No. 82, Cheltenham , and the Universities Lodge, Durham, No. 2352 , they knew what it w is. I lis brother who told him he oug is P.M. of both the 1 liter lod ges. He is a Past Senior Grand Warden of Glouces- ht lo propose that year toast probably never preached a Charity sermon , but it wjuld tershire. He was exalted in the Windsor Crstle Chapter , No. 771, in the be a different Che'* thi ig if ail the congregation consisted of Freemasons ; then there was no 1865, and was installed as First Princi pal in the Unanimity Chapter, No. 82, both Durham doubt they would know all about tenham . He is Past Grand H. in the Provincial Grand Chapter of it. If that were the case every- and is a supporter of the Masonic Charities having served where what churches and what schools they would build—how and Northumberland , , they as Steward. would sit upon the London S hool Board ! Because they al! knew as well as he what Charity was, and what the work of Charity meant to a Freemason. Fro m lhe very first night of his initiation there DEPU TY GRAND REGISTRAR. ol was an incident , whi :h they all remembered, which put at once Bro. T HOMAS L KA .V W ILKINSON , the son of Thomas Wilkinson , M. R.I.A., I efore an ini iatc what Charity was, and that he ventured to say he never EnniscorlYiy, County Wexford , was bo:n November a6ih , 1838, and, after sonM forgot during the whole of his Masonic career. He tright app ly to that years' experience in the Inland Revenue Ollice, Somerset House, forsook thi _. 0 virtue the same words which Shakespeare applied to mercy — " (he quality of CivilV.1VK ServiceLlUVIL^ forIU. the[lib Law—being,.,.,. l_.t-l.Jg calledo.u.,1 toLJ the.,,_. Bar_^. t onu>, November..,_> .(_ .<¦> u,.. 17th.,...,, 1866.-— — -" I' ', it was not strained—it many years he has enjoyed a very extensive practice in the Courts 0 droppj lh as lhe gentle dew from Heaven upon thc on place beneath . " He wjuld ive now in his own person a genial examp le of Chancery, and as a conveyancer and equity draftsman takes rank as g Leclir^ Charity —h e would not speak of the leading members of the profession. He is the author of " any more, but would simp ly propose the loast i'-' Bro. F. R. W. H K . X . KS , Secretary R.M.I, for Girls , in reply, said 92 Bro. R. [•'. Gould on A pril 25th , 18 G. He was passed and raised in '»< wh;n I12 came into the room he in no way antici pated that it woulei be his , 7 L same year , and afterwards served all the usual offices from I.G. to W.M. ' " duty and privilege to respond to that loast. Doubtless , however, it was latter olli:e he vacated December 7th , 1883, and the same evening was invested a* c quite in the fitness ol things tha '. the Secretary of that Institution , over which Treasurer , which position he still retains. Consequentl y our brother has held ol" the Chairman of thai ni g ht was so shortl y to preside , should be called upon uninterru ptedl y in the Moira Lodge from the date of his appointment as I.G., I'he " privilege to acknowledge the toasl of " Charities , and, in their name , he most November 26th , 1878, until the present time. Brethren who have been sinc;rc!y and heartily thanked them for the reception they had given to it. to attend the anniversary meetings of No. 92 will be aware that these gathering The Benevolent Inst tulijn was happy in the grateful memory of a most are held on December 7th , the birthday of Earl Moira -the first Marquess successful Festiva l , ce'ebrated so recentl as February last , under the able Hastings—whose memory is always kept green on these interesting occasions, Jj y slu presidency of their good friend and brother, Colonel G. Noel Money, the the delivery of an oration in connection with the toast of the evening. We hardly err in stating that for II or more years in succession the " Memory of Earl ground for Home and Colonial brethren , Bro. Lennox Browne was one of the Moira " has been proposed in the only Metropolitan lod ge now bearing his name, most active founders , and was the first Secretary, and has been for the last six with great power 'and eloquence by Bro. Wilkinson. Our brother was a fo under years, Treasurer. Bro. Lennox Browne was also founder and first Mister of tbe of the Chancery Bar Lodge, No. 2+56. Bro. Wilkinson was exalted in the Moira Warner Lod ge, No. 2256, founder and I.P.M. of the ."Esculap ius Lodge, and is a Chap ter, No. 92, on November 15th , 1S7S, and after filling the chairs of J. and H., member and D.C. of the Earl of Sussex Lodge. In 1S90 a new lodge was founded was installed as M.E.Z. in June, 1885. He is Treasurer of the chapter as well as at Buckhurst Hill , bearing the title of Lennox Browne, the name being offered 0[ the lodge. To the Charitable Institutions of the Craft Bro. Wilkinson has been for his acceptance by the other founders as a comp liment to the brother bearing a liberal benefactor, and he is a Life Governor of the R.M.I.G. Among the it. In 18S9 Bro. Lennox Browne was made Provincial Senior Grand Warden members of No. 92 to whom Grand Lodge honours were awarded in previous for Essex. In the Arch he was exalted in the British Chapter, No. 8, and was years, may be named Bros. G. W. K. Potter , J.G.D., 1850; Frederick Slight , First Princi pal in the present year. He was founder and first IvI.E.Z. of 1 G.D.i 1859 ; Cornelius Thorne, District G.M. North China, 1877 ; and R. F. Empire Chapter, founder and first H. of the recently consecrated /Esculapius Gould , S.G.D., 1880. Chapter, and is a member of the Patriotic Chapter , No. 51. In the Mark , he was advanced in the Bon Accord, and became a founder of tlie Egerton of Tatton Lodge, of which he filled the office of Master in 1S92. He was also a founder and is a SENIOR GRAND DEACONS. " , Past W.C.N. Matier Lodge of Ark Mariners. In this Degree he is a P.G. Stwd. Bro. W. B. COLTMAN , P.G. Stwd., whose installation as W.M. of the Chancery In the Rose Croix , he was perfected in the Invicta , a founder and first M.W.S. of 0 Bar Lodge in the presence of the Prince of Wales has been the notable Masonic the Belgrave Chapter, 1892. He is a member of the 30 . In the Knights event of the year, is a son of the late Mr. Justice Coltman. He was educated at Templar he is Prelate of the Bard of Avon Preceptory. He is also a member Eton and Trinity College, Cambridge, being a M.A . of that University, a Barrister- of the Royal Order of Scotland, and has held office in the Bruce Preceptory. at-Law,and Majorand Hon. Lt-Colonel of the Inns of Court Rifle Corps (the Devil's Bro. Lennox Browne has rendered good service to the Charities , bein" Vice- Own). He was initiated in Friendship Lodge, No. 6, in 1865, 2nd was installed W.M . Patro n of the Girls' School and Vice-President of each of the other Institutions. in 1880. He was one of the founders of the Northern Bar Lodge, and was chosen He has served 12 Stewardships for the Craft alone, and has also served several the first W.M. of the Chancery Bar Lodge, at the consecration of which, in the Stewardshi ps for the Mark Benevolent Fund. Library of Lincoln's Inn , the M.W.G. Master the Prince of Wales assisted , and afterwards presided at the banquet. Bro. Coltman is a Royal Arch Mason, having been exalted in Friendship Chapter in 1870, afterwards ASSISTANT GRAND DIRECTORS OF CEREMONIES. becoming First Principal in 1883. Bro. E. WALLASTAN STANTON , P.G. Steward , is the only son of the late Bro. Lieut.-General C. W. R ANDOLPH , late of the Grenadier Guards was initiated Archdeacon Stanton, and is a M.A. of Oxford , and a Barrister-at-Law. His in the Friends of Council Lodge, No. 1383, in the year and became W.M. Masonic career has been an unostentatious but notable one, dating from 1867, in 1873, which yea r he was initiated in Universal Lodge in 1878. He afterwards joined the Hova Ecclesia Lodge, No. 1466 , and the , No. 1S1, joining afterwards the Studholme Lodge, No. 1591, and was a founder of the Earl of Sussex Lodge, Old Union Lodge, No. 46, the Bard of Avon , No. 77S, University, No. 1118, and No. 2201. In 1884 he was appointed Prov. S.G.W. of Sussex. General the Cadogan , No. 162. In two of these he filled the chair of W.M., the Universal in and the Old Union Randolph was exalted in the Royal Arch Degree in St. James' Chapter, 1874, , in 1S90. In the Royal Arch he was exalted in No. 2, and was a founder and First Princi pal of the Friends in Council Universa l Chapter, No. 1S1 (now the Cadogan , No. 162), and was elected First Piinci pal in 1S86. Afterwards he joined the Old Union Chapter and became Chapter. On the death of Sir Walter Burrell in 1S90, he was appointed , Grand Superintendent of Sussex. He has done good service to our Institutions M.E.Z. in 1891. But it is in his support of our Masonic Charities that Bro. , has mainl having served as Steward for each, and qualified himself as Life Governor of all Stanton y distinguished himself , having served altogether 20 Steward- three. ships, nine for the Girls', five for the Boys', and six for the Benevolent, qualifying himself a Patron of all three Institutions. The recognition of such services as Bro. ALFRED COOPER , Past Grand Steward, is a Fellow of the Royal College these must commend itself to the approval of all the Brotherhood. of Surgeons, surgeon of several hospitals, Surgeon-Major of the Inns of Court B RO. AMES SALMON was initiated in the Cestrian Lod , No. Rifle Corps, is a Chevalier of the Order of Stanislaus of Russia, and holds various J ge 425, in Sep- other honorary appointments. He was initiated in the Prince of Wales Lod tember, 1S52 , and became W.M. in 1S72. He was founder and first W.M. of the ge, No. No.259,in 1875, and is Worsh ipful Master this year. He joined the Studholme Lodge Sir Watkin Lodge, 1477, in 1874, and in 1876 founded , and was installed in 1876, and filled the chair in 8 was a founder of Sir Thomas White Lodge in first W.M., the chair of which he held for two years in succession; he has filled various 187 , offices in the Provincial Grand Lod 18 and in 1885 jo ined the Drury Lane Lod he was ge of Cheshire, having been appointed Prov. 79, ge. In Royal Arch Masonry G. Stwd. in P.S.G. D. in 1 , exalted in the Prince of Wales Chapter, and has filled the chair of M.E.Z. both in 1867, S74 and P.S.G.W. in i8So, as well as P.G.S.B., and , subsequentl of North Wales and Salop ; he was exalted to the Royal this chapter and the Studholme. Bro. Cooper is a Vice-President of the Girls' y, P.J.G.W. School, having served five Stewardshi Arch Degree in 1S70, in the Zion Chapter, No. 537, and joined the Grosvenor ps for that Institution , as well as for the , No. in Benevolent Institution and the Boys' School. Chapter 721 , 1873, of which he became first Princi pal in 1S77 ; in Pro- vincial Grand Chapter he filled the offices of Prov. G.J. in 1877, and Prov. G.H. in 1892. In Mark Masonry, Bro . Salmon was advanced in the Joppa Lodge, No. JUNIOR GRAND DEACONS. 11, Birkenhead , in 1876 , and on the Earl of Chester Lodge being founded in 1876 , he became its first W.M., he filled the chair of Unity Lodge, No. 321 , in 1 886 ; Bro. OHN T HORNHILL M ORLAND , M.A., was initiated years since in the i J 31 and was appointed Prov. G.Reg, in 1S87; and Prov.S.G.W.of North Wales and Salop Abbey Lodge, No. 945, Abingdon , and installed W.M. in 1S68, again filling the chair in 1878; and on the division of North VVales and Shropshire, was elected P.G. Treas. . In that in 1873 1865 he received his first Provincial Grand Lodge appointment , at the first meeting at Wrexham , in 1S86, by a large majority, and last year he was of A.G.D.C, and became successively Prov. S.G.D. in 1869 , Prov. G. Reg. in appointed Deputy G.M, foe the Province ot Chester ; in 1S78 he was appointed of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Berks and Bucks ; and on the creation of 1873 to office in Grand Mark Lodge, that of I.G. Bro. Salmon has served eight Berks and Bucks as separate provinces, in 1890, he was appointed Deputy Grand Stewardships for the Institutions , and is Chairman of the Fund of Benevolence in Master of Berks , and has been in charge of the province since the death of the Duke his province. He has been no less honoured in Civic life, having been elected of Clarence. Bro. Morland was exalted in the Royal Arch Degree in the Alfred Sheriff of the City of Chester in 1879, and Mayor in 1889, whilst he was placed Chapter, No. 340, in 1886, and was elected First Princi pal in 1887. He was a on the Commission for the Peace in 1891. founder and first M.E.Z. of the Abbey Chapter, No. 945. In the Provincial Grand Chap ter of Berks and Bucks he was appointed G.N. in 1880, and on the separation Bro. J. F LOWER JACKSON , J.P., is a Mason of 34 years' standing, was initiated of the provinces, in 1891, he was appointed Grand Superintendent of Berkshire, a in St. George's and Corner Stone Lodge, No. 5, in 1858 , and became Worshi pful position which he still occupies. He has served as Steward for, and is a Life Master in 1865, and is a Past Grand Steward. He has served two Steward - Governor of, each of the Institutions. Bro. Morland was educated at Trinity ships, viz., for the Boys' School and the Benevolent Institution . College, Cambridge, is Clerk of the Peace, and Clerk of the County Council of Berkshire. GRAND SWORD BEARER. Bro. Major General GADSDEN whose initiation in Grand Master's Lod No. 1 , J UDGE MASTERMAN is a Mason of some 27 years standing, having been initiated , ge, in the Apollo Lodge, Oxford , in 1867, afterwards joining the Beaminster Lodge, dates from 1853, was, after an interval of 41 years, installed as W.M, of his mother No. 1118, in 1873, the Jerusalem Lodge, No. 197, in 1888, and the Royal Sussex lodge in January last. The exigencies of his profession rendered his Masonic Lodge, No. 402, in 1893 . In three of these lodges he has filled the chair of progress at home impossible, but he has not been inactive during this time, having Worshi pful Master, viz., the Beaminster, the University, and the Jerusalem. He joined Lodge Astraa, No. 1376 , in Burmah , in 1863 ; Sydney Samaritan Lodge, is No. 8, in 1868 ; St. John's Lodge, No. 434, in the same year ; the Western Star a Royal Arch Mason , having been exalted in the Alfred Chapter, No. 340, in 57 an 1868, and he afterwards joined and became Firs t Princi pal of the University Lodge, No, 1049, ' n '^75; d Lodge Philanthropy, No. 542 , in 18S4. Previous Chapter, No. 1118, in 1883. He is a Life Governor of each Institution. Judge to his installation as W.M. of No. i , he had filled the chair ot St. John 's Lodge, in Masterman was educated at Oxford , and is M.A. and D.C.L. of that University 1S68 and 1875 . In the District Grand Lodge of Madras he has been successivel y He was appointed a County Court Jud ge in the year 1S91. D.G.A. D. of C. in 1869-70, and 1870-71, and D.G.W. in 1871-72. He was exalted in the Royal Arch in the Royal Burmah Chapter , No. S32 , at Rangoon , and afterwards joined St. John s, Secunderabad , No. in which chapte.' he was Bro. Lieut.-Col. J. A LLEN BINDLEY, of the Abbey Lodge, Burton-on-Trent , 434, is a Mason of years' standing. He occupies the position of Deputy G. Master of installed First Princi pal in 1870. The following offices in the District Grand 33 successivel filled b Bro. Gadsden Staffordshire, having been appointed to that office by the late Col. Gough , and Chapter of Madras were y y , viz., District Grand Standard Bearer in 2nd Asst. Sojourner in , Princi pal Sojourner in 1S72 since his death has been , and still is, in charge of the Province, and is as well 1870 , 1871 , Grand Superintendent of the Provincial Grand Chapter. He was initiated in Scribe N. in 1873, and J. in 1875. He has served as Steward , and qualified as Life Governor for each of the Institutions , and is a Past Grand Steward of England. 106 1 in the Abbey Lodge, Burton-on-Trent , and was W.M. in 1867 and a second time in 1883, He is also a joining member of Tudor Lodge of Rifle Volunteers, No. 1838. Before his appointment as Prov. Grand Master he filled the chair of DEPU1V GRAND SWORD BEARER. S.G.W. in 1883. He was exalted in the Abbey Chapter, No. 623, in 1871, and Bro. Lieut,-Col. T. R ITCHIE , R.A., who fills an important official posilion in just 21 years later became Grand Superintendent of the Province. Bro. Bindley J. the War Department , was initiated in n Concord Lodge Banbury, and s a Life Governor of the Girls' and Boys' Schools. 1859 ' , ' afterwards joined St. Andrew 's in the East , at Poona ; the United Military Lodge , at Woolwich ; and the Ubi que Lod ge, No. 17 89, of which he was a founder and GRAND SUPERINTENDENT OF WORKS. Worshi pful Master in 1879. He was exalted to the Royal Arch Degree in Stock- well Chapter, afterwards joining the Ubi que, of which he became First Princi pal in EGINALD T OUMIEU ge St. Peter West- Bro. R S . A. R was initiated in Lod 1890. He has served two Stewa rdships, one each for thc Boys' and Girls' Schools. minster, No. 1537, in January, 1876 , and in 1S86 assisted in the founding of the Huguenot Lodge, No. 2140. He afterwards filled the chairs of both these lod ges, 'hat of St. Peter Westminster in 1884, and the Huguenot in 1892. In the Royal Arch Degree he was exalted in the Chapter of St. James, No. 2, attached to GRAND STANDARD BEARERS. Antiquity Lodge, and became its First Principal in 1889. Bro. Roumieu is a Bro. G EORGE R EAD was initiated in Zetland Lodge, No. 511 , held at Kensington , donor to the Boys' and Girls' Schools, and outside Masonry his contributions to December , 1 865, was W.M. in 1871, and has been Secretary from that time to the Various Charities have been considerable. present. He joine d the H yde Park Lod ge, No. 1425, at its consecration in 1873, was then appointed Secretary, and has held it lrom that time to the present ; joined the Londesboroug h Lodge, No. 16S1 , at its consecration in 1877, was then DEPUTY GRAND DIRECTOR OF CEREMONIES . appointed Secretary , and held the appointment until 1890, when be was elected two consecutive years W.M., and has since resumed the Secretaryshi p; was a Bro. L ENNOX B ROWNE , the well know n surgeon , who has been appointed to founder and first W.M. of the Kensington Lodge , No. 17 67, in 1S78, and has been "lis otlice , is, in comparison with his activity, a young Mason, having been initiated Secretary for the last nine years. Me was a founder of the Hammersmith Lodge, "1 the Maybury Lodge, No. 969, in the year 1879, in which lod ge he served three No. 2020, in 1885 , and was invested at its consecration as I.P . M.; was exahed successive years as Warden , failing to go throug h the chair because he elected to in the Mount Sinai Chapter, No. 19, in 1SG7, and was M.E.Z. in 1879, and is still fill a gap in the Empire Lodge caused by the death of Bro. Admiral Sir William a subscribing member ; was a founder of tin- Andrew Chapter , No. 834, in 1870 , Hewett between the date of election and installation. Of this lodge, which and was M.E.Z. in 1S75. and has been Scribe IC , from that tune to the present. aniongst thc younger lodges has attained very high distinction as a meeting Bro. Read has been one of thc elected Masters on thc Board uf Benevolence for eight years, and a member of the] Board of General Purposes for six years ; is a appointed Sir Knight Walls to that office. In 18S8 he was appointed on the Life Governor of all the Institutions , and has served ei ght Stewardships; was Grand Council, and has filled the offices of G. Architect, G. Almoner, and G. a Steward at th» Royal Albert Kail at the Installation of th"! M.W. Granl Master Junior General. Received the Degrees of St. Laurence, Knight of Constantinople, in 1S75, was Preceptor of th-: Zetland and Ranslasjh Lod ges 0? Instruction for 10 Knight of the Red Cross of Babylon , and High Priest in the Metropolitan years to the year 187S. and has been Preciptor and Tra isu rer of the Hyde Park Council (T.I.) in 1S79, W.M. in 1SS7, and Secretary since 1S91. Was appointed Lod ge of Instruction from 1S73 to the present date, and is also Preceptor of the Assistant Director of Ceremonies in Grand Council in 18S7. VVas admitted by Kensington Lod ge of Instruction. the Supreme Magus, the late Dr. Woodman , to the grade of Zelator in the Metro- politan College of the Rosicrucian Society in 1879. Elected Deputy Master of Bro. Capt. T. C. W ALLS, who was born 111 London , was initiated into cree- the Temple in 18S7. In 18SS the Supreme Magus conferred uoon him the Degree masonry en the 3rd of February, 1S74, by the late Bro. W. Mann , in the of Theoricus. He was also elected Master of the Temple in that year, and Kennington Lodge, No. 13S1, which then held its meetings in the Surrey had the rank of Magister Honoris Causa 8" given to him. In 1892 he received Club House, Kennington Oval ; was installed W.M. in 1S79; joined the Francis the highest grade in the Order, viz., M igus Honoris Causa 9" ; was a founder of Burdett Lod ge, No. 1503, in 1874; VV.M., 1883-4 ; and has held the ollice of the Alfred Meadows, now the Premier Conclave of the Degree of Secret Monitor, Secretary since iSS4 ; joined the Hemming Lod ge, No. 1512 , in 1S75 ; VV.M. in in 1SS7, and is its Supreme Ruler. In 1890 was unanimously elected and served 1S81 ; appointed Secretary in 1885, and still holds that position ; joined the Faith the office of Grand Steward , and in 1S91 the Grand Supreme Ruler appointed Lod ge, No. 141 , in 1S75 ; VV.M. in 1882 ; was a founder of the Wolsey Lodge, No. him a Past Grand Standard Bearer. The subject of this notice, we believe, is 1656, which was consecrated in 1S77 ; W. M. in 18SS; and he holds the office of still on the active list of all the lodges, chapters, &c , above enumerated. Capt. Secretary to which he was appointed in iSy i ; the founder and firs t J.W. of thc Walls, with a trifling interregnum , has been since Apri l, i860, an efficient Farringdon Without Lodge, No. 1745 , Which was consecrated in 1S7S ; VV.M. in member in several regiments of the Volunteer Service, and has fi gured as a iSSo , and installed again in 1892; a founder of the Sir Charles Bright Lodge, successful shot at many rifle meetings. He has also found time to engage in No. 1793 which was consecrated in 1S79 ; VV.M. in 1SS5 ; joined the Peace and literary pursuits. He is the author of divers novelettes and poems that have Harmony l.'id ge, No. 60, in 1 S85, and , having filled the minor offices , was installed received favourable press notices, and for many years has contributed letters, VV.M. in October last; assisted to consecrate and was elected an honorary reviews, short articles, &•:., upon subjects of a Masonic, military, ceramic, and member of the Honor Oak Lodge, No. 19 S6, in 1S82; was elected an honorary anti quarian interest to various journals and magazines in London and thc member of the Chiswick Lodge, No. 2012 , for similar services in 1SS3 ; provinces. He was elected a member of the Grand Stewards' Lodge on the 18th was one of the consecrating officers of the Cama Lodge, No. 2105 ; elected an inst. We may add that Bro. Walls, who p ossesses a voice of singular resonance , honorary member, and appointed D.C. in 1S85 ; was elected a member of the Quatuor is a read y speaker , sings a capital song, an d is an elocutionist of no mean powers Coronati Lodge, No. 2026, in 1S90. He is also a member of the Emujation Lodge of Improvement. It will be seen by the above record that the subject of this GRAND ORGANIST. notice was for six consecutive years W.M. in as many different lod ges, a circum- Bro. VV. S. H OYTE , who has been appointed to succeed Bro. Sergison as stance, we believe, unprecedented in Craft annals. In his early Masonic career, Grand Organist, was initiated in the Orpheus Lodge, No. 1706, in 1880, and served Bro. Walls was a constant attendant at lodges of instruction, became an energetic as Worshi pful Master in 1887. He was one of the founders of another musical worker of the Sections, an exponent of the lectures, and frequentl y acted as lodge, the Sterndale Bennett, No. 2182 , which was consecrated in 1886 , and was Preceptor; was appointed P.G. Organist of Middlesex in 1877 ; Sword Bearer in elected Worshipful Master in 1890. He joined the Somerset House and Inverness 1SS0 ; and J.W. in 1S88 ; served as Steward ; and qualified as a Life Governor of Lod ge No. in 1S85, and filled the chair in 1892. The Prov. Grand Master of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution in 1880 ; served another Stewardshi p in , 4, Surrey, the late General Brownrigg, appointed Bro. Hoyte as P.G. Organist in 18S5. and again at the Jubilee Festival in 1892 ; was Steward for the Royal 1887. He was exalted in the Granite Chapter, No. 1328 , and is at present H. of Masonic Institution for Boys in 1880 and 18S9, and is a Life Governor; served as ths Royal Somerset House and Inverness Chapter, No. 4. Lastly he has served S'eward to the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls in 18S2 , and at the Centenary Stewardshi ps for the Boys' and Girls' Schools and is a Life Governor of each. He Festival in iS8S and is a Life Governor ; was elected on the Board of General , is Grand Organist of the Temple and has filled the chai r of E.P. in the Kemeys Purposes in 18S4-85-86-S8-S9-90-91-92, and g.^ and was elected during those years . Tynte Preceptory. In Mark Masonry he has filled the chair of W.M. in the to serve on the Finance Committee of Grand Lodge; was appointed a member of Mallet and Chisel Lodge, N o. and is Past Grand Organist of England. In the the Grand Secretary 's Office Committee in and ; was elected on the 5, 1892 1S93 musical profession Bro. Hoyte has achieved high distinction, being Organist of Colonial Board in 1836-87-88-89-90-91-92 , and was apppomted a Special 93 ; All Soul's St. Margeret's, a Professor of the Royal College of Music, Professor of Steward at the Jubilee gathering held at the Albert Hall in 1S87; was nominated , the Guildhall School of Music, a Fellow of the College of Organists, and was by No. 60 , the Peace and Harmony Lodge, as Grand Steward and appointed , selected to conduct the great Masonic Festival on the occasion of the Girls' School by the Grand Master to that office at the Grand Festival in 1S 93; Centenary at the Albert Hall in 18SS. and holds the office of Honorary Treasurer to the Board of Grand Stewards ; was exalted in the Jerusalem Chapter, No. 185 , in 1875, M.E.Z. in 1SS2, and installed again as its First Principal on the l oth instant. Was an original joining GRAND PURSUIVANT. member of the Era Chap ter, No. 1423, in 1S76, M.E.Z. in 1881 , and S.E. since Bro. A BRAHAM G REEN was initiated in Harmonic Lodge, No. 252, in 1871, and 1SS4 ; an original joining member of the Francis Burdett Chap ter, No. 1503 , in afterwards raised in the Royal Standard Lodge, No. 498, of which he became 1877, S.E. in 1882-3 4, M.E.Z. in 1885 , and S.E. since '85 ; was a| founder and Master in 1882 and again in 1 SS5. He was also a founder of Godson Lodge, No. first S.N. of the Kennington Chapter , No. 13S1 , in 1880 , M .E.Z. in 1SS2 ; a 2385. In 1SS3 he was appointed Asst. D. of C. of the Provincial Grand Lodge of founder and first P.S. of the St. Dunstan's Chapter, No. 1589, in 18S0 , M.E.Z. in Worcestershire, and , in 1885 , Prov. S.G.D. In 1 886-7-8, he was elected Prov. G. 1 883 , and S.E. since 1 88S ; was a founder and first S.E. of the Mozart Chapter, Treas., and the following year he was appointed Senior Grand Warden. He was No. 1929, in iSSv M.E.Z. in iSSS, and S.E. since iSSo : a founder and first M.E.Z. exalted in Dudley Chapter , No. 252, in 1875, and joined the Royal Standard Chapter Farring don Without Chapter , No. 1745, in 1885, and S.E. since 1886 ; joined in 1877, becoming First Princi pal in 18S7. Bro. Green has served Stewardships for the Fidelity Chapter, No. 3. in 1877, and is its S.N. He was appointed P.G. the Girls', Boys', and Benevolent Institutions and is a Life Governor of all three. Organist of the R.A.C. Middx.. in 187 S, P.G.D.C. in 1SS0, P.G.P. Soj. in 1SS5 , For many years Bro. Green has been a leading spirit in Freemasonry in his own and served for some years on the Audit Committee of the Province. He is an Province, is an excellent worker and has materially assisted in raising Freemasonry honorary member of the West Smithfield Chapter, No. 1623 ; was elected on the to the high standard it occupies in the Province of Worcestershire. The appoint- Committee of Grand Chapter in 1887-88-8 9-90 91-92, and 93. Advanced ment, we feel sure, will be most gratifying to members of his own Province, and in to the Mark Degree in the Francis Burdett Lodge, No. 181 , in 1876, an almost equal degree to Warwickshire and Staffordshire Masons. W.M. in 1883, and Secretary since 1885 . Founder and first J.W. of the Hammersmith, now the Earl of Carnarvon , Mark Lodge, No. 211 , in 1877, ASSISTANT GRAND PURSUIVANT. VV.M. in 1880 , and Secretary since 1882. A founder and first S.W. of the Bro. F REDERICK H ILTON was initiated in in the Peckham Lodge, No, Prince Leopold Mark Lodge, No. 238, in 1S79, W.M. in 1S80, and Secretary since 1S77 and in 18 8 joined the Rose Lodge No. 1622, in both of which he has filled 1SS8. An ori ginal joining member of the Grand Master 's Lod ge, in 1SS2 , and has 1475, 7 , the office of Worshi his installation in Peckham Lod being in 18841 served all the minor offices to that of Master Overseer ; assisted to consecrate the pful Master, ge and in Rose Lodge in 1886 He was exalted in Stanhope Chapter No. 1269, in Earl of Kintore Mark Lodge, No. in 1884, and was elected an honorary . , 33^, thc member. He has been an honorary member of the Mallet and Chisel Mark 1879, and has fil led the offi ce of First Princi pal in the Star Chapter in 1887, Rose Chapter in 1892 , and the Old Concord Chapter in 1893 . Bro. Hilton has Lodge, No. s, since 18S5, as well as of the West Smithfield Alark Lod ge , No. 223. not been unm indful of the Charitier having served as Steward for the Benevolent He served on the Grand Mark General Board in 1S , and was appointed Grand , 79-80 Institution in 18 ' in 1886 ; and the Girls' in 18S7, Sword Bearer in 1882. He was appointed P.G . Steward Middlesex and Surrey in 1884, 90 , and 1892 ; the Boys 1892, and 1893. He is a Vice-President ot the Girls' School and Benevolent 18S0, P.G.D.C. in 1SS2 , and P.J.G.W. in 18^ 4, and was elected on the Provincial Institution and Life Governor of the Boys' School . Board of General Purposes in 18S3-4-5. He served as Steward to the Mark Bene- , volent Fund in 18S1 , and again in 1 886 , and is a Life Governor, He was elevated as a Royal Ark Mariner in lhe Old Kent Ludge in 1S79 and for services rendered had the honorary rank of VV.C.N . conferred upon him. He was appointed a Grand S UPR EME GRAND CHAPTER Councillor of the Degree in 1879 80 ; a founder and first W.C.N , of the Prince Leopold Lodge, No. 238, R.A.M., in 1886, and Scribe since 1888. He was in- lar in the Mount Calvary 1 he following is the business lo be transacted on Wednesday next. stall d as a Kni g ht Temp Encampment , D, in 1878, and The minutes of the last Quarterl Convocation to be read for confirmation installed Eminent Commander in 1S81 by the late Sir Knight Shadwell H. y Clerke, G.S.P. He took the Malta Degree in the Mount Calvary Installation of Princi pals, Election of Treasurer, and appointment and in- Priory in 1879, and sened as Eminent Prior in 1SS1. He has vestiture of officers for the ensuing year. been Reg istrar _ -ii.ee 18S4 ; was appointed Capt. of the Guard in Great Priory in I HE R EI 'O KT np THE C OMMITTEE of (J E.VEKAI . P UKI'OSES. 18^3; joined the Hi yal Naval Preceptory, No. 2 (Portsmouth), in 1889; was To the Supreme Grand , Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of England. perhcted in the Ancient and Accepted Rite in the Mount Calvary Chapter in The Committee of General Purposes beg to report that they have examined 1878 ; installed .M.W.S. in 1884, and Recorder sii,ce 1 885 ; took the Decrees of the accounts from the 17th January to the 17th A pril , 1S94, both inclusive, which Must Excellent Master, Royal Master, Select Master, and Super-Excellent M ister they find lo be as follows . in Cryptic Masonry in the Grand Master's Council No. 1, in 1S was appointed , 79; To Balance, Grand Chapter \L 543 i _ n By Disbursements during the Deputy Master in 1879-80-81 ; was elected Thrice Illustrious Master in i8,S2-8.j, ,, „ Unappropriated Quarter J - £357 ' ¦ and has been Recorder since 1884 ; was appointed P.G.C. of Works in '80, G. Account uji i) 2 ,, Balance O95 1 ''' III. Master in '82 , Grand Recorder {pro tern.) in '84, and in recognition of his zeal „ Subsequent Recei pts.. ,si <5 11 7 „ ,, Unappropriated in the cause of Cryptic Masonry, the Grand Master in '85 and '86 conferred upon Account 200 11 s him the distinguished rank of R.P. Deputy Grand Master. At a meeting of lhe : : S Grand Council in '87, the late Reverend Canon Portal , G.M., personally moved a £'^53 - s ' £'253 ; pecial vote of thanks to Comp. Walls for his services to the Order. He also li./Uls the patents as a representative in this country of the Grand Councils of whicli balances are in the Bank of England , Law Courts Branch. Verm mt and Kentucky (U.S.A.). For services rendered at the resuscitation uf The Committee have likewise to report they have received the follow.Hg the Const m ine Council in 1886, he was elected an honorary member ; was petitions : installed by tii e Provincial Grand Master, the late Colonel Shadwell H. ist. From Com ps. John Evan Bowen, as Z. ; William Eugene Chapman, ti' Clerke, as a kni ght of the Royal Order of Scotland in the Provincial Grand IL; Henry Percy Harris, as J.; and 11 others for a chapter to ba attached Lodge in I SSJ , and appointed Grand Guarder in '88 and '89; was to the Herschel Lodgt , No. 1S94, Slough , to be called the Herschel Chapter, and installed a Knig ht of the Red Cross of Rome and Constantine in the Premier to 111-et at the Masonic Hall , Slough , Buckinghamshire. Conclave in 1 879. Subsi qui-r.tl y received b y dispensation the titular ranks of 2nd. From Cornp.s, James Albin Roberts, as Z. ; Albany Richard Grieve, as Viceroy Eusrbius and Puissant Sovereign. Served as M.P.S. in 1885. Took the II. ; Rufus James Weston , as j.; and 17 others for a chapter to be attached to 1 Degrees of K.H.S. ar.d St. John the Evangelist in 1880. For several years was the Sherburne Lod gj , No. 702 , Stroud , to be called the Sherborne Chapter, an ' elected 0:1 the Grand Senate, and subsequentl y appointed by the Grand Soverei gn to meet at the Subscri ption Rooms, Stroud , Gloucestershire. to ser^e on that bod y. Has lu-IJ. among other important offices on tne Grand 3rd. From Comps. Henry Stones , as Z.; William Henry Arnott , as H-j Senate, the positions of G. Sub-Almoner , G. Prelate, and G. Examiner. He has John Adams, as j .; and six others for a chapter to be attached to the Makerfield a).-o been a 111 mber o! lhc Gland Executive sin;e 1884 . U pon the death of Sir Lod ge, No. 2155, Newton-le-Willows , to be called the Makerfield Chapter, and to Kni ght II. Pullen , Deputy Int. Gen, Middx,, in 18S7, the Grand Soverei gn meet at the Pied Bull Hotel , Newton-lc-Willows , Lancashire (Western Division)' 4th. From Comps. Barnes Edmeston , as Z.; Fred. W. Hugh Hunt, as for he belonged to an " Ancient " lodge warranted in 175S , and a " Modern Illt H.; yd Moline Prichard , as J.; and nine others for a chapter to be attached one of the year 17 62 , but dropped the former very quickly. He corres- to the Canterbury Lodge. No. 1635, London , to be called the Canterbury Chapter , ponded a good deal with that Masonic luminary, Thomas Dunckerley , who and to meet at 33, Golden-square , London. was Prov. G.M. in 17 67 (the Iirst) and again in 17S6 , and an excellent por- 5th. From Comps. Arthur Tray ler, as Z.; Nathan John , as H. Richar d trait of whom by Beach has been reproduced for this work in a most perfect Thomas , as J.; and 10 others for a chapter to be attached to the Loyal Welsh manner. Kventuall the lodge was started , having Thomas Telford , thc No. Pembroke Dock y Lodge, 378, , to be called the Loyal Welsh Chapter , and to celebrated engineer , as one of the founders. meet at the Masonic Hall, Pembroke Dock , Sjuth Wales (Western Division). Bro. Howell has been fortunate in having placed at his disposal an im- From Comps. David Williams 6th. , as Z.; John Thomas Hogg, as H. ; mense amount of information respecting this period , and a very judicious use Frederick Josep h Ferris Bailey, as J.; and six others for a chapter to be attached he has made thereof, lull y explaining all points that are not particularly clear. to the Tennant Lodge, No. 1992 , Cardiff , to be called the Marmaduke Tennant There are several editions of the by-laws printed, beginning with the first in Chapter , and to meet at the Masonic Hall , Cardiff , South Wales (Eastern Division). 1786 , which are quite elaborate in character. When extra meetings were held each was termed the " Particular day, " 7th. brom Comps. William Shurmur , as Z. ; Henry Edward Joyce, as H.; corresponding Emergency " usage, and it was quite a common Sidney Charles Kaufman, as J.; and six others for a chapter to be attached to thc with " occurrence in the earl days of the lod ge for the initiation and passing lo St. Leonard's Lodge, No. 1766, London , to be called the St. Leonard' s Chapter , y and to meet at the Great Eastern Hotel , Liverpool-street , London. take place the same evening, but sometimes all three were thus worked. Thc records arc of considerable value generally, and as they are carefully detailed The foregoing petitions , being in all respects regular, the Committee recom- mend that the prayers thereof be respectively granted. by Bro. Howell, the work is more than ordinarily interesting. T hey arc however, too numerous to particularise, but ihey arc worth a dili gent perusal , The Committee have likewise received a petition from Comps. Alfred especially by members of the province. We are not aware of any olher Emanuel Fridlander, as Z. ; Edward Lynes, M.D., as H.; William Ranby lodge history that devotes so much space to the records and lists of members, Goate, as J.; and nine others for a chapter to be attached to the Trinity Lodge, No. 254, Coventry, to be called the Trinity Chapter, and to meet at the as also completed tables of the officers , &c. Craven Arms Hotel , Coventry, Warwickshire, but inasmuch as a chapter which A remarkable account is given of the Lmion between the Ancient and was attached to that lodge was, at the request of its members and the lodge, de- Modern Grand Lodges of England , believed to be uniq ic in the history of tached at the last convocation ot Grand Chapter and attached to another lod ge, private lodges, and actuilly a duplicate of the official ceremony. Valuable the Committee deferred the consideration of this petition for further information. information is appended respecting the sevetal Provincial Grand Masters The Committee have also received memorials with extracts of minutes , for from 17 S6, adding much to the usefulness of the work , and practically being permission to remove the following chapters : a History of the Province as well as the Lodge. The Euclid Chapter, No. S59, from the Red Lion Hotel , Petty Curry, to the Part II. will prove the most attractive portion of this extraordinary Isaac Newton University Masonic Hall , Corn Exchange-street , Cambridge. volume, as it is devoted to the History of thc Royal Arch Chapter from 1769 The James Terry Chapter, No. 2372, from the Cheshunt Hall , Cheshunt, to (then No. 3), to now, as No. 257, wilh an introduction 011 " Early Mark the Four Swans Hotel , Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire. and Royal Arch Masonry " by Bro. W.J. Hughan , P.G.D. of England. The Committee being satisfied of the reasonableness of the above requests, Altogether this is a most valuable and interesting division , especially as il recommend that the removal of these chapters be sanctioned. proves for the first time that Dunckerley was connected with the Mark The Committee have also received app lications for permission to alter the Degree, and gives the cypher in which all the first volume of minutes is names of the undermentioned chapters : written. Marks were generally used by the members, and as the Mark is , herein traced back to 6 earlier than ever before, we do not wonder at No. 1099, Devonshire, to change the name from the Huyshe Chapter to the 17 9, Elms-Huyshe Chapter. Bro. Hughan being so impressed with the great importance of such Records. No. 1118, London, to change the name from the University Chapter to the Bro. Hughan 's able introduction , and Bro. Howell's excellent history Oxford and Cambridge University Chapter. leave nothing to be desired, and the plates of Marks, and the cypher, are Royal Arch has been The Committee being satisfied with respect to the reasons for the changes, welcome additions to this exceptional History. The have given consent to the alterations. worked at Portsmouth from 1754, but from 1769 under the G.C. of the The members of the Harmony Chapter, No. 220, Garston , having begged that " Moderns." It is difficult to describe the character of these old Records the fine of one guinea inflicted for breach of Rule 73, Book of Royal Arch Regu- from 1769, suffice it to say that they have no equal in the world of their kind , 1 ations, may not be enforced, as the other chapter was not fined , the Committee and are simply invaluable. The rise and progress of the Chapter is traced i nformed them that each case is taken on its own merits and they, therefore , by a Master hand, and then follows in Part 3, the History of No. 2 Pre- declined to alter their decision. ceptory from 1791 , an excellent reproduction of the original warrant, signed The Chapter of Economy, No. 76, Winchester, having exalted two candidates by Dunckerley, being appended. A choice souvenir of the period , and the before the expiration of 12 months from the date of raising, previously to the only one we have ever seen of that year. Portraits of other distinguished alteration of the law, the Committee ordered the companions to be re-obli gated, members arc also iven, and so much else of an attractive, entertaining, and and the chapter to be admonished. g important character , that we fail , in spite of our intention otherwise, to Freemasons' Hall , London , W.C. (Signed) ROUERT G REY , describe their chief features. We can , and do however, most heartily 18th April , 1894. President. congratulate the author of this the finest English Masonic Lodge History After the ordinary business had been disposed of , the following resolution was ever published. Indeed, it has no equal anywhere. passed : " That the cordial thanks of the members of the Committee be tendered to Comp. Robert Grey, their President, for the very able and courteous manner in which he has presided over the meetings of the Committee during the past year." THE ORIGIN OF MASONIC VETERAN ASSOCIATIONS (Signed) G EORGE DAVID H ARRIS . IN AMERICA. Election of the Committee of General Purposes for the ensuing 12 months. Bro. Robert C. Naramore, formerly ol Connecticut, now of Sing-Sing , N.Y., under date of July 21st , 1893, writes : " I am proud to say that I am the author and founder of the first Veteran Ma-ionic Association , not only iu BRO. HO WELL'S GREAT WORK this country, but as far as I know, in the world," In the proceedings of thc eighth annual re-union of the Connecticut Veterans, Brother Naramore The title of this massive volume is " History of the Phcenix Lodge, No. places upon record the incident that led to thc organisation of the first -'57i 17SO to 1893 ; Chapter of Friendship, No. 257 (originally No. 3), 1769 Veteran Association : " In the autumn of 1870 , the speaker, wno was al to 1863, and Royal Naval Preceptory of Knights Templar, No. 2 , 1791 to that time Master of King Hiram Lodge, No , 12 , of Birmingham , was re- 1893, Compiled from the Books in the possession of the Lodge and other quested to administer the last sad rites of Masonic burial to a deceased purees. By Alexander Howell, P.M. Privately printed at Portsmouth , brother. The circumstances attending the request were of such a nature MDCCCXCIV.," and, though a long one, the description is accurate, and that I was in doubt as to my duty in the matter. The deceased was not a il the promises abundantly fulfilled in the great work, For size and member of mv own Iod ge, and thc friends all resided in an adjoining cnaracter generally, there has been nothing like it ever issued before in this jurisdiction , and it was not until one hour before the lime appointed for country, and it is not likely that such a venture will be repeated, for althoug h the funeral that I received information that left me without any doubt published at one guinea per copy in thc quarto size, and three guineas for as lo my duties in the premises. Hastily lepairing to the lodge the large paper edition , the subscription price will nothing like cover thc room , I obtained the necessary furniture and , summoning three enormous cost of outlay. There are only 150 of the former and 25 of thc brethren to my assistance, I repaired at once to the house of mourning, alter published. Some idea of the size of the volume of the smaller edition The place of interment was eight miles distant , at Southlord, in the town Uto) may be obtained from the fact that it will weigh over 4 lbs. when of Southbury. On reaching thc cemetery , and while plucking some ever- hound. green sprigs thai grew by lhe wayside, three aged men approached and asked It is to be hoped that brethren and lodges in this country will not apply permission lo unite with us in the solemn service , They said : " Wc are loo late for copies ; for assuredly they' will soon be snatched up by Ciaflsmen very rusty ; some of us have nol been inside of a lod ge in 30 years, yel abroad directly the character, value, and importance of the work arc we arc Masons, though we cannot prove ourselves such.' I said to them : apparent. It will then be too late to wish for these magnificent volumes, ' Brethren , you are welcome ; il matters not how rusty you may be , fin- t seems extraordinary for so few lo be published , when Hants is such a al the grave of a deceased brother wc have no privacy.' 'I'he half hour large Province, and the lodge itself numbers a goodly array of biethren , but in thai quiet cemetery was lo mc a time of great sadness. While reading "us is one of the mysteries of such publications. our solemn and impressive burial service my thoughts were divided between The lodge, chapter, and preceptory have all centenary jewel warrants, the living and the dead. For tlie dead , I dropped the tear of heartfel t the onl y trio, it is presumed , of the kind , so the Frontispiece is devoted to pity and. sorrow ; for the living, aged , vetera n M tsons before me, some mese three artistic decorations, which would have looked still more striking of whom had not been inside of a lodge in 30 ye.-.rs, I ilicd the tear had they been in appropriate colours . The work is dedicated to the Prov. of penitential sorrow , and I resolved then and there that these venerable Grand Master (R.W. Bro. W. \V. B. Beach), who has for a quarter of a brethren scattered all over our State , unhonourcd and unknown , should i:entury " Ruled oyer the destines oi the Craft in that Province with indefa- bc neglected no lunger. Ou that beautiful autumnal day iu that quiet church- Ugable zeal and si gnal success ," and whose portrait is given further on. yard nestling among thc hills iu that peaceful valley iu Soullii'ord , amid a " Bro. Howell tells us that the " Phcenix " was the 21st lodge to meet in stillness almost painful , surrounded on all sides by the narrow houses of lhc he district known as the Province of Hants and Isle of Wight, five out of dead , lhe Connecticut Vetera n Association was born. The purpose then and th c previous 20 still existing, and , in order to present such particulars in there formed and dul y inaugurated on the 17th of June, 1S7 1 , at which time correct form , Bro. Joh n Lane's " Monumental Work—Masonic Records , our first re-union was held under tlu; auspices of King Hira m Lod ge, No. 1 1, ' /t / —1886," has been utilised by permission, the whole of the lodges being of Birming ham. "oted from 1736 to 1893, which met in the neighbourhood of Portsmouth. Al this re-union a large number of very aged veterans appeared, lhc the warrant of the " Plmmix " is dated 20th May, 1786 , and the lodge combined ages ol the seven oldest amounted tu 583 years, an aver.ig,; ol "st assembled at the " George Inn , " or Tavern , about which and the other over 83 years. It is worthy of record that Bro. Stephen Trowbrid ge of averns , interesting particulars are supplied. The first Master was Samuel Ansanlawae Lod ge , No. 89, aged 92 years, wore on lh.it occasion a Masonic aimer , who approved of the couplet apron purchased by him in Bordeaux , France, in 1S13, 56 years previousl y. 'Tis good in every case, you know, Twenty-five years' standing as Master Masons is still required for eli g ibility To have two strings unto your bow. to membership. American Tyler. PHCENI X FIRE OFFIC E , ROYA L MASONIC INSTITU TION NOTICE OF REMOVAL. FOR GIRLS. ig, LOMBARD ST., & 57, CHARING CROSS, TJ EPBURN AND COCK S, LONDON.—Established 17S2. 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Apply, H.S., Freemason , Great Queen Street, ated in their New Illustrated Catalogue, sent free Trucks direct from thc Colliery to every Railway Station. VV ( '., where all particulars will bc given. cation. have been making for some time past to raise the Go Gorreeponfcents necessary supplies for the current year. As a rule the In consequence of the space occupied this week by the sum which it is sought to obtain annually ranges [Rgg ^^ ^ ^^^^ J Report of the Festival of Grand Lodge, we are compelled between7.£i2,ooo and £13,000, but the outlay for over several communications including reports of to hold , sanitary purposes and the enlargement of the Infirmary, H ^JM ^ ^^ ^ ges of instruction. I lodges and lod which have been rendered necessary by last year's out- break of fever , have swelled this sum by a round ^2500. For this reason , therefore, if for no other, it Craft flDasonn? so experienced a Chair- is fortunate that the services of METROPOLITAN M EETINGS. man have been secured for this year's Anniversary. * * * Islington Lodge (No. 1471).—A regular meet- We must, however, caution our readers about allow- ing was held on Thursday, the 12th instant, at the Cock Tavern Hi ing their very natura l wish for an exceptionally large total , ghbury, Bro. R. Loomes, W.M., presiding, anel SATURDAY , A PRIL 28 , 1894 a large number of officers and brethren were present. The to run riot with their reason. We associate, almost as business on the agenda was the passing of Bro. W. S. a matter of course, big fi gures with Lord Lathom 's Chair- VVoolacott and the raising of Bro. T. S. Hughes. A can- manships, and in glancing through the Returns on the didate for initiation was proposed , and the sum of io flDasonic Iftotea guineas was unanimousl y voted to a case of distress, which several occasions when he has presided, the mind commended itself to the brethren 's sympath Now that the names of the Grand Officers for the y. After reverts to the memorable day in June, 1S9 1 when, " Hearty good wishes " from the visitors , the lodge was year are before the Craft, and the value and excellence closed. at Brighton, under his lordship's auspices, a sum not of their services, as set forth in onr pages, can be read After the dinner which followed, the usual toasts were far short of ,£30,000 was raised for the Boys' School. proposed, Bros. Cobb, P.M. ; Duncan , P.M.; and Kimbell and properly estimated, we hav.-s little hesitation in ex- It must, however, be remembered that this result was replying to that of " The Visitors." A very pleasant even- pressing our belief that a wiser and more judicious due to an all-round effort made by the English Masons ing was spent, thanks to Bros. Simmonds, J. Amand, D. C. selection on the part of the M.W.G. Master and his Attwater, E. H. Bury, E. Blenkhorn , and J. T. Frost, who to restore the dilapidated fortunes of this particular contributed songs, Bro. H. Stafford Trego, Mus. Bac. advisers could scarcely have been made. Whether we Institution. But our readers must not look for a repe- Oxon , accompanying. Recitations were given by Bros. G. take the length of service, the actual amount of Masonic tition of that total. Happily, the fortunes of the Girls' Yexley and C. M. Coxon, "Auld Lang Syne," as usual, work accomplished, or the personal qualifications for closing the proceedings. School do not need to be restored, but only to be ollice, which these short sketches set forth, their claims maintained in their present high state of efficiency. For St. Stephen ' s Lodge (No. 2424).—At a to recognition are beyond all question, and the general so much as is necessary to this end , we appea l most meeting of this lodge, held at the Green Man Assembly verdict will, we feel sure, be that of complete approval. earnestly to the lodges, chapters, and brethren generally, Rooms, Lewisham, on the 2Sth ult., Bro. Dr. Warwick was installed W.M., * * * and we have every confidence that our appeal will be Jordan the ceremony being performed responded to generously, as in past years. by Bro. Dr. R. Turtle Pigott, I.P.M., Bro. H. E. Joyce, The success of the Grand Festival, on Wednesday, # P.M., havii.g previously raised Bro . T. Mote. With a was complete, no detail in the arrangements appears * * distinguished musician in the chair like Bro. Dr. Warwick The City Press mentions the name of a well-known Jordan , considerable surprise was felt, as evidenced by the to have escaped the attention of the Stewards, who brother who already wears the purple as a probable remarks of Bro. Sisterson , the J.W., that music played were responsible. To Bro. St. Clair, the President of such a smal l part in the proceedings following the banquet. candidate for the office of Grand Treasurer the yea r the Board, whose activity and interest in the event has Several visitors had attended in the hope that they were to after next. We have not yet heard of a candidate for have a great musical treat, but the evening was well known no bounds, the thanks of all who were present, 1S97. advanced before harmony was tempted from her hiding both ladies and brethren, are especially due, while the # * » place. Bros. Jewell, and Miles rendered the yeoman's service which might be expected of them Secretary, Bro. Collins, carried out his arduous duties We understand a warrant has been granted for a , but in a lodge which has hitherto been so rich in music in a manner des erving of all rraise. , it was certainly new lodge, to be called the Barnet Lodge, No. 2jog. surprising to find the VV.M. making to little call upon his * * * Bro. J. M. McLeod, Secretary to the Royal Mas:nic own art. An innovation was introduced this year, suggested Institution for Boys, is the Worshipful Master we believe b the President of the Board in the designate. PROVINCIAL MEETIN GS. y , # # # arrangement of the dinner tables. The inconveniently BRADFORD. Lord Henry Bentinck, brother of the Duke of placed tables on the dais, which were a source of great Portland , has been appointed Provincial Grand Master Shakespeare Lodge (No. 101S).—The discomfort to all who occupied them, were abolished annual installation festival of this lodge was held an VVed- in succession to the and the Chairman's table occupied the whole length of Cumberland and Westmorland, nesday, the nth inst., at the Masonic Hall. Bro. Ca rlo of the room. This change was much appreciated in late Earl of Bective, whose only daughter he married. Fara, VV.M., opened the lodge, and the minutes of the previous meeting were duly conlirmed. After sundry items all quarters. Another novelty was the issue of a con * * * The annual meeting of the Provincial Grand Lodge of preliminary lodge business had been disposed of Bro. R. siderable number of concert tickets to ladies who were C. H. Bonsor, S.W., the W.M. elect, was presented by of West Yorkshire, of .vhich a report will appear in not attending the dinner, a privilege of which many took Bro. J. VV. Monckman , P.M., P.P.G.D.C , for installation , our next , took place on Wednesday, the iSth inst., at and he was afterwards installed in the Master's chair by advantage. Bro . Fara, the retiring Master. The following # # # Huddersfield. The chair was occupied by the Right were invested as office rs for the ensuing year : Bros. C. Fara, It will be observed that the M.W. Grand Master has Hon. VV. L. Jackson , M.P., and this being the first I.P.M. ; T. Turvy, S.W.; A. I!. Fisher, J.VV. ; W. O. HinchhlT , P.M., Chap. ; |. B. Higginbottom this year departed from the practice of promoting the occasion of his visit since his appointment as Provincial , Treas. ; II. Holland , Sec. ; E. S. Milnes, S.D.; D. E. Kershaw Grand Master, his reception , as may be supposed, was , j.D.; Assistant Pursuivant to the office of Pursuivant, and J. W. Watson , l.G. ; E. A. Moon , O.G. ; Arthur Preston , Yorkshire is always distin- has made two entirely fresh appointments. The sole a very hearty one. West Org. ; E. Dalby, Supt. of Wks. ; O. Schulz , J. F. Lutz, and H. Harrison Stwds, ; and object of this departure was guished for ' the large number of lodges which are , J. W. Monckman, P.AI., , we are authoritative ly P.P.G.D.C, D.C. Bro. H. Sutherst P.M., invariabl represented at Provincial Grand Lodge. On J. , was elected informed, to give Grand office to an additional brother, y as the Iod ge representative on the Provincial Charity Com- and it must not be regarded as anything in the nature this occasion , 73 out of 76 lod ges were so represented , mittee. Amongst the numerous visitors were Bros. W. C. O. Smith, I.P.M. Thos. Norfolk of a sli ht on the much respected brother and the attendance of individual members was greater ^74; , P.M. Goo, g , who during P.G.D.C ; Chas. Crabtree, P.M. Coo, P.P than on any previous occasion. .G.D. ; R. the past year has so admirably discharged, to the Kershaw, VV.M. 4,;y; VV. Jenkinson , I.P.M. 302 ; C entire satisfaction of everyone, the somewhat difficult Dean , VV.M. 1034; P. Carter, P.M. 1(148 ; John Cromack , W.M. 2330; A. Harrison , VV.M. Ed. Critchley, and onerous duties of the office. 1545; TReviews P.M. 1522; A. P. Rendcll , S.D. 794 ; and J. T. Last, VV.M. 2321. Apolog ies were received from a number of We must remind our readers—though the reminder *' P ICTORIAL B IRMINGHAM ." (Printed and Pubished influential brethren who were prevented from attending to do honour to the newly-installed VV.M. is hard ly called for—that the 106th Anniversary by J. L. Allday, Edmund-street. Price one shilling nett).— This is a small folio publication , intending to exhibit the The banquet was admirably served by Spink and Son, Festival of the Royal Masonic Institution lor Girls chief attractive features of this wonderfu l city, and, what Limited, and the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly will be held at Freemasons' Tavern, on Wednesday, is more, effectually carries cut the intention. Allday's honoured. During the evening Bro. Sutherst, Charity Representa- the pth May, under the presidency of Bro. the Earl of Guides are well known, have a large circulation, and may be trusted for their general accuracy and down to date tive, made an effective appeal to the lodge to generously Lathom , Pro Grand Master, and Prov. Grand Master character. Birmingham 250 years ago, and to-day make support the P.G.M. (Bro. Jackson) at the forthcoming of West Lancashire ; nor is there much doubt that very different pictures, but both are very suegestive and Boy s' School Festival. in such a publication. The old parts of the city under the auspices of so distinguished a Mason the necessary Lodge Acacia (No. 2321).—A meeting of this arc not neglected, the "Original Digbeth Tripe House," celebration will be a successful one. lodge was held at the Masonic Hall , Rawson-square, on coming in for its share of attention , and the churches have Thursday, the 5th inst. Iiro. J. T. Last, W.M., presided. full justice done them , for the architectural features of there was also present Bros. some particularly are well worthy oi reproduction. The John Niven , I.P.M.; Chas. The measure of success which will attend the pro- H. Ellis , S.W.j Saml. Robinson , j Wilson Watt by Chantrey, in Handsworth Church , J.W. Jos. , ceedings cannot statue of .James , P.M., P.P.G. Std. Br., Chap. ; S. A. Bailey, , of course, be forecast , but if it accords is well reproduced and so are some others. The character of P.M., I reas. ; E. Pearson Peterson , P.M., Sec ; |. Marlow with the tfforts of the executive to bring together a the city now and forty years ago, as respects statues has , S.D. ; R. Harland as J.D. ; A. K. Harris, l.G. ; II. Board of Stewards that shall be worthy of such a vastly altered. In 1S50, an Austrian visitor declared that Holmes T ler; and others. I'he " in thc town. Strange , y lodge was openet by the Chairman there was then " only one marble man VV.M., and the minute'-- of the previous lod , and, with those of the Stewards them- fault as the statue was ge, also a lodge to say , even that declaration was at of emergency, were dul y conlirmed. Bro. Bedford selves, to raise a large total of donations and subscrip- however that reproach has been removed. . was of hronse. Now, , passed to the becond Degree by the W.M., and Bro. tions, we shall not be far out in our reckoning if we Many of the structures are grand specimens of the Niven, I.P.M., then raised Bro. Bowler to the Sublime builders' ait, and illustrate how wondertully has the great prognosticate a result which will compare favour- Degree of a M.M. The ballots were taken in Sections A., centre of England extended of late years. The text makes B., and C. of the Lodge Benevolent Asscc' ably with the most successful of the Girls' School and for one shilling it is quite a ution in aid of most interesting reading, lhe .Masonic Institutions , when Iiro. A. S _ep hensjn record. We shall be disappointed if this brochure is not , P.M., festivals ever held—the Centenary being, of necessity, P.P.G.D.C ; J. li. Fearley , l.D. ; and John Harland , excepted. The Secretary, and those who work with seen almost everywhere. Stwd., were declared successful . lt was understood that the support of the lodge would be given this year to the him so dili gently, have already enlisted the support of " PROVINCE or N ORFOLK , FRHKMASONK ' C ALENDAR Royal Masonic Institution for Boys, the Prov . G. Master, close AND IREI 18 —This exceeding l handy, ably on 400 ladies and brethren , and , no doubt , this D 'TORV , 94-5." y Bro. VV. L. Jackson , M.I'., having arranged to preside and rigidly condensed annual , is a " little at number will be somewhat increased between now and compiled , the Annual t'estival in Jun... wonder," and must be exceedingly useful to the province. The lodge was closed , and the brethre n '¦!« appointed day. and adjourned to It is a genuine pocket (waiscoat pocket) edition , , the refreshment room , where the usual lojal and Masonic though a miniature issue contains a v ast amount of infor- , toasts were honoured , and a pleasant evening was spent. As to the manner in which the Bo_,rd is distributed mation. All the lod ges, chapters, and olher Masonic desctibfd and particularised and with such "'tween London and the Provinces we cannot furnish bodies are duly , CHEPS TO IF. any a manual at hand, all the main points in the history of all details at present. Both these sections of the the lodges, &c, in the Province of Norfolk are to be found StrigUil Lodge (No. 21S6).—A meeting of this *-raft , however, are well and numerously repre- carefull y detailed, arra n ged , and printed. The editor is thc Iodge was held on the 2Sth ult ., at the Masonic Hall, who also NeUon-street Bro. T. S. Varcn sented , and we are satisfied that both are preparing to Prov. Grand Secretary, Uro . G. VV. G. Barnard , , , VV.M., in the chair. The annually publishes model reports of the Prov. Grand minutes having been read and confirmed , Bro. Llewellyn, R've a good account of themselves and of the efforts they Lodge. W.M. elect, was presented and duly installed by Bro. J. I. Williams., P.M., assisted by Bro . Thos. Morgan , I.P.M. RHYMNEY. Almoner; Coffin , S.B. j Heinemann, S.B.j J. Read, elected and invested his officers Organist j and G. VV. Capell, Pursuivant. The VV.M., Bro . Llewellyn , St. David's Lodge (No. 2226).—The instal- , I.P.M. ; T. Edwards, After the transaction of some routine business, the sir as follows : Bro. Fred. C Williams lation of Bro. John Llewellyn as Worshipful Master of tha Llewellyn, Chap. ; knights ad journed to banquet at the Criterion . S.W. ; D. Bevan, J.W. ; Rev. D. J. above lodge took lace 'on Thursday, the 19th inst., in the Treas. : W. Llovd , p Roger W. Jones, P.M., P.P.G.S.B., presence of a large gathering. The 1 'ge room being too ' Sec ; B.R CPS , S.D. j |. T. Marks, P.M., P.P.G. Purst., small the St. Matthew's Church School was a gain lent for I.G. ; W. W. Jones, D.C ; , MilleU, J.D. ; Lewis L. Fine, the occasion. The following is a list of those present : Bros. W. j. Tong, Org. ; ant ) accepted IRtte D. B. Jones, and John Evans, Stwds. ; Fred. C Will'ams, P.G." Std. Br., W.M. ; W. Lloyd ancient and W. H. Fisher, Ty ler. Marks P.P.G. Purst., I.P.M. ; G. T. Evans, P.P.G.S., Bro. G. Turner at the Royal , Weymouth Chapter (No. 4).—At the usual The banquet was served by , S.VV. ; John Llewellyn , J.VV.; Rev. T. Theophilus, W.M., presiding. The usual meeting of this chapter, on the 19th instant, there were H otel, Bro. J. Llewellyn , Chap. ; Roger W. Jones, P.M., Treas. ; Thos. Edwards, songs and present, amongst others, Bro. G. P. Symes, M.W.S. j IU. loyal and Masonic toasts having been given , S.D Lewis L. Fine D.C ; T. 0 .; D. Bevan, j.D. ; , J. Bro. Sir R. N. Howard, 32 j 111. Bro. Zillwood Milledge recitations brought a pleasant day to a close. Millett I.G. ; D. B. Jones, Stwd. ; W. H. Fisher, Tyler; 0 , 30 ; Bros. H.T. George, P.M.W.S. j G. B. Welsford, D. F. Pritchard P.M.j Williams, P.M.j R. P. CROWLE. , J. J. P.M.W.S.; VV. E. Brymer. M.P., Jas. Lowe, Dr. Adams, Joh n Lewis, loh n Jones, Dr. William Kent Jones, Browning, and others. Bros. Sidney S. Milledge and the Isle of Axholme Lodge (No. 1482).—A S. Lewis, A. Jones, William J. Long, James Abbott, Rev. Earl of Portarlington were raised and perfected. Bro. T at the . meeting was held on Tuesday, the 17th instant , D. Llewellyn , Alfred Price, John Jenkins, E. H.Thomas, J. Fooks was obligated as Serving Brother, A letter of Masonic Hall, when there were present Bros. C. Fox, R. Jones, W. Hughes, J. Randall, Claud Stephenson. J. sympathy was ordered to be sent to the family of the late W.M. ; J. M. Behrendt , acting I.P.M. ; J. Faulkner. S.W.; Auretius, Alfred H. Stowell , Dr. Lewis. J. Powell, W. " 111. Bro. ?elly Hooper, 31°, whose decease had occurred H. L. Burtonshaw, P.P.G.0., J.W. ; J. Constable, Chap, j Harris, VV. J. Lewis, J. H. Philli ps J. Aish, G. Clement since the last meeting. 111. Bro. Sir R. N. Howard was J. F. Watson, Treas. ; R. VVood , P.P.G.S.B.. Sec. ; W. Davies, Rev. T. E. Davies, Rev. John Evans, Dr. John heartily congratulated on being admitted to the 32°. Bro. Pickering, S.D. ; VV. Chamberlain , D.C. ; VV. A. Wres- Evans; S. Sandbrook, P.M., W.M., D. E. Jones, P.M., J. Capt. Chaloner was elected M.W.S. for the ensuing year. T. Staniforth , P.G.W.; A. Macintosh l.G., L. Macintosh sell, I.G. j J. Franks, Steward ; M. Berry, Sec, , , J. H. The Soverei gn Princes, after the chapter, dined together, A. VV. Cundall , H. Hoe, W. S. Scholey, and G. Nay lor, Atkins, D. C. Connor, R. P. Rees, and H. Isaacs, all of under the genial presidency of Bro G. P. Symes, M.W.S. Tyler. Visitors : Bros. F. C. Lucop, 57, and J. W. Burton, no; R. Forsyth, P.M., W.M. 6S3 ; D. Morgan , 960 ; G. 2 50. Arthur Brown, VV.M., Thomas Morgan , P.G. Supt. Wks., Invicta Chapter (No. io).—A meeting was The lodge having been opened , Bro. A. W. Cundall was VV. H. Richards. P.M., P.P.A.frD.C , D. L. Davies, held at 33, Golden-square, on Friday, the 20th inst. At the raised to the Sublime Degree of a M.M., the VV.M. being P.G.S., S.W., W. Worth , J.W.J. L. Herbert, S.D., and request of III. Bro. G. Edwards, M.W.S., the chair was assisted in the work by Bros, Staniforth and Behrendt. S. J. David , Sec, all of 109S j and A. Williams, 1992 and taken by III. Bro. Baywater, 32°, for the purpose of per- Bro. Wood announced that the son of the late Bro. Harrison 23.5S. fecting two friends of his, Bros. Green and Whadcoat. The had been elected into the R.M.I.B. The Rev. J. W. Tyack ceremony was very effective, as might be expected from so having received an unanimous ballot as an initiate, the lodge skillful a worker in this Order. The other members present was closed. were III. Bros. H. Lovegrove, I.P.M.W.S.; Read Kopal Hrcft 0 J. , DIDSBURY. P.M.W.S.; G. Mickley, 31 , P.M.W.S. j J. Weston, Rev. Doric Lodge (No. 2359).—The regular meet- Lion and Lamb Chapter (No. 192).—A Dr. Fraser, Prelate, C. E. Keyser, and others, including the ing was held on Saturday, the 14th inst., at the Didsbury energetic Recorder, Bro. G. Powell. A banquet at the regular convocation of this chapter was held at the Cannon- Criterion followed. Hotel, when the following brethre n were present : Bros. street Hotel on Wednesday, the iSth inst. The chapter G. A. Myers, P.G.D. of C, W.M.j F. Stretch, S.W. j having been opened , the minutes of the last convocation Joh n Walker, Sec ; I , Laurisch, acting S.D. j Fredric were read and confirmed, and Comp. F. D. Rees Cope- Morgan, acting J.D.j J. Sharpies, I.G. j G. Metcalf; stick , P.Z., acting as M.E.Z., thereupon installed Comp. L. IRop al Hrft flDariners Clare Edgar Towell, P.M., CR. ; G. S. Smith, P.M., M. Banker as H., after which such of the officers as were P.G. Org., D.C. j C. Boddy, E. H. Baldwin , T. H. present were duly inducted into the different offices to CARDIFF. Norris, F. B. Ratchford , R. F. Jepson , J. J. Booth , E. which they were elected in October last, viz. : Comp. Geo. Passmore ' VV. Rowsell, J. Dearnerley, H. A. Kay, J. , Kenning, P.Z., Treas.; C. Arkell, P.Z., S.E. ; 'and T. St John s Lodge (No. 28).—The annual W. Barker, and A. Roberts. Cohu , P.Z., D.C. The following brethren, viz. : ¦ Bros. meeting and installation of this lodge—which is attached HARROGATE. T. VV. Fisher, S.W. j R. Sarson, J.VV. j Wm. Baker, to the Langley Mark Lodge—took place on Wednesday, and Jno. Wm. Clarke, all of the Lion and Lamb Lod the 1 Sth inst., at the Masonic Hall, Workington-place. IOOI). ge, Harrogate and Claro Lodge (No . No. 192 , were then balloted for, and afterwards passed The VV.C. elect, Bro. Henry Frazer, P.P.S.G.W., was duly —A Iodge of emeigc-ncy, was held on Wednesday, the 1 ith through the ceremony of exabation by Comp. F. D. Rees installed into the chair of N. by Bro. John Sheridan, P.P. irist., when Bro. Thomas Goodwill was raised to the Sublime Copestick, P.Z. Comp. Thomas Ewens Biddlecombe, ist S.G.W., in an impressive manner. The W.C. appointed Degree of M.M., the ceremony being most abl y performed A.S. 509, was also elected a joining member of the chapter and invested his officers as follows : Bros. John Sheridan , by Bro. A. Macnab VV.M., Bro. Davey, S.W., giving , J. , and three other brethren (also of the Lion and Lamb I.P.C.j James Coleman , P.P.S.G.D., S.W.j T. I'. the charge. On Friday, the 13th inst., the installation Lod ge) were proposed for exaltation in Jul y next by Comp. Kerman, J.W. j N. D. Marks, P.G.S.B. England, P.G. meeting- ivas held, the iollowmg beinr?' among these present: Geo. Kenning, P.Z., Treas., and seconded by Comp. C. Sec, Treas. and Scribe : S. Samuel Jones, S.D. j Walter Bros. A. Macnab VV. Davey, J. , VV.M. j S.W.j A. B. Arkell , S.E. The notice of motion given by the Treasurer : lames, J.D. j G. F. Green, Asst. Scribe j J. Jones, P.G. Booty, Chap, J.VV. j A. G. 1 lowson , P.M., j G. Thorn) s in , "That the sum of io guineas be contributed from the Org., D.C.; P. L. Atkinson , Guar. ; and Warder, Amos, P.M., Treas. j VV. P. Bell , Sec. j A. J. Spinks, S.D. ; funds of the chapter to the Royal Masonic Institution for Jenkins, Robert, and Beer, Stewards. _ The retiring and T. Linskill , j.D. ; W. Harrison Turner, l.G. ; E. J, Boy s, such sum to be placed on the list of the Steward Installing Commander, Bro. John Sheridan, was presented Seaborne Org. ; , , J. Wood and C. C. Trim . Stwds. ; F. Bro. Frank Reginald Kenning, representing the Lion and by Bro. N. D. Marks, on behalf of the brethren, with a D. Gass, D.C. j W . Child Tylerj II. Bungay, Asst , Lamb Lodge at the fc r thcoming festival," having been magnificent Past Commander's jewel, in recognition of the Tylerj R. H. Walters I.P.M. ; VV. T. Marshall , P.M. ; , duly seconded by Comp.-F. D. Rees Copestick P.Z., valuable services he had rendered the lodge since its resus- T. A. Marsh , P.M. ; T. Lawrenc P.M. ; Griffiths, , the , J. B. same was carried unanimously. This concluding the bus i citation th ree years ago. P.M. ; W. T. Goodwill H. Coxnn , - , W.P. Lawrence, ness of the evening, the chapter was closed. A. W. Lowe, Max Blume, P.P.G.O., P.J.W. 1001 ; J. E. Wilkinson, P.P.G.P. 1991 ; E. A. Robinson , ANNUA L SUPPER OP THE ROSE LOIHIK iqgi j J. Richardson , P.M. 1001 j Lodge, 406 j John Dyson, 'P.P.G D.C. 306 j John P. Dyson , 306 j VV. H. flDarfe HDasonr p OP INSTRUCTION, No. 1 G22. Garside, 2355 j William Towers, VV.M. 30(1 j J. F. Towers, J.VV. 306 j and William Cockerlyne, J.W_ 304. BARNSLEY. The annual supper was held at the Surrey Masonic The minutes of the last regular meeting and also of the Hall , Camberwell, S.E., on Saturday, the 31st ult., lod ge of emergency, were read and conlirmed, and , the Portal Lodge (No. 127). —A meeting of this under the able presidency of Bro. S. J. Derham, W. M. lodge was held at the Masonic Hall Treasure r's balance sheet being duly passed , the VV.M., , on Thursday, the 19th of the mother lodge, supported by Bros. F. Hilton , Bro. A. Macnab, at once prcceeded with the ceremony inst. The lodge was opened during thc temporary absence " J. P.M. : H. G. Martin , P.M ., Treas. ; T. Grummant , of installing his successor, Bro. VV. Davey. The beautiful of the VV.M., Bro. W. Senior, by Bro. E.J. Massie, P.M., P.M Sec. ; C. H. Stone, P.M., Asst. Sec ; Dawson , ritual of installatio n was treated by Bro . Macnab in a P.P.G.O., who was supported by Bros. C. Lingard, J.VV. ; ., manner that must leave a lasting impression on all the F. C. Drown , J.W. j J. VVood, M.O.j C. Jugden as ICI yne, Baird , Sparkes, Cass, Hooper, Channon , Rice, brethren who heard him. Bro . Davey invested his officers J.O.j I . H. Gration , P.M., P.G. Stwd., Treas. : B. Potter, Stunt, Salter, Salmon, Hayes, Choveaux, Barr , as follows : Bros. J. A. Macnab, I .P.M.j A. Ii. Booty, Smith, P.M.. Registrarj VV. R. Massie, P.M., P.P.G.O., Ballard , Jeffery, Pickett, Sobel , Porter, Orton , Wynne , S.VV . ; F. D. Gass, Chap. ; G. Thompson , P. M., Treas. ; Sec ; E. Billington , P.M., P.P.G.O., D.C ; J. H, Jones, Reap, Barns, Lewis, Ashley, Loader, P.M.; S, A. J. Spinks, Sec; T. Linskill , D.C ; E. J. Seaborne, Smith , J.D.; II. Johnson, Org . j Jugden and Lockwood, Hilton, Frank Williams, P.M. ; Voisey, P.M. ; Braik , S.D. j VV. Harrison Turner, J.D. ; J. Wood, l.G ; A. t-twdsj Rogers, Tyler j and C W. Fincken, P.M., and W. Vincent. Lowe Org. ; C. C. Trim P.P.G.O. Visitors : Bros. Joh n Barker, Dep. Prov. G.M., , , and 11. Coxon, Stwds. ; and After the excellent repast provided by Mrs. Venables, VV. Child and H. Bungay, Tylers. West Yorks. j J. Matthewman, Prov. G. Sec. ; M. the proprietress, the usual loyal and Masonic toasts Subsequently a banquet was held , at which all the loyal Dodsworth , W.M. 53 j J. A. Thornton , P.M. 110, and Masonic toasts were given and rcsnonded to. P.P.G.O.j S. Howden, P.M. noj A. Leach, W.M. were duly honoured. no j and Frank Massie, no. The lodge having Bro. J. LOADER , P.M., next stated it was his verj HULL. been opened and the minutes of the last regular lod ge read and con- pleasing duty to present the toast of "The President ," Installed Masters' Lodge (No. 2494).— lirmed j the Dep. Prov. G.M. entered and was saluted. which, he was confident , would be received with accla- The regular meeting of this lodge was held on the Gth inst. Letters of apology were read from Bro. C L, Mason Prov. mation , as no brother was more highly esteemed in at Freemasons ' Hall , Osborne-street. There were present G.M., ar.d many other brethren. The Treasurer's report the mother lodge than Bro. Derham, of which he was Bros. M. C. Peck , P.G. Std. Br Fng was read and approved , it being a very favourable one . land , P.G. Sec, , their worthy VV.M. Since his initiation he had been a W.M.j D. J. O'Donoghue, P.P.G.W., I.P.M. j VVm. and wis ordered to be entered on the minutes. Bro. very constant attendant at the Rose Lodge of Instruc- Tesseyman, P.P.G.S. of VV., S.VV. ; G. L. Shackles, Charles Lingard was then presented and installed by Iiro. which had enabled him to carry out his duties in P.P.G.D., J.W. j Col . H. Fa . cett-I'udsey, P.S.G.D., E. J. Massie, P.M. The W.M. having been saluted, he tion , Chap. j E. Corris, P.P.G. Reg., Treas. j T. B. Redlearn , appointed his officers as follows : Bro. C. F. Browne, S.W.j the lod ge to their satisfaction, and which redounded ol P.A.G.S., Sec j J. Bilson , P.M., S.D. ; Thomson Foley, J. Wood, J. W. j S Squire, M.O. ; A. Gration, S.O ; J. great credit. He (Bro. Loader) was proud of one P.P.G.S. of VV., J.D. ; R. Beevers, P.P.G.S. of VV., II. Smith .JJ.O. ; C. W. Fincken , P.M. Chap. ; J. H. his boys, as he initiated him, and he was worthy of his D.C ; A. E. Kessen , P.M., Org. ; A. King, P.P.G.D., Gration, P.M., Treas.; B. Smith , P.M., Reg. ; W. R. sire, being a most estimable Mason , and one doing his I.G. ; II. Preston , P.P.G.D., Tyler; M. Haberland , Massie, P.M.. Sec. ; C. Fox, S.D.; J. Overend , J.D. ; best to maintain the presti ge of the Rose Lodge. P.P.G.D. j T. T. Davis E. Billington P.M., D.C. ; H. , P.P.G. Std. Br. j R. R. Hawley, , Johnson , Org. j K rakaner, In rep ly, Bro. D ERHAM thanked the brethren most P.G. Reg. j W. C White,ide, P.P.G.D. ; J.W. Maso n , l.G. ; Sugden and Lockwood, Stwds. j and Rogers, heartily for such a kind reception of the toast so ably M.B., W.M. 1010; R. VV. Cooper, P.M. 1G05 ; and Ty ler. The Dep. Prov. G.M. then addressed the brethren , his dear old friend Bro. Loader in almost too others. The lodge ha\ing b:en opened , the minutes of the and thanked them for their salutations, and complimented put by , , last regular and subsequent lod ge of emergency were read the Installing Master on his work. llattering a manner. Certainly he had taken a deep and conlirmed . An interesting and fraternal communica- The lodge having been closed , the brethren adjourned to interest in the Rose Lodge of Instruction , and had re- tion was also read from Bro. G. W. Speth, Secre tary of the supper room , which was presided over by Bro. Charles ceived many kindnesses lrom the brethren, but of one the Quatuor Coronati Lodge, No. 2076, rep l y ing to the Lingard , and a very pleasant evening was spent. —their esteemed Bro. D. Rose,' Preceptor—he could telegram sent to that lodge when it met in March , on the not be too grateful. He was very sorry to announce same evening as this lodge. Ballots were successfully to the brethren that the doctor forbade him leaving taken for the admission of ei ght Past Masters as joining the house at night time, but the greatest sympathy was members, and other business was transacted. The W.M. IRm ofots ftemplai expressed toward him by the brethren on all sides, then delivered an opening address on " The Ohjects of accus- Masonic Research ," which elicited a very interesting dis- Shadwell Clerke Preceptory.— A meet. with the earnest desire that he would be in his Through cussion, and a general desire was expressed lor its publi- in? ot this prtceptory was held at 33, Golden-square, on tomed position of Preceptor of such a lodge. stated cation. An instructive letter was rec ived fro m Iiro. VV. J. Thursday, the 19th inst. At the request of the K.P., the the great kindness of Iiro. Rose, the President Hug han, convey ing some valuable opinions on lhe subject chair was taken by Sir Kni ght J. S. Cumberland , and he he had been enabled to carry out his duties with of the paper, the J.W. and Secret ,ry exhibited several peitirmid the ceiemmws in his usual sty le, for which he efficiency , ;md he trusted before leaving the chair to do curious anti que apions , and the VV.M. a copy of a painted obtained the hearty thanks of the members. I here was a credit to himself and entire satisfaction of the biethren. traring bosrd of an extinct ludge. heavy agenda , comprising the installation of Comps. Man- The toast of " Success to the Rose Lod ge of Instruc Five Past Masters were proposed as joining members, field , Guy, and Staley, as members oi the Order of the tion ," was next presented by Bro. D KKIIAM , remarking after which " Hearty good wishes " having been expressed Temple, and Sir Knight Geo. G egory was installed as E.P. , the valuable assistance that many brethren had obtained the lod ge was closed , and the brethre n adjourned to refresh- t he officers appointed were as follows : Sir Knig hts Dorman , In l'is ment, in the course of which a general Masonic conversation Constable; 11. P. Hay, Marshal ; Scurroh, Treasurer j from it, through the ability of Bro. Q. Rose. Grummant , ensued , the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were observed, I-I . Lovegrove, Registrar j N. Goodchild , Prelate j J. J. absence he would ask Bros. Martin , Treas. ; and an agreeable evening was spent, Pakes, Sub-Marshal ; A. S. Bevan, C. of G,; Liversedge, Sec ; and Stone, Asst, Sec, to respond. Bro. MARTIN thanked all for the trust resposed in doing with him as you would that he, under similar The minutes of the previous convocation were read and him , and assured thebrethren that the funds so long as circumstances, should do it unto you ; and to yourself conlirmed. The ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed, he was entrusted with them should be rightly expended . by never doing anything of which you need be Comp, Chapman personating the candidate. Comp. Bro. G RUMMANT stated that it was the 13th time ashamed , ever remembering that His all-seeing eye Grummant was elected M.E.Z. ' for the .next meeting. had had the privilege of responding to the toast. Comp. Chapman, Addiscombe Chapter, was elected a he beholds you , and that He is always watching and caring joining member. It was decided to hold a supper deep ly regretted the absence of Bro. Rose and he for you , and a He , . I trust that you in after years will, after committee was elected to undertake the matter. The Was confident all had his well-being at heart. He living a good and well spent life, be able to look back chapter was then closed. would weary the brethren with a few statistics. The with pleasure to the few happy moments you spent lodge had 47 meetings, with an average of about 27 for " as boys " in a Masonic lodge, and that the presenta- year. One great feature was the deep interest the the tion of this grand old Work will influence your whole THE PALACE HOTEL, HASTINGS. Past Masters took in thelodge of instruction, showing career in life. a good average each meeting. One other point was The evolution of the English hotel goes on apace he would , that give notice of motion to support their the latest development being the Palace Hotel at President (who was standing Steward for the Boys' ©lit portrait (Bailers of TKHorsbipful Hastings, which, from a condition which scarcely bore Festival) with five guineas to be placed on his list /roasters. out the suitability of its name, has been transformed from the lodge funds. by Messrs. Sp iers and Pond into a veritable palace. Bro. STO.VE, P.M., also heartily responded. Situated on the White Rock , directly facing what has The toast of " The Visitors " was ably responded to been aptly termed the peerless pier, this structure has by Bros. M ORRIS, and WVNNE , P.M. all the advantages of site and attractive surroundings The evening was enlivened by some excellent music that could be desired ; in fact, its position may be said from Bros. Derham (flautist), Choveaux (pianist) , Stone, to be unrivalled. Stunt , Salmon, Ballard, Barr, Salter, Grummant The terrace and balconies around each of the live (reciter) , Potter (reciter) , Braik, and Williams. Bro. floors afford extensive views of ever-changing scenes, Choveaux ably presided at the piano. and especially of the remarkable and interesting sight of the immense volumes of water thrown high into the air at hi h tide, when strong south-westerl EAST LANCASHIRE SYSTEMATIC g y winds pre- MASONIC vail. In the winter the lower terrace will be enclosed ED UCATIONAL AND BENEVOLENT with glass, and heated by hot water pipes. In addition INSTITUTION. to the shelter afforded by these structures, so welcome to invalids and delicate persons, they play a most im- The half-yearly meeting of the General Committee portant part in the design of the hotel. The building compiises, on the ground floor of this Institution was held in the Freemasons' Hall , , a Manchester, on Friday, the 20th inst. Bro. 1. H. spacious reception hall , with passenger lift to all floors ; a grill Sillitoe, Chairman of the Committee, presided , and -room and restaurant communicating with the was supported by Bros. J. T. Newbold , Vice-Chairman ; entrance hall, but having a separate entrance for those VVm. Jaffrey, Treas. ; Jas. Heelis, Hon. Sec. ; James who who are not inmates ; a commodious bar and buffet Newton , Sec ; John Chadwick , Prov. G. Sec, and ; and a spacious billiard room in the rear with about 100 representatives of lodges. The agenda was two tables. exceptionally heavy. The decorations throughout are of a sumptuous, The minutes of the previous half-yearl y meeting, as expensive and uni que character, each room or suite of well as those of the various Sub-Committees, were rooms affording both a contrast and a similarity to the read and confirmed. Bro. H. Sillitoe was re-elected other. J. All the furniture fittings Chairman , and Bro. J. T. Newbold , Vice-Chairman. , , ornaments, and decora- The Election Committee, and Relief , and Education tions are of elegant and luxurious designs, especiall y Boards were appointed. Petitions were afterwards adapted to each room , and also to ensure the comfort and well-being of the guest. presented for the education of six children , which , after considerable discussion as to the eligibility of two Throughout the hotel gas, as an illuminant , is entirel y of them , the candidates were all adopted , and referred dispensed with. The proprietors have, at a cost of to the Education Board. BRO. WALTER CAUGHEY FOX, some thousands of pounds, effected their own installa- tion of the electric li ht and every There were four app licants for the annuity of £26 18° P.M. 1260 g , room , corridor , and , , passage is so lighted. per annum each , all of whom were placed upon the W.M. of the St. Leonard's Lodge, No. 2263, Institution , thus avoiding a contested election. The hotel was opened to the public on Saturday- At the close of the general meeting, the Educational Whose portrait we give, was initiated in the John last, when Messrs. Spiers and Pond entertained a large Board met to consider the six cases referred to them Hervey Lodge, No. 1260, London , April , 9th , 1884 ; number of gentlemen , both strangers and residents, , the latter including the deputy Mayor of Hastings and and granted annual amounts, varying from £g to .£12, he served in the various offices leading to the chair, to each of the candidates for education and clothing. and was installed W.M. in A pril , 1802 ; lounder and other prominent officials , to a dinner in the large first Junior Deacon St. Leonard s Lodge, No. 2263 banqueting hall, at which the senior director of the Sheffield , Jul y 21st, 1888, served the various offices lead- firm , Mr. A. Leon , presided. The usual monthly meeting of the Relief and Educa- ing to the chair , and was installed W.M. in 1S93 ; he tion Board was held on Tuesday, the 17th inst., at the was exalted into Royal Arch Masonry, in 1887, in the Freemasons' Hall , Manchester. Bro. J. H. Sillitoe Paradise Chapter, No. 139, Sheffield , and was also a ©bituar p presided , and there were also present : Bros. J. T. joining companion of the Loyalty Chapter, No. 1239, Newbold , Vice-Chairman ; James Newton , Secretary ; Sheffield , in 1SS9, and the John Hervey Chapter, No. E. G. Harwood , T.J. Hooper, James Andrew BRO. SHERIFF BURT. , James 1260, London , in 1893; he was advanced in the Mark Kershaw, F. W. Lean, C. D. Cheetham, J. Smethurst, Master Mason 's Degree, in 1887, in the Britannia Lodge, Bro. George Burt, J.P., the head of the firm of E. Williams, E. Halliwell , J. W. Abbott, C. E. Colling- No. in which lod ge he is now holding the office of Mowlem Burt and Co., the well-known builders and wood S3, , Fritz Reiss, J. L. Hine, M. Thomas, N. Secretary ; he was installed in the De Furnival Pre- contractors, died suddenly of heart disease at his Nicholson , and D. Radcliffe. ceptory, No. 66, of Kni ghts Templar, on February 24th , residence, Purbeck House, Swanage, on Wednesday, Three petitions for relief were presented, one being and holds the office of Recorder, and is a P.P.G. and 1888, the iSth inst., in his 79th year. The deceased gentle- refused , and the other two were granted ^20 £10 2nd Aide-de-Camp of West Yorkshire ; perfected in respectively. A petition was presented for a grant to the Talbot Chapter, Rose Croix, No. 16, in 1890, in man served the office of Sheriff of London and pay the apprenticeshi p fee of an ex-pup il of the Boys' he holds the office of Recorder; Mem- Middlesex in 1878, and was a magistrate for London , was which chapter School, London. The sum of ^20 voted towards ber of the Correspondence Circle of the Quatuor Coro- Westminster, Middlesex , and Dorset. He was also the amount required. nati Lodge since 1891; Secretary and Treasurer of the one of her majesty's Lieutenants for the City, and Britannia Lodge of Instruction from 1891 to 1893 ; member and Past Master of several of the livery served seven Stewardshi ps for the Charities : PRESENTATION TO he has guilds. His firm have executed many important LEWISES. twice for the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution for works twice for the Royal Masonic Institu- throughout London , and until recently, when ill- Aged Freemasons, him to rest At a meeting of the Hengist Lodge, a very un- and three times for the Mark Benevolent health obli ged , Bro. Burt was assiduous in common and interesting ceremony tion for Boys, the personal conduct of their extensive operations. took place, on the Fund Charities. 1 ith inst., viz., the presentation of a handsome volume of In the position of Sheriff , Bro. Burt displayed an the Sacred Law to four Lewises or sons of Freemasons, amount of liberality which was as well timed and well by Bro. Dr. W. R. Thomas, P.M., P. P.S.G.D. West placed as it was spontaneous and hearty. At a later Vorks. Each of the boys recently carried the Bible in Io&ge0 an& Cha pters of date he was appointed to the Court of Lieutenancy, and a procession of Freemasons at the laying of the founda- afterwards placed upon the Commission of the Peace tion stone of St. John's Church , Boscombe. In present- 3nstruction. for Middlesex , Westminster, and Dorset. As a ing the volumes, the Worshi pful Master said: Master liveryman and one who was most earnest in his efforts \ ye, Master Preston , and Master Hawker, you are ISLINGTON LODGE (No. 1471).—The usual weekly to make the minor guilds practical factors in the trade sons of respected and worth meeting was held on Tuesday, the 1 7th inst., at the from which they derive their name, the deceased y Freemasons, and as such hbury, when there were present Bros. will you were lately permitted to take part in a procession Cock Tavern , Hig always be remembered with sincere regard and affec- when R. P. U pton , W.M .: G. T. Peall , S.W. j J. T. engaged in a sacred and holy work. You had Frost, J.W.; ]. W. Clarke, Acting Preceptor; CM. tion. As a staunch supporter of City Charities the the honour of conveying the volume of the Sacred Coxon, P.M., "Prov. G.D. Herts, and J. Duncan, P.M., memory of Bro. Burt will always be kept green , and in I-aw to its new resting place at Boscombe, where an Sers. j H.J. Kimbell , sen.. S.D. ; W.'Rapley, J.D. j R. this connection it may be mentioned that on an occa - edifice is being raised, in which the words contained Eddie, l.G. ; G. Yexlev. II. Dove, R. Loomes, j. Petch , sion when he presided at the Royal Society of St. "i that Sacred Volume will be preached for many, P.M., P.P.G. Std. Br. Herts; M.T.Tuck, P.M., P.P.G. Anne's Asylum the subscri ption list beat any previous many years, and to generations yet unborn. In com- S.B. Essex ; and Milton Smith. record. He served for some years as almoner of Christ 's memoration of the interesting event it was decided by The lodge was opened in due form, and the minutes Hospital. Bro. Burt , in the midst of his gigantic •he Provincial Grand Lodge that a copy of the Bible read and conlirmed. The ceremany of initiation was then business operations, found time to take a somewhat should rehearsed Bro. Loomrs being the candidate. The lodge be presented to each one of you. You are was opened in the Second Degree, when Bro. Yexley active interest in Freemasonry . He materially assisted Lewises. The word Lewis denotes strength , and to answered the questions leading to the Third Degree and in founding the John Mowlem Lodge at Swanage, Masons, the son of a Alason. As a Lewis it is the was entrusted. Ihe lodge was called off and on. The and in 1879 was appointed to Grand office—that dut y of each one of you to honour your fathers and lodge was opened in the Third Depree and the ceremony of of Assistant Grand Director of Ceremonies. The mothers, to ofhel p them , if necessary, to bear the heat raising rehearsed , Bro. Yexley being the candidate. Bro. deceased , who survived his wife, leaves two sons and ^nd burden the day, and to assist in rendering their Peall was elected W.M. for the ensuing week, and two daughters, one of whom was married to Bro. Col. declining years happy and comfortable. As the appointed his officers in rotation. The lodse was then T. Davies Sewell, both ofthe former are members of the Worshipful Master of the oldest Lodge in Bourne- closed. firm , and Mr. John Mowlem Burt is the Immediate mouth , I have the pleasure of presenting to each one STA R CHAPTER (No. 1275). — The usual weekly Past Master of the Loriners' Company. The funera l °f you a copy of the Holy Bible, and I trust that it meetingof the above was held at the Stirling Castle Hotel, took place on Wednesday at Kensal Green, the first will be your constant companion through life. By it Church-street , Camberwell, on Friday, the 20th inst., portion of the service being read at the parish church when there were present: Comps. Banr.ister, M.E.Z. ; you will be taught your duty to God , to your neighbour , at Swanage. The mourners were restricted to the and to Grummant, H.j Lewis, J. j F. Hilton , P.Z., Preceptor j yourself—to God by never mentioning His C H. Stone, S.E.j Mayo, S.N.j Barr, P.S. ; Hill, members of the family. The Acting Master (Bro. ".. "awe save with that awe and reverence which are due G. Wood , CC), and a deputation from the Ship- r Philli ps, Chapman, Cure ton, North , Eckersall , and Night- om the creature to his Creator; to your neighbour by ingale. wright's Company were present on the sad occasion. We learn that with a view of clearing the d»Ht on the Lord Brassey will preside at the Festival Dinner of the Masonic Hall at Torquay a Masonic bal l will shortly take Cabdrivers' Benevolent Association, to be held at the place. Whitehall Rooms, Hotel Metropole, on July gth next. c The Duchpss of York visited the pardons o the Roval The annual dinner of the Trinity College, Dublin, Botanic Society in the Regent's Park on Thursday graduates resident in England will take place this year at afternoon. the Cafe Moniro on May gth, with the Hon. Mr. Justice j ^ffi^H ^O^^ The Duke of York, attended by the Hon. Derek Keppel , Collins in the chair. dined on Thursday evening with the Earl of Rosebery at VVe learn with regret of the death, from the results of an It is proposed to erect a Masonic Hall in Langholm. his lordshi p's residence in Berkeley-squire. accident, of Mr. J. A. Raemakers, the well-known sculptor, Bro. Alfred C. Goodinge has been elected Worshipful Genenl his Royal Hi ghness the Duke of Connuiht has whose latest work, a bust of Bro. Sir John Monckton, was Master of the Keystone Lodge, No. 3, of Mirk Master returned from leave, and again assumed command of the unveiled at the Mansion House only so recently as last Masons. Aldershot Division , which h is been held during his absence Tuesday. Deceased on Thursday had a fall at his residence, Maida Vale fracturing his arm so F " Ought Young Men to become Freemasons?" is the by Major-General Sir Baker Russell. in Warwick-road, , severely that he died during the night from shock to the subject of a prize essay invited from the readers of a local At the inauguration of the Tivoli Lodg^ of Instruction at Scotch system. He was only in his 63rd year. monthly. the Frascati Restaurant, on Monday, Bro. James Terry, in aid of the Hungarian Associa- We are asked to state that the Langton Lodg i of In- P.G.S.B.. and Sec ti the R.M.B L, rehearsed the cere- The Hungarian Ball, struction has now discontinued its weekl until monies of consecration and installati in. tion of Benevolence, will take place at the Portman Rooms y meetings prox. Among the patrons who Thursday, nth October next. on Thursday, the 31st have The annual meeting of the Provincial Grand M ark Lod ge promised to be present are his Highness the Duke of Teck, Bro. T. Bowden-Green , the Secretary of the National of West Yorkshire will be held on VVednesday next, the his Excellency the Austro-Hungarian Ambassador and Thrift Society, has been elected Warden of the Yeomanry 2nd prox., at the Masonic Hall , St. Joh n's-place, Halifax, Countess Deyn, the Italian Ambassador and Countess of the Ironmongers' Company for 1894-95. under the banner of Fearnley Lodge, NJ. 5S. Tornielli, and the Turkish Ambassador. Tuesday, the ist May, has been appointed for the recep. Bro. Sir Augustus Harris. P.G. Treas. , has received a It is a curious and, in a sense, unexplainable fact that, tion of works of Art intended for the Summer Exhibi'ion letter from General Sir H*nry Ponsnnby. dated from taking the interest on capital expenditure into account, (the 32nd ) of the 19th Century Art Society, at the Conduit- Coburg, stating that her Mijesty will graciously take her nothing approaching an equilibrium between telegraph street Galleries. An Art Union (under the sanction of the box for the forthcoming op :ra season at Covent-garden. revenue and expenditure has been attained since the deci- Board of Trade) will be held during this Exhibition. sion to prepare for the introduction of sixpenny telegrams Saturday, the |2ist prox., is the dav fixed for the annual The sudden death is announced of Bro. W. Faulks, of was taken. The department attribute the continued dinner at the Freemasons' Tavern of " Cornidimen resident deficiency to the general improvement that has taken place the Covent Garden Lodge and Chapter, No. 1614, an old in London." Bro. E. Dale having resigned the secretary- of St. ' in the wages of the telegraphists, to the depression in trade, parishioner James s, Piccadilly, and also well known ship of the sn ciety, Bro. George Lory, of 16, Myddelton- in the neighbourhood of Hyde Park. He passed away and to the competition of telephones. road, Bowes Park, has been appointed to succeed him. peacefully on Friday, the 19th inst., and was interred at An exhibition of the work s of past and present students Paddington Cemetery on the 23rd inst. Bro. Faulks was A slight chan ge has been made in the arrangements for of the City and Guilds of London Schcol of Techn:cal Art, greatly respected by all who knew him. The Covent the Queen 's arrival in the Thames to-morrow (Saturday) established in Kennington Park-road in 1S79, will be held Garden Lodge and Chapter sent a beautifu l wreath with afternoon , which will he rather earlier than was anticipated. in the hall of the Skinners' Company, Doivgate-hill, from " their deep sympathy and condolence." The Royal yacht Victor! i and Albert left Portsmouth at an May 1st to May gth . The exhibition will include works of Mrs. M ary Lease, of Kansas, one of the best known of early hour on Thursday morning, accompanied by the sculpture, modelling, engraving, dra ving, painting, design, America's female faddists, is now in Chicago riding her Royal yacht Osborne and the cruisers Aurora and house decoration, wood engraving, &c, and amongst other Melampus for Flushing, to convey her Majesty to England. students of the school who will contribute arc Miss latest hobby—Freemasonry. " I am here," she : told a , past local reporter, " to organise a Masonic order for women. Barlow, Mr. Harry Bates, A.R.A., Mr. George Frampton, At the opening of the bazaar in aid of the Manchester A.R.A.,Mr. W. G. John, and Mr. F. W. Pomeroy. I have decided that the Misonic order has been of such Southern Hospit»l in the new Melical School at Owens ivonderful benefit to men, so wonderfully uplifting and College, on Thursday afternoon , Mr. Duncan Mitheson At Madame Patti s private theatre at Craig y Nos educational, that it is certainly a pity to deprive women of announced thit the trustees of the David Lewisbequesthad Castle, on Thursday, a large party of visitors attended a its benefits. 1 do not propose to organise anything antago- made them the magnificent off :r of £70 000 under certain matinee performance of a ballet d' actio n entitled nistic to the present Masonic order, but the organisation conditions of amalga-niti in between the Southern and the " Fidelity," arranged by Mr. Halley, under whose per- will be made in such a manner that they will co-operate St. Mary's Hospitals. Thanks to this tlvy would soon be sonal direction, with full orchestral band, the representation with us and approve of it. I wish to organise here first, in a position to build a maternity hospital and a general was given. Madame Patti app eared in the character of Alary and then in New York and the other principal cities."— hospital for women and children. Ashton, a singer, and sang " The Last Rose of Summer." Evening News. A striking effect was obtained in the third act by the new T HE L ATE BRO . BRACKSTONE BAKER .—The first A great change has come over the relations between : organ, just erected at the back of the stage, and also a line meeting of the Anglo-American Lodge, No. 2iqt , s nce peal of bells. Freemasons and the females, and it seems they are likely, the death of its first Worshipful Master, Bro. Brackstone ere Ion?, to be allowed to becom e members of the Craft, Baker, took plac* on the 17th inst. The lod .'e was in Bro. Sir Gainsford Bruce presided, on Thursday, at the also to be full y initiated into all the mysteries. This we mourning, and the following res ilution , pr >oosed by Bro. first annual dinner of the Norwegian Club, held at the shall believe when we see it being done, see them in their F. Kedge, P.M., was passed : "This lodge desires to Grand Hotel, Charing-cross. The Club has just been aprons, sitting side by side with us j till then, having no record on its minutes their extreme grief at the death of fotmed for the association of persons who have travelled, oc prejudice, we—er—wish—er—them all well. It was only Bro. Brackstone Baker, P.G.D., P.M., and founder of this are otherwise interested in Norway, and its objects were the other day that a lady was selected to lay the foundation- lodge, and that the Secretary he instructed to send a copy described on that occasion in speeches by the Chairman, stone of a new hall in the South-west of England j and, on of this resolution to his family." Mr. W. H. Macnamara, Mr. Ralph Neville, Q.C, M.P. ; Saturday, the Gallery Lodge, which may be considered the the Rev. T. B. Willson (the Hon.JSecretary), and others. centre of literary Freemasonry, gave what is called a The relations between British Freemasons and those of Music was provided by the Scandinavian Quartette and " Ladies' Night" at Anderton 's Hjtel. Wives, aunts, other countries have hitherto not been of a very intimate other artistes. sisters, and cousins were entertained sumptuously, bit they character. Abroad, the Brotherhood is frequently political in its aims, whereas in this kingdom politics form ' no part M AY H ORSE SHOW AT I SLINGTON .—The directors ol ungratefully clamoured for more, asked for some of the the Royal Agricultural Hall Company, who have this year mysteries. The gentleman who is the keeper of the of the Masonic creed and practice. The difference has naturally militated against a close association. Now, how- again combined with the English Horse Show Society, are dungeon and of the instruments of torture, apologised for offering upwards of jfiooo in prizes for hunters, hacks, having left the key at home.—Court Journxl, April 2tst. ever, that the Prince of Wales has consented to become an honorary member of the St. John's Lodge of Freemasons ponies, hackney stallions, single and double harness horses, A case a ffecting a large number of Freemasons through- of Gotha, an exception will , ot course, be made as regards and tandems. There will be several novice classes, both out the country came before Judge French at Bow County the Masonic lodges in the Duke of Edinburgh's principality. ridmg and driving, for animals that have not before won Court on Monday, when ICrskine and Co., publishers, of Moreover, as the Prince of Wales seems lo have expressed prizes over the value of £5 in the show ring. The invari- Birmingham, sued John V. Rockley, music publisher, The a hope that there may be a closer personal contact between ably popular leaping competitions will be repeated, includ- ing new classes for the best timber and wall jumpers also the Grove, Stratford, for £5 5s. for a " History of Free, British and German Freemasons, the friendly i nterchange , masonry."—Mr. Tumour appeared for the plaintiffs, and will be probably extended to the whole of Germany.— trotting displays of the hackney stallions. The entries and Mr. Abinger for the defendant.—Mr. Abinger said that Newcastle Chronicle. close on Monday, the 30th instant, and the show opens on May 17th. the case affected several thousand others throughout the The Evening News of Wednesday has the following : country, and had alread been before the Court in March OSID ESTIMONIAL TO A ENTISH REEMASON. y It is to be hoped that the investiture to-night of Mr. Alder- PROI' T K F last, when it was adjourned till that day for plaintiffs to man Dimsdale as Grand Treasurer of Freemasons will cool —The proposal to present a suitable testimonial to Bro. produce their contract note. He was prepared to argue the heat which has not yet died out over the late contest for Alfred Spencer, ex-Mayor of Maidstone, is being taken up that on the terms of contract the " History of Free- this coveted position on the Craft. The Grand Treasurer very heartily. The proposal has b een placed before the " bjok. masonry was to be a new As a matter of fact, it is the only officer elected by the members of the Grand Masons of Kent by Earl Amherst, chairman of the com- was nothing but a rechauffe of an old book issued in 18S6. S Lodge; all the rest are appointed by the Grand Master, the mittee. The subscriptions from lodges are limited to £i 3 '> —H. Christopher Poole, plaintiffs' traveller, was then called Prince of Wales. In the triangular dud fought a short and from individual members to £1 is. The form the and gave evidence as to the signing of the agreement.— yet, time back between Brother Dimsdale and Brother Stiles, testimonial will take is, of course, not decided upon Mr. Erskine, the publisher, was called and gave evidence , Manager of Eley's Cartridge Works, and Brother Hudson, and probably the recipient will be consulted before the that the book was not completed at the time the orders were ol Brighton , a good deal of incrimination went about. committee make any selection. The presentation is pro- signed. There were many new plates in this edition.— That should be forgotten now, for Alderman Dimsdale is a posed to be made at the next Provincial Grand Festival at After hearing the evidence of defendant , Judge French model Grand Treasurer. An old Etonian and schoolfellow Canterbury in the summer. said it was clear plaintiffs were entitled to recover the of Lord Rosebery and Lord Randol ph Churchill and a host Duchess ol amount of their claim. He woul d ive plaintiffs costs on The Queen, who was accompanied by the g of men well known in Church and State, he is head of the near the highest County Court scale. Coburg and Princess Henry of Battenberg, witnessed, great banking firm in Cornhiil »ith which the late Sir Rosenau , on Thursday, a series of manoeuvres executed by A F REEMASON s Goi.iiK.N W EIJIOING .—At the meeting R obert Fowler, M.P., was so long associat.d. the squadron of the Queen of England's Own Regiment ol of the Lodge of Israel , No. 1502 , at the Masonic Hall, The second annual meeting of the New North Lind >n Dragoon Guard s, which formed her Majesty 's guard of Liverpool, on Monday, the iGth inst., the " father " of the Philanthrop ic Society was held at the B id poi t Arms honour at the recent Royal Wedding. At the conclusion of Bro. Ral h Robinson , P.M., P.P.G. Registrar, was , Brid- men lod ge, p port-place, Hoxton , for the purpose of considering the the manoeuvres, which were brilliantl y executed, both presented with a beautifull y illuminated address, stating : balance-sheet for the past year and electing the officers an.-l and horses displaying remarkable steadiness, the Oueen "We, the Worship ful Masters , Past Masters, Wardens, committee for the ensuing year. The Piesident expressed her thanks to Lieutenant-Colonel von dem Knese- and Brethren of the Lodge of Israel of Antient , Bro. W. Officers, Ofield , in his opening address, congratulat-d the members beck, the commander. Her Majesty afterwards proceeded Free and Accepted Masons, being No. 1502 on the roll of to the Palace of Rosenau , where she took tea in company upon another and more successful year. U pon referring to also the Grand Lodge of England, desire to add our congratula- the balance-sheet the members would Unci that they had with most of the other Royal guests, who had been , in that it hath tions to those of your numerous friends been able to distribute 1 000 cwt. of coal spectators of the review. The Diagoon officers were like- pleased the Great Architect of the Universe, of His un- , 1327 quartern loaves of bread, and grocery tickets, a very consider- wise invited to be present. bounded wisdom and goodness, to bring you, the iirst S75 able advance up in the previous year, and he considered the at la^S Master of the lodge, full of years and honours, to the happy Amongst all the reci pients of Masonic honours result very satisfactory on the whole, taking into considera- night's Grand Masonic Festival there was no one more celebration of the 50th anniversary of your wedding day. tion that there had been a falling off in donations , That this blessed bond of union may long remnn unbroken , although popular than the President of thc Board of Benevolence he was pleased to siy that had been c mnterbilanced b who is the earnest prayer of your brethren in the Craft. With y Bro. Robert Grey. Bro. Grey is the first Freemason the collecting boxes, which had brought in a total of by fraternal greeting-, signed on behalt of the brethren , VV. £44. has held this imgurtant office , which was created in iSSti The collecting of the boxes, &c., had all been done witnout and W. Mellor , W.M. ; VV. Binks, S.W. j U. Neville the Grand Master, thc Prince of VVales, with a special J. J. , any cost to the society, :he whole of the offices bcin President j Henry Gabriel, Treasurer ; Barnard Levy, Sec- * sio-nilicant command on H.R.H.'s cart that the J.W. honorary, and it shows that the officers work well together Lodge retary ." The W.M., B.-o. VV. VV. Mellor, tendered the of the Board of Benevolence should hold in Grand with the one obiect , viz., securing a maximum result at a the pride of precedence Bro. Grey possesses. For he is a lodge's tribute with personal mead of gratitude for Bro. was ' minimum cost. A hearty vo.e ot thanks to the Chairman Past Master of the Prince of Wales's Lodge, and Robinson s labours for the good of the lodge. Bro. S. J. terminated the proceedings. ht Henochsberg, the senior P.M. present also referred to the specially deputed by him to initiate the Duke of Connaug , at the services rendered since the foundation of the lodge by the Too much stress can lot be laid on tlie fact thai j,j ihe whirl of into Masonry. How he was received by the Prince unnatura l excitement , anil in the struggle for exigence in this Prince's installation at the Albert Hall is now matter 0 honoured guest of the evening, who was respected as a generation , no attrition whatever is vouch;, led lo signs ol ruler ot the Craft throughout the Province of West Lan- the most history, but beyond all the outward and visible ordinary rules of health . When Ihe muscles licronic relaxed , worker in cashire. The work accomplished by Bro, Robinson was Masonic rank, he is best known as an earnest the nerves over-sensitive and delicatel y strung, and the Ncxs. worthy of a more substantial recognition , but the unobstru- brain wearies at t e slightest task , these symptoms ae part of that truly Masonic work of Charity. — Evening sive life of Bro. and Mrs. Robinson preclud d more marked Nature s warning that the delicate or>_;ani-ni 01 the human frame Twelfth Annual Edition of Explanatory Book, sent acknowledgment to its first Master. Bro. Robinson feelingly is out r.f gear. In most cases a gentle stimulant and imhl gratis and post free, gives reliable information how to make restorative is all that is required to i.npirt Ire-h vitality t. ths responded. His wife and he would ever prize the gift , and ' money quickly by Stocks and Shares. Hig hest and low**' jideJ nerves , and it is a wcll-khown tact that a lew doses ol Stock- he would work in the future as he had in the past for the Holloway 's I'ilis work wonders and re-tore thc hist t.ncol t 'le prices for past years.—Address, G. Evans and Co., welfare of the lodge. ervons system. brokers, n, Poultry, London , E.C. 1 ) WEDNESDAY, MAY 9. LODGES AND C HAPTERS OF I NSTRUCTION . ..eoNin MEETINGS (Metro politan ' FESTIVAL OF THE ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION Albion , Swan s Nest , Great Swan-alley, E.C , at ). Saturday, May 12, 1894. All Saints lar For the week ending FOR GIRLS. , Town Hall , Pop , at 7.30. Beacontree , Green Man , Leytonstone , at 8. Committee Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , at 4. . SATURDAY, MAY J. Clapton , Great Eastern Hotel , Liverpool-street , E.G., at 7. Crusaders Northampton Arms , Goswell-road , at 8.30. C RAFT L ODOKS . C RAFT LODGES . , Earl of Carnarvon Kensington-park Hotel ' p and Turtle Tavern . Fidelity, Freemasons ' Hall. , , Lancaster-road , ct Thom as s, Shi 3, Notting-hill at 8. > Andert on ' s Hotel . 13, Union Waterloo , Freemasons ' Hall , Plumstead. , U' pj'ierv, Earl of Zetland , Royal Edward Hotel , Triangle , Hackney, at Bennett , Surrey Masonic Hal l. 15, Ke t , Freemasons ' Hall. 7. ' ?' ' cu-rndale Emulation , Freemasons ' Hall , at 6. Ilf"' Regent 's Park , York and Albany Hotel . 7hi , Merchant Navy, Silver Tavern , Limehouse. Hotel Greyhound. Eup hrates , Green Man , Mansell-street , Whitechapel , E., at 8. • DOKE AND C HAPTERS or I NSTRUCTION . Sao, Lily Lod ge of Richmond , "" ' L & * Hall. Gavel Club , Freemasons ' Tavern , at 8. Camberwe ll New-road at 7.30. 1629, United , Freemasons _,_!« Palace , Station Hotel, , Fenchureh-street. Henley, Three Crowns , North Woolwich , at 8. Alt**? ";* Ham mersmith , at 7.30 . 1803, Cornhiil , London Tavern , Wind sor C»«tle Hot., King-st.. Alliance Guildhall Tavern . Kennington , Horns Tavern , Kennington Park , S.E., at 8. Cn i»*'" i Paragon-road , Hackney, 1827, , ' Arms onnaui!h t , The Lo d Stanley, 86 Honor Oak White Swan Deptford Lewis , Fishmongers , Hi gh-street , Wood Green , at 7.30, 19 , , , . 306 v' .a Grafton Blanchard ' s Resta urant. Loyalty, Private Rooms , , Mare-street , Hackney, at 8. 1 Birough , S.E., at 8. 2347, , Metropolitan (Victoria), Portugal Hotel . Crap s Taver i , 23, High-stre et , 2362 Bloomsbury Rilles Head-quarters Hon Artillery Company, , Fleet-street , at 7. Eb Restaurant Victoria Station , S.W. , , . Q jeen' s Westminster Criterion Piccadilly, ",°.',m, \\ indsor Castle , Chenies-street. , , W., at 8. Cock Tavern , at 8. Ranelagh , Six Bells, Queen-street , Hammersmith , W., at 8. EinftDU£:cisnrv ry \*rPark..* .J — iir .i ,, _- __._._. .,» _¦ 3470, Telegrap h Cable , Shi p and Turtle Tavern. "" u-rold. Knur awanu , nauera W UBO , «, ,. Koyal Standard , Castle Tavern , 81, Holloway-road , at 8. % "Chester , Old King ' s He d , Euston-road . at 8. R OYAL A RCH C HAPTERS . Royal Alfred , Star and Garter , Kew Bridge , at 8. . ' ^ " T lolly Farmers , Southgate-roa d , N„ at 8. 205, Israel , Cannon-street Hotel. St. Ambrose , St. J ames s Restaurant , Piccadill y, at 8. S.E., at ' Gregorian Arms gjjfbovn Ca stle, Broadway, Deptford , 7. 857, St. Mark' s, Surrey Masonic Hall. St. James s, , Jamaica-road , S.K., at 8. 8 1260, lohn Hervey, Holborn Restaurant. Savage Club , Savage Club , Adelphi-terrace , at 6. Kitto-road St. Katherine '.- ' ^ian ' ^Dukfof Albany Hotel , , Selwyn , Montpelier Tavern , Choumert-road , Peckham , at 8. v 'T.ODGES AND CHAPTERS OF INSTRUCTION. Stability, Masons ' Hall Tavern Masons '-avenue nt 6, a r , , ' Cka _ Red Lio'^Ho., 14, King-st.. Regent-st., W.,t Beaconsfield , Chequers Hotel , High-street , Walthamstow , at 8, Temperance , Railway Tavern , New Cross-road , at 8. .. r t sinai "«V. J Bromley St. Leonard , Bromley Vestry Hall , Bow-road , at 8. The Abbey, The Town Hall , Westminster , 7.30 till 9.30. MONDAY . MAY 7. Confidence , Swan ' s Nest, G reat Swan- Hey, Moorgate-st,, E.G., United Pilgrims , Surrey M.H., Camberwell New-road , at 7.30. C RAFT LODGES . at 7. Wood grange , Princess Alice Hotel , Forest Gate , E., at 8. Craya Valley, National Schoolroom St. Mary Cray, at 8. Eastern Star Chapter Hercules Tavern Hotel Metropole. , , , Leadenhall-street , and .4 Royal Alpha , Jonc Moorgate Tavern Moorgate-street at 8 at ' Anderton 's Hotel. , , , . and 4th Fri., 7. „ Royal lubilee , Juke of Albany, Masons ' Arms 169, Battersea-park-road , .it 8. .Hornsey Chapttr Prince of Wales Hotel ' Freemason s' Tavern , , , Eastbourne-terrace , i g jopp a, . Doke of Connaueht, Roval Edward Hotel , Trianele. Hacki.ev, ' Bishop ' s-road , Paddington ' Freemasons Ha ll. . , W., at 8. ltt Unions, fidelity, Alfred Tavern . Roman-road Barnsbury, N., at 8. Lily of Richmond Chapttr , Greyhound Hotel Richmond ' Freemasons ' Hall. . , , at 8. ,,,„ Asap h , Gallery, Press Club , Wine Office ccurt , Fleet-street , at 7. Mount Sion Chapter , Royal Edward Hotel , Triangle Hackney, , St. Peter ' s Hall , Brockley. , inu Wickh am ijuelpn , Plough and Harrow , Leytonstone-road , E., at 8. and and 4th Fr i., at 7.30. Lod ire of Acton Bertymead Priory. 1606 Pri orV > Hammersmith , Board Room , Bath and Wash-house Co., Blacks- Pythagorean Chapter , Dover Castle , Broadway, Deptford , at 8. V Harles den , Nation-1 Schools. ,„ road. Hammersmith , at 7. Star Chapter , Stirli ng Castle Hotel , Church-st ., Camberwell , 8. Tyssen Amherst , Amherst Club House , Hackne y. 2_ Ij, Langthorne , Angel Hotel , Ilfrrd , at 8. Strawberry Hill Chaffr , Gre yhou nd Hote l, Richmond , S.W t R OYAL A RCH C HAPTER . la Tolerance , Frsscati Rest .wan t, 32, Oxford-st., at 8. SATURDAY MAY 12 , Royal Somerset House and Inverness , Freemasons Hall. Londesborough , flerfceley Arms , J ohn-street , May fair , at 8. . . London Scottish Rifles. Albert Hotel , Victoria-st., S.W., at 8.30. RAFT ODOES M ARK LODGE . C L . Limehouae Merchant Navy, Town Hall , . 7.50. 173, Phoenix Freemasons ' Hall. Panm ure , Mark Masons ' Hall. Mitcham Hall Mitcham at 8. , ,39, , Vestry , , 176 , Caveac Albion Tavern. Half-Moon Hotel Boro ' , LuUOlS ASD CBAPTIRI OF INSTRUCTION Mount Lebanon , , , at 7.30. 13a*? , Granite , Freemasons Hall. Southgate-road at 8. Tave rn Milkwood-road Heme Hill at >, New Concord , Jolly Farmers , , N., 1685, Guel h , Town Hall , Leyton. Blackheath , Milkwood , , , Balham p Hotel Aldersgate-street at 6.30. Pa imure , Balham Hotel , , at 7.30. itfto , Paxton Surrey Masonic Hall . Carn arvon , Manchester , , Old Kent-road , Snaresbrook at8. Peckham , Lord Wellington Hotel , 516, , at 8. 20J 9, Ki. ,gSoloinon , Mark Masons ' Hall. Coborn , Eag le Hotel , , Plucknett Bald-faced Stag, East Finchley, at . Goldsmiths Arms , Gutter-lane , at 6.30. , J.45. 2200 , Hendon , MidUnd Grand Hotel. Crirole gate , Prosperity, Old Parr 's Head , Kni ghtride r-street , Doctors Com- Rose and Crown , High Cross , lottennam . at 8. R OYAL A RCH C HAPTER . Eleanor , mons , at The Wh ite Horse , 94, White Horse-lane , Mile End.rd., E., 7. Friar s, Pythagorean , Portland Hotel , Greenwich , at 8. 1297, West Kent , Crystal Palace. it 8. Rising Sun Rushey Green Catford Prince of Wales Hotel Eastbourne-terr ., Bishop ' s-rd ., R ivensbourne , , , , at 8. Hyde Park , , Riyal lubilee The Crown Lambeth-road S.E., at 8. at 8. , , , Paddingt on , R jyaJ Oak Lord Cly de Wotton-road , Deptford at 8. Cock Taver n, Hi ghbury, N. at 8.J 0, , , , MASONIC MEETINGS (Provincial ) Kings land , t St. Leonard Pr. of Wales Hotel , Bishof' s-road , Victoria Park 8. of Ri pon Lord Stanley, Paragon-road , Mare-st., at 8. , , Marquess , Southgate Railwa y Hotel , New Southgste , at 8. For the week ending Satu rday, .May 12, 1894, Moorgate Tavern , 15, Finsbury-pavement , at . , Metr opolitan , J.S' Strong Man Blue Anchor , 164, Fenchurc h-strret E.G., at 6 Gauden Hotel , Clapham , S.W., at 7.J0. , .30. Neptu ne, Temperanci in the East , Greenwich Pint inner Bow-lane MONDAY , .MAY Old Parr 's Hea , Doctors-commons , F .C., at 7. . , 7. Persevera nce, Poplar ut Denmark L. 8: S.W.R. Institute , Wandswortn-rd., 7.30 , 7.30. C RAFT L ODOBS . Worcester ... 529 Uocking 131a Rose of , United Mariners. Duke of Albany Hotel , Kittc-road , Nunhead. Arthur Prince of Wales Hotel (opposite Wimbledon Rail Bolton 37 Wimborne ... 022 Nottingham ... 1434 Royal , U lited Strength , Hope Tavern , Stanhope-st., Ecston-road at 8 way Station), at 7.30. , Bath 53 Basingstoke ... 694 Lowestoft ... 145a Wanderers , Victoria Mansions Restaurant , Victoria-street , S.W., Royal Commemoration , Railway Hotel , Putney, at 8. Preston 113 Gloucester ... 839 Swansea 1573 at 7.30. 119 Ashbourne Sunderland »l. James 's Union , St. James ' s Restaurant (Piccadilly entrance! Whitehaven ...... 850 ... 2039 Warrant Officers , 35, St. Martin ' s-street , W.C , at 7. Brid gwater ... '35 Peterolield ... 928 --outliall J1O 3 at 8. Weifjourne , The Prince Alfred , ua , Queen ' s-road , Bays- Luke ' s Victoria Tavern , Gcrtrude-s 'rcel , Chelsea , at 8. Wakefield ... 154 Fowey 977 Calstock 2166 St, , water , at . St. Mark 's, Surrey Masonic Hall , Camberwell New-road. * Pl ymouth ... 15& Altrincham ... 1045 K.A. C H A PTER S . * Whittington , Red Lion , Poppin ' s-court , Fleet-street , at 8. St. Michael ' s, Norla - u _* rm«, Addi-on-rd . North , Uxbndge-rd ., 8. Dover 199 Rochester ... 050 Biistol 65 A. drew Chapter , Bush Hotel , Shepherd' s Bush , W., at 8. Sincerity, Railway Tavern , fenchureh-street , at 8. Barnstaple ... 251 Lancaster ... 105 1 Triiro 331 Dj imtlc Chapttr . St. iames 's Restaurant, Piccadilly, W.. at 8. Stockwell , White Hart , Abchurch-lane , B.C., at 6. Torquay 32S Saltash io?r Watford 404 Camden .Warifc Lodge, Earl Russell , Pancras-road , King ' s Cross , 8. Tyssen-Amherst , Amherst Club , Amherst-r oad , Hackney, 3110 Ross 338 Blacklty 1077 E. Stonehouse 1205 and Mon., at 8. Leamington ... 39S Birmingham ... 1180 Croydon 1939 4th THURSDAY , MAY 10. United Militar y, Earl of Chatham , Thomas-st., Woolwich , 7.31 Gainsboro ' ... 42a Leeds tati M ARK LODOKS . Upper Norwood , White Hart Hot., Church-rd., Upper Norwood ,!, C RAFT LODGES . North Shields 43' Shellield 1339 Basingstoke ... 37 Te„b Union. Three Nuns Hotel. Aldeate. E.. at 8. 19, Royal Athelstan , Cannon-street Hotel. Cambridge ... 44' Exeter 1354 y 256 Walthamstow , The Chequers , Hi gh-street , Walthamstow , at 8. 91 , Regular! y, Freemasons ' Hall. Oxford 478 Liverpool 1204 Derb y 303 Wellington , White Swan Hotel , High-street , Deptford , at 8. 206, Friendshi p, Ship and Turtle Tavern . Halilax 1302 ' Zetland , York and Albany, Park-street , Regent s Park , at 8. 338, Pilgrims , Freemasons ' Hall. L ODGES OF I NSTRUCTION , 's Head Whitecha pel-road , at 6. Freemasons ' Hall Doric C/wptsr .Duke , 79, 534, Polish National , . 184 Workington ... 962 Canterbury ... Royal Hill Greenwich , at 8. Bridge House Hotel. Old Brompton.. 1449 Hope Chapttr , Globe Tavern , , 879, Southwark , Norwich 213 Saltash 1071 Lan d port Lewis Chapter King ' s Arms Hotel Wood Green , N at 8. Guildhall Tavern, 1776 , , „ 1076, Capper , Bradford 303 Ramsgate ... 1209 Wa.ton-on- North London Chaptir Grosvenor Hotel , Canonbury, at Duke of Connaueht , Surrey Masonic Hall, , 7-J°. 1558 , Reading Mossley 1218 Naze ... 2 Earl of Carnarvon Ladbroke Hall Notting Hi ll. 414 1799 164 , , , Hudderslield ,.. jai Leeds 1221 TUESDAY , MAY 8. 1830, Sir Thomas White , Holborn Restaurant. 2033, University of London , Freemasons ' Hall, C RAFT L ODOIS TUESDAY, MAY 8. a 168, Derb y Allcroft , Midland Grand Hotel . C RAFT LODGSS . Gosp ort Hull I6j, St. John 's, Jack Straw ' s Castle , Hampstead. Columbia , Criterion. 903 2134 2397, Sundcrlar .d ... 80 Dcionport ... Peel 2164 131 , Nine Muses , Grand Hrtel. 2417, Boling broke , Masonic Hall , Clap ham Junction. 954 '593. Royal Naval College , Shi p Hotel , Greenwich. Noiwich 93 J ersey 951 Horwic h 2334 1604, Wandeiers , Freemasons ' Hall. R OYA L A RCH C HAPTERS . Liverpool ... 341 1 enry n 907 South port ... 2360 176 9, Clarendon , Guildhall Tavern. 860, Dalhousie , Anderton ' s Hotel. Boston 2J2 Frome 973 Stone 2487 i|oo, Brentford , Castle Assembl y Rooms. 1381 , Kennington , Horns Tavern.. L ymington ... 3'9 H-r row-in-Fcir- Wendov er ... 249] 2272 , R ye, Peckham Public Hall. Mary poit ... 37' ness ...... 021 R.A. C H A PTKR S. R OYAL A RCH C HAPTER . Axminster ... 494 Keswick 1073 Faversham ... 133 M A RK LO DGE , 158 9, St . Dunstan ' s, Anderton ' s Hotel. St. Austell ... 49Nightingale, M.H., William-street , Woolwich, and and Perfect Ashlar , Bridge House Hotel , Southwark , at 7. lid ue *5S u «th Tues., Mvu. Berrymead Priory, Acton , at 8.1J . Hend on Prior y, , Ilai.way Hotel , West Hampstead , N.W., at 8. Royal Albert White Hart Hotel , Abchurch Lane , at 7.J0. WEDNESDAY, MAY 9. "" ngton , , Cock tavern , Hignimry, at 7.J 0. Royal Savoy, Criterio n , Piccadilly, at 8.30. C RAFT LODGES . Salford 852 Hove I'Ppa , Bound ary 1947 lavern , Aldersgate-street , E.C , at 7.30. Hose , Stirling Castle , Church-street , Cambenvell , at 8. Rochdale ... 54 Shaw h.4 Chard 19,3 ^eniington , Scarsdale Arms , Edwardes-square , Kenbington , K , ' Harlesden N.W., at Gloucester ... loun t St. John s, Court House , , 7.30. Guernsey ... 84 1005 .Maidstone ... 204O Hd gucumbc , Havelock Arms , Nay lnr-road , Asy lum-road . St. J ohn ' s, Queen Victoria Tavern , Exmouth-st., Stepney, at 8. llythe >5 Ura di'o.d 10,S Manche ster Peckham ... 2156 N , at 8. Sir Hugh M yddelton , Star and Garter , Upper-st., Islington , at 8. Uo.ton 140 Birmingham... 103 1 (jihnsb y 3284 -leon , JJ ' Star and Carter , Fowls-street , Woolwich , at 8, Southern Star , Sir Sydney Smith , Chester-street , Kennington , 8. Bristol 1X7 Tamworth ... ,003 Wavertree ... 3194 £«w Cros s, Chester Arms , Albany-street , N.W., at 8. The Great City, M. H., Masons ' -avenue , E.C., at 6.jo. Manchester ... 204 B rnley 1004 Miildlewich ... "=« Finsbu rv 2389 I' atk. Hornsev Wood Tav.. Finsburv Park, at 8. Tredegar , Wellington Arms , Wellington-road , Bow-road , at 8. Ipswich 325 Stai ybridge ... loss Chatham ... J404 K'™ iGerman language;, Guildhall Tavern , Gresham-street Union Waterloo Earl of Chatham , Thomas-street Woolwich brid ge ... IOJ I l .oniiah' K , , , J ersey 344 Ivy sQuay 2423 1.. '*- > 'st and jrd lues., at 6.30. Victoria Park , George Tavern , Broadway, Stratford , at 7.30. Mu.1 350 Livcip ol ... 10J4 Ucklicld „T ... 245a "nee Fred erick William , Eagle Tavern , Clifton- oad , Maida Chaucer Chapttr , George Hotel , Hi gh-street , Borough , S.E., at 8. Newchurch ... 274 Reading 101 Westham ... 24 83 Va'e at 8. ». . . Clapton Chapter , Three Sisters Hotel , Hackney Downs , at 8. Oldham 377 Ct.islelnirst ... 1107 K..\ . C HAPTERS . ,*"«» ' , Station Hotel , Richmond , at 8.30. Industry Chapter , Prince Regent. Dulwich-road , Heme Hill , at 8, Lancaster ... 28, Tiverton 11 5 Wigan (Nlava 178 Rni l College , ureenwich Hospital Schools , at 8, North London Chapte r , Cock Tavern , Highbury, at 8. Todino den ... afeS lleat. in Aloor. .. 1,40 Port mouth ... ,! rn8 Oxford-street W. 357 Soi 0 " ' frascati Restaurant , Stock port ... 322 Seaton 1181 koclul .tle ... 39S «_. ' "I'ddles ex. rleautort House, wainam urccn.S.W..at 7.10. FRIDAY , M AY 11 . Gravesend .,. Ramsgate uo, kwcll "" "war k 483 ... 410 , Sir Garnet Wolseley, Rotherhithe New-road , at 8. C RAFT L ODGES . Dudley 49» Ui ugl.is 124J Mamford ... 4 00 ' ' s, New Cr., *) Hall 8 S r "W , Britannic Freemasons ' Hall. Seaham Harbour 001 Ahler-h ot ... 1331 Abergavenny 9, 0 ' Masonic I till Wcston-Sup:r-Mare at 8. (at » 33, , Si 1 • , , . Caledonian , Shi p and Turtle Tavern . Princetown ... titia Liverpool ... 1330 1. arrow -in-Fur- '^'•eoiiard s, Bedford Ilotel , V etona Park-rd., South Hackney, 134, i6o/ , Sir Hugh My ddelton , Agricultural Hall. Abeidare 079 Dalt on-in-F„r- ness oil y "" "wort h , St. Mark' s School-room , Battersea Rise , S.W., e. lohn Carpenter , Albion tavern , llaiupt -n.ourt iol ness 139 S Twi kenham... IJOJ IJa n at 8. 1997, . Cm,? "" *' ' °" r " n S" > Stepney, Ordnance Freemason. .' Hall , Plumstead. Chorley 730 Stretlord ijrtf IM AKK Looms . , 'A-"p;«r , The Moorgate Moorgate-street at 8. 2399, , t ar " Jf - , , Derby 73' Witney 170 .1 Kxeler 15 V,rna rv "n Chaptir Ladbroke Hall Notting Hill at 8. R OYAL A RCH C HAPTERS Met,, , , , . Llandudno ... 755 Middlesboro ' ... 1848 chnnc y 313 Kin iUn Cl «'"' r . white Hart , Abchurch-lane , at 6.10. 6 , Friendshi p, Criterion. Amble 1-79 "<*« Mark Lodge Stirling Castle Hotel , Camberwell Green. Fit/- v

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